The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, August 7, 1896, Page 4

_ S e D BEFORE THE FEST AT SANTA CRUL Greatest Activity Prevails Among the Managing Committees. DECORATING = STREETS. San Francisco Naval Reserve Will Swell the Opening Procession. SPECIAL TRAINS OF TURNERS. An Incident That May Necessitate a Change in the River Fete Programme. BANTA CRUZ, Can., Aug. 6.—Permis- sion was this afternoon received from Lieutenant-Commander Turner of San Francisco by Lieutenant Morey for the Naval Reserve of the Fourth Gun Divi- sion, N. G. C., of this city, to take partin the Turnfest procession on Saturday night and to participate in the reception at the carnival pavilion. Wallace Rey- nolds Post, G, A. R., of this city will also march in the parade. The local Turn Verein and the Arion 8inging Society will of course constitute the principal body of the procession, headed by the Hastings band. Other fraternal and civic societies will be represented, as all within the city have been invited, but the names of those who will accept have not yet been declared to the executive committee. The procession will form at Turn Verein Hall at 8 o’clock and march to the Union depot in time to meet the visiting Turners, who will arrive in a special train at 8:30 o'ciock. The march up Pacific avenue to the lower plaza and return to the pavilion will be illuminated with 400 Japanese lan- terns and 400 Roman candles. It will be & grand march of welcome and a glorious inauguration of the grand celebration that is to occupy the city and delight the citizens for four nights and daysin a way that the Germans understand so thor- oughly. There may be some disappointment as to the river fete on Tuesday night, but the entertainment will proceed, even if it must be transferred to the bay. When the Car- nival Association concluded its recent at- tractive exhibition it was agreed to permit the Turnfest promoters to yse the arena and Queen’s throne. Now the owner of the land on which it stands says the throne must be removed by the 8th ‘inst., or the Tarners must pay for it. The Tarners will decide the matter in execu- tive session, but they will not disappoint the spectators, even it themselves put to inconvenience. BANTA CRUZ'S COURTBOUSE. The New Structwre Is Nearly Ready for Occupancy. SANTA CRUZ, Car., Aug. 6.—The con- struction of the new courthouse has pro- gressed to that point which will enable he building to be ready ior occupancy by the time the furniture shall be completed and shipped. The Board of Supervisors, after several sittings to-day, completed the estimates and awarded the contracts. The wood furniture will be furnished by the C. F. Weber Company of San Fran- cisco, represented at the meetings of the goud by T. M. Humphrey, the vice-presi- ent. The bill will come within $3500, and while the furnishings will not be extensive they will be of the best quality and so con- structed that additions may be made at any time without marring the design or character of them. Charles Finch of the Fenton Metallic Manufacturing Company, Jamestown, N. Y., secured the contract for the metallic furnishings at $1100, The Board of Supervisors has exhibited a commendable spirit of economy in the matter and still has not omitted any neces- sary article of furniture. The 1897 tax levy for this purpose and building construction has not been exceeded, and the new court- house when completed will be within and without a credit to the board and an orna- ment to the city, notwithstanding the many serious delays that have occurred during the construction before Thomas Beck was made supervising architect. SAN DIEED INTERESTED Leading Officials of the New Japanese Steamship Line Entertained. Business Men Anxious That the Port Be Chosen as the American Terminus. SAN DIEGO, CaL., Aug. 6.—President Boichiro Asano of the Toyo Kisen Kaisha Bteamship Company, with H. Tamiaka and H. Okawa, arrived at 1:30 to-day from Los Angeles, and was met by a large num- ber of representative citizens at the depot. Mr. Asano and party were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Buter of Osaka, Japan; James R. Morse, president of the American Trading Company of Yoko- hama, and the following committee of Los Angeles business men whoare anxious that San Diego b2 chosen as the American terminus of the new steamship line: Gen- eral Charles Forman, Major E. F. C. Klok- kee, J. R. Newberry, H. Jevne, ¥. W. King, 8. B. Lewis, Frank Simpson and Mayor Rader. A committee of San Diego business men also came down from Los Angeles with the Japanese, consisting