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The San Francisco call., 1899-11-16
MRS. BoTHIN IN TROUBLE. 2
Mortgaged Her House Furniture to
s Four Different Persons. IS.

Mrs. Lulu Bothip. who conducts a
lodging-house at $50 O'Farrell street was
arrested last night by Policemen Freei and
Floyd on a warrant issued by Judge
Treadwell charging her with obtaining
money under false pretenses. Is s.t - III. n
Some time ago Mrs. Bothin secured p
complete set Of furniture for her lodging
house from local furniture company. and
later obtained money. on II from four DIFF
ferent persons by giving them chattel
mortgages on II. e -. ..-s-- rs q. Is.
w. II. Schunlan was appointed agent for
the duped creditors, and when Mrs. Both
in refused to settle he swore out a war
rant for her arrest ...-.--.-' - .. =.
a few days ago Schuman and the cred
Hors whom he represented called on Mrs
Bothin and attempted 10 induce her to
pay off the MORTGAGES She grew indig-
nant and had a policeman eject them
from the houSe ~. 80 -. ..-e .-.1- ~
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-16
PALACE HOTEL SUPPER-R0oM.

No institution In San Francisco Is so
fertile in developing improvements that
minister 10 the convenience and pleas
ure of the public as the Palace Hotel.
Not satisfied with its beautiful ladies'
cafe and it's finely appointed grillroom.
a new supper room is TO be inaugurated
which viii far surpass anything OF the
kind existing here.
The beautiful and lofty apartment
known as the American Dining Room
IS being refurnished and regilded. and
on Saturday evening. November is. viii
open as a supper room. The progress
made in the interior decorations has
reached that point where 1t is safe TO
venture the prediction that this room
when completed viii be one OF the most
beautiful apartments in the hotel g..
For the entertainment of patrons or
chestral concerts VIII be rendered each
evening from $3.50 10 y O'Clock The
musical talent engaged is under the tli-
rectiOn Of Mr. G. II. Randall, who will
be assisted by such welI-kno1vn artists
as Signor PietrO Marino, Mr. Ford and
Mr.. RegensbuT-er. ...r -s .r@'.
Entrance 10 the new supper room Will
be through the main Office or from the
grand court A delightful conservatory
adjoining this new feature is being
fitted up with ebony furniture and dec
GRATED with palms and ferns Here
gentlemen. after enjoying their refresh
ments and cigars IN the supper room
can lounge and make themselves com
Portable t ..s.- Pr.
The tapestry room has been refur-
nished and VIII hereafter be utilized as
a cloakroom, whore maid wiz De in
attendance on lady patrons. -t Fl .
IL Is the intention Of the Palace fIa-
-
room feature that VIII be in Keeping
with the general excellence OF the
house, and II goes without saying that
~ viii receive generous patronage from
those who appreciate perfection in cut
sine and luxurious surroundings ..<s
With moderate charges and polite SER
vice. II viii undoubtedly be the fayorfta
place for after-thcater supper parties
and for the large contingent who enjoy
dining during the evening. -... =. =
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-16
NETT|E CRAVEN
SAYS THE WILL
IS |NVAL|DATED
Sues to Set Aside the
Fair Testament.
GROUNDS OF THE PETITION
CONTESTS FILED BY CHILDREN
HAVE THIS RESULT.
If Even the Theory of the Suit Pre-
walls the Millionaire's Estate
Must Be Distributed to
the Heirs.
GROUNDS OF THE PETITION
CONTESTS FILED BY CHILDREN
HAVE THIS RESULT.

Mrs. Nettie r. Craven. as the alleged
widow of the late James c., Fair. has
filed another action in the Superior Court
for the purpose Of gaining possession of
one third of the estate of the deceased
millionaire. The action is in the nature
of an application for partial distribution
to her of Widows portion of the estate
and If even the theory upon which the
motion is mnde is approved by the court
the entire estate of the deceased will be
distributed according TO law without ref
erence to the win which has been ad-
mftted TO probate. - +- 49,
/. The motion .conteststhe right Of Charles
l. Fair. Virginia Vanderbilt and Theresa
A. Oelrichs to the interests bequeathed
them by Senator Fair on the ground that
they have violated the provisions of the
wifi. and hence are not legally entitled to
take advantage OF it's provisions
+ After setting forth the fact that the In
come from decedent's estate exceeds $500
900 n year, and that since Senator Fair 5
death the income has amounted 10 over
81 ,BS3, ,454, Mrs. Craven quotes q section OF
the will as follows: 81 now expressly
provide that II any one or more Of the
Iegatees. or devisees in this Will named or
provided shall at any time commence any
proceeding TO contest this will the legacy,
devise and provision therein bequeathed.
devised and provided for shall from that
time become void" ..-. ----r
Mrs. Craven cites the fact that on May
Z. 1895, Charles l.. Fair. and on March %,
1897, Virginia Vanderbilt and Theresa A.
Oelrichs commenced contests against the
Will. and in consequence the provisions of
the will bequeathing them interests in the
estate are void and the properties and
accumulated income are now subject TO
distribution. to the heirs-a t-law of the de.
ceased. In keeping with this theory Mrs.
Craven prays for the distribution TO her
Of 0ne-third of the properties, the widow >
portion.-.. -.i.s.-. ---,.- ..e- ...-.
Pence & Pence W. w Foote. benson,
Oatman & benson, A. Ruef and John II.
Dickinson appear as petitioners counsel,
Or. Parker's Cough Cure One dose will stop
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-16
Orc Fino WIN celebrats.

