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The San Francisco call., 1898-02-15
MRS. JACK GARDNER
 SETS S0CIETY AGOG.
Anxious to Create a Flutter, She Appears at a Concert in an
 Invalid's Chair.


 BOSTON, Feb 14.-Mrs. Jack Gard ner could not wait until Fridays con- cert to show society that a little thing like a broken leg could not keep her home. Perhaps it was love of music, but the talk made her desire to do some thing to set society agog. Yesterday 1t was printed that on Friday Mrs. Jack" would attend a recital in Music Hall, being wheeled to it in an invalid's chair The publication of this news took away all the novelty attending the act, so the brilliant society leader must find some new caprice. Alexander Siloti the fa- nous Russian pianist. was to give a re- citaI at Steinert Hall to-day, and Mrs Jack would attend
 Society was out in full force and the programme was just ready to begin when Mrs. Gardner was wheeled up the aisle in her chair. She had come to the hall in an open brougham. was lifted into the chair. taken up in an elevator and ar rived just at the proper moment She caught society again, and her entrance caused a terrific sensation, Mrs. Gardner receiving an ovation equal to that given Siloti when he appeared.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-15
LIVED LIKE A HERMIT. Death of Wealthy Peter Christianson
 on His Stockfop Ropcb

STOCKTON. Feb. 14-Peter Christian son, an aged farmer and capitalist, who lived like a hermit on ranch eight miles from Stockton, was found dead in his bed on Sunday. He left an estate worth about $50 900. He had no relatives in this coun- try sister came out from Denmark a few years ago to keep house for the old man. but she died and since then he lived alone. He was large stockholder in the Farmers Union, the Union Transporta- tion Company and one of the local banks
 Christianson told friends that he intend ed when he died to leave the bulk of his property to found an institution in this city for the maintenance of destitute old men, but the probability is that he left no will His house has been searched and inquiry made at every place where such a document might be left
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-15
RACE FOR A JUDaEsHIP.
Many Candidates for a Vacancy in
 Del Norte County.

EUREKA, Feb. 14.-The contest for the appointment of a successor to Superior Judge James E. Murphy, deceased, of Del Norte County, has interested several members of the Humboldt County bar.
 It appears that the Democratic County Central Committee of Del Norte does not agree upon a candidate from that county. There are three Del Norte candidates District Attorney L. F. Cooper, Samuel T. Porter, and John L. Childs, the latter being a Republican. Many of the leading upon F. A. Cutler of this county. and if he will accept they will no doubt recon mend his appointment to Governor Budd If not. Lawrence F. Puter of this city may be selected by them. Edward J. Ryan of Eureka Is also a candidate. Cutler and Ryan left for San Francisco to-day on the steamer North Fork.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-15
FROM EDMONSTON
 TO THE KLONDIKE
The Great Commonwealth Develop ment and Mining Company to
 Build a Railway

OOAiA Pohy LO
 Build Railway.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 14.-A disnatob to the Evening Post from Montreal saws. The Great Commonwealth DeveIon- ment and Mining Company intends to build railway from Edmonston to inc Klondike via the Peace River Pass The British Columbia charter has heen obtained by the company. which now asks Dominion charter. The route is northwesterly, via Fort Assinaboine Sturgeon Lake, Fort St. John on the Peace River, up Halfway River, through the Rockies by the Peace River Pass, across the northeastern corner of British Columbia at Fort Halkett, on the Laird River, up the Francis, along the Finlayson River to the Pelly. which is really the Yukon. and down that to Fort Selkirk and Dawson, and the boundary of Alaska. This is about 1900 miles, and the com pany is prepared to guarantee the building of the line to the Pelly. HOO miles long. within twenty months. The highest point will not exceed 25OO feet above sea level.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-15
Public Park at sutter Fort.

SACRAMENTO, Feb. H.-The trustees of the Sutter Fort property held their an nual meeting here to-day. They are F. D. Ryan, c. E. Hollister and W w. Greer. of this city. and Senator Thomas p Flint of San Luis Obispo. It was found that during the year 5000 strangers from all parts of the country and Europe had visited the historic spot. It was resolved to ask the city to aid in the purchase or two adjoining blocks of land for a public Ylx
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-15

Governor and Gunboat-are arrayed against a few Indians.
 On the Rosalie were few Klondik- CTS who left Dawson on December 19 last I have sent reports of parties who left Dawson at much later dates.
 The hearing of the action in the United States District Court to remove E. F. Cassell as receiver of the Nowell gold mining properties, the biggest gold mining concern in Alaska next to the Treadwen, and appoint F. D. Nowell receiver was begun here this week. Mir Nowell managed the properties be- fore they went into the hands of re- ceiver. HAL HOFFMAN.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-15
IN MIND!

