The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, August 28, 1895, Page 2

2 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1895. CREMATED THE BODY. Holmes Believedto Have Slain Little Howard Pitzel. EVIDENCE OF MURDER.| Ghastly Remnants of the Boy’s Remains Gathered in a Cottage. BOLD CRIME AT IRVINGTON. Many Reasons for the Charge| That the Swindler Killed [ the Lad. | NAPOLIS, Ixp., Aug. 27.—In the | chimney of a little frame cottage standing at some distance from the other residences of Irvington, a suburb of this city, detec- tives this morning found the charted bones | of little Howard Pitzel, one of Holmes’ | victims. The find was the reward of a long | and persistent” search by Detective Geyer | of Philadelphia, who came here six weeks | ago, and has been working ever since on | the theory that young Pitzel had been | killed here. | To-day he and Inspector Gary found the | empty cottage at Irvington, which had | been occupied by a man answering Holmes' description and a little boy early | last October. They began a search and soon found a large stove and “the black trunk” in which it had been supposed the body had been shipped away. Further search was rewarded by the find- ing of a number of charred bones in the chimney together with the buttons from the boy’s overcoat. Evidently the child had been murdered in the house and his body cremated there. The two came to the house together and were seen about the place for a week when both disappeared and nothing has been since heard of them. After the detectives left the Irvington house this evening Dr. J. F. Barnhill, one of the former owners of the house, con- tinued the investigation begun by the offi- cers and a thorough search of the house was made. Inachimney were found the charred bones, which Dr. Barnhill says there can be no doubt are those ofa human body, and pieces of skull were found, | which he says are of a boy of about the | age of Howard Pitzel, this fact being judged by the thickness of the skull. Pieces of the femur and other bones were | also found, After bringing forth from the chimney enough remains to satisfy him- self that there could be no mistake Dr. | Barnhill came to this city and madeknown | the facts to Detective Geyer. The latter | saul there was no use in digging further, | as it was evident the chimney contained | the skeleton of their search. To-morrow | all the deposit in the chimney will be re- | moved and a careful search of it made. | The doctor had not fully examined all the contents of the chimney, but of the debris brought further to light he said: “The first and most characteristic cis- covery is the piece of skull. We have the sutures, as I have said. They are very sharp and pointed, characteristic of a hu- man skull. Both plates of bone are well represented. This is a human skull for the reason that the suturesare more de- veloped as to the spines than those of any other animal. “There is also a piece of femur. Al- though it is fearfully charred, we find all the characteristics of human bone—the smooth outer surface that has been cov- ered by periosteum. The animal parts are all burned out. We also found a piece of bone that I should judge to be a part of the pelvis. This is indicated by its thick- ness and strength. “The chimney was full of remains. There is a piece of rib in the handful that I brought out, besides the bones I took from the chimney portions of a trunk, a trunk buckle and a corner protection strip. These correspond with the iron parts of a trunk that were. found under the porch by the detectives this afternoon. There is also the remains of a tintype | photograph. Itis perfect asto snape and thickness, but the likeness has been, burned out. 3 “In my opinion the circumstantial evi- dence that these are the remains of a vie- tim of H. H. Holmes—and vrobably those of the Pitzel boy—is conclusive. The pecuiiar manner in which this man rented the house, the misleading story he told in regard to his sister, the fact that two or three persons positively identified the pictures of Holmes and of the boy Howard Pitzel, the sudden disappearance of the man, and now the discovery of these remains, fogether with the re- semblance to Holmes' other atrocities, make a good case.” NO MONEY IN BULL-FIGHTING. Manager Woife Lost Much Money in the “Carnival.? CRIPPLE CREEK, Coro., Aug. 27.— About all Joe Welfe, manager of the bull- fights, retains as his share of the proceeds are his corduroy knickerbockers, a bright- colored sash, a big sombrero and several cases before the courts for law-breaking. Although over 5000 paid admissions were registered at the Sunday’s entertainment the receipts for that day amount to only $1800. It has developed that some smart scamp had a large number of forged tickets printed which he disposed of at a handsome profit. The expenses of the carnival were over $7000 and the receipts about $2600. Citizens contributed $1000 to inaugurate the enterprise, but Wolfe loses about $4000. After he gets through with the courts he will probably be satistied that bull-fighting is a sport which will not win much money in this country. i il HAMILTON SMITH'S MISSION. Will Examine Gold Properties of the Cripple Oreek Region. CRIPPLE CREEK, Coro., Aug. 27.