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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
RETIREs FROM THE PULPIT.
Rev. Dr. Abbott's Resignation From
 Plymouth Church Accepted.

NEW lURK, Dec. 1S.-At business meeting of the members of the Plymouth Church. Brooklyn to-day the report of the advisory committee recommending ac- ceptance of the resignation ot Rev. Dr. Lyman Abbott as pastor was adopted with a few dissenting votes.
 During the past week efforts were made bv both the old and young clements of the congregation of Plymouth Church to have Dr. Abbott withdraw his resignation. but to no avail. A deputation of members of Plymouth Church called on pr. Abbott s physician and were informed that they should not insist on his holding the pas torate, as further strain of preaching might have serious and lasting effects.
 Dr. Abbott will continue to fill the pull pit of Plymouth Church until May l. He will after that date give his time exclu- siYely to his editorial work.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
APPEALED FOR AID
 ONLY WHEN HUNGER
 LURED DEATH ON
Continued from First Page.

you want this same plea to come up in the future'
 T had no idea that such condi- tion existed, even in a small spot in our State,' said President Dohrmann of the Merchants Association, when his attention was called to the declaration of the Lockwood mass meeting. If these preliminary reports are authenti- cated, there is no question but that our association al.d other organizations will take the matter up and provide the immediate necessities. There is no need of a hue and cry in this matter If such isolated conditions exist it Is the concern only of our own people and California will see that needs are pro- vided I shall bring the matter to the attention of the members of our asso- citation to-morrw, and upon receipt of accurate information, I think I can safely say we will find a way to act promptly and effectively. If The Calls S representatives verify the statements of this committee of the mass meeting we will consider that adequate infor- nation upon which to act.'
 Colonel E. A. Denicke, president of the Germania Trust Company, vouched for the statements of MT. Brunner, and coincided with the conclusions of MT. Dohrmann. So it is evident that there will be prompt relief movement.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
ASK FOR A PARDON
 FOR "HUGGER" MOORE
ieve the Soldier Has Been Suf' ficientlv Degraded.

SAVANNAH, Ga. Dec. E.-Prominent citizens have interested themselves in be- half of Moore, the Maine artilleryman who was recently sentenced to pay a fine of $500 or serve sixty days on the chain gang by Judge Norwood for having at tempted on the streets to hug the wife of a prominent citizen. A petition to the Governor for pardon is being circulated. and it is being signed not only by leading men but by society women as well.
 Moore was hflariOusly intoxicated at the time of his offense. He has borne an excellent reputation in his command. His petition will go to the Governor probably tomorrow. and, considering the high character of the signers, it is probable the pardon will be promptly granted. Moore is now on the chain-gang, where he has been for two weeks. The petitioners say they think his degradation and pun ishment have been ample.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
RESCUED FROM A
 DISABLED SCHOONER
Eight Men and Two Women Taken From the Deer Hill by a
 British Steamer.

NEW YORK Dec 1S.-The British steamer Pawnee, which arrived to-day from Mediterranean ports, brought ten shipwrecked people, eight men and two women, who were taken from the disabled schooner Deer Hill of St. John. N. B., in midocean. Captain Aikenhead reported that on the morning of December he sighted the Deer Hill in evident distress and needing assistance. A heavy north west gale was blowing and dangerous sea was running. The schooner was seem ingly unmanageable and the rudder dis abled or carried away. The PaWnee stood by and at 2 D. m. succeeded in getung a towline aboard. which had been sent by drifting a small line to leeWard. inc me parted however and boat was launched in charge of the chief officer and sent to communicate with the Deer Hill. The boat had nearly succeeded in boardlng the wreck when an enormous sea struck ana stove 1t, and after great difficulty the boat crew succeeded in getting on board the schooner where they were obliged to remain all night. On the following morn ing (9th) the weather slightly moderated a tow line was sent on board and the Pawnee lowed the Deer Hill toward Ser muda After towing E. about SIX nd 9ours eaa ya yas increasing when the line parted and It was found impossible to get out another. The captain of the Deer Hill signaled that he wished to abandon the wreck, ana re- quested the Pawnee to stand by. The gale continued throughout the 9th, 10th and 11th, the Pawnee keeping her position near the wreck, but found 1t impossible to use the boats to remove the unfortunate people from the Deer Hill owing to the dangerous character of the seas. Finally at D. m. on the 12th the rescue was ef- fected and the Deer Hill was abandoned in latitude 30:45, longitude 52. 49. The res cued people were Captain C. w. Burns' Louisa Burns his daughter; Hazel Mer- ritt, the owners daughter and seven of the crew of the Deer Hill.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
THIEVES CAUGHT IN THE ACT
SALVAGESToLEN FROM BURNED
 STORES.
Charles Bach, Assistant Chief of the Fire Department, One of the Accused
 Men.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

