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The San Francisco call., 1898-10-20
Reports of the Grand Officers Adopted With but Few Slight Altera-
 +ions-Election To-Day.
tions-Election II

At the opening of the session or the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star yes terday morning there was larger at tendance than on the previous day.
 The morning session was taken up in the consideration of the reports of the worthy grand patron. the worthy grand matron. the grand secretary and the grand treasurer, and these, including the and matron, were with very slight alter ations adopted.
 During the afternoon the greater part of the time was taken up in the consid- eration of a proposition, to have the Grand Chapter allow, in addition to mile- age. sleeping car accommodations to del egates whenever the same is necessary After considerable discussion 1t was adopted.
 Several resolutions were offered and re- ferred to the proper committees.
 In the evening the grand officers and the delegates attended a theater party at the Baldwin,
 To-day the principal business will be the election of the grand officers, who will conduct the affairs of the order for the ensuing year
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-20
BLAINE'S WAR ROMANCE. Collector Jackson Investigates the Strange Tale of a Wild Vol
 unteer Officer.

In the opinion of Customs Collector Jackson Captain James G. Blaine Is a degenerate son of a noble sire, and is a romancer of no mean ability. A recent purports to be an interview with the mili- tary roisterer. in which he said that he arrived in San Francisco from Honolulu with 900 cigars in his possession. He in- formed the customs inspector of that fact and added, ''I am Captain James G. Elaine" whereupon the inspector groVeled in the dust of the dock and the captain walked ashore over the prostrate body of the humbled official
 gated yesterday, and found that there was not a particle of truth in the matter. As great a parsonage as General Greene was placed under the customs regulations on. his arrival here on the steamship China and 1900 cigars and silk screen, the latter valued at S350. were taken pos session of by the customs officers and for warded to New York in bond under the nrovisions of article 362 of the tariff act.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-20
ALHAMBRA THEATER
 CLOSED TEMPORARILY [
c1TgAN OPERA COMPANY IS AN
 OTHER GOLD BRICK.
Stockholders Will Reopen the House October 80 With New Attrac-
 tions From the East.

The doors of the Alhambra Theater were not opened last evening ana the house will remain closed until the stock holders can secure new attractions rom inc East The date of the reopening has been set for Sunday, October 3O
 The stockholders in this amusement en- terprise have been unfortunate in more ways than one ever since they undertook to cater to the San Francisco pleasure seekers. Attractions that were recon mended as first-class were brought rom the East only to prove of little or no merit A change of management was made but with no better success, TOT an other gold brick was foisted upon the sfockholders in the Cuban Opera com. pany. a nondescript combination thai eeouSht to make up in vulgarity what 1t lacked in talent After two performances nf these people the stockholders wisely Gecided not to jeopardize the reputation of their house any further. so they can celed the engagement and closed the doors. .,-o,zr, +o. sec,,ra a frst-class company which Will preak the hoodoo that seems to nave mover eu over the Alhambra, and the promoter: nronoise that when the house reopens II will be with an attraction worthy oI the patronage of San Franciscans.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-20
The Trade of the Pacific and Its New Opportunities, in next Sundays Call.
An Insane Prisoner.

Marcus Marquesan, laborer, who was sent to the Branch House of Correction last week by Judge Conlan for three months for stealing carpenters tools, was examined by the Insanity Commissioners yesterday. His case was continued until to-day. He told Judge Conlan at the time he was sen bread for his children, who were starv- ing. His wife stated yesterday that her husband had a. severe illness recently. sire {o Sde steal e anything T @ on which Rs could lay his hands. His mind was affected, and he thought he owned gold mine in Mexico. Marquesan became unruly in the House of Correction and tried to kill him. self by beating his head against the bars of his cell.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-20

ly filled the lecture hall of the Young Mems Christian Association building was held last evening in preparation for the competitive drill to take place at the Mechanics Pavilion next Tuesday evening, the 18th inst. One company each from the regiments remaining at the Pre- sidio will participate in the affair. A silver cup has been donated as trophy to be awarded the best drilled company. Officers of the regular army have con- scented to serve as judges. There will also be a band concert by the three regi- mental bands from the Twentieth Kan sas, the First Tennessee and Fifty-firSt Iowa regiments. The proceeds realized from the entertainment will be devoted to the work of the Army and Navy Chris tian Commission, now being vigorously prosecuted in this city and at Ma nila. General admission 9 cents, re- served seats 50 cents, now on sale at Sherman, Clay & Co.'S.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-20
OPPOSED TO BONDS.
West Oakland Improvement Club
 Goes on Record.

