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The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17
ANNIE PIGCOTT'S
 EMBARRASSMENT
The Noted PickpOcket Prom iSeS to Leave the
 Country.
There Is Great Danger, However, of Her Getting HOTnesick After 9
 Little While.

San Francisco's exclusive criminal so- ciety is somewhat agitated over the pros pective loss of one of its swagger set.
 Miss Annie Piggott. alias Annie Pickett, famous as a modern reproduction in fe- male form of "The Artful Dodger," has formally announced her intention of de- parting for foreign shores.
 To tell the plain. somber truth about Annie, she Is one of the most notorious pickpockets and one of the worst all- round crooks ever known in this city, of which she Is a native. She is about twenty-five years old according to the calendar, but if reckoned on the gauge of her transgressions her age should be told in decades
 The police have arrested Annie a great
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17
THE BROKEN HEARTED.
The Sermon Preached by Rev. J.
 A. B. Wilson Last NiQbt.

At the Howard-Street Methodist Epis- copal Church last night the pastor, Rev. J. A. B.Wnson. preached on Heart Heal ing" from Luke, iv:1S: He hath sent me to heal the broken-hearted." He said in part:
 The broken-hearted are the subjects of gospel endeavor Broken hearts may be healed, not helped merely. and for this very purpose the gospel was sent into the world. It Is great commission to be as sOCiated with the Savior in this beneficent mission of healing the broken-hearted. hearts. I once thought that people of very large means were exempt from such eX- periences. but I have long since learned that there are no exemptions in this way.
 God helps us Yes, he does help us. for "He hath sent me to heal the broken hearted" l know the healer, and can point every broken-hearted to his al- mighty, all-tender, all-helping power.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17
CALIFORNIA LIMITED. SAN FRANCISCO
 TO
 CHICAGO.

Trains leave from and arrive ct Market street Ferry Chronicle building. Telephone Main 1920. Oak land Ohice-111S Broadway. Sacramento Oe- hce-20l st
 The Best RaiIway-San Francisco to Chicago LOOK AT THE TIME OF THE CALIFORNIA
 LIMITED.
 Leave san Francisco 4:So ?. m: Mondays and Thursdays; arrive Kansas City 6.o0 D. m Thursdays and Sundays: arrive St Louis fnos s a. m. Frid9ys and Mondays; arrive Chicago y:4S a. m, Fridays and Mondays DINING CARS under Harvey's managenen+ Buffet smoking Cars and Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars This train carries First-Class Passenger. only. but no extra charge Is made The ATLANTIC EXPRESS. leaving daily .. 4:SO P: m-, carries Pullman Palace and Phi man Tourist Sleeping Cars on fast time Di for all points East. ''S New rails. new ties, new ballast now bridges. The shortest crossing of the desert and country that interests by its varied and beautiful scenery. The highest grade of pas senger equipment and meals at Harvey's fa- nous dinins-rooms.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17
THE FIGEL CASE.
It VIII Come Up for TrioI Before Judge Carroll Cook
 TO-DOV

The trial of Theodore Figel for the mur- der of Isaac Hoffman will come before Judge Cook this morning. and it is almost a certainty that this time the case will proceed without further delay
 Figel Is now out on bonds of s1OO. 900. his sureties being his father Joseph Figel, his mother, S. II. Seymour and J. F. Plummell.
 The case will include but little more than was developed at the preliminary nearing, except that the defense expects a little more latitude in exposing the fam fly relations of the Hoffmans in order to bear out the suicide theory. All such evi- qence was ruled out at the preliminary hearing, and objections to all questions touching upon Hoffmans home life were sustained. Figel hopes the Superior Court will rule differently.
 About forty witnesses have been sub penaed for the trial so far.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17

we need expect no permanent results for good, unless the people obey the cry of Thus saith the Lord, Repent, and turn yourselves from your idols" It will not do to have a few weeks of revival fervor and hallelujahs to the Lord, and then go back to desecrate the house of God with merchandise and worldly entertainment God declares that we must put away all these idols before he will pour out his spirit in power and lasting effect upon his people. The salvation of our nation depends upon its return to God. who in myriad voices is crying through these the Lord thy God: for thou hast fallen by thine iniquity.' Happy our lot could we hear the call of mercy. and return, saving, What have I to do any more with idols 2 !"
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17
Commercial League.

