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* Populists. THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY JANUARY 21, 189 DEMOCRATS MAY SUPPORT DUBOIS Rumors at Idaho's Capital of the Withdrawal of Johnson. Will Swing His Followers Into Line for the Incumbent Senator. Populists Switch toa New Candidate, But Fail to Gain N:ed-d Accessi ns BOISE, Ipano, Jan. 20.—The Populists in the State Legislature switched again to-day and cast their votes for a new can- didate—J. W. Ballentine. Two ballots were taken. On the nrst Ballentine (Pop.) received 25 and on the second 26. Dubois received 26 on both. J. C. Rogers (Pop.) received 13 votes on the first bailot, cast by Democrats, and on the second they left Rogers and went to Lewis (Pop.), who got 14. It is claimea to-night that R.Z. John- son, the Democratic candidate, will with- araw in favor of Dubois. The ‘“pull” | among the Democratic leaders outside of the L lature is very strong for Dubois, 1t has peen unable to make an impression. Governor Steunenburg is credited with being the most powerful factor in preventing accessions to the Dubois column. - TURNER GAl.S TAREE VOTES. But Two Washing Legisiators Cast Ballote for Squire. OLYMPIA, Wa —Three bal- were taken in j ion for United States Senator, with no choice and with but little change from yesterday. Squire does not show his expected strength. He got but two votes to-day. Turner, [ree- silver Republican, gained three votes—one from the Democrats and two Irom the It is claimed several more will come to him to-morrow. Cline shows fur- ther strength. The vote to-day was: Baker 5, Cline 1 Davis 9, Daniels 12, Denny 26, Squire 2, Turner 21, Winsor 9, scattering 10. : The Turner men are trving to secure & caucus, but the Populists are afraid of it. The call issued Monday for a caucus, requiring seventy-fivé names, is not mate- rializing. The Populists claim to have forty-two signers pledged to support only a middle-of-the-road which number is not enough for the election of a Populist, as fifty-seven are required for a choice. — o Brivery Charges at Salem. SALEM, Or., Jan. 20.—The House met this evening, but gave no sign of setiling its differences. Efforts were made during the day to bring about a reconciliation, but without any visible effect. The oppo- sition forces declare that concessions must come from the ‘‘regulars,” snd that if Bourne is elected Speaker afterward will be smooth sailing. The members’ pay ceased on Friday last. Ugly.| chargos of attem day, and whil true in a_measure, tantiated. M organization to- bery are rife to- believed to b: cannot_be sub- forward to an Trow morning. - In Zevada's Legislature. CARSON, Ngv., Jan. importance tr to-da In the Senate several bills which were passed last session and vetoed by Governor Jones were ted upon, and in the Assembly the islature appropria- tion bill for $32,000 was passed. s Bnlioting at Salt Lake. SALT LAKE, Uran, Jan. 20.—Two bal- lots weie. taken in joint session to-day, but no election resulted. The vote was: ‘Thatcher 21, Henderson 21, Lawrence 6. The four Populists voted for Lawrence. IN BEHALF OF THE MINER. . Senator Perkins Introduces a Rssolution Looking to the Government Commiss:on. WASHINGTON, D. C., Ja o-day introd Creation of a n. 20.—Senator d the following interests rly defin e ble that there ubiishe | statistics and be of value t und p be and is hereby. 1 d mmissioner of the Gener d Office, the Commissioner of Labor end the directo: of the geological sur- whose duty shall be to determine the best method of ascertaining all the facts eral importance relating to miies sining within tne United States, by & mining bureau, a secretary of mines and mining, & commissioner of mines, ora commission, and to report to the Secre- tary of the Interior for his exemination and epproval & bill providing means for securing #il necessary information coucerning mining | and related indusiries within the United Etates. - INTERE. HE COAST. Dew Postoffices Eatablished in Califor- nia—Pensions Isyued. WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 20. — A postotlice was established to-day at Chat, Lassen County, Cal., and Lloyd D. Ste. | phenson appointed Postmaster; also at Gertrude, Madera County, Cal., and Theo- dorsia Love appointed Posimaster; at Kramer, San Bernardino County, and Charles M. Palmer appointed Fostmaster. Pacific Coast pensions have been issued as follows: Caliiornia: Original (special January 13)—Henry C. Rice, Los Angeles; Granville Irving Rogers, San Francisco; John Harney, Sotdiers’ Home, Los Ange- les; John H. Schmitt, San' Francisco; John Bmelzer, n Jose; Robert Bell, Sol- diers' Home, Los Angeles; increase— Louis Jameson, Soldiers’ Home, Los An- geles. Original widow—Mary A. Conway, Ban Francisco. : Oregon: Original—Eleazer Jones, Yon- calla. Washington: Original—Levi Linniger Hopewell; Charles Critzer, Spokane’ Original widows—Mary Dungan, Van-. couver. et Wife of Srnator Havris Doad. WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 20.