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4 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 1896. HOLD-UP NERR NEVADA CITY, Travelers on the San Juan Road Forced to Pay Tolls. ROBBED IN DAYLIGHT. An Unmasked Bandit Demands Contributions From All Who Pass. ONE VICTIM A DETECTIVE. Hawkshaw Gibson of San Francisco Adds to the Road Agent's Exchequer. NEVADA, Car., July 14.—A single road agent, unmasked and under the light of a middsy sun, collected -toll from travelers | along the North San Juan road this fore- .noon. Of the half-dozen men halted by this remarkably bold outlaw, two con- tributed goodly sums to his exchequer. | After having compelled the payment of | inveluntary subscriptions sufficient to pro- vide for him the necessaries of life for some time to come, he withdrew from the scene, and the Nevada City constabulary has searched for him in vain. Detective Thomas B. Gibson and Charles Sladky, of San Francisco, were returning to this city from North San Juan. They were halted by the highwayman when within three miles of town, at 10 o'clock in the morning. Tne robber was not masked and the men in the buzgy were greatly surprised when he covered them with a Winchester rifle and ordered Gibson to throw up his hands. Gibson said he could not, as his horses would run away. Sladky was then ordered to throw up his hands, but made some excuse. He was next told to stand up and throw “out his money. This demand he obeyed, and | tossed into the road about $70. Gibson | was commanded to pass out his money, but told the robber he had none. With an oath, the road agent again ordered him to | empty his pockets. and Gibson then tossed | out about $25 in coin. The robber wanted a fine gold watch and i chain that Sladky carried, but Gibson ar- | gued with him, explaining that if he took the watch it would be the means of his be- ing captured. He told the road agent he ought to be satisfied with having been given all their money. At this moment | another carriage came into sight and Gib- son and his friend were told to drive on. In the secona vehicle were Robert Latta, a liveryman, and P. G. Peters, a painter, both from this city. They were stopped and compelled to turn their pockets inside out, but having no money were or- dered to drive out of sight as fast as pos- sible. John Moulton, who was on horseback with §100 on bis person, two women in a carriageand 8 man in a cart would doubt- less bave been robbed had they not been warned by those aiready held no. Sheriff Douglass and Deputy Pascoe, who started for the scene as soon as noti- fied of the robberies, returned at 6 o’clock this evening. They had found no trace of the bold highwayman, of whom they have a good description. The fellow was mod- estly but not meanly dressed, small of stature with a sandy mustache and a week’s growth of beard. MILL VALLEY'S CARNIVAL. Red Fire Burned on Tamalpais Peak Will Give it the Grandeur of a Volcano. MILL VALLEY, Cal, July 14—The summit of Mount Tamalpais will belch forth in eruption Wednesday night, for the committee in charge of the ‘‘Night in Mill Valley” celebration, given for the benefit of the Mill Valley Country Club, bas made arrangements to burn red fire from the mountain top at precisely 9 o’clock. This illumination of the rugged peaks of Tamalpeis will be clearly visible to the people of San Francisco and cities bordering on the bay. The gentlemen in charge of the illumination on Wednesday night are T. H. Reynolds, H.-I. Graham and J. J. Cullen. The red fire will be taken to the summit on horseback, and from prominent points lighted, so as to make the mountain appear as if in volcanic eruption. As the night draws near for Mill Valley's great entertainment, it is seen that on every side a great amount of interest is being taken. It promisesto be the biggest celebration ever held in Marin County, and the decoration committee reports that every house in Mill Valley will ‘be elabo- r:“iy decorated on the 13th, the night of the fete. —— VANCOUFVER EXPERIMENT. Pacific Ocean Wa Halifax Oysters VANCOUVER, B. C., July. 14.