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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
WAS WETTSTEIN THROWN oUTP Captain Gillen Investigating Into the
 Cause of His Death.

From information received by Captain Gillen of the Seventeenth street station an inquiry has been started by him into the cause of the death of Edward Wett- stein, who was run over by the wagon which he was driving on the San Jose road last Friday. The report that was furnished to the police and Coroner was to the effect that the wagon while going over rut in the road pitched Wettstein out, when the wheels went over his chest and crushed his life out. Since then information has been conveyed to Captain Gillen that Joseph Canencend who was sitting on the seat with Welt stein, was seen to strike him and after ward throw him off.
 Acting on this, Officers P. McKenna and T. Kennedy were detailed to investigate the case and in the meantime bring Ca nencend into the station for interroga- tion. This they did, and in his pocket was found a portion of Wettstein's watch chain. He explained the presence of the broken chain by saying that he did not like to give it to the dead mans widow as 1t would only increase her grief.
 Considering the nature of the informa- ton Captain Gillen decided to detain Ca nencend until further investigation may be had as to whether he did or did not throw Wettstein off the seat
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"The Worst Charter D

The executive committee of the Con- tinental League last night adopted the following cali to voters:
 Whereas The proposed charter for this city prepared by fifteen freeholders-owners of land, upon the theory of monarchical gov is fit to make charters for a municipal gov ernment and that citizens, especially working men who own no land. are unfit in free country to be members of a convention to frame a municipal charter; and
 Whereas, This body of fifteen freeholders se- lected upon this aristocratc principle has pro- duced charter based upon the monarchicaI principle and dstrust of the people of a mu- nicipality; a charter which will increase our and in addition will establish bond mill to augment indebtedness and impose addi- tional taxes on our people, which creates a Lord Mayor--a municipal boss with immense powers and patronage which destroys the usefulness of all public officials, making them the serfs of his ordship, the Mayor; a char ter which gives ex-Mayors seat for life in the Board of Supervisors, creating an aris- tocracy of Lord Mayors with oligarchicaI pow for life and making ex- Mayors our munich pal nobility, such provision has never before disgraced a charter made for American free men; charter which entrenches the city rail- roads in their franchises and power, and by it's impracticable and unreasonable requirements will prevent the establishment of rival and other railroads in this city; which creates srch a board of public works as in other cities has resulted in imposing a great burden of taxation and creating immense corruption a charter full of objectionable and unreasonable provisions. which will impair the efficiency and usefulness of municipal government
 The Continental League therefore calls upon all citizens irrespective of party, who believe in the equality of rights and the right of the people to elect their own officers and to gov ern themselves, and who desire an economic ca 1 and efficient municipal government to oppose | this, the worst charter ever drafted for an American city
 CURRIE, Chairman; F. D. WORTH Presi-
 dent; HAMILTON J. HIGGINS. Secretary
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DRUMMED OUT OF CAMP.
Expelled in Disgra ce From the Seventh Regiment of Cali
 fOpnia Volunteers.

William G. Mitchell, formerly of the Seventh Regiment of the National Guard, who came to this city with Colonel Der rvs command has been drummed out of the Seventh's camp in disgrace, and ordered by Colonel Berry not to put his foot inside the Seventh's lines again.
 The charge preferred against him at his trial yesterday morning was in substance the obtaining of money under false pre- lenses.
 Mitchell came as a private in the hos pital corps, but never enlisted. He hung around the Sevenths hospital corps tent, and represented to Colonel Berry that he had secured position as a private clerk or orderly to Colonel Smith of the First Regiment. When he came here he wore the uniform of a private soldier. He managed by some means to obtain from the quartermaster a first sergeant's blouse, and donning this he yesterday canvassed among the visitors in camp for funds for the hospital corps, representing that it was sadly in need of funds. One of the stewards saw some ladies give Mitchell $2. He never turned over the money, but appropriated 1t for his own use Mitchell comes from Los Angeles, 1t Is said, and does not bear good name.
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CAMP AT THE PRESIDIO.
Infantry - The Gentle Rain

