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THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1900. 3 COULTERVILLE . STAGE DASHES OVER A GRADE Driver 0°Connell Killed and Several Passengers Injured. e ACCIDENT DOE TO A RONAWAY i Breaking of a Bit Causes the Man Having Charge of the Reins to Lose Control of His Six-Horse Team. L IDENTIFIES ORTEGA AS HER ASSAILANT Grace Gamble Testifies at the Trial of the Pugilist in San Jose. # Lewis Cornaro, a celebrity of the six- teenth century, who, by careful ‘Ilvlng. reached the age of one hundred years, hale, hearty and with the faculties unime paired, has left us the following maxe ims which it were well to heed: * It Is not good to eat too much, nor fast’ R too long, nor do anything clse that is pres ternatural.” «0ld men fast casily: men of ¥ipe age can fast almost as much; but young per- sons and children that are brisk and lively, can hardiy fast st all” In comparison with other foods, but a | B small quanity of H-O (Hornby's Steam # Cooked Oatmeal) is necessary to furnish sufficient sustenance for either the old or B the young, the food value of one pound of H-0 being cqual to one gad threc-quarter Nine pounds of cooked fish, of E Forty-six pounds of oysters. It mixes better with cream.” " WELLMAN, PECK &CO0. SOLE AGENTS EDITH EARTER LES A ST FOR DIVORCE \Daughter of James W. Rea Asks the Court to Set « Her Free. R 'FAILURE T0 PROVIDE ALLEGED —_— | Charges in Her Complaint That Her: Husband Makes No Attempt to Care for Herself and | Child. | LS A Special Dispatch to The Call. | SAN JOSE, Oct. An epidemic for di- | struck the u Du s a score or more div n brought, in failure ter wz mes W. at the home of her PERILOUS VOYAGE OF THE CHARLES D. LANE| Only the Presenceof an Expert Boiler- | Maker as a Passenger Pre- | vents Disaster. PORT TOWNSEND, Oct temp . marked by a thor- ough breakdown of the motive power, an | overloading = and a scarcity of provisions, s Charles D. Lane reached Port Townsend t sev- yme. Several times looked as if the end sengers and crew agree was aboard ked so badly half days the vessel, a ry waves of COMING TO ORGANIZE GOOD ROADS CLUBS President Moore of the National As-9 sociation En Route to California. TACOMA, Oct H. Mocre « sociat th fot assoclations to rg of Frwhl roads. Con- | t will be at- 0. Eldridge, Assist Di- d Inquiry at Washington. | tions will elect delegates to »od Toa irrigation e held in Chicago Nove: Moore attended district cony HAT FOR A CUB BEAR| | Young Hunter Shoots and Instantly Kills a Comrade Near Wil- i liams. | WILLIAMS, Oct. 17.—One of the saddest accidents that has taken place here in| years occurred yesterday, when young | se accidentally shot and killed | The two boys, who were close friends, were hunting in the vicinity of Bill Williams Mountain. They had got sep »d, one going one way and the oth- e ‘opposite direction” around a hill. ee lay down beneath a n coming near oc a tree and ub bear. After some time took aim ng the spot, he found through 'the head, i HEALTH OFFICIALS WILL MEET IN SAN FRANCISCO Action Relative to Quarantine May | Be Considered by the State | Board. SACRAMENTO, Oct. 17.—The State Board of Health's quarterly meeting held at the office of Secretary Matthews at the Capitol t a brief affair. All the | ce Dr. Wins- | 4 The retary to approve f Dr. Archibald, appointed vet- nary surgeon for the board under Gov- or Budd and serving until the appoint- ment of te Veterinarian by Governor Gage. Dr. Crowley of d said there were likely to be some matters requiring | the tion of the board at San Fran- | cisco relative to qu rtine and the board adjourned to meet at_the Grand Hotel in San Francisco on November 10 at 1 o’cloc NS IR INTERESTS THE COAST. | Postofice Appointments and List of Pensions Granted. WASHINGTON, Oct. 17.