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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-19
MAsCAREL WILL CONTEST.
Protest Filed Against Issuance OF
Letters of Administration

LOS ANGELES. Nov. 1s.-The contest
over the estate Of the late Jose Mascarel
is growing more intense. To-day Mrs.
Constance Goytino. Sylvester Mascarel
and Miss Hortense Mascarel filed a pro-
test against issuance of special letters Of
administration TO James Larquier. Alfred
Pryor and Henry G.. Weyes, in which
they assailed those gentlemen with much
evidence OF resentment. Objection is
made 10 the nomination of these men
as administrators by the "so-called''
widow. Sonora Jesus FeliZ Mascarel, son
the score of her illiteracy. ignorance and
unfamiliarity with matters OF litigation.
They say she is not acquainted with the
contents OF the document which purports
to have been signed by her and that she
has no interest in the estate OF her alleged
husband. Reference is made TO the lib
eral provision made by the old French
man for his assumed widow before his
death. which was accepted by her In full
settlement of all claims TO his estate.
1t is alleged that Larquier. Pryor and
Weyse induced the old lady to nominate
them as special administrators in order
that they might obtain possession and
control Of the estate pending the contest
of the will. Fears are expressed lest they
mismanage the property and cause IRE
parable loss, especially as they are nom
mated as executors 10 act without bonds
and are bequeathed $1,000 each as compen-
sation for the services to be rendered as
executors of the alleged will
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-19
Divorce Granted.

NAPA. Nov. 1s.-The divorce case OF
Martha Mayhood VS.. George F. Mayhood
two prominent church people Of this city,
has been on trial IN the Superior Court
here before Judge Ham and a Jury for
the past three days. Mayhood has but
recently returned from the Klondike, and
his wife in her complaint charged him
with cruelty and also sued for half OF
the defendants money In bank, some
$500. Defendant in his cross-complaint,
charged his wife with infdellty and
named two prominent citizens OF this
place as correspondents. The case has at
tracted considerable attention. The jury
to-day returned a verdict IN favor OF Mrs.
MavhOOd
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-19
MANY TROOPS FOR BULLER.

LONDON. Nov. 1s.-It is announced that
the following British transports arrived
at Cape Town to-day: Monaghan, with
the Second Seaforth Highanders and a
field hospital; American. with battery
of horse artillery. part of cavalry brig
ade and an ammunition column: Pavania,
with the Second Royal Fusileers and the
Second Royal SCOTS Fusileers; Jamaican,
with squadron OF the Sixth Dragons;
Cephalonis. with the Fourth Brigade staff.
the First Durhams. mounted infantry and
attachments of the medical corps.
This adds, roughly, 1900 men TO the Brit
ish force in South Africa. making a total
OF about 1900 men of General Buffers
army corps that have arrived.
1t was also announced that the British
transport Prah arrived at Cape Town to-
day
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-19
SURPRISED BY THE LONG TOM

EsTCoURT. Saturday. Nov. IS CNoon)-
For several days IL has been known that
the Beers have been creeping toward Est
court and had boosted that they wsuld
be in here this morning. They were met
upon their arrival with a reception that
they little expected. At exactly 10 o'clock
the Dublin Fusileers took up their POSI-
ton, and without waiting time opened
fire by volley at long range on the ad-
vancing enemy. who were crossing the
railway from the northwest Of the town.
a loud report and q whizzing overhead
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-19
INTERESTS THE COAST.
Postoffice and Army Changes AM
Pensions Granted.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 1s.-The postof-
flee at Red Glover. Plumas County, will
be discontinued after November 80. Mail
should be sent to Beckwith.
Army orders: BY direction OF the Sec
rotary of War. Captain Henry r. Stiles
assistant surgeon, is relieved from fur
Their duty at Benicia Barracks and will
proceed to San Francisco. Lieutenant
Christopher c. Collins. assistant surgeon
Will proceed 10 San Francisco. Cook Ar
thur NJ. Neusbaum of the Sixth Cavalry
now at the Preside, San Francisco, is
transferred as private 10 the Sixteenth
Infantry. Acting Assistant Surgeon
Brown will proceed to San Francisco.
Pensions: -Original-Charles
G. Bates, Napa, SC: Oliver II. z. Bailey
Lathrop s12 Increase-Henry Robinson
Soldiers Home. Los Angeles. Sc 10 $40;
Nerth Mullin. Los Angeles. S. 10 so.
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cisely similar to those given to the COM
handing officer of foreign stations upon
their departure from the United States.
In that case Rear Admiral Schley would
be instructed to proceed 10 his station di-
rectly and inspect the ships on the sta
ton. That task usually involves months
work. After that II the commander Of
the station decides to go TO South Africa
ne will be at liberty TO do so without ex-
plicit orders from the department.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-19
OTIS REPORTS THE
DROWNING OF LUNA