OAKLAND, Oct. 19.-The West Oakland Improvement Club has passed the follow ing resolutions:
 Resolved. That the people of West Oakland are opposed to the bond issue to purchase land around Lake Merritt for a park.
 Resolved, That the sewer to keep the sew age out of Lake Merritt should be built at the expense of the district to be drained by 1t.
 Resolved That the Oakland Library should be kept open until Jock in the evening without additional expense for salaries
 Resolved, That we believe the proper place teenth-street marsh where the abatement of a nuisance and it's Identification as 8 park will benefit the whole city
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-20
DIR. DUNN's STAND.
For Seven Years He Has Stood for
 Lake Improvement.

OAKLAND, Oct. 19.-Health Officer pr. J. T. Dunn has published a statement in which he shows that the dredging of Lake Merritt is necessary to the public health. The doctor quotes from an ar ticle in last Mondays Call. which he sup plements with facts and data to prove that the drainage into Lake Merritt has long been a great evil and is daily be- coming worse. pr. Dunn shows that since 1891 he has been persistent advo-
 The new tax levy, which will in all probability be adopted, provides for the dredging of the lake before the close of the present fiscal year, and as the mud taken from the lake will be used to fill in the marsh land between Eighth and Twelfth streets, the greater part of the contemplated improvements advocated by the Lake Merritt and Peralta clubs are now assured.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-20
Alameda News Notes.

ALAMEDA, Oct. 19.-R. B. Tappan has already announced his candidacy for City Attorney. The election takes place next May.
 will give a Halloween social, October 31, at Blanding Hall.
 Alameda Parlor No. 1T, N S. G. w. will celebrate the fourteenth anniversary of it's institution November g. The par Tor intends to make the occasion a mem orable one. The following committee will have charge of the festivities: E. B. Owens, L. H. Transue c. T. Rose, L, Fisher and Max Gundlach.
 Alice Rix Writes About the King of the sleuths, in next Sundays Call.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-20

Amendment Number One, being Senate
 Constitutional Amendment No. fl
 (exempting certain claims against the
 the existing indebtedness of the City
 of Vallejo for the construction of it's
 water works from the provisions of
 the Constitution requiring such claims
 to be paid from the income and reve-
 nues of the year in which they were
 incurred).
 For the Amendment7
 Amendment Number Two. being Senate
 Constitutional Amendment No. 10
 (providing for framing local county
 government acts by inhabitants of
 counties for their government).
 For the Amendment?
 Amendment Number Three, being Sem
 ate Constitutional Amendment No. A (providing for the creation of a
 Court of Claims to determine claims against the State, and to consist of three Superior Judges designated by the Governor to serve without extra compensatton). For the Amendmentf Amendment Number Four, being As sembly Constitutional Amendment No. 37 (exempting consolidated cities and counties, organized or to be or ganized or holding a charts" un der the Constitution, from certain leg islation in relation to counties). For the Amendment? Amendment Number Five. being As- Sembly C0DStltut1onal AmendEnent | No 36 (relating to office of Governor, providing for succession thereto in certain cases and removing disa bility of Lieutenant Governor from holding other office during term). For the Amendment? | Amendment Number Six, being Assem- bly Constitutional Amendment No. 2S | (relating to and defining Grammar l Schools).
 | For the Amendment? | Amendment Number Seven. being As- sembly Constitutional Amendment 1 No. 34 Cproviding for adjournment of Legislature for not less than thirty nor more than sixty days during each | session..
 For the Amendment? l Witness my hand and the Great Seal State of California, the day and year JAMES H. BUDD, Gov Attest: L. H. BROWN. Secretary of LSEAL.a
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-20

