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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-24
CATTLE IN THE FLAMES.
One Large Herd on the CoWeIl
Ranch Cut off From
Escape.
POWDER WORKS ARE SAFE
The CONFEDERATION Has Spent Its
Force In the Vicinity of
Santa Cruz.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, Sept. 23.-The for
est fire which has been raging in this vi
cinity for the past three days is somewhat
subdued, although large forces Of men are
still at work in different localities fighting
the flames.
The fire is still raging in the vicinity OF
FELTON, and is spreading over the lands OF
the Holmes Limekiln Company, burning
much of the virgin timber and the cord
wood and also endangering the Holmes
and the l Y L kilns.
The Big Tree road is now passable, the
powders and logs having been removed by
the workmeu, and the road is open for
traffic.
The 40 P. NJ. narrow gauge tram was
delayed twenty minutes to-day between
FELTON, Junction and tunnel on account
Of huge burning log which rolled across
the track and set fire to the cribbing, but
the cribbing was soon replaced by the Sec
ton men of the road.
The powder-mills, which were at one
time thought to be in danger, are now
safe, the ire in that vicinity having
burned completely out.
The fire is still burning at a great rate
near the city reservoirs, Cave Gulch
and Wllders Gulch, A man owning a
chicken ranch near Cave Gulch
lost 200 chickens, which were roasted
in the flames. A large band of cattle on
the Cowell ranch were surrounded by the
fire, and unable to escape. The poor ami
mails persisted in the flames.
D. D. Wilder, who owns large dairy
one of the finest on the coast, was in town
this afternoon and feared the fire would
work its way down the canyon and burn
the fine dairy-houses.
The Empire Grade road, which is one of
the most frequently travelled roads as we'll
as of the most beautiful scenery, is 1mpass-
able, and is literally covered with rabbits
and rats, which were driven from the for
.sts by the fires.
The loss from this fire cannot be est
mated, but it will reach well into the
thousands.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Sept. 23.-A dis
Istrous fire has been sweeping across the
plains in the vicinity of Calabasas, licking
hp everything in its path and leaving black
ruin in its wake. 1t was started last Sat
lrday afternoon by Robert Elliott, fore
nan Of the Lankershim ranch, in order to
BURN off the wheat stubble. The wind in
!reasing to gale famed the flames into a
Ehirlwind of destruction.
At last accounts they had destroyed
Farge's sheep corral and burned Mr.. Ais
house. All Calabasas turned out to fight
The flames, but from latest accounts they
Ire still raging fercely.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-24
FLAWS ARE REMEDTED.
All Constitutional Points of
the Wright Act Will Be
Passed Upon.
TO BE HEARD OCTOBER 81.
Imposing Array of Legal Talent
Upon the Side of the
Appellant.

| SAN DIEGO, CAL, Sept. 23.-Arrange-
ments have been perfected for the appeal
of the case of Marian King Brady VS. Fall
brook irrigation district to the United
States Supreme Court. Judge Ross at Los
Angeles on Saturday decided the case
according TO a former ruling on the de-
murrer and notice of appeal being gwen
the judgment roll was prepared and for
warded to the Supreme Court. Word was
received that unless an unforeseen con
tingency arises the case will be heard Octo-
Der 81, at which time the Modesto case will
also be heard. The attorneys for the ap-
pellant district are John f. Dillon of New
York, a. L. Rhodes of San Francisco and
Aitken & Smith of this city.
Some days ago Judge George Fuller,
president of the Linda Vista district, who
is thoroughly posted on the matter, called
attention to the fact that owing to flaw
in the Fallbrook district proceedings the
que stion of the constitutionality OF tie
Wright act might not after all be decided
by the United States Supreme Court either
IN the Fall Brook or the Modesto case.
But after this matter was mentioned the
attorneys for the district made up the rec
ord in the final hearing before Judge Ross
in such shape that the flaw was remedied,
and Judge Fuller expressed the opinion to-
day that there would be apparently no
escape from a decision of the main consti-
tutional question arising under the Wright
act.
Samuel F. Smith, attorney for the dis
trict, says the records of the Fallbrook
case are in such shape that the Supreme
Court cannot avoid ruling upon all consti-
tutional points involved in the Wright act.
The plaintiff admits that the district was
properly and regularly organized, that the
proceedings relative to levy of assess
ments and issue of bonds were in all re-
spects in strict accordance with the Wright
act, and the claim for relief is based en-
tirely on the ground that the act itself Is
unconstitutional.
The defense of the district is that the
Wright act is unconstitutional, and that
the com plainant had full and ample hear
ing in the confirmation proceedings, which
were begun by the district on February %,
1892 in other words, no technical points
were imposed b. either side and the case
will go before the court on the one ques-
ton as to whether the Wright act provides
for proper hearing, and whether water
developed hereunder is for public use.s i.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-24
CUMMINGS WILL HANG,
Found Guilty of the Murder of
T. G. Naramore Near
Riverside.
Fruitless Effort of the Defense to
Impeach the Testimony
of Lopez.

