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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-02
WITH RED CROSS WORKERS,
Beds and Bedding Donated by Gener
Gus People for the Convalescent

A public meeting of the Red Cross So
ciety will be held in Century Hall, 121s
Suffer street, on Saturday afternoon. A
complete report of the work accomplished
by the society during the past two
months will be read. All members and
friends interested in the good work are
invited to attend.
Mrs. w. H. Crocker sent donation OF
500 yesterday and pupils at Mills Sem
mary sent $25.
Mrs. Lambert of 1915 Broderick street
donated a double bed mattress and easy
chair to the Convalescent Home yester-
day. Mrs. ]. p King sent a wire cot
bed, mattress, bedding, blankets, sheets
pillows and pillow-cases.
Supplies were sent yesterday to the
Heavy Artillery. Sixth California, Sew
enth California, utah Cavalry, First
Tennessee. Red Cross tent, F'ifty-first
Iowa, Division Hospital, First Washing
ton and Second Infantry
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-02

Stockton, told her story, which has re-
peatedly appeared in the newspapers She
simply related the circumstances of Mrs.
Botkin's visit and illness while she was
at her home. 1t was supposed, for a
time that Mrs. Botkin had confessed to
her nurse, but the latter denies that she
was ever taken into the confidence of the
woman now under arrest.
Mrs. Louise Seeley, a former friend of
Mrs. Botkin and Dunning who was ac-
cused by Mrs. Botkin of being the author
Of the anonymous letters sent to Mrs.
Cumming, swore that she had never seen
the letters, much less having written
them She declared complete ignorance
OF their existence until they were referred
to in the newspapers.
Miss Lizzie Livernash, a newspaper
woman. gave the details of interviews She
had had with Mrs. Botkin, and the sub
stance OF several conversations which
LOOK pace while she was in the accused
as the procuring of an indictment is
always an ex parte proceeding Mrs. Bot
KIN was not present in the jury room
when the testimony was given.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-02
A PRINTING FIRM ATTACHED.
Francis, Valentine & Co. Could Not
Withstand Their Heavy Losses
by Fire and Otherwise.

Several heavy attachments nave been
filed against the plant of Francis, valen--
tine & Co., at Clay and Sansome streets.
The first given to the Sheriff was in ia
pany to secure a debt for SIS, 112 70. The
second, filed late yesterday afternoon,
was by the paper firm of Blake, Moffitt &
Towne, and was for $7357 SO.
Francis, Valentine & Co. is one of the
largest concerns in the theatrical printing
business on the Pacific Coast. Several
years ago the secretary, E. C. ~Goggin
fled to Europe, having embezzled large
amount of money. Later came two fires.
which caused heavy losses and seriously
crippled the concern. The partners are S.
3. Valentine and Howard P. Taylor Jr.
A meeting of creditors will be called
without delay.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-02
EVIDENCE BEFORE
THE GRAND JURY
Chief Lees Asks That Mrs. Botkin Be
Indicted Under Section SAT Of
the Penal Code.

Yesterday afternoon Chief Lees and
Detective McNey presented to the Grand
Jury all the evidence so far gathered In
the Dunning case. The object of their
move is to secure an indictment against
hrs. Botkin under section BAT of the
Penal Code, which makes it felony for
a person. to send poisoned food through
the malls. An Indictment for murder will
not be asked for by Chief Lees, as that
would defeat his purpose to send the ac-
cused woman to Delaware, If he can pos
sibly do so.
If Mrs. Botkin were indicted for MUIR
der she would have the right to demand
a trial here, and should she be acquitted
she could not again be placed in jeopardy
on the same charge. The plan of the po-
lice is to secure an indictment on the
minor charge, thereby taking the case out
of the Jurisdiction of the Police Court and
then hold the prisoner indefinitely.
If sufficient evidence to fasten the muir
der Of Mrs. Dunning and Mrs. Deane upon
Mrs. Botkin could be obtained subse-
quently the Indictment would be quashed
and extradition might then follow.
Yesterdays proceedings seem strange
from the fact that If the police can show
reasonable or even presumptive proof that
Mrs. Botkin deposited the death package
in the mail her guilt of murder would be
indicated and she should be tried on that
charge.
The Grand Jury devoted four hours to
the case yesterday and adjourned subject
to call for a special session. 1t was
learned that no startling evidence was
presented by the prosecution, and an in
timation was given by juror that bill
against Mrs. Botkin was not likely to be
brought unless the police produced more
definite evidence than has so far been
presented. Acting District Attorney Hos
mer conducted the case for Chief Lees
and Detective McVey.
The witnesses examined were Cbiaf
Lees, Detective Mcvey, Mrs. Rauof. the
nurse; Mrs. Louise Seeley and Miss Lfv-
ernash, reporter who interviewed the
accused woman at Healdsburg and
Stockton before she was arrested
Chief Lees was the first witness. and
he gave tho Grand 1,1rv detailed etota
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-02
PATRICK SHEA CONVICTED.
Brutal Assailant Of Eliza Godecke
Will Meet His Just Deserts.

