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Evening star., 1901-04-10
RUSSIA SHOWS HER HAND.
Press Says Car Intends to Make
Terms With China.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 10, p.m.-The
Russian press Is abandoning that reserve
with which 1t first discussed the govern
ments declaration on the subject of Man
churia. 1t now declares that the joy with
which the British press greeted China 8
refusal to sign the Manehurian agreement
has merely postponed the signing Of new
understanding with China, since the con-
vention would be advantageous to China.
One paper says:
"Our London friends overlooked the fact
that in dissuading the signing of the agree
ment they did not hasten the evacuation
of Manchuria, but strengthened Russia s
position"
Evening star., 1901-04-10
Gay scenes ut TouIon.

TOCLON. April lo.-The town is filing
up fast and is gay with flags and testoons
Of French and Italian coIors
The Duke OF Genoa visited the mayor
Of Tonlon this morning. and was every
where greeted with cheers.
Enormous crowds on the Guays watched
the arrival of the squadron esecTting Pres
ktLl LoUbe..
Evening star., 1901-04-10
Charged With Being a Deserter.

CUMBERLAND, Nd, April I0-AIbert
Harris, who enlisted at the recruiting sta
tion here FOR the Philippine service, was
arrested last Eight at Eckhart, this county.
By Constable George Foreman, as de-
serIer. and is now in jail here. Harris is a
miner. twenty-five years old, and SAYS rel
afiNes coaNed him into the idea CT going
into the army.
Evening star., 1901-04-10
Admiral Remey Sails for Melheurne

Admiral Remey, commanding the Asiatic
station, sailed from Cavite this morning
for Melbourne, Australia, where the Brook
lyn is to represent the United States navy
on the occasion of the opening OF the first
federal parliament in the presence OF the
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York
She should arrive at Melbourne about the
end of the present month, which will be
in ample season for the opening cere-
raopfes
Evening star., 1901-04-10
Mantle for Ga. Lightins Improved.

Mantle for Gas Lighting Improved.
An Austrian has discovered process for
converting the mantles used for incandes-
cent gas lighting into a strong glass-like
substance, which enormously increases the
volume of the light and the life of the
mantle. United States Consul General Ma
son, at Berlin, fully explains the new pro-
cess published in consular reports to the
State Department.
Evening star., 1901-04-10
DIR. JOHN L. DUFFIELD DEAD,
He Was Emeritus Professor of Mathe.
MATES at Princeton

PRINCETON, N. J.. April 1O.-Dr John
T. Duffield, class of 1S41, emeritus profess
sor of mathematics, died of heart trouble
at his home here today DR.. Duffield was
the senior member of the faculty, and In
addition to his duties as professor directed
the distribution OF scholarships to needy
students. He has been prominent in recent
years In the agitation of important ques-
tions concerning the doctrine of the Pres
byterian Church. He was seventy-eight
years old.
Evening star., 1901-04-10
Rack From the Philippines.

M. ]. Thomas Of the Post Office Depart
ment, who during the last year has been
connected. in various capacities, with the
postal service in the Philippine Islands, re-
turned to Washington yesterday and called
at the department today. Mr.. Thomas
spent good part of his time in the islands
south of Luzon, and was postmaster at
Santa Cruz de la Laguna. 1t is his opinion
that order in the archipelago is being rap
idly restored.
Evening star., 1901-04-10
FIRE IN INSANE ASYLUM.
Woman Patients Have Narrow
capes at Mt. Jackson, Ind.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, April 1O.-Fire
which broke out at am. in the womens
building OF the Insane Hospital at Mount
Jackson, just west of the city limits, was
brought under control before serious prop
erty damage was done.
Great difficulty was experienced In con-
trolling the patients OF the two wards and
getting them to q place Of safety. This
was accomplished by the female nurses
who displayed rare heroism.
Two nurses-Margaret Waltman and
Kate Nolan-were severely scorched bu,
none of the patients was injured Prop.
egty loss not large.
Evening star., 1901-04-10
New General Manager s. A. l..

Special Dispatch 20 The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, April 10.-The directors of
she Seabcard Air Line will today formally
elect ]. NJ Barr OF the Atchison vice presi-
dent and general manager, succeeding ST
John- Otherwise only roGtine business will
be transacted.
Evening star., 1901-04-10
HERR sTEUBLE's LONDON VISIT.
He Goes to Explain the PrOspectfvs
Revenues Of China.