—Postmaster commissioned—Oregon: Martha A. Cast- ley. Postmasters appoint- F. Hamilton, Holly, Linn | . W. Pugh, restgned; Hen- | ance, Shelburn, Linn County, . B. Washburn, h R. D. Sa ley, Jordan V: ed—Oregon County H Cross, resigned New Shak, Chehalis Coun- | Gradl, resigned. | t pensions have been grant- ed as follo California: Original—Retiben C. Joiner, | Loleta, $12; Richard M 3 | co, Increase—Samuel Heck, S8an Ber- nardino, $8. Original widows—Minors of | Willlam E. Chiids, Santa Monica, $12. | _ Oregon: War with pain, original— | "ahn M. Jones, Forest Grove, $8. | Washington: ' Original — George M. | Brown, Mukiiteo, $6; Oilver A. Van Hoy, Goldendale, $10; Howard Brooks, Deer. Park, $8 | g San Jose’s Catholic Fair. SAN JOSE, Oct. 17.—The elite of the city gathered iIn force at Turn Verein Hall this evening at the opening of St. | Joseph’'s Church falr. — Vari-colored Streamers and flowers and plants of all kinds had transformed the place into one of beauty. About the sides are booths where refreshments and rnncdv articles of all kinds are sold. In an _adjoining hall Gancing is indulged in. The fair is for the benefit of St. Joseph's Church and will continue until Saturday, October 27. o A SAN JOSE, Oct. 17.—The count of registered voters was concluded by the County Clerk this "y the total registrati em-l afternoon, -~ this city to ke | Gertrude Thompson and Dr. Virgil Hoffer | were largely in favor of public meetings, | Grand Encampment shows a net gain of | 167 from January 1 to July 1 of the cu:- | who were not delegates to the TWO FAIR DAUGHTERS OF SANTA ROSA ARE LED TO THE MARRIAGE ALTAR Miss Gertrude Thompson Becomes the Bride of Dr. Virgil Hoffer and Miss Fannie Reynolds Is Wedded to | | | . 15% e B s Gharles 0. Dunbar. m— = PRINCIPALS IN TWO WEDDINGS SOLEMNIZED YESTERDAY AT THE CITY OF ROSES. | ANTA ROSA, Oct. 17.—Two of Santa Rosa's falrest daughters were led to the ‘marriage altar by two of her most popular young men. At high of La Fi cn, under a true lovers' knot e roses and white tulle, Miss their troth in the presence of and immediate friends. The bride was gowned in a suit of pastel blue cloth, with gold point lace trimmings, and carried ¢ Hoffer wore wi conventional black. The ccording to the ritual of church and was con- William Martin, Miss ved the wedding march. t followed, covers be- for thirty gues The decora- e dining room were of scarlet combined whh smilax and the the niece of Mrs. Emmet ir: ohnson of this nk H. Gould of San charming brunette nts and prominent has spent her en- is very popular in this younger set. he-son of Mr. and Mrs. h troke of 9 this evening, at the the bride’'s parents on College the lives and hearts of two young ders we united in the presence | w friends gn he prin- | N Fannie Reynolds and | bar. The pretty home decorated in smilax » white blossoms. The 1in the dinin Juster of white carnations. Dr. | R, where the scene combined mirth and beauty. Mr, and Mrs. Dunbar were the recipierts of many costly and beautiful presents. The bride is a tall, graceful blonde of prepossessing face and manners. The groom is the business manager of the Press-Democrat and a young man stand- ing high in social and business circles. He is at present a member of the Democratic State Central Committee and is a promi- nent Native Son. - e — GERTRUDE STER WEDS EDWARD W. MANSFIELD Sequel to an Attachment Formed | ‘When the Actress Was an Amateur. LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17.—Gertrude Fos- ter, the talented young actress, whose home is in this city, was to-day married to Edward W. Mansfield, manager of the Fisher Opera-house at San Diego. The ceremony was witnessed only by friends, ev. J. S. Thomson officiating at Simpson Tabernacie. The marriage to-day was the result of an affection formed six years ago, when Ed Mansfield was treasurer of the Grand Opera-house here, and Gertrude Foster, still in her teens, was an aspirant for dramatic honors {n an amateur perform- ance. Mansfield fell in love at first sight, but_has had to wait patiently until Ge trude Foster had achieved at least a fair | share of coveted fame. The bride was given away by mother, Mrs. Mott of this city. -— COOPERS - DEWART NUPTIALS. Marriage Solemnized in St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Gilroy. GILROY, Oct. 17.