— Hamilton Smith of London arrived here to-day to examine the resources of the camp. His especial mission is to examine certain properties and make a report io English companies. Aside from being a man of unlimited wealth, Mr. Smith is one of the most accomplished mining en- B S Apollinaris #THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS.” Supplied under Royal Warrants tc Her Majesty the Queen of England, and to His Royal Highness the Princ | ested for many years in the | the city jail. of Wales. 3 gineers in the world, having been inter- gold_fields of South Africa and Australia. He repre- sented the London company which first put the South African gold companies on the London Stock Exchange and from which $25,000,000 was cleanex ug in less than two years. His company has large holdings in the most favored gold sections of the Dark Continent. He will probably remain for a few weeks among the miners of Cripple Creek and will then return to London to make his repor ALl OBJECTIONS OF GREENHUT. Theve Is No End to the Whisky Trust Con- troversy. CHICAGO, IrL., Aug. 27.—Objections to the confirmation of the recent sale of the whisky-trust plants were heard this morn- ing in the Federal court by Judge Seaman. They were made on behalf of Joseph Green- hut, Nelson Morris, John Olmstead and Charles T. Lindsay. The chief point ar- gued was that the court had no jurisdic- tion. Levy Mayer asked that the objections should be stricken from the file, on the ground that Greenhut and other complain- ants were not interested, affected or ag- grieved by the sale. Attorney Eddy, on behalf of the complainants, intimated that, if the objections filed were overruled, his clients would. contest the form of decree and would, if necessary, carry the case to the Supreme Court. FOR KILLING A FARMER. Clabe Miller, Aged 18, Sent to the Peni- tentiary for Life. DALLAS, GaA., Aug 27.—Clabe Miller, an 18-vear-old white boy, has just been sent to the penitentiary for life for killing Hagan Roberts, a wealthy farmer who lived ten miles from here, Miller went to the house to rob it and thought that if he were to kill Roberts the family would run for help, leaving him to loot the place un- interrupted. As he brought down his gun to fire the loose barrel gave a peculiar click as it hit the stock. A youug son of the farmer noted the noise and remembered that Miller had such a gun. The weapon was found in Miller’s possession the next day, and it proved an important link in the chain of evidence that sent him to the venitentiary. TOLD APLAUSIBLE STORY Young Loescher Denied That He Was Responsible for the Explosion. After He Left for the Night Some One Must Have Turned On the Water. DENVER, Coro., Aug. 27.—Helburth P. Loescher, the young engineerof the Gumry Hotel, was brought to the city this morn- ing by Deputy Skeriff Clarke and placed in He tells a fairly well con- nected story of his conduct on the night of the explosion. Said he: “On Sunday night about 10 o’clock I banked the fires and pumped the boiler three-quarters full of water. The glass in- dicated that the boiler was three-quarters full of water when I stopped the pump, and the water gauge was in good working order. I never tied down the safety valve., The safety valve was a weight valve, set between seventy-five and eighty-five pounds. I never in my life tied the valve. “‘The boiler was connected with the city valve system direct and also by a pump. 1f the cock which connected the city water pipes with the boiler was opened, it would letin a flood of cold water. Mr. Gumry would often come down late in the night and help me with repairs and examine the water and steam gauge. That night I left the boiler as I had left it every evening for five years, and [ can’t understand what caused it to explode unless some one came down and tampered with it. “Mr. Gumry took a great interest in the botler, even going so far as to help me with repairs after the elevator was stopped. The tubes frequently leaked, and we would repair them. At 10 o’clock, after banking the fires, I went upstairs, passed through the office, and for awhile watched a game of pool. About 11 o'clock I visited the engine-room, and everything was all right, and then I shut down the elevator and went out on the street. I believe that some one turned the cock connecting the mains of the water system direct with the boiler, and that the flood of cold water in the tube caused the boiler to blow up. “I was not drunk on Sunday night or any other night. I had not had a drink on Sunday up to the time I quit work. I never have drunk much, and I never drank anything but a glass of beer sometimes after hours. I tried once to smoke opium, but that was a long time ago, and it made me sick and I gave it up. I did not run away from Denver because I believed I was responsible for the explosion, but be- cause I was afraid people would believe that I was and would kill me.”” The Coroner’s jury meets to-morrow aft- ernoon to commence the inquiry into the Gumry Hotel horro: SILE OF THE SAVTA FE Judge Caldwell Entered a Decree of Mortgage Foreclosure. After Convening Court at Topeka a Hasty Adjournment Was Taken to Leavenworth. TOPEKA, Kaxs., Aug. 27.