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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
STRUCK WITH AN 4X. Michael Ward, Teamster, Seriously Injured by Michael Brodeaek.

Desperate at his refusal to lesve his house, Michael Broderick, a tsamster, last night assaulted Michael Wacd, a la- borer, with an ax, cutting a deep. gash in his neck, and breaking his legi in two avenue, and has Ward for a lo6ger.
 Last night the men engaged ih a dis pute. which eliminated in Broderiek at- lacking Ward with an aX. It is thought that Wards leg was broken in falling after his being cut in the neck.
 The injured man was removed to the Receiving Hospital, while his brutal as- sailant was locked up in the City Prison, a charge of assault to commit murder being recorded against him.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
TRIED TO HANG HIMSELF. Frank Geary, While Despondent, At
 tempts to Commit Suicide.

Frank Geary, the driver of a milk wag- on, while suffering from an over-indulg- ence in liquor last night attempted to hang himself in barn in the rear of his home at 37 Collingwood street. He had tied a rope to a rafter and placing the other end around his neck jumped off a box upon which he was standing. One of his relatives saw him enter the barn, and suspecting that he intended to com init suicide, quickly followed him. He found the liquor crazed man suspended from the rope, his hands clasped as if in prayer. Taking out his knife he cut the rope and snmm9hhea fhaa aapv poeeman Ha The deranged from the effects of liquor, took him to the Receiving Hospital, where he was placed in a cell in the insane ward.
 ii is said that lIeary, about two years ago attempted to commit suicide by shooting himself in the breast.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
A Monomaniacal Witness.

That calls to mind queer experi- ence of my own,' said lawyer who had listened to a story. Some years ago I defended a fellow for murder in little Southern town, and the worst witness we had against us was an old German who was a stack builder by trade. A stack, by the way, is merely another name for big chimney. The old fellow was perfectly honest and he gave his evidence in such clear, straightforward manner that felt my
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
WATCH PRESENTATION. Tribute of Esteem to 2. Floyd of the San Francisco Gas Company.

Zacharas Floyd, foreman of the meter men employed in the San Francisco Gas and Electric Company, was presented with handsome pold watch ana fob yes terday afternoon, by his subordinates M, the recipient responded feeingly.
 Attached to the fob is a gold gas meter in miniature, with diamond in the center and the watch is suitably inscribed The gift is a beautiful specimen of the jewell CTS art.
 Mir Floyd has been connected with the company for thirty-four years and Is highly thought of by his men, who took this substantial method of testifying to their regard.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
WANTED HIS BROTHERS LIFE, A Colored Cripple Arrested for Bran
 dishing a Gun.

Louis Robinson, colored cripple. was arrested last night and charged with car rying a concealed weapon. Tile was found on Market street near the Emporium, brandi.sshfing a loaded revolver r, and plead bring his brother to him, as he wanted to "fill him with lead" Robinson claimed that his brother had twice tried to take his life, and as he feared that he would make the third attempt he bought re- velver, intending to shoot him on sight.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25

for the ensuing term. William M. Hill. P: Harry R. McCresby. first V. P; James J. Colle- ton second V. P: John A. Dolan. R. S; T.; John B. Rcdden. l. S.; William McCarte, O. g.; Thomas Doilerty. NJ; Dr. John Christal, M. E.; Stephen McSs suirk, C.. John V. Doherty, Luke B. O Brien and Benjamin Mellor. E., C.. and Thomas J. Horan, delegate to board of management
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
Christmas at the Chutes.

A mammoth Christmas tree for the chill dren has been prepared at the Chutes for to-day and tomorrow, and every boy and girl attending will be made present. ing aeronaut. will go up. hanging by his teeth.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
Libel Against the Czarina.

The California Navigation and Improve ment Company yesterday filed a libel in the United States District Court against the Czarina to recover s14,500 damages 2,- legged to have been sustained by tho J. D. Peters on the occasion of the collision of the Peters with the Czarina few weeks ago.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
Sacred Music at the Park To-Day.

March. containing "Adeste Fidelis'' ... .Burreu Overture, Dedication of the Temple
 Aeler t5el2 Sweet Spirit, Hear My Prayer ..... Wallace
 lSolo for oboe, performed by c. Dickman.) chTsimas M fsnaJis Ma1tI fue Iae Overture, "Ciiovanni D'Arco' '.,....,...,...Verdi Ave Maria" Schubert
 (Selo for horn performed by E. Schlott.) Pilgrim song and chorus on 'sThe Evening
 5taf WsgheF
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
Stole a Cigar Holder.

