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The San Francisco call., 1898-08-10
A DISTINGUISHED
 MAN OF SCIENCE
DIR. PRITCHETT OF THE COAST
 AND GEODETIC SURVEY.
Sails for Hawaii To-Morrow to h. troduce United States Work in
 the New Territory


 pr. Henry s. Pritchett, superintendent of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, arrived In San Francisco last evening and expects to go to the Hawaii an Islands on the steamer Mariposa, in company with the Congressional commis- sion. He goes there under direction of the Secretary of the Treasury to look af- ter the condition of the surveys of the islands.
 Dr. Pritchett is a young man to hold the position of the Coast Survey superin- tendency, but he has a distinguished rec ord as a scientist. Born at Fayette, Mo, in April, 1857, he was educated in the in- stitute founded at Glasgow, in that State, by his father and known as Pritchett D. C., and continued his astronomical and mathematical studies under Profess sor Asaph Hale of the Naval Observatory, In 1881 he was appointed professor of as- tronomy in Washington University, at St Louis, and remained there until his appointment by. President Mckinley to the MsupeTintendency SUI of the Coast and him as a man of mark in his profession.
 In the astronomical field, in addition to his routine duties he did vast amount of work in both theoretical and practical lines, among his published papers being one of the determination of the mass of Mars, another on the rotation of Jupiter, also discussion of eclipses of the satel- lites of Saturn, and many papers on ob- of double stars.
 In geodetic work Dr. Pritchett had a fine record before being appointed to his present position. In 1889 he was a mem Der of the transit of Venus party that went to Auckland, New Zealand, and as- sisted in the determination of gravity with the famous Koter pendulums in Australia, Singapore and Japan. In 1891 he was elected president of the. St. Louis Academy of Science. Tn 1894 he visited and while in Munich the univer- sity of that city, in recognition of his scientific attainments and reputation, honored him by conferring upon him the degree of doctor of philosophy"
 Dr. Pritchett, though a comparatively young man, is an old traveller, having visited Europe and the Orient and going now for the second time to the Hawaiian Islands, where, in all probability, the Coast and Geodetic Survey of the United States will be extended under his direc-
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-10
PATENTS AND THE WAR.
c. H. Duel1, U. S. Patent Commis-
 missioner, Here on a Visit.

c. H. Duell, Commissioner of Patents, arrived from Washington yesterday, ac- companied by his wife and family. This is his first trip to the coast, and he ex- poets to spend some time in California, travelling round the State and visiting the various points of interest.
 ''Yes, can readily see," he said yester- day at the Palace, why the people of this coast wish to hold the Philippines. The sentiment in the East was at first against it, but I think they will conform their expressions to the wishes of the West. The advantage and benefits to tnis city in regard to Far Eastern trade would be immeasurable and would sharp en the edge of Pacific coast commerce"
 The war has affected the patent fever somewhat. According to MT. Duell, there since the beginning of the war. Alto gether this falling off of applications av- erages 20 per cent. While the decrease has been general since the beginning of
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-10
PRESIDIO EVENTS.
The News of the Wounding of Captain Hobbs Causes
 Deep ReqPet

