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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
THORNTON'S RASH ACT
Workman Gibbons Demand
for Money Resented by
the Contractor.
NARROWLY ESCAPED DEATH.
The Intended Victim Dodged and
Received But a Slight Flesh
Wound.

STOCKTON, CAL, Aug. 19.-R. r.
Thornton, the railroad contractor, shot at
Michael Gibbons tonight and narrowly
missed sending bullet through his brain.
Thornton has the contract for grading for
the Valley road within the city limits.
Gibbons has been employed for the past
eleven days as a laborer throwing up the
grade and to-day wanted his pay. He had
been several times to Thornton to get it,
but without success, and to-day went to
the once of the railway contractor for the
purpose of getting his money If possible.
Hugh Stanton and man named Cole
man were in the Office at the time and
were being paid off, when Gibbons came
in and took a seat. He asked for his
money from the timekeeper and was told
that he could not get it. He then said
that he had tried several times to get his
money, but without success, and was tired
of the delay. At this Thornton, who was
paying off Coleman at the time, ordered
the time clerk to put Gibbons out of the
office. The clerk had more discretion than
valor, and Gibbons continued to sit in
chair in the office. He demanded the
money due him again, and then Thornton
WENT W tllc Sdtc duu lOOh llOll ~ q AC-
volver.
Walking over to where Gibbons sat
Thornton said, on fix you, --" and
catching hold of Gibbons shoulder he
placed the pistol close to the laborer's face.
The latter threw himself backwards just
in time, as Thornton discharged the pistol,
sending bullet through Gibbons hat and
inhicting slight flesh wound in the lat
ter's face.
Thornton was placed under arrest but
gave bonds at once. He had been drink
ing and this is perhaps the cause of his
assault on Gibbons. The latter is an in
offensive man, and gave Thornton no
prevocation for the assault.
Colonel Thornton is an old army officer.
He entered as lieutenant of engineers
during the late war and came out as
colonel He was with the regular army
for some time after the war, and was once
tied to the stake by Indians and rescued
by Custer as he was about to be burned.
This experience turned his hair white and
since then he has been of highly excit-
able temper. Several times of late Thorn
ton has drawn his revolver on those who
have opposed him in matters of business,
but this is the first time he has ever fired
it at any one.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
DOES NOT WANT A DIVORCE.
EC- Mayor Md0otUan of Trenton Denies
He Has Been interviewed.

EC-MdyOT M00otCdn OF ITent0n OcnteS
He Has Been interviewed.
TRENTON, N. j., Aug. 19.-Mrs. Frank
A. Mcgowan. wife of ex-Mayor Mcgowan,
who was reported yesterday as having ad-
mitted to reporter in New York that he
went to Oklahoma recently for the pur-
pose of instituting divorce proceedings
against his wife, came to Trenton today
from Spring Lake and had long CONVEX
sation with her husband. Mr.. Mcgowan
assured her that he had not been inter-
viewed in New York and advised her to GO
back to Spring Lake, saying everything
would come out all right. Mrs. Mcgowan
was satisfied with her husbands explana-
ton and left for Spring Lake.
Mr.. Mcgowan, in conversation with a
United Press correspondent this after
noon, said that he was not interviewed in
New York yesterday, but admitted that he
acknowledged that he had been in Okla
homa. While denying the interview, Mr..
Mcgowan persistently declined to answer
direct question as to whether or not
while in Oklahoma he did or did not in
stitute divorce proceedings.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
WonderfuI Corn Crop.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Aug. ia morn
ing paper prints dispatch from Thornton
K. Prime of Dwight, ILL.,, the crop expert.
IN which he says: "In twenty-five years
experience | have never seen anything
like the prospects of the growing corn
crop of 1895. Under present conditions
you can look for harvest of over 2000,-
900, 900 bushels of corn in the United
States. This ought to be worth on the
farms of the country, on an average, 25
cents bushel, or $4,000, 900. If the Euro
pean grain crop is short, and the English
harvest is known to be SO, our exports
should be enormous, insuring balance of
trade in favor of the United States.''
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
MANY REBELS KILLED.
Reports of Battles as Sent Out by the
: Spanish.

