The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, May 30, 1895, Page 2

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1895. THE PACIFIC. COAST, Dynamiters Attempt to Destroy a Halfmoon Bay Saloon. CHANGES AT ALTRURIA. Strange Ceremonies at the Burial of a Santa Bar- bara Chinaman. HORSE SHOE BEND TRAGEDY. Twenty-Five Years at San Quentin for a Calistoga Stage Robber. HALFMOON BAY, CaL., May 29.—An attempt was made early yesterday morn- ing to blow up the saloon of Frank Lewis. A dynamite cartridge was exploded in a water-trough just outside of the saloon. The trough was blown to pieces and two holes torn in the side of the building. A large piece of the trough was thrown 70 the street, and struck the front door of Joseph Borge's fruitstore, but not with sufficient force to do any damage. There is no definite clew to the perpe- trators, but suspicion rests on a man: who has had some trouble with Lewis. The ex- plosion took place soon after midnight, and startled the entire city. It is surpris- ing that more damage wasnot done, as the building stood in a thickly settled part of town, houses lining both sides of the street. The family of Lewis was asleep within 40 feet of the place where the explosion took place, but though badly frightened no one was injured. The proprietor himself was sleeping in another part of the build- ing, and did not hear the report. Sy LOS ANGELES CYCLERS PARADE. A Monster Demonstration in the Interest of Better Thoroughfares. LOS ANGELES, Car., May 29.—Wheel- men and wheelwomen of Southern Cali- fornia to-night made a demonstration in favor of good roads by a grand illnminated parade. Not less than 1000 wheels were in line, embracing every pattern from the old-fashioned ordinary star and eagle to th latest model of safety racers. Every wheel was decorated with Chinese the vehicles being specially rigged ts, spars and jibbooms, like ships, from which lanterns were pendant. The procession was overa mile in length, the line of march leading through the princi- pal thoronghfares and residence stre The Chamber of Commerce building was brilliantly illuminated in honor of the event and to show the sympathy of that organization with the wheelmen in their agitation in favor of good roads. Some of the handsome residences on fashionable Figueroa and Adams streets and around St. James Park were also illluminated in honor of the occasion. The strects were thronged with specta- tors, who cheered the beautiful pageant as it passed by. The scene on Figueroa street ue as the hundreds of illumin- vept down the broad avenue. v, editor of Pacific Field, and managed the iccessfully. A platoon of police on led by Captain Roberts, rode at of the procession to clear the streets. Wheelmen from other Southern California towns participated. The new woman was out in forc affair wheels, the h CHAN 5§ AT ALTRUKIA, Two New Colonies Spring From the One Near Santa Rosa. SANTA ROSA, Car., May 20g—The Al- trurian colony, near Santa Rosa, has taken steps to effect quite radical changes in its plans and operations. It was found, after seven months’ experiment, that the finan- cial problem was a difficult one and that to go forward under the old conditions might be fatal to the cause. Too many members had been admitted for the land to support. Reliance had been placed on the ability of the colony to enter at once on manufacturing enterprises, but the means for the purchase of the factory plants were not forthcoming. Under these circumstances the colonists have taken prompt action with a view to improve the chances of success. They de- cided on a radical readjustment of their plans. Some of the members joined in a new co-operative colony in Santa Rosa. An- other portion has organized for operations near Cloverdale on land donated for the purpose. It was unanimously agreed that a third group might assume the work on the original site. To clear the way for this a number of members were left there. It is believed that under this new policy an extension of the work will result; planting small groups here and there, all sympathetically related and working in general harmony. e VISALIA WOMEN AIDING. They Will Give a Concert to Swell the Celebration Fund. VISALIA, CanL.,, May 29.