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2 DUEL FOUGHT IN THE STREET IN NEW ORLEANS Editor of the Evening Item and a Demo cratic Politician Fight With Guns and Both May Die, © NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 10.— A desperate street duel occurred in front of m <> Newspaper Bow. on Camp street, to-diy, in which Domlnick C. O'Malley, pro- O • * prietor of the Evening Item and a well-known promoter of sport, and C. Har- 2? £ rison Parker, State Tax Collector, chairman of the Democratic State campaign £»" V committee, and editor-in-chief of the Delta, the anti-lottery organ, were seri- V g ously. if not fatally, wounded. g» <% The trouble is said to have originated over a cartoon in the Item last £j( £* Sunday. O'Malley has been in several shooting affrays, and Parker wounded .♦ 3 Mayor E. A. Burke, then State Treasurer, in a famous duel in 1882. O $•,&-.' ■ i' (Bo•^^•^c•^c•^^'^o^C'^•^^o^v%o^'O^o^v%ovo^ , o%o.^o^^'^c•^c►^o , *c» , .o• ! communication to make to him at the pr sent time. The Times says editorially: "The news that the Transvaal has taken such a step will be received with profound regret by 1a majority of the British people. To the Inst we clung to the hope that bloodshed would be avoided, but that hope has been deliberately quenched by the wanton ac tion of the Pretoria Government. In tone and substance alike the ultimatum Is a document of studied insolent defiance. It is the Transvaal, not we, who snap the last frail thread of negotiations. They have declared war upon the British Em pire, and they must feel her arm and pay the penalty of their aggression." The- article concludes: "With Swinburne —in a vigorous and characteristic sonnet which he sends out to-day— the sons of Cromwell and of Blake will cry: 'Strike. England, strike home!' so it is In the old TRANSVAAL BACKED BY THE FREE STATE LONDON, Oct. 10.— A dispatch from Pretoria, dated .Monday evening, says: "Owing to' the st a of the country generally and tho sad circumstances which prevail. It has been officially an nounced that there will be no birthday reception at the Presidency. Matters are becoming critical, and many of the burghers and the three main commandoes are impatient and feel that it is suicidal to await the arrival of overwhelming re inforcements from England. The Presi dent has done his utmost to stem this feeling in the hone that diplomacy might still settle matters. During the past few days telegraphic conferences have been held with President Steyn. and whatever course shall be taken by the Transvaal will receive the commendation and sup port of the Free State. "It is freely rumored in the town, and is believed to be correct, that the Gov ernment assumed its firm position be cause Great Britain's new proposals have not arrived, though Conyngham Greene, the British diplomatic agent at Pre toria, informed State Secretary Reitz nine days ago that they would be for mulated in a few days' time. Conse quently the burghers are alarmed at the continued dispatch of troops from Eng land and India. "A telegram received here outlines the ultimatum In terms already cabled, which the correspondent gathers has lust been dispatched." The correspondent adds: "Martial law may be proclaimed on Wednesday, but all depends upon Great Britain's reply. The Transvaal forces arc being augmented by volunteers of all nationalities. The War Office is very busy. Ambulance parties are starting for the front. There is still the faintest hope that war may be averted." BRITONS DISPLAY THEIR WARLIKE FEELING LONDON, Oct. 10.— The more peaceful nor of the morning's news and com ments had scarcely been digested and aroused hope that President Kruger's birthday would also mark the dissipation or the commencement of the dissipation of the clouds hanging over South Africa when the sensational announcement that the Transvaal Government had handed a definite ultimatum to the British diplo matic agent In Pretoria caused a rapid slump In the hopes of those who believe that diplomacy will yet save the situation. It is understood from the movements of Ministers and the activity of the Govern ment offices that developments are immi nent, although whether they are pacific or warlike remains an enigma. The officials at the Colonial Office worked all night, and Mr. Chamberlain arrived there early this morning. In some quar^ ters It is intimated that the Government has received notification of the Boer ul timatum and is relieved In consequence, as the Government considers the Boers now placed in a position of having forced on war. Whatever the official feeling may be, there Is no mistaking the significance ol the great manifestation, combined with the war spirit, which occurred In the streets of London this morning when the New South Wales Lancers traversed the city to embark for South Africa. Tens of thousands assembled to do homage to the little handful ."of