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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28
HE DIED NEAR SEATTLE,
The Career of Ansel White Is
Finally Traced to the
Grave.
The Inheritance Which He Never
Received VIII Be Divided
Among His Relatives.

SEATTLE, WASH, April PA special
to the Post-Intelligencer from Port An
geles, WASH, says:
Ansel White, the man referred to in the
Post-Intelligencer's dispatch of April IS as
being heir to an estate valued at 81 900, 900,
has been traced to this county, where he
died in May, 1888, on his ranch, located
between this city and Dungeness.
It was stated in the papers it was sup
posed that one of those unknown bodies
found floating in the San Francisco Bay
was that of Ansel White, yet during the
past two years w. Pierpont White, a son
of Ansel Whites nephew, has been search
ing for the lost heir, or for conclusive evil
dences of his death.
He was traced from his home in Utica,
N. Y, to Missouri and thence to Califor-
MIA, where all trace of him was lost.
The nephew then advertised in the
papers, and, from description contained
in the Post-Intelligencer, G. T. Clapp of
Seattle recognized in Ansel White a
rancher of Dungeness, whose place was
next TO that owned by Hon. Smith Troy
He Immediately telegraphed this informa-
ton to Mr.. White at San Francisco, and that
gentleman came to Port Angeles for the
purpose OF meeting County Auditor John
w. Troy, who, for many years, was
neighbor of Ansel White.
The identity of the dead man was fully
established during the conversation be-
tween these gentlemen, for Mr.. Troy re-
called many circumstances which White
had spoken of as having occurred during
his early life as, for instance, the fact of his
been a schoolmate of Ex-Governor Seymour
of New York, and Pierpoint White was so
confident that he had at last succeeded in
tracing the missing heir to his grave that
he left at once for New York, and stated
before leaving that within two weeks two
attorneys would be sent from New York to
this city, whose mission it would be to
secure legal and conclusive data in order
that the will might be again probated and
the 100000 divided among the sixteen
heirs, who have been waiting for fifteen
years for the information now obtained.
Ansel White had lived for twenty years
on his farm east of this city, and at the
time of his death he was 76 years of age.
He was a single man, living alone, and
was exceedingly eccentric, yet he was well
informed, especially on the political ques-
tons of the day. Just prior to his death
he had sold his farm at nominal price,
retaining a life interest in it, and at the
time he died was supposed to have in his
possession considerable sum of money,
yet none was ever found, and the neigh
bors were compelled to sell his personal
effects IN order to pay his funeral expenses.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28
Hoods SarsapariIla
The Best Spring Medicine.

The human body is fertile soil for
disease germs, but the man whose
blood is pure has nothing to fear, be-
cause pure, rich blood will keep all
the functions of the system in perfect
working order. Hoods Sarsaparilla
puriies, vitalizes ana enriches the
blood, and is defense against disease.
Blood Poisoned.
"When was IS bad fever sore came
on my right leg. After time it healed,
but 81 years later, last winter, it broke
out again terribly sore, and many said it
would never heal up. My son read SO
much about Hoods Sarsaparilla he urged
me to try 1t. did 80, and to my great
Joy in short time the sore ceased TO dis
charge, and shortly after began to heal.
After taking five bottles the poison was
eradicated and the sore entirely healed.
Inow feel az well as ever and enjoy renewed
strength and yigor." FRANK o. PIERCE
South Londonderry, Vermont.
Running Sores.
CT have been troubled with running
sores on my hip for years. began to take
Hoods Sarsaparilla in September, and
have not been troubled with running
sores since January. never felt better
in my life. I weigh SO pounds when I
commenced to take Hoods Sarsaparilla,
and now weigh 132 pounds" HOWARD
DARBY, Salineville, Ohio.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28
MURDER OF IN ENGLKSHMAN.E
Prominent Men and Others Are Accused
of the Crime.

