The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, April 18, 1895, Page 2

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1895 one’s attention is arrested by the massive and original arches spanning the breach from sidewalk to sidewalk. They are of different composition and all-stri tween them run lines of gay streamers of national Spanish and Mexican colors flut- i hitching-post tering in the breez and awning stand; ealed be arrangements of palm leaves, of which over 10,000 have been employed for this purpose alone. The first arch is formed of a groundwork of green Spanish moss, having a fringe of pampas. White pampas plumes, dyed red and white, fringe and surmount the perihelion and stud the fish- net suspended therefrom. The main standards are marked with palm leaves. On the pear tlie lette 8. B.—189; .F.”, the lette “Santa Barbara ed almost | The third | | | ch is comp s leaves. is the nati Itis a superb piece | of work, representing turrets and national | flags, all worked out minutely with dyed ; then there is another of | wild mustard bloss another of dyed | pampas opposite the San Marcose, and at | the Arlington a specially permanent look- | ing structure of pretty white feathery | plumes and palm leaves, made up into | towers and three arches, the center one | being the largest. All the arches are > in this three-fold manner, the effect z the entrance to a colonnade. ; on is the new pavilion The pavilion is literally | lovely mantle of palms, | apex showing above the | and the tribunes. hidden with a only the white green. The tribunes are the long line of grand stands arranged with tiers of seats on either side of the street. Between these | stands the procession makes its way, being | pelted with flowe and the best of each group is selected at the judg which occupies a prominent p the center of the tribunes. This is vir- tually the end of the route, the street being closed thereafter. The tribunes are cov- ered with white material, upon which are d, in artistic lavishness, colored eenery. Fluttering stream- | aried hue adorn the upper tiers, giving a peculiar dazzling and airy ap- | pearance to this privileged location. The | judges’ stand is specially gorgeous, and in the stray sunlight the whole aggregate of | this stretch of street forms a happy con- | summation to the scattered effects before | encountered. But the private enterprise of merchants | all along the line of march is also pecu- | ly commendable. At Shaw’s store a | gular show place is afforded. The front | of the store is framed in bananas, in bud | blossom and fruit, strawberries growing in | pots, dates, all grown in the county, wild ‘ mustard flowers and callas, beneath a | crown of purple pampas plumes. A great fish net, studded with roses, is festooned | ucross the front. voted to represen Barbara Floral flowers on a back, while tne other in la Marque a One great window is de- white | und of wild hyacinth, | esents the American flag d Henrietta r y decorated | umes arranged in sets of | strings of -y lamps 3 | with cal and a myriad of which transform the grou Deibl has given his place of streamers John F, usiness a pearance by outlining the ex- vith cork bark One of his win- occupied by a fish net screen in usters of lovely purple and white aare caught. A similar net in the other windo is tapestried sweet peas of every color, no less than | being used. Fri tore hss i the wins | [i a foundat f 2 Barbara tree | against w pears a gigantic | thy of duchess | i are curtains of the some tivelve thousand | required. The scroll is anta Barbara Floral Festival ’s has a wealth of banksia roses, Packard a natural rookery of wild flowers, and so it is along the whole een and beneath this floral art to-day flowed a constant stream of huma lists, tourists, iety ladies, country | Mexicans on broncos, girls in | on wheels, barefooted children, dons of the old Spanish regime, tlower-girls, bandsmen, naval officers, poli- ticians and grandmothers. And all wore bouquets and an exercised exp: They were en fete, and business cares have been shed for the nonce. All had time to look at the preparations, at the exhibi- | tions of fruit before the fruiterers and to re the prospects for to-morrow. Even arney horses . wore their pampas plumes with an added air of importance. A CARNIVAL WEDDING. Rather Romantic Marriage of Miss de la Guerra, the Granddaughter of a Noted Grandee. | | | | SANTA BARBARA, Carn., April 17.