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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
WILL PASS THEIR
 LIVES IN PRISON
TWO YOUNG ROBBERS MEET A
 JUST FATE.
George Barker and Joseph Theron Sentenced to Folsom Peniten-
 tiary-Mother' Plea.

Two hardened young criminals, George Barker and Joseph Theron. were sen tenced to pass the remainder of their lives in Folsom Prison by Judge Wallace yes terday The crime for which the two con- victs were sentenced was most atroclous one. On the night of April 14 last three young men entered the store of Edward Leibschau at Mason and Pacific streets and covered the proprietor with their re- volvers. He resisted and they beat him into insensibility with their weapons and took all the money he had and Jewelry valued at about S150 While the young criminals were footing the establishment Leibschau regained consciousness ana raised such disturbance that the atten- ton of the police was attracted and the robbers were captured. Barker ana me ron were two of them and when thelr cases came up for trial the last-nameq criminal pleaded guilty, but Barrier sIooo trial. He was convicted promptly, and as both had prior convictions recorded against them the court did not feel dis posed to temper justice with mercy.
 When the prisoners appeared in court for sentence Barker was asked if he had anything to say The prisoner replied in the negative and thereupon Judge Wal lace imposed sentence If life imprison- ment at Folsom. When Theron's turn came his counsel. Eugene N. Deuprey, tify as to his good character. The wit ness was aged and worn, and told her story in voice trembling with emotion. She said that she had two sons, one sea- man on the Charleston. the other the .pris- oner at the bar. Both were good boys, she said. and she asked the Judge if for her sake he would not be merciful.
 His Honor said that he did not doubt the mothers faith in her son. but he feared that she was mistaken as his rec ord showed that he was past reformation and that he must suffer the punishment meted out to his accomplice, imprison- ment for life.
 Henry Etaub was next called up for sentence upon a conviction of burglary In the second degree. When asked If he had anything to say he made a dramatic speech, protesting his innocence. but as a jury had heard the evidence against him and declared him guilty, his effort had but little effect and he was sentenced to five years in Folsom.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
THE NEW WAR BONDS.
Important Instructions Sent Tester day to Assistant Treasurer
 Tooo1c

The subscriptions for the new per cent war bonds have passed the two million dollar mark at the First National Bank in this city. According to advices from Washington the smaller subscriptions will have the preference over the larger. Had the opportunity been presented the entire issue would have been taken up by syndicates and capitalists, but the desire was to make 1t popular loan and this is why the subscriptions under $500 are pre- ferred When the smaller purchasers are provided for then the larger subscribers will be taken up in their order. Cashier Lynch of the First National Bank says that since the books were opened the de- mand for these popular bonds has been very steady and this is shown by the fact that the 5000 900 has been taken up by about 750 people,
 Of these at least 90 per cent have called for bonds under 5000. The subscription list will close on July IA. Before that date the bank will send out notices to the sub make their deposits. This done, the sub scription list and the amount of the de- posits will be turned over to the Assistant Treasurer of the Sub-Treasury on Com mercial street Until yesterday Julius Jacobs, the new Assistant Treasurer. had received no instructions in the matter of bonds At noon the following dispatch made clear his duties in the premises:
 WASHINGTON, June r, 1898.
 Assistant Treasurer United States San Fran cisco Cal: You authorized to issue your certificate of deposit account of subscrip- lions of various persons to the three per cent loan whenever any institution presents to you applications of the subscribers accompanied by deposit covering aggregate amount of such sub scriptions. This applies only to subscriptions of five hundred dollars or less. You are not authorized to issue certificates of deposit for two per cent of larger subscriptions.
 F. A. VANDERBILT, Assistant Secretary
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
REGULATIONS FOR
 MEN WHO BREW
DECISIONS WHICH WILL INTER
 EST ALL MALSTERS.
Instructions as to the Class Who Will Be Obliged to Pay the Special
 Tax as Revenue.

