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Freely Admits His Identity.

George Fraker, of Topeka, Kan, who
was supposed to have been drowned in
the Missouri River tMo years ago, was
captured in the woods near Tower, MINI.
Fraker's life was insured for $56, 900, and
the heirs brought suit in the Kansas
courts to recover. The case went to the
Supreme Court, and was one of the most
famous insurance cases of the country.
The insurance companies were defeated
in the final decision, which was recorded
last month. 1t was always maintained
by the companies that Fraker was alive,
but his whereabouts were unknown. Re-
Gently 1t became known in some way that
he was near Tower, where he was known
under the alias of Schnell. Attorney
Robert Z. Harris and Deputy Sheriff
Wilkinson, of Topeka, went there and or
ganized n party to search for him. Fraker
was found In the woods and his capture
was effected by strategy. He was taken
to Topeka at once. Fraker went without
requisitioD. He has been living near
Tower for six months. He admitted his
identity and said he did not leave home
on purpose to defraud the companies, but
that while he was near the Missouri
River he fell In. He swan across the
river and got on land. The next day he
read in the papers that he had been
drowned and concluded to carry out the
deception and allow his heirs to collect the
In an m once
Crawford avalanche., 1895-09-12
A FriuhtfuI Fall.

Professor Frisbie, balloonist, had a
narrow escape from death at the Midland
Central fair at Kingston, Ont When
two or three hundred feet in the air he
dropped with his parachute, but it would
not open, and he fell to the ground with
terrible force. He will live.
Crawford avalanche., 1895-09-12
PupiIists Released on a Writ.

were arrested at Dallas, Texas, Chief
Justice J. M. Hurt, of the Court Of Ap-
peals, has granted writ Of habeas
corpus. These cases will determine the
validity of the law licensing prize fighting
In Texas.
Crawford avalanche., 1895-09-12

the navigator to see the compass at
night. Straps over the shoulder pre-
vent the operator from being washed
off the buoy. Indeed, the whole device
seems admirably suited to its purpose
as life-saver, the only thing neces-
sary being the self-possession of the
man who operates IL.
Crawford avalanche., 1895-09-12

The Cleveland Ship Building Company
took contract to construct for the
Zenith Transit Company, of Duluth, q
steel steamer which will be larger than
any boat ever launched on the lakes. II
will cost $3.50, 600, and 10 to be finished
vext June
Crawford avalanche., 1895-09-12
Carnival of Murder.

Atrocities by Spaniards, Jas revolving as
those committed by the japanese at Port
Arthur, have just been reported TO the
Cuban revolutionary party in New. York.
Enrique .Trujillo, editor Of Ell Porvenit,
peceived q letter Thursday from Juan
Crawford avalanche., 1895-09-12
Car Closely Guarded.

In consequence of the activity of the
nihilists II has been found necessary to
guard the Cars every step as completely
as the movements of his father, Alexan-
dor III
Crawford avalanche., 1895-09-12
Raid on a Tough Town.

The town of Lemont, on the Chicago
drainage canal, said to be the toughest
place in America, was raided by the Civic
Federation of that place Friday after
noon, and Mayor Mccarthy and twenty
nine others arrested. Lemont has been
the scene of at least dozen murders re-
Gently; the vilest of places have been con-
Quoted openly, and gambling was one of
the principal industries. To this carnival
of crime the officials of the place have
been singularly Indifferent, and they are
charged with, connivance at its continu-
ance. 1t is alleged they have accepted
money, paid to purchase non-interference.
Crawford avalanche., 1895-09-12
Earthauake in the West.

"A slight shock of earthquake was felt
in Helena, Mont. People rushed from
hotels and buildings and much excite
ment was caused.
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A PROPELLER LIFE-BUOY.
The Unique Device that Frenchma
Recently Invented.

ReCentIy invented.
The device here illustrated is certain
ly ingenious, and there seems to be
no reason why it should not accom-
plish the object for which it is intend
ed. The seat Of the machine is an in
fiatable rubber bag, which also serves
as buoy. and at the rear Is fitted q
propeller, which Is operated by means
of a hand crank and pedals.
There is provision also for a sail, a
compass and lamp, the lamp enabling
Crawford avalanche., 1895-09-12
Britisher Is Beaten.

The American yacht Defender won the
first of the cup contests, Saturday, from
the British boat Valkyrie, by margin of
nearly nine minutes.
Crawford avalanche., 1895-09-12
Advance ON Sugar.

