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The San Francisco call., 1895-07-18
STOCKTON BRIBERY CASE,
Indictment Against DR.. BuIson
Dismissed Because of
His Confession.
Chairman Browns Receipt for
Money Paid to Him Shown
In Court.

STOCKTON, CAL, July II. - Judge
Budd's courtroom was crowded to-day
when the case of Chairman Brown of the
Board of Supervisors came up for hearing.
The sensation of the day was the dismissal
OF the indictment found against DR.. G. III.
Bulson. District Attorney Nutter moved
to dismiss the charge against the physi-
clan, because without his testimony and a
paper held by him, which Brown had
gwen him acknowledging the receipt of
the brlbe money, it would be impossible to
convict the Supervisor. The dismissal
was made under section 1899 of the Penal
Code, as there can be no conviction on the
uncorroborated testimony of accomplices.
Ii the case against Buson had not been
dismissed he could not have been made to
testify, as he could have withheld his state
ments on the ground that they might in
crlmlnate him. The chief reason, how
ever, was to secure the receipt which he
held, and which is the corroboratiye evil
dence necessary to secure the conviction
OF the man who is accused of conspiring
with Charles w. Ward to secure money
from Architect Rushforth to insure the
adoptlon OF his plans for the County Hos
pital.
The dropping of the case against DIR.
Bulson caused quite sensation. although
it was generally understood that he had
made up his mind to tell all that he knew
about the transaction, which led to the in.
diclments being brought by the Grand
Jury. The securing of Bulson's testimony
and of Browns receipt for the money paid
him are binding links in the chain of evil
dence .sgainst the indicted Supervisor.
The friends OF Brown were highly incensed
at the action of the physician in testifyinp
while others thought he did right in
furthering the ends of justice.
Ward and Bulson both testified this
afternoon to having paid Brown money for
his vote. Bulson is thought to have been
a tool of the other men, and his desire to
see good plans adopted led him into
trouble. All the testimony is in and the
case looks dark for Brown. The argument
will be made tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-18
ARRESTED At SANTA ROSA,
A San Francisco Piano-Tuner
Accused of Passing Bogus
Checks.
Confessed to the District Attorney
After He Was Lodged in
jail.

SANTA ROSA, CAL, July 17.-H. Mon.
roe. who claims to be piano-tuner with
Sherman & Clay of San Francisco, was ar
rested here to-day. Monroe came to Santa
Rosa on Monday and registered at the
Western Hotel, where he tried to secure
the job of tuning the piano. Running
short of cash he offered the pro-
prietor, Mr.. Armstrong, a check drawn on
the Santa Rosa Bank, dated July Is, pay
able to him and signed F. A. Lancaster. II
was for $40 20. Armstrong cashed the check,
The next day he presented the check al
the bank and the bank officers refused to
cash it. Armstrong then turned the matter
over to the Sheriff. who had one of his
deputies arrest Monroe.
Monroe made a confession to the arrest
ing officer, and repeated the story in the
presence of the District Attorney. He was
lodged in Jail. Since then another check
for $6 50has turned up. 1t had been cashed
by K. Amesbury. This check the bank
also refused to honor. On being confronted
by Amesbury Monroe had nothing to say.
He is short, thick-set man about q years
of age.
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-18
SHASTA COUNTYS BOOM,
Work About to Commence on
the Iron Mountain
Railway.
Immense Smelling Plants to Be
Constructed Six Miles From
Redding.

REDDING, CAL, July 1.-THE incor-
poration of the Iron Mountain Railroad
Company marks a new era in the advance
ment and progress of Shasta County and
the beginning of New Redding."
The Mountain Mining Company has for
several months past had a corps of sur
veyors at work ascertaining the most ad-
yisable route for a railroad from its mine
at Iron Mountain to the line OF the South
ern Pacific Railroad. Several surveys
were made, and finally one has been
agreed upon. The road will run from the
Iron Mountain mine, and follow down the
course of Spring Creek to a point where
that creek crosses the Southern Pacific
road, five miles north of Redding. Either
electric or steam cars will be operated.
At the point where the road of the new
Iron Mountain Company strikes the South
ern Pacific will be located the immense
smelling plants of the Mountain Mining
Company. These smelling plants, which
will be fed with ore from the celebrated
Lost Confidence mine, the largest copper
mine now in the world, will also do Gus
tom work for all miners shipping ore there
for treatment. The new smelter will have
a capacity of over 1000 tons per day, and
will be one of the most extensive in the
world.
Work on the new railroad will be COM
menced Immediately. This is an enter
prise that means much for Redding Lo-
Gated as it will be only five miles from this
city, nearly all the employees of the smelter
will make this their place of residence. 1t
will be a question of only few months be-
fore an electric road will be built from the
city, connecting with the smelter at the
month of Spring Creek.
The building of this new road and the
erecting of the big smelter will create a
boom in mining in Shasta County never
before experienced in any locality in the
State and will be the direct means of con-
verting this prosperous city into second
Denver within the course of years time
All the supplies used at the mine and
smelter will be procured in Redding, as
the new company does not intend to main
tain store at either the mine or works.
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-18
NEWS OF MARE ISLAND.
Trial of Outlaw Lawson at
MADEIRA Ended in
Disagreement.
SACRAMENTO INCENDIARIsM.
A Washington Miner Hurled by a
Blast Over steep
PreCiplCe.

