The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 24, 1895, Page 4

4 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 189%. : — e — REDWOOD CITY CAMP. Peparations for the Red Men’s Pow-Wow Completed. FIVE DAYS OF PLEASURE. Great Chiefs to Counsel in a Typical Indian Long House. SIGNAL FIRES ARE BURNING. Sons of the Forest Putting On War Paint and Feathers for the Event. REDWOOD CITY, Car., July 23.—The| signal fires are burning and Red Men all over the State are putting on war paint and feathers preparatory to attending the “‘heap big feast”” and pow-wow to be held at Redwood City two weeks hence during the five days’ fe: ies in connection with their annual convention. On Saturday, August 3, the town will be fully decorated with bunting, flags, stream- ers and redwood houghs from the coast- side forests, and all the trails will be open to the noble red man August 5, the ge will be established on the yuse grounds. In the afternoon Councit No. 14, Degree of Poca- | hontas, will receive the at chiefs on their official v In the evening the great chiefs will *make an official and | fraternal visit to Metamora Tribe No.: for the purpose of inspection. The main | body of representatives will arrive the fol- | lowing morning and will be received by the committees and assigned to the vari- ous rooms provided for their accommoda- tion. At 10 A. m. the Great Sun Council | fire will be kindled in ample form in Ger- | Hall and the long talks of the great will be held. At 7 p. M. the counci fire will be kindled in front of the houdano- saunee, or “long house,” in the Indian | village with appropriate ceremonies by the | great prophets, and a general reception | will be held. These receptions will be | open to the public and will continue each | evening during the session of the Great Council. A bandstand will be erected on | the grounds and open-air concerts will be one of the regular features of the village attractions | Interesting exercises will be held at the | gymnasium building at night, including a | welcome to the visitors by the Mayor and | town officials, on behalf of the citizens and | membership of the local orderof Red Men. An elaborate programme has been pre- pared, including an address by O. F. Seavey of Auburn, and selections by & voi quartet of San Franciscos professionals. Wednesday, August 7, will be devoted to the work of the Great Council, including the selection of chiefs for the ensuing ‘“‘great sun.’”’ It is estimated there will be 200 representatives in the council. - During the evening there wiil be the usual concert ion of the adoption ritual will be held at Germania Hall, in which sixty visiting crack teams from Modoc No.57, Arapahoe 3, and Montezuma Tribe No. 77 will compete for the $100 award set aside by the | Great Council for the best rendition of the ccremony. At thesame hour at Red ! Men’s Hall, the chiefs of Mineola Councit No. 14 will compete against the team | selected throughout the ate in the| rendition of the work of the Degree of Pocahontas, Thursday will be a gala day, the festivi- ties to be participated in by citizens at | large and all the civic societies of the| county. Itis estimated there will be 3000 people in town on that day. At 9:30 a. M. there will be a magnificent street pageant, principal features of which will be the Order of Foresters, headed by their uni- form division; N Sons of San Mateo County, escorting Native Daughters in triumphal car; Independent Order of Odd Fellows, to be joined by lodges from May- field, San Mateo, Pescadero and Halfmoon Bay; Grand Army of the Republic; Meta- mora and Chippewa tribes, Improved Order Red Men, headed by a uniform divi- sion of the order, escorting their visitors, accompanied by a large delegation of braves from the Indian village, in native costume, with two elaborate floats, to rep- resent Penn’s treaty with the Indians and the Boston tea party; Redwood City Fire Department, eighty-six members, with all the enginesand apparatus gayly decorated. The Fire Department will give an exhi- | bition with hook and ladder apparatus in | the afternoon and there will be two hose races for prizes. The sports also include a bicycle tournament with these events: Novice, one mile—First prize, gold medal; second prize, silver medal; third prize, cy- S g Red Men’s race, one mile — First d emblem; second prize, case of 0ne mile handicap—First prize, stopwatchs ;e[c;;lglgmze, bicyele lantern; third prize, pair mgg:{:tvym"cerhnmy%g&smp First prize, gold Five-eighths of a mile scratch—First prize, pair of pants; second prize, bicycle sweater, A grandconcert will be given at- the In- dian village in the evening, ending with a display of fireworks,' including among the set pieces, the American flag, American eagle, motto ‘“‘Improved Order Red Men,” motto, “‘Great Council of California,”” Na- tional battery; also floral cannonades, ro- tary geysers, batteries, etc. After the con- cert and fireworks there will be a ball at the gymnasium. Friday will be the last day of the con- vention. The morning programme will include the raising up of chiefs and quenching of the great sun fire of the Great Council of California. During the afternoon the visitors will be driven to Menlo Park, Palo Alto, the Stanford Uni- versity and through Portola Valley. In the evening the Great Council and invited guests will be banqueted at Price"s Hotel, after which the Red Men will say good-by to the palefaces. ACCIDENTALLY SHOT. Detective Priest’s Revolver Discharged by Contact With a Clothesbrush. REDWOOD CITY, CaL., July 23.