—Judge Cald- well entered a decree of mortgage fore- closure sale of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad this afternoon at Leav- enworth. He convened court in this city, and all the details of the decision had been agreed upon by the attorneys representing the many interests involved in the case, when George R. Peck, general solicitor of the company, raised the point that the proceedings were being taken at an ad- journed session of the regular June term and that the legal place for the holding of the June term was Leavenworth. He argued that a decree entered in Topeka might invalidate the entire proceedings. Judge Caldwell agreed with Mr. Peck, and at once adjourned court to Leaven- worth. The Judge and attorney went to Leavenworth on a special train this after- noon, and the decree was formally entered there. The decree is a very voluminous document, covering 177 printed pages. Be- fore entering court to-day the attorneys interested held a consultation, and a num- ber of corrections in the printed copies were made. The corrected document was submitted to Judge Caldwell, and he con- sented to most of the changes, those he ob- jected to being stricken out, and a number that he suggested were embodied in the decree. The manner in which the sale shall be made, the list of the items of in- debtedness to be taken care of is given, and what shall be done by the purchaser is set forth in minute detail. The special Master in Chancery, J. B. Johnson, who will make the sale, will fix the exact date, which, he says, will be within two weeks. DIXONWON ON POINTS Fought Twenty-five Hot Rounds With John Griffin. PLUCKY LIGHTWEIGHTS. Up to the Twenty-First Round the Negro Boy Rushed the Battle. DISPLAYED HIS SUPERIORITY. Boston’s Police Present, But They Found No Occaslon for Interference. BOSTON, Mass.,Aug. 27.—George Dixon, champion featherweight of the world, got adecision over Johnny Griffin this even- ing at the West Newton-street rink, aftera stubborn battle lasting twenty-five rounds. At the end both men were as fresh as when they entered the ring, but owing to an agreement made between the men before the fight, Dixon was declared the winner on points. SBuperintendent of Police Eldridge and a large number of officers were present, but they had no occasion to interfere. About 2000 people attended, including hundreds of Knights Templar. Dixon showed him- self to be Griffin’s superiorin every respect. The evening’s entertainment was opened by an eight-round bout betwcen Mike Doherty of Boston and Johnny Bridges of Waltham, which ended in a draw. There was but a short space of time between this bout and the entrance into the ring shortly afterward. Both men were called to the center by Referee Daly and given instructions, and at 9:55 they shook hands. Dixon opened with a rush, but failed to land. Both got in some stiff left-hand blows on the body. Griffin landed a right on Dixon’s jaw. In the second Dixon began by putting his left straight on Griffin’s face and a right on the jaw. Griffin seemed power- less to stop him and the round was clearly in Dixon’s favor. The third round was opened by Griffin with a straight right in the face. Dixon put a left into Griffin’s stomach. Griffin hit Dixon in the face with his rightand was countered hard by a right swing. Dixon landed six times in the fourth round with his left on Griffin’s jaw and made the latter groggy. Griffin only landed one blow in this round. Round five was opened by Griffin with a left-hand swing on Dixon’s jaw. ‘The round ended by both men breaking from a clinch. Both sparred for an opening in the sixth. The colored boy’s left keptat its work on Griffin’s jaw and only received but a few in return. In the seventh Dixon appeared to be in the best condition, Griffin being still slightly winded. Dixon sent in a right uppercut, which landed light on Griffin’s face. He then swung right and left twice, Janding each time. Griffin put two lefts into Dixon’s face, and the colored boy fought more cautiously. Dixon lost no time in getting to work in the eighth. Hé rushed:at Griffin and landed him outside of the ropes. He sprang to his assistance, but the referee began to count the seconds. At the end of eight he got up and continued the fight. ‘With the exception of this incident it was a tame round. In the ninth Dixon landed his straight left time and again, making a chopping- block of Griffin’s jaw. Griffin appeared groggy and did not strike a blow. He went to his corner breathing hard. Dixon was the aggressor up to the twenty-first round, but Griffin stood his punishment well. Griffin began to force the fighting in the twenty-first and