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The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13
STREET-CAR OUTRAGES.

I T is not doubtful that on street lines the pa
tience and the self-possesson OF conductors and
gripmen are severely taxed. But it is also true
that the travelling public have rights that a
few OF the lines are habitually disregarded.
There have been instances recently of brutal treat
ment OF passengers by conductors that ought to at
tract the attention Of the street railroad managers
Only day two ago a sober and apparently re-
spectacle man riding the dummy OF Powell street
car presented transfer which the conductor declined
to recognize and, upon his refusal to vacate his seat
violence. Down to this point it may we'll have been
that the conductor within his right. But when
this passenger, finding that his transfer would not be
accepted again boarded the and twice offered to
pay his fare, the conductor passonately told him
that he could not ride, and with the help of another
empoye of the line, again threw him off with such
violence that his head struck the lower end of a
lamp-post and was badly cut
The latter half of this incident was purely brutal
1t happened on the same day that on a Market
street car, lady without silver rendered quarter
eagle in payment OF her fare and upon receiving her
change objected to of the silver dollars handed
her, the ground that, in her opinion it was coun-
terfeit Instead OF replacing the dollar as every in
stinct OF propriety would have suggested she was
at once publicly subjected to torrent OF abuse
lmpositions upon conductors unquestionably oc-
cur, and they probably often victimzed by coun
tereit silver. But nothing is commoner than for a
passenger who has rendered quarter or a half dol
lar or fare, supposing to be genuine, have it re-
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13
NEEDED aLL GROUND

T is not improper to remark apropos Of the dis
turbance in the Police Department, that the peo-
pie of San Francisco take cheerful view OF the
situation Their aspirations are based upon the hope
that alter Chief Lees and his lieutenants have sue
ceeded in suppressng themselves, they will proceed
seriously to the work OF suppressing gambling, not
only in Chinatown, but in Caucasiantown. Gambling
Of all kinds is carried on in the latter region in de-
iance OF law. Not many weeks ago we published a
list OF faro and crap games in operation. II this pub
lication attracted the attention of the Police Depart
ment no one has discovered the fact aside from the
officers who were detailed to make the regulation
raids upon Caucasiantown, which never result in
anything except dust
Doubtless there is need of thorough inyestiga-
ton in Chinatown That region has long been can
Ger upon the lace OF the city, and the fact that it has
cost large number OF sergeants and ieuenants their
positions on the police orce attesting evidence that
as corrupter of policemen it stands without peer
in the records Of the town. But, notwithstanding
this the Police Commissioners should take nothing
for granted Lieutenant Price may have been giving
the Chinese gamblers protection in consideration OF
concessions from them, but the charge should be
proved before he is either dismissed removed In
no event should the Commissioners make change
III the administration OF Chinatown without improv
ing its moral character a mere shutting of masters
aai make no difference to the Chinese gamblers.
They would as soon pay tribute to Brown, Smith or
Robinson as to Price What the Chinese quarter
wants is lieutenant possessed of integrity who will
administer the law without fear favor and entirely
irrespective OF political pulls.
The history OF Chinatown squads" shows that
there is always at the bottom OF corruption poit
clan or two. Little Pete used to connect the gam
blers and hghbinders directly with the political
bosses and the ''rake-offs" which he demanded were
paid in person to the blind white devil" other
white devils who noe blind, but who were able
TO include in their contract not only police protection
in Chinatown, but protection in the Police Courts if
not in the Superior Courts In fact, Little Pete him
self was caught fixing jury and sent to San Quen-
tin.
However we think we state the case succinctly
when we say that the people Of San Francisco sin
cerey trust that the Police Department will suppress
gambling all around as as it has succeeded in
suppressng some Of its conspicuous officers Ger
tainly there is need OF more suppression than the
Ingleside racetrack
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13
REGISTRATION
UNDER THE NEW
PRIMARY LAW
Meeting Of Election
Commissioners
CONSOLIDATION OF PRECINCTS
REGISTRAR BIGGY WILL SAVE
EXPENSES.
His Present Clerical Force Will Be
Adequate to Perform the
Work Required of
Them.
CONSOLIDATION OF PRECINCTS
REGISTRAR BIGGY WILL SAVE
EXPENSES.

