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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-22
THREE TIMES
CAUGHT IN
ICE FIELDS
British Ship MOrVen's
Hard Luck.
A MURDER ON PITCAIRN
THE MURDERER ON HIS WAY TO
FIJI TO BE HANGED.
Sloop-of- War Adams With Tw
Hundred Naval Apprentice
Boys Aboard at Anchor
Off Goat Island.

The British ship Morven arrived from
Hull yesterday, after quick passage of
139 days The Falls Of Halladale and Mac
diarmid are both out 153 days from the
same port. and If they had the same ex-
perience as the Morven it is no wonder
they are making long voyages. The
Morven had to fight her way through
three fields of ice and got badly mauled
about in the operation
The Morven sailed from Hull on June
5. For the first two months of the voy-
age all went well. In his report Captain
Page says: ION July %, in latitude sc
south, longitude 4740 west, we encoun-
tered a terrific gale. The wind blew with
hurricane force from the northwest and
there was a very high confused sea. The
ships deck was constantly filled with
water, and everything movable on deck
was washed overheard. The masts and
yards were often lit up with the electri-
city.
ION August II, in latitude IS south,
longitude $3.50 west, we sailed into large
field Of ice. This was at a m, and as
did not like the looks OF things put the
vessel under easy sail We sailed 80
miles before we got clear of the ice, the
ship scraplng through as best she could.
This field extended from the northwest
to southeast as far as the eye could
reach.
August 20, in latitude 5947 south.
longitude SO west, we passed through
a line of broken ice and about six
hours later we encountered q thlrd
field. This one was more densely packed
than any of the others: This was about
1880 a m, and the ship was put under
easy sail and the main yard was backed.
At 1890 a. m. found it advisable to wear
ship, and sailed to the northeastward OF
the Ice, which was more dense and packed
with large foes from ten to twelve feet
high. The ship bumped considerably, but
after three hours hard work we got her
clear"
The Morven was almost due south of
Cape Horn when she encountered the ice
and Captain Page says he never wants
a similar experience. The run from SO
to so was made in seventeen days, and
thence to port fair weather pre-
vailed The ship was off port last Thurs
day night but Captain Page decided to
anchor on the bar. The vessel was towed
in by the tug Rescue yesterday morning.
A tale of love and murder, which Is to
wind up with a hanging, comes from
lonely little Pitcairn. One of the ISL
anders murdered his mistress and her
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-22

her mother The rest of the happening Is
best told in the mothers own words. She
ION the 2Sth of September, 1896. while
In the bloom of health, Beatrice was sud
denly and severely afflicted with spinal
meningitis. Strong and vigorous before,
in five weeks she became feeble and suf-
twisted her head back to the side and
made IL Impossible for her to move a
limb Her speech, however. was not af-
fected. We called in our family doctor,
one of the most experienced and success
ful pra ctitioners in the city. He consid-
cred the case a very grave one. Be
fore long little Beatrice was com
PEELED to wear a plaster paris jacket.
Prominent physicians We're consulted,
electric batteries were applied, but no
benefit was noticed until we tried DR..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
s'Rusv in my kitchen one afternoon /
was startled by the cry of Mamma from
little Beatrice, who was creeping toward
me I had placed her on an improvised
bed in the parlor comfortably close
TO the Preside and given her some
books and playthings. She became
tired of waiting for me to come
hack and made up her mind to go to
me. so her story, My Pink Pills made
me walk which she tells, every one who
comes to our house, was then for the first
time verified. She has walked ever since.
She has now taken about nine boxes of
the pills, and her pale and pinched face
has been growing rosy and her limbs
gained strength day by day She sleeps
all night long now, while before taking
the pills she could rest but a few hours
at time" DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People are sold by all druggists.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-22
Gan Arcadian Poupourri."

The First English Lutheran Church Of
this city, of which the Rev e. Nelander
is pastor, has for some time been prepar-
ing for a weeks festival entertainment.
the proceeds of which 1t is hoped will
be fully sufficient to liquidate the float
ing Indebtedness of the church. 1t is en-
titled IAN Arcadian Potpourri," the pro-
gramme and list of characters suggest
ing bright and amusing entertainment
The first evening of the festival Is Mon
day, October, 81, the performance to be
repeated on every evening of that week.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-22
w A Nevills ESCAPES.

