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The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
DONATIONS FOR
 THE FESTIVAL
Masons Feel That Their Efforts Will Be Rewarded With
 Success.
Several Hundred Tickets Have Been Sold and the Demand for
 More Is Increasing.

Every indication points to the fact that the coming fete by the Masons of this city in aid of the Widows and Orphans Home at Decoto, Alameda County, is destined to meet with unprecedented success. Donations are steadily increas- ing, both in number and extent, and tickets are being sold rapidly and in fact are disappearing like the proverbial hot cakes.
 The board of trustees assembled in the temple yesterday for deliberation. Charles l.. Patton presided. Dr. Voorsanger, w. Frank Pierce. Dr. Thomas Flint, Edwin Whipple, Ed Peabody, William Johnson and Ed Hines were present. It was re- ported that the Masonic Widows and Or phans' Home would be completed in Oc- tober. A resolution was passed asking the lodges of the entire State to send in the names of the widows and orphans whom the various lodges desired to occupy the that at least seventy-flve widows will be accommodated in the early part of No- yember.
 w. Frank Pierce, inspector general of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of the Southern Juris- diction of the United States, has just re- turned from Amador, sCalaveras and San Joaquin counties. He reports that the Masons of these counties will take part in the festival and will donate various articles to be sold. He says enthusiasm prevails among the fratermty.
 In looking over the donation DOCKS yes terday it was discovered that the Califor- nia Furniture Company had donated sums to great many ladies. The ladies of the Scottish Rite body met yesterday in the temple and reported a great many large donations. Several hundred tickets have been sold. One lady had secured a complete. tailor-made dress, hat, etc. Mrs. J. R. Jones, Mrs. Henry Cline, Mrs. Shat terly, Mrs. Starbird, Mrs. W. Thomas, Mrs. Judge Caswell and Mrs. Hollis all reported large donations
 The ladies of Mount Moriah Lodge as- sembIed in the temple yesterday and reached the conclusion that they would have Mount Moriah Washington booth. Costumes will be the dress of Martha Washington and his life will be sold. Mrs. w. D. Boyer is the chairman and Mrs Guy Calden secretary. The Electric Railway Advertising Company of Oak land has donated space for advertising purposes.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
BEATEN BY HIS WIFE. George Wense, Cook, Has His In juries Attended to at the
 Hospital.

George Wense, a cook living at l15 Seventh street, had a dispute with his wife yesterday morning. The woman had been drinking, ane. in her rage she picked up pair of scissors and attempted to stab him. He warded off the blow. and in doing so hit .,~r in the jaw
 Throwing away t--e scissors she went at him like tigress and knocked him down with blo on the left eye. Then she jumped on him and banged his head against the floor, almost severing his right ear. She continued to strike and left him in semi condition. As soon as he was a.-o Wense went to the Receiving Hospital, where his injuries were attended to by Dr. Rinne He pre- sented a pitiable sight with his discolored eye and lacerated ear He declined to have his wife arrested. as he said when she got sober she would feel sorry for what she had done.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
ANTE-ELECTION WORK. The Democratic Campaign Committee Prepares for Enrolment.

The campaign committee of the local Democracy met at its headquarters in the Baldwin Hotel last night for the purpose of naming the committees that are to have charge of the enrolment in the sev- eral Assembly districts. Major F. J. Har- ney presided. The enrolment will begin to-day and will continue until Saturday night. Following are the members of the several committees:
 Twenty-eighth Dstrict-Joseph Estellita- L.. J. Buckley and Patrick Hayes.
 Twenty-ninth-T. Gallagher, Fred Russell and James Welsh.
 Thirtieth-Joseph Cunningharn M Harris and Louis Claviloux
 Thirty y-frst-William Sand, J. M Ahern and M M. Ratigan.
 Thirty-second-L Delehanty, Robert Nilsen and John Sheehan.
 Thrtythird-Not appointed.
 Thirty y-fourth-Joseph Corrigan, T. J. Finni- gan and John Madden.
 Thirty-fifth---John Dolan, Henry Haake and P. J. Richland.
 Thrty-sxth-H. McGrath, J. T. Denehy and J. McClosky.
 Thirty-seventh-Not appointed
 Thirty-eighth-J. McNally, H. Bingham and Charles Cassassa.
 Thirty-ninth-John Nolan. NJ. Hendy and J. Harris.
 Fortieth-Patrick Lyon. Harry Owens and Harry Choynski.
 Forty -first-F. A schnitz, William Hum phreys Jr. and J. P Glynn
 Forty -second-J. J. McGowan, W. D. OLeary and Thomas Kennedy.
 Forty -third-P. Kelly, B. Brewer and Phil Wand.
 rty-fourth-charles schott. John varney Forty -hfth-J Cashin, E. Sullivan and D. Ryan.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
HELP FOR THE
 SICK POOR
Mrs. Hearst's Handsome Dona- ton to the San Francisco
 Polyclinic.
Friends of the Institution Respond to the Gall for Assist
 ance.