Revenues of China.
It is understood that the visit of Herr
Steuble. director Of the German colonial
Office. to London, in connection with the
subject of Chinese indemnities, was par
ticularly designed to assist the German and
English governments to correct under
standing of the resources of China in the
matter Of prospective revenues. Herr Steu-
BILE, by reason of long residence in the east,
is regarded as an expert in Chinese
finances, and he went to London In that
capacity. It Is said that his visit did not
have direct relation to the amount of in
IDENTITIES to be claimed by Germany and
Great Britain, but, of course. indirectly,
these totals might be affected by Herr
Steubles statement of resources.
Evening star., 1901-04-10
ON the Way to the Philippines.

The War Department has been informed
that Company I. list Infantry. composed OF
ninety-five enlisted men, commanded by
Lieut.. ]. W. Beacham. left Omaha, Neb,
yesterday for San Francisco. whence they
Will leave for the Philippines for duty.
Evening star., 1901-04-10
TIN Plate i'm Demana.

Judging from request received by Con-
sui Britain at Nantes from prominent
dealer OF that city. American black tin
plates, in the polished condition ready for
timing. are in demand at that place.
Evening star., 1901-04-10
THE FORTUNE fletcher.

Frequent and constant
advertising brought me all
/ own.-A. T. Stewart.
Evening star., 1901-04-10
The Pacific Transport Service.

There is no intention to abandon the Pa
cific transport service, as there are scarcely
sufficient ships now to maintain frequent
communication between San Francisco and
the Philippines. If the intention Of the
government is carried out, it is stated the
transports plying between New York and
the West Indies will be sent to the Philip
pines or they may be sold at public auc-
ton.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-16
DESPERATE STRUGGLE
WITH TWO BURGLARS
Attorney Thomas Quigley Has an
Unpleasant Experience in His
RedroOrn

James Wilson, So years Of age, and
Frank Hayes, II, were arrested about 6
o'clock yesterday morning at 712 Kearny
street by Policeman Lycette and booked
at the City Prison on a charge of attempt
to commit burglary. The complaining wit
ness against them is Attorney Thomas
Quigley.
/ Quigley has a room in the house, and
about o'clock he was awakened out OF
his sleep. He saw the door of his room
open, and about the same time he was
startled by observing Wilson going
through his vest pockets: He jumped out
of bed and grappled with Wilson, throw
ing him through the glass door, the
breaking glass attracting the attention of
the landlady. Quigley got Wilson on the
floor and commenced to choke him, while
the landlady screamed for help. Hayes
rushed to Wilson's assistance, and seizing
a chair struck Quigley on the head with
it. Quigley made for him, but he ran
into a room and locked the door.
The Central police station was notified
and Lycette appeared on the scene and
arrested the two men. They had been
rooming in the house for three days, but
as they did not pay any rent the land
lady locked the door of their room Thurs
day night so that they could not gain an
entrance The police are of the. opinion
that Wilson has a criminal record.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-16
FOOTPAD LOSES
HIS OVERCOAT
Well-Dressed Men Try to
Rob Bettor Of His
Winnings.
Countryman Claims to Be a
Victim of Knockout
Drops.

Theothile Lavori, Frenchman, who re-
sides in Petaluma, and who came to this
city yesterday to attend the Jenries-Ruh-
lin contest, was held up last night at the
corner OF Sansome and Halleck streets by
two men who, he believes, followed him
from the ringside. The timely arrival of
Officer Fred Green saved Lavori the loss
of a considerable sum of money, the
greater portion Of which he had won on
the fight. The men who attempted the
hold-up were evidently not common foot
pads, as in the struggle which one Of
them had with LavOTi at, the approach of
Officer Green the fOOtpaG lost his over
coat The garment proved TO be of the
very finest and most expensive material,
resembling more that worn by a prosper
Gus sport than the poor apparel of an or
binary knight of the road.
At the ringside the Frenchman had been
a liberal supporter of Champion Jeffries,
and had backed him with 500 at to 1.
In his enthusiasm over the victory of his
faNorite he foolishly flashed his winnings
before the crowd. When he left the ring
side to go to his home he was followed
by, two well-dreSSed men. At the corner
Of SansOme and Halleck streets one of the
men struck him on the head with a beer
Policeman Fred Green, who saw La
Nor- 5 plight, ran Immediately to his as
SlSlancc- At his approach the would-be
footpads attempted to escape. but La
NorL although of small stature. seized
The oVercOat Of one of the men and held
70 IL 50 tenaciOuSly that in the struggle
II was Wrenched from the Wearer'S body
The police are of the opinion that the
men were of the sports that had gone
broke by backing the Akron giant
When LavOri flashed his, gold in their
faces they were tempted to become foot
pads.
John Morgan, a Redding merchant who
also came TO the city to witness the
championship contest, claims to have
been given knockout drops and to have
been robbed of SIPS. He was found in
an UNCONSCIOUS condition on OFarrell
street. On being searched a gold watch
and a ticket TO the fight were found in
MS pockets. When he was resuscitated
seeing things and that in the course of
events he had taken a few drinks. He
thinks that knockout drops were adninis-
lraIeo 10 him in the drinks and that
Wnlle ne was unconscious his money. was
taken from him
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-16
WATCHFUL CLERK
SAVES JEWELRY
Rescues Valuable Stick
Pin From a Clever
Thief.

