The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, March 24, 1896, Page 3

NONTON BODMER I ALL 1Y LI New York Republicans Ready for the Conven- tion at Gotham. RALLY OF DELEGATES. They Will Enjoy the Novelty of Meeting at the Nation’s Metropolis, M'EKINLEY MEN VERY ACTIVE. Although a Blizzard Rages People Turn Out to Hear the Ohioan Eulogized. NEW YORK, N. Y., March 23.— The preparations for the launching of the Mor- ton boom were completed to-day, and there is every indication that the senti- ment of the Empire State Republicans will be veiced by to-morrow’s convention in & manner that will attract the attention of the nation. Notwithstanding the dis- comfort and uncertainty of traveling at this season of the year, no more thoroughly representative body of Republicans ever met in this State than that which is ex- pected to assemble to-morrow noon to present New York’s favorite son as a can- didate for President. Hundreds of men who have for years participated in the councils of the party, and thousands of younger men, who compose its active working force in their several localities, are gathered here to testify to their ad- miration for Governor Morton. New York entertains many visiting Statesmen and politicians every day, but a political convention is something of a novelty. While all the parties conduct their National and State campaigns from this city, they have been in the habit of going elsewhere to nominate their candi- dates. Whether or not it was considered by the committee in naming New York as the place of this convention, it is thought fitting by many of the delegates that the metropolis, with whose social and com- mercial life Levi P. Morton had been so intimately associated, should be the start- ing point of his formal entrance into the field as a Presidential candidate. The holding of a convention in New York is as much of a novelty to the delegates asto the city. Instead of beinz confined to one or two hotels they have scores from which to choose, and the result is such a scalter- ing of the visitors that it is difficult for them to realize that they are attending a State convention. They seem to enjoy the new experience of plenty of elbow room and breathing space. Since noon to-day it has been snowing hard, and from present appearances to- morrow will be equally disagreeable. The Grand Central Palace, at the corner of Lexington avenue and Forty-third street, in.which'the convention will be held,isa spacious auditorium with two galieries and as arranged for this occasion will have seating capacity for 6000 people. A por- trait of Governor Morton, flanked on either side by the State and city flags, occupies the position of honor above the proscenium arch, but otherwise the deco- rations are entirely of the National colors. The arrangement of the details of work to be done by the convention has proceeded under unusual difficulties to-day on ac- count of the indisposition of ex-Senator Platt and Chairman Hackett of the Btate committee. Mr. Platt, whose side is still sore from the effects his fall last Friday, remained in his room all day, seeing few visitors. He hoves, however, to be able to attend the convention. ‘The convention will assemble at noon, and after the address of Senator Cornelius R. Parsons, as temporary chairman, and the appointment of committees, a recess will be taken probably until 8 ». M. At the evening session, after the report of the committee on contested seats, the per- manent organization will be effected with Congressman George R. Southwick as chairman. The business of the conven- tion will occupy but a small part of the evening, but atter it is concluded, the con- vention will be resolved into a ratification meeting. Ex-Senator J. Sloat Fassett, Edward Lauterbach and other prominent orators of the party are expected to speak. ———— EULOGIES FOR McKINLEY. Anti-Platt Republicans at Mass-Meeting. NEW YORK, N. Y., March 23.