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The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31
Report of Grand Jury
Filed in San Jose.
MANY REFORMS SUGGESTED
GAMBLING GAMES OF ALL KINDS
ARE NOW RUNNING.
Affairs of the Defunct Union Bank
Examined Into, but No In
dictments Could Be
Found
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SAN JOSE, Dec. 3o.-The Grand Jury.
A. Greeninger chairman, reported TO
Judge Lorigan to-day. The report, after
finding the county institutions in good
condition, makes several suggestions that
are sure to please the taxpayers. The
large number Of John Doe warrants issued
In Chinese cases in the Justice Courts are
condemned. This costs the county thou
sands of dollars yearly. On some occa-
sions the same charges will be preferred
against the same men in the two Justices
courts in this city and at Santa Clara. The
Grand Jury recommends that a stop be
put TO this business.
1t is recommended that an inspector of
beef and milch cattle be appointed and
the public warned against dairies and
markets selling infected milk and beef.
The county representatives in the LeGis-
lature are asked TO work for an act pro-
viding for only one Grand Jury each year
and this at the end of the fiscal year. 1t
is set forth that this will effect a consld-
cradle saving 10 the taxpayers and ac-
complish the same work now being done
by two Grand Juries
The Grand Jury recommends that no
Game Warden be appointed. and the sal
airy that would thus be expended saved.
The quarters provided for trial jtrics.
in which they are Cften compelled to spend
a night, are condemned. and IL is suggest
ed that better accommodations be fur
nished.
gambling is allowed to run openly in San
Jose and lottery tickets are openly sold.
The Chief Of Police is requested TO sup
press these evils.
The report is contended by every one to
be the best one a Grand Jury has ever
rendered in the county.
The Union Savings Bank failure was
thoroughly investigated by the Grand
Jury. but not sufficient evidence OF crook
edness on which TO base an indictment
could be found. The books of the ins,i-
tuition were thoroughly inspected and
witnesses examined, but no vital discov-
cries were made. The deciding of the
banks property TO Myra L. Wright was
a subject of inquiry.
This afternoon a new Grand Jury was
selected. 1t is as follows: f. ]. Wilcox
mott, Martin Hobin. A. G. Sterrett, A. Il.
Hamilton. c. w. Howard. Milton Camp
bell. S. E. Smith. A. G.. Higgins, Matthew
Hemphill. Alex Peers I. Lipsett, W. II.
Moore. Henry Lefranc. III. b. Martin.
Tobe Lord. w. W. Blanchard. II. III. Vol
mer. The jury is to report on June 30.
Judge Lorigan's charge TO the jury was
a long one. He stated that in inspecting
the various county institutions II was not
so that chicken dinners could be prepared.
He instructed them TO investigate the war
waging in Sixth street. Chinatown, be-
tween the various factions. There are
continual shootings going on there and no
prosecutions being made. The Chinese ap-
pear 10 be running things their own way
and the weekly fusillade of shots eX-
changed between the factions are men
ace 10 public life and property. He also
asked that the actions OF Justices and
Constables in Chinese cases be further
looked into.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31
SUICIDE CONCLUDES A
SEVEN-YEAR C0URTSHIP
Virginia Woman Vainly Awaits the
Coming of Her Prospective
Husband

CHICAGO. Dec. SO.-while the lifeless
body OF James w. Peletier lies at the
county morgue. a disappointed woman at
Norfolk, Va. waits for the coming Of her
betrothed. 1t developed to-day that Pele-
tier. who committed suicide on Tuesday
in a cheap lodging-house, was on his way
TO Virginia 10 be married TO a woman who
had waited for him for seven years.
Peletier came 10 Chicago from Marys-
Vile with good supply of money. Before
he had been in Chicago long his money,
railroad ticket and baggage checks were
stolen. He made his way 10 a hotel on
Dearborn street and told his story TO the
proprietor He declared that he had writ
ten TO his relatives in Missouri and Cx-
pected they would send him money to go
on with his journey in "A few days. The
money did not arrive. and becoming de-
spondent he took laudanum and died 1t
the County Hospital
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GENERAL MERCER
TO Be ARRESTED
Will Be Tried Before a
High Court.
WALDECK- R0SSEAU'S REPLY
PREMATURE EXPOSURE MAY
CHANGE THE PLANS.
Is Very Confident That His Ar
rest Will Mean the Defeat
of the Government
Party.
WALDECK- ROSSEAU'S REPLY
Special Dispatch to The Call.