—At St. Mary’s Catho- lic Church this morning Miss Laura Dew- art, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Dewart of Gilroy became the wife of Louis P. Coopers of San Jose. The brides- < Miss Agnes Coopers of San Jose, an, 1 Dewart acted as best man. The church was beautifully decorated, the prevalling colors oeing pink. white and_green. The couple were united by the Rev. Father Hudson under an arch of her DR, VIRGIL. o TEOSIEE + smilax and pink roses. The ceremony was followed by a nuptial mass, the choir of the church assisting In the service, Mrs. h.nry Hecker rendered Handel's “Largo” on the violin. The organist, Miss Wini- fred Fitzgerald, played the bridal chorus | from_‘‘Lohengrin” as the couple enterea, | and Mendelssohn's “Wedding March” as the party fssued from the church. At the home of the bride's parents an elalorats | wedding breakfast was served. H Mr. and Mrs. Coopers will reside in San Jose on thefr return from their bridal trip to the bgy citie: ——— VALLEJOITES WED AT NAPA. James H. MacLean and Miss Char- | lotte Inman the Principals. NAPA, Oct. 17.—James H. MacLean and | Miss Charlotte Inman, both residents of Vallejo, were united in marriage in St. Mary's F.é)lsr‘npnl Church here this after- fSoon_at o'clock by Rev. W. B. Thorn. e affair was a quiet one, the ceremony being witnessed by only a few intimate friends of the bride and groom. After | congratulations were extended to the | happy couple the wedding party repaired | to the Palace Hotel, where a wedding lun- | cheon was partaken of. Mr. and Mrs, MacLean have hosts of friends in Vallefo, where they will make their future home. The groom is engaged in business there. Sl i Wedding at Sonoma. SONOMA, Oct. 17.—Miss Elsie G. Apple- ton and Dr. Hartley Gottenberg were married to-day at the Appleton home on | Broadway. Rev. C. D. Milliken, pastor | of the Congregational church, officiated. | Dr. and Mrs. Gottenberg left on the after- noon train for a trip south. Upon their | return a reception will be tendered them at Unfon Hall, 300 guests to participate. —_— 0dd Fellows Select Fresno as Their Meeting Place for Next Year. | Spectal Dispatch to The Call. EDDING, Oct. 17.—By a unani- mous vote Fresno was to-day designated as the next meeting place of the Grand Encampment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Fresno had such a long lead for the coveted honor that the other con- | testing citles withdrew from the race. At to-day’s session of the Grand En- campment the election of grand officers | took place, the nominations having been made yesterday. R. D. Gummoe of Nevada City was elected grand patriarch; | t Alameda, grand high ; A. C. Bates of Ban Jose, grand senfor warden; William H. Barnes of S8an Francisco, grand scribe (re-elected); | Henry C. George of San Francisco, grand | treasurer (re-elected); Joseph Foster of San Diego, grand representative; H. S. Winn, W. 8. Potter and F. A. Weck of | San Francisco, grand trus | John A. Foster of San elected grand juniot warden. There were | six candidates for this office, Redding having one in the person of Louis Moore. | Mr. Moore received a flattering testi- montal, being second in the race. The other candidates were W. H. Woodbridge | of Stockton, James Ashman of Los Ange- | W, Dubois_of San Francisco and | Jessen of Watsonville. riarch ter of San Diego Iy chosen representative 19 | and Lodge. Action of Francisco was | overeign interest to all Odd Fellows was the con- firmation this morning of a decision by Grand Patriarch Foster to the effect that all moneys recelived for an encampment, Whether dues from members or interest | accruing from bank deposits, must be re- | ported to and go through the books of the scribe. Reports of fleputies and grand officcrs The membership of the instal jons, etc, rent year. During the same period two encampments were Instituted, one at Han ford and the other at Snelling; two werc in process of formation and two that had been dormant were reviyed. The Grand Encampment officlally an- nounced itself as delighted with the re ception accorded it in Redding. Xt Armory Hall this evening the Pa- triarctal and Golden Rule degrees were conferred by Occidental Encampment of Sacramento and Oriental Encampment ot San Franeisco. For the amusement of sy T visitors and En- campment a football game took place at Recreation Park