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The San Francisco call., 1895-07-17
MYSTERY OF Y4LLEJO.
a Suspicion That James McGee Was Mur-
dered by THUGS.

dered by Thugs.
VALLEJO, CAL, July 16.-It is said that
the late James McGee, who was found
fatally injured in the Union Hotel after
the fire there Saturday morning, had $500
or $500 the day before the fire. He had it
in buckskin sack in an inside vest
pocket, but when picked up Saturday
morning the Coroner found his effects to
consist of a silver watch and chain, a
wooden pipe, pair of spectacles and a
Grand Army badge. The money was
missing.
The police have been investigating, but
the loss of the money seems to be crowded
in mystery. Some think it possible that
MCGEE was watched by thugs. who at an
early hour OF the morning assembled the
stairs, entered his room and the one ad-
joining, rented by baker, set fire to the
latter apartment and while the building
was burning beat the old man over the
head and made off with the money. There
were two gashes on his head at opposite
points, which lead many to think that he
received only one by falling downstairs.
That McGee had q large sum of gold on
him Friday evening is vouched for by
man at whose store MCGEE purchased a
pipe and some tobacco. ~McGee did not
have the correct change, and was COM
PEELED to open the buckskin sack and ex-
tract S. piece. Bystanders said that the
sack was full of gold coin. MCGEE was a
resident of Williams, Colusa County, and
derived considerable rents from houses he
owned in that place, besides receiving a
pension.
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-17

Charles Denneco arrested for Threaten
ing to Commit Murder.

STOCKTON, CAL, July 16.-Charles Den
neco, young Italian, attempted this
morning to Kill B. Curiale, his stepfather.
He pulled revolver from his pocket and
pointed it at the head of Curiale, who stood
in the door of carriage and blacksmith
shop on Weber avenue, next to the Weber
baths.
Denneco was wildly excited. He walked
up to where his stepfather stood in the
door and demanded to see the books of the
firm of B. Curiale d Son, of which he was
the junior member. Curiale held a long
iron rod in his hand and refused him adj
mittance, whereat the young man drew his
pistol and pointing it at Curiales head
threatened to kill him. A large crowd of
men was on the opposite side of the street,
but had not the courage to interfere. Den
neco went into the shop, followed by John
Craig, who prevailed upon him to put up
his pistol, and finally Induced him to leave
the place. Denneco said he would return
and kill Curiale, who had swindled him,
but he was arrested this afternoon to pre-
vent his carrying out the threat.
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CAMP LEDYARD IN ARMS,
Youthful Warriors Prepare To
Resist a Midnight
Attack.
Retire With Their Clothes on, but
Are Disciplined by the
Commander.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, July 16-Trouble
was expected at Camp Ledyard last night,
but kind Providence interfered and peace
prevailed. In some manner the boys of
the brigade got it into their heads that
there was to be midnight attack on the
camp, and when taps were sounded and all
should have disrobed and retired about
nine-tenths of the boys disobeyed the rule
and lay down IN shoes and uniforms, SO
as to be ready in a moment when the at
tack should be made. They were all on
the gu vive and ready for big time. At
1890 Brigadier-G General Russell and staff
came home from the reception and BAN
quet at the Sea Beach Hotel and went on
a tour of inspection. They found the boys
with their uniforms on. From one tent to
another they passed, making the boys re-.
tire in regulation style. In one or two
cases the officers narrowly escaped with
whole skins. Some of the boys when
awakened thought the threatened attack
had come and seized their guns to repel
the invaders.
This evening the officers wives and a
party of lady friends inspected the COM
missary department, which is being man
aged by Major Murray. After the inspec-
ton the ladies enioyed their first meal in
military camp. They had the same fare as
the boys, used the tin dishes, and praised
the viands.
The officer of the day to-day was Captain
McNeeley of Sacramento.
The boys without exception are enjoying
camp life. A few returned home on the
outgoing trains to be back at work.
A concert was given in the carnival pa
vilion tonight. The programme was an
especially good one, including concert
by the First Boys Brigade band, from 8
to $3.50; fancy exhibition drill by the drill
squad of the Fifth Regiment, under COM
mand of Major R. B. Moore; an exhibition
guard mount under command of the
officers by picked squad; song by
Messrs. E. B. Pixley, Leland Collins, S.
Johnston and G. Crump; violin solo by the
celebrated San Francisco artist, Miss Lena
de ST. Hubert; vocal solo, II Choose But
Thee" by Miss Maud Holman; eornet
solo by the San Francisco cornetist, Miss
Pearl Noble; vocal solo, "For all Eter-
nifty" (by Mascheronl), Ethelbert Morey,
with violin obligato by Miss Clara McCon-
nell; and recitation by Mrs. J. Crane.
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Shipments of -Fra.it.

