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The San Francisco call., 1899-09-30

Government that British subjects OF
Englishmen having been commandereed
by certain officers and officials or noti-
fled to hold themselves in readiness with
horse saddle and bride, guns and am
muntion. and that notice had been giver
to merchants and dealers by some Off
cials that their shops and places must be
closed and also that British subjects have
been forbidden by them to export or sell
for the purpose Of exporting horses, etc,
have hereby the honor to give you spe.
cial instructions and to urgently forbid
your doing any act which might COM
promise us and bring us into collision
with any other power. 1t thus must be
understood that no single alien, no matter
what is his nationality, who does not
voluntarily offer, or has not offered
his services, may be called upon or com
Wandered in the event of unexpected or
undesirable disturbances of war.
Guard against everything that can do
harm or provoke unrest. and take care
that you do not act contrary to the terms
of this circular except on further spe-
cial instruction from the Government.
have the honor to be-
p. j. JOUBERT, Commander General.
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BOERS HAVE NO NEW
PROPOSALS TO MAKE

LONDON, Sept. pa dispatch to the
Times from Pretoria says:
1T is generally expected that a state
of war may be proclaimed at any mo-
ment. President Kruger granted me an
| interview to-day and declared he had
done all possible for the sake of peace.
He had accepted Mr.. ChamberIains
own offer of a common inquiry, but Mr..
Chamberlain deliberately broke the
thread of negotiations, troops were
massed on all sides and war was forced
upon him. He said it was impossible
to accede to the dispatch of the 18th
Such course would have given the
land and people into the hands of
strangers. AS it was, his seven years
proposal would, according to the field
cornetS' books, enfranchiSe so 900 per
sons, which was more than the whole
number of the old burghers, yet not
one has come forward to take it, The
Uitlanders never really wanted the
franchise. From the first they refused
to go on the commanders and regis
tered themselves as aliens. AfterWard
Lord Loeb secured exemption for them
on the same terms as the Portuguese
had. He wished to Indignantly deny
Mr.. Chamberlain's charge that he had
broken his promise made during the
discussion preceding the Pretoria con-
vention of 1881, that he would treat new
immigrants equally with the old burgh-
ers. He had always been ready to treat
them so, and they had always refused.
In conclusion | asked if there was
still possibility of peace.
No. he replied, adding. after a
pause, unless the other side will do
something to make peace possible"
The correspondent adds that perhaps
it is worth pointing out that the com
mando in question did not arise until
1894, after the franchise had been re-
stricted by the law of 1891 which
makes it difficult to see why the former
should accent the latter. >,
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TWO MEN PERISH IN A
POWDER=MILL EXPLOSION
Portion Of the California Powder
Works Plant Near Santa
Cruz Destroyed.