planted a heavy right square on Dixon’s face. The latter then walked about the ring. Dixon swung right and left on Griffin’s jaw and Griffin stuck his right on the face twice, then in the neck. This was Griffin’s round. Both men stepped to the center for the twenty-fourth. They mixed matters a little and Griffin got in some effective work. When the bell rang they were in good condition, neither showing any effects of the hard work. In the twenty-fifth and last round they started for each other like animals. They punched each other in the body and clinched. Griffin got in a straight right on Dixon’s face. Dixon retaliated and they mixed, both getting in hard blows on the face. ON THE EASTERN TRACKS. the Trotter Cephas Upset Fleetwood. NEW YORK,N. Y., Aug. 27.—The neat little New York trotter Cephas upset the talent in the 2:15 class trot to-day at Fleet- wood and won a great race, trotting the fourth heat in 2:1134. Alix was driven an exhibition mile dur- ing the afternoon, and she prised the horsemen by turning the trick in 2:0814. 2:17 class; trotting; purse $2000. Benton Wilkes, b. s., by Alcyone, wo Catherine Ley- burn second, Scranton Belle third. Best time, 2:35 class; trotting; Lhner-sen-olda; purse $2000. Larabie, by Jay Bird, wo edaes second, Fred Kohl third. Best time, 2:163/. 2:30 class, %ucing, purse $2000; Bumps, b, g., by Baron Wilkes, won, Katie Greenlander second, Gretchen third. Best time, 2:1 15 class, trotting, purse $3000 phas, b, Cyril, won, Bravado second, Rose Leaf th est time, Zzlly. SHEEPSHEAD BAY, N. Y., Aug. 27.—Six fur- longs, Right Royal won, Floretta IV second, Ben Brush third. Time, 1:13 3-5. Five furlongs, Silver 11 won, Hamilton II sec- ond, Runover third. Time, 1301 3-5. One mile, Sun Up won, Irish Reel second, Kennet third. Time, 1:41. One mile and a furlong, Emma C won, i)gl;k&r- second, Nankipoo third. Time, One mile and a furlong, Sir Dixon Jr. won, Candelabra second, Dag ett third. Time, 1 One mile on_turf, Pr Francis won, Henry Young second, Brandywine third. Time, 1:41. GALESBURG, IrL., Aug. 27.—The first day’s racing of the two weeks' meeting over the Williams track opened to-day with a large crowd and a good track. Three-minute trot, two-year-olds, 21000, Practical won, Caid second, Baroness arguerite third. Time, 2:2114. Three-minute pace, two-year-olds, purse $2000, Ananias won, Flossié F second, Mid- night L third. Best time, 2:12. :10 trot, purse $2000, Annine won, Kolena second, Bryson third. Best time, 2:143¢. Three-minute trot, rse $2000, Dentine o, May Ross second, Fannie Hemman third. t'time, 2:1315. ST. LOUTS, Mo., Aug. 27.—Results: Six fur- 3‘1"&0""““ on, Mollie Bsecond, Harolaine rd. e, 1:1814. s won, Sixty second, Ha: Talent at o 237, purse Six furlongs, Be mony third. Time, 1:1914. Seven furlongs, Gold Corn won, Fra Diavolo second, Invercauld third, Time, 1:38%. Five furlongs, Senceine won, William Duke Jr.second, Flute third. Time, 1:05%. Six furlongs, Sir Vassar won, Lizei f. second, sults Judge Dubois third. Time, 1:1! furlongs, Black Hawk won, Queen May second, Twiakle third. Time, 1:16 = LOUISVILLE, K¥., Aug. 27.— lon Seven furlongs, Birmingham won, Fayette Belle second, Rasper third. Time, 1:30. Four and & half furlongs, Cioverdale won, Summer Hours second, Nancy T thirds Time, :58, Five-eighths of a mile, Montella won, Lawanda second, Latoraine thira. Time, 1:08. One mile and seventy yards, Fraulein won, Greenwich second, Tuptoy;hhd. Time, 1:48, BAD FOR THE BRUISERS. Opinion of Texas’ Attorney-General on the Proposed Fight. ATUSTIN, Tex., Aug. 27.—Attorney-Gen- eral Crane this morning handed down his opinion in the Corbett-Fitzsimmons prize- fight case in reply to the interrogatory of Sheriff Cabell of Dallas County as to whether he had any legal right to shoot down people while attempting to suppress a fight. The Attorney-General's reply is to the effect that prize-fighters, referees, etc.,, constitute an unlawful assem- blage, and the statutes of the State make special provisions for the disband- ment of such unlawful assemblages; that the Sheriff is empowered to summon a posse or even the militia to his aid, and in case the fighters will not cease theirunlaw- ful conduct, then that the statutes specially provide that homicide is justifiable when absolutely necessary to suppress riot or unlawful gatherings, The Attorney-Gen- eral concludes his opinion by saying that while he does not believe it necessary, still if it is necessary, the statutes provide that the Sheriff can use firearms in disbanding any unlawful assemblage. AT THE TENNIS TOURNAMENT. Hovey Defeats Wrenn and C. E. Sands Won From R. C. Sands by Default. NEWPORT, R. I., Aug. 27.—Another good day, although sunless for the first time during the week, and another large gathering of spectators, the biggest during the tournament, were the conditions under which the match for the National cham- pionship of 1895 was opened this morning. Altogether, while Hovey has often dis- played more showy tennis, he has never played a better game or one more desery- ing to win on its merits. Hovey beat ‘Wrenn 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. In the consolations, fourth round, C. E. Sands beat R. C. Sands by default. On the Ball Field. BROOKLYN, N. Y., Aug. 26.