TULARE, CAL, July 1.-THE Walter
Carleton ranch, eight and hall miles
southwest of Tulare, was this morning the
scene of one of the most horrible accidents
that ever occurred in this county. The
Hannaford Bros. thrashing outfit had
stopped for the morning lunch, and while
most of the men were gathered around the
engine, the boiler burst with terrific force,
instantly killing two men and dangerously
wounding eight others.
The engineer, Street Cornish, and
Clarence Towrey, a spectator, were killed
outright. Walter Carleton, the owner OF
the ranch and crop, is perhaps fatally in
iured. Henry Norsinger, Amos Johnson,
William Braden, John Roberts, Henry
RAYMOND and Al Roberts were badly
scalded by escaping steam and injured by
pieces of flying wreckage. The horses were
knocked down by the force of the concus-
sion. but not injured.
So powerful was the force of the explo-
sion that the main part of the boiler was
found at a distance of 220 PAGES in an ad-
Joining field and wreckage was scattered
over nearly twenty acres of ground. The
separator was barely missed by the flying
boiler. Had it been struck the loss of life
would perhaps have been doubled.
Just how the accident occurred is not
and perhaps never will be known, unless
the investigation of the Coroner's jury
throws some light on the case. Cornish,
the engineer, was standing on top of the
engine when the explosion occurred. He
was blown fifty feet into the air and lived
only a few minutes. He leaves a widow
and one child. Clarence Towrey was
killed by piece of machinery. Walter
Carleton was blown $50 feet away and scald-
ed from head to foot. He will probably
die. The others were scalded and injured
seriously, but stand good chances for re-
COVerV
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-18
oREG ON ToRKMEs.
The Grand Lodge Began It's Annua
Session at Portland.

The Grand Lodge Began It's Annual
Session at Portland.
PORTLAND, Or, July IA three
days session of the Grand Lodge of
Oregon. A. 0. U. W., was begun here to-
day. Nearly 300 delegates are present,
representing 135 lodges in the State.
Aside from the business of the annual
election of officers and executive COM
mittees, two important matters are to be
considered. The first will be the question
of adding an amendment to the constitu-
ton permitting the issuance of $1,000
beneficiary certificates in addition to the
$4,000 certificates issued solely heretofore
on account of the lessening of dues.
Another important matter of general
interest is the question of graded assess
ments to replace the present system of
level or equal assessments. About 500 600
was paid out for benefits during the year
by the Grand Lodge.
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-18
COLLECTED TOLLS ILLEGALLY.
Shasta County Supervisors Trying to
OMst q TMrnpike CompamM.

OnSt 1ufhpahe company.
REDDING, CAL, July IA sensation
has been created in this city by develop
ments of the investigation now being held
under the direction of the Board OF Super
visors in the Camden tollroad matter.
For many years Charles Camden, or
rather the Camden Turnpike Company, has
been operating tollroad and bridge be-
tween Redding and the Tower House. nine
teen miles north, on the road to Trinity
County. All these years this company has
been collecting toll from pedestrians,
teams and travellers until the present week.
The legality to do SO has never been ques-
toned. A protest was yesterday filed
with the Board of Supervisors, and the
District Attorney was authorized to inquire
into the matter. The result has been that
the Camden Turnpike Company has been
found to have been illegally collecting
tolls, and the District Attorney has now
been directed to take such action necessary
to enjoin them from continuing to do so.
A bitter legal fight is anticipated.
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-18
BLAKEY PILK1SGToN DEAD.
He Vas WelI KnotUn- as a Former Leo
tssrer for the State Granoe

