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FIRE AT Los GATOS.
Opera House and Other Build
ings Burned.
The Destructive Work Of a Lighted Cigar
Stub.
How Well-Dlgser Lost Hls Life - The
Killing of FiSke-The COlOniSts
From Holland.
Special 10 THE MORNING CALL

SAN JOSE. Oct. ia disastrous fire
occurred in Los Gatos about o'clock this
morning. The Opera House, large black
smith shop, dwelling house. and barn,
all owned by George Seanor, were
burned to the ground, as were
also two other dwelling houses. A
store and another barn owned
by other parties. Nearly all the surround
ing property was more or less damaged by
the heat and by small fires which broke out
from time to time. The loss is estimated at
$4,000. partially insured. The insurance on
ali of Mr.. Seanor's property was placed about
week ago. The cause of the fire is not
known positively, but it is supposed to have
originated from lighted cigar stub thrown
away in the Opera House during the Re-
publican rally Saturday night.
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Constitutional Catarrh.

No single disease has entaed more suffering or
fastened the breaking up OF the constitution than
Catarrh. The OF smell, of taste, of sight, of
hearing the human voice, the mind-one more
ndsometimes all yield to its destructive influence.
The poison it distributes throughout the system at
tacks every vital force and breaks up the most
robust of constitutions. Ignored, because but little
understood by most physicians, impotently assailed
by Quacks and charlatans, those suffering from it
have little hope to be relieved of it this side of the
grave. 1t is time, thcn that the popular treatment
of this terrible disease by remedies within the reach
of all passed into hands at competent and trust
worthy. The and hitherto untried method
adopted by DIR. Sanford In the preparation of his
RADICAL CURE has won the hearty approval of
thousands 1t is instantaneous in afording relief
in all head colds sneezing, snuiiing and obstruced
breathing, and rapidly removes the most oppressive
symptoms clearing the head sweetening the breath,
restoring the OF SMELL taste and hearing and
neutrazing the constitutional tendency Of the dis
ease toward the lungs, liver and kidneys.
SANFoRD's RADICAL CURE consists OF one bottle
OF the RADICAL CURE, one box of CATARRHAL SOL
VENT and IMPROVED INHALER; price 81.
POTTER DRUG Il CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Boston.
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AN ENGINEERS EXPERIENCE.
Speeding His Locomotive at the Com
mand of an Armed Maniac.

Speeding His Locomotive at the Com
mand of Armed Maniac.
Tom Lotus, the stalwart Fort Worth en-
gineer, dropped in at the Windsor yesterday
and related a thrilling experience of his life
in the cab. Tom ran train in Missouri.
When the James and Younger bandtti were
lively Tom carried a regular arsenal in his
engine cab. 1t was bitter cold night on
the occasion i'll question, and the big engi-
neer was at the throttle on the west-bound
limited express for Kansas City.
Suddenly Lotus heard creaking sound
back of the engine. He turned and looked
into the barrel of cleaning revolver, be-
hind which stood a determined-lookihg man.
The stranger also covered the fireman. At
once visions of train-robbers flashed across
the engineers mind. The stranger did not
utter syllable, but stood silently near the
brake, pointing his revolver first at the en-
gineer and then at the fireman.
What do you want?" queried Lotus.
"Open the throttle wide" was the stern
response. The commend was observed, and
the train dashed along at such speed that in
rounding a sharp curve the supposed train
robber was thrOwn>off his feet to the floor
of the cab. Lotus Immediately seized and
disarmed him. Then he shook him like a
rat and slowed down the train.
At this juncture a slim man, wearing tin
star on his breast and frightened almost to
death, appeared at the door of the baggage
car and shouted in frightened tone to Lof-
tus TO not hurt the supposed Jesse James.
Creeping over the tender the slim man ex-
planned that the man was patient on his
way to the insane asylum at Fulton.-Den-
yer Republican,
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SARA AS CLEOPATRA
Salient Features Of BernhardtS
New Role.
4 Torpedo Boat Lost With All on
Board.
An Unsuccessful Attempt to Slay the Gar.
The Australian Strike" Darkest
England"
Specialize THE MORNING CALL.

