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coast Dales, Korsmeyer, Milenz, Broadly,
Engle, Norton, Crandall, Stsine. Nudge.
Hill. Miss Cunningham will give sec.
ond party this evening.
Miss Agnes Mulry and Mr.. w. Paul
Fitzgerald, entertained at carde and
dancing on Tuesday evening, delight.
ed company Of young people. "Mount
Emerald" the handsome suburban
home of Mrs. Fitzgerald, was sglow
with lights, and gay with flowers and
music. Progressive euchre occupied
the attention Of the guests until eleven
o'clock when beautiful prizes were
awarded the victors, Misses Outcalt and
Bridge, and Messrs. Swartz and Han.
son. A luncheon was served at round
tables in the dining room, after which
dancing was enjoyed in the drawing
room and pool in the billiard room, &C.
cording to the taste Of the guests.
Those present were: Misses Bridge,
Hammond. Harwood, Gallatly. Whiting,
Whiting, Harley, Ricketts,, Hargreaves,
Holbrook, Burr, Cochrane, Winger,
Oakley. Macomber. Macomber. Riser,
O'Connell, Raymond, Richards and Out
calf; Messrs. Reed. Hawksworth, Dun.
roy, Bischoff, Cosgrove, Raymond. Tu-
key. Hayes. Edmiston, Butler, Butler,
Honeywell, Hanson, Richards, Sawyer,
Wehn, Swartz, Liebmann and Bartlett.
The gentlemen Of Plymouth Congre.
gational church enjoyed banquet Tues
day evening in the church dining room.
About forty men were seated at the
four tables decorated with palms aud
carnations. The dinner was served by
young men Of the church. Rev. Doane,
pastor. and Mr.. Jacob Youngblut plan.
ned the affair to promote sociability
among the members. The program:
Music--Male quartet.
Our Sociable Possibilities" Mr.. j. A.
Devore.
"Our Financial Possibilities Mr.. L.
Bruner.
"Our Spiritual Possibilities" Mr.. A.
E. Sheldon.
Bass solo, Mr.. B. V. Hill.
"Our Public Worship" Mr.. d. E.
Green.
"Our Bible School," MrJames Rivett.
"Our MidWeek Service" Mr.. n. A.
French.
Music, Male quartet.
"Our Boys and Young Men," Mr.. 8.
A. Sanderson.
"Our Benevolences, Mr.. w. A. Sci.
lick.
Effective Christianity" Rev. John
Doane.
Mrs. f.. r. Morrison entertained the
local chapter Of the Daughters of the
american Revolution on Friday after.
noon. Short reports OF the convention
OF the ID. A. r. recently held in Wash
lngton, we're given by Mrs. j. C. Harp.
nam and Mrs. Morrison, the one telling
OF the business the other of the social
features. AT the convention Mrs.
angie +. Newman was elected one of
the vice presidents general to take the
place made vacant by Mrs. John M.
Thurston. Mrs. George Fowel of Oma-
ma was made state regent for Nebraska,
Mrs. j. Il. HaRgard having declined re-
election. In the dining room which
was decorated in the colonial colors.
blue and buff. Mrs. Van Brunt and
Mrs. Rankin assisted by Misses Smith.
Henry and Harpham, served luncheon.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
REEDS LEGACY
TO A STRANGER
SUSPECTED That He Led
a Dual Life.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SAN RAFAEL, Dec. THE passing Of
John ]. Reed the wealthy rancher. known
to every pioneer Of Marin as the man
without an enemy" will evidently result
in a legal ENHANCEMENT strengthening the
biblical theory that IL is a good thing not
10 let the right hand become too familiar
with the deeds of the left. Reeds will was
opened to-day by City Attorney Boyd in
the presence Of his family and the execu-
tor, Justo Vidal. and thing or two was
revealed by the pages Of the document
that struck the members OF the ranchers
household dumb with amazement. Accord
ing 10 the terms of the will. Reed be-
queathed the residue Of his estate. valued
at about 900. TO Elvira Cora de Garcia,
described as the "siX-year-old daughter OF
Frances Cora Laurece de Garcia, now re-
siding in San Francisco"
The largest parcel OF real estate includ-
ed in the legacy is the FL Campo property
so widely known a picnic resort, which
is probably worth $25 900.
None of the deceased rancher's family
knows who is the child TO whom this
property is bequeathed. or why IL was be-
slowed upon her. Visions Of the rancher
having led a dual life. and other uncom-
Portable mental pictures, have suggested
themselves TO Reeds widow. daughter
and son. with the result that IL the ranch
er could be resurrected from the dead, he
would be the head OF a family divided
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
TAYLOR WILL
Be GOVERNOR
Probable Decision of the
Election Board.
Special Dispatch to The Gail.

