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The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30
THE NEWS OF SAN JOSE,
OrchardistS Interested in a Ma.
chine Designed to Protect
From Frost.
Crop Prospects in the Valley Are
Encouraging-Mrs. Lovett Sues
for a Divorce.

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 29-Orchard-
lists are evincing much interest in ma
chine, designed to produce a cloud of
vapor for the protection of fruit trees from
frost, that is completed and ready for trial
on the w. c. Anderson fruit ranch on the
Almaden road. 1t is claimed that the con-
trivance will prove much more successful
than the smudge fires sprayed with water
that have heretofore been tried in orchards.
The machine consists of a large sheetiron
furnace designed to be moved through the
orchard upon a sled or wagon. The fur
mace door is in the rear and half dozen
chimneys carry the smoke from the upper
part of the furnace. Around the front and
on both sides of the furnace is wire net
ting that holds a packing of stable refuse
and straw about eight inches thick. On
top of the furnace also is layer of manure
and straw.
The straw packing is kept wet con-
stantIy, and in the furnace is kept up a
good fire, fed by the brush from the or
chard. 1t is claimed that two men can
start the machine moving at 3 o'clock in
the morning and before 6 o'clock they will
have bank of fog enveloping an eighty
acre orchard twenty feet high, which will
absolutely protect the fruit buds from the
frost. If the principle of the machine
proves a success it can he greatly improved
upon in the construction.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30
7EMPLET0N EL0PEMENT.
Mrs. Minnie Nelson Leaves Her Husband and
Children and Fiees With q Tray
eHno Musician,

TEMPLETON, CAL, March 29.-Consta-
bic f. G. Tillman OF Salinas Township has
offered reward of $50 for the arrest Of
Charles Paulson and Mrs. Minnie Nelson,
who eIoped from this city on March %.
That the flight of the couple was accom-
plished in true pioneer style is evident
from the following description of them
selves and their vehicle, as contained in
notices scattered broadcast over the coun-
try:
The woman was of medium height weight
about $50 pounds, light completed, scar on
brown cape and black hat. The man is heavy
set with a light mustache and hair the same;
weighs $50 pounds.
Their wagon was light lumber wagon
painted green, striped with yellow. with more
than the usual amount OF stripping: it had
large sideboards and a large brown top, emf
grant style, with window hole in the back
The horses were a gray, buckskin and small
black or brown with a white stripe In its face
When H. Nelson returned home last
their absent mother. Neighbors informed
him that Mrs. Nelson had eloped with
Paulson, and had gone for San Jose. He
at once started In pursuit, but after trac-
ing the runaways TO Niles lost the trail
and has since been unable to locate them
PauIson is a musician who travels with
Transforming theatrical companies
When he appeared in this City Mrs. Nelson
was struck by his dashing style and
naughty air, and Paulson had no trouble
in persuadlng her that future greatness
was in store for her behind the footlights.
She is but 25 years old and comely, and
when she left with the musician it was
with the presumed intention of becoming
a theatrical star.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30
Indignation Runs High When
His Presence Is Made
Known.
DEPUTY sHERIFFs IN CHURCH.
Authorities Guard Against Demon.
Stration-Angry Meetings on
All Sides.

