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The Advocate and news., 1898-08-10
Soldier Boys Want Common Home
Dinner

Editor Advocate and News.-I have
been too busy to write much lately. We
are all in good health and spirits and
are anXiOusly awaiting the order to move
some place. We are not very particular
where we go, but would much prefer be-
ing sent to Porto Rico. 1t begins to
look now as if the war would end with
out the Twenty-secOnd getting an oppor-
tunity to hang single Spanish hide on
the fence. 1t seems to be the general
impression among the boys that we will
be home in time to eat Christmas din
ner. Now, common, everyday dinner
at home would taste good to most of us,
for there is sort of a sameness to this
army pork and benas. One thing about
war pork is that there are no hams nor
shoulders to tits all bosom.
We are not fed on hardtack, but COM
mon bakers bread, called punk" for
short.
/ read Congressman Ridgleys letter
to Breidenthal published in the State
Journal some time ago. and in it the
honorable member from the Third did
not Overrate the efficiency of the regi-
ment. The men are well drilled and as
tough as boiled owls. Five hours hard
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-10
The rIarklngs of Blue Blood.

In high class stock there are certain
marks Of color which, according to the
standard set by lovers Of the breed,
brand the animal as full bred. In COWS
as in poultry the line is often drawn so
fine that it borders on the absurd, and
as a matter of fact it frequently turns
out that the COW "a little off color" is
the best for practical purposes. Great
stress is laid on the markings of the
Jersey COW, and the sleek-lOoking, solid
Colored animals bring fancy prices, while
the COW with more or less white hairs
in her coat is marked down. The dairy
man who can judge somewhat of the
worth of a COW by her build and other
characteristics should take advantage
of this craze for true markings, which
extends through all breeds, and secure
stock that will prove Of great value to
him, at prices much less than asked for
perfectly marked animals. Sales of fine
breeds are constantly taking place and
frequently a number one cow off in
markings can be bought at a small ad-
vance over the common breeds. A herd
is thus built up at a small cost.
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-10
Mckinley FaVOrs Government Owner
ship.
ship.

Washington, August 4.-President Nc
Kinley has held conference with ex-
Senator Warner Miller, president of the
Nicaragua canal commission, and SEN
ator Morgan over the Nicaraguan canal
matter. The President said that the re-
suit Of the war showed that government
possession of it is now necessary and it
Is indispensable to the United States.
1t is stated that he will make strong
recommendations to Congress for legis-
lation making provision for its compile
tion and making it the direct property Of
the government.
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-10
TILES Army Now the largest.

A dispatch from Ponce, Porto Rico,
says that the streets of the city were
lined with cheering people when Cen
eral Garretson's brigade arrived. The
arrival of these troops and those
brought on the St. Louis are believed to
be sufficient to make General Miles ar
my larger and stronger than the entire
Spanish force Of the island. His force is
now 5000 men.
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-10
Revenue Rulings.


The following rulings and decisions
have been made by collectors of inter-
nal revenue under the new stamp tax
law:
Checks issued prior to July /, though
not paid until after July /, are not sub
ieCt to tax.
Insect powders, bugine, insectine, kill
lerine and similar preparations are not
taxable.
Checks issued by State, county or
school officers in their official capacity
are not subject to tax; neither are city,
county or State warrants.
Sample packages of all kinds OF pro-
prietary articles are subject to the same
tax as though put up for sale, although
given away
Perfumeries and cosmetics and similar
articles, put up in bulk, are liable to the
tax and must be stamped to correspond
with the retail price when sold out at
the smallest retail price.
All kinds Of soaps that are set forth
by the makers as good for the COM
plexion and skin" are taxable under
schedule "B." This takes in all tar
soaps, medlcated and toilet soaps when
ever the wrapper or box label advertises
1t as a superior soap Of the kind to be
used on the body; also all other tooth
soaps and powders.
Manufacturing companies who loan
their surplus during the year, OF part
OF the time, are liable for bank tax on
the amount OF money so loaned.
All transfers Of certificates of stock aR-
ter July / are subject to a tax Of 2 cents
per share.
When check Is not stamped when
presented to the bank for payment, the
bank may stamp before paying and can
Gel same; but not after payment.
Checks drawn by postmasters for pay.
ment OF salaries Of employees must be-
stamped unless 1t can be shown that
they have authority to pay by checks.
Bank tax Is based on condition OF the.
bank June 30, 1898 Capital, surplus and
individual profits all must be figured.
Persons or firms issuing bills OF ex-
change or checks on foreign banks, and
accepting exchange therefor, are bank
ers and must pay the tax.
Time checks issued by manufacturing
companies or mining companies must be-
stamped cents
Persons travelling who are furnished
samples Of cigars and send in ORDERS
and receive commissions for same are
brokers and must pay $40 fee as COM
mercial broker.
Chewing gum must be stamped and
sold from the box like cigars are now
sold, the stamp being destroyed after
the box is empty.
1t will follow from the rulings that all
travelling men who carry side lines and
sell on commission must pay the com
mercial brokers' fee of 500, and that all
due bills or checks payable in cash or
goods must each have a 2-cent revenue
stamp affixed thereto.
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-10