—The Fisheries Department of the Federal Gov- ernment is trying an ioteresting experi- ment just now—the transplanting in Canadian Pacific waters of Halifax oysters and lobsters. There arrived from the East this week by special freight a large consignment of young oysters and lobsters, Four hundred of the lobsters were killed by the jolting of the carsout of 600 sent. Several million of lobster eggs shipped at the same time came through in good condi- tion. Eight barrels of oysters arrived all alive and in good condition. A lot of black bass was also sent out for the Fraser River. On arrival here the entire consignment was taken several miles up the coast by steamer to insure them a home in abso- lutely salt water. They will be imprisoned for a time before systematic distribution along the coast of Vancouver Island and mainland begins. Thisis simply an ex- periment—an attempt to - ascertain weather Pacific waters will nourish the del icious bivalves or lobstersiof Nova Scotia as well as the salt water of the Atlantic. If the e: iment is successful many carloads will be shipped. et MADERA’S ASSESSOR DEFEATED, County Supervisors Decide in “King’ Henry Miller's Favor. MADERA, CaL., July 14.—The Board of Supervisors to-day, sitting as a Board of Equalization, canceled the arbitrary as- sessment that was made against the prop- erty of Henry Miller, situated in this county, for the present year and ordered a new assessment to be made by the County Assessor. The arbil assessment was made because, the Assessor claimed, the statement that had been made by Miller as to his personal property contained in this county on the first Monday in March was not correct, and he therefore the assessment to eight times its real value. Miller filed a complaint before the Board of Equalization, asking that the assessment be thrown out, on the ground that it was not made in pursuance to the law, and after argument by attorneys for both sides for the last three days the board canceled the assessment. SR i SCORED BY A PORTLAND JUDGE. Treasury Agent - Chappelle Rebuked for Alleged Misuse of His Authority. PORTLAND, Or., July 14.—At the con- clusion of the trial this morning in the United States court of Joseph Dolan, ar: rested by Treasury Agent Chappelle for eonspiring in the admission of Chinese, Judge Bellinger said: “It may seem strange that I did not pay more attention to the instructions re- quested by the attorney for tne defense, asking that the jury be told to rendera verdict of not guilty without leaving their seats, but I abstained simply because I wished to see what credit they would place on such testimony as these two uncorrob- orated, seli-confessed perjurers, Ritter and Lindley, had given. “I wish to state, however, that should the jury bring in a verdict of conviction against the defendant Dolan, which there is little probability of their deing, I will immediately set it aside and discharge the defendant; and were any argument made against such decision I would immediately find the officer of this court making such argument guilty of contempt. This cause shou!d never have been brought and the time of this court and jury, aside from the useless expense to the Government in- curred in the trial, been taken up. *I am disgusted that men of intelli- gence,’”’ and here a glance was shot at the Treasury Agent, “should have misused their authority, even though it be but tem- porary.” ‘With this the indignant Judge, without even so much as & dismissal of the stand- ing men, swung his chair around and with set face walked intc his chambers. Law- yers of a guarter-century practice, who were in the courtroom, state that never in their experience have they heard such an arraignment from the bench of the prosecution, and particularly in a Govern- ment case. If Judee Bellinger’s face was white with indignation, that of Chappelle was pale with rage and chagrin. SAN JOSES CELEBRATION Swiss Residents Join With the French in Commemorating the Bastile’s Fall. Literary Exercises, Athletic Sporis and a Dance Supply Amuse- ment for Crowds. SAN JOSE, CaL., July 14.—The exercises at the Carnival Pavilion to-day in com- memoration of the fall of the Bastile were 1argely attended by the French and Swiss residents of Santa Clara County. The in- terior of the pavilion was profusely dec- orated with Swiss and French flags. The celebration this year was more extensive and imposing than on previous years ana was more largely attended. At sunrise this morning a salute of twenty-one guns was fired. At 10 o’clock dancing began in the pavilion and continued until noon. This afternocon there were literary exer- cises in the pavilion, followed by dancing. Athletic sports of all kinds and bicycle races were held in Bicycle Park. This evening there was a grand ball, which was largely attended. A tombola of fifty prizes was a feature of the event. Those in charge of the celebration were: L. Aabert, gresidem; Henry Portier, vice- president; P. M. A. Portal, secretary, and P. Minjoulet, treasurer; committee of ar- rangements — Julian Hermelin, Henry Jeantrout, Joseph Bayle, L. Gairaud and L. H. Reynaud. —— Large Shipments of Wines. SAN JOSE, Cav., July 14.