The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, April 6, 1895, Page 1

W - Eden to-day entered suit against the Marin - County Supervisors for fees and mileage VOLUME LXXVIL—NO. 117. SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 6, 1895. PRICE FIVE CENTS. PACIFIC COAST NEWS, Train Wreck in Nevada Caused by Cattle in Transit. BURGLARY AT BENICIA, Convention of Disciples of the Church of Latter-Day Saints. ‘WOMEN -RULE IN FLORENCE. An Oresgon -Town Elects a Female City Council, Recorder, and Even a Female Police Force. ril 5.— Brakeman and several other the wreck of a mixed 2 on the Carson and i this afternoon. No. 2, with several cars was en route to Mound ct with the Virginia and 1. Atapoint three miles a the cattle in one of the | itened and rushed to one | causing it to turn over, thus rest of the train. several other trainmen were v bruised by being thrown from the ain. Two dozen head of cattle were | killed. * The damage to rolling stack was | considerable. SANTA ROSA DIVORCE SUIT. The Wife of Fugitive Murderer Bruggy Sceks a Separation. SANTA ROSA, -Mrs. G. | an an action | the ground of tion. s the man who killed Richard ago. He convicte wa n the second legree and w o be hanged. While under e of death and in jail his wi is ‘the daughter of a | prominent Sonoma County farmer, was rried to him. The ceremony took place jail and was periormed by a Justice of the -Peace. Bruggzy was sentenced to be nged, but escaped before the date set for execution. He was recaptured and time for his execution set for July 30, His.- wife was unremitting in hvrl ion, and pleaded with Governor | am a number of times to save him. pent much time and money in secur- petitions for a commutation of -his ence, and never gave up hope. The day for “his hanging was twice set, but| each.time he was saved by technicaliti Ju nal decision in the M, ed he escaped from t before the ty case was rece jail-here. This was in January, 1894, and nothing has been heard of him since. Nany believed his wife knew of his where- abouts'all the time, but her suit for divorce | puts-a new phase on the matter. Arrestof a Robber Suspect. NTA ROSA, Car., April 5.—William son was arrested here this evening complaint of James Wilson, who him with robbery. Thompson Her worked at Melita chopping wood. Both came to town yesterday. Thompson claims he knows nothing abont he robbery, but a considerable sum of money was found in his possession, and the officers claim Le had no money before | he went out in the suburbs of the town with Wilson. MORMONS MEET AT SANTA CRUZ. Conferénce of the Latter-Day Saints of Northern Califor SANTA CRUZ, CaL. onference of the Cent The an- 1 California | ts met here in an- ion to-day and elected J. M. Put- | Iroy high priest and J. M. Range ter secreta About sixty dele- e in atten ce. er Clapp of San Jose ct are opposed to zation has a mem- is State. They will be TRAIN-ROEBER INQUEST. Boulder Creek People Think Brady Was in That Town. NTA CRUZ, Carx wheelman who is thought to be Jack Brady, the murderer of Sheriff Bogard of Tehama County, was seen at the Boulder Creek depot when the train arrived last night. He inquired where he could get supper and was directed to a hotel. A guest there thought the stranger answered | the description of the murderer. When the £uest weut for a newspaper containing g | description of the murderer the stranger disappeared, and no trace of him has since been found. ¥. M. C. A. Convention. SANTA CRUZ, CaL., April 5—The Northern California District Young Men’s | Christian Association is in session this evening. A reception was given the dele- gates at the Methodist Church, after which tlie Rev. E. B. Pulla of San Francisco de- livered an address at Y. M. C. A. Hall. oril 5. — The dination was sustained, and he will be or- dained and installed pastor of Ukiah church, at that place, to-night. Otto Ho- shino’s examination forlicensure was sus- tained. A call from the church at Point Arena to Rev. Arthur Hicks was received and accepted. Permission was granted Revs. J. 8. McDonald and Isaac N. Water- man to labor outside the bounds of the presbytery for six months. The commissioners to the General As- sembly were elected as follows: Rev. T. F. Day and Elder R. J. Trumble; Rev., Isaac N, Waterman and Elder A. M. Rey- nolds, alternates. Vallejo was selected as the place of the next meeting. The churches of Blue Lakes, Grizzly Bluff, Lakeport, Kelseyville and Two tock were recommended to the board of home missions for aid to support their ministers. . There are three students for the minis- try under the care of the presbytery. AL R SUITS IN SAN MAIEO COUNTY. Zhe Southern Pacific’s Operations Corner the Bay Shore Route. REDWOOD CITY, CaL., April 5.