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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14
Narrotr Escape .Fron. Death.

VANCOUVER, B. c., May 13.-James
Simpson, resident of Sapperton, a suburb
of New Westminster, and his wife had a
narrow escape from death by fire this
morning. The house caught fire, and his
wife, who is an invalid, was taken out by
her husband with difficulty. Simpson
then returned to the house for some cloth.
ing and narrowly escaped suffocation.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14
CARSON MURDER MYSTERY.

Another Tramp Arrested for the Killing
of Mrs. Sarmdnn.
CARSON, New, May 13.-The officers
who were investigating around the scene
of the Sarmann murder to-day found in an
outbuilding drops of blood and piece of
a pin the old lady wore.
Another tramp was arrested at Bridge
port to-day, but just what evidence there
is against him the officer did not make
known. The man whom the officers
caught yesterday was released when the
supposed blood stains on his coat were
found to be nothing but dirt.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14
sEARcHING FoR AN ESTATE.
Heirs of 4ndretc j. Crosby iss Hun
for the 1TlItionaire,s Property.

Heirs of 4adretc j. Crosby Ia Hmnt
for the 1fIItionafre's Property.
SANTA CRUZ, CAL, May 13.-County
Clerk Martin received letter to-day from
a firm of Norristown (Pa.) attorneys. say
ing that they represent the heirs of An
drew J. Robinson, whose uncle, Andrew
J, Crosby, died in California worth from
81, 900 900 to $20,000,000.
In the lifetime of the deceased Robinson
received communications regarding the big
estate. The lawyers desired to know if the
estate had ever been probated in this
county. They are not positive in what
part of the State Crosby lived, and are
making inquiries of County Clerks.
Crosby never resided in this county.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14
HoL11sTER MURDER CASE.
A NoreL Point to Be Raised by the Atto,
news for r. II. ConkLinO.

saeys for F. II. ConkIng.
HOLLISTER, CAL, May 13.-A novel
point will be raised as the next move in
the case of F. M. Conkling, recently con-
victed' of murder, with the penalty of life
imprisonment fixed by the jury. It ap-
pears that during the trial of the case two
of the jurors experimental with rife to
ascertain at how great a distance a shot
would powder burn cloth. From these ex-
periments they satisfied themselves that
the defendants testimony on his own be-
half was entirely false.
Conkling viii be up for sentence on May
q, when his attorneys will ask for new
trial on the ground that the jury went out
side the courtroom for evidence.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14
Charoes Aoaiust saIoon;st,.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, May 13.-At a
meeting of the City Council this evening,
the City Attorney asked that the license of
three saloon-keepers who sold liquor to
minors be revoked. The saloon-keepers
were given ten days to answer the charges.
1t was ordered that work on the new dis
tributing reservoir be commenced. This
will give added fire protection to the city.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14
GorhaSoR mccoNsE11s STAND.
1t Is Thought He TFaEI Not Faeor a 10 to
SiIreT Ratio.

1t Is Thought He HSU Not FGeor q 16 to 4
SitUer Ratio.
BOISE, IDAHO, May 13.-Govertor Nc
Connell lett this afternoon for Salt Lake
to attend the silver conference. When
asked if he would make a square fight for
silver at 16 to l he said:
"Well, now, think the business to be
taken up at Salt Lake will be methods.
That is the idea. We will talk it over, for
mulate plans and hew out a clear path to
work"
The Governors evasive answer tends to
give credence to the repeated charges by
the Populist press of the State that he is
not in favor of free silver at that ratio. 1t
is furthermore taken as signal that
should the Republican Convention in 1896
fail to adopt free silver the Governor will
abide by its action.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14
To Carry Hascatian Mail.

