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The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
PROBLEM OF SUPPLYING
 SANTIAGO WITH WATER
General Wood Employs Three Expert Engineers-Renegade Cubans
 on the Warpath.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Nov. 8. - The main question now before General Leon ard Wood, Governor of the military dis trict of Santiago, is not political. It is the question of water which is a serious problem. The rainy season Is about over and usually, after a month or so of dry weather, water has to be brought from the mountains and sold in the streets. General Wood is anxious to avoid repe- tition of such conditions, and has engaged the services of three expert engineers to report as to the best method of supplying the city with water, whether with artesian wells or otherwise.
 Matamore, a colonel in the insurgent army and formerly a bandit, objectng to the hum-drum ways of peace, recently took to the hills with twenty men and is now carrying on his old vocation, robbng plantations and farms of cattle and horses, holding people up and setting in every way a bad example. General Wood q part of the gendarmerie Is now ready. uniformed and drilled well mounted and armed to do the work. To-day twenty men, under command of a lieutenant, left for the locality in which NIatamore and his companions are staying, with orders to bring them all in dead or alive. The general opinion here Is that If Matamore is not suppressed he will soon have be- tween one and two hundred recruits, but now that the purpose of the authorities is known it is not expected that many will join him.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
THORNS IN THE PATH OF Q THE GERMAN EMPEROR
Jarring Incidents to Mar the Pleas ure of His Trip Through the
 Holy Land

BEYROUT, Syria, Nov. S.-Emperor William is much displeased over several jarring incidents of his trip to Jerusalem. The reply of the Vatican to his notlfica- ton of rights acquired at Mount Zion is considered extremely curt, while on all important occasions the French Consul General attended in order to assert Frances guardianship of holy places. Moreover, it appears that the Sultan practically took forceful possession of the land he presented to Emperor William, the owner objecting to selling ecclesias- tical property. The authorities here tried to clear the harbor of all shipping yester- day in view of the arrival of the German majesties. but the steamers of Messa- geries Maritimos, the French Steamship Company, refused to leave.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
SAVED FROM A WRECK
 AFTER A HARD STRUGGLE
Gallant Rescue of Sailor on the Nor
 wegian Bark Sigrid in
Midocean.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. S.-The German oil tank steamer Standard. which has ar- rived here, brings Andres Anderson, a sailor, who was rescued at sea October 19 from the wrecked Norwegian bark Sig rid The rescue by boats crew from the Standard was a thrilling and gallant one, and was accomplished after one boat had been dashed to pieces against the side of the steamer and a number oi dar- ing attempts had been made to reach the wrecked bark. Finally Anderson was thrown a rope, which he fastened about was dragged into the boat in an uncon- Scious condition.
 Anderson says the remainder of the unknown vessel. He had evidently been forgotten, for the crew failed to come back to rescue him. The derelict was left in latitude 55.43 north, longitude 043 east, nearly submerged.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
LITTLE TROUBLE IN
 GREATER NEW YORK
New Election Law Works Satisfac- torily-Gangs of Toughs
 Awed by Deputies.

NEW YORK. Nov. S.-Superintendent McCullagh, after the polls had closed. made the following statement in regard to the operation Of the new election law:
 My deputies have had no trouble in any of the territory of Greater New York I had TOO deputies. 500 of whom were on duty at the polls. 100 in reserve, and 100 specials acting as messengers. The only territory in which I had any trouble was in the Sixth and Eighth election dis tricts Of the Second Assembly District. Nv deputies arrested four men for defec- tive naturalization papers. who were held for the United States Judge.
 1T expected to have trouble with gangs Civ. Bristol. Conn. and the famous Bat Shea gang from Troy. but as far as I have heard there have been no difficult ties with these men. In case my men had been overwhelmed at the polls I would have called on the police, although I could as a State officer call out the mil litia to quel any disturbances"
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
ECCENTRIC PERMITS
 REMARKABLE WILL
Divides Yearly Interest on S50,O00
 Among One Hundred Little Girl Waifs

