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THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY, JULY 12, 1895. 3 e e e ] NEWS OF THE COAST. A Desperate Encounter Between Rival Fish Peddlers. BOTH FATALLY INJURED. Supposed Suicide of a Promi- nent Young Farmer of Sacramento. AMID FLAMES AND BULLETS. Exciting Times During a Fire In an Arizona Town—Rioters in Jall. ANGELS CAMP, CiL., July 1L—A ble tragedy occurred to-day side of San Andreas. is Heid of Stockton, about 55 years of age, met on the road and began to quar- e for which they were ich both are peddlers. t few words passed between them when they drew their pistols and began to fire. Fc bullets took effect in Heid’s hile Moro was shot three times. taken to his home at San Heid was taken into a sa- the shooting occurred. en are probably fatally wounded, 1 Moro has the better chance of re- Each is well known in Stockton ong the route between here and 1siness rivalry engendered the ill between them, which has existed A SACRAMENTO MYSTERY. The Fate of @ Prominent Young Farmer Puzzles His Friends. SACRAMENTO, Cawn., July 11L—TIt is rumored that Charles Brockaway, a prom- inent young farmer of Sacramento County, has committed suicide by drowning him- self in the river, it being claimed that he wrote a four-page letter to his mother and sent it home at 9 o’clock this evening, and stated in the letter that, as he was tired of life, he intended to end all in the river. Some time ago the young man sprained his ankle by springing from his buggy, and since that occurrence has been obliged to travel on crutches. These articles were ind by two of the railroad brakemen, s near the switchhouse, close to the of the river, but the men state that v observed Brockaway standing near e smoking-car of the westbound over- d tr: and hopes are entertained that gone to San Francisco, throwing crutches away to carry out the idea of his demise. He is said to be heavily in- volved financial! e ATTEMPT TC LOOT WILLIAMS. Fire and Flying Bullets Makes Things Lively in an Arizona Town. WILLIAMS, Ariz.,, July 1L—The business portion of this town was burned this morning and during the progress of the flames bullets were flying. A portion of the population was rioting and thugs and gamblers endeavored to rob the city. The fire started at 6 . M., caused by the explosion of a gasoline stove in a tailor- op. In a few minutes two business blocks were in flames. The water pressure failed. The employes of the Saginaw Lumber Company were permitted to turn out and in extinguishing the fire. Many houses vned by Chinese and Mexicans, mere acks, were destroyed and many narrow escapes are reported. In the midst of the excitement caused by the fire one of the.Mexicans began shooting, under the impression that he was being robbed and the excitement grew from this incident. The population took sides and the Sheriff endeavored to quell the trouble. Then it was discovered that the bad men of the place had endeavored to loot the city and prompt measures were taken to place the leaders of the riot in jail. After some time quiet was restored. The loss will not exceed $30,000. The main losses are: C. E. Boyce, $4000; Max Salzman, $3000; J. P. Smith, $2000. e e LOS ANGELES COUNTERFEITER. He Is Held for Trial— Wife, Daughter and Son Implicated. LOS ANGELES, Car., July 11.—J. H. Armondy, the counterfeiter, who was cap- tured in this city vesterday, had his pre- liminary examination to-day. Very little additional evidence to that already pub- lished was brought to light, but there is now no doubt of the wife, daughter and son being implicated, the testimony to-day showing that they not only assisted in passing, but were cognizant of and as- sisted in the making of the spurious coin. At the conclusion of the examination Ar- mondy was bound over to stand trial in the United States District Court, his bond ¢ being fixed at $3000. Much credit is being given to the detectives for their clever and successful capture. The examination of Mrs. Armondy, son and daughter will probably be had to-morrow. e ANAHEIM'S BEET PRODUCT. It Is Expected That Eighteen Thousand Tons Will Be Shipped. ORANGE, CaL.,, July 11.