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The San Francisco call., 1895-11-25
FIGHTING AN OCEAN FIRE,
Thrilling Experience of Captain
Jepson With Cargo Of
Burning Coal.
Rescue of the Europa by Captain
Evans and Crew of the
Forfarshire.

SANTA MONICA, CAL, Nov. 24.-Cap-
tain Jepson of the late Europa, the vessel
destroyed at sea on September 7, is proba-
bly, the only captain in the world who has
had the experience of handling in mid
ocean a vessel laden with cargo of burn
ing COAL.
The rescue of Captain Jepson from his
burning ship by Captain Evans and the
crew of the Forfarshire was told to CALL
reporter by one of the crew as follows:
On bright June morning the British
bark Forfarshire left Antwerp for Port Los
Angeles, CAL, and Astoria, Or, with a
miscellaneous cargo consigned to w. R.
Grace & Co. and with a crew of twenty
five men. We had safe, uneventful voy-
age-although the weather was unusually
cold, and the sea rough-until September
Z, when bark was discovered flying the
signal of distress. Captain Evans ordered
the Forfarshire to go to the vessels assist
ance. When we neared the vessel it
proved to be the Europa from Keith,
Scotland, with a cargo of coal for San
Francisco, with Captain Jepson and a
crew of twenty-five men valiantly trying
to subdue fire in the hold
The first knowledge Captain Jepson had
of the fire, which began on the previous
evening and was caused py spontaneous
combustion, was from seeing smoke arise
from the hold. 1t was gloomy prospect
for captain and crew, with a cargo of coal
on fire and an angry sea without, and
when the Forfarshire hove to the captain
and his crew said she looked like an angel
of mercy. The crew was taken on board
and the vessel abandoned.
On October the Forfarshire was COM
PEELED to put into Conception, Chile for
water. the large addition ts the passengers
drinking dry the supply. AT this point
Captain Jepson and his men were disem-
barked and the Forfarshire proceeded on
her journey, arriving here after being out
167 days with cargo all right and crew
contented and well. Captain Evans has
the happy. consciousness of having rem
dered timely aid.
The stevedores are making a record at
unloading the Forfarshire of her cargo,
Port Los Angeles claiming the champion
ship for speedy delivery of vessels of this
coast. The Forfarshire will proceed from
here to Astoria, Or, with part of her
cargo and then to Tacoma, from which
port she will cargo of flour to Europe.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-25
Either DossoIa Dead.

Rev. Father Joseph Dossola. S. j., died
yesterday at the clergy's residence, St.
Ignatius Church. Father Dossola was one
of the most highly respected members of
the Society of Jesus in California, where
he labored for many years as a teacher and
priest. He was native of Domosossola,
Italy, and 81 years and 10 months OF age.
A solemn requiem mass for the repose
of his soul will be celebrated at st. Ignatius
Church this morning at $50 o'clock, and
after the mass the remains will be borne to
Santa Clara, where they will be inferred be-
side his fellow priests at rest.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-25
SANTA Rosa DEDICAT1oN.
Memorable Day in the History Of the
Christian Church of That Caty.

Hen, orabIe Day in tho History of the
Christian Church of That Ctty.
SANTA ROSA, CAL, Nov. A.-To-day
was memorable in the history of the Chris
tian church in this city. In the presence
OF very large gathering of people of all
denominations the cornerstone of the new
Christian church building was laid with
solemn and appropriate ceremony this
afternoon. The scene was very impress
sive one.
The exercises were begun with a selec-
tion by the choir, followed by the reading
of scripture and prayer by the pastor,
Rev. e. B. Ware. Professor A. G. Nc
Means gave historical sketch of the
church since it formation in Santa Rosa in
the year 1855.
After another hymn by the choir, Hon.
]. T. Campbell spoke eloquently on behalf
of the citizens of Santa Rosa. He con-
graduated the church upon its new under
taking, and reminded his hearers that
Santa Rosa was known far and wide as the
City of Churches.
An address by the pastor followed, and
then the ceremony of laying the stone
took place. Copies of the San Francisco
dailies and the local papers and other ar
ticles were put in the box.
The ceremony was performed by 7. B.
Hood and John Fulton, who have been
connected with the church since it's forma-
ton.
The church, when completed, will
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-25
SAD TRAGEDY At VALLEJO,
Young Son of P. ]. Kennedy
Killed by an Accidental
Gunshot.
The Lad Lived Four and a Half Hours
After the Loss of Part of
His Face.

