The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, September 20, 1895, Page 3

THE SA FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1895. ALONG THE COAST. The Grand Council, Y. M. L., Attends Strictly to Business. GREAT HEADWAY MADE. Washington’s Birthday to Be a Day of Formal Cele- bration. THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS. John Lynch of Oakland Chosen Grand Presldent—Supreme Delegates’ Report. VALLEJO, Car., Sept. 19. — This has been an eminently business-like day with the delegates to the Young Men’s Institute Grand Co! in Vallejo. After a timely rest from rounds of gayety and social pleasures they were in a mood this morn- ing conducive to sincere work and a great deal of it, and they actually transacted the ma, 0 far before the cot Wed or portion of business esday evening settled down ealmly in light of the two former evenings with their grand ball and uproarious high jinks. For there was nothing more exciting than an open-air concert at Georgia and Sacra- s. The musicians came from he Independence at Mare Island, with their leader, Professor Contrado, who, by the way, is one of the best musicians in the United States Navy. There were solo- ists among them—a trombone player, with a nice technique and considerable grace of expression; a young violinist, who was at home with classical and difficult composi- John Lynch, the Newly Elected Grand President Y. M. L. tions, and Signor Contrado himself de- lighted his large audience with “Schu- bert’s Serenade’ asa cornet solo, supported by his band. The concert was over early i then the delegates, wearied of sight- ing, marching and debating, scattered to their temporary homes fora good night’s rest. So at 9 aA. . to-day they were gathered in Odd Fellows’ Hall ready for work. The mor minutes before 2 . ing session lasted until a few a. Proposed amend- ments to the constitution of the Grand Counc il and subordinate councils were dis- , but only two were adopted. An ment regulating the duties of coun- was rejected. The other propositions voted down were: Providing for the i nce of property of subordin- ate councils, redncing assessments from $1 to 50 cents, creating an optional sick and benefit system, limiting and changing dur- ation of sick benefit payments, denying them to members who are not examined by the council physicians or some other ¥ q d doctor, providing for a social d in the branches from 10 per cent of d the total sums realized from entertainments and socials. \The one successful amendment was pro- | ed by William P. Martin of Alimeda Counc 47. It provided for a change in the order of business by transposing the order of *‘report of executive com- mittee” and “reading bills.” A resolution was adopted in the nature of an amendment which provided that an- nual se 13 of the Grand Council be held in Aungust each year; also that Washing- ton’s birthday, Febrnary 22, be designated Y. M. L day. It was further decided that on the recurrence of this day general cele- brations shall be held by the members and subordinate councils throughout the Pa- cific Coast jurisdiction, which includes the coast States and British Columbia. Several changes were made in the ritnal of the order, by which some pruning was done and more directness given the cere- monial. J. J. McDade, past grand president and chairman of the Supreme Council dele- gation, elected a year ago, came up on the morning train from San Francisco and submitted a long report on the proposed session of that body. In the report he announced that he had advised with the delegates elected by the Atlantic juris- diction to the Supreme Council. As a result of these negotiations the local su- preme delegates accepted the Eastern men’s suggestion to meet in a Western city early next year. The Pacific supreme delegates selected Denver as the place of meeting and February 15, 189, as the date for the convention of supreme delegates of the order. The report was signed by J. A. Van Nevel, J. F. Sullivan, James F. Smith, Samuel J. Haskins, E. I. Sheehan and J. J. McDade. It was adopted unanimously. A copy was ordered sent to the Atlantic jurisdiction Grand Council, which meets next Monday at Indianapolis, Ind. The question of representation at the BSupreme Council was taken up, and as the Atlantic jurisdiction determined on omne delegate for every 1000 members and two delegates-at-large a resolution was adopted providing that there be two delegates-at- large from this coast instead of one to con- form with the Atlantic body. Judge