GUTHRIE, o. T., April PA big sensa-
ton has been caused here by the arrest
last night of W. III. Thorne, the president
of the leading investment company, and
o. G. Zeley, prominent contractor, on a
charge of numbering Frank Ledgers. a
young Englishman. His body was found
in the river last September and the cause
of his death remained mystery until the
English Government sent detective here
a few weeks ago. Besides these two men
he has arrested William Knowles. a police
man, and Frank Thorpe, a negro porter of
a notorious resort, and charged them with
being implicated in the murder. A watch
and considerable loose change was found
in Ledgers' pockets, which allayed sus-
picion of robbery, but several thousand
dollars which Ledgers brought from Eng
land was never found. Thorne whom he
had known in England, it is alleged,
wanted him out of the way in order to get
this money.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28

If your blood is pure, you will be
well. You will be strong, vigorous,
full of life and ambition; you will
have a good appetite and good diges-
ton; your sleep will be sound and
refreshing; your nerves will be
strong. You will have little need to
fear disease in any form if your blood
is pure and you keep it SO.
But how few can say that their
blood is pure! How many people
are suffering daily from the conse-
quences of impure blood!
Men are afflicted with rheumatism,
catarrh, scrofula eruptions.
Women are troubled with nervous
ness, sleeplessness, headache, indi-
gestion. Children are victims of a
great variety of diseases. And every
where, especially in the spring, we
see the evidence of languor, lassitude
and lack of vitality, and hear COM
plants of weakness and tired feeling.
The reason is found in the fact that
the blood is not pure. The blood is
thecurrent of life, support of the organs
and muscles, the feeder of the nerves.
If it is pure, rich and healthy, it
supplies all the nourishment and con-
sequently all the strength the nerves
and muscles need, and the result is
perfect health. All this is to be had
simply by taking
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28
NOW IT'S THE F|REMEN.
No End to the Corruption
in New York
City.
Large Sacks Raised to Secure In
crease of Salaries by
Legislation.

NEW YORK, n. Y, April 27-Some
sensational testimony came out to-day in
the firemen's bill investigation that is pro-
ceeding here. o. H. LIE Grange, president
of the Board of Fire Commissioners, testi-
fed that he had been investigating the
charge that a corruption fund had been
raised in the department. and that he had
satisfied himself of the truth of the story.
He said his suspicious had also been con-
firrned by Battalion Chief Croker and Chief
McCabe, who committed suicide last week.
President lie Grange said he was positive
that McCabe committed suicide to avoid
becoming an informer before the inyesti-
CATION committee. The Commissioner had
in his hand memoranda of things McCabe
had confessed to him. McCabe told him
that three years ago a fund of $500 was
raised at So each from the firemen and
given to Assemblyman McManus to inf1u-
ence legislation.
In January, 1893, the officers of the de-
partment put up $25 apiece and gave it into
the hands of Senator Ahearn to have their
salaries increased by the Legislature. In
1894 the firemen raised a corruption fund
of $500, and this year, according to state
ment made by McCabe to President LIE
Grange, before he committed suicide, they
raised fund of $4,000 to influence legisla-
ton.
Fireman Daniel ]. Conway testified that
Assistant Foreman J. S. Smith had told
him on the morning after the amendment
for officers salaries had been introduced
"that they had already $1,000 placed and
that the bill would stay in the Committee
on Cities in the Senate until we put up the
necessary $1O,O OO."
'Did Smith tell you who was handling
the money in Albany2"
"He said Lou Payne was handing the
money there. He said that Mr.. Platt was
the man who had told them to go ahead
with their bill"
tho testimony of Conway. HE told me-"
said the witnes "that Payne was acting
for Mr.. Platt."
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28