VALLEJO, CAL, Nov. 24.-Willie Ken
nedy, the 16-year-old son of P. ]. Kennedy,
a prominent shoe-dealer of this city, met
with a terrible accident at 7 o'clock this
morning, having part OF his face shot
away, which resulted in death.
Al o'clock this morning four lads, play
mates OF about the same age-named Hail,
Taylor, Brown and Kennedy (the deceased)
started in a light spring wagon to hunt for
ducks in the tules near the Fogarty ranch
seven miles north of Vallejo After kill
ing few ducks young Kennedy and one
other concluded to change positions to an
other pond.
They got in the wagon and while driv-
ing over a field Kennedy shot one of the
charges of double barreled shotgun at a
lark. After shooting he put the gun down,
allowing the hammer of the other barrel
to rest on the butt of another gun resting
on the bottom of the wagon. The muzzle
of his own gun was directly in line with
his face. a loop in the lines caught in the
trigger and the jolt of the wagon discharged
the gun. The contents-a cartridge
filed with BIB shot and half an ounce of
powder-crashed into his neck, face and
chin. tearing the lower jaw and soft parts
of the face into fragments.
The upper Jaw on the left side was shat
tered into small fraements, the left eye
was blown out and the tongue torn from
the mouth and badly lacerated, the full
charge entering the brain below the left
eve Notwithstanding the fearful wound
the boy lived four and half hours and re-
mained conscious for three hours. From
the time he became unconscious until
death occurred he was pulSeless and ap-
parently dead, though at intervals OF
minute or two he gasped for breath. 1t
was nearly 10 o'clock when the wounded
lad was brought to town.
Although several hunters passed the
wounded boy and his little crying comrade
on the Napa road, they could not be in
duced to turn back and return to town
with him. He was finally brought to town
in a milk-wagon which was made as COM
Portable as possible, and conveyed to DR.. j.
J. nogans Office, where the doctor. as
sisted by DIR. w. d. Anderson, rendered
all aid possible, yet without hope OF saving |
ms life.
When Willie was carried into the Office |
he was in semi-conscious condition, and |
when asked by the doctors If it was an ac- |
cldent his poor bleeding and lacerated face |
bowed assent. The parents OF the deceased |
are almost distracted over the death or |
their much-loved and only boy. His |
young comrades and the entire community |
are equally distressed over the terrible ac-
cldent and its fatal result.
Words of condemnation are heard on
every hand at the inhumanity shown on
the part OF the men who saw the wounded |
BOY on the road and would not bring him
70 town. Prior to leaving on the fatal
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-25
NO TURKEY FOR THE TOTS,
The Sheltering Arms Home Is
Crippled for Want Of
Support.
Thanksgiving May Turn Out Black
Friday for the Helpless
Children.

