The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, March 2, 1896, Page 3

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1896. 3 BOOTH TO LEAD ANOTHER ARMY, The Late Commander Issues a Statement to the Press. HIS DUTY MADE PLAIN. The Services of Himself and Wife Still Needed by the Masses. PLANS NOT YET PERFECTED. Intends to Work in Full Harmony With the Legions He Once Controlled. MONTCLAIR, N. J., March 1L—Com- mander and Mrs. Ballington Booth to- night issued the followiug statement to the pres: “Being continually pressed upon all sides to state definitely the action we shall take in the future, we now desire to make known our present position. *“We did not wish it said that we had taken the Salvation Army; that we had through ambition, s ization in this country out of the general’s hands, or that we had taken property which we had acquired while ow iance to him. Furthermore, we d influence those under hi their loyalty and steadfas bave it said that we had i t want to hority through ess to us, nor oved faith ess to & trust reposed in us, so as adminis- tration was concerned. W no alt tive but to accept our dismissal, which nd negotiations we have allowed scope, neither ap- seling any be- closed our rel; with London. those in autho pearing in publ neath their con ““We cannc se our eyes to the fact that r allegiance; we are not 1 and cannot dispose of our lives a uence to please ourselves. God has or him. We dle. Wehave led to‘us to continuein that the people of the n an urgent and unmistak- e voiced their desire tbat 1ate a movement afford- unity to continue our for the uplifting of the uncherished nchristened people of our country; and here appeared to us no alternative between this course and retiring from pub- lic service, we have decided upon the former action. It is farthest from our de- sire that such a new and independent movement should be hostile to the ona we | bave labored so long and so hard to up- build. The United States, with its vast and ever-increasing population, should offer ample room for such effort without any unchristian warridg. N “It would be premature here to decide upon the details of our future iabor. We above all else God's leading. An nization cannot be formulated on the inions and enthusiasins of the moment. We shall probably have but.a small be- inning and gain step ‘“We shall assuredly under any circum- stances stand for the principles we have hitherto upheld, having for our aims the saving' of souls, the unity of effort in work, scriptural pls and self-sac- ritice of life, and simplicity and distinct- iveness of dress that speaks of out-and-out Christ following. ‘“We cannot at this perplexed juncture, overtired in body and overstrained 1n nerve, give the date when we shall be ready to commence public work. Indeed, it will be seen to be wise to do nothing in | haste lest it should be ill done, but to do all with foretbought that it may be well and ‘permanently done. We are most anxious not to act &n impulse or under strong pressure, but as God shall guide us through circumstances, and with cool, calm judgment as to what we believe and feel to be right. “In closing, we desire to assure all who are interested in this matter that we have earnestly consecrated our lives to the ser- vice of strengthening ri s principles and - extending God’s dom in Amer- ica. BaLLixetox Boor, “Mavp B. Boorn.” A circular letter also has been sent to friends all over America by Mr. and Mrs. Ballington Booth giving their side of the case. They refute the statement that they had refused to obey orders from London. | Reference is made to a letter sent to the international héadquarters on January 31, in which Commander and Mrs. Booth stated that they were going quietly through their farewell, but that for certain reasons they could not feel free to enter upon another command. This letter, they claim, has been called a resignation, but it was in-truth merely a statement of the sit- uation. Continuing, Mr. and Mrs. Booth say: “We therefore emphatically repeat that we are in our present condition not through disobedience of orders (especially as no orders other than those giving up our command had been received), but from the fact that they peremptorily took the situation into their own hands and forced us out.” The letter concludes: “Some who owe much to us have forgotten their affection and_at this trying moment have been per- suaded to misunderstand us, but time will show them wherein they are wrong and wherein we are wronged. We have told officers and soldiers to stand by the army, but we do not think that neea of necessity mean that they are to approve of its ac- tion toward their old leaders or to turn in their hearts from those who have faith- fully lived and suffered and worked for them.” SRt R A EVA BOOTH HISSED. Unfriendly Demonstration Greets Her First Appearance in New York. NEW YORK, N. Y., March 1.