PARIS, Oct. 19.-The first scene in Sara
Bernhardts production of cleopatra Is
picture of rare loveliness, representing An
tony's justice house, with the marble
quays of Tarsus and the river Cydnus in the
distance. The arrival of Antony and Cleo
patra and Antony's declaration of his passion
occur in the first act. The scene for the sec
ond act represents hall in Memphis, ap-
preached by an avenue of sphinxs descend
ing to the Nile. A scene of reyeiry and dal-
lance in this hall is broken up
by news of the death of Fulvia
and appeals to Antony to save Rome.
The third act opens with night scene on
terrace above Memphis and the Nile. The
play here follows Shakespearean lines
closely. Cleopatra, mourning her absent
lover, receives letter bidding her send
fleet.
In the fourth act, Cleopatra, who has ar
rived at the palace in Actium, overhears a
love scene between Antony and Octava.
Cleopatra enters, Antony renOunces her,
and passionate dialogue ensues between
them filled with mutual accusations Of bad
faith, but ending in reconciliation. This Is
one of Bernhardt's greatest scenes in the
play.
The fifth act takes place at Alexandria in
Cleopatra's chamber after the rout at
Actium. Antony enters in wretched
state and accuses himself of cowardice.
Cleopatra throws herself at his feet. plead
ing for pardon. Soldiers burst furiously in,
cIamoring for the death of the sorcer-
ess. Cleopatra admits she is ma
gicIan; she displays the Temple of
Isis and sings wierd Incarnation to a ty
phon to dIsperse the vessels of Octavius.
An immediate response is fearful storm
that shakes the palace foundations. The
scene changes to another hall. Octavius en-
ters and Antony, mortally wounded,
falls at his feet and dies, caressed
by Cleopatra, who, the poison taking
effect, asks to be dressed in a regalia. In
wildered speech. calling out TO Antony
that she is following, she dies with smile
on her face. With the exception of the
third act the authors have struck an original
line The play provides Bernhartt with
splendid role. The production has been
fixed for "Wednesday.
LONDON, Oct. 19.-Sarah Benhardt will
open in New York, February 9th, in LA
IOsca,'" which will by followed by Cleo
-
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AN ELOPEMENT.
a Sensational Event at Elbridge, New
York.

SYRACUSE, Oct. 19.-Elbridge, in this
county, is excited over the simultaneous
disappearance Of Charles c. Morgan and
Mrs. William limerick, his sister-in-law and
a grass-widOw, whose husband left her some
months ago. Their relatives believe the
young people have eloped as they have been
on very friendly terms. After General
Morgan died in California, ten years ago,
the family setted in Elbridge Charles
secured cadetsbip to West Point through
the influence Of his uncle, General SlOcum,
but he resigned in order to marry Miss
limerick of Auburn. Morgan brought his
raised $500 at brokers office. Morgan then
left his wife on the street. and she has not
seen him or the money since. Mrs. limerick
lef, EIbridge the same day. and has not been
heard Of since. Mrs. Morgan is left almost
peuniless.
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The Killing of Fiska.

FRESNO, Oct. 19.-The sixth day of the
trial Of Joseph L. Stillman for the murder
of John D. Fiske ON the Goth of July, found
the defendant entering a plea of INSANITY
Stillman has been living in Fresno about
three years. He is the patentee of several
devices for which he has received letters
patent. he has always been on the verge
Of making an immense fortune out of
patents and had become monOmaniac on the
subject. A number of witnesses testitie d to
the belief in his previous insanity, particu-
larly on the POINT of the value of the
patents. Medical and legal testimony were
introduced in which it was sworn that a
man might threaten to kill Il man. meet him
ON the street, begin quarrel with him and
shoot him, knowing all the time that he was
dong wrong, and still might be insane.
The defense claim that Stillman's prior in
sanity carried him into absolute insanity
when the idea took possession of him that
Fiske was trying to blackmail him out of an
interest in patents. His oft-repeated
threats to kill, the defense will claim as the
greatest evidence of his lunacy. Seven wit
nesses were examined yesterday on his
alleged insanity, and twenty-five more have
been subpenaed and are to be examined.
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domestic life, creating not only surprise but
CONSERVATION among the members of the
family. 1t was none other than George Nc
Kay, who, after separation of fifteen
had nothing to say for himself as to where
he had been, but only asked his one-time
wife to come and live with him. Mrs.
Gould, in view of his inexplicable conduct.
naturally was unwilling to return to him.
The climax to this strange case was reached
last Sunday, and matters we're settled with
out the aid of the law or any other human
agency, and the settlement is final and ire
vocable. Mrs. Mckay (or Could died. A
cancer had formed on her breast some time
ago. Last June it was removed. The scar
never healed, but mortified, and caused her
death last Sunday. Mckay asked permis-
sion to attend the funeral, which was
granted. Both husbands forgot their ami
mostly toward each other, and mourDed in
silence the woman who had been wife to
b0th.-St Louis Globe-Democrat
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NEARLY LOST HIS LIFE.
Cyrus W. Fields Son Wanted to Lea
From n Hiyh BuiIding.