FRESNO, CAL, March 29.-Fresno was
on the verge of another uprising tonight.
Evangelist Johnson, who a few evenings
ago was requested by committee of citl-
zens to leave the city and never return,
came in from his rural retreat this fore
noon and participated in the services at
the K-street Methodist Church to the ex-
tent of offering up a prayer. The public
had settled down to the CONVICTION that
the community was fairly rid OF Johnson,
and, therefore, little attention was paid to
the rumor yesterday that he would at
tend and take part in the services to-day.
Johnson availed himself of this calm.
Deputy sheriffs were distributed through
the audience during the services, but all
passed off quietly and orderly. Few
persons aside from the membership knew
of Johnson's s presence in the city, so that
up to 1880 O'Clock no demonstration OF
anv kind was made. But this evening
there were angry mutterings, and john
sons name was coupled with threats In
every place where men congregated. Not
until the evangelist retired to the home OF
some parishioner and the lights in the
residences began to disappear did the
excitement subside. Even Johnson's
friends pronounce his course in returning
as foolhardy. If any violence is done all
agree that he would be wholly to blame.
Rev George Morse of Pasadena, who is
a wealthy champion of Johnson's cause,
preached the sermon in the church this
forenoon. The official board of the
K-street Church, wherein Johnson pro-
claimed his libel on the daughters OF
Fresno, published an address to the public
in this mornings Republican. 1t is a tenn
perate and well-worded document. 1t
deprecates the unfortunate affair, and
claims that its authors were the very first
to brand Johnson's offensive statement as
false and that further consideration of the
offense was under discussion when the af-
fair reached the public through the press.
There were no personal signatures to this
address.
Johnson it is learned, had been hiding
on George Church's ranch about three
miles southeast OF town.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30
STANFORD VS.. BERKELEY.
Schedule for the Intercollegiate
Baseball Games Has Been
Arranged.
An Erroneous Report That Lange
Was Coaching CALIFORNIA;
Players.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY. CAL,
March 29.-The schedule for the intercol-
legiate baseball games between Berkeley
and Stanford was arranged to-day at a
conference between Managers Bernard P.
Miller OF Berkeley and Watson of STAN
ford. One game will be played on the
grounds of each college, and the third on
neutral grounds-at San Jose if possible.
The schedule is as follows: April % or "a
game. on the Stanford grounds; May 2,
on Berkeley grounds; May 8, at San Jose
possible.
In order to accustom the teams to the
grounds of their opponents, each will play
a game on them with some outside team.
A game will be arranged between Berke-
lev and Santa Clara College for April 18
on the Stanford grounds, and Manager
Watson will arrange a game with either
the Reliance or the university clubs team
to be played on the Berkeley grounds in a
few weeks.
Great interest is being shown in baseball
here. The men are practicing faithfully
and are in fine form. Several interesting
games will be played within the next few
weeks. On Saturday the Varsity will meet
the California team, composed of ex-Stan-
ford and Berkeley stars, under the cap
taincy OF Jack Sheehan, stanford 80.
This team recently defeated Berkeley,
1913 On April II, junior day, the '97'99
baseball talent will try conclusions with
a team chosen from 90 and '98. The game
will be very exciting as the teams are
evenly matched.
The published report that Bill" Lange,
the famous outfielder of Chicago's team of
'95, and a resident of Oakland, is engaged
in coaching the Berkeley team, is erron
eous. Lange was at one time negotiated
with by Berkeley to serve as their coach,
but the negotiations fell through for finan-
ciaI reasons. Money was raised at Stan
ford by popular subscription, and Lange
was secured as a coach for the Stanford
team, and spent three weeks at Stanford
in that capacity. Lange never coached
the Berkeley team, and is at present
practiclng with the Chicago team at Gal
weston, Tex.
During the three weeks coaching by
Lange the team made great provement.
and his departure for Galveston was much
regretted by the players. He Is active,
patient and a skilled player, and impaired
much OF his own activity and earnestness
to the team. Captain McLaine is follow
ing the methods and sugge stions of Coach
Lange to good advantage, as shown by the
irorroyement of the team.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30
AT SCHUETZEN PARK.
Slim Attendance at the Butts and Only
Few Matches.


Few Matches.
At Schuetzen Park but few marksmen
put in an appearance during the day. A
half dozen club members were matched
for dinners and refreshments, couple of
guards from the State Prison at San Quen-
tin tried their skill and few struggling
members of the Naval Battalion put in
an appearance.
During the morning, Clubmen Baden,
Lange and Ehrenpfort shot two scores, the
prize being a dinner, to be paid for by the
loser. The points made were:
Baden first ten, 2O4: second ten. 2OS.
Iange, first ten, 1855; second ten, 2Ol.
Ehrenpfort, first ten, 1911: second ten 212.
During the afternoon Messrs. Utschig,
Fl. Plageman and Lange contested with a
team composed of Messrs. Baden, w.
Ehrenpfort and A. Ehrenpfort. The scores
made were: Utschig 100, Lange 72, PLACE
man 70. total 254, against w. Ehrenpfort
81, Baden s5, A. Ehrenpfort 104, total 286.
The small attendance at the range is
accounted for by the fact that yesterday
being fifth Sunday" in the month, was
an off day. Next Sunday Will be held the
grand free-for-all shoot on ring and honor
ary targets.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30
To Be Guests of MN Tnlley.

