The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, November 5, 1895, Page 4

4 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1895. CUBANS DRIVEN BACK, Insurgents Defeated by a Spanish Column Near Guayamaro. REBEL CAMP DESTROYED. General Tejedo’s Force Surprises a Stronghold in the Longo District. DESERTING FROM CAMPOS' ARMY Regulars Constantly Leaving to Join the Patriot Armies—Prisoners to Be Shot. PUERTO PRINCIPE, Cusa, Nov. 4.— ‘While taking a convoy to the Guayamaro and Cascorro garrisons, a Spanish column, commanded by General Serrano Altamira, was attacked by about 200 rebels at Loma del Salado, between Guayamaro and Cas- corro. The rebels retreated, leaving on the field seven killed and eleven wounded. The Government loss was three wounded, including an officer. SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Nov. 4.—Colonel Tejedo’s column on Thursday last sur- prised a rebel camp on the Sileno and Saybelita farms, in the Longo District. The rebels fled, leaving behind them three dead. The troops captured a quantity of effects belonging to the insurgents and de- stroyed the camp. DESERTING, Consternation Prevails Among the Span- iards at the Capital. BOSTON, Mass., Nov. 4.—A dispatch to 8 morning paper from Havana says that the greatest spirit of demoralization pre- vails at present among the Spanish troops quartered in that city, and that the show of insubordination is growing stronger each day. General Campos has returned to the capital, as,matters have reached such a crisis that it is practically an im- possibility for the military authorities at the garrison to queli the trouble among the troops. He has ordered that the most stringent measures should be taken against malefactors, and any one found showing a mutinous spirit or inciting mutiny is shot without even the form of a trial. The troops are deserting daily by scores to the insurgents or to the main coast of Mexicoorthe United States. Two cruisers have been sent to patrol the waters be- tween Cuba and the mainland, with orders to look out for all deserters and give sum- mary treatment. The ten regiments sent from Spain are expected daily, and will at once be sent to Santiago de Cuba. Another dispatch from Santiago de Cuba says that another severe battle was fought on the 24th near that city. An insurgent band, numbering between 800 and 1000 men, made an attack on the railroad to the west of the town, and attempted to tear up the rails and also to destroy two trainloads of munitions. They had succeeded in blowing up one of the trains when they were attacked by a body of Spaniards, nearly twice their number. The rebels made a breastwork of the cars, but were unable to stand the heavy artillery fire of the Spaniards, and after losing nearly one- half of their number surrendered. The prisoners were taken to Santiago de Cuba, and the leaders will be brought up for court-martial, as it is alleged that the Spanish authorities will connect them with the massacre of the Spanish prisoners who ‘were captured in the recent battle of Dos Caminos. They will undoubtedly be exe- cuted. CAMPOS’ ME. FIRE IN A THEATER. The Powers Opera-House and Adjoining Buildings at Decatur, Ilh, Destroyed, DECATUR, Irv, Nov. 5—The Powers Opera-house, one of the finest in the West, apd erected five years ago, at a costof $100,000, was totally destroyed by fire to- night. The flames found their way through into the basement of the Fiske furniture- store, adjoining, and then the storeof Linn & Scruggs, a drygoods and carpet com- pany, olni great damage. The oper: house block was occupied by Wittey’s drugstore, Kiock & Wigand's cigar-store, Durfee’s implement-house and the Macon County Abstract and Title Company. The fire at 11 o’clock was beyond the control of the local department, and at midnight an engine and supply of hose arrived from Springfield. Bloomington was also asked for aid. The Springfield Fire Devartment rendered splendid aid, and shortly before 1 o’clock this morning the fire was under control. The loss will be about $200,000. — WHISKY TRUST AT PEACE. Al Suits Against Members of the Old Regime Dismissed. CHICAGO, IrL., Nov. 4.—Stipulations were to-day filed by counsel for Nelson Morris and J. B. Greenhut, signed by counsel for the reorganization committee, dismissing all the suits against members of the old regime of the whisky trust, in- cluding that against Samuel Woolner, Greenhut and Morris for an alleged dis- crepancy in the price paid for certain dis- tillery property and that which was put on the books as having been paid. The order of Judge Showalter made some time ago was amended so as to include the dis- missal of these suits, This is the formal ending of the whisky trust fight, which was practically ended more than a month ago, and sets at rest any fears that may have been entertained’ that the peace patched up would not last until officially sanctioned by the legal forms. e JACKSON HOLE CONTROVERSY. Race Horse. a Bannock Indian, in Court at Cheyenne. CHEYENNE, Wyo., Nov. 4.