The chief topic of interest at the Pre- sidio post yesterday was the gallantry with which the Third United States Artil- lery behaved in their recent conflict with the Spanish at Malate, near Manila The meager account of the fight left great room for anxiety, and universal regrets were to be heard upon all sides when 1t was learned that Captain Hobbs had been wounded His wife only recently left for Pennsylvania, where she was called by the illness of her mother.
 Captain Hobbs was one of the best known officers at the Presidio. He was stationed with his battery at Angel Island.
 The Third Artillery band, under the di- rection of Chief Musician R. Reimnitz. day afternoon concerts yesterday. The concert was held in front of the alameda, and a well-selected programme was rem dered.
 Sergeant Thomas B. Hughes, Troop M. Fourth Cavalry, has been appointed quar- termaster sergeant, vice Patton, appoint ed post Quartermaster.
 The Hawaiian Commissioners visited the Presidfo yesterday morning and wit messed guard mount after which they were serenaded by the Fourth Cavalry Band.
 The batteries of the Third Artillery were paid off yesterday by Major Lord.
 Troop A, Utah Cavalry, Captain Caine commanding, will not leave for the Yo- semitic until tomorrow. First Lieutenant Nolan, Fourth Cavalry, will accompany the troop. It was to have left the Presidio yesterday.
 The brigade drill of the Twentieth Kan sas, Fifty-first Iowa and First Tennessee Regiments was held yesterday morning up on the gold grounds of the Presdio. It will be repeated this morning, and to- morrow morning General Merriam will re- view the brigade.
 There were eleven soldiers discharged from the division hospital yesterday to 20 to their homes on furlOuRhS.
 Joseph H. Reed, private in Company G, First New York Volunteers, died last evening at the Post Hospital of pneumo- mia after an illness of a few days. He had served three years in the National Guard and was only about q years of age. He belonged to a most estimable family of Utica, New York. In coming across the continent he became home sick and never fully recovered his spir- its. He was of a most kind and affec- tionate nature, and the reading of letters from home always deeply affected him. When he went to the hospital he was very downhearted, and expressed the be- lief that he would not recover. His re- mains will be sent to Utica.
 The commissioned officers of the First New York Regiment of Volunteers last evening attended in full uniform the re- ception given by the Hawaiian commis- SiOnerS.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-10

Democrat and Populist-and if any party got the worst of it the cause was to be found in the leaders, who would not see the signs of the times.
 During all that time I have asked no one to vote for any candidate. l confined myself to opposing those who had sworn successful candidates were not of my choice and from the greatest even to the least I was under no obligs tion to any.
 When, then, the majority in the present Board of Supervisors began to run like sheep at the bidding of boss I felt it was my duty to stigmatize them as they de- ment for which I was responsible in large measure and l believed that the good name of the liberal people of this town demanded that these men who betrayed the people should be known and marked
 1 had held in public print and on the platform that religion should not disqual- that the faith which scoundrel dis graces should not shield him from merited punishment If I were so weak as to be silent on the deeds of this Board of Su- pervisors because some of the members thereof profess the Catholic faith should justify every contention of the A. F. A. Protestants and Jews voted with Catho- lies to stamp out the plague of bigotry. Catholics owe 1t to their generous and faithful allies to show that they can mete out impartial justice even when offenders profess the Catholic name.
 The last attack on me Is only one of the many which have been launched against me Dy the cOWardS. the WnlSpererS, the tattlers, the bullies of this board. The policy of the Monitor, the policy of this letter Is the logical conclusion of the fight made two years ago. The people who made that fight then owe 1t to them selves to bring 1t to fitting close When those who have disgraced the, cause of liberty shall have been retired to their native obscurity, when the Clintons and the Britts shall have been kicked gibber ing off the stage, lien and not till then shall the incident be ended and the ghost laid.
 Before I conclude I beg to thank the Mayor. MT. Smith and h4r. Dodge for their well-meant efforts to sidetrack the open letter. I am glad, however, they did not succeed. It has given me an op- city, an opportunity I have long desired. In this whole matter l think they can bear me out In saying that 1 have had no personal ends to serve, no private profit to gain. No man Is always right and no doubt I have made many mis- takes, but whether I have been right, or wrong, this l can testify, and I be- lieve the people will corroborate my tes- timony that I have, according to my lights. striven for fair play to all and 'aVors to none. PETER c. YORKE.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-10
Reception to Tennessee,s Bows.

Tennessee will have an opportunity next Saturday evening to show it's ability as drillers. The California Commandery No. l. following in the wake of the grand re- ceptfon rendered the California Regiment on last Saturday evening by brother or ganization, is arranging a similar affair in aid of the Red Cross Society Colonel William Smith is preparing a programme consisting of scenes of camp life and num- erous other features with view to show ing his men off to advantage. Entertain ments of this kind are rapidly growing in favor judging by the large attendance at the previous drill. Although the audience was large on that occasion, the society arranging the coming entertainment be- lieves that the crowd that attends their drill will surpass 1t both in enthusiasm and numbers.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-10
LADY EULER EXPECTED. How She Happened to Get Into the
 Paris Asylum