Ian Maclaren's New Love Story, Saved by Faith," will be published in next Sundays Call.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-20
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 OF A YOUNG LIONS BITE
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The San Francisco call., 1898-10-20

charged, returned to San Leandro and put the furniture back This led to his second arrest.
 Mrs. E. G. Judd's Estate.
 OAKLAND, Oct. 19.-The will of the late Elizabeth G. Judd was filed for pro- bate to-day by Irene B.. Woodha,m and Norris A. Judd, who are therein named as executors. The estate consists of house and lot in Oakland valued at $50O0, cash $6000, twenty-five shares in the Hicks Judd Company, $2500; other personal prop erty S200O The devisees in the will are: George w. Brown, Lila Brown of Rhode Island: Susie D. Boyle, Chicago; Mrs. Mary Bekeart, San Francisco; Emily J. IT. Bird. PennsyIvania Edna Richmond, Oakland: Lester Richmond, San Diego; Mrs A. NJ. Shannon, Oakland; William P. Richmond and N. A. Judd, San Francisco.
 Chased Him With Hatchet.
 OAKLAND, Oct 19.-A genuine case of mistaken identity is probably responsible for placing An Jims a F'ruitvale Chlnese, in the unhappy predicament of having to answer to a charge of attempted assault with a deadly weapon: The deadly weapon is a hatchet, with which An Jim chased a boy who he thought had just preVlous- iv tormented him, but who turned out 10 ha an unconcerned and innocent lad- The V0ung and vindictive American, however, had the heather purSuer arrested, ana to-morrow afternoon An Jim will nave an onnortunity to explain his mistake at a nreliminary examination in Justice ChIt $ court.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-20
THE EASTERN

Advances made on furniture and pianos. with or without removal. J. Noonan. 1O17- -l02S Mission.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-20
Lafavette Dav tn Alameda,

ALAMEDA, Oct. 19.-Lafayette day was celebrated to-day in all the schools of this city This evening Lafayette Hall was formally ee9ioafe9 m tb patEi3itlc la3tn ba had charge of the recent St. Josephs Church fair. Patrick Kearney acted as master of ceremonies. The following programme, arranged by Miss Mamie Morss. was rem dered: Piano duet, Miss Rebekah Rich and Mrs NJ. E. Snow; patriotic address, Jehu drill, Notre Dame Cadets; vocal solo, J. c. Bates: flag drill thirty-six young ladies; solo, Mrs. Wilburn; trio, violins and guitar, Messrs. c. Dittmar, George Brady and Fred Wescher; solo, J. Jacobus; recitation, Mrs. H. R. Lipman; solo, A. G. Bell; solo, Miss Grace Hurley;
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-20

Preparing for the Big Drill. A committee of young people that near
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-20
Schools and the Circus,

ALAMEDA, Oct 19.-The arrival of a circus in Alameda will in future be an school children. The Board of Education has decided that it is absolutely neces- sary, because of small attendance at the schools to declare circus days holidays, and hereafter when the great three-rlng aggregations" come to town the boys and girls of the Alameda schools will be given a day off
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-20
OCEAN TRAVEL.
Pacific Coast Steamship Co.

' .:' $: k> Steamers leave Broadway IMNN wharf San Francisco: I NfNSEA For Alaskan ports, 1o a. m.. \ EE${NNTA Oct. 8, 8. B, IS, 23 2s. Nov. 3. 4 k& E9AXAA transfer at Seattle.
 krsSSSsA-~NsI A9 C) Port Townsend, Seattle, SAsSS@ and New Whatcom (Wash.), 10
 m Oct. B. B. IS, 23, 28. Nov. ana avery fifth day thereafter, transfer al sea r N Ry.. at Tacoma to N. P. Ky. at For Eureka Humboldt Bay,. p: m m;; Oct oct; i. 6, II. Is. 21. 26. Si. Nov. D ana every nfth ddg Eor rne santa Cruz. Monterey. San Simeon. cayucos, Port Harford San Luis oblspol' San Pedro. East San Pedro SL1s 3s aO ss ss Now Newport a. m., Oct. 4, lz, 10, .O' S1' S'' ANo' 1. and every fourth day thereafter; r.-. rY ,orS fsan Luis Obispo). Santa Barbara, Port Ins knreIes and Redondo Qos Angeles): Il a; m Oct 2 6, 10, 14, IS. 22 26, SV' NoV- D. anu syerv fourth day thereafter. . TTrr Fnsenada Magdalena Bay. San Jose dsl cabo Mazatian Altata. La Paz Ssnta Kosana and Guaymas (Mex.). 10 a. rn' 18th or every E,or further information obtain folder.
 Tbe company reserves the right to change vrithouf previous notice steamers sailing dates anr TICKET OFFICE A New Montgomery street (Palace HoteD.
 GOODAIL PERKINS G O., Gen. Agts,
 10 Market st. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-20
wicker's Death Was Accidental.

