The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, January 20, 1896, Page 3

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1896. THE WATER GOD TILL IN HUMOR, Continuous Pour of His Blessings Over the Earth. ALL CROPS BENEFITED. Many Rivers Rising and Anxiety Is Felt in Railway Quarters. TEE YOLO BASIN IS FLOODED. Confidence Expressed by the Railway Managers About Keeping Traffic Open. 10 sleep will e assured that their arrived at the end s run. These watch- and wives of the ws, whose duties oblige g through the storm re- act that at any moment a ieath. zhs are high and nuance of the storm has xiety among railroad s place, and they are using precaution to insure the facilities. The walkers has been increased tent that th s hardly a and Truckee yssihle to cannot be found a faith- 1 li rough the storm with nd, carefully examining every orting hourly to the train- :legraph operators at all g hard and work- ,, with waiting crews liness at central points. amage that has oc- a washout at Knight's 1t that has already been ville has been the water which as yet given sses over the hill e preceded by relays sure safety. As far concerned there is from flood this win- 1 the levee, which red, will carry all 0 the great Yolo twelve There 100 ya ong and nine into the basin, and at ance of 200 yards, ater is leaving the s water front et this winter, and n River should get ns and send down a \e levees opposite the city ng re the water two feet of the top of d authorities express it that they can and claim that, some stoppages of rie B e EEDDING AGAIN LIGHTED. The Difficulty at the Electric Company Plant Overcome. Jan. 19.—Another rain oke over this city to- from reports from over the . storm is general. The river, small streams, w. ad been ific rain of .and which had begun n account of the cessation rday, are again rising falling in torrents g almost a gale. be electric light and any’s plant has been overcome / to-night is illuminated and iful. The streets are some- d, on account of the storm. been a great boon to the st as soon as the storm ends perations throughout the count; sumed with vigor. The sterm building progress in this city. buildings are in course of ion, and work will necessarily be 3 ——— SAN JOAQUIN RIVEERS RISING. The Mokelumne Risen Thirteen Feet Dur- ing Twenty-four Hours. STOCKTON, Cax., Jan.19.—There has been a steady downpour of rain through- out the valley for six hours, and all of the ns have risen above the high-water The Mokelumne River has risen en feet within the past twenty-four rs, and at the Woaabridge dam the ater is pouring over the works in a stream feet in depth. Miner's channei, run- g through this city from east to west, as changed from a ditch to a river ana non channel is rapidly filling with water from the upper country. e ipkindiste Boon to the Lompoc Valley. 'A BARBARA, CaL., Jan. 19.—The 1t rains have been very weicome to all, but more especially to the dairymen of the Lompoc region, whose stock have suf- fered because of the dryness and the con- sequent lack of feed.” Had the drouth Jasted three weeks longer hundreds of catile would have left their bones bleach- ing on the plains. ESERRAE Rejoicing at Fresno. FRE 0, CaL., Jan. 19.—A gentle rain began falling here at 8 o'clock, with pros- pects of continuing throughout the night. This is a matter for congratulation among ardists and vineyardists in the valley, because only about an inch has fallen so here this season. - Downfall at San Jose. SA~ JOSE, CaL., Jan. 19.—The rainfall for twenty-four hours, ending at 12 o’clock last night, was .59 of an inch, makinga al 6f 293 inches for the storm. The fall for the season to dateis5.94inches. Ub to the same date last year 16.17 inches bad fallen. DEATH OF AN AUBURN MAN. Took Hundreds of Tnousands of Dollars Out of the Ground, but Died Poor. AUBURN, Cav.,, Jan. 19.—Doc Shurt- leff, one of the best known mining charae- ters hereabouts, died in Sacramento yes- hrottle and their accom- | terday. Although he had taken out over $100,000 from the Ophir mines near Au- burn during the past twenty years, he died without a dollar. He was a phenomenal gold-hunter, and aiter spending the fortune he had taken out of one hole in the ground he would not be longsén finding another. — QUEER TRAMP AT PHENIX. He Is Fducated and Took to the Road From Choice. PHENIX, Ariz., Jan. 19.