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figures, burned to a bronze hue, jumping
about on the rock-bound beach fp their
dreadful agony.
Willing hands lifted the men and carried
them tenderly up a steep hill to the bunk
house. A messenger leaped on a horse
and went post haste for medical assist
ance. In the meantime such simple reme-
dies as were at hand were applied TO al
leviate the suffering of the men. James
II. Stack, manager for Contractor Nc
Mahon' was some miles away ariVlng
saw a white cloud drift lazily over the
brow of the hill which separated hlm
from the scene of the accident He called
his companions attention TO IT ana re-
marked that it looked like an explosion.
His fears were verified a few moments
later when he saw the courier depart,
dered it driven to the nearest railway
station. there to await the coming of the
doctors, who were summoned by wire.
DR.. A. 2. Mulligan OF Martinez, in the
regular employ Of the Valley road. was
the first on the scene. He was followed
BY DR.. c. W. stockwell of San Pablo;
They were supplied with lint, oil and
other articles to relieve the burns. The
men were swathed in bandages and made
az comfortable as their injuries would
permit. superintendent Quill, the least
injured. was removed TO his home near
San Pablo.
James Hogan, who struck the fatal
spark. fingered until shortly after !
o'clock. when he died. The end came so
quietly that the men watching by his side
could hardly note the minute death oc-
Cured Hogan secured some notoriety
in this city recently. He registered at one
of the cheap hotels here and deposited
$40 with the night clerk. When leaving
he asked for his money, presenting his
receipt. The night clerk took it and then
denied that any money was on deposit in
his name. The matter was taken to the
money. Coroner Curry of Contra Costa
County was notified of his death and took
charge of the remains of both men,
Three other laborers narrowly escaped
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DOES FRED FOSTER
OWN THE HORSES?
JUDGE CoNLAN COMMENCES THE
EXAMINATION
Detective Cody Characterizes Ex-
Judge Frick's Bribery Asser-
tions as Deliberate False
hoods.

The preliminary examination of Fred
Foster, the horseman, charged with OBJ
tanning money by false pretenses on the
complaint of A. Howard, the Australian
plunger. was commenced before Judge
Conlan yesterday morning. Attorney
Joseph J. Dunno appeared as special
prosecutor, and the interests of the de-
fendant were looked after by Colonel
Baker and eX-Judge Frick of Oakland.
Only three witnesses were examined
when the court adjourned, with the un-
derstanding that the examination would
be continued on Monday morning. James
Boyle, employed in the First National
Bank Safe Deposit vaults, testified to
seeing the defendant and the complaining
witness at the vaults in the month of
January. Accompanied by Howard he
went to Howard's box and took out a sack
of coin, which witness carried to a private
room, where Foster had remained. Boyle
left Foster and Howard in the room, and
in a few minutes Howard handed the sack
TO Boyle, who returned 1t TO the box.
Howard asked him for the loan of a small
sack for coin for Foster
John Maynard, receiving teller in Wells
Fargo's Bank, was asked several ques-
tions. but his recollection was vague and
the only thing he actually testified to was
that he had seen Foster in the bank
Fosters handbook was admitted in evil
dence, and it showed total deposit of
81 4l9 50 during January and. February.
Several checks on the account were also
read. including one for $4,000 to Burns e.
Waterhouse on February II.
Wesley A. Grimmell, clerk of the Pacific
Coast Jockey Club, testified as to the
horses Yellow Tail and Sam Mckeever
being registered March in Fosters
name.
After the adjournment ex-Judge Frick
did not call upon Chief Lees and prefer
charges against Detective Cody of at
tempting to bribe him, as he threatened
TO do Cody characterized Frick's asser-
tions as deliberate falsehoods. He admits
that he called at Frick's house in connec-
tion with the case, but emphatically de-
nies that anything was said about brib-
cry Chief Lees has asked him to make
a full report in writing upon the subject.
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LABOR VS.. EXPANSION.
Opposed to the Importation of Fiii1
pino Musicians to This City.