Registrar Biggy has begun active prep
arations for the primary election to be
held in August, as well as for the pro-
posed bond election to be held next
month Yesterday the Election Commits
sioners held a meeting, those present De-
ing Commissioners Wells, Lane, TAton
and Sheehan.
Aside from a general and informal dis
cussion of the new election laws and their
workings, the commission took favorable
action on the following request preferred
by Registrar Biggy
April II, 1899.
To the Honorable the Board of Election
Observation-Disclosures: respectfully ASK
your honorable board TO authorize me 70 pre-
pare for the holding Of the primary election IN
accordance with the act approved March ..
1899, and known the 'Stratton Urinary
Law" All elections under this law are TO De
conducted, managed and controlled as are
elections for State and county officers The
general precincts as they now exist may be
consolidated, but not more than three snaIl
constitute a primary election precinct kegs
tration for this election will be open not iaISF
than June and close July p. The election Will
be held on Tuesday, August s, 1893
1t will be necessary to map out the primary
election precincts. to prepare the necessary t
blanks, tally lists, credentials and returns tor
approval by your honorable board.
1t will also be necessary to prepare for the
municipal election, which will take place IN
November next, in accordance with the charter
All election laws have been changed, with reI-
erence to registration, and new form OF bal
lot and ballot law has been adopted.
Registration is now open in view of the fact
that there may be an election for the issu-
ance of bonds for local Improvements.
l would therefore, in view Of the foregoing,
ask your honorable board to be allowed the
necessary assistance as will from time to time
be required from now on for the proper conduct
Of this office. ResueCtfully,
W. J. BIGGY, Registrar Of Voters.
All of the requests made by the Regis
trar were granted. Mr.. Biggy stated that
he would be able to conduct registration
for the bond primary and municipal cleo
tions with his present clerical force and
without additional expense to the city.
New registration will not be necessary TO
enable voters to participate in these cleo
tions except where changes of residence
have occurred.
For the primary election Registrar
Biggy will consolidate the 303 election pre-
cincts into a total of 106, thus effecting a
saving. If a bond election is
ordered the precincts will probably be
still further consolidated.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13
A SONS GRATITUDE.

ITO the Editor
journal public
heartfelt thanks the people of San Francisco their
m
his
blessing
he ritz
contributed magnificent
daily kind The
choicest
GEORGE
Infantry, U. V.
cisco. Aprll2
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13
Gateway of the Orient
Is Opened.
WHARVES PACKED WITH GOODS
BUSINESS PROPERTY CHANGES
OWNERSHIP RAPIDLY.
General Rehabilitation Taking Place
in the Old Wholesale Dis
trict Near the
Wharves.

The merchants of this city are shaking
off the lethargy which has marked their
movements in recent years and are eager
ly awaiting the development Of trade with
the Orient
Shipping interests, which have been on
the decline for years, are building up.
From indications it will be but matter
of few years when the water front will
be so thronged with shipping as to pre-
sent the appearance of forest of masts,
as in early days.
The hope of the merchants for wears
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13
LAST HONORS
To COL, SMITH
OF TENNESSEE
Just Tribute to the
Old Hero.
IMPRESSIVE MASONIC RITES
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CONDUCT
THE FUNERAL SERVICES.
The Remains Escorted to the Ferry
by Large Cortege of Police,
Military and Members of
the Order.
IMPRESSIVE MASONIC RITES
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CONDUCT
THE FUNERAL SERVICES.

Grandly impressive were the honors
shown to the late Colonel William F.
Smith of Tennessee yesterday-honors
such as are rarely shown the memory Of
a fellow-so outside of his own home
circles. But though the widow and rela-
tives of the veteran of two wars are
waiting for the homecoming of their
loved one, the breadth of the continent
away, it did not devolve upon mere stran-
gers to perfunctorily perform the rites
due his rank in military and Masonic cir
cles. During his brief sojourn here last
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13
Embezzlement CHARGED

August Holtgen of the Pacific Tank
Company was arrested yesterday after
noon on three warrants charging him
with embezzlement. The complaining
witness is ]. w. Oliver of the AermotoP
Company, q Beale street. Holtgen was
manager for the Aermotor Companv iii
about two years ago, when he went to the
rival concern. He is accused of embez-
zling moneys which he claimed as com
mission on sales. There is a suit between
the parties pending in the Supreme Court
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13

turned by the conductor after several minutes have
elapsed and unless quickly exchanged, to be nsuted
And these occurrences are more frequent with women
than with men,
Gripmen and conductors should be taught that, as
the representatives OF common carriers ordinary po-
liteness and decent treatment are not concessions on
their part, but merely the acknowledgment OF rights
that passengers hold and especially in American
communities
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13
ADJUSTMENTS.

