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headquarters yesterday, and was shown how the California branch transacts it's business. Mrs. Sirgel reported that 1t was the intention of Salt Lake people to es- tablish a State organization. That city has already done good work in entertain ing and supplying the troops that passed through their State. Identification med als were also furnished Torrey's Rough Riders.
 A pathetic letter was received by the State society from an 1S-year-old Cali fornia boy, who is now with the Fourth United States Cavalry, guarding Yellow fornia boy. enlisted in the Fourth United States Cavalry, and I am unfortunate to be stationed here during the war. Inas- much as you are supplying the boys of the United States army with the little ne cessities of camp life, such as pins, nee dies, thread, etc, in book form, I ask that you kindly consider my application for one as well, as we are stationed in the mountains, and such necessities we can not buy at the post.
 T would be pleased to hear from the ladies who attend to my wants, so that 1 will be able to correspond with them this coming winter, as one gets very lonesome and time hangs heavily on our hands. would request my mother to fix me out If 1t were possible, but I am sorry that is the reason for my enlistment am just IS. and know none of the boys here, they being from the Eastern States If you would please answer this little re- quest you can be assured that it will be appreciated"
 The ladies in the State department have written him and will continue doing so
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VAN NESS AVENUE BURGLAR. Dr. Taylor's House Entered, but the Thief Was Scared Away by
 a Dom eStic.

A bold attempt to break in and inciden- tally loot the residence of pr. A. Miles Taylor BPS Van Ness avenue, was made by lone burglar late Friday night. pr. Taylor and his family left the residence early in the evening, leaving a young woman, a domestic, in his employ. in charge of the house. The departure of the family was evidently observed by the thief, and in all probability being un- aware of the presence of the domestic he decided to give the family a surprise upon its return home. About midnight the domestic, who was working in one of the back rooms, was startled by the sound of a key being worked in the back door. She listened for a moment and. to her surprise. heard a sound as though a heavy bar was being forced between the lock and the sill. She hesitated no longer and, running to the window, she threw it open and screamed at the top of her voice for help. Many people in the neighborhood heard her screams and MT. Miller and Harry White. who occupy the upper flat, 930 Van Ness avenue, bounded downstairs revolvers in hand to the rescue of the do- mestic. The burglar heard them coming and started on his run for liberty. He ran through a little alley into Ellis street. turned west into Van Ness avenue and disappeared.
 The case was reported to the police at the Central station and an effort will be made to apprehend the would-be burglar.
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FOUND HIS WATCH.
W. S. Wood Fails in His Attempt
 to doodWink the Police.

Captain Gillen of the Seventeenth street station is satisfied that the sensa- tional burglary which was said to have taken place at the residence of W. s. Wood, IA Fourteenth street, was told for the purpose of defrauding the Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York
 Last Thursday morning Wood who claimed he was connected with the real estate firm of Speck & Go. rushed breath lessly into the Seventeenth-street sta- ton and announced that his house had been entered by burglars, and jewelry valued at $500 taken. He claimed hat he and his wife had been chloroformed by the desperate men, who, he supposed, were Eastern crooks.
 Captain Chen at once sent for Detec- tives Fitzgerald and Graham. the sleuths of the Mission district, and they were or dered to make an investigation. Last night they found the gold watch which Wood claimed was stolen from him. Wood had sold 1t for $40 a short time be- fore the alleged crime was committed.
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Horseshoeing Tournament.

The first horseshoeing tournament ever given in this country will commence at Central Park this afternoon at o'clock. Judging from the men entered for the first heats 1t Is evident that it will be a star contest. Among the men entered for the tournament are such we'll known horseshoers as James ORourke, H. Ger lach, Thomas Tierney and Frank O'Rourke. Each will have two helpers. Individually and collectively they are a hustling. energetic lot of men and among the best the State produces. Each is de- termined to win first prize and add to his laurels the championship of the world. Considerable public interest is aroused and no doubt there will be large attend ance with plenty of roofing for each ones favorite. Thomas Carroll, superintend- ent. of the Mechanics Athletic Union, U. s A., will act as referee, and A. F. Wood side, John O'Rourke and Thomas Doyle as judges. c. S. Crittenden, proprietor of the Occident stables on Geary street. has been chosen as stakeholder and the purse deposited with him.
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AROUND THE
 CORRIDORS.

