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The herald., 1898-08-01
Population of Porto Rico

1t is not generally realized that this queer
little parallelogram in the Caribbean sea
has more than half as great a population as
the whole of Cuba. The population of the
Hawaiian islands is only about a tenth Of
that of Porto Rico, which is one of the
most thickly populated portions of the new
world. its total Of S0S,7OS Qn 1850 giving
over PIG people to the square mile There
are just two of the United States so dense
~ settled. Massachusetts and Rhode Is
land The average of our northern Allan
tic states is but 107 to the square mile. And
in the aggregate Porto Rico has more in
habitants than either Maine, New Hamp-
shire. Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecti-
cut, Delaware, West Virginia, Florida, or
both Dakotas, or any of the states of the
far west except California. So 1t will be
seen that 1t is quite a mouthful, even If 1t il
only a speck on the map.-Springfield
Mass, Republican.
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Will Try for the Cup

LONDON, Aug. 1.-The Times announces
this morning that the royal Ulster Yacht
club has arranged to challenge for tho
Americas cup.
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Dome Brown

"Why do you call it Spanish goose?"
asked the guest IN the restaurant.
because II Is well cooked" replied the
proprietor.-New York World.
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The THREE DEMANDS
CONTINUED from Page One.)

rights of claims in the Pacific and that at
the very last 1t would demand a naval base
In the Ladrones and naval base, with
sufficient contiguous territory to make IT.
self-supporting, In the Philippines, and that
after the Cuba and Porto Rico evacuation
the discussion of the remaining questions
could be left to a Spanish-American COM
mission, In which no European powers could
faSa mart
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Sunday School Teacher-What fs the ieS-
son we are to draw from this war with
Spain?
Idttle Willie Wickelmeyer-There amt
no lesson in 1t fer us. We're teaohin Spain
lesson. .-Cleveland Leader.
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FullY Qccunied

"Why don't you get out of debt?"
II haven't time. 1t keeps me busy get.
ting ."-Baltimore Jewish Comment.
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Those Santiago forts should be in de-
cidedly reduced circumstances by this
time.-Cleveland Plain Dealer
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the excellent fighting qualities contained
In cup Of good coffee.-Pittsburg Post.
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Labrouchere Hates Jingoes

Are we not overriding 1t little with
our American gush? Is that exceedingly
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Miss Frantiska A. Paw, member Of one
Of New York city's largest millinery houses.
is spending few days in Los Angeles.
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Pure and Hcalthful
Is Puritas distilled water. Five gallons 50c.,
10 gallons Toe. Ice and Cold Storage Co.
Tel. 22S.
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A Heroic English Doctor
Sir Walter Foster has submitted the fol-
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troops undr his old command alone, but
with particular reference to an equitable
representation in the Porto Rican cam
paign of all Of the states of the union.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-24
MINISTERS ON
 THE JUBILEE
The Theme Chosen by Two DivineS of This
 City.
What Revs. Locke and Ford Have to Say Regarding the
 Subject

Rev. Frank s. Ford, at the First Chris tan Church. was inspired by the Jubilee for his theme. He spoke as follows:
 The laws of the Jubilee are given in Le- viticus 25:S-55. They are that it should be celebrated every fiftieth year, beginning on the tenth day of the seventh month; that at the beginning of this year all Is- raelites who had become slaves should go free; that during this year the land should remain fallow; that all unre- deemed land, houses in the country and Villages, and also Levitical houses in the cities should, at the beginning of this year, be restored to their original owners
 That the earth is the Lords and the fullness thereof and that we are tenants in the things that we think we possess: that we are dependent on God and be- cause of this dependence are under cer- tain obligations to him is suggested both in the fact and in the requirements of the jubilee. It bears in itself its evidence of divinity. That any legislator would have ventured to propose such a law. except upon the fullest conviction on both sides that peculiar providence would con stantly facilitate its execution, is incred- ible.
 The Mosaic law and the evidence of Moses divine mission are coeval The very existence of the law is therefore a monument that Moses spoke from God Its history through many stormy cen
 
 has said he is able to accomplish He knows all about this earth-fIe created 1t. He knows all about the laws of pro- duce-He ordained them He knows all about us and our possibilities, and when we stand in his word we know of the end
 As far as legislation could go the Ju- bilee tended to restore the equality which existed fir the first allotment by Joshua But as a part of the divine law appointed for the chosen people its practical bear ing was to vindicate the right of each Is- raelite to his part in the covenant of his fathers.
 pr. Charles Edward Locke. pastor of the Central Methodist Church, preached last evening on the subject of "A Motto from Our Golden Jubilee" Dr. Locke, in announcing his text. said he begged to suggest it as the motto for the Golden Jubilee The text was Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. The sermon was followed by an impressive revival service, during which many persons bowed at the altar. Meet ings were announced for each evening this week except Saturday
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-24
IN THE HANDBALL COURTS. UDoboted EDtbusiusm Manifested
 in the Games Yesterday.