A reception was given at the San Fran cisco Polyclinic, 40 Ellis street, last night and the rooms of the institution were crowded. During the entertainment Dr.. J. H. Stallard, one of the directors of the pilyclinic, announced that Mrs. Phebe Hearst had decided to donate $5000 toward helping the institution carry on its char itable work.
 Since the organization of the polyclinic hundreds of the sick poor of the city have been treated by many of the most skilled physicians In the State free of charge. Medicines have been given to those un- able to pay for them, and Tn every way the institution has done much to alleviate the suffering of the unfortunates of the city. The expenses of carrying on the polyclinic are considerable, and much of 1t is borne by the physicians who gratui- tously give their services as well. Charity Is looked upon to maintain the institution, ana the donation of Mrs. Hearst came when 1t was welcome gift. About three years ago Mrs. Hearst assisted the poly clinic by a similar gift.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
Three Minor Roads A b. sOrbed Into the South
 ern Pacific.
The Papers Placed on File in the Office of the County
 Clerk.
Stated to Be a Move to Save Expenses in the Management of
 the Roads.

Another step toward greater economy in the affairs of the Southern Pacific Company was taken yesterday. This was the formal consolidation of four of the lessee roads of that corpora tion. Speaking of the matter. Collis P. Huntington said:
 We consolidated the Southern Pacific Rail- road Company, the Northern Railway Company the Northern California Railway Company and measure of economy. We always do these things fast as we can, because they save done in connection with all the little roads that come into our possession. We did 1t with the 1t did not pay expenses. After secured think we reduced rates on 1t, and then consolidated it and reduced expenses by that move. That is the only way these little roads can be made to live.
 The papers were filed last evening in the County Clerks office. They pro- vide for the consolidation, amalgama- tion and incorporation of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company, the North ern Railway Company, the Northern California Railway Company and the California Pacific Railroad Company. The new corporation is to be known as the Southern Pacific Railroad Com pany. The several capital stocks, debts, properties, assets and franchises. it is further provided, held, owned or pos sessed by the interested corporations shall be amalgamated and consolidated in the new corporation.
 The directors of the new Southern Pa- cific Railroad Company are c. P. Hunt ington, New York; T. H. Hubbard, New York; George Crocker, c. E. Green, Charles G. Lathrop and H. B. Hunt ington of San Francisco; F. S. Douty, San Mateo; Russell Wilson, San Fran cisco, and N. T. Smith, San Carlos.
 The roads and branches included in the amalgamation cover 4535 5S-100 miles, and the capital stock is fixed at SIPS, ,455, ,000
 The articles of incorporation are signed by c. P. Huntington, president, and J. H. Willcutt, of the Southern Pa cific Railroad Company; George Crocker, president, and George T. KIink. secretary of the Northern Rail- way Company; George Crocker, presl- dent, and F. s. Douty, secretary of the Northern California Railway Company, and N. T. Smith, president, and George T. Klink, secretary of the Cali fornia Pacific Railroad Company.
 The amalgamation and consolidation Is further consented to by the follow ing shareholders in the original South ern Pacific Company: E. c. Wright, F. s. Douty; Pacific Improvement Company by F. s. Douty; H. E. Hunt ington, c. P. Huntington, George Crocker, N. T. Smith and J. H. Will cltt
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
The Printers, Strike

The printers and Typothetae have fairly locked horns, and each stands quiet wait ing for the other to make the first move. There was no change in the situation yes- terday beyond the usual statements from the proprietors that they have plenty of competent men aLd the refutation of this by the officers of the union Beyond the sending out of circulars and pamphlets giving the true status of the case" by both sides, hardly anything has been done toward arriving at a settlement of the difficulties, and it now looks as though the strike will drag on for an indefnffe length of time. A full meeting of the Typothetae will be held this afternoon 10 consider the situation. W
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
THE WARM SPELL BROKEN. It Will Be Cooler To-Day Except In the Northern Part of the State
 With Heavy Fogs on Coast.