I. E. Horrfck, laborer. was caught in the act of stealing a cigar-holder from the tobacco department of the Emporium last night and was arrested on charge of petty larceny.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25

Advances made on furniture and pianos with pr without removal. J. Noonan, l0l7-lo2S Mission.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
Officers Elected.

OUQCdIb LICCESfI. Tie following named will serve as the off, cers of Yorke Council. Young Mems Institute,
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
Now on Exhibition in the Palace Hotel Court

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-11
.CLAPPED
AND STAMPED.
Brown Freshmen DiSOr-
derby in Chapel.
SOPHOMORE CLASS MET.
SOPHOMORE CLASS MET.
Assessment Lepisd 10 Make Up
Financial Deficiency.
BASEBALL PROSPECTS GOOD.

An unusual scene was enacted in chapel
at Brown University this morning. DIR.
Lord read an announcement that the
sophomore class was requested TO remain
for a meeting at the closs Of the exercises.
The freshmen clspped their hands,
stamped their feet and broke into the
worst disorder that has occurred at chapel
this year.
At the meeting Of the class, treasurer
Field reported financial deficiency. 1t
wss voted to assess ench member 30 cents
FL the class baseball team. IL il proposed
TO get right 10 work and win tho game
with the FIRE shmen.
President Scott was again before Presi-
dent Andrews yesterday. He ard the
members Of the CON mittee that had
charge of the Kidnapping OF the students
will not be expelled from college Just
now. although they came very near it.
They will bs permitted tn remain under
certain conditions which are not to be
given out at present.
The appointments OF the men for the
baseball squad for the season were posted
this morning Andrew ;. Thompson ap-
points the men subject TO the approval of
Manager 9askill. They are L.. NJ. Pat
ton, Kowell, i. Kavanau9h, Gwin, u. >.
Benl, II. - Pratt, Dunning, Franglip,
Osborne, Bean, j. Taylor. Calhoun,
Mitchsli, Webster, Mheeler. Burns,
.Jnynes, Stewart, ID. X. Bartlett, J.. 3.
Eaton, Remington; substitutes, Dunham,
Pritohard, Randsil, Bishop, Host. A. y.
Briggs, Buse, Chapman. Hspgood
Boardman and jennings
The final practice of the Brown Uni
versity basel ball team before examinations
took place on Lincoln field yesterday sf-
ternoon. There will be no more practic'
ing until the edpesday before the open
ing Of next term. March 30 During the
vacation some good hard work will be
done In selecting the team and getting
the men i'm shape for the first game Of the
SEASON which will lie April 10 with the
Attleboro team.
Manager George A. Gaskill 10 pursuing
a more liberal policy this year than has
been tho custom heretofore. The pres
pscts of the team are unusually bright.
Coach Ienney has had oversight cf the
men. He has now left tn join the Boston
team. Fred Woodstock has Ieen engaged
20 take his I lace and coach the meh dur
inc April.
The interest Ia tho baseball this year
ut Brown is remarkable. Ihere were
nearly ~ candidates Tor the team at the
beginning of the term. These have boon
gradually siftod down b. - good players.
There have beon at least three candidates
for every position and six for pitchers
which position was particularly weak
last wear. Captain Lauder IL popular
with the men aud IL well pleased with
tina outlook. The season tickets which
are ip eouncn form will be for sale after
March 10. The nunber will De limited
and the demand for them will probably
Ire great
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-11
BODY In A BOG.
Remains of j mes Mitchell Found
in North Kingsl0wn.
On January s He Wandered Away From
Home While Demented.

James Mitchell, 80 years of age, employs ed
as boss dyer at the Hamilton Web Company
works in Hamilton, North Kingstown, disap-
peared from his home at that place on Jan
uary in demented state of mind, and has
not been heard from since. His body was
found yesterday afternoon by William Nc
Gam and James Mccall in bog pond at La
favette, not far from Roman switch.
The men were setting muskrat traps and
discoyered the body floating on the pond. II
was drawn np on 10 tfe shore and Medical Ex'
aminer Metcalf was notified. After examin'
ing the remains he pronounced death due 70
drowning. The remains were identified from
the clothing and Overs card OF colors such
as is used by the boss dyer ut the Web works.
The body was taksn In charge by Undertsker
Remington. The deceased leaves a widow
and two children. He was n SoOtchman, and
had been in this country about six years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-11

