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The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22
NEW HOME FOR
DEWEY CHOSEN
Admiral Is Well Pleased
With 1t.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

CALL HEADQUARTERS, YELLING
TON HOTEL, WASHINGTON, Oct. A.-
Admiral Dewey will be at home next week
in the house presented to him by the
American people. AS a result of his in
spection OF more than fifty houses the
choice Of the admiral has fallen upon the
handsome Fitch residence at 1747 Rhode
Island avenue, Northwest. The Dewey
home fund committee has perfected ar
rangements for the purchase of the house
and when the check is drawn in favor or
James E. Fitch, a prominent real estate
owner of this city, ii will call for the pay
ment to him of practically $4,000, almost
the entire amount Of subscriptions re-
ceived In anticipation OF occupying the
house on Monday, Admiral Dewey has
bought the winters coal supply and his
marketing.
The admiral is delighted with his new
home and took great satisfaction IN snow
ing it to-day TO his intimate Irlends. II
is situated IN the fashionable seCuoH Oh
Washington, within a square OF Secretary
Roots home. Just around the corner on
Connecticut avenue are the BrltlSn ana
Italian embassies and the Brazilian Lega-
ton, and only a few doors away on
Rhode Island avenue is the Austro-Hun-
garian Legation. The Metropolitan Club,
the admirals lounging place, is only Few
squares distant. 1t is altogether de-
hghtful neighborhood, and the house is in
keeping with it.
The house, Of brick construction, with
brownstone trimmings, was built twelve
years ago by Mr.. Fitch, and has been oc-
cupied by him continually, with the excep-
ton of the past year, when it was leased
unfurnished to an acquaintance. 1t has
the frontage, unusually ample for city
house, of q feet, and extends back Y feet,
with a sweep of apartments that is un-
broken from the front to the rear 1t COM
prises seventeen rooms and four bath
rooms. The first floor is divided into three
large rooms, the parlor, library and dining
room. The parlor is furnished in white
and gold, the library is old oak and the
dining room in mahogany. The rooms are
separated by wide folding doors. The two
upper floors are arranged as sleeping
apartments. There is a back yard forty
there is no building, but the admiral has
made arrangements for purchasing a sta
Bile belonging to an adjoining house, in
which he will keep his horses. 1t is his
intention to devote considerable time to
riding.
The design of the house is quiet. but the
general effect is pleasing and dignified. A
wide plaza lies in front of the house,
formed by the junction of NJ street and
Rhode Island and Connecticut avenues.
The home fund committee has remaining
a couple of thousand dollars which will be
expended in the interior finishings. The
present furniture with the exception Of a
few old pieces, will be kept it being in ex-
cerlent condition and pretentious in char
acter. The admiral is very we'll pleased
BY advice of his physician Admiral
Dewey has Cancelled his proposed trips to
Philadelphia and Atlanta and will accept
no more invitations before next spring.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22
GERMANY PROPOSES
DIVISION OF SAMOA

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21.-Propositions
for partitioning the Samoan lslands
among the three powers slgnatory TO the
Berlin treaty have not come from the
United States. as is announced in Berlin,
but from Germany. AS stated this morn
ing the negotiations on this point are
only in the preliminary stage and the
policy of this Government has as yet
not been definitely determined. 1t is ap
parent, however, from what I have been
able to learn that the officials here do not
look unfavorably upon the suggestion
that this Government take Tutulla and
Manua, Germany Upolu and Great
Britain SaVaM and Rose Island; though
in return for the Withdrawal of the Uni
ted States from Upolu it is stated that
some further concessions should be made
by Germany.
It is evident from the feeling in Ger
man diplomatic circles that the German
Government is strongly supporting the
proposition for partiuoning the islands,
it being urged that this is the only solu-
ton which will bring about settled con
dition in the group. This Government is
tfed or the constant turmoil prevailing
in the islands, with its constant embar-
raSSment and, provided American inter-
ests are duly conserved, it sees no good
reason for remaining in Upolu. The peo-
pie of the island OF Tutuila are very
friendly to the American republic and are
peaceably inclined
Under the direction of Rear Admiral
Bradford of the Bureau of Equipment
considerable improvements have been
made at Pago Pago, and, within a few
months, an excellent coaling station, nat
urally well protected, will have been es-
tablished. The fact of the establishment
of such station makes the island The
natural property of the United States,
and it is this reason which has doubtless
led TO the suggestion that the United
IS understood that, like the United States,
Great Britain will claim compensation
from Germany in case it shall be deter
mined that the last-named power shall
take possession of Upolu, in addition to
the island Savaii and the little island
known as Rose Island, which is to the
eastward of Savaii Just what the char
acter Of this compensation will be is
matter to be determined when the three
powers have formally agreed to forever
settle the Samoan question by partition
ing the islands between them.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22
SMITH WANTS
NEW CAND|DAT TES
Plan to Solve the Sen
atorial Question.
spectaI plspatch to rne call.

