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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-26
HER BODY A FLAMING TORCH.
A Woman Fruit Hender Horribly Burned
While Filling a Lighted Gasoline
hmm

OMAHA, NEBR., Dec. 25.-Leona PARA
was swarthy-skinned old Italian woman
who kept sidewalk fruitstand on Six
teenth street. She was supposed to live in
the fruitstand, but it develops that she
lived in the Italian quarter of the city.
This afternoon the gasoline in her iron
lamp, which serves for both light and heat,
burned low and she sought to fill it while
yet burning by pouring in the gasoline
from cup. There was an explosion and
in an instant the woman was seen wildly
running and screaming out in the street
and her whole body was one brightly
flaming torch from the burning fluid
which had been thrown over her clothing,
roasting her until she writhed in agony.
Several men were near her and succeeded
in catching her and smothering the flames
before death came. Then two physicians
cared for her. it was found that her right
leg and arm and side of her body were
horribly burned. She was taken to a
house near by and late tonight there was
no hope of her recovery.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-26
" Fort Lookout Negroes Attacked
an Officer Who Shot One
of Their Number.
AN IMPORTANT ARREST MADE.
Four Train.Robbers in Jail as the Re.
suit of a Captured Mans
Confession.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. 25.-This was a
busy Christmas for ST. Louis policemen.
Fighting began at an early hour this
morning in 'Timbuctoo,' on South Seventh
street, at a negro lnerrymaking, where
Alice Roberts stabbed and killed Lulu
Howard. The whole party was arrested.
At II A. NJ. William Tonsill, during a
quarrel in a disreputable saloon on Nor
gan street, was shot through the abdomen
and killed by Robert Wright. a negro bar
keeper. Wright is in Jail.
In courtyard near Twenty-second and
Franklin avenue, known as Fort Look
out" and peopled with negroes, Simon
Wind, negro, was fatally shot at IL A. NJ.
by Policeman Tom Moore while resisting
arrest. The garrison of the "fort" turned
upon the officer and he was badly in iured
before help arrived.
Thomas McHugh and Charles Steiner of
1873 Chestnut street quarreled last mid
night at the home of the latter. Steiner
drew a knife and severely cut McHugh
under the left eye and across the back.
Both were arrested.
The most important arrest made was
that of E. A. Billiard of East St. Louis,
who weakened and gave information that
resulted in f. III. Pierce, George Williams
and Milton Cotrell being taken in. The
party is charged with holding up and rob-
bling Mobile and Ohio passenger train at
Forest Lawn, ILL.,, two years ago. Billiard
has confessed. They went to East ST..
Louis without requisition.
William Krauss, aged "a, stereotyper,
was found dying in Forest Park with two
bullets in his body. He lived long enough
to say that he had provoked fight with
an unknown man, who had shot him.
At Thirty fifth and Bernard streets this
evening Frank Jackson was fatally shot
through the abdomen by James Copes.
Both are negroes. A woman caused the
difficulty.
John Brennan, a white boy, aged IA,
shot and fatally injured Lulu Chapman, a
negro woman. He was playing with a cat
rifle when it exploded by accident.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-26
OF INTEREST no THE COAST.
Rep. Mr.. Deming booming General HoaC
ard for President.

Rer. Mr.. DeDaing booming General H0,C-
ord for President.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 25.-Rev.
A. B. Deming of Oakland is booming Gen.
eral Howard of the United States army for
President. Grand Army posts and minis
tiers of the gospel all over the country have
received his unique petition. Mr.. Deming
declares that seven Presbyterians, three or
four Methodists and one each of other de.
nominations have held the Presidential
Office, and it is about time some Congrega-
ton alist was elected Mr.. Deming's petit
ton is as follows:
Enroll and organize all friends of Gen.
eral o. 0. Howard in legions in every
ward. election and school district of every
State of our Glorious Union Immediately.
California legions please send list of Off
GERS to A. B. Deming, 1906 Clay street, Oak
land, Alameda County, California, and
procure from him campaign documents,
when We will mail this sheet to General
o. .. Howard, Burlington, Vermont:
we, the undersigned, DESTROYS of electing
to the highest office in the gift of the
American people one OF our most promi-
nent, loyal and worthy citizens, whose
character can be vouched for by ALL who is
not subject to politicians or place-holders,
and who owes allegiance only to the Ma
ton at large, nominate as the first choice
of Gods people for the presidency of the
United States in 1896 Major-General o. o.
Howard"
Among California arrivals are: ]. L.
Robb of San Francisco and c. +. Waring
of Los Angeles.
Pensions for Californians = Original:
Timothy Roman, Thomas Smith, Soldiers
Home, Los Angeles; Thomas johnson,
Los Angeles; William r. Kay, Jackson !;
George Kuntz, San Diego.
Washingtcn-Restora and increase:
Samuel Weaver, deceased, Boistford.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-26
FOOTBALL At YISALIA.
The Home Team Beats the Sell
Blues.