of John C. Fisher, Collecter of the Port; Philip Morse, presi- dent of the Chamber of Commerce; C. T. Hinde, representing Spreckels Bros. Com- Y-ny; George H. Ballou, importer of teas; . E. O'Brien, Hotel Brewster, and H. F. Norcross, representing the Coronado Beach Company. _The party were taken at once in edr- riages to Hotel Del Coronado for lunch and at 8 o’clock a special train over the Coronado belt line took them around the bay and thron;b the orange and lemon groves, Chula Vista, South San Diego and other points, arriving in the city early in theevening. To-night at the Hotel Del Coronado the Japanese will meet the business men in a conference relating to the terminus of the steamship line, at which General Manager ‘Wade of the Southern California road will also be present, besides John D. Spreckels of San Francisco and E. 8. Babcock of Coronado. To-morrow at 9:30 o’clock the party will be taken over the bay in a steamer furnished by the BSpreckels Brothers Commercial Company, — SECRETARY SMITH REVERSED. Decision Involving Title to a Large Tract of Valuable Timber Land in West- ern Washington. SEATTLE, Wass., Aug. 6.—In anac- tion in which General Russell A. Alger, the Michigan statesman, and R. K. Haw- ley are plaintiffs, L. E. Diller of this city being defendant, Federal Judge Hanford to-day rendered a decision reversing Sec- retary of the Interior Hoke Smith, and giving General Alger and his associate title to a vast tract of valuable timber land in Western Washington. The land was entered under an act proviaing for the sale of lands chiefly valuable for timber and sione. Complainants purchased the same several years after entry. After an order of suspension and an investigation, Secretary Smith, in a decision in which he intimated that gross fraud had been practiced, directed that the entry be can- celed and a patent issded to Defendant Diller. Judge Hanford, in a written opin- ion, in part, says: “I hold that the case in the land depart- ment, after entry had been suspended, should have been adjudicated by a board composed of the Attorney-General, Sec- retary of the Interior and Commissioner- General of the Land Office, and that the Secretary of the Interior, without deter- mination of the board, could not lawfully cancel the entry.” » LA SAN LUIS SMASH-UP. Freight Train Runs Into an Exira, but No One Is Injured. SAN LUIS OBiSPO, Car., Aug. 6.—This evening on the arrival of the freight from Santa Maria, on the Pacific Coast Railway, an extra train of empty cars was standing on the main track at the depotin this city. The freight ran into the extra, completely demolishing two cars and derailing four more. The freight locomotive left the track and it will take the balance of the night to clear the road. The collision could not well be averted, as the freight came round a curve near the depotand the engineer was unaware of the extra being on kis trac) SAN JOSE'S AILING KINE Slaughter of Consumptive Cows Being Pushed by Inspector Spencer. Twenty-One Have Already Been Killed and 131 Head Are Awaiting Their Doom SAN JOSE, CAL., Aug. 6.—The slaughter of diseased cattle is being rapidly pushed by Veterinary Inspector Spencer, and during the past week twentv-one head of tuberculosis cows have been killed. Dr. Spencer has four men engaged in inspect- mg cattle and there are now 131 head ready to be killed. After the cattle are killed the meat is cut into strips and steamed for ten hours so as to kill all germs. The slaughter-house, located on Coyote Creek, at the foot of Taylor street, is being fitted up with a new boiler and other appliances for better handling the carcasses of diseased cattle. At the solicitation of the Santa Clara County Poultry and Kennel Association, Dr. Spencer has appointed a deputy to in- spect the dogs and poultry of the county. —_— - DEATH OF AN ESTIMABLE LADY. Mrs. Nancy A. Black Passes Away at the Age of Four Score. BAN JOSE, Oar., Aug.6.—Mrs. Nancy A. Black, a well-known resident of this city, died this morning at the residence of her son, Attorney J. C. Black. She wasa native of Pennsylvania, aged 80 years. She had been a resident of San Jose since 1874, The deceased was prominent in chureh affairs, and haa been a member of the United Presbyterian Church for sixty- three years. Her husband, who survives her, 1s 88 years old, and has been an elder in the same church for sixty-four years. Ten sons survive her, among whom are J. C. Black of thiscity, A. P. Black, an at- torney in San_Francisco, and D. A. Black of Calaveras County. The Rhinehart Will Contest. SAN JOSE, OaL., Aug. 6.