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The San Francisco call., 1899-04-28
INTERESTS THE COAST.
Smith Mustered Out as a Colonel tt
Become a Brigadier.

WASHINGTON, April 81 - Assistant
Surgeon Thomas c. McCleave, United
States army. has been ordered to pro-
ceed from New York to San Francisco
for assignment to duty.
Recruit Cornelius J. Shea, Preside of
San Francisco, will DE discharged from
the service of the United States
Colonel James F. Smith, First Califor-
MIA Volunteer Infantry, is honorably dis
charged from the service of the United
States as colonel of said regiment. to
take effect April "a, by reason of his ac-
ceptance on April 25 of the commission of
brigadier general of United States volun-
teerS.
Telegraphic instructions directing the
discharge from the service of the United
States of Sergeant Alfred j. Little Bat
terry A, California Volunteer Artillery, are
Private Leon Jagocki, Company 1. Sew
enth United States Infantry, now at Mad
ison barracks. New York, is transferred
to Company E, Ninth United States In
fantry. He will be sent to San Francisco
and will report upon his arrival for trans
portation to Manila.
Captain Calvin d. Cowles, Twentv-third
United States Infantry, recently mustered
out as colonel of the First North Caro-
lima Volunteer Infantry, will proceed TO
San Francisco and report in person to the
commanding general, Department of Cal
ifornia. for assignment to duty.
Recruit James H. Stevenson, general
service. now at Preside Of San Francisco,
is transferred to the hospital corps as a
private.
Private Joseph R. Gardner Jr, hospital
corps, Fort Columbus, y. Y, will be sent
to San FRANCISCO and VIII report upon his
arrival there for transportation to Ma
Mia.
Pensions have been granted as follows.
California: Original-Myron w Har-
low. San Francisco, SS Henry L. Moshier.
Sites. Sc. Additional-Michael Kelleher'
San Pedro. Sc to sS Increase-Patrick Fl
w. Lee, Burbank, s6 % IS; Marvin B. Hi Hi
att, San Diego, Sc to IS. Special, April 1S-
Edward w. Pippey Vallejo, So to Sc. Orig
inal widows, etc.-Mary f. Bell, River
side, SS
Oregon: Original-George H Tucker
Portland, &C. Increase-William Dawson
Umatilla, $S to SO.
Washington Increase-Ralph Phelps,
Spokane. s12 to SIT.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-28
QUEEN FLORA'S
RULE IS BEGUN
Opening of RedWood's
Flower Carnival.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

REDWOOD CITY, April 27-Queen
Flora halds sway here tonight, and will
continue to reign supreme until Saturday
night At least once a year, and some
times twice, flower carnival is held at
this place by the directors of the Free
kindergarten Association for the benefit
of the association, this being the only
means of meeting the expenses of the
kindergarten school. For the last six or
seven years the school has been run on
the revenue derived in this way until at
the present time the event has come to
be one of the most generally recognized
of the season. The patrons and friends
of the school have been and continue to
be most liberal in their support. The
present carnival, in the profusion of
flowers displayed, bids fair to be one of
the most successful ever held, this being
an exceptionally fine year in this valley
flower shown this year, but the display
will be general, carnations, roses and
sweet peas predominating.
The large Germania Hail. in which the
fete is being held, is one mass of vari-
colored sweet-smelling flowers and plants.
Huge festoons of roses are hung from
ceiling and wall. The corners are
banked with one mass of bright colorS.
taste and skill have been shown in the ar
rangement of the tables Immediately to
the LETT OF the entrance mas Deen pidced
the depository, where for 10 cents one
may have his hat coat etc, taken care
of for the evening Miss Kate Nealon
presiding. The northwest corner has
been inclosed by wire netting, which is
filled with sprays of roses, palms and
ferns, and within this inclosure icecream
and cake are served by Mrs. f. w. Glen
nan, Mrs Havey and Mrs. Sahlberg.
These ladies deserve great credit for the
artistic manner in which they have fitted
up their booth.
The southwest corner of the hall is de-
voted to tea drinkers. The floor of the
booth has been covered with mating, and
like the icecream booth, this is inclosed,
the inclosure being covered with natural
growing bamboo, ivy and rose sprays In
side two large umbrellas are suspended
from the ceiling, one of them being at
least twelve feet in diameter, the tops of
which are covered with ivy. Under these
umbrellas are placed bamboo tables.
Throughout the inclosure are scattered
large potted ferns and palms, while the
tables are laden with roses and sweet
peas. Here one may slack her or his
thirst and receive a souvenir cup and
saucer. The booth is in charge of Mrs
Mansfield, Mrs. Bettin and Mrs. Cert
ridge, who are assisted by three young
ladies in Japanese costumes On the north
side of the hall. directly east of the hat
is placed the lemonade BOOTH
presided over by Mrs. J. V. Swift and
Mrs. Townsend.
The displays are rich, tasty and pro-
fuse and many of them deserve special
mention. Mrs. George c. Ross Of Bel
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-28
EAGAN WILL NOT
Be IMPLICATED
At Least He Is Not to
Have COurt-M artial.
Special Dispatch to The Call

