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THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1896. - BLAINE'S MANTLE FALLS UPON REED. Chicago Followers of the Dead Statesman Roused to Action. AN OLD CLUB'S ACTIVITY The Maine Carndidate an Ideal American and Foremost Republican. M'KINLEY METHODS CRITICIZED The Organization Will Go to St. Louis in a Body to Boom the Speaker. CHICAGO, IrL., April 22.—The Chicago Blaine Club, which has been quiescent since the Maine statesman passed away, sprang into the political and Presidential arena at a meeting to-night, when the mantle of the Plumed Knight was trans- ferred to the shoulders of the Maine can- didate for the Presidency — Thomas B. Reed. By formal resolution and in many eulogistic speeches he was indorsed unani- mously as the proper legatee of the club. The resolutions declared it to be the sense of the club that its choice should fall on a candidate who best represented the Re- publican party on all principles for which it stood and all issues which it must meet in the future. No candidate presented a clearer and more thoroughly Republican record thar Speaker Reed; the passage of the McKinley law became possible by the ruling of the Speaker as to counting a quorum. On the monetary problem it was de- clared that Mr. Reed had always been op- posed to the free coinage of silver. He was theideal American, the ideal candi- date for the Presidercy. Some of the speeches were decidedly anti-McKinley in tone, and Secretary Teed in particular de- nounced the insinuation of an afternoon paper thatthe Blamne Club was dead as being “in keeping with the tactics of the McKinley organs in Chicago, with their deliberate intention to deceive the public, to claim everything and admit nothing.” He declared that there was a Reed senti- ment and anti-McKinley sentiment in Chicago that would surprise Republicans. The club will go to St. Louis in a body to boom Reed. = g NEBRASKA SILVER DEMOCRATS. The Free-Coinage Wing of the Party in State Convention. LINCOLN, Nesg., April 22.—Free silver had its inring in Nebraska to-day, and at the same time the machinery was started for at least one contest for seats in the Chicago National Convention, inasmuch as the State Convention of to-day, com- vosed entirely of the free-coinage wing of Nebraska's Democracy, is to be followed in just a week by a meeting of tlie sound- money men of the party. The breach oc- curred two years ago and has been waged bitterly since. The currency question was the dominating feature of to-day’s conven- tion and enthusiasm was at a high point. ‘With the delegates all of one mind, there was little strife and the work wascom- pleted early. The appearance of ex-Congressman Bryan and the mention of his name asa Presidential possibility was the occasion for wild uheerin%. The report of the com- mittee on platform was presented and adopted without dissent. Itis in part as follows: We, the Democrats of the State of Nebraska, congratulete the Democrats of Massachusetts ndor and frankness wnich charac- oir platform utterances of yesterday. e that they, no longer quibbling ratio or holding out the delusive hope of international co-operation, have at consented to submit to the people the on whether the United States shall have metallism or bimetallism, whether the American people shall deliberately adopt the English system of finance or restore the gold and silver coinage of the Constitution. The Massachusetts demand for a single gold stand- d and for the redemption of all Government igations in gold alone presents the para- issue of the campaign, and we welcome the contest. We indorse the language used by Hon.J. G. e in 1878, when he denounced the piracy” 1o destroy silver as a standard &s ““the most gigantic crime of this or any other age,” and we agree with him insthe declaration then made that “the consumma- tion of such a scheme would ultimately entail more misery upon the human race than all ine wars, pestilences and famines that have ever occurred in the history of the world.” We ere not willing to be parties to such a crime, and in order 10 undo ihe wrong already done and 1o prevent & further rise in the purchas- ing power of the dollar, we favor the imme- diate restoration of the free and unlimited coinage of gold and silver at the present legal Tatio of 16 10 1, as its coinage existed prior to 1873, without waiting for the aid or consent of any other nation, such gold and silver to be full legal tender for all debts, public and pri- vate. We are opposed to the retirement of the reenback and demand that the Secretary of the reasury, instead of issuing interest-bearing bonds for the purchase of gold, shall recognize eilver as money ot redemption and exercise the right to redeem greenbacks, treasury notes and ell other coin obligations in silver when silver is more convenient. The resolutions declare for a tanff for revenue only on income tax; election of United States Senators by direct vote and in opposition to A. P. A. methods. Just before the convention adjourned a resolution was introduced instructing the delegates to support W. J. Bryan for Presi- dent. Mr. Bryan protested, inasmuch as it would virtually bar bim from acting asa delegate and at his earnest solicitation the resoiution was withdrawn. A To-night Governor Stone of Missouri addressed the delegates and spectators. 