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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-21

this morning. The delegates attempted to
finish the elections at one sitting the pre-
yious evening by prolonging the afternoon
session until after dark, but against this
several of their number rebelled and called
for adjournment. They were weary
and hungry after a good days work, and
besides they wanted to get away to witness
the entrance of his Royal Nibs Rex into
Vallejo and all the ceremonies attendant
thereon.
That evening was one long to be remem-
bered in Vallejo, for the town was for once
ablaze with brilliant fires, the water was
all aglow with Examinations and the glare
of rockets and chemical lights. Rex came
amid high carnival, TO be met by thousands
that blocked the streets.
But somehow Rex got befuddled on his
costume and his face, forsooth the records
did not show how or why his majesty be-
came transformed into Mephisto or rather
more truthfully, a behorned, black-faced,
grinning red devil. His coming was her
aided by a display of fireworks and the
booming of guns, and when he stepped
ashore at the wharf, whistles set up a
frightful din that crushed out the music,
and along Georgia street redires were in
stantly lighted, Roman candles and
rockets flashed everywhere along the
route. A procession was formed with the
crowds on all sides, Rex in his chariot,
and clowns, maskers and jewellers for his
attendants.
At Georgia and Sacramento streets the
procession halted. Rex was escorted from
his carriage to platform on the street
with less dignity than might be expected,
the couriers helping him up by firm hold
on his neither garments. Mayor OGrady
presented him with the KEY of Vallejo, a
monstrous conceit in the form of gilded
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-21
TRAMPED TO ALTRURIA.
Long Trip of Professor Stcift ana Three
WOane1e From Washington, ID. c.

Long Trip of Professor Stctft ana Three
WOmen From Washington, ID. G.
SANTA ROSA. CAL, Sept. 2o.--A prom
inent Boston socialist, Morris B. Swift,
and three women from Washington, D. c.,
have arrived at Altruria, the new colony
of Altruists, near Santa Rosa. Mr.. Swift
and the women arrived here yesterday,
having walked nearly the entire distance.
They left San Jose two weeks ago. walking
first to Redwood City. By easy stages they
reached San Francisco, stopping over ght
at farmhouses and hotels.
The object of their trip was to study the
conditions of the farmers and laborng
classes, to learn by talking with them
their impressions of socialism, and to gep-
orally acquaint themselves with all they
could concerning their manner of living
They always made it point to talk with
all the Iaborers they saw and TO make note
of the unemployed in the districts visited
by them, and of the condition OF the I'M
fortunate classes. The party received ex-
cellent treatment from the farmers along
fheir way, and the female members espe-
cially said they found their long walk ell
joYable.
From San Francisco they resumed their
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-21
SANTA MONICA MIRACLE.
Recovery of a Pasadena Man
in Time to Avert a
Funeral.
Returned to Life TWenty-Four
Hours After He Had Been
Pronounced Dead.

