The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 2, 1896, Page 4

4 GERERL ENS UF THE ORENT New Trans-Pacific Steam- ship Company a Probability. SCHAEBERLE IN JAPAN. Russian Aggressions in Korea Are Alarming English Statesmen. RED CROSS SOCIETY MEETING Burial of Lieutenant Thurston of the United States Cruis:r Detroit. VANCOUVER, B. C., July 1.—The fol- lowing Oriental advices were received here by the steamer Empress of China, which arrived this morning: The Nippon Yusen Kaisha, the latest steamship company of Japan, recently de- cided to increase iis capital from eight million to ten million yen. It is proposed to extend the existing lines and to open new ones. Among the latter the first will probably be across the Pacific to Puget Sound. Mr. iwanaga was delegated by the company to close the pending contract with the Great Northern Railway for Seattle to be the American terminus of the new Trans-Pacific line. Mr. Iwanaga came over on the China, and, after trans- acting his business at Seattle, will visit New York and the cotton districts of the South. Professor Schaeberle of the Lick Ob- servatory, Professor Campbell of Stanford University and Professor Burckhalter of Ozkland, with two lay scientists, have ar- rived in Japan and are on their way north to make arrangements for observing the solar eclipse in August. The Japan- ese Government very courteously allowed all their telescopes and appliances to be landed without inspection. The Imperial Observatory of Tokio has cifered to send one of its staff with the American party. The Hongkong Telegraph has published the startling telegram that Russia has in- timated to Japan that she must withdraw from Formosa. Whether this be true or not, it is a remarkable fact that Russia has massed at Vladivostock a strong fleet, 100,000 men and vast stores of war ma« terial. England is recalling her inferior war vessels from the Orient and replacing them with stronger ones, but nevertheless is now spoken of as the third naval power in the Far East, Russia being the first and the second being left unnamed. Russia’s course is alluded to sarcastically in the Japanese press as a splendid policy of ag- gression. The Eastern World says Russia has practically turned Japan out of Korea, and publishes.a long article under the heading, *‘It Is Political Hypnotism,’’ de- claring that anything short of hypnotism of the most powerfu! order absolutely fails to explain why all the world stands with folded hands, and in helpless apathy watches the development of the gigantic plans of Russia for the dominion of the East. The guard of sailors at the Russian lega- tion in Korea has just been relieved by a detachment of eighty Russian infantry. Twenty cavairy and artillery officers en- tered the town with the infantry. It is reported that Russia has built a fort on Getsu-Fito Island, and that a gun is mounted upon the Russian legation pointed toward the Japanese consulate. This makes the ignorant Koreans afraid of Russia and contemptuous of Japan. In Tokio recently the chief of the peace preservation bureau summoned represen- tatives of the entire press to his office and informed them that if they commented adversely on the sale of the imperial mines, thereby reflecting on the imperial household, they would be subjected to the penalties of the press law and proceeded against under the criminal law also. The eighth annual meetipg of the Red Cross Society of Japan was held on Mon- day last, there being more than 10,000 visitors vresent. Her Majesty, the Em- press, was present with 2 number of court ladies and the lord steward of her Majes- ty’s household. The Empress was re- ceived by the superintendent of the so- ciety. Her Majesty expressed her great pleasure at the distinguished part taken by the society during the late Chino- Japanese war. The Empress bestowed medals on fifty-one persons before leaving the hall. Lieutenant Thurston of the United States cruiser Detroit died of typhoid fever at the American Naval Hospital at Yoko- hama, and was buried there with tull naval honors on June 10. A large party of American bluejackets, the band of the flag- ship OGiympia and a firing squad of marines were landed to attend the burial. The French admiral sent his chief of staff and anumber of officers to attend the cere- mony. The American admiral, United States Consul-General, Vice-Consul and private citizens were also present. A large number of floral tributes were sent by