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SCOFFED AT THE FLAG.
An EnSenada Justice Tries to
Capture an American
Vessel.
SOTO ARRIVES AT SAN DIEGO.
An Order for the Arrest of Desper.
ado Feliz and His Followers
Secured.

SAN DIEGO, CALL, June 19-J. M. Soto,
the concessionaire of Guadalupe Island,
returned to-day via Ensenada,. where he
made the authorities acquainted with
affairs on the island and secured orders
for the arrest of Antonio Feliz and seven
men who kept Soto and his two compan.
ions in a state of siege thirty days, steal.
ing provisions, threatening to kill them
on sight and taking possession of Soto's
property.
When the junk Acme arrived at the
island with provisions and to bring Soto
home, Feliz and two men boarded her
and attempted to take command by
force Of arms. Soto had ordered a fias
hoisted, and called FELIX'S attention to
the stars and stripes. Feliz retorted that
he didn't care Tor that rag" and said
threatened starvation on the island forced
him to take possession. The mate of the
vessel drew Feliz aside and told him his
act was piracy, and that he would be shot
in Mexico or hanged in the United States.
This scared Feliz and he withdrew Food
for fifteen days was left with him.
The authorities at Ensenada issued an
order to FeliZ as Justice of the Peace to
arrest Feliz as pirate and robber and
bring himself and men into court Soto
objected TO this, and secured an order to
arrest the men. He has prepared claims
which will be sent to Washington de-
manding satisfaction from Mexico for the
acts of its redoubtable Justice on Guada-
lupe Island
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"that some one punched me quite forcibly
in the ribs and l turned around to see that
it was masked man, a tall fellow armed
with two pistols, which he held uncomfort-
ably close to me. Behind my fireman 1
noticed another man, a shorter one, also
masked and armed similarly. said to the
tall man, Hello, what do you want?' He
replied, we want you to stop at the next
crossing 1 asked which crossing he
meant and he said, the next main high
way l said nothing more until we were
within one hundred yards of the cross
road, when l asked here is crossing now;
do you want me to stop?' He said, Yes;
man, who seemed to be an old hand at the
business, ordered myself and the fireman
to leave the engine.
"When we were out on the ground the
tall robber told me to 60 to the door of the
express-ca awaken the messenger, and
tell him to come out. 1 did as requested,
and the messenger was equally obedient.
"The smaller robber, who seemed to be
quite nervous and ashamed of himself,
then entered the express-car, while we all
stood outside, covered by the tall man.
After the express-car. had been looted,
tour of the passenger coaches was made,
the small man searched the passengers
and dropped their coin and valuables into
the sack they carried. AS we entered the
smoking-car l noticed a man crouched be-
tween two seats on his knees, and immedi-
ately recognized Sheriff Bogard of Tehama
County. He whispered to me these words,
How many?' | replied rwo.'
''The next minute observed him taking
aim at the tall robber resting his hands
and pistol over the back of one of the seats.
At the report of his pistol the tall robber
sank to the floor. The other then shot
twice at Bogard, who walked backward
about ten feet and fell on his stomach over
seat. The poor fellow died in a few min
utes. The small robber then backed out
of the car, the while advising us to remain
In our respective positions. That is just
how it all happened"
The pursuit of Brady was never relin-
quished. Officers have been constantly
upon his trail and he has been pursued
from one hiding place to another con-
stantly.
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CAMP IN THE SANTA CRUZ,
The State Grange Institute to
Be Held in the Noun
tainS.
Economic and Agricultural Topics
VIII Be Discussed by Prom
inent Educators.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, June 19.-The pro-
gramme of the Farmers Encampment and
Summer School of Economics and Hus-
bandry, which is to be esta blished by the
State Grange in the Santa Cruz Mountains,
near Wrights and LAUREL next month, has
been announced. 1t includes course of
ten lectures by Professor E. A. Ross of
Stanford University Oh economic subjects,
and an equal number on agricultural topics
by Professors Hilgard Dickson and Wood
worth and Instructors Hayne and Shinn
of the University of California.
1t is proposed to conclude the meeting
by grand three days rally at Capitola.
which will be addressed on current topics
by eminent men. The occasion promises
to be one of great interest and value. The
encampment will begin next month and
will be the first of the kind ever held in the
State
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that his capture or death is expected
hourly. There can be no probability that
Brady will ever be taken alive and his pur-
suers fully appreciate the fact that he will
fight to the death.
The first news received of Brady where
abouts since the time he was traced to the
.Twelfth-street bridge leading into Sacra-
mento, the morning following the train
robbery near Reeds station, where brave
Sheriff Bogard and Brady's companion
met their death, was given to the authori-
ties yesterday by two ranch hands en-
ployed several miles from Biggs station.
In Butte County. These men claim to
have worked some time in company with
Brady on a ranch near Marysville, and
consequently we're intimately acquainted
with him. Early yesterday morning they
encountered Brady, who was driving on
the road leading in the direction OF Red
ding. They positively identified him and
informed the officials of the fact and an
immediate pursuit was instituted.
1t is claimed that the authorities have
been conversant with the fact that for over
month Brady has been in hiding at Mig
ger tent, noted rendezvous for hard
characters, situated on the road leading
from Marysville to Downieville. This re-
sort is underground and is connected with
hundreds of old mining tunnels, which
lead through the hills i'll every direction,
affording means of exit which would be
impossible to guard. Here, it is claimed,
have gathered together noted outlaws from
all portions of the State. In the past year
there has been but one Sheriff who had
the nerve to invade the locality and it is
claimed that he possessed friends among
the outlaws sufficiently powerful to guar
antee him protection.
This resort is presided over by an old
woman, who rules the inmates with a
hand of iron, and has established such a
complete system of espionage that it is
simply an impossibility for any outsider
to obtain entrance without discovery.
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Occidental are candidates. Deputy Grand
Arch Hoag will be elected noble grand
arch, and J. Devote of San Rafael has no
opposition for deputy grand arch.
The report of the noble grand arch
shows that so far in 1895 five groves have
been instituted-Italia Grove No Eat Port
land, Orangevale Grove No. 1O2 at Orange
vale, Wellington Grove No. at Yelling
ton, Ottawa Grove No. 103 a. Guerneville
and Golden Star Grove No. 1O4 at San
Francisco. Three charters were surren-
dered during 1894, those of Napa Grove
No. 46, Union Grove No. 6 and Rainier
Grove No. 3, the latter consolidated with
Seattle Grove No. 2. In January Magnolia
Grove No. 81 surrendered its charter and
consolidated with Los Angeles Grove No.
so. The total number of groves now in
cluded in this jurisdiction is seventy-four.
The Grand Grove will conclude its labors
tomorrow. An open-air concert was given
by the Independence band this evening,
followed by grand ball at Turn Verein
Hall
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REDLANDs, NAN OF IRON.

