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The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
SHOT BY A CLIENT,
WHO KILLS HERSELF
A Chicago Lawyer Probably Fatally
Wounded by a Young Woman
Without Provocation.

CHICAGO. May 3.-David J. Wite. an
attorney, lies at the Post Graduate Hos
pital probably fatally wounded by three
shots fired by a young woman named
Mabel Birk. After wounding Wite, Miss
Birk shot and killed herself
The shooting occurred this afternoon in
a parlor of the Hotel Anthony. Accord
ing to the lawyers statement, he had met
Miss Birk in a professional way only.
He met her on the street to-day acci-
dentally. he claims. and the young wo-
man asked him to accompany her to the
hotel where she would sing for him.
Wite was seated on the piano STOOL run
ming over the keys. when without any
warning his companion shot him three
times. One of the bullets struck Wite
just above the small of the back, an
other lodged in his neck and a third
back of his right ear. The single missile
which ended the life of the young wo-
man penetrated the breast.
Wite is well known in Chicago legal
circles and has a considerable practice.
He is married. He says he cannot con-
ceive of any reason for the young Wo-
mans s act.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04

REDDING, May 3.-The second day of
the race meeting here proved as interest
ing as the first; the attendance was as
large and the betting as heavy. The only
bad feature in the programme was the
delay in starting, especially in the first
race. In the second heat Of that event
it was necessary to give the horses q
standing start after a half-hour's jock
eying Many are still of the opinion that
Black Bess, who was distanced in the
third race, could beat her opponent with
another trial. Black Bess' rider fell off
just after the start because of his stir
rup breaking.
The weather was cloudy and cool, max
ing an ideal day for racing. Altogether
the meeting has proved a decided sue
cess, and horse racing will be revived
here after the love of that sport had lain
dormant for several years. Summary:
Running three-eighths of a mile and re-
peat. FIRST heat-Jem Mace won, Dora H sec
ond Time, 80
second heat-Dora H won. Josh second
Time 80.
Final heat-Dora H won. Jem Mace second.
Time 36.
Trotting and pacing, 2:5O class. mile. best
two in three-Mollie won. Time. 2:45 Fleeter
Running, saddle horses, quarter of mile
and repeat. First heat-Dead heat between
Cinnabar Belle and Black Bess.
Second heat-Cinnabar Belle won. Time 24k
Black Bess threw her rider.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
BETTING PUBLIC
FAVORS MANUEL
Kentucky Derby to Be
Run To-Day.
BUT FOUR CERTAIN STARTERS
CORSINE LIKELY TO BE WELL
SUPPORTED.
1t Is Predicted That the Race Will
Be Seen by the Largest Crowd
Ever at Churchill
Downs.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May 3.-Four good
colts, game and true, with two more
whose chances to start will be governed
entirely by the weather conditions. will
lace the starter tomorrow in the twenty
fifth renewal of the Kentucky Derby. The
city is crowded with visitors and good
judges predict that the largest crowd ever
seen at Churchill Downs will witness the
struggle, provided the day is fair. The
track is in superb condition
manuel Will be the choice of the talent
with Corslne and His Lordship well sup
ported, While Mazo will not be forgotten
by anybody who can remember the name
OF his owner, John f. Madden. In his
trials Manuel has shown a mile and a
quarter in 2:1034, while Corsine's best time
Tor the Derby route has been 2:15 His
Lordship has negotiated the distance in
~, ana Mazo has passed over the route
AS far as looks go there is little to
choose between the starters. All are fit
TO race for the proverbial kings ransom
and some predict that the track record
VIII be broken tomorrow. In case of
ram False Lead Brown Dicks Derby
colt, Will start in the Kentucky classic.
The entries and weights follow:
His Lordship. .........110i Mazo ..............117
Manuel ............117l Corsine ..............122
Il Fontainbleu .....--..17i
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
TEACHERS IN SESSION.
Santa Clara County Institute Opens
at San Jose.