ship- mates and friends of the deceased. Mr. Thurston was only 33 years of age. J. Butler, one of the cosl-passers on the Detroit, died at the American Naval Hos- pital on June 11 and was buried with full naval honors. His shipmates sent a number of floral tributes to his grave, A large number of leading Chinese mer- chants having business at Foochow have asked the authorities for a gunboat to be ‘stationed on the Foochow-Formosa route, which is infested with pirates. Over thirty trading vessels have been plundered and their crews murdered and maltreated. The trouble has assumed a serious aspect and its immediate suppres- sion is absolutely necessary. . Afresh outbreak of Mohammedans is reported from Lanchou, the capital of Kansu. It was believed that the Moham- medan revolt of last year had been com- pletely stamped out, but the rebels are again under arms and have comupletely routed the Government troops sent against them, nearly 4000 of the latter, out of a total of 6000, having been killed. The . 'Viceroys Liu and Chang have been or- ‘dered to send strong re-enforcements. MBUICIDE OF A N4PA BUTCHER. William K. Craadock Ends His Life With a Bullst. NAPA, CaL, July L.—William R. Crad- dock, aged 47 years, an honored citizen of Napa, committed suicide this morning at the Palace Hotel by shooting himself. He entered hisroom about 7 o’clock this morning, and nothing more was heard of him until this noon, when Sherwood Bird, the proprietor of the hotel, went to the room to arouse him. Not receiving any response, he went to the porch and looked through the win- dow. To his astonishment, Craddock was seen lying on the bed dead. Thedoor was immediately opened. It was found that the man had been dead some time. He had killed himself by firing a bullet through his brain, the bullet entering the rism side of his head, just above the ear. The County Coroner, R. M. Keyser, was notitied and a jury summoned, of which jury 8. M. Pickett was foreman. A ver- dict in accordance with the above facts was rendered. When Craddock was found he held a victure of his mother in one hand and a istol in the other. A letter wasalso found Sireoted to Herberi W. Shaw, in which were directions for the disposal of his property. In reference to the motive for committing suicide he says in the letter: I do this on account of melancholy, having lostall my friends (and for what reason I don’t know). Ihave tried to treat everybody well, but they don’t appreciate it. For the past ten years Mr. Craddock has been the emnvloy of Zollner & Even, butchers of Napa. He was highly re- spected and had many friends, who" are grieved at his sad death. e PIONEER McWILLIAMS’ FUNERAL. Largely Attended at Sacramento by Old- Time Residents. SACRAMENTO, CaL., July 1.—The ob- sequies of W. A, McWilliams, a former resident of this city, who for years past has been connected with the clerical de- partment of the Southern Pacific Railroaa Company, occurred in this city to-day and was largely attended by the old-time residents, who in the palmy daysof '49 were his friends and intimates. Mr. McWilliams came to Sacramento in '49 and engaged in busincss. Later he was elected County Auditor, served for two terms and was at that time one of the popular men in this city and county. He then entered the service of the railroad company and has ever since continuned in their employ. The ceremonies took place in the cathe- dral and the vast structure was crowded. His pallbearers were chosen from the ranks of the old pioneers, who were his companions in early manhood. A dele-ation of his fellow-employes from Fourth and Townsend, consisting of the following-named gentlcmen, attended in a body from San Francisco: D. Me- Henry, A. Gilbert, D, Shav, P. S. min, A. Frost, Martin Joyce, W. Tiffany, Henry Bell, John Crawford and B. Brady. ——— SAN JOSE'S TURN VEREIN Preparing for the Great State Scheutzen Fest Next Month. Officers Elected at the Aonual Meet- ing—Prosp:rous Condition of the Organization. SAN JOSE, CaL., July 1.