All grades of refined sugar have been
advanced 1-16 cent per pound, except As
and SIS, which are h cent higher.
Crawford avalanche., 1895-09-12
IivcIy Rlazr ir Rochester

At Rochester, N. u, the wholesale
clothing store of She'll, Rosenbaum e.
Steefel was burned. Tho total loss is es-
timated at $1,000.
Crawford avalanche., 1895-09-12
Forty-two kille,

Forty-two miners are believed TO have
perished by suffocatioR from smoke and
gas In a burning copper mine at Calumet,
Mich
Crawford avalanche., 1895-09-12
An Awful Blast.

Hans Bjornstern, Edward Latshaw
and wife, and their two sons were killed.
and three terribly injured, by dynamite
at Specht's Ferry, near Dubuque, Iowa.
Tuesday. The elder Latshaw boy was
shooting at mark, and accidentally
struck stock Of dynamite which his
father used in stone quarry.
Crawford avalanche., 1895-09-12
PUBLIC DEBT INCREASED.

Government Owes $2,s15,41S More
than Last Month.
The public debt statement issued by
the Treasury Department shows the pub
lie debt on the last day of August, less
cash in the treasury, to have been $042,-
924, 1913, an increase for the month Of ST.
S15,41S. Following is a recapitulation
of the debt:
Interest bearing debt. -. STAT, 7,360, $40
Debt on which interest has
ceased since maturity. :. 1,695, $40
Debt bearing no interest. 377,906, ,99S
Crawford avalanche., 1895-09-12

The man who lends hand too often
frequently finds himself without leg
to stand on.
Crawford avalanche., 1895-09-12
CHINESE COMING TO ATLANTA.
Party of 100 Arrive ut Vancouver
Steps TO Keep Out Illegal Entries.

The Treasury Department received a
telegram announcing the arrival at Van
couver, B. c., of $50 Chinese destined
for the Atlanta exposition. 1t is supposed
these Chinese will enter the United States
at Ogdensburg, N. Y, and the Collector
there has been instructed to be on his
guard against illegal entries, as the de-
partment has received information that
an effort would be made to effect the entry
Of several Chinese not legally entitled to-
come into the United States.
Crawford avalanche., 1895-09-12

Whoever saves his money has the
true solution Of the financial problem.
Crawford avalanche., 1895-09-12
THE BALL PLAYERS.

Standing Of the Clubs I'm Their Race
for the Pennant.
The following is the standing 6 Sthe
clubs in the National League: ~ \,
Crawford avalanche., 1895-09-12
WOMAN PREVENTS A MURDER
Holds Party of Tramps at Bay I'm
til the Police Arrive.

Holds a Party of Tramps at Bay Un-
til the Police Arrive.
Miss Jennie Cranston, one of the nurses
at the Fargo, N. D., hospital, proved her
self heroine by aweing party of tramps
and preventing them from killing one of
their number. Miss Cranston was on her
way to the hospital from the city, when
she came up to the party. John Duffy
was lying on the ground and five tramps
were kicking him j., the bead, while an,
other had Just got a club and was pre-
pairing to break the mans head. Miss
Cranston drew revolver and command
ed the tramps to desist. Then she held
the party at bay until some one came
along, when the police were summoned
and the party taken to the station.
Crawford avalanche., 1895-09-12
ENTOMBED in ANIME,
FoRTy-Two CALUMET MINERS
PERISH.

Smoke and Gss the Deadly Agents-
Big Copper Shaft the Scene Of the
Horror-rwo Hundred We're In the
Crawford avalanche., 1895-09-12
.SS2e.p6O.8A3

Total ............... $3.50, 06O, ,3A3
Against the above total there are de-
mand liabilities amounting to $642, ,021,-
$780, leaving a cash balance Of $184, ,039,-
156. The decrease in the cash for the
month was $3,110,374.
Crawford avalanche., 1895-09-12
Belong to Illinois.

The acting secretary of the interior has
rendered three important decisions re-
garding the ownership of immensely vaiu-
able accretion lands lying north of the
Chicago River in the city of Chicago.
The gist of the decision is that the land
does not belong to the United States Gov
ernment, but probably does belong to the
State of illinois,
Crawford avalanche., 1895-09-12

Very Little Excrtion Necessary 3
Operate 1t.

The amount of labor required to
manipulate a copying press is very
slight, but an English inventor has
designed one Of them by which tho
labor is considerably lessened. This IL
a hydraulic copying press arranged
Crawford avalanche., 1895-09-12
A Ballad of May.

