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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
WILL PLAY IN THE WEST.
Yale and Harvard Football
Teams Planning Trips to
the Coast.
Breach Between the Two Rivals
VIII Prevent Their Meeting
Each Other.

BOSTON, MASS, Oct. 6.-All hopes of the
Harvard Yale difficulty in football mat
tiers being adjusted this season have been
given up and the chances of the two col
leges meeting this fall are very small. The
result is that football has received severe
setback in the East. and the captains of
the rival elevens are now looking for other
fields to conquer.
For the last two years it has been the in
tention of both the Harvard and Yale
athletic committees to send team to the
West. In every case this intention has
come to naught, with the exception of the
few games played with the Chicago Ath-
letic Club. This year, however, such
strong representations have been made to
them that, with the prospects for a full
season here daily growing less, they will
welcome with avidity anything suggesting
sport.
For this purpose both the colleges have
Western trips in view. This has not as
yet been announced officially, but coming
from an authoritative source it may be
taken in that light.
A CALL correspondent talked with sew
eral prominent lichts in Harvard athletic
circles to-day, and they were of the opinion
that the chances of the team taking a
Western trip after the Eastern season had
been completed were very bright. The
only bar in the way was possible objec-
ton which might be raised By the faculty.
but it is doubtful if such an objection will
be raised. At New Haven a similar feel
ing prevails, and il is possible that the
Yale team will make similar trip.
1t is only of late years that the Eastern
colleges have begun to realize the claims of
the Western universities to place in the
athletic world, but once the thing is started
competition between the two sections of
the country will be of yearly occurrence.
Everybody is enthusiastic over the pros
pect of the institution of such contests,
and the feeling among Eastern collegians
and undergraduates is that IN future years
the supremacy for athletic honors will not
be confined to one section, but will include
both the East and West.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
ARTHUR MEYERS DEATH.
He Was Attacked and Killed
by a HighWayman About
Year Ago.
THOMAS LOUGHTY ARRESTED
Sheriff Douglass Thinks He Has the
Man That He Has Been
Looking For.

NEVADA CITY, CAL, Oct. 6.-Sheriff
Douglass recently returned from Oroville,
Butte County, with a prisoner named
Thomas Loughty. The Sheriff has sworn
to complaint charging Loughty with the
murder of Arthur Meyers, one of the own
ers and drivers of the Eureka Stage Com
pany of this county.
Meyers met with his death about year
ago while en- route to this city. About
three miles from town he was accosted by
hlghwayman who commanded him to
stop the horses and step down off the
stage.
The first command was Immediately
complied with, but Meyers refused to leave
his seat, giving as his reason the nervous
and spirited condition of his horses. This
refusal cost him his life. One shot from
the pistol of the robber and he dropped
lifeless in his seat. There was but one
passenger on the stage. He was poor in
valid on his way to San francisco for med
ical treatment. Before the shooting be-
gan this passenger jumped from the stage,
and hid in the woods fearing foul play.
After the murder had been committed the
robber ran TO the woods, and the sickly
passenger secured a man who drove the
stage tothis city.
For days the excitement was intense and
the woods were secured by posses bent on
capturing the murderer. But the vigil
lance of the officers and the posses availed
nothing.
Sheriff Douglass commenced a syste-
matte and intelligent investigation which
he has pursued indefat1gably for nearly a
year. He is thoroughly convinced that be
has the right man, and says he has evil
dence enough in his possession to convict
him and send him to the gallows. While
trace of the robber and the crime are very
meager, on account of the death, since the
event, of the only witness, the invalid
passenger, chain of evidence has been
woven which it will be difficult to contro-
vert.
Loughty is an ex-convict, having served
long term i'll San Quentin for felony
committed several years ago. He is re-
garded by the Sheriff as desperate char
acter, and is constantly under the sur.
veillance of the prison officials. No one is
permitted to see him and it is impossible
to ascertain from him him his whereabouts
on the day of Meyers death and his actions
since that time. He was imprisoned in
Butte County on charge of misdemeanor.
His preliminary examination has net yet
been set.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
DIR. ZONES In il,red.

