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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
Shot. the Foreman

NEW ORLEANS, La, May 16.-This
morning Stevedore Gerdes sent Foreman
Smithers, with a gang of coiored men, to
begin loading the steamship Orion, now
lying at the Morgan wharf, in Gretna. He
met number of whites ON the levee and
three shots were fired at him, one of which
struck him in the leg. The negroes then
quit work and made their way back to this
side OF the river. No arrests have been
made. Smithers' injuries were painful,
but not dangerous.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17

OF individuals to participate in the cere-
monies s1 the G. A. R. organization, as such,
VIII have nothing to do with it, adding
enat mad any other day than the Nations
Memorial day been chosen for the dedica-
Ilon no notice of the affair would have been
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
For Illeaal Fishfna.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, May 16.-To-day
Seth Blanchard, Bert Blanchard and H.
Wetzelberg were sent to jail for twenty five
days for illegal fishing, to which they
pleaded guilty. They caught thousands of
trout in SCOTS Greek, many not measuring
over three inches long, when the law makes
it an offense to catch trout less than six
inches in length.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
Hsn Has Not Hriften..

NEW YORK, N. Y, May 1e.--Regard-
ing the statement that Senator David B.
Hill had written aletter to be read before
the Illinois Democratic State Convention
next month advocating the free: coinage of
silver Senator Hill said to-day: III have
not written a letter on the silver question
within three years.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
Passing Bonus Checks.

FRESNO, CAL, May 1911. Cook has
been arrested here on charge of forgery.
He presented check for $50 to the pro.
prietor of the Ogle House and received a
few dollars, leaving the check as security.
The check was signed A. K. Washburne,
and after Cook had left the hotel it was
found to be forgery. Before his capture
he passed another check at T. S. Miller's
drugstore, i.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
Bssratars Rnsa a Rink.

CHARLESTON, w. VA, May 1e-A re-
port from Anderson, Monroe County, states
that last night burglars entered the bank,
blew open the safe and carried off $4,000,
practically all it contained, as most Of the
FUNDS were deposited at Reconvite, thirty
miles distant. This bank has no vault.
Inc robbers escaped, leaving no clew.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
G. 4. r. Men wsu Not Participate.

BLOOMINGTON, ILL, May .16.-The
State G. A. R. Encampmentto to-day referred
the pension matter to the National En-
campment. The dedication Of the Con-
federate monument at Chicago on Memorial
day was discussed at length. A resolution
was adopted which deprecates such dis
position OF Decoration day, and while the
G. A. r. cannot presume to deny the right
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
Htotated a Lotteru La,r.

MARINETTE, Wis, May 16.-The pub.
fishers of the Daily Eagle, the North Stas
and the Marinette Argus were to-day ar.
rested for alleged violation of the lottery
law by Deputy United States Marshal
Buckley. They gave bonds to appear next
Wednesday. They published the result OF
hospital prize drawing
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
FOREST FIRES IN WASHINGTON

Considerable Damage Done Along the
Northern Pacific Railroad Tracks.
TACOMA, WASH, May 16.-Large forest
fires are raging along both sides of the
Northern Pacific tracks from South Prairie
to the summit of the Cascade Mountains, a
distance of fifty-fve miles. At Lester,
seventy miles east of here. the postoffice
building and two small residences were
burned with all their contents yesterday.
The railroad employees saved the COM
panys property by using locomotives and
throwing water over the buildings. There
were number of loaded trains on the side
tracks there. The fire caught from burn
ing logs and is still raging about the town.
The railroads bridge and section crews are
all fighting the flames. Superintendent
McCabe reports that fires were put out in
the snowsheds several times to-day. They
had caught from falling burning trees. A
high wind would cause great damage, but
rain is looked for.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
C1ERGYMEN IN SESSION.
Delegates Are Elected and Women Given
the Right to Vote.