Columbia-'Ro Hood"
Grand opera House-"Queen's Handkerchief
Orpheun-Naudevllle.
Alcazar-" "HUmbug"
TivoH-' Beautiful Golden Locks
Chues Zoo and Free TheateVaudeviIle afternoon
and evening.
Olympa-Corner Mason and Ellis streets, Speciates
Grand Opera House-Sauer Recitals
April l9.
Central Park-The Steeplechase. i:t'
Interstate Panorama Market
tie OF Manila Bay.
Metropolitan Temple-Noving Pictures Monday April
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13
ANrwERs TO CORRESPONDENTS.

WEIGHERS IN THE MINT-A. 0. S,
City Those who seek employment in the
United States Branch Mint in San Fran
cisco, particularly in the weigher's de-
partment, will have to. follow the same
course that is followed in all other de-
parmentS, and that is to undergo a civil
Service examination. For application
blanks apply at the Mint.
THE CORBETT CASE-B. F. F., oak
land Cal. In the Corbett case-that Is
the case of the appointee of the Gov
ernor of oregon, appointed after the Leg
States senator-the Senate refused to
seat him on the ground that there having
been no election, there was no vacancy.
MAJORITY. D. H, City. If two
candidates run for an office, 120 votes are
cast, one receives SO votes and the other
81 votes, the one receiving the highest
number is elected by a majority of two
votes. In that case it would require 81
votes to elect. Receiving that number,
one has a majority of two votes over his
opponent, who received but SO.
MACHINE SHOPS-S., sebastopol, Cal
It cannot be said that there is any partic-
ular time when the busy season COM
mences in the machine shops" The busy
time depends on the amount of orders re-
ceived One desiring to enter a shop as
an apprentice or a helper should file an
application with the foreman of the par
ticular department he would like to
work in.
MULLER-C. A. Y, City The English
pronunciation of the German name
be only acquired upon hearing the name
pronounced by German. 1t is not
proper to pronounce it Muller or Miller.
The should be sounded as that letter
is sounded in plume in French or guid
in Scotch, and the should be sounded
as is that letter in her.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13
A Fighting Artist.

E. NJ. Rinaldo, an artist, was yesterday
held to answer before the Superior Court
by Judge Mogan on the charge of assault
with deadly weapon in $1,000 bonds Dur
ing a row on Sacramento street near
Kearny, he struck a man on the temple
with a bottle, cutting an artery.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13
AUCTION SALES.

BY c. P. Troy & Co-This day, and p. m. at SO
GearE St, Chinese and japanese goods.
BY a. w. Louderback-This day $50 p
m. at l25 Geary st. Rugs.
and Rockers Folsom street.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13
Filling an Order.

what have you here?" asked the fresh
young man of the waiter at a first-class
restaurant.
Everything, sir"
"Everythingg sneeringly. Have it
served at once"
Detroit Free Press.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13

business houses and public men by the
Press Clipping Bureau (Allen' s., SO Mont
gomerY street. Telephone Main 1Q42.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13
Love at First SIGHT.

The dear girl has been batting him
EDO you believe in love at first sight?"
she asked.
Bachelor. DO you suppose If man had
ye?''-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13

If YOUR stomach is deranged try half spoon
full of DR.. Siegert's Angostura Bitters in a little
1,Ine before meals.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13
THE CALIFORNIA LIMITED,
Sante Fe Route.