Ryan, a delegate from Vallejo Council No. 13, presented a gavel and block made from a piece of the old flag- ship Hartford to Grand President Frank Kierce. The gavel and its accompanying block were of hard old oak. Judge Ryan in the course of a happy address said that as the Grand Council had come to Vallejo, which was a naval town that treasured memories of heroes who made the old United States ship famous in defending the flag and the country, Vallejo Councit thought that the gavel and block from the Hartford would be appropriate souvenirs of this occasion. Grand President Kierce accepted the present as a pleasant ‘mewmory of a pleas- ant visit to Vallejo,and he took it as a fit- ting reminder of the institute’s motto, ““Pro Deo, Pro Patria.’ The election of grand officers for the en- suing year began with the grand presi- dent. James Gallagher, second grand vice-president, Fresno, nominated John Lynch of Oakland. J.J. Greany placed E. J. Sheehan of San Francisco in nomina- tion and Rev. W. D. McKinnion of Rio 0 named Samuel J. Haskins of San Francisco. There were three ballots. Haskins with- drew after the second, leaving the field to Lynch and Sheehan. The contest was ex- citing, the vote being ver but on the third ballot X votes and Sheehan fifty-nine, while two were de- clared scattering. Grand President-elect John Lynch is the only member of the institute who has held a grand office consecutively from the date of the first Grand Council in San Fran- cisco. He was the pioneer president of Oakland Council No. 6, a delegate to the first Grand Council; was elected grand treasurer then and held the office for eight consecutive years, and last year was elected a grand director, in which capacity he is attending this Grand Council. An adjournment was taken for lunch and the delegates proceeded shortly after to Mare [sland, where they spent the aft- ernoon viewing the yards and ships. The election of grand officers was re- sumed late in tne afternoon when the del- egates returned from Mare Island. ! Henry A. Young of Tacoma was elected | first grand vice-president; Rev. W. D. McKinnon, Rio Vista, grand second vice- president; George A. Stanley, San Fran- cisco, grand secretary; John O’Donnell, San Francisco, grand treasurer; George | Tait, Santa Cruz, grand marshal; Frank | Johnson, Menlo Park, grand inside senti- nel; Charles Hegley, San Francisco, grand outside sentinel. The election of grand | directors followed, and John T. Ryan, Val- | lejo, Rev. E. J. O'Dea, Portiand, Or., P. | T. Quinn, Spokane, Wash., and W. H. | Keary, New Westminster, B. C., were | elected by acclamation. Seven places re- mained to be filled, and for them the fol- lowing delegates were placed in nomina- tion to be elected to-morrow: T.B. Slevin, | A. R. Denike, J. J.O'Brien, J. A. Nack, | T. B. McGinnis, T. E. Collins, A. F. St. | Sure, J. C..O’Donnell, Dr.” T. H. Morris, J. P. Brady, J. C. Gorman and E. G. Gal- lagher. The Grand Council adjourned to meet to-morrow morning and to prepare for the | carnival, the coming of Rex and later on a masque ball in Farragut Theater. INRRIATION'S INTEREST, Resolutions Adopted by the Convention at Albu- querque. Congress Asked to Continue the Work of Surveylng In the Arid Sections. | ALBUQUERQUE, N. M., Sept. 19.—The | irrigation congress met at 9 o’clock this | morning. After a number of congratula- tory speeches and a few closing remarks v the president the fourth session of the National irrigation congress adjourned sine die, to meet next year in Pheenix, | Ariz., the day of the meeting to be fixed by | the National executive committee in con- | Junction with a local board of arrange- | ments to be chosen by the people of Pheenix. The following resolutions were | adopted: Irrigation is the basis of & form of sgricul- ture, and the diversified production it insures means the industrial independence of the | family unit. The proof of this claim was seen | in the fact that there was little hunger or nard- ship in irrigated districts during the severe de- pression of 1893. Irrigation means a la percentage of land ownership. In Massa- chusetts between 70 and 80 per cent of the people are landless tenants. In irrigated Utah 90 per cent of the people are landed pro- prietors. Irrigation means small farms and neighboring associations. We point to the | colonies of Southern California, where the owners and tillers of the soil live close to the school, the church and the public, and in some instances enjoy the conveniences of free postal | delivery. We