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The San Francisco call., 1899-12-21
HOMES OF THREE
FAMILIES THROWN
IN DEADLY PERIL
DastardIy Work of an
InCendiary.
FRAME BUILDING SET ON FIRE
Fire Marshal Towe and the Police
Endeavoring to Get a Clew to
the Fiend, With Small
Hope of Success.

The dastardly work OF an incendiary in
attempting to burn down a two-story
frame building on the northeast corner OF
Fifth and Clara streets was brought TO
the attention of Fire Marshal Towe yes
terday and he at once placed himself in
communication with the police TO get
their aid in obtaining a clew TO the per-
peIrator of the crime.
The building is an old one. The ground
floor is occupied as butcher shop, and in
the upper floors the families of Mrs. En-
wright, Mrs. O'Leary and Mrs. Smith
live. There is only one means of egress
ana ingress TO the three families by a
stairway leading from Fifth street. AT
the bottom Of the stairway there is d
uoOr opening on TO the sidewalk
About clock last SATURDAY morning
a passer-by noticed smoke issuing
through the bottom of the door. He
opened the door. and when he saw the
stairway on fire he ran into the middle OF
the street and yelled Fire, fire" His
shouts awakened James Riley, who rooms
with Mrs. Enwright, and he rushed from
his bedroom 10 the top OF the stairway.
de aroused the other inmates, and with
the use of several bucketfuls of water the
flames were eXtinguished.
An investigation showed that some one
had placed large wooden box filled with
wood and paper and saturated with coal
oil at the foot of the stairway and had set
1t on fire. the door hiding him from the
observation Of any stray pedestrian. What
object the incendiary could have is a mys-
terry. as the building is not insured. The
Fire Marshal is Inclined TO think that il
was the work of a crank, as he has had
experience with that class on several pre-
vious occasions.
If the fire had got any headway the
stairs would have been destroyed, cutting
off the only mode of escape for the in
mates, who were all asleep at the time.
Their lives were unquestionably saved by
the opportune discovery Of the smoke by
the passer-by. Every effort will be made
to find the fiend. although there is now
small hope of doing so. If the Fire Mar
shal had been notified earlier the chance
OF detection would have been all the
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-21
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The San Francisco call., 1899-12-21
YATES PROVES
HIMSELF TO Be
AN HONEST MAN
Secret of the Lambert
Estate.
HAD LARGE INTERESTS HERE
OIL Dealer Acted as Agent for the
Coffee Planter and Held Deeds
TO Bis California Prop
erty.
HAD LARGE INTERESTS HERE

Al honest mans the noblest work OF God.
Pope.
G. NJ Yates OF the Arm OF Yates & Co.
has demonstrated that he Is all that
Diogenes went searching for In vain until
he wore the soles OF his shoes. For years
he has had Ia his possession property val
ued at over $4,000. which belonged TO the
late Walter Lambert. the Guatemalan
ET'E-++N"-r a~s1l1AFTFN NHa EEWN nave as TlUUU
as scrap OF paper or a scratch OF a pen
20 show that he had any interest in the
property, but when his viii was filed in
the courts OF the Central American re-
public Yates notified the attorneys that
tho estate had realty IN san Francisco
standing in his name OF which the ad-
ministrator had no knowledge.
Lambert bad great faith ina Yates. and
81 has been demonstrated that his conf
denco was not misplaced. He went to
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-21
CALIFORNIA BANKS SAFE.
No Danger of Feeling the Eastern
Money Market Troubles.

Bank Commissioner Barrett states that
the present furry and money excitement
IN the East has not one chance in n thou
sand OF being felt in this State. The re-
cent call for stRtments OF the business OF
the banks has brought forth reports that
show that the financial standing of the
banking establishments of California is
better than II has been for years. In
truth. one Of the complaints OF the bank
ers is that they have too much money on
hand. In other words. money is cheap.
Al the last reports there was about S32.-
100000 in cash on hand. against about
S2l60o0.0o0 Of deposits. Since that report
the increase has been very material, the
majority OF the banks Of the State car
rying over 40 per cent cash. Besides cash.
Commissioner Barrett says that the banks
have plenty OF collateral and no end OF
securities OF the best kind. large blocks OF
Government bonds being among the secur-
tiles. Whatever may result from the
financial furry and uncertainty in the
Eastern money market there is no danger
of IL being felt here
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-21
ANDREW MARTINS ESTATE.
Value It at Over Three
Hundred Thousand Dollars.

