The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, June 15, 1895, Page 2

2 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 1895. ALONG THE COAST. Hanford Makes an Offer to the Valley Road Directors. GRADUATES OF FRESNO. San Joaquin County Melons Attacked by a Mysterious Disease. REDWOOD CITY IMPROVEMENTS, Franchise Granted for an Electric Railroad From Napa to Calistoga. FRESNO, Car., June 14.—The Chamber of Commerce of this city has received a letter from the Valley Railroad committee at Hanford stating that the people of that place will guarantee right of way for the new road from Wildflower, in this county, to Hanford, provided that the directors of the Valley road will agree to have it cross Kings River at a point near that place. At a meeting of the chamber to-night, the letter was mdorsed and ordered forwarded to the directors. FRESNO G DUATES. Twenty-Five High-School Scholars Re- ceive Diplomas. FRESNO, Car., June 14—A class of twenty-five pupils graduated from the Fresno High School this evening. The exercises took place at the Barton Opera- house, which was filled with the parents and friends of the graduates. Those who received diplomas were: Misses Nellie Hamilton, Lillie M. True- worthy, Elsie L. Smith, Claudia Robert- son, Florence M. Kelly, Jessie Wood, Olive Stewart, Cassie G. Farley, Mabel H. de Witt, Hattie F. Lewis, Bessie Wood, Myrnie McVey, Alice M. Applegarth, Pearl D. Hague, Mary L. Hines, Minnie Dumas, Zillah M. Hand and Flora D. Shields; Messrs. William W. Mott, Manson F. Mc- Cormick, Butler Minor, Edwin Perrin, Frank Wyatt, Herbert 8. Vogel and Frank Cardwell. The class was addressed by the Hon. Henry E. Highton of San Francisco. Itis the fifth class to graduate from this school, end is larger than any preceding one. e REDWOOD CITY 'NTERPRISE. Opening the Way for Increased Ship- ments by the Water Route. REDWOOD CITY, CaL., June 14.—Sev- eral boatloads of lumber and a pile-driver have been landed at the mouth of Stein- berger Creek at its junction with Redwood Creek. At this point there is a good depth of water at all stages of the tide, and a new steamboat landing will be es- tablished there, connecting with Redwood City by a plank road now being built &cross the marsh. At present vessels of light draught de- liver freight right in town, but they can only come in on the full tide. The new landing and the road leading to it will ob- viate that difficulty as well as shorten the distance and cut off some of the sharp bends of Redwood Creek. A regular steamer line has been in opera- tion since January, carrying freight and passengers between here and San Fran- cisco. In addition bulky freight and a large part of the hay crop of this locality is now shipped from here on lighters towed by steam tugs. The new road to the Steinberger was de- cided on by the Town Trustees so as to efford better facilities for cheap transporta- tion by water. S SAN JOAQUIN CROPS SUFFER. Grain Damaged by Army Worms and Melons by a Mysterious Liscase. LODI, CaL., June 14.—Farmers who have growing grain are worried at the ap- pearance of a pest resembling the cutor army worm, which has done much dam- aege in this vicinity, especialiy near Lock- ford, where wholg fields have been ruined. At the same time the crop of water- melons promises to be short on account of 8 mysterious disease, which attacks por- tions of the rind, killing leaves and vines, yet leaving the roots sound and whole. So much damage has already been dene that farmers are determined to secure the ser- vices of State Quarantine Officer Craw of the Horticultural Society to come here and investigate. Nothing like either worm has ever been known here before, and even though the ravages be stopped now, thous- ands of dollars will be lost to grain and melon growers. NAPA GRANTS A FRANCHISE. ¢t Allows the Construction of an Electric Road to Calistoga. NAPA, CaL, June 14.—The Board of Bupervisors to-day granted to L. Groth- well a franchise to run an electric road slong the county road from Napa asylum on the south to Calistoga on the north and ‘With it were also given rights ‘o run tele- graph and telephone lines along said road. g SELMA’S HIGH SCHOOL WAR. Zhe Contention Leads to the Resignation of Professor Walker. SELMA, Can., June 14.