The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, December 22, 1896, Page 4

SAN FRANCISCO e . znmamEE I Ress Lee s we CALL, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1896. CHOSE TO BEG UNTIL HE DIED Owner of the Blanca Mine Expires in a Lowly Hovel. Among His Effects Is Found an Offer of $50,000 for the Property. With Wealth at His Command, He Succumbs to Exposure and Starvation. SAN DIEGO, Can., Dec. 21.—A queer character died at Guaymas, Sonora, on Saturday. His name was O. White and he is believed to have been a native of New York State. His age was about 56 vears. The old man seemed to be in the most abject poverty and went around the streets of the Mexican town begging food and frequently eating refuse found at the rear doors of restaurants. ‘White was a miner and occasionally dis- appeared from Guaymas, taking long pros- pecting trips into the mountains. He was never molested by Mexicans or Indiads, his shabby outfit saving him from all queries. The old man was quite well knowna to several Americans, who found him unusnally bright and keen in some respects, especially in money matters, though he always protested that he was miserably poor. In mining, too, he was shrewd and practical, but he never seemed to find anything good, and apparently was forced to return to Guaymas to beg. + During the recent storm the old man suffered ereat privation, his shanty ad- mitting wind and rain, and his wretched straw pallet not serving to keep his old blood warm. He contracted pneumonia and died ir the hovel. One or two of his kind-bearted countrymen heard of it and visited the place. His body had already been taken away by the health authorities, who are very strict in demanding burial within twenty- four hours, in order to insure against pes- tilence. The Americans searched through an old wallet to find some clew 10 White's identity, and came across a letter from & Boston firm, offering him $50,000 1n cash for his mine, the Blanca, situated twenty- five leagues from Sahuaripe. This led to an investigation, and it was found that White had secretly discovered a very rich mine in his prospecting, and had develoved it to such an extent that its value was fully demonstrated. An ex- pert visiting the aistrict had inspected it, and this led to the offer from the Boston people. The old man had evidently re- fused the offer,as the letter was dated some months ago and the title still re- mained iu his name. Not acent was found in the shanty, and the old man’s body was burried at public expense. He had no relatives so far as kno BUFFETED BY WIND AND WAVE Steamship Manzanilio Encounters a Gale and Reaches Salina Cruz Badly Disabled. SAN DIEGO, Can, Dec. 21.—The steamer Manzanillo of Mazatlan was al- most wrecked in a gale off the port of Balina Cruz some days ago. The Manza- niilo was on its way to Salina Cruz and en- countered rough weather when over 100 miles north of that port. It hadbeen sent on a hurried trip ana neglected to take on any more coal than was necessary to sim- ply carry 1t to Salina Crvz, where the supply was to be replenished. Uwing to the storm the Manzanillo was delayed, and spent two or three days in buffeting head winds and high cross seas that threatened to engulf it. In this plight, when the storm wasat its height, part of the machinery became disabled and rendered the Manzanillo almost helpless. The chief engineer and his assistants worked with great ingenu- ity and patched up the machinery so that slow progress could be made and, the wind changing, the steamer kepton to- ward Salina Cruz. During a sudden squall at the end of the storm the smokestack was toppled over, and before ic could be secured it was washed overboard. This complicated the dangers. All on board expected to be lost and implored the captain to order out the small boats, but be found the storm abating and decided to stick to the steamer. A jurystack was rigged, and with low fires and_ badly working ma- chinery the Manzanillo reached the port of Salina Cruz. On the last few miles of the trip everything available on board in the way of fuel was used, inclnding a lot of extra spars. To crown the misfortunes of the trip the steamer becam- unmanage- able on account of the fires going down and failed to answer to the helm. The heavy sea carried it onto the shore and a biz hole was stove in its bow. Fortu- nately, the hole was in such shape that it could be reached and the vessel was kept afloat. As soon as possible it was towed to Mazatlan for repairs. e BOLD FOOTPADS AT RIVERSIDE, Benito Ortega Dying From Wounds In- fiisted by Robbers. RIVERSIDE, Can, Dec. 21.