The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, September 21, 1895, Page 3

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1. 1895. NEWS OF THE COAST., Projects of the Railroad Commission Stated by La Rue. REDUCTION OF TARIFFS. Attention Will Next Be Turred to Steamship Companies’ Schedules. PASSENGER RATES TO0 FALL Considered Too High on Same of the Branch Lines—That Gubernatorial Bee. 20.—Railroad totown. Mr. oosing for his the er gen- ave met Mr. La STOCKTON, CarL., Sept e was apparently not re, Mr. Clark, n is not know ue. When asked if commission would take further a e matter of s before the c d on the va- y. of the late resolut Mr. La Rue oars waiting , but, on the 1t ahead with ition to make an nt on freights. first the commodities wffect the people—flour, k and so on. on to reduce passenger ities. Of course that not given much atten- r we shall have a great xing freight rates. Ina alities the passenger rates 1, and onght to be reduced, but nk lines they are not unreason- he branch lines, or feeders, ns will be made.” if the commission con- vising the schedule of the t companies, he said: no question about the law. ion says the board’s jurisdic- to all railroad and other companies, and the statute ns steamship companies on of what transportation o, we shall no for the decision of contrary, intend our work un averagered We shall c ber, livestc “It is our inte temolatec in its defini companies ia Navigation Company ght, as it claims to handle ed to points in other rked. “Ob, well, so far aszsuch freight is con- ed we have no power over it, as it comes under the Interstate Commerce But we can regulate the other freight.” nd to hold the Stockton steam- mpanies down to any low rates stablish in their competition?” ‘We don't make that statement at all. Under the law, if they cut rates they can't rease them without the board’s per- n. Whether we would allow them i be a matter for consideration. have to examine into all the cir- Commission. rates bout his alleged guberna- La Rue laughed, and said: newspaper talk altogether. A man has a chance is neck a good many times be- ow and then.” e MEN TO TAKE ACTION. ee M SALOON Commissioners Have a Fight on Their Hands. STOCKTON, CaL., Sept. 20.—The Non- rtisan Police Commission, which went power two months ago, has a large- ht on its hands by reason of the minate manner in which it ha .fusing saloon licenses. yon men are very bitter, and some claim that poliucs has more or less to do 1e board’saction in certain instances. on men are prepared to make a ht, and will do so at once. learned to-day that the members of board were doubtful of their position and were drafting a new liquor ordinance to pres to the Council in the hope that it would help them out of their trouble. The discovery has made the saloon men more angry than ever, especially in that the new ordinance is szid to contain a high-license ciause. Saloons which have run for years have been closed. e s fos ATTEND THE FAIR. Police Legal ed f WILL Valley Road Employes to Be Given a Holiday. STOCKTON, CaL., Sept. 20.—To-morrow promises to be a great day at the San Joa- ouin County Fair. Work on the San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Rail- road and the Corral Hollow and Stockton Terminal railroads will be suspended in that the workmen may have a e to attend the races and visit the on. the pavilion this evening there was a large attendance. THE CALL exhibit at- ed widspread attention, and the pic- of the future palatial home of the per was admired by thousands. A musi- | programme was rendered by the Sixth ment band during the evening. e fair may now be considered fairly der way, as all of the exhibits arein oraer char e ZLocation of the Polliwog. STOCKTON, CarL., Sept. 20.—Governor who is rapidly regaining his accus- heslth and strength on boa“d “h’s pleasure-boat, has sent a letter to 3 ch, written ana dated “On board . Catamaran Polliwog.” It bears the Itioch postmark, and the boat is proba- anchored along the shore opposite that piace. TRAMPED TO ALTRURIA. Long Trip of Professor Swift and Three Women From Washington, D. C. SANTA ROSA, CAL., Sept. 20.