—An informal meeting of the High School Board was talled to-day at the request of Professor Walker, who has held the position of prin- cipal of the public school seven years and of the High School since its institution three years ago. He tendered his resigna- tion to the board, and could not be in- duced to reconsider his action. Professor ‘Walker goes to Tulare. This action of Professor Walker is the result of an attack on the schools made by & small faction at the late election. A fight ‘was inaugurated for a reduction of salaries. The people declared by a majority that ex- ceeded the entire vote ever cast hereata Bchool election against cheapening the schools, but Professor Walker refuses to re- main in the presence of any contention. —_——— WORK AT GRASS VALLEY. Bfiss Mariana Bertola of San Francisco Honored by Native Daughters. GRASS VALLEY, CaL., June 14.—The Grand Parlor of Native .Daughters this morning elected the following officers: Grand president, Miss Mariana Bertola of Ramona Parlor No. 21, San Francisco; grand vice-president, Mrs. Mary Tillman of Minerva Parlor No. 2, Ban Francisco; nd secretary, Mrs. Georgie C. Ryan of g:ann Vista Parlor No. 68, San Francisco; grand treasurer, Miss Inge Peterson of Alta Parlor No. 3, San Francisco; grand marshal, Mrs. Alice Watt of Manzanita Parlor No. 2, Grass Valley; grand inside sentinel, Mrs. J. Devoy of Occident Parlor No. 28, Eureka; grand outside sentinel, Miss Maggie McKee of Angelita Parlor No. 32, Livermore; grand trustees—Miss Mar- tha Hahmann of Santa Rosa No. 4, Santa Rosa; Mrs. Belle Conrad of Dardanelle No. 66, Sonoma; Mrs. Helen Juarez of Eschol, Napa; Miss Anderson of Oro Fino, San Francisco; Mrs. Belle Donglass of Laurel, Nevada City. — e SANTA ROSA’S CONVENTION. Interesting Papers Read at the Session +of the Sunday-Schools. SANTA ROSA, CAL., June 14.—The an- ‘nual convention of the Sunday-schools of Sonoma County, which opened at the Pres- byterian Church here last evening, is well attended. Delegates are present from all the principal towns of Sonoma County. At the session this forenoon there was an early prayer meeting, led by Rev. Mr. Angwin of S8anta Rosa, song service by the choir and a report of Secretary Martin Monsen on the condition of the Sunday- schools. The following committees were appointed: Nominations—W. Crawford of Santa Rosa, Rev. Mr. Lewis of Healdsburg, George Clark of Bennett Valley; resolu- tions—Rev. Mr. Staton of Healdsburg, Mrs. Ailen of Santa Rosa and Rev. Mr. Sargent of Santa Rosa. Rev.C. L. Kimball deliv- ered an able address on ‘‘Teachers’ Week- day Work,” which was followed by an in- teresting paper on ‘'Class Management” by Mrs. Blanche English of Petaluma. This afternoon the programme included a praise service paper, ‘‘Need of Better Teachers,” by W. C. Roberts of Santa Rosa; a paper, “Primary Work,” by Sara Stevens of Cloverdale; minute reports of the Sunday-schools, a question-box and re- ports from the State convention, Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: C. L. Kimball of Healdsburg, president; Rev. E. L. McWhorter of Peta- luma, Rey. William Rogers of Green Val- ley, A. Lewellyn of Kenwood and William Crawford of Santa Rosa, vice-presidents; Martin Monsen of Santa Rosa, secretary: Miss Catherine Denman of Petaluma, treasurer. — e CONVICTS AT PRESCOTT. A FVerdict of Guilty Against the Slayers . of G. W. McNary. PRESCOTT, Ariz., June 15.—The trial of Paul Laske and William Schultze for the murder of G. W. McNary last January terminated to-day, the jury finding a ver- dict of guilty against both men. Laske and Schultze, who had a lawsuit against McNary, had threatened to take the man’s life. He was waylaid about a mile from his camp one night in January last and beaten to death with the stock of a gun, which had Schultze’s name on it in Laske’s handwriting. The evidence, while circumstantial, was conclusive against both men. e Assaulted a Los Angeles Reporter. LOS ANGELES, CaL., June 14.—For sev- eral days an evening paper in this city has been publishing articles which reflected upon the integrity of Police Commissioner J. A.Pirtle. To-day a reporter called upon Mr. Pirtle, with the object of getting an interview, but instead was thrown into the street. The scribe had the Commis- sioner arrested for battery, and Judge Morrison found the defendant guilty as charged, and set Monday as the date for the infliction of the penalty. st gl 7 ZLoot a Napa Safe. NAPA, CaL., June 14.