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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-06

R. A. Bensell went into the
Valley Tuesday to visit the Metrop-
oils and transacted business there.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-06

Mrs. Kendall of Tacoma, new
ma,ron at the Siletz Boarding
School, arrived with her little
daughter Saturday. Tuesday after
noon she departed for her new
home, pleased at being near her
destination. Mr.. Kendall is in the
Klondike country, where he re-
turned after only short visit at
home. Mrs. Kendall will make a
nleasant matron, whom all those
nlaced under her care will love and
respect
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-06
OF INTEREST TO
EVERYBODY.
OUR TRIBUTE.

OUR TRIBUTE.
We have watched the silver dipper
Touch her starry lips to earth,
While thousand trembling diamonds
Formed the sombre hills, girth,
And the silver mists scending,
Seemed to kiss the world anew;
AS the old year calmly left us,
And her sable mantle drew.
we have sung a song of tribute
AS the old year passed away;
Blessed the hour the new one entered,
Blessed the world and blessed the day.
AS the fieeting years have left us
Have been blessed by hands divine,
Blessed by God, as they were passing
Down the corridors of time.
MOUNTAIN LILY.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-06

Talking about machines, Will
Buoy received one of the prettiest
tvpewriters Monday we ever had
the pleasure of viewing. 1t is a
Smith Premier and one of the best
made. Any legal form or business
form can be made nearly as neatly
as though printed. A smile from
wear to year" overspread Wills
face upon its arrival and has not
entirely disappeared since.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-06

The previous question-How is
your grip?
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-01-06
CITY OF TOLEDO.

Council meets on the first Monday evening II
each month
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
OAKLAND CONTRACTORS
ARE TO BE PREFERRED

OAKLAND, Dec. IA dispatch from
Washington says that Congressman Met
calf and Senator Perkins will insist that
the best possible material be used in the
construction Of the proposed Oakland
postofflce building. and that they both
urge that Oakland men be awarded the
contracts. In commenting on the matter
Of immediate steps to be taken relative
to the building Postmaster Friend said
to-day:
las l understand II plans for the build
ing have already been made. We have
heard somehow that these plans contem-
plate an outlay of 100000 for the building
leaving, as IL is generally known, $50, 900
out of the total quarter OF million to be
expended for the site. OF that appropria-
ton S75 900 was available last July, which
leaves $25000 on hand for immediate
building purposes after paying for the
site.
I'VE expect there will be at least 1000
in the next appropriation on the 1st of
next July. That would give the SI25. .000
or half of the whole appropriation, in
the first two years, with a possibility of
receiving the balance in the third year
with $25 900 the authorities can GER
tainly at once go ahead with the work of
excaVating and the making OF prelimin-
aries for the foundation.
81 presume that the supervising archi-
tect will very soon advertise for bids for
the construction of the entire building
Oakland has been so fortunate in the
success of its Representatives in Congress
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
SET FIRE TO HIS
CELL AND SUFFOCATED
WILLIAM THoRNE ENDS HIS
LIFE AT THE HOSPITAL.
Well Known Letter Carrier Closes
a Debauch in Dramatic
Manner.

William Thorne. a letter carrier. ended
his life last night by setting fire 10 the
padded cell at the Receiving Hospital in
which he had been confined at the direc-
ton OF ills family in the hope that he
would recover from a debauch. Through
some carelessness the inebriated man was
permitted 10 have matches in his posses
sion. When discovered by Dr. Dray
Thorne was found lying In a corner of the
cell with the excelsior coverings thrown
over him and blazing briskly DIR. Draw
gave the alarm and quickly dragged the
man from his burning cell. lie was long
past aid. the fumes having smothered the
life out of him.
AS the hospital was in danger of de-
struction word was sent TO the Fire pa
troll, stationed close by, and 1t responded
quickly and extinguished the fire.
Thorne was sent 10 the hospital by Ser
geant o Meara, who was requested to do
so by the mother and sister of the dead
man, who reside at % Folsom avenue, off
Eighth street. the young mans sister
followed him to the hospital and search
ed him. as did also Steward Davis. The
latter afterward stated that he was posi-
tive that his search was a thorough one
and was unable TO understand how he
got possession of the matches
The sister returned TO the hosnital
about 10 O'Clock and anXiously INQUIRED
how her brother was progressing. Dr
Dray said he would ascertain, and on
going TO the back portion of the hosnitai
where the inebriates are kept. he saw
smoke pouring out of the cell. After
sieian found that life was extinct
The deceased was slightly burnad
about the head. His body was removed
TO the Morgue.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
ELMHURST WOODMEN
MAKE BIG GAINS

