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- “house & Lester, said the outlook for the THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SATURDAY. JUNE 29, 1895, 3 ILONG THE COAST: Bright Prospects for the State Fair at Sac- ramento. A GOOD ROADS MEETING. | Four Deaths the Probable Re- sult of the Franklin Mine Disaster. STREET RAILWAY FOR AUBURN. | The Fifth Hold-Up Within Three Months Scored by the Topsy Grade Bandit. SACRAMENTO, Car., June 28.—“There | has never been so bright an outlook in | State Fair matters in the history of Cali- fornia as there is this year,” said Director | Land when guestioned upon the subject, | “and, in my judgment, there will be the | largest attendance ever known; in fact, I | fear it will be almost impossible to pro- vide suitable quarters for all the expected | visitors. | “The action of the board of directors in | reducing the entry fees to 5 per cent in several of the racing classes bids fair to insure the entrance of the finest stock in the State. And without a doubt we will | have the track in a condition which will make record-breaking mot only a possi- bility, but & probabi Again, we pos- | sess a great advantage over former | years, in the fact that the State | Fair will be the only one this season, and | exhibitors from all portions of the State | will be anxious for space in the pavilion to | advertise their products. This will of it- self insure us the finest display that has | been made since the establishment of the | annual State Fair as an institution. The advertisement of bids for pool-selling pur- | poses will also be very satisfactory to the | people at large, as it will obviate any idea | of fraud on the part of any one. “To sum up, I am fully satisfied that the State Fair of 1895 will be in every way the best conducted, and will draw a larger number of people to Sacramento than the | city has ever had in former years.” | Thomas Fox, president of the Native Sons, when approached upon the subject | of the outlook for the coming State Fair, | “The outlook is grand and it is the in-| tention of the local parlors of the order of Native Sons to do all that lies in their power to centribute to its success. We in conjunction with the citizens, | decorate the city in a style and with a profuseness that has mnever before been known. There will beat least 8000 Native Sons in this city during the | session of the coming State Fair, and | nearly all will bring friends and relatives. ! Our parade on Admission day will surpass | anything of the kind that has ever been | done by the order upon the ceast, and we | have had large turnouts at various times in different portions of the State.” : Assistant Superintendent Jones of the | Southern Patific Company states that his | company expects and will make due prepa- ration to handle the largest passenger that has ever been known in a single in the State. | “We are already in receipt of numerous | applications for specialitrains, and are po: itive that the influx of vis'tors to Sacra- | mento will be greater than was ever before known,” said he. William Duden, manager for Water- State Fair had never been brighter and | that it would positively insure a season of | prosperity for the city with the excellent | arrangements that are being perfected by the board ef State Fair directors. “‘ilh> the visit of the Native Sons, the excellent | Programme that has been prepared and | the proposed electrical display there can | be no possible doubt but that the State | Fair will prove a great success. — - REDWOOD CITY MEETING. The Bureaw of Highways to Discuss Good Roads With the Public. | REDWOOD CITY, CaLn., June 28.—At | the last session of the Legislature a Burean of Highw: created, a part of whose | duty it is to visit each county once a year. | The members of the burean are R. C. Ir- vine, J. L. Maude and Marsden Manson. They have sent notice to the County Clerk that they will visit Redwood City on Fri- day, July 12, and will hold a public meet- ing under the provisions of the law for the discussion of public roads and matters ertaining thereto. The meeting will be Ee]d in the courtroom at 1:30-o'clock in the afternoon. | Property-owners interested in the boule- | vard proposition or in road improvements | in the district recently changed so as to in- clude Burlingame are expected to have | representatives present at this meeting. e FRANKLIN Death Has Resulted and Three Other Victims Cannot Live. SEATTLE, Wasn., June 28.