"A ballad OF May
You must wake and call me early:
Call me early, Bridget, do.
For to-morrow's such busy day
/ fear Wen ne'er get through
With the scrubbing and the cleaning.
And the securing up, you know,
If il wasn't for our tried old friend,
Morgan's SAPOLIO.
"Needles and pins, needles and pins,
When a man marries his trouble begins"
But all of us know that 1t would not be %
Ii he would provide her with S-A-P-O-
LILO.
Crawford avalanche., 1895-09-12

WESTERN LEAGUE. t'i'=sh
The following is the standing Of the
clubs in the Western League: -..,s.y5:4---
Crawford avalanche., 1895-09-12
.S1,128,963,47S
Total

Total ...............$ 81, ,128, ,963, ,47S
There are also certificates and treasury
notes outstanding, offset by an equal
amount of cash in the treasury, amount
ing to $500, 1884, ,693.
The cash in the treasury is classified as
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-08
IN MEMORY OF THE DEAD.
Interesting Memorial Services by the
Members of George n. Thomas
Post, G. A. r.

Golden Gate Hall was decorated with
flags and flowers last night, the occasion
being the memorial services held by
George H. Thomas Post, Grand Army of
the Republic. The hall was filled with
members of the post and of other posts
and large number of ladies were also
present.
The service was commenced with a chant
by Frank Coffin, George Rice, Daniel
Wade and Charles Parent Jr., comprising
the Plymouth Quartet. During the
evening the quartet sang columbia, the
Gem of the Ocean, " "Tenting on the Old
Camp Ground" the "BattIe Hymn of the
Republic" and America
Commander T. K. Stateler briefly an
nounced the purpose of the assembly, and,
after prayer by the Rev. w. r. Goodwin,
Miss Daisy Gilmore recited 1.-THE Final Re
view of the Union Army"
Past Post Commander Charles A. Sum-
ner delivered the memorial on Rev. B. f.
'Crary, Rev. A. L. Rankin, ]. B. Cox, A. L.
Rockwell, J. E. Hughes, A. M. K. Storrie,
Ewald Prinz. Uriah Wallace and John
Werner, and reviewed the military career
and civil life of each.
The address of the evening was by
Colonel James G. c. Lee, U. S. A. It was
a most patriotic effort, the principle OF
which was that the children of the CO ming
generation should be taught patriotism
reverence for the stars and stripes and love
for that country which so many of the
Union army died to maintain.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-08

st. Andrews Society," of which Smith
was a member, was wired to know what
disposition should be made of the body, as
there was no st. Andrews Society in Raw
Inns and the deceased had no funds.
The telegram also stated that the Gale
DOMAIN Society of Rawlins refused to take
charge OF the body unless the expenses of
burial were guaranteed.
The authorities at Rawlins were notified
to send the body to Oakland at the expense
OF the local society. When it arrived 1t
was found that the death certificate men
toned was written Oh Union Pacific
letter-head. The CALIFORNIAN Society of
Rawlins, which was written to regarding
the matter, answered saying that it had
not refused to take charge of the body
Mr.. Leitch has not as yet been able to get
authentic information regarding the mat
ter, but said last evening that he thought
some foul work had been. going on.
'Smith left his home and family in Scot
land about six weeks ago." Leitch said,
land started for this city, where he ex-
pected to find Alexander Thompson, whom
he had known in the old country. He was
then going north to go into business. He
had his ticket through to Oakland, and
why or how he should get off at Rawlins,
a small town in Wyoming, and get into
Jail and then commit suicide, is more than
l can understand. If this is so, how did
he get the wounds which alone would
cause death and incapacitate him from the
exertion necessary to hang himself.
"His skull is badly fractured and the cut
in the side of his neck is an awful wound.
OF course We have no definite information
regarding the manner of his death, but it
is my impression that he was either hurt
in a railroad accident which the company
is anxious to keep quiet or that he has met
with foul play in the cars and been thrown
off. The former theory is given color IN
my mind by the fact that the death certifi-
cate was written on paper on which was
stamped the official railroad heading.
"Smith was, understand, a sober in
dustrious man, and not likely to get into
trouble. 1t seems strange to me that we
should get private kilograms that he had
been killed in an accident, and also word
that he had committed suicide. 1t is all
very mysterious to me, but Coroner's
row, and we shall by that time get some
response to the messages we have sent on
for further information. Smith was 35
years old, and lett wife and two children
in Scotland"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-08
JAPANs PROMPT MEASURES.

