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New-York tribune., 1899-12-11
NIKE op WINCHESTER REMAINS TO ACT

The Duke Of Manchester has decided ho' ~.
for England AT once, in order that nc mag ,o.
mart this week in the Strollers forthcom'ns ,.an p
duction at the Wadorf-Astoria OF "The l'"Y ,o,ly
Chicago" 1t was found impossible to Sa'S'"''
hu his place at this late date. -.,,na
Though | am very anxious To return - mo, Il
at once" said the Duke yeSterda!' w.. ,uhic
~ r,,. ,.or,. GOOD friends. the stroers. As n'ss s
os would have liked to sail on SATURDAY 'Csr. ,.
that it was impossible for the club to MI my pr r.
satisfactorily. / nave quite recovered rom ny y,n
cent ndspositon and will be able 4 TO h pay nv ssprarh
Hehsseldssht VI Nt,ss Ionman / think Miss Hon ~ ,hs
dance viii be one Of the very great
piece" -, ,,,,., hought boxes for tns
initial NI Performance tonight are Mr. ana Derry
II r belmont Mr., and Mrs f'oiIIse .ft'orI,s Have
urs William Watt Sherman Theodoie ND Mrs.
never Mrs Stuyvesant Fish, MrS' A7'o' "
oliver Hartman.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-11

our tariff duties on products Of Cuba ana inc
administrators OF Cuba can make such arranse
ments as 10 duties levied under their )uris"'c'
ton as the situation may require. Ainos' any
desirable arrangement is possible. proVldeu !. -
an arrangement and not an assumption oi
right TO rule Cuba as domestic territory lne'e
fore. whatever may be said about Senator onah
dlcrs bill with respect TO Porto hico' u cci-
tanly can have no proper application III oup"
Indeed. it may he doubted II we can ex'ehd onI
municipal law beyond our own limits anu
neither by law, treaty nor Constitution is Cupa
a part Of this country.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-11
rrR4 rs NOT N THE UNITED STATES

crpa rs NOT N THE UNITED STATES.
corotor Chandler has introduced a bill In
Cororass IN extend the customs and revenue
laws Of the United States not only to Porto
p,co but 70 Cuba as well. This Is startnhB
nronosjtiop. II carries with it an assumption
that Cuba Is n part of the United States. IL Is
Ia, irdiract;on almost an act Of annexation
Much can be said on the proposition to extend
Tho General laws of the United States 10 Porto
pioo The people of that island are certainly
entitled 70 a chance for prosperous trade which
they do not now possess. for their OLD spanish
markets are closed against them, while no new
ones have been opened. Whether or not the
simple stretching of our tarill Douhdar! 10 III
clude them is the wisest expedient for that pur-
pose is subject for discussion. revenue S|S-
fem. adequate for all the needs of the island.
applied on the principle of the open DOOR pu'
with some such notifications to trade with
ourselves as were adyantageously emoodieu i'll
The late reciprocity arrangement with Spain
about Cubas trade. might appear to some more
attractive Porto Rico belongs to the Onlted
States. and we have full authority TO deal with
the practical problem as we see fit. But CUBA
does not belong TO the United States
There Is no more reason why the laws OF the
United States should operate as such in CUBA
than in Colombia. The laws In force there are
the laws Of Cuba. for we have distinctly repu
dated every suggestion that we exercised au
! thority there except In trust for Cuba. AS the
trustee the Government al Washington makes
laws for that island. hut not as part OF the
lawmaking power for the United States. Cuba
Is entirely apart from this country politically
| II has not been annexed. and any movement tC
lcgislate for II as possession along with Port'
Rico would certainly be resented by the Cubans
II would seem TO them an attempt TO ignore oui
nromises to help them set up stable govern
ment. They would reproach us with using oul
mower 10 consolidate them practically while
pretending 10 govern them as a separate state II
n condition Of pupilage. AT present the rove
nues of Cuba are a separate fund administered
bv the United States, which stands ready, as III
officers say. TO account for them at the propel
time. If we break down all barriers betweeI
Cuba and the United States the revenues col
lected In the island will be revenues of th
United States. Or II they are not that, theI
the Government will have opened door for th'
entrance into the United States by way Of Cub'
OF foreign products which pay duty not 10 tn
United States bur 10 Cuba. Such an arrange
ment does not fulfil the essential requirement
OF our National revenue system. The laws o
the United States are made for the Unlte'
States. or for such territory belonging TO In
United States as Congress in its discretion ma
choose 10 subject 10 those laws or any part o
them They are not made for any other part o
the world. whether we exercise a protectorat
over IL or not.
II there are reasons why Cuba should hav
freer trade with this country, that can easily b
arranged for. Doubtless Congress can lowe
New-York tribune., 1899-12-11
ScHwErGHoFER TO SAH To'noRSo".