--A prom- nent Boston socialist, Morris B. Swift, and three women from Washington, D. C., Jave arrived at Altruria, the new colony ltruists, near Santa Rosa. Mr. Swilt the women arrived here yesterday, aving walked nearly the entire distance. Tuey left San Jose two weeks ago, walking st to Redwood City. By easy stages they reached San Francisco, stopping over night rmhouses and hotels. e object of their trio was to study the conditions of the farmers and laboring classes, to learn b{y talking with them their impressions of socialism, and to geri- erally acquaint themselves with all they d concerning their manner of living. They always made it a point to talk wit! all the laborers they saw and to make note of the unemgloved in the districts visited by them, and of the condition of the un- fortunate classes. The party received ex- lent treatment from the farmers along F.eir way, and the female members espe- cially said they found their long walk en- joyable. From San Francisco they resumed their tamp, going to Marshalls in Marin ‘ounty. Then they went to Duncans, re- nained there some time, and from there walked to Guerneville. From Guerneville they came to Santa Rosa. They are deeply interested in the Altruistic theory, and want to observe just how it is carried out at Mark West Springs. | Mr. Swift has been prominently identi- fied with some recent movements in Boston for the improving of the condi- tion of the unfortunate classes there. B n has many thousands of unem- P d. On His return to that city he will give the community the results of his in- vestigations at Altruria. His idea of the National Altruria is similar to that pro- mulgated by Bellamy and other advanced thinkers. He isa student in appearance, |and has ample private means, and the laaies are cultured and do not court no- toriety. PR O ALGAR AT SEATTLE.Q T One of the Crew of the Wrecked Sealer Brenda on Board. SEATTLE, WasH., Sept. 20.—The seal- hooner Allie I. Algar, Captain H. B. , arrived in port this afternoon, after eight months’ voyage. She brought 1200 skins and suffered no loss of men or boats. The Algar had on board William Dewitt, one of the crew of the wrecked sealer Brenda, Captain Locke, which was lost on an uncharted reef on Shumshu Island, Japan, June 29. The Brenda, Dewitt says, was out of water and endeavored to enter an unfrequented port to replenish her supply. STNFORD'S GLEE CLUB Reorganization of the Famous Band of Vocalists at the University. Professional Instructor Engaged to Traln the Voices of the Members. THE an STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CaL., Sept. 20. hen ihe class of '95 left Stanford University there was lost to the various clubs of the college many of their leading members. No organization suffered more from this exodus than the glee club, which was minus several of its leading voices. The remaining members of the club were determined, however, to make it successful notwithstanding its misfortune. Yesterday a meeting was held in the chapel, and sall students who were pos- sessed of any vocal ability were given an opportunity to display their powers. A large number of men were on hand, with the resalt that the following have been selected for the new club: First tenors — W. 8. Sutherland, '98; F. Schneider, '98; M. Johnson, '96. Second tenors—R. D. Wigle, W. McNeil, '98; E. C. Farmer, 9 Neidig, '96; G. Bush, '88. First ss—C. Decker, '98; E. M. Hulme, C. B. Pinkbam, ’96: Phil- lip Abbott, E. Outcault, '96. Sec- ond bas: dolph Kaufman, '96; Schlack, 9 3. E. Snipes Jr., '98; H. Young, '07, Guy Cochran, '96. The training of the club will be much more thorough this year than ever before, as it is reported that a professional in- structor has been obtained to give special instruction to members. A highly suc- wessful year is anticipated. Last evening the executive committee held a meeting and filled several vacancies in its own body. The question of the treasurer’s proportion of the proceeds from the match games came up. It was decided that in addition to the regular income paid him he should be entitied to one-half the net proceeds, after all legitimate ex- penses and outstanding debts had been met, provided the total amount so remain- ing did not exceed $450. The football men are turning out in a very encouraging manner. More men are on the field or in the gymnasium eyery night. The result of the exercise given the men is that they will be in excellent | condition for practice games when they are started up, and they are likely to be next Monday. Thus far no schedule of games has been arranged with outside teams. The Reliance eleven was anxious to arrange a match