Now is the time to see that your
blood is pure, and to make it pure
and give it richness and vitality and
the life and strengthening properties
which are required, nothing can equal
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the only true
blood purifier before the people.
Why have the sales of Hoods Sar-
saparilla continued to increase year
after year 3? Why does it have a
record of cures absolutely unequalled
in the history of medicine ? Because
Hoods Sarsaparilla purifies, vitalizes
and enriches the blood. Therefore, it
is the medicine you need.
1t will give you pure, rich, red
blood and strong nerves.
1t will overcome that tired feeling,
create an appetite, give sweet, re-
freshing sleep and make you strong.
Is not this exactly what you want !?
Then take Hoods Sarsaparilla now.
1t is the best spring medicine be-
cause it is the best blood purifier.
sfI had the grip and was so weak could
hardly walk. 1t took all my strength,
aided by cane, to get to the store to get
bottle of Hoods Sarsaparilla. Soon af-
ter I began taking it my appetite re-
turned, and after three bottles I was in
better health than ever. take Hoods
SarsapariIla in the spring and fall to
purify my blood and to keep in good con-
dition." J.C. BEENcKo, Davenport, Iowa.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28
Re Patriotic, Girls.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, April 27.-In the
House Mr. Mccarthy obtained unanimous
consent to introduce the following resolu-
ton:
Resolped. That the members of the Thirty
ninth General Assembly of the State of illinois
do hereby request the daughters of Illinois not
m accept the hand in marriage of any person
who is not citizen of the United States by
right of birth or naturalization, as we are Of
the opinion that the daughters OF Illinois
should be patriotic In their views, and should
disregard the title of any foreigner and marry
none but a citizen of the United States.
The resolution was referred to the Com
mittee on Federal Relations.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28
TRAGEDY NEAR SUMPTER.

The Bodies of WonGn and Her ItUo
Babes Found in Ponder Rirer.
BAKER CITY, Or, April 27.-Near the
town of Sumpter, twenty-five miles from
here. an awful double murder and suicide
occurred last night. At an early hour this
morning the dead bodies of Mrs. Ernest
Maywaldt and her two children, aged
and is months respectively were found
in Powder River. They were last seen
yesterday afternoon, and were missed at
8 o'clock last evening. A searching party
was organized and was out all night, but
the terrible discovery was not made until
this morning.
1t is said the woman was driven to des-
peration by the i'll treatment of her hus-
band, who drank to excess, and while in
toxicated was cruel and abusive. She
chose death to such life, and took her
two babes with her to a watery grave. The
Coroner left to hold an inquest on the
bodies
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28
Ker,n Coalntu,s OutLooh.

BAKERSFIELD, CAL, April 27.-Fruit
crops of all kinds, except apricots, are
heavy. Grain on irrigated lands is ex-
ceptionally heavy. On dry land it is bet
ter than for years. The alfalfa product
will be heavier than ever, there being some
10000 acres newly planted, yielding the
first crop this year. The hay harvest has
already commenced, and prices are So to Sc
per ton for alfalfa and Sc to IS for grain
hay. A large corn crop is being planted
this year. Heavy clouds are gathering
over the valley
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28
Some Dan.ane u. Y,eba Countn.

MARYSVILLE, CAL, April 27.-The
rain that mas fallen in this vicinity during
the past twenty-four hours measures a
little less than an inch. To grain on the
high lands it has not done damage, but on
low ground material injury will probably
result, though to what extent there is no
means of making a reasonable estimate. 1t
cannot be said that the rain has injured
the fruit crop. The only damage to be
feared to fruit trees is in the levee-graded
districts. Both Yuba and Feather rivers
at this point have been quite high for some
days, owing to melting SHOWS.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28
In San Benito County.