— The fioral festival this year was accentu- | ated by a peculiarly interesting wedding which took place to-day. It was emphat- | ically a love match specially characteristic | in its scene and uniting representatives of two diverse races. The bride was Miss | Herminia de la Guerra, granddaughter of | Governor de la Guerra and a sister of Mrs. | Thomas Dibblee of San Francisco, and | the groom was Lewis C. Lee,a native of | Rochester, N. Y., and now an orchardist at Riverside. The ceremony was performed at the | historic old De la Guerra house on De la Guerra street in this city. The house oc- cupies about half a block, and is built of adobe of one story around three sides of a square, the tiled roof sloping down to make | a broad verandah. It was the fourteenth wedding celebrated here, the famous union of Anita de la Guerra to Alired Robinson of Boston, so vividly portrayed in Dana’s “Two Years Before the Mast,” having oc- curred in this house in a long, low, cool room beneath the rather grim look of old Governor de la Guerra portrayed on the wall. The bride was married by Rev. Father Ramon Ferrar. She looked charming in her rich robe, trimmed with real orange blossoms from Mr. Lee’s orchard. She is & fine Castilian demi-blonde, and her friends credit her with great popularity and a sunny disposition. Mr. Thomas Dibblee gave her away. The best man was Carlos de la Guerra, the bride’s brother, and the bridesmaids, who wore white Bwiss, were Miss Elisa Bouton, Miss Pan- chita Dibblee, Miss Josephine de la Guerra, and Miss Acascia Orena of San Francisco. The maid of honor was Miss Delfina de la Guerra. Very few people knew of the bappy event, the only guests besides the two families being Mrs. Robert Pitcairn, Miss Pitcairn, Mrs. Charles Taylor and Miss Street, all of Pittsburg, who are rela- tives of the bride and happened to be visit- Ing Santa Barbara. The decorations were peculiarly tasteful, the designer being Miss Whelan. After the wedding festivities and toasts the touple left for Los Angeles. By general tonsent the De la Guerra family stands at the bead of the Spanish families of Santa Barbara. The founder was Don Jose de la Guerra y Noriega, who was born in Novales in the Province of Santander in Spain in 1776. He was of ancient and hon- orable family dating back to the times of the Moorish wars, as shown by the coat-of- arms cherished by the family. He inter- married with the great Cabrillo family. FLOWERS IN PROFUSION. ‘Wonderful Varieties That Cause Great Attraction in the Pavilion Exhibit. SANTA BARBARA, CaL., April 17.—At 9 o'clock on Wednesday morning there was not a flower in the new pavilion. A | mischievous shower which descended and a fitful breeze which played about the town on Sunday and Monday delayed the decorators in their work, and the | building was not turned over to exhib- | awarded his divorced wife, Frankie White. itors until Wednesday. A few hours of brisk work directed by skill and taste wrought wonders, and it was upon a min- iature fairyland that the doors opened a few hours later. Arranged upon a circular stand in the center of the pavilion was the exhibit of the Southern California Acclimatizing As- sociation, a regularly incorporated body, having its headquarters in Montecito. This organization has gone to work so quietly and modestly that few even among its own neighbors realize the magnitude and im- portance of the work undertaken by it or the amount it has achieved in less than two years of existence. From every quarter of the earth plants and trees and flowering shrubs are being brought, with a view to ascertaining what | Sullivan obtained a judgment in the Dis-| able and among her roses were a number of superb form and size. Mrs. Buell, Mrs. Charles Edwards, Mrs. Neal and others had notable exhibits. The one flower which attracted the most attention in the pavilion was the new seedling rose, bred by John Spence, a local florist, which is destined to rank as the great floral sensation of the day. In form and size it is like a Cherokee rose, but it is of a deep pink color and the long golden stamins are whirled about the open center like the wild rose stamins. UKIA®'S SENSATIONAL SUIT. Further Legal Strife Likely in the Cele- brated White Divorce Case. UKIAH, Carn., April 17.—Deputy Re- ceiver Downs of San Francisco isnow in Round Valley endeavoring to secure pos- session of sufficient of George White’s real property to satisfy a judgment recently The court awarded Mrs. White $100,000 alimony, which was to be paid her in a lump sum from the cattle king’s real property. Receiver Downs has been endeavosing for the past week to levy on property which was held under a lease by J. 8. Rohrbough. The lease expired Tuesday, but when Downs went to take possession another lease was produced, thus effectu- ally shutting the receiver out for the time being. This will result in further legal strife in this celebrated case. el = END OF A SOLOMOX Damages Secuved in a Suit Against a Railroad Company. SOLOMONVILLE, Ariz., April 17.