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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30
ROUGH SEAS AHEAD
FOR ONE CANAL COMPANY
The United States Will Not Permit
Other Governments to Aid
the FnterDriSe

WASHINGTON, June 29-Rough
seas are ahead for the American
Isthmus Ship Canal Company, con-
trolled by the Grace syndicate incor-
porated on Monday in Trenton, if it
tries to obtain aid from a foreign Gov
ernment to construct an .iSthmian
canal. According to a high official, no
other Government than the United
States will have anything to do with
the proposed canal. The papers of in.
corporation state that the new COM
pany intends to obtain aid from. the
United States. England. France, Ger
many or any other Government" in its
work.
The. State Department has been too
active in seeking to bring about the
ahrogation of the Clayton Bulwer
treaty; under which Great Britain has
an interest in the canal, to permit that
or any other foreign government to
have in future anything to do with the
proposed waterway.
1t has been reported here that the
Maritime Canal Company will pool in
terests with the new isthmus company,
and if so an embarrassing feature of
the canal question will be revived:
The State Department has not been
taking hand in the fight between the
two concerns, believing it was best to
let them have it out between them
selves; nor will it do so, though the
Maritime Company, if it does not COM
bine with the Grace company, may try
to secure from Nicaragua an extension
of it's concession after October next,
the time of the commencement of the
Eyre era gin concessions.
The administration, it is authorita-
-. a.
matters until the new isthmus COM
mission makes it's report. At least
preliminary report is expected from
the commission during the next ses-
sion of Congress, and the President will
make an effort to secure action looking
to the construction of the canal imme-
diately after this report is submitted.
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public square, the shops closing
as the rioters appeared.
When the Chamber reassem-
bled tonight, M. Desire, Social
ist, called attention to the riots
which had occurred since the adj
lourrment, in which he was
struck by a gendarme's sword,
and demanded the mans pun
ish1nent. Thereupon the Cham
ber at once returned to a state of
tumult. The Socialists, SUR
rounding M. Van der Peereboom
with clenched fists. denounced
him. AS the tumtllt increased
the Chamber rose.
In the meantime the streets
were filled by shouting mob,
which eventually gathered i'll
front OF the War Ministry, where.
gendarnes with swords attempt
ed to disperse the rioters
At the conclusion of a great
meeting in the Town Hall this
evening, thousands attempted to
cross the Grande Place, in which
the Town Hall stands. The
gendarlnes charged with. drawn.
swords and the crowd retaliated
with stones.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30
A CALIFORNIA WELCOME
FOR THE TRAVELLERS

Inc most elaborate preparations will
be made at the San Francisco end of
the run to welcome Mr.. and Mrs. Da-
Wis after their adventurous trip across
the continent. They will be given a
specimen of genuine California hospi-
tally, and will deserve it.
Their trip will be followed with
keen interest. not alone by the readers
OF The Cali. but by people all over the
United States and in Europe The au
tomobile is the vehicle of the future. a
future treading close. upon the present.
In the large Eastern cities. in fact ths
motor carriage has already taken a
place IN everyday street life. Mr.. Davis
and his accomplished wife hope to sue
ceed in demonstrating that the vehicle
is as well adapted for long distances as
for short trips. Their success NAV
mean a measure. of independence of the
great railway companies, so far as the
transportation. of passengers is con-
cerned, in the future-and with good
roads it may mean full measure. The
trip of Mr. and Mrs. Davis. it will he.
observed, is more than a test against
time.
Being clever people the adventurous
travellers will relate the story of their.
experiences cleverly, and this relation.
The Call will print from day to day as
they progress. AS fast as. photographs:
can be forwarded these stories will be
illustrated by pictures of actual hap
'penings along the way-and when the.
journey is ended The Sunday Call will
present to its readers a series of ar
ticless from the pen of MIR Davis,
profusely illustrated, relating the full
history of his most remarkable expe-.
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Shots were fired on both sides.
Three persons were wounded
and a police officer was severely
stabbed with shoemaker's
knife. The rioters, on being dis
persed, assembled at another
point, A large crowd gathered
in the Rue Royale, tearing up the
paving stones and using them as
missiles. Finally the Civic Guard
was ordered out to relieve the
police.
Despite these attempts to
suppress the disturbances, rioting
continued to a late hour, many
persons being injured. A tram
way conductor received two bull
let wounds.
Ultimately the troops were
called and thirty-five arrests were
made, many of those taken into
custody being in possession Of re-
volvers.
The Public Prosecutor, with
his entire staff, remains on per-
manent duty at the Hotel de
Vile.
1t is reported that one man
who was wounded has since died
at the hospital.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30
FOR COLLECTIONS FROM
STREET LETTER BOXES
Automobiles Expected to Be Great
Improvement Over the Pres
emf WAGONS