—The McKinley boom in New York City was launched to-night at Cooper Union, and although the weather was very inclement and a miniature blizzard raging outside the big hall was packed with people. In the center of the platform was a crayon picture of ex-Governor McKinley. The frame was made of tin-plates to remind the audience what McKinley had done for the “tin” industry of the United States. At the bottom of the picture was a banner on which was inscribed the following: “The anti-machine Republican organiza- tion of the city and county of New York.” On the right of the platform was a bai ner ‘on which was inscribed the words: “The Republican party stands for an honest dollar and the way to earn it,” and on the left was another banner bearing the words: “William McKinley, prosperity’s advance sgent.”” The anti-Platt element was present in considerable force. Major L. H. Jerome called the meeting 10 order and nominated W. G. Swayne for chairman. In doing so Major Jerome said: “It does not require a Daniel tc read;the writing on the wall, ‘President of the United States under that picture of Mr. McKinley. It has become evident that the *favorite son’ candidacy of this State will not materialize., Itis therefore necessary as well as politic for the Republicans ot New York to declare themselves for one who will lead the victorious ranks of the Republicans next November, That is the object of this meeting. It is useless for politicians to ignore figures of the returns that are coming in from all the States or to try and juggle them into anything but an overwhelming mgjority for McKinley. The cry from now on until success crowns | us next November Wwill be the people of the United States against bosses and boss- ism, with McKinles, for our stapdard bearer. “McKinley, the advance agent of pros- perity, the friend of ‘the working-mau, is the embodiment of all that the Republican varty holds most dear, | They are as fol- a Monster lows: ‘Honest payment of the National debt with the best money’; ‘sound cur- rency for the people’'s use.’ McKinley's ovponents to-day in this city and State and the country generally are the men who have debauched and besmirched the good name of the Republican party by fraudulent enrollmentsand primaries. His enemies are our enemies. His friends are our friends. His principles are our prin- ciples—the eternal principles of the Re- publican party—and with him as our L leader our success is agsured.” General Swayne received a most en- thusiastic greeting. He denounced ring parties, and saxd McKinley was against the machine. Governor Morton’s name was hissed once when General Swayne mentioned it; but the speaker quickly repressed the hissing and said that Gov- ernor Morton had rendered valuable ser- viceto the State. He said he had hoped the name of Governor Morton would go before the National Convention without any opposition, but that hope could no longer be sustained and that McKinley was the choice of the country. General Swayne said that a combination of machine pro- prietors had become a threatening aspect 1n the situation. But the Republican party did not propose to tolerate the rule of any boss or combination of bosses, and did not intend to have in the Cabinet of ihe next President of the United States any omne who was known as the proprietor of the Republican machine. “The voice of the country,” said he, “is for McKinley, and 1t is not an unwise thing for us to support him.” The name of Governor McKinley was re- ceived with the greatest enthusiasm, and was cheered again and again. General Swayne then introduced Senator’| Frank D. Pavey, who reviewed briefly the history of the Republican party and its more prominent leaders, and then told how William McKinley was admitted to the ranks of the Union soldiers by John C. Fremont, and traced McKinley’s career thenceforth to the present time. ‘When Senator Pavey had concluded John Millholland read the following résolutions, which were adopted amid a great uproar of applause: WHEREAS, It is apparent that William Mc- Kinley is not only a logical candidate of the Republican party for President, but also the choice of & large mejority of Republicans; and whereas the chief obstacle in the way of his nomination in the coming convention seems to be & combination of political bosses, including the leader of the New York State machine, which opposes Mr. McKinley be- cause of his steadfast refusal to comply with their demands to mortgage the Presidency in their interests; and whereas there is reason to believe that if for any reason Governor Morton cannot be nominated, persons to maintain & preprietory interest in the party organization and control its action throughout the State will represent the vote of the delegation from this State.s henceforward a perquisite to be disposed of at pleasure in-bargaining for po- litical consideration in future; and whereas there have been intimations, apparently ema- nating from the New York State machine, that should Mr. McKinley be nominated against its wishes he would be compelled to look else- where for support in his canvass than to the so-called regular party organization in this State; therefore