J.. HAVANA, CUBA, Aug. 19.-Advices
: from Santa Clara are that Colonel Palanca
routed at Toma Siguaney, in the Sancti
.Spiritus district, several rebel bands I'M
der the command of Roloff and Sanchez.
Sixty rebels were killed while the Gov
eminent force lost two killed and eight
wounded. The rebels fed into the prov
ince of Puerto Principe and were pursued
by the troops. Bands of rebels under
Juarez, Sayas, Merchado and Fuste are
proceeding toward Campana, town near
the border line of the province of Santa
Clara and Puerto Principe. Colonel
Oliver reports from Remedies that the
troops under his command had battle
with the rebels near Roias and that the
insurgent loss was heavy. The rebels at
tackled the Ramano plantation, but were
.repulsed by the operatives. During the
fight twelve rebels and one of the opera
tiyes were killed.
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Crops Ruined bu storn.s.

TOPEKA, KANs., Aug. 19.-Reports
from Central Kansas tonight show that an
unusually heavy rainstorm, which in some
localities was accompanied by wind and
hail, prevailed to-day. In Harvey County
hailstorm devastated the county, de-
stroying crops. Corn was stripped of its
leaves, fruit pounded from the trees and
vegetation of all kinds badly damaged
Wires are down and it is difficult to get
details. Enough is known, however, to
say that in the county named the crops
have been SO seriously injured as to leave
less than half crop.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
WILL RE1INoUIsH COMMAND.
The Duke of Cambridge to Retire From
the British Army.

the British Army.
LONDON, Eng, Aug. 19.-Lord Lands
downe, Secretary of State for War, in max
ing statement IN the House of Lords to-
day regarding the retirement of the Duke
of Cambridge, said that the latter would
relinquish command of the army on the
LIST of November instead of on the LIST of
October, as had been originally arranged.
This change, his lordship added, was made
in order to comply with the desire of the
Duke to complete autumn inspection of
the army.
On motion of Balfour, the Government
leader, the House, by vote of 271 to 81,
suspended for the remainder of the session
the rule which provides for the adjourn
ment OF the House. The Government will
also take the whole time of the House.
After rejecting several amendments to the
address in reply to the Queens speech,
Government motion to adopt closure was
carried by vote of 206 to Is. Then, by
vote of 217 to 63, the House agreed to the
address.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
BINGHAM LIES IN ASHES.

Half of the Utah Mining Camp Destroyed
by ConJlagratiom.
SALT LAKE, UTAH, Aug. 19.-Bingham
a mining camp twenty miles south of Salt
Lake, was almost wiped out by fire this
evening, the loss aggregating SOC, 600
Forty houses and business places were
destroyed and many people are homeless.
Churches and other places are being used
as temporary shelter.
The fire started in livery stable, and,
there being no effective fire department,
the flames rapidly spread until half the
town was laid in ashes. The loss is partly
covered by insurance.
The flames are now well under control.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
Lo,rered a Local Record.

SANTA BARBARA, CAL, Aug. 19.-Ole
Overra, who broke his collar-bone in the
Fourth of July bicycle races, yesterday
broke the road record between here and
Ventura, distance of thirty miles, reduc-
ing it from 2:23 to Oil. He made the run
by way of the beach over rocky track,
being forced to walk a considerable dis
lance, but reached Ventura in fresh con-
dition
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
GASOLINE At THE CASTLE.
OIL Had Been Placed There and attached
to a Fuse.

OIL Had Been Placed There and attached
to a Fuse.
CHICAGO, ILL, Aug. 19.-Acting on in
formation furnished the Fire Department
to-day by residents of the neighbood of
the Holmes building, in Englewood, Mar
shall Kenyon found a can half filled with
gasoline beneath the secret stairway on the
second floor, and he is convinced that the
fire last night was of incendiary origin.
Two men were seen to enter the building
between and P. NJ. Half an hour after
ward they came out and walked rapidly
away. 1t is believed the men placed the
oil there and attached slow fuse Police
Inspector Fitzpatrick said to-day that he
knew of no order for the release of the
Quinlans or Owens and denies that they
have left the city.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
Wreck of a Special Train.

SARANAC LAKE, N. Y, Aug. 10
Meager particulars have been received
here of the wreck OF the Adirondack
special from New York this morning near
Nehasans Park. 1t is reported that every
coach excepting the Lake Placid sleeper
left the track. Later advices state that no
one vas killed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
An Inauiru Refused.