SAN JOSE, May 3.-The Santa Clara
County Teachers Institute opened at the
Unitarian church this morning. over 300
teachers are in attendance. County Su-
perintendent L. ]. Chapman presided. The
morning session opened with a chorus of
200 children, under NJ L. Lawrence. Su-
perintendent Chipman then addressed the
teachers The subject County Educa-
tional Association" was thoroughly dis
cussed by Professor r. S. Holway and
Professor F. P. Russell.
The Santa Clara High School Mandolin
Club opened the afternoon session. The
programme included Scientific Temper
ance, What 1t is and How Applied" by
A. L. Gates; Humane Education, by
Mrs. S; B. Olinder; Some Learning Pro-
cesses," by Professor c. j. Bennett.
A resolution was introduced naming a
committee to consider the taking of the
examination of grammar grade pupils
who wish to enter the High School out of
the hands of the County Board Of Edu-
cation. There will be big fight in the
institute over this, as the County Board
is opposing it.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
HIS SERVICES TO DEWEY
ARE DULY RECOGNIZED

NEW YORK, May "a Washington
special to the Herald says: In accordance
with request from Admiral Dewey.
Secretary Long has presented to A. W.
Robbins, master of the British ship Buc-
cleuch, a fine chronometer. in recognition
of his services TO the Asiatic squadron
Immediately after the battle on May /.
in communicating with the Spanish Gov
ernor General al Manila for Admiral
Dewey
Captain Robbins placed himself at the
disposal Of Admiral Dewey to convey
messages to the Spaniards in Manila. The
admiral sent a request to the Spanish
the cable connecting Manila and Hong
kong. threatening if the request was not
complied with to cut the lines The
Spaniards refused and the cable was cut.
There were several matters which the ad-
miral desired to present to the attention
Of the Spanish authorities, and Captain
Robbins was generally the medium of
communication.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
TOWER WANTS RUSSIA TO
ARBITRATE SEALING CLAIMS

NEW YORK, May "a Washington
special to the Herald says: ambassador
Tower, the new representative of this
country in Russia, is strongly pressing
the st. Petersburg Government for a set
tlement of the sealing claims filed by
American citizens
These claims, amounting to about
$500 900, have been pending for several
years, and though they have been brought
repeatedly to the attention of the Rus
sian Minister of Foreign Affairs, no set
tlement has been effected.
Embassador Tower has proposed to the
Russian Government that the claims be
arbitrated, and he understands that the
proposition is being seriously considered.
The claims are said by officials of the
State Department to be we'll based, and
impartial arbitrator he will find in favor
of the claimants.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
MEMBERS OF GILLM0RE'S
PARTY WHO ARE CAPTIVES
WASHINGTON. May 3.-The following
cablegram has been received from Ad-
miral Dewey:

WASHINGTON. May 3.-The following
cablegram has been received from Ad-
miral Dewey:
MANILA Ma 3-Secretary Of th, Navy
Washington; The following are the yorktown
prisoners at insurgent headquarters at san
Isdo Lieutenant Gilmore. Chief Quartermas-
ter William Walton. Sailmaker's Mate Paul
Vandert, Cockswain John Ellsworth, Apprentice
third class) Albert Petersen, Landsman Syl-
VIC Brisolese. Landsman Paul Edwards and
Landsman Fred Anderson. Provisions have
been sent TO them by Otis Am continuing in
quiries as to the fate Of the. other seven.
The names Of the men unaccounted for.
with such data relative to their enlist
ment, nativity and kim as the records of
the Navy Department show, are as fol-
lows:
John Dillon. landsman, enlisted at
Mare Island, California; born at Peru.
Ind; next of kin, L. B. Edwards father,
Mexico, Ind.
Charles Albert Morrissey, Iandsman. en-
listed at Mare Island: born at Columbus,
Neb.; next Of kin, Mrs. J. c. Morrissey,
ora B. Mcdonald. ordinary seaman, en-
listed at Mare Island; born at Carmel
Valley. Cal; next of kin, p Mcdonald,
father, Monterey, Cal.
William II. Rynders, cockswain, enlist
ed at Mare Island; born at Amsterdam,
Holland next of kin, Mrs. NJ. H Ny
house. cousin, 52O Connecticut street San
Francisco.
Morrison W. Woodbury., seaman, enlist
ed at Gloucester. Mass; born at Lynn,
Mass: next of kin, J. G. Woodbury., ia
ther, l43 Maple street, Lynn.
George Arthur Venville. apprentice,
born at Dudley, England; next of kin, T..
Marsh, Bellwood, Or.
T. j. Nygard, gunner's mate. third
class, enlisted at New OTk; born at War
saw, Russia; next Of kin, Sophia Nygard.
wife. 1881 Atlantic avenue, Brooklyn,
y
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
TWO MOURNERS
At HER GRAVE
Mrs. HaSSell Buried at
Stockton.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

