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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-05
SANTA rNEz's Bearded PRIEST
Father James Fila Dying From the
Effects of n Cancer.

Father James Fila Dying From the
Effects of Cancer.
SANTA BARBARA, CAL, Oct. "A
deed was filed here transferring the
title of certain important pieces of real
estate in this city, including the parochial
church, together with a portion of the
famous Canada de Los Pintos rancho of
Santa YneZ, from Father James Villa to
Bishop Francis Mora of Los Angeles.
This transfer holds sad significance. The
property in question all really belongs to
the Catholic church, the ownership being
vested in an lndivid ual merely for purposes
OF legal protection and convenience.
The Rev. James Villa, more Familiarity
known as Father James. has for many
years presided over the parochial church
IN this place, and, while man of great
erudition, Is greatly beloved on account of
his gentle and unselfsh character. Atten-
ton was particularly called to him by Mrs.
Helen Hunt Jackson in her account of the
old missions, published some years ago in
the Century Magazine, as the only Roman
Catholic priest who wore a beard, q
special dispensation having been granted
him by Pope Plus TX to preserve this
hirsute covering on account of some con-
stitutional delicacy of his throat.
strangely enough, almost as if in venge-
ance for this departure from one of the hal
lowed customs of the church, disease of the
most horrible order has attacked this very
locality, hldeous cancer having fastened
itself upon the neck, which is literally eat
ing his throat from ear to ear. For weeks
he has been enduring untold suffering, a ad
now in patience and resignation awaits the
end, which is very near.
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lady, and she, discovering his true charac-
ter, had broken off the engagement. This
is given by some as the cause of his
attempted suicide.
Jack" LittlefielG was a brave man. He
never forgot favor done him, and his
friendship for Yes Palmer was caused by
the fact that not long ago Palmer had
saved Littletield's life when Joe Gregory,
an ex-convict, attempted to kill him.
Gregory stabbed Littleield, inflicting
terrible wound, that extended from his
temple to his shoulder. In that encounter
Palmer almost killed Gregory, and from
that dates Gregorys luminosity toward
Palmer. When Palmer was on trial on
charge of grand larceny, preferred by Vim
ton last July, Gregory swore that he saw
Palmer brand a certain red, bald-faced
steer with his own mark when the steer
belonged to Vinton and John S.
Rohrbough. Palmer was acquitted after a
long trial.
George E. White, "the Mendocino cattle
king" and the man above all who is in
terested in the fight in Round Valley, came
to town yesterday heavily armed, and the
stage he was riding in was accompanied
by three armed cowboys, who prominently
displayed their Winchesters as they rode
along. White himself had a sawedoff
shotgun, which he had on his lap. 1t is
said that on the road he met fellow whose
looks he did not like and that he leveled
his gun at him until he was safe distance
off. White intends to take no chances
and it stands him in hand to be cautious.
The origin of the trouble dates back
several years. George E. White and John
d. Wathen were partnership fact, they
bore ABOUT the same relation to each other
that Vinton or Rohrbough now do to
White. Wathen, or as he was better
known, "Wylackie john" was Whites
right bower. He was killed by Clarence
White, brother-in-law and also cousin of
the cattle king. Shortly after his death
Wathen's widow married Yes Palmer and
Palmer insisted upon fair and equitable
division of property between White and
his late partners widow. This was not
agreeable to White and trouble resulted
and bad blood has existed ever since.
Things are in such a state to-day that
hostilities may be expected at any time,
and where it will end no one knows.
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FRESNO,S CREAMERIES.
The Danish CoIonists' Co Operative Plast
Nearing Completion.

Inc D0naSh C0iontstS' Co Operative PIdHt
Nearing Completion.
FRESNO, CAL, Oct. 4.-Some three
months ago number of Danish colonists,
of whom there is large number in this
vicinity, conceived the idea of starting a
creamery on the cooperative plan. The
idea found favor and the promoters met
with unexpected encouragement, in fact
the capital required was obtained so
quickly that work on the creamery was
commenced at once, and it is now nearly
ready to commence operations. The plant
is situated about a mile south of town.
The machinery for the creamery is of
the most improved kind. Everything con-
nected with the plant will be first-class.
The Fresno Creamery Company, COM
posed of the local milkmen, has a cream
cry in operation in this city now 1t has
been running for a month and has met
with unexpected success.
The field for the creameries and scientific
butter and cheese making in this country
is a good one. Thousands of rolls of but
ter have been shipped annually from the
coast. Naturally this country is we'll ad-
apted to the production of butter, and it
has been an oft-repeated plant that
Fresno was spending thousands of dol
lars abroad which ought to have remained
at home.
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SUES TO FORECLOSE.
Action Brought to Secure Land Covere
by a Promjssory Note.