WASHINGTON. Nov. 1s-Two dis
patches were received at the War De
partment from General Otis giving the
details of the advance of Lawton and
Macarthur. The first dispatch follows:
MANILA, Nov 1S.-General Macarthur
left Geronaya and pushed advance TO Pa
niaue. a few miles beyond. Inhabitants
remained in houses. receiving the troops
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-19
RACING TO MANILA.
Four United States Cruisers Speeding
Across the Seas

WASHINGTON. Nov. 1S.-The Brooklyn
arrived to-day at Alden. having taken five
DAYS TO run the 1900 miles between that
port and the southern end of the Suez
Canal. The New Orleans is expected to
make gain Of at least half a day on that
course. The Nashville, bound for Manila
like the others. entered the canal to-day
and is being distanced in the race. Mean
while, on the Pacific side. Captain Nc
Gala is pushing the Newark along at a
thirteen-knot gait and the officials are
looking for notice of her arrival at Manila
almost any day.
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ADMIRAL sCHLEY's ORDERS.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1s.-The final sail
ing orders to Rear Admiral Schley are be-
ing withheld in order that they may be
issued by Secretary Long himself. The
Secretary is expected to arrive in Wash
ington from Colorado tonight or to-mor-
row. Therefore the orders may issue
Monday. 1t is said that they will be pre-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-19
SWEIGERTs WILL FILED.
The Property Is Equally Divided
Among Three Heirs.

SAN JOSE. Nov. 1s.-The will OF the
late Adam Sweigert. the pioneer capital
list who died in San Francisco November
last. was filed for probate here to-day.
The estate is worth about s400.0
The property is divided equally Into
three parts and held in trust for the heirs,
who are to get the income. The estate
consists Of valuable business property In
this city and San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-19
REPORTS OF GALL WELL"

LONDON, Nov. 1S.-The War Office has
received the following dispatch from
General Butler:
CAPE TOWN, Friday. Nov. Ire
port from Kimberley Saturday, November
II. says all well there.
Reports from Ladysmith. Sunday, NO
vember y. and Monday, November %, say
all we'll there"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-19
Rners Enter Aliwal North.

CAPE TOWN. Nov. 1.-The Boer COM
mando from Rockville, $50 strong, en-
tered Aliwal North yesterday and hoisted
the flags Of both republics in the Mar
ket square, proclaiming the district re-
publican territory. The Britishers were
given fourteen days notice to quit.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-19

Inspectors Of Steam Vessels rendered a
decision in the matter OF the collision OF
Government Coast and Geodetic Survey
steamer Patterson, holding the former
blameless. The decision is equivalent C
finding that the Patterson lay in the ferry
course.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-19

as light order as possible. Small bands
Of Beers are roaming in Griqualand West,
annexing towns without opposition. They
have already taken possession OF Barley
West and Douglas. A few police were
captured at both places. The Beers ap-
pointed landrosts in each town.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-19
CULGOA MAY RAISE THE
WRECKED CHARLESTON
Naval Officers Believe That if the Turret
Guns Can Be Removed the Cruiser
Will Float.
Will Float,

WASHINGTON Hongkong
) a. likely
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-19
PRESIDENT ACCEPTS N
CHAMBERS RESIGNATION
Full Report of the Work of the Chief
Justice Forwarded to London and
Berlin.


the administration of his office from his the time Of mis-
dispatched Foreign Offices at London Berlin
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-19
RELIEF COLUMN.

ORANGE RIVER. Cape Colony, Nov
l5.-General Methuen has decided that the
Kimberley relief column is to march In
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-19
Sir Richard Moon Dead.