The Home Team Beats the Selma
VISALIA, CAL, Dec. 25.-"Rah. rah,
rah, Rah. rah, rah, Boys of the High
School, Vi-sal-yah!" was the cry, and
crimson the color of the winners to-day
from the Selma's High School blue. Early
this morning the town put on its crimson.
Before A. NJ. the streets were thronged.
At noon the Selma team drove into Court
street with their large and elegant stage
and school colors of blue. They met with
warm welcoming reception. The game
was called at P. NJ. Visalia gained the
toss and kick off. For the first twenty-five
minutes half the score was to IN favor
of the home team. In the second half
there were touchdowns and one go, the
final score being 16 to in favor of Visalia.
In the second half novel trick was in
troduced whereby Visalia made a run of
ninety yards for a touchdown. The i'm
mense crowd of spectators went wild with
enthusiasm. There was no one injured.
Selma eleven was rendered a banquet by
the Visalians. The return game will be
played on New Years day.
The lineup was as follows:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-26
OPPOSE Il BOND ISSUE.


California Representatives Viii Fote
against the Measure.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 25.-The
relief measures adopted by the Wavs and
Means Committee at the meeting to-day
are practically as announced in THE CALL s
dispatches. The California Congressman
Except Judge Maguire) are well pleased
with the contemplated tariff increases on
wool, lumber, ETC., but are strongly op-
posed to the bond proposition. 1t is safe
to say that every member from California
will vote against it. Representative
Bowers said to CALL correspondent to-
night:
1.-THE tariff bill will pass the House to-
morrow. The bond bill will come up FRI
day. but the attempt to railroad it through
will fail. If the bill is correctly outlined
in the press (and [ assume that it isl it is a
most amazing and astounding proposition.
1t is nothing more than scheme to retire
the greenbacks by issuing 3 per cent bonds
to redeem them, the secretary of the Treas
ury being given unlimited power. If this
bill passes. Wall street will be in the sad
die and the country will consider this no.
tification to that effect. Wall and Lom-
bard streets will be masters of the Re-
publican party. 1t will be notice that
Republican leaders have no use for Re
publicans west of the Mississippi River. l
think our managers are making a great
mistake, ana they do not know the temper
of the House. / believe the bond bill will
be defeated in that body"
Judge Mcguire believes that four-tifths
Of the Democratic party will vote against
the bond proposition. He says he can
count on the fingers of his hands the
Democrats who will support it.
Mr.. Bowers believes that at least one
third of the Republicans will oppose the
bond proposition. If their respective cal
culations are correct, the bond bill will be
defeated in the House, although the tariff
part of the relief measure will pass over
whelmingly.
The fate of the tariff and bond PROPOSE
tons in the Senate is uncertain. The latter
will possibly be defeated, but the tariff
measure may go through. What will the
President doP He has urgently requested
Congress to pass some relief measure. 1t
is believed that he will not sign the bill,
but that he will veto the tariff measure
and issue more bonds, as he has done
heretofore, in defiance of Congress and of
the people.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-26
BROKE THREE RECORDS.

Santa Monica's Track Prores to Be the
Fastest in the WorId.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Dec. 25. - Not
withstanding the cold wind the team at
Santa Monica lowered, out of four at
tempts. three worlds records to-day,
demonstrating that the track is one of the
fastest on the coast. Kiser, in the one
third mile paced, made but 40 2-5, the
pickup being bad.
]. M. Campbell, for the standing start
unpaced third, which Cox held the record
for at .43, made at Louisville cut the figure
down three fifths of second, coming in
with grand squirt in 40 2-5.
utrecht, Campbell and Edwards tried
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-26
ECHO OF THE HAYwARD CASE.

