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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02
POLICE HOLD
 STOLEN GOODS Keep a Suit of Clothes the Owner Needs. PAWNBR0KER IS IN LUCK DETECTIVES As COLLECTORS FOR
 BURGLARS FENCES. How Baker Walka Is Puzzled to Un- derstand Why Lees Men
 Won't Let Him Have l. His Own.
PAWNBR0KER IS IN LUCK
DETECTIVES AS COLLECTORS FOR
 BURGLARS FENCES.

Here are a few facts which demonstrate the peculiar methods of the Police Depart ment. The Police Department is controlled by Chief Lees. MT. Lees is the stately looking old gentleman who at parade events bestrides a high-stepping horse, displays:a a bloodless sword and pines that no drum corps trails at the tail of his steed.
 As an additional preliminary, it may be added that the partaker Is as bad as the thief; that the receiver of stolen goods has no standing in law, and that, beyond peradventure, the police are not paid for protecting him. With this explanation, a little story may be told and moral drawn.
 Gustav Walka, by birth a Swede, by trade baker, and at present out of job, recently had a $45 suit. stolen from his room. Having acquired somewhere a mo- tion as to the potency of the police, he reported the matter to them. Two of the sleuths of Lees were put upon the track, made the round of pawnshops and found the suit at 617 Washington street, at which place the proprietor had advanced g 50, with the stolen booty as collateral. Walka identified the clothes, but he did not get them. This is the peculiar part of the narrative.
 He was told by the police that before he could get the suit lie would have to pay the pawnbroker $7 50. They took the suit. and have 1t yet, awaiting the time when Walka shall be able to redeem his own. In other words, they are acting as col lector for pawnbroker who has no right to cent. One advancing money on stolen goods does so at his own risk, according to the statute; but the police. seem to rise superior to the statute. They are with holding from Walka suit he has once paid for and is under no obligation to pay for again. They are siding in with a pawnbroker who not only is entitled to no protection but who should be arrested as receiver of stolen goods.
 These circumstances are: respectfully called to the attention of the Chief. Per- haps in his anxiety to have a drum corps organized for his glorification he has over- looked the act of these underlings and will be glad to make them explain to the commission why they. are keeping from the owner one s45 suit of clothes to which he has clear title, to which his right is undisputed and to which neither they nor their pawnbroking friend has the slightest claim.
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secret is accepted as evidence that it is

secret is accepted as evidence that 1t is to be likewise faulty.
 The Oceanic line is also making ready ships to serve as transports, and it is not trying to wrap proceedings in mystery. It will be remembered that the Australia, of the first expedition, was provided with every appliance for convenience, room, and sanitary ad- vantage. Anybody who wished to see the progress of the work had the priv ilege of viewing it. At every stage the work was satisfactory. On the Picking it was different. The public was barred, and the work was so far from perfect as to excite general protest. Therefore when Schwerin again attempts to be ex- elusive, a suspicion arises that he is up to his old tricks.
 Incidentally there is extant a biog- raphy of Schwerin, showing his con- nection with the navy and his disconnec- tion with the same, as well as sundry characteristics such as beseem the czar of the dock, lord of the teredoes and acknowledged terror of the steve dore, but there is no room for it here. What people may think of Schwerin is really not important so long as he re- frains from his swagger and does not mistake himself for the quintessence of all earthly wisdom and authority.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02
AMELIA PIxLEY's WILL.
Valuable Estate Bequeathed Rela- tives of the Deceased and Chari-
 table Organizations.

The will of Amelia V. R. Pixley, widow of Frank Pixley, the noted journalist. was filed for probate yesterday and by it's terms rich estate is bequeathed relatives of the deceased and many charitable organizations
 J. F. Curtis, who is named in the will as guardian of the persons and estate or the chill dren of the testatrix. Herbert Harrington Pix ley and Vera Weller Pixley. is bequeathed in trust for his wards. Herbert will receive $50 900 of the trust and his sister $50, 900. In event of the death of J. F. Curtis, May Nj Curtis. Frank P. Topping and Dr. Frank Platt will assume the responsibilities now incum- bent the guardian. Other bequests are as follows: Executors of the will in trust for Mary v: R. Morley. s1o.ooo; j.: F. D. Curtis. fe. 060; May N. Curtis, S4. 4.000: Cornelia Curtis s. 00O executors in trust for Edith Nelson. tlS.0o0; Frank B. Topping, sS.000; Amelia M Burnell. s2 0C0. Aristine Maud Pxley. g n0n Vida Pixley. 5000: Alice Van Reynegom. $500; Francis Van Reynegom $500; Pixley Kinder gartea S5 GOO; San Francisco Art Association. 5000; bed in St Lukes Hospital. ssooo; J. F. D. Curtis in trust for Henry Pixley s1, 000
 The residue of the estate. consisting of jewels, furniture and real estate, is about equally divided among the relatives Of the tes- tatrix.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02
Are You Going to Eurone2