beit Resolved, That we, Republicans of the city and State of New York, in mass-meeting as- sembled organize ourselves into & political body to be known as “The McKinley League of the State of New York,” and Resolved, That the object of the league's ac- tivity shall be to procure by all lawful and honorable means the nomination of Mr. Mc- Kinley at.8t. Louis, and his election atthe polls in November. Be it further Resoived, That the immediate wérk of carry- ing into effect these resolutions be placed in the hands of a committee on organization, to be elected here to-night, the said committee to consist of not less than fifteen members. It was then moved and seconded that the chairman be given the power to nomi- nate fifteen persons who should form the executive committee of the McKinley League of the State of New York. Gen- eral Swayne then selected the men who will form the executive committee. Edward Mead of Texas, who was next introduced, said the South would do its share to nominate and elect William Mc- Kinley. The South was now prepared to indorse protection and would vote solidly for McKinley at the St. Louis convention. C. T. Campbell, the next speaker, spoke in part as follows: *‘The nomination of McKinley means the unconditional cap- ture and surrender of all the opponents of true American progress. His success means the death knell of the free-trade contingent in this country. It is not therefore to save protection that I urge the nomination of McKinley, that would be saved anyhow, but it is to close the dis- cussion of the question.” Among the other speakers were the Hon. George E. Matthews of Buffalo and A. H. Steele, Deputy Commissioner of Public Safevy of this city. Tne singing of “America” by the audience and glee club brought the meeting to a close. Among those who had been invited to speak at the meeting was W. 8. Manning of Albany. Mr. Manning had prepared his speech, but was uuable to deliver it on account of the lateness of the hour when his name was reached on the list of speakers. P MINNESOTA E MWKINLET. Delegates Elected to the Conmvention at St. Louts. ST. PAUL, Mixx., March 23.—The Re- publicans of the Second, Third, Fourth, Bixth and Seventh Congressional districts to-day selected aelegates to the St. Louis convention. Six of these delegates are in- structed for McKinley, two for Davis and two others for Davis with a queer proviso. In the Fourth District, of which St. Paul, Mr. Davis' home, is the greater part, a resolution was adopted that two delegates should vote for Davis unless their votes should jeopardize the chances of McKin- ley, in which -event they should be cast directly for McKinley. The resolutions in all the districts declared strongly for pro- tection. On the money auestion all the districts declared for sound money except the Seventh, which declared for the largest possible use of silver. There will be over 1000 delegates in the State convention to- morrow. The indications to-night point very strongly to a McKinley victory. ol VIEWS OF SENATOR PERKINS. Does Not Think He Will Be a Candidate for Vice-President. NEW YORK, N. Y., March 23.—United States Senator George C. Perkins of Cali- fornia has written a letter to the editor of a Republican paper in his State thanking him for sending him ‘clippings from the newspapers in which his name was men- tioned for the Republican nomination for the Vice-Presidency, and addine: I cannot fail to feel complimented at such a compliment as that which has been paid me in placing my name before the public. Though there is no possibility that the desires so warmly expressed will be realized, my friends may be assured that .their kindness and good will can never be forgotten. I of the opinion that it will not be possible to go so far west for a candidate for Vice-President, Indeed, I do not think that either of the candidates for the two highest offices in the gift of the Nation can be drawn from States west of Iowa. With a Presidential candidate from the middle West and the Vice-Presidential candidate from New { THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 1896. e — England or New York I think that the Republican party would sweep the country. “1 am of the opinion that California should send to the National Convention representative men who shall be un- pledged, and in consequence left free to vote for the best men brought forward for nomination. The State will thus be placed in & position to make its influence felt and will be able to work for the best interests of the entire country. Besides, it may thereby secure the power to name a Cabi- net officer, which wounld perhaps prove of more benefit to the entire Pacitic Coast that to have a Vice-President chosen from that State. “My name has been brought forward as a possible candidate for Vice-President without any consultation with me, and in fact, the movement was started without my knowledge. The position which I oc- cupy is one which presents a field which is wide, and in which it is perhaps possible for me to secure as many benefits for the Pacific Coast as I could do in any other.” e AT MINOER CONVENTIONS. Pennsylvania Republicans Eesolve to In~ dorse Quay. MIFFLINTOWN, Pa., March 23.