with the college men to take place the latter part of this month or early in October. Manager Eaton, tak- ing warning from Stanford’s defeat last year in the first game of the season, de- clined to play until the boys were thor- oughly seasoned and had had considerable practice. ) As soon as the freshman football team have organized their manager will arrange to have a number of match games played with neighboring academic teams. Sev- eral of the old veterans have not yet ap- peared in uniform, but with two excep- tions all are intending to get into harness immediately. The new gridiron needs but the laying of the boundary and yard lines to put it in good condition for play. A MADERA’S OUTLAW TESTIFIES. Lawson Claims His Wife Had Attempted to Kill Him. MADERA, Car., Sept. 20.—The trial of James Lawson, charged with attempting to murder his wife, is rapidly drawing to a close. The prosecution closed its case this fore- noon, and it took the defense but two hours and a half to put on its testimony. The defendant was put on thestand in his own behalf, and stated that at the time of the assault he was induced by his wife to go out into the darkness for the pur- pose of having Sam Dalton shoot him. Dalton ran and his wife then drew the pistol and shot him, the bullet striking him on the head, where there is nowa large scar. He then took the pistol from, her and shot her. Calvin Bigelow testified that he had seen a letter from Mrs. Lawson to Dalton telling him (Dalton) that she was going to the trial “heeled,” and if Lawson wasacquitted she was going to shoot him before he left the courtroom. The testimony of Bigelow was stricken out. The arguments will be concluded to-morrow, and the case will go to the jury. T o Reno Stabbing Affray. RENO, NEv., Sept. 20.—Peter Petrocino, a lad 19 years old, severely stabbed ‘Tom Burk, near Frisch’s saloon, to-night. Both were drunk. The row started in the sa- loon, but the proprietor put both out. On the street the row was resumed,when Petracino drew a pocketknife and jabbed Burk in the groin, making a wound about an inch long. Petrocino gave himself up and is now lodged in jail. Burk may re- cover. e Fire in Suisun Valley. SUISUN, CaL., Sept. 20.—A fire on the ranch of David Hale, in the Suisun Val- ley, destioyed a barn and an implement- house last night. The loss is estimated at $1500, insurance $300. Some hired men siept in the barn the night before, and it is supposed they carelessly dropped matches, which were afterward ignited by mice. ——————— A Satisfactory Adjustment. San Fraxcisco, September 19, 1895. George I1. Tyson Esq., General Agent Ger- man-American Insurance Company, 435 Cal- ifornia Street, City—DEAR Sie: With pleas- ure as well as thanks we beg to acknowl- edge the receipt of your check for zeven!{ thousand dollars ($70,000), payable in full on your policies covering our mill and store at Scotia, Humboldt County, Cal. The prompt payment, as well as the manner of settlement, makes it a pleasant duty for us to recommend the German- American Insurance Company of New York to all property-owners who take out insurance and desire solid security as well as prompt settlement. Yours truly, The Pm‘i’flc Lumber Company, per W. 8, Gage, Vice-President. FEWS OF THE COAT. Grand Council Y. M. Ends Its Work at Vallejo. HAYWARDS IS CHOSEN. Will Entertain the Institute Delegates at the Next Session. RECEPTION TO KING REX. A Vote of Thanks Tendered * The Call” for Its Full Reports of the Deliberations. VALLEJO, CAL., Sept. 20.—The Young Men’'s Institute Grand Council in session here completed the election of grand of- recommended that no action in the matter of establishing a northwest jurisdiction be taken, as the membership of that district | at present was not sufficient to warrant a jurisdiction. . m"l"‘l’xe‘new]y elected officers were installed in the afternoon, aiter which little re- mained to be done by the delegates. Votes of thanks were tendered to the press and the people of Vallejo for their hearty welcome and co-opera- tion in making the visit of the Young Men’s Institute representatives a success. Vallejo Council and its committee of ar- rangements were also accorded a formal acknowledgment cf the Grand Council's gratitude for their hospitality. A rising vote of thanks was tendered THE CaLL for its generous treatment of the Grand Council, and for being the only San Francisco paper to send a