Sui. brought to Collect Money on Miss
Gin0's Insurance Policy.
ST. PAUL, MINI, Dec. 25.-An echo OF
the great crime of Harry Hayward came
up yesterday, when notice was served upon
the State Insurance Commissioner by w.
H. Eustis, attorney for the administrative
of the estate of Catherine Cling, that suit
has been brought against the Travellers
Insurance Company of Hartford to collect
the $4,000 accident policy taken out by Miss
Cling at Hayward's:.suggestion and made
payable to him in case of death.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-26

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 25.-Seven
notorious prisoners ESCAPED from the
county Jail this evening, and up to late
hour tonight none had been recaptured.
The men were all white and among the
most notorious there. They are William
Rider, John Lee and Daniel Conroy, muir
derers, and Charles Linn, James Carroll,
Ed Lester and Joseph Lavey, thieves and
highWaymen
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-26
Ran Through a Bridge.

MILFORD, IND, Dec. 25-The through
freight train on the Big Four Railway was
wrecked to-day by running through a
bridge. The engine and one car passed
over the bridge safely, but the remainder
of the train went into the river. The
brakeman and conductor escaped serious
injury by jumping. The cars were all
heavily loaded with merchandise.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-26
Winners at Ne,v Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Dec. 25.-Seven and
a half furlongs, Whisper won, Lillian sec.
ond Cotton King third. Time, :42sl,
Seven furlongs, Tom Sayre won, Chenoa Sec
ond, Tancred third. Time, 1885,
One and half miles handIcap, Pioneer
won, Booze second, Clarus third. Time. 2 AS
Mile and an eighth, Christmas handicap,
purse $1,000, Governor Sheehan won. Jamboree
second, Langdon third. Time, 2:0012.
Mile and twenty yards, Mendicant won, Sir
John second, Potsdam third. Time, :51.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-26

for the third mile triplet record, which
stood heretofore at 40, which they cut
seconds, making new one of 81.
Immediately following Randall, Schefski
and Hatton broke the half-mile record on
the triplet with 81 1-5 seconds. The speed
made to-day has demonstrated the SUI
periorlty of the Santa Monica track, and
had it not been for the strong wind the
records would have been lowered by at
least ten seconds more.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-26
The lineup was as follows il:
LACROSSE At Los ANGELES.
The Home Team Beats the Riverside
Sic to Three.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Dec. 25.-The
only outdoor sport INDUCED in to-day
was game of la crosse at Athletic Park
between the Los Angeles and Riverside
teams. A fair attendance witnessed the
game, which, while interesting, was far
from exciting. The Los Angeles team won
by score of to 3. Following was the
lineup:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-26
CHRISTMAS DIY Bra WIS.
Laborers In Indiana Mines Celebrate Witk
Broken Heads.

Broken Heads.
BRAZIL, IND, Dec. 25.-Yesterday was
payday at the mines and factories in this
city, and over $4,000 was distributed
among workmen, who freely spent it in
riotous celebration of Christmas.
At Carbon, north of here, a desperate
fight occurred, in which Joseph Shaw was
shot in the head by William Cummings
and fatally injured. A crowd of toughs,
while stoning the house of Hulda Butler
in this city this morning, was fired into by
Butler, and Edward Hadley was killed.
morning, in which Samuel Tribble shot
Taylor Hamilton, inflicting serious in
juries. Cummings and Tribble have Deen
arrested.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-26
His Star in the AsoendenoyI

We, too, have little Monroe Doc
trine!"
1t is: Hands off our territory, second
class clothier and any class tailor! Stick
to your legitimate prey-the man who
cares only for cheapness and the man who
has money to burn"
He who is at once careful dresser and
careful buyer belongs to us. We won't
even arbitrate.
Scat! Skinny on your own sidei
Good Chinchilla Overcoats SIS. Extra long, all.
wool Scotch listers, with those immense collars,
$9-worth SIP.
Satisfaction or your money back!
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-26
B4RHAM'S PROJECT.
Il Plan to Secure Impartial COnsidera-
ton of the PaMama Canal Question.

ton of the Panama Canal Question.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 25.-Not-
withstanding Representative Lacey's I'M
successful attempt yesterday to refer the
Nicaraguan canal project to the Commit
tee on Railroads and Canals, Representa-
tive Barham of California, also believing
that the Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Committee (as constituted) is hostile to
the canal project, will introduce bill to
refer this question to select committee OF
fifteen members.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-26
Fitxsim,nons at lei Paao.

