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The Washington bee., 1898-07-23
THEY SAY

Don't be alarmed because the
country is safe.
1t is now Major Sylvester.
He will be true friend to the
colored man.
The River Queen is the fastest
Dat on the Potomac.
Be truthful and loyal to your
friends.
Santiago has fallen.
Judge Taylor occupied the bench
Monday.
There will be some changes IN
the Freedmen's Hospital.
DR.. Curtis will be made to un-
derstand that he will be made to
know thing or two.
False friendship sometimes is
the result Of weak mind.
What is the world coming
to any way?
Don't tell all you know.
1t is the false man who does
false deeds.
Nothing is better than a quiet
life.
You will live longer.
Don't be worried over troubles.
If you know what you are talk
ing about express yourself.
The colored American believes
In supporting one candidate.
Messrs. E. E. Cooper and Robt.
III. Terrell made speeches on last
Saturday for Mr.. Gould.
1t has been but short time since
he wrote an article in support
of Mr.. Mcdonald.
"All this world is a stage"
Speak the truth always it will pay.
The war is not over yet.
Don't be too hasty in expressing
your opinion.
The Kindergarten teachers have
been appointed.
What encouragement was there
for the post graduates.
Miss Lucy Moten will not resign.
She will fin that it is easier to
resign than it wit will be to retain
the Normal school.
Some people vii make promises
to break them.
You can find out false-hearted
man after death.
His misdeeds will be shown up.
Speak kindly of your friends.
The civil service law will be
changed soon.
Col. Daniel Ii Williams is in
town and will make things hot for
his enemies.
The BEE predicted the appoint
meut Of Major Sylvester.
Don't be too confident in any
thing.
The Capital Saving Bank is one
of the most reliable institutions in
the country
The Freedmen's Hospital will
have a turning over.
You can very seldom find your
friend when you are in trouble.
1t is the bad man who does the
bad deeds.
Judge Kimball has gone on
vacation.
No one regrets it nor will any
one weep.
President Rankin will not con-
sent to the wholesale changes in
the hospital.
The President of the United
States is considering the appoint
ment of colored colonel.
What becomes of a mans con-
science after he betrays a friend.
Every time a man thinks he can
come to Congress he is mistaken.
Speak gently and kindly to your
friends.
Don't you forget what your du-
ty is at home.
What is the world coming to ?
Our Normal school should be re-
organized.
Some men make promises but
very seldom keep them.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17
Jennie Webster, While Chatting With the Sur
 geOns, Passes Away.
She Was Picked Up by the PO- lice at Eddy and Leaven-
 worth Streets.
MAY HAVE TAKEN POISON
Fragments of Letter DiscOv- cred in Her Posses
 sion.

The surgeons at the Receiving Hos pitaI are puzzled over the death of a l-dressed woman which occurred in the female ward last night.
 Shortly after o'clock, the woman. who was about 45 years of age, was found lying on the sidewalk at the corner of Eddy and LeavenwOrth streets. The police were notified, and she was removed to the hospital in the atrol-wagon. After recovering con- sciousness, the woman said her name was Jennie Webster. She denied that she had taken poison, and claimed that she was subject to fits. She was placed in the female ward, and at 8 o'clock last night she had sufficiently recovered to ask pr. Fitzgibbon, who was In charge, to allow her to go home.
 On account of her advanced age, the surgeon advised her to remain in the hospital until morning. While chatting pleasantly with the matron and an at tache. the unfortunate woman threw up her hands and suddenly expired. Her body was afterward sent to the Morgue.
 In a pocket book which was found in the bosom of her dress was $2 20 in silver and a card bearing the name, Miss Clara Fortuna, 319 Sutter street.
 There was also found in the pocket book a portion of a letter bearing the signature Miss Mollie Shaw, Salinas" She had evidently destroyed the letter, but had carefully preserved the name of the sender. The woman was dressed in a dark brown skirt and light col ored waist. She wore a tastefully trimmed hat and a brown jacket In of her CfnaLinUG fO11p6 a white handkerchief, in the corner of which was tied up two S10 gold pieces and two 8 gold pieces.
 Officer Gaynor, who took the unfortu- nate woman to the Receiving Hospital, says that he found her lying on the sidewalk, apparently unconscious. Sev- eral citizens who were standing by said that they noticed her walking along Eddy street. As she reached Leaven- worth she suddenly threw up her hands and fell. Thinking she had tainted they tried to revive her, but without avail. It was then that the police were notified.
 The most mysterious feature of the case is that the woman refused to give her address.
 They shall not know of my troubles" she remarked to the surgeon, T would rather die first"
 No amount of questioning could in- duce her to tell where she lived or who her relatives were. She first gave her name as Mary Webster, but finally ad mitted that her true name was Jennie.
 Dr. Fitzgibbon is inclined to believe that the woman's death was caused by strychnine poisoning. He bases his be- lief on the suddenness of her taking off, which he thinks could not have been caused by a fit, as she was conscious the minute before she died.
 At 319 Sutter street, / the address found on the card in the wOman's pos session, nothing was known of her. or of any woman of the name of Clara Fortuna. The clerk looked over his books to a date months back and found no reference to the names in question.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17
LECTURES 0R "cIWL
 AND RELIGI0US LLBERTy."
Hon. Charles 4. Bonaparte Speaks h q Sen satonai Style Upon Trusts and the
 Acts Of conoress17e1.