 The handban games at the Occidental court yesterday were between some of the crack local players. The scores were: N. J. Prendergast and E; McDonough defeated D. J. Sheehan and J. R. Book man. Score: 21--14, 16-21, 21-20
 J. P Kelly and J. Brown defeated A. A Tobin and J. M. Kelly. Score: 21-1S. M. Mcguire and T. Foley defeated E. Barry and R. Houseman- Score: 21-13, 3i@is. aogs' anu H. '"ieiuS' ''0fe' 1i-i'' i'-1i' M Basch and P. Ryan defeated J. Bowling and J. Hogan. Score: 21-13. M. McNeil and L. Coraine defeated G. McDonald and P. Steiner. Score: 21-12, P Duffy and P. Talo defeated P. Basch and NJ. Berwin. Score: 21-l4, 16-21. 19-21. A. Tobin and R. Linehan defeated J. White and M, J. Kilgallon. Score: 21-13; T. F. Bonnet and A. Hampton defeated J Riordan and E. Toy. Score: 21-14, The following games were played at the Occidental Handball Court, 12O Grove L. Kenny vs. w Hassel, 21-1s. 17-21. feated J. Penderghast stu and assel @cycione" He Hayden, 21-20. I42l, 21-16. J. Shaw and E; Antron id ?, vs F Muliney and T: Clem- entS, l9-2l, N-17, 21-20. Aleck Bradley and J. Dewain vs. G. Kuli and George ents dsfeated William T. MccIsin. Rdn SIem. 2iais Jacobs ys- Frank O'Copnor and J. Mo Inery. 16-2l, PIP, 2l-20 McVicker and a do Ebner ., vs J. Shay and ". Hassel, I4.1s, .HaIson lswl' NElS: M Dolan and A. man, B-2l. 21-13 21-16 Ben Clements ., defeated ed William Hassell. .21-l. 19-2I, N-4 There has been novel contest ar ranged for Jubilee Day between two Chi nese, also other games.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-24
Grand Juror O'Sullivan'S Charges Not Regarded
 as Very Serious.
PLANS WERE CHANGED.
There May Be Legal Questions as to Whether Alterations Were
 Proper.

The cnarges mace against the con tractors who built the New City Hall dome were the talk of the city yester- day, especially in political circles. It seemed to be the general opinion that II Grand Juror Daniel O'Sullivan was correct in his minority report there ought to be a number of indictments by the present Grand Jury
 County Clerk Curry did not care to express any opinion except that he was we'll acquainted with O'Sullivan and thought he was a good man. He thought it was rather late to make the charges. however, and felt that there must be some great mistake in the whole matter
 If O'Sullivan is correct" said Au- ditor Frederick, ''he ought to have the old Grand Jury indicted by the new one. l take no stock in the charges. It was the duty of the commissioners to examine all the work and pass on 1t. can say in a general way that the city never lost cent in all that con- tract. It may be true that all the speci- fications were not carried out, but wherever there was an omission there was a substitution of an equal amount of work In some other department of the contract. OSullivan was angry OCOduSt IlS uiu IiOl get SOIIlG contract and half of what he says is evidently the result of malice and pet ty spite. The charges are ridiculous all through"
 Mayor Phelan said: While all this took place before I came into office understand there was an exchange of work. Things which the commission CTS considered unnecessary were omitted and other more pressing things were done. I do not know all the de- tails of the work, but it is my gen. eral understanding that the city profited by the changes. I am not passing on the legality of what the commissioners did. I do not know whether they had the right to make the changes and substitutions in the work. That is matter for the lawyers to settle, but the case is not as raw as the story of O'Sullivan makes it."
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-24
The Famous Santa Clara Puppy Shows Her Met
 tie at Ingleside.
Fleet Diana Easily Won the Purse in the COnSOla-
 ton Stake.
A Large and Interested Crowd Looked On and Played Its
 Coin.