The United States Grand Jury yester-
day examined witnesses in the case of
Millionaire Nevills Of Fresno arrested
fo, sending obscene letters to Mrs. Elsie
WnIiams of that place. Mrs. Williams
md Mrs. Loose were heard, and told
what VIVA they knew about the matter. The
ya,t 70 the court next week they would
Ri@ 0i - the charge as they believe that
re- accusation. while probably true. had
been preferred through motives OF re-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-22
POSTUM CEREAL.
DOCTOR "POSTUM."
Some Coffee Experience in Mexico.

Some Coffee Experience in Mexico.
Some years ago I went to city of
Mexico where I increased my coffee al
lowance quite considerably.
In about three months my nerves
became seriously affected. A sort Of
stupor seemed to possess me all day
and 1 suffered great discomfort from
dyspepsia. I kept on, however, with
the black coffee until just before left,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-22

spring along with Jockeys Jones and
long as these latter two riders were rein
stated and have since. behaved them,
selves. ii looks as though Johnson should
he given the same opportunity. If one
was guilty all were, and there appears no
reason for Discrimination: .>-,,
MULHOLLAND.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-22
wife-Beater Gets Six Months.

George Keenan,, the horse clipper, who
was convicted by Judge Mogan Thursday
of breaking his wife's nose and system
atically beating her, appeared for SEN
tence yesterday. The Judge gave him
the full limit--six months.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-22
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-22
A Startled Mother.
From the Freeport NllD Bulletin.

FROM tht fIttpUIt NIII'J 7UIIVNIII'
While busy at work In her home, Mrs.
William Shay, corner of Taylor and Han
cock avenues. Freeport, ILL.,, was startled
by hearing a noise just behind her.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-22

Amendment Number One. being Senate
Constitutional Amendment No. Al
(exempting certain claims against the |
CITY and County of San Francisco, and
the existing Indebtedness Of the City |
of Vallejo for the construction OF its
water works from the provisions OF |
tha Constitution requiring such claims |
to be paid from the income ana reve-
nues of the year in which they were
incurred).
For the Amendment?
Amendment Number Two. being Senate (
Constitutional Amendment No. 10 |
(providing for framing local county
Sovernment acts by inhabitants OF |
Counties for their governmenD.
For the Amendment?
Amendment Number Three, being Sem
ote Constitutional Amendment No. |
"A (providing for the creation Of a
Court of Claims to determine claims |
against the State, and to consist of /
three Superior Judges designated by |
the Governor TO serve without extra |
Compensation,
For the Amendment?
Amendment Number Four. being AS
sembly Constitutional Amendment |
No 81 (exempting consolidated cities |
and counties, organized or to be or
ganized. or holding charter I'M |
der the Constitution. from certain leg |
islation in relation to counties).
For the Amendment?
Amendment Number Five. being AS
sembly Constitutional Amendment |
No. &c (relating to office of Governor. |
providing for succession thereto in |
certain cases and removing disability
of Lieutenant Governor from holding |
other office during term).
For the Amendment?
Amendment Number Six. being Assem- I
bly, Constitutional Amendment No. 3S |
0elating to and defining Grammar
Schools). [
For the Amendment?
Amendment Number Seven, being As (
sembly Constitutional Amendment |
No. "a providing for adjournment OF |
Legislature for not less than thirty
nor more than sixty days during each !
SESSION..
For the Amendment?
Witness my hand and the Great Seal
State of California, the day and year
first above written.
JAMES H. BUDD, Cove
Attest: L. H. BROWN. Secretary of 5
ISEAL.1
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longer. Had to quit, and took up cold
water and milk.
When I reached New York City a
lady friend who used Postum Cereal
Food Coffee regularly recommended it.
l gladly tried some Of her coffee and
found it all the owners claimed for il.
a very delicious beverage the way she
makes 1t.
I have been entirely cured and am
in perfect health in every way. Am n
regular missionary for Postum
Whenever 1 hear a man or woman
complain Of any pain or disorder that
arises from the nervous system. I pre-
scribe Postum. Several Of my bust
ness friends dub me Doctor Postum,
because I have cured them Of their in
digestion and dyspepsia"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-22

The famous old JESSE MOORE WHISKY Is
recommended by physicians for tainhy aAu
medicinal use because II is pure.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-22

Turning
q u / ckly
she S a w
c r eeping
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h e r her
four year
old daugh-
ter, Bea-
trice. The
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the floor
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-22
HIS MIND UNHINGED.