—News bas been received here that Mrs. Harris, wife of the veteran Senator from Tennes- see, died near Paris, Tex., last night and will _be interred at Memphis. Sena- tor Harris, himself an invalid, left Washington a few days ago to be at the beaside of his dying wife. i S Acquitted Negro Escapes a Mob. HAYDEN, Ky., Jan. 20.—W. H. Gar- pett, colored, was acquitted by the exam- ining court of the charge of murdering everything | 20.—Nothing of | 1spired in the Legislature | Miss Polly Feitner. A mob of 600 gathered at once, and Garnett would have been lynched had not the Sheriff sworn in 100 men as special guards. e COURTESY OF THE CLEVELANDS. President- Elect MoKinley and Wife In- vited to Dine With Thém. NEW YORK, N. Y., Jan. 20.—A Times special from Washington says: President and Mrs, Cleveland will invite President- elect and Mrs. McKinley to dine with them the day preceding the insuguration. McKinley will arrive in Washington on March 2 and will remain at the Erbitt House until he takes up his quarters in his insuguration. - The Clevelands’ new home at Princeton, N. J., is undergoing repairs and will not be ready for occupancy before spring. Cleveland has made no business arrange- ments yet. It is thought probable that ne will resume his former law connections in New York. SANTA RUSA PEOPLE WEARE. Old Water Question Comes Up Again in an Amended Complaint. SANTA ROSA, Car., Jan. 20.»-The in- terminable and vexations water question bobs up serenely again to-day in an amended complaint of seventy-one type- written pages, with Mark L. McDon- ald as plaintiffi and the city as a corporation with about half of its in- habitants _individually, as defendants. This complaint, as usual, wants the water | bonds declared void and the contract an- | nulled. It also asks that the bonds be recalled and resold, or if not recovered that the water works be valued by the conrt and that judgment for the difference between the actual value and the amount paid be entered against enter a separate appearance and plead in its own behalf, That the citizens and taxpayers of this long-suffering municipality are heartily tired of this sensational litigation goes witbout saying, and strenuous efforts will be made to stop any further steps in this direction. CHILD BU@ 0 DEATH Little Three- Year-0id Katie Kearney Smothered in Flames. A Death From Aspbyxiation Caused by a Defective Gas Fixture—Other | Cases for the Coroner. The death by fire of little Katie Kear- ney, the three-year-old daughter of John Kearney, was reported to the Coroner early vesterday morning. The child lived with its parents at their home, 23 Freelon street. About 5 o'clock Tuesday afterncon the child was playing about the kitchen while the evening meal was being pre- pared. While the attention of the mother was attracted elsewhere the child approached the fire and her dress became ignited. The mother succeeded in ex- tinguishing the flames, but not until they bad inflicted injuries that proved fatal. | The entire body of the little one was terribly burned. A physician who was summoned could only soothe the pain a | little during the few houTs . that the child | lived. Tne Coroner held no inquest, as it | was clearly a case of accidental death. Martin Kerr was discovered dead in his | bed at 662 Harrison street at 8 o’clock yea- terday morning. Death resnited from as- phyxiation. On retiring, the deceased haa the little plug tnat prevents the key from turning round having fallen out. ceased was 64 vears of age and unmarried. Kerr was in the habit of using candles, be- yas. Last evening bie found that he had no candle acd told the landlady that rather than go out zzain he would use the | ga David Morrissey, a fireman, 48 years of | age, was foanda dead yesterday morning at Bartel place and Broadway, within halfa ! block of his home, 335 Broadway. He re- | turned yesterday irom a trip on the steamer Willamette. He left his home at 7:30 Tuesday evening, saying to his wife that he would be home early. He is said to have had considerable money on bis person that was missing when the body was found, and his wife believes that he met with foul play. No marks of vio- lence were found on the body. PSS CYAL: PIUTES ON DECK. The Indian Ball Team Arrives Limbers Up. The Piute Indians have arrived, and and they will be ready to show Mr. St. Bure and his great Alert team