Action Brought to Secure Land Covered
by PrOn,issory Note.
SAN JOSE, CAL, Oct. 4.-The Pacific
States Savings, Loan and Building Asso-
citation of San francisco commenced a
foreclosure suit against Silas Shirley and
his wife, David Jacks and others to recover
1883, the balance due on promissory
note for $500.
In March. 1891, Shirley and his wife ap-
Piled to the association for loan of $500,
tain land, two lots in this city and fifteen
acres in the Tularcltes ranch as security.
David Jacks is made party to the suit
on account of a mortgage on some of the
property which is now being advertised
for sale. OF the original sum borrowed
$242 has been paid, and the plaintiff asks
for decree of foreclosure and sale.
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KILLED NEAR SANTA MONICA.
Ttco american Condors Bagged by a
SDOrtsman in the Mountains.

Ttco american Condors Bugged by a
Sportsmdn in the Mountains.
SANTA MONICA, CAL, Oct. 4.-On
April 1 ]. U. Henry of Santa Monica
killed male American condor measuring
ten feet from tip to tip of wings in
the mountains north of here. He has
since had persons endeavoring to locate the
mammoth birds mate. and has made
dozen journeys to the spot to endeavor to
get shot at it. Yesterday his oppor-
tunity came. A thousand yards away he
spied her sitting on her nest in crevice in
a mountain and shot at her with a Win
chester rifle, the ball piercing her heart.
1t took an hour to travel to the place
where the bird fell after being killed.
Mr.. Henry is said to be the only man on
the coast who has a pair of American
condors, his measuring ten feet. From
the fact of the bird sitting on the nest he
concluded there might be an egg or two,
and from their extra value, $500 each, he
has had a search instituted to ascertain
the fact. From the well nigh inaccessible
position of the nest, the parties making
the search are running considerable risk
for the trophy.
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SUICIDE At ALBUQUERQUE.
Arthur Murray Writes a Touching Let
ter to HIS Wife and KtLLs RimseIf

ter to HIS fife and Kills Himself.
ALBUQUERQUE, N. Mex, Oct. 4.-The
body of Arthur Murray was found in a
lodging house this morning with the
throat cut. Letters found on the BODY
showed that the man had committed sui
eide.
Murray was married to Miss Laura Wood
at Bonito, Ariz., on the LIST of September,
and came to this place with his wife on the
Sd. He left home as usual last Tuesday
morning, but instead of returning in the
evening went to the room where his body
was found. He wrote and mailed TO his
wife letter couched in the most affection
ate terms, telling her what he intended to
do, where she would find his body, how
she could proceed to collect his life lnsur-
ance, and giving her full directions in re-
gard to all his business affairs, and then
opened his jugular with razor.
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CHESTS OF CHICO.

CoIored Delegates to the Eastern Star
Grand Chapter ie Session.
CHICO, CAL, Oct. 4.-The thirteenth
annual convention of the Grand Chapter
of the order of the Eastern Star (colored)
of the State of California met in Chico yes
day. The grand officers and delegates
from all parts of the State are in attend
ance.
Addresses of the grand patrons and
grand matrons, showing the progress of
the order during the past year, were de-
liyered. Various amendments to the con-
stitution were offered. In the evening a
public installation of officers took place
Sacramento was chosen as the next place
of meeting of the Grand Chapter.
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NOT ALLOWED TO LAND.
Plight of Chinese Boys Who Claim They
Are american Born.

PItOht OF Chinese Boys WhO Claim They
Are american Born.
PORTLAND, Or, Oct. Alive Chinese
boys who arrived at this port on the
steamer Signal presented themselves be-
fore the Collector to-day, and that official,
deeming their credentials very fiimsy, de-
cided not to allow them to come ashore.
They all claim to have been born IN this
city, but strangely enough could not I'M
derstand word of English. Habeas cor
pus proceedings in their behalf have been
begun.
The United States District Attorney
holds that as no Chlnaman can be natural
lied the circumstance of his being born in
this country does not, therefore, make
such person an American citizen.
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LAND SUIT AT SAN RAFAEL.
Action to Quiet Title to a Portion O
Rancho Punto.

