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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-10

Judge Belcher yesterday peremp- torily commanded the Grand Jury to come into court and be discharged for reach affirmative action" on such public scandals as the Harbor Com misSioners' steal. the School Board s rottenness and other matters of equal importance.
 The following are the citizens who have been on the Grand Jury since De- cember, whose worth as an indicting body has been questioned, and whose services are to be dispensed with. they did not have a fair chance and that they were about to file indict- ments that would have made Rome howl: Albert Geberding, Arthur F. Price, William J. Bryan, Henry Mayer, John D. Daily, John Corbett, Arthur W. Spear, A. H. Menne Emile Bauer. H. M Wreden, Aleck B. Truman, E. H. Eigeltinger, w H. Thornley, Solomon Kampe, James H. O'Brien, Thomas R. Horton, Charles G. Clinch, H. A. Hedger and R. H. Warfield.
 we were in session and were ex- amining witnesses and just getting to daylight on the school scandal" said a juror last night, when we got the letter asking us to come into court on Thursday and be discharged. We quit business disgusted at once. We have found more indictments than most any Grand Jury they ever had, and were probing deep down into the harbor scandal and the school question, as well as into the Pavilion accident and
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-10
Judge BeIcher Says They Have Failed to Indict
 Big Game.
The Jurors Say They Were Just Getting Ready to File Indict- mentS That Would Have
 Made Rome Howl.

the Widber affair. but this letter set tied it all. Judges generally consult with the jury and act more in unison With it. This was a strange way to do with us.''
 Judge Belcher said last night: 'I am willing to continue any jury that is likely to do anything, but this body Is torn to pieces by internecine wars. Assistant District Attorney Dunne, who has the Grand Jury in charge, told me this morning that there was not the slightest chance that they would be able to reach affirmative &C., tion on anything of importance. Fore man Gerberding corroborated the MT. Truman. Only a few weeks ago they had resolutions up wherein they asked to be discharged. So I decided it was time to get rid of a jury that had been working so long without being able to negotiate business on matters that are of grave importance. l had intended to get in a new jury that might be able to agree, but if these people can agree on things of vital in- terest they can go ahead. By the way, why did they quit last night? If they are really able to indict or to agree why do they need more time than un- til Thursday? The can do a great deal in the next three days. I acted for what I thought was best in the cir cumstances."
 Some of the jurors, when told what Judge Belcher said, stated that they would have been glad had he called and discussed matters. They agreed that their foreman served unwillingly and looked upon the proceedings as a farce.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-10
Judge Morrow Indignant.

Court yesterday morning in the tedious litigation in which the Woodbridge Canal and Irrigation Company is interested Judge Morrow announced to the attor- neys and all others having interests in fix an upset price for the property and that there should be no further delay to the sale Judge Morrow refused to allow the receiver to put in bid for his fees and costs, and remarked that it was a shame and a scandal that the property could not be disposed of. He aid not pro- pose to allow the property to be sold for designate the price for which 1t should be sold. The litigation has been in progress for the past four years.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-10

which was launched from the Union Iron Works some time ago, and the other IS being built in Philadelphia. They expect to be ready by September, when they will be taken to Japan by the officers, Wno ar, rived last night Rear-Admiral Miller and Lieutenants Rodgers and Andrews or h1s staff were also passengers, who were much interested in the news of the naval battle at Manila.
 Miss Catherine Noack, a tourist, who was passenger on the Picking, died or heart disease just before the vessel reached Honolulu. and she was buried at that port She had been i'll before she started on the trip, and had been warned not to attempt the voyage, but messages from relatives in Germany influenced her to risk the passage.
 But two vessels were sighted by the Pe- king during her voyage. one was the SIa- lilee. which was met on the 3d inst. The other was a bark, whose name was not learned. Captain Smith signaled her ask ing if there was war or peace in the Tinted States. but received no reply, probably because the vessel had no sig nal flags.
 I McD. Darlington. N B. Knight, MT. and Mrs Baruch, Admiral Miller U. s. N; G. won Bergen, Lieutenant Rogers, U. S. N; Rev J. NJ Poster Lieutenant Andrews. U- S. N; Lieutenant S. Hirabe, 1. J. N; Lieutenant NJ Okumonuija, I. J. N; Lieutenant H. Hirao Colonel M Churchill. Captain K. Sakuray, l. J. N: Count and Countess Poninsl<i L. |. Long H. H. Sands, Captain N. kashiwabara, l. J. N: Lieutenant R. Kamao. l. J. N; Miss Holcomb pr. and Mrs. J. l.. von Schoick, A. G. Center. J. A. Rumrill, MT and Mrs c. G. Cozine, Miss Norrie. Colonel and Mrs. Temple Mrs. J. N. Hayes and four children, Lieutenant J. Ushida l. J. N; Lieutenant K. Inouchi. l. J. N; Luther N. Hayes, Mrs E. Hirshberg Dr. D. G. Walters, Miss Rumrill, Mrs. Coburn,
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-10
MILLIONAIRE C. ELWO0D BROWN
 SUED FOR BREACH OF PROMISE One Hundred Thousand Dollars Demanded in the Sensational Complaint of Mrs. Alta Humphrey ShreWd
 Chicago Widow
Amay Passages Contained Alleged Stack of Sixty Love Letters Business Like Wooing of Married Man at Long
 and Close Range