Bobby" cried Tadley to his young
hopeful, angrily, my father used to
whip me when behaved as badly as YOU
are doing" WELL" answered Bobby,
thoughtfully, II hope I'll never have 10,
tell my little boy that" Truth.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-13
DIAMONDS RECOVERED.
Tbe CoroDer's Deputies Exoneroted
 From q False Accusation.

The old woman who died suddenly at her residence. PIT Eddy street, last Tues day night was entered on the Coroner's register as Mrs. R. Sykes, 70 years old" Deputy Coroner Hallet discovered yester- day morning that her name was Mrs Rebecca Sachs. The deputy. in search ing her trunk. found a plush jewel-box containing diamond jewelry valued at about Sl00. and under a pile of dirty pa pers on the bottom of the trunk bank book of the German Savings Bank for $500. in the names of Harriet or Rebecca Sachs"
 Mrs. Harriet Myers. a daughter of Mrs. Sachs, was found dead in bed on October IT, 1895, in her room at 3O6 Stockton street She had been dead for several days, and owing to the fact that decomposition had set in the mother was not allowed to view the remains. After the funeral Mrs Sachs visited the Coroner's office and declared that the body of a man had been buried instead of that of her daughter and that her daughters jewelry was missing.
 During the last two years the old lady had visited the Coroner's office about once a month and annoyed the deputies by complaining of the loss of her daugh- ter's diamonds, yet all the time they had been locked up in her trunk.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-13

The rooms of the seventeeth floor are admirably arranged for club pur- poses. They can be opened in one semi circular suite or the billiard rooms and sideboard may be separated from the reading and reception rooms by fold ing doors. The embrasures of the Byzantine windows are cushioned and offer charming retreats.
 From all points of the club estab- lishment noble views of land, sea and sky may be had. Looking to the south when the atmosphere is clear one may see the city of San Jose and its environs. A grand view of the mountain range, of which Mount Ham, ilton Is the dominant figure, is obtain able. Looking to the west over Col den Gate Park a view of the ocean is unfolded. The immediate prospect em- bracing San Francisco, the islands of the bay and the suburban cities on the Alameda shore, Is enchanting to the sight
 The San Francisco Club begins its career under the most agreeable au- spices. The limit of membership is already attained and 1t is sure to have the honor of a waiting list within a very short time. It is not the rival of any other club or institution, but fills place of its own in the club life of the metropolis.
 An erroneous impression obtains among members of the club that lunch con alone is served. The cafe is at the service of members of the institution at all hours. Dinner and breakfast as well as the monday meal can be or dered
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-13
THE CAPTURED COUNTERFEITER His Name Believed to Be R. F. Kerby, and Not
 Kendall. Supposed to Be the Man for Whom Professor Dudley
 Was Arrested.
The Authorities at watsonville and Santa Cruz Will Be Asked to
 Have Look at Him.