STOCKTON, May 3.-The Hassell-
Hickman inquest to-day was formal
affair. The jury promptly found that
Mrs. Hassell shot her companion and
then ended her own career.
H. Addison Hassell, husband of the
Countess, testified that after his mar
riage his wife had confessed that in
England she had experienced a strange
infatuation for a woman. Speaking of
Mrs. Hickman, whom she had but re-
Gently met, Mrs. HasseL said she felt
that she could love that woman. Mrs.
Hassell, it is said was jealous of Hick-
man, the husband of her victim.
Edith Cox, Mrs. HasselPs former
maid, came to the defense of her for
mer mistress in a statement to-day, in
which she said substantially that while
Mrs. Hassell might have been eccentric
she was nevertheless of correct life.
She declared both of the women must
have committed suicide and refused to
believe Mrs. Hassell was guilty of muir
der
The murderess was a remarkable
woman. She talked French, was a
pianist of marked ability and had a
cultured voice She rode well and in
dulged in any and all athletics, from
swimming to fencing.
The funeral of Mrs. Hassell occurred
to-day. Hassell and Miss Cox were the
only mOurners, and the pallbearers,
numbering six. made UP the party that
gathered at the grave. There were
flowers and pretty burial service was
read by the Rev. DR.. Evans of the
Methodist church.
Mrs. Hickman will be buried to-mor-
row. Mrs. Hickman was highly con-
nected and more than one family feels
the gloom and shock of the affair.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04

The Sanatorium is owned and operated by
the San Gabriel Sanatorium Co. practicing the
AntiseptIc Germlcial Inhalation treatment for
diseases OF the respiratory tract. Experienced
physicians and nurses are in attendance. The
Eanatorium is lighted by gas and heated by
steam and open fires. The roon1s-over 100 In
number-are cheerful. sunny and well fur
nfshed. Many suites have private baths.
The Sanatorfum is delightfully."- located. nns
miles from Los Angeles. surrounded by twelve
acres of lawn fruit trees and shrubs A bill
lizard room lawn tennis court, croquet grounds
are free for use OF patients. Fuller particu-
lars together with our pamphlet, containing
views of the Sanatorum and surroundings and
our methods OF treatment. will be mailed fres
on application.
Address all Inquiries SAN GABRIEL sANA-
TORIUM CO.. San Gabriel. Cal
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
PRICE OF REFINED
SUGAR HAS ADVANCED

NEW YORK. May 3-The American
Sugar Refining Company to-day advanced
the price of all refined sugars sold by it
one-eighth of a cent per pound. Standard
granulated was placed at 53s cents,
against 514 cents yesterday and 5h cents
month ago. The move was quickly fol-
lowed by all the independent refineries
The current advance was really begun in
London, where refined sugar prices have
been hardening for some days. 1t was
sugar which cut down decidedly the mar
gin of refiners' profits. Imports of raw
sugar into the United States during March
increased 102 600 pounds over March
1898. and in the nine months since last
June the increase was fully a thousand
million pounds.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04

rebels at Pulilan. The cavalry opened
fire, but there was no response. Think
ing that the rebels wanted to surrender
Lieutenant Bell went forward to par
ley with them. The Filipinos replied
that they did not wish to surrender,
but that they had been ordered to re-
frain from fighting during the negotia-
tions. They asked what Lieutenant
Bell wanted and in response were given
half an hour in which to retire. which
they improved.
A Spanish prisoner who escaped into
the American lines reports that after
General Hales advance on Quingan
two hundred Filipinos were buried,
thirty-five in one trench and twenty
seven in another. This is the largest
number of rebels that have been killed
in any engagement for several months.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
Electric Power for the Utica.

