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The San Francisco call., 1898-01-23

K s the season advances, the in-
 "A terest in Alaska becomes al- A most daily more intensified. apprehend a tremendous in
 crease of trade throughout this
 city and the entire West dur ing the coming months. The traffic will undoubtedly be so great that trans portation hither by land and sea Will tax both ships and railroads to their utmost carrying capacity. It is, of course, impossible to say how long the excitement will remain at fever heat. The eyes of the world are turned upon Alaska, and although many of the gold hunters may fail, their mis- fortune will not deter others from making the same attempt. Should 75.- 900 out of every 100000 gold seekers be disappointed in their dreams, those who follow in their footsteps will cherish the belief that they will be numbered among the lucky 25.000. Hope springs eternal in the miners breast.
 am told by those who claim to know whereof they speak that the emigra- tion from England alone will reach the 100,0 GOO mark. Our firm has received hundreds of letters of urgent inquiry from France, Japan and many other foreign countries, showing that the in- terest is so widespread it has practi- cally encircled the globe. The benefit to California will be inestimable. Alaska produces gold, but its soil is barren. The thousands upon thou sands of persons going there must be provided with the food necessaries of life, which this State will be called upon to furnish. Thus Alaska gold will come to us in payment for the numberless tons of supplies which this country will furnish to the prospectors.
 We are now preparing to run all our river boats up the Yukon and will add four fast express boats, besides launch ing a fine steel steamer of 2500 tons burden, accommodating 26O first-class passengers.
 There Is every indication that the rush to Alaska from Australia and New Zealand will be extremely great, but the class of gold seekers from these quarters will be of less mixed charac- ter.
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compliance the request of friend of mine who
 from the East called on a M gdF
 friend Smiley requested to do and here
 append result have lurking suspicion that
 sIeontdas w" Smiley a myth that friend never and that he only conJectured that 1T asked old Wheeler about him would remind nm or ms m Smiley and he would go to work and bore me to death with reniscence of him as long tedious as 1t would be useless 10 me II that was the in the decayed mining camp or Angels and noticed that he was fat and ana day told him friend of mine commissioned some tnoure about of his boyhood Leondas W. smley-Isev Leondas w Smiley young resident of Angels Camp added that if Mir Wheeler could anything about this Rev Leondas w. Smiley would feel many obligations to him.
 Simon backed into corner and bockaded me which follows this paragraph He never smiled rowned he changed his voice from the gently flowing key his initial sentence he betrayed slightest suspicion of enthusiasm but all through narrative there vein of impress which showed plainly that from his imagining that there was anything or about his story he regarded 1t as reay matter and transcendent genius let him in his own way and never Rev Eeondas W F'm Reverend Le-wel, there fe- here Smiley in winter of 49 spring I don't recolect exactly b though what makes me think it was one or the other because remember the big Hume warnt the but any way he was the curosest man betting anything that turned up you see he anybody the other side and If he couldn't change that suited the other would suit hn-any way Just so ne got pet ne was ss fed lucky, uncommon lucky he most always  chance there sotry thing mentioned but that felerd and take side please, as you'd find flush the end of it; if there dog fight if there catfght he'd bet it. if there was chicken fight, why. setting he would bet which would fly he would be Walker which he judged be the exhorter here. good he even see straddle bug go aywners he would bet long would take him wherever he him he would follow that stradde bugt he would find where he he the road Lots of the haSS that Slni difference to himhed bet thing-the
 
 a if they warn't her: he in and Smiley and asked him he said considerable betterthank his nfnIt mercyand coming that with blessing of Providence she'd well Smiley. thought, says, Well, anyway
 'This-yer Smiley had marethe boys called her teennnute but that only in fun of than money
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-23

huckleberries, salmon berries, raspber- res, blackoerr1es, entrants and goose berries, cranberries and service berries.
 As for clothing, there is an equally wide range in the published estimates. In one respect however, they are nearly less expensive furs. These articles are Of course all very we'll in their way, and when money is no object they may be obtained. But they are not essential There are many men who have been in Alaska for years who corroborate this. None are included in this estimate, which Is as follows and is on the basis of one years supply, though many of the artf- cles will be just as serviceable at the end as at the beginning of the year:
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-23
IS ALASKA A GOOD COUNTRY
 For Women
 TO STAY AWAY FROM2
By Mrs. John A. Logon.
For Women

