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The St. Johns herald., 1898-10-08
We asked MT. Glasdon

It has been demonstrated that the most merciful of all bullets is the Mauser. The Spaniard is not as black as he is painted. The Mauser bullet is antiseptic-that is, it sears and pro- tects the wound it makes. It will wound a man and put him out of the fight but in the majority of cases is will not kill him. Such is the velocity of the Mauser bullet that it almost in- variably passes through the body, thus rendering the dangerous and painful operation of probing unnecessary. The wound is small at the point of en- trance, but somewhat enlarged at the point of exit. The Mauser bullet is q civilized instrument of war. We are learning one lesson of humanity at least from the Spaniard.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-10-08

Supposing General Shafter does oc- caslenally slip up in bis spelling Al most any real soldier would rather light than have hard words.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-10-08

The latest Niagara Falls folly is a plan to go over the cataract in para chute. Even if successful, what would such an attempt signify besides fool hardness.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-10-08
At Close Ranne

Hattie-So you and Jack quarreIed did you?
 Ella-Yes; he said something that l didn't like, and told him We must be strangers henceforth.
 Hattie-And did he fall on his knees and ask you to forgive him?
 Ella-Not he. You see he-tbat ia he knees were occupied at the time.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-10-08

A New York financier who is said to have sGO,OOO,OOO tells an assessor that he is worth only S5O,00O." Perhaps he is right
The St. Johns herald., 1898-10-08

About the only triumph of Spanish arms during the war, was when Ger vera embraced HObson.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-10-08

Wonder is expressed how the Dons manage to secure the necessary cash. Their navy being put in soak hardly explains it.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-10-08

upon the face of q cliff in Ashley canyon would be a fitting way to represent the sen- timent of the citi- Zens of Ashley valley. Painter Leo O. Voight agreed to go up and do the work.
 A new five eighths-inch four stranded Manila rope was used to hoist him to the spot on the cliff selected for the painting, which from measure mentS taken was 35S feet from the bottom and 22o feet from the top of the cliff, not aIlo in g for stretch of rope. This would show IL oJ;f 40 ho
The St. Johns herald., 1898-10-08
SOME VERY OLD PISTOLS
Small Firearms of Long Ago and
 How They Were Used.

The fact that the government regula- tions do not provide for its naval of ficers any prescribed style of pistol has caused renewed interest in the side arms worn by our present heroes. Not withstanding the circumstances, no naval man in authority is without his faithful little pistol, and many of the
The St. Johns herald., 1898-10-08

Spain appreciates now that there is great difference between fighting buils in a ring and fighting cowboys in Cuba.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-10-08

By running promptly ashore the Colon saved itself from being made into a semi-colon by Schley's guns.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-10-08

Giving your daughter piano lessons is like buying a lottery ticket where you have che chance ln ten thousand .e wine
The St. Johns herald., 1898-10-08

Some men are always out when tbssr country calls.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-10-08
PAINTED ON A CLIFF.
of Utah Citizens Expressed
 in a Unique Way.

William Gibson of Vernal, Utah, was taken with the idea that to paint the motto, Remember the Maine," high
The St. Johns herald., 1898-10-08

Real estate transactions in Washing ion seem to be booming nowadays.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-10-08

The bicgclist gets there win ho4s pedals.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
STATEMENT OF
 RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES

 
  
  pared dwithJ January, of a the The in s
 
  beenco in in
 
   1Th
  amour O m s on hand The s  Debto wh   in
  The treasu ca ii w @ .  Total ..... ... .-.. s28snTs
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
GARTER MARTIAL.
Stiff Argument Over Time-Worn Question
 Put to Witness.

