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The San Francisco call., 1899-02-26
SAILORS YARNS.
Captain and Mates of the Erskine II.
Phelps Accused Of Cruelty.

About dozen sailors applied to Assist
ant United States Attorney Banning
yesterday for warrants for the arrest
OF Captain Robert J. Graham and Sec
Ond Mate Arthur 8Ioye fer cruelty 10 sea-
men during the voyage OF the ship Frs
kline NJ Phelps from Baltimore TO this
port They complained that their ratfous
were six ounces OF bread. three ounces OF
scraps Of salthorse and soup three
times z day, the latter made OF three
water as the men wanted 10 drink
They complained also that the second
mate beat them frequently with his fists
and Delaying pins. blackening their ewes.
cracking their skulls and warpEng their
lean ribs
The captain and the mates deny the al
legations, and say that OF the tEenty-sfx
men or the crew only two were abIe-6od-
led seameu, five ordinary seamen. and the
remainder awkward laudIubbers mot
worth the powder 10 blow them 70 Ma
Mia
Mr. Banning viii have a conference with
the captain and the mates tomorrow
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-26
SERGEANT McMANUS' REPORT.
Clever Showing Made by the Retir-
ing Chinatown SQUAD.

The report Of Sergeant MCManus. who
was recently relieved from duty in the
Chinese quarter, is in the hands OF the
Chief OF Police. II shows that since April
so. 1883 when NcManus took charge of
the Chinatown squad. there were 1851 ar
rested for aiding and ahettfng the Chinese
lottery, 20 were arrested for conducting
fautan games 493 for visiting fautan
games and 147 for various feIOnfes- The
total number of arrests were a5I The
amount paid into the city treasury as
fines was SIS 80 McManus' squad con-
sisted OF Policemen Tracey. Burke Nay
Tor. Meredith and Galloway After being
relieved the men were personally c0mpIi-
rnented for their clever work by the heads
OF the department
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-26
catarrh G. Be Cured.

Catzrrh IS a kindred ailnlcHt ot consumption
r-g-- considered fncurabIe- and yet thsrs Is one
rsr1e5y that viii positively cure c7tarrh IN any
q frz stages For many years this remedy vas
uss5 by the late Dr. Stevens a widely noted
,.-rhorfty on all diseases q the threat and
Iuzgs Having tested its wouterfut curative
-o7Ve-z in th5csau o. cases. and desiring 70
relieve human suffering I VIII send free Of
chz-ze 70 al sufferers from eatarrh, asthma.
cousuuprior and nervous diseases this recipe.
In German French a. English. WIKI full oirec-
nous FOR preparing and using Sent D nlzlt o
Addressing. with stamp. naming this paper, w
A. Noyes s2a Powers block. Rochester ~ Z
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-26
Bissen Makes an Appointment.

A rumor was current on the street in
the vicinity OF the railroad Offices yes
tertlay that Traffic Manager William A
BEsseil OF the Santa Fe road had ap-
pointed William r. Alberger his chief
clerk It was impossible 70 verify the
report, however. as Mr. Bissel had gone
Paul Morton. second vice president Of the
santa Fe when seen last night was un-
able 10 give any definite information In
regard TO the matter, though ne said
that Mr. Bfssell had Mr. AIberger under
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-26
EMBRYO STAGE ARTISTS.
Pupils OF the Leo Cooper School OF
Acting Give a Performance.

The fgurteenth public performance Of
the Leo Cooper School OF Acting drew q
large and appreciative audience 70 sara
tOga Hall last evening. The programme
while extensive was none the less enter
tanning and was exceIlentIy rendered by
rha enbryO actors and actresses VINO
showed plainly that they had been prae-
tIcauy drilled n physical culture. voice
building. -panrornEpe- stage technIQIe, ana "a.
sCffng Their effNrts bespoke careful in
srrITctfon and attention from Mr. Cooper
sfd faithful study on their own part Ihe
Contributors 70 the programme last even
- f,ra-enre Chase. Miss Cecile Haas. Miss
F-Iss Abrams. Miss May Robertson. Harry
'Tl5NefI. Miss May Sullivan. Miss M1rls
RIA n, F2rien. Miss Hortense Nielsen MISS
c@sfherfne Harding, Miss NJ Bartrarnr d
Edward Hauio1-
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-26

consideration. and II was quite likely
that he had been selected
Mr. AIberger was formerly under Mr..
RisseI when the latter was here some
years ago. and later he was connected
with the Santa Fe fruit and refrigerator
line with headquarters at Los Angeles
He is q competent man. and his reported
appointment meets with general satisfae-
tiou
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-26
Stole Canary Birds.