FRANKFORT. Ky, Dec. The deci-
sion Of the State Board of Election Com
missioners covering the gubernatorial con-
test will be handed down on Saturday
morning. The strong probability IS that
certificates OF election will be given 10
William s. Taylor, the Republican can
didate for Governor. and TO the other Re
publican candidates for other offices on
the State ticket. The vote will probably
be two for the Republican and one for the
Democratic State ticket
II was thought when the board ad-
journed at noon. after the conclusion Of
Judge Hargis' argument. that two OF the
members OF the board had practically
decided 10 vote for Taylor and that they
wished TO spend the time between the ad-
Journment of court and the time set for
the reading Of the opinion in preparing a
syllabus OF the decision they had decided
10 render. The three members Of the COM
mission have been placed in a most un-
enviable position. Their best friends, even
their relatives. have pleaded with them on
both sides of the question-some for Tay-
lor. some for Goebel. No matter which
10 their friends. The pressure against
them has beeh something stupendous. and
II IS only fair to say that throughout the
entire canvass and during the one and 4
half days OF argument they seemed act
uated only by the intention to do their
duty as they understand II and TO render
Justice where they consider il due.
There is no doubt the pressure brought
10 bear upon them so far will be continued
until they have handed down the certi-
ncate OF election on Saturday Ii is pos
sible that ore or the other OF the three
members Of The board may alter his posi-
tion and stand for Goebel. but II Is not
considered likely, and the chances now
are that the conditions prevailing tonight
viii endure 10 the end and that the Ger
uncates Will be handed down to William
,. Iaylor and his colleagues on Saturday.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
MEETS TO DISCUSS
THE ROBERTS CASE

WASHINGTON. Dec. THE special
committee of the House appointed to in
vestigate the charges against Mr.. Roberts.
the Mormon Representative from Utah.
held its first meeting to-day behind closed
doors. The meeting was called for the
purpose of determining the method of pro-
cedure in the case. 1t was presided over
by the chairman, Mr.. Taylor of Ohio. All
the other members of the committee were
present-Morris of Minnesota, Free OF
West Virginia, Littlefeld of Maine, Nc
Pherson Of Iowa and Lands Of Indiana
Republicans), and De Armond OF Miss
our, Lanham of Texas and Miers of In
diana Democrats).
Little progress was made at the meeting
to-day, and an adjournment was taken
until tomorrow at 10 o'clock. II has not
yet been decided whether Mr. Roberts Is
TO be allowed counsel or whether the
hearings will he open or private. The
determination of the latter question. II is
believed, will depend upon Mr.. Roberts
wishes. Mr.. Roberts also will doubtless
be allowed counsel.
The question as TO whether the COM
mittee will go TO Utah TO take Testimony
was raised, but il was not decided at the
meeting to-day. Almost all the time was
occupied in a general exchange of ideas
as TO methods of procedure
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
FATAL PANIC IN
A BURNING MILL
One WoDon Loses Her Life and
Fifty-Seven Others Hre
lDjured.