... The. young ladies who compose the.
membership OF ORC F1no Parlor No: 9; ef
the Native Daughters Of the Golden. West
intend TO make a grand display on the
occasion OF the semi=centennIal !: anf,f-
rersary az. the admission Of. California
into the union Of States on the: sth of:
September 1900. To accomplish this the:
parlor has created a fund and to inerease
this they have decided TO give a benefit;
entertainment at the AicaZar on WAdnes-:
day evening next The money that Will
be realized for this fund Will be expended
for the glorificatfon OF the. grand ami
versary. -. :: - =.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-16
-o-o-s-s s-s-ee

rain, Notwithstanding the promises in the
heavy clouds. -. -.---
In the. vicinity of - Sacramento and
through the San Joaquin Valley IL looks
a. though the farmers maE*eXpect a little
more wetting down for their crops before
things settle down TO the month or SO. OF
dOwnpour. - - ~ -.
In any case there need be no fear OF a
repetition of the troubles of a twe,ve-
month ago. The entire country has been
freshened up by the rainfall already had
and the consequence is that everything
locks most Ir0pitious for the man who
has TO depend on the fecundity Of the
soil for the bank account that is to carry
himself and family through the winter
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-16
DEATH OF BROKER WHITLEY.
he Has Been for Many Years the
Custom-House Attorney for the
=. Southern Pacific Cornnanv

". H Whitley. a. well-knnwn Custom
house attorney, died last Tuesday at his
residence in this city after a sickness of
three years. Mr.. Whitley had been for
many years the attorney for the Southern
Pacific Company in the CustOm-house
and before that period had been a messen-
ger in the Custom-house and a clerk in
the naval office in the same building
About three years ago he was smitten
with paralysis and was confined to his
room from that time until he died
The deceased was a single man and his
only known relatives are two unmarried
sisters. Laura and Margaret. of this CITY.
and Mrs. A. III, Dunbar of New York To
the. credit of his employer, the Southern
Pacific Company, 1t must be said that Mr.
Whitley was allowed half salary during
the whole period of his sickness.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-16
Captain Henry,s Murder.

Coroner Hill viii hold an inquest at II
O'clock this forenoon: upon the body Of
Captain Henry of5the SHIP Cyrus Wake
field who Is believed to be the victim OF a
murderer. The sailors will be paid off in
the morning at the office OF the Shipping
Commissioner; and they will be taken be-
fore the Coroner before the land sharks
take, them away and get them drunk, As
each sailor Will receive about $50 there
will be: fat pickings for the sharks after
the sailors leave the Morgue. T.: ..,e.- ... .
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-16
!. california; Lodge. B,ne B,rith.

California Lodge No. 1863 of the Inde-
pendent Order of BFne Birth gave its
twenty-ninth annual ball in B'ne Birth
Hall last night. and the function was at
tended by many ladies' and gentlemen.
There was a programme OF fifteen num-
bers, which gave all an opportunity TO
take part In some fayorite dance.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-16
FARMERS ARE PLEASED.
The Frequent Rains Give Promise o
. -. =. a Prosperous Season.

. The weather. yesterday. according to the
Southern Pacific Company bulletins,
underwent but little change throughout
the interior ofcthe State, though there
were heavy showers in the vicinity Of
San Francisco and at various points
along. the coast. SO.
Inland away from the water. the skies
remained overcast and threatening,
though there was comparatively little
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-16
Yesterdays Insolvent.

