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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
Injury to Private Property Charged

John Guthrie was arrested last night by Patrolman M. Powers of the Howard avenue station on the charge of injury to private property. Guthrie is alleged to have showed his arm through a win dow at the saloon kept by Philip Ketz, 10 Washington street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
LONDON TIMES, coRREsposDEyr
Says the Engagement Scarcely Attained
 ImpOrtanee of a Battle.


 London, Aug. 10.-The correspondent of the Times at Cavite with General Greens brigade under date of August 8 says: A heavy southwest monsoon has been blowing since Sunday and deluges of rain have greatly increased the dif- faculties of landing and moving the United States troops and multiplied the discomforts in camp which were al- ready almost uncomfortable.
 AS 1 anticipated General Greens S brigade is the focus of the active land campaign. Already the troops are in constant and close touch with the ene- my. On Friday morning battalion consisting of the First Colorado under Lieutenant Colonel Mccoy with four guns of the Utica battery, commanded by Captain Young, occupied the line fifty yards in advance of the insur- gents between the beach and Gallereal and 1900 yards from a formidable l earthwork situated at the southern end of Malate, the foreign resident quarter of Manila. After sixteen hours of con- tinuous labor the work of entrenchment was completed, the enemy not firing a shot until the Americans indulged in sharpshooting.
 Saturday was comparatively quiet and so was Sunday until nightfall when the Tenth Pennsylvania Volunteers oc- cupied the trenches after light firing. Although the engagement scarcely at- tained the importance of battle it thoroughly tested the quality of the United States troops and had an excel lent effect stimulating their zeal and enthusiasm and inspiring them with confidence On Monday night the American loss was one killed and five 1 wounded and on Tuesday night one killed and six wounded. General Mer- ritt's brigade is landing to-day through the heavy surf. Nothing more serious
 than a wetting has occurred as yet, al- though the operation is not without serious danger.
 Cavite, Manila, Bay, Aug. 3, via Hong Kong, Aug. 9.-The first shedding of | American blood on Philippine soil took place Sunday night when eleven men were killed and forty-four wounded during skirmish at the Malate trenches, between Cavite and Manila. l No attack has yet been made on the | Spanish line but the Americans now occupy the trenches formerly held by | the insurgents.
 Washington, Aug. 9.-The dispatch | received to-day from General Merritt l concerning the report of a small en- gagement near Manila gave only the merest details, and did not convey in | formation as to the situation of the | troops under his Command General
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
GREAT BRITAIN AND CHINA
REAR ADMTRAL LORD CH4RLES
 BERESFORD'S MISSION,

Commissioned to Go to China by tho
 Associated Chambers of Commerce. of
 England to Investigate Prospects os
 Commerce and to Report Extent to
 Which Chinese Government wn
 Guarantee the Safety of British Capi-
 tai.
 London, Aug. 9.-The degree of in- terest and appreciation of the import ance and possibilities of the east to which England has been aroused is evil denced by the action of the Associated Chambers of Commerce in commission ing Read Admiral Lord Charles Beres- ford, conservative, member of the par liament for the city of York, on a spec ial mission to China. Lord Beresford goes to investigate the prospects of commerce and to report practically as to the extent to which the Chinese gov ernment with guarantee the safety of British capital already invested and of contemplated investments. No filter man than this enterprising and busi- ness-like admiral could be selected His mission indicates the prevailing dis trust as to the efficacy of Lord Salis- bury's diplomacy to conserve British commercial interests in China. Lord Charles Beresford intends to be absent several months.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
More Riders Charged With soorching.

Preston W. Hale and John B. Towers, two bicyclists, were arrested on Woes ter street last evening by Bicycle Po- liceman Lindsey on the charge of scorching.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10

Washington, Aug. 9.-The dispatch received to-day from General Merritt concerning the report of a small en- gagement near Manila gave only the merest details, and did not convey in- formation as to the situation of the troops under his scommand. General Merritt has something over ten thou sand troops, with endorsements on the way The next expedition is expected to reach him about August 15.
The sun., 1898-10-29