WASHI NGTON. June 29-Automobiles
for the collection of mail from street let
ter boxes and for the transportation of
mails to and from railway stations and
steamer wharves are expected to come
into general use as soon as their value for
such purposes has been demonstrated.
This wagon service is performed by con
tract. and the contractor in each city il
at liberty to propel his wagons by any
motive force he desires. 1t is believed at
the Postoffice Department that the pres
ent high price of automobiles will tend to
retard their general Introduction. though
it is expected there will be a material re-
duction in the price after the manufac-
ture. of various types of vehicles becomes
thoroughly established:
Postmaster Dorr of Buffalo is interested
in the adoption of automobile mail wagons
and he wishes to have them tested There
are serious defects in the wagons drawn
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30

r. RUSSELS, June 20.-Ihe
* storm of verbosity was re-
- su1ned in the Chamber OF
Deputies to-day. The Socialists
hurled anathemas at M. J. Van
der Peereboom, who endeavored
to explain the action taken by
the police yesterday, and the So
cialists persistently interrupted
and insulted the Premier, re-
preaching him with being re-
sponsible for conflicts between
the people and police. Later it
was announced that King Leo
pold had a long conference with
Van der Peereboom, Bergerem
and Bernaert, the latter being
summoned from The Hague. 1t
was reported that M. Van der
Peereboom would resign.
Although a vote censuring the
Government was rejected by 81
to 81, the tumult in the chamber
was so great that the President
suspended the sitting. The So
cialists then led a cheering.
crowd, shouting 'Vive la Repub-
lique, to the park, where a con-
flict with gendarnes occurred.
Thence the mob proceeded to the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30
A CITIZEN
SHOT DOWN
BY SOLDIERS
Negro Soldiers En- Route to
Manila Raid a Saloon
at Winnemucca.
THE PLACE WRECKED.
People Gather in the Railway
Station and the Town Is
Greatly Excited.
THE PLACE WRECKED
Special Dispatch to The Call.

Y A IINNEMUCCA, New, June
NV 29.-Companies M and L of
v v the Twenty-fifth and K of
the Twenty-fourth Infantry, all col
ored troops. passed through Winnie
mucca this evening, Major Noble in
command, on the way to San Fran
cisco, whence they will go to Manila.
The train stopped here and party
of the negroes raided a saloon near
the station, wrecked the bar and shot
the bartender, Chris Deiss. 1t is
feared that Deiss will die.
The greatest excitement prevailed.
The station was filed with citizens,
and the local authorities held the
train to find the would-be murderer
if possible.
Major Noble, who was in command,
while not recognizing the right of
the local authorities to delay the ex-
pedition. consented that the train be
delayed until a thorough search could be
made. The three companies were or
dered out twice for the inspection, and
the citizens who had been present when
the shooting occurred closely inspected
each man.
But one was identified, Sergeant
Smith, who gave satisfactory expla-
nation of his presence in the saloon.
At this point recruit gave out that
in daylight he could Identify one of the
men connected with the robbery. Mr..
Van Duzer insisted that the train re-
main here until daylight so that the
identification cou d be made.
Major Noble would not consent to
this. At L O'Clock the District Attorney
and the major came to an issue. and
the major gave orders to have the train
start. A writ of attachment was then
secured on the local ticket agent pro-
hihiting lie Ino 9lne.3. or tile train
from Winnemucca until o'clock in
the morning or until the soldier wanted
had been turned over to the officers.
Major Noble claimed that by delay
ing the train the expedition which was
to leave San Francisco tomorrow night
for the Philippines has been delayed.
WINNEMUCCA, New, June 30.-At
80 o'clock this morning District At
torney Van Duzer consented to the re
lease of the train.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30
GREATER RADIUS AND SPEED,
Irving NJ. Scott Speaks of Future
Warship Construction.