VICTORIA, B. c., May 13.-The Ha-
waiian Government has closed contract
with the Canadian-Australia Steamship
Company which RENTS to that company
all port charges except pilotage and water.
The company will be free from port
charges, wharfage, lights, buoys, blanks at
custom houses and harbor-master's fees,
and will be allowed the use of land for the
storage of coal. The company in return
must carry the Hawaiian mail and main
tain the present schedule and freight rates
The same arrangement will be made with
the Oceanic and Pacific Mail companies.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14
MRS. MOVES LEAVES VALLEJ0.
The Missing Contractors Wife Has Sud
denlY Disappeared.

denly Disappeared.
VALLEJO, CAL, May 13.-No tidings of
Contractor Noyes, who mysteriously dis
appeared from here week ago with money
belonging to others, have been learned.
1t now turns out, after close investiga-
ton, that Mrs. Noyes has also disappeared.
There is no doubt that Noyes meant to
dupe the people of this town, as it is con-
clusively proven that he went away with
his effects packed in valise.
The disappearance of his wife adds in
terest to the story. She professed, when
interviewed, that she did not know OF her
husbands disappearance. She has taken
up her residence in San Francisco, accord
ing to reports, with her brother, who re-
sides on ShotWell street.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14
NAPA BANDIT IDENTIFIED.
"Buck" English Found by a
Sister Whom He Had Not
Seen in Many Years.
1t Is Thought the Wounded High
Wayman VIII Recover-Part Of
the Loot Found.

NAPA, CAL, May 13.-"Buck' English,
the stage robber, is getting stronger, and
the chances for his recovery are now favor
able.
District-Attorney Bell received letter
to-day from Mrs. Lou Peterson of Chico,
stating that she had brother named
"Buck" English whom she had not seen
for eighteen years, and that he had scar
on one of his legs, caused by a burn. An
examination of English's legs revealed a
large scar on the left one.
John Gardner, the wounded stage driver.
is getting along as well as could be ex-
pected, and will soon recover from his
wound.
The watch which English threw from
the stage after his capture has been re-
covered.
Commencement Week at Napa College.
.NAPA, Call, May 13.-This is COM
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DR.. Le,cis Dies at Sparto.

BAKER CITY, Or, May 13.-Dr. Guy
Lewis, well-known mining man, died at
his home in Sparta last night after brief
illness of erysipelas. DR.. Lewis was the
superintendent of Oregon exhibit at the
Worlds Fair.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14
Found a Corpse In the Barn.

NAPA. CAL, May 13-The body of an
unknown man was found by two boys in
barn on the Tallman place, near Union
Station, this county, last evening. 1t is
thought to be that of demented tramp
who passed the Tallman house about
May 1 and asked for drink of water and
complained of being i'll. He was about so
years of age and wore pair of blue
"army" trousers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14
San Diego to Fete Nattve Sons.

3 SAN DIEGO. CAL, May 14-A special
committee from the San Diego Parlor of
Native Sons met yesterday with the execu-
tive committee of the Midsummer Asso-
citation, to discuss the advisability of hold
ing celebration in San Diego on Septem-
Der 9.-Admission Day-in the form of a
fete in honor of the Native Sons of the
State
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14
Ho1LIs7EHs ANNUAL FAIR.

Citizens Raise a Large Sum to Be offered
In Purses and Premiums.
HOLLISTER,. CAL, May 13-Notwith-
standing the withdrawal of State aid the
directors of the Agricultural Association
met to-day and offered $500 for purses and
premiums at the annual fair in October.
The money was contributed by merchants
and business men. The principal race
will be for merchants purse of $1,000 a
mile running race, free for all.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14
TRAGEDY At SACRAMENTO.
Miss Lula Worth Shoots Herself Whil
Temporarily Insane.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, May 13.-Miss
Lulu Worth, daughter of Mrs. Worth,
housekeeper for ex-senator Routier, shot
herself with pistol this morning at the
Routier orchard near this city. Two ribs
were broken. The bullet was extracted
from the seventh rib
Miss Worth had been suffering from
melancholia for month past and wan
dered away yesterday morning. Search
was made for her, but she could not be
found. AT IL o'clock the report of pistol
was heard and the girl was found lying in
the yard pistol in hand. The girl COM
mitted the act in fit of insanity. She
may recover.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14
IRVING BLINN,s DENIAL.
Declares He Had No Intention of Marry
ing an Actress.

dnO an Actress.
LOS ANGELES, Call, May 13.-The
reports telegraphed from here of
the engagement of Irving L..
Blinn, son of the. millionaire
lumberman of this city, to Miss Genevieve
Nannery, an actress in the Bailey Theatri-
cal Company which lately played an en-
gagement here, are the yeriest nonsence.
Irving Blinn, when spoken to to-day on
the subject, burst out laughing. He de-
MED that there was even the faintest
shadow of peg on which to hang SO un-
founded a report.
He admitted having met the young
actress, but declared he had not the slight
est intention of marrying her. Blinn says
Manager Daley started the report for ad-
vertising purposes
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14

mencement week at Napa College. Yes
terday Rev. w. R. Goodwin, DID,, of San
Francisco delivered the baccalaureate SER
mon, and Rev. E. G. Darmete gave the
annual educational address. During every
day and evening there will be various ex-
ercises connected with the closing of the
college year, and on Thursday will occur
the graduating exercises and conferring of
daureaS
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14
Fire at San Juan.