case, they were recognizable. The sup
position is that the victims were first
rendered unconscious by the concussion
of the explosion and then burned to death.
The body of Steiner when found was
in a crouching position on the floor, while
only a few feet away lay the rigid form
of the unfortunate Larsen. stretched out
lengthwise.
With the exception of Charley Holcraft
none of the other workmen had narrow
escapes. The former, who had only been
transferred to another mill this morning
can consider himself fortunate as he GER
tainly would have found a last resting
place with the unfortunate Steiner and
Larsen had he been compelled TO remain
in the mill.
Both Larsen and Steiner have been en-
ployed at the works for some time and
were considered experienced workmen.
Larsen was a married man and leaves a
widow and daughter to mourn his loss.
Joseph Steiner was a wel-known young
man and has always considered Santa
Cruz his home. He has parents residing
here and was unmarried. He was 80 years
of age.
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SANTA CRUZ, Sept. 29.-Another seri-
Gus explosion occurred at the California
Powder Works near this city to-day. Two
workmen, Joseph Steiner and L. Larsen,
lost their lives. The mill that was blown
up was the fuse corning mill, which is
located near the double wheelhouse. The
building, which was only constructed last
year was modern in every respect. 1t
consisted of three sides of masonry work,
with an open front surmounted by n gall
vaniZed iron roof. AS usual the direct
cause of the explosion is a mystery. Be
yond the blowing off of the roof the build
ing was not damaged to any great extent.
The loss cannot as yet be estimated. but
II will probably foot up in the neghbor-
hood of $1,000.
The amount 'of powder stored away in
the mill could not have been much as the
report was not very loud. Another indi-
cation that goes to show that there was
little powder in the mill was the condi-
ton of the bodies when found. Instead
of being blown to atoms, as is usually the
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poorly nourished things go wrong.
When your nerves are weak you are
easily fatgued. You cannot sleep at
night You have headaches Gig. g., hollow
eyes Cig 81, pale face and sunken checks
ing. a, coated tongue Zig. 81, impaired di-
gestion Zig. p and poor appetite torpid
liver Gig. y. HUDYAN cures all these
conditions. HUDYAN cures costiveness.
ali-sone' tired feeling, tremblings, lack of
energy clouded memory, evil forebodings,
dlzzy spells, haggard look, dependency,
Ianguor, horrid dreams. HUDYAN makes
you ieel that life is worth living. HUD-
AAN gives one strength and nerve-force.
Get HUDYAN from your druggist-5Oc
package. or six packages 81 so. If he does
not keep it. send direct to HUDYAN
REMEDY CO, cor Stockton, Ellis and
Market SITS, San Francisco, Cal.
CONSULT HUDYAN DOCTORS FREE
CALL OR WRITE. THEY GIVE FREE AD-
AlCE.
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ARBITRATION MAY
BE RECOMMENDED

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept 29-Dis-
cussing the attitude of Germany in re-
gard to the Transvaal crisis, the Rossia
says:
1t is still an open question as to whether
Russian diplomacy, on the basis of The
Hague conference, may not make the ex-
Britain and the Transvaal have recourse
to a court of arbitration. In view of the
hostile feeling against Great Britain, II
IS very possible that numerous volunteers
from Europe will go to the aid of the
Beers. as Russian volunteers aided Servia.
If Great Britain attempts to prevent such
movement Russia, perhaps, will speak a
decisive word.
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MANY VOLUNTEERS
FROM THE COLONIES

MELBOURNE, Victoria, Sept "a
conference of the military command
ants of all the colonies except New
Zealand is sitting here to discuss the
equipment and dispatch of an Austral-
ian force to South Africa. Volunteers
are coming forward largely from all
the colonies. About 1400 Victorians
have already volunteered.
DURHAM, Sept. 29.-The summoning
of the volunteers has caused wide
spread excitement. The men responded
readily and 800 troops with numerous
guns will entrain tomorrow.
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Reception to Major Rice.

BAKERSFIELD. Sept. 29.-The people
of Bakersfield gave Major F. S. Rice. late
commander of the California Heavy Artil-
lery, a rousing reception this evening at
Scribner's Opera-house. The major talked
Philippines' So after T Which VIII he cam came down @
and shook hands with his fellow towns
men.
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I0UBERT'S NOTE OF
WARNING TO OFFICERS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.-The fol-
lowing circular has been transmitted to
the War Department by the United
States Consul at Pretoria and is of in
terest at this time:
To commandants. field cornets and as
sstant field cornets: Office of the COM
mandant general Pretoria, August a. 1899
Sir: In consequence of certain com
plants having come to the notice of the
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After
Fatigue

Take that great
est Of all nerve
remedies, HUD-
YAM. HUDYAN
restores, revives,
rejuvenates.
In cases of ner-
vous exhaustion
the entire ner-
vous system is
involved. There
is enfeeblement Of
neutral energy
0ack Of nerve
force). The nerves
regulate every
thing that goes on
In ones body, and
when they ara
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were loudly cheered. The officers of
the German corps left for the front to-
day, and the Hollanders' corps paraded
in the principal square of Pretoria and
saluted President Kruger.
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OTIS STORY Of
THE FIGHTING
He Tells How POraC Was
Captured.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

MANILA, Sept 80, 1915 a. m.
: General Otis and General
Schwan are visiting Angeles, the
: northernmost town held by the
Americans. The visit is possibly
connected with a conference with
; rebel leaders.
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LIABILITIES.