—At the Juniata Republican Convention reso- lutions indorsing Quay for President were adopted. TUNKHANNOCK, Pa., March 23.—The Wyoming County Republican Convention to-day instructed its delegate to the Na- tional convention to support Quay for President. SUNBURY, Pa.,, March 23. — At the Northumberland County Republican Con- vention strong resolutions in favor of Quay for President were adopted. AUSTIN, Texas, March 23.—To-mor- row's Republican convention to elect dele- gates to the National convention bids fair to be the largest Republican meeting ever held in the State. There is an outpouring of the best element of the party, and it de- veloped to-day that that element is over- whelmingly for McKinley. MARION, Irr., March 23.—At the Re- publican convention here to-day delegates were appointed to the State, Congressional and Senatorial conventions. Instructions were given for McKinley for President. S e SILVER MEN ARE AHEAD. Heeting of the State Democratic Committee of Tennessee. NASHVILLE, Tess., March 23.—The State Democratic Committee met here to- day and instructed for two conventions on May 6and 7. The latter is the main con- vention, however, as it will name delegates to the National convention, appoint Pres- idential electors and nominate a candi- date for Governor. Silver Demccrats car- ried every ‘point by surprising force, the vote being 14 to 5. Chairman Carroll, in his official call, concludes as follows, indi- cating triumph of the silver idea: “All voters of the State, regardless of past party affiliations, who are willing to assist in the maintenance of Democratic principles and support the nominees, are cordially invited to participate in the se- lection of delegates to these conventions.” Congressman Josiah Patterson departed from his recent inlention and did not at- tend the meeting. FOR THE GOLD STANDARD. Declaration Made by the American Bank- ers’ Association. NEW YORK, N. Y., March 23.—The Amerjcan Bankers' Association is sending to all of the bankers of the United States a circular as follows: At a meeting of the executive council of the American Bankers’ Association held in this city March 11, 1896, the following declaration was made by unanimous vote: The executive council of the American Bank- ers’ Association declare unequivocally in favor of the maintenance of the existing gold stand- ard of value, and recommends to all bankers and to the customers of all banks the exercise of all their influence to select delegates to the political conventions of both of the great par- ties who will declare unequivocally in favor of the maintenance of the existing gold standard of value. Your informant is requested to give practical effect to this action. - Senator Blackburn Hopeful. NEW YORK, N. Y., March 23.—A Sun special from Washington says: Senator Blackburn has returned to town from his long battle in Kentucky that ended in a draw. He is hopeful for the future and thinks that no Senator will be elected until the Legislature of 1898 meets. Al R Drlegates Uninstructed. LAS VEGAS, N. M., March 23.— The New Mexico Republican Territorial Con- vention to-day elected delegates to St. Louis. They are uninstructed. RENEW THEIR ALLEGIANCE Salvation Army Soldiers Promise Not to Leave the Old Flag. Acting Commander Eva Booth Claims That Her Chicago Mission Is Successful. CHICAGO, Irr., March 23.