SAN ANDREAS, May 3.-The Utica
Mining Company was granted to-day by
the Supervisors of Calaveras County the
right to erect and maintain an electric
power line from Union Lake to Angels
Camp. This means the Utica company
will not use the full supply of water
hitherto necessary and that there will be
water for the other important mines in
Angels Camp that are now closed for
lack of supply. The board also granted
the Sheep Ranch Mining Company the
right to erect a private telephone to San
Andreas, which will bring the Sheen
Ranch mine in touch with direct tele-
graphic communication at this place
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04

1t IS a wonderful soap
that takes hold quick and
does no harm.
No harm! 1t leaves the
skin soft like a baby's; no
alkali in it, nothing but
soap. The harm is done by
a)kali. Still more harm is
done by not washing. So,
bad soap is better than
none.
What is bad soap2 I'm
perfectly made; the lat
and alkali not well bal
anced or not combined.
What IS good soap?
Pears.
Ali sorts of stores sell il, especially druggists;
a. sorts of people use 1t.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
COACHMAN CONNELL'S
SUIT WILL BE FOUGHT
Millionaire Douglas Wife to Bitterly
Contest the Action for Breach
nf PrOnofcp

SANTA BARBARA, May 9-Mrs. Ben
jamin Douglas, wife of Millionaire Doug
las, will fight to the bitter end the breach
of promise suit instituted by Donald Con-
nell, formerly her husbands coachman
Connell alleges that her wedding to Doug
las occurred after she and Connell had
taken out marriage license Mrs.
Douglas said to-day:
II had loved Connell very much before
my marriage to Mr.. Douglass but when |
found that he was unable to support a
wife I asked him to wait until he could
do So After this / fell in love with Mr.
Douglas, and when he asked me to marry
him / naturally consented, knowing I
would receive a good home and have all
the luxuries of life. / will fight this to a
bitter end, as my husband is perfectly
willing | should do So
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
STILL AFTER THE FEES.
Lawyers Take the Tax Commission
Case Into the Courts.

WOODLAND, May 3.-Upon the apnIi-
cation of Attorneys Devlin & Devlin and
Rodgers, Paterson and Slack. Judge Cad
State Controller to show cause whv he
has not paid Yolo County $26, III 20 aIleead
to be due as commissions for the coIiec1
ton of taxes. Several counties entared
into contracts with these attorneys nrior
to the meeting of the last Legislafnre for
the collection of these commissions but
the Legislature enacted a law the purpose
of which was to put an end to ali sncb
litigation. At the time it was conceded
that the act practically annulled ali these
contracts. The Yolo County suit is the
first instituted since the adjournment of
the LEGISLATURE.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
PASADENAN DIES
OF HYDROPHOBIA
Stricken Several MoDths After Il He
Had BeeD BitteD by
Mod Doq.

Pasdenas leading this
of hydrophobia
bitten by pet dog Stats in protecting the boy bitten in
hot dog.
Mr. Stats has been going well
A died
morning OF
he
of Rev Henry
Europe
at the
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
BOY FOUND HANGING
AT A ROPES END
Case of Murder or Suicide Being In
vestigated by Vancouver
officials

VANCOUVER, B. c., March 3.-Word
was received here this morning that the
body of Adolph Miller, boy, was found
hanging by a rope to limb of tree a
the neck broken. 1t is supposed to be a
case Of suicide, but the person reporting
it here said that there was a suspicion
in the neighborhood that the boy was a
victim of foul play. Sheriff Marsh and
Coroner Smith have left for the scene 10
make an investigation.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
Terrill Must Stand Trial.

SAN JOSE, May 3.-Samuel B. Terrill.
the attorney who is alleged to have
feeced San Jose people out of thousands
of dollars by means of bogus mortgages
and was arrested at Nogales, Ariz. "a few
days ago, is on his way back in custody
of Deputy Sheriff Anderson. The officer
was stopped at Tucson by habeas cornns
proceedings to-day. These were decided
against Terrill and Sheriff Langford re-
ceived message this evening from An
derson saving he would start for San
Jose with Terrill in the morning
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
Whistling BUOY Replaced

MONTEREY, May 3.-A whistling buoy
which got adrift from it's anchorage off
Point Pinos, at the entrance to Monterey
Bay. in the high wind of Monday has
shriller siren. The lighthouse tender Ma
drono finished the work of placing it to-
day. A bell buoy has just been located
off Chinatown point, rocky shoal inside
draught fishing craft, though too close
in shore to endanger larger vessels
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
Rndr of Chilkat Victim

EITREKA, May 3.-Louis Williams. the
driver of the Ferndale-PetrOlia stage. this
morning discovered the body of man ly-
ing on the ocean beach near the mouth of
OH Creek, about five miles south of Cen
tervile Undoubtedly i, was that of one
April 4. The remains were brought to
Ferndaie. where Justice Smith held an in
quest this afternoon. The body was not
identified.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
Abolish the Death Penalty.