—George Wil- liam Harris, after serving a sixty-day sentence for vagrancy, was released from jail here to-day. He is probably the most unique character that was ever incarcerated here, as he frankly admits his good family, education and early advantages. He said, however, that he determined to become a tramp several years ago and has been one ever since. He arrived at this determination because, he said, fate is against him. When he left, he placed in the hands of Jailor Boyle a perfect representation of a twenty-page newspaper fully iltustrated and containing all the regular departments, all of which were done with an ordinary pen and the work is very fine. He 1s the same man who did something similar in the Oakland jail several vears ago. He says he is ucquainted with all the jails of the coun- try. e SEATTLE LUMBER CONTRACT. Port Blakeley Mills Engage for Three Hundred Million Fect of Logs. SEATTLE. WasH., Jan. 19.—Last Satur- day Sol Simpson, of this city, entered into a contract to cut and deliver to the Port Blakeley Mill Company eight hundred million feet of logs, constituting what the local loggers say is the biggest deal of the | kind ever made. By the terms of the contract the delivery | extends over a period of ten years. The | logs are to be selected principally from timber standing between Olympia and Grays Harbor. During the building of their road the Northern Pacific Company | gave a single contract for nine million feet of logzs, and that at that time was con- | sidered a mammoth timber transaction. MILL VALLEY SONG BIRDS A Movement on Foot to Import Several Species From England. Differences Between the American and Foreign Thrush, Blackbird and Skylark. MILL VALLEY, CarL.,, Jan. 18.—Some | gentlemen, noticing the absence of song birds in Mill Valley and yearning for the sweet music of the feathered songsters of their native land, have long been wishing to start a concerted movement and import some songsters from Europe. Louis L. Janes, secretary of the Tamal- | pais Land and Water Company, and, | therefore, a representative of the paternal local government, was approached, and he at once advised that the Mill Valley Im- provement Club be communicated with upon the subject. Some influential gen- tlemen called upon Secretary Thomas Fot- trell and laid the matter before him. Judge Fottrell said: I think the ideaa ance in my power regardless of what the club may do in the matter. You have mentioned the blackbird, thrush and sky- lark. These would be excellent species of birds to import, and would thrive well in Mill Valley. species. The Turdus merula, the blackbird | of the British isles, is somewhat similar | in shape and size to the Oriolus pheenicens | or red-winged blackbird of Amerizca. | The ‘skylark, known as the Alauda | avensis, when 'in song, keeps mounting, | and sings as he flies. He must not be con- { founded with vour much larger meadow- | lark, or Alaudamagna. He is not a perch- | ing bird, but lives and builds his nest upon the ground. The thrush is a detirostral sinping bird, brown in color, and is known in science as the Merula musica. His song is loud. and he has many notes similar to the mocking- bird of this country. He would do weil here. He buwilds his nest, generally, in a tree near a running stresm. I would liketo have the Irish breed of these birds in preference to that of other | parts of the British islands: The Limeric! for its fullness of form: and note. The Wicklow skylark inspired Moore to sing in verse, as did his English brother sug- gest the song of Shelley. SHOLTO AT MARYSHILLE, My Lord and Lady Are Starring the State With Their Company. The Favorite Son of Queensberry De- | nies That He Has Been Disinherited. MARYSVILLE, CAn.,, Jan. 19.—Lord Sholto Douglas, the youthful husband of the sprite little dame who was formerly Loretta Addis, was in Marysville vester- day with his theatrical company. He says the cablegram from London announcing | that his father had cut off his nual al- | lowance of $1500 is an invention puze-and | ssmple. S “My father knows I am married toa California actress, and he is not trying to control my actions at all.” He does not care. Iam not worrying.”’ “If he has cut him off,” interposed Lady Douglas, who was present, ‘we’ll fix him. We’ll take a trip to London and organize a company and both go on the stage there, using our titles just as we do here. That wiil bring him “around. We do this be- cause we think he ‘has no kick coming.’ My name and title in English society’s blue book? Why not? I'm his wife, and they will certainly recognize me.” His lordship, Lady Douglas and their company left for Oroville by stage, a dis- tance of thirty-two miles, in a pelting rain this afternoon. They play there to- morrow night and floods having cut off railroad connection this was the only way to make the trip. L ———— PLUCKY CHICAGO DRUMMER. Attacked by a Highwayman at Pheniz, He Turns the Tables. PHENIX, Ariz., Jan. 19.