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The San Francisco call., 1898-01-12
Harry Winters on Trial at Redwood City for
 Murder.
Charged With Killing Andrews at the Grand Hotel, South
 San Francisco.
c. H. Raymond, Alias Moore, Sup posed AccOnapIice, Demands a
 Separate Trial.
speclal Dispatch to The Call.

REDWOOD CITY, Jan. Hilary Winters, who with c. H. Raymond at tempted to rob the Grand Hotel at South San Francisco during the early part of November last and who is charged with the murder of Charles A. Andrews, is now on trial for the killing of Andrews. The selection of a jury commenced this morning in the Su- perior Court at this place.
 Winters has employed P. B. Nagle Jr. to conduct his defense, and from the line of questions asked to-day of the jurymen 1t is evident that he will rely upon proving an alibi. He has been positively identified by a number of persons as being the man seen around the hotel on the day of the murder, and was also identified as one of the men in the hotel on the night in ques- tion.
 Out of about forty veniremen only five were chosen to sit on the jury. The regular panel, of whom there were only nineteen, was exhausted about 2 o'clock this afternoon, and special yenire of twenty had to be subpenaed. At this rate it will take all day tomorrow at least to get jury, and probably longer, and 1t is doubtful whether the case will be concluded this week.
 Attorney Nagle asked the permission of the court to withdraw the plea of not guilty for the purpose of moving to set aside the information, but the court held that there was no merit in the proceeding and refused to allow it to be done.
 An affidavit of defendant was then read, in which he sought to procure continuance of one month. The ground for the same was that certain witnesses for the defendant were peo- pie without money whose attendance could not be procured for the reason that they could not stand the expense of coming here. If a months con- tinuance were granted the defendant thought he would be able to raise suf- ficient funds to get them. A further ground was that there were certain necessary witnesses whose residence was not at the present time known to defendant. These latter were material witnesses who would prove a complete alibi
 The court denied the motion, remark
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-12
THE NEW DIVORCE
 LAW SUSTAINED
SOnOma COunty's Clerk Upheld by a Ruling of Judge
 DOugherty.
Michael and Susie Must Wait Until March 19 Unless They Take
 Tug.
Special Dispatch to The Call.


 SANTA ROSA, Jan. 11.-Judge Dougherty decided to-day that County Clerk Fulton acted in accordance with law when a few days ago he refused to issue license for the marriage of Michael McDonough of Geyserville and Mrs. Susie Baker of Healdsburg-
 It was not on account of the youth of the couple that the Clerk refused them the legal permit, for McDonough is 70 years old and Mrs. Baker is 53. Clerk Fulton refused the license be- cause Mrs. Baker confessed to having been divorced within the twelve months prescribed by section 61 of the political code as amended as the period which must elapse before remarriage after di- vorce.
 The Judge in his decision upheld the divorce law. He said that just as in California a white person was forbid den to marry a negro, mulatto or a Mongolfan, he thought the people had a right to demand that persons who had failed in one alliance should wait for suitable time before undertaking another.
 Mrs. Baker, when she applied for the writ of mandate to compel the Clerk to issue the license to her, contended that section 61 did not apply to her, as she was divorced before the law went into effect.
 Judge Dougherty overruled this con- tention, holding that it was the duty of the Clerk to ascertain of the party whether he had been married or di- vorced within a year, and upon ascer- taining that he had should decline tC issue the license. The Judge held that he is not entitled to the license grant | ing immediate permission and consent to marry until his disability is re moved and he should not be granted 8 license to carry out what the law pro- | hibited.
 It Is thought that the old couple will consent, to remain single until after the 18th of March, when the long year af- ter Mrs. Baker obtained her divorce will have elapsed, rather than take g tug and go out to sea beyond the reacf of the technicalities of the law. Botf | are comfortably situated.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-12
SWIWLER WANTED
 IN SEVERAL TOWNS
MOnterey'S Sheriff Hunting for a Man With Many
 Aliases.
Has Passed Forged Checks at Salin as San Luis ObispO and Santa
 Barbara.
Special Dispatch to The Call

