The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, May 4, 1901, Page 2

2 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1901. SUSPECT CRILL MAKES DUPES OF HAWKSHAWS Purposely Pretends to Be Dunham, Borrows Money of Would-Be Captor and Gains Notoriety and a Free Trip to California Special Dispatch to The Call. SAN JOSE, May 3.—While a great ma- jority of those who knew James C. Dun- ham, the murderer of the McClincys, de- clare Crill is not the fugitive, Sheriff Langford and Greiner are loth to give in | and grasp at each bit of identification evidence as a drowning man would at a straw. Many who knew Dunham fnost intimately do not hesitate to say Crill is not the man. The little bits of informa- tion given about himself by Crill are be- ing substantiated. Crill s probabiy an adventurer and a jaker. Resembling Dunham closely, he evidently “tumbled” to the fact .that Greiner was after him. He saw in this a chance to play the detective. Money was borrowed from Greiner. This is proved by letters in the possession of Greiner. "To do this Crill intimated that he was Dunham. When Crill found him- self under arrest he evidently concluded to get some advertising out of the scheme. All along he has made no attempt to jdentify himself, but has forced the bur- den of this proof on the officers. When he gets out of jail he will turn the noto- riety he has attracted to good account. This he practicaily admits. Bigamist or Faker. Now_that Charles F. Crill is not mur- derer Dunham, the people are wondering what there is in the man's career that he is hiding. The general belief is that he i a too-much married man—in fact, a bigamist. Crill will throw no light on this subject. Mrs. Crill, at Cripple Creek, the dispatches state, was never divorced, and Crill's story that he was divorced in Salt Lake in 1897 is denied. He is either a biga\misl or else he never married Mrs. Crill No. 2. Mrs. Mary Statler, who knew Dunham well and ate dinner with him every day for six weeks a few months before the murder, declared to-day that Crill was not Dunham. She said he possessed but slight resemblance to the murderer. Sen- ator Morehouse had acted as attorney for Dur too, is positive the wrong man is in custody. A. B. Post, cashier of the Garden City Bank, knew Dunham and he is the man who recelyed the fugitive's strong box containing $300 before the crime. After sizing up e said he was not Dunham. Mrs. who nursed Mrs. Dunham when their baby was born, and John Klink of Campbell were equally positive Crill is not Dunham No Scar on Crill’s Foot. ‘Bumngton. He and Dunham had gone | swimming together, and he had seen on | | the murderer’s left foot a deep scar. Crill | removed his shoe for Buffington and the absence of the scar convineed him that “Crill is Crill.” Against these ta-day were Miss Willette ‘Worthington, P. J. Browning and a couple |gf others, who believe the man is. Dun- am. | ) | identity came in the shape of a letter to of 8ea Bright, Santa Cruz County. says: I resided in Pueblo, Colorado, for several years. Charles Crill edited a newspaper there called, I think, the Bessemer News. | My daughters worked for a short time in his of- fice and I met him frequently. The picture | in the papers is a striking lkeness. His wife was formerly Dora Schreiber, and her broth- ers and father conducted an’ orchestra which was quite famous in the town. I heard that Mr. Crill had been a drunkard and had taken the gold cure about the time we knew him, in '93 I should.say. He was very mervous at that time, wbre about the | same kind of hat as in the: pleture, kept it | on in the office while talking to ladies and | had a habit of pushing it back on his head. | "I doubt if he would remember at once my daughters ‘or myself, but we distinctly re- 1 must think the unfortunate man accused of the crime is. Mr. Crill of Pueblo and that he is entirely innocent. : The reception Crill is now enjoying will | be stopped shortly. The Sheriff's .office | is getting tired of it and will 8ut Crill into a cell. When this occurs Crill will demand his release. Then will come the | showdown and Crill must expose his hand. He has aiready consulted an attorney. Nickel Library Rumors. | One of the wildest of the yarns finding | circulation on the street is that Dunham { met Crill after leaving here, learned his | life history, killed him and has taken up | the life of { Sheriff Langford admits he is puzzled. He declares Crill contradicts himself. At one time while on the train, when Crill ! awoke, Langford thrust a picture of Dun- | ham ard his wife in front of Crill and | tears filled the man's eves. When offered the’ picture again, Crill said he had seen all he wanted of it. { Crill said to-night that he would be iden- | tified to-morrow by a Mrs. J. A. Fisher, | who knew him at Flagg Station before | her marriage. She now resides here. Her husband called at the jail this evening and talked with Crill. The suspect says .\:v.:;‘; v A':A(x.:‘w ".af g.l\‘cn:I:)‘ 'H.h:var:d‘l h:‘ is gétting tired of jail life. . VALLEJO SINCERE IN DESIRE TO HAVE McKINLEY AT THE NAVY YARD. Continued from First Page. to see the navy yard? < hing at all about it. me to include in th rogramme a trip to the yard? know anything about it, I tell up the programme?”’ I don’t know anything about under the orders of the a then @ waiting clerk e iron man'# attention and him the question as to whether the ent had ordered that the navy vard , programme. £ the matter of a trip to ihe navy yard has never been brought up bef ihe executive committee nor has any communication regarding it been pre- Sented to the meeting. He sawe it is his Understanding that ihe programme was made up by Irving M. Scott and Henry T. Scott Whoever made it the programme up it fs certain that made up here and that it was submitted to the President for his approval, He mage two or three slight changes in time and place and function ond suggesfed some things he wished to nder of the schedules came The rem rom San Francisco. : Rariihe people of Vallejo are in earnest in their desire’ te. and entertain the by the following tel- 4 yesterday and _called the articie and the editorial The Call of yesterday shown by p appeared in morning: Editor Call n Francisco—Dear Sir: The jo feel highly elated at your the committee to bring the Tty to Mare Island. and I have n saying that in addition to the erived by the people composing visiting this important naval sta- en of the metropolis them- Visit to the yard, as Mare s are aimost wholly If the event of ! ng of & battleship is considere re should be no hesi- sit a naval station hicH#®many W historic shipe of :; nila T‘,Kr\"l were overhauled and Dm[vlrfivd for that memorable battle, and where now the Jenead of the Atlantic field of action an t £ v are being repaired. ston of Manila Bay are being repaired aisting] if only 4 4 be gained by a hasty glance and_the large plant now there ect of fully equipping the sam e e e it cupplicd with work, We thee some way will be devised Sout this visit, as there can be mo he visit of the Secretary of e trust all the other members ist_on coming. Very re- 7. 3. LUCHSINGER. 11, San Franeiseo: Our sincere grat- stude and support is yours in your effort to ng the President to our eity. and as you say, wiefige woul the location jon as to 1! and W A. McINNIS. or Call, San Frapelsco: Crown your ef- Gicing all San Francisco papers to < your guit. Vallejo's interest is yours. We ought to work !o[el!;;r to make Mare Isl- e biggest yard in the country B JAMES BROWNLIE. aitor Call, San Francisco: We heartily in- soree your efforts in behalf of Vallejo to have Presidential party include Mare Island in its Visits, and guarantee that our citizens will make it pleasant for same and appropriately entertain them. VALLEJO FERRY CO., 7. G. Nevins, Secretary. Editor Call, San Francisco: The efforts of The Call to have the President visit Mare Island deserve the commendation of every oiti- zen In California. It is to the interest of Cali- Tornia to make Mare Island the most important Taval station in the world. We wish you suc- cess. P, B. LYNCH. Bdifor Cell, San Franeisco: Your suggestion of the President’s visit to Mare Jeland should meet his approval as a pleasant diversion from the numerous entertainments and repetition of moving throngs. JAMES TOPLEY. Bditor Call, San Francisco: Mare Island navy yaré is one of the most interesting and beauti- e————— ADVERTISEMENTS. * A FEW FACTS About the New Catarrh Cure. The new Catarrh Cure is 2 new depart- ure in so-called catarrh cures because it actually cures, and is not simply a tem- porary,_relief. The new Catarrh Cure is not a salv ointment, powder nor liquid. but a pleas- ant tasting tablet containing the best spe- cifics for catarrh in a concentrated, con- venient form. The old style of catarrh salves and oint- ments are greasy, dirty and inconvenient at the best; the new preparation being in tablet form is always clean and con- venient. The mew Catarrh Cure is superior to Catarrh powders becaus€ it is a notorious fact that many catarrh powders contain cocaine. The new Catarrh Cure is called Stuart’s Catarrh Tablets, a wholesome combina- tion of blood root, beechwood tar, guaiacol and other antiseptics, and cures by its action upon the blood and mucous mem- the only lonal treatment for catarrhal trouble. You do not have to draw upon your imagination to discoyer ‘whether you are etting benefit from Stuart’s Catarrh Tab- ets; improvements and relief are appa- rent from the first tablet taken. Al ts sell and recommend-them. They cost but 50 cents for full sized-pack- ages, and any cal itarrh eufferer who has ‘wasted time and money on sprays, salves and “powders _will o the merit of Stuart’s the President shauld not fail to visit this point of interest and look over the achievements of our great Government. K. CASPAR. Bditor Call, San Francisco: The citizens of Vallejo unanimously rejoice over The Call's ef- forts to have the President visit Mare Island. By all means have him visit this magnificent monument of our nment's power. | K HISHYAN & GIANT, Editor Call, San Francisco: Wherever the President ma¥ go no heartier weicome will be extended to him than in our city. We are grate- ful to you for your efforts. J. J. MADIGAN & CO. Editor Call, San Francisco: A bay excursion Presidential party