—Char ley Priest, the Southern Pacific Railroad detective, while at Belmont station to-day was accidentally shot in the leg and is suf- fering from a painful wound. John Ma- Ione, the section agent, helped to brush off Priest’s coat. The brush struck a revolver in Priest’s pocket and discharged it. The ball entered the left leg just below the knee, passed downward through the calf and wascut out at the ankle. An artery i least. was severed. The patient was removed to San Francisco on the afternoon train. - OF THE SAILORS. CARE The Endeavor Society Swucceeds in Getling an Organ for the Thetis. SAN DIEGO, CaL., July 23.—Secretary of the Nayy Herbert writes President M. C. Turner of the State Floating Christian Endeavor Society : “I appreciate the interest your society is taking in the sailors and the work you are doing among them.” Concerning the question as to funds at the department’s disposal from which an organ could be purchased for the United States ship Thetis, which has a flourishing floating society among the crew, he adds: “There is no fund for such things, but I referred your letter to the Bureau of Equipment, which has charge of furnishing vessels, and am glad to inform you that the bureau reports that arrangements have been con- cluded with the Ladies’ Army and Navy League for supplying the Thetis with an organ of the kind desired.” AN SANTA ROSA’S JAIL. A Prisoner Charged With Murder Said to Be Feigning Insanity. SANTA ROSA, Car., July 23.—Dennis McCarthy has become insane at the County Jail, or is feigning insanity. McCarthy showed no evidence of insanity until after word reached town of the death of George _the San Francisco young man Me- Carthy shot at Crooks’ ranch at Belleview a few weeks ago. It was thought at first that Fox would recover, but Saturday night he died. Since that time McCarthy has been howl- ing and fighting mythical men and other- wise acting like an insane person. Officers here take no stock in his_antics, and be- lieve he is merely acting. He will be tried for murder. A 105 ANGELES WAIR Actress Lillian Waters’ Baby Left to the Care of Strangers. Kept From the Orphan Asylum by the Charity of a Poor Woman. LOS ANGELES, Cavn., July 23.—The three months old babe of Lillian Waters, 1| the actress, lies ill in a poorly furnished room on South Spring street, and but for the care of an old lady would occupy a cot in the Orphan Asylum. Neither the father nor the mother of the child has contri- buted anything to its support and both seem to have completely deserted it. The father is John Mackay Walker, the son of John W. Ma s old partner, at | one time a millionaire. Young Walker was employed here for some time in the gas company’s office, but left some weeks ago for San Bernardino, and his present whereabouts is unknown. His marriage with Miss Waters proved a failure, and shortly before the baby was born he deserted her. Mrs. Chisholm, who is caring for the child, is very poor and cannot take proper care of it and is looking around for some couple to adopt it. THE EASTEEN TRACKS. At Nearly Every Meeting Favorites Cap- ture the Prizes. SARATOGA, N. Y., July 23.—The at- traction of the day was the third race, the Hotel Worden stakes, for two-year-old fil- lies. From the startit wasa procession, with Florrie in the lead and Levinta second. Six furlongs, Derfargila won, Lady Diamond second, AH Over third. Time, 1:15}4. One mile, Fannie Louise won, Lucania sec- ond, April Fool third, Time, 1:42}4. Hotel Worden stakes, four and a half fur- longs, Florrie won, Levinta second, Heresy third. Time, :56. One and a sixteenth miles, Arapahoe won, Lake} Shore second, Joe Miller third. Time, 1:49 Five furiongs, Honol Chugnut third. 'Time, KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 28.—A crowd about the average size turned out to-day to witness the races at the local track. Three favorites and one second choice got all the mortey and the talent went home a.winner over the books. - Five furlongs, Arthur Davis won, Kansas Girl second, Darwi: edgwoed third. Time, 1:05. Five furlongs, Susie F won, Maple Leaf sec- ond, Glencoe third. Time, 1:044. Seven furlongs, The Crown won, Virginite second, Joe Courtney third. Time, 1:33. Five and a half furlongs, Schuylkill won, Ben Wilson second, Euna third. Time, Six furlongs, lln;]or Drig[m ‘won, Gus Strauss second, Bessie Nicholas third. Time 1:18. 8T. LOUIS, Mo., July 23.—Three favor- ites and two second picks won to-day. Three-quarters of a mile, Emma S won, Sil- {(“r‘n_;‘l{) second, Rachael McAlister third, Time, 164, ON ulu_won, Midlo second, 0214. ‘en-sixteenths of a mile, Don Carilo won, Utopia second, Miss Maxim third. Time, 1:10. {. Seven-eighths of a mile, Magnet won, Addie hana second, Hessen third. Time,1:373. One and a sixteénth miles, Rey del Mar wou, Miss Gallop second, Cicely third. Time, 1:481¢" Five furlongs. Stella Williams won, King- stone second, Mille third. Time, 1:044. BRIGHTON BEACH, N. Y., July 23.