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CROSBY A BANKRUPT.
Yet He Lives In a Handsome Home
and Spends the Winters Abroad.

NEW YORK, July 11.-Albert
Crosby of Brewster, Mass, and for
merly rich and prominent in Chicago,
where he owned the Crosby Opera
house and the Mavoy Brewing Com
pany, was examined in bankruptcy
proceedings here to-day.
In his petition he described his as
sets as consisting of a few old clothes.
He lives in handsome home on Cape
Cod.
Mrs. Crosby testified to-day that she
owns the estate at Brewster, has
100000 in bank, mortgages for $780,
600 more, real estate valued at $780, O,000
and furniture and paintings valued at
$4,000, besides her claim for $4,000
against Mr.. Crosby for advances made
by her to him from time to time.
Mr.. Crosby said he had owned moth
ing since 1875, when he gave his all
to his wife. Since then he has lived by
borrowing from her, he asserts. They
usually spend the winters abroad, and
the summers at Brewster.
The city of Chicago holds a judg-
ment of $50O,OOO against Crosby, who
was a surety on the bond of David A.
Gage when the latter was City Treas
urer of Chicago, and defaulted in a
very large sum. Crosby is also heavily
involved in India.
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PROFESSOR 1DE WHEELER.
The Newly Elected President Of the
State University Arrives.

State University Arx1veS.
SAN FRANCISCO. July 11.-Presi-
dent Benjamin Ide Wheeler, the newly
elected head of the University of Cali
fornia, arrived from the East this
morning, and was present at the reg
ular monthly meeting of the Board OF
Regents held at the Hopkins Institute
of Art at O'Clock this afternoon. He
was introduced to the members of the
board by Regent Rodgers.
w. H. L. Barnes was called to the
chair, and a few minor business mat
ters were quickly disposed Of.
To afford President Wheeler the op-
portunity to become acquainted with
the Regents, and also to inspect the
workings of the University, on motion
of Regent Rodgers the board adjourned
to meet again on Tuesday next, the
18th instant.
The most important business trans
acted by the Regents was the adoption
of resolution providing for the crea-
ton of a shortage in the present per
cent. fund, SO that the institution may
be relieved from the embarrassment
of falling short some $4,000 in the
budget. To balance their account it
will be necessary for the Regents to
secure the passage of a deficiency bill
at the next session of the Legislature.
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WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Temperature About Normal in the
Great Valleys.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1.-Wea-
ther conditions and general forecast.
The following maximum tempera-
lures were reported from stations in
California to-day: Eureka SO, Fresno
100, Los Angeles 1S, Red Bluff 9S, San
Luis Obispo IS. San Diego 20, Sacra-
mento 49, Independence 80, Yuma 102
San Francisco data: Maximum tenn
perature SO, minimum So mean So.
The pressure has risen slowly off the
coast of California. Elsewhere west
of the Rocky Mountains it has re-
mained nearly stationary. Thunder
storms are reported in Utah and South
ern Idaho.
The temperature has fallen along the
central coast of California. In the
great valleys of California the temper
atures are about normal Over the
northern half of the Pacific Coast
warm, fair weather prevails.
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Patrick Kervin Dead.

SAN JOSE, July 11.-Patrick Kervin
Superintendent of the Consolidated
Virginia, Best and Belcher, Gould and
Curry and Utah mines. on the Com
stock lode in Nevada. died here this
evening at the O'Connor Sanitarium of
pneumonia He was a native of Coun-
ty Wexford, Ireland. aged SO years. His
widow and three children were with
him. He came to California in 1863
but subsequently went to Utah, where
he was Superintendent of the famous
Ontario mine for many years. Eleven
years ago be returned to Nevada. since
which time he has had charge of the
mines first named.
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Leather Belts

In the belts here quoted will
be found a most desirable asscrt-
ment to select from. Perhaps
six or seven dozen in all; there
are various colors to match, or
to contrast any shade of suit
and various styles of feathers
and buckles; the reduction in
prices reads like this for the
clearance sale:
Csc belts reduced to SC.
35c belts reduced to 121ac.
SOC belts reduced to 25c.
6Oc belts reduced to 3Sc.
75c belts reduced to 3Sc.
81 belts reduced to 3Sc.
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Rich Digeinss at Wreck Bav.