HOLLISTER, CAL, April 27.-It is the
general remark that this season has been
made to order, so far as San Benito County
is concerned. The rainfall for the last
showers amount to "a of an inch, with
prospects for continuance; for the season
17.34 inches have fallen. Cereals look first
class, also the fruit crop, which suffered
very little damage from the recent frosts.
A large acreage has been sown to sugar
beets, which are doing well.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28

ington City states that under no circum-
stances, whether the bid was high or low,
would vessel of this Government be sold
to aliens. Irving was formerly citizen OF
this country, but recently is said to have
declared allegiance to Queen Victoria.
Irving was formerly manager on Puget
Sound for the Pacific Coast Steamship
Company. 1t is understood he intended to
run the Hassler between the Sound and
Mexican ports.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28
Dognpour an Sacramento Counlv.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, April 27.-Rain
has been falling steadily since 4 o'clock
Friday afternoon. During the early hours
of this morning the downpour was quite
heavy. The rain was badly needed at this
time, and, consequently, will do vast
amount of good. If any damage win be
done it win be to strawberries and early
cherries, but the good that will result will
far Offset the damage. But little hay has
been cut in this locality.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28
Hearu YteIds in Ktnos Co,tntv.

HANFORD, CAL, April 27.-The rain
fall here last night was 10 of an inch, max
ing total of $40 inches for the season.
The grain crop in this county viii be
heavy, and the rain was great benefit.
Many thousands of acres of newly sown
alfalfa are also coming on nicely. The
fruit crop, with the exception of some va
rieties of apricots and the younger prune
orchards, will be heavy. A big summer
cron Will be PLANTED here this YEAR
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28
Harrison Not u. Politics.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, April 27.-Ben-
jamin Harrison has returned from Rich
mond, Ind, where he has been engaged in
the Morrison will case. The Associated
Press correspondent asked him if he had
anything to say bearing on silver or other
political questions. "Not word" ne said |;
"my head is full of other matters. have
no time nor disposition to talk on matters
you suggest"
''Are you booked for any speeches on
your proposed Eastern trip?"
s'None whatever"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28
You,.g Wickes Boand to Ned.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 27.-T. H.
Wickes Jr. is here for the purpose of carry
ing out his marriage contract with Miss
Mamie Nelson, whose visit to St. Louis
early this week was announced in these
dispatches. As far as can be learned, both
he and Miss Nelson are resolved to marry,
although the time has not yet been fixed
Mr.. Wickes Sr. will come to Kansas City
and endeavor to overcome the objections
of Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson to the marriage.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28
To Be Mr.. Grants Bride.

NEW YORK, N. Y, April IA Troy
dispatch to the late edition of the Evening
World says: 1t is true that Miss Julia
Murphy, daughter of Senator Murphy, will
be married next Tuesday to ex-Mayor
Grant. The ceremony is to be quietly per-
formed at Washington. Only intimate
friends will be present. All the members
of the family have left Troy for Washing.
tom
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28
DELUGE 1T VALLEJO.
Streets of The City Flooded by the Dolcn-
poItr of Rain.

p01tr of Rain.
VALLEJO, CAL, April 27.-Rain has
fallen steadily during the entire day, the
heaviest fall of water ever known at this
season of the year. Apparently from a
clear sky the storm broke in its fury, and
for time the streets were f CODED.
Immense good will follow the rain. The
ground in the vicinity of this place needed
drenching to give renewed life to growing
crops, and it came in the nick of time.
Neighboring farmers are jubilant, and as
sert that the yield of grain will be excel
lent. So rapid was the descent of water
that during the day every street was prac-
tically deserted. Seldom are men laid off
at the navy-yard on account of a storm,
but small army was sent home when
they reported for work this morning, as it
was useless to continue outdoor labor.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28
Jests Cause a Soldiers Suicide.

CHEYENNE, WYo., April 27.-Corporal
Henry of Company D, Eighth Infantry, at
Fort Russell, committed suicide this even
ing by placing the muzzle of Jorgensen
rife in his mouth and pushing the trigger
with ramrod. Jests of his comrades
caused the suicide.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28
Prosperons K,iohts of Puthaas.