~ large percentage of the peo-
 pie bound for Alaska are of the
 gentler and physically weaker \ sex that the question naturally
 arises in the mind of one deeply
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-23

Mime. Diaz, wife of the Mexican Presi- dent, has founded a home where girls can always find employment, a nursery where children of working women are cared for, and Magdalen home for re- pentant sinners.
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fit foot up as follows:
 Provisions .......$ 70 30 Medicines .... 5OO TGIothing Gn ;....... 1 65 Weapons ......... 30 % outfit ........... 64 sol Total ...... .s2n 75 The total weight of the entire outfit will be about 1500 pounds.
 Then comes the expense O. the tourney to Dyea. The present fares from San francisco to Dyea are s29 second class and $4S first class. The economical man will elect to undergo a little hardship as a sort of breaking in for the journey across the mountains and will take the second class fare, thereby saving $19 It will cost him about $15 for freight and drayage on his goods. which will land them at either Dyea or Skaguay, on the wharf or beach: Then he must take care of them himself.
 With his partner he will at once com mence moving his goods to higher land mountains. If packers are hired it will cost from IS to 50 cents pound to get the outfit to the lakes. If they are not hired the partners will load their sleds and start out, going to a suitable camp ing place, leaving their loads, and going This will not involve the expenditure of any money. The only cash outlay re- Quired will be when the Canadian GUS toms officials are met, which will be at Lake Taguish, where duty of about 25 per cent of the value of the goods will be point no money will be needed.
 WEEKS
 Not that there will not be abundant opportunity for spending money if one desires, but there will be no necessity for such expenditure, and beyond doubt thousands will make the trip to the Klon- dike without using any money except as stated herein.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-23

For camp outfit and tools the estimate go together That is the only correct way to do. Very little more is required for two than for one, and there are so many things that require two sets or hands that the traveller should in the first place select a partner of congenfal tastes and one with whom he is. measur- ably certain to agree and get along with out disputing. But one thing should be borne in mind. No matter how many may elect at the outset to go in single party. the outfits should always be pre- etc, should all be arranged in that way, giving each two men a complete outfit. Then when parties break up, as all com to do sooner or later, there will be no difficulty in dividing supplies and tools.
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In this list again there Is room for am plihcation, and there are many other ar ticles which would be found very conven- tent and pleasant to have. But those ar ticles are not absolute essentials. and 1t is with the essentials and not opportunities that we are dealing in this article
 Another essential is the medicine chest and here, too, is quite a wide range. though not so wide as in the other feat ures. The following. however, are the ar ticles that were found useful, If not es- sential. during seasons sojourn in Alaska:
 Sun Cholera mixture. l3 surgeons needles and Comp. Cathartic pills. silk.
 Qunine pills. Surgeons plaster. Tincture of iron. Absorbent cotton Antikamnia tablets. Cotton bandages. Morphine pills. Antiseptic powder. Citric acid. pounds.
 In the way of arms, where two men are going together, one should have Q 10 or 12 bore shotgun and about POO reloadable shells. The other should have 3S-56 Winchester or other lightweight rifle, carrying long cartridges, with 100 rounds of ammunition at least. Pistols are not needed Sheath knives are handy to have. Some fishing tackle is also essen tial
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-23