NEW YORK, June 29.-In speaking Of
probable changes in the future construc-
ton of battleships and cruisers to lie in
fuenced by experiences and lessons of tho
late war Irving NJ. Scott said to-day:
The two great changes which Will be
made in the construction of war vessels
in the future will be those which will give
greater radius of action and which will
make vessels. swifter. improvements in
power and steel will enable decided re-
duction to be made in the size of guns,
and therefore in the amount of ammuni-
ton to be carried. This will reduce the
weight of the boat and enable greater
raGius. of action with the same dsplace-
-
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by horses, such as are used in New York
and Washington. The chief trouble with
them is that they are too small and men
do not have space enough to properly
handle and assert the mail as it is collect
ed. This is especially true when colIec-
tions. are made. in districts where mail
amount of mail is collected from. each
box. 1t may be found possible to use
wagons when the automobiles are intro
duced.
Postmaster Dorr is to submit to the de-
partment a report giving his ideas to
the introduction of automobile wagons.
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EN YORK, June 90
Automobilists in this city

NJ AutQ1NODlllSIS l1l lIllS City
> q were greatly interested to-
day in the announcement that
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Davis will
4 from the Herald building
tomorrow in an attempt to make
the run to San Francisco in a
motor carriage. Doubts were
expressed as to the ability of the
venturesome~ tourists to over
some the difficulties that they are
certain to encounter, and opin-
ions were about equally divided
as to the chances of their reach
ing the Pacific Coast in their We
bicle It was admitted that if
the run is successful it will open
the eyes OF French and English
enthusiasts as to the ability OF
AMERICANS to make automobiles
worthy OF consideration,
That it may result in the first
International race being held in
this country was mentioned as a
possible outcome OF the 37oo-
mile run.
To people west OF the AIissis-
sippi River the seli-propelling
towing cart vii. be a revelation.
Like the advent OF the steam
engine. its. progress toward the
setting sun will cause a sensation.
So far as is known here, no auto
mobile has penetrated. the region
beyond the Rocky Mountains,
and certainly none has journeyed
by its own power through the
wilderness.
Mr.. Davis regards his trip as
largely tour OF enlightenment.
Besides furnishing dwellers along
the road with an obiect-ies-
son as to the possibilities of
american mechanical ingenuity,
Mr.. Davis hopes to demonstrate
to the world the feasibility of
touring in private vehicles on
land as one would cruise in a
yacht by sea. Mr.. Davis does
not expect to make the wheel
journey without accident or mis-
hap of some kind, but he is con
tident thai he can overcome ali
difficulties. His experiences on
the road, he thinks, will add in
tcrest to the trip, and in order
that the public may be informed
as to the progress OF the auto
mobile westward, Mr.. and Mrs.
Davis will make stops at the Of
fees OF the Syracuse Post Stand
ard, the Buffalo Courier, the
Chicago Times-Herald, the
Omaha World-Herald and the
Denver Republican. and will end
their journey in front of the San
Francisco Call building.
Mr.. Davis schedule calls for
stops over night at Albany. SYRIA
cuse, Buffalo, Cleveland, Toledo
and Chicago. In these cities
rests will be made and fresh sup
plies of gasoline secured. a
careful record will be kept of the
actual running time and mileage
made, and bulletins will be sent
to the Call-I1erald giving the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30