PARIS. Dec. 3O.-There are persistent
reports in nationalist circles that the Gov
ernment has decided upon the arrest and
prosecution of General MeTcier before
second high court Immediately. Accord
ing TO these reports, an important debate
respecting the conspiracy cases and the
charges against General Mercier will take
place in the Chamber of Deputies as soon
as the session begins. and IT is said the
Premier, NJ Waldeck-R -Rosseau. will reply
10 his adversaries by announcing the ar
rest OF General Mercier and his arraign-
ment before the High Court. The Nation
alst organs insist that the Government
has decided on the plan. but they suggest
that IL may be changed in view OF its pre-
mature revelation.
General MERCER at the present moment
is Senatorial candidate in the Loire
Inferieure. one of his friends who was
interviewed on the subject said the gen.
eral had resolved not 10 discuss the mat
ter, as he was determined not TO give the
Government weapon 10 use against him
He was convinced. however, that his ar
rest would sound the defeat of the Gov
ernment candidates in the Senatorial cleo
lions, while he himself was certain Of
election.
L 2. expected that the trial before the
High Court will be concluded the middle
OF next week, and NJ Deroulede and NJ
although some OF the other prisoners will
probably be acquitted
The Journal des Debats tonight says:
The nearer the trial draws to a conclu-
sion the palmer the emptiness of the
charges becomes. NAgitation. demonstra-
tions and a few slight offenses have per-
haps occurred. but there is no evidence
shown Of the concerted plot or crime
against the state the repression OF which
the public prosecutor demands"
The Journal des Debats concludes with
expressing itself in favor of the simple
solution OF the unsatisfactory situation
suggested by the Figaro, namely, that NJ
Waldeck- -Rosseau accord the convicted
prisoners the benefit of the Berenger law,
which pardons first offenders
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31
Dan P. auinlan Now a Captain.

An interesting letter has been received
by friend in this city from Captain Dan
p. Quinlan Of the Macabebee scouts. at
tached 10 the Eleventh Cavalry in the
Philippines. Quinan left here in June,
iseS as a private in the Third Artillery
and by HIS gallantry on the neld OF battle
he has won his spurs. He received three
promotions for bravery until he now
wears the stripes of captain in the or
ganization referred TO, which is one Of the
most daring band Of scouts in any ser
vice. Captain Qunlan is but 2S years Of
age, unmarried. and is said 10 be one Of
the handsomest men in the army. A host
OF friends I'm this city will be delighted
TO learn OF his good fortune.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31
WATCH YOUR
KIDNEYS.
The Most Important Organs in the
Human BOdy-Th.y Throw
Ont All Disease.
Swamp-ROOt Cures Weak Kidneys
Does your back ache?

