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The San Francisco call., 1899-08-24
DEAL BETWEEN
CHINA AND JAPAN
NegOtiatiOnS for Strong
Alliance.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

VICTORIA, B. c., Aug. 23.-Mail ad-
vices from the Orient brought on the
steamer Kinshiu Maru give details of
the negotiations for an alliance be-
tween China and Japan which were in
progress when the Kinshiu Maru left
shortly prior to her departure a secret
mission was sent to Japan by the
Empress Dowager TO invite MARQUIS
Ito to China to reform the Government
and also TO ask the Mikado to confirm
a proposed offensive and defensive aIli-
ance and If this could not be accom-
plished to get Japan to consent to help
China in defending the provinces OF
Chekiang and Fukien from Italy or any
other foreign power, In consideration Oh
which Japan would be allowed TO nave
the whole and sole exploitation of the
mines and a majority of the railway
lines in the two provinces.
The mission was also to ask that
Janan should undertake the training
of Chinese armies, in consideration or
which Japan should return the Meet
CAPTURED by her at WeihalWei beSldes
one or two other arrangements for
mutual benefit, which so far have not
vet transpired 1t was TO prepare the
Way for these secret negotiations that
the Japanese Government had 10 urge
the departure from Japan of kang u
Wei and other Chinese reformerS who
had taken refuge there in order not 70
give lImbrage to the Empress DoWager
and her supporters.
A Shanghai report says that Japan
has guaranteed the territorial integ-
ritv Of the valley Of the Yangtsekiang
NJ de Geers. Russian Minister, has is
sued a note to the Government warn
it that such an alliance would De
very offensive to Russia.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-24

SANTA CRUZ. Aug. 23.-The members
of the Grand Council of the Young Men :
Institute sre transacting a great amount
Of business and at the same time are en-
ioYing the social features. which are
many. as something new IS on the pro-
gramme every evening. Between times
they enjoy the swimming in the surf and
carriage excursions in the country. Al!
pronounce this one Of The best sessions
ever held OF the Grand Council.
At this afternoons session about an
hour and a half was taken up in giving
an exemplifCation Of the new ritual
adopted by the Supreme Council. All
were delighted, as the new ritual IS more
elaborate than the old one and the work
much more impressive. The candidate in
the exemplificatfOn OF the work was 3.
Bedett Of Merced. In the team were:
Father Gleason. J. J. O'ToOle, d. J.
O'Leary. J. c. Riley, F. J. Driscoll, 6.
N Kelly, Harry Pinkham. E. r. Myrick,
Anton Pucoyich, D. J. Powers and DR..
Glover Of San Francisco; NJ. J. Neubauer
OF Ocean View and A NJ. O'Donnell, h. ).
Dolland and T. J. Horan Of Oakland.
An article of the constitution was
adopted making the Institute Journal
the official organ Of the Pacific jurisdic-
ton. Three members 10 be selected from
the Grand Council with the grand presi-
dent and the grand secretary Will consu-
tute the board of managers.
The following letter was received from
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-24
GREAT POWER OF
DYNAMITE SHELL
Heavy Steel and Oak Target Blown TO Pieces
by New Proectie on Its First
Official Test

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stored
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The San Francisco call., 1899-08-24

Mrs Margaret Deane, president of the
Catholic Ladies' Aid Society:
If somewhat tardy, none the less sin
Cere are the expressions Of good will for
YOUR great work from the officers and
members Of the Catholic Ladies' Aid
Society. With the earnest wish that your
deliberations and councils may be
ever for the progress and pros
rute and such as will reflect un-
eQuaicC credit on your worthy organiza-
ton as Catholic and American citizens
ana hoping for a continuance OF the
friendly and fraternal sentiment between
the Young Mems Institute and the Catho-
lie Ladies Aid Society, l have the honor
TO be for the Catholic Ladies' Aid So
MARGARET DEANE,
Grand President Catholic Ladies Aid
Society.
OF the Catholic Ladies' Aid Society, also
sent fraternal greeting.
RESOLUTIONS were adopted protesting
against portions Of the report Of the In
sular Commission, which Will be for
warded 10 President Mckinley
This evening a reception was rendered
the delegates at the Hotel del Mar by the
Catholic Ladies' Aid Society Ladies of
the society acted as a reception commit
tee. During the evening vocal solos were
rendered by Mrs. J. Kerlin, Miss Morrisey
or Stockton. q recitation by William
Stack, violin solo by Karl Beck and in
strumental solos by Miss Mamie Sweeney
and Miss Belle Logger of stockton Re
Ireshments were served in the dining
room during the evening.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-24
FOR STATE OFFICERS
OF MISSISSIPPI

