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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-27
TO coNrRoL INDIAN SCHOOLS.
The Right of State to Extend 10.
Common School System Ur0ed.

The Right of State to Extend n,
Common School System Ur0ed.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 26-Ran-
resentative Hermann of Oregon has raisea
very important question in the Interior
Department in relation to Indian school.
on reservations where allotments in Gov,
crafty have occurred.
Hermann has presented the right Of a
State to extend its common school svsterD
over the Indian lands, with the right to
establish school districts in the reserva-
ton; and for the Indians, the right to
choose teachers according to the school
law and to be under the law for taxation
purposes, except as to the lands held by
allotment only.
The Indian bureau is inclined to take
this view and further to hold that il NAV
aid such schools from the fund ont ~
which it already contributes to some dis.
trict schools, certain sums for each Indian
taught in them. Indians on allotments
being now citizens assert their right to en-
Joy a common school education
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Every body in California remembers the
famous Mr.. Tichenor, who excited the
financial world with supposed process of
extracting gold from water. The story of
his downfall is also well known, though
there are few matters connected with his
stay here that have never been published
Major Johnson, one Of Calistoga's most
progressive private citizens, and the owner
also OF large tracts of valuable quicksilver
land, has this to say of that gigantic fraud !.
''Tichenor came to Calistoga in the eerly
part OF 1880, and purchased from me. as
agent, the Calistoga springs. He had
about Sig, 900 when he first arrived here. and
the springs cost him exactly $4,000. After
short stay here he startled us all with the
announcement that the springs were
strongly impregnated with gold, and that
by secret process he could extract the
valuable ore in paying quantities. At first
every one doubted Mr.. Tichenor and his
process, but when he gave public exhibit
lions of his work the doubling Thomases
fell at once into his way of thinking.
Il believed as strongly as any of the rest.
and it was not until 1 saw his helper d ron
some bulk gold into the smelling pan that
my suspicious were aroused. After that
watched him more closely, and soon be-
came convinced that he was fraud. Anv
number of moneyed people from New York
and Boston came here, and they all came
very near investing large sums of money
with Tichenor.
'The case OF one gentleman from Boston
l remember well, and but for an after
thought of a member of the party he would
have dropped half a million dollars into
the supposed gold-bearing water. He had
about concluded to buy when the thought
came to him to ask Tichenor if his lead
plates would not attract the gold in the
spring itself, as well as in the jar.
"tCertainly,' said the quick-spoken Itch
enor. i will put piece in here now, and
then we will go to dinner
while at the dinner-table it occurred to
member of the party that it would be
well to watch the spring, so he fastened to
the spot, arriving just In time to see Itch
enor's helper changing the strips of lead.
That, of course, showed the whole thing
up as fraud, the Boston party leaving for
their far Eastern home on the first train.
81 honestly believe Tichenor would have
made millions out of the scheme if he had
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An EYE FOR CONGRESS.
The knights of Laber More Their Head
quarters to Washt,sgton.