NEVADA CITY, CAL, Oct. CDR. C.
W. Jones, a clever and popular young
physician OF Grass Valley, went to the
foothills week ago in quest OF game with
party of friends. Having rested during
the night, he was aroused in the morning
to make preparations for the days hunt.
He had not proceeded far when his knee
became so stiff as to prevent him from
walking.
He realized the seriousness of his condi-
dition and was carried to SmartsviIle, the
nearest village. From there he was taken
to his home, a distance of twenty miles, on
a cot attended by doctor. His injury is
an old one and has previously given him
iron bile
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
WILL VISIT INDUSTRIES.
The Feather River VIII Be
Pointed to With Great
Pride.
PRACTICAL PAPERS TO BE READ.
The Newspaper Mems League VIII
Meet To-Day for General
Discussion.

MARYSV1LLE, CAL, Oct. 6.-The Sac.
Iamento Valley Press League will meet in
this city tomorrow. Trains this evening
brought quite number of editors and
their families. Complete preparations for
entertaining the delegates have been
effected by Frank Johnson of the Appeal,
7. ]. Sherwood of the Democrat and G. A.
Morris of the Appeal. The visiting news
paper men will be conveyed in carriages to
places OF interest. They will be shown
of fifteen feet where once were fertile fields
and fine orchards.
The immense cannery will be visited,
one of the largest in the State, disbursing
in wages $4,000 a week. where the labor is
done by white people and where the
profits to the management are large and
the benefits to the community most graft
flying.
When the league meets tomorrow views
on live topics will be exchanged. The
people are deeply concerned in the trans
portation question. The fact is appre-
ciated that the Feather River being navi-
gable TO Marysville places the city in an
independent attitude. 1t may be possible
to extend navigation to Oroyille. The
editors will discuss the question and their
views will be impaired to members of
Congress.
The writers can speak better after they
have made an intelligent survey of the
valley. Citizens of Marysville point with
satisfaction 10 the indomitable pluck of the
town. And it will be their pleasure to ex-
plain system of drainage improvements
new in process, although Marysville has
paid in the past tolls as high as per cent.
Her $4,000 of per cent bonds security
rated for drainage work SOLD at par.
w. r. Ellis of the Woodland Mail, presi-
dent of the league, will read a paper to-
morrow on ''The Daily and Weekly News
paper" S. S. Boynton of the 0roville
Register will explain the objects of the
league. Other papers will be presented and
discussed. Among the early arrivals this
evening were Managing Editor Willis of
the Sacramento Record Union and City
Editor Cosgrave of the Sacramento Bee.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
EXPLOSION At OTAY DAM,
Providing Rock to Complete
en- Immense Structure at
San Diego.
Thirty Thousand Pounds OF Giant
Powder Removed 100000
Tons of Rock.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Oct. 6.-Thirty thou
sand pounds of giant powder were ex-
ploded at Otay dam to-day, on the side of
the bill just below the dam, for the pur-
pose of providing rock to complete the
structure. A shaft, 115 feet in depth, had
been sunk into the hill, the distance from
the bottom of the quarry to the shaft being
eighty-fiye feet.
At the 50 level drifts were run toward
the canyon and into the hill, in which
IA, 900 pounds of powder were placed. At
the bottom of the shaft two more drifts
were run, 1000 pounds of explosive being
placed in one drift and 1000 in the other.
All were connected With an electric bat
terry placed at safe distance on the hill
above.
1t was calculated by Engineer Russell,
in charge of the work, that 200, 900 tons OF
rock would be removed. Over 1000 visitors
witnessed the explosion, which occurred
at P. NJ. E. s. Babcock, president of the
Southern California Water Company,
which is building the dam, stood on the
fsidehiH opposite and fired pistol as a
signal to the man at the battery.
The latter stopped over, and a second
later the hill upon which the spectators
stood rose under them and sank back.
All eyes were fastened on the ragged
cliff opposite. 1t rose slightly, and seemed
to be crumbling into dust. Little streams
OF dust sprang through innumerable ifs
SUES, and great dykes of granite melted
into waving lines,
Then the watchers heard heavy growl
of imprisoned thunder, deeper bass than
oceans roar, and the whole face Of the
hill toppled in the balance and tumbled
into the canyon. The echo of the tremen-
dous noise was drowned in the sharp rat
Ting of tons of small rock falling, and this
continued ten or fifteen minutes.
A view of the canyon was obscured by q
thick mass of yellow dust hanging like a
cloud, which remained several minutes.
When it lifted, it was seen that an enor-
nous pile of rock lay IN the canyon, COM
pletely filling it and a very few large
powders were seen. The explosion shat
tered the hill back almost 100 feet behind
the shaft.
Enough rock has been provided to COM
plete the dam and the work will require
another year.
The dam is now forty-five feet in height
and will be built to 100 feet. 1t will i'm.
pound water for irrigation of several
thousand acres of choice citrus land, all
within twenty miles of the city.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
N. D. Rideout of Marysville, the
Newly Elected President Of the
California Bankers Association.
Reproduced from photograph