—The Asso- elated Sugar Beet Growers have just com- pleted a gangway at the siding of the Bouthern Pacific Railroad at Anaheim, to facilitate the loading of beets. The gang- way is fitted with two of Carroll’s platiorm dumps. This dump is a simple, ingenious and effective contrivance for the purpose, and reflects great credit upon the inventor, Tim Carroll of Anaheim. With this con- trivance beets can, with the labor of three men, be loaded on the cars at the rate of a ton a minute. At Chino about twenty men are employed at the work, and the cost to growers for unloading is 17 cents per ton. It is expected that 18,000 tons of beets will be shipped from Anaheim to Chino, and that they will be moved at the rate of about 400 tons per da; RIS O WINDSOR FRUIT DRYERS. They Are Being Made Ready for the Season’s Crops. WINDSOR, CAL.. July 11.—Orchardists of this district will be pleased to learn that Peterson Bros. will operate their fruit evaporator this season, starting work about the 25th of this month. The plant is to be enlarged so as to enable the handling of 250 tons of fruit during the season’s run. Philpott & Sons are putting their three driers in readiness to com- mence work as soon as peaches come in. The capacity of these packing houses is seven tons of fruit per day, and sixty to seventy hands will empfoyed during the fruit season. Ample Water for Windsor. WINDSOR, Car., July 11.—Work will be commenced Monday on an immense well, from which water will be pumped into large tanks to supply this place with water. The well will be sunk thirty-two feet, and horizontal tunnels will be run either way, tapping the large vein of sur- face water. A pump caplfi)le of pumping 12,000 gallons of water is to be used. This will give Windsor an ample water supply. e BY THFE PIGEON ROUTE. Mrs. Charles M. Shortridge Receives a Message From Catalina Island. SAN DIEGO, Car, July 11. — Mrs. Charles M. Shortridge, wife of the owner of the San Francisco CaAri, received a message yesterday from her husband, then on the yacht Lurline at Catalina Island. The message was carried by a homing pigeon to Los Angeles, and forwarded by wire to the Hotel del Coronado. It stated that all on the Lurline were well and that the yacht would reach Coronado to-mor- row. Those on board are John D. Spreck- els, Charles M. Shortridge, D. M. Delmas, Colonel E. F. Preston and William Cun- ningham of the Bank of California. Cap- tain Alex Swanson is in charge of the vacht. The families of Messrs. Spreckels and Shortridge await them at the Hotel del Coronado. The party will remain several aays. S Eag s ARIZONA BONDS. Three Hundred Thousand Dollars’ Worth to Be Placed on the Market. PHENIX, Arrz., July 11.—Tenders are about to be sought by the Territorial Aud- iting Commission for the purchase of $300,000 worth of Territorial bonds, which amount is to place the Territory on a cash footing. By the late act of the Legisiature after next January all the running ex- penses of the Territory must be paid in cash. SLY SAN JOSE CHINESE, An Abducted Girl Wedded to Quash the Charge of Kidnaping. The Bride Accused of Having Stolen a Palr of Jeweled Brace- lets. SAN JOSE, CaL., July 11.—Soon Ho, the Chinese girl who was abducted from the home of her uncle in Heinlenville early yesterday morning, was married last evening at Justice Gass’ residence to Ham Ket Soon. After the marriage the couple returned to Chinatown, where Ham Ket Soon engaged the best apartments to be had and settled down to enjoy married life. But his connubial bliss was not to last always, for this afternoon Charley Quong swore to a warrant charging the bride with grand larceny. In the complaint she is charged with stealing a pair of jeweled bracelets from him; but her friends say that Quong made her a present of the bracelets when the two plighted their troth. This was before Ham Ket Soon ap- peared on the scene and won Soon Ho's affections. Soon Ho was arrested about 3 o’clock this afternoon on the charge of grand larceny, and bonds were furnished for her appearance in court. It is said that Ham Ket Soon is none other than Sing Gee, a notorious abductor of Chinese women, and that this is not the first time he has married stolen Chinese maidens to quash charges of abduction. It is understood that the charges against Tom Dick and Joe Shuck, the men ar- rested yesterday for being connected with the case, will be dismissed. FELL UNDER HIS HORSE. Frank Landers of New Almaden Received Serious Injuries. SAN JOSE, CAL., July 11—Frank Land- ers, a Mexican living at New Almaden, was seriously injured this afternoon by his horse slipping and falling. He was on his way to town, and his horse shiedata streetcar on South Firststreet. The horse ran onto the sidewalk and slipped and fell, Landers falling under the horse. He was picked up unconscious and removed to the s’.eceiving Hospital, where his wound was dressed by the city physician. He was cut about the head, and may be seriously hurt internally. Landers is about 30 years of age and unmarried. He was employed 1n the mines at New Al- maden, N. 8. G. W. Installation. SAN JOSE, CAL., July 11.