There are twenty-four helpless little tots
in this big town that may feel the pangs
of hunger on Thanksgiving day while
more fortunate children feast in plenty.
These babes are the charges of Sister
$40 Harrison street, on Rincon Hill, over
looking the bay, with its many steamships
and winged messengers of the sea.
Sister Julia is an active woman.
Through her own indomitable energies
the home is maintained. She has been in
this City for the past nine years, coming
from New York State, where she had been
engaged in hospital work. For five years
she has maintained the Sheltering Arms.
The house belongs to the estate of the late
George w. Gibbs, who, up to the time of
his death, rendered the institution large
financial support. With his passing away
the home has lost friend who cannot
well be replaced.
Meanwhile Sister Julia is doing all in
her power to make lends meet" as she
says. The support of the charitable pub
lie, however, is needed to maintain the
home, and that at once. Sister Julia will
accept anything in The way of food or
clothing. The linen closet is depleted and
the larder is empty.
Sister Julia has always had the support
of the Christian women of San Francisco
in her good work.
To circular which she distributed this
recommendation is attached:
The work of the Sheltering Arms is of that
kind that needs the especial and constant in
terest of those who see in 1t one OF the truest
works of mercy of the church, and hope it
may have the abundant prayers and contribu-
tions of our people. WILLIAM F. NICHOLS,
Bishop of California
Now Sister Julia is anxious to give her
little wards a sumptuous Thanksgiving
feast and she appeals to the public through
THE CALL.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-25
IN SAN D|EGO'S MORCUE,
Victim of an ASSasSin'S Sandbag
Found on the Shore of
the Bay.
Supposed to Be Man of Means Named
Richardson Hailing From
Seattle.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Nov. M.-From all
that can be learned tonight a stranger
named Richardson, hailing from Seattle,
lies dead in the morgue here, a victim of
an assassin's sandbag. On Friday night a
coat, vest and other articles were found on
the Twenty-eighth street wharf, and the
police notified. Yesterday the body of a
middle-aged man was found on the bay
shore near the wharf. His forehead was
badly d1scolored. His pockets were empty.
Since then attempts have been made to
identify the body, and though many
theories have been advanced the dead
mans identity is not positively known
From all appearances, however, he is
Richardson, who came from Seattle some
days ago and listed property in that city
for exchange for San Diego realty.
The only facts known concerning him
are that he appeared at a real estate office
not far from the wharf on Friday after
noon and listed his property. After talk
ing while with the agents in the Office he
went away and has not been seen since.
nor has he appeared at his lodgings. His
clothing and personal appearance tailed
exactly with those OF the dead man.
An autopsy was held on the dead man.
and the physician declared that severe
wounds were found on the forehead and
breast. and that he was positive the man
was dead before he struck the water. The
lungs had no water in them, as would be
the case if drowning had occurred, and
hands and eyes were open. The wound on
the head was evidently made withan in
strument similar to sandpag, as noNabra-
sion of the skin was found, and the skull
was not cracked. But the tremendous
force of The blow was discernible upon
postmortem examination.
The quality of clothing found on the
wharf and on the body indicated that the
man possessed means, and as nothing
whatever was found in the pockets it is
believed robbery was the motive for MUIR
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-25
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The San Francisco call., 1895-11-25

der. and that the act was done in cold
blood. Several circumstances prove that
the man could not have committed sui
eide. In the first place the wounds could
not have been self-inhicted, and were not
of a character to be made by accident in
jun ping off the wharf,
The body was found below the wharf
about 600 feet, in an opposite direction to
the flow of the tide. 1t is probable that it
was placed there with the expectation
that the tide would carry it away, and
that the clothing on the wharf would lead
to the theory of suicide.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-25
San Jose Prune Market.

SAN JOSE, CAL. Nov. 24.-The demand
for dried prunes continues good at an aver
age of AZ cents per pound for the four
sizes.
During the past week the Santa Clara
County Fruit Exchange shipped four car
LOADS OF dried prunes East. Between four
and five cars Of extra fine prunes, in twen-
tty-five- pound boxes, are being prepared
tor shipment East during the coming
week
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-25
DEATH OF Il PIONEER.
Red Bluff Citizens Mourn the Demise @
III. Kraft


RED BLUFF, CAL, Nov. 24.-H. Kraft.
one of the wealthiest citizens of Tehama
County and president of the II. Kraft
Company Bank, died this morning. Flags
are at halfmast out of respect to his mem
ory. he was a pioneer resident of this
county, coming here in 1854. He was
timer by trade, and followed that calling
here for many years until he possessed
sufficient wealth to go into the banking
business.
Mr.. Kraft was one of Red Bluffs most use
ful and energetic citizens and was honored
on more than one occasion by her citizens.
He served two terms as chairman of the
Board of Supervisors, and was also Mayor
of the town. He was universally respected
and his death is generally mourned.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-25
Postodice Robber Captured.

