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THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 18986. HUNTINGTON 1§ NOT S0 HOPEFUL. Two of His Pet Schemes Are Meeting Unexpected Opposition. THAT SANTA MONICA JOB Suggestion for a Commission to Examine the Rival Deep Harbor Sites. SENATORS WHO ARE ON GUARD Little Chance of the Refunding Scheme Passing Congress at the Present Session. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 24.—There ‘was another protracted session of the Sen- ate Committee on Commerce to-day, at which the San Pedro and Santa Monica deep-harbor site was discussed pro and con. The meeting was lively, not to say acrimonious; but finally a spirit of com- promise was manifested. It was proposed that a commission be appointed to visit Ean Pedro and Santa Monica harbors and report to the Senate which site was better adapted for a desp-sea harbor. Senator White said that he could not perceive the necessity for this, inasmuch as three different boards had already been ap- pointed and each one had decided in favor of San Pedro. It was then suggested that the amount required to complete the Santa Monica outer harbor improvement be included in the river and harbor bill, with a proviso that none of this money be expended until commission to be appointed had re- ed that the project was desirable and b Senator White asked that the matter go until Monday, so that ample time be given the committee in which to 1lly consider the matter. There are tions that the vigorous opposition of Senators White, Vest, Berry and others is ing to make itself felt. Huntington man Boyd haunted the Capitol rs as usual to-day, but they were 1ot as confident of success as they ap- peared yesterday. Indeed they are appre- hensive that White's hostility will yet defeat their schemes. The old railroad n.ancate and his faithful retainer went ebout with downcast faces, and it was ap- parent that Mr. Huntington was dis- beartened. He begins to look careworn. A San Francisco newspaper has can- vassed among the Senators and Repre- sentatives in order to gain a consensus of opinion as to the fate of the funding bill. This work seems to be altogether super- fiuous. There is no chance for the funding bill to pass either the Senate or House at this session or at the next. Every one who understands the situation here appreciates the fact. There is not the remotest chance for the bill to pass the Senate. Three or four Senators could oc- upy enough time in speech-making to weary’’ that body, and it is patent to all that the Senators are eager to adjourn. Even if the bill came to a vote it is exceed- ingly doubtful if it could pass. The same is true on the House side. The Represen- tatives are eager to get back into their dis- tricts. Selfish considerations actuate them. They want to look after their fences. Nine out of ten are adverse to the consid- eration of the funding bill at this session. But even if it is considered it cannot pass. The odious features of the funding bill as well as the machinations of Hunting- ton have been so thoroughly exploited that there is not the remotest possibility, of the bill passing. It is yet a matter of considerable doubt as to whether the funding bil! should be taken upin the House atthis session. There are daily conflicting reports as to One member of Congress stated to CarL correspondent to-night that cer Reed was opposed to its consider- at this time, but Chairman Powers the Pacific Roads Committee is quite positive that Speaker Reed will vote, asa member of the Committee of Rules, to take the bill up. Mr. Powers so stated to the Cavry correspondent to-night. HANNA’S LETTERS INTEECEPTED. They May Become Useful to the Anti- McKinley Men. INDIANAPOLIS, Ixp., April 24.—The suggestion that Chairman Gowdy and Mark Hanna have been in correspondence regarding the Indiana delegation to the National Convention was brought to the notice of Chairman Gowdy. He said that he did not know any reason why the anti- McKinley men should desire to intercept his mail, but when asked if they had done 80 he refused to say. “I have a number of letters from Hanna,” said the chairman, “and have written him a good many and I expect to write more and receive more. The corre- spondence is private and will not be given out for publication. That is all I have to say.” Some of the Harrison men allege that the letters from Hanna. have insisted that the delegates to the National Convention be instructed for McKinley and that Gowdy has been prodded up to the pointof in- sistence by these letters. It is denied by the Harrison men though that they have got hold of any of the correspondence or have any wish to make it public. e e e Kentucky’s Siloer Campaign. LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 24.