—In the United States court here arguments were heard to-day upon an application for a writ of habeas corpus made by the Federal authorities on behalf of Race Horse, a Bannock Indian, arrested by the State au- thorities for killing game inJackson Hole. The arrest and application were made to obtain a decision by the courts on the dis- puted supremacy of tbe State laws pro- hibiting hunting at certain seasons of the year over the treaty with the Indians giv- ing them the unqualified right to hunt. e Mulvane Secures the Paper. TOPEKA, Kaxs, Nov. 4.—The an- nouncement was made this afternoon that John R. Mulvane had purchased C. C. Baker’s §19,000 mortgage against the Tope- ka Capitol and also purchased Mrs. P. B, Plumb’s $10,000 mortgage against the paper. This places the paper in Mr. Mul- vane's hands, as he holds the only other mortgage of any considerable amount against the paper. Thismeans that Major Hudson will soon be retired from the editorship, but the future of the paper is still problematical. MRS, Evidence That the Masquerader Is Not of Sound Mind. NEW YORK, N. Y., Nov. 4—DMrs. Sophie Caroline Smith, who was arrested a few days ago for trying to obtain, by fraudulentiy representing herself as Mrs. Collis P. Huntington, a valuable silk dress from a prominent dry-goods house, was arraigned in the Jefferson Market Police Court this afternoon and was held in $1500 bail on the compiaint of the dry- goods house, and $1500 on another similar charge. During the examination her man- ner was peculiar, and she created in court the impression that she was ‘‘wrong in her head.” —_— LYNCHED FOR BURGLARY. HUN 'S DOUBLE. An Arvkansas Thief Taken From Prison and Shot to Death. WYNNE, Ark., Nov. 4.—Ten days ago Albert England, a white man, broke into a store at Vilonia, Ark., and stole $25 worth of goods. ITe was arrested and taken to Vilonia, where he was bound over to the Circuit Court and put under guard. Yesterday a mob took England from the officers and shot him to death. England nad been in several such transactions in this part of the country and bore a baa reputation. (ILLED BY ARMENANS Mussulmans Slain by Rioters in the Vilayet of Diarbekir. Interior Villages Attacked and Houses Burned—Spies Placed Under Arrest. WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 4.—The Turkish Legation here has received from the Porte the following telegram, under yesterday's date: ‘“About twenty Armenians of Siverek Vilayet of Diarbekir attacked some gen- darmes and patrolling soldiers, killed a number of Mussulmans and set fire to the bazear. The necessary measures were taken for the preservation of order. The authorities of Erzeroum inform the Government that about 200 Armenians, dressed in costumes of Kurds and Lazes, surrounded the village of Manisa (Terdjan), inhabited by Mussulmansand Christians alike. They were, however, dispersed. The insurgents of Zeitun attacked the village of Tchonokour Hissar, wounding one Mussulman, killing his wife and tak- ing away his belongings. They also at- tacked the village of Ismaili (Marash) and burned three houses. An Armenian of re- spectable standing was arrested in the act of making cartridges in his own house. A few Armenian spies, dressed in the cos- tumes of soldier or officials of the Regie, were also arrested. I NOT A BRITISH VESSEL. The Schooner Fired Upon by a Venezuelan Cruiser Proves to Have Been a Smuggler. NEW YORK, N. Y., Nov. 5.—The Her- ald’s Washington special says: The Venezuelan side of the report in regard to the firing on the schooner Myosotis according to the official state. ment of the captain of the coast guard ves- sel Los Frayles, which fired the shots, is different from that given in the dis patches which have come from Barbadoes. Minister Andrade has received a com- munication containing this official report and other comments concerning the inci- dents. Tn these it appears that® the Myo- sotis was a Venezuelan smuggling craft andnot an Enelish schooner as reported : that Captain Garcia was a Venezulean an not an Englishman, Jose Feliberti, who signed the official report, gives a lengthy account of the affair which occurred on September 8. —_——— UNDER CIVIL SERVICE RUEEB.. Protection to Be Granted Five Hundred Democratic Employes. WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 4—That the Democrats consider their prospects almost hopeless for 1896 is indicated by their zealous efforts to protect as many Democratic Government employes as possible under civil service rules. Secretary Hoke Smith said to a Cary correspondent to-night that he would recommend to President Cleveland that chiefs of the law divisions of the Interior Department be included within the civil service; also clerks at the Indian agencies and Indian schools. The list will com- prise about 500 Democrats. e CONSPIRATORS PUT TO DFEATH. Plotters in San Salvador Shot by Govern- ment Officers. SONSONATE, SAN SALVADOR, Nov. 4.