The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, September 21, 1896, Page 3

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1896. IN THE FIELD OF COAST POLITICS Hon. H. V. Morehouse on the Outlook in Santa Clara. M’KINLEY IN THE LEAD. The Senatorial Nominee Predicts a Decisive Republican Victory. SENTIMENT IN SAN DIEGO. Prominent Democrats Forsake the Chicego Platform and Nominees. SAN JOSE, CaAL., Sept. 20.—Hon, H. V. Morehouse, the Republican nominee for State Senator in the Thirty-first District, in speaking of the political outlook said : **McKinley will be elected President and Banta Clara County will give a large vote for the Republican nominee. Iam a Re- publican and as such am in perfect ac- cord with the declaration of principles as set forth in the National Republican plat- form. Itirmly believe in protection and I believe that the depressed business con- ditions of the country following the un- wise policy of the Democratic party in overthrowing the McKinley tariff has taught the people of these United States that prosperity will not return exgept under the leadership of McKinley and the Republican party. The country must re- turn to protection and sound money must be the only money consistent with National honor. “‘One thing is certain: the money issue is beyond question secondary to prosper- ity. What we want is business, and when- ever factories are opened, our people em- ployed, our markets restored to our own people and our conntry once more in the prosperous condition it always has been under Republican rule, then money will regulate itseli. There is one political truth beyond controversy: the Republican party has been the only party which has dealt with and establishea the finances of the country on a sound money basis, and it will be true to the best interests of .all the people. It has always been the party of honesty and principle. It will carry the country. There is no fear of McKin- ley’s election. “In this county we have never had be- fore in its history such splendid organiza- tion and such harmony i the party ranks. Dissension has been laid aside and the county will give a larger Republi- can majority than ever before. Our local ticket is strong politically. Every man nominated is especially qualified for the position for which he was placed before the people. I have no fears of the result. It must be remembered that Santa Clara County has a very intelligent and superior class of people, and the Wilson bill has been very injurious to the business inter- ests of our people. There are no defec- tions in our ranks and there is no doubt of cur fuceess.” R LA THEY SUPPOKT McKINLEY. Prominent San Diego Democrats De- nounce the Chicago Platform. SAN DIEGO, CaL., Sept. 20.—Some ot the most prominent men in the city, who bave been Democrats all their lives, will vote for McKinley this fall. As a general rule, it is the financial question that drives them into the Republican party. Some, however, have other reasons. One promi- nent Democrat, who did not wish his name used just yet, said: “The reasons why I won’t vote for Bryan are: First, I will not vote for aman who attacks the hest tribunal in the land; second, who holds that the Federal Government has no right to send troops to quell a disturbance in a State where the local authorities are powerless to enforce order; third, who stirs up discontent and strife and endeavors to destroy the con- fidence that is the foundation of business.” Foliowing are the views of several lead- ing Democrats who will vote for Mec- Kinley: Major Levi Chase—From the time the Democratic convention was held in Chi- cago my mind. has been made up to sup- port McKinley, for the reason that the gilver issue is the most important of the campaign, and I am, therefore, willing to ain McKiniey on that one issue alone. e from that, there are features of the Democratic piatform that are disgraceful and anarchical and would result in the ruination of the country if carried out. But silver is the controlling feature in my mind. I have come to the conciusion that 1t will not do to vote for Palmer, for that would amount to a haif vote for Bryan. The only way, therefore, to make my vote effective is to vote for McKinley. I have been a Democrat all my life, having voted the Democratic ticket first in 1844, and from that day to this. But I cannot re- main with the organization styling itself the Democratic party. A. Biochman—I1 don’t consider that the Chicago platform is a Democratic plat- form. A vote for a gold Democrat would be 2 vote thrown away. I bhave all my life voted for the President on the Demo- cratic ticket. In voting the Republican ticket this year I don’t consider myself a Republican, but T consider I am voting for the best interests of the country. Samuel Lockwood—I have voted the Democratic ticket for sixiy-three years. 