—The contest of the will of William Rhinehart was re- sumed before Judge Reynolds this morn- ing. The contestants rested their case at noon. A motion for a non-suit by pro- ponent’s attorneys on the ground ttat the contestants had not made out a case suffi- ciently strong as to unsoundness of mind and undue influence to go before a jury was denied. This afternoon the propo- nents began introducing their testimony. panhEle s Charged With Felony- Embezslement. SAN JOSE, CaL., Aug. 6.—John Perez, a fishdealer, this morning swore to a com- plaint charging Clifford Smith with felony- embezzlement. Smith had been in Perez’s employ for some time, and on Tuesday he stacted for Mission Bar Jose with a{o d of fish. 8ince then nothing has been heard of Smith. He is charged with em- h‘ezzling the wagon and team and the load of fish. ERSERE A, Thomas Hambly Sues for Divorece. SAN JOSE, CaL., Aug. 6.—Thomas W. Hambly has begun suit against Kittie D. Hambly for divorce. The ground is deser- tion, The Hamblys were married in this city ten years ago, but a year and a half later the wife deserted her'husband. They have one oliild. Hsmhl'y‘ianow employed as an engineer in Santa Oruz and Mrs. Hambly is working in a fruitstore in this city. PO oA Company B Going Into Camp. SAN JOSE, CaL., Aug. 6.—Company B, First Regiment, N, G. C., of S8an Fran- cisco, will go into camp at Los Gatos for a week on August 16. The citizens of the }flaca are making extensive arrangements or the entertainment of the visitors. —_— Prejudice Is Charged. FRESNO, OarL, Aug. 6.—It has been learned to-day that two of the jurors who awarded D. Dismnkes $3500 for his prop- erty on Q street, on the site of the Valley road depot, which amount is generally considered = $1000 in excess of the actual worth of the property, are willing to make affidavit that the ver- dict was arrived at by prejudice. They voted for $3500 to prevent the ot:er jurors from raising the valustion to $4500. The railroad campany’s attorneys will move for a new trial, and if they fail in this will appeal the case. 2 L SO AEG Fresno to Build an Orphanage. FRESNO, CaAL., Aug. 6.—The Board of Supervisors to-day decided to build a county orphanage on the Poor Farm, one mile from the city, to cost not less than $8000. The ladies of Fresno are caring for orphaus, and it was upon their request that the county furnish them with a build- ini that the board took this step to-day. It is proposed to construct the building of brick, and large enough to accommodate & hundred.inmates. s il Recovering From Effects of Laudanum. BANTA BARBARA, Oan, Aug. 6.— Charles D, Crowell, who was believed to be dying yesterday from an overdose of laudanum, was finally efforts of physicians and will recover. Whether the dose was taken with suicidal intent cannot be ascertained. restored by the | him, WOMANS RGHTS UP AT PORTLAND A Wronged Wife Soundly Whips Her Worthless Husband. LIVELY STREET SCENE. Caused by the Fellow Appropri- ating $200 Sent by His Brother-in-Law FOR HIS FAMILY'S SUPPORT. Heartlessness That Was in a Measure Punished by the Infuriated Woman. PORTLAND, Og., Aug. 6.—An exciting scene, constituting a footrace between a man and his wife, attracted several hun- dred spectators to the vicinity of Couch and Sixth streets this afterncon. The man was Peter Bromley, well known in street-railway circles here, but who has of late been neglecting his family. On Mon- day last Bromley received a letter from his wife’s brother in St. Louis, inclosing $200 tor his sister. This he proceeded to spend. Last night Mrs, Bromley learned of the remittance and its fate, and this morning started out to square matters with her recreant spouse. She sighted him on Burnside street, near Fourth, and almost at the same moment Bromley’s gaze caught the woman. He at once broke into a run, she following suit and screeching to him to stop. Up Burnside street to Sixth the pair went, the woman, spurred on by the bitterness of her feel- ings, gaining. Turning into Sixth street she was but a few feet behind, and by the time Couch street was reached had caught up with the fleeing man. Whack! and down came the woman's umbrella on the fellow’s head. “You wretch (whack), you’ll steal my money, will you?” (Whack.) At the last blow the umbrella broke short off, but the maddened woman was not through, for seizing the cringing coward by the nape of the neck she pro- ceeded to pummel him in the face with her clenched fist. She was at last forced to cease through sheer lack of breath, and the man break- ing away made good his