9 AT CONNECTICUT REPUBLICANS. Declare for a Gold Standard, Protection and the Monroe Doctrine. MONTGOMERY, Ara., April 22.—The Demiocratic State Convention reassembled this morning, when the committee on resolutions presented a majority and mi- nority report on platform. The majority report was an unequivocal declaration for free silver. The minority report indorsed President Cleveland’s advocacy of sound money and opposition to free coinage. The minority report was tabled by a vote of 331 to 173 and the free coinage majority report was adopted. A resolution was ssed approving President Cleveland's oreign policy and expressingz gratitude for his appointments, but disapproving of his financial policy. Joseph F. Joinston was nominated for Governor by a vote of 356 to 148. —gtnl IOWa POPULISTS. Money Will Be the Only lssue of the Party in the Campaign. DES MOINES, Iowa. Aprit 22.—The Populists of Iowa held the largest State convention they ever held, to-day, to name delegates to the St. Louis. convention. There were over 500 delegates in attend- ance and nearly every county was repre- sented. General J. B. Weaver was tem- porary chairman, and in an unusually strong speech, for him, said the present was the opportunity for the Populist party to make itself an element in National af- fairs, when the Democratic party is losing ground. 3 General Coxey of Ohio and National Chairman Taubeneck of Illinois were on the platform, and made speeches declar- ing the time had come for Popuiism to as- sert itself. They urged concentration of effort on the money question. The com- mittee on resolutions presented a majority and minority report. The majority wWasas follows: Resolved, That the delegates to the St. Louis convention be instructed to do all in their POWeT to secure a union of the reform forces on & common ticket and platform embodying all fundamental principles of the Omeha plat- form, with & further resolution favoring the initiative and referendum. The minority reported: We favor the adoption of the Omahsa plat- form fn' full, with nitiative and referendum added. The fight on platform was long and vigorous. Weaver and his followers wanted to unload the Omaha platform by the ma- jority resolution because it had too many things in it and drove away more people than it brought into the party. he minority opposed this and was defeated overwhelmingly. The majority victory means that Iowa will favor making money the only issue of the campaign and plat- form. e TENNESSEE REPUBLICANS. Delegates to the National Corvention Are Pledged to MoKinley. NASHVILLE, Te~n., April 22.—The State Republican Convention met here to-day in the hall of the House of Repre- sentatives. It wasone of the largest con- ventions in the history of the party in this State, and a great deal of enthusiasm was manifested. The McKinley men were largely in the majority, but Reed and the other candidates had a respectable follow- ing. The fight was over the selection of one of the delegates-at-large, B. Sanford, who was opposed because of his anti-Mc- Kinley sentiments. 3 Acompromise was finally effected which resulted in the election of Sapford by ac- clamation, after he had pledged himself to carry out the instructions of the conven- tion and vote for McKinley. The other delegates were H. Clay Evans, Ernest Caldwell and James Jefferies. Thea can- didates for the Chancery Court of Appeals were nominated. % 4 The platform adopted believes in an ad- justment of the tariff duties for the pur- ose of meeting the requirements of the Government and furnisning adequate pro- tection to American industries, renews al- legiance to the doctrine of reciprocity and unalterably opposes the free, unlimited and independent coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1. 7 McKinley was indorsed for President and the delegates to the convention were instructed to co-operate with the friends of the Ohio man in the temporary and permanent organization of the National Convention, and to vote for a McKinley man as a member of the commiitee on credentials from Tennessee. H. Clay Evans was indorsed for Vice- President and the delegates were in- structed to use every honorable means to secure his nomination. = R MARYLAND REPUBLICANS. Delegates to the St. Louis Convention Will Go Uninstructed. BALTIMORE, Mbp., April 22.