—An attempt was made here last night to rob W. 8. Cox, a Chicago drummer. Mr. Cox had spent the evening at the Maricopa Club and started for his hotel about 4 o’clock. As he got away from the center of the city and when near the cor- nerof Fourth and Van Buren streets, the highwayman stepped out and ordered him to throw up his hands. Notwithstanding the fact that he was covered Mr. Cox determined to run for it. The robber followed, emptying his re- volver as he ran. Mr. Cox counted the shots and when he reached the sixth turned on his pursuer with a club he found in the roadway. The robber emulated the example first set by Mr. Cox, and the tables were turned until the Southern Pacific Railroad yards were reached, when the daring highway- man escaped. Mr. Cox saved a large sum of money, but had his hat and clothes ruined by flying bullets. 5 thrush, like the Limerick girl, is famous | PASSED AWAY AT PASO ROBLES Death of Dr. Somerset Rob- inson, a Retired Officer of the Navy. A REMARKABLE MAN. Became a Spiritualist During the Declining Years of His Life. ONCE EE WAS ALMOST STARVED, But the Surgeon Made a Good Record ‘While in the Service of the Nation. PASO ROBLES, Carn, Jan. 19.—Dr. Somerset Robinscn, U. (retired), died at his residence here to-day. He had been in pocr health for a long time and the end was not unexpected. No man in this sec- tion of the State was better known than Dr. Robinson. He was unmarried and just 60 years of age. He was a native of Maryland and entered the navy in 1861. He served with distinction during the | Civil War, most of the time being attached to the gulf squadron. In 1881 he was | fleet surgeon of the North Atlantic squad- ron, and from 1884 to 1886 was in charge of the Naval Hospital at Mare Island. He was retired in 1887 and soon afterward lo- | cated in this village, where he has since resided. While one of the most eccentric charac- ters in the State, he always displayed qualities which won for him the respect | and love of his feliows, and his gentieness of nature, generosity and hospitality were proverbial. > Before his retirement he was afflicted with rheumstic gout, and as inheritances and lucky investments in Washington real estate provided him with plenty of means he traveled extensively for relief, visiting famous doctors and famous springs. Hs | journeyed on his quest for ‘health until he | found his first considerable relief in the hot | springs in Paso Robles, and he decided to spend here the restof his life. With | this end in view he set about surrounding himself with all the comforts and luxuries tbat his tastes craved. Securing fifteen acres of land on a steep | hill not far back of the Hotel de Paso Robles | he lavished money in its adornment. He | builta large brick house of Southern type, | with wide verandas encircling each story. | A highway ran through his grounds, and good one and will give you everv assist- | the smaller portion across from his huuse; he made & garden of wonderful beauty, with flowers, shrubs and trees arranged | with much taste for landscape effects, but | Maryland, never trimmed, for he believed that a tree The Irish blackbird must Was most beautiful when it grew as God | not be confounded with the American | madeitgrow. Inthese ornamental grounds | he placed a large pond, which was stocked with goldfish and water-lilies, and under the roadway he built an expensive tunnel | for a private passageway. | About his house were many flowers and | ornamental trees, and up the hill to the | rear his grounds became vineyards and or- | chards, full of variety, in which he took | much pride. Though his life had been | largely passed on salt water, he had in his | quarters on board many a ship acquired | wisdom about chickens, fruit-trees, the most scientific ways of draining wet land, etc. Perhaps he was born for a pastoral life, and that streak in his nature asserted | itself when he induiged in fancies; but at | any rate the man whose active life had been devoted to doctoring marines and Jack tars could give pointers to San Luis Obispo farmers when he went to Paso Ro- | bles. So it was an expert that superin- | tended the fifteen acres of fiowers and fruits. His residence he furnished with simple elegance, but he made it, too, his own ideal of comfort. His library was large, and in his grounds were all sorts of summer houses fashioned to filter every harshness | from the sun and wind and to afford every | means of extracting enjoyment that the | hours could bring there. Few people would build a summer house up in a big live oak tree, but that was what Dr. Rob- inson did, and he didn’t care whetherany- body