Only 4 days renoin in which you nay order Scribners great History of tbe United States at over 40 per ceDt dis coupt Gin Dussve voluDes) Only $l.5O dowp, balance 8 monthly pay ments of .S2 % eocb; boIf Morocco S2. co op delivery and $500 monthly for months. You are iDvted to exoniDe this work at room 1908 CLAUS SPRECKELS BUILDING. Sets sent on approval to out of-town readers free of expense. Order at oDce and save money. Address "Tbe San FroDcisco Call History Department"
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-15
MISS WILLARD
 IS NOW VERY ILL.
Inroads of Cancer of the Stomach, Combined With the Grippe,
 Shatter Her Health,

NEW YORK, Feb. 14.-The World says: Miss Frances Willard is i'll at the Elm pire Hotel in this city. She has been suf- fering from cancer of the stomach for several years. The inroads of this dis ease, combined with a bad attack of grippe, have completely shattered her health. She broke down in Madison, Wis. about a month ago, while making an ad- dress upon her birthday. It was then de- cided that she should go to New York and submit herself to specialists. Miss Willard was exhausted by her work and insufficient rest. She went to the hotel with her secretary, Miss Jordan, where she has since remained in complete se- cluson. The agitation occasioned by the set, affected her powerfully. and she rapidly grew worse.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-15
MAY HAVE LOST THEIR
 LIVES ON THE DESERT.
No Tidings of Two Prospectors Who Started From Riverside
 Months Ago.

RIVERSIDE, Feb 1.-The indications are that two more men have lost their lives on the desert in this county. They are George Engelky and Peter Edmin- ston, who left here on a prospecting trip several months ago and who have not been heard from since they went away. the latter has ever received letter since the men left. The City Marshal is in receipt of a letter from a brother of Engelky at ogden, asking for information relative to the missing man.
 When the men left here they promised to write to relatives, and as they have not done so the gravest fears are enter tatned. Engelky and Edminston started for the heart of the desert in Northern San Diego County-in fact, right to the section which has proved the last rest ing place of many prOspector.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-15
MINERS WILL
 BE PROTECTED Important Provisions in Railroad Right of Way
 in Alaska.
No Duty Must Be Collected on Outfits of Ingoing Gold
 Hunters.
And the Dominion Government Must Live Up to the Laws Re-
 lating to Trading Vessels.
Special Dispatch to The Call.
Call Office, Riggs House,

Washington, Feb. A.
 senator Hansbrough to-day offered the following amendment to the House plll pending before the Committee on Public Lands extending the homestead laws and providing for railroad right Of way in Alaska.
 That permission to enter goods under pond or to place them in bonded ware houses at the port of Wrangel, in the dis trlct Of Alaska, and to withdraw the same ior eAportatlon to any place in British II SolIuInDla or the Northwest Territory shall not be granted until the proclama- tion by the President of the United States that no exclusive privilege of transnort ing through British Columbia or the NoIIHWest territory goods or passengers arrlVing from or destined for other ports Tn Alaska has been or will be granted 10 any person or corporation by the Gov erninent or the Dominion of Canada; and further, that the privilege has been duIv accorded to responsible persons or cor poratlons operating transportation lines Tn British Columbia or the Northwest territory or making direct connection With transportation lines in Alaska: and Iurther that the Dominion Government mas consented to and is allowing the en- try; free Of duty, of all miners outfits and a supply of provisions and cIothinp the whole not exceeding in quantity 250o pounds for each person proposing to en- gage In mining in British Columbia or the+ tue EsoLhtnwest seLtI territory; and further, having authority under the laws of the United States to touch and trade at any port or ports. place or places. in the Brit lsh dominlons of North America, shall have the privilege of entering such nort or ports, place or places for the purpose of purchasing bait and all other sunplies and outfits in the same manner and under the same regulations as may exist there applicable to trading vessels of the most favored nations. and of transhipping their catch to be transported in bond through said Dominion without payment of duties in the same manner as o4bnr merchandise destined for the JTnited States may thus be transported.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-15
AID FOR VON DER AHE.
National League Presidents to Get
 Him Out of Jail.