—The Re- publican State Convention to elect four delegates-at-large and two alternates to the convention 2t St. Louis met at 12:45 o’clock this afternoon. A. P. Barnes of Worcester County was unanimously se- lected as temporary chairman. [n a short address he mentioned the names of Me- Kinley and Reed, the first name being cheered by a vast majority of the aunditors, while Reed’s name was also moderately appleuded. Following the appointments of the usual committees, and before the committees had retired, two resolutions were sent to the stage, and by consent read before being re- ferred. They both strongly recommendea the nomination of McKinley and were loudly cheered. Attorney-General Harry M. Clabaugh was elected permanent chairman and made a brief address, in which he ex- pressed the belief that any man nomi- nated at St. Louis who believes in the gold standard and protection to American in- dustries and labor will receive the eight electoral votes of Maryland. The platform adopted declares a belief in the gold standard upon which to base our circulating medium, and opposition to free and unlimited coinage of silver until an international agreement of the impor- tant commercial countries of the world shall give silver a larger use. An effort to instrunet for McKinley was voted down. e OHI10 PROHIBITIONISTS. Free-Coinage Men Capture the State Con- vention—TFicket Nominated. FINDLAY, Oxnro, April 22.—The Prohi- bitionists of Ohio to-day in State Conven- tion nominated the following ticket: Sec- retary of State, Alvin Crabtree of Spring- field ; Judge of the Supreme Court, M. B. Chase of Marion; Dairy and Food Com- missioner, Joseph Love of Coshocton County; member of Board of Public Works, Charles E. Ileff of Hamilton; electors-at-large, G. W. Ball of Knox County and J. W. Penfield of Willonghby. The free-silver men were successful, and the cofivention declared in favor of free coinage at a ratio of 16 to 1. The platform declares in favor of an income tax, woman suffrage, Government control of raiiroads and telegraph, and maintains that import duties should be levied only as a means of securing equitable commercial relations with other naiions. Nine delegates at large and nine alter- nates were then elected to the National Convention at Pittsburg, after which the convention at 6 o’clock adjourned sine die. e ALABAMA DEMOCRATS. Oleveland’s Financial Policy Condemned by the State Comvention. NEW HAVEN, Cownx., April 22.—The Connecticut Republican State Convention to-day declared itself for a gold standard, for protection and for the Monroe doctrine, and pledged its support to the “man who slmllpbe nominated by the National Con- vention.” No name of eny candidate was mentioned at any stage of the proceedings to-day and the delegation goes wholly unpledged. Entbusiasia was noticeably lacking and the work of the convention was rushed through in ar unusually short time. S o LOUISIANA ELECTION. Democrats Claim the State by 30,000 to 35,000 Majority. NEW ORLEANS, La., April 22.—At midnight the chairman of the Democratic committee authorizes the following: *“The estimate of the Democratic majority out- side of New Orleans is placed at 30,000 to 35,000. Foster's majority in New Orleans is a little over 6000. The Legislature is reliably Democratic in both houses. 1here has been trouble reported at La Place in St. James parish, where the negroes bad taken possession of the boxes. fiazw:v B, Louisiana Field Artillery, arrived tuere at 4 p. M. and everything is'quiet.’’ Vol S e Killed by a Lightning Bolt. GREENWICH, Cos~.,, April 22 — Christian Anderson, a teamster living at Cassidy Park, just outside this village, fave a family reunion at his house last night in honor of the arrival of his mother from Denmark. Fifteen persons were seated about the table at supper at 8:30 o’clock when a bolt of lightning from a heavy shower passed through an open window, killing Anderson instantly. No one else was injured. A widow and two children survive him. STOCKTON'S WAR OF THE ROSES, Carnival Crowds Attacked by Girls Armed With Flowers. A BLOODLESS BATTLE. The Floor of the Big Pavilion Covered With Vari-Colored Ammunition. TINY CHARIOTEERS PARADE. Little Tots Dressed as Romans Ride in Floral Vehicles Drawn by Knights in Helmets. STOCKTON, CaL., April 22.