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The San Francisco call., 1899-03-24
CHANNELS AND
SLOUCHS ARE
NOW SWELLING
Backwater Is Causing Some
Apprehension at Points in
San Joaquin County.

STOCKTON, March 23.-The copious
rainfall in this vicinity has been too
heavy for even the parched earth to
absorb. The dry fields have drunk their
fill, and now a vast volume of surface
water is swelling every channel and
slough. Thirty-six hours of incessant
rain and melting snow in the noun
tains combine tonight to make the
timid afraid that the water will leave
its natural channels before daybreak.
There is no question but that low
points will be inundated before the
water passes, but the streams may
take water away before any serious
loss falls on the people in threatened
districts.
The San Joaquin River at the mouth
of the channel is fully four feet below
high water mark AS Stockton Hooas
have always come from the backwater
at this point, the rapid rise IN the
river gives just cause for apprehen-
sion It all depends on how much
snow water from the mountains Is
coming down in the smaller streams.
the full effect of which will not be
known for twenty-four hours. What
may be termed local points, situated
at unprotected places on Mormon
Channel, are undoubtedly in for wet
ting.
A message from Linden at $3.50 stated
that Mormon Channel was bank fuI
at that place and that II 1t ralned any
during the night, the water would De
running through the streets py morn
TRANSFORMATION Company telephoneo
that President Gillis' ranch. three
miles east of town, on Mormon Chan-
mel, was under water. The sIousn
was overf1owing its bank at that point
The San Joaquin is rising at the rate
of about one and a quarter 1nches an
hour, but Mormon ana Miner cha"
nels are doubling that record.
From Peters comes word that the
water is almost on the Southern Pa
cffic railroad track, and that eH-
tends as far as Holden. Some OF II Is
surface water, accommodating from lhe
recent rain, and the rest came down
from the foothills.
A telephone message from Locketoru
stated that the levees were sHll intact
along the reclaimed lands OF the Moke-
Iurnne River, but that the river Is us
ing and men are out guarding the EN-
hanLnents. The danger from an over
Aow is not so much from precipitation
in the valley as from the warm ram
sanding down snow water at time
when streams are already full
Late this afternoon portion or the
ci+v in the vicinity of the Valley road
.o,3',dbouse was flooded. All Of the
low places south of Mormon Channel
and west of California street were un-
der water. Fifty acres Immediately
around the roundhouse is covered with
water one foot deep. At 3 O'Clock TINS
afternoon the asylum gauge REGISTERED
as follows: For the storm, I.S lhcnes' es,
for tba month. 5.13: for the season.
II .76. as against $40 for last year.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-24
MRS. BLACK OF LEEDS
COMMITTED SUICIDE
Had Lived With Man Named
Mitchell, but Leaves Husband
and Children in England.

los ANGELES, March 23-Mrs. Mar
+t1 RIack Of Leeds, England, who dled IN
tba TnIian Hotel, Long Beach. at $3.50 last
r,Iebt was a suicide through stromonium
-+-asfI,f-sdninistered Mrs. Black registered
F Tone- Beach three days ago. ana ar
Si,-eJ a ir os Angeles five weeks ago.
Il G6roner S9I l Holland held an inquest this
.f+ernaon. the verdict being the woman
Csroa 10 her death from self-adnlnistereo
1loie0n The principal witness before the
-, vas Gfrard Mitchell, who IS man
yt[itl7out any business. He sald ne met
VTrs BLACK in Texas many rnontns ago
and that he preceded her to Los Angeles.
Di1ring their residence here they hVed as
nan and wife Mitchell admitted that
thev were to have been married, put Ihat
an unforeseen circumstance mad arisen 70
prevent it. In one Of the letters tLoHa tila
Mitchell it is admitted that their relatlons
have been discovered and that tney @ nlusC
Man TO overcome suspicion ana the WFaLh
that is impending from sources lhat 1I Az
now unknown. In another letter hltc4SlI
says. II hope Black will do the agreedpIe
thing and die soon that we may marry
and live as we choose.
The body is still with the unoeItaher
and no arrangement has been mace IoI
its burial Mrs. Black leaves q huspand
and two children In England, who are ap-
parently ignorant Of her WHEREABOUTS.
Among her belongings were found Sloo IN
bills, a 20-dollar gold piece, small satcnei
and some letters.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-24
ADMIRAL KAUTZ
UPHOLDS JUSTICE
CHAMBERS STAND
While Investigations Continue,
However, the Samoan Dead
lock Is Not Broken.