tTTeT J0T Me state Grange.
SANTA CRUZ, CAL, July 17.-Blakey
Pikington, an old resident of this CITY
and we'll known throughout the State,
died last night at the residence of his only
TIM. J. HI. B. Pilkington, who resides at
Lomas Alta fruit farm near this CITY.
Mr.. Pilkington was born at Huncote.
Lancashire, England, seventy seven years
ago. He came to America in his youth.
settling in Illinois. He was made Mayor
of Mattoon in the troublous war times
He came to California and settled in Santa
Cruz in 1874, and for many, years, until de-
creasing strength prevented, took an active
part in local affairs. He evinced special
interest in farming and fruit-growing and
was the lecturer for the California State
Grange during the latter seventies, posi-
ton which necessitated his travelling much
through the State and made him familiar
with its advantages and resources. He
was a spiritualist and was prominent
among that class.
The funeral services will take place from
the late residence of the deceased in East
Santa Cruz on Thursday at o. clock.
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-18
CAPTURED Il HoRSETHIEF.
Property Stolen From a Santa Rosa LiU
e1'y-Stabte Recovered.

SANTA ROSA, CAL. July 1.-THE man,
Clemas, who stole horse and buggy from
Laughlin & Ross livery-stable, in this
city, on July 8, has been arrested and
placed in Jail.
Sheriff Allen received telegram from
Mort Bourn of Bourns Landing, Mendo-
elmo County, on Monday, asking for an
hcua horse and burpv This aS was sent a and md
Bourn replied: II traded for the buggy
Friday. / have it now. He traded mare
and harness at Point Arena. No doubt he
is your man." Then Sheriff Allen located
Clemas at Elk and wired Constable Russ
at that place Wednesday morning. Russ
telegraphed he had made the arrest and
that the horse was there and the buggy
was at Gualala. A deputy will leave here
tomorrow to bring back the thief and
stolen r1ronerfv
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-18
Buried In the Ruins.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, July IA dis
aster that resulted in the injury of six
men, one of whom will probably die, oc-
CURED at noon to-day. The large two
story frame structure on East Second
street, known as the Leland Hotel, had
been raised so as to permit of another
story being added. The supports that had
been put in place were not strong enough
to hold the upper portion, and while car
penters. plasterers and masons were at
work. the building, without warning,
collapsed, burying number in the debris.
The known injured are: John Fisher,
hurt internally, will probably die; Will
liam Enfield, leg broken, back sprained;
Thaddeus Graybeel right leg broken, 9TH
erwise severely bruised; Edward Murray,
III. Oliver and T. Eklund, severely bruised.
The blame rests entirely with the con-
tractors doing the work. Notwithstand-
ing numerous cautions from the owner of
the property and the superintendent of
buildings they neglected to sufficiently
brace the structure. Fisher, who will proba-
bly, die. was one of the contractors and was
working in the center of the building at
the time of the collapse.
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-18
SANTA ROSA INOENDIARIsM.
Daring attempt to Destroy John Rich
drdson's Saloon.

Daring attempt to Destroy John Rich
ardson's Saloon.
SANTA ROSA, CAL, July IA daring
attempt has been made to burn ont Jack"
Richardson, a saloon-keeper, who has re-
sort on the Petaluma road, near Santa
Rosa.
Richardson opened the place few days
ago, and one morning found notice tackled
to his door warning him not to stay there,
as no saloon was wanted at that place. He
did not think the matter amounted to any
thing, but next morning changed his
mind, when he was awakened by smoke
pouring into the house. He found that a
pile of shavings had been placed under the
doorstep and set on fire. 1t took very little
work to extinguish the flames and save the
place. The authorities have been carefully
looking into the matter, trying to discover
the incendiary
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-18
Il SACR4MENTO FIREBUG.
Officers Capture a Nam IFhO Set Fire to a
BttfIding Ten Times.


SACRAMENTO, CAL, July 17.-During
last month a restaurant at Fourth and J
streets has been set on fire ten times. The
fire has always been started IN the base
ment, four attempts being made one day.
Chief Guthrie and Fire Department Officer
Maley have been lying in wait for the fire
bug for two days in an adjoining basement.
This afternoon they caught George Bitner,
a cook in the restaurant, in the act.
Bitner lighted a large roll of newspapers,
tossed them over a partition into the base
ment and awaited the fire. The officers
extinguished the fire and Bitner made a
second attempt, setting fire to clothes
hanging on the basement wall. The
officers pounced upon him and took him
to the police station.
Bitner said several days ago that his
brother-in-law wanted to purchase the
business. 1t is thought his object was to
intimidate the two women owning the
restaurant into selling at a sacrifice.
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-18
HURLED INTO TIE sKAGrr.
Horrible Death OF a Miner at Stat
Greek.

