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The San Francisco call., 1903-01-24
WARSHIPS
IN THIS
HARBOR
Uncle Sam Has at
Command Strong
Fighting Force.
Vessels Can Be Made
Ready on Short
Notice.

The cruisers Boston, Marblehead and
New York are at present in San Fran
cisco harbor and they could be made
ready for sea on short notice in the event
of Uncle Sam requiring their services on
the Venezuelan coast. The New York
is an armored cruiser-one of the finest
In the navy-and played conspicuous
part in the capture and destruction of
Cervera's fleet during the late Spanish
war The gunboats Bennington, Concord
and Petrol and the torpedo boats, Davis,
Farragut, Fox, Preble and Paul Jones
are also available.
The battleship Wisconsin is also on the
coast and could join the other vessels II
there was a call for her services.
In addition TO the vessels named. there
are several others that could be put in
service IL occasion required. The battle
ship Ohio is nearing completion at the
Union Iron Works and the monitor
wyoming has had her trial trip. The ar
mored cruisers California, South Dakota
and Tacoma are being built at the Union
Iron Works and coHld be completed in
less than two years.
The first rivet on the battleship Ohio
was driven May 49, 1899, and the launch
ing took place May 10, 1901 She is 3SS
feet long, seventy-two feet extreme
breadth and is of 122 23O tons displacement.
Her battery will consist of four twelve
inch breech-loaGing rifles and sixteen six
inch rapid-fre guns.
The monitor Wyoming was launched
September s, 1900. She had her trial trip
October p, 1902. She is 225 feet long.
5000 tons displacement and the indicated
horsepower of her engines Is 2400. Her
battery consists of two twelve-inch
breech-loading rifles. four rapid-fire guns.
three siX-pounders and four one-pounders.
The armored cruisers California and
South Dakota now in course of construc-
tion are each of h. $50 tons displacement,
SOP feet in length and are to have an in
dicated horsepower of 1900. Their arma-
ment will consist of four eight-inch, four
teen six-inch and eighteen three-inch
rifles twelve three-pounders and six ma l.
chine guns.
The cruiser Tacoma is a steel vessel of
5000 tons displacement and 292 feet long.
Her indicated horsepower is 400 and her
armament will consist of ten hve-inch
rifles and eight siX-pounders, two one
Founders and four machine guns.
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The San Francisco call., 1903-01-24

posed making a night attack on
the gunboat Excitement against
the Germans is running high at
La Guaira.
1t developed to-day that the
Dutch cruiser De Ruyter, which
arrived at La Guaira on Wednes-
day from the island of Los
Roques, which is mostly inhabi-
ted by charcoal burners, found
that twelve men and FIVE women
had died of hunger and thirst
there as a result OF the blockade
measures Of the powers, which
prevented schooners carrying
provisions and water to the ISL
and.
At the Governments request
a boycott of goods imported
from the enemies countries IS
maintained, with consequent ad-
vantage 10 American commerce.
Germans here are advocating
foreign control of the country.
They do not want government by
the United States alone, but they
would like Joint control iii which
Germany would participate. The
! Nenezuelans are apprehensive
that their territory is in danger
and they look to the United
States to save it from partition.
General Matos, head of the
Venezuelan revolution, who is
living at Willemstad, was asked
what he would do in case of an
attempt by one OF the powers to
occupy Venezuelan territory.
Il do not believe such occupa-
ton is contemplated" he said,
but if anything of the kind we're
attempted, then all Venezuelans
would rally around the same
standard and would offer a
united front to the enemy
Herr Won Pilgrim-Baltazzi,
Germany's former Charge DAT
faires in Caracas, and Commo-
dore Scheder have repeatedly de
clared that their Government has
no intention of violating its
pledge not to acquire even the
smallest bit of territory. They
further insist that every move
made by Germany is known
in Washington. Commodore
Scheder has given positive assur-
ances to Vice Admiral Douglas
that no matter what the tempta-
ton. German marines will not be
landed in Venezuela.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
HAIR NATURALLY ABUNDANT.
When Tt Is Free of Dandruff, 1t
Grows Luxuriantlv.