Self respect is on good terms with the
Old Government Whisky. o
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-16

Iadier' tailor made suits. fur capes. cloalcs.
Credit n Rothschild. ss4 Post II.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-16

The choicest club whiskey is Jesse Moore
s',AA-" and In club life 1t is in great demand.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-16
table danaSk

bleached table damask. all linen:
bleached double damask Of fine quail
ity y.................... .65c ward
10 pieces bleached table damask. all
linen; extra heavy quality; 66 inches
wide. ..................... soc ward
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-16

William Kelly. nurseryman at San. lose:
liabilities. s332O; asserts. 5000
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-16
one Of our So hats

mems good goods
. our .Afidavit" brand Of collars and
cuffs was made for us as the very
best in style. workmanship. mt and
wear; we sell them 20 give sausfac-
ton; all sizes and shapes .....t.,.....,.
.....collars Zoe pair: cuffs 10 2-Sc pair
mems and boys nightshirts. made
from good quality muslin. neatly EN-
broidered front. collars and cuffs:
also plain: white twill cotton night
gowns; all sizes. 121a to 1Sla. soc y ch
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-16

elderdOWn fannels, good warm
goods for sacques. wrappers and chill
dren's clOaks, in pretty plaids and
colorings: p inches wide. -. 4Oc ward
flannelette skirt pattern. light coll
ors. pink and blue stripes. fancy bor-
ders pa yards in piece for 36-inch
skirt. .....S.............9 95f, eacb
fancy flannel. In plaids and striped
tufted effects. for sacques and wrap-
pers. good colorings; q inches Wild
................... g0r va.-F
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-16

Or. Parker's Cough Cure One dose will stop
a cough. Never fails. Try il. PC All druggists.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-19

: THE BLACK TERROR )
; 4 Ronance of Russia. *
O Cy JOHN X. LEYs. *
@ *
$4,000 &c o q 90 90 900 J
4 Romance Of Russia.

Ey JOHN X. LEYs,

treated. But it was o dark for me to
see her face. 3
Creme
n silence.
Irene, you are not angry with me?
Have ], offended your,
Another silence. AT last the answer
game, 49,
NO, you have 0 offended me. But
please say nG more. My father is in
the hands Of his enemies and my moth
er Is ia sore trouble. How can we
think Of anything else just noIf".i
Each word was clear and DISTINCT. in
her soft, melodious voice; but 1t was
plain, from the ~intonation that a rusb
OF emotions, new and FIERCE. and ,bat.
rHrgaYitii ona anyshsr, had nearlyfpit-
vented her spealuds.
As for me, / was more thHn coUtents
Only one meaning, / rapturously tod
myself. could be put in her words. At
least, | was not Indifferent to her. She
did not thrust me away from her with
scorn. She did not regard me as a be-
ing belonging TO a different, a lower
sphere. between whom and herself
there could be no tenderness of feeling,
TO possibility of love.
The only response / made was TO
take her hand in mine and press it for
an instant to my lips. The next day |
left the castle.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-19
PATENTS.
E~orthvestern inventors

Mason III. Crittenden, Minneapolis,
Mimi, means for closing light wells:
Henry Dahlman, Minneapolis, Mimi,
machine for making purtiings; Harry
De Wallace, st. Paul, Mimi, train or
der signal; Owen T. D~ougherty, Min
neapolis, Mimi, fishing tackle; J.
Thomas German, Il. Bertsch and +.
Aamodt, Minneapolis, Mimi, tufting
device: Ole r. Hauskey, Lake Preston,
s. d., merry-go-round: Samuel G.. La
Due, Fertile, Min, ruler and spacer:
Francis h. McDaniels. Owatonna,
Mimi, straw rack for threshing ma
chimes; Gilbert Thorsen. Letcher, 5.
d., single tree cleyis; Edwin T.. Wash
burn, Minneapolis, Mimi, car coup
ling; Henry Whomes, Winona, Mimi,
power hammer: Joseph j. Tre.able.
Whitewood, s. D., lacing hook.
Aerwin. Lothrop Il johnson. Patent Attor.
oeys. vio 7 oneer Press Building. 81. Pea.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-19
Not for Publication.

The gnarled and stunted editor bent
over ais copy.
This exhibit of folly on the part OF
Lieut.. Hobson is most re~prehensible.
What a grown man can see in such an
idiotic practice is something sensible
people cannot fathom."
The editor drew back and looked at
the last paragraph. As he did SO ne
moistened his feverish lips with his TO-
bacco-tinted tongue.
Lord he said. with an enyious
smile, ''that Hobson is Il lucky dog
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-19
His Name Was Bill.