The knights of Laber More Their Head
quarters to Washington.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 26.-Ths
Knights of Labor have taken out permit
for the erection of building for the accom-
mediation OF the general offices of the order,
on the corner of First and B streets north
west, facing the Capitol grounds. A three
story building of brick and stone will be
built, and accommodations provided for
the general Offices of the order and for
the publication of the journal of the
Knights of Labor. Speaking of the reason
for locating in Washington, General Master
Workman Sovereign said:
eve are coming to town to keep an eye
on the action of the Senators and Repre-
sentatives. The reforms sought by labor
can only be secured by legislation. This
is the seat of war, and we want to be on
the ground to look out for the interest of the
masses. The toilers will in the future be
represented before Congressional commit
tees on ali questions affecting their well
fare
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What promises most for Calistoga, how
ever, are the newly discovered beds of free
quicksilver right in the heart of the city.
Every body has heard of the quicksilver
mines in easy distance of this point, but
no one dreamed that great beds of this val
liable metal existed outside OF the noun
tains.
Some weeks ago e. C. Chesebro, pro-
prietor of that famous hosiery, the Mag
nolia Hotel, determined to make some ex-
tensive improvements on his place.
While preparing the foundation for large
and commodious bathhouse the first indi-
cation of the presence of quicksilver was
found. At the lower end of the bathhouse
the workmen noticed peculiar clay, and
picking up small piece began to knead it.
In few moments out dropped little parti-
cles of free quicksilver.
AT first the discovery was thought to be
only freak of nature, confined to that
particular spot, but renewed prospecting
at the base of the foundation and in other
portions of the vacant lot showed that the
owner had indeed struck it rich. Mr.
Chesebro is quietly making preparations
to develop his find as soon as other bust
ness enterprises in which he is now en-
BdSeQ Gail NC uiSpOSeQ Oh lnere was TALK
last week of company being formed, COM
posed mainly of rich San Franciscans, but
that scheme has been dropped, the enter
prising Calistogans thinking that they
might as well get the entire benefit, instead
of having the main profits go into the
pockets OF strangers.
Other prospecting has been done in Sec
tons of the valley watered by the hot sui
phur springs and free quicksilver in pay
Ing quantities has been found. Shortly
after the discovery made by Mr.. Chesebro,
be had mining expert come up from San
Francisco with view of making careful
examination of the deposit. After going
bver the ground carefully and prospecting
IN different places on line with the
original discovery, he concluded that the
quicksilver comes from a volcanic forma-
lion. The expert expressed the opinion
that the present discovery is rich enough
10 pay handsomely for the working, but
contends that the volcanic formation is far
ticher in free quicksilver and that the use
u proper machinery for smelling would
result in rich harvest to the owners.
If this experts opinion is anything near
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ITS PLEASANT DRIVES.
Rich Deposits of Quicksilver
Found in the Heart of
the Town.
WEALTH FOR THE OWNERS.
An Expert Says That With Proper
Machinery the Mines Would
Yield Rich Returns.

CALISTOGA, CAL, May 26.-Far up the
beautiful vine-clad valley of Napa, at a
point where the iron horse of civilization
finds a terminus, lies the picturesque little
city of Calistoga. Nature has done Won
ders for this mountain-surrounded spot,
making it city of beautiful sights There
is nothing artificial about it, for look
which way you will, huge mountains that
appear like majestic guardians meet the
gaze, while down their foliage-covered
sides are waited the delicious cooling
breezes that have done much toward max
ing Calistoga famous as healthful sum-
mer resort.
These mountains that in winter are
bleak looking, dreary and snow covered
are to-day dotted with the green foliage of
the grape vine, while here and there are to
be found fields of wavy corn, whose bright,
broad blades scintillate like bands of steel
when touched by the glow of the sun.
This is the season for hay cutting; the
swell of new-mown hay and of grass not
yet ready for the reaper greets you on all
sides The city itself is marvel of clean
illness; its broad, wide streets, graveled and
well drained, are splendid driveways, often
leading up the mountain heights, and los
ing their identity in the mass of trees and
vines that at this season of the year form
Natures background for pretty, level Cal
istoga.
Not since the days of the famous Tiche-
nor, who excited all California and the
big money centers of the East with his
supposed discovery of method of ex-
tracing gold from water. but which turned
out to be an unadulterated fake, has Calls
toga shown 50 much life and activity. OF
course, during the boom days of eight
years ago, real estate assumed fictitious
value and there was considerable interest
manifested, but what promised a great
deal at that time really proved a boom
erang.
Now, however, things are different.
There is disposition on the part OF the
people here to invite people to come in and
buy realty at reasonable figures. with the
result that new homes are going up on all
sides and general air of confidence pre-
walls in business circles.
There is now under contemplation an
electric road from here to Napa, with
every prospect of its construction being
commenced at an early day. The building
of this road would mean great deal for
Calistoga. Cheaper freight rates would
follow and line of trade would reach
Calistoga that has heretofore gone to
neighboring towns. The people at the
head of the enterprise are wide-awake,
energetic citizens, and fully appreciate the
commercial value of the new road.
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OREGON SHORT LINE MIDDLE,
Consolidated BondhOtders May attempt
to Regain Possession.