—The San Jose Turn Verein is making arrangements for the great State Scheutzen Fest which will be held in this city August 29, 30 and 31 at Scheutzen Park. Over §1000 will be given in prizes, and members of all the shooting clubs of the State will be in attendance and compete for prizes. At the annual meeting of the San Jose Turn Verein, Monday evening, the follow- ing officers were elected: President, H. W. Otter; vice-president, L. Zeigeler; treasurer, H. L. Hirsch; corresponding secretary, L. Webber; financial secretary and oeckenom, B. Lenz; secretary sick fund, F. Posky; first leader, F. Butter; second leader, L. Doerr; librarian and hall manager, J. H. Haagen, The annual reports showed the organi- zation to be in a prosperous condition and the membership increasing. —_——— EXAMINED FOR INSANITY. One Man Sent to Agnews, Two to Jail and Two Discharged. BAN JOSE, Cawn., July L—Five insane persons were before Judge Lorigan and Drs. Trueman and Harris for examination this morning. Of this number, one was committed to Agnews, two discharged and two ordered confined in the County Jail and given medical treatment. John Toomey, who has been serving 180 days in tne County Jail for vagrancy, was committed to Agnews. At one time he was an inmate of Stockton Asylum. Dur- ing the last two weeks he has become possessed of the idea that efforts are being made to poison him, and he has refused to eat but little food. He is a native of Ire- land and about 40 years of age. H. W. Mitchell, a newspaper man, and Frank Bell, an Italian, were examined and ordered released. They are regarded as perfectly harmless. ohn Drachbar, who was arrested at Mountain View on Monday on account of threats he had made against his own life, was ordered returned to jail for med- ical ‘treatment. His insanity is evidently the result of a spree. Jim Lee, a Chinaman, was also ordered under medical treatment. —_— DESERTED FOR ITHIRTY YEARS. Mrs. Margaret Summers Now Brings Swit for Divoree. SAN JOSE, CaL., July 1.—The evidence taken in the divorce suit of Margaret Sum- mers against Philip Summers has been filed. They were married in 1863, and in the same year they moved to Les Gatos and located a Government claim. Summers soon tired of ranching, and two years later he deserted his wife, and for thirty-one years no word has been received from hi The property has become valuable, and the divorce suit was brought so as to perfect the title to the land. There are no children, and Mrs, Summers asks that she be given the entire property. —_—— Arrested for Grand Larceny. SAN JOSE, CaL, July 1.—The police this morning arrested J. Churchill and F. Groves on telegraphic information from Hollister, where the men are wanted for erand larceny. They will be taken to Hollister to-morrow. Churchill is an old offender, and a short time ago was arrested in this city and taken to Martinez to an- swer to a charge of robbery. L T el Santa Clara Fire Officials Installed, SANTA CLARA, CaL, July L—At the annual meeting of the Santa Clara Fire Department the following officers were in- stalled: Chief engineer, J. P, Menton ; first assistant chief, Henry Menzel; second assistant chief, George Wanderer; presi- dent, L. R. Thompson; secretary, Ward M. Jarris; treasurer, John J, Eberhard, —_— San Jose’s Loyal dfro-Americans. SAN JOSE. Caw, July 1.—The Afro- American League of this city last evening passed resolutions indorsing the ticket and platform of the National Republican party. J. Overton and Wiliiam W hitin, were elected delegates.to the Afro-Am rF can congress to be held at Los Angeles on || August 11, bt L Hester Williams® Suit for Dirorce. 'SAN JOSE, Can, July 1.—Hester E. Williams to-day began suit for divorce from John O. Williams on the ground of desertion. The. parties were married in this city several vears ago. There are no children and no community property. THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, JULY 2, 1896. RAILWAY CHANGE AT LOS ANGELES, Creditors Assume Control of the Mount Lowe Road. SURPRISE TO CITIZENS. The Picturesque Mountain Re- sort Line is Temporarily Embarrassed. TRUSTEES ARE APPOINTED. They Will Reduce Expenses and Put a Good Railroad Man in Charge. LOS ANGELES, Cawn., July L—People here were greatly surprised to-day to learn that the creditors of the Mount Lowe Rail- way Company had taken control of that picturesque and famous mountain resort road. The company has a floating debt of $76,000. Of this, $3500 is due employes, An amicable arrangement has been en- tered into which will secure creditors with- out interrupting the operation of the road or imvolving the company in expensive litigation. T. 8. C. Lowe, originator of the Mount Lowe railway, and the man whose untiring energy carried the great under- taking to completion, will continue as vresident of the company. The semi-annual interest on the bonds tell due to-day and the company had no money .with which to