—Commis- gioner Eva Booth, the new com'mander ?l the Salvation Army, made her first .publvnc appearance in this city at a meeting in Cooper Union to-night, and the reception she received from the 4000 persons prgsenz was distinctly unfrienaly. She was hissed as she walked through the line of staff officers to the front of the platform, anfi agaln, in spite of the appeals of two previ- ous speakers for fair play for her, the open- ing words of her address were greeted in Jike fashion. The hissing was not general, but came from all partsof the hall and was Isilenced only by the rattling of the big drums. Commissioner Booth touched but lightly on the troubles in the army, and asked in- dulgence on the ground that her present position came to her in the line of duty and was none of her choosing. NEWARK, N.J., Mcreh L—Commis- sioner Eva Booth of the Salvation Armv came here this afternoon with the inten- tion of quelling a revolution which is al- leged to be budding in the local corps, but when she appeared in the hall she was hissed by an audience of about 1500 peo- ple. Colonel Nicol, who accompanied her, [ was jeered, while cheers were given for ex-Commander Ballington Booth. The local soldiers wore American flags pinned to their breasts. Ballington Booth sent word from Mont- clair to-night not to revolt, and the cap- tain of the corps restored order after Miss Booth had returned to New York. -— 3 MAJOR GIFFORD'S VIEWS. That Ballington Booth Till Have a Large Following. SEATTLE, Wasn., March 1. — Major Adam Giiford, successor to Major Percy, commander of this division of the Salva- tion Army, comprising the States of Wash- ington, Oregon and the southern half of Idabo, arrived in this city to-night and assumed command. He was transferred from tne Southern Michigan district, with headquarters at Detroit. Major Gifford has been two weeks en route, his itinerary including San Francisco, and consequently heard but little of the disruption in the Salvation Army. In fact, at the time of the change he had no warning of the resig- nation or moval of the American com- mander, Ballington Booth. When asked what support Ballington Booth would have in the movement to establish an American Salvation Army Major Gifford replied : “1 think he will have a large following, but what percentage of the present army | ill go with him I can bhardly tell.” | “Would you follow Ballington Booth in | such a movement ?” can hardly answer that question, for it is a difficult one,”” was the reply. “How- | ever, I may say that 1 have sworn to sup- | por the present organization. I know but little as to the merits of this controversy, | and until I am better posted in the prem- | ises I prefer not to say more.” | Major Gifford has been identified with | the Salvation Army for twelve years. | R Believes BALLINGTON BOOTH SUSTAINED. San Jose’s Salvationists Are Almost a Unit in His Favor. SAN JOSE, CaL., March 1.—In a poll of the members of the Salvation Army Corps | of this city there was an overwhelming | vote of confidence in Ballington Booth, and an expression of support of him in any course that he may see fit to take in | his differences with his father, General Booth of England. The vote was 60 to 3| in favor of Ballington Booth, thirteen of | the local officers being in favor of him, to one against. Those who did not vote in | his favor were simply indecisive as to what | action to take in the emergency. The| opinion here is in favor of establishing independence from English dominion of the army in the United States. Captain Thompson will leave to-day for | San Francisco by command of Brigadier- General Keppel, to attend a conference of officers to be held in San Francisco. THE NEWS OF SHN JOSE. Besse Maurice Held for Shooting | Louis Vollet During a Card Game, Horsemen in Court—Tandem Cyclers Kicked by a Horse—Suit for Divorce. SAN JOSE, CaL., March 1.—Besse Mau- | rice, who shot Louis Vollet in the arm | during a row over a euchre game at the | Mount Hamilton Winery in the San An- tonio Valiey on February 16, has been held | { for trial in the Superior Court on a charge | | of assanlt to murder. Maurice claimed | | that Voliet had robbed him of $100, and | that he shot in self-defense. He subse- | quently charged Voliet with robbery, but | | at the examination yesterday the charge | was dismissed. Maurice’s bail was placed | | at l510\)0, in default of which he went to | | 181l P Suit for a Racing Purse. SAN JOSE, Car., March 1.