NEW YORK, April PA Washing
ton special to the Herald says: That
Commissary General Eagan will not be
implicated by the Wade court of in
qury to such an extent as to necessi-
tate his court martial on charges Of
supplying bad beef to the army is
shown by the fact that he left Wash
ington last night for San Antonio. Tex.
on his way to Hawaii.
General Eagans departure was
surprise to many. His friends thought
he would remain in Washington until
the court submitted its report. and it
was not known whether further pro-
ceedings should be begun against him.
He was sailed by the court several
days ago to testify on a number of
points, and it is assumed he then com
municated his intention of leaving
Washington, and finding there was no
reason why he should remain. he left
the city.
The court is expected to submit its
report tomorrow, and is expected to
find that General Miles allegations
were unfounded. The condition of the
beef will be ascribed to the failure Of
commissary officers to take care Of it,
and some quartermaster officers are
likely to be implicated.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-28

mont has. an excellent display of cut
roses. Krieg and Goertzhain, proprietors
of the Redwood City nursery, have a
large display of palms, ferns, potted
plants and carnations. The McClellans
from Laurel Creek occupy the entire
southeast corner of the building with a
general display. M. Lynch of Menlo Park
has large table, of ferns, carnations.
sweet peas and other varieties. Flowers
have been donated by the owners of the
Stanley, Nichols, Alvey, Mills and FELTON,
places at Menlo Park.
The opening night witnessed a large and
fashionable assemblage, and from pres
ent appearances the carnival will be a
decided financial success.
An entertaining programme was rem
dered as follows: Opening address, f. s.
Rosseter;, piano duet, Mrs. Hanson and
Miss Hadler; vocal solo, James Lynch;
either solo, F; H; Maar; vocal duet, Miss
Partee and Mr.. Russell; piano solo, Miss
Dolly Kearse; solo. Miss Corcoran; vocal
duet, Messrs. Lynch and Russell; over
ture. string orchestra.
The flower show proper will end Satur-
day night but the ladies' in charge have
prepared a programme for Monday
Dewey day, at which a large. gathering
is expected that being the only celebra-
ton of the holiday at this place
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-28
FIRES AT CIRCLE CITY.

SEATTLE, April 27.-Advices from Cir
Gle City, Alaska, dated March IS, were re-
ceived to-day. There has been a series
of fires at this camp. In addition to the
warehouse of the Alaska Commercial
Company, previously reported, the United
States Custom-house and a building used
by the Federal troops as an arsenal have
been burned.
Several cases of scurvy and freezing are
reported Early in March a man named
John Price of San Francisco accidentally
shot himself in the shoulder. United
States Mail Contractor Richardson caused
notices to be printed March IS that no
more mail would be sent out this winter
because there were no locks for the mail
bags. But one United States mail has
reached Circle City this year, and that
contained last years letters.
During the last two weeks of March
there was stampede of miners to Wade
Creek. in the Forty-mile district. The
stampede was caused by reports that
prospects gave from 81 80 to Sc per pan,
and that nuggets were picked up weigh
ing from S3 to 81 So
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-28
MURDERER SULLIVAN
CAUGHT in NEW MEXICO
Two Years Ago He Fled From Tuol-
umne County After Killing
q Mine Watchman