—A special | from Franklin to a local paper this after- | noon says regarding the coal-mine accident | at that place yesterday: This place is once more the scene of one of those disasters which promise to give the camp an unenviable reputation among coai-miners of the Northwest. This is the second fatality since the memorable one of August last year. It has come to light that last November two Ttalian miners of this place were killed by firedamp, and concerning these deaths nothing was said in the papers, although the affair was investigated by the proper authorities. The victims of yesterday’s explosion are nine in number, one of whom, Park Rob- inson, the underground manager of the entire Franklin mine, died within four hours after the explosion without having regained consciousness. Three others are not expected to live, and of the restall may be more or less maimed for life. It is impossible . to.gather any informa- tion relative 1o the immediate cause of the fatal explosion. Reliable information can- not be obtained from either the men or the mine authorities. w2 St CRUELTY IS ALLEGED. Sensational Charges and Counter Charges in a Divorce Suit. FRESNO, CAL., June 28, —A sensational divorce case was tried before Judge E. W. Risley, to-day. The action was brought by Mrs. Barbara Victor against Frank Victor; and the ground was cruelty, many instances of which were cited in the com- plaint. The plaintiff alleged that she was mar- ried to the defendant twenty-seven years ago, but Victor sets up as an answer that they were never married. He says he knows Mrs. Vietor has a husband, who is said to own a saloon in Cincinnati, Ohio. At one time Mr. and Mrs. Victor lived on MINE HORROR. | One Victor alleges, and when she began ' to live with Victor the children went to her new home: | v The, mother swore in court that Victor sometimes compelled the children to steal from the neighfin, although he was in good circumstances. He was accustomed also, so Mrs. Victor says, to beat her with a b\‘liggy-whip and with sticks of stove- wood. Mr. and Mrs. Victor, who are now about 55 years old, have two grown children, both of whom are married and bhave children. Edward Victor, a son, sides with his father, in spite of the dis- grace that will be brought upon him should the fathersuccéed in proving that no marriage ever took place. The prop- erty belonging to Victor is valued at about $35,000, and he is fighting the suit in order that there may be no division of it. e THE COLFAX SENSATION, Coroner DMitchell’s Explanation of the Dowling Affair. AUBURN, CAL., June 28.—The dispatch from Ukiah, published in the CAvLL of yes- terday, accusing Coroner Mitchell of this county of extortion in telegraphing to Mrs. Dowling at Ukiah that her son had been killed by a train at Colfax, when the dead man was not her son, but one “Jack’” Morton, has created a little flutter on the part of Mr. Mitchell’s friends. Coroner Mitchell explains that the dead man was first identified as Dowling by one Carter, who claimed to have been raised with him. He was afterward identified as “Jack’’ Morton. The Coroner and jury believed, however, that Dowling and Mor- ton were one and the same person. The Coroner telegraphed to Ukiah, and on re- ceiving no answer, left an order for the undertaker to bury the body. A few days later a relative of Dowling, Mrs. D. C. Heger of San Francisco, called on the un- dertaker, who alleges that he received her with the utmost courtesy. It was then that 1t was learned that Dowling was alive and Morton was dead. As to there being any extortion on the part of the Coroner and undertaker, it is claimed there is not an iota of truth in TOPSY GEAD BOLD BANDIT. A Record of Five Stage Robberies Within Three Months. KLAMATH FALLS, Or., June 28.—The hold-up of the Klamath Falls and Ager stage which occurred last night made the fifth within three months. The robbery was committed by the same lone highway- man near the Topsy Grade, where the other robberies were executed. The north and south bound stages pass each other there, and the highwayman held one stage two hours pending the arrival of the other. He rified the mail pouches of the registerea matter and relieved the only passenger, H. V. Gates, of his valuables. PROGRE AUBURN. Franchise for the Construction of an Electric Railway Granted. AUBURN, CaL.,, June 28.—The City Trustees have granted a franchise for an electric street railway from the station to the Postoffice. Auburn is progressing. Over $20,000 has been spent on streets and sewers the past year,and the workona STOCKTON CARNIVAL Success of the Flour City’s Water Fete Assured. MANY PRETTY FEATURES Citizens Working With a Will in Preparing for the Event. PASO ROBLES' CONTEST ENDS. Miss Edna Cole Chosen Queen of the Fourth of July Merrymakers. STOCKTON, CAr., June 28.