— The police yesterday searched a number of houses, and at a schoolhouse discovered traces of a recent excavation 1n which was found a large quantity of guns, pistols and ammunition. In the box which con- tained the arms there was a list of sup- posed conspirators. Efforts were made to arrest them, but being forewarned they had tled. The po- lice arrested only five, who were taken to the barracks. One of them was beaten to death by the officers trying to extort from him a confession. The rest were shot at daybreak this morning. Troops are now under arms as a rising is feared momen- tarily. g England Withdraws From Trinidad. NEW YORK, N. Y., Nov. 5,.—The Her- ald’s special cable from Rio de Janeiro says: The British nayal commander in Brazile ian waters has been informed that the English Government acknowledges Bra- zil's rights to the island of Trinidad. The British fleet left Rio de Janeiro for Monte- video, Uruguay, Sunday. Loterl Mewxico’s Exposition Postponed. CITY OF MEXICO, MExico, Nov. 4.— Exhibitors who have contracted for space in the Mexican International Exposition have just been apprised of a change in date. In order to get the grounds and buildings completed it was found neces- sary to postpone the opening till six months later than the original date, April 2, 189. oSl Christian Reis Released. COLON, CoroMeia, Nov. 4.—Christian Reis of San Francisco, who was recently arrested here at the instance of the Ameri- can Consul under the supposition that he was Joseph Reis, who is wanted in New York City for grand larceny, was released to-day by order of the New York police. —_—— Five Fanatics Executed. LONDON, Exc., Nov. 4.—A dispatch re- ceived in this city from Shanghai says that five of the leaders in the massacre of Christians at Kucheng were executed to- day at Foochow. 1t is calculated thata hundred men who were implicated in the Inassacre escaped scot free, MURDER OF A CHILD. Shocking Fate of Pretty Ida Gaskill, Daughter of a Widow. CONCEALED IN A CLOSET. Discovery of the Mutilated Body of the Victim in a Va- cant House. TEREE MEN WERE ARRESTED. One of Them, an Ex-Convict Named Morgan, Undoubtedly Committed the Crime. OMAHA, NEBR., Nov. 4.—1da Gaskill, the 11-year-old and pretty daughter of a poor widow living at 1814)¢ Howard street, was criminally assaulted and murdered last evening in an old vacant ten-room house in the rear of 1807); Howard street, near the old Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama. The corpse was discovered at 1:45 this morning by a detective. Immediately af- ter the finding Mastin Booker, a coal- hauler; George Morgan, a collar-maker, and Ed Sanford, a machinist, were ar- rested on suspicion of having committed the crime, but the burden of suspicion rests upon Morgan, who was found with blood upon his clothes. Ida went at 4:30 o’clock in the afternoon to call Martin Booker to his supper. Booker boarded with the Gaskills. Mrs, Gaskill, the child’s mother, became anx- ious when the child did not return during the evening, and reported the matter to the police, and Captain Haze immediately dispatched officers to search for the miss- ing girl. When discovered at 11:45 the lit- tle body was lying in a small closet in the vacant house, with disarranged clothing, swollen throat and features, and unmis- takable evidence of having heen the victim of a murderer. Itwas lying on the left side. The closet was about the middle of the house, and was reeking with stenches. Immediately upon the discovery of the body the Coroner was notified and the police began a vigorous search of the lo- cality. Martin Booker was immediately apprehended in his room at 1806 St. Mary’s avenue and taken to the City Jail. He disowned all knowledge of having seen the girl after 4:30 o’clock in the afternoon, and although he was the last man reported as having been seen with her alive there was nothing further to connect him with the crime. On the first floor of the Gas- kill cottage George Morgan and Ed San- ford were found asleep in adjoining rooms. The mpost startling discoveries made were the bloody garments of Morgan. His trousers were smeared with blood on the front, his lower shirt front was spotted with blood, there were traces of blood on his left hand and his coat was completely filled with dust on the back. Morgan and Sanford were quickly marched fo jail, where the former was completely stripped and furnished with other clothing while his own apparel will be held as evidence against him. In an interview Morgan at- tempted to account for his doings Sunday. ‘When the body of the little girl was taken to the morgue it was found that death was caused by choking. Deep scars made by finger nails were on either sideof the throat. Willie Gaski a 10-year-old brother of the dead child, says he saw Morgan about 4 o’clock yesterday aiter- noon enter the vacant building where the body of Ida was found, and asked Morgan; “What are you hiding there for?’ Mor- gan made no reply to the question, He appeared anxious to have the boy leave, and said to him: “Willie, where is Ida? Go tell her I want to see her; I wantto send her on an errand.”’ Mrs. T. F. Agnew, who lives across the alley from the house where the murder was committed, has two little girls, aged 9and 4 years, who clatm that about 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon Morgan called to them from the vacant house and beck- oned them to come to him. They say he was drunk. They were afraid of him and ran into their own house. Morgan was placed in the sweat box this morning by Captain King. He said he had been drinking Sunday and asserts he saw the Gaskill girl but once during the afternoon, and then only for a moment, when she asked him to tell Booker to come to her house. He says he can account for the blood stains on his clothes. He claims to have worked for a butcher last Saturday and to bave carried from a wagon a quar- ter of beei into the shop. A careful exam- ination of Morgan’s clothes discloses bloody finger marks on his vest and blood stains on his shirt front. His handkerchief was completely saturated with blood. During the course of Captain King’s questioning Morgan admitted that he was an ex-convict, having served eighteen months in the Nebraska penitentiary for burglary and grand larceny committed at Blair. He also admitted that he had been arrested and held in jail for an attempted criminal assault upon a little girl at Blair about four years ago. A complaint was sworn to by Sergeant Corey charging Morgan with murder, Upon being arraigned he pleaded not guilty. The preliminary examination was set for Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The police say they had no fears of a possible lynching, but were glad to have Morgan relieved from their charge and placed in the custody of the Sheriff. Se- curely handcuffed Morgan was moved to the County Jail this afternoon, and later was removed to the State prison at Lin- coln. Mrs. Gaskill, the mother of the dead girl, is employed at the Mpdel Steam Laundry. Her husband, James Gaskill, has been dead eight years. He was a prominent Grand Army of the Republic man and worked at the Government corral. An in- quest will be held to-morrow morning st 1 o’clock. A post-mortem examination was held this afternoon. The police say there is no evidence to implicate either Martin Booker or Edward Stanford, arrested under suspicion in the murder. Every circumstance points directly to- ward George Morgan. Morgan is 38 yearsold. A crowd gath- ered around the County Jail this after- noon, but were assured that the prisoner had been taken to Lincoln. ' ON EASTERN TRACKS. Turfman Stafford’s Horses Ruled Off the Latonia Course. CINCINNATI1, Omo, Noy., 4.— The judges of the Latonia races rendered a de- cision in the Wild Huntsman case to-day. The horse is disqualified and the three moneys awarded to the second, third and fourth horses. No further entries will be received from A. J. Stafford, in whose name Wild Huntsman ran. It has been shown that Bill Brannon, who has been outlawed, has been interested in the horse within the last two months, if he is not his present owner. All evidence obtained by the judges points to Stafford’s connec- tion with Bill Brannon. He may, how- ever, be the dupe of others. Carrig of Council Bluffs, who formerly owned the horse, and who testified that Brannon stole him, evidently guve bis testimony to et even with Brannon, believing that the atter owned the horse. He evidently thought he was letting Brannon have him when he made the bill of sale to Stafford. Appended are the summaries of the races held to-day: One mile, Miss Galop won, Sandoval second, Begue third. Time, 1:44) 2 Five and a half furlongs, Cecil won, First Purchase second, Oswego third. Time, 1:101 Six furlougs, Lindolette won. Moderocio sec- ond, Gateway third. Time, 1:1 Five furlongs, Frontier wo! Y ond, Sir Vassar third. Time, 1-D3¢£’~ 2 One mile and a furlong, Black Silk Staffa second, Fayette Belle third. Time, 7. ST. LOUIS, 'Mo., Nov. leven-sixteenths of a mile, Hibernfa Queen won, Somnambulist second, Flute third. Time, 1:097. One mile, Mermaid wop, Sumatra second, Midland third. Time, 1:4 One mile and a sixteentl Probasco second, Tom E vén and e half furlongs, Governor Sheehan you; Asslence ‘second, Linda third. Time, 1:3414 6. Petrarch sec- von, » ‘ave Spring won, aore third. Time, 8ix furlongs, Logan won, May Thompson second, King Michael third. Time, 1:14. e e Ty Contests of Oarsmen. AUSTIN, Tex., Nov. 4.