JtuhcHO FUntO.
SAN RAFAEL, CAL, Oct. 4.-Suit has
been instituted in the Superior Court for
Marin County to quiet title to the undi-
vided half interests in portion of Rancho
Punto de los Reyes on Tomales Point, con-
tanning $3.50 acres. The action is brought
by John Elliott Jewell ct al. The defend
ants are Mary Jane Pierce, individually
and as executrix of the will of William S.
Pierce, and Sarah Davis.
The further purpose of the suit is to set
tie by legal adjudication all the claims
made by the defendants as to their rights
to possession or control of the premises.
Similar suits have been begun in Sonoma
County to settle controversy over two
lots in the town of Petaluma. The land
involved in these actions is valued at
100000. Burnett and Leppo are attorneys
for plaintiffs.
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is to be tried soon in the Supreme Court.
There is danger that the result may land
him outside the bar, and for the purpose
of vindicating himself, he sought to be
elected president of the New Mexico Bar
Association, and the result has been a red
hot fight all day, which ended this evening
IN the passage of resolution postponing
the whole matter for thirty DAYS.
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School Officers lfppotmted.

SAN RAFAEL, CAL, Oct. 4.-Recent
designations OF trustees and clerks in Marin
County school districts have necessitated
the following appointments by County Su.
perntendent Furlong:
Block Observation-Disclosures Grandi trustee:
Joseph Martella, clerk.
Tiburon district-Thomas Y. O'Brien
trustee; ]. Phinney, clerk.
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Electric Cars Collide.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Oct. 4.-There
was collision between two electricians at
Second and Spring streets at 5: AS o'clock
this morning. Car lie collided with car
104, with the result that the latter was
badly demolished. Car lie had the sides
knocked off, and was otherwise damaged.
The conductors and motormen got out of
the way before the crash came.
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Fate of a Wheattnnd Man Who Furnished
Liquor to an Indidn.

MARYSV1LLE, CAL, Oct. 4.-James
Wilson pleaded guilty in the Superior
Court yesterday to furnishing liquor to an
Indian in Wheatland on September 10, and
was sentenced to one year in San Quentin.
Wilson, who is laborer, was in company
with an officer when the Indian asked him
to purchase flask of liquor. The officer
was disguised so that the Indian did not
know him. When Wilson purchased the
liquor and gave it to the Indian, the officer
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DESERTED HIS FAMILY.
The Son of a Wealthy fastener LET
Hife md Children Destftitte.

WiTe and Chttdren DestftWte.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Oct A pitiful
case of desertion of a family by husband
and father has been brought to light. Otto
Rack, a highly educated son of wealthy
Fastener, is believed to have left his wife
ard three children, the youngest baby of
4 months and the oldest boy of 5.
The family had been living in furnished
rooms until few days ago, when a writ
of restitution was secured from Justice
Young's court by the landlord, and they
we're put out. Rack went away, leaving
his helpless wife and children with 5
cents, and he has not been seen since.
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Rerenue Cttfers Retnrnina

PORT TOWNSEND, WASH, Oct. 4.-The
steamship Topeka, arriving early this
morning from Alaska, reports the revenue
cutters Rush, Corwin and Perry scheduled
to leave Sitka on their return from sum-
mer cruise among the islands of the north
on September %, which will bring them
here tomorrow. The Rush proceeds di-
rect TO San Francisco, while the Corwin
and Perry put in here and pay off the
crew.
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Ketr Hard,e at Portlond.

PORTLAND, Or, Oct. 4.-Cordray's
Theater was packed tonight to hear J.
Keir Hardle, English labor agitator talk.
Hundreds of people who could not get ad :
mittance clamored to have him come into
the open air where they could hear and
see him.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-05
A Pioceretlle Monool Shot.

PLACERVILLE, CAL, Oct. 4.-Eong
Git, a cook at the Ohio House, shot To
Atoo, laundryman. Git owed Too sum
of money, for which demand had been
made repeatedly, without payment. The
laundryman is not seriously hurt, ard Git
is in jail. 1t is claimed by Git that high
binders are pursuing him.
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Was Mrs. Hazard, Father.