pay. The trustees expect, however, to provide for this within ninety days. A’ meeting of creditors to the amount of $38,000 was held yesterday. After hearing the committee’s report Mr, Baker of the iron works, Mr, Johnson and I.B. New- ton, treasurer of Harper-Reynolds Com- pany, were chosen as trustees for all the creditors, with power to act. The trustees then drew up a contract between the Mount Lowe Raiiway and the trustees, whereby it was agreed that as soon as the trustees should obtain consent and authority of 90 per cent of the credi- tors, the company would cause three of its directors to resign and trustees should be elected in their stead. As there are five directors in the board this arrangement will give to the trustees the controlling vote. The contract was signed yesterday by the Mount Lowe Railway Company and creditors to the amount of $28,000 have ratified it. No opposition to the plan has developed and every creditor thus far seen by Mr. Baker has signed the agreement. The trustees will operate the property, re- ducing expenses and putting some good railway man in charge. et ST SIXTY-ONE GRADUATES, Commencement Exercises of the State Normal School. LOS ANGELES, Can, July 1L— The commencement exercises of thé State Normal School were held this forenoon, when sixty-one graduates were turned out with the most progressive ideas on their vrofessional work that the State of Cali- fornia can give. At an early hour the great auditorium of the Normal Schoo! building was packed to its utmost. The stage was banked with a profusion of flowers. The Stars and Stripes were draped overhead and a dado of drawings and designs in black and white ran around the walls of the room. Principal Pierce, Professor Dozier, President Pomeroy and Rev. J. A. B. Wilson occupied t{e stage, in front of which sat the Normal School orchestra, the members of which are as follows R. . Rice and Lena_Ehebock, fluts Walter Pomeroy and Lena Wilson, first violins; Sidney Good, Ida Hall, Viola Jessie Bryson, second violins; Iidica Eisenmeyer, cornet; Edgar Maxson, trom- bone. The class of "96 is as follows: Ruth B. Atherton, Nenetta Booth, Arthur C. Brown, F(nnoes E. Bellah, Ida D. Barron, Mary Bradish, Benjamin G. Bleasdale, Minette A. Brenzier, Nelson C. Bledsoe Jr., Lola E. Crise, Ida B. Clay, Estelle Carle, Frances Olive Cokin, eorge W. Campbell, Beulah B. Coward, Mary Jean Clarke, E. R. Cnm‘p, Cora A. Dix, Joseph- ine M. Dow, Ida M. Dawe, Marie Dickson, Mildred E. M. Bodie, Harriet T. B. Gage, Muréuret Gaud, Margaret R. Horrell, Min- nie E. Hughes, Frances J. Heil, Nellie V. Hutchinson, Bertha R. Hunt, Eva M. Johnson Courtenay Johnson, M. Louise johneon. Helen ~ Fichter, Kelse: Muade, L. Kelly, Rose E. Lamb, Laura ]; Longley, Kathleen L. McPhail, Edith A. Mitchell, Ruth Martin, Leonore McLam, Sue M. Matheson, Beeds A. Metcaif, Tillie M. Oswald, Lilian E. Rood, W. Eimo Reeves, Martha J. Raeb, Adah M. Stroup, Jobn B. Btubblefield, J. Claude Smallwood, Eleanor J. Sianley, Ada Madge M. Skinner, Helen E. Teggert, Elsveth R, Thomson, Mabel L E. Thom: son, Maude Taylor, Mignonette E. Tate, Gertrude F. Venning, H. A. Wierwille, Elberta M. Willis, May Williams and Bruce Wright. v —_—— THE FOURTH AT LOS ANGELES, Mrs. Alice E. Broadwell Is Chosem as Goddess of Liberty. LOS ANGELES, Car, July 1.—Mrs, Alice E. Broadwell has been selected to act as Goddess of Liberty in the Fourth of July parade. Grand Marshal Burton, to whom the executive committee left the matter, made the selection this morning, The float on which Mrs. Broaawell and the girls representing the States of the Union will appear is completed. Itisa beautiful piece of work and will attract much attention on the Fourth. Captain Hutchinsons and a large corps of as. sistants commenced decorcing the busi- ness streets this forenoon. The work wil] be completed to-morrow afternoon. —_— AN EDITORIAL OUTING, Southern California Jowrnalists Will Visit Santa Catalina Island. LOS ANGELES, CAL, July 1L—The executive committee of the Southern Cali- fornia Editorial Association has just per- fected plans for the summer’s session and outing, which will take place at Santa Catalina Island July 25 to 27 inclusive. The arrangements for this three days' outing and session will include a yachting trip around the island, boating, fishing, hunting and tally-ho rides among the mountains. The membership of the association is now about 100, nearly all of them success- ful country