Despite the threatening weather quite a crowd of fans went out to the Com mercial League grounds at Sixteenth and Folsom streets yesterday and saw the White House team defeat the Altos.
 The game was little one sided owing to the heavy batting of the dry-goods representatives. Keely's work at second stamped him as being the right man for that position. The ground was a little soggy from rains, but the live ball trav- eled over 1t with speed enough to make the players move around lively. Score:
 Runs. Hits Errors White House ..............-.. IS Il Altos ....... .................. 6 Batteries-White House. Russell and Eager; Altos, Whean and Bodie.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17
REGULAR ARMY AND NAVY UNION.

The following named have been installed as officers of California Garrison. Regular Army and Navy Union, for the current term: F. J. Schneider. C.. R. L. Deverell. S. V. C.; Will fam Grosh, J. V. C.; F. A. Hechter A: A R Holzheid, P. M; l.. r. Guidet O.: Robert Me Newman, o. of G.; D. Bennett O. of W: F Fitzgerald and Robert Mickey, trustees Dur ing the evening there were present members of other garrisona.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17
YOUNG LADIES' INSTITUTE.

A visiting board has been organized. The of this board will in a body visit all the branches of the institute in this city and in the counties bordering the bay.
 The reports that coming at this time are all favorable. The per capita tax is now due. Reports show that the treasury of each of the local branches is in good condition and there Is also showing of increase in the head quarters fund.
 Branch No. will install its officers on Fri day and refreshments will be served.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17
Other Games.

The threatening weather did not keep the small boy from enjoying his favorite pastime. Many games were played, among which are the following: Cliff House Javarlcas g. Belmonts 2; Midgets II, James G. Phelans 0; Young Olympics 21 Emporium Jrs. S; Young Umatillas 32. Young Midgets 10; Yeals 1S Young Sodality 6; Towards 13, Examiner Mascots Il; Young Clevelands 9, Young Californias 1: National Stars II. Mission Stars 3; Young California Markets 12 Young Marines 9
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17
CVclers' Leadue.

The interest in baseball among the wheelmen is unabated. Yesterday g games were attended by many followers of the sport, and the same enthusiasm that has been shown in cycling was man ifested.
 The Acme Wheelmen defeated the Olympic Cyclers in one of the closest games played since the beginning of the tournament by score Of ' to 5.
 The Olympic Wheelmen had very little trouble in lowering the colors of the Re liance Wheelmen. Score IS to g.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17

Earned runs-Santa Cruz l. Three-bas hit Arellanes. Two-base hits-BOrland 2 Sacri- flee hlt-Hammond. First base on errors San ia Cruz 4. Alerts I. First base on called balls Santa Cruz g. Alerts ?. Left on bases-Santa Cruz Il, Alerts 9 Struck out-By Balz l. by Moskiman l. by Iberg G. by Doyle 2. Double plays-Williams to Devereaux, Williams to Arel- lanes to Devereaux- Passed balls-Hammond 2. Time of game-1 hour and 40 minutes. Um- rnira arfa
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17
RAILROAD TRAVEL.


tfAGlIlN N1SLhM-l
 TrRInA leave and are due fO RrrIv'
 SAN FRANCISCO.
 (Nain Line, Foot of Market Street.) LEAVE FROM JANUARY l, 1898 A *5:OOA Niles, San Jose and Way Stations... |" 7:OOA Hcnicia, SuisJIa and Sacramento. ! 5:0OA Marysville, OrOyille and Bedding via
 Woodland ....................... 1;00A Yacayillo md Rumsey.. :........ 7iSoA Martinez, San Ramon, Vallejo, Napa,
 Calistoga and Santa Rosa. ........ SfOOA Atlantic Express, Ogden and East. s:;sOA Mics San Jose, Stockton, lone,
 Sacramento, Marysyile. Chico.
 Tchama ard Rel Bluff ............ 'S=30A Peters, Milton and Oakdale. 0i0OA New Orleans Express. Merced Ray
 mond, Fresno, Bakersfield Santa
 Barbara, Los Angeles, Deming,
 El Paso New Orleans and East. 0:0OA Vallejo Martinez, Merced and Q.
 Fresno o.............-...-..... sI:OOP Sacramento River Steamers. I:OOF Niles. Ean Jcse ard Way Ststions.. I=30P MartiLez and Way Stations ...... 2:OOP Liyermore, Mendota, Hanford and Liyermofe, st San Jose, Nile: snd Way
 stations. ,..........,..s...---.. ! @I0OP Martine1, San Ramon, Vallejo.
 Napa, Calistoga, Fl Verano and
 Sahta ltQsa. .:..'.. ::.... '..'.'';' 4'OSP Benicia' Yncayille, w co diand,
 Knights Landing Marysvilie, Oro-
 vile and Sacramento. 4i3oP Niles, San Jose, Tracy and Stockton .. ABBOT LathrUp, Modesto Merced Berenda,
 Fresno, Moiave (for Rardsburg),
 Santa Barbara and Les Angeles. 4:SOP Santa Fo Route Atlantic Express
 for Mojave and East. t............. T5:30P Sunset Limited, " Los Angeles, Fl
 Paso, Fort Worth, Little Rock. St.
 Louis, Chicago and East .......... s T5:31P Sunset Limited Annex" Fl Psso.
 New Orleans and East ............ s 6;0OP European Mail, Ogden and East.... 6:OOP IlHywards, Niles and San Jose e.,.... ISsDOP Vallejo S:OOP Oregon Express SaeramentO Marys-
 vllo Reddiug, Portland. Puget
 Sound and East ................
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17
ANCIENT ORDER OF FoREsrERs.