PASADENA, CAL, Sept. Cot is sell
dom, indeed, that man comes back from
"the bourne from which no traveller e'er
returns" but this experience has been
vouchsafed to a Pasadena man, I. N. Will
lis. Mr.. Willis is a respected citizen of
this place, man 70 years old, the father
of family of ten grown children. He
formerly resided near Pittsburg, Pa, and
is prominent member of the Masons,
Odd Fellows and the Grand Army.
About two weeks ago Mr.. Willis deter
mined upon visit to his daughter, Mrs.
Joseph lie Berge of Santa Monica, that he
might enjoy change of air ana scenery
and take an outing. He had been al
ficted with heart disease..for several years,
but of late had been in his usual health,
had suffered little from his ailment, and
none of his friends thought him in a serious
condition. His wife remained here with
her family, and all were inexpressibly
shocked to hear early this morning that
Mr.. Willis had died suddenly of heart dis
ease at the residence of his daughter, about
s O. clock last night.
One of the sons went down to Santa
Monica early this morning to make ar
rangements for the funeral. Notices of
Mr.. Willis death were published in all
of the evening papers, and offers OF sym
| pathy poured in upon the family. The
wife was Frustrated with grief all day and
| this evening became so ill from the effects
| of her sorrow that her son, William Willis,
went down to drugstore to get her
some medicine.
| While he was in the store his brother in
Santa Monica rang up the druggist and
| asked him to take a message at once to
| Mr.. Willis house. Young Willis himself
went to the telephone, and his Joy may be
| imagined when his brother told him that
| his father had returned to life and that his
| supposed death was only trance.
| Everything that is possible is being done
| for Mr.. Willis, and though he is still In a
precarious condition and may die his re-
yival, after the arrangements for his
funeral had been completed and he had
been to all appearances dead for nearly
twenty-four hours, is one of the most re-
markable circumstances in local history.
1t was stated by those in charge of Mr..
Willis at Santa Monica that his case was
one of suspended animation, resulting
from heart failure. 1t is no common
thing in such cases for animation to be
suspended for several minutes or perhaps
almost suspended for several hours, but
the possibility which Mr.. Willis recovery
has unfolded, that many victims of death
from heart failure" have in reality been
buried alive, is most APPALLING, anC it is
probable that every test of science will in
future pc applied in Pasadena cases to de-
termine the fact of death before the body
OF the victim is consigned to the tomb.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-21
.STANFORD'S GLEE CLUB.
Reorganization of the Famous
Band of VocaliStS at the
University.
Professional Instructor Engaged to
Train the Voices of the
Members.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CAL, Sept.
20.-When the class of '95 left Stanford
University there was lost to the various
clubs of the college many of their leading
members. No organization suffered more
from this exodus than the glee club which
was minus several of its leading voices.
The remaining members of the club were
determined, however, to make it successful
Notwithstanding its misfortune.
Yesterday meeting was held in the
chapel, and all students who were pos
sessed of any vocal ability were given an
opportunity to display their powers.
A large number of men were on hand,
with the result that the following have
been selected for the new club: First
tenors - w. S. Sutherland, '9S; F.
Schneider, '9S; NJ. Johnson, '96. Second
tenors-R. D. Wigle, '95; W. Mcneil, '9S;
E. c. Farmer, '95; n. ]. Neidig, '96; G.
Bush, '98. First base. Decker, '98; E.
NJ. Hume, '97; c. B. Pinkham, '96: Phil
lip Abbott, '98; |. E. Outcault, '96. Sec
ond bass-Adolph kaufman, '96; Setback,
80; B. E. Snipes Jr., '9S; H. Young, 81,
and Guy Cochran, 96.
The training of the club will be much
more thorough this year than ever before,
as it is reported that professional in
structor has been obtained to give special
instruction to members. A highly sue
cessful year is anticipated.
Last evening the executive committee
held a meeting and filed several vacancies
in its own body. The question of the
treasurer's proportion of the proceeds from
the match games came up. 1t was decided
that in addition to the regular income
paid him he should be entitled to one-half
the net proceeds after all legitimate ex-
penses and outstanding debts had been
met, provided the total amount SO remain
ing did not exceed $3.50.
The football men are turning out in a
very encouraging manner. More men are
on the field or in the gymnasium every
night. The result of the exercise given
the men is that they will be in excellent
condition for practice games when they
are started up, and they are likely to be
next Monday. Thus far no schedule of
games has been arranged with outside
teams. The Reliance eleven was anxious
to arrange match with the college men
to take place the latter part of this month
or early in October. Manager Eaton, TAX
ing warning from Stanford's defeat last
year in the first game of the season, de-
clined to play until the boys were thor
oughly seasoned and had had considerable
practice.
AS soon as the freshman football team
have organized their manager will arrange
10 have a number of match games played
with neighboring academic teams. Sew
eral of the old veterans have not yet ap-
peared in uniform, but with two excep-
tions all are intending to get into harness
Immediately.
The new gridiron needs but the layin g
of the boundary and yard lines to put it in
good condition for play.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-21
FIR At HEALDSBURG.
Canneries Ready to Close after q Busy
Seasons Ran.

