The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, June 1, 1895, Page 2

2 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 1895. e LG e eee—————————————————————— the ill-fated Colima, and the idea of her going down in the open sea is quite in ac- cord with it. Among those who hold to the idea that some accident to her ma- chinery has been the causeof the disaster is Mrs. R. P. Schwerin, wife of the manager ALONG THE COAST., of the company. The inspectors say, how- | Fryjt-Growers of Cali- ever, that the engines were in almost per- fect condition when they were inspected recently, but then there may be defectsin a piece of machinery which are undiscov- erable until they cause a serious accident. The coast where the Colima went down is not a stormy oue, particularly at this time of the year, noris it at all foggy. Pro- fessor Davidson of the Geodetic Survey has been all over it and has studied it, and he says that the only regular storms of par- ticular ty are the “whiplashes.” They come up from the south following the coast and go shrieking up into the Gulf of California. They are not due, however, until the end of August, and he is unwilling to be- lieve that it was one of these storms which has caused her wreck. Neither is Lhe coast afflicted with fogs'at this time, for a fog there now is unusual enough to cause gen- eral mention among coast captains and signal service men. The idea was also advanced that some great seismic disturbance had caused a huge tidal wave to go plunging westward over the ocean, and that this, catching the steamer broadside on, had rolled her com- pletely over. As the volcano Colima is just now in active eruption and is near the coast off which the steamer is supposed to have gone down, the report was at first given some credence. It is almost im- possible, however, that such should be the fact. A tidal wave, of whatever height and running at whatever speed, is nota straight wall of water. Its forward edge slopes backward to its greatest height, and a ship can ride over it unless caught against a shore. There are so many things, however, which will send a ship to the bottom, even though she be of the stanchest, that noth- ing more than a guess at what might have happened is possible. It is said that the steamer was in aimost t conaition as to hull and boilers a short time ago; in fact, just before ed on this fatal trip she wason the dock for repai Yet the same was said of the Columbia, now upon the dry- dock of the Union Iron Works, and the bottom plates, which are being replaced upon the , were so thin thata blow with a crowbar would send it through them. The Columbia is f has been doing duty i waters and over the time. The shif sands of that locality fill the water with gritty particles and nbia River these have literally worn the bottom plates y, so it is nec ry to put in an en- new kee 1 two rows of plates on e of it. This state of the plates s not discovered even after the Colum- on the d It was only when :kmen took crowbars to break out nt, with which her bottom is they found the crowbars going almost every blow. Before was supposed to have been d. ebaum of the Alaska Com- ompany tells an interesting story of a somewhat similar condition of a ship’s plate The old iron ship Constantine, S in Hamburg, Germany, and then five years old, was off in the Ale b v she comn: e officers . once, as she w by at a safe dis She sank five 1 the men boarded her again they d that four pl. from one of her ments had simply dropped s bad rusted through and 1ad pulled through the holes. Water- ht compartments were the only things h saved the Constantine, yet she was ed to sink. took to the boats at tling rapidly, and lay tance to s before had resulted in her being ced in excellent condition. stand = long time in a s may never 1d them, but at a critical nioment, when keeled over by the wind or seas, a weak spot is lifted out of the water, a blow from an advancing wave is likely to drive it in, and as the ship rolls back she fills and sinks. Such was nearly the fate of the Charles Wetmore, the first whaleback which came to this coast. Shehadaflat bow and as she plunged from the crest of the waves into the hollow beyond the receding seas wonld thunder against her iron bows until the plates were all started. She put into San Diego, which luckily was near by, or she would have filled and gone down. The brig Fauntleroy was one time struck by a cross sea which sprung all her timbers forward and wrenched her bows until the water poured through the seams. As to the conditions of wind and water which if present together will send a ship to the bottom, mariners will tell that they often occur. A ship driving before a storm will spring from the top of a wave as a diver springs from a board, reaching the hollow she will dip her bows deep into the water, and then if she has head- bar for nearly that | i - fornia Convene at Yuba City. GRADUATES OF VALLEJO. Bees Attack a San Bernardino Driver and Kill His Horses. A DROWNING AT STOCKTON. Arrest of An Ex-Convict at Bloom- fleld for Passing Counterfeit Money. YUBA CITY, Car., May 31.