CHICAGO, Nov. S.-A remarkable will is to be presented to Judge Kohlsaat to- morrow for probate. The will, which was made by Orlando D. Hadsell, an ec- centric old bachelor who died recently, divides among a hundred little girl waifs every year for ninety-nine years the in- terest on S5u.000. Hadsell is reputed to have made his money on chattel mort gages. Although he seemingly spent the last years of his life almost as hermit, 1t is stated that a contest over his will may be made by two women, one of whom claims to have been Hadsell S bookkeeper for number of years. Will liam Hadsell of California, a brother of the deceased, is in Chicago awaiting the nrohation of the will
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
ASSISTANCE REFUSED
 RELEASED INSURGENTS
Plight of Sixteen Cubans Freed From a Spanish Prison and Stranded
 In New York.

NEW YORK, Nov. s.-The sixteen Gu ban insurgents who were recently re- leased by the Spanish Government from the Government prison at Ceuta and who arrived In this country last week on the Kaiser Wilhelm IT, were to-day released from the barge office and allowed to go, penniless and homeless, into the streets. They applied for help at the Cuban Junta, hut were turned away with the reply that no funds were available for them.
 The situation of these men is peculiar. They were released rom prison ana az they had no money for transportation and could not secure help from the Spanish Government they were forwarded to this country by the United States Consul there arrangements were made for their recep- tion on this side nor for their transporta- tion from this port to the island of Cuba.
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manner and even more, believe, serve Pcstum in such way that 1t is taste less and unpalatable. Every one who has at any time had genuine cup of well made tPostum, likes it, and you may depend upon it that any one who says they do not like Postum, has never really had a good cup Of it. The whole secret is in the boiling. It must be boiled long enough to bring out the flavor.
 1T suffered terribly with dull head aches before I took to drinking Pos tum instead of coffee, but these have all been gone for two years or more. I could give you quite q list of friends who are regular users of Postum Food Coffee and you may depend upon 1t they have been greatly benefited by the change"
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
NICHOLAS IS SINCERE
 IN WISHING FOR PEACE
Editor Stead Convinced That the Czar
 Really Seeks General Dis
armament

LONDON, Nov. S.-William T. Stead, writing to the Daily News from Sebas- topoI. after an interview with the Czar at Livadia, reiterates his conviction of the earnestness and sincerity of the CZar' s purpose in proposing disarmament. MT. Stead says 1t is impossible to repeat the conversation, but he adds:
 But my opinion Is summed up in a remark which I made to a Princess of the court, who, meeting me as I was leaving. asked me: Well, what is your opinion?'
 ''I replied simply: T thank God for him. If he is spared = to Russia that young man will go far.
 Czar possessed of exceptional rapidity of perception, united with a remarkable memory and very wide grasp of an inn mense range of facts.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
DEATH IN A MINE.
One Man Killed and Five Others In
 iured by an Explosion.

SCRANTON, Pa, Nov. S.-A gas explo- sion in the Schookey mine. near West Pittston. to-day seriously burned four men-James Coulter, fire boss; John Met calf. track layer; John McQuinlan, miner. and James Mackin, driver. Fire follow ing the explosion overcame Anthony Rranke, miner, and John Valvens, his la borer. Branke was dead when rescuers found him. but Yalvens was restored to consciousness. The explosion was caused by the igniting of a body of gas in a chamber which Coulter and Metcalf were exploring previous to locating new breast Coulter and Metcaf may not sur ViVe
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
LINDA VISTA RAZED
 BY A CONFEDERATION
Beautiful McIver Dwelling at Mis- sion San Jose Burned With
 Its Contents,

MISSION SAN JOSE, Nov. 8.-Linda Vista the beautiful home of c. c. Me Iver, was totally destroyed by fire at 8 o'clock this morning, entailng loss of $50 900, covered by s25 900 insurance. Heavy wind was blowing and nothing could be done to save the structure, although there made to save the costly furniture, but little could be rescued.
 The fire started on the roof from sparks from the chimney. Mir McIver is a wealthy winemaker of this vicinity, and his home was the finest in this end of the county Linda Vista has been noted for it's hospitality.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
MERELY CLEANED UP SHIP.
Captain Hanlon Accounts for the Re
 ported Wreck of the Panama.