editors. These, with .their wives, sweethearts and invited guests, will comprise one ofjthe merriest parties which ever went on an outing in Southern Cali- fornia, The committee has hit upon one of the most delightful spots in the State for the meeting. This association of bright and clever newspaper men and wcmen have two meetings every winter and summer. he summer meetings, owing to the su- perb climate, have always been largely at- tended and most successful. uureu}fly timefor the annual meeting, when new offi- cers are elected for' the coming year. ing members of the association will read several papers during the meeting, some of which will point out many of the absurdities of California laws regarding the rights and privileges of newspaper ublishers, and will doubtless form a basis Or some important committee work hav- ing in view much-neede legislation at the next sessivn of the California General As- sembly. The question of a uniform rate for legal advertising, now very much de- moralized, will receive attention. The discussion’ which the several papers will precipitat: is expected to be animated and surcharyed with considerable spice, since it Is known that several able mem bers have widely different views on several impor- tant subjects. VETERANS AT VENTURA. Camp Phil Sheridan Is Formally Opened. Many Families Tenting on the Ground. VENTUZRA, Car., July 1.—Camp Phil Sheridan, as the ninth annual encamp- ment of the Southern California Veteran Association has been christened, was form- ally opened this evening by Commander Goorge Downing of Pasadena. There are now about 150 families on the ground and arrivals are recorded hourly. Tent space for 200 tents has been engaged, and by Friday noon it is certain that fully 750 veterans will be in line for muster. At 2 P. M. to-day the flag-raising cere- monies were performed. Mrs. Sweet of the W. R. C. auxiliary unfurled old glory, a National salute was fired by the emcampment batterv, the ex- ercises closing with the singing of the *‘Star-spangled Banner'’ by thegPomona Quartet. The city is filling up with strangers and elaborate ‘decorations will constitute the street dress from now until the close of the encampment. SAN DIEGO'S CARNIVAL, The Queen Has Appointed Her Maids of Honor and Attendants, Aquatic Exercises to Be Held on the Anniversary of the Nation’s Birth. SAN DIEGO, OAr., July 1.—The queen of San Diego’s water carnival, Miss Caro- line Polhamus, has named_ her suite, as follows: Maids of honor— Mrs, Lewis Works, Mrs. Walter S. Young, Miss Vyne Bowers, Miss Grace Luce, Miss Coxhead, Miss Gertrude Gilbert, Miss Pansy Parke and Miss Ethel Gephart. The attendants will be: Lewis R. Works, Walter S. Young, A. C. Barlow, H. E. Parke, Lieutenant R. H. Noble, Wheeler Bailey and Fred Barber. In addition the queen will have two flower-girls and two pages, but they have not yet been selected. Miss Polhamus is not yet 18, but in de- portment and bearing 1s a typical Ameri- can oueen. She is a beautiful blonde, tall and rounded, with a glow of health in her cheeks. With her sisters, all athletic girls, Miss Polhamus orgarized the Zlac Rowing Club, the first girls’ club in this portion of the State. The success of thecluband the notice given ta the young maids who com- posed it, led to the organization of six other clubs of young women, all of which are prospering. The barge which will be occupied by tlie queen and her attendants has been sfi)ecillly constructed for the occasion. The plans contemvlate a double deck, with stairs leading to the throne on the upper one, In thecenter of the seats x-rovf ed for her attendants is being constructed a large raised chair, which will serve the urpose of a throne, and on the deck low will be stationed the City Guard band of thirty pieces. The barge will be elaborately decorated with bnnfinz, and several flagstaffs will fly the stars and stripes. Several hundred colored electric lights will illuminate it, and in addition there will be a free use of calcium lghts, making the spectacle one of dazzling brilliancy. The electric lights will be mauufactured on the barge. The queen will be attired in a white satin full court dress, and will wear jewelsand a crown of dazzling splendor. =One of the most 1nteresting events on the programme of aquatic sports next Satur- day will be a trial of skill between Judge A.D.Jordan and Louis Almgren. Alm- gren will impersonate a fish, and will pre- tend to be hooked and trvto get