—P. ILLE CASE. THE PACIFIC COAST, Seizure of Opium by Revenue Officers at Anaheim. A SACRAMENTO MYSTERY. Slight Earthquake Shocks Felt at Vacaville and Virginia. FRESNO FARMERS SWINDLED. New Complications in the White Di~ vorce Case at Ukiah—A San Benito Pioneer Dies. SANTA ANA, Car., April 17.—Deputy Revenue Collector Noah of Los Angeles and Constable Bittner of Anaheim arrested Sam Kee, a Chinese merchant, in Ana- | heim to-day for concealing and disposing | of unstamped opium and Chinese W | Immediately after the arrest over $300 | worth of opium was discovered. This is a very important capture, as it is will thrive in the mild climate of this re- | trict Court to-day against the Gila Valley, | believed more is stored away in Anaheim ROWLARND OFFICERS OF THE JSErH. ‘ PERKINS 77 R.FAOCLIFFE - WHITEHERD SANTA BARBARA FLOWER FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION. gion. So this really means the founding of botanical gardens which shall be the depot of the Pacitic and the scene of ex- periment in the cultivation of rare growths from the Orient and from Central and South America. S0 great has been the success already achieved in this direction that inquities and requests for plantsare constantly com- ing from the great botanical gardens of the world. Dr. F. Francischi, the superinten- dent, comes from ltaly’s great botanical gardens. The exhibit made by this association in- cluded interesting plants from Siberia, India, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, China, Japan and Central and South Africa. And it proved an altogether new theory, vis.: That trees and shrubs from the harsh Arctic regions as well as those accustomed to the burning rays of a tropical sun, thrive lustily in this friendly clime. The most interesting exhibit at this stand was atiny pot containing a delicate fern-like plant. This dainty seedling is the result of the first attempt ever made to cultivate the palofierro or ironwood tree found by the Spanish on Santa Cruz Island, a magnifi- cent tree which grows to the height of fifty feet and has been decided by botanists to be an entirely unique genus, having no relative on the globe, its scien- tific name being the lyon othamnus asptenifolius. A number of rare growths from Guadalupe Island also attracted attention. Next in interest came the collectionfof fresh wildflowers from the hills and canyons and seashore made by the Agassiz Association, comprising more than eighty species of flowers at their best, a notable exhibit when it is understood that these wild blossoms are for the most part short of season and every month brings new varieties. Dr. Yates’ collection of rare cacti and ferns and other exotics was constantly thronged. Mrs. Wade of Montecito, whose grounds are rich in choice plants, filled a long table with some of her choicest flow- ers. Her exhibit of ranunculi and of Roman anemones were especially notice Globe and Northern Railway for $1200. This is the result of the suits growing out of Sullivan’s building a house on the track of the railroad last winter. The company brought suit to condemn the land for right of way and the jury gave Sullivan judgment. Sullivan was arrested for building the house on the track, but the Grand Jury discharged him, and he sued the company for $25,000. el FRESNO FARMERS SWINDLED. Novel Method Adopted by a Pair of Clever Bunko Men. FRESNO, CaL., April 17.—Two men giv- ing the names of G. F. Duvall and Frank Calvin have been ‘‘bunkoing’ the farmers near this city. They called themselves “lightning calculators” and went about among the grangers making up classes to learn a new system of mathe- matics. After giving a few lessons they would get as many advance payments as possible, saying that they had to send off for books. They operated in several coun- ties and made up many classes. Now they have fled the country, one go- ing to Stockton and the other to Hanford. They took with them between $600 and $700, and left several heavy bills for board, lodging, ete. s VACAVILLE SHAKEN. 4 Sharp Earthguake Shock That Caused Considerable Alarm. VACAVILLE, Cavn.,, April 17.