BAKERSFIELD, Oct 21-The Morning
Echo, Senator Smiths paper, on the sub
ject Of the Senatorial question and call
ing an extra session of Legislature, will
say this morning, after some prelimi
narieS
Something must be done. to our mind The
first thing is to clear the field Of all candidates
who. up to the close of the legislative session,
were being pressed for the place. If there is
an extra session. and Mr.. Grants friends re-
less from the adherents of Mr.. Burns Gen
eral Barnes. and vice For more than
two months every effort was made to get ad-
herents Of these candidates to go over to the
standards of Others, but scarcely man moved.
What hope is there that they would do so now !?
But if all these candidates will withdraw, If
they will sacrifice ''for the present at least"
their personal ambitions for the good of the
country, State and party this matter can be
these candidates decline to retire, the members
Of the Legislature can accomplish the same
thing by agreeing to withdraw their respective
allegiances on condition that all the others DO
the same. BY either route the same end VIII
be reached, namely, a new field with chance
for leaders. This is a course which will
call for sacrifices on the part of former can
didates and members of the Legislature but
as some must forego their preferences why
should not all do so and start again on an
equal footing?
The fairness of this proposition is made clear
by remembering that none of the candidates be-
came such in response to demand from the
people. If our memory serves Alright not a
county or district instructed its nominee for
the Legislative office to support either Grant
Barnes, Scott or Burns. Grant and General
Barnes announced their candidacy before cleo
ton, and to the extent of their votes may
be said to have received some Endorsement by
the people; but neither Scott nor Colonel Burns
can claim that much. So it may be said that
all, practically, were self-made candidates-a
fact not to their discredit, but one which, at
this time. loosens their grip upon the honor.
The sacrifice will not be altogether on can
didates Many of the members of the Legis-
lature and many citizens in private life will
feel keen disappointment attendant upon the
withdrawal of their favorite. But as before
stated, the situation demands sacrifices, and
equity calls for equal sacrifices all along the
line.
If the foregoing plans should be adopted and
acted uDon there is reason to doubt that a
Senator would be elected without delay That
result would have followed during the regular
session If the decks could have been cleared
No bad feeling or pretudces would be engen-
dered between the members of the Legisla-
ture and they could sit down to a solution Of
the question with and good feeling Un
der such circumstances the Governor should
call an extra session. He acts wisely in nol
calling 1t till he is well assured that an cleo
tion will speedily follow
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22
RABBITS CARCASS
WAS HIS SALVATION
-Year-Old Boy at Chileno Valley
Has a Narrow Escape From
Death

SAN RAFAEL, Oct. 21.-Colonel Burrey
of the Marin County Toscin returned
from a professional trip throughout the
upper part of the county to-day and re-
lates a thrilling tale. in which panther
or California lion cuts prominent fig
ure, and the 10-year-old son of Charles Oh
cutt of Chileno Valley took a leading
part.
While hunting on the Walker ranch
young Orcutt shot a jackrabbit and was
about to bag his game when a large pan
ther bounded out of the brush and
pounced upon the dead rabbit
Dropping his shotgun, the boy ran for
home, half mile distant. The panther
delayed pursuing him to eat the rabbit
ana young Orcutt got near enough to
home to fall into the company of two
deer hounds belonging 10 his father. The
panther was then in pursuit. but skunk
away when the dogs approached.
Panthers seem to be numerous in GER
tain districts of Marin County at present,
as we'll as bears. A short time ago two
panthers had a terrific combat with a
sealion on Hog Island at the mouth of
Tanales bay, and dairymen near Camp
Taylor and Tocaloma have recently suf-
fereG from the depredations Of CHINA
mon bear.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22
MORRIS PARK CLOSES.
Muskadine, at Odds of 20 to 1, Wins
the Handicap.