KT EW YORK, June ga Sun
nj cable from Paris says: The
VI Government has issued an en-
/ phatic denial of the report of
Dreyfus' death. The rumor
reached the palace of the Elysee during
the reception following dinner and
guests, but Prime Minister Waldeck-
Rousseau, NJ. de Lauessan, Minister of
Marine, and NJ Decrais, Minister of the
Colonies, who were present, Immediate
ly denied it.
The story was to the effect that the
Government had known for forty-eight
hours that Dreyfus had committed sui
eide on board the Sfax. This was the
most extreme of the continuous rumors
arising from the uncertainty regarding
the whereabouts of the Sfax, and
caused much stir on the boulevardS.
An order was issued by the Govern
ment after the adjournment of the Cab
met council to-day designating wit
nesses to the Decentralization of Drey-
fus, who. upon his arrival at Rennes,
will be clothed in military dress, with
stripes and insignia, as before his deg
radiation. A persistent report is in cir
culation here that the SfaX has been
cruising around the island of Ushant.
off the coast of Brittany, since yester-
day.
Nine. Dreyfus was greatly pleased at
her reception upon her arrival at
Rennes. The house of Nine. GODDARD
where she is staying, is guarded by
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30
Irregularities at a Custom-House.

Special Gable to The Call and the New York
Herald. Copyrighted 1892 by James Cor
don Bennett.
LIMA. June 29.-The Lima Chamber
of Commerce has addressed a note to the
Government complaining of the Incorrect
ress OF the scales at the Callao custom
house, and of the ignorance. bad faith
and disgracefui greediness of employees
in charging double duties in order to in
crease their own bonus funds. This con-
duct. the Chamber points out. is discred-
liable to the administration and exasper-
ating to commercial bodies.
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Oil Found at San MIGUEL.

SAN MIGUEL. June 29.-While boring a
well to get water for domestic purposes
in the yard of Supervisor ]. E. Redmond
al Parkfield a considerable quantity of oil
and gas was struck at a depth of less
than sixty feet. There Is, in fact. so
much oil in the Well that the water is un-
fit for use. The we'll is in the vicinity OF
the recent oil discoveries in that section.
and it further encourages the belief that
oil in paying quantities will eventually %
found.
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start ana 1IlllSh OF each day S run.
Data III regard to the roads will
be collected, which will: be OF
value to autonobilists and bi-
cyclists for touring purposes in
the future.
Mr.. Davis said to-day that he
expected to make the best time
over the roads in New York
State. 1--WE shall find stretches.
OF road said he, "over which
we can make twenty to thirty
miles an hour, but in order tc
avoid accidents, we shall. not Use
the full speed of the motor except
where there is straight road
ahead OF lis clear OF vehicles, AS
the roads will be new to lis most
OF the way, and we have the
whole continent.to. cross and not
one days ruin to make, We shall
be more or less cautious. We
shall start prepared for .emer-
.gencies and will. have an extra
front and. rear tire, and we Will
also carry some duplicate parts
OF the motor. | have been to the
factory and watched the" work
men put. a carriage together, so.
that / am familiar with all the
parts OF the machiilery.
In addition to. the regular
foot brake, which acts upon the
rear axle and is sufficient for all
ordinary emergencies, have had
a hand brake put on, which oper-
ates on the tires, and will, stop
the carriage almost instantly and
hold it on. any grade A lever
thrown forward connects the
gear and starts the carriage. for
ward. Speed may be regulated
at will and the motor can be
stopped or reversed by moving
the lever back. The gasoline
tank is in the bottom of the car
rage and a water JACKET sur
rounds the motor and keeps it
cool.
Power comes from the explo-
sion OF hydro-carbon gas, from
gasoline, and which is ignited by
electricity in the cylinder. Dry
batteries furnish the electricity
! shall take four cells. which are
calculated to last 5000 miles. If
the batteries give out it will be
easy to replace them in any city
through which we pass.
L expect to reduce speed
when we get into the foothills OF
the Rocky Mountains, as the car.
riage, with both OF us in it and
our baggage will weigh 1880
pounds. 1t has climbing
that will take us up 25
per cent grades or better. In
the mountains we shall follow, |
as far as possible, the old stage
trails to Denver and beyond. We
may go either to the north or to
the south after leaving Denver,
according to what we learn there
Of the condition OF the passes.
We shall follow the trail outlined |
early in the '4o's by trappers to
( o..a..o1 D.I,,o11 ,.,J 49,.
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Motor Carriage on Crowded Street in London.