—The safe in the home of T.E. Ehrenberg was robbed by burglars last evening while Mr. and Mrs. Ehrenberg were out driving, and money and jewelry valued at $300 were taken. S e ZLos Angeles Chinaman Guilty of Murder. LOS ANGELES, Cax., June 14.—Wong Chuey, one of the Chinamen tried for the murder of Luy Suey, who belonged to a rival Tong, was found guilty of murder in the second degree this morning. SANTA- BARBARA - EVENTS, An Heir to a Large Estate in Ireland Found in the Flower City. San Luis Obispo Counterfeiters Held Awaiting Trial—A Floral Freak. SANTA BARBARA, Cairn., June 14.— An advertisement lately published in sev- eral papers asking for information concern- ing the whereabouts of one James Fitzger- ald, who has fallen heir to a large estate in Parish Ballybaghil, County Dublin, Ire- land, finds a response from James Fitz- gerald of Santa Barbara, who hails from that parish, and whose friends believe him to be the man sought. Fitzgerald has had acheckered career,and has at times served as guard in the Tennessee penitentiary and keeper in an insane asylum in Pennsylvania. Four months ago he was arrested here on a charge of insanity, but was discharged after a searching examination, which demonstrated his mental balance. Fitzgerald claims this to have been malicious ~ persecution, and is having papers drawn for a damage suit for $35,000. Heis an industrious workman and bears an excellent reputation. His claim has been forwarded to the people looking for the heir to the vast estate. A FLORAL FREAK. Red, White and Blue Blossoms Spring From a Single Larkspur. SANTA BARBARA, CAL, June 14—A remarkable floral novelty has been devel- oped in the pretty grounds surrounding the home of George P. Tebbetts. A large larkspur plant has put forth simul- taneously red, white and blue blossoms, on separate spikes, but from the same root. Such a floral freak has never before been known. Tebbetts appreciates the importance of the remarkable develop- ment, and is taking measures to preserve the seed with the view of ascertaining whether the phenomenon can be reared from seed another year. COUNTERFEITERS IN JAIL. Held to Await the Action of the Los An- geles Grand Jury. SANTA BARBARA, CaL, June 14.— United States Marshal Covarrubias arrived here last night, bringing the three counter- feiters arrested at San Luis Obispo. One of the men is James Brown, implicated with Charles Howard and wife, who are now under arrest for grand larceny at San Luis, and in whose possession counterfeit coin and counterfeiters’ tools were found. Edward Wilson and S8amuel Sorbon, alias Sortan, complete the trio. The men were placed the Santa Barbara County Jail under a commitment issued by J udge W. S. Day, United States Court Commissioner at this place. The prisoners will await the action of the Los Aneles Grand Jury. A Long Trip on Bioycles. SANTA BARBARA, Carn., June 14. James W. Coffroth and William H. St son, the latter paying-teller of the Anglo- California Bank of San Francisco, arrived here this morning, having made the en- tire trip down the coast on their bicycles. CALIFORNIA'S GUARDS, San Rafael Militiamen Carry Off Honors at Petaluma. PARADE AT CAMP BUDD. Maneuvers of the Vincentian Guards Viewed by Thousands. STATE SHOOT AT PASADENA. Competitive Match of Company B Won by Corporal Cox and Private Keyler. PETALUMA, CarL., June l4.—Another sundown will witness the end of the en- campment of the Fifth Regiment and the boys in blue will shoulder their tents and march away from Petaluma, not quietly, but to the accompaniment’of drum and fife and the cheers of the good people of this the camp to enjoy the fhospitality of the officers. Music, refreshments and dancing made up the programme. SHOOT AT PASADENA. Corporal Cox and Private Keyler Win the Company B Match. PASADENA, CaL., June 14.