Consolidated Bondhotders May attempt
to Regain Possession.
OMAHA, NEBR., May 26.-In connection
with an article on the hearing to take place
in st. Paul tomorrow on the offer of the
Oregon Short Line and Utah Northern to
pay the overdue coupons on the prior lien,
the Bee says:
"The amount of overdue interest is about
100000, and the questions involved are
many and complicated. 1t is understood
that the consolidated bondholders propose
to raise ON receivers certificates about
$4,000, and rely on obtaining from the
present receivers the property, together
with unexpended net earnings sufficient in
amount to more than cover the difference.
There is also large sum due for accrued
interest on the prior lien bonds, which will
also probably be the subject of contention
between the prior lienholders and the
holders OF junior liens. 1t seemed at the
recent hearing that the unadiusted claims
against the receivers amount to very
considerable sum, although the amount
has not yet been disclosed. The one ques-
ton is, therefore, likely to conclude re-
view of claims of certain of the prior lien
holders Independently of the necessity of
determining the general question as to
how far the funds in the hands of the
present receivers shall be withheld for the
purpose OF meeting claims asserted against
them.
ut is also said to be likely that deter
mined effort will be made by the consoli-
dated bondholders to regain possession of
the road. The appointment of separate
receiver for the Short Line system, it is
thought, seriously distufbs its relations
with the Union Pacific. 1t is also reported
ana believed here that should the Short
Line be divorced from the SYSTEM a differ
ent policy will be pursued by the Union
Paclhc receivers from that followed in the
past to protect the Union Pacific against
outside opposition.
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A TRIP THROUGH SPACE.
The Flying Machine Traverses
the Air for a Distance
of 1000 Feet.
SLIGHT CHANGES NECESSARY.
In Short Time the Inventor Will
Have His Machine Fully
Perfected.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 26.-The
people in the vicinity of Quantico were
startled few days ago by flight down
the Potomac of gigantic bird that seemed
at first glance to be ten times larger than
the roc of arabian Nights" renown. A
second glance treasured them, however,
and the remark was passed from one to
another that 1.-the professor fellow from
Washington was shooting off his flynn
machine" By slow degrees the story
reached Washington and to-day was in
general circulation in scientific circles.
A full description of the Langley Tying
machine was published month ago, since
which time the professor has made some
Improvements which have just been tested.
The latest test took place down the
Potomac, when it is said that the machine
made distance of 1000 feet.
For this test storage batteries were used,
from which it appears that Professor
Langley has changed his mind as to the
relative efficiency of steam and electricity,
former tests having been made with steam.
The batteries are placed under the aero
planes or wings. Professor Langlev's
theory is based on the principle of wings
and propeller, which is only one out of
several ideas for the construction of a
perfect machine.
Professor Langley's machine is in shape
like porpoise, with four wings. The
frame work and driving mechanism are of
steel, the body being of aluminium. The
wings are of silk, made waterproof, and
have a spread of about ten feet. At the
test made near Quantico the machine
rose and sailed away, alighting in the
water with perfect safety. The present
test shows that some of the former diff
culties and imperfections have been quite
removed, and that success is only matter
of time and in the near future.
The airship of Maxim met with partial
success only month before that of Pro-
lessor Langley, who has been working on
his machine for about eight years, and it
is said that he has spent nearly $50, 600
already in the perfection of the fiier.
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almost unlimited quantity, and it is
matter of only few moments to fill the
large tank with fresh water for each new
set of bathers. On each side of the build
ing are neat little rooms for the accommo-
dalton of those who do not desire to mix
with the common rabble' in the tank.
Mr.. Chesebro is one of the most enterpris-
ing citizens of Calistoga, and when he
embarks in venture it is always after the
most approved style. the question of
money cutting very little figure SO long as
the desired result can be accomplished.
The merchants of Calistoga are par
ticularly enterprising and thrifty set, as
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WAXING WARM.
Preparing for the Republican
Convention in the Buck
eye State.
A Dozen Candidates for Governor,
the Favorites Being Bushnell,
Nash and Hoyt.

