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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-19
A SOLDIERS COMFORT-BAG

may be added to the expedition that will be sent to the Philippines, and hints have mtafy nGeh Authorities in Washington Tr9m tha the army bound to Manila may amount to nearly 35.000 soldiers. The California Red Cross Society will be looked upon to act as the base of supplies for the needed comforts that the American people will be obliged to send to the front, and should that be the case the work of the organi- Zation is only commencing. The amount collected will be only a small traction of ganization will have to extend its boun- daries to embrace all the Pacific Coast and middle west States. The Red Cross knows no race. creed or foe. Its work is to relieve suffering wherever found and as the occupation of the Philippines pro- gresses there will be much work to be done among the natives and inhabitants of the islands.
 Among the contributions received yes sS sfFday 5y williams WfTs ia bmond sH 8 Go sS5 ssh0S st. tions, s42; Myrich & Deering, s1O; Charles Chapter of Unah, s2s 90; James t. Stan, ton, s25; Bancroft, Whitney & Co, S25 Golden Circle, Kings Daughters, s20: California Wine Company. S4o and <25 cases of port wine; Chamber of Com merce collections, slz9: Garret McEner- s100 and promised like amount every month during the war. H. P. Bowie gave s25 with the same proviso; and " E. with a promise of like amount every month.
 Eudocia S. Moffat. the supervising dep uty supreme commander of the Ladies of the Maccabees of the West, has called a general meeting of all the hives of the order under her Jurisdiction for the pur- pose of taking some action to assist in the work of the Red Cross Society. The meeting will be held at the oTice of the supervising deputy. 23s Powell street, room Is at o'clock, on May q.
 A meeting of the committee of tho Ma tive Daughters Red Cross Aid will be held in the Native Sons building this af- ternoon and evening to arrange the dis tribution of the work the organization proposes to do to assist the Red Cross Society. There will be much sewing to be done to provide garments for the soldiers.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-19
AN EXCITING CHASE
 AFTER A BURGLAR
RESULT OF A WATCH THAT WAS
 KEPT ON A BAKERY.
Pursued, Captured and Taken to the City Prison,

A clever capture of a burglar was made early yesterday by Policemen Floyd, T. Hanley and Murty Callinan, after a hot chase of several blocks.
 The bakery of w. Stempke, southeast corner of Devisadero and Oak streets, had been several times recently visited by a burglar, who cleaned out the cash drawer and also stole a shotgun, revolver and other articles.
 It was decided to set a watch on the place, and on Tuesday night J. H. Leise, the clerk. settled himself as comfortably as possible to await developments. About 4 o'clock in the morning he heard some one opening the front door with a key, hold of the intruder, who had discarded his shoes Leise was observed by the burglar. who promptly fled.
 Leise ran after him, and kept blowing a police whistle he kept up the pur- suit. At Hamilton square the burglar turned sharply round and, leveling a re- volver at Lelse, threatened to shoot if he persisted in following him.
 Floyd, Hanley and Callinan heard the police whistle, and made a break for the scene Floyd was the first to see the boys cart, drove off in pursuit. At Web ster street and Golden Gate avenue the burglar Jumped onto bakers wagon, and was gathering up the reins to drive or when the owner came out and seized the horse by the bridle.
 The burglar jumped off the wagon and was confronted by Floyd. He showed fight, but Floyd grappled with him and threw him to the ground. Just then Han ley and Callinan arrived, and the hand cuffs were soon encircling the mans wrists.
 He was taken to the City Prison, where he gave the name of Fred Simmons; but the police say that his real name is Zim- mer and that he used to drive a bakers s wagon and deliver bread at Stempkes s store. When searched a key was found in his pocket, which fitted the lock of the bakery door. A charge of burglary was booked against him.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-19
ROBBED A BOY.
James Leonard, Aged 13 Years, I'm
 posed on by a Mean Thief.

