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The San Francisco call., 1898-07-07
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.
A Number of Prominent Japanese
 Arrive From the Orient.

A party of prominent Japanese business and mining men arrived yesterday from Tokio by way of Victoria. They are connected with one of the biggest com mercal companies of Japan, the Mitsui corporation, which has establishments in the large cities of Japan and agencies all over the world. The party includes T. Matsbara, who Is a mining engineer; Ta- kuma Dan, manager of the London house; T. Makira: I. Ito, president of the Gen. tral Tea Association; T. Momosah and K. Fukui the manager of the London Prod uct Company.
 Ito will go to the Omaha exhibition in the interest of his company, after which he will cross over to Paris to make ar engagements for Japanese Tea Garden at the Paris Exposition. He will also study the condition of the tea market both in America and Europe. Most of the party will familiariZe themselves with the com mercal conditions of this country and re- port to the home office the result of their Investigations.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-07
4 MOTHER
 UNHAPPY LIFE Fight for Three Pretty Girls in Court. WEDDED TWENTY-TWO YEARS MRS. sCHAEFFER ON THE WIT
 NESS STAND. Peace Did Not Reign in the Wyo- ming Cattle Kings Home
 When She Left
 It.
WEDDED TWENTY-TWO YEARS
MRS. SCHAEFFER ON THE WIT
 NESS STAND.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call

sos Broadway, July 6.
 The first skirmish In the legal battle for the possession of the children of the Wy oming cattle baron, Joel J. Hurt, took place in Judge Ogden's court to-day. Alphonse Schaeffer, the present husband of the children's mother, was present in custody of police officer, he being under arrest for felony for attempting to use his gun on Hurt yesterday in the Sheriff s office
 Mrs. Schaeffer told her story this morn ing and said that she married Hurt at Rollins, Wyo., in September twentytwo years ago. Six children were born to them, three boys and three girls, and in 1894 the parents quarreled. In July, 1895, Mrs. Schaeffer says, Hurt com menced an action for divorce. She filed a cross-complaint, alleging adultery, and the Judge denied judgment to the husband and awarded the decree to the wife, as well as the custody of the three little girls. She says that she was ordered by the court to remove the children to a suitable place for their proper education, and she complied with the order. She fled to Denver to avoid the scandal and persecution to which she alleges her hus- band exposed her. She says her ex-hus- band is a dangerous man, and that in April, 1896, he committed murder by kill ing William Milne.
 In concluding her evidence Mrs Schaeffer told of her happy life with AL phonse Schaeffer, to whom she was mar ried at Cheyenne in July of last year. She says he is kind and dutiful and a good husband.
 The oldest daughter, Jessie, was put on the stand to corroborate her mother's S testimony regarding their travels through Colorado and Mexico, and also to testify as to the kind character of her stepfather.
 Attorney E. M. Gibson, who appeared for Mrs. Schaeffer, argued against the admission of the amended decree that awarded the custody of the children to Joel Hurt on the ground that a decree of one State cannot be used in evidence in another State. He also objected to the admission of certificates that bore date July 1. because they were not carrying an inland revenue stamp. as required by a recent act of Congress.
 Gavin McNab argued in favor of their admission, and the court took the matter under advisement till tomorrow morn ing
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-07
STEREOTYPERS' UNION
 LOSES THE STRIKE
Chicago Newspapers Resume Publica- tion, but in Greatly Reduced
 Form

CHICAGO, July 6.-President Prescott of the International Typographical Union, who came from Indianapolis to make an investigation, decided that the strike of the stereotypers employed on the Chicago newspapers was illegal and that they should have adhered to their contracts. As the Stereotypers' Union is subordinate to the Typographical Union, this decision opened the way to the newspapers to re- sume publication. Accordingly all of the morning papers were issued to-day, but reduced in size-only four pages-the stereotypers' plates having been made by non-union men. The afternoon papers also appeared in the same form, having engaged new men. Tomorrow the size of all the papers will be doubled, and it is expected by Friday the usual number of pages can be got out.
 As the newspaper publishers have agreed not to have anything to do with the Stereotypers' Union hereafter, the POO men who struck last Friday night will have difficulty in finding work in Chicago, as many non-union stereotypers from other cities have come out and more are said to be on their way.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-07