WASHINGTON, March 23.-The Ger
man Embassador, DR.. Won Holleben,
called at the State Department to-day
to further confer with the officials con-
cerning the Samoan situation. The
Berlin authorities have communicated
very freely on the subject within the
last few days, and as a result OF ex-
tended dispatches from the Berlin For
eign Office, the ambassador has pre-
sented a long note covering the latest
phases of the case. It is understood
that the German advices confirm the
arrival Of Admiral Kautz and the con-
voking by him of a meeting Of all the
officials on the 11th inst. But they do
not show what resulted from the meet
ing.
All their reports are silent thus far
on this point, but the German view is
evidently one Of apprehension lest Sc
rious results may grow out of the meet
ing, in which event the German view is
that the responsibilities should be borne
by those bringing about the meeting.
Further than this, questions are aris-
ing as TO the extent of authority of the
British and American Consuls, acting
together, 10 do anything without the
concurrence of Consul Rose OF Ger
many. The German view evidently
holds that the Berlin treaty requires
the three ConsuIs TO act unanimously,
and not through a majority.
Another question is as 10 the right
of the naval commander TO take any
political action. The Berlin treaty
would limit the rights of naval com
manders within very narrow limits IN
their views, leaving them simply 70
execute what the three consuIs py
unanimous agreement determine upon.
These are the main points engaging
attention and in view of the questions
involved news of Admiral Kautzs &C
ton following the meeting on the llth
instant is awaited with much interest
and not a little concern.
Admiral Kautz has sustained tuIIy
the actions OF the Chief Justice OF Sa-
noa so far as his Investigations nave
gone. Ever since the first news OF the
emute at Apia last January the Depart
ment of state, the German and the
British governments have been sepa-
rately pursuing Investigations into the
matter and it was in pursuance OF our
branch Of the inquiry that Admiral
Kautz was sent to Apia- 1t Is not un-
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-24
SILVER AGAINST
GOLD DEMOCRATS
Pingree Trains With
Neither Lot.
Special Dispatch to The Call

LANSING. Mich, March 23.-Gover-
nor Pingree to-day stated that, CON
+rarv to reports from New York. ne
was not going TO attend the silver Dem
ocratic banquet TO be held there on
Anrn 19. He said he had not as yet
received an invitation, adding:
never looked for an invitation from
those fellows, either"
BIRMINGHAM. Ala. March 23.-W'
7 BRYAN spent the day,in Birmingham
and was given an enthusiastic recep-
+fon. Not only the citizens Of Birmlng-
ham but many from neighboring cit
tes and towns came to hear the great
leader on. the current issues OF the
day.
what the Lords supper is to the
Christian, so a Jefferson banquet Is 10
the Democrat. Just as good Chris
tian would revolt at having the SdCI I I" :
|nan+ administered by an inf1del, so a
[-ood Democrat objects 70 having
99e4fareon BANQUET presided over Dy
porry RelmOnt," was the epigrammatl-
aoi manner in which Mr. Bryan re-
fe-rad to the much-talked-ot pan
c,1at which Mr.. Belmont and MS
followers are to give in New YORK next
month. no. +ol-ar
on a special train over the 6lrLlllEr a.1,,
- district and he enjoyed greatly
IIoi-,.r iieli-i sboIyn it's wonderful industrial
SeTaIopment. A public reception was
[-i1,en him this afternoon IN the MOT re 81
66o4aI Tonight at the Auditorium ne NJ
1-S5,-assed an audience of over 4VOU- ne
a,-oI,a For exactly three hours ana "as
eIfven marked attention
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-24

