The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, October 8, 1895, Page 3

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1895. NEWS OF THE COAST, Druggist Putnam Killed by Editor Sehorn at Willows. TRAGEDY ON A STREET. Four Shots Fired While Spec- tators Tried to Separate the Men. THREE BULLETS TOOK EFFECT A Dispute Over the Payment of a Blll Led to the Murder. WILLOWS, CaL., Oct. 7.—Editor W. A Behorn this evening shot and killed J. E. P ni, a member of & local firm of drug- tragedy took place 1n fr@it of Put- tore on Tehama street, in the view of a score of spectators, who tried vainly to prevent it. Four shots were fired, three bullets burying themselves in Put- s body. It appears that during the settlement of s on the first of the month between Sehorn and Putnam & Walker was a difference of a few dollars in favor of the latter, and made a demand on Sehorn for the amount. At the meeting of Sehorn and Patnam this evening the trouble over the bill was renewed. Angry words were exchange then Senorn drew a pistol and shot four times at Putnam, three of the bullets taking effect in his body. One entered the abdomen, the second the dia. phragm and the third lodged in the neck. The men were standing on the sidewalk in front of the drugstore when the shoot- ing commenced, but friends tried to separate them, but when the fourth shot was fired Putman fell in the mid- dle of the street. He was immediately carried into the drug store, but life was found to be extinct. Sehorn was taken away trom the scene of the tragedy and soon gave himself up to Constable Thomas O'Brien, and later was taken into custody by Sheriff Stanton. J. E. Putnam was the senior member of the firm of Putnam & Walker in the drug business. He leaves a widow and daughter, the latter the wife of his partner, Mr. Walker. He was an old resident of this city, and was president of the Board of Trustees. He wasone of the leading mem- bers of the Baptist church and also a member of the Masonic lodge. Dr. W. A. Sehorn has been editor of the Willows Daily and Weekly Journal for about two years, Heis a dentist by pro- fession, but has not followed that call- ing since taking charge of the Journal. He has a wife and one son, and many relatives in Willows. Coroner Johnson will hold an inquest to- morrow forenoon. b SHODTIG AT FRESKD, Poilceman Caufield Wounded by Rancher Pero In a Saloon. Brutal Attempt to Murder Follow- ing a Quarrel Over Dice. FRESNO, Car., Oct. 7.—Police Officer P. A. Caufield was dangerously shot to-night by a rancher named Henry Pero in a back room of Mills’ saloon, at the corner of Iand Kern streets. The buliet entered between the sec- ond ana third ribs below the right shoulder, passed through the top of the lung and lodged in the shoulder. Pero and Caufield had been shaking dice for drinks and an altercation arose over the payment of 25 cents for the drinks, Hot words were passed, but by the intercession of the barkeeper the trouble was amicably settled. Pero then bought drinks for both, and from all appearances they were the best of friends. Presently Pero called Canfield out into a back room, and there, according to the latter’s statement, Pero whipped out a pistol and exclaimed: “I will give you what you are looking for.” He pulled the trigger and Caufieid fell. Noone else was in the room at the time of the shooting, but when Barkeeper Casey heard the shot he rushed toward the room. Pero came out of the door with the smoking revolver in his hand, and seeing Casey, leveled the pistol at bim. The barkeeper jumped back and cried out to Pero not to shoot him. Pero then ran out through a side door and hurriedly untying his team, which was hitched there, jumped into the wagon and started away . with the horses on a gallop. Shortly after Pero had left, Caufield, who had re- mainea in the back room, called the bar- keeper and told him that he was shot. The barkeeper then sent for medical as- sistance. The wound, though not necessarily fatal, is a dangerous one. At the time of the shooting Caufield was off duty and un- armed. Caufield and Pero, and especially the latter, were much the worse from liquor when the shooting occurred. Pero is a well-to-do rancher and bears a hard repu- tation. Officers have gone out to-night in differ- ent directions after Pero, although it is be- lieved that he will make for the moun- tains in Madera County, where he owns a ranch. Sody Ml e I CATOR AND IRISH DEBATE. Fifteen Hundred People Hear Financial Topics Discussed. FRESNO, CaL., Oct. 7.