—Acting Commander Eva Booth and Commissioner Carlton, who came from New York to put the Salvation Army officers of this divi- sion on record as to their stand for or against General Booth, claim that the party’s two days’ visit has resulted in a practically unanimous rally under the old flag, so far as outward appearances in- dicate. Brizadier Fielding, commander of the division, and Staff Captain Cay- gill of New York, who came with the party, stated tonight, after a big farewell demonstration in honor of Miss Booth that all but a few officers—and they lacked the courage of their convic- tions to speak out—had attended the coun- cil called by Miss Booth this morning, and by a show of hands, when asked, had pledged anew their allegiance to the foun- der and head of the army. On the other hand, Adjutant Heron, who will join Ballington Booth's forces, Staff Captain Wincnell of Milwaukee, and other commanding officers, said the coun- cil had not been satisfactory. They claim that of the 225 officers who attended the council, over half a hundred will be found under Ballington’s banner. Miss Booth will leave for New York to-morrow. s PR An Bvangelist Mobbed. HAVERHILL, Mass.,, March 23.—Wil- liam Ellis, an evangelist who has been in this city for several weeks in charge of what is called the Jerusalem Free Church, was mobbed on the.main square of the city yesterday by 500 men and boys. Ellis has making himself extremely un- pular by his methods. It is thought {l‘:’n he may be crazy on religion. e Death of Clerk Owings. ST. LOUIS, Mo., March 23.—Wesley Owings, one of the oldest and best-known hotel clerks in the country, from pneumonia at the Laclede Hotel last night, ay 53 years. Mr. Owings had as clerk in the Laclede since 1887, WOLDLAND NEN UNDER JRREST Shepherd and Collum Are Charged with Burning Their Property. A WATCHMAN'S STORY. Claims the Woolen Mills Pro- prietors Made Him Their Confidant. WANTED HIM TO SAY NOTHING. Was to Receive $1000 for Keeping the Secret—A Sensational Affi- davit. ‘WOODLAND, CAL., March 23.—Charles A. Shepberd and P. G. Collum, proprietors of the Woodland woolen-mills, recently de- stroyed by fire, were arrested this after- noon on a charge of arson, sworn to by District Attorney Hopkins. The com- plaint is based upon the deposition of Night Watchman Shirley, who was in charge of the mills on January 27, when the first fire was discovered and ex- tinguished. Shirley’s deposition alleges that shortly before 6 o’clock on the even- ing of January 27, while he wasen route to the mills, he met Collum and Shepherd in a wagon near the woolen-mills, Shep- herd said to him: “Ed, I wish you would give those flues a blowing out to-right.” Shirley replied, “I do that every night." Collum then said, “The weather being damp they choke up.more than usual,” and then some one said, “Blow out the boiler, too.” At 8 o'clock that night Shirley’s atten- tion was attracted by the barking of a dog. He quit work.and went around to the south of the building, but saw nothing and returned to the engine. He proceeded to make his rounds of the building and dis- covered a fire in the north end of the fin- ishing-room. He gave an alarm and put out the fire. Soon afterward he saw two persons coming toward the mills. He recognized them as Collum and Bhepherd. He discovered on the floor that night, near where the fire started, a piece of bur- lap the size of a wool sack. About 3 o'clock on ‘he afternoon of January 28, he met Collum and Shepherd on the streets of Woodland. They invited him into a saloon and bad a couple of drinks. He then made arrangements to meet them a short time later at the corner of Main and Third streets. He met Collum and Shepherd at that place, and they asked him about buying the woolen-mill prop- erty, and wanted him to go in with them. Shirley replied that he had no money. Collum then said in the presence and hear- ing of Shepherd : *“How would you like to make a thou- sand?”’ He replied, "It is owing to how I am to make it.” Collum said, “Wait till we get to your house and I will tell you about it.” All three went down to Shirlev’s house and went around to the back yard, and Shepherd said: *‘They are settling up the Laugeno ur estate and we are liable to lose it (meaning the woolen-mills), and it would throw these families out as beg- gars.”” Collum said, *“There is an old home- stead back East mortgaged to run the mill.” After further conversation Collum said to Shirley, touching him on his arm, “See here; I am the — who set that mill on fire.” Shirley replied, *‘I believe it.” Colium said, “We knew you did from the way you talked that night and we had decided to take you into our confidence, and if you want to make $1000 you can do it.” Shirley then asked Collum what he wanted him to do, whereupon Collum re- plied, ““Just to know nothing, and you can get your money in from forty to sixty days.” Collum stated that they had prepared for the fire on January 27 by putting coal tar underneath the floor and then touched it -off through the ventilator, and con- 1cluded by saying. *‘Charley struck the match