—The Com- pany B boys began their regular State shoot this morning. A large number of spectators were present, and the day was a beautiful one. Corporal Cox and Private Keyler made the highest number of points, scoring 41 out of a possible 50. Sergeant Case wasa close second, scoring 40 points. The score for the day’s shoot is as follows: Captain Newton 8. Bangham. First Lieutenant Robert Colli Second Lieutenant Charles H Sergeant Loppincol Sergeant Kenn! Erivaje Dearu Private Griffit| Private Golderer. Private Gonnes Private Heiss. Private Jones. Private Keyle COLONEL D. B. FAIRBANKS, FIFTH INFANTRY REGIMENT, N. G. C. pretty city. The encampment has been an innovation for Petaluma, and the soldier boys by their gallant bearing and good conduct have won the admiration of the populace—especially the fairest half of it. The major portion of to-day was passed |- in contesting in the various field sports for prizes offered by the local merchants and in target-shooting, Companies B and E occupying the range. Company B's score for ten men was 383, and for twenty men 699. E’s score for ten men was 341 and for twenty men 66l. This completes the shooting, and Company C of Petaluma won first prize for the best company aver- age. Company D of San Rafael carried off the honors, however, winning first prize for best score of ten men, best score of twenty men and best individual score, that of 48 made by Private Moulton. The re- sults of the field sports were as follows: 100-yard race, won by A.J.Flood of Com- pany A; time, 11 sec. 220-yard rece, won by A.J.Flood of Com- pany A; time, 26 sec. Half-mile race, won by R. Littlefield of Com- pany A; time, 2:30. Running “high jump, won by C. Poulter of Company A; 5 feet. Hammer throw, by C, M. Day of Company G; 94 feet 9 inches. Shot put, won by P. Coulter of Company E; 28 feet 4 inches. Running broad jump, won by Near of Com- pany E; 17 feet 94 inches. Hop, skip and jump, won by Near of Com- pany E; 38 feet 3 inches. Officers’ race, won by Captain Wethern of Company F. Mile dash, won by Littlefleld of Company A; time, 6 min. 51 seec. Standing broad jump, won by McKillican of Company A; 8 feet 7 inches. 120-yard hurdle, won by McKillican of Com- pany A; time, 21 sec. ’ First sergeants’ race, 100 yards, won by Hurd of Company C; time, 12 1-5 sec. To-night the camp is almost deserted, the attractions being in town in the shape of a reception and dance given by the Petaluma Social Club to the officers, and the spacious rooms are filled with Pet- aluma’s society leaders and the handsome soldiers. Petaluma wheelmen are parad- ing the principal streets with gayly deco- rated bicycles, and thousands of citizens and soldiers line the sidewalks, To-morrow, the last day in camp, will witness a sham battle and early Sunday morning§the work of striking camp will commence. AT OAMP BUDD. Thousands Applaud the Drill of the Fincentian Guards. VALLEJO, CAL., June 14.—Camp Budd was alive with visitors this afternoon, and those who went out to witness the ma- neuvers were well paid for their visit. In addition to the regular duties, Colonel Guthrie had invited the Vincentian Guards to appear for drill. None of the members are over 18 years of age, but they have been schooled in military tactics until they are perfect, and are hand- somely uniformed and equipped. In command of Sergeant Ryan of the United States marine corps, the boys marched to Camp Budd, and in front of Colonel Guthrie’s quarters went through military maneuvers in excellent style, winning rounds of applause from the thousands of spectators and members of the regiment. The guards were drilled for a full half hour, and at the conclusion were highly com- plimented and entertained by Colonel Guthrie. The blanket toss-up is still performed on unfortunates at this camp, and this morn- ing “‘guessing of weights'’ was introduced and kept up until dress parade. Rests were only taken when new subjects could not be rounded up. ‘“‘Guessing of weights” consists of landing the victim on another’s back and firmly holding him, while expert paddlers proceed with the “‘guessing.” A public reception was tendered by Colonel Guthrie this_evening to the resi- dents of Vallejo, and hundreds went to Private Morrison. Private Ralmers.. Private Thaye: ‘27 Private Young. 23 Private Griges. 3 Private Thrall. CUERNEVLLES HEWHALL Redwood Lodge of Odd Fel- lows Dedicates Its Hand- some Temple. Though Twice Rendered Homeless by Fire, the Order Is in a Flourishing Condition. GUERNEVILLE, (QAr., June 14.