ELMHURST. Dec. THE Woodmen of
the World held a great celebration in
this town last evening under the aus
pices Of Elm Camp No. 36l. II is the lead
ing fraternity for miles around and all of
its entertainments are well attended. The
occasion OF last evenings rejoicing was
the initiation Of large number OF new
members. A friendly contest was in
augurated in Elm Camp about two
mOnlns ago, when the entire membership
divided into two companies under the re-
spective leadership of Clerk Armstrong
and Past Consul Commander Critchlow.
The rival companies began a campaign
FOR increased membership, II being stipu-
lated that the side furnishing the largest
number of new accessions TO the camp
by the lst of January, 1900. shall be
treated TO a supper by the losing COM
pany.
Last evening the first list of new mem
bers, whose certificates had been receiv-
ed from the head camp at Denver, were
initiated. The degree team from Oak
land Camp No. "a performed the rituals
tic ceremonies of the protection degree
in a most impressive manner. The team
from Oakland has the reputation of be-
ing the champion Of the entire Pacific
Jurisdiction and in anticipation OF wit
Messing some very fine work, members
OF the WOodmen were present from all
points along the line of the San Leandro
road.
After the initiatory ceremonies had
been concluded the party was conducted
TO the dining-room, where refreshments
were served. Among those who address
ed the meeting were w. l.. Boldt, consul
commander of Oakland Camp; ]. N
Frank of San Leandro; w. L. Temple
general organizer for California; /. L.
Boak. head manager; Frank Storer. ].
ID. Armstrong and Charles CritchloW of
Elm Camp. During the evening A. l..
Patton. consul commander of Elm Camp,
was presented with a beautiful Wood
men pin. which had been offered a reward
10 the member who secured the first five
applicants for membership
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
MILLS ESTATE
is TIED UP
Rehearing of the Case
May Be Necessary.
Special Dispatch to The CAN.

REDWOOD CITY, Dec. 7.-On the 9th
day OF last September Robert Schofield
Chatham and Maria Elizabeth Chatham
Gardiner. his sister, commenced their
fight, before Judge Buck and a jury, for
share OF the estate of Robert Mills, de-
ceased.
The case was long and bitterly fought
on both sides. extending up to the nth
day of the following month. on which day
the jury brought in its verdict finding on
all the special issues submitted TO them in
favor of the plaintiffs in the action, there
by giving to Chatham and his sister two
thirds of an estate valued at nearly three
hundred thousand dollars.
The verdict of the jury was unanimous
that the plaintiffs were the children OF
Robert Mills and were entitled TO their
share in the estate to the exclusion Of GER
tain sisters, nephews and nieces of de-
ceased.
During the course Of the trial about 100
witnesses were examined.
In the same matter Judge Buck this
morning filed his findings and decree. in
which he approves the verdict of the Jury
and further finds on other issues not pre-
sented TO the jury.
The attorneys for all parties were in
court this morning expecting the filing Of
the hndin6s, as the Judge intimated last
week that he would probably do so to-
day.
mally entered by the clerk an appeal will
be Immediately taken by the defendants
TO the Supreme Court, and from present
appearances 1t will be number OF years
before the matter is finally determined.
n the matter OF the same estate there
are three petitions for distribution pend
ing. one by the administrators. one by the
sisters, nephews and nieces and one by
the Chathams. All have been continued
from time TO time until this morning. and
this morning they were continued for one
week longer
Unless the interested parties can agree
TO continue them Indefinitely, Until the
other proceeding TO determine heirshiD
has been finally settled by the Supreme
Court, II is possible that Judge Buck will
set them for hearing in the near future
II they are set for q time previous to the
entry or the Judgment in the case lately
tried II will necessitate the trying OF all
me the issues. once passed upon. again
Should the judgment be entered before
the hearing, that would probably be used
In evidence and distribution made there
on.
Should an appeal be taken from the
Judgment before the hearing of the peti-
tions for distribution this will necessarily
stay all further proceedings in the matter.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
SUFFRAG|STS
IN SESSION
Address Made by Susan
3. Anthony.
Special Dispatch to TIE Call.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Dec. THE Ma
tional Conference of Woman Suffragists
began here to-day with a short address by
Governor Mount. Mrs. May Wright Sc
wall. president OF the International Coun-
ell OF Women; Miss Susan B. Anthony
and w. p. Fishback
Tonight at the first regular meeting OF
the conference Miss Anthony spoke on
Women as a Mortal Force in the
World" and Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton
spoke on the subject AS the World sees
Us" In the course OF her address Miss
Anthony said:
The part in the daily work Of humanity
commonly referred TO as money making has by
common consent fallen TO the lot OF man. Ev,
cry business and Industrial interest is controlled
by men The trusts, combines and organized
capitalistic enterprises are ell controlled by
only their invested capital but also, too fire.
quently. their employees. The latter, l might
say, has been especially observable in political
on the other hand. the charities. educational
work. the reform movements Of the churches
and OF society Ia general are by common con-
sent given 10 women. All the material inter-
ests for the mofal and intellectual advance
ment OF humanity are. in by far the greater
number Of instances, under the control of
women in this country. And woman cant
Notei That Is she cannot vote except in four
out OF all the States and Territories OF the
American Union.
Man has the vote and the balance OF power.
Woman. the intellectual equal Of man and his
moral superior, cannot vote even upon educa-
uonal questions and matters OF taxation in
which her own personal interests may be d.
rectly involved.
The great trusts and combines have their
paid agents In the halls Of Congress and the
state Legislatures at every recurring session,
watching that their masters interests are in no
way endangered. Every report for thirty years
favoring our petition has been a minority re-
pert When the matter OF the iuiquitous can
teen system In the army during the Spanish
American way stirred the religious and God
fearing people Of this country 10 remonstrance
and the demand was made upon President Nc
hinley that the canteen be abolished once and
for all. the canteen remained 10 disgrace the
army. the War Department. the President him
SELF and the American people. II the earnest
effort made by the church people OF the coun-
Try had proceeded from the politicians the can
teen would have been wiped out in the twink
ling OF an eye.
The conference will close tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
WELBURN'S TRIAL.