From investigations made yesterday Chief Lees thinks that the name of the counterfeiter arrested Tuesday night is R. F. Kerby and not Gilbert Kendall
 Among the documents found in his room on Golden Gate avenue was an envelope addressed to "R. F. Kerby, Grand Hotel" The postmark on the envelope had been torn off, but it is believed to have been Portland, Or. There is a love letter from Libbie NJ. Furnish of Portland to Kerby, and it appears she was employed during the holidays at Daniel & Fishers store.
 A letter from Portland has the sig nificant question, Have you got into any trouble like in Jacksonville? ?" Chief Lees thinks from that question that Kendall or Kerby had been arrested in Jacksonville for counterfeiting, and he will make inquiry to satisfy himself on that point Another letter is from Charles F. Taylor, Magnolia, Fla. and the Chief thinks Taylor could give some interesting information about the coun- terfeiter.
 The Chief is of the opinion that Ken dall is prominent member of an or ganized gang of counterfeiters who. he claims, are operating throughout the country, and he will use every effort to thoroughly identify him.
 It is thought that Kendall is the man who passed the counterfeit coin in Watsonyille and Santa Cruz, and for whom Professor Dudley of Stanford University was arrested and thrown in jail. It may be that Kendall had a confederate who went around the country disposing of the counterfeit money. but the police are almost cer- tain that either Kendall or a confed- crate is responsible for the professors 8 arrest Following up this belief the authorities at Watsonville and Santa Cruz will be asked to send some one to the City Prison to see if Kendall can be identified as having been seen around either of these places
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-13

ion with his stepson. This gave him considerable property on Turk and Steiner streets. Mrs. Hart owned then as now the property at 905 Eagle ave- nue, in Alameda.
 The marriage, according to the de- serted woman, proved to be without a shadow to mar their happiness. Hart was very good to her and furnished her home well.
 Not very long ago he disposed of his property in this city for the sum of SS000. When he went home and told his wife about it she found fault with him for not consulting her before he made the sale. On the next day, the ami versary of their marriage, he addressed her angrily and remarked that he re- sented any interference in his affairs. With these words he invited her to come with him to this city and receive back $500 borrowed money. Mrs. Hart accordingly came to San Francisco in company with her husband and re- ceived the money.
 Last Friday morning he arose early and told his wife he was coming over here to get a new pair of trousers. He left the house, and that was the last she has seen of him.
 ''I am sure he has deserted me-" she exclaimed yesterday, because every thing of value belonging to him is gone. He must have contemplated the was removed little by little so as not to cause any alarm. He told me that he would have his will made out a day or two before he disappeared, but he didn't do it."
 It is rumored that within the last two or three days Hart has been seen in this city near the Baldwin Theater
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-13
The San Francisco Wel- comed by Two Hun
 dred Mem berS.
Superb Apartments and En- chanting Outlooks Are
 Admired.
Business and Professional Men Hail the Organization in the Spreck-
 els Building.

The San Francisco Club, occupying the sixteenth and seventeenth stories of the Claus Spreckels building was formally opened yesterday. The event was delightful, as it assembled 200 rep resentative business and professional men of the city. Members inspected the quarters at leisure, admired the beautiful panorama of the peninsula, listened to enchanting music and ex- changed personal greetings. There was no programme of exercises, but in honor of the occasion, smilax; palms. ferns and flowers were arranged in ar tistic form to gratify the vision of members.
 The cafe, embracing the entire six teenth floor, reserved and equipped for the exclusive use of the club, presents many admirable and convenient fea- lures. The space is ample to accom- modate two hundred at the tables. Aside from the main restaurant there are four detachable private dining-rooms. each capable of accommodating ten guests. The cuisine is excellent and the service commendable. The light by day and night is abundant, and can be adjusted in brilliancy at night or Softened by shades in the day.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-13
The Clever Policeman Gets a Merited Pro-
 motion.
Coogan, "the Pride Of Lark1n Street," Is Made Ser
 geant.
Two Deserving Promotions Aaoe by the Police Commits
 siOners.