—The five complaints now filed by the Southern Pacific Company to condemn rights of way along the bay shore affect most of the land from the San Francisco County line to the South San Francisco Land and Improve- ment Company’s property near Baden. The list of defendants has, therefore, grown to quite respectable proportions, and includes the following: H. S. Wal- bridge, H. D. Walbridge, Samuel Crim, John Center, Elinor Martin, Hugh Dia- mond, Richard Tobin, F. J. Sullivan, James Brown, Peter Black, William Green, Thomas Robinson, Fred Smith, Martin Baker, San Francisco and Fresno Land Company, S.Shepard Parkinson, Francis B. Raymond et al., P. M. Partridge et als, and the Pacific Bone, Coal and Fertilizer Company. to P e A4 MENDOCINO LAND CASE. Filing at Ukiah of a Deed to Valuable Property by Alleged Owners. UKIAH, CaL., April 5—A deed to val- uable lands in the coast portion of this county has been filed for record in the Re- corder’s office in this city. The land em- braced in the deed consists of about 250 acres and constitutes the mill site and a portion of the lJands now held by the Men- docino Lumber Company. According to the deed the land was located by Theresa Campbell, a halfbreed, in 1867. It was entered under the Sioux halfbreed reserve scrip act, and on the death of Theresa Campbell it became the property of Jennie Cratt, by whom, as the sole surviving heir, it was deeded to D. S. McKay. Jennie Cratt is now a resident of Minnesota. It is said the land was originally trans- ferred to the present alleged owners by a power of attorney said to have been given about two years subsequent to the death of Theresa Campbell. The land is quite val- uable and most of it is occupied by indus- trious settlers. SRR e s BURGLARY AT BENICIA. Unknown Thieves Loot the Residence of @ Business Man. BENICIA, CAx., Aprii 5.—Between the hours of 8 and 10 o’clock last night the residence of M. V. Goulart was burglarized and property amounting to about $300, in- cluding two gold watches, jewelry and some money, was taken. The thieves evi- dently were well acquainted with the préemises, and advantage was taken of the fact that the family were at Goulart's place of business. Change of Factory Ownership. BENICIA, Carn.,, April 5—It became known on the streets to-day that the well- known hide merchants, W. R. Knights & Co. of San Francisco, had purchased the interest of Alexander Chisholm in the firm of McKay & Chisholm. The firm of Mec- Kay & Chisholm was one of the oldest and largest leather manufacturers on the coast. The new firm will probably tncrease the facilities of the plant. Thomas McKay, one of the best leather manufacturers on the coast, will manage the new concern. ——e SAN BENITO'S POSTMASTER DEAD. Wilburn H. Peck, the Largest Man in the County, Expires Suddenly. HOLLISTER, CaArn.. April 5.—Willburn H. Peck, Postmaster at San Benito, thirty miles south of here, died here- Tuesday night. He came to town Tuesday, settled all his bills and went on a spree, retiring to his room in the Western Hotel about midnight. Wednesday morning he was found dead in bed, death being due to fatty degeneration of the heart. Mr. Peck was the largest man in this section of the country, weighing 410 pourids. He was but 33 years old. A special coffin was con- structed for his remains. IN FLORENCE. Result of a Recent Election in a Town of Oregon. EUGENE, Or, April 5.—Reports were received to-day of the city election held in Florence on Monday. The returns show that women have been elected to adminis- ter the affairs of that place for the ensuing vear, The entire Council and the Recorder and Marshal are women. St L Santa Teresa Living Near Nogales. NOGALES, Ariz., April 5—The reports WOMEN RULE | locating Teresa Urrea, the so-called Santa Teresa, in El Paso, Paso del Norte, Chihuahua and Ojinga, Mexico, are un- true. Teresa Urrea, the alleged saint, is at El Bosque, ten miles from Nogales, and is living in seclusion, doing all in her power to alleviate the ills of humanity in her humble way. Teresa Urrea has not left nor does she’ desire to leave her present Many delegates are present. 3 slsind Hintistad SUIT AT SAN RAFAEL. Coroner Eden’ Brings an Action to Re- cover Pay for Services. SAN RAFAEL, Cav., April 5.—Coroner due in going to San Quentin prison and holding inquestson the bodies of prisoners, Séhator McAllister of this place intro- diiced and both houses of the Legislature passed a bill to pay this county $3000 ex- penses, incurred by holding inquests at the prison, but Governor Budd refused to sign it, and it is on this account that the Super- visors refuse to pay the Coroner. oLt PRESBYTERY AT LAKEPORT. BMeeting of the Clergy .of the Distriot of : Benicia. abode. g ol Contract Let for Del Monte Racetrack. MONTEREY, Cax., April 5.