and I set the fire.,” Shirley then asked when they set it, and Collum re- plied, ““When you were upstairs filling your lamps.” Before Shepherd and Cullom left the house it was understood and agreed by and between all that the mill should burn that night. Shepherd and Colium then departed and Shirléy commenced think- ing the matter over and advised with his wife, and finally went to Charles Shepherd and told him he would have nothing to do with it. Collum and Shepherd pleaded with him and told him to think of the $1000, but he refused, and they then pleaded with him not to give them away. In conclusion, Shirley swears that this statement is made freely and voluntarily. Public opinion as to the guilt or inno- cence of the accused was, until the arrest, about eveply divided. To a CaALL corre- spondent Shepherd and Collum said that they had no statement to make, further than that they were surprised at the depo- sition made by Shirley. 5 “We had heard two or three days ago that Shirley was to make some such a statement,” said Mr. Shepherd. ‘“When we approsched him yesterday he said, ‘There is nothing in it; the whole thing is alie” The two were admitted to bail in the sum of $4000 and the following have quali- fied in $800 each: Mrs. Emma Laugenour, owner of the burned property; J. F. Hink, merchant; C. Sieber, hotel man; A. M. Elston, druggist. —_— STOCKTON MAN BUNKOED. Twenty Thousand Dollars Paid for « Brick That Looked Like Gold. STOCKTON, CAL., March 23.—Although refusing to give his name, Sheriff Cun- ningham and District Attorney Nutter ac- knowledge that they have information to the effect that a prominent Stockton man was recently swindled out of $20,000 in Alameda County by gold brick operators. The story has been current here for some time, but it was not until to-day that ‘the officers acknowledged that the who had made complaint to them had been swindled. They say the citizen is well | thi connected and in deference 'to his desire to.avoid publldit‘v they agreed not to use his name until it became necessary. Sher- iff Cunningham does not think the perpe- petrators of the swindles were the ones whom Chiet of Police Lioyd: of Oakland now has in custody, although they turned the trick in that county. -~ SAN RAFAEL CONVICTS FOILED. Four Prisoners Detected While Cutting Through the Brick Wall of Their Cell. SAN RAFAEL, Can, March 23.—An attempt was made this afternoon by four prisoners to cut their way through the solid brick walls of the County Jail. ‘When discovered by Under Sheriff *“Jack’ Hannon the men had already abstracted two bricks and were working with all pos- sible haste and energy to complete the job by night, when they hoped to get away under cover of darkness. 5 Under Sheriff Hannon said that bis at- tention was attracted to the jail, which is situated in the basement of Marin County’s Courthouse, by hearing a low grating sound, such as’ might be made by some sharp instrument being rubbed against the walls of the prison. He listened for awnile and heard the sound keptup., At once suspecting. that everything was not right, he started out on a tour of inspec- tion. When he arrived at the cell occu- pied by Bollotti, Morelas, Taylor and Nel- son he noticed that things were not-as they ‘should be and immediately sum- moned Peputy Sheriff Londen, who was in the Sheriff's office on the floor above the County Jail. ‘When the prisoners found that they were discovered they made no resistance and were put. into” another cell, while the implement with which they were work- ing was taken away. It wassimply a rib bone which one of them had taken from the dinner platter and smuggled into the prison cell. The men are all desperate criminals and have been tried and convicted of various offenses. Morelas is the man who robbed the Marshal’s store and is to be sentenced to-morrow. Bollotti wasbut yesterday con- victed of an attack upon a girl. Taylor and Nelson were detected in the act of smuggling opium to the prisoners at San Quentin and conwicted. JNLED AT LOS ANGELES, The Brutal Murderer of Jesus Alvarado at Wilmington Captured. Killed a Companion With a Sheep- Shears Because He Was Re- fused Money. LOS ANGELES, CaL., March 23.—Man- uel Lopez, the slayer of Jesus Alvarado at Wilmington, was captured by Constable Thomas McCarthy and lodged in the County Jail to-day. The murder was a most brutal one, Lapez having stabbed Al- varado in the abdomen with a pair of sheep-shears, which he turned around in the wound. The crime was committed in a Wilming- ton saloon Saturday night. The men were drinking together, when Lopez’s money F"e out. Alvaradorefused to spend the ittle money he had left to buy drinks for Lopez. Then Lopezdrew the sheep-shears stapbbed his cempanion. g e WBITTIEx FRACAS. Frank Paton Stabbed for Resenting an Insult to Women. LOS ANGELES, CaL., March 23.