FRESNO, Dec. 1S.-Charles Bach and Charles Reed, prominent members of the Fresno Volunteer Fire Department, were arrested this morning, charged with having footed the ruins of the White Front stores, which were burned on Friday night.
 After several fires recently the pro- prietors of the burned property have complained to the police that articles of value were stolen. During the fire in Holland 6 Hollands grocery store, two weeks ago, the till was robbed, and several articles of value were stolen. At the fire in Sughira & Co. s Japanese fancy goods store a week ago, the till was robbed, and when McVey's furni ture store was burned two weeks ago a large quantity of goods were stolen.
 Last night police officers were on watch in the alley in the rear of the White Front stores. At about 1 o'clock this morning Fireman Charles Reed was seen emerging from the ruins with a bundle of burned silks, handkerchfefs, etc. The officers gave chase, whereupon the plunder was dropped. Reed was finally run down and captured.
 Charles Bach, assistant chief of the Fire Department, who had been placed on the burned premises to guard the damaged stock, was seen taking num- erous articles of dry goods to his bar Der shop, which adjoins the White Front stores. J. Bennett, a drayman, and Milton Hutchinson, an escape from Whittier, are also in jail, charged with footing the ruins.
 Bach was released this evening on 5000 bail.
 Hutchinson probably will be sent back to Whittier, as he has four years tO serve
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
Amador's Special Election.

JACKSON, Dec. 1S.-The special cleo ton of Supervisorial District No. was held yesterday to determine the tie be- tween A. B. Mclaughlin, incumbent and Democratic nominee for reelection, and Beniamin Ross, Republican. McLaugh- lin was elected by seventeen majority. The political complexion of the Board of Supervisors will now depend upon the successor to John Marchant. Republican, who, on account of being elected Asses sor. will have to resign as Supervisor from district No. 2. If his resignation can be put off so that Governor Gage will have the appointment of his successor the board will be Republican, after eight wears of Democratic rule.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
FAVOR THE CZAR'S
 DISARMAMENT PLAN
Conference of the Heads of Various Religious Denominations Held
 a+ London

LONDON, Dec. 1S he venerable Will liam Mcdonald Sinclair, Archdeacon of London and Canon of St. Paul's Cathe- dral, presided at a public conference at St. James Hall to-day, convened by the heads of the various religious denomina- tions in favor of an international demon stration on behalf of the Czar's disarma- ment proposals. A telegram expressing sympathy with the effort was received from Lord Rosebery. Among the letters read by the chairman from prominent people was one sent by Lord George who wrote advocating "an Anglo-Saxon- Russian understanding, of which the Czar,s rescript ought to be the founda- tion"
 A resolution in accordance with the ob- jects of the conveners of the conference was adopted unanimously.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
CARLOS GARCIA HAS
 RETURNED FROM CUBA
Says the Leath of His Father, the General, Has Been Great
 Blow

NEW YORK Dec. 1S.-Colonel Carlos Garcia, eldest son of the late Calixto Gar cia, arrived to-day on the Ward liner Santiago. He was greeted at the pier by a number of Cubans. Colonel Garcia was in command of a division of the army in Santiago province at the time of his fathers death He will stay in this city Washington and later to Thomasville, Ga to visit his mother.
 My fathers death" he said, has been a great blow. l do not know what my plans are while in the country"
 When asked about the present condi- tions in Cuba he said: You must par don me, but I can say nothing on that subject now. Everything, however, is go- ing nicely"
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
Death of Edward G. Mason

CHICAGO, Dec. 1S.-Edward G. Mason, one of Chicago's most prominent and sue cessful lawyers. died at his home to-day, aged 59 The cause of death was Bright's disease, aggravated by an injury to the head which Mason received in fall some days since Mason was graduated from Yale in 1S60 and has ever since been &C., tive in university affairs. Recently he has been frequently mentioned as the candidate of the Western Alumni to sue ceed Timothy Dwight as the president of Yale College. He is survived by a widow and thirteen children.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
Preston Boys as Minstrels.