They Are Highly Commended by the
Press of Europe.
LONDON, Eng, May IA dispatch to
the Times from Paris says that Japan has
surpassed the hope OF the friends Of peace
and even the conditions arranged by Rus
STA, France and Germany.
Like every power who knows its own
mind, Japan is prompt in her resolutions
and does not seem to desire to prolong the
controversy by the adoption of half
measures.
A st. Petersburg dispatch to the Times
says that Japan's reply to the powers, re-
nouncing definite possession of the Lao
Tung. peninsula, was received with sur
prise. Much attention is given to the
words definite possession"
If they mean the temporary occupation
of the peninsula until the indemnity shall
have been paid, Japan's answer is not
likely to end the matter. While averting
war, it will be only the beginning of dip
lomatic campaign.
In leader this morning the Times says:
We welcome Japan's decision with salts
faction as removing danger to the peace
of the far East. Had Japan allowed her
self to become implicated in a struggle
with Russia the peace of the world would
have been jeopardized.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-08
SANTA ROSA HANDICAPS.
The Allotment for the Bicycle Races
That Are to Be Run To-
Morrow.

Handicapped Smythe has announced the
following as his allotment of handieaps fol
the races to be run at Santa Rosa to-
morrow:
One mile, handicap (Sonoma County,, class
J. C. Williamson so, D. G. Hayne 50, NJ. Sim
mons 80, W. II. Lowry SO, H. D. Frazee go, J.
B. McCutehou IS, n. Alderman So, c. C. Oliver
IS, J. E. yewett IS, c. Steward 70, II. L. Martin
10, G. Goshen 70, w. NeWburg 70, w. +.
Groshong IS, G. Felix $50.
Half-mile handicap (Sonoma County,, class
Ar. w. Turner, scratch; w. H. Lowry, so
yards; H. D. Frazer, 3d. W. F. Pettis 80; J. G.
Williamson, 50; NJ. Simmons, 80; D. G. Hayne,
80; J. 3. McCutchon, 35; c. C. oliver, 40; J.
f. Jewett, 40; c: Stewart, 40; H. L. Martin,
Groshong, 45; K. Poat, 60; G. Felix, rs.
One mile handicap, class A, open event-H.
F. Terrill, B. c. W., scratch; 4. Reid, B. c W,
scratch F. LanegGuetq, b 9; W., 80 yards; +; L:
90; c. D. Bates Jr:, R. A. c., 80; H. L. Day, B. G.
W, 80; W. B. Fawcett, D. a. c., 100; W. ].
Blakely, R. A c., 100; B. E. Clark, G. G. G.,
100; W. L. Thompson, B. C. W., 120; A. NJ.
BoyGen, R. A. c., 125.
HaIf-mile handicap class A, open event
H F. Terrill, B. G. W; A. Reid, B. G. W, scratch
B. G. ", 80; ]. H: Dieckman JE., R. A. C., 80;
c. D. Bates Jr., r. A. c., 40; II. L. Day, B. C.
W, 45; W. J. Blakely, R. A. c., so; B: E.
Clark &C. c. c., SIS; W. B. Fawcett .. A. c., So !;
R. A. c., 60.
The other events on the programme are
scratch races and have already been pub
lshed, and are only open to Sonoma
County riders. No class B races will be
held.
A fve-mile road race was run by the Red
wood City Nheeimen last Sunday. The
four prize-winners were: G. Allen, time 10
min. 20 Sec. ]. Ley, 1850; G. Hansen,
15.5O o. and I HOltOO 16.06
Next Sunday the ladies' annex of the
California Cycling Club will try how fast
they can ride from San Mateo to the San
Francisquito bridge, near Menlo Park.
Over twenty young ladies have entered for
the event.
new bicycle club has been organized.
to be known as the Globe Bicycle Club,
with headquarters at 234 Minna street. The
charter roll will be open until June s. A
large membership is assured
The San Jose Road Club will have run
to Alum Rock on Sunday next, and a FIVE
mile handicap road race for a silver cup
the following Weekday 10. The club
will soon appear in new uniforms.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-08
MANDOLIN AND GUITAR.
The Neapolitan Club Concert Last Night
Listened to by Large
Audience.