Internal Revenue Collector Lynch re- ceived yesterday a letter from the Com missioner of Internal Revenue at Wash ington setting forth decisions to guide hin! in certain cases in collecting the taxes on malt liquors. They are as follows:
 A brewer holding a special tax stamp of the smaller class is not required to pay special tax brewer of the larger class until the entire quantity of beer produced by him within the special tax year amounts to 800 barrels.
 As soon as the quantities produced month by month within that period amount in the aggregate to 300 barrels he must pay the spe- cial tax of a brewer of the larger class for the entire year (sl00). He may then send in his stamp of the smaller class for redemption.
 Brewers who establish places of storage for bottled beer and complete sales by deliveries therefrom to purchasers in wholesale Quanti- sale dealers in malt liquors at every such place.
 A compound of medicinal roots and distilled spirits if held out not merely a remedy for diseases, but also "bitters for mixed drinks is not to be regarded made in good faith for medicinal use only, and, therefore. the manufacturer who sells 1t under such a label is not entitled to the exemption provided by section 3246. revised statutes, and is re- Quired to pay special tax as a rectiher and IiQuaAdealer.
 Returns made by brewers of the amount of beer manufactured and sold by them are made under compulsion of law for but purpose, namely the collection of revenue for the United States and copies thereof are not per mitted to be furnished to any persons for any purpose.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
IRVING M. SCOTT SCHOOL.
Graduating Exercises Held at the
 Potrero Opera-House.

The first public graduating exercise ever given by the pupils of the Irving M Scott intermediate graded public school, located in the Potrero. was held at the POtrerO Opera House last night. In ad- dition to this being the first public exhi- bitiOn of the pupils and their teachers at the close of the school term. Miss M. NJ. Murphy, the principal of the school, had another innovation in store for the public It was the presence of a mothers club, which this lady succeeded in organizing since her presence as principal last Jan uary. Miss Murphy, the better to bring her teachers and the mothers of her pu- pills into closer touch, organized the club, a committee of whom, consisting of Mrs. Draper, Mrs. Farrell and Mrs. Jarvis, were present as committee to present the scholars with two elegant American flags as a token of loyalty from the club to the children, which it is intended will weld their loyalty and devotion to Old Glory for all time to come.
 In presenting the banners at the meet ing last night Mrs. Jarvis spoke with all the ferVor of a loyal and devoted Ameri- can woman and mother, reminding the children that loyalty to Old Glory and it's institutions comes before any and all other obligations. These remarks were attentively listened 10 by the 6S9 pupils with profound attention. Out of this number Miss Murphy has the honor of graduating IS out of the grammar class, all of whom will go to the High School
 So popular was the public exercise that the opera house was not sufficiently large to accommodate all who sought ad- mission President Charles L. Barring ton of the Board of Education and Super intendent R. H. Webster were present and distributed the diplomas and medals to the pupils.
 The following programme was rendered by the children:
 Song. Freedom; remarks; presentation of banner; welcome, Third Grade; Tea Party, " First Grade; Flag and Colors,' Fourth Grade; "Cradle Song" Third Grade; "A Morn ing chat; Little Mothers" First Grade; dialogue, Fifth Grade; Hunting for Fairies. '' Second Grade; flag drill, Dewey Brigade 1; s,Now and Then" Fifth Grade, lullaby, Sec ond Grade Indian club drill, under direction of Professor George Miehling; recitation, Kath- erine Skidmore; ''Millwheel Song," Fourth Grade: recitation, Glanvlle Collins; duet, banjo and mandolin; song and recitation. The Maine: drill "Our Cooks; vocal duet. The Close of School"; fancy dance. Jeanette Ora per: recitation Sword of Bunker HIT vocal solo, Miss F. Bristol; wand drill, under direction of Professor George Miehling; song, Nora Connors: recitation, May Strahan; song. Yankee Dewey; Patriotism May Math- ena: presentation of medals. by Charles l.. Harrington president of Board of Education; presentation of diplomas by R. H. Webster, Superintendent Of Public Schools of San Fran cisco: song 'Star-spangled Banner" Miss E. I.eyingston and Miss F. Bristol
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
ST. ROSE ACADEMY.
Interesting Commencement Exer- cises and an Exhibition of
 Art Work.