o. NJ. Welburn occupied the witness-
stand in the United States District Court
the whole Of yesterday. He made tho
same defense as at the previous trials,
namely that he had not received .ba
money that was paid by the Government
upon the false vouchers. but that the
money, had been received and appro-
priatcd by others-not. however of his
own knowledge. He added a new foct
that had not been mentioned at the
former trial and that was that he had on
listed IN the First Texas Volunteers and
went with the regiment to Cuba to fipht
the Spaniards. He returned to Texas with
his regiment and re-enlisted in the Ninth
Infantry for the Philippines and came ia
San Francisco, where he was Captured
while on his way to Manila.
lie was cross-eXamined in the afternoon
by UnlIeu states District Attoruev
Coombs with great subtlety, but nc main
tanned the story he had told on the direct
examination.
Additional testimony for the defense
will be introduced to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
RUMOR Of A NEW
RAILROAD DEAL
VanderbiltS May Absorb
Union Pacific.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, Dec. THE World says:
Another link in the chain to span the
continent by the formation OF a Wander
bilt transcontinental railroad is rumored
to be In process of completion. Grad
ually the Vanderbilts have been buying
in the lines necessary TO complete their
great plan and the absorption of the Un-
ion Pacific by the Chicago and North
western, deal which, 1t is said, is now
being consummated. will accomplish the
long sought end.
Some important conferences between
Union Pacific and Chicago and North
western officials have been held in this
city within the past week. and there IS
a persistent rumor, which Wall street
considers highly probable, that the for
mer system Will be absorbed by the lat
ter, which the Vanderbilts already con-
troll.
This will be done under a long term
lease, ii is said. Both President Hughitt
and President Burt OF the two lines are
now in the city. They denied yesterday
that their presence here had any such
significance as was indicated by the re-
port.
Since the Lake Shore consolidation the
Nanderbilts have been in possession of a
direct line TO Chicago, which was extend
ed west by the acquisition of the Chi
cage and Northwestern and wanted but
the control of the Union Pacific TO COM
plete the chain to the Pacific.
There was meeting yesterday OF the
Oregon Navigation Company in Wall
street, but only routine business was
transacted, according to the statement
given out. The Vanderbilts already con-
troll large interest in this line.
AS projected, the Vanderbilts' new
transcontlnental route Will be as follows:
New York 10 Buffalo via New York Cen
tral; Buffalo to Chicago via Lake Shore;
Chicago to Omaha via Chicago and North
western; Omaha 10 Nampa. Idaho, via
Union Pacific; Nampa TO Portland, Or,
via Oregon Navigation Company.
All the roads concerned, IL is said would
profit by this new arrangement through
greater economy in operation. 1t is fur
ther said that many of the present Off
cials would be dispensed with under the
consolidation.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
FIRST CONVENTION OF
NEW ASSOCIATION
SAUSALITo REPORTED TO BE
CURSED BY GAMBLING.
Congregationalists of Marin and
San Francisco Counties in An
nual Session.