away. Jordan is allowed 300 feef of flne, and must bring Almgren to the float in twenty minutes’ time, after allowing him to reel out 100 feet of the line. Almgren weighs about 150 pounds and will no doubt give Jordan some hard work. The line is attached to a ring sewed in a harness worn by the swimmer and the swimmer isallowed (o swim under the steamship wharf, if he can get that far away, and nse any expedient he may desire to break the line. e cannot, how- ever, use either hands or feet to catch or hold on to any object. The experiment is designed to show the skill ana strength of an G:Part angler. The following is the official programme of the Fourth of July celebration: July 3—Evening. llluminated bicycle varade, 800 wheels in line. July 4—Forenoon. Sunrise salute of forty-six guns by Naval Battalion on plaza; band coneert by City Guard band on plaza; reading of Declaration of Inde- vendence by George Ne oration on plaza at 11 A. M. by Hon. Thomas Fitch. Afternoon—Aquatic sports and band concert on bay, beginning at 2 p. u.; yacht races, forty ats participating; rowing races by ladies’ clubs and rowin, clubs, tub races, swimming races a other sports. There will be exercises by the Order of the Patriotic Sons and Daughters of America at Hotel Del' Curonado at 3 ». . Evenine—Grand water carnival on the b?y. 1fnvnl review by the queen of the car- nival PUE A LI T SENATOR SQUIR®'S ALTERNATIVE Must Renounce the Kepublican Party or Lose His Supporters, SEATTLE, Wasw., July 1.—Upon the return of United States Senator Squire from the East that gentleman will be in- formed by the State Free Coinage Repub- lican party—brought into existence yes- terday at Tacoma—that, notwithstanding his course in voting with the silver men in the Senate, he cannot get the support of the new organizztion unless he publicly and formally renounces allegiance to the National Republican party. Many of his friends 1n this eity think Senator Squire will so act, umlnlg in view of the fact that his manager, C. H. Hagan, attended the birth and christening of the new party. Governor McGraw, an avowed candidate for Squire’s place in the Senate, is an ar- dent gold standard man and is conducting his tight upon these lines. e POETLAN'S NEW MAYOR, Pennoyer Is Aworn in Without Any Demonstration. PORTLAND, O=r., July l.—Sylvester Pennoyer was sworn in as Mayor of Port- ‘land at noon and Mayor Frank retired. There was no demonstration of any kind. The Populist Mayor, in his address to the ‘Clty Council, s}inuhud ex!mli;; :‘nx_uh morovements for the purpose iale laboring men work. o MARE ISLAND'S COURT-MARTIAL Sensational Testimony in the Webster Case De- lays Its Close. FORGERY IS HINTED AT. A Receipt Only the Signature to Which Is Declared to Be Genuine. THE PAYMASTER'S DEFENSE. Claims That He Accepted the Money From Clerk Tobin Simply as a Loan. VALLEJO, CaL., July 1.—In the court- martial of Paymaster Webster, charged with having exacted a cash bond of §$2500 from W. J. Tobin before giving him em- ployment as a clerk, and afterward failing to return the money, much time was spent this morning listening to a brilliant argu- ment by Judge Advocate Laucheimer as to the advisability of listening to testi- mony the prosecution desired to be intro- auced by Medical Inspector George W. Woods, and which had been ruled out yes- terday afternoon as being inadmissible on account of it being only hearsay evidence, The court was cleared for consultation, and on opening the doors the president announced that it bad been decided to hear the testimony, Medical Inspector Woods was called to the stand and detailed an interview heid with Mrs. Tobin prior to her death, in which he (Dr. Woods) had informed her that it was not within the proy- ince of an officer in the navy to re- quire a bond from a clerk under him, and if such a one had been given it wascon- trary to law. It is claimed by the pay- master that the money received was not exacted as a bond. The receipt given to her reads: Vallejo—Received of Mrs. Katharine Tobin the sum of $2500 on account of deposit for W, J. Tobin. E. B. WeBSTER, The defense will claim that the money received was simply as a loan, to be re- turned when called for; that no demand had been made upon the paymaster for the return of the full amount of the money; that while the gunboat Yorktown was lying in Shanghai Tobin gave him a receipt for $583 54, and to substantiate this evidence the receipt for the money was produced in