—Thomas V. Cator and John P. Irish met in joint de- bate on the currency question to-night at the Barton Opera-house, in the presence of 1500 people. The debating was very well received, Cator’s free-silver arguments being the more applauded, as the greater part of the audience favored his views. R Editor Waterhouse Married. FRESNO, CaL., Oct. 7.—A. J. Water- house, the well-known journalist, and at present associate editor of the Morning Republican, was married to-night to Miss Lixiiuu F. Hines, formerly a school teacher of this city. g Znd of Fresno’s Strike. FRESNO, CawL., Oct. 7.—Late to-night the striking boxmakers in the raisin-pack- ing_houses met and decided to declare the strike off. BEARS AT LARGE NEAR SUNOL. Hearst Two Guardians of the W. E. Place Make Their Escape. SUNOL, Cav., Oct. 7.—A pair of bears, which bave been kept as household guardians on the W. R. Hearst place near Sunol, broke loose a day or two ago, x}x}d. after satisfying their immediate necessities by dining on some young stock which they met, took to the woods. The news of the bears’ escape soon spread, and the chance of a good bearhunt started a large part of the male population of Sunol out of town in search of the bears. The animals, however, were very cunning or the hunters very careful, for at last ac- counts there had been no collision be- tween the forces, and the bears were still at large. e MERCED BANK RECEIVERSHIP. 4. T. Hastings Placed in Charge of the Defunct Institution. MERCED, CaL., Oct. 7.—The Bank Commissioners took charge of the Merced Bank to-day and put it in the hands of A. T. Hastings, who was recommended by the depositors. : An inquiry is being made into the con- duct of officials of the defunct bank by the Grand Jury, and that body has sum- moned the Commissioners to appear before it and give certain testimony in their ossession. It is rumored that A. J. lunie, who is here as attorney for the de- positors of the Merced Bank, has filed charges against_the Bank Commissioners with Governor Budd. EVENTS AT SN JOSE Howard Robertson Plays With Fire and Is Terribly Burned. Death of Dr. Buck at His Mountaln | Home—Methodlst Pastors to Meet. SAN JOSE, CaL., Oct. 7.—Howard Rob- ertson, the 6-year-old son of R. T. Robert- son of Los Gatos, was badly burned about the neck and arms yesterday afternoon. While playing around a fire with other children his clothes became ignited. The children had built a fire in a lot near the boy’s home on Cannery street, Los Gatos, and were roasting potatoes. The boy’s clothes caught fire from a spark, and enveloped in flames he ran up the street. A passer-by stopped him and extinguished the fire, but not before the boy had been terribly burned. He was re- moved to his home and a physician called. The burns are not fatal, but it will be some time before he will recover. _— = DEATH OF DR. BUCK. Passed Away at His Mountain Home Near Los Gatos. SAN JOSE, Car., Oct. 7.—Dr. E. W. Buck died at his residence in the moun- tains above Los Gatos Saturday evening. He was a native of New York and 68 years of age. He came to California in 1874 and resided in Oakland until 1887, when he purchased the home above Los Gatos. Dr. Buck enlisted in the Fifty-first New York Infantry in 1861 as a surgeon and served four years. Hewas a charter mem- beg of Lyon Post, G. A. R., of Oakland. ’fhe body will be taken to Oakland for interment to-morrow, and the funeral will be under the direction of E. 0. C. Ord Post of Los Gatos. T CONFERENCE OF METHODISTS. Fisiting Pastors to Be Entertained in the Garden City. SAN JOSE, Cawr., Oct. 7.—The annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South of this district will open in this city Wednesday morning at the M. E. church South. Bishop Wilson will pre- side. It is expected that 173 delegates will be present, most of whom are pastors. Be- sides the transaction of the regular busi- ness of the conference, many papers per- taining to church matters will be read. The selection of a pastor for the church in this city will be made, Rey. John Han- non, the present pastor, having remained with the church the full four years. SR Pastors Elect Officers. SAN JOSE, CAL., Oct. 7.