RIVERSIDE, CAL, Sept. 23.-The trial
OF John Cummings for the murder of T.
G. Naramore of Los Angeles at Cummings
ranch, three miles east of this city, on the
night of August last, was concluded to-
day. The case was given to the jury at 5
o'clock. In less than two hours it returned
verdict of guilty of murder in the first
degree. There was no recommendation
Tor mercy. Cummings maintained his
usual composure and received the verdict
without the least sign of trepidation. The
verdict gives universal satisfaction. The
trial of Caesar Cummings for the same
crime begins tomorrow.
The defense placed only four with esses
on the stand. These swore that the repu-
tation of Juan Lopez, who turned State's
evidence, was not good. Strenuous efforts
were made to destroy the effect of the cold
blooded story of the crime told by Lopez.
The courtroom was crowded to suffoca-
ton with an eager throng, who expected
to hear the defendant tell his story of the
midnight crime for which he was on trial.
Cummings was not put upon the stand,
however, and the curious were disap-
pointed.
The murder for which Cummings was
convicted was the most brutal ever COM
mitted in Southern California. Naramore
the victim, was entieed into the Cumming
CABIN on preteXt on paying MN $oOO rent,
when the defendant, his brother and
Juan Lopez beat him to death with clubs
and pistol. The murderers, after killing
Naramore, took his watch and money
which they buried. Then they reported tc
the officers that two men had ecme to the
cabin aud robbed them, killing Naramore
The officers, satisfied that the story told by
the murderers was untrue, caused the ar
rest of the three men, Lopez turned
States evidence and told of the horrible
butchery in all its details. -
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ADVENTISTS IN CAMP.
annual Conference Held on a Tented Field
at Santa CrtIz.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, Sept. 23.-The Ad-
rent Christian people from all over the
State have gathered in this city for their
annual camp-meeting and conference.
They have selected a beautiful spot in q
Ovely grove Of maple trees on the banks
If the San Lorenzo River.
Here they have pitched their tents and
or the past week have been enjoying
lamp life. Many of the people in at
enhance live on the grounds, taking
heir meals at the restaurants
conducted in large tents. The meetings
ire held in animmense canvas tent, which
S provided with comfortable chairs.
The services throughout have been
Iery interesting and earnest sermons
have been preached on the peculiar
doctrines of this sect-the early coming of
Christ and the setting up of his kingdom
IN this earth, the humiliation of the
wicked and the sleep of the dead until the
resurrection day.
Elder Meeker preached at 1890 o'clock,
ais subject being 1.-The Purifying Hope"
Elder W. r. Young of Oakland, editor of
Messiah's Advocate, preached this after
loon. The young peoples meeting was
leld in the church this evening, followed
,y q sermon by Elder |. n. Archibald.
The conference will commence Wednes-
lay night.
Among the ministers present are: Elders
4. Brown, Santa Cruz; Thomas Lawson,
santa Clara H. T. Bowman, San Fran
isco; l. n. Archibald, Cotton; T. H. Or
gan, Tustin P. g. McIyer, Napa DR.. II. E.
Carpenter, San Jose; W. R. Young, Oak
and; G. W. Sederquist, Boston, Mass.
5uy Porter, travelling evangelist; J. P.
hcCargar, singing evangelist; George
Geeker, Potter Valley.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-24
THE CAPITAL REPUBLICANS
J. w. Wilson Nominated for
Mayor on the First
Ballot.
Unanimous Selection of City Attor-
ney Brown to Succeed
Himself.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Sept. 23.-The
Republican City Convention, which con-
vened this evening in Turner Hall for the
purpose of nominating delegates for the
various city offices, was the scene of con-
siderable excitement and some personal
recrimination between the chairman, Sen
ator f. c. Hart, and his brother, ex-Attor-
ney-General A. l.. Hart, who each accused
the other of q decided leaning toward
Democracy.
After vivid expose of the powers of
the English language upon the part
of both speakers. Lincoln White OBJ
tanned the floor and placed in nomination
for Mayor ]. W. Wilson, ex-Raiiroad
Commissioner Beckman was placed in
nomination. as was }. E. Terry. On the
first ballot Wilson obtained SO votes and
was declared the nominee for the Office.
j. Frank Brown, the incumbent, re-
ceiYed the nomination for City Attorney
by reclamation, which is conceded by all
TO be a victory in the interest of clean
administration.
The young man has held the office for
two years and has proved himself the pos
SCISSOR Of an unimpeachable character and
TO be absolutely fearless IN the prosecution
of the duties of his Office. Friend and foe
were alike to him in the discharge of those
duties.
Charles Robertson received the nomlna-
ton for City Collector, J. d. Young, All
ditor, and James NJ. Porter, Treasurer
For Trustees, Second Ward, William Ben
ming; Fourth, H. G. Melvin; Sixth, Will
lam Lowell, and Eighth, J. A. Robin.
For School Directors, First Ward, W. II.
Sherburn; Third, J. II. Dolan; Fifth, c.
w. Baker; Seventh, N. J. Dillman, and
Ninth, ?. S. Driver.
The Democrats, who have been awaiting
the outcome of the Republican conven-
ton, will hold their primaries this week
and it is fully believed will nominate
Mayor B. Z. Steinman, to succeed himself.
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SEARCH FOR A MISSING GIRL
No CleU to the Whereabouts of Adrie,,,,
PGrIides.

