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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-27

Sheriff Martin Hughes and on June IL he
saw Hughes in the City Hall and told him
that L. Stephens, Il photographer at 715
Howard street, knew something about the
Weber murders. Hughes advised Bennett
to tell Captain Lees what he knew and
Bennett at once did so. His story was that
Stevens knew a boy who was acquainted
with TWO men who murdered the Webers
and Stevens had asked Bennett to supply
him with money to go to Sacramento to
see what he could do about obtaining the
rewards offered for the arrest of the
murderers. Bennett agreed to bring
Stevens to Captain Lees but neglected to
do so.
The captain then sent Detective Cody
for Stevens, who gave him the address of
the boy, whose name is George Petition.
The boy in effect told story of being
with Kovalev on the night of December 81.
He had not seen him for three months be-
fore Kovaley drank heavily and showed
an eagerness to learn from the papers all
the news from Sacramento. They drank
together all that night and in the morning
they were arrested-kovalev for being
drunk, and the boy for grand larceny.
They were put III separate cells, and next
morning, January =, they were both dis
charged.
Petition said that Kovalev was wearing a
gold chain and bangle attached when he
first saw him that night, and he asked to
have look at the watch, but Kovalev re-
fused. He noticed afterward that the
chain had disappeared. and the suppose
ton is that Kovalev had hidden the watch
and chain in his socks, because when
searched at the prison they were not found
in his pockets.
Captain Lees at once examined the
records and found that the boys story was
true. The following entry was shown on
January l. John Durbroff, age 30, Rus
sian, shoemaker, drunk, arrested by Off
Ger MCGEE on Sacramento street. Had
$50 so, which was delivered to him Janu-
ary 81 Then follows the entry of the boy
on the charge of grand larceny.
1t will be recollected that on the after
noon of January Mrs. Weber's gold
watch and chain were found hidden under
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rewskies place and tried to sell a watch for
sc. cents and Dubroff made the remark that he
had thrown better watch than that down a
water-cloSet.
That Dubroff who was at Eighth street with
him, told him that he did the murder at Sacra-
mento He said he did it at 10 o'clock at
night Dubroff was upstairs on the porch be-
hind the door, and he took Ratchet from the
yard. When the business man cane home he
hit him on the head with the Ratchet on the gal
lery. The other man was in the yard. When
he hit this business man on the head he called
up his partner, and then they said they would
rob the place. They took box with a little
ornament in 1t in the shape of gold pigeon.
He got some money, but did not tell me how
much. Stevens read me everything about the
murderand also told all about the watch.
After getting this statement the captain
telephoned to District Attorney Ryan of
Sacramento to come on at once, as he had
very important information for him. Mr.
Ryan arrived that night and was made
acquainted with the facts. He left on
Sunday with the understanding that he
would return on Tuesday night with Mrs
Beasley, a married daughter of the MUIR
dered couple, and Luther Weber, their
son. He was to bring with him also the
three suits of old clothes discarded by the
Weber and which were found in an ash
barrel in a shed in the yard; also Mrs.
Weber's gold watch and chain, found in
the City Prison and given back to the
family.
Kovalev was confronted with the car
penter and, with the help of an interpreter,
it was explained to Kovalev that the car
penter charged him with making a con-
fession of having murdered Weber. Kova-
lev's only reply was muttered mo, no."
The carpenter then directly charged
Kovalev with having so confessed to him,
and again he muttered "No, no. and
added. ME workingman; no kill any,
body" showing hisrough hands. Kovalev
said he was in Stockton about Christmas
time picking cherries, but could not say
for whom. He was told cherries didn't
ripen till May, and then he admitted
being within three or four miles of Sacra-
inside the city limits.
District Attorney Ryan, accompanied by
Mrs. Beasley, arrived at police head
quarters yesterday morning with the
clothing and watch. The fact of a box
mentioned in Kovalebs confession to the
carpenter having been taken from the
WeDers' house was news to the police here
and in Sacramento. Mrs. Beasley was
questioned about box of the size men
toned and she said it was her child's
bank, which contained about $25, and
which had been stolen. Mrs. Beasley had
been living with her parents till about two
solicitation left her child IS bank with them.
This is one of the strong links in the chain
of evidence against Kovalev.
Another strong link is that the trousers
worn by Kovalev when arrested were iden-
titled. The vest belonging to the suit was
also brought from Sacramento, and the
cloth was the same as the trousers.
Stronger still was the fact that the sus-
penders worn by Koyalev were identified
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money. She got scared, and Dubroff could not
or did not state who killed the woman, but she
was killed. Dubrotf did not tell who his chum
was. He (Zakrewskie) does not know anything
so he says, about the San Jose murder, but says
that Stevens read him the entire account OF
the Weber murders in the papers.
Dubroff said that he had taken little square
box about inches long and buried it about
three miles this side of Sacramento, also some
clothes, and they buried it under log of wood
after first chopping up the box. There was
money in the box. Dubroff also told him that
he had watch in his possession, but when
George Petition was in the cell with him Pet
ton saw watch on Dubroff and saw writing
on it. Dubroff could not read English and Pet
ton told him TO throw it away. This Petition
denies having any knowledge Of as Dubroff
and he at the time of their arrest were placed
in different cells). Stevens once came TO Yak
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HIS NAMEIVAN KOVALEV
Wearing the Murdered Mans
Trousers and SuSpenderS
When Caught.
MADE AN ALLEGED CONFESSION.
One of the MurdererS Buried In San
Jose, and the Third Still at
Large.