The opportunities of the public at
large to vote for the man of their choice
for United States Senator are con-
spicuous for their absence.
The Sun offers an opportunity for
everybody to express their opinion as to
who is the best man tc represent the in
terests OF the Diamond State in the
councils of the nation.
This is an opportunity that has never
before been accorded TO the people OF
any state within the history of the ma
tiOn.
The plan is simple.
Fill out the coupon at tine head Of this
column and send it to The Sun. We pub
lish the number OF votes received by
each candidate every day in order to
keep the voters posted.
THE Sun also makes this offer. The
winner in this contest has the privilege
of naming any charity in the state to be
the recipient OF one hundred dollars,
which will be paid to the said charity by
THE Sun.
The contest will continue until the
first ballot is taken in the Legislature.
There is no law or requirement. which
makes it necessary for you to sign your
name to your ballot though we would
rather you would. They will be counted
just the same, however, if sun do not
wish your opinions known.
Send in your ballot and help win that
500 for some deserving charity.
All votes credited to each contestant
do not necessarily represent all the votes
received for each contestant. They
merely represent those that are counted
up to 12 midnight OF the day preceding.
The sun., 1898-10-29
REGISTRATION CASES.
Judge Pennewill Passes On Number
of Appeals From Registrars
Decisions in Kent.
Decial Dispatch to THE SUN,

special Dispatch to THE SUN.
y DovER,, Del, Oct. 2S.-Judge Penne-
will, sitting to-day to hear petitions on
appeals from the action Of the registrars
OF Kent county, passed on several cases.
All petitions which were settled were
granted, except in the cases of, Marion
Carter and G. Fl. Mosley.
These men are colored, and, prior to
August %. lived in Kenton hundred, but
moved into Bedford, Duck Creek hun
dred, in order to find work at Lights
tomato cannery:
1t was shown that the shanty in
which they lived was not habitable in
winter, and that the men had declared
their intention Of leaving Immediately
after the election The petitioners con-
tended that they did not intend to leave
Bedford, but merely intended to vacate
the shanty. '.'' '''
In view OF the evidence in the case
Judge PehntwiIl dismissed the petition.
During the day Judge Pennewill stated
that in cases where the registrar, or any
member of the board of registration, had
made a petition to strike off the name of
any man who had been registered, sutii-
cient evidence would have to he shown
the Court that the registered man had
received notification of such petition
and the time in which the petition would
be heard by the Judge.
In the case Of Hughes against Thorpe,
for recovery of commissions on the sale
of real estate. the plaintiff was given a
verdict Of 500 and costs. Mr. Hughes
was represented by ArIie b. Magee, ESQ.,,
and Mr.. Thorpe by tieorge Massey
Jones, Esq.
The sun., 1898-10-29
Battleship Texas Damaged.

1t was learned yesterday afternoon
that the big battleship Texas, which is
now lying off Chestnut street wharf,
Philadelphia, and participated in the
Peace Jubilee celebration, sustained in
juries about her stern while entering the
Delaware Sunday last. The extent OF
the damage Is not known, but Captain
Sigsbee has set diver at work to make
an investigation.
The sun., 1898-10-29
Odd FellOws'Grand Lodge.

The Grand Lodge OF odd Fellows will
meet in this city on November lG, and
the Grand Encampment will be held the
evening before. Delegates from every
lodge in the State will be present. Grand
Master Dr. G. ". zimmerman, OF Green
wood, viii preside
The sun., 1898-10-29
Contract Received.

The Pusey 4 Jones Company yester-
day received the contract to repair the
United States Lightship No. 46. which
has been lying At the Government wharf
at Edgemoor. She will be towed to the
shipyards this morning.
The sun., 1898-10-29
Adjusting Fire LOSSES.

The agents OF the insurance companies
holding policies ON the sock OF TadInan
&'IIickman, recently destroyed by fire,
have adjusted the losses and are now AT
work estimating the loss on the building.
The estimates lave been DELAYED by the
Jubilee celebration, but will be completed
next week, and the work Of rebuilding
will commence at once.
The sun., 1898-10-29
Watch Stolen.

The police were notified, yesterday
morning, to Io'k ont for a watch, owned
by q. Elliott, Of Delmar, which was
stolen while Mr.. Elliott was in Philadel-
phia Thursday, viewing the parade. The
watch is highly priced by Mr.. Elliott, on
account of being a gift from his father.
The sun., 1898-10-29
MRS. BOTKIN INDICTED.
She Will be Tried in San Francisco
for the Murder of Mrs.
Dunning.
Special Dispatch to THE Sun.

Special Dispatch to THE SUN
SAN Francisco, CAL, Oct. 2S.-Mrs.
Cordelia Botkn must stand trial here in,
the Supeior Court on the charge OF the
murder of Mrs. John p. Dunning, OF
Dover, Del. The grand jury, after a pro
longed session, voted to indict her, and
Yesterday the indictment was presented
to Judge Becher.
The evidence collected here and in
Delaware was presented to the grand
jury, and action was FASTENED at the re-
quest Of Detective McNey, who was anx-
ions to return home.
The sun., 1898-10-29

See list OF Contestants on Page ..
The sun., 1898-10-29
A Brothers. sudden Death.