challenge the world to furnish another example, upon_any cou ditions, which distri dustrial and social advantages so evenly among &ll the people as is done by the economic life of Western Amer- ica, so far as it has yet developed. In order that the Nation may utilize this region to the highest advantage, as its natural outlet for the surplus energies and_increasing population, it is indispensable that the citiz should have the earnest co-operation of th American people. Legislation suited to the peculiar needs of this imperial domein is of urgent necessity. We declare that it should be the policy of Congress to irame laws which will enable the eople to obtain possession of tle arid public ands upon terms which beara fair relation to the cost of reclamation, and that this cost | shall be regnlated by public anthority, and not left to the determination of unrestricted private enterprise. i | We declare that works of irrigation, whether built by private enterprise, by effort or by the Stat onld be supervised by some public authorily, State or Nationai, to the end that only works of proper engineering character shall be constructed, aud that life | and property shall be conserved. We demand the extension of the policy of forest reservations begun under the admin tration of President ilarrison and continue under that of President Cleveland. We are not prepared to suggest a_definite outline in full detail of such National legisla- tion as will ultimately be required to settle the | vast and complex problems involved in the | complete utilization of the arid public do- main. We also ask for the appointment of a com- | mission to act in conjunction with the author- ities of Mexico and Canada in adjudicating the | conflicting rights that.have arisen, or may | hereafter arise, on streams of an internations character. | Resolved, That Congress at its next session be | | deravle scele of con- | | most earnestly required to appropriate $250,- 000 for the continuation of irrigation surveys, as heretofore carried on under the direction of the Department of the Interior. —— SANTA PAULA RUNAWAYS. Captured at Los Angeles on Their Way to Fight Redskins. LOS ANGEL CaL., Sept. 19.—Three boys—Richard N. Cooper, Bertie Cooper | and Peter Peralta—ranging from 8 to 14 years of age, rode to_the East Side police station last night and asked Sergeant Mec- | eigh where they could obtain fodder for their horses. A few questions elicited the information that they had run away from Mr. Cooper’s ranch, situated near Santa Paula, and were on their way to extermin- ate the Apaches in Arizona, and thatafter wiping out the red men there they were going to drop down into Mexico and have a try at the Yaqus. The boys will be re- turned to their parents. el RIVERSIDE MURDER TRIAL. Two Brothers Charged With a Crime of Peeuliar Brutality. RIVERSIDE, CaL., Sept.19.—The trial of J. W. and Cmsar Cummings for the murder of T. C. Narramore at Box Springs August 3 began this mornini. A venire of 100 jurors was on hand, but up to 2 o’clock not one had been accepted. The murder was one of peculiar brutality and the feeling is strong against the Cummings boys. The evidence, however, is circum- stantial and the trial is likely to be long and stubbornly contested. community s ALONG THE COAST. Fresno Making Great Efforts for the Valley Road. LIBERAL SUBSCRIPTIONS. They Have Been Coming in Heavily During the Past Few Days. WILL HOLD A MASS-MEETING. Its Purpose Belng to More Thor- oughly Arouse the People of the City. FRESNO, CAL., Sept. 19.—Fresno is hard at work in itseffort to secure the Valley 10ad. Over $26,000 bas been raised by the rights of way committee and it is now confidently expected that the required sum will be reached. Subscriptions have been coming in heavily during the past few day A mass-meeting has been called for Sat- urday evening for the purpose of more thorouzhiy arousing the public to a sense of the critical situation which confronts Fresno. There will be but a few days available after this meeting for the com- pletion of the work of raising the money required to secure the main line of the competing road through this city. Elo- quent speakers will present the facts to the public in such a way that they can be easily understood. There is much speculation as to the loca- tions of the proposed route and depot site in this city. The committee has as yet not seen fit to make known its work in this line. The several routes and sites on which the committee was at work for sev- eral weeks were rejected by the railroad people, who wanted a site near the center of the city. The committee has now nar- rowed its choice to two locations and it is thougnt that either of these will be accept- able to the road directors. 