escape. Woman- like, Mrs. Bromley sat down on a neigh- boring doorstep and burst into a flood of tears, which ceasing she told of her hus- band’s neglect. LOS ANGELES REFORMERS Plan for a Lively Campaign in the Interest of Good Government. An Independent Ticket, Composed of Solid Citizens, Will Be Placed in the Field. Sour BRoADWAY, Los AxcELEs, Cal.,, Aug. 6. The advocates of better municipal gov- ernment are in earnest and to-night they adopted plans for the approaching cam- paign and determined on an aggressive fight. This means that an independent ticket will be placed in the field and the fight made largely on the personal quali- fications of the various candidates. In- deed, political affiliations of candidates are disregarded by the better-government promoters, for they exact such a pledge from the members. A meeting was held to-night when the report of the committee on organization was heard. The name of ‘“League for Better City Government” was adopted. The usual provision was made regarding committees. The primary objects of the movement is to secure a cheaper adminis- tration of municipal government, and to adopt a civil service system as far as pos- sible among the city employes. Unless the league numbers too many members the candidates will be selected at a general convention, but should the organization be too large they will be chosen by dele- gates. The members of the league residing in any ward shall constitute a Better Govern- ment Club. An amendment to this section of the report provided that these clubs shall suggest the names of the candidates for Aldermen and members of the Board of Education, but that all nominations shall be made by the Central League. . The following officers were elected: Pres- ident, 5. B. Lewis: first vice-president, M. L. Graff; second _vice-president, Octavus Morsgnn; third vice-president, :Indgo A, M. Stephens; treasurer, M. H. Newmark; secretary, C. 8. Walton. A Central Com- mittee will be appointed on the return of President Lewis From San Diego. Los Anu;ul OFFICE OF THE C'Au.,} PR e L THE YNDART-CORONEL CASE. Courtroom Crowded With Lawyers, Wit- nesses and Spectators. LOS ANGELES, CAn, Aug. 6.—Judge Shaw’s courtroom, where -the Yndart- Toronel case 1s on trial, has been crowded all day with lawyers, witnesses and spec- tators in expectation of hearing the sen- eations which this action promises to turn loose. Francisco ‘Yndart was called early as a witness in his own behalf. He is 43 years' of age, and presented an unconsciously vathetic appearance. He is a musician of rare attainments and has a refined and delicate temperament. 1t had been stated in the com plaint that he was mentally incompetent, and the de- fense called him for examination as to that claim, He said he bad been brought nF to have the most implicit confidence in bis uncle, regarding him as a father al- most. The plaintiff had an unfortunate murhg, and his uncle advised him to’ £0 to Beattle and get away from his wife, which he did, Out of his northern ex- perience arose a feeling against his uncle, whom, he says, left him to starve when he was- sick. Thereafter, when he reached ll:?::" :_a ‘?fi‘:gh: “t.h:‘ first n:lu“ against , Whic! un terward persus him to dismiss. : £ The papers in the divorce suit between the witness and his wife were introduced by Senator Whit& and the witness identi- fied the verification of the complaint by | self. In response to questions by the court it was stated that this line of testi- mony was being introduced to show that | the acts of the witness were those of a|day. - Unsettled Condition of the Country rational person and not those of an in- competent, as had been contended by the plaintiff. No guardian wae asked for in the divorce proceedings. 2 One of the incideats of the trial to-day was the attempt of the defense to strike out a deposition by Mrs. Garfias who, it 15 claimed, had the alleged trust deed in her possession for many years, it baving been placed in her care by Francisco’s mother before she aied. The defense claims that Mrs. Garfias is in hiding and that the plaintiff does not dare to produce her, and that Depuaty Sheriff Martin Aguirre has been endeavoring to find the old lady, but as yet without success. The defense has prepared thoroughly to attack t'e zen- uineness of the trust deed and will begin the introduction of testimony to-morrow morning. g INCENDIARISM AT GARVANEZA, 4n Early Morning Fire That Nearly Bwept the Town. LOBS ANGELES, Cax., Aug. 6.