—The celebra- tion of the Fourth of July has assumed such proportions that the committees have concluded that more funds will be ne- cessary. Hearing of this, the ladies of Vi- salia offered to get up a concert and ball, the proceeds to be donated to the celebra- tion fund. A meeting was held in Armory Hall this afternoon, attended by about forty ladies, and it was decided to give a concert on the evening of June 12,to be followed by a ball. The tickets of admission will hgvea coupon printed on them, which can be de- tached and voted for Goddess of Liberty. The committee appointed to manage the concert and dance is Mrs. W. W. Stous- land, Mrs. H. G. Stuart and Miss Hattie Evans. The vote for Goddess of Liberty up to 7:30 to-night is as follows: Miss Ward, 2750. Miss Stevens, 1969. Miss Blake, 1411, Miss Brown, 1286. A HORSE-SHOE BEND HORROR, An Engineer Caught in a Revolving Shaft and Killed. COULTERVILLE, CaL., May 20.—Lee Bice, the blacksmith and enginelr at the Horse-shoe Bend vineyard, was catight to- day in the driving shaft of a turbine water- wheel, used for irrigating purposes, and when found had been dead some hours. H. H. Clark, the manager, noticing that the water was not coming into the reser- voir, went down to the pump-house to see what was wrong and was horrified to find Bice cold in death. "His clathing had caught on the shaft, which revolves about | her to Victoria. . 200 times per minute, and his neck had been dislocated. Bice was 30 years of age and single. — BURIED WITH ORIENTAL POMP. Novel Services Overthe Body of a Santa Barbara Celestial. SANTA BARBARA, CaL., May 29.— The funeral of Tan Chung,a prominent Chinese merchant, was conducted with imposing ceremonies here to-day. For an hour or more the body lay exposed under a white canopy in front of the Chinese general-merchandise store; surrounded by Oriental mourners in costume, with an of- fering of baked meats beside it, the most conspicuous feature of which was a bar- becued sheep still wearing wool and horns. A full Chinese band kept up its mournful accompaniment. The procession consisted of thirty vehicles, and beside the hearse walked eight pall-bearers in a mourning costume of blue and white with golden sandals, bareheaded and carrying fans, while the chief mourner, a brother of the deceased, coarsely clad and wearing a white* turban, walked behind, the tall priest bringing up the rear. Tan Chung was a Chinaman of wealth and intelligence, a member of the Hing Lee Company, and for twenty-one years a resident of Santa Barbara. He died of consumption, aged 51 years. AR R A COMBINE OF TULARE GROWERS. A New Association Which Will Control Large Lemon Orchards. VISALIA, Carn., May 29.—A new Tulare County enterprise has been born in the consolidation of the Lemon Cove Citrus Company, the Kaweah Lemon Company, J. W. C. Pogue and Overall & Hammond, four firms and individuals engaged in growing lemons. The company will be called the Lemon Growers’ Association. Its object is to successfully grow and handle lemons for market. There are 250 acres of growing lemon orchard represented in the the association. A board of five directors, A. Levis, C. J. Giddings, J..F. Jordan, J. W.C. Pogueand ‘W. H. Hammond, will manage the busi- ness. Lewis is president and Giddings sec- retary. Mr. Ogilvie, formerly of Lindsay, is superintendent of the orchard work. R K e SMUGGLED TO CARSON. Alleged Murderers of Mrs. Saarman Es- cape Mob Violence. CARSON, Nev.,, May 29.—Peck Burn- ham of Genoa brought the two tramps ex- amined for the murder of Mrs. Saarman to this city last evening. They were smug- gled out of Genoa and brought here and liberated. Had they been set free in Doug- las County it is almost certain they would have been lynched. 1tis the general be- lief that one of them committed the mur- der, but sufficient evidence to hold them could not be secured. 1 SEIZURE OF THE SHELBY The British Sealer Arrives in Victoria in Charge of a Prize Crew. Three Schooners Are Boarded by the Bear and Rush and Their Arms Sealed. VICTORIA, B. C., May 29.