would be enjovable to them, and the importance and possibilties of this greatest of naval stations duly appreciated, V. V. HARRIER. Editor Call, San Francisco: Vallejo appre- clates and indorses your articles in behalf of Presidential visit to Mare Island, and trusts your suggestions will be heeded. CITIZENS' BANK'OF VALLEJO, J. R. English, Cashier. Editor Call, San Francisco: Should we be for- tunate enough to be honored with a visit of our chief executive and party, the accomplishment of the same would be due entirely to you and your valued paper. Therefore accept our sin- cerest thanks for your efforts in our behall. GEORGE WENIGER. Editor Call, San Francisco: The inhabitants of the first navy-yard town on the Pacific aré anxiously awaiting the effect of your good work. S. HIRST. Editor Call, San Francisco: The Chamber of | Commerce of Vallejo extends thanks, and ex- presses earnest appreciation for The Call's splendid mapifestation of friendship f Toiand and Vallejo, FRANK K DEVIIN T President Chamber of Commerce of Vallejo. Editor Call, San Franecisco: Your stand re- garding visit of President McKinley to gr:x! paval station at Mare Island correct. Result in future must compete with oth - tions for naval work. 7. T KELLEY President Board of City Trustess, San _Francisco: Editor Call, She ! 5 ould _the President and his Cabinet visit our largest Government enterprise on the Pacific and ob- serve its enormous resources and possibilities it would surely be of great value to the com- monwealth of California, CHAS. WIEDMANN. . Editor Call, San Francisco: By. all mean: ‘President McKiniey whould see the mreat mevel station of the_ Pacific. Thanks for your sug- gestlon and good words. J. W. HARTZELL. ( Editor, Morning Call, San Francisco: Val jo's cltizens warmly thank you f € bring President to Mare ISiland. Tour faver highly appreciated. VALLEJO MORNING NEWS. Editor Call, San Francisco: A visif Island Navy ‘Yard would fmpress’ the Prasiaon and Valiejo would never forget the honor. W. D. PENNYCOOK. Editor Call, San Francisco: The Pre: and party would be delighted with sll&:lr'et Island and hereafter view matters connected therewith in a new light. L. G. HARRIER. Editor Call, S8an Francisco: I beg to compli- ment you on your efforts to bring the Prg:- dent to Mare Island. He should surely visit our plant, that did such splendid work during our war with Spain. JOHN BROWNLIE. Editor Call, San Francisco: Your efforts to assist us in bringing President McKinley and his Cabinet to this city are very much appre- ciated. I quite agree with you that the Presi- dent will derive more satisfaction from visiting one of the country’s foremost yards than being overwhelmed with entertainments. 1. DANNENBAUM. Editor Call, San Francisco: Thi our plant on Mare Island is of atigaa e Inl State tak L thanking you for your efforte, . Lo B M. SOLOMON. Editor Call, San Francisco: The Mare Is] yard is one of the finest our nment. ul:nn: As vet no President has seen it. - Vallejo would be everlastingly indebted.to you if you assist in inducing Mr. McKinley and 'his Cabi- net to pay us a visit, LEVY BROS, Editor Call San Francisco: The healthiest city in the tinion awaits th President with great anslety. o ¢ °f the DR. J. J. HOGAN. Editor Call, San Francisco: We heartily in- dorse all you say in behalf of President’s visit to Mare lsland and agree with you that so ports station as Mare become should not be werg:okem Fa e . W. WILSON, President Vallejo Commercial Bank. s Mre Island Navy Yard. San Franciecs is i directly as much concerned in the success of this station as the citizens of Vallejo. S. DANNENBAUM & SON. San Francisco: Bve i the lnlthx!v:r’ym‘;‘: closine ihe Presidential party to e good work and Val- be always with you, 5 Editor Call, this city apj al lejo wil J. R. ADEN. Editor Call, San Francisco: It seems natiral to think that the Fresident Shouta be We are de- fil‘l:::g :: )la:lptchtl our navy yard. ve him come and IS o ey Editor Call. San Francisco: Vallefo is filled ‘with gratitude for your efforts to Presi- dent E:K.lnle’y visit Island. e ; The chiet executive should certaini Daval station on the Emeine . ) Eeatest GEORGE ROE, Bditor Times. Harry Harris and a man known as “Bob” Taylor, bll: ‘whose real name is said to be McCarty, g‘e" :e'u;;r:g’ ‘Ioi have beten Pdl'lo'nefl ‘while ueneme to Point Magu y_afternoon. ‘IButh nen Oxnard occupation. They were in they started to row for Point Magu. Another link tending to establish Crill's | Assessor Spitzer from Mrs. Helen Furrgx}i‘n { e | member him and his young wite and little boy. | from San Francisco to Mare Island for the | should be of great benefit to California, which | Your favor | tial party more than anything else on his trip | Are Confident LELONG’S FAREWELL LETTER CLOAKS NO HIDDEN MOTIVE FOR HIS SUICIDE Friends of the Late Secrétary of the State B That the Vagaries of a Disordered Mind Prompted Him kEnd Supposed Troubles by Self Destruction| | | | | | i | [ ‘ ACRAMENTO, May 8.—The sui- cide of B. M. Lelong, secretary of the State Board of Horticul- ture, early this morning remained the, principal topic of eenversa- tion during-the.day.