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The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
Chinese Opium Dealers Who Will Probably
 Be Surprised.
Orders Issued to Pay Up Fees Within Twenty Four
 Hours.
CONSULTING THE CONSUL.
A Test Case to Be Inaugurated Be- fore the Courts at
 Once.

As a result of startling and yet mys- tericus events that have happened dur ing the past few days License Collect or Bonnet has decided to bring the Chi nese opium dealers up with the round turn.
 The dealers have been trying to reach" the license collector, and, though the effort has never gone as far as a direct offer of a bribe, probably because the dealers discovered that they had tackled the wrong man, the inten- tion to use corrupt methods was so palpable to MT. Bonnet that he decid- ed to act without delay.
 The Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance some time ago imposing a license on the sale of opium, but since that time no particular effort has been made to enforce the measure because there was question as to the legality of the ordinance, and MT. Bonnet did not care to jeopardize his position in the matter by hasty action.
 It recently came to the license col lector's ears, however, that a member of a well-known firm of attorneys was receiving $4OO per month from the opi- um dealers to keep them advised of the legal aspect of the case.
 Following closely on this information came the intelligence from friend that the latter had been approached by an agent of the Chinese, who desired ito do business" The agent asked Bon nets friend whether or not the license collector was open to conviction"
 He IntimatRd that some Of the Chi nese though that Bonnet was getting portion of the legal expenses because no movement had been made against them and that they thought that they might as we'll deal direct if such a pro ceeding was possible. Bonnet's friend communicated with him immediately and the result of their fishing excur- sion will probably astonfsh the Chinese dealers.
 Startled by the phase that the mat ter had taken MT. Bonnet immediately called on the Chinese Consul and stated the facts of the case, inquiring whether or not the dealers would receive any encourag cement from the consulate. He was told that Chinese subjects were expected to obey the law and the con- sulate would not interfere.
 Thereupon MT. Bonnet caused to be issued, after consultation with the City and County Attorney, a notice to the enect that opium license lees must be paid within twenty-four hours. These notices were served on twenty-one dealers and unless the license fees are paid to-day arrests will follow at once.
 The plan is that MT. Bonnet shall himself purchase a f1ve-tael tin of opium from one of the dealers and then cause the latter's arrest for selling the drug without license. A contest will doubtless be made by eminent legal counsel employed by the dealers and the legality of the ordinance will be at once determined
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
" AKENED BY 4
 PISTOL SHOT Thomas Morris Rudely Aroused From His
 ESlum bers. He Thinks an Attempt Has 
He Thinks an Attempt Has Been Made on His
 Life.
An Old Enemy Lately Seen Lurking in the Vicinity of His
 Home.

Thomas Morris, a wellknown citizen living at 33 Juniper street. had nar- row escape from death at the hands of some miscreant last Sunday evening.
 MT. Morris owns considerable real es- tate in the vicinity of Tenth and Fol som streets, and occupies room on the first floor in the rear of one of his houses on Juniper street, cul de sac running off Folsom between Tenth and Eleventh. Sunday night he went home at about 10 o'clock, and retired as usu- al He was just falling asleep when he was aroused by a pistol shot which seemed just over his head, followed by a crashing of glass. Fully alarmed, he arose at once to make an investigation, and found that a bullet had crashed through a window just over his bed. narrowly missing him, and buried it. self in the wall.
 Too frightened to go out into the yard and make an investigation, he peered through the window, but could distinguish nothing in the inky dark ness without, although he imagined he heard footsteps in the yard outside.
 The man who fired the shot evidently was not lacking in nerve to carry out his nefarious design, as it is necessary to pass through a covered passageway and climb half way up flight of out CT stairs to fire a bullet which would follow the course pursued by the one which entered Morris window.
 Morris has lived in the vicinity for great many years, and has host of friends who testify to his good habits and exceptionally upright character, and what should have tempted anyone to fire the shot is a mystery Some of the neighbors suggest that the ball may have been fired at pestiferous cats and gone astray, but casual investi- gation of the premises scouts any such theory, as the bullet could only have been fired from one place, and that is the stairway leading from the first floor to the yard.
 Morris hints darkly at an old enemy who has recently made his appearance in the neighborhood, and says he will put detectives on the case. He seems to be in great fear of his life, and dreads spending another night in the room. Last night, however, he risked it again, but securely fastened the al leyway gate leading into the back yard and placed a set of thick shutters on the inside of the window.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22

