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The San Francisco call., 1898-03-09
Rushing Men and Muni- tiOnS of War to the
 Far East.
Cloud That Has Hung Over China for So Long May
 Break.
When the Crash Comes It Will In volve All the Nations of
 Europe.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

LONDON, March 9.-A dispatch to the Times from Odessa says: Troops and war material are going to the far East with such haste that the Russian volunteer fleet will not suffice.
 The Government, therefore, has char tered some French steamers, the first of which will start a fortnight hence with 2OO0 men.
 The Peking correspondent of the Times says: By an agreement just signed, Germany has obtained a con- cession to construct a railroad connect ing Tsi-Nan-Tu, province of shan Tung, on the Hoang-Ho and l Chau- Fet. Germany undertakes, in the com pletion of certain details, to withdraw her troops from Tsimo and Kiaochat towns.
 A special dispatch from Shanghai says that Russia has agreed to oper Port Arthur and Talien Wan to foreign trade, but under Russian laws and ad- ministration.
 HONGKONG, March S.-Prince Henry of Prussia has arrived here from sing apore, and a number of dinners and re- captions have been arranged in his honor.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-09
4 VILE EPITHET
 LEADS TO BLOWS
San Mateo County's Sheriff Is Punched by a Call COrre-
 Spondent.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

Special Dispatch to The Call.
 SAN JOSE, March S.-Sheriff Mansfield of San Mateo County did not like the ex- pose of the questionable methods adopted by himself and brother, c. T. Mansfield. to obtain reward for the arrest of Fred Winters, as published in The Call this morning, and consequently was in an ugly mood to-day
 About Il o'clock l.. Seidenberg, a spe- cial correspondent of The Call, met Sher- if Mansfield. who is in attendance at the Flannelly trial, in the Sheriff's office and asked him if he desired to make any eX- planation in regard to the charges made In the article. Mansfield called Seiden- berg a vile name in reply. Seidenberg re- taliated by saying the statements made were the truth and called Mansfield a thief
 Mansfield made a rush at Seidenberg, and the newspaper man landed his right fist in good shape on the officers nose. The skin was knocked off and Mans fields blood was spilled over the carpet and his clothes. The men then clinched, and Seidenberg was in the act of admin istering a number of short-arm blows In the Sheriff's face when Under Sheriff Benson interfered and separated them.
 Seidenberg escaped without even a scratch Mansfield was taken back into the jail, where the blood was washed off his face and clothes, and The Call man went on about his business.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-09

Men and women doctor their troubles so often without benefit that they get discouraged and skeptical. In most such cases serious mistakes are made in doctoring and in not knowing what our trouble is or what makes us sick. The unmistakable evidences of kidney trouble are pain or dull ache in the back, too frequent desire to pass water, scanty supply, smarting irritation. AS kidney disease advances the face looks sallow or pale, puffs or dark circles under the eyes, the feet swell and sometimes the heart acts badly. Should further evidence be needed to find out the cause of sickness, then set urine aside for twenty-four hours; if there is sediment or settling 1t is also con- vincing proof that our kidneys and bladder need doctoring. A fact often overlooked is that women suffer as much from kidney and bladder trouble as men do.
 Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root Is the dis covery of the eminent physician and scientist and is not recommended for everything, but will be found just what is needed in cases of kidney and blad-
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-09
Miss Helen C. Curtis of This City the Happy
 Bride.
Ceremony Performed in a Pic turesque Spot at Santa
 Barbara.
Touch of Romance to the Brilliant Event-The Wedding Breakfast
 and Presents.
Special Dispatch to The Call,

