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The times., 1898-07-31

an can be appealed TO and persuaded
and on my books. where l have had to
divide my women into those who will
and who will not wear caps. the Ameri-
can women make up the largest MAORI
ty of the former class. You would be
amused, however to hear some of the
cap-wearers drawing up hard and fast
rules about their headgear with ladies
who come here looking for servants. The
cap is the first article in the agreement
to be settled. 1t Is of even more import
ance to them than wages or evenings
out Some stipulate to wear caps or
only such and such size. shape and or
namentation Others want an advance
in wages for wearing caps at all, ana
there are those who nominate 1t in the
bond that their caps shall be worn only
between certain hours, and never in the
street l am sorry TO say, most mis-
tresses yield to the demands OF the
maid but the other day handsome old
lady walked in here and asked me TO
recommend a good girl. did 50. and
terms between them were nearly con-
cluded when Ellen dropped the remark
that she didn't like TO wear caps
..why so?" demanded the old lady.
The girl looked rather puzzled and
confused. and mumbled somsthing,
whereat the old lady looked at her with
Come. core." she said; tell the truth,
yo,, are ashamed to; you think cap is
not stylish; you want people TO belleVe
you are a fine lady and not an honest
working girl. You say you won't wear
any badge of servitude because You are d
free American. Well, let me tell you, my
girl that maybe Admiral Dewey prefers
to wear a silk hat and a dress coat when
he fights battles, but he is not ashamed
to wear the cap and blue livery that I'm
Gle Sam, his employer, orders him to
wear. Suppose your brother down at
Santiago hated his uniform; look out
there in the street and see that big police
man who does not blush to be seen in
the city's livery and cap-the conductors
and motormen in the street cars don I
refuse TO wear the livery of the company
they work for; just go to the city hospi-
tails and see the women who wear caps
and aprons proudly, and here am wear
ing a cap as a badge of old age. You
are the only set of women / know, you
servant women. who like TO repudiate and
dishonor your uniforms, while soldiers,
sailors, great judges. sisters in the
churches, nurses, policemen, even ex-
pressmen. wear theirs with dignity and
self-respect and honor"
The old lady finished her speech and
swept out of the room. while Ellen and
her associates looked limp and foolish.
The next day Ellen came in blushing
to say she had engaged to go to the old
lady, and she added bravely she was go-
ing to wear any kind of cap her new en-
ployer selected. Since then I've been US
ing the argument that brought Ellen to
terms with wonderful effect, and I think
if mistresses only knew how to talk to
these servants they could bring even the
despised English cap into favor.
The times., 1898-07-31
The Saving Duke of Edfnhrr,

An English paper tells a story of a roya1
duke who has the reputation of being
somewhat close in money matters. On a
wet afternoon he hailed a cab in Bond
Street, and requested to be driven to Vic
toria Station. Arrived at that terminus
he handed the cabman a shilling. Then
of course. came the inevitable. Ere
what's this? Can't you make it another
tanner"
''Certainly not said the noble fare
And what Is more, you came the wrong
way. What made you go right around
Hyde Park corner and Grosvenor Place ?'
The cabby saw that he had no chance
and chaffingly replied: "Wot for? Cos
ST. James's Park is closed-that's wot
fori'
..Closed? st. James's Park closed? /?
Why, how's that?"
..Oh, they say as how the dook dropped
three-penny bit comm across the park
last night. and the parks closed till they
find it!''
The times., 1898-07-31

maid is assaied by hig'h-spirited ana
suspicious eye and the fierce inquiry:
DO ye want a gurl what IS wiHin, TO
wear them English caps?' In case OF an
affirmative answer the daughter of a
hundred Irish kiigs swings slowly about
on her heel with the crushing retort that
ut amt me ye are loolSin' for. then.
Strangely enouan. it rs the women just
over from the old country who are most
aggressive in their attitude toward the
caps. The proprietors of the intelligence
offices do not hesitate to recommend as
the most dociie, reasonable, self-respect-
ing and efficient women, those who
have been born and raised in this coun-
try. ''They objec, to caps, hard work
and to the country far less than those
who have known the pinch and grind
and real servitude exacted on the other
side" said one woman at the head of
popular office. IAN American-born wom-
The times., 1898-07-31

