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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-24
WALSUr CREEK BANDITS TRIAL.
Edgar Jones ArraigHed for Robbing the
RatEroad Station.

MARTINEZ. CAL, April 23.-The trial
Of George W Nottingham and Edgar
Jones, accused of robbing the Walnut
Greek railroad station on the night of jan
uary "a. commenced in Superior Court
this afternoon. VS.. Wells, the attorney
for Jones, demanded a separate trial for
his client, which was granted, and then
the choosing of jurors to try Jones was
commenced. After thirty-six Of the ven
ire had been examined the necessary
twelve were obtained and the court ad-
iourned until tomorrow.
The prosecution is conducted by District
Attorney Brown and W. s. Thinning of this
city and NJ. G. Chapman of Oakland looks
after the interests Of Nottingham. As
there are many witnesses, it is possible the
trial will extend into next week.
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SEB4STOPoL cANSERY LEASED
4 Nepc Market Opened to so1somG County
Fr4ttt-groarers.

SEBAsTOPOL, CAL, April 23.-The
SebastopoI cannery has been leased to
Hotchkiss & Miller, the HeaIdsburg fruit
packers, and viii be operated extensively
this season. The news wiz be hailed with
delight by the fruit-growers OF Analy
Township, who have experienced difficulty
and loss in the marketing OF their fruit.
Three years ago a joint stock company was
organized here and the cannery operated
at heavy loss. Last season it did not run
at all.
Indications are not so favorable for a
heavy fruit crop in this section, although
the young orchards which wiz bear for the
first time this season viii bring the output
up to that Of last season.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-24
IMPROVEMENTS At TACOMA.

Immense Structures to Be Erected Along
tse Northern Pacific Hater Front.
TACOMA, WASH, April 23.-The North
ern Pacific Railroad began work to-day on
improvements on the water front that will
cost $500, 600. Local companies viii make
improvements costing $500, 900 more. The
railroad will build a solid rock and stone
seawau along its waterfront property. Ii
will build four freight warehouses, each
40x4O0 feet, and coal bunkers of 10000 tons
storage capacity, capable OF handling 5000
tons per ten hours.
The Cascade Oatmeal Company is pre-
pairing to erect 50o-barrel fourmill for the
oriental trade.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-24
TRIAL OF 4 MURDEREss.
Edith Elder to insurer for the Murdet
of Frank Quinn.

Edth Etder TO 4RStcer T0T tne Murder
of Frank Quinn.
STOCKTON, CAL, April 23.-Edith Ell
der, who shot and killed Frank Quinn on
the 18th of last November, was on trial
before jury in Judge Smith $ court to-day.
The murder was q very cold -blooded
one. At u O'Clock on the morning of the
18th the woman shot Quinn and then
turned the pistol upon herself, inhicting a
wound in her breast.
Miss Elder is represented by the best
local law talent obtainable, and the case
gives evidence OF being hard-fought one.
The brother of the murdered man is J. J.
Quinn, the present Councilman from the
First Ward.
From the questions asked the iurymen
it was made apparent that the defense will
be that Miss Elder was temporarily insane
when she committed the homicide and
then tried to end ber own life.
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4 SAPA PATIENTS FORTUNE.
GoId and SiIrer Found in The CIothing of
CrdzB Roman

NAPA, CAL, April 23.-Margaret Nc
Donough, who was committed to the In
sane Asylum here day or two ago, upon
being searched by the attendants, was
found to have Sl15o sewed in her clothing.
Eleven hundred dollars was in gold and
$50 in silver It was thought the woman
had money, but no one knew where until
the discovery was made. John o'Connor,
her brother, has been appointed her guar
dian
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-24

receiving visitors. An invitation viii be
extended to the Half-miIIion Club TO visit
Healdsburg during the festival.
The merry contest waging between seven
of Healdsburg's charming young ladies
who are candidates for the floral crown
promises to become spirited as the carnival
approaches. Each is receiving very fat
tering support, and the rivalry has only
Degun
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-24
CKINS ON ERE with fort1,rino