1t is generally believed here that if resno does not make a satisfactory show- ing the road will pass about twelve miles north of this city, through Clovis and Sanger to Visalia, making a direct line. Fresno would in this case, it is supposed, be accorded a branch line from Clovis. The main line would then pass through a new country, but some of the finest and most productive land in the valley when developed. There would practically be no trouble in securing rights of way and sites on this route. But within the last few days the rights of way committee of this city has met h such success in obtaining subscriptions to the fund that there is now hardly any fear that the road will passby. It is realiz that if the road passes through Clovis, a station on the Pollasky branch of the Southern Pacific, Fresno will be forced into the list of secondary progressive cities of the State by her own lack of enterprise, instead of achieving her natural destiny. THE PIONEEREMINE. Notices for Its Sale Posted on the Trees Al About the Claim. ALTA, Car., Sept. 19.—Notices for the sale of the Pioneer mine are posted on trees growing in different places on the claim, but heretofore no mention of the fact has been made in the newspapers. The mine is owned by Mr. Davis and the J. G. Fair estate, and is located on the Towa Hill divide, across the big canyon of the American, looking over from the rail- road at Alta Station. The purchasers, if the court approves the sale, will be a Bos- ton company, represented by Pierre Hum- sert, well known in California and Nevada. The price is $150,000. The mine was pur- | chased from Hon. J. H. Neff five years ago, | aud cost the new owners $100,000 before it began to pay. They put Daniel Sullivan, who mined in Virginia City for twenty years, in charge four years ago, and the second month it paid expenses, and every month since it has paid from $5000 to 10,000 profit. If the new company does vell it means much for that region, for it is full of ledges, but lacks capital. BISFBALL FOR SHN JosE Arrangements Made for Teams to Play There During the Winter. They WIIl Also Play at Los Angeles, San Francisco and Oakland. SAN JOSE, Car., Sept. 19.—W. E. Rock- well, business manager of the Eastern baseball syndicate, to-day made arrange- ments with Messrs, Henry and Burke for establishing a ball team here during the winter months, and including San Jose in & circuit to be composed of San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles and San Jose. The teams to compose the league are the All- Americans, St. Paul Club, Milwaukee Club | and the National or California Club, and are now on their way to the coast and will | arrive about the middle of next month. The Milwaukee Club will be located here | and will be known as the San Jose Club. S e da CARNIVAL OF ROSES. The Newly Appointed Officers Promise to Put Forth Great Efforts. SAN JOSE, Car., Sept. 19.—The execu- tive committee of the Santa Clara County Carnival of Roses of 1896 met this even- ing. Hon. B. D. Murphy, president of carnival week; L. G. Nesmith, grand mar- shal; Colonel A. K. Whitton, chairman of the parade committee, and other heads of committees thanked Director-General J. H. Heunry for their appointments, and promised to give their best efforts to make a success of the great entertainment en- terprise. Sub-committees from the vari- ous towns throughout the county we; appointed. Plans for an immense pavil- ion were submitted and discussed. Chair- man Greeninger was instructed to issue a proclamation to the people of the county as to the ends sought for and to pave the way for the finance committee. Already twenty magnificent tloats have been prom- ised for the parade. At the next meeting of the committee the date for holding the carnival wil! be set. g Accused of Horse-Stealing. SAN JOSE, CAL., Sept. 19.