—Benito Ortega, a Mexican resident of this city, is lying at the powut of death from a half dozen or more knife wounds inflicted bhim Saturday night by two footpaas, Ortega, who resides in the outskirts of the city, started for home about 9 o’clock. ‘When a short distance from his home he was attacked, knocked down and stabbed. Ortega bas two dangerous wounds in the head and four on the body. The muscles of one arm are almost com- pletely severed. The wounded man crawled to his house with great difficulty. The police later ar- rested C. J. Hailton and Frank Sibley. In their possession was found a bloody knife and a silver dollar with blood on it. The dollar bad been taken from Ortega. —_————— Wants Bryan as a Tragedian, TACOMA, Wasu., Dec. 21.—W. J. Fife, manager of the Ninth-street Theater, has been in correspondence with William J. Bryan for several weeks, with a view of taking the ex-Presidential candidate on the road in the theatrical business. The following telegram was sent yesterday : W. J. Bryan, Lincoln, Nebr.: Will you accept $1000 per week ou the stage in Shakespearean plays? W. J. FIFE. No answer has yet been received. ————— Attacks a Riverside Bonifa, RIVERSIDE, CaL., Dec. 21.—An insane man, blind as well, to-day made a desper- ate assault on D. Cochrane, proprietor of a local hotel. The imbecile was A. J. Kil- vatrick, who arrived at the hotel on Sat- urday. He claimed that some one robbed him Sunday night, and when Cochrane disagreed with him Kilpatrick drew a re- volver, held it at Cochrane’s head and pulled the trigger. The cartridge proved defective and did notexplode. Kilpatrick was arresied, and later sentto Highland asylum. ETLTSTS EVENTS AT SAN JOSE. Southern Pacific Practically Wins a Dam- age Suit—Suicide Kelly's Will Contested, SAN JOSE, CarL.,, Dec. 21.—A decision was rendered this morning 1n the suit of Marshal Bond against the Southern Pa- cific Company, the defendant practically winning the case, as judgment was given in favor of the plaintiff for §100, which was all that the railroad company offered to pay for the damages sustained before the commencement of the action. Bond is a wealthy resident of Santa Clara who was a passenger on one of the trains that encountered a flood near Baden last winter. Bond had his trunk and some valises with him at the time and they were cbecked to Santa Clara upon his commutation ticket. In the wreck that followed the washing away of the track the baggage was lost. He "had valuable property in the trunk and valises which he estimated to be worth $415 35. He made a demand on the company for indemnity to that amount, and the company cited a clause in the condition of the tickets issued limiting the liability of the company in considera- tion of thereduced rate at which the ticket was sold to_only $100 upon any baggage that would be cbecked and transported upon the ticket. An action was broueht by Bond to recover the full value of the lost goods. i - In rendering the decision this morning, Judge Reynolds stated that the company was not liable beyond the amount stated in the conditions, which wers tacitly agreed to by tne plaintiff by his aecept- ance of the same, and there was ample consideration for it in the sale of the ticket at a reduced rate. e, ROBINS 4S8 PESi-DESIROYERS. Interesting Experiment to Be Conducted by a Santa Clara Farmer. SAN JOSE, CaL., Dec. 21.—Experiments that will be closely watched by fruit- growers were begun this morning by Joshua Cozzens, an orchardist on the Kirk road, who_ proposes to ascertain to what extent robins help in destroying in- sects injurious to trees and vines. The first experiment will be made with the peach root borer, a pest which has given the orchardists more trouble and entails more expense than any other horticul- tural infliction in the community. Mr. Cozzens will first dig the earth from around the treesand the birds will be given the first chance at the grubs. After the robins have done what they can his men will follow and dig out the re- mainder in the usual manner. It so happens that the robins appear in force at the same time that the work of dig- ging out the borers is due, and it is thought by Mr. Cozzens that nature has orgered this coincidence for some pur- pose. His experience will be of value to the fruit-growing interests. —— HKELLY'S WILL CUNTESTED. Action Brought by the Wife Whom He Attempted to Murder. SAN JOSE, CaL., Dec. 21.—Mrs. Annie Kelly, widow of John P. Kelly, the jeweler who attempted to kill his wife and then fatally shot himself, on November 28, to-day filed a2 contest in the Superior Court to the will of the deceased, filed by John F. Haley. While lying in the Re- ceiving Hospital Kelly made a will, in which he disposed of his property, valued at about $5000, to his two small children, totally ignoring his wife, who was also be- lieved to bein adying condition. Kelly lived for ten days, and although the re- covery of his wife was certain he never changed his will. Haley was named as execuior. In the complaint it is alleged that Kelly was not of sound and disposing mind when the will was made and that he never executed it, nor was it legally attested. It is said that a son of Kelly by a former wife, now residing in San Diego, will also enter a contest. e Edward J, Delaney Dead. SAN JOSE, Can., Dec. 21.