GAINESVILLE, ONO, May 26.-Of the
Republican State Convention, which meets
here Tuesday and Wednesday, the candi-
dates and their workers are here to-day.
Ex-Secretary Charles Foster was among
the hustlers to-day. Senator Sherman will
be here tomorrow. There are a dozen
candidates for Governor, the favorites
being General Asa s. Bushnell, Judge
Nash and James H. Hoyt.
The delegation from Cincinnati had
Bushnell for Governor; the one from
Cleveland was booming Hoyt. All were
alike in favoring Mckinley for President
and Foraker for Senator. The Toledo dele
CATION had their cars decorated with the
inscription, Mckinley for President,
Foraker for Senator and Guy Major for
Governor" To-day factional feeling was
intensified among the advance guard here
by hearing that McKinley's name had
been torn from the banners on the special
cars at Toledo on the order of Guy Major
The friends of Major here say that Gov
ernor McKinley's friends got up delega-
ton to contest the seats of the Major
delegations, and that McKinley's name
was torn down because of that action.
They announce that they will begin the
fight at this convention against Mckinley
for President by opposing resolution in
dorsing the Governor for President and
starting movement to get anti Mckinley
delegates. 1t is not probable there will be
material opposition to the resolution in
dorsing Mckinley at this conference for
President, but it is evident that factional
feeling will be strongly developed in the
convention.
The Foraker men are concentrating on
General Bushnell for Governor and the
Mckinley men are for Judge Nash. If
there should be any formidable opposition
to indorsiAg Mckinley for President there
would then also be opposition to the in
dorsement of Foraker for Senator, and the
old factional feeling in the party in this
State would break loose in all it's fury.
The leaders in both factions are exer-
cising all possible discipline to prevent any
outbreak, but it is not improbable that the
contest will get beyond their control.
TOLEDO, OHIO, May 26.-The CONNER
cial tomorrow will say: ''There is no
truth whatever in the published statement
that Governor Mckinley had suggested
the contesting of the delegation from To-
ledo. Neither did Colonel Bonner, the
member of the State Central Committee.
know anything of it until the petition
signed by over 100 of the leading business
men and Republicans presented their pro-
test to him on his arrival from the East on
FRIDAY"
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correct, and even the silurian does not
doubt It, Calistoga has one of the richest
quicksilver deposits in America.

/ correct, and even the silurian does not
doubt 1t, Calistoga has one Of the richest
quicksilver deposits in America.
The CALL representative was shown a
small vial OF quicksilver, containing prob
ably eight ounces, that had been taken
from ball of earth no larger than
an infants head. If the entire deposit is as
rich as this one sample, the owners GER
tainly have a fortune.
just below Mr.. Chesebros place stands
the neat summer cottage of B. G. Lathrop.
The land on which the house stands, about
three acres, was originally part of what
was formerly known as Johnson's addi-
ton, but was sold by Major Johnson in the
boom days of the eighties, Mr.. Lathrop
being the purchaser. This last named
gentleman now finds that his entire pur-
chase is rich in free quicksilver deposits,
and consequently worth many times the
amountoriginall paid for it.
Adjoining the property of Mr.. Lathrop
is a lot owned by George @. Tape of Berke-
ley. That gentleman while here last week
sunk hole six feet deep, and found free
quicksilver in paying quantities. Two feet
from the surface the metal was found,
while the deeper he went the richer grew
the deposit.
The average Calistogian is not allowing
himself to be inflated with ideas of enor-
nous increase in realty values, but is
quietly biding his time, confident that
when the mines soon to be opened are
in actual operation property in general
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charges were based, Bray says it was ad,
dressed to Walters wife, who was a. 49,.
capital, and was composed largely of Do
mestic matters. There was but ono -. :
ence in it to the French-Hova affairs 90
this was suggestion that Mrs. WALL,
should put the Hova authorities ON tbai,
guard against two Americans who wsra -.
their way to the capital.
Bray says he has been assured NV +ho
State Department authorities here and ~
Minister Eustis in Paris that his "a
Walters claims shall be vieoronsI1
pressed
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the same shall be sprinkled during the dry