TACOMA. WASH, Nov. Fisherman
Armour, postoffice robber, was arrested
at Everett yesterday by Deputy United
States Marshal Bridges and brought to
this city. He is wanted for robbing the
postoffices of Dansviile and Vienna, West
Virginia. He is mere boy and very in
telligent. He would not deny that he was
the man wanted. He will be taken back
to West Virginia tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-25
SHOOTING At ,UKIAH.
Nearly Fatal Shot by a Hotel Porter at
Prominent COntr0ctOr

LNFUTTV
Prominent Contractor.
UKIAH. CAL, Nov. M.-S. B. Berryhill,
porter in the Palace Hotel, attempted to
kill w. H. Lyons, a prominent contractor
of this place, last night. Berryhill, who
was intoxicated, applied an epithet to
Lyons, when the latter struck him on the
cheek with his hand. Berryhill drew his
gun and fired, the bullet passing not more
than an inch over Lyons head. Consd-
erable excitement prevailed, owing to the
fact that Lyons is very popular and highly
respected.
Berryhill has been released on $1,000
bonds to appear for preliminary examina-
ton. His father is a wealthy rancher here.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-25
SER FED TWELVE YEARS.
Prior COnUiction to BE Urged against q
San Jose Burglar.

ITtOT COHttcItON 10 BE Urgeu against q
San Jose burglar.
SAN JOSE, CAL, Nov. "a Information
has been received here by the police that
John Green, who is being held for burglar
izing the office of E. B. Heath, is an ex-
convict, and the charge of prior conviction
will be urged against him. Green's eX-
animation is set for December 9. He is in
Jail in default of $1,000 bonds.
Green has served term of twelve years
in San Quentin for manslaughter and sew
eraI terms for robbery. 1t is said that his
father has paid out over $4,000 il fines for
assaults and misdemeanors committed by
the son,
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-25
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The San Francisco call., 1895-11-25
An Acid-Thrower Arrested.

Charles Basler, on March Is, 1894, threw
nitric acid on his wife on Mission street. He
escaped to Tehama County, and did not return
until month ago.
Last night he met his wife on the Barbary
Coast, and she called the police and caused
his arrest upon the warrant that she swore
out last year at the time he attempted to dis
figure her. His bail is $4,000.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-25
soeedv Snorameuto Wheelmen.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Nov. M.-W. A.
Hubert of the Capital City Wheelmen to-
day rode to Stockton and return, a dis
tance of 104 miles, in hoursand 55 minutes,
an average of about fifteen miles an hour.
The roads were not good.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-25
Fire at Los Gnf0s.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Nov. 24.-The residence
OF DR.. j. j. Shaner at Los Gatos was COM
p!!etely destroyed by fire shortly after 7
O'Clock yesterday morning. The origin of
the fire is unknown. The loss will reach
several thousand dollars; no insurance.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-25
SUICIDE At VENTURA.

Elmer Kelsey Found Dead From a Gum
shot H0nd.
VENTURA, CAL. Nov. 24.-Elmer Kel-
sey, aged II years, was found dead in the
hills about eight miles east of here, near
Saticoy, this morning with bullet hole
through his temple. He went hunting
yesterday and as he did not return at night
search was made for him.
When found his position was suct that
there is no doubt that he committed sui
eide. No cause is known for the act. 1t is
thought he was temporarily insane.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-25
A Quarry Laborer Injured.

Edward Martin, a laborer working in War.
rem d Malley's quarry on the San Bruno road,
had his skull fractured last night. He was
working on the night shift, and quaint of
rock caved down on him, one large piece strik-
ing him on the head. He was removed to the
Receiving Hospital. The surgeons say that the
injury is very serious.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-25
TrOOn I nt GiIrn,x

SAN JOSE, CAL, Nov. 24.-Troop 1,
Fourth United States Cavalry, camped at
Gilroy last night. There are about sixty
men In the troop, and they are on their
way to the Preside from Yosemite Valley.
Lieutenant Nolan is in command.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-25
To Ans,cer for Selliuo Liouor.

UKIAH. CAL, Nov. A.-Charles Ger
lachsen. who was arrested some time since
by Marshal j. A. Gibson on the charge of
having sold liquor to an Indian, was yes
terday held in $1,000 to answer to the Supe-
rior Court by Justice Sullivan.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-25
FOR "THE CALL" BUILDING.
Thirty Tons of Trarertine Shipped From
InyO Quarry.