roe secretary. Delegates were elected as
follows: State conyentiou-Albert A.
Baker. Albert IL. Calder, I'd, and Royal
H. Gladding. City cor rvention-Uen.
Hunter &. White, Edwin q. Matnewson.
Joseph g. Smith, Dutee Arnold and
Thomas Stubts Weri committee-Hun-
ter G. White, Albert A. Baker. Samuel
Whitrley, William ii. Brines and William
A. Walton.
TENTH WARD.
There was large attendance mt the
Tenth Ward caucus, which was called To
order by Albert q. Coates. christopher
H. Holden was elected chairman and
Frank b. Hazard secretary. Delegates
were elected as follows: state convention
-Christopher L. Holden and John y.
Baldwin. City COMMUNICATIONS A.
Carleton, Henry r. Colvin. John j. An
derson. h rank Charlesworth and "A fired
Underwood. Ward committee-Albert o..
Coates, Schuyler N. Davis, w. Il. Collin,
w. r.. Nash and Charles u, Caldwell -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-11
Benz. Bulterworth's Remains.

Cincinnati. March 1.-The remains OF
Benz amin Butterworth. late United states
Commissioner Of Patents AM formerly
msmJer Of co igrsss from this district.
were proueht here yesterday for burial
Thev will be luried at his old home in
Ioyslanu near this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-11
SEAMEN GUNNERS.
S.veral Leave Torpedo Station For Ships
OF North Atlantic Squadron.

Several seamen gunners left the Tor
pedo station at Newport "Wednesday
nipnt. having been ordersd TO various
sbips ,f the North Atlantic Squadron.
They had completed the courss Of in
struction at the stati- n and were ready
10 be promoted. Ibev will go direct 10
key West. The marine guard at the
training station now numbers about 40
men, and it Is eXrectet that n Graft Will
soon be mad, on them and that tho men
drafted will re placed on tha ships that
nre now being put into commission. Ihs
general service emn ole also looking for n
draft while the apprentices aro waiting
for the Alliance and fssex To take them
of for instruction in seamanship.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-11
Gen. Rosecraus' Condition.

Los Angeles. Cal, Macrh 1.-THE con-
dition n Gen. Rosecrsns Ia unchanged.
lie has teen uncons ious Tor the past
la tours. lhe physiciats say he may live
several unys or the end mag be within u
few hot
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-11
The WEATHER.

threatening Tonight, Followed Wy
showers-shower Tomorrow
Washington. March li.-for New hnsia".a
Threatening weather, followed py sno"''S "
NIGHT or saturday; southeriy winds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-11

Hickory. dicKory dockl
The mouse ran mp the clock'
A fact not commonly shocking;
But in this case
Twas n frightful race,
For the clock was on her stocking
Judge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-11
WILL LAY DOWN TROWELS.
ST Louis Brlcklayers Intend to Strike
on April1

on April1
st. Louis, No., March lit has been
announced that strike which threatens
70 extend to every branch of the building
trades in this city will be:inaugurated on
April I, when from 1000 to 1900 mernb bers
of the brick layers union will lay down
their trowels. Ibis stem was decided moon
after Aths recent ,manitesto Of the brick
LAYERS that after the first Of next month q
outsiD wages of 10 cents per hour Will go
into sffect, This means reduction from
81 TO 40 cents. rbe bricklayers are IN
omen revolt ana Conferences have so far
been in vain. The bosses Insist upon the
cut and intimate that it will te forced
with non union labor II necessary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-11

Amusenents Iuis T'o
epov,nrxcE OPERA HOUSE," The We'd
ding Day."
kxlln.s OPERA HOUSE smyth = h'cs >
Comedians in my Friend From ino'A'
n, vmp1c THEATRE-Jermon's European
sensation Company in Vaudeville
wrsTNINsTFR THEATRE-Rice a Barton
Rose ain English Folly Company IN va
riety and Burlosque.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-11
BURNED TO DEATH.
Mrs. schwsnn's Children Tried 60
save Her and Were Badly Injured.

~. Iouis, March Ii.-Mrs. Helen
scnwann was burned IN death Yesterday
while lighting n gasoline stove. Her
three small children attempted to put out
the Ore and were all badly burned about
the hands and lace.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-11
Ninth WARD.