Canneries Ready to Close after q Busy
Seasons Ran.
HEALDSBURG, CAL, Sept. 2O.-The
fruit packing season is about over in this
district, and tomorrow the Russian River
Cannery will have finished its pack for
1895. A CALL representative, in converse
ton with J. R. Miller, one of the owners
of the establishment. was informed that
the seasons pack was $4,000 cases.
1--WE have,' said Mr.. Miller, "given en-
ployment to about 800 hands in our can
merry and drying-yards during the fruit
season, and $751; 900 has already been paid
out in wages alone. The fruit crop OF
Sonoma Courtyard l speak advisedly--
was far below an average this year. The
| cherry crop was almost a complete failure,
and no Bartlett pears to speak of were pro-
duced. We packed largely on orders this
year, and to fill them we found it neces-
sary to ship in Bartlett pears from other
places, going as far south as Los Angeles
for large quantity. We are now moving
out our pack at the rate of from one to
three carloads per day, the goods going to
all parts of the East.
Gas to prunes, believe the Healdsburg
district will market about 200 tons less OF
cured fruit than last season, but of supe-
rior quality. We are moving considerable
dlied fruit East, but the market is not
what packers would like it to be-"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-21
MARE ISLANDS NEW TUt
Miss Hattie English to Christen the
UnadilEG T0-Day.


UnaditIG To-Day.
VALLEJO, CAL, Sept. 20.-Mare Island
is agog with excitement over the launch
ing of the naval steam ting Unadilla, which
is announced for tomorrow afternoon at 8
o'clock. The Unadilla is strong steel tug
of approved model of 500 horsepower.
She was primarily projected for the prac-
teal purposes of the maynard, such as
carrying freight to and from San Francisco
and towing naval vessels to various points
on the yard front. She will, however,
make weekly trips to the city for the cor
venience of officers and their families liv-
ing at the yard, and if the old custom be
followed will make round trip every
Friday. e
The tug has long been needed at the
yard, but until the Hon. Warren English,
Congressman from the Third District, took
hold of the matter the desired appropria-
ton was invariably withheld at critical
moment. AS compliment to ex-
Congressman English his daughter,
Miss Hattie English, has been invited to
christen the tug.
By Geographic order to-day Lieutenant
Thomas s. Phelps was instructed to imme-
mediately relieve Lieutenant William M.
Wood as navigating officer of the Philadel-
phia. Lieutenant Phelps has been for
many years at Mare Island, and is son
of Admiral Phelps, retired.
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recommended that no action In the matter
of establishing northwest jurisdiction be
taken, as the membership OF that district
at present was not sufficient to warrant q
Jurisdiction.
The newly elected officers were installed
in the afternoon, after which little re-
NAMED to be done by the delegates. Votes
of thanks were rendered to the press
and the people OF Vallejo for
their hearty welcome and co-opera-
ton in making the visit of the Young
Mems Institute representatives success.
Vallejo Council and its committee OF ar
rangements were also accorded formal
acknowledgment CT the Grand Council S
gratitude for their hospitality.
A rising vote of thanks was rendered
THE CALL for its generous treatment OF the
Grand Council, and for being the only
San Francisco paper to send special COR
respondent to Vallejo to report the trans
actions of the Grand Council. Grand Sec
rotary George A. Stanley was instructed by
resolution of the Grand Council to convey
in a telegram to Charles M. Shortridge its
thanks and its appreciation OF The CALL S
action When the motion was put every
delegate on the floor arose, and so the vote
was unanimous.
A letter of fraternal greeting came from
the Vallejo committee OF the Ancient
Order of Foresters. 1t congratulated the
Institute and conveyed expressions of So
licitude for the Institutes prosperity. 1t
was received with applause and vote OF
thanks, and special committee was ap-
pointed to write an appropriate reply.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-21
THE YELLOW FLAG
Barkentine Retriever Reaches
Port Townsend From
Honolulu.
One Of the Vessels Crew Supposed
to Be Afflicted With
Cholera.