Patrick Shea has pity only for him
self. On June 16 last he criminally as
saulted Eliza Godecke, young girl, and
when her aged mother attempted to save
her daughter the rough drove her from
the room, paid no heed to the pleadings
of his young victim and completed his
purpose Wednesday he was, put, on
of evidence about him, and yesterday he
was found guilty of the crime with which
he was charged. When the jury returned
it's verdict he broke down ana CRIED like
a child: for himself he had naught but
pity, for others none. AS there are two
prior convictions against the criminal he
will probably suffer sentence that will
mean life behind prison bars.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-02
More Chinese Excluded.

Twenty-eght Chinese claiming to be
natives of this country and fifty with GER
tificates as traders, accountants, clerks.
ETC., were denied a landing yesterday by
Collector Jackson. The men with the GER
tificates were excluded because of the re-
cent ruling of the Treasury Department
that none but merchants, students or
tourists for pleasure are entitled to land.
These men cannot take an appeal, the
Judgment of exclusion on the part of the
claiming to be native Yankees have the
right of appeal Four asked for writs of
habeas corpus yesterday and writs will
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-02
Clarkson,s Second Trial.

The second trial of William Clarkson,
charged with stealing gold bullion from
the Mint. was begun yesterday in the
United States District Court, Bert Schles-
niger conducting the case on behalf of the
Government. A. T. SPOTS, ex-coiner of
the Mint, and William D. Carter. black
smith. were on the stand yesterday. Moth
this morning
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-02
Suit for Balance Due on Duties.

United States Attorney Henry S. Foote
brought suit In the United States District
Court yesterday on behalf of the United
states against the Pacific Commercial
and costs, that sum being the balance
due OF duty on 1880 pounds of walnuts
abandoned by the defendant in the Gov
lector
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-02
Meyerhof Not Poisoned.

Autopsy Surgeon Gallagher performed
an autopsy yesterday morning on the
body of Martin M. Meyerhof, the grocer
who fell dead few days ago at his place
of business on the corner of Mason and
Geary streets. He discovered no traces
of poison in the stomach and found evil
dence that death had been caused by
fatty degeneration of the heart. The body
had been embalmed, but despite that fact,
DR.. Gallagher is confident that Meyerhof
was not poisoned, as had been suspected
by his friends.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-02

Read the anecdotes about "soapy''
Smith by Cy Warman, in next Sun
days Call.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-15
THE ARTFUL RAVEN.
Anecdotes of Its Well-Known Sa

Anecdotes of Its We'll Known Saga
 city.
 Many stories are told of the cleyer- ness of the raven, a bird that really seems to have reasoning powers. One of these stories tells how a raven by a skilful stratagem, got young hare for it's dinner. It had bounced upon the little animal but the mother hare drove it away.
 Then the raven slowly retreated, en- couraging the mother to follow him, and even pretending that he was afraid of her. In this fashion he led her to con- siderable distance from her young one, and then, suddenly, before the hare had time to realize the meaning of the trick, he rose in the air. flew back, caught the young hare in his beak and bore it away.
 A similar plan was adopted by some ravens that wished to steal food from a dog. They leased him till he grew so angry that he chased them from the spot, but the artful birds turned sharp ly round, easily reached the dish before him, and carried off the choicer bits in triumph.
 As to the ravens power of speech, the following story-which Is given on the authority of Captain Brown, whc vouches for it's truth-will show how aptly it can talk. A gentleman, while travelling through wood in the South of England was startled by hearing a shout of Fair play, gentlemen; fair play!" uttered in loud tones. The cry being presently repeated. the traveller thought it must proceed from some one in distress, and at once began to search for him, He soon discovered two ra- vens fiercely attacking third. He was so struck with the appeal of the oppressed bird that he promply rescued him.
 It turned out that the victim was 2 ! tame raven belonging to house in the neighborhood, and the cry that 1t hat l used so opportunely was one of many l that it had been taught to utter.-Phila delphia Times.
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CIT ESHTRE F.