READING, Pa, Dec. 7.-One of the
most appalling fires that has ever Wis
tied this city occurred to-day, when the
extensive hosiery mill Of the Nellie and
Horst Company took fire, destroying the
plant. causing the death OF one person
and injuring fifty-seven other employees
OF the company. What was at first sup
posed to be the bodies of two persons
proved tonight to be the separated parts
OF one body. 1t is that of Miss Louisa
Clay. aged IS years, who was the only
person killed. All the other employees
have been accounted for.
OF the fifty-seven persons who were i'm
tured thirty-one are badly hurt. The fol-
lowing are among the seriously injured:
Hester Mowbray. shoulder dislocaied: :
Mamie Ritter. ankle fractured Sallie
Christman, arm broken; Emma Lance.
nose broken. hip dislocated; Annie c.
Baer, ankle broken, seriously in
jured internally; Winnie Baer. leg
Sallie Bausher. leg broken: Salle
Clay. knee fractured; Miss Ibach, ankle
broken; Miss Lachman leg broken
Emma LOrah. both legs broken: Annie
Mahoney, leg broken. Bessie Schaefer.
thigh broken; Gertrude Seifert. leg
broken; Jennie Warner. both legs broken;
Sallie Sherman. internally injured; Cath
crime Luppold, internally injured Maggie
Whitmeyer. leg broken; Leila Henders-
baw. both thighs fractured Mary Yeich.
compound fractures of arms.
The remainder Of the fifty-seven had
hands or faces burned, limbs bruised or
otherwise injured.
The hosiery building was a large four
story structure and nearly 600 persons
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
WILL SEND LEWIS
TO LOBBY FOR MINERS
Cape Nome Prospectors Believe There
Is Plot to Deprive Them of
Their Claims

SEATTLE, Dec. 1T has just been de-
cided by many Cape Nome miners now
in this city TO employ James Hamilton
Lewis TO go TO Washington and lobby in
their interests. They allege that a con-
spiracy Is on foot by the Alaska CONNER
cial Company. the Alaska Exploration
Company and the North American Trad
ing and Transportation Company TO have
the rich beach diggings withdrawn from
the public. This is 10 be done by leasing
the ground around Cape Nome under the
gliise OF locating a townsite and securing
wharf privileges. The miners allege that
several prominent attorneys are now boz
fore Congress TO secure desired legisla-
tion for the commercial companies
whereby thousands of prospectors would
suffer.
Arrangements were also completed to-
night for the most stupendous theatrical
and gambling enterprise ever inaugurated
in this country 10 be sent TO Cape Nome
on "A private steamer. The plans adopted
involve an expenditure OF SO. 900. one-half
of which has already been put up.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
OF INTEREST TO THE COAST.
Bills introduced by Kahn, Postmast-
ers Appointed, Pensions
Granted.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 7.-Representative
Kahn to-day introduced a bill authoriz-
ing The Kar!uk Packing Company" 10
purchase certain lands in survey "a.
Alaska. at 50 30 per acre Mr.. Kahn also
introduced several private pension bills.
Representative Cushman of Washing
ton to-day introduced bill providing for
the establishment of a mint at Tacoma
Wash. and one appropriating $50 900 for
public building at the same place.
y. II. Huff was to-day appointed POST
master AT Bardsdale. Ventura County.
vice George Hoagland deceased Also
B. l.. Nerkamp at Granite Hill. FL Do
rado County, vice Adam Kasserling, de-
ceased.
Representative Loud. accompanied by
+. u. Danforth and wife and Miss Dam
forth, called on President Mckinley to-
day.
Pensions. Issue of November %. 1899
a-Original-George Stolz. Vet
Grams Home, Napa, $l2; George II. Will
liams, San Diego, s.; William s. Watson,
Downieville, s.. Supplemental-Charl
NJ. Chase. San Diego, IS. Reissue and in
crease-William II. II. Easton, Blooming
ton. s. to s12
Issue OF November %. Standardization
-Original-Bryant Rudd Palouse, IS. Orig
inal widows. etc.-Special accrued Novem-
ber 4-Rosina II. Ellis, West Fern
dale, IS.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08