derstood that the inVeStlgdtion Is COIN
plete so far as he is concerned, out, at
the point where he stahos, ne nas Ieil LEI
Obliged to sustain the conclusions al
ready reached by the United states
Consul. Luther Osborn, and the Chief
Tustice himself 1t also appears that
these conclusions are in exact accord
with those reached by the British naval
commander, Captain sturdy OF the
Pornoise who was present at Apla
d,Irino the outbreak. and of Mr.. Maxse,
the British Consul at Apla' aIso d par
Thus there is an array Of four wit
Masses combined in their testimony,
while opposed to them is the German
Consul Dr.. Rose.
The German Government, as is gain
cred from the Berlin advices, is dis
C,ocad ~ stand firmly in support of its
representatiye, although II mas peen
intimated TO it that by his retirement
- would facilitate a speedy ADJUST
mont of the complications in Samoa. 1t
is rnanifestly impossible for the United
States TO discredit its representative
the Chief Justice, or for the BRUSH
StoI,arnrcent 10 discredit Mr.. MaXse, in
view of the weight OF the testl5noiy IN
+hefr favor. so that a practical deadlock
has been reached, so far as this matter
of changing the representation of the
three powers at Apia is concerned.
O,,r Government knows nothing as
vet Of the reported combined protest
Of the German citizens of Samoa
against Chambe If the German Gov
eminent cares to proceedto that length.
II can. under the treaty of Berlin, re-
quest the United States to withdraw
him. But. in accordance with the priv
ileges of the treaty. if the United States
does not care to accede to this request,
Mr.. Chambers would continue in office
unless the German Government man
ages to secure the approval Of their
application by the British Government.
In view of the facts above stated, this
is not likely to be had.
These conditions lead to the belief
that there is some danger of the re-
pudiation of the treaty of Berlin. and
in the present temper of the parties it
would not be surprising II this hap
pened without an attempt on their part
to replace it. although it is, Of course,
believed that even in that event some
manner of modus vivendi will be pro-
vided to prevent another such clash be-
tween the conflicting interests as hap
pened ten years ago, resulting in the
treaty of Berlin.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-24
Part of Gilroy Flooded.

GLROY. March 23-Twice in less than
twenty-four hours the Twas Creek has
overfowed its banks and flooded the low
er portion of Gilroy from Seventh street
south. At 7:SO o'clock last evening the
first overflow occurred, and again at
70 o'clock this morning amounted to 3.54
inches for the twenty-four hours, which
is the heaviest on record. making a total
fallen steadily all day, and the water
seems Increasing in volume instead of
diminishing. All the streams are over
flowing their banks. No damage mas yet
been reported. The waters of the Llagas
and the sIoughs running into 1T have over
flowed. flooding the northeastern portion
IF the town and the Martin field.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-24
THE EARLY SYMPTOMS ARE:

L CHRONIC SICK OR NAUSEoUs
HcADACHE-HUDYA taken as di-
rected will relieve the headache IN
stantly.
2-3. PUFFINESS OF THE SKIN UN-
DER THE EYES, due to q collection of
fluid-in other words, DROPSY. HUD-
YAM will cause the extra amount of fluid
to be taken UP by the blood and be elirni-
mated by the Kidneys.
As. PALE, DOUGHTY COMPLEX
ION, due TO the imperfect circulation OF
the blood HUDYAN will restore the cir
culation to its normal condition and cause
the cheeks to become red and rosy.
g. WEAKNESS OF THE HEART-One
of the first symptoms and the one that
eventually causes death. HUDYAN will
strengthen the nerves and muscles of the
heart and make it srong and regular in
its beatings.
rs. WEAKNESS AND PAIN IN THE
REGION OF THE KIDNEYS-HUDYAN
will cause the kidneys to perform their
functions properly, thereby relieving the
pain and weakness.
Get HUDYAN at once and take it regu-
larly. Full and explicit directions go
with each package. HUDYAN is sold
Packages for $3.50. If your druggist does
not keep it, send direct to the HUDYAN
REMEDY COMPANY, San Francisco or
Los Angeles, California. Remember that
you can call and consult the HUDYAN
DOCTORS FREE. Call and see them.
II you cannot call, write to the doctors
and tell them all about your case and
they will advise you. The advice VIII
he given free Address
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-24
PROFESSOR KOCH WILL
GO TO THE TROPICS
To Continue His Investigation as to
the Nature and Origin of
Malaria