Waldemar Bry of Berlin Is at the Pal ace.
 Amos Burr has gone to Monterey for a few days.
 Dr. V. B. Warson of Guerneville is at the Grand
 Thomas P. Smith of Washington, D. C.. Is at the Occidental.
 James Atherton, merchant of Placer vile, is at the Russ.
 H. c. Nash, the librarian of Stanford is at the California.
 Carleton c. Crane has gone to Marin County for an outing.
 W. w. Douglas, Assistant State Con- troller, is at the Grand.
 William Wright, mining man from New York; is at the Grand
 R. A. F. Penrose and John Brockman of Arizona are at the Palace
 B. M. Lelong, secretary of the State Board of Horticulture, is at the Grand.
 J. B. Lippincott of the United States Geological Survey is at the Occidental.
 Joseph Fitch, the well-known orchard ist of Santa Rosa. and family are at the Russ
 J. w. Hughes Judge of the Superior Court or San Diego County, is at the Palace.
 G. s. Waterlow, J. B. Wateriow and Dr. Marcus Johnson of Fl. M S. Renown are at the Palace.
 Mrs. M. Miller. Mrs. H. B. Porter and Miss Emily Miller of New Orleans arrived yesterday, and are at the Occidental
 Dr. Harold Gordon Gross and wife are visiting this city on their bridal tour Mrs. Gross is daughter of Richard Swea- sey, the well known ship owner of Eureka
 Ex-Senator F. McGowan of the law firm of Squires & McGowan, Mills building, re- turned yesterday after an extended pro- fessional trip to the northern portion of the State.
 J. c. Kirkpatrick, the manager of the Palace Hotel, met with 0 painful acci- dent yesterday while driving in the park. A rock was thrown by the horse in its rapid movement and struck MT Kirk patrick in the eve
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eral Miller. .Brigadier General Charles King, Colonel William c. Smith. First tennessee; Major Edward Field. Second Artillery; General Warfield, aid: James D. Stetson.
 The speakers were selden sturges, War ren Olney, MaJor Field, Elisha Brooks, Colonel w. c. Smith, E. E. Ewing and General W. H. L. Barnes.
 J.. Murray Bailey. commander Of the post, opened the ceremonies with, fitting remarks Ex-Senator Bart Burke was toastmaster. a posllon which he filled with admirable tact. being ably assisted by A. J. Vining, chairman of the com mittee. and W. J. Watson.
 TLere was not happier expression our- ing the evening than remark or Malor Field, That man who was not at this time proud of being an American must be either tramp or a Harvard proIes- sor."
 Warren Olney's reference to our kindred across the sea evoked great applause. Colonel Smith read with tender effect t the beautiful poem. "On the Rappahanock. , recently published in The Call. Generai Barnes made an eloquent speech, as as usual. MT. Brooks paid fine, tribute 10 General Shafter, a comrade of the post; Many tributes were paid to the Valor ana sin erity of those who wore the gray, anG Colonel Smith. the ex-Confederate veteran. received a great welcome.
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Donations were received at 1e Post street by the San San Francisco saT Ked Gy1ss NESS Berry, Miss Rathburn. Miss Weber and ladies Bradbury Hotel.
 James A. Graham of the Englneer Corps has been working very. hard stitch ing stripes on the trousers for his com pany and Is a regular worker at 10 Post street. - ,,,., nesota. writes that all his men are in good condition and that the Red Cross flag flies from the upper deck where the dispen- SqsSad Sh. nv bv the Red Cross saved a great deal of suffering and helped the sick ones to recovery. ro sent to the different hospitals in camp.
 Donations of postals were received from Miss IL. Allyne, Allen Bowie. pr. E; +. Breyfogle Miss Hyde Mrs Mrs; cSnar IT, TampVe %iss Eckart, MT. Hynes, MT. Remrlek, Mrs; W. R. Eckart, Red Cross, Society and m friend. Total amount distributed, SZ4,oo0' 250 letters stamped and seven gross pen
 Nevada. Newcastle and Kelseyville each sent $25 to the State Association to be devoted to 6 field hospital.
 rooms from Kelseyville, Nevada City, West Berkeley, large donation rom San Jose. and St. Helena. ,e Post street yesterday, getting ready TOT the workers on Monday. when all depart ments will be running again
 pr. C. Well addressed the Red Cross nurses at 40 Ellis street on the use of the best disinfectants-whe and how to use them He also dressed a broken arm and collarbone before the class, as practi- cal lesson in emergency work.
 The ladies of the hospitality committee have followed the example of the soldier boys and adopted mascot. It is a little black kitten that strayed in, and which is especially fond of cuddling up among the books on the writing table. where it lies unmolested by the soldiers, who gather all day long about the table to read and rest.
 1920 Geary street; gave a fair and brought in the receipts yesterday morning, amounting to s2 05. The children have been the society's most active support CTS, and work very hard to help it and the boys in blue.
 Mrs. S. Sirgel vice president of the Salt Lake Red Cross Society. visited the State
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D., 1872 Powell street; judge, Paul Stange. R.. CHA Lombard street.
 Tenth Precinct-Inspector, Martin Lasette. D., S25 Hilbert street; judge. William Ryan. D., Jansen street.
 Eleventh Precinct-Inspector, Andrew Ryan, D., TEA Union street; judge. William H. Mur- ray, D.; l7os Mason street; judge. Edward Nel- man. R., 1913 Powell street.
 Twelfth Precinct-Inspector. Henry Sherman sky, D. a!S Green street; judge, H J. Cor neps; D., slS Vallejo street; judge. Milo Ellich. R., S3211 Vallejo street.
 Thirteenth Precinct-Inspector-T B. Gun ningham D.. 734 Chestnut street; judge. George Matson D. 22oa4s Mason a street judge. Frank
 Fourteenth Precinct-Inspector, Charles Mo Eeeney, D., li21 Vallejo street judge. simon $. Franklin, R., 1903 Jones street.
 Fifteenth Precinct-Inspector, Emile Gaus- sail D., 906 Hilbert street; judge, George H. Kendall D.. s3OB Hilbert street; judge. Ellis NJ. Furbush R., S13 Lombard street.
 FORTY-FIFTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT.
 First Precinct-Inspector Morris Peyser. D House; judge. w. E. Bates, R., 23S Kearny street.
 Second Precinct-In Inspector. Fred clough. D., 334 Bush street; judge. A. Hilton. D., 324 Bush street; judge Louis Dorr, R.. 324 Bush street
 Third Precinct-Inspector, John Rodger D. IF Drumm street: judge. John Mcdonald, D., 517 Sacramento street; judge, w. B. Miller, R., 529 Sacramento street.
 Fourth Precnct-Inspector, John B. Weller. D, 539 Clay street; judge, James Mckinley, baum, R.. 631 Sacramento street.
 Fifth Precinct-Inspector, Samuel Isaacs, D. s47 Washington street; jndge. E. L. Palmer, D.. Commercial Hotel; judge, John M. Gar rett. R.. 522 Jackson street.
 Sixth Prec.nct-Inspector T. W. McFarlane D.. 6o6 Montgomery street; judge, H. l.. Dunne D. 6lO Montgomery street; judge, E. T. Tar box R., $40 Washington street
 Seventh Precinct-Inspector J. S. Kilsby D. 19 Commercial street. judge, Michael Barrett,
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PREsIDIo HEIGHTS CLUB.
Republicans of the Forty-First Meet
 and Elect Officers.

