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The San Francisco call., 1898-01-26
Admiral McNair Returns From the ASiatic
 Station.
The Feeling in Japan and China One of Fear and Un-
 certainty.
American Interests We'll Protected Abroad. but More Battle-Ships
 Needed at Home.

Rear-Admiral McNair, who has been in command of the Asiatic squadron from November. 1895, until the 3d inst, when he was relieved and ordered home, arrived in the city yesterday by the Coptic on his way to Washington. D. C., where he has been told to re- port to the department for further duty on one of the other stations.
 The admiral was seen last evening in the parlors of the Occidental, where he is staying with Lieutenant Reamy and Lieutenant Logan, who accompany him as aids. Though closely question ed on the situation in the Orient, all three of the officers absolutely refused to express any opinion on the matter whatever. as the regulations of the Navy Department are very stringent in such cases.
 T would be very glad to give you matter for an article on the Eastern question:" said the admiral, but of course, in my position, any expression of opinion would be exceedingly bad taste
 'The feeling in China and Japan may be said to be one of uneasy uncer- tainty.
 Every one knows that the diplo- matic situation is one of the greatest delicacy and that the anticipation of trouble can only be realized or allayed by what appears in the future.
 "The fleets of the powers in Asiatic waters have been increased until they are all represented by an unusually heavy armed force. but what that may portend is something I know as little about as you do. In fact, since Janu- ary 8, when I turned my command over to Commodore Dewey, I have been far less informed on the situation than are the papers here in America, which are getting daily telegrams from all points of the compass on the probabil- ity and improbability of war.
 "Yes'-in answer to a question re- specting our force in Asiatic waters i've are amply represented. When I left there were five American vessels there, and, with one on her way from this port and the Raleigh due shortly from the Atlantic, we will have a fleet of seven vessels, the best of their class in the world, to protect American inteSests and uphold, if necessary. the honor of the American flag"
 What do we most need at present in the way of addition to our navy?'' was then asked.
 we should have more battle-ships,' '' replied the admiral.
 This coast should have at least six more vessels of that class, while an addition of twelve battle-ships to the fleet on our Atlantic seaboard would still leave us below the limit"
 The admiral and his party will only remain in San Francisco until this evening, when they will leave on the o'clock overland and go straight through to Washington.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-26
Mrs. Bacon Free.

OAKLAND. Jan. 25.-Th Bacon scan dals have ended with a divorce, which was granted Mrs. Mamie C.. Bacon this afternoon by Judge Ogden.
 The court proceedings were very brief and the decree was in accordance with findings already prepared. Mrs. Bacon Is given the custody of the minor child, Robert H., and awarded s25 a month for it's maintenance. She is awarded all the furnishings of the house except the library. In place of almony Mrs. Bacon is to receive certain sum of money not named, but believed to be $20 900.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-26
POPULISTS
 ARE SAVED The Party in Alameda Gets More Than It
 Earned.
The State Vote Gives Them a Place on Election
 Boards.
Supervisors Will Name Some of the Party for Officers of
 Election.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

IT,,
 90S Broadway, Jan. 20.
 The Populists were somewhat alarm ed to-day that they would not have any representation on the list of cleo tion officers. AS a matter of fact the Populist party in this county did not earn representation in Alameda, but ac- cording to District Attorney Shook they were saved by the loyalty of their fellow political followers in other parts of the State.
 This afternoon the Supervisors sat as a Board of Election Commissioners under the Stratton primary law. Coun- ty Clerk Jordan had been ordered to report on the standing of the various parties in this county, as shown by the vote of 1896. His report was brief and was as follows:
 The highest vote cast for the candidates of the several political organizations rep resented on the ticket voted at the last general election was reported by the
 For Duncan E. Mckinley, Republican candidate for Presidential Elector, 3.429 votes.
 For J. W. Martin, Democratic candidate for Presidential Elector, s202 votes.
 For William Kelly, Nationalist 50 votes.
 For J: V. Webster, Peoples party can OlQatS TOT HreSlOentldI ElectOr, l30 votes.
 For Emil Leiss, Socialist Labor candi- date for Presidential Elector, 101 votes.
 For James K. O'Brien. National Demo- cratic candidate for Presidential Elector, 127 votes.
 That the aggregate votes cast, taking the highest vote cast by each party for certain candidate was 22,2H votes.
 And that per cent cast in Alameda County would be 667 votes; and that the parties for whose candidates per cent of the total vote cast was given are the Democratic and Republican parties
 Supervisor Roeth wanted to know whether MT. Jordan had used the State or county figures, claiming that the State basis was the proper one
 The County Clerk said his duties were confined to the county and that the question was one for the District Attorney to determine, and it was re- ferred to that official.
 It was found that the total vote for Presidential electors in this State was 312.215. Of this number the Populists cast 21,734. As per cent of the State vote would be 9366, the Populists be- lieved they should be represented.
 District Attorney Shook reported later that in his opinion the State vote should govern the action of the Super visors, and the Populists be given representation. His decision will be acted upon by the board.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-26
ROBBED A LADY FRIEND.
George Wilson. Rocetruck Bout" Has Skipped to
 New Orleans