reception is under the auspices of the la- dies of the Thomas Aquinas Reading Cir cle, who are doing their utmost to secure its success. The proceeds will be given to the Catholic Truth Society for the hospi- tai fund.
 An excellent programme will be present. ed. The Tennessee quartet has been se- cured through the courtesy of Colonel Smith of the First Tenncsef orF rf Loper has promised to provide his popu- lar Iowa band A drill by Company G, League of the Cross Cadets, winners of the Montgomery trophy for the best drilled company in this organization, is to be a leading feature. Vocal numbers will be given by Charles Deahe of the Tivoli, by Miss Anita Rooney and by William O'Brien. The League of the Cross Cadets will be represented by two delegates from each company in this city, who will assist the reception committee. The decorations are to be of military character, and light refreshments will be served during the evening.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-07
Apportionment of school Funds.

SACRAMENTO, July 6.-The Ieaart- ment of Public Instruction is bus5iy el,- gagged in making the apportionnsEE oe school moneys for the fiscal year Tha books of the State Controller show kn& : $50 39 This amount will be GfrfGesa among the various counties of the Seafs and reapportioned by the County s5ener- intendent of Schools, and is derived fro3a the following named sources: Proper't5t tax, $727, ,5a 9S; poll tax, s136.e20 S6; inter. est on bonds, $113,5S5 45; interest on lands $2O ,5S3 31 tax on railroads, s47, ,S21 03; coi- lateral inheritances, S30 55A e5; sales sco- logical reports, $l4 The amount Uf5a-p-s portioned January f. 1898, is $1435 7s.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-07

and will run between North Vallejo and Mare Island. She Is a very comfortable boat and was used on the Columbia River for some years until steel bridge de- stroyed her usefulness She will take the place of the steamer Ellen, now on the route.
 At meeting of the Harbor commis- sioners yesterday H. R. Starkhouse was appointed Wharfinger at Channel street, vice H. N. Campbell, resigned.
 The top of the ferry depot tower and the timeball are to be painted black at an expense of $120.
 The British ship iArdencraig, which ar rived here last Tuesday night from New castle N. s. w, had a rough experience struck by a squall that lasted an hour and a half. It blew away her courses,
 topgallant sails, royal and miZzen lower
 topsails. The squall blew with terrific force.
 Captain Lowell of the lghtship has a grievance against the pilots on the Oracle s. Yesterday as the pilot boat was going out on a cruise the captain, who was
 ashore, asked them if they would take him out and put him aboard the lightship. This the pilot agreed to do, but as they
 were not quite ready to go Captain Low ell asked if he would have time to go uptown and get some fresh meat. for his
 men. They agreed to wait for him and the captain at once started uptown in a buggy. When he got back with the meat the pilot boat was under way and going so fast that 1t was impossible. to catch her with a whitehall The pilots paid no at- 1 tention to his signals and in consequence 1 Captain Lowell and the fresh meat may | not reach the lightship before tonight | or maybe tomorrow if no tugs are going | out
 The river steamer City of Dawson Is 1 in charge of a Deputy Sheriff and the St.
 Michael tug Tiger in possession or ! United States Deputy Marshal. The river steamer is tied up owing to dispute be- | tween the owners and builders, while the l Tiger was libeled for supplies and work | done on her. Yesterday the Tiger moved | over alongside the City of Dawson and | began scratching off some of the latter 8 l paint. The Sheriff in charge of the Daw- | Marshal to move the old vessel away. ] This riled Uncle Sam's representative and ] he invited the local man to come aboard l his ship and settle the dispute there. | Then the Deputy Sheriff attempted to 1 cast the Tiger adrift, but got scared l when informed that he was meddling
 with United States property. Finally | assistants were sent down from the Fed
 eraI building and they placed a number
 of lenders between the two steamers and | so healed a breach that at one time | Threatened to develop into open warfare.
 The old British tramp steamer Amara-
 poora may again be put in commission. | After many vicisstudes she went ashore
 at Chefu. China, and was given up as a i total wreck It now turns out that she is only slightly damaged, and after her | cargo is discharged she can be hoated. | AS if will cost as much as she Is worth to float her she will probably be sold for
 a song and then taken off, repaired and likely brought back to San Francisco once more.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-07
Haymond Is Exonerated.