—The Santa Clara Valley Agricultural Society has | sued C. H. Corey for $573 40, of which | 350 is alleged to be a purse won by the | mare Laura M in a race in this city on Oc- tober 5, 1895. The other $223 40 is alleged | | to be due for stall rent. | The race in_question took place during | the County Fair and was protested by George B. Polhemus. Core{ agreed in writing te refund the purse if Poihemus’ protest should be sustained by the N tional Trotting Association. The govern- ing body met 1n San Francisco last Wednesday and decided that Corey was | not entitled to the money offered to the winner of the race. A demand was made for the return of the money, but Corey re- | fused to carry out hisagreement and the present suit is the resuit. | - | Tandem Cyclers Painfully Injured. | SAN JOSE, Car., March 1.—Adolph | Reddick and Charles Hussey met with | painful injuries while riding a tandem on Franklin street in Santa Clara yesterday afternoon. As they approached a horse that was being led along the street the | animal became frightened and suddenly kicked. Its heels struck the tandem, knocking the machine and riders into a | heap. The machine was a complete | wreck. Reddick had one leg badly | bruised. and it took seven stitches to sew |up a cut in Hussey’s left arm. The in- | jured boys were removed to their homes in this city. | e Another Divorce Suit. SAN JOSE, CaL., March 1.—KEstella M. Murphy has sued John F. Murphy for | divorce. The couple were married in 1893, and she alleges that during the past few years her husband has treated her cruelly and failed to provide the necessaries of life. There are no children and no com- munity property to wrangle over, and what sne asks for is an absolute divorce. o e Want Better School Facilities. SAN JOSE, CaL., March 1.—The school facilities of the East San Jose school dis- trict are badly cramped, and the Trustees have called a meeting of the residents of the district for March 20 to discuss the proposition to issue bonds and buy addi- tional Jand and erect a larger schoolhouse. —— Jackson M. E. Parsonage in Ashes. JACKSON, Car., March 1.—The par- sonage of the M. E. Church was burned this evening. The fire caught from a de- fective flue. The parsonage is but a few feet removed from the church and fears were entertained that the edifice would go, but the fire company responded promptly and soon confined the flames to the roof and upper story of the burning building. The contents of both the par- sonage and church were removed from the building. The parsonage, which was re- cently built by subscription, had just been entirely paid for. | treated toa light fall of snow and about | oraer to do well. THE COAST SWEPT BY A COLD WAVE, Stockton Has a Snowfall, the First in Eight Years. FRUIT CROP DAMAGED. Much Injury to Budding Trees From Frost Is Feared in Places. - REAL WINTER AT SANTA CRUZ. Fierce Gales Throughout the North- west—Mercury About Zero at Spokane. STOCKTON, CaL., March 1.—This city and the adjacent country was to-day two hours of brisk weather which had not been scheduled by the weather prophet. The thermometer fell several degrees about noon, and the dark clouds caused people who are used to living in colder climes to predicta snowfall. Shortly after 2 0’clock the flakes began to come down, and for a few minutes it looked as though there would be quite a fall. The snow melted, however, when it touched the ground and the weather began to mod- erate slightly. This was the first sight of snow that res- idents of this city had seen foreight years, and it drew as many people on the streets as a passing parade. The only apprehen- sion felt was by fruit-growers, as the last | few days have been very warm and the fruit trees are nearly in full bloom. A frost to-night will result in great dam- age to the fruit crop, and as the weather has cleared and the wind is dying out| those interested are fearful that there will | be a white covering on the ground in the morning. —_———— FROST AT NEWCASTLE. Fears That Peach, Plum, Apricot and Cherry Trees Are Injured. NEWCASTLE, Car., March 1.