DcIeVuteS -dTe Etccted dnu W0men GtUcn
the Right to Vote.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, May 16.-A convo-
cation of the Protestant Episcopal Mission
airy Association in the jurisdiction of
Northern California was held to-day in
this city. Rev. G. A. Gilman, rector of ST..
Paurs Church in Sacramento, was chosen
as delegate to the general convention of
the church to be held at Minneapolis next
October. c. Hitchcock of Penryn was
elected lay delegate. Rev. John Partridge
of Petaluma was chosen as alternate dele
gate from the clergy and G. w. Bush as lay
alternate
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
Mr.. Mines, .Resianatio,..

LANSING, MICH, May 16.-Lieutenant-
Governor Alfred Mines sent his resigna-
tlon to Governor Rich to-day to take effect
May 81, the date fixed for the adjournment
OF the Legislature. Mr., Mines has sue
ceeded Julius G. Burrows as Congressman.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
Hassmg Has Been Prohibited.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, May 1e.-At
meeting of the board of directors of the
University of Southern California resolu-
lions were adopted condemning the prac-
tice OF hazing, and the faculty was in
structed to expressly prohibit any such
practices and to strictly enforce such pro-
hibition whether the offenses result in
harm or otherwise.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17

W5lkinsoa to Be Omsted.

MILWAUKEE,, WIS.,, May GA local
paper asserts that there is likely to be a
change in the grand mastership of the
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Grand
Master Wilkinson, it says, is in a fair way
OF being ousted and James Morrison of
New York elected in his stead. There
will also be general reduction in the
salaries OF the board officers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
Releused Eroa, c,1.toe,,4.

SANTA BARBARA, CAL, May 16.-
Charles Lyme, whowas arrested yesterday
on charge of threatening to take life, on
complaint OF William Lavies, editor of the
Independent, and held in $1,000 bonds, was
to-day released from custody, the charge
having been withdrawn.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
The Home. Man Vote,

LOS ANGELES, May 16.-At the morn
ing session of the California Episcopal
Diocesan Synod it was decided to give
women the right TO vote for trustees and
vestrymen. There was lengthy discus
sion before the resolution was adopted
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
Il LoNG-DIsTANCE Walk
From San Francisco to Neto York. for the
Championship.

From San francisco to Netc York. for the
Championship.
TACOMA, WASH, May l6.-Vanderbilt
FL. Sutton, who claims to be champion
long-distance walker of America, now
living at American Lake, near here, will
leave here for San Francisco in a few days
to meet w. q. Thompson and walk match
with him from that City to New York for
$2500 side and the championship of
America. Sutton says he is backed by
Richard K. Fox and that Harry Parsons of
New York is his manager and trainer.
Sutton says they will have three months
limit in which to cover the distance and
that the winner will be presented with a
belt by Fox. Sutton claims a record of
thirty days from New York to Chicago, q
distance of 1000 miles. He says Thompson
claims to have covered 1000 miles in thirty
one days. Sutton says the money is all up
and that the articles are signed
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
The Carsos. Murder Case.

CARSON, New, May 16.-Tramp No. 8,
arrested for the murder of Mrs. Sarman,
was released to-day. a witness saw him
thirty miles from the scene Of the tragedy
when it occurred. The Williams hearing
will come up next week.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17

robbery of the Cloverdale postoffice. The
individual was more than anxious to re-
turn to Cloverdale, but his statement re-
garding his whereabouts and action since
the burglary convinced the Sheriff of his
innocence, so he was discharged from Gus
iOdy
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
TIE a. p. a. StilI Oroant.t,,o.

CARSON. New, May 16.-A special train
with 265 members of the American Protec-
tive Association from Virginia City and
TWO extra cars attached here ran to Reno
tonight toorganize the order here.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
A. Barn and Dasrv Burned.

NAPA, CAL, May 16.-A barn and
dairy-house in Wooden Valley belonging
to Gardner Bros. were burned Tuesday
night. Loss from $1,000 to $500; insurance
$3.50. The cause OF the fire is not known.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
WASH|NGTON'S JURY LAW,
1t Has Been Lost and the State
Will Lose Thousands of
Dollars.
Men Who VIII Contend for the
Long-Distanoe Walking Cham
pionShip.