—An ag- gressive silver campaign is to be made in Kentucky by the Democrats this year. Senator George G. Vest is coming here on the invitation of the State Bimetallic League, und will stump the State in the interest of siiver. Benator Vest was se- lected as the most available man in view of the fact that Senator Blackburn has de- clined firmly to take the stump for free silver during his campaign. e e The Nebraska Delegation. LINCOLN, Nkpr., April 24.—The Ne- braska delegation of sixteen to the Repub- Jican National Convention at St. Louis met here this afternoon and formally organ- ized by electing J. L. Webster of Omaha chairman, T. P. Kennard of Lincoln vice- chairman'and H. N. Dovey of Cass County secretarv. Senator Tharston, who is also a delegete-at-large, it is expected will sec- ond the nomination of McKinley. A big crowd will accompany the delegates. —_— Two Sets of Delegates. MONTGOMERY, Ara., April 24.—The Repunlicans of the Ninth District of Alabama met at Greensboro yesterday. There were two sets of delegates chosen to St. Louis, two chairmen side by side and two conventions. One delegation was for McKinley and one for Reed. ey Mrchigan’s Silver Men. HOLLAND, Micr., April 24.—George P. Hummer, the leader of the silver Demo- crats of this State, claims that of the 309 delegates elected to the Democratic State Convention to be held at Detroit April 29 230 are for the free coinage of silver and 79 are for gold. e Marsh Remominated. BUSHNELL, Inn., April 24.—In the Fifteenth Congressional District Republi- can Convention to-day Congressman B. F. Marsh of this city was renominated by ac- clamation. Although the delegates are un- ;nstructed it is known they favor McKin- ey. ol Instructed for McKinley. STAUNTON, Va., April 24.—The Repub- lican State Convention finished its busi- ness to-day. The delegates to St. Louis were instructed to vote for McKinley. ———— SAN JOSE'S QUEEN. Miss Lillian Rea of Gilroy Wins the Crown After an Exciting Contest. SAN JOSE, CAL., April 24.—The ballot- ing for Queen of the Carnival of Roses closed to-night at 10 o’clock, and Miss Lillian Rea of Gilroy was chosen by an overwhelming majority. Upon the last day the vote of several of the other con- testants was more than doubled. Each had nearly 2000.votes, but this was far from the figure of the triumphant Gilroy contestant. As soon as the result was known a telegram of congratulation was sent by the executive committee and di- rector-general to the fair Queen-elect, it being also the first bumble address to her from the representatives of her loyal sub- jects. The final vote for the leading con- ‘testants was as follows: Miss Lillian Rea of Gilroy. Miss Lottie Richardson. Miss Helen Jalger b SMITA INA JSSASSN Julian Berdugo to Be Hanged for the Murder of His Cousin. Waylaid a Man With Whom He Had Quarreled and Killed Him With a Bullet. SANTA ANA, Car., April 24.—Julian Berdugo, who is to be hanged for murder- ing his cousin, Jose Sepulveda, springs from old Spanish stock. He is about 25 years of age, and while never figuring con- ———— o, Julian Berdugo, Convicted at Santa Ana of Murder in the First Degrec for Killing His Cousin, Jose Sepulveda, on the Night of February 17, 1896. spicuously in criminal courts before, has for a number of years been considered a “bad” man. He qdarreled with his cousin a year ago, after which both men were bitter enemies. Berdugo finally planned to murder his cousin. He decided to waylay him, and this was done on February 17. He hid behind a pepper tree, beside a walk along which he knew his cousin would pass. As Sepulveda went by he received a bullet in his head from Berdugo’s pistol, dying in- stantly. Berdugo was arrested the next day on suspicion and subsequently con- fessed. The ju;‘y has found bim guilty of murder in the first degree and the court ;’vill pronounce sentence of death upon im. THE WEAVERVILLE TRIAL, Defense of Crow and Van Horn Outlined by Attorney Given. t Clash of Round Vel'ey Factions Likely to Occur When the Verdict Is R-ached. WEAVERVILLE, Cavr., April 24.