—The con- tract for the $75,000 racetrack at Del Monte has been let ‘and actual work has com- menced. Contractor Lawrey has a large force of men at work and expects to soon finish the track, which will be one of the best in the State. — Accident to a Brakeman at Wheatland. WHEATLAND, Cav., April. 5,.—Carlton Crite, a brakeman, was thrown from a zlregghtcm_'wt;m afternoon while making a ying switch, sustaini ture of the left leg be'xzilhfflmnd e —_—— 4 Lawsuit Drives a Willows Man Mad. WI'LLOWS, CAL., April 5.—8, 8. Kidd, a prominent rancher weil known in this county and Colusa, was committed to the Napa asylum to-day. A lawsuit with his . "LAKEPORT, CAL., April 5.—The spring meeting of the presbytery of Benicia, held - at this place, closed last night. Rev. L. F. nay of San Anselmo was moderator. Lev. G. W. Phelps’ examination for or- brother was the cause of his insanity. —— Frost at Fresno. FRESNO, CAL., April 5.—There was a heavy frost here last night, but the damage reat, i to fruit trees will not be g; DUTCH FLAT ROBBERY Seven Highbinders Raid a Chinese Merchant’s Store. THE OCCUPANTS BEATEN. After Binding and Gagging Their Victimsthe Robbers Ransack the Place. FIVE OF THE THUGS IN JAIL. The Sheriff and His Deputies Tralil the Men and Capture Them After Shooting Onein the Leg. ATUBURN, CAL., April 5.—Five Chinese thugs are in jail here, one with a bullet wound in his leg, and officers are searching for two others of a band of seven high- binders who raided a Chinese store at Dutch Flat last night, knocked down and clubbed and stabbed the proprietor and his son and fled with $1700 and a lot of opium. At 11 o'clock last night Yee Sang, a Chinese merchant, with his son and another Chinaman were sitting in the former’s store at Dutch Flat, when seven Chinamen entered and fiercely assanlted the occupants with knives, clubs and iron bars. They knocked them down, gagged and bound them and then leisurely over- hauled the contents of the store. In the safe and money drawer was $1700, which they appropriated, and to this plunder they added a miscellaneous assortment of goods, including a lot of opium. Yee Sang was badly cut about the head and arms. The first news of the robbery came to Sheriff Conroy this morning in the follow- ing dispatch: DUTCH FLAT, CAL., April 5. To Sheriff Conroy: §ix Chinamen murdered Yee Sang and son Jast night and robbed them of $2000. One is captured and the rest isatlarge. Sheriff Conroy left immediately for Dutch Flat, leaving Deputy Mitchell to guard the trains at Auburn, and word was sent the various deputies along the railroad. Subsequently Deputies Mitchell, Schwal- lenberg, Waldo and Bobo went to Rock Creek and the Chinamen were discovered hidden in the chaparral. One was cap- tured and brought to town by Mitchell. Waldo gave chase to another, and finally brought him down with a bulletin the leg. Mitchell, accompanied by Deputy De- pendener, who has just returned from Stockton, and by Bobo, Schwallenberg and Waldo, returned to the chase and two more Chinese were caught before dark. Bheriff Conroy arrived at Dutch Flat on an early freight, and tracing the robbers this way, found one near Colfax, and put- ting his prisoner in a buggy, drove to this city. To-night, at 7:40, a Chinaman, hat- less and breathless, arrived in this town* He was evidently one of the highbinders, and Deputy Sheriff Walsh arrested him and put him in jail with his four com- panions. All the prisoners are well dressed, and are without doubt highbinders. One of -| the Chinese had $200 in coin, another had $100 in gold dust and four watches, and in the brush where the Chinese had been in biding the officers found $400 worth of opium. The fugitives were traced through in- formation given to the Sheriff by W. Baker of Applegate. He was in the Sheriff’s office’ when the news of the robbery at Dutch Flatcame. He then told ot having taken five Chinamen to Bowman station in his wagon this morning. The Chinese, he said, were extremely free with money, and paid him liberally for his services. On this clew the chase began that re- sulted in the capture of five of the high- binders. Two more are still at large, but may be captured soon. STOCKTON FUND SWELLING Citizens Active in Securing Cash and Rights of Way for the Valley Road. Even the Ladies Are Subscribing for Stock and Engaging in Promot- ing the Enterprise. STOCKTON, CaL., April 5.