—There was a much larger crowd at the floral carnival to-night than witnessed the scene at the agricultural pavilion last night, and on the lower floor there was not standing- room outside the ropes ot evergreen that separated the throng from the partici- pants. Wherever it was possible fresh flowers had taken the place of those used for decoration last evening, and the entire building was once more a blaze of bloom. The young ladies who participated last night in the floral march repeated that feature of the fete to-night. Queen Flora once more led her retinue about the build- ing, and the Queen of Roses put her 300 pretty maidens through their evolutions amid rounds of applause. The march closed with a shower ol roses. All of the 300 and odd misses besides being bedecked with these flowers carried baskets and bouquets of the beautiful blossoms, which they threw high in the air ss the march ended, making a veritable cascade of multi-colored buds and blossoms descend- ing on the heads of the people. The prettiest part of the programme to- night was the chariot race. Two chariots, one made entirely of red and yellow roses and the other of pink and white roses, were each draw by four little boys dressed in Roman costumes and garlanded with roses. Each chariot was preceded by a band of little fellows in pink tights and shining helmets and the charioteers were hittle girls—one the daughter of Henry Adams and the other the daughter of W. W. Westbay. As the floral chariots were drawn about the racecourse formed by a ring of beautiful girls, all dressed in rose-trimmed gowns, they were greeted by thunderous plaudits. Around and around the big building they went and as they passed showers of roses | fell upon them from all sides. Later in the evening the battle of roses was fought until the floor of tne immense structure was packed deep with beautiful petals. It was finally cleared and the pleasures of the dance were enjoyed until midnight. A special musicial programme had been arranged and the closing night of the carnival proved to be more enjoy- | able than the first. The Native Daughters have received Attorney Ryan deem it best to have all the expert testimony on Ratan’s mental condition which it is possible to acquire. The jury which bad been impaneled to try Ratan for murder has been called be- fore the court aud warned to refrain from talking to_any one on the subject, or read- ing anything bearing on the Ratan matter until July 20, it having been excused until that day. —_— TRAGEDY AT VANCOUVER. Children Play With Fire and a Baby is Burned to Death in the Conflagra- tion That Results. VANCOUVER, B.C., April 22.—A small house on Prior street, occupied by Samnel McCool and family, was destroyed by fire this morning, and a baby boy, six months old, was burned to death. Both father &nd mother were absent, and a 10-year-old daughter was in charge of the baby and two brothers, aged 7 and 5. The girl went out to play, and in her absence the boys made a fire in the cooking-stove with coal oil. Tne oil, which had run over the floor, became ignited. Dazed with fear, the boys ran out of the house screaming, forgetful, in their excite- ment of the baby. The house was a mass of flames when help arrived, too late to rescue the child. s TACOMA LIBEL SUIT. Action Brought by the Government Against the Steamship Transit. TACOMA, WasH.,, April 22,—W. H. Brinker, United States District Attorney, on behalf of the Government has com- menced an action for libel azainst the Nor- wegian steamship Transit, now lying at the Eureka dock. The action is brought because of alleged negligence and want of skill on the part of the officers of the Transit, by which she collided with the cruiser Monterey when the latter was lying at anchor in Elliot Bay, on April 12. The coliision caused considerable damage to the Monterey, necessitating repairs which, the complant alleges, will cost §3000. This the Govern- ment wants the Transit to pay. THE: WOODLAND HEARING Shepherd and Collum’s Attorney Attempts to Impeach a Witness, Night Watchman Shirley Admits That He Led a Double Life at Cacheville. ‘WOODLAND, CAL., April 22.—The court- room was crowded to standing-room to- day at the preliminary examination of Shepherd and Collum, charged with arson. The principal witness was Night Watch- man Shirley of the woolen-mills, who made the deposition resulting in the ar- rest of the owners of the burned property. In that deposition Shirley alleged.that the two had purchased his secrecy after vainly endeavoring to bribe him to assist them in destroying the woolen-mills. “How long have you been in California, Mr. Shirley ?”’ was the first question on cross-examination. “Four years,” responded the witness. ““Were you ever in Cacheville?” “Yes, sir.” “Did you ever go by the name of Cor- nelius while in Cacheyille and pass as the brother of Mrs. Cornelius’ husband ?”’ “Yes, sir,” ‘When Attorney Clark resumed the cross- examination his questions indicated that he had a theory that Shirley passed under an assumed name and was introduced to the people of - Cacheville as a brother of Mrs. Cornelius’ husband, that he might be in a position to collect the woman’s life insurance in the event of her death,she being in poor health. congratulations on all sides for the success | nelius’ husband’s brother, Mr. Shirley?”’ of their carnival and are so encouraged that they have already decided to give one on a grander scale next year. A e FOR A DUNKARD COLONY. Eastern Farmers Arvanging to Settle Near Stockton. STOCKTON, CaL., April 22.—An organ- ization is being formed among the farmers of the southeastern part of San Joaquin County. or more properly speaking, among those owning land which is subject to ir- rigation from the Stanislausand San Joa- quin Water Company’s ditch, which is to be known a land co-operative union. The object of the association is to promote im- migration. The projectors of the scheme are the Rev. Mr. Harrison, the pastor of the Dunkard church at Lathrop, and a Mr. Lacy, who has recently come out from tbe East. Mr. Harrison has been here since last September, during which time he has acted in his clerical capacity. It is their intention to establish a colony of Dunkards near Lathrop, provided a sat- isfactory land deal can be effected. Mr. Lacy expects to leave for the East next Saturday and he wants to receive a definite proposition to take back to his people by that time. The meeting last night was at- tended by a dozen or more farmers and a great deal of enthusiasm was shown in the enterprise. SR O SO STOOKTON BOYS IN LINE, Organize for a Campaign to Secure the Wilmerding School. STOCKTON, Car., April 22.—Masonic Music Hall was packed with the boys of the public schools to-night. They assem- bled for organization in connection with the raising of subscriptions for the fund | that is being started to purchase a build- ing for tne Wilmerding School of Manual | Training in case the University Regents ncceEt one of the eight offers made b: Stockton of building sites for the school, The boys werg organized into battalions and companies according to the wards and precincts and were given flags and badges, a different color being selected for each battalion. The suburban additions have also been organized in the same way, and | the lads will make a house-to-house can- vass for funds. The youngsters were ad- dressed by prominent citizens. SANTA ANA JUSTICE. Julian Berdugo Found Guilty of Murder in the First Dogree. SANTA ANA, Oar, April 22.—Julian Berdugo, charged with the murder of his cousin, Jose Sepulveda, here on February 17 last, was to-day found guilty of murder in the first degree. There was no recom- mendation of mercy to the court, and therefore the sentence means that the ac- cused shall hang, The murder was a cold-blooded affair. The accused was denied permission to pay his attentions to the murdered man’s sis- ter and then he lay in wait on the night ! above referred to along a street over which Sepulveda must pass, who when he came along was shot down like a dog. The accused afterward confessed to the killing, but claimed it was done in self-defense, This story evidently was not believed by the jury. The court set May 4 for pro- nouncing judgment. RATAN GO The Murderer to = +ut Under the Care of Dr. Gardner, SRACRAMENTO, CaL., April 22.—Simon Ratan will probably be sent to Napa Asy- lam and placed under the care of Dr. Gardner—not that this is the desire of his attorney, who is working hard to have his client placed under the care of Dr. Hor- TO NAPA. —: sholt; but Judge Hinkson and District | metronolis night before last. he asked. “‘Mrs. Cornelius was very sick, and they said that I looked like her brother-in-law, and that if I would represent myself as such it would help to pacify herduring her last hours, and so I consented to do so,” re- plied Shirley. The witness answered all questions frankly. He admitted having liea and sworn falsely during his short career in Cacheville, but insistea that he was now telling the truth. ‘“Where did your wife get that baby buggy she has?” asked Clark. *‘Mrs. Hopkins, wife of the District At- torney, gave it to her,” responded the wit- ness. *‘Oh, ho!” exclaimed Clark. “Did you ever get anything else from the District Attorney ?”’ continued Clark. Shirley replied that he had not received anything else. Shirley was still under cross-examination when the case went over until to-morrow morning. ELOPES FROM STOCKTON Pretty Mrs. Cottle Deserts Her Husband for Hanigan 0'Dell. The Pair Are in This City, and Mr. Cottle Is Making Efforts to Ob. tain His Child. STOCKTON, CAL., April 22.—The hand- some young wife of Leroy E. Cottle eloped with Hanigan O'Dell day before yesterday, after a very shortacquaintance, and is now in San Francisco with him. She took along her little child, scarcely 2 years old, and the deserted husband is in this city ob- taining legal advice as to how he can recover the babe. A Naughty Mrs. Cottle is an exceptionally pretty woman, and is only 17 years of age. She is a petite brunette, and the fellow with whem she ran away is a rather coarse chap of 25, who has been training horses near Peters, where she aud her husband resided. O'Dell came to this city last July from San Francisco, where his father, who is said to be comfortably situated financially, resides. 