—Frank Paton, a Whittier butcher, was seriously stabbed by Lewis Turner of Norfolk last evening. Paton was walking with his wife and another woman. They met Tur- ner and two other men, who made insult- ing remarks in the hearing of the women. Paton turned to remonsirate with them. Turner, without a word of warning, rushed at him ‘with a knife, inflicting a dangerous though not necessarily fatal wound. The young dedperado then jumped on a horse and and galloped away. He has eluded capture. ———————— SUED BY FIREBAUGH. The Burbanks Alleged to Be Indebted to the San Franciscan. LOS ANGELES, Cav., March 23.—H. C. Firebaugh, a San Francisco attorney, has sued Blanche M. and W. F. Burbank to recover §$1000, alleged to be due on a note, and $600 alleged to be due for legal ser- vices. The defendants, who invited this litigation, say that the note was a gift from Mrs. Burbank to two gemns, who would have inherited under the Walkerley will had it been sustained, and was there- fore given without consideration. Mrs. Burbank has given several thousand dol- lars to them, it is alleged, through their attorney, Mr. Firebaugh, and on account of their ingratitude refuses to give any more. TAMALPAIS ROADTROUBLE The Land-Owners’ Injunction Suit Heard by Judge Angelotti at San Rafael. Maurice Windmiller of Mill Valley Claims His Property Would Be Ruined by the Railway. SAN RAFAKL, CAr., March 23.—The injunction suit of Maurice Windmiller against the Mill Valley and Mount Tamal- pais Scenic Railway and the California Construction Company, restraining them from building the railroad upon Corte Ma- dera and Blythedale avenues, in Mill Valley, came up before Judge Angelotti to-day. Before the case was called the answer of defendant was served and filed. They deny that the full and absolute control of theroads in Miil Valley belongs to the people. The cese was not concluded when a continuance until to-morrow was taken. Both sides of the controversy were well represented. The plaintiff, Maurice Wind- miller, testified to the mAury his property would sustain if the road ran upon Corte Madera avenue. He said 1t would mean that the avenue would become a death- trap, for the cars would come.out of the trees Indibe upon one b.{(l:n :r.ull,i.d -n{ opportunity to escape. e ng o lllz’epo road to make room for the nflfofld would leave a high bluffin front of his PR . M. 0’Shaughnessy testified as to the dangerous condition the road wouid be'in if the railroad was allowed to run on it. J. H. McInnes, who sold the right of way through his m'operti to the mountain road, aid not believe the running of the road on the avenue would hurt any one’s proverty. McInnes was the man who stood guard over a iree not long ago and ref;m to allow the company’s men to cut it down. E. Steele toox the stand and made the startling assertion that he did not know there was a saloon in Mill Valley, and thought that the building of the road would bring about 100,000 people to Mill Valley to live. Mr. Steele was followed by Mr. Janes, who could not see the harm of building the road. Mr. Janes 1s'the secre- tary of th8 company. Henry L. Dodge and President Egan of the construction was & good company thought the road 'Tho examination of 8. B. Cushing was begun, but the case went over until to- morrow, when, it is expected, a decision will be reached. £ THIGEDY N THE o VAL L Si Lovren Attempts to Commit Suicide in His Cell. HIS DEATH IS EXPECTED The Alleged Accomplice of Dan McCall Cuts His Throat With a Razor. FEARED A MOB'S VENGEANCE. Dread of a Lynching the Motive for the Act—Weak From Loss of Blood. VISALIA, Car., March 23.