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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-04-06

in her bottom, but after the other com
partments had been made water tight the
vessel seSs was got off and beached. The
hoie was then patched up and the Star
buck started for Panama. On her arri-
val at that point temporary repairs Will
De made and the steamer will then come
on mere for a thorough overhauline
- captain George Ankers of the schooner
Oceania Vance is still missing, and his
friends have about given him up for
aead. The superstition is that when max
ing ms way down Long Wharf, Oakland
10 MS vessel last Friday night he fell be-
tween the stringers and was drowned.
b In many places Long Wharf is not
railroad cars foot passenger has to do
some work similar to walking railroad
4Iusly injured on the United States collier
Brutus yesterday. A lump of coal fell on
his hand and crushed the middle fin
ger IN SUCH manner that at the Har-
Dor RECEIVING Hospital DR.. Himmels-
bach had to amputate it. The first finger
was also fractured, but the doctor saved
The repairs to the battleship Iowa are
nearly, completed and the warship will
come back to her old anchorage off Fol
Som-street wharf in a day or two From
on the drydock, after which she win pro
fleet. wy .
The fish-tailed house flag of the Alaska
available wharf, and never before in the
history of this port have so many yes
sells been loading for single firm at the
same time. AT Howard-street wharf are
the barks W. w. Case and Electra, at
Howard bulkhead the steamer Kadiak.
at Folsom-street wharf the ships Two
Brothers4 Santa Clara. Oriental and the
barks Nicolas Thayer and Merom; at
Folsom bulkhead the steamers Coils and
karluk; at Harrison bulkhead the steam-
er Elsie; at Harrison-street wharf the
ship lnvincible; at Steuart-street wharf
the ship Indiana; at Main-street wharf
the ships Bohemia and Sintram and at
Fremont-Street wharf the ship LeweIlvn
J, Morse and the bark Coryphene-a to-
tai of seventeen vessels.
AS soon as the dock room can he oh
tanned the following vessels will begin
loading: The steamers President and
Gertie Storey, the barkentine Willie r
Hume and the ships st. Nicholas and W.
H Macy.
There are four sikhs from India on
the steamer Nippon Maru that the fmmi-
grafton Commissioner does not know
what TO do with. They want TO enter this
country to peddle lot of silk that they
have brought from China. The duty on
the goods, however. will take all their
available cash and more besides, and the
silks are sold the Sikhs may become a
public charge. Nearly every one of these
natives is a soldier IN the British Indian
army, and the supposition is that these
fish ard he has a discharge from the
army. but the others have nothing to
show whittier they came or where they
are going. They are a magnificent qua r
high and built like athletes.
The German bark j. c. Pfiuger got
away for Liverpool yesterday. Captain
Hoover had been down with the grip,
and on that account the vessel was de-
tanned in the stream since last Thursday.
He was almost we'll again yesterday
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-04-06
That Phantom Sack
in Chinatown.
COMMISSION DEFERS ACTION
GUNST OPPOSED TO THE
"WHITE DEVIL"
The Latter Pays His Respects to
Esola, Who He Says, Is
Quite Devoid of
Brains.

After an animated meeting which lasted
over three hours the Police Commission
ers last evening practically exculpated
Sergeant Price and his squad of corrup-
ton in Chinatown.
For some time past rumors of Chinese
gamblers being compelled to pay tribute
to the police in order TO continue running
their games have been circulated for the
purpose of injuring Sergeant Price, so it
was claimed. The whispered mutter-
ings of corruption reached the ears of the
Police Commissioners, who ordered Chief
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-04-06
LABORS OF THE GRAND
LODGE OF WORKMEN
IMPORTANT LAW AFFECTING
SUSPENDED MEMBERS.