Sausalito is discredited and many
of her best families are moving away
because of the permitted continuance
Of the curse of poolrooms and gamb-
ling. We are doing our best in the
face of great difficulties, but I am
grieved to report that during the past
year we have lost one-third of the
membership of our church.-Report
of Rev. S. R. Yarrow to the San
Francisco Association.
The first annual convention of tho San
Francisco Association OF Congregational
Churches and Ministers was held yester-
day in the Park Church on Hayes street
The association consists of churches that
were formerly embraced in the Bav As
ISOLATION. and includes all but four of the
Congregational churches Of San Francisco
and Marin counties and all but two of the
ministers 1t was reported by Secretary
Pond that out OF sixteen churches only
the Fourth, Olivet and Swedish of San
Francisco and Mil Valley Church are NOT
members.
4 The following delegates were present:
First Church-stuart Elliott. Z. p. Billings
George NJ. Keller.
Plymouth Church, L. Garfield. d. Ballard
Miss A. Bufford
Third Church-W. W. Chase, J. p Hutch
inson Mrs G Parker.
Bethany Church-William Johnston, J. Ed
ward Warren. Fred Z. Hare
Richmond Churchill. y. Turner. Harry Van
derlip. Anthony McCaw.
Park Church-C. n. Harrir. William Aver
ell. James French.
Bethlehem-Mrs. William Jameson Mrs
Grill Walters.
Cooper Memorial-Mrs. Emma Harrington.
Ministerial members present We're: Reys
George c. Adams, +. b. Cherington w G
Pond F. l. Wheat. Philip Coombe James p
Dickson. John Phillips. W. II. Atkinson Jee
Gam. James II. Warren, s. n. Wiley Joseph
Rowell. s. r. Yarrow.
Messrs. Adams, Pond. Cherington.
Warren and Dexter were appointed n
committee to visit the Swedish Congrega-
tional Church and it's pastor, Rev. Carl
Anderson, and 10 try to induce them to
join the association.
The Home Missionary committee was
elected as follows: w. c. Pond for three
years. r. l. Wheat for two years and f.
B. Cherington for one year.
The reports from the various churches
were In the main encouraging, Rev. w
c. Pond paying a high tribute to Rev
Jee Gam, who went East and raised $1,000
for the Chinese work of Bethany Church
There were several short discussions
Rev c.. c. Adams made an address on
Alfred the Great and Rev. Joseph RowelI
told OF what the churches had accom-
plished in San Francisco in fifty years
During the recess the ladies OF the Park
Church served dinner to the ministers and
dalaVafeS
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
ENGLAND In THE WRONG.

The much-mooted question of the Alas
kan boundary furnished Professor George
Davidson, Phi. D., with text for an in
teresting lecture before the Geographical
Society of the Pacific. of which he Is the
president. at the Academy of Sciences
Hall last evening.
The professor has made a special study
of the geographical conditions of the
northern part of the continent and has
a thorough knowledge of Alaska and the
neighboring country. The lecturer proved
conclusively by extracts from for
for the Illustration of his subject that the
United States is entirely in the right in
the stand II is taking in the matter and
that England has no right whatever to
any of the territory she is laying
claim 10.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
TERRILL AS A MORALIST.
Claims That he Is as Good as Most
People in San Jose.

SAN JOSE. Dec. 7.-Attorney Samuel
b. Terrill, who is on trial for defrauding
clients out Of $4,000 by means OF bogus
mortgage, set himself up as a moralist
in his argument before the jury to-day
he said IL he was convicted three times
he would be as good as most people in
san Jose. He attacked District Attorney
Campbell and the newspapers. The for
mer he said was no better than himself,
and the papers he claimed had been in
strumental in having him brought TO
trial. He spoke of his home life, which
he pronounced pure and ideal. The argu-
ment occupied all the forenoon.
This afternoon District Attorney Comp
bell made the closing argument.
The case will go 10 the jury in. the
morning.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
FOUR JAPANESE SLAVES
BEFORE THE COURT
ACCUSED BY MIR. BANNING OF
WILLFUL PERJURY.
Slave Importer Murikama Escapes
the Lash of Justice Because the
Women Were Afraid to
Tell All They Know.

