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The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
DEATH OF MRS. POLAND.
Passing Away of the Grand Recorder
of the Degree of Honor, Ancient
Order of Workmen.

Mrs. Kate s. Poland. grand recorder of
the Degree OF Honor A. o. L. w. wife
OF Frank s. Poland. grand recorder Of the
Grand Lodge of California OF the Ancient
Order of United Workmen, died NJ her
home. $40 Shotwell street, last Wednes-
day night. after an illness OF nearly two
months duration. She was the daughter
Of Mrs. Rose Nassau. who during her
Illness was her constant nurse. Mrs.
Poland was native OF Cambridge
Mass. and was ~ years of age. She had
been for n number Of years assisting her
husband I'm fraternal work when he was
i'm different position from that which he
now occupies. and she became deeply in
terested In the work. particularly that Of
the Ancient Order of Workmen. When
some years ago, there was established an
auxiliary of that order known as the De-
gree of Honor. to which women as we'll
as men are admitted TO membership. she
was instrumental in establishing lodges
a Grand Lodge was formed in this State
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
ELECTRIC CAR CRASHES
INTO A HEAVY TRUCK
Simon P. Ross Probably Fatally In
jured in an Accident Caused
by Carelessness.

AS a result of a collision last niCht be-
tween car q of the San Francisco and San
Mateo Electric Road and a truck operated
by the Overland Freight and Transfer
Company and driven by William Ovens
OF l6D Henry street. Simon L. Ross of 3l5
Twelfth street is lying at the Receiving
Hospital in a precarious condition. The
accident occurred at the base of the hill
on Harrison and Third streets, shortly
after o'clock That more people were
not injured by the collision is due to the
coolness OF Motorman Oscar Gordon
The blame for the accident is charged
10 the driver OF the truck, il being claimed
that he disregarded the signals of the
approa ching car and attempted TO drive
In front of 1t. When the motorman saw
the danger of a collision he applied the
brakes and opened the sand box, but the
tracks were slippery and the car and
truck came together with a crash. Ross
the only passenger who was seriously in
tured was seated on the outside of the
car and was caught In the wreck His
right leg was crushed below the knee so
severely that II had to be amputated
There is doubt of his recovery. The mo-
torman was arrested. but was subse-
Quently released on his own recognizance
by Judge Conlan.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
FRENNA BECOMES
AFFLICTED WITH
LOSS OF MEMORY
Brain Suddenly Re-
fuses to Act.
NO LONGER RECALLS FACTS
FoRGETS THE SHYLoCK Bo-
MUSES. FROM TURNER.
NO LONGER RECALLS FACTS

Frenna was suffering yesterday from
treacherous memory. He could not
recollect. except in a general way. ever
having loaned any money to James +.
Turner during the years 1891 and 1892
This sudden lapse was not entirely unex-
pected. but 1t was nevertheless a remark
able exhibition of the facility with which
the defendants brain accommodates itself
TO the circumstances OF the case. On the
two preceding days while he was being
questioned by his own attorneys on direct
examination the answers flowed from his
lips unhesitatingly and with great wealth
OF detail as 10 dates and amounts of the
numerous transactions he had had with
Turner. He was never for a moment in
doubt and seemed to have a perfect un-
derstanding and memory of all that
passed between himself and the man he
killed from the day they first became ac-
quainted down TO the day of the tragedy
in the Crocker building. But when As
sistant District Attorney Solomon began
10 cross-eXamine him yesterday morning
his mind became blank concerning all
these nnancial transactions, especially
those having tendency to place him in
an unenviable light, and with but few un-
important exceptions the only answer OBJ
talnable was L don't remember" or II
am not sure"
The few exceptions referred to were not
due TO sudden flashes of memory nor
were they productive of any information
OF material Importance. In each and
every Instance when the witness tenn
porarily forgot that he was not supposed
10 remember anything and proceeded TO
answer a question in a manner that
threatened to throw some light on the
transaction under discussion Attorney
Hosmer was on his feet with an objection
which. certain TO be overruled by the
court, was so worded as to convey plain
caution 10 the defendant witness to curb
his desire TO talk. In fact once when
Frenna had inadvertently answered a
question which his attorneys did not de-
sire him to answer Hosmer actually OBJ
jected to the answer.
But all this was in line with the plan
that is being followed by the defense 10
save Turner's slayer from the conse-
quences Of his crime. Having secured a
full presentation of Frenna's version of
the manner in which he had been robbed
and bunkoed by Turner 1t is the business
Of his attorneys TO prevent the introduce
ton of any testimony tending to show
that Frenna, although he may have
played the part of dupe. was in reality
a ShylOck ever eager and persistent in
demanding his full pound OF flesh. II
would not have a very favorable impress
| sion on the jury If Frenna were to admit
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08