Considerable business was transacted az
yesterdays session of the Grand Lodge
of the Ancient Order of United Work
men.
There was the adoption of an amend
ment offered by j. T. Kidd of Eureka Val
ley Lodge, which enables suspended mem
bers to be reinstated after physical exami-
nation on payment of only one assessment
in arrears and the pending assessment at
the time of readmission; one to pension
members who have attained the age of
70 years was defeated one authorizing
lodges to meet but once month If so de-
sired was defeated: two referring to the
duties of financiers notifying the grand
recorders of members who have not paid
on the last day of grace was rejected, as
the matter is already fully covered; one
on the subject of reapportioning the num-
Der of representatives to the Grand Lodge
was defeated; one to levy more than one
assessment at q time, but not to exceed
twelve in a year, with a view to accel-
crate payments to benefciaries, was re-
jected; and one relative to reinstatements
after final suspension, offered by r. D..
Mapleden of Fort Jones Lodge, was not
accepted. as the same idea was covered
by the Kidd amendment.
The recommendation of the finance COM
mittee that the report of the grand re-
corder from pages AZ to 50, and that of the
grand receiver, be adopted was carried.
The action of the grand master in de-
Gliding against the appeal of NJ. Mauer-
ham of Occidental Lodge in the matter of
sick benefits, and of Robert Calvert
against Mount Hamilton Lodge in the
matter of obtaining withdrawal card
upon surrender Of his beneficiary certifi-
cate, were sustained.
The appeals of J. R. Fishbeck against
Harmony Lodge and Henry W. Leonard
against Weaver Lodge were referred back
to the lodges. as the papers were not in
proper form. The case of Butler of Sac
ramento Lodge was referred to the COM
mittee on arbitration.
The committed report on honored dead,
with a eulogy Of the services of the late
Past Grand Master Brewer, was adopted
by rising vote.
The report of the special committee to
which was referred the report of the
finance committee recommended that the
estimated expenses be reduced from $4,000
to $4,000, that the per capita be fixed at
81 so instead of 81 IS and that the number
of special deputies be reduced to three
with an allowance of $500 each, to in
clude salary and expenses, also the rec
ommenda ton of a committee on extern
sion was made the special order for 10 80
o clock this morning.
In the evening a number of the repre-
sentatives accepted the invitation of
Unity Lodge to be present in B. B. Hall
at an entertainment and ball, and others
visited Shiels building, where the de-
gree of Honor had an exhibition of the
degree work by the Ivy drill team and a
reception to the representatives to the
Degree of Honor Grand Lodge.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-04-06
IAN MACLAREN
INTRODUCED TO.
SAN FRANCISCO
Noted Author at the
California.
READ FROM HIS STORIES
DRUMToCHTY TALES PLEASED
THE AUDIENCE.
The Celebrated Scotch Writer-Divine
Presented by President David
Starr Jordan of Stan
ford.
READ FROM HIS STORIES
DRUMTOCHTY TALES PLEASED
THE AUDIENCE.

The Rev. James Watson, better known
this side of the Kirkyard as Ian
Maclaren, made his initial bow last night
at the California Theater to a San Fran
cisco audience. In some respects he is
disappointing, but invariably pleasantly.
In others he far exceeded the expecta-
lions of his hearers, who, sad TO say,
were fewer than the man and the occa-
sion warranted.
The annalist of Drumtochty would never
be taken for preacher. He has that cut
Of the jib and some Of that spread of
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-04-06
CHINESE GAMBLING FINES.
The Police Judges Meet but Fail to
Agree Upon Uniform Course.

In view of the confusion as to fines i'm
posed upon Chinese gamblers a meeting
of the Police Judges was held yesterday
morning to discuss whether it would not
be advisable 10 agree upon a definite
course of action so that the fines would
be uniform. The matter was discussed
pro and con, but no agreement was
reached ana each Judge will inf1ict fines
according to his own Judgment.
1t was pointed out at the meeting that
the evidence, particularly in the fantan
cases, was, as a rule, altogether lacking,
and in that case 1t was better TO impose
fine of s. or $40, which would go into
the city treasury. rather than impose a
heavy fine and have the case appealed
and the judgment set aside by the SUI
perior Court, as has been the result in
numerous instances.
As it was believed that the Judges
would hold office only for this year the
term OF the presiding Judge was reduced
TO three months so that each would have
the honor, and Judge Graham will be the
presiding Judge for the next three
months
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-04-06
NO MORE BODIES
YET RECOVERED