—The schooner Shelby, Captain Clausen, seized by the | United States cutter Corwin, arrived this morning. The Shelby was boarded on May 11 off Queen Charlotte Island by Cap- tain Hooper of the Corwin., A, prize crew was placed on board and the schooner was taken to Sitka and handed over to H. M. 8. Pheasant, the captain of which ordered The schooner was seized because her arms were not sealed, the captain of the Corwin not knowing that Great Britain had refused to renew the regulations re- garding the sealing of arms. Captain Clausen says he has not been sealing since the close of the season. There is a qnes- tion as to whether the Shelby will have a claim against the UGnited States Govern- ment for illegal seizure. Clausen thinks Le has, butothers say the fact that the Pheasant recognized the seizure exempts the United States from a claim for dam- ages. The schooners Victoria, Ainoke and Kate were boarded by the United States cutters Bear and Rush, but not seized. The cap- tains simply sealed theirarms and ordered them to Victoria. A report current here is that the schooner Mary Taylor has been seized. Officials say they believe the ru- mor, but will not say which schooner was seized. PROBABLY LOST AT SE4L 1t Is Thought the Sealing Schooner Bea- trice Has Gone Down. VICTORIA, B. C., May 29.—Great anx- iety is felt here over the continued absence of the sealing schooner Beatrice, and her owner, Captain Grant, fears she will never return. The Beatrice was spoken eighty miles from Victoria a week ago, and has not been seen since. It is feared she has been blown to sea and lost. LIGHT CATCH OF SEALS. The Total Number Taken in the Northern Waters Will Not Exceed 6000. VICTORIA, B. C., May 29.—The total seal catch on the North Pacific coast will not exceed 6000. With one or two excep- tions all the schooners that have been seal- ing on the coast have returned, and their total catch, as given by the Custom-house, is 6124, but from this there must be de- ducted 600 skins taken in the South Pacific by the schooner Director. — e PLEA FOR A RENO MURLERESS. A Petition for Mrs. Hartley’s Release Teceives Numerous Signatures. RENO, CAL., May 29.—The case of Mrs. Alice M. Hartley, for killing M.D. Foley last July, will be presented to the Board of Pardons Monday, backed by a long peti- tion asking for her release. This after- noon a remonstrance was circulated and numerously signed against the board granting the pardon. g oy ZLord Passes His Examination. SANTA RARBARA, CAn., May 29.— Word was received this morning that Francis Lord, sonof a resident English- man, Captain Lord, and himself a native of England,concerning whose appointment to tiie Annapolis naval academy there has been so much discussion, has successfully passed his examination at Mare Island., —_——— Murphy Appointed Major. VISALIA, CaL., May 29.—Charles H. Murphy, who was to-day appointed major and engineer on Colonel Warfield’s staff, 'was a former resident of this city and held the position of Buperintendent of Schools in this county. He is an ex-private of Company E, better known as the “‘Georgia Colonels.” Sl gty Declares His Insolvency. SAN JOSE, CaAL., May 29.—Jacob Hob- son, a hay and wood dealer, has filed a petition in insolvency. His liabilities amount to $43.83 65, due on merchandise and notes, with no assets, ] \DANCE OF SONGHEES, Canadian Indians Hold a Potlatch Near Victoria. ALL DEBTS ARE PAID. Property of Reds Lost at Sea Distributed Among Their Tribesmen. CHIEF GEORGE’S SACRIFICE. The Great Sachem Impoverishes Himself by Generous Gifts to i His People. MISSION JUNCTION, B. C., May 29.— To-day half of Victoria was on the Indian Reservation across the river, where the Songhee Indians and visiting tribes are holding a big war dance and potlach. This is the first celebration of the kind here for over five years and the Songhees are doing | themselves proud. The potlach is a sort of big steamer day among the Indians and is devoted to pay- ing off debts, squaring accounts und settling things generally. The reason for sion trip, It transpires that their visitis for the purpose of looking into their ac- counts with the Yakima Valley Irrigation Company, of which Schulze was president.’ ‘W. H. Laurence of the Ohio Farmer is the largest loser by Schulze’s rascality, but he remaining editors had all bought large blocks of stock and run column after col- umn of advertising matter in the interest of the irrigation ditch and property con- nected with it and have now nothing to show for it. ——— A4 KILLING AT BELMONT. William Klostermeyer, a Notorious Char- acter, Shot by Gus Mudersbach. FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., May 29. — Gus Mudersbach shot and killed William F. Klostermeyer at Belmont, a small sheep- shearing station twelve miles west of here, to-day. Klostermeyer had some of Mu- | dersbach’s sheep, and when a writ of re- plevin was served upon him he threatened Mudersbach with bodily injury. Mudersbach thereupon pulled his re- volver and fired three shots, each taking effect. Klostermeyer fell dead in his tracks. Mudersbach was arrested and charged with murder. Klostermeyer, who is known as “Mis- souri Bill,” has had frequent trouble on the range. He was tried and acquitted of murder ten years ago. Mudersbach was a witness against him then, when he nar- rowly escaped lynching. PROHIBITIONISTS RULE POMONA., H. Waters Finally Seated on the Board of Trustees. POMONA, Car., May 20.