The officers of Court Lincoln were installed last Monday night. NJ. B. Burlingame Is chief ranger and R. N. McLennan recording secre- tary.
 Last Tuesday High Sub Chief Ranger Boehm instituted a new court at Paloma with twen- ty-eght charter members
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17
MOUNT TAMALPAIS SCENIC RAILWAY

(Nla Sausalito Ferry.) Leave San Francisco Commencino Nov
 I3, 1897. WEEK DATS-s;S0 a. m; 1:45 D. m SCNDAYS-S:00. 10:00. II 80 a. m: 1:15 p m Special trips can be arranged fo, by applying to THOS. COOK & SON, 621 Market st. San Francisco. or telephoning Tavern of Tamalpais
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17
NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD.
 Nia SauSnlifn Esrr,
a Sau usalito Ferry.

From San Francisco, Commencing September
 19. 1897.
 WEEK DAYS For Mil Valley and San Rafael-'7:25. '9:so. n:30 a. m; S1:45, 3:45, +5:15. 500 6:3O b. m Extra trips for San Rafael on Mondays Wed nesdays and Saturdays at II 80 D. u
 SUNDAYS. For NH Valley and San Rafael-ss:Oo s1o.oa .ll:sO a. m; '1:l5, 800. s4:S0. 6:15 D. ID. Trains marked to San Quentin
 THROUGH TRAINS t:25 a. m. weekdays for Cazadero and way s+a . tions; 1:45 D. m. Saturdays (rnixed trainl fo, Duncan Mills and way stations; 500 a. m Sundays for Point Reyes and way stations
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17

Diaries, memorandums, calendars. daily journals, blank books and good printing at Sanborn & Vails
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-17

TrRIas leave and are due fO Rrrivo as
 SAN FRA NCHSs;O.
 Main Line. Foot of Market Street.l
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-12
TRADE is IMPROVING
IN EASTERN SPAIN.
The U. S. Consul Agent at Grao Says
There is Good Opening for Amer
lean Exporters.

WASHINGTON. Nov. n.-An encourag-
ing sign for the future as far as pros
poets Of continued peace are concerned,
is the report TO the state department
from United States Consular Agent Mer-
tens. at Grao. on trade conditions in east
ern Spain. He says that commercial af-
fairs are in a more promising condition
and business activity is noticeable and
confidence seems to be restored.
A signal fact noted by the consular
agent is the abolition by the Spanish
government Of the war tax OF "a per
cent on exports. The effect OF this tax
was only to hamper trade, without special
benefit to the treasury. The returns OF
exports for September indicated this
greater activity and as the export tax
is collected on these goods. hopes for inn
provement in the shipping trade during
the coming season are well founded.
Heavy shipments OF Spanish onions are
reported. including 10000 crates, and. as
these are packed entirely for the Amer-
can market, Mr.. Mertens says 1t is pity
that they could not be shipped direct as
the trans-shlpments by England must
have increased the cost OF this vegetable
He sees large opening for American
exports in Spain again, particularly to-
bacco, petroleum and slaves.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-12
WE'LL WORTH RETAINING.