All douots as to whether Felix Sch"esn.h hsdn
famous German comedian. would be "Ds a,,. ~ on
his engagement at the Irvins Place hen q
Christmas Day were removed yeste'u"'' y, rom
dispatch was received by Manager o,' ,r,oared
sSn~e,S"V,s ~ %e,b he would sa to-morrO" on ns
K,,sor 1 wulelm der Crosse from Bremen. I'VE We
90 re,unar,te entirely during the sea CHRISTMAS
VIM surely appear Tor the hrs' iline farce Fin
it,11uaS1ci :" The subscriptions Tor md to-day
Was great demand have been cioSS ciooSyormances viii
the sale OF seats ior the s'ns'
New-York tribune., 1899-12-11

St. Louis Is now illustration Of the second
stage Of State interference with municipal con
Germs Since 1861 the city has had metropoli-
tan police system. The city has ot late years
been Republican. while the State is always
Democratic. The municipal Democratic machine
cried out last winter for aid from the State
machine They got IT, First election law
like that Of Mr.. Goebel. Of Kentucky. was con-
structed TO apply to st. Louis Then, feeling the
New-York tribune., 1899-12-11

metropotan police system was not being useo
for all there was in II, the state machihe re-
modelled 1t. to give the city bosses more pa'-
ronage and to make the new Goebel election Id"
no dead letter The number OF policemen "aS
increased by about two-thrds. and the expense
OF the system, which of course falls directly on
the city. went up about S60I 1000 above the esti-
mate for this year. The Police Board more
over possesses the power to increase indehnitey
tho force Of officers "as extraordinary emer-
,onc,aa ranuIre" Further, "the Board alone
''shall have the power to determine whether sucn
extraordinary emergencies may exist or not ana
their finding in the matter Is not SUBJECT 10
"review by any other power" Noble possioHitieS
exist in n State constabulary scheme! inc
supreme Court Of Missouri has just declared
the constitutionallty OF this law.
For q man to be walking about with broken
neck is commented upon as something extraordi-
nary Vet there are lots Of men at large who
are reputed to have lost their heads altogether.
man in a suburban village Is said to be In
doubt whether the scoundrels who tried TO get
into his house at night and who fired into the
windows were "Whitecaps' or just ordinary
burglars II doesn't much matter The state
prison yawns for them In either case, tut D.
trife the more hungry in the former.
=
Agulnaldo Is much occupied these DAYS ana
full Of anxieties. but he still cherishes warm
respect for William ]. Bryan. as MS phlciai
organs testify.
It is said that Governor Roosevelt Is likely
TO put one or more Democrats on the list or audl-
tional Judges Of the Court of Appeals ana the
name Of Justice Edgar NJ. Cullen. or Brooklyh'
is most frequently mentioned as one VINO VIII
probably be selected. Certainly no better ap
polntment could be made AS trial ana appel-
late Judge Justice Cullen has had great expert
ence He is Of a judicial temperament, and is
generally recognized as one of the ablest men
on our Supreme bench. Though Democrat IN
politics and first named for the Supreme Court
by that party. he was at the end of his hrst
term renominated by both parties and reelected
by common consent
New-York tribune., 1899-12-11
lRRuvlL or VI. ALIARk"'

Ar,onr those who arrived here rom rom, "1, Iine. was
,erday on La Gascogne OF the French Io ,ou the
NJ. Alvarez, the opera slnser lnsast S nj an early as's
tis"u ~ n,I op',,e 'a,,ceeompanied by Nine. Alvarez
New-York tribune., 1899-12-11

Agulnaldo Is much occupied these days ana
full of anxieties, but he still cherishes warm
respect for William j. Bryan. as his ohicial
organs testify.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-11

For man to be walking about with broken
neck is commented upon as something extraordi-
nary. Yet there are lots Of men at large VINO
are reputed to have lost their heads altogether
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-15
Lake City Fire.

Lake City, Colo. Fire this
morning damaged the building
belonging to the Odd Fellows, who
lost all their furniture and para
phernalia, the loss amounting TO
about 81 $50. The fire was started
in the fire departments hall which
occupies the first floor. The fire
plugs were all frozen up and the
flames were subdued by the quick
work of bucket brigade.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-15
TO REGULATE MARRIAGE.
A Joint Resolution Offered in the
Senate.