Special Dispatch to The Call.
 SALINAS, Jan. 11.-Sheriff Matthews of this county is trying to locate a man with several aliases who is want ed here as well as in several other counties for forgery. Frank Clark, Frank Hubbard or James Stewart seem to be the names most preferred by the swindler. He is young man, and rep resents himself as a blacksmith help CT. His mode of procedure is to go to some merchant, usually a clothier, and purchase about 8 worth of goods, gen erally shirts, tender his check drawn on some resident of the town, collect the balance and decamp. He worked the same game in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. In this city the man purchased underwear, giving a check on one of the local banks for SIP as payment. The check was signed by a well-to-do business man and seemed all right, but upon presentation at the bank it was pronounced a forgery. The Sheriff was notified and warrant sworn out for the forger, but he had left. Notices had in the meanwhile been received from other southern cit ies about the same time.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-12
CONSIDERED BY CONGRESS.

would depend on the Speaker. said Simpson.
 He is the whole thing" exclaimed Simpson, and runs the House" daughter)
 Have you consulted the Speaker?" asked Quigg.
 No" replied Simpson; The never consults me, and I never consult him. "
 Allen (D.) of Mississippi entertained the House with one of his short humor- ous speeches.
 Bailey D) of Texas. leader of the minority, closed the debate with some remarks defining the attitude of the Democrats. It was difficult, he said, to believe in the sincerity Of the other side, when in one breath the Repub- licans avowed their adherence to the law, and in the next demanded its prac- tical destruction. If the law was good, he said, 1t ought to be extended; if not, it should be repealed. The Democrats. he said, were ready to wipe it off the statute books. They did not believe in life tenure, and, while the repeal of the law might turn some of their friends cut of office, they stood by their party platform.
 With the conclusion of Bailey's re- marks. the time expired. and the bill was reported to the House. It was then discovered that those who desired for the Civil Service Commission had neglected to make the motion in com- mittee of the whole. No vote. there fore, could be taken. and the bill was passed without division.
 The agricultural and urgency defi- ciency bills were reported to the House. and at 5:20 D. m. the House adjourned.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-12

ing that if money were need to secure the attendance of any witnesses he would see that it was forthcoming. The selection of the jury was then taken up and continued until adjournment this afternoon, with the result above mem toned.
 c. H. Raymond, alias Moore, who is charged jointly with Winters, was in court with his attorney, Charles N. Kirkbride. As they have demanded separate trials the case of Raymond was passed until tomorrow morning. The same steps will probably be taken each day until the conclusion of the trial of Winters.
 C. A. Andrews was shot down in the Grand Hotel as he was coming from his bedroom with a light in answer to the calls of Patrick Ferriter, who had grappled with the robber in the dark. Raymond was arrested the morning fol- lowing the crime on the road to San Francisco. Winters was caught in
 San Francisco a number of days later. A third man who is supposed to be inn plicated in the affair is still at large. For his capture reward of $250 has
 been offered by the County Supervi- SOrS.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-12
Rncing. at New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. I-Weather clear; track good. Results
 Selling, six and one-half furlongs-W T won, Everest second, Alice c third. Time, 1:23.
 One mile-Forbush won. Robert Bonner second, Jack Hayes third. Time, l:441b.
 Selling, one mile and one-half-Pete Kitchen won, Mamie Us Sister second Courtesy third. Time, 2:4115
 Handicap, six furlongs-Belle of Mem won, Sauterne second. Rebecca B third. Time, 1:I5%.
 One mile-Sea Robber won, Eitholin second. George B. Cox third. Time, LA
 Selling. six and one-half furlongs-Oral won. Sauterne second. Rebecca B third. Time, 1:23.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-12

of go and is 28 years of age. Since that time he has acted as Deputy Postmas- ter under both administrations, with the exception of a few months when he was engaged in reportorial work in San Francisco. During the last campaign he acted as secretary of the Gilroy Re- publican Club, and worked indefatiga- bly for the interests of the party. He is eminently qualified for the position.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-12
SECRETARY OF STATE BROWN
 IS WOW OUT OF DANCER.