—At the annual meeting of the Pastors’ Union in Y. M. C. A. Hall this morning the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Rev. H, M. Tenney, president; Rev. 0. Wilke, vice-president; James Bean, secretary and treasurer. The three officers constitute an executive committee. Rev. Delos Mans- field read a paper on *‘The Historic Epis- copate in Its Relation to Christian Unity.” e e Looted a Barber-Shop. SAN JOSE, CaL., Oct. 7.—The barber- shop of F. Pasky, on the Alameda road, near the narrow-gauge depot, was entered by burglars last night. An entrance was effected through a rear window. The booty secured consisted of three hair-clip- pers and ten razors. e Arrested for Insanity. SAN JOSE, CaL., Oct. 7.—Manuel Jos- eph, an ex-opera singer, was arrested last evening on a charge of insanity, caused by excessive drinking. When arrested he was running up Market street yelling and shouting at the top of his voice. STANFORD DRAMATICS. “As ¥ou Like It” by Friedlander’s Com- pany in the Open Air, STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CaL., Oct. 7.—A ladies’ glee club has been formed here and the following officers elected: President, Miss B. L. Chapman; secretary and treasurer, Miss E. L. Gerichs; man- ager, Miss E. A. Wigle. A.G. Kaufman is the musical director of the club. The names of the executive committee are: Miss B. L. Chapman, Miss Mabel Coombs and Miss Alice I. Cowen. Friedlander's dramatic_organization has arranged to present ‘‘As You Like It” on some one of the many beautiful lawns near the campus. The talent was secured by Mr. Spencer '97, who ismanaging the busi- ness end of the class annual. The pro- ceeds of the entertainment will go to the annual, and the management looks for a heavy attendance. ——— FORESTERS AT RIVERSIDE. The High Court of California Will Con- wene To-Day. RIVERSIDE, Car., Oct. 7.—The annual session of the High Court of California of the Independent Order of Foresters will convene here to-morrow morning. The convention will last three days. Many delegates have already arrived. The session of the convention will be held in Odd ¥ellows’ Hall. It will be called to order at 10 A, M., will hold two sessions during the day, and in the even- ing an address of welcome will be deliv- ered by Mayor Frost at_the Opera-house. Hon. D. D. Aitken of Michigan, who is supreme vice-chief ranger of the order, is here to participate. Pt L A Fortune for a Missing Boy. LOS ANGELES, CaL., Oct. 7.—If Willie Grannan can be found there is a handsome fortune awaiting him. His father, Alonzo Grannan, died in San Diego a short time ago. The present Mrs. Grannan was his second wife, Willie being the issue of a prior union. Willie ran away and has not since been seen. By his father’s death the boy becomes heir to a considerable estate in London, Canada. His whereabouts isa mystery and the police are looking for him. NEWS OF THE COAST. Valley Road Directors Call Stocktonians to Action. WORK BEING DELAYED. One Strip of Land AIll That Kaeps the Construction Trains Idle. IT WILL BE BOUGHT AT ONCE. Citizens of the San Joaquln Metrop- olis Put Their Shoulders to the Wheel. STOCKTON, Oar., Oct. 7.—Vice-Presi- dent Watt, Chief Engineer Storey and Directors Sloss and Payson of the Ban Joaquin Valley Railroad were present at a meeting of the Commercial Association this evening. President Buell presided and there was a fairly good attendance, but had the im- portance of the gathering been better known there would have been few public- spirited citizens absent. Of late some people, prompted by motives known only to themselves, have been criticising the progress on the Valley road and claiming that those at the San Francisco headquarters were not pushiag | the work as it should be, in order to redeem | the promises of speedy construction made | just after the great enterprise passed the stage of inception. Vice-President Watt to-night toid the members that all that was retarding the prosecution of work on even a greater scale than at present was the speedy redemption of