SONORA. April 27.-William Sullivan,
who murdered Spencer Gillard at the
Jumper mine, Tuolumne County, on the
night of April 13, 1897. has been captured
at Silver City. N. NJ. Sheriff Price of this
county started for Sacramento this morn
ing to procure requisition papers, when
he will proceed to Silver City to bring
Sullivan from Sonora.
The murder was cold-blooded one
Gllard was NIGHT watchman at the
Jumper mine. Sullivan fancied that Gil
lard had reported something on him. bor-
rowed a rifle and shot Gillard to death
In the darkness of the night and escaped
Sheriff Price got on his track in the
southern part of California last year and
sent an officer down there, but Sullivan
evaded the officer. Sheriff Price then
sent circulars and photographs to officers
in New Mexico. Arizona and Utah, re-
suting in the capture of Sullivan.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-28
BRILLIANT SPECTACLE
MANY DAZZLING RIGS PUZZLE
JUDGES OF AWARDS.
Thousands Witness the Display and
All Rejoice in the New Com
mercial Epoch for South
ern California.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

LOS ANGELES, April 27-The floral
pageant was the feature in the OBJ
servance of Los Angeles day in the
harbor jubilee celebration. This proved
a brilliant and artistic street spectacle
that for beauty and harmony in COM
bination of colors of natural flowers it
would prove difficult to surpass. In
every respect did the parade exceed
any similar effort attempted in this
city, and the judges that were COM
PEELED to award premiums were be-
wildered with the array of unique por-
trayals and originality of design.
The parade, which occupied one hour
in passing a given point, was headed
by the ell-disciplined Americus Club
of Pasadena This organization was
followed by decorated vehicles, skim
hands, tally-hos, carts and drags, BIZ
cycle clubs, caballeros, military and
civic bodies A Chinese dragon fifty
feet in length, with scores of Celestials
In line, formed the closing attraction
of the parade. A Chinese mounted on
a white horse and dressed like a man
DARN of the f1owery kingdom was the
marshal of this division, who carried
small American flag that he waved
over his head to command attention.
The entire display, witnessed by
thousands along the line of march, was
continuously cheered while the invited
guests from neighboring States and
Territories reviewed the parade from
a stand erected in front of the City
Hail.
The executive committee this morn
ing, with appropriate ceremony, un-
yelled a memorial tablet that had been
placed in niche of the Times building
to befittingly recognize the services Of
that journals persistent battle for the
success of free harbor at San Pedro.
A loving cup was presented by the
same committee to Charles D. Willard,
who, as the first secretary of the Free
Harbor League, rendered in the strug-
gle for the harbor such services as has
met the approval of the public.
Tonight the city is ablaze with thou
sands of electric lights. The people
have given the hours over to feaSting
and merrymaking, and there remain
none who are not imbued with the i'm
portance of the event that marks the
closing day of a notable week Of fes
tivitieS and one that creates a new
epoch in the commercial and industrial
history of Southern California and the
City of the Angels. Numerous search
lights from the tops of buildings threw
their rays to all parts of the adjacent
country, bands Of music on gayly deco
rated trolley cars are continuously
traVersing all sections of the city, while
the Americus Club is entertaining
thousands with its unique evoluttons
on the paved streets of the city.
AS a fitting finale the sky is brilliant
with a continuous display of fireworks.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-28
DUE TO BURNS CAMPAIGN
GOVERNOR RESENTED OPPoSI-
TION TO THE MEXICAN.
And Took the First Public Occasion
to Show His Dislike of the
Distinguished Northern
Statesman.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

Los ANGELES, April 27-The Incl
dent during the speechmaking at San
Pedro yesterday at the opening of the
harbor jubilee festivities. at which time
Governor Henry T. Gage not alone
sighted United States Senator George
Z. Perkins, who was guest of the
executive committee, but refused to
shake hands with the Senator from the
north and later administered a verbal
castigation, is the talk in political cir
cles and is on the tongue of citizens
irrespective of party.
The friends of Senator Perkins swho
have been loyal to him here at this
time insist that as Perkins toured the
State in the last campaign for the
ticket headed by Governor Gage, and
that they had always been friends, the
Governor should not in his own home
town have made SO glaring an error in
public as is couched in tho language
of his speech. These friends of Per
kins believe, however, that as the pres
ent Senator aligned himself, according
TO reports, against Dan Burns and fa-
vored the candidacy of u. S. Grant,
that in this is the true reason that has
prompted the utterances of the States
executive, and that this is the begin
ming of the trouble between the Re
publican leaders.
Notwithstanding that the adherents
of Perkins state that he disclaims any
intention of having attempted to take
exceptions to the course of Governor
Gage it is known here and comes from
undoubted authority, that Perkins was
fully aware when he arrived here yes
terday that the Governor had on sew
Nn1 4 4
the first opportunity resent publicly the
criticisms he alleged Perkins had made
of his official acts. The meeting of the
two gentlemen yesterday, which oc-
CURED on the speakers stand, was wit
messed by a crowd of notables who
We're keen with curiosity. They noticed
that Senator Perkins was greeted at the
stand by all of those present excepting
Governor Gage, and it is recorded by
those who saw the incident that Gage
deliberately turned his back to the
Senatorial guest Three times did Per
kinS make himself known to Governor
Gage, Finally Perkins said; Gov
ernor, you live at DoWney, near which
we passed on the train, do you not?"
This caused a perfunctory response.
Senator Perkins, who went to San
was seen by representative of The
Call, and While guarded in his state
ments he said:
Il had the opportunity to resent the
reflection made by Governor Gage. l
did not take advantage of it because
prefer to treat the subject in a gen
tlemanly way. 1 am a servant only of
the people, and as such whatever treat
ment is accorded me of a personal ma
ture public rostrum on such an occa-
sion would not be my choice for MAX
ing reply. If there be any credit due
me it is because l observed the dignity
due to those whose guest 1 was and
who alone can be the best judges of the
course pursued l would never forget
that Mr.. Gage is the chief executive
of the State"
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-28