WASHINGTON. Nov. lL-Charles A.
Whittier, 'brigadier general Of volunteers,
now collector OF customs at Manila,
under date OF September ~ last, has sub
mitted a report OF his observations upon
the condition OF things in Manila and
the Philippine Islands. He says:
THE most important questions are the
currency. the revenue dneludlng the
cedula, or head taxi. opium and the ad-
mission Of Chinese. II would create a
financial revolution to attempt to substi-
tute in moment any currency on the
islands to replace the present one.
"The cedula. or head tax. which has
given an income OF Il6,OOO.OOO a year, has
varied from 50 per head to $3.50.
September 3 went over the line Of
the Manila railway. l23 miles In length,
running northward from Manila. The
line has opened and developed a country
OF most extraordinary fertility. Rice Is
the principal produce, but there is much
sugar, There are possibilities or cotton
coffee, and almost anything, have never
seen a country Of such splendid product
i've power. for the first 100 miles almost
all OF It being under cultivation. A week
later i went up the Pasig river to Ia
guna. the extraordinay fertility of the
soil being again marked characters
tic. II one-half the English merchants
say OF tho richness of the islands to the
south be true 1t would be most valu
able acquisition to the United states.
customs house receipts during our in
cumbency, "a working days, amounted t.
100000.
with the increase Of industries contin
gent upon occupancy, they shoul,
amount. within two years, to $S,OOO'OOO
year at least"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-12
FREE COLLEGE EDUCATION
FOR CUBAN YOUNG MEN
General wheelers Plan for the Develop
ment OF Cuba-Colleges
offer Free Tuition

NEW YORK. NoY u.-General Joseph
Wheeler is deeply interested in the edu-
cation Of Cuban young men. He believes
that II Young Cubans will come to this
country and be tutored and then re-
turned home they will be OF great use
in developing Cuba and introducing
stable form of government.
General Wheeler has commissioned
Gilbert X. Harroun. treasurer Of Union
College, to ask the American colleges
IL each Of them would give reeduca-
tion to two or more Cubans II the right
sort of men could be found to secure a
college course in this country.
Mr.. Harroun has written to over 800
college presidents in the United States
asking them to cooperate and advance
General Wheeler plan. over 100 replies
are at hand with one accord the colleges
agree to take two or more young men
who can pass the examination and
make them benehclarles to the extent
Of free tuition. In many cases the col
lege agrees to aid the young men be
yond free tuition. In several instances
the colleges. recognizing the difficulties
under which young men in Cuba have
labored. have agreed to receive then
without insisting upon their passing th'
examinations.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-12
FIoURINa on coNsoLIpAlloN.

NEW YORK. Nov. 1.-THE American
Tobacco Company. OF which James b.
Duke is president. will. at Newark. n.
j.. December 5. meet to ratify or reject
the proposition TO turn over to the Con-
tinentai Tobacco Company. yet to be
incorporated In New Jersey with cap
ital OF t750O0.O00. all the plug tobacco
interests and plant of tho american
which retains its interests In cigarettes
and smoking tobacco. At this meeting
action will be taken as to amending the
bylaws and to provide that no director
or officer Of tho American shall. when in
office. engage directly or indirectly In
anything similar to that which the Amer
lean Is engaged. or In the manufacture
or sale Of any supplies lor or connected
Herewith without the consent Of two
thirds OF the directors Of the American.
The penalty suggested in the event Of a
decision that the rule has been violated
is vacatlng OF Office. a fine Of 80 and
prosecution for damages.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-12
Suspicion Points to q Chinese
Youth, Although There IsNo
Direct Evidence.
NO KNOWN CAUSE FOR DEED
Victim Sueeumbed to an Operation :
Physician VINO Operated Upon Her
Is Attacked With Paralysis.

PENDLEToN. Or. Nov. li.-Miss May
Wallace. teacher in the Pendleton acad-
emy. was shot through the body while
standing by window at the home Of her
parents in this city at O'Clock last even
ing. The shot was fired through the win
dow glass by some person who stood out
side OF the house. Suspicion rests upon a
young Chinese named Coon as the perpe-
traitor Of the crime.
Miss Wallace came here from the east
with her fathers family year ago. and
has since been teaching at the Pendleton
academy. She Is one Of the brightest
most cultivated intellectually, and charm
ing socially OF all the young ladies Of this
city. Universally she Is loved and re-
spected for her admirable qualities.
Scarcely one has more friends or fewer
enemies.
Miss Wallace has been teacher Of a
class OF Chinese youths. in addition to
her regular duties on the faculty Of the
academy. Recently she expelled Coon. a
young Chinese boy. probably not more
than % years old. from the class. Coon
was much mortified and enraged at his
expulsion.
Last night. Just at O'Clock. Miss Wal
lace stood by dining table in her home
on Webb street. doing some sewing. when
some one fired through the window. the
bullet entering her body just below the
hip joint. ranging upward and coming
clear through. SO the surgeon located II
on the other side Just beneath the skin.
An operation was performed by DR.. G.
". King on Miss Wallace. by which four
inches OF the smaller intesunes were re-
moved. The operation appeared success
full for a time. but the patient was too
weak to stand the shock and she died al
o'clock. No evidence has been secured
warranting the naming Of anyone as a
suspect and the affalr is shrouded ir
mystery.
Coon. the Chinaman. is held, but the
officers say they have yet no evidenc,
pointing to his guilt.
Soon after the operation on Miss wal
lace, DR.. G. W. King was stricken with
paralysis. The operation performed dur
ing the forenoon, after which King re
tired to his Office. He was crossing tn,
room to his desk. when the right foot los
power At the desk the doctor began t,
write prescription for the patient. whel
the hand also refused to obey the will
and an instant later the entire right sid
was completely paralized. He was re
moved to his home. where he lies in
critical condition.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-12
SUIT FILED AGAINST
RAILROAD COMPANY.
Stockholders OF the U. p. & O. Sue the
Reorganization Committee Of the
Road-Legallty Of Voting.