Three times a week; S1z days to Chicago Al
davs to New York Handsomest train and most
connlete service. Full particulars at SIS Mar
ket street.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13

San Francisco may be the field OF conflict between
c. P Huntington and the Vanderbilts These gentle
men have met before in than one gigantic bat
lie Of wealth. but they may meet again when con-
ditions less the liking of Huntington than they
were before.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13

Great heavens Count Won Bulow has decided to
allow the airing Of the Samoan affair in the Reich
stag. Il will have distinct flavor OF mburger when
it escapes
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13

Cal glace fruit SOC per N at rownsenrA'
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13

DR.. Bra of Paris, who has definitely located the mi
crobe OF cancer, would confer great favor on the
whole world by discovering whats eatin F" the
French generals in the Dreyfus case
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-13

Governor Gage on numerous recent occasions has
exposed his hand to the people OF California 1t re-
ouires pais to read political death in its lines
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21
A MAN BLOWN TO PIECES.

Pen Argyll, Pa, Dec. ID. Oswald
Parsons, 23 years old, was literally
blown to Eieces at the United States
slale quarry this morning.
Parsons was preparing to set Off a
blast, when powder that had been
scattered by the high wind found its
way into orevice in the rock, and
became Ignited. The blaze set off the
charge Parsons was working on, and
the unfortunate fellow was instantly
killed. His flesh was torn in horri-
BILE manner, and pieces of his body were
strewn about the quarry.
Noneso the other men was hurt, but
excitement over the accident ran so
high that the quarry was shut down.
1t will not resume operation this week..
A foul breath is ono of the greatest
Affections that q man or woman can
have. An aitliction not Only to them
selves, but to those with whom they
come in contact A foul breath is a
great discourager of affection. 1t
wculd probably be mole SO If
people only realized just what bad
breath means. Bad breath is one
of the symptoms Of constipation.
Some Of the other symptoms are sour
stomach, loss of appetite, sick and
bilious headache, dizziness, heartburn
and distress after eating. These things
mean indigestion. They lead to dys
pepsia and worse things. They all
start with constipation, and constipa.
tion is inexcusable because it can be
cured-cured easily, quickly and per.
manently, by the use of DIR. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets. They give to nature
Just tho little hell. that she needs.
There is no case OF biliousness, consti.
patton, indigestion, heartburn, Oh
any of the Test of the night mare
breeding brood, that these littls
"Peilets'' will not cure.
Send q cents in one-cent stamps tt
Worlds Dispensary Medical Associa
ton, Buffalo, N. Y, and receive DR..
Pierce's zoos page Common Senss
Medical Adviser, illustrated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21
UNIQUE AND IMPRESSIVE.
Masonic Ceremonies at tho Tomb of Gen.
George Mashipgton at Mount Vernon.

Masonic Ceremonies at tho Tomb of Gen.
George Washington At Mount Vernon.
Washington, Dec. IA. Mount Vernon
was the scene today OF the most unique
and impressive ceremony in its rich
and picturesque history. MRsons of
high degree from oil over the United
States and Canada met at the tomb of
Washington in service COMMUNICATING
the Tooth anniversary of the death of
the greatest A merioan. President Me-
Kinley delivered an eloquent tribute to
the memory Of the first President, and
Senators and Representatives in Con
gress, high officials of the government
and distinguished private citizens were
participants and spectators of the
solemn service.
Later in the day, when the Masonic
ceremonies had been concluded, the
Improved Order OF Red Men honored
the memory OF Washington with the
rites of their order.
The Masons went from this city to
Mount Vernon by steamer. At Mount
Vernon, they formed in line and Presi
dent Mckinley and other distinguished
guests Joined them and moved solemnly
to the old vault where reposed the re.
mains of Washington. Here occurred
the impressive service of the Masonic
ritual. The grand masters of the !:
original States formed line facing the
repr esentatives OF the nther jurisdic.
tions and the Grand Lodge and Other
brethren, standing in circle around
the tomb with Joined hands. Then,
the grand master Of Virginia called
upon each of the jurisdictions in turr
for the messages and tributes sent by
them. As the grand master of Cali
fornia, representing the Western States
concluded, the following responses were
made:
The craft "Amen.n
A II of the grand masters: "Oh, death
where is thy sting!'
The craft: "Oh, grave, where is.thy
victory -
The grand masters then deposited
their wrsaths and everereens, and tn,
craft slowly marched past, laying OF
the tomb their tributes. Upon reach
| ing the mansion, the lines were draw
up, and President Mckinley delivered
his address. He WAS introduced by til,
grand master of Virginia. and delivered
an eloquent grafton, which was listened
to in profound aud impressive silence
The exercises concluded with benedc
tion by Brother E. N. Calisch, rabbi
OF Beth Ahaba Synagogue, Richmond
| Va.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21