EUREKA. April 5-No bodies haye
yet been recovered from the Chilkat
In the opinion of the life-saving crew
it is doubtful if they will ever come
ashore. The beach is still covered with
wreckage and valuable pieces of cargo.
The cargo which was one of the lar
gest and most valuable yet taken from
this bay by her, is practically a total
loss. 1t consisted OF 435 900 shingles,
$500 feet of lumber, LOG boxes OF butter,
60 cases condensed milk, 60 cases con-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-04-06
She Has Been Got
Off the Rocks.
is ON HER WAY TO PANAMA
AFTER TEMPORARY REPAIRS
SHE I'LL COME HERE.
Alaska Packers Associations Flag
on the Front-Repairst to the Bat
tleship Iowa Nearly
Finished.

The Pacific Mail Company's steamer
Peru arrived from Panama and way
ports last Tuesday night, with twelve
cabin and seven steerage passengers.
When the Starbuck went on the uncha1t-
ed rock near Tiger Island it was
the Peru that was sent to her assist
ance. At that time it was given out
that the Starbuck would be total loss,
but the officers of the Peru say the story
was grossly exaggerated and that the
vessel has been got off and will be in
Panama in few days. A hole was stove
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-04-06

The Tivoli operate spectacle, "Beauti-
full Goldenlocks," is rapidly getting into
first-class shape and seems destined for a
long run.
The Southwell company at the Grand
will continue all week in The Black Hus-
sar," a most .creditable production. Mon
day night will witness an elaborate re-
chief"
At the Alcazar 1.-The Charity BALI will
be retired with the closing of the week
in favor of a revival of "Humbug, a
Roland Reed comedy that was very sue
cessful at this house last season.
The California reopens on the 18th inst
with the Rays-Emma and Johnnie-in
"A Hot Old Time"
Marshal Wilder, Kara the juggler. and
Josephine Gassman and her coon prodi-
gies are big hits in a remarkably strong
bill at the Orpheum.
Agnes Herndon and the Eastern stock
company are pleasing the patrons of the
Alhambra in a melodrama named Mar
Tied, Not Mated"
The amateur Trilby dance will be re-
Sally and Congo have made Siamistic
hit in vaudeville.
Sauer will give recitals at the Grand
Opera-house on the afternoons of April
10 and 81 The prices range from 81 to So.
Rosenthal plays in the same theater the
week following at cut prices
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-04-06
SIX SURVIVORS OF THE CHKAT DISASTER WHO ARRIVED HERE YESTERDAY

the part of Government officials whose
duty it is to protect life and property
on the seas, as far as possible, by
BILE, to pass them and allow men to
perish with one of these sodden loads
around his body. Some one should
answer to the Government for this
criminal negligence, to call it no
worse,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-04-06
Degree of Honor.

The Grand Lodge of the Degree of
Honor held its initial meeting in Shasta
Hall, Native Sons building, yesterday
with Mrs. Evelyn f. Mayor, grand chief
of honor, in the chair. The grand off,
GERS were all at their stations and there
were present about ninety representa-
tives.
The reports of the grand officers were
submitted and subsequently adopted and
the Grand Lodge degree was conferred on
thirty-eight past chiefs of honor.
The report of the committee on laws
amending the constitution was adopted.
There were number of minor changes.
The most important change is that mere
after the usher and inside and outside
watch shall be appointed instead uf
elected.
To-day the. Grand Lodge will elect its
officers for the ensuing year.
The reports show that during the year
ten new lodges were instituted that there
are now forty-six lodges in the State
with membership of 1892. as against 1874
last year.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-04-06
Died of His Injuries.

Louis Robohm, a teamster residing at
i12 Morris avenue, died yesterday from
the effects of injuries received a few days
ago by accidentally falling out of his
wagon. He was native of Germany.
20 years old, and left widow and chill
dren.
Coroner Hill was convinced that Rob-
ohms death was accidental and allowed
the body 20 remain at the residence. No
autopsy will be held =
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-04-06
Child Study Club.