Cyrus W. Fields Son Wanted to Leap
From High Building.
Take hold Of me-, quick. l can't stand it I;
l want to jump" George Field, the son of
Cyrus w. Field, was standing on the plat
form that runs around the tower of the high
Washington Building, at the foot of Broad
way, says the New York Morning Jou rnal.
Mr.. Field had never before been at the top
of his fathers magnificent building. 1t was
a dizzy height TO look from. One glance
down and Mr. Field was instantly seized
with an uncomfortable desire to leap into
space. Fascinated as he was, he had
strength enough TO call to Janitor Serveria
and then clutehed at his arm with the des-
peralinn of drowning man.
Another moment and | should have been
down there, john" said Mr.. Field, as he was
led away from the railing. The janitor sa id
that great many people were similarly af-
fected the instant they looked down from
the tower.
JanitOr Thomas Cleary says that many
persons who go up to the roof of the Equi-
table Building hurry down again because
they are unable TO remain and resist the
temptation to jump.
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LIKE ENOCH ARDEN.


Two Husbands Follow Minneapolis
Woman's Body to the Grave.
Minneapolis has furnished case that
parallels the one of Enoch Arden in Every
detail. About twenty-five years ago George
Mckay wooed and won the daughter in a
family that had emigrated from the South at the
close of the war and settled in Southern In
diana. Everything apparently went well
with the young couple and two children, at
boy and girl, were born to them. In
the course of time the family removed to
Quincy. Here, fifteen years ago. the hus-
band disappeared without giving any rea-
sons, and since that tiDle no word had been
received from him. 1t was finally reported
that he was dead, and this conclusion was
accepted by his wife and relatives. After
waiting eight years, and being convinced
that her husband was not in the land OF the
living, Mrs. Mckay became Mrs. William
A. Gould and removed to this city.
Everything since the second marriage
went smoothly, and the memory of the first
husband was forgotten. About ten days
ago person appeared on the scene Of their
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DARK EST ENGLAND"

Criticisms Or General Booths Project for
Reaching the Masses.
LONDON, Oct. 19.-The Daily News, conf
menting on General Booths Darkest Eng
land" confesses that nothing can be done
for the souls of the millions until something
is done for their bodies. "Tnis scheme" it
saws, sis one Of the most remarkable pro-
ductions of the age, and deserves to be
allowed trial. There Is something capti-
waiting in its grandeur and completeness as
an intellectual effort"
The Chronicle says: "We are forced to
the conclusion that so far as the lapsed
masses are concerned the gospel of Chris
tianity has lost in our day its power and
charm. When we consider her vast re-
sources Booths project puts the State
church in very disagreeable position"
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DR.. Cock Heard From.

CHICAGO. Oct. 19.-Friends of DR.. Cook,
who has been missing since October 9th, re-
ceived tidings of him to-day. A Mr.. Engert
of Lakeview was in st. Louis October 11th
and was approached by man who car
ried surgeons bag from which he
took card and said: Il expect
you'll hear about me from Chicago in few
days. You should tell people lave gone to
New Mexico" Engert had never seen the
return home went to DR.. Cooks brother and
presented the card. 1t was one of the miss
ing doctors business cards, and proved he
was not dead at least.
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IN A TRUE SPIRIT.
Twenty-fourtb kindergarten to BE {
ganIzed Tn-D

Twenty-fourtb kindergarten to BE Or
ganixed To-Day.
Announcement was made yesterday at
Mrs. Conper's Bible-class OF the First Con-
gregational Church that the twenty-fourth
free kindergarten, under the Golden Gate
Association. would be organized to-day at
211 Ninth street. The number and prosper
ity of the kindergartens attest their value in
the city.
Mrs, Cooper, the class leader, in making
the announcement, said that 1t was good
Illustration for the subject of her lesson,
"The Spirit Of True Service. She enlarged
on the theme and said that all work should
be done in true humanity, SO tnat each one
would feel that life is TOO precious to be de-
voted to ones own poor self alone, but
should be devoted to helping others.
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Funeral Of yao yalkenbere.