NEW YORK, Nov. S.-The United States transport Panama, from Santiago and Havana has arrived in quarantine There are on board about 400 persons, in- cluding a number of sick men, Captain Hanlon was much surprised to learn that any uneasness had been felt for the ships safety. He said that shortly after leaving Santiago he ordered the vessel cleaned up between decks. Numerous boxes and other material thrown over board drifted toward shore, and this, no doubt. gave rise to the report that the transport had been wrecked
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
At 87.5o.

sister of the deceased. She resides at Davenport, Iowa. Attorneys Delegh and Beardslee of this city have filed her power of attorney with the County Clerk.
 Al the time Christensen died a sister was mentioned as residing somewhere in the East, and several attorneys have been using their utmost endeavors to locate her. The attorneys who represent the sis ter decline to say what their proofs of the relationship are, but say that there is not the slightest doubt about the matter.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
POSTUM CEREAL.
FORMER COLLEGE GIRL
Tells "Tales Out of School"

Tells "Tales Out Of School"
 = When I first went to the College. at Lincoln, Neb., the maid gave me a cup of coffee, the taste of which disgusted me and I sent it back with the request to get some better made. The girl told me that they served mostly Postum Food Coffee. so when I got that prop erly made, it proved to be delicious drink and one that l have used ever since. find that many people make their common coffee In very slipshod
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
BLAMED FOR THE DEATH
 OF HAROLD FREDERIC
Coroner's Jury Charges Two Chris tian Scientists With Man
 S1auChter,

LONDON, Nov. S.-The Coroner's jury which has been Investigating the death on October 19 last of Harold Frederic, the correspondent of the New York Times, rendered a verdict to-day of man slaughter against Kate Lyon, member of the late MT. Frederic's household, and Mrs Mills a Christian scientist.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
FIRE INSURANCE POOL.
Kentucky Grand Jury Indicts Fifty.
 Three Companies.

CINCINNATI, Nov. S.--The Grand Jury of Kenton County, Kentucky. sitting in CoVington, Kentucky. to-day returned in- dictments against ffty-three of the lead- ing fire insurance companies of the United States, Canada and England The in dictments charge that the, companies have formed an unlawful pool to prevent
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
Portland Banker,s Death.

PORTLAND, Nov. s.-Henry Failing died at his home in this city this morning of a complication of kidney troubles. He was 65 years of age. MT. Failing removed to Oregon from the East in 1851 and had been President of the First National Bank Of Portland since 1868.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
Fatally Wounds a Woman.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. S.--Mrs. Giacomo, an Italian woman, was shot and fatally Is-a,indnd at her home this afternoon by francis Badeirger, who had been work ing for her. i3adeirger, who had been drinking. became enrageG because the some shirts. Picking up q shotgun he discharged the contents into Mrs Giac- omo's breast. Her death is only a ques- +io11 ,,f q few hours.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
MANIAc's TERRIBLE WORK.
Brains His Wife With an AK and
 Kills Himself

WICHITA, Kans., Nov. S--At Ava, O. T., George Lout. 0 farmer, went crazy to- day and killed his wife with an ax. He then entered room where his three children slept, but as he raised the. aX one of them awoke and the insane man dropped the weapon, went to his room and cut his own throat.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
SAN JUAN's DEATH ROLL.
General Brooke's Last Report to the
 War Department.

WASHINGTON, Nov. S.-The following cable message has been received at the War Department:
 "SAN JUAN DE PORTO RICO, Nov I. = Adjutant General, Washington: Deaths, November ,: Privates Almond PeIly. D, Sixth United States Volunteer Infantry, meningitis: Louis Taylor, K, Eleventh Infantry. typhoid fever. No deaths November G.
 Ne.. aRROOKE, Commanding"
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
 ON EASTERN TRACKS.
Horses That Won All the Money on
 Election Day.