Savannah, Ga, Feb. 1.-Several witnesses were examined at today's session of the Carter court-martial. Capt. A. J. Twiggs, of Augusta. went on the stand again and gave more evidence about the $20.000 con- tract he had upon which he lost $4,0O0 be- cause the inspector of the work was so rigid.
 Madison Cobb, negro employed by Captain Twiggs in his contract, testified to the rigidity of the inspection of Capt. Twiggs' work and of the iooseness of the inspection of similar work done by the Gaynors in which he had been employed. When MT. W. c. Charlton, attorney for Captain Carter went to cross examine the witness, he asked Madison that tfme-hon- ored question:: "When did you get out of the penitentiary?" which ninety-nine law yers out of every 1000 ask a colored wit ness when they get before them on the stand and testify in opposition to their clients.
 The judge advocate made prompt ob- jection to any such method of question: ing.
 He said that it made no difference if the witness had been in the penitentiary and Cobb said that this was not so. He asked the court to protect the witness from such humiliation. MT. Charlton re- piled to the judge advocate with some spirit He said he would ask the witness any question he saw fit, no matter whether the judge advocate liked it or not. He said that the question he asked was ad- missible in court of justice.
 Brigadier General Otis said that the court would protect the witness. After Cobb left the stand S. M. Hill, of Spartanburg, s. C., and Emory Sibley. of Augusta, gave testimony in reference to the Twiggs con- tract. which was similar to that already given.
 The court finished the examination of
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
| MR. M'NNLEYS RECEPTION
To President Dole the Event of
 the Season.
MANY PROMINENT GUESTS
Decorations Were Extremely Beautiful and of the Most Perfect Artistic Taste-Re-
 ceiying Done in East Room.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The most elaborate entertainment of the present official sea- son marked the welcome of President Dole of Hawaii at the white house this evening" The decorations were extremely beautiful and in the most perfect artistic taste.
 The party was much too large to be accommodated in the state dining room and the table was laid in the corridor be- hind the great stained glass screen. The left of the board was occupied by>ehe great golden edge mirror, the traditional &C., compartment of so many officiel dinners, from which rose peaceful trocha of deli cately scented and exquisitely formed or chids, white and purple. The mirrors in the corridor were yelled in smilax. and branches of the same delicate plant shrouded the chandeliers.
 In the east room the president and Mrs. Mckinley, Vice President and Mrs. Hobart, the guests of honor. President and Mrs. Dole, and members of the cabinet received the other guests for short space before repairing to the table. The guests were:
 The president of the republic of Hawaii and Mrs. Dole, the vice-president and Mrs. Hobart, the Hawaiian minister and Mrs. Hatch, the secretary of state and Mrs. sherman, the speaker of the house and Mrs. Reed, the secretary of the treasury and Mrs. Gage, the encouragement and Mrs. Griggs, the postmaster-general and Mrs. Gary, the secretary of the navy and Mrs. Long, the secretary of the interior and Miss Bliss, the secretary of agricul- ture and Miss Wilson. General and Mrs. Miles, Senator and Mrs Davis, Repre- sentative and Mrs. Hit, Senator and Mrs. Cullom, Senator and Mrs. Lodge, Senator and Mrs. Clark, Senator and Miss For aker, Senator and Miss Morgan, Senator and Mrs. Gray, Senator Turpie, Senator and Mrs. Daniel, Senator and Mrs. Mills, Representative Dnsmore. Senator Morrill,, Senator Allison, Senator Hanna, Senator Hale, Mrs. Abner, Mrs. Frye, Representa- tive Boutelle, Representative and Mrs. Dalzell, Representative and Mrs. Cannon, Representative and Mrs. Henderson. Rep resentative and Mrs. Grosvenor. Repre- sentative Richardson, Representative and Mrs. Dingley, pr. Chauncey M. Depew.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
LETTER C RRiER DECISION.
Judge Swayne Renders Favorable Opinion on
 the Anniston Case.

New Orleans, Feb. Judge Swayne, of the United States circuit court of appeals of the Fifth circuit, today decided the letter carrier case, involving the question of pay for overtime due to Charles J. Langston, a letter carrier of Anniston, Ala.
 The opinion of the court was modified. but the main issue in favor of the carriers was confirmed. Judge Swayne eliminated the judgment for compensation for the half hour swings" in which the letter carriers were not actually employed at work about the postoffice. The whole amount in the case involves less than $10O, but the decision has an important bearing upon others dependent upon it amounting to many thousands of dollars.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
SAUNDERS GOT 4 BIG HAUL
Express Messenger on Gaines vile, Jefferson 6 Southern. HE TOOK PACKAGE OF $4,000 His Arrest vindcates A. ]. Butts, Whose Mother Went Insane Because of the
 Cloud of Suspicion Over Him.