SANTA BARBARA, CAL, Oct. A.
Professor E. Whitney Blake of Brown
University, whose death at Hampton,
Conn.,, is announced, was the father of
Mrs. Barclay Hazard of this place, the wife
OF a millionaire with large property inter-
ests in this county.
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REMARRIED AT HEALDSB URG.

Second Wedding of a Couple after Years
of Separation.
HEALDsBURG, CAL, Oct. 4.-On Octo-
Der 4, thirty-two years ago, John Truitt
led to the altar Miss Sarah Hooper, and for
twenty-one years they lived happily to-
gether. Two daughters blessed the union
Eleven years ago the couple separated
over some misunderstanding. To-day they
were reunited in marriage by Rev. j. A.
Brown in the presence of intimate rela-
tions and few friends. Both are promi-
nent residents of this place.
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Married at Ge,,serrilLe.

HEALDSBURG, CAL, Oct. 4.-John
Fay and Miss Leona Ellis, popular young
people of Geyserville, were united in mar
riage at that place Thursday afternoon,
Rev. Mr.. Wallace performing the cere-
mOnV.
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Pennoner for lfnnor.

PORTLAND, Or, Oct. 4.-The Populists
are making preparations for the campaign
next year. They will not combine with
Democrats nor Republicans, and have
chosen Ex-Governor Pennoyer for Mayor
of this city. He will accept the nomination.
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Je,cefrv Taken bar q RuroIor.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Oct 4.-The residence
of William Hamilton, near Los Gatos, was
entered by burglars yesterday afternoon
and diamond stud, a ladies' gold watch
and chain, revolver and other articles
taken.
A young man had been noticed around
the place for several days, and he is sup
posed to have been implicated in the rob-
berry.
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Realdsbmro,s Cream Tartar Factory.

HEALDSBURG, CAL, Oct. 4. The
cream tartar factory has begun operations
with force of thirty men, and large ship
ments of pomace are coming in from all
parts of Sonoma and Napa counties. Ten
thousand tons will be used this season,
which means that the plant will be oper-
ated day and night for the next nine
months.
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EYrs Near HenLdShfIrn.

HEALDSBURG, CAL, Oct 4.-Dr. Schri-
ver's residence on Mill Creek was destroyed
by fire this afternoon, together with all its
contents. The fire started from defective
fiue, and the loss is $1,000, with no insur-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-05

ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, Oct. IT. B.
Catron, the Santa Fe lawyer and Congress
man-elect from the Territory has had very
serious charges preferred against him, and
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placed him under arrest. Wilson thinks
the officer gave the Indian money so as to
catch him. He claims he did not know it
was a crime.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-05
LEATHER GOODS

Our new Leather Goods for fall
trade have just arrived. They in
clude Ladies' Purses in giraffe,
seal, grained calf, ETC., in all the
fashionable colors, either plain or
silver mounted. Cardcases, Bill
books, Visiting Lists, Picture
Frames, Lap Tablets and Travelling
Cases. In addition to the Sterling
Silver Novelties which came in
during August we have just re-
ceived hundreds of Quadruple-
plated Silver Novelties for desk and
table ornaments which every one
will be pleased to see if not wish
ing to buy. All welcome.
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Look at This!