g The Anchor Line, one of the oldest and most popular lines In the Atlantic passenger busi- ness. has just issued handsomely illustrated hook of tours, giving. in detail. Where to Go. What to See. and How covering all points q, interest to tourists in England Scotland, Iraland and the Continent. By far the best onportunity of viewing the most grand and beautiful scenery is afforded by the Anchor Line: route to Glasgow. notably the Giant s .causeway. one of the greatest and grandest works of nature. Every person interested in travel as well as those who seeking a i;leasant change from present war dis tnrbances and the excitement incidental there i'd. will find valuable information and instruc- ton in the Anchor Line Book of Tours which can be had free upon request to Henderson Brothers. General Agents, BowHng. 1reen' New York. or from the local agents nefe.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02
Catholic Truth Society.

Rev Father Yorke had what he termed an irl- formal talk with the members of the Catholic Truth Society in St. Marys Cathedral last night There a large attendance He spoke particularly of the attempt being made to deny the Catholic soldiers at Camp Richmond the right to receive religious instruction of their church. He urged the members of the so- ciety to use their influence and protests. to get the evil remedied by the Government In in- stancing the evil he spoke of lady who one day last week was distributing circulars among members of the Minnesota regiment notifying them that mass would be celebrated in the Cathedral last Sunday morning. She objected to the distribution of the circulars, and informed her that the men would receive religious instruction from him. To enable Catholic soldiers to attend mass a large tent will be erected at the camp in two or three days. He asked for books and magazines to to the generosity of the people for extra funds to defray the cost of g. special prayer-book
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:: = ASSUMES HIS. DUTIES.
 Police Judge E. P. Mogan Warmly . Congratulated by His Friends.

Police Judge E. P. Mogan, after being sworn in by Judge Borden. took his seat on the beach yesterday morning shortly after 10 o'clock, and after rapping for order. proceeded with the disposition of the cases on his. calendar There was no formality about the affair and the calen- dar was disposed of: expeditiously. : After the court -adJourned the Judge was: warmly. congratulated by members of the bar and personat. friends who crowded round him : =
 2, TIC. :FarreIl. forrnerly clerk in. Judge Lows court, has been appointed hafliff of the court and Howard Vernon has been retained as stenographer.: ..--
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02
Uncle sam's Revenue.

Collector Jackson's face was wreathed in smiles yesterday as he. announced that the Gus. tom House receipts for the month of May just past exceeded those of any other month since August 1894, the receipts for last month being $606. 534 30 This is indicative of the gen eral improvement in trade and recuperation from the Hull caused by the oVersupply hurried in under the old tariff.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02
Anxious to Be Jailed.

William Woods, alias Geoeghan, alias flag gin alias Palmer, who was arrested Monday afternoon by Policeman McNamara for break ing into the house of Julian Smith, 2l24 Brod- eerick street. waived his preliminary examina- ton before Judge Joachimsen yesterday and pleaded guilty. The Judge could not accept his plea, but held him to answer before the Superior Court in 5000 bonds.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02

store. 1o4s Market street. yesterday afternoon.
 and when. Samuel Kragen' requested them to get. off they knocked :him down and kicked
 him: Policeman Tillman was called, and when he attempted te arrest them they turred upon him. Itllman fought with them for some min appeared with the patrol wagon, but it re-
 Quired the combined efforts of the three guardians of the peace. to. put the .handcuffs on them,. and all the way to. the prison they struggled to get out of the wagon They were charged with battery and: disturbing the peace.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02

The perilous adventures in Thibet of the first missionary who has en- tered that mysterious country, in next Sundays Call.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02

.s The case of Dr. ". H. Former. charged with betrayal under promise of marriage. was dis
 missed by. Judge Joachimsen yesterday. Vic toria C. Martin, the complaining witness. re- fused 10 prosecute. Former left the court with his. wife and young son.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02

Two husky young men. Thomas Ray and Fred Gross rested themselves on couch in front of the KEagep E.gEliklEe GQmpaaya 2
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02
Refused to Prosecute.