—Threatening weather marred the pleasures of the open- ing day of the big regatta. The first event was between the English carsmen George Bubear, W. Haines, Jack Wingate and W. T. Barry, a single scull, three-quarters of a mile, three turns and four times over the course, the first two over the finishing line to row in the final single scull for the R. K. Fox championship challenge cun, championship of the world and $1000, The first over the line were Bubear and Haines. Time, 21:45. L 3 The second event was a trial heat in the double scull between James and C. Gaud- aur, Teemer and Rodgers, and Peterson and Hanlan; distance three miles, with one turn, winners to row the Englishmen in the final heat for $1000 and the cham- pionship of the world. The first over the ine were Teemer and Rodgers, leading the Gaudaur_ brothers two lengths and Peter- nd Hanlan four boat lengths, Time, 18:21 The Englishmen row in a double seull to-morrow to determine which double crew shall row in the final heat against the Americans. All the oarsmen will contest in the single scull half-mile dash for a purse of $1000, CONVENTION WORK, [ Continued from First Page.] of the Southern Pacific and Assistant General Passenger Agent Speers of the Santa Fe system are awaiting word from Chairman Caldwell of the Western Pas- senger Association relative to the rates to be fixed for the National Convention if it can be brought to this City. The Santa Fe has recommended a rate of $50 for the round trip from Chicago and return, which is §12 50 less than the lowest rate one way, says Mr. Speers. With the new ‘‘California limited” the Santa Fe has put on, he says, the time has been reduced twelve hours between Chicago and Los Angeles. The Kansas City Star called the Santa Fe flyer “the handsomest regular train ever run through Kansas City.” it LOS ANGELES ALIVE. A Committee Appointed to Collect Con- vention Funds. LOS ANGELES, Car.,Nov. 4—The mass meeting held at the Chamber of Commerce to-night to send greetings to San Krancisco was very enthusiastic from beginning to end. Charles E. Day called it to order, Mayor Rader was elected chairman, Tel- fair Creighton, managing editor of the Herald, vice-chairman, and J, H. Leveen of the Evening Express secretary. The Mayor in a brief address outlined the ob- ject of the meeting and then called on Hon. James McLachlan for his views. Mr, McLachian’s remarks were brief ana to the point, being embodied in thef ollowing resolution, which he submitted for the ap- proval of the meeting: We, the citizens of Los Angeies, irresvective of party, assembled at the Chamber of Com- merce, heartily approve the efforts of the City of San Francisco to secure the next Na- tional Republican Convention to be held in that City, and realizing the great benefits that will thereby eccrue not only to San Francisco but to this State and the whole Pacific Coast. Therefore be it resolved, that we eend friendly greetings to San Francisco in her heroie efforts to secure the next National Republican Con- vention, and that we pledge her our full sym- pathy and hearty co-operation in the great enterprise that she has undertaken. The resolution was adopted amid great applause, and the substance of it wired to the meeting held to-night in San Fran- cisco. The meeting was then addressed by Colone! H. Z. Osborne, C. E. Day, J. J. Gosper, Senator J. R. Mathews, General Campbell, Colonel Treat, Professor Brown and others, all eulogizing 8an Francisco and her enterprise, pointing out the many benefits that would be derived by the State if the convention could be brought to the Bay City. Scipio Craig of the Redlands Citrograph started the financial ball rolling by subscribing $25. Contributions were announced from the Express, Herald and A. C. Belicke of the Hollenbeck Hotel of $100 each, and a committee was appointed to take the matter of subscriptions in charge with full powerto act. The follow- ing gentlemen compose the committee: Hon. Frank Rader, H. Z. Osborne, Hon. J. R. Mathews, Charles E. Day, J. F. Francis and W. C. Patterson. < ———————— WE SURPRISE QUAY. Our Fund Greatly in of Pittsburg’s. PITTSBURG, Pa., Nov. 4.