BOSTON, Jan. 16.-Hon. Charles J. Bon aparte delivered Q striking lecture at the Fremont Theater this evening on 'Civi1 and Religious Liberty attacking trusts and poodle Congressmen. He said: "It is great wrong that the law should be obscured as it sometimes is Perhaps some of our United States Senators would not be on such familiar terms with trusts and corporations if a few were hung up to lamp posts. The progress of the law is so slow 1t does not cause any satsfac- ton when its decrees are carried out When man can be convicted, sentenced and put out of the way in two weeks after he is caught there will be few lynchings heard of"
 MT. BOnaparte alluded to certain secret societies that had attempted to keep from public office all men of his faith He said he looked with equanimity upon such efforts. The A. F. A. would help Cath olics in the opinion of Americans whose good opinion was worth having. Some politicians of his faith had lacked judg- ment and sought to fight the puny eff forts of the A. P. A. He was very sorry for it, but those who sought to kindle the dying fires of religious hatred met with failure. Time would do the right thing
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17
HANDBALL SPORTS.
The Usual Sunday Exercise Kept Up at Ryon's Court on
 HoWdrd Street.

Phil Ryan at his court, S45 Howard street, had a monopoly of the handball sport yesterday. John Condon has tenn porarily closed down his place of amuse- ment at the Occidental court. conse- quently the players, or such of them as could get chance to warm up at their favorite pastime, hied themselves to the San Francisco court, where the game was Kept up the entire day and far into the dusk or the evening.
 The games were, as is usI1aI nIavad Wlth much Vtgor and dash as some of the local champions were in their hest condition, especially the four-handed game between BOckman and Sheeban with Waterman and Prendergast on the opposite side. '--0 lows: ~ AOi
 J. R. Bockman and D. J. Sheehan de- feated |. Waterman and N. J. Prender- gast. Score 21-1S, 16-21. 21-15.
 A. A. Tobin and J. M Kelly defeated gJc; P; |; Belly and J. Brown. Score zl-l6,
 P. Ryan and NJ. Basch defeated M Joyce and J. Hogan. Score 21-13, 15-21,
 NJ Mclaughlin and J. Hogan defeated NJ Joyce and M. Basch. Score 21-l2.
 R. Shay and J. Hunt defeated ". Me Namara and R. Shields. Score 21-11,
 P. Duffy and P. Basch defeated IT. Peters and T. Finn. Score 21-14, 13-21
 J. White and E. Curley defeated E. Toy and NJ. Mcguire. Score 21-13, 15-21
 T. F. Bonnet and A. Hampton defeated J. RiOrdan and R. Linehan Score 2l-14 16-21. 21-2O.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17
GENERAL PALMER TO LEAD
 THE TIRAH FIELD FORGE.
His Appointment as the Successor Of ST William Lockhart Approved 6y
 fhe Queen
question.

CALCUTTA, Jan. 16.-The Queen has approved the appointment of General Sir Arthur Power Palmer, K. C., to succeed General Sir William Lockhart as com mander of the Tirah field force on the northwest frontier.
 Sir William Lockhart, after completing his report on which he is engaged. con- corning the future Indian frontier policy and the measures to be adopted, will re- turn to England on three months leave. General Sir Power Palmer. 1t Is under stood, will act during his absence, being succeeded in his own present command by General Files. The force will other wise remain unchanged, except for a temporary reduction of the headqUsr- ters staff.
 Sir Powers Palmer has been command CT of the Puniab frontier forces since 1895. He is now in his fifty-eighth year. He entered the Indian army in 1857 In 1883 he was on the northwest frontier. He served in the Abyssinian war from
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17
Confronted by His Three Victims They Fail to
 Recognize Him.
He Is an Ex-COnvict, and Is Well Known by Several
 Different Names.
POLICE SURE OF HIS GUILT.
He Recently Served a Short Term in the San Quentin
 Prison.