Joseph CIemous, q boy Is years OF age.
living at 5as Ash avenue. was arrested
YESTERDAY on 4 charge Of petty larceny
He fs.accused b. 2. F. Howe, snoe-
~ -ar Al 5FS Octavis street. OF stealiEg
efsF7t canary biros from his shop le ne
US of an a root last Tuesday
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-26
BUNKoED A STRANGER.
n. B. Grueningen of TuIare County
introduced to a Game Of Stud
Horse Poker
Horse Poker.

John Russell and Peter Tracey, two
bunko men. were booked at the City
Prison yesterday afternoon by Detective
Gould on a charge of grand larceny
They met H. B. Grueuiugen of TuIare
County Friday morning, and after chat
ting with him promised TO get him po-
sitiou in a mine up country. They led him
TO a room somewhere on kearny street
where he was introduced TO a game Of
stud horse poker. He soon lost SIS in cash
and a check for 500 The bank at VisaIia
on which the check was drawn. was wired
not 20 pay II
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-26
Peter LacG. 1de's Case.

Danurrers 70 the indictments against
peter McGIade. the defauIting Street De-
nartrnent clerk. were argued and submit
retI before Judge Cook yesterday Iue
case was then taken under amusement
until next SATURDAY.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-26

The Decker & Son Piano has the
sweetest tone in the world Mauvais,
T69 Market street
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-26
Usa - Use
Woodbury's - Woodbury's
Facial Soap. - Facial Cream

All blood disorders. skin and scalp diseases.
and nervous affections, matter from whzt
cause or Of how long standing. are success
fully treated without the use OF mercury Or
other poisonous drugs bY JOHN H WOOD
BURY Is " I'd St New York and Is State
ST. Chicago Send 10 cents for Beauty Book
and receive sample each Of Facial Soap o.
Facial Cream. free
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-26

Advances made On furniture and pianos. with
ur without removal J. Noonzn. Isl5-la2s MIssion.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-26
NEW WESTERN HOTEL.

DEARNy AND WASHINGTON STS--RE-
n modelled and renovated KING. WARD .
CO European plan Rooms. s9c 70 IL - day.
ss 70 e. week. SIS 20 $50 month Free baths aoe
snd s.1ld varsr every roons IRE CRATES N ssarT
room: elevator rgns al night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
KILLING OF FRENCH OFFICERS.
DETAILS OF AN EXTRAORDINARY AFFAIR
IN THE sOUDAN REACH PARIS.

DETAILS OF AN EXTRAORDINARY AFFAIR
IN THE sOUDAN REACH PARIS.
PARIS Aug. 21-M Decrais Minister OF the
Colonies has received dispatch from the Gov
ernor General Of French West Africa. fully con-
Arrning the "Figaros" story OF the killing OF
Lieutenant Colonel Klobb and Lieutenant
Meunier by members OF a French expedition
under the conduct OF Captains Voulet and
Chanoine in the French Soudan.
The confirmation has created a great sensa-
ton and caused the most painful IMPRESSION
the only explanation suggested being that cap
tain Voulet had become mentally affected ny the
African climate Curously enough, the killing
occurred on July A. the date Of the French
national fete.
II appears that on news being received Of the
barbaritv Of the Voulet-ChanOine mission tow
ard the natives on the march toward Lake
Chad the Dupuy Ministry instructed Lieuten-
ant Colonel Klobb. VINO was at Hayes TO pro-
ceed with a flying column, overtake the mission
investigate the charges and assume command
On July "a the Klobb party overlook the mis-
sion at Zimbor. near Domangar. Lieutenant
Colonel Klobb sent word 10 Captain Voulet. VINO
replied that he would shoot him II ne advanced
Notwithstanding this threat Klobb advanced
and made himself known 70 Noulet. who or
dered him peremptory 10 stop. This order was
disregarded and when the Klobb party was
within $50 metres OF VOulet's troops the latter.
on his order fired three volleys. which were fol-
lowed by independent firing Captain Meunier
fell dead. Lieutenant Colonel Klobb, wounded
in the leg by the first volley. was dispatched by
being shot in the head. VOulet then ordered
bayonet charge and the remainder OF the Klobb
column fed carrying their wounded and leav-
ing besides the two officers nine men dead
The survivors. ten Of whom were wounded
reached Dosso under the command OF a native
sergeant
The Voulet- -Chanoine mission has taken 10 the
bush but according TO the advices received by
NJ Decrais a strong column was 10 be sent in
r1nrsuif
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
DIR. sCHURMAN REACHES ITHACA
HE PREDICTS A SPEEDY AND AZ
TORY SOLUTION OF THE PHIL
IPPINE PROBLEM.


