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THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, MAY 20 e the administration for its ap- esive to go slowin the Cuban mat- ter, and especially for its expressed deter- \ution to withhold certain information from Consuls which they say would b gerous to make public for fear that Spanish officials would vent their indignation upon Consuls who over th ires have sent forma- 2 to the State Department dameging to ause of Spain. received ir own si, th ernoon thare was a between Foraker and the administra- ing Senators to act in the y withbold information on the question, and Foraker, with ap- fulness, explained that it was his, for he, if he had his way, 1 publish ail the facts broadeast to orld to-morrow morning. Asa mem- Committee on Foreign Rela- Foraker had been allowea to ex- e some of the prescribed correspand- the State Department. When ke espondence to tne Senate he sold some of it perhaps per- bat possibly only until it can mitted to the Senate in executive very lively tilt Eikins over the action of tion comre an the e S4GA314'8 IMPO:TANT SPEECH. Draws a Gloomy Picture That Portends a Criciv in Spain. 1, Spary, May 18.—At a meet- Senators and Deputies to- a made an important 00 troops in Cuba, but are sters of the territory trodden At the same moment a 1g itself in the penine s renaces us with a new war, | t ) the immunity it enjoys, while of sepa 2 are germinating »me of the provinces. The picture could not be gloomier. We e war in Cuba and in the Philippines 1 we attempts at civil war at vernment is not responsi- 1t it is unfortnnate in its Reforms in Cuba will not this situation the Liberal ided to break the truce it rdea the Government during the Tue Government has ex- e of the complai Henceforth the 1 throw all the responsibil ity overnment.” was greatly applauded. It ttings for both cham- s predicted that Canovas will be from power within a fortnight. much excitement in political cir- have The ¢ em, tion the b has de st the G OLNEY aND DE LOME. Correspondencs Kead Foraker in the Senatr. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 19.—Daring his speech on the Morgan resolution in Senate to-day Foraker read extracts 0 consular reports to show the actual ce of war in Cuba, but withheld nes of the authors. He also read a retary Oiney to the Spanish ated April 4, 189, an follows: Interesting vy ted as & civilized and Christian dy termination of civil strife exceptional bitterness and s on the part of both com- d in the non-inter- ade relations which and should continue to be of great tage to both countrie ain is subverted and the Government are in abeyance ed throughout the e island. Outside of the panish rule, anarchy, law- The re- upon all are carried on. aking of the interest of the United States in this struggle, Olney in the same means by which communic ons and in all | s the interestof the United States tuation in Cube yieldsonly herself and has led many n to terminate the conflict is the imme- and imperative duty of the United In reply De Lome says there is no effec- tual way to pacify Cuba unless it begins with the absolute submission of the rebels to Spain. He points out that the United States could greatly contribute to it< paci- fication by a rigorous hunting down of filibusters who start from our shores. IHAT RELIEF EESOLUTION, 1t Bay Be Obsiructed in the Howse by the Democrats. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 19.—Oh, we'll give ‘em something to eat,” said Representative Hitt to-day in reply toa question as to the possibility of a majority in 1he House to-morrow upon the Senate joint resolution appropriating $50,000 for the relief of Americans suffering in Cuba. He explained that he meant the Commit- tee on Rules would report an order for its consideration and that it would pass. He said there should be no debate. Mr. Bailey, the Dethocratic leader, said: *‘Should the present minority report recommendinz Morgan’s belligerency res- olution be taken up in connection with the relief proposition, I am not sure yet what ought to be done about debate. If we can get twenty minutes on a side I we will have the best of them. But atever the Republicans propose we shall oppose until it comes ta_the passage of the joint resolution, that ‘we’ll all vote for, of course, but first we want to go on record as favoring the bellizerency resolu- tion.” o Vesurins Watching the Dawntless. ORANGE, Fra., May 19.