laughed or not. By day the Robinson place was always a gem of striking beauty seen from the town below, but at night it was still more noticeable. The big house was filled with incandescent lights, while outside and on a tower rising above the roof arc lights with colored globes were placed. These and one of the doctor’s peculiarities was to always leave his doors wide open at night through some strange notion that was nobody’s business; the house aiways suggested to a stranger at midnight that some great social event must be zoing on up there. Many a patient, sleepless in the small hours in the hotel below, has watched the weird radiance up on the hill and goneto sleep to let strange night- n:ares come. In that place of beauty Dr. Robinson lived the life of his choosing for nine years, and there he indulged every wish that could be indulged up to the time when his health gave way. His house- work and his assistance and service about his home and place were furnished by two elderly men. No woman ever set foot on his property if he could help it. He had for many years showed an intense dislike for the society of females, and would al- ways avoid meeting ledies that he well knew if he could do so. The reasons of his being a woman-hater are not generally known, and that has been accounted merely one of his peculiarities. But though no ties of friendship rooted him to the hearth, and though woman’s presence was unwelcome, Robinson wasno recluse. When in health he went to the postoffice downtown daily, and generally welcomed strangers with a warm hospital- ity. When his navalor other friends came to see him his hospitality was princely, | and his checkbook was always at their dis- posal. He liked togo to Mare Island fre- quently, and when there would visit a friend who is a butcher and with whom he Jiked to discuss the best and most scientific ways of killing cattle and such practical questions. Not less noticeable than his peculiarities of manner and living was his appearance. His face much resembled that of Edwin Booth, a fact of which he was proud. It was strong, expressive and intellectual. His hair was llwlil worn long and he never touched it with brush or comb. He always dressed his long dark locks by run- always burned brightly far into the night, | | | ning his fingers through them from his forehead backward. His physique was striking and his manner somewhat tragic. His hat was invariably a stovepipe, gen- erally tilted back. When in the service he suffered much discomfort when com- pelled by naval regulaticns to attend some function that required full-dress uniform, with brass buttons and gold braid. He liked civilian’s attire and never cared whether the cut was fashionable or not. ‘When he was in charge of the naval hospital at Mare Island this cultured man and tireless student liked the society of an old stableman named “Barney” better than that of most anybody else. He and Barney would pace the stable-yard for hours discussing the raising of chickens and turkeys and such things as Barney's experience and the doctor’s reading had given them a common interest in. He was always loved by his inferiors 1n the service, ard while he was recognized as a man of great executive ability it is said that he was never known to speak harshly to any one. The doctor’s aversion to cats was even stronger than his aversion to women. In a case of cats he would kill one whenever he could, and he generally used a small rifle, with which he was expert. The peculiarities most talked about among those who knew him were, per- haps, his gastronomic tastes. He was al- ways making strange experiments in the kitchen. While serving on the Asiatic station he learned to appreciate the deli- ciousness of the Japanese eels. Later he proved by experiment that the American rattlesnake is even a greater delicacy than the Japanese eel. 1t took considerable ex- perimenting to acquire the highest art of frying rattlesnakes, but he acquired it and was happy. 