Horrible Death of a Miner at Slate
Creek.
SEATTLE, WASH. July 1.-THE news
comes from Slate Creek, Okanogan County,
that Charles Jackson, miner, met an aw-
full death there on July Z.
Jackson was engaged in blasting on a
trail which runs along the side of the
mountains. He had prepared a heavy
blast and after it had been fired entered
the opening made without first removing
an overhanging rock, which had been loos-
ened by the blast. About ten tons of rock
fell, striking him and sweeping him over
the precipice into the SkagIt, over $50 feet
below. Search was made, but his body
had been torn almost to shreds. Near the
base OF the mountain was found several
blood spots and at point where at least a
portion of the body entered the river bits
OF human flesh were picked up.
Nothing was known of Jackson's ante
cedents except that he hailed from Cali
fornia.
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-18
on Exchange Election.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, July 17.-At a
meeting of the new Oil Exchange to-day
the constitution and bylaws adopted last
week were signed and the following officers
elected to serve during the ensuing year:
W. P. Heron, president; L. Strasburg,
vice-president; T. J. Cochrane, secretary
G. Lathrop, treasurer; f. w. Flint, j. C.
Marble, NJ. w. Turner. ]. B. Newton, c.
H. Libby, A. N. Hamilton, John Burns
and A. e.. Martin, directors
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-18
Bo1D PoRTLAND sMUGG1ERs.
More Pay Demanded by TtCo Men Hho
Betrdued Their Con fcderafes.

PORTLAND, Or, July 1.-THE notori-
Gus Nat Blum and w. B. Jackling, not con-
tent with their fortunate escape from the
clutches of the law on the Lotan-Seil Back
smuggling ring, shocked the Federal Off
ciaIs by filing a petition in the United
States Circuit Court asking for large
compensation for betraying their fellow
smugglers, testifying at the trials for the
prosecution and for having furnished in
formation which led to the seizure of the
old Havtian Republic, the vessel employed
in carrying coolies and opium to this port.
Petitioners Jackling and Blum claim
that their services were largely instru-
mental IN securing judgment in favor of
the Government. They want $4,000 as re-
muneration-half of the proceeds of the
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-18
Rafsin-Pnckers Sued.

FRESNO, CAL, July 1.-THE Estrella
Vineyard Company has commenced an
action against A. B. Butler ct al. to collect
$3559 Is, balance alleged to be due on 255,-
600 pounds OF raisins delivered by plaintiff
to defendant. Plaintiff claims that the
raisins were worth $780, and that only
$4092 80 was paid. This is but one of a
number OF suits for accounting now pend.
ing against raisin-packers.
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-18
OREGON SHORT LINE DECREE.
Interest Must Be Paid Within Thirts,
Days to Prevent Sale.

Interest MUST DC FNtd Wfthtn IH1Tfy
Days to PreUent Sale.
PORTLAND, Or, July ia written
decree of Judge Bellinger on the FORE
closure case of the Oregon Short Line and
Utah Northern was completed and filed in
the United States Circuit Court to-day.
The decision cites that $S17,O25 interest
from August 1, 1889, on consolidated mort
gage of plaintiffs, the American Loan and
Trust Company, must be paid within
thirty days from July Is. Attorney John B.
Clelland is formally made commissioner to
conduct the sale of the road at public auc-
ton at Salt Lake in thirty days, unless re-
deemed.
This decree must be rconcurred in by
Judges Sanborn and Merritt. The attor-
neys have not made any statement as to
whether they will take appeal in that
time
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-18

men and whose claim that the blood on his
clothing was hogs blood caused the Gov
ernor to respite him to August 9, need ex-
pect no further executive interference. The
university scientists, who examined the
blood, stated that they could not determine
whether or not it came from human be-
ing, but the Governor considers that the
conviction
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-18

tenant LIE Favor has been aid here before.
Lieutenant Thomas S. Phelps has been de-
tached from the Olympia at his own re-
quest.
The band of tho flagship Philadelphia
now plays open-air concerts Tuesday even
ings in Vallejo, by the kindness of Ad-
miral Beardslee.
First Lieutenant Henry D. Lazelle of
Company B, N. G. c., has been selected by
Paymaster Bacon as his fleet clerk for the
Asiatic cruise.
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-18
STRIPES FOR 4 PI0Us PERJURER
Rec. III. C. Hotcfand Incarcerated In, San
Quentin.