NEW YORK. Nov. s-The meeting closed at Aqueduct to-day Results;
 First race, about seven furlongs, selling third Time 1:26 3-5.
 Second race, five and half furlongs-Lady Lindsay won. Ordeal second. Village Pride
 Third race. mile and forty yards. selling Headlight II won, Campania second, Blue Away third. Time, 1:44&.
 Fourth race, mile and a siXteenth-Charerltus won, Don de Orc second, Warrenton third.
 Fifth race, i've furlongs. selling-Lady sher- well won, Lady Dora second, St. Sophia third.
 Sixth race, mile and forty yards, selling Field Lark won, Brighton second Charlie Ross third Time. 1:45.
 CHICAGO, Nov. s-Weather rainy; track fair at Lakeside
 Ian second Natroe third Time, 1:03A.
 Second race, selling, mile and twenty yards Baritaria won, Dunois second, Moncreith third.
 Third race. one and an eighth miles-Amos won. Macy second, Storm King third. Time, l:55s4.
 Fifth race. eleven-sixteenths of a mile O'Connel won. Dave Waldo second, Sligo third.
 Sixth race, six furlongs-Tenoie won, Diggs second, Locust Blossom third Time, 1:171s.
 NASHVILLE. Nov. S.-weather clear; track good at Cumberland to-day, Results; won John Boone second, Everest third. Time, 1:16h
 Trfune second. Our Lida third. Time 1:0915. Third race. thirteen stxteenths of mile. sell ing--Connie Lee won. Pinkey Potter second Earl Fonso third. Time, 1:221a.
 Fourth race and an eighth miles-Trav e1er won. Demosthenes second. Bagpipe third Time, 1 :56
 Simon W won, Bob Turner second. Percita third. Time 1:221e.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
Postomce Robbed.

KANKAKEE, H., Nov. S.-Burglars robbed the postoffice at Dauforth. twenty miles south of this city, of $5e0 in money and stamps last night. They were tunsuc- cessful, however, in forcing the safe of the Danforth Bank, which contained S7000. The doors of the vault were blown open and the lock injured so badly that the bankers could not get in for several hours Bloodhounds will be used to track
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
EIGHT MoHEGAN VICTIMS.
Body of California Woman Among
 Those Brought to New York

NEW YORK. Nov. S.-The bodies of eight of the passengers on the lost Allan tic liner Mohegan, wrecked on October Ii on the southwest coast of England, ar- rived here Monday in dramatically sealed collins on the steamship Menominee from London The remains of Mrs. Sophie C. Crane of California were among them.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
PERMITS SISTER FOUND. Claimant of the Christensen Estate
 Near Stockton.

STOCKTON, Nov S.--The real heir to the estate left by the late Peter Christen- sen the aged hermit who died intestate a few monthts ago near Stockton, has been found. She is Catharina Christensen,
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
Fire swept Forests and Prairies.

the Beacon from Earlshoro, Okla, says forest and prairie fires are raging ali over the Seminole Nation Territory. Emahaka Mission and property valued at $50 GOO have been destroyed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
Max Alvarv. the Tenor, Dead.

BERLIN, Nov. S.-Max Alvary, the popular German operatie tenor, who sang during many seasons in the United States. is dead. He expired at Tabarse, Thuringia.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09

free competition among all insurance companies and their agents doing busi- ness in Covington, and thus extort a greater premium than otherwise would have to be paid.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
Grass Valley Votes Bonds.

GRASS VALLEY, Nov. S.-This city to- day voted in favor of S40.0O0 sewerage bonds The vote was 1030 70 20S.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09

DEI. MEYERS & co. have gained their high standing and have built up the largest practice on the Pacific Coast by curing their patients, and by honorable business dealings.
 DR. MEYERS A co. have the largest and best-equipped medical institute in the West, and have made special study of all weak ness ana diseases of men for more than seventeen years.
 DER NEEH EESS N co. cure con- tagious blood poison and all other diseases of men. and restore to per feet health those who are weak, puny and debilitated from the ef- fects of nervous debility, excesses, dissipations, indiscretions, etc, etc.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
ADVERTISEMENTS.

Al
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09

We to-day place on sale an unryaled assortment of the newest and most seasonable productions in JACK FITS, CAFES AND SUITS for Ladies' Misses and Chil- dren's wear. few examples we quote below.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
At $500.
At 8T.5o.