SAN JUAN, CAL, May 13.-The Able
warehouse was totally destroyed by fire
Saturday night. The adjoining building,
which was the old Sebastopol Hotel, was
also consumed. No insurance; loss $4,000.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14

effect on such crops in the valley portions
of the State.
The highest temperature was SO deg.
in the San joaquin Valley and about the
same in the Sacramento Valley, and from
"a to So deg. in Southern California, the
hot wave of the week being therefore not a
local one
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14
Deoth of n HeaIdsbmro Ptoneer.

HEALDSBURG, CAL, May 13.-John
Henry Butler, retired business man and
one of Healdsburg's pioneers, died at his
home in this city to-day, aged 6S years.
Mr.. Butler had resided here since 1854.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14
DEsERrEB By HER PARENTS.
Romantic Story of Tie life of Pretty
Gitroy Girl. :

SAN JOSE, CAL, May 13.-John M.
Powell and wife of Gilroy appeared before
Judge Reynolds to-day and asked permis-
sion to adopt Viola May Powell, pretty
child 14.months old. They said the child
had been deserted by its parents at Gilroy
when only 8 days old, and they had since
cared for it. They had never known its
parents, but as they had formed an al
tachment for the child they wanted an
order making the adoption legal. The
parents, they said, had left the child with
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14
DEA4H OF SISTER AIDEG ONDE e
RcFaIusis Ends the Life of one of the
- Missionaries of 1916.

mtSStOHuTteS u Ao3V'
! SAN JOSE, CAL, May 13.-Sister Aide
gonde died at the Convent of Notre Dame,
in this city, at 5:45 o'clock this morning.
She was so years of age.
:. Sister Aldegonde was born August 81,
1916, at Rogenee, Canton de Walcourt, Bel
GUM; and entered the Convent of Notre
Dame, Namur. in 1910. She was one Of a
band OF missionaries that came to the Pa
ci6e. Coast in 1876 and located at San Jose
In 1852 On Saturday evening she was
stricken with apoplexy, death resulting.
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nurse in Gilroy in March, 1894, and nc
one knows who they were or whittier they
went
The Judge complied with their request
and issued an order making them the
legal parents of the child.
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C0MDicnceWent Week at Ndpa College.
.NAPA. CAL, May 15.-This is COM
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Ns,o Hospital for zulare County.

VISALIA, CAL, May 13.-The Board of
Supervisors awarded the contract for the
new county hospital to Frank Sharples of
Hanford. 1t will be two-story brick
building and is to be completed in four
months at cost of $5575.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14
Ralph Thompson Inprortno.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, May 13.-Ralph
Thompson, who was thrown from bicycle
yesterday, is pronounced out of danger and
will be able to be out this week.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14
Death Mt Hi,aE;o.

VISALIA. CAL, May 13.-Mrs. M. w.
Smith, mother of Mrs. Harry Levinson,
died suddenly this afternoon of apoplexy
of the heart.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-14
KILLED NEAR sUsANHI1LE.
Herman GuSzie Murdered by Indians
Hho Claimed His Land.

SUSANVILLE, CAL, May 13-Herman
Guzzie was found dead in his cabin near
here to-day. He had been dead about ten
days. There were three bullet wounds in
his head from a Winchester. 1t is sup
posed he was killed by Indians, who
claimed the land he lived on. Guzzie was
80 years old and a native of Switzerland.
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For Adafttona, Pacific oOa.. Ns,e. see Second pua.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05