—Stockton is all excitement over the coming water car- nival to be held on the night of the Fourth of July. The celebration will take place on McLeod’s Lake, which affords wonder- | ful facilities for a demonstration of the | kind proposed. The lake is fully 1000 | yards long and 300 wide at its widest part. The eastern and southern sides are covered a sweet face, full of womanly dignity and intelligence. Third in the race for the queenly throne is Miss Gertrude Kierski, a lovely girl with a perfect figure and an at- ractive face. She has a charming manner and the happy faculty of making friends. Toward the close of the contest the com- petition will be still keener, and the friends of the young ladies mentioned, who are all favorites in social circles, will rally to their support. CAPITOLA IN LINE. Will Elect a Goddess and Celebrate on the Fourth. SANTA CRUZ, Car., June 28.—Camp Capitola has fallen into line and is to have agrand celebration on the Fourth. There will be a parade, dance, barbecue, amuse- ments and fireworks in the evening. H. V. Morehouse has been asked to act as orator of the day, and a Goddess of Lib- erty is to be selected from among the many popular young ladies of Capitola by ballot. A letter ‘nas been sent by W.J. Barrett, vresident of the Commercial Travelers’ Association, inviting that body to partici- pate in the festivities. i The following chairmen of committees have been appointed: Pressand publici H. V. Angell; decorations, Mrs. A. Noble; fireworks, 8. W. Walrons; ball, Martin Ruhl; literary, A. J. Hihn., PASO ROBLES’ GODDESS. Miss Edna Cole Wins After an Exciting Finish. PASO ROBLES, CaL., June 28.—FPaso Rebles’ election of a Goddess of Liberty, to reign on the Fourth of July, has ended, and Miss Edna Cole has won the coveted honor. The result was a surprise to the friends of Miss Cole’s rivals. Up to within a short time preced- with a growth of tall willows, which will | ing the close of the polls Miss Millie Lad- be filled with many thousands of lights on | ner led by a fair plurality; but as the end $125,000 courthouse is half completed. THE STATE RIFLE SHOOT, | Winners of Prizes in the An- nual Competition at Sacramento. Orovllle’s Crack Militiamen Carry Away Both Trophles of the Match. SACRAMENTO, CaL., June 28.—Com- | pany F of Oroville captured botn medals at the annual State shoot of the National Guard of Calitornia, held this morning at the rifle range in this city. Private H. H. Tabor on a score of 45 won the gold medal and Private J. McGee with a score of 44 | received the silver insignia which testifies to his prowess at the butts. The last five shots of Private Tabor were all recorded within the bullseyes, the first five shots registering four points each. The day was all that could be desired, save that a strong south wind was blow- ing, and the scores were excellent, consid- ing that the men were shooting on a strange range, with ammunition to which they were unaccustomed. Nor do they have the slightest fault to find with the latter, although they claim that it shoots stronger and throws slightly higher than the ordinary cartridge. Less than half the tabulated shots were present and the contest occupied but two hoursaud a half. Those who participated and scores made were as follows: Sergeant A. W. Mahone, Co. B, 3d infantry. Private F. A. Riehl, Co. B, 3 infantry . B. Moulton, Co. D, 5th infantry. Sergeant J. G. Lee, field and staft, 2d infantry.40 Sergeant H. M. Fields, C Corporal H. A. Roberts, Co. A, Sth infant Private W. J. Costar, Co. A, 8th infantry Private L. H. Cook, Co. A, 8th infantry Private G. W. Thomasson, Co. A, 8th infanty Private J. P. West, Co. A, 8th infantry. Sergeant W.W. Shaffer, Co. C, 8th infantry. Private T. C. Johnson, Co. C, 8th infantry. Captain W. Sexton, Co. F, Sth infantry... Lieutenant A. J. Walsh, Co. F. 8th infantry. Private G. W. Finch, Co. F, 8th infantry. Private J. Lausen. Co. F, 8th infantry. PrivateJ. McGee, Co. F, 8th infantry. Private H. H. Taber, Co. F, 8th infantry. Private C. E. Waish, Co. F, 8th infantry. Private J. M.Walsh, Co. F, 8th Infantry At the pistol butt Sergeant G. Farrer of Battery B, Light Artillery, unattached, captured the gold medal of '9% with a | score of forty-seven, using a 45 Smith & Wesson revolver. Lieutenant T. M. Cluff, field and staff, First Infantry, won the silver medal, making a score of forty-four. The other contestants were: Corporal G. Kreusberger, Battery B, Light Artillery, unattached, 40; Corporal O. J. Boden, Bat- tery B, Light Artillery, unattached, 40; Colonel J. W. Guthrie, field and staff, Sec- ond Infantry, 43; Lieutenant L. Barrere, field and staff, First Infantry, 40. All the contestants expressed themselves as well satisfied with the ammunition and range, and seemed to think the conditions of the shoot were perfectly fair to all concerned. Some of the medals were presented to the winners to-night at Armory Hall by Adjutant-General Barrett, in the absence of Governor Budd. Champion Taber and Lieutenant-Colonel Cluff wili receive their medals on their return to San Francisco. To-morrow the local military companies will hold their contest. Oroville Welcomes the Viotors. OROVILLE, CAL., June 28.