features of the visit in this city. The drive
was continued from the Eggers vineyard
through other large vineyards and the
colonies.
The bankers saw how the vineyards are
strewn with trays of drying grapes, and
many who had not seen the sight before
were very much surprised at the simple
manner in which raisins are manufactured.
A mum Der of the wineries were also WIS.,
tied.
At 6 O'Clock they returned to this city,
well tired out. but loud in their praises of
the days entertainment. The drive and
the sightseeing was enjoyed beyond all
expectations of the visitors. Most of them
leave for their homes on to-night's trains.
A few will remain over tomorrow to visit
friends and relatives in this city and ad-
joining towns.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07

from start to finish. James Ferro, an al
most unknown rider, with a handicap OF
time in the previous race by nine seconds.
F. Cianciarulo was second in 1920, win
ming the time prize, ]. Spinetti third.
The starters and handicaps were finished
in the order named: James Ferro, ZIP;
F. Cianciarul, 0:45; J. Spinetti, las: ZIP
Kunhardt, 0:30; V. F. Arzino, 100; 4.
Spinetti, 80: H. Perazzo, 200; P. Malo-
vos GAS and Bob Pedemonte Q:30)
dropped out of the race, and did not finish.
Seventy-five members of the Garden
City Cyclers participated in the initial run
under Captain Carey to-day to Congress
Springs, where dinner was served to the
visiting Wheelmen.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
SULTAN FAToRS CoRBErr.
Believes the Champion viii BE in Condt-
ton When He Enters the Ring.

Believes the Champion Viii BE in Condt-
ton When He Enters the Ring.
CLEVELAND, OHIO, Oct. 6.-John L.
Sullivan, the ex-champion of the pugilistic
ring, is in this city. When asked for an in
terview on the forthcoming Corbett-FItz-
simmons fight he said:
81 do not believe that they can prevent
it. Seemingly the only places in which
the fight can be held are Mexico and In
dian Territory. In my opinion, the fight
will be taken 70 one of the two places
Just named only as a last resort. Mayor
Holland of Dallas is in favor of having the
fight held in that city. The Legislature
has just framed law making it felony
TO participate in or abet prize-fghting.
There is no doubt about the fact, but it
will be easy enough to fool the Legislature
and Governor. Let them go in and have
the fight on the fats in Dallas. After it is
over have the participants arrested and
taken before the Mayor or municipal
Judges. A small fine or dismissal would
of course then be in order.
81 do not think that the militia Will in
terfere. The Governor cannot order them
out unless called upon by the Sheriff, and
the latter is, am informed, faYorably dis
posed toward the fight.
Il have not seen Corbett since June 81.
He was at that time in perfect condition.
. know some newspapers have declared
that he is not training as he should. That
is all nonsense. Jim is the most level
headed man in the business. When he
trains, it is because training is needed !;
when he does not train, it is because it is
unnecessary. AS to his opponents con-
dition, 1 cannot speak. I never saw Fitz-
simmons do anything"
Sullivan is under contract to report the
fight for New York paper, and is not al
lowed to give an opinion on the outcome
in so many words"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
VISITED THE VINEYARDS
Excellent Luncheon and Drive
Enjoyed at the Eggers
Place.
AsToNIsHED AT THE SIGHT.
The Visitors We're Loud In Their
Praises of the Royal Treat
ment.

FRESNO, CAL, Oct. 6.-Nearly all of the
bankers remained over from the adjourn
ment of the convention yesterday, and to-
day they were treated to drive through
the colonies and vineyards. The local
committee on entertainment had provided
an ample supply of carriages; and the
weather being delightful. the ride was
greatly enjoyed. The start was made from
town at 10 80 o'clock, and at noon they ar
rived at the Eggers vineyard, ten miles
east of this city, where Manager Hilmar
Stephani had an elegant lunch awaiting
the guests.
Two hours were spent here after the
luncheon. The entertainment by MIR. and
Mrs. Stephani was one of the happiest
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
VIOLATED THE GAME LAW,
San Bernardino Citizens Ar
rested on That
Charge.
Secretary Fletcher Of the State
Commission VIII Lodge Formal
Complaint.