" BE celebration OF the nftieth ami
versary OF the Inauguration of the
State government IN California
shortly 20 be held az San Jose
promises 10 be one of the most
interesting events that has taken
place in the Garden City Tor many years
To the younger generation Il viii be a
demonstration OF the good old days" Of
which so much has been told; 20 the
older ones Il viii recall the stormy pc
RODS through which they passed while
the State was young and comparatively
unsettled
The celebration will bring together
more pioneers than have ever met az one
place IN many years. and incidentally a
number Of Native Sons will have an op-
Dorrunity 20 meet and mingle with the
fathers of tho State. Perhaps the most
Interesting feature viii be an exact rep
Tescntation OF the Inauguration OF the
first Governor. Everything will be ar
ranged as nearly as possible as II was
on -hat memorable day. and = number Of
th0se who participated IN the exercises
-yil be present and occupy their old seats.
The festivities viii open on the 10Th
continuing 10 and including the I'D.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
DIR. KILMER's SWAMP ROOT.
WATCH YOUR
KIDNEYS.
The Most Important Organs in the
Human BOdy-Ihey Throw
Out All Disease.
SWamp-ROOt Cures Weak Kidneys.

Does your back ache?
Do you have pains across your kid
neys?
Is your complexion chalky. gray.
white?
Is your skin dry or feverish? Are
there puffy bags beneath your eyes?
Are your eyes dull. listless and dead
looking?
Are you irritable and hard to please?
Do you feel as though you have heart
trouble?
Do you have 10 urinate several times
in the night? Is there ever a scalding,
burning sensation there?
Do you feel the desire Immediately to
urinate again. with no result?
Is your urine clouded. thick or milky?
Is there any sediment or do particles
float in II?
Don't neglect these conditions. and ~
they or any part OF them are yours.
Swamp-Root. the great kidney remedy.
will be found just the medicine you
need.
Here's a simple test for the kidneys.
just as certain as though a physician
were In personal attendance on your
case: Pour some OF your morning
urine in glass or bottle and allow II
10 stand twenty-four hours. Then hold
it up TO the light. and IL you find any
settings or sediment. or II IL is thick
or milky. or II small particles float
about in 1t, don't hesitate for a mo-
ment, but write at once 10 DIR. Kilmer
& Co. mention the San Francisco Daily
Call, and Immediately begin using the
sample Of Swamp-ROot which you will
receive at once. absolutely free. By
mail. The results will surprise you.
Swamp-ROot is purely vegetable.
pleasant TO take. and is for sale by
druggists everywhere in bottles OF two
sizes and two prices-5O cents and 81.
Bear in mind the name. Swamp-Roo,.
and the address. Binghamton. y. Y.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
Honor.

The young ladies who will take prom
inent part in the proceedings are all
descendants OF famous pioneers. Miss
Alma Cutter has accepted the invitation
20 represent California. She IS a grand
daughter Of the famous General Vallejo.
and has selected as her maids Of honor
Misses Anita Emparan. Lola and
Nathalie Harsszthy OF Sonoma. Miss
Francisco Vallejo OF Vallejo and Miss
Julia Leese of Monterey. all grand
daughters OF distinguished pioneers.
on the first day the proceedings Of the
first Legislature will be re-enacted in the
Auditorium. The blessing will be offered
by Rev. ). II. Wiley. who was chaplain
Of the first constitutional convention
Hon. z. II. Tharp. who was the first
clerk Of the Assembly Of the State will
assume the part he had at that proceed
ing. Major sherman will read the procla-
nations and the returns Of the first State
election. held November Is. lS49. Hon. J.
r. Howe. the first clerk OF the State
Senate. will have that part in the scene
Judge J. /. Rhodes Will represent Judge
X. :. Dimmick who administered the
oaths 10 the first Senators and Assembly
man. Hon. Dwight J. Burnett will take
the place Of his father. Hon. Peter H.
Burnett. in the inaugural. A bust Of the
first Governor Will be unveiled by his
grandson. Peter H. Burnett. and his
granddaughter. Miss Harriet Burnett. and
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
FORCES IN CUBA WILL
BE GREATLY REDUCED
General Wood to Succeed General
Brooke as Military Governor
of the Island