Shortly before / left school a uew
teacher had been engaged.
Whats your name?' he asked, sd
dressing the first boy on the bench.
''Jule Simpson" replied the lad.
Not Jule-Julius, said the teacher
solemnly. You should not cut word
short in that way" Then, addressin;
the next boy, he asked: "Wha i
your namer'
Bilious Simpson, sir"
The next thing the teacher had to-
was to rap for order.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-19
(TO be c~ontinued.l
Indications.

"Do you b'lave In frinologyy' asked
Mr.. Dolan, ''meanin' be that the sigh
ence Nv tellin' a mans c~harackter be
the bumps an is head"
Nv coorse,' answered Mr.. Rafferty,.
There's nothin' gives X better clue to
a mans habits than Jumps. black eyes
patches iv shtickin' plashter. an the
rist iv SIGH ~s:gns."-Washington Star.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-19
An Unfortunate query.

81 always like TO write with a sof
lead pencil" remarked the young mar
Have you ever given any study
inquired the cruelly-thoughtless cir
TO the manner in which a person.
character will manifest itself in hi
Star.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-19
Hog weighing

bat is claimed Il
lever raised in I
6y, and, perhaps
Is, is owned by
In Ridge, MonmI
1 which is of the
\ three years ole
animal weighed
INCREASED TO IL
a further
ls on Nov. i.
r. at present is
H and the owne|
ht OF LOO pour.
n lis killed in ID
u that he has
#grown in the III
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-19

Grocers charge l cent a pound for
salt; druggists call it chloride of sodi-
um and tax your 80 cents an ounce; get
W. are told there is nothing in a name.
Chicago News.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-19

Icult to Make
guess v
Sing the Fillipil
by 500"
have so muC
eaye to kiss the
hey notice it,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-19

Weather strips win soon be classet
as long-felt wants.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-19

F sideshow FIRE
at.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-19
Read the Adv

|Head the Adv
p will enjoy this
p if you win geI
bg the advertise
n a most amt
put you in the w,
Tent bargains. O
PIE; they send
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-19

, people spend
nursing amin
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-01-19
Mighty

mighty
20 youngest boz
70 be a credit
to Uncle !
sah," said vi
llstest chile /
de white
Boston Jou
New-York tribune., 1899-07-23
SALHON IN THE THAMES.
EFFORTS TO BRING ABOUT THE RETURN OF
PALMY DAYS WHEN EACH BROUGHT
A GUINEA
From The London Mail.

From The London Mail
The catching Of the last salmon in the river
Thames antedates the present longest reign
and formed A dainty dish % set before the King
who gave its lucky captor guinea pound fof
II still more remote and not within the living
memory is the time when the Thames Usher
men erlptied their boats Of salmon caught near
Barnes
Now, however. there is promise Of return OF
the Dalmy days The Thames Riparian owners
report just issued, alluies 70 the steps taken
10 restore the Thames 70 its former position as
A salmon river. II expresses cordial sympathy
with the movement. as also with the eHorts OF
tha angling associations % improve the stock
Of FISH in the river and announces tnat some
Of the principal fishery owners nave ntlmated
their willingness 10 grant leases OF their hsh-
cries in order that the associations might De
assured OF the undisturbed enjoyment Of ths
fruits Of their improvements.
Nothing could be better for the operations
Of the Thames Salmon Association. The scheme
of this body is 10 introduce during each year
number OF two year old fish into the Thames
They will have reached a period Ot growth wnen
they will have some chance OF surviving the
dangers OF the Watery world be II IN river Or sea-
and will De ready 20 leave the former 20 spend
a season in the latter. In order 70 lessen the
chances Of their falling prey 70 hungry pike
in the more circumscribed fresh waters Of the
Thames the young fish will be turned into the
stream as near the tideway possible
II after this has been going on Tor seVerA
years salmon are to be seen at TeddlngtOn ON
their way up 20 the higher reaches they would
thrive in il will show that the tidal waters are
now pure enough 20 allow the king OF fresh
water fish 10 pass safely through them as tbs
smelt has done in cons derabe and increasing
numbers since lS.'d.
To produce the required salmon. hatcheries
will have TO be- established IN the Thames Fal-
ley where salmon eggs will be taken care OF
and the young fry reared.
Lord Boston who IS on the Executive COM
mittee has placed his stews at Hedsor at its
disposal and other places on the trlnutarles'
equally suitable will il is hoped, be made avail
able for the same purpose.
In connection with the proposal, a public
meeting will he held on Friday next In tne
Egyptian Hall OF the Mansion House when tns
Lord Mayor will take the chair at $50 p. NJ
New-York tribune., 1899-07-23