—Brooklyns 12, 19, 4; St. Louis 5,9, 1. Batteries—Gum- bert, Chronin and Burrell; Kissinger, Ehret, Peitz and Otten. Umpire—Murra; NEW YORK, N. Y., Aug. 7, 11, 1; Louisvilles 8, 10, . Batteries— Meekin and Wilson, Inks and Warner. Um- pire—Jevne, BOSTON, Mat Aug. 27.—Bostons 13, 15, 1; Pittsburgs 8,9,3. Batteries—Stivetts ana Ganzel, Hart and Merritt. Umpire—0’Conuvor. PHILADELPHIA, PA., Aug. 27.—Philadel- phias 6,7, 2; Clevelands, 7, 14, 2. Batteries— Carsey and Clements, Knell, Cuppy and Zim- mer. Umpire—Emslie. BALTIMORE, Mp., Aug. 27.—Baltimores 10, 17, 1; Cincinnatis 0, 5, 4. Batteries—Mc- Mahon and Robinson, Dwyer and Vaughn. Umpires—0’Day and Burnham. WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 27.—First game: ‘Washfngtons 4, 13, 1; Chicagos 5, 13, 2. Bat- teries—Anderson and McGuire, Hutchison ana Kittredge. Score of second game: Wash- ingtons 6, 11, 1; Chicagos 7,10, 1. Batteries— Corbett and McGuire, Dolan and Donohue. Umpire—Keefe. ZLegal Talent for the St. Paul Road. MILWAUKEE, Wis., Aug. 27.—The ap- pointment of Burton Hanson of Milwaukee as general solicitor of the Chicago, Mil- waukee and St. Paul Railroad was offi- cially announced to-day. Mr. Hanson succeeds John N. Fish, who resigned the position about a year ago. The position that George R. Peck, now of the Santa Fe road, will occupy with the St. Paul road is that'of general counsel. Mr. Hanson now takes the place that Mr. Fish used to fill, and Mr. Peck will discharge the duties that formerly fell to the lot of the general counsel. The promotion of Mr. Hanson takes effect September 15. Tetired jor the Season, LONDON, Exe., Aug. 27.—The Standard says the Prince of Wales’ cutter Britannia has finished her racing for this season. She went to Cowes Monday afternoon to be dismantled. She carries forty winning flags. The Prince has presented to Cap- tain Carter a silver jug and various gifts to the remainder of the crew as a token of his appreciation of the handling of the yacht. Vanderbilt Buys Hors NEW YORK, N. Y. Aug. 27.—William K. Vanderbilt has begun his career as a turiman. He bas just bought from Pierre Lorillard sixteen thoroughbred mares in pursuance of his plan of founding a breed- ing and racing establishment in France. WODDLAND TRACK EVENTS The Coast Record for Three- Year-Olds Lowered by Zombro. One Heat In the 2:27 Class Trot Made Without Trouble in 2:14 1-4. WOODLAND, Car., Aug. 27.—Another surprise greeted the horsemen at the Dis- trict fair here to-day. Zombro lowered the coast record, held by himself, for the three-year-old class from 2:15}{ to 2:1414. It was done in the 2:27 class trot, for all ages, with five entries. The first event of to-day was the unfin- ished 2:16 heat. It was won by Chehalis in 2:11 and 2:13%4. The next event was a running race, three-quarters of a mile, with seven en- :fies. It was won by John M. Palmer in 11634, A’2:30 class pacing race, all ages, with ten entries was then pulled off. The favor- ite, Ruby M, was beaten. Javelin sold in the field at $16 to $4, and won in three straizht heats, > The fourth event was the surprise. There were five entries. The list included Zombro, Letter B, McZeus, Columbus 8 and Silver Bee. The bookmakers had Zombro slated at $3 to $5 for the race; McZeus at even money; Columbus S $8 to $1; Silver Bee and Letter B $30 to $1. Zom- bro took three straight heats without a struggle, and was not pushed at any time. Time, 2:16}£, 2:163 and 2:14%{. The first uarter in the last heat was made in :35, the half in 1:09, the three-quarters in 40. McZeus is a brother to Zombro, and is owned by the same man who was anxious to get both horses in the same race in order to test McZeus' ability. He is satis- fied that they do not belong in the same company. The bicycle circuit riders are here, and have been treated royally by the Wood- land cyclers. e Killed by a Cowboy- BUTTE, Moxt., Aug. ‘Word has been received here of a triple killing that occurred at Sweet Grass, on the interna- tional boundary, yesterday. William Lorug a cowboy for the “F” outfit, who is said to be a whisky-smuggler, killed a mounted policeman named Richardson. After shooting Richardson Long went to C. B. Tool’s ranch, where he Kkilled Ira Brown, the foreman of the sheep ranch. The latter before dying shot Long, killing him almost instantly. Long’s mother lives at Los Angeles, Cal. [ o ohin ey Werts Remains in Jail. DENVER, Coro., Aug. 27.—Frederick Wertz, the Philadelphia bank clerk, failed to obtain bail to-day and still languishes in jail to await a hearing next Friday. He made an effort to secure bail from friends in the Denver Athletic Club, where he was entertained as a guest before the exposures of his crime were made. Witnesses will be brought here from Philadelphia. Wertz continues to maintain a non-committal attitude, saying he intends to fight to the REVISION GF CODES, Legal Education Dis~ cussed by Learned Professors. UNIVERSITY MEN’S IDEAS Conditions Have Changed Since the Political Arrange= ment of a Century Ago. NEW LAWS AND OLD JUSTICE. Members of the American Bar As- soclation Heard Some Interest- Ing Arguments. DETROIT, MicH., Aug. 27.