—The news received this afternoon that Private How- ard H. Taber of Company F had again won first medal and Private J. M. McGee second medal at the State shoot at Sacra- mento to-day, created great excitement here. This evening great preparations were made to receive the sharpshooters of Company F, who arrived on a late train to-night. Company F was ordered out in full uniform at 10 o’clock to parade the principal streets and proceed to the depot to escort the sharpshooters to the armory, where a large banquet was given in honor of the winners. Along the line of march fireworks were displayed. Dante had a gifted mother. Itis stated by one of his biographers that his taste for the terrible in literature was fostered by Roberts Island. s. Victor bad four <hildren by her first or rightful husband, his mother’s love of the stories told in the chap-books of that age. h\ MISS EDNA COLE, CHOSEN GODDESS OF LIBERTY FOR THE PASO ROBLES CE [Drawn from LEBRATION. a photograph.] the evening of the earnival. The northern shore has no growth of any kind upon it to hide the view of the lake, and so this has been selected for the grand stand, which is fast nearing completion. It is designed to seat 4000 people, ana near it will be adrive- way for those viewing the scene from their carriages. The eastern end of the lake, at the end of Lindsay Point, will be given up to the landing-place and throne of the Carnival Queen, who is now being balloted for by the people. Her float will also land at this point, and her retainers escort her to the high throne, thatcan be plainly seen from all parts of the lake. On the south- ern side will be the barge from which the fireworks will be discharged. All about McLeod’s Lake are hundreds of house- boats, arks and catamarans. These will all be decorated with colored and Japanese lanterns. From the grand stand west to the junction of the lake with Stockton Channel will be hung strings of lanterns. The electrical committee, under the di- rection of Frank Adams of the Electric Light Company, is arranging for a gor- geous display. Among otber things it will have an elzctric fountain on the lake shore, which will be a feature of the carnival. The Queen’s barge wiil be brilliantly lighted by electricity, as will also many of the large floats that are to participate in the parade upon the water. H. C. Bender has been elected director- general of the carnival. He is a profes- sional decorator as well as a clever business man, and will devote his time to making the affair a huge success. He is being as- sisted by several hundreds of the leading men and women of Stockton, who are thoroughly enthused over the coming event and who are laboring very hard to make every feature of the affair attractive. H. R. McNoble, a bright young Stock- ton attorney, is chairman of the carnival committee and is laboring hard to keep his various sub-committees alive to the amount of work that is before them. A number of floats have already been planned by the committee. That for the Queen of the carnival was designed by Kahn, the scenic artist,” who is here arranging the scenery for the production of the ““Chimes of Normandy” by the Euphonie Club. Fred Urban, the stage director, has also lent his services, snd is planning the ar- rangement of various floats. One of these will represent Washington crossing the Delaware, another the throwing overboard of the tea in Boston harbor in the pre- revolutionary days; still another will rep- resent the landing of Columbus, while the representatives of the American Protec- tive Association are preparing a little red schoolhouse for their float. Stockton is intensely American and the chief objects for illustration will be events marking eras in the history of this country. Many other very pretty and some decided- ly unique designs will be carried out. A very large catamarar that is capable of carrying some seventy people will be con- verted into the likeness of an immense flower, while seated amidst its petals Co- lumbia will rule over the merry throng on board. This will be one of the probable floats and will be one among many sim- ilarly prepared. Several wealthy gentle- men are arranging one to represent the Army and Navy, which promises to be de- cidedly attractive. The contest for the queen of the carnival is creating a lively interest among the bet- ter classes here. To-day Miss Grace Welsh leads thecontest. She is the daughter of the head of one of the large flour manu- facturers here and is a charming girl. Miss Gertrude Elliott, who issecond in the race, isa regal beauty and a highly accom- | drew near Miss Cole's friends rallied to her | support, and when the count was com- ! pleted she was found to be 93 votes in the lead. Miss Cole is assistant postmistress | at the Paso Robles office and is a great favorite. | Elaborate preparations are being made for the