0’Dell “*hung around” the 8t. Lawrence stables for a while, and then went into the country. He became acquainted with Mrs. Cottle about three weeks ago during the absence of her husband, who had gone to Angels Camp to work. The erring pair came to Stockton, accompanied by a lady friend of the wife, and while here they made arrangements to elope. A few days ago Mrs, Cottle returned to her home and sold what personal property she could dis- pose of, inciuding a sewing-machine and several dozen chickens. O'Dell, who owned a horse and buggy, found a purchaser for the rig at Milfon, and the two, coming back to Stockton, departed by boat for the Their jour- ney was hastened by a letter which the wise had received from her husband, saying thot he would e at home that very even- ing. %v hen Cottle reached his house at Peters and discovered that his wife had left mys- teriously he began to make inquiries, and was not'lons in arriving at the true state of affairs, Hecame here immediately, but it was too late. 3 The truant wifeis a_Stockton ber maiden name was Frankie E. Becknely. She married Cottle, Who was then 20 vears old, on the12th of May,1803. Atthat time s?la had just attained her fifteenth vear, and it was necessary 1o be married b: contract. Her mother had recently died, irl, and leaving some personal property, and Cottle was made guardian of his young wife's effects. “Why did you impersonate Mrs. Cor-| 4 ACCUSES SANTA CLARA OFFICIALS, Grand Jury Expert Halsey Assails the County Supervisors. ILLEGAL ACTS CHARGED. Alleges That They Allowed Sums on Contracts in Ex- cess of the Bids. DEMANDS AN IMPEACHMENT. Chairman Greeninger Says the Re- jecting of a Claim Caused Halsey’s Action. SAN JOSE, CAL, April 22.—Edward Halsey, expert for the Grand Jury of 1895- 96, filed 2n accusation to-day against Su- pervisors S. F. Ayer, A. Greeninger, George Elmer Rea and John Roll, and asks that they be impeached. He accuses the officials of illegally auditing claims and allowing sums on contracts in excess of bids. An order was issued by Judge Lori- gan citing the accused Supervisors to ap- pear on May 1 to answer the charges. A. Greeninger, chairmau of the Board of Su- pervisors, stated in an interview that the transactions of which Halsey complains were thoroughly investigated by the last Grand Jury, and the board was sustained in every instance. “The charges made by Halsey are actuated by malice,”” said he. ‘“He pre- sented a claim of $250 for services rendered the Grand Jury, part of which sum was itemized as being due for legal services. As we have no power to allow a claim for legal services we laid the bill over for fur- ther consideration. This incensed Halsey, who wanted the bill allowed immediately. That is not his only fancied grievance. He has been endeavoring for over a year to get the board to adopt an index, which he claims as his own. The index is so complicated that no one but an expert can understand it, and its adoption would cost the county about $1000, as all entries in the Hall of Records would have to be re-entered. We could see no benefit to the county, and there- fore refused to accept it. If we hLad thought Mr. Halsey's interests superior to those of the county there would have been no charges.” Supervisor J. 8. Selby is not included in the accusation. When asked why he had omitted one member of the board Halsey replied that that was his business. The truth of the matter is that Selby made a motion that Halsey’s claim be allowed, but the motion received no second. SEATILE. DVOACE ChSE Ex-Mayor Ronald Comes to the Aid of Accused Mrs. Dawson. Sarcastic Questions Put to Two Wit. nesses Who Deposed in the Husband’s Favor. SEATTLE, Wasm., April 22.—The Daw- son divorce scandal will come up for final hearing in Judge Hume’s court within the next thirty days, and the attorneys in the case are just now trying to get ahead of each other in the matter of gathering evi- dence and obtaining depositions. Yesterday the former nurse of Mrs. Dawson made a statement in Dr. Daw- son’s favor, and this morning Will H. Thompson and ex-Mayor J. T. Ronald filed a number of cross-interrogatories ad- dressed to George P. Kinsey and his wife, who live in California, and who are against Mrs. Dawson in the present case. Thomp- son and Ronald wax sarcastic in asking the two witnesses questions, and they make it a point to score the husband. The latter has stated that Mrs. Dawson on her visit to California had shocked him on a number of occasions when he met ber 1n_the presence of his wife. Thomp- son and Ronald go on the assumption that Kinsey is