—The Superior Court room was crowded all day by Round Valley partisans—armed men of the “‘dark and bloody ground” who have figured in the feud that has given to many a grave & body. So far the trial of Constable Crow and Van Horn, the offi- cers charged with baving assisted in the lynching of *“Jack” Littlefield, ‘Ves” Palmer’s head vaquero, after having ar- resteé him for the alleged shooting . of Vinton, George E. White's lieutenant, has proéeeded peaceably; but when it ends, no matter what the verdict, the storm is likelvy to break and the factions tosettle their differences by the methods :hnt obtain in Round Valley despite the aw. Ex-Sheriff Bowie occupied the stand the greater part of the forenoon, and testified to a conversation with Van Horn and as to the general appearance of the country and course of trails around the spot where “Jack” Littlefield was lynched. s The opening statement for the defense was made bv H. R. Given this afternoon and an outline of the evidence which it proposed to introduce given. Vinton was the first witness called, and testified to having been shot in the breast three days prior to the lynching of Littlefield, which shooting led to the arrest of the latter. Tne bullet went entirely through Vinton’s body, coming out below the shoulder- blade. Vinton claimed that his assailant was ‘‘Jack” Littlefie!ld and caused his ar- rest. ———— Miss Shaw at Merced. MERCED, Car., April 24.—Miss Anna Shaw addressed a large audience this evening in the Baptist church in advocacy of woman suffrage. The two days’ meet- ings here have been greatly interfered with by the stormy weather. Miss Hay and Miss Upham Yates accompany Miss Shaw in her tour of the State. HELD THE TOWN FOR SIX' HOURS, Three Negro Desperadoes Laid a Most Lively Siege. THREE HUNDRED SHOTS. Bullets Flew Thick During a Series of Daring. Robberies. » -\ FOUGHT WITH THE OFFICERS. Two of the Bold Raiders Shot Down in the Final Fusillade. Were CONNELLSVILLE, Pa., April] 24— Three negro desperados kept Connells- ville and Whiterock in a state of siege for six hours this afternoon. Before they were captured two of them were seriously and perhaps fatally shot through the head. This town has not experienced such an exciting time since J. H. Paddock was murdered by coke strikers three years ago. In their raid the negroes held up and robbed a dozen people, securing over $200 in cash and several watches. Three dia- mond rings were also among the booty. The three outlaws’ names are Samuel Hill of Richmond, Va.; William Webster of Norfolk, Va., and John Wellington of Petersburg, Va. The last two named fell victims to the officers’ Winchesters before they gave up. From the time the first robbery was com- mitied until handcuffs were on the trio at least 300 shots were fired. Constable Frank Soisson of Connelisville Township was shot through the body, but the wound is not | serious. According to the mnegroes’ stories they | arrived here from Pittsburg last night. | The morning was spent drinking whisky. | Wheeler's coke works, on the Fairmont Branch Railroad, was visited, and while two of the men covered the prosperous- looking foreigners with revolvers in each hand the third went through the victims’ pockets. From noon until 3 o’clock the despera. does amused themselves by making tar- gets of every one that came within their range at Whiterock, where they were joined by a fourth negro. They started out to raid the town. Baltimore and Ohio section-men and a telegraph operator were held up and robbed. The shooting by this time bad aroused the whole neigh- borhood. An engine was sent here for officers and a posse started out from ‘Whiterock. At Painter siding a pitched battle oc- curred. Webster was shot through the jaw, the bullet lodging in his throat. Wel- lington had a bullethole back of his right ear, His condition. is too serious to allow the physicians to probe for the bullet. The other outlaw escaped. ALL KINDS OF RACING. Winners of the Kunning Events on Four Eastern Tracks. CHICAGO, Iry., Feb. 24.—Three favor- ites, a second and a third choice and one outsider captured the purses. The attend- ance was large. Five and & half furlongs, Ferryman II won, igars second, Bob Farrell third. Time, 1:15. Five and a half furlongs, Santa Cruz won, '{e;' May second, Queen Faustus third. Time, . Seven furlongs, Disturbance won, Forerunner second, De Jure third. Time, 1:35. Six furlongs, Caulfield won, Doctor G second, Lottie third. Time, 1:2014. Six furlongs, Weola won, Bridget second, Ashland third. Time, 1:20%. Five and a half furlongs, Hillsboro won, Roslyn second, May Fern third. Time, 1:14. MEMPHIS, Texy., April 24.