NEW YORK. Nov 1.-THE Tribune
says:
ID. Ellery Anderson has been retained
by certain stockholders Of the U. p. D.
& n. @. X. X. Co. 10 bring suit against
the reorganization. COMMITTEES OF that road
either collectively or as Individual mem
bers. Interesting points are likely 20 be
brought Up in this suit The device Of a
voting trust IN railway organizations has
been a feature Of many such reorganiza-
lions, but In the suit which Mr. Anderson
IL preparing 20 institute the Legality Of
such voting trust win for the first time
be tested -Ft-fr ~
The U. p. d. & q. was originally leased
20 the Union Pacific. The Union Pacific
also controlled the Colorado CentraLs At
tho time o6 the failure Of the Union
Paelnc. J. p. Morgan Co. held about
H0000O Of Colorado Central bonds in
one OF the Union Pacific collateral trusts.
and $4,000 Of Union Pacific D. & G.
bonds belonging 10 the Union Pacific
Railway Company In another.
In settling up the affairs Of the Union
Pacific Railway Company they were de-
sirous OF separating from the main sys-
TEN all the branch and leased lines and
realizing on all these securities. Hall
Graten & Company formed a syndicate
which purchased from J. p. Morgan &
Co. the whole SiO,5Oo.CO0 Of the Colorado
Central and Union Pacific D. * G. bonds
held by that arm. After this purchase.
they organized the U. p. d. & g. re-
organization committee which included
most Of the men who had been in the
syndicate and turned the bonds into the
Central Trust Company, which was des-
ignated as a depository. Under the re-
organization plan certificates were issued
against these bonds. Some OF the stock
holders are not satisfied with this ar
rangement and will appeal to the courts.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-12
PROFESSIONAL BULLFIGHTERs
TO PETITION MKINLEY,
VIII Ask That no Legal Steps Be Taken
10 Prevent II. and Declare the Sport
Pleasing to Americans.

NEW YORK. Nov. liza special 20
the World from washington says:
At a recent meeting OF the professional
bullhghters In Havana, It was determined
to forward to President Mckinley a
petition that after the beginning Of the
American control. there be no legal
steps taken to prevent them from carry
ing on their amusement The bullfight-
ers declare that their livelihood depends
upon their ability to continue in their
chosen profession, and that 1t would be
sore disappointment to the people OF
Havana II their chief entertainment was
forbidden.
The gladlatOrs will state that General
Lee, during his residence in Cuba, never
missed an opportunity to witness a
fight.
They also declare that all Americans
who have witnessed bullhght are great
ly pleased with the performance.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-12
cARNEaIE Musr sHow CAUSE.

NEW YORK. Nov. li.--Justlce Law
renee. OF the supreme court, today issued
an order directing the sheriff to arrest
Andrew Cariegie, the millionaire iron and
steel manufacturer Carnegie was served
with notice by Commissioner Of Jurors
Gray, on November 1, to appear before
him November 10 to testify as to his quail
ihcatins to act as special juror. Car
negie did not present himself and Cor
poration Counsel Whalen directed a mo-
tion to be made for his arrest. The war
rant will be executed as soon as possible.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-11-12
sHowHR OF MnrEoRg ExpEcrEp.

NEW YORK. Nov. ii.-Professor J. X.
Rees. OF Columbia university. will begin
the first clear night. to watch for the
shower Of meteors expected to fall be-
tween now and November n. Prepara-
tons have also been made at Yale.
Princeton. and other colleges and uni
versities to observe tho shower. DR.. FL
kin. director Of Yale observatory. had a
meteoragraph constructed In 1890 and
hopes TO use this in registering the me-
teors now approaching the earth.
This shower was expected last Novem-
Der. According to astronomical ealcula-
tIons. II Is due this month. but as other
figures and calculations have so recently
proved unreliable. DR.. Rees said that
the shower might not come before next
November. When the meteors do put
in an appearance. they wl1 be seen in
the eastern and southern heavens not
earlier than II in the evening.