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| ! e e e DINGLEY'S THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1897 RATES ARE CUT DOW But the New Tariff Bill Will Increase the Revenues. MEANS SIXTY MILLIONS MORE INCOME. Reciprocity With Hawaii Is Knocked Out by the Senators. PEARL HARBOR CONSIDERED T00 HIGH A PRICE. Greater Tax Must Be Pald on Beer Tobacco—One Thousand Amendments Made. and Dass from the son, Aldrich, Platt (Conn.) and Wolcott, n it almost Dt possible y, but the to vote with notice was i up for con- ¢ 18. The Democrats time carefully examine nion of those h previous 1 nnot pass both houses and nference committee in less wo months after being presented to and possibly will not became gus y is stated in the | me when it shall take effect, | . was selected merely &s a r of convenience and is subject to | v The revised bill was more lib- | erally amended than any tariff measure in many years, and a ssual inspection shows that the amend- | muer in the neighborhood of & | or two to three hundred more | Senate committee. | al thing the bill shows a n in the Dingley rates. ber products | rates fixed by the | e contention of Senator Jones duty on hides and lead ore of 13 per pound, and a like increase in the as adopted. It is under-| nave informally amendments in ate as individuals, but to submit o Finance Committee. Under this e Senator Jones has been enabled in an in = over the com- vote is necessary to keep the ublicans in control. of Aldrich, the bill as re- e sbont $60,- 0 from the tariff, $30,000,- | revenue. ockK to-morrow morning the Republicans will hold a caucus ostensibly purpose of effecting a reorganiza- | ttees, but it is likely that 1cy in regard to the con- the tariff bill in the Senate od. | as reported, the retroactive z all rates collectible April cken out. The Senate com- es the retroactive feature un- er important pro- n from the bill is the recip- It isunderstood the nolicy haa not been entirely aban- doned by the Republican Senators, but will be a subject of discussion in the The provision of the Dingley bill with regard to the Hawaiian treaty reads: Provided, that nothing herein con- tained be so construed as abrogating or in any manner to impair or affect the pro- visions of the treaty of commercial re- ciprocity concluded between the Urited States and the Queen of the Hawaiian wds January 30, 1875, or the provisions act of Congress heretofore passed | ie execution of the same.”’ vision was stricken entirely from the bill and nothing put in its place. As one member of the Finance Commit- xoressed it, all the United States was ting in return for this concession to he sugar interests of Hawaii was the privilege of occupying Pearl harbor and | this price was regarded altogether too high. One radical sur provision prosin pound on te: tee prise in the bill was the | a duty of 10 cents a This duty is continued until January, 1900, when tea is to go upon the free list. Works of art, scientific books and wearing apparel are placed upon the free list with the general excey tion of works of artused for the purpose of utiiity and clothing used strictly for alornment. These will be dutiable. The majority of the committee, however, are understood to be opposea to the gen- eral policy of tariff reciprocity. A new and most important provision makes it a part of the Republican policy to increase the duties on various schedules in accord- ance with the bounty paid by countries from which articles are exported. The sugar schedule is so complicated that no Senator on the Finance Commit- tee was found willing to express an opin- jon on its exact meaning or effect. An official of the Senate who had several years' experience in framing tariff bills said the technical construction cf the schedule would afford a differential duty to sugar-refiners of about 3 of acent a pound. According to the new schedule sugars not above No. 16 Dutch standard, testing by the polariscope above 87 and not aboye 88 degrees, will pay a duty of ) a cent per pound, and for every ad- nal degree shown by the polariscopic 02 of a cent per pound and fractions )i d-grees in proportion; sugar above No. 16 Dutch ~tandard and refined 11-16 ceuts per pound and an addition_thercio on all the foregoing 35 per cent ad valorem; su- gars not above No. 16 Dutch standard and showing not more than 87 degrees polari- scopic test 75 per cent ad valorem. Another unexpected provision in the oill was the 44 cents tax on beer in addition to the $1 now levied, which itis estimated by the committee will increase the reve- nue fifteen millions a year. The wool schedule shows 2and 3 cents a pound on finer grades of the raw proauct, buta slight increase on rates on carpet wools. It was alsodecided to increase the tobacco schedules, but with regard to cot- ton and metals the changes from the Wil- son bill are slight, although considerably lower than the proposed Dingley rates. An exception to this rule was found in the rates on cutlery, which are nearly as high as fixed by the bill as it passed the House. e e A Ly CALIFORNIA PRODUCTS AIDED. Dutices Placed on Olive 0il, Fruits and Nute. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 4—Here are several items in the tariff bill of in- terest to Californians: The duty on borax is fixed at 5cents per pound; borates of lime or soda or other borate material not otherwise provided for, containing more than 36 per cent of anhydrous boracie acid, 4 cents per pound; borates of lime or soda or other borate materials not otherwise provided for containing not more 36 per cent of anhydrous boracic acid, 3 cents per pound. Olive o1l is reduced from 50 cents to 35 cents per gallon; opium 1s increased from $6 to $8; quicksilver is reduced from 10 to 5 cents per pound; figs. plums, prunes prune.les, raisizs and other dried grape 2 cents per pound instead of 214 cents; Zante currants, 2 cente per pound; olives, green or prepared in bottles, 20 cents per gsilon instead of 25 cents; in casks, 15 cents per gallon; grapes in barrels or other packages, 20 cents per cubic foot; oranges and lemons, 1 cent per pound; almonds, 3 cents instead of 5 cents; plain een or colored, molded or pressed and me or lead glass bottlog, vials, jars and covered or uncovered demijohns and carboys (any of the foregoing), filled or unfilled, and whether their contents be dutisble or fres, except such as contain merchandise subject to an ad valorem rate of duty or to a rate of duty based in whole or in part upon the value thereof, shall pay a duty as follows: If holding more than one pint, seven-eighths of 1 cent per pound; if holding not more than one pintand not less than one-fourth of a pint, 13{ cents per pound; if holding less than one-fourth of a pint, 45 cents per gross; provided that none of the fore- going articles shall pay a less rate of duty than 40 per cent ad valorem. 1shelled filberts and walnuts are taxed instead of 3 cents per pound; shelled, 5 cents instead of 6; jute bags, 1 cent per pound and 15 per cent ad valorem. CORWINE'S EMBEZZLEMENT. In the Confession of the Naval Faymas- ter He Fleads He Was Rubbed by a Clerk. NEWPORT, R. L, May 4—The confes- sion of Naval Paymaster Corwine, charged with embezzlement and desertion, was read to the courtmartial this morning, after which the court sent a secret verdict to Washington. Corwine said while on the Nipsic in 188 his clerk, whom he trusted implicitly, robbed him, hut kept the accounts so cleveriy the defalcation was not di covered t:ll the end of the cruise. He had two alternatives, the hon- orable one of reporting the matter, which would show him to have been a careless official, or to replace the money. He chose the latter and his bondsmen made good the deficit. The bondsmen soon began to threaten him and he was oblizea to take the Government’s money to repay them. After borrowing from friends and others to keep the accounts with the Govern- ment apparently straight for a time he found it impossible to regain lost grourd ana so embezzled $5000 more and fled. With this statement he resigned the case. Letters were read showing his previous good conduct. One from Commander Lyon testified to Corwine’s bravery in the great Samoan storm. WINNERS ~T COLUSA. Spring Meeting of the Jockey Club Opens Auspiciously. COLUSA, C: May 4 —The first day’s racing of the Colusa Jockey Clab is over, and all the old patrons of the turf are unanimous iu declaring that it is one of the most successful meets ever held north of Sacramento. The pool sellers did a big business, and a great deal of money changed hands. The first event was for trotters of the 2:28 class. The first heat was won_by Lochinvar in 2:231¢; the second by Biid in 2:2414; the third by Candy Joe in 2 the fourth by Lochinvar in {, and the fifth by Lochinvar in Lochinvar took first money, Candy Jos second and Bird third. The five-furlong dash for runners had eight starters. It was won by Lolo, with Venice second and Elan third. Tne 2:45 class trot brought out five starters—Arrow, Prince, Goldy, Ludwig and Daisy H. It was won in straight heats by Prince. Time, 2:2914, and —_— Solly Smith Gets the Verdict. NEW YORK, N. Y., May 4.