special cor- respondent to Vallejo to report the trans- actions of the Grand Council. Grand Sec- retary George A. Stanley was instructed by resolution of the Grand Council to convey in a telegram to Charles M. Shortridge its thanks and its appreciaticn of THE CAuv’s action. When the motion was put every delegate on the floor arose, and so the vote was unanimous. A letter of fraternal greeting came from the Vallejo committee of the Ancient Order of ‘Foresters. It congratulated the Institute and conveyed expressions of so- licitude for the Institute’s prosperity. It was received with applause and a vote of thanks, and a special committee was ap- ficers for its Pacific Coast jurisdiction pointed to write an appropriate reply. FRANK B. HOOSON. THE DELEGATES FROM HAYWARDS CLAIMS OF THAT TOWN FOR FRANKE S. TERRY. WHO PRESENTED THE THE GRAND COUNCIL OF 1896. [Reproduced from photographs.] this morning. The delegates attempted to finish the elections at one sitting the pre- yious evening by prolonging the afternoon session until after dark, but against this several of their number rebelled and cailed for adjournment. They were weary and hungry after a good day’s work, and besides they wanted to get away to witness the entrance of his Royal Nibs Rex into Vallejo and all the ceremonies attendant thereon. That evening was one long to be remem- bered in Vallejo, for the town was for once No.new resolutions were offered by dele- | gates, and there being no further business to transact the Grand Council adjourned sine die. e MARE 1SLAND’'S NEW TUG. Miss Hattie FEnglish to Christen the Unadilla To-Day. VALLEJO, CaL., Sept. 20.—Mare Island is agog with excitement over the launch- ing of the naval steam tug Unadilla, which is announced for to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Unadilla is a strong steel tug ablaze with brilliant fires, the water was | of approved model of 500 horsepower. all aglow with illuminations and the glare | She was primarily projectea for the prac- of rockets and chemical lights. Rex came | tical purposes of the navy-yard, such as amid high carnival, to be met by thousands | carrying freight to and from San Francisco that blocked the streets. But somehow Rex got befuddled on his and towing naval vessels to various points on the yard front. She will, however, costume and his face, forsooth the records | make weekly trips to the city for the cor- did not show how or why his majesty be- came transformed into Mephisto, or rather more truthfully, a behorned, black-faced, grinning.red devil. His coming was her- aldec by a display of fireworks and the booming of guns, and when he stepped ashore at the wharf, whistles set up a frightful din that crushed out the music, and along Georgia street redfires were in- stantly lighted, Roman candles and rockets flashed everywhere along the route. A procession was formed with the crowds on all sides, Rex in his chariot, and clowns, maskers and revelers for his attendants. At Georgia and Sacramento streets the procession halted. Rex was escorted from his carriage to a platform on the street with less dignity than might be expected, the couriers helping him up by a firm hold on his nether garments. Mayor O’Grady presented him with the key of Vallejo, a monstrous conceit in the form of gilded John J. O’Brien, Grand Marshal of the Y. M. I. [Reproduced from a photograph.} boards, six feet long, fashioned into the shape of a key, The ceremony was in- tended as a take-off on the recent flower carnivals, and it proved a genuine success when measured by the fun 1t created. It was followed by a masque ball. The fifth day of the session opened at 10 A. M., when A. F. St. Sure of Alameda, J. C. O'Donnell, San Francisco; J. C. 0’Gorman, Sacramento; E. J. Gallagher, San Francisco; A.R. Denike, San Jose; John J. O’Brien, San Francisco, and T. B. McGinnis, San Francisco, were elected grand directors of the Pacific Coast juris- diction. Delegates to the Supreme Council, to be held in Denver, Colo., next February, were nominated. Frank J. Kierce, J. J. Mc- Dade, E. I. Sheeban, Frank McGlynn and F. J. Murasky, of San Francisco, and James Gallagher of Fresno were elected. For alternates John Lynch of Oakland, J. F. Murray of San Rafael, J. A. Nock of San Luis Obispo, J. P. McEntee of Portland, Or., J. W. Hogan of Ellensburg, Wash. J.P. Brady, J. F. Callaghan and J. E. Kenny, of S8an Francisco, were