—The fine | weather which has prevailed here for the past three weeks closed with a frost last might. The peaches, plums and early apricots and cherries, which are in full bloom, are thought by many to be seri- ously injured, whilé others express the opinion that there is very little damage done in this immediate vicinity. How- ever, it is certain that some of the cherries are injured, but not enough to make much differeénce in tbe crop, as a certain amount of the crop will have to drop anyway in Little can be told at present as to the| amount of the loss, if any, as it will be | several days before injured blossoms will fali, and nothing can be told as to the looks of the blossoms at present. The pears are not out as vet, conse- quently there will be no loss’in that line in any way. Snow began to fall at about 5 o’clock this evening, continuing about fif- | teen minutes and melting nearly as fast as it fell. It is feared that it will clear up to- night and be accompanied by frost. o g SHARP FROST AT SACRAMENTO. Trees in Bloom and Young Fruit Are Badly Nipped. SACRAMENTO, Car.,, March 1.— A re- port comes from the American River fruic district to-day that quite u sharp frost last night did great damage among the orchards there. Many varieties of fruit. trees have been in full bloom for nearly a month, ana the young fruit was well | formed and promised an early and heavy | yield. Orchardists have feared the result of such warm weather in February, as | March often brings cold snaps, with an oc- casional frosty night. No reports from other localities have been received, but it is feared that the séaricot and cherry crops along the lower Sacramento River may possibly have been nipped. A FIERCE GALES AT TACOMA. The Sound a Whirlpool of Foam—Small Craft in Danger. TACOMA, Wasn.,, March 1. — The weather last evening, to-day and to-night is the severest experienced here for a long time. The gale plo wed up the sound into a whirlpool of foam and it became ex- tremely hazardous for small craft to ven- ture out. A large boom of logs broke loose from the St. Paul mill, and, aided by the wind and rough sea, pounded against the flouring-mill wharf, ¢oing con- siderable damage, and it was only after several perilous efforts, in which several men narrowly escaped being drowned, that the raft was secured. ——— vIILGWL\V'J AT SANTA BARBARA. The Monterey Puts In to Dodge the Kough Weather. SANTA BARBARA, CaL, March 1.— The Monterey came in from the south at noon to-day and is lying in the harbor. | It is uncerstood that she ran in to avoid | the rough weatber outside, as she sits so low that the water was washing over her decks. One of her boats was carriea away last night. The sky is clear, but still a gale has been blowing for the past four days, and the water even in the channel is unusually rough. Real Winter at Santa Crus. SANTA CRUZ, CaL., March 1.—To-day was the first real winter day since the rain storms of January. The past month has been more like suramer, but on Saturday morning the change came with a light rain just before daylight and hail about 7 o’clock. The day was cool. But to-day there has bean cold showers and decidedly cold, raw weather. Indications are that there will be a blustery March. Farmers welcome the light showers and wish for more. et Almost Down to Zero at Spokane. S8POKANE, WasH.,, March 1.—A cold wave set in last night after six weeks of uninterrupted spring weather. In twelve hours the temperature fell 40 degrees, registering 11 degrees above zero this morning. The indications are that zero or below will be reached tc-night. [t is believed that incalculable damage has been done to budding fruit throughout the Northwest. W. C. T. U. Tea at Florin. FLORIN, Cav., Feb. 24.—The W. C. T. U. of this place held their quarterly tea at the residence of Jasper Howell. A goodly number turned out and a very entertain- ing and enjoyable evening was spent, no particular programme being planned. Music was furnished by Mr. French, or- ganist; Mr. Whitman, first violin; Mr. Finch, second violin. A song, ‘‘Around the World,” was sung by Mrs. Robinson and others, then readings on temperance and] other topics for the good of all. After more appropriate songs, Mrs. San- ders presented the honorary mem bers with pure white celluloid pins, to be used as badges, which are very highly prized by them. The ladies then served all with coffee and cake, and a general social time ensued. The assembly was dismissed after prayer by Rev. H. B. Sheldon. - Ogden’s Municipal Muddle. OGDEN, Urag, Feb. 29, —Ogden’s municipal muddle was augmented to-day by a suit filed by ex-City Attorney Whip- ple against the Democratic appointee, Henderson, to have the latter ousted and the office turned over to the former, with emoluments and costs of snit. The basis of the action is section 10 of articie XXIV of the new constitution, which provides that “all officers, civil or miiitary, now holding offices and appointments, shall continue to do so until superceded under this constitution.” Henderson was ap- pointed after the statehood proclamation was eigned by the President, hence the contention. Six Inches of Snow at Roseburg. ROSEBURG, Or., March 1.