—Quay ar- rived this morning en route to Beaver, where he will vote to-morrow and then depart for Florida. He showed plainly the effects of heavy campaign work. The hog combine has been working against him to make the Republican vote for State Treasurer and Superior Court Judges fall far below the Republican ma- jority of 180,000 for Hastings two vearsago and thus cry against his ability as State chairman, Quay declared that the Republican can- didates would be elected, but gave no figures. Relative to the National Conven- tion he said: “Pittsburg stands an excel- lent chance to win if the executive com- mittee can be convinced that the crowd can be handled properly. I think this can done.” Interest in the collection of the guar- antee fund is lagging, the subscriptions being about $67,000, a little more than two weeks ago, In event the committee gets stuck, the railroads have promised $10,000 more. Pittsburgers are surprised at the magnificent sum’ already pledged by San Francisco and are somewhat uneasy at the enthusiasm shown there. Quay said: “San Francisco certainly shows won- derful energy, but I think the convention will come to'an Eastern city.” Cincinnati Republicans to-day informed the committeemen that their influence would be thrown for Pittsourg. Advance PACIFIC COAST NEWS, Jack Brady on Trial at Marysville for Killing Bogard. PLEASANT AND GENIAL. The Victim's Brother Does Not Share General Appreciation of the Prisoner. FIVE OF THE JURY SECURED. Detective Ahern, Marshal Gard and Other Officials Attend the Trial. MARYSVILLE, Car., Nov. 4.—The trial of Harry Williams, better known as Jack Brady, the bandit, was commenced this morning in the Superior Court of this county. Brady looked stout and hearty. His complexion was clear, and altogether he presented a far different appearance than when bronzed and thin and worn he was brought here several months ago from Sacramento to stand trial for the murder of Sheriff J. J. Bogard. ‘“Gentleman Jack,” as Brady is some- times called, has none of the professional criminal about him. He is mild-mannered, pleasant, genial and as fine a fellow as ever swung a revolver or robbed a train. All the officials like him, ashe is a model prisoner, and easily makes friends with all whom he comes in contact. There is one man, however, who at- tended the trial to-day who does not share in the general appreciation of Brady’s bet- ter qualities, and that is Sheriff A. J. Bo- gard of Tebama, the brother of the man whose life was sacrificed while attempting to defend the passengers on the Oregon Express on March 30 last, the night of the ‘Wheatland robbery. Sam McGuire, alias Browning, the big robber, was shot through the heart that night by that brother, who was himself killed by a left-handed shot, supposedly from Brady’s pistol. That is the reason that A. J. Bogard, who has taken his brave brother’s place as Sheriff of Tehama County, is here to watch every point and detail in the coming trial. Detective Ahern, of the Southern Pacific, is here. Marshal Gard and other officials of the railroad company and Wells-Fargo Express are also expected to be on hand as soon as the trial fairly opens. District Attorney McDaniel is assisted in the prosecution by L. V. Hitchcock of Red Bluff. The defense is represented by Messrs. Carlin & Forbes of this city. The proceedings of to-day resulted in the selec- tion of five jurymen. The panel will doubtless be completed soon after the noon recess to-morrow. HEALOSBURG NDIAN FEED. Sons of the Forest Gather Around the Annual Camp- Fire. Chief Charley Gives Them a* Free Blowout, but Allows No Firewater. HEALDSBURG, CaL., Nov. 4.—The an- nnal reunion and feast of the Indians of Lake and Mendocino counties is in progress here. They came into town on Friday in all kinds of vehicles eager for the dance and the big feed which are pro- viaded by Chief Charley at the rancheria two miles north of Healdsburg. The dance began, and all night long they danced and sang their wierd songs to the Great Man who has charge of the happy hunting grounds. Surrounding a huge campfire sat dozens of the natives. In the outer circle about 100 Indians, men and women, were seated. These were the ordinary braves. A little nearer to the fire, and forming a smaller circle, sat a dozen or more bucks and squaws, higher in the esteem of their chieftain. With hands interlocked, fifteen red men waltzed around the blazing pile of brush, shrieking in their native tongue, while Chief Charley and his wife grunted approval. For hours this monotonous ceremony continued. After the fire had died away the dance was concluded and the feast enjoyed. The bill of fare was not as elaborate as the work seemed to call for, still it was an extraordinary collation for the Indians.| Roast beef and pork, potatoes and buck- eye balls, bread and tea, were there in abundance. Chief Charley had issued an edict denying to his .’lssem{)lcd braves any spirituous beverage, and in consequence no blood was shed. The dance was repeated to-night, and to- morrow the visitors will return to their tepees in the adjoining counties. hief Charley said it had long been a custom to hold these annual reunions. In his language: “It is plenty good. We talk to big man; ask him for plenty water, vlenty fish, plenty acorn. Bimeby rain come, fish come, acorn come. See?’ Chief Charley was right, for while he was speaking big drops of water fell from the sky, and the Indians resumed their dance with increased fervor. B i MINING AT HEALDSBURG, The Onyx Claim Proving Too Good to Be Sold. HEALDSBURG, CAL., Nov. 4.—The lo- cation of the onyx ledge, ten miles south- west of this city, has caused many men to leave for the mountains to prospect for mines, and as a result many discoveries of more or less importance have been made. The developments on the onyx ledge have been most satisfactory, and the own- ers will at once put in an extensive plant toopen it up. George Madeira came in from the mine this morning with a large quantity of the rock, which is certainly of a most beautiful hue. To a CaLr repre- sentative he said: “No, sir, the mine is not for sale, and we are not anxious to go into print relative to it. Iwill say one thing, Eowever. I am in receipt to-day of a letter from Ham- burg, Germany, asking for further infor- mation relative to the discovery and in- closing a c]ipg:ug from THE CALL. “‘We now know that we have an onyx ledze of great extent from which slabs “of any desired size can be had. We have blasted off the face of the ledge, which has been exposed to the elements for centuries, and are now workingin what is ‘live’ rock. It is beautifully marked. Just as soon as Wwe can we intend to build a road to the ledge and take out large quantities of the onyx, which is a very salable article.” —_— & Mysterious Death at Santa Barbara. SANTA BARBARA, Can, Noy., d— Ching Ping, a Chinaman, 42 iears of age, for many years dishwasher at the Arlington Hotel, died last night under mysterious circumstances. Death occurred in a house at the corner of Anacapa and Canyon Per- dido streets. No doctor was in attend- ance. The cause of death is unknown. AT THE NAVY-YARD. Exhibition of Paintings and Etchings at Mare Island—Prizes Offeved. VALLEJO, Car., Nov. 4. —Tuesday after- noon in the sail-loft, which has been dec- orated in an appropriate manner, the paintings recently executed by the ladies and gentlemen belonging to the School of Art at the navy-yard will be exhibited. The paintings and etchings have been contributed by Mrs. Captain A. 8. Mrs. Surgeon George P. Bradley; Lieuten ant Robert M. Dutton, U.S. M. C Mary McCalla; Miss Macrea; Mr: Engineer F. 0. Massen; Mrs. Lieutenant C. Marast Perkins, U. .; Mrs. Lieu- tenant W. E. Sewell; Lieutenant- Commander F. M. Symonds; Paymaster J. R. Stanton and Miss Woods. Prizes will be offered for the best work and for the one showing the most improve- ment during the past few months. At the last art exhibition, held in July Mrs. Lieutenant W. BE. Sewell awarded the two leading prizes. Much in- terest is given the art of painting. A competent instructor comes to Mare Island one day during each week to give lessons. e o UNKNOWN DEAD MAN. Probable Suicide of a Stranger at Santa Barbara. SANTA BARBARA, CiL., Nov. 4.—An unknown man, about 65 years of age, was found dead late on Sunday 250 yards from the road leading to Mesa from Michel- torena street. He was lying under a live- oak tree. In height he was 5 feet 8 inches, bald head, gray beard under chin, well dressed in dark gray suit. By his right side a 32-caliber Richardson revolver was fonnd. A handglass, nickel frame, was lying between his legs. There was a bullet- hole a little back of the right temple. The ockets were empty and there was abso- Futcl_v no means of identification. De- ceased is believed to be a stranger from Los Angeles. He was seen by a ranchman in the same locality a week ago. PERISHED N CAJON PASS Fruitless Search for the Hermit Dying of Starvation in the Mountains. Thought to Have Succumbed in a Storm While Searching for Edible Cacti. SAN BERNARDINO, Car., Nov. 4.—The old German wko was reported to be dying of starvation in Cajon Pass on Saturday, has evidently become the victim of the fierce storm that raged in the Cajon yesterday and last night. The rescuing party that leit this city yesterday morning returned in the afternoon and reported a failure to find the old man. After a severe journey, the rescuers came upon what might be called a cabin, the structure consisting of poles set on end and covered with branches. It wastenant- less, and a search for a considerable distance about failed to find the starving man or any trace of him. Before leaving the vicinity the party notified the in- habitants to keep a watch for the man, and if found either dead or alive to bring him to this city. The supposition is that the old feliow was out in search of some cacti plant to eat when the storm overtook him, and he succumbed to its fury. What his name is 1o one seems to know, as he lived a strictly hermit life. — Burglary at Santa Barbara. SANTA BARBARA, Car, Nov. 4.