Dec. 14,-Mrs, N. D. Plumb has gone to Seymour to spend the winter with friends in that place,
 Rev. David Bishop has presented to the Cheshire public library fifty-one volumes of important works of history, science and general literature, for which the directors of the library wish to extend many thanks for this most valuable addition to the library,
 Friday evening, December IS, there will be a grand musical and reading entertainment at the town hall. Miss Harriett M. Bean of Boston, an accom- plished reader, will give series of Boys club" Also a complete musical programme by members of the club and their friends will be given, All are in- vited to this grand entertainment. Tickets 25 cents.
 Sunday, December IS, Rev. MT. Nich- ols of the Baptist church will preach in the Baptist church in Essex. Rev. c, A. Piddock of Hartford will conduct the services next Sunday in the Baptist churcE.
 Letters from Dr. Cornwall report him as well and enjoying the delight ful climate of Southern California, and his health is much improved. The ladies of the Baptist church have a new, scheme to raise money for the church. They propose to hold so- cial in the parlors of the church Fri day evening. Each person is to place on slip of paper their height with five cents for every foot in an envelope. Each person presenting the envelope at the door Is entitled to admission and supper.
 Miss c. M. Hickox has gone to New Haven to spend two weeks. MT. and Mrs. Dr. Denison are enter taining two ladies from New York. The cold wave came here Tuesday night. Wednesday morning the ther- mometer was from to below zero.
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aNamts.

One Cent Word for each insertion, five cents Q Word for full Week. ssv- en times.
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REWARD.
TO WHOM IF MAY CONCERN.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that six policies of the Imperial Insurance Company Nimited), numbered 1oo,006. 1o00o7, 100,- 00S, 100,0 ,009, 1o0O10 and 1O00l1, respective ly, bearing name of and intended for use at Wallingford, Connecticut, agency, have been either lost or issued without the knowl- edge or authority of the said Company, and that the said policies are null and void and the Company will not be held bound by the same. Any p person ,n having possession of any same to the Imperial Insurance Company Uimitedl, 33 Pine street, New York, N, T.. or to " r, McNel X Co.,, agents for said Company at New. Haven. Connecticut. s2 Church street, will be paid, in the event of the same being in blank, reward of ten dollars ($1O), or, if the same has been issued to him as aforesaid, by a person claiming authority the amount which he may have paid to such person as an alleged premium on receipt by said Company of proper proof of such payment by him, and ten dollars (S1O) in addition thereto. IMPERIAL IN SURANCE COMPANY LIMITEDl, 33 Pine Street, New York, N. Y.
 December Sth 1898. d9 Ct
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NEW HAVEN COUNTY NATIONAL

New Haven, Dec. 10, 1S9S The annual meeting of the stockholders oh serve the ensuing year, will be held at their banking house on Tuesday, January 10, 1893. Polls open from Il o'clock q. m. to 12 m.
 H. G. REDFIELD, d12 to ja10&w1t Cashier.
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DEATHS.
LOST.

ANTIQUES FOH CHRISTMAS. MIRRORS, Candlestcks, fine Furniture, at residence.
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8nartl and Rooms.

FURNis AkD ROOMS WITH board to q family or gentleman and wife, or gentleman. MRS. SANFORD, nues. d13 I'm
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Boston Grocery
Canned Goods.
Tea and Coffee.

We carry the finest goods, quality and price unquestionable; also Tetley Teas In packages, Victor and C. & s. Seal brand in tins.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-15
District of New Haven, ss Probate Court
 ID aaI4alan | :

District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court
 December 18th, 1898. ESTATE of MARY CAROLINE TURNEY, late of New Haven, in said District, de- ceased.
 An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of said de- ceased, having been presented in Court and Daniel T. Mallett ct al of New York, N. r.. having made written application praying that the same may be probated, and that letters testamentary may be granted as by said application on file in this Court more fully appears, 1t is
 .ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at Court of Pro- bate to be held at New Haven, in said Dis triet, on the 20th day of December, 1898. at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and that public notice of the pendency of said application, and of the time and place of the hearing thereon, be given to all parties interested in said estate by publishing this order three times in a newspaper having q circulation - LIVINGSTON ". cLEAvELAND. F d14 3ts Judge. !
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FINEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT. WONDERFUL imported St. Bernard male; beauty; elegance, admirable, very rare; size astonishable; two years old; watehful; good companion. EXERT,
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The record-union., 1898-12-03