—A¢t the city election in April, George H. Waters, an anti-saloon candidate, received twelve more votes for Trustee than J. H. Graber, who favored high license. The old high license board reiused to seat Waters, alleg- ing illegal voting. A writ of mandate to George ) CHIEF GEORGE OF THE SONGHEES DISTRIBUTING BLANKETS AMONG HIS PEOPLE. [Sketched on the Indian reservation mear Mission Junction, British Columbia, yester- day ajternoon and reproduced in the office of the *“ Call last night by photo-telegraph.] this one is the adjustment of property of thirteen members of the tribe drowned on | the sealing schooner Walter A. Earl, sunk | on Easter Sunday. These unfortunates are supposed to be present in the shape of effigies, made of blankets garbed with the clothing of the departed. Their widows have their faces painted, signifying grief, \ and late last night they could be heard in the bushes at the water’s edge singing mourning songs and telling of the virtues and great deeds of the departed. The principle of the potlach is that after all debts have been paid the richest men distribute their belongings among the tribe. Yesterday many blankets and rifles and a considerable amount of money was given away, but to-day was the big day, when Chief George Cheetlam impoverished himself. The ceremonies began at noon with a big war dance. Ten braves, gorgeously at- tired in feathers and gay blankets, wearing hideous wooden masks and shaking shell rattles, danced for nearly an hour to the chanting of squaws, who beat time on boards laid on the ground. At one side of the inclostre, roped off for the dance, stood Chief George’s war canoe, which was given away to-day. The clothing of his wife, who died a short time ago, was ar- ranged on a pole standing near the canoe. Over the dancers was suspended an earthen pot containing §50, to be the prize for the dancer who could bring it down with a blow from his rattle. As none suc- ceeded in knocking it down, it was tossed into the crowd at the conclusion of the dance, causing a lively scramble for the prize. After giving blankets to the old men and bright calico to the women, George mounted a shed near by the council-house and began tossing Indian blankets into the crowd. Immediately the shed was the center of a stryggling mob. The braves tore and cut the blankets in pieces, each trying to get as much as possible, for these blankets are the same as money and can be cashed in whole or in part. Nearly 600 blankets were disposed of in this way, and the fun lasted until evening. To-night sll engaged in a feast, and to- morrow visiting tribes will embark in their big canoes and paddle home. STOLE FOR AN ACTRESS, Marie Wainwright Said to Have Received Money From Paul Schulze. A Loan of Years Ago Repaid Before the Tacoma Defaulter 'Ended His Life. TACOMA, WasH., May 29.—One of the last acts of Paul Schulze, the defaulter and suicide, was the commission of a crime by means of which he could repay a kiud act of years ago. It was to-day learned from a source considered authentic that the $4600 which Schulze secured from- the Bank of British Columbia by means of a check drawn on & “‘dummy” in San Fran- cisco was sent to Marie Wainwright. A romantic story is back of this an- nouncement. Years ago, it is said, before Paul Schulze had become a rich man the actress loaned him money with which to engage in a business venture. They were great friends in those days and with Schulze the affection never died out. Before he ended his life he wrote several letters to Miss Wainwright and one of them inclosed a check to repay the loan which had given him the start in-life. ‘With this story comes one which places Schulze in the light of a rascal and hypo- crite, with no touch of romance to give it shading. Yesterday a number of Eastern editors arrived, presumably on an excur- | seat Waters was obtained from the Supe- | rior Court. The high license men gave notice of appeal, but failing to perfect the appeal within the time fixed by law a per- emptory writ was issued and was last night served on the Trustees. Waters was then seated and sworn in, giving'the anti-saloon party control of the city government. STOCKTON CHINESE-WARY, Lottery Agencies Closed to White Men Because of a Conviction. Heavy Shipments of Farm Machin- ery—A Stage Caught In a Snowstorm. STOCKTON, CaL., May 29.