James Leonard, aged 13 years, who Is employed by M. Levy of 12 Montgomery street, is the victim of despicable thief Yesterday afternoon the boy was sent to deliver suit of clothes to a MT. Fields. who lives at 339 Jessie street. As he walk ed along Third street he was accosted by well-dressed young man, who asked him If he wanted to make 20 cents The boy replied in the affirmative and was handed note addressed to Mrs. Clara Wilson, living at 112 Fourth street.
 The stranger, after giving his victim the stipulated amount, told him he was anxious to get an answer and would hold the clothes until he returned. After de- hYerlng the note the boy returned to the scene, and was surprised at not finding the stranger. Realizing he had been done up for the suit of clothes he notified Police Officer O'Connor, who made re- port of the occurrence to Chief Lees.
 Last night the boy visited police head quarters and gave a description of the thief. He described him as being about 70 years of age and fairly well dressed. He wore dark slouch hat and had q small light mustache. Chief Lees was incensed when he heard the story of young Leonard and at once detailed two or his best men on the case If caught the Chief intends to see that he is se- yerely dealt with.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-19
RESPECTABLE WOMAN
 THROWN IN PRISON
SERIOUS BLUNDER MADE BY L.
 c. BAYER, A NEVADAN.
Mrs. Laura Bell, Wife of Solicitor, Arrested on a Charge of Grand
 Larceny and Discharged.

Mrs. Laura Bell who was arrested Tuesday afternoon on warrant charging her with grand larceny appeared before Judge Joachimsen yesterday morning, and as 1t was proved to be a clear case of mistaken identity, the Judge at the re- quest of Attorney Gallagher discharged the lady from custody.
 Mrs Bell is the wife of H. s. Bell, a so- licitor, living at 1923 Geary street. While she was waiting at 8 drug store on Sutter street and Grant avenue for her friend, Mrs. Frank Bauer, Policeman Morton placed her under arrest at the request of L. c. Bayer, visitor from Nevada. Bayer claimed that Sunday night he was robbed of S120 by two women. One of them Lizzie Murphy, was arrested early next morning by Policeman Barney liar ter, and Bayer Swore out Jane Doe warrant for the other woman. He had seen Mrs. Bell standing at he drug store and asked Policeman Morton to arrest her. Morton called up the Central Police Station and found that there was a war rant. When he placed Mrs. Bell under ar rest she protested vigorously, and ap- pealed to her friend Mrs; Bauer, who in formed the officer that there was a mis- take, as Mrs. Bell was with her Sunday night, but Bayer insisted that he had made no mistake A hack was called and the two ladies were driven to the City Prison, Bayer accompanying them.
 Mrs. Bell was soon released on bonds and her friends were very indignant over the outrage to which she had been subjected In court yesterday after Attorney Gall lagher had made his statement Policeman Harter informed the Judge that the wo- man who was wanted was known as "Dimp" Butler and if Bayer had not made such an unfortunate blunder she would have been arrested, as her haunts were watched.
 Bayer was not in court and it is thought that he had realized his blunder and would probably not be heard of again. Mrs. Bells friends propose to make it particularly warm for him if he can be found.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-19
MADE A POLICE SERGEANT. Griffith B. Griffths Promoted After
 Twenty Years Service.

The Police Commissioners held a meet ing yesterday morning. President Tobin being present for the first time since his illness. The appointment of a sergeant to fill the vacancy caused by the promo liceman Griffith B. Griffiths was the lucky man.
 Griffiths Joined the force on May 29, 1878, and bears an excellent record. For some years he was stationed at Ocean View, but for a year or so he has been on station duty at Seventeenth street He
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-19
"Patev Strickland Dead.