—Tae filibuster Dauntless was at Miami to-night, where she probably took on board seventy-five Cubans and a cargo of munitions of war which were sent from the North in boxes marked ‘‘hardware.” The cruiser Vesu- vins is in the vicinity on watch, but it 1s believed the Dauntless will be able to give her the slip in the darkness. —_— A Brivish Ship Seizes the Bermuda. KIN ON, Jamarca, May 19. — The British ship Tartar has seized the fili- buster Bermuda on a charee of breach of international law. The engine on the Bermuda has been disconnected. Long Distance Liecord Lowerrd. FALL RIVER, Mass, May 19.—John H. Wius, Fall River's long distance bicycle champion, and the holder of the record from San Francisco to New York, this evening finished his run from this v to Portsmouth, N. H., and return a distance of 251 mile-, for the purpose of lowering his previous record over the same route. He left this city last Tuesday evening at 9 o'clock, arrived in Ports- mouth at 6:30 this morning, started back at 8:20 and reached here at 6:51 this evening, lowering his record 57 minutes. e S ADVANCES made on furniture and planos with or without removal. Noouan, 1017-1073 Misston. CONVICT RUAS A CONFIDENCE GAME While Behind the Bars He Seeks New Victims. His Method Is to Interest Beneficiaries in Imaginary Legacies. By Means of Smuggled Letters He Ralses Hopes That Are Never Realizad. TRENTON, N.J., May 19.—Secretary Shearer of the American Tract Society of New York came to Trenton to-day to in vestigate & letter he had received from Convict Edward Stoddard it reference to the will of the late A. J. Davis of Butte, Mont. Stoddard is serving eight years for forgery. Recently he sent a letter to the.American Tract Society in which he claimed to have been the author of the forged will in the Davis case which was set aside. He said he knew where the orizinal will was and that the will gave $10,000 each to the Tract Society, the American Bible Society and the American Board of Foreign Missions and large dums to other institutions and relatives. Secretary Shearer saw Keeper Moore and was soon convinced that Stoadard is a liar and is using the prison as headquar- ters to carry on a confidence game. He aliso learned that Stoddard some months ago had written a letter to Colonel Inger- soll, counsel in the Davis will contest, in which he gave an altogether different story about the contents of the will, the whereabouts of which he claimed to know. Several months ago Stoddard smuggled a letter to Ada Richmond, the actress, in | which he claimed to know of the exis- tence of cocuments that would establish her right to part of the fortune of the late John Stetson of Boston. She and her lawyer came to Trenton, and after an in- terview with Stoddard they were con- vinced that he was attempting to secure | money from them and that he was a fraud. Later Stoddard smuggled out another letter, directed to Mrs. John Stetson, in which he tried to induce her to buy infor- mation which, he said, would be valuable to her. Mrs. Stetson also deciined his offer. Stoddard is an expert penman and has served time in Connecticut, Illinois and Tennessee. He escaped from Tennessea by forging an application for pardon. By his own confession he was in the Tennes- see prison at tue time he claims to have secured possession of the Davis will, and of which he intimates be made a forged copy. To a reporter Stoddara refused to talk, except 1o say that he would tell his story for $2000; that he had a good thing and would not give it away, ORDERED TO INDICT THE COUAT. Tennessee Judge Insiructs a Grand Jury to Ytuze Knowleage That He Was Drunk. CHATTANOOGA, TeNN., May 19.--Judge Estili of this judicial cireuit, who has borne a reputation for fearlessness in court, lo-day summoned the Grand Jury into bis presence and thus addressed himseli to Foreman Samuel Morgan: “Mr. Foreman, I understand you have information that the Judge of this court | was intoxicated at the last term of court. | 1f such is a fact it is vour duty to indict | the Judge of this court for drunkenness.” “I-have-beard-it-said,” stammered the foreman, “that you were drunk at that \ime.” Tben, Mr. Foreman,” said the Judge, “t is your plain duty to indict this court, and I instruct you to do so if there is suffi- “Idid not know,” said the foreman. “that we bad a right to indict the court.” “I charge you,” said Judge Esiill, in a commanding voice, “to investigate the matter thoroughly, and, if there is one! particle oi ground upon which you can do 50, to bring in an indictment against the Judge of this court, Your duty is plain. Do not shirk it.” LEUTGERT'S CASE AT CHICAGO. Inspector Schaack’s Arditrary Condwet | Jor tae Prosecution. | CHICAGO, Irr., May 19.