Ell PASO, TEX, Dec. 25.-The Fitzsim-
mons party arrived this morning from San
Antonio. Fitzsimmons will train in the
old lottery building at Juarez. He gave q
sparring exhibition in the Ell Paso Opera
house tonight.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-26
WATERS ARE RECED|NG,
A Fall of Twenty-Five Inches
in the Usage River Is
Reported.
Deplorable Loss to Farmers and
Timber Men Caused by the
Heavy Floods.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Dec. 25.-The
news from the Gasconade and Usage rivers
to-day is more encouraging. AT Bagnell
fall of twenty-one inches in the Usage is
reported, while the Gasconade is falling
rapidly.
News to-day confirms reports OF farmers
rendered destitute by the flood, and the
condition of some is deplorable in the ex-
IRENE. Many lost not only their crops and
cattle, but were stripped of their house
hold goods and provisions as well. There
is no way OF estimating the loss, but it is
very heavy. The tie and timber men have
suffered severely. One contractor in the
vicinity of Linn Creek is reported to have
lost about 100000 ties. The Ramsey Bros.
of this city have also suffered some loss,
but just how much they are not yet able
to figure up.
A telegram from New Haven, No., to-
day states that 600 ties in one batch had
been caught at that place. Along the
Moreau River, through this county, the
bottoms are swept clean. An estimate
places the corn loss in the Usage Valley at
about 81, 100000.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-26

the deed was jealousy. About two years
ago the would be murderer was sent to an
insane asylum, but escaped this spring and
for some reason not known was permitted
to remain out of custody.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-26
Crime OF an Insane Man.

OTTUMWA, Iowa, Dec. 25.-John Win
niger, laborer, this morning shot his
wife, probably fatally. and then blew out
bis brains with revolver. The cause of
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-26
QUARRELED OYER CRAPS.
Death of q Coiored Nan Who TAINTED to
NeOOtidte q Loan.

STEUBENVILLE, OHIO, Dec. 25.-Jo-
seph Jackson, colored, was shot and in
stantly killed to-day at Bloomfield tunnel
on the Panhandle Railroad by James Rice,
also colored. The 200 employees at the
tunnel celebrated Christmas by getting
drunk and gambling. Jackson and Rice
quarreled over game of craps. Jackson
was the loser and wanred to borrow dol
lar, when Rice replied by drawing revolt
yer and emptying its contents into Jack
sons body.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-26

If the skin is kept clean and fresh and
the diet is well regulated and laxative, the
complexion will take care OF itself. All
the skin ointments in existence will not
do as much toward identifying the face as
will sufficient amount of fruit, such as
grapes. berries, oranges and peaches.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-30
". F. WHARTON'S SUMNER HOME BURNED

A MEMBER OF rHE EAST IsIIP FIRE DEPART
MENT ARRESTED on THE SUSPICION OF ARSON
The home OF William +. Wharton. the broker. Of
this city. destroyed by fire at o'clock yes
terday morning The building In owned by o. +.
Bound OF New Bedford. Mass. and Is on Wilmer
by Mr.. Wharton for several years as a summer
home The house was handsC mey furnished. and
when II closed last fall was left in
possession OF the place.
The fire not discovered until the entire lower
story OF the building envtloped In flames The
local fire department responded promptly but were
unable to arrest the progress OF the flames. Tricks
In the around the cottage resulted in the ar
Of William Wits. twenty years old "A member
OF the East lslip fire department. Wills Is a son
OF Dr. wills and has heretofore borne a good
character. II Is alleged that the footprints In the
snow around the house correspond with those made
by Willss shoes.
Wills was known to have passed by the Wharton
house about hour before The fire discovered
He was escorting Miss Donney to her home the
III. B. Hollands place. short distance from the
Wharton home. J. II. Vail the first TO dis
cover the tracks In the snow. which led Wills's
arrest The young man subsequently taken be-
fore Justice Grfiths and held In 800 ball for ex
animation on Wednesday evening. lie says he is
innocent. and will be able to prove an alibi.
The furniture which belonged 10 Mr. Wharton
loss the building Il estimated at 10000, and on
the furniture. at 5000. II was feared At time
that the handsome home OF H. r. Duval president
OF the Florida Railway and Navigation Company
destroyed. Both cottages adjoin that Of Mr. Whar-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-30
THE DEBS CONSPIRACY TRTAL