—Edward J. Delaney, a pioneer of this State, died at his home, on Lincoln avenue, in the Wil- lows, yesterday from stomach trouble. He was a native of Exeter, Englana, and 54 years of age. He came to California in 1852 by way of Antsralia. Delaney was one of the founders of Camp Capitola and was possessed of considerable wealth. A widow and three daughters survive hium, LI Dunne-Martin Betrothal. SAN JOSE, TaAr., Dec. 2L.—The engage- ment of Florence M, Martin, daughter of the late Captain and Mrs. J. Martin, and William J. Dunne of San Francisco is an- nounced. The wedding will take place at the family residence, at Alviso, on Sunday, December 27, and will be very quiet, only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties being present. R B FAITH IN PASTOR McLEAN. The Parkhurst Crusade Indorsd by the Ministerial Union LOS ANGELES, Car., Dec. 21.—The Ministerial Union of Los Angeles, com- posed of the ministers of the different churches of the city, assembled in the Y. M. C. A. parlors to-day. Alter routine business Dr, McLean was requested to make his statement relative to the Park- hurst crusade against crime and immor- ality in this city. At the conclusion of his address the following resolution was adopted unanimously by a riging vote: Resolved, That we believe that the statements of Dr. McLean of his experience and acts are true. We believe that bLis molives nave been upright throughout and we take :his evi- dence presented in prefefence to that pub- lished in the daily - - — Zhe Genera Beached at Eureka. EUREKA, CAw, Dec. 21.—The brig Geneva, recently towed to Eureka from San Francisco to load redwood for Sydney, bad 1o be beached to-day to keep it from sinking at the wharl because of a leak in the rudder casing. The vessel was on the drydock in San Francisco just before starting for Eureka, but evidently that part of the hull was not thorouzhly ex- amined, for the leak did not develop tiil the vesscl was well down in the water with 270,000 feet of heavy lumber in its hoid. It is believed repairs can be made without discharging the lumber now in the hold, in which case the vessel will be detained only about three da; It wasto have finished loading Thursday. BT oI Black Dien at Hastings. VANCOUVER, B. C., Dec. 21.—George Black died yesterday at Hastings, 8. C. Black came from San Francisco in 1859 to dic for gold in Cariboo. 1n 1872 he mar- riea a danghter of Stephen Minard of Emquah Valiey, Or. He acquired large tracts of land in the province and was re- puted to be very wealthv. He possessed a title by courtesy, being Laird of Hastings. oo e, Death of an Auburn Pioneer. AUBURN, CaL., Dec, 21.—Henry Stone, a resident of Auburn since the early ’50's, died suddeniy this morning from a pl xy. He 'n;lu-ummenfln Republican politics, and held the position of Public Administrator two terms. e Traaedy at acoma. TACOMA, W asH., Dec. 21.—Mrs. William H. Reid, wife of a Municipal Judge, this afternoon, while in temporsry hysteria brought on by chronie troubles, shot her- self through the heart. ————— Xmas News Letter. Greatest demand yet. Eighty-eight pages: 15 cents, Has caught the town, LEFT HIS WIFE FOR AN ACTRESS Chicago Capitalist Claims He Suffered From an Hallucination. Returns to Home and Family After a Strange Absenc: of Two Years. His Explanatory Tale Contradicted by the Woman With Whom He Eloped. POBTLAND, Or., Dec. 2L—Early in October the local police were requested to make search for Cornelius V. Kolliston, about 45 years old, employed in and about Warrendale for several months, and whose few friends were distressed over his dis- appearance. Kolliston had been oscillat- ing between this city and Astoria for almost ten months, and although a com- mon laborer, when not at work he asso- ciated with a superior class of men. He was a mystery to those even who im- agined they intimately knew him, for his language, manners and habits were those of a well-bred man, which was somewhat incongruous to his station in life. This anomaly gave rise to occasional comment. During{%lnt week in September he left Warrendale with $400 in gold coin, purposing to visit a friend here. Detec- tive Welsh a week later ascertained that Kolliston had gone to Chicago. Personal curiosity led bim to inquire about this man’s career through a private detective, a personal friend, in Chicago. An answer came yesterday. Koliiston was a well-to-do furniture- maker in West Chicago up to the