young people in which several ladies of
 color participated. Ames was merci-
 less in his roast, but between his words
 of vituperation he worked in the legal
 end of his case, contending that under
 the law in event Mrs. Bell was re-
 moved as guardian the court could not demand an accounting. He contended
 that she might do as she pleased with
 the monthly family allowance. He averred that she had always conduct ed the duties involved in the matter of the guardianship of her children in a satisfactory manner and should not be interfered with.
 Yesterday Attorney w. H. Schooler,
 who has been prosecuting the con-
 plainant's interests, made his argu- ment. For Mrs. Bell he had but words of sympathy; for Nanny Pleasant but words of condemnation. He reit
 erated the oft-told story of the inf1u- ence of the negress in the Bell house. hold and appealed to the court if just ice was to be done that the mother should be removed as guardian of her children and the young people whose maternity she had repudiated; that she should be forced to make an account ing and that in event she had not full filled her obligations to those the law demanded when she was appointed guardian, those who went on her bond should be forced to assume the deficit. When Attorney Schooler had finished his argument the court rendered it's de- cision. Judge Coffey held that it was the policy of the law whenever possible to refrain from sanctioning or committing an act that might lead to a disruption in family that might never be healed. The act of removing Mrs Bell as the guardian of her chill dren, the complainant and his sister might result in such a continuation, and for that reason the court refused to grant the request of the petitioner on that point. The court, however, or dered that Mrs. Bell make an account ing within ten days of all the moneys she had expended since the death of her husband. Attorney Ames mildly protested, but the order stood as de- livered by the Judge. The next issue in this case" said his Honor, Twill be to reduce the family allowance. AL though I have allowed Mrs. Bell to re- tain her charge as guardian feel that it is incumbent upon the court to some what deter the influence of Mrs. Pleas ant. For this reason the family al- lowance must be reduced. further or- der that Mrs. Bell produce a new bond for the performance of her duties as guardian" The order of the court compelling Mrs. Bell to produce a new bond relieves Nanny Pleasant and her faithful friend, Rebecca Boone, of that responsibility. For past errors in the usage of money in the home of the Bells, however, the colored bonds women will be held responsible, says Fred Bells attorney. In the decision of yesterday young Bell holds that he has won substantial victory in his
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
A BALL AT OCEAN VIEW.
Member of the Y. M. I. Give 8
 Successful Entertainment.

The entertainment and ball given at Murphy's Hall, out at Ocean View, on Saturday evening, under the auspices of the Y. M l., was an enjoyable one, due mainly to the efforts of the committee having the affair in charge.
 The following programme was rendered, followed by dancing. which was continued until a late hour:
 Piano solo, Professor Darcy; special ties, J. A Marlow; fancy dancing, Irene and Florence Canovon vocal duet. Miss Madge Murphy and Miss Sadie Roy; vo- Tbos9 f91 s9l99 9 S9RIor S9Rh Danoby' speciaities'
 Those members selected to act as a committee of arrangements were: s. A. Sullivan, L. T. Brown, F. A. Good. r. Campbell and c. A. Clubbini.
 4. S. Good, Edward Logue, D. Camp bell and H. Singer comprised the recep-- tion committee, and Joseph Cannon and J. Sermattf the floor committee
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
SUICIDE OF JOSEPH DEvOTO. He Made His Last Stop at a Saloon
 Before Plunging Into the Bay.

