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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-02
FIRST GIVEN A DRUG,
And Then Their Threats Are
Cut With a RAJ
zor.
cooLLY PLANS THE CRIME.
But She Fails to Carry Out the
Contemplated Killing Of
Herself. T.

-
COLUMBUS, OHIO, April Last Satur-
day Mrs. w. h. B. Williams. wife of a real
estate man residing at Grove City, avillage
about eight miles southeast of Columbus,
arrived in the city with her three children,
Anna, aged IA, Maud, aged Il. and Harry,
aged Z, and registered at the Park Hotel
This morning about s o'clock Mrs.~Wil-
liams left the hotel. About3 P. NJ. a cham
bermaid who went to the room found two
of the children, Maud and Harry, dead in
bed with their Threats cut. There was a
bloody razor on the foot of the bed. The
boy had died without struggle, but there
were evidences that the girl had made a
fierce fight with her inhuman mother. :
Anna said that when her mother went
away she cautioned her not to go near the
bed and to say nothing to any one about
her absence Mr. Williams arrived this
afternoon and would not permit his dangh-
ter to talk.
Later Williams, his wife and his daugh-
ter were locked up at the police station
pending an investigation. -.
Mrs. Williams showed no evidence of in
sanity and told the story of the horrible
crime in calm voice. She said she had
made up her mind last week to kill herself
and her children and came to Columbus
for that purpose.
She secured some opium and all three
took the drug Saturday night. 1t took
effect only on the little girl, Maud. She
then determined to secure a razor, and
waited until this morning. She first cut
the boys wrist, expecting him to bleed to
death. He awakened, however, and then
she cut his throat. The body of Maud
was not touched by the razor. Mrs. Will
liams said she then asked Anna to let her
cut her wrist, but the child begged SO pit
eeusly she lost courage and left the hotel,
intending to drown herself. -
She said it then occurred to her that
Anna might be accused of the crime and
she changed her mind and went to the
house of "a friend, Mrs. John:C. Lester, in
another part of the town, where she was
found this evening.
F Anna was a witness OF the murder of her
little brother: She says when her mother
went away from the hotel the latter. eau
toned her not to leave the room for fifteen
or twenty minutes. Anna waited and then
went to her fathers office in this city and
delivered to him note which her mother
had given her for her father. She also told
her father, according to her mothers. re
quest, that the two children were dead and
he hastily returned with her to the hotel. =
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-02
IN HONOR OF BIsM4RoK.
German Residents Meet to Celebrate His
= .F5iGHtieth Birthday.

2 = - Eightieth Birthday.
. How large share of the affections of
Germans throughout the world Prince
Bismarck possesses was amply demon
strated- by the honor done him yesterday
on the occasion of his eightieth birthday
by his compatriots who reside in this city.
At the handsome new quarters of the
Deutsche Verein in the Parrott building,
corner Post and Powell streets, that society
turned out nearly its entire membership to
participate in the festivities arranged to
celebrate the occasion. There was also
nearly an equal number of ladies seated at
the banquet board.
+ The elegant. dining hall of the society
was tastefully decorated for the occasion,
the most prominent features being an i'm
mense American flag draped on each of
the side walls and the emblem of the Ger
man Empire in graceful folds on the wall
at the head of the stairs.
Down the room were arranged three long
tables, and at the upper portion, at right
angles to these, was another long table.
On these were laid covers for about 200
people. The menu was choice and boun-
teous, and its digestion was aided by a
liberal supply of champagne and other
wines.
Interspersed with the discussion of the
material comforts set before the guests
were the numbers of a literary and musical
programme. Introductory rema rks were
made by President A. Bundschu of the
Deutsche Verein.
The German Consult General, A. Rosen-
thai, responded eloquently to the toast
"Bismarck's Birthday" Then came the
''Waeht am Rhein' by the orchestra. Mrs.
| ing to Bismarck" called forth enthusiastic
applause and was followed by the song
I'VE Congratulate" rendered by all pres
| ent. The words were the composition of
Mr.. Bundschu. Vice-Consul Loban spoke
| TO Bismarck and the New German En-
pire."
: Orchestral music preceded DR.. Max
orary Membe and he was followed by
| Professor A. Herbst, who took as the text
of his remarks Bismarck as a College
| Student" All present then joined in
| singing Hail Bismarck" the words of
which were composed for the occasion by
M. Greenblatt, editor of the Demokrat.
| Remarks were also made by Dr. A. Bar
At the conclusion of the literary and
| musical programme the floor was cleared
| for dancing, which was enjoyed far into
| the morning.
At the Verein Eintracht Hall, on Twelfth
street. near Howard, the Verein Eintracht
entertained large audience. DIR. B.
Paulssen was the orator of the evening.
The subject he chose was, "Why Germans
Should Celebrate Bismarck's Birthday"
His remarks were greeted with frequent
and prolonged shouts of "Hoch, Hoch, +"
and high enthusiasm was prevalent during
| the entire time he spoke: Vocal music by
| the singing section of the verein was alter
mated with the tributes paid to Bismarck
by the other speakers of the evening.
At the Vorwaerts Hall on OiFarrell
street the veterans of the German army
met and did honorto the great ex-Premier
I President Jacob Holman made the opening
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-02
BLOOD MAY BE SPILLED. I
There Is Great Excitement Oter the Okla
Ho17sG Election. r.. =. -:


honsG Election. -.
PERRY, OKLA. April j. There is great
excitement here over the Territory cleo
ton to be held tomorrow, and it looks as
if blood will be shed. -. :.
The present Republican city officers
contend that no election is to be held at
this time, and up to this time no tickets
have been printed. r. -. :.
Judge Bierer has removed George w.
Purcell, late of Chicago, who was elected
City Clerk on the Republican ticket a year
ago, and ordered the Council to appoint a
new clerk to prepare the ballots and per
form the duties. -.
The Council was to refuse to obey to-day,
but later appointed a clerk after being
convinced that all might be jailed for con-
tempt. :.
The Democrats and Populists have fused
and the Republicans have nominated an
independent ticket, but represent officers,
who were left off the independe nt ticket,
and who have considerable following, are
determined that no election shall be held.
LINCOLN, NEBR., April 1.-The hottest
MayoraEty contest that Lincoln has ever
witnessed closed this evening with two big
mass-meetings- BE. Beckett was. arreste d
to-day, charged with Illegal egistration.
Beckett is the owner Of the hi use known
as the big Five" which he purchased
from Frankie. Clark. -. s.
Beckett is said to have arrived here only
four days ago afte1. aresidence of four years
in Denver. 1t is claimed that on the train
he told "a friend that he was simply coming
to the gcity.to look around, and intended to
return to Denver in few days.
+ County Attorney Woodward issued a
warrant for: Beckets arrest and his case
was continued. =. -
Tosniglrt the Capitol Hotel is filled with
both factions, and one or two knock
downs have occurred. Considerable bad
blood is being engendered and trouble is
looked for tomorrow at the polls.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-02
Omarreied Orer -Bedolothi,,a.

WICHITA, KAs., April LA special
from Watonga 0. T., says: Al Evans and
DR.. Babb, bedfellows in hotel, quarreled
over the proper division of the bedclothing,
and Evans, drawing revolver from under
the pillow, shot and killed Babb. When
Sheriff Wilson tried to arrest Evans he was
shot twice before he succeeded in arresting
the murderer. Wilson's wounds are not
thought to be fatal Evans is somewhat of
a desperate and his capture is an impor-
tant one. His identity at first was
unknown.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-02
Z MAY ca USE !. a. CLASH !.
I'm Arnig Quartermaster Disregards a
Fl =. Court Injunction. =. s:

An Aq'mg Quarteymaster Disregards a
s. Court Injunction. ::
2 OMAHA, NEB., April 1.-Attorneys have
filed afidavits in the: case of Fairbanks,
Morse &Co., which show a possible clash
between prominent military officers and
the District Court -. 3 !.
They say that Major Humphrey, quar-
termaster of the United States army,
notwithstanding the fact that he knew
an injunction. had been issued by the
District Court ordering all moneys
due from the Government to Welchatz
81 CO., to he paid into the court allowed it
to go to the Crane company. Major
Hum phrey said to them when. they pro-
tested to Its being paid that he knew OF
the injunction, but that he was not bound
by any such order: = -.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-02
DEPEW ON EDUCATIoN.
He Would Have Great National Uni
q rersity Established.


" CHICAGO, Ill, April 1.-Convocation
of Chicago University was held in the Aud
itorium tonight. Chauncey NJ. Depew de-
livered the: address, and in the course of
his remarks said:
"This institution, which owes its exist
ence to the benefcence of Rockefeller, is in
itself monument of the proper use of
wealth accumulated by a man of genius.
So is Vanderbilt, and so are the old col
leges, as they have received the benefaction
of generous, appreciatiye and patriotic
wealth. But in view of the dangers which
are about us and of the difficulties which
are before us, we cannot rely upon what
the rich may do or what the philanthro-
pists may suggest. 1t would be a long step
forward in popularizing higher education
if the Government had established at Wash.
ington great national university"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-02
CAMILLE DoUCEr rs DEAD.
He Vas the Perpetual Secretary Of the
French 4cGdenby.