early part of August, 1894, when he disappeared from that city. At that time he owned a factory and other vaiuable property unin- cumbered. At first foul play was feared, but when it was learned that on the day he disappeared he had drawn all his ready cash from a bank of deposit another con- struction was placed upon the motive for his disappearance by some of his most in- timate friends., Their conjectures were never communicated to Mrs. Kolliston. “Kolliston 1nade his reappearance at his home on the 20th of October,” writes De- tective Welsh’s friend. *‘From what I can learn he represented to his wife that when he left Chicago he was suffering undera strange mental hallucination, which was bis coustant companion_up to the day he left Oregon for home. During all of that time he believed himself to be some one else, and never fora moment bad he the will power to concentrate his mind upon what he had left behind him. “‘This story was briefly handled in one of the Chicago papers,” continued the writer, ‘““which gave rise to an unpleasant sequel, Ada Reviere, a dashing variety actress, being the principal. Last Stnday she called on Kolliston at his home, de- manding $5000 from him, eise she would expose the true motive of taking him from his family in 1894.” The writer inclosed a picture of Miss Reviere, which is identified as that of Susie Maybell, who created a furor at John Cort’s Standard Theater here six years ago. Continuing the letter says: ““‘Being unable to_intimidate Kolliston Miss Reviere told Mrs. Koiliston that he left Chicago in ber company in 1894, going to San Francisco. Subsequently they went to Portland. After he had squandered his last dollar she returned East. This woman accounts for Kolliston remaining away from home so unnecessarily long and working as a common laborer on the basis of lending his story a more truthful flavor.” The letter says, in conclusion, that if the treacherous variety actress can prove her assertion, and Mrs. Kolliston will pay her well if she succeeds, a sensational di- vorce suit will follow, involving about $250,000. MOURNING IN SANTA CRUZ. Death of .G. B. V. Delamater Rzmoves One of the Seaside City's Early Pioneers. SANTA CRUZ, CaL., Dec. 2L.—Profound regret is felt in Santa Cruz over the death of one of its pioneers, G. B. V. Delamater, in San Francisco on Saturday. He repre- sented the best.type of the pioneer—one of those who brought, besides the strength and ambition of energetic young man- hood, a standard of moral rectitude and the impulses of an intelligent and patri- otic citizenship.» ) In the early 60's Mr. Delamater wesa merchant in Sacramento, a friend and associate of Stanford, Crocker, Hovkins and Huntington, the “Big Four” who aiterward built the Central and Southern Pacific system When the railroad scheme was in its incipient stage Mr. De- lamater was strongly urged to go into it. At that time he could command more ready capital than any one of the four who afterward became muiti-millionaires, but he refrained from investing in the monopoly, and always felt proud of his actions in this respect. Just as the transcontinental railroad was completed he came to Santa Cruz and built a store which to-day, after twenty- five years of service, is the best business house in this city. In 1881 he built a mansion on Ocean View avenue, planning it for his final and permanent bome, but gossipers circulated the report that he was withdrawing money from his business for the residence and certain creditors made sudden demands for psyment, which couid not be met immeaiately. Mr. Delamater was supersensitive, and in- stead of asking for any extensions or con- ons he ~old his proverty at a ruinous sacrifice, paid every doilarof his indebted- ness and retired from business. Soon afterward he entered the supply depart- ment of the Southern Pacific, and al- though the family home was retained here, his citizenship was transferred to San Francisco, 10 the loss of Banta Cruz. S St St STOCKTON MINSTREL SHOW. Society Young Ladies Appear in Burnt Cork Array to Swell a Charity Fund. STOCKTON, Cir., Dec. 21.