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The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26

Fitzgerald's home in Berkeley; morse and lot of furniture and farm1ns a rIeis plements. It had been stipulated l was S to receive all these articles. Ihe cHloh5z ems were sold to Jake sPantoskey, aile .a when I charged MT. Fitzgerald Wltn lIe sale he laughingly acknowledged that he had done so"
 'These men used to sit in my office at night and often initiated my handWrlt- ing, showing 1t to me and saying; oSe' we can write just like you One day Ja cob Greenhood, at that time president oI the California (Oakland) Bank, drove up to my store. ..1. him. I jumped Tn his buggy dressed as l was in my butchers apron. When we reached the bank he asked me to sign my name on blank sheet of paper. l olo so and he said: 'I thought so, the sigma ture to this note as a forgery. We can send those fellows across to San Quen- tin.
 "He then showed me a note purportfng to be signed by me. It was drawn in favor of E. l.. Fitzgerald.
 "Suit was afterward brought against me to recover $250 on this note and Sl00 on one drawn in favor of Ole c. Vinzent. After the case was submitted, the Judge took it under advisement. Further proceed ngs were quashed and I have never been called upon to pay those forged notes. l asked MT. Greenhood afterward as to whether he secured his money. He gave me an evasive answer. limiting that some one narrowly escaped trip to State Prison.
 This scathing indictment of E. L. Fitz- gerald by the men with whom he has been associated reveals his actions in private life and his conduct in public office. With this record and as the protege of Mayor Phelan this man asks the votes of decent citizens. Accused of serious crimes, thrust upon the Democrats of the city, dragged from his Alameda obscurity by Mayor Phelan. Fitzgerald impudently seeks the suffrages of self-respecting peo- pie. The Mayor. boss and "hefter,,. could find, in his opinion, no Democrat in five wards honest enough to stand the test of public criticism. But E. L. Fitzgerald, accused of shameful offenses, was carried from Alameda, a discredited sharper in his dealings with the living, to seek as Phelan's favorite, to obtain control of the sacred interest of the dead
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
ODD FELLOWS JUBILEE. A Meeting to Be Held To-Night tc Make Arrangements for the
 Grand Eue11f Next Year

There will be a meeting tonight in Odd Fellows building for the purpose of talk ing the preliminary steps for the golden jubilee of Odd Fellowship in California, to be held in September of next year. There will be present the majority of the grand officers and delegates from subor- dinate lodges, the Rebekah lodges and the encampments. The meeting will be under the auspices of California Lodge, which inaugurated the movement. Among those who have expressed willingness to be present are Karl c. Breuck, grand master; J. l.. Robinette. grand warden; George T. Shaw, grand secretary; Judges | I. de Haven and W. ". Morrow, M
 M. Estee, Jacob H. Neff, William Henry Barnes, w. T. Galloway B. " Day, d.
 H. Simpson, F. E. Wright ana n. J. Dig-
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
COLONEL IRISH FOR GAGE.

Colonel John P. Irish will raise his voice this evening in Metropolitan Temple against Mcguire and the fusion ticket in general. Colonel Irish's ability as an or ator is so well known as to need no com ment; 1t Is also known that he has many times stood on the platform in Metro politan Temple, where he has so often worked for the success of the gold Demo- cratic ticket Two years ago he joined the ranks of the Gold Democrats and worked hard for Bryans defeat He now considers that the old battle of 1896 is to be fought over again, and will do his best to make Mcguire feel like an iciclc in July on the day after election.
 Another meeting will be held this even
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
William A. Deane Indorsed.

At a meeting of the Colored Equal Rights Union League, held last evening, William A. Deane was indorsed for Coun- ty Clerk He was warmly eulogized by the members of the league, and his many friends, and he will receive their unani- rendered. tfe Iisual musical entertafnment of the evening. The league adjourned to attend meeting of the Julius Kahn Club on Howard street
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
In the Divorce Courts.