SACRAMENTO, Jan. n.-Reports from the bedside of Secretary of State Brown show a decided improvement in his condition. He felt more cheerful and encouraged to-day than at any time during his illness, and but little doubt is now left of his speedy recov- cry. Dr. Dean spent the afternoon and last night with the patient, but left for his home this afternoon after having given Mrs. Brown the assurance that her husband was out of danger.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-12
Burqinr vasquez Admits His Guilt.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Jan. u-Marcus VasqueZ, captured in Bakersfield and wanted here on a charge of burglary, admitted his guilt in court to-day. Vas quez stole considerable harness from the barn of Hon. F. W. Murphy at Santa Margarita.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-12
Accents q Call 10 Santa Barbura.

SAN BERNARDINO, Cal, Jan. H. Rev. R. A. Martin, formerly pastor of the Christian Church in this city, has accepted a call to the pastorate of the Christian church at Santa Barbara. MT. Martin has had many tribulations in this city. There are two factions in his church, one of which recently dis charged him and tried to evict him from his home. It is said that his de- parture will in no wise heal the breach.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-12

A well-known scientist, who has been studying the skins of negroes and whites, declares that by the proper ap- plication Of electricity a black man can soon be turned white
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-12

GILROY, Jan. 1.-The announce ment from Washington of the appoint ment of Richard M. Ryan as Postmas- ter of this town gives general satisfac- tion. MT. Ryan. who was selected from a bunch of four applicants. is young man of exemplary character. sterling qualities and a leader among his asso- ciates. He graduated from the Gilroy High School as president of the class
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-18
FEDERATION OF LABOR
DISCUSSES IMPERIALISM.
President Gompers Opposes the Policy OF
ESpanslon-Pt;itles WIN Not Here
after Be Union Matter.

KANSAS CITY. Dec. l7.-In the Nation
al Council of Federation today Samuel
Gompers denounced the efforts OF the
imperialists to infuse their doctrines into
that OF trade unions, He said:
''rhls question involves the sincerity
Of the labor movement OF our country and
trade movement 1t is right or It Is
wrong. We must either declare for union
without frllls or follles, or make the
admission that It Is wrong. I propose
TO call attention to the mask and to the
face. The very men who advocate and
ask you to commit yourself to this move
ment have In the past done all man
can DO to disrupt trades unions
Tho debate on social conditions and pro-
posed remedies of the so-called evils was
resumed at the afternoon session. The re-
suit was the utter rout OF the socialists,
their resolutions being buried by vote
of ~ to 1. The report of the sessions
committee embodying a resolution offered
as substitute for the socialist resolu-
tions, was then laid before the convention
and adopted by q vote Of 1907 to 40, the
vote against this substitute representing
the socialists strength in the conven-
tion. The resolutions finally adopted are
as follows:
1--WE are committed against the indorse-
ment or introduction Of partisan politics,
religious differences or race prejudices.
We hold It to be the duty of trades union
lists to study and discuss all questions
that have any bearing upon their indus
rrial or political liberty, but we declare
that Il Is not within the province of the
American Federation of Labor to deslg-
nate to which political party a member
shall belong, or for which political party
he shall vote"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-18

pitallty ana completeness OF ARRANGEMENT
any Of tho previous experiences which
have marked the presidential trip in the
south. At tho banquet today IN the De
SOio hotel President Mckinley said:
IT. following the clear precepts OF
duty, territory fails 10 US and the well
fare OF an allen people require our guild
ance and protection, who Will shrink from
tho responsibility. grave though Il may
bot Can We leave those people, who, by
the fortunes OF war and our own acts,
are helpless and without government, 20
chaos and anarchy, after we have de-
stroyod the only government they have
had1 After destroying their government
It Is tho duty Of tho American government
10 provide for them better one. Shall
wo dlBtrust ourselves? shall we proclaim
70 the world our inability 10 give a kindly
government 70 oppressed peoples, whose
future. BY the Victories OF war. In oon-
hded 70 us7 We may wish Il were other
wise. but who will question our duty?
1T II not o question Of keeping the
Islands 10 the east, but OF leaving them,
Dewey and Merritt took them and the
country instantly and universally ap.
plauded Could We have brought Dewey
away without universal condemnation Al
any time. from the first OF Nay, the day
OF bis brilliant victory. which thrilled the
world With lis boldness and heroismT'
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-18
SUNDAY DINNER
At FIannigan's Boarding
House.