Blakely street is receiving a new coat
of paint.
Miss Campbell, of Honesdale, is a
visitor at the home of M. ]. Swift, on
Quincy avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Webber and Mrs
Washington Spangenburg are spending
this week in New York city.
The house of Mr.. SAKE, on Trip ave-
nue., is being beautified by the addition
of a porch on the front and side.
The new jewelry store of Oscar Yost
will be occupied some time next week
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Dersheimer
and Ralph Letchworth are spending a
few days with relatives in Georgetown
Wayne county.
The social of the Ladies' Aid society
of the Methodist church at j. w. Pin
nelrs, on West Drinker street, tonight
will be delightful place to spend an
evening.
The prayer meeting at the Presbyter-
ian church tonight viii be in charge of
the Woman's Missionary society, who
have prepared an entertaining pro-
gramme on the subject of Missions
to which all are invited.
An interesting programme on mission
work has been prepared by the Ladies
Missionary society of the Dunmore
Presbyterian church to be given this
evening. The principal subject will be
"The Mormons" All persons are cor
daily invited to the service.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
MINOOkA.

Miss Bridget Thornton, Of Hastings,
N. Y, a former resident of this place,
Is visiting Minooka friends.
The Lackawanna township school
board meets tonight.
The Young American Drum corps Is
making extensive preparations for n
picnic at Weber's park. Taylor, July 90.
Willie, son of John p. Gallagher. who
was trampled upon Sunday by horse.
Is slowly recovering.
Misses Annie and Mary Barrett, of
Wyoming, visited Minooka friends yes
terday.
Arrangements were made last eve-
ming at Gibbons hotel for foot race,
to take place at the Driving park July
3. between Michael Mangan, of Mi
nooka, and Joseph McDonough for a
purse of $50 side.
John 70. Gallagher, Francis Mullen
and William Kivlin circulated among
Wilkes-B Barre friends yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
RAILROAD NOTES.

The Valley Terminal Railway COM
pany will soon be in the market for
twenty locomotives.
The employees of the Delaware, Lack
awanna and Western machine shops
will re raid this morning.
Miss Stella Meridith, of the Della
ware, Lackawanna and Western lunch
room, left yesterday for Winchester,
Va.
Miss Maggie Lukens, of Oxford. N.
j., Is visiting her brother. Special OFF,
Ger Lukens, at his home, on Rock
street.
The government of Chilli has placed
an order for four locomotives with the
Rogers Locomotive works of Paterson,
N. j.
lhe special summer train between
Scranton and Lake. Ariel on the Erie
and Wyoming will be put on the road
on Monday next.
Messrs. Carr and Warning, of the
Buffalo division, Delaware, Lackawan-
ma and Western railroad, were visitors
In the city yesterday.
Engineer Jack Brownson, of Engine
No. 20, Erie and Wyoming Valley, is
nursing a wound over the eye. He
states 1t was caused by a lump of coal
rolling from the tank.
The boys are entertained noon hours
In Yardmaster Warren Fay's office at
No. by Engineer Snyders. of Engine
No. SO, Erie and Wyoming Valley, with
interesting war stories
t. G. Carson, formerly In charge OF
the Denver Office Of the Carnegie
Steel company, has been appointed
special railroad agent of the company
with headquarters ut Pittsburg.
The Pennsylvania railroad Is building
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
THAT FENDER OF CASEY'S.
1t Will Not Dc Given n Trial Uutil
Next Week.

Invitations were received by many
yesterday to be present at the trial
of a fender on one of the Traction COM
pany's cars, which was to take place at
o'clock in the afternoon at the Linden
street car barn. The fender Is an in
vention by Patrick J. Casey, of Lu-
zerne street. The model was built by
Blacksmith Mackereth, of the West
Side, but it did not arrive at the car
barn until 3 o'clock, and, therefore,
no trial was made.
1t will be necessary to equip a car
with certain hooks and irons to hang
the fender on, and will require almost
a day to get it properly attached to
the car. 1t Is overlaid with an un-
holstered cushion and appears to be a
very practicable arrangement for pre-
venting trolley accidents.
Master Mechanic Frank Wampler
will leave for Philadelphia this after
noon and will not return until the end
OF the week. He stated yesterday that
no trial of the Casey fender will be
made until next Monday or Tuesday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05

at Its Altoona shops several cars of
$4,000 pounds capacity. They are to be
used In hauling coal and other sub
stances of high specific gravity.
A number of the officials and the
yardmaster of the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western, were called to the
coal office yesterday to inspect a new
suit OF clothes to be worn by John
McAloon.
The repair shops of the Georgia
Car Company at Atlanta, Ga, have
been leased to the Southern Iron Car
line. and the entire plant will be devot-
ed to the work of repairing the 5000
cars which belong to the latter COM
pany.
James U. Jackson, president OF the
Augusta Southern railroad, will be in
the market for four locomotives, six
passenger, two combination and about
thirty box cars This equipment is
needed as n result of the recent change
of gauge of that line.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
PERSONAL.