Peyton G. Strickland, who died in La Grande, Or, on the 18th of April, will be remembered by many of the old timers of this State, for he was a resident of Cali fornia for many years He was one of the pioneers who crossed the plains in 1S49, when only a youth of r years. For some time he mined, and then took to mines. Later MT. Strickland handled the ribbons on stages in the northern part of this State, Oregon and Idaho, being one coast. When well advanced in years he settled down in the Blue Mountains in Oregon. and a month or two ago he re as he was familiarly called was rated as one of the most jolly and big-hearted fellows of the earliest pioneers.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-19
MAIL FOR MANILA.
It Will Be Carried by the Transport Steamers Leaving Here With
 the Troops

Superintendent Flint of the Railway Mail Service announces that all mall ad- dressed to the officers or sailors of Ad- miral Dewey's squadron at the Philip pines will be forwarded by the Picking and other vessels in the service of the Government. Letters should be mailed promptly in order to insure speedy and certain delivery.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-19
UNION LEAGUE CONVENTION. Steps Being Taken to Properly Enter
 tain the Visiting Delegates

A meeting of the reception committee of the Union League Club was held last evening to make arrangements for prop erly welcoming and entertaining the wis lting delegates to the State Convention of Golden Gate Hall on May S1. Chairman B. N. Calvin presided. The hotel commit tee reported that it had secured rates ranging from $2 50 to S1 per day for room and board. It Is expected that the con- vention will be attended by about 700 dele gates
 A press committee was appointed. con-
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-19
Matrimonial Misfits

Jessie Y. Hodgkns was liberated from her matrimonial shackles with De Courcy William Hodgkins by Judge Dunne on the ground of the infidelity of the defendant The plaintiff was allowed S25 a month alimony, and similar sum was awarded the two minor children, the issue of the during their minority The de- fendant is the owner of a large herd of goats in El Dorado from which he re- ceives an income sufficient to pay his divorced wife's alimony.
 Annie A Jones obtained divorce from
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-19

sisting of Captain A. de la Torre Jr., H. l. Kowalsky, T. F. Batchelder, John Lach- man and G. s. Pierce, the last named representing Alameda County
 There was considerable discussion over a proposed excursion on the bay, and finally ways and means committee, con- sfsting of Jesse Marks, Edward Banning ana E l.. Head, was appointed to take the matter under consideration and report next Friday evening, to which time the meeting adjourned
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-19
Milling Plant for Mexico.

A 20-stamp milling plant for the Guana- juato Gold Mining and Milling Company of Guanajuato. Mexico, is being rushed at the Union Iron Works. It will be the first modern milling plant to be erected in that section. San Francisco and New York capitalists are interested in the en- terprise. In addition to the milling plant the Boss "continuous process" of treating ores will be used, and this plant is also being built at the iron works.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-19
and all native daughters who can help In that work are invited to be present.
BARTON's THANKS.
Telegram Received by the Oak land Society Yester-
 6aN

OAKLAND. May 1S.-Mrs. G. s. Abbott. president of the Red Cross Society of this city, to-day received the following tele-
 KEY WEST, Fla, May r. President Red Cross Society, Oakland, Cal.-Telegram of the Sth to General Sternberg just forwarded to me by mail. Have transmitted it by wire to Central Committee New York. and asked them to confer with you immediately. Express my thanks and appreciation to your society.
 CLARA BARTON" The reading of this at the meeting to- day was greeted by generous applause. The question of a State organization was then discussed and Mrs. Abbott and Mrs. J. F. Lennon were selected to attend the meeting in San Francisco tomorrow. when it is expected that the organization will be effected.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-19

For the Rose Carnival at Santa Rosa. May 20, the San Francisco and North Pacific Railway will make s1 for the round trip. Leave 1iburon ferry at 7:30 and g
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-19

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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-19

Louis Jones, on the ground of desertion,
 in Judge Daingerflelds court yesterday.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-19