The perpetrators of the brutal murder of
Mr. and Mrs F. H. l.. Weber in their home
in Sacramento on the night of December
% last are at last known and one of them
Ivan Kovalev, alias John Dubroff, is now
in the City Prison.
The first clew that led to the arrest of
Kovalev was given by E. L. Bennett of 937
Post street. He is a friend of Deputy
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some information concerning the number
OF counterfeit and fake lottery tickets in
the market, there has been very large
falling off in the illegal traffic. 1t the
other newspapers could be induced to
follow the CALLS example, and at least
cease to advertise the lotteries, the evil
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ottery company pretending to be established
lin Havana, Cuba, and called the spanish
American Lottery Company and Spanish
American Guarantee Company" its president
being one Louis Perez, can now state that
such company is not authorized in Cuba, and
is consequently an IMPOSTURE. Therefore I
take the liberty of addressing you so as to take
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-27

Rev. Anna H. Shaw and Susan B. Anthony
will address the citizens of San Francisco at
the Metropolitan Temple this evening at 8
o'clock The great auditorium of Dr. McLean's
Church in Oakland could not hold the crowds
who came to hear these notable women on last
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Even in his old age Dryden often alluded
to his mother in terms of the tenderest
affection. Once he said, ~ have not wept
IN these forty years, but now my mother
comes afresh into my eyes,"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-27
Silk Waists.

Cut in new styles. cut to fit. made of
many patterns and grades of plain and
fancy SilkS-coSt the same all ready TO
wear that materials ordinarily cost.
Prices 81. SO to $3.50.
WASH SILK WAISTS high collar, q. . 90
ribbon effect, full lined, large Do
sleeves, in latest cut; 10 patterns Each
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INDIA SILK WAISTS, heavy quail q O.5O
ity, puff sleeves, stylish cut, navy Do
blue or black. .....-.............. Each
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FANCY SILK WAISTS, novelty
stripes in changeable effects; new On $50
and natty; beautifully cut and ID J.
mAQe .:.:...:.:. .Each
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ment is one of the chief promoters of the
enterprise, and in discussing the organiza-
ton yesterday he said
1.-THE idea of forming bicycle corps in
the First Regiment originated during our
regimental eneampment in Santa Cruz.
''The experiment has been tried in the
regular army, and there are bicycle corps
attached to both the English and French
armies.
"In the accomplishment of certain pur-
poses in military strategy the bicycle can
local corps will do good service when it is
supplied with proper accouterments.
The arms in use now are almost too
heavy and unwieldy for the corps, but we
hope in time to he supplied with the Jor-
gensen short arms, which can be quickly
handled
The corps is regularly drilled in riding in
columns, wheeling by fours and other
infantry evolutions.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-27
A Family Jar.
GREAT AMERICAN IMPORTING TEA CO. IS
Stores selling
MASON FRUIT JARS
A Family Jar.

AT greatly reduced prices.
dozen Jars, pints in box ...................5 SOC
dozen Jars, quarts in box. .................6O Soc
/ dozen jars, half gallons, in box soc
Inspect Improved Jelly Glasses, 35c per doz.;
Ice Cream and Berry Sets of pieces. 25c, 35c and
Soc per SET. Our prices for Teas and Coffees the
lowest Buying directly from saves middle
mems and peddler's profits.
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Summer SpeCiaIties.

TAN HOSIERY, WASH FABRICS,
FAST BLACK HOSIERY, NECKWEAR,
PARAS0LS, GLOVES,
YELLING, HAMMOCKS,
SUMMER SILKS, STATIONERY,
LUNCH BASKETS, TOILET ARTICLES.
g Prices on any OF above lower than
same qualities can be got for elsewhere.
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Miss Shaw and Miss ANTHONY.

would soon be reduced to the minimum in
this City" said Chief Crowley yesterday.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-27

PERCALE w AISTS, fine blue OSC
stripes, large sleeves. full fronts, Oh
laundered collars and cuffs. $50. Each
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-27

Tuesday evening. Gentlemen were in pre-
ponderance.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-27

STANLEY PERCALE WAISTS.
mems patterns, full laundered,
small cuffs that will fit in dress q I 90
sleeve, rundown collars; pat ID l.
terms ......................... Each
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Shirt Waists.