led by AL Dodge, assisted by DR.. e.
w. Westphal and Miss Bessie Roden.
The following ladies took part In the
german: Miss Emma Hunt, Miss Maud
Cluff, Miss Mabel Cluf, Mrs. William
Willis, Miss India Scott, Mrs. Marshall
Hale, Miss Jeanett Conroy, Miss
Claire Wastie, Mrs. William Cluff.
Mrs. William Abbott, Mrs. Thomas
Cluff. Miss Adelaide McColgan. Miss
Clara Byington, Miss Marion Forrest
Miss Bessie Roden. Miss Elizabeth
Weir. Mrs. Frank Vail, Miss Neva
Hulse, Mrs. J. Il. Tufts. Mrs. George
f. Bennett, Miss Geraldine Bohen
Miss Nettie Forbes. Miss Maidie Good
man, Miss Elizabeth Day, Mrs. ]. w.
Barnes. Miss Florence Worden. Miss
Cora kaelsey. Mrs. S. w. Clisby. Miss
May Mcdonald, Miss Gertrude Lyons.
Miss Louise Brownell. Miss Belle LINN.
Miss Louise Heppner. Miss Kate was.
san. and Miss Eleanor Gallagher.
The gentlemen who took part in the
cotillon were; Al Dodge, Leonard
Schwartz, Arthur w: Spear. William
Gluff. Thomas I, o Sluff, George Rigg.
galsbe. Wallace Alexander, William
Abbott, d. A. McColgan, Fred Boeck-
mann. DIR. A. T. Derby. Herbert
Somers. DIR. E; w. Westphal. Frank
Vail. Henry Fuller T. Patterson Ross.
Marshall Hale, George L. Bennett, AT,
thur Piper. William Smith. Oscar
Gantner. It. Hall, James w. Barnes.
D. A l.; Mcp9naldi n D111s I,oi George +. Field.
owens, Fillmore White, Henry l.. Day'
DIR. William Likens. Eugenie de- Con,
jon and Chauncey st. John.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
MRS. PHELAN STRONGER.
Material Improvement in Her Condi-
tion Noted Yesterday.

The physicians who are attending Mrs.
James Phelan, mother OF the Mayor, late
last night issued bulletin announcing a
marked improvement in their patient $
condition and they now hope that she
will be able to keep up until the arrival
OF her children who are hurrying here
from Europe. BY closest calculation they
should arrive in this city week from to-
day. Mrs. Phelan rested much more
comfortably all day yesterday and was
able to take substantial nourishment
Although her physicians are more cheer
ful over her improved condition they
still hold out no hope Of her ultimate re-
covery and are only fighting to maintain
her strength until the family is reunited
at her bedside
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08

and OF which she was chosen 10 an the
Office OF grand recorder. n position rhs
held uninterruptedly up 10 the time She
was summoned away. BY reason of her
intimate knowledge Of the work Of the
as representative 10 the Supreme Lodge.
and she did much In that body TO efrect
legislation for the hetterment OF the
order at large. She was a very bright
woman. had an excellent education and
was most earnest worker In the line OF
securing protection 10 the widows and
orphans OF members Of the Ancient Order
OF Workmen. Many In the order will miss
her wise counsels. During the past year
she devoted all her time 10 the work che
had under her supervision. and that was
so much that she Overtaxed her strength
and brought on nervous prostratiOn. and
that was followed by n fever which the
best medical science could not control.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
G. A. R. Officers Elected.

AT a meeting OF the Colonel Cass Post
No. 46. G.. A. r.. held at Mission Parlor
Hall Wednesday night the following Off
GERS were elected for the ensuing term:
George w. Arbuckle. commander; John
O'Neil, senior vice commander: James
Butler. junior vice commander; John Mas
sey. chaplain; Edward Kelly. surgeon: r.
+. Dowdall. quartermaster; James II. Ri
ley. officer of the day: Edward johnson,
officer OF the guard: Thomas Barry. dele
gate TO department encampment Thomas
Roach alternate
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08

and assembly the like Of which has
never been surpassed by any of the ex-
elusive clubs of the city.
The exquisite gowns of the ladies
ADDED much to the beauty of the
scene. Only one figure of the cotillon
was danced-the clubs own figure,
Bachelors Button" originated and
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
Raisin Shipments.