At a meeting of the San Francisco La
Dor Council last night that body placed
itself squarely on record as being against
the policy of the United States Govern
ment in acquiring the Philippine Islands.
The matter that drew forth the express
sion of the council was the proposal OF
the Mechanics Institute to employ forty
musicians from the Philippine Islands.
At previous meeting the secretary was
instructed to write letter to the board
of directors protesting against this act.
That letter was received and referred to
the committee on music of the institute.
This way of getting around the question
did not suit the members OF the Labor
Council, and as a result the following
resolution was passed at the meeting last
night:
Whereas, We learn that there is under
consideration by certain parties in San
Francisco a plan to. employ labor from the
Philippine Islands; and
Whereas. The reasoning used in the fur
therance Of this project is that the pres
ence in this locality of certain classes of
Filipino laborers would tend to create a
sentiment among the public in favor of the
control by the United States of the Philip
pine Islands, with the consequent result of
adding the labor and product Of these ISL
ands to the United States upon a basis of
equality in law with the labor and produc-
tion of the United States; therefore, be 1t
Resolved, BY the San francisco alSio9 Labor
that are opposed to the employment Of
Filipino labor, or products on the terms
named either directly or indirectly. be-
ing an aggravation of the alien labor evil,
and broadly a violation of the labor and
other laws made and provided in such mat
ters: and be it further
Resolved, That we protest against the
present policy of the national Government
which gives the color of equity to the i'm
portation of cheap Asatic labor; policy
which, in our opinion. is disguised express
ly for that purpose in order that the safe
guards of the American people may be de-
stroyed by the invidious influence Of con-
tractors with a low standard OF low civ
ilization; and be ii further
Resolved That in our opinion the solution
of the question of imported Filipino labor
depends on the future attitude OF our Gov
ernment to the people of the Philippine ISL
ands-whether these people will be allowed
to enjoy the liberty as nation which they
fought for and won and which are our in
alienable rights men. or whether they
shall be subjected and compelled to serve
an exploiting class under the government OF
the United States; and be ii further
Resolved That we favor the granting OF
full and complete independence 10 the Fill
pinos and the protection of these and all
other peoples in the enjoyment of their ma
tural conditions
A resolution was passed instructing the
secretary to communicate with the Park
Commissioners regarding the eight hour
law on all public works.
Much joy was manifested at the report
that Carpenters Union No. p had by a
unanimous vote decided to affiliate with
the Labor Council.
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wounding of two Of his companions, one
fatally The accident occurred shortly
after 9 o'clock at Point Richmond Contra
Costa County. where ground is being pre-
pared for the western terminus Of the San
Joaquin Valley Railroad.
James Hogan. a labOrer. SO years of age,
was so severely burned that he died at
IS p. m Timothy Keefe. aged 80 years,
sLcclmbed at $3.50 o'clock. while Daniel
Quill was burned chiefly about the hands.
The men formed part of a large force
employed by James McMahon in leveling
Point Richmond grim bluff of rock eX-
tending into the bay almost due east OF
san Quentin prison. Tunnels have been
opened into this mass Of rock at various
points, and all are being heavily charged
with black powder When the thousands
~ pounds of the destroying agent have
been properly packed the whole mass will
be exploded by electricity. The injured
men were engaged in opening cans of
powder outside a tunnel which they
were about 10 charge when the explosion
occurred.
James Hogan, who had long experience
in handling powder was opening the
cans. Instead of unscrewing the tops, an
operation requiring but moment, he
chopped a corner off the cans with a stout
hatchet.
Superintendent Quill saw what he was
doing and cautioned him against such ac-
ton. Hogan desisted, and the superinten-
dent walked away to another gang of his
workmen. He had only gone a short dis
tance when he heard the blows Of the
hatchet again. He returned again to rep
rimand Hogan. He had just reached the
place where the latter was standing when
the can he was handling exploded with
puff. There was little, If any, conclusion,
as the powder was not confined. The
burning of the first 25-pound can ignited
the others one by one until twenty of
them were rent asunder The three men
were in the center of this fame and were
frightfully burned. The clothes dropped
in rags from their bodies, leaving three
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tary Of literature, Mrs. H. b Pinney: special
object secretary. Mrs H. c. Morris; foreign
corresponding secretary, Mrs. D. w. Hors-
burgh: State secretary, Mrs. l. M. Condit;
Christian Endeavor secretary, Mrs r. F.
Coyle; secretary for Young Peoples work. Miss
Garrette: treasurer. Mrs. e. G. Denniston;
special treasurer. Mrs. C. s. Wright.
In the afternoon the Occidental Board
of Foreign Missions were the guests OF
Church at 911 Stockton street. The youth
full Mongolians of Mrs. Condit's Bible
class decorated the sacred edifice and
made it beautiful with wealth of gayly
colored lanterns. Chinese ornaments,
carved Oriental furniture and the dragon
flag. The little children of the Mission
School in gorgeous Oriental garb sang
hymns and national songs, and recited
with telling effect patriotic verses.
Previous to the reading of the papers
of the "toilers at the front" the Chinese
women were allowed to withdraw, but
before going were regaled with light re-
freshments and presented with bunch
of flowers.
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High School Field Day.