AS predicted by Forecaster McAdie of the Weather Bureau there was the anti cipated change in the weather yesterday afternoon. The atmosphere began to cool most perceptibly about o'clock, and by s 1t was disagreeably cold, with heavy fog rolling in from the sea- The maximum temperature was higher yesterday than on Tuesday, but the mean temperature was less.
 The temperature has fallen rapidly along the Central Pacific Coast, but 1t continues high in the valleys, where 1t is 10 to 9 degrees above normal. With the exception of a slight trace of rain at Port Angeles there has none fallen upon the Pacific Slope It will be cooler to-day except in the northern part of the State, with heavy fogs along the coast
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
Failure of L. G. Flanagan.

l.. G. Flanagan, dealer in hay and grain on the corner of Folsom and Eight eenth streets filed petition yesterday to be declared an insolvent debtor His liabilities amount to $17,152 IT, but are mostly secured by mortgages on real property holdings in Noe Valley and Comerfordville
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14

ed In the office with him. There has been no suspicion attached to his assist ant, however, for the officers of the com pany have thoroughly investigated the but Walters. Walters declares he Is in-
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
ADVERTISEMENTS.
ADVERTISEMENTS. AUDITORS
 QUARTERLY REPORT

OFFICE OF THE CITY AND COUNTY V Auditor
 SAN FRANCESCA March 21, 1898. To the Honorable, the Board of Supervisors Gentlemen: I have the honor, to submit. in accordance with law. my Quarterly Report for the fiscal year 1S97-9s. Quarter ending the 31st day of March. A. D. 1898. Very respectfully,
 WILLIAM BRoDERICK, Auditor.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14

Advances made on furniture and pianos. with - without removal. J. Noonan, 1017-1o2a Mission.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-14
Total ..............................s1.11 11a. .Oss

INTEREST ACCOUNTS City Hall Construction Bonds s sq5 oa Dupont street Widening Bonds...... 2S, 140 Oo
 SINKING FUNDS City Hall Construction Bonds. 2s4ao Oa Park improvement Bonds, 1S72-73 3 O00 o0 Park improvement Bonds, 1S74-75.... 13, 900 % Total ............................ 42S. PA s2
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-18

passe, the world viii weep.
Wool Shirt Waists for Fall, >
Fashion has said, and all the wool
creations of factory and loom viii
be utilized for Fashions and Com
forts demands. Shirt Waists are
handy articles and here's a sample
line that came in last week Of all
the kinds that Shirt Waist makers
have produced so far. There's
one-fourth saving IN the price Of
these Shirt Waists 10 you just be-
cause they are samples. We'd
ike TO have you look al them any
way. They're good TO look at
Better look at them this week for
they'll not be here next.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-18

- 0RPSNA
from other Handkerchief stocks,
but differently priced, decidedly
different. Here's story of Hand
kerchiefs that makes interesting
reading and should make rapid
selling:
Here's a lot of Handkerchief seconds.
These seconds were imported by US from
St. Gaul, Switzerland and have been neld
in our warehouses for this fair week The
WORD second" casts odium on handker-
chiefs and we're not unwilling shat It
should, for these handkerchiefs are no;
perfect. They are "castouts.' Some OF
them are torn by the machinery. Some Of
them have imperfections almost as lar,e
as a pin head There's a drop of thread
in the embroidery work A tiny tear has
been the cause OF others falling into this
lot. Novices look at these seconds and
wonder what on earth Is the matter with
them-tney were culled by experts A
novice can't see the flaw. Wash 'em and
give 'en a chance to draw and an expert
can't see what's the matter. The en-
brodery work on these Handkerchiefs is
beautiful. for they were made to associate
with their fellows that sell a. &c, SOC,
and 75c each. The sale begins tomor-
row and the price for choice is 90
-'besa Handkercbiafs are for ladies.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-18

are called To mind and especially
house dresses, for three-lourths of
your time you're at home. These
hints of comfort for you.
Ten choices OF Bokhara Flannelette.
Fleeced inside and printed outside In che
prettiest OF lowered patterns. especially
for house wrappers. Soft, warm. H.
pretty 4 121zc value. All week. !OC
Twelve pieces Wrapper Novelties.
twilled back. printed in fancy colored
scroll designs on black Fleeced inside
A ten cent fabric. at most shops. O.
All week .........- ..............-..... w
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-18