this afternoon between the Shasta County and Willows high school teams. The Rebekah drill corps of San Francisco and Stockton and the Pa- triarchs Militant band were In attendance as invited guests of the students. Wil- lows won the game by a score of 20 to 0. John T. Reid, a Redding player, had both bones of his right leg broken just above the ankle, On East street between 5 and 6 o'clock the cantons of San Francisco, Oakland, Stockton and Sacramento went through dress parade and drill, passing in review before General H. O. Brower and his staff officers. Several thousand people viewed the exhibition. To-morrow morning at 10:30 o'clock the grand parade will start. The pageant wiil attract many visitors. In the evening there will be a ball in honor of the city's guests. —_— LOS ANGELES, Oct. sm—The ‘“‘scrippers’ case was recalled to public attention by an application filed last week and argued ay before Judge Welborn, for permission to file with the Grand Jury a statement from the “scrippers,” which, it is sald, includes names of persons the ‘'scrippers’ desire to have sum- moned before the Grand Jury and who have Dot be sul Judge Welborn denied the application- ONE DAY’S WORK Impressive Memorial Rites Conducted by Eastern Star Ladies. ——— Special Dispatch to The Call. AN JOSE, Oct. 17.—There was an increased attendance at the ses- | sfons of the Eastern Star to-day and greater interest in the pro- ceedings. Besides the delegates | there are many members of the order vis- 5 iting here. To-morrow will be the big | day of the convention. In the election of officers great interest is being taken, and | the ladles are doing active politics for the sitors are pleased with S8an Jose hospitality. The local chapter is leaving nothing undone In the way of entertain- ment, and they are thoroughly enjoving themselves. To-morrow there is to be a banquet. On Friday the officers are to be installed and for Saturday a trip to Mount Hamilton and other points about the city | and county is arranged. | The regular work of the session was taken up this morning. Worthy Grand | Matron Mrs. McCowan named a number of committees, reports were read and some amendments considered. These were all of a secret nature and were not made public, | An open meeting of the Grand Chapter | was held this evening in Masonic Tem- | ple, which was crowded with members and | their friends. It consisted of memorial services in honor of those who had died during the year. These rites were very impressive and of a_new order, being ar- ranged by Mrs. A. E. Briggs of Athenia | Chapter of Hollistér. An altar was erect- ed in the center of the hall, draped in pure white, with decorations of white roses. Candles burned on the altar. The exercises began with the advent of a number of ladles in flowing white robes, who executed a march of difficult evolutions around the altar. Lights were dimly burning during the time, At the | (‘nnr‘f\lsion of the march a solo and spoken parts were rendered. Those taking part were: Mrs. Holling- bery, matron; rs. Lauritzen, conduct- ress; Mrs. P. Hawkins, associate conduct- ress; Mrs. L. M. Ladd, secretary; Mrs. L. Hamilton, treasurer; Mrs._H. Hamilton, assoclate matron; Mrs. M. Harden, Alda: Mrs. Dr. Savage, Ruth: Mrs. M. 'Shaw, Esther; Mrs. Emma Bolton, Martha; Mrs. M. Mcf‘hall, Electra. These are all mem- bers of the Hollister chapter, of which Mrs, Briggs is warden. - FREEHOLDERS GANNOT FRAME NEW GHARTER Special Dispatch to The Call. LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17.—Los Angeles’ ambition to have a city charter to suit her size and requirements has met disap- pointment. The Supreme Court, sitting in bank to-day, handed down an obinion that the Board of Freeholders cannot legally form a new charter. The opinion was iven in the test case brought by J. H. lanchard against City Treasurer W. A. Hartwell. The court holds that such a charter can be changed only by amend- ment submitted by the legislative author- ity of this city, as provided in section 8 of file 11 of the constitution. The labors of the Board of Freeholders, which had almost reached the end of its task, there- fore are set at naught for the time being at least. The court's decision is a great disap- pointment to those who for years have realized the inadeguacy and faults of the present charter. e City Council might OF ENCAMPMENT, GRAN[? CHAPTER AND HIGH COURT} consider the new charter as drafted: b the now defunct freeholders and submit ft to the people as an amendment to the present charter, but it is feared that with such fatherhood it would be a partisan Elmueu creation and would fail to obtain @ necessary three-fifths vote- — A Parade and Dance In- dulged In bu Foresters at Santa Cruz — Special Dispatch to The Call. ANTA CRUZ, Oct. 17.