Although 1t was cold and bleak at the Ingleside coursing grounds yester- day a large crowd visited the park to witness the card drawn up for the all- age and consolation stakes. As rule the long-enders carried away the money, but two or three neglected hounds surprised the talent in a very decided way. Tod Sloan, who is nearly always looked upon as slow dog, walked off with short money, winning at AZ to 0. The Eclipse ran a bye with Duke of Oak Grove and was beaten with the pools selling at to 8.
 Once again Curtis & Sons carried off the purse with the now famous Santa Clara puppie Rosette, and the talent played their money that way. There was probably never more even cours- ing than that between Sylvia and White Chief in the second ties. Twice the hounds were returned after a no go had been declared. In the third White Cloud showed his mettle by winning long, hard fought course.
 There is much talk concerning the split among the dog factions and the poisoning of the celebrated field trial champion Glenbeigh, who died at Bakersfield. Glenbeigh was a brother to many field trial and bench show winners and was sired by Grouse ", dam Rita. No cause can be assigned for the poisoning, but it is thought by some to have been spite work. The thought of building new courSing park has developed some rather start ling points. It is rumored that the Board of Supervisors are determined to step the selling of pools either on the race course, at the coursing grounds or in pool rooms in the city. If this idea 11- -s.1zl . x1 side grounds will be placed at a great disadvantage, as the new park, which is at present being thought of, will not come under the orders of the Super visors, as it will be built across the county line, thus blocking the ordi- nance, if passed, completely.
 But others contend that the ordinance will never be passed and that the Ingle- side grounds will not be injured by the new park, as it is thought that much larger purses will have to be given by the new corners than are given at the present, and it is thought it will be a difficult matter to give larger purses and escape bankruptcy.
 The longest and prettiest, as well as the closest course of the day, was when The Bell of Moscow started in a bye with Sweet Music. Bell opened a strong favorite. but odds evened up ] slightly toward the close. The hounds slipped to. good hare and after a ! closely contested course the judge de- clared that Sweet Music had won ! Considerable money changed hands on the result.
 This is how 1t all happened:
 ID: Shannon's Systematic beat D. Leon- ards Bendalong. 5-2: C. w. Dewlaney's Fleetwood beat D. Hooper's Annette. 50: Curtis x Sons Lady Campbell beat M Rogers Sly Boy, 41z-1; M Murphy's Tod Sloan beat D. Shannons Senorita' 41b-O: | Curtis & Sons Rosette beat P. Reifly's Ranger. 2-0; w. F. Thompson's Patria beat J. Deans Mialmo, 7-2; Kay &
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Trant's Sylvia beat A. C. Bradbury's Magic. 70; J. Seggerson's White Chief beat James Byrne's Seminole. I0-7; T. Buffers Susie beat M. Traynors Flash light, 10-0; J. Hanrahan's Mercury beat bye
 Second ties-Fleetwood beat Systematic, 70; Lady Campbell beat Tod Sloan, 4-1; Rosette beat Patria, S-2; White Chief beat Sylvia, 6-2; Susie beat Eclipse; Mer- cury a bye
 Fourth ties-Rosette beat Fleetwood. 6-4: Susie a bye.
 Final-Rosette beat Susie, A
 Consolation stake-J. Sexsmith's Vigi- lant beat G. Pinto's Hercules; Larkey & Rocks Myrtle beat M. Traynor's Valley Maid; NJ. Michalik's Douglas beat O. Wallace's Fair View: Kay & Tran, S Diana beat D. Hooper's Koo Lawn; P. Lettich's Bell of Moscow beat M. Neal on's Bryan.
 First ties-Myrtle beat vigilant. "a: Diana beat Douglas, 50; Bell of Moscow a bye
 Second ties-Myrtle beat Bell of Mos COW, 3-1: Diana a bye.
 Final-Diana beat Myrtle, 4-0
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-24
Attacked While on His Way Home and
 Beaten.
He Is Compelled to Go to the Receiving Hospital for
 Repairs.
SAD PLIGHT OF A CLERK.
Falls Asleep and Is Relieved of His Valuables by Chinese
 Thief.