— But one favorite won to-day, and the tal- ent returned to the city much crestfallen. The finishes were not exciting. Five furlongs, Mabel Glenn won, Fusileer second, Ameer third. Time, 1:0134. * Five furlongs, Intermission won, Casstette second, Beau Ideal third. Time, 1:02}4. One ‘and n sixteenth miles, Jack the Jew u. Buck Knight second, Fargo third. Time, Five furlongs, Yankee Doodle won, second, Castleton thira. Time, 1:021%. One mile, Aurelian won, Hugh Penny sec- ond, Redskin third. Time, 1:413, One mile, Corncob won, Littfe Tom second, Hammie third. Time, 1: OAKLEY, Onro, July 23.—Ben Brush, as yet unbeaten, demonstrated to-day that he is the best two-year-old in the West at He won the Diamond stakes with 125 pounds up as he pleased in the fast time of 1:08. He was only galloping at the finish. Four and & half furlongs, Marsian won, Joe Clark second, Mike Kelly ihird. Time, 553 Seven furlongs, Lisel G won, Leo Lake sec- ond, The Sculptor third. Time, 127 Six furlongs, Belle Foster won, Swiltly sec- ond, Jim Donlen third. Time, 1:15. The Diamond siakes, five and a half furlongs, Ben Brush won, Ben Eder second, Prince Lief third. Time, 1:08. One and a sixteenth miles, Flying Dutchman won, Blue and Gray second, Uncle Tom third. Time, 1:493,. Six furlongs, selling, Wildfire won, San Tlario second, Annie M third. Time, 1:4414 DETROIT, Micu., July 23.—The condi- ions for the second day of the Blue Rib- bon meeting at the Grosse Pointe track were better than yesterday. The air was hotter and there was little wind, and what little there was blew across the track. An enormous crowd was present. It took six heats to decide the great stake race. The Corporal was a hot favorite and the money literally poured in on him. He acted badly in the first two heats, Don L win- ning them both in driving finishes. The judges were not satisfied with the manner in vhich The Corporal was acting and took Chandler down and put up Geers be- hind the big ' gelding in the t h Iron Bar won the heat ina driving finish with Falkland, Don L, El Rami and The Corporal well up. Geers got The Corporal in shape in the fourth heat and he had no trouble winning out. Three-year-old trotting, purse $2500, Larabie, b. c., by Jay Bird (Wilson) won, Onkland Baron second, Boreal third. Best time, 2: Merchants’ and manufacture: class, purse The Corporal, Hambletonian rrania 3 , by Prince (Chandler and Geers) won, Don L, b. g., by Colonel Tom %ngs Iron Bar (Dickerson) third. 2:10 class, purse $2000, Jym (unfinished) Ben D, ch. h., by Red Buck Jr. (W. Laird) won, -h., by C.F.Clay (Custer) second, (Quinten) third, Best time, 2063, Hills) sec- st time, Angie A HEALDSBURG CRIME. Squaw Martinez’s Ven- geance on One of Her Tribe. LURED TO HIS DEATH. Indian Joe Poche Killed Be- cause He Had Revealed .a Murder. MOURNING IN THE TEPEES. Solyanocs Made Restless by the In-~ carceration of the Comely Murderess. HEALDSBURG, CAL., July 23.—There is a spirit of unrest in the] breasts of Chief Charley and his Solyano Indians. Pretty Martinez and her little pappoose are in the City Jail, the squaw charged with murder, and the whole tribe mourns, for with Mar- tinez in durance vile the guiding star of the rancheria is gone. Martinez is known as the ‘‘bad injun woman” in these parts. Although only 23 years old, she is not un- known to the officers, having at differ- ent times wielded the bowie knife with telling effect. Indian Joe Poche was missed last week and on Thursday a search resulted in the finding of his body in a clump of willows Squaw Martinez and Her Pappoose. [ Reproduced from a photograph.] near the river bridge. He had been stabbed to death., No clue to the perpe- trator of the bloody deed could be had, al- though the buxom squaw now in jail was suspected. Three years ago Henry Maximilian killed San Juan. No one saw the deed committed save Poche and Martinez. Poche’s conscience smote him and he came to town and informed the officers. Asa result Maximilian is now doing time in Folsom. But Squaw Martinez had the blood of Maximilian in her veins—he was her brother—and on that day she declared that Poche sktould die by her hand. So when Poche’s body was found, and Officer Norton went to work on the case, he watched the squaw. This morning be arrested her, and placed her in prison on acharge of murder. Itwaslearned that by her blandishments the dusky®maiden had lured Poche to taste of wine she offered him, and when he was under the influence of the beverage she took his life. In jail, Martinez 1s haughty and morose. She meets all attempts at conversation with contemptuoussilence, and has spoken to no one. But there is wailing in the tents of her tribe, and nightly the mourn- ful chant of her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother (for the Maximilians are a race of long-lived Indians) can be heard. The date for Squaw Martinez’ prelimi- nary examination has not yet been set. — LAYMANCE BOUND OVER. The Churchman Held to Answer foy Selling Wine to Indians. HEALDSBURG, Carn., July 23.