ALAMEDA, Oct. 19.-The Coroner made an investigation to-day of the circum- stances surrounding the death of Freder- ick w. Wicker, who shot himself Sunday at the home of O. A. Lunt, Grand street. All the testimony went to substantiate the theory that the shooting was purely accidental. The Coroners jury returned a verdict to that effect.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-20
Mrs. F. c. Judd's Estate.

charged. returned to San Leandro and put the furniture back. This led to his second arrest.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-20
His Wife Put Him Out.

OAKLAND, Oct. 19.-Antone Dias of San Leandro is detained at the County Jail on misdemeanor charge. preferred by his spouse. It appears, according to the husband that he and his wife had a family difference, resulting in the wife telling him to ''get out" and sending his furniture after him. Mrs. Dias thought she could do this, since the title to the premises is in her name. Under advice from his attorney Dias when at first arrested several days ago and dis
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-20

the second Monday of November of each year. 1ne judges holding such term of court shaIf reeve no extra compensation therefor but snaH receive their actual expenses, to De paid Gut Gu or the general fund of the State treasury
 me LeglsIature shall enact all laws necessary W eo organize such court, to provide the pro- csuure e thereof and to carry out the provisions
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-26

and not sign OF the disease has returned"
~ X. f. WILLIAMS,
Gillsburg, Miss.
1t is dangerous to experiment with
Cancer. The disease is beyond the skill
of physicians. s. s. s. is the only cure,
because it is the only remedy which
goes deep enough to reach Cancer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-26
WHEAT is IN DANGER.
MILLIONS OF BUSHELS STAND.
ifsG ~ THE FIELDS.
Rain and Snow IN North Dakota and
Manitoba Threatsas 80 Destroy the
Entire Unthrashed Crop Northwest
Farmers Are in Despair.

i.eports from the wheat fields of North
Dakota and Manitoba are of the most dis
couraging character. 1t has been either
raining or showing for nine days. In
Manitoba only about S,000.0O0 bushels OF
wheat of crop of 26000,000 bushels has
been thrashed, and the balance, standing
in staeks and shocks, is threatened with
destruction Farmers almost despair cf
saving the balance of these crops. The
barley and oat crops are also all eat In the
fields.
The rain and snow throughout the Red
river valley and North Dakota caught
many of the farmers with their grain un-
thrashed, and tSe present prospect is that
much of it win remain in me stack until
spring. This is especially the case in the
interior townships and localities at dis
tapce from the railways and villages Just
what the loss will I've II is impossible to
estimate, but it is safe to say that tie
greater portion of that which tcmains in
the shock throughout the winter viii be of
little value except for fodier.
Samples of wheat brought 20 Minneapo-
lis which had been exposed to the rain
were so thoroughly bleached and swollen
as to resemble the Washington and Ore
gon product. Such grain win have to be
dried out and cleaned before it, value can
be determined. The estimates on the
number of bushels thus affe< ed in Mani
toba is 100000. On the same basis TO-
100000 to 100000 bushels would be
damaged in the Red river valley and North
Dakota, and the total loss may amount TO
several million dollars.
The bad weather has very materially at
feeted the general movement of the crop.
Farmers are unable to come to market,
and the elevator men cannot handle the
crop expeditiously. Many OF the mills in
the Northwest are running day and night,
and the stock on hand has been consdera-
bly, reduced. All in all the Northwestern
crop has largely deteriorated from the
early estimates.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-26
CH.CAGo's PEACE PARApE.
Great Military aud Civic Display a
Climax to the Iuhilee Festivities