Frank Coursen, a clerk, had a des- perate encounter with a footpad late Saturday night Coursen was walking along Pine street, and, when near Mason, he was accosted by an evil looking stranger, who pretended to be acquainted with him. Convinced that he intended to assault him Coursen started to walk away, when the robber seized him by the throat and threat ened to strangle him if he made an outcry Coursen, realizing he was in the hands of a desperate man, deter mined to make a fight. Breaking the hold which the robber had on his throat Coursen struck him a blow in the face. The desperate stranger at once drew a slung-shot and struck Coursen across the left cheek, cutting a deep gash The force of the blow knocked him down, and, while lying prostrate, the robber proceeded to search his pockets. Determined to pre- vent him from robbing him Coursen lustily shouted for the police.
 Evidently fearing arrest, the robber left his victim and ran down Pine street Coursen subsequently, ap- peared at police headquarters, where he told the story of the robbery to Cap tain Whitman. After his statement was taken he was escorted to the Re ceiving Hospital, where the wound in his cheek was dressed by pr. Thomp- son. He described his assailant as being about 70 years of age and rather shabbily dressed. He wore dark slouch hat, which was pulled down over his eyes.
 An old man named M. Costello. liv- ing at 35S7 Twenty street was at tackled by several men at Twenty-first and Dolores streets at 1 o'clock yester- day morning, and after being beaten into insensibility was robbed of $1 50. Costello received severe scalp wound, which was dressed at the Receiving Hospital.
 John OBrien, who lives in Oakland, complained to the police last evening that he was held up by two men on Fcker street last Friday night and robbed of S1 35 in money, silver watch and a bunch of keys. One of his rob- bers, he says, wore mask.
 Lee Wallace, a bookkeeper, overcome by the effects of liquor, fell asleep on the sidewalk at Pine and Jones streets late Saturday night. A citizen who was passing at the time saw a Chinese in the act of going through his pock- cts. He immediately summoned a policeman, but before the latter ar rived the Chinese made his escape. Wallace was arrested on charge of drunkenness and locked up in the City Prison. After being released he claimed he had been robbed of a gold watch and chain and a small amount in money. Last night he visited police headquarters and gave Chief Lees a description of the stolen property.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-24

Healey was one of the most popular men in the department. Always courte- ous and kiIsi, he endeared himself to everybody with whom he came in con- tact. Captain Spillane was perhaps his warmest friend. When young men they served in the army, Healey occupying a responsible position. In all probability Sergeant Cassius Wright will succeed the late captain. Wright enjoys the conf- dence of Chief Lees and the members of the Police Commission, and is highly re- garded by every man connected with the department Since Healey was taken III Wright has been acting in his place.
 The appointment of the late captains successor will be made at the meeting of the Commissioners which will be held next Wednesday night
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-24
Now Annoys the Widow.

Mrs. Mary Parent, living at Vincent street, notified the police at the Califor- mia street station last evening that Luigi Palo, bootblack, had threatened to kill her.
 A little over year ago Augustine Pa- renti, the husband of the woman. was taken to the Receiving Hospital suffering from poisoning. He died. and before his death he made the statement that Palo had forced him to take the poison. The bootblack was tried on the charge of mur- der, but was acquitted.
 Mrs. Parenti says that the man has been bothering her now for some time and has made threats to kill her. Thursday night Mrs Parent went into the cellar of her house and found Palo there. He had broken the lock of the door and when she entered knocked the candle which she carried from her hand. He threw him. self on his knees before her and handing her a hatchet said:
 Mary. I killed your husband; now you kill me"
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-24
"RecOgnitiOn in the Char ter or Defeat Their
 Ultim alum.
Temporary Organization Eff fected and Various Com
 nittees Appointed.
P. H. Mccarthy Outlines the Plan of the Approaching Canpaign-Irib-
 ute to a Friend.