Republicans of the Forty-firSt Assembly District are rapidly organizing their forces for the coming campaign. An enthusias- tic meeting of the Presidio Heights Re publican Club, the representative organ iZation of that district, was held last Fri Gay night in the clubs hall, 3206 CaIifor- nia street, near Central avenue. The meeting was called to order by George R. Sanderson, president, who addressed the club on issues pertinent to the campaign At the conclusion of his remarks nomina- tions for officers were declared in order
 Frank Powers was nominated for pres slent. A motion made and seconded closed the nominations and he was elected by exclamation. In the same way F. J. Man ming was elected secretary; s. " Leach, first vice president; Colonel A. w. Cutler, second vice president, and Oscar Lewis. third vice president.
 Frank Powers, the newly elected presi- dent, delivered a rousing speech which was heartily applauded. Speeches were also delivered by Colonel FIrebaugh Os- car Lewis and J. c. Dennis of the Afro American League. The speeches conclud- ed the following were appointed by the president to constitute an executive com fnittee: Jules Vosinet E. E. Gibson, IT, vine Graham, Thomas Egan, William Simpson and Oscar Lewis.
 On motion of MT Voisinet the president and secretary were declared ex-officio members of the executivescommittee The meeting then adjourned to await the call of the chair.
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GEORGE H. THOMAS POST.
Notable Speeches at the Anniversary Banquet-Distinguished Guests
 Present