MILL VALLEY, CAL, March 29.-Mill
Valley is preparing to entertain the school
teachers of Marin County, who hold their
convention here the first week in May.
The Mill Valley Improvement Club has
appointed various committees to take
charge of the affair, and present indica-
tions point to a successful and enjoyable
reception. This will be the first conven-
tion of any kind ever neld in Mill Valley,
and consequently great arrangements are
being made to entertain the guests.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30
DIR. HEMPHILL SPOKE.
.'Strong Men" Discussed Before the
Young Mems Christian Association.
Free Lecture by DR.. Jordan.

The Rev. DR.. John Hemphill, pastor of
Calvary Presbyterian Church, spoke to a
large audience in the Young Mems Chris
tian Association Hall yesterday afternoon
upon the subject of "Strong Men," He
took his text from the First Epistle of ST..
John, first chapter, fourteenth verse: II
have written unto you, young men, be-
cause you are strong"
To-morrow night President David Starr
Jordan OF the Stanford University will de-
liver free lecture in the Y. M. G. A..
Auditorium upon "The Yellowstone.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30
MURDER At FAIk OAKS.
Japanese Kills and Buries One of His
COst1lfryDteH.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, March 29.-Fair
Caks colony, settled this winter near this
Guy by General Howard and others, has
resorcied its first crime. Last Tuesday
nkht Japanese named Lakauye killed
ole of his countrymen with an ak and
buried him. The tragedy was not known un-
tifo-night, when Lakauye was brought TO
the CITY by one of his countrymen and
tuned over tn the officers. He admits
tha he killed and buried a man Tuesday
nig.t, but says the latter went to his room
and tried to murder him with an ak. He
was rounded, but got the ak away from
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30
INSPECTOR OF BAKERIES.
The. Supervisors Will Be Petitioned b,
Journeymen to Create tho Once.

The. Supervisors Will Be Petitioned by
Journeymen to Create tho ONCE.
A mass-meeting of the German bakers
and confectioners was held st the labor
headquarters on Turk street yesterday aft
ernoon.
President Rough presided. Gustav Post
Ter. Leo Gassen and P Ross Martin ad-
dressed the meeting.
The chair appointed committee of five,
consisting OF P. Ross Martin, g. Postler,
Otto Grassmann and Emil Rough, to wait
on the Mayor, Supervisors and health
officers for the purpose of having an in
spector of bakeries appointed. A motion
carried urging Labor missioner Fitz-
gerald to continue his good work in puri-
tying the underground bakeries OF this
CITY,
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30

farmer residing near Lincoln this morn
ing found man stretched across the rail-
road track. He dragged the stranger from
the rails, but the man, who showed signs
of insanity, insisted upon returning Be-
ing unable to control him the farmer went
for help, and while absent passing train
struck the stranger, who had again lain
down upon the track. and cut him in
twain. The name of the stranger is un-
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30
Deserted by HIS Countryn,en.

SAN JOSE. CAL, March 29-Another
charge of murder has been placed against
Wong Now Gee, the Chinaman who shot
and killed two of his fellow-laborers at
Laurelwood farm, about five miles south
of Santa Clara, couple of weeks ago, and
tomorrow he will be arraigned in Justice
Dwyer's court for the killing OF Gee All
Lung, his second victim. Wong Now Gee,
who is confined in the county Jail. has
been entirely deserted by his countrymen.
He spends most of his time lying in his
bunk crying.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30
Football at Suisuu.