The labor unions of this city want some notice taken of them in the pro- posed new charter; in fact, they are de- sirous of considerable notice and 1T they don't get it they intend to do their best to defeat the purpose of others who are eager for it's adoption. They have so announced themselves. In the language of one of their speakers, We have come to stay"
 Yesterday afternoon delegations from the various unions assembled at 9151s Market street and effected temporary organization, which will be made per manent next Sunday There were three delegates present from each of the unions. The meeting was called by the Building Trades Council.
 The delegates proceeded first to or ganize temporarily as charter con- vention, electing H. c. Hinken chair man and w. M. Page secretary. A committee on credentials was selected in the persons of J. T. McCann, w.. Golf, l.. Viznier, c. Hussey and J. Jor- gensen.
 The matter of permanent organiza- tion was laid over until next Sunday at which time it is expected all the la Dor organizations will be represented. A committee on permanent organization was appointed by Chairman Hinken as follows: F. Cranford, T. Mulaney, w. Golf, John Miller, W. Brunsfield, P. Hannon, P. Lennon, H. j. Skeen, and G. Lafayette. This committee may be increased until a delegate from each union is a member.
 P. H. Mccarthy, President of Carpen- ters' Union No. %, urged vigorous ac- tion on the part of the convention. The purpose of the body he stated to be that of appointing a committee to frame clauses for insertion in the charter, which shall favor the workmen of the community.
 We have existed for about forty-six years under that old crazy quilt. the Consolidation Act" he declared, and if We should have to live that length of time under the proposed charter we want it properly framed beforehand. A charter is supposed to be a grant of power and not a code of laws. That is the reason why the charter was de- feated last year. The labor unions hold the balance of power in this city, over 15,000 votes: they defeated that charter and they will cause this one to be laid on the shelf if they are not treated justly"
 E. L. Mallsburv of the same union asserted that the laboring classes suffer under the present Consolidation Act, but not more than capitalists. In fact, he believed the latter class to be the worst sufferers, and that they must recognize the labor unions in the pres ent instrument In order to attain their own ends.
 Mccarthy further urged that influ- ence be concentrated on the legislative committeee of the Convention of One Hundred. Dr. Jerome A. Anderson's name was suggested as the only friend the unions had there. but the speaker denied this with emphasis. declaring that one member had been so interested in the clause favoring labor that he had taken it to a lawyer and had 1t couched in terms that would stand a contest at law
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-24
The Clerk Of the Chief Of Police Passes Away After Long and
 Painful Tlnpg
Painful Illness.

Captain Henry s. Healey, clerk to the Chief of Police, died last night after short illness.
 Several weeks ago Healey was stricken with pneumonia, and despite the efforts of Drs. Shumate and Keeney he grad ually grew worse. Shortly after o'clock last night he breathed his last, surround ed by several of his intimate friends.
 Healey was born on December IS, 1885, in Elgin, Huntingdon County, Quebec Canada. He was appointed a member of the police department on May 22, 1878 On account of his ability and strict attention to his duties he was promoted to the rank of sergeant on January l, 1888.
 Since July l, 1894, when he was made a captain, he has been acting as the Chiefs clerk
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-24
BUSHNELL ALERTS
 REMOVE A 100000
California Markets Are Unable to Cope With a Lucky
 Charm.
A Large Number of Errors Does Not Prevent the Photographers
 From Winning.

The hoodoo that has pursued the Bush nell Alerts during the past few months took wings yesterday and once again for tune smiled on them, and the California Markets were taken into camp.
 Whether or not the change of luck was caused by a charm that Manager Bob Mitchell wore on his person, the fact re- mains that they won, even though ten large errors were made in the attempt.
 To Moskiman is due some credit for the victory, as he pitched a strong. steady game, only allowing the Markets five hits, strikink out five men and giving no bases on balls. Iberg was an easy mark Tor the Alerts. and was batted in all di- rections. Following is the score:
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-24
Where Is Mrs. DnvIs2

Alfred Davis, 549 Howard street, report ed to the police yesterday that his wife had left home Saturday morning with their baby and had not returned She was last seen at the Central House. 52 Second street, Saturday night She re- mained there for a short time and left. not saying where she was going Since of her or the baby.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-24
Other Games.

California Market Jrs. 6. Devisadero Street Stars 3; Young Philadelphias 10, Young Sports ,; Young Santa Ciaras &, Silver Stars 5; Cliff House Javaricas 10. Boulevards 9: Towards g. Examiner Mas cots 0; Young Olympics 2l. Mariposa Mar kets S: Vallejo Stars 3. Pioneers 2; Calls Sl, Chronicles g; St. Nicholas Laundry 20, Monograms H.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-24
Cvclinn LeanIe.

The Olympic Club Wheelmen defeated the San Francisco Road Club in an ex- citing ten-inning game at the Recreation
 At Centervine the Bay City Wheelmen lowered the colors of the Turn Verein Wheelmen of this city. Score. 15 to 13.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-24

IWo-pase hits-Croll, Eagan- First base on errors-California Markets, [; Alerts. 4 First base on called balls-Alerts, 2. Left on bases-Markets. {: Alerts, 7 Struck out-By lberg, A. by MoslSman 5. Double play-Hanl- Hammond. l. Wild pitches-Moskiman. 1. Time Of game-One hour and forty minutes. Umpire-McDonaid
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ESTATE 0F JOHN TRApP.
Street Residence.

Twenty-fourth Street Residence. No. 2771 Twenty-fourth street, g. line 10 feet east of York street; two-story bay-window house of rooms and bath; street paved and lot 40x1O0 feet.