Hair preparations and dandruff cures.
as rule are sticky or irritating affairs
that do no earthly good Hair. when not
diseased grows naturally Iuxuriantly.
Dandruff is the cause OF nine-tenths of
all hair trouble. and dandruff is caused
by a germ The only way to cure dan
drun is to kill the germ: and so far. the
only hair prepare tion that viii positively
destroy the germ. is NewbrO's Herpcide
absolutely harmless. free from grease,
sediment dye matter or dangerous drugs
1t aIlays itching Instantly; makes hair
glossy and soft silk. Destroy the
cause. you remove the effect '-dandruff
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10 cents
In stamps for sample to The Herpicide
Co.. Detroit. Mich.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-24
ISSUES CALL TO ARMS.
of Maracaibo Summons the
States Militia.

MARACAIBO. Venezuela. Jan %
President Aranguiren of the State Of
Maracaibo has by decree published last
night called TO arms all citizens from is
to 90 years Of age belonging to the milf
tia, in order to resist the possible land
ing OF the German forces at Lake Mara
caibo. About 800 men Immediately an
sMered the call
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-24

said he said there must be no further
talk on that proposition. Doblin then
suggested that if Lesser wanted to re-
turn 10 Congress he would be aiding him
self by doing Quigg this favor
VISITED BY ELI QUIGG.
Lessler then told OF a conversation he
said he had with Quigg in New York He
said that before the opening of Congress.
OF during the holiday recess. Quigg tele-
phoned that he wanted TO see him. Less
lei said he then told Quigg that there
should be no question of money. In an
swer TO questions he said Quigg had not
mentioned torpedo-boats, but added:
Il had no other business with Mr. Quigg
snd inferred that it was on this account
that he came TO see me-
Lessler told Of a conversation he had
with John McCullagh. superintendent of
elections in New York. at his hotel in
Washington. McCullagh. he said. told
him that there were men in New York
VINO could re-elect him or defeat him and
that they wanted him to support the
measure Lessler said he told NfcCulIagh
that he would not do it. At the time Of
the conversation with Doblin the latter
was deputy I'm McCullagh's office.
HUNTON ON THE STAND.
Former Senator Hunton of Virginia. the
next witness. said he was counsel for the
IloilaAu COnpanS- lie SAID ne had never
authorized any one TO make a proposition
and had never heard OF Quigg being con-
nected with the company
Dessler's secretary testified 10 a conver-
sation which took place. he said. between
Lessler and McCullagh in Lesslers hotel
In Washington, when, he said, McCui-
lagh told Lessler that he represented men
who could either defeat his nomination
or nominate him. and wanted him to vote
for the torpedo-boats. Lessler, he said,
refused.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-24
CHICAGO CARPENTER
KILLS HIS HOUSEKEEPER
After Being Placed Under Arrest He
Cuts His Own Throat With
Razor.

CHICAGO. Jan. 23.-Mrs Stella Wright,
a young woman acting rs housekeeper
for William f. Lewis. Il carpenter living
at 4449 State street, was killed by Lewis
to-day. The crime the cause Of which IS
not known. was committed with n hat
chet AS soon as the killing reported
I'd the police they commenced a search for
Lewis, who had disappeared. No trace
was found of him until tonight. wheE
he appeared a his home. where three of
ficers were on guard. He was placed un-
der arrest after desperate fight. Whine
OH the way to the police station he re-
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-24