Does your back ache7
Do you have pains across your kid
neys?
Is your complexion chalky. gray
white?
Is your skin dry or feverish? Are
there puffy bags beneath your eyes?
Are your eyes dull. listless and dead
looking?
Are you irritable and hard to please?
Do you feel as though you have heart
trouble?
Do you have 10 urinate several times
in the night? Is there ever a scalding'
burning sensation there?
Do you feel the desire Immediately TO
urinate again. with no result?
Is your urine clouded. thick or milkyF
Is there any sediment or do particles
float in It?
Don't neglect these conditions. and IL
they or any part OF them are yours.
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy.
Will be found just the medicine you
need.
Here's a simple test for the kidneys.
just as certain as though a physician
were in personal attendance on your
case: Pour some Of your morning
urine in a glass or bottle and allow IL
to stand twenty-fOur hours. Then hold
II up to the light and II you find any
settings or sediment or n ~ is thick
or milky. or II small particles hoat
about in IL, don't hesitate for mo-
ment. but write at once to Dr. Kilmer
& Co, mention the San Francisco
Sunday Call. and Immediately begin
using the sample Of Swamp Root which
you will receive at once. absolutely free
by mail. The results will surprise you
Swamp-Root is purely vegetable.
pleasant to take. and Is for sale b.
druggists everywhere I'm bottles OF two
sizes and two prices-5O cents and 81.
Bear in mind the name. Swamp-ROot,
and the address, Binghamton. n. Y.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31
A japanese Tea.

The japanese tea and entertainment
given last night in Excelsior Han by Mis-
sion Rebekah Lodge was well attended
and the audience was entertained with a
choice programme. Miss Hattie Lewis
gave a piano recital: Miss E Fleming
sang ballads: Miss Lizzie Hearn recited
exceedingly WE'LL Ardie and Delma Wal
ters. Flora Holman and Seneya Locke
Monroe entertained with specialties and
a fancy drill. and Delsarte exercises were
given by seventeen young ladies in Jap
anese costumes, under the leadership OF
Miss Lucy Quinlon. The effect was very
pretty.
After the programme there was dancing
and the serving Of tea in an adjoining
room by a number OF the lady members,
all attired In pretty costumes Of Japan.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31
TRIUMPH OF THE BIG
UNIVERSITY GlEE CLUB

OAKLAND. Dec. 3o.-The glee club OF
the University of California reports
through a letter from one OF its members
10 friends here, that its reception so far
has been very satisfactory on the NORTH
ern trip. The boys have a special car and
are travelling with great comfort as well
az pleasure. At Marysville a fairly good
house greeted them enthusiastically and
a Red Bluff the reception was even more
gratifying. The only piece OF sad news
comes from the leader Of the guitar and
mandolin club. who declares that the cold
weather has ruthlessly snapped 81 worth
of strings already and that there seems
no hope of improvement. The boys APP
peared al ReddinG last night.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31
BoTKIN TRIAL EXHIBITS.
They Are Held by the Binder, Who
Wants His Money.

Chief Deputy County Clerk Goddard ap-
peared before Judge Cook yesterday and
requested the court 10 order the payment
Of the bill Of F @. Fall * Co. for binding
the exhibits used in the trial of Mrs. Cor
della Botkin, who has been convicted OF
the murder Of Mrs. John =. Dunning, that
the exhibits might be taken before the Su-
preme Court and the appeal in her behalf
put on the January calendar. Judge
Cook said that he had no Jurisdiction TO
order the payment Of the bill, as the case
had passed out Of the Superior Court and
he suggested that the Chief Justice OF the
Supreme Court be called upon 10 make
the necessary order.
Theodore Kytka. who photographed the
exhibits. said If the Auditor would pass
his demand on the treasury he would
pay the bill and thereby release the eN-
hibits. but the Auditor refuses to con-
slider his claims until his attorney has
advised him as 10 the legality thereof.
In the meantime Mrs. Botkin is in prison.
uncertain OF her fate and worrying over
the outcome.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31
UNHAPPY COUPLES
ARE SEPARATED

OAKLAND. Dec. 30.-Anthony Simons
has been granted divorce from Augusta
Simons on the ground of desertion The
couple were married May IA, 1895, the wife
at that time being Mrs. Charles Kramm.
and was worth about $4,000. Last March
Simons left for the Klondike, and when he
returned he found that his wife had
grown tired Of him. He therefore sued
for divorce
Default has been entered in the case of
Eliza Rope, who is suing James Rope for
divorce on the ground of failure TO pro-
vide.
Default has also been entered in the di-
vorce suit of Theresa McFeely against
James E Merely. The wife charged her
husband with intemperance and spending
his earnings on other women.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31
COURT NOTES.