—The public installation and social of San Jose Parlor No. 22, N. 8. G. W., last evening was well attended. The district deputy grand president installed the following officers: Charles E. Warren, past president; T. C. Hogan, president; ’P W. Hambly, first vice-president; F. C. Holland, second vice- residént; G. A. Lilly, third vice-presi- sent; J. M. Karr, recording secretary; J. A. Anthes, financial secretary; W. A. Setta, treasurer; Harry Connor, marshal; C. H. Amidon, inside sentinel; Thomas Monahan, outside sentinel. Peculiar Origin of a Fire. SAN JOSE, Cavn., July 11.—A small dwelling at Fourteenth and Jackson streets belonging to V. Roselli was damaged by fire about 11 o’clock last night. The house was occupied by the family of M. McLean. The fire was caused by a dog that was chasing a mouse through the house, up- setting a lamp. The furniture was mlale destroyed, and $200 in greenbacks in & bureau burned. The loss of furniture and clothing was $200, and the damage to the house about $100. The losses are covered by insurance. Death of Mrs. Ford. BAN JOSE, CAL., July 11.—Mrs. Lucinda Ford, a pioneer resident of this county, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Worthington, on the Stevens Creek road, s’es(erday afternoon. The deceased crossed the plains from Kentucky in the early fifties. She was in her eighty-fourth year. Two daughters survive her—Mrs. Charles Worthington and Mrs. T. J. In- grein of San Francisco. To Advertise Santa Clara County. SAN JOSE, CAL., July 11.—The commit- tee appointed to devise ways and means of advertising Santa Clara County fruits hasdecided to call 2 meeting of fruit-grow- ers and others interested for next Saturday at 2 p. M., at the Board of Trade rooms. The question of raising an advertising fund will be discussed at length and committees appointed in districts to canvass for funds. Insane on Religion. SAN JOSE, CAv., July 11.—Patrick Dunne was brought to the County Jail to.day on a commitment from Justice Herrington to await an examination for insanity. Dunne resides near Santa Clara, He is about 50 years of age and his mania is religion. He spends most of his time praying and be- lieves the end of the world is approaching. MSuits Against the Horticultural Society. SAN JOSE, CaL., July 11.—Hubbard & Carmichael Bros. to-day commenced suits against the Santa Clara Valley Agricul- tural Society for $76 77 for lumber fur- nished and for $61 50 on a claim assigned from A. M. Hobson for hay furnished. Sol diers on the March. SAN JOSE, CaL., July 11.—Troop B, Fourth Cavalry, from the Presidio, ar- rived here this morning, and is camped at Agricultural Park. The troop is in com- mand of Captain Neal, and is en route to the encampment at Monterey. Inspecting the Roads. SAN JOSE, CaL., July 11.—The mem- bers of the Burean of Public Highways visited Alum Rock to-day, took a trip over the roads northeast of the city and had, dinner at the Almshouse. This evening they go to Redwood City. WOMEN SCRIBES TALK Papers on the Literary Work of the Gentler Sex. OLD AND NEW WOMAN. Said to Differ In the Latter Being Free of Lim- itations. ON THE WOMAN'S CONGRESS. Mrs. Sarah B. Cooper Pays Glowing Tribute to the Misses Anthony and Shaw. PACIFIC GROVE, Carn., July 11L.—A large audience gathered in Assembly Hall to listen to an excellent programme pre- pared by the Pacific Coast Women'’s Press Association, that body having been ten- | benefit to the world of its exercise in all walks of life. | Dr. A.C. Hirst opened the afternoon programme by a cordial greeting to the P. | C. W. P. A, after which Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Stetson spoke on ‘‘Local Litera- | ture,” cleiming that neither birth nor resi- dence of author, nor local color in subject, constituted a legitimate local literature, but that if there was such a thing it must rest on a distinctive style and spirit as with the Take school of poets. California literature should partake of the characteristics of tae country. She appealed to the reading public to demand better literature and so make it. | A very interesting paper, “A Day in Norway,” was read by Mrs. Emmeline M. North, a lady well known in Chautauquan and educational circles. Mrs. North set forth in a clear descriptive manner the manners, customs and general characterist- ics