FrGak Tetter's MrecnIons Recosery
From, a Terrible EaIJ.
SAN BERNARDINO, CAL, June 19.-
The town of Redlands was treated to a
surprise to-day by the appearance of Frank
Vetter, the Southern Pacific brakeman
who six weeks ago was hurled $50 feet
through the air from runaway freight
car. Vetter will go back to work this
week.
Vetter's speedy recovery is scarcely less
marvellous than his escape from death.
His left leg was broken. skull fractured
and jaw broken in two places. Except a
light swelling on the jaw, where the bones
were united with silver wires, Vetter
bears no visible marks of the injuries and
says he never felt better or stronger in his
life. His rugged appearance gives con-
firmation to this statement. This after
noon, accompanied by friend, Vetter Wis
ited' the scene of the accident and meas
ured for himself the so long PAGES be-
tween the point where the runaway car
left the track and the place where his body
struck the ground.
Long leap" he remarked laconically.
"Would not like to risk it again.
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three minor appeal cases, sustaining the
groves. Very little legislation came be-
fore the session. The proposition to divide
the State into two or more divisions, with
different officers in charge of each, was de-
feated. A special committee of five was
appointed to consider the recommends
tions of the noble grand arch, relative to
providing for the aid of members of lodges
where treasures are depleted, and report
plan at the next session. Resolutions OF
thanks to the ST. Helena Grove and Olive
Circle for their hospital BILE entertainment
of the Grand Grove were passed unani-
mously.
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FIGHT AT CLOSE RANGE.
The Slayer of Sheriff Bogard
Thrice Brought Down by
Bullets.
ARE COMPELLED TO RETREAT.
Ammunition Of the Assailants Gives
Out-Search for the Wounded
Outlaw.