UT 7ASHINGTON. Jan. 2s.-The
n IN House Committee on Naval
NAV Affairs to-day began the in
vestigation authorized by the
House in consequence of the
charges made by Representative Lessler
G New York. during q recent session OF
the Committee on Naval Affairs that he
Lad been approached with an offer Of
money for his vote IN committee in favor
II the construction Of marine torpedo
boats A b-5cf secret session was held
prior 10 the opening OF the inquiry. at
which the method Of procedure was con-
slCered- Among those present during the
bearing to-day. aside from the committee
arc press representatives. were eX-(iCV-
eTnor J. n Thurston. who appeared as
counsel for the Holland Torpedo boat
ComDany; Lemuel =. QEigG. formerly a
mt mber OF the House from New York,
ex-senator Hunton and Delaney NicoIl.
an attorney from New York
Representative LESSER was the first
witness and his examination occupied a
greater part Of tO-day's session. Only
Two other witnesses were heard to-day
= Is Zon. Lessler's secretary. and ex-
Senator HUnton.
LESSLER TELLS HIS STORY.
Chairman Foss announced the purpose
e the meeting, reading the resolution
adopted by the House yesterday. FOss
frsl called Lessler. who was sworn. Tay-
lor ~ the committee questioned LESSER
who said that he was opposed to the
building Of more submarine torpedo-boats
LESSER identified Philip Doblin and told
r. a conversation he said he had with
him. LESSER said Doblin told him that he
rad been sent for by Quigg and informed
there was 5000 IN IT If he CLesslerD could
be brought TO the other side. Lessler
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-24

tel was completely destroyed by fire this
morning at O'Clock. 1t was a two-story
frame structure. Five children of NJ. T.
Moer, who were asleep In the second
floor. were nearly caught in the burning
building The loss is about $4,000 partly
insured
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-24
HARRINGTON VICTORIOUS
IN THE DUBLIN CAMPAIGN
He Is Reelected Lord Mayor of the
City for the Third Successive


DUBLIN. Jan. 23-Timothy Harrington.
NJ. p. was to-day reelected Lord Mayor
OF Dublin for the third successive time.
How King Edward should be received
by the corporation of Dublin in the event
OF a royal visit to this city was one ot
the issues of the campaign. Harrington
opposed the reception of the King, and
Gown his opponent. promised to be
guided in the matter by the opinion of
the Municipal Council
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-24
King Invites German Embassador.

LONDON. jan 2S-King Edward has
invited Count Wolff -Matternich, the Ger
man ambassador to Great Britain. to
dine at Windsor next Tuesday, Emperor
Williams birthday.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-24
Falls From Second Story Window.

George Hciscr. a florist residing at 500
Jones street. fell out the second-stcry
window Of that building early this morn
ing and broke his back lie was taken
TO the Receiving Hospital and will die.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-24

NINE FABBRI-MUELLER' BENEFIT
The benefit concert and theatrical entertain
ment rendered Nine. Fabbri- Mueller at STEM
way Hall last night proved great success
The attendance was large and the audiencs
showed its appreciation Of Mime. Fabbri- Much
music
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-24

ouested one of the officers. who was hold
ing his hand. to loosen his grasp a little.
and as soon as the officer complied Lewis
snatched a razor from his pocket ana
cut his own throat. At midnight he was
alive but there is no chance of his re-
covery. Both before and after cutting
his throat he admitted that he had killed
the woman and said that he had left let
ters which would give his reasons for the
crime.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-24
CASTRO IS CONFIDENT
OF HOLDING THE FORT
Rifle Bullets Cause
War Vessel to
Retire.

Continued From Page 1, Column 8.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-24

Children Escape From Fire.
REDDING, jan 23.-The Coronado Ho
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-24

said he said there must be no further
talk on that proposition. Doblin then
suggested that if Lessler wanted to re-
turn 10 Congress he would be aiding him
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-24

uASHINGTON. Jan. 23.-The
4 House Committee on Naval
" Affairs to-day began the in
vestigation authorized by the
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-24