Fort MADISON Qowa). Oct. 19.-The
funeral of the late John Van Valkenberg,
Past Supreme Chancellor of the Knights of
Pythias of the world. took place this after
noon. Large delegations of the Knights of
Pythias and Odd Fellows came by special
trains from many outside points. Services at
the Presbyterian Church were conducted by
6eys. L. G. WitherspOon, c. S. Williams, G.
D. Stewart and A. V. Kendrick. The funeral
eSortege was an imposing one, consisting of
both fraternities, militia company, Police
anu FIRE departments, and hundreds of
cltllens The services at the grave were
conducted by the Grand Officers of the
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Strnck hv Liz htninp.

NEW YORK. Oct. ia clap of thunder,
accompanied by terrific flash of lightning,
occurred this morning just as officer Fenker
was opening the signal-box at Westchaster
and Union avenues TO send a signal to the
station-house. The lightning must have
struck the wires close by. for the current
and without a cry he dropped in front Of
the box, apparently dead. After the doc
tors had worked over him for some time,
however, consciousness returned. He COM
planned Of mum bness in the legs, and upon
attempting to rise he found he was COM
pleteiy paralyzed from the waist down. He
suffered no pain and no marks of burning
are anywhere visible. The doctors hope he
viii recover the use of his legs.
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A SEVERE STORM.
Indications That Vessels Have Met With Dis

sster.
Boston, Oct 19.-An unusually severe
storm is prevailing to-day throughout New
England and along the coast. Iu Fail River,
Mass, the streets were flooded and trees
blown down. No marine disasters have
been reported yet.
The rain has been falling most necessarily
since about 10 o'clock in the morning. Along
the north shore the storm has been the
most severe that has been experienced in
two years. The waves rushed in with ter
rifle force, bringing wreckage of every de-
Scription.
New HAVEN Comm, Oct 19-Several
unusually heavy rain and electrical storms
occurred here TO-DAY, during one of which
the public library building was struck by
lightning, tearing of quantity of roofing
Reports of heavy rains and thunder-storHs
are received from Waterbury and other
points in the State. The house Of Thomas
Drrwin at Brooklyn, Conn, was struck by
lightning and the occupants were severely
shOyked.
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PRICE FIVE CENTS.

Miss Alice Wheatstone, daughter of the
former well-known cashier of the Postoffice.
For best man Brady selected his intimate
friend and neighbor, Tom Mackey. The
young man accepted the honor, and he, too.
was soon busted with getting the conven-
tional dress suit for the occasion. The
friends Of the parties we're astounded by
reading notice in the daily press announc-
Wheatstone in Covington. KY. Brady is
nearly Frustrated over the affair. The bride
gives no reason for her change of heart
and the goSsips cannot assign one.-Phila-
dephia Record
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Mysterious Dissppearaucss.

CHICAGO, Oct. 19.-Detectives are strug-
CLING with another disappearance mystery.
Last Tuesday Charles j. Bernheimer, a
prominent wine merchant of Minneapolis,
came here on business. He lunehed
at the Palmer House, and
saw one man with whom he had business.
He made appointments with others and
drew $500 from bank, and that is the last
known of him. His business affairs in Min
neapolis are in excellent condition. and he
was man of most exemplary habits. His
friends believe he was robbed and murdered.
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A Fatal Well.

WALLA WALLA (Wash.), Oct. 19.-News
received from Eureka Junction states that
George Wystock, who has been engaged in
blasting in the deep well on Strouther's
farm. met with his death this afternoon by
suffocation. He had set off blast of giant
powder and had been lowered into the well
before the smoke had cleared away. Ere
assistance could reach him he expired. This
is the second accident that has occurred in
the well. About month ago Fred Winters
fell distance of 100 feet, breaking both legs
and driving both feet above the ankles.
Winters has since become incurably insane.
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Ko1e Ho,lauders Coming.