VICTORIA O.. CO, July 1.-THE
steamer Willapa brought news this
morning of the discovery of rich beach
diggings at Wreck Bay, five miles from
ucluclet, on the west coast of Vancou-
yer Island With the crudest appli-
ances 50 a day is being washed out.
One prospector took pan to the beach
and washed out $3.50. Great excite
ment prevails, and farmers are aban-
doning their farms to engage in gold
washing.
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NOT WRITTEN BY DREYFUs.
The Documents Used Against the
Prisoner in the Court-Martial.

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LOS ANGELES, July 11.-Daniel T.
Ames, the noted handwriting expert OF
New York, is in this city, and will be
called this afternoon as witness in
the trial Of r. A. Bird for forgery. BIRD
is alleged to have forged the signature
of G. J. Griffith, whose Private Secre-
tary he was, to numerous checks which
he cashed at the First National Bank
of this city. He was convicted at
former trial, but the Supreme Court
granted him new trial.
In an interview this morning with
reporter of the Express" Expert
Ames, who was witness in the Drey-
fus trial in France, said that the doc
uments which Dreyfus is accused of
writing are not in his handwriting, and
that the writing is not even a clever
imitation of Dreyfus' handwriting.
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WASSERMAN, KAUFMAN & co.
The AMERICAN LINER PARIS.
HAULED OFF THE ROCKS INTO
DEEP WATER.
Unless Something Unforeseen Hap
pens the Steamship Will be
Towed to Falmouth To-Day.

LONDON, July 1.-THE salvagers
Paris astern for a distance of 80
yards, and have shifted the vessels po-
sition slightly to the eastward. They
hold fires alight.
| The Paris is now clear of the rocks.
The sea is smooth. but heavy fog
| prevails tonight. The intention of
the salvagers was simply to slew the
stern of the liner so as to facilitate the
operations Of the divers, but it was
found that she moved more freely than
was expected. Three salvage boats
alone practically removed her from a
critical position unaided.
She still has a distinct list to the
starboard, and cannot be assumed out
of danger. The tugs are preparing to
tow her to Falmouth harbor.
The German salvagers are elated at
| their unexpected success in floating the
Paris. She had been weighted WITH
nearly thousand tons of granite at
the stern, with a view of hoisting her
bows free from the rock. The divers
had difficulty in getting at the ROCK.
and this was the reason for the tenta-
tive e1OrC TO move nef.
Several tugs from Falmouth proceed
ed to the scene, but the Germans were
not anxious for their assistance, offer
ing the largest tug only to for tow
age, an offer which was promptly re-
fused. 1t was then decided that the
vessel, being in position of conpara-
tive safety, should remain where shs
was for the night, and that the div
ers should continue their work of
patching the hull, so as to minimize
the risk of towing.
Unless something unforeseen occurs,
the Paris will be towed to Falmouth
tomorrow, and if on inspection her
condition warrants it, she will be tak-
en- to Southampton, or to some other
dock for repairs.
The weather late this evening is
rather unfayorable, the symptoms be ng
rain and fog, falling barometer and
slight wind from the southeast. An
increase in the wind might prove seri-
Gus. Every precaution has been taken
to anchor the liner securely. The
coast steamers are keeping a close
lookout.
Captain Watkins, the other officers
and twenty members of the crew are
still on board. The pumps are cop,
ing with the water, and there is no dam
ger of the vessel sinking.
It is understood that the salvagers
are the same parties who fioated the
Peninsular and Oriental steamer China,
which went ashore in March last year
on Azadea Point.
FALMOUTH tEngland), July 1.-THE
coast guard reports that as the Paris
began to move and to tug at her arr
chors this morning the crew was
obliged TO let out cables, and in about
an hour the liner got quite clear of
the rock and into deep water.
" A MfNOIIUER I11l1n Il -RritiSh Co
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A Young Girl Missing.