- The feature of his { farewell letter, published exclusively ‘in | this morning’s Call, which most excited { comment was the sentence, ““I am not, re- { sponsible, but others are.” At first. this | was regarded as an indication that: there was some hidden motive for the act, but | this theory has not been seriously ienter- | tained and the common Interptetation | | | | | { now given'is that in his siate-/of ‘mel-- | ancholia he felt some measure of resent- | ment toward those who had encouraged | him in a course which was leading him | to his doom. A friend who walked home | with Lelong in.the early part of the | evening declares that he left him in a | cheerful mood, Rut there is no disputing | the fact that for'some weeks past he has | been laboring under depression produced | by irregular habits and loss of sleep, and { those who know him best assert that his suicide was prompted by the condition of | mind which resulted from these causes. | Lelong was held in high regard in Sac- | ramento_and, for that matter, through- | out the State, not only because of his sin- | gularly amiable qualities but because of | his profound learning in all branches of | horticulture. His counsel was sought and | followed by orchardists throughout the | State. He is survived by a widow and young son, who had earned for tiemselves | & place in the regard of a wide circle here. That Lelong planned his suicide delib- | erately 15 proved not only by the preseice | of the farewell letter in his pocket but I e e e e S R S R R R R R R R R R R R R R T Y PRESIDENT ROYALLY RECEIVED IN THE TOWNS OF THE LONE STAR STATE, THROUGH WHICH THE TRATN PASSED Continued from First Page. Volunteer Guard who were here in addi- | tion to adding pomp to the occasion per- | formed glplendld service in managing the crowd. The inmates.of the State Confed- erate Home and other Confederate veter- and mingled with the grizzled members of | the Grand Army of the Republic in doing | honor to the President, here was no North and no South in the hearty recep- tion which was tendered the leader of the nation by all the people here to-day. The Presidential party was a few min- utes late in arrivine, and it was past 4:30 p. m. when the tramn drew into the sta- | tion, and the local reception committee, headed by Hon. A. W. Terrell, former i United States Minister to Turkey, greeted the President and Mrs. McKinley and oth- ers of the party. Entering carriages, the party started Lo the Capitol. At an arch spanning Congress avenue one block from tge station the President was met by | Mayor White, who in a few appropriate remarks formally extended to the distin- guished guest the liberty of the city and a most hearty welcome to all within her ates. The Mayor then presented the resident with a, solid gold key, which was warranted to.fit all the gates of the cit; e President and other members e tered the Capitol through the north po tal. The ladies, including Mrs, McKinley, proceeded to the Senate chambers, where a reception was tendered them by the 1adies of Austin, while the President, arm in arm with Governor Sayers, led the way to the west entrance, where a vast throng of people had assembled to hear the words which the President had to say. The ap- pearance of the President on the west steps was the signal for a wild demon- u(rn‘!ion' of greeting on the part of the crowd. < b 7 Seated on the large raised court at the entrance were many people of State prom- inence. The President was in to many of them and warm greetings were exchanged. The Governor’s speech intro- ducing the President to the multitude was verx brief. The President spoke from notes in a clear, distinct voice. He is apparently in the best of health, his eye is clear, and with the exception of a slight pallor to his skin there is nothing to indicate that he is not getting the best of rest and enjoy- ‘ment out of his present trip. The President said: My Fellow Citizens: No more cordial or generous welcome has greeted me in my jour- ney from the capital of the nation than' that which now s me at the capital of Texas. am g be in this city, named in honor of the ploneer of American colonization in Texas, located In the county of Travis, cafled in honor of him who fell at the Alamo, whence came no message of defeat. Texas Is no longer a battleicld of contend- the fo the implements of peace fus emploved in the development of rich fn 'which this commonwealth abounds. _She er states- her sol- my 'y hands President. of the republic of Texas by the widd"n( ‘the | oard of Horticulture was a native of Lorraine, France, where he had engaged in fruit growing before | coming to_California. The “Lelong or- | chard” in Southern California established | the father’s reputation as a horticulturist, | and the son inherited the tastes of the | father, After graduating from St. Vincent Col- lege in Los Angeles young Lelong entered | upon the career of a hortlculturist, first in the employ, of J. W. Wolfskill and later | as superintendent for Albert B. Clark, | ‘which {Aoultion he left to accept a similar ' one with the San Gabriel Frult Growers' | Association. | Governor Stoneman appointed Leleng a | member of the §gate Board of Horticul- | ture in 1886. In he resigned and was ' elected secretary of the board, which of- | fioe he held until his death. In 1801 he was | mude ex-officio chief horticultural officer. | Mr. Lelong worked untiringly for the fruit interests of California. @ was the author of numerous reports and treatises | on horticultural subjects that are stan- dards. ‘“‘A Treatise on Citrus Culture in California’ and “The Olive in California” | particularly have become textbooks for horticulturists. His name is inscribed | upoen the title pages of the annual reports of the State Board of Horticulture since 1687, each of which coatains some 500 pages. Numerous bulletins that are in the | | | 1 | | | | | | | ADDRESSED A | LETTER TO HIS ! LODGE! 