The police are assiduously searching for
a clever jewelry thief. who entered a
Geary street jewelry store yesterday aft
ernoon and attempted to purloin an ex-
pensiye stick pin. He was detected in the
act by a clerk, who was so overcome by
the holiness CT the attempt that he al
lowed the thief to escape after securing
return of the jewel
The would-be thief is described as being
tail. slender. dark complexioned and at
tired in dark suit. He entered the store
as prospective purchaser and requested
the clerk to show him some lockets and
stick pins. While examining the jeweiry.
turning various pieces toward the light
and twisting them about after the man
ner OF connOisSeur to note their great
est luster, he slipped the stick pin into
his vest pocket.
When he thought mat he had the pin
safely concealed he turned to go, with the
remark that the -1eweiry was too expen-
s1Ve for him TO purchase. The clerk, who
had seen the pin disappear, requested it's
return The request was Immediately
complied with.
The thief was almost overcome with
confusion, but tried to smooth matters by
asserting that 1t was very funny how the
pin had found its way into his pocket
Although the clerk failed to perceive the
wit OF the situation ne neglected to cap
ture the thief. The case was at once re-
ported to the police, who are now looking
Tor the suave stranger. Because of the
meagerness of the description which thew
nave or the man the police entertain Iff-
tie hope of finding him
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-16
HOLDS A CLERK
AND ROBS STORE
Bold Crime Committed
on Montgomery
Avenue.

"A bold robbery was committed last
night In candy store at 422 Montgom-
cry avenue. conducted by T. CrOmboni.
A thief entered the place while hundreds
OF pedestrians were passing on the lighted
thoroughfare, seized the young lady clerk
and, with his hand over her mouth rfffed
the cash register. A confederate came
upon the scene just as the man who COM
nlIIed the crime was ready to leave and
assisted in the escape.
About O'Clock Miss Rose ROssettf Was
alone In the store, when a stranger en-
tered He asked for Is cents worth of
handed out a 50-cent piece in payment.
MISS RoSSett turned to the cash register
opened II and dropped the coin in She
was Just picking up the proper change
when ner customer sprang over the coun-
ter ana, placing one hand over her mouth
TO prevent an cutlery, held her fast.
Inc thief, after he had transferred
about $40 IN coin to his own pocket re-
leased the woman and dashed out of the
store. For a moment Miss ROSsettf stood
dumrounded- She was just about to give
an alarm, when another stranger came
IL from the street and asked what the
matter was Upon being told of the hold
ROBBERY, the last stranger quickly vOlur-
teered TO pursue the thief and started out
Miss Rossetti trusted to him and did NOT
raise cry Th1s clever ruse frustrated a
capture.
Sergeant Christensen and Ofncer Rob-
ert Silver arrived or the scene a few min
GteS after the deed had been DONE They
learned the girls story, but she was too
excited TO give them an accurate descrip-
ton by which the thief and his accom-
plice could have been picked out Of a
crowd had they even been located. A re-
port OF the matter was made to the Gem
trail Police Station.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-16