—The courtroom was packed to-day when the hearing of I. C. Laymance, charged with furnishing wine to Indians, was called. The prominence of the accused, who is a leading church member and one of the wealthiest men in Healdsburg, drew his friends to town from all parts of the county. Attorneys Norton and Moreland and Judge Rutledge appeared for the defense, while District Attorney Seawell prosecuted. Indian Joc Bill swore that Laymance gave him a gallon of wine which he and other Indians drank. The confession of Laymance, made to Deputy Sheriff Leard, was not admitted in evidence, but the one made before Judge Pond was allowed. No witnesses were put upon the stand by the defense, and after hearing the evidence, Judge Pond held the defendant over to appear before the Superior Court, fixing bail at $3000. S Laymance, who is 74 years of age, has been considered one of the pillars of the better element of society of Healdsburg, where he has resided over forty years. The defense will try to prove his mental in- competency. SRS ARMY WORMS DISAPPEARING. Hot Weather Exterminating tha Pest in Sonoma County. HEALDSBURG, CAL., July 23.—William Ingalis, who farms one of the largest tracts of land in the Russian River Val- ley, brings the entouraging report that army worms are drying up by the thousands, and that the danger from the pest is past in the region between Healds- burg and Guerneville, . “Inever saw anything like the manner in_which these pests are disappearing,” said Ingalls. “‘In looking over my potato- patch this morning I noticed that the worms have disappeared. Closer inyesti- gation shqwed that thousands were lying on the ground dead. I think the warm weather has done the killing.” “LUCKY” BALDWIN'S OFFER. Tried in Vain to Purchase Handspring From Duwyer. SARATOGA, N. Y., July 23.—Con- siderable talk was occasioned here to-night by an offer made by *‘Lucky’’ Baldwin to Phil Dwyer 0f$50,000 for his grand colt Handspring. The offer was at first ac- cepted, but subsequently declined. In fact Baldwin had gone so far as to have finished writing out a check for the amount and had tendered it to Dwyer who concluded not to accept it. The offer was made at the Grand Union Hotel. A party of horse- men were dlscuning the Futurity and its robable winner. Dwyer remarked that e thought he had the winner in Hand- spring, whom he said was the best colt, of the year. Baldwin replied that Hastings was «rather a fair horse,’ but agreed with Dwyer that Hanaspring was the better of the pair. He then asked Dwyer if he would sell Handspring, and what price he would take. “Fifty thousand dollars,” replied Dwyer. s *‘All right,” said Baldwin, and taking out a check-book filled out a blank for the amount. Dwyer, during the interval, had changed his mind and in refusing the offer said:” “Well, Mr. Baldwiu, if the colt is worth fifty thousand to you I guess he is worth that to me.”” On the Ball Field. ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 23.—Score: St. Louls, 8, 12, 7; Bostons, 10,11,4. Batteries—Staley and Miller; Dolan and Ryan. Umpire, Galvin. LOUISVILLE, KY., July 23.—Louisvills and Philaaelphia game postponed on account of rain. ; PITTSBURG, PA., July 23.—Score: Pittsburgs, 5,9,0; Baltimores, 4,11, 3, Batteries—Hdrt and Merrit; Hoffer and/Robinson. Umpire, eefe. CINCINNATI, Onro, July 23.—Cincinnatis, 3, 8,6; New Yorks, 7,10, 1. Batteries—Phillips and Parrott; Murphy, Clark, and Farrell. Unm- pires—Emsife and 0'Day. CLEVELAND, On1o, July 23.—First game: Clevelands, 9,7, 4; Washingtons, 8, 13, 9. Batteries—Cuppy, Wallace and_Zimmer; An- derson and Maguire. Umpire, Murray. Second game called, owing to darkness, after six innings. Score: Clevelands, 6,7, 0; Wash- ingtons, 3, 6, 5. Batteries—Mercer and Mc- Guire; Young, Wilson and Zimmer. Umpire, Murray. CHICAGO, I1L., July 23.—Score: Chicagos, 9, 9,3: Brooklyns, 6, 12, 4. Batteries—Griflith and Kittredge; Daubstein and Grim. Umpires— Jevne and Burnham, ST. PAUL, MINN., July 23.—St. Pauls, 14; In- dianapols, 5. RACING AT SICRAMENTO, Palito Set a New Mark for Two- Year-Olds at a July Meet. Seven Heats Necessary to Declde the 2;27 Class Trotting Event. SACRAMENTO, Car.,, July 23.—The opening race of the second day’s meeting of the Trotting-horse Breeders’ Association was a trotting event for two-year-olds. In the pools Palito sold favorite at §20, the field going at $8. Don Roberto had slightiy the best of it at the start, but before the quarter was reached Palito went to the front and at the half was tully six lengths to the good, an advantage she retained to the finish. Eureka was second. Time, 2:21%. In the second heat Palito secured the advantage, leading at the quarter by five lengths; at the half she had increased the distance a couple of lengths, and she jogged down the stretch an easy winner. Eureka again took second, and third and fourth moneys were divided between Don Roberto and Claudius. Time, 2:2314. Palito made the two heats in the fastest time ever made by a two-year-old in Amer- ica for July meets and the record of the season, The second event was a trotting race, 2:27 class. Prince Ira, on the strength of his good performance on Saturday, sold fayorite for $20. Native State, a touted ‘‘good thing”” from the south, was not in demand, bringing $17, against $10 for the field. Prin¢e Irh won the advantage in starting, but Knight led by half a length when the quarter was reached, with the balance well bunched. The leaders re- tained this position to the three-quarters. Entering the stretch Knight, who had twice left his feet but retained his position by lightning pick-ups, flew into the air and fell to fifth place, Briar Hill going to the front and winning by a hard drive, with El Benton half a length to the bad, Prince Ira third