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~ disfiguring eczemas and every
species of itching, burning. and
scaly skin and scalp diseases relieved
by a single application and speedily
cured by CUTICURA when all else
fails. To those who have suffered
long and hopelessly, and who have
lost faith in doctors, medicines, and
all things human, CUnCURA RENE
DIES appeal with a force never before
realized in the history of medicine.
Every hope, every expectation awak-
ened by them, has been more than
fulfilled. Their success has excited
the wonder and approval of physi-
clans familiar with the marvellous
cures daily effected by them. Peo-
pie in every walk of life believe in
them, use them, and recommend
them. They are, in truth, the great
est skin cures, blood purifiers, and
hurnor remedies of modern times.
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FUNERAL of Colonel kobb.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, April 23.-The fu-
neral of the late Colonel Thomas P. Robb,
who was a member of General Grants
staff, viii take place Thursday under the
auspices of the Grand Army and Pioneers.
The body will be sent to Chicago for inter
ment
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Los Annsle. Rond 81.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, April 23.-An evi-
dence of this city's good standing in finan-
cial circles was given to-day when 1896. COO
in bonds were sold to Street, Wyke & Co.
of New York at AZ per cent. Considering
the premium, the bidding was very spirited.
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VIII TEST THE FEE LAW.
SOIaHo County Officials Want SALARIES
for Services,

JoT ceTraceSs
FAIRFIELD, CAL, April 23.-The forty
eight Justices Of the Peace and constables
Of Solano County have decided to test the
law passed at the last session of the Legis-
lature, providing that fees, instead Of saIa-
ries as formerly, shall be paid them for
their services. Constabies Powers, RYAN
and Wilson have been appointed a com
mittee to secure an attorney.
On May Auditor 6. T. Wooderson viii
be asked by the different Justices and con-
stables TO pay them the salaries allowed
by the old law. The Auditor will refuse to
audit the claims and this refusal viii lay
the foundation for mandamus proceedings,
in which the constitutionality of the new
law viii be questioned.
Whatever decision IS rendered by Judge
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-24
RILL IN CONTROL.
A Rnnsor That His Line Has Absorbes
the Northern Pacific.

TACOMA, WASH, April 23.-A report
here has it that President J. J. Hill of the
Great Northern has secured control of the
Northern Pacific Railroad. This report is
given as the cause of the recent shaking up
among officials of the latter road None
of the officials here can confirm the rumor,
but they do not take much stock in it,
although it Is generally believed by the
people.
There is a general feeling of uneasiness
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-24
RoDEo MURDERER coNrTcrED.
C. e. Rantett Will Serre Time for KtEling
His Brother.

MARTINEZ, CAL, April 23.-The trial
OF C. E. Ranlett for shooting his brother
at Rodeo last December was concluded to-
day, the jury returning verdict of guilty
Of murder in the second degree. The day
of sentence was set for May at 10 AM.
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Death of a rartine- Pioneer.

MARTINEZ, CAL, April 23.-Thomas
Johnson, an old and well-known resident
of this county, died suddenly at his resi-
dence in Martinez this morning of heart
failure. He was under-sheriff for num-
Der of years, and had resided in the county
since 1856. The funeral will tade place on
Thursday, and will be in charge OF the
A. o. U. W., of which order Johnson was
a prominent member.
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DEATH OF A sosoMA Farmer.
Injuries Receired In an accident End
the Life of L. c. PruntH.

soNoMA, CAL, April 23.-E. c. Prunty,
a wealthy and prominent farmer of So
noma Valley, died at his residence, two
miles south of town, at o'clock this morn
ing, from the effects of fatal injuries re-
ceived by falling from cultivator last
Saturday.
On the morning of the accident Mr..
Prunty hitched his steam to a cuItiYator
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s,.icide of a RosaIta Burorar.

RosALIA, WASH. April 22.-william
Smith, who was confined in the County
Jail on a charge of burglary, committed
suicide yesterday by hanging himself with
his suspenders.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-24
TTsalta Ep.bexxIer Bo,tud or,r.

VISALIA, CAL, April 23.-At the pre-
iminary examination, Justice Holder
ordered that Theodore K Murry be held to
answer to the charge OF embezzling funds
belonging to C. W. Clarke OF Sacramento.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-24
PORTERWLLE'S WELCOME,
A Hearty Reception Given the
Half-MiIlion Club Ex-
CurSiOniStS.
Ladies' Decorate the Train With
Flowers While the Party Visits
Points of Interest.