soldiers representing the empire's ally. From the arrival of the squadron at Waterloo station to the embarking on the railway train at Fenchurch station tu multuous scenes of wild enthusiasm marked the route traversed. The" bands were allowed to play nothing but "Soldiers of the Queen," "Rule Britannia" and "God Save the Queen," in which the dense' crowds joined. It is doubtful If such frenzied welcome v. .is ever before witnessed In London. There was an Incessant roar of cheers and I song until the Mansion House, the official i residence of the Lord Mayor of London, was reached. Here traffic was completely blocked by th" surging throngs, and it was only with the greatest difficulty that the Lord Mayor, Sir John Voce Moore, in the full robes of office, restrained the sing ing and vociferous cheering when he ad dressed the troops, wishing them godspeed and expressing the interest of the country in their heroic determination to assist in asserting Imperial authority in South Af rica. Sir John .'aid: • "•'< "I hope there will not he war, but the necessities of the moment require a dem onstration of authority." The inspiring scene closed with the sing ing of the national anthem, the Lord Mayor leading. A similar occurrence took place at Fen church station. The windows In the neighborhood were crowded with sight seers, who showered miniature union jacks and squares of bunting hearing the portrait of the Queen upon the passing troops. When the station was reached an. incident occurred, typical of the readiness, of the colonists to fight. .. ;- Viscount Hampden, former Governor and commander-in-chief of New South Wales, was present. A sergeant major stepped forward and drew Lord Hamp den's attention to the fact that he was wearing the same sword used by his Lord ship- when the latter belonged to the New South Wales Lancers. Lord Hampden was about to examine the weapon, when the sergeant major cautioned him, say ing: "That sword has been sharpened and ! Is ready for active service." . The reports from all the military en ters show that the mobilization orders are received with great enthusiasm now j that President Kruger has crossed the i Rubicon and taken the irrevocable step. j of issuing an ultimatum. The wonder is ' Why, if President Kruger is resolved upon j fighting, he has waited so long. The ex- ! planation seems to be that his hand has been forced by the fact that- the Boers I have got out of control or that if he awaited the arrival of the British army ewrps the chances of military success for him would be of the slimmest possible character. The expiration of the time limit of the ultimatum to-morrow evening does not leave Great Britain much time to strengthen the present military position, although there are still a few troops at Durban, Natal, available for dispatch to the front, but the Government will doubtless now adopt the suggestion to form the refugees from the Rami into volunteer regiments. Outside the momentous news of the ul timatum nothing of moment has been re ceived tills morning from the scene of ac tion except the announcement that the Boers have constructed forts commanding La ings Neck, and that guns have been mounted on Mount Pogwane and Mount Prospect. WAR IN TRANSVAAL WILL BEGIN TO-NIGHT NEWCASTLE, Natal, Oct. 11.— A tele gram received from tne Government states that war with the Transvaal will begin to-night (Wednesday). The Pre mier felt It his duty to warn the people. A public meeting was held and it was de cided to leave the matter in the Wands of the Corporation. Ex-Premier Escombe, who is a pro- Boer, spoke reassuringly, stating that there was no immediate danger; that lie anticipated no harm from the Boer and no panic, the people leaving at their own discretion. LADYSMITH, Oct. 10.— It is learned from an authentic source that a detach ment of carbineer scouts saw a party of Free State Boers In Natal territory near Berg. On being seen the Boers retreated immediately. c Commandant Viljoen, commanding the Free State artillery, is marching toward Albertin, near Stanreenes, where the Boers are massed. SWASILAND AT THE MERCY OF KAFFIRS LOURENZO MARQUES. Oct. 10.- Refugees who have arrived here report that Swaziland, the ' administration or which is under the Government of th. South African Republic, in accordance with the convention of 1894 between Great Britain and the Transvaal. Is entirely de serted by English and Boers. They say the police have been withdrawn and the prisons thrown open. . The shops are at the mercy of the Kaffirs, who are col eetlne: at Kings Kraal. ALLEGED PURCHASE OF DELAGOA BAY -LONDON, Oct. 10.