SAN JOSE, CAL, July 16.-The overland
shipments for the past week amounted
to 5o4,755 pounds, a good average
for July. Dried prunes are moving reg
ularly, 149,305 pounds going forward.
Green fruit shipments amounted to 64, 745
pounds, and were as follows: Cherries
5035 pounds, apricots 1856, peaches $3.50,
plums 35, ,565. Canned fruit shipments are
regular, 1925 pounds being shipped
Wine shipments are not as heavy as usual
only SO, $50 0pounds being forwarded.
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their attention was attracted to roaring
sound in the bedroom of DIR. and Mrs.
Hall.
The doctor rushed there and found the
interior IN flames. Mrs. Hall opened her
bureau drawer and a case containing $1,000
worth OF diamonds and purse with few
dollars in money in it were missing.
The Chinese cook is suspected of having
robbed the bureau drawer and then started
fire broke out watching the flames, but he
soon disappeared. The house was gutted.
Nothing was insured. The loss is about
$5OOO
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SEATTLE,S DEFUNCT BANK.
Talk of Prosecuting th
Officials,

SEATTLE, WASH, July 16.-A few weeks
ago the Merchants National Bank of this
city suspended and is now in the hands of a
receiver. Recently postal-cards containing
the following have been sent to well known
citizens:
SEATTLE, July Is.
If 1t is your desire to disclose the affairs of
the Merchants National Bank and to prose-
cute the officials of that institution contribute
what you can at once before the birds we are
after have flown away. Subscription-list COM
mittee, room All, Bailey building. Call at
once; to 8 80 A. NJ, 3 to P. NJ.
THE COMMITTEE
G. O. Eckerley of Eckerly q Co. repre-
sents the depositors' committee. He said !:
1--WE are intent on forcing the bank Off
GERS to show up the condition of the affairs
of the bank, and expect that the whole
matter will become public before long. AS
to the specific intentions of the committee
we are not ready yet to show our hand,
and do not desire to make public at this
time anything which we may have secured
In the way of information"
Angus Macintosh, president of the de-
funct bank, is now in Southern California
The bank officials stated to-day that none
OF the directors owed the bank anything
when it failed.
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CLAIMS SELF DEFENSE.
Frank Lewis Alleges That His
Brother in Law Threat
ened His Life.
QUARRELED OVER A TRIFLE.
Ferrell Said to Have Cut His Own
Throat After Being Badly
Wounded.

REDDING, CAL, July 16.-Frank Lewis,
the man who shot his brother-in-law, Will
liam Ferrell, at the formers house, near
Whitmore, Saturday morning, was ar
rested late last night at his house, where
the shooting occurred, by Under Sheriff
Fader. Lewis now occupies cell in the
County Jail-the only cell in the Jail, by
the way, that contains an occupant.
Lewis married Ferrell's sister and lived
about six miles south of Whitmore, forty
miles from Redding. The two lived hap
PLY together, and Ferrell was a frequent
visitor to the household of his brother-in-
law. Lewis and Ferrell had, to all appear
ances, always been on friendly terms, and
the report that family feud existed was
without foundation.
Last week Ferren went over to his
brother-in-law's house to spend a few days.
On Saturday morning Lewis and Ferrell
engaged in pleasant conversation, and
all went well until Ferrell remarked to
Lewis that neighbor. named Miller, had
told him that Lewis had stolen some hogs
and asked him if it were true. Lewis be-
came angered and made remark which
Ferrell resented, and he was invited to
come out of the house and settle it. Fer
rell was just outside the door and Lewis
was on the inside. Lewis picked up a
44-caliber rifle, aimed it at his brother-in-
law and shot, the bullet taking effect in
Ferrells left side, just above the hip. He
gave a groan and fell
Lewis then went to the barn, and while
he was gone Ferrell managed to drag him
self into the house. An Indian boy who
was eating supper in the house at the time
was too frightened to render any assist
ance or to go for help, but quietly sat and
finished his meal, witnessing the whole
affair. Lewis soon returned and entered
the house, and on leaving again took with
him gun and pistol. After his depart
ure Ferrell was found dead in bed, with
his throat cut.
Lewis has made no statement other than
to say that he was perfectly justified
in shooting Ferrell but he stoutly denies
having cut his brother-in-l flaws throat.
He said he put Ferrell to bed himself, but
during his absence the wounded man cut
mis- own throat, which statement is cor
roborated by the Indian boy. Lewis made
no resistance when arrested, and accom-
panied the Under Sheriff to Redding, with
out any attempt at escape.
The Coroner's jury returned verdict in
effect that Ferrell came to his death at the
hands of Lewis. The date of Lewis exam
inatiOn has not vet been SET
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-17
IMPLICATED WITH WARD
He Was Betrayed by the Man
Who Handled Rushforth's
Money.
RUMoRs OF ANOTHER CRIME.
Accused of Boodling In Connection
With the Purchase Of the
Hospital Site.