REDDING, CAL, June 19.-William
Brady, the murderer of Sheriff Bogard,
Tehama County's brave officer, is either
lying dead in the brush that lines the
banks of Clear Creek, three miles south of
Redding, or, badly wounded, is cropping
around the country in vain attempt to
escape.
This afternoon at o'clock Constable
George Martin of Cottonwood passed Brady
on his way out of Cottonwood. Martin,
who had in his possession picture Of the
murderous robber, readily recognized him,
and going back to Cottonwood secured the
assistance of Mart Bowers, and the two
followed Brady's tracks north as far as the
Clear Creek bridge.
Here they lost the tracks and started to
cross, but no sooner had they stepped
upon the bridge than Bowers discovered
Brady's horse and cart standing along the
edge of the creek about 100 yards above the
bridge. Brady had a splendid horse and
cart, which he had evidently stolen. Bow
ers and Martin turned back and proceeded
to the spot.
They could not see Brady, who was lying
quite over the grasscovered bank, but as
soon as Brady heard the two men ap-
proach he suddenly sprang up and aimed
his rifle at them. At the same time Mar
tin raised his shotgun and sent charge of
No. shot into the robber, who fell back
ward. AS he fell his gun was discharged,
the charge passing close to Martins head.
Bowers sprang from the cart and began
shooting at Brady with large revolver.
Brady jumped to one side of Martin S
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BENSoN,S SLAYER HELD.
He Is Charged Nth the Murder by the
C0rOner's jury.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, June 10. The
Coroner's inquest in the case of William
Benson, who was killed by Joe Rodriguez,
was held this afternoon. The witnesses
examined were John Benson, brother of
the deceased, their companion John
Storey, the three Spaniards, Pete and
John Sawyer and Joe Rodriguez, and two
men, Carl Osterhus and l.. A. Cleveland,
who were present a short time during the
row. The testimony was about the same
as the facts published in the CALL.
The jury's verdict was "that deceased
came to his death by internal injuries in
flicted by one Joe Rodriguez, and we
charge him with the killing of the said
William Benson"
Immediately after the verdict was rem
dered a complaint was sworn against Rod
riguez by John Benson, and he was taken
before Justice Gardner and held to appear
for examination in the Superior Court.
The funeral of the murdered man was
held this morning, interment being made
at Evergreen Cemetery.
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ARRESTED IN SACRAMENTo.
A San Rafael Bicycle Thief Run Do,c,
Jy Officers.

Ly Officers.
SACRAMENTO, Call, June 19.-Harry
Guth, alias Cline, was arrested by Police
man Rutherford this evening on warrant
received from San Rafael charging him
with grand larceny. On June Cline went
to the bicycle store of NJ. S. Hotchkiss in
San Rafael and rented bicycle, claiming
that he was an employe of hotel in that
place. He rode the wheel to the depot
and took the first train for San Francisco
The following day an officer traced him
and the stolen wheel to Oakland and from
there to San Jose.
Cline arrived in Sacramento Saturday
night and went to the bicycle store of L. 7.
Anderson, where he stated that he was on
tour of the State, and having exhausted
his finances desired to borrow enough
money on his wheel to enable him to tel.
egraph for funds. The agent loaned him a
small sum, but his suspicious being aroused
by the mans demeanor he notified the
firm of Mohrig & Morrell in San Francisco
that he had a wheel of the make for which
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The salary of the grand secretary was

The salary of the grand secretary was
reduced from 800 to $75 per month.
Grand Secretary Knarston declines to be
a candidate for reelection. J. J. Mollison
and J. f. Martinoni of San Francisco. and
DR.. Charles Phipps of Oakland are can
didates for the office. 1t is rumored that
Past Noble Grand Arch George w. LOWE
of Redwood is coming in as a dark horse.
For grand marshal the fight is between
D. P. Brown and II. J. Collier of San Fran
cisco; for grand guardian, Heath of Fair
field, Brand of Eureka and Morrill, of
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RAID ON sONOMA VINES.
A Stage Party Thrown Down
a Steep Grade Near
HOIliSter.
LOSS OF A VICTORIA SEALER
Fresno People Involved in q
School War-A Suicide at
WatSOnVille.