JACKSON. Miss, Aug. 29.-Hon. A. H.
Longino of Washington County, was to-
dav nominated for Governor of Mississippi
by the Democratic State Convention with
out opposition. There was a stormy time
the report Of the platform committee, the
contention being over the Endorsement
Of Governor McLaurin's administration.
fee Endorsing the Governor were finally
adopted by viva voce vote.
The platform indorses the deellaration Of
ciares Hon. W. J. Bryan to be the ablest
exponent Of those principles. the states
man and patriot, the great tribune of the
people
nominated for Secretary Of State, Z. B.
Brown for Supreme Court Clerk ;b,ic 5; T.
Education and A. G. May for Railroad
Commissioner Comm for the Southern District.
The ticket will be completed tomorrow
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-24
CAR MUST Go UNDER
THE SURGEONS KNIFE

: PARIS, Aug 23.-The Courier
du Soir. which received informa ton
? from the French Foreign Office,
? publishes the following:
= "AmDesia, with which the CzGr
, has just been struck, seems to indi-
cate a dangerous physiological sit
: uation. Emperor Nicholas is about
: tC go to Darmstadt with the EN-
press and Will confide tire regency
, to his granduncle, Nicholas Mich
, aelovitch. During his stay abroad
? the Gar will undergo an operation
of trepanning, the result Of which
; is uncertain, despite the progress in
surgical science. We may, there
fore, not. see our sovereign ally IN
; Paris"
The paper proceeds to recall the
disillusions of the Car since his ac-
cession to the throne, and points
out that the dynasty of Nicholas
+ l will become extinct If he does not
= recover from his affiictiCn.
Inquiries made in different quar-
ters point to the papers statements
, being considerably exaggerated.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-24
ILL-TREATMENT OF
MEXICAN PRISONERS
That an Investigation Be Made
by the United States.


AUSTIN, Tex. Aug. Ex-Governor Say
ers to-day received the following telegram
from Plutarco Ornelas, Mexican Consul
at San Antonio, Tex:
IF you have finished your investigation
regarding the six Mexican prisoners in
the Hidalgo County Jail, complaining of
i'll treatment, will you kindly wire me the
result, as the Mexican embassy is solicit
Gus about the matter"
In reply to the telegram Governor Say
ers .s,i;1 said; Inflammation derived from, w N
Parks who is counsel for the prisoners.
and to whom your telegram refers, is that
the parties so confined are citizens of
Texas II this be true. cannot recognize
the right Of your Government to take
cognizance Of the matter. Having ex-
patriated themselves from their native
country and under our naturalization
laws become citizens of this State. the
Mexican Government is stopped from in
quiry into the matter. From information
derived from another and an entirely in
dependent and disinterested source.
there there is some doubt as to the the
citizenship of one of the parties go con-
fined Into this particular fact l am now
making inquiry, and will advise you at
District Attorney for the district has been
directed by me to take charge OF the
prosecution and TO see that the prisoners
receive the protection guaranteed by the
constitution and the laws of this State
Inasmuch as the Sheriff of that county
IS an interested party, rangers are now
there by my direction to protect the ac-
cused against any wrong. Official infor-
nation has reached me that the examin-
ing trial was set for August Is. but that
at the request of the counsel of the de-
PENDANTS 1t was postponed for two
weeks"
The six prisoners are still in a serious
condition. the wounds produced by the
fortunes inflicted upon them giving them
intense pain. Four of the prisoners claim
TO be citizens of Mexico, and they ap-
nealed to President Diaz for their release
and help and the matter was referred to
the Mexican ambassador at Washington.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-24
BANTERS A MAN INTO
LEAPING TO HIS DEATH
Then a Louisville Citizen Attempts to COL
IeCt the Life Insurance His VIC
tim Carried.

LOUISVILLE est light that Thomas He
actually jolied
life He
r.
bridge
the river
He
the of the Ohio River The
and had administrator appointed for Heees
lump Donah in to the
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-24
LITTLE MONEY MAKERS.