court at the session this afternoon by the attorney for the defense. The receipt reads: SHANGHAL China, August 10, 1895. Received from E. B. Webster the sum of five hundred and eighty-three dotlars and fifty- four cents ($583 54), U. 8. gold coin, on ac- count of loan. W. J. TomIw. The receipt was not allowed to be intro- duced at the court of inquiry, but the higher court in session admitted the same and Assistant Paymaster Philip V. Mohun of the Bennington testified to its being in the handwriting of Tobin, who has gon- tended all along that he had never received any money back from Paymaster Web- ster. On the evidence of this receipt Paymas- | ter Webster has relied for his proof that | the money received from Mrs. Tobin was | in the nature of a loan; also that at the | time the money was received from Mrs. Tobin it was the understanding that it was as a loan, the same to be deduoted from Tobin’s apportionment of the estate. Henry Levy, a clerk in the department of yards and docks, threw a bombshell into the camp of the attorney for the de- fense when he testified to the genuineness of Tobin’s signature to the document, but declared emphatically as an expert on Tobin’s handwriting that the body of the receipt was not in the handwriting of Tobin. This turn of affairs was entirely un- | looked for by Paymaster W -bster and his attorneys, who immediately arose and asked for a continuance until 10 o’clock to-morrow morning to gain additional evi- dence regarding the bandwriting of Mr. Tobin, as they assert most positively that the entire document was written by Mr. Tobin himself, The court was cleared for deliberation on the question of continuance until 19 o'clock to-morrow morning to allow other | expert testimony on the handwriting of Tobin to be introduced, After some little time the doors were thrown open and the judze advocate having no objections the court was adjourned untit 10 o’clock to- morrow morning, at which time a number of ‘witnesses will be called to identify the writing on the receipt. Several persons who have examined the paper seem convinced that the receipt is genuine throuzhout. Had not the witness Levy testified as he did the defense would have closed their case this afternoon and been ready for argument to - morrow moming. The judge advocate would have replied and then the case would have been closed. It is possible that the court will have com- vleted its work to-morrow afternoon, and as soon as the testimony bas all been transeribed, which will be the {allowi_ng day, the judge advocate will leave with it and the findings of the court for Wash- ington for review by the judge advocate- general. PARKER JURY DISAGREES Stood Seven to Five in Favor of Upholding the Contested Will Judge Reynolds Expresses Regret at the Situation—The Case Will Be Retried. BAN JOSE, Car., July L—The trial of the contest of the will of George H. Parker which occupied seven weeks was con- cluded to-day. The argument to the jury was finished in the forenoon, Judge Rey- nolds instructed the jury, and gave the case to them for deliberation upon a verdict at 12:15 o'clock. They remained out till nearly 6 o'clock when Judge Reynolds called them into the courtroom. At that time the foreman of the jury, William Ross, stated that no agreement had yet been reached. After a meal the | jury retired again. At 8:30 o’clock they came into the court- room and asked for instructions as toa codicil. It was desired to know what would be the effect if one of the codicils was annulled, The court stated that no instructions could be given on this point, and the jury again retired. At 11 o'clock to-night the jury again came into the court-room and the foreman announced that it was impossible to agree, They stood seven to five to uphold the will, Judge Reynolds then discharged the jury, at the same time expressing much regret at the situation. eference was made by the court to the very long and expensive trial, but as the jurors seemed to coincide in the opinion that they counld not agree there appeared to be nothing for it to do but discharge them. The side of the contestant, who de- manded the jury, had to pay $624 jury fees. The case will be retried. Attornevs V. R. Paterson, J. represented the contestant, and D. M. Delmas, F. E. Spencer and D. W. Burchard were attorneys for the respondents. e i e Los Gatos McKinley Club. SAN JOSE, Cav., July L—A number of prominent Republicans of Los Gatos have called a meeting for Tuesday evening, July 7, at Masonic Hail for the purpose of organizing a McKinley club. Several good | speakers will address the gathering. This will be the first McKinley club organized in the county. . Off for Monterey. SANTA CRUZ, CaL., July 1.