Atlanta, Ga., Feb 1.-Lucius L. Sanders | the custody of detectives. He Is charged with having stolen from a safe in one of the express cars of the Gainesville, Jeff erson and Southern railroad $4,0OO on Jan uary 16, 1897.
 The arrest of Sanders is the vindication
 of A. I. Butts, Jr. of Milledgeville, Ga,
 around whom suspicion has gathered since
 the theft was committed. The saddest
 part of the affair Is the fact that Butts
 mother, when she heard of the suspicion
 that was on her son. brooded over the mat
 ter until her reason was dethroned and she
 is now in the insane asylum at Milledge- vile, Ga.
 The arrest of Sanders was made by de- tectives in the employ of the express com
 pany, who have been tracing the thief
 since the money was taken. Butts was
 the express messenger on the road and was
 in charge of the money when 1t was taken
 from the safe in the car. He had four
 packages containing s1.0OO each from the
 bank of Winder to the Lowry bank of Att lanta.
 Leaving the car for a few minutes in or der to have a talk with the station mas- ter, he returned to find that the safe had been rified. Sanders was suspected, but the evidence was weak against him. few days ago package was received at the Southern Express company in this
 city containing $3,7OO. It was sent anony-
 mously It has been received by the Macon
 postmaster. and after opening 1t he was
 requested in a letter to send 1t to the ex-
 press company here. It is believed to be part of the $4,OOO sent by Saunders or his friends.
 Saunders was caught in Cincinnati, O. He will be taken to Monroe, Ga., in Wal ton county, where he will be tried. It is said that the evidence Is very strong apaipst him.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
Sketch of His Life

Thomas L. Thompson served in the house of representatives from 1887 to 1889. He was born in Charleston, w. Va, in 1848. and in a sketch of himself said he was educated in the common schools and in printing office. He removed to Cali fornia at the age of 16 years, and for about forty years worked in that state as a printer. editor and publisher. He was a delegate to the democratic national con- vention that nominated Hancock, and was elected secretary of state of California two years later He declined a reelection that office and later was sent to con- gress.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
IS MRS, LUETCERT L|V|NG2 Luthardt Says He Can Produce Her in Forty-Eight Hours. AS PRONOUNCED A LUNATIC sa,s the Woman is Insane But Has Lucid Moments = Schaack Offers S25,000
 For Her Appearance Alive.

Chicago, Feb. IA man giving the name of Jacob Luthardt called at the central police station this afternoon and announced himself as entirely prepared to accept the s20,O00 reward which Police Inspector Mich ael Schaacls had offered for the production of Mrs. Louisa Luetgert alive.
 The man said he had seen Mrs. Luetgert within forty-eight hours and could produce her within the same space of time. He told straightforward story, and al- though subjected to a close examination in- sisted upon the authenticity of his story. He was shown 300 pictures and from them selected that of Mrs. Luetgert without trouble. He said he could produce the wo- man at any time and would do so imme- ,liately if he was assured of the payment of the s20,OOO.
 He said Mrs. Luetgert was within a short distance of Chicago, with some friends of hers. According to Luetgert's story she is insane, but has lucid intervals He was given letter to Inspector Schaack and that official not only agreed to make good the $20.OO0 he had originally offered, but promised to give Luthardt the $500 ad-
  the trial by the production of Mrs. Luet- gert.
 '"The trial will last about one week longer and will cost the state about s3,0 900 more," said the inspector. You bring the woman into court and I will personally pay you s23,0OO. I will also guarantee that you get q total sum of 5000, as I know others who will put up a little besides my $23 000 Now bring her in.''
 Luthardt sat still a moment and with the remark Well, I must be going" he left the station.
 Chief Police Kipley's private secretary, James Markham, says the man is insane. He says he has called at the chiefs office several times for an interview with the chief. Each time he refused to state his business, saying he had very important business to transact with the chief.
 - Testimony Closed aat
 Chicago, Feb. 1.-The trial of Adolph L. Luetgert for the murder of his wife, Louise, came to end today. so far as taking testimony is concerned. Assistant States Attorney McEwen at once started fin on his closing address. It Is expected that arguments of counsel will take up a week. rt
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
Rubber Plant Destroyed

Naugatuck Conn.,, Feb. 1.-The reclaim ing plant of the United States Rubber company was gutted by fire tonight, caus- ing loss of moro than $7OOO00, partly insured. Most of the rubber mills through out the country are dependent upon this plant for stock, and it Is possible that the fire may necesstate the shutting down of some of the factories
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
New Mexican Swindle

