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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-18
FATHER Y0RKE RELIEVES
AN AIlING COLLEAGUE
Takes Charge Of st. Peters Parish to
Give a Fellow-Priest Needed
Rect

Rev. Father Peter C. Yorke has been
appointed pastor OF St. Peters Church.
corner Of Twenty-fourin and Alabama
pointment as the successor to rev. Ia
Their Peter S. Casey. the popular pastor
OF the well-known parish, will be a great
surprise 10 Catholics. According to Vicar
General Prendergast Father Yorke's ap-
pointment is but temporary. as there was
no other opening for him in this city at
the present time. Father Casey's con-
tinued III health makes II imperative that
tauon OF a number of his parishioners
he viii go into the country to recuperate
Father Casey has worked hard for the
past five years and has succeeded In
building up the parish until il now is
considered one Of the largest and most
important parishes in the city.
Father Horke will assume charge Of
the church on Sunday next and will very
probably preach his initial sermon on
tinguished priest will occupy the pulpit
OF that day will crowd the sacred edi-
flee to the doors. His fame as a speaker
is too well known TO the people OF this
State and every opportunity is taken by
them TO hear him talk 1t is understood
that Father Yorke, who is an old and in
innate friend of Father Casey, used his
eloquence 10 get the latter to retire for
a short time and try and recover his
to do so, as he did not like TO leave his
parshionecs in strange hands, but the
knowledge that Father Yorke would min
lister to their needs was enough for him
and he gratefully accepted the opportu-
nifty OF going into the country.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-18
GIFT OF STOCK
NOT COMPLETED
Ivy Leach Gets an Ad-
verse Decision.
Special Dispatch to The Call

SANTA ROSA. Nov. I7.-An interesting
case was decided in the Superior Court
here to-day by Judge Dougherty OF De
partment No. J. The case was that Of
Ivy Leach versus the California Safe De-
post and Trust Company. OF San Fran
cisco. and involved the ownership OF S25.-
90 worth OF the capital stock Of that cor
porauon.
Ivy Leach. plaintiff in the action. lives
81 Canada She was the niece Of the late
Mrs Priscilla Wilson, an eccentric and
wealthy old lady who lived In. Petaluma
and died IN January OF last year. When
the estate came 10 be settled up Ivy
Leach alleged that her aunt had made
her a present Of the contents Of her box
in the safe deposit vaults, which amount
cd 10 $1,000 in cash and the % shares or
the stock IN question.
she was In possession OF both the stock
and the cash. but the former has never
been transferred on the books Of the cor
done that the suit was brought
During the trial Of the case much inter
esting testimony was introduceo. ana inc
opinion was freely expressed that while
the plaintiff had perhaps failed 10 show
that her aunt had actually gwen her the
stock. she had shown that such was her
intention beyond any doubt
The opinion OF the court. as filed to-day
decides that the stock remains the prop
erty OF the estate. The nneness with
which the points are drawn is wei Illus
trated in the following extract from a
closing portion OF the decision:
ct must be admitted that the testimony
81 the plaintiff. Curtis. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Mills presents a case that. In the absence
OF other facts. might be sufficient 10 es-
tablish a valid gift. II is when the case
made by plaintiff IS contrasted with these
other facts mentioned and contrasted
with her own conduct with reference TO
the property. that the court feels that she
hag not proven IL clearly and satisfac-
forflv All the declarations OF Mrs. VIII
son are capable Of being construed as APP
rlving 10 gift contained IN a will Il Is
frue she said This stock is for you but
no present purpose TO give OF any words
of gift or donation are used. The mere
putting the stock into her hands would
not be sufficient. There must be pur-
pose expressed. followed by delivery and
n parting Of all dominion
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-18
To INVESTIGATE
EVERETT CASE
Consul Dudley Ordered
to Republic.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