—Solly Smith of Los Argeies received the ver- dict of the referee over Martin Fiaherty to-night in a twenty-five-round glove con- testat the Broadway Club. As the men agreed to weigh in at 3 o'clock at 122 pounds and Flaherty was half a pound over the limit Smith claimed ‘the $250 for- feit. Flaherty’s backers declined 1o pay, bui the club, rather than disappoint the spectators, decided Lo pay the forfeit Smith. Tue fight then proceeded. ———— To Captain Stanford Athletes. STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CaL., May The members of the track team will meet to-morrow afternoon to have their pictures taken. After thata captain for uext year will be chosen. No candidates have as yet come prominently to_the front. Iti« generally expected that John Brunton "99 will be “elected to this honor. C arles Dole '98, who captained the team this year, said that he did not intend to seek the captaincy a second time. s Keene's Firt Victory atsAqueduct. NEW YORK, . May 4.—James R. Keene won his first victory of the season in the fourth race at the Aqueduct track to-day. Honey Dew, which had hereto- fore made a poor thowing, captured an event from a field of rather poor starters, He was ridden by Sherrer. Pl i Los Angeles-San Diego Relay Raer. SAN DIEGO, CAL, May 4.—Southern California wheelmen have arranged for a big relay race from Los Argeles to San Diego via Riverside, a aistance of 175 miles, to take place May 10. Fifty riders will participate. On the Ball Field. BROOKLYN, N. Y., May 4.—Brooklyns 1, Baltimores 2. BOSTON, Mass., May 4.—Bostons 5, Philadel- hias 2 WASHINGTON, D. C., May 4.—W, 1, New Yorks 6 4 e CHICAGO, 1LL. Louis 2. Rain el Colon+l Mizner to Command. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 4.—Sec- retary Alger to-day directed Colonel Miz- ner to assume command of the Depar: ment of Dakota, with headquarters at St. Paul, where a vacancy has existed since SEEKS T0 REACH THE SOUTH POLE Well-Equipped Expedi- tion to Start From Australia. Provincial Governments Ex- tend Aid to Explorer Borchgrevink. The Swedish Navigator Confident That He Can Penetrate to the Polar Sea. VANCOUVER, B. C., May 4.—Aus- tralia, by virtue of her position in the Soutbern ocean, naturaily looks to the antarctic as the field of scientific explora- tion and research. Interestin theicy south is revived by C. E. Borchgrevink, who has been to the lands abont which he writes and would again venture to their inhospit- able shores. In his appeal to the Austra- lian Governments Mr. Borchgrevink briefly recounts the history of antarctic explora- tion and deals generally with some ot the scientific and commercial results that are likely to foliow further investigation by a well-equipped expedition to South Vic: toria Land. He submits to the Govern- ments a map of the Antarctic showing the route taken by bir James Clark Ross with other drawings. | Australia 1s deeply interested in the Swedish navigator’s assertion that he will be able to find the south magnetic pole that Sir James Clark Ross, the discoverer of Victoria Land, failed to find in 1841. The steamship Warrimoo to-day brings the news that the Colonial Governments and scientific men will take up Borchgrevink’s proposal and place him at the head of a well-equipped expedition. The Antarctic navigator says in proof that his theory is tenable. “I noticed & very low barometric pressure within the antarctic circle, such as has also been observed in the same latitude within the arctic circle. This low barometric indication was not a fore- cast of rough weather, and even with an indication of 29 we had constantly fine weather within the antarctic circle. I be- lieve that this low pressure isin a great measure due to the rotation of the globe and thus to the law of gravitation. While the globe we live upon was still a glowing mass the matter was thrown toward the equator or toward the periphery of the rotation and therefore the globe is flat- tened toward the ends of its axis of rota- tion. Now, I believe that air naturally follows the same law as does the rest of the globe—hence the lower barometric pressure toward the poles rather than toward the equator. “It has been contended against my | theory that it cannot hold good, as it does not act evervwhere within the arctic circle. I reply that rather than taking exceptional conditions in the arctic asa standard we ought to prove why the cen- trifugal power does not act everywhere in the north.” ————— WRECKS IN SOUTHERN SEAS. Fire Almost Desiroys the Steamship Bothweil Castle—Loss of the Myrtle and Burdikin. VANCOUVER, B. C, May 4. — The steamship Warrimoo from Australia re- ports that the sieamship Bothwell Castle took fire 60) miles from the port of Ade- laide. The hatches were opezed and water poured down, but to no avail. The hatches were battened down and water and steam pumped into the hold. Three bundred passengers were driven from their cabins and crowded in the fore part of the steamship like panicky sheep. For