11 will vote for McKinley, because it is my duty to cast my vote fora man who, if elected, will carry out the only polcy for the safety of the country. McKinley’s elec- tion will also restore confidence in money circles, and there is no more timid thing in the world that capital. Putpam Field—1 will work and vote against Bryan. I have been a Democrat as long as I can remember, but I want to see Bryan beaten. F. W. Stearns—I am & Democrat, but 1 am gong to vote for McKinley. He represents what I think is best for the niry. cOXmo);:g other Democrats of prominence in the city who will vote for McKinley are: George vvy Marston, merchant; Dr. R. M, Powers, vresident of the Bank of Com- merce; - Cassius Carter, lawyer; C. C. Hake, member of the board of delegates; Charles M. Briggs, W. C. Miller, J. Schil- ler F. D. Murtha, N. J. Peader, G. W. Jorres, Charles Saacke. In addition to these, “he following Democrats, who nave joinea the Sound Money League, will vote for McKinley: W. H. Doud, Charles Nordhoff, Edgar Younkin, M. F. McNa- mara, J. S Akerman, George G.Garrett- ton. ¢. W. Stults, J. A. P. Vaucian, Guy P vley. o 3 ‘Tfi:“:igrmun-Americnns of this_city, many of whom have voted the Demo- cratic ticket, will vote for McKinley al- most toa man. A. Blochman, when in- teryiewed as to his own views, showed a Jetter he had just received from his friend, Jacob P. Meady, of the firm of A. R. Whit- ney & Co., among_ihe largest iron and steel merchants in New York, whose place of business is at 29 Broadway: | il things point to McKinley’s elec- tion,” writes Mr. Meady. *I understand the betting is two to one in favor of Mec- lfmhdmgohhwmcmmo v Tk e ( f ) i bl \ i i 1) Al i f,& ) il HON. H. V. MOREHOUSE, Republican Nominee for State Senator in the Thirty-First District. Kinley, in thousands and multiples, on the Stock Exchange here.” e SCORES JUDGE PUTERBAUGH, Letter Issued by San Diego County’s Republican Gentral Comimittee. SAN DIEGO, CaL., 20.—The Republican County Central Committee has issued a public letter scoring Judge George Puter- bangh for running independently for Su- perior Judge. Puterbaugh was a candi- date before the Republican Convention and was defeated. In response to a peti- tion signed by about 1000 citizens he con- sents to run independently, and wrote a letter charging that the late convention was dominated by bosses and that the vote was corrupt and unfair. The com- mittee says: We regret that & lifelong Republican shoula feel so sore over not being the nominee of a county convention that he should,on the re- quest” of Democrats, Populists and _disap- Koxnr,ed seekers of office, attempt to destroy is party, defeat its nominees and befoul the Eo]iucul home where he has so long rested. he favorite cry of a disappointed office-seeker 18 corruption and bossism and this letter is no exception to the general rule. The convention was composed of 247 dele- ates, chosen at open caucuses and primaries y 1995 Republicans of this county; these delegates were a representative body of citi- zens who would not submit to the dictation of any man or set of men. A candidate who has sought a nomination at the hands of a convention, and after a free and fair fight has not obtained the coveted honor, is not justified in seeking to defeat his successiul rival by violating his implied pledge to abide by the decision of the conven- tion. Such conduct is political treasom, belit- tles the man who attempts it, and merits the condemnation of all loyal members of the pariy. S WL SIERRA COUNTY NOMINEES. Republicans Elect Delegates to Legisla- tive Conventions. DOWNIEVILLE, Can., Bevt. 20.—The Sierra County Republican Convention met yesterday, with ex-State Senator H. K. Turner in the chair. Hon. Stanley A. Smith was nominated ascandidate for Sa- perior Judge by acclamation. He is the incumbent, and had previously served the county for six years as District Attorney. Resolutions favoring the candidacy of George C. Perkins for Senator were adopted. The following were elected as delegates to the Senatorial Convention of the Third District: J. S. Gould, D. T. Cole, J. B. Irish, J. M. Gorham, George Wood. The following will participate in the Sixth Assembly District Convention: J. Z. Hough, J. O. Jones. H. Spaulding, J. R. R. Castagna, H. K. Turner. As nominees for Supervisors, J. M. Gorham of the Fourth District, J. W. Phillips of Forest and W. T. Luther of Downieville are chosen. et The Situation in Srieona. TUCSON, A. T., Sept, 20.