ithaca. y. Y. Aug 21.-President schurman
reached Ithaca to-day accompanied ny MIS-
schurman and her mother, Mrs Munroe He
expressed himself as being much pleased 10 meet
his friends again Since leaving Manila he has
steadily refused 70 discuss Philippine affairs. al
though he has been besieged by reporters every
where. Chicago reporters having gone as far
West as the Rocky Mountains 70 secure an IN
.erviev with him He says that his views as 70
the American policy in the Philippines are con-
Ndanttsl However 70 the local representative
Of The Associated Press he consented 10 make
several general observations. He said:
"F7irst-The United States having assumed
sovereignty over the Philippine Islands by virtue
.. tho Treatv n, Peace with Srain the Chief
Executive Of the Republic is engaged IN estao-
fishing that sovereignty. The Issue to-day IS
not a commercial one, although the natural re-
sources OF the Philippine Islands are OF great
value. and await only American capital Tor thelr
development Nor is the question one OF po-
rtical expediency or Of party politics, although
IN its collateral branches there may be aspects
on which political parties may properly divide
but the question to-day is neither one OF com
Inercial advantage nor Of partisan politics. II
is a purely moral question The vital issue Is
the honor Of the Nation, the protection or loyal
Fuipinos and the fulflment Of our obligations
10 the nations Of the world involved in our
acceptance OF sovereignty.
Secondly. the means and agencies for the ac-
cor1Dlishment Of this end must be determined Dy
the President and IL is well 10 bear IN mlnd
that the President understands the situation
better than any one else can possibly 90 mas
yrucb az he is in receipt Of information from
variety Of sources civil and military, and mas
the Judgment Of experts upon the facts reported.
I have no doubt the President will soon erect
solution Of the Philippine problem which will be
entirely satisfactory to the American people. To
his craftsmanship and tried ability we may IN
trust the issue with perfect confidence"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
THE TRIAL AT RENNES.
ARRAY OF WITNESSES HOS.
TILE TO THE PRISONER
TESTIFY.
TWO OF THEM MAKE IMPORTANT
POINTS AGAINST HIM-DREYFUS.
ADOPTS A NEW ATTITUDE.
lBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE ]


Rennes. Aug 21-Stirred by yesterdays
events in Paris the crowds in Rennes gave vent
10 their feelings to-day by shouting "vve
rArmee," "A bas les Traitres" mingled with
a few cries Of Mort Dreyfus" Generals Bill
lot aud Gonse as they passed through the streets
wearing uniforms and decorations were re-
ceived with demonstrations OF approval
THE PROSECUTION SCORES.
The prosecution at the close OF to-day's pro-
ceedings seemed elated at the effect produced
on the court martial - two statements in
the testimony OF General Fabre and Colonel
d'Abeville General Fabre was Chief Of the
Fourth Bureau Of the General STAFF when the
bordereau was discovered. and when Dreyfus
was one OF six officers. stagiaires. undergoing
instruction there. General Fabre In brusque.
denuncatory phrases declared that TO Dreytus
had been intrusted a plan comprising the de-
tails Of the concentration Of troops in the east
ern territorial region in case Of mobilization
Great value is attached TO this point by the
prosecution as proof that Dreyfus notwith-
standing his denials. possessed knowledge OF the
plans OF concentration. which he is accused OF
imparting 10 German agents.
CONVICTION BY ELIMINATION.
The second point, which had a marked effect
on the Court, was the evidence OF Colonel d'Abe-
vile. who was sub-Chief Of the Fourth Bureau
OF the General Staff when Dreyfus was a
stagiaire. Colonel dAheville gave full details OF
the Investigations made at the time OF the dis
covery Of the bordereau. which by a process OF
elimination indicated that the author OF the bor-
dereau must be an officer Of artillery, stagiaire
OF the general staff having access 10 more than
one bureau Of the staff. and that Dreyfus
being the only officer fulfilling these conditions.
therefore he must be the criminal. II Is greatly
10 be regretted that Colonel dAbeville's state.
ments were not subjected 70 a rigid cross-ex-
animation. for as his testimony now stands I.
cannot fail 70 have crushing weight with the
members Of the court martial who, after all,
are soldiers rather than jurists and as such
are prone 20 punish as soon as serious sus-
picon fastens in their minds.
IGNORED BY THE COURT.
The testimony Of Griben Cochefert. Lauth.
and especially that Of Junck. referring TO irregu-
larities in Dreyfuss social life was scarcely
listened to by the Court, and seemed TO make
no impression upon t. The two points al
ready mentioned mark heavy score in favor u
the prosecution
Dreyfus to-day, for the first time, took notes
during the deposition Of witnesses c q.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
DAMAGED By DROUTH.
THE COUNTRY AROUND ROCHESTER,
PARCHED AND BAKED-FARMERs WILL
SUFFER HEAVY LOSS