For a week Detectives Egan and T. B. Gibson have been searching for George Wilson, q race track tout" who is wanted on a charge of grand larceny They learned yesterday that Wilson had gone to New Orleans and the search has been abandoned.
 Wilson was introduced to Mrs Alice Hall, 136 Oak street, by a lady friend and had been in the habit of calling at her house. Last Wednesday. during her ab- sence. he got into the house by means of false key and stole her diamond earrings. her gold watch and chain and her husbands gold watch, the whole be- ing valued at S5T5. Wilson pawned the earrings and Mrs. Halls watch and chain at Wagner's loan office and skipped to New Orleans
 The articles were recovered from WaC- ner by the detectives and yesterday Judge Conlan made an order giving Mrs Hall possession of them
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-26
NEW TO-DAY.
HE SENDS TT FREE. A Never Failing Remedy That Makes Man Young Again. TRUE MANLINEsS QUICKLY REPLACES THE
 WORN OUT NERVES AND vIG0R.

When a mans strength and vigor Is slowly wasting away from nervous weakness, the mental forebodings are ten times worse than the most severe pain. There is no let up to the mental suffering day or night. For years the writer rolled and tossed on the troubled sea of Nervous Debility Emissions, Lame Back and the various other troubles of Sexual Weakness, until it was a question whether he had not better take a dose of poison and thus end all his troubles. But providential inspiration came to his aid in the shape of a combination of medicines that completely restored his general health and enlarged his weak, emaciated parts to natural size and vigor. and he now declares that any man, young or old. who will take the trouble to send his name and address may have Free full particulars of this wonderful home treatment which quickly restored me to my full strength and vigor of youth. Now, when l say free, I mean absolutely without cost, because I want every weakened man to get the benefir of my experience.
 There are thousands of men sufrerine the mental tortures of weakened man. hood who would be cured at once couId they but get such a remedy as the ona that cured me. Send for 1t, and learn that there are a few things on earth. although they cost nothing to get. are worth a fortune to some men and mean a lifetime of happiness to most of us Write to Thomas Slater. IFS Masonic Temple. Kalamazoo, Mich. and the information will be mailed in a plain, sealed envelope.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-26
INFANTILE
 KLONDICITIS Two Youngsters Are At lacked With the New
 Disease.
They Disappear and for Hours Searching Party Looks
 in Vain.
At Last They Are Found With 2 Somewhat Incomplete
 Outfit.