! season.
| There are five churches in Calistoga-
Catholic, Presbyterian, Seventh-day Ad-
ventist, Methodist and Baptist-and each
house of worship is considerably ahead in
point of architecture of secular buildings
in places of more pretentious size. The
Catholic church is very handsome struc
ture built of gray stone, the simplicity of
its architecture making it more than ordi-
narily attractive. The interior decorations
are plain, yet handsome, the recent addi-
ton of life-sized statues of Christ and the
Virgin Mary producing very pleasing
effect on the whole.
AS stated elsewhere, Calistoga is full OF
pretty drives, its wide, well-shaded streets
affording luxury in this direction not to
be found everywhere. Probably the pref
test drive, certainly the handsomest resi-
dent portion OF the city, is found in Cedar
street.
The wine-growers of this district are
naturally much elated over the prospect of
better prices for their product, the entire
community in fact, feeling that the hard
times are thing of the past. The outlook
for big yield is excellent, and con-
sequently everybody is in good humor.
What with the new electric road, the quick
silver discoveries, the sound of the saw and
hammer, and the increased price of wine,
Calistoga was never in such position as
now to become the leading city OF Napa
Valley.
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HE HAD Il RELAPSE.
Secretary Gresham, Suffered Bad Turn,
but Recovered SLt1htIg.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May ga de-
cidedlv unfavorable change in Secretary
Gresham s condition occurred last night,
and it is said that for some time he was in
very serious condition. This change, it
is stated, was the result of a recurrence of
the stomach troubles from which he suf-
fered so acutely earlier in his illness, and
he experienced considerable pain and
tossed about, unable to obtain any rest.
His physician was with him for several
hours and left him in the early morning.
Although somewhat better to-day he still
feels the attack of last night, but tonight
was reported to be easier 1t is understood
that his son Orro and Mr.. Lands, his
private secretary, have been telegraphed
to come to Washington
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FOUGHT AT Il CHURCH.
Kentucky Feud of Long Standing Set
tied Wifh RetI1efs

Kentucky Feud of Long Standing Set
tied With Bullets.
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 26.-A special
so the Courier-J Journal from Nicholasville,
KY, says:
A shooting ARRAY took place at the Troy
Presbyterian Church, on line between
this county and Woodford, to-day at II
o'clock, between George and John Mont
gomery, brothers, and Archie Riley.
Riley was killed and George Montgomery
fatally injured.
The trouble is of long standing, and
grew out of Riley deceiving a sister of
Montgomery two years ago and then re-
fusing to marry her. Both families are
very prominent. The great wonder is that
others were not killed while the shooting
was going on, as the churchyard was
filled with people.
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THE TIN Plate USTRY.
1t already Gtves Employment to Fifteen
Thousand Workneu.

1t Already GtUes Employment to FIFTEEN
Thousand Workmsen.
NEW YORK, N. Y, May 26.-The
Metal Worker says:
The marvellous growth of the American
tin plate manufacture in less than four
years presents one of the most remarkable
instances of industrial efforts in history.
From nothing it has become an established
industry of large proportions which
already gives employment to some 49, 600
hands. AT the present moment, so far as
can be gathered from the latest reports,
there is in actual operation twenty-eight
tin plate works proper, rolling their own
plates. Ten more are building, two or
three of which are practically complete
and ready to start up, while the majority
OF the others are expected to be in opera
ton by July.
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taken before Postmaster Atkinson he con-
fessed.
Holidays plan was to steal promising
looking letters from the Grand Island
mali, take out part of the money when
ever he found any, and then remail the let
tiers. He confessed that he had been steal
ing since January, and had taken large
amount. The Postotfice Department has
mad NEIL at work on the case for four
months and has spent $4,000 running Holli-
day down. Holiday took the money to
support an extravaganza wife.