SHANGHAI, CHINA, Aug. 19.-The Mer-
curry of this city states that the Chinese
Government has refused to allow the Brit
ish and American Consuls at Foo Chow to
make any inquiry into the massacre of
Christians at Ku-Cheng, where they and
the other members of the commission OF
inquiry arrived few days ago.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
Hid for the .Armentans.

BOSTON, MASS, Aug. 19.-The Ameri-
can Board OF Foreign Missions has re-
ceived from some of its representatives in
the Sassoun region of Eastern Turkey an
account of the distribution of aid sent from
Englacd and America to the poor survivors
of the terrible massacre. The scenes in
the suffering districts are reported to be
pitiful in the extreme. More money is
needed at once,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20

in port since Thursday, will sail tomorrow
for its customary anchorage in Sausalito.
Mr.. Coleman and party started on to-
nights steamer, to avoid the rough north
ern passage-rough on sailing vessel at
this season beating up against head winds.
Mr.. Coleman and friends have made a
fourteen months cruise along the south
ern coast, stopping at all points of interest.
All declare they have had a delightful
time, and will repeat the cruise at an
early day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
BURKE-CAkHART NUPTIALS.
A Brilliant Wedding IN Trinity Epis
copaI Church.

A Brilliant Wedding IN Trinity Epis-
copaI church.
SANTA BARBARA, CAL, Aug. 49,
David H. Burke of Los Angeles and Miss
Marie Louise de Castera Carhart, who
with her mother, a wealthy resident of
Burbank, has been spending the summer
at Santa Barbara, were married in Trim
ity Episcopal Church to-day. The cere-
mony was followed by banquet at the
Arlington, where sixteen covers were laid.
The dining room was decorated with
potted plants, m arguerites, palms and
climbing asparagus. Music was furnished
by the Arlington quartet.
The guests at the dinner were: Mrs.
D. s. Burke of Los Angeles, mother of the
groom; Miss Sabina Burke. sister; De
Paul Burke, brother; Mrs. M. L. Car
hart, mother of the bride; Miss Helen Car
hart, the brides sister, Thomas +. Car
hart, Ralph and Warren Carhart, brothers
of the bride; Rev. w. III. Ramsay and
Mrs. Bicknell.
The bridal party start for the north to-
night by steamer.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
MANY PERSONS WOUNDED.
Local Police Unable to Stop the Riotia.
at WuJhei,t,

at Wulheint.
BERLIN, GERMANY, Aug. 19.-The COM
petition between two steamship companies
caused tumult in Mulheim yesterday,
and the trouble continued to-day, The
local police were unable to suppress the
disorder, and they were REINFORCED by
police from Cologne. The com bined forces
of police attempted to disperse the mob
that had gathered, but were met by show
ers OF stones, bottles and fragments of iron
and revolver shots. Many persons were
wounded, including the ce-Burgomaster,
a police commissary and twenty -one
policemen. Among the wounded is a boy
who is dying in a hospital. The police
fired into the mob, but the effect was not
reported. A large number of the rioters
were arrested. The police have, however,
not yet succeeded in restoring order, and 1t
will probably be necessary to use troops to
do So
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
WALsH'S LONG Walk.

Started on Hts Return Trip Across the
Continent.
DEDHA M, MASS, Aug. 19.-J ohm W alsh,
the San Francisco molder who has just
walked across the continent in ninety
three days and won bet of $500, and who
started on his return trip from Boston at
2 O'Clock this afternoon, arrived in Ded-
ham at 5 80. He spent half hour in the
local newspaper offices and the boys made
up purse for him. From Dedham he
goes to Providence, R. l., then to New
York City, where he expects to report
Wednesday night or Thursday morning.
He expects to beat his time limit of 100
days by ten.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20

the crippled veterans who were seated on
then ordered the troops to form in squads,
and, as this command had been obeyed
his Majesty addressed the soldiers. Vol
Ieys of cheers from the assembled veterans
and thousands of spectators followed the
Emperor as he left the field.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
Progress of the Coast Road.

SANTA BARBARA, CAL, Aug. 49,
Latest advices from the northern part of
the county announce the completion of
the grading for the coast road to within
nine miles of Lompoo Landing. The con-
tractors have finally found stone which
they believe suitable for building piers for
q bridge at the mouth of the Santa Ynez
River This stone is on the Purisima
ranch, and is of excellent quality.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
-- ---r-.
GERMAN WAR FETES.
4 Celebration on the Historic Field. of
G1nreL0ffe.