the association’s promises in regard to the donation of cer- tamn blocks of land near Mormon Channel. He sifted the matter thoroughly, and said that the Simpson and Gray block, bounded by Center and El Dorado, Taylor and Scott streets, must be had at once. The pressing necessity arose from the fact that a short section of the track from the Taylor-street line to the material yard must be put down in order that the ties and rails may be moved by the already made-up construction train to the grade outside the city limits. Mr. ‘Watt said that he had hesitated to speak of the matter, but as it had reachea a point where the progress of the enter- prise was involved he spoke plainly. He appreciated the fact that times were hard, and that a few BStockton citizens were doing their best to hold up their end, but waiving all these considerations he would have to ask the association to put the road in possession of this strip of land at once, as the company wished to push construction work with all | the speed possible. Chief Mr. Watt’s remarks and called the atten- tion of the citizens to the fact that winter was approaching and the materials must be moved in order that the line to the river be completed before winter. Hugh Corcoran in explanation stated that the association felt embarrassed on having to be reminded of the mat- ter, but there were mitigating circum- stances arising through the preva- lence of the monetary stringency; and that the association, being informed of the pressing necessity of the block, its pur- chase would be consummated at once, but he thought the citizens of Stockton had done their share in the mstter, considering everything. Vice-President Watt in replying to Mr. Corcoran said that Stockton would reap benefits far greater in proportion than any other place through the building of the road, and could well afford to exert herself in the present matter. It was explained to the directers that the Simpson & Gray block was a veritable | hoodoo to the association. The railway track cuts across one corner of tract only, and yet the owners refused to allow the road to cross unless the en- tire block was purchased. For this they demanded $4000 in cash before giving a deed. Of this amount the association had one-half on hand. Mr. Watt suggested that the association borrow the balance of the amount needed from a bank. D. 8. Rosenbaum, a local banker who was present, was appealed to, only on the personal notes of those present. After the officials had made their wants plainly known they retired in order to give the members a chance to talk matters over. It was agreed that the rail- road must bhave the block in question | at once, even though heroic measures had to be resorted to in obtaining it. They realized thatif this was not done they would appear in the light of obstruc- tionists of the Valley road, and that position they did not want to oc- cupy. President Buell, Colonel Shaw and others agreed to take their coats off and see that the block was se- cured. These gentlemen with others have already given more than their share of time and money to the cause, but they now propose to wipe out the “'sin of omission’ placed to the credit of the association by the tardiness of less progressive men. As soon as this is ac- complished the little piece of track will be put down and the construction-train will begin to move. Mr. Watt and his associates have been backward in pushing the association, and no one realizes it more than this little band of workers. The majority of the members first became aware of the asso- ciation’s position to-night, and with Mr. Watts’ stirring words ringing in their ears they can neither slumber nor sleep until the association redeems itself. e INSPECTED THE ROAD. Directors Well Pleased With the Progress That Has Been Made. STOCKTON, CAL., Oct. 7.