—Quite a sharp earthquake shock was felt here this morning about 12:30 o’clock. Some people were quite uneasy, it being only two days from the third anniversary of the great shock of April 19, 1892, when so much dam- age was done. VIRGINIA, Nev., April 17.—A short sharp seismic shock was felt here at 6 o’clock this evening. It made buildings tremble, and caused the greatest alarm for a few minutes. There areoccasional shocks, barely distinguishable, and it is feared that these are the forerunners of another dis- astrous internal disturbance, Bluegrass is said to be “greening up” over in Kansas. and in this city. The officers are keeping a close watch, and more arrests are ex- pected. Sam Kee was taken to Los Angeles and jaiied. el SACRAMENTO MYSTERY. It Is Hinted That the Shooting of Mrs. Hopp Was Not Accidental. SACRAMENTO, Carn., April 17.—The body of Sophia Hopp was sent to San Fran- cisco on this morning’s train without an inquest. About three weeks ago Mrs. Hopp, while in her room, was shot. She said she did it accidentally. On the 14th inst. she died. The Bee contained last night an interview with the Deputy Coroner, in which he stated that the most thorough investiga- tion showed that the woman was alone in the room when shot, and had declared it an accident, so that it could not have been more than suicide at the worst. A reporter has ascertained that Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Yager, at whose house the Hopps roomed, went into the room imme- diately after the pistol shot was fired and Mrs. Hopp’s scream was heard, and they found Hopp in front of the bureau with his wife’s arms around his neck. His left arm was around her body and a pistol in his right hand. They had quarreled often about money. The wife had money in the bank, and whenever she drew any out he would demand it and spend it in gambling. ———— THE REEDLEY FORGERY CASE. Professor Sanders, the Accused, Testifies in Itis Own Behalf. FRESNO, Caw., April 17.—Contrary to general expectation, Professor W. A. San- ders, the defendant in the now celebrated forgery case, which is so closely connected with the disappearance of William Woot- ton, took the stand and testified on his own behalf. He told a most interesting and sensational story, covering his entire career up to a few days before his arrest. and affirming most positively that Woot- ton himself wrote the forged draft. Sanders also gave his explanation of the reason why Mrs. Sanders, his wife, has never seen the mythical John Knausch, who was one of the parties to the sransfer of theranch to Sanders and the virtual purchaser of it. Knausch was claimed by Sandersasa friend of over thirty years’ acquaintance. In stating why Knausch and Mrs. Sanders had never met the pro- fessor said that Knausch had been preju- diced against his wife by the tale told him by a woman from Oregon, and had de- clared that he never wished to see her face. The witness was closely cross-examined by Attorney Hinds, but did not break down, though he was frequently compelled to plead ignorance of facts, names and dates. i N PLEADING FOR A MURDERER. Governor Budd Asked to Alter the Sen- tence of Detective Harris’ Slayer. SACRAMENTO, CaL., April 17.—There has been a strong appeal for mercy in the case of Anthony Azoif, the reputed mur- derer of Detective Len Harris, presented to Governor Budd. The appeal is based on the grounds of mewly discovered evi- dence, and that he was tried in a commu- nity laboring under tremendous excite- ment. There has also been a petition presented in his favor, which is signed by two of the leading men of the county in which the shooting took place. The fireman and two members of the jury which tried him have signed a paper to the effect that had Azoff made his statement before the ver- dict they would never have voted for the extreme penalty. Among the papers laid before the Gov- ernor is one that states that there isa strong feeling in the community that George Sprange, anxious to obtain renown as a detective, inveigled Azoff into the crime, The strongest document is one which states that Frank E. Watson of Santa Cruz will make an affidavit to the effect that Sprange at one time wanted him to assist in robbing a place in Oakland. The inducements held out to him were very great and at first he agreed to assist, but eventually backed out. - Injured Near Bakersfield. BAKERSFIELD, CaL., April 17.—Alfred Harrell, a school superintendent, was thrown out of his buggy while driving over the mountains north of here, and had his right arm broken. EVENTS AT SANTA CRUL: Baron Von Kauzler Appeals His Case to the Supreme Court. Two Domestics in Jail for Grand Larceny—A Millionaire’s Be- quest to the City. SANTA CRUZ, Car., April 17.