The inventory and appraisement of the
estate of the late Andrew d. Martin were
filed yesterday. The estate is valued in
total at S3l9.340. The principal items in
the estate are IA shares of Stearns rancho
stock, valued at $500; 40 shares San
Francisco Gas and Electric COMPANY.
$3.50: 140 shares San Francisco Gas Light
Company. 1920; 625 shares Eastern Oregon
Land Company. $34,3 ,375: legacy due from
estate Of Wfnnifred Martin. $500; undivid-
ed one-flfth interest in the estate of the
late Annie Donahue. subject to the life
estate now vested in Eleanor Martin $3.50
SO; furniture and effects at Palm Springs
$500: carriages at Palm Springs. 500.
Palm Springs House. $1,000; real estate
$4,000. An accompanying affidavit made
by Mrs. Genevieve Goad Martin states
that the inventory contains all CT the es-
tate properties.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-21

Guatemala with his bride, a San Fran
cisco lady. about twenty years ago and
engaged IN coffee planting. He was sue
cesstul in his business ventures and
sought an investment for the surplus
earnings OF his plantation. Remembering
his OLD friend Yates, he sent HIM from
time 10 time various sums TO Invest in
California real estate. In all some S2O!yJO
was RENTED. Among Lamberts papers
there was nothing TO snow that Yates had
ever received 4 cent of the money or that
the deceased had any interests in this
city.
After his death In San Francisco last
January his will was offered for probate
IN the Guatemalan courts. In the mean
time his brother in this city applied for
letters testamentary on the estate, and IN
his petition set forth that the only prop
erty owned by the deceased within the
Jurisdiction OF the California courts were
a few personal effects of small value.
During the progress OF probating the es-
tate in Central America letter was re-
ceiVcd from Z. NJ. Yates announcing that
he had invested a fortune In real estate
for the deceased in the vicinity OF San
Francisco and that he desired 10 turn II
over 10 the proper parties designated by
the court. To the widow and her attorney
the news came as a complete surprise.
The estate in Guatemala was heavily In
numbered, and when the debts were paid
little would have been left, but the infor-
nation from Yates made the estate a
valuable one.
There was nothing 10 prevent Mr.. Yates
from retaining possession OF the property.
and among his effects there was nothing
TO show that he had ever made invest
ments here. All OF the deeds were in the
name OF Yates. The property consists OF
valuable possessions on Seventh street in
this city and several farms in the most
fertile sections OF the State.
The story that Lambert had led a dual
life that was exposed by the provisions
OF his will is not borne out by the facts.
The woman who accompanied him TO this
city last January was not his wife. She is
Josephine Marina. who was his reputed
mistress. and IS at present in Paris with
her two children. whom Lambert aC-
knowledges I'm his will
Mrs. Lambert Is in Guatemala manag-
ing her late husbands coffee plantations.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-21
Court Robin Hoods Anniversary.

Court Robin Hood No. of the Foresters
of America was twenty-five years old yes
terday, and last night the members cele-
brated that event by social in the main
hall Of the Alcazar building and later on
by a banquet in one of the leading down
town dining rooms. The members and
their wives or lady relatives assembled TO
the number Of two hundred enjoyed a fine
programme Of dances, which gave them
ar appetite for the good things that were
subsequently laid before them. After the
supper there were musical selections by
an orchestra. ballads by Miss NJ. McCui-
Tough and responses to various toasts by
Court Deputy Herman Kohn. Joseph Tun-
gate. DR.. Adams and members OF the
court
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-21
MESSENGER BOYS AS
VAUDEVILLE ACTORS
ENTERTAINMENT OF THE STAN
FORD SOCIAL CLUB.
Nothing Slow About the Lads When
It Came to Furnishing Amuse-
ment for Their Friends.