Lovely sc wines surprise crowds daily. Why
not YOU? Mohns & Kaltenbach 29 Market St.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-22
AMFNDMENT NUMBER THREE.
c2eing Senate Constitutional Amendment n

A resolution proposing to the people, OF the
state of California an amendment to the Con-
stj4Ntfon Of the State, by adding section
20 he known and designated as section five and
oDaba1f article six thereby providing for the
oreanization of court, to be known as the
Snnrt Of Claims The said proposed new sec
'iS Section ~ The Court of Claims shall con-
sist of any three Judges of the Superior Court
who may be requested by the Governor to hold
court at the regular terms thereof. The Court
~ Claims shall have exclusive Jurisdiction to
hear and determine all claims of every kind
and character against the State under such
laws as may be passed by the Legislature. and
ifs Judgment thereon shall be final The terms
of the Court of Claims shall be held as fol-
lows:
In the City of Los Angeles. commencing on
the second Monday of March,
In the City and County OF San Francisco,
commencing the second Monday IN July
and
In the City of Sacramento. commencing on
the second Monday OF November OF each year
The Judges holding such term OF court shall
receive no extra compensation therefor but
shall receive their actual expenses to be paid
out of the general fund of the State treasury.
The Legislature shall enact all laws necessary
to organize such court, to provide the pro-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-22

be no practical difficulty in carrying into
effect the provisions of the bill. He
further explained that no member of a
military organization could be forced to
go out of the country to perform services
unless he should volunteer for such ser
vice.
Mr.. Pettus of Alabama explained that
bhe matter suggested by MIR. Bacon
would be arranged by the governors of
states. No individual company or regi-
menu would be compelled to enter the
service! although the great body of them
would doubtless volunteer.
Mr. Sewall of New Jersey paid high
tribute to the state militia Organizations
as very efficient, weli-armed and we'll
equipped soldiers. The service of these
soldiers, he said, the war department. was
anxious to secure at once.
Mr.. Faulkner of West Virginia said
that the militia organizations throughout
the country thoroughly understood the
matter as they had been in communica-
tion with the war department. concern
ing it. The bill. after an extended dis
cussion, was passed.
Consideration of the naval appropri-
alton bill was then resumed, in order
that certain amendments might be
offered. Mr.. Butler proposed an amend
ment that the government should pay
no more than $500 ton for armor plate
and appropriating 81, 500, 900 for armor
and armor plate factory, and 81, 0O0,0
for the manufacture of armor plate for
vessels now being constructed.
Mr.. Tillman of South Carolina, secured
the adoption of an amendment providing
for an electric light and power plant at
q cost of $4,000; and for the storage and
handling of coal at a cost of $40, 900, 10th
at the naval station, Port Royal, S. C,
The Senate then at $50 p. M. on mo-
ton of Mr.. Quay Of Pennsylvania, went
into executive session and adjourned at
7.06.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-22
WAR WITH SPAIN lisa FACT
Continued from First Page,

ton of the cabinet entirely unexpected,
completed the last official events of the
day. At about 4.45 this afternoon, the
President had brief conference with the
Attorney General, Secretary Long and
Assistant Secretaries Day and Adee.
Several kilograms were received and
others presumably sent but their pnrport
was rot disclosed. At 5.15 the President
joined Secretary Long in short walk.
For several days and especially today
the Secretary of the Treasury has received
large number of kilograms from colleo-
tors of customs al ports on the Atlantic
and Gulf coasts stating that ships were
being laden for Cuban ports. Large ship
ments of mules were being made from
Southern ports and beef and cows from
those further north. The question as to
whether these vessels should be permitted
to sail was referred to the attorney gener'
a and his opinion was that pending the
passage of the bill prohibiting all expor-
tations of articles Of this character, this
government should not in terfere.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-22
GOV. POWERS SPOKE.