3 | i } i | | | |1 i 1 : B ' ¢ g B. M.. LELONG, LATE SECRETARY OF THE STATE BOARD OF HORTI- | | CULTURE, WHOSE SUICIDE IN CAPITOL PARK, IN SACRAMENTO, | | HAS OCCASIONED WiDE SURPRISE AND REGRET. ' - | by the fact that he had selected for the commission of the deed a spot in Capitol Park which was not only auiet but which was well lighted and would permit the prompt discovery of -his body. he fureral of the dead horticultural officer will take place on Sunday and will * be under the auspices of the Ilks. — FAMED AS A HORTICULTURIST. Lelong an Authority on Questions Affecting Fruit In- terests. B. M. Lelong was born in Los Angeles in Juyne, 1833, His father, Martin Lelong, the flag of the republic. It seemed appro- priate that it should have been given in the clty bearing the name of the soldier, states- man and hero, General Sam Houston, ‘the first President of the republic. We live in a wonderful era, and our trus- teeship is a large and sacred one. Wa must not be ‘unfaithful to our high mission or falter before its high responsibilities, nor must we permit pride or might or power to taint our motives and lead us from the plain paths of duty or divert us from the sacred principles af liberty. To the ladies he spoke as follows: “Ladies, no :esponse is adequate to a tribute like this from the women of this beautiful city to the ladles of our party and to the President of the United States. We have seen many bowers of beauty in our journey through the country, and if I thought the papers would say nothing about it I would say that I have seen nothing ke this anywhere. I only rise that I may exvress to you for Mrs. Mec- Kinley, myself and all associated with us our appreciation of this beautiful expres- (stigr‘x' of good will and gracious hospital- From the Capitol the President pro- ceeded to the State University, where he delivered an address to the students of that institution and the public school chil- dren of the city and from many surround- in, town;. om the university he was driven over the city and then to the executive man- slon, where' he and other members of the party were entertained at dinner. Postmaster General Smith was glven a banquet to-night by the Postmasters of Texas. e newspaper members of the also banqueted to-night. ¢ IN TEXAN TOWNS ALONG THE WAY President Is Warmly Re- ceived Everywhere— His Address at Houston party were AUSTIN, Tex., May 8.—Until 4:30 this afternoon, when Austin was reached, the train passed in succession through the cotton belt of Texas, the rich agricult- ural reglon beyond the Brazos River known as the Black Prairle, much wood- ed country and fine grazing land. The President had his first glimpse of long- horned Texas cattle and picturesque cow- boys on range horses. The President's reception in the Lone Star State was a continuation of the ovation he has re- ceived throughout the South. Every honor was shown him and his party and there was much enthusiasm. Governor Sayres and other prominent State officials met the President at Houston, the first stop- ping place inside the State, and accom- anied him as far as Austin, the capital. re was a picturesque scene at Prairie View, where the President addressed tha «colored students of the State Normal library of every progressive fruit grower of the State were written by him, | Secretary Lelong was superintendent of the notable exhibit made by the State Board of Hortlculture at the Midwinter | JFair. | At _all meetings of the fruit growers of | the State Secretary Lelong was prominent as an organizer and promoter of the In- terests of the industry. No man in Cali- fornia has been more widely known per- sonally by the horticulturists than he, and his acquaintanceship extended to public men in all lines. Mr. Lelong’s marriage occurred in March, 1885, His wife was a Miss Ida F. Emmett, a niece of General Steadman of Toiedo, Ohio. ‘, the immortal proclamation of liberty wi n'ade "The opportanity for learning 1s. & reat privilege. The possession of learning Is ‘an inestimable prize, and I have been glad to note that your race is endeavoring wherever you live to enlighten your minds and prepare your- selves for the .responsibilities of citizenship under, this free government of ours. What we want more than anything else, Wwhether we be white or black, what we want is to know how to do something well. If you | will {ufl learn how to do one thing that is | useful better