Climax to the Jubilee Festivities.
The crowning spectacular feature of the
weeks peace jubilee celebration in Chi
cago occurred Wednesday, when the great
military and civil parade passed through
the streets Of the business section, and
was reviewed from a stand in front of the
Union Leagne Club by the President,
Gems. Miles, Shafter and Ghaffee, Secre-
tary of Agriculture Wilson, the Chinese
and Corean ministers and other digni-
taries.
The weather was very dsagl 1eable,
threatening rain at any moment, with a
cutting wind from the lake, which chilled
the sightseers not extra warmly clothed.
But these things seemed to have no effect
on the numbers and enthusiasm of the
throngs which packed the sidewalks
throughout the entire line of march, filled
the numerous stands and every available
point of view from the windows and roofs
of tail buildings on.ether side. A wave of
cheers greeted the marchers in line, par
ticulary the military part of it, and more
peculiarly the soldiers and sailors returned
from Cuba
AT o'clock in the morning the police
hustled every vehicle off the streets, in
cluding the street cars, in the entire dis
trct between Van Buren, street on the
south and the river on the north, the lake
on the east and the river on the west, and
they were kept off till the parade was
over.
The storm of the previous three days
had marred the decorations, but they were
mostly restored and the entire district was
ablaze with bunting. 1t is estimated that
thirty thousand men were in line
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-26
TORPEDO.BOAT KILLS SEVEN.
Trial Trip of the Davis Near Portland
Results in ExpIosfou

Seven men were killed by an explosion
on the torpedo boat Davis. which was
making her official trial trip on the Column
bia river Thursday. The accident occur
red near Skamokawa. about seventy five
miles from Portland. Ore.
The Davis started from Walkers island
to run two hours at minimum speed of
twenty-five knots. Every thing went well
until Skamokawa was reached. Sudden
ly an explosion occurred and the engine
room was filed with boiling water and
steam enveloping the men at work in
there. river steamer happened along
just after the accident. The Davis pas.
sengers and the killed were transferred to
her and she towed the disabled torpedo
boat to Astoria.
The Davis was built by Wolff & Zwick-
er of Portland and this trip was to be the
tlnal one for a1ceptance by the Navy De-
part 1ent. Inc boiler was of tubular pat
ter and was designed to carry 250 pounds
of cam pressure. Through some defect
some of the tubes gave way. This filed
the closed freehold with steam and the
men there were caught like rats in trap.
As the boat had not been accepted the loss
falls upon the builders None of the men
killed was in the Governme nj service. All
were employees of the builders.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-26

When Judge Day and William MeKin.
ley first met they were employed on op
posite sides of a case that involved less
than $40. This was thirty years ago, both
gentlemen having just come to Canton
Ohio, to practice law. The case was tried
In a blacksmith shop In the southeast cor.
ner of Stark County, country justice Of
the peace presiding.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-26
NABS A BAD GANG.
Sheriff After Desperate Battle, Cap
lures Kansas Robbers

After "A desperate fight, lasting nearly
three hours, Sheriff Mackey of Salna
County, Kansas and his posse of FIVE dep
uties made the most important capture of
bank robbers that has been made in years.
The officers believe they have the gang
that has been causing so much trouble all
over. the State, especially the western
part, within the past two months.
"Blackey Clark" one of the. robbers, and
who is thought to be the most noted crook,
was fatally shot in the back, and others of
the gang were wounded. Deputy Sheriff
Lykens was hit in the arm by bullet.
Each party was partially sheltered by
trees. and over 300 rounds of ammunition
were used. The battle took place in the
edge of the timber just out of Salina,
where the robbers, who were mounted,
had been to purchase feed and ammuni-
ton. Sheriff Mackey called to the rob-
bers to halt but they returned his request
with volIey which felled the sheriff $
horse. He got behind the dead animal
and the officers opened fire. ''Blackey
Clark" was the first one hit, and with a
shrek he fell. His conrad $, under a
hot fire, rushed out and brought him to a
place of safety, where he lay until the rob-
bers finally surrendered.