EUREKA, CAL, June 19.-Cyrus Bald
ridge, representing the California, Oregon
and Idaho Railroad, arrived to-day on the
Pomona. He has proposition to present
to the people of Humboldt County, where
by Eureka will be. made the Western ter
minus of transcontinental railway, con-
meeting with the Northwestern system at
Caspar, Wyoming.
The purpose is to build from San Fran
cisco to Red Bluff and then from Red
Bluff TO Eureka. There is some talk oil
bonding the county for $500, 900 as bonus
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horse and using the animal as shield
opened fire at Bowers, who with the other
side of the horse as his shield returned the
fire. At the first volley Brady fell, but was
quickly on his feet again. Bowers was
shot in the hand, the end OF one finger
being nearly severed. Two charges from
Martins gun took effect in Brady's body,
and he twice reeled and fell.
Martin and Bowers ran out of ammu-
milton, and were compelled to retreat.
Martin sprang behind tree and got away,
while Bowers fell into Clear Creek and
narrowly escaped drowning. Brady's
horse was shot in the shoulder, while the
animal belonging to Martin ran away,
smashing the cart. which was found late
this evening some 300 yards from the scene
of the fight.
Bowers and Martin came to town and
notified the officers, and posse has since
been securing the country for the robber.
Late this evening a man named Beaumont
saw a man answering Brady's description
leaning against a rock on small hill near
the scene, and on investigation blood was
found on the rock.
Brady had selected an admirable hiding
place. 1t is a small grove of trees located
on the bank OF the creek opposite, but out
of sight of McCoy's house. He had in his
cart, which was secured and brought to
town, plenty of provisions and feed for his
horse.
It is thought Brady was mortally
wounded and will be found lying dead
along the creek somewhere when the search
is resumed at daylight. A CALL CORE
spondent was at the scene of the shooting
fifteen minutes after the affair occurred.
Pools of blood showed where the battle
ragged. Brady dropped his cartridge box,
hut took his rifle with him.
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STORY OF THE HOLD-UP.
Sheriff Bogard Shot Dotcn After Killing a
HighaUdyrndn.


The Oregon Express train, known on the
railroad timetable as No. Is, was held up
by two masked men just after leaving
Wheatland early in the morning of March
80 That the plans of the robbers did not
meet with success throughout was due to
the pluck and nerve of John Bogard, the
Sheriff of Tehama County, who gave his
life in manly effort to thwart them.
Added to the boldness of the hold-up, the
fact that the two highwaymen rode to the
scene of the robbery on bicycles gave the
affair widespread notoriety.
The story of the hold-up, the killing of
one of the robbers and the death of
Sheriff Bogard is best told in the account
given by Engineer BowseT of No. Is i'm
mediately after the tragedy.
at was when we were about half mile
this side of Wheatland." said Mr.. Bowser,
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SoNoMA CROPS DAMAGED.
Lnrdsio's of Grosshoppers in the NortheYr,
Portion of the County.

Lnrdsion of Grosshoppers II, the Northern
Portion of the County.
SANTA ROSA, CAL, June 19.-Reports
from the northern part of the county in
dicate that grasshoppers are doing consid-
cradle damage to crops in some sections.
One farmer who, in mis- vineyard, had over
forty tons of grapes last year says he will
not have enough this year to pay for pick
ing, owing to the work of grasshoppers.
Another farmer, who lives not far from
Geyserville, says that grasshoppers
damaged his crops very seriously.
Inquiry among all farmers here to-day
from the country failed to find where hop
pers had done any damage in this part of
Sonoma County.
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War,n Weather Down the Coast.