PITTSBURG, Pa.. Feb. 14-Chris von der Ahe is still behind the bars in the AL legheny County Jail his friends in St. Louis having practically deserted him. The promised money from the west failed to arrive to-day but the baseball mag nate may be released tomorrow morning. This may be accomplished by w. H. Wat kins satisfying all the demands of the court, relying on the National League presidents to reimburse the club by a pro- rata assessment.
 Chris asked the Pittsburg president to- day to procure his release, promising in- identification later Watkins then tele- graphed to National President Nick Young requesting telegraph vote of the club presidents on the proposition that each pay his share of the expense in the case Young answered that the vote would be taken at once and he was doing all he could to have decision tonight or early in the morning. It is understood that three favorable replies have already received and the others are expected to fall into line tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-15
Flow of Natural Gas.

HANFORD, Feb. IA flow of gas that creates when lighted blaze four feet wide and six high was struck by men boring for artesian water fifteen miles south or Hanford a few days ago. The well noWS 100 gallons of water minute also. The owner, J. McCord, will utilize the water for stock purposes and the gas for light ing and heating. The well is 277 feet deep and only cost S150
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-15
of Interest to the Coast.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Extensions have been granted as follows: California: Original-Alson I. Hoskins, Santa Cruz s6; Henry O. Wright, San Diego, $6. Addi- tional-Samuel Wilder, East Oakland, Se to $s. Increase-Frank Hewitt, San Fran cisco, sS to SIP. Original widows, etc. Eliza J. Morton, Santa Rosa, $S; minors of Curtis H. Richards, Santa Rosa, $16.
 Oregon: Original-John H. McElhaney Wedderburn, $S.
 Lieutenant A. W. Dodd is in the city under orders. He has just brought an in- sane patient to the asylum here from the Mare Island Hospital.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-15
!. Woman Sutfragists.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The after noon session of the Woman Suffragists was devoted mainly to hearing short ad- dresses by State presidents or other proxies. They were all of an encourag- ing character and showed satisfactory growth of the movement in behalf of woman suffrage Those speaking includ- ed: Mary A. Swift of California, Laura M. Jones of Kansas and Mrs. Clara Der wick Colby. At the evening session a short address was made by Miss An thony. Mrs Stanton was sick and un- a hle attend
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-15
MT. Dole Slightly III

RIVERSIDE, Feb. H-President San ford B. Dole of Hawaii, who arrived in this city Saturday, has not moved about much since. as he is slightly indfsposed. His sickness is not serious and is attri- buted by him to the long journey he has taken and the excitement of his trip since landing at San Francisco. MT. Dole has not decided on what day he will start northward.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-15
Suicide of a Blind Man.

PEACH SPRINGS, Ariz, Feb 4.-Fred Ayres, % years of age, committed sui eide yesterday in Prospect Valley, near the Grand Canyon of the Colorado, sixty miles north of Peach Springs. The young man was almost blind and in poor health. He had been left at Prospect Springs for few hours by his father, who was mining in the vicinity. Ayres was sup posed to have been overcome with the loneliness of his situation. He tied a string to the trigger of a rifle and blew out his brains. He was lately from Illi- noiD.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-15
Mourning in St. Helena.

ST. HELENA, Feb. 14.-Mrs. Lila Ken von the wife of Edward Kenyon, died at her home here last night. She was one of the best known women of St Helena and a prominent worker in religious cir cleS.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-15
sovereigns From the Antipodes.

SYDNEY, N. S. w, Feb. 14.-The Oce- anic Steamship Companys Moana sailed for San Francisco to-day, carrying 300,- 900 sovereigns (s1 800 000).
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-15
China and Germany.

LONDON, Feb. 14-A special dispatch from Shanghai says the relations be- tween China and Germany are seriously strained over the latter's fresh demands.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-15
Amerigo vespucci's Birthplace.

ROME, Feb. H-A long-continued search has resulted in the discovery of the birth record of Amerigo Vespuccf in the Church of San Giovanni in Florence. The date is March IS, 1452.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-15
ADVERTISEMENTS.