PORT TOWNSEND, WASH, Sept. 90
The American barkentine Retriever,
twenty-five days from Honolulu, arrived
tonight with the yellow flag flying. The
vessel was Immediately taken in charge by
United States Quarantine Officer Simpson,
who will start at daylight with her for
Diamond Point station, where she will be
fumigated five days.
1t is reported that there is only one man
sick, but as the officers are detained on the
vessel the nature of the case has not been
ascertained. However, as the Retriever
has come straight from Honolulu, it is re-
garded as almost certain that there is
cholera aboard. Every precaution will be
taken to keep out the dread disease.
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ramp, going to Marshalls IN Marin
county. Then they went to Duncans, re-
NAMED there some time, and from there
walked to Guerneville. From Guerneville
they came to Santa Rosa. They are deeply
interested in the Altruistic theory, and
want to observe just how it is carried out
at Mark West Springs.
Mr. Swift has been prominently identi-
fed with some recent movements in
Boston for the improving of the condi-
ton of the unfortunate classes there.
Boston has many thousands of unem-
ployed. On his return to that city he will
give the community the results of his in
vestigations at Altruria. His idea of the
National Altruria is similar to that pro-
mulgated by Bellamy and other advanced
thinkers. He is student in appearance
and has ample private means, and the
ladies are cultured and do not court no.
toriety.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-21
REDUCTION OF TARIFFS
Attention Will Next Be Turred
to Steamship Companies
Schedules.
PASSENGER RATES TO FALL
Considered Too High on Same OF
the Branch Llnes-That
GuDernatoriaI Bee.

STOCKTON, CAL, Sept. 20.-Railroad
Commissioner La Rue came to town. Mr..
La Rue was apparently not looking Tor his
confrere, Mr.. Clark, and the latter gen.
tleman is not known to have met MI. La
Rue. When asked if the commission
would take further action in the matter of
rates before the courts passed on the va
Iidity of the late resolution Mr.. La hue
said:
mo, we shall not lie on our oars waiting
for the decision of the courts, but, on the
contrary, intend to go right ahead with
our work under that resolution to make an
average reduction OF 25 per cent on freights.
We shall consider first the commodities
that most directly affect the peopIe-hour,
lumber, livestock and so on.
at is our intention to reduce passenger
rates in certain localities. OF course that
is a matter we have not given much atten-
ton to as yet, for we shall have a great
deal to do in fixing freight rates. In q
great many localities the passenger rates
are too high, and onght to be reduced, but
on the trunk lines they are not unreason-
able. 1t is on the branch lines, or feeders,
that the reductions will be made"
When asked if the commission con-
templated revising the schedule of the
steamboat companies, he said:
There is no question about the law.
The constitution says the boards iurisdic-
ton shall extend to all railroad and other
transportation companies, and the statute
specifically mentions steamship companies
in its definition of what transportation
companies are"
1.-The California Navigation Company
questions your right, as it claims to handle
freight consigned to points in other
States, was remarked.
"Oh, WELL so far asssuch freight is con-
cerned we have no power over it, as il
comes under the Interstate Commerce
Commission. But we can regulate the
rates on all other freight"
You intend to hold the Stockton steam
boat companies down to any low rates
they may establish in their competition ?''
I'VE don't make that statement at all.
Under the law. if they cut rates they can 7
increase them without the boards per-
mission. Whether we would allow them
TO would be a matter for consideration.
I've would have to examine into all the cir
cumstances."
When asked about his alleged guberna-
torial bee Mr.. La Rue laughed, and said:
"Oh, that's newspaper talk altogether.
It's long way off. A man has chance
TO break his neck a good many times be-
tween now and then"
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HEALDsBUR~s GROWTH.

Heary Increase In Property Vatmation
During the Past Year.
HEALDSBURG, CAL, Sept. 2O.-At its
last meeting the City Council fixed the
tax rate for the ensuing year at 70 cents on
the 500, the Assessors report showing a
marked increase in the value of prop
erty in this place over any preceding
year. The board also decided to improve
the Jail, and lay number of stone street
crossings in the business portion of the
city, The coming year will mark the pay
ment of the last dollar of Indebtedness of
Healdsburg, and extensive improvements
are contemplated.
In the assessment roll it Is shown that
during the past year four brick blocks were
erected, valued at $4,000, and fifty-one
residences, valued at $47. 900.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-21
MADERA,s OUTLAW TEsTIFIEs.
Larson Claims His Wife Had Attempted
to XIII Him.