— Some time between the closing hour Satur- day night and Sunday night the whole- sale and retail liquor-house pf A. Frisius & Co. was burglarized, an entrance being effected by prying open a reardoor. Forty dollars in loose change was taken from the till, but two unlocked cash drawers were untouched. No liguors or cigars were taken.. —_— Heavy Rain at Riverside. RIVERSIDE, Carn. Nov. 4.—A heavy rainstorm visited this city on Sunday. Eighty-six hundredths of an inch of rain fell. The prospects for a continuance of the storm are good. Reports from oints throughout the county show a Eeuvy rainfall everywhere. Dt Sl Suicide at Visalia. VISALIA, Car., Nov. 4—James S. Pat- ton of Hamilton, Skagit County, Wash., died here this morning from the effects of morphine, taken with suicidal intent. The cause is said to be gambling and ill health. Patton’s relatives live at Jeffersonville, Tazewell County, V: e Wreck of the Schooner Crystal. SEATTLE, WasH., Nov. 4.—The steamer City of Topeka brought news from Alaska this evening of the wreck in Yakitat Bay of the schooner Crystal. The crew was saved. The vessel was valued at about $5000, and was owned 1n Tacoma. SR e, Shipments From Healdsburg. HEALDSBURG, CaL, Nov. 4.—The shipments from this place for the past six days include 13 carloads of prunes, 10 car- loads of canned goods, 2 carloads of paint, 5 carloads of tanbark, 7 carloads of woo and 3 carloads of wool. pridides Job Printers Strike. MINNEAPOLIS, M Nov. union job printers of Minneapolis, 200 in number, struck to-day for 30 cents an hour ard a nine-hour day. . The Cigars consumed n U.S.in the last 2£ years, them averagin, L at ¢ cls. eac gl/fiu‘/l s wery low) ought the stupendous sum of 3 Billion, 160 Million of dollars. Zo this sum Jamous La Estrella all Havana Key West cigar has contributed a larger percentage tham any other brand. Seen the new ones? New crop! New, 6rz'ffit colors! Mild, sweet ! Wright's Inian Vegetable Pills Are acknowledged by thousands of persons who have used them for over forty years to cure SICK HEADACHE, GIDDINESS, CONSTIPA. TION, Torpid Liver, Weak Stomach, Pimples, and purify the = Grossman’s Specific Mixtur With this remedy persons can cure themselves without the least exposure, change of diet, or in application to business. The medicine the contains nothing that is of the least injury to :‘nflu‘l.munn. mmdnnutmu.%nu $1a 1 know Joy’s Vegetable Sarsaparilla is a first-class medicine. I have nsec it. HERBERT MENDENHAL! Cor. Locust and Santa Clara sts. San Jose, Cal. HILADELPHIA SHOE CO, STAMPED ON A SHOE MEANS STANDARD OF MERIT. SHOES. We are still offering bargalns and it will well re- Day a person to call ana examine our prices. The SPRECKELS FENCE on the corner certainly in- ALA terferes more or less with trade, o fact we continue to offer extra inducements. week we are making a drive of ME ALASKA SIAL shoes that are neat but durable, ana which we will sell for B3.00 Per palr. The skin of the Alaska seal is noted for its toughness and wearing qnalities, and while Wwaterproof is yet pliable and easy on the feet, These shoes have stood the test for years and we will guarantee every pair. They are strong and serviceable and vet neat appearing. Remember the price, 83, and do not be deceived. as other d realizing that houses are sellingseal shoes for much more money. misled but come to us ana save meney. It you desire CORK-SOLED SEAL SHOES we have them for 50 cents per palr extra, 50 do ot b We also have a fine assortment of i‘ LACE SHOES FO ALASKA SEAL YOUIHS AND BOYS. They have double soles, and are just the thing for school wear, as they are so durable— es, 1110 2.. Boys’ sizes, 214 o 5 bargain—LA DIES’ KANGAROO CALF TON SHOES, with Patent-leather Tip, ble Cork Insoles and Double Soles, that can be recommende: ed for wear, and which we have reduced from $3 to. ver .82 60 40c. This must interest yon. Ladies’ High- Cut Storm Rubbers, made of the best quality of rubber, which we have “placed reach of all. duced to 40 cents. within the Price re- This week we have placed onsale about 500 pairs of Ladies’ French Kid Button Shoes, with either Cioth or Pointed Toes and her Tips. Hana- les and French ki X by Big bargains. Ladies French Kid Button Shoes, cloth or kid tops, pointed or square toes. either with plain or patent-leather tips. Sizes 2145, 3 and 314, and very narrow_widths on larger Reduced from $5 and fx WE HAVE NOT MOVED. BE-Country orders sollcited. B@~Send for New Iilustrated Catalogus Address B. KATCHINSK!, 10 Third Street, San Francisco. PHILADELPHIA SHOE CoO. Foductof a[eading Home Ir\AV)’rr(. Ho Percentage Pharmacy, 963 Market SL