—If Inspector | Schaack fails to make out a case against | Adolph Leutgert, whom he charges with murdering his wife, he is likely to meet with serious trouble, To-morrow Lawyer Vincent will prefer charges against Schaack and Chief Kepley will be asked to dismiss him on the ground that he bas violated the statutes in re- fusing to allow Vincient to see his client. Anqther affair for the inspector to face is the habeas corpus proceedings in the Superior Court. Judge Hutchinson’s order to produce ihe prisoner was not complied with. Hutchinson entered an order continus ing the case until to-morrow, and direct- ing Shaack to show why the order had not been obeyed. This may place the inspec- tor in contempt of court To-day Leutgert’s sausage factory was searched thoroughly, but little was iound that could be considered of importance as evidence. It will be no surprise to many of the prosecution should make a failure in its efforts to convict the prisoner. Ll e Y NEW YORK SUGAR BEETS. Governor Black Approves a Large Ap= i propriation for Them. ALBANY, N. Y., May 19, ~State Agri- cultural Commissioner Wietting antici- pates excellent resalts from the beet-sugar industry of this State, which he expects will be established as a result ot the bill signed yesterday by Governor Black. It appropriates $250,000 for developing the beet industry and for the payment of a bounty of 1 cent per pound on beet sugar raised in this State. The Commissioner hopes to carry on successful experiments this year, so that farmers may begin to raise beels next year, when factories will probably be built. e SIR KMNIGHTN OF KANSAS. Election of Ufficers and a Grand Mtreet Parade. WICHITA, Kans,, May 19.—At the an- nual convention of the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias of Kansas to-day the following grand officers were elected : Grand chancellor, W. A. 8. Bird of To- peka; grand vice-chancellor, W. H. Swart- zell of Parsons; grand prelate, J. A. Aiton of Kingman; representative 1o the Su- preme Council, N. L. Hollowell of Huich- inson. The Grand Temple Rathbone Sis- ters elected th= following officers: Grand chief, Mrs. Mamie Holcraft of Topeka; | has not much choice b supreme rep esentative, Mrs, Margaret Conwell of Nortu Topeka. At the meeting of the Kansas Brigade, Uniform Rank, Brigadier-General Joseph H. Lyon of Leavenworth was, ior tne third time, unanimously re-elected and was presented with a superb jewel of honor. The next Grand Lodge conven- tion will be held at Fort Scott in May, 1898. The street parade thi- evening was the finest ever witnessed in Wichita. Eiiig ey INTERESTS THE COAST. Work on the San Francisco Postoffics to Be Pushed, and Oakland's Ap- propriation Passed. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 19.—The Serate to-day passed Senator Perking’ bill appropriating $350,0J0 for a new postoffice building at Oakland. This is the second time that Senator Perkins has passed it through the upper body of Congress. Representative Hilborn is disheartened over the prospect of being able to get 1t through the House. He was not able to secure its passage in the last Congress, and there seems to be little chance that he will be more successful at this time. Representative Loud was at the Post- office Department to-day to see about the removal of station K of the San Francisco Postoffice, which is now located in the Palace Hotel. This is a very important sub-station. Iis revenues last year amounted to $175,000. It has been pro- posed to remove it 1o a point on Mission street, within two blocks of the Palace Hotel, as there is not room enough in the hotel 10 accommodate such a big branch office. Congressman Loud recommended the change. It will not b: made at pres- ent, however. Mr. Loud was also assured that additional letier carriers would be furnishel for San Jose. The mail has never been delivered in East or West San Jose, but will be hereafter, and at least two auditional car- riers will b2 provided. Congressman Loud said to THE CaLn correspondent to-night that it was the purpose of the Treasury Department to rush the work on the San Francisco Post- office as