—There is much comment here on the action of the Demo- cratic Territorial convention in its strong indorsement of Governor Franklin and equally strong denunciation of President Cleveland, as the convention was abso- lutely controlled by the Territorial admin- istration. Two years ago the territorial convention indorsed Cleveland and the Territorial administration in unaualified terrms. From the delegations elected to the Republican Territorial convention, to be held on Tuesday next, it is safe to pre- dict that ghe St Louis Republican plat- form, especially the sound-mony plank, will be indorsed and a sound-money can- didate nominated for Congress. This, with Democratic and Populist tickets in the field, will give the Republicans much advantage. —— Eureka’s Sitver Rally. EUREKA, CaL., Sept. 20.—The silver parcy beld its first campaign raily last night. The meeting was addressed by David Evans, the veteran lumberman, and was well attended. The subject of Evans’ ad- dress was, “The Silver Question From a Business Man’s Standpoint.” STRIKES A SUNKEN ROCK. British Warship Comws Damaged Of Vancowver Island. TACOMA, WasH., Sept. 20.—A private message received here states that the British warship Comus was badiy dam- aged to-day by striking a sunken rock off the coast of Vancouver Island. g fese Vallejo’s New Pastor. VALLEJO, CaL., Sept. 20.—A large con- gregation greeted Rev. Mr. Williams, the new pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, this morning. Tne people were favorably impressed with his sermon. MONTEREYS KOTEDHALL The Constitutional Convention Meeting-Place About to Be Sold. Wiil Be Purchased by the City and Maintained in Its Present Condition. MONTEREY, CaLn., Sept. 20.—Colton Hall, built during the days of Mexican supremacy, used as a meeting-place of the convention that drafted the first constitu- tion of Ualifornia asa State, and now be- longing to the trustees of the Monterey school district,is about to bé sold to the city of Monterey and the proceeds used in completing and furnishing the new school building. On September 1, 1849, the convention called by Bennett Riley, then Military Governor of California, was organized in Monterey, and Colton Hall was chosen as the place of meeting because it was at that time the only plastered housein the new Territory. Here the State constitu- tion that served Califorma for thirty years was drawn up and approved by an earnest but probably the most youthful body of legislators ever assembled to frame such an important work. Nine ot the men present were under 80 years of age. twenty-three between 30 and 40, twelve between 40 and 50, and pnly® four over 50 years of age. Of the forty-eight only thirty-six were American citizens, eleven came from New York, six from New Eng- land anda five from Maryland, while of native Californians there were seven and the delegates of foreign birth numbered five. The famous pioneers Guin and Burnett, McCarver and Semple, as well as the Californiars, Carillo, the stanch friend and ally of Governor Pio Pico, and General Vallejo, took prominent parts in this convention, and great guns of ora- tory thundered upon the pros and cons of the question of making the new State free or in favor of slavery, that being the most momentous subject agitating Congress at the time. For the last few ygars this historic land- mark has been used as a public school, and since the burning of the school build- ing in 1893 has been the only available place for the carrying on of educational work. Itis proposed, however, that the city buy it and convert itinto headquar- ters for the officials of the city govern- ment, and while keeping it in gooda repair in no way mar or destroy its historic char- acter and appearance, It is believed the sum accruing from its sale will be amply sufficient for furnishing the new school- house recently built, and that teachers and pupils will be able to move into more commodious ana better arranged quarters at the beginning of the next school term. —liguroiT, SUISUN'S CONFLAGRATION, Losses Sustained in the Fire of Saturday Eventng. SUISUN, CaL, Sept. 20.—The damage resulting from the fire last evening was not as great as at first anticipated. If a strong wind had prevailed the loss would have been immense. The evening was unusually calm, and this condition, cou- pled with the rain on the previous night, prevented the destruction of several large builaings. As nearly as can be ascer- tained, the damages are as follows: Blum & Phillips, stock, $5000, insurance $4000; W. J. Costigan, building, $2000, insur- ance $1800; Haile Bros., buildsags, $1500, in- surance $1500; Perkins Bros., stock $750 and building $12. insured; B. F. Cassiday, $100, no insurance; E. E. Long, damage to drugs and store fixtures, £500, insured; J. T. Cooper, loss and damag tock, $900, insured; Bank of Suisun, $200, insured; Masonic bullding, 150, insured; Smisun bakery building, £50, insured; J. A. Wilson, 850, insured; M. Din- kelsplel & Co., damage $50, insured. ————— Rowund Valley Suspect Gives Bail. WEAVERVILLE, CaL, Sept. 20.