SANTA BARBARA, March S.-At high noon to-day, at the residence of Mrs. Edgerton Hart, Miss Helen Carle- ton Curtis and Thomas Magee. both of San Francisco, were united in mar riage, Rev. A. H. Carrier of the Pres byterian Church officiating.
 Punctually at F o'clock the bridal procession formed and wended its way from the residence proper through magnificent avenue of grand eucalyp tus trees to a quaint, picturesque, old adobe building. A carpet of canvas was laid the entire distance. AS the procession ascended the steps the sweet tones of Greigs Bridal March" fell upon the ear. Beneath a canopy of smilax and the blossoms of the orange and peach trees were said the words that made Miss Curtis and MT. Magee one.
 The bride looked strikingly hand some in a robe of white satin and a tulle veil flowing to the floor. The bridesmaids, Miss Hart of Santa Bar bara and Miss Ladd of San Francisco. were attired in white. Miss O'Sullivan of San Francisco was maid of honor, and little Miss Helen NJ CowleS was train bearer.
 After the wedding a breakfast was served, the table being beautifully ar ranged with rare exotics. While the bridal party enjoyed the viandS the Spanish orchestra rendered a number of fine old Castilian airs appropriate to the occasion. The room in which the ceremony took place was tastily decor ated with vines and flowers. The scene of this happy incident is one of the oldest landmarks in Santa Barbara and one of the most picturesque spots of this place. In the days of the Dons ! 1t doubtless was the scene Of merrl- | ment and making.
 The bride is the daughter Of MT. and 1 Mrs. James Marvin Curtis of San | Francisco. The groom is one of the l leading citizens of the same city. The wedding took place here owing to desire of MT. Oliver, an old gtrlhood friend of Miss Curtis, to be present at her marriage whenever 1t might occur. and as she promised him he should at tend and as he was too III to go to Sar Francisco the ceremony was performed in Santa Barbara.
 The guests were MT. and Mrs. James Marvin Curtis, Mrs. Edgerton Hart 1 Miss McCurdy, Mrs. Dr. Doremus, Miss Doremus, MT and Mrs. G. $. J. oliver MT. and Mrs Edwin Bradbury, Mrs IT., I. Harrison, Miss Gail Harrison Mrs. Herzfeldt of Berlin and MT. ano Mrs Paul Cowles.
 The bridal couple were the recipients of many presents from friends in Sar francisco and in Europe. During the I wedding breakfast a number or con l gratulatory telegrams and cabiegrams were read.
 This afternoon MT. and Mrs. Thomas Maeee left for an extended tour o1 Southern California, after which they will return to San Francisco to resld' on Broadway, between Devisadero anC Broderick streets, overlooking the pay
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-09
Canadian Pacific Will Ex- tend the Gut to This
 City.
Carries the War of the Rail- roads to Traffic on the
 Pacific Ocean.
Stems to Be Taken by the Western Passenger Association to Meet
 the Foreign Competitor.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

CuICACO March 8.-The Canadian pacifc has announced that it will take i+s reduced rates into San Francisco. It declares that from that city to the East it will make the following rates: St. Paul, s25; Chicago, $S6 50; New York, $40.
 These rates are first-class and the second class rates will be in each in stance s10 lower than the rates given ahova In making these rates the Canadian Pacific will have to connect itself with the ocean route from San Francisco to the western terminus of it's line.
 The Southern Pacific will not allow it the use of it's Shasta route. and the ocean route is all that is left for it. At the present time there is fight be- tween the steamship companies and the Southern Pacific which has pulled down the rates between San Francisco and Portland to $5 net. The Canadian Pacific has taken advantage of this and has decided to carry the fight into the chief points of the Pacific Coast that are within it's reach.
 call was to-day issued by the chairman of the Western Passenger Association for a meeting of the gen eral passenger agents of the organiza- tion. to be held tomorrow, fo~. the pur- pose of considering the latest phase of the fight with the Canadian Pacific. At the meeting the propr1ety of ask ing the Northern Pacific and the Great Northern either to abolish the rate system of selling tickets to points on the Northern Pacific coast or to cease all interchange of busniess with the Canadian Pacific and the Soo line and to route all of their business via Chi cago will be discussed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-09
MEDICINES.
DON'T GO TO THE KLONDIKE

OR anywhere else without supply of PRATTS ABOLITION OIL the never-failing remedy for Rheumatism. Neuralgia, Lame Back and all lameness and pain. For sale by all druggists. A. McBOYLE & CO, Druggists. BOA Washington st.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-09
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Kidney and Uric Acid Troubles Quickly Cured. You May Have Sample Bottle of the Great Discovery,
 Dr. Kiln1ers Swamp-Root, Sent Free by Mail.

der disorders or troubles due to uric acid and weak kidneys, such as catarrn of the bladder, gravel, rheumatism and Bright's Disease, which is the worst form of kidney trouble. It corrects ln- ability to hold urine and smarting m passing it, and promptly overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to get up many times during the night.
 The mild and the extraordinary ef1ect of this great remedy is soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures. Sold by druggists, price hfty cents and one dollar So universally successful is Swamp Root in quickly curing even the most distressing cases, that to Prove it's wonderful merit you may have a sample bottle and a book of valuable information, both sent ab- solutely free by mail, upon receipt or three two-cent stamps to cover cost or postage on the bottle. Mention the San Francisco Daily Call and send your ad- dress to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y. This generous offer appearing in this paper is a guarantee of genuine ness.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-09
VALLEY ROAD MAIL SERVICE. A Closed Pouch for Each of the
 Principal Stations.