sERLIN, March 23.-Professor Koch,
the celebrated bacteriologist, who in 1884,
at the head of the German Cholera Com
mission, visited Egypt and India and
there discovered the so-called comma
cholera bactllis, will start with an expe-
dition next month for the tropics to con-
tinue his investigation as to the nature
and origin of malaria, The Reichstag has
made a grant of SO 900 marks in aid of the
undertaking.
The expedition referred to in the fore
going dispatch is in line with the efforts
of Professor Koch to mitigate tropical fe-
vers. When he returned last year from
a similar expedition to the German East
African coast he advanced the theory
that in the case of human beings mos
quitoes played the part of communicating
malaria which ticks played in the cattle
disease known as Texas fever. He had
reached the conclusion that where there
are mosquitoes there is always malaria,
and where there are no mosquitoes there
is no malaria. Moreover, he reported it
was possible by microscopic examination
of the blood of a patient to discover from
the nature of the microbes the exact stage
which the disease had reached.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-24
Creeks Are overfowing.

VALLEJO, March pa heavy rain has
been falling here during the past forty
eight hours, with every indication for
continuation of the storm The Green
Valley reservoir, the source OF Valielo
and Mare Islands water supply, now
contains over forty feet of water, which
e eoueI to two years supply. Several
creeks in this neighborhood have over
flown their banks, doing considerable
damage to the lowlands. me reservoir II
overfiowing, and it is feared great dam
a ge will result if the storm continues
mich longer. The grain and fruit pros
poets throughout Solano were never more
apcnura Qing
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-24
INTERESTS THE PEOPLE
OF THE PACIFIC COAS |
Captain Glenn Detailed to Purchase
a Steamer for Exploration
in Alaska.

LII Sa4hSh01
WASHINGTON, March 23.-Ira ]. An
gier has been appointed SUBSTITUTE cleFA
in the San Diego Postoff1ce-
Rv direction of the Secretary Of War
Cantafn Edwin F. Glenn, Twenty-hfth
United States Infantry. will proceed to
seattle Wash. and thence, should 1t be
necessary in accomplishing the business
intrusted TO him by the Assistant Secre-
tarv of War. to Portland, Or, and San
francisco on official business pertaining
10 the Inspection and purchase OF stern
wheel boat for use in connection WITH an
exploring expedition to Alaska now being
organized, and upon compIet1on OF ms uV-
fies at the last named place will return to
Comm Commissary Sergeant Ernest Heinatz,
Fort Logan, Colo, will be sent to san
Francisco. Upon his arrival he will re-
port to Major w. H. Baldwin, commits
sary of subsistence, United States pur-
chasing commissary at that place, Tor
duty in the subsistence department.
The following transfers are made:
First-class Private Isaac Lloyd, signal
Va, to Fort Reno. o. T., to relieve First
class Sergeant John NJ. Pool, signal corps,
United States army. Sergeant Pool when
thus relieved will be sent to San Francis
co and will, upon his arrival, report to the
signal officer Department of California,
for assignment to duty. Private Warren
San Francisco, will be discharged from
the service of the United States by the
commanding officer of his station. Pri-
vate Emery G. Woodring. Troop M.
Fourth United States Cavalry, now at the
Preside of San Francisco, is transferred
to Troop G., Fourth United States Caval-
ry He will be sent to the station of that
troop, Manila, and will report upon his
arrival to the commanding officer for
duty.
California pensions; toriginal-Charles
tis. San Francisco, Sc; Bernard P. Con-
nors, San Jose. IS; Paul Smith, Benicia,
$40; Fidenar Bowen, Soldiers Home, Los
Angeles Sc: Willard c. Bailey, San Jose.
S6. AdditionaI-Oliver S. Parsons. San
Francisco, Sc to S. Increase-Christian
Menke, San Francisco, $6 to S..
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-24
TELLER CREATING D1SCohD'
Perry Belmont Replies to the Col
orado Senator's Criticism.