rapidly as possible, He saysthat he has not yet spoken to the Assuistant Secretary or to the supervising architect abont the kind of stone to be used, for the reason that he wanted them to get a good start on tue work of removing the old buildings and excavating for the founda- tion before he broached the subjsct of the kind of stone to be used. Mr. Loud thinks it might be well to construct the lower part of the building of sranite and the upper part of sandstone. In this case the sandstone might be [urnished irom the Santa Cruz quarries, from which the Stanford University and San Jose postoffice building were constructed, or from the Colusa sandstone quarries, If granite is used, the Raymond quarries may furnish the stone. In any event, he believes that the stone used should be and will be the California product. - WORKING FOR BIMETALLISH. The President’s Interest in the Subjact and His Instructions to Our Ministers at Eurcpean Courts. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 19.—Great interest is felt by President McKinley in the preparatory measures to secure an in- ternational agreement for bimetallism, and a dispatch bas been sent by his di- rection through the State Department to the United States Minister at St. Peters- burg, in which our four diplomatic rep- resentatives are instructed to pave the way for the negotiations of the monetary com- missioners. Each isdirected by the Presi- dent to sound the ministry of the Govern=- ment to which he is accredited as to the chances for securing a conference between the United States and other great nations iooking to a bimetallic agreement, and urge that atiention be given the repre- sentaiions of the commissioners, France has shown sympathy with the purpose of the commission, and the ad- ministration hopes to secure its co-o! tion in attaining definite results. It is said here that when the commissioners have completea their negotiations the Fren-h Government will join with the United States in inviting other powers to hold a monetary conference. That is the expectation of the President, and it is probably the result of an intimation from Paris. T GENERAL HART'S PROSPECTS. Feels Certain of Some Federal Appomt- ment—Says the Blythe Decision Will Favor Florence. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 19.—Ex- Attorney-General W. H. H. Hart has re- turned from New York. He exvecis a decision on the Blythe case on May 24, and is certain that it will be in fayor of Florence. General .Hart called on the President to- day. He says that he has received an assurance tha. he will either be appointed Assistant Attorney-General, in charge of 1ndian depredation cases before the Court of Claim:, or else he will be made counsel for the United States in the foreclosure suits against the Kansas Pacific and Cen- tral Pacific railroads. Mr. Hart says he een the two places. He suys the President assured hiin that bis name was considered at the Cabinet meeting to-day in connection with the Assistant Atiorney-Generalship, but inasmuch as Attorney-General Mc- Kenna was no: present at the meeting no action was taken. Mr. Hart believes that his appointment depends on McKenna's recommendation. Hart leaves for Cali- fornia at 3:40 o’clock to-morrow morning. SHOT BY Two Missourians Killed and a Third Stightly Wounded. MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo., May 19.—A mob of twanty last night descended on the cabin of John Mitchell and family and poured a fusillade of shots through the sides of the building. Mitchell and his stepbrother, ““Jack’ Cofman, were mor- tally wounded. David Mitchell, un- married, a brother, was slightly wounded. He was taken out and beaten with hickory swiiches until he fell unconscious. The Mitchells were charged with petty thievery. Neighbors threaten to lynch the lynchers. LYNCHERS, e Pacific Coast Pensions. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 19.—Pa- cific Coast pensions have been issued as follows: California: Original—Thowas L. Marshall, Sisson; William Townley, San Francisco. Restoration and reissue— Arlington C. Ellis, Copley. Reissne— George Collins, Bishop. Original widows etc.—Ora J. Horn, Nordhoff. Original widows etc.—Minors . Casterline, Eugene. gon ol oo Two Active Candidates for Appraiser. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 19.