x ALINAS, April "a very tired set
of Native Sons assembled in the
Opera-hoUse this morning to begin
] the work of the closing and most
important day of the present con-
vention Of the Grand Parlor Native Sons
of the Golden West. for with very hard
work and very enthusiastic pleasure, as
in the case Of the Argonauts initiation
ceremonies last night, the delegates found
themselves pretty we'll worn out. No in
dications Of tagging zeal or lack of In
terest in the days proceedings were mani
Tested, however.
The only persons who showed absolutely
no fatigue We're the interchangeable work
ers in the several campaigns that closed
to-day. These skillful "wire-pullers' were
just as eager to present their respective
candidates admirable qualities and es-
peCial fitness for the office toward which
their aspirations pointed and just as en-
ergetic In drumming up votes as they
were on the first day OF the convention.
The momeutous questions for next year s
grand officers the questions that have
intruded themselves into the most reck-
less of the gayeues Of the past week with
am insistence that would have been an
moving had it not been so engrossing,
have at last been decided, and everybody,
even disappointed aspirants, feel relieved
that II is over.
The present session has been notable
for one of the hottest contests the Grand
Parlor has ever known, and so much in
the way Of politics" has been carried on
that the atmosphere has been full of the
zip of very taut wires and occasionally
the snap of one which resistance at both
ends had caused to break in two in the
middle, bringings each puller fiat on his
back in consequence.
Again rain came 10 mar the happiness
Of those who had charge of the arrange
ments for the parade that was postponed
from Tuesday to to-day. Indeed, almost
up 10 the hour set for the spectacle it was
a matter Of doubt whether the weather
would permit the various bodies to march.
The condition of the weather under foot
as well as overhead had to be carefully
considered. on account of the school chill
dren, whose drill was to make one of the
features of the procession, and the parade
committee felt that it could run no risk
Of these 100 little folks getting a wetting
and some of them a cold in consequence.
Beauty and perseverance drove the threaten
Ing frCwus from the face OF the Storm King
this morning, and though he in a dis
Fenting mood, ready 10 turn his food gates
altar he fell a captive to the array or splen-
dor and charming girls that Salinas desired
10 present to the view of her guests in public
falling at intervals so frequent that they
seemed about to momentarily run into heavy
rain were chased away by stray rays of sun
shine that peeped tantalzingly now and then
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-28
MACHINERY BLOWN UP.

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash, April ~
Reports brought down by the steamer
Farallon indicate that Juneau, Alaska. is
in fever of excitement over the blowing
up of mining machinery by unknown
parties. On the night of April 19 a fifty
horsepower boiler was destroyed by dyna-
mite at the Boston group of mines. After
the explosion the Juneau Chamber of
Commerce issued a call for mass meet
ing of citizens. An immense crowd
thronged the opera house, and resolutions
were passed denouncing the outrage and
pledging themselves to use every means
of bringing the guilty parties to Justice.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-28
STEPHEN J. FIELDS
WILL FILED FOR PROBATE
Most of the Estate Left to the Widow,
but Some Minor Bequests
Are Made,