three days no headway could be made against the flames, and eighty women and sixty children, expecting every minute to be lost, were accompany- ing the crew’s tireless and never-ceasing ef- forts by prayers and lamentations. Fiames wer: finally got under control and the big steamship was towed into porta mere shell. Not a single life was lost. The schooner Myrtle, which was wrecked. on Barrier Reef, off Lizard Island, isa total loss. The Myrtle was runzing to British Guinea, heavily freight- ed. Her Mujesty’s ship Ringdon sighted the wreck and signaled the steamer War- rago, which proceeded to the wreck and rescued the passengers and crew, includ- ing Captain Inman. Mr. Tenbury and an able seaman named Patterson refused to leave the wreck, though the sea was run- ning mountains higch and the craft was going to pieces. A boat was left for their use, but it is not xnown whether they es- caped. The steamer Burdikin isa total wreck on a reef sixteen miles southwest of Woodiark Island. The schooner Canonie resced all on board. When the vessel struck the passengers and . crew took to boats and reached one of the Alcester group of islands. After much privation they were picked up by a passing schooner. The Burdikin had, besides heavy freight, a cargo of rold. Insurance companies lose heavily by the wreck. —_—— SOLOMON ISLAND WARS. Tribal Conflicts Decimating the Ranks of the 1ierce Matives. VANCOUVER, B. C., May 4.—The bar- kentine Chiltoor, arriving at Melbourne from a trading voyage through the Solo. mon group before the departure of the Warrimoo, which reached Vancouver to- day, reported that tribal wars were raging on the icland when itleft. Foreign set- tlers feared there would be a general out- break. The wars were spreading to many of the islands, and just before the schooner left Captain Keating heard that a large war party had started out on a mission of revenge, rapine and murder. The trouble arose over the murder of two native women and all the islands are aroused. Natives are well armed and it is eared that there will be great bloodshed, and that the awful head-hunting excur- sions will commence again, when thou. sands of braves will scour the country to bring back human heads as trophies. It is thought that war vessels are now on their way to the island MONTEREY'S SOLDIER BOYS. Members of the 0.d Capital Guard Armed With Rflss Used mn the Mexican War, MONTEREY, CAL, May 4.—Since the days when Uncle Sam’s guardians lived in barracks here and kept watch over the turbulent citizens of the newly a quired Territory there has never been a regularly organized military company of any kind until the present time. ¥or the past few years there has been much desul- tory talk of forming a inilitia company in the transfer of General Brooke to Chicago. the old Spanish capital and several unsuc- cessiul attempts have been made, but re- cently the movement resuited in some- thing substantial. An organization was finally perfected as an independent cadet company—not as a part of the State militia, as was at first contemplated—under the name of the Old Capital Cadets and the members were equipped from their own private purses. A notable feature of their equipment is the arms which they use in the manual. These pieces are fliutlocks and mezz'e- loading rifles, whicn have been handed down from sire 10 son since the time of the padres, the more modern of them all being veterans of the Mexican war. These guns are highly puized by all Monterey- anos and the 1act of their being used by the boys of the new company inspires a feeling of interest and respect by the young men. The ancient-pattern of these Dpieces, however, makes them difficuit to use according 10 the new army tactics and it is likely that tuey will of necessity he abandoned for drill purposes and brought out only to do honor to special occasions. A retired cfficer of the United States army 13 acting as drilimaster and as the cadets are otherwise wet officered thev bid fair to enjoy a long and prosperous career and hope to become the nacleus of a regiment that will be as famous as the celebrated New York Seventh. - — HELD AT PORT TGWNSEND. Landing Refused Several Hundred Coolies En Route to the Nashville Exposition. PORT TOWNSEND, Wasn.,, May 4.