—Baron von Kauzler was up before the Superior Court for sentence, this morning. He sued out a writ of habeas corpus on the ground that the information filed by the District Attorney does not charge the pe- titioner with any public offense. The writ was denied, and Kauzler was again remanded to jail to await sentence. Notice of appeal was at once served. Con- siderable interest has been excited by this appeal, as it is the first time the Supreme Court has been called upon to pass upon the point involved. HELD FOR GRAND LARCENY. Two Domestics Charged With Looting the House of Their Employer. SANTA CRUZ, Carn., April 17.—Albert Pontat, accused of grand larceny, was to- day held to answer to the Superior Court, with bail fixed at $1500. Pontat was employed as butler at the residence of J. P. Smith. While acting in that capacity he and a French maid stole anumber of household articles, intending to remove to San Francisco and commence housekeeping in company. The stolen goods were shipped to S8an Francisco, Pon- tat following them. He was arrested ata Sutter-street lodging-house and returned to this city. His partner in crime, Mrs. Smith’s maid, is also under arrest. Bequest of a Dead Millionaire. SA;\'T‘QRUZ, CAL., April 17.—The late J.V. de LavVeaga, a millionaire, bequeathed to the city and county of Santa Cruz Lave- aga Heights, with the exception of fifty acres, on which an asylum for the deaf and dumb, blind and paralytic is to be erected. The tract consists of 204 acres. A copy of the will has been received by City At- torney Cassin, who will attend to the city’s interests in probate proceedings. On a Towr of Inspection. SANTA CRUZ, CarL., April 17.—Attor- ney Stillman, who represents the Searles interest in the Southern Pacific Company, arrived to-day in company with railroad officials on a tour of inspection. WAS I MOUNTAIN VIEW, McGuire, the Train-Robbing Cycler, Stands Off an Officer. Allowed to Escape Because He Kept His Hand on His Re- volver. SAN JOSE, Carn, April 17.—Constable Martin of Mountain View telephoned to the Sheriff's office to-day that McGuire, the Reed station train-robber, had been seen in Mountain View, and had left, going north. Martin says the man was heavily armed and was well tanned by the sun, and his clothes were torn and dirty. The Sheriff telephoned to the officers at Redwood City to look out for the man. Martin says he talked with the man, and that every time that he tried to get ina position to arrest him the man would put his hand on his revolver. He rode off in the direction of San Francisco. Nothing has been heard from Redwaeod City offi- cers, e SACRAMENTO A CANDIDATE. Endeavoring to Secure the Native Sons’ Admission Day Celebration. SACRAMENTO, CaL., April 17.—There is a movement on foot among the Native Sons of this locality to endeavor to offer sufficient attractions to induce the mem- bers of the fraternity throughout the State to hold the next celebration of Ad- mission day in this city. Already has a partial canvass for sub- scriptions been made among the business men of Sacramento with gratifying results. Over $3000 has been promised and as much more is in sight. g‘he delegates to the Grand Parlor from this place will be em- pow:red to promise extraordinary induce- ments. Sutter’s Fort will again be inhabited by picturesquely clad miners and cowboys squandering their easily gained golden sands, and a pleasure trip to Folsom State Prison through the fruitful Sacramento Valley is also contemplated. 'BAKERSFIELD'S FUND. Citizens Subscribe tothe Stock of the Valley Road. WORKING FOR THE LINE. Great Enthusiasm at a Mass- Meeting of Her Business Men. . FORTY SHARES SNAPPED UP. Representatives of the Competing Road Meet With a Flattering Reception. BAKERSFIELD, Carn., April 17.—Pur- suant to announcement, the Examiner train arrived here early this morning frpm Visalia. About 9 o’clock, the reception committee, which had been previously ap- pointed, went over to the depot and bade the visitors welcome. The party had been reduced in force, and now consists of A. H. Barendt, in charge, assisted by Mr. Pinkiert, and accompanied by Alfred J. Marcus, representing the directors of the San Francisco and S8an Joaquin Raiiroad. After a brief chat over the purpose of the visit, the party took carriages and drove over to the heights, thence down the grade to the river, along the canals to the Jewett-avenue bridge, then into town by Twenty-fourth street, past the County Hospital and to the hotel. The visitors, none of whom had ever been