AZ lahSt whin tho cann0ry whistle had
vhiruod IS minlts ahfter , o'clock, din.
nor wuz roddy: for more'n hour the
boordcrB had talked on all sIbjIots FIRM
the nght on Bam Wan hill 70 Herman
Wiso's 10 per cint redooctiona.
Wo sit At wan taibl0 at our boordlnK
house Sez tho iahdIedy to me. sea she;
phAtll ys have. laig " mooton or chick.
enf oh give mo the llft toe " the right
les Nv tho rooster. sen 7. n'sho give mo
tho mAhrblo eye. she did
Jim the eEprossmhn who sits cross tho
table do hot frim me. opened tho mcnOo
with Cuba, Poor,oflckoo the PhllliatlncS
n tho Hawelghlng Islands. Lets he"
Poorloritkoo scz wan lets annix the Phil
liBllnes ses mother; n phat does Nc.
Klnlcy wan, an annix fur any way. sez
Tho professor With n Turkey green wart
on his nose n hot sausage In his
mouth. phat does no want Il fur ser he,
tho white house Ia big enough consider.
Ing that Mack hez no Baby McKees. nor
Baby Roots
Let's buy the canares sea Tim. the
music teacher. who can play Annie
Rooney. n McOlnty. like In a dream.
wanted 10 know whether the America1
Aiglo ain, good enough burrd Tor q. 8.
No man wants the canarles cKcipt the
yellor journals: burrdE iy al oolors nockS
bschoon EN-. sea she quoting shakespcar.
tried 10 change tho subjlet by calling
Attention 20 ths nlssaDt n useful Christ
mas prlsln,s Herman Wise has this
year. but tho whole lot ~ en- wuz IN the
annixlng business they was IN favor ~
annlrlng any old thing. frim Cuba to the
footing island the cook had just brought
In far disaert.
Why DO they call the Bpanyarda Dons7
asked Mike. the preasman iv the daily
paypur; no wan knew; because Uncle Sam
had TO don ON for tho wahr indimmlty.
sea Mike.
AZ this slaigo ~ tho proceedings.
thought ia try mo hand on puns moself
sea !. phais all this trouble beichOon
Sampson and Schlcy anyway sea l. Do
70 give II up sea !. we'll 70 see. tho 49,
miral was ambitious 20 make this the
battle Nv tho 18th period q by making
b dash ~ ahflhcr the Vizcaya. but
5ehloy pu, a Colon CD ahfter the Maria
some wan hoalered rats a the
livery wan " 'em jumped on
hs table n livery blessed man turned
hose inspector: talking " hose. that re-
minds mo that Herman Wise sells hose
u all colors and qualities. n he sells
ON BY tho yard. by the box or by the
,Air az rejoooed prices. Trooly yours.
FLANNTGAN.
n Care ~ HERMAN WISE.
The Reliable Clothlor q Halter.
p s.-Bosides Hose. We have a fun line
v soK. neckerchiefs. suspenders. ties. hats
I clothing iv all descriptions.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-18
STEAMSHIP LINE FROM
HAVANA TO NEW ORLEANS.
Reported That the Illinois Central Com
pany VIII Put Fleet OF Steamers
on the Run.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-THE Chronicle says:
Within the next few days it viii be de-
cided whether the Southern Pacific Rail.
way Company. which operates the Nor
gan line, will put on an entirely new fleet
Of steamers between New Orleans and
Havana, or whether the Illinois Central
Company will put on a fleet Of its own,
TO handle the Immense business between
tho points named that Is expected after
January Is,
Negotiations have been pending in re-
gard TO this enlarged service ever since
the end OF the war, and he reopening OF
Cuban ports to our commerce Vice Pres
ident Harahan. OF the Illinois Central
Company, is now in New Orleans looking
after the interests that up TO September
have beea confided by his company TO
tho southern Pacific officials. The latter
have resumed their weekly steamship
sailings from New orleans to Havana,
which We're interrupted by the war, but
nothing less than semi-weekly or tri-
weekly service viii satisfy the Illinois
Central Company as soon as the export
trade to Cuba is again in full swing.
Traffic Manager T. ]. Hudson, of the
Illinois Central, had a conference In the
east recently with a representative OF
the Southern Pacific Company and re-
ceived the assurance of the latter that
fleet of new vessels would be put on be-
tween New Orleans ard Havana as soon
as trade conditions warranted It. Mr..
Hudson says that unless this promise was
promptly redeemed the Illinois Central
would, though reluctant to go into the
steamship business, be compelled to put
a fleet of its own steamers in the service.
The Inauguration of first-class line
tetN cen New olleans and Havana is said
ST. Louis exports as well as the rest Of
TO be of vital Importance to Chicago and
the large exporters Of breadstuffs, the
latter forming a martial share Of the
gross exports to Cuba.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-18
FINANCIAL SITUATION
NEVER MORE PROMISING.
Money Has Been the Cheapest Thing in
America for Two Months-stocks
Very Active.