STOCKTON, March S.-The people Of the lower San Joaquin Valley will here after have an improved mail service. The Valley road by the 7:30 train yesterday morning took out the first pouches and they were delivered at the various Post offices sooner than the mail has hereto fore left the Stockton office.
 The principal points touched by this new service are Fresno, Hanford, Visalia, Col legeville. Atlanta, Burwood and Merced. The service Is what Is known as the closed pouch delivery, the bags being handled at present by the Wells-FargO messengers, but 1t Is understood that as soon as another division is opened the Postoffice Department will allow a postal clerk.
 The o'clock morning train of the Southern Pacific Company does not carry mail, and it accordingly has not left here until the, noon train south. The valley mail will also arrive here at $40 p. m. instead of S:16 by the Southern Pacific.
 One Dose Will Stop a Cough.
 Dr. Parker's Cough Cure never fails; try it; 25c. For sale by all druggists.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-09
SLEEPING BAGS.
KLONDIKE SLEEPING BAGS.

Klondike Sleeping Bags. The only bag made that will not crack from frost or leak. Sold at factory prices. 3h Spear st.. San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-09

SAN LEANDRO AND HAYWABDS LOCAL.
 (Foot of Market Street)
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-09
VIOLENTY INSANE.
William La Montague Put in Irons
 at Los Gatos.

SAN JOSE, March S.-William la Mon- tague. a prominent orchardist of Union District, became violently insane this morning and was brought. to the County Jail in irons by Constable Reynolds of Los Gatos. La Montague was confined in Agnews Asylum several years ago. While brother-in-law with razor. He has been drinking heavily of late and while In Los Gatos this morning became very vio- lent. The arrest was made at the in- stance of La Montague's son.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-09
Wel1s-Fargo Agent in Trouble.

thews agent of Wells, Fargo & Go. at Newport has been arrested on a charge of larceny. He was held in s2500 bonds. It is said he is s16.000 short in his ac- counts.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-09
Union s. & Transportation Co. TO KOTZEBUE SOUND, ST. MICHAEL, COPPER RIVER, DYEA AND
 SKAGUAY.
 For passage and freight apply to UNION SHIPPING AND TRANSPORTA- = TION COMPANY. 21 Market street.

BIRCH Creek district; nearly deserted owing to lack of food: larger and just as rich Klondike; produced about 8, ,O0O GOO: 150Ox I00 feet; new modern steamer Alice Rix. stops there going to Dawson City; our book free. Alaska Transportation Co.,, PA Montgomery st., opp. Russ House.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-09
p. & B. PRODUCTS.
SEEDS. BOATS, ETC.


 ARCTIC sleds. Arctic dogs, Yukon boats pilot maps to the Klondike. Alaska outfits. steam launches and stern wheel steamers. with boilers suitable to burn wood; 50 boats can be seen at saesroom. c. w. KNEASS. 71S Third st Phone Red 2361
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
PORTALS OF TUNNEL
 THIRTEEN CAVE IN
Blocking of Traffic Because of the Fire Near Truckee Will Be Very
 Sprin1Ic