In the matter of regimental colors the two battalions of the Sixth Infantry have not been forgotten, for yesterday morning a very handsome stand of colors was pre- sented to Colonel Johnson's command by a committee representing the citizens of Stockton.
 Colonel Berry of the Seventh kindly loaned the Sixth the services of his band for the presentation ceremony, which took place upon the parade ground or the Fourteenth Infantry. The committee that presented the colors consisted of Orrin 5. Henderson, chairman of the Board or Supervisors of San Joaquin County; Will liam Inglis, Mayor of Stockton; trank E, Dunlap, Arthur Levinsky, Colonel George E. Sperry, c. NJ Weber and Francls Cut ting. Mrs. Henderson and Mrs. Sperry were also present, having accohpdhieu their husbands here.
 Mr. Henderson introduced Mayor lnglls, who in turn presented MT. Dunlap, the orator of the occasion. He spoke n d pa pa triotic way and Colonel Johnson nttlngly responded as he accepted the colorS on behalf of the battalions.
 Captain Darlington has received orders affairs Immediately. From this he antic- ipates that in the very near future ne may receive orders detailing him Tor ac tive service. It is known positlvely that If the Government permits Of the addl- tion of another battalion to the Sixth h. fantry Captain Darlington will be com missioned as its colonel by Governor Budd The brigadier generalship, which has been mentioned in connection with the captain, is by no means an lmposs1- bility, as 1t Is reported that his twenty years of active service in the army will more than discount the political pull or some of the inexperienced soldiers now seeking the position.
 Major Mccarthy, acting under instruc- tions from Major Surgeon White. U. s. A., yesterday issued orders to Captain Farrell of the First Captain Russell of the Seventh and Captain Rottanzi of the Sixth to hold themselves, in immediate leave with the first expedition that sails for Manila
 It is now definitely known that Major Mccarthy will remain behind in charge of ali the volunteer surgeons until the last detachment of volunteer troops has been ordered to Manila, when he will leave with them. Captains Rethers and RoDlee are still in charge of the brigade hospital,
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and are not affected by the orders issued

and are not affected by the orders issued
 Colonel Berry yesterday extended to Colonel Johnson and his command an in- yitation to attend divine service In the large service tent in the Seventh's camp by the r. M. c. A. The invitation was accepted by Colonel Johnson,
 63, N D. G. w., yesterday presented the First Regiment with a storm bunting flag.
 lieutenant Otto schewerdtfeger of Company E was presented yesterday with a very handsome sword by the em- ployes of Division E of the Market-street Railway.
 football player, is going to leave the atn- letic arena and seek new laurels else where. Cochran, with about thirty stu dents from Berkeley, will enlist as pr1- yates in the Fourteenth United States h. fantry. They will be assigned to one company as a body and will go with the regulars to Manila.
 Camp life at the Presfdio has again be- come one of the hardships that fall to soldiers. The rain of yesterday after noon, while not as heavy as that Of the first of the week, has once more reduced the company streets to that state or stickey paste that makes walking difh- thing with mud. One new case of pneu- monia was reported in the Seventh yes terday, and it was removed to the post hospital. The case Is a serious one. Be- sides this, the general health of the diff ferent regiments is excellent. No new cases of the measles have developed in the Oregon regiment, and Major Nc ened epidemic has been successfully checked.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
Entertainment of Company O.

The entertainment and lecture for the benefit of the armory and uniform fund of Company O, League of the Cross Cadets, will take place at Metropolitan Temple Tuesday evening, May 31 For the past few months the members have been working assiduously to make the affair a success, and a programme has been arranged which will rival if not excel any yet presented by the various companies. Hon. James G. Mcguire will deliver the lecture and the following will also assist in the entertainment: Thomas Leary, Mrs. Margaret s. Killen, Miss Clair Fex, Professor Harrison and the San Francisco Conservatory Mandolin CI1h
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
Patriotic Elks.