—Snow to the depth of six inches fell last night—the deepest in three years. The storm is un- recedented in the kistory of the country or this season of the year. Immense damage has been done to early fruit. —_— Severe Fr at Chico. CHICO, CaL., March 1.—A cold snap struck Cnico last night. Ice was formed in arts of the city and water pipes were rozen. Almonds, peaches and apricois suffered considerably. also orange trees. M OIC CLA JUMED The First Serious Difficulty Grow- ing Out of the Coalinga Discovery. An’Animated Contest Which Will Un- doubtedly Be Taken Into the Courts. FRESNO, CAL.,, March 1.—A contest of claimants seems inevitabls over what promises to be the mostimportant dis- covery made in this part of the State for years, at Coalinga, in the southwest corner of this county. This contest was opened vesterday when Captain Frank Barrett, the well-known Selma capitalist, filed with the Recorder of this county a petroleum location on the claim of Milton Mc- ‘Whorter in the West Side oil fields. Barrett filed his claim 1 minute past 8 o'clock yesterday. morning. McWhorter filed asimilar one 55 minutes past 8. Bar- rett nailed up a location notice on the site of the claim ten minutes before McWhorter nailed up a similar notice. As far as these instruments and notices go Captain Bar- rett appears to have the better of the mat- ter. The claim in question is one which Me- ‘Whorter has been developing for two years past. He has the best well in the district, which produces seventeen barrels of petroleum a day. He also hasa small refinery in operation, and he has bored a water well—an expensive undertaking in that part of the country. The claim 1s considered a valuable one. Barrett bases his right to “jump” Me- Whorter’sclaim on flaws in the McWhorter title to the property. McWhorter will con- test the legal propositions raised by Bar- rett, and an interesting lawsuit is in pros- pect. The alleged flaw in McWhorter’s title is said to be defective filing of his original location. It appears that some years ago a mineral district was formed in the oil- bearing regions. The Recorder of Locations was elected to office for two years. At the expiration of that.time he continued to serve, al- though he had not been re-elected. while he was thus serving that McWhorter filed his location. Barrett’s contention is that the Recorder had no authority to place McWhorter's filing on record at the time. It appears that Barrett has a claim ad- joining McWhorter’s, and that a disagree- ment arose between them which caused Barrett to “jump” his neighbor’s claim. McWhorter heard of Barrett’s intention, and in order to save the expense of a law- suit he decided to file a new location. Bar- | rett beat McWhorter in posting up the site location. In the race to the County Re- corder’s office Barrett came by rail, while McWhorter drove a team. A SANTA MONICA EVENT, The New Methodist Church Dedi- cated With Impressive Ceremonies. Crowds of People of All Classes, Con- ditions, Creeds and Nationalities Participate. SANTA MONICA, CarL., March 1.—The new and imposing house of worship of the Methodists of Santa Monica was dedicated to-day by the impressive and beautiful gervices of the church. There were five services, the entire day being set apart to the sacred work, and the churcnh was crowded to 1ts utmost capacity by our citi- zens of all classes and conditions, all creeds and nationalities, who lent their presence to the occasion, rejoicing in the good to all in the erection and consecra- tion of the handsome church edifice to the cause of humanity. The first service was held at 11 o’clock, being the main and dedicatory one. It was participated in by all the former pas- tors, with the exception of the Rev. A. B. Morrison, who was unavoidably detained elsewhere. After a preliminary service of music and Scriptural readings Presiding Elder Rev. J. B. Green delivered the dedicatory ser- mon, taking for hi ttext Romans I, 16, and preached a powerful and eloquent sermon on not being ashamed of the Gospel of Christ. He claimed that it was part of the essential life of the Christian not to be ashamed of the Master or his