Ward caucus 90 order, 500 .obn g.. Mass q
ives elected csalrmsn aud walter b. M.n
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-08

for the departure OF Gen. Lee from Ha-
vsns was announced tonight and = as fol-
lows. The oiivet,e viii enter Havana har-
sor on Saturday morning. and Gen. Lee
wi az once notify all Americans that this
VII DC their last chance 10 leave the Isl
and under the American Tag. After ali
are On beard the steamer. including the
Uaited States caasuls from the various
parts % Cuba. Gen. Lee viii pull down the
American rag on the consulate. viii turn
over The archives % British consa. Col
In. and vii. 30 aboard the oilves;es which
wtll az orscs start for Key West. I; e pos
sshle that ore II the guneoass CT cruisers
AZ Key West VII, accompany Ire oavetse
% HAVANA 10 protect the Americans AZ
see iasf % them leave the c.sy.
HAVANA. April The Mascosse les,
,hss afternoon with seveasy-eour passcn-
gers Many persons are he.diag hack to
the last avaslahts hour. GA tie strsns.h
Of favorable pescs yume-s.
TIE Ward tine ssssmes yusatan arrived
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-08

osseeesseeeeeeeseesssssse

assigned to the Cincinnati. whiSt IL row
with Capt SIMPSONS North sstlsn.:c
squadron. Lieut.. g. p. Blow also fo--
mefly Of the Maine, who had been ordered
to the Mayaower. has been deta he'd from
that vessel and has been given :. rromo-
ton. being assigned to the command CT the
tug Wilmot, recently acquired by tine gov
eminent by purchase.
The navy department Is 'nforrsd OK the
departure OF the gunboat whee..ny from
Union. B. c.. today for Dyea Ajss,.a.
The Wheeling has been in use during a
portion OF the winter by the oiIi,iais of
Alaska in a. tour Of inspection, am will
now be detailed to assist in transporting a
party Of experts.
The Katahdin Leaves League Island.
PHILADELPHIA, April THE ram
Katahdin left League Island navy yard
under sealed orders late this afternoon.
Lieut.. Robert G. Pratt. who had been
detailed for duty on the monitor Lehigh.
was suddenly assigned just before the ram
sailed. to the post of navigating ofiicer Of
tho Katahdin, made vacant BY the death
this morning % Lieut.. Davis The Katah-
din has on her war paint and Is prepared
to do terrible execution with her ram
should the opportunity present Itself.
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A FEW DAYS. DELAY
OF GREAT ADVANTAGE.
Insures Arrival Of the San Francisco
and New Orleans-Other ves-
neln nj Neutral PORta


Insures Arrival Of the San Francisco
ana New Orleans-Other ves-
sells 1T Neutral Ports.
WARRINGTON. April lit was report
ed at the navy department today that an
advantage would accrue to the United
States by short postponement Of radical
action, since 1t win insure the safety of
recently purchased warships. the delivery
Of such material as is afioat and the de-
parture from what would be neutral ports
OF several other vesse;s recently acquired
for the navy.
The New Orleans and her convoy. the
San Francisco. are expected to reach New
York Saturday or Sunday next. They are
proceeding leisurely. and It has been cali
culated that 4 would take them about
fourteen days to make the trip. 1t is un-
derstood that they carry valuable car
goes. including ammunition and general
ordnance stores.
II is also expected that the cruiser To-
peka, formerly the Diogenes, and the tor
pedo boats Somers and Manly. recently ac-
quired by purchase in Europe and at En-
glish ports at last accounts. will have
cleared for the United States before Mon
day next. and so have put themselves out
of the danger OF detention in case OF dec
laration Of war.
An order has been issued establishing
new naval rating. that OF chief electricians
and electricians Of the frs. and second
claases. .te nay hs.rg $50. $40 and SIS per
month. respectively,
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ATTACK ON HAVANA
BEING CONSIDERED.
Diplomacy Has Exhausted Its Re
sources, and Open Warfare
Muaf Come.