—Si Lovren, the man accused of having planned the attempted train holdup neay Tulare early last Thursday morning, which resulted 1n the death of Outlaw Dan McCall, at- tempted to commit suicide to-night in the County Jail. To-day his lawyer requested that a razor be allowed him, so that he might shave, and the officers permitted bim to have it. At 6 o’clock loud knock- ing was heard on the inside of the jail, but as the inmates make a great deal of noise but little attention was paid to it. The noise grew so loud and long con- tinued that Deputy Hafley went inside to have it stopped, and was informed that Si Lovren had hurt himself. Several officers who had been standing outside frushed to Lovren’s cell and found the accused man lying on the floor, covered with blood. He had cut his throat with the razor. A physician was summoned and the wounded man taken out into the corridor. Before the doctor arrived Lovren was asked why he had attempted to kill himself. He said he was innocent and did not want to be hanged. All he had ever done for the “*boys” was mere favors, and he had never done anything to justify the people in talking about him the way they did. He saia the people should not hang innocent men. Ardell, as well as himself, was in- nocent. When Dr. Patterson arrived he found that the wound was about five inches long and was in the angle between the jaw and the neck. It severed both external jugular veins, but the wound was not quite deep enough at the extremes to reach the carotid arteries. The man had lost fully three pounds of blood. The doctor closed the gaping wound with twenty stitches. The chances to-night are very much against Lovren’s recovery. He is almost pulseless. When asked if he wanted to get well he rephed in the negative. He ‘wanted to bid the “boys” all good-by. Lovren’s act seems to have been the re- sult of a fear of lynching. Charles Ardell, his accomplice, said that they fully ex- pected an attack on the jail at any mo- ment. While the doctor was with Lovren Officer Russell accidentally broke & pane of glass in the back part of the jail, and Ardell exclaimed that a mob was coming. The doctor told him to expect nothing of the sort, and succeeded in.quieting him. Earl Daggett, one of the officers wounded in the tight with McCall, will recover. He is resting easily and growing stronger. FRESNO FRANCHISE GRANTED. Last Obstacle in the Way of the Valley Rail- road Removed by the City Council, FRESNO, Car.,, March 23.— The San Joaquin Valley Railroad now has a fran- chise to build its road through Fresno, on the Q-street route. The City Council met to-night and formally granted this fran- chise without opposition. The matter has been hanging fire a long time, awaiting the decison by the Supreme Court on a point of law. This decision was favorable to the railroad, and it ,was given all it asked. The only stipulation is that work must commence within seven months from the granting of the franchise and that certamn street grades shall not be interfered with. But on all these points there is an under- standing with the railroad people. and: there is nothing now in the way of build- ing the road so far as Fresno is concerned. The right of way from one end of the city to the other and a mile beyond the city on the north has been donated and deeded to the Valley road. MINGULAR RECOVER! Mrs. Lee Walters, 823 First Street, Los Angeles, Tells the Public How Much Has Been Done for Her. SHE BELIEVES IN THE HOME REMEDY. A Peculiar Case of Nervous Dyspepsia, Insomnia and Impure Blood Has Just Been Successfully Cured by the Great Home Remedy, Joy’s' Vegetable Sarsaparilla—It Has Astonished the Dociors of Los Angeles, Many of Whom Are Now Making an Investigation. TRUE AND AUTHENTIC STORY comes from the city of Los Angeles which is really marvelous. It is especially interesting to those suffering from, dyspepsia and an impoverished blood, for while the individual is now permanently cured, many doctors are wondering how the cure was effected, and it is given out, that the physicians of Los Angeles are secretly investi- gating the “‘formulz” of what is known as Joy’s Vegetable Sarsaparilla. Four years ago Mrs. Lee Walters was considered one of the handsomest women of Los:Angeles. Up to that time she was in perfect health. All of a sudden she developed headaches—dyspepsia. Her case was so pain- ful that many of the best physicians were called in, but they could only give temporary relief. About a year ago Mrs. Lee Walters began using Joy’s Vegetable Sarsaparilla. She has completely recovered her lost health. All the old symptoms have disappeared. | She writes for the benefit of those who may be similarly afflicted : Tax Epwis W. Joy Co., 269 Stevenson street, S8an Francisco, Cal.—~GENTLEMEN: From a deepsense of gratitude I am glad to be able to tell you that I am now a well and hearty woman. All the old symptoms have disappeared. I have no more head- aches. They are gone. You see, my headaches were so awful, so extremely inful, I had to call in many | dootors, but was never relieved until I used Joy’s Vegetable Sarsaparilla. Itissucha ! | pleasant medicine. 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