SAN BERNARDINO. CAL, Oct. 6.-One
of the city fathers. policemen, and whole
sale liquor dealer are under arrest for vio-
lating section 626 of the general game law
which forbids the killing of grouse, etc.,
between February 15 and October Is Of
each year.
The arrest was made by Albert G.
Fletcher, secretary of the State Fish and
Game Commission, who dropped into towr
to-day without presenting any letters Of
introduction.
He followed hunting party of four, con-
sisting of M. A. Pace, a prominent mer.
chant and member of the Board of CITY
Trustees; Thomas J. Starke, chief deputy
in the City Marshals office; Thos A. Car
ter, policeman, and William Thode, whole
sale liquor merchant.
He kept safe distance from them, and
when he heard their guns in the brush
near Rialto, four miles from here, went
after them and placed them under arrest
He took one grouse from each as evidence
and allowed them to go on their own
recognizance.
Tomorrow he will lodge formal COM
plants before the District Attorney.
The Board of Supervisors of this county
declined to appoint fish and game warden
under the new law, on the ground oil
economy, and sportsmen and pot-hunters
have been reckless in violations of law in
the valleys and on the mountains. There
fore, enforcement of law had to be given
over to strangers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
STABB|NG At KINGSBURC.
Gus Coates an Innocent Victim
of Robert AnderSon'S
Anger.
The Assailant Had Meant HIS At
tack for One William Har-
riSon.

FRESNO, CAL, Oct. GA serious stab
bling ARRAY occurred at Kingsburg, twenty
miles south of here, last night, in which
Gus Coates of Selma received most prob
ably fatal injuries. Robert Anderson, who
welded the knife, is in Jail in this city,
having been captured near Selma this
morning.
The trouble occurred at public dance.
Anderson, who was somewhat under the
influence of liquor, and man named
William Harrison, who was doorkeeper,
got into a difficulty as a result of long
standing grudge. The men came to blows
and Anderson was badly worsted. The
latter then went away.
Harrison left Coates in charge of the
door while he went to wash his face, which
had suffered considerably during the
scrimmage. Shortly afterward Anderson
returned with knife to use on Harrison.
Coates happened to be standing outside
the door, and in the moonlight Anderson
mistook him for Harrison.
Anderson made a sudden Jump on
Coates and slashed him OH each shoulder
then, before Coates could make any resist
ance, iabbed the knife into his side an
inch below the heart. Anderson imme-
diately fled, but this morning he was cap
tured near Selma by Constable Spencer.
Anderson refused to talk when seen this
evening. Coates condition is very critical
This afternoon he was brought to his home
in Selma, and little hopes are entertained
for his recovery.
Coates is young man and is highly re-
spected. He has several relatives in this
county. Anderson is a worthless fellow
and the popular indignation against him
is very great in Kingsburg and Selma.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
Coroner's jury looked over the ground and

Coroner's jury looked over the ground and
gathered all the facts possible.
1t was observed that the murderer had
closed the door of the store after him
There was no evidence of struggle in the
store, either where the body lay or in the
back room.
The knife was one that had been used
by Mrs. Sandrock in the store. The stick
was too short for walking stick, and
seemed to have been cut expressly for the
purpose for which it was used. The evil
dence OF murder was too plain to be mis-
cordingly.
Mrs. Sandrock is said to have been in
sane at times and this was claimed by her
husband to be the cause of their separa-
ton: She was violent during insanity, but
she is not known to have had suicidal
tendency
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
SAYS he IS MALIGNED.
Bitter Denial of the Reports
That He Is Not in Fine
Fettle.
BIDDERS FOR THE BIG MILL
An Island in the Missouri River
the Latest Site to Be
Offered.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Oct 6.-Cham-
MON James J. Corbett arrived here this
morning. He was accompanied by Man
ager William a. Brady, Joe Corbett, Jim
McVev, Steve O'Donnell, John Donaldson,
Jim Daily and Billy Delaney. The party
reached here at an early hour and pro-
ceeded at once to- its training quarters at the
grounds of the San Antonio Jockey Club.
Corbett IS pleased with the quarters
and will begin his active training to-
morrow. He seems to be in splendid con-
dition and in appearance has much i'm
proved since his visit here last winter.
In an interview with the United Press
correspondent Corbett complained bitterly
of the erroneous reports that have been
sent out concerning his condition. He
stated that he had been maligned in every
city he had visited since leaving New
York. In speaking of the fight being
pulled off on the scheduled date Corbett
said:
1T may be that an extension of time
will be asked by the Florida Athletic Club,
and if it is I shall agree to anything
reasonable. Mr.. Brady will leave here to-
morrow night to attend the conference
with the Florida Club in Dallas Tues
day. There are several matters to be coL-
sidered at that conference, and Mr.. Brady
will give his consent to all propositions If
they will only cause the fight to be pulled
off at some place. l am ready to meet
Fitzsimmons in Mexico, Indian Territory
or anywhere that may be named"
Corbett gave performance at the Grand
Opera-house tonight and was greeted
with an overlooking house.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
FOUGHT WITH HIS TEETH.