—The section of legal education of the American Bar Association met this afternoon. The meeting was opened by the chairman, Pro- fessor James Bradley T. Hayer of Harvard University, who delivered an address on the study of law at universities. He said it had been stated lately that every generation had a right to make its own laws, to the end that the living should not be governed by the dead. Thereisa suggestion of truth in this paradox. “When we established our new political arrangement a hundred years ago,” said he, “we made a new branch of constitu- tional law, and the modern introduction of steam engines, the application of elec- tricity and the thousand inventions and corporate associations of the age present new problems in law which the new gen- eration should settle in their own way. But although new laws are made, law 13 not new. Justice and the notion of what is reasonable and conventional is old and stable, and the new law turns out to be only the application to new situations of these old conceptions. The legal task of every generation is the same—to see that justice has its course.” In conclusion the professor said: “If, then, we of the American bar would have our law hold its place among the great objects of human study and contempla- tion; if we would breed lawyers well grounded in what is fundamental in its learning and its principles, competent to handle it with the courage that springs from assured knowledge and inspired with love of it, men who are not indeed in any degree insensible to worldly ambitions and emoluments, who are rather filled with a wholesome and eager desire for them, but whose minds have been lifted and steadied and whose ambitions purged by a knowl- edge of the great past of their professions, of the secular processes and struggles by which it has been, is now, and ever will be struggling toward justice and emerging into a better conformity to the actual wants of mankind, then we must deal with it at our universities and our higher schools, as all other sciences and all other great and difficult subjects are dealt with as thoroughly and with no less expendi- ture of time and money and effort.” Professor E. W. Huffcut of Cornell Uni- versity followed with a paper on ‘‘The Re- lation of the Law School to the Univer- sity.” He cited findings to show thata man who is a graduate of a college or uni- versity is better equipped than the person who has not undergone such training. The professor said that the study of law was put on the same basis as any other study in one of the California universities, and at the end of four years the student is graduated as a bachelor of arts of law. He thought there should be a real and vir- tual connection between the university and the law school. To-night at the Y. M. C. A. Hall the Michigan and Detroit members tendered a formal welcome to the visitors. In the absence of President G. V. Lothrop, ex- Minister to Russia, who 1s in feeble health, Hon. Don M. Dickinson made the address of welcome. After the adjournment of the Michigan and Detroit bar to-night the members of the American Bar Association attended an informal reception given to Justices Brown and Brewer of the Supreme Court of the United Statesand James C. Carter, president of the American Bar Asso- ciation, at the residence of General R. A. Alger. OUN UNIFOEM LEGISLATION. Important Work at the Conference of State Commissions. DETROIT, MicH., Aug. 27.—The con- ference of the State Commissions on Uni- form Legislation came to a close this morning. Judge McCallister of Con- necticut reported that the formation of new commissions was thoroughly covered by the American Bar Association. The special committee on National legis- lation reported that they found it inex- pedient at this time to do anything towards securing the appointment of a Federal commission by Congress. The conference will meet again next year three working days before the American Bar Association meeting and at the same place. Committees on trading corporations and on insolvency were added to the standing committees which were appointed by the president. WAS UNCLE SAM'S LOSS, Machinery of Sugar Experi- mental Stations Sold to Junk-Dealers. One Letter From a Planter, Offering a Good Price, Was Entirely Overlooked. WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 27.