—The min- strel show given to-night by the young ladies of Stockton's Four Hundred, for the benefit of the Children’s and Old People’s Home, not only proved a success in point of attendance but was the cleverest ama- teur performance everseen in Stockton. Before the curtain went up at 8 o'clock there was not a vacani seat in Masonic Music Hall and hundreds were obliged to stand unti! the performance was over. The entertainment brought out the best peo- ple in Stockion and will net the charity for which it was given a tidy sum. It will be repeated to-morrow nightand in the afternoon a tea will be hohf from 2 to 6 o’clock. The big hall was beautifully decorated, and about the sides were various boo:hs presided over by Stockton ladies. The minstrel snow by the young ladies of the “swi T set’’ was the chiei feature of the .ni;ht. They appeared in burnt cork array, with black skirts, white shirts and clawbammer coats. The jokes were all new and replete with clever local hits, and the audience was kept in a continual roar of lauzhter for hours. The songs were far above the average, as several stars from the Eupbonie Club were among the burnt- cork artists. The negro melodies were especially good, and every one of the solo- ists was forced to sing several times in answer to repeated calls. The vrogramme was a lengthy one, but tlixe big audience seemed to enjoy every bit of it. SUNK IN THE SACRAMENTO. Steamship D. E. Knight, Struck by the Modoc During a Fog, Fills and Goes Lown. SACRAMENTO, Car., Dec. 21.—A col- lision occurred about 11 o’clock this morn- ing on the Sacramento River between ‘he steamers Modoc and D. E. Knight. The D. E. Knight was badly damaged aud sank. A heavy fog hung over the river all the morning. The two boats met a short dis- tance below the city. The Sfodoc was en route to San Francisco and the D. E. Knight was bound up siream, having a barge in tow. Both were on the east side of the river. Captain Fouratt of the Modoc gave the prover signal and turned into the stream. For some reason the Knight also took to the stream and began to cross the Modoc’s bows. Captain Fourait saw that a collision was inevitable, but before the Modoc could be stoprel or its course changed it struck the Knight amidships, almost cutting it in two. After the steamers separated the Knight began to drift down the stream, filling rapidly. The Modoc at once went to the rescue and succeeded in pushing the Knight over to the west shore before it strack the bottom. It now lies in the mud half submerged. The Modoc took several hundred sacks of potatoes and other cargo off the Knight and returned with the crew of the sunken steamer to this citv. Tne Modoc was not materially damaged and left soon for San Franeisco. The damage to the Knight is estimated at $15,000. Captain Price stated that it would be raised and repaired. e b TOUR OF STANKORD MUSICIANS, Wil Start Glee and Mandolin Clubs Northward To-Day. STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CAL., Dec. 2L.—The Stanford Glee and Mandolin clubs will leave on their northern tour to- morrow. The members to make the trip. have been chosen as follows: Glee' club: First tenor—E. C.Sewall, W. A, Sutherland, F. B, Riley, E. B. Dawson; second tenor—W. C. McNeil, G. W. Bush, C. G. Decker, F. A. Schneider; first bass—P. H. Abboit, W. T. Young, C. I Dillon; second bass —A. G. Kauiman, C. V. King, B. E. Snipes, J. F. Lana- gan; leader, A. G. Kaufman. Mandolin ciub: First mandolin—W. Bittle Wells, E. C. Sewall, J. E. Lanagan; first guitar— G. B. Wilson, M. 8. Porter, B. C. Nichols; sec- ond mandolin—A. G. Kaufman, E. 1. Bartholo- mew; second guitar— H. 8. Sladen, B. E. Snipes, G. L. Seward; leader, W. Bittla Wells. The clubs have practiced faithfully for three months. Besides the material al- readv on hand at the beginuing of the semester, forty-six new men tried for places on the giee ciub. The freshman class brought in some accomplished musi- cians, who have proved valuable additions to the clubs. H. H. Brown is the advance agent of the organization. Twelve con- certs will be given during the tour. AST ot g DEATH AT VALLEJO. Supervisor James H. McCuddden Suoc- cumbs After a Brief Illness, VALLEJO, CaL., Dec. 21.—Supervisor James McCudden of the Second District of Solano County died at his residence in this city early this morning aiter an ill- ness of only a few days. He was but 31 years of age and ieaves a widow and one child. ix Mr. McCudden was the eldest son of ex- Senator and Mrs. James McCudden. I'wo years ago he was: elected to the office of Bupervisor to fill an unexpired term. The Soaition had twice been made vacaat by eath and it was jokingly remarked that if he could live until the next meeting of the board he would be all right. At the last election Mayor Bergwall of this city was elected to the office. The deceased was a member 6f Vallejo Parlor No, , Native Sons. The funcral will be held Thursday morning from St. Vincent’s Church. ARRESTED T MOUDESTO. Charge of Attempted Murder Against a Gun- Fighter. MODESTO, CaL., Dec. 2L.—The shoot- ing affray here on December 11 between J. H. Young and William Pritchard has assumed a new pbase. Young was the aggressor in the trouble, shooting five times at Pritchard, who returned two shots, both taking effect. Young was not exvected to iive, but he raliied, and a week later was about once more. He re- fused to swear to a complaint against Pritchard, who was then released. This afternoon a complaint was made out against Young charging him with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to commit murder. He was arrested at his brother’s home. Bail was fixed at $2000. SR Tulare Teachers in Session. VISALIA, CaArn., Dec. 21.