Los. ANGELES, CAL, Sept. 23.-The
police and detectives are searching every.
where for Adrienne, the 14-year- old
daughter of DIR. D. Pavlides of 113 South
Flower street, who has been missing from
her home since last Monday night. The
case is very mysterious one.
1t is generally thought that the girl
eloped with a man named E. Ranged
Another party to the affair is Adelaide LIE
Page, the servant girl employed at the resi-
dence of DR.. Pavlides, who also dropped
out of sight last Monday night.
At police headquarters they are all at
sea. Chief of Detectives Moffatt states
that every block and house of questionable
repute in this city, as well as several out
side towns, has been thoroughly searched
for trace of the missing girl without sue
cess. Sheriff Burr, with several deputies,
has been securing the country, but no
clew to the runaways have they discoy-
cred.
The latest news in regard to the matter
at police headquarters is to the effect that
they are in Mexico and are safely quartered
at the residence of E. Rangod's people.
This, however, is only Mcclure, but it is
stated upon good authority that the young
Frenchman's people reside in Mexico.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-24
ARGONAUTED TO SAN JOSE
Death of Edward Auzerais
From ParSlySiS in
Paris.
One of the Sturdy Pioneers Who
Helped to Build the Garden
City.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Sept. 23.-Intelligence
reached this city to-day of the death in
Paris on September of Edward Auzerais
former prominent San Josean and owner
OF much property here.
Edward Auzerais was born in Normandy
and at the time of his death was 70 wears
of age. He was one of the great army Of
sturdy pioneers who came to California
during the gold excitement.
Mr. Auzerais was inclined more toward
trade than mining, and he accordingly
came to San Jose and started a general
merchandise store in 1S49.
He had been in business but two years
when his brother, John L. Auzerais, came
to California from Chile and was admitted
as partner in the business. The firm was
a success from the start, and frequent en-
largements OF the quarters were necessary.
Their place of business was known as the
Mariposa store, located on South Market
street, between Santa Clara and Ell Dorado,
and was for years the largest general mer-
chandise house in town. 1t retained that
distinction until as late as 1875.
Their immense business soon enabled
the brothers to accumulate large fortunes.
Edward turned his attention toward build
ing up San Jose and his efforts in that line
earned the gratitude of all the residents of
this city.
His first venture was in the hotel line.
He erected the Pacific Hotel In 1862, and
for three years it was the finest hotel
In this section. In 1865 Mr.. Auze-
rails decided to build another hotel,
and in carrying out his plans much
liner structure than his first venture re-
suited. This was the Auzerais House,
then considered a magnificent hotel, and
for many years it was without rival
Auzerais did not stop at erecting two
hotels, but it was his capital with which
several fine business blocks were built. He
took great pride in San Jose, and worked
Increasingly for its advancement.
In 1881 lie decided to retire from BUSH
ness, and a year later left California for
Paris, in which city he has ever since
resided. His death was the result of
stroke of paralysis. He leaves widow re-
siding in Paris
The couple had no children, but Mr..
Auzerais has many relatives living in this
city. He left large fortune, consisting
principally of property holdings in this
county and San Francisco
Edward Auzerais is held in kindly re-
membrance by thousands Of San Joseans.
he was thoroughly conscientious busi-
ness man, and was held in the highest es-
TEEN by all with whom he had dealings
He was OF a charitable disposition, and
when he gave 1t was done quietly, and
none but the recipients of his bounty aud
himself knew Of the deed.
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c. Gal,y VS.. Seaman & O'Rourke, on APP
peal from Justice Glass; court.
Alice q. Gally brought suit against Scan.
Ian d ORourke for $299. damages alleged
to have been done to an onion patch
by cattle belonging to the defend
ants. The case was tried before City
Justice Gass and Alice Gally was awarded
$50 damages. The case was appealed to
the Superior Court and Seaman d
O.Rourke's attorney filed demurrer, in
which it was alleged that Justice Gass was
a city Justice and had no Jurisdiction in
civil cases outside of the city
judges Lorigan and Reynolds overruIed
the demurrer, deciding that as the city
Justice is elected by the townships he has
the same power in both civil and criminal
cases throughout the township as regu-
larly elected township Justice.
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George Edwards and his wife for the adop-
ton of Lois Edwards, the four-year-old
daughter of. IF. G. Edwards. who killed his
wife and Child ana then committed sui
eide in San Francisco last June
The story of the murder and suicide was
told IN court this morning, Edwards had
wealthy brother in the East, but his
pride would notaflow him to ASK. for, help,
and when on the verge of starvation he
ended his life and that of his. wife and
baby. by asphyxiatien. Little Lois was
found unconscious at the time, but "a pidly
recovered, and since the tragedy has been
in the possession of her fathers cousins,
the petitioners.
Judge Lorigan granted the petition.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-24
REDwooD CITY LITrG ArIoN.
Queer Defense, of Nan Sued for a
Doctors Bit.