—This has been a gala day for Guerneville. The dedication of the new 0dd Fellows’ Hall brought a large number of visitors. The dedicatory exercises at 2:30 o’clock this afternoon were conducted by Grand Mas- ter J. F. Gobbey, Deputy Grand Master J. ‘W. Warboys and Grand Secretary C. F. Shaw. This evening the festivities closed with a ball. Redwood Lodge No. 281, I. 0. O. F., of Guerneville was instituted April 3, 1872, Its charter members were: Samuel Bax- ter, James Pells, J. P. Mackbee, F. Stalord and W. H. Murrier. For several years the lodge held its meetings in the Good Tem- plars’ Hall. In 1882 a building was erected for the lodge’s use. This was destroyed by fire on February 20, 1889. All the records and most of the lodge property were saved, however. To replace that building a beau- tiful brick block was erected on the site of the old Temperance Hall. In the fire of August 29, 1894, this building shared the fate of the larger portion of the town and went up in smoke. All the records were lost. Undaunted by repeated misfortunes the lodge erected another hall, more complete than either of those destroyed. It isa beautiful brick, two stories high, witha frontage of seventy-five feet and a length of ninety feet. The first story contains fine storerooms, and the second has the public hall, with a seating capacity of 500. 1t has a splended stage and dressing-room. Adjoining this are a banqueting hall ana kitchen. The balance of the building is taken up by the Odd Fellows’ Hall, a room 80x42 feet in size, with anterooms. Here will meet Redwood Lodge No. 281, L. 0. O. F.; Mount Jackson Masonic Lodge No. 294, and the two groves of Druids. The material and workmanship on the building is excellentand the plumbingand ventilation first class. The building cost $10,500, exclusive of handsome furnishinge, A cement walk has been laid in front. The officers of the lodge are: N.G.,D. B. Peugh; V. G., W. G. Cole; secretary, 0. O. Cobb; treasurer, Robert Starratt; warden, James Pells; conductor, H. L. Bagley; inside guardian, J. V. Jensen; out- side guardian, T. H, Marshall; R. 8. N. G., D. Hetzel; L. 8. N. G,, W. F. Graham;\V. R. 8., G. F. Manchester; V. L.8., John A. Ekebon; R. F. 8., W. J. Thrasher; L. F. 8., H. H. Stagg; captain, W. von Voast; trustees—D. Hetzel, J. Joost and H. L. Bagley. . Although the order has twice suffered from fire and has paid out several thou- sands recently, itis now in a flourishing financial conditi ———————— Asa matter of useful information it may be stated that whenever a cooking receipt calls for a baking powder the ‘‘Royal” should be used. &hnuver is made will be sweeter, lighter, finer-flavored, more dainty, palatable and wholesome. NEWS OF SAN JOSE, Epworth Cyclers Cut Off From the Methodist League. THREATEN TO SECEDE. Trouble Caused by an Action Condemning the Wheel- men’s Annex. CAN NEITHER READ NOR WRITE. A Newly Elected School Trustee Who May Be Deprived of His Office. SAN JOSE, OAL., June 14.—There is a serious split in the Epworth League of the First Methodist Church, and the trouble all arose over the recently organized bicy- cle annex to the league, known as the Ep- worth Cyclers. Soms of the members saw no wrong in riding bicycles, while a ma- jority of the members and the pastor, Rev. Dr. Cantine, is opposed to bicycle riding being introduced into church affairs. During the last meeting the question was fully discussed, and a motion was carried condemning the bicycle as an ad- junct to church affairs, and severing con- nection of the bicycle club with the league. Now, some of the bicycle riders are threat- ening to withdraw from the Egworth League. MAY LOSE HIS OFFICE. A School Trustee-Elect Who Can Neither Read Nor Write. SAN JOSE, CAL., June 14.—County Su- perintendent Chipman is in a quandary as to whether or not 8. Avancinas, who was recently elected School Trustee in Las Manzanitas District, is entitled to hold the office. Avancinas can neither read nor write, and in signing the certificate signs his name with a maik. There is some doubt as to whether Avancinas can legally hold office. Under the new election laws a man must be able to read and write to vote, and it is believed that a man who cannot qual- ify as a voter cannot hold office. A decision will be secured on the questio.n. ATTACKED BY A FOOTPAD. Two Pedestrians Robbed by a Single Man on a San Jose Street. SAN JOSE, Caxn., June 14.