The commencement exercises of St. Rose Academy were held at Native Sons Hall yesterday afternoon. The audience was large and appreciative and the pre- sentation of a long programme was man. aged in a manner to do credit to profess sionals Notwithstanding the large num- Der of children to be controlled, there was no delay and a thoroughly enter taining exhibition of the capabilities of the pupils was given. Among the more striking features of the entertainment were fifty little girls who sang and acted "Dollys Mamma; national songs Dy thirty young Americans dressed as JACK tars and following Old Glory; very talk a song in which they disn .neared after the fashion of the Ten Little Injuns" ; a pretty dance to waltz and march; The Colors of Our Nation as illustrated by thirty-six young misses dressed in red, white and blue, twelve O. each color, Their drill was very cleverly executed. Miss Alma Mccormick, one of the gradu- ates surprised her auditors with the sweetness and culture of her voice, and the pupils as a school did full credit to those who instructed them.
 The graduates were Misses Alma Mo Cormick, Eleanor Kiely and Louise Gre
 An interesting part of the affair was the art exhibit in the parlor of the hall, where the work of pupils who have dls- fin msished themselves in the last term was shown. The exhibits were in cera- mics. art embroidery and crayon draw ing Among the pupils accorded the dis tinction of showing their work in these lines were Miss Grace Welsh, Miss Ethel Hendy, Miss Rosamond Meherin, Miss Mary Welsh Miss Katy ODonnell, Miss Bertrand Roach, Genevieve Cronin, Mary Cronin and Mary Brennan.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
This Weeks Wasp.

This weeks Wasp is one of the best numbers of that weekly that has been issued for several weeks. It is replete with halftones and reading matter. Of the Illustrated features, the authorization of troops on the second Philippine ex- petition; the departure Of the iirst steam Ere for tbe T<londyke and engravings of TIawarden Castle, the late premier of England and his wife, and the Hon. Joseph Chamberlain are the most prom nent. The cartoons are clever. one DIG, t,,ring TTncle sam as a toreador and sbaWfng. the Spanish bull very much hors de combat, is especially striking, The disciple of yellow Journalism being {, kicked E1a off tbe face of the earth by the War De ,,artTnent Authorities, and the Democratic 9pJrfsts receiving instruction in practical politics from Boss Buckley are the sup sup criticisms the theatrical review, the so- ciai sidelights and the editorials are all worth reading.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
MtSHAPS TO
 THE OREGON Accidents on the Colum-
 bia River. STEERING GEAR DISABLED TOOK A SHEER AND RAN ON A
 MUD BANK. The New Union Ferry Depot Is Now Nearly Completed and the Tenants Have Begun to
 Move In.
STEERING GEAR DISABLED
TOOK A SHEER AND RAN ON A
 MUD BANK.

The crew of the steamer Oregon had an exciting time of it while on the Columbia River. The vessel is due here to-day from Portland. and the boys are sure to have plenty of stories to tell about the Jonah they took away from San Francisco with them. The steamer crossed in over the Columbia River bar all right, but soon after her steam steering gear broke and she had to be maneuvered by hand DOW CT. When docking at Astoria she did not answer her helm quickly, and in conse- Quence ran into the wharf. On her way up the river to Portland the hand power at the wheel was again insufficient to hold her, and when near the Eagle can nery she ran ashore. The tug Relief and Ine hghtship Columbine went to her as- slstance, but failed to move her.
 nlie the llghtship was hard at work her hawser broke and a portion of 1t caught in the Oregon's propeller and dis 9Dled that vessel for the time being. Then the Relief got her propeller tangled up with her own hawser, and she was also disabled. It took a long time to cut the rope away from both propellers. and then the Oregon had to be lightered be- fore she would come off the mud. Her steam steering gear has been repaired. so no trouble is expected when she docks here.
 The ship William H. Macy, now at Yokohama, has been purchased by Es- Chau & Minor of this port for $40.O00 She 4IdS DteL OTueTed To Port townsend, ana will load on the Sound. The Macy is well known in this port. having last come here from New York with a general cargo.
 The old buildings that for so long have served as ticket offices for the Tiburon and Sausalito ferries are now being torn down, and in few days will have dis appeared from the water front. The Tib- uron ticket office has already been moved into the new depot, and the Sausalito people will follow next week. When the postofice building has been torn down one-half of the new ferry house will be in full view, and it will be a great i'm prOVement to the water front All con- tracts on the building must be completed to-day, and next week the occupants oi , the new depot will begin to move in Then, if nothin- unforeseen happens, the entire depot will be thrown open to the public about the 1st of July.
 Henry H. Ainer, lad who lives at 31; Third street, fell off the bulkhead al Main-street wharf yesterday and was very nearly drowned. J. Campbell saw the boy struggling in the water and i'm mediately jumped in after him. Harry grabbed him around the neck. and for a moment it looked as though both would drown. Campbell managed to reach a pile with his burden, however, and theI both were hauled up on the wharf.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
DRAFTED ON THE HoUSEToP. Burning Words of Patriotism Ac- company a Flag Raising in
 the Wholesale District.