It Is expected of course that consid- erable additions to the bill of fare will be made in various ways. For two months in the year berries of half a dozen kinds are abundant everywhere. There are
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-28

legal existence, and why they should attempt to usurp the places of men who have been regularly appointed by the Police Commissioners seems be- yond comprehension. Such is the fact. however.
 AS soon as a special policeman man. ages to make his beat a paying one some private watchman in the employ or detective agency appears on thS scene, and by representing that he is a special officer, appointed by the Police Commissioners, he manages to cut in on him. Only recently several of Harry Morse's men canvassed the downtown beats, and by claiming that they had the powers of a special officer, took away a portion of the bus mess belonging to the special on the beat.
 The special officers appointed by the Police Commissioners have been put to the extra expense of providing them selves with suitable uniforms They regard the determined effort of Morse's men to interfere with them as nothing short of high-handed outrage. Real iZing they could do nothing without or ganizing, the specials several weeks ago formed themselves into a body for the betterment of their condition. They are determined to find out whether private watchmen have the right to represent themselves as special officers when they have absolutely no author ity. At the next meeting of the Su pervisorS a concerted effort will he made to have an ordinance passed having for its objects the protection of special policemen appointed by the Board of Police Commissioners
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-28
AN EVENING OF PICTURES.
A Successful Affair Given in Aid
 of Grace N. E. Church.

A large number of guests assembled at the residence of Mrs. A. D. Mcintyre on Bartlett street last night, attracted by an interesting entertainment given in aid of the debt-paying society of Grace Method ist Episcopal Church.
 On the walls of the parlors were hung some fifty beautiful etchings and water colors. and these were auctioned off later in the evening by Professor Newton. and in this way quite tidy sum was realized in addition to the regular proceeds of inc entertainment. which will all be applied toward clearing off the debt of the church. A good programme of music and a supper completed the entertainment Recitation, An Order for a Picture !; Miss Elmira Panno; soprano solo. Ave Maria Mime. Baumgarten; violin solo. Miss Schorcht, accompanist Miss Walk CT; quartets (a) Blue Bells of Scotland '' (b) You Spy the Snake" Arcadian Lad les Quartet, the Misses Mae Cullen. Edith Hanks, Florence Conner and Jeannette Partridge; recitation, Railway Matinee {" Professor Cyrus B. Newton; piano solo Mrs. Hoefeldt; bass solo. saTwo Grenadier" (Schuman), Professor Zier. enberg. After the rendition of inc numbers the guests adjourned to the dtn- ing-room where they partook of an eiab crate repast. and the gracious hostess was the recipient of numerous comnii. ments on the complete success of the af- fair which was got up by the Ladies' Aid Society, of which she is president.
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War Is to Be Declared Against Private
 Watchmen.
Special Police Officers Aim a Blow at MOrSe'S Detec-
 tive Agency.
They Claim That His Men Interfere With Their Busi-
 ness.

The special policemen of this city have organized for the purpose of wag- ing war against the patrolmen em- ployed by private detective agencies. Last night several of them waited on Chief Lees and announced their inten- tion of asking the Supervisors at their next meeting to pass an ordinance pro- hibiting the men employed by private agencies from representing themselves as special policemen. Attorneys Sweeny and Treadwell have been re- tained by the regularly appointed spe- cials to appear before the Supervisors and champion their cause.
 Tt Is war to the knife" remarked Sweeny last night, "and I feel confi- dent that we will win. The private detective agencies of this city have no
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-28