Ladies Balbrggan Underwear, summer
weight. SOC grade. de.............-....lVc l0c, zoc
Children's Dresses, to u years, summer
75c quality ..............-....... ...-..-..... S5c
Stocking Yarn, all leading colors, anti
Bedspreads white, our greatest leader Is. s.. 90
California Blankets, heavy gray WOOL. 800
Gents Light Vests white ground this week soc
Mems Suits. closing balance of 1000 suits. 500
Do not fail to see our stock OF goods for dec
Grating and possibly 1t would be well to Sc
cure seats on the balcony for evening OF the
parade.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-24

Among wonderful collections of jewels
owned by English women the Baroness
Burdett- -Coutts' unique set of sapphires
is celebrated: the Marchioness of Baths
necklace of black pearls, estimated as
worth $500, 900, and the Duchess of
Westminster Nassau diamond, nearly
5000 600. The Princess of Wales has a
beautiful necklace, which she always
wears on state or gala occasions.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-24

"A H ANILA, Aug 23.-The United
IL III States cable steamer, Hooker
INI stranded on a reef in Core
1Vl gidor harbor, has been thrown
on her beam ends by the heavy
seas and was temporarily abandoned
last night. There is only the smallest
possible chance that the 100 miles of
cable on board the Hooker can be TAX
en- off by the gunboat Espana. The
Hooker is pounding hard upon the
rocks and the chances of saving her
are regarded as hopeless.
The transports Zealandia and Valen-
cia sailed for San Francisco to-day.
General Wheeler and daughter visited
the hospitals in Manila to-day. They
expressed great satisfaction at their
condition 1t is the intention of Miss
Wheeler to devote herself TO hospital
nursing.
Secret service authorities are on the
trail of the reported Japanese filibus-
ters along the coast. The Mayor of Bal
mag. the first town in which civil gov
ernment was esta oliShed by General
Lawton, has been arrested for alleged
treaCbery to the American cause and
brought TO Manila. He is specifically
accused of soliciting funds for the in
surgents and communicating with the
enemy. He claims he is a victim of
spite 1t is believed he holds the rank
Of colonel in the insurgent service.
The Mayor of San Pedro Macati, with
five accomplices, was arrested last
night in a brickyard near the town.
There is abundant evidence they were
recruiting for the Filipino army.
Three Spaniards who have been held
as prisoners by the Filipinos for the
past year have arrived at Calamba.
They relate a thrilling tale of escape
and pursuit through the jungles. They
say they were constantly compelled TO
perform the hardest kind Of work in
digging trenches, grinding rice, etc,
with armed guards standing over them.
These men say the Filipinos have one
regiment fully equipped with Japanese
rides. but the supply Of ammunition
for these weapons is limited.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-24
INSTITUTE GRAND
COUNCIL ROASTS THE
INSULAR COMMISSION
Objects to Portions Of It's Re-
DOpt-Other Work OF the
Convention.

Wherea committee appointed by President Mckinley to in
the
said uar commission has been received the administration and
published without
NhereasThe recommendations commission
der assumption
and interfer-
civil religious absolutely discounten-
and
Catholic church Therefore
be
PesoledTha the delegates of the Fifteenth Grand Council
Institute assembled heartily
norse the sentiment by the representatives OF the Aer
Journal
Catho-
Of the insula onn a
forwarded
a President
Council Young Mems
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-24

A man approached a Burlington. Vt,
policeman the other day and advanced
the decidedly novel proposition that if
the bluecoat would lend him quarter.
presumably to buy a drink, he would
come back in a few moments and raise
a disturbance. so that the officer could
arrest him and get the usual fee.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-24
TREACHERY Of
OFFICIALS IN
LUZON TOWNS
Two Mayors Under Arrest
for Having Assisted the
Filipinos.
WHEELER IS ASHORE
The General and His Daughter
Inspect the Army Hospitals
at Manila.
Special Dispatch to The Call.


HONGKONG, Aug. ga
prominent Filipino informs me
that AguinaldO will never ne
gotiate with General Otis for
peace. The Filipinos assert that
the American leaders precfpi-
tated the hostilities in February
when an amicable arrangement
was possible, therefore they
distrust Otis. They also desire
an explicit declaration from
> Congress at Washington.
The F'ilipinos express pro-
? found trust In Admiral Dewey.
They apparently believe him to
be the only man who can
achieve a peaceful settlement.
They appear confident of being
able TO maintain a sufficient
stock of war munitions to sue
cessfully resist the American
forces.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-24
Fire at Angels Camp.