Washington, Dec. 15-In the
senate today a joint resolution was
offered by Senator Kyle, propos-
ing an amendment to the constitu-
ton of the United States as fol-
lows: The congress, as having
the highest law making power of
a Christian nation, shall have the
exclusive power to regulate mar
riages and divorces in the several
states, and territories and in the
District of Columbia"
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-15
ACTION RESCINDED.
Consul Will Look After
British Wounded.

Washington, Dec. l5.-The
state department, this afternoon
received cablegram from the
United States Consul Macrum at
Pretoria, stating that the Boer
government had rescinded its
former action, and that hereafter
the American Consul would be
given permission to look after the
wounded British soldiers.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-15
An Irish M Getting.

Cork, Ireland, Dec Is While a
body of 360 men of the Irish
fusileers were EN- barking for South
Africa today, they became riotous
and threats of desertion were made.
Cries of God Save old Kruger
and Long Live Ireland" were
heard, and it was not until the
transport had started that they
were quieted.
Consumption Not Contagious.
Detroit, Dec. 15.-The circuit
court today decided that consump-
tion need not be reported by ply
sicians as contagious disease.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-15
THE BOERS STILL
HOLD THEIR OWN
Dispatch from Whire Says thar
Ladysmirh Is Safe.
MORE FIGHTING ON MODDER.

London, Dec ia dispatch
from General White received at
the war office this morning says
that the situation at Ladysmith is
good.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-15

Parts of decorated table sets at
half price. Julius McCandless.
60tf.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-15

London, Dec. ia Dalzell
dispatch from Modder River sta
ton, dated, Dec. l3, says that
fighting between the Beers and
General Methuen recommended
on that date.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-15

Oysters served in all styles at
the Royal restaurant.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-15

Headquarters fer tpautkns in Sadies' FURNISHINGS.
We have hundreds of trimmed
to suit will make them order please
Gus, a big line of
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-15

Cape Town, Dec, 10 Colonel
Kakewich. commanding at Kim
5erley, reports under date of De-
cember 18th, that that the Beers
attacked karuman on that day,
but were repulsed by the loyalists
of the town.
The British casualties in the
last sortee from Kim berley were
two killed and seven wounded.
Frere Station, Dec 49, Delay
ed in transmission) Firing with
thirty eight guns was commenced
by the Beers at Colenso today.
The British at the same time be-
gan a flank movement toward
Shiverley, six miles away.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-14
Many Homes Acquired by Wage
To

The stockholders of the San Francisco
and Oakland Mutual Loan Association
held their tenth annual meeting at the
office of the corporation, 51S Montgomery
street. last evening, President Thos. ].
Welsh presiding.
Secretary A. Sbarboro read his tenth
annual report, which shows that the as
ISOLATION has, during the past ten years.
had a remarkably successful career; 234
of its members have been supplied with
the aggregate to $685. 127 81 of which $780,
O51 AZ have already been repaid, there re-
naming $199 075 so outstanding loans Only
fourteen pieces of property have been
turned over to the association during the
past ten years, amounting to $l6,579 "a,
which shows the careful manner in which
the Security Committee has granted
loans OF these five pieces have already
been sold for s6,436 II, which left small
profit to the association $25l, 1851 10 has
been paid out to those of the members
| COZ 60 earnings. the withdrawing members
! receiving interest on their investment of
! from to per cent per annum, in &C
cordance with the age of their shares.
Books have been opened for subscription
| to 1000 shares of stock of the nth series,
a large number of which have already
/ been taken.
The stockholders were we'll pleased with
the report, and unanimously reelected
the following officers and directors for the
! ensuing year: President, Thos. j. Welsh;
e-president. Chas. a. Malm; treasurer,
! A Merle; secretary, A. Sbarboro; attor-
| new. d. Freidenrich, and in addition to
the first four named gentlemen, R. Doyle,
! @. B. CeYasco. Jas. II. Barry, +. w. Selbel
/ and C. de I.uca as directors
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-14
PASSING OF j. B. LABENT.
Death of One of Benicia's Oldest and
Most Prominent Residents.