PORTERVILLE, CAL, April 23.-The
Half-million Club excursionists arrived
here from Los Angeles at 80 clock this
afternoon and were met at the depot by
the citizens OF PorterviIIe with carriages
and brass band, and escorted through
the principal streets and through the
orange and lemon groves. While this was
being done a committee OF ladies and gen
tlemen were decorating the interior OF the
cars with flowers.
The visitors were greatly pleased with
what they have seen here and were loud
in their praises of the rich country through
which they were driven, the orange and
lemon groves receiving their share Of
attention from those of the party who are
residents of Southern California
After being taken TO the various points
of interest adjacent to the town the excur-
sionists returned TO their cars. The people
of PorterviIIe were invited inside and
thanked by Messrs. Bunker, Carman and
Daniels and others of the party for the
hospitalitylshowD them, the ladies espe-
cialIy receiving much praise for their kind
ness IN decorating the cars with flowers.
Mrs. w. NJ. Bunker of the excursionists
writes of the visit here as follows:
AT Porterville the train ran into great
bouquet, as it were, the ladies Of the town
waiting to welcome it with garlands and
roses. A delightful ride was enjoyed, the
tourists returning to find the cars bou-
quet of beauty. Every section was gar
landed and laden with flowers. They were
massed on all sides"
A vote of thanks was returned by the
club to the people here. Nowhere has the
club been treated more Hospitality and
heartily than at Porterville.
The excursionists left here at 9:1O P. N.
for Tulare, via Poso.
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A Quarrel Over Dice Results
in the Shooting of a
Barkeeper.
His Assailant Claims to Have Been
Drugged by the Man He
Wounded.

SEATTLE, WASH, April 23.-Harry
Fraser, proprietor of the Northern Hotel
bar, was fatally shot this morning by P. D.
large ranch and member of one of the
best families in Milwaukee.
Page was shaking dice with Fraser, and
says that he had taken two drinks which
were drugged, for he became stupid and
Just remembers struggle in which he
pulled his revolver and fred. Fraser says
Page suddenly began talking about two
skies and trays turning up at dice, and in
an instant drew his revolver and shot him.
Page came here on April u with A. W.
Hager, an attorney of Chicago, to leave to-
day on the steamer for Alaska, to go to the
Yukon mines. Hager says Page is an
abstemious man, whom he never saw take
two drinks of liquor, and he is convinced
that he had been drugged for the purpose
of robbery.
Page, he says, had on Monday cashed a
draft for $3.50 and had SIS besides, but when
arrested he had only S310 on his person.
He believes that Page had been robbed of
the $50, and that Fraser and his trends
were drugging him to get the rest.
lice and afterward Mayor of Milwaukee,
and his uncle, Hiram Barber, is master
in chancery in Chicago, while Pages
mother and sister are now at Pasadena,
Cal.
Fraser is small man and had borne
good reputation. He cannot recover.
Page has been in semi-stupor all day,
and has not yet fully recovered his senses.
arrested for Arson.
SEATTLE, WASH, April 23.-Thomas E.
Shoemaker, q white barber, and John
Mills colored, were put in jail to-day on a
charge of arson, each having made sepa-
rate confession confirming that of the
other. Shoemaker lived at 126 Rollin
street. and on March the house was
burned down, Shoemaker's furniture was
insured for $500, and the insurance COM
pany offered to settle for $500. Shoemaker
paid Mills S12 for the job.
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Buckles Of the Solano County Superior
Court will be accepted as final and no ap-
peal viii be taken.
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BAKERSFIELD, CAL, April 23.-The
Half-million Club arrived here at 80 this
morning and were met at the depot by the
agents of the Kern County Land Company,
with its vehicles, and then driven over the
company's domains. The citizens of Ba-
kersteld provided a substantial lunch at
the Southern Hotel at 80, after which the
party left for Porterville at o'clock. The
party consisted of twenty -four, including
ladies'
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For additional retao coost nelos see second Rqoel
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nacV'c SKIN. scalp. and hair purified and
nA0I y hezr.iaed by CgTICuxA Soar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-30
THE MIDwINTER TURF.
weather Clear and Cold Mt New
OrIeans-Attendan slim.