elected. Haywards was chbosen as the place for holding the next session of the Grand Council. The finance committee reported the per capita tax for the year was §1 60; also that the mileage for delegates to the Grand Council amounted to $2532 30. The board of grand directors was in- structed to levy a ufecinl assessment to pay mileage charges of delegates to the Su- preme Council. The committee on state of thejInstitute | venience of officers and their families liv- ing at the yard, and if the old custom be followed will make a.round trip every Friday. The tug has long been needed at the yard, but until the Hon. Warren English, Congressman from the Third District, took hold of the matter the desired appropria- tion was invariably withheld at a critical moment. As a compliment to ex- Congressman English his daughter, Miss Hattie English, has been invited to christen the tug. By telegraphic order to-day Lieutenant Thomas 8. Phelps was instructed to imme- mediately relieve Lieutenant William M. Wood as navigating officer of the Philadel- phia. Lieutenant Phelps has been for many years at Mare Island, and is a son | of Admiral Phelps, retired. FLYING THE YELLOW FLAG Barkentine Retriever Reaches Port Townsend From Honolulu. One of the Vessel’s Crew Supposed to Be Afflicted With Cholera. PORT TOWNSEND, Wass., Sept. 20.— The American barkentine Retriever, twenty-five days,from Honolulu, arrived to-night with the yellow flag flying. The vessel was immediately taken in charge by United States Quarantine Officer Stimpson, who will start at daylight with her for Diamond Point station, where she will be fumigated five days. It is reported that there is only one man sick, but as the officers are detained on the vessel the nature of the case has not been ascertained. However, as the Retriever has come straight from Honolulu, it is re- garded as almost certain that there is cholera aboard. Every precaution will be taken to keep out the dread disease. ————— RUNAWAY CARS AT STANFORD. Wreck of a San Francisco Passenger Train Narrowly Averted. MAYFIELD, CaL., Sept. 20.—While a long train of coalcars was being unloaded at the Stanford University this afternoon, two sections got beyond control and ran down upon the main track. The larger section, consisting of eight cars, was stopped near the university. The other section of six cars flew onto the main track about a second ahead of the passen- er train which leaves San Franeisco at :30 o’clock. Fortunately the engineer of the passen- ger train saw the cars coming down the track and manaeed to slow down. prevent- ing what would have been a terrible acci- dent. Few passengers on the train knew the narrow escape they had..The train gang managed to jump the runaway cars at Mayfield, preventing damage. SRBEE P HEALDSBURG’S GROWTH. Heavy Increase in Property Valuation During the Past Year. HEALDSBURG, CAL., Sept. 20.—At its lJast meeting the City Council fixed the tax rate for the ensuing year at 70 cents on the $100, the Assessor's report showing a marked increase in the value of prop- erty in this place over any preceding year. The board also decided to improve the jail, and lay a number of stone street crossings in the business portion of the city. The coming year will mark the pay- ment of the last dollar of indebtedness of Healdsburg, and extensive improvements are contemplated. In the assessment roll it is shown that dum:g the Jflu year four brick blocks were erected, valued at $18,000, and fifty-one residences, valued at $47,000. NEWS OF THE COAST. Tale of Brutal Murder Told in Court at Riverside. HOW NARAMORE DIED. Horrible Confession Made by a Mexican Boy Who Saw the Murder. KILLED FOR A PALTRY SUM. The Death of the Real Estate Agent Had Been Planned Months Before. RIVERSIDE, CaL., Sept. 20.—This was a day of sensations in the trial of John Cummings, charged with the brutal mur- der of T. C. Naramore, the Los Angeles real-estate dealer. on August 3. The crime lost none of its terrible features by the story of Juan Lopez, a witness for the State, and who was with the Cummings brothers when old man Naramore was done to his death for a paltry $500. Since the murder the Sheriff's office has been diligent in the effort to secure evidence against the Cummings boys. That given by Lopez to-day shows a case cleverly worked up. When the case was called to-day the courtroom was crowvded to suffocation, but none except the officers had any idea that the evidence would be of such a sensa- tional character. 