FRESNO, Oct. ia car-load:of Holland
ers, twenty five in number, arrived here yes
terday over the Santa Fe route. They came
to settle on the lands of the Fresno Land
Company, they having bought land in
colony lots before they left Holland. These
Hollanders are splendid representatives of
their people, the middle-aged men looking
like prosperous merchants and the young
men like young college professors. They
were cordially welcomed by the Fresno citi-
zens and were driven through the raisin
vineyards. Last night banquet was given
them at Hughes Hotel, the Mayor of the
city and others OF the most prominent citi-
zens being present. This is one of several
parties who are soon to arrive and settle on
lands already purchased.
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N vada Politics.

LovELocK Nev.), Oct. 19.-An enthusi-
astic gathering of Democrats to welcome
Hon j. w. Cassidy. candidate for Congress,
took place last night. He was welcomed by
bon-fres and the booming cf cannon. The
speaker referred briefly to the tariff ques-
ton. and stated that both parties were
agreed on the reduction of the tariff, and
that the tariff bill formulated by the Repub-
lcan party had become the law of the land,
and for the next two years there would be
no fight on that question. whether it be ac-
ceptable or not; nor could there be until
after the election of the next President, two
years hence. The meeting was also ad-
dressed by the candidate for Clerk of the
Supreme Court W. W. Booker.
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STRICKEN BLIND.



ing Factories.
There is strange epidemic prevailing
among the working girls of Wheeling.
About two weeks ago Miss Mary Lynch,
employed by the West Virginia Tobacco
Company, while working at her bench, was
suddenly stricken blind and was conveyed
to her home, where she still is. She has
partially recovered her sight.
Since then several other cases of similar
nature have ben reported from various
parts of the city.
The latest cases are one at the Nail City
Lantern Company, which occurred day or
two ago. and that of Miss Lena Nedemyer,
at the Hobbs Glass Works, the latter the
most serious of all. Miss Niedemyer was
working at her duties in the factory to-day.
when she was seized with sudden and
peculiar illness.
Immediately she lost all power of speech,
and gradually sank into unconsciousness,
and lay for hours like one dead. When re-
viyed it was also discovered that she had
been stricken blind.
Doctors are all puzzled about the case. but
are prescribing quiet and rest, apd in most
cases the treatment is successful.-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
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o'CoNNoR, THE oARsMAN.
Why I. Is Difficult 10 Wrest the Champion
ship From Australia.

Way I. Is DlhcuIt 70 Wrest the Champioa-
ship From Australia.
NEW YORK. Oct. 10. - OConnor, the
champion oarsman, arrived to-day on the
Unibria, and looked in splendid condition.
He speaks enthusias tically of his visit TO
Australia. just before leaving Sydney he
was presented with gold watch by the
Mayor and several Members Of Par
lament. In speaking of the chances
Of any one bat a native winning
in Australia, O'Connor said. SIT would
be next to impossible on account of the num-
Der Of tides and eddies." O'Connor will re-
main in this city until Wednesday, when
he viii start for Canada for little rest. AT
ter that he will 60 into training for the race
at Oakland next March with Peter Kemp Of
Australia. This will be the first race for
the championship OF the world ever held in
fhiE cpunfrv
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woRKINGMEN's COLONY.

Plan to Assist Laborers to Secure Homo
Of Their Own.
New YORK, Oct. ia Suns Berlin dis
patch says: The Prussian Minister of Com
merce has before him a plan, which has
already been approved by the Emperor. for
starting workingmen's colony at Lichten-
berg, suburb Of Berlin. 1t is proposed to
erect there 1000 model houses and place
them at the disposal of poor people at a
monthly rental of So At the end of twenty
years the tenant will own the house. They
are to be well built and furnished.
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Boulauger's ravaeance.

PARIS, Oct. 19.-Naquet, for long time
Boulanger's most trusted supporter, but
who abandoned the General, says when the
resources of the Boulangist party be-
came exhausted through the extravaganza OF
the General, the Royalists, who were
secretly supporting the Boulangist move
ment. coll ected 5, ,000. 600 francs to secure the
election of BoulaDgist Deputies. Hall o.
the fund was contributed by the Comte de
Paris. Tie Boulangists, however, secured
diverted by Boulanger from the uses to
which the subscribers meant it should be
applied