Country Customers
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Beladonna Plaster. Address THE ADAMS COM
PANY, 1892 Howard Street, San Francisco California
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05

tame; but Specs was not so foolish He soon placed whole lawn between his pur- Suers and himself and then sought a high tree In the top he discovered a hollow hole which made him nest to sleep in.
 When the clear dawn of another day broke Specs came down from the tree in search of breakfast. Here, to be sure was one side of freedom he had not thought of. In the cage he would have had nice break fast of milk and biscuit, with some fruit, but out here in the woods of the park he would have to find his own food. Poor Specs! He searched long time, but found only a stray nut or two, a few buds and q drink of water. Those squirrels had eaten everything up! Now you can imagine how hungry Specs was toward evening when he curied up for nap.
 It so happened in the afternoon that the little girl Eleanor was on her way home from music lesson. Eleanor always walked home across the park, carrying her music roll and her violin case, so it was not surprising that she came across the green lawn little while after Specs had goneto sleep in the crotch of low tree.
 "Oh-h!" cried Eleanor, standing perfectly motionless. tIt's raccoon! do believe they did escape after all!' Then she came softly up a little closer and felt in her pocket for peanut. There was just one left.
 "Come, Kitty, Kitty" she began
 Specs opened one eye slightly.
 kitty, pretty Kitty, have peanut. I've only just one left"
 Specs sat up on the limb and stared in momentary fright. Then the same feeling of not being afraid came to him. He reached out and took the peanut Oh, but he was hungry sse'
 "Why, you poor Kittyw cried Eleanor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05

You must be just starved" and she raced or to find peanut stand, leaving her violin case and music roll on the grass 7tssW While Eleanor was gone tall, gray-haired gentleman came along a nearby path. He saw the violin case with no one near 1t, and to examine into the why and wherefore of its being there. But upon coming closer, you may judge his astonishment to see a raccoon sitting on top of the black leather case, play ing with peanut shell.
 Well, bless my soulr' he exclaimed. '"That must be one of those 'coons who es- capped last night!' He cautiously opened newspaper and approached the little animal from the rear. The soft grass prevented his being heard until he was on the little coon, and in another moment the frightened little Specs was again captive.
 But just then Eleanor returned, triumph antly holding out another bag of peanuts. When she discovered the tall gentleman and the struggling little bundle of newspapers she promptly screamed in her disappoint- ment.
 ''Oh, don't, don't! No, no, please don't carry him back! Please, please!''
 The gentleman, perceiying the owner of the violin case was the little girl with bag of peanuts, at once guessed the whole situa- tion.
 ESQ you are giving this little rascal his breakfast" he smiled at Eleanor pleasantly.
 Yes, sir; went to get some more peanuts for him. Oh, please let him go again. know he wants to so badly.n
 There! I should in duty have returned him toto his cage again. But, bless me. he's been wise enough to make friends al- ready with the children, I cannot see the harm in letting him rum. Now let's ex- change names, and perhaps by that time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05

1t was because he was young and had been taken from the depths of great, silent forest.
 For a long time no one, not even the keeper, could pet or coddle away Specs fears. His large, yellow eyes, surrounded by two white and black rings of fur; his pointed nose and little furry ears remained persistently at the back of the cage. But one day he discovered a friend. Among the jabbering, joking, pushing throng who stared at him that af- ternoon there appeared little girl with a bagful of peanuts. But she didn't hurl them at him, as he sat covering in the dim light of his box. Instead, she began to talk to him in low, sweet voice. He couldn't, really couldn't, feel afraid of her deep brown eyes or that small, shapely hand that held out a peanut to him. He had seldom tasted pea nut, for Mir. and Mrs. Coon, bold and for ward, got them all. Should he try-did he dare try for that one?
 Eleanor, the little girl, waited till the policeman had walked away. Then she boldly climbed the railing and came right close to the cage bars. Come, kitty, kit ty," she said, softly. .'Come, little 'coon; don't be afraid; come, get a peanut, dol" And, to the surprise of every one and Eleanor herself. Specs crept forward and, lifting one timld paw, grabbed the pea nut. Then he ate 1t on the spot. Eleanor delightediy watching him. He felt quite happy and unafraid near her. EleanOr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
Master Coon will come down and have