of the Norwegians, giving acomprehen- sive summary of their history as a people and closing with a graphic description of Norway’s historical church, with which | wonderful edifice so many incidents and traditions are associated. Mrs. farah B. Cooper’s popularity was evidenced by the warm greeting she re- ceived as she came forward to read a paper upon '‘Reminiscences of the Woman's Congress.”” Mrs. Cooper reviewed with much earnestness the ambitions that brought the congress into being and the great benefit its sessions had been to the thousands of women attending them. She paid glowing tributes to Miss Anthony and Miss Shaw and expressed her un- S RS 7 % v / — {5 2 0\ E. 0. SMITH. dered the courtesy of an invitation from the C. L. 8. C. to spend a day at the grove. Mrs. Ada Van Pelt, president of the P.C.W. P. A., made the opening address, and after a graceful acknowledgment of the hospitality extended to the association, passed on to the reading of a paper, the subject of which was “The Old, New Woman,” and showed that what was termed the ‘‘new woman” was the same companion man has had throughout the ages, the only difference being that her former limitations are now removed, leav- ing her free to fulfill her destiny. Mrs. Van Pelt was followed by Mrs. Florence Percy Matheson of San Francisco, a writer of experience along all lines of journalistic work. Mrs. Matheson, after referring to *‘journalism’ in the abstract, | bounded faith in the practical good that | the Woman’s Congress would yet accom- | plish. The paper of Mrs. Lillian Plunkett Fer- | guson, corresponding secretary of the asso- | ciation, was one of the features of the oc- | casion and dealt with “‘A Press Club’s Pos- | sibilities” in an extremely bright and in- | teresting manner. Mrs. Ferguson spoke | first of the motives that bring about the | formation of a press club and later of the many benefits accruing from such an asso- ciation. Among these she classed the thorough acquirement of parliamentary knowledge, the close study of the laws gov- erning journalism and the methods, the delights of congenial companionship and the many advantages which come through club-fellowship. Inspeakingof the woman MRS, LILLIAN PLUNKETT FERGUSON. pointed out some of the difficulties that beset the pathway of the journalistic and literary aspirant. Mrs. E. O. Smith of San Jose read an admirable paper on “Sex Lines in Litera- ture,” showing that the literature of the world heretofore had been mainly mascu- line, the absence of woman in literature being due to her suhservient position in all departments of life. With the general ad- vance of woman she has begun to take her place in literature as in other arts. A paper of an ethical nature on “A Neglected Power”’ was aply presented by Miss Geraldine Mey of Santa Cruz. She specified the power referred to as the influence of love, dealing with that emo- tion in its broadest sense and showing the journalist Mrs, Ferguson said: “As the outlook of the new woman broadens as she approaches the opportunities awaiting her she will realize that she must keep pace with these new conditions. Not only will she study to fit herself for her chang- ing_environment, but she will keep on studying until death marks the last full point in her copy.” Blockade on the Northern Pacific. TACOMA, WasH., July 11.—A special to the Morning Union from Stampede Tun- nel says the tunnel of the Northern Pa- cific, which burned out and caved in yes- terday, will not be reopened until Sunday, until which time the Northern Pacific Rail- road ireight business will be blocked. Passengers are being transferred over the bl led tunnel, KILLED NEAR SEATTLE Remains of a Wealthy Rancher Found at Sunnydale. EVIDENTLY A MURDER. Attempt Made to Destroy the Body by Means of Fire. TWO SUSPECTS UNDER ARREST. They Had Had Frequent Trouble With Deceased for Trespassing on His Land. SEATTLE, Wasn., July 11.