what they pro- pose to do for the people of San Francisco. a few hours of Piute Indian baseball prac- tice at Ceniral Park wiil them as good as new. In their practice vesterdag morning they only threw tke ball arouad, to {im- ber up their arms, but the pace ‘was very fast jor men just opening uv after a vaca- tion, The battery is entirely new to the rest of the teain, haying been brought from the Indian reservation. The agent | who came with them says the pitcher is ‘ very fast and will prove a great puzzler to | many of tbe batsmen of this Ciiy. They seem to have no care for their selves. When Captain Roberts was spoken ! to in regard to this prodigality of effort he said it would not hurt any of them however hard they worked. As'a curios- ity they are expected to be adrawing card, for every time they appear on the street a cortege 18 sure to foliow. Here is the line-up in Indian style: Pltcher, Willie Clay-Aquatra; catcher, Willie Addic-Zie- bee; first base, Johnnie Dock-Chakwa; second base, Johnnie Samm-Du; third base, Jimmie Bowman-Dohee; shortstop, Frank Rboades-Dabuke; left field, Louies mes-Sputta; center field, Joe Green~ Weskshon ; right field, Artcn McKing-Ya- Awadsa; captain, W, D. Roberis-Moo. ————————— A COURT OF INQUIRY. Captain C. A, Jenks of Troop A 1s Be- ing Investigated. Pursuant toan order issued by Major- General James of the National Guard. Colonel F. W. Sumner, Lientenant-Colo- nel V. D. Duboce, Lieuténant-Colonel J. F. Smith and Captain Michael J. Burke reported for duty at the headquarters of Troop A, on Geary street, last night as a court of inquiry to examine irto the finauces of that body as received and dis- bursed by its captain, C. A. Jenks. A detailed investigation was made into the affairs of the troop, but the session was a closed one and no information as to the findings of the board were given for publication, but will be forwarded to Gen- eral James for his approval. No svecific charges had been made against Captain Jenks for misuse of the State funds, but as his troop is nnattached and not under the command of the colonel of the First Regiment it devolvea on either General Warfield or General James to ihquire into the management of the troop. e Struck by a Plank John Erickson, s carpeater at the Union Iron Works, was working in the hold of the steamer Barracouta last evening, when feet long fell on top of him. He wi the Receiving Hospital, where it was found that he was suffering from & contusion of tne | thigh and possible internal injuries, the executive mansion, immediately after the individual deiendants and in favor of | the city; also that the city be required to | | 1 cause of nis fear of death from the use of | | when they get the kinks out of theirlimbs | The loug ride made them a little stiff, but | no doubt make | arms by the way they bandled them- | | | HUMANE SOCIETIES AT THE CAPITAL Various - Proposed -Bills to Be Formulated Into . One. Sentiment for Making the Dock- ing of Horses’ Tails a Felony. The Convention Disapproved of Con- solidating Childrea’s and Animals’ Societies. SACRAMENTO, CaL, Jan. 20. — The convention of the humane societies of the State met in this city to-day, representa- tives from twelve different counties being present. The meeting was called to order by G. H. Bmith, and J. A. Woodsen deliv- ered the address of welcome. C. R. Holbrook, president of the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Oruelty to Animals, was elected president. There were present: C. R. Holbrook, Frank B. Gibson and Martin J. Stevens, of the Ban Francisco Animal Society ; Mrs. David B. Withington of tha Children and Amimal societies of San Diego, Wil- liam Harvey of the Fresno society, Sen- ator Boyce of the Santa Barbara Animal Society, Mrs. Lydia A. Prescott of Oakland, of the California Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children; B. R. Banning of Oakland Animal Society, Mrs. Jennie T. Loomis of the San Joaquin societies, Mrs. ¥. R. Shafter of the SBan Jose socie- ties, George H. 8mith, J. A, Woodson, R. M. Clarken, Isador Schad, W. D. Law- ton, Dan Miller, J. W. Beebe and wife, B. T. Trefy, ot the Sacramento societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and Mrs. Tuits, Mrs. Felter, Mrs. Parsons, Mrs. George Smith, Mrs. Ferris, Mrs. C. R. Smith, Mrs. Hubbard, Mrs. Cushman and Messrs. Simon and Erlewine, of the Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children; Rev. Mr. Daniels, Adjutant-General Bar- rett and Marscen Manson. Mr. Gibson of San Francisco stated that the purpose of the convention was for con- | certing measures for forwarding the aims | of the society, and that he had prepared a bill to be presented to the