—The ship- ment of Santa Clara County wine to San Francisco and Eastern points has been very large during the past week, and wil] be even greater for several weeks to come, as orders have been received for large quantities as soon as 1t can be prepared ior the market. Buyers are offering prices much in advance of those previously offered, and the indications are that these will go even a few points higher. During the past week 222,140 pounds went for- ward. The prospects for this year's vint- age are excellent, and the wine producers are satisfied with the outiook. ST For a New High School. SAN JOSE, CAL, July 14.—A resolution calling for plans for a $75,000 high-schoot building, and pubiic-library building to cost $25,000, was introduced in the Com-, mon Council last night and laid over for one week. Itis Proposed to accept plans from local architects only, and to offer first, second and third prizes for plans for each building. Tner zes are to be $150, $75 and $50 respectively for the bigh-school building plans, and $60, $40 and $25 for the public-library plans. e 0dd Fellows Install Officers. SAN JOSE, CaLn, July 14.—Allemania Lodge, I. 0. O. F., hasinstalled the fol- lowing officers: Fritz Hauss, Weber, V. G.: C. Curdss, Alt- mann, P. 8.; William Althaus, treasurer; J. Mattenberger, warden; G. Bohland, conductor; P. Doerr, R. S. N. G.; Gustave Nelson, L. 8. N. G.; J. Schlenber, R. S. Y62 ¥ Henning, L. 8. V. G.; G. Schulz, R. 8. 8,; F. Haub, L. 8. 8. e e SANTA ROSA BEQUESTS. The Late William Bihler's Will Filed for Probate. SANTA ROSA, Cav., July 14.—The last will and testament of the iate William Binler was filed for probate to-day by Christian Stengel, the executor. The value of the property is as follows: Cash in bank, $735 55; home ranch of 400 acres in Sonoma County, $10,000; 11,000 acres in Solano County, $7000; lots in San Fran- cisco, §500; about 10,000 acres in_Mexico; bonds in the South Pacific Coast Railroad, $37.000; shares of stock in the Mexican Colorado River Land Company, value un- known; wine. cooperage, stock, imple- ments ard housebold furniture, $4300. The testator bequeaths to his sister, Glanagel Bihler, $13,000 worth of shares in the South Pacific Coast Railroad; to the children of his deceased sister, Elizabeth Kimmerling, the same; to the chiidren of his deceased sister, Barbara Stengel, the same; the Sonoma County property, to- §ether with all personal property, to Mrs. ‘auline Dunis. By the terms of the will Guelleno Andrade has the right, privile; and option of purchase cf shares in the Mexican Colorado River Land Company at 35 cents a share. To his nephew, Chris- tian Stengel, Bihler devises ail his Jands in the republic of Mexico. To his heirs, according to law, all the residue of the preperty is bequeathed. Sownie ' Will Camp at-Los Gatos. LOS GATOS, CaL., July 14.—Company B, Second Infantry Regiment, N. G. C., of San Francisco, is preparing to go into camp at Los Gatos for a week in August. A committee from the company was here vuunil{ making arrangements for the camp, which will probably be pitched n Shore’s grove. The Los Gatos Board of Trade has appointed R. E. Robertson, W. A. P""i'a" J. D. Beggs, I. E. Johns and G. H. Adams a committee to make ar- rangements and provide entertainment for the visiting company. DRIVEN FROM AVALON BEACH, Passengers on the Yacht Dawn Prevented From Landing. COMPELLED TO RETREAT. Deputies and Employes of the Banning Company Hold the Shore. TWO HOURS OF QUARRELING. The Invaders Refuse to Pay Tolls and Attempt to Pass the Guard. AVALON, Cataursa Ispaxp, July 14— “Repel invaders!” was the cry that echoed through Avalon streets this aiternoon when the yacht Dawna from Long Beach, with over thirty passengers on board, sailed into the bay, with all her canvas floating to the breeze, cast anchor and started ber rowboat ashore, manned by several men. The Long Beach mirister, the editor and the schoolmaster were on board. A company of deputies, headed by Messrs. Banning and Lowe and followed by a crowd of employes of