One hundred veterans and several guests of George H. Thomas Post No 9, Grand Army of the Republic, assembled in the banquet room on the eighth floor of the California Hotel last evening at 6:30 o'clock and did not adjourn until mid- night The banquet took the form of an intensely enthusiastic demonstration Of patriotism ard eloquent eulogy of Ameri- can achievements on land and sea. Some notable speeches and happy hits were made during the evening.
 Among the guests at the table were: Major General Merriam. Brigadier Gen.
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War Revenue Taxes

As was told exclusively in The Call re- gently, many proprietors of 25-cent French restaurants have either charged cents extra for cognac and kirsch water or discontinued their use altogether. on account of the special revenue tax. Owinp to the falling off of their customers due perhaps, to the failure to provide these liquors, they have again decided to place them on their tables. Yesterday was the last day on which those required to nav special war revenue taxes might procure Collector of Internal Revenue was crowded until long after the usual hour of closing.
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= The Red Cross Society of San ( c Francisco cannot be responsible { C for the criticisms of the camps c which are brought to the offices . by individual visitors day by 0 day of alleged inattention on c the part of officers and phys1- c cians toward the men in vari- 0 ous regiments. Many reports Q in regard to the suffering of o men have been investigated at , 6 great inconvenience and disad- c vantage to the society. Our . committee has frequently found V those reported i'll and dying re- = = ceiving excellent hospital care = or attending to their own busi- = ness downtown. We refuse o from this date to pay any at = tention to such exaggerated re- a ports, preferring to refer such c information to the commanding = officers of the regiment criti- e cized. c MRS. JOHN MERRILL, 6 President San Francisco Red c Cross.
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Death of Cautain Dodge.

WASHINGTON, July BOA dispatch received from Santiago announces the death of Captain Dodge of the Twenty fourth Infantry, well known in the West.
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THE CALLS REPLY TO A REQUEST
 WHICH WAS NOT DICTATED
 BY PATRIOTISM.
 The following self-explanatory dispatch Teestyed sy Sy The Gal last night fishers: The war tax bill now pending in the Senate contains provision putting a tax of l cent on every package forward ed by express, including bundles of news papers. If prompt action is taken by newspaper publishers telegraphing Sena- tors 1t will be practicable to secure an ex- emption of newspaper packages, or at least of all packages containing less than 100 copies It Is suggested that publish CTS take the matter IsII up promptly and en- President American Newspaper Publish
 ing Association.
 Compliments to MT. Knapp, and what sort of an American paper does he suppose The Call to be? While there was a prospect of war the papers did much to promote 1t. Now for them to endeavor to sneak out of paying a share of the expense would be cowardly and unpatriotic. They are engaged in printing the news of the war and in selling the accounts to the public. They are even assuming the right to direct the Government Yet here is more than an intimation that the publishers of newspapers are so detestably sell fish, so lacking in the clements of good citizenship and honor that they would evade a responsibility when the evasion would savor of treason. When the country is sending its men to battle, when every nerve is strained to provide the means of equipment, when the plain duty of every man is to do his part willingly and the natural impulse is to do it eagerly, the supposition that publishers of daily papers are a class apart, set of thrifty vampires draw ing substance from a country they are l too mean to defend and too low to live in, comes with shock. If MT. Knapp thinks he is dealing with a lot oi knaves, to undeceive him Is pleasure He is dealing with men. and men who are proud to be Americans. Any citi- zen who is capable now of acting as Knapp is counseling could do the coun- try no better service than to leave 1t He is a traitor. He might feel at home | in Spain.
 The Call Is willing to pay any tax the | Government may impose. It will pay a cent bundle or 10 cents. It vii leave to legislation the settling of the limit and make no protest It will be glad to know tLat 1t can contribute Any paper that objects to sharing the common burden is unworthy the sup. | port of citizens, untrue to the flag, and the sooner 1t shall cease publication the better for the patriotism of the land
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Advances made on furniture and pianos. with IT without removal. J. Noonan. 1017-lO23 Mission.
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THE CRYSTAL SWIMMING BATHS.
 Physicians recommend the Crystal warm sea water tub and swimming baths. North Beach.
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Ladies' tailor-made suits: latest designs: we give credit. N. Rothschild. 211 Sutter. r. & 2.
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-02
WASHINGTON TOPICS
Matters Concerning the Depart
mentS of Government.
SHOWING OF TREASURY
DECREASE EXHIBITED IN DEBT
STATEMENT.
outrages On Republican Postmasters
Discussed at Cabinet Meeting
Judge Bells Bill to Prevent Bank
ers From Becoming Secretaries of
Treasury-House Committee Work