—The convic- tion here yesterday of a Chinese for selling | lottery tickets and the imposing of a sen- | tence of 150 days has had the effect of clos- ing all the agencies to white men. This is the first conviction for a long time, and it came as a surprise. The Chinese will now confine their ticket-selling to their own race for a time. ESCAPED FROM THE ASYLUM. A Orazy Felon Gains Freedom by Break- ing a Window Bar. STOCKTON, Can., May 29.—Another convicted felon escaped from the State In- sane Asylum at this place early this morn- ing. The man is Philip Crowley, a per- | sistent burglar, who was sent to‘Folsnm from Mendocino County in 1893. Prior convictions being urged against Crowley he was sentenced to serve twenty-five years, and last February was declared in- sane and sent to the local asylum. During the early hours this norning the crazy felon broke one of the iron bars from his window and reached the big yard below by means of a rope made of strips that he tore his sheets into. He wason the third floor, but swung himself to the window on the second floor, and from there to the ground. He scaled the brick wall by means of a ladder. Notrace of the man has been found, FIFTY HARVESTERS SHIPPED. | Stockton’s Farming Implement Factories i Employing Many Men. * STOCKTON, CaL., May 29.—Up to the present time some fifty harvesters have been shipped by rail from this city to various points in the State this spring. The local manufactories are doing a good business in agricultural implements, and many good men who had no work last year are now regularly employed. . Caught in a Snowstorm., STOCKTON, CaL., May 29.—A traveling man who arrived here this morning from Sonora, Tuolumne County, brings informa- tion that the Yosemite Valley stage, on its trip down, was canght in a snowstorm at Crocker’s station; where it stopped last night. The stage will probably be able to continue its trip to-morrow or next day. Survey for a New Road. STOCKTON, CaL., May 20.—The survey was commenced to-day for a dummy rail- road of broad gauge between Stockton and Lodi. e WOY IS IFRESNO'S MARSHAL, The Election Contest Decided in Favor of the blican Nominee. FRESNO, Oan., May 20.—The contest for the city marshalship closed to-night, and M. L. Woy, the defendant, who was declared elected on the Republican ticket by a majority of one vote over J. W. Coff- man, the Democratic-Populist nominee, won the case. In ths recount Woy lost three votes and Coffman nine, leaving the former a majority of six instead of one. SANTA CRUZ PROJECT, Citizens Inaugurate a Move for a Coast Railroad. MEETING OF TAXPAYERS. A Committee Appointed to Confer With Promoters of the Enterprise. CAPITALISTS ARE INTERESTED. Claus Spreckels Ready to Take Hold When the Valley Road Is Under Way. SANTA CRUZ, CavL., May 29.—A meet- ing of citizens was held this afternoon at the City Hall to promote the project of a railroad up the coast to San Francisco. One-tenth of the taxable property of the city was represented. Duncan McPherson was chairman and O. J. Lincoln secretary. F. A. Hihn, in stating the object of the meeting, said that recently a New Yorx capitalist, Mr. Bullock, had been over the proposed line as far as it extends in this county, and had been favorably impressed with its advantages. Mr. Bullock repre- sents Eastern capital which is desirous of investing in a coast road. The gentleman left for New York after going over the route from San Mateo to San Francisco, saying he would return to 8an Francisco in June. Claus Spreckels had also been inter- viewed and had said he was interested in the coast road, having large interestsin Santa Cruz County. He would like to take hold of the project, but could not do so at present, as he is at present engaged in the San Joaquin Valley road. When that was under way he would look into the coast road project, as he believed an investment in the railroad would prove profitable, besides helping to develop the State. General W. H. H. Hart had a plan for a _bicycle road from San Francisco to Santa Cruz, which he would send a representative to this city to explain. It was suggested that right of way and depot sitesin this county be offered, so as to be ready to entertain any offer for the construction of the road. J. P. Smith, J. Bernhern, L. K. Baldwin, Duncan McPherson, H. Cowell, E. White and F. A. Hihn were appointed a commit- tee to confer with Claus Spreckels, R. H. Brown of Pescadero and other representa- tives from San Francisco and San Mateo counties who are interested in the promo- tion of the coast road. PREPARING FOR THE FETE. The Construction of the Monster Dam Has Been Commenced. SANTA CRUZ, CaL., May 29.