NEW YORK, Oct 21-This was the last
day Of the Westchester racing (fan meet
ing) at Norris Park The White Plains
and Morris Park handicaps were the fea-
lures. In the latter, which was about
two and quarter miles, Ethelbert was
favorite at to ., with Ben Holiday sec
oud choice. The winner turned up in
AlUskadine, q 20 TO l shot who rated
along in the rear Of the bunch until the
stretch was reached, and, coming through
on the rail- won by three parts Of a
length from Ben Holladay, who beat the
favOrite a head for the place. King s
Courier won the White Plains handicap
by half a length from the favorite, Brig
adler. Results:
Steeplechase, two and a half miles-Tantris
won, Philea second. Cock Robin third. Time.
Selling. seven furlongs-Au Gold won, Mau-
villa second, Magic Light third Time, 1:2S.
White Plains handicap, six furlongs-Ktng' 3
Courier won, Brigadier second, McMeekin
third Time, 1:usE.
Norris PARK handicap. two and a quarter
miles-AIusladine Won, Ben Holiday second.
Ethelbert third. Time, S:57lk.
Six furlongs-Bufroon won, Alvarado II sec
One miIe-Intrusive won, Box second. Peep
@ Day third. Time, 1:1-
CINCINNATI, Oct. 2L-The Cincinnati
Hotel handicap was the stake feature at
Latonia to-day and resulted in one of the
greatest finishes seen at the track in
years, the first three horses crossing the
wire under a hard drive heads apart 1t
was a battle royal from start to finish
Hand dOr, the favorite, could not hold
on after cutting out the pace for seven
furlongs and fell back beaten off as the
field neared the winning post. The weight
was too much for him. Frank Thompson,
the winner, was to l in the betting and
was quite literally supported. Track
heavy; weather fine. Results:
Seven furlongs. -seling-Eithelin won, Hop
scotch second, J J third. Time. 1909
Five furlorgs-Oconee won, May Ella sec
ond. Princess Fedora third Time. 1904.
One mile seling-Lord Zeni won Billy
House second, Nanlius third. Time, 1:421k
The Cincinnati Hotel handicap, one and an
eighth miies-Frank Thompson won Sir Rolla
second AZucena third. Time, 1854
Six furlOngs handicap-UnsightIy won REESE
da second. Florisar third. Time, 1:16
CHICAGO. Oct. 21-weather clear; track
fast. Results:
Six furlongs-Hm Gore II won, Brulare sec
ond, Sister Alice third Time 1:14lk
Six and a half furlongs-The Rush won,
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22
Order of Pendo.

The social given by Volunteer Council
In the AlcaZar building recently was one
Of the most delightful ever given by any
council of the order. The large attend
ance was entertained by a programme or
instrumental and vocal selections, recita-
tions, comicalities and specialties contrib
uted by Mrs. Ration, Mr.. Coonley, Miss
Leipsic of Oakland, Samuel Levy, Mr.
Hanson, Mr.. Aobott and Messrs. Mooson,
Skeeley and Charles Young. The audi
ence was also treated to. an interesting
address on "FraternalismS by George K
Rogers. The affair was so successful that
the council has decided to have a social
on every second Wednesday in each
month.
During September six new councils were
organized, 164 applications received and
more than $1,000 paid out in sick, accident,
funeral and pension benefits.
Lively work is looked for in San Diego
and San Jose councils, as each has ap-
piled for a dispensation for reduction Of
initiation fee.
Nevada City Council initiated five can
didates at it's last held meeting In Sep
tember and Grass Valley Council initiated
twelve at a recent meeting.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22
SKIRMTSH WITH YAQUIs.

ORTIZ, State of Sonora, Mexico. Oct.
H.-The large force of troops commanded
by General Torres has advanced toward
Sahuaripa during the past week. A num-
Der of skirmishes have taken place be-
tween scouting parties and small bands
of Yaqui Indians. but no report is made
of the number of casualties. 1t is thought
from this that the main troops suffered
no losses.
The Indians still retain their strong DO
sition near Sahuaripa and are evidently
prepared for the attack by General
Torres forces, which will probably be
made next week. 1t is reported that one
regiment of reinforcements has arrived
at the mouth of the Yaqui River from
Mazatlan and that they will be marched
overland to join General Torres men
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22
REMOVES DANGER
OF A COLLISION
Alaskan Agreement Puts
an End to Strife.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Oct. 2L-United
States Senator Fairbanks was much in
terested this morning in d statement
from Washington that a temporary Alas
kan boundary line had been agreed upon,
thus for the time disposing of a possi-
blity of serious trouble over the dispute
Asked what effect the temporary boun-
dary line would have, the Senator said:
The temporary boundary line agreed
upon is important, as il defines for the
time being the rights of the United States
and Great Britain in the portion Of ter
ritory where there has been for some
time serious danger of collisions between
citizens Of the United States and the sub
Jects of Grca- Britain. The discovery Of
gold in the Porcupine district within the
last year within the disputed zone has
caused considerable apprehension, 1t be-
ing feared that a collision might occur
between the citizens and subjects Of the
respective countries. Under the modus
vivendi Just adopted the line between the
countries is defined SO that all possibility
of any serious friction will be removed
pending the final settlement of the per-
manent boundary. The present line is
subject Of course to the ultimate deter
minatiOn OF the boundary"
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22
NEEDS OF THE ARMY.