George Larsen has been granted a di- vorce from Elisa c. Larsen on the ground of infideIity. Decrees of divorce on the ground of neglect have been granted Catherine Rustad from William Rustad and Matilda L. Orr from Charles F. Orr Suits for divorce on the ground of infidel- ity have been filed by Alfred Kahn against Mary Kahn, and Fred w. Bennett against Margery Fl. Bennett. Barbara H. Rushworth has sued William V. Rush. worth for a divorce, alleging cruelty as & cause of complaint
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
STEWART'S MANAGEMENT OF
 E. 1. FITZGERALD.

l. J. Stewart who Is associated with the Laymance Real Estate Company of Oakland interviewed last night III reference voucher dated June 3o I8o6 against the State Labor Bureau for services performed during the months ot May and June, I8o6 amounting to $o5. He blamed the transaction follows:
 T was appointed to position in the San Francisco Mint on May z 896 and performed services whatever tor the State Labor Bureau after that date Before re- celved my appointment in the Mint of employ ment and E. L. Fitzgerald Labor Commissioner sent for me and informed that he could give temporary ponent III his department and that the pay would be much but would assist paying expenses until received my appointment in the Mint.
 T accepted the offer and engaged in gathering some statistics for the State Labor Bureau During the time was employed by Mr. Fitzgerald he advanced money for expenses III sums o SI and S2 at tme but exceed all told S2o After received my appointment posi- ton III the Mint MT. Fitzgerald for me- and as came into 1S ohce he lett thepeSenceo Edward M Greene h1S deputy Mr. Greene had number of vouchers on the desk and he requested to sign the services performed by Mr. Greenes actions indicated to me that he was trying to conceal from the amount of money for which was sgnng but while signing my name to the voucher noticed that the amount was for Sos Of this amount prepared say that received no part of if ex cept as before stated small different times but not to exceed $2o.
 q positive that performed no services for the State Labor Bureau alter my appointment Mint which was on May 7, 1890 l am positive that C. L. Dam the Den
 y Labor Comm1ssoner was present when signed the voucher therefore It was utterly impossible him to have me as IS indicated by the voucher YOU have just shown me- The voucher you have just shown me reads: For extra work for the months of May and Tune at S7 so per month When went to work the bureau there was stipulated amount per month that was to receive and certain did not work three weeks all told There is one thing am positive about and that did receive the amount that was requested to sign for namely So5
 4Signed)
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Charged With Grand Larceny.

Henry Raymond, a newsboy, 14 years of age, was booked at the City Prison yesterday by Policeman Driscoll on the charge of grand larceny. He is suspected of being the boy who entered Julius Van Vliet's jewelry store. 752 Market street, Monday and stole a valuable diamond stud which man a few minutes previ- ously had selected and promised to return for The boy denies that he had any thing to do with the stealing of the stud
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
All Are Republicans.

A meeting of Republicans was held last evening at S36 Howard street A delega- ton of fifty members of the Holland Club of the Forty-fifth District visited the meeting. Many speeches were made and much enthusiasm shown.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
Yorke Council. '. M. I.

Yorke Council No. 50S, T. M l., will give its second entertainment in Union- spare Hall this evening. Miss Pauline Upham will render some of her new se- lections. The affair will be under the di- ment consisting of H. McNesby, William Gill, D. Hanlon, James Reilly, M. J. Mo Dermott and T. J. Horan.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26

ing in Odd Fellows Hall Hon. E. T. Preston of this city and Frank H. Short of Fresno. both good speakers, will ad- dress the meeting.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
Your Opportunity.

We will send free sample of Smiths Dandruff Pomade to any one troubled with dandruff, eczema and itching scalp. Address Smith Bros. Fresno, Cal
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
The Heinrichs To-Day.

The fifth of the Heinrich recitals will be given at Sherman & Clay Hall this after noon at o'clock, and at Il o'clock in the morning MT. Heinrich will give an "In- tellectuai Music Lesson"
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
Mock Moo Died.

Mock Moo the Chinaman shot In the last Monday night, died yesterday.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26

You will find the latest things in wall paper at Ciarks. 552 Market street.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
FRANZ LEsLIE,s POpULAR MONTHLY 10 oENrs

Immensely improved. Superbly illustrated Price cut to 10 cents Buy a copy to-day Edition limited.
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STILL WELLS=FARGO
 SELLS ITS STAMPS
Only Superior Conrt Decision Says Mr. Valentine, but
 There Will Be Others

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D. APPLETON AND COMPANIES
 NEW BOOKS.
Her Memory.

By Maarten Martens, author of Gods Fool,'' '"The Greater Glory" ''Joost Avelingh," etc. Uniform edition. With Photogravure Portrait. 12mo. Cloth, $1 50.
 After Maarten Martens long silence this new example of his fine literary art will be received with peculiar interest He offers in this book a Singularly delicate and sympathetic study of character. The ScOur9e of God. By J. Bloundelle- Burton. author of "The Clash of Arms" Tn the Day of Adversity," Pronounced" etc. 12mo. Cloth, $1; paper. 50 cents. No. 251. Appletons' Town and Country Li- brary.
 The authors high rank among the romantic novelists of the day is confirmed by the intense interest of this spirited and absorbing tale.
 These books are for sale by all booksellers; or they will be sent by mail on receipt of price by the publishers,
 D. APPLETON AND COMPANY,
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Special Values This Week !!

cases FULL-SlZE MARSEILLES BEDSPREADS
 white and coored all hemmed. $2.OO
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-18
FIGHT ON THE ISLAND.