CHICAGO. Dec. 17.--The Chicago Daily
the general public, but in the financial
world the report viii cause no astonish-
ment. although the situation win be uA-
precedented in the monetary history Of
the country. For nearly two months
money has been the Cheapest thing in
America" as nnanciers phrase II.
For a fortnigh; call loans have been
made in Wall street as low as a per
cent. while sSS-t-time borrowers, with
approved collateral. are Accommodated at
81 per cent in Chicago. Bond markets
are absolutely bare Of frst-class securi.
ties yielding more than "a per cent. To-
day per cent coupon issues we're bought
on exchanges at lS7 and high grade
stocks paying dividends at the rate Of
per cent per annum were quoted at
Ia
Chicago and Northwestern common was
an instance. Firms that make speciality
OF investment In securities acknowledge
that the demand for values has excseded
the supply three-fold. Besliss. exports
are increasing rapidly. while Imports are
decreasing quite as rapidly. The latest
figures tell that the exports OF merchan-
disc from this country exceed those OF
Great Britain for the first time in the
history Of the two countries. The United
States is in the unique position OF desir-
tng to buy American stocks and bonds
that are held abroad. II is this con-
dition that has warranted a foreign gov
ernment in making tentative overtures
for big loan here. The borrower Is
supposed 10 be Russia.
Ex-comptroller OF the Currency Eckels
today said:
Despite the unusual activity in all
character OF stocks and bonds and in
general business lines. deposits grow in
banks largely beyond the expansion OF
loans. There certainly Is no present and
but little future prospect OF change.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-18

ton were FIRST arranged. some anxiety
was felt lest large number OF tho suan.
lsh commercial and Industrial ciassos
should also repatriato themselves This
fear has not been realized. Whatovor
doubts the Spanish business men NAV
have had about the security OF life ana
property under tho new order were very
quickly dissipated.
They found the guarantee Of the United
States sufficient and they discover that
the transition period Is frnught with lsss
diJturbance than might have beon natur-
ally expected. In a few places IN the
Interior, where the Spanish were few IN
number, they dread 10 remain in the
midst OF cubans who show an unfriendIy
Sririt Some are coming 10 Havana and
others are going back TO Spain.
At Manzanillo the greater part Of the
Spanish colony IL said to be starting for
Mexico. But these are exceptional IN.
stances. As u rule wherever a Spanish
commercial house is closing up It's busi-
ness that business has been dependent
On the Official system. With the end
OF that system no other course 10 open.
That a vacuum exists In Havana is q
patent fact More people are going out
than are likely 10 come IN for many
months. The rottenness Of tie Spanish
military methods could be judged during
the insurrection By the great number Of
officers who were always in Havana on
stan duty. The disproportion TO those
who in any circumstances vera seeing
active service In the field was marked.
Since me officers have gone the void Gro.
ated By their departure gives even
stronger impression Of their numbers
They were literally the only class OF
the population which was TOO numerous
to be counted. The void Is one which
viii not be filed. Tho American garri-
son Will be kept out OF Havana. Ameri-
can officers viii not be quartered IN tho
city and spread over II IKE a cloud OF
locusts.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-18
,RnPoRT NOT CoNFIRMED,

HAVANA, Dec, 1.-THE report that
General Gomez is dead. which, according
to dispatch from Madrid. was received
there from Havana, cannot be confirmed
here, though the rumor OF his death has
been in circulation in this city for several
days past.