It Is seldom that an orator mounts to the housetops to give voice to thoughts that are uppermost in his mind, but this has happened and the man to earn dis tinction on that score is no other than genial Harry Tapkin of the grocery firm of Tillmann & Bendel. There may be some virtue in his course, as man sneaking on the roof has the satisfaction of knowing that his voice is being car ried by the four winds to all quarters of this city. rriIImann & Bendel were without a flag to fiv from their staff this incident would not have happened While one young man was engaged in the happy task of meas grng out sugar occurred tO him u that tna hns;ness and he dropped his scoop and consulted his fellow employes, The s,e Te
 scribed end a handsome new banner was purchased. It was thought proper by inc committee that day should be set apart for flag raising and that appropri- ate functions should accompany the cere- mony. Bombs were bolght, an orator se- .iantad- and all erpnloXea directed to ap-
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
THE NATIONAL UNION.
California Council Will Give the Sol
 diers a Grand Reception on Next Tuesday.

The National Union, one of the frater- nal beneficiary organizations, which is represented in this city by seven councils, having on it's roll of membership many of the most prominent citizens, will on the evening of the Fist inst, in the hall of California Council, Elks Hall. at Sut- ter street and Grant avenue, give to the soldier members in the volunteer service and in the regular army grand well come and will entertain them. This recep- tion, gotten up by the California Council and to which the entire membership of the order In this city has been invited will embrace a fine programme of ad- dresses, music, instrumental and vocal and patriotic recitations There will be a collation. and the committee that has charge of the affair announces that beans hardtack and bacon will be barred. A committee of the council has visited Camp Merritt and the Presidio to invite those members of the Union who are in the rank and file to be present on next Tuesday evening.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
THE COAL CASES.
 ARE DISMISSED
ATTORNEY FoOTE ENTERS A
 NOLLE PROS.
Most of the Defendants Are Poor and Did Not Believe They Were
 Violating the Law.

The criminal indictments against Charles R. Allen and All other wholesale and re- tail coal dealers for entering into an un- lawful agreement in restraint of trade were dismissed yesterday by United States Attorney Foote, who entered a nolle prosequi in the cases.
 The United States District Court was crowded yesterday morning with coal dealers under indictment ready to listen to the argument of their counsel-T. C.. Coogan, Thomas D. Riordan, w. D. Fi- field Milton Andros, James T. Boyd, George w. Towle Jr. and William Craig. When the case was called United States Attorney Foote arose and read the fol- lowing to the court:
 Being of the opinion that In the United States Circuit Court on the civil side of the docket the alleged trust and monopoly in coal involved Tn this indict- meut has been broken up, and being fur ther of the opinion that on the facts it appears that many, if not all, of the de- fendants believed in good faith that they were not violating any criminal law. l deem that the interests or public justice require me to ask that a nolle prosequi be entered as to all the defendants, which I now accordingly do."
 Judge de Haven remarked that the court had no discretion in the matter and that it lay wholly within the province of the United States Attorney. He accord ingly instructed Clerk Manley to enter up the dismissal and to eXonerate the bondsmen of the defendants.
 United States Attorney Foote was in- terviewed after adjournment of court and declined to make any statement as to his reasons for dismissing the cases other than as specified in the statement read by him to the court.
 Most of the defendants are poor men and they were very much relieved when the cases were dismissed, the litigation having already cost them much time, money and anxiety.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
Wolfe Tone Celebration.