—There are two active candidates for the ap- praisership at San Francisco, John T. Dare and W. W. Dodge. It is believed that the former will win. He is indorsed by John D. Sveckels and will likely be by Mr. Loud. It is pretty well settled that Elliott M. Root will be appointed Assis- tant Appraiser. PRt Tramps Burn a Family, ALBANY, Kv., May 19.—On White Oak Creek iu Tennessee last Monday tramps set fire to the house of a farmer named Biddle, and the father, mother and three cnildren were burned to deatb. It is be- lieved tramps did it becanse Biddle re- fused to allow them to cook a meal in his barn. e A Tina’e New Postmaster. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 19.—David Parkhurst was to-day appointed Postmas- ter at Vina, Tehama County, Cal, vice W. H. Marshall, removed. MISER-HERMIT'S MISERABLE END Death of a Famous Old Maiden Lady at Boston. Hoarded Many Thousands of Dollars, but Succumbs to Starvation. For Fifty Years No Human Foot Save Her Own Had Crossed Her Doorstep. BOSTON, Mass, May 19.—Miss Fannie Ricbardson, the famous wealthy old maid miser-hermit, starved herself to death in her impenetrable castle here to-day, while from $50,000 to $100,000 lay there hoarded. She was 76 years old. For half a century no human foot save her own had crossed her threshold and she had not stepped outdoors in all that time. She lived in a miserable tenement-house in the very busiest section of the city. She owned the house and kept it looking as if vacant all the time, all the blinds being closed and the doors locked. Thousands of people pass the house every day, but not one ever saw her and very few know of ber existence. The milkman came every morning, but instead of carrying his pint or half pintinto the house, he would stop beneath a side win- dow of the little aileyway and pour the milk into a tinpail lowered for that pur- pose. By the same device her groceries and other merchandise were delivered. She had nothing to do with the world outside, and devoted her energies to the hoarding of money. She was without rela- tives, and it was not until after her death that her mode of living was fully known. The undertaker’s visit to her rooms to- day revealed t e fact that they were very scantily furnished, the whole value of the old and ragged furniture not exceeding $30. Miss Richardson was the daughter, by his second wife, of Zaccheus Richard- son, who died before the war, and was a tavern-keeper of considerable repute. The big fire of 1859 swept away almost every building in thatsection, but the old tavern and the hermit’s den still stood. It is related that of iate years Miss Richardson has had a great aversion to the old tavern next door, and some say it was because she was superstitious. A stage-driver committed suicide by hang- ing in the building sixty years ago, and thereafter it was said his ghost walked there nights. What led Miss Richardson to take up her solitary life no one knows. HAWAII AS A TERRITORY. Minister Damon, En Route to the Quoen's Jubitee, Taiks Annexation in New York. EW YORK, N. Y., May 19.—Damon, Minister of Finance of Hawaii, sailed on the Teutonic to-dauy for Engiand to offi- cially represent his country at the Queen’s Jubilee. Damon said he expected to re- turn during the latter vpart of June and might pay a visit to Washiogton, D. C., Hesaid: “I am glad to see that interest in an- nexation has not waned within the last four years. That gives us all the greatest encouragement and leads us to hope that, sooner or later, we may become a part of this republic. Other questions have come up, been discussed and dropped, but the annexation of Hawaii is still ripe and creates great interest. I strongly favor annexation, and can say we are ready for it at any time. My opinion is that it wiil be greatly to the advantage of the United States in every way: “Do you wish Hawaii to comeinasa State or a Territory ?'’ was asked. “‘Not as a State for I recognize thatwith our mixed population 1t would not bea practical step. The political parties in this country are so evenly divid d that it would not do to have Hawaii in the Union as a State. We might then hold the balance of power, and that would not be desirable. In fact, that vossibility would prevent annexation. If we can come into the Union as a Territory, or somewhat like a State, that will suit us. We believe the United States would not lose any- thing politically or otherwise, but wouid gain much.” — CANADIAN SEALERS. Appearances of Dissatisfaction With the Existing Regulations F xed by the Paris Agreement. OTTAWA, Oxt., May 19.