George Stout Loses to the "OsndhG htd"
on DisgracefttI Fouls.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Oct. Oscar
Gardner, the Omaha Kid" was given a
decision over George Stout of Sioux City
after hard-fought twelve-round mill this
afternoon, because of Stouts repeated
fouling.
Gardner had tie best of it from the
start, and it looked as though Stout fouled
that the fight might be given to Gard ner
and he thus escape being knocked out.
Stout not only used his shoulder and knee,
but bit his opponent when they clinched.
Stout was badly punished about the face
and head, while Gardner had few marks to
show.
The fight was held on the river bank, a
short distance above Kansas City. There
was no interference OF any kind.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
WILL Tx oHURcH PROPERTY.
Porttdmd's Assessor Is No Respector of
Religion or Charitv.

PORTLAND, Or, Oct. $50 far as the
County Board of Equalization is con-
cerned the large amount of property be-
longing to churches and so-called CHART
able institutions, which Assessor Green
leaf has refused to exempt this year and
assessed it like any another property, will
remain on the rolls and the regular tax
will be Affected therefrom, as in the case
of land belonging to private corporations
or individuals.
This matter was definitely settled last
night, after both sides of the question had
been given thorough airing, and the
County Commissioners, sitting as Board
of Equalization, may not take it up again.
The only possible redress for church and
charitably inclined people concerned is in
the Circuit Courts, where the matter will
undoubtedly be carried by those inter-
ested rather than to submit to taxation.
which they have avoided for nearly forty
years.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
FOUND DEAD AT SANTA ROSA.
Deceased Believed to Be C. u. Cody of
SIM ErUucisco

Deceased Believed to Be c.. Il. Cody of
San Francisco.
SANTA ROSA, CAL, Oct. 6.-Great ex-
element was caused here this evening by
the discovery of body on the James Aus
tin ranch near this place. The man had
been dead so long that the features cannot
be recognized. Deceased is believed to be
G. E. Cody, young man sent here few
months ago from San Francisco by his
parents. He was seen wandering about in
a dazed condition a few weeks ago. He
was talking to himself about having his
father and mother locked up in satchel
that was strapped to him. He is thought
to have fallen down in fit, and being un-
able to get up persisted where he fell.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-07
DRUNKEN ROW At MABrSVI1LE.
Thomas Barnes Probably Fatally stabbed
by Tim Mcguire.


MARYSVILLE, CAL, Oct. GA serious
stabbing ARRAY took place here tonight in
the Sacramento Exchange saloon, in which
Thomas Barnes was perhaps fatally
stabbed by man named Tim Mcguire,
who made his escape during the excite
ment that followed.
The men had been drinking heavily dur
ing the Cay and were in an intoxicated
condition when the stabbing took
place. They had been elected from
another saloon for quarreling, but
had apparently made up and gone
into the Sacramento Exchange saloon for q
drink, when Mcguire pulled knife out OF
his pocket and stabbed Barnes in the lower
left side of the abdomen, inficting seri-
Gus and probably fatal wound.
Medical aid was hastily summoned and
the wounded man removed to the hospital,
where his wound was dressed.
The officers are in pursuit of Mcguire,
who was seen leaving town, going toward
Wheatland, and unless he is hiding in the
brush along the river he will probably soon
be taken.