—Stockton held a rousing reception to-night to swell the fund for the purchase of rights of way and terminals for the valley road and $30,000 were secured in addition to the money on hand for the cash fund. The ladies were out in force and took interest in the work, several of them sub- scribing for stock in the new road. Twenty- eight shares of stock were taken by the ladies while their husbands were subscrib- ing to the cash fund. President Buell of the Commercial As- sociation reported that an agent sent out among the farmers to secure rights of way for the road from Stockton to the Stanis- laus River had just returned. He had been splendidly treated, having secured the right of way the entire dis- tance, save from one man. That one will drop into line before he sees the last of the committees of business men working in this enterprise. The work is in good shape. — Tailors Accused of Perjury. SAN JOSE, CAL., April 5.—M. Bernstein, proprietor of a tailoring store, and A. P. Shoen, his clerk, were to-day charged with perjury by C. Bailey, whe accuses them of having sworn falsely in a civil suit. Bailey owed Bernstein $30 on a suit of clothes and gave him a promissory note for the amount. The note was lost and Bernstein sued, he and his clerk swearing that it was due on March 25, while Bailey swore it was to be paid 1n $10 monthly in- stallments. Bernstein got judgment. He claims the prosecution is due to malice. SEATTLE EDITOR'S DEATH George H. Heilbron Stricken With Apoplexy in His Bathroom. He Was One of the Leading Cltizens of That City, a Banker and Newspaper Proprietor. SEATTLE, Wask., April 5.—George H. Heilbron, part owner and editor of the Post-Intelligencer, and manager of the Guarantee Loan and Trust Company, was found dead in the bathroom of his resi- dence at 9 o’clock this morning. Mr. Heilbron arose 2t about 8 o’clock in order to attend a meeting of the directors of the Guarantee Company, which was to be held in the morning. He took the morning paper and entered the bathroom, as was his custom. After preparing the breakfast and waiting some little time for Mr. Heilbron to appear the servant { knocked at the door, and, obtaining no re- sponse, entered the bathroom. She found that Mr. Heilbron was dead. A physician was summoned, who said that death was due to apoplexy. This was confirmed by the autopsy subsequently held. Mr. Heilbron was born in Boston, No- vember 3, 1860, was graduated from Har- vard in 1883, entered the Boston Univer- sity Law School and was graduated in 1886. He arrived in Seattle in April, 1887, and was one of the organizers of the Guar- antee Loan and Trust Company. He was a prominent Republican leader and stock- holder in many corporations. Mr. Heil- bron was married in January, 1886, to Miss Adelaide Piper of Boston. He leaves a widow and two children, a boy and a girl. Mr. Heilbron had $147,000 insurance on his life. He had four policies aggregating $100,000 in the Mutual Life of New York, $40,000 in the Equitable Life and §7000 in secret societies, chiefly in the Royal Arca- num. His estate is supposed to be worth $50,000 to $60,000, and his business affairs were in good shape. FIGHT NER PENDLETON. Encounter Between a Posse and Two Horsethieves in Oregon. The Desperadoes Shoot Until Out of Ammunition and Then Surrender. PENDLETON, Or., April 5.—After a Tong and exciting chase a posse has cap- tured the Parr boys and brought them to Pendleton. They were arraigned on charges of horse-stealing and assault with intent to kill. Sheriff Houser, with Indian Agent Har- per, put Indian policemen on the trail of the Parrs, and for two days they made a search. Last night they traced them to the Boriper place on the reservation. As the posse approached the Parrs hurried out, mounted their horses and made for the mountains. The chase was kept up until the deep canyons of the Blue Moun- tains were reached, when the fugitives abandoned their horses and continued their flight afoot. The posse pressed on, and when the distance between them was not more than 100 feet the Parr boys turned at bay, drew their revolvers and emptied them at the officers. In the fusillade no one was injured, and when the chambers of the pistols of the horsethieves had all been emptied they surrendered. et Heavy Frost in the Valley. SAN JOSE, Car., April 5.—There was a heavy and severe frost here last night. 