New York, Dec. IL. Three speople
persisted and one person was. seriously
injured in fire that occurred early
this morning in the dilapidated tene.
ment No. 800 South First street, in the
Williamsburg district of Brooklyn.
The dead are: Mrs. Goscher, 65 years
old, Mrs. Susan Smyt tn, So years old,
and Luke Fieen, 81 years old. Mrs.
Goscher and Mrs, Smyth were found
on the top floor, suifocated. Freen was
found on the second floor, burned to
death.
Mrs. Freen, the wife of Luke Freen,
jumped from the seoond-story window,
and broke her legs. She was otherwise
seriously injured.
The fire burned flercely, with great
deal of binding smoke, and it was
with difficulty that the other tenants
were brought out in safety by the police
and firemen.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21
OBSERVANCE IN PHILADELPHIA.
Exercises by tho Daughters OF the America
Revolutiop and Others.

Revolutiop and Others.
Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 14.-The
Tooth anniversary of the death of Gen.
George Washington was observed here
today with impressive ceremonies.
The feature of the occasion was the
memorial exercises in Independence
Hall. Addresses were delivered by
Congressman j. P. Dolliver OF Iowa,
Joseph M. Huston of this city and
Mrs. Edward H. Ogden, vice-regent of
the Philadelphia CHAPTER Of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution, who
was chairman OF the meeting. National
anthems, in which the public Joined,
were sung. At noon, directly after the
meeting in the banquet hall, the
Colonial Dames held a public meeting
in the room which was formerly used
by the United States Senate. During
the exercises, old documents bearing
on the life and times of Washingt ton
were read.
The Grand Army of, the Republic
took prominent part in the observance
of the day. services being held in nearly
all the post headquarters.
At Girard College Chapel, the pro-
CANINE consisted of the reading CT
Washington's farewell address, follow ed
by addresses by former Gov. James A.
Beaver and others.
The day was also observed at the
University Of Pennsylvania.
Tonight, there will be a meeting Of
the Historical Society of Pennsylvania
and the Pennsylvania Society of the
Sons of the Revelation. The Second
City Troop will attend the meeting in
a body, attired in dress uniform.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21
MINERAL ON EXPORTS.
Information Concerning The Shipment
From This state.


From This state.
A bulletin issued by tho Bureau Of
Statistics, at Washington, gives tho
following information concerning the
exports of mineral oils from Delaware:
Ciude--In November, 1898, 1863, $50
gallons, valued at 1885, last month,
lab. 039 gallons, valued at S403, 726;
during the II months ended with No
vember, 1893, 81, $40. 629 gallons, valued
at $500 $50; during the last IL
months, 65,079, 9s3 gallons, valued I'D
S3, OS3, 442.
Napthas During the II months
ended with November, 1858. 1,6l6, 402
gallons, valued at S9S. 40; during the
last II months, !, 1852. 1924 gallons, valued
at s1l0,0
Illuminating--In Ncsember, 1893,
1875, 423 gallons, valued at S66, 7OS |,
last month, 2,240,STS gallons, valued
at sl77, 334 ; curing the IL months ended
with November, 1888, IL, 474, 81 gallons,
valued at S65S,795; during the last u
months, 20, 905, 1923 gallons, valued at
81, POI, 042.
Residuum During the IL months
ended with November, 1898, AZ gallons.
valued at So, during the last II months,
no exports. N.-..
Total mineral ois-In November,
1898, G,0i5,3s3 gallons, valued Mt
$3.50, 4i9; last month, 9,733, 9l7 gallons,
valued at $3.50, 060: during tine II
months ended with No, ember, 1898,
2,63l. ga gallons, valued at So, 1877, s5s !;
during the last IL months, 81, 1888, 100
gallons, valued at 81, 1871, 5l3.