After prolonged argument on the writ
OF habeas corpus sworn out for the re-
lease of James Manley. alias Harry j.
Hannah. alias Blinkey Hannah, who is
wanted for murder in Pennsylvania, was
submitted for decision yesterday. II
was contended by Peter +. Dunno, who
represents the prisoner. that as the war
rant on which he is held is sworn 10 by
sergeant Colby on information and belief
that his Imprisonment is illegal and hence
the prisoner must be discharged.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31
Roberts Case Moves Slowly.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3O.-Representa-
tive Tayler Of Ohio. chairman Of the spe-
cial committee which is investigating the
case of Brigham II. Roberts. says the
case will not come up for examination
in the House before the middle OF Janu-
ary. The arguments Will begin on Janu-
airy 4. When they are finished the COM
mittee will form it's conclusions. Then
exhaustive. the greatest care will be re-
quired in its PREPARATION.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31
Another Light COMPANY.

Articles Of Incorporation OF the Consoli-
dated Light and Power Company. organ
lied for the purpose OF manufacturing
gas. electric currents and electric energy
for light. heat and traction work in all OF
the municipalities and counties in the
State. were filed in the Office Of the Coun-
ty Clerk yesterday. The capital stock is
$780, 600, OF which $50 has been subscribed
The directors and subscribers are: Robert
j. Davis, Ross. Marin County: E. NJ
Pease. Palo Alto: c. +. Green. San Ma
teo; A. Poniatowski. San Francisco, and
j. +. Green, San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31
OFFICERS OF LIVE
OAK LODGE INSTALLED
MANY VISITORS WITNESS THE
CEREMONIES.
Members and Their Friends Are En-
tertained at the Banquet
Board.

OAKLAND. Dec. 3O.-Live Oak Lodge
No. 81. F. and A. NJ. held an open meet
ing at Masonic Temple last evening. the
occasion being the installation of the new
officers for the ensuing year. There was
a large attendance and the Masonic Tenn
pie Quartet. composed of BENJAMIN Clark.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31
Will Winter in Oakland

OAKLAND. Dec. 30.-The Norris Broth
ers have made arrangements to winter
tne ahlInaIs coiinsc'e9 WIN tneir dog and
The troupe comprises ninety-two dogs
fifty-seven ponies and about twenty-four
monkeys. The animals will undergo a
system Of training during the winter
months preparatory to the next season on
the road
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31
Officers of Croatian Society.

croatian B. Society. Tvonimir No
81. c. y. s.. elected at its annual
meeting the following officers for the year
sinich. vice president: NJ. Marinovich, re-
cording secretary; F. Milasich, financial
secretary: DR.. V. G. Vecki, treasurer and
physician: A. Kosovac. chairman sick
committee; T. p Sutich, p. Knego and f.
Novak. trustees.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31
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shaking walls they made their way 10 a
fire escape and descended safely to the
ground.
After the fire had been raging about an
hour and a half the walls began falling
and several hremen were more or less in
jured. James Wolley so seriously that he
was taken 10 the hospital.
The fire was one OF the worst the de-
partment has had 10 contend with in
wears. The cold was intense. the Their
mometer being several degrees below
zero, and a number OF firemcn were Sc
verely frostbitten
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31
Killed bv an Fxnlosion

LANCASTER, Pa, Dec. 3O.-Four men
were killed and several others injured by
a boiler explosion one mile west Of Eliza
BEETHOVEN this morning. They were en-
ployes OF Keller & Kresser. railroad con-
tractors. The dead: Donald Haldemann
of cambridge. Witt Sherbarn of West
Donegal. Burt Harris a negro. and an
Italian known as Tony, who was hurled
$50 feet.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31
TWENTIETH SEMI-ANNUAL
STAT E NJ E N T
OF The
Mutual Savings Bank
OF SAN FRANCISCO.
No. 33 Post Street.