NEW ORLEANS. LA, January 29.-The
weather here was clear and cold for to-
days racing, and the attendance was
rather slim compared to that Of the ave
rage attendance of last week. The bet
lingering was crowded, and the book
makers were kept busy In each OF the hve
events. The surprise of the day was re-
served for the last race, when Miss Brad
shaw, q 20-to-l shot, won the siX-furlong
event in a walk. DR.. BIZ, In the same
race. killed his chances by getting the
bit in his teeth. and making the whole
circuit OF the track go. Clayton carried
off the jockey honors by winning the first
three races on the card. Twenty-six
horses were scratched from the card.
The track was lumpy and heavy.
First race-six furlongs, seliing-G, H.
Cox q TO u won. @ Whiz second, Elber-
ton third Time. 1:2Ola,
Second race-six furlongS-Minnie Gee
Is 10 81 won. Miss Matte second, Miss
LILY third. Time, l:l9&.
Third receive furlongs-Lottie Aller
g 10 . won, Pete Kelly second. Insomnia
Fourth race-one mlle-Brakeman G. to
y won, Lucasta second, Pearline third.
Time. l:5Oie.
Fifth race-slx furlongs-Miss Bradshaw
Craft third. Time. 1:2lla.
ALEXANDER ISLAND.
WASHINGTON, January 29.-Following
are the results at Old Dominion track
to-day:
First race-purse 500, selling. four and
n half Observation-Disclosures 90 TO u won,
Hay Tay second, Carnalite third. Time,
go
Second race-purse 900. 3-year-o,ds.
selling, six and a half furlongs-John Z.
Ql 10 81 won, Miss Castles second. Monte
carlo third. Time. 1:3S.
Third race-purss 800 selling. SIX and
a half furlongs-Walcott O1 to 81 won,
Eclipse second, His Grace third. Time,
Fourth race-purse 500, selling. four
and a half furlongs-Paragon IS TO u
won. Lake View second. Sonora third.
Time. IS.
Fifth race-purse 500 selling. six and Q
quarter furlongs-Gonzales (even) won.
Beiwood second. Stringfellow third. Time,
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-30
Personals and Briefs.

Mrs. j. j. Taylor and her sister. Miss
Cora billiard, will leave for Lynchburg
to-day.
Mr.. Lewis II. Blair has been confined 10
his bed for the last two days with fever
OF typhoid character.
The Board of Public Works and the
State Board of Library Commissioners
both met yesterday. but only routine
business was transacted.
Mr. and Mrs. Moses Meyer have issued
invitations to the marriage OF their
daughter. Miss Yetta, TO Mr. Adolph
Foss Tuesday evening, February 18th.
at o'clock at lill east Main street.
Contributions are still coming in to the
expense fund OF the Young Mems Chris
Ing amounts were received: Nj. II. Smith,
SO: Preston Cooke. SO. Total, 1888.
Mr.. Ernest Mayo Long. OF this city. who
is attending the Yale LaW-School. was
one of the CONSERVATIVES OF that .lnst-
contest. Mr.. Long is graduate OF kich-
mond College. and bright young orator.
The following convicts were delivered
at the pcnitentiary yesterday by Sherin
y. T. cogbil. OF Mecklenburg county;
Samuel Townes three years for manning;
Ne'son baskerville, two years for perjury:
Mamie wilkinson. six years for manning.
and Betsy AIMS Smith, eight years for
robbery.
Mrs Joseph A. White will be AT
home to her lady and gentlemen friends
this afternoon from 10 ! O'Clock, IN
honor of her niece, Miss JAMIE Berney, or
Mobile. Mrs John Lyons; Mrs. Waller,
OF Mobile: Miss Emily Cary. MISS Nellie
Neale. Miss Fanny Mcguire, and MISS
Gertie Camm will assist in receiving.
Information has been received In this
city OF the death. in King George county,
OF Mrs Stin the mother Of DR.. r. W. anu
John Stin OF this city. and aunt or KeV:
Mr.. sim, OF Manchester. Deceased had
paid many visits to Richmond, ana was
well and favorably known 10 lerBe num-
Der OF people on Church Hill. where
her sons reside
Captain Stevens has removed the SAL.
walton Army meetings 20 No. SW west
broad street whore large crowds are at
tending and much interest Is manifested
This II the last week of Captain anu
Mrs Stevens's stay In Hichmond. Ihey
Will preach their farewell sermons next
Sunday afternoon and night. other ON
GERS will arrive on the following Wedhes-
day.
The funeral OF Mr.. George Bluford took
place yesterday afternoon al O'Clock
from the residence, on Franklin street
near Twentieth. Deceased was 70 years
old. and IL survived by his wife and four
children He was a native Of Norfolk, ana
"A member OF Pickett-Buchanan Camp.
The pali-bearers were members OF
George II. Pickett Camp, OF this city. The
remains were inferred In lakewood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-30