the Banning Company, rushed to the point toward which the rowboat was headed, near the bathhouse. A great throng of men, women, children and dogs joined in the general rush on shore, and by the time the skiff’s keel grated on the pebbles a big re- ception committee was awaiting it. Before landing the spokesman of the party, Professor J. J. Morgan, principal of the Covina School, hailed out to know who was in authority. back, ‘‘Here!” and then the big pro- fessor sang out: “We are a party of tourists, and we want to come ashore for a couple of hours and look about.” Judge Banning replied that the com- pany did not deny their right to land to high-water mark, but they could not cross the strip of land between that and | the public highway, as it was private property, unless they paid the regular transportation fee to the Wilmington Transportation Company. There was a momentary consultation between the bel- ligerent-looking pedagogue and the editor of the Long Beach Eye—his right bower— and then tbe skiff was pusbed ashore and the party landed on the beach. The company of deputies closed in around them to prevent their goinz beyond high-water mark, and the coniro- versy, which lasted over two hours, began. Dogged constantly by the deputies and their assistants, the gang of trespassers paced up and down the pebbly beach, arguing the guestion. Signals between those on shore and the passengers on board the yacht were constantly inter- changed, and presently three other skiffs bearing passengers from the Dawn ap- proached the shore. The Banning Company, however, was prepared to cope with the number, for it seemed that nearly every one of the army of employes was on hand to lend assist- ance. Even the colored waiters and clerks from the Metropole were there, and a sin- Ele bellboy was left in the big bostelry to old it down while the entire island popu- lation flocked to the beach. At one time Professor Morgan attempted to crowa past the resisting crowd, but was promptly pushed back to high-water mark. For two hours the would-be visitors paced the pebbly beach of the hostile shore, and then they gave it up and, mut- tering vows of vengeance, departed to their yacht, hoisted their sails and sped away. The members of the party were Cap- tain 0. Howorth, commander of the yacht; F. H. Thatcher, E. E. Armour, M. M. Dewey, wife and son; Misses Ella Phillips, Leola Whitfield, Hattie Eiiot, Nellie Becket, Mrs. Whitfield ot Pomona; Rev. W. P. Howorth, Miss Lowe, Horace Overton, R. M. Lynn, M. A. Hall, Long Beach; James Shieids snd wife, 8. J. Mathes, Los Angeles; Professor J. J. Mor- g-n. wife and son, Covina; George F. lack, Santa Ana; Charles A. Garrett, the Misses Garrett, Des Moines, [owa.; Messrs, ‘Ward, Rogers and Jameson, boatmen. It is rumored this evening that another yacht, the Santa Barbara, which has been hovering about the island for several days, i-“lihkcly to attempt a landing during the night. THE MONTECITO CRIME. Oyrus Barnard’s Relatives Still Confi- dent That He Was Innocent. SANTA BARBARA, Car, July 14— Yesterday the little cabin occupied by Cyrus Barnard, the supposed murderer of Mrs. Richardson and her daughter, Ethel, was taken down. To-day a sensational rumor was current on the streets that under the floor a pit wad concealed, in which manv articles of significance were found, indicating that Barnard had been engaged in the petty robberies that have troubled SBanta Barbara for a year past, and had used this as a receptacle for booty. This tale is positively denied by Barnard’s stepfather, Peterson, and the Sherift, both declaring that not a particle of incriminat- ing evidence was anywhere found, and that the muengn beneath the hoase, which had merely been used for a wood box, had been thoroughly examined after the young man was killed. Peterson, a very earnest and conscien- tious man, has examined tbe bloody shirt found by Officer Storni and declares that he never saw one in any way resembling it n Barnard’s possession. He calls espe- cial attention to a long patch sewed witha man's awkward stitches on one sleeve, and asserts that Cyrus Barnard, unlike most bachelors, never mended his clothes, pre- ferring to either replace them or to les them hang in rags and tatters if he wat not in funds. Mrs. Peterson used often to take pity upon him and mend them, but this was all the attention they received. —_— ALASKA BOUNDARY DISPUTRE. Secretary Olney Sends a Commission