— It is reported that at the coming session of Parliament for mal announcement will be made of the cession of Delagoa Bay and the surround ing territory in Portuguese East Africa to Great Britain. The price is said to be 5.000,000 pounds sterling. NEW WAR POEM BY ALGERNON SWINBURNE LONDON, Oct. 10. —Algernon Swin burne's war sonnet, published to-day, Is entitled "October Ninth, Eighteen Ninety- Nine." It is as follows: Patience, long sick to death, is dead. Too long Have sloth and doubt and treason bidden us be What Cromwell's England was not when the sea To him bore witness, given of Blake, how strong She stood— a commonweal that brooked no wrong From foes less vile than men, like wolves . set free, Whose war Is waved, where none may fight or flee, With women and with weanlings. Speech and song Lack utterance now for loathing since we hear Foul tongues that blacken God's dishon- o red name, ' /,•>'. r . With prayed turned curses and with praise found shame. Deny the truth whose witness now draws near. To scourge these dogs, agape with Jaws afoam, Down out of life. Strike, England, and strike home! TROOPS WAITING FOR AN ATTACK LONDON, Oct. 11.— A dispatch from j Mafeking dated Monday says: The mili- I tary are making every preparation. It Is | expected that an attack will be made to- ) night and the men are sleeping on their guns, the outposts have been strengthened and every one is warned to be ready. It i is thought the enemy will attempt to j shell the town at daybreak. Nearly all I the women who remain here have volun- j teered to assist in ambulance work. Machine guns have been placed in posi- j tion and stands of arms have been pro vided at various points in the native quar ter in order that in case of attack the na tives may be armed. It is stated that the total of the Beer forces in the neighbor hood is 0300. Our outposts form a com plete cordon, which no one is allowed to cross unless provided with a pass. The i chief Baralongs In conversation expressed i his willingness and readiness to fight j against the Boers, but this is forbidden by j the Government. • ■ Kruger Is Seventy-Five. PRETORIA, Oct. 10.— To-day president Kruger celebrates the seventy-fifth anni versary of his birth. NO SYMPTOMS OF CHOLERA PRESENT State Health Officer Dr. Blunt of Texas Investigates Certain Mysterious Cases. 'AUSTIN. Tex.; Oct. 10,-State Health Officer Blunt returned to-day from Led better, Tex., where he was called yester day to investigate four of the cases of alleged Asiatic cholera. He found the mysterious symptoms were confined to the family of William Barnes, residing near Ledbetter. Three members of the family had already died of the sickness and four children, Including the husband and wife and two children, were seriously 111. Dr. Blunt, found no symptoms of cholera, and expressed the belief that the patients are suffering from poisoning of some character. .:<: v. ,- ■ 0 ■ - To Cure La Grippe in Two Days Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All I drugs-lets refund the money if it falls to cure, i E. W. Grove's signature ls on each box. - 23c. THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11. 1899. SALOON MEN LOSE PASADENA FIGHT Sanitary District Will Be Established. — — -• THE CONTEST A BITTER ONE . — , m MATTER WILL BE CARRIED INTO THE COURTS. Special Dispatch to The Call. PASADENA, Oct. 10.— North Pasadena and Lamanda Park declared by vote to day in favor of sanitary districts, under the State Legislative act. The Lamanda Park vote was 126 for and 101 against; North Pasadena, 195 for and 109 against. The elections were quiet, and nearly as heavy a vote was polled as at the general election. The saloon men say they will fight the law in court by the advice of their lawyers. "We propose to spot Southern California all- over with sanitary districts, and they will all be white spots, too. We will abol ish all saloons and roadhouses in at least fifteen counties of this State. Los An geles County is not one of these. We can raver root the evil out of that city. I am afraid." So spoke State Superintendent Dr. E. S. Chapman of the Anti-Saloon League during the campaign for the es tablishment of the districts at Lamanda Park and North Pasadena. The fight was started on April 10, when a call was Issued by Dr. 11. A. Keid of this city, who is State secretary of the Anti-Saloon League. The call invited the pastors of all the churches to send dele gates to the annual convention of the league at the Young Men's Christian As sociation building, Los Angeles, on May ; 4. The call set forth that "it will be our ! aim and prayerful endeavor during the en- j suing year to enlist and unify all the j Christian forces of Southern California In ; such steady, persistent and practical of- j forts as may be suited to the conditions | existing In each locality for pushing the ; battle of the churches against the saloon- | licensing sin and shame of our land." Nearly every church responded with a delegate, and Rev. Dr. Chapman was j c-hosen State superintendent of the league, ! It was agreed with Dr. H. A. Reid, the, originator of the successful fight against Pasadena city saloons, that the sanitary district State law of 