ADIES' TAILOR MADE SUITS of black and navy Jackets lined silk skirts double lined and
 vet extra value $O will be offered at $I DO each
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At $4.5C

ADIEs' BLACK FIGURED DRESS SKIRTS, ian pleatea 1t nercaline and bound with velvet, worth $6 50, will sale at S4 90 each.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
LADIES' JACKETS AND CAFES.
At 83.Z5.

LADIES' COVERT CLOTH JACKETS, in light and dark sh fly cloth worth $6 will be offered at
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09

-AC SP/ .oo. DIES TAN KERSEY CLOTH JACKETS, fly fronts serge good value for $0 will be sold for S 50 each
The times., 1898-10-30
THE STOCK MARKET.
Large transactions Mark the Week
Which Has just Iy1nsed,

Large transactions Mark the Week
Which Has Just Passed.
New York, Oct. 2s.-The transactions In
both stocks and bonds during the last six
days have been twice as large as they
were during the previous week. Final
prices In both departments of the stock
exchange are generally higher than at the
close of business last Saturday, and in a
large number of cases the net advances
are important.
Borrowings on long exchange are doubt
less responsible for large part of the in
crease of sl0.O0O,0 900 in their average loan
which the associated banks report today.
Other noteworthy changes in the bank
statement are the increase of Sc, 800 in
lawful money, the greater part of 1t in
specie, and the increase Of over fifteen and
three-quarter million dollars in deposits.
The net result is an increase in the sur
plus reserve. which brings that item up
to more than S26, 200 600. The statement
had no effect upon the market for securi-
ties, because the speculative community
attached greater importance to the report
of Burlington for September, which was
made public shortly before the bank state
ment. 1t had been generally understood
the Burlington report would not compare
favorably with that for the same month
of last year. but it was more unfavorable
than expected. Burlington was therefore
sold extensively. and a net decline of
nearly point and a half in that stock in
huenced the market for the entire granger
group As a matter of fact, the entire
railway list was adversely affected TO the
extent of small fractions.
Prior to the publication of the Burling-
ton statement, the market was strong.
under the lead of American Tobacco and
Federal Steel issues. Considering the dur
alton of the market, Federal Steel issues
were more extensively dealt in than yes
terday, and closed strong at about the
best prices. AT a reaction of 1-2 per cent
from the highest price recorded for it.
American Tobacco closed 21-2 points
higher than yesterday. The only other
noteworthy net advance was that of AZ
points in Consolidated Gas, movement
that revived rumors. which lacked confir-
nation, of cessation of hostilities be-
tween the local gas companies. The clos
ing of the market was irregular.
As compared with the final prices OF
last Saturday, the majority of the stocks
are higher. ..--... ...-.,.
The times., 1898-10-30
FOUND DEAD IN A CELL.
Liberty Came Too Late for Richard
j. COpelnnd.

Richard j. Copeland, seventy-two years
of age, was found dead in a cell at No
police station about a:15 o'clock yester-
day morning. He was being held there
because of intoxication, having been lock-
ed up shortly before o'clock on the
previous afternoon. His death was dis
covered by the day station-keeper, who
went to the cell to liberate Copeland.
The dead man was last seen alive at 7
O'Clock in the morning by Moses T. Booth.
janitor of the station, who, while at work
in the cell corridor, was spoken to by
the man, who asked that the sergeant be
notified that he wanted to get out
Booth conveyed the message to Sergt
James Conlon and the latter seemed much
surprised, as Copeland had stated when
locked up that he was sick and wanted
to be sent to the hospital in the morning
IF the man is all right" said the SER
geant, I'VE will let him out in a short
time"
When the station-keeper discovered the
body it was lying on the bench in the
cell. and its position was such as to indi-
cate that the man was asleep. On en-
tering the cell and endeavoring to arouse
the prisoner the station-keeper was sur
prised to find life extinct. Judging from
the position of the body death came with
out a struggle.
Copeland formerly lived in Tenleytown,
and, though well known to the police,
very little can be learned of his family.
1t is said that during the life of John
Noonan that gentleman provided home
for Copeland, but that since the death
of Mr.. Noonan the man had little or no
work to do.
The body of Copeland was removed to
the morgue and the coroner notified. He
decided to hold an autopsy this morning
at Ii o'clock.