North to Investignte, SEATTLE, Wasn, July 14—Gen- eral Duffield, chief of the Coast Geodetic Snrvey, arrived in the eity to-day from the National capital, leaving to-night on the Government survey vessel Patterson, Captamn E. K. Moore commanding, for Alaska. The object of his trip, which is made at the instance of Secretary of State Olney, is to gather information bearing the Alaskan boundary controversy. The repoit of the old Alaska boundary nolnm&om which went out of existence of December 31, is now in the poases- sion of Secretary Olney. It simply sup- plied evidence and made certain recom- mendations, and a new commission to de- termine the bou line between Alaska and the British s is soon to be appointed. The Patterson took the inside passage and General Duffield will go as far north as the mouth of the F. H. Lowe called | Yukon and possibly beyond. He will sail from Unalaska for San Francisco some time in October. SANTA CRUZ MYSTERY. Two Men Fail to Return for a Rig Lef 2 at a Feedyard. SANTA CRUZ, Cin, July 14—Santa Cruz has a mystery in the presence at Farnbam’s feedyard of a flea-bitten mare, & cart, a lady’s dark gray shawl and white fascinator, an old dinner-pail, stained with blackberries, and the end of the handle of a parasol, On July 4 two men drove into the feed- yard and engaged care for their mare and stabling place for the cart for the day and night. They were strangers to Mr. Farn- bam, though he gave particular notice to their appearance. One was about 30 years old and about 5 feet 8 inches in height, of heavy build and dark complexion. The other was of sandy complexion, about 25 years-old and 5 feet 6.inches tall. The men have not been heard from since, and Mr. Farnham would like pay for his feed and stable room, while the police would like to know if there is an: significance in the presence of the woman’s shawl and fascinator, the parasol-handle and the berry-stained dinner pail. There Was nothine suspicious in the men’s com- ing to a_ public feedyard, but their long absence is considered peculiar. - it thna Fresno Vil Refinery. FRESNO, Cir.. July 14.—A company of local capitalists, interested in the Coalinga Oil bistrict, have purchased land about a half mile north of this city, and work has been commenced on a refinery. Men are at work on the building, and much of the machinery and apparatus are now on the Ex;ound and more has been ordered. The ‘gest tanks are placed below ground as a precaution against fire. Itissaid that the plan is to pipe oil from Coalinga if the business proves profitable. This company has wells at Coalinga, WKEE VISITS SEATILE, General Harrison’s Som-in-Law Predicts Success for McKinley. Intimates That the Ex.President Will Take the Stump in His Own State: SEATTLE, Wasn., July 14.—Baby Me- Kee's father, J. R. McKee of New York, son-in-law of ex-President Harcison, is on a business visit to this city, having arrived to-day from Portland. He was joined here bv Judge Scott of Port Townsend, the ex- President’s brother-in-law. In response to a query as to what progress the free silver movement was making in New York State Mr. McKee said: ‘It bas been discovered in spots, but the | general opinion is that McKinley will win the State by a greater majority than was ever ziven a Presidential candidate before. “They have troubles of their own in In- diana,” Mr. McKee observed, on being asked 1f General Harrison would make a nvass in the interest of McKinnley, 'and if he takes the stump at all, I be- lieve it will be only in that State.” LI s RATES T0 MILWAUKEE. Transportation Arrangements for the Republican League Convention. LOS ANGELES, Cav., July 14.—Presi- dent Kinney of the California State Leagus of Republican Clubs has issued }th following with regard to transporta- tion arrangements to the National Con- vention of the Republican League at Mil- waukee, Wis., August 25-27, restated from ‘W. P. A, circalar No. 10: Rate—One lowest first-class regular (not tem- &onnly reduced) fare for the round trip to ilwaukee, Wis,, and return. Dates of Sale and Limits—Tickets may be sold from all points east of the eastern State | lines of Colorado and Wyoming, Augus: 23 and 24: also August 25 from points within 150 miles o! Milwaukee, with final return limit of August 29, 1896. From points westof the eastern State lines of Colorsdo and Wyoming tickets may be sold August 22 and 28, witn final return limit of An‘lul 31, 1896. All tickets may be limited to continuous ge in each direction, going passage to commence date of sale and return passage to commence date of axecution. Form of tickets—Ironclad signature and witness form of tickets requiring execution at Milwaukee to be used from and through Chi- eago, St. Louis, all Missouri River points s}ilnm City to Sioux City, inclusive), St. 