1t is said that another toothsome dish he discovered was afforded by young rats. He would take rodents when quite young and feed them for forty davs on wheat to fatten them, and then he would have them served in a ragout, for which he found them superior to rabbits. He was always a great smoker, and his taste for the weed was gratified by the choicest brands of tokacco from all over the world. Champagne was his favorite beverage, oc- casionally varied with a special brand of good old French brandy. aw During the years he spent in retirement at Paso Robles he gratified himself to the full, but his intellectual taste was in the ascendency. He passed his time largely in the study of abstruse subjects, and especially of spiritualism ana the occult. Dr. Robinson’s belief in spiritualism was quite strong, and about a year ago he be- came so infatuated with its myusteries that he was completely under the control of the spirits. He said that the forms of his friends had gathered around him and beckoned him alluringly to their happier world. He trustfully tried to cross to them, and not being willing to take his own lifein any of the usual ways he de- cided to starve himself to death, In this he would have probably succeeded had it not been that an old naval friend happened to arrive at the springs at the time and he induced his comrade to linger a while among the living. A mutual friend, the medical director at Mare Island, was hastily summoned, and when he left Dr. Robinson’s bedside the latter had been in- duced to resume eating. Since then, how- ever, he rarely left his house and his physical strength failed gradually until he | passed away. Dr. Robinson’s only relatives reside in He owned considerable real estate in the city of Washington besides property here and in Vallejo. NEWS OF PORT ANGELES, Instance of How Rapidly News Travels Among the Indians. An Effort Being Made to Secure Re. moval of the Puget Sound Tug-Boat Company. PORT ANGELES, Wasn., Jan. 19.—A remarkable instance of the manmer in which news among the Indian tribes | travels over the United States has been brought to notice by letters from the United States Attorney-General to Attor- ney W. L. Marquardt of this city. The letter states that the news of the killing of Phillip Brown, an Indian on the Ozette reservation in this county, has reached the Indian tribes 1n several States | and that the fact that the man who com- mitted the deed has gone unpunished is likely to cause trouble. Henry Anderson killed Phillip last sum- mer in a quarrel over sealskins, and, on being brought here for trial, was liberated on habeas corpus on the ground that_this court had no /jurisdiction. Judge Han- ford of Seattlerendered a similar decision when the case was in his court and An- derson was set at liberty. A warrant was sent to Seattle this week for Anderson’s arrest, but it was found that he had escaped on the sealing schooner St. Lawrence, bound for Japan. ‘When the schooner put in at Neah Bay the Indians there soon discovered that the man who had killed Phillip was on board and an Indian policeman tried to arrest him, but was prevented by the interfer- ence of the captain. Sheriff Dyke was wired for and left this city ona tug for Neah Bay, but on hisarrival he found that Anderson had disagpea.‘ed. Word was re- ceived to-day that he had been captured by a deputy sheriff and will be brought to this city. s SRl PUGET SOUND TUGBOAT COMPANY. Offer Made for Its Removal From Port Townsend to Port Angeles. PORT ANGELES, WasH., Jan. 19.—An effort is being made here to secure the re- moval of the headquarters of the Puget Sound Tugboat Company from Port Town- send to this city. The company has announced its inten- tion of moving from Port Townsend to Utsalady. The reason for thischange is that during the past year their city and county taxes have been raised 90 per cent. President C. E. Mallette of the Chamber of Commerce of this city has wired the tug- hoat company that no water charges and no taxation for five years are the induce- ments offered for five years if the company will remove its headguarters to this port. The geographical location of this city and its excellent harbor would make it a most desirable point on the sound for the company to select. e A Tulare Glove Contest, TULARE, CAx., Jan. 19.—The glove con- test for points and a purse of §$250 between Billy Ross of Visalia and Mike McCormack of Arizona was won by Ross in eight rounds. In the last round both men for- got themselves and the slogging was sim- terrific, both men receiving severe pun- ishment. Peace officers were on hand to lsee that the gloves, etc., were within the aw. e Seattle’s Unanimous Family. SEATTLE, Wasn., Jan. 19.—Three mem- bers of ‘the Fagan family—father and two sons—met face to face in the City Jail this morning, they having been imprisoned by the police during the mfht. James Fagan, the sire, and his son Sylvester were locket up for drunkenness, while Frank stands accused of a more serfous offense, theft. FIRED UPON BY PORTLAND THUGS, be one of the winning trio. Evi- dently the judges were practically of one opinion when they retired, for they soon returned from their deliberation and an- nounced their decision. A. M. Cathcart ’96, H. D. Sheldon ’96 and J. M. Ross '97 were the names announced, while W. P. Harrington, 96, was named as substitute. The announcement was met with enthusi- astic cheers, and the selection is certainly approved in every instance by the students -| generally. Officer Wilhelm Exchanges " Shots With a Pair of Footpads. THEIR AIM IS POOR. Neither the Policeman Nor His Assailants Injured in the Afiray. HOLD-UPS ON THE EAST SIDE. An Unknown Man the Latest Victim of the Gang That Is Halting Pedestrians. PORTLAND, Or., Jan. 19.