SACRAMENTO, Nov 8.-There has been a cave-in at both portals of tunnel 13, near Truckee, where the fire occurred Sun day night. Owing to the smoke and heat arising from the burning timbers inside, which at one time supported the tunnel, 1t is impossible for any one to enter and ascertain how great the damage has been. At frequent intervals there have heavy masses of earth and rock. have been many serious cave-ins through out the tunnel. If this is found to be the case the blocking of traffic will be very serious.
 To-day the yards at Reno and Truckee have been filling up with loaded and empty cars. A number of carloads Of Government mules, the cars marked Hurry Up" are sidetracked at Reno. These mules are intended for shipment on the next expedition to Manila, but are likely to eat their heads off at the expense of the Southern Pacific before embarking on their voyage to the tropic seas.
 A trail has been built over the mountain through which tunnel 13 runs. and passen- gers are transferred over this trail on foot. To-days morning and evening west bound trains have been combined, and passengers will reach San Francisco at an early hour tomorrow morning.
 Railroad officials say that it may be possible that the fire, which is still smol- dering Tn the tunnel will have so far died down as to admit of an exploration by tomorrow afternoon. Until then 1t will be impossible to say when traffic will to require a week or two to repair It, while again it may be of such nature that 1t can be repaired in a few days. The tunnel Is 800 feet long.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
HEAVY SNOWSTORMS
 THROUGHOUT ALASKA
Four Hundred Persons Stalled by the
 Beautiful" at Lake Linde-
man.

PORT TOWNSEND, Nov. S.-The City of Topeka arrived last night from Alaska, bringing 124 passengers. She reports that heavy snowstorms have visited various sections of Alaska. and nearly all mining operations have been suspended, except quartz mills located near tidewater. On November 2 four feet of snow fell on Chilcoot and White passes, which completely put stop to travel.
 Telephone messages from Lake Lin deman to Skaguay announce that about 400 persons are snoWbound there.
 Another rich strike is reported from the head of the Salmon River, below Quiet Lake.
 According to John Olds, a pioneer mining and business man of SAlaska, 5000 claims have been filed and re- corded in the Atlin mining district and about 1000 men will winter there. He predicts that Atlin will have a popula- tion of at least 1000 and that the out put of gold will nearly if not quite equal that of Dawson.
 It is stated that an English syndicate has bought up about 4200 acres of placer ground in the Atlin district.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
BABE STRANGLED BY
 ITS INHUMAN MOTHER
Evidence of a Horrible Crime Cast Upon the Beach at Crescent
 Hifv

CRESCENT CITY, Nov. 8.-The atten- ton of employees on the wharf was di- rected last evening to an object on the beach near by, where sea gulls were how ering. They found that the scavenger birds had commenced to mutilate the nude remains of a male infant that had washed upon the sand during the night or early morning. Coroner Elwell was notified and the body was taken to the
 A post mortem examination disclosed the fact that the child had met it's death by strangulation prior to its being placed in the water. It was a remarkably large infant, and, though disfgured to some ex- tent by the birds. it's light blue eyes and well turned features made 1t especially beautiful.
 An inquest failed to elicit any informa- ton as to the identity of the mother who thus disposed of her offspring. The only clew to the mystery, if indeed it may be regarded as a clew, is the strip of thin curtain with which the innocent little creature was choked to death, which was found still intact around it's neck where the villainous hands had placed it.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
ADVERTISEMENT.
IS IT A TRIFLE?
THAT COMMON TROUBLE. ACID DYS-
 PEPStA, OR SOUR STOMACH.

Now Recognized as a Cause of Serious
 Disease.
 Acid dyspepsia, commonly called heartburn or sour stomach, is a form of indigestion resulting from fermenta- ton of the food. The stomach being too weak too promptly digest it. the food remains until fermentation begins, fill- ing the stomach with gas and bitter, sour, burning taste in the mouth is of ten present. This condition soon be- comes chronic, and being an every day occurrence is given but little attention. Because dyspepsia is not immediately fatal, many people do nothing for the trouble.
 Within recent period a remedy has been discovered prepared solely to cure dyspepsia and stomach troubles. It is known as Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. and Is now becoming rapidly used and prescribed as a radical cure for every form of dyspepsia.
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets have been placed before the nublic and are sold by druggists everywhere at 90 cents per package. It is prepared by the Stuart Chemical Co.,, Marshall, Mich. and while it promptly and effectually re- stores vigorous digestion. at the same time is perfectly harmless and will not injure the most delicate stomach, but on the contrary bv giving perfect diges- tion strengthens the stomach, improves the appetite and makes life worth liv- ing.
 Send for free book on Stomach Dis cases
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
CHINESE LAUNDRYMEN
 ORGANIZE A TRUST
Control the Business in Greater New York and Raise the Price of
 Washing.