celebration. The programme will include a parade, which promises to be an | interesting one. Literary exercises will | follow, Thomas Rhodes having been se- |cured to deliver the oration of the ‘dny. At noon there will be a | barbecue, at which hundreds will be feast- | ed. The afternoon programme includes a haseball game between the Santa Maria and Paso Robles nines; bicyle events, races for sprinters, boys, girls and fat men and horse races. Good prizes have been hung up for these events, and lively competition is anticipated. The celebration will conclude with a ball in the evening. LAWSON IN FRESNO'S JAIL The Outlaw Confined in a Prison From Which Escape Is Unlikely. His Capture Brought About by Means of a Letter Written to Jaliler Saxe. FRESNO, CAL., June 28.—Sheriff West- fall of Madera County arrived here to-day with “Jim" Lawson, the outlaw and would-be wife-murderer, who was cap- tured yesterday in Amador County. He has twice broken jail, and has given the officers a hot chase. The Madera officers fear to trust him again in their jail, and he has therefore been brought here, where several of Ma- dera’s most desperate criminals are now confined. Lawson is very surly, and will not talk of his experiences while eluding the officers. Lawson’s capture was brought about by his foolishness. * He thinks a_great deal of his mountain ranch, and his curiosity to know something about it and also to hear something of his wife and children was the cause of his falling again into the hands of the officers. When Lawson was in jail in Madera a strong friendship between hini and Jailer Saxe “sprung up, and a few days ago Saxe received the fol- lowing letter from Lawson, dated at Ply- mouth, June 22: § Mr. Bud Socks—KIND FRIEND: As you are aware, 1 got away and fooled that thing of myne. What did she do after I left? What did the people say? How is my wife? is she in the hospitle yet or has she goan to Utah, or is she with Daulton, is she at the ranch? Please let me know for God sake, Please let me know all you know. You prom- ised that you would. My health is all shat- tered. Iam so nervous I'can hardly write. Do i’ou think they would cinch me if I came back. would like to save my homestead. Please write soon. Address George A. Upton, Ply- mouth. Your affectionate friend, J.L. Saxe informed Sheriff Westfall and the latter had the jailer answer the letter. The Sheriff then went to Plymouth. The plan was that Lawson was to be arrested when he called at the postoffice for the letter. It is supposed that his capture was effected in this manner. Mgty McManus Taken From San Diego. SAN DIEGO, CarL., June 28.—Philip McManus, alias G. F. Bradford, the dealer in butter and eggs, who is wanted in New York by creditors, who claim he got away with $40,000, left this city this afternoon in charge of detectives. — iy For many years the Government has given its orders for Royal Baking Powder in preference to all ers, it being found plished girl, who will make an ideal queen if chosen. She hasa splendid figure and by the official examination superior to the others in strength and purity. ! } TRIUMPH OF CHILDS, Result of the Normal School Inquiry at San Jose. FIVE TEACHERS LET OUT. Resignations of Two Accepted and Others Given Leaves of Absence. BUDD FAVORS LOCAL TALENT. Objects to Easterners When In- structors Are Chosen to Flll the Vacancles. SAN JOSE, CaL., June 28.—When Chair- man French called the Board of Normal School Trustees to order this morning, the Gordian knot had been severed, and there was a look of relief upon the face of each member. It was announced the vexatious question of what to do with the resignations had been acted upon in the following manner: Theresignations of Miss Elizabeth Bucking- ham and Miss Lora Scudamore had been ac- cepted. Mrs. Elizabeth P. Wilson and Miss Mary P. Adams were each granted a year’s absence. Vice-Principal Geurge Kleeber- ger was also granted a year’s leave of ab- sence. Principal Childs and the remain- der of the faculty, with the exception of Miss Anna C. Gildea, were re-elected at the same salaries they have been receiving. The board then adjourned to witness the normal graduation exercises. When at 2 o’clock the board reconvened all the members were suffering irom a lack of sleep on account of the all-night ses- sion and were anxious to get through with the work. The first, action taken was the election of a teacher of mathematics to take the Klnce made vacant by the resignation of Miss Scudamore. W.E. Rollane, a gradu- ate of the University of California, was ut in nomination by State Superintendent lack. Trustee Dinkelspiel nominated C. C. Swaford of Petaluma, and Dr. Angell named Professor Wooster, an Eastern ap- plicant. Governor Budd objected to the nomination of an Eastern man if a Cali- fornian could be secured. “I am a Californian,” he