Ten styles, fifty patterns-ca1 try them
on in private room in store and be sure
they fit before you buy them. We have
the long Teck Ties that tuck into belt to
go with them. Here are three special
values
CALICO WAISTS, full front, yoke ISC
back, large sleeves, Numbered III
collars and cuffs. ........... Each
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INFANTS LONG COATS, all wool
cashmere, deep embroidery around
hem. scalloped and embroidered
cape, turn down collar, full
sleeves; three styles. ....
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INFANTS LONG COATS, CASH 81. g!
mere, with scalloped embroidered SIG
cape, ruffied neck, pretty sleeves: and
three styles and qualities 81 5t
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Infants Coats.

INFANTS SHORT COATS. all wool
cashmere, deep scalloped en- So 90
brodered az e S, embroidered and
mems, 1uIl sleeves; two qualities $500
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LADIES' GOWNS. fine quality mus
lin, V-shaped or high-cut neck,
standing and sailor collars, hand q I {
somely embroidered styles, ID L
each one beauty . Ea
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the steps YOU might consider best to protect
the public. remain, sir, yours respectfully,
JoRG MADRrLLEY, Consul of Spain.
P. CROWLEY Esq, Chief of Police, San Fran
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Muslin Underwear.

LADIES' GOWNS, heavy muslin,
V-shaped neck, tucked and open
embroidered yoke, neck and
sleeves tucked and trimmed with
rutfied embroidery .......
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LADIES GOWNS, extra heavy mus
lin, large sailor collar, cut Mother
Hubbard style, open embroidery n
trimming and Iufied collar, waist y
and sleeves
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1895-09-26
Hope For tho Arid West.

The Denver Republican has an idea
all its own in regard to the arid west.
It may not indeed be possible in all
cases, admits The Republican, to adapt
the dry soil to agriculture by means
Of irrigation. But since the arid west
cannot be adapted to agriculture, why
not adapt agriculture to the arid
west? That in brief is the EDITORS
idea. It may be done, he claims, ac-
cording to the principle Of natural Sc
lection among plants. Varieties Of
wheat, oats, barley and other grains as
we'll as various vegetables may be de-
veloped and grown year after year till
they are acclimated to the arid soil, so
as in time to thrive and produce with
out irrigation. Something like this has
actually been done in some parts Of the
northwest, so far as the raising Of fruit
is concerned. At first it was thought
that apples, pears and grapes could not
be produced at all in many sections of
the northwest on account Of the bitter
cold. But apple CRAFTS were secured
from Russia and other hardy fruits from
other cold regions Of the old world and
experimental with year after year till
finally they kindly acclimated them
selves and now thrive and produce boun-
tifully. Perhaps arid region wheat and
other growths may be in like manner
develOped.
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First Publication Sept. 5.


STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF
~ Mile Lucs,-sS. . In Probate Court, Special
Term, Sept. 3rd. 1895.
In the matter of the estate of George B. Lawrence
deceased.
On receiving and filing the petition of Ernest
H. Hlxon. of the county of Lake, State of Indi-
ana. representing, among other things, that
George B. Lawrence, late of the county of Hen
nepin in the State of Minnesota, on the Goth
day of November. A. D. 1881, at the
county of Hennepin died intestate, and
being an inhabitant of said Hennepin cou nty at
the time of his death, leaving goods. chattels
and estate within this county, and that the said
petitioner is a nephew Of said deceased, and
praying that administration of said estate be to
Chas. A. Dickey granted:
It is ordered. that said petition be heard be-
fore this court on Monday, the 30th day of Sep
TENDER, A. D. 1895, at o'clock p at the pro-
bate office in the court house in Princeton in
said county: .s-.
Ordered further that notice thereof be given
to the heirs of said deceased and to all persons
interested by publishing this order once in each
week for three successive weeks prior to said
day Of hearing in the Princeton Union q week.
| ly newspaper printed and published at Prince
ton in said county. $500. ~. s,,,... +E,..-.
Dated at Princeton the 3rd day Of September,
A. D. 1880 BY the Court,
RICHARD w. FREER,
(sEAL.) Judge of Probate.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
~ Mile Lacs-ss. In Probate Court, Special
Term, Sept. g. 1895. . .-.sr-: =,
In the matter Of the estate of Isaac Shannon,
deceased. '.
On reading and filing the petition OF Aulger
Rnes. administrator of the esate OF Isaac Shan
non, deceased, representing, among other things,
| that he has fully administered said estate and
praying that u time and place be fixed for exam
! lining and allowing the final account of his sd
| minstraton, and for the assignment of the resi-
due of said estate to the parties entitled thereto by
law; ~. b. s >.E
| It ordered, that said account be examined
and petition heard by this court on Monday, the
18th day OF October A. D: 1895, ut 10 o'clock A.
NJ, ut the probate Office in the court honse in
Princeton in said county.
| And it is further ordered, That notice thereof
be given to MI persons interested by publishing n
i copy of this order once in each week for three
successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in
the Princeton UNION weekly newspaper printed
and published at Princeton in said county.
! Dated at Princeton the 9th day of September, A.
4 D. 1895. BY the Court: t
/ RICHARD w. FREER,
[sEAL.l Judge Of Probate.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1895-09-26