STOCKTON, CAL, July 16.-The hear
ing OF James Brown, chairman Of the
County Board of Supervisors, who is ac-
cused of having been bribed by Architect
Rushforthto throw his influence in favor
OF adopting that architects plans for the
new County Hospital, came up to-day.
The time was consumed in the usual pre-
hminary routine.
Brown is represented by Attorneys Lout-
TIT and Swinnerton, two of the best legal
lights IN this part of the country, and they
are prepared to battle hard for their client.
Charles W. Ward, who was indicted for
the same offense, and who, 1t is claimed,
divided the spoils with Brown, has been
tried and sentenced to serve eight years in
San Quentin. The case looks dark for
Brown, as the prosecution, it is said, has
even stronger evidence than in the case
against Ward. A young physician who
was implicated in the affair through
Wards Vaccinations will testify to hav-
ing paid Brown the money left with him
by Rushforth. The case excites widespread
interest in this section, as Brown is promi-
nently connected and has always borne an
excellent reputation. He has lived in
y
The present Grand Jury took up the
matter of the bribes taken in connection
with the acceptance OF the hospital plans,
and as result the indictment of Super
visor Brown, Charles II. Ward, then
Superintendent of the County Hospital,
and DR.. G. H. Bulson, the County Physi-
clan, followed. The fact that bribes had
been given leaked out through woman's
tongue. The wife of Architect Rushforth,
whose plans were adopted, told of his CIV
ing $1,000 to secure the approval of men,
ber of the Board of Supervisors. This
story was repeated until it reached the ears
of one of the Grand Jury, and when that
body assembled the matter was brought
before it. Ward, Bulson and Brown were
summoned to appear before it.
Ward weakened and admitted every
thing. He was the one who planned the
scheme. He went to DR.. Bulson, who
had taken such an interest in the
new hospital that he had assisted
Rushforth in arranging his plans by
sending East aud securing information
about the construction of hospitals there,
and told the physician that San Fran
cisco firm had put up $1,000 to secure the
adoption of its plans. He said that unless
Rushforth put up a like sum there was no
chance for his plans. Bulson was anxious
for good plans to be adopted rather than to
benefit himself, and was thus led into the
scheme. He arranged the matter with
Rushforth and handled the money that
was paid to Brown and Ward. He will
tell what he knows about the affair, and
the charge against him will be dismissed.
Now it is charged that Brown was impli-
Gated before with Ward insarranging the
deal for the purchase of the site for the
hospital, out of which Ward admitted he
received several hundred dollars.
The trial will be taken up again to-mor-
row, when sensational developments are
expected
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KING COUNTY TREAS URY LOOTED.
EDperts at York on the Books Baked by
q BnId Theft.

SEATTLE, WASH, July 16.-For some
weeks experts have been at work on books
of the Treasurer of King County. The
work embraces the terms of two ex-Trea-
surers. To-day there was sensation when
it was discovered that book in which
was kept the names of persons and the
amounts of money received from nom
resident taxpayers was missing.
Treasurer Maple will say nothing except
that the book is missing, but he adds that
it will not materially affect the work of
the experts. 1t is charged by some, how
ever. that the theft of the book was PLAN
ned deliberately, as there has been for
some time statements freely made that
shortages existed in the County Treasurer's S
office. One official suggests that the book
was stolen by some person who wanted to
get the names of nonresident taxpayers.
The stolen book is ponderous affair
about two fee. long, eighteen inches wide
and two inches thick. Evidently the theft
was either bold one, ,.or was committed
by some one having access to the vault.
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Y. M. c. A. Rooms CLOSED.

SAN JOSE, CAL, July 16.--The Los
Gatos Young Mems Christian Association
has closed its door on account of lack of
interest of its memb bers. The books, gym
nasium apparatus, ETC., have been stored
away, and it is doubtful whether it will
ever be opened again. OF late the room
has not been taken care of, and the men,
bership has been rapidly dwindling away.
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GIVE UP THE SEARCH.
officers Fdtt to Capture the Reddtng-
Bieber Stage Robbers.