Charles +. W. Bothman, Il cousin Of
Harry T.. Bothman, proprietor OF the
Clayton House, died at his home, No.
7O7 Dolphin street. Baltimore, yesterday
with apoplexy.' a short time fore his
death he appeared to be in the best OF
health.
The sun., 1898-10-29
Another Death From Dipht heria.

Secretary WiggIesworth, of the Board
of Health, said yesterday that he and
the other employees OF the Board expect
by the strenuous efforts they are max.
ing, TO cnt down the number of cases Of
diphl l,erm Just one half by the end OF
next week. The number is still ut forty.
Yesterday morning some more supplies
were received from Druggist Herbert X.
Watson, including quantity of anti
toxin for inoculating persons i'll with the
disease and eight dozen sulphur candles
and ten gallons Of formaldahyde for dis
injecting hous where the disease exists.
The secretary did not hear OF any new
cases Yesterday. The death OF Grace E.
Davis, aged years, Of No. 500 Madison
street, was reported.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-08
WHAT CONSTITUTES A MANa
Father Younan of the Paulist Com munity Delivers an Interesting
 T,ecfure

What Constitutes a Man" was the sub ject of an interesting and instructive lecture by Father E. H. Younan last evening at the Metropolitan Temple poverty, chastity and obedience were the three essentials that the lecturer main tained were the real characteristics of true manhood.
 A distinct and well defined parallel be- tween the civilized man and the pagan was drawn and the traits that ennoble the one and degrade the other outlined and exemplified.
 As a conclusion the lecturer drew a vivid picture of the manhood of to-day, speaking of the virtue prompted by love of country. of home. of parents and of God as the sole incentive stimulating the young soldier on the battlefield, for con- tending and fighting for victories that might protect his home, country and re- ligion.
 The lecture was under the immediate auspices of the Cathedral Council No. 59 of the Y. M. l.. and was delivered before an immense audience. It was preceded by a well-arranged and interesting pro- gramme of vocal selections and instru- mental patriotic music.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-08
PLACING THE BLAME
 OF THE COLLISION THE CAPTAINS ACCUSE EACH
 OTHER. Commander of the Eppinger Claims That He and His Crew Were
 Badly Treated.

The blame for the wreck of the schooner Eppinger, which occurred on the 2d inst. is in doubt both captains of the vessels In the collision claiming that they are innocent. Captain Goodall of the Columbia has made statement blaming Captain J. F. Colstrup, and now the latter accuses Goodall.
 Captain Colstrup's statement of the affair is II was about forty-six miles northwest of Point Reyes, in heavy fog, and was keeping a whistle blowing all the time. l heard whistle close at hand and suddenly the ship loomed up close to me. l was on the offshore tack, and had the right Of way. put my helm hard to port as l saw no other way to avoid an acci- dent. Instead of going to starboard or keeping her old course, she was put to port, and bore down on me. We were going about three or four knots an hour and the steamer must have had good headway. as she cut into the schooner five or six feet. We of the crew saved ourselves, three climbing upon the steamer and then launching a boat for the rest Of us. While on board we were treated well, but when we reached Port land the captain told us we would have to leave the vessel unless we would sign statements before his attorneys This we refused to do, and I was obliged to pay passage for myself and crew to this port I don't consider that this was very good treatment for shipwrecked crew.
 A resolution was signed by number of passengers extending their sympathy to Captain Colstrop and his crew. This resolution concludes with the statement, ''As far as we could see, the captain and crew of the schooner were not responsible for the accident
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-08
SIGNED A WORTHLESS CHECK
L. A. Grade to Be Arrested on War
 rant for Relieving a Debt by Unlawful Means

M. A. Owens. proprietor of restaurant at Ninth street, yesterday swore to a warrant for the arrest of l.. A. Grade, for foistering a worthless check on him. The complaining witness states that Grade. who was engaged In the wholesale candy business at 53s Washington street about the 12th of April last, was his friend. Trusting him as such he loaned him three hundred dollars which was to have been paid back within a week but the day of payment dragged along and he became impatient. He asked Grade for the money and the latter sat down and wrote him a check for S320, dating it seven days ahead and asking that 1t not be presented until the last day. The extra twenty he said, was for the trouble caused the
 On the 17th of this month Owens pre- sented the check at the First National Bank and was told that there were no funds to Grades credit. He allowed the matter to rest until day or two ago when he he heard that Grade contemplated going into insolvency. He accordingly went to court yesterday and swore out a warrant Grade Is now In Merced staying on his fathers ranch, but 1t Is said he will be brought to this city to explain his con- duct. The police telegraphed the Sheriff Of that town to apprehend him.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-08
SUNSET VALLEY
 CELEBRATION
RESIDENTS WILL GIVE VENT
 TO THEIR JOY.
City Officials and Others Are Invited to Participate in the Jubilee
 Next Monday.