It Is a well known fact that the Kiondike fever has spread to an alarm ing extent among adults, but not until lately was it known that it had become juvenile affliction, and the proud dis tinction of having first contracted this insidious disease in youthful cir cles belongs to two heroes by name James Coleman Brazel, aged 10 years, and Mursell Hinton, who has reached the more advanced age of Il.
 The latter it was who, on account of the larger experience of his years, con- cocted the scheme to go to the Klon- dike to seek fortunes new, but happily for them their little plan miscarried, their plot was nipped in the bud, they were discovered and now they are for tunate to be in the bosom of their re- spective families.
 Mursell's father is the good-natured and jovial William M. Hinton Jr. (sur- named Tiny" a misnomer in his case, for he is far from smalD, who says that the first intimation he and the mother of their boy had of his de- parture was when a note was found under the front door of the family res- idence at 1610 Grove street about 8 o'clock one evening last week. The note was brief and to the point, and was evidently intended to ease the minds of the parents should they be- come distracted. It was in printed characters on piece of yellow paper and read: ''Notice-We are all right. We will be home in the morning.
 U. C. B. and Nj. H."
 The initials stand for the names of the two lads. Wondering what it all meant the father immediately set out With two volunteers to find the ad- venturous youths. By this time the news of the disappearance had spread through the neighborhood, and the inn provised searching party was soon joined by others. They surmised that the boys might be lost in the sand dunes and scrub oak on a piece of land known as the Treadwell estate. on Hayes street, near Masonic avenue, and accordingly every inch of that ground was thoroughly gone over. put after experiencing considerable discomfort by reason of scraped shins and lacerated hands the quest was given up as futile at 12 o'clock and the party returned home in despair.
 It was then that the where abouts of the lads was discovered. and on the information of some neighbors they were found peacefully sleeping under the steps of the residence next door to the Hintons. For company they had the gas meters which are generally kept in such places parti- toned off below the stairs. and both boys were probably dreaming of their intended journey.
 When they were awakened the elder one, as spokesman of the precious duo. said that it was their intention to go to Klondike in the morning right after they had breakfasted He then brought to light their outfit" which consisted of a bed quilt, a pillow case stuffed with odds and ends of discard ed clothing. tin bucket, a pie plate and for food small bag of potatoes. a half-doZen eggs and a handful of cof- fee. They intended to have an early repaSt and then Tho for Klondike"
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-26
TO SUCCEED
 ". ]. MARTIN
Frank R. Steele Appointed Man ager of the Local Western
 Union Office.
Formerly Manager at Fl Paso and One of the Best Known Men in the
 Company's Employ.

Frank R. Steele, who will succeed Will liam J. Martin as manager of the Wes- tern Union Telegraph Company in this city, arrived from Fl Paso yesterday morning and Is a guest at the Palace Hotel.
 MT. Martins resignation will go Into effect on February l, and on that date Mir Steele will assume the duties of the office, but between now and then the transfer of books and accounts Is to be made-a laborious proceeding, which will occupy the entire time of both gentlemen.
 Although a stranger to California and a comparatively young man. Mir. Steele Is an old and trusted employe of the Vest ern Union Company. having spent his life in it's service, while holding some of the most important offices in the coun- try.
 but le years of age, he has risen from check boy to operator, to chief operator, and for the past six years has been man. ager of the Fl Paso office, one of the most important in the country because of its being q relay station on the south ern overland route as well as the transfer point of all the Mexican and considerable of the Central and South American pusi- ness.
 had charge of the Board of Trade office in Chicago, q position that requires the ceilent work in that position that earned for him his advancement to the mana gership of the Fl Paso office.
 MT. Steele has also held positions of re- sponsibility in Denver and Deming. where he was chief operator, and in Omaha where he was wire chief.
 There were several candidates for the position of manager of the local office when 1t was announced that Mir. Martin would retire, but MT. Steele was selected as being best fitted for the place.
 San Francisco ranks third in order of importance from a telegraphic stand point. New York and Chicago being the only two offices that exceed it. and it is a high tribute to MT. Steeles business qual- ities to be selected for the position.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-26
Lost Her Monsv-

Mrs. Laura E. Loucks, 122 Turk street. swore to complaint in Judge Joachim sens court yesterday for the arrest of William Blakeley, race track tout" on the charge of misdemeanor embezzle- ment. She alleged that on January l5 she gave Blakeley s15 to bet on Satsuma. The horse won and when she asked Blakeiey for the money he refused to hand 1t over.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-26
Series of Lupcbes to Be Given.

A series of lunches will be given by ladies representing the various churches for the benefit of the extension work of the Young Mems Christian Association next week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs day and Friday. February l. 2. and 4, at the old building of the association, 232 Sutter street. It is the purpose of the ladies to serve hot, appetizng lunch each day from II to 2. The last meeting of the committee of arrangements will be held this morning at the association par lors. Mason and Ellis streets, at 10 30 o'clock. Over sixty ladies were present at the meeting last Wednesday, over which Mrs. c. s. Wright of the First Presbyterian Church presided.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-26
KENDALL THE COUNTERFElTER He Is Held to Answer by Judge
 CoDldD on Heavy Bonds.

Gilbert Kendall. alias Richard F. Ker- by. was yesterday held by Judge Conlan to answer before the Superior Court on charges of having counterfeit money and tools in his possession, and of passing counterfeit money. His bonds were fixed in s5O00 on each charge, making s15. GOO altogether. The defense did not put in any evidence and J. N; E. Wilson. the defendants attorney. said he would beat all the cases fin the higher court not withstanding the fact that Chief Lees gave his evidence as an expert before the close of the case for the prosecution.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-26
Small EIre.