At Albany the lawmakers are wrangling
over the abolition of the death penalty. The
nrove as great a benefactor to the breaker of
mans laws as Hostetters Stomach Bltters has
70 tho breaker of natures laws. If you We
reviacted vonr stomach until Indigestion, con-
stipation, biHousness, liver and kidney troubles
are upon YOU there's but one cure-Hostetter' 5
Stomach Bitters. Don't fail to try it. All
druggists sell 1t.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
Episcopalians Adjourn.

PACIFIC GROVE. May Am impress
s.ve ceremony marked the close of the
convocation of San Jose of the Episcopal
church 1t was the celebration of the
holy communion in the presence of the
Emery of San Francisco assisted by Dr.
B. A. Lewis of Gilroy dean of the convo.
cation. The last business of the session
was the selection of San Luis. Obispo as
the place for holding the next convoca
ton and the appointment of Rev. L. G.
Sanford of Salinas 10 preach the next
convocation sermon.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
Electric Plant for Santa Rosa.

SANTA ROSA, May S-The Common
Council has accepted the bid of the Clear
Lake Electric Light and Power Company
had been received in response to the adj
Vertisement. The terms provide that the
company. pay to the city each year 3 per
ment to be made five years after the final
passage of the ordinance
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
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in his head Just back of the left ear, and
pistol lying on the floor near him. He
was perfectly conscious, and he is re-
ported to have said to a neighbor who
was called in soon after the pistol shot
was heard in his residence:
TOO bad too bad, didn't do it"
The ball struck the bone at the back
of the ear and glanced off into the head
where it is lodged. He will probably re-
cover.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
Prices of Lumber Fall.

SANTA CRUZ, May "a lumber war
is in prospect The price has already
fallen from SO to 81 a thousand. This is
the result of the lumber combine OF san
Francisco having been broken.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
FOUR PERSONS PERISH
DURING A GREAT FIRE

Special Cable to The Call and the New York
Herald. Copyrighted. 1899, by James Cor
don Bennett.
RIO JANEIRO, Brazil, May "A great
fire to-day destroyed about fifty houses
around the market place here. Four per-
sons were killed.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
GNAWS HIS WAY
OUT OF PRISON
Sap Gabriel CriDindl Sewers q
Wooden Bdr With His
Teeth.

confined in the GAIA
Naenzuela
broke Jail a
small
Monday morning Mrs M Wilson, Justice of Peace saw
climb nolhed the
Constable He found that the Mexican had gnawed of the s
although had escaping
found adobe hut
reveal
S Ga
8
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
State Officers Chosen.

PASADENA, May BIN the State Con-
vention of the Universalists to-day Off
GERS of the Woman's Branch were elected
as follows: President, Mrs. H. B. Man
ford; secretary, Miss Rose Herr; treas
urer. Mrs. o. P. Gould all of Pasadena.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
Minister to Persia.

WASHINGTON, May S.-The President
has appointed Herbert w. Bowen of New
York Minister to Persia. Minister Bowen
was Consul General at Barcelona before
the Snanish war broke out.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
Deprecates Sunday Funerals.

WOODLAND. May 3.-The Ministerial
Union of Woodland has passed a resolu-
ton deprecating the holding of funerals
on Sunday and declaring that when it is
necessary to do So they should be fixed
at an hor:r -. $1,000 II o'clock, the usual
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
Premature Explosion.

ELKO. New, May BIN Tony Rose
mine at rrnscarora this morning Rose was
seriously injured and several men shghtly.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04

Both of Roses legs were broken and he
was badly cut about the body and face
A premature explosion of blasting powder
manned the men.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04

NOVELTY DAY.
Some articles cut so per cent.
Some articles cut so per cent.
ODDS AND ENDS, HALF PRICE.
GREAT AMERICAN IMPORTING TEA CO.
Stores Eyerywhere.