— The steamer Kingston this morning on its regular trip from Victoria to Port Town- send called at Diamond Point to take aboard the Chinese who have been there | for some time in quarantine because they had been aboard of the smallpox-intected steamship Victoria, which arrived two weeks ago from the Orient. They had had been mustered by Dr. Stimson, United States officer in charge of the station, and none were found missing. Accordingly they were formed into single file, and 330 Chinese went aboard the Kingston, fol- lowed by 24 Japanese. These are sup- posed to be actors bound for the exposi- tion at Nasnville, Tenn. Some months ago the promoters of this exposition procured permission from the Treasury Department to bring into the country a number of Chinese to illustrate their manners and customs in their Oriental home. No particniarsignificance was attached to the movement until 200 coolies had been permitted toenter. Then it aawned upon the officiais of the Treasury Depariment thst they were being im posed apon, and the result was that an order was issued limiting the number who could still claim the privilege of comine into the lana of the Sturs and Stripes. Unfortunately for the Orientals which went through here to-day, this order went into effect while they were en route. They arrived to learn that there was a great possibility that the majority, if not ail of them, would be sent back at once. While the matter was under advise- ment Dr. Stimson, learning that smallpox had afflicted two of the erew of the vessel while in the Orient and that the Victoria had not undergone the fumigation re- quired by the quarantine laws of this country, ordered the entire crowd into quarantine. This was a great relief to the customs offi as it afforded a plausible excuse for detaining the Celestials until the case could be thoroughly investigated. The result of this investigation bas been to limit the entire number to be admitted 10 250, and as already 179 have gained en- trance, only a small number of those aboard the Kingston will be landed. On arriving at Tacoma, the entire party | will b> tran-ferred to the steamer Sehome, | now in the ‘‘voneyard” there, to be held until the customs authorities get through with them. Seventy-one will be passed, and the remaining 259 must go back to China by the next steame Sl nall SAN JOSE LINEMAN'S SUIT. Ecward Saltzman Brings Action for Heavy Damages Bscause Shocked by a Live Wire. SAN JOSE, CAL, May 4.—The trial of the $51,000 damage suit of Edward Saltz- man against the Sunset Telephone and Telegraph Company and the San Jose Railroad Company began before a jury in The claim is based on injuries received while the_plaintiff was employed as line- man by the telenhone com pany. On May 15, 1896, Saltzman was engaged in adjusting wires on & pole at the cor- ner of First and San Fornando streets. While climbing the pole, about twenty- | five feet from the ground, the lineman | came in contact with a guide wire from | the overhead wire of the electric railway and received a shock that threw him to the ground. The man struck on the pave- ment and both his kneecaps were broken. He was also bruised about the head and | recoived @ concussion of the brain and | spinal column. He was confined to his bed for eleven weeks, and it 1s alleged he will never fally recover his health. Dam- ages 1n the sum of $50,000 and $1000 for medical attendance are asked for, Tt is alleged that the accident resulted through the negligence of the defendant corporations to have the guide wires from the electric road and attachments properly insulated. The morning was occupied in securing a jury. This afternoon a couple of wit- nesses were examined. B Pioneers Will Piendo. BAN JOSE, Cir, May 4.—The Santa Clara County Pioneers will hold a basket picnic at Alum Rock Park on Saturaay, June 26. There will be an address and musical and literary exercises, followed by a reunion and dancing. The committee in charge consists of Mrs. Pail Herrold, Mrs. R.T. O’Hanlon, Mrs. W. M. William- son, Page Hollister, J. E. Gordon and A. P. Murgotten. —— Feil Under Carriage Wheels. SAN JOSE, CAr., May 4 —The six-year- old son of Ray Smoot of Almaden was se- riously injured about 9 o’clock Jast even- ing by falling from a buggy. The child while driving with Mrs. J. Bernal on the White road went to sleep and fell between the wheels. His skull was fractured and his face aud head badly lacerated. The injuries are considered dangerous, but not necessarily fatal. Bryan to Visit Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES, CaL., May 4. —Suther- land Hutton, chairman of the executive committee of the Silver Republican Club of Los Angeles, has received a telegram trom Nathan Cole Jr. of this city stating that William Jennings Bryan accepts the invitation of the club to visit Los Angeles and will be the guest of the club on July 4 and Mr. Cole, who is visiting in the East, was elected as the club’s delegate 10 attend the National Convention of Silver Clubs in Chicago on May 10, and he was at the same time delegated ss a com- mittee to invite the late candidate for the Presidency to visit Los Angeles. Lo i, Gallup’s Railway Sale Confirmed. ALBUQUERQUE, N. Mex., May 4.