—The first of the series of meetings of the State Hor- ticultural Society in the interior fruit dis- tricts of the State was held here to-day. Nearly 100 of the leading {fruit-growers of the State were present. Carriages were furnished by the citizens and the guests were shown through the orchards in this vicinity this morning. The meeting was called to order at 10:30 A. M. by President B. M. Lelong. A paper on grading and packing of fruits was read by B. F. Walton of Sutter County. Then followed an address by B. M. Lelong, a paper on marketing deciduous fruits by H. ‘Weinstock of Sacramento, an address on the outleok of almonds in California by A. T. Hatch of Suisun, an address on fresh fruits for shipping, which pays the best, and how to handle them, by Frank Buck of Vacaville. The local horticultural society enter- tained the visitors at lunch, and the after- noon session opened with a paper by N. P. Chipman of Red Bluff on the future of fruit-growing in California. Other papers were read as follows: “Best Fruits to Grow for Profit,” by W. P. Hammon of Biggs; “Growing Citrus Fruits,” by S. 8. Boynton of Orovill Floriculture,” by Mrs, R. G. Kells of Yuba City. The most important action was the unanimous adoption, after discussion, of the following resolutions on the matter of consolidating auction sales rooms in East- ern cities: WHEREAS, We learn that there is & movement on foot to establish a rival auction sales room in the city of New York, thereby perpetuating the serious evils of the past and defeating the expressed wishes of the growers; thereiore be it Resolved, That the fruit-growers and shippers assembled in convention in Yuba City, under the suspices of the State Horticultural Society, do hereby protest against any such movement in the direction of establishing a rival auction sales room in the New York market, and we call upon fruit-growers and. shippers to tand by the pledge taken at the November conven- tion, and to withhold their business and their | support from those engaged in the effort to defeat the desired end of the fruit-growers. St e VALLEJO GRADUATES. Members of the High School Class of '95 Eeceive Diplomas. i VALLEJO, Cav.,May 31.—Farragut Hall »was crowded this evening to switness the ) her go down. { oraquation of the class of '95 from the Val- feet and then stopped, and | lejo High School. The members of the ass and the subjects. of their graduating essays were as follows: Miss Alice Estelle Kimball, “Life Is What We Make It.” Arthar E. Owens, “The Creator’s Works Attest His Greatness.” Birdie E. McEnerney, “Fashion and the Fashionable.” Bernard E. Klotz, “Progress in the Construe- tion of Ships.” Clarence F. Mead, “Woman Suffrage.” Miss Dollie Edgecumbe, “The Hour After Twelve Is One.” Elwood B. Huston, “Good Government.” Frank E. Powers, “Money."” George E. Roney, “Education and Labor.” Miss Lotta E. Saunders, “What Is a Hero?” Lester R. Nichols, ‘‘Our Capitol.” Miss Marie J. Russ, “Religion and Its In- fluence.” Miss Nellie E. Reddan, “Memorial Day.” Walter A. Roney, “Good Roads.” Prior to the presentation of the diplomas to the graduates an interesting literary and musical programme was rendered by the graduates and others, followed by a num- ber of tableaux. ——— TEA LANDED AT TACOMA. The First of Japan’s New Crop Brought by the Vietoria. TACOMA, Wasn., May 31.—The steamer Victoria brought from Japan the first con-, signment of the new crop of tea, consist- ing of 3000 chests. It went East to-day with 138 bales of silk, valued at $60,000. The Victoria pbrought several tons of fire- crackers for coast points. A peculiar con- signment was ninety pigs of tin from the mine in the Straitsof Malaca, consigned to way and does not recover quickly the next | a Portland house. wave will sweel over her bows and her The examination of the thirty-two Chi- momentum will only serve to drive her | nese passengers will begin to-morrow. headlong under the surface. Postmaster A. B. Case, who returned on It is supposed that both the Keweenaw |the Victoria, spent two months in Japan, and the Montserrat went down in this | and had an important conference with the | material charge has been sustained. way, for both were heavy laden, and both | Japanese mail authorities regarding the | Yesterday and to-day Hon. J. C. Herndon, when seen last were scudding along with the gale. That the Colima has done this isnot improbable, although no report of any big storm has been heard of. Again, there is danger of a vessel getting in the trough of a heavy seaand being rolled over. The Escambria, some years ago, bound out from this port, was caught in the trough of the breakers on the bar. She became unmanageable at once, and within five minutes she turned over and sank. Should anything happen to a steamer’s engines in a storm and should she lose steerage way the trough of the| sea is her greatest danger. COLLIDED IN THE FO0G. The Steamer Norman Sunk on Lake Huron. ALPENA, Mrcm, May 3L—During a heavy fog last night the Canadian steamer Jack and a flatboat loaded with lumber collided with the steel steamer Norman of Menominee opposite Middle Island. The Norman sank immediately. The cook, wheelman and fireman were drowned. The barge Siscken picked up the rest of the crew. The Norman was valued at . $200,000, and was insured for $175,000. The Jack is badly damaged. Tugs have gone to bring her in. ok BT T All Wages Advanced. JOHNSTOWN., Pa., May 31.