Advances made on furniture and pianos. with ,r without removal. J. Noonan. 1o17-1o2s Mission
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-03

the municipality OF New-York because T 1ney
were officially pronounced dishguremeh,. his I'm,
.beautif,,i range OF purified rocks" was TO MN N
the most delightful sight had seen since
came 10 America"
The society. we arc told. is asitat'ng ior a
Rural Advertisements bill. which proposes 10
Give 70 county councils power to regulate ad-
vertising IN non-urban Districts
II IS hoped that the House of commons caii n
induced in the near future TO appoint a coi'iil,s
sion OF investigation. One OF the srea. oS
70 nrocress is the lack by local authorl'les T.,
mower TO act Some twenty cases or etteI,p.s ~
var,ous narts Of Great Britain to checK aaVe'eis
inr abuses are reported in the societys las, an
nuai statement. In more than one OF me- &c ~
oort was had to some curious expedleh' as a.
Carairf whore tie corporation tried 10 coIic -
nc evils Of bllstickng on the ground thdt .ne
dronnine OF the paste might endanger the clo.hes
- nedeetrIans" straightforward victories VIII
Tho fpht was made strictly on 9stheuc eIouu
30 aiso recorded The most notaple "l H.
was the pledge obtained from the Goyer p1ds ~
NV the vestry of st Martin s-in-the- fieius ~
DTovent the dissertation Of the Nelson coluIii ~
trafalgar Square by nashlight advertlsele,r,s
"the mere menace Of authoritative lhtelle1
being sufficient TO put stop TO the outrage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-03
DECKER SENTENCED TO DEATH.

no DEFENCE AT THE TRIAL OF THE STATEN
ISLAND NEGRO WHO KILLED HIS WIFE.
The FIRST murderer TO be sentenced to death on
Staten Island since the hanging of Reinhardt for
the murder OF his wife. over twenty years ago Is
Bayler Decker a negro. who was yesterday con-
victed OF murder In the hrst degree before Justice
Edgar l.. Fursmsn, Of Troy. who presided over an
extraordinary term OF the Supreme Court in tho
Borough OF Richmond which has been in session
since Wednesday, when Decker was put on trial
for the murder OF his wife.
The prisoner did not take the stand In his own
behalf neither did the defence orer any testimony
IN behalf OF the accused. The Jury brought In its
verdict in forty-fve minutes and Justice Fursman
then sentenced the prisoner to be executed In the
electric chair In Sing Sing in the week beginning
October 10.
Decker on the night OF May Is. without any ap-
parent reason. shot and killed his wife young
white woman. at their home In Richmond Valley.
He then attempted suicide by shooting himself In
the abdomen, and removed 10 the s. r. Smith
Innrmary. where he recovered few weeks later.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-03
COTTON CROP OF THIS YEAR.
SECRETARY HESTER ESTIMATES TT AT 1Llso'oe4
BAIEs-coNDIr1oN OF THE MANUFAcr-
rRINn INDIfsTRY