LONDON. Nov. 1S.-Sir Richard Moon,
who was chairman OF the London and
Northwestern Railway from 1861 to 1891
is dead. He was born in 1915.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-19
NEW WESTERN HOTEL.

X EARNY AND WASHINGTON sTs.-EE-
CO. European plan. Rooms. soc TO 81 30 lay ;
" 10 IS week: IS to $50 month. Free baths; hot
and cold water every room: fire CRATES In Very
room; elevator runs all night.
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coNpAaNrE aENERALE rRArsArrANrrorE

DIRECT LINE TO HAvRE-PARIs 80.
Sailag every Thursday instead OF - f'TfN
Saturday. from November 2 1899. at 49, =
10 Z. m. from Pier ~, North River. foot %
Met9n 81 u No I Noy; 49, LA
90 LA BRETAGNE. Dec. T. First-class 10
Pavre $50 and upward; per cent reduction on
rrind "trip. Second-ciass 90 Hnvre. Sfi. s per
ent reduction On round trin GENERAL.
tGENCY FOR UNITED STATES AND CANA
DA % Broadway Hudson bulldlngl. New York
j. r. FUGAZI & co. Pacific Coast Agents. 5
Montgomery ave. San Francisco.
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Machinist Killed.

EUREKA. Nov. 1S.-Guy Shelton. a ma
chinist in the employ of the Pacific Lum-
Der Company at Scotia, was killed at $3.50
o'clock this morning by the bursting of ar
emery wheel upon which he was sharpen.
ing tools. Deceased was formerly a resi-
dent of San Francisco.
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Patterson Was in the Way.
SEATTLE, Nov. 1S.-The United States
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SYMPATHY OF
GERMANS Is YET
WITH THE Beers

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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-19
ADVERTISEMENTS.

rs built right to give Hight. II saves
1 sight and gives delight. II - al right
So say we all Accept no other.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-11-10
What Sleeplessness Means.

Medical scientists have now demon
strated that brain cell actually loses
part of its substance during action.
The cell of the exhausted brain, in
stead of being plump and full Of nerv-
GUS matter, is found to be followed
out, or "vacuolated," cavity having
formed without its substance, which
has become filled with water. This
means that part of the cell substance
has been actually consumed, precisely
as coal is consumed when one gets heat
from furnace. 1t has been found that
If an animal whose brain cells are thus
exhausted be permitted to sleep, its
cells readily recuperate. new material
is supplied from the blood until the
cell is as good as new. The brain OF
person, therefore, who is beset by
sleeplessness is in the condition of
locomotive which runs night and day
without going to the repair-shop.-
Science Siftings.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-11-10

not 1t be rather a mean way of get
ting out of the mischief? She took
up her book and set off with Sambo.
This will be very good test as TO
whether he is an educated man." mus
ed Evelyn. Common people can new
er disguise their feelings. Anyhow. it
has to be done; so come along, Sam
DO, and bear the brunt of his wrath"
And, with an admirable assumption of
Indifference, as If prepared for any
reception, Miss Luttrell braced herself
up for the encounter and advanced
slowly towards the recumbent form of
the Major, who was still lying stretch
the overhanging trees.
But, as she reached his side and
was just about to begin a carefully
prepared apology she paused then
hurriedly drew back. for the gallant
Major was still indulging in the pro-
verbal forty winks."
Must she wake him? No-decided-
ly not; 1t would never do to disturb
his slumbers. Any annoyance that he
might feel would be ten times increas-
ed II he was so summarily reused. Be-
sides cogitated Evelyn with a sigh of
relief at the thought of a respite II
he were accustomed to dropping off to
sleep in that way nobody could pos
sibly be held accountable for what in
the meanwhile might happen to his
belongings. She would put the cigar
case down by his side. and then-well.
she might as well go into the hotel
and think of what course to adopt
next. 1t would not be nearly so dis
agreeable to confess that Sambo was
the delinquent IL at the same time she
could provide him with another cigar
case the facsimile OF his own. This
new idea seemed so preferable to her
first one that. as she stepped forward
to place the case on the grass by his
side, her heart salmost ceased beating
in her anxiety not to wake him. 1t
was therefore with an expression Of
absolute dismay, which could scarcely
have been more suggestive Of guilt
had she been detected in the act Of
committing some heinous crime. that.
as the Major suddenly opened his eyes.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-11-10
CHAPTER Iv.-(Continued.)