impaired to the scene making the service
extremely picturesque They realized the
sacrifice OF comfort and general accom-
moda tlons made by the lasses who min
istered of spiritual things to them. and
there was none of the foolish brayado so
often seen among young persons at SINH
lar meetings held under different clrcum-
stances.
The work is supported almost alto
gether by the contributions of those per-
sons who believe that the Salvation Ar
my is capable of giving the United
States Army a few ponts-of which num-
ber by the way. there are not few
and the soldiers appreciate the trouble
taken for their happiness. The various
publications of the Army. are given to
them free. and they are literally sup
piled with stationery and writing mate
rials.
Yet there were persons. years ago. be
The times., 1898-07-31
A Useful Citizen.

There is widespread regret in Cincinnati over
the death of Frederick H. Aims, the millionaire
dry goods merchant and philanthropist, of that
city. He served through the civil war with dis
tinction, and at its close went into business He
was personally identified with many of the great
business enterprises of Cincinnati, and was di-
rector in number OF charitable institutions, be-
ing a generous contributor to many of them. As
a patron of music and the fine arts he was also
widely known. He was a mainstay in the sup
the orchestral association. Only recently he re-
signed as president Of the Sangerfest board, al
though he retained his position in the board of
d:-ectors.
The times., 1898-07-31
Chinese Girl. Coming to America.

(From the ST. Paul Pioneer PreSs-)
When the university opens in the fall il viii
number among its students al least of three
Chinese girls, who will arrive in Minneapolis the
last week in July. They viii come directly
from their homes in China and will be members
OF the family OF Bishop Joyce, who retu ned few
fays ago from his missionary tour OF the world.
The eldest Of the three is twenty-five years-old,
the others eighteen and nineteen years % age
They come from good Chinese families and wers
selected by Bishop Joyce from schools in China
which he visited particularly bright and prom
ising Students They will take Up the study OF
medicine and fit themselves to return to their
native country and work among their people The
presence OF Chinese women in America is not 50
common that the arrival OF these three ycung
strangers Will pass without note. II Is not Gus
tonlary for the Chinese to permit their
the freedom Of life in American cities. ard al
though there is Chinese colony in Minneap-
oils there has been but one woman in it, and shs
- thara ~ taa1-
The times., 1898-07-31
WOMEN IN THE WAR.
Two Preachers I'm Hue Who Have a
Large Following.

The history of the wars of the world
contains but few pages that are not
written over with the story of the hand
of fair woman in the confiicts-not to
kill, to MAIN or to devastate but, rath-
er, to raise to life. to heal and to COM
fort. smoo hing the pillow of the dying
and inspiring the suffering to live.
The Hispano-American war is remarka-
BILE. however in that it has brought out
the factor of woman in the role of
preacher as well as a comforter and
sweet presence, reminding one of home
and it's blessed influences, and crowned
The times., 1898-07-31
Our German citizens.
From the Phiiadeiphia Ledger.


There are said to be about 100000 Germans
in the United States, and very large pro-
portion OF the males among them are trained
soldiers These people are taking every OPP
portunity to declare their loyalty to our Gov
crnment, and they furnish excellent rea
son why Eperor William should avoid war
With this country.
The times., 1898-07-31
CHINESE PLATTER BLUE
Autumn Will Adopt 1t as Her
Leading CO,or.
THE LATEST SPORTING HAT

A. Hodish Woman Is Judged More
by the Color Than the Cut of Her
Gown-Picturesque Novelties i'm
ROdices and SIeeyes-FIOrnI Hats
and Parnsois.
The times., 1898-07-31
WOMEN OF THE CANARIEs.