he was also full of business and mak- ing money. He sold Mrs. Humphrey stock of the Gowanus Mining Company to the extent of $200, agreeing later on, in a letter, to repurchase 1t and pay her per cent interest, if she be- came dissatisfied with her investment or could not dispose of it.
 Returning to San Francisco Mir Brown continued to correspond with Mrs. Humphrey, who, however. one day suspected that there was something queer in his transactions with her. She noticed that the signature on the GowanuS certificate of stock was "C. Elwood Brown" while the name signed to the letters was "Cryil Brown" but the handwriting being the same. Brown explained the discrepancy by stating that c. Elwood Brown was hls cousin.
 The day for the marriage came, but MT. Brown, it is said, failed to appear in the role of the bridegroom. The disappointed widow wrapped herself in robe of gloom and would not be consoled with the excuse that MT. Brown was pre- vented from keeping his engagement by press of important business mat ters. She offered to come to San Fran cisco to have the nuptials performed, but MT. Brown put her off from time to time. Mrs. Humphreys suspicious and wrath were at last fully aroused and patience having ceased to be virtue she consulted a firm of Chicago lawyers, who instituted an investiga- ton through Emmons & Emmons of this city. It was learned that Cyril Brown and c. Elwood Brown were one and the same person; that he was a man of wealth and married, his resi- dence being 3201 Pacific avenue, where he lives in elegant style. He was iden- titled by his photograph, which the de- ceived widow had forwarded.
 Mrs. Humphrey arrived in San Fran cisco early last week and went into hiding, her residence being known only to her lawyers A day or two later suit was brought in Justice Groesinger's court against Brown to recover s219 20 on the mining stock investment The next step was the filing of the damage suit for breach of promise. In her com plaint Mrs. Humphrey alleges that she was utterly ignorant of the fact that Brown was a married man until the month of April. 1898. It was on the 9th of August, 1897. she states, that Brown contracted to make her his wife
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-10

A very unwelcome surprise was given c. Elwood Brown yesterday afternoon by the filing of a suit in the United States Circuit Court against him by Emmons & Emmons. attorneys, in be- half of Mrs. Alta Humphrey, who de mands, $10O,OOO damages for breach of promise MT. Brown is rated as a capi- talist, and is known as a mining opera tor and ranch-owner. He is a married man. and hence the suit of Mrs. Humphrey is doubIy embarrassing.
 Mrs. Humphrey is a widow hailing from Michigan, but her home has for the last year or two been in Chicago, where she has been carrying on a real estate and general commission busi- ness, more especially in the handling of mining stocks. Her husband died about
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-10
Alcazar.

Miss Gertrude Foster won the approval of a large and critical gathering of first nighters at the Alcazar last evening by her graceful and clever rendering of .sNfobe." She instilled life and animation into this difficult part, retaining through out natural grace of manner that charmed every one.
 The return of the favorites Wright Huntington and Miss Kingsley from their southern tour resulted in their receiving an ovation and large assortment CT flowers, which were showered on them by a host of admirers. Huntington Laturai acting as Corney helped to add fuel to the fire of humor that pervades the com edy. Miss Kingsley did good work as Hattie Stockwell was in his element as Petravus and kept the audience in hys- terical condition by his excellent comeeay work. Mrs. Bates, as the strong-mlnded but interfering sister. caused shlvers 10 run down the backs of the audience. Sne was at her best and made things lively for r. those who came, in contact with her d1Irine the play. The other members Of tha nomnanV gave strong support, and if last nights crowd is criterion Of the nonuIarity of the comedy the theater will he hacked nightly.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-10

which "may be worth &, 2,oo0, 900 and may be worth 100000, 900, or even more''
 May 12 he enclosed his picture in a letter to the widow, in which he asked her, Do you live at a hotel or with friends in Chicago, and can we be by ourselves much of the time when I go there?"
 In June-the month of roses-he wrote her that he felt a deep and affection ate interest in her." and hoped to see her next month. A few days later he indulged In this little outburst in his amatory correspondence: .I dare say we could learn to love each other dearly. I carry your little picture with me. when 1 go into the country, and when lonely I study it.' He asks her to tell him truly whether she has an other lover, as he has not heard from her as frequently as usual. He desires an answer to this leading question.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-10
ADMIRAL MILLER HERE Pleased That the Baltimore
 Won LaureIs Off Manila.