—The trial of Frank McKune on a charge of stealing a horse and cart from M. D. French on Feb- ruary 27 commenced before a jury in Judge Reynolds’ court to-day. On Feb- ruary 27 McKune, it is charged, forged Constable Ed Haley’s name to an order for a horse and cart and_presented the same to French, who let McKune have them. About three weeks later he was arrested @ while attempting to dispose of the horsel and cart at Merced. Alfred Dulion, 8. W. McCarley, C. Curtin, J. W. Green and Sol Lazar were witnesses for the prosecution | this afternoon. Lazar said McKune came ! to his place in Merced and offered to sell the cart for §6, saying that he wanted to get back to San Jose, as his mother was sick. Lazar was going to give him the money for the rig, but he came back later and said he had arranged to getthe money , from some one else. This is the second trial of McKune, the jury having disagreed at the first one. e Charged With Duplicity. SAN JOSE, CaL., Sept. 19.—S. P. Hatcher was arraigned in Justice Dwyer’s court this morning on a charge of securing three- year contracts for gas for the Metropolitan Gas and Electric Light Company by repre- senting himself as anagent of the Electric Improvement Company. The complain- ant is Archie Tisdale, collector of the Electric Improvement Company. Hatcher was employved by E. C. Randall, presicent of the Metropolitan Gas and Electric Light Company, and in securing the contracts he led people to believe that he represented the Electric Improvement Company. Hatcher pleaded not gnilty, and de- manded a jury trial. His case was set for October 5 at 10 A. 3r., and he was allowed to go on his own recognizance. ——— Report in the Parker Divoree Suit. SAN JOSE, Cav., Sept. 19.—Court Com- missioner Montgomery filed his report to- day in the divorce suit of Rebecca Parker againstW. D. Parker on the ground of deser- tion. The couple were married nine years ago and lived together at Santa Clara until eighteen months ago. The defendant was employed in a mill there, and they lived happily together until about the time of their separation, when Parker began pay- ing attention to other women, and for want of the necessities of life the wife was com- pelled to return to her home. A little girl 7 years of age is the only child. et To Administer a Valuable Estate. SAN JOSE, CarL., Sept. 19.—Lawrence Archer, who is named as executor in the will of James Ashworth, to-day petitioned for letters of administration upon the lat- ter's estate. Ashworth died in this city on September 17 and left an estate valued at $60,000. The estate consists of real and personal property and produces an an- nual income of $3000. The estate is di- vided eaually among his nine children and their heirs. October 4 was fixed by Judge Reynolds as the time for hearing on the petition. S R Mongolian Pheasants for Santa Clara. SAN JOSE,CAL., Sept. 19.—Game Warden Mackenzie to-day received a consignment of fifty pairs of Mongolian pheasants from Oregon. The birds will be distributed throughout the county, and as soon as the | young are able to caré for themselves they will be turned loose. It is believed that the birds will do well here, and that in a few years the county will be well stocked. ——— Suit Against N. A. Dorn. SAN JOSE, Car., Sept. 1! J. M. Pratt commenced suit in the Superior Court against N. A. Dorn for $350 oa as- signed claims for medical services. One claim is for $270 for services rendered the defendant’s family by Dr. G. B. Richmond of Salinas and the other claim is for $50 for services rendered Mabel Dorn, defendant’s daughter, by Dr. G. W. Seifert of this city. Rei Failure of a Saloon-Keeper. SAN JOSE,'CaAL., Sept. 19.—J. H. Patter- son to-day filed a petition to be declared an insolvent debtor. Patterson has been en- gaged in the saloon business, and gives as the cause of his failure the depressi i business. His liabilities amount to and assets, which are exempt from execu- tion, $116 70. - Sentenced for Theft at @ Fire. SAN JOSE,CArL., Sept. 19.—Harold Went- worth, who was convicted by a jury in Jus- tice Gass’ court yesterday of stealing sundry articles from G. W. Peckham’s residence on September 9 during a fire, was to-day sentenced to 150 days in the County Jail by Justice Gass. An Insane Vagary. SAN JOSE, Car.. Sept. 19.—Daniel Sweeney of Santa Clara was taken to the County Jail to-day to await examina- tion as to his sanity. Sweeney is about 50 years of age and "he imagines that every one wants to kill him. AT PORTLAND'S MURDER TRIAL. An Alleged Wife-Murderer Testifies in His Own Behalf. POKTLAND, Ox., Sept. 19.—TIt is nearing the second week of the second trial of W. L. Ellsworth, arrested last February for alleged wife-poisoning. The trial is at- tracting large crowds of men and women. The evidence is nearly all circumstantial, excepting that of Druggist Plummer, which is that he sold the prisoner strych- nine some time before his wife’s death. Ellsworth was on the stand to-day. His story was not as well told as at the first trial, and this fact was plainly evident. It seemed he had forgotten many details that he had related before, and in several instances contradicted himself by variable statements. In many respects his testi- mony was indefinite’ and unsatisfactory. He looked pale and worn, and it was a parent the trial had worn on his nerves. 