—The ground for the new pavilion, which is to be erected at the corner of Laurel street and Pacific avenue, near the Queen’s throne, on the banks of the San Lorenzo River, has all been cleared, and the carpenters commenced work this morning, and are making very rapid progress on the founda- tion. Forty carpenters are at work— twenty on the day and twenty on the night force. The contractor says he will have the immense building completed in the short time of six days. In the interior of the pavilion there will be a promenade, raised above the floor, twenty feet wide and reaching entirely around the building. There will be no gallery, but tiers of graded seats will extend around the walls. Colonel Stone of General Dimond’s staff has been in the city the past two days the guest of President and Mrs. J. P. Smith, at their beautiful home, Sunshine Villa. Colonel Stone came at the request of the Carnival Association to examine the build- ing of the dam, which has been com- menced. He left for 8an Francisco this afternoon, and his report is as follows: To the Santa Cruz Vemetian Water Carnival Association—GENTLEMEN: By your request I have examined the building of the dam on the San Lorenzo River, and wish to say that the construction of the same, according to the plans adopted by the Street Superintendent of your city, will be ample enough to hold the water and be abso- lutely saie. Yours, respecttully, GRORGE STONE. Colonel Stone and Attorney D. M. Del- mas were at the executive committee meeting last evening and were elected honorary members of the association. To-morrow being Memorial day and a holiday, the ball game for the benefit of the carnival at the Athletic Park at Vue de I'Eau promises to draw forth an im- mense crowd. It is to be between the benedicts and bachelors. The men who are to play are all well-known citizens, many prominent merchants and a num- ber of them county officials, A large number of beautifully decorated boats will participate in the river pageant, and Messrs. Jeter, Burke and Chace have been appointed a committee to arrange for their display. The people of East Santa Cruz are to have some handsome floats in the street parade. On Saturday night they will give an entertainment to raise additional funds. It will be held in Lodiman’s Hall, East Banta Cruz, and will include a fine literary programme, to be followed by refresh- ments, and dancing. The railroad has made excellent arrange- ments for the transportation of visitors from the towns in the county. During the carnival week, four trains will leave at midnight for Boulder Creek and three for Watsonville. Wagon loads of the beautiful redwood boughs have passed through the city to- day to be used in decorating and for the redwood arch at the cornerof Laurel street and Pacific avenue. The balloting for the Rebekahs’ queens of the Odd Fellows’ float is very spirited. Two aré to be chosen and at present seven candiaates are being balloted for. The count for queen this evening re. sulted as follows: Anita Gonzales 1177, Maud Hohman 631. Mary Burke 574. Bessie Haslam 160. For maids of honor the result was: Marian Peck 798. Josie Turcot 534. o Jennie Hughes 308, Edith Pixley 257. Rose Mulhern 225. - Annie Linscott 208. Minnie Cope 208. Mabel Chace 200. Hedwig Buss 173. Anita Gonzales 179, Rehearing of the Urd Case. SANTA CRUZ, Civ., May 20.—The suit of Ord vs. Ord for the possession of seventy acres of 1dnd near Aptos was on trial in the Superior Court to-day. The suit was commenced in 1878, when judgment was given for defendant. The case was ap- pealed to the Supreme Court, which re- versed the lower court’s decision. The case is now on trial a second time. D. M. Delmas appeared for plaintiff and Senator Burke and W. J. Bartnett for defendant. Committed to Agnews. SANTA CRUZ, CaL., May 29.