Capital stock subscribed .c00o0
or which has been paid in gold coin. 10000
q TArEMENT OF THE CONDITION. AND
- value OF the assets and liabilities % the
Mutual Savings Bank OF San Francisco. cor
Poratlon doing business az s5 Post 81. city %
said assets were situated on December 90. 1850
ASSETS
Prornissory notes secured by first mortgage on
real estate within this state. Oregon and wash
The actual value Of said promissory -
Real estate taken Tor debt ........... us.72s "a
United States bonds 555.3i1 %
(Thsse bonds are owned and con
trolled by this corporation. ard are
kept In the vaults Of the National
Bank OF Commerce in New York
MisceIlaneous bonds .................: Li2ois7 IS
Bonds and shares OF capital stock Of
poraftas'R PorPfion has a advanced - @ lOsisl 90
(All said promlssory notes, bonds
and stock certificates kept In
the vaults OF this corporation and In
safe deposit boxes in the deposit
vault department OF the First Va
Cash in gold. silver and currency.
the actual value OF which -:
-H ''''' -. -soOts -
EaTeiiq5' ESTsi = .sTsnIs ana iSS iSS 20 is
Total assets .......................ilast55 az
LIABILITIES.
To depositors this corporation owes
devoslts amounting 20 and the
aesuai value Of which is..-.-...,... s.ss7.s2o s.
To stockholders the amount of cap
ital paid in. the actual value of
which is .........,................... 10000 %
Surplus 5000 %
(The condition ~ said liability 20
stockholders u that part of the
amount can be paid 10 them. In
any way withdrawn. except In pay
mcnt OF losses during the existence
of the corDoratlOn. until de-
positors shall have been paid In full
the amount of their deposits and
declared div lends1
Contingent fund. not including the
amount Of accrued but Cncoi-
lected interest investments...... - lq4 81
Total liabilities st22t5t5 es
MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK OF SAN FRAN
cisco. BY
JAMES 70. PHELAN President
GEORGE a. STORY Cashier
state of California. City and County of san
Franclsco-ss.
of us has) a personal knowledge of the nratfars
contained In the foregoing report. and that
every allegation. statement. matter and thing
therein contained is true. 20 the best of our
knowledge and belief.
JAMES u. PHEI.AN. President
GEORGE A STORY. Cashier
Subscribed and sworn 20 before me this 7nfh
day Of December. a. II. 1889.
F. g FORD.
Notary Public IN and for the city and county ~
San Francisco. state of California
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31
WHITE ASH STEAM COAL. MINEP NIlS 2, 9y 9y

DIAMOND COAL MINING Co. at its GREEN
RIVER COLLIERIES. IL the Best Coal in the
market. Ofnce and Yards-f50 Main street
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31

Capital stock subscribed c00 on
OF which has been paid In gold coin. 100000
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31

. TATEMENT OF THE CONDITION AND
- value OF the assets and liabilities Of ths
Mutual Savings Bank OF San Francisco. a cor
poratlon doing business az 30 Post ST.. city ~
San Francisco State OF California. and where
said assets were situated on December 90. 1880
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-31
BROUGHT 100000.