—In the House of Commons to-uight the Government was asked if it is aware that much dissatisfac- tion exists among the sealers of British Columbia us to the operation of the pres- ent sealing regulations, and that the mat- ter is now the subject before the Legisla- ture of that province. In reply Hon. Davies, Minister of Ma- rine Fisheries, stated that he is not aware that such a condition of thines is prevail- ing. He did know, however, that consid- erable dissatisfaction had been shown of late by Americans in respect to sealing regulations; the United States Govern- ment had gone so far as to represent to the imparial Government the desirability of amending the Paris agreement. This proposal had been referred to the Cana- dian Government for its approval or re. jection. The Canadian Government did not see any reason for disturbing the ru'es adopted under the findings of the Paris tribunal, and had, therefore, dissented from the American view of a necessity existing for modilying that agreement. He had no hesitation in saying that he thought there would be no alteration or smendment of the agreement entered into between the United States and Great Britaln in regard to Bering Sea sealing regulations, and that the same would continue in force and b undisturbed until made void by the expir- ation of the time of the agreement, which would occur next yea: HANNA WILL BE CHOSEN. Regarded as Certain That He Will Be Eiected United States Senator to Succeed Himself. COLUMBUS, Onro, May 19.—Affairs in the Republican party have taken such bape now that Hanna will probably be elected Senator with little cpposition, Thirteen counties have held conventions, and all but two of them have indor: Hanna and their candidates for the Legis- lature have been instructed to vote for him. The two opposing counties are small ones and their opposition amounts to very little. The State Central Commit- tee and Governor Bushnell's home county (Clarke) have indorsea Hanna. and the Governor for re-election. The most influential politicians identified with the former factional trouble between Hunna and Foraker have all along advocated harmony, and their influence has finaliy triumphed. The Democrats are almost sure to put up a free-silver man for the place. John R. McLean, editor of the Enquirer, is the most prominent candidate and will likely be named. S OVATION TO CORBETT. New York Marveled at the Ptysical De- velcpment of Sharksy in the Ex- hibition Bout. NEW YORK, N. Y., May 19.—Ovyer 5000 persons cheered the pugilisiic stars, Cor- bett, Maner, Sharkey and McCoy, who appeared in exhibition bouts with friendly vartners to-night in the Palace Athletic Club, under the management of Wiliiam A. Brady. Sharkey boxed for exhibition rounds with Tom Lansing. Snarkey’s wonder- ful physique caused universal comment. Huge muscles stood out like bunches of steel wire. When he began lively boxing the spectators marveled at his general ap- vearance and wondered how Le would come out with Maher. Lansing, who is Kid McCoy’s sparring partner, proved to be exceptionally clever, and’ altogether the bout was most enjoyable to lovers of pugilism. When Corbett came on to box with his partner, Jim McVey, the big crowd arose and cheered him for five minutes. In re- ply to a demand for a speech the ex-cham- pion said : “All I can say is that I think I am en- titled to another fight with Fiizsimmons, That was the only time in my life that I was on the floor for ten seconds, and there 18 & question as to the time at that. ther men have been defeated, and they deserve another chance to regain their lost laurels. Therefore, I believe that Fitzsimmons should meet me again. Iam ready with any amount of money to make anothet maich with bim for the champvionship of the worla.” This was greeted by loud cheers and aries of “That's right,” after which Cor- bett boxed the usual lively exhibition with his trainer. When Corbett left the ring he received an ovation which lasted until he got to his dressing-room. gy TR ON THE DIAMOND. Scores of Yesterday’s Games mn the Na- tional League and the Standing of the Clubs. L. Pe| CLUBS— 8 .833|Louisv cinnadl. 7 .695 Brool Pitsburz 7 .650 New Philadelp'a.. 9 .50 Cleveland... 12 10 .5 Boston L1130 PITTSBURG, Pittsburg 11, New York 3 CINCINNATI, Onto, May 18.—Cincinnati 7, Philadelphin 6. Ky, May 19.—Louisville 1, LOUISVILL Baltimore CHICAGO, ILL, May 19. — Chicago 6, Bés- Crums— W. Baltimore... 