ANGELS CAMP, Aug. 23.-The resi-
dsnce OF Tony Barton was totally de-
stroyed by fire this morning. Six hundred
dollars in paper money in the house was
lost. The value OF the house and con-
tents is estimated at over sl5OO.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-24
SHED SKIN
20 TIMES
Little Boys Terrible Eczema. Mass
of Sores from Head to Foot.
Not an Inch of Body Unaffected.
Skin Came off with Bandages.
Screams Were Heart-Breaking.
3 Doctors & Institute no Avail.
CURED BY cUTIcURA.

My little boy broke out with an itching rash.
tried three doctors and medical college but
he kept getting worse. There tcds not one
square inch ofSkirl on his achole body unaffected.
He was one mass of sores, and the stencil was
frightful. Al the time 1 was induced TO try
CUTTCURA remedies, he was SO bad that had
20 cut his hair all off, and put the CUTIcuRA
(ointment) On him on bandages, as it was inr
possible to touch him with the bare hand. In
removing the bandages they would take the
skin with them, and the poor child's screams
were heart-breaking. After the second appli-
cation of CUTICURA (ointment) sd,c signs Of
improvement, and the sores began TO dryup.
His skin peeled of twenty times, but now heis
entirely cured. used CUTIcURA REsoLvEST
for his blood, aud stronger and healthier
boy you never saw than he Is to-day.
ROB'T WATTAM, 472s Cook St., Chicago, I'll.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-24

Advances made on furniture and pianos. with
or without removal. ]. Noonan 10l7-l02S Mission.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-24

A great number of new paintings added to
Gumps Art Gallery. 11S Geary st.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-24

Keiths French hats, new French hats.
Keiths Opening, September l and 2.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-24
Head Cheese best quality. Zoe

We make all these good things for family
veal boiled tongue pressed chicken. sau-
sage all kinds. Everything ready cooked
or for parties prepared TO order
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
Whitewash In the Cow Stable.

1t may be true that the most impor.
tant place to whitewash on the farm
is the hen-house, inside and out, but
certainly the COW stable comes next.
The man who is too Independent or 30
Indifferent to the appearance of things
as to neglect to whitewash his COW
stable is certainly too Indifferent to
the sense of cleanliness to ever become
a good diaryman. If you are not will
ing to put it on with brush, then
borrow a iorce-pump and hose, make
the wash shin and squirt on. If you
will start at the top of the building
and come down you will find the wash
will 90 on quite evenly after a little
experience. It smothers up and kills
myriads of unwholesome germs that
constantly accumulate in the cow s.a-
BILE and imperil the purity Of the milk.
It has good tendency toward making
the mem neat and cleanly in their
habits, both of dress and handling the
cows.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
1t Will Hold More.

"That measures full up," said Rob,
holding the wooden measure even and
noticing the rounded top as his father
pourrd the stream of yellow grain from
the meal bag.
"Not quite" said the farmer. "It
will hold little more if you shake it
down we'll"
"Does, doesn's it ?" answered Rob
thoughtfully, as gentle shaking left
a half inch of the sides of the measure
visible. "Now it's full, though"
"It will hold a little more," repeated
his father steadily. "Set it down
hard, once-there A pint more will
20 in easily. Things look full long be-
fore they really are so. Some folks
round up their time that way. Days
packed full-can't get in another chore
if they tried to; no time to do an er-
rand; dreadfully busy. Worst Of 1t
they think 80, and tisn't all hypocrisy
and excuses. What they need is a
good shaking up and setting down
hard. Never was a day so full it
couldn's hold little more. Hold that
a minute, will ye? while I 60 and lead
old Billy out"
Il DelloVe I8tQer nearu me Celll0S
mother I was 80 busy hadn't min
ute to 20 the store for her, mused Rob,
standing stock-still, holding the meas
ure. "And I thought I was. I'm
pretty close on time, with that physics
exam coming tomorrow; but 1
might have done the errand, I could
have studied all the way over and
back if I'd wanted to. I believe I'll
shake up my days a little. They'll
hold little more, if they do look
full.n
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
Points About Horse feeding.