WASHINGTON, Oct 2L-Major Gene
raj Miles. commanding the army, has sub
mitted to the Secretary of War his an
nual report on the condition and needs of
the army. The report is very briel and
rather formal. 1t does not deal with the
yond submitting the various reports of
officers forwarded TO the commanding
general.
General Miles leaves to-day. accom-
panied by Colonel Micheler of his staff,
for an extended tour of inspection Of the
West Northwest and Southwest. He will
go first to Chicago and thence to Omaha,
along the Northern Pacific as far West as
Seattle and Portland, thence to San Fran
cisco and back by way of San Antonio and
New Orleans
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22
BOOKSELLER ACCUSED OF
STEALING ENTRY LISTS
B. ". CaVana8h Claims to Have Detected His
Rival by Placing Fictitious Names on
the Board.

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The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22
PRISON DIRECTORS MEET.
Bids for the New Sewer System
Opened but No Award Made.

SACRAMENTO, Oct. 21-At to-day
meeting of the Prison Directors at Fol-
som it was decided to authorize the prison
Wardens to have all convicts vaccinated.
as required by the State Board of Health.
Paul Bunker reported that he had ex-
ported the Folsom prison books and found
them correct and the proper money in
bank.
The credits of Convicts G. H. Clark and
F. @. Pederas were stricken off for having
opium in the prison. The former lost
three and a half years and the latter five
and a half years.
The bids for the new sewer plant were:
r. II. Worthington, $10.956; w. 7. Garratt
& Co., $12 1850; Henshaw. Buckley & Co..
$14050; Krogh Manufacturing Company
$14, ,757; Byron Jackson Manufacturing
Company, $3.50, all of San Francisco, and
American Sewage Disposal Company of
Boston. $4,000. Each submitted differ
ent plan.
Directors Hayes and Fitzgerald were
authorized to engage a consulting en-
gineer ana report on the adaptability of
the various. plans. They will then be sub
mitted to the State examiners and Board
of Health.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22
HEIRS TO A FORTUNE.
Two Brothers at Pacific Beach Re
ceive a. Handsome Dividend.

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 21-Dr. John and
Samuel Berkebile, two brothers residing
at Pacific Beach, will receive before the
end Of October about S100, 900, the first in
stallment of a big legacy in which they
were among a number of heirs. II is un-
derstood that the total value of the es-
tate was $90,000,00O and this was derived
from the sale of a large block of land
located in the business portion of Phila-
delphla The property was in litigation
Tor several Years, but some time ago was
awarded 10 the heirs of the estate There
are, quite a number of beneficiaries and
each Will receive about $780, co., The two
brothers at Pacific Beach have made their
home on fve-acre tract for several
years and lived very humble and Sc
Guided life
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22
ANDRADE WILL OFFER
NO MORE RESISTANCE
Deposed President of Venezuela Dis
bands the Remaining Govern
ment Troops

Special Cable to The Call and the New York
Herald Copyrighted. 1Ss9 by James Cor
don Bennett
CARACAS, Venezuela, Oct. 21-General
Andrade left La Guayra this morning for
Trinidad. Before departing the President
dishanded the remaining Government
troops, and all fears that he would fur
ther resist General Castro are now set at
rest.
Andrade fed from Caracas to La
Guayra at o'clock yesterday afternoon.
1t was then understood to be his pur-
pose to go to Maracaibo and re-establish
his Government there.
The acting President requested United
States Minister Loomis, as dean of the
diplomatic corps, to take measures to pre-
vent General Andrade leaving La Guayra
with naval vessels and large supply of
ammunition. Minister Loomis, however,
declined to interfere.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22

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SLOT MACHINE TEST CASE
Contention Made That Stockton Laws
Cannot Re Enforced ,,


STOCKTON, Oct 21-The slot machine
test case was argued before Judge Jones
this morning on Labeas corpus proceed
ings. The validity of the ordinance was
attacked upon the rather sensational
grounds that the charter of the city Of
Stockton does not provide that the city
may fix the penalty of Imprisonment for
the violation of any of the city ordin-
ances. 1t is the only city charter in the
State that does not contain a clause to
that effect.
This contention came in the nature or
q surprise to both the court and the at
torneys for the city and Judge Jones i'm
timated that while the contention might
be well founded public policy would be
better subserved should he decide the
point not well taken.
a decision on this point favorable to
the contestant would mean that the city
is without power to fix any penalties
other than fine or forfeiture for the
violation of any of her laws The con-
tention of defendants counsel was that
the Legislature has no power by joint
resolution to create a penal offense; that
the city of Stockton has not been given
power through its charter to create q
penal offense, and that If 1t has the
power 1t has not taken advantage of it
and made provision for the punishment
by Imprisonment Of such an offense by