Rochester Aug. q (specaD.-No rain. in amount
sufficient 70 meet the needs OF the dying crops,
has fallen IN over two months. and the drouth mas
become alarming In its long continuance.
The damage 70 the crops is great. The fields are
dry the ground is caked Ike burnt clay. and the
dusty and all green things are slowly yellow
Ing as II they had been held close 20 a hot hre.
The wheat crop while not failure, has de-
creased in yield and value fully onethird below the
average. Beans which have been one Of the most
reliable mainstays Of the farmers hereabouts are
small dry and scanty. The corn crop is a failure.
the do not ill out. and many grocers refuse
TO buy green corn for market Fruits, espe-
cially peaches are small and half formed Apples
look well and plentiful. and are about the only
fruit that the drouth has not injured. Many farm
ers have been forced 10 feed stock the remains
Of last winters fodder, while the outlook for next
winters supply Is alarming The wells and springs
are drying up by one, and men who own herds
are thoughtful for the future. The lack OF water
has caused end Of trouble along the line Of the
railroad, and freights have been stalled account
Of empty tanks. The farmers whose lands bor-
dered by timber stretches keep watch night and
day, for fire once started In the tinderlike under
brush would be- disastrous in its results.
Old men who have lived IN Western New-YOrk
all their lives say nothing like II has ever been
say that the suffering among farmers and stock
this coming winter Will be appalling. This may
seem Exaggerated, but who has driven about
through the country will see It's force And truth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
REJECTED BY THE BOERS.
THE BRITISH PROPOSAL FOR A JOINT
INQUIRY REFUSED.
DAY OF HUMILIATION AND PRAYER IN
sOrTH AFRICA-UNFAsINEss AT
JOHANNESBURG

Cape Town. Aug 21-A report that the Trans
vaal Government had handed it's reply 10 Ihe
British agent at Pretoria, 10 be forwarneo IL
Sir Alfred Miner British High Commissioners
FOR South Africa and Governor OF Cape Colony
is confirmed
Sunday was observed throughout the orange
Free State and Cape Colony with humila'ioh
prayer and sermons advocating peaceful soiu-
tion OF the crisis Mr. Snyter leading Dutch
Reform preacher here, referred 10 the close TIES
uniting the Cape Dutch 10 those OF the Trans
vaal. which. he added were members OF the
great Afrikander family. II war was declared
he asserted Great Britain would commit nell
nous crime before God and man, resulting IN
civil war in Cape Colony
There is evidence Of growing uneasiness a.
johannesburg; great crowds gather at the rail-
road station, expressing dsapproval at the de-
partures for Cape Colony and Durham, Natal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
PRUSSIAN MINISTRY TO RESIGN
RESULT OF THE REJECTION OF THE CANAL
RILL--THE SOVEREIGN DEFIED.

RESULT OF THE REJECTION OF THE CANAL
BILL--THE SOVEREIGN DEFIED.
Berlin. Aug. 21.-This afternoon a Cabinet
meeting was held at the residence Of Prince
Hohenlohe the Imperial Chancellor. and the
whole Cabinet agreed 20 resign. The acceptance
OF the Ministers designations is uncertain.
The newspapers Of this city recognize the fact
that tho rejection by the Diet Of the Canal bill
marks an epoch in the political history OF the
country. and point out that the Conservatives
for the first time since the formation Of the
empire have openly dehed a mandate OF their
sovereign
One Of the results of the present political
situation Is that the Socialists are spplauding
the frmness Of the Agrarian Junkers in up
holding the principles Of constitutional right
The question of the dissolution Of the Diet as
a result Of the defeat OF the Canal bill is much
talked about but such step is not likely until
the Upper House has approved the new Civil
Code. Opinion Is much divided as 20 what En-
peror William may do in the matter In any
case. II IS asserted. the Government will have
20 encounter In the next elections a great moral
force. the Conservative Junkers having hitherto
been invariably on its side.
Emperor William viii return 10 Berlin on
Wednesday. when, according 70 the "Neueste
Nachrichten." he will preside at the Cabinet
Council. and decide what steps 10 be taken.
All kinds Of rumors are brulted One paper
asserts that the Kaiser has accepted the resg-
nation of the whole Cabinet. Others are or
opinion that the fall Of DR. Won Miguel will en-
tail the fall % Prince Won Hohenlohe also, but
nothing will be definitely known until the En-
peror arrives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
THE ADIRONDACK FIRES.
OFFICIAL WORD RECEIVED AT ALBANY
THAT THEY ARE NOW UN-