JACKSON, Dec. 1s.--ThIrty boys from the Preston School at lone, accompanied by a number of officials of that institu- ton, gave a minstrel entertainment here last night to help out the library fund for the school. There was a fair attend ance. The boys had to be closely watched. One, at least, was unable to resist the temptation to make break for liberty.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
Bows Guilty of Manslaughter.

CHILLICOTHE, O., Dec. S.-Two mere boys, Elmer and George Butler, aged re- spectively 20 and 13. were to-day found guilty of manslaughter and wul serve a term in the penitentiary for the murder of Daisy Browser, young girl. The crime was a heinous one, and in the trial 1t was proved that the girl had been shot down from ambush for no cause whatever The defense made an attempt to prove that insanity ran in the Butler family, but the jury could not be convinced. Sentence has not yet been passed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
BRICE'S REMAINS
 REACH LIMA, OHIO
Impressive Funeral Services Will Be Held Amid Floral Offerings
 From Railroad Employees

COLUMBUS, Ohio. Dec. 18-A special to the Ohio State Journal from Lima. Ohio, says: The remains of the late Calvin s. Brice arrived here this morning from New York The special train bearing the body and the family pulled into the Chicago and Erie depot at 10:45 o'clock. Flags on all public buildings are at half-mast in honor of the distinguished dead, and many buildings are in mourning. There was a crowd of over 2000 people at the depot when the train pulled in, and after the family were taken to the carriages the procession moved, with the G. A. R., U. V. L. and Lima Lodge of Elks, which was the only secret order he belonged to- acting as escort. The remains were taken to the Brice residence, where they will re- main until to-naorrow, when they will be taken to the Market street Presbyterian Church at o'clock and lie in state until noon. The services will occur at D. n
 The Lake Erie and. Western road of which Mr. Brice was president. will run three special trains for the accommoda- tion of their employees. It is expected there will be a thousand of them. The floral tributes are most elaborate and represent an outlay of at least $lO,0O0. A carload arrived on the special train from New York City. Another carload came from from this city The employees of this di- road presented an engine eight feet long, and tender and two coaches ten feet long each made from white roses.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
FORCING THE BLOCKADE.
Steamers Released From the Ice il
 Detroit River.

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 1S.-Aided by a northwest wind and the mild weather of the past two days most of the imprisoned steamships at the mouth of the Detroit River were to-day released by the tugs and the ferry steamships. Tomorrow morning fourteen more steamships will leave here for the blockade to attempt to force 1t. If the fleet tomorrow meets with as good success as it did to-day and breaks through the ice it will leave but three freighters still stuck.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
Funeral of a Pioneer.

SANTA ROSA, Dec. 1S-The funeral of John Hughes Holman, one of the oldest settlers of this State, was held to-day. Holman came to California in 1850, and was a prominent citizen of Santa Rosa for many years. He was an old soldier having fought through several wars. Rev. Dr. Taft of Alameda delivered the ad- dress at the church, assisted by Rev. w. l., GaStOn.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
Catholic Church Dedicated.

SANTA ROSA, Dec. 1.-Archbishop Riordan dedicated the handsome new Catholic church at Sebastopol to-day. Many people from all parts of Sonoma County were present. The Archbishop was assisted by a number of visiting priests.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
FROZEN TO DEATH.
Former Resident of Sonoma County
 Perishes in Arizona.

PRESCOTT, Dec. IS. William A. Richardson, former resident of Sonoma County. California, was found dead in the Verde Valley few days ago. He had been engaged in mining in the Black Hills Verde Valley It is supposed he was overcome by the storm and frozen to death.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
William T. Maxey Dead.