— Fred Radcliffe, accused of complicity in the murder of **Jack’’ Littlefield in Round Valley, was on Friday admittea to $10,000 bail. “His supposed bondsman is Dr. An- derson of Port Costa. el Fatal Fall r Junction City. WEAVERVILLE, Carn, Sept. 20.—Pat Campbeil fell tfrom a rugged mountain trail last night and was kilied from the in- juries he sustained. The trail, a narrow mountain foot-path, led from Junction City to North Fork. AR R FIAST CARLOAD* WHEAT = FRC Nogw | B L fe_SWCE VY bt f Wheat Shipped From Fresno Over the Valley Road.- It Was Sent Out by the Kutner-Goldstein Company. LAYING RAILS ON FRESNO STREETS Valley Road Builders Are Nearing the Depot Site. FAST MOVING FORWARD, Passenger Trains Will Travel Over the Line on the First of October. PREPARING FOR A:CELEBRATION Citizens Will Rejoice When the Last Spike is Driven—Shepard’s Injunction Suit. FRESNO, Cax, Sept.. 20.—The graders on the Valley road have reached Fresno street in this city, two blocks from the depot site. A fiil at the junction of Q and Diana streets has not been combleted as yet, It will be finished by Tuesday. Yes- terday about 1000 feet of track was laid, bringing it to the “fill"’ at the foot of Diana street. The track-layers will de- vote their attention to-morrow to the finishing work on the track already laid. Fifteen more grading teams arrived to- day and to-morrow forty will be at work. The injunction proceedings instituted by J. C. Shepard, who objects to the con- struction of the failroad in front of his residence on Q street, unless he is paid exorbitant damages, will be heard before Judge Risley in the Superior Court to- morrow morning. Shepard has been in- imical to the Valley road since the route along Q street was selected, and ke has used every means to impede its entrance to this city. Popular sentiment is very strong against him. The Morning Re- publican exposed some of Shepard’s do- ings as an obstructionist, and he talked of shooting the editor, John W. Short. Shepard’s place is haif a block from the depot site of the railroad, and the graders expect to reach “Snepardville,” as the debatable part of the street is now called. by Tuesday evening. The Valley road officials are confident that they will quash the injunction, in which event the gradin\ will proceed to the depot grounds. The information was given to a Caln correspondent last pight that the road would be ready. for passenger business from this city on October 1. The committee, which bas in charee the arrangements for the proposed celebration of the arrival of the first regular train in Fresno over the Vailey road, held another meeting yesterday afternoon. Chairman Reichman announced the appointment of the following committees to take charge of the various details of the arrangements: Finance—J. W. Shanklin, J. Wilbur Cate, T. J. Hammond. Inyitation and printing—A. V. Lisenby, A. L. Hobbs. H. C. B. Gill. Banquet—W. R. Thomas, J. 8. Eastwood, Gen- eral M. W. Muller. Barbecue—J. W. Cate, H. C. B. Gill, T. J. Hammond. Decorations and parasae—General M. W. Mul- ler, J. W. Shanklin, J. S. Eastwood. Excursion—John Reichman. Mr. Reichman was made ex-officio cnair- man of all the committees. It wasdecided to fix the date for the celebration, and Monday, October 5, which 1s Labor day and a legal holiday, was selected. The committeemen are enthusiastic over the project, and are meeting with much en- couragement from the business men and the citizens of the city generally. It is expected that 10,000 people from all parts of the valley and State will be in at- tendance at the celebration. Excursions will be run on the railroad, and Governor Budd will be invited. Substantial dona- tions for the barbecue are already com- ing in. THE POINT PINUOS WRECK. Heavy Sweils Are Completing the IMe- struction of the dt. Paul. PACIFIC GROVE, CALn., Sept. 20.