—Secre- tary of Agriculture Morton said to the CaLL correspondent to-day that of all the buildings and machinery at sugar experi- mental stations thus far sold by Govern- ment agents $3704 has been realized. The machinery and buildings cost over $50,000. This includes the machinery and all stations except Runnymede, Fla., which will probably be sold in a day or two to a sugar man, and it will bring a better price than that heretofore sold to junk-dealers. The Secretary has one bid of $2000 for it. Congressmen Price and Meyers of Louis- iana called on Secretary Morton to-day and protested emphatically against his action in closing out such experimental stations at New Orleans and causing ma- chinery to be sold to junk-dealers. Repre- sentative Myers is himself the proprietor of a laree sugar plantation in Louisiana, and he told retary Morton that had he known that machinery was :nlnf to be disposed of he would have bought it him- self, paying far more than Uncle Sam realized from the junkedealer. Both Rep- resentatives declared that the New Orleans experimental station was a success and a good thin conducted by Professor Stubbs. They said the latter had written Secretary Morton several times recom- mending that the station be not aban- doned. Secretary Morton said he had never seen such a letter. He ordered a search insti- tuted and Professor -Stubbs’ letters were found 1n possession of a clerk. They had never been referred to Secretary Morton. The latter expressed his regrets to the Louisiana Congressmen that he had sold the machinery at the New Orleans station. It transpires that although Congress ap- propriated $10,000 for meeting current ex- penses of sugar experimental stations Sec- retary Morton had not seen fit to use any of this money. e — STRUCK BY A HUGE ROCK. An Accident to the California Express in Colorado. LEADVILLE, Coro., Aug. 27.—What came very near being a very serious acci- dent occurred this evening on the Colo- rado Midland between this place and Granite. The California express coming West was struck by a huge rock that had rolled down the mountain side, com- pletely telescoping the baggage-car and one end of the smoker. Luckily only three persons were caught in the wrecked cars. F. J. O’'Connor of New York and two whose names were not learned were dan- gerously, if not fatally, injured. Had the massive rock, which weighed at least 100 tons, struck the sleeper, the loss of life would have been terrible, as every berth ‘was occupie SWIFT 1N LIGHT WINDS First Public Performance of the Valkyrie in American Waters. Dunraven’s Boat Dodged the Vigi- lant and Declined an Im~ promptu Race. NEW YORK, N. Y., Aug. 27.—The Val- kyrie is a witch in light winds. She took her first spin under racing canvas in American waters this afternoon, and while the manner in which she was han- dled made it impossible to obtain a line on her abilities, enough was shown to arouse some suspicion as to the safety of the America cup, particularly if there hap- pens to be a light wind and a smooth sea on the international race days. George J. Gould was out with the Vig- ilant and gave the Valkyrie an elegant opportunity for an impromptu race, but the wily Britisher, after apparently ac- cepting the gage of battle, bore around and ran up the lower bay instead of fol- lowing the Vigilant outside of Sandy Hook. For an hour after the Vigilant had been left in the lurch the black-hulled flyer dodged the newspaper tugs and maneu- vered in the main ship channel and in the Horseshoe,but never held a straight course ten minutes at a time or poked her nose outside where the Vigilant was cruising, stretching sails for Thursday’s race and waiting for a brush. Summing up what could be judged of the Valkyrie’s performance to-day, it may be said that she removed all doubt as to her ability to go wonderiully fast in light winds. She showed a marvelous quickness 1n stays and she carries better-fitting can- vas than the American boats. On the other hand the Valkyrie showed signs of tenderness, heeling over more without a topsail than Vigilant did with one in an eight-knot breeze, and she made more fuss in the water than either the De- fender or Vigilant. Her behavior indicated that Lord Dun- raven has built a light weather boat, and he is speculating on racing in a wind of fifteen knots or less. Her sail spread is very large, and the tremendous power ob- tained from it drives her hull through the water at a great pace, but in much ofa blow or in a thrash windward in a nasty sea the indications are that the Valkyrie would not hold her own with the Defender. Bl COUNTERFEITERS CAPTIURED. A Big Gang Arrested by Oficers in Oklahoma. PERRY, O. T., Aug. 27.