said, “and want to see Californians in our institutions.” The first ballot resulted: Rollane 2, Swaford 3 and Wooster 2. Another ballot was taken and Swaford received 4 votes and was declared elected. Rollane re- ceived 2 votes and Wooster 1. For the position left vacant by Miss Buckingham, the teacher of drawing and clay modeling, it was decided to reduce the salary to $900. Nominations were then called for, and Miss Wilson stated that she had been very much impressed with the credentials of an Eastern applicnm. ‘‘Is she an Eastern lady?” asked Gover- nor Budd. ‘‘Yes,” was the answer. “Then that settles it.”’ said Budd. “We don’t want her. Isn’t that right, Dr. Angell?” ‘‘Yes,” replied the Stanford man, “but I prefer an Eastern oyster to one 2 native of California.” ““Well,” retorted the Governor, “that is where you show your poor taste. The California oysters are much the best, if you get enough of them. By the way, professor, you are an Eastern man your- self, are you not?” The Stanford savant was compelled to acknowledge that he was. Trustee Hart then placed Miss Matilda Baker in nomination for teacher of draw- ing and clay modeling. By this time the board had” by mutual consent become very informal in its proceedings. Whis- pered consultations were indulged in. and every few momaents two or three members would leave the room to hold an executive session. When they finally succeeded in éflting things mapped out satisfactorily hairman French called them to order, ana, ignoring the nomination for teacher of drawing and clay modeling, a motion by Governor Budd to reconsider the ac- tions in fixing the salary and electing an occupant for the position left vacant by Miss Scudamore was carried unanimouu]i. The board then adjourned until 7 o'clock. Governor Budd was not Presem at the deliberations of the board this evening, he having retarned to Sacramento'by an after- noon train. Most of the evening was spent, in executive session, at the conclusion of which the following were elected: L. B. Wilson, at present principal of the San Jose High School, teacher of mathematics and physics; Miss Hattie Corey, teacher of drawing; Miss Matilda Baker, teacher of English, and Miss Etta Kinney, teacher of biology. The giving to Vice-Principal Kleeberger of a year’s leave of absence was the result of enmity between him and the | principal, the trustees being obliged to drop one or two others, NORMAL SCHOUOL GRADUATES. The Outgoing Class Addressed by Gov- ernor Budd. SAN JOSE, CAL., June 28.—The gradu- ating exercises of the State Normal School took place in the assembly hall this morn- ing. Seventy young ladies and three young men received diplomas. The hall was crowded, and seated upon the platform were Governor Budd, the faculty and trustees. Addresses were made by the Governor, Professor Childs, Henry French and A. B.Coffey. An excellent programme was rendered. The following are the graduates from Santa Clara County: Misses Mary M. Bowers, Alice Blair, Edith Duncan, Ida Drewry, Laura Brotherton, Louise M. Dudley, Mary C. French, Minnie Grunig, Eda Grunig, Tillie Grunig, R.J. W. Lear, Nellie W. Levings, Ida M. Manley, Bertie Montgomery, M. Emma Richards, William Robertson, Anna E. Rude, Mabel E. Scott, Ethel E. Wnshington and Emma Wilson, San Jose; Nellie Bagley and Laura La Montagne, Los Gatos; Bessie F. Doten, Johanna Hislop and Paulena Dabelow, Santa Clara; Mabel F. Dawson, Lawrence; Wilford Coleman. Gilroy: Elva H. Dunstan, New Almaden; Mellie Burns, Pearl Cottle, Kate M. Doyle, Millie L. Fruhling, Irene M. Stewart, Margaret Nicholson, Grace I. Halsey, Anthony H. Suzzalo, Lillian C. Vennum and Harriet Warning, San Jose, and Jessie Norton, Wrights. THE COLUMBINE AT VANCOUVER. Anspection of Buoys on the Alaska Coast Completed by the Board. VANCOUVER, B. C., June 28.—The lighthouse tender Columbine arrived in port this morning from Alaska with a dis- tinguished party on board, consisting of Admiral Walker, president of the Light- house Board; Commander Farrenholt, in- spector of the Thirteenth District, and C. E. erkins, president of the Chicago, Burling- ton and Quincy railroad. The admiral has inspected the different buoys along the coast of Alaska and will, it is understood, recommend that a lighthouse be erected at Sitka. While at Sitka the Columbine met H. M. 8. Pheasant, and in honor of Accession day international courtesies were ex- changed. The Columbine left this after- noon for Nanaimo. She will then proceed to Viotoria and thence to Puget Sound. . Cloverdale’s Female Miser. SANTA ROSA, Cavr’, June 28.