Sunday morning about o'clock a
sailor named MCDONNELL who belongs
on one OF the ships at the yard, went
10 the home of Il colorcd woman
named Jennie Smith, and wanted to
get in. The woman refused to open
her door. Mcdonnell then bursted ii
open and beat not only Jennie Smith,
but two other women who lived there
They were so BADLY beaten that the
services of physician had to be
called. Some men came to the women's
assistance and treated Mcdonnell to
a good humping, hut he managed to
make his escape \ warrant has been
issued for his arrest
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-18
rnc COSTA uicnn countcrfeiters.

For many months the Costa Rican
Connt"rfcitcrs have been issuing bogus
notes of the government of the island I'M
Ill the amount, it is said, has reached
bureau Were chiefly instrumental i'm bring.
ing the malcfactors to Justice The cf.
iicicnCy OF the secret service is un-
doubted, but 1t is by no means a secret
hut patent fact that the service thai
iioStyttor's Stomach ISiiters does the
weak, nervous and dyspeptic is of genuine
value. There have been from time to
lime countcrfcits of ii, as there are OF The
genuine Costa Rican notes. but the NINA.
tU"c rotc of hand on the label ana the Wig
nCttc Of ST. George and the Dragon
coupled with the cXquiaite,y finished typo
graphical work are not successfully fmi-
table. Any one who has used the Filters
knows its admirable qualities and the fca-
lures Of the exterior of the bottles This
agreeable tonic absolutely prevents and
remedies malaria. rheumatism, liver COM
plant. kidney trouble and dyspepsia
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-18
NAVAL NEWS.

Chief Engineer l.. T. Allen has been
transferred from the Continental Iron
Works TO the Union Iron Works. Lieu
tenant y. NJ. Beccher. from the Gedney
home on two months leave L!cuten-
ant J. =. McCiuinncss. from the Alba
tro's home on two months leave Lieu
tenant a. w. Dodd, from the Monad-
mock home on two months leave.
The Navy Department has been in
formed OF the breaking down of .Absa-
ION Kirby, chief engineer of the u. S.
$. Baltimore. now Il: Honolulu The
officer has been invalided home.
The President has decided to give
Lieutenant Thomas Stevens. of the
navy, another chance for promotion to
the grade of lieutenant-commande
The officer was recently repOr cd
against by the Examining Board. and
ii the President had approved the re-
port the officer would have been drop
ped from the service. He will now,
however, be put on probat ton for four
months.
The Alert has arrived al San Diego
ana'.he Olympia has sailed from NaGas-
aki for Yokohama.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-18
PORTSMOU I'll N EVYS

value OF the Bible as Literature" as
the subject is Of such general interest
visitors. both gentlemen and ladies,
Will be admitted to this lecture.
MISS Julia Dewey as the ,dashing
Mrs. Dick Chetwyn and Miss Linda
Young as Constance Winthrop in the
coming production Of young Mrs.
winthrop" will undoubtedly win great
appreciation If their work at the re-
hearsals can be taken as q criterion.
Rev. p. G. Elsonny, of Danville,
preached his first sermon of the series
Of meetings which he will conduct at
the Fourth Street Baptist church last
night, 1t was clear and strong and
Mr. Elsonny undoubtedly impressed
the people with his Intention to preach
the word Of God just as it is There
VIII be an afternoon service at $3.50
every afternoon and at 1880 p. m.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-18
DEAD Az COLON.
report of Consul. Asbby's Death Cons
hrnrd supposed TO Have Hcel
Drowned I'm IN eS1Orm

"EN"uc III Stor".
Washington, D. c., Jan. 1.-THE
State Department received official con-
hrmation to-day of the reported death
or United States Consul Ashby, at
Colon The notice came from United
states NOusul-General GudEer, at
iahama. 1t was a brief statement
mat Ashby had been drowned, with
OUT any particulars OF the event, and
an announcement that man would be
temporarily put In the Consulate. Mr..
GuuSer stated further that he was
gong from Panama to Colon. pre-
sumably to look after the affairs of
the Consulate, install the new man and,
IL possible arrange for the recovery of
the remains of MIR. Ashby.
William w. Ashby was n native of
Spottsylvania county, Va, about IS
years of age He was n newspaper
man by profession and was extremely
popular with his associates In Wash
inEtnn during the time he served as a
Washington correspondent for Virginia
newspapers. He was Republican In
politics and received his first appoint
ment in the Consular service under
the Harrison administration being ap-
pointed Consul to Colon May Sd, 1892
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-18
BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL AssO
CATION