1is cross-examination was a severe ordeal, which he did not get through with as sat- 1sfactorily as before. On his direct examination by his coun- sel Ellsworth told a comparatively well- connected story. On cross-examination he claimed his inability to recollect what he said at the police station about his wife’s death. When notes of his remarks were read to him he could not say some- times whether he had said that or not. Ar- gument in the case began to-night. — MARE ISLAND NEWS. The Launch of the Tug Unadilla to Take Place Saturday. VALLEJO, Car., Sept. 19.—The Thetis has sailed for Magdalena Bay, where coast survey work will be continued. The Monterey has been docked and found unusnally clean after her southern cruise. Her engines and boilers need con- siderable repairand may receive it while in dock, the gquay wall being crowded at present. A big gang is rushing the Marion for sea. All the Mohican’s people have gone aboard and that vessel was to-day hauled into Rotten row, where she may stay till a special appropriation is made to fix up her dilapidated boilers. The Boston is rapidly gettine seaworthy. Chief Kutz is turning her, engines over daily and_the electrical plant is being per- fected. The nggmg and ordnance is about all in Flace and Commandant Howison thinks he can put her in commission next month. Arrangements have been perfected for the launching of the new tug Unadilla Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Work- men will be given liberty during the launch and the affair will be a gala event in the yard. Miss Hattie English, dangh- ter of ex - Congressman English, through whose efforts the tug was ol tninef, will perform the christening ceremony. e SANTA BARBARA STREETS. Bonds for $60,000 to Be Voted For to Pay for Their Paving. SANTA BARBARA, CaL., Sept. 19.— The City Council to-day ordered a special election to be called October 28 for the purpose of voting on the subject of issuing bonds to the amount of seo,ot{o for the pur- pose of paving Santa Barbara streets with asphaltum. Councilman Brastow alone dissented. This action was taken in the face of a protest signed by 456 voters and a. similar protest from 117 tax - paying women. ! [ 1 NEW TO-DAY. B e | Men’s Suits, Stylishly tailored, in blue and black Cheviots, at $5.00. THOSE VERY FASHIONABLE sailor tions, values. REEFER SUITS, | o7 4 HAT 2 In the very finest grades, | high-class noveltiss, deep HAVE ONE WITH US. coller ; very swell. To-day's quota- | values. | tions, 95¢. | | | | | Wt e | Eight, seven and six dollar | 'em: they're two dollar| For Boys, all colorings. | To-day's quota-| 1, 40 sweap to-day at VOTATIO 1\1, THOSE CUTE YACHT CAPS 15¢. BLUE KERSEY [ OVERCOATS, Fifteen dollar values, in the | sweep to-day at | $7.50. For hard. Men’s Trousers, One thousand pairs of 'em, tiilor made. To-cay's quo- | tation, i 31.50. THE VERY FINEST OF TWILL CHEVIOTS AND | CASSIMERE SUITS, The latest Fall styles, ele- | gantly iailored. Your pick | to-day at $7.50. FINE CASSIMERE TROUSERS. | They're six and five dollar values, built by artist tai- lors. To-day’s quotations, Ages I | | SHORT TROUSER years ; sweep to- day at YOUNG MEN'S latest Fall styles, hand- some colorings ; were to be so/d at $10. To-cay's quotations, THISE VERY SWELL In fancy mixtures, cape trimmed with Hercules | braid ; ages 3to 8 years. In the sweep to-day at SUITS boys, ages 4 fo 14 all-wool fabrics, somely tailored. In the $2.50. SUITS, 12 to 19 years, in the $5.00. MILITARY CAPE OVERCOATS, $2.75. THE LAST The above are the quotations for great values to-day and to-morrow. Saturday night the curtain will be rung down upon one of the greatest bargain festi= vals San Francisco ever had. RAPHAEL’S INCORPORATED), 9,11,13 and 15 Kearny Street. SN DIEGD DNORCE CSE Mrs. Westgate Makes Serious Charges Against Her Husband. Claims That He Planned to Make Her Insane in Order to Obtaln Her Money. SAN DIEGO, Can., troubles in opened in court to-day, when Mrs. West- gate filed an application for divorce from her husband, Jerome B. Westgate. Some months ago Mrs. Westgate was released from the State Insane Asylum at Highlands. She returned to her former home, Butte, Mont., and