—The twenty- eighth annual Teachers’ Institute of Tu- lare County this morning began a four days’ session. Of 150 teachers in the county all were present at the first roll- call except six. Among the prominent educators who are assisting are: BState Superintendent Black, Dr. Mara L. Pratt of Massachuseits, Earl Barnes of Stanford University, A. B. Ccffey, editor of the educational department of the Overland Monthly. D Spokane Homicide’s Fate, SPOKANE, Wasn., Dec. 2L—Theodore Cushing, a wealthy farmer convicted of manslaughter for the killing of his hired man, Thomas King, was to-day sentenced 1o seven years at hard labor. On the former trial he was convicted of murder in the second degree and sentenced to ten years, but an appeal to the Supreme Court was made, and he was granted a new trial. He has again given notice of an appeal. —_— Alta District Contest. VISALLA, CaL., Dec. 21.—An important meeling of taxpayers in the Alia irriga- tion aistrict was held here to-day to or- ganize a defense association. The purpose is to begin legal proceedings to enjoin the saie of property in Aita district for delin- quent assessmeut levied for 1895, and to est the validity of the bonds issued over five years ago to the amount of $530,000. gt iUl Build to danta Fnes. SANTA BARBARA, Cawn, Dec. 31.—It is authoritatively stated here that the Pa- cific Coast Railroad, running from San Luis Ovispo to Los Olivos, is to ba ex- tended to Santa Ynez. J. S. Bace, vice- president of the Oregon Improvement Company, which controls the lLine,. siates that work will be commenced at ouce and pushed to completion, ———— Napa Asylum Chang NAPA, Cavn., Dec. 21.—The directors of the Napa State Asylum for the insane met to-day and elected Dr. T. H. Stice as third assistant physician, vice Dr. Smith romoted to the post of second assisant. r. Stice has had considerabie experience as a practitioner in San Francisco hos- pitals. 5 — Governor- Elect Kogers® Ssorvetury. TACOMA, Wasn,, Dec. 21.—It was an- nounced to-day that Governor-Elect Rogers will appoint John E. Balline, assistant city editor of the Washington Post and formerly of Tacoma, as his pri-'| 204 Nannth Broadway; Portland, Or. vate lWl‘fi_‘Fl- ‘grown by exhibi AWARDS MADE AT FRESNO'S FAIR Scores of Prizes Conferred Upon San Joaquin Exhibiters. Next Year’s Midwinter Citrus Exposition Will Be Eeld in Stockton: Growers of the Valley Pledge Their Co-operation to Make It a Success. FRESNO, CAL, Dec, 21.—The first an- nual San Joaquin Valiey citrus fair closed to-night. The fair opened on December 14, and since that time, it was. announced from the platform to-night, 13,000 people visited the pavilion. The yegister showed people were present from Italy, France, Germany and England. The reading to- night of the awards of preminms made by the judges was frequently interrupted by applause and the awards appeared to meet with popular approval. Thanks were pub- licly extended to THE CALL and the other metropolitan newspapers for the attention and space they have given to the citrus fair. At a meeting of the exhibitors held this evening in the pavilion, at which Colonei Henry G. Shaw of San Joaguin County was elected chairman and J. F. Bearss secretary, resolutions were adooted ex- tending congratulations and thanks to the general committee, the Chamber of Com- merce and the Hundred Thousand Club and all the officers and emplofn of the fair for their courtesy and helpful disposi- tion, expressing appreciation of these services and declaring their determination to do their utmost to securs an excellent representation of the resources of the counties of the valley at the next citrus fair, It bas been decided to hold the second annual citrus fair at Stockton next winter. The condition is that Stockton raisesa guarantee fund of $5000 and $3000 for pre- miums. Ina speech to-night by Colonel H. G. Shaw, he said Stockton would uncertake to get_up the best citrus fair that Sar Joaquin Valley had ever seen. The following are the winners of the premiums: Best county dfsplsy—Tulare County first premium, $100: Madera County second. $30; Stanislaus County third, §25: San Joaquin County fonrih, $10. Best general display of citrus fruits grown by exhibitor—J. T, and ¥. E, | earss, Porterville, first premium, $25 and gold medal, George T. Frost, Porterville, second, $10 aud siiver medal: W. W. Henry, Porterville, third, §5 and diploma: F. G. Berry, Orangedale, fourth, $2 50 and aiploma. Best general display of Citrus fruits exhibited by firm or orgamzation—Lindsay Land Company, Lirdsay, first premiam, diploma. Best