1895, providing tor organization of local self-governments, was sufficient to knock out the roadhouses which exist just outside the city limits. The law gives the local rulers, called the i sanitary board, five in number, just as complete control over saloons and all oth er matters requiring police attention as is enjoyed by the City Council of Pasadena. The expense of Inaugurating and main taining such a local government, which could refuse to grant liquor licenses, is small— not one-fourth as much as it is for a city of the sixth class. The sanitary district law was sustained in the Supreme Court in a tost case taken up from Alameda County, but the saloon keepers say that they will fight it in court nevertheless. They say that the portion cf It pertaining to liquor licenses has not yet been fully tested: A petition signed by residents of La manda Park and another signed by resi dents of North Pasadena, both places be ing just outside the city limits, was pre sented to the county Board of Supervisors, asking that an election be called. Elec tions were called for October 10. The candidates for the Sanitary Board In North Pasadena were C. W. Rhodes, Byron Lisk. Calvin Thornton. F. G. Good speed and Royal Plummer. Those at La mande Park were A. L. Bchofield. C. A. Day, A. A. WejTnuth and W. T. Sibley. The fight has been a hot one. The anti saloon people have held mass meetings weekly and semi-weekly, and have Issued hundreds of handbills, dodgers and badges. There have been distinguished speakers here. The saloon men. while j tending to care little whether the elec tion earned or not, have hired several lawyers, and "twelve reasons why the dis trict would : not be advantageous to the people. have been issued and widely circu lated. The Liquor Dealers' Association of Los Angeles put up the money arid se cured the services of F. F. Davis, attor iney. Attorney W. S. Wright represented j the Los Angeles Brewing Company, Judge < ' H. H. Rose the Lamanda Park saloon keepers and J. J. Harris the North Pasa- j i dena saloon men... :«. ..<.«. Hon. C. C. Wright, author of the Wright i irrigation law. looked after the Interests.! of the Anti-Saloon League, Attorney Ben- j jamin W. Hahn was hired by the local anti-saloon people and Attorney C. D. Wilbur for the county. The Anti-Saloon League has mapped out several other districts for Southern Cali ! fornia, where elections will soon be held. YOUNG WOMAN IS STRANGLED TO DEATH Terrible Crime Committed by an Un known Fiend in the City of Lowell, Mass. LOWELL, Mass., Oct. 10.— The body of a young woman was found in a lonely place on Paw tucket street, near the Mer rlmac River, here at 2 o'clock this morn ing. She had been strangled to death, and the authorities think the motive was crinv inal assault. It is thought she was a stranger In this city. CONVENTION OF CATHOLICS. Union of Societies May Be Effected in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10.— In tho move ment to form a federation of interests among the many Catholic societies of Los Angeles, the Young Men's Institute has taken the initiative through Montgomery Council. Every organization has been in vited to send delegates to a > convention that will be held October 26 comprising the Catholic societies In Los Angeles— the Young Men's Institute, one branch of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.: two Socie ties of the Catholic Knights of America, one of the Catholic Order of Foresters and the Los Angeles Catholic Beneficial Association. Every one of these ls ex pected to send delegates based upon the proportion of one delegate for each twenty-five members. Bishop Montgom ery has been invited to address the con vention, and other prominent Catholic clergymen as well as laymen will attend the meeting. Anthony Schwamm, Deputy Supreme President, speaking of the plans, says: "This proposed federation has been agi tated for some time and has no political or any other significance. However, Catholic interests have been anything but united and therefore the first result of this convention will be harmony among all Catholic societies. The attention of the delegates will be called to the action of several leading magazines In publish i ing a certain advertisement which reflects i seriously upon Catholics. No doubt pro [ tests will be made against reviving the i anti-Catholic spirit which this advertise ! ment suggests. Other matters of im portance alone to the different societies will he discussed and steps will be taken to make this proposed federation perma- I nent and effective." FLOODS IN MEXICO. Much Damage to Railroads by the Heavy Downpour. AUSTIN, Texas, Oct.' 10.