and Native State fourth, In the second heat, after consideravle switching, Prince Ira settled down as favorite at $10, Native State $5, the field §7. In the get-off Mariposa led the bunch, but at the quarter Briar Hill again took the lead by a half length, with Knight second by two lengths and Native State two lengths in the lead of the field. At the half Briar Hill had gained a length, an advantage he kept half down the stretch, with Native State coming fast. El Benton tried to overhaul the leaders, but the dis- tance was too short, and he finished third, ’v‘vint.il};he favorite just in his rear. Time, In the third Briar Hill, who had two heats to_his credit, sold at $20; Prince Ira, from whom much was still expected, brought $8, and the field $10. Knight got away first and led to the quarter, with Briar Hill close on his wheel. At the half he was leading by a length, with Native State 1n second place and com- ing fast. Briar Hill having made a couple of sliding bobbles fell back to third place. Entering the stretch Native State led by a length, Knight second, with Prince Ira coming like a whirlwind, The latter won by a hairlash, Native State second, Knight third, El Benton fourth, Time, 2:20. In the fourth Prince Ira sold at $20, the field at $5. The Prince led at the quarter b & length, Knight next, Native State third, with Briar Hill up, Before the half was reached Knight went to the front of Prince Ira and Native State, In the stretch Prince Ira shot to the front like a rocket, win- ning by over two lengths, Knight second, Native State third. Time, 2:19%4. In the fifth heat Prince Ira was in the fore bv a head at the guarter, Knight a length behind Native State and the field close up and well bunched. Entering the stretch, Knfiht led by a length and won the heat, Mariposa® second, Prince Ira third, Native State fourth. Time, 2:22. 1n the sixth heat Prince Ira sold at $10 and the field at §5. This by all fodds was the best score of the day. At the quarter Knight led by two lengths with Prince Ira second. At the half they retained their position, but on the far turn the Prince went wrong, which undoubtedly cost him the heat, as he was coming fast. Knight won by six lengths; Prince Ira finished second. Time, 2:23. Before the seventh heat Knight sold a favorite at 10 to 5. He gained the lead and was never headed, winning in a jog, with Prince Ira second, Native State third and Briar Hill fourth, Knight took first mong{, Prince Ira second, Briar Hill third and Natiye State fourth. In the third event, the 2:25 pacing class, Chehalis, the black wonder from the pine- clad hills of Oregon, sold a hot favorite at 20 to 8. Dictatus got away slightly in the lead and was there at the quarter, with Phenol a close second, two lengths ahead of Senator, and the rest bunched. At the half Phenol led by a length and a half. Entering the stretch the webfoot closed up and gave Phenol a close finish, winnin, by a nose,with Senator third. Time, 2:16%2. In the second heat of the pace Chebalis fimed a slight lead, which he increased at e quarter to a length, with Phenol sec- ond and Senator third. At the half they had much the same positions, with the exception that the pace cut out by the leaders proved too hot for the Senator and he dropped back a length or two. The stretch was entered in the same order, the favorite winning by a neck. Time, 2:1514. No pools were soid on the third heat, the Oregonian being a sure winner. He gained the lead at the quarter with Phenol at his neck and Senator ten lengths be- hind. At the half the black wasstill in front. Down the stretch Chehalis retained his Jead without an effort. Birdro came to the frontand finished second, Senator third, and the gray mare fourth, THE SAN JOSE FEUD, Trouble Feared When the Frost Inquest Is Resumed. CHARGES OF THE SON. Insists That Mrs. Dora Frost Robbed the Dead Man’s Body. MONEY HIDDEN IN A TREE. How Two Woodchoppers Became Possessed of Part of the Old Man’s Wealth. SAN JOSE, CaL., July 23.—While armed guards are no longer on duty at the Frost residence, the opposing factions, headed by Mrs. Dora Frost, the widow, and the son Erwin, are not idle, and every move made is watched. - It is said that with the reopening of the inquest, which had been continued awaiting the report of the chem- ist who is analyzing the contents of the dead man’s stomach, the contestants will again assume a warlike attitude, and blood- shed may occur. Erwin Frost claims that his father had from $30,000 to $40,000 buried in the yard at the residence, ana wants to commence digging at once for the cache. The widow denies this, and her assertions are backed up by her adviser, William Vinter. Elezer Frost, who in his old age wasa believer in spiritualism, was at the time of his death surrounded by mediums and be- lievers in that faith, and the son claims that they exercised an undue influence over his father. He asserts that imme- diately after his father’s death the widow and a daughter, Mrs. Wissman, locked themselves in a room with the bedy of the deceased and removed from around his neck a bag containing a map of the spot where the treasure is butied, and it is to keep these people from removing the treas- ure from the hiding-place that a strict watch has been maintained on the prem- ises. Mr. Vinter, who has taken an active