VANCOUVER, b. c. Nov. 7.-Colonel
Edwin Dudley, United States Consul at
Vancouver. has received instructions from
Washington TO proceed at once to Re
public. Wash. 10 investigate thoroughly
the case OF Martin Everett, the man now
held by the Canadian authorities at KAN
loops. II is not unlikely that the outcome
OF this case will be a demand on the
Canadian authorities for the extradition
OF Everett. as IL is alleged that he was
brought over from the American side into
Canadian territory without the proper
hearing on the southern side OF the boun-
dairy line first.
Ii was alleged that Everett held up a
stage near Grand Forks. and in order 10
save the trouble there would be about
che matter the American officers simply
handed Everett over TO the Canadian au-
thoriues, and IL is even said that the ar
resting officers disregarded writ OF habeas
corpus and other interferences Of the law
Consul Dudley expects to get 10 the root
OF the whole matter.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-18
HIGHBINDERS AGAIN
WELD THE RATCHET

Chun Jun. who conducts a drug store
at Sl5 Washington street. complained to
the police that he was struck yesterday
afternoon with a Ratchet in the hands
OF highbinder According TO his story
the cause OF the attempted murder grew
out OF transaction in which trouble
arose over the price at which fruit should
De sold 10 certain consumers. The at
tack. 1t IS alleged, took place In a door
way on Sansome street, between Wash
ington and Clay.
Chun Jun thinks his assailant was a
chinese named Chung Cow The ASSAULT
ed man exhibits a large black and blue
streak on his arm. which he saws he
received from the blunt end OF The
weapon.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-18
NAVAL ARCHITECTS
DISCUSS WARSHlPS
Argument over Efficiency of Some
of the Vessels That Formed
Dewev's SQUADRON
Dewey's Squadron

NEW YORK, Nov. T.-"Designs for the
Denver Class Sheathed Protected Cruis-
ers." was the subject Of a paper read by
Chief Constructor Philip Hichborn. u. S.
N. before the meeting OF naval architects
and engineers to-day.
Walter NJ. Mcfarland. passed assistant
engineer. read a reply to the paper OF
Constructor Hichborn in behalf of Rear
Admiral Melville, chief Of the Bureau OF
Engineering, criticiZing Constructor
Hichborn for selecting the Raleigh as a
ship that might have been improved by
sheathing. Naval Constructor Caps, who
raised the Spanish vessels at Manila after
Dewey had sunk them, supported Con-
Constructor Bowles said: "I have an
interest in the Raleigh, and l am very
glad that she has some friends here. I
think that TO select the Raleigh as an ex-
ample of what might have been done bv
sheathing is rather unfair" Constructor
Bowles said that If the Raleigh had failed
10 come up to expectations II was because
she was hampered in other ways rather
than by lack OF sheathing.
Admiral Melville in his paper said In
part:
in reading over the interesting paper OF the
chief constructor OF the navy on the Denver
class OF cruisers. il occurs to me to say that I
think he need not have felt called upon TO de-
fond the design. inasmuch as IL was decided
upon after careful consideration by the board
Of constructors. which had full knowledge OF
the needs OF the Department. and / am sure
that We az AL thil tle eNpeTts OF TINS oe-
Dartment know the needs OF the service and
how to I'LL them better than any newspaper
writer however clever he may be.
I regret TO notice some remarks on the Gin
cinnati and Raleigh. which certainly have a
tendency to create an 1erroneous impression
with respect 20 those vesB<is., Let me say that
the Cincinnati and Raleffh were designed at a
time when there was perfect craze for high
speed in all classes OF vessels. The statement
had been dlnned into our ears so much that
we must get at least good results from
every ship were obtained from foreign ships
and must. II possible do better. that our de-
signers were working. one might say, under
the lash.
He proceeded with a defense Of the
Raleigh as 10 her conduct en- route and
returning from Manila He thought the
efficiency OF the two vessels named would
be improved II they were heightened fif-
teen TO twenty feet. The meeting adj
iOurned for one wear
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-18
To Regulate Cremation

AT the meeting OF the Health and Po-
lice Committee yesterday afternoon
Health Officer Lawlor presented the draft
OF an ordinance recently adopted by the
Board of Health which has for its OBJ
iect the regulation OF cremation I'm this
city and county. DR.. Lawlor explained
the provisions OF the ordinance, which.
he said, was intended 10 prevent crime
from being covered up by cremation II
provides for certificate from the Board
OF Health, inspection by the Disinter-
ment Inspector or other health officer,
and the permit for cremation, which
must not take place until twenty-four
hours after death, must be signed by the
Health Officer. The committee decided
10 recommend the ordinance for passage
at next Mondays meeting OF the Board
of 6uperyisors,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-18
HANGED PROTESTING
HIS INNOCENCE
Execution of Michael Emil Rollinger,
Convicted of Having Strangled
His Wife.