—This was the last day but one of the spring race meeting and there were evidences of *‘get- away.” Six furlongs, David won, Tartarian second, Fannie Rowena third. Time, 1:16. One mile, Whisper won, Robert Latta second, Sandoval third. Time, 1:443, Five furlongs, Tin Cup won, Lexington Pirate second, Chappie third. Time, 1:034. Five ' furlongs, Valet won. second, Neutral third. Time, 1:0315. Half & mile, Ornament won, Goshen second, Emeline III third. Time, :50%, NEWPORT, Ky., April 24. -Two odds-’ on favorites, Zanone and Prince Imperial, were beaten to-day, and as both were heavily backed the bookies quit winners, Track fast. Attendanee 3000. Five furiongs, Pat Tucker won, Aureola sec- ond, Zanone third. Time, 1:0217. Six furlongs, King William won, Prince Tm- perial second, Cuticlene third. Time,1:1414. Seven furlongs, Alamo won, Master Fred séc- ond, Feast third. Time, 1:30. One mile and fifty yards, Jake Zimmerman won, The Banker second, Light Foot third. Time, 1:4414. Four furlongs, Ethel Lee won,Sharon second, Fern third. Time, :4914, WASHINGTON, D. C., April 24.—The track at Bennings was muddy, but was not beyond the measure of excellent rac- ing conditions: . Six furlongs, Gold_Dollar won, Sitk second, Daric tird. ‘i;me. 13785, Half mile, Prompt won, mitor second, Last Chance third. Time, :50 2-5. Six and a half furlongs, Shakespeare II won, Roundsman second, Brisk third. Time, 1:21 3 8ix and a half furlongs, Allen L won, The Bwain second, Eclipse third. Time, 1:23 3-5. One mile, Sue Kittie won, Captain T second, Mrs. Stuart third. Time, 1:46 3-5. okt i i ON THE BALL FIELD. Cincinnati Defeats Cleveland on the Home Diamond, CINCINNATI, Onro, April 24— For seven inrings to-day Rhines was invinci- ble, but & decision by Emslie in this in- ning seemed to rattle him and he became wild, forcing 1in two runs by bases on balls. Young essayed to again pitch for the visi- tors, but was batted freely. Attendance 2500. Score Clncinatis. 1110-8 14 3 Clevelands . 0 0040—1 i 1 3 0 6 Batteries—Khines, Fisher and Vaughn; Young e, and O’Connor. Umpire—! LT World’s Pool Championship. PITTSBURG, Pa., April 24.—In the sec- ond night’s play for the world’s pool cham- pionship to-night De Oro made a run of 205 and Clearwater 201, making the total scores for the two nights: Clearwater 403, De Oro 386. The match is for 600 points, and will be completed to-morrow night.* . The Statist’s Prize Divided. LONDON, ExG., April 24.—The Statist’s prize of 1000 guineas, offered for the best scheme of imperial customs union, has been divided between G. E. Colmer, Act- ing Commissioner of Canada in London, and R. S. Ashton of Kent, England. UL e Sharkey and Maher. PITTSBURG, Pa., April 24, — Tom Bharkey, who received the decision over Choynski in the fight at San Francisco, wants a try at Peter Maher. John J. Quinn, Maher’s manager, said to-day that all Sharkey needed to do would be to come East, and that Peter would stop him in- side of eight rounds for any amount of money. ———— STOCKTON ATHLETES, Men of Brawn Who Will Compets at Sam Francisco. STOCKTON, CAL., April 2¢.—The direc- tors of the Stockton Athletic Association to-night decided to send a team to com- pete in the field day games at Central Park, San Francisco, on May 2, for the benefit of the fund to send the team from the University of California east. In the team is Thomas Carkeek, who put the shot to-day 41 feet 3 inches, and can do better. He will also enter in the half mile run, and will either make Koch of the U. C.’s break the record or will do it himself. Another good man in the team is Higuera, who has been trmnmf for the mile run and is showing up well. Great preparations were made for the carnival of sports to be held here on July 3,4 and 5. _— Esher Stakes Handicap. LIVERPOOL, Ex6., April 24 —At San- downe Park to-day the Esher stakes, handi- cap, of 1000 sovereigns, one mile, was won by Lord Rosebery’s Quarrel (fornferly Tarrare). Baron de Rothschild’s Medicis was second and Lord Ellesmere’s McNeil WEST RIVERSIDE TRAGEDY Young Elmo Parks Sleeps While Searchers Are Looking for His Brother. Admits When Aroused and Questioned That He Accidentally Killed the Lad. RIVERSIDE, CaL., April 24,—Albert A. Parks, the 12-year-old son of H. C. Parks of West Riverside, was accidentally killed last evening, Young Parks was hunting during the ddy, accompanied by his 14-year-old brother, Elmo, using