Since the daring robbery in Jess gro- cery store, at First and Folsom streets. last Thursday night, Detectives Ryan and O'Dea have had under suspicion a man whom they strongly suspect of be- ing the robber. He is an ex-convict, and is known under several different names. Convinced that he was the right man, the detectives yesterday took him to the grocery store for the purpose of having him identified. Aft CT carefully scrutinizing him, Jess, the proprietor, failed to recognize him.
 "I was so excited at the time" he explained to Ryan and O'Dea. that even if he was the right man 1 could not identify him"
 The two men who were in the store at the time were then sent for, but, like Jess. they were unable to recog- nize the suspect.
 Realizing the folly of throwing him in Jail the detectives, after the three wit nesses had failed to identify him, re- leased him.
 A description of the ex-convict has been furnished the officers of the South ern Station, with instructions to keep a strict watch on him.
 It developed last night that after the desperate robber entered the saloon he ordered Jess to turn over to him the contents of the cash drawer Only three dimes were in the drawer, and when the proprietor threw them on the counter one of them rolled off on the floor
 The robber placed one of his revolv- CTS on the counter and stopped down to pick up the ten cent piece. One of the men who was in the saloon at the time started to reach for the weapon, when the robber suddenly jumped up, and, covering him with the other re- voIver, threatened to blow out his brains if he moved another inch. After securing the money he turned to the two patrons and gave them each 10 cents with the remark Buy steam beer on the boss money" He then backed out of the saloon and made his escape.
 The handkerchief which he used as q mask was subsequently, found in a yard contiguous to the scene of the robbery.
 The police are convinced that the ex- convict, who was suspected of having committed the bold crime, is the right man. On the night of the robbery he was seen hanging around the store. ap- parently awaiting a favorable oppor- tunity to enter. On account of the fon- ure of the proprietor and his two pat rons they, however. have decided not to arrest him pending further investi- gation.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17
HIS HEART WAS PIERCED.
A Voluobie Horse Belonging to pr. Bryant Killed in
 Collision

A collision between a horse owned bv pr. E R. Bryant, whose office is at BIT Powell street, and one driven by a man named o. A. Sarfield, occurred on Noe street at clock yesterday evening, in which Dr. Bryant's horse was instantiv killed. The shaft of the cart beIoneing to Sarfield's rig pierced the heart of Dr Bryants horse, and he dropped dead in his tracks.
 From what could be ascertained of the accident Sarf1eld was clearly at fault. as he was on the wrong side of the street and ran his cart into that of the doctors with the result already stated.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17
RACING AT OAKLAND.
A Liberal List of EDtries, With Several New Horses MokiDg
 Their Appearance.

glance at the Oakland race card for this afternoon gives the impression of fat prices and hard picking, and as form Is generally at discount in juicy going such will probably be the order of things. The races are all well filled with a fair class of horses, and some excellent sport should be witnessed even in the face of unpleasant weather surroundings.
 Following are the entries:
 First Race-Five furlongs, selling, 4-year- olds and upward
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17
Brotherhood Of Railway Trainmen.

PEORIA. H.. Jan. 16.-The executive committee of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen is holding its annual session here to receive reports and audit ac- counts. The net increase in membership during 1897 was 5000 and thirty-seven new lodges were instituted. The officers re- port a steady demand for brotherhood men by the railroads.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17

1867 to the end of 1868, was with the Duffia expedition in 1894 and commanded the China Hills expedition of the pre- Afghan war in 1878 and in the Soudan expedition in 1885. He received the rank of major-general in 1895.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17
SELECTIONS FOR To-DAv

koenign. " ii'eA' tin O' '"SN "iar-
 Fourth Race-Palmerston Ii Hung Chang. Collins. Oi0'i'e'
 FlIth Bace-Personne, Cromwell. Lorena
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17
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The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17

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The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17
AN INTERESTING ADDRESS
R. C. Morgan of the London "Chris- ti0D" Speaks to the
 Y. M. C. A.

Yesterday the members of the Young Mems Christian Association listened to an address by R. C. Morgan. a distinguished guest of the organization who is out on the coast on his second honeymoon from his home in England.
 MT. Morgan is a leader in the religious work of the British metropolis. where he is the editor of the Christian paper de- voted to affairs of general interest in the world of churches and having one of the largest circulations of any sheet in that line in the empire
 The hall of the Y. M. c. A. building on Mason street was crowded to the doors yesterday when MT. Morgan made his ap- pearance. After q few hymns had been sung. MT. Morgan was introduced to his audience and taking for his text the story or Elijah and Elisha, he delivered one of the strongest addresses that have been heard In that place for many long day
 During the influenza scare eucalyp- tus oil came into such demand that over 10000 pounds were sent to Eng land from California. The tree has been planted in immense quantities in this State.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17

An expert oculist is employed to test the eyesight of all conductors, engi- neers. f1remen and brakemen on the Canadian Pacific lines.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17
Brickldyers and Mnsons.

PEORIA. H.. Jan. 16.-The convention of the Brickayers' and Masons' Inter national Union is getting down to bust ness and the committee Is completing it's work. The total membership is reported at 56396, of which but 31 e9G are employed For beneficial purposes S2sG. .515 had heen expended and there is SS3, ,356 in the treas ury The establishment of a national home for indigent members is favored.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17

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The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17

More new things in picture frames, real novelties. too, cheap at Sanborn & Vail's.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-13
Corn OIL.