COVELO, July 1.-The Covelo and
Round Valley section is intensely ex-
cited over the mysterious disappearance
of Miss Rose Walthem, the beautiful
and accomplished stepdaughter of Syl-
vester Palmer, wealthy stockraiser
of this section. The girl is Is years
old, and disappeared from home last
evening at ) O'Clock. Over a hundred
and fifty people, mounted on horses,
are securing the mountains and unfre-
quented trails, and at 2 p M no Wis
ible trace of the missing girl had been
found
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Sylvester Discharged From Custody

SEATTLE, July lin the United
States District Court to-day Judge
Hanford discharged from custody S.
A. Sylvester, who is wanted in North
Dakota for embezzlement. Sylvester
has been in jail about one year. The
State Supreme Court ordered him re-
turned to North Dakota, but this de-
cision was disregarded by Judge Han
ford, who holds that the Federal Court
has Jurisdiction over extradition cases.
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The Egg Gatherers Relieved.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 11.-Frank
Martin and Joe Costa, two egg gather
ers, who were left on the bleak rocks
of the North Farallone Islands six
weeks ago, and We're believed to be per-
ishing from thirst, were relieved to-day
by the tug Vigilant. which carried a
supply of water and food to them. The
men refused to be brought back to the
city on the tug, as they expected a
sloop to call for them in few days,
and they did not want to lose the profit
from the thousands of eggs they had
collected
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Metal Belts
and Girdles

Some very handsome creations
among these; some very artistic
designing and coloring; made
entirely of metal, linked to-
gether, some gi1ded, some silver
and steel effects; others oxidized,
and many of them gEstcn with
Jewels of various co1ors, which
add much to their attractive
ness; former price and value
have been lost sight of in this
instance. Let it suffice TO say
that the reduced CLEARANCE
SALE PRICES ARE 121ac, 1Sc,
23c and 35c.
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Battleship Iowa.

SEATTLE, July 1.-THE battleship
Iowa floated out of the drydock at the
naval station tonight She started
out at 7:30, and by $50 was anchored
in the sound. The event was witnessed
by large number Of excursion sts from
this city While in the dock the Iowa
was thoroughly cleaned and bilge
keels were put on.
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Killan Dies of His Injuries.

OAKLAND, July 11-Bernard Killan
who was accidentally shot in the head
near Haywards by Joseph Loesh last
Sunday morning, died of his injuries at
the County Infirmary this afternoon
John Gallagher, the other victim, who
was shot in the left eye, will recover
though he will probably lose the sight
of the injured eye. Loesh has been re-
leased from custody. all concerned
being satisfied that the shooting was
accidental
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Victims Of the Newman Collision.

SAN FRANCISCO, July H. = Only
three or four victims of yesterdays )
railroad accident at Newman remain in
this city, the rest having gone to Los
Angeles to-day to attend the National
Educational Association Convention
OF the injured ones who are here little
can be learned. as every effort is being
made to keep the news from the public.
even their names being withheld 1t
is understood around the Grand Hotel
where the victims are stopping, that
they are progressing under the care of
the physicians.
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Fatally Injured in a Runaway.

STOCKTON, July 11.-Charles Hut
ton, who was injured in a runaway
While working for Cy Moreing, the VAL
ley Road contractor, died at the County
Hospital. He was injured internally
by the wheels which passed over his
abdomen, and suffered intense pain for
five days, until death relived him. He
is supposed to have relatives in San
Francisco, but they have not yet been
located
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Must Provide Seats for Clerks.

LONDON, July 1.-THE House of
Lords this evening passed the second
reading of the bill requiring shopkeepers
to provide seats for their assistants by
vote of 73 in favor to % opposed.
The Marquis of Salisbury spoke and
voted against the measure
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Novel Scheme to Make a Fortune

SEATTLE, July 11-H j. Coleman
of Eagle River. Wis. who sails from
here tomorrow for Alaska, has a novel
scheme to make fortune in the Klon-
dixie. He will take with him double
decked crate of cats. on which he ex-
poets to realize at least $1,000. He
says the rats are very troublesome in
Dawson. and his cats will bring frorn
$40 to $50 each.
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NEVADA GovERNoRsH1P.
Testimony in the Contest for the
Office Closed.

CARSON, July 11.-Testimony in the
Governorship contest closed this morn
ing. OF the ballots to which no OBJ
lection was interposed by either side,
Sadler has a majority of 60.
Mcmillan objected to 200 ballots and
Sadler to $40. The court will decide
upon all objected ballots.
The court appointed Thursday, July
18th, for the re-examination of ballots
before attorneys of both sides. This
will occupy two days. During the re-
count the court will make an examina-
ton of the rejected ballots probably
deciding on the validity of some. The
court adjourned till Thursday.
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Five Years at Hard Labor.