Mexico City, Feb LA new swindle per- petrated upon incautious Americans is re- ported from the state of Oaxaca, where the bogus mine was sold for $3O,0OO. It is said to be another of the operations of the nefarious gang who have been taking in Americans here. All of these swindles could have been prevented by a simple in- quiry by American purchasers through their legation here s-
The age-herald., 1898-02-02

seven witnesses today. nearly all of them testifying with regard to the Savannah river work near Augusta as done by A. J. Twiggs, and comparisons being drawn with that and the work done by the Gay nors.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
Testimony Closed
Griggs' First Meeting

Washington. Feb. 1.-Attorney General Griggs sat in his first cabinet meeting to- day. The cabinet proceedings were very brief and aside from some expression of opinions upon the silver vote in the house yesterday. the principal subject of discus sion was the state of affairs in the Klon- dike. as revealed in the reports coming to the war department from it's agents in Alaska.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
Mrs. TiIghman Dead

New York, Feb. Mrs Augusta Tlgh- man, widow of Gen. Lloyd Tilghman, died today in this city, aged 80 years. Gen. Tilghman, who came from well known Maryland family, served through the Mex ican war, was assistant engineer of the Panama railroad chief engineer of several western railroads, joined the confederate army, and was killed at the battle of Bakers Creek, Miss, in 1863.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
Mrs. Armour Dies

Charleston, s. C., Feb. Mrs. Armour the mother of A. V. Armour, of New York; now, cruising here on his yacht, the Uto- wana, died tonight. She has been i'll for some time and came south to recuperate.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02

the matter today reported favorahly on the suggestion that the city sell he govern ment building of the late exposition and use the amount for the expenses of a building at the Omaha exposition. The military of the city are forcing strcng objectoins, con tending that the build ng was given to the city for military purposes. a.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
THOMPSON SUICIDES.
Was Once Minister to Brazil and Also Repr,.
 sentative.

Santa Rosa, Cal. Feb. 1.-Thomas L. Thompson, ex-united states minister to Brazil, committed suicide here this morn- ing by cutting his throat. Dependency is supposed to have been the cause.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
IN THE SENATE.

Washington, Feb. 1.-Rev. Hugh Johnson, pastor of the Metropolitan Methodist Epis- copal church, Washington, delivered the invocation at the opening of the senate's session today.
 MT. Clark (rep.) presented as a question of personal privilege dispatch from his state published in eastern newspapers to the effect that Henry G. Hay, chairman of tho Laramie county republican committee, had resigned because of the votes cast by the Wyoming senators for the Teller reso- lution. He expressed surprise that the mo- tives and designs of those voting for the resolution should have been impugned He said that the attempt made to commit the republican party to a line of policy never laid down and never contemplated by the party and the further effort to read out of the party those republicans who voted for the resolution, would fail. As for him. self he declined most emphatically to be read out Of the republican party, and was satisfied that the masses of that party would never convict him of political her. esy on account of their record, to have supported the Nelson amendment provid- ing that gold and silver coins should be maintained at parity.
 With Republican Policy
 He felt that his vote was in line with the republican policy outiled at St. Louis He was earnestly in favor of international bimetalhsm and as earnest as any man in The chamber in his efforts to maintain the national honor. He felt that to the repub- lican party might be entrusted the duty to solve the financial question.
 The resolution of MT. Petgrew declaring it to be the policy of the United States not to acquire territory to defend which navy would be required, went over urtil tomor- row at the request of the author.
 MT. Morgan's resolutions presented yes- terday calling upon the president for corre- spondeace and information relating to the arbitration of the Brdtish seizure claims was adopted
 The senate then, at 12:40 D. m., on motion of Mir. Davis chairman of the foreign re- lations committee, wemt into executive session.
 At 4:45 p. m. the senate adjourned.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
Down to 20 in Richmond

Burlington. Ia., Feb. IA coroner's jury today rendered verdict that Mrs. Rath- burn and her daughters came to their death at the hands of A. D. Storms, who is now in jail. There are no threats of lynching.
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
Want to Sell Government Building

Atlanta, Ga. Feb. 2.-The committee from the city council appointed to look into
The age-herald., 1898-02-02

Fashionable fabrics first find 8 full expose at Caheen's. While Spring is on the threshold of time we inviteyou to inspect our Spring collection of Silks and Dress Goods. Smart, tasty dressers, who like to get the first touch of the new spring styles, will find our ad- vance showingof Spring Silks and Dress Goods superior.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-03-13
MARRIED.