French AcGdemy.
PARIS, FRANCE, April Camille Dou.
Get, perpetual secretary of the French
Academy, is dead.
NJ. Doucet was born in Paris in 1872,
studied law and for some time practiced
as notary. His earlier dramas were pro-
duced at the Odeon with considerable
success. In 1858 M. Doucet was named
as divisional chief of theaters, and
in this capacity was charged with
supreme direction of the imperial theaters
of Paris and the departments. He was
elected member of the French Academy
April 7, 1866, in the place of Alfred Devigny
and on March 3d. 1875, succeeded NJ. Patin
as perpetual secretary.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-02
!. ON 4 TwEIYE-cEsr BASIS.
Reduction of Grain Rates From Chicago
to the. atlantic Seaboard.

$50 to the: atlantic Seaboard.
CHICAGO, ILL, April 1.-All the grain
rates from Chicago to the Atlantic sea-
board were figured to-day on the basis of
12cents. The Grand Trunk, which made
that rate first:of all, was reported during
the day as having given notice of an
advance within ten days, and later it was
announced that the Michigan Central
would also make a 12-cent rate. The gen.
eral opinion is that the rates will go still
lower when navigation opens, but the roads
cannot make train expenses if the tariff is
put much under the present figures.
None of the roads, with the exception of
the Grand Trunk, have admitted the max
lng:of the 12-cent rate, but all are doing it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-02
FAINTER SEIvSLERs SUR.
Seeking an absolute Decree of Dsuorc
From HIS JTife

NEW YORK, y. " April 1.-Justice
Andrews of tile Supreme Court to-day
tried the action for absolute divorce
brought by Henry Seinsler, the portrait.
painter, against his wife, Marie Teresa
SeinsleE A:'Montero. who is ambassador
TO the Republic of Bolivia from the Argen-.
tine Republic. was named as correspondent
The plaintiff testified that he was married
to defendant in Rome in. 1876 In 1890 he
took up has residence in New York, having
lett his wife on account OF her Partially to
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-02
ton from the gymnasium to-day, the King
praised Prince Bismarck's greatness.
THIS SIDE OF THE POND.

German Americans Shosc Their Appre-
ctattoa of bismarck.
NEW YORK, N. Y, April Bismarck
birthday was celebrated by the Germans
in this city to-day. Flags were flying
throughout the German districts on the
East Side. All German societies celebrated
in some manner.
Specials state that similar celebrations
were also held at Chicago, H., st. Louis,
Mo-, Cincinnati, Ohio, Cleveland, Ohio,
and Milwaukee Wis.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-02

Montero, who was then in Rome. In 1891
the defendant. was in italy, and went with
ambassador Montero to La Paz, in Bolivia,
where she has since lived with him as his
wife.
A decree of the Civil Court of Rome,
dated 1898, granting Mr.. Seinser a separa-
ton from his wife on the ground of undue
intimacy with ambassador Montero, was
put in evidence. The decision was re-
served.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-02
RiiI Cooks: Lie,ste,.naf.

FORT WORTH, Tex, April 1.-Sheriff
Charles Perry of Roswell. Nm, reached
town.to-day in charge Of Jim Turner, who
was Bill Cooks trusted lieutenant during
all his daring. exploits. There are ten
charges pending against Turner in the.
United States. He is thought to be enti-
tied to several thousand dollars reward for
Turner's capture.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-02
: SHOT HIS BRoTHERR--IN-1AW ".
Asi Indian Territory Desperate Who Witl
:. Re IMmchcd If frnnnhf -

49, Be Lyncted If Caught.
{. TOPEKA, KANs., April LA special to the
Capitol from Coffeyvi1le says that Theo-
dore ]. Thornton. man who is supposed
to know more of various bandit groups
than becomes good citizen, rode into
BartIettsyille, l.. T., yesterday afternoon
and shot. his brother-in-faw, John Orton,
three times with a Winchester. orion re-
trrned the fire without effect. He died in
one minute. United States Marshals are
pursuing Thornton. He will probably
be lynohed if caught. .........
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-02
SOME ONE RESPONSIBLE.