$3.50; I. j., Nichols q Co, $50; Godssy
Y Crnmp. S.3; Rosendorf y co, ,}.o.g,
DuVal a Robertson. sl3.5t; ID. ID. harr-
son, s6; Toney Piacini. 81.
FUNERAL OF MR.. HALL.
The funeral OF Mr. Henry u. haiI
o'clock from Central Methodist church:
and was largely attended. The services
were conducted BY Rev. W. w. Lear.
and the intermeni took place place IN Ma na,s
Cemetery under tne H a'5eer,on The fos
lowing we're the pail-bearers; Messrs.
Harry cav. John NJ. French. ". ID.
Kemp. Cary jerks. Ben. z. Owen Jr.,
Mrs charles Atkinson. who was hurt
by falling from a jumper which she
was attempting TO get IN MONDAY atier-
noon. was reported TO be better yesterday.
a number OF sleighs were seen on the
streets yesterday. and the merry juggling
OF the bells was heard all day. In the
afternoon the snow was melting rapidly,
and the sport was not so good.
MISCELLANEOUS MENTION.
The Hastings Court was In session
yesterday considering civil business.
Deputy Constable James ii. Petit 's
quite sick at his residence. 1i06 Decatur
street.
Justice w. ID. Lithgow and his father,
Mr.. w. T, Lithgow. who have been sick
for some time. were reported better yes
terday morning.
Miss Emma Tatum. Of Powhatan
county. Ia visiting her uncle. Mr.. r..
Glover Tatum. on Maury street between
Eighth street and Riverview road.
Rev. l.. Il. Johnston. OF South Boston.
Va. Will preach at ClOpton-Street Bap-
fist church. IN Swansboro'. this evening
at 7:s5 O'Clock
Mrs. II NJ. owen Is detained at home
on account OF sickness.
In the Police Court yesterday two
trifing cases were disposed OF.
Mrs. w. III. White. who has been very
sick, Is improving. and is now able TO
sit up.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-30
REFUSED TO INDICT CRAVEN.
lie Was Acquitted and His Bonds
men Observation-Disclosures Needy.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, January 29.-(Spe-
cial)-At the grand jury Of the County
Court yesterday. the case Of Thomas
Craven. who killed Reuben Mills at jack
son City on Christmas-eve, came up The
jury, after a short absence. refused to
tldict him, so Craven was discharged
and his bondsmen released, the jury con-
sidering. 50 II supposed, that craven
killed Mills in self-defence.
At a meeting OF the Mount vernon Fire
Insurance Company yesterday the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
year: +. f.. Corbett, president: \. a. War
field. secretary; A. w. Armstrong, trea-
surer; and Messrs. Henry Bladder ana
Frank Hume were reelected directors.
Several charitable ladies', representing
the different denominations OF this city,
have organized a society for the assist
ance Of the poor OF the city during this
winter Mr.. Simpson, a prominent bust
ness-man Of Alexandria, has placed his
hall on King street at their disposal, and
they will meet there every day. and do
nations of all sorts will be received. TINS
society. IL is expected, will do a great
deal OF good. Though Alexandria, as a
rule takes good care OF her poor, there
are a good many in town who have been
comfortably off heretofore, but are now,
owing TO the hard times. out OF employ
ment and who are too proud TO ask Tor
help, and the organization VIII DO great
deal towards helping these.
Whooping-cough is prevalent in Alexan-
dria Just now, as IL seems To be every
where. and a great many children are
sick with IT,