TACOMA, WASH, May 16.-Remonstra-
ton in this State against the expense OF
the jury law then in force eliminated in
the Legislature last winter in the passage
of law reducing the pay of jurors from
81 to 81 per day. 1t was supposed that the
new law passed all right until to-day, when
it was discovered that the edition of session
laws completed by the Secretary of State,
James III. Price, does not contain the new
law fixing the pay of jurors, and under the
law it is not in effect, though regularly
passed.
There is no minute of its passage in the
records, and all trace of the bill is lost.
The State will lose thousands of dollars by
this omission, whether Intentional or
otherwise. This missing jury law has ex-
cited suspicion in regard to the fate of
other laws passed by the Legislature, and
compilation and records are now being
closely compared by members of the Leg
islature from this county.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
KILLED BY Il RUNWAY TEAM.
James Smith, a Merican Var Veteran,
Net q Very Sudden Death.

James Smith, MecicGn Var Veteran,
Net Pery Sudden Death.
YREKA, CAL, May 16.-James Smith,
wealthy rancher of Little Shasta Valley
and father of School Superintendent Clar-
ence Smith, was killed by runaway team
last evening while on his way home from
Yreka. Deceased was pioneer, promi-
nent Odd Fellow and Mexican War vet
eran. He came around the Horn in 1916
and helped in the capture of Vera Cruz,
and was also present when the fleet took
Monterey. He was highly esteemed
throughout this section of the State, and it
is expected his funeral next Sunday will
be the largest ever held in the county. He
was IS years old.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
Doctor Has Been Acquitted.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, May 16.-Alex
Doctor, charged with embezzling $500
which had been intrusted to him by NJ. L..
Polaski for payment to M. A. Gunst of San
Francisco, was acquitted to-day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
BRoKEN IEnEEs CAUSE DAMAGE
Land Inundated and Hheat Crops Rufned
in Vdrf0ats Places.

in VdrtOns Places.
FRESNO, CAL, May 16.-It is reported
that Kings River has overtiowed its banks
on the Laguna de Tache ranch, twenty-five
miles southwest from here, and that about
ITO acres of fine grain have been destroyed.
No further damage is yet reported. The
weather is still warm and the river will
probably go higher.
Later-Word from Hanford is to the
effect that the break in Kings River Ievee
has been mended and that no further
damage is now anticipated. The break
occurred at Kingston at the head of the
James canal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
Police ana Strikers Collide.

SHEBOYGAN, WIS, May 16.-A COLI
sion occurred to-day between the police
and the strikers at the. Croker factory, in
which clubs were used. Several arrests
were made.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
The Horses Perished.

PENDLETON, Or, May 16.-A number
OF frame buildings were burned to-day,
among them livery stable containing six
horses. The loss is about $4,000.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
Killed by the Railroad Cars.

SACRAMENTO, CAL. May 16.-To-day
a railroad sectionhand named Isaac Pas
colat fell under a car at Newcastle and
was killed
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
Arrested the Wrona Nam.

UKIAH. CAL, May 16.-This morning
Sheriff johnson captured one of the parties
suspected of having been concerned in the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17

SACRAMENTO, CAL, May 16.-The
police made wholesale arrests tonight of
bicyclists who failed to carry headlights
on their wheels, as required by city or
dinance
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
An Acrobat Seriously injured.

TACOMA, WASH, May 16.-Chauncey
Harmon, the well-known trapeze and hori-
zontal-bar performer, while exercising on
the bars in the pavilion at Washington
Park, near Seattle, to-day, fell. breaking
his left arm in two places and sustaining
internal injuries. The doctors report that
he is not yet out of danger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-28
DEFICIENCY OF $4,000.