1t proved the revelation of abrutal crime that shocked every one in the room. John Cummings, the defend- ant, sat through the ordeal with stolid indifference, not giving outward signs that he had any consideration for the evidence, which will beyond doubt send him to the gallows as well as his brother, who partici- pated in the crime. The proceedings dur- ing the trial, until Lopez was put on the stand, were uninteresting, but when the latter began his story there was the great- est interest shown. Lopez is a young Mexican about 20 years of age who worked on the Cummings ranch. His story was that he went to work for the Cummings brothers on May 10 last. The day after his arrival at the ranch the Cummings boys spoke of a plan to kill and rob Naramore when the latter came to collect rent for the ranch, which belonged to Naramore. The plan was un- folded to Lopez by the defendant and he was asked to take part. The proposed robbery and murder of Naramore was dis- cussed by the three men several times afterward. Finally Ceesar Cummings and Lopez were sent to San Bernardino to pro- cure a pistol and linen duster to be used in committing the crime. They went as directed and when they returned the next day Naramore was there. It had been arranged that Cewesar Cum- mings and Lopez were to pretend to leave for Riverside just after the money had been paid to Naramore, but instead they were to go to the barn and donning the guswrs and masks provided return to the ouse. ‘When Cesar ordered Naramore to throw up his bands the latter laughed and told them to “%{it their fooling,” whereupon Cmsar hit bim with a club on_the arm, breaking it. Then he struck him on the head, knocking him down. After Nara- more was down Cummings pounded him with the club. He then D%aced one foot on the prostrate man’s neck and called Lopez to help bim. Lopez refused, but John Cummings took a hand, beating Naramore into insensibility with a pistol. Then the men robbed Naramore, taking the $500 paid him earlier in the evening. John Cummings was tied to bear out the story of robbery, and Cesar and Lopez then started for this city. They returned home about 2 A. M. and found Naramore dead. After untying John they attempted to bury the body of Naramore, but finally decided to notify the authorities. The masks and dusters were burned, the money and watch of the victim buried, and the story of the midnight robbery con- cocted to ciear themselves. Lopez told where and how the money and disguises were disgosed of, and they were found by the Sheriff. A bloody club, revolver and ropes, used in killing and ty- ing Naramore, were exhibited. Lopez was forced to take part in the affair and com- pelled to keep the story secret under threat of death. CAPTURED AT SANTA BARBARA. Arrest of a Man Supposed to Belong to the ZLouisiana Mafia. SANTA BARBARA, Car., Sept. 20— Frank Morell, alias Frank Oliver, Matello Marcello and a balf-dozen other names, was captured at a late hour last night by Detective Goodman of Los Angeles. Mo- rell is wanted for a burglary committed in the latter city last winter, but he is also suspected of being a Louisiana murderer and a member of {he Mafia, for whom the police of the country have been on the lookout. Morell was preparing to reform and go into the fruit businessin this city, having rented a stand on State street. A 40-caliber Colt’s revolver was found in his valise, to- gether with a small sum of money and private papers which may prove of interest to the authorities. SONOMA FARMERS WIN. A Case Involving Title to a Large Tract of Land Dropped; SANTA ROSA, Car., September 20.— The case of Fitch, administrator of the es- tate of one of the heirs of Antonio Pena, one of the original grantees of the Tabaco rancho,was dropped from the calendar here to-dav bv order of Judee Crawford. The case involved the title to a fifteenth interest in a rancho which is valued at over a million doilars. The matter has been in litigation for many years, and hundreds of families in the northern part of the county would have lost title to their homes had the plaintiff prevailed. et Portland Police Commissioner Ousted. PORTLAND, Or., Sept. 20.