Joseph Devote. who worked for his brother, David, at the latter's coal yard, 430 Pacific street, committed suicide yes terday morning by drowning himself in the bay near the foot of Union street. He had been given $s5 by his brother on the day before to pay off some of the bills against the coal yard, but instead had gone on a spree and spent or had been robbed of the money.
 The last time he was seen was at 6 o'clock yesterday morning, when he en- tered the saloon of R. Schottler, at 401 Broadway, and took a drink. paying for the same with a 5O-cent piece. When the change was rendered him by the bar keeper, Devote told him to keep the change; that that would be the last he would see of Devote. The body of the unfortunate man was discovered floating near the foot of Union-street wharf at o'clock yesterday morning and was taken to the Morgue.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
ANXIOUS TO RE-ENLIST. Retired National Guard Officers Ready to Fight in the Event
 If War

Retired officers of the National Guard are anxious to show their patriotism, and many have sgnified their intention of re- enlistihg in the event of trouble between this country and Spain.
 The question that confronts them is whether they would be assigned to the same positions they coupled on their re- tirement Major-General Dickinson of the National Guard, when asked about officer wanted to enlist again he would have to take his chance of being detailed by the Governor to duty equivalent to his old office; otherwise he would have to take the chances of any other enlisted man and go into the ranks. Should we have trouble, however, there is no doubt in my mind that there will be plenty of positionS to fin."
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
Must Wear Uniforms.

Surveyor of the Port Spear has given orders that the regulation of the Treas ury Department requiring the wearing of uniforms by customs officers while on duty must be observed. His attention has been called to the fact that the regula- ton is not being compiled with, and he is determined that the abuse shall not be allowed to be perpetuated
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
Found the Mary Taylor.

The captain of the United States rev. enue cutter Rush reported to Collector Jackson yesterday that he found the Can adian sealer Mary Taylor at anchor in Drakes Bay, with a sprung mainmast. There were no evidences of poaching on her part. She had not been there longer than the twenty-four hours allowed in such cases. and at the request of the commander of the Rush the sealer set out for the open sea.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22

derbolt, but those who had long ex- pected a sensation from the Bell man. sion felt that they had been rewarded. The case progressed. and last Friday Fisher Ames, who represented the de-
 fendant in the action, argued the case on behalf of his client. Ames grilled the young man from the opening to the close of his argument. He referred to him as a 1eech," "house hog" and repeated anew the story of how Fred erick some time ago indulged in a hi- larious escapade with a company of
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
Intoxicating Malt.

Internal Revenue Collector Lynch yes terday notified half dozen keepers of cigar shops within the university mile limit of Berkeley that they must walk up to his office and pay the revenue license on liquor which they are selling. and which Is called malt ale, manufac- tured in this city. The stuff contains some hops, and for this reason the Col lector claims that 1t must pay a license, although the sellers contend that it is not an alcoholic intoxicant. The tax will be enforced
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
DROWNED IN MAD RIVER.
William Lees Loses His Life in Try.
 ing to Ford the Stream.


 A letter was received in%this city a few days ago from Edward Cotter, a resident of Humboldt County, in which he speaks of the death by drowning in the Mad River of William Lees, an English rancher.
 The accident occurred week ago Sun day, and as yet his body has not been recovered. He had forded the stream earlier in the day without any trouble. but on his return found that it had risen and was racing along like torrent. AL though advised by many people not to cross, the undaunted rider did not heed. He rode his horse into the stream, and was half way over when the fuli force of the current struck him. The horse struggled to regain the shore, but was swept down the river by the cur rent and away from the view of those on shore who were powerless to help him. It is thought his body was carried to the
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22

mouth of the river and swept into the ocean.
 Lees was we'll known throughout Hum boldt County, and his death Is deeply deplored. He was unmarried and owned one of the best ranches in his district.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22

stenographer for large law firm in Boston had rather experence "My work she sad s very acting used leave the office utterly exhausted At night would often have the most horrible dreams sometimes wake
 cold Once found myself sitting bolt upright bed cuch ing bed clothes antcay with both hands became dis hartened that finally told employer give posion laughed said he say and suggested that hs remedy for such troubles He half Tabules told after before going bed did and rested better that very night feel nervous take Tabue before retiring and sleep through till morning and thoroughly rested business For seep-poducer and the nerves, Tabules simply wonderful"
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
Held for Murder.

Charles Dean, the Chinese who mur- dered Yit Sing in her rooms on Bartlett alley on Sunday night, February 13, was yesterday held to answer before the Su- perior Court by Judge Joachimsen with out bail No evidence was put in for the defense.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22

fight for his rights, but he says that before the name of Bell ceases to be heard in the courts of law he will have succeeded in gaining ali those things that are here.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD.