—The Cam- bria Iron Company to-day advanced wages in all departments 10 per cent. This will incuueraa payrolls $20,000 a month. ———— I does not appear that any baking pow- der, when presented in competition with the Royal, en{:de_r ‘fi:ilt-hg (iove{.la.?ent tests or beicre world’s juries, ever re- ceived favor or award over ’the Royal or made an equal showing in purity, strength | for passing counterfeit mone; or wholesomeness. interchange of mails. DROWNED AT STOCKTON, William Olsen of the Steamer T. C, Walker ZLoses His Life. STOCKTON, Cin., May 3i—William Olsen, the assistant engineer of the steamer T. C. Walker, was drowned in Stockton Channel this morning. He was repairing the stern wheel and either slipped or was attacked with dizziness and fell into the water. He could not swim. The body was found shortly after noon. Olsen had been employed on the river boats plying between the city and San Francisco for many yeais. He was a fire- man on the ferryboat Washoe in early days. He was 56 years old, unmarried and a Swede by nativity. It issaid he has rel- atives in S8an Francisco. —_—— STUNG TO DEATH BY BEES. and Is Himaself Badly Poisoned. SAN BERNARDINO, CarL., remarkable accident occurred noon on the farm of 8. Crafton. the horses other is 8o poisoned will not recover. Dodd, was stung in dozens of places. —_—— CAPTURED AT BLUOMFIELD. An Ex-Convict of San Quentin Passes Counterfeit Money. will take him to San Francisco to-morrow morning. About ten years ago’ Johnson killed William Boyd and was sentenced to ten years at 8an Quentin by the Superior Court of Sonoma County. He has been free about two years and a half. s. T R FOR ILLEGAL SEALING. The British Government Brings Action Against the Shelby. VICTORIA, B. C., May 31.—Hon. C. E. Pooley, Q.C., a leading lawyer, has been instructed by the British Government to take action against the schooner Shelby, seized by the United States steamer Cor- win for being in prohibited sealing grounds with unsealed firearms. It is not known whether this or illegal sealing will be the charge, but probably the latter, as England refused to renew the regulations regarding the sealing of firearms. R LOS ANGELES INQUEST. A Verdict of Suicide Rendered in the Case of Horace Belden. LOS ANGELES, Car., May 31.—The in- quest over the body of Horace Belden, who was found dead yesterday with a bul- let-hole through the head and one through the heart, and with a pistol in each hand, was held late this afternoou. The jury brought in a verdict of suicide, ana W, H. Button, who had been arrested early in the day on suspicion of having murdered Bel- den, was released. _— Fire in a Eurel:a Restaurant. EUREKA, CaL, May 31.— Michael Healey's restaurant was damaged to the extent of $1500 by fire to-day. The blaze is supposed to have resulted from a de- fective flne. Healey carried no insurance. _— = The Contest at Visalia. VISALIA, CaL.,, May 31.—The vote for Goddess of Liberty to-night stands: Miss Jennie Ward 3067, Miss Minnie Stevens 2109, Miss Letitia Blake 1797, Miss Maud Brown 1771 e Wheat Shipped From Tulare County. VISALIA, CarL., May 31.—The first car- load of wheat of the season was shipped from this county to-day. It was loaded at Terra Bella, and was sent to San Francisco. B et An Azusa Bank Robber Sentenced. LOS ANGELES, CaL., May 31.—Elsworth Myers, convicted of robbing the Azusa Valley Bank of Azusa, last February, was sentenced to-day to three years in San Quentin. SINTA- BARBARA - EVENTS, Seamen of the British Vessel Duke of Argyll Leave Their Posts. Tenants of the Elizalde Rancho Ad~ Judged Insocivent—A New Beet-Sugar Factory. SANTA BARBARA, CaL., May 31.—The Duke of Argyll, instead of leaving port this morning as she intended, pulled out into the channel and lies there at anchor, while Captain Golightly has betaken himself to Los Angeles to secure sailors to fill the vacancies caused by recent desertions. Two apprentices yesterday deserted and to-day cabin-boy Petersen, who was so brutally cut by the cook last week, was seen wan- dering about the Santa Barbara streets, { and the presumption is that he, too, has taken informal leave. Declared Insolvent. SANTA BARBARA, Can, May 81.