Archdukes attended special thanks
giving service IN the garrison church.
The distribution Of jubilee medals to
the troops followed. Services were
also celebrated in other churches, COM
memorative meetings were held in the
University schools. and there was much
rejoicing throughout the provinces.
SERVICES AT WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Dec. "a brilliant
offlcial and religious service, commem-
oratiye Of the fiftieth anniversary of
emperor Francis Josepf's accession TO
the throne of Austria, was held at St.
Mathews Church to-day under the aus
plces OF the Austrian Legation. and In
recognition Of its national character.
PRESIDENT Mckinley and Secretary Hay
We're present in behalf OF the United
states Government, while the foreign
Governments were represented by the
fuH strength of the diplomatic corps.
The church was elaborately festooned
Tor the occasion, flowers and potted
plants filling the chancel. AS the off,
cial guests arrived they were met by
the Austrian officials, Baron Reidl and
Baron Paumgartten, In the stunning
DR.. Thodorovich, representing the civil
branch Of Austria's staff.
The President and Mr. Hay occupied
the front pew to the right of the chan
eel, While across the aisle sat Sir Julian
PauncefOte, British ambassador, and
count Cassini, Russian Embassador. in
their richly embroidered uniforms.
Among the many other foreign repre-
seatatives were Baron Speck Won Stern
berg Of Germany, M. Thiebaut, France;
Marquise Santo- -Thryso Of Portugal, the
Chinese and Corean Ministers with
their stats, and the Ministers of Tur-
key, Argentine, Brazil, Switzerland and
Denmark. Colonel Maus and Michler
OF General Miles staff were present
as representatives Of the army.
Archbishop Martinelli, the Papa1 Del
egate, occupied place in the chanceI
and participated in the religious SER
vice, which was celebrated by a large
number Of priests and acolytes. There
was no sermon, the solemn high mass
and elaborate musical program con-
stituting the ceremony.
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PHRENoLoGY AND PALMrsrRv
TREE LECTURE
EXTRAORDINARY

FREE LECTURER EXTRAORDINARY
announcement. Return of Professor
Fred Bell the eminent palmist and
Of teachers, who, after three years sue
cessful tour Of Europe, will deliver
three OF the most reYna rkable lectures
on up-to-date subjects, ever given in
this city, at the Phythian Castle. as
I4tlows; Ifh ,,,sae Monday evening. December
So S Is Your Eife " s. satnrda0 Us a0uT evenne aane
December 10th, "Phrenoiogy. or Heads
and Faces Sunday evening, Decem-
bel, 11th, Love, Courtship. Marriage
Ing with public reading Of @ heads : and md
hands selected by the audience, which
will be found to be entertainingly
funny. Mr. Bell sings better and
grander than ever and renders several
Brooklyn Eagle, New. York" Admission
free. A few reserved seats at 10 cents
can be had at the door on evening OF the
lecture. Doors open at $780, commences
,aaa at sharp. Professor Bell Is acknow-
of astrological palmistry, phrenology and
practical occultism of the present day
Occultism indicates mystery, or hidden
but only mysterious or hidden from un-
awakened souls. Lessons privately In
Full life readings in which your past,
present and future will be fully revealed
without the possibility of mistake by
the science OF palmistry. Phrenologfcal
examinations daily Mr. Bell Is also an
Pain and disease disappear under hts
touch ana the sunshine of his philosophy
as Il by magic Psychic examinations
free. callers received daily at his par
lorss Nos and 4, at the Davis Building
al X street, from 10 a. m. to D. m
Lowest fee will be reduced to so cents
for one week only
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The Madonretta.