—The newly laid tracks and grades of the San Joaquin Valley road in this city were thoroughly inspected to-day by Vice-President Watt, Chief Engineer Storey and Directors Sloss and Payson. The latter two gentlemen did not arrive in the afternoon, but they managed to get over a great deal of ground before evening. The Claus Spreckels was fired up for the occasion, and a long train of newly arrived cars were hauled down on Taylor street for inspection. The directors were surprised at the way the materials had accumulated in the storage yards and after looking over the situation felt well pleased at the amount of work accomplishe(r. Vice-President Watt stated that the plans for the new roundhouses and machine- shops were under way, and as soon as the Engineer Storey supplemcnted | but said his bank would loan the money | NEW TO-DAY—CLOTHING. OUR VER CONCEAL OBJECT! We’re after big game this season, or to be plainer with you, we’re after more business and we will rely upon the superiority of our merchandise, the largeness of our stock, the great variety to select from and prices. lowest ever quoted for dependable merchandise. We’re in a position to name prices that no other house on the Coast can name. THE GREEN TAGS WILL TELL THE REST OF THE STORY. These will positively be the WORN A STEIN-BLOCH SUIT? They’re the swell tailors of New York. They make garments that few tailors in America can surpass. They’re the makers of 500 Suits of ours in those fashionable black Cheviots, in Single and Double Breasted Sacks and in the new English Frock. More stylish garments cannot be had for the money. The Stein-Bloch Company seldom make a suit to retail for less than $20. We have Green Tagged these 481 0O.00-- Won’t there be a scramble for ’em when the good dressers of Frisco learn that the Stein-Bloch Suits will be sold at $10.00? They know who the Stein-Bloch people are, but WE'RE AFTER BIG GAME THIS SEASON, And we propose to give you the very highest class of merchandise at prices that won’t allow you to forget Green Tags in a hurry. Just keep your eye on Green Tags this week. RAPHAEL’S CINCORPORATHD), A San Francisco House Run by San Francisco Boys. FRISCO’S BIGGEST STORE—2 ENTIRE BUILDINGS, 0,11,13 and 15 Kearny Street. site was graded and other little matters disposed of citizens might expect to seefa still greater amount of money placed in circulation and more mechanics given employment. P e ARTHUR THORNTION INJURED. The Victim of a Fatal Runaway Accident at Woodbridge. SBTOCKTON, CaL., Oct. 7.—A report from Woodbridge states that Arthur Thornton, a wealthy farmer, prominent in political and financial circles of this county, received probably fatal injuries in a run- away accident near New Hope this even- ing. —_— Paintings for Stockton’s Library. STOCKTON, CAL., Oct. 7.—Five elegant water-color paintings by Professor J. Ivey of San Francisco have been presented to the city of Stockton by Mayor J. D. Peters. The Board of Trustees of the Free Public Library took due recognition of the pre- sentation yesterday and considered it a matter of special public interest, as it is the first donation of its kind to the library, and ordered the pictures hung in the art gallery. The works are 2x3 feet in size. TACOMA BANKERS IN JAIL. Sentenced for Contempt Because They Failed to Produce the Books. TACOMA, Wass., Oct. 7.—The contempt proceedings instituted by Receiver Titlow against W. B. Allen, president of the Bank of Tacoma; Frank Carpenter, the bookkeeper, and ex-Assignee Alexander were before Judge Pritchard this after- noon. Attorney Richardson urged that an attachment issue, holding that the answers of Allen and Carpenter especi- ally were evasive and unsatisfactory and m’e no excuse for not producing the 8. Judge Pritchard at 4 o’clock issued an attachment against the three, holdin, them in contempt, and they went to j; pending the procuring of bail. iy SANTA ROSA DEDICATION, The New High School Building Opened With imposing Ceremony. A Pretty and Commodious Struc- ture, Modernly Equipped In All Departments. SANTA ROSA, CaL., Oct. 7.