Waterbury Court House Bill Passes
the House &. IL. CONvell For Judge.
HART FORD, March 2S-The house was
called to order at noon to-day.
The joint standing committee on finance
submitted a report as to the means of rails
ing funds to pay the yearly expenses.
They estimate the expenses for the fiscal
year ending in 1895 at not less than So
800. 900. This opinion is confirmed by ( he
comptroller who estimates the expenses at
50 .30S. 500. besides $1O5.000 for interest
or bonds. The expenses for 1896 will be
about $500, 900 less. The receipts for the
two years show a deficiency of 5000, 900
The committee reported bill for a state
tax. but did not recommend its passage.
but urged that appropriations be voted only
after rigid investigation.
After a resolution ordering the printing
of 500 copies of the report was passed the
house took up the special business. the bill
relieving the Consolidated road of double
taxation on property paying taxes in Massa-
chusetts After debate OF two hours the
bill was passed.
A resolution establishing court house
IN Waterbury WAS passed in concurrence.
George II. Cowell was nominated fol
Judge of Waterbury city court and c. F
Hungerford judge of the Naugatuck Dor,
ough court.
In the senate the resolution appointing
i've oyster police was re-committed to the
committee on fisheries:
The selection of Judge Cowell as chair.
man of the Judiciary committee and leader
of the house does not meet with the ap,
prevail of a ma ority of the members of the
house
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-28

Inspector OBrisn has almost completed
his labors in Waterbury and will leave to-
night or tomorrow morning for Wlnsted
His report, whatever 1t is, will be sent to
Washington within a day or so. and the
location of the postoffice for the next few
years now hangs on circumstances. When
seen by DEMOCRAT reporter to-day he
had this to say of last nights meeting.
The only point raised in that meeting
seemed to be the desire to keep the
postoffce where it is. and that
the present high rent would tend to inhu-
ence the securing of a public building
They did not say any of the other sites
proposed were not convenient and it APP
peared the only reason they wanted the
office where it is. was because it was the
dearest in price of rental of any"
The inspector again reiterated that the
postoffice department has nothing to do
with public buildings, one way or another.
The treasury department supervises the
construction and maintains such buildings.
The reporter tried to induce the inspec-
tor to tell whether he had made up his
mind on a site or not. He refused posi-
lively to even hint at a site and said that
all the propositions were not in yet and he
could not form any definite opinion. He
said: You can state positively, however.
that the pos office will not remain where
1t is, unless the rent is materially re-
| duced." He had seen Mr. Lampsop, but
they had come to no definite understand
| ing No influence. he said. could be
brought to bear on the postofice
department to prevent the removal from
the present quarters. The inspector said
he did not consider any Of the sites pro
posed announcement to the public and that
is all he would admit In all probability
| one week after his report is filed the gov
eminent will notify the lucky bidder to SC
ahead with the work. and in three months
time the new Office ought to be ready fol
| occupancy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-28
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
A Plea For the Bishop street School
That Is Founded on Facts.

A Plea For the Bishop street School
That Is Founded on Facts.
A Joint meeting of the board of educa-
ton ard di. trict committee will take place
this evening to discuss and act on the
question of more school accommodations,
The puzzling question of the congestion in
the high school building will probably be
temporarily disposed of. 1t is understood
that the recommendation of the board of
education for another story on Bank
street school building will be considered,
and that a meeting of the center district
electors will be soon called and the pro-
posal submitted to them. There is no
question that more room is needed
at the Bank street school rs
we'll as at several other places,
but it is about time that
other sections of the city be con-
sidered. 1t is but few years since the
present magnificent school building in
Bank street was erected at cost of nearly
$50, O00-with its pressed brick, granite
trimmings. grand entrance, broad halls and
stairs, hard finished walls, elegant furni-
ture and the latest scientific process of
heating and ventilation. 1t is surrounded
with a handsome iron fence. a beautiful
lawn and everything to make the aesthetic
happy. One room is now overcrowded and
it is proposed to spend SIC, 900 more for six
additional rooms. Now look at the condl.
ton of Bishop street on the other side OF
town. Years ago four-room old fashioned
brick building was erected. In few
years an additional two rooms of brick was
added. About four years ago the building
became so crowded and the want of more
room SO pressing that a second two room
annex was thrown up. This was built oil
wood and On posts. The affair cost about
81 600 and was thrown together in two
weeks The furniture cost practically
nothing. as it consisted of old fashioned
desks and seats, taken ont of more favored
buildings where modern furniture was &
necessity. This wonder of architecture i.
an illustration of how far soulless board
will so in its disregard fol
the necessities of section
that does not push its wants
1t is with no desire to be critical, but i
is time that the northern part of the city
be treated with at least little justice
Considerable noise is justly made over tn
crowded condition of Bank street, Wash
ington street and Welton street schools
but the fact seems to be overlooked tina
/ the primary room in Bishop street is NOR
crowded than any of them. Last fall thi
school building with eight rooms register
ed 472 pupils. The first primary room il
the shell on posts without "a cellar register
ed l3S pupils with an attendance on som
days of 12O. The Bishop street schoc
needs a substantial four room addition j
place of the present ridiculous annex. an'
! the old rooms remodeled. Will it get it ?
| Jr-SrICr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-28
ACROSS THE CONTINENT
Tourist Printer VIII Is ReR
Estate Owner In North Dakota.