ANDERSON-HORR-In Auburn, March s.
1893, by ]. H. Wills, J. P, Nickels Conrad
Anderson and Laura Horn.
BIRD-DUREIN-I Alameda March 10. 1885,
by the Rev. c. E. Rich. John Urban Bird and
Katie Durein
CASTLEBERRY-SBIIT Auburn. March
T. 1885, by ]. II. Wills, ]. P, Richard A. Cas-
tleberry and Cordie Smith.
HADLOCK-CALVIN-In this city, March g.,
1895 by the Rev. John Stephens, WaI.er A
Hadlock and Minnie Calvin. both of Oak
land.
IRELAND-OsMOND-I Auburn, March g..
1885, by ]. H. Wills, j. P, Fred Moor Ire
land and Rosetta Osmond.
MILLER-STILE S-In this city, March q 1898,
by the Rev. John Stephens NJ. Elmer Miller
OF Greenwood, B. c.. and Alice Stiles of San
Francisco.
ROETHER-WALSH-I Oakland. March 9.
1888. by the Rev. DR. e. r. Ollie. Charles ].
Roether of Marysville and Maggie d. Walsh
of Oakland.
STEPHENSON - TOWLE = In Sacramento
March O. 1895, by the Rev. w. S. Hoskinson
STETSON-BEAVER-I Oakland March g.
Furber Stetson and Irene Beaver, both of
Los Angeles Cal.
SHEPHERD - FLINTGER In Greenwood
March s. 1898, by l. E P. La Chance, ]. P,
George W. Shepherd and Carrie NJ. Flintger
VEGHTE-GREEN-I Oakland, March 9, 1885,
by the Rev Dr. f. r. Ollie, William H
Veghte and Mary j. Green, both of San
Francisco.
WINSEL-OTT-In Oakland, March g. 1898, by
the Rev. DIR. F. r. Dille Charles Winsel of
Los Angeles and Bertha L. OFT of Oakland.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-03-13

PLANS and specifications invited for an hos
pitaI building-Clerk' S office. Board of Super
visors. San Francisco, March y, 1898.
In accordance with Resolution No. 1871
Fourth Series) of the Board of Supervisors
public notice is hereby given to architects
that competitive plans and specifications for
the erection of an hospital building will be
pervisors on MONDAY AFTERNOON, Sep
TENDER u, 1898, between the hours of 2:50
and O'Clock
The proposed building to be of modern de-
sign and to be constructed of stone OF brick.
or of both, with all the latest scientific i'm
provements required as TO construction and
sanitation, equal to- II not superior, to any
building designed or contracted for hospital
purposes. as are Indorsed by medical author
ity as being indispensable in the construction
OF such building.
The said hospital building to be erected on
the lot Of land selected and approved by the
Board of Health described as follows:
Commencing at the most southeasterly
ner of tract of land known as and desig-
mated the official map of the city and
county of san Francisco as the 'AInshouse
Tract. and running thence due north along
the easteriy boundary line of said Almshouse
Tract seven hundred and sixty-hve 1853 feet;
feet; thence due south seven hundred and
sixty five C76o) feet TO the southerly line of
along the SAID southerly line of the Aims
house Tract five hundred and fifty t550) feet
TO the point of commencement; containing
1858 acres.
The said plans and specifications to be so
prepared that the cost of the building shall
not exceed in the aggregate the sum OF three
hundred thousand $500, 00O dollars, which
must cover the entire expense for the
erection and completion Of the proposed
building.
NoTICE--Architects will prepare and SUBJ
NIT with their plans and specifications for
said hospital building itemzed estimate
of the cost of said building. the statute re-
quiring eight (S) hours to constitute a days
work with a minimum rate of wages of two
(s2) dollars per day, for persons employed on
said building. with the distinct understanding
that no plans or specifications viii be enter
tanned or considered of buildings the aggre-
gate cost Of which estimated 10 exceed
the sum of three hundred thousand $500 0o01
dollars. Also that the architect whose plans
and specifications of the building are adopted
viii be appointed architect and suEerntend-
ent of the building at compensation of five
49, per cent of the total cost. and will be re-
quired give a good and satisfactory bond
or bonds. the case may be, to insure the
completion and construction of the said
building for the amount of the estimate of
the cost made by the said architect The
architects submitting plans and specifications
determined by the board to be second third
and fourth in merit viii receive premiums OF
$1,000 $3.50 and $500 respectively. with the I'M
Outstanding that any features of said plans
and specifications which may be considered
useful or necessary be embodied in the plans
adopted may be used without further cost or
nharea. JNO. A. RUSSELL. Clerk.