SAN FRANCISCO, October 30.-The
steamer Bertha arrived here to-day
from Saint Michael with 375 passengers
most of whom are from Cape Nome
district. The aggregate wealth of the
Bertha's passengers is placed at $4,000
900. The miners say the district is
far richer than the Klondike though
not so healthy. The sanitary condi-
lions are reported to be worse than at
Dawson.
The Bertha brought down the body
Of Fred Cafflin, who committed sui
eide at Cape Nome on account of sick
ness. Cafflin was formerly a resident
of Omaha, but went to the North in
search of gold with his brother, and
had been successful.
Several of Berthas passengers are
suffering from typhoid-pneumonia and
were removed to hosnitals on stretch
ers.
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fever for some weeks, is in a precar-
icus condition and it is doubtful
whether he will recover or not. Rela-
tives from New York and Pennsyl-
vania are here attending him.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Stanberry, Of
Main and Elizabeth streets, left Sat-
urday afternoon for Mr.. Stanbury's
former home at McConneHsville, Ohio,
where they will be the guests of rela-
tives and friends for short time.
Will Agnew, of the Milliken 6:
French Torpedo, who was in Parkers-
burg last week looking after the inter-
ests of his company, has returned to
the city.
Frank G. Orcutt, of the we'll known
producing firm of Orcutt Bros, was in
the city Sunday from St Mary's, where
he has been putting in the time for
couple of weeks.
Mark Miller, Of the Niagara Cafe
was taken to the hospital in Wheel
ing Sunday, where he will remain fol
short time on account Of a severe
attack of stomach trouble.
Miss Margaret Bennehoff, who has
made this city her home for couple
Of years, left this morning for Baker
City, Oregon, where she will reside in
the future
George A. Shyrock, the well known
young operator and producer, who has
been absent from the city for severa
months, attending to some business in
terests in different parts of Pennsyl-
vania and New York has returned tt
the city.
Mrs. James T. Frame Of Railroad
Avenue who was the guests Of rela-
tives and friends in New Martinsvillc
for several days last week, has return
ed to the city. She was accompanied
by her two interesting daughters.
Harry B. Crawford. son of Capt, and
Mrs. A. C. Crawford, of this city, ar
rived here a couple of days ago, and
will be the guest Of his parents for a
week or ten days.
Fred Kinney left yesterday for
Wheeling, where he will enter the
North Wheeling hospital to have an
operation performed on his foot.
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S!STERSVILLE

SISTERSVILLE w Va. October 80.
Walter Bell of Findlay Ohio, arrived
in the city this morning and will be
the guest of his brother, George f.
Bell, fireman of the verge department.
at the Leideeker Tool Works, for a
few days.
Mrs. P. C. Ackerson returned to
Bloomfield this afternoon after a visit
with friends in the city.
Mr.. Gus Reicherter arrived on the
morning train from a two days visit
with Matamoras friends.
Miss Minnie Graham who has been
visiting friends for several days, left
on the morning train for her home
in Marietta, Ohio.
Andy Dignall, proprietor OF the
Phoenix Restaurant, left ON the morn
ing train for Pittsburg, where he will
visit for several days.
Mr., G. w. Dudley. of Wheeling, ar
rived in the city this morning on his
way to Ohio where he has some valua-
BILE oil territory.
Mrs. c. w. Guyton has returned
home from a visit with friends and
relatives in Marietta Ohio.
Claude Griffin, the we'll known and
popular bookkeeper in the Farmers
and Producers National Bank, who
has been seriously Ill with TYPHOID
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THE FRiARS
Have Been Making Trouble for Capt.
Leary---All But One Sent Away
From Guam.

WASHINGTON, d. c., October 3d.
The navy department has received a
report from Capt Leary, the naval gov
ernor OF the island Of Guam, IN the La
lrones, which has excited a good deal
of interest among the officials to whom
it has been exhibited. The President
himself has read the report, his inter-
est being particularly attracted by the
disclosure of the fact that the first
American governor of the island has
already been obliged to adopt heroic
measures to ensure proper admins
tration of affairs there. Capt. Leary
soon learned that his authority as gov
ernor was being subverted and every
one Of the measures OF reform when
he proposed was being defeated by the
hostile influence of the friars They
resisted every decree no matter of what
character, from a spirit of intense con-
servatism, and a belief that any dis
turbance of the order of things which
governed the island for so many years
would cause them to lose their hold up
on the natives. After exnausting all
other means to overcome this influence,
Capt. Leary reports that he was oblig-
"a to notify half a dozen Of the Friars
that they might have free transporta-
ton away from Guam and he should
expect them to avail themselves of the
order. That left but one Friar on the
island and he was man whose charac-
ter and reputation was such as to con-
vince Capt. Leary Of his fitness to re-
main.