Washington, March Under the
autonomous plan granted to Cuba, the
Spanish government has given the Gu
bans the right to frame their own
tariff arrangements with the United
States, subject to the approval OF the
imperial government. Under this au-
thority, the autonomous cabinet has
named a commissioner to come to
Washington and conclude the agree
ment. He is expected about the time
that the new Spanish minister arrives,
so that the negotiation of both agree
ments will proceed together. AS the
United States cannot deal directly with
Cuba, owing to her colonial status, the
commercial agreement will be between
the United States and Spain, although
the terms will be made by the Cuban
autonomists and their commissioner.
1t will be under the reciprocity clause
of the Dingley tariff act, which per-
mits 90 per cent reduction of duty in
exchange for concessions to the United
States. The reductions affecting Cuba
would be mainly those on raw sugar,
while the equivalent reductions for the
United States would be mainly on flour,
breadstuffs, manufactured goods and
machinery.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-02
War Department Has Abandoned It's
KlOndike Expedition.
WHOLE OUTFIT FOR SALE
WHICH INCLUDES ALGER'S PET
REINDEER SCHEME.
War Secretary Says He Can Get
Above Cost Price For the Animals
Work of Federal Surveyors On
Alaskan Rivers-Importance of
Observation-Disclosures News.

Washington, March 1.-The war de-
partment has decided to abandon its
expedition for the relief of the miners
in the Klondike country, because the
conclusion has been reached that no
necessity exists for it. Secretary Alger
has written letter to Senator Hawley,
chairman of the senate committee on
military affairs, explaining the depart
ment's position, and asking that con-
gress take action by joint resolution
authorizing the department to dispose
of the supplies purchased for the ex-
petition, including the reindeer which
have arrived from Norway, and to
abandon the project entirely.
CONDITIONS CHANGED.
In his letter Secretary Alger says the
conditions on the Yukon have changed,
so as to render the expedition unneces-
ssry, and that General Miles and Cen
eral Merriam both agree with him. He
is also advised to this effect by the
Canadian minister of the interior. Later
advices than those received last De-
cember, when the expedition was de-
cided upon, indicate, he says, that the
miners are in no danger of suffering,
and he thinks that the great crowds
of prospectors now going in over Dyea
pass will carry sufficient provisions to
divide with the miners in case they
need assistance.
GET MONEY BACK.
General Alger expresses the opinion
that the reindeer can be sold at price
sufficient to reimburse the government
for their cost. He says he has been Of
fered 500 each for 100 of them THIS
amount is above the cost price. He
also states that the interior department
is anxious to take charge of the AMI
mails. He asks for authority to sell
the supplies purchased for the expedi-
ton.
The military committee met today,
but did not act upon the request