There was nothing slow about the
Western Union Telegraph messenger
boys last evening. at least among those
who form the Stanford Social Club This
organization is composed OF those who
during the most of the time wear the
uniforms OF the telegraph company. A
year ago they decided 10 organize a So
ciaI body with the laudable aim and OBJ
ject OF promoting sociability and in
tellectual Improvement In their ranks.
In casting about for a name, they remem-
bered the kindness Of Mrs. Jane Stan
ford, who had previously shown her re-
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-21

BUTTED A POLICEMAN
WITH HIS W00LLY HEAD
BEN TURBEA, CoLoRED ACTOR,
ASSERTS HIS RIGHTS.
BE Is Convicted on Two Charges by
Judge Mogan and Another
Charge Is Dismissed.

Ben Turbea, a colored citizen. who
claims to be an actor. was charged In
Judge Mogan's court yesterday with dis
turbing the peace, obstructing the side
walk and battery. He made strong de-
fense. but the evidence was overwhelm-
ingly against him.
According to the testimony of Police
men Geimann and Edwards. who arrested
Turbea, he was among a crowd of colored
soldiers who were making a disturbance
in front OF 81 Grant avenue, a lodging
house kept by Mrs. Tilden. a colored lady,
They were fiourishing razors and talking
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-21
Gregory Will Contest.

The hearing Of the contest of the will of
the late Catherine f. Gregory was contin-
ued before Judge Trout yesterday. Carl
Eisenschimel. the handwriting expert. was
called on behalf Of the contestant, Attor-
ney Robert Ash, and said that in his onin-
ion the will was a forgery Theodore
Kytka has also testified that IN his opin-
ion the will is bogus. Samuel Keesfng
and James Grany also testified in favor
OF the contestant. after which an ad-
journment was taken.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-21
Calendars for 1900.

California Violets." California wild
Flowers and Golden Poppies" are the
most popular calendars for 1900: price SOC
each. Catalogues and price list of all
kinds Of calendars furnished on applica-
ton. Sanborn. Vail & Co, 7il Market ST..
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-21
Toilet Articles.

Our beautiful boxes Of fine perfumery
combs, brushes and mirrors In celluloid
and ebony, with sterling silver mountings,
make elegant presents for a lady. San
born. Vail & Co, al Market street.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-21

Call and you will save money. also please
your gentlemen friends. Novelties in mems 8
furnishing goods. Beamishs, 209 Montgy.' .
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-21
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Miss Lowell Crab.
City Will make of the largest Eastern cities and Canada
with travelling
Diego After the southern Of
Elizabeth Crab and
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The San Francisco call., 1899-12-21
After read
ngthrough
these items
you will be
astonished
to learn how
much you
can buy for
little money.