Legislature, and understood that others present had measures to present, and moved thata committee be appointed by the president and secretary to compare the various bills and formulate from them one to be presented to the Legislature. The follow- ing were selected for that purpose: Messrs. Gibson, Woodson, Clarken. Loomis, Hol- brook, Shafter, Boyce, George Smith, | Simons, Senator Prescott, Mrs. Withing: i | turned out the gas and turned it on again, | The de- | | | | would pass more readily. ton and Mrs. Banning. Smith of Sacramento was in favor of consolidating the societies for the preven- tion of cruelty to animals and of prevention of cruelty to children, and also to effect a State organization. The idea of consolidation, however, did not meet with the approval of the majority, and the idea was abandoned. T speaking of the subject Mrs, Preston of Oakland said that tlie identification of children’s work with the crueity to ani- mal society had been a total failure in Eastern cities. She also said thatin Oak- land the fact that the secretary of the children’s society was also Poundmaster reflected badly upon the society itself. Mr. Woodson called attention to that section of law allowing liquor to be sold to children with the consent of the parents, and it was agreed to endeavor to have the section repealed and have one introduced instead making it a misdemeanor fora parent to take a child into s saloon or | place where liquor is sold. Mr. Woodson then stated that $2000 is needed to prosecute the work of the Hu- mane Society. He also said that the Sac- ramento society had done what no other society in the State has done, and that was to send u procuress to the State prison. Adjutant-General Barrett appeared and said he had been requested by the Gov- ernor to attend the meeting and extend the executive’s regrets that he was unable to attend, and also that he would do all in his power to forward the aims of the so- ciety. Woodson claimed that a scheme was on foot to have the law prohibiting ratand do: tights repealed during the latter part of the legislative session and suggested that measures be taken io defeat this action. He also thought it advisable to present as few bills as possible, as they Considerable discussion arose on the subject of for- | and Gibson of S8an Francisco said that violators took advantage of this in order to defeat the society. He was not favor of too many bills be- ing brought to the attention of the Legis- lature, but was in favor of having this matter of forfeitures being given 1o the society made one of the few. Numerous other matters were discussed and the con- vention adjnrned until evening in order to allow the comnmittee on laws to make its report. On reconvening the report was submitted. The first clanse directed Constables and officers to make arresis, they heretofore having only been empowered to so do. Section 16, relating to old, maimed and déseased animals, allowing them to be killed by officers, or taken care of at the expense of their owners, is to be amended by striking out the words ‘“'old, maimed and discased,” leaving the word ‘‘ani- mals.” This was done in_order to cover similar cases to that of “White Hat” McCarty, who, it was stated, refused to care for horses which were starving to death. A clause was recommended empowering officers to break into barns in order to succor distressed animals, a clause giving all forfeitures as well ‘as fines to the so- ciety and one allowing Boards of Super- visors to set aside & sum not to exceed $100 per month for the benefit of the so- ciety. Mr Clarkgen of Sacramento said the |ast amendment was the bill passed by the last Legislature and which the Goy- ernor forgot to sign. Also a clause’ making it a misdemeanor to dock a horse’s tail. Attorney Beckwith of Sacramento was in favor of making it a felony, as he said it was only the rich who curtailed their animals’ fly brush, and a fine would perhaps have but few 'terrors for many: The next amendment was sat on de- cidedly, It was to compel any one to kill an aged or infirm animal at the option of any officer’s demand. + Mrs. Preston of Oakland thought this measure too arbitrury. There are many people, she said, who' are willing to pro- vide for aged household pets and otuer animals for the good they have done in the pasi, and should any officer have a grudge against any one he could, under the provisions of this amendment, order the death of perhaps a valued favorite on slight pretense. The amendments for the children’s so- clety were then presented, providing for appointment of badge officers, and giving them authority. to make arrests and call for help as other officers do. Carried. An