But all thoughts of a stroll in the
town had entirely forsaken him now
He also, like Miss Luttrell, had sud-
denly been seized with longing for
"a quiet afternoon under the trees, In
his case to pursue an interesting de-
bate in the Times; and, with this idea
in view, he Immediately turned away
from the window, caught ZIP the first
paper which came to his hand, and
went out into the hall. Yet five min
utes later as he sauntered leisurely
across the lawn, glazing cursorily from
side to side, slight feeling of guilt
for the first time came over him as
a gap in the trees revealed glimpse
of familiar white parasol.
Fiddlesticks! Because Miss Luttrell
had chosen to bring her book into the
garden was no reason why any of the
other inmates of the Royal George"
should not feel something Of the
same inclination.
Illuminating thus, the Major moved
slowly on his way, passing first one
'enticingly shady nook and then an
other, until he reached a high over
hanging bush about 20 yards from the
group of trees which Miss Luttrell had
selected, where he threw himself down
upon the dry burned-up grass and gave
himself up to the delights of peace
full summer afternoon.
And yet, as he took out his cigar
case and lighting n fresh cigar plnnc-
ed casually down the columns of the
newspaper. it was evident that some
thing besides the perusal of the Times
had brought him to that secluded spot,
or he would have at least exhibited
some annoyance when, instead of find
ing himself in possession of that star
OF London daily literature, he discov-
cred himself aimlessly scrutinizing the
visitors list and the many advertise
ments which occupied at least two
thirds Of the Satellite Chronicle.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-11-10
Sailing BABIES.
Custom Which Sometimes Is Fatal to
tue Infants.

tue Infants.
Sailing" newly born infants, a prac-
tice that dates far back to Biblical
times, still obtains in luany parts OF
the old world, says the g.. Louis Post
Dispatch. The Armenia2s i? the Rus
sian government of Eriwan cover the
whole surface of the babe's body with
fine salt, especial care beni; taken with
the interstices between tie fingers and
all depressions, such as thr asmpit and
the bend of the knee. so that no point
shall remain unsalted. Tae unhappy
infant is left in the salt Tor three hours
or longer and is then bathed in warm
water The Armenlans of some dis
tricts. having abandoned the practice.
are called ''unsalted." and are despised
by the others. The modern Greeks
also sprinkle their ba5es with salt. IL
an enlightened mother protests, the
midwife is ready with the objection:
But IL it isn't sailed 1t will be puny
and never will amount to anything"
If this sailing process is caI.ied to ex-
cess, the poor babes don't stand it at
all. The skin becomes as red as fire.
the irritation is Noticeable, and the
child dies in commissions. Yet there
is a mountain tribe in Asia Minor that
mercilessly salts its newborn babes
for twenty-four hours. which shows
that the limits of human endurance
are wide in some cases. THIS ancient
custom is still in vogue in maay parts
OF Germany. but the rites are merely
sym5olical. In one district lat;ie salt
is rubbed behind the chlld's ears. in
others a pinch OF salt Is put ca the
tongue OF a little paper OF sail is IN
serted under the garment It gives IN
Outstanding. the people say. and wards
on evil spirits. The action OF salt in
keeping meat sound. no doubt. is ne
reason that this Strengthening and kus-
tanning power was ascribed to IL
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-11-10