Cntlery
An elegant line of Carver, Mani
cure and Scissor Sets in cases.
MnSfc Rolls
tn assorted ieatherS-....z5c to s. -
In Nile Alligator...-s4.oo and $500
Mexican CaTved...-sz.z5 to sI7.oo
Fans
Empire Fans, pretty designs In
gauZe or Silk...........25c TO $3.50
We have some exceptional val
ues at from $500 TO $1,000.
Manicure Sets
pieces in Celluloid Case............
.................. .........75c and 81. 90
s pieces CaSe.........sI.5O and $500
More complete SetS...s7.5 so to $500
Poker Sets
In Leatherette Case. Chips and
CardS................sz. 90 and $500
In Oak Case, Chips and CaIds...
.....--.....................S so 10 800
In Mahogany Case, 900 Chips,
decks Cards.....-..............sS. 90
WrItfNg Desks
Wood, lock and key..-5oe to $3.50
Smokers Sets
Fancy fitted Case.....sz.oo 10 $500
Brushes
Genuine Ebony. Sterling Silver
Mounted. ....-... sI.35 to s7.75
Military" per pair..s3. so to 81. so
Cloth Brushes, Ebony, Sterling
Mounted eJ...............sI.5o so to $500
Ebenoid, Sterling Mounted. 2-piece
set, in box. ox.................-......sT.75
3-piece setS..........-.S3.5 50 and $3.50
Transparent CelluIoid Brushes, IN
magenta, light green and
s1ffron................"s2.25 TO s2.75
Military" per set-............s4.oo 90
Mirr0rS
Genuine Ebony Hand Mirrors,
Sterling Mounted...sI.75 to 1915
Triplicate, Nickel frame, German
plate ...................25c 10 $3.50
Triplicate, fancy frame.................
........................-S 10 $40. 90
Fancy Gold-plate1 Stand Mirrors,
will not tarnish......sI.oo 10 81. 50
Fancy Bohemian Glass;
lC1re
Bon-bon Boxes..........35c to s3.75
Pun boXeS...---..........25c 10 S2.75
Fancy AtomizerS.........z5c TO $500
PSr11tmsrD
Eastman's Extracts.....75c to sI.oo
Combination Sets......-75c 10 81. 90
The following perfumes:
Rickseckers.,..-.........z5c to sI.oo
Hudnut' 'S-..................2 25c TO SI.z5
Plnaud S.............-..SI.oo to 81. 50
VloletS .......- .-..--.-.sI.oo TO sI.5o
Crown......................75e to $3.50
Leather Goods
Ladies' Purses, all kinds and
StyleS...................-25C to 5000
Dress Suit Cases. ...s2. 50 10 $500
Cigar CaseS...............5oc to $500
Canes and Umbrellas
Umbrellas in Gloria Silk..............
.................-.... .........75c 10 $500
Ladies' Taffeta Silk, fancy han.
dies. steel rod, with cover..s3. 50
Gents Canes, irom...-5oc 20 $500
ChlHaYare
Fancy Cake Plates. ...sI.oo to 81. 90
Cups and Saucers.......z5c to sI.oo
Dinner Sets, Lamps, Fancy
Glassware.
KS AND GAMES.
{ and have the most complete assort
81 for customers.
INCK CO.,
4 J9xET CT
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-21
Examine
this list and
you will
realize how
many de-
fghtful
Christmas
Gifts Our
store con-
tains.

albums
Photo-Celluloid fronts. soc to 5000
Autograph, latest Styles.5c 10 $3.50
scrap Books...............Ioc to SI.7s
Toilet Cases
Comb, Brush and Mirror Sets-......
.....75c to S.. 90
Combination SetS.....sI.s 50 to $3.50
More elaborate oase.s3. 90 to $500
Collar and CHf Boxes
Assorted leathers......sLoo to $500
travelling Sets.........s 81. 90 10 $500
Fancy Celluloid Sets. sI.oo 10 $3.50
GlOOs and Hikf Boxes
In leather or celIulod... soc to $3.50
Nfckhs g Ribbon BCxes
In leather and cellulold. soc to $500
WWk Boxes
In fancy celluloid, leather or wood,
from...... .......-........ 35c to $500
ShaUtng Sets
Fancy Celluoid Gases, without
razorS......... .........SI.co TO SI.5o
Larger cases, with English razor
completely fitted. $500 to $1,000
Sterling StlOer NoOsLtieS
Comprising all the articles for toilet,
manicure and desk use..............
....:..:.......25c, soc, 75c and Sr.oo
Match BoXeS............SI.oo 90 TO $500
Hair Brush and Comb..........sz.25
Smokers ArftcleS
Fine Briar Wood Pipes. 25c, zoe. 7sc
French Briar Wood Pipes. in
ases....................SI.oo to $500
Cigar and Tobacco Jars, glass
metal tops...... to $3.50
Wood Smokers Stands.5 soc to $3.50
A full line of Cigar and Cigar
cite Holders and M-erschaum
Pipes.
cAhLehc Goods
Boxing Gloves (boys's and m,n's),
per set..................sI.co to $500
Baseball Gloves....-....z5c to 5000
Striking Bags...........sG.so to $3.50
Leather Footballs.....sI.o to $500
Sweaters, from.........sI.oo to $500
Ra7Ws
We are agents for the celebrated
"Star Safety" Rszors. From
sI75 to $500 per set
English Razors.........sIoo to $3.50
Shaving Mugs.........-25c to $3.50
Jswelry
A full line of Pins, Rings,
Chains, ETC.. in solid or rolled gold.
Ladies' and Gents Gold, Silver
and Filled Watches.
Ask to see our Ladies' Solid
Gold American Watch at sI2 90.
Clocks
Gold-plated Fancy Clocks............
......................-sI.5 so to $500
8-day Mantel Clocks. s2.o5 to $3.50
Iron, Enamel and Bronze Mantel
Clocks, 5000 to...........-S35.oo
Stationery
Hurd's and Hurlbut's Holiday
Paperterie, per boX...5oc to $500
Christmas Cards, Calendars,
Diaries and Fountain Pens.
Furnishing Goods
Holiday N.ckwear..... to sI.oo
Silk Initial Handkerchi.fs. ...........
...........-...-.. ...........25c and soc
Silk and Embroidered Suspenders..
..........,..................5o soc to $3.50
TOYS, DOLLS, BOOF
We have enlarged our Toy Department
ment in the city, most conveniently arranged
OPEN EVE.
WILL & Fl
RIR.Qo0 MI
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-07-25
Happenings In China.