Itet' n. G. HotcIdnd 7ncarcerdfed In San
Quentin.
SAN QUENTIN. CAL, July 17.-Deputy
Sheriff Buchanan of Los Angeles arrived
to-day having in charge Rev. H. c. How
land, sentenced to two years in the State
prison for perjury. He denies the press re-
ports that his prisoner escaped him at
Wesley on Monday by jumping from the
train, and explains his delay in arriving
by the statement that Howland was taken
sick with catarrh of the stomach. He says
he stopped off at Tracy to have him
treated, and exhibits a receipt from DR.. A.
M. Richie in proof of his statement.
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-18
FIBEMES DESERTED THEIR POSTS
Trouble Caused by the Introduction of
MogtGE Engines.


MogHE Engines.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, July 17.-Trouble
is brewing in the camps of the fremen on
the Southern Pacific Company who have
runs over the hill" 1t is all caused by
the monster locomotives recently brought
from the East.
The tiremen claim that one man is una
BILE to keep up steam, as the large engines
require third more coal than ordinary
locomotives. Notwithstanding the fac.
that in the last week six firemen sent out
on monsters have deserted their posts, the
railroad company still insists that two fire
men are unnecessary. The fremen say
that the difficulty is not altogether in the
quantity of coal that has to be shoveled
into the firebox, but the cab is SO large
that man is obliged to take several
steps between the coal in the tender and
the furnace door
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-18
MARE ISLAND NEWS.

Lieutenant lie Faror Ordered Back From
the Asiatic Station.
VALLEJO, CAL, July 17.-Lieutenant
F. H. LIE Favor will come to Mare Island
from the Asiatic station, where he Is on
the Monocacy, to act as aid to Command
ant Howison, vice Lieutenant G. NJ.
Stoney, ordered to the Philadelphia. Lieu
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-18
Wrecked Near Eilemsburg.

TACOMA, WASH, July II. "A fast
freight train loaded with tea on the North
ern Pacific broke in two while on a down
grade eastbound to-day, six miles west of
Ellensburg. Six cars that became detached
were derailed. They blocked the track
and caused short delay TO overland trains.
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-18
LUCK OF MADERA's OUTLAW.
The jury in the Case of La,Csom Failed
to Agfee.

The Jury IN the Case OF LdtcSon RATED
to Agree.
MADEIRA, CAL, July 1.-THE trial of
outlaw James Lawson has been brought
to a close without a conviction. The jury
retired for deliberation at 80 o'clock yes
terday morning, and remained out thir-
teen hours, when it filed into court and
announced that it could not agree upon a
verdict. Two Of the men had voted not
guilty on the first ballot, and the result
remained the same on every ballot that
was taken. The court discharged the
jury, after expressing regret at its inability
to agree upon verdict. Lawson was
taken to the County Jail of Fresno County
to await his next trial, which will take
place some time in September.
Raleigh E. Rhodes, the attorney for
Lawson. stated that he would in all prob
ability ask for a change of venue for the
next trial, as he thinks that Lawson cam
not obtain fair and impartial trial in
this county, in view of the fact that he has
already had two trials here, and public
sentiment is against him.
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-18
n FRESNO MIRACLE.
Eggs Hatched by the Harm Rays of a
Summer Sun.

FRESNO. CAL, July 17.-Three weeks
ago resident on L and Mono streets in
this city left two fresh eggs in an oil can in
the back yard and forgot all about them.
Yesterday two lively chicks got out of the
can, having been hatched entirely by the
suns heat. Instances>ef this kind have
been reported in this valley before during
the hot season. The daily maximum tenn
perature here has averaged LOG for the past
four days.
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-18
". ID. Foote located In Fresno.

FRESNO, CAL, July Nv. D. Foote,
son of United States District Attorney H.
s. Foote and nephew of w. w. Foote. has
located in this city to practice law. His
partner will be W. D. Crichton, late Justice
of the Peace.
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-18
DETAINED THE BURGLARS.
Sacramento There's Captured >6y the Ma,
They We're RObbing.

Sacr0meftO 7h3eUes Captured -6y the Man
They We're RObbing.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, July II. A
would-be burglar entered a residence at
Twentieth and H streets this evening. and
while in the act of ransacking the apart
ment was discovered by the legal occupant
of the room. The latter covered the burg
lar with his revolver and held him until
the arrival of the police patrol wagon.
Before the wagon put in an appearance a
partner of the burglar, who was seen hang
ing around the outside of the residence,
attempted to secure the release of his com
panion and was also taken in charge.
The men gave the names of Charles Paul
Noble and Tom Welsh. They are exceed
ingly hard-looking customers, and as far as
can be learned are strangers in the city,
having probably followed some of the
racing stables.