a.Isi2 display of citrus frults exhibited by producer — George 1. Frost, Porterviile, first premium. $26: J. T. and F. E. Bearss, Porterville, second, $10: W. W. Henry, Porterville, third, $5; Lindsay Land Company, Lindsay, fourth, diploma. Best artis:ic disp.uy of citrus frults exhibited by firm or organization—Hoobs & Parsons Company, Fresno, first premium, dipioma. i Best general display of budded oranges grown by exhibitor—George T. Frost, Poriervilie, first premium, $15 and diploma: J. T. and . E. Bearss, Porterville, second, 810 and diploma; W. W. Henry, Por erville, third, $5 and_dipioma: George C. Roeding, Fresno, fourth, $2 o0 and dipioma, “y Best general display Washington navel oranges, - W. remium, gold medal: Lindsay Land Company, ‘indsay, second, siiver medal: Joseph Carter, Porterville, third, diploma; George €. ing. Fresno, fourth, diploma. * Best general display seedling oranges, grown by exhibitor—Mrs. J. ' Freano, first premium. gold medal; Dr. W. T. Maupin, Fresno, second, silver medal; Bonner Vinepard Company, Fresno, third, diploma. Sest display of lemons grown by exhibitor—W. S.” Buswell, Porterville, first premium, gold 'W. Henry, Porterville, second, silver Berry, Orangedale, third, diploma; J. Learss. Portervill, fourth, diploma. play of limes grown by exhibitor—W. . Heory, Porterville, first premium, $10 and T. and F. E. Bearss, Porterville, sec- . J. Pretty man. Porterville, thiri, diploma; A. N, Stuart, Uakdale, fourth, diploma. Best display o pomelos (grap- fruit) grown by exhibi.or—F- G. Berry, Oraogedale, first premium, Forsyth, Fresno, first Bearss, Porterville, sec- diploma; J. T. and ond, diplom: i ‘Bést th rty Washintiton navel oranges grown by exuibitor—C. Marx, kxeter, first premium, diploma: W. W. Heuory, Portervilie, second, diplomi J. and F. i Bearss, Porterville, third, diploma; J.W. C. Pogue, Lemon Cove, fourth, diploma. Best thirly MeulleIranean sweet Orances grown by exhibitor—T. U. Douglass, Kinks River, first premium, dipiomu; L. Marx. Lemon Cove, second, aiploma: George C. Roeding, Fresno, third, di- ioma. Ziest thirty Valencla oranges grown by exhibl- tor—J. T. and F. ¥. Beerss, Porterville, first pre- mium, dipioma; lingford & Adams, Acampo, sec nd, diploma. ¥ Best thirty ~Parson Brown” oranges grown by exhibitor—T. C. Douglass, Kings Eiver, dlvlonn‘. Best thirty seedling oranges zrown by exhibl. tor—W. W. Henry, Portervide, first premium, di- ploma: J. T. and F. E. Bearss, Porterville, sec- ond, dipioma; Josenn Carter, Porterville, thira. dipoma: W. J. Prettyman, Porterville, fourib, diploma. - Best thirty other budded oranges grown by hibitor—J. T. and ¥. E. Bearss, Porterville (faucy Tangerine), first premium, diploma: Georxe Frost, Porierviiie (iaby bioods), second. diploma W. J. Prettyman..Porterville (Maitese ovaiy thira, diploma; L. ¥. Jordan, Porterviie (Konuh), fourth, diploma. ¢ thirty lemons grown by exhibitor—Ohic Ypmon Comnans, Lemos arvi e, second, dipio- g ¢, Portervi le, A diploma; W. W. Henry, b0 e, second, diple- . . C, 3 mMOon ¢ OV T tna . B, Porierville, four., diploma. ‘Best tbirty limes grown by exbibitor—W. J. Preityman, Porterville, first premium, diploma: W. W. Heury, Porterville, second, diploma; 4. 4. Abbey, Porterville, third, diploma; J. w. € Pogu~, Lemon Cove, iourih, diploma bpec'lb. mention—Exhibit of Fatil seedless limes by J. T and F. E. Bearss, Porterv.lle. g i Besi general disvlay of orpamenta! shrubbery= George C. Koeding, Fresno, first premium. dip ma; Marshall & Wilson, Fresno, second, dipl °m(-;' ‘Bést wenernl dispiay of nursery stock—George . Roeding, Frespo, first premium, diploma; Marsual{ & Wilson, Fresuo, second, diploma. Best display of dried irults. raisins Included= Fresno Home Packing Company, i suo, frst remium, $25 and gold mi ATC L Fresno, second, b natag, Visalla, third, diploma: Kobb & som, osi, fourth, dipioma. O‘ii:u dlspll,‘ly ‘n’f raisins—W. Forsyth, 5!!!“:. firs, premium, $10 and dipioma: Eagle Packing and Storage Company, Nobie Brotbers, managers, Fresno, second, ¥5 and diploma; Co-operative Packers’ Association, Fresno. ihird, diploma; Fres o Home Packing Company, ¥resno, jourih, diploma. & 1 display of dried prunes—W. R. Downing, Visalia, second, siiver medal: Hobbs & Parsons Compauy, Fresuo, third, diploma; Fresno Home Packing Company, Fresno, jourth, diploma. Best general display of dried apricots—Hobbs & Parsons Compauy, kresno, first premium. di- ploma; Fresno Home Packing Company, Fresno, :ploma. e uoral display of nectarines—Fresno Home Packing Compatiy. Fresuo, first premium, Cipio- ‘mas Hobbs & Parsons Company, Fresno, secoud, AIploma. meral display of dried peaches—Fresno Home Packing Company, Fresno, first premium, diploma; Hobbs & Parsons Company, Fresno, a, diploma. S, eheral display of dried pears—Co-opera- tive Packers’ Association, Fresno, first premium, diploma; Fresno Home Packing Company, Fresno, second, diploma; Hobbs & Parsous Lompany, Fresno, third, dipioma. ‘Best general display o jeliles, marmalades and jams, by producer—t. D. Wilson, Fresno, first premium, $5 and diploma; Mrs.’ A. H. Powers, Centerville, secoud, $2 50 and diploma. ‘Best general displuv of caltivated nuts, by or- ganization_or packer—Stockton Commercial As- socia.lon, Stockion, first premium, aiploma. Host general display of ollves by uroducer— George C. Roeding, Fresno, first premium, dli- ploma; H. H. Moore, Stockton, second, diploms A. V. Stuart, Oaxdale, th.rd, diploma. ‘Beat general displuy of olive oit by prodacer— A. V. Stuart, Oakdale, first premium, diploma. Best display of cut flowers—J. P. Johuston, Fresno, diploma. Best dispiay 0f wines by producer—St. George vineyard, Maltermoro, first prewium, goid medal. Best general display of ripe apples by producer— M. C. Griffes, Thiree Rivers, first premum, $10 and diploma; C. A. Wilber, Visalis, second, $6 and diploma! Crockett Douglass, Kings Rfver, third, diploma; W. A. Cowen, Fresno, fourth, diploma. Best general display of ripe apples by organiza- tion or packer—Hobbs & Parsons Company, Fresno, diploma. Best display by organizition (cereals, not less than ten pounds of each)— tockion Commercial Association, Stockton, dipioma. Special premiums were awarded to the foliowing exhibitors: Most artistically packed fruit in frame—Marshall & Wilson, Fiesno. first premium, 325 and diploma: Phnix Packing Company, Fresno sec- ond, diploms; M. . Azhderian, Fresno, third, diploma. est general display of fruit in jars—Chamber of oct of $100000, fully subscribed, has ?:zecn: nrea’n zed to bore for oil in Santa Cruz County. The stockholders sre J. 8. Mena-co, F. A. Kilburn, William de Hart, Ed W ite and A, C. Massey. The busi- ness office w 11 be located at Watsonville. Mr: Massey ‘has gonme to Los Angeles to purciase machinery. P STy ¥aliejo Ok ldren Start @ Five. VALLEJO, Car., Dec. 21. — A house owned by S. B, George on Sncm:nento street, and occupied by Mrs. - _George Wilson and her two small children, was pattially destroyed by fire last evenming. Jars. Wilson was upstairs attending to household duties when sbe heard the chil- dren screaming. Running down to where the children were, she found the room ablaze and the baby sitting on the floor with the hair all sin ed off its head. The little one’s face was badly blistered. The mother picked up the two children and gave the alarm. It is supposed the chil- dren were poking sticks in the fire. soad pa st oSl The Thetis at San Diego. SAN DIEGO, Car., Dec. 21.—The United Etates Survey steamer Thertis arrived to- day from the southern extremity of Lower California, where it had been engaged in surveying. It will remain bere until Jan- wary 1 and then return sonth. GURE IT CURE IT CURE IT CURE IT CURE IT Pimples, Sore Throat, Sore Month, Enlarged Lumps, Falling * Hair. Skin' Eruptions. CURE IT Glandular Lumps, CURE IT Partial Loss of Eyerow. CURE IT (0000 0000000000000 S MEANS BLOOD DISEASE. § [€ ® (0000000000000 00DICO00000OC] 30-DAY CURE- IS SURE. 30-DAY CIRCULARS FREE. HUDYAN [s fie certain HUDYAN oure for HUDYAN ' Failing Manhood, HUDYAN Neryons Debility, HUDYAN Blugs, Losses, HUDYAN Nelancholia and HUDYAN Diseases of Men, CIRCULARS FREE. Hudson Med}(;] Institute, Stockton, Market and Ellls Commerce. Fresno, first premium, diploma; Mar- shall & Wilson, Fresno, second, diploma. Best commercial exhibit, packed figs—Seropian Bros., rresno. first premium diploma; 5. N. Mitrovich, Fresno, second, diploma. ‘Best packed figs, quality considered—Mrs. A. H, Powers, Kings niver, diploma. B-s. display of cheese—T. K. Denison, Hanford, aiploma. Best general display of canned goods—As F. Tenney Lanning Company, Fresno, diploma. Beans—Fitch & Co., stockton, diploma. Art pottery—Stockton Art Pottery Company, Stocktoa, dip oma. . Macaroni—Pe.er Musto, Stockton, diploma. Cacti - Herbert Fitch, Stockton, diploma. Bubach—Buhach Powdering and Manufacturing Comjany, Stockion, diploma. The committee on awards recommended a special premium to the Forsyth Seeded Raisin Company for its display of seeded raisins. The committee further recom- mended that a special premium for the most artistic and original display sign be awarded to the San Joaquin County ex- hibit by Colonel H. C. Shaw of Stockton. S —— To Bore for Uil Near Watsomville. SANTA CRUZ, CaL, Dec. 21. — The Watsonville Oil Company, with a capital NEW TO-DAY. A A Physical Manhood Some Points on the Development of True Manhood by Electric- ity. Reasons Why Dr. San- den’s Electric Belt Is the Only Sure Remedy for the Recovery of This Vital Power. 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