life and works, and that the one who was truly his dlscirle would be happy at all times and in all places to not only declare his alle- giance but to endeavor to win others to the same happy conclusions, so that he could say with Paul: ‘“Kor I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ.” The building of such a house of worship dedi- cated to-the Priuce of Peace was a declara- tion enduring as long as the last piece of it remained. B The building was then presented for the donor to the trustees, who in turn pre- sented it to the presiding elder for dedica- tion, who did so in an impressive manner. The doxology was sung, the benediction of the Peace of the Godhead uttered and the dedicatory services were at an end. There was_an interesting reminiscence meeting held at 3 P. M., led by the Rev. A. M. Gough and participated in by the former pastors and citizens. At6:30 p. M. the Epworth League was addressed by Dr. C. C. McLean, and at 7:30 o’clock there was a sermon by Rev. A. C. Williams, fol- lowed by a deeply deout consecration ser- Yice. It was | MARE [SLAND AND VALLELD. Working Night and Day to Finish the Monitor Monadnock. MAY BE SENT TO CUBA. Lack of Funds Seriously Ties Up Necessary Operations at the Yard. OREGON ' BILLETS IN DEMAND. The Bennington Is Expected Shortly From Honolulu —Miscellaneous Notes of Interest. VALLEJO, CAn., March 1.—The board of inspection on the Monadnock will with- out doubt give only a favorable report on the monitor, as so far everything pertain- ing to her has been found in excellent con- dition, and within a short time she will be steaming on her way down to San Diego. The finishing up on her has required in- cessant work, day and night. What the particular object has been can only be sur- mised from recent reports from the seat of Government relative to the condition of af- fairs in Cuba. The Baltimore was found on being taken in dock to be comparatively free from marine growth so often found on ships of war coming from the Orient. No orders have yet been received as to whether the contemplated repairs to be made will be temporary or permanent; if the former a few weeks will be sufficient; if the latter, six months will be required. The reports as to her condition have not yet been made to the department. The next ship to arrive at the yard will be the Bennington from Honolulu with a number of short-time men on board, who will on her arrival be sent East by rail. Many applications in person and by let- ter are received daily on board the receiv- ing-ship for billets on the Oregon when she is ready for commission. Many of the positions sought after are for writers, sea- men and machinists. Since the new order designating that continuous-service men are to have the preference in the first two named places, it i an extremely hard matter for one green in the service to ob- tain such a place unless some strong influ- ence is brought to bear on the Secretary of the Navy, who now makes such appoint- ments. In years égone by this duty rested with the commanding officer of the ship to make his own np{mmtmentr but time makes changes in ail manner of things on board of ships of the new navy, even to the matter of food served to the messes. All kinds of canned goods are now served out, justasa family man can go into a grocery-store and there make his selection of meats ana delicacies. Take such a rate ship as the Baltimore, and thousands of cans of meat are stowed in the hold among the paymaster’sstores to be served out from day to day in addi- tion to fresh and salted provisions. No wonder the men all look so sleek and hearty when they come on shore, and ap- pear, except in isolated cases, to be con- tent with their shipboard life, They are well clad, and it is seldom a slovenly dressed bluejacket is found on our streets. The personnel of the nayy seems to be on a much higber plane, and more good men are_desirous of shipping in the navy or enlisting in the marite corps. The men at the barracks and in the guard on the Independence area fine-look- iag body of marine soldier{. The parade ground is one of the best in the country, and everything about the barracks is neat and orderly. During inclement weather the men have littie else outside of guard mount to do. Some little exercising in the manual of arms that can be performed indoors is about all that is required. The Monadnock carries no marine guard, their duty devolving on the bluejackets. Itis only on monitors and small vesseis that no marine isdetailed for duty. From the Asiatic station two more of the smaller