There are few important facts in
horse feeding that every horse owner
ought to know and that are frequently
neglected, much to the injury of the
animal. A horse should never be fed
grain after heavy work until he has
rested half an hour. Hay will do no
harm at any time. Never water q
horse just after eating. To drink free
ly at this time will wash large por-
ton of the food from the stomach to
the intestiues, dilute the gastric acid
and irritate the bowels. Always
water before feeding grain. Never
permit a fatigue horse to drink freely
Of cold water. A warm mash will do
no harm at any time, or wet hay and
fodder may be fed and afterward full
drink may be given. Never let q
horse suffer from thirst when it can be
avoided, nor food either; but the first
is more injurious. A horse employed
in regular work should have full
feed at night, with hay to nibble at
will, a light feed in the morning and a
bran mash with hay at noontime. A
horse should never be required to do
heavy work with his stomach full of
grain or entirely empty. Study your
horse and feed according to his indi-
viduality. A greedy horse should be
restrained. Others may be given all
they will eat. Each horse should be
fed separately. Men, women and chill
dren should make their meal social
occasions, but they are not horses.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
About Rescue Grass.

QUEsTIoN.-Pleaae give me all the
information you can in regard to rescue
grass ?
ANSWER. grass is probably
the finest grass for winter grazing, and
the most prolific grass of southern lati-
tudes. The grass requires rich loamy
soil, and comes up in September, grow.
ing rapidly during even the coldest
winter. It affords q rich pasturage OF
the most succulent stems and leaves
from Dec. l, to May l, or it may be
moved for hay two or three times dur
ing April and May, and then allow to
nature crop of seed, which in gather
ing will shatter, or leave enough seed
on the ground to reseed the land, 80
that one sowing, if properly treated,
will suffice. After moving two or
three times, from 100 to $50 bushels OF
seed may be made on an acre. The
seed may be sown from June to
February.
There are some peculiarities about
this grass seed. They will not germi-
nate in summer. The colder the
weather in winter, the faster its
grows, unless the stems have COM
menced jointing, when freeze will
kill it down, only to come out AGAIN,
however, greatly increased in thick
ness. When not moved, the grass
grows slowly, but when it Is moved
or grazed upon, the growth is hasten
ed. The plats upon which tn grass
has been sown can be broken up from
June l to Is, featilized an sown in
peas, or planted in corn and field
beans. By this method the grass will
not only be improved, but splendid
crops Of peavine hay, or corn and
beans can be made. The seed that are
left on the ground in May will lie dor
mant until the cool nights in Sep
tember.
The seed are quoted by seed men at
25 cents per pound, but about 100
pound may be obtained from DIR. A.
M. Winn & Son of Lawrenceville, Ga,
at Is cents per pound, or 12 cents per
pound if as much as 10 pounds are
bought also $50 pounds can be obtain
ed from Mr.. ]. T. Baxter of Suwanee,
Ca, at the same price. The foregoing
Information is furnished largely by
Mr.. J. T. Baxter, who has successfully
grown Rescue grass.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17

See r. c. Wilson before buying your hay
orn, flour &C.
A nice line OF combs and hair brushes a,
Speeds.
A big bargain In CASTLE soap at Speeds.
Catch your flies with tanglefoot. Plenty
fresh and good at Speeds.
BY using q bottle OF Speeds lightning reno
vator You can make your last SUNNI cloth
ing look like new. Price 10c. at Speeds.
Dew drop" in as you pass by and be re-
freshed at Milford & DuPre's, the druggists.
Now is the time TO get rid of bed bugs. Use
kill.a.bug. For sale by Speed.
All the best cattle powders for sale by Speed
Call in as you pass by at Milford DuPre's
drug store.
Tar Heel cholera cure Is positively guaran.
teed and when 1t falls to cure hogs or fowls o.
cholera you can get your money back. Fol
sale by Speed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17

A fresh lot OF sweet potatoes, irish potatoes
and lemons this week. Amos B. Morse.
Ifyou need q harrow for your crop. come
and get one, 81 each and the best investment
you can make. Amos B. Morse.
A few flower Jars left. Stock almost ex.
hausted and then no more until next
season. Amos B. Morse.
Try Wiburn's seed meal for horses. cows
hogs, and poultry. A splendid medicine
tonic and invigorator, also Louise Killer, fol
vegetables. or animals, heave cure and
scratch cure. Try a sample package any ol
above. Amos B. Morse.
For driving out dull bilious feeling
strengthening the appetite and increasing the
capacity OF the body for work. Milford's syr
up bypophosphites is a golden remedy. Sold
only by Milford DuPre.
Something new under the sun at Milford 4
DuPre'G. the druggists.
Milford's syrup hypophosphite compound
has no equal as spring tonic. For sale by
Milford d DuPre, Phone l07.
Milford's neuralgia powders will positively
cure you. No cure. no pay. For sale by Mil
ford & DuPre, the druggists, Phone l07.