SAN JOSE, CAL, June 19.-This was the
hottest day OF the year, the thermometer
registering 1O4 deg. at 3 o'clock. At 3
O'Clock yesterday afternoon the ther-
mometer registered 101 deg.
SANTA CRUZ, CAL, June 19.-The
weather to-day. was the warmest of the
year. The mercury reached 80 deg. This
evening cool breezes prevail.
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been sustained by reason of ditching Silva
did on his land which, plaintiff alleges,
worked to his great injury. There is a
formidable array of attorneys on each side,
and the courtroom is full of witnesses
brought from the southern part of the
county to testify in the case The case is
being tried before Judge Crawford. 1t re-
quires the services of an interpreter to OBJ
tain evidence from many of the witnesses.
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The ste,yart Diporce Case.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, June 19.-The case
of Elizabeth Stewart against DR.. j. A.
Stewart for divorce and division OF COM
munity property is on trial before Judge
Breen after repeated postponements. To-
day was devoted mostly to the reading of
letters written by the defendant, who was
resident of China, to the plaintiff, who
resided in Scotland.
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Concerts ON the San = orenro.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, June 19.-At a
meeting of citizens this evening the prop
osition of giving operatic performances on
the river during the summer season was
discussed it being the intention to engage
the Tivoli or some other operate company.
A committee, consisting of Mayor Effey,
J. F. Cope, F. Mattison, w. T. Jeter and
D. c. Clark, was given charge of the matter.
A stage is to be erected on the river, with
scenery and acoustic properties.
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SCHOOL TAR At FRESNO. 800 500
Vigorous Protest against the Ousting of
Principal Hedton.

FRESNO, CAL, June ia movement
TO dismiss T. L. Heaton, Superintendent of
the city schools, is exciting Fresno
people. Heaton is warmly supported
by almost every business man and
parent in the city. while the pupils. gradu-
ates and teachers have circulated petitions
10 the Board of Education urging that he
be retained. The opposition on the School
Board is thought 10 arise from the personal
disfayor in which some OF the members
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BRADY,s HIDING PLACE.

4 Noted kendezrous There Desperadoes
Hold Forth.
1 SACRAMENTO, CAL, June ia dis
patch received here tonight from an up
country official states that William Brady,
the train-robber and murderer of Sheriff
Bogard, had been wounded and was then
surrounded in densely wooded piece OF
country in the vicinity of Redding and
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Robbed a jacksonville Store.

WATSONVILLE, CAL, June 19.-Jacob
Boehler's store was entered by burglars
last night, they taking away goods and
iewelry to the value of several hundred
dollars. Boehler is away on camping
trip, and the store is in charge of clerk.
There is no clew to the burglars.
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Toss OF 4 r1CToRIA sEALEE
The Rosie OfescsC Goes Dotcn OF the
JGpanese Coast.

VICTORIA, B. c., June ia brief
cable from Hakodate announces the loss OF
the Victoria sealer Rosie Olesew off the
Japanese coast. Captain Whidden and all
of the crew and the catch OF 600 sealskins
were saved The vessel was valued at
$4,000 and insured for $4,000, and was
owned by Munroe & Grey of Victoria.
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hold Professor Heaton. A meeting of the
board will be held tomorrow night, when
the matter of the dismissal will be settled.
At the last meeting of the board, business
men, parents and graduates. made ad
dresses, all strongly urging that no change
be made
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they are agents. They notified the author
tiles in San Rafael, who telegraphed to the
Sacramento police and the result was
Cline's arrest.
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SUICIDE At JACKSONVILLE.
Losses Incurred in "Suit Club" Cause
n TaiLO1's Death.

a ToiLOr'S Death.
WATSONVILLE, CAL, June 19.-Fritz
Vetter, merchant tailor, died this morn
ing from poison, self-administered. Vetter
had recently been drinking, and became
melancholy through business troubles.
He organized suit club and thought he
was making a profit on each suit, but when
he figured up the cost he found that he
had lost s14 on each suit. This fact caused
him to be depressed. He was conscious
when discovered by an employe, and said
he was tired of living. Vetter was native
of Germany and about So years of age He
leaves married daughter, who resides in
Berkeley.
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ACCIDENT NEAR HoLLIsrER.
Thrilling Experience of Four Grand off
cers of the -Ndtfre Sons.

HOLLISTER, CAL, June 19.-As car
riage containing four of the grand officers,
Native Sons OF the Golden West, was com
ing down the Cienega grade to-day, wheel
broke and the whole party was thrown 10
the canyon below. The driver retained his
no d on the lines and guided the four-horse
team clear of the struggling passengers be-
low. Although rolling down steep de
clivity of several hundred feet none OF the
party were more than slightly bruised.
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to inquire into the grievances against the
San Francisco and North Pacific Railway
Company. They were received by several
prominent citizens, who presented state
ments showing that the rates, both passen-
ger and freight, should be the same as the
Napa railroad under Southern Pacific