—Charles To- zer and Lawrence Weaver were held up by afootpad about1o’clock this morning, near the Normal square. They were on their way home. The footpad came up behind them noiselessly and knocked Weaver down with a club, rendering him uncon- scious, and then covered Tozer with a re- volver. A silver watch and a gold chain, valued at $25, was all the footpad secured. ———— ROBBED BY HIGHWAYMEN. Three Men Hold Up a San Jose Driver Near Irvington. SAN JOSE, CaL., June 14.—Alexander Shortiss, a driver of a wood wagon, who was returning from Mission San Jose this evening, was held up about a mile this side of Irvington, by three men who secured $12. Shortiss says that one man jumped into the wagon and held him while two men stood in front of the team with revolvers, After securing the money the men com- manded him to drive on. Declares Himself Insolvent. SAN JOSE, CaL., June 14.—E. Juth, pro- prietor of the Jefferson Hotel, to-day filed a petition in insolvency. A depression in business and a failure of the patrons of the hotel to pay their bills are set forth as the causes of failure. His liabilities amount to $2171 and comprise bills due for supplies and rent. The assets are $1070 and consist of furnishings and fixtures in the hotel. TO REPLACE THE COLIMA. The Whaleback City of Everett to Be Placed on the Panama Route. PORT TOWNSEND, Wass.. June 14.— The whaleback steamer City of Everett cleared to-day for Comox, where she will take a cargo of coal for the last time for San Francisco. The vessel will then be put on the route from San Francisco to Panama, carrying freight and supplies un- der charter of Pacific Mail Company. The immense carrying capacity of the vessel, coupled with the recent loss of the Colima, makes the economically operated whale- back a particularly desirable craft for the service. TORALLYAT CLOVERDALE, Healdsburg Will Participate in the Fourth of July Festivities. Racing Events to Be a Leading Feature of the Celebration at Los Gatos. CLOVERDALE, CaL.,, June 14.— The people of Cloverdale will be aided in their celebration of the country’s natal day by the citizens of Healdsburg, and it is likely that 50 per cent of the population of that city will be here to view the many in- teresting events that are being arranged for. An immense crowd is expected not only from Healdsburg, but from all points, and the excursion trains will be crowded. A committee which visited Healdsburg Friday to obtain an idea as to the attitude manifested by the citizens toward Clover- dale’s celebration received assurances from prominent citizens there that Healdsburg will reciprocate the friendly help of her neighbor shown at the flower festival. Cloverdale intends to eclipse all previous attempts by her celebration this year. Already hundreds of dollars have been subscribed and will be judiciously appro- priated. The festivities will begin with a parade, a striking feature of which will he the float containing the Goddessof Lib- erty. The local organizations and the fire brigades from other towns are expected to participace. The lengthy programme will last until midnight. In the grove one of Sonoma’s most noted orators, the Hon. Albert G. Burnett, will deliver an oration, and this, together with music, recitations, etc., will form an interesting part of the entertainment. A substantial lunch will be served at the close of the morning ex- ercises. In the afternoon there will be a tilting tournament between the local team and one from Alexander Valley and bicycle land footraces and other athletic sports. At night fireworks and a ball will conclude the celebration. g LOS GATOS’ CELEBRATION. 4 Programme of Races Will Be One of the Best Features. SAN JOSE, CaL., June 14.—At a meet- ing of the Los Gatos Driving Association last evening it was decided to hold a racing matinee on the Fourth of July, the pro- gramme to consist of six races—three run- ning and three trotting. The firemen have decided to abandon the dance in the afternoon and will give a ball in the evening. The afternoon will be devoted to literary exercises and sports. P APPEALED AT PORTLAND. The Oregon Short Line Case to Be Heard in a Higher Court. PORTLAND, Oz., June 14.