Try the "Koh-I-Noor' lead pencil and you viii have no further use for others
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02

Trunks, yalises, bags, baskets, pocket books and writing tablets cheap at San born & Vails.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02
Enught Like Tigers,

Advances made on furniture and pianos. with or without removal J. Noonan, l017- 1923 Mission.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02
 HOW VERY SIMPLE
 Dp. Sanden'S Method Is.

There is force in your body which keeps up the health of the nerves, blood, kidneys, liver, heart etc You call it vitality. Vitality is often wasted by sickness, exposure, 2 excesses-by some unnatural strain upon the vital I. functions. When wasted it is hard to recover. This vitality, as you call it, is electrical energy It is generated in your nervous system and carried over your body by your nerves When it is wasted Dr. Sanden will restore it. T pr. Sandens Electric Belt will pour stream of this electrical force into your for hours at time every night while you sleep B ': It renews the vital power. You feel refreshed i. New life is given to your organs warmth and vgor to your blood Away goes weakness, pain and mis- cry. Joy and gladness are:yours
 After wearing it for three months you will see ; a wonderful change. Health will be restored Ask for and read Dr.. Sandens free book, | "Three Classes of Men," Maiden, Wife and ? Mother" The Belt is good for women as for | men. "It gives strength" SANDEN ELECTRIC co. IupoRTINT N0TIcF 7o2 Market Street, Corner Geary San Francisco % ~ " Sanden
 
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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-08-27
FIERCE FOREST FIRES RAGE
Destroying Forty square Miles of
Woods in California.

Pasadena, Cal, Aug. 2O.-The fire in
the mountains is already twice as great
as that of July, and is still gaining. 1t
has held it's own for six days and has
devastated a territory 40 square miles in
extent
Tonight the flames are gaining Roadway
every hour. They are preying upon the
best waterheads of the San Gabriel reser-
walton, and it is almost appalling to think
of the ruin they may wreak. The men
who are fighting the fire will work all
night.
A call for reinforcements has been made
and a desperate endeavor will be made
to protect the San Gabriel canyon, Eat
ons canyon and the Tejunga, all of which
are endangered.
The 40 miles of woods overwhelmed in
ruins can not be summed up in dollars
and cents, as they are inaccessible. but
hundreds of thousands of dollars would
be required to represent its worth to this
valley as a conservator of moisture.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-08-27
IDAHO.

Water in Portneuf river is lower than
it has been for many years, and the cleo
trio light company at Pocatello is seri-
ously troubled to know how it can get
water to keep its plant running for the
next three months.
During his recent visit to Lewiston
General Manager Woodwork stated that
an extension of the o. r. & n. railway
system into the Clearwater basin was con-
templated for the near future.
Register West of the United States land
office at Lewiston has given notice that
the official plots of township AZ north,
range | west; township AZ north, range
| east, and fractional township SO north,
range east, b. NJ, have been received at
that office and will be filed October 5,
1898. on and after which date the lands
therein embraced will be subject to entry.
c. p. Wilcox has nearly finished the
construction of his great evaporator and
DRYER at Parker. Some idea of the size
of the plant may be CLEANED from the
statement that the boiler is of 40 horse
power and that there is over mile OF
steam pipes laid, and that the capacity
will be over % tons of fruit per day.
The states white pine land case still
remains in an unsettled condition. The
state land board seems to have decided
that all they had to do was to retile on
the same land, and Attorney General Nc
Farland, who is secretary of the board,
appeared at Lewiston and offered a Sec
ond filing on the land. The land office
refused to accept the filing because the
first filing had not as yet been declared
void. Mr.. Mcfarland has appealed from
the decision of the land office, and IS
quoted as saying that his offer to file
second time and his appeal would not
only protect the states rights, but would
also shut out the claims of the home
steaders who are contesting with the state
for the right to file on the land.
The United States department of agri-
culture at Moscow, says the weather OF
the past week was generally favorable
in most sections for the maturing of crops
and harvesting. The days were hot and
dry and the nights somewhat warmer
than usual. Harvesting progresses
in all sections; much of the fall
sovn grain has been cut and stacked,
and some of it threshed; the yield is above
the average generally. Late soWn grain
is ripening fast, and farmers will soon be
busy cutting and stacking the crop. Oats,
barley and rye are expected to turn out
well, and at least average yields are looked
for Fruits and vegetables are doing well,
Notwithstanding the unfavorable effects
of hot, dry weather. Potatoes for the most
part are looking fine and from present in
dicatons the crop will be very satisfac-
tory. The second crop of lucen is being
/ cut.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-08-27
MORE WORTHLESS ALLIES.
The FiIipinOs Limit the Water at
ManiIa-GOvernor Prisoner.