—Foresters day was Observed by the High Court of the Independent Order. The features were the parade of | the Foresters and the ball at the armory this evening. Before the parade a short business ses- sion of the High Court was held. High | Chief Ranger McEifresk exemplified the | unwritten work of the order and instruct ed the new members and delegates in High Court degree work. Members from Watsonville, Boulder Creek and courts from near by towns ar- | rived to participate in the street parade, | in which marched about 600 Foresters. It | started at 10:30 o'clock. Charles M. Lewis was grand marshal. Hasings’ Band was | at the'head of the procession, followed by the color bearer. Then came Court Be- quofa of Santa Cruz and Court Wildwood | of Boulder Creek in their bright red re- gallas. The members of the High Court, with the red; white and blue badges, were a fine-looking body of men. They were fol- lowed by the officers of the High Court, who wore their jewels and insignias of office. Carriages conveying ladies wearing the purple guest badge came next, and the members of the Gilroy—Orfental Degree team brought up the rear. They attracted much attention. Their robes were of Ori- ental design and on their heads were tur- bans, surmounted by stars and crescents. Some wore the long, flowing gowns of the Orient, while others' were garbed in Turk- ish zouave costumes. The members of the team carried in their hands large scime- ters The procession was reviewed and then marched to the courthouse to have pie- tures taken. The armory this evening presented a brilliant appearance, the occasion belns the grand ball, The large building ha been elaborately \decorated ~with ever- greens, ferns and flowers. A full brass band supplied mus’c for the dancing. Lem- onade was served In a bower in a corner of the main hall, and ice cream and cake in_the refreshment room. The floor manager was George Staffler Jr., assisted by_Enoch Alzina. The floor directors were W. 8, Moore, Ed Dauben- bis, J. G. Tanner, Dr. W. R. Linccott, James Willlamson, R. E. Williams, A, C! Hihn. Charles Towne, J. J. Doran, R. L Cardiff, R. S. Miller, Charies Klein. The reception committee {ncluded Charles M. Lewis, John Severio, F. J. Helms, C. E. Lindsay L. H. Wessendort, H. K. Plerce, W, S. Rodgers, F. Mattison, W. H. Dool, I T. Bloom, R. H. Pringle, G. Harrington, J. F. Mullen, M. C. Hop- kins, F. J. Hoffm: FRUIT SHIPPERS FATL. Briggs-Spence Company Suspends at Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17.—Creditors of the Briggs-Spence Company, fruit ship- pers, are hoping that some arrangements can be made by which the young men may resume business. The firm, com- of George M. Bri of Chlcago and . Glenn Spence of this city, is in flnan- cial difficulty, owing $75,000, with compara- tively little assets. Of this amount prob- | S ot lodettodsess the peimemar o the other el ness e ncl item {8 5200, due the State Bank and Trast e Yiderstood that the fruit growers are inclined to be lenient with the young men, whose enterprise has temporarily .wry. Glenn Spence has about $40,- $0 faterest in the estate left by his ‘;-zggr. M he state- E. F. Spence of Monrovia, and the mmtl&mfldeto—dwthummmermfl come THIRD DSTRLCT BRYANITES ARE DISHEARTENED Further Evidence of Demo-| cratic Apathy Shown at | Kelseyville. i FREEMAN FAILS TO APPEAR Candidate for Congress Is Scheduled to Address a Meeting, but An- other Man Speaks in His Stead. e Spectal Dispatch to The Call. KELSEYVILLE, Oct. 17.