The tenth annual championship field
day of the Academic Athletic League
will be held this afternoon on the cinder
Dath of the University of California.
There are twenty-five schools which are
members of the league, and nearly every
one has some representative athletes who
will take part in the competition for
prizes.
The best material will wear the colors
of the Oakland, San Francisco Polytech-
mic or the Berkeley High Schools The
year and will make a good showing for
first place. ~
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and he had no trouble in getting them in.
He said these in court he had had on ex
hibition for three years, and he did not
consider them at all out of the way. Car
penter asked him if the place was open
to anybody.
Amy body, man, woman or child can see
them if they drop a nickel was the an
swer
Minor or adult?" asked the court.
Amy body" again was the reply.
AS an expert on morality, Thomas G..
Dunn, who keeps the Art saloon. was
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-08
MISSION WORKERS MEET.
Twenty-Sixth Annual Session of the
Decide ntal Board of Foreign
Missions

The twenty-siXth annual session of the
Occidental Board of Foreign Missions
came to a close last evening with the
Young Peoples meeting at the Mission
Home, 920 Sacramento street.
The morning conference, which was
held at the First Presbyterian Church.
was given over to the reading of excel
lent Iarers bearing on the foreign work
of the mission, and the election of Off
GERS for the ensuing year. The officers
elected were:
President. Mrs. P. D Browne; recording sec
retary. Mrs. W. H. Thomas; general CORE
spending secretary, Mrs l. A. Kelley; secre-
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Basket Ball Game To-day.

The basket ball teams of the California
and Nevada universities will meet in
match game at Odd Fellows Hall, Sew
The contest is booked for 2:30 sharp and
an admission fee of so cents will be
charged The Nevada girls arrived last
evening in Berkeley and will remain un..
the Stanford girls will shout for the sage
brush visitors and the game will not be
without plenty of enthusiasm.
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Physical Culture

Professor Walter Magee of the Univer-
sity of California lectured on Physical
Culture" yesterday afternoon at the Oc-
cidental, under the auspices of the Child
Study Club. He regarded the proper care
of the body as equally important as the
cultivation of the mind, and gave some
good advice as how to attain best results
In the culture of the body.
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PRICE AND SQUAD
TO BE REMOVED
WRITTEN REQUEST PRESENTED
TO CHIEF LEES.

Lieutenant Price and his squad of four
men, as suggested by Chief Lees Thurs
day, sent in a written request to the Chief
asking that they be removed from China
town. The request is signed by William
Price, Stephen Bunner, Paul j. Butler,
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Drighten and SWeeten heT lie.
Women who are approaching motherhood
with a sense Of fear and solicitude, or in
weakened physical condition need the
help of that marvellous Favorite Prescrip-
ton invented by DR.. R V. Pierce, chief
consulting physician of the Invalids' Hotel
and Surgical Institute Buffalo, N Y, and
designed expressly to restore healthy vigor
to the delicate feminine structure involved
ID motherhood 1t takes away all C. the
danger and most Of the pain attendant az
on motherhood and confers on the baby
that lusty hardihood which is a Joy to d
mothers heart.
An Ohio lady, Mrs Lefa Hofinire. of clarinc
ton Monroe Co., il letter to DR. Pierce saws.
u had always been healthy until four years
ago. Before the birth Of my child 1 suffered
almost death dozen times Had what we call
milk leg for four years. Could not stand il to bo
on my feet long at a time without swelling dread
hillv Before my last baby was born had cv-
cry sym ptorn of return Of the trouble NY leg
swel.cd badly. ! read Of DR.. Pierces FaYorite
Prescription, and thought would try it. took
six bottles, ard when my baby oorn l was
not sick at all after was out Of labor which,
lasted only a short time. In times previous. L.
Dor had lasted twelve TO fifteen hours I am Ii
we'll woman today. and have been since got
out Of bed y hen ray little boy was nine days old
give the creditall TO DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-.
scriptiou will never do without 1t during sucn
q time"
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THE POOL MEMS
FIGHT FOR LIFE
AND DOLLARS
Opening Of the Race
track Case.
EX-SECRETARY ON THE STAND
BooKMAKERs WHO PAY "a FOR
TUNE EVERY DAY.
The Plaintiffs Anxious to Show That
the Track L. Very Valu-
able Piece of
Property.
EX-SECRETARY ON THE STAND
BooKMAKERS WHO PAY "a FOR
TUNE EVERY DAY.