BERLIN, GERMANY, Aug. 19.-Fifteen
thousand German veterans of the Franco
Prussian war celebrated the anniversary of
the battle of Grayelotte, which was fought
on August Is, 1870, by parade on the
Templehoff field to-day.
:. The ceremonies attending the celebra-
ton were begun at noon with religious
services. The choral "Nun Danket Allie
Colt" was sung, and addresses were
made by DR.. Wolfng, an Evangelical
military pastor, and DR.. Vollmar, a
Catholic eccIesiastic. After benedictions
had been pronounced by the two clergy
men, Emperor William rode along the
lines OF troops, stopping occasionally to
speak to old soldiers, who bore visible
traces OF wounds received in battle, and to
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
I,den,nitu Fron. Morocco.

BERLIN, GERMANY, Aug. 19.-The war
ship Hagen has arrived at Wiihelmshaven
from Tangier, having on board the $50, 600
indemnity which Germany, at the can
mons mouth, compelled Morocco to pay
for the murder by natives of German
named Rockstroh.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
Dro,cned in a Collision.

LONDON, ENG, Aug. ia dispatch
from Hamburg says that the steamer Con-
cordia ran down the motor-b boat Beekman
last evening, near Falkenthal, on the Elbe
River. Seventeen persons were drowned.
OF eight members of one family named
Laski, who were on board the motor-boat,
only Frau Laski was saved.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
SHOT By 4 BRoTHER-IN-LAW
A Probably Fatal Affray Ended Fam.
lily QmrreI.

GALVESTON, Tex, Aug. 10. H. H.
Underwood, professor of mathematics in
the Ball High School, was shot in the
breast this afternoon by his brother-in-law,
Everett Smith, during family quarrel
Smiths wife had left him and gone to
her brothers to live. To-day Smith went
after her to induce her to return to him,
but was unsuccessful. He drew a knife
and attempted to cut her, but Professor
Underwood prevented him. Smith then
pulled his pistol and shot Underwood.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
7rouoIe Orer Comffscated Hhisbu.

WICHITA, KANs., Aug. Wichita's
chief of Police, Park Massey, is to be tried
for contempt of court for refusing to honor
a replevin for confiscated LIQUOR. There is
also trouble between Deputy Internal Rev
enue Collector w. E. Huffman and Sheriff
Boyce over the possession of confiscated
whisky.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
CoLoRED KNIGHTS OF PrrHI As
The Old Legal Fight Yet in the Supreme
Lod0e.

The Otd Legal Right Yet TN the SupTeme
Lodge.
CHICAGO, ILL, Aug. 19.-Matters looked
rather mixed to the members of the Su-
preme Lodge of Colored Knights of Pythias
of the World, when they assembled here
to-day. Attorney Mack, on behalf of ex-
Supreme Chancellor Williams of Louisiana,
secured an order for a receiver for the Su-
preme Lodge, and there was little business
done to-day. Late in the afternoon SUI
preme Chancellor Mitchell appeared with
Attorney Mack before a Master in Chan
Gerry, and the motion for receiver was
denied. The lodge then proceeded with
the regular work. A public reception was
given tonight. The legal fight is an old
one which was begun in Cincinnati four
years ago, when ex-Chancellor Williams,
who was accused of dishonesty, dissolved
the Supreme Lodge and attempted to found
a new order.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
soNoMA AND MARIN FAIR.
Fancy Stool: Arriring for the Petalmnsa
Exhibition.

Fdncy St0ck ATTfcfnO for the PetdtIns0
Exhibition.
PETALUMA, CAL, Aug. 19.-The gates
of the Sonomo and Marin Agricultural So
ciety will be opened tomorrow for the an
nual exhibition. The pavilion space is
filling up rapidly, and the entry clerks in
the stock department will be obliged to
work late and early to catch up with them.
Pure-bred short horns, Holsteins, Jerseys
and Red Polls are constantly arriving.
Sheep, swine and poultry will be well rep
resented.
There are two races on the speed pro-
gramme for tomorrow 2:24 class trot,
with Letter b, Palermo. Carrie G, Ell
Benton, Bijou and Lady entered, and a
2:25 pace, with Ruby M, Estel Wilkes,
Senator, Birdross, Babe Martin and Alec
to start.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
An Earthquake on North ISLAND.