drill corps of the California Commandery No. l, Knights Templar, at the Native Sons Hall last evening was in every way a success. The main hall, in which the exercises were held. was beautifully dec orated and the stage was covered with palms and potted plants.
 The literary, vocal and instrumental ex- ercises embraced a well-selected pro- gramme, which was furnished by Ben nett's orchestra, Miss Xena Roberts, Mrs. Lida Hickok, D. M. Lawrence, Misses Theresa and Lily Sherwood, Mme. Alice Waltz, MT. Sandy, L. A. Larsen, Cali fornia Commandery quartet and w. B. Rogers. The music was under the direc- ton of Alfred A. Batkn.
 At the close of the programme the drill corps gave an interesting drill under the efficient command of Captain R. P. Hurlbut. Twenty-four members of the corps in evening dress and bearing foils participated in this drill. A very pleas ing and novel entertainment was next given by several experts of the corps with foils. Dancing followed. During the evening light refreshments were served and the pleasure and gayety of the oc- casion were kept up until a late hour
 The following were the committees in charge:
 Arrangements-R. P. Hurlbut, J. P. Fraser and W. H. F. Titus.
 Floor-Dr O. F. Westphal, J. s. Ewing, Nichols, G. II. Newman, G. H. siebe. H. L. Day, A. R. Morrow and E. K. Chap man.
 Reception-John Tonningsen, C. Bone, J. F. Clark, c. w. Taber, W. R. lost. H. B: Ream, H; Ascroft, S. Warburton. H. ". Westphal J. F. Riley. J. McCrossan, O. E1tdzt J; HtgmlPhreys and P P L2 DaIl. MacBain, G. w. Bennett. R. w Smith, D. M. Lawrence and l.. A. Larsen.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-28
Not Authorized by Low.

Tuba County was upheld yesterday by the Supreme Court in the case of A. C.
 Irwin against that county. At the time Of the debris troubles Tuba, Sutter, Sac ramento Colusa, Glenn, Tehama. Yolo and Solano counties banded together for the alleged purpose of protection from was a Supervisor in Yuba County and while attending the Anti-Debris conven- ton held in Sacramento, expended money penses. His bill amounted to abo,It s90o
 which was favorably passed by the Roard of Supervisors. The Auditor refused to draw warrant for the same, holding expenditure. The lower court sistatnnd this decision and the Supreme Court sus- tained that of the lower court
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-28
WHERE WAS DIR. SCHENK ?
A Pugilist Whose Hopes of Family Greatness
 Were Dispelled.
Of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: "It might have bee

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The San Francisco call., 1898-01-28

Glynn were given an airing before the Grand Jury yesterday.
 Maloney charged that the demands of certain copyists were made out for amounts greater than they had earned and that the Recorder received the diff ference between what was due and what was collected. At the time that the accusations were first made Re- coTder Glynn denied the charges, and stated that Maloney was actuated by spirit of malice when he made them; that he was angered because he was laid off to give some other man a chance to make few dollars, and that an investigation would show the faIsi- ty of the accusations.
 MT. Glynn was not called yesterday to defend his position, but the jury has evidently determined to sift the mat ter to the bottom. Maloney was called. as were a number of copyists who he had stated would verify his accusa-
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-28
tions, and also other employees of the

tions, and also other employees of the department.
 Maloney's testimony was in substance the same as given in communication to the Board of Supervisors asking for an investigation, which he sent some time ago.
 He said it was a notorious fact about the Recorders office that warrants were raised. and that some one, pre- sumably MT. Glynn, benefited by the transaction. His testimony was not dennIte as to dates and amounts, but he swore positively that he knew such matters had occurred
 solomon kampe, who is a member of the Grand Jury, and who is also the broker who cashes a large number Of the Recorders department warrants, leIt the jury room when the case was taken up, and later was called as a witness. He testified to having cashed a large number of demands, some for large amounts and some for small, but was not able to throw any light on the matter the jury desires to reach.
 Copyists Silvey, Clark and Tender son, who were relied upon by Maloney to bear out his statements, were asked regarding their knowledge of the trans actions mentioned but were decidedly non-committal. They did not specify anything that would bear out Malon- ey'S charges, nor was their testimony favorable to the Recorder. It was brought out during their examination that a number of collections had been taken up in the office, but these were understood to be voluntary contribu- tions from the employees to assist the Recorder in making his fight for a four-year term at the time the tenure of office of a number of public officials was before the Supreme Court.
 The jury adjourned without having %,1 1,n Tor md will hear further testimony on Thurs day next. when Recorder Glynn will probably be given an opportunity to tell his version of the story.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-28
A Yukon Exploit.