part in defending the widow, denies that the oilskin sack contained a map explaining the location of the treasure and says that all it contained was the pictures of the old gentleman’s spirit brides, which photo- graphs had been secured at the instance of alocal medium. At his father’s death Edwin hinted that all was not right and demanded that an inquest be held. The stomachwas re- moved and an analysis is being made to see if traces of poison cannot be discov- ered. The Frost estate is worth at least $125,000 and as there are eleven children a lively time is expected before it is setiled. That the old man was in the habit of hid- ing his money is borne out by the story that two woodchoppers engaged on his ranch a few years ago cut down the wrong tree and found in its hollow trunk $12,000. Itis said that the men immediately left the country and that Frost never recovered a cent of the money. SEARCHING FOR EVIDENCE. Detectives Investigating a Story Affecting the Durrant Case. SAN JOSE, CaL., July 23.—Detective A. B. Bill and Policeman Paul Smith of San Francisco are here trying to secure evi- dence in the Durrant case. It is under- stood that recently two girls from San Francisco visited San Jose and told a friend here that they knew a girl in San Francisco who had been with Durrant in the church on an occasion previous to the deaths of the Lamont and Williams girls; that this eirl could explain why Durrant, if he committed the crimes, had no blood on his clothes. As the girl's evidence would reflect on her character it is thought by local offi- cers hardly possible, even if her identity is revealed, that she would testify to the statement it is alleged she has made. The officers have- been here since yesterday working on the case. Detective Seymour said last night that to his knowledge no officer had been sent, to San Jose on any such mission, and he was surprised when informed of the con- tents of the above dispatch. Yesterday afternoon Chief Crowley when questioned about the young lady who was 1eported as being so anxiously desired by the police, said he did not know anything about her. The police, he said, would be only too glad to know of any such person, but they had only heard about her through the newspapers. CHARGED WITH A HOLD-UP. An Alleged Guoserville Highwayman Ar- raigned at San Jose. SAN JOSE, Cav., july 23.—John Devine, one of the men charged with robbing John Gubser and Charles Vail at Gubserville about two months ago, was arraigned be- fore Justice Herrington at Santa Clara vesterday, and his preliminary examina- tion was set for July 30. The men drove up to Gubser’s store ina cart and robbed the two men who were in the store of about$15and a gold watch. Devine was positively identified as one of the men concerned in the robbery. The prisoner claims that he can prove an alibi, and asked that three witnesses be summoned from San Francisco. HELD FOR MURDER. Demetro Cano Accused of Killing Mer- cedes Verdugo. SAN JOSE, Can.,, July 23.—Demetro Cano, who is accused of having struck Mercedes Verdugo the blow over the head that caused his death, is being held in the County Jail on a charge of murder. The complaint was sworn to by Deputy Con- stable Metejo. At the inquest over the body of Verdugo yesterday the jur{ brought ‘in a verdict that death resulted from meningitis, caused by a blow from a club in unknown hands. The principals to the affray were attending a dance, and the trouble arose over a woman. Shipments of Fruit. SAN JOSE, CAL., July 23.—The overland shipments last week footed up 796,89 pounds, an increase of 330,225 pounds over the same week last year. A shipment of 826,600 pounds of dried pranes went for- ward, while for the same week last year not a pound of any kind of dried fruit was shipped. Canned fruit shipments were 128,970 pounds, and wine shipments reached 161,105 pounds. Green fruit ship- ments amounted to 107,135 pounds, but during the coming week should be many times greater, santa Clara County’s Assessment. SAN JOSE, CAL., July 23.—County As- to be as follows: Real estate, other than sessor Spitzer has just completed his an- nual report, which shows the assessment city "and town lots, $24,310,195; improve- ments, $6,462,160; city and town lots, $12,- 351,260; improvements, $7,030,820; total, $50,154,435; &efirsonni property, $4,721,9355 money, $321,300; solvent creditors, $107,215; total value of all property, $55,304.885; value of property n&ecxed mortgages, $10,390,355; assessed value ofv trust deeds and mortgages on real estate, $10,390,355. Liquor Sold Without License. SAN JOSE, CAL., July 23.—John Blan- chon, who conducts a notorious saloon at the corner of Orchard and Eldorado streets, this morning pleaded guilty before Justice Goss to two charges of selling liquor without a_license umf was fined $50 and $40 respectively. This is the third time he has been arrested for selling liguor without a license. He has now agreed to g0 out of the business. Filed His Final Account. SAN JOSE, Cav., July 23.