From San Francisco. Commencing September
 19, 1884,
 WEEK DAYS. For Mill Valley and San Rafael-s7:25 ss:3o 11:30 a. m.; "1:45, 3:45, s5,15 500, 6:30 D. m Extra trips for San Rafael on Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11:30 D. m.
 SUNDAYS. For Mill Valley and San Rafael-sS00, s10:oo 1:30 a. m.; '1:15, BOO. '4:30, 615 D. m. Trains marked run to San Quentin.
 THROUGH TRAINS 7:25 a. ni. week days for Cazadero and way sta- tions; 1:45 D. m. Saturdays (mixed train) for Duncan Mills and way stations: S:00 a. n Sundays for Point Reyes and way stations
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22

SAN LEANDRO AND HAYWARDs LOCAL.
 (Foot of Market Street)
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-05-11
Ask Your Doctor

what effect alum has upon the stomach. Then
make up your mind whether you will put any
more low-price baking powder into your husbands
or children's food.
.ScAtAing's Best is pure cream of tartar and
soda Nothing else @
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-05-11

This Company will reserves the RIGHT tt
make changes in the time of departure and
arrival of its steamers without notice anf
1t will not be responsible for any conse.
quences arising therefrom.
Consignees must be at the Landings 10
receive their Freight; this Company will
not hold itself responsible for freight afte,
II has been landed.
Live Stock only at owners risk.
This Company will not be responsible
Tor Money or Valuables of passenger
unless placed in the care of Pursers.
Packages containing personal effects,
whether shipped as baggage or freight,
II the contents thereof exceed 500. 90 in
value, must have the value thereof
plainly stated and marked, and the
Company will not hold itself liable for
any loss or damage in excess OF this
sum except the goods be shipped under
a special contract.
All employees of the Company are
forbidden to receive freight without de-
hvering shipping receipt therefor in
the form prescribed by the Company
and which may be seen by shippers
upon application to the pursers of the
Company's Steamers.
Shippers are notified that IL freight is
shipped without such receipt, IL will be
solely at the risk Of the shipper.
Passengers are requested to purchase
tickets before embarking. Those failing Il
do 30 will he subject to an additional
charge OF twenty-five per cent
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-05-11

victory bravely.
Hot work on the Olympia
brought the end of the Reina Ma
ria Cristina, A shot from the
American exploded a magazine,
and she took fire. Despite the
efforts of the Spaniards,t the flames
made rapid Roadway.
When the news that the COM
mander had fallen spread through
the ship the seamen seemed to
lose heart. Her ammunition had
been none too plentiful, and with
its rapidly falling quantity and
the fire that was raging, they were
ready to give up.
Then there took place piece of
bravery on the part of the Span
ish Admiral. Seeing that his flag.
ship was doomed and unable to
fight he ordered a small boat low
cred, and with a daring crew
rowed to the small gunboat Isla
de Cuba, where he began hosting
his flag. The American sailors
refused to fire on the plucky Ad-
miral.
Soon after he left the Reina
Cristina the flames devoured the
boat, most of the crew jumping
overheard, only to be drowned in
the waters of the bay.
In the meantime Captain Dyer
had sealed the fate of the Castillo.
She, like the flagship, had consid-
cradle woodwork inside of her,
and after being under fire for
about two hours, took fire.
The American shells and dead
ly torpedoes plowed great holes in
her sides and below the water
line. Her crew fought gallantly,
but they were no match for the
Americans. She was completely
riddled and torn to pieces by the
rain of missiles. Most of her crew
and officers were killed. She
burned out and after the engage
ment was but smoking hulk.
With the most formidable ships
of the enemy disposed of, Com
modore Dewey, at 8 o'clock, with
drew with his ships few miles
out to sea. There the wounded
were cared for, the guns examin-
ed, some tinkering done and pre-
partitions made for second at
tack.
Ate o'clock they started the
second attack. The smoke had
risen, and showed the wrecked
Spanish feet. The carnage
wrought by the Americans was
plainly evident.
With as strong fire as before,
the fleet again moved into battle.
The numbers were more equal
now, as the enemy had lost sever
al boats.
During the first half hour of
the Spanish cruiser, Don
Juan de Austria, was severely
damaged and her Commander
killed. The Spanish Notifications
were more active this time, and
attention was paid to them, a
strong fire being directed at the
defenses.
The Spanish ships Mindanao
and Don Antonio de Ulloa were
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-05-11
Stlnr. CLAUDINE.
CAMERON, Commander,