—Evidence of the apathy of the Democrats in the Third District and the hali-hearted way in which they are carrying on the campalgn was supplied here to-night. Hon. Frank Freeman, candidate for Congress, was to have addressed the people of Kelseyville, but failed to make his appearance. In his stead Burdette Cornell of Oakland ad- dressed a small crowd. = The speaker declared “imperfalism” was the paramount issue, because that issue would be settled by the coming election, He distinguished between “‘imperialism ‘expansion,” claiming that the Dem- sfood for expansion now as sion, he urged, carried the itution with the flag. He said the McKinley administration sought to make subjects of the Filipinos instead of citi- zens. A brief reference to the trusts con- cluded his remarks. McLACHLAN IGNORES WILSHIRE — ) Socialist Labor Candidate’s Challenge to Debate Unheeded. LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17.—H. Gaylord Wilshire, the Socialist Labor candidate for Congress in this district, whose opera bouffe campaign will, it is believed in cer- tain quarters, give him more votes in Los Angele ilam G aves, the regular Democratic can- didate, has published a challenge for a joint debate, addressed to James McLach- lan. Wilshire charges McLachlan with be- ing the Southern Pacific Raliroad candi- date and with havivg been a party to the Democratic nomination of William Graves, so the former might bave a walk- over in the election. McLachlan, when seen to-day, was loth to discuss Wilshire or his challénge. “All T know about the matter is what I have seen in print,” said the Republican | candidate, “and I shall ignore Wilshire entirely.” McKINLEY IS THEIR CHOICE. Result of a Test Vote by Americans in Japan. VANCOUVER, Oct. 17.—Americans in Japan are for McKinley. They have Imost unanimously in Jlican nominee. A poll dents of Japan was raised their volc favor of the Rep! of the American ¢ taken on betalf of the Chicago Record a before the steamer Empress of few days iled for Vancouver, and of the of the most influentiai foreign es- ments doing business in Japan. votes were received from - coast citles and they all bore out the conclusion that McKinley and Roosevelt are the popular leaders on the western slde of the Pacific. COLUSA GREETS SHORTRIDGE.| Gathering of Republicans From All | Over the County. COLUSA, Oct. 17.—Republicans from all over Colusa County gathered at the coun- ty seat this evning to hear the Republican principles set forth by Samuel Shortridge | o f San Francisco. The Colusa Theater was filled long before the speaker made his appearance. The Willlams band fur- nished music. ~Bonfires blazed on the street corners. Hickox was presi- dent of the evening. After calling a num- ber of Colusa County’s leading citizens to the platform, he introduced the speaker, who for two hours held his audience with one of the best speeches that has been de- livered here during the campaign. —— Needham Is Gaining Strength. SAN DIEGO, Oct. 17.—Congressman Needham made two speeches to-day in his campaign In this county. This afternoon at Oceanside he addressed several hun- dred persons and this e L. L. town hall at Escondido crowded with peo- | ple. Mr. ved with so much good feeling by all classes that it is predicted he will receive more than the majority in this county which was givi to him two years ag e e SN . Santa Cruz Democrats Meet. SANTA CRUZ. Oct. 17.—The Demoeratic campaign in Santa Cruz was opened this evening by a meeting at the opera-house, at which Hon. C. M. Cass resifled and M. sin introduced W. H. Alford, who spoke on the issues of the campalg: County than will be cast for Wil- | DR. KILMER'S SWAMP ROOT. The Cause of Many Sudden Deaths. Thers is a disease prevailing in this country most dangerous because so decep- [ it A tive. Many sudden deaths are caused by ft—heart disease, pneumonia, heart fallure or apoplexy are often the result of kidney disease. If kidney trouble is al- lowed to advance the kidney-poisoned J blood will attack the Puw Vital organs or the kidneys themselves break down and waste away cell by cell. Bladder troubles most always result from a derangement of the kidneys and a cure obtained quickest by a proper treatme: the kidneys. If you are feeling badly can make no mistake by taking Dr. Kl Swamp=Root, the great kidney | bladder remedy. | It corrects inability to hold urine and scald- ing pain in passing it, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to go often during the day, and to ge times during the night. The mild and the extraordinary effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized. It stands ths highest for its won- derful cures of the most distressing cases. Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and sold by all druggists in 1 sized bot! You have a sample bo this wonderf | covery and a book | tells all about it SAVED FRON FOOTPA BT THREE HONTSHEN Golf Instructor George Smith Held Up in Daylight While Return- k> ing From San Rafael Links. | SAN RAFAEL, Oct. 17.—George Smith, instructor at San Rafael golf links, was held up by a footpad In broad day- light this afterncon. Smith was walking in from the links, taking a short cut through the Puerto Suelo tunnel on the California _Northwestern Railway. an had reached the San Rafael end. when armed man appeared before him and d | manded that he hold up his hands. Smith cqmplied promptly. Then the footpad proceeded to rifie his victim's poekets. ‘At this juncture a party of huntsrs over the hill on the wagon road. T! | loud talking frightened away the robber, who fied through the tunnel to the north- ward, leaving Smith unharmed. istance t and over the cended to his the fugitive Smith called for unters, whose way 1 ene of the hold-up, de stance. They pursued a some distance into the tunnnel, but, ing to come to too close quarter: , they retraced their steps out nge. Smith then proceed |_with his armed escort. His rescuers = John Smith, Thomas Obitz and Thoma McBride. PR | MEXICAN WAR VETERAN DIES AT SAN RAFAEL Passing of Alfred W. Rose, a Hero of | the Battle of Buena | Vista. | SAN RAFAEL. Oct died in this city last night. | Mexican war veteran —Alfred W. Rose He was a and a pioneer of at California, having come to this State | the conclusion of that war. At ome t | he was enormously wealthy, but his ric ebbed away on the tide of adverse tune. Durirg the Mexican war Rose was a first sergeant in Company B, First Illinois | Volunteers. At the battie of Buena Vista | he exhibited Tare rage by carrying off | the body of Colonel Harding, who com- manded his regiment. The feat was per- | formed under a withering fire of the | emy and several comrades who essa to assist him_were killed. Alfred W. Rose was born in Delawars County, Ohio, on July 21, 1825. He was a | man of fine attainments and practiced law | for a number of years. He leaves a | brother and sister. The brother, A. H Rose, was at one time State Senator from Amador County. The sister is Mrs. A. J. Rose Lovejoy of San Jose. The interment will take place to-morrow at Tamalpais Cemetery. The services will be conducted at the Episcopal church of this city. e i Hunter Accidentally Shot. | SAN RAFAEL, Oct. 17.—Frank Simpton, | an engineer of the North Pacific Coast | Raflroad, met a serious accident while I hunting on the marsh near Manzanita sta- tion to-day. He was accompanied by Leo Constantine and Luke Zarro. When | party was returning Constantine hande | his gun to Simpton to hold for him. It was accidentally discharged and the load i of duckshot was bedded in Simpton's thigh. The injured man was removed to Sausalito, where he is resting eastly. 1f | blood poisoning does not set in he will re- | cover. {l Sy B T e made for $13.50 A man ought to bs well dressed for business, and why shouldn’the? Weare making suits to measure Yor $13.50 from fashionable fall weaves. As the suit is styl- ish, the price low and the quality guaranteed, it is practicing economy for:you to make the purchase. Get our samples—pick out the pattern thatsuits—letus measure youand you will be pleased. We’ll guarantee that; or, if we cannot please you and it’s our fault, you get your money back. Qut-of-town orders filled. Write us for samples and self-measuring blanks. AT AAME RIS 5 M0 TR M ) 0 55 SO AL NI S SV S Sh AR RN 2 At 718 Market Strect and Cor. Powell and Eddy Sts. YRR TR