Lady arde-Buller has not yet arrived, according to the statements of her cousin and attorney, E. H. Wakeman He 1t was who accompanied the lady on her Euro pean rambles, and from whom she sepa- rated herself by accident or design in Paris and New York. The story Wake man tells about the eccentric lady of title is full of color and bold strokes.
 It seems that the health of Lady Yarde- Butler suddenly broke down in faris and the advice of several eminent physicians was sought A private sanitarium was recommended, which. as 1t afterward developed, was no other than the largest and most sumptuous private insane asy- lum in Paris. When Wakeman discovered this he immediately obtained her release, and after a short stay at Hamburg the party, including MT. and Mrs Wakeman returned to America In New York when the Wakemans were expecting Lady Bull Ter to meet them on the wesfbound train she had disappeared. They waited for oyer a day, but as all their plans had
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-10
NOTES FROM THE
 MILITARY CAMPS

"HE news from Manila Is received
 with great enthusiasm by the
 Philippine expeditionary forces l remaining in this city, as 1t leads
 them to believe that they will now be hurried to the front. Many of the men were beginning to think that they would not be sent to Manila owing to the prospects of immediate peace. It would seem now, however, that they will all be needed in the Philippines, peace or no peace.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-10
Principal Losers by Bismarck Fire.

MINNEAPOLIS. Aug. 9.-A special to the Journal from Bismarck. N. D., says that the total loss from last nights fire will be from $6OO,O0O to s750.0OO. with in- surance not to exceed s250,000. The heaviest individual losses are as fol- lows; Joseph Hare, S40,000; First Ma tional Bank. $75, ,000; Merchants block. $25, GOO; Postoffice block, $20,000; c. H. Phelps. s31.Oo0; Northern Pacific Rail- road, $25, 900.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-10
Notice.

The firm of Wing On Lung & Co.,, sit- uated at S05 Dupont street, in the city and county of San Francisco, State of Cali fornia. The store was closed more than a year ago; ever since engaged in col lecting debts, but not yet finished. Hop ing our debtors will settle them at the earliest date possible. Our firm does not owe anybody, nor is security on any loan. However. the real estate which we occupied was not sold or bargained for any money. If any money is borrowed on this building it is a fraudulent transac- tion.
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been prepared for the return to San
 Francisco they could not delay their de- parture from New York any longer. The matter was placed in the hands of detec- tives. who, as MT. Wakeman has been notified, discovered the object of their search In Eastern Pennsylvania. Know ing that Lady Butler Is without the pres homeward, her attorney has telegraphed her money to complete her trip to this city. She Is expected within few days.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-10

the war, the applications for patents on war implements have increased out of all proportion. Every crank and legitimate inventor in the country who has worked on war machines has applied for a patent, seemingly" he said.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-10
CAMP BARRETT.
The News From Manila Is Re- ceiVed With Much Enthu-
 Siasrn by the EfQhth.

CAMP BARRETT, Sather Tract, Aug 9.-An examination of the result of the recent vaccinations was conducted to-day and it was found that S5 per cent took" |" and only one company is to be heard from.
 If all the arrangements are carried out a regimental drill of the Eighth will be held at Central Park August N, in re- sponse to the invitation extended some time ago by the Christian Commission.
 The news from Manila has revived the hopes of the Eighth to be called to the front.
 The Eighth Regiment baseball nine will play another game next Sunday and is also arranging to once more meet the Alerts, whom they recently defeated by a score of g to G. w. c. Lomax of A Company Is manager of the soldier ball players, and the team is as follows: Frank Clark. catcher; William Bevill, pitcher; Denwiddle. center field; Thomas Mack, second base; L. Winters, short stop; Harry Wilson, first base; Frank Foster, third base; H. Hurt, right field Perriaso left field.
 A lantern exhibition will be given in the big tent of the Christian Commission tomorrow night by Postal Inspector IT, win and Photographer Jackson. The views will include many war scenes.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-10
San Francisco's Increased Tax Roll.