Diplomacy Has Exhausted Its Re-
sources, and Open Warfare
Must Come.
WASHINGTON. April THE fntimation
given out at Madrid yesterday to the ef-
feet that the queen regent was about to
proclaim an armistice in Cuba. and indi-
cations were that the Spanish government
would make important concessions looking
to the establishment Of peace on the basis
OF practical Cuban Independence. 10 re-
Earded in official circles here as a diplo-
matte play to gain time. So far as this
government il concerned. diplomacy has
run Its course. From now on. actions and
not words will determine our policy. A
naval demonstration against Havana has
been considered. and II almost certain to
DO made within the next few days. unless
Spain yields. and II this demonstration re-
suits in war the president Is ready to ac-
cept the iasue.
The Texas Joins ScAlcy's Squadron.
FORT MONROE. Va. April THE
battleship Texas steamed into Hampton
roads this morning and joined the flying
squadron OF Fortress Monroe. She Is in
the best OF condition. The Massachu-
sets will be down from Newport News
late tonight. and the squadron will get
ready for an emergency.
Activity at BROOKLYN Yard.
NEW YORK. April THE departure
of the Texas from the Brooklyn navy
yard yesterday was the signal for In
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WHEN THE TIME COMES
SENATE WILL BE A UNIT.
Conference Held to Decide Upon Ac.
ton to which ALI CaD
Agree.

WASHINGTON. April IA number OF
RepublicaA senator's. including Allison.
AIdr!ch, Hanna and Spooner. most OF
whom arc classed as conservatives held a
prolonged conference In the room OF the
senate COMMITTEES on rules today after the
senate adjourned. The purpose OF the
meeting was. Ii possible, to devise q plan
whereby the action of the senate on the
Cuban question would be harmonious with
the presidents desire. that whatever posi-
tion il taken by the senate after the re-
ce.pt of the presidents message on Mon
day, II shall be as nearly unanimous as II
is possible to have II.
They devoted themselves to formulate
Ing a resolution on which q general agree
mcns can be secured. They find this to be
. difficult task. In view OF the fact that the
senate Is divided upon the question Of in
dependence. All appear willing to concede
the necessity for Intervention. but there
il stiil persistent opposition to the recogni-
ton Of the presen; government.
Some. at least. of those who take this
position have manifested today willing
ness to yield the one point of expressing
the opinion that the people Of Cuba should
be free. but they have taken decided
stand against the recognition OF the pres
ent Cuban government, which Is. they
contend. decidedly mythical and unsub-
stantial Institution, so far az the people
OF the United States are concerned. Their
opposition has settled upon the section OF
the Foraker resolution which reads as
follows:
Resolved. That the government OF the
United States hereby recognizes the re-
public Of Cuba as the true and lawful
government Of that Island
Mos; of the conservatives express them
selves as willing 10 aecep: az compromise
the first OF the Foraker resolutions, which
read that ''she people OF the island of Cuba
are and Of right ought 10 be free ard inie-
pendent"
They claim. In addition 10 other arsu-
menss. that 10 recognize the existing gov
eminent wculd be To establish had pre-
cedent. and that I, is far preferable 20 de-
clare for the right of freedom and leave 10
he president the duty OF recognizing what
sasver government. he considers proper
after the Spanish shall be driven fran the
islands
The senator's who were in conference TO-
day considered the proposition. together
with other suggestions calculated TO Sc
cure harmonious action on lines sueA IS
,sey consider wise. They desire above al
things that there should be no friction in
tae open senate before the world. and they
VII probably geek 90 have the form Of
the resolution determined In secgst ses-
SION. which Will have some Of the binding
EFFECT ei party caucus. Advocates 81 the
TefoSnitior OF Independence viii oppose
TIE change proposed in the Foraker ~eso-
laSioa. and also VIII antawonsse sae plan
10 decide tas question behind closed aocrs.
Tsss claim 20 have a majority of =, lsas,
twelve !ar recognition Of the pre~n, Gu.
ban government.
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creased activity in preparing the smaller
vessels Tor active duty More than 80
men are now employed IN the renovation
OF the cruiser Chicago, over at the re-
ceiving ship Vermont there il continu-
Gus stream Of applicants for enlistment
ire Dolphin viii be ready to leave by
Monday with quantity OF ammunition
anc supplies for the North Atlantic
squadron.
In Command OF MoP9nn Steamers
NEW YORK. April TIT was announced
'oaay that the following officers Of the
rank OF commander had been named 20
command The four Morgan tine steamers
recently pougst by the government: Com
rAndSrs W. II. Rrownson. w H Eraory.
:. J. Train and {. W. Davis
Provisions for Key West.
kEY WEST. April The Mallory ire
steamer Ccnssi arrived today from New
York. with large quantities Of provisions
and ammunition for the government
The MaeAfa, salts.
BOSTON. April f4-The gunSoas Machlas
sailed Tor KEY West this morning
Natne O0cers Re-Aa~axnea.
WARRINGTON. April ..-<.Aa-hsn J. =.
C1ieu1ek tqeM4t1 = ~ Aoana No. been