— A dispatch from Monterey, Mexico, says that rains of unprecedented severity have been fall ing during the past two days in the moun tains between Monterey and Saltlllo. Long stretches of track and several bridges on the Mexican National road have been washed away and mammoth rocks have been loosened and fallen on the track from overhanging cliffs. Great damage has been done to a number of villages situated at the foot of the mountains by overflows. . , English Players Lead. PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 10.— The gentle men of Philadelphia made a miserable showing In the last Inning against Prince Ranjitslnhjl's English cricketers. Tho game ended to-day. ; the visitors winning by 131 runs and with an inning to spare. The ; match was begun on Saturday last. The Englishmen scored 363 in their first Inning. The Philadelphlans tallied but 85 in their first inning. Thev, followed on for their second inning,*- which was fin ished to-day for 147 runs, a grand total of 232. ADMIRAL DEWEY IS IN HIS NATIVE STATE Bonfires Blaze on the Mountain Peaks and the People Welcome the Re turning Hero. SHELBURNE. Vt., Oct. Admiral Dewey is home at last and Is happy to be within the shadow of the Green Mountains and beside the water of Lake Champlain, away from the noise and bustle that have filled his ears since his flagship, the Oiympia, came In sight of Sandy Hook. The fact that the ad miral was really in Vermont was signaled to-night on all mountain peaks by bonfires and electric searchlights from one end of the State to the other. Admiral Dewey is the guest of Dr. Seward Webb at his country residence, Shelburne farm, and will not become the State's guest until Thursday at the capital, Montpellier. He came here on a special train from New York City this morning, occupying Dr. Webb's magnificent car, the Elsmere. In the party were the admiral and his ' son, Dr. Webb, Flag Lieutenant Brumby, Governor Smith of Vermont and several railway officials. While In New- York State Admiral Dewey remained within the car chatting with the others of the party. But after crossing the Vermont line, above White Hall, the admiral seemed to grow a little nervous, spoke of his home-coming repeatedly and went out on the rear platform, although the car was an observatory' car, to view the scenery. He seemed to be very happy and to those who were around him it ap peared almost as If the admiral had had a touch of homesickness. As the train ncared Shelburne the admiral watched the changing scenery intently. Here and there a flag was seen", but it is nature that has done the lavish painting on this great occasion, for the Vermont woods are one mass of autumn color. When the train pulled into Shelburne the villagers and folks from the surrounding towns, even as far away as Burlington, had made up a crowd of nearly 3000. The en gine stopped just at the station, so that the rear car, the Elsmere, was abreast of a little grass plat down the track. When the train stopped Admiral Dewey stood upon the rear platform. Preceded by Dr. Webb, he walked across the lawn, where an open landau, drawn by two black horses, was in waiting. As the admiral walked across the lawn a band from Burlington played "Under the Double Eagle," a selection made at the special request of the admiral. As Admiral Dewey stepped into the carriage a salute of seventeen guns was fired from behind a mass of shrubbery near by. Admiral Dewey remained erect In the carriage with . hat and gloves In hand, bowing and smiling to the people around him. He was dressed in a gray cutaway suit and wore a silk hat. Dr. Webb handed in the admiral's son, who took a seat. Then the crowd of eager people closed around the carriage until the admiral looked into a sea of faces. Just at the steps of the carriage stood a man In working clothes, Michael McKenzie of this city, noticeable because of his height. Suddenly McKenzie threw his cap Into the air and yelled: "Let's give three cheers for Admiral Dewey, the hero 'of Manila." The cheers were given. The admiral stared, looked wonderingly at the man, dropped his hat and gloves and then impulsively shook McKenzie's hand, which' was still in the air after tossing his hat. Instantly the hands of the crowd were outstretched toward the carriage, but Admiral 'Dewey started back in fear, drew his hand toward his body and said: "No, no, I can't do that; my hands are very sore; too sore for that." Bowing again and speaking almost inaudibly an expression of thanks he sat down. The crowd drew back a little, Lieutenant Brumby and Dr. Webb took their seats and the carriage passed out of the station grounds. Along the road were drawn up 200 school children, each with a flag and head ed by their, teacher. At a signal the children sang a parody on "Yankee Doodle Dandy," beginning: "Yankee Dewey went to sea." The movement of the car riage was so timed that it reached the end of the line just as the chorus was reached and the. admiral, who had stood up in passing, bowed his acknowledg ments.' The horses were then whipped up and the admiral was driven to Shel burne House at Shelburne farm, three miles away. In the carriages which fol lowed were other members of the party with the admiral's Chinese valet on the box with the driver of the second carriage. WHEELER SPEAKS TO STANFORD MEN Education and Athletics Go Together. Special Dispatch to The Call. STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Oct. 10.