'aul, Minneapolis and Duluth; tickets sold from intermediate stations in Eastern com- mittee territory may be of non-gignature form. |, Note—Iu this connection it should be noted that ruling has been made (as per Circular Letter 469) that it is not competent for an association line to make a lower rate to Mil- wankee and return for above occasion via Chicago_and boat lines than one first-class lar fare for the round "\17? via the shortest rail live from any point within association territory. A. W. KINNEY, President California State League of Repub- lican Clubs, CAMPAIGN MANAGERS NAMED, Twenty Democrats Placed on the State Central Commiltee. STOCKTON, Cav., July 14.—Frank H. Gould, chairman of the State Central Com- mittee, by virjue of the power vested in him at the last Democratic State Conven- tion, has appointed the following twenty gentlemen members of the new State Cen- tral Committee: Gavin McNab, San Fran- cisco; James D. Phelan, San Francisco; A. A. Watkins, San Francisco; Eugene Deuprey, San Francisco; W. P. Sullivan, San Francisco; Max Popper, San Fran- cisco; Marion Biggs Jr., San Fran- cisco; Thomas Garrard, Angels; A. B. Paris, S8an Bernardino; Harry Patton, Los Angeles: J. K. Mahan, Sutter; John P. Haynes, Eureka; Dr. . F. Nut: ting, Yreka; W. W. Foote, Oskland; R. M. Fitzgerald, Oakland; Isidore Alex- ander, Sacramento; D. A. Ostrom, Yuba County; Jobn Markley, Solano County; Fred Cox, Sacramento; J. A. Shepherd, Lathrop. Chairman Goula has called a moeting of the new State Central Committee for Saturday, July 18, at 2 o'clock, at the California Hotel, San fl‘mm:lmi and ex- presses the hope that there be a full attendance of ommiltee, e Santa dna Votes Against Bonds. SANTA ANA, Cav., July 14.—The pro- posed issue of $28,000 bonds for a munici- pal lighting plant was defeated at a special election here to-day. The total vote cast was 686. For the bonds, 376; against the bonds, 310. Two-thirds were necessary to carry. The principal opposition came from the company now lighting the city, wbich kept men and teams going all day. Practicaliy no work was done at the pofl- for the bonds. SR e Bryan, Not O'Bryan, WOODLAND, Cax., July 14.—Thomas M. Prior, a hardware-dealer of this city, is an old acquaintance of Judge Bry: father of William Jennings Bryan, the Democratic nominee for President. Mr. Prior knew the family well and he em- g:;tlally denies the stories published in Francisco papers last Sunday that the name was ever spelled O'Bryan. -— - JIncorporated at Placerville. PLACERVILLE, Car, July 14.—Arti- cles of incorporation have been filed with the County Clerk by the Salisbury Mining Company. There are 40,000 shares of stock, valued at §10 each. The subscribed capital is $300,150. The directors for the ensuin, are M. Salisbury, C. F. Irwin and G. M, Clark of Placerville and W. H. Crawford and A. W. Longley of Chicago. The latter two bave 15,000 shares each. THE WHITTIER INVESTIGATION. Mrs. Mitchell Reiterates the Accusations of Mis- management. OPPOSED BY TRUSTEES. She Declares That Obstacles Are Placed in the Way of the Committee, WILL PUSE THE INQUIRY. Determined to Right the Wrongs of Inmates of the State Reform School. LOS ANGELES, CaL., July 14—Mrs, Adma Mitchell, at whose request the in- vestigation of the management of the Whittier Reform School was ordered by Governor Budd, indig- nantly resents the statement of Trustee Patterson that the charges of brutality to inmates were grouncless and inspired by malice. *1 deprecate any publicity in this mat- ter for two reasons; first, the investiga- tion and taking of testimony is not yet complete, and second, because I have re- garded our duties as more or less con- fidential owing to -its relations to Gov- ernor Budd, who authorized the investiga- tion,” said the lady. “I would prefer not to talk about tne matter.” Mrs. Mitchell’s attention was called to a printed statement by Trustee Patterson, who was associated with her in this in- vestigation, which was in part as follows: I have a well-defined suspicion as to the origin of certain sensational reports