Edgar B. Raymond the attorney. has escaped disbarment at the hands of the Justices of the Supreme Court, that s,cdy having dismissed the accusation of un- professional conduct. Raymond &nif B. ". Mcintosh were the attorneys fog AL bert Hoff, the murderer, and an attsmpt was made by them to sell an alleged ;,o:l- fession of their client to a daily psper The scheme miscarried and the Bar As5o- citation recommended that the Supreme Court disbar both attorneys. It acted upon the recommendation in the cage of Mcintosh, but the evidence of Hayn3nd's s unprofessional conuuct was not sufficient to warrant the court in supposing that he was party to the plot
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-07
HIS HEAD IN A SLING. MT. "White Hatn Mccarthy Is Badly Disfgured but Is Still in
 the Ring.

While ll,e ourth of July, with the news of the annihilation of Cerveras fleet brought joy to the hearts of millions of patriotic American citizens, 1t over whelmed a well-known citizen of San Francisco "White-hat" McCarthy-in deep trouble, nearly costing him his life.
 Mr. Mccarthy last evening appeared in the court of the Palace Hotel with his head in a sling. A white bandage, tied around the back of his head and under his chin, supported his jaw. A large patch of court plaster ornamented the bridge of his nose, and several spots, al- most as black as the court plaster, were distributed over the balance of his coun- tenance. His customary trade mark-the been lost in the shuttle, and had been re- placed by slouch hat of a leaden hue, similar to the war paint recently applied to Americas battleships.
 Whats the matter, Mac? Been hit
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-07
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
SENATE PREFERS TO AWAIT
 SIMPSONS REPORT.
Stewart of Nevada Thinks the Rear Admiral Was Unfortunate in the Wording of the First
 Announcement.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

WASHINGTON, July 6.-In the Sen- ate to-day Pettigrew of South Da- kota offered the following resolu- tion rendering the thanks of Con- gress to Commodore Schley for destroy ing all Admiral Cervera's squadron and asked that 1t be referred to the Com mittee on Naval Affairs:
 Resolved, That the thanks of Con- gress and the American people are hereby rendered to Commodore Win field S. Schley of the United States naval force operating against the Span ish forces in Cuban waters for highly distinguished conduct In conflict with the enemy, as displayed by him in the destruction of the Spanish fleet off the harbor of Santiago, Cuba, July 3, 1898.
 Section 2-That the thanks of Con- gress and the American people are hereby extended through Commodore Schley to the officers and men under his command for the gallantry and skill exhibited by them on that occasion.
 Section 3-That the President of the United States be requested Sto cause this resolution to be communicated to Commodore Schley and through him to the officers and men under his com mand."
 Commenting upon the resolution, Pettigrew said the impression had been conveyed to the public that mot Com modore Schley but another man" had achieved the great success.
 T know" declared he, Eve shall be obliged to remove that impression by absolute proof to the contrary. All the accounts of the battle agree that Com modore Schley was in command of the vessels of our fleet. He pursued the last of the Spanish vessels sixty miles and personally brought to an end the most remarkable naval duel ever fought"
 Stewart of Nevada thought Admiral Sampson had been unfortunate in the wording of his official announcement of the victory and in not giving in that dispatch the credit due to Commodore Schley. He thought it was due to Schley that the credit be given him by Sampson, but he believed the latter would yet do justice to the commo- dore.
 Hale expressed great confidence in the character and ability of Admiral Sampson and Commodore Schley, and said the conduct and achievements of Schley during the historic battle had been most admirable. He felt assured that the little agitation concerning the bestowal of credit which was now dis turbing some minds would disappear in the full light of the facts. There was he said, glory enough for all in the destruction of Cerveras fleet, and he had no doubt 1t would be properly dis tributed.
 Allen of Nebraska thought at least a few days delay ought to elapse before action was taken upon the resolution and 1t was referred to the Naval Com mittee.
 At 5:05 o'clock the Senate went into executive session and at 6:15 p. m ad- journed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-07
DUCKS FEED
 ON NUGGETS Cause a Mining Craze in
 Oregon. GOLD IN THEIR GIZZARDS FED ON GROUND RICH IN THE PRECIOUS METAL. Eager Prospectors Now Rushing to the Ranch Whereon the Lowly Birds Were Matched and
 Reared. 
GOLD IN THEIR GIZZARDs
Special Dispatch to The Can.