ALAMEDA, Jan. 25.-Early this morn ing fire broke out in barn at 632 Santa Clara avenue, belonging to A. R. Denke- That building was consumed, as was a. small house belogning to Mrs. Wilfred Jung. and one of the oldest buildings in this city. There was a lot of furniture stored in the barn, belonging to Mrs. A.
 Dickson, which was also burned. The entire damage amounts to less than $500
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-26
Auction Sales.
FURNITURE OF 5 ROOMS. THIS DAY-WEDNESD II A. M.
 200 FRANKLIN, COR. FELL. FRANK w. BUTTERFIELD, 6O2 Market st.

called: Frank Dumont. M. Savage, A. H. Phelps, T. Frahm, F.W. Whiteside, Henry Hamil, A. Pauba. J. M. Merrill, A. $. Tubbs, w. G. Doane, c. Cohen and R. Levin. They will be examined this morning.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-26
Sent Back to China.

Four Chinese women will be sent back to China to-day on the Peru by order of Collector of the Port Jackson. They ar rived on the Rio last November and swore that they were natives of Califors- mia. but the testimony was not satisfac- tory to the Collector and he ordered them deported at their own expense.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-26
Must Ee lndorsed.

Owing to the discovery of large num- Der of s100 silver certificates supposed to have been printed from a stolen plate. persons presenting silver certificates of that denomination at the Sub-Treasury or at any of the banks are required to in- dorse them.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-26
For San Jose. Los Gatos & Santa Cruz

Steamer Alviso leaves Pier 1 daily Sundays excepted) at 10 e. m.: Alviso daily (Ssturdays excepted) at ?. Freight and Passengers. Fare between San Francisco and Alviso soc; to San Jose, 75c. Clay street. Pier L A North First street. San Jose.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-26
FOR U. s. MAYNARD AND VALLEJO.

Steamer Monticello." Mon, Tues, Wed. Thurs. and Sat.......... s:l5 a. r and 3:15 D. m. @ p. m. Thursl Fridays. ..-1 D. m, D. m. Sundays. 1o:30 a. and D. un- Landing and Ofices-1fisson Dock. Pier 2.
 Telephone Green 3S1
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-26
LATE SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVED. Br ship Clan Galbra tn. Hinds. fls days from Liverpool; mdse to Baifour Guthrie & Co.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-26

STOCKTON STEAMERS Leave Pier No. 3, Washing ton St., at
 D. m. Daily. FREIGHT RECEIVED UP TO 5:3o P. M Accommodations reserved by telephone The only line selling through tickets and give ing through freight rates to all points on ths Valley Railroad
 STEAMERS: T. C. WALKER, ). D. PETERS. MARY GARRATT. CITY OF STOCKTON Telephone Main sos Cal. Nay. and Impt. Co.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-23
Mrs. DAVIS FRUSTRATED.

Narragansett Pier, II. l., Sept.
l0.-Lnto this afternoon the physi-
clans in attendance on Mrs. Davis
reported that her condition was
about tho samo. She is yet too i'll
to bo able to read tho messages of
coincidence thnt arc arriving from all
parts of tho country. On Wodnos.
day afternoon tho remains Of Miss
Winnie Davis will be removed to the
parlors of tho Rockingham Hotel,
whcro they may be viewed by friends.
Tho funeral services will be held Mt
Richmond, Va, on Friday.
MRS. HAYES LEAVES COLORADO.
Colorado Springs, COL, September
l0.--Mrs j. a. Hayes, daughter of
Mrs. Jefferson Davis, has started
for Narragnnsctt Pier to attend tho
funeral Of her sister, Miss Winnie
Davis.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-23
IN HONOR OF WINNIE DAVIS,
Con. Gordon Officially Announces tho Sad
Event to the United Confederate Vctc-
rams and Directs the AppoIntmcnt
Delegations To the Funeral.