There will be hot time in the Sunset Valley on next Monday night. This, however, means that there will be a warmth of welcome for those invited to be present at the jubilee which Is in prep aration to hall the coming prosperity of the setting sun district The day of sloth and indifference has been passed and one of prosperity and go-a-headness has taken its place. For all of this good for tune the Sunset District Improvement Club may be given the credit. Before the formation of this club the Sunset Valley was a waste of sand dunes with not enough of vegetation to maintain jack rabbit or house room to shield a do- mestic mouse.
 At the last meeting of the Improvement club Edward Ewald, chairman of the ex- ecutive committee, gave brief outline O. the many improvements done, as also those in progress in the district
 MT. Ewald's report stated that: The work of macadamizing Ninth avenue from H street to the Almshouse tract had been commenced; that the grading and macadamizing of F street from Eighth to Tenth avenues, had been protested against, but that the committee expected the protesting property owners would reconsider their action and have the DOT tion as far as the west line of Ninth avenue improved, in order that the rail-
 
 same for an electric line up Ninth avenue to the Almshouse tract and City and County Hospital
 The report also stated that there was a possibility of the Byfield tract being graded by the Sutro estate, with a view of selling the same. This would put one of the most beautiful residence sites in San Francisco on the market.
 The committee also submitted the pro- gramme for the celebration of the secur- ing of water supply for Sunset Heights, the conversion of the old steam line into a through electric line from the ferries to the ocean, the completion of that por- tion of the main intercepting sewer which had been so long contended for by the club and the residents of the district
 Having accomplished so much for the people and with the view of celebrating the achievements grand entertain ment will be given by the residents to those who aided in accomplishing the good work
 The club commissioned the following gentlemen as committees to take charge of the whole affair:
 Finance Committee-John Nightingale. chair man; E. B. Mastlck. J. K. B. Harmon Edwin Goodale. George A. Pope Sol Getz, c G. Lar sen. E. L. Montgomery, Bartlett Doe. G. s. Grim. Isaac Liebes. T. Jennings, T. B. Bishop, Louis Lipman.
 man; Charles Frankel J. F. Ritter. Harry I. Mucreavy. John McAdams. Samuel Ickel- heimer. J. J. Donovan, James Kavanagh. Carl Hum. H. c; Ellis. Henry Ickelhelmer. M J. Kelly. A. Phillips. " Armbruster, George Rod gers. Barna McKinne F. F. Butler. W. H.
 Decoration Committee-G H. Makinson chairman: E; B. Hallett, " A. Hoyt R. M Beck, Phillip Diez, M. seiinger B. F. Harnish
 Entertainment Committee Mrs. Daniel Foley Sha chairmSn Mn: Mrs. W Io,as Miln arI Mrs Gon Mrs. W. A. Hoyt. Mrs. William Bell Mrs M
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-08
COLLECTED IN
 THE CORRIDORS

P. A Buell. of Stockton is at the Grand.
 R. c. Sargent of Stockton is at the Russ.
 George Crocker arrived from the East last night.
 c. A. Johnson of Honolulu Is registered at the Palace.
 T. w. O'Neill, ex-Sheriff of Sacramento, Is at the Grand.
 Judge H. W. Magee of Pasadena, Bank Inspector Is at the Grand.
 E. D. Ham, Superior Judge of Napa County, Is registered at the Russ.
 J. B. Meloche, proprietor of the Stock ton Ice Works, Is stopping at the Grand.
 B. M. Lelong, secretary of the State Board of Horticulture, Is at the Grand.
 Fred Dodd, proprietor of the Hughes House of Fresno, Is staying at the Bald win.
 Dr. A. de P. Rfckley of the National Soldiers Home at Santa Monica Is at the Palace.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-08
Henry Norman, Special Commissioner of the
 London Chronicle, Writes About the New America In Next Sundays Call.
SAN FRANCISCO CALL.