REDDING, CAL, July 16.-The officers
who have been searching for the highway
man who held up the Redding- Bieber
stage have returned, having given up the
hope of capturing the robber They are
now of the opinion that it was not Brady,
but that it was some one living in the
vicinity of the scene of the robbery. Many
here are inclined to believe that Brady
never was in the county. but the officers
still affirm that it was he whom Martin
and Bowers encountered at Clear Creek.
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SANTA MONICA cAMP-MEETING.
SpirtttsaItsts of Southern California Ar
ranae for q Months Session.


range for a Months Session.
SANTA MONICA, CALL, July 16.-The
Spiritualists of Southern California have
located a camp at Santa Monica and will
hold camp-meeting here commencing
Sunday, July 81, and continuing for a
month. The site selected is pretty five
acre tract, with the ocean in view from all
parts. A pavilion to have a capacity OF
10000 people is being erected.
Among the Spiritualists of note who will
be here during the camp-meeting and
speak are: James G. Clark of Pasadena,
Professor J. S. Loveland of Oakland, Mrs.
Amanda D. Wiggin, Professor W. c. Bow
man of Los Angeles, Lydia W. Allen of
Summerland, DR.. George w. Carpenter of
Riverside, Mrs. Rozilla Elliot of San
Diego, Mrs Julia Schlesinger of San Fran
cisco, Ben NJ. Barney, late of Portland, Or.
Mrs. r. Cowell of Oakland, William P.
Harworth of Long Beach, Rev. A. b.
Coonley of San Diego and J. NJ. PEBBLES,
AM. MD. Ph.D., of San Diego.
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Los ANGELES INYEsT1GATloN.
Little Progress Made in the Case of Sn.
perintendent Hoscard.


LOS ANGELES, CAL, July 16-The in
vestigation of the Street Superintendent s
effice bids fair to become legal farce, the
proceedings to-day showing plainly that
the committee appointed by the City Coun-
Gil for the purpose has not sufficient power
to conduct the matter, as it cannot compel
the attendance of witnesses. 1t is prob
able the whole thing will be referred to the
next Grand Jury. When the meeting was
called to order to-day Superintendent How
ard rose and said:
eff this investigation is to proceed regu-
larly, charges should be filed against me
with the City Clerk, so I can defend N.Y.
self. You have advertised asking any one
having charges to prefer against my office
to present them, but no one has done so''
1t then developed that no charges of a
specific nature had been made and that the
committee had no idea as to what they ex-
pected to prove against Howard. After
swearing in R. Nelson, who knew nothing
detrimental to Howard, the committee ad-
journed.
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Charged With Attempted Murder.

SAN JOSE, CAL, July 16-Peter Ls-
tournier swore to a complaint before
Justice Dwyer to-day charging John Mato-
vich, cook at the Popular restaurant on
Santa Clara street, with assault with a
deadly weapon. Letournier -quarreled
with Matovich, who chased him out of his
place with knife. Matovich was ar
rested and his examination set for July II.
He was released on $500 bonds.
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SOLD By FBEsNo OFFICERS.

Sarah AIthea Terry's Furniture Placed
Under the Hammer.
FRESNO, CAL, July 16.-All of the fur
niture of Mrs. Sarah Althea Terry's resi-
dence in this city was sold at auction this
afternoon. The sale was ordered by the
Superior Court of San Francisco. Much
of the furniture was originally very costly,
some tables, bedroom sets, bookcases, etc.,
brought only S316.
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ss.ictde at Los Angeres.

LOS ANGELES, CAL.,- July 16.-Frank
Beyrts, 3S years of age, painter by trade,
committed suicide tonight in CONNER
through the left temple. No cause for the
act can be learned. The suicide has a
mother, sister and brother here, and a
brother-in-law in Riverside, the latter a
bank director and president of the Kelley
Institute.
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Mccarthy Arratgnea at Santa Rosa.

SANTA ROSA, CAL, July 16.-Dennis
Mccarthy, who was recently arrested for
shooting George Fox, had his examination
here to-day before Judge Baldwin on
charge OF assault to commit murder. At
torney Leppo appeared for the people in
the absence of the District Attorney At
torney G. S. Farquar was counsel for Nc
Carthy. A number of witnesses were ex-
am1ned and the prisoner was bound over
in the sum of $4,000 to appear before the
Superior Court. Fox is still alive, though
far from being well,
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Sued for a Doctor,s Blu.