Boston, April 21.-The North Dorches-
ter Republican club observed it's third
anniversary by a banquet at the United
States hotel this evening.
Gov. Powers of Maine, the chief guest,
was received with three rousing cheers.
He said, in part:
Whatever views we have entertained
in reference to the policy to be pursued
and l claim it was the right of every
man to his opinion, now that the die is
cast, there is but one course for every
American citizen to take, and that is I'M
f1lnching loyalty to the national govern
men1. 1t almost passes comprehension
that in the last years of the 10Th century
the most progressive century in the his
tory of the world, 200, 900 people could be
starved to death at our very doors, the
result of Spanish cruelty and misrule.
Whether the war shall be long or short,
one thing will happen before its close,
before the American people lay down
their arms the last .vestige of Spanish
rule of this contirent will have been
wiped out forever
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-22
NOT UNTIL MORNING.

Key West, Fla, April 21.-At five
O'Clock this evening, the recall guns
doomed from the feet ordering all the
men and officers who were ashore to re-
join their ships forthwith. At night fall,
however, there had been no movement of
the fleet and there is not Likely to be any
before morning, as the Cincinnati and
docks to take on coal and water. Warlike
bulletins followed fast each other today
and intense excitement has prevailed
since early morning. The news of Spain s
unbending attitude created profound
sensation.
1t had been expected that she would not
reply until the expiration of the time
limit fixed by the Presidents ultimatum,
and as there had been strong undercur-
rent of be ief that she would eventually
surrender without war, her sudden and
NlSOIOuS IeoDOuoG CHtuG SOIueWnaU as a
shock,
The most skeptical now agree that the
nxet communication between the two
nations will issue from her guns. The
day has been full of movement. This
morning the first organization of the
various battalions of marines on the
North Atlantic squadron was formed and
war manoeuvres were executed, chiefly
that of landing parties in the event of
Iayal engagements. Three hundred and
ninety five men were in line under COM
mand OF Captain NJ G. Goodrell. !
Brigadier General Graham commander
of the department of the gulf arrived here
this afternoon on a regular visit of in
speotion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-22

didates, but the tree silver wing repudi-
ated Mr.. Patterson anS. the latter was
more or less affiliated ia the campaign
with the Republicans.
Shortly after o'clock Mr.. Hull inter
rupted the debate on tns election case
and received unanimous consent for the
consideration of the joint resolution
passed by the Senate today TO prohibit
the expectation of coal.
A suggestion was made that the scope
of the resolution should be broadened SO
rs to cover shipments across the Next ;an
CIR Canadian border. Mr.. Hull said such
an amendment would only embarrass
the resolution. 1t was important that
the hill should pass today so that coal
which was to be shipped today for Span
ish use could be stepped. Mr.. Hull said
coal was now more Important to Spain
than powder.
The resolution was then passed without
division. Messrs. kirkpatrick, Grosyenor,
Republicans of Ohio, and Brundidge,
Democrat of Arkansas, spoke on the cleo
tion case.
The Speaker signed the joint resolution
to prohibit the expectation COAL
At 5.45 p. M, the House adjourned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-22
THE WEATHER.