—A great deal of excitement was caused here to-day by the report that the wrecked steamer St. Paul, lying on the rocks near Point Pinos lighthouse, had gone to pieces during the storm which raged here night before last and yesterday. As a result all day long people in carriages, on horse- back and a-wheel were seen going out to the wreck. During the forenoon and far in the afternoon, Moss Beach, near where the St. Panl went on the rocks, was lined with weary pedestrians from Del Monte, Moaterey and Pacific Grove, who had walked six miles to view the wreck once more before it went to pieces. it The storm has affecied the fated ship very materially, and has weakened it so that it will break up shortly. It has set- tled down some two. feet at the stern and lists to port considerably more than after it struck. The heavy swells dash high over the rear cabin, and part of the rail has already been broken by the waves. The cabins will soon sueceumb to the angry waters. The St. Paul’s old pilot, who purchased the boat at auction for $25, is expected here this week, when he will at- tempt to save what be can of it, but if the heavy swells do not cease there will not be much Jeft to save. / At e Monterey Endeavorers’ Union. MONTEREY, CaL, Sept. 20.—The county presidents of the Young People’s Bociety of Christian Endeavor held a pre- liminary meeting here to determine defi- nitely the time for the society’s county organization to convene and select a place for its meeting.. Mrs. M. 1. Thomas repre- sented the Second Presbyterian Church of this place, and Mrs. J. B. Capp the First Presbyterian Church, Mr. Crew the Con- g{regnlontl Church of Pacific Grove, Miss avs the Christian Church of Pacific Grove and T. F. Kershaw the United Presbyterian Church of Salinas, all being presidents of the several societfes. A dis- cussion of the project developed a una mous sentiment in favor of formin union of the county societies. and October 27 was finally selected as the day of the meeting. R EUREKA’S FIRST FAIR. The Agricuftural Association’s Pavilion Crowded With Exhibits for the Opening Day. EUREKE, CaAL., Sept. 20.—The first fair of the Eureka Agricultural and Mechani- cal Fair Association will be formaily opened to-morrow. The most sanguine expectations of the committee in charge have been realized. The only regret is that the pavilion is not larger, Every available foot of space in the exposition building has been taken. Seyeral home mercharts and many firms vof San Fran- cisco and Portland are unable to secure places for their exhibits. Most of the exhibits are already arranged, and before Monday neon the big building will be filled with beautiful and inte resting ex- hibits. The race track has been put into ex- cellent condition, and the week’s horse and bicycle racing promises to be the best ever held in this section. The programme for the opening night at the pavilion will consist of addresses by President Daniel Murphy, Judge G. W. Hunter and Mayor C. (g. Stafford, a con- cert by Cassasa’s First Regiment band and an electric display, A large number of visitors are expected from outside counties, especially from Del Norte and Mendocino. The days have been n})por- tioned as follows: Tuesda; will be Eureka day, Wednesday Nort! Humboldt day, Thursday Del Norte day, Friday school childrens’ day and Saturday South Humbolt day. NEWS OF MARE ISLAND, Arrival of the Monterey Means Additional Work for Mechanics. Marines Leave to Garrison fhe Port Orchard Yard—Overhauling the Pensacola. VALLEJO, CarL., Sept. 20.—The moni- tor Monterey has been the first ship-of- war to come to the navy-vard and go direct to the magazine wharf and dis- charge ammunition. Heretofore all fires were drawn, all lights put out, the vessel anchoredin the stream, the ammunition hoisted out of the powder magazine, placed on lighters and towed to the maga- zine wharf, transferred to flatcars and taken to the shell or powder magazines and carefully stowed away until the ship was again ready to receive it. Times are changing every day; the manner of put- ting up charges of powder is different and less caution is necessary. It -wasa wel- come sight to see the monitor coming up the bay and go in dryaock Friday last, as it means additional work for the me- chanics. Captain Clark will soon assume command, and Captain Ludlow will go East on leave of absence. Residents of Vallejo and all interested in navy-yard affairs, are pleased to learn of the success of the Union Iron Works in securing the building of two more ships of war, as that which helps the company helps the navy yard and merchants in time. Itis expected that action will be taken by the coming Congress to have the channel widened between Vallejo and the navy yard so that ships like the Oregon and the battleships to be constructed could come to the navy yard without fear of grounding. A draft of twenty marines left the nva ard early last week for Port Orchard. he naval station at this place will here- after be garrisoned as at other yards. The uard will be quartered on board the Unitea States ship Nipsic until suitable barracks are built on shore. Paymaster Skeld‘mg, paé-mnter of the ard, will be detached on October 1, and aymaster W. W. Barry will take his place. The latter officer