SAN JOSE, CAL, July 16.-Dr. w. D.
McDougall to-day commenced suit against
R. c. Cochrane for $3.50, alleged to be due
for medical services and surgical opera
ton performed upon @. c. Cochrane, a
brother of the defendant, by Drs. Cory
and McDougall
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BANKERS WILL NOT PAY LICENSE.
Object to Being Classed With Nickel-t'-
B1e-SIot Machines.

O0Jcce t0 beang CtdSsed HtW Nschet-'t-
Me-Slot Machines.
SAN JOSE. CAL, July 16.-The District
Attorney here will probably soon begin
suits against the banks of this city to COM
pei them to pay county license tax, aver
aging from $100 to $3.50 quarter, accord
ing to the amount of business done. The
banks have refused to pay the license,
upon the ground that it is an unjust dis
elimination against them.
The ordinance, which was recently
passed, exempts from license almost every
other kind Of business. The only other
ance, express, telegraph, telephone, water
and other companies, and laundries. This
other institutions licensed are fortune
tellers, nick-in-the slot machines, lung
testers, etc. The bankers object to being
the alleged unjust discrimination in the
courts.
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Brush Fires Under Control.

VICTORIA, B. c., July 16.-Brush fires,
which have been raging fiereely the past
twenty -four hours in the vicinity of TeIe-
graph Bay, have spent their fury. The
Giant Powder Company's extensive works,
located at the bay, were, for some time, in
great danger, and no doubt would have
been destroyed but for the watchfulness
and energy of the Victoria firemen. Ali
danger is now said to be past.
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Fadted to Pav for Board,

SAN JOSE, CAL, July 16.-Rufus Ruiz
was arrested at Los Gatos to-day on a
charge of defrauding a First-street restau-
rant-keeper out of a board bill. He was
arraigned before Justice Dwyer and his
trial set for July 25. Bail was fixed at
$500, in default Of which he went to jail.
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WALKER At MARE ISLAND.

The ADMIRAL Iaspects TIE Lighthouse Sta
tion at the Southern End.
VALLEJO, CAL, July 16.-The light
house station at the southern END of Mare
Island was officially visited by Rear-Ad-
miral John G. Walker on the tender
Madrona to-day. He was received by Mr..
McDougall, keeper OF the station. and en-
tertained at lunch. The condition of the
light was looked into, as was also the fog
bell and whistle and the buoys. Later in
the day the Madrona came up to the yard
ana landed, but the admiral did not go
ashore. Commandant Howison called
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Inquest at Cmcanonga.

SAN BERNARDlNO, CAL, July 49,
Coroner Keating held an inquest over the
remains of B. c. Hurd. killed by being
thrown from horse at Cucamopga last
evening. Hurd was a farmer, highly
educated Englishman, 26 years old. and
was to have been married in two weeks.
tie will be brought to this city tomorrow
for burial.
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The Sumnydoye Ktllimq.

SEATTLE, WASH, July 16.-The Coro-
ner's jury in the case of Ransom B. Stokes,
the wealthy Sunnydale rancher who was
found murdered and burned on his ranch
last week, tonight returned verdict
charging his death to parties unknown.
The jury recommended, however, that
Charles and Fred Kindling, brother-sus-
poets now in the County Jail, be held pend
ing further investigation.
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Angels Camp Duests.s Recovering.

ANGELS CAMP, CAL. July 16-Peter
Moro, who was supposed to have been
fatally wounded in the duel with Chris
Held last Wednesday, is now pronounced
out OF danger. He has been taken to his
home at San Andreas It is also thought
that Held will recover, although his con-
dition is still serious.
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SAN JOSE CYCLERS.

arranging for the Entertainment of the
Y. NJ. C. A. Wheelnsen.
SAN JOSE, CAL, July 16.-The Associa-
tion Cyclers held meeting last evening
and committees were appointed on colors
and entertainment of visiting Y. M. @. A.
wheelmen. The association is making ar
rangements for relay race.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing term: President, George Abb
bott; vice. president, Seneca Jones; secre-
tary, L. j. Boardman; treasurer, A. Veit;
captain, w. w. Lipsett; first lieutenant
Manfred Quinby; second lieutenant, Will
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InsDect,no the Sacra,nento.

REDDING, CAL, July 16.-Two boats, be-
longing to the corps of Government en-
gineers, were unloaded here this morning.
They will be used this week by Major Heur
and other engineers on their trip down the
Sacramento from this city, inspecting the
river, with the end in view of reporting as
to the advisability of making the stream
navigable to Redding.
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shafts were twisted, the roof and floor of
the mill building were riddled and the ma
chinery badly wrecked. The cause of the
bursting of the wheel is not known, but
the machinist pronounced the wheels too
light for the work required of them and
dred and fifty men will be thrown out of
employment,