—Mayor Frank to-day removed A. L. Maxwell, chairman of the Board of Police Commis- sioners, and appointed in his stead A. B. Crossman, a merchant. The removal was made because the Mayor believed Maxwell to be more loyal to the opposing Jfaction of the local Re- publican party than to him. TLisremoval wipes out the entire board appointed by Mayor Frank on July 1, 1894, —_— Payne Captured at Truckee. LOS ANGELES, CaAL, Sept. 20.— Through the efforts of Sheriff Burr J. R. Payne, who assaulted the provrietor of the Pony livery stables with intent to com- mit murder, was arrested this morning in ROYARL Baking Powder Absolutely Pare Truckee by the City Marshal of that place. Payne is the man who gave it out that he would kill the officer who attempted to arrest him. A deputy from the Sheriff's office left for the ‘north this afternoon to bring him back to Tos Angeles. —_——— FRUIT-PACKING AT HEALDSBURG. Canneries Ready to Close After a Busy Season’s Run. HEALDSBURG, CarL., Sept. 20.—The fruit-packing season is about over in this district, and to-morrow the Russian River Cannery will have finished its pack for 1895. A Cawry representative, in conversa- tion with J. R. Miller, one of the owners of the establishment, was informed that the season’s pack was 50,000 cases. “We have,’’ said Mr. Miller, ‘‘given em- ployment to about 800 hands in our can- nery and drying-yards during the fruit season, and $25,000 has already been paid out in wages alone. The fruit crop of Sonoma County—and I speak advisedly— was far below an average this year. The cherry crop was almost a complete failure, and no Bartlett pears to speak of were pro- duced. We packed largely on orders this year, and to fill them we found it neces- sary to ship in Bartlett pears from other places, going as far south as Los Angeles for a large quantity. We are now moving out our pack at the rate of from one to three carloads per day, the goods going to all parts of the East. “‘As to prunes, I believe the Healdsburg district will market about 200 tons less of cured fruit than last season, but of a supe- rior quality. We are moving considerable dxief? fruit East,-but the market is not what packers would like it to be.” SANTA MONICA IRACLE Recovery of a Pasadena Man in Time to Avert a Funeral. Returned to Life Twenty-Four Hours After He Had Been Pronounced Dead. PASADENA, Car.,, Sept. 20.—It is sel- dom, indeed, that a man comes back from ‘“the bourne from which no traveler e’er returns,”’ but this experience has been vouchsafed to a Pasadena man, I. N. Wil- lis. Mr. Willis is a respeected citizen of this place, a man 72 years old, the father of a family of ten grown children. He formerly resided near Pittsburg, Pa., and is a prominent member of the Masons, 0dd Fellows and the Grand Army. About two weeks ago Mr. Willis deter- mined upon a visit to his daughter, Mrs. Joseph le Berge of Santa Monica, that he might enjoy a change of air ana scenery and tuke an outing. He had been af- flicted with beart diseaselfor several years, but of late had been in his usual health, had suffered little from his ailment, and none of his friends thought him in a serious condition. His wife remained here with her family, and all were inexpressibly shocked to hear early this morning that Mr. Willis had died suddenly of heart dis- ease at the residence of his daughter, about 8 o’clock last night. One of the sons went down to Santa Monica early this morning to make ar- rangements for the funeral. Notices of Mr. Willi’ death were published in all of the evening papers, and offers of sym- pathy poured in upon the family. The wife was prosirated with grief all day and this evening became so ill from the effects of her sorrow that her son, William Willis, went down to a drugstore to get her some medicine. While he was in the store his brother in Santa Monica rang up the druggist and asked him to take a message at once to Mr. Willis’ house. Young Willis himself went _to the telephone, and his joy may be imagined when his brother told] E]im that his father had returned to life and that his Auflposed death was only a trance. iverything that is possible is being done for Mr. Willis, and though he is stillin a precarious condition and may die his re- vival, after the arrangements for his funeral had been completed and he had been to all appearances dead for nearly twenty-four hours, is one of the most re- markable circumstances in local history. It was stated by those in charge of Mr. ‘Willis at Santa Monica that his case was one of suspended animation, resulting from heart failure. It is no common thing in such cases for animation to be suspended for several minutes or perhaps almost suspended for several hours, but the possibility which Mr. Willis’ recovery has unfolded, that many victims of “death from heart failure” have in reality been buried alive, is most apalling, anc it is robable that every test of science will in uture pe applied in Pasadena cases to de- termine the fact of death before the body of the victim is consigned to the tomb. Ftn e e Death of a Colton Physician. SAN BERNARDINO, CaL., Sept. 20.