relative to the Whittier'school. I have also an opinion ‘s to the motives of designing persons who for some weeks have been trying to impose these exaggerations upon the press. The grounds for these suspicions I do notcare to state at present. g In reply to this statement Mrs. Mitchell said: “1 would not at this time enter into the discussion of this matter at all but for this statement, which impugns the motives of the authors of this investigation of the institution. In order that this point may be made clear I want to say that I assume full responsibility for having instigated the investigation. When the attempted suicide of Rhoda Webb was reported to me from a responsible source I immedi- ately wired to Governor Budd as follows: Los ANGELES, Cal., June 30, 1896. To Governor James H. Budd, Stockton, Cal.: Just reported to me thata girl confined in a cell at Whittier attempted suicide by hanging Saturday, and nearly succeeded. In my opin- jon all due to incompetence and brutality of management. I have for months done every- thing possible to change these conditions, but have not been supported. I again appeal to you for assistance to reform these abuses of this repulsively mismanaged institution. I prefer the pressure for reforms in this institu- tion should come from you rather than the public press. ADINA MITCHELL, Trustee Whittier State School. ?“To this message the Governor replied as follows: SToCKTON, Cal., July 1. Adina Mitchell, Los Ange'es: Matter will be promptly investigated. Telegraph president of bosrd to call meeting for that purpose. Tmmediately report in writing to me all your charges against management of institution. JaMEs H. Bubp. “I knew,” said Mrs. Mitchell, “there was no use of applying to Trustee Patter- son for aid or comfort. He has refusea me too often. As for Trustee Mullen, he was unable to attend the business meet- ings on account of sickness. I was, there- fore, compelled to appeal to the Governor. Every possible obstacle has been placed in the way of the investigation by the man- agement, but the conviction that erying abuses exist in the institution and the knowledge that I am working in the cause of right, justice and humanity make me determined to pursue the investigation to the end, regardless of every opposition. Now that this matter bas been made pub- lic against my express wishes and garbled and unfair statements have been printed in the newspapers, I intend to see toit that the whole truth 1s brought to light. Itis a Btate institution, supported by the publie, and that public should know how it is conducted,” e e B A LONG BEACH CHAUTAUQUA. Professor Fillmore Lectures Enteriain- ingly on Indian Music. LOS ANGELES, CaAL, July 14.—There was a large attendance at the Chautauqua session at Long Beach to-day. Dr. A. J. Frost has charge of the Bible-reading, which opens in the morning and continues for several hours. < The most interesting part of the pro- gramme to-day was Professor John C. Fillmore's lecture on *Indian Music.”” In introducing the subject he said that only, within recent years had it been possi- ble to gain any information concerning folk songs of the North American aborig- ines. To Miss Alice C. Fietcher, an assist- ant of Professor Putnam in the Peabody Institate of Harvard University, was due the credit of being the one to throw the first light on the subject. An 1880 she visited the Omahas, and by her philanthropy and tact succeeded in gaining the confidence of the tribe to the extent that the Indians allowed her to at- tend their musical ceremonies and secure cogiu of over 1000 of their songs. Many of these songs were religious and were the staple of important ceremonies which were held sacred from the white men. One of these was the *“'sacred fellowship ipes,” a full chorus service, which lasted rrom four to five hours. fessor Fill- more also spoke of the music of ather American tril the Esquimaux, Van- couver lsland In Chinese and South Sea islanders. Professor Thomas T. Bailey lectured on “Pedagogy’’ and Miss Lelia Fetra was heard on “Music Sight-readine.” A con- cert was given this evening under the di- rection of Professor C. 8. Cornell. . e PERISH ON MOJAVE DESERT. Two Los Angeles Mine-Owners Succumbd to the Heat Near Goler. LOS ANGELES, Cavn., July 14.