—The war- ships Philadelphia and Monaduock sailed for Monterey to-day, the Philadelphia going at 10 o’clock and the Monadnock an hour later, A number of people were on the beach and wharf to witness the de- parture of the vessels. T.e visit of the warships here has been an event in the history of Santa Cruz which will be long ;emembered by every citizen and visitor ere. N. Coogan and N. Bowdey | been investigated by eminent counsel and | PERALTH-REATS FOUID UL Convicted of Perjury in the Famous Land Grant Case. SENTENCE WITHHELD, If a New Trial Is Refused the Matter Will Be Ap- pealed. FORGED DEEDS WERE FILED, Witnesses Who Swore They Had Previously Lied in the Defend- ant’s Behalf. SANTA FE, N. M., July 1.—The case of the United States vs. J. A. Peralta-Reavis, on indictments charging conspiracy to de- fraud the United States outof 12,000,000 acres of land, was given to the jury last evening. A verdict of “‘guilty as charged” was returned at 9 o'clock this morning, Judge Laughlin withheld sentence unti| thie 18th inst. A motion for a new trial and an arrest of judgment will be made, and , if refused, an appea! will be taken. The features of the trial were the con- {fessions of A. E. Sherwood, Jose Ramon Valencia and Andreas Sandoval of Cali. fornia, that the evidence they had for- merly given in support of the pretended “Peralta’ grant was false. Valencia con- fessed on the witness-stand that he was induced by promises of money to testify as he did regarding the parentage and youth of Mrs. Reavis; that he knew nothing about the facts. The testimony of Joseph Sherwood, brother of A. I, Sherwood, brought out the fact that John A. Treadway, alleged to have broaght up Mrs. Reavis, died in 1861, before Mrs Reavis is supposed to have been born. The perjuries spoken of are alleged to have been committed in the examination before United States Commissioner Hough- ton, in this city, in October, 1890. A dozen witnesses testified in favor of the fraudu- lent claimants to some 13,000,000 acres of land in this State. The history of the litigation and the at- tending conspiracy is an interesting one. In October, 1892, James Addison Peralta. Reavis and Loreto Micaria de Peralta- Reavis, his wife, sued in the Court of Pri- vate Land Claims for confirmation of a grant alleged to have been made by Spain in 1758 to one Miguel Peralta, baron of Arizona, knight of the Colorados and grandee of Spain, covering 12,740,000 acres of land in Arizona and New Mexico. This claim included the sites on which the city of Pheenix and other large places in Ari- zona now stand. The title to the land had pronounced genuine. As a result many personsand a few corporations acquired interests in the Territory claimed as pur- chasers from the plaintiffs. It was alleged that the original grant had been recommended by Phillip V of Spain in 1744 and by Ferdinand VI in 1748; that it had been actually allowed by the Viceroy of New Spain in 1748 and rati- fied some time later; but the Federal authorities made a thorough investigation of the claim, and the result was the un- earthing of a great mass of fraud. From a search of the archives of Spain and Mexico it was found that the instruments of which the copies were correct and duly authenti- cated were cleverly foreed on genuine ancient parchments, from which other writings had been skilltully erased and placed among the records attending the administration of Government affairs in California and adjacent territory during the period of Spanish dominion. P A A A A A A A A A A e Sacks and Frocks in the very latest and most ap- proved patterns and styles. Some of our choicest gar- ments picked out for this especial occasion and marked at these remarkable prices, NEW TO-DAY. N e A A A A 4th of July IS CLOSE BY. HOW ABOUT THESE PRICES As exploding the ordinary charges of retail clothiers? When we start in to quote prices they are always skyrockets as compared to the pinwheels of our competitors. Look at these figures as an example : MEN'S DRESS SUITS, Latest style, cut and pattern, that we were selling a few days ago at $15, $18 and $20, At Our Alteration Sale Prices, 8 45 $.|u 85 $1 2 45 foe vt ) RN (TG Rt TN H. Summerfield & 922:930 MARKET STREET. Co.,