SPOKANE CWash.), July 11-Five
years at hard labor in the State Peni-
tentiary and a fine of $1,000 was the
sentence passed this morning by
Judge Prather upon DIR. c. W. Power,
who was convicted of causing the death
of Cora Rinehart at the United States
House last December by performing a
criminal operation upon her. and after
ward neglecting to give her proper
care.
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JErFR1Es AND JEFFoRDs.
The Champion Backs Out of His
Offer to the Latter.

Offer to the Latter.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 11.-News
has been received ia this city in the
shape of a telegram from Billy De-
laney, Jim Jeffries' trainer, which
seems to indicate that the champion
has backed out of his proposed 4-round
go with Jeffords, the husky heavy
weight from Angels Camp.
Jeffries proposed to knock out his
man in four rounds, or forfeit $500. The
National Club made a match for next
week, and Jeffords arrived here to-day
to sign articles. The following from
Delaney, however, would indicate that
Jeffries is unwilling to meet the man
who so nearly got decision over him
before he became champion:
"Thall informs me that the match Is
off. You better see him"
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MISS IVAN FAvREs CLAIM.
The United States Government Not
Liable.

s WASHINGTON; July 1.-THE Sec
retary of State has sent ambassador
Cambon of France. an answer to the
latter's recent letter submitting the
claim of Miss Ivan Favre for $4,000
damages attributed to the capture OF
the French steasner olinde Rodriguez.
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Walking Hats

Women's walking hats. of va
rious styles and a variety Of
straw braids; co1ors navy, red.
brown and black; all with silk
band around, some with fan
bow and quill at side. Reduced
from 81. so to
CLEARANCE 1e,
SALE PRICE lOC
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WILL OF WIN. STEELE.
None Of the Estate Shall be Ex-
pended for Support Of Church.

SAN RAFAEL. July 1.-THE will of
William Steele, late manager of the
London and San Francisco Bank, who
died in Mill Valley a few weeks ago,
was filed for probate to-day. The whole
of the estate, which is valued at $780,
000, is left to the widow, Isabel Steele,
and at her death is to go to the daugh-
ter of the deceased. The closing para
graph of the will requests that the
body of the deceased be cremated, and
that not one cent of his estate be ex-
pended upon or in any chapel or
church, or upon the support or en-
couragement, directly or indirectly, of
any minister of the gospel or on mis-
sionaries of any sect.
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The conemaugh Sail. for Manila.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1.-THE
transport Conemaugh sailed for Manila
to-day with 275 horses and thirty-Nve
men. Lieutenant Wymans was in
command The Conemaugh carries an
immense amount of material to the
Philippines. Besides ammunition, she
will take down great quantity Of
stores. =
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Chief Glass Publicly Reprimanded

LOS ANGELES, July 11.-Chief of
Police Glass was publicly and almost
apologetically reprimanded to- day by
Mayor Eaton for insubordination in
losing his temper and talking back"
at Commissioner Scarborough and a
delegation of citizens at meeting Of
the Board of Police Commissioners
two weeks ago. The "reprimand" has
been placed on record in the Police
Commission, and the incident which
came so near costing the Chief a sus-
pension from pay and duty may be said
to be closed so far as any particular ac-
ton on it by the commission is con-
cerned. f
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llI'll9I] S{l!la3
SUMNER CLEARANCE SALE
Embroideries

This IL . quantity comprising
several hundred yards of fine,
strong nainsook and cambric
embroideries, in new patterns,
which we just received. It was
bought at undervalue prices,
and, being already largely stock
ed, this lot goes into this sale at
much less than half regular val
ne; the widths range from ~ to
10 inches; for the little folks
clothes, for your Summer dresses
and for muslin underwear.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICES, 7c,
80, 12c, l5c and 19c PER YARD.
GREAT SAVINGS HERE.
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Jetted Belts

The very latest style in belts,
it's true; yet we have too many
of a couple of styles, and will
move them at the reduced
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE, CSC
and $1.45.
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White Sailors

Also Of rough braid straw, on
the latest block; have black silk
bands around, with neat bow at
side; our best sellers at SOC. Re-
duced now TO
CLEARANCE 20.
SALE PRICE OCC
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Mrs.
Patterson

says Curtis & Co.'s teas and cof :
fees are just lovely. Her nus
band used to grOwi about the
coffee in the morning, but now he
praises it s'Out of sight" Mar
ket, grocery and fruit store, half
a block below WeinStock, Lubin
& Co., 30S X street.
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Union Savings Bank Failure.