Priced to you at fully 25 per
cent less than the usual. Any
way, we'll give your money back
if you should regret the purchase.
A hundred dozen to choose from
this week in many pretty patterns.
Napkins half q yard square, per dozen. 800
Napkins s OF a yard square, per dozen Us
Napkins Z OF yard square, Per dozen 80
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-18

The world of
comfort seekers
worship the Shirt
Waist, and if ever
Fashion DEGREES
the Shirt Waist
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-18

black checks. Half bIeached;
some plain cream, and others with
a bar border of red. Splendid
qualities and very pretty. These
Table Linens are job lot. You
may not know the strict meaning
of Job lot" as used by depart
ment stores, but to you it means
under priced. Can't tell you the
full story of the purchase here.
That they will come to you at half
their value is sufficient. Choose
early.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-01

psr,ment no had receive 20 word from
Con uodors Dewey nor any point IN
the Dnst. u
10 land at Manila. he would probably DO
unable 70 operate the cable. owing TO
lack Of skilled operators AMI perhaps the
apparatus Itself may be disabled before
It falls into his hands. There il good
reason TO believe that the commodore VIII
no: directly attack Manila at the beginning.
The commodore relics largely on insurgept
support 10 maintain hls footing In the
irancs, He would very liasli avoid Manila
and sczc first another port where the
insurgents are In greater strength and
where there are 10 forti1cstions 70 over
come.
While there IL no doubt that ons OF the
objects OF Commodore Dewey IL to crush
the Spanish SQUADRON In the East Indies
as the most effective nefh0d Of protecting
the important trade interests, IL "a beyond
doubt rnrt o. his purpose 10 seize aud
Ibid pert suitable az coai.ng station
notwithstanding the rlnors hat have
come from Europe OF interference to pre-
ven, thu seizure OF the Philippines or any
part o. them by Americans 1t is not 10
be supposed for an instant that our gov
eminent will abandon In any degree the
outlined purpose. rhp colllng station Is
not cuy desirable. but Is absolutely nee
essnry from raval point II 'inW, Unless
the United States is prepared 20 surrender
all commerce ir American bottoms with
Asia. aud fully realizing his the naval
officials viii proceed with their campaign
undet red by European threats.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-01
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GERMANY rs ANXIOUS.


Afraid United stntcs Wight Give
Philippines to britain.
New York, April 5o.--(special TO The
Postl--A Washington special to the Sun
says; The American demonstration against
tho Philippines will probably be regard d
by some European nations as an undue cx-
tension Of our claim OF right TO drive Spain
from Cuba and bring nsuffeFnble condl-
tions there to mn end; Germany will prob
ably raise objection TO II because she has
large commercial interests In the Philip
pines aud 10 Is averse to seeing any ma
tion there which might interfere with her
commercial supremacy. There is appre-
henslon, toe, lest the United states. hav-
ing seized The Philippines might enter into
an understanding with Great Britain BY
which England would come into control OF
the islands and SO extend her influence in
the Far East.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-01
VIEW ~ LONDIN.
Action Against Philippines Cause of
Russin's Attitude.

New York. April 80 Especial to The
rost.)--A London special to tho World
saws: The future of the Philippines is
nrousing as much interest in political cir
clos as is that Of Cuba It is assumed
that the United States will keep Manila
aud the islands until the, close Of the war
Some exp7rts predict that the United States
VIII continue to hold them as a pledge
for war indemnity and also rs safe
guard to American Oriental interests.
Should the islands pass from Spain into
ether hands, the foreign Offices foresee that
European intervention Is more likely over
the Philippines than Cuba. This war muy
become part Of the Far Eastern strug-
gle, aud this consideration. 1t is believed.
largely prompts Russias present effort to
establish balance between America aud
Spain and strengthens English fricndllness
TO the United states.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-01
THE WAR.