LOS ANGELES, Dec 1s.-William T. Maxey, one of the earliest settlers of Los Angeles, died here to-day. He came to California from Iowa in 1854 and settled in Los Angeles, where he has lived con- tinuously ever since. He was Chief of the Fire Department for years.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
Abundance of Pure Water.

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 1S.-The Chamber of Commerce committee, which has been making tests of suburban wells for a city supply of clear water, to-day closed its pumps. An abundance of clear, pure water can be had, and the City Trustees will be asked to provide for supply from that source.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

that the list of seventy-six names has headquarters. Stockton, San Jose ana Oakland wanted the company, but were too slow about it. w. A. Desborough probably will be the captain.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
REVENUE CUTTER PERRY
 ARRIVES AT ASTORIA
Hole Stove in Her Bottom by the Striking of Reef Off St.
 HelenS.

ASTORIA, Or, Dec. E.-The United States revenue cutter Perry, which struck a hidden rock near St. Helens yes terday, arrived here to-day under her own steam. She is lying at the Government depot and the extent of her injuries is not known. There is hole in her bottom and all her pumps are kept at work. She will be placed on the marine ways here fn-
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
Cavalrv Troop for Sacramento.

SACRAMENTO Dec. 1S.-It has been settled that Sacramento will have the Ma tionaI Guard cavalry troop that Is to re- place Troop B of this city, which enlisted as artillery and Is now doing duty at Fort Canby. Brigadier General Muller writes
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
FRENCH MOVE IN CHINA.
Expedition Dispatched Up the Yang
 tse-Kiang River.

LONDON, Dec. 19,-According to dis patch to the Morning Post from Hankow, on the Yang-tse-K -Kiang, about 700 miles from the sea, French expedition has been dispatched up the river to Kwei Chau and one gunboat is already above NankinP
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
er of the peach belt.

Triton, in the center of the peach belt. was burned last night. An oil lamp in a boarding house exploded. The Masonic Hall and ten stores were destroyed and a hotel and large lumber mill were dam aged
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
Death of Major Morrison.

VIRGINIA CITY, Dec. 1S.-Major Will liam Morrison. who commanded the Ne vada battalion until it was mustered out recently, died this afternoon of pneumo- mia, He was captain of the Emmet Guard for several years.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
Risks and Premiums.

Net amount of risks writ
 ten during the year.. Net amount of risks ex-
 pired during the year. Net amount in force De- cember 3l, 1S97....-.....
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

Big Fire in the Peach Belt.
 SAVANNAH. Ga.. Dec. 1S-Nearly the whole of the business part of the town of
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

ro+o1 axnenditures ,7OO 552 5S
 Fire. Marine. Losses incurred during tn. -o. oo .o,. ~,
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

PARLOR AND MUSIC CABINETS, DRESSING TABLES,
 FANCY CHAIRS,
 Etc., Etc, A recent importation of Oriental Rugs-choice pieces. Extensive variety of Sofa Pillows = Silk and Velour Table Covers, Lace Curtains, etc.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-02
SENATOR FROM TENNESSEE.
i""iias Eurley Nominated by the
Democrats, and Will BE
Elected To-day