—The United States officials at this place are elated at the capture of a big iang of counterfeiters. The capture is one of the most important ever made in the West. For a long time the Western States have been floode§ with spurious coin. The offi- cers have worked with great diligence, but until lately without success. A short time ago information wasfie- ceived that the counterfeiters had their headquarters in a cave on the banks of the Arkansas River, in the Kaw Indian coun- try. The most careful Qrepamliona were made by theofficers. On Saturday night a party of United States deputy marshals sur- sounded the place and surprised the gang in the midst of its work. There were fif- teen of them in the cave at the time. They at once opened fire on the officers Fads And Fashions Come and go in the Picture Frame business as in wearirg apparel. At one time a particular style of molding takes the popular fancy, only to be succeeded by something entirely different. We keep “up to date” examples of all the popular designs and new finishes. At present nearly all oaks in good moldings are quar- ter sawed and finished either in antique or dark English color. Some are plainand some are decorated with small ornamented beads. Nearly all hardwood frames are made of oak. Some pictures look well in such woods as cherry, mahogany, birch, maple, Hungarian ash more, chest- nut and curly redwood. e have them all, and have competent salesmen who know and will tell you what is best for your picture if you require any assistance toldecl‘de. i 1 5 n fa moldings—gold, cream an gold, w! 'cey and silver, russet olive and apple-green are mostly used. For cabinet and Paris panel frames, the demand is for white metal, brass, silver and leather. Our variety of fine leather frames, both plain and silver mounted, is not equaled else- where, and the prices are all right on everything. o We have recently received several new things in photographs, small ones under Ehu panels and large ones for framing. 'he new lines of banquet and piano lamps and onyx tables, received about two weeks ago, give the best values and have mven the best sellers that we have ever in our store. Uur factory is located at 710 to 720 Minna street, and our Store and Sales- rooms are at 741, 743, 745 Market street. opposite Grant_avenue, with Branches at ortland and Los Angeles. Visitors al- ways welcome. SANBORN, VAIL & 60, and made a break for freedom. Seven of them succeeded in getting awa{, but eight ‘were captured, together with a large quan- tity of spurious coin, material and ap- pliances for counterfeiting. The prisoners are: Benjamin Henry, Charless Oross, John Cross, Joseph Roberts, Charles Boyd and Samuel Becy. The names of the two others nr%l;mknotwn. e capture, it is believed, will probably check the flood of counterfeit mox?e that has poured into Kansas, Texas and ;ndinn Territory. —_— WAS McCULLOUGH'S COMPANION, Aged Mrs. Stetson Died in a Hospitad From Fever. DUBUQUE, Iowa, Aug. 27.—Mrs. Ades line Stetson, companion of John McCul- lough in his greatest triumphs, is dead in Mercy Hosplta} under circumstances as sad as those whick marked the close of the tragedian’s eareer. Mrs. Stetson was in her sixty-seventh year, and came to Du- buque last spring to play in an open-air theater. The venture was not successful and she was about to leave for St. Joseph, Mo., to_join the Johnson Opera Company when she was stricken with brain fever, in a delirium of which she passed away. She leaves a daughter in the profession, Lillian Price. Mrs. Stetson was for many years a member of Ben de Bar's stock company in St. Louis, and also_played leading char- acters for William J. Florence and was long associated with the late John W, Nor- ton. Among her effects were found letters from prominent actors responding to ap- peals for assistance. T A Caught in a Cloudburst. FREMONT, NEBR.,Aug. 27.—Meager par- ticulars are obtainable of a cloudburst be- tween Elkhorn and Waterloo. The Union Pacific fast mail was caught in it and nearly washed from the rails and delayed three hours. The track gave way behind the train. Great damage was done to crops. e ——————————————————————— NEW TO-DAY. Let women and men wear what they consider rational. Bicycle garments have come to stay. We are the chief dispensers of the proper kind. New Fall styles in Men’s Walking Suits, anywhere from $10 to $15. You can get cheaper ones—have some left ourselves—but garments that have the fabrics, the work- manship, the of-to-day appearance that these have CAN'T costless and DO cost 20 per cent more anywhere else. As to OVERCOATS —See our all~ wool Kerseys, biue, black and brown; we could get $12 50 for them, as others do. We ask $9 50. Juvesize Specrans— Beautiful line of Bcotch Tweed Reefer Suits, with large braided sailor collar, at $4; ages 4 to 12, Complete assortment of children’s suits, Zouave styles, all shades, $2 50; ages 3 to 6. 0Odd Knee Pants, 50c. Autumn Neckwear, Night Robes, 50c. Another supply of those Fedora Hats that hatters sell at $1 50--your cholce at 95c. Any purchase, from 5c up, entitles you to a guessing chance to win a blcycle. Roos Bros. 27-37 Kearny St. Send for catalogue and samples. We’ll tell you how to order by mall. FREE AS AIR A 50c; Men’s 'Dr. McKenzie’s Catarrh Cure Can be Had at Joy’s. The celebrated Catarrh Cure of Dr, McKenzie has made a name for itself in of testimonials by rich and poor attest the value of this Catarrh Cure. To prove its relief, To prove its worth, A SAMPLE will be given to you free, The more chronic the case the better. E. W. JOY, BALDWIN PHARMACY Cor. Market and Powell Sts. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Socond-Hand Adjustable Barher Chairs, $5.00 to $15.00. 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