— Ramizzini Brothers, tenants of the famous Elizalde rancho, in upper Santa Barbara County, have been adjudged insolvent, and their entire possessions, including sev- eral hundred head of stock, farming im- plements, standing grain and lease, will be sold at auction by the Sheriff. For a Beet-Sugar Factory. SANTA« BARBARA, CiL, May 81— Editor Dinsmore of the Guadalupe Re- porter has gone north to secure capital for the establishment of a beet-sugar factory in Guadalupe Valley, the farmers of that region having pledged 14,000 acres to beet- sugar culture. Death of Mrs. Woods. SANTA BARBARA, Car., May 31.—Mrs. Hannah Woods of Goleta died in the Cot- tage Hospital this morning. THE INOUIRY AT PHENIX Appointees Swear to Dividing Their Salaries With Gov- ernor Hughes’ Son. v Democrats Claim Every Charge Against the Executive Has Been Sustained. PHENIX, Arrz., May 31.—The investi- gation of Governor Hughes will close to- morrow, after a session of thirty days. Inspector Duncan left to-night for Tuscon, while Judge Olive will spend Monday at Tucson, where testimony will be taken for one day. Democrats interested claim that every the Democratic candidate for delegate to Congress last fall, was before the com- mittee. The inquiry has been conducted behind locked doors, yet much evidence has been carried out by witnesses who had their own stenographers present. Some ap- pointees to-day swore they divided their salary with John T. Hughes, son of and private secretary to the Governor. A speedy removal is expected, for it is cur- rently reported that the inspectors are satisfied that malfeasance in office and in- fidelity to the Democratic party have been established. AR dlgs nis Packing Sonoma Chervies. HEALDSBURG, CAL., May 381.—The Russian River Packing-house has com- menced packing cherries. One hundred men are at present employed and the force will be increased as soon as the fruit ripens. The cherry crop in BSonoma 4 San Bernardino Driver Loses a Team | County is almost a total failure and will not be over a tenth as great as last year. May 31.—A | The fruit is bringing 4 cents per pound. this after- [ The north wind which has been blowing L. Lyon, near | the past few days is injuring the crops and One of the farm employes drove | from present indications the output for a team near several stands of bees. The | the season from Sonoma orchards will be horses were stung and became unman- ageable. They rushed among the hives, demolishing wagon and harness. One of no greater than last year, with an increase in area of 2000 acres. " During the past week nineteen carloads Wwas stung to death, and the | of wine and three carloads of fruit have lZI the stings that he | been moved from this he driver, George | tions are that there wi lace. ];.l‘hs indica- pe a heavy crop. Haying has commenced nnflgg crop is heavy. Sold Ligquor to Indians. HEALDSBUR@, CaL., May 81.—Frank Smith, aged 19 years, was arrested yester- PETALUMA, CaL., May31.—Andy John- | day for furnishing liquor to Indians and son’ was arrested at Bloomtield last night | the evidence against him is conclusive. Y and brought | Smith was liberated but a few months ago to Petaluma. The United States Marshal | from the Whittier Reform TO RULE SANTA CRUL The Contest of the Beauties Will End To-Night. MISS GONZALES LEADS. A Plurality of Five Hundred Votes Must Be Overcome to Defeat Her. AIDED BY SUBURBAN CITIES. East Santa Cruz to Glve an Enter- tainment to Swell the Carni- val Fund. SANTA CRUZ, Oar., May 31.—To-mor- row at midnight the voting for queen and maids of honor for the carnival will cease. The vote for queen at present stands: Anita Gonzales 1227. Maud Hohman 720. Mary Burke 591. Bessie Haslam 160. For maids of honor the result was: Marian Peck 808. Josie Turcot 583. Edith Pixley 417. Jennie Hughes 368. Rose Mulhern 275, Hedwig Buss 258. Annie Linscott 248. Minnie Cope 241. Mabel Chace 220. Georgie Skinner 168. An entertainment is to be given in aid of the Venetian Water Carnival by the East Santa Cruz Auxiliary in Ladtmand’s Hall to-morrow evening. The people of this suburb are very enthusiastic and their floats promise to be one of the features of the carnival. The passenger coaches on both the nar- row and broad gauge trains have a neat decoration in the shape of an advertise- ment for the carnival. It isa white and yellow sign announcing the carnival and framed in bamboo scrollwork decorated with bunting of the carnival colors. The swiftness of the work on the pavilion is astonishing, To-day the entire frame was erected. An addition, 50x60 feet, has been built and will be used as a refresh- ment-room. The following telegram was received from H. J. Crocker: We congratulate you on the event 'of the erection of your pavilion. Thanksfor your kind invitation. The committee of the Half- million Club hes made arrangements to go to Santa Cruz in special cars and help celebrate the great event. We are all coming and in- tend having a good time. H. J. CROCKER, President Half-million Club. The following is the programme for the ball in the paviliofi: Grand march, ““Santa Cruz Carnival”...... X Roncovieri Respectfully dedicated to Mrs. J. Philip Smith. Waltz, “Espana’ ......Waldtenfel Lancers, ‘“United States Army”... Polka (two sf), “Flower Festival Seh , ing Down Her Back”......... S Waltz, “The Sidewalks of New York”. Lancers, “University Songs”. Berlin, “The Popular”... Waltz, “The Little Lost Child’ ....Stern Schottische........ “The Little Alabama Coons” (Speciglly for Union League and Half-million Clups.) Mazurks, “La Czarine” T'ancers, “My Sweetheart”, Polka (two-step), “Del Mont Waltz, “Sobre las Olas”, Quadrille, “Orpheus”. Polka (two-step)," Washington Post’ Weltz, “Santiago’ York, “Un Beso”. Spanish dance. v Polka, “Bella Bocea” .American Concert Band The committee is in communication with Hon. George Perkins and Hon. Stephen M. White in regard to their se- curing from the Government the use of 500 tents, to be used in case of emergency for sleeping accommodations. Two thou- sand seven hundred dollars is to be spent for cots and blankets. The water-power for the electric foun- tain was tested to-day and water was thrown 180 feet into the air. One of the novel street features will be an exact rep- resentation of the famous Rialto bridge of Venice. It will span Pacific avenue and be the entrance to the carnival grounds. F. W. Stanton to-day tendered the executive committee the use of his electric launch Electra. «....Ganne P endeau Roncovieri -...Rosas .Offenbach SANTA BARBARA FIELD DAY. 4 Fine Programme of Athletic Events Carried Out in Fine Style. SANTA BARBARA, CAL, May 30.— There was a tield day at the quarter-mile race track to-day of athletic sports, in which many of Santa Barbara’s best known young men participated. Fred Pierce acted as referee, 8. W. Candy as clerk of the course, A. Hawk as announcer, H. C. Booth as scorer, with H. Altimirano as starter and Maurice Kittredge, John Prechel and Louis Amati as timers. Various prizes were offered, and while there was but one record broken the affair was a brilliant success in fulfilling the utmost expectations of the participants and speclators, but a serious accident added a slight touch of gloom to the pre- vailing jollity. The first event was a one-mile novice bicycle race, for which the entries were: H. 8. Sprague of,Carpenteria, I. Spencer, O. Overaa, R. 8. Rourier, O. P. Giddings and Ed Ruiz of Santa Barbara. Overaa won, Spencer second, Rourier third. Time, 2:414-5. 0. P. Giddings and Fayette Birtch were the only contestants in the foot race of 100 yards. Birtch won. Time, 1134 seconds. ‘Willie Pratt of Ventura, L. Spencer and ‘Walter Cooley of Santa Barbara competed in the one-mile bicycle race for boys under 16. Cooley was first. Time,3 minutes and 2-5 seconds. G. P. Lopez and Anscele Birtch entered for the one-mile dash foot race, Birtch winningin the very respectable time of 5:50. The one-mile handicap bicycle race brought out Louis Wade of Ventura and J. Eckhardt of Santa Barbara as scratch men; I Spencer, sixty yards handicap; O. Overaa, fifty yards; E. Hickory, eighty yards. Wade came in firstin 2:32}, Overaa second, Eckhardt third. J. E. Rainey and Cyril Broughton con- tested in the running broad jump, Brough- ton winning with eighteen feet and four inches, Rainey making eighteen feet. J. 8. Henderson, J. E. Rainey and Cyril Broughton measured their strength and skill in the old feat of putting the shot, the ‘weight being nine pounds instead of the approved sixteen, owing to the fact that the former was the heaviest to be obtained. Rainey stood first with forty-five feet and nine inches to his credit; Broughton sec- ond with forty-one feet; Henderson third, thirty-eight feet two inches. Inthe half-mile scratch bicycle race, class A, Wade, Eckhardt and Hickory en- tered. Wade first, 1:12 2-5; Eckhardt second. C. R. Broughton, 0. P. Giddmngs and Fayeite Birtch competed ip the foot race, 220-yard dash, Broughton coming in first in 26 sec, Birtch second and Giddings third. . The last and most important event on the programme was the bicycle race, five- mile handicap, J. Eckhardt of Santa Bar- bara and Louis Wade of Ventura being scratch men, Overaa 220-yard handicap, and I. Spencer 400 yards. This was closely contested, Spencer holding the lead till the fourteenth lap, when Wade caught him. Meanwhile Eckhardt was trying to over- take Overaa, and at the end of the eighteenth lap Overaa was thrown vio- lently from his wheel, breaking his collar- bone. It is claimed that Eckhardt crowded him, an accusation which the latter's iriends deny. Eckhardt won the racein 14 min. 31 sec. At the close O. P. Giddings entertained the spectators with some clever pole vault- ing, scoring ten feet six inches and beating the Southern California record by one inch. Cyril Broughton made a record of 41 feet 8 inches in the hop, skip and jump. PULLMAN CAR - PROFITS, Suit of the Company Against the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul. There Is an Interesting Controversy as to the Terms of a Contract. CHICAGO, Inv., May 31L.