The Portsmouth Baptist Sunday
School Association met in monthly
session Sunday afternoon at o'clock
with the South Street Sunday school,
In the absence of the president, Rev.
j. w. Mitchell presided.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
The reports Of the schools we're read
and ordered accepted.
Inc ACCESSIBILITY of securing city
missionary was discussed and a com
mttee, consisting of one member of
each Sunday school, was appointed to
see at what salary one could be Sc
cured.
a committee, consisting Of DR.. A. z.
owen. DR.. w. l.. Fisher and Rev J.
w. Mitchell, was appointed to define
his duties.
There being no other business the
association adjourned to meet the
third Sunday in February with Cal
vary Baptist Sunday school, Scots
vile.
The singing at the meeting, which
was of high order, was rendered by
the South Street Baptist church choir
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-18
ACTING sUspICIOlTsI,Y

Saturday night Justice Ainsworth
mad occasion to be away from home
late. His wife's brother promised to
come to the house and stay with her
until he came home, so Mrs. Ainsworth
fastened up the house, went up stairs
and set waiting for him About o
O'Clock she saw some one open the
gate, walk in the yard and try the
back door. She naturally concluded
1t was her brother so she raised the
window and called: as that you,
nrothcr?' he man, whom she says,
WAS either white man or q mulatto.
walked out, went Il little distance of
and waited. In short while he came
back and tried the window. Consta-
Bile Huybert came along and the man
left. His intentions were, no doubt. to
rob the house if he could have gotten
in
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-18
REAL ESTATE SALE.

Judge Leigh II. Watts, special COM
missioner, with John c. Nicmeyer as
auctiOnccr, yesterday sold sixteen lots
of the estate Of the late Henry T.. Gull
pepper, situated on Scott and Duke
streets and Race avenue. DR. V. c.
CulDCppcr became the purcha ser of
eleven for $l,l45. and c. l.. Culpepper
one for SlI5. Whit Wilkins TWO for
5000 G. Goodman two for 1925, j. r.
Odom one for $50. Total selling
amount of property. Sl,975.
Mr.. G. NJ Reynolds sold at auction
yesterday under a deed of trust, a
house and lot situated on Nelson
street. near Green. in Brighton, Mrs
joseph Broughton being the purchaser
n 5000.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-18
PUBLIC BUILDING COMMITTEE
NllCIr'HS

The joint committee on Public Build
ing met yesterday afternoon at 5
CLOCK, at the Board of Trade rooms,
with the following members present
{. 5. Sherwood, John w. Happier, John
T. King, S. II. Montagues, Charles r.:
Nash, w. II. Fairless and H. c. Me
meyer, secretary. Mr.. Hatton being abb
sent, Mr.. Sherwood called the meeting
to order.
Chairman lIatton to Congrea sman
w. y. Young and Mr. Young's reply
thereto, bo:h of which letters were free
~ discussed, especially Mr.. Young's,
which gave the committee much hope
as to the prospects of the bill providing
for Il new Public building at Ports
mouth going through.
Mr. FairlcEs stated that he had inter
viewed Speaker Reed while in Wash
ington recently and also David a.
Mercer. chairman Of the Public Build
ing Committee and that both gentle
men promised to support the bill.
Mr. Fairleas said THAI: lie had gather
ed, while in Washington, that it would
be highly important for this committee
to meet the Congressional Committees
in order that the full facts might be
laid before them.
Upon MIR. ShcrwOod's motion the
chairman was requested to communal
cate at once with Congressman Young
and Senator Daniel and ask them TO ar
range meetings for Friday next at noon
between rhc committees. Upon motion
the chairman was also requested to ask
Capt r. l.. Herbert, postmaster Of this
city. to accompany the committee to
Wa shngton
If satisfactory arrangements are
made the joint committee will leave
here on Thursday night next for the
capitol in behalf OF the new Public
Building.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-18
MEMS TROUSERS.