II said. who were wont to look down up
on the Salvation ARMY
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-04
POISONED BY
 ESCAPING GAS
John and Richard COndOn Narrowly Escape
 Death.
Their Mother Turned on the Gas and Neglected to Shut
 It Off

John and Richard Condon, sons of De- tective Condon, narrowly escaped asphyX- iation by illuminating gas at their nome, 856 Harrison street, last night.
 The two boys, who are employed at the Union Iron Works, retired little earlier than usual Wednesday night. A couple of hours later their mother started to make the rounds of the house to see that all was well before retiring. She entered the room in which the boys slept and turned on the gas, intending to light it to see if they were all right. Before she had time to apply the match, however, her daugh- ter entered with lighted lamp. A glance showed that all was we'll, and mother and daughter left the room, forgetting that the gas was flowing freely in the room in which the two boys were quietly sleeping, and retired in peace.
 About an hour later they were awak- ened by groans, but thinking they eman- ated from a pet dog no attention was paid to them at first. As the groans grad ually became fainter and fainter the mother began to suspect that something was wrong and got up to investigate. She easily traced them to the boys room and on entering was mortified to find that one was already unconscious from the escap- ing poison and the other was rapidly fall ing into a lethal slumber.
 She at once opened the windows and dispatched a younger son to Dr. John F. Dilion's. who lives a few doors below The der brothers, rushed down the street and sank unconscious on the doctors door step The mother, alarmed at the delay. started out herself in search of the doc tor who arrived not moment too soon After a couple of hours hard work he succeeded in resuscitating the boys. but their escape from death was a very mar row one.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-04

There are lively times on the slCop of war Mohican these days. A pris- oner managed to make his escape from the brig, let himself over the side under the nose of the sentry and gained his freedom. He swan half way to the wharf. and was then picked up by a whitehall boat and put ashore at Fol som street. An investigation was held aboard the warship yesterday, but the result of it could not be ascertained.
 John Elwert is the name of the pris- oner who made his escape. He enlisted some time ago, and made one voyage on the United States steamship Adams. When that vessel came back here FL vert was one of the men who was giV- en liberty. He took advantage of it to desert, and kept in hiding until the search for him had Jagged.
 When the news of the blowing up of the Maine came over the wire and the possibilities of a war with Spain be- came the current talk Elwert's patriot ism got the better of him, and he went
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-04
HAVE TO SWEAR
 UNDER THE BREATH
MenberS of the Nile Club of Oakland Bar the Pro-
 fane.
Those Who Feel Innpelled to Use "Cuss words'' Obliged to Do
 It Soto Voce.

The Nile Club may be called the Pa cific Union of Oakland. It includes in it's membership many of the prominent men of that city. Its moral tone has been rated as about the tone naturally prevailing where the refining influence of the gentler, and by all odds better, sex is lacking. But the spirit of reform has invaded the Nile and the wicked croco- diles shed tears. They think their en- vironment almost too good. If they want to use a swear word they are obliged to do 1t under the breath. If they have a story to tell, and the story Is not fit to be embodied in a tract for the up- lifting of the nations, they have to go into the lobby and there speak in whis- pers. They regard this as hardship and there is repining. Some men swear with such fuency and ease. and withal, so en- tirely without evil intent that for the privilege to be cut off strikes them as a premonitory symptom of the crack O doom.
 The president of the Nile is Dr. D. D. Crowley and the doctor neither swears nor enjoys hearing others do it. In a recent speech to the club he spoke ap- provingly of the regulation barring in- dulgence in this luxury, and majority seemed to be with him. It was his de- sire that the organization stick to it's original lines of intellectual improvement and this he considered incompatible with the use of language such as would be out of place in a drawing-room.
 The delicate question raised belongs to the club and within it's precincts is the natural place for discussion. However, one member did venture to confide his Idea to an outsider. -" he began with some evidence of asperity, "Td like to know by if a man must sit in a club with his mouth shut as tight as - clam, what the - = = = club is for anyhow"
 Nobody present felt at liberty to tell him, and so the matter rests
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-04

to Mare Island and re-enlisted. From the navy yard he was drafted to the Mohican, and on that vessel met his Nemesis. The officer of the day on the sloop of war had formerly been with the Adams, and when Elwert walked up the gangway he recognized him at once as a deserter. By his orders FL vert was arrested and locked up in the brig to await court martial
 Just how Elwert managed to make his escape and who helped him cannot be ascertained, but he did get out of the brig with ease after two days con- finement, evaded the vigilance of the sergeant -at-arms, got past the sentry on deck and over the side of the sloop of war and into the bay It was bright moonlight night, so he swan in the shadow as far as possible, and then allowed himself to drift down with the tide until he was well out of the sen- try's range of vision; then he was picked up by a whitehall boat, landed at Folsom street wharf and disap-
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-04