The Police Commissioners met last night and appointed Policeman Ed- ward Wren detective to fill the vacan- cy caused by the promotion of Cap tain Bohen. Officer Clarence Coogan, the pride of LarNn street." was ap- pointed sergeant to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Sergeant Fitzgerald
 Wren was appointed a member of the police force In September, 1887. He made number of important captures, and few years ago Chief Lees, real tzfng his worth. transferred him to the upper office. Since then he has been associated with Detective Edward Gib- son, one of the cleverest men in the department
 Both Chief Lees and Captain Bohen regard Wren as an exceptionally clever officer. For number of years he was stationed on the Barbary Coast, and made brilliant record. His work in the Durrant case, coupled with the as- sistance of Detective Gibson, won for him the encomiums of his superior of ficerS.
 Coogan. who has been promoted ser geant, Is one of the most popular men in the department. He was appointed a member of the force on November Is, 1890, and has a host of friends. Sev- eral years ago he did duty on Stock ton street, and made an excellent rec ord. Subsequently he was detailed to patrol Larkin street, from Market and Sutter, and by his courteous treatment he soon won himself the title of "The Pride of Larkin street.
 After his appointment was made known Coogan was warmly congratu- lated by his fellow officers.
 Chief Lees is extremely we'll pleased over the appointments.
 Two better men could not have been selected" he said after the meet ing. Wren is an exceptionally clever officer, and Is we'll deserving of promo tion. Coogan Is one of the best patrol men in the department, and Is held in high regard by the Commissioners. He Is always courteous and kind, and in my estimation he will prove one of the most capable sergeants in the depart ment :"
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-13
After It John s. Hart of Alameda Abandoned
 His Wife.
He Left for This City Last Fri day and Has Not Been
 Seen by Her Since.
Trouble Over the Sale Of Property. Former Sailor Boarding
 House Keeper.

One year of happy married life. quarrel on the anniversary of the we'd ding ceremony, and in three days time total disappearance of the man of her choice-these are the facts which cause Mrs. John $. Hart of 905 Eagle avenue. Alameda. to mourn her fate as being indeed sad.
 John $. Hart is man about 65 years of age, and is well known along the water front. Over twenty years ago he used to run a sailor boarding house here. About five years ago he was a partner of Billy" Mccarthy, perhaps the most popular man in the business. But the two did not get along we'll and the partnership was dissolved.
 On January i. 1897. Hart was mar ried to Mrs. Jellovich of Alameda, a widow with six children by a former marriage, two boys and four girls. At this time Hart had come into the pos session of considerable property by the death of his first wife. It had been left him on condition that he should re- main single. If he married, all the property was to revert to a stepson, Henry Hart, the racing man. Shortly before the marriage Hart compromised matters by making an equitable divis-
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-13

that he would oppose all such methods or punishment as prejudicial to the best interests of the department.
 He had seen the boy as well as his employers and was convinced that he was not only a truthful lad, but one who was not calculated to create a dis turbance in school. The committee report was unanimously adopted.
 The following report of the secondary committee was adopted
 That Miss Moran be elected a special teacher or cooking in the department: head of the science department of the Polytechnic High School; that the follow lng H9g.;a take effect at the opening of the new 0'Connor, principal of the Horace Mann Grammar School, be elected principal of the new Mission High School; that Miss Lida Carroll of the Mission High School be elected vice-principaI of the new Mis- sion High School; that James H. Simmons be transferred from the vice-principalship Of the Girls High School and elected School; that Madison BabcoclS be elected vice-principal of the Girls High School, vice J. n. Simmons. transferred and as signed to a class in the Girls High School
 The resignation of Miss Rosella La Faille as a teacher in the department was accepted
 Flora Macdonald Shearer applied to be retired from the department on a pension as provided for by the last Leg islature.
 At the request of the executive com mittee of the California Golden Jub- flee vacation of one week. beginning on January 24 was declared to allow the children of the schools to enjoy the Jubilee.
 On the recommendation of City Board of examiners the following certificates were granted:
 w. C. Dovey. grammar grade certificate or life diploma from State of Nevada Miss Hattie May Hall, Miss May Frances Fitzgerald and Miss Alice Lewis, recom- mended for State educational diplomas of grammar grade: Miss Mary J. Dunn. recommended for life diploma of the grammar grade; Miss Jennie Bowman, Miss Susie Hart. Miss Rose c. Gallagher renewals in the primary grades; Luther M. Shucks, high school certificate re- newed.
 The following recommendations of the Committee on Evening Schools were adopted:
 That Miss NJ. L. O'Neal be transferred from the Lincoln to the Humboldt School that Miss M. F.. Walsh be transferred from the Fairmount to the Lincoln School; that Mrs. M. J. Eagan be trans ferred from the Hamilton to the Noe Val. ley School; that Miss A. l.. Hornsby be transferred from the Mission School to the Day School. unassigned list; that Miss Virginia Cassidy be transferred from the evening school substitute list to the Ham ilton School: that Miss Gertie Fitzgerald be transferred from the substitute class to the Mission School; that Miss E. B Taylor be transferred from the evening substitute class to class in the Frank,
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-13
INTERESTING TAX QUESTION
Mayor Phelop Wins His Suit AgoiDst the Estote of tbe
 Late Washington Ryer.