Albany. Aug H--Commissioner C. H Babcock
Of the state Fisheries, Game and Forest Commits
sion who was at upper Lake and Ampersand
directing the State Fire Wardens in their efforts
N control the forest fires telegraphed to-day that
the fires were under control. and that the railroads
were helping the Fire Wardens.
Colonel Fox, Superintendent OF State Forests.
who has been with Commissioner Babcock, passed
through this city to-day on his way to Indian Lake,
where there are number OF fires reported. Colonel
Fox said that all the State Protectors in the
Adlrondacks had been mporarty taken from their
duties and had all turned In 20 assist the Fire
Wardens until the fires had been completely ex-
tinguisned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
THE SITUATION IN COLUMBIA COUNTY.

Chatham. y. Y, Aug q (SpecaD. columbia
County farmers are suffering severely from the
drouth While most grain crops are harvested. corn
and potatoes will be a reduced crop Il present
conditions prevail long. The oat crop was barely
worth harvesting in many places and other grain
crops were poor average. The hay crop which
promised poorly in the spring, was better when
put in the barns than was anticipated. Apples Will
be from % 70 20 per cent OF crop the red varieties
being specially lacking The prevailing drouth is
affecting fall pasturage materially. particularly on
high land
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
PRESIDENT KRUEGER's PRAYER.

Berlin Aug 21.-The "Neueste Nachrichten"
publishes the following dispatch from Pretoria
President Krtger few days ago personally
conducted church service. prior 20 holding
an official reception. II the course Of the cere-
mony he prayed that. Il war were unavoidable
God might find right and truth on the side OF
the Afrikanders
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
BROOME COUNTY BURNING UP.
NOT SINCE 1873 HAS THE COUNTY BEEN so
BADLY HURT BY pROUTH.

Binghamton y. Y. Aug q tspeciaD- since
1873. when the Chenango River dried up into
merely small creek. has this section been visited
by 80 long and severe a drouth Last year vas
bad drouth year. but it by means compares with
this year Crops throughout the county suf-
ferng terribly for want Of rain. Unless rain comes
speedily the farmers will sustain a loss Of many
thousands OF dollars The foliage the trees is
withering and all vegetation is assuming dried
appearance. The corn and oats. which at
enc most critical stage of growth, reported 20
be badly affected. The earth lying close about the
potatoes in the hills is powdery and fine. like street
dust.
lightning and hail storm which passed over the
county last week let fall but little water and did
more harm than good. At HaweyiOn thousands
Of dollars OF damage done 70 the crops by the
hail. the corn suffering in particular The barn OF
Simon Wise. the Pierce Creek Road. burned
from stroke Of lightning from the storm Its con-
tents were valued at ST. 800
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
ATTACK ON GUERLN'S HOUSE.
AGAINST THE PLACE-BLOOD-
SHED LIKELY.

London, Aug 22-"The Daily Chronicle" pub
fishes the following from its Paris correspond
ent:
"A detachment OF infantry has just COM
menced an attack upon NJ. Guerin's house.
which is likely to result in bloodshed before
morning Nobody is allowed 10 approach the
scene, and the cavalry charges are needlessy
brutal"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
NO RAIN IN EIGHT WEEKS.

CROPS N WAYNE COUNTY PRACTICALLY RUINED
FIRES BURN OVER FARM LANDS.
Lyons. y Y, Aug. Flight weeks ot drouth
have practically ruined the crops in Wayne County.
Grain a. fruit % and potatoes ~ is the percentage
OF the damage. The pasture land has dried up.
while fires have burned over Of farming lands.
The fires have been started by the hunters and
the railroads A slight shower this afternoon Is the
first that has occurred since July s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
pArv COMES TO THE RELIEF.

Plattsburg y. Y. Aug PA heavy rainstorm
broke over he Adirondack region tonight the
first rain OF any consequence in four weeks. II has
already checked the fierce forest fires that have
been raging in the last fortnight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
THE TRANSvAALS REPLY.

Cape Town Aug. 21.-According 70 Arikanoer
reports the Transvaal's reply is a counter pro-
posal OF a five years retrospective franchise III
the election OF the President and an increase
IN representation. 1t is said that the sugges-
ton is made TO submit all other differences TO
arbitration.