amendment not allowing minor childran in saloons even when accom- panied by their parents was also consid- ered with favor. Apew commiitee of five, consieting of . the { Misses Beckwith, Clarken and Gibson and Mesdames Prescott and Loomis, was then appointed to draft all amendments for presentation to the Legisiature. Mr. Woodson then introduced two reso- lutions, one favoring good roads and the work as being prosecuted by the Bureau of Highways, and the other authorizing the secretary to acknowledge to Governor Budd the receipt of his communication o sympathy with the labors of the society as presented by General Barretr, and to render to him the thanks of the conven- tion and solicit his proiound consideration of such bilis ag might be passed by the Legislaturs by request of the sooiety. The matter oi State organization was taken up, and it was agreed to appoint an executive committee 1o consist of Presi- dent Holbrook, Vice-Presidents Charles Sonutae, Gibson, Senator Boyce and Vice-Presidents Mrs. Loomis, Shafter and Withington, who were to appoint an advisory committee to consist of one member from every humane society throughout the State, the executive com- mittes to be empowered to call future con- ventions and regulate the place of meeting. ? An adjournment was then taken until9 o’clock to-morrow. SAN JOSE’S SPORTING PALACE. Broken Up Before It Opens—Efforts of Billy Dacey to Please the People Not Appreciated. SAN JOSE, CarL., Jan. 20.—Billy Dacey, 8 pugilist who came here from Los An- geles about a wéek ago, attempted to open up a saloon to be known as the Sporting Palace, on the Alameds, near the narrow- gauge depot, last night, with a number of glove contests between local pugilists, but the appearance of the owner oll_he building with a number of députy Sheriffs caused the fights to be declared off. Several days ago Dacey made arrange- ments to secure a half interest in the Al- bion Saloon from, William McCune. The name of the place was changed to the Sporting Palace, contracts were let for painting the saloon front a bright carmine and making other improvements, and it was the intention of the proprietor to run a *‘redhot’’ sporting place, When everything was in readiness for the opening last night John Mausfield, the | owner of the building, appeared and ob- jected to Dacey running such a place. The crowd dispersed, and after threatening to break up things generally Dacey sneaked off and has left town. Sl WERNER MENKE FAILS. 4 ZLarge Winery Succumbs to Dull Times and Creditors. SAN JOSE, CaL.,, Jau. 20.-Werner W. Menke, who conducts a lar-e winery on the Alameda, near Santa Clara, to-day made a voluntary assignment to ‘Sheriff Lyndon for the benefit of his creditors. ‘The property turned over tothe Sheriff consists of several acres of land and a winery and a stock of wines valued at about $15,000. His indebtedness witl reach nearly $40,000, of which only a small {amount is _secured. The principal creditors are First National Bank of San Jose, $5000; California Oream of Tartar | Works, San Jose, $2519; Sanders & Co., | S8an Erancisco, $2119; August Pikizhold, | San Francisco, $2310; H. Menke, Ger- many, $12,656. Dull times and excessive interest pay- ments are the causes of the failure. il ga guL Jap Hurt While Jumping a Train. SAN JOSE. CAL, Jan. 20.—Andy Eto, a Japanese laborer, while aittempting 1o board & moving freight train at the broad- | gauge depot at an early hour this morn- | ing, was ghrown to thie ground and re- ceived severe injuries. His right leg was wrenched and he was pretty badly shaken up. He was taken to the Uounty Hos- pital. co Grabiella Pleads Self-Défense. SAN JOSE, Car, Jan. 20.—The taking | of testimony in the trial of Robina Gra- biella for the murder of Vicenzo Esebello began in Judge Lorigan’s court to-day. Several witnesses were examined for the prosecution. The delendant acknowl- edges the killing, but claims it was self- defense. S FRESNO INSURANCE AGENTS. Organize for Mutual Profit and to Pre- vent Competition by San Francisco Insurance Brokers. FRESNO, Car., Jan. 20.