Professor Walter Magee of the State
University will speak on Physical Cul-
ture', at O'Clock Friday afternoon at the
Occidental Hotel. All interested are in
ytted TO attend.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-04-06
Yosemite Valley.

Via Inspiration Point, now open for tour
lists. Roads in excellent condition. Now
is the time to see. Yosemite stages run
daily. Sleeping car to Raymond com
mencing April g. Office S. P Co. 61S Mkt
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-04-06
COMMENT AND NEWS OF
ACTORS AND SINGERS

The Bostonians are making out a big
week with THE Serenade." Next week
will be the last of their season with
Robin Hood" for the bill.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-04-06
ADVERTISEMENTS
WELSBACH PATENTS SUST TANNED.
COURT OF APPEALS.
ADVERTISEMENTS.

Judge Shipman, in the United States
Circuit Court Of Appeals has rendered a de-
cision finally sustaining the WeIsbach Com
panys patent
Every manufacturer, seller or user Of in
.candescent gas lights other than the WeIsbaCh
is, in view Of this decision, an infringek
All infringers will be proceeded against at
once. We again caution the public against
the purchase Of an incandescent mantle other
than that made and sold by the Wesbach
Company or its agents.
Every genuine Wesbach lamp has the
trade mark "Welsbach" conspiouousY printed
upon the package and upon the burner ITSELF
For sale by all first-cass dealers in gas
appliances.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-04-06
To Cue a Cold in One poy

Take Laxative BToniG QE;nine Tablets All
druggsts refund The money II II fails TO cure.
26e The genuine has L b. Q. on each tablet.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-04-06

The Tivoli operate spectacle, "Beauti-
full Goldenlocks,' is rapidly getting into
first-class shape and seems destined for a
long run.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-04-06

The California reopens on the 18th inst.
with the Rays-Emma and Johnnie-in
"a Hot Old Time
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-04-06

Marshal Wilder, Kara the juggler. and
Josephine GaSsman and her coon prodi-
gies are big hits in a remarkably strong
bill at the Orpheum.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-20
SPREADING RAILS
WRECK A TRAIN
Disaster to the Great Northern
EdstbouDd Filler Near
Spokane.

Wilson
thirtyfve miles
accident attributed spreading OF the
cars piled in confusion
been slightly
the wreckng was
physicians attend
burned aft accident
at
without warning the engine
which Then the locomotive turned her nose TO one
bluff the turned one side with the
the The mall
smoker the OF
train and
All the other
the rails
minutes the
that it almost
i1e of Meanwhile broken
flames Frank Montague
he
mail Before the had
nearly all mail
to of safety.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-20
ARTHUR DEWEESE
DIES A PAOPER
Was a Classmate OF
James l.. Flood.
HIS PARENTS ONCE WEALTHY
FORMERLY PROMINENT IN SAN
FRANCISCO.
Eventful Career of the Son Comes to
a Close in a Helping Hand
Institute in Kansas
City.
Special Dispatch to The call.