Serious riots occurred near Kiaochau
On June 30. Thousands Of armed peas
ants rose by preconcerted signal and at
lacked the railway now being actively
pushed In the vicinity. The rioters Of
fered determined resistance to the Ger
man infantry and nine were killed. 1t
is expected the military will be able to
restore order without further bloodshed.
Two Russian engineers and ten Co.'S
sacks have been killed by brigands near
Eirin.
The Italian squadron is maneuvering
in the Yellow sea and the Chinese au-
thorities express anxiety as to its inten-
tions. The representatives of the pow
srs. however, do not believe Italy will
take decisive action against China.
The recent fire at Onomache, in the
province OF Echinizen, destroyed 724
houses, SO godowns, three Buddhist
temples. a police Office. post and tele-
graph office, etc. Four persons were
burned to death, five severely wounded
and so slightly injured. The place was
the scene of a confagration IL years
ago, when 1861 houses and 222 godowns
were destroyed.
The British and American residents
Of Kinning district have been advised
by their consuls to leave Foo Chow in
order to escape possible further attack.
On June IA great quantity of gun
powder exploded in godown of the
military division at Shinkei, Japan, and
over 300 houses surrounding the place
were destroyed and 80 lives lost.
The Chinese minister at Berlin has
been instructed to contract with the
Vulcan works, at Stettin, Ger iany, for
the construction Of two armor-clads, of
about 5000 tons, and six protected fast
cruisers Of $500 tons, to be completed
within 80 months, for 10, coo, 600 taels.
An order for 80 quick firing field guns
will also be placed In Germany.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-07-25
CLIMATE AND CROP SUMMARY.

General Review Of Conditions as Re-
ported by the Weather Bureau.
U. 8. Department Of Agriculture,
Climate and Crop Of the Weather Bu-
reau, California section, for the week
ending Monday, July II, 1899:
The temperature has been nearly nor
NAL through the week, though slightly
below in portions of the Sacramento
valley and at San Diego. There was nc
rain reported at any station, but heavy
fogs have been frequent along the coast.
These conditions have been favorable for
farmers and orchardists, and the har.
vesting and thrashing of grain and fruit
picking and shipping have continued
uninterruptedly. The wheat and bar.
ley crops are generally above aver.
age in the central and northern por.
tions, and in the north coast section oi
Southern California the yield of these
cereals is said to be nearly equal to the
average. Raisin and wine grapes are
making good growth, with the proba.
bility of an average yield. Table grapes
are being shipped east. Peaches and
other deciduous fruits are plentiful; in
some sections apricots and prunes are
Welding much better than had been ex.
pected 1t is reported that navel oranges
are dropping badly in portions Of the
Sacramento valley. Sugar beets are do
ing well In the central and southern
coast regions. Corn, potatoes and vege'
tables are in good condition in most
sections. Pasturage is beginning tc
show lack Of moisture. Irrigating water
is becoming scarce in portions of the
San Joaquin Valley and in Southern
California.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-07-25