a 22-cal- ibre rifle. During the afterncon Elmo re- turned alone to their home. In the even- ing, as Albert failed to put in an appear- ance, a search was instituted by his father, assisted by reighbors. Elmo did not as- sist, but went to bed. After some time had been spent in searching Elmo was aroused and ques- tioned, and the boy then related the de- tails of the accident and led his people to a spot upon a hillside about a half-mile distant from the house, where the body of his brother was found. He had been shot in the breast and it was evident that he died_instantly. Elmo said the shooting accidentally occurred while he had the gun in his hands, the weapon being dis- charged while he was lowering the ham- mer. A Coroner’s jury returned a verdict of accidental shooting. it SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY FLOODS. Rising Streams Are Bearing Their Tor- rents Toward Stockton—The City in Danger. STOCKTON, CAL., April 24.—R. E. Mc- Connell, Wells-Fargo's shotgun mes- senger, has telephoned from Oakdale that he is unable to proceed farther on account of swollen streams. McConnell says that if the high waters reach Stockton to-night there will be a flood here. From Milton the report comes that the waters are rush- ing on to Stockton. One and a half inches of rain fell last night and an inch tuis afternoon. From Peters the news comes that the water at 9 o’clock to-night was within an inch of the highest mark of last year, when Stockton was all but inun- dated. It has been raining here to-day very hard at intervals, but is clearing now. The great danger is from the waters of the mountain streams, and from present indi- cations the channels about Stockton will be full of water before morning. i) ikl Florin Creps Injured. FLORIN, CaL., April 24.—A heavy rain and wind storm has prevailed in this vicin- ity for the past two days, and growers of strawberries claim tbat the storm has played sad havoc with ripening berries. Bushels of them, it is said, have been ren- dered unfit for the market, and as Florin contributes more than half of the berries shipped to the Northwestern markets the damage is here felt keenly; but it is an as- sured fact that the late berries will bring good prices and that high prices will pre- vail throughout the balance of the season. ‘W. 0. Davies, manager of the Florin Fruit-growers’ Association, says the dam- age to strawberries will aggregate thou- sands of dollars, and that the cherry crop is almost a total loss, rain and wind caus- g the half ripefied cherries to burst al- most in two on the trees. Grapes will not suffer unless frost follows the storm. Should that occur many a fruit-grower in this section will be confronted by insol- vency before the coming winter is ended. PRb e Santa Barbara’s Downpour, SANTA BARBARA, Car., April 24 —A stiff sou’easter set in early this morning and rain has been falling all day. Between 8 o'clock this morning and 6 o’clock this evening more than .78 of an inch fell, making a total for the storm of 1.21 inches. This rain comes just in time to save the hay and grain crops of the county and to ut the ground into prime condition for ean and corn planting. Prospects are good for a rainy night. e Merced Gets a Wetting. MERCED, Car., April 24.—Rain com- menced falling last night with heavy downpours at intervals to-day. Itcame from the south accompanied by stiff wind. A great deal of good will result. The cold wave and damaging frosts have been driven away and fears of further loss to fruit dispel{ed. The fall for the storm aggregates 1.25 inches; for the season 11.65 inches. Last year at the same time it was 11.67 inches. —_— Rain at Newcastle. NEWCASTLE, CAL., April 24.—Rain ac- companied by heavy winds prevailed here all last night and to-day. The fall for the twenty-four hours ending this morning was 1.17 inches, and the total up to 3 o'clock abont 2.05. Frosts did no injury here. SERTU 4 San Miguel Crops Bencfited. SAN MIGUEL, CAr., April 24.—The rainfall for the present storm amounts to oneinch. Prospects for grain crops are first class, Fruit was considerably dam- aged by the frost a week ago. ——————— Rejolcing: at Los Olivos. LOS OLIVOS, CAL., April 24.—The most timely storm of the season, yielding one inch of rain, prevailed since 11 o’clock last night. Farmers and orchardists are re- joicing. s Snowing at Mountain House. MOUNTAIN HOUSE, CaL., April 24.— There is three feet of snow here and the “‘beautiful” is etill fallin, Arbor Day in Tacoma. TACOMA, WasH., April 24.