Those that were 81. 80 and Sl.75 now 81. o.
Fancy WorSted ana ChcvlotS that were
$3.50 and $500, now $l.gS.
Finest quality that are worth 800
81 so and 500. now S34S
BOYS AND CHILDREN'S SUITS.
All our Boys Long Pants Suits reduced
to two prices
All Suits from 800 to s.. so. now $50.
All Suits from 81 90 to $1,000, now 81 90
Roys' Knee Pants Suits that were $3.50
So 90 and $3.50, now SLID
Childs Nestcc Suits, that were $3.50 to
$3.50. now $1.75.
Childs Suits from 3 TO Z years old that
were SEQ, now 81 80
Foys' Refers, worth $3.50, now 81 50.
years: worth $3.50. now 81 49,
Youths listers, from IL to 10 years:
worth 500. now $3.50
Big cut IN Knee Pants.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-18
Sel1i-AnnuaI Clearing Sale!
Clothing, Mems Furnish
ings and Hats. -
See Window for the Greatest Bargains Ever Offered in
Fine Clothing in the South.
MEMS UNDERWEAR.

Derby Ribbed Balbrggan. heavy weight
w%rt n, SOC S;, ana 15e:. now 30, S5c ..
), Mems Wool Ribbed, glove fitting: worth
Sl.0O now soc. -, -p..
Mems Fancy and Natural colors. all
wool: worth 1925, now Soc. N'F
The famous Glustcnburs Pure Lambs
" W@ o. single and double breasted; worth
.. Pure silk. plush lined; worth $500 and
Imported silk and Pure Wool. Denham
Ribbed; worth $500, now Sl.S9
FANCY. nosoM SHIRTS
Colorcd I,osom; worth Soc. now 2ac.
Golorcd lsosom: worth Zee. now zoe.
qualify: worth sl.G0 ana Sl.5o. now soc.
White Shirts. Numbered and unlaunder-
cd. iSc and upward.
GLOVES.
Mems Heavy Dogskin Walking Gloves.
were I5c. now Foe.
Mems. Fine Kid, lined and unlinea;
worth $l.25 and $3.50. now 93c.
NECKwEAR
Tccks. ruffs and Four-in-hunds. were
50c. now 25c.
Tics and Bows, were 2jc., now 19c.
HOSIERY a
:Ien's Heavy Balbriggnn, In black and
tan; worth lac, now 9c.-3 for 25c.
Excellent quality. black and tan, 15c. a
par. or for Csc. .-
The famous Shawknlt Hosiery, In OK
blood. navy, gray: mixed and black. 25c.
natural and black: worth 35c., now 23c.
All shapes that were sI.25 and 1.5o, now
Our Guarantee Hats; worth 500 and
$50. now $l.5o.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-18
ELECTION or OFrICERs.

AT n meeting of the stockholders of
the Pcop.e'G Bank, held at - O'Clock
Yesterday, the following directors were
elected: J. +. Croker, c. II. Phillips
Charles II. Nash. l.. d. Gill. NJ. d.
Eastwood, John r. King, Charles L..
Culpcpper, NJ. D.; Charles y. Mclean.
John II. Hume.
On the Adjournment Of the stock
holders n meeting Of the" directors was
held, 1T which John II. Hume was re-
elected president and Alexander T.
Butt cashier.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-18
.NLBERT SIDNEY JOHNSON PAF,.
DONED

Governor Tyler Saturday grarted
pardon To Albert Sidney Johnson, of
Portsmouth, who is serving term Of
tire" years for horse stealing. John
son is young man ana bore a good
character before his conviction. The
Judge and Commonwealth's Attorney
of Norfolk asked Governor Tyler 10
pardon him, though he refused to
make the request Of the late Governor,
which caused the application to be de-
MED. Johnson's term has about eX-
PRED johnson was sent from Norfolk
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-18
COUNTY GRAND JURY

The county grand jury met yes.cr-
day to the January term and returned
he following true bills: Lee Seeds.
felony; VIM. Ricketts,, felony: Thomas
Casey, felony; Thomas Hall. felony:
Tobe Flcmming, felony; Charles WILL
liams, felony; VIM. Warren. felony:
Thomas Parker, felony; John Rames.
felony: Wm. Freeman. felony; Ben
Jordan, felony
Not a True Biil-Sam Williams.
felony
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-18
MEMS OVERCOATS.

Well made Melton Ovcrcoats, from 81
to TO- worth $500. now, $3.50
TAILOR made kcrScys, young mems
sizes, also stouts; worth $1,000, now. $500.
Mems Custom made Kcrscy ana Beaver
Oycrcoats. In light and dark colors; worth
1880 and $4,000 now $l2.i0.
Mems Storm listers, well made: worth
5000. now, $3.50
Itctter quality: worth 5000, now $3.50.
Mems Extra Heavy Genuine Irish
fficZc: worth $li.G, now. $3.50.
heavy nsthrnchan collars and cuffs:
worth 5000. now, $3.50.