IHyO UUUTTVs
CARSON, New, Nov. 24.-Thirty tons of
travertine from Inyo County quarry,
which arrived here yesterday, was shipped
to San Francisco to-day for the new CALL
building.
This rock has been carefully selected
from the finest of the calcium production
of the quarry, and its handsome crystalline
appearance when polished will add to the
ornamentation of The CALLS new home.
Another large consignment will arrive
here tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-25

hunting trip the boys were warned to avoid
accidents of any kind.
Coroner Trull impaneled jury and held
an inquest this afternoon, which resulted
In verdict of accidental death.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-25
SELMA'S FIRE DEPARTE ENT.
The Totcn Purchases an Engine-HOuse
and 1pDGrdtuS.

and apparatus.
SELMA, CAL, Nov. 24.-The Town
Council last night purchased the engine
house and fire apparatus, which have here
tofore been the property of the fire dis
trict, for nominal sum.
This, with the fine water system, gives
the town efficient protection from nre.
The fire district which antedates the town
organization several years, but has been
imperative, will now go out OF existence.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-25
ALAsKES GOLD OUTPUT.

IottWuteU at TNTee lHttttOn DOLtuTS 0y
Mining Editor.
SEATTLE, WASH, Nov. 24.-Alaska's
gold output for 1895 is estimated by G.. H.
Swinehart, editor of the Alaska Mining
Record, Juneau, to be 100000. OF this
amount fully $S00,000 has been obtained
from placer mining alone, chiefly along
the Yukon River. Mr.. Swinehart says
there are about fifteen mills, with total
capacity of 500 stamps, in operation.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-25

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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-12-31
WV. DIMOND,S

Dame Fashion DEGREES paper lamp shades paper flowers
paper everything but they cost money Persons who have
learned the art of shoning paper all sorts of beautiful shapes
have asked big prices for their work The novelty commanded
price which deprived but weodo people from securing
them The pace set here year ago but have
followed only the things themselves the idea may
The hansomest shades in Honolulu from
artist who made special study of it. Our prcesess than
half almost quarter of what others charge you get
best designs and the best executions there difference
material all from the factory There's freight
shades they made here home industry every way
but in the material.
Have you ever heard OF Teck Flower Po They unlike
maoiCa utility because OF the double pot The
side contains and the which fits into has the
flowers and made OF porous through which the plant
absorbs the and keeps fresh and eck the
pot imaginable for parlor plants.
Onyx tables at six dollars and half something you
heard before Three times the figure closer and the
table better We have them twenty and looks
most well the other You've chance to buy Onyx tables
now better than you had before
Store open evenings.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-12-31

A HILo TribnRe editorial, trifle
longer than a pick handle, but not
quite so long as pumpkin vine, is
predicated on the statement that the
new Waikiki beach road is to cost
the Government $500, 900. AS il
is the actual fact that the road is tc
cost in. the neighborhood Of 5000,
the 7ribmne has made a jolly fool O
itself
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-12-31

/. THE BRODIE CUP.-Cup pre-.
sented by the late J. Brodie M. ID.
Second Prize $3.50. 10 Rounds at 200
Yards. Conditions same as on August
10th, 1895.
.. CABINET Y.-Presented
by Cabinet Ministers. Second Prize
81. so 20. rounds at 500 Yards Condi-
tions, same as on August 10th, 1895.
3. II. r. a. Second Glass Silver
Medal. Second Prize, $3.50; distance
200 yards. Rounds 10. Entries UNI
limited. Conditions; same as on August
10th, 1895.
A. H. r. A. TROPHY.-Valued al
$50. Second Prize, $3.50: For the
highest aggregate score at 200 and SOC
yards. 10 rounds at each distance
Conditions, same as on August 10th,
1895
8. PRESIDENTS TROPHY Pre-
sented by President Dole. For tn,
highest aggregate score in Matches Nos
I, 9 and 4. To become the property o
the marksman winning it three times
8. E. o. HALL & SONS FANCY
SPORTING RIFLE. Value of Riff
limited to $50 Second Prize, 81.
Conditions same as on August 10th