—R. C. Woods, executor of the estate of Annie M. Fox, deceased, has filed his final aecount, and asks for a distribution of the estate. The estate consists of $3377 in cash and prop- erty to the value of $2136. The heirs are: R. ' D. Fox, Mrs. T. J. Woods and Miss Annie B. Fox. TO KEEP THE STREETS OLEAN. The Merchants’ Association Appeals to the Public for Moral Support. The Merchants’ Association has issued a statement to its members and to the gen- eral public reviewing the good that has been accomplished by the association’s method of sweeping and sprinkling the streets. It says that it has been proved that hand labor has been more economical and satisfactory than the old time methods dnd adds: The association has succeeded in having the Board of Supervisors make an appropriation suflicient for the continuation of the hand labor system of sweeping (including sprin- kling) and has prepared specifications, which, if accepted, with careful watching which is in- tended, on the part of this association, and the | high standard which the Superintendent of | Sireets has established and must maintain, will five this City streets clean, wholesome and free from dust. Other specifications, however, have been submitted to the Supervisors, which, if ac- cepted, would result in undoing much that has beén accomplished by this association and mean a direct return to the old and entirely unsatisinctory method of street S\Vegping. The street committee of the Board of Supervicors will finally consider these different specifica- tions and recommend the adoption oF rejec- tion of the plans prepared by this association, at the new City Hall, at 2:30 o’clock, on Thursday, July 25. % As a rejection of the association’s specifica- tions by the street commitiee would mean the " loss of what has been gained, and a distinct step Dbackward, we earnestly call upon all benevo- lent and other associations and tax-paying | citizens who take a pride in their City and who indorse the work accomplished and the system of street sweeping inaugurated by the Merchants’ Association, to be representéd at that time and place, or to make known their wishes in some other manner to the Supervis- ors. The substance of this appeal is that the association wishes to keep the sweeping out of the hands of a certain political boss who is anxious to use his street sweeping machines and carts and be able to give positions in lieu of political services. THE BARBERS' ASSOCIATION. It Declares Itself in Favor of Home In- dustries. The Barbers’ Association at its meeting last night received the report of the picnic committee, which showed that there were 624 paid admissions, and that there re- mained a surplus of fifty odd dollars, which was turned over to the treasurer. There being considerable trouble about a proper interpretation of the constitution and by-laws, it was determined to revise the same, and a committee of five, com- posed of Less, Klitsch, Miller, Breitwisch and Bernard, was appointed for that pur- pose. The association declared itself in favor of home industry by the adoption of the fol- lowing offered by Secretary Isaacs: ‘WHEREAS, It being a known fact that our markets are deily becoming flooded with East- ern products. thereby taking labor from our home mechanics and causing dullness in home industries, therefore be it Resolved, Thet in_the interests of the cigar- makers of this City it is the sense of this asso- ciation to promote the sale of home-made ci- gars and purchase none but those branded with the California State Blue Label League. Several of the membe? gave vent to in- dignation at the neglect of committeemen in attending to their duties at the picnic and, after a free exchange of opinion, measures were taken to avoid causes of complaint in the future. HE WANTS A WIFE, Labor Commissioner Fitzgerald Re- quested to Furnish a Good Woman. Labor Commissioner Fitzgerald was greatly amused yesterday at a request for a wife made to him' in writing from a farmer whose postoffice address is at Med- ford, Or. On July 21 the farmer wrote the following letter, evidently in good faith: I have what you may very likely think a strange request to make. Can you find among the unemployed women applying to you for situations a good, honest working woman of middle age who would be willing to come out here and get married and_have a good, com- fortable home of her own? If you should see fit to interest yourself I mightsay that I would refer a German Protestant woman, one really n need of a home. I would not object to one small child. I have a good home and some Eroperty in real estate, and can support a wife, ‘an send you good references. Would want a ‘woman that had been raised in the country. Yours truly, B. F. CROUCH, Please use enough of your valuable time to make reply. C. The letter excited the Commissioner’s ire. ‘“Does that fellow think that I am running a free marriage bureau in connec- tiqg with the employment bureau?” he said. The registration of those who want work is increasing every day, but as_an encour- aging offset the orders for help are now coming in rapidly, and many worthy people are furnished with work every day, A Monterey Flyer. A special summer train to Monterey from Third and Townsend streets will be put on next Saturday for the purpose of giving City folk an opportunity of leaving here every Saturday afternoon and returning on the Mor- day morning following, The train will leave this City at 2:15 P. 3. and arrive in Monterey at 5:30 P. v, after making but one stop—at San Jose. It will return to town at 11:30 Mon- day morning. ARE YOU A FRUIT GROWER?? THEN WRITE FOR QUR PRICE