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 9.-The Audi tors report from the city of San Fran cisco was received by the State Board of Equalization to-day. The total as- sessed valuation is $353, 061, which is about s5,000,000 is excess of last year.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-10
Five Years for Burglary.

George Wainright pleaded guilty to a charge of burglary in the second degree before Judge Borden yesterday morning. He was sentenced to five years in San Quentin.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-10
War Incidents.

This morning 154 men of the First New York Regiment of Volunteers will em- bark on the steamer Mariposa and sail for Honolulu this evening. T-le detach- ment is composed of Company E and for ty-four other men. all under command of Captain Pickard. The steamer Alliance, which is to carry the remaining New Workers to Honolulu, is expected here from the north in two or three days.
 The steamer Arizona Is expected to be ready for the reception of troops by next Friday It will be about two weeks before the Scandia is ready.
 Captain F. w. Jennings of Battery c, United States Volunteers, now at the Pre- sidto. from Utah, Is a son of the late Will liam Jennings, who will be we'll remem- bered by old time merchants on account of his having done much business with this city Captain Jennings in his youth was a cadet at the Episcopal College of St. Augustine, Benicia.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-10
CHILDREN'S UNION SUITS, lSC EACH.

Children's Heavy Fleece-lined, Jer- sey Ribbed Union Suits-flnished seams-drop seat-natural or ecru color. To-day Wednesday,, from sQc Q to I2 only, per suit. iOC
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Worthy Of Emulation.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 8. To the Editor of The Call: In your last
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-10-26
Reception to Company D.

The invitations to the reception to
Company ID, First Vermont Volunteers,
were sent to the soldier boys this week
and the affair promises to be great
success in every way. Among the invit-
ed guests who will be present are Ex. Gov.
Grout and Congressman Grout, while
Gov. Smith writes that it is very doubt
ful if he can attend. Major Jocelyn,
Capt. Hovey OF the United States army
and Col o. d. Clark have been invited
and it is hoped they can attend. The
reception in the Museum from 7 to 8
o'clock is to be open to all and it is
hoped our townspeople will take
this opportunity to meet and greet the
soldiers on the eve OF their mastering
out. Any one will be welcome to the
banquet at the Armory at s o'clock who
buys luncheon ticket and the price of
the tickets are so cents plate. 1t is
intended to have both the reception and
the luncheon open to the ladies and we
trust the gentlemen will not forget to
bring their ladies. Tickets for the lunch
con may be obtained OF George H. Cross
or c. c. Follansby. Those wishing to
take seats in the gallery to hear the in
teresting postpraudial speeches can pur-
chase tickets at the Armory at 20 cents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-10-26
Young Peoples Convention.

The annual convention of the Gale
donia county union Of Christian En-
deavor societies is to be held in St. Johns
bury Wednesday and Thursday, No.
vember 8 and 10. The hospitality of all
the Christian Endeavor societies OF the
village will be extended but the meeting
place will be the South church. The pro-
gram in process of arrangement is to in
clude interesting, instructive and inspir-
ing helps along every line of Endeavor
work. The emusic will be a special fea-
ture. Among the speakers from abroad
will be Rev. O. S. Davis, d. D., of Spring.
field whose splendid address at the re.
cent state Sunday school convention at
Lyndonville received the highest praise,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-10-26
Granite State Provldent Association.

Israel Cobe, representing the firm Of
Andrew ]. Cobe Of Boston and Cobe &
McKinnon OF Chicago, was here this
week buying up the claims of the share
owners in the Granite State Provident
Association of Manchester, N. H. A
branch Of this concern was established
here about four years ago, but before
our townspeople had put much money
into it the association went TO the wall.
1t proved to be gigantic steal on the
part of the officers coupled with bad in
vestments in mortgages which proved
almost worthless and in this way most
of the money collected from the people
has been eaten up. AS the funds are in
81 states and 16 of the states have their
own receivers it will be seen that the
prospect of sizable dividend is very
small, and it will take from three to five
years to settle the litigation now pend
ing. Mr.. Cobe has been throughout the
state offering the creditors IL 1.2 cents
cash on every dollar of their shares and
has bought all the shares in the towns he
has visited. He went from here to Brad
ford and Barre where there are the larg-
est holdings in the state. $35, 900 having
gone out OF the city of Barre to this
concern. Mr.. Cobe has met with great
success in his trip and the stockholders
are congratulating themselves on the
receipt of cash dividend rather than
waiting for an indefinite period aud get
ting less by waiting.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-10-26
WEDDING BELLS.