SAN JOSE, July 11-Suit was
brought to-day by H. A. Marckres for
himself and on behalf of all the de-
positors of the Union Savings Bank to
enjoin the Directors and Secretary of
the bank from selling the delinquent
stock on which assessment has been
levied and is unpaid. advertised for
next Saturday. This sale, by taking
stock from the hands of present hold
ers, would not only prevent collection
of assessment, but remove liability for
$40 per share still unpaid on the sub
Scription contracts.
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White Sailors

For ladies, made on the latest
block, Of rough braid straw,
with black and navy silk band
around and bow; rapid sellers at
Use.
CLEARANCE en-
SALE PRICE OUC
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Blame for the Newman Accident.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1.-THE Off
cials of the Southern Pacific Railroad
have made a partial investigation of
the accident on Monday at Newman,
and it is said have fixed the blame upon
Engineer Archie Ben Allen of the
teachers excursion train, and E. c.
Hartwell, the station agent. The lat
ter is alleged to have erred in the use
of the semaphore signals, and the for
mer in running ahead of his time En-
gineer Allen has been suspended, but
whether temporarily or permanently is
not known. He has been running trains
over that line for many years.
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Metallic
Skirts

The most popular new under
skirt on the market. These quot
ed in this item are the regular
$50 quality, with bias striped,
corded Spanish founce; the col
ors Of stripes are red, blue, green
and silver combinations, con-
trasting black.
CLEARANCE o. M
SALE PRICE Ql.UU
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VANCOUVER, July 11.-British Co
lumbia has just fioated successfully in
London a loan OF f340, 900 {S1,-
700 00O at a fraction over SO. This
is one per cent higher than the best
price obtained for any previous loan.
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Metallic
Skirts

In a better grade than those
quoted above, in stripes of gold,
silver and green contrasting the
black in combination; has deep
Spanish hounce, bias striped and
corded.
CLEARANCE O. PO
SALE PRICE Dl.CU
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cal complexion from the Tax Collector,
but it is claimed that politics do not
arise in the case.
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Fancy Sailors

Made from reed and fancy
braided straw, plated together
the latest style block; they're
shaded or in mu1titones of the
late colorings; formerly priced
$l.5O.
CLEARANCE Or
SALE PRICE Zoe
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Ladies' Swiss
Embroidered
HandkerChiefs

These dainty handkerchiefs
are thin, sheer swiss bits, pretti-
ly embroidered in neat and at
tractive patterns; very much un-
der regular value at
CLEARANCE q
SALE PRICE &C each
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If they wish to win a decisive victory be-
fore the arrival of the British reinforce
which are II at Capetown and
which can be dispatched at once for Dur
pan. The retirement of the garrison
from Stormberg Junction before it could
be attacked by a Free State force advanc-
ing from Burghersdorp is regarded by
military writers as a proof that East
London will not be used as a base of sup
plies for the army corps and that De Aar
n Naauwpoort will be the first line OF
the British defense of Cape Colony. with
CapetoWn n Port Elizabeth behind
them. Stormberg was occupied by half
OF the Berkshire regiment without field
guns or cavalry and Sir Redvers Butler
has wisely ordered the garrison to retire.
Thes retention of Naauwpoort is Of much
greater Importance since it commands the
approach from Port Elizabeth, the near
est base of supplies for either Kimberly
or Bloemfontein.
The keenest military writer's who ana
lyze the situation lay stress upon the
fact that the Dutch allies are wasting
their resources by attacking the British
at too many points instead of concentrate
ing their efforts upon one or two points.
This is true. Whatever advantage the
Beers have won have been from the reck-
lessness of their enemies. The Beers
have made graVer tactical mistakes han
the English staff, although its record is
not particularly brilliant in defensive
work and they have allowed three weeks
to slip by without winning a decisive sue
cess by virtue of overwhelming superior
ity in numbers.