Queer Defense, of Nan Sued for a
Doctors Bill.
REDWOOD CITY. CAL, Sept. 23.-At-
torney Ben Morgan raised peculiar point
in an appealed case just decided by Judge
Buck in the suit of Lathrop VS.. Fitzgerald.
Lathrop sued for $165 for professional
services rendered as physician where the
patient, who was the wife of defendant in
was allowed in the lower court, but the
case was appealed to the Superior Court.
Ben Morgan, attorney for defendant,
argued that the hope was held out to Fitz-
gerald by Lathrop that he could save the
patients life, while he knew that her con-
dihon was critical. In other words, he
had contracted to perform a service that
he was unable TO fulfill, and gas therefore
not entitled to recover the sum demanded.
Judge Buck decided in favor of the rhysi-
clan.
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DISSOLVED THE INJUNCTION
Judge Fan Dyke Decides the Street-Parin
Case.

Judge Yam Dyke Decides the Street-Paring
Case.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Sept. 23.-Judge
Van Dyke late this afternoon decided the
Main-street paving case, in which such
wide interest is felt, filing quite a long
opinion. He directs that the order to show
cause why an injunction should not issue
be discharged and that the temporary re-
straining order be di olved.
The application for an injunction was
brought by w. A. Field against Street Su-
perintendent P. A. Howard and the city
authorities. to restrain them from enter
ing into contract with the Union Paving
Company for the paving of Main street.
The court holds that the contention that
the proceedings had by the City Council
were not as required by law is not good
In regard to the principal contention by
the plaintiff that the bid and bond of the
paving company were not properly ex-
ecuted he holds that they are sufficient.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-24
CHARGED With Buraloru.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Sept. 23.-William
O'Brien was arraigned before Justice Gass
this morning on charge of burglary pre-
ferred by John Kehoe, who alleges that on
September O'Brien entered the baggage
room at the Branch Pacific Hotel and car
ried off valise belonging to him. The
vaIise contained wearing apparel and per-
examination was set for Septic m Der 28
Bail was fixed at $500, in default of which
the defendant was sent to Jail.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-24
Rer. III; ucCI;sb Mt Nona

NAPA, CAL, Sept. 3D. Rev. Eli McClish,
DID,, formerly pastor of Grace Methodist
Church OF San Francisco filed his new
charge at this place Sunday. He preached
morning and evening to crowded houses.
Napa congregation is much pleased with
Mr.. McClish. He has always been held in
high esteem here.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-24
ECONOMY URGED.
Citizens Petition for the Adjustment
TtrO Offices.