trowel 5ayonet and stacking swivel which he
invented. and which came into general use upon
every rifle Of the Army. Navy. Marine Corps and
militia, the swivel still being retained The
oayonet was subsequently displaced by Colonel
kice's knife intrenching bayonet. which is prac-
tically the tool now used
For the ten years beginning in 1875 Colonel
kIce was constantly engaged in Indian cam
palsns' frequently in command Of large forces
he used the first breechloading cannon against
the Indians, and demonstrated the value Of these
weapons in frontier campaigns.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-23

pointed first Lieutenant in the 10th Regular In
fantry two years later During the Civil War
he was engaged in the battle OF Balls Bluff
the Peninsular Campaign. the battle of Myron s
Mills the siege Of Yorktown. the battles Of West
Point Fair oaks, Oak Grove. Peach Orchard
Aliens Farm. Savage Station. White Oak
Swamp Glendale Commanding the regiment
Malvern Hill second Malvern Hill, Bull Run
South Mountain and Antietam, where he was
severely wounded and mentioned in orders. lie
was engaged at the second attack on Fredericks-
burg (mentiOned in the records IN the acton
at Thoroughfare Gap and the battle Of Gettys-
burg (wounded twice and mentioned IN the rec
ords) He commanded his regiment in the Rapl-
dan campaign Of the Army of the Potomac ana
in the battles OF Brstoe Station. Blackburn
Ford Robinson's Crossroads and Mine Run IN
the battles Of the Wilderness. on May !, D. b ana
7 Spottsylvania on the Sth and 9th. Laurel HiIl
on the 10th and llth. and in the assault on the
angle Spottsylvana. on the morning OF May
u 1864 He was taken prisoner. and in North
Carolina while being conveyed south, he es-
capped by cutting through the door Of freight
car in which the prisoners were confined ana
cumming from If while the train under full
headway. He reached the Union lines near Ihe
Ohio River. after travelling tweniy-three nights
resting by day having Na!kru Hedl45 L'ui hun
dred miles He was subsequently engaged III
the second battle Of Deep Bottom the battles
of Weldon Railroad Ream's Station and sec
ond Hatcher's Run. and was in command at
Fort Steadman and Batteries II and i in front
Of Petersburg He was present at the sur
render Of the Confederate Army at AppomattoX
Court House.
Among the distinctions attained by Coiohe
Rice when hostiities ceased. in AIril 1864, on
.he occasion Of the review Of the different Army
corns bv General Grant. the 18Th Massa chusetts
which he commanded, was selected by General
Meade as one of the two best drilled and disci-
rlined regiments Of the Army Of the Potomac, to
a-ii1 before Generals Grant. Meade and Sheridan
and the corps commanders.
Colonel Rice was attached 70 the headquarters
., tho Russian Army under the Grand Duke
,,icholas in front Of Pleyna; by command Of the
car an order granting him the right to visit
ofy,etauv the Russian and Rumanian lines was
-.van him He was with General ShoDeleh al
he storrning of Green Hill. and attended Cen
o-al Gouko commanding the 2G,h Cossacks' at
Dolby-Dunik- r.,.-
For some time after he entered the regular
+abli,hnent Colonel Rice was engaged IN
,ertecting for the free use Of the Army the
New-York tribune., 1899-07-23
NE DISPOSED or THE BOOK
. The Chicacn News

From The Chicago News.
Now. here is a book" exclaimed the seedy
man. as ~ dashed in the bankers private OIL
fee 90. .-z .to tarLer
But this IS one YOU can't help being IN
terested in"
Haven't time 20 read books. and -
But | am sure you viii take TINS DOOR, per
sisted the seedy man ~
Look here. sir. do you intend to leave this
room. or must = m g.,
Don't need to call the jantor; III go. This Is
your book, though
My book" . -
Yes, your pocketbook- found 1t in the
hall" Then he vanished
New-York tribune., 1899-07-23
COLONEL RICE'S RECORD
TIE ADVENTUROUS CAREER OF THE
SENIOR VOLUNTEER COLONEL.


Washington, July 22-When the President ap-
pointed Major Edmund Rice the senior colonel
Of volunteers July 8. and assigned him to
command the 26th Infantry to be organized AT
the Plattsburg Barracks. New-York. a orlei
sketch ot that officers record was printed in The
Tribune. presenting the chief incidents in his
remarkable career which led to his appoint
rnept There are additional features in his
career that are Of interest.
Colonel Rice was born in Massachusetts, on
December >. 1871. and is therefore nearly fifty
nine years old lie went to the front in 1851
as captain in the 18Th Massachusetts, Infantry
and was honorably mustered out in 1864 as
lieutenant colonel in that regiment to be ap-