—The sub- urban town of Garvanza, midway between this city and Pasadena, came near being wiped out of existence early this forenoon by fire. As it is, several thousand dollars’ worth of property was consumed in a few minutes. The circumstances connected with the fire point strongly to incen- diariym, - Three houses on Emerald street were totally destroyed. They were two two-story houses and one cottage, the last one owned by Robert Veach of this city. The other houses have been unoccupied for some time past with ihe exception of that of the watchman for the place. his morning, shortly after 5 o’clock, flames were seen coming from & room on the upper story of the house. The alarm Wwas soon given, and the watchman in ihe other house succeeded in saving his effects. The tire spread rapidly, and soon the other two-story house snd cottage were afire. There were no facilities at hand with which to extinguish the flames, and the residents had to content themselves in saving the furniture of the cottage. The losson the two buildings is about $5000 and on the cottage probably $8000. So far asknown no one ‘was in the house where the fire started. ———e— BEN MINGS ACQUITTED. Detectives Fail to Conneot Him With the Hayes Murder. LOS ANGELES, CaL, Aug. 6.—The Hawkshaws who had charge of the case against George and Ben Mings, accused of the murder of Postmaster Jack Hayes of Puente in April last, have fallen down completely. The trial of the elder brother, Ben, was concluded in Judge Smith's court here to-day and he was promptly acquitted. Before the trial be- gan ~ the detectives claimed to have enough reliable testimony to send half a dozen men to the State prison. The verdict was owing to the fact that the prosecution’s witnesses could not pro- duce sufficient evidence to connect Ben with the murder. Whai lietle evidence there was submitted.was quickly exploded by the attorneys for the defendant. The defense asked to be excused from mnkh;g an argument 1n the case and re- quested the Judge to charge the jury, which he did. In his charge he advised the jury to find the defendant rot guilty, from the fact that there was no evidence against him. The trialof George Mings, brother of Ben, charged aiso with murder- ing Hayes, is set for to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock. It is now caid that there is sufficient evidence to connect George with the crime. — e MERCHANTS PROTEST. Object to the Proposed Sunday-Closing Ordinaner. LOS ANGELES, Car., Aug. 6.—The fol- lowing somewhat remarkable petition was filed with the City Clerk yesterday, it having the signatures of about 500 busi- ness men of this city: To the Honorable City Council:. We, the under- signed-merchants of the city of. Lot Angeles, hereby. protest elrnaltlz and . tiull against the proposed ordinance which will require us to close our ces of business on Sunday of each week. Our business is legiti- mate and we pay 1o the city a handsome reve- nue for the pnvflege of conducting the same. 1ts pursuit seven days in the week can in no possible way affect the morality of our citi- zens. The passage of such an ordinance at this time will result in serious lcss and injury to us. It will force many of us out of busi- ness, and the eity in common with us will suffer injury. - We protest against such mani- fest injustioce. In the afternoon the committes on pub- lic morals held a meeting and discussed the ordinance. Several persons addressed the comimittee representing opposite sides of the controversy. No action was taken by the committee. —_—— CORONER’S INQUEST. W. 8. Marsh, a Rancher, Accidentally 4 Shoots Himself. LOS ANGELES, CAL., Aug. 6.—Coroner Campbell this morning held an inquest over the remains of W. S.' Marsh, a rancher living near La Canyada, this county, who died yesteraay afternoon from the effects of a buckshot wound acci- dentallz inflicted. Marsh was driving along the road near his home last Sunday inacart. He had a double-barreled shot- gun in the bottom of the cart, which was in some manner discharged. Both loads struck him in the left shoulder. Marsh was comfiyed to his home and a physician called. ¢ died yesterday afternoon. A verdict in accordance with the facts was rendered. TRIED TO WAECK A TRAIN Miraculous Escape of the East- bound Passenger Near Reno, Nev. Going at Full Speed It Runs Into a Large Wheel Placed on the Track. SUMMIT, CAL., Aug. 6.