Writing Paper sc to 25c per quire,
Writing Tablets &c to Soc each,
Papeteries 10c to Toe per box, Play
ing Cards 10c to 75c per pack, Lead
Pencils 10c to 75c per dozen, Blank
Books 15c to 81 per 100 pages, En-
velopes 81 to 81 so per 1000.
Tissue Paper SC to 30c per roll,
Tooth Brushes sc to 4Oc each,
Combs 10c to Coo each, Clothes
Brushes 25c to 81 SO each, Hair
Brushes 25c to $4 25 each, Hat
Brushes 40c to 81 each, Cabinet
Frames 10c to So each, Hand
Glasses 25c to So each, Ladies
Purses 25c to SIS each, Gentlemen's
Purses &c to 81 IS each, Banquet
Lamps 81 IS to $24 each, Piano
Lamps and Onyx Tables from 81 so
to $50 each, Glass Panel Pictures
15c to 81 each, Stanly Fountain
Pens 81 each, Crown Fountain Pens
81 to So each.
The best House Paint 25c per can,
Wood Stains and Varnish 20c per
can, Best Floor Paint SOC per can,
Bath Enamel 75c per can, Bicy Gle
Enamel, any color. 25c per can.
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foot tho bills for these festive demonstfa-
lions. and while there 10 absolutely no color
of law. or Justice, or decency In thus rob
bing the Treasury to pay them. it is quite
possible that Mr.. Peffer takes his funerals
TOO solemnly.
1t Is told of Artemus Ward that when he
was once asked to be a pall-bearer, he an
swered: "No, thank you: have no heart
for revelry today"
The Congressional funeral Is essentially
thing of revelry. The only exception on
record is when President Cleveland, accom-
panying the remains Westward of
member of his Cabinet, for
sock his merry companions and was
found in the funeral car, kneeling ard
in tears at the side of the casket which held
the dust of his friend. The typical affair is q
genuine junket. Costly wine and viands,
the best cigars, the most luxurious appoint-
ments, induce anything but lugubrious
wailing.
Now, if dignified Congressman like that
sort of thing to happen in connection with
their funerals, nobody will object, except
perhaps Tue slCcere ihouEneTS dIHoiiS reiL-
tives of the deceased. r. Congressman
don't like It they can give direction that
they shall be buried by real friends and
not by fellow-CongressmeD, who care only
for the fun they get out of it. They can
also direct that tue expenses shall be paid
ont of their own means and not out Of the
pockets of people who have no interest In
their existence either in this world or the
next.
Mr.. Peffer should recognize this salient
fact, that if Congressman wish to prevent
the liveliest sort Of revelry in connection
with their burial they have but to forbid
the presence of Congressman and the usual
wet and dry appointments OF the Congress
sional funeral train.
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TIMELY VICTORY.

1t seems hardly possible that news Of
a battle upon November 10 between the
main armies Of the Cubans and Spaniards
could have been suppressed, and that the
first intimation of it should have come
from a messenger who arrived at New
York by steamer yesterday. But until
the story is denied it must stand as a
fact, and every heart which beats in har-
mony with the spirit of freedom will hope
that the reported victory of Gomez and
Maceo over the Spaniards may prove 10
be a fact.
Such a victory is not necessary, however,
to spur Congress to action. The patriots
have bravely not only held their ground,
but at every move have gained new ad-
vaDtages. They are stronger in men and
equipments than ever before. Their ar
rapgements for an increase of strength are
more perfect now than at any previous time.
They are an organized, disciplined, brave
and determined force, which more than
any other people in the world invite the
sympathy and cooperation OF lovers OF
free government everywhere.
Neither victory nor defeat at this time,
when Congress is about to convene, will
have any effect to hasten or delay action
in support of the Cubans. Doubtless there,
will be little or no opposition to prompt
recognition. 1t will be very uncomfort-
able day for the member of Congress who
espouses the cause OF the Spaniard.
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ALEXANDRA DUMAS DYING
He Is Kept Alive Only by Regular
Inhalation of Oxygen.
ATTACKED BY MENINGITIS
Author of la Dame Aux Camellas,"
"L'Etrangere," "Denise" and
Other Well-KnOwn Novels, Which
Have Been Dramatized, Lies I'm
conscious at His Home In Paris.

Paris, Nov. 26.-The condition of II.
Alexandra Dumas is slightly verse this
morning.
He has great difficulty in breathing.
which is relieved only by the inhalation OF
oxygen.
In view of his remarkably strong consti-,
tuition, however, the doctors are In hopes
of prolonging his life.
The Matin and the Eclair claim to have
Information that meningitis has super
vened In the case of II. Dumas.
Alexandra Dumas, fills, son of the gifted
quatlroOn-AlexandreD Dumas, whose name
as author was on the title page OF over
/. 200 vo!umes-was born in Paris on July
%, 1924. He was natural child. After
ward his birth was lcgaliZed.
As the author of La Dame AUX Camel
ias," commonly known in this country as
Camille" Alexandra Dumas, fills, is most
widely known, though his regulations has
been established essentially as q dra mai tist.
The most remarkable fact connected with
him is that he is the son of his father
that he is the son of Alexandra Dumas,
the outhor of Lies Trois Mousuuetaircs''
lThe Three MuskcteersD.
SON OF A GREAT FATHER.
He is the one striking exception of the
rule that the sons of great literary men
never become great. Perhaps this may he
accounted for by the difference of their
styles. The two could not have been
more different. The son once summed 1t
up by saying: My father was born In o
poetic age; and lie is an idealist; 1 was