New York, Aug pa dispatch to the
World from Manila says:
The natives control the water supply
of Manila and refuse to allow the water
to run except for few hours each day.
They have demonstrated that they are in
capable of self-government.
The fourth American expedition, which
left San Francisco July 10, in command of
General Otis, arrived today. All are we'll
The monitor Monadnock arrived Au-
gust l6. On the way over she stopped at
the Ladrone island of Guam, which had
been seized by the first expedition. She
found that Spaniard had repudiated the
American rule and set up a government
on his own account. Captain Whiting of
the Monadnock promptly upset this new
government, made the usurper prisoner
and brought him here.
Brigader General Macarthur has ap-
pointed as provost marshal Colonel Over
shine of the Twenty third regulars, and
for deputy marshal Colonel Smith of the
California volunteers Brigadier General
Greene has been appointed fiscal admins
traitor and Colonel Whittier collector of
customs.
The total number of deaths in the cam
paign is % and of the wounded 100. Pri-
vate C. Dunn of the Aston battery and
Captain Bjornested Bursen of the Mime
sofa volunteers have died of their wounds
since the battle The other wounded Off
GERS and men are doing well.
Paymaster General Stanton has ordered
three paymasters with funds to go to Ma
Mia to pay the troops there. They will
sail from San Francisco in day or two.
Adjutant General Corbin has cabled
General Merritt to send a list of the
wounded at Manila.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-08-27

The claim of Alexander McCord, Unit
ed States citizen, against Peru for $4,000
damages for false imprisonment, has been
referred for arbitration to the lord chief
Justice of Canada.
The exodus of the priests from the
Church of France is attracting the atten-
ton of the French press. Some of them
are qualifying for the protestant ministry
and others are going into business.
London has street lamps i'll operation
which supply pedestrians with tea, coffee,
cocoa and hot water on the penny-in-t the
slot system
The amount of gold coin in actual cir
culation in the world is estimated by the
Bank OF England officials to be about 8G5
tons.
About 10000 people without homes are
nightly sheltered in the common lodging
houses of London.
A Frenchman estimates that there are
in the world about 10000 libraries wor-
thy of the name.
The average walking pace of a healthy
man or woman is said to be IS steps a
minute.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-08-27
STARS AND STRIPES AFLOAT
AN IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY
The Flag of Hawaii No Longer Has
, p,, Among NntiOns-It De-
scends to the Music or """ii
Ponoi"-Then the "Star sp"hSie"
Banner"

San Francisco, Aug. 23.-The steamer
Belgic brought the following;
Honolulu, Aug. l2.-Preclsely al ei9hV
minutes to y o'clock today the Hawaiian
flag descended from the tlagstatfs OF all
the government buildings, and exactly at
five minutes to the same hour the stars
and stripes hoated on the tropical breeze
from every official flagstaff
The ceremony of today was most nm
pressive one. To hear the strains oil
Hawaii Ponoi" for the last time as a
national anthem, to hear the bugle blow
taps as the Hawaiian ensign sank from
its position. and to notice the emotion of
many who had been born under IL ana
had lived their lives under 1t, was sol
emn.
But then came the bright call for rails
ing Old Glory and the strains OF the
Star Spangled Banner broke forth rs
that banner was unfurled to the breeze.
Then the cheers broke forth, and eyes
which had been dim for few moments
became bright and lightened up when the
stars and stripes blew out.
The Ceremonies.
As soon as President Dole and his
cabinet came from the executive building
to the platform, the justices OF the su-
preme court followed, and then Admiral
j. n. Miller and United States Minister
Harold NJ Sewall came down the steps,
followed by Captains c. IL. Wadleigh OF
the Philadelphia and S. NJ. Book OF the
Mohican and their staff officers. and
Colonel Barber of the First New York
regiment.
The ceremonies opened with prayer by
Rev. G. L. Pearson, pastor OF the First
Methodist church of this city.
United States Minister Sewall then
rose, and addressing President Dole, who
had risen, presented him with a certified
copy of the joint resolution OF congress,
anneXing the Hawaiian islands to the
United States,
President Dole answered, acknowledge
ing the making of the treaty of political
union, and formally yielded to Minister
Sewall as the representative OF the gov
eminent of the United States the SOW
ereignty and property OF the H@Wallan
islands.
Mr. Sewall replied: "Mr. President; In
the name of the United States. | accept
the transfer of the sovereignty and prop
ertv of the Hawaiian government. The
ADMIRAL, commanding the United States
naval fofFes in these waters will proceed
to perform the duty entrusted to him"
The municipal legislation of Hawaii
and the existing customs regulations will
practically remain in force until the con
gress of the United States shall other
wise determine. Following the reading
of the proclamation Minister SeWall
made an address, congratulating the resi-
dents of Hawaii upon the accomplish
ment of annexation.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-08-27
WASHINGTON.