Every seat in the large hall in the Young
Mems Christian Association building was
occupied last evening when vocal and in
strumental concert was given by the Nea-
politan Mandolin and Guitar Club. The
performers were as follows:
Mandolins-Miss L. r. Chase. Miss Susanna
Comfy, Miss Leah Harris, Miss Fidelia Katz,
Miss FREDDIE c. Lord, Miss Nellie M. L. Lyons,
Miss Charlotte Russell, Miss Laura Thompson,
MISS Helen Iuohy, Miss Flora Hoffman Walter,
Miss Jane Elizabeth wilkins.
Gqltars,.Miss Emma Heath Comfy, Miss E. G.
Dallam, Miss Matte Ehrman, Mrs. Allen G.
F Mesna Mi Miss Minna Hoppe, Miss Dorothy
RELAY, Miss Bertha Russ, Miss Blanche Tisdale,
Miss Florence White.
The players were assisted by Miss Kath.
crime Black, Miss Edith Russell, w. T. An
drews and the Knickerbocker Male Quartet.
The numbers given by the club were rem
dered in manner evincing careful study
and practice. These as well as the other
numbers, were very well received and
loudly applauded. Miss Theresa Sherwood
was the director, and Miss Lily Sherwood
accompanist. The following was the pro-
gramme:
Overture, "Dichter und Bauer" (Suppe), Nea-
pol1tan Mandolin and Guitar Club; soprano
Black; piano solo, 'Caprice Espagnole'' (Raff),
signor s; Martinez; contralto solo, PERSIAN
sell; guitar and mandolin duet, II
Trovatore" (VerdD, the Misses Theresa and
LILY Sherwood; quartet annie Laurie
Dudley Buck, K1ickerbocker Male Quartet;
tan Mandolin and Guitar Club; soprano solo
"orPhe1s and His Lutte" Parkerl, Miss Gather
Inc Black; piano solo, "Tarantelle' (RossinD
signor s; Martinez; contralto solo, "sunset
| (Buck( Miss Edith Russell; duet, Excelsior
(Balfe), Messrs. D. NJ. Lawrence and w. 7. An
drews; waltz, Jolly Fellows (VollstedD, Nea
| pQlitau Mandolin and Guitar Cluh
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-08
SRERTTF,s SALES.

CHERIFF'S SALEM. @. MAUNDER, PLAIN
- tiff, VS.. SPRING VALLEY WATER WORKS
EFT AL, Defendants
No is OS9-Superior Court Department l-Order
OF sale and sale and decree OF foreclosure OF lease
hold interest.
Under and by virtue of an order of sale and de-
of foreclosure OF leaSehold interest issued out
OF the Superior Court, Department No. l, Of the
City and County Of san Francisco State of Califor
MA on the 27th day of February, A. D. 1895 in the
above-entitled action, wherein NJ. c. MAUN DER,
and decree Of foreclosure against MARY MFYER'
executrix of the estate of CHARLES MEYER de-
ceased, defendant in an action wherein the said
NJ. G. MAUNDER is plaintiff and SPRING VAL
LEY WATER WORKS ct al. are defendants on
the 21st day of February 4. D. 1895, which said
Judgment and decree was on the 26th day OF Febru-
airy, A. D. 1898 recorded in Judgment book "a OF
said court at page 236 L am commanded 70 sell
that certain leasehoId interest," beretofoTe acouod
by CHARLES MEYER, deceased, of whose
estate defendant MARY MEYER is the executrfT
from the SPRING VALLEY WATER WORKS.
a corporation, and which said leasehold interest
acquired by and through a certain indenture OF
lease executed between the said SPRING VA
LEY WATER WORKS and the said CHARLES
MEY Err upon the LIST day of September, 1892, to-
gether with the extension thereof dated Nav 4th
1893 and which said leasehold interest covered
that certain property more particularly described
follows: to wit;
Commencing at the intersection of the southerly
line of Geary street with the easterly line Stock
ton street, running thence southery and along said
easterly line OF Stockton street one hundred and
thrty-seven and siX-twelfths (137 6-12) feet:
thence at right angles easterly one hundred and
thlrty-sevens and six-twelfths (137 6-12) feet;
thence at right angles nOrtherly and parallel with
Stockton street one hundred and thirtyseven and
sxtwelfhs (137 612) feet to the southerly line of
Geary street, and thence at right angles westerly
and along said southerly line of Geary street one
hundred and thirty-seven and six-twelfths (l37
SIP feet 10 the point of commencement, together
with the building thereon situate, known and
designated the ''Wigwam Theater,' all in the
city and county OF Francisco, State of Califor
mia.
Public notice is hereby given that on THURSDAY,
the 9Th day of May, A. d. 1895, at II o'clock
noon, of that day, in front of the New City Hail.
Iarkin-street wing; in the City and County of San
Francisco, will, in obedience to said order of sale
and decree OF foreclosure sell the above-descrbed
property or so much thereof may be necessary to
raise sufficient money to satisfy said Judgment,
with interests and COSTS ETC., to the highest and
best bidder, for lawful money of the United States.
RICHARD /. WHELAN, Sheriff.
San Francisco April IT, 1895.
WILLIAM II. JORDAN, $50 California street,
San Francisco, Attorney for Plaintiff