upon the ear. He acts with ample intellt-
gence, though without much power, and
looks, acts and sings, in short, like Van
Dyck in little.
Gadski, as last year was the Siegli1de,
and though perhaps hardly reused to her
best was a tenderly beautiful figure. She
has some strong dramatic moments, as
well eminent gentleness, and her
voice serves her equally well in express
ing one thing or the other. Her scene with
Siegmund as they enter the valley where
Brunnhilde is hiding, was gem in its
way.
Mr.. Bisphams Wotan, though true TO
pitch and consistent in conception, seems
to me to be of too small pattern. He
does not wholly satisfy ones notion of
the ruler of Walhalla. But it is only that
there is not enough, quite, of what Mr..
not of the necessary quality. He was in
excellent form last night, and his -valua-
bic voice seems to find its best place in
anything he attempts. Hunding was
splendidly sung by Mr.. Blass, who invest
ed the part with a fine, somber feeling
that added much to the atmosphere.
wonderful bit Of artistry that one would
expect from the distinguished singer, and
as Waltraute she added her gorgeous note
to the chorus of the Walkure.
Wagner is at his most wonderful in the
Walkure chorus and the nine prima
dome that it takes for its Interpretation
got all there was out Of it but the last
brilliance of Brunnhildes part as Nordica
alone can give it. But it was magnificent
even so. and the orchestra did itself
proud. Not all the conventions of ap-
plause by the Wagner schedule could pre-
vent wild burst Of applause after the
final triumphaf1t shout Of the warrior
maidens, both for their Berseker dithy-
ramb and the tense dramatic tumult of
the orchestral accompaniment. Here the
untrammeled genius of Wagner has full
fling and with an effect unequaled in or
chestral annals. The opera was cut con-
siderably, and in spite of this and It's
early beginning ended close on to mid
night. Tonight Sibyl Sanderson will be
greeted by a. "sold-out" house, and the
same may be said for this afternoons
performance Of Faust" with Sembrich
as Marguerite.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-16
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS
HOLD THEIR CONVENTION
Interesting Papers Are Read by
Those Interested on Presby-
terrain TiuaS

The annual Sunday school convention
OF the Presbyterian church Of this city
was held yesterday afternoon and even
ing a. Lebanon Presbyterian Church, on
sanchez street, near Twenty-third. Quite
a number of workers from the different
churches were present, among them being
the following named: DR.. John H Kerr
ana Superintendent H. z. BostWick of
Trinity, Rev. 4. A. Doane of Mizpah,
Rev. H. n. BeVier of Memorial. Rev. e
H. Avery and Superintendent ]. c. Davies
Of Westminster, Rev. Curtis E. Long of
Evangelical; Rev. r. Logan, J. T.. McIl.-
ness and William Barr of Lebanon and
L. l. Findley Of Olivet. There were a
large number 2t LADY workers present
Rev. ]. S. Thomas of Howard Church
presided, and Rev. Charles u. Patterson
of Holly Park acted as secretary. The
exercises consisted of the reading of pa
pers assigned to the representatives of
the different schools. The principal ad-
dress was delivered in the evening bv
Earl Bingham, secretary of the State As
sociation. The ladies Of Lebanon Church
served a supper for the benefit of the
fund.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-16
WILL TAKE CHARGE OF
UNCLAIMED CHILDREN
Two Charitable Organizations Decide
on Measures for Relieving Con-
gestion of Hospital.

Mrs. W. B. Harrington. president of the
California Children's Hospital, and
Charles Sonntag, president of the Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
have made arrangements for taking care
Of the little ones who are not removed
from the institution after their parents
haTe been notified that medical attention
Is no longer necessary.
People in straitened circumstances
often take children to the hospital and
refuse TO reclaim them when they are
cured. As the charity exists only for the
purpose Of giving medical and surgical
aid, a number Of healthy children in the
institution impede its proper work
1t has been definitely decided that par-
ents shall be given due notice that their
little ones have recovered, and If no re-
Spouse IS forthcoming within a reasona BILE
time, Secretary White of the Children's
Society will apply for letters of guard
ianship. In such cases, when it is found
that parents are at work and are able
70 contribute toward the support of their
children, the law will be invoked to com.
pei them to do so.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-16
SUPERB MUSIC OF Idle WALKUERE''
HEARD BY FASHIONABLE AUDIENCE
1raus Grand Opera Singers and Orchestra Interpret Fine Man
the Wagner Story of Mortals and mmortals-Society
Will Listen This Evening Sybi Sanderson in Manon "
By Blanche Darlington.