soon afterward a dispatch was sent from there giving the details of her story. - This was to the effect that she bad been drugged and railroaded to the asylum, and that her husband was trving to get hold of her property, consist- ing of casb and a house in this city. Westgate denied the story, and said his wife was slightly insane, and was worked upon by relatives, especially her mother. Mrs. Westgate’s complaint alleges she married him in 1883, and thatshe had $700 while he had nothing; that he forced her to give up some cash, and after she came bere he sent for money to come, which she sent. The complaint then re- cites that she had still some $300, which she wore sewed up in a black skirt; that he tried to get this and worried her into ill health; that she became deathly sick after_drinking some coffee he had pre- ared, and that, believing she was about o die, she told him he would find $18v in a certain place, which was his, and that the black skirt was to go to her sister-in- law, Mrs. Mary Bubenik. She further alleges that Westgate got the skirt, ripped it open and took the Sept. 19.—The the Westgate family were | | “taken that money you are making such a | fuss about.” Then plaintiff alleges she was served with acup of tea made by Westgate, which caused her to go into convulsions, and she adds that he took her in this condition and swore she was insane, and had her sent to the asylum to get rid of her. Ske claims the effect of the drink was to injure her mind to an alarming extent, and from which recovery was slow. She asks for a return of her property and a divorce. Westgate denies the entire story and says the woman has been the ctirse of his life, especially since she has come under the control of her mother. He said he had money and she had none. He claims | the house was built by him and placed 1in her name, and declares that he proposes to get it back. - DESERTED AT SANTA ROSA. Uneapectedly for Texas. SANTA ROSA, Car., Sept. 19.—Mrs. Helen Kelley and her two sons, Eddie and Leslie, are on their way to Dallas, Tex. father, Thomas Kelley, that they were going. The family has been living on Humboldt street for some time, and Mrs. Kelley’s folks have been trying to get her to return to them in Texas for some time. She received money from them this week and left for that State at once, taking the boys with her. Mr. Kelley was quite pres- trated when he found that his wife and sons had deserted him. He left them .in the morning to go to his work and sus- pected nothing. The only reason he can assign for her leaving him is her objec- tion to his use of liquor. He had assured her that he would cease using it and had no thought she would leatve him. Cedg Swit of a Guardian at Fisalia. VISALIA, Car, Sept. 19.— Henry Cousins of San Jose has filed suit against J. M. Fox, administrator of the estate of R. H. Stevens, and I. Goldstein and Mattie M. Stevens, his sureties, for the sum of | money, and afterward admitted he had g 11,083 due him as guardian. They left without telling the husband and | | SAN JOAQUIN'S BIG CANAL Forty Thousand Acres Can Be Irrigated From It at Present. This Land It Is Claimed Wil More Than Quadrupled In Value. Be STOCKTON, Car., Sept. 19.—The com- mittee of citizens recently appointed by President Buell of the Commercial Asso- ciation to make a personal inspection of the system of the Stanislans and San Joa- quin Water Company have filed a report highly complimenta to the enterprise now nearing completion. The committee’s report says, in part: “At the lowest estimate 40,000 acres can be irrigated by the present canal, and by a comparatively inexpensive enlargement of a portion of the same a much increased area can be watered. The climate of the section through which the canal runs renders it possible to raise all varieties of fruits and other crops. The increase in production of every kind by reason of the irrigation of these lands will at once more than quadruple their present money value. It is no great effort of the imagination to see this county 1in the future densely pop- ulated by thriving happy communities. In our opinion a new era has opened for the almost unproductive section by this enterprise, and the importance and value of it to San Joaquin County can hardly be estimated.” LE g Electric Railway Franchise Sold. SANTA BARBARA, CaL., Sept. 19.— The only bid received for the electric railway franchise was from the Santa Bar- bara Electric Company for $250. An ordi- nance granting this company the fran- chise was passed.