WASHINGTON. Dec. General Leon
ard Wood had a conference with the Sec
retary Of War to-day respecting his fu
ture. While neither Of the principals had
anything to say for publication as 10 the
conclusions reached. IL is gathered that
General Wood is to be the next Governor
Of Cuba. succeeding General Brooke. who
will return 10 the United States.
II is expected that the military force in
Cuba can be greatly reduced In the near
future, so that while General Wood. by
commanding the troops remaining will be
a military Governor. there Will be so little
left Of the military establishment that his
office will be much more civil than mill
tary in fact. The reduction in force will
enable the War Department 10 withdraw
some or perhaps all Of the general officers
of the regulars now in Cuba.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08

We're employed. most Of them being wo-
men and girls. The fire was discovered
about IL o'clock. and In a few moments
the girls were panic stricken. They made
dash for the fire escape and the stairs,
but found that the latter means of escape
same time. Several hundred OF the girls
then made a rush for the windows. and
appealed To those in the street 10 save
them. Ladders were brought into use and
many girls were taken from the burning
building safely. Most OF them. however.
jumped ana were seriously injured. For
few minutes from every window on the
second and third floors girls leaped onL
after the other. Some lodged in the arms
ground. They were picked UP and rapidly
removed 10 hospitals or their houses.
Many of the girls who escaped by the
stairways and fire escapes were badly
burned. but none Of them. II is believed.
seriously injured II is not known how
Miss CLAY met her fate. but IL is believed
she tainted and was then burned 10 death.
ing 10 the infiammable stock In the build
ing. BY those who saw the progress Of
the fire IL is considered miraculous that
there was such a small loss Of life. There
is much criticism among the employees
because Of the fact that the screens in the
windows. except those at the fire escapes.
were securely nailed TO the window sills.
The girls had 10 break the screens before
they could get out to leap 10 the ground.
were locked. as a rule. after the employees
were in the building.
The fire was caused by an explosion Of
gasoline I'm the sirgeing room. The loss
is estimated at about S275 000. on which
there is an insurance OF $4,000.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08

the grandchildren OF General Vallejo will
offer tributes OF laurel and flowers 10 this
memorial and one Of General Vallejo. The
inaugural address OF Governor Burnett
Will be read by his son. Dwight J. Bur
nett.
Hon. Z. W. McKinstry will be the ora
tor OF the day. General Thomas c.
Ketchum, one OF the three last surviving
officers Of Colonel J. ID. Stevenson's regi-
ment OF volunteers. Will recount his last
interview with Secretary of War w. L.
Marcy before leaving for the West. There
will be a presentation OF medals to the
California volunteers Of the Spanish
American and Filipino wars by veterans
OF the Mexican War. assisted by San Jose
Parlor. Native Daughters of the Golden
West.
Acting Governor Dwight J. Burnett will
then announce the appointment OF Henry
+. Williams as Secretary Of State who
will represent Hon. William Van Voor-
HES. and John W. Ryland as private sec
retary 10 represent his father, Hon. c. T
Ryland.
on December q there will be a grand
street parade with floats representing
pioneer times. and the following day will
be devoted TO early California games and
sports.
Saturday visitors Will be afforded trip
Il Mount Hamilton and other points about
the county.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
ARCHITECT BENARD
LOSES A SUIT IN FRANCE

Special Cable 10 The Call and the New York
Herald. Copyright. 1899. by James Gordon
Bennett
PARIS. Dec. IN. Bernard. the success
full architect in the competition Of designs
for the University OF California endowed
by Mrs. Phebe Hearst. has lost the action
he brought against the Compagnie Or
leans for plans he submitted in competi-
tion for the new Orleans station. on the
site OF the former Cour de Complies.
NJ. Bernard claimed 1900 francs. The
company offered 1900 francs and main
tanned the offer. The courts decided the
sum to be sufficient and ordered the COM
pany TO pay the amount
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
Dance at Stanford.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY. Dec. q
The freshman glee. the first class dance
OF the college year. will be given to-
morrow night in the Encina gymnasium.
Indications are that the affair will be
very successful, as a large attendance Is
assured.
The committee having charge of ar
rangements consists Of Misses Holm.
Cochrane and Thompson; Messrs Bossett,
Rrotherton and stephens. The patron
esses will be Mesdames Jordan. Baker,
Braden, Denham, Branner, Little and
Green.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
Sewall Touring the State.