ELLENSBURG, Or, July s.-There was stampede yesterday from Ellens- burg to point about five miles north, where a rancher had been selling ducks in town, nearly every one of which has had gold nuggets in its giz- gard. Pannings of surface ground along the creek were made, but only small colors were found.
 Before leaving two of the party bought four ducks, all the rancher had left. On reaching town the ducks were killed and nuggets to the value of $5 20 were taken from their gizzards. Each duck had one or more nuggets, none of which was smaller than the end of a lead pencil. some being as thick as an ordinary knife blade.
 Arrangements are being made to se- cure an option on the land, which is owned by a Portland man. If it can be secured development work will be done at once.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-07

with a bomb?" he was asked by an ac- quaintance.
 "No; I was out -
 What have you run against-a lamp post?" asked another, before he could explain.
 ''Who hit your" How does the other fellow look?'' Kicked by mule, efi9'' Got left at the post, didn't you?" "E}sen celebrating?" Been run through a threshing machine?"
 These and other interrogations vpere flung at him in rapid succession. Finally "White-hat" Mccarthy was given an op- portunity to finish his explanation or his disfigured appearance He had simply got tangled up in runaway accidena-so he said.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-07
Tennessee Regiment to DrilI.

Thursday evening next, July IA, the First Tennessee Regiment under com mand of Colonel w. c. Smith will give a drill and maneuvers at Mechanics Pavil- ion for the benefit of the work of the Army Christian Commission. A public drill given by this regiment will no doubt create great enthusiasm. They were the first to cross the Mason and Dixon line Colonel Smith is an ex-Confederate off, cer; was wounded at the battle of South Mountain, paroed, and crossing the Po- tomac River walked to his home in Vir- ginia. This regiment is comprised largely of ex-Confederate officers. When they marched out of the Southland it virtu- ally obliterated the Mason and Dixon line. There will be special music, and "The Star-spangled Banner" will be sung on the occasion. It is expected that Mayor Phelan will preside.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-07
WILL INVESTIGATE
 CONTRACT FRAUDS

WASHINGTON, July 6.-soon after the Senate convened to-day Hoar intro- duced and secured the adoption of a resolution that the Committee on Ap- propriations be directed to investigate and report whether any further secur- ity is necessary for the protection of the United States against fraud and ex- travagance in contracts, and especially such contracts as are necessary for the prosecution of the existing war. The committee is directed to make a thor ough investigation of the subject of Government contracts.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-07
MORE CASE DECIDED.

SANTA BARBARA, July 6.-The jury tonight gave verdict for Louise T. More and Wallace More, holding that fraudulently procured from the latter four notes, conveying all of Wallace's S share in the estate of the late A. P More It also finds Thomas R. More Henry J. Finger, Eugene F. Rogers and Alfonso l.. Den guilty of cons-iring to defraud Wallace More, sets asiGcc all transfers of property, and awards Wallace More and wife S1700 damages.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-07
VICE ADMIRAL VILLAMIL
 AMONG THE KILLED
He and Captain Legaza Lost Their Lives in the Running Fight
 Off Santia po

NEW YORK, July 6.-A cablegram to the Sun from London says: A dis patch to the Central News from Ha- vana says Admiral Cervera's dispatch to Captain General Blanco. sent after his capture by the Americans, declares that Vice Admiral Villamil and Captain Legaza were among those killed dur ing the engagement with the American warships. The dispatch adds that the disaster to the Spanish squadron has caused a painful impression in Havana, but stiffens the determination to resist to the bitter end.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-07
In the Divorce Courts.

Decrees of divorce were granted the fol- lowing litigants by the Judges of the Su- perior Court yesterday: Della M. Glover from Percy F. Glover, on the grounds of willful neglect and failure to provide, the plaintiff being allowed to resume her maiden name, Richardson; David Thomp- son from Sarah Thompson, on the ground of willful desertion: Mary Fuller from Frederick Fuller, on the ground of failure to provide, the plaintiff being allowed to resume her maiden name, Murphy; May Levy from Mark Levy, on the ground of willful desertion, the defendant being or dered to pay Mrs. Levy the sum of $40 a month alimony.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-07
Registration Progresses Slowly.

There has been falling off In the reg istration. When the Registrars office closed last night less than 10 per cent of the voters of the city had registered. The office is kept open until g o'clock every evening to accommodate those who are unable to get there in the daytime, but few have availed themselves of the addi- tional facilities furnished them by Regis trar Biggy. It is probable that many voters do not know that the last reglstra- tion was cancelled June l, and that all citizens who desire to vote at the next election will have to register again.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-07
Getting the sinews of War.