—Ransom Stokes, a well-to-do rancher, who lived on Fine ranch, Sunnydale, this county, was shot about two weeks ago. Then his body was dragged to a secluded spot a short dis- tance from his home and covered with brush and logs. A lot of dry grass was placed close to the debris and a match ap- plied. The debris took fire and was de- stroyed. The fire died out, however, and left the body half charred. The intention of the murderers was evidently to destroy the body also. The remains were discovered late yester- day. To-day two men known as the Kin- lin brothers were arrested at Sunnydale and charged with the murder of Stokes. One is aged 20 and the other 22. They are known to recently have had trouble with the murdered man because he had re- peatedly driven them from his ranch. In their cabin were found two shotguns, and the barrel of one showed recent use, but the prisoners insisted that neither had been used for months. A quantity of buckshot similar to that found in Stokes’ body was also found in the cabin. It is believed that Stokes was murdered on the Friday preceding the Fourth of July, as he had not been seen by the neigh- bors since that day, and his absence from the postoffice, which he visited regularly, caused the search to be made which re- sulted in the finding of his charred re- mains. Stokes was a single man, about 50 years of age, and had no relatives in this Stateas far as known. PLANS SPUILED BY SMOKE. The Heliographic Signals of the Moun- tain Climbers Not Visible. SEATTLE* WasH., July 11.—It is sup- posed to-day that the mountain climbers ‘lare on the summits of Mounts Rainier, Baker. Adams, St. Helens, Hood, Jeffer- son, Shasta and Whitney. It was the in- tention of all the climbers to reach their respective summits July 10 and remain in the craters all night, making the descent in the afternoon. It was also arranged that they should communicate with each other by means of the heliograph flashing the name of Baker along the chain until Whitney received it, thus completing the circuit from the British boundary to the Sierra Nevadas. Smoke yesterday com- pletely hid all the .peaks, and the helio- graphic flash to-day, so far as Seattle is concerned, is a failure. The smoke from forest fires is so intense that the foothills are hardly distinguishable. To Explore the Northwest. SEATTLE, WasH., July 11.—Professor Baylee Willis of Washington City is now on the sound and bas in view extensive explorations and work of a geological character in the Northwest under the di- rection of the United States Governmeut. The headquarters of his scientific corps will be established at Tacoma. The work on which Professor Willis is entering will require two or three years. FRESNO HARD AT WORK, Rights of Way Being Secured for the Route of the Val- ley Road. All Necessary Contracts Expected to Be Signed Within Ten Days. FRESNO, Car., July 11.—The railroad committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Hundred-thousand Club have begun to hold daily meetings to consult about rights of way, routes, subscriptions, etc., for the Valley road. .At these meetings the owners of land along the routes proposed will be asked to address the committee as to what they will offer. The members of the committee are divided into sub-com- mittes, each one of which is at work on one of the six or more routes under con- sideration. The committee has not yet made public the result of their inquiries as to the cost of the different routes. Delay has been caused by the necessity of having blank contracts to be signed by those selling or giving land approved by the board of di- rectors of the road. The railroad committee is also experi- encing difficulty in communicating with non-resident yroperty-owners, many of whom are in the East. While the committeemen will not state exactly what is_being done, one of them said that work is progressing rapidly, and that, now that the committee is meetin, every day, he thought within ten days al the contracts will have been signed, when the committee will be able to offer the di- rectors of the road the choice of routes. The matter of deciding u‘}mn a route will then be discussed by the directors and the members of the committee, Three depot sites are under consideration. The com- mittemen express themselves as confident that all the money needed will be ready when the committee is prepared to use it. CONDEMNATION SUITS. Few if Any Will Be Necessary in the City of Stockton. STOCKTON, CarL., July 11.—The San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Rail- road Company will not have as many con- demnation suits on its hands as was ex- pected. Yesterday four more deeds were secured, and five were obtained last Tues- day. D. O'Neill, against whom a con- demnation suit had been begun, yesterday gave the desired deed for a right of way throagh his land, and Mrs. Jeane Verdon, also a aefendant in a condemnation suit, has signified her_intention to accept the terms offered her by the railroad company, and it is thought that J, K, Doak will pur- sue the same policy. In that event, there will be only one condemnation suit. A deed, g the terms of which ex-Sena- tor Boggs of Colusa conveys to the'railroad company twenty-five acres of land lyin between Edison street and the McDougals Tract, opposite the western end of Taylor 1 street, was filed yesterday. Another deed, conveying some of the property wanted for a depot site, made by Christian Mitscher, was recorded. Basilio Laogier's deed was also recorded yesterday. FRESN(O’S ORPHANS. They Are to Be Provided With a Perma- ment Home. FRESNO, CAL., July 11.