—Zera Snow, counsel for the Oregon Short Line and Utah Northern Railway Company and for Carr and Ames, intervenors, to-day filed a petition in the United States Circuit Court praying an appeal to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the ninth circuit, from so much of the order and decree of Judge Gilvert of June 3, 1895, as ordered Receiver Egan to issue receivers’ certificates, de- liverable to the American Loan and Trust Company, for such sums as it might pay for interest upon prior mortgages upon any part of Short Line and Utah Northern Railway properties, and from so much of the order as charges the properties and their incomes with a lien for these certifi- cates. The order allowing the appeals was passed and citations were issued and served upon the resident solicitors for the Ameri- can Loan and Trust Company. Judge Bellinger, after making the order, as is usual in such cases,on an ex-parte ap- plication, remembered that he had re- ceived an application from the attorneys of the American Loan and Trust Company to be heard upon the application for ap- peal, and so he canceled the order made and set the matter for hearing to-morrow. Slm T ° Dr. Light Dies at Sacramento. SACRAMENTO, Car, June 14.—Dr. William W. Light, president of the Pioneer Association, died here this evening. He came here from Cincinnati in 1849 and was a classmate of General Grant in their boyhood days. MEDICO-PSYCHOLUGICAL MEN. Officers and Members Eleoted by American Association. DENVER, Coro., June 14.—The Ameri- can Medico-Psychological Association has elected the following officers: Presi- dent, Richard Dewey, Illinois; vice-presi- dent, T. O. Powell, Georgia; secretary treasurer, Henry M. Hurd, Maryland; auditor, W. A. Gorton, Rhode Island. Councilors — Walter Channing, Massa- chusetts; George R. Rohe, Maryland; C. K. Woodson, Missouri; Henry P. Stearns, Connecticut. Merritt B. Campbell of California and John W. Givens of Blackfoot, Idaho, were elected active members. Dr. George H. Rohe of Baltimore read a paper on *‘Pelvic Diseases and Insanity,” and Dr. Adolph Meyer of Kansas one re- garding paralysis and paresis. the = A DOG COMMITS SUICIDE. Pierpont Morgan’s $10,000 Collie Ends Its Life by Drowning. NEW YORK, N. Y., June 15.—A special to the World from West Point says: Pierpont Morgan’s prize collie, Roslyn ‘Wilkes, deliberately committed suicide to- day. The animal was bought in England and is reported to have cost $10,000. The dog came over decorated with many prize ribbons. When Bob Armstrong, the kennel- keeper, took the dogs out for exercise, Roslyn Wilkes went to the ponds for a bath as playfully as the rest; but when the others came out the prize-winner re- fused to doso. When Armstrong walked into the water the collie saw him coming and dived, staying down until dead. e FLAG DAY PARADE. It Is Participated In by Upward of 15,000 Denver School Children. DENVER, CoLo., June 14.—Over 15,000 school children of all races, sects and classes marched to-day in the Flag day parade at City Park. The procession was reviewed at the grand stand by Governor McIntyre, Hon. R. Voorhees, secretary of the County Sunday-school Union; Father O'Ryan, Rabbi Friedman and Rev. J. B, Fields, the colored evangelist. e Voluntary Wife-Slaughter. PUEBLO, Coro., June 14. — The jury in the Matt Curtis murder case brought in a verdict of voluntary manslaughter to- night. The case has been in progress for five days and has been creating great in- terest, there being nothing but circam- stantial evidence. Curtis shot his wife, a variety actress, while she was in bed, on March 16,1895. He putin a plea of acciden- tal shooting, but the evidence showed that they must have had a quarrel previous to the fragedy. The Sheriff Has Possession. LONG ISLAND CITY, L. I, June 14.— 8heriff Dont has taken possession of the East River Silk Mills, in Astoria, on two attachments issued against the company. They are held by the Bank of America and the National Union Bank. The first- named bank has $4000 in notes and the second $40,000. These were given by the treasurer of the mills, Albert S. Moore, who is under arrest in New York charged with forgery. The plant is valued at $80,000. - Receivers for a Silk Company. NEW YORK, N. Y., June 14.