Secretary Godchaux, acting under the advice of the legal adviser of the Board of Health, is collecting the war tax on all certificates of death and burial permits issued from his office. The war revenue bill provides that 10 cents must be col lected for each certificate issued by the Federal, State or municipal Government. Some underakers contend that the war tax is not applicable to the certificates they secure, and reluctantly pay the ad- ditional charges.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-07
MIDWEEK THEATER NOTES. The Playhouses Are Doing Good
 Business This Week.

The artistic revival of "The Mikado" at the Tivoli is meeting with very gratify- ing success as it well deserves. The cast Is unusually good, the acting and singing excellent the fun continuous and the mounting of the play admirable Next week "Fatinitza."
 Fort Frayne" at the Columbia, with it's change of cast and general improvements, is still more acceptable than before and Next Monday night the F'rawley Com pany will present for the first time in this city the comedy hit "Lost-24 Hours. " It portrays the troubles of newly mar ried couple, in which Madeline Bouton takes the part of the wife-a role she cre- ated in the original successful produc- tion in New York.
 Frederick the Great" has more than held it's own this the second week at the Alcazar. The theater is well-filled nightly of Mir Morrisons successes. At Mon day evenings performance the public will have an opportunity of seeing MT. Morri- son again in Faust" Extensive .prepar- ations are now In progress for it's pre- Sentation.
 At Moroscos Held by the Enemy with James Brophy in the star part is enjoying a full share of prosperity. The play is carefully and well produced and the scenery very striking.
 The many star attractions not only in the free theater but on the grounds at the Chutes and particularly the Toad starr Herr Cannon. he of mighty girth and weight are drawing crowds to that ever popular amusement place.
 Uncle Toms Cabin at the California, with its unusually good cast, plantation scenes, singing, buck and wing dancing, cake walk, etc, is doing a better business than was expected. It goes during the week.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-07
coNGREGATIoNAL coUNc1r.

PORTLAND, Or. July 6-Abaut 1hO deIe- gates to the biennial National Congraga- tional Council, which will meet here to- morrow, have arrived. The delegates from California and Southwestern Statrs will come by the Southern Pacific ard by steamer from San Francisco.
 The names of A. M. Bradford of Mont Clair, N. J., and Dr. Noble of Chicago are the only ones mentioned for lno.ier- ator In the absence of Present M0Gera- tor Hon. Nelson Dingley of Maine the council will be probably called to esder by the secretary. Rev. N. H. Whittlesey of New Haven, Conn.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-07
Death of F. A. Rishon.

After long illness F. A. Bishop. the well-known civil engineer and o}d-kime Californian, died on July 4, in Br5ste,l Conn.
 Mir. Bishop came to California in zsss. and spent many years in the practice If his profession here and in El D6eaeo County. His last active work in Calsfo-- mia was as engineer to the State Board of Harbor Commissioners, which position he held till 1884. The deceased vg.s a native of Connecticut and died i1 h$s sixty-ninth year.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-07
Divorce Suits Filed.

Jewell Peckerman has applied for a d. vorce from Joseph L. Peckerman, alleg- ing failure to provide as a cause of action.
 Suits for divorce on the ground of fail- ure to provide were also filed by Rosa H. Vidaver against Nixon J. Vidaver and Emelme R. Brown against Zelotis w. Brown.
 Annie Mueller accuses her husband, Charles Mueller, of inf1delity and asks that decree of divorce be granted her on that ground.
 Complaints for divorce on the ground of cruelty were filed by Mary Gordon against Michael Gordon and John F. Wickmann against Laura M. Wickmann.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-07
Girl Cvclist Killed.

REDLANDS. July 6.-Rose White, aged 12 years, while riding a bicycle on Orange street yesterday. lost control of the wheel and collided with a team. She was kicked on the forehead, her skull being frac- tured. She lay in an unconscious con- dltion until 5:30 this evening, when she died.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-07
Police Pension Fund.

Police Commissioner Robert J.. Tobin, who is also president of of the Police Re- lief and Pension fund. has filed his an- nual report with the Supervisors. It shows that s31 ,190 47 was ordered paid out of the fund during the last fiscal year. Of that sum 5000 went to the widows of pensioners.