NEW YORK, Nov. S.-A trust of Chi nese laundrymen is the latest. It is called the Dop Song Kong Sow, and it has it's rentacles wrapped around more than 1000 Chinese laundrymen in Great CT New York Gradually the movement to amalgamate the Chinese laundry men is spreading, and the organization in this city is practically the home or ganization of a combination that has branches in every large city in the country
 On the books of the State of New York the Dop Song Kong Sow is called the Greater New York American Laun- dry Association. It was incorporated in January, 1898. but not until within the last month has any active work been done by it's officers. Now there is a great hustling at the headquarters 2S Mott street, and expert Chinese scriveners are busy every day placing the names of new members in large book.
 Last month the price of washing and ironing a shirt was raised by every member of the trust to 10 cents, and fees for polishing collars and cuffs were were made to increase the mem bership of the trust, and the Dop Song Kong Sow flourished exceedingly. Then the Hebrew Laundrymen's Association started a laundry war, but Lowe Sing, president of the Dop Song Kong Sow, has arranged for a conference with the Hebrew Laundry Association for Tues day night, and hopes to come to an agreement.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
HUNTINGTON ANXIOUS
 ABOUT A SETTLEMENT
Must Pay the Central Pacific In- debtedness Within Six Months
 or Be Foreclosed.

WASHINGTON, Nov. sc. P. Hunting ton was in Washington Monday and called on President Mckinley. He said he was on his way from New York to Newport News, where he had been inspecting his shipyard, and merely called at the White House to pay his respects. MT. Hunting ton is quite anxious about the outcome of the Central Pacific debt settlement, which is now in the hands of the commission, consisting of the Secretary of the Treas ury, Secretary of the Interior and the Attorney General. Under the terms of the act of Congress, some kind of settlement must be made within one year from the date of the passage of the act or the debt must be foreclosed. This amendment was adopted by Congress at Congressman Barham's suggestion. Six months of that time has already passed, but still no set tlement has been arrived at A treasury official intimated to The Call correspond ent that none was likely to be reached Soon
 Assistant Secretary Vanderlip is, how ever, busy with his figures, and hopes within a short time to be able to present his data to the commission.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
MAY PURCHASE ADAMS POINT
 WITHOUT BONDS Growth in Value of City Hall Lot.
ORIGINALLY SOLD FOR S17,5O0
E. c. SESSIONS sPEAKs OF AN
 EARLY DAY DEAL.
Movement to Have the Lot Sold and a Park and New Hall Pro- cured With the
 Proceeds.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

sos Broadway, Nov. S.
 The sale of the City Hall site is now the most prominent subject before the people of this city. Since the defeat of the park bond proposition Mayor Thomas has made the statement publicly that by selling the City Hall block Adams Point could be purchased, and that there would be enough left to build magnificent City Hall.
 Mayor Thomas states that he has guarantee that $6O00 GOO can be obtained for the block. Of this sum $290000 would be paid for Adams Point, leaving $2l0,000 for a new City Hall and site.
 On May 30, 1868, Elijah Biglow and E. C.. Sessions sold to the city of Oakland the lot on which the City Hall now stands. The price paid was $17500, and at that time MT Sessions and MT. Biglow were said to have asked a very generous price Speaking of the matter to-day Mir. SeS- Sions said:
 q think it would be good plan to sell the City Hall site, for the land is alto gether too valuable for the purpose to which it is now put. There is no need to have a free library, fire engine house and prison on ground that IS worth nearly $500 a foot frontage, Thirty years ago, when l sold that block of land to the city, there were many who said that it would never be more valuable than it was then, and thought we were asking a sures me that he has a genuine offer of S600,000 for the lot that we sold for ST, 800. The City Hall could, with advantage, be moved several blocks from where 1t now acquire the Adams Point property with out any bonding proposition''
 Many of the most prominent people have expressed their views in regard to great majority are in favor of carrying out the plan suggested by the Mayor.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
GEORGc HALL, TURKISH
 CONSUL-GENERAL.

comparatively innocent packages. and ac- cordingly reported the matter to the
 As yet nothing has been discovered be- yond the fact that all were apparently sent by the same person, although mailed from different places.
 The postal inspectors have not taken any action in the matter, as it has not -or Erwin said yesterday that he knew nothing of the matter beyond the story outlined in The Cali of yesterday morn ing The sending of explosives through the mail is a grave criminal offense and if the perpetrators are discovered they will be prosecuted by the United States
 No motive for the acts can be as- signed Mir. Hall is well known in social and political circles and is a general fa- COrite