Tourist Printer VIII Is Real
Estate Owner in North Dakota.
unique specimen of tourist printer
dropped into the DEMocRAr Office this
morning He wanted work and didn't
care whether it was setting type or shovel
ing snow. He had a good natured face.
showing no signs of dissipation and was q
great big pleasant looking fellow. he
said that he owned a little property in
North Dakota. but that times were dull
and he started east. he had money when
he left home. but succeeded in securing
only little work since leaving home and
few weekslago for the first time he knew
what it was to be in q strange country
without money. II look big enough to
draw a street car" he said. ''but l am
pretty we'll played out. Just the same.
Yesterday went to q house intending to
ask for something to eat, but when the
lady opened the door, my courage fed and
l simply requested her to hand me q glass
of water. This business of trsmpinR is
out of my line and as soon as can earn q
few dollars you can bet will make tracks
for home. Some of the hoys helped him
out on transportation to Hartford. where
he has friends.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-28
BOARD OF TRADE ACTS.
Opposed to the Removal OF the Post
Office From Its Present Position.

Opposed to the Removal OF the Post
Office From Its Present Position.
Vice President c. NJ. Epson presided at
the meeting of the board of trade last
night. At the request of the meeting
Thomas Kelly spoke on the proposed
change of the postotfce. Mr. Kelly be-
lieved the business should be carried on at
Its present site until the city secured a
public building. He believed the rent OF
the postoffice reasonable. Mr. Lampson
charges the government uinety-seven cents
a square foot per year and does the furnish
ing and heating. Mr. Kelly pays 81 04 a
foot for the use of buildings not as central
IL located as Mr. Lampson's. and puts in his
own furniture and his own heat. Other
speakers who followed in the same strain
were Alderman T D. Barlow. Vice Presl-
dent Epson and Cornelius Tracy. 1t was
voted that committee of four. the presl-
dent of the board to be one of the number
be appointed by the president to meet
Senator Plat and Congressman Sperry and
use all their powers to see that the post
office is left where it is for the present A
vote was passed stating that 1t is the sense
of the Waterbury board of trade that the
postofice should be allowed to remain in
ifs present location until Waterbury secures
a government building.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-28

Canvassers and collectors wanted by C.
E. Miller, 901 North Main street.
Spaulding's official base ball guide fol
SS5, ten cents at Costsllo's.
Jones, Morgan & Co have . complete
line of trunks and bags at the lowest
prices you ever heard quoted.
Kid Gloves for Easter, in all shades; and
fans for graduation exercises are on Cur
special list to-day.
Damon 4 shippy's clearance sale Is At
tracing many buyers.
Six hours special sale at E. T. Turner
4 Co.'S tomorrow.
The Maurice Moriarty property is offered
for sale.
Friday will be the Miller & Peck Cos
special bargain day.
Grand opening Of millinery beginning
next Monday ct Miss NJ. o'Brisns.