Grand Jurors asked to Investigate
]: Bmtte's Dynamite Explosion. ~
BUTTE, Mont, April 1.-Judge Speel
of the District Court to-day summoned a
Grand Jury and instructed them to inves.
tigate the great dynamite explosion oi
January Is, by which ffty-nine men were
killed and a hundred or more injured.
e: The Judge told the Jury that some one
was responsible for the death OF these men
and he hoped that the blame would be
fixed bythe jury. The Prosecuting Attor-
ney had refused to take the responsibility
of filing informations and the Grand Jury
was called !.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-02
Kiired ait Mil,er,s greek.

:: LOUISVILLE, KY, April Ia spec al
to the Courier-J Journal from Coyington
says: Green Miller shot and killed Ben c.
Neil at Miller's Greek. Neil was quite
wealthy and was one OF the leading Repub-
licans in the county.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-02
70 Nent CLAN Ernns.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 1.-Two
hundred and fifty local Democrats have
signed call for mass-meeting to declare
in favor of seating H. Clay Evans, Repub-
lican contestant for the governorsnip.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-02
Registered Ftctitious Names.

!. KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April Charles
Owsley, ex.Recorder of Voters, and his
former chief deputy, Harry G.. Bristow,
gave bond in the sum of $500 each be-
fore Judge Wofford in the Criminal Court
to-day to answer to the charge of per-
hitting the registration of fictitious names.
They were indicted by the Grand Jury last
week. ::
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-02
TALKs TO THE MERCHANTs.
Mrs. Bauin0ton Booth Tells of the Sdlra-
tom .As.ny,s Noble York.

ST. LOUIS, No., April AT the closing
hour to-day President Booth called the
Merchants Exchange to order and re-
quested Mr.. Murray Carlton to introduce
Mrs. Burlington Booth of the Salvation
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-02
BOUNTY ON BEET SUGAR.
One Important Lasc Passed by the Colo
: RADIO LeOiSTOfMre

rad0 LegfsldtNre.
DENVER, Colo, April 1.-The Colo
RADIO Legislature closed ninety days SEES
sion after midnight, after having been
almost continuously at work since Sunday
morning. A large number of bills were
rushed through during the closing hours.
many more than during the entire session
up to this time. One of the most impor-
tant measures sent to the Governor is one
by Mrs. Cressingham, providing a bounty
of 81 ton on all beet sugar raised in the
State. Nearly all the measures passed are
purely local in nature. -
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-02
IN THE NICK OF TIME.
Rescue. of the CretU of the Wrecked
schooner Alfred Keeee.

SCHOONER AtTTed hee7aos
HALIFAX, N. S., April 1.-The
schooner wrecked on Trinity Ledge yester-
day was the Alfred Keene of Rockland,
Me-, for New York with cargo of lime.
The freight caught fire at sea in rough
weather and was cast overheard. The boat
was returning to Rockland for another
load, when the captain lost his reckoning.
The crew were rescued in the nick of time
by a boat which ventured out from the
shore. The mate, however, was killed In
jumping from the vessel to the boat.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-02
discount HUI I. Dead,

LONDON, Eng, April 1.-Viscount Hin
is dead. His son and heir, Charles Row.
land Hill, is now in the United States
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-02

To DRIVE cough from the system use DIR. Bulr
Cough Syrup. 1t never fails.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-12

BRICE CONTROLS.
Ex-Congressman Mcmahon May
Re the Ru.lS1~ye Governor

Ex-Congressman Mcmahon May
Be the Buckeye Governor
CINCINNATI, O., Aug. u.-Demo-
cratic leaders throughout the Miami
valley have started a movement to
nominate John A. Mcmahon, of Day.
ton, at the Democratic state conven-
ton in Springfield next week. Since
the county conventions of yesterday it
is claimed that Senator Brice's friends
will control the convention and prob
ably go further than to reaffirm the
platform of 1891. Senator Brice as
temporary chairman will sound the
keynote, and his friends are more in
terested in the platform than in candi-
dates. There has been some feeling
engendered in the silver fight. Mr.. Nc
Mahon has kept out of the fight and is
tions.
Ex-Gov. Campbell has declined to
allow his name used and Congress-
man Paul Sorg and Tom Johnson re-
fuse to be drafted. In the event that
free silver men control the convention
the nominee for governor will be John
H. Thomas, of Springfield, or James
Kimburne, of Columbus. The senator
ship and presidential preferences, as
well as the silver question, supersede
the usual contests for places this year.
Mr.. Mcmahon was a candidate for
senator against Brice six years ago.
He served eight years in congress and
is brother-in-law of Vallindingham.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-12
NOTHING BUT GORE
WILL SATISFY A CENTRAH
AMERICAN CONSUL AT SAN.
FRANCISCO.
CHALLENGES TO A DUEL
THE CHALLENGED MAN BEING
HIS FORMER BOON CON-
PANION.
ALL BECAUSE OF EzETA
ExiIed President of Salvador at
the Bottom of the Sanguin- 9
nry Affair.
CHALLENGES TO A DUEL
ALL BECAUSE OF EzETA