ON FRUIT PAPER. PROMPT SHIPMENTS GUARANTEED. M. BROWN & SONS PAPER MANUFACTURERS, SUCCESSORS TO S. P. TAYLOR PAPER CO. 414-416 CLAY STREET. e T, A TR Tt el CITY LIGHT AND WATER, Project to Place Them Under the Control of the Muni- cipality. A START HAS BEEN MADE The Union for Practical Progress in the Van of the Reform Movement. Work in earnest hasbeen commenced by the Union for Practical Progress in the matter of bringing about municipal owner- ship of what the members c!ags as public utilities, such as gas, eleqtrlc-llght f‘“d water works, street-railway lines, ete. The first_efforts of the union will be concen- trated on the light and water problems. Members of the executive con_lmltt'ee are already busy canvassing the s_uu_nhon in its legal phase. As soon as thls_ is ascer+ tained with clearness and certgmty_a re port will be submitted to the union, incors orating also some plan of action. 2 3. M.gReynollls, who, since the death of Charles C. Terrill, is acting president of the union and ex-officio member of the ex- ecutive committee, had this to say of the immediate objects of the union: = We are not going to let the grass grow undes our feet till wge lmgve accomplished something in this matter. As soon as our report has been acted upon by the union, it is the 1ntention of the members to earry thé project of municipal ownership before all the reform and political organizations of the City. It is not'a party question and there is no reason why we should not secure the co-operation of such body, whether it be Republican, Democrat or Popu- H.!t.d 1t l!fB lml&tle\‘ of \_'ziml interest to every resident of the community. - Light and water will {Ie the first subjects that will be handled. It is the most flagrant kind of wiong to grant away the privilege of furnishing these necessaries to private corpora- tions, for which right the City gets notnmr These people are thus permitted to make big fortunes out of their investment at the expense of the general public. In the hands of the mu- nicipality there is no doubt that both water and light could be furnished to the residents at n.muc% lower figure than at present and of & much better quality. We have but little doubt but we shall find many obstacles in the way of carrying out our | ideas, not the least of which will 'bé the legal bulwarks behind which the water and gas and electric companies are intrenched. It is not f\'flposed to weit till even the exist- ing franchises expire, but as soon as we get the proper public sentiment awakened we shall endeavor to have the whole question submitted to & vote of the people, as was done about two months ago in Kansas City. There but a few hundred votes were cast agsinst municipal ownership of the water system, while many thousands were cast in its favor, and I am sure the same preponderance of “;ublic sentiment can be created here by a persistent and intelli- gent agitation of the subject. Of course this state of affairs cannot be brought about in & month or two, or even in a year or two, but that it can be accomplished we have not the slightest doubt, but systeme atic_effort is necessary, and this the Union for Practical Progress infends to inaugurate. Tt is possible that in this work we shall en- counter some constitutional objection to the condemnation and acquirement of the prop- erty of these private corporations, but that can be “remedied by the people of the State by amending the constitution. As an instance of the advantages to the people of owning their own water works the experience of Chicago was cited. Under rrlvute ownership it cost the citizens of hat city $93 57 per 100,000 gallons; under municipal ownership the cost is$3617, con- siderable less than half. Moonstruck is borrowed from astrology. It formerly described one who was driven mad by sleeping in the rays of the moon, |d Fashioned —compound ca- thartic pills, “blue pills,” calomel or other mercurial preparations, should not be used in these days of enlightened medi- cal science, when it is so easy to get a purely vegetable pill in concen- trated form, sugar- coated, in glasa g wvials, at any store where medicines are kept. 5 Dr. Pierce was first to introduce a Lit- tle Pill to the American people. Many have imitated them, but none have ap« proached his *‘ Pleasant Pellets” in true worth, or value, for all Jaxative and ic purposes. Once Used, they are Always in Favor. Assist Nature a little now and then, with a gentle, cleansing laxative, there.. by removing offending matter from the stomach and bowels, toning up and invigorating the liver and quickening its tardy action, and you therelg Temove the cause of a muititude of distressing diseases, such as headaches, indigestion, or dys; ia, biliousness, pimples, blotches, eruptions, boils, constipation, piles, fistula and maladies too numer. ous to mention. If people would pay more attention to properly regulating the action of their bowels, they would have less fre. quent occasion to call for their doctor’s services to subdue attacks of dangerous diseases. i The secondary effect of the “‘Pellets is to keep the bowels open and regular, not to further constipate, as is the case with other pills. Hence, their great popularity, with sufferers from habitual constipation, piles and mglx{eauun. 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