—Henry Reise, formerly a hard working resident of this city, was committed to Agnews to-day. His delusion is that of alternate wealth and poverty. He is very wild and boisterous and is regarded as dangerous to his family. The cause of insanity was la grippe and overwork. GOES TO SAN QUENTIN. Breckenridge, the Calistoga Stage Robber, Given a Twonty-Five Year Torm. NAPA, Can.. May 29.—R. N. Brecken- ridge, the Calistoga stage robber, pleaded guilty to the charge of highway robbery when arraigned in the Superior Court to- day. He waived.time, and Judge Ham at once sentenced him to serve twenty-five years in San Quentin. BT, Injured in a Point Sal Explosion. SANTA MARIA, Carn., May 29.—C. H. Clark and his son Clayton of Point Sal were injured yesterday by the accidental ex- plosion of a keg of gunpowder, which was stored in a blacksmith shop where they were at work. Clark was badly hurt and has been brought to town for medical treatment. His son, who was blown out of the shop, escaped with slight bruises. NEWS OF THE CAPITOL. The San Francisco Board of | Health Soon to Be Named by the Governor. A Berkeley Graduate Appointed Clerk of the Bureau of Highways. SACRAMENTO,-Car., May 29.—From the best information obtainable it is gath- ered that Governor Budd is to-day consid- ering the appointment of the San Fran- | cisco Board of Health. The following-named physicians are re- ported to be strongly urged for places on the board: Dr. Morse, Dr. Henry Hart, Dr. J.D. McDonald, Dr. R. D. John- son, Dr. Williamson, Dr. McLane, Dr. Mc- Nutt, Dr. Montgomery, Dr. Rosenstirn, Dr. Clinton and Dr. Ragan. No appointments will be made uutil Sat- urday. The Governor will request per- sonal interviews with several members of the foregoing list before selections are made. WOLF GEIS THE APPOINTMENT. A Berkeley Graduate Made Clerk of the Bureawu of Highways. SACRAMENTO, Carn., May 20.—E. M. Wolf has received the appointment of clerk to the Bureau of Highways, and will enter upon the discharge of his duties im- mediately. Wolf is a graduate of the Uni- versity of California, and was the valedic- torian of his class. He is also secretary of the Alumni Association. Several weeks ago, soon after the bureau organized, it became apparent that the services of a competent clerk were abso- lutely necessary, and as the funds at the command of the commission were limited it was deemed best to draft an application ! form to be forwarded to all applicants for the pdsition, asking their present and previous occupation, education and quali- fication and the salary they would expect. The bureau received upward of twenty applications, and after careful considera- tion, Wolf having given the most satis- factory answers and references, rcceived the position. During the past week a team has been purchased for the use of the members of the board in surveying various roads throughout the country, and it is also their intention to make an elaborate dis- play of road-building apparatus and ma- terial at the coming State Fair. Commiitted Swicide. 3 SACRAMENTO, May 29.—A mannamed Thomas Frederickson to-day shot and killed himself near the river in the south- ern end of the county. S5 ] An Osette Murderer Surrendors. TACOMA, Wasm., May 29.—A Ledger special from East Clallam says that John Anderson, the man who killed the Indian Phillips at Ozette last Friday, gave himself up today. He claims that two Siwashes and a Klootchman went for him with knivesand a gun. He tried to get posses- sion of the gun and in the scuffle it was discharged, killing the Indian. Anderson and Phillips were partners in sealing, and bad a quarrel over the division of their catch. AR o, Fire at Monrovia. MONROVIA, Car., May 29.—The house owned by Captain Fowler,a former par- sonage of the Baptist Church, and adjoin- ing the church on the east side of Califor- nia avenue, was totally destroyed by fire at noon to-day. The blaze was caused by a defective terra cotta fiue. The Transau family, recently from Ohio. occupied the residence. Nearly all the household arti- cles were saved. R ey Death Came With Riches. PARKERSBURG, W. Va., May 20.— David Weaver of Cairo, Ritchie County, on whose land a big 240-barrel per day oil well was struck Monday, died last night of heart disease, resulting from excitement over his stroke of good fortune. He had been & poor man all his life, and the pros- pect of sudden wealth was too much for him. ——— Scuttled in the Harbor, ASHTABULA, Ommo, May 29.