Losses adjusted and unpaid..... sos, s27 So
in Snspense. ....................... 67,535 81
Losses resisted, including expenses. 26,06I 10
Gross premiums on Fire Risks run
ming one year less. &,524, AL 08;
reinsurance so per cent...,......... I62,22O "a
Gross premiums on Fire Risks run
ming more than year, $l,9l4,- =
945 IS; reinsurance pro rata. 800, lS9 Go
Gross premiums Marine and In
land Navigation Risks. ------;
Reinsurance 100 Per cent............
Gross premiums Marine Time
Risks --; Reinsurance 80
per cent.
AN ns1v ni'et l67, $50 IS
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ASSETS.
Real Estate owned by Company...... s:
Loans on Bonds and Mortgages.
Cash Market Value of all Stocks
and Bonds owned by Company. 2,S
Amount of Loans secured by pledge
Of Bonds. Stocks and other market
able securities as collateral. .-......
Cash in Companys Office.
Cash in Banks. ....-.-...'. ...'..-..,,;
Interest due and accruad on all
Stocks and Loans. -.....::...:.
Interest due and accrued on Bonds
and Mortgages. .........,........:;'..
Premiums in due Course OF Collec-
tion -...............-.... 80
Bills receivable, not matured. taken
for Fire and Marine Risks........-.
Rents due and accrued.
Due from other Companies for Re-
insurance on losses already paid.
Total Assets G
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Net amount OF Risks
written. during thel
year -...--.-
Net amount of RislSsl
expired during the
year ...........-..
Net amount In forcel
December 81. 1898.
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Total Liabilities.

:.
INCOME
NpI eremiSlms 81 Os6 S3s 96
Net Cash actually received for Ma
rine premiums. S...............-..---.-.
MORTGAGES ........................... 4s1Ss go
Received for interest and dividends
on Bonds Stocks, Loans and from
ali other sources 141 $3.50 Ga
Received for Rents..................... 14S9 81
Profit and Loss-Agent's Balance. 35l oS
Total 1,cone 50 2SS 2s0 Al
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INCOME.
EXPENDITURES

Net amount paid for Fire Losses
Qncluding s132 s33 55 losses OF pre-
vious years
Net amount paid for Marine Losses
dncluding losses OF previous years)
Dividends to Stockholders. .........
Paid or allowed for Commission or
Brokerage .-.................-.....
Paid for Salaries. Fees and other
charges for officers. clerks. etc..
Paid for State, National and local
taxes ....---..-....------ ---.--.-...--...
All other payments and expenditures
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n the basis Of this opinion the con.
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RISKS anu fTtIIIIuIIIS. IT
Net amount of Risks
written during the
year ..............-. ~
Net amount Of Risks
expired during the
Net amount in force
December 81. 1895. 3.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-12-07
Sieze the Opportunity.

Utah has sent a polygamlst to Con-
gress. Roberts has more wives than
good taste and the Revised Status rec
ognize and from both standpoints is an
outlaw. He should be refused seat in
the House on the grounds that he is
diving in violation OF the Jaw as laid
down at the time of the admission of
Utah as State. To permit him to hold
membership in the House Of Represen-
tatives would be a tacit recognition of
that monstrous thing, polygamy: the
fact that the practice can live in this
land Is bad enough, but that Congress
should be powerl.ss TO withhold its
sanction, and that is virtually what it
would mean, is immeasurably worse.
Roberts is a democrat, and while the
exgencies Of the political situation de-
mand somewhat larger republican
majority IN the House, we sincerely
hope that the democrats viii be found
voting soldIy against admitting him to
membership. Neither the Mormon
church nor partisan politics enter into
this matter: it is case of decency rersuS
vulgarity.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-12-07