CHICAGO. Nov. l7.-Michael Emil Roll
linger. who cholSed his wife to death on
December is, 1898. and then set fire to the
house in an endeavor TO hide his crime,
was hanged to-day in the County Jail
Y an impassioned speech from the gal
lows Rollinger protested his innocence
He said he had been deceived and
wronged. All his money had been taken
from him 10 carry the case to the Su-
preme Court, which was not done
Il say before my mother and my chill
dren." he concluded, that l am an limo
cent man"
II IS supposed that Rollinger killed his
wife in order that he might marry Lena
Helcker, a woman who hailed from the
same country (Austria) as Rollinger He
had two trials. the first resulting in a
disagreement Of the jury. One OF the
chief witnesses against him was his IL
year-old son. who declared that all the
children had been sent away on a slight
preteXt the day the crime was committed
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-18
Manufacture of Acetylens Gas.

The Fire Department yesterday sent to
the Supervisors a draft of proposed or
dinance regulating the storage and sale OF
calcium carbide in this city and county
1t provides that the chemical shall be
kept in Theoretically sealed iron recepta-
Giles and in quantities not exceeding 100
pounds, and stored in isolated buildings of
freproof construction. Not more than
twenty pounds OF calcium carbide shall
be kept in any building used for dwellings,
or manufacturing purposes, and only on a
written permit from the Fire Marshal
who shall see that the packages are kept
dry. The manufacture, transportation.
storage, sale or use of liqueiied acetylene
which is manufactured from calcium car
bide, IS absolutely prohibited.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-18

In all six witnesses were examined to-
DAY Tor the petitioner. a number OF whom
made very good witnesses for Coburn
before they had left the stand. and es-
nett.
Bennett testified that he had lived in
Pescadero and vicinity all his life and
had known Loren Coburn as long as he
could remember. probably twenty years.
more or less. During the last three years
ne mad met him almost every day. He
had frequent conversations with him, al
though no business relations. On one
occasion Cobun passed his place when
witness was hoeing potatoes and asked
him whose. potatoes those were. Witness
said that they were his. and he said. "All
right" Another time Coburn caught wit
ness cutting wood from his (Coburn's)
land. The latter said, Now I've caught
you TO which witness replied. Yes, Mr.
says Coburn. that's all right"
At another time witness was going into
town and passed Coburn's place. II was
beginning TO rain and Coburn stopped him
and asked him TO assist in getting a num-
Der OF bales OF straw into the barn, which
he did
When asked II this was the whole Of the
conversation witness replied that II was.
He denied that on this last occasion Co
burn pointed TO the sky and remarked
how bright the stars were shining, or
that he had acted in any way peculiarly.
de said he had told counsel and Carl
Coburn some things that were not true,
but that as he was now on the stand he
would tell the truth and only the truth.
Counsel asked him IL he formed an
opinion as TO the condition of Coburns
mind from his frequent conversations
with and knowledge of him. Having an
swered IN the affirmative he was asked,
What is your opinion as 10 the mental
competency of Mr.. Coburn TO take care
Of himself and TO manage his property
The. answer was: Il think he IS all
This was more than counsel could
stand. and he openly charged witness
with having been bought by Coburn for
the sum OF s..
The examination was dropped and wit
ness allowed 10 go.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-18
COBURN DOES NOT
NEED A GUARDIAN
Judge Buck Throws the Case
Against the Pescadero Million
aire Out of Court.