north OF the Great American
Desert and through a compara-
lively fertile country. Beyond
the Palisades we will enter the
foothills of the Sierras and select
the most available pass to cross
that range into California"
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four gendarmes nightly and by de-
tail of police by day.
1t is probable that, owing to the pre-
carious condition of Dreyfus' health
he will on his arrival here be lodged
in the hospital and not in prison. Nine.
Dreyfus has: said to friends that she
will see her husband on July 1.
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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-13
LEGAL NOTICES


IN CHANCERY OF NEW JERSEY.
To Edward Hirst inc Rachel Greer
Take notice, that by virtue of an order
of the Court of Chancery, made on the
day of the date hereof, in a certain cause
wherein Francis w. Mitchell is complain
ant, and you and others are defendants.
you are required to appear, plead, demur
or answer to the complainant's bill on
or before the twenty-fourth day of June
next, or that in default thereof such de-
Tor shall think equitable and just.
Said bill is !, fled ed to F foreel9 fs a mort
p~lainant, bearing date December 10th,
1897, covering lands in Jersey City, and
given to secure payment of the sum of
eight thousand dollars.
And you, Edward Hirst and Rachel
Greer, are made defendants because you
respectively claim to own or have some
interest in the lands covered by said
mortgage or a part thereof.
Dated April 24th, 1899.
WALLIS, EDWARDS & BUMSTED,
Solicitors of Complt.
Office and Post Office address, No. i
Exchange Place, Jersey City, N. J.
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WITH THE B0WLERS.
High Standard in Woods Hall--In-
dividual Tourney Still Prevails.

The high standard which has prevailed
throughout during the tournaments at
Woods Hall is still lived up to in the in
dividual tournament which is now in pro-
gress. Duke proved a double winner by
defeating Bald and Coffman. in some OF
the fastest and. most interesting bowling
that has been seen in a long time. A
large crowd was on hand to witness the
sport and the enthusiasm was greater
than any that has been seen this season
in this the home of the best bowlers in
this section of the country.
Bald and Duke were the first pair to
meet. They came on in the first series
and had a hot race for three games. Duke
won the three straight. In the first and
second games Duk passed the double cen
fury mark and carried the third game by
10 pins with a total of 1874.
Coffman stepped in to meet Bald in the
second series and they went the limit. five
games. The last game went to Coffman
with 80 pins to spare. His total was 219.
Four games decided that Duke was bet
ter than Coffman in the third series. 1t
was a warm finish. The fourth game saw
both going along side by side until the
fourth frame. In this game both passed
the 200 notch. Dukes PIP won for him
with a margin of 7 pins. The scores:-
FIRST SERIES-FIRST GAME.
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sought for, and it is equally certain that
Phillips Hall will be taxed to its, utmost
on that occasion, May a. Many valuable
prizes nave been secured. The committee
looks forward to this as the biggest event
in the history of the club.
officials of the New York Division, L.
A. W., are urging the authorities of the
City of New York to pave Broadway with
asphalt, from Fourteenth to Forty-second
street. The Improvement would make the
street one of the finest in the world.
and while it would not be largely used by
wheelmen, on account of the traffic, is
still of sufficient interest to them to war
rant the action of the League officials.
There are over three thousand local con-
suls in the L. A. W. 1t is the duty OF
these officers to give any desired infor-
nation to all touring members and to
assist in the work of securing new mem
bers. They have been found one OF the
most successful means of assistance to
members.
Our Own Rifle Clubs Cyclers started
the season today with a run to Bergen
Point.
Midland Beach will be visited tomorrow
by the Castle Point Cyclers.
The Gutenberg Wheelmen will meet
Monday night at the club house, on the
Boulevard, near Hermann avenue. The
club will go to Paterson tomorrow on
the regular club run.
The Princeton University cycle team to-
DAY registered with the N. C. A.: Bert
Ripley, Gordon t. sBeaham, H. c. Weaver
Douglas Bonner, Charles Dugro. They
will ride at Ambrose Park May 20. The
Yale team will also appear there, and
some of the Columbia riders.