MADEIRA, CAL, Sept. 2o.-The trial of
James Lawson, charged with attempting
to murder his wife, is rapidly drawing to a
close.
The prosecution closed its case this fore
noon, and it took the defense but two
hours and a half to put on its testimony.
The defendant was put on the stand in
his own behalf, and stated that at the time
of the assault he was induced by his wife
to go out into the darkness for the pur-
pose of having Sam Dalton shoot him.
Dalton ran and his wife then drew the
pistol and shot him, the bullet striking
him on the head, where there is now a
large scar. He then took the pistol from
her and shot her.
Calvin Bigelow testified that he had seen
a letter from Mrs. Lawson to Dalton telling
him (Dalton) that she was going to the
trial "heeled, and if Lawson was acquitted
she was going to shoot him before he left
the courtroom.
The testimony of Bigelow was stricken
out. The arguments will be concluded
tomorrow, and the case will go to the jury.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-21
A. Satisfactory Adjustment.
SAN FRA NcIsco, September 10. is

San FRA NcIsco, Septem Der 19, 1895.
George II. Tyson Esq, General agent Ger
man american Insurance Company, 4S5 Cal
itornio Street, City-DEAB SIR: With pleas
ure as well as thanks we beg to acknowl-
edge the receipt OF your o check for seventy
on your policies covering our mill and
store at Scotia, Humboldt County, Cal.
The prompt payment, as well as the
manner of settlement makes it pleasant
duty for US to recommend the German
American Insurance Company of New
York to all property-owners who take out
insurance and desire solid security as we'll
as prompt settlement. Yours truly, The
Pacific Lumber Company, per w. S. Gage,
Vice President.
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oAprUprD xT S1yT1 R<ppaRs
Arrest of a Man Supposed to Belong to tn
Lo1EisfMnn Mnfin.

Arrest of a Man Supposed to Belong to the
Louisiana Malta.
SANTA BARBARA, CAL, Sept. 20
Frank Morell, alias Frank Oliver, Matello
Marcello and a half-dozen other lanes
was captured at a late hour last night by
Detective Goodman of Los Angeles. Mo.
rell is wanted for burglary committed in
the latter city last winter, but he is also
suspected of being Louisiana murderer
and mem Der of the Malta, for whom the
police of the country have been on the
lookout.
Morell was preparing to reform and &c
into the fruit business in this city, havine
rented a stand on State street. A 40-calibel
Colts revolver was found in his valise, to
gether with a small sum of money anG
private papers which may prove of Interest
to the authorities.
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Crushed by a Falling Tree.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Sept. 2O.-John
Engelbrecht. contractor, had narrow
ON curbstone, experimenting some
being dug up by some laborers fell upon
him, crushing him badly. He will re-
cover, but had it not been for the limbs
and branches of the tree he would have
been killed instantly.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-21
THE AGAR At SEATTLE.E-

One of the CresU of the Wrecked SeGleI'
Brenda on Board.
SEATTLE, WASH, Sept 20-The seal
ing schooner Allie 1. Agar, Captain H. B.
Jones, arrived in port this afternoon, after
all eight months voyage. She brought
1900 skins and suffered no loss of men or
boats.
The Agar had on board William Dewitt,
one of the crew of the wrecked sealer
Brenda, Captain Locke, which was lost on
an uncharted reef on Shumshu Island,
Japan, June %. The Brenda, Dewitt says,
was out of water and endeavored to enter
an unfrequented port to replenish her
supply.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-21
SALOON MEN TO TAKE ACTION
Police Commissioners Hare Legal
Fight on Their Hands.

Police Commissioners Hare q Legal
Fight Their Hands.
STOCKTON, CAL, Sept. 20.-The Non
Partisan Police Commission, which went
into power two months ago, has large
sized fight on its hands by reason of the
indiscrimipate manner in which it ha
been refusing saloon licenses.
The saloon men are very bitter, and some
claim that poliJlcs has more or less to do
with the board action in certain instances.
The saloon men are prepared to make a
legal fight, and will do so at once.
It is learned to-day that the members OF
the board were doubtful of their position
and we're drafting new liquor ordinance
to present to the Council in the hope that
it would help them out of their trouble.
The discovery has made the saloon men
more angry than ever, especially in that
the new ordinance is said to contain a
high-Iicense clause. Saloons which have
run for years have been closed.
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Fire In s,tfs,.n FALLEN.

SUISUN, CAL, Sept. 2o.-A fire on the
ranch Of David Hale, in the Suisun Val
ley, destroyed a barn and an implement
house last night.
The loss is estimated at $780, insurance
$500. Some hired men slept in the barn
the night before, and it is supposed they
carelessly dropped matches, which were
afterward ignited by MICE