DHETHER it was the cast last
NJ IN Y night, or whether Die Walk
W/W ure" is too essentially Wag-
" " merriam to suit any but the
deeply dyed-in-the-wool Wag-
nerite or whether-as was whispered
the other ring up at the Pavilion
proved the stronger attraction, last
nights house for die Walkure" was
noticeably smaller than that of Tam
hauser" on Thursday evening. This, too,
in spite of die Walkure's" comparative
novelty, for it has only once been heard
the ring cycle But, be the reason
what it may, for this apotheosis of the
genius of the great master dramatist, the
house was not by any means "hat II
should have been. Perhaps the people
really are pining for The Bohemian
Girl" One never knows.
If there had not been the superb mem
DRY of last years performance of Die
Walkure" in the way, last nights render
Ing might have pleased more than 1t did:
But there was the brilliant memory of
Nordica's Brunnhilde and Van Dyck's
Siegmund, as against the virgin warrior
maid of Louise Reuss-Belce, and the
Siegmund of DIPPED, and neither are at all
comparable with the first conceptions or
the roles. The Brunhilde of Reuss-Belce
promised disaster from its melodramatic
beginning, and she was almost through
out vocaily Inadequate in the exacting
role. In spots she showed fitness for the
part, but as a whole her performance fell
much below the required standard. Dip
pei has broadened since last year, ma
tured in voice and gained in poise. His
voice sounds young and fresh and strong,
but he has not yet the vocal or dramatic
weight necessary for the fulfilling of the
Siegmund part.
Still.-it is a pleasing conception, and Mr..
Dippel'is more nearly Siegmund this year
than he would have been last year. He is
more capable of sustained effort, has
gained strength all around, and the fine
freshness of his voice falls gratefully
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-16
Observation-Disclosures. O
Captain Nielsen in Trouble.

Captain N. H. Nielsen was examined
yesterday before United States Court
Commissioner Heacock on a charge of
having made a false and fraudulent GER
tificate whereby a sick sailor had been en-
abled to gain admission to the United
States Marine Hospital, in which place
the sailor afterward died. 1t was shown
that the sailor had formerly been en-
ployed by the defendant, but that at the
time he fell sick he was working as a
barkeeper for man named Swanson on
Jackson street. The case will be submit
ted on briefs, the captain having admit
ted that the sailor was not employed as
a seaman at the time the certificate was
written.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-16
SAYS the Girls Robbed Him.

Ed Collins, alias "BulP' Collins, Jerry
DAILY, a bartender, Lily Johnson, alias
May Daily, alias Nellie Murphy, and Kitty
Evans were arrested last night by Ser
geants Wolfe and Shaw on suspicion of
having stolen $3.50 from w. Jorgensen, a
visitor from the rural regions. Lily of the
many aliases was charged with grand
larceny and the others were booked as
Migrants. They are all hard characters
and well known in City Prison circles.
JorgeDsen claims that he met the girls
on Fourth street and accompanied them to
a saloon near Stevenson street While
he was drinking Kittys health Lily re-
moved the $50 from his pocket. He dis
covered his loss and the girls fed with
the country visitor after them. Just be-
fore he overlook them, however, Collins
AMI Daily grabbed him and held him I'M
til the women made good their escape.
Jorgensen then went with his story to
Captain Spillane and the sergeants round
ed I'D the quartet
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-16
Loses His Iewelru

Police Officer Braig last evening arrest
cd young man named J. T.. Broidell
and locked him UP IN suspicion of bav-
ing robbed A S. Robinson, a motorman
OF a gold watch and a diamond pin
Robinson, who was under the influence OF
liquor, was scuf1ing with BroideIl In a
saloon on OFarrell ctreet, above Powell,
wnen he suddenly discovered that his
JeWelry was gone. AS Broidell was the
only person who was near him he was
arrested on suspicion of having taken the
watch and pin. Robinson was also arrest
cd and charged with drunkenness
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-16
Talks of New York Election.

Max Pepper entertained the Iroquois
Club last night with an account of his
recent visit to New York and his obser-
vations of the election laws. effects Of
Lows victory and other political topics.
A resolution urging the Public Utilities
Committee of the Board of Supervisors
to take steps to acquire the Geary street
railway was referred to the Committee on
Resolutions. w. M. Cannon, d. ]. Cor
don and Max Pepper were appointed a
committee to represent the club at the
anti Chinese convention to be held IN
Metropolitan Hall.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-16
Lee Palmer Will Be Held.

The preliminary examination of Lee
Palmer Of the Leepalmer House on the
charge Of grand larceny was concluded
before Judge Fritz yesterday and the
Judge intimated that he would hold him
20 answer before the Superior Court TO-
DAY In $1,000 bonds, the intimation being
given that he might have his bonds
ready. He is accused Of stealing diamond
rings from Mrs. Mabel Mills.