An enthusiastic meeting of Golden Gate Lodge No. 6, Benevolent Protective Oruer of Elks, was held last Friday night. Flo quent and patriotic speeches were made by many of the members, and when the beautiful new silk American flag was un- furled for the first time excitement was sented to the lodge by it's lady friends. Golden Gate No. is the only lodge of Elks which has pledged itself to care for all members who enlist in the United States service, and also their families during their absence. The lodge will visit the AlcaZar Theater tomorrow night in a body, In honor of the first appearance, after years of absence, of Lewis Morri- son, who is an old member of Golden Gate Lodge
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
Republicans Honor Dewey.

The Dewey Republican Club met at 14 McAllister street last night. The meeting was presided over by H. D. Mitchell, who announced the following committee of seven on charter election; John Brown J. P. Joyce, John Blake, J. c. Sawtell William T. O'Neil, John F. Uhlhorn and s. L. Swanson. John Choice moved that a committee of three on conference be appointed to confer with the State thS objects and purposes of the same and report back at the next meeting. The chair selected the following: Charles Israel, John F. Uhlhorn and J. r. Joyce The chair announced the following exec. utive committee: J. P. Joyce, Captain F M. Smith, John F. Uhlhorn, J. T. Terry John Brown, $. L. Swanson and Stepher Carty.
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GRAND OLD MAN.
O o o o o o O o o

 +o question asked by her, relative to 2 matter of current news. It is her GUS tom to have nice social chats with her pupils on all matters of importance oc- curing in all parts of the world, and not infreouently the subject is introduced in the form of a question. After her class had assembled the other morning she be- gan in this way: Children, l suppose YOU have heard that man of public note has just passed away. One Of the great est lights of civilization is no more. All who knew him loved him. and he has been known for years as the Grand Old Man Now how many of you can tell me his name?"
 Instantly the hand of every child in the class was raised. and the teacher asked; ''Weu, who was he?"
 "Judge Campbell" shouted the entire class with one voice.
 While the answer was net what Miss Staples expected it showed one thing, that the late jurist was we'll and favor ably known to the younger element of the community.
 o. H. Savage and wife, c. T.. Blake more w. s. Gardner and l.. Meyers, who have just returned from Alaska, where they located some rich mining claims, are at the Palace.
 S. l.. Lee, MD, and wife, of Carson. Ney.; T. w Bullock, merchant of Chi cago, and De Putron Gldder corre- spondent for several London newspapers, are among the arrivals at the Palace.
 F. A. Boole, a Sanger lumber merchant; George H. Stewart, a Los Angeles mer- chant. and H. A Jastro, chairman or the Board of Supervisors of Bakersfield, are among those who registered at the Grand yesterday afternoon.
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Death of Mrs. EaSton.

Mrs. Susan D. Easton, widow or the late Oliver w. Easton died at her home 1872 Steiner street, yesterday morning. Mrs Easton came to this city early in the years she has been e connected with chari,, table work and was one of the original Children's Hospital She leaves three sons, Wendell and George Easton of Eas- ton, Eldridge & Co., and Davis Easton; also a daughter. Miss Elizabeth D. Eas- ton; who is well known in educational circles. The funeral services, which will be strictly private, will take place this afternoon
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
LUMBER GOES DOWN.
The Pool Has Been Forced to Lower
 Its Own Schedule.

After repeated efforts to force up the price of lumber, the lumber pool. known has at last been forced to draw back, and In all probability the prices will soon be down to the old level
 The claim is made that there has been an overproduction and an under-con- sumption very slack season IS also anticipated owing to the war and the ex- pected failure of the crops in many parts of the State. The Association met on Friday, and decided upon a reduction of $1 per thousand on carload lots. The new schedule was put into effect at once, ana 1t Is probable that further reductions VIII be made before the end of the season.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
Pawning Jewelrv His Failing.