here before, expressed themselves as delighted with what tney saw, and were of one mind that all this part of the valley needed to make it perfect was another railroad. EAfter consultation with the execntive committee appointed at the mass-meeting last Saturday it was decided to hold an- other meeting this evening. At the hour appointed the hall was crowded, there being a sprinkling of ladies present. Judge Brundagee called the meeting to order and Senator S. C. 8mith was chosen chairman. Chairman Smith stated the object of the meeting and then introduced A.J. Mar- cus, representing the directors of the val- ley road. The gentleman made a short explanatory statement of the method of making stock subscriptions. He said he believed the road was coming to Bakers- field, but it lay with the people to say what they would do to encourage it. A. H. Barendt was the next speaker. He said he had no doubt that many of the peo- ple were lying back in their chairs and thinking the railroad must come here any- how. Bat he wanted to tell them that they were apt to find themselves mistaken. He had had a conversation with Clans Spreck- els just before coming here, and that gen- tleman said that, while the road had been broadly planned to run from Stockton to Bakersfield, it did not follow that they were to come to this town. They wera under no obligation to do so. Towns that did not respond with rights of way, depot gites and subscriptions to stock would be left to one side. The speaker praised Visalia for what it had done, and said that Bakersfield ought certainly to do as much. The people of Bakersfield had done well in raising $12,- 000, but more would be needed. He con- cluded by saying: “If Bakersfield wants the road she’s got to work for it.” Chairman Smith reported that the ex- ecutive committee had waited upon Lloyd Tevis this afternoon and that gentleman had said that wherever possible he would donate right of way and depot grounds to the road. This was received with hearty applause. Subscriptions to stock were then called for and the following names were put down: A. J. McLeod and Paul Galtes, five shares each; H. Hirschfield, E. M. Roberts, Weill & Alexander, J. Niederaur, Mrs. F. A. Tracy, F. A. Tracy and J. A. Smith, two shares each; W. Lowell, J. Brandage, A.F. Stoner, R.S. Ashton, A. P. Eyraud, L. Monteverde, L. M. Dinkei- spiel, W. E. Deacon, H.A. Blodgett, E. Dinkelspiel, W. H. Scribner, Mrs. E. M. Roberts and L. S. Rogers, one share each. On behalf of Mr. Hearst, three shares were subscribed, making forty all told, or $4000. DIES AT SAN JUAN, Don ILuis Raggio, a San Benito County Pioneer, Passes Away. HOLLISTER, CAL., April 17.—Ex-Super- visor Luis Raggio died at his home near San Juan last evening, at the age 76 years. Raggio was a native of Italy, and came to Memphis, Tenn., in 1841. He served as pilot on the Mississippi River for three years, and then went to San Francisco, via Mexico, arriving July 27, 1847. He started the first sawmill at Monterey, and then re- moved to Visalia and established a freight- ing line from that place to Siockton. While at Visalia he built the first brick | Benito County, where he has since been | engaged inranching. Heserved as Deputy Sheriff in the early days of Monterey County, and in his time landed many of the desperate members of Vasquez’s band. His son wag the captor of Chavez, the bloodthirsty lieutenant of Vasquez. Don Luis served as Supervisor one term. He was a veteran of the Mexican War, A R A Meteor Seen at Tracy. TRACY, CaL., April 17.—A large meteor 'was seen southeast of here this evening at 6:55 o’clock, at an altitude of about 40 de- grees. It was moving westward, and when near the horizon to the southwest ex- ploded into three bright fragments. S Appointed Port Warden at San Diego. SACRAMENTO, Cavr., April 17.—Frank H. Dickson has been appointed Port Warden for the port of San Diego, vice J. H. Parmer. POISONED HER CHILD. Horrible Confession Made by a Woman of Dover, Onio. DOVER, Omro, April 17.—On April 8 Mary Flachmeyer, whose husband is a farm laborer and deserted her more than a year ago, gave birth to a child. Last Sun- day the baby died. The neighbors sus- pected all was not right and notified the Coroner. He investigated to-day, and she confessed to him that she poisoned the baby b gl:cmg paris-green on its_tongue. She will be arrested as soon as she is strong enough to go to jail. el WILL NOT ACT HASTILE. It Is Thought Great Britain Will Submit to Ardbitration. ‘WASHINGTON, D. C., April 17.