—To-day was generally observed as Arbor day. The schools held exercises, and shade trees were planted by the PB'PII!. The day was observed in all parts of the State, as re- quested by Governor McGraw in his proc- lamation. SUES FOR SAN JOSE PROPERTY. Caroline Schenck Seeks to Recover Her Father's Estate, SHE IS IN AN ASYLUM. Ignored in a Will, the Girl Now Comes Forward to Claim Her Rights. RICHES THAT HAVE FLOWN. The Decedent Was Considered Well- to-Do, but the Bulk of His Wealth Is Missing. BAN JOSE, CAL., April 24.—The insane daughter of the late G. E. Schenck has begun a contest for the estate left by her father. Schenck died at the home of A. Geer in this city in Januery, 1895, leaving a will giving his property to Miss Emma Axford. There is but $1300 of the estate in the hands of the court to be distributed, but it is believed that there is property valaed at from $12,000 to $15,000 to be un- earthed in this State. It is said that Schenck owned valuable mines in Mexico and wasinterested inan estatein Germany. ‘When the distribution of the estate came up in Judge Reynolds’ court this morning, Attorney H. L. Partridge caused a sensa- tion by petitioning for a distribution of all the property to Caroline A. Schenck, the daughter, who is now confined in Agnews Asylum. Though Schenck was reputed to be rich, only the personal property, valued at $1300, in Geer’s bands can be found. Geer claimed that Schenck had made him a present of the property in consideration of | kindness shown by himself and wife. The will was admitted to probate, and Public Administrator Secord was appointed to administer the estate. Suit was begun against Geer and the property recovered. Caroline Schenck, who, it is alleged, is a daughter of the deceased, went upon the witness-stand to-day. She seemed rational enough, and had a good memory. She said that after a separation of sixteen years she met her father in San Francisco in 1882, and they hved together in San Francisco until her father was committed to the Napa Insane Asylum, in 1883. She was arrested in Los Angeles in 1889 for in- sanity and committed to the Stockton asylum. After her father was released from Napa he came to San Jose. Her father frequently visited her at the asylum, and it was at her request that she was removed to the Agnews Asylum, so his visits could be more freauent. Medical Director Hatch corroborated Miss Schenck’s story. He said he kKnew Schenck during his lifetime, and that Miss Schenck was the daughter of the deceased. When Schentk was discharged from the Napa asylum his danghter came for him. Dr. Hatch also said Schenck had made ar- rangements with him to have his daughter transferrea from the Stockton asylum to Agnews. The case was continued for two weeks. . SLAIN BY A STRANGER. Emma Hawkins’ Murderer Was Seen Leaving Her Apartments. SAN JOSE, CAL., April 24.—After a thor- ough investigation the police have con- cluded tnat Georgie Chase, the woman who was held pending an investigation into the murder of Emme Hawkins, found with her throat cut in a room in the Hens- ley House yesterday afternoon, knows nothing of the crime. Mrs. Darcy, the proprietress of the Hensley House, said this morning that on Wednesday after- noon she saw & man leave the Hawkins woman'’s room. She described the man as about 35 years of age, with a brown mustache and light growth of whiskers. She says he worea flannel shirt and blue overalls, and was bareheaded. A penknife with a broken blade was found to-day in a lavatory entered by the stranger. There were blood stains on blade and handle. The knife was identi- fied as belonging to the dead woman. 1he blade fitted the wounds made in the neck. In probing the wound in the jugular vein a piece of knife blade about three-eighths of an inch long was found. It was of bright new steel. A description of the man who was seen coming from the murdered woman's room has been sent to the various officers throughout the State. Coroner Secord summoned a jury this afternoon ana began an_inquest. Several inmates of the Hensley House were exam- ined, but nothing new developed. The examination was continued until to-mor- TOW. - e—— Children in Litigation. SAN JOSE, CaL, April 24.