n1 NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 1.-The
Democratic legislative caucus. on the
hrst ballot tonight. nominated for sen
ator Thomas B. Turley,b-of Memphis
TO MI out the uneXpired term of Isbam
q. Harris, and who was appointed bv
GOV. Fayior senator after Senator Har-
rls' death. The result was a surprise
to all spectators. for it was not ex
pected the deadlock would be broken
tonight. The ballot stood: Turfev, az.
McMillfn, 43; Taylor /.
Efforts had been made during the
day to induce Turley to withdraw in
Taylor's behalf. 1t is stated that he
positively refused this Then negotia-
lions to deliver the Taylor vote to Tur-
ley were begun and resulted in the
dropping of Taylor and the delivery of
sufficient number of votes to TurIev
to nominate. Senator Turley was nCtf-
he'd and brought to the capitol and ac-
dressed large audience.
The joint convention of the two
houses of the legislature will elect Mr..
hurley senator tomorrow at noon. His
term will expire March 4, 1901 Senator
Hurley is fifty-three years of age, one
OF the most prominent lawyers IN
Memphis. an eXConfederate soldier
and 16 to l free silver Democrat.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-02
ALL NEW YORK STORM SWEPT
Coolest Weather of the Year Over
the state and Heavy
Eau Of SnnSY.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-The storm
which began Sunday night swept over
New York state with great fury
Northern New York is snowbound. The
"up-the- state residents have suffered
from cold which ranged as low as 80
degrees and more below zero. At AL
bany Troy, Saratoga and many other
places in the state as much as two
and three feet of snow has fallen, and
reports tonight are to the effect that
the blizzard is still raging, the worst
storm since the memorable one of 1888
After yesterdays blow, early today
there was promise in this city Of fine
weather But after few hours Of sun
shine the storm began again, with a.
sudden drop Of the mercury. Fore
caster Dunn's official thermometer at
o'clock tonight registered II, and the
mercury is going down rapidly.
Much delay was caused to the rail
road mail service: that from the north
ern part of the state has been practi-
cally cut off and trains running on the
New York Central railroad were from
four to five hours late.
ire ms n had a hard time today. There
We're dozen or more fires in this city,
q smaller number than usual, but the
high wind made some of them most
dangerous and hard to fight
Portions of Long Island suffered al
most as much from the storm as the
towns far up the state.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-02
STATE DINNER FOR Mr.. DOLE.
His welcome Marked by the Most
Elaborate Entertainment of
the Official SCnsnn

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The most
elaborate entertainment of the pres
ent Official season marked the well
come or President Dole, of Hawaii. at
the White house this evening. The
decorations were extremely beautiful
ana IN the most perfect artistic taste.
Inc party was much too large to he
accommodated in the state dining
room, and the table was laid in the
corridor beyond the great stained
glass screen.
The length Of the board was occu-
pied by the great golden-edged mirror
the traditional accompaniment of So
many official dinners, from which rose
peaceful trocha of delicateIy scented
ana eXquisitely formed orchids, in
white and purple.
In the east room the president and
Mrs. Mckinley, Vice President and
mrs. Hobart, the guests of honor.
PRESIDENT and Mrs. Dole. and the mem
bers of the cabinet received the other
guests for short space before renair-
ing TO the table. The decorations of
the east room were quite as artistic as
those of the corridor, consisting Of
pink roses, hyacinths and azaIeas
banked in rich profusion beneath the
great mirrors, and clusters of palms
ming the window space
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-02

afternoon with the subcommittee on the Mis-
sissippi river commission.
The plans and specifications for lock and
dam No. on the Mississippi between Min
neapolis and st. Paul still remain Enacted
upon by Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn to
whom they have been sent for approval The
parts of the plans to be acted upon first will
be those relating to the cofferdam and road
way, over which there is some uncertainty
as to whether the work shall be done by
contract or Gay labor. 1t will probably be
performed by day labor. Meiklejohn is ex-
pected to act on the plans tomorrow
n. P. Johnson. Indian agent for the Sisse-
tons, of South Dakota arrived In Wash
1ngton this morning accompanied by Trader
Ross. He is here, according to Indian Of
fcials to discuss agency affairs generally
1t is denied that there is any trouble between
Johnson and the Indians in his charge
Senator Vest. from the committee on COM
merce, today reported Mr.. Pettigrew's bill
extending the time for the construction Of the
bridge across the Missouri river at Yankton.
S. D.. with an amendment limiting the date
of completion at 1900 instead 1902
Congressman Johnson Of South Dakota has
recommended Wallace Gaehouse for postmas-
ter at Carringtcn and James G. Pitts at WI
mona D.
Representative Tawney has secured pen-
sion for John Rolfe, of Eyota, at $12 per
month from October, 1897.
William H. Phipps land agent for the
Northern Pacific is in Washington on bust
ness before the land office.
DR.. c. L. Codding today appointed a
member of the beard of pension examining
surgeons at Duluth.