one of those men who is easily shocked. They also put some questions to Mrs. Kinsey which will likely make her blush before ‘she gives the Commissioner an answer fo them. An attempt was made to show that Kinsey had some personal spite against Mrs. Dawson. ‘“‘Are you 1n the habit,’” he is asked, *‘of making repeated visits to ladies whose conduct shocks and makes | you ashamed 2’ The witness is asked about his having met Mrs, Dawson in Los Angeles on the night of the fiesta, when, while masked, she threw her arms about his neck. ““Were you unable to extricate yourself from the embraces of Mrs. Dawson upon the street on the occasion testified to by you? If so, what assistance did you procure to enable you to break her hold upon you?"’ The witness is asked if he did not re- ceive pay from Dr. Dawson for making the deposition and if he did not change his residence after making the affidavit, be- cause he feared arrest on the charge of false swearing. He is also asked if Mrs. Dawson ever offered him any money to swear in her favor. The interrogatortes addressed to Mrs. Kinsey are many, and Messrs. Thompson and Ronald ask the witness many ques- tions as to why she joined Mrs. Dawson in so many wicked acts when she knew them to be such. Mrs. Kinsey is asked about the alleged trips which she says she and Mrs. Dawson made with two young men at Alameda. She is asked if she enjoyed the trips, if soe saw anything wrong, and if she did, why she continued to go out with them, as admitted by her. Mrs. ‘Kinsev is asked if Mrs. Dawson made her a confidante and told her all her secrets, or was she reticent? Messrs, Ronald and Thompson ask Mrs. Kinsey to tell them what she means when she says that she was inexperienced and ‘“‘assum- ing all which you have said in your affi- dayit to be true, did you not consider you were acquiring considerable experience in yourassociation with Mrs. Dawson?"’ —_—— i MURPHYS. GOLD STRIKE. Rich Ledge Discovered in a Rancher’s Goai Corral. MURPHYS, CAr., April 22.—What bids fair to be one of the greatest discoveries of the present day was made yesterday at the ranch of Antone Ponte, a Portuguese. Ponte has for years assiduously tilled the soil and grown his vines on a ranch on San Domingo Creek, about three miles west of Murphys. Yesterday he broke open a large bowlder which lay in his §ogt corral and the result was astonishing. right, beautiful gold shone out like large kernels of corn. An extended search was .made with gratifying results. Croppings of the ledge can be traced with the eye for a distance of several hundred yards,” running across Ponte’s homestead.” This has remained unmolested for years,as the owners and every one else believed the rock to be noth- ing but “bull” quartz. From all indica- tions, if it does not prove a pocket, this is beyond exception the greatest gold mine in Calaveras County or the State of Cali- fornia. It is barely possible that it is a pocket, but even if it is, enough gold is in sight for a snug fortune. . PLIGHT OF A SACRAMENTO MAN. Out of Employment, He Became a Bandit to Find Sustenance for His Sick Wife. SACRAMENTO, CaL., April 22.—In the Callendine, Baker and Townsend robbery case the entire day was consumed in the taking of the testimony of witnesses on the part of the prosecution, and theend is not yet. Allof this testimony has been, in the main, corroborative of confession made by Fred Townsend, one of the par- ticipants. The most important witness to-day was A. McClelland, night foreman of the street railway car barn, who not only gave a vivia description of the robbery of the car- shops, from the moment when the masked men stepped into the office until they left with their loot, but also claimed fo be able to identify Callendine by his voice, walk and gestures. All the testimony so far has tended to rove that Baker was led into the rob- ery, not only by the persnasions of Cal- lendine, but tbrough the fact that his young wife, whom he very evidently wor- shiped, was sick at the time, and he was without work or means to provide for her the common necessities of life. In his desperation he fell. Public sympathy is with Mrs. Baker, who is conceded by all to be a noble little woman, loyal to her husband in his trouble. BOOTH'S SAN JOSE POST, American Volunteers Open the Campaign With a Street Parade. Given an Enthusiastic Reception Upon Their First Appearance in New Uniforms. SAN JOSE, CaL., April 22.