BUSINESS OFFICE of the San Francisco Call. corner of Market and Third streets. open until l2 o'clock every night in the year.
 BRANCH OFFICES-527 Montgomery street. corner Clay; open until 9:30 o'clock.
 3s7 Hayes street; open until s:3o o'clock 621 McAllister street; open until 9:8O o'clock. 615 Larkin street; onen until 9:3o o'clock 1s41 Mission street; open until 10 o'clock 2261 Market street. corner Sixteenth; open until O o'clock
 106 Eleventh street; open until o'clock. 2526 Mission street; open until o'clock 1b05 Polk street; open until s:30 o'clock. NV. corner of Twenty and Kentucky streets: open until o'clock.
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J. Kelly. Mrs. H. G. Ellis. Mrs. Robert Hum. Mrs. NJ. Selinger Mrs. J. r. Ritter, Mrs. James Kavanagh. Mrs R. Keller, Mrs. c. s. Cush- man, Mrs. N. Morris
 Banquet Committee-Mrs Louise Marquard. chairman; Mrs. George H. Makinson, Mrs. John M. Winter. Mrs. Fred Hoffman, Mrs. B. F. Harnish. Mrs Adolph Betz. Mrs. W. I. Beck: Mrs. " Armbruster Mrs. R. M. Webb and Messrs. Rudolph Marquard. H. c. Winter. Adoph Betz. Henry Marquard.
 Ice Cream Committee-Mrs. A. Harrington. chairman: Mrs. D. Cox. Mrs. Phillip Diez. Mrs. John McAdams. Mrs. J. Proll Misses D. Quig- ley. Esther Morris, Freda Marquard and May Taylor.
 Dancing Committee--J. F. Milan floor man. ager: James Quigley W. H. Jones, A. Harring- Wessling, assistant floor managers.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-08
To-DAY's ENTRIES.

First race, z:19 class trotting, mile dash: purse s200-Charles A. Hugs Mojave D. R.. Knights Daymont, F. Hahn's Addison, A. G. Gurnett's Melvar. P. J. Williams Silver Ring, John Curleys Little Miss, vendome Stock Farms Iran Alto. George E. Shaws Uncle Johnny.
 Second race, special for members of Golden Gate Driving Club, mile dash-J. c. Kirkpat- rick's Azalea, George Berrys Chloe, D. Stew arts Butcher Boy, C. l.. Swetts Steve S.
 Third race. 2:50 class trottins, heats, two in
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-08
Must Have Bonds.

The Supreme Court has decided in favor of the executor of the estate of John w. Mitchell and against the Superior Court or Stanislaus county; Mitchell was praised at something over a million dol lars Against 1t were claims aggregating SITS, 900. By his will deceased bequeathed partial distribution. The Superior Court
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-08
Lawyer Boone Loses.

United States Circuit Judge Morrow yes- terday decided that purported compromise made by Lawyer John L. Boone of the case of Nathaniel s. Keith was void and that the defendant must pay $1957 and costs, the amount of the judgment, less $500 paid to Boone by the defendant on the alleged compromise.
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three; purse ssoo-M. Crows Aggregate, James Sutherlands Favor, c. E. Clarks Listerine, Rect. William l.. Spoors Mabel Mckinney. w. s: Durfee's Mamie Riley, E. P. Heald's Pilot Mcclellan.
 Fourth race. PIP class. trotting mile dash: purse $2c0-James Sullivan's Mamie Griffin. C.. P. Clark's Toggles. Richard Ables Galette, J.. B: Iversons Prince Gift A. Winship's Aster.
 Fifth race, 2:14 class, special, trottng. mile dash--V endome Stock Farms Thompson R Rodriguez Clay s. W. G. Durfee's Osito Charles A. Hugs Motaye.
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gave an order granting such distribution, waiving bonds. From this order the, ex- ecutor appealed, objecting to. the whole was reversed by the higher court, which held that as the time for the filing. of claims had not expired and the debts had an order such as it did without the pro- lection of bonds
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-08
CHURCH NOTICES.

THE Christian preaching and healing services, being crowded out of the tent, now held each evening at o'clock in Mills Tabernacle (holding thousands). Twelfth and Webster sts., Oakland, by Rev Francis Warnon as working nightly among us; the totally blind see; totally deaf hear; the lame discard crutches, run and leap, praising Jesus only our Savior and Healer. Bring up your sick; all Is without money and without price.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-08
CALIFoRNIANs IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, July 7.-William Babcock of San Francisco is at the Manhattan John Corrigan of San Francisco is at the Buckingham. B. B.. Thayer Of San Fran cisco Is at the Hoffman. William Shaw of San Francisco has gone to Paris