Mrs. Georgie Hubbard who lives in the Burnett House on Market street, last night caused the arrest of John Edward Tibbetts, an assayer. She claims that John visited her in an intoxicated condi- tion, and during a conversation was given watch to have repaired. Instead of carrying out her wish he pawned it. The next day he induced her to lend him diamond ring valued at s20O, which he also pawned. Finding out his failing she had him arrested, with view to curing him and of getting her jewelry back.
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journed to meet tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
 It was desired that 1t should be an- nounced that the counting of the votes will not take more than an hour and 8 half after the closing of the polls It is expected that the knowledge of this fact will make old officers more willing t0 aarye
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unlimited extent. In fact. 1t Is even pos sible for them to oust a teacher by sim ply failing to reissue his certificate when 1t expires. There are also a number of old teachers holding primary certificates who may be turned off by a very simple process whenever 1t is deemed advisable to make a few vacancies.
 These are only few of the many bad points in the school regulations, but there are enough of tSsm to fill book almost as large as the chafter itself"
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
She Claims the Jewels.

Mrs Emma Sterett, who is widely known in this city through her association with the late Gustav Walter. proprietor of the Orpheum Theater, has sued M. Meyerfeld Jr., manager of the theater, to recover possession of jewels she values at S7341 Mrs. Sterett claims the jewels and alleges that the defendant unlaw- fully came into the possession of the same. In consequence she demands their return or their equivalent in money.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
Relieved of Diamonds and Money

Mrs. w. c. Wise reported to the police last night the loss of a diamond ring, a set of diamond earrings and sum of money. She informed them that she went to Camp Richmond to see the new arrivals, and while buying oranges for a purse containing the above articles.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
Stuck on the Ways.

The tug Alert of Spreckels' fleet was sent. out at midnight to relieve a vessel at the Fulton Iron Works. An attempt had been made to launch the boat, but she stuck on the ways and 1t was found necessary to bring the tug to her aid.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
A Police Officer Injured.

Officer Peter Coleman. one of the old est members in the department. while riding in the police patrol on his way to thrown out as the vehicle rounded Q
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22

Miss Alice Sta ples, a teacher in one of the pub lie schools In the Mission, was a little astonished the other day by
 --o nnan
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
COLLECTED IN
 THE CORRIDORS

E. F. Jackman, a Pfttsburg merchant, is at the Palace.
 Mrs. Mackenzie of San Jose is staying at the California.
 G. B. Katzenstein, a fruit dealer of Sacramento, Is & guest ct the Lick
 pr. V. w. Stiles of Riverside and Dr. F. W. Bliss of Santa Cruz are at the Grand.
 Frederick Dodd, manager of the Hughes Hotel in Fresno, Is among the arrivals at the Baldwin.
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curve and sustained a sprained wrist ana nip and an abrasion of the face lie was removed to the Receiving HospitaA.
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CAIIFoRNIANs IN NEW YORK.
 NEW YORK, May 21.-E. L. Brayton of San Francisco is at the Imperial.
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W the Baldwin.
 0 o 0 o Some tim o o ago." said H. L. o FOR sation at the Pal rorrDou o ace last night.
 rNIEOOHi' ''there died in
 Montana a man,
 Colonel Thornton by name about whom a number of funny incidents have been related. He was @ native of Missouri a fine specimen of manhood, and was very emphatic in the manner of expressing himself. The col onel held the position of penitentiary in- spector some years ago, and was in the habit of making his tour of inspection on a saddle mule, an animal especially fitted for travel In that mountainous district by reason of his great strength and sure footedness. One day the colonel was vis- iting one of the prisons, and after tying his mule to fence rail he went inside to pursue his investigations. A trusty who had for a long time planned a little scheme of escape on the colonel's mule. watched his opportunity, and. untying the brute, he jumped on his back and was soon speeding off for the mountains. At that moment the colonel himself came out of the prison for some purpose or other and at glance took in the situation or the fleeing convict. Gazing in amazement not unmixed with admiration at the bold dash for freedom, the colonel threw his hat up in the air and yelled vociferously, Go 1t, you liberty-loving cuss, go it! and soon the escaping trusty was lost to view in the recesses of the mountains"
 Easton Mills, mining man of Carson, New, and w. Forsyth, ralsin packer or af Occidental
 O. A. Foster of Santa Cruz is temporar- fly located at the California. preparatory to his departure for the Klondike.
 R. B. Oullahan, who Is engaged in the real estate and insurance business in Stockton, Is registered at tne Grand.
 P. Benton of London. A. D. Hickey of Philadelphia, w. P. Black of Cleveland and H. D. Bell of Mansfield, Ohio, are reg istered at the Baldwin.
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Advances made on furniture and pianos, with CT without removal. J. Noonan. 1o17- 1923 Mission.
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French Dinner, 25c