Ernest Bradstreet Herrick, recently OF
Amherst, Mass. and Miss Flora Mytrie
Herrick were married at South Framing
ham, Mass, Oct. 16. The bride was the
recipient Of many useful and costly gifts
and the couple will be "at home" at
South Framingham after Nov. l.. Dur
ing Mr.. Herrick's stay in st. Johnsbury
he was employed in the CALIFORNIAN
Office and his friends in the Office and
elsewhere extend congratulations.
fiackett-Way.
At 10 Lakeside avenue. Wakefield
Mass. Wednesday, Oct. 10, at noon.
was the wedding Of Miss Florence Libby
Hackett, daughter of Mr.. aud Mrs.
G .orge G. Hackett OF Wakefield and DR..
George Franklin Way. Rev. Charles H.
Learoyd performed the ceremony. 1t
was very simply conducted at the brides
Lakeside home and there were no at.
tending maids, best man or ushers. The
bride, a brunette of brilliant coloring,
was in travelling gown Of blue broad
cloth, smartly fashioned, and wore a
large picture hat with black plumes, well
back Of her fluffy pompadour. All those
invited were family connections and
everything was delightfully."- informal
There was welding breakfast immed'
lately after the ceremony. DR.. and Mrs
Way will make their home in Lee, Maine
DIR. Way formerly lived in St. Johnsbury
and his friends extend congratulations.
Glffln-KeIsey.
Wednesday evening, Oct. 10, George L
Giffin and Miss Jennie S. Kelsey wer'
united in marriage at the residence OF th'
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Kel
sey. " u
The ceremony was performed by Rev
Thomas Tyrie in the presence of simpl,
the near relatives OF the contracting par
ties. The rooms were tastefully deco
rated with flowers and evergreen. TIL
bridal couple were the recipients Of man
beautiful and useful gifts. Both brid
and groom are popular and esteeme
young people. the latter being we'll know
as clerk in the store of E. d. Steele & Co
and wide circle of friends extend cor
gratulations and best wishes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Giffin will reside at 2
Pearl street.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-10-26
Benefit Concert.

Benefit Concert.
The concert given to Miss Shulelt on
Thursday evening will be OF very high
order. Those in charge have spared no
pains to make this concert the social
event of the season.
She will have the assistance of the fol-
lowing; Miss Maud Huntey Clarke, So
prano; Mr.. T. N. Shufelt, basso; Mr..
Frank o. French, comedian; Mrs. Anna
Spencer Frost, reader; st. Johnsbury
Orchestral Club; North Church Ladies
Quartette; Imperial Male Quartette;
Mahogany Male Quartette; B. Frank
Harris, and Margaret Gorham, pianists
and the programme given below will be
rendered:
/. "Crispino aComare" (Cob-
bier and the Fairy, Ricci
Orchestral Club.
2. Song, Selected
Mr.. Shufelt.
8. "Hark. the Trumpet Calleth.' Buck
Mahogany Quartette.
4. Song. For all Eternity" Mascheroni
Miss Shufelt, Violin obli-
cato by Mr.. Partridge.
5. Reading, "Marlowe's First
Solo," Butterworth
Anna Spencer Frost.
6. Piano Duet, Italy" Moszkowki
Mr.. Harris, Miss Gorham.
z. "Love's Golden Dream
North Church Ladies' Quartette.
8. "She was bred In Old Kentucky" Garter
Frank o. French.
8. Gavotte, "Erminie." Jakobowsk
Orchestral Club.
10. "Se Saran Rose" Ardite
Miss Clark.
IL. Quartette. Selected
Imperial Quartette.
~. The Country Fair" Abt
North Church Choir.
13. Galop, "Go as you please" Damn
Orchestral Club.