The examination OF T. Murikama, q
japanese keeper of a disorderly house,
was had yesterday before United States
Court Commissioner Heacock. The charge
was that Of importing four japanese wo-
men into this State for immoral purposes
The women had stated 10 Assistant
United States Attorney Banning that he
had induced them TO come hither from ia
pan under a contract TO work in hotel
their chief work 10 be serving ten-cent
beer TO the guests al a dollar q bottle
and that when they entered upon their
employment they were compelled TO live
lie OF shame. Two of the women, Sugi
and Tori. fed 10 the Presbyterian Mission,
on Sacramento street, and placed them
selves under the protection OF Miss Cam
eron, the matron Of that institution.
Bert Schlesinger appeared for Murika-
ma and Mr.. Banning for the Government
The women went on the stand and told a
story directly 10 the contrary of that told
by them TO Mr.. Banning and Secretary
Kane OF the Society for the Suppression
OF Vice. They swore that they were over
TO this city from Japan for the purpose OF
working in Murikama's hotel on Pine
street, near st. Mary's alley, that IL was
a reputable hotel ard that they were not
required or allowed to conduct themselves
IN other than a ladylike manner
Mr.. Banning admitted that he had been
taken by surprise. and that by reason OF
perjury on the part of the women he had
failed 10 make out a case for the Govern
ment Judge Heacock thereupon dis
missed the action and discharged the
prisoner. Two Of the women, named Sugl
and Tori, asked TO be taken back TO the
Presbyterian Mission. and We're accompa-
MED TO that place by Secretary Kane and
Japanese woman interpreter from the
mission.
The four women will be the subject of
the attention Of the United States Com
missioner of immigration, they having
testified that they came TO this country
under a contract with Murikama TO work
in his hotel. This testimony will be used
against them. as the ground for their de-
portation will be that they came hither as
contract laborers.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
o'CoNNoR NOT A THIEF.
Longshoreman Warned Not to Give
Burglars Further Chance to
Cross His Love

Con O'Connor, the longshoreman ar
rested by officer Robert Barry on a
charge OF burglarizing the tailor-shop of
Frank Kudrna, S0i Sansome street was
discharged from custody yesterday by
Police Judge Mogan. who said he was
satisfied that the prisoner was not a thief
and was merely keeping date" as he
had testified, with Mrs Margaret Flynn.
He warned O'Connor that IL was not only
dangerous TO keep dates on street corners
but that such practices were taboo il
sWagger circles.
Prosecuting Attorney Joachimsen wa
true. hut confessed that the corroborativ
testimony OF Mrs Flynn made il appear
so. especially taking into considerable
the evidence offered OF O'connor's good
character. He said that Policeman Barry
and the special seemed TO have been slow.
or they could have captured the man that
got away.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
LEGAL ADvERTIsEMENTs.

N the Superior Court of the City and County
of san Francisco. State of Callfornia--ln the
matter 0f Occidental Beet Sugar Company a
c.rn.ratiun upon its application for a judg-
rlrnt ~ dissolutiOn.-N0tl No. 70 s22
Notce ls hereby given that OCCIDENTAL
BEET SUGAR COMPANE a corporation or
ganized and existing under and by virtue of
the Jaws ~ the state of California and hav-
llg its ofnce and place 90 bGslness ia the city
ana county of san Francisco. State OF CALI
f0rrla. has fled "a verified application al-
dressed O. the Superior Court of the city and
county Cf san Francisco state OF California
which application SIS signed by q majority of
the Board Cf Directors. praying Tor a 5udg-
ment n dissolution of said corporation. and
that Friday, December 22d. 1883. at 10 % clock
a. m, al the cOurtrO0n of said court. De-
partment Number Two. IN the City Hall os
the city and County Of san Francisco have
Teen appointed as the day. time and place FOR
the hearing Of said application.
IN witness whereof ! have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the official seal ~ said Su-
perlor Court. this Goth day o. November. 1893
ISeall NN. A. DEANE. Clerk
by JOSEPH RIORDAN. Deputy Clerk
Endorsed: Filed November q. 1899. WI.
A. DEANE. clerk. BY JOSEPH RIORDAN.
Deputy Clerk