— The of the Atlantic and Pacific Rail- way to the Atchison, Tcpeka and Santa Fe Company for $12,000,000, which took place at Gallup yesterday, was confirmed by the United States court at this place to-day, and the committee representing the purchasers left for the West this aiter- noon to procure the confirmation of the sale by the United States courts of Ari- zona and Cal fornia, through whose juris- diction the line runs. et Nan Diego’s School Cemsus. SAN DIEGO, CAL, May 4.—The report of the school census marshal was made to the Board of Education last night. It shows 3712 children of school age in this city, an increase of 217 over last year. UKIAH WONAN FGHTS & AL Exciting Combat on the Main Street of Hopland. Business Man’s Wife Hears Rumors That Precipitate Hostilities. The Pretty Object of Her Wrath Meets the Attack With a Stubborn Defense. UKTAH, CaL., May 4.—News of a sensa- tional street fizht at Hopland between two women well known in this part of Mendocino County has set the gossips’ tongues to wagging at a rapid rate. The principals were Mrs. Lou Abrahams and Miss Rose Varner, and both bear striking evidences of the fray. Mrs. Abrahams’ husband, Louis, owns a goneral merchandise store at Hopland, while Mrs, Abrahams lives with relatives in this city. In Abrahams’ employ isavoung man named Varner, whose handsome sis- ter was a frequent caller at the store. Somehow—probably with no good reason— rumors began to fly about that the store- keeper was getting very fond of his clerk’s sister, and the gossip finally reached Mrs. Abranams. At first she paid no attention to it, but finally, when the reports were re- peated, she decided to investigate and boarded a train for Hopland. She went to the home of Miss Varner's brother, and was met in front of the house by the young lady herself. Those who saw tha collision say that the sudden meeting of a couple of heavily laden freightcars would have been gentle in comparison. What was said by the two only they know, for there was no one within earshot, but the words must have been of a particularly belligerent nature, for in a few seconds they were banging each other about in true pugilistic fashion. Mrs. Abrahams landed a stinging right on Miss Varner's eye, nearly closing that organ, and was repaid with a swing on the mouth that caused her to expectorate one or more teeth. Then the action became heated, and it would have taxed the eye of a sporting reporter to tally the blows that were given and received. There seemed to be no thougat of body fighting in the minds of the combatants, and they devoted their entire energies to spoiling each other's faces—and with marked suc- cess. No one tried to interfere until Constable Eugene Parr hove into sight and he had great difficulty in separating the enraged women, Both were exhausted from their efforts and much the worse for wear. When Abrahams heard of the melee he at once took charge of his wife and escorted her back to Ukiah, while Miss Varner went: home to repair damages. Neither Miss Varner nor Abrahams is willing to discuss the matter, except to state that there was absolutely nothing on which the troublesome rumors could be based. Miss Varner says she had a right to visit her brother if she wished and that she would not take abuse from any womau as long as she was behaving herself asa 1 an interview with TaE CAxr corre- spondent_this_evening Mrs. Abrahams said that Miss Varner had for some time been a domestic in their employ while they lived at Healdsburg. On three sepa- rate occasions it became necessary, be- cause of the actions of the young lady, to order her to leave the house. Each time she returned and promised to conduct Judge Kittredge’s court this morning. | herself better in the future. A short time ago Abrabhams and his family left Healdsburg, bis wife and fam- ily coming to Ukiah, while he opened a general merchandise-store at Hopland. After establishing himself in business at that place Abrahams sent for the brother of the young lady and employed him as a clerk in the store. Varner brought with him his sister and his wiie. On Friday last, so Mrs. Abrahams states, she received a postal card from her husband stating that he was ill. She left the followiug afternoon for Hopland, and on her arrival there visited her husband at his rooms. In the meantime her sus- picions as to Miss Varner became very pronounced and she paid a visit to the home of Varner, with whom Abrahams boarded. She states that she was un- aware that Miss Varner was there. On reaching the Varner house Mrs. Abrahams met Mrs. Varner. Mrs. Abra- hams requested that she advise her sister- in-law to cease her attentions to