—Word has been received here that an attempt was made this evening to wreck eastbound passenger train 1at a lonely siding near Reno, Nev. A large wheel was placed on the track, The train struck it while running st full speed, and it is considered miraculous that the entire train was not thrown from the track. The only damage donc was the breaking of an airpipe on the baggage- ¢éar. Railroad officials say that the wheel resembles {hase used on combined har- vesters and, further, state that wheels of a like nature are foreign to railroads. Rail- road officers on both sides have been noti- fied, and the matter will be thoroughly investigated. SCOTIA’S BUSIN DEPRESSION, Closing the Lumber Camps. BCOTIA, OaL,, Aug. 6.—The low tariff and free trade policy of the Wilson bill and the silver agitation causes a depres- sion of business and idleness of working- men in the great lumber region of the foremost redwood maxufacturing com- pany in the State of California. The Pacific Lumber Company at Scotia, Hum- boldt County, Cal., has spent upward of half & million preparatory to manufacturing, and has erected the largest and most com- ‘plete’ redwood mill in- the world, costing about.a quarter of 8 million. This com- t):nl%fls mnll‘in ‘og giving mpltx:ngn men, but they are now clos down thelrnl'a caymp on account ofi the unsettled state of our financial agita- tion. The 1, which has a capacity of 8t least 200,000 feet, owing to the present outl will in - probability not be | operated to m.i«“.uf':i over io.wow ~ Cator, for Uhited States Senator, is work- ing up the schems POLITICS N THE - GOLDEN STATE, Enthusiasm in McKinley’s Cause Shown Every- where. ASTORIA DENTIST'S BLUFF. Made Pretense of Drowning Himself; . and Nearly Succeeded. ASTORIA, Or., Aug. 6.—Dr. Howard, & prominent dentist of this city, had a dis- agreement to-night with his wife, and as a result announced his intention of commit- ting sunicide by drowning himself. Suiting the action to the word, the dentist sepa- rated from his better half on one of the rincipal streets and hasiened in the direc- on of the water front, His wife smilingly followed, the husband waving a good-by to her at frequent inter- vals until he reached the dock. Walking down a slip until the water reached his knees he looked around and once more bid good-by to his wife, who was on the dock above, smiling broadly and confident that nd’s threat was only a bluff. The ell had just been nttered when the dentist’s feet slipped from under him and he found himself in thirty feet of water. He struggled with all his might to keep afloat, crying lustily for help and attracting a large crowd of people. He was, hlnfed out thoroughly soaked, but completely cured of the idea of seeking a Watery grave. —— e SALVATIONISTS TO THE RESCUE. DEMOCRACY DISRUPTED. Progress of the Bryanite Fac- tional Fight in Southern California. REPUBLICAN CLUBS FORMING Undertake the Reclamation of a Way- ward Saoramento Girl. SACRAMENTO, Can., Aug. 6.—Gracie Nelson, a pretty 15-year-old girl, who has been selling flowers on the streets in the past two years, and who some time ago was mixed up with the Milo J. Ayers scandal, was sent to the Salvation Army Rescue Home in Oakland to-day. Several days ago she was sentenced to fiva years in the reform school, but at the instance of the Salvation Army people the com- mitment was withheld, pending an effort to reclaim her at the Rescue Home. LLED BY AWFLL HENT Phenomenal Increase of Membership in the Protectionist Organiza- tions. LOS ANGELES, CaAL, Aug. 6.—This city being the home of the two Democratic aspirants for the Sixth Congressional Dis- trict nomination, who were tied at Ven- tura yesterday, the subject was rife on the streets here to-day. The feeling between the two factions of the party, heretofore anything but amicable, has been fanned into a white heat over this remarkable up- shot of the convention. The adroit coup of the Rase men in se- i curing an adjournment, is regarded as Unfortnnate Easterners Find very clever indeed. Patton’s un-Demo- No Relief From Extreme cratic plan of voting for himself is being L complained of severely. Humld“’- The record as it now stands is favorable to Rose, who is saying nota wora one way or the other. The claim of the Patton contingent that the railroad wants to nominate a dummy to be knocked down by McLachlan is given little credence by people who know the frank, candid, out- spoken grape-grower for the past twenty- five years. In the meantime H. C. Dillon is train- ing for the Populist nomination at San Luis Obispo on the 13th instant. The Populists are full of glee over the situa- tion and say they hope this Democratic tangle will parallel the famous Kilkenny cat-fight. dag il PASADENA REPUBLICANS. They dre Joining McKinley Clubs in Large Numbers. PASADENA, CAL.,, Aug. 6.