WASHINGTON, April 27.-The will of
the late Stephen ]. Field, late Associate
Justice of the United States Supreme
Court, was filed for probate in Washing
ton yesterday afternoon. 1t was dated
May 25, 1897. Mrs. Field, widow of the
ter-in-law. are named as executors Jus
tice Fields real estate and most of his
personal property are bequeathed to Mrs
Field Beuuests of paintings and books
are made to Mrs. Emilia F. Ashburner of
San Francisco, niece of Associate Justice
David ]. Brewer of the United States Su-
preme Court; to Stephen Field, Christia.
Grand nephew, and to David Dudley
Field, grand nephew. To William Joice,
who was messenger to Justice Field for
twenty years, $500 is left.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-28
ROBERT GOELET
DIES IN NAPLES

NEW YORK, April 2S-The World says:
Robert Goelet died in Naples, Italy, yes
terday. He had been on yachting
cruise.
Mrs. George Henry Warren, Mr. Goe-
let's mother-in-law. received a cablegram
yesterday with this statement, Robert
died here to-day The cablegram was
dated Naples. 1t is not known whether
Mr.. Goeet was aboard his yacht at the
time of his death. His brother. Ogden
Goelet died aboard his yacht in the Eng
list Channel in 1897
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-28

son was shipped from Suisun this even
ing to Chicago by the Alden Anderson
Fruit Company. 1t was made up of cher,
ries from this place and Vacaville, and
ers Company and the Earl Fruit Com
pany.
The next car will 30 forward May 2.
cherry crop is unprecedentedly light.
There will not be over five carloads
shipped from Suisun this year, as against
past week was 90 of an inch.sIt was of
great henefit to growing crOpS.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-28
TWENTY-SEVEN AUDIENCES
IN PAST SEVEN DAYS

Special Gable TO The Call and the New York
Herald. Copyrighted 1893 by James Cor
don Bennett.
ROME, April N.-The Pope held twen-
ty-seven audiences in the last seven days,
some of them lasting forty-five minutes.
His Holiness showed not the least fatigue
after such laborious week. He contin-
ues in normal health. attending to bust
ness dailV
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-28

rain will permit the grain to fill and come
out nicely. Apricots are showing up
much better than last week. Cherries and
in quantity will be made up in quality
Peaches will be very large crop, ditto
apples and pears Altogether the yield
SAN ANDREAS. April H.-It is rain
ing hard here tonight and has been doing
SO off and on for the past three days.
There are reports of heavy snow in the
mountains. There is a very promising
outlook in every locality in the county for
crops and mining
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-28
shipbuilders NAV Consolidate.

PHILADELPHIA April N.-The Even
ing Telegram says: Negotiations are
pending for the consolidation of the
Cramp shipbuilding company and the
English firm of Vickers Sons & Maxim.
1t was officially stated to-day that an Of
fer looking to the amalgamation of inter
ests has been received from the English
firm. The capital of the consolidation, it
was stated would not be excessive, but
would be large enough to provide for a
great extension of business. The author
lied capital of the Cramps is 5000 900.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-28
Death of Thomas BARNES.

WOODLAND, April q = Thomas
Barnes. one of three bachelor brothers
who came from Kentucky to California
in 1850, died this morning A few DAYS
ago he fell and fractured one hip bone
For several years he has been very ec-
centric, and when the accident occurred
refused to submit to medical treatment
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-28
EASY VICTORY OF GIANTS
OVER THE SENATORS
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.

WASHINGTON, April 27-Another ragged
game resulted IN an easy victory for New York
Mcfarland pitched fairly well. but his support
was Of minor league order and the Senators
batting likewise was weak. The majority Of
the runs scored were made on errors. Attend
ance, 500. Score
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-28
LATE RAIN IMPROVES CROPS.

SAN JOSE, April 27.-Crop reports from
all sections of the county show that the
hay crop will be large and that the late
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-28

NEW YORK, April H.-Sam T. Jack,
the we'll known theatrical manager, died
tonight of cancer of the liver, aged 40
yearS
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-28

Batteries-McFarland and Mcclure: Dohen.
and Grady Cmpires-Hunt and Connolly.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-28
CHERRIES FROM sUIsUN.

SUISUN, April 2.-The first carload Of
AAciduous fruit from this State this sea-
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-28

CHICAGO, April N.-The Orphans started
the home season by winning close game from
the Reds The visitors played perfectly in the
field md outhatted the locals, but their hits
were we'll scattered Ryan was presented with
an elegant timepiece and rewarded his friends
with long two-bagger that won the game in
the fifth inning Attendance, 5000 Score:
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-28
Death of Sam T. Jack.

Batteries-Taylor and Donahue: Hawley ant
Petz. Umpires-Swartwood and Warner.