—An old lady named Driscoll died at her home in Cloverdale Wednesday. She had lived alone many years in a mosteconomical way,” depriving herself of many of the comforts of Fiie. One of her mneigh- bors went into her home Tuesday anad found her seriously ill. She was immediately placed in bed, and when her clothes were taken off there was great surprise when $1400 in coin was found con- cealed in little sacks tied to her person. After much urging she consented to have the money taken to the bank. She has but one relative, a sister who resides near Chicago. AEES SIS P PREDICT WAR WITH RUSS1A. Seattle Japanese Think Their Army Would Win Easily. PORTLAND, Or., June 28.—A special from Seattle says the Japanese residents of that city are greatly excited over the atti- tude Russia has assumed toward their country and expect a war with the Czar's empire within two months. Nacamara, a rominent merchant, thinks the result will e an easy victory for the Mikado's army and navy. He says thousands of prison- ers—deadly foes of Russia—could be re- leased from Siberian prisons and would assist Japan in the war. g QUEER PORTLAND CASE. Power of the City Council to Reject Bids to Be Tested. PORTLAND, Or., June 28.—Suit was filed to-day by J. D. Wyclif, a conuractor, to test the power of the City Council to re- ject bids. This action is the outgrowth of the council’s recent action in rejecting the bid of Wyclif, who was the lowest bidder for sewer work. The suit is the first of the kind ever filed in an Oregon court. SANTA' CLARA ON WHEELS, Successful Trip of the Trav- eling Exhibit in the East. Despondency the Cause of a Sulcide Near San Jose—Gilroy Native Sons Reorganize. SAN JOSE, Car., June 28.—At a meeting of the Board of Trade this evening, Man- ager Leek of “Santa Clara on Wheels” sent a glowing account of the traveling exhibit in Iowa, where the cars now are. It was decided to raise a large fund for ad- vertising the county’s resources, and a call was made for fruit-growers of the county to meet with the Board of Trade on July 7 to devise ways and means. GILROY NATIVE SONS. The Parlor Reorganized With W. C. Ben- nett as President. SAN JOSE, Cavn., June 28. — Gilroy Parlor, N.8.G.W., after a year of inactivity was reorganized last evening through the efforts of Past Grand President John Stein- bach. The new officers are: Past president, Mark Lennon; president, Bruen; second vice-president, V. E. Bur- rows; third vice-president, M. E. Ellis; secretary, Herman Eschenberg; treasurer, Willis_Eustice; marshal, Walter Fitzger- ald; inside sentinel, James Withers; trustees—W. A. Wentz, E. A. Holloway and J. E. Kanelly. THE BARRON CASE. New Move by the Attorney for the Deced- ent’s Widow. SAN JOSE, Cav., June 28.—Judge Gar- ber, attorney for the minor children of Eva | Rose Barron—Edward F., Marguerite M. and Eva H. Barron—to-day filed a notice to the contestant, George E. Barron, that he will present a bill of exceptions and proposed amendments to the bill of excep- tions of contestant to Judge Lorigan at his home on July 6 at 10 A. . George W. Monteith of San Francisco has been substituted as attorney for Ed- ward A. Barron in the place of J. M. Green. JUDSON 1S INSOLVENT. A4 Commission Merchant Driven to the Wall By Business Depression. SAN JOSE, CaL., June 28.—E. S. M, Judson to-day filed a petition in insolvency. Prior to March, 1895, he conducted a com- mission business in San Francisco under the name of the Judson Fruit Company. Hard timesand a general depression in business are given as the cause of failure. Judson’s liabilities amount to $11,781 88, and are due mostly to San Francisco par- ties. The principal creditors are: Nevada Bank, $3500; Cutter & Moseley, $2500; E. J. Baldwin, $2300. The assets are placed at $4363 42, and consist of sums advanced for fruit and produce and now due. DESPONDENCY THE CAUSE. Result of the Inquest Over tne Body of a Suicide. SAN JOSE, CAL., June 28.—An inquest was held last evening over the: body of Walter Lough, who committed suicide by taking strychnine yesterday morning on the Start & Morrison ranch on Penetencia Creek. Lough was an Englishman, 48 years of age. Heleaves a widow and two sonsin England, from whom he separated several years ago. He came to this country about a year ago from Australia. He leaves no property. Lough committed suicide while 1n a fit of despondency. —_—— Laying the Extra Rail. SAN JOSE, Cav., June 28.—The South- ern Pacific yesterday morning put a force of twenty men at work at Los Gatos i laying ties for the third rail that is to be laid from Campbell to Los Gatos. There are a few ties at Los Gatos, and when they are used the men will commence work at Campbell and finish it from that end. During the past two years the company has been replacing the narrow-gauge ties with broad-gauge ones, and this will facili- tate the work. The company expects to have the third rail lald in thirty days. Sone st Santa Clara Club’s Innovation. SAN JOSE, CaL., June 28.