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Aug. IL
Senor Calderon, consul for Salvador,
is on the warpath, and seeks the
blood of M. Casin, president of the
Central American Development COM
pany. He has challenged Casin to-
a duel, and the latter has signif1ed
his intention OF fighting the consul.
While CaSin was in company with
Consul Ballen, of Ecuador, Calderon
sneered at Casin. The latter rushed
after Calderon and begged him to-
follow him, that they might fight
it out. Instead Calderon sought the
protection of a big policeman, and
declined the invitation. Then CaSin
called him coward, a bob-tailed'
yellow dog and other unpleasant
things. Still Calderon would not
fight, and went home under guard of
the policeman. Later, however, as
Casin was dining with Gen. Ezeta al
messenger arrived with a challenge
from Calderon to deadly combat.T
The message also assured CaSin that |
he (Calderon) was his friend, and;
that Casin's mistaken friendship for,
Ezeta was all that came between
them. Casin said tonight he did not I!
think it would be necessary to fight
Calderon with deadly weapons. His
fists would be sufficient. Calderon
and Casin were formerly intimate
friends, but when Gen. EZeta ar
rived trouh1e began FZeta is Cali
deron's bitterest enemy, while G'asin
has become very intimate with, he.
fugitive warrior.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-12
TRAIN CRASHED THROUGH.
Three Trainmen Are Killed in a
Wreck.

GREENFIELD, o., Aug. II. = The
bridge across Paint creek, on the Ohio
Southern railway, near Rainbridge,
o., gave way this afternoon under a
loaded freight train bound north. The
bridge, engine and ten loaded cars all
went into the creek, taking with them
Engineer Clint Radcliffe. Fireman How
Ser and Brakeman T. Byers, who were
buried under the wreck. The water is
fifteen feet deep at that place, and the
bodies of the dead trainmen cannot be
recovered until the wreck is removed,
which cannot be until tomorrow. The
engine jumped the track on the bridge
from some unknown cause. Traffic to-
night to- Jackson is over the B. & O.
Later advlces from the wreck at
bridge near Bainbridge show that four
We're killed, and they were all who
were aboard the Inflated train. Thirty
freight cars went down with the en-
gine. The whole train and it's crew
and the bridge are in Paint creek. The
bodies of Conductor Patrick George
Henry and Brakeman Thomas Beyers
were recovered late tonight. The
bodies of Engineer Charles Radcliffe
and Fireman Charles Hauser, both of
jackson, O., are under the mountain of
debris and cannot be reached until to-
morrow. Among the lost freight were
ten thoroughbred horses en- route to
the Springfield races. The loss il over
$4,000. AS the bridge is some distance
from telegraph Office particulars are
unobtainable. Two wrecking trains
and crews are at the scene of the dis
aSter.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-12
FRESHET AND WIND
Do Damage to Crops and Rail-
ways in NebraSIxa


DUNCAN, Neb., Aug. n.-This entire
country was swept by a severe electri-
cal storm last night and today, and
much damage was done. The high
wind was accompanied by hail and
rain. The storm was especially severe
in CoifaX and Platte counties, while ad-
Jacent counties suffered severely. The
most disastrous results followed in the
vicinity of Schuyler, all the glass in
the sides of the building exposed to the
storm being broken. Wires for a dis
tance of fifty miles in all directions
were torn down, and informal ton Sc
cured here from that section were
brought in by train. While the, tor
rents of rain helped crops in some Sec
tiens, many of the fields were wholly
destroyed by the enormous fall of hail.
Streams in all directions everflowed
their banks in few hours, carrying
destruction in the valleys. Railroad
property was much damaged traffic
being very much interfered with
Washouts are numerous for distance
of fifty miles.
& IMPERIAL, Neb., Aug. II. - Last
night OHare county wasfagain visited
with the heaviest rain of the season,
over two inches of water having fallen.
Some hail accompanied it, but as there
was no wind no damage was done.
This assures the early corn, as it is
now in roasting ears, and many of the
farmers say that it will also make the
late corn. The ground is in the finest
condition ever known in the county,
and no fear is entertained of the hot
winds.