Judge Slack rendered decision in fa- yor of Mayor Phefan in his action against the executors of the estate of the late pr. Washington Ryer yesterday morning. In the decision the court held that MT Phelan as purchaser of some property be- tilted to recover taxes paid by him under protest in November, 1895, and April, 1896.
 Tn the decision it was held that every tax Is a judgment against a person and a lien upon the thing taxed. and as the taxes paid on the property by MT. Phe- Ian were assessed against the original owner. pr. Ryer, his executors were liable for their payment. In consequence the court ordered that s206s 3s, the amount of taxes paid on the property by the Mayor, be refunded to him.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-13
CHARITABLE WORKERS.
Ladies of tbe Fruit and Flower Mission Make oD Appeol to
 the Merchants

The San Francisco Fruit and Flower Mission elected officers for the coming year at their annual meeting, at Golden Gate Hall yesterday. New bylaws were adopted and reports of the different off, cers read.
 A sewing circle was added to the mis- sion and all the members will meet on the second and third Tuesdays of the month at Mrs. George Buckinghams s and there sew, making wrappers and gowns for the sick whom the mission visits and who are always in need or these necessities.
 A strong appeal is being made to the dry goods merchants of this city to give donations of tennis flannel, canton fan mel and muslin. as this will prove quite an expense to the mission if 1t is obliged to procure all of its own cloth. The ladies feel sure that if the merchants could only realize the poverty and dis tress in this city they would only be too pleased to donate some cloth.
 The various people who have been so kind to the mission last year by donating money, books, flowers, and the doctors who donated their services were ex- tended a vote of thanks.
 The officers for the following year are as follows: President, Miss Ida B. Fish CT; first vice-president, Mrs. George Buckingham; second vice-president. Miss Annie Bryce; corresponding secre- tary. Miss Hilda Castle: recording sec retary, Miss Corinne Cook, and treasur- CT. Miss Hanna l.. LesZynsky.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-13

lin School; that the following be ap- pointed to the evening substitute class; Miss M. l.. Boylan, Mrs May E. Watson, Miss Ruth Johnson and Miss Annie Rock; that Miss May Carle be elected a special teacher in stenography and assigned to the Business Evening School; that Miss M. A. Gorham be elected special teacher in bookkeeping and assigned to the Hor- ace Mann School.
 About thirty transfers were recom- mended by the committee on elemen- tary education. Directors Head and Derham objected on the ground that the changes were not always to the best interests of the department. but the report was adopted.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-13
THE KENTUCKY BLYTHES.
Their Httorpeys Taking Steps to Appeal the Case to tbe Su
 prene Court

lucky Blythes are evidently determined that Florence Blythe-Hinckley shall not enjoy the estate in peace as long as there Is a court in the land to which they can appeal, and in order to clear the way for this procedure they appeared in the United States Circuit Court yester- day afternoon and moved that Judge Morrow amend the final decree in the Blythe case by inserting the following: For want of Jurisdiction and without prejudice to complainants' rights to bring or maintain any suit they may be advised in the proper court" The mo- ton was taken under advisement.