EVIDENCE AS TO ORDERS ISSUED BY THE AMERI
CAN RAILWAY UNION.
, Chicago Jan 29-Judge Grosscup at the opening
~ tbi. mornings session of the American Railway
Union conspiracy trial. decided that the Govern
,nent might be permitted TO introduce evidence
showing the issuance OF orders and what the wit
nesses would regard the execution OF these or
ders This ruling was heavy blow 10 the defence.
which came prepared with vouminous authorities
10 support its position. but was not permitted TO
argue the case. In substance Judge Grosscup said
that II 1t could be proved that in pursuance OF the
orders OF the directors OF the American Railway
I'nion trains bearing mail had been stopped. or
violence committed. the conspiracy would be prac-
tically established.
"You hold, then" said Attorney Darrow, that
men have no right 10 strike?'
mo / hold they have no right to strike unlaw-
fully or in pursuance Of unlawful purpose"
Mr. Myron the stand when court opened.
He testified that in pursuance OF order signed
by Debs Kehar and Rogers ne had tried to in
Beatty testified that vice-Grand Master Hannahan.
ened take him of his engine unless he abandoned
his train Of his own accord. Hannahan II one of
the defendants in this case.
L. f. Hurley testified that Debs and Howard
made nhammatory speeches. the former decIa ring
that Pullman cars must be stopped at all hazards,
mail no mail cars
John J. Hannahan testified TO the neutral position
maintained by the Brotherhood despite the re-
peated appeals of the American Railway Union tina I
they declare In favor of the strike At the conclu-
sion Of Mr. Hannahan's testimony the counsel for
noile pressed unless further evidence against him
introduced.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-30
WRECKED THE BANK BY FORGERY.
CASHIER sToNE BELIEVED TO HAVE TAKEN
ABOUT $4,000 OF THE OLYPHANT TRUST
COMPANY'S MONEY


Scranton Penn. Jan. 29-Followlng the closing
or the Olyphant Trust Company by State Super
intendent OF Banking Krumbhaar is the too COM
mon story Of dishonest bank official whose pecu
lations brought about the embarrassment Of the
institution by which he was employed. Cashier
Myron J. Stone. of the Olyphant Trust Company
is sef-confessed forger and embezzer. and occu-
pies a cell in the county prison in default OF 5000
bail. Stones defacatlons were first brought 10
light Saturday. when J. A. shafer. OF Supern-
tendent Krumbhaars staff was examining the books
of the company He found stones account credited
with amount stock subscribed, which the
entry stated was paid with discounted paper. This
showed some hesitation about producing 1t. Upon
Mr.. Shaffer to detec, that It was forged. and that
the writing in Stones hand.
When questioned In regard to the similarity Of
handwriting. Stone asked that the paper be given
to him that he might examine II. and when II was
handed 10 him he hurriedly tore 1t up. MIR Shafer
recovered the pieces and pasted them together. He
then lodged information against Stone. and he was
time, Stone has appropriated about $4,000 Of the
company's funds. This ne sought TO replace by
forged notes. which he placed among the banks
securities. go
An examination of the books OF the company will
be necessary to determine 10 what extent the cap-
tai has been impaired The company was organized
cashier during that time; Stone came here severa
years ago from Norwich. n. Y. and previous 10
going into the banking business at Oyphant was
employed in the Dime Savings and Deposit Bank
Of this city. The depositors OF the bank are nrn-
cpally Hungarans and Poles, and a force OF police
men is stationed at the bank to Keep their cianor-
According to Superintendent krumbhaar Inc
books OF the bank show that s5soco on deposit.