—The usual east side hold-up to took place about 11:30 o’clock last night at East Morrison and East Ninth streets. The name of the vic- tim and the extent of his loss are not known to the police. Patrolman Wilhelm was coming down East Morrison street, when a man rushed up to him and said he had been held up and robbed by two men at the corner of Ninth street a few minutes before. Officer Wilhelm rar back with the man tothe scene of the hold-up, which ison an ele- vated plank railway. At the corner of Ninth street is an open shed, in which stand several wagons, and as they neared this spot the man pointea it out to the officer as the place where he was robbed. Officer Wilhelm decided to make a cioser investigation of the premises and had ap- proached to within ten feet of the building when the figures of two men suddenly emerged from the darkness and two shots were-fired at the officer, fortunately miss- ing him. No sooner were the shots fired than the victim of the hold-up took to his heels and disappeared, but the policeman made a stand, aud, as the thugs rushed by him, he fired several shots at them. None took effect and the two men made for the side of the plank road, over which they leaped and quickly disappeared beneath the bridge. By that time several citizens who had been attracted by the shots arrived and Officer Wilhelm had them mount guard on one side of the roadway while he watched on the other. A few minutes later the patrol-wagon arrived and Officer Wilhelm, assisted by Officer Nicolai, made a search beneath the roadway for the two highway- men, but they were not to be found. Neither was the victim of the hold-up, when he was subsequently looked for in the crowd, and as he had neglected to tell the policeman his name and what he had lost the officers had to be content with very meager particulars of the affair. RIS HE TALKED TOO MUCH. Garrulity of an Alameda Thief Leads to His Arrest. PORTLAND, Orecoy, Jan. 19.—Philip Krall’s boastful nature has got him into serious trouble. During the series of hold- ups on the east side he had dropped cer- {ain remarks intimating that he knew something concerning them, and was not at all averse to posing as the hero of the sorties. As a result he last night found bimself in the custody of the detectives, but it was quickly discovered that Krall had only been romancing, and, not stop- ping at that, bad brought in the names of innocemt parties whom he had claimed as his accomplices. Krall would have been well satisfied to be dismissed as a liar, but while he was squaring himself with Chief Minto De- tectives Griffin and Holsapple were other- wise employed. Both were going over some records, at times taking furtive glances at the suspect until they came upon the description of a man wanted in Alameda, Cal., and further investigation stopped. Krall is wantea in California for stealing $50 from an Alameda creamery, and when charged with the crime made no denial of his being the man. He came to Portland several weeks ago, went to Fisher's Land- ing, where he worked for a while, and then to Boise City, Idaho, whence he returned to Portland. The Alameda officials were notified of the arrest of the man and Krall will soon go there for trial. S STOLE ¥FROM THE MAILS. Portland Officers Capture & North Da- kota Criminal. PORTLAND, Og., Jan. 19.—Joseph Wai- ters, wanted in Bismarck, N. D., for unlaw- fully taking a letter from the Postoffice and appropriating a check which it con- tained, was arrested last night by Deputy United States Marshal Humphreys. Wal- ters was followed to this city by Special Agent E. C. Clement. The warrant for the arrest of Walters charges that he stole from the Postoffice at Bismarck a letter addressed to Joseph Weber, containing a draft dated at Sioux City, lowa, for $18 75, drawn by H. F. Hedges, captain of the United States engineer corps, in favor of Joseph Weber. THE LATE STANFORD NEWS Result of the Final Debate of the Preliminaries for the Inter- collegiate. Winning Trio Elected to Represent Stanford in the Intercol- legiate Debate. STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CaL, Jan. 19.