1t appears that the frost was quite general throughout the valley. Wherever it fell apricots are said to have been killed. Some peaches were killed. Prunes are not hurt. A severe frost is indicated again to-night. e —————————————————————————————— DOING GOCD WORK AT HOME, The “Call's” Articles in Regard to I®ocal Art Efforts Highly Appreciated. EDITOR CALL: It is a source of satisfac- tion to many who appreciate the importance of the work of the Art Association and School of Design of the Hopkins Institute of Art that the much space and San Francisco "Call" devotes so intelligible notice of its work, which is not only helpful and encour- aging to the students classes, in its different but a great benefit to all con- cerned in the development of art in our com- munity, which heretofore has obtained more compliments from abroad than at home. San Francisco, April 5, 1895. EVENTS AT SAN JOSE. The Barron Case Comes Up Again ina New Form. OPPOSING THE ACCOUNTS Contestant Objects to the Al- lowance of the Claims of * the Executrix. THE WIDOW SCORES A POINT. Rendering of a Decision That Is Partlally in Favor of Mrs. Barron.. SAN JOSE, Cav., April 5—The Barron case was up before Judge Reynolds this morning to hear the objections of George Barron, the contestant, to the allowance of the executrix’s second annual account. H. V. Morehouse appeared for George Barron and W. L. Gill and J. C. McKinstry for the widow. Mrs. Barron was put on the stand and examined as to the services of 8. G. Mur- phy, who has been drawing $500 per month as agent of the estate. She said his services consisted of the collection of the rents. Murphy on being questioned said he had acted as Mrs. Barron's agent since May 16, 1891 Under her supervision he collected rents and kept the property in repair, attended to leases and held himself in readiness to be called mpon at any time. He said he had made many loans’ for the estate on which he had charged no commission. Ife estimated the personal property to be worth from $350,000 to $400,000. Mr. Morehouse objected to the item of $2500 paid to E. S. Pillsbury as a retainer to defend the estate in the petition of the colored claimant for a partial distribution, as Judge McKinstry was paid $10,000a year to attend to the probate of the case and he should have taken charge of the matter. Judge Reynolds held that it was a legal charge, and the executrix had the right to pay the retainer, as the petition was a dis- tinct and separate action. As to the ques- tion of excessiveness counsel made no mo- tion and on that score the court would not pass. Judge Reynolds said the retainer did not depend upon the size of the suit, and the question of the value of the ser- vices could not be determined until the ser- vices were completed. The propriety of the chargesof Mr. Murphy for services would not be passed on, as it was a rule to attend the matter of compensations and commis- sions when the final account of the execu: trix had been rendered. Some bills for taking depositions in the will contest were allowed. The hearing on the petition of George Barron to have the family allowance re- duced from $2800 to $1000 per month was by consent continued two weeks. On the calling of the calendar in Judge Lorigan’s court to-day, Mr. Morehouse, attorney for George Barron, the contest- ant, was allowed five days additional time in which to amend the contestant’s costs bill, and the matter was continued until next Friday. The motion to set aside the order staying the execution, under the ver- dict rendered March 7, was denied. A YOUTHFUL BURGLAR. The Charge Made by a Father Against His Wayward Son. SAN JOSE, CaL., April 5—Guy Silcox, a 17-year-old boy, was brought to the County Jail from Los Gatos this afternoon on a commitment for burglary by Justice Beggs. The boy has become unmanageable, and his father had the charge of burglary put against him, with the hope that the boy would be committea to the Whittier Re- form School. Young Silcox ran away from home and joined a circus here. While waiting for the circus train toleave he laid down under a car on the track and fell asleep. The train started and the boy was run over, his left arm being cut off. ACQUITTED OF MURDER. Ednard Gurich, the Slayer of Mareno- vich, Found Not Guilty of Crime. SAN JOSE, CAL., April 5.—The tral of Ed Gurich for the murder of Marenovich was resumed before Judge Reynolds this morning. The defendant was on the stand to-day and told his story, substan- tially as follows: ” Marenovich had entered his restaurant and applied a vile epithet to him. A scuffle ensued and Marenovich had suc- ceeded in puttinghim on a red-hot stove. He broke away from Marenovich and, in self-defense, picked up a carving-knife and plunged it into Marenovich. Other witnesses were examined for the defense. The jury to-night returned a verdict of “not guilty.” RUUTES THROUGH SANTA CLARA. Two Feasible Rights of Way Over Which to Build the Valley Road. SAN JOSE, CaL.. April 5.—At a2 meeting of the directors of the Board of Trade this evening C. M. Wooster, who has charge of the work of getting subscriptions for the valey road, reported that he had two feasible rights of way through the valley. The one on the west side will require two large curves in order to get around the property through which a right of way could not be secured without great cost. The other route is comparatively direct. He stated that he had written to Mr. Whit- tier of the committee on routes, asking him to have the committee come down and select a route as soon as possible, as it would aid materially in getting subscrip- tions to have the matter settled. The Epworth League Convention. SAN JOSE, CaL., April 5.