From my knowledge of the ship and the crew I knew that wherever the battle ragged the hottest there the Baltimore would be in the thick of it." was Rear Admiral Miller's remark last night, when he heard of the Spanish defeat in Manila harbor
 Admiral Miller and his personal staff arrived from Honolulu on the City of Pe- king last night. and the first report they received of Dewey's victory was from the pilot who boarded the steamer off the Farallones. When we left Honolulu" !" said he, i've had not the faintest idea that war had been declared. When the Baltimore sailed for Hongkong everybody on her expected to be in a fight before many moons, but I did not expect to hear that the fight was all over when 1 reach ed here. The cruiser had a splendid crew and every man on her was eager to strike a blow for the coors.
 ..The training ship Mohican sailed for home on April 29, but as she will come up under sail the greater part or the way I do not expect to see her here Tor some days to come. My own destination I do not know, as have not received my dispatches. All 1 know is that l was di- rected to come to San Francisco, and here l am.
 nor would they have been had they been a part of the United States"
 Two hours after the Mohican left port considerable excitement was created in Honolulu when the Diamond Head look out reported that she had come to anchor in Wealae Bay. More excitement was created two hours later, when 1t was re, ported that she had pulled or had drifted so far into the bay that she could no longer be seen from the signal station Fears were at once created that she might have drifted upon the rocks and become a loss Those fears. however, were allayed when no boats were put ashore nor signals given This was ac- cepted on the Bennington as conclusive that her machinery had broken down and she had simply come to anchor until re- pairs were made.
 In the afternoon she resumed her voy- age without having any communication with the shore.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-10
Sierra Railway Company of Cali
 fOria

The new time card of the Sierra Railway Company of California will be- come effective Sunday, May 15 Two daily passenger trains will be run in each direction instead of one, as for merly. One of the trains, each direc- tion daily, will have Pullman buffet sleeping cars attached, which is a new experiment for the company. The line is in full operation between Oak land and Jameston, and is having a rapidly increasing growth of traffic.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-10

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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-10
MRS, ALTA HUMPHREY,

ELWOOD BROWN, mining has been for of of Humphrey, of Chicago, who is determined o letters from her ersthie and thinks Mi. who is a married saying
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-10
PILLAR. MORN
 IN PANTOMIME Poetry in Acting of Its Own Kind at the Baldwin
 Theater effries Appears at the Grand Opera House and Sharkey at the
 Columbia.

Every master of his art makes his ex- pression of it a revelation to his audience. Until you have seen 4a,lle. Pilar-Morin the word pantomime must fail to bring be- fore you the mental picture that fits this
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-10
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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-10

twelve years ago, leaving her in com fortable circumstances, and she has by shrewd trading and good investments considerably increased her estate. She is rather an attractive brunette, is B years of age, and mother of a son and daughter.
 It was through mining advertise ment that MT. Brown and the Widow Humphrey became acquainted at long range by correspondence = he in San Francisco and she in Chicago. Later on they met in the latter city. A stack of over sixty letters written by MT. Brown will be produced in evidence. and it is intimated that they will make very in teresting reading. The correspondence opened in February of last year regard ing the selling of stock of the Gowanus Mining Company. A few weeks later MT. Brown mingled affection with busi- ness.
 T sat for a photo for you today" he wrote her on May 10. Incidentally he told her he did not know how much he was worth. He said that he owned several ranches, mines, etc, the latter including one and half miles of ledge on the mother lode in Amador County,
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-10
son Francisco Orphanage.

The annual mee.-ng or the directors or tho San Francisco Orphanage will take rIace tomorrow at 10:90 a. m. at San Ra- fhaeI The management suggests that those wishing to attend take the 9:S0 a. m- narrow-gauge boat
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-10
The Passion Play.

"The Passion Play" continues to attract splendid attendance at the Baldwin Thea ter every afternoon. The reproduction of the play exactly as it is given at Oberammer- gau every ten years proves immensely interesting, as it is placed before the audi tor in a most inviting manner. The ac- companying music and lectures are cap- itally rendered and add attractiveness to the various scenes of the play, as they are thrown upon the immense screen. Every point of the performance, as 1t IS given by the peasants in the mountains of HorWitz. is vividly presented and the action is rapid and continuous. The pie lures which seem to arouse most enthu- siasm are those representing ''The Flight to Egypt" "The Last Supper .'The Way of the Cross" ''The Crucifixion" and ''The Resurrection although not one of the thirty odd fails to find favor. The Passion Play" will be continued daily at the Baldwin, except Saturday, at o'clock, and in order to allow many who are un- able to attend the madnees an opportu- nifty of seeing the play, arrangements are being completed for the presentation of the work on some evening in the near fu-
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-10

Mrs. T. Hyde Thomas. Mrs. G. Mcintosh and two children. F. Kallenberg. Judge and Mrs. Widemann, A. Fabbia c. F. Cushing. E. l.. Prior. Miss Elsie Adair, F. B. Sheridan, H. Kurahashi. T. J. Nakigawa, MT. and Mrs. Landor. c. von Hamm J. l.. Travis. Miss Edna von Schoick. c. Bosse, Allen Herbert, Dr. A. Dittmar and F. von Schoick.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-10
At the Grand.