No wonder therefore that after some
minutes he quietly discarded it, and.
living back on the soft green sward,
tilted his hat far over his eyes and
prepared to enjoy the perfect calm
ness of the day.
But half an hour had passed quietly;
his feelings of perplexity had given
place to hopelessness, and hopeless
ness to a general sense of lassitude'
which had brought him to that stage
when the sights and sounds around
him had grown vague and indlstinct'
and before long he was travelling
peacefully in the land of sleep.
Thus he was quite unconscious OF
the fact that a little black French
noodle had discovered him and had
shifted suspiciously round him for two
or three minutes, and also quite un-
conscious that, when that little black
French poodle had disappeared, his
cigar-case, which had been lying on
the grass at his elbow, had disappear
ed also.
Meanwhile Miss Luttrell, who had
comfortably ensconced herself in a
large bamboo chair, was deeply alb
sorbed in the thrilling incidents of
her three-volume novel. So deeply was
she absorbed indeed that she had net
the remotest idea that Major Brown
had even crossed the lawn, or that
Sambo. who had been lying on the
rug at her feet, had grown tired OF
making little grabs at the army OF
gnats and flies which. had been how
ering round his head and had gone
troring of to pay visit to that hap
less individual.
Yet, when he returned again and
settled himself in silence by her side
a silence which was perhaps ominous
of coming evil from the very fact
that any unusual calmness upon Sam
hos part generally foreboded mischief
she bent forward and, raising her
eyes from her book, asked what he
was doing.
"Samboi"
Horror and dismay were depicted
upon her countenance. her tones were
filed with the keenest reproach. as
abe sprang up from her chair and
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-11-10
CHAPTER V.

SI1Ai LIN v.
There was Master Sambo literally
surrounded by mixed collection OF
cigars and cigarettes, whilst between
his paws was calmly reposing Sill
ver-mounted Russian leather cigar
case, at which he was gnawing with
apparently as much enjoyment as II
1t had been one of the most tasty
bones.
"Sambo, where did you get 1t? Oh,
you bad dog! Whose in the world can
it be?"
In an instant Evelyn had seized hold
OF the cigar-case and dragged it away
from the poodle's clutches, but, alas,
not before the whole of the leather
had become indented with well-dehn-
ed tooth-marks, whilst one of the cor
ners had been entirely nibbled away!
well, Sambo, you have quite sur
passed yourself this time!"
Evelyn held up the cigar-case before
the culprit with threatening air, and
then gave him couple of small pats
with it on his two front paws.
But what was she to do about it?
To whom could it belong? That was
more to the point than scolding Sam
DO. She raised her head and looked
round anxiously, but drew back as
her eyes fell upon familiar form.
"Sambo, surely you have never
touched anything of that man's?"
Yet, as she gave a hurried glance
at the initials engraved upon one side
of the case, her heart sank within her.
Yes-it was too true.
Should she make her escape into the
house, and leave Sambo, surrounded
by the litter. to settle his own diff
culties? 1t would certainly be the
easiest thing to do; but certainly that
Sambo was her own dog, and that she
was responsible for his actions, would
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-11-10
Fed by the Eye.

A lady went into a pastry cooks
shop the other day. On the counter
were displayed all sorts Of toothsome
dainties. The only attendant was
little girl about 10 years of age. Isn't
it a great temptation to you my dear. u"
asked the lady, ito see all those nice
things? You must always be wanting
to eat them" "Oh. no, ma'am," was
the answer; at is enough for me to
see them made"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-11-10

"In our house." said the base ball
crank with a new baby. "the rules OF
the game are reversed. -Four bawls
put me of my base. philadelphia
North American.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-11-10

The reason why some persons are 90
quiet is that they only say what they
think.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-11-10
That
Mysterious
Major.

paused in CONSERVATION at the sight
which met her eyes.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-11-10

The best friendship says the least
about It.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-02-28
SMALLPOX PRECAUTIONS.
The Inspector Announces His Selec-
ton of Assistants.

Mayor Burlington received from In
spector j. Geo. Wright this morning
a communication apprising him of the
arrangements made for dealing with
the smallpox, now prevailing in the
Creek nation. DR.. B. f. Fortner OF
this city, is assigned to towns upon
the Frisco between Vinita and
Stroud, and DR.. F. B. Fite OF Musko-
gee, to those on the Katy between
Vinita and South McAlester.
The letter from the inspector states
that as a result of a conference, men
tion of which was made in our issue
of Saturday, arrangements have
been made whereby the respective
physicians named will investi-
gate any reported cases of smallpox In
the towns along the railroads named
and report to me in refer
ence thereto Should any
cases of this disease develop in your
vicinity, either among Indians or
white people, l have to respectfully
suggest and request that you commu-
nicate by telegraph with the physi-
clan to enable him to promptly inves-
tigate the same"