KEW YORK, March z3.-Perry 5'L beI-
mont president of the Democratic TIC ~ G5u9' ;nn
Is shown an interview tonight In Whlch
senator Teller of Colorado was quoted as
S--t1'.- s.T-,e members of the Democratic
S1;-h So tls sra RepubIicans masquerading under
Sr. belmont in reply, issued [he TeIaG dGLlGT is
Ing %L15t5H ;aa5eI of the Silver Republicans-the
sIiies 1iiG Of Mr.. Bryan-upholdiHg with MIN MN
The Chicago platform and naturadly raote uis- ds-
I'D and division in the ranks OF the
democratic party.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-24
uaauu wheat Crop Promised.

FRESNO, March 3.-The rainfall here
for the past twentyfour hours has been
half an inch, which brings the total pre-
cipitation for the season up to 5.s1
inches. Since the present storm began
nearly two inches of rain has fallen. The
forecast tonight is for more rain to-mor-
row and the indications are good for
showers during the entire week. The
streams leading from the mountains are
full to overfiowing and If the storm con-
tinues slight floods may occur. Indica-
tions for a heavy wheat crop were never
better IN this part Of the valley.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-24
chinese Are Alarmed.

SANTA CRUZ, March 23-The railroad
bridge near the mouth of the river has
been moved three inches from the foun-
dation through a pile of logs lodged
against the pieces. 1t is doubtful If
broad-gauge trains will be able TO cross
II tomorrow The river is still rising.
Tbe inhabitants of Chinatown are
alarmed. fearing the water will enter
their houses. If the storm keeps up Chi
natown will be under water The rainfall
at FELTON, for the storm is 6.79 inches. The
rain fell in torrents at Boulder Creek to-
daU
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-24
Jefries and Fitzsimmons.

NEW YORK, March 23-wiIliam A
Brady and Martin Julian, on behalf of Jim
Jeffries and Bob Fitzsimmons. agreed this
afternoon to accept the bid of the Coney
Island Athletic Club for a twenty-five
round contest between these two heavy
weights. The contest will take place on
NAV 26 George Siler of Chicago has been
mutually agreed upon as referee. The
offer made by the club is a purse of S20,-
600 and the picture privilege to be di-
yided between the two principals and the
club, each receiving one-third.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-24
Where Rain Is Expected.

LOS ANGELES, March 23.-The rain
storm predicted to-day did not material
ize. The conditions were favorable yester-
day for a downpour, but the storm which
was central off the Northern California
coast passed northward again and South
ern California was sighted. The barome-
ter is slowly falling. however, and rain Is
expected at any moment Inc SKY Is
hea yfIv overcast
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-24
outlook Never Brighter.

PETALUMA, March 23.-Rain has been
falling necessarily here for the last five
dave until now the creeks and mountain
streams are higher than for years. The
marsh below this city as far as the eye
can reach is one vast sheet of water.
Farmers and fruit growers are happy, and
60 the outlook was never brighter in this
I1icfnItv If the storm continues much
longer an old-time freshet is quite prob
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-24
Eae+ber River Risine.

GRIDLEY, March 23.-The Feather
River is rising six inches an hour. Sew
enty-five hundredths of an inch Of rain
has fallen here to-day and $40 for the
sform All low lands are under water and
farmers have driven all stock to the high
ground. Gridley seems likely to have a
Aood and parties are watching the ieveeS.
LOW lands will be benefited by a flood
and grain and fruit prospects are good.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-24
Plenty of Water Assured.

sJJIsJJN. March 2S-The recent rains
have dispelled fears previously antici-
pated regarding inadequate water sup
plies for the towns of Solano County this
year. Suisun is assured good supply.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-24
Rainfall at Colusa.