Frank Lindon, in his own romantic drama "Prisoners of Algiers, drew large attendance to the Grand Opera house last night. Between the second and third acts James J. Jeffries, introduced as "the champion of England, Australia and California; boxed three lively rounds with his brother Jack. It was give-and- take affair from the call of time, and de- lighted the hearts of the gallery gods.
 ''The Prisoners of Algiers' is a sequel to Monte Cristo,' in a prologue and four acts and deals principally with the fortunes of Captain Albert, son of Ed mund Dantes, Count of Monte Cristo
 The cast was a strong one, and several recalls were insisted upon during the course of the play. Frank Lindon, as Edmond Dantes in the prologue and Cap- tain Albert in the drama, carried off the honors in company with George M Hayes as Colonel Danglars. The comedy part of the play was well taken care of by Mau- rice Stewart as Corporal McKenna; and as Eugenie Danglars Miss Maud Edna Hall received a warm welcome back to the Grand Opera-house A cordial word of praise is due Landers Stevens for his weil-studied presentation of Benedetto and Leslie Morosco for his handling of the character of Maxamilian Morell- s'Prfsoners of Algiers'' should crowd the Grand Opera-house throughout the week
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-10
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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-10

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-27

twice during the life of the factory, and
has been attended with no very serious
result; and, with good luck, within fifteen
minutes after the jacket has been taken
from the furr ace the two pieces are as
sembled. They are allowed to remain in
position in the pit for forty-eight hours
TO cool, and are then placed in one of the
big lathes
When ready to receive the hoops they
are expanded and shrunk on in a similar
manner, but while the gun is in the lathe
the giant crane doing most of the work.
And then comes the operation of rifiing,
an operation lasting several weeks, and
the delicacy of which cannot be over-esti-
mated The perfectly adjusted cutters,
moving and turning like cockscrew in
the bore. wading through a perfect flood
of oil, and roaming out the metal, must
not take a cut too deep nor a cut too long,
lest the gun, representing, as it stands,
eighty-live thousands dollars, be practi
cally destroyed. Over sixty tons of metal
to be operated on, and the knife to do the
work must do it within one-thousandth
of an inchl But no slip has yet been made,
and we trust none will be made. The rihing
finished, the gun is lifted out of the lathe
by the big crane, and deposited on spec
ially-constructed fiat car, on which it is
run out into the yard, where 1t is blocked
UP ana the pISeCu HleCNdIllSH HltSu.
When that is finished, the gun is COM
plete, and is then sent on a barge down
the Potomac river to the naval proving
grounds, at Indian Head, Md, where it
undergoes the severest tests before being
placed in service on one of our great iron
ciads
The gun as it stands is 479 inches long
and weighs $4,000 pounds The capacity
OF its powder chamber is 1900 cubic inches.
The weight of charge of powder is $50
pounds, which hurl an 1,100-pound pro-
pectile with velocity of 100 feet per sec
ond. This is sufficient 10 develop a muz-
zle energy of 34OC0 foot-tons. In other
works, this energy is sufficient to raise an
Il, 0O0-ton battleship more than three feet
in the air. The porjectile is made Of steel,
with a hard chilled armor-piercing nose,
and experience has proven that his pro-
jectile will perforate twenty-four inches of
solid steel at distance of 1000 yards from
the muzzle.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-27

place for fish, TO another for Joints, to
another for French concoctions and others
will be celebrated for their salads and
their ices The proprietor of a small
Mexican restaurant In one of the side
streets uptown Is rapidly getting rich be-
cause some bon-vivant stumbled In there
one day and was pleased with n dish of
chill concarne, of which he boasted among
his friends, and as a consequence all the
"chappies" are eating the hot stuff as
matter of fashion. Another small place
kept by an Englishman Is famous for
chops and cheese. and, according 70 the
progressive plan, people who follow fads
must hereafter chase their dinners all
over New York, eating II in sections in
stead of adopting the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
policy and getting everything under the
same roof.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-27

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Electric lights. Unexcelled table. Tickets
include meals and berth aboard shib.