The United States Smokless Powder
Co. will put in new $500.00o plant at
Point San Pedro, Cal. Two hundred
men will be employed. In addition to
powder, nitroglycerine will be manu-
factured
The British survey steamer Egeria
Is ut San Francisco from Esquimalt, b.
G. The English and Canadian govern
ments are to establish cable between
British Columbia and Australia. which
will touch ut Samoa aud Hawaii. The
Egeria is now engaged in surveying the
route. She will go to Honolulu, taking
soundings on the way. and after coaling
they will proceed to Apia. From Apia
the soundings will be taken to the near
est point ON the Australia continent.
The last official publication of the
Marine Hospital service contains sum
mary Of the yellow fever situation in
Santiago de Cuba up to July 10, pre-
pared by Assistant Surgeon Parker, who
is on the ground. He says that up to
that date there had been 14S cases with
28 deaths.
Captain William A. Andrews, who
attempted to sail across the Atlantic
ocean in a small boat made failure of
the attempt after being on the ocean ls
days.
Domestic troubles prompted James b.
Crosby wealthy manufacturer of
Marion, Ind, to try to murder his wife
and son. Cartridges in the pistol failed
to explode and no damage was done.
There is strong probability that a
railroad will soon be constructed be.
tween Willows and Jacinto, distance
of ten and one-half miles.
Arrangements for taking the census
of Alaska have been completed.
At meeting of the San Diego cham
her of commerce two resolutions We're
adopted and forwarded to Washington.
The first of these protests against the
proposed reciprocity treaty with Jamaica
undsr which the duty on citrus fruits
imported from that island will be re-
duced The second resolution requests
that the full report Of the Walker Mica
rapua Canal commission, which was re-
Gently handed to the state department,
be given to the public in advance OF the
coming session of congress.
Following . family quarrel Sunday at
Iibertyville, H., Mrs. George Treider
shot and killed her mother, Mrs. Chris
tiau Foss, wounded her husband and
killed herself. Treider was shot three
times. but it is thought will recover.
The quarrel was prscipitatsd by long
standing family troubles.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-07-25
DelaNed BY storms.

WASHINGTON, July l5.-The war de-
partment has received the following
cable:
MANILA, July l5.-Adjutant-general,
Washington: Twenty inches of rain
In July, attended by typhoons, made
the leaving of transports impossible. AT
Negros it was impossible to unload the
Sixth infantry until the last day or two.
California is now loading. The Colo
radios leave tomorrow on the Warren;
Idahos, North Dakotas and Wyoming
next week, as soon as the transport
Grant can be coaled.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-07-25
Oregonians at San Francisco.

The Second Oregon regiment reached
San Francisco from Manila last week,
being the first body of troops to return
from the Philippines. The regiment
went into camp at the Presidio, where
it will be mustered out. The soldiers
were given tremendous reception in
San Francisco while marching to camp,
and in the evening were entertained at
dinner and theatres by the citizens.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-07-25

joaquin Carrillo, brother-in-law of
the General Vallejo, died at his home In
Santa Rosa a few days ago. He was 90
years old.
The convention of the National Edu-
cational association ended at Los
Angeles Saturday.
Much damage was done by the recent
floods in the Kobe prefecture. Losses
are roughly estimated at over 100000
yen.
Tho two rear cars OF the Oregon ex
press were derailed on high bridge
near Delta and one passenger injured
Governor Geer and staff Of Oregon were
riding in the rear car but escaped IN
jury.
The supervisors ut Santa Barbara have
decided that crude petroleum is q sue
cess when used for sprinkling the roads
and have passed resolution adopting
the system where practicable.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1899-07-25
Pacific Coast News.
Items OF Interest Picked from
the Weeks Dispatches.

Stranded Miners Cared For - Drain
Crops of the Northwest May be
Failurs-LiGht Salmon Pack ON the
Coluu, bia River.