Commencing Monday, February 2l, we inaugurate our initial sale of Cloth- ing, Gents Furnishings and Hats in our new store To commemorate the occa- sion we will make reductions unheard of before, same to be announced in Sundays papers and goods displayed in our show windows. Public goodwill grows slowly. When secured it is treasure without price, to be carefully guarded and judiciously fostered. There fore we keep constant eye on goods and prices, and see to it that prices advertised are exactly in accordance with facts s. N WOOD & co. (Co- lumbian Woolen Mills), 718-722 Market street.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-07-15

Much Of our editorial gpace is taken
up this week with review of the work
of the Maryland Agricultural College
As the institution Is one in which every
farmer should AMI doubtless does feel
an interest, we cheerfally publish the
matter and invite careful review Of
report made by Professor Sylvester.
The paper is very interesting, but it
does not give some information that we.
and the public would like to know. The
schsol is estensibly intended for the
education of farmers children, hence i
should and has been inexpensive, but
the charges are ION The rise" Two
years ago the charges for board and
tuition were $40, now it is higher, the
cost of a free scholarship has increased
and when the other incident Is are add
cd, the cost Of edueating child at the
school amounts to quite as much as the
cost Of educating child at first class
University. 1.-THE charges are increased
much more, the purpose Of the school
will be destroyed, for no farmer viii Be
able to send his children to the school.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-07-15


Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plaiufeld, Ill,
makes the statement, that she caught
cold, which settled on her Lungs; she
was treated for a month BY her family
physician. but grew worse. He told
her she was hopeless victim Of con-
sumption and that no medicine could
cure her. Her druggist suggested DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption;
she bought bottle and to her delight
found herself benefited from first dose
She continued its use aud after taking
six bottles, found herself sound and we'll
as she ever was. Free trial bottles Of
this Great Discovery at La Plata Drug
Store. Large bottles SO cents and 81
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-07-15

So far indications are that the war
will not be costly But be that as ii
may, the outlay in human life and in
dollars and cents. whatever it may be,
will not equal in cost to Che lessons that
We have learned TO serve US 10 our future
government. This war has taught Us
that we must keep standing army a.
all times sufficiently strong 10 maintain
the dignity of the Nation Now see
what plight we are in. Our demands
for cessation Of Spanish cruelties in
Cuba was scoffed at; our notice that the
Spanish government should cease its
dominion over Cuba was defsntly
snubbed, and inssead Of US being then
and there in position to send an armed
force into Cuba to enforce our demands,
after months delay in attempting to get
ready. we have shipped our forces 70 the
scene'of acsioo aud there they are wait
;pg for ,s;usareemop,s ,bile ,be.oov
erDment having none to send i tran
ingnew recruits how to drill. Had we had
az army Of one hundred .sousana strong
to have sent to Cubs Immediately upon
refusal Of the snap;sh 10 ov,cn.ts tbs,
Island. many human lives and millions
ofdollars would have been saved We
have given Il. enemy Anne /, make a
strong dofonsa a. !, besv, evrocsa a =.
that eould have beon aver,ed The III
should never ocepr agaip Ana AGAIN
mnnose an Indian outbreak were to oc.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-07-15

.'Get it, is good advice but Take
Simmons Liver Regulator is better for
your health and happiness. Everybody
should take liver remedy occasionally
and especially in the Spring to wake up
the torpid liver and keep up healthy
circulation Of good rich blood. free from
poison and fall Of nourishment to the
body. I'VE would not keep house
without It'll G. G. Fink. Spring
dale. Pa. IL 49,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-07-15
Piano and Organ Tuning.


| will be in La Plata, August list,
next. prepared to tune, repair, and re.
novate pianos and organs and put such
Instruments in first class shape. Salts
faction guaranteed. Reference w. R.
Clark, Hewburg. Leave orders at H..
DEPENDENT Once, or With W r Clark.
JAS. R. DURIT9.
3O5, 18th Street. S. "
July l5-2w. Washington, D. G.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-07-15

The steamer, St. Louis, is on her way
from Portsmouth, n H., to Annapolis
with Admiral cerverA and other Spanish
prisoners. They are expected to arrive
at the State Capitol to-day. and will be
kept there as prisoners Of war.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-07-15
EXECUTORS NOTICE.