—The mem- bership of the Pasadena McKinley Club, which was formed last week with 130 members, has swelled to 500. At a meet- ing held August 4 rolls were presented showing signatures of 487 electors pledged to work and vote for McKinley and Ho- bart, and there are lists yet to be heard from, so that 500 is .-a conservative esti- mate of membership. The colored Republicans of Pasadena have also organized and & McKinley marching club has been formed under the Eight People Die m St. Louis and Fatalities Reported in Other Places. 8T. LOUIS, Mo., Aug. 6.—An epidemic of smallpox could hardly be worse than the present hot weather. Last night all records were passed. At midnight, with the thermometer registering 81 deg., the streets and parks were full of people seek- ing fresh air. Not a breath of breeze was stirring. At midnight to-night the death- roll numbered eight and thirty-one pros- trations had been reported. The dead to-day are: Hugo Ludwig, Jobn Musser, paper-hanger; Lewis Fink, malster; Lewis Smith, collector; Charles Franke, editor; Charles Reiss, carpenter. Two unknown men are at the City Morgue. CHICAGO, ILr., Aug. 6.—Forty-seven cases of heat prostration and one death were reported yesterday, and the mercury reached a higher point than even on Tuesday, which up to that time held the record of the year. Surface thermometers at 6 ». M. recorded 102, Reports from cities and towns in Illi- nois, Indiana and Wisconsin show a tem- perature ranging from 93 to 102 degrees. LA GRANGE, Ixp., Aug.6.—The ex- FORCED TO LEAVE KODIAK, ALASKA, A Merchant’s Fight With the Commercial Company. . STORY OF COMPETITION, Employe of the Monopoly Killed as a Result of the Feud. ARREST AND DEPORTATION. The Man of Trade Acquitted and Now Goes Back to Reopen His Store. PORT TOWNSEND, Wasn., Aug. 6.— Among the passengers on the last trip of the steamship City of Topeka was J. R. Robertson, a well-known merchant of Kodiak, Alaska, who, accompanied by his family, is returning home, after a siege of serious trouble, from which he was put to great expense and loss of time to extri- cate himself. About a year ago Robertson opened a general merchandise store at Kodiak, and by reasonable charges and courteous treat- ment of customers made deep inroads into the Alaska Commercial Company’s mo- nopoly of trade there. His' prosperity continued and his business was increasing until he had most of the monopoly's trade, Then a preconcerted plan between the Commercial people and another merchant was put into operation for the purpose of running Robertson out of business. He attended strictly to his own affairsand was making money while his enemies at- tended to making it disagreeable. He re- fused to shut up shop, however, despite the persecution, and one day an effort was made to bounce him out of 'his own store by physical force. Then it was that Robertson lost patience and taking a big six-shooter from under the counter permitted a large quantity of daylight to pass through the body of the other merchant, who, uniortunately for himself, led the attack. The commercial company’s bruisers fled, and Robertson was left in peace, un- til United States Deputy Marshal Man- ning, an overzealous officer, without look- ing into the case, arrested him, and char- tering. a special steamer took his prisoner to Bitka, from where he was taken to San Francisco for trial. It took Robertson just fifteeh minutes, by the watch, to prove that he fired in self-defense while being attacked in his own house, and while defending his own life and property from a mob. He was promptly acquitted, and is now on his way ‘Committee to indorse name of the Americus Club, which in- cludes all the younger members of both organizations. An enthusiastic meeting of the latter club was held this evening.. Organization was effected by the election of the follow- ing officers: President, Edwin Stearns; vice-presidents, W. C. Smith and T. A. Simpson: uecnur;, Herbert C. Hott; treasurer, A. J. Pyle; captain, N. 8. Bangham; executive committee—C. W. Bell, J. W. Wood, John McDonald, N, 8. Leithead, M. H. Greene, H. I Stuart, W. C. Smith, Horace Dobbins, W. R. Stor F. B. Weatherby and Edwin Stearns. The club starts off with a membership of nearly 100, and double the present number of names, it is confidently ex- pected, will be engolled. Handsome and novel uniforms, fhe exact character of which has not been made public but which will probably be fashioned on Napoleonic lines, will be adopted. "This club will act as an auxiliary to the main Republican club of Pasadena, and will always be in the van of the procession and take an active and conspicuous part in the campaign. prre SEEE G XO0LO COUNTY ACTIVE. Republioans Believe That in Union There Is Strength. WOODLAND, Cir., Aug. 6.