—~The local in- surance agents have organized in accord with the general movement in all parts of the State to stop the war that has been going on for some time between the com- panies, By organizing the agents believe that they can control matters, and it is their purpose to establish a uniform system of rates and also increase them, not to any considerable extent, however. The association was compieted to-night and the fo'lowing officers were elected: President, G. C. Grimes; vice-presiden F. M. Chittenden; secretary, Jacob Clark: treasurer, W. P. Nelson; execurive com- mittee—B. F. Shepherd, W. T. Mauingly and F. J. Haber. The agents believe that they can pre- vent rate-cutting as far as the local field is concerned, and then place the ratesata figure that will put some profit in the business., They claim that under the present state of affairs they are not mak- ing expenses. _ Itis also provosed to puta stop to the insurance of property in' this county by brokers in San Francisco. The local agents say that fully one-third of the in- surance business of this county is aone through the San Francisco acents. By asserting their power as an organiza- tion the local brokers believe they can in- fluence the companies to let all business in this county go through tueir hands. The Fresno organization will now pro- ceed to try to organize all the agents in the valley into county associations. prathimn i GRASS VALLEY ACCIDENT. Mrs. Gribble Fell Forty Feet Down an Abandoned Shaft and Narrowly Escaped Death. GRASS VALLEY, Car., Jan. 20.—Mrs, Gribble, who resides on Gold Hill, met with an unfortunate accident yesterday afternoon. Mr«. Gribble, who is quite aged and whose eyesigiit is affected, was walking in the vicinity of the residence of John Powning on Gold Hill, near which is an old open shaft. In order to find her way more easily she walked close to the fence, when she acci- dentally steppea into the shaft and fell forty feet to the bottom. Mrs, Gribbie remained in the shaft several hours before her cries attracted the attention of & passer-by. As<oon as pos- sible several of the neighbors came to the rescue of the old lady, and by means of a rope succeeded in getting her to the sur- face, Although badly injured, the doc- tors have hopes of "her recovery. Her escape from death was miraculous. S e Fire in Sonoma County’s Hospital. SANTA ROSA, Car., Jan.20.—The in- sane ward of the County Hospital was dis- covered to be in flames this afternocon. A serious calamity was averted only by the coolness of those in charge. The inmates were formed in line asa bucket brigade, and after hard work the flames were sub- 3““" The fire originated from a defective ue. S T The Monadnook at San Diego. SAN DIEGO, CL, Jan. 20.—The United States coast defensé vessel Monadnock ed outside the harbor at 10 o’clock this morning from Pori Los Angeles. THEFT LEGALIZED BY THIS DECISION Peculiar Ruling Affecting Mortgaged Liens Upon Dwellings. The Mortgagee Cannot Recover Houses Stolen, From the Premises. Incumbrance Said :to B8 Remov:d Permanentiy by the Act of Severance. LOS ANGELES, Car., Jan. 20.—Owing to a decision here to-day by Judge Allen of the Superior Court relating to mort- gaged liens upon dwellings which have strayed away or been stolen from the premises whereon they were mortgaged, house-stealing is likely to become the pre- vailing fad in this part of the State. Leonard Griffin moved a house at Straw- berry Park, which had been part of mort- gaged premises, and the receiver has been trying to get the house back on the prop- erty from which'it was taken. Judge Al- len this morning denied the citation, and the result is that the house and the land have permanently parted company. The court stated that no order could be made affecting property not a part of the mortgaged premises. By the act of sever- ance, he said, the dwelling-house was dis- incumbered of the mortgage lien. When so severed it became the personal prop- erty of the defendant, Leonard Griffin. He stated, further, that in 1aw it mattered not whether Griffia still retained the own- ership, as it had become a part of the really of Amy Sandford, Griffin’s sister, onto whose land he moved the house. The plaintiff had no right, he held, to proceed against other property until he had ex- bausted his mortgage security. Griffin appeared before Justice Young this morning and was arraigned upon the oriminal charge brought against him, in which he is accused of stealing the house, and his examination will be held later. BUYS RANDSBURG LAND. Lot on the Main Street of the Mining Town Passes Into a Woman's Possession. LOS ANGELES, Cas, Jan. 20.—The jawbone of the Southern California real estate agent, so long silent, sedate and somber, has found « splendid field for re- newed activity. This new territory for “‘the mun with theiron jaw'’ is the farous mining town of Randsburg on the Majave desert. The biggest real estate transac- tion yet recorded in Randsburg was effected vesterday, and strange to sayv the person who had the nerve to invest §1250 in a lot on Main street was a woman, and a single woman at that. Now all her friends look wise and say they advised her 1 do it. The lot fronts on the Rand, nearly oppssite the St. Elmo Hotel, and has a frontage of 4717 feet. It is now oec- cupied Dy two restaurants, a saloon and a cigar-store, and is renting for $170 a month. The buyer was Miss A. N. Harrington, who came in on the siage one of those snowy days last week. Miss Harrington is also putting up a lodging-nouse just south of the Elite Theater and intends to remain. g Proposed City Charter Defeated. LOS ANGELES, Carn, Jan. 20.