—The Epworth League of Santa Clara County is makiug great preparations for the San Francisco district convention to be held at Los Gatos on the 25th and 26th of this month. Not less than 300 delegates are expected to be in attendance, as the district takes in every Methodist church from San Fran- cisco to Pacific Grove. ; p B Five at Portland. PORTLAND, Ow., April 5.—~The Port- land Iron Company’s building and plant at Fousteenth and Northrup streets was destroyed by fire to-night. The building, which was an old frame structure, occupied half a block. The loss is estimated at $100,000, with insurance of $43,000. e SACRAMENTO CROP REPORT. Summary by the State Weather Bureaw for the Month of March. SACRAMENTO, CaAL., April 5.—Director Barwick of the State Weather and Crop Service summarizes as follows for March: The average temperature was as follows: Eureka 48 degrees, Fresno 54, Independ- ence 50, Los Angeles 56, Red Bluff 52, San Francisco 52, Sacramento 54, San Louis Obispo 52, and San Diego 56. As compared with the normal tempera- ture a deficiency is reported from all sta- tions of from one to three degrees, except- ing San Diego, whose average temperature is normal. The total precipitation was: Eureka, 5.30 inches; Fresno, 1.80: Independence, .10; Los Angeles, 3.80; Red Bluff, 2.60; San Francisco, 1.90; Sacramento, 1.20; San Luis Obispo, 2.40, and San Diego, 1.40. As compared with the normal precipita- tion there is shown a deficiency at all points of from .01 of an inch at San Diego to 2.08 inches at Sacramento, while Fresno shows an excess of .48 of an inch above normal. The frosts of the 14th, 15th and 29th did considerable damage to apricots and almonds; still the prospects for other fruits were never better. The general outlook for March was good for grain, hay and fruits, while the season is from ten to twelve dayxs earlier than usual. NEWS OF L0S ANGELES Sudden Death in Jail of a Pen- niless Wanderer From Colorado. Plans and Rumors of Extenslions of Several Car Lines Running to Suburban Towns. LOS ANGELES, Carn., April 5—W. J. Noble applied at the police station last evening for a night’s lodging. He told the jailer that he was without money and that he was overcome with a desire to drink whisky. Hisrequests were complied with, and after one glass of whisky- was fur- nished him he went to sleep. This morn- ing he seemed to be in good spirits, but while sitting in the jail kitchen suddenly feli over to the floor. Police Surgeon Bry- ant was called in and everything was done to restore the man to consciousness, but he died. Letters from his wife in Colorado were found on his person. Electric Roads Extension. LOS ANGELES, CaL., April 5.—In addi- tion to the electric road to Pasadena, which is now nearly completed, it is announced that a line will be built to the suburban town of Whittier, in connection with the extensive system already in operation. { A rumoris in circulation that the Cin- Linnati{treet railroad owners and capi- talists' have purchased the Main-street horse-car line in this city and the Redondo Narrow-gauge Railroad, and wili make a continuous electric road to the coast from this city. i L Citing the District Attorney. LOS ANGELES, Car., April 5.—District Attorney Donnell was to-day cited to ap- pear before the Superior Court to answer the charges preferred against him by Dalton Wheeler for refusing to issue a warrant for the arrest on a charge of crim- inal libel against the editor of the Times, Tor the publication of an article regarding certain meetings of a spiritualistic order held at Wheeler’s house. An Exclusive Country Club Proposition. LOS ANGELES, CaL., April 5.—Society men are contemplating a proposition for a very exclusive country club, with grounds on the Rose Ranch, in San Gabriel Valley. It will have a half-mile track, polo grounds, etc. All but members of the club and guests will be excluded. PRISONERS AT ENSEAD Complaint of Three American Stockmen Resident in Lower California. Minor Officials Ignore the Orders of the Government to Release Them and Their Property. SAN DIEGO, Car., April 5—The cases of the three Americans, Joseph C. S. Carter, William Carney and D. A. Moore, who were arrested during the latter part of January by Mexican officials on the eharge of smuggling horses over the bor- der, and were imprisoned at Ensenada, seem from all accounts to be in