has been drawing salary and allowance,
as such, since last March. His case is
now in the hands OF a committee. and
the verdict of that committee is fore
gone Observation-Disclosures will be de-
clared ineligible to membership IN the
House.
Senators GalIinger and Hansbrough,
sitting as sub committee of the COM
mittee on Pensions, under the resolu-
tion adopted by the Senate at the last
session of Congress, directing an lnves-
tigation and report on the advisabllity
of revision of the Pension laws, have
heard Secretary Hitchcock. and Assist
ant Secretary Davis, of the Interior De.
partment, and Com missioner Evans and
Assistant Com. Davenport of the PEN
sion Bureau, and the views of the Com
mander in Chief OF the G. A. R. are to
be submitted in writing, The officials
named were unanimous in saying that
the pension laws ought to be thoroughly
revised by a non partisan commission.
Secretary Hay has made a denial
which may be considered official, of the
story that the United Sta'es had either
made an alliance or intended making
one with England and Germany, for
commercial or any other purposes. This
story was first started in Washington,
by a statement made by Judge Cham
bers, of Alabama, late Chief Justice of
Samoa, under the triple government by
the United States, Germany and Great
Britain. But it was statements made
in London by United States Ambassa-
dor Choat, and by Mr.. Joseph Cham
berlain, Secretary of State for the Brit
ish Colonies, which brought out Secre-
tary Hays denial. Mr.. Choate said in
an after. dinner speech: Wet England
and America clasp hands across the sea,
and the peace of the world is assured" "
and Mr.. Chamberlain said: wThe Union.
alliance, if you plesse- between these
two great nations, Great Britain and the
United States is a guarantee Of the
peace of the world" In Official circles
it is thought that Mr.. Choate's language
had no other meaning than an express
sion Of goodwill and friendship, and
tnat Mr.. Chamberlain was playing Eu-
rorean politics.
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Deafness Cannot be Cured

bv local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure Deaf
ness, and that is by constitutional rem
edies. Deafness is caused by an IN
famed condition of the mucous lining
on the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube gets inAamed you have rumb
ling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed Deafness Is
,he result, and unless the Inflammation
can be aaken out and this tube restored
to its no.mal condition, hearing will be
destroyed forever; nine cases out OF ten
are caused by catarrh, which is nothing
but an inf,med condition Of the mn.
cous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
lor any case of Deafness Ceased by ca
tarrb) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
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We're A Queer People.

1t is no very severe tax upon the
memory to recall the days when it
was the favorite pastime OF politicia Ds
and ultra American Americans to"twist
the lion tai" not very elegant figure
of speech that has for its meaning criti.
cism, more or less harsh, Of England
and English methods and manner.
We remembered against her our fight
for Independence, the war Of 1912 and
her palpable sympathy with the REBEL.
ious states during cur civil war; we have
rejected the divine right of her kings,
abhor the idea of her ruling lifted aris.
tocracy and have spoken with contempt
OF her "pocket borough" suffrage. We
have condemned her treatment of Ire
laull; have charged her with grabbing
every thing in sight and attainable both
as to trade and territory; we have
heaped maledictions on her Golden
Club and charged her with being
meance to American manufacturers. due
to trade practices that beget "pauper
labor"
All this and more has been said in
editorials and spoken upon the huslings
within comparatively brief space Of
time-a very few years but what
change has come over the spirit of our
dreams-with what dazzling trans
formation scene we are now enchanting
ourselves!
"It's English, you know" is no longer
term Of semi.reproach, and "d-n the
Dutch" having its profanity, is coming
rapidly to the front as the taking Ma
cional sentiment. A bevy of American
girls, that have figured to their own
satisfaction, bargain in an exchange of
American millions for title, have set
the fashion and their American cousins
are following their lead. England is at
war with the two Dutch Republics in
South Africa and the American Repub-
lie is presenting her with Hospital
Ship and with thousands of dollars for
its equipment. Despite all her Jfnesse
and despite the fact that the Transyaal
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A Night Of Terror.