—The debate last evening was the final of the preliminaries and was fully as in- teresting as any of the whole series. Inas- much as the evening was free to students, the attendance was better than at any previous depates this semester. This may be attributed, however, partly to the fact that the judges were to announce the name of Stanford’s representative after the debate was ended. J. M. Ross, arguing on the negative side of the question, “Resolved, that the pro- tective tariff policy has been detrimental to the best interests of American agricul- ture,” made the best showing of the four speakers. It was a foregone conclusion when he finished his argument that he would A. M. Cathcart is without doubt one of Stanford’s strongest debaters. Two years ago he was entered by Stanford in her de- bate with Berkeley. Stanford that year won her debate. Cathcart is a member of the Euphonian Literary Society and is noted as a forcible speaker. Heis 22 years old and entered Stanford from Chaffey College, Ontario, Cal. History is Mr. Cathcart’s major study. As a speaker Cathcart is logical, fluent and forcible. He depends on facts well put rather than on eloquence. . D. Sheldon, the second Stanford man, is also a history student and a mem- ber of the senior class. At the present time Sheldon is president of the Associ- ated Students and has made an_enviable record as the most energetic president that association has ever had. Mr. Sheldon was a debater before entering Stanford, having taken part in debates with the University of the Pacific. He also repre- sented Stanford last year against Berke- ley in the Carnot medal contest. He, too, belongs to Euphonia. He is a clear thinker, a fluent speaker and is specially utmrfi in arraying his propositions. J. M, Ross, 97, is another good speaker and has lately attracted special mention by winning the Lubin $100 prize. Ross is a member of the Alpha Literarr Society and is an ex-president of his class. He practiced debating in the Ohio high school, from which he comes. Mr. Ross is study- ing law. . P. Harrington, ’96, was selected as substitute. He is an economic student and inlast year’s contest he made a good record as an easy speaker and clear rea- soner, In case any of the others are una- ble to participate Harrington will do his share toward putting up winning argu- ments. THE NEWS OF SAN JOSE A Million-Dollar Benefit to Santa Clara From the Rains. An Important Suit for the Division of $40,000 of Landed Property. SAN JOSE, Car., Jan. 18. — Colonel Philo Hersey, president of the Santa Clara County Fruit Exchange, said yes- terday in speaking of the benefits acern- ing to the fruit interests from the late storm: “The rain we have just had means sev- eral millions of dollars to the people of Santa Clara Valley. One more such storm and a few showers to keep the ground moist and we will be assured of a good crop as far as rain is concerned. “The rain came at a time when the trees were ready to receive it. With a moderate amount of rain and a safe passage through the frost dangers it is thought that this county will have a fruit crop seldom be- fore equaled. A large number of acres of new orchards come into bearing this year, which will materially increase the fruit crop. “Under favorable conditions it is esti- mated that the prune crop of the year will equal 80,000,000 pounds against 40,000,000 oun ds last year. Hundreds of acres of and are being set out in prune trees this season, and the demand for trees has been so_great that several nurserymenfhave raised the price of their trees.”” It 1s expected that the fruit market will pick up about the 1st of February, and what little remains of last year’s crop will be quickly closed out. A mass-meeting of fruit-growers will be hela in this City between the 1st and 15th of February to discuss means for extend- ing the market in the East for California dried fruits. Gl e e DIVISION OF PROPERTY WANTED., Houses and Lands Valued at $40,000 Are to Be Cut Up. SAN JOSE, CaL, Jan. 19.—George Scherrer yesterday began suit against Mrs. Laura Klein to have the property on the northwest corner of Santa Clara and First streets partitioned and divided equally be- tween himself, Louisa Hartmann Wallach and Mrs, Laura Klein. The property and building improvements are valued at $40,000. After alleging the various interests owned by the parties, the complaint avers that itis necessary that a partition be had, and the court is [asked to make a proper division. In case this can not be done, then it is the wish of the plaintiff to have the property sold and the proceeds equally divided. Upon filing of the com- plaint with the clerk a lis pendens was re. corded in the office of the County Re- corder. e ITWO COOL ROBBERS. Enter a House at Alviso and Are Profit- ably at Home. SAN JOSE, CaL., Jan. 19.