ships will sobn come, and if they go out of commussion a crew for the Oregon will be made up, with possibly some from the East. It will, however, be some time before they will be required. The various shops throughout the yard are running light. There ileslsnty of work to keep the men employed, but the appropriations are about exhausted. With the exception of this, all the pile-driver men who have of late been engaged on an extension to the quay wall at the upper end of the yard have received their dis- charge, which implies that it will be some time before they resume work. Men must be taken on sixty days prior to the Na- tional election, otherwise for two months longer they will be out of employment. The. urgent deficiency bill if passed will set the wheels in motion untlflve employ- ment to those now in enforced idleness. The fire brigade was called out the other might and in quick order had sev- eral streams of water playing on an imaginary fire. Captain Barker, captain of the yard,is a firm believer in being prepared for any emergency in case of a conflagration, and so frequently has an alarm_turned in to keep the brigade drilled in an efficient manner. The lecture given by Medical Inspector Woods on the voyagings of the Charles- ton, in our city for the benefit of the Naval Union, was a rare treat, and a repetition of the lecture before a San Francisco audience would undoubtedly be highly appreciated. § ieutenant Carlin reported for dut; Saturday as executive of the Independ- ence. The lieutenant has had much service on the coast and his presence is a welcome addition to the naval colony at the yard and among those resident in Vallejo. The purchasers of old junk are fast re- moving their belongings from the yard, and in another two weeks their traps will have been taken away. A lot of the condemned guns eliminated from the schedule prior to the sale have been retained and will be used with muz- zles inverted down as bollards and hold- fasts along the water front and in various places about the {nd. The Sketch Club members are busy in getting ready for another art exhibition, and it goes without saying that much im- provement will be noticed in the collec- tion over any of their previous efforts. Although some weeks off, preparations ere already being made for an Easter ser- vice of more than ordinary interest and attractiveness in the way of music and chapel decorations. With the death of Edward W. O'Brien, Saturday morning, one of the pioneer em- loyes of the navy-yard passed away. Mr. 'Brien assis in’ constructing the old sectional drydocks and also in erecting some of the first Wm!f‘ at tue yard, under direction of Captain Farragut. His funeral will take place Tuesday afternoon, under the auspices of San Pablo Lodge No. 43, L. 0. O. F,, of which lodge he was the only surviving charter member. 1f the numerous objects of improvement recommenaed to be done at the yard are only appropriated for, next fiscal year will be one of the most prosperous in the yards and docks hmfl since the periods covering the g of the stone dry- dock. Chances seem fairly good for the new dock to be commenced. Then work will “hum.” GOOD ROADS FOR SANTA CRUZ. Wheelmen, Farmers and Business Men Avre Hand in Hand. SANTA CRUZ, CaL, March 1.—About fifty wheelmen, farmers and business men met at the handsome residence of Super- visor A. P. Stanton at Walnut Heights, three miles below Aptos, to-day to select committees to arrange for a County Good Roads Convention. The county convention will select delegates to attend a State con- vention to be held at San Jose in May. Lieutenant-Governor Jeter was selected chairman of the meeting. He appointed I H. Tuttle of Watsonville, L. E. W. Pioda and F. A. Hihn of Santa Cruzto present to the Board of Supervisors to- morrow a request for the calling of the county convention to be held under the authority of an official call by the board. A committee of five was appointed to draft resolutions to be presented to such county conventions. The Pilot Wheel Ciub of this city and the Pajaro Valley wheelmen of Watson- ville were re(!yresemed at to-day’s meeting by a strong delegation each and 8 number of the solid farmer folk. They were all in good earnest on the subject of good roads, and Supervisor Stanton evinced his inter- est in the subject by a handsome reception and banquet to the visitors. The effect of the meeting was improved by the presence of F. A. Hihn, Colonel Younger, District Attorney Carl Lindsay and Fred Swanton of the Big Creek Electric Company. FOUND GUILTYOF MURDER Story of the Killing of Emmett Fox by Frank Smith at Genesee, Idaho. Three Men Planned to Rob Him—He Resisted and Was Shot to Death. MOSCOW, Ipano, March 1.