— President Benjamin Ide Wheeler of the University of ; California addressed the students of Stanford in the university chapel this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Dr. Jordan in introducing the speaker paid a high tribute to President Wheeler, saying that his coming to California was one of the most fortunate things that ever happened to the State. President Wheeler spoke as follows: "I feel at home at Stanford already. It j reminds me of Cornell,, where I spent thirteen years of my life, when I see the spirit you have here and a Cornell man as your president. At Cornell there is a fraternity spirit of academic discipline permeating the whole college, life, and I understand you have it here. I miss the rowing crews to which I became used at Cornell. I cannot conceive of a university without a crew. Now, I beg of you, students of Stanford, go down to the bay and row. Do It for the benefit of the University of California and add this to your many benefices toward her. Row ing is better than football. It teaches eight men to co-operate perfectly. It does men good to get out on the water. Get a boat and row and make it hard for the boys of Berkeley to beat you. "I love to lie here with you students to-day. One reason I hesitated to accept my present position was because I feared it would shut me up in an office a-.\ay from the students. I want you Stanford students to feel that I am interested in you and you may be assured that 1 shall be interested in you even during the next football game. : ' "Just as much as I believe In the dif ferentiation in athletics and studies, I believe In the differentiation among col leges. When men from the small col leges come to me for graduate work* l find that they are quite as well prepared as those from the larger universities to carry on any advanced work. So I dis like to hear any one disparage the small or denominational colleges. Many men would not be interested in colleges at all If it had not been for their relation through the churches. "I want you to feel proud of your State University. And I also want Stanford men to go before the people of the State and get them to give to the State Uni versity. You work with your instruments and we work with ours, but our common end and aim is the same. Everything we have is In common, even our only enemy — barbarity Is common property. "I have taught classes day after day In Brown. Harvard and Cornell, yet I have never been disappointed when my boys turn up and tell me that they have forgotten everything about Greek. The real education is rubbing up against men and learning the problems of life, and not memorizing a few subjects. The bureau drawer idea is not my Idea of a univer sity. It Is not a place to isolate young men from life In order that they may wait, nor to postpone the problems of life. "You don't hoar much to-day about uni versity men not being prepared for busi ness, for they are going Into all the offices of Wall street, the railroad offices and editorial rooms of our largest journals. "If a man has appreciated the opportu nities of his university training he goes out with accumulated power to shake things. You must learn to study so that you can continuously think about things, while at the bottom there must be en thusiastic for your work. You are engaged In the same work and headed toward the same goal that we are over at Berkeley, and I wish for you only the best and bid you godspeed.™^ Death of a Pioneer. VISALIA, Oct. 10.— James Funston died in. this city to-day. He was one of the pioneers of the State. lie came to Cali fornia in the *40's and was once very wealthy. He was well known in Tuol umne, Kern. Kings and Placer counties. Corn is king in Kansas.' See "Keith's" window novelties In husks. • "He That Any Good Would Win" Should have good health. Pure, rich blood is the first requisite. Hood's Sarsa- parilla, by giving good blood and good health, has helped many a man to success, besides giving strength and courage to <women <who, before taking it, could not even see any good in life to <win. SAILORS RESCUED BY LIFE-SAVING CREW Three-Masted Schooner Thomas W. Holder, Now Ashore, Will Be a Total Loss. HIGHLAND LIGHT, Mass., Oct. 10.— The crew of a large three-masted schoon j er which went ashore last night near Ca ; hooris Hollow life-saving station was res j cued at daybreak this morning through : the united efforts of the men of Cahoons Hollow and the Palma River life-saving i stations. The vessel is the Thomas W. j Holder of Boston, bound from Liverpool : N. S., for New York, with a cargo of pulp wood. The schooner is well up on the bar, is full of water and it is thought it will be a difficult task to save her. The Thomas W. Holder was built at Bucksport, Me., in 1875, and is of 231 tons ■ and 121 feet in length. She is largely I owned In St. John, N. B. Rain in Sacramento. SACRAMENTO, Oct. 10.