Sewall OF Bath. Maine. candidate for Vice
President at the last election on the ticker
with w. j. Bryan. arrived on the Santa
Re Limited, accompanied by his sister
Mrs. Delano. on tour of the State The
party stopped here to visit Captain Rob
ert Bosworth of Highland. formerly cap
tain OF one of Sewalls ships He states
he Is out of politics. The distinguished
visitors will go north tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
PRINCE HOHENLOHE
THREATENED TO RESIGN

Special cable % The Call and New York Her
asa. Copyrlghted. 1888. by James Gordon
Bennett
BERLIN. Dec. The Cologne Volks-
Zeitunc learns that Prince Hohenlohe
forced che Emperor 20 agree 10 the aboli-
-for of the law prohibiting the association
of political societies by threatening 10 re-
slEn. The Emperor's consent was only
obtained ar the last minute.
orders had already been given al RadZi-
-viil Palace. says the Nolks-Zeitung. TO
rack the imperial Chsncellor's trunks and
to prepare for his departure.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
FIRE IN SANTA PAULA.
Residence and Blacksmith Shop of
Charles West DESTROYED.

VENTURA. Dec. THE residence and
adjoining blacksmith shop of Charles
West OF Santa Paula We're totally de-
stroyed by fire last night. The fire start
ed in the kitchen OF the residence I'm an
unknown manner. and the flames RAPIDLY
consumed the frame structures. There
was strong east wind blowing at the
time and neighboring buildings narrowly
escaped destruction. The loss is about
5000, with $500 insurance on the piano and
blacksmith tools.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
ENGLAND STILL WANTS
ENTIRE LYNN CANAL

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1T was an
nounced to-day that Great Britain has in
dicated to this Government she has not
abandoned her pretension to the entire
Lynn canal.
Secretary Hay is in frequent communi-
cation with ambassador Choate. how
ever, and does not propose TO lose a sin
gle point. This Government will certainly
not agree TO the surrender of the entire
Lynn canal TO Great Britain.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08

against itself. and could no longer boast
of being without n foe on earth.
II is probable that the testament will be
contested. I'm which case the reasons actu-
atiEg the testator for the disposition Of
the residue Of his estate may become pub
lie property. The news of what is con-
tanned in the will has already been bruit-
ed around town and is exciting comment
Of a decidedly racy character The where
abouts Of JustO Vidal. the executor. who
is perhaps the only person knowing where
little Elvira can be found, could not be
ascertained tonight
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
Governor of shantung Deposed.

PEKING. Dec. THE Governor OF the
Province OF Shantung has been dis
missed in consequence OF his inability TO
deal with the anti-missionary troubles
which have been rife throughout that
province. Yuan Shishka. formerly com
mander OF the foreIgn-drilled brigade, has
been appointed TO succeed him.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
Death of a Pioneer.

SANTA BARBARA. Dec. IA. III. New
ers, a pioneer resident and property
owner OF this city. died late this after
noon. Mr.. Meyers at one time owned
many thousands OF acres of land in the
vicinity Of Santa Barbara
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
RUPTURE ;:;I;: J. !: ].
diseases cured or no
XIII pay. No detention
ssSs Ste6 TERFIELD s7s Mar
ket ST San Francisco.
OCEAN TRAVEL.
Pacific Coast Steamship Co

Steamers leave Broadway
wharf. san Francisco:
For Alaskan ports, 10 a N.
Dec. 2. Z. u. II. p. ~. Jan 1.
change % companys steam
ers az Seattle.
For Victoria. Vancouver
CB. CO, Port Townsend. Sc
attie. Tacona. Everett. Ana
cortes and New Whatconi
fyUoah n n - Dee