General sorrow is expressed for the
death of John B. Labent, one of the old
est residents of Benicia, who passed away
last Wednesday, after lingering illness.
His death is attributed to senile debility,
he being at the time of his demise in his
seventy-sixth year.
Mr. Labent was born in Paris in 1873
He came to this country in his eighth year
and here he has remained ever since.
Soon after arriving he obtained posi-
ton in Delmonico's Hotel in New York
City, where, after remaining for many
wears he left New York and came out to
accept the position of chief chef in the
Union Club of this city. Later on he
moved to Benicia, where he established
the Golden Age Hotel for the employees OF
the Pacific Mail Steamship Company.
When the company moved to this city
turned to this city. Upon reaching here
he again started Immediately to estab-
lish a business of his own. Until ten
years ago he worked indefatigably, sue
ceeding in his original desire of decent
fortune by hard work and assiduous APP
plication. At this time he returned to
Benicia, where he was appointed watch
man at the Agricultural Works. This po-
sition he was compelled to resign, how
ever, a short time ago, owing to his rap
idly failing health.
In 1875 the deceased was foreman Of
Phoenix Fire Engine Company No. 2,
and until his death was an active member
of the Society of Exempt Firemen. He
leaves two daughters and one son to
mourn his losS-Mrs. George F. Richards,
Mrs. M. M. Sweeney and John A. Labent.
The funeral services were held at st.
Dominic's Church yesterday morning at
IN o'oloplr
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-14
CAUGHT UNDER A BED.
A Daylight Burglar Captured by the
Man He Sought to Rob.

Henry Shaffer, a laborer 10 years of age,
was arrested by officer Olsen on Broad
way yesterday afternoon and charged at
the California street station with carrying
concealed weapons and burglary.
The door of the residence of Thomas
Magner. residing at SS2 Broadway,
was left unlocked yesterday afternoon
and Shaffer discovered the fact. He en-
tered the house, evidently thinking no one
was at home and that the work of rob-
bling the place might be an easy matter.
He made his way into a bedroom and
proceeded to search for valuables The
noise he made was heard by Mr.. Magner,
who happened to be at home Magner
entered the bedroom and found Shaffer,
who became alarmed at the approach of
the owner of the place, and he attempted
to hide himself under the bed. With d
motion as if about to draw a revolver
Magner ordered the would-be burglar to
throw up his hands and he was obeyed.
Magner searched Shaffer and found on
him a large bowie knife. officer Olsen
was called in and made the arrest.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-14

ing the amount Of money to which the
present board has legal right. Accord
ing to his information, it is $4,000 less
than the board claims. They place the
amount at one-half of $1,217 ,140. The gist
of his decision is:
I'm answer to your request, I would
most respectfully state that 1 will respect
the boards legal rights to control siN-
tWelfthS of the appropriation for the six
months ending June 80, 1899. This office,
however, shows said appropriation to be
only $55S $40, and not one-half of $1,217 40,
membered that 100000 of the 81 ,217 ,140 was
a special levy to cover a deficit of 1898.
1.-The board seems misinformed regard
ing the distribution of 500 900, which was
a special levy to meet a deficiency in
1887 said Mr.. Wells yesterday. This
money was applied, so soon as it was
available, to the payment of salaries for
pose and according to my judgment was
not subject to the one-twelfth act. 1t
was properly expended in paying those
warrants, as ii was added to the original
levy for that especial purpose. This is
the construction 1 have placed upon the
matter, and until have had more light
thrown on it by the board I must con-
a special levy it would still be available.
Should the board be declared the owner
of that money it is on hand and can be
readily turned over to them"
II. NJ. Holbrook, chairman of the finance
committee of the board, has served no.
tice on Auditor Wells not to audit GER
tain bills of L. NJ. Alexander for supplies.
Auditor informed Mr. Holbrook yester.
day that they would not be signed until
he has been consulted in the matter. The
warrants are for $3.50.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-14
ADVERTISEMENTS.
BRACES BODY AND BRAIN
What Mariani Wine Does to
Soothe, Strengthen and Sus-
tain the System.