—An order appointing Robert T, Green and Robert D, Day receivers for the East River Silk Com- pany, was filed to-day in the County Clerk’s office. A Deputy Sheriff served copies of attachments obtained by the Bank of America and the Union National Bank on John Meak, William Hitcheock, Vieter & Achiels, Kahn & Kahn and Wil liam H. Graef & Co. Eloped With a Married Actor. MONTREAL, Quesec, June 14.—Great excitement has been.caused in high social circles by the elopement of R. Giroux, the comedian of the Opera Francaise, and Miss Marie Louise Beausoleil, the 18-year-old daughter of Cleopos Beausoleil, Alderman and Member of Parliament. Giroux, who came here from Paris, left a beautiful wiie and a 13-year-old daughter. — Lincoln’s Brother-in-Law Gone Blind. ATL_ANTA. GA., June 14.—Dr. Tod of Abb‘?vnlle, N. C., a brother-in-law of ex- President Abraham Lincoln, now 79 years old, has gone blind. He was division sur- geon in the corps of General Longstreet, and served all through the war asa Con- federate, while his brother-in-law was the President of the United States. e To Restrain Racing People. CHICAGO, ILL., June 14.—The Attorney- General to-day filed a bill in the Circuit Court to restrain the Chicago Racing Asso- ciation from opgnini{hwthoma racetrack. The track was to have been opened next week. HE LOVED A HEGRESS, A White Man’s Strange Infatuation Causes Four Deaths. DRIVEN FROM HER HOME. An Order to,Leave Answered by a Fusillade of Bullets. SHOT DOWN BY A POSSE. Swift Justice Meted Out to the Murderer by a Band of Avengers. NATCHEZ, Miss., June 14.—As the re- sult of the infatuation of R. W. Dawson, a white man, for Virgie Brooks, negress, Frank Macklin, Natchez Island plantation, Ii dead in this city, with two Winchester balls in his body. The Brooks woman is dead on the island, Robert Carter, a negro boy, is at the hospital mortally wounded and the body of Dawson, unshrouded, uncoftined and riddled with bullets, occupies an un- marked grave near the water’s edge on the Louisiana side of the river, where he fell while making a desperate resistance to arrest. Dawson was a notorious shanty-boat fisherman. The woman had been living with him, but left him some time sir and took up quarters on the Natchez Is plantation, owned by Jim Conle; nd 1 managed by his son-in-law, Frank Mack- lin. Dawson followed the woman and made himself so obnoxious that yesterday he was ordered off the plantation and for- bidden to return. He came to Natchez, secured a Winchester rifle and early this morning returned to the home of the ne- gress on the island. Macklin learned of his went to the woman’s hou dered him from the presence nd again premises. Dawson and started away as though to obey, but on reaching the gate turned suddenly and shot Macklin down, sending three bullets into his body, one of which pierced Mac lin’s heart. Dawson then re-entered the house and shot the woman through the breast, killing her instantly. The same bullet passed through the rn}{_\- of the boy, Robert Carter, fatally injuring him. Dawson then made toward Louisiana, telling some one that he would return and finish the job by killing Mr. Conley and his wife. A posse from Vidalia nheaded by Magistrate Brady soon overtook the mur- derer and filled him with bullets. Magistrate Brady impaneled a jury, which held an inquest on the spot, and the verdict exonerated those engaged in the killing of Dawson, whose body was buried where it fell as it . TS PICKED. Crooks Doing a Lively Business at Mitwaukee. MILWAUKEE, Wis., June 14.—Ed ward R. Uhl of Boston, a delegate to the Brew- ers’ convention, was robbed last night at the Hotel Pfister of $208 and a check for $300, made payable to the Brewers' Asso- ciation. Isaac Dannenberger, president of the New York Brewers’ Association, was robbed of his pocket-book containing $70. Another brewer lost a watch, and three others lost diamond pins, and a fourth is looking for his valise and clothes. The po- lice are busy looking for the crooks. S = Ida B. Wells to Marry an Attorney. 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