Master Coon will come down and have some breakfast
 So the gentleman and the little girl ex- changed names, ate peanuts and talked about all sorts of things connected with 'coons bunnies and kitties. At last Master Specs did come down far enough to get some peanuts He would only take them, how ever. from Eleanor, to her great delight
 You see, sir, he knows me. I-r- then she stopped suddenly and reddened
 "Aha!' cried the. gentleman, looking sternly at her. "So! understand from one of the keepers that little girl-a very pretty, brown eyed, mischievous little girl-- was last seen near the 'coon's cage. Are you that naughty little girl?'
 Eleanor hung her head a moment. Then she suddenly looked straight at the gentle man and said, 'Yes, sir. You see, this little coon didn't get tame like the others, and it wasn't fair. It was wicked and policeman she added, with tears of fright in her eyes. I'll never do it again, sir.''
 All right. Perhaps you ought to be ar- rested and tried in big court room before stern judge and jury, but we won't this time. And now you had best run home, for it's most tea time. Goodby."
 Strange" he muttered. That little beast wouldn't even allow his keeper to handle him, yet he allows her! God bless her"
 That evening at supper Eleanor told of her adventures with the raccoon and the gentleman, and when she told the gentle mans name her fathers eyes danced with fun.
 Do you know. Ella who that man was?"
 fNo; but he's dear, kind gentleman she answered.
 Why, that was the man who has charge of all the animals-the director of the me snagerle! WIS. WALLACE.st
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05

saw the keeper comng, so she hastily held out another peanut. Specs accepted It as before, and just then an idea, like a flash. of light, came to Eleanor. It was just closing time; the people were going away, and the cage door was fastened only with bolt! Quick as wink those mischievous fingers had shot the bolt and unfastened the door. Why should a lit- tie coon, who was scared out of its wits be kept shut up in horrid old cage? She never stopped to think of the other two 'coons, but leaped the fence and ran away, the unsuspicious keeper shaking his stock, good-naturedly, after her.
 Now. MT. and Mrs. Coon always began to trot up and down in the evening, after every one had left, for there was no other way of getting their limbs stretched. And every time they passed the door they would brush up against 1t in truning around. Thus, on the night when Flea. nor had unfastened the door, the sue. cessfve pushes began to open it, little by little.
 Specs, who enjoyed the quiet of the evening better than any time, followed his . companions in their trot and he pres ently discovered the opening in the door way. There was bright moon, and a cool breeze was blowing. We'll, you can Imagine Specs excitement. He just gave gentle push with his nose, and was on the grass in the twinknng of star, The keeper soon after came along and found that cage empty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
Specs" The Raccoon
 who Escaped.

There was always crowd of children around the raccoons cage in the menagerie, and there were always, likewise, plenty of plore for peanuts So it was quite natural that MT. and Mrs. Coon should be on familiar terms with their admirers. But when Specs arrived from somewhere in the Great North Woods he was so terrified at the strange faces, the continual chatter and the harsh cries of the coyotes nearby that there was no tanning him. He remained all day in the back of his cage, where box was placed for him, and all the gentle explanations and per suasion of his mates did not lessen his fear. The visitors saw at once how "wild' he was and asked the keeper why, when the other 'coons became tame so quickly, the little fel- low remained wild. The keeper said that
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05

Whenever an animal escapes from a zoo the keepers all blow whistles, and every keeper, policeman, park attendant and watchman starts at once a-searching for the escaping animal So it was not long after Specs and his mates had left their cage that the whole of the gardens was being secured for them. But Specs didn't know that He had meanwhile reached the big lawn, where the swings and merry -go-rounds are, and was trotting over the grass, his little heart throbbng with happiness. There was dew on the grass, sparkling like opals in hun dred coors, beneath the full moon; there were soft, whispering breezes and the sound of night birds in the trees The cry of the night hawks sounded far overhead, and the chirruping of crickets came from the bushes. Over and under everything the f1refiies lit their momentary sparks. This was, indeed, happiness.
 Suddenly a gray streak flashed down tree trunk and a squirrel stopped to look with surprise on the odd little coon.
 Master Spotted-coat," said the squirrel, jerking his tail neryously, you'd bes: run and hide rather than sit there and be caught again."
 Saying this the squirrel flashed ur his tree again. A loud shout behind announced that Specs was discovered. The other 'coons had already been recaptured, being rather