is no provision at the hospital for feed ing patients, the doctors had to pay for everything that Sullivan required out of their own pockets. Things came to a climax last night, when Dr. Hill told the Marine Hospital people that he would send Sullivan to the City and County Hospital if they did not send for him. Finally the ma11 in authority in the Appraisers building gave III ana sent the ambulance for the man.
 The identity of the schooner which was sighted bottom up off Tillamook by Captain Daley of the schooner Hat zic is still undetermined It was at first thought to be the schooner Del Norte, overdue at TiIlamook from San Fran cisco, but the Del Norte oisproved that theory by arriving at Nehalem last night. The wrecked schooner is prob ably one of the lumber fleet that was caught in the recent southeaster that ragged with hurricane force off the Columbia River.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-04

did he meet MT. Hoffman, and what happened during the meeting?" was asked, and the jury looked perplexed.
 He described in detail the finding of Hoffman by Watchman Ferrenbach almost immediately after the shooting. Mir Hosmer told of how the officer had seen the door open and his entrance into the store where he had noticed a light in the rear Then the groans, the sight of blood and other evidences of crime aroused Ferrenbach to action, and he hurriedly called for aid after he had seen Isaac Hoffman writhing in an unconscious condition face down ward on the office floor.
 The hurried trip to the hospital, the death of the employer of the defendant was related by the prosecutor in his closing remarks.
 The speaker became rather dramatic while winding up his explanation of the case. For a time he was on his knees at the bloody telephone room door showing how it would have been possible for Isaac Hoffman to have at- tempted to reach the telephone for the purpose of giving an alarm, and again the argument led into the staggering and hopeless position of the wounded man. The defendant was followed to his home in the argument, where he went, as the attorney stated, to screen himself from discovery and ultimate disgrace. At the end of MT. Hosmer's argument he was complimented by General Barnes for his effort
 The case has been put over until Sat urday morning at 10 o'clock, when Judge Louderback, for the defense, will address the jury, and on Monday Judge Murphy and General Barnes will have an inning. It is probable the case will be submitted to the jury Monday even-
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-04
.STUBBS IS 4
 "COOD THINC" A Wealthy Young Ger man Fleeced by Sa-
 loon-Keepers. He Was Victim Of the FaS- cinationS of the Barbary
 Coast. His Connection With M. A. Brown, a Collector, Being Investigated
 by Judge Low.

Hugo Stubbs, who has a fortune Of s6O, ,O0O, is about the softest thing that has struck the town for a long time. He has been here for about three weeks, and has in that time spent S350 in sa- looms on the Barbary Coast, besides running considerably into debt.
 Tuesday last he obtained search warrant from Judge Low to recover possession of his trunk, which he claimed had been illegally taken from his room in the Fillmore House, on Broadway and Stockton streets, to of- fees at APO Montgomery street, occu- pied by Attorneys Fox and Ross and M. A. Brown, collector The following day Attorney Ross secured a warrant for Stubbs' arrest on the charge or ma liciously procuring a warrant.
 The search warrant case came up De- fore Judge Low yesterday, and Stubbs testified in effect as follows:
 My father died about six years ago, leaving a fortune of 3,000,000 marks. to be divided among his ten children. lie was the largest dry goods merchant Tn Hamburg, Germany. l left Germany about five years ago, and went to Mon- treal, Canada, where I carried on the business or flOrlSt.
 T came here about three weeks ago, and have since then received remit tances from home aggregating $35O, which I have spent in saloons, princi- pally the Globe kept by Jack McCul- loch. McCulloch said l owed him SAP 90, and February "A he gave me a card to call on M. A. Brown, a collector, at APO Montgomery street. I went there, and they got me to cable home for $500. r6n scented himself as detective went with me to my room after we had visited several saloons, and they took away my trunk. Then they took me to an office somewhere on Market street and introduced me to Judge. They told me that unless 1 signed some papers that they would get me sent to San Quentin for ten years. l was so fright ened that 1 signed the papers, and l was not able to sleep for several nights through fear of being arrested"
 The papers signed by Stubbs before the judge were orders on the German Consul to pay Brown SAP 50 due to the Globe saloon, $5 due to the Rosebud saloon and s5S to Brown, apparently as commission, for collecting the other two amounts. The fourth order was for his trunk The orders were witnessed by Martin O'Brien, who was the alleged detective.
 Judge Low was so incensed after hearing StubbS' story that he contin- ued the case till Monday, so that the evidence could be taken by his stenog rapher, as he may lay the matter be- fore the Grand Jury.
 Policeman Cavanaugh has been talk ing care of Stubbs to save him from foolishly spending his money, and it was suggested that a guardian should be appointed by the Superior Court.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-04
Divorce Suits Filed.