—The suit of the Pullman Palace Car Company against the Chicago, Milwaukee and 8t. Paul Rail- road for $700,000 came up before Judge Seaman in the United States Court this morning. In 1832 the two companies entered into a fifteen-year contract, which the road was privileged to end at the expiration of five, eight or eleven years. The railroad fur- nished $300,000 and the Pullman Company $100,000 for the building and equipment of forty-five parlor and sleeping cars, to be runon the road. The Pullman Company was to take charge of the operation of the cars and each year render.an accounting and make a division of the profits accord- ing to tne interests of each. The contract provided that at the end of five, eight or eleyen years, the railroad could pay the Pullman Company the sum of $100,000 and become sole owners of the cars and the service. At the expiration of the eight years, in 1890, the railroad gave notice to the Pullman Company of its in- tention to buy out the latter. The Pullman Company claimed $105,000 for their fourth interest, and the railroad insisted on deducting several thousand dollars for damages to the cars. This was not allowed and now the Pullman Company is suing for $700,000 damages, the St. Paul road being willing to compromise for a fourteenth of that sum. In addition to the suit now on trial there is one by the railroad company against the Pullman pending on the chancery docket, asking for an order compelling the Pullman Company to render an accounting for the expenses of operation during the eight years the contract was in force. The hearing of the case will probably take a week or more. Lo A TO HAEMONIZE FACTIONS. New York Demoocrats Will Give @ Dinner to Whitney. NEW YORK, N. Y., May 31.—In Demo- cratic circles there is talk to-day of giving a dinner in honor of William C. Whitney, ex-Secretary of the Navy. The dinner, it is suggested, will take the form of a con- ferance looking to harmonizing the fac- tional differences that divide the Demo- cratic party in this oity. Ex-Mayor Grant will be home from Europe in two weeks. E. Ellery Anderson, another Democrat who is expected to take an active part in the reorganization of the party, is expected here from the West early next week. A KEEP OUT OF BAD COMPANY. Good Advice Given by a Man on the Gallows. MURPHYSBORO, ILn., May 31.—Doug- las Henderson and Frank Jeffreys were hanged here this morning for the murder of James Towle at Cartersville last winter. Henderson walked to the gallows smoking a cigar. He said: *“‘Gentlemen, 1 am here to tell you good-by. I hope I will meet you in heaven. I want to warn you all to keep out of bad company.” Jeffreys showed signs of nervousness. He said: *‘I am going to die for a crime I never committed.” e DIED FROM GRIEF. ‘General Mitcheli’s Death Quickly Fol- lowed by That of His Wife. CHARLESTON, IiL., May 81.—General G. M. Mitchell was working in his garden this morning, when about 2:30 o’clock he ell dead. Mrs. Mitchell was so overcome with grief thatshe died at 12. M. Both had seemed to be in good health. R s Indicted for Polygamy. SALT LAKE, Uram, May 3L—John Beck, a prominent and wealthy Mormon, was indicted by the United States Grand Jury to-day for unlawful cohabitation. Mr. Beck is president of the Bullion Beck _Mln- ing Company. This is the first prominent arrest since the manifesto against no_ly.g- amy was issuea by the church authorities four years ago. Decide Against a Strike. PITTSBURG, Pa., May sl.—Tpa na- tional bituminous miners’ organization has decided against a general strike and declared a 60-cent rate in force in the Pitts- burg district and the West Virginia basis for the settlement of strikes in. other dis- tricts. A joint meeting of miners’ dele- gates and mine-owners will now be called to settle Ohio, Indiana and Illinois rates. S Death of Judge Markham. DENVER, Coro., May 81.—Judge Vin- cent D. Markham, a leading lawyer and Democrat, died to-day of bronchitis, aged 66. A Cleveland Will Attend. % NEW YORK, N. Y., May 3L.—President Cleveland will officially attend the open- ing of the Harlem ship canal on June 17. S v The Chinese War Loan. BERLIN, GerMaxy, May 31.