—The jury in the Fox murder trial returned a verdict of murder in the first degree last night. Frank Smith, the defendant, who had shown some nervousness before the ap- pearance of the jury, took the verdict calmly. The trial of Harry Gordon on the same charge began late yesterday after- noon. Emmett Fox was shot and killed at Gen- esee, Idaho, January 21 last. He had been attending a dance, drove into Gen- esee and hitched his horse while he played a few games of billiards. When he re- turned and while in the act of unhitching his horse he was snot. He fell in the street and before help arrived he was dead. Some residents of the town reported that they had seen a man running on one of the back streets. A posse wasorganized and with the aid of a lantern readily trackea thefugitive, there beingz a light snow on the ground. The posse followed the murderer all night, tracking him twelve or fifteen miles. The passe, however, became ex- hausted before success had crowned their efforts and returned to town. Another posse organized and took up the pursuit. Deputy Sheriff Bundy re- turned to Genesee January 28 with three prisoners, Harry Gordon, Charles C. Cole and Frank Smith, who were charged with the murder. Smith was capiured the evening of the 23rd of January. After the murder, Smith ran off, closely followed by the pursuing force. The trail was lost by the posse at Rimrock, owing to the melting snow. After traveling about thirty miles Smith returned to Genesee, where he was arrested. He made a partial confession, on the strength of which Cole and Gordon were arrested for complicity in the crime. The murderers had planned | to hold up Fox, and on his refusal to yiela up his money, they shot him. Smith made a compiete confession a few days later, but alleged that Gordon fired the fatal shot. Cainer i o Slaughter- House Burned at Ogden. OGDEN, Urtan, March 1.—Late last night the Halsey & Reef slaughter-house, located near the Rio Grande bridge, on the Weber River, just west of the city, was burned to the ground. This house was pext to the largest in the State. Loss 5,000. —-—— Mrs. McHenry Dies at Modesto. MODESO, CaL., Feb. 29.—Mrs. M. Mc- Henry, relict of the late Banker Robert McHenry and the wealthiest woman in Stanislaus County, died of pneumonia last night at the age of 57. Her funeral will occur to-morrow. FATAL SHOOTING AT SALT LAKE. Gambler Harry Hyndes Ends the Life of Walter Dinwoody. HIT BY THREE BULLETS. - - The Tragedy Takes Place in the Home of the Famous Sport. INTIMATE WITH MRS. HYNDES. When Found in the Woman’s Company: Dinwoody Ignores a Command to Depart. SALT LAKE, Uran, March 1.—Harry Hyndes, the most prominent gambler in the West, who runs establishments in Salt Lake, Cheyenne, Laramie, Boise and other’ cities, shot and killed Walter Dinwoody. & prominent youngz business and society man, at 10 o’clock this morning on-ac-. count of the latter’s intimacy with Hyrides’ wife. Hyndes left Salt Lake for Boise a few. days ago, and returning unexpectedly this morning, found Dinwocdy with ~Mrs: Hindes at Hyndes’ residence. Dinwoody. secreted himself in a bathroom, where the husband found him. He begged for his life, and Hyndes with great coolness ordered him to get out. Dinwoody became bold and in the. pres- ence of the husband asked Mrs. Hyndes to accompany him, saying that he would take care of her. This so aggravated Hyndes that he drew his revolver and shot three times, every ball taking effect. Dinwoody fell mortally wounded and three hours afterward died. Hyndes at once gave himself up to the police. The deceased was about 25 yearsof age, unmarried, and a son of Heary Dinwoody of the Dinwoody Furniture Company, the largest establisment of the kind in the city. The family is one of -the oldest and most highly respected in the community, BURNEDTODEATH AT WP Shocking Fate of Clarke Winsor, Who Overturned a Coal 0il Lamp. Found by Neighbors in a . Closet, Where He Had Taken Refuge. NAPA, Car., March 1.—Clarke Winsor, a hermit bachelor who occupies a cottage on the outskirts of the city, had his cloth- ing set on fire by an overturned lamp last evening and received several severe burns which resulted in his death to-night. The burning oil ignited the carpet and wood-" work of the cottage, which was a mass of~ flames when the attention of neighbors was attracted to the blaze. 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