—The Board of Supervisors to-day appointed a committee to report as to the cost of a building for the orphans of the county. A few months ago the homeless children were cared forata private home, but there were so many abuses that the Supervisors refused to grant those in charge of the orphanage any more county aid. It was intended to send the children out of the county to be cared for, but many leading ladies of this city who formed an association were given the children, and they have made an un- bounded success of the venture. There are now more applicants than can be ad- mitted, and the Supervisors will probably b;lild a home and give the ladies the use of it. Guilty of Assault to Kill. FRESNO, CAL., July 11.—A jury in Judge Carter’s court to-day brought in a verdict of guilty against Charles Brown, charged with an assault to kill Harry Thuson. ? Thomas Demiorris Charged With Robbery. FRESNO, CaL., July 11.—Thomas De- morris has been arrested on the complaint of Mrs. Kate Mitckell, a lodging-house keeper, who alleges that Demorris entered her room and stole $221. The defendant isa Pine Ridge mill-owner and is well known mrougiout the county. PLANS OF CONSPIRATORS, Rumors at Santa Barbara That Ezeta Is to Utilize an Adjacent Island. Credence Given to the Report, Owing to Recent Visits of Salvadorans. SANTA BARBARA, Car, July 11.— The lately published statement that Anto- nio Ezeta, the banished Vice-President of Salvador, was preparing to ship ammuni- tion and arms from this country by way of one of the Santa Barbara channel islands, with the purpose of starting another revo- lution and reinstating himself, gains some credence here on account of recent myste- rious doings and strange rumors that a Central American conspiracy was in pro- cess of incubation here, as well as signifi- cant visits of prominent natives of those countries to wealthy Guatemalans resi- dent here. Speculation is rife as to which of the Santa Barbara islands would be selected by the revolutionists as the base of operations. Santa Rosa, owned by the More estate, and Santa Cruz, the property of Justinian Caire of San Francisco, although possess- ing severaladmirable harbors, are regarded as out of the question on account of the rigid supervision exercised by the resident superintendents and the frequent travel back and forth from the mainland. Ana- capa has no harbor and no water and should conspirators attempt the landing of arms there they would be penned in Jike rats in a trap in case of trouble. San Nico- lai has an excellent harbor, butis barren and uninhabited, and lying so well to the southward and at such a distance from the mainland is regarded as excellent ground. for conspirators. But San Miguel would be by far the best choice. At the present time it is virtually uninhabited, being occupied only by two grown people and a child. It hasthou- sands of fertile acres, great flocks of sheep and herds of cattle, and while its chief en- trance, Cuyler’s Harbor, is open to ob- servation by all passing vessels, it has two others, excellent at this time of year— China Harbor and West End—off either of which deep-sea vessels could safely lie, while craft of a considerable draught could make a landing. Both these harbors are far out of the usunal course of vessels, while a vessel might lie there for weeks without the knowledge of residents of the island, the ranch-house lying many miles distant, under the lee of a high table-land. Fire in Chinatown. SANTA BARBARA, Cawr., July 11.—A fire occurred in the rear part of a China- town building at 6 p. M. to-day, in a room occupied as combined kitchen and opium- smoking apartment and sleeping-room. A Chinese woman with a two-day-old baby was rescued with difficulty. A “chest full of treasure was badly scorched, but was carried to a place of safety. For a time it looked as though the whole of Chinatown would go, but the flames were quickly sup- pressed. The damages are nominal. et Death of @ Goshen Citizen. VISALIA,; Cirn, July 11.