than anybody else can do that | one thing you will never be out of a job. And all employment is honorable employment. The | race is moving on and has a promising future | before !t. It has been faithful to the Govern- ment of the United States. It has been true and loyal apd abiding. Fellow-citizens, al- Wways observe the law. Juan Hill—the brave black boys helping to emancipate the oppressed people of Cuba—and your race is in the Philippines. carrving the flag, and they have carried it stainless in honor and in glory. wThe hmaw?r%t!tdgu” leave with you is to rue and right to homes, to family, to your- selves and true to God. el e Minute stops were also made at Hemp- stead, where the President shook hands with a number of people, at Brenham, the home of Colonel Geddings, one of the President’s old colleagues in the Housa of Representatives, and at Elgin, at each of ‘which places he spoke a few words. At every station along the route there ‘were cheering crowds. At Houston. At Houston, where the President’s train stopped for an hour and a half, the Pres- ident was met by Gevernor Sayers, who escorted him as far as Austin. There was a great demonsiration at the station and in answer to appeals for an address Slipy Excaldent spokatto the peoplo/ak foL lows: ‘Words fail me to give expression to the ap- preciation which I have for the magnificent welcome you have accorded me in this city, my_ first stop in the State of Texas. Nothing could be more gratifying to me than to re- ceive from my old friend and colleague of the national House of Representatives, your pres- ent Governor, Texas' welcome to the President of the United States. I am not an old man, but T remember many of the old statesmen of Texas, some of them no longer among us, with some of whom I served many years ago in the nldonaluhmue. Strong men they were, PR gag the Governor set the ex- le and gave you your true designation. We are sensitive a little on the subject of emplre n s, but if there is an empire State in the Union it {s the State of Texas. Buy 1t fs an g like all the other em- pizes republic, under the domin- on of the pospl n soverelgn le. As I have jour- neyed through the th I have been and more i ST Lne T e e a h South was contributing quite its full share in School on a stand ereoted on the open rack. H o G R S ore: one thing well. nfi“.’.’s& ino part: . 1 thank you for your y ave visited a ber of the institutions of learn- ing provided for that great Institution \bama, | ‘another in Sa another recently in New a3 it iven me lon TR AT e | the presence of the President has become | %0 larze a part. WHITECAPS P LY LASH ON FATHER AND SONS Madera Mountain Timber-Poacheré Take Al- leged Informers F rom Their Home, Tie Them to Trees and Administer Whipping Special Dispatch to The Call. MADERA, May 3.—William Sellers, who lives near Zebra, was dragged from hiy bed last night, tied to a tree and whip- ped by masked men. His two sons, Alonzo\and Claude, were tied hand and’ foot and whipped. Around the neck of the younger, a boy 11 years of age, a hair rope was placed by one of the mask- ers, who pulled the rope tight and nearly strangled the little fellow. The skin on the lad’s neck was badly abrased. Father and sons were terribly bruised by the whlpgllng lheX received. After beating the three and keeping them tied outside their house in the night alr for three hours the masked men took them to a cow trail about three miles away and or- dered them to get out of the country, telling them that if they remained there until 10 o'clock to-day they would killed. Sellers and his sons came to town to- day with George Borstadt, special agent of the General Land Office, who has been in the hills for the last four weeks inves- tigating illegal cutting of Government timber. Mr. Sellers’ mission is to have his assailants arrested. He recognized some of them despite their disguises, but their names were withheld until they could be placed under arrest. The elder Sellers was badly scarred about the face and hands when seen to- day and he was sore from the whipping he had received. He sald the men wers disguised by having barley sacks tled over their heads. The motive for the assault on Seliers and his sons was the belief that Seilers | was responsible for Special Agent Bors- tadt being in the vicinity investigating timber-cutting on Govesnment land. Many of the people living near Zebra regard Sellers as the one who gave ‘nformation fo the Government. In consequence of the evidence supplied many arrests for tres- ass are expected to be made. These who ave been trespassing vowed vengeance and last night's assault followed. ‘Warrants for the arrest of several of the mountain people Will be issued to-morrow. Special Agent Borstadt left for Fresno to-night. He will return in a few days, when it is expected there will be numer- ous arrests for violations of the Federal laws. ELUEAL COMMITTEE CALLS FOR PEOPLE OF CITY TO BEGIN DECORATING. Continued from First Page. have arranged to entertain President Mec- Kinley and his party and Governor Nash and his party at Redlands, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Monterey and San Jose. he correct