—So far as the State Department knows, Great Bx:imn has not rejected Nicaragua’s prop- osition made in answer to the British ulti- house there. In 1865 he came to Sln{‘ :" matum to submit the claim for indemnity to arbitration. The British embassy and the Nicaraguan legation were also at algxta hour this afternoon without information on this point, although they have taken steps to ascertain the truth. Itis still be- lieved here that Great Britain will not act hastily in the matter, and at the State De- partment thereis an impression that ne serious trouble will ensue. e CAPITAL AND LABOR BANQUET. The Stokes Family Open a New Era for the Workingman. NEW YORK, N. Y., April 17.—James Stokes, brother of W. E. D. Stokes and An- son Phelps Stokes, entertained at dinner last night nearly 200artisans that had been employed in the construction of the house on the northwest corner of Park avenue and Thirty-eighth street. Bishop Potter, who sat at the host’s right, and Fulton Cutting, who sat at the left, declared the dinner was without precedent and marked the dawn of a new era when the workman, and the employer would properly under- stand one another. The affair occurred in the Industrial building, Lexington avenue and Forty- third street. Gathered around the board were the mixer of mortar and the carrier of the same, the bricklayer, the plumber, the plasterer, the mason, the electrician, the painter of woodwork and the decorator, who met on terms of equality with the con- tractor, the society man and the church dignitary. The whole tone of the dinner can be gathered from the fact that the wealt host addressed his guests as fellow- men. There was no caste recognized, and the bricklayer and the man of means broke bread at the same table. Mr. Stokes is a student of sociology, and came to the conclusion that the solution of the question of capital and labor lay in both extending the hearty hand of fellow- ship to one another. The other reason for the gathering was because of a promise that the host had made himself, years ago, that when he built a house those who erected it should dine with him. HS WORK S CLEVER, Capture of a Mail Thief Who Worked a Novel System. For Months He Has Been Filching Large Sums From Varlous Postoffices. CHICAGO, It April 17. — William Hanson, a truckman at the Dearborn-street railway station, who has been playing one of the most clever games the postal inspec- tors were ever called upon to unravl, was detected and arrested at Elgin to-day. Hanson’s night duties consisted of hand- ling the mail-pouches. He would takea handful of letters from & pouch, and es- pecially those addressed to postmasters, and extract the money-order advices. He would then search the pouch for all letters addressed to parties whose names were found. Taking these, he would wash off in chemicals the amount named in the advices and the orders, fill in a higher figure, make the money order payable to some one else and have identification waived. The advices he would remail to the postoffices. In order to supply the proper margins on the money orders Hanson would go to the Chicago postoffice and buy an order for. 4s many cents as there were dollars in & first order. He would then tedf oif cent margin and paste in the dollar mark in the raised order. Hanson would not say how many orders he had altered, but the number is large. The work of his chemical solution in washing off the ink was beyond detection. The inspectors de- clared his work the best they have ever seen. e WEDDED TO A TITLE. Marriage of Miss Burke of San Fran- cisco to Sir Bach Cunard. NEW YORK, N. Y., April 17.—Miss Maud Alice Burke of S8an Francisco and New York was to-day married to Sir Bach Cunard, Bart., of England. The marriage took place at the town house of F. H. Car- penter, guardian of the brlde. The wed- ding was very quiet on account of the ill- ness of Mr. Carpenter, only relatives of both parties being present. The bride is one of the best known young women in New York, and at one time was engaged to Prince Andre Poniatowski. Her father was G. W. Burke of San Fran- cisco. Wern Out Women Should read this letter. It shows the wonderful building-up powers of Hood's Sarsaparilla, the great blood puri- fier: “I wish I could stand in some pub- lic place and cry to all ailing human- L ity: ‘Hear this, ye people, what won- N % derful things B\ Hood’s Sarsaparilla 9/ 2 has done for me V% f# and my family.’ I cannot express what I suffered. Only one of my sex knows what a woman can suffer in my condition. I was prostrate with Nervousness And weakness. 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