On next Tuesday evening Father Yorke will deliver an oration on the days of ss in Ireland. At the meeting of the commit tee of the Knights of Tara, held last night In Knights of the Red Branch Hall vari- ous committees were appointed, and the following programme was adopted:
 Grand organ selections national airs MT. Joseph Roeckel; remarks by the chairman of the evening, Mir. James H. Barry: patriotic song. MT John J. Rafael (by kindness of Mrs. Ernestine Kreling. Tivoli Opera House): reel tation. selected. Mir. Thomas w. Hickey; vo- cal solo, Hymn of Freedom Miss Daisy " Keane; oration ''The Spirit of 'ss,'' Rev. F. C. Yorlke; solo, ta) 'The Patrol''; (b) ''The Star Spangled Banner. Mime. Ellen Coursen Roeckel
 The League of the Cross young men will act as ushers. A large reception com mittee was appointed, William Mulvin chairman.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
BOY BURGLARS CAUGHT. Broke Into a Warehouse and Stol,
 Valuable Property.

Three boys. named John Morrissey, John McShea and Aleck Kenney, were arrested last evening by Detectives Ky an and O'Dea and Policeman Orr and charged with burglary. short time ago they broke into the warehouse of the Pa cific Bridge Company, on Townsend street and stole about s4OO. worth of brass bearings They sold part of the stolen property to A. Simon, a junk-dealer. for s11 The detectives have recovered all the booty.
 The youthful prisoners are well known to the police, Morrissey and McShea hav- ing recently graduated from the lone Training School Kenney was formerly an inmate of the Boys and Girls Aid Society.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
AMERICAN REGISTRY.
Secretary of the Treasury Authorizes
 the Registry of Ships.

Customs Collector Jackson yesterday received the following telegram from the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury:
 WASHINGTON, June F.
 Collector of Customs, San Francisco: Act of Congress approved 16th inst, au- thoriZes and directs that foreign built steamers Victoria, Olympia Arizona, Co., lumbia. Argyll and Tacoma, owned by the North Pacific Steamship Company. be re-registered as vessels of the United States on compliance with regulations re- garding oaths, etc Vessels being in your district may be registered under the act
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
The Weather

Is at its best over at Fl Campo. To-day the members of Sacred Heart parish are picnicking there, but tomorrow the place will be open to all. The resort Is being handled with so careful discrimination that all the leading church and social or ganizations select it for their annual out ings, and 1t continues to attract every Sunday the most desirable class of the community. The big ferry steamer Ukiah makes four round trips. See an- nouncement in amusement columns.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
Alice Rix With the Awkward Squad In Next Sundays Call.
Evolution" His Subject.

Rev. Joseph w Riordan, s. J., presi- dent of Santa Clara College, will lecture on Evolution" in St. Ignatius College Hall on Friday evening, June "A, under the auspices of Borromean Council No. 129, Y. M I. This is one of the many popular and instructive lectures given by the society during the past year. The speaker for the occasion is well and popu- larly known, and there can be no doubt that large gathering will fill the hal on the evening of the lecture.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
Tn Sad Distress.

The Eureka Society for the Protection of Children has a pitiful case of destitu- ton on it's hands. On the 4th inst. Emile Roland. a baker, turned his wife and three little children out of doors at their residence at 1914 Stockton street, and shortly after he took his departure for Tarts unknown. The family is without means and the woman is in a condition that should appeal to those. charitably disposed. The children have been placed by the society in a chiidren's home on ,Ott street
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

pear at 7:30 o'clock Thursday morning. A circle was formed round the flagstaff on the roof, and while Tapkin delivered try, etc. interspersed by the firing of H-gun salute and the enthusiastic shouts of fellow employees, the stars and stripes seconded to his daily work with a feeling of Contentment.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

Read the thrilling story, "How Helped Lieutenant Cushing Destroy the Confederate Ram Albemarle," :" by one of the survivors of that heroic exploit, in next Sundays Call.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
Will Sail for Manila in About Week With I
 and Munitions of War for Dewey

O o W e dy h pi inside of a oha ed from nd h dN tn Morgan a u t m f r lean o her or of cos 1T he Is ready a al O. Par l n
 
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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18

The "Koh-I-Noor" copying pencil is largely taking the place of fountain pens.'