— Shortly before midnight rain commenced falling lightly- In this city. A little rain with clearing weather following would do much good, but a prolonged storm would Injure the grapes that are unpicked and probably hurt the bean crop. SANTA ANA, Oct. 10.— As a result of the fierce desert wind that has been pass im? over the valley for the past few days fully $10,000 worth of English walnuts are lying on the ground. To-night rain be gan falling, and the prospects are for a heavy downpour. Harbor Improvements. SAN JOSE. Oct. 10.— At a citizens' meet ing at the Board of Trade rooms this evening a resolution was passed favoring the expenditure of the $86,000 balance of the appropriation for the Improvement of Alviso harbor in a still further betterment of the channel with a view of permitting vessels of larger draft to enter the har bor, and a committee was appointed to se cure, the fulfillment of this desire. WHAT ARE YOUR NUMBERS? Men whose iar^"V-S nerves are § letting down usually pre- sent some of of appetite and impaired digestion corrects one and all these symptoms, /HUDYAN FOR NERVES f r o Ub lls° "in A AH Drufefiists. 50.. , ) any form. 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J lia_j_sa_^i'^^ rs zismrsn oinmro- o^nnmr oimnro- v o-oinnnr Tnnnnnr a-YoTnro- oimnro-TQ | OUR SOCIETY BLUE BOOK, | I THE FASHIONABLE PRIVATE ADDRESS DIRECTORY 1 £ Season 18991900 Now Being Compiled. 3 >o . ... j3 to The entire edition has been subscribed for in advance. It will be printed 3 Jo on delicately tinted enameled plate paper, elegantly bound in blue "Pega- oj £• mold" leather, with a handsome design In gold leaf on the outside of the front °S C cover. The work will be carefully compiled and will be entirely changed, ow- 3 C Ing to the renumbering of all the residence streets. It will contain the ad- ,_. >o dresses and reception days of prominent families, and will Include only the o? to names of persons of recognized social standing; a list of club members, with o< p their business addresses; a new set of theater diagrams; San Francisco and »< C Oakland street and avenue guide; ladies' shopping guide, suburban residents, g C and personnel of the press; also guests of the leading hotels who will be ,__, Jo permanently located for the winter. ot to Address all changes- to 3 fe CHARLES C. HOAG, Editor and Publisher, 3 U . 225 Post Street. San Francisco. 3 Jo Care of EDWARD H. MITCHELL, Art Stationer, 225 Post street. o< Cfi. ojLBJLPJioj?JUL2_ajL-L-LsLi^ °- SISISISLSLSLiISLSJLSISLtZJISLSUL^ STATEMENT OF THE — - CONDITION AND AFFAIRS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA, IN THE STATE OF Pennsylvania, on the 31st day of Decem- -1 ber, A. D. IS9B, and fur the year ending on that ' day, as made to the Insurance Commis- sioner of the State of California, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 010 and 611 of the Political Code, condensed jas per blank fur- nished, by the Commissioner:' CAPITAL. Amount of Capital Stock, paid up in Cash ". $400.000 00 ' ASSETS . — Real Estate owned by Company $249,000 00 i Loans on Bonds and Mortgages 846,900 00 Cash Market Value of all Stocks and Bonds owned by Company 3,621,300 00 ! Amount of Loans secured by pledge 1 of Bonds, Stocks and other market- -1 able securities as collateral 81,850 00 Cash in Company's Office 5,511 51 Cash In Banks 137,903 9S I Interest due and accrued on all Stocks and Loans 7,978 16 Interest due and accrued on Bonds end Mortgages " 11,166 8S Premiums in due Course of Collec- tion 265,500 57 Rents due and accrued 225 00 Total Assets .$5,227,336 10 LIABILITIES. losses adjusted and unpaid .' $14,025 88 Losses in process of Adjustment or in Suspense 146,833 39 Losses resisted, Including expenses.. 6,725 00 Gross premiums on Fire Risks run- ning one year or less. $1,567,779 06; reinsurance 50 per cent 783,889 53 Gross premiums on Fire Risks run- ning more than one year, $1,364,- -626 05; reinsurance pro rata 743,087 51 Amount reclaimable by the insured on perpetual fire insurance policies. 831,311 42 All other liabilities 4,000 00 Total Liabilities .$2.529,872 73 INCOME. Net Cash actually received for Fire premiums $1,653,905 66 Received for interest on Bonds and Mortgages ■■••• 42,647 21 i Received for Interest and dividends on Bonds,. Stocks, Loans and from all other sources 165, 03 Received for Rents.. 4,457 44 Transfers • • 381,00 Total Income .$1.866,903 34 EXPENDITURES. Net amount paid for Fire Losses $1,097,631 47 Dividends to Stockholders 100,000 00 Paid or allowed for Commission' or Brokerage • 381,21191 Paid for Salaries, Fees and other > charges for officers, clerks, etc 95.490 00 Paid for State, National and local taxes •• 68.374 01 All other payments and expendi- tures 96,632 78 Total Expenditures .