ORrHAss' Cocar or CHARLES OouSTY, SCI,
June Is, 1895.
nRDERED by the Court, that Geo &. Ham
ilton and Mary B Edeen executors Of
Richard Il Edelen, deceased, give the notice
required By law to the creditors Of said deceas-
ed. to exhibit their claims. legally anthentica
ted, by advertisement inserted in some one
newspaper published in Charles county, Nary
land, once in each Of three successive weeks
True copy--test:
CATALDUS H. PosEY,
Register Of Wills, for Charles County.
NOTICE.
|rTSH1S is to give notice, that the subscribers
have obtained from the Orphans Court
OF Charles county, Maryland, letters testl-
mentary on the personal estate Of
RICHARD H. EDELEN.
late Of said county deceased All persons
having claims against said deceased are here
By warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers THEORETICALLY authenticated, to the
subscribers on or before the LIST dsy Of Jan.
uary reKt. They may otherwise by Law be
excluded from all benefit said deceased Z
estate
Given under our hands this 2sth day OIL
June 1898
GEORGE E. HAMILTON,
MARY B. EDELEs,
Executors of Richard Il Edelen.
July l-3w
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-07-15

With severe headaches,
Caused by torpidi.Y Of
The liver. Hoods Pills.

Dy .uViRvfslng the liver,
Quickly overcome the heaiache, cause
the blood to circulate us,urally and
bring about complete relief. Hoods
Pills act directly upon the liver and
bowels. They are prompt aud reliable
and yet gentle il action. They tone
and strengthen instead Of weakening
The system.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-07-15

St. Johns Roman Catholic Church.
Leonardtown. Nd, vas dedicated on
Monday with imposing ceremonies.
About three thousand people attended
Bishop C1stis, Of Baltimore. conducted
The SERVICES.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-07-15

Colleges afford this opportunity for our
children aud for ourselves We mus.
not ncgolect il. 1t Is a trust committed
70 our charge. We can have It what
we wish il 70 be; tie failure is our fail
IRE Much Of tie past history is due
to our neglect; its hopes for the future
hang upon the attention you are 20 give
IFS affairs. How much Is this to bel
Trusting Mr.. Editor, that you will aid
rs in our work, ] an. With gratitude
for past favors,
Very truly yours.
r. W. SYLVESTER,
presidani NJ A G. -
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-07-15

When people buy, try, and bly again It
means they're satisfied The peop.s OF the
DIitrd States are now buying tascargts
Cardy Cathartic at the rate q tws million
boxes wear and il will be tiree million be-
foe New Years. Il means merit proved
Shat tascgrets ere The most delightful bowel
estiidtar for everybody the year round AN
druggists Zoe. 25c, SOC a box. cure guaranteed
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-07-15

The Maryland State Bar Association
will meet on the 9th and 18th inst. at
Blue Mountain House. Washington
county, Nd
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-07-15

From latest reports Santiago has sur
rendered to Shafter The ultimatum Of
the United States accepted. General
Toral and his army will be retained to
Spain. .an IL
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-07-15

VlsT OUR SHOE DEPARTMENT
where yon en- gel hem At yoer own. price.
Ladies and Mems anc dress shoes csc to 81 30
ATTENTION TO DRY GOODS DEPT. 4
Our latest patterns Of Dress Goods and
Worsieds.-.--..-..-4..---.. to 24c I'd
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-07-15

The war has come to halt to discuss
The question Of who is entitled to the
credit Of destroying Ccrvera's feet,
Sampson or schlsy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-30

pices of the Baptist Young People $
Union. Reports of the great convention
at Buffalo will be given by the delegates.
Sunday school, p. m, DR.. Beddoe, sup er-
intendent; young peoples prayer meeting,
$50 p. m; Wednesday evening prayer
meeting 745. All are cordially invited.
Jackson Street Baptist church Morning
prayer meeting at $50, Brother Matthew
Holley, leader. Preaching service by the
pastor. Rev. Thomas de Gruchy. Topic,
THE Theology of Money" Bible school
at p. m, George Nichols, superintend-
cut. Evening service at sharp. Chl,-
drens service and exercises assisted by
full choir The seats are all free. Strang-
ers always welcomed.
Shiloh Baptist church, sos Center street
Morning subject, Suffer Persecution !;
Sunday school, p. M; Baptist Young
Peoples Union, p. M; evening subject.
"Footmen and Horses."' All are wei
come. Rev. j. II. Bell, pastor
Peckville Baptist Church-Rev. ]. S.
Thomas, pastor. Services tomorrow at
1890 a. m. and 7.3O p m. Morning sub
ject, THE Power of the Spirit" Evening
subject, Life and It's Environment" The
Sabbath school hour has been chang ed
from 2.30 p. m. to 1l.30 a. m. All are cor
daily invited.