— Dr. J. M. Suddeth, a prominent citizen of Colton, died suddenly this morning, aged 75lyears. He was a retired physician, and held large interests in the cattle business in Colorado. Dr. Suddeth came to Colton from Bloomington, Ill., and engaged in fruit-growing. He leaves a widow and dEnugfiter here, besides two sons in the ast. S Crushed by a Falling Tree. LOS ANGELES, Car., Sept. 20.—John Engelbrecht, a contractor, had a narrow escape from death to-day. While sitting on a curbstone, superintending some cement work, a large pepper tree that was heing dug up by some laborers fell upon him, crushing him badly. He will re- cover, but had it not been for the limbs and branches of the tree he would have been killed instantly. NO- b prhcimaee PHARMACY, 953 MARKET ST, SOUTH SIDE, Bet. Fifth and Sixth, Five doors above Hale Bros. One of our Customers. DON'T PAY FANCY PRICES FOR ELECTRIC BELTS! ‘We Have Them From 85 to $25. EYE-GLASSES AT CUT PRICES Eyes Examined by a Scientific Optician Free of Charge. GALVANIC OR FARADIC BATTERIES! From 85 to $25. SILK STOCKINGS--$3.50 TRUSSES!: Others ask 85 to $15. Our price $1 75 to $5. HEARING HORNS, 81 OBESITY BELTS. GUM CAMPHOR, The above may be had at the Ferry Cut-Rate Drug Store, No. 8 Market st., at same prices. GEORGE H. FULLER DESK CO. 1Is the Place to Buy . DESKS, CHAIRS And All Kinds of OFFICE FURNITURE 638-640 Mission St. NEW TO-DAY. Boys’ Day To=day. Last Saturday was a big day with us in Boys’ Clothing, but we want to-day to be bigger. Look at what we offer as sam- ples from an immense line : $2.50. Children’s Cape Overcoats, all shades, Mixed Cheviots. Hand- some and durable. $5.00. Boy¢’ Ulsters, in Cheviots and Tweeds. We never saw better value. $2 50. Boys’ Reefer Suits, Double- Breastegd, with wide braided sai- lor collar. Good value at $5.00. 25c. Boys’ Yachting Caps, neat de- signs and fancy colors. Never sold for less than 50c. We've a whole store full of equally great val- ues, at prices to suit the purse. The whole store is full of Daylight, too, and you can see just what the goods are. H. ROMAN & CO. The New Daylight Store, Cor. Fifth and Market Sts. Open Till 10 To-night. FOR FIT, One of the strong points in Standard Shirts is that they FIT. They are made in all the variations of size and all sleeve lengths. Ask for size and sleeve-length you need and you are sure to be fitted and suited. Neustadter Bros., Mirs., S. F. e BARGAINS IN WALL PAPER, ROOM TrOLDINGS AND WINDOW SHADES. Stock of Fine Pressed Paper Than Cost. Paper-hanging, Large at Less Tinting and Frescoing. 811 MARKET STREET. DUFFY & CO. JAMES STHEVERY BESTONETO EXAMINE YOUR eyes and fit them to Spectacies or Eyeglasses with instruments of his own invention, Whose superiority has not been equaled. My sucoess has been due to the merits of my work. Office Hours—13 10 4 P. M. SEMI-ANNUAL EXAMINATION eeesOF...0 TEACHERS. Sax FRANCISCO, September 17, 1895. HE REGULAR SEMI-ANNUAL EXAMINA- tion of applicants for teachers’ certificates (High School, Grammar and Primary grades aud special certificates) will commence at the rooms Board of Education, second New City Hall, on FRIDAY, September 27, at 8 o'clock P. M. Applicants who wish to pass an examination fox High School certificates or speeial certificates wiil gend notice to this office 09 or betore September In compliance with the State school law each applicant’ must pay an_examination fee of $2 in advance. Applicants who intend taking the ex- amination ‘mus T prior to the commence- ment of the same,as no fees will be received on that date. Some additions have been made to the studies uired for mar lMJrlmll’ certifical and changes have been made in the schedule credits. Information on same may be obtained the office of the Board of Education. ANDREW J. MOULDER, Superintendent of Common Schools. GEORGE BEANSTON, Secretary.