Nsw-Orleans Sept 2-secretary Hester's New
Orleans Cotton Exchange annual report was issued
IN full to-day He puts the cotton crop OF 1871 ~
at II 1879 ee4 bales increase OF 22i2oSo pa'es over
1861 and says that of this Increase 4'W was III
TEXAS and Indian Territory Mr.. Hester puts the
averaee commercial value OF the crop at sD 81 per
ba;e against $50 70 last year. M % the year before
and $50 in 1884, 49, and the total value OF the crop
ot 1920 $50 Co., against 1921 $4,000 last year ana YES
900 year before last. He puts the total spndies
in The South at 405s24. an Increase over last year
OF ys2 These include 25l.oOo new ones. The net
gain IN the number Of Southern mills. over last
year has been nine. making the total now fsi' anu
tho consumption has been divided as follows:
Alabama lo1 1862 bales, Increase 1854; Arkansas,
1894 bales Increase O6s: Georgia. S6l7 baes, IN
crease 81 800: Kentucky. 65 bales, increase i,fso,
Louisiana 5000 bales, decrease 32s; MISSOURI $3.50
bales Increase $685. Mississippi 1850 bales increase
aIss North Carolina, 1872 sol bales Increase 1913
South Carolina 37sl5i bales. increase S'Sn; TEN
nessee a66ol bales. increase s0S7 Texas. 4o'4
bales increase 1894; Virginia. $40 bales increase
274i-
In reference to tho general manufacturing indus-
Ky q The s0n, apf Hester its say the
have appeared to depress the Industry ID me Ease
the contrary has added more spndles, and It's III,
crease in bales consumed Is greater than has , YET
in The South has shared in the increased consump-
ton Of cotton The takings North and south IN
in round figures to $4,000 bales. -. ...or
Mr. Hester shows the total number OF COTTON
sn,ndIoa in the country TO be In round figures
is2S against $4,000 IN the Ge I,SCns yei2r in the
New-England States, IN eight years, has oeeh
9a0 200 spindles while the increase In the Southern
States amounts to 2.4i Coz. ,,..A <-o~,
Mr. Hester is In receipt of cable dispatch from rom
Thomas Ellison OF Liverpool, the eminent EngIsn
authority on cotton giving estimate or tne
stocks held by mills on August 81 Using MI Eli
SON figures for Europe he makes the tota visible
and invisible supply OF cotton 2sSSWV, against
513 600 last year and 3.291 900 In 1895.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-03
SOCIAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION.
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN BODY
ENDED-oFFICERs CHOSEN.

ENDED-OFFlCERS CHOSEN.
Saratoga Sept. 1.-The American Social Science
Association has ended its Saratoga annual meet
ing The following officers elected: Pres-
dent Simeon f. Baldwin. New-Haven; first vice
president, f. j. KinGsbury, Waterbury. Corn: vice.
presidents. Francis Wayland New Haven; Daniel
c. Gilman, Baltimore; William T. Harris, Wash
Hall Brown Brooklyn: Charles A. Pea body. New
York; Mrs 81. Clair McKelway. Brooklyn: George
/. Raymond. Princeton y. j.. II. l.. Wayland.
Philadelphia Andrew Dickson White. Berlin Ger
many; Grace Peckham Murray and Dorman b.
Eaton, New-York; II. Holbrook Curtis. New-York:
John Eaton, Washington; James B. Angel, Ann
Arbor; Josiah quincy, Boston. and Francis c. Pea
body, Cambridge general secretary Frederick
Stanley Root New-York: treasurer. W &. Le-
gendre. New York; directors, r. NJ. North, New
York; Edward T. Potter Newport; Eugene Smith,
New-York; Oscar S. Slraus. New-York: William n
Giles. Chicago; Seymour Dexter. Elmira. y. Y; H.
Avery, Auburn. y. Y; ST. Clair McKelway. Brook
Ign; J. l.. Green. Hartford. and W. ". +. Round.
New-York. Departmental charmen- Education.
Joseph Anderson. Waterbury; health William II.
DAILY. Pittshurg: finance, J w. jerks. Ithaca; So
cial economy, r b. Sanborn. Concord; jurispru-
0ence Francis Wayland New Haven.
This morning DR. Elmer Lee, of New-York City,
read a paper entitled "A Study of Habits OF Life
and Constitution Leading to Apoplexy." lie was
followed by Or. w j. Holland, Chancellor Of West
The Publication of Municipal Water Supplies by
Filtration
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-03
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS.