: Representatives @. foreign nations have
! been no,ined that no port II Cuba VIII be
: safc from bonibardmeut after next
) Wednesday.
The united states will bou.baid citios or
ports without notice. aud any intimaticn
OF desire TO protest by foreign nations
will be given curt reply
Admiral Sampson dropped a few shells
into battery at Cardenas. silencing IL.
A World specia. says that the blockade
OF Havana is really staryirs our friends.
40 the spaniards have plenty OF food for
themselves.
Nune5 Is being supplied With arms and
ammunition for the Cubans by the unred
States government These will be earned
10 Cuba by Cuban volunteers who ate to
take Fart In tho invasion.
Gomez says that Spain is IN n bad plight
in Cuba ayd is confident OF winning his
fight.
The ny, aboard the captured Panama
are to be held as prisoners Of war, as the
vessel was carrying contrahsnd.
Simpsons report on the bombardment
o; Matanzas says It was done to dcmolish
the batteries. which Will not be permitted
to be rebuilt
The inspired German press is no longer
hostile to America the former abuse has
been stopped.
An unpatriotic rapor Of Washington, by
printing plans for the invasion of Cuba.
has shut of sources OF reliable informa-
ton from all papers.
Sampson may destroy the small forth.
cations at Mancl Lee says tho place Is
an admirable one at which TO effect
landing
SPANISH spies are alleged to have plot
against powder magazines IN Missouri.
Great Britain has formally protested
against the imposition o. the proposed tom
taA to raise war revenue
Dewcy's orders aie TO establish a hasa
Of operations in the FAR East. The only
way nc can do this is to capture ono IN
the Philippine Islands. rot contemplated
20 hold possession after tho war.
Admiral Sampson has teen warned that
he must not permit hts boats 10 get too
near tho Spanish shor, batteries. 1t IS
REGARDED as dangerous.
Germany Is said In he disposed to pro-
test against the action Of the United
States In attacking the Philippines, fear
ing Great Britain may obtain possession
Portuguese minister was very anxious
to assure the United States that his gov
eminent Is entirely neutral
Expectancy describes the situa'l1n at
Chickamaura park where the troops are
assembled.
Denied that tho emperor Of Austria
has contributed to Spanish war funds.
Blanco has ordered that all Cubans
between Is and 30 be conscripted into the
Spanish army.
Railroads are said to be short on the
cars necessary to move troops quickly.
Another California powder mill has been
blown up
The hat,leship oregon has arrived
safely ut Rio de Janeiro.
In Santiago de Cuba the spanisrds howl
death to the English, and all English
speaking subjects are tn danger
Uruguay prohibits the raising Of funds
for the Spanish navy.
Passengers captured on tho Panama are
held as prisoners OF war.
Neither Germany nor France are llaole
to intervene IN the trouble
Navy department is somewhat exercised
over the Spanish fleets winch have Just
loft Cane Verde; puzzled over probable
SPANISH plans in separating the vessels
Auxiliary cruisers may be Tut on the Ha-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-01
A TOUGH EXPERIENCE.
consul Bowen Hnd n Narrow Escnur
from Spanish Mob

- Won.
Liverpool, April so.-Herhort w. Bowen.
United States consul general at Barcelona,
was on board the Canard liner Etrurls,
sailing from this port for New York today.
Speaking Cf tae disorders in front of the
American consulate al Barcelona, he said :
he biggest and angriest mob gathered
duIing the night OF April 2i, There were
fully COCO or 1000 people about the con-
sulate, including every class. among them
being Barcelona eoclety men. Hundreds OF
them had Just cSme from the theaters and
woe in evening dress and they came for
tho shield and when they found II gone
they broke ont In the most angry cries.
Eventually the police attacked the mob
and many people wsre injured This wss
the mos. threatening moment. rs ! had
been informed that the police could moi
be trusted. But they did their duty. The
chief CT police was always very Kind, fire.
quently sending warnings TO me not 10 go
cut for an hour or So II came every
hour during the last two nights aud ca
corted me TO the railroad station with a
large body CT officers and detectives rbe
crowd there was overwhelming, and cheer
ing Isr Spain
Il am ordered 70 report to the author,-
ties at Washington"