Vim Mariani (Mariani Wine) Is
recommended as a tonic by the medical
profession all over the world. 1t has
received written recommendations from
more than 5000 American physicians.
Mariani Wine soothes, strengthens
and sustains the system and braces
body and brain. 1t gives strength;
therefore may it be described as the
conqueror of disease and the promoter
of health and longevity.
Mariani Wine is specially indicated
for malaria, fever and ague and al
miasmatic fevers. 1t promptly dispels
chills, abates malarial fever and gives
a sense of buoyancy and vigor.
Mariani Wine is furthermore of espe-
cial value in cases of Neuralgia, Nerv-
Gus Debility, Muscular Relaxation
Mental and Physical Depression and
Exhaustion, Overwork or Overstrain,
Insomnia, Headache, Nervous Dyspep-
STA, Loss of Appetite, Emaciation and
Consumption. It builds up the vital
forces and is a powerful rejuvenator
1t gives strength to the nervous sys-
tenn, flrmness and elasticity to the
muscles and richness to the blood. II
benefits all.
Mariani Wine is palatable and suited
to the most delicate stomachs. In the
cases of pale. puny, sickly children il
is invariably used with great benefit.
For overworked men and delicate wo-
men Mariani Wine works wonders.
When the Grip Gnfluenza) was cpl
demic in Europe, as also in this coun'
try, the medical profession relied upor
the tonic properties of Vim Mariani. Il
was given as a preventive and also II
| convalescence to build up the system
and to avoid the many disagreeablC
| after effects so common with this
dreaded disease.
Mariani Wine is sold by all druggists
Try it and you will find that it viii
well sustain it's reputation. One wore
of caution, however-let no representa-
ton or explanation induce you to &C
cept a substitute. Gust as good us
ually leads to disappointment.
! To every one writing to Mariani &
Co., 50 West Fifteenth street, New
York City, will be sent, free, an inter
esting little book containing portraits
and autographs of Emperors, Empress
Princes, Cardinals, Archbishops anC
other distinguished personages, indors
J ing Vim Mariani.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-14
BYington Still Gains.

Judge Belcher's ruling that all ballots
bearing a distinguishing mark are void
is injuring Contestant DR.. Peter A. Kear-
ney to much greater extent than Re-
spondent L. f. Byington. Owing to this
ruling, Kearney lost forty-nine votes yes
terday, while Byington lost but forty-two.
Up to date Kearney has lost 113 votes and
Byington seventy-four. This gives By
Which, added to his majority of eighty
four votes, according to the official re-
turns, puts him in the lead just 123 votes.
Kearney's adherents are not discouraged
however, and candidly state that they
expect to lose until the south of Market
districts are reached; then, they say, the
tide will turn.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-14
This Weeks Wasp.

AS bright and interesting as one could
wish it to be is the Wasp this week. It's
pages are livened with jokes and sketches,
and it's contents are varied and enter
tanning in the extreme. Beautiful half
tones are presented, among other things
portraits of the two Misses Spreckels, de-
butantes of the week, being found on
page Z. On another page is full half
tone of the famous flyers of the Burns &
Waterhouse stable.
The music of the week is commented
upon by r. A. Lucchesi, who reviews some
Of the incidents that were found disturb
ing by those in attendance at the Rosen-
thai recitals. Teresa Doane contributes
a couple of good stories in her Social Side
Lights, and Sarah Williamson has a
Bar" The theaters receive light treat
ment from the facile pen of Touchstone,
and various notable local personalities are
commented upon in the editorial columns.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-14
ASHE GAINS IN HIS
CONTEST WITH DENNERY
JUDGE LAWLoR TESTIFIES AS
TO HIS RESIDENCE.
Lived for Nearly Two Years in the
District From Which Ashe Was
Elected Senator.

The representatives of r. Porter Ashe
in his contest with Leon Dennery for a
seat in the State Legislature placed Judge
William p. Lawlor on the stand in Justice
Groezinger's court yesterday. Judge Law
lor gave the most important testimony
SO far presented by Senator Ashe. 1t was
in effect that he knew Ashe had resided
in the district from which he had been
elected for a period of twenty-five
months. He knew Ashe lived there in
December, 1897, when Dennery claims he
resided on Sacramento street.
According to persons who have fol-
lowed the case from the start its
Miner boys, Harry Dimond and
other well-known clubmen and bon
vivants, who have enjoyed Mr.. Ashe' S
hospitality at his Bush-street home and
have partaken of the Southern breakfasts
for which the place is famous, will be on
the stand this morning and will testify as
Judge Lawlor did.
Sergeant of Police Martin was on the
stand yesterday. He admitted having met
Dennery while he was in uniform and on
duty and Of having had drinks with him
at different times. He distributed Den
merry election cards, having a supply at
Levin's stationery store which he drew on
as he required. A clerk in the store testi-
fed to the fact that the police sergenant
having cards printed for distribution.
Ashes attorneys charged Martin with in
huencing Joe Woods, who was working
for Ashe, to change to the opposition just
before election day.
clerk; Thomas Bally and others testified
to what occurred in different voting
booths within the district in which the
contest between Ashe and Dennery was
waged.
Porter Ashe was granted certificate
of election upon the showing having been
made that he received the largest number
of votes. He is seated in the Legislature
and voting