19 16 3 ork.. Chicago ... | Washingion 5 5 17 PA., May ton 7. CLEVELAND, OHIo, May 19.—Cleveland 8, Wasnineton b. 15T, LOUIS, Mo, May 1 Louis 3, Brook- ¥n 1. S Wheelmen Suspended. NEW YORK, N. Y., May 19.—Chair- man Gideon’s weekly bulletin announces the following suspensions for riding in unsanctioned races at San Francisco, Cal., foilowing May 5, 1897: C. L. Davis, San Jose; B. H. Eiford, Oakland; Ed Chapman, Napa; Horace Slater, Phenix, Ariz.; M. Bleuler, E. F. Russ and George P. Fuller, San Francisco; J. E. Wing, San Jose; P. R. Mott, Oak- land; Charles Kraft, San Francisco; P. A. Deacor and C. D. Gooch, Oakland; C. J. Biwdsall, San Francisco; J. C. William- son, Santa Rosa; A. B. Johnson, Redwood Gity; R. @. Barton, Fresno; R. Kobinson, F. L' Norton, D. E. Francis, 8an Jose; H. Ducoty, Santa Clara; Charles A. Wiison, San Fraocisco: A. T. Smith, Bast Oak’ iand; L. Dezert, I R. Frank, Gusiave Sachs, T. H. Whife, M. Meyersand Mr. ‘Thiesen, San Frarcidco; 1J. 8. Brereton, Oskiand; R. A. Gonlter;8an Francisco; J. H. Oire, Oskland; J. Vandyne, San Francisco. e Lillian Kussell's Suit. NEW YORK, N. Y., May 19.—John Chatterton (Sig. Perugini) sailed for Europe to-day, but before leaving, the World will say to-morrow, he was ap. prised that a divorce suit is to be in- stituted by his wife, Lillian Russell, Little is known of the details beyond that statutory grounds will not be named in the suif, which in consequence will be filed in another State. Perugini told a friend that he would not contest the sc- tion. STt fe Kilted Himoetf on Pullman’s Lawn: CHICAGO, ILL., May 19.—An unknown man, 45 years old, with a gray mustache, shot and killed himself on the lawn of Palace Car Maguaie George M. Puilman’s valatial residence on the South side this afternoon. The female members of the Pailman family were visibly shocked by the occurreuce, us were also the oiher resi- dents of the fashionabie neighborhood. G g Prominent Canadian’s Swicide, OTTAWA, Ost., May 19. — Laforce Langevin, the only son of Sir Hector Langevin, ex-Minister of Public Works in the Cabinet of the late Sir John Mec- Donald, committed suicide at his father’s home in Quebec at noon to-day. He was aman of peculiar disposition. He took active partin labor agitation and of late bad shown signs of despondency and ill health, to which his suicide is attributed. MODESTO WOMAN BRUTALLY SLAIN Cold-Blooded Crimeofa Worthless Colored Ruffian. After Constantly Beating His Wife He Finally Takes Her Life. The Victim a Hard-Working Cook Who Had Supported Both for Years. MODESTO, CAL., May 19.—This morn- ing, between 6 and 7 o'clock, in the sub- urbs of this city, James Berry, a colored ruffian, shot and instantly killed his wife, Alice, in the most cold-blooded manner. For some time it has been known among the colored population that Berry was treating his wife cruelly and that she lived in constant fear of him, though she her- self was silenced by his threats to murder her ii she ever made complaint against him. It came out at the Coroner's inquest that Berry was never known to work, but that the wife labored hard for the support of both. She had been a servant of the late J. D. Epencer up to his death, and up to yesterday she was engaged at the home of . F Tucker, a prominent real estate agent G. this city, who says Mrs. Berry was in every way a good servant and a good woman. Yesterday Mrs. Berry’'s employe: noticed that she was in great distress, and upon inquiry she reluctantly told of her husband beating her the hight before and of her terror of him. About 8 o’clock las: night Sheriff Purvis was called to Mr. Tucker’s residence, where he found Berry, and ordered him to go away and behave himeelf. Berry went sullenly away, mut- tering to bimself. Alice Berry did mnot go0_home, but went to the house of a neighbor, Mrs. Belle Campbell, and asked to stay all night. She was admitted and given a room, where she remained until disturbed, about- hali-past 6, by the ap- proach of her furious husband. The latter went to the different doo; d windows knocking and demanding entrance, but Mrs. Campbell, in obedience to the terri- fied wife, said nothing. The murderer finally crept in at the sit- ting-room window, and, conironting Mrs, Campbeil, asked for Alice. He received the response, ‘‘She is not here,” but at this juncture Berry discovered his wife leaving the place by the back way, and followed in pursuit to & bouse near