From the rocks where the pine trees
AT the meeting of sea and land
She looked out DER the sea
And the Child-God on her arm
Keeps the Fisher from harm
Z May peace 20 with thee
Towards. the East, where He worked and
died
The land Of the Crucified.
She gazeS, nor turns away
And Gods light pauses a SPACE
To rest on her dear face
At the spring OF each day.
Tho storms may beat on the strand,
Solemn and still and grand.
She heedS not their wrath
But the ships that sail in the Blight
BY day and through darksome night
She speeds on their path.
When at midday the sun. risen high,
Tunes water and air and sky
To one blue common chord
Then myrtle and thyme at her feet,
Wrap In incense pure and sweet,
The Elect OF the Lord.
And the winds and the pines and the
waves
Sing in murmurous slaves,
And repeat, without cease.
The words from her lips that fall
Gods mercy rest on all,
And on all be peace" The Spectator.
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EVENTS ON The TURF.
RESULTS OF COAST AND EAST
ERIN RACES.
Jerilderio, Almoner, David Tenny,
May W., San Venado and Ed.
Garland Win at Oakland.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2.-Weather
at Oakland fine; track heavy. Results:
Five furlongs, selling, Jerilderio &C.
Sloan), 2 to I, won; Celoso (Jones), Z to
8. second; Corriente (Turner), to 1,
third. Tme-1 :02. Little Sister, Santa
Lucia, Wild Flower, Belola and Flam-
beau also ran.
Four and half furlongs, selling, AL
moneer (Spencer), g. to 1, won; Faver-
sham Gones), 6 to /, second; Royal Fan
(Turner), 12 to I, third. Time-0:55.
Clarando, Ojai, Racivan, Banewor, Tib-
uron, Oraibee, Gilt Edge, Furia and
Sugden also ran.
Mile and a sixteenth, David Tenny
CH. Martin), to 10, won; McFarlane
bert (Woods), 30 to /, third. Time
1s4914. Zarro, None Such and Adam
Andrew also ran.
Seven furlongs. May w. (Bullman). 2
to !, won; Paul Griggs (H. MARTINI,
to 8, second; Rosinante (Jones), third
Time-1:27. Edgemont and Ricardo
also ran.
Seven furlongs, San Venado (Jones),
10 to 1, won; Torsida IN. Turner), to
10, second; Recreation (H. Martdn), 8
to 5, third. Time-1:2 :27A. Bdfiverso,
Beaumonde, Tenrica and Cyaro also
ran
Six furlongs, selling, Ed Garland IT..
(H. Martinl, even, won; iWhitcomb &c.
Jones), to /, second; Olitaway (Turn-
.er) 3 to 1, third. Time-1:14. Lady
Britannia, Ruskin, New Moon, Glen
Anne and Scintillate also ran
AT NEW ORLEANS.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 2-Weather
cloudy and track heavy. Results:
Six furlongs, Damocles won, Colonel
Frank Waters second, Borden third.
Time-1:211
Six furlongs, Cuirassier won, Menda-
cious second, Bright Night third. Time
Il :23h.
Mile and seventy yards, Blue Dan
won, Mariti second, Moch third. Time
1:55%
Mile and seventy yards. Joe Shelby
won, Lauretta D. second, Deyo third.
Time-1: 561a.
Seven furlongs, Zarraboo won, Elkin
second, Frisket third. Time-1:37A.
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EMPEROR FRANCIS JOSEPH.
FHTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF
ACCESSION TO THRONE.
The Day Celebated Throughout the
the Provinces Of Austria
Hungary.

VIENNA. Dec. 2.-Emperor Francis
Joseph to-day. upon the f1ftdeth anIli-
Veasary Of his accession to the throne,
issued a general order to the army
thanking the soldiers for their loyalty
and fearless valor throughout his
reign, and declaring that he viii ever
look upon the army as the shield and
protector of the throne and fatherland.
Amnesty has been granted to political
Offenders in Hungary and a number OF
decorations have been granted.
All the newspapers, without dfstinc-
ton as to politics. publish articles ex-
tolLng the Austrian Emperor as the
guardian Of European peace.
The day was ushered in with the
booming of cannon and a grand reveille
sounded by the bugles of all the regi-
ments of the garrison. The city was
gaily decorated with flags, and the
streets were thronged with people
wearing black and yellow or red and
white favors and jubilee medals. The
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The New York Ordered to Havana

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-The New
York has been ordered to proceed to
Havana immediately. 1t is not known
whether any other ships will be sent
to Cuba Upon the arrival of the New
York at Havana, Admiral Sampson will
resume his duties as commander of the
North Atlantic Squadron. and again
will hoist his flag on the New York.
Whether or not the Cuban Commission
win return north on the cruiser will
depend upon their own wishes.