Washington, April 21.-Forecast for
Friday for New England and eastern
New York-Fair and warmer Friday,
winds becoming sotthwesterly.
Boston, April 2I.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity for Friday: Fair
warmer, westerly winds.
Local Weather Report.
Portland. Me-. April 21.-The local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are as follows:
8 a. M. Barometer 29.644: Thermom-
eIer "A; Dew Point 40; Humidity 100;
wind SW; Velocity Z: weather, threaten
ing.
SIP. m. Barometer 20. 1888; Thermom-
eter 46.0; Dew Point 35; Humidity 100;
wind W: Velocity s; clear.
Mean daily thermometer 46: maximum
thermometer IS; minimum thermom-
eter 50: maximum velocity wind, IA, S;
total precipitation .0S.
Weather Observation.
The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday. April 81. taken
at p. m, meridian time, the observa-
ion for each section being given in the
order: Temperature, direction OF wind
state of weather:
Boston 4s degrees, w, clear; New
York, 50 degrees, NV, cloudy; Phil
adelphia, So degrees, W., clear; Wash
ington, Sc degrees, W, clear; Albany,
4S degrees. NV, cloudy; Buffalo, 4S
degrees, W., clear; Detroit "a
degrees, W. clear: Chicago, so de-
drees, S, cloudy; st. Paul, 4s, degrees,
Sc, cloudy; Huron, Oak, 81 de.
grees, N, cloudy; Bismarck 60
degrees, N, clear; Jacksonville, "a
degrees, NE, clear.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-22
IN THE HOlISE.

Law Prohibiting Export of Coal Passed.
Washington, April 2l.-There was little
interest in the House proceedings today.
Two resolutions of inquiry reported by
the foreign affairs committee were
adopted. One called upon the President,
if not incompatible with the public in
terest to transmit all correspondence be-
tween Consul General Lee and the state
department. between May |, 1895. to the
present time.
The second requested him to inform
the House what steps, if any, had heen
taken to protect the lives and property of
the 30 Americans left by Consul Brice
at Matanzas.
In reply to IN inquiry in connection
with the latter resolution, Mr.. Davis,
acting chairman of the foreign affairs
committee, explained the steps taken by
the government to convey Americans
from Cuba and the warnings given.
But, he said, few Americans took advan-
tage of the offer of the United States.
Mr.. Adams said our interests were being
looked after by British consuls and the
Incident at Havana a few days when
an American was arrested and immedi.
ately released upon the demand of the
British consul, showed that the rights OF
our citizens were heing carefully guard
I ed.
M. Henderson said he was willing tina,
the resolution was adopted simply tt
show that the everything was beins
done for the protection of such Ameri
cans as remained upon tine island.
The bill reported today by the foreign
affairs committee to restore Mrs. Nelli,
Grant Sartoris to American citizenship
was called up and passed.
MIR. kirkpatrick, Republican of Penn
sylvania, called up the contested election
case of Patterson VS.. Carmack from the
Tenth Tennessee districts Mr.. Richard
son, Democrat of Tennessee, raised the
question of consideration.
The House voted ll7-1sS not to consider
the case.
q Mr.. Kirkpatrick thereupon moved to
reconsider the vote, and Mr.sRichardson
moved to lay that motion on the table,
The motion was lost, 124-125. The
vote was again taken on the motion to
consider the case and it was carried, 1877
1913.
1t was arranged that there should be
four hours debate on d side with a pro.
vision for a vote at 4.30 y. H.. tomorrow.
There was more than the usual political
feeling in the case on the Democratic
side owing to the fact that Mr.. Patter-
son, the contestant, was himself Demo-
GRAFT. He had represented the district in
the last Congress and had affiliated with
the Gold Democrats. Both he and Mr..
Carmack claimed to be Democratic can.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-22

The result is said to be state of things
which may be fraught with unpleasant
surprises and bring hostilities to a pre-
mature end.
"If, as I fear, events should demon
strate it's truth, the close of the war may
also be the end, not only of the liberal
government, but of much else which is
infinitely more worthy of respect than
any political party and which enjoys the
sympathy of all Europe.
81 hear that extreme depression pre-
walls among the few who are initiated
Into this painful secret.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-22
TWO MORE CRUISERS READY
SOON
GETTING READY AT AUGUSTA.

Augusta, April 21-The additional
warlike advices from Washington and
Spain this forenoon has stirred up the
state war department somewhat, and
Adjutant General. Richards, Capt. c.. G..
Morton and Gen. Z. E. Newcomb are
hard at work behind closed doors prepar-
ing our army for the fight 80
The National Guard will not be mobi-
lized until orders from Washington are
received for ..men, and orders have been
blocked out ready to issue at moment IS
notice. Gc.
With few exceptions the companies are
full to the SO enlisted men maximum,
several captains reporting that they
could enlist rs or 80 more. se@, s.fro