REDWOOD CITY. Nov. I7-Ioren Co.
burn, the millionaire land owner
and cattleman, viii continue 10 man
age his own property and conduct his own
AFFAIRS. as he has done for the past forty
years or more. without the aid OF a
guardian and without the assistance Of
his relatives. who have expressed and
evinced so much solicitude for his we'll
being. and incidentally for that OF his
property.
The proceedings started here some fow
, weeks ago by Mrs. Ella c. Wheeler. by
which an attempt was made 10 have Co
burn declared an incompetent and unable
20 care FOR his person ard estate, came TO
an abrupt termination In the Superior
Court this afternoon. The taking OF tes-
timony on behalf % petitioner was com
pleted soon after o'clock. at which time
motion 10 dismiss the petition was made
by Craig g. Ragland. attorneys for Mr.
Coburn. The. ground OF the motion was
mat the evidence introduced 10 support
The petition would not warrant the court
u finding the respondent incompetent 10
manage his person or property. Mr.. Craig.
IN arguing the motion. accused the rela-
ives OF Coburn OF entering into a con-
spiracy 10 place Coburn in an asylum and
Get control OF his property. all OF which
was not on. account OF the welfare OF re-
tponoent, but was for the express purpose
OF their own ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Judge Buck was OF the opinion that the
evidence was insufficient 20 warrant him
IN declaring Coburn incompetent. and dis
missed the petition. 20
This action OF the court met with the
hearty approval OF the spectators. who
filled the courtroom. many OF whom had
come from the coast side 70 testify in Co
burns behalf and when the Judge an
nounced his decision the feeling was so in
tense that IL broke forth in prolonged APP
plause. which even the Sheriff could not
restrain.
Many were the .congratula tons show
cred upon Coburn after court had nd-
3ourned. and many were the contemp-
tuous looks cast upon those who were re-
Eponsible for the proceedings.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-18
SOLD GOAT FOR MUTTON
Chief Market Inspector Witzemann
Arrests a Chinamsn.

n. F. Witzemann. chief market in
spector. is still actively at work rounding
up vendors Of meat who sell goat for
mutton. Yesterday. accompanied by Pa
trolman ]. Z. Barry OF Sergeant Dukes
squad, who was disguised as a China
man. WitZemann bought the leg of a
goat which was exposed for sale by See
Hop e. Co. at 1903 Dupont street and
which All Fung. the seller, claimed 10 he
the finest OF mutton. After paving for
the misrepresented article Witzernann or
dered Barry TO place Fung under arrest
The latter secured his release on Deposit
ing $50 cash bail.
The Board OF Health has again con-
demned the tannery on Oakworth street.
between Eighteenth and Nineteenth. con-
Quoted by +. r. Cook, and the building
will be closed under orders OF DR.. Law.
lor The institution is in a very unsani-
tary condition and the neighbors claim
that their lives are endangered by the
terrible stencil. An ENJOYMENT suit will
be instituted
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-18
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Sick Women G Advised to Seek
Advice Of Mrs. Pinkham.
ILETTrR TO nRs. riaknAM no. o4,S63l

LETTER TO FRS. FIEknAM no. o4,S63l
az had Inflammation and falling
of the womb, and Inflammation of
ovaries, and was in great pain. took
medicine prescribed by a physician,
but it did me no good. At last heard
of Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and after using it faithfully l
am thankful to say am a well women.
/ would advise all suffering women to
seek advice of Mrs. Pinkham."-MRs.
G. Il. CHAPPELL, GRANT PARK, ILL.
"For several years my health was
miserable. / suffered the most dread
full pains, and was almost ON the verge
of insanity. L consulted one of the
best physicians in New York, and he
pronounced my disease fibroid tumor,
advising an operation without delay,
saying that it was my only chance for
life. Other doctors prescribed strong
and violent medicine, and one said
was incurable, another told me my
only salvation was galvanic batteries,
which / tried, but nothing relieved me.
One day a friend called and begged me
to try Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. began its use and took
several bottles. From the very first
bottle there was wonderful change
for the better. The tumor has disap-
pcared entirely and my old spirits have
returned. heartily recommend your
medicine to all suffering women" -
Mrs. VAN CLEFT, 416 SAUNDERS AVE,
JERSEY CITY HEIGHTS, N. j.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-18
Lectured on Cathedrals.

Rev. Alfred Hummer, DID,, entertained
a large audience last night in Metropolis
tan Temple with an illustrated lecture or
the "Cathedrals of Europe" The speaker
showed by his description OF the mag
nifcent edifices that he described that he
has Travelled extensively throughout Eu-
rope. His personal observations on the
cathedrals OF Milan, Strassburg. Cologne
St. Peters, st. Paurs. Rome. London
Worms, San Marco, and many others
proved highly interesting. During the
intermissions Bernhard Walther, the Bel
gian solo violinist, rendered q number OF
selections
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-18
ASTRONOMERS CHAGRINEp.