—The election held to-day resulted in the over- whelming defeat of the proposed city charter. The opposition came chiefly from the labor unions and certain corpora- tions, which considered the instrument inimical to their interests. FRESNO FARMERS’ INSTITUTE. Seven Hundred Listen to Expounded Kmowledge, Picnic and Will Keep It * Up a Day or Two. FRESNO, Can,, Jan. 20.—The Fresno County Farmers’ Institute convened this morning for a two days’fession in the public hall at Malaga, five miles south of this city. [t is being held under the au- spices of the Agricultural College of the State University. Professor E. J. Wickson and R. H. Loughbridge of that institution are in atiendance to give the farmers the benefit of their scientific researches. Over 700 farmers were in attendance when the meeting was called to order this morning, They came irom all portions of the couaty. J. H. Larue of Malaga was elected chair- man and John S, Doreof West Park secre- tary. The most important feature of to- day’s programme was & paper by Miss Minnie Eshelman on *Dairying.” Miss Eshelman is the owner of the Minnewawa | were put aboard. a great deal of attention from all parts of the valley. - L She has given the business her closest study, and bas sufceeded in making it a pronounced success. In her paper to-day she treuted the subject in an exhaustive manner, and it received the closest atten- tion of the assemblage. Many valuable results of experiments were given by Miss Eshelman for the farmers to profit by. Professor Wickson delive: an address on the “Work of the College of Agricul- ture.” His remarks were highly instruc- tive and aronsed the grea'est interest. He also spoke on “*Recent Changes in Prun- ing Methods.” 2 'Fhe day’s programme clased with a talk by Proiessor Loughbridge on'‘Faulty Soils and Their Treatment.” His remarks were of particular interest, as he treated principally on alkali which abounds in the soils in some sections of the county. During the noon hour to-day the farmers, who bad all brought thelr lunches, had a picnic. The institute will be continued to-morrow. gt o SUICIDE AT SAN DIEGO. James Hawley, a Soldier, Incurable and Despondent, Sat Down Before a Mir- ror and Shot Himselr. SAN DIEGO, CaL., Jan. 20.—James Hawley, a discharged soldier, committed suicide this morning in his room at a lodging-house on Third and E streets. About 11 o’clock the landlady heard the report of .a pistol, and on the window being broken open Hawley’'s bedy was found lying, bleeding, on the floor. At his left side was a 32-caliber revolver, with one chamber discharged. He had piaced the muzzle of the revol- ver to his mouth and fired, the powder blackening his face and the shot almost blowing the back of his head off. Death was instantaneous. In front of a small mirror was a chair, in which he evidently sat as he fired the shot. ' When broken open the room was full of smoke. The windows were closed down and he had removed his coat ard shoes. It was also found that he had taken a dose of Jaudanum. Hawley was about 30 years of age, and a native of Canada, where he has two sisters. He had served in the barracks here about two years, and was discharged a few weeks ago from the hospital as in- curable, being afflicted with paralysis. He had applied for a pension and losing hope of success decided upon ceath. Within an hour after his suicide aletter was received at the hospital from Washing- stating that his application for a pension had been placed on file. gt oy okt TRAGEDY AT OGDEN. Probably Successful Attempt at Suicide Made by a Man Believed to Be “Healer” Schiatter. SALT LAKE, Urag, Jan. 20.—A special to the Herald from Ogden, Utah, says: | Francis Schlatter or his double is in the city jail in a precarious condition. He attempted suicide last night and has robably succeeded. About 7:45 o’clock Ee went into the lunchroom of the Union Pacitic Hotel, drank a cup of coffee, and went out on the platform. Socon after- ward he opened a pocket-knife and cut his throat, severing the winapipe and most of she arteries, but missing the jugular vein. He was removed to the city jail and a physician was called. The man urged the doctor to let him alone, as he wanted to die. He talked in a rambling manner, and once asked fora revolver that he might end his suffering. His resemblance to Schlatter the “healer’’ impressed all present, his hair and beard being long, black and wavy. Beingina semi-delirions state, it is impossible to learn his name. The physician says the man will die. e Santa Kosa Litigation. SANTA “ROBA, Can, Jan. 30.