WELLIN GTON, N. o., Aug. ia Sc
we're earthquake to-day in the Taruanga
district, on North Island, did much dam
age. At Tupo the residents were panic
stricken and fed to the fields, where they
are now camping for safety.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
STEADILY IMPROVING.
Governor Budd's Recovery From Illness
Is RdDid.

STOCKTON. Call, Aug. Ex-Governor
Budd was much better to-day than he has
been at any time during his illness. He
ate hearty meal of birds and was much
brighter than he has been since taken sick.
From this on his improvement will be
rapid. He sat up for some time and seemed
much stronger.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20

The National salute for both the army
and navy of the United States is twenty
one guns.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
The Carnival of 1896.

Ire CdTnfUdE or I0y6'
SANTA BARBARA, CAL, Aug. 49,
Flower festival directors have set April s,
8 and 10 for next springs festival.
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Smith was Immediately arrested and
placed in jail. Professor Underwood will
probably recover.
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Return of the White Wings.
SANTA BARBARA, CAL, Aug. 49,
The yacht White Wings, which has been
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20

Eyebrows gently arched signify the mod
esty of maiden; horizontally and in
straight line they show vigorous char
acter; when horizontal for a part of their
length and short, strength of mind is
united with frankness and goodness.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-20
A SMOOTH SWINDLER.
Merchants Are Victimized by a Young
Man Who Writes and
Talks Well.

Some months ago young man obtained
money from insurance men by represent
ing himself as relative or friend of some
prominent officer at the head office of the
company. He would first write them a
letter introducing himself, which was fol-
lowed by call i'll person.
Either he has commenced his swindling
scheme again or some one else is trying on
the same game, but this time merchants
are the victims.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-09-17
AssauLrtp ~, WHALES.
na,us of . steam ras wuh IN. Men

stefN.
There is not a retired whalcf on
this beach who can beat the follow
ing from the Philadelphia Pyen.
Captain Mitchell of the steamer
tug Thomas J Smith, which ar
rived here from sea. having in tow
the bone laden Italian bark Oreb,
from Buenos Ayres. which she
picked up to the southwark OF
Fenwick's island. reports having
been attacked by a tremendous
school of whales while cruising
forty miles southeast Of Cape Hen
lopen. The whales surrounded the
tug for a period of four hours,
blowing large streams of water into
the air, which completely shut out
all view Of surroundings. Captain
Mitchell says that in thirty years
service at sea on tugs he never be-
fore saw such large whales, nor
were they ever known to congre-
gate in such numbers so close to
the land.
Ii was a serious time on board
the frail tug. and all hands were
badly scared, as these monsters
seemed infuriated, and dashed
along the sides Of the boat with
great force. Captain Mitchell ran
the engines full speed, and attempt
ed to get clear of the school, but
the huge marine animals followed
the tug, almost swamping her with
the immense volumes of water they
threw on board.
Finding that any attempt to get
away from them was futile, Cap
tain Mitchell loaded up a large
horse pistol he had on board and
began firing into them, bur the
bullets took no effect. One monster
he put six shots into, but it only
infuriated the animal still more. 1t
was about 3 O'Clock in the after
noon when the leader of the school
headed off shore, and soon the
whole number followed and dis
appeared.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-09-17

Those versed in plant and flower lore say
that the celebrated plant of Calvary was
unknown in the fora of the world prior to
the date Of the cruciflxion of Jesus. Ac.
cording to the tradition, the original plant
sprung up In the track made by Pilate
when he went to the cross for the purpose
Of placing that famous title" over the head
of him Of whom the Jews said, Say that
be called himself King of the Jews.'n The
plant, as 1t Is now known, is common
trefoil, resembling the common clover in
many particulars, especially in the pecul-
isrities Of growth.-New Orleans Times
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-09-17

Increased amount of ddaD tD0rk. Owing to
have to drive the Crusher slow, but II neces-
sary could do ID 10 20 per cent. more work
with II.
Labor Saving. We save three men at the
mills.
The trash Is perU drH and can always supply
us with plenty of steam without the use OF
eithea wood or coal.-Faithfully yours,
j. w. C0LVlLLE, Manager.