by, which his wife had entered. He demanded entrance, which was retused. He then forced his way through the house toward the barn, caught his wife and proceeded to beat her unmercifully. all the time using fearfuily obscene language. As his wife fled across the street, dressed ouly in her night clothes, toward Mrs. Campbell's, the murderer fired at her. He followed her to the room in which she slept last night snd completed his work by shooting a 38-caliber buliet through ber breast, severing the aorta. He then walked out of doors, where he saw the frightened Mrs. Campbell,and said: “She's there. I've killed her.” He afterward went downtown and gave himself up to Marshall Young, who was aiready look- ing for him. The prisoner, when called on this after- noon for an interview by a CALL repre- sentative, swaggered forth with his hat on one side of his bullet head and said: “All that I have to say 1s that me and my wife bad a falling out Sunday night and she called me a liarand I slapped her. Yesterday' she refused to go home with me. That's all [ got to say. Her and me nad a falling-out and I shot her,"” GOULD 42D MNISs CLEMMONS. Start for Europe Together to Spend the Summer. NEW YORK. N. Y., May 19.—The for- mer actress, Miss Katherine Clemmons, was a passenger on the Paris for Europe to-day. Howard Gould went with her. Itis said that the two will remain in Eu- rope for the summer. Several times reports that Gould and Miss Ciemmons were engaged have bern started, only to be contradicted. The latest reviyal of the rumor was in Janu- ary, when Mrs, Dayan, the mother of Miss Clemmons, formallv announced the engagement. If Gould marries Miss Clemmons without obtaining the consent of George and Helen Gould he wiil Tie fice $5,000,000 under his father's will. T Defaulter's Sentence Confirmed. LINCOLN,NEBR., May 19.—The State Su- preme Court to-day confirmed the sen- tence of Henry Bolin, the defaulting Uity Treasurer of Omaha: He stole $200,000. and was sentenced to pay a fine of doubie that amount and serve hineteen years in SPRCIAL (fferings FOR THIS WEEK! Commencing To-Gay We shall place on sale 500 pieces of 3 New Organdies In choice designs, at 83c a Yard, Worth 15c. 500 pieces of IMPORTED Dimities In neat choice designs, ”'mc a Yard, Worth 25c. Extra Special! 2000 yards of Quality Foulards! Full 27 inches wide, in new effects, at 50c a Yard. SEE Wlflflfi DISPLAY. LIVINGSTON BROS., 123 to 129 POST STREET. Extra Afewitems pi cked at random from This WBEK ourimmense stock Only, == Money-Savers: the penitentiary. ANNUAL NEW TO-DAY. “SLOANE’S” (LEARANCE SALE! CARPETS. Immense Line of Tapestry Brussels at 65 cents per yard. Mottled Moquettes and Axminsters at 80 cents per yard. Saxony Axminsters and Best Grade Moquettes at 95 cents per yard. Standard Grade Wilton Pile Velvets at 97} cents per yard. High Pile Velvet, highest grade manufactured, at $1.25 per yard. The above prices include Sewing, Laying and Lining. RUG S s 1000 EXTRA QUALITY SMYRNA RUGS. Size 18x36 inches............80 cents each Size 26x54 inches...............81.75 each Size 30x60 inches. .. Size 36x72 inches. .$2.10 each ..$3.00 each LACE CURTAINS. 1000 pairs Irish Point Lace Curtains in all grades at WHOLESALE COST. 1000 pairs Nottingham Lace Curtains from 60 ceats per pair and upward. Similar reductions prevail throughout our ENTIRE STOCK in DRAPERY DEPARTMENT. W. & J. SLOANE & CO., CARPETS, FURNITURE, UPHOLSTERY, 641 to 647 MARKET STREET. .| street. ‘Telephone Church’ 15, Shelf Oilcloth, per roll.. 400 Italian Shell Fancy Hairpins, no two alike.. (Former price 25¢ and 35¢). 200 Italian Shell Fancy Hairpins.21c (Former price s50c and 65c). Sterling Silver-plated Dinner Knives, set of siX.......... Hat Racks, 10 pins, cut to. Vienna Hat Racks, formerly sold for $1.00..3 pins... 53¢ formerly sold for $1.50..4 pins... 83c formerly sold for $2.00..5 pins...$1.03 Oak Stands, reduced from $1.50 and $2. Fine Stationery, 6 tints, 24 sheets each of paper and envelopes.....16¢ = W 718-722 Market St., 23-27 Geary St. 64c 8¢ 77c CLOSE ONE EYE st ToeN THE OTHER IF You CANNOT SEE EQUALLY WELL BOTH NEAR. AND FAR CALL AND SEE US. APHIC OPTICIANS PO suppuies A JUENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS * o, Y% 642 MARKET ST. 4% UNDLRCHRONICLE BUILDING v NOTARY PUBLIC, A. J. HENRY, NOTARY BUBLIC, MARKET =T., OPP. PALACE HOTEL 6 hone 670, Residence 909 Velencia

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