itinerary cannot be made up west of Redlands, buf the party will pro! zérlve at Los Angeles on the after noon of Wednesday, May 8; on Thursday, May 9, at Santa Barbara; on Friday, May 10, at Monterey, where the famous' seven- teen-mile drive will be taken; at San Jose, on Saturday, May 11, and arrlvingdin San Franclsco, Sunday, May 12, or Monday, ay 13. The officlal list of passengers on the “Ohlo™ spectal for San Francisco, leaving Columbus to-day, is as follows: Governor George K. Nash, Mrs. R. S. War- ner and son, Miss Loulse Deshler. Miss Helen Deshler, Mr. and Mrs. Fred N. Sinks. Genera and Mrs. C. M. Spitzer, Colonel and Mrs. H. C. BEllison, Colonel and Mrs. J. H. Bird, Col- onel and Mrs. George B. Donavin, Colonel and Mrs. C. J. Hoster, Miss Sallle Bronson, Colonel . B. Wing, Colonel Max Fleishmann, Colonel M. M. Gillett, Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Hoover, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Black, Mr. and Mrs. Jullus Whiting Jr., Cantain and Mrs. A. Wagner, Hon. and Mrs. George W. Sieber, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Vaughn, Mr. and Mre. R. E. Jdnes, Mrs. J. B. Shrum, Mrs. Henry Bimple, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lowe, Mr. and Mrs. & 'H. Miller, Mrs. George J. Karb, Mrs. Jennie Cashatt, Judge and Mrs. H. S. Buckland, Mr. and Mrs. J. n Kelley, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lam- precht, Dr. and Mrs. A. E. Evans, Mr. and Mrs, J. V. Guthrie, J. D. Ellison, W. G. Bow- land, Hon. J. F. Burkett, Hon.' J. B. Allen, H. B. Arnold, W. F. Burdell, H. A, Lanman, C. M. Peters, Hon. A. 1. Vorys, J. Miller Mc- Donaid, Hon. Chase Stewart, T. Troupe. Harry Frye, Theodore Troupe, Hon. N. Longworth, Hon. Ferd H. Heywood, W. E. Joseph, W. A. Wegger, Ralph Lazarus, Simon Lazarus, uel H. Marvin, F. M. Ritezel, H. C. triede, George H. Wallridge, Judge Hugh Bayard Kiigour, Rev. George W. Col- . B lickinger. ¥. A. Hershey, J. P. 3. B. Zerve, J. W W, Faulkner, S. Smith. City Decorations. The question of beautifying the city for H. Dages, foremost in the general planm of prepar tion. The committee on decorations has a scheme of its own, but it will apply only to those streets that McKinley will pass over on his public appearance. On Market street the decorations -wiil be confined to garlands of green and arc lamps encased in Chinese lanterns. The same scheme will obtain on Kearny street; but on Third street, by which the President will enter the city, bunting will form the greater part of the display, the reason being that when the President passes along Third street it will be davlight and lamps would not be ef- fective. e committee has therefore to Tely on the business houses for lecorations :lpon the downtown streets and upon the Deople for decorations through the resi- dence portions of the city. The following clreular has therefore been issued by the committee: The time for the arrival of William McKin- a speech—only to receive your greetings e reeiorocate the sentiments of this great Deople, & part of this noble Union. We are not only & union of hands, but we are a union of hearts that none can sever. I bring you the good will of the nation of which you form with warm congratulations = the State that under the new census will have sixteen representatives in the Congress of the United States. It is the sixth State in popu- lation, ramking with thcse other magnificent commonwealths of New York, Pennsylvania, filinots, Okio and Missouri. I thank you for this cordial greeting, and realizing that you Will be glad to meet the gentlemen who are Mssoctated with me in the public administra- fon T take pleasure in presenting to you iHe Secretary of State, Mr. Hay. Westward Bound. CINCINNATI, May 3.—A distinguished party of Ohio Congressmen left to-night over the Louisville and Nashville road for San Francisco, where, on May 18, they T salute Wil witness the launching of the battle- | skip Ohio. At the head of the party is eneral Charles Dick. G umber of the party are accompanied by their wives. Congressman Grosvenor, who was ac- tive in organizing the party, was unable to leave, owing to the iliness of ais wife. ety cfouc SEATTLE PEOPLE MUCH ENTHUSED Residents of the Northern Town Plan Noble Re- ception for the President SEATTLE, May 3.—The work of raising the necessary funds for the reception of the President and his party on the occa- slon of their visit to Seattle next month has commenced. Chairman J. D. Hoge of the finance committee has been able, from reports given him by the chalrman of the several sub-committees 1?15r;:u::‘: :mg;un, that they woul , to form :f'lm:t'::‘:lyrate estimate of the total fund necessary for the reception. This sum is ccnsiderably less than it was at first fhousht would be needed, and it is highly important -that it should be subscribed and paid in very promptly, in order that the short time still remaining for prep- aration may be used to the best advan- 4 finance committee comprises_ihe business men: Chairman, J. D. gt‘)‘é’: ‘ontsthe First National Bank; 8. L. Crawford’ of Crawford & Conover; Ru- dolph. Nordhoff of the Bon Marche; D. E. Froderick of Frederick & Nelson: J. J. Haggerty, whelesale liquor dealér; C. E. Crane of the Diamond Ice Company, and . Whalley, the insurance man. Thisg ififi‘;}n‘}me will meet at the First National Sunk at 10 o'clock on Monday morning. e business section will be proportioned among the members and an active can- vass for funds started. It is likely that volunteers will be called upen to assist in this work. n decided that $3000 will be th‘st -hunnsu lr):suu-eel for the entertainment. The money must all be raised before the close of next week in order that the vari- ous committees may set to work. e Jeacrations will be a big item; 31000 will be set aside for the adornment of the whart, the boat and the carriages. The music will be_furnished by a band hired by the day. No difficulty is anticipated in raising the required sum in the time speci- assistant secretary will be at once u:;fioyod to remain in cluge of the head- quarters of the executive committee, Which has beeen established in the office 9% Chairman McGraw in the Bailey build- INg; airman Redelsheimer of the commit- tee on decorations announces his main To Cure a Cold in Ome Day- ‘Take Laxatlve Bromo-Quinine Tablets. %e. * s fags_and | ley, the President of the United States, is near at hand. The Fresident will be here on May 14, accom- | panied by his Cabinet and many officials, in- \(‘lud[nx United States Senators, Congressmen, Governors and distinguished persons from ali | parts of the world. During the week that the President will re- | main with us many thousands of people will flock to the city to witness the launching of the Ohio, which will be unquestionably an- other glory for our city, an homor to the offl- cers of the Union Iron Works and a credit | to the unexcelled skill of the mechanics of | San Francisco. | This Is the first time in the history of our city that we will have the pleasure of enjoying | the presence of the President with his Cabinet | and so many Government officials. The decorating committee will attend to the illumination by electric lights of some of the | principal streets of the city, but we rely upon the patriotism of the residents of San Fran- cisco to tastefully decorate their own prem- ses and give our visitors California’s pro- verbtal warm welcome. Let “Old Glory,”” the emblem of ome of the greatest and most progressive nations on earth, wave from every housetop on President week. Respectfully, THE DECORATING COMMITTEE. A. Sbarboro (chairman), Charies Rt Allen, J. P. Currier, L. R. Mead, Paris Kilburn, Thomas J. Welsh. To Review the League. The following communication has_been received from the secretary of the Presi- | dent by an officer of the League of the Cross: My Dear Sir: Your letter of the 19th inst. has been received and its contents noted. To reply I beg to state that the matter of | which you write has been given consideration | in connection with- the other plans for the President’s visit in San Francisco, and it has been_arranged for him to make a brief call on the League of the Cross Cadets early in the evening of Friday, May 17. With assurances that your kindly interest and co-operation are appreciated, believe me, very truly yours, GEO. B. CORTELYOU, Secretary to the President. | April 27, 1901 The Press Club of S8an Franclsce is pre- | paring to entertain the newspaper men of the President’'s party on the night of Friday, May 17. The hour may be late, as the convenience of the guests will be consulted in that regard. The entertain- ment will be a‘typical club affair, with the usual accompaniments of sandwiches, a | keg, pipes and tobacco. Besides the news- | paper men from the Presidential party there will be other distinguished guests from the two visiting trains and from the city. | The Subscriptions. The executive council of finance ac- knowledges the receipt of the following additional subscriptions up to noon yes- terday: Unton Iron Works, §500; cash, $100; Lachman & Jacobi, §100; John D. Spreckels & Bro.. $100 Western Sugar Refinery, §100; W. J. (Pop) Sul- | livan, $0; J. C. Wilson & Co., §50; Stein, Simon & Co., $%0; Goodyear Rubber Company, First Regiment, League of the Cross Cadets "H. Liebes ‘& Co.. $25; Timothy Hopkins. | 325; A McNicoll & ._325: United States | Laundry Asscciation, $25; W. H. Beatty, | Total, $1250. committee as follows: James Lee, O. W. Peterson, Lee Cohn and W. D. McCarthy. { It is the intention to appoint sub-com- | mittees of two or three on each block in | the business district. The merchants will | do the decorating, according to the gen- | eral plan suggested by the main commit- | tee. Each merchant will be asked to put up festoons of flags and bunting from pole to pole along the curb line he{ore his | place of business. Those who desiré may then add cross lines to the buildings. For | the decoration of the street from curb to | curb they have hired Mr. Nightingale to Isee the various lodges with reference to putting up arches emblematic of their or- | der. and also some of the manufacturing | industries, which can at nominal expense | put up arches of the material pertaining ! to their business. —_— Incorporation Defeated. 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