—News was received to-day of the death of a mine-owner named Northcutt and his partner on the Mojave Desert. Itappears that the pair were proceeding from Mojave to Goler when they were overcome by the heat on the d They managed to get to the shelter of a iree, where Nortncutt's com| Northeutt dragged him- self to @ railroad station, where he also died and his body was shipped to this city. 5 Northeutt’s attorneys here are Gordon & Conrey. They were seen to-day, but had no knowledge of the death of their client. It is reported that there have been six deaths from heat upon the desert within the lust few days. Northcutt’s mines were near Ogilby station. He left for that point last Wednesday. PACIFIC GROVE'S GUESTS. Recognition Day 0b: ed by the Chaw- tangua Assembly. PACIFIC GROVE, CAL., July 14.—This was recognition day in the Chautauquan assembly, and it has proved to be the most interesting so far since the assembly con- vened. At9o'clock the different classes ddjourned to their respective rooms and remained in session until 12 o’ciock. The class in dressmaking leads now, with a | membership of thirty. ‘The course will | consist of four lessons in cutting and fitting. | The forum hour was taken up by Mrs. C. A. Buckle of Oakland, who lectured on | “The Woman as I Have Found Her.” | Mrs. Buckle spoke on the different types | of the ‘“‘new woman.” She said the plat- | form speaker of old, who has been dis- | cussed so much, instead of being a mascu- line woman was a womanly woman. She enumerated the several types of women, but dwelt more particularly on the profes- sional woman, the co-eds, the society -woman and the working woman. In the afternoon the recognition day ex- ercises began with a procession of the Chautauqua members from their head- quarters to the assembly hall on Light- house avenue. The exercises opened with a cornet solo by Miss Shipley. The graduates were recognized. Mrs. Field read the class poem and Dr. McOlish ad- dressed ¢he class of '96. His subject was “Eulogy of Man.”” He reviewed all of man’s_great endowments—physical, men- tal and spiritaal. He preseuted the mem- bers of the graduating ciass with their diplomas, unfaherasong by Miss Mast Dr. Sinex pronounced the benediction. The class of '96 consisted of thirty mem- bers. Those receiving diplomas to-da; were: Miss Alice Griffen, Mrs. Mary E. Carroll, San Jose; Miss Marinda Norris, Miss Lotta Trepey, Mrs. Mary C. Allen, Mrs. George W. "Patterson, Centerville; Miss F. U.gBmwn, Miss Marv I Brown, Newark; Miss Mary E. Skinner, Auburn; Miss Emma J. Finley, Geyserville. Miss Grace Smith and Miss Doratha Smith of Oaklana were also present at to-day’s ex- ercises. Dr. Carlos Martyn of Chicago lectured on “The Devil in Politics’* to-night. LOS MGELES SENSATION. British Vice-Consul Mortimer Complains of an Insult on the Fourth. Three Policemen Suspended for Having Hauled Down an English Fiag. LOS ANGELES, CaL.,, July 14.—Some- thing of a sensation wss created here to- day when it was learned that her Majesty’s subject, British Vice-Consul Mortimer, had been insulted on Independence day by minions of the law and had com- plained bitterly of the insult, addressing a caustic letter to Mayor Rader on the subject. This epistle was considered by the Police Commissioners to-day. It was as follows: On the 4th instant, shortly before the pro- cession passed my office, three policemen, ac- companied by ten or twelve other persons, called at my office and requested me to haul down the British flag or to hoist the American flag with it. Upon my declining to do so, they intimated that they would haul it down, | stating that the procession would soon arrive, and that ii the flag was allowed to remain as it was there would be a riot. I warned them not to ao this, and they then said they would telephone to the. Chief of Police for instructions. Would you kinzly inform me whether these men were acting under instructions from the municipal authorities, and if they were not so acting what steps You propose taking in the matter? C. WHITE MORTIMER. Chief Glass said: “‘Gentlemen, just one word on this matter. Taese officers were | Messrs. McLean, Reynolds and Baker. It was the most fagrant display of ignorance T ever heard of. They acted entirely with- out authority from any superior.” “It won't do any harm to hear what they have to say for themselves,’ saii | Mr. Barham. Mayor Rader didn’t be- | lieve the men were actuated by any wrong f motives, but they were incited to act as they did by some over-impulsive patriots. 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