Will leave Honolulu Tuesday at SPIN,
touching at Kahului, Hama, Hamoa and
Kipahulu, Maui. Returning arrives Al
Honolulu Sunday mornings.
Will call at Nuu, Kaupo, on second trir
Of each month.
o. No Freight will be received ate,
Az. M. on day Of sailing
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-05-11
LEAVES HONOLULU.
ARRIVES HONOLULU,

Returning, will leave Hilo at 1 o'clooi
2. M, touching at Laupahoehoe, Mahu.
kona and Kawaihae same day; Makena,
Maalaea Bay and Lahaina the following
day; arriving at Honolulu the afternoons
Of tuesday and Fridays.
Will call at Pohoiki, Puma:
- No Freight will be received after
"a. M. on day Of sailing.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-05-11

Evsning Bulletin TOO per month
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-05-11

Continued on Sixth Page.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-17

modification, reEorse, anger 20 the cheek
90 every American upon t.sis roor. Tn nix
Of the Nirgirius ease. aad say that SPAN
has any idea OF being friendly 10 this gov,
eminent: Her Lire IS a CRIMSON thread
running through the centuries: line OF
deceit and treacaery 10 this government
and every other she could deceive or ron.
In 1878. when she attempted 10 murder
fifty-three Americans. but only succeeded
in killing twelve. Grant, God bless rs
name. and al honor 10 his courage and
manhood his bravery and his American
sm, was ready 10 intervene. Hamilton
Fish said that the nation which would per
cot iii to live Yet sixteen months elapsed.
and then this government made compro-
mise that VII! be a stain and blot upon It's
escutcheon Tor thousand years and ac-
Septed So 90 TO pay for the insult 10 lis
aoror- Why? For the same reasons tina;
prevail now.
Il love the president Of the United
States. He is son OF Ohio. and | .ow
that II left TO himself he would exercise
his Judgment. his honesty and his patriot
ism as perhaps NJ Other man IN The eoGn-
Try would do; but as he Is with trocna
drawn about him that would require the
strength. The courage and the genius OF 4
god 20 surmOunt. he. too. Will take tho
position of Grant and Fish, and see hui
initiation and disgrace perch upon our
tanner A few davs ago we surrendered
the right OF congress by voting 10 the
president an emergency fund OF eco.
If war was not upon Us, We had no right
dent should give back 20 this house the
n.
WHY does not the administration state
10 this side OF the hour the exigency?
/ look across to the othel side 10 my hon
o~rNle 90 i9a@ut &c We o J. ! grasp Is
hand In every patriotic act and move he
makes but ! say II IL commonly under
stood throughout the land ana by the nuo-
lie that ne has the ear OF the president
and L; I'm his councils. yet no word comes
ecross the political aisle. We on this
side are ready 10 go forward. but we de-
mand VIVA: we ought TO have had free
speech and an honest understanding OF
the situation that We may know AMI ask
OF the president. What Of the hour"
The debate dfifted back 10 the bill. and
sperry OF Connecticut. Shafroth Of Colo
RADIO. Love Of Mississippi Mcdowell or
Ohio and Griffith of Indiana discussed
various features.
Coison Of Kentucky took occasion 70 de-
nounce the election law passed by the Ken
lucky legislature over TIE veto Of Gov.
Bradley.
Berry Of Kentucky replied TO Chlson.
He also announced his unqualified approval
Of tire proposition TO annex re Hawa ian
islands saying that he re arded thor &C
quisiticn as indispensable FOR the pTotec-
ton OF the Pacific seahoard.
Al SOS the house adjourned.