CHICAGO, Ill, April 27.-The board OF
the Endowment Rank, Knights of Pyth1as,
is in session here. The financial report OF
the last fiscal year showed that the in
crease in membership exceeded that OF any
previous year. Four hundred and nifty
two new sections had been established ana
7404 applicants admitted. The cash BAL
ance in the reserve fund was $500, goo, an
increase of $4,000. The claims paid ap-
proximate 500, 900.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28

nent figure in Omaha. Hewas at one time
president of the National Association of
Architects. Three years ago he commit
ted several forgeries and fled to Toronto,
where he committed bigamy, was arrested
and brought back to Omaha. He was sem
fenced to term in the State prison, and
after completing h sentence is removed to
Seattle.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28
Butte County Crops.

OROVILLE, CAL, April Glover an
inch of rain since yesterday at Ann. The
hay crop is very heavy; the grain crop
far; the orange trees in profuse bloom;
apricots light; Bartlett pears and prunes
good; almonds and peaches very heavy
crop. Slight damage was done to some
fruits by frost in places of 1000 feet in alti-
tude. Rain is still falling here.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28
T,.Lnre Farmers JubfIant.

vISALIA, CAL, April 27.-The rain last
night and this morning insures good crops
in Tulare County. The farmers are all
jubilant, and no more moisture will be
necessary to mature all the grain in this
portion of the valley. The season has been
propitious for fruit trees, and they are
making remarkably fine growth.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28
wI1L NOT SELL TO AN ALIEN.
Why the Government Refused Captain
IrUing's Bid for the Hasster.

Irving's Bid for the Hasster.
TACOMA, WASH, April 27.-When the
Government Coast and Geodetic Survey
steamer Hassler, which has been at work
on the coast twenty years, was offered for
sale here the other day, Captain John
Irving of Victoria, B. c., was the highest
bidder at a low figure-$5250. The Treasury
Department has rejected the bid, but on
entirely unexpected and peculiar grounds.
Word received here to-day from Wash.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28
IN oTHER SECTIONS.
The Moisture Has Insured HedUy Yields
of Grain and Ralsit.

RED BLUFF, CAL, April 27.-Rain
commenced falling early last evening and
continued during the night. An immense
amount OF good will result from it. Grain
of all kinds promises well, and from the
benefit derived from the rain. which came
when needed. will turn out better than ex-
pected. Apricots will yield more than was
expected. The prune crop will be short.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28
SHOPPERS IN SONoMA COUNTY.
Grotcing Grain and Fruit Hare ReceiUed
n Near IHl11etus,


SANTA ROSA, CAL, April 27.-Sonoma
County was visited by number of good
showers during the past twenty-four hours
1t began raining Thursday evening and
has been keeping it up at intervals ever
since. Great benefit has been done to
pastures, grain fields and orchards. All
fruit men are busy cultivating, and the
rains have put the soil in frst-class condi-
thousands of dollars to Sonoma County.
SONOMA, CAL, April 27.-Heavy show
ers of rain have been falling for the last
twenty-four hours. Farmers report much
benefit to crops. Indica tons point to
continuation of the showers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28
ZOE AnneLes Crona Reneffed.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, April 27.-A light
rain began falling throughout Southern
California this morning at o'clock, and
continued at intervals until IL o'clock to-
day. Nothing but good can come from
this wetting as the ground was beginning
to become much in need of moisture. a
good crop is assured, and oranges have
taken on bright appearance in conse-
quence.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28
Rust Eradicated in Stamtslaus County.

MODESTO, Call, April 27.-The rainfall
for this evening and to-day was 80 of an
inch. Late grain, which shows signs of
rust, is greatly benefited, and it is the be-
lief of many that the rust will be eradi-
Gated. The spring has been free from
warm winds. The rust is claimed to have
been the result Of sowing in land too wet.
The outlook is now good for big yield.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28
Record of a Suicide.

OMAHA, NEBR. April 27.-Sidney Smith,
who committed suicide at Rawlins, Wyo.,
during the night, was formerly promi-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28

An electric-wire, with bit of cheese on
the end, is the up-to-date rattrap. The
rat that fools with it receives its death
shock.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28

And Clogs the Wheels of Life.
Now is the Time to Take