—The board of directors of the Santa Clara Club have decided to inaugurate a ladies’ day at the club, commencing on July 1. Each Mon- day will be devoted to the ladies of the families of the members and to ladies who may be invited by them, from 5 to 11 o'clock p. M. No special entertainment is tobe provided, but the main reception and billiard-roome will be placed at their disposal. et gt Fire at Stockton. STOCKTON. CaL., June 28.—A fire started in the barber-shop, under the Fountain lodging-house, in the heart of the city, early this morning, and before the Fire Department could reach the scene the flames had gutted the place. The fire- men, by hard labor, saved the adjoining buildings. The damage was $1500, fully covered by insurance. Chief Rolf was badly burned about the face. Ee Bloodhounds to Trail Brady. SACRAMENTO, CAL., June 28.—A col- ored man left to-night on the Oregon express with two bloodhounds which are to be used in running down Brady, the train robber and murderer now in hiding in Shasta County. They will first have to be Yut on the bandit’s trail and the trouble will be to find a fresh one. ———— Spokane Murder Trial. SPOKANE, WasH., June 28.—After two days' labor a jury has been selected to try the case of Theodore Cushing, on trial for the murder of Thomas King, his hired man, on May 14. Cushing is a wealthy farmer and has employed the best of counsel to defend him.” His plea is self- defense, notwithstanding the murdered man was riddled with in the . C. Bennett; first vice-president, John | MARE ISLAND NEWS The Philadelphia Not Expected Until After the Fourth. NO ORDERS RECEIVED. It Is Probable the Flagship Will Be Docked in San Francisco. AN ACCIDENT AT THE YARD. Frank Frahm Dylng From the Ef- fects of Injuries Received in a Terrible Fall. VALLEJO, CarL., June 29.—It is not likely, according td the understanding of Commander Howison, that the Philadel- phia will come up to Mare Island till after the Fourth. The department has not sig- nified any intentions regarding the future movements of this ship. However, it is not thought here that there is any urgency for services just now. It is just possible that she may be docked and have her bottom scraped and painted at San Fran- cisco, as the Hartford will ocenpy the stone dock until July 20 at least. The commandGant says that to take the latter vessel out of dock to make room for the Philadelphia at this time would be simply throwing $3000 away. While the cost of docking the Philadelphia and painting her at San Francisco would be double what the same work would cost at the yard, still the advantage is on the side of having the City do the work if it be urgent, as expense and loss would foot up three times as much if the Hartford were undocked now. The department has been asked to postpone operations on the flagship until about the 224 of July, when the yard will be in readiness to handle her, and such it is believes ill be the action of the Washing- ton officials. There are two places the Philadelphia may go to when overhauled—either to Puget Sound or to Callao to relieve the Monterey, which is still there. The latter is thought to be its most probable destina- tion. The Baltimore is still in Chinese waters, and will likely remain there until the lat- ter part of August. Owing to the fact that most of her officers and crew are Eastérn men the department is contemplating sending her to the Eastern seaboard rather than to Mare lsland. The cost would be about the same and it would not take much longer. Thus a saving would be made, in that the crew would not have to be transported East for discharge. Sea- men when discharged at one seaboard are sent at Government expense to the other side if shipped there. Another motive which will prompt the department to have the Baltimore go out of commission at the East is the fact that Admiral Carpenter retires in February next. Leaving China in August, he would reach New York about Christmas. By the time his ship was paid off and business straightened out it would about bring him to retiring time, and he would be near Washington. It has been decided, and the work is now under way, to excavate and lay bare the roof—so to call it—of the tunnel clear to the bay. Notches will then'be dug in the outside of the rock wall and piles driven beyond the tunnel. On these 14x14 red- wood ties will be laid, bridging the tun- nel, at distances of twenty inches. Con- crete will fill the interstices, thus making an excellent bed for the crane. Although the beginning of the fiscal year has not yet arrived Mare Island is booming. Everywhere about the yard numbers of men are found busy. This un- usual sight for June is due to special ap- propriations, such as for the Hartford, the new tug and the construction of a railway around the big dock for the steel locomo- tive crane. Frank Frahm, the old man who had such a terrible fall in the stone dock yes- terday, is dying. 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