FRESNO, Dec. THE Raisin Growers
Association reports shipments to date of
1890 carloads OF raisins and about 300 Dy
outside packers, making a total OF nearly
2200 out OF the pack of 2400 carloads II
may be necessary to withhold for a time
the residue of the crop.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
cALIFoRNIANs IN WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Dec. Mrs. J.
Baum and daughter and Miss Jacobs OF
San Francisco are at the Arlington. H. p.
Macintosh Of San Francisco Is at the
Wellington and Mrs. James Mofitt and
daughter Of Oakland are at the Arlington.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08

HE Bachelors gave their first
dance OF the season last evening
in the Maple Hall Of the Palace
Hotel. The club. which has es-
tablished for itself reputation for
brilliant and elaborate entertainments,
far e>celled all its previous efforts,
and the pleasing result was a cotillon
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-15
PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATS

Take Eleven BallotswtthoutS Selecting
. Nominee For Supreme Justice.
Harrisburg, June 16.-Four hundred
and thirty-five representatives Of the
Democracy Of Pennsylvania met here
yesterday for the purpose of nominate
ing candidates for supreme court
Judge, superior court Judge and state
treasurer. Shortly after midnight the
convention adjourned until today with
out having accomplished the FIRST and
most important piece Of work cut out
for them, namely, the selection of a
candidate for supreme Judge. Nearly
six hours were consumed In the pre-
liminary work of the convention, and
between o'clock and midnight with
an hours intermission for supper, the
delegates cast eleven fruitless ballots
for score or more of candidates for
that high ONCE, the deadlock at mid
night being apparently as firm as 1t
was at o'clock.
When adjournment was had there
were II candidates in the field, with
votes ranging from Is to 70, the high
est being long way of from the 21S
necessary to elect. The determined
battle arises from the fact that the
nominee is sure to be elected to serve
20 years. At this writing the fight
appears to have narrowed down to
Judge Kennedy of Allegheny and Judge
Yerkes Of Bucks.
With the supreme court judgeship
out Of the way the remainder of the
conventions work will probable be dis
posed of by reclamation.
The platform adopted reafirms
briefly the Chicago platform and eulo-
gizes Bryan's leadership, but contends
that the campaign shall be confined
to fight against alleged Republican
misrule and "Quayism." National
Committeeman Guffey dominated the
platform councils. and its various
planks are said to be satisfactory to
him.
The first and last ballots taken re-
suited as follows:
First ballot-Albright, 26; Allen, IS;
Bechtel, 20; Dewitt, g.; Dickinson, 8;
Ermentrout, Al; Kennedy, "a; Krebs.
49,; Lynch, 20; Mestrezat, 20; Mum
son, 49,; Smith, 81; Stewart, %; VOL
verton, 20; Yerkes, 43; Little, 4; Doty,
7; Mullen. 8; Ellcock. 8.
Eleventh ballot: Albright, 10: AL.
len, SO; Bechtel, Is; Ermentrout, So;
Kennedy, r.; Krebs. GA; Lynch, %;
Mestrezat, "a Munson, i; Smith, 80;
Wolverton, 10; Yerkes, 10.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-15
FRANKLIN IN BRONZE.
dwelling of Philadelphia's Statue of
Tho Grant PIliIasanhnr

Unwilling of Philadelphia's Statue Of
the Great Philosopher.
Philadelphia, June 15.-The splendid
bronze statue of Benjamin Franklin,
sculptured by John j. Boyle and pre-
scented to the city by Justus C. Straw
bridge, was dedicated and unveiled late
yesterday afternoon on the south
plaza of the postoffice. under the au-
spices of the University of Pennsyl
vania, the American Philosophical So
ciety, the Franklin Institute, the His
torical Society of Pennsylvania, tn
Pennsylvania hospital and the Library
Company Of Pennsylvania in the pres
ence Of a distinguished body of men
including foreign ambassador, cabi-
net officers high officials of city and
state, scientific and literary men from
all over the country, and the leading
business and professional men Of Phil
adelphia.
Miss Margaret Hartman Bache, a de-
scendant of the great philosopher,
statesman and scientist, unveiled the
statue. The Grafton was delivered b.
United States District Attorney Beck
in the Chestnut Street Opera House at
D. m. At the close of the ceremonies
at the Opera House the participants
in the ceremonies proceeded to the site
on which the statue is located, and the
unveiling and presentation took place
Postmaster General Charles Emory
Smith, in the name of Justus c. Straw
bridge, presented the statue to the city
of Philadelphia. and Mayor Samuel H.
Ashbridge accepted 1t on behalf Of the
CitV
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-15
SPANS GREATEST NEED.