Some of the manufacturers of glucose
in Chicago have turned their attention
to the production of corn oil, an article
extracted by pressure from the germ OF
the grain by method similar TO tha'
used in the manufacture of linseed OIL
leaving n residuum not unlike in its
character the oil cake Of commerce. II
seems that in the production of glucose
It was a matter of necessity first to ex'
tract the germ, this, for long time
involving waste. AS against this q
company now turns out some $50 barrel.
of corn oil per day. Most OF the OF
goes to England for soapmaking' ~ II
Skinned in secondhand oil barrels, each
Of a weight, when filled, OF 400 pounds
rated at the factory at cents pei
pound. Some Of the oil is used in thi
country principally in mixing ohcal
naint and for adulterating linseed OIL
It It is regarded as rapid drying OIL
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-13
BRITISH POLICY IN CHINA.
The Queen In Proroguing Parliament
Makes Slight Reference to 1t.


Makes Slight Reference to 1t.
London, Aug. 13.-The queens speech
Of propagation of parliament contained
nothing Of Importance on the eastern
question except the following:
THE changes which have taken place
in the territorial relations of other pow
ers with the Chinese empire have in
duced me to conclude agreements by
which the harbor of Wei-Hai-Wei and
certain positions adjacent to my colony
of Hongkong have been leased to me
by the emperor of China. trust that
these arrangements will conduce to the
maintenance of his independence and
the security of his empire and Will be
favorable to the development of the ex-
tensive commerce which is carried on
between the people of Great Britain and
China
Concerning the Spansh-Amercan
war the speech says: Her majesty has
witnessed with the deepest sorrow the
hostilities between Spain and the Unit
ed States. The present negotiat' ons
give hope of an honorable and enduring
peace
In the house Of commons Mr.. Balfoul
said he was sorry he could not pledge
the government to use it's own and Gre
ate ether influences in Picking in favor
of preventing the ratification of the
Peking- Hankow railway contract. Ev'
| cry legitimate enterprise, he said, woulC
receive the governments assstac""
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-13
To Rent.
Wanted.

.,1yr,p. T., au experienced slrl posi-
WA,r''., a.,d>tWorh. Inquire y spaulo-
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-13
Made the Paper Pay.

Papa Cobb, the old Harvard athlete,
who returned from Dawson OH the
Roanoke with a big bag of gold, tells
the following story about patriotism
for the stars and stripes at Dawson:
Zone day man showed up in camp
with single copy of newspaper con-
tanning the first account of Dewey's
victory at Manila. This single paper
was the first intimation we had OF the
great things our navy had been doing
and it was sought after more eagerly
than gold. :.
"An enterprising Yankee purchased it
for $40 and then hired Tammany hall
for the evening. He charged so cents
and packed the hall. Ho read the paper
to the crowd, and after every sentence
there was regular warwhoop. 1t made
the walls of the building tremblo. The
success of tho venture was SO pronounc-
ed that he rented the hall for tho next
night and reaped another harvest. ne
made $500 off that one newspaper and
sold it to miner who was going into
the diggings for $50. seattle Post
Iptelligencer.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-13
CENTRAL AMERICAN UNION.
Drawing Up a Constitution For the United
States of Central America.

Drawing Up Constitution For the United
States of Central America.
Managua Nicaragua, Aug. 13. - The
delegates to the convention to form
constitution for the states of Salvador,
Honduras and Nicaragua continue their
sessions here almost daily. The work,
however, Is progressing slowly. The
delegates have discussed the first IL
of the articles, numbering about 55 in
the printed form of a constitution which
they have as a guide, and have decided
on the following principal features
First. - The organization is to be
confederacy instead central union Of
the three states.
Second.-The name of the confedera-
ton is to be the United States of Cen
trail America.
Third.-There Is to be a federal dis
trict composed Of the civil departments
of Chinendega. in Nicaragua; Cholute-
ca, in Honduras, and La Union, in Sal
vador, all bordering on the gulf of Fon-
s4a.
Fourth.-The organizing capital is to
be Amapala, on Tiger island, in the de-
partment Of Choluteca. Honduras. The
permanent capital is to be determined
by the first congress and will be located
at either Amapala, Choluteca or Chi
nendega.
Fifth.-There is to be one president
instead Of a triple headed tribune, as at
first proposed.
In a recent session delegates from
Salvador protested against what they
termed "a spirit of antagonism to Sal
vador" in some speeches made by GER
tain delegates from Nicaragua. 1t is
thought probable that either President
Bonila of Honduras or President Ze-
laya of Nicaragua will be chosen as the
first president of the proposed confeder-
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