—The new High School building on Humbold street was formally dedicated to educational pur- poses this morning. The programme ar- ranged for the occasion was an appropriate one. The chuef feature was the address by Rev. William Martin, formerly of Oak- land and now pastor of the First Presby- terian Church here. It was full of good points, and was frequently applanded by the vast audience that crowded the assem- bly hall and the hallways leading into it. The formal act of dedication was made by R. C. Moody, president of the Board of Education. The new building presents a handsome appearance. From the founda- tion it stretches up until at the top of the flagpole a height of 125 feet is reached. ‘There are 13,000 bricks in the huge chim- ney. The school lot is a commodious one, 300x200 feet in dimensions. The building has cost about $30,000, the sum voted for that purpose four months ago. The work of erection has been car- ried on rapidly and reflects credit on the Board of Education. The interior isequally handsome &nd very copvenientlfy arranged. The assembly-room is 70x52 feet in size, the various classrooms are 30x32 feet, an. the height from floor to ceiling 14 feet. The rooms are furnished in mountain pine and the seats are armchairs with rests. Eiragtay Marysville’s Knife- Wielder Caught. + MARYSVILLE, CaL., Oct. 7.— Tim Maguire, who stabbed Thomas Barnes in {a drunken brawl last night, returned to town early this worning for a drink and was captured by the officers in Chinatown. Pending the results of Barnes’ wounds, which are thought to be fatal, no charge will be placed against Maguire. o PASADENA FRUIT-GROWERS. Reports of the Output During the Asso- ciation’s First Year. PASADENA, Car., Oct. 7.—The Pas.a- dena Fruit-growers’ Association held its annual meeting this afternoon at the City Hall, and reports of the year's work were submitted to the stockholders. Thisis the first year of the association, and while there is a general dissatisfaction among growers over the results, especially in re- gard to receipts, the general sense of the meeting was that the past year was pecul- iarly disastrous to growers through various combinations of circumstances, but that the future of California’s fruit industry is largely dependent npon co-operation and a continuance of the association. The secretary’'s report showed 21,010 boxes of oranges and lemons handled dur- ing the year, and that the net proceeds to rowers was as follows: Fancy navels, ?1 52 per box; choice navels, $1 33; stand- ard, 92 cents: choice, 77 cents; standard, 59 cents; choice seedlings, regular, 27 cents; choice seedlings, off, 12 cents; standard, regular, 5} cents; choice Med- iterranean sweets, regular, 23 cents; choice Mediterranean sweets, off, 22 cents; lemons, 79 cents. —— 4 Kneeland Prairie Suicide. EUREKA, Caw., Oct. 7.—D. Giacomini, a rancher living at Kneeland Prairie, com- mitted suicide this morning by swallowing the contents of a bottle of strychnine. He took the poison on the street and died in a wagon on the way to a drugstore. Giaco- mini was under arrest on a charge of arson and was unable to obtain bail. Several days ago a large barn filled with hay was burned at night. Giacomini had it leased, and his hay in it was under an attachment. His watch was found after- ward near the scene, and suspicious tracks caused his arrest. DIED IN THE SACRAMENTO Deb White’s Body Found Near Where Mrs. Flaville Was Drowned. It Is Thought the Woman Attempted Suiclde and He Triled to Rescue Her. SACRAMENTO, CAL., Oct. 7.—The mys- tery surrounding the drowning of Mrs, David Flaville and the disappearance of Deb White, a river boatman, at midnight Thursday is deeper than ever. White's body was found to-night a short distance above where the woman's was found a day or two ago, and her watch was secreted in his pocket, showing by the hands that it had stoppeé at 1:20 o’clock in the morning. This removes all suspicion of murder, and the only tenable theory seems to be that the woman gave White her watch and then jumped into the river; that he sprang in to save her and both were drowned. PORTLAND’'S ALL Tryon, the “Messiah,”” Denounced as an TImpostor. PORTLAND, Ogr., Oct. 7.—A new mes- siah of healers is attracting attention throughout the country. He is Dr. Tryon, and it 1s claimed he has performed some wonderful cures by use of divine healin, power. The lame, the halt, the blind an the crippled have been flocking from far and near to be touched by the magnetic healer. Dr. Tryon is heralded by the spir- itualists as a second Christ in power and faith. They claim his miracles are equal, if not superior, to those of the great physi- cian of Nazareth. 4 A local paper this afternoon publishes an expose of the bogus Christ, and de- nounces Dr. Tryon as a fakir of extraordi. nary ability. ED HEALER.