—The Re- vublicans of Yolo County are active and alive. They believe that in organization lies the most effective strength of a suc- cessful campaign. Before August passes there will be a McKinley and Hobart Club in every village and hamlet in the county. The first gun fired was the formation of a club in Woodland, with a membership of over 160, and the list steadily growing. This was followed by the organization of alive clubat Black’s. Now Guinda comes to the front. A club was organized in that village and the following officers elected: President, J. R. Clark; vice-pres- ident, J. W. Sullivan; secretary, L. Niemann; treasurer, G. M. Berry; execu- tive committee of six—B. F. Davisson, L. M. Tittle, C.E. Pierce, B. Dutton, F. N. Reasoner, R. B, Clink. The club will'meet on the first and third Baturdays of each month. e Sonoma County in Line. SANTA ROSA, CaL., Aug. 6.—A Mec- Kinley and Hobart club was formed to- night at Penns Grove. The meeting was heid in the Eagle Schoolhouse, and the capacity of the building was taxed to hola the crowd. The speakers were Duncan E. McKinlay and Albert G. Burnett, of Santa Rosa, who are justly counted as Sonoma County’s star orators. The ngeoplc of Penns Grove were not -backw: in their expressions of approval of the intellectual treat afforded. 3 At the conclusion o('thul[nking a large number signed the clubrol Mr. McKin- ;;y received u telegram from Congressman cLachian of Los Angeles asking him to speak for three weeks in Southern Cali- fornia. - It is probable tkat the invitation will be accepted as soon as Mr. McKinlay’s engagements are filled here. ——— Santa Clara Sends Greetings. . SAN JOSE, CAxn., Aug. 6.—The Republ* can League of Santa Clara County was o ganized In this city this evening under th. most favorable lu'&lau. The meeting was large and enthu: are that the club will be an important factor in the coming campaign in this sec- tion. Ex-Senator Tirey L. Ford made a strong address, and his remarks were fre- quently interrupted by applause. The offi- cers_elected were as follows: President, D. F. McGraw; vice-president, W. A. Beasley; secretary, A. G. Bennett Jr.; treasurer, William A. Sexton. The presi- dent and secretary were instructed to send greetings to Major McKinley. ey Fusion in San Benito. HOLLISTER, CaL., Aug. 6.—The Popu- lists of San Benito County have made a | proposition to the 'l’ae:::im Central G. Klliot for joint $‘uflz r. . They sa; will give the Nonnr:g The plan will be Tejected by the Democracy. An agent of Northern Indiana were visited this after- damage and in some localities heavy losses. circus were blown down and a woman per- I:l.fififlofll records. -Factories were gen- e asticand indications. treme heat to-day was followed this eyen- ing by a violent thunderstorm, which broke almost without warning, Chris ‘Wolf, a well-known farmer near here, was struck by lightning and instantly killed, his three horses sharing the same fate. The elements wrought considerable dam- age in La Grange County. LA PORTE, Ixp.,, Aug. 6.—Portions of back to Kodiak to resume business. Manning, from all reports, was over- officious in trying to make a record for himself. In carrying out that idea he employed a-spotter in the person of a Japanese to find out where liquor could be bought. One morning the Jap reported for duty, or to resign, attired in a warm coat of tar and feathers. He also had a note for Mr. Manning, which mildly sug- gested that he should not work so hard in running down whisky-smugglers if he wanted to evade being putinto a pot of boiling tar, head first. Since that time it is said that the clerical portion of Deputy Marshal Manning’s job has occupied his entire attention, and the traffic in liquors is on the improve. noon by severe showers, causing severe At Renzellmer the tents of Sun Bros. former fatally injured. Heat to-day broke y suspended and numerous cases of prostration reported. LOUISVIL] Ky., Aug. 6.—The mer- cury reached 98 deg. to-day and_the hu- midity was great. One death and several prostrations by heat have been reported. Detective Insloy May Recover. SAN DIEGO, CAL, Aug. 6.—Detective George T. Insley of Los Angeles, shotin the breast Wednesday night, is resting easy and may recover. An acre of %ood-flahing ground will ield more food in a week than an acre of and in & twelve-month. NEW TO-DAY. 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