Reynolds, Gu, Sept. l9.-Gcn.
John B. Gordon, commander in chief
Of tho United Confederate Veterans,
today issued the following or,lor:
''To tho United Confederate Vet
Grams: Tho commanding General,
with n sorrow which no words can
express, Announces the death Of
Miss Winnie Davis, the idolizcd
'Daughtcr OF the Confcdcracy" The
boundlosS enthusiasm which was
evoked by her every appearance at
reunions Indicated tho depth of
affection and tho unfoigncd admiru-
tion which all Confodcratos felt for
her. 1t is not too much to say that
this ovations with which she was
everywhere greeted by tho OK soldiers
OF tho Southern army wero such as
havo rarely been accorded any
woman. Their grief at her untimo-
ly death will be ns profound and
poignant as thcir love for her whilo
living was universal and sincere, md
their utmost aifectionato sympathics
are with the griof stricken mother.
Tho commanding General Directs
that the department and division com
mandcrs sclcct delegations and cs-
corts Of honor as they deem proper
to represent the United Confederate
Vctcruns and to accompany the re.
mains to their final resting place.
by order Of j. b. Gordon, General
Commanding.
GEOEGE MooRMAN,
Ad jutant Gonoral.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-23

wore stationed up near Romnoy, in
Virginia. 1t was Il terribly sovoro
wlntcr, and We were entirely out Of
rations, and we had not soon tho
quartcrmustcr for several months.
Cur shoes wero worn out and our
feet were practically on tho ground.
Th" officers Of my brigade held a
consultation--not II round robin
and wo drew up u very stiff protest
against the apparent neglect wo wcrc
being subjected to. We put up Il
pretty still kick and finally adopted
SGT of resolutions demanding that
wo bo sent to warmer and better
quarters for tho winter. | was So
lectcd as chairman of tho delegation
to present the resolutions to Stone.
wall jackson.
"Wo proceeded to headquarters
full OF determination. and indigna-
tiOn. We were shown into tho Gcu
erals headquarters, and wo found
him sitting before comfortable fire,
in Il strongly built house. Our dolo-
CATION marched dciiantly into the
room and salutcd the General
81 advanced and stated that | was
directed by tho officers of the brigade
to present him tho resolutions.
"Gcn. Jnckson took the paper
from my hand and read carefully
tho hot stuii we had injected into tho
resolutions.
"1lnvr yon anything to say fur
thor, gcntlcmcnt" he. asked in the
mildrst manner possible.
"'No, | replied. 'Wo havo said
all W" have to say IN those rcsolu-
tionS.'
"'Vcry woll,' ho added, You may
retire. If 1 need any further advice
from you | will send for YOU
"Woll, sir, tho cool manner in
which ho fired us out Of houdquur-
tcrs completely domoralizcd us for
the moment. 1t is said that after
wo got good distance from head
quarters We gavo old Stoncwall tho
worst cursing out ho evor received
while he was in tho army"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-23

Nrom th" PhiIadolphia Timcs.)
Place tho photographs, if mounted,
in cold water, face dOwnwards After
Il fow hours Of soaking renew the
water, using on this occasion; luke
warm water. When tho picture
comes off the cardboard cloan off all
paste from the back by TIE gentle
application of II sponge. Make IL
solution OF tho following: Two
grammra OF nrrcuric chloride. four
grammcs of conrsn kitchen salt and
watcr, 100 G. en-. Lay tho picture
in this and soak, when the details
will bo found to disappear from tho
paper Now wash ont thoroughly
and black"n the photograph with
diluted amonia, which will havo tho
effect Of causing The picture to re-
appear Gsgain with added tone and
darkness: wash tho picture finally
for about half an hour and rcm0nnt
in tho usual manner 1t should be
noted that photographs printed fec
bly, in the first instance are not likely
to bo benefited by this process.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-23
II Must PIcasc TiIlmnn.
GaMnoy Ledger. |

fallncy lcd9or.
We havn always heard it said that
politics make strange bed fellows.
We never expected, however, to find
tho Columbia State and tho dispon-
sary plugging together in tho same
bed. When We can't got tho bod
fellow that suits us, vol take q
"hnln bed to oursclf, and if we can't
get that we'll sit mp and doze in the
corner Wen bo blanked and
blankctcd before wo will ever sloep
with II fellow whom wo have abused
like tho State has abused the dispen-
sary. If the other follow would let
us lie with him our conscience would
disturb onr slumhora, and wc should
expect to SEQ tho dagger which ap-
ponr"d III tho vision Of Macbeth,
without being ablo to grasp it, and
to hcnr that samc voice CRYING:
"Slcop no more! Macbeth doth
murder; sleep, tho iauocent sleepp'