Mr.. r. p Olivia, of Barcelona Spain,
spends his winters at Aiken, S. G. Weak
nerves had caused severe pains IN the
back Of his head. On using Electric Bit
ters, Americas greatest Blood and Nerve
remedy, all pain soon left him. He saws
this grand medicine is what his country
needs. All America knows that 1t cures
liver. and stomach trouble, purifles the
blood, tones up the stomach, strengthens
the nerves, puts vim, vigor and new life
into every muscle, nerve and organ Of tAs
body. If weak. tired or niling you need IT,
Every bottle guaranteed, only so cents
Sold by N. b. Danforth. druggist
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-15
THE CRISIS IN FRANCE.
NJ. Poincare Having Great Difdcnlty
in Forming q Cabinet.

NJ. Poincare Having Great Difficulty
in Forming q Cabinet.
Paris, June 15.-At the conference
yesterday between President Loubet
and M. Poincare the latter repeated his
disinclination to serve as premier, but
in response to the arguments Of the
president. who appealed to his patriot
ism, M. Poincare agreed to attempt the
formation of cabinet. He is continu-
ing his efforts In that direction, but
meets with numerous difficulties.
M. Poincare has been especially de-
sirous Of having M. Bourgeois. Krantz
and Delcasse in the ministry. NJ 'Bour-
geois declines to abandon his mission
at The Hague. M. Delcasss declines to
take anything but the foreign office
portfolio, while M Poincare wants
him at the ministry of the interior or
the ministry Of marine, and M. Krantz
raises difficulties concerning the Drey-
fus trial.
1t is understood that several other
prominent men have refused to enter
the cabinet. These rebuffs are likely
to discourage M. Poincare, who is
modest and difident, and is inclined to
steer clear of political troubles.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-15

The most savage specimen Of the crab
species Is found In Japan, seeming to
dream of nothing but fighting to delight
in nothing half so much. The minute he
spies another of his kind he scrapes his
claws together in rage, challenging him
to the combat. Not a moment is wasted
in preliminarles, but at it they go ham
mer and tongg. 1t sounds like two rocks
grinding against one another as their
claws rattle against the hard shells. The
sand flies as the warriors push each other
hither and thither until at last one of them
stretches himself out In the sun tired to
death. But he does not beg for mercy or
attempt to run away, only feebly rubbing
his claws together in defiance Of the foo.
That foe comes closer, and with his claws
trembling with joy at his victory, the con-
queror catches hold of one claw Of the van
pushed crab, twists 1t until 1t comes off
and bears away the palpitating limb as q
trophy Of his proves, Such Is battle
between warrior crabs.-St. Louis Globe
DemOora
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-15

WILSON, conncIl AnpIxers.rx.

The sixth anniversary of Winona Coun-
oil No OR, Q. U. A. NJ, will be celebrst-
Cd At ehsllpot Park on Friday evening,
June IS 4zs-.
Great preparations have been made for
John d. Cummings. B. 8. Wilson and r.
Leslie Appleby.
In addition to performance by Sim
mons minstrels, which will be at the
park at the time, Winona Council Glee
Club will give concert, as also will
Grace Orchestra of Twenty-Five pieces
Stereopticon Views of the war in the
Philippines will be displayed, and the
committee Is trying to secure Mason
Mitchell, Rough Rider, actor and news
paper man. to give his lecture ON the bat
tie before Ell Canev.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-15
NUGGETS OF NEWS

There are fully $500 men on strike
along the Buffalo docks.
Flag day was generally celebrated
in all parts of the country yesterday.
In the third race between the Domin-
ion and the Yankee, for the Ross cup,
the Canadian boat won.
Edward Gray, negro charged with
burglaries in St. John Parish, La, was
lynched after acquittal by the court.
Alaska Indians, starving because the
prospectors have frightened away the
game that was their natural food, now
threaten to massacre the whites.
The wage scale committees of the
Association Of Iron and Steel Manufao-
turers and the Amalgamated Associa-
ton are in joint session at Pittsbnrg.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-15
ANAppow HscApB.