COLUSA. March 23.-The rainfall for the
storm commencing Tuesday is 242 inches
and it is still raining. There is no appre-
henston for the lower lands on Grand ISL
and The riSer at 4 p. m. was fourteen
feet and rising slowly.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-24

IUl LlCQ4Cdl lICd u
ment. Like all
chronic diseases,
the sym D toms
come on insidious-
ly. If prop e r
treatment is OBJ
tained in its early
stages, B r lights
DiseaS- may be
cured. HUDYAN
will cure 1t II Il is
taken in tim
HUDYAN will re-
lieve you OF all
the symptoms Do
not delay too
long. Don't wilt
until your case
becomes incura-
BILE. You will then
throw your money
away on doctors
and m e d I cines.
DYAN now. while
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-24
I'm Santa barbara County.

SANTA BARBARA, March 23.-It has
been raining heavily in the mountains
and in the interior of the county all day
with mist and light showers on the coast.
The indications for storm tonight are
good.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-24
Invited to woodland.

WOODLAND. March 23.-Delegates
from Cordia Lodge No. 60 o. D. II. s..
TO the Grand Lodge, which meets In
Napa in May, have been instructed to
invite the Grand Lodge to Woodland
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-24
ALGER ISSUES
HIS ORDER
No Officer to Act With
out His Approval.
CLAIMS SUPREME CONTROL
SECRETARY OF WAR ASSERTS
HIS AUTHORITY.
This Probably Done to Censure Miles
for Detailing Colonel Garling-
ton to Investigate
Bad Beef.
CLAIMS SUPREME CONTROL
SECRETARY OF WAR ASSERTS
HIS AUTHORITY.
Special Dispatch to Tho Call.

=
= WASHINGTON, March %
= The following order has been
= issued at the War Department:
y Headquarters of the Army. Ad-
y jutant Generals Office, Washing
y ton. March -, 1899.
\ The following decision has been
y made and is published for the In
y formation and guidance of all con-
= cerned:
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASH
y INGTON, March p. 1S99.-Ordered,
y that hereafter no chief or acting
y chief of staff corps shall be detailed
% or ordered to any duty by any aU-
+ thority without the approval of the
y Secretary of War.
y r. A. ALGER,
Secretary of War.
r BY command of Major General
+ Miles.
y H. C. CORBIN,
Adjutant General.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-24
4

This order of Secretary Alger has
been issued to set at rest all questions
as to who is the supreme authority in
the War Department. 1t is an old con-
troversy, dating back to the time when
Jefferson Davis was Secretary of War
and General Scott commanding general
of the army. The last time the matter
was brought prominently TO the atten-
ton of the country was during the ad-
rninistration of President Arthur, when
Secretary Lincoln wrote very cauStic
letter to Lieutenant General Sheridan,
stating that the staff corps Of the War
Department, with the exception of the
adjutant generals and the inspector
generals corps, were under the direct
control and subject only to orders by
the Secretary of War.
The order of Secretary Alger will
hereafter include the chiefs of these
corps under the sole control Of the Sec
retary. General Miles had held to the
construction based upon the letter of
Secretary Lincoln. The cause for the
issuance of the order was a recent Or
der of General Miles to Lieutenant
Colonel Darlington, acting chief of the
inspector general corps, during the alb
sence of General Breckinridge. direct
ing Darlington TO visit certain points
in the West on an inspection tour. The
order of the Secretary did not refer to
General Breckinridge's present duty in
Cuba, as he is acting under orders is
sued by Secretary Alger.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-24
BRIGHTS
DISEASE

Or Chronic Inflammation of the Kidneys
is a very common ailment. Numbers of
our best citizens have succumbed to its
0SS' - - e,,I - e5JooJ 4-o.t