The actual trial of the injunction suit
against the police brought by the pool
sellers opened before Judge Murasky yes
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Five Hundred Pounds
EXplodes.
THREE MEN AMID THE FLAMES
TWO OF THE VICTIMS sUCCUMB
TO THEIR INJURIES.
Point Richmond the Scene of a Dread
full Observation-Disclosures of
a Laborer Places Many
Lives in Jeopardy.

The carelessness of man accustomed
10 the use Of high explosives resulted in
the death Of one man yesterday and the
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-08

Argentina's Wheat Exports.
BUENOS AYRES, April According
to last reports Argentina will export this
wear 2.250, 900 tons of wheat.
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CLEANSING,
BEkUTIFYING,

The grande,st s0cfG eombinatiGH alton, on t&>
and beautifying the skin and
complexion is WoODBURY'S Facial Soap and
WOODBURY'S Facial Cream. No scientific
truth was ever more wonderful than the results
accomplished by their use in the toilet and
bath. Sold everywhere.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.

UEEOOHOII l II LII -
SUS
=. BY
Court Of Appeals,
Judge Shipman, in
the United States Cir-
cult Court Of Appeals,
has rendered a de-
cision finally sustaining
the WeIsbach Com
pany's patent.
Every manufacturer
seller or user of incan-
descent gas lights
other than the WeIs-
bach is, in view Of this
decision, an infringer.
All infringers will be
proceeded against at
once. We again cau-
ton the public against
the purchase Of an
inCandesCent mantle
other than that made
and sold by the. Wels-
bach Company or its
agents.
EveYgenuIneWeIs-
bach lamp has the
trade mark, "WeIs-
bach," conspicuousIy
printed upon the pack
age and upon the
burner itself.
For sale by all first
class dealers in gas
appliances.
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YOUNG NANDERBILTS FALL.
". n. JR., HIRT TE.iCHING ms iU-
TOMOETLE 70 20 ELIP- FLaPS.

when lie T armed On Both Currents at Once
the startled Mnchn. Promptly Snincr-
snuitpd Down itlll, Dropping Him out nj
the FIRST Turn and bringing Up n Wreck.
NEWPORT. Il /. July William X. Wander
bilt Jr met with what might have been very
serious accident last night. but AS II was he
luckil, escaped with only II few bruises and
scratches. Tho cause of tbs trouble was an
experiment with an automobile carriage. Mr..
Vanderbilt within fortnight has rented for
the season u horsclcss carriage, and is not very
experienced in tho handling Of the machine.
Hc Is somewhat Of mechanical turn Of mind.
and Is afraid OF nothing He runs his launch
around the harbnr in a manner which many
persons think IL rcck less. The report sent ont
that he was racing his machine with that OF II.
Roger Winthrop is Incorrect. lie was not
racing. but as n person who was near hy s1iu.
" lie WIS doing stunts with IL. machine
Arthur Y. Kemp has n cottage on Beacon
Hill near Mr.. Vnndcrhilts place. and II wa II
Mr.. Krmp's place that the accident happened.
M. Vanderbilt got in his machine and started
to back it down the hill. a very reckless thing
to do as tho htl Is quite steep. Mr.. Vanderbilt
started all right and when h" had got a short
way he applied III" brake and tn" machine
came to n stop. II was here that the misman-
agemcnt camo in. for with his foot still ON tho
reverse Mr.. Vanderbilt started the machine
forward and there was break.
WIN IN, two ,urr,pta ,nn,i,J n, opca tb,,
machine wont right ov.r b,rtward and ur,od
over several times as II rolled down the hill In
its first turn over it landed on top OF Young
v,nd.rhii, hut ban, rolIin,, ,y,.,n1 I.,, INN
lvIny an the yrnnn1 A r,r.on vino saw 4
,honyht that bo rns tilIcJ at nrs, Ho aros,
II, n Jo,oL conI,,inn ,rI wns nssistna 20 Mr.
Eonn,s honso I,tar Mr. y,,dorhiI, w,s ,aL ,.n
bono and Dr ,'lomcrt r. Cloyol,rd VIVA sum
-, -, -, NJ. 49,. ". =, -. -, en-
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immense wave OF water comes sweeping down