NEW HAVEN. Conn, Nov 1.-THE
Yale astronomers this afternoon decided
10 give up further observations on the
shower Of Leonids. DR.. f. L. Chade. OBJ
server, said:
I'VE have made several pictures during
not sure that we have been able TO photo
graph any meteors whatever We think
that the shower must be over and we
shall take no more observations at pres
ent. We have observed a large number
of sporadic meteors. but have apparently
caught no glimpse of the Leonids"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-18
SAYS GAGE SAVED
COUNTRY FROM PANIC
Russell sage's Opinion Of the Govern
ment's Offer TO Buy Up $685.
100000 Of Bonds.

NEW YORK. Nov. l7.-Russell Sage is
quoted to-day saying TO newspaper
interviewer who asked him what he
thought OF the United States Treasury
offer 10 buy s25. 000. 900 Of bonds:
Il believe Secretary Cages action has
saved the financial world from disas-
rous panic. No one who has been In touch
with business enterprises during the past
few months can fan 10 have realized the
Ftringency Of the money market. The
Fharps took advantage OF the situation.
They were making a rich harvest OF IL.
but the Government has stopped their
gamp"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-18
Fraternal Eagles

San Francisco Aerie OF the Fraternal
Eagles has completed arrangements for
the giving OF a masquerade ball in the
Mechanics Pavilion on Thanksgiving eve.
A number OF prizes will be offered, and
the committee OF arrangements. number
ing $50 members, propose TO make this the
grandest affair OF the kind ever given in
this city.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-18
New Minister Received.

MANAGUA. Nicaragua. Nov. H.-Count
Massigni. the Italian Minister TO Central
America. who arrived az Managua early
III November. was OITcadIIF received bN
President Zelaya and banqueted yester-
day. The Minister starts to-day for
COSTA Rlca. via GreytoMn.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-18
For q New Bridge.

WOODLAND. Nov. 1.-THE Supervisors
OF Yolo and Solano counties will hold a
conference at Davisville tomorrow in
reference to new bridge over Putah
Creek.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-18
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
chem in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispell;pg colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process OF manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and 20 avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LoUIsvILLE. KY. NEW YORK. r. Z.
For sale by all Druggists.-Price SOC. per bottle
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-10-31

SEATTLE, Wash. Oct. 31.-One hun
dred and thirteen passengers, princi-
pally from Dawson, Atlin, Copper river
and Lynn Canal ports, arrived during
the day on the steamer Alki, six days
from Skaguay. Telegraphic advices re-
ceived at Skaguay from Dawson and
intermediate points announced that
river navigation of the Yukon had
ceased, that floating ice, particularly in
the headwaters of the main stream,
rendered it unsafe for steamers.
Dwight Townsend Dead.
New YORK. Oct. 81. Dwight Town.
send died suddenly at his home in this
city. aged 70 years. Nearly 40 years
ago he founded. with Frederick G.
Havemeyer. the famous sugar refining
firm of Havemeyer, Townsend & Co.,
now Havemeyer & Elder. In 1865 he
was elected as a Democrat from the
First congressional district Of this city
to the Thirty-ninth congress. He was
made a member Of the ways and
means committee, although he was the
Youngest member of the house.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-10-31
LOST NINE.
CAPTAIN Mohun Has an Encounter wit"
Cannibals at ZAuGuli.

CAPTAIN Mohun Has an Encounter with
Cannibals at ZAugulL
LONDON, Oct. 3l.-Mail advices FROM
the Congo that Captain Nc
hun. formerly United States consul at
Zanzibar. who is commanding the Bel
gian Tanganyika-C Congo Telegraph ex'
petition. has reached the Congo Free
State and was engaged at the end of
July in Il fierce battle at Zanguli, where
the force consisted of 10 Europeans,
with Captain Mohun commanding.
Shortly after the attack commenced
Baron d'Mamis. the Belgian command.
er, dispatched three companies of sol
diers to assist Mohun. and the enemy.
consisting Of cannibals. who horribly
torture their wounded, were finally
routed. Captain Mohun did great exc
cution with a Winchester repeater. 1t
is estimated that the enemy numbered
1900 men and lost 500 killed and CO.
wounded.
The Belgian force lost 8 men killed
and 81 wounded. The enemy fed tt
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