a more un- settled state than ever. Congressman Bowers brought the mat- ter before the State Department, with the result that the men, after examination, were ordered released, their stock returned to them, and they were to use their own discretion about returning to United States territory with their possessions. There the matter was supposed to have ended so far as the Governnfents of both countries were concerned, and official corre- spondence between United States Vice- Consul Godbe, Assistant Secretary of State Uhl, W. W. Bowers and M. Romero, the Mexican Minister, would seem to bear out that supposition. The men, however, give an entirely dif- ferent version of the result of their trial, stating that they are still virtuaily prison- ers, that their stock is still withheld from them and themselves forbidden to leave Mexican territory. They claim that local officials are using discretionary proceed- fngs not warranted by Government orders, and ask that the State Department give their case immediate consideration. British Columbia-Alaska Boundary. VICTORIA, B. C., April 5.—At a meet- ing of the Board of Trade this afternoon a committee was appointed to look after the interests of British Columbia in the dis- pute ouer the location of the Alaska boundary line, which traverses a valuable section of this province for many miles. The committee will assist the Ottawa Gov- ernment in gathering data. His Lease of Life Ronewed. FREDERICKSBURG, Va., April 5— Chnbr:u A. Morgan, the Aquia Creek train- robber, has been nted a further suspen- sion of the exec of his sentence. i SAN BERNARDINO OIL Petroleum Bubbles Up From Springs in That Locality. A WELL MAY BE SUNK. Experimental Borings to Be Made to Determine the Ex- tent of the Deposits. DISCOVERY IN INDIAN GRAVES Lazy Yumas Doubled Up Bodies of the Dead to Evade the Digging of Long Graves. SAN BERNARDINO, Carn., April 5.— Oil has been discovered in this city, coming out of the middle of a hard-trodden walk on Tifth street, near property 'owned by N. W. Adams. It was noticed after the last heavy rains oozing out of the ground and forming on top of pools of water. In one or two of the artesian wells in the neighborhood the water is so impregnated with offensive matter that it cannot be used. 0Oil is the talk of the town and within the next few days the whole matter will be thoroughly exploited. S s SAN BERNARDINO FIND. A Yuma Indian Graves Reveal Strange Custom of Burial. SAN BERNARDINO, CarL., April 5.— The discovery of an old hidden burying- ground near this city yesterday revealed a strange custom which the Indians who once inhabited this valley practiced toward the dead. The bodies were doubled up and interred in short graves. Some boys hunting for grouse among the sagewood brush half way between here and Colton came upon a number of depres- sions and mounds in regular rows. Upon their return they reported the fact, and further investigation was made. It re- sulted in the discovery at the head (or sup- posed head) of each grave of a time-worn and simple Tepresentation of the cross. Other graves are marked by a border of boulders, while still others are plain mounds. The present generation of whites, so far as known, have never heard of this grave- yard, but two old settlers, to whom the matter was mentioned, remember that the aborigines had buried their dead at this spot. The presence of the cross indicates that they were the mission branch of the Yumas, and had received some iight on Christianity from the early Spanish fathers. This all-but-forgotten city of the dead would be without interest if it were not for the fact that every grave is short, none of them exceeding three or three and a half feet in length. An old settler, who re- ceived the information from his father, ex- plained the matter thus: ‘It was the custom of the Mission In- dians to double the bodies of the dead, bringing the feet up to either side of the head and binding them with small branches of young willows, which grew and still grow thickly in the neighborhood. You will perhaps wonder what significance is attached to this strange custom, and you will smile when I tell you, as I smiled when my father told me. The custom arose from proverbial laziness. It was less work to aig a grave three feet long than one six feet long; therefore the bodies were shortened.” Tiieir A Bank-Robber En Route to Prison. LOS ANGELES, Car., April 5—C. B. Barnes, the Ontario bank-robber, passed through this city this afternoon in charge of Sheriff Holcomb of San Bernardino on his way to San Quentin to serve a term of six years. ————— Indians to Parade at La Fiesta. 1.0S ANGELES, CAL., April 5.—Charles F. 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