Citizens Petition for the Adjustment o,
Ttro Offices.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Sept. 3D. The
following communication was filed with
the City Clerk this afternoon and later read
before the Council. 1t is from the Citizens
League:
To the Honorable City Council of Los angeles
GENTLEMEN We wish to call your attention to
the act passed by the last Legislature provid-
for the adjustment of the offices of City As
SCISSOR and City Tax Collector and the perform
anee OF their duties by the County Assessor
and County Tax Collector respectively.
The law referred to makes such adjustment
optional with the Council, and in view of the
economy and efficiency which the doing away
OF these offices would effect in the city govern
ment, we respectfully request you TO take the
action authorized by this law.
We trust that your honorable body will give
this matter attention at your earliest conven-
fence, and that you will see fit to give the city
the benefit of this mueh-needed change.
I t. d. STIMsoN, President.
G. ]. GRIFFITH, Secretary.
The matter will be referred to the Fin
ance Committee of the Council.
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KCBBED HIS BENEF4CTOR.

John Heggy Found Guilty of Stealing a
Gold WatcE.
SAN JOSE, CAL, Sept. 23.-John Heggy,
who stole gold watch and chain from
Lorentz Waechter of Mayfield, was tried
on charge of petty larceny in Justice
Gass' court this morning and found guilty.
He will be sentenced tomorrow.
Waechter came to town a few months
ago to see the sights, and ran across
Heggy. The latter was penniless, and
Waechter shared his room with him.
his bedfellow was missing, together with
Waechter's watch and chain.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-24
PoRrLAND,s gIFE-PoIsoNER.
EyEstcorti's Case to Be appealed to tie
Slssrente Court.

supreme Court.
PORTLAND Or, Sept. 23.-W. E. ELS
worth, the alleged wife poisoner, found
guilty of manslaughter, came before
Judge Stephens for sentence this morn
ing. His attorneys, however, asked the
Court for ten days in which to move
for new trial, anu the time was granted.
The case is to be carried to the Supreme
Court, but it will probably be several
months before its termination is reached.
Ellsworth seems confident Of eventually
securing his release. He says he is inno-
cent, and complains bitterly of the jury's
action in compromising on the verdict of
manslaughter.
~ am either guilty or not guilty of
murder, he says. 81 don't want a COM
promise verdict, and l instructed my at
torneys to work for acquittal only"
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SOON TO BE MOUNTED,
The Big Reflector Will Be in
Use by the Coming
New Year.
FLATTERING TO CALIFORNIA.
Selected as the Home of the Sky
Searcher Because of Its
Ideal Climate.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Sept. 23.-The great
three-foot rejecting telescope donated to
the Lick Observatory by Hon. Edward
Crossley, lately membe of Parliament for
Halifax, England, has arrived at the OBJ
servatory, but the buildings will not be
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-24
BIC cabe,s Clatn. Refused.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, Sept. 23.-The
Board OF Supervisors has been in session
o-day. The foundation for the new court
house having been completed Contractor
dcCabe applied for the contract price of the
oundation $500 but as the part on
which one OF the vaults will rest was not
according to specifications, payment was
efused until the specifications are COM
)lied with.
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Held for a Hearino.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Sept. 23.-J. R.
Payne, the man who attempted to disem.
bowel one of the proprietors of the Pony
livery stable, and who declared that he
would not be taken alive, was arraighed
before Justice Morrison this morning and
held under $1,000 bonds pending his pre-
liminary examination.
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Sanap1es of OIL Wanted.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Sept. pa letter
was received yesterday by a member of the
Oil Exchange from the Beaver Refining
Company at Oak Grove, Pa, asking that
sample OF Los Angeles oil, obtained
at the lowest depths or the highest gravity,
be forwarded to them for inspection. The
letter was turned over to the Oil Exchange,
and it is hoped may lead to results bene-
fetal to the oil-producers of this city.
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preliminary examination last Saturday on
a charge of embezzlement, brought
at the instance of Clark Shaw
of the Security Savings Bank,
was discharged from custody this morn
ing, Judge Morrison ruling that there was
not sufficient evidence in warranting him
to hold her to the Superior Court.