The Alaska Trade Committee will in- stall an extensive exhibit at the Mining Fair. which opens on Saturday. It will be prepared to maintain a branch bureau at the Mechanics Pavilion while the Fair is in progress. In addition to the work of the regular bureau. there will be an at tractive KIondike exhibit. which will in- cIuGe a number of CuriositieS from the k iondihe and will eNempify in a practic- al way the methods of mining and condi- tions of life which prevail in the northern gold fields.
 Mrs g. l.. Cable will have charge of the cooking exhibit and will dress in Klon- dike costume and demonstrate the man ner of preparing kiondike meals from the desiccated vegetables. extracts, canned goods, etc.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-28

Albert Staff. 12-year-old boy. was taken to the branch Receiving Hospital yesterday afternoon and treated by Drs. Deas and Zabala for some bad burns on his face and hands. The boy was play ing with some powder at the corner of Montgomery avenue and Mason street, when 3 lighted match was touched to the explosive unexpectedly, with the usual re- suit.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-28
Divorce Suits Filed.

Mrs. Annie F. HubbeI filed suit for a divorce against her husband, George A
 Hubbell, yesterday. As a cause of action the plaintiff alleges cruelty. Regina WI Hams has applied for a divorce from Harry C. Williams on the ground of habitual intemperance.
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creating a fund with which to indemnify
 if. members from loss of time resulting from accident causing bodily injury. was incorporated yesterday. The directors are l. J. Truman. $. ". Griffith, w. H.
 Busch. Albert Albrecht and E. $. Valen-
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Announcement is made that Mrs Blanca Paulsen, sister of F. w. Dohr- mann, has an interest in the firm of Nathan. Dohrmann & Co., from Ian uary l. 1S9S
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-28
VIII Contest nlsnissad

The contest to the last will of Sarah Jenks being admitted to probate was dis missed yesterday by Judge Slack The dismissal was made on a motion of tbe attorney representing the contestants,
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-28

Go to OBrien & Sons for modern style high grade Surreys, Phaetons and Bug. gies at low prices. Corner Golden Cafe avenue and Polk street.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-28
NALONEY'S CHARGES WELL
 VENTILATED The Grand Jury Hears the Recorders
 EN-COpyist. Accusations That War rants Were Raised for Glynn's Benefit. One Member or the Grand Jury. a Broker, Is Called as
 a Witness. EMPLOYES ARE SILENT. The Recorder Will Be Given an Opportunity to Defend
 Himself
One Member Of the Grand Jury a Broker, Is Called as
 a Witness.
EMPLOYES ARE SILENT.
The Recorder Will Be Given an Opportunity to Defend
 Himself.

The charges made by John G. Ma loney, formerly a copyist in the Record CTS office, against Recorder Thomas J.
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To Insure Miners.

The Gold Miners Mutual Accident As sociation, formed for the purpose of
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-28
Burned by Ploying WIth Powder.

Asthma and Bronchitis cure Guarauteet. Dr.. Gordins SanItariuu. 5iI Pine. mr. Kearny, $ F. Cal.
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NEW TO-DAY.

Thinin flesh' Perhapsit's natcral.
 If perfectly well, this is probably the case.
 But many are suffering from frequent colds, nervous debility, pallor, and a hum dred aches and pains, simply because they are not feshy enough.
 Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver Oil with Hypophos- phites strengthens the diges- tion, gives new force to the nerves, and makes rich, red blood. It IS a food in itself.
 Soc. and sI.oO all druggists
 SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists. New York
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-28
A RECEPTION AND SOCIAL.

California Comm0ndery Mokes Merry at the Motive Sons Holl.
 The reception and social given by the
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-28
PREVENTING CONSUMPTION! !!

The cure of Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis and all catarrhal affections of the air passages and lungs is the only sure and safe preYenta- tive of Consumption, 80 say the able doctors of the English and German Expert Specialists, 751 Market street.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-28

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