$1,829.390 17 Fire. Losses incurred during the year $1,057,599 56 Risks and Premiums. Fire Risks. Premiums. Net amount of Risks! " written during the year ] $241,551,124 $2,204,559 86 Net amount of Risks | expired during the year 222,384,731 2,187,623 98 Net amount In force December 31, 1898....! 343,575.238 2,932,405 11 R. DALE BENSON, President. W. GARDNER CROWELL, Secretary. Subscribed and sworn to before me this. 19th day of January, 1898. " THOS. J. HUNT. Commissioner for California. PACIFIC COAST DEPARTMENT, 436 CALIFORNIA ST. T. EDWD. POPE, Manager. R. W. OSBORN, Asst. Mgr. r.w.!MMBi j Oppression, Suffocation, Neuralgia, etc., cured by 1 ESPIC'S CIGARETTES, or POWDER Paris, J. ESPIC ; New York, E.FODQERA _ CO. ! SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS. RPTTQHFQ FOR BARBERS. BAK. DUU OXIX-O ers - bootblacks, bath. - nouses, billiard tables, j j brewers, bookbinders, candy-makers, canners, i '; dyer*, flour mills, foundries, laundries, paper 1 ] bangers, printers, painters, " shoe , factories, i ■tablemen, tar- roofers, tanners, tailors, etc BUCHANAN BROS.. Brush Manufacturers. 609 Sacramento St. Weekly Call, $1 per Year, STATEMENT — of THE CONDITION AND AFFAIRS i . ■ OF THE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY OF Philadelphia, In the State of Pennsyl- vania, on the 31st day of December, A. D. IS9B, and for the year ending on that day, a3 made to the Insurance Commissioner of tha State of California, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 610 and 611 of the Political Code, condensed as per blank furnished by the Com- missioner. .l* CAPITAL. Amount of Capital Stock, paid up In Cash ■ .$200,000 00 ASSETS. ' Real Estate owned by Company $160,000 00 Loans on. Bonds and Mortgages 9,900 00 Cash Market Value of all Stocks and Bonds owned by Company 360,15100 Amount of Loans secured by pledge ] of Bonds, Stocks, and other market- able securities as collateral 13,800 00 Cash in Company's Office I.SSS 21 Cash in Banks 12,479 53 Interest due and accrued on all Stocks and Loans, cash In hands of agents. 8,980 57 Interest due and accrued on Bonds and Mortgages 247 50 Premiums In due Course of Collection. 47,766 28 Bills Receivable, not matured, taken for Fire and Marine Risks 1,000 00 Rents due and accrued (due from per- ! petual insurance on building) 742 50 Duo from other Companies for Re- insurance on losses already paid ... Total Assets ...8616,920 53 I. . LIABILITIES. —-—-—-— Losses adjusted and unpaid $11,136 03 j Losses in process of Adjustment or in I Suspense ' 20,538 85 Losses resisted, including expenses ... 500 00 Gross premiums on Fire Risks run- ning one year or less. $183,520 09; re- insurance 50 per cent 91,760 05 Gross premiums on Fire Risks run- ning more than one year, $188,160 01; reinsurance pro rata 100,753 94 Amount reclaimable by the insured on perpetual Are Insurance policies.... 33,731 Gross premiums on Marine and Inland Navigation Risks, : — ; re- ' • insurance 100 per cent Gross Premiums on Marine Time Risks, — ; reinsurance 50 per cent All other liabilities 11,372 77 Total Liabilities .. $269. 793 45 INCOME. i i Net Cash actually received for Fire I premiums $273,862 27 Not Cash actually received for Marine I premiums | Received for interest on Bonds and Mortgages 845 00 ' Received for interest and dividends on I Bonds, Stocks, Loans, and from all I other sources 18,035 60 I Received for Rents 2,348 47 ' Received from all other sources 60 84 Total Income ■ .3294,652 IS EXPENDITURES. j Net amount paid for Fire Losses (In- ! eluding $39,54S 91, losses of previous ! years) $199,989 93 Net amount paid for Marine Losses (including , losses of pre- vious years) Dividends to Stockholders 12,000 00 Paid or allowed for Commission or Brokerage 51,433 70 Paid for Salaries, Fees,- and other charges for officers, clerks, etc 42,31167 Paid for State, National, and local taxes 8,247 28 All other payments and expenditures.. 26,105 85 Total Expenditures ...$340.040 32 _ _. . _. Fire. Losses Incurred during the year $181,611 97 Risks and Premiums. -Fire Risks. Premiums. Net amount of Risks) I written during the) | year I $32,547,254' $318,324 99 Net amount of Risks! j expired during the! | year ! 33,343, 261,73174 Net amount In force! | December 31, 1898 | 37,433,671] 371, 650 10 C. S. HOLLINSHEAD, President • E. R. DANNELS. Secretary. Subscribed and sworn to before me, "this 23d day of January, 1899. RICHARD H. REILLY. Notary Public. PACIFIC COAST DEPARTMENT, f 436 CALIFORNIA 'STREET, T. EDWD. POPE. Manager. | R. W. OSBORN, Asst. Mgr. I A PERMANENT CURE f 2 of the most obstinate cases of Gonorrhoea 5 ? and Gleet, guaranteed in from 3 to 6 C c daya ; no other treatment required. jj .. c-.i Sold by all druggists. 5 j A?VVVVVVVVVVWVVVVVVV\AA/\A--»-*