immense wave OF water comes sweeping down
from above
At Sealy thirteen miles south Of Brookshire
on the Gulf. Colorado and Santa F6 Railway.
and at Wallis. everything ia inundated. the
lowlands and crops ruined Willis reports
many houses and household furniture floating
away. but the people have escaped In boats.
Tho food has washed the track OF the San An
tonic and Arkansas Pass Railway Off the road
bed for distance OF ten miles
The Brazos Valley in Brazoria county Is
complely submerged. and the water is
spreading out rapidly over the prairie lands.
The river has overlooked the creator part
Of Velasco. near the mouth OF the
Brazos. and the town between tho Nelnsco
Terminal Railroad and within ono block
OF the Vclnsco Hotel Is n solid sheet OF water.
The town is hourly expecting to be cut of from
the outside world. as the water Is rising rap
idly. The damage to crops. bridges and loss
in stock in Wharton. Colorado and Matagorda
counties by the waters Of the Colorado will be
very large. but no loss OF Ifs is reported in that
region. The great loss Of life is mostly con-
fined to the Brazos bottoms. and In tho present
chaotic condition OF affairs it is impossible to
obtain the number OF victims Of the raging
food.
AUSTIN. Tex. July 5-The total number Of
lives known to have been lost in the Brazos and
Colorado river floods that are spread over
great area OF Central and South Texas is
cghty-nine. There are unauthenticated re-
ports OF many more cases OF drownings.
Nearly all OF those drowned were negroes
who refused to heed the warning OF the i'm
pending overflow and seek higher ground. In
Burleson county Yesterday a party OF twenty
two watcrbound negro men, women. and chill
drcn were rescued from treetops, whore they
had been stationed for two days They were in
a famishcd condition.
Tho water is suhsiding along the upper
course Of the Brazos, but is still rising near
the Gulf 1t Is now many feet above the
highest water mark ever known. In Waller
county there IL great restitution among
the sufferers. and appeals have been sent
to the Mayors OF all OF the larger
cities OF the State for aid in the way
OF clothing and food Through railroad
traffic on all of the principal roads of tho State
is still suspended. Gov. Saycrs this evening
received telegram signed by committee OF
citizens OF Fushear. Fort Bend county. saying
that thousands OF people in that county are
starving and appealing for immediate aid
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TO SEND TROOPS TO SOUTH AFRICA.
British Preparations to Get q Large Mill
tary Force Into the Transvnal.

British Preparations to Get q Large Mill
tary Force Into the TTansynal.
Special Cable Despdtch to TEE sUS.
LONDON. July 0.-The Daily Graphic gives
prominence to the following. which It is likely
II obtained from an inside source:
I'VE understand that II 10 in mplation
to send q considerable military force to South
Africa, and that the necessary arrangements
have already been made by the War Office. In
any circumstances, tho authorities would. OF
course. prepare for possible eventualities. but
the contingency for which provision is now be-
ing made is unfortunately OF the less remote
kind.
Tho progress OF events since the Bloom
fontein conference has not been OF q nature
to render tho Government hopeful Of q salts
factory diplomatic solution. Information which
has reached this country from an authentic
source tends to show that President kruger is
not likely to yield. even in principle. to Sir AL
fred Miners franchise scheme unless conces-
sions are made to him In regard to arbitration
or Swaziland. This. in the view OF her Ma!es-
tvs Government. would be tantamount to the
rejection OF the High Commissioners propo-
sails"
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MARSHALL FIELDS TAXES.
The Chicago Merchant viii Pay Quarter of
II Million Dollars on His Assessment.

CHICAGO. July 5.-Marsholl Field, as an indi-
vidual and member OF the firm OF Marshall
Field Co.. will pay moro than a quarter Of
a million Of dollars in taxes in Cook county on
nearly 27.OOO,OOO OF personal and real prop
crty. SO far this ia believed 10 be the largest
amount assessed as fair cash value against
any firm and individual combined. Mr.. Field
personally will pay on n cash value OF personal
property Of 81 ,25OOOO. while the cash value
Of Marshall Field 4 Co. is properly fixed at
SJOOO,OOu.
The real estate holdings Of Mr. Field and Of
Marshall Field IL Co. are worth at a cash valua-
ton S2O,OOO.UuO. No schedule OF personal
property was filed by the merchant for him
self or the firm, and III" assessors fixed tho
amount Of S,.2hOOOO personal property for
both. and. il IL understood. no objection will be
made To that valuation.
As is well known. Mr. Field owns fully so per
cent. Of III" property Of the firm Of Marshall
Field Il Go. His real estate holdings include
hundred or more of The choicest corners in
Chicago, nearly all Of the Innd being in the
business centre, lie also owns hundreds Of
farms in Illinois not isted in the schedule fled
in Chicago. aud hundreds Of square miles OF
choice farm lands in m" Dakotns. Montana and
Oregon. II is believed that on a fair vauat ION
his entire property Is worth all of SJu.uOOOOO