—The North Pacific Coast Railroad Company has commenced an action in the Superior | Court against C. and J. E. Berry, the firm | of Heyman & Meyer and the firm of Hol- land & Cauzza. | The complaint states that the Berrys | bave a contract with the plaintiit to cut timber from certain lands belonging to | the railroad company on payment of tumpage, and that this right has been | ussigned to various persons. These firms and persons have conflicting claims as to | the ownership of certain lumber now on | vlaintiff’s land at Freezeout Gulch, and | the plaintiff has been threatened with liti- gation from the various parties in inter- est. Plaintiff asks thata receiver be ap- pointed pending the determination of ownership; that any and all the defend- ants be en joined from proceedings against the plaintiff and that they be compelied to interplead concerning their claims. e b At the Mare Island Yard. VALLEJO, Car., Jan. 20.—The gunboat Petrel will leave for San Francisco on Thuraday. To-uay ammunition and stores The gunboat will go to the Asiatic station. A new spar deck is to be Jaid on the Adams. Some time will | elapse before the ship leaves the yard, as it is the intention to give it a compiete overhauling. SSege Napa College Property Sold. NAPA, CaL., Jan. 20.—Half of the Napa College block has been sold to the School Trustees to be used for high school purposes. The part sola included the main college building. It is to be torn down, not having been used since the col- lege was moved to San Jose. S or Crime of Vallejo Youths. VALLEJO, CAL, Jan. 20.—Justice James Lamont had two young men in his court to-day for disturbing a Salvation Army meeting on Monday night. The trial has Dairy, near this city, which has attracted been set for Friday afternoon, they baviny NEW 7T0-DAY—DRY GOODS. A o DRY GOOD RECKLESSLY SACRIFICED! OUR STOCK MUST BE SOLD, NOT MOVED! LOWER AND LOWER GO THE PRICES ! - HIGHER AND HIGHER THE VALUES FOR YOUR MONEY! NEW IMPORTATIONS, DAILY ARRIVING, NOT SPARED FROM THE SACRIFICE. MARVEL AT THESE OFFERINGS: 42-Inch Silk and_Wool Suitings reduced | Tennis Flannel, 5c a yard. from §1 25 to 50c a yard. Linen Crash, 5c a yard, 4 60-Inch Aill-Wool Cheviots reduced from | Fringed Towels, 5c each. $1 to 50c a yard. 42-Inch All-wgol Boucte Cloths reduced | Ladies’ from $1 to 45¢ a vard. Double-width Dress Goods, 15¢ a yard. China Silks, all colors, 15¢ a yard. Gloria Silks, 25¢ a yard. All-Silk Black Brocades, 50c a yard. 4-4 Muslins, 5c a yard. and Gents' Handkerchiefs, 5¢ each. IChildren’s Bchool Handkerchiefs, 2c a dozen. $10.00 California Blankets, $3.75 & pair. $4.00 Comforters, $1.50 each. Lo ONLY TO BE FOUND AT THE GREAT SAGRIFIGE REMOVAL SALE ~J. SAMUELS, 104, 106, | 108 Rearny sSt. lead not guilty to the charge. It is Elmimed the young men took xception to remarks made by one of the Salvationists and replied in a profane manner. captan tried to eject them from the hall and a fight resulted, during which an open knife was flouristed; but fortunately was taken away before it could be used. Night Watchman Sprague was called and escorted the captain of the barracks to his home, g oy Jackson Mins Disas JACKSON, CaL., Jan. 20.—Two miners were killed in a shaft at the Great Kem- nedy mine by a blast to-day. They waited until they supposed the fuse had been ex- tinguished, and then aporoached it. The blast exploded as they drew near. John Truscott was one of the unfortunates, and the other was an Itaiian whose name is unknown. i Sl Gun Fight at Bloomfleld. SANTA ROSA, Can., Jan.,, 10.—In a shooting affray at Bloomfietd last night Ira Stewart was shot in the right breast by Tom Kelley, a saloon-keeper of that place. There was trouble of long standing between the men, and Kelley claims to have acted in_self-defense. Tbe wound suf- fered by Stewart is serious, but not neces- sarily fatal. Weak as a Mouse! Is that the truth about you—especially early in the morning and after a little excitement? If it is, what makes you play the fool when you might act the man? Let the blood have a chance to go bounding through your veins once more and youw'll find that full joy will come again. Write and get free circulars all about 3 The great remedio-treat- ment, which the famous doctors of the great Hud- son Medical Institute at the corner of Ellis, Stock- ton and Market streets have cGiscovered, is a cer- tain, a safe and a perma- nent cure for all your ills. 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