Thankful words written b. Mrs.. Ada
e. Hart. Of Groton. q d. "Was taken
with . bad cold which settled on my lungs;
eS"sS ss N ' Fau an Doctor: ~
saying could live but short tlme I
Rsve myself up to my Savior, determined
II l could noJ stay with my friends ON
earth. would meet my absent ones above.
My husband was sdvised to get DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. Coughs
and Colds. gave 1t trial, took In all
eight bottles. IL has cured me. and thank
God am saved and now q we'll and
healthy woman. Trial bottles free at N.
funded,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-15

Washington, June 15.-The insular
commission. composed Of Judge Curtis,
General Kennedy and Major Watkins,
has been occupying the time since the
submission of their report upon the af-
fairs of Porto Rico in drafting a code
of laws for the islands. These are be-
ing prepared with the expectation that
they will be made applicable to the
islands by the war department until
congress can enact others. The crimi-
nal and civil laws of the United States
are to be incorporated in this code
where practicable, and an entire judi
cial system Is included. A system of
assessment and taxation following
closely the Michigan law is included.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-15
THEY ALL WANTED 1T,
The Row q Mild hammered Man
Raised over . Quarter. -

NuAbc0 OSCE - NuhEtcrs
"Sayl" said the street car conductor to
mild hammered man who was deeply en-
crossed in his newspaper. "Say, young
Teller, don't want this quarter. can t
use 1t" The mild man continued to hold
his hand for his change, but paid no other
attention to the conductor.
See herel' yelled the conductor, get
ting red in the face, "you can't pass no
quarter like that on me. It's slick.
can't take 1t for more than 20 cents"
The mild man looked up and said: "I'm
sorry, because you gave me that very quar-
ter yourself last night and I We been laying
for you since. Well, give 1t here" He
took the quarter and gave the conductor a
nickel As he took the quarter from the
conductor he suddenly dropped his news
paper and gave chuokle.
"Well, we'll, !" he exclaimed, "heres LUCK.
with "A stars and an arrow It's worth
$685." He slipped it into his pocket with
evidence Of much satisfaction.
Hero, give me that quarter, said the
conductor. II was only fooling. That's
my quarter"
A hungry eyed man In the corner who
had overheard the conversation jumped
up and said:
"Isn't that the very quarter I gave you
yesterday morning. Imissed that quar-
ter. 1t was a pocket piece and valuable
coin. remember now that I gave 1t to
you. I demand itl' he said, looking
flerccly at the mild man. III you are
gentleman, you will give it to me-"
ut isn't yours. You never gave It to
me. My wife gave me that coin by mis-
take. It's part Of collection that's been
in the family since 1s27P' yelled the con-
duotor.
II tell you It's mine" said the hungry
eyed man. Thus they wrangled and quar-
relied all the way down town.
mo-" said the mild man to q neighbor,
as he stopped from the car. cts only
plain, ordinary old shiny quarter that I've
been trying to pass off for week. We
were lllying. It's worth about 90 cents"
Kansas City Star.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-15
PURSUED sY His conscience.


=
Very Miserable Trip.
II was never mixed up with . smus-
Cling transaction but once In my life,"
said . New Orleans business man whose
name may az we'll b. left out, land my
experience was % painful that swore of
then and there. I had deal In west
Texas on hand at the time and had made
q short trip over the Mexican frontier,
during which picked up q handful Of
very fine opals. A wicked friend showed
me how easy ID was to carry them over
the line without paying tribute to Uncle
Sam, and was weak enough to yield to
the temptation. When got on the cars
at Ell Paso, however, to come cost to Dali
las, was haunted by guilty conscience
and had horrible premonition that some
secret service officer was on my track.
presently my attention became at.
tracted by man with black beard who
kept looking at ME furtively from scat
ACROSS the way. tried to persuade myself
that 1t was all Imagination, but number
Of things occurred during that ride that
satisfied me was really being watched.
went into the smoker, for instance, and
before long caught glimpse of the black
bearded chap reering through the end Of
the car window from the platform. II was
the same In the dining car, and, to make
long story short, reached Dallas thor
oughly unstrung. That evening began
to think had shaken the fellow off my
track, when happened to stroll out Of the
hotel, and there he was standing behind
pillar. Needless to say didn't sleep
wink, and when bumped into the sleuth
next morning and saw that he had shaved
of his beard gave myself up for lost
However, that was the last of him, and
for the balance of my stay was unmolest-
cd and gradually regained my equanimity.
"That the man had been shadowing me
was undeniabie, but what his purpose
could have been and why he dropped the
game 80 abruptly were mysteries which
was forced to leave unsolyed. 1t was two
years before I found out. Then I ran
across the man one day by accident in
st. Louis restaurant and he owned up. II
seems that he bad been public official In
a small Texas town and got mixed up in
his accounts. He swore to me that 1t was
only bad bookkeeping, but tho grand jury
indicted him for embezzlement, and he
skipped until things Gained down. hap
pened to coincide with description he
had Of detective, and all his strange
moves were actuated by exactly the same
motive that prompted me to run-namely,
to see whether he was being watched. We
were both fooled by our fears. His affairs
have since been settled up, and we enjoyed
a good laugh and a cold bottle together.
But am reformed smuggler for life"
New Orleans Times. Democrat.