—The Frankfurter Zeitung to-day ssys that France, Germany and Russia will jointly take up the Chinesear loan, and that the Rothschilds will be entrusted with the transaction. The Allgemeine Zeitung as- serts that the German markets must re- main closed unless the German financial zndimu is placed on the same footing as ose of other countries. SAN JOSE DISAPPEARANCE, A French Professor’s Sudden Departure Mourned by Creditors. He Deserts His Young Bride After But Five Weeks of Wedded Happiness. SAN JOSE, Car., May 31. — Professor J, Bauer, a teacher of French, has mysteri- ously disappeared, leaving a young wife and numerous creditors to mourn his de- parture. Professor Bauer came to 8an Jose about four months ago, and opened a class in French. About six weeks ago he married Miss Marguerite Kenna, a dressmaker, Less than a week ago he: told his wife he was going to look around and see if he could not ‘better himseli. He said he was going to Santa Cruz, but would return in a few days. He has not been seen since. The professor left a number of creditors, his indebtedness being estimated at $200. No effort will be made to bring him back. MISTAKEN FOR A BANDIT. A Los Gatos Cook’s Resemblance to High- wayman Brady Causes His Arrest. SAN JOSE, CaL., May 81.—Sheriff Lyn- don yesterday afternoon received word that a man answering the description of Brady, the Reed Station train-robber, was wotking in a bakery at Los Gatos. Sheriff Lyndon and Deputy Sheriff Gardner went to Los Gatos and arrested the man, who gave his name as William Moir. He an- swered the 'description of Brady in all particulars, and Detective Lees was noti- fied. This morning Detective Egan came down from San Francisco to identify the man. After a careful examination of the man he was satisfied the captive was not Brady, but said that, with the exception of being a little larger, he tallies exactly with the description of the train-robber. Moir says he has been in California for three years and had been employed as a cook in the redwoods until about three weeks ago, when he came to Los Gatos and secured work in a bakery. CROSSLEY’S GENEROUS GIFT. The Great Reflector to Be Transported to San Jose Free of Charge. SAN JOSE, CaL., May 31.—Through the kind offer of John J. Valentine of San Francisco and Thomas C. Platt of New York it has been arranged that the mirrors of the reflecting telescope presented to the Lick Observatory by Mr. Crossley of Eng- land are to be transported by express free of cost from New York to San Jose. A similar service with regard to the heavier parts of the telescope and dome has been generously promised by the Southern Pa- cific Company, through C. P. Huntington. These very material aids, together with the contributions in money made and promised by other friends, make it certain that the Crossley reflector will be in work- ing order at Mount Hamilton within the year. The preparation of the site is al- Teady far advanced, and bricklaying will commence on June 4. Tewo Chinamen Injured. SAN JOSE, Car., May 21.—Yung We Mu and Chow Yek, Chinese, were thrown from a wagon, while driving along Sunol street and sustained serious injuries. Yung We Mu was thrown against a tree and his skull was fractured. He was unconscious when picked up and is suffering from concussion of the brain. His recovery is doubtjul. Chow Yek was badly cut about the head. <Gty Death of a Salem Divine. SALEM, Or., May 3L.—Early this morn- ing Rev. J. L. Parrish, one of the last of the Methodist missionary pioneers, and one of the best known men in Oregon, breathed his last at his residence in this city. He was 90 years of age and came to Oregon in 1840. il e Lassen County’s Sheriff Named. SUSANVILLE, CaArn., May 31. — At a special meeting of the Supervisors J. 8. Church was appointed Sheriif to fill the vacancy caused by the death of F. G. ‘Ward. Church was Ward’s opponent on the Democratic ticket at the last election, BACK AT THE CAPITAL The Return of the President and Cabinet From Chicago. They Refuse to Talk Relating to the Selection of Mr. Gresham’s Successor. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 31.—The Baltimore and Ohio special train convey- ing the President and Cabinet party from Sscretary Gresham’s funeral, arrived at 5:04 o'clock, exactly on time. All the members of the Cabinet except Secretaries Carlisle and Morton, together with Senors Mendonca and Romera, representing the diplomatic corps, returned on the train. The members of the party said they experi- enced little discomfort on account of the heat. None of the Cabinet members would ex- press any opinion as to who would be Gresham’s successor. Indeed, Postmaster- General Wilson declared the subject had not been mentioned. Carriages awaited the party at the sta- tion and they were driven to their homes. The President went direct to Woodley without stopping at the White House. Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British Em- bassador and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps at Washington, to-day forwarded to Mrs. Gresham, the following letter, ex- pressive of the feelings of the foreign rep- resentatives at Washington: BRITISH EMBASSY, WASHINGTON, D. C., May 80, 15%.! Madame: I am desired by the diplomatic corps at Washington to convey to you the ex- pression of their deep sympathy in the great afiiction which has fallen upon you and your family by the loss of your distinguished hus- band, the Jate Secretary of State. The relations which be held in that important and responsible position with the foreign representatives at this capital were such as to inspire them with a profound sense not only of his great abilities but of the lofty and unswerving spirit of honor, justice and conciliation with which he was animated in the treatment of diplomatic questions. They will ever retain a pleasing and grateful remembrance of his unvarying courtesy and kindness. Ibeg, madame, to assure you that no one participates more fully than I do in the sentiments which Tam charged to convey to you on this mournful oceasion as dean of the diplomatic corps. I have the honor to be, madame, your obedient servant, JULIAN PAUNCEFOTE. The letter was approved by all the Em- bassadors and Ministers at Washington. PUIIEa s Prostrated by the Heat. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 3L—In- | tensely hot weather prevailed here again to-day and the thermometer registered 94 degrees. There were nine prostrations re- ported, one of which, that of a colored laborer at the navy-yard. proved fatal. Another, that of Sergeant Goodwin Pierce, is very serious. PROTECTION AND BIMETALLISM, Chairman Carter Outlines the Policy of the Republican Party. NEW YORK, N. Y., May 31.—Thomas H. Carter, chairman of the Republican National Committee, in a public statement, says: “In 1896 the Republican party will stand for protection and restoration to bimetallism on a substantial and enduring basis. There may be differences of opin- ion on the schedules, but not upon the principles of protection. There will be differences of opinion as to the best course 0 pursue to secure free and uniimited coinage both of gold and silver at a fixed ratio, but there wiil be no difference of opinion as to the desirability of bringing abont that result. “Fpon one question there will be neither a _dxf{ur«nce of opinion as to the general principle involved nor the means to be employed. That is, with reference to the restoration of a vigorous and thoroughly American foreign policy.’” e HEAVY LOSSES. 4n Insurance Company in a Receiver’s Hands. BOSTON, Mass., May 31.—The C, - wealth Mutual Fisg insurance (’,(r‘::,‘;f:v has passed into the hands of William B, Stevens as receiver. Two months ago the Insurance Commissioner asked the Sy. preme Court to wind up the affairs of this company, but a compromise was effected and the company was allowed to continue. A statement submitted to the insurance department shows risks outstanding to the amount of $10,406,010. The company’s gross cash income for the year was $234,274 and its expenditures $205,901. Its cash as- sets were $91,794, and as a reinsurance reserve has to be provided for the balance against the company was set down at $74,098. Itis stated, however, that losses since the statement was made out have reduced the company’s cash assets con- siderably. CAUSED BY e LEPROSY AT CLEVELAND. A Sixteen-Year-0ld Girl Said to Be Af- flictea With the Dread Disease. CLEVELAND, Onro, May 31.—The local doctors are much interested in what they believe to be a case of leprosy, which has been found in this city. The victim is Marie Carlson, 16 years old. During the last few years all the small toes have disappeared from her left foot, and there are other symptons which some of the doctors claim to have recognized as having been noticed by them in cases of leprosy in China and Japan. S e Suicide of a Banker’s Daughter. DUNKIRK, N. Y., May 31.—Miss Elsie Coleman, the 20-year-old daughter of the late William Coleman, a wealthy banker of this city, committed suicide last night by blowing out her brains with a revolver, after spending a pleasant evening with her friends. No cause isassigned for the deed. She is said to have been the fiancee of ex- Forestry Commissioner McLennon of Pennsylvania. —_—— An Ex-Governor’s Stealings. NEW YORK, N. Y., May 3L.—A special to the World from Managua, Nicaragua, says the treasury department inspector, Romero, prefers charges against Cabezas, ex-Governor of Moquistia, alleging misuse of over $400,000 of Government funds, Efforts to bring Cabezas here have, so far, been futile. e e Rush for Pdaisow’s Bonds. NEW YORK, May 31.—The subscription books for §$1,986,000 Edison Electric Illumi- nating Company’s first consolidated 5 per cent 100-year gold bonds were opened to- day at 10 A. ». by J. P. Morgan & Co. and F. 8. Smithers & Co. and were closed at 10:30 A. M., the loan being subscribed for twice over. B A G Taylor’s Bondsmen Must Pay. PIERRE, S. D., May 3L—The suit against the bondsmen of Taylor, the de- faulting State Treasurer, closed to-day, Judge Gaffy directing a verdict for the full sum claimed, $344,277, but expressing doubt as to the amount in excess of the statutory bond, $250,000. An appeal will be taken. L F A Transcontinental Lines Disagree. 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