J. NJ. Ash. of Pittston, was here yester-
day.
j. F. Morrow, of Wilkes-B Barre, was in
the city yesterday.
DR.. and Mrs. George F. Hand, of Bing-
hamton, are at the Westminster.
County Detective Leyshon returned yes
terday from visit to New York.
Thomas Watkins left yesterday for New
York and will sail today for Europe.
Mrs. A. +. Law. of jefferson avenue. re-
turned last evening from visit to Pitts
ton.
Mrs. Henry Chappel of Market street,
left yesterday for a brief visit with friends
in Wales.
Miss Stella Meredith, of Meridian street,
left yesterday for an extended visit with
friends in Virginia.
Miss Cordelia Freeman of Newark. n.
j., is spending the week in Scranton with
her friend Miss Allen.
d. NJ. Davies and daughter, Louise. of
North Main avenue, will sail today on
the Teutonic for Europe.
Silas Leach, of Elizabeth, n. j., a for
mer Scrantonian, is spending few days
in the city visiting old friends
Miss Lizzie Koch. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Koch, of Capouse avenue, re-
turned home Saturday afternoon after
spending year in Europe.
Fred Smith, Thomas Davies and Charles
Leber. of the West Side, left at 5 o'clock
for Allentown, where they will attend the
Sons of Veterans convention.
Selden Munger of Montrose, has Joined
the staff of the Times. Mr.. Munger Is a
graceful writer and an affable gentleman
and will no doubt prove a valuable addi-
ton to the forces of the Times.
Assistant Secretary Wiley, of the Young
Mems Christian association, returned to
the city yesterday much refreshed after
a weeks vacation spent in journeying
through New Jersey and New York on his
wheel.
i. Rev. and Mrs. A. L. Urban. of Dunmore,
leave today to attend the commencement
exercises at Princeton college to witness
the graduation of their eldest son. Will
bur, who has won a scholarship emitting
him to two years study abroad.
Richard A. Burke returned last evening
from Philadelphia, where he had been for
a year past as a student in the law de-
partment of the University of Pennsyl-
yania. He has completed the scholarship
which he won in a competitive examina-
ton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
REGRET HER DEPARTURE.
Testimonial Meeting in Honor Of Mrs
Margaret Roberts.

Testimonial Meeting in Honor OF Mrs.
Margaret Roberts.
A union meeting of the central city,
Green Ridge, and West Side branches
of the Womans Christian Temperance
union was held yesterday afternoon in
the formers apartment, on Spruce
street. The purpose of the affair was
u complimentary meeting to Mrs. Mar
garet Roberts, of the West Side, who
is about to leave this city for a per-
manent residence abroad.
Mrs. Roberts and her invalid hus-
band will first go to Wales for few
years residence in that country in an
endeavor to recuperate Mr.. Roberts
health. Mrs. c. d. Simpson presided
at yesterdays meeting, and in speech
told of Mrs. Roberts many good quail
ties, dwelling upon the regret with
which her departure is accompanied.
Other ladies spoke in the same manner
and in response, Mrs. Roberts men,
toned the tender relations which were
about to be cut asunder, telling of her
sorrow in leaving the circles of the
Woman's Christian Temperance union.
Singing closed the meeting.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
DUNMORE DOINGS.

Excursion of the Epworth league tc
Farview on June IA.
Floyd Young. of Easton, was a Dun
more visitor yesterday.
Robert Hicks is enjoying the refresh
ing country breezes of Wayne county.
Mrs. T. p. Letchworth and son are
visiting relatives and friends in Forest
City.
J. Mohring, the pretzel baker. Is erect
ing a new barn on his Ash street prop.
erty.
Henry Bloes, of Fourth street, Is con-
fined to the house with sprained
ankle.
r. p. Letchworth has made two very
neat crosses. which he will use on his
hearses.
The annual excursion of the Presby-
terlan church goes to Lake Ariel on
June 26
Martin Carrolrs house on South