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 19.-Arthur De-
weese. the son of once wealthy parents
and years ago a classmate of James L.
Flood. son of the late bonanza king,
died here to-day at the Helping Hand
Institute Penniless, Deweese entered
the institute last fall and had worked
there since then. He was known as
Frank Ross, and not till his death from
pneumonia to-day did his identity be-
come known.
Deweese was born in San Francisco
and was sent to the Leland Stanford
University. When reYerses came to his
parents young DeweeSe became clerk
in a San Francisco bank, later led an
eyentful life in Colorado mining camps
and then purchased a ranch in Texas.
In this last enterprise he lost, and, be-
coming respondent, he joined the army,
being detailed in the Seventh Cavalry.
He was promoted to sergeant and de-
tailed to Washington, where he kept
books in the Army Department.
After receiving an honorable dlS-
charge Deweese worked as a cowboy
on a Southwestern ranch, and one night
ayerted a stampede, nearly losing his
life. He finally drifted to Kansas City
last fall and soon, becoming Pennies,
applied to the institute for shelter.
Ten days ago James L. Flood, his OLD
classmate, was married in this city, the
wedding being one of the most sumptu-
Gus ever seen in Kansas City.
Deweese's father, who lives In ST
Louis. has been notified.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-20
SENATOR MASON
MAKES A SLIP
Kissed for Utterances on
Philippines.
AT A LAFAYETTE MEETING
IN AID OF THE FUND FOR THE
MONUMENT.
Sons Of the American Revolution
Further the Project and the Only
Discord Is Caused by the
Illinois Statesman.
IN AID OF THE FUND FOR THE
MONUMENT.
Special pispatch to The can.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-The Column
bia Theater was we'll tiled tonight at
a meeting held under the auspices Of
the Societies of the Sons Of the Revo-
luton and Of the American Revolution,
in aid of the fund for the proposed
statue of Lafayette, to be erected by
Americans in Paris during the EXPOSE
ton year Well known public men and
prominent citizens of the district were
present. The Marine Band furnished
the music and the audience sang patri-
otto songs.
Robert J. Thompson of Chicago, sec
rotary of the Lafayette Memorial Com
mission and the originator Of the idea,
delivered an interesting address.
Representative f. H. Gillett Of Mass
achusetts said, among other things:
To-day the doctrines of Lafayette are
dominant. From US he learned them /;
he was the most effective missionary
we sent forth; the noblest personifica-
ton Of our principles and, in perpetu-
ating in Paris his memory, we are per-
petuating our Hottest traditions"
Senator Mason of Illinois delivered a
speech in support of the proposed mon
ument. There was one reference which,
however, did not meet with the ap-
prevail of the entire audience.
Yes he said, Hungary had her
Lafayette. Poland had her Lafayette,
America had her Lafayette and the
Philippines will have their Lafayette"
Loud applause greeted this remark,
but a moment later, when portion of
the audience realized the aim of this
statement, Kisses became louder and
louder
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-20
DRUNKEN DEBAUCH
ENDS IN DEATH
Four Persons Asphyxiated by Gas
in Philadelphia
Dwelling,

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 19. Mrs
Charles Fahrenkamp, aged SO years; her
two children, Florence and William, aged
respectively 10 and years, and an I'M
known woman aged about 35 years, were
found dead to-day in a room in Mrs. Fab
renkamp's home, on North Fifty-second
street. The gas was turned on, and life
APPARENTLY had been extinct for several
days. Scattered about the first floor were
remnants of cigars and cigarettes and
empty beer and whisky BOTTLES.
The bodies were found BY neighbor,
who had forced an entrance to the house.
The last heard from the inmates of the
house was on Thursday, when the piano
was kept playing until late hour. Mrs.
Fahrenkamp's husband, who is travel
ing salesman, left home about week
ago on business for his firm.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-20
PAPERS READ IN THE
COUNCIL OF WOMEN
National Organization Brings It's
Washington Session to
Close.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-There was
large attendance at the final public meet
ing at the Church of Our Father of the
triennial session of the National Coun-
ell of Women. Several interesting papers
were read. The business of the council
will be closed at a secret session to-mor-
row.
The first paper to-day was by Mary
Newbury Adams of Iowa, entitled st.
Hilda of Whitby-How ADDRESSES Were
Educators and Civilizers.' She briefly
reviewed the life of this remarkable
woman and of her work at Whitby. In
every historic epoch, she said, there was
found an organizing genius, who brought
to a focus the interests of the people
with an appreciation of the learning OF
other ages ST. Hiilda was such a genius
for the English language 1900 years ago.
She was an example of a mother of lit
erature-those who prepared the home
for the gifted and kept brightest the fires
conditions for those who can do and
speak.
Elizabeth B. Grannis Of New York
read scholarly paper, entitled rs the
Church Universal Hindrance or a Help
to the Development of Womankind?' '
Christ she said, came to establish the
church universal, and there could be no
justification for any division, branch or
denomination of the church. 1t should
ever hold the banner of unity aloft and
should work individually and collectively
of Christ throughout the world.
1.-THE Message of the Madonna, by
Elizabeth Boynton Harbert of Illinois
closed the meeting.