Old oats are bringing 1913 and the new
crop $2l per ton on board cars at Sno-
honish.
\ great fire is raging in Kitsap county.
Volumes of smoke rising heavenward, OBJ
scuring the sun, can be easily seen from
Brinnon.
The movement of the new oat crop has
begun at Anacortes The steamer Una
tilla Thursday took $50 tons of oats and
2G00 bales of hay from that city. 1t is
from there that all the vast crop of the
Swinomish and Samish flats finds its way
to market.
The A. p. A. cannery at Semiahmoo
put up on the 18th the largest number
of cans of salmon ever put up anywhere
in the world in one day. The pack that
day was 3240 cases. 1t has never been
anything like equalled before.
j. j. Tracy Of Spokane is still bemoan-
ing the loss of his l5,yearold son, who
disappeared from home June IS
The boy is of light complexion, with
blue eyes, and the second finger of his
right hand is slightly deformed from an
injury to it years ago. Friends have of
fered a reward for any information con-
corning his whereabouts.
An area three blocks in length and
varying from 90 to 300 feet in widtn.
lying between First avenue south and
Third avenue south in Seattle, Is being
filled in with gravel by the Northern
Pacific Railway Company. The amount of
the fill is approximately 10000 cubic
yards, and the cost of the improvement
will be $4,000.
County Superintendent Tanners annual
report shows that in Whatcom county
there are 5455 children within the schol-
astic age, and of this number 455S are
enrolled for school The average rate OF
wages paid male teachers is $50. 10, fe
male $3S 10, and the total value of school
property is 1921 ,63S.
The railway company has begun the
fulfllment of a contract entered into viii
the city of Anacortes for hauling $50 car
loads of gravel to be used on streets. The
greater part of this gravel is to be useC
on the main highway leading from the
farming regions to the business part o
town, and is to replace wornout plank
ing, change that is meeting with higt
favor.
Hon. w. II. Ham has received the ap
pointment of assistant forestry commits
sioners for the state of Washington. Hi
duties are to employ and keep men pa
trolling the boundary line of the forestr!
reserve in the Olympic range of noun
tains. Mr.. Ham will make his office a
Castle Rock for the present.
Three cars of wheat raised by Mai o
Walker, near Roy, in Pierce county, hav
been received in Tacoma and inspected b,
the state grain Inspector. The whea
weighed Ga pounds to the bushel an,
grades as extra choice milling blue stem
The unhappy domestic relations be
tween Angelo V. Fawcett of Tacoma ant
his wife, Carrie NJ. Fawcett have com
to a termination by decree of divorc
being granted to Mrs. Fawcett by Judg
Kean, ON the ground of non-support, Mr.
Fawcett is given half the property an
1925 cash, payable in monthly install
ments OF SO, The property is yariousl
estimated as worth from $4,000 TO $40
600.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-08-27

Washington, Aug. 23.-Admiral Samp-
son will retain command of the north At
lantic fleet, notwithstanding his service on
the Cuban military commission, and Adj
miml Schley will continue in his present
naval command, although serving tenn
porarily on the Puerto Rican commission.
This statement was made authoritatively
at the navy department yesterday.