Awful anxiety was felt for the wild
ow of the brave Gen. Burnham of Ma
chias, Me-, when the doctors said she
could not live till morning" writesMrs.
S. H. Lincoln, who attended her that
fearful night. Vail though she must
soon die from pneumonia, but she beg
ged for DR.. Kings New Discovery, say
ing it had more than once saved her
life, and had cured her of consumption.
After three small doses she slept easily
all night, and its further use complete
" cured her." This marvellous medi
cine is guaranteed to cure all throat,
chest and lung diseases, only Soc and
81. Trial bottle free at Waters Phar-
macy.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-12-07
SDain's Greatest Need.

Mr.. r. P. Olivia, of Barcelona. Spain,
spends his winters at Aiken, S. G. Weak
nerves had caused severe paihs in the
back of his head. On using Electric
Bitters, Americas greatest Blood and
Nerve Remedy, al pains soon left him.
He says this grand medicine is what
his country needs. All America know s
that it cures liver and kidney trouble,
purities the blood. tones up the stomach,
strengthens the nerves; puts vim, vigor
and new life into every muscle, nerve
and organ of the body. If weak, tired
or ailing you need it. Every bottle
guaranteed, only so cents, Sold by
Waters Pharmacy.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-12-07

Hard to Convince. e.-"Young man.
said the mother of the family, confront
ing him in the parlor, "you have been
coming to see my daughter for more
than year. Have you any reason to
think she would ever accept you as a
lover?" why, will confess to you,
Mrs. Glasspy," responded the youth,
meeting her stern gaze with the fear
lessness of conscious recttude, THAT
when she wrapped her arms around my
neck last night and kissed me | was
almost embodened to speak out"
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TO MAKE LIFE HAPPY.

Sweet music appeals to the heart and soul
and lightens many of life's burdens. If you
have ever heard the sweettoned STEGER
PIANo you will appreciate this. To reach
the highest standard Of excellence has always
been the aim in the manufacture of the
Celebrated Steger Piano. only the tes! material
is USED. insurlng grea. durability. Every
piano fully guaranteed
The Stcger factories, thoroughly equipped
with the best and most improved machinery,
located al Steger, H., are among the largest
in the West.
Intending purchasers will find it profitable
to write for full descriptive catalogue, which
will be mailed free, upon application.
STEeEE & Co. Established 1879 Chicago,
ILL., MACS
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1t may be true of virtue that But to
wish more virtue is to gain, but It is
not true that wishing for health brings
us step nearer the realization OF our
wish. Health must be sought and Striven
for. There are more than half million
people who have found health, each IN
the same way, and by the same means:
That way and means are open to yon. II
you are suffering with obstinate, linger-
ing cough, bleeding of the lungs, bron-
chitis, enaciation, weakness condition
which if neglected or unskilfully treated,
leads to consumption, begin at once the
use of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery. 1t never fails to help. 1t per-
fectly heals ninety-eight out Of every
hundred who give it fair and faithful
trial.
Sick persons are invited to consult DR.:
Pierce by letter absolutely free of all
fee or charge. Every letter IS held as
strictly private and sacredly confidential,
and all answers are sent in plain envel-
opes, bearing no printing upon them.
The experience of DR.. Pierce often en-
ables him to suggest auxiliary treatment
specially adapted to the individual case.
Address Dr. K. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N Y.
About one year ago began to be troubled
with dry, hacking cough. and hurting through
my breast SO that could hardly go about or do
my house work for myself and husband, writes
Mrs. Alice Holton of St. Albans Kanawha Co.
eight months ago got one Of Or. R. v. Piercs,s
little pamphlets, learned OF great remedy
for such diseases and l wrote to the Worids
Dispensary Medical Association in short time
after reading the little book. They soon gsvs
an answer and advised me what to do fol-
lowed their advice and l soon found relief by
the use of DR. r. V. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery have used three bottles Of 1t and now
feel like a new person"
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets do not
become necessity to the system they
have relieved of accumulations and OBJ
structions.
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virtually declared war, every thor
oughly sincere person will admit that
England forced the war upon the Beers
and vet America, of her own free choice
is serving English interests and helping
to render futile the heroic struggle that
those two African Republics are making
to own and rule land as dear to them
as were these shores to the men of rs.
We confess that we fail to appreciate
or understand the situation: we are, in
some respects, a queer people.