— James L. Parks of Goshen died to-day in Visalia, while sitting in his buggy in front of the residence of Max Fleming. The deceased knew that death was near, and he had come into Visalia to have some pictures taken. He leaves a widow and two chil- dren. He was a native of this county and was born in 1865. e SO TR Death of an Angels Camp Pioneer. ANGELS CAMP, CAr., July 11.—Jacob Castor, one of the earliest pioneers of this Eace, died last night after a long 1llness. e had been prominent in i business circles and was highly respected. He was 65 years of age and leaves a widow, son and daughter. olitical and | CAMP- LEDYARD FUN Visitors Royally Wel=- comed by the Boys’ Brigade. THE DAY’S PROGRAMME., Swimming Among the Chief Attractions for the Lads. DISCIPLINE WELL MAINTAINED. Only One Patlent In the Hands of the Hospital Corps—A Dis~ tinguished Guest. SANTA CRUZ, Car, July 11.—The Boys’ Brigade eucampment is a grand success, and the boys have got down to business and hard work. They have com- menced to decorate their tents with ever- greens and flags, some of them being done inan artistic manner. The headquarters tent is draped with beautiful redwood boughs with very pretty effect. All visitors to headquarters are royally welcomed and treated to ice-cold lemonade and fruit of various kinds. ‘When taps were sounded last evening the young soldiers were all ready for a good night’s rest, as the greater part of them had not slept the night before. The guards were on duty and had no trouble, as all were in camp on time. This morning’s religious service was conducted by President W. 8. Bovard. From 10 to 5 the boys were off duty and the beach was lined with the blue coats, some gathering moss and shells and others in bathing and swimming. Many took to the river and spent the time in swimming or boat-riding. The wharf was lined on both sides with those who were trying their luck with the rod and line, and many made some large catches, kingfish being quite plentiful in the bay at present. The guard mount in the evening at- tracted a large crowd of townspeople and spectators. The boys did credit to the organization to which they belong. The dress parade was a very pretty sight. This evening a reception was held at headquarters, and a fine programme given under the auspices of the Santa Cruz com- pany. The band, under the leadership of Major Cleaves, plays very well. They fur- nished the music for an entertainment at the plunge baths this evening. An inspection of the mess quarters is an interesting sight. It is under the super- vision of Major Murray of the commissary department, while the waiters, boys from the brigade, are under the direct super- vision of Captain Kingshury. Before eat- 1ng grace 1s always offered by a clergyman, and then everything goes in short order. Six hundred pounds of beef was consumed by the boys in two meals. The very best military discipline has been observed, and only three have been put in the guardhouse, and they are there for minor offenses. The officer of the day was Captain B. L. Weymouth of the Sec- ond Regiment, and the officer of the gnard was Lieutenant Lloyd of Company A, Fifth Regiment. The hospital corps is in command of Major R. C. Chace of the medical depart~ ment of the University of California. He only has one patient under his care to-day. One lad was brought to the depot on a stretcher this morning by the hospital corps and sent by train to his home in San Jose. The boy was sick before he started for camp. Brigadier-General J. H. Russel’s staff is as follows: Assistant Adjutant-general W. S. Grover; Major C. E. Holmes; Major ‘William Murray, commissary; Lieutenant ‘Ward, quartermaster; orderlies, Sergeants ‘Ward and Maguire; surgeon, Major R. C. Chace. Major-General W. S. Woodham, department commander of the United Boys' Brigade of America, is an honorary guest at the camp. The Carnival Pavilion has been secured for the religious mass-meeting for Sunday. A NAPA COUNTY SUICIDE. The Body of W. A. Frost Found Near Larkmead Station. NAPA, Car., July 11..—The body of W. A. Frost was found to-day about two miles from Larkmead station, this county, by Leonard Sproston while hunting. Frost left the farm of C.J. Ratleigh on March 7, leaving a letter in which he intimated that he intended to kill himself on account of an incurable disease with which he thought himself to be afflicted. Search was made at that time for the body, but without success. Frost carried a rifle with him, which was found beside the body. The body was dried up, but not dismembered. 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