—The first post of Ballington Booth’s new army, the American Volunteers, organized on the Pacific Coast, opened the campaign in this aity last evening with a street parade and an open meeting at Santa Clara ahd First streets. The members turned out thirty strong, carrying an American flag and headed by a band playing National marches. $ The post was in charge of Captain A. F. Rief and Lieutenants B. T. Bailey and A. W. Kennedy. They were enthusiastic- ally received and the speakers were cheered whenever they referred to the Volunteers as a purely American organization. Three new members joined last evening. Three other posts are in course of forma- tion in the State. It was announced that the official paver, the Guzette, would not be sold on Sunday, and that begging would be done away with, ONE WEEK OF BLISS. George Bennett Accused of Deserting His Rride Soon After Marriage. SAN JOSE, CaL., April 22,.—Mrs. Laura A. Bennett, a bride of less than six weeks, swore to a complaint in Justice Dwyer's court Jast evening charging ber husband, George Bennett, with felonious conduct with a $rs. Nellie Abbott. Mrs. Bennett told a pitiful story of de- sertion, but asserted that if her husband would only return to her all would be for- iven. She said that her husband had een employed as clerk at the Albion Ho- tel on the Alameda. They were married about six weeks 4 go, but at the expiration of the first week fiennen had tired of his wife and began going with other women. About ten days ago, Mrs. Bennett alleges, he deserted her and went to San Francisco with Mrs. Abbott. The young wife fol- lowea the couple to San Francisco, but was unable to locate them. S0 S S Settles the Shortage. 8AN JOSE, CaL, April 22.—George P. Kahn, who was recently brought back from Sacramento to answer to a charge of swindling A. F. Quimet, proprietor of the Russ House, out of $35 by means of a worthless check, has succeeded in settling the matter, and the case will be dismissed. Kahn recently served 100 days in Sacra- mento_for misdemeanor embezzlement, and it is said there are similar charges against him in Santa Cruz and Santa Barbara. L SPOKANE MYSTERY. Switchman Drake Found Dead in a Railroad Yard. SPOKANE, Wasn., April 22.—George ‘W. Drake, a_switchman in the Northern Pacific yards, was found on the track badly injured under suspicious circum- stances last evening. He was engaged in making up trains when he was missed by the other men. Going back to the place where last seen he was found with his skull crusbed in and unconscious. From circumstances surrounding the case it does not appear that he was struck by a car, but is presumed to have been murdered. He had a couple of enemies who have been heard to threaten his life and it is believed that he was struck on the head with a coupling pin. Drake shows indications of returning to consciousness and may be able to tell his story. He will die. Lake County Republicans. LAKEPORT, Caw., April 22.—The Re- publican County Convention at Kelsey- ville to-day elected Thilo Ogden of Upper Lake and J. L. Reed of Middletown dcle- gates and Amos Ogden and Frank Beach alternatives to the Sacramento convention. A resolution indorsing Congressman Hil- ton’s splendid work for this district was carried unanimously by a rising vote. e Carson Cyolist Injured. CARSON, NEv., April 22.—Ed C. Peter- son, one of the most popular young men in this city, while riding to a fireon a bicycle this morning at a very rapid rate, on turning a corner came in contact with a grocery-wagon and was thrown from the wheel and trampled on by the horses, sus- taining injuries which it is believed will cause his death. et e Awicide at Phenix. PHENIX, Arrz., April 22.—8. C. Latta hanged himself last night in J. D. Reed’s barn. He had been driving an express- wagon, and left a note saying that poor heaith was the cause of his'act. SRR Death of a Sitka Editor, ASTORIA, Or., April 22.—Frank Ward, formerly publisher of the Sitka Alaskan, died 1n this city to-night of consumption. He was about 37 years of age. Fr i e A Death at Carson. CARSON, Ngv., April 22. — William Weyburn, the aged father of Mrs. John E. Jones, widow of the late Governor, died in Carson this morning. NEW TO-DAY. 5 4 Big Combine/ §53 Combinations these days are in order. Your little Summer outfit, reprosenting all high-class goods, swell stuff, at a special price. Che price holds good for Ghursday, Friday and Satur- day only. Combine Yo. 1. 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Some of Our Yewest Reefer Suits, In - protty Secotches, in those pretly blues and blacks, with deep sailor collar, braid on col- lar; in facl, some of the clev~ erest Reefor Suils we have brought out this season, and you Anow we handle the swelles? line of goods in town. hey're in the combine, Jnclmfin_y a pair of those velvely Corduroy Knee Pants in the tan shade, Fncluding a pair of those Rrownie Overalls of ours, TIneluding a Yacht, Solf Cap or Straw FHat, Oke entire combination repre- senling a bill of goods worth S6.50. Ohe entire outfit as men- tioned above, for Chursday, Friday and Saturday, and for these three days only, at S3. /5. _ Raphael’s (I corporated), Ghe Frisco Boys. 9, 77, 13, 15 Kearny Street.