—The steamer Runnels caught fire thirty miles off this port to-day and was towed in by the New Orleans and Milwaukee. Both boats pumped water int6 the burning steamer, but she had to be scuttled in the harbor. Sheisa complete wreck. e Killed the Sheriff. FORT WORTH, Texas, May 29.—Ex- Sheriff J. B. Beckham of Motley County shot and killed G. W. Cook, present Sheriff of that county, as he stepped off the train on his arrival av Seymour. There was an old feud. — g Killed by & Guard. PINE BLUFF, Arx., May 29.—Lillie ‘Washington, a notorious colored criminal, was killed by a guard while attempting to escape from & convict farm, near Palarm, Ark. % S Do Not Favor the Strike. COLUMBUS, Osro, May 29.—The big interstate convention of miners in session here adopted resolutions this afternoon declaring against the proposed interstate strike as impracticable. Sty Gave @ Harmony Dinner. NEW YORK, N. Y., May 29.--Chauncgy M. Depew gave a harmony dinner at his residence night to a number of leaders of the Republican party. SEARSVILLE CONTEST, New Move in the Fight for the Martinez Estate. TWO WILLS IN COURT, 1 An Attempt Made to Set Aside the One Executed in 1895. ALLEGE UNDUE INFLUENCE, Thousands of Acres In the Rich Portola Valley Involved in the Litigation. REDWOOD CITY, Car., May 29.—The will of the late Jose Antone Martinez of Searsville, dated April 23, 1895, will be con- tested. - In this will, Joseph Francis Greer was appointed execator, and James T. O’Keefe was retained as attorney for etitioner. In the Superior Court to-day, a will dated January 22, 1804, was filed, and a contest ta. the will of 1895 announced, on the ground of undue influence. In the will just filed, Edward F. Fitzpatrick is named as execus tor, and George C. Ross has been retained as attoruey for the contestant. Jose Antone Martinez was one of the oldest Spanish residents of this county. He inherited from his father a large tract of land, comprising between 2000 and 3000 acres, lying in the Portola Valley and the mountain district back of Searsville and Menlo Park. Coroner James Crowe has applied for special letters of administration. INCENDIARISM AT COLUSA, Narrow Escape of the Pretty 0dd Fellow® Temple From Destruction. The Blaze Discovered by Passers- By Before It Had Galned Much Headway. COLUSA, Car.,, May 29.—The magnifie cent temple in which Colusa Odd Fellowa make their home narrowly escaped de- struction by fire last night. Passers-by discovered smoke escaping from the base- ment, and the alarm was at once sounded. The flames, which- had been started by | gas jet in too close proximity to the wall, and embers from the burning woodwork were dropping into a box of waste material underneath when the firemen entered the basement. The gas jet had evidently been lighted and placed against the ornamental wood- | work by an incendiary. The culprit had then gathered a lot of waste paper and shavings and placed them under the jet. Had the fire not been discovered when' it was this waste would have ignitedl and given headway to the conflagration. The Odd Fellows’ Hall is one of the prettiest buildings in Northern California. Besides containing all the paraphernalia and records of the order there are several stores located in the lower floor. The dam- age that was done can be repaired at slight expense, A Colusa Wedding. COLUSA, Car., May 29.—Maude, the eldest daughter of Mrs. L. 8. Drake, was to-day married to Deputy Clerk and Re- corder Walter E. Crane. e Huntington Yot at the Head. NEW YORK,N. Y., May 29.—The an- nual report of the Pacific Mail S8teamship Company shows: Gross earnings, $4,087,- 872; increase, $253,779; operating expenses, $3,375,240; increase, $16,609; net earnings, $712,632; increase, $237,170; cash on hand, $210,916; increase, $117,548. The following directors were elected: C. P. Huntington, Henry Hart, Isaac E. Gates, Calvin S. Brice, Samuel Thomas, Joseph Richard- son, Russell Sage, G. J. Gould, R, R. Schwerin. . . Four Guilty of Murder. SANTA FE, N. M, May 29.—Four men accused of the murder of Sheriff Chavez, committed three years ago, were found guilty this afternoon. Chavez was a lead- ing Democratic politician. The crime was instigated, it is claimed, by his political opponents. Keep Your Blood Pure And you will have good health. Serious diseases will not be able to find a lodgment in your system. Read this: “I have been troubled with ca- tarrh for 15 years, I have bee treated by physi- cians, but derived no permanent re- liet. 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