—Geremia Fattalina to-day began suit against bis divorced wife, Catterina Ruseli, to obtain possession of their two minor chiidren, Vincent and Giacomo Fattalina, aged 13 and 10 years respectively. The parties to the suit were divorced on December 30, 1892, and the wife was awarded the cus- tody of the children. Fattalina alleges that his former wife is dissolute and unfit to care for the youngsters, and asks for the custody of the chilaren that they may be properly reared and educated. The peti- tion will be heard in Judge Lorigan’s court on May 8. NORTHERN PACIFIC AFFAIRS. Burleigh Has Not Heard of the Move to Qust Receirers. SEATTLE, WasH., April 24.—Concern- ing the report sent out from Milwaukee to the effect that a motion would be made on Monday next before Judge Jenkins of the United States court for the Eastern Dis- trict of Wisconsin for the diseharge of the Northern Pacific receivers, Andrew ¥. Burleigh, receiver for the States of Wash- ington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana, this this evening expressed the belief that it ‘was without foundation. 4 “I have heard absolutely nothing con- cerning such a move,”’ Mr. Burleigh said, “though I had advices from Mr. Adams a few days ago regarding the penalties im- posed on deposits, but this has no con- nection with any contemplated action for the dismissal of receivers.” —_—— BURGLARS STEAL CLOTH. A Brilliantly Lightc. Tailoring Estab- lishment Looted by Thicves. SACRAMENTO, CaL., April 24.—One of the most daring and successful robberies ever perpetrated in this city occurred at an early hour this morning. The tailoring establishment of Joseph Poheim, at S8ixth and K streets, was entered and cloth to the value of nearly $2000 taken. Not a single clue to the identity of the burglars can be found. At the time of the robbery the store, which is on the main thorough- fare of the city, was brilliantly lighted by electricity. It was a very stormy night, and was consequently selected by the burfiluu as a desirable one in which to conduct such a daring operation without interruption. e MAIL TO THE XUKON. Captain Moore Contracts to Carry the Pouches to Forty Mile. VICTORIA, B. C., April 24—Captain William Moore, a pioneer Alaskan pros- pector, explorer and mine-owner, has se- cured a contract from the Dominion Government for carrying three letter mails into Fort Cudahy and Forty-mile Creek, Canadian territory. The first of these mails will leave Victoria by the Topeka, sailing from Victoria on May 18. Captain Moore, who is at present in this city, will leave for Alaska by the next steamer in order to have boats and men ready for the conveyance ot the mails from Juneau. He will take the mail by steamer to the bay at the head of Lynn canal. This bay is within a few days’ sailing of Victoria, is free from ice and accessible to ocean steamers at all times during the year. From here the White Pass route will be used, and mail must be ‘““packed” by men through fourteen miles of Alaskan terri- tory, eight miles of which are yery rough. The mail must be carried eighteen miles farther in British Columbia territory. From Toosh-Hie Lake the route is a com- paratively easy one, as boats will be used on the Yukon to carry the mails to Fort Cudahy. Heretofore the efforts to take mail into Forty-mile Creek proved unsuccessful, the tusk being one of great difficulty. Several men sacrificed their lives in the attempt, the mail was lost and is now buried under snow. X CAPTURED NEAR WILBLR Deputy Marshal Bently Lands the Pendleton Postoffice Robber in Jail. Held for a Daring Crime, in Which a Custodian of the Mails Was Wounded. PORTLAND, Or., April 24.—Deputy United States Marshal Bently brougnt from Wilbur this morning Isaac Puddock, captured near that town. Puddock is | charged with having held up and robbed | Postmaster Johnson of Pendleton two | months ago, the booty amounting to over | $600. His bond is fixed at §15,000. | The story of the robbery is a trifle out of | the ordinary. The day following its per- | petration a stranger named Wood was ar- rested for the crime. He was brought to Portland, but proved to be a respectable newspaper man traveling through the country. Subsequently Bently singled Puddock out as the real culprit. That officer says: **“With the exception of the robber I was the last man in the postoffice thatevening. At that time there was but one man in the postoffice beside the Postmaster and my- self. That man was Puddock, the prisoner we have just brought to Porxlamf As T} stepped from the interior into the outer | office Puddock turned quickly from me, and, presenting his back, appeared to be | going over some mail he had received, his | head being bent forward and his hands held in front of him, I paid no more at- tention to him and went to the Sheriff’s | office. “I had not been in the Sheriff’s office a | minute when a telephone call from Rourke’s bank announced the robbery of | the postoffice. Hurrying back we found Johnston with a bullet hole through his hand, and the money he had been count- ing when I left him gone. Johnston | stated that the moment I crossed the threshold into the street, the man who had | been standing in the office opened the side door leading into the interior, and cover- | ering him with a revolver, demanded that he hand over the money in front of him. Johnston isa cripple, having lost a leg, and | there was nothing for him to do but obey. The money on the counter secured, the | robber went to the safe and took what | funds were in it. He then ordered John- ston, at the point of the pistol, to go to | the back door and open it, the robber fol- lowing. “At the door the desperado for a second lowered the point of his pistol, and in- stantly Johnston had grapvled with him. In the struggle that ensued, the crippled Postmaster was shot through the hand, causing him to relinquish his hold of the thief, who escaped.” | When *Lodge No. 2 The Dead Sea, in Palestine, is 1316 feet below sea level. DEATH STRIKES IN THE CAPITAL, Ex-Secretary of State Hart Succumbs After Long Iliness. AN ARGONAUT OF 1850. He Had Served the California Public in Many Positions of Trust. ONCE WAS PENSION AGENT. Was the First Librarian of San Fran. cisco’s Law and Public Libraries, SACRAMENTO, CAL., April 24.—Albert Hart, who for years; has been identified with the several State administrations in various capacities in the State Capitol, died at 3 o’clock this morning after a long illness. Mr. Hart was of English decent, was born in Barbadoes, West Indies, May 18, 1830, came to America in 1838, and in 1850 crossed the mountains to California and engaged in mining in Placer County, and also in teaching. Prior to his death he had the distinction of* being one of the earliest living teachers of California. In 1861 Mr. Hart came to Sacramento, and soon after entered the State Library, where he remained several years. He was the first librarian of the San Francisco Law Library, as well as of the San Francisco Free Public Library. Governor Newton Booth selected Mr. Hart as his private sec- retary, and in the same capzacity he served under Governors Pacheco and Perkins. During the administration of President Hayes, Hr. Hart held the position of United States Pension Agent, and he was appointed superintendent of the Money Order Department of the San Francisco Postoffice under General S. W. Backus. In | the autumn of 1889, Mr. Hart was elected Superintendent of the Public Schools of Sacramento, and he made one of the very best superintendents this city ever had . R. Higgins was retired as Governor Markham’s private secretary, Thomas M. Eby was promoted from the executive secretaryship and Governor Markham selected Mr. Hart to be executive secre- tary. On November 1, 1894, Governor Mark- bam appointed Mr. Hart Seoretary of State, to take the place of E. G. Waite, who died while in office. Mr. Hart served until January 7, 1895, when H. L. Brown, the Fres_ent Secretary of State, took office. Juring the present administration, Mr, Hart ias occupied a clerical position in Governor Budd’s office. Sinshrget 3 INTERRED AT STOCKTON. Masons Bear the Body of Colonel Dorsey to the Grave. STOCKTON, CAx., April 24.—The funeral of Colonel Caleb Dorsey, who was killed fifteen miles from Columbia on Tuesday afternoon by his mining partner, J. F. Newcomer, took place here this afternoon from,the residence of his sister, Mrs. E. B. Bwing, under the auspices of the Masons. At the request of embers of Oakdale the services were conducted by the Morning Star Lodge of this place, and members of both orders escorted the body from the house to the grave in Rural Cemetery, accompanied by the members of Stockton Commandery, Knights Tem- lar, to_which Colonel Dorsey belonged. gherifi Purvis and Judge Miner of Modes- to were among the pall-bearers and the rest were from the Masonic lodges. Visalia to Issus Bonds. VISALIA, Can.,, April 24.—Visalia to-day voted in favor of a $10,000 bond issue for a new schoolhouse. Only 79 votes were cast against the proposition. When You life. ened ; morbid fears haunt him, dread insanity. 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