will bring his own clerk, and Pay Clerk Walter Bollard will be detached. Mr. Bollard has been an efficient and accommodating official, and his retirement will be regretted. Captain Lounis Kempff will assume charge of the receiving-ship Independence the 1st of the coming monih. The boiler and engines are being taken out of the Pensacola, and ravid progress is being made toward converting itintoa training-ship for boys. Workmen are pushing work on the Hartford " rapialy. it is hoped that the spar deck will be cavered before the rains. A number of second-hand sails, formerly in use on board of the Richmond, were re- ceived from the Norfolk navy yard for the Hartford. BSeveralof them have been con- demned as rotten and unfit for use. £ S ONE-HOUR CYOLE RACE. Jimmy Michaels Is Challenged by W. W. Hamilton. ROCHESTER, N. Y., Sept. 20.—W. W. Burch of Chicago, publisher of the Amer- ican Sheep Breeder, has forwarded a chal- lenge to Tom Eck, the manager of Jimmy Michaels, the Welsh wheelman, offering to match W. W. Hamilton of Denver against the Welsh champion in a race for one hour, the contest to be brought off at Chicago or Denver. This race, if brooght off, will attract at- tention, as Michaels low: most of the American records in the one-hour race at Manhattan Beach last Friday. BEach man will pe allowed as many pacemakers as desired. > the great contest with the pacer, Joe Patchen, which is to be brought off here next Tuesday. Thereis a large amount of money wagered on the result. e gees WORDEN’S WOODLAND FRIENDS. Many Signatures to a Petition for a Commutation of His Sentence. . WOODLAND, Car., Sept. 20.—Rev. W. 8. Worden, a missionary who has recently returned from Japan, is in this city circu- lating a petition in behalf of his con- demned brother, Salter D. Worden, ask- ing tbut the sentence of death be com- muted to imprisonment. The petition is being signed by lawyers, bankers, officials, | ministers, merchants, only three or four have refused to sign the prayer. A majority of the members of the jury that convicted Weor- den arg on the list. “Judge Grant will re- sentence him to death next Tuesday. Worden is under conviction for having caused the wrecking of a train during the strike of 1894 and causing the death of four reguiar soldiers. 3 3 —-— First Train to Samoa. . EUREKA, -Car, Sept. 20.—The first through train on the Vance road arrived at its terminus at Samoa last night. A ferry will connect Samoa with Eureka. The road has” been ia course of construc- tion for about a year, and was built to enter into a co! for the large northern freight and pa: r traffic now enjoyed by the Korbel The new road taps oneof the wealthiest timber beits on the coast. 3 {————————— BORROW On sealskins, siiks and jewels at Uncle Harris', 15 Grant avenue etc., and .so far TRAGEDY IN SAN LUIS REY VALLEY Rancher Manuel Bellina Killed by Albert J. Foss. PIERCED BY BUCKSHOT, His Slayer Claims He Believed He Was Firing Upon a Prowler, CONTRADICTORY STORIES TOLD. The Victim Held a M'nrtgaga on the Eighty-Acre Ranch of Foss’ Mother. . SAN DIEGO, Car., Sept. 20.—San Luis Rey Valley, which has been the scene of many tragedies, added another bloody Dage to its history last night, when Man- uel Bellina, a rancher living on the Pancho Pico place, was instantly killed by Albert J. Foss. The weapon was a shotgun and a load of ten or twenty buckshot, fired from a distance of not over thirty feet, en- tered Bellina’s neck and breast, one shot penetrating the heart. The killing has features that point to premeditation. It occurred at 10 o'clock, and there were no witnesses, thougn Albert Foss' mother was not far distant, and saw the flash of thegun. It wasin her yard that Bellina was shot., Young Foss, who lives on his mother’s ranch and about 200 yards north of her house, said he heard his dogs barking and the cattle making a noise. Tninking a coyote had come onto the place, he took his shotgun, loaded with buckshot, and started out to see what was the matter. He found nothing out of the way on his place, and then went down past his moth- er’s house. Under the trees, not far from the house, he saw a man skuiking. He called out to the stranger, but got no reply. The man stopped and seemed to be cowering under the trees. Foss cailed out again, but no answer came, and then he shot. The man dropped in his tracks. Foss said it was t00 dark to see who the intruder was, and that he shot because he believed the man was there for some evil purpose. Foss, who is about 25 years old, did not contess to the killing until toward the end of the Coroner’s inquest to-day. After he had been questioned for some time he ad- mitted that he had done the shooting, and related his story. It