Among the passengers who arrived yesterday on
the steamer Britannia. from Liverpool and Queens
town. were the Earl OF Alva the Rev. John Bond.
the Rev. J. J. Furlong Albert Gilmer Oliver
Kelly Professor T r. Lounsburg. W. Pye. Dr.
Boardman Reed. X. II. Wnkie. J. p. Treadwell w.
Fife jr the Rev. James A. Mullin Ffolliett Paget,
Jessie Batemn,i, Sibyl Carlisle, Mabel Lane and
the Rev. Washington GLADDEN..
Among the passengers who arrived on tho
steamer Augusta Victoria from Hamburg South
ampton and Cherbourg were Thomas Achelis.
Frank De Barry. William Bartholomay. Heinrich
Conreid. Theodore Coliat. Sidney S. Doshemer. r.
y. Dyer John Drew. A. J. Drexel, DIR. w. c. Dean,
George c. Sem George Vanderbilt. Consul Her
Wolff, Gustave Zimmerman. Jerome Bona
parte and Frederick Hoey.
Among the passengers the steamer Lucania,
sailing today. Max Adler. New-York; a. NJ.
Deli. Yokohama japan; c. p. Collier. Philadephis;
Sir Charles Rivers Wilson and Lady Wilson Lon
Goni Oscar s. Straus. United States Minister TO
Turkey and Mrs. Straus; Amyas s. Northcote Chi
caeo: John r. Downey, Miss Gerome Edwsrdy, Err
nest Rudolph Gunther. Miss II. Kemb,e George
". Ledsrer, a Kursheedt. Colonel MacKinnon.
James +. O'Shaughnessy and Mr. and Mrs. A A.
Wheeock OF New-York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-03
TIE SINGLE TAX CLUES DINNER.

The first annual dinner OF the Manhattan Single
Tax Club In commemoratlon OF the birth OF Henry
George given last night in the Tuxedo Hotel
Fifty -nn.h-st. and Mad!son-ave. Though covers
for lts guests had been laid not more than a third
Of that number were IN attendance. owing It was
said, TO the weather. The guests table was pre-
sided over by Samuel Seabury. one Of Henry
Georges faithful followers. Al his right was seat
I'd Mrs Henry George. with her daughter Annie
George. and her son. Henry George. r. on the left
was seated the Rev. DR. Edward McGlynn OF New
burg. N Y. Brief addresses OF eulogy were delv-
cred by Henry George, Ir., Edward McHush. pres-
don't OF the International Longshoremen's Union;
DR. Soils Cohen and Father Ducey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-03
SHORTAGE IN OFFICIALS ACCOUNTS.
DEPUTY STATE TREASURER OF NEw-HAMPsH1RE
TOOK s5,ooo-poNDsMEN MADE GOOD
THE AMOUNT.

Concord n H. Sept 2.--The shortage Of 5000 in
the account of the former Deputy State Treasurer,
Hiram F. Gerrish was announced tonight by State
Treasurer Carter This surprising admission was
made to bring 10 an end the persistent circulation
of stories of financial irregularities In the Depart
rnent The State loses nothing by the shortage, as
Major Gerrish's bondsmen, Benjamin y. and John
Kimbal of this city have made good the amount.
Treasurer Carter says that he discovered the
shortage. and Gerrish confessed culpabllity. and
said that the money. not exceeding &0Jl, was an
stra-ted from the Treasury, the amount being car
ried on the books dealing with the tax on certain
unoccuped lands in the northern part OF the state
The amount had been carried over, and the infer
cnce from examination of the books. that the
tax had not been paid whereas II bad been paid.
Willie the money the entries represented had been
used by Gerrsh. Major Gerrish was succeeded as
Deputy Treasurer by Algernon Willis OF this city.
A fortnight ago No proceedings were taken. and
none will be Instituted against Gerrish.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-03
ADMIRAL CERrERA COMING TO NEW YORK

Baltimore. Sept. 2-Admral Cervera and a party
OF from seventy-nve to ninety persons will leave
Annapolis on Monday or Tuesday OF next week for
New-York by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
and will occupy three special cara
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-03
APPOINTMENTS IN RICHMOND BoBorGg

President Cromwell Of the Borough OF Richmond
has appointed ms secretaries Albert T. Hadlock nd
John Cochran. fixing their salaries at 81. 800 and
81, $50 respectively. City Clerk scuIy bas nm
pointed william L. Wright. Of No. 70 Iienry-st
docrkccper for the Council