Abra- hams. No sooner had she said this than the voung lady emerged from the house, dashed at her and began ralning blows upon her face,scratching her and otherwise disfiguring her. Mrs. Abrahams says she was belpless, and 1t was only aiter she had been considerably bruised that bystanders conld separate the women. Mrs. Abrahams claims that Miss Varner has for vears followed her husband about from piace to place, causing her great mental worry, and that her mission to the house before she was attacked was a per- fectly peaceable one. She simply intended to discuss the matter with the young lady’s sister-in-law, and she was not the aggressor in the combat. Much sympathy is expressed here for Mrs. Abrabams, who has borne an excel- lent reputation during her residence here and has always been prominent in social circles. FOUND GUILIY 4T FRESNO, Outlaw Moltna Convicted of the Killing of Juan Parra. FRESNO, Car., May 4 —Ramon Molina was convicted of voluntary manslaughter by the jury in Judge Webb’s court to- day, where his trial has been in progress for the past two days. He killed another Mexican, Juan Parra, on Cantua Creek in 1892, The report in this morning’s CALL that the defendant had been a member of Vasquez's gang of outlaws in the early days of California is borne out by the scars of wounds which cover the man’s body. He bears a numberof marks on his face, souvenirs ot fierce and bloody fights. One ugly scar extends across the left ear and across the cheek to the nose. On his hands are seams caused by knife wounds. If Molina would recount his experiences in becoming so thoroughly battle-scarred be could tell of many a vicious fizht. The Deputy Sheriffs have examined the prisoner’s body, and found it covered with scars. R et Chief of San Diego’s Police. SAN DIEGO, CAL., May 4.—James Rus- sell was to-day elected Chief of Police to succeed J. W. Brenning, resigned. Mr. Russell has been twice an unsuccessful candidate for County Sheriff and has lived nere for twenty years. He 18 now a candi- date for appointment as United States Marshal for Southern California. —_— Christine Girl Fatally Burned. UKIAH, CaL., May 4—Miss Minnie de Young, a resident of Christine, was fatally burned yesterday afternoon, Her dress caught fire and before stance could reach her she was so badly burned that her death is expectea hourly, NEW TO-DAY — CLOTHING. Ovations are of such “frequent occurrence with us at the hands of the public that they are at many tion. times let do by without publicly announcing the same. But the dreat tribute paid ws this week has simply done beyond the bounds of an ordinary ov ’Tis truly homade that the public has paid this high-class, swell banquet feast of the season, and the high-class sarments, the swell clothes, the swell fabrics, the richness and taste with which every darment hasbeen dotten up, has brought forth such rounds of praise, such spontaneity of enthu- siasm, that we would be the basest indrates were we not to publicly acknowledde the same. Surrounded as yow will be with so much fashion- ableness the moment yow enter our swit room, the styles are so many, the choice of fabrics unlimited, the cut of the many differ- ent sarments, each having some individwality of its own, makes it a very diffi- cult task for ws to attempt to describe any particular- ity as to the garments. 000000000000 The colorinds are rich; they're for spring ; they're new, and, of course, there are many dressy fabrics among ’em, as well as the lively spring colorings. Wenever fordet the dressy fabries for evening wear, or for afternoon wear, or for business wear. This is the royal spread we place before yow at —$10.~ The Overcoats too, are right handsome. Just pic- ture to yourself a beawti- jul Tan Covert Cloth Coat, lined throughout with the best quality of satin, and, these are in the royal spread at —$10.— We defy any high-class tailoring shop to produce alike Top Coat under $35. In this royal spread yow will find an awfully swell collection of Cutaways, of Double- Breasted, Sacks, Single - Breasted Sacks with the Double-Breasted “est. Youw will find these Sarments chock - a - block with the very newest kinks known to fashionable tai- loring—such Sarments as your very exclusive tailor- ing shop, and if yow find themv in other shops in town they’ll cost youw $20. Our banquet window speaks for itself. In the royal spread this week at -$10.— you will not find outside of C,00000000C.00IC,0000000I00C.00C0CI000ACO0N D00 ‘ OPEN EVENINGS TILL §. (00000 0C0000; ® 0O0000CIo0 )cuoocaoooou 14 Frisco’s Most Popular House, where the Fashionable Dressers and the Big Masses Trade, |9, 11, 13 and 15 Kearny Street. R——

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