Mrs. Harriet P. Van Den Bergh has filed suit against John P. P. Van Den Bergh for a divorce on the ground of cruelty.
 Carrie ]. Turner has commenced action for divorce against William B. Turner on the ground of failure to provide.
 Edward Castagnette has applied for a divorce from Maggie Castagnette. alleg- ing cruelty and habitual intemperance.
 Isadore c. Wood has applied for di- vorce from Georga Wood on the ground of desertion.
 Virginia K. McDermott has filed suit for divorce against William l.. McDer- mott on the ground of extreme cruelty.
 Addie May Pettyjohn has asked for a divorce from Jonathan Pettyjohn on the ground of failure to provide.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-04

peared. A vigorous search Is now be- ing made for him.
 The apprentice boys who made their escape from the Mohican while she was at Mare Island but were recaptured soon after the vessel came here were disciplined yesterday. William Sulli- van and James Hallinan. the ringlead- CTS in the desertion, were discharged from the service, while the other guilty boys were sentenced to diet of bread and water, and will have their shore leave restricted for some time to come. Three other boys were discharged as in- corrigibles They were the ringleaders in all kinds of disorder, and would not take the trouble to learn anything, so the officers came to the conclusion that the service would be better without them. An examining board of physi- clans is passing on all the boys now on board and it is thought that as a re- suit of their investigation three or four more of the boys will be discharged as physically unfit for the service. All in all, there are lively times on the Mo- hican these days.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-04
John Manley Loses.

The alleged last will of Mrs. Maria Marchall, in which John Manley, Palo Alto gardner, was named as devisee, was declared void by Judge Slack yesterday, and in consequence the estate of the. de- ceased. which is valued at $17 900, will go to Josephine Rogers, the contestant, and other heirs. It was proved during the contest that the will, which was ologra- Ilhic was not written by Mrs. Marchall and on this point Judge Slack decided that it was invalid.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-04
In the Divorce Courts.

Mrs Edith Morrison was granted a divorce from J. L. Morrison yesterday on the ground of willful desertion.
 Marie F. Baron was granted a decree of divorce from Albert Baron on the ground of failure to provide.
 Charlotte c. Moulder was granted her application for divorce from August B. Moulder The decree was issued on the ground of extreme cruelty.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-04
Many Florists Will Exhibit in Com petition for the Premiums
 Offered.

The California State Floral Society is making extensive preparations for the holding of a flower show during the sec ond week of May in Golden Gate Hall.
 It promises to be one of the most at tractive and interesting floral exhibits ever held in California. Amateurs as well as professional flower growers will enter the competition for the many premiums offered for the displays of both classes.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-04

Headache Quickly Cured. pr. Davis Anti Headache never fails. 25c.s
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-04
Mrs. Belle W. sprague Sued.

Archbishop Riordan has commenced suit against Mrs. Belle W. Sprague. daughter of William T. Wallace and for merly the wife of ,5 the heo late Mervyn Don under the will of the defendants deceased husband
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-04
A IT. Badlam's Will.

The last will of A. T. Badlam, a we'll
 known politician of this city who died on the 24th ult., was filed for probate yesterday. An estate valued at about S1S00 is bequeathed Mrs. Mary Badlam, mother of the testator.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-04
SPRING FLOWER EXHIBIT.

Asthma & Bronchitis cured No pay till cured. Dr. Gordins Sanftariurn, ,514Pine. Kearny. S. F.. Cal