—Two unknown young men, neither over 21 years of age, rode up to Harry Wade’s place at Alviso this afternoon, and, after dismounting, coolly walked into the house and took possession of a gold watch and several other articles of value. The robbers were pursued several miles by Harry Wace, but his horse gave out, and the youthful bandits made good their escape with the plunder. The officers have no clue as to the destination of the fugitives. e Funeral of Dr. Cory. SAN JOSE, CaL., Jan. 19.—The funeral of Dr. Benjamin Cory, a pioneer physician of this coast, was held this afternoon from the Second Presbyterian church. The funeral was largely attended. The Medi- cal Society and San Jose Lodge No. 10, F. and A. M., attended in force. R Zarge S A New Weekly Paper. SAN JOSE, CAL., Jan.19.—Santa Clara is to have a new weekly paper to be called the News. L. C. McKenney is named as editor and publisher. It will make its ap- pearance about February 1. ‘Barnato in a Police Court. Last Thursday Mr, Hyam Benjamin, a stockbroker of Pembroke gardens, Ken- sington, was charged at Marlborough-street Police Court under the bankruptcy act with obtaining credit for £81 without dis- closing the fact that he was an undis- charged bankrupt, and remanded on bail in the sum of £400. A gentleman yesterday negeped into the witness-box, and offered 1o become surety for him. Mr. Hannay— What is your name, sir? The gentle- man—Barnato. Mr. Hannay—Where do you live? Mr. Barnato — Spencer ouse, St. James. Mr. George Bell (solicitor for Mr. Benjamin): Are you worth £400, Mr. Barnato, after paying your just and lawful debts? Mr. Barnato: ‘es. 'Mr. Hannay: What rent do you pay? Mr. Barnato: £2000 a year, and I have freehold })mpefly in the neighbor- hood of Park lane. Mr. Hannay: What areyon? Mr. Barnato: A diamond mer- chant, and director of several com- panies. Mr. Hannay: You will be accepted as bail, sir. As Mr. Bar- nato was about to leave the court, Mr. Hannay was informed that he was the Mr. Barnato of South Africa. On hearing this Mr. Hannay said that he was not aware that the gentleman was the Mr. Barnato— a remark that caused some laughter.— London Chronicle. BIE WHALES OF MONTEREY BAY. A New York Company Or- ganized for Their Capture, EXTENSIVE PLANS MADE. A Large Capital Leaves but Little Doubt of Their Success. STATION TO BE ESTABLISHED. The Oil to Be Shipped to New York During the First Six Months. MONTEREY, CAL.,, Jan. 19.—~The kill- ing of a calf whale in Monterey Bay a few weeks ago is likely to lead to results most important to the city of Monterey. Arrangements have just about been com- pleted by which an experimental whaling outfit is to be placed here. The project is backed by New York parties and there will beno lack of capital to make the ven- ture a success. C. S. Fackenthall, their representalive here, is enthusiastic on the subject and says that money will not be spared to make the equipments first-class in all respects. The scheme is this: To put in two large whaling boats with complete whaling out- fits, such as bombs, guns, harpoons and all other necessary accouterments for the chase and capture of the huge leviathan, on a six months’ trial. Captain Pedro, who has had many years experience as a whaler, will be put in com- mand of the boats with orders to take all kinds of oil-bearing fish. The oil will be shipped direct to New York to be there disposed of. At the end of the six months, if the balance is on the right side of the ledger, an oil-refining plant on the most extensive scale will be put in and the fleet of boats added to as necessity may demand. The investment will undoubtedly prove a profitable one, as the whales are again making Monterey Bay a rendezvous. Scarcely a day passes that several of the mammals are not seen sporting in its placid waters. LASKEE THE CHAMPION, Wins the International Chess Tourna- ment at St. Petersburg. ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, Jan 19.— The final sitting in the fifth round of the international chess masters’ tournament took place to-day, the result being as fol- lows: Lasker and Pillsbury drew after forty-nine moves. Tschigorin beat Steinitz after forty-four moves. The openings were queen's gembit, declined in both game. The record up to date is: Lasker won 914, lost 534; Pillsbury won 7, lost 8; Steinitz won 714, lost 7}4; Tschigorin won 6, lost 9. Easy Soothing Comforting Joy’s Vegetable Sarsaparilla il Easy Soothing Comforting Joy’s Vegetable Sarsaparilla il Easy Soothing Comforting Joy’s Vegetable Sarsaparilla