All the good things, with wine and an orange ice. The Ralston. fS3 Market.'
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-06
CARRANZA WILL GO.

Montreal. June 6.-The Spanish spy
system which Lieutenant Carranza has
been directing from this city is likely to
be terminated by the authorities. both
Canadian and British. to whom complaint
has been made by the American govern
ment. The letter. for the seizure Of
which Detective Kellert was tried and
acquitted, was stolen really by man
from across the line. It's contents is
of such a nature as to establish the fact
that Carranza has been abusing Cana
dian hospitality-by his Vaccinations
against friendly power.
There are some interesting questions
involved as to the right of the American
government to prefer a formal demand
for the expulsion Of the Spanish officer
but on the whole the best opinion Is that
his conduct has practically convicted
him of the charge Of using neutral ter
ritory as a base of hostile operations
against the United States. 1t Is not
doubted that the officer will not remain
in Canada TO make an issue. but, find
ing his usefulness destroyed, Will de-
part at once. IT is expected that he will
endeavor to secure other agents to take
up his work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-06
ACT OF HERoIsM.

Tampa, June 6.--By an act OF heroism,
Lieutenant Parker, who Is In charge OF
a clubhouse which is being used by the
government as storehouse. and Thomas
MCGEE, a veteran of the civil war. pre-
vented what might have been a calamity.
While force of soldiers was engaged
in carrying boxes of ammunition from
the warehouse and loading them into
waiting army wagons. smoke was seen
issuing from one OF the boxes. In an
instant the cry of fire went up, and SOL
diers and negro roustabouts piled over
each other in their scramble for safety
McGee, however, rushed towards the
box, picked IL up and staggered toward
the water with 1t alone when Lieutenant
Parker, who had heard the warning cry,
ran to his assistance, and they carried
the box to the river 1t was recovered
later when the tide went out and was
found to be considerably charred.
How the fire originated is a mystery.
In the storehouse were piled hundreds
.of boxes of ammunition each containing
1000 cartridges. Had the cartridges In
the burning box exploded a great loss OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-06

mile. 1t seems a miracle that her ap-
rarently riddled hull could have reached
the goal. After five minutes the firing
ceased and all socamextark again.
When the curtain on She night was at
last lifted the light disclosed launch
riding the waves at the very throat OF
the entrance to the harbor. In an in
slant the guns of the shore batteries
were turned upon her. and, with last,
lingering look for the crew Of the Mer-
rimac. Ensign Powell headed his launch
close along shore to the westward. In
this lay his salvation. The guns OF the
batteries to the westward could not be
depressed enough to hit the little launch,
and the gun of MORO castle would not
bear upon her; but the Spaniards, never
theless, fired wildly, overshooting the
launch until the latte~ was fully two
miles up the coast. Then some Of q
shells began TO drop fairly close. and one
of them threw n cloud OF spray on board
the small craft.