The hard times have brought down
the price Of reading matter at an un-
precedented rate, and that is one great
benefit anyhow. This is the era of cheap
books and newspapers, and now the
magazines are putting down their prices.
When the 2 cent newspaper was first
proposed, it was all innovation that was
looked on with doubt, so far as it's fnan-
cial success went. Now we have not
only the 2 cent but the 1 cent newspa-
pers, and some Of them are making great
money in the large cities The cheaper
ing of paper and the invention of type
setting machines have brought this re.
suit. Munsey's and McClure's maya
zines, and recently the larger Cosmo-
politan, have fixed their price at 10
cents copy. There are left only few
Of the leading monthlies that still keep
up their price to the war rates, and it
looks as if they, too, must in time join
the procession that goes in for cheap lit
erature.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1895-09-26

There is a good prospect, Judging
from the report Of Consul Jingle at
Brunswick, Germany, for a paying trade
in horse meat with Williams empire.
Much horse beef is already consumed
in Germany, and the appetite for it
seems to be growing. Old and wornout
horses are sold to the butchers and
bring each an average Of $685. The flesh
is sold both fresh and smoked. This will
be good way to get rid Of the surplus
scrub horses that have been thrown out
Of occupation by the trolley and bicycle
in America.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1895-09-26
The Colored Peoples show.

The Worlds fair at Chicago had 8
Woman's building. The International
and Cotton States exposition at Atlanta
will have Negro building too. In
1t is to be gathered from south and
north a display Of articles industrial, ed.
ucational and artistic, showing how far
the colored race has travelled on its road
to enlightenment. 70 those interested in
the development Of the black race the
display will be full Of suggestions and
information.
All interest almost pathetic attaches
to some Of the exhibits. In the Negro
building, for instance, will be a beauti-
full boat. 1t was made by black man
who got all his experience in boat build
ing while serving as second cook on YES
sells. William H. Grant picked up the
trade himself rs best he could. He is
still second cook now at hotel in
Lynchburg, Va. cat intervals between
the meal hours" he constructed this
boat. Various colored schools will make
displays OF their work. There will be a
colored peoples educational congress at
Atlanta during December. It is not too
much to say that this will attract as
much interest as any one of all the con-
crosses to be held during the exposition.
The lines along which the negro race
will develop are as yet unknown. Thus
far they have been merely limitations,
not oversuccessful, of the white man.
But the negro certainly has a future Of
his own.
The black sculptor Edmonia Lewis
will have some Of her marbles at the
fair, notably bust Of Charles Sumner.
Atlanta has a very creditable colored
artist who will exhibit some OF the work
of himself and pupils. If we might
make suggestion, it would be that the
race show what they can do in music
especially.
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The man who wants O drink in an
Indiana dramshop must henceforth take
it Oh the ground floor, without music
and with no curtains between him and
the awful glare of the public gaze. If a
mans wife Or small son or beloved
pastor desires to look on while he i'm
bibes a whisky sour, there can be not
even a newspaper to hide him. This is
the terrible part of the new temperance
law in Indiana. ,.
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RefOresting the Lands.

The state of Michigan can show some
specimens Of lands rendered worthless
by reckless timber cutting which cannot
be excelled even by the desolate defor
ested regions of the shores Of the Medi-
terranean.
Fifty years ago the peninsula had
hundreds Of thousands Of acres Of valua-
BILE pine lands. By process Of ruin and
fire known only to the western Ameri-
can backwoodsman many Of the lands
have been stripped destitute Of their
valuable trees and turned out bare
The soil, deprived of its timber, was so
poor and barren that the owners did
not consider it worth paying taxes on.
In that way many thousand acres Of the
denuded pine lands have fallen back in
to the hands Of the state.
A proposition has been made that the
state enter on the work Of reproducing
the fair forest growth that once covered
the peninsula. Experiments show that
the valuable white pine and Norway
pine grow readily in the deforested
ground. Ifplanted and taken care of, the
young trees will become valuable for
timber once more in about 40 years.
It is a work well worth entering on.
Forty years is not a very long time in
the life Of state, particularly hus-
Ting state like Michigan.