was his aged mother, who lives entirely alone, who was bratally maltreated two years ago by Jose Chaves, an Indian, who was sent to San Quentin for forty years for the crime. Young Foss testified t.at it was the remembrance of this crime, and the fact that his mother was entirely unprotected, thatcansed him to be suspicious and perhaps led him to shoot quicker than he otherwise would. When the stranger under the trees did not answer he ook it for granted that trouble was brewing, and he shot first, not know- ing whether the intruder was armed or not. There was other testimony failing to entirely corroborate Foss' story. His mother said that Bellina had called on her and was just leaving when he was kiiled- She showed ' him to the door and he started away. She went in the onposite direction into the garden, and heard the shot fired and saw the flash of the gun. She ran up and saw that Bellina was the vietim, but she did not see her son. She did not hear any words before the shoot. ing. It was learned at Oceanside during the day that Bellina had a mortgage on Mrs. Foss’ eighty-acre ranch. He and young Foss were not on goed terms, though no serious trouble had occurred between them. Bellina was an uncle of Frank Bellina of San Diego, and came originally from Oakland. He was about 57 years of age, The Coroner’s jury rendered a verdict that Bellina had come to his death from a gunshot wound inflicted by A. J. Foss. Coroner Johnson issued a warrant for the arrest of Foss, and Constable Hubbert brought the man down to-nicht. He and Foss are old friends and he did not place his prisoner in jail, receiving the consent of the District Attorney to keep him ata hotel. The preliminary examination will be held at Oceanside early this week. — PORTLAN. GARROTERS, Four Men Rob a Washington Stockman of His Money. PORTLAND, Or., Sept. 20.—W. B. Nash, a Washington cattle-raiser, was the victim of an uncommonly bold highway robbery at noon to-day. He came to -Portland on the forenoon train from Se- attle, purposing to go East to-night. As he was walking up town from the Union depot he was accostea by two strangers, one of whom asked him for a match. This led to a general conversation, the strangers claiming also to be visiting here. The result was that the three boarded a car and rode to Portland Heights. After wandering about a short time and reaching a secluded spot, the three men were pounced upon by two others, and, as if by a preconcerted arrangement, Nash was garroted by the four and robbed of $250 in gold. In their hurry to get away they overlooked $250 in currency he had in his inside coat pocket. . This is the story Nash told Chief of Po- lice Minto this aiternoon. He added that he drew the money at the Seattle Court~ house yesterday afternoon, and believes the n‘)’bberu followed him here from the Sound. —_—— STOCKTUN MARKSMEN, Fine Scores Made by Gun Clubds of the Mill City. STOCKTON, Can., Sept. 20.—The Gun Club annex of the Stockton Athletic Ase sociation that tied the Los Angeles cracks for the State championship last May made 103 out of a possible 120 at practice to-day in the shoot to select a team to compete at the San Jose tournament next month. The Gun Club annex team will be com- pozed of Frank Merrill, who made two clean scores at the last championship shoot, Charles Merrill, Frank D. Nicol, Charles Haas, Dave Winders and R. J. ificcay. George Swain will be the substi- ute. The Stockton Gun Club held a live bird shoot this afternoon. In the eight-bird match Henry Longers scored 8, H. G. Balkwell 7, E. Gamble 7, W. Ditz 7, Wile liam Keys 6, G. Ditz Jr. 6, A. J. Comfort 6, George Ellis 6. In the blue rock shoot that followed good scores were made. Balkwell made 28 out of a possible 30, Charles Merrill 50 out of 55, Frank Merrill 52 out of 60, George Ditz Jr. 73 out of 85, Gumble 42 out 0 50, The team that will represent this club at San Jose has not been selected. B — Burglary at Weaverville. WEAVERVILLE, CaL., Sept. 20.— Chris Meckel, one of the pioneer store- keepers of Trinity County, was robbed last ( night by burglars, who secured $50. NEW TO-DA Tell All Your Friends Mr. Burch is the backer of Hamilton in’ | prices: Men’s All-Wool Blue Kersey Overcoats, long cut, velvet collar. Worth at retail, $12.50. Our wholesale price, #8.00 Men’s All-Wool Eusiness Sults, in Brown, Gray, Black and - Blue. Cheap elsewhere at $10, Our wholesale price, $5.00 Boys’ All-Wool Long Pants Suits, 4 lines, good value, ages Qur wholesale price.............. ‘WORTH TEN .DOLLARS.—— 18to19. Special Sale. Until next Saturday night we are going to hold a Special Sale that will startle the com=- munity. 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