SUISUN, CAL, March 29.-The Suisun
Valley team defeated the Howards of San
Francisco in football game to-day by a
score of II to 4. The local team put up a
good game. For the visitors Smith, Ra-
cines and Middlemas played in fine form.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30
U1u Conrene at Sacramento.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, March 29-On
Wednesday next the twenty-ninth annual
convention of the California State Sunday
school Association will convene in this
city alu continue in session on Thursday
and Friday. 1t is expected to be one of
the best-attended conventions of that body
vet held, and The programme prepared
shows that the proceedings will be OF un-
usual interest.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30
Sues for a Dtporce.

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 29.-Frances E..
Lovett has sued Charles E. Lovett for
divorce on the ground of willful desertion.
The Lovetts were married in this city in
1890 and lived together until early in 1895,
when Lovett deserted his wife. The plain
tiff alleges that she supported her husband
during their entire married life. There
are no children and no community prop
prtV
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30
SANTA CLARA VALLEY CROPS.
An Encouraging Outlook for the Gro,cers
of Fruit.

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 29.-While the
prospects for large crop OF fruit in Santa
Clara Valley are good at present, this is
the critical period in the development, and
it will be some weeks before results can be
predicted with any degree of certainty.
Much fruit has formed and set well and is
growing, but causes may arise in the COM
ing month to make it drop. Moorpark
apricots will be light in the valley, but
reports of very good crop come from the
section around Los Gatos. There is every
indication of abundant crops of prunes
and peaches.
The recent warm rains have done an inn
mense amount OF good. The hay and
grain crops in the low lands are looking
well.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30

his assailant and killed him. Then he
buried him and went about his work next
day. The Coroner will have the body ex-
humed to-morrow
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30

The recent census of Germany shows q
population Of 81. .75S,364.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30
Su0,v at Seattle.

SEATTLE, WASH, March 29.-Nearly
an inch of snow, preceded by more or less
hail, fell here to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30
Cause of Tacoma Womam's Deaf

Tragedy Near lincoln.
SACRAMENTO, CAI.s March q. "a
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-30
MarcMsc Station, MoMrns.

MARYSVILLE, CAL, March 29.-James
w. Humphrey, one of Sutter County 8
richest farmers, died suddenly from q
stroke of apoplexy at noon to-day at the
age of 10 years. He was pioneer of this
section and a Mason. At one time he re-
sided in Oakland, but his late home was
near Marcuse Station. A widow, son and
daughter survive him.
Cause of Tacoma Womam's Deaf h
TACOMA, WASH, March 29-Dr. NJ. F.
Van Buren filed sensational death GER
tificate to-day in the case of Mrs. Lizzie
Ulham. 90 years of age, who died here
Yesterday. The certificate charges that
the cause of death was 'quack patent
medicine" administered by woman not
licensed to- practice medicine in the State
of Washington. The certificate states that
the remote cause of death was impoverish-
ment OF blood. The case will be brought
before the county medical society and
legal steps will probably he taken against
the woman who prescribed tho medicine.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-12-01
AN AGED COUNTY


fet Write In Soil aud Citizens-Brooke
County Ono Hundred Years Old ye.ier-
day, hut tho Centennial Celebration VIII
NotTake Place Untli Next Spring.
Yesterday was the centennial OF the
organization NJ Brooke county, but the
people OF that community have post
poncd the Observation-Disclosures in conmem-
grafton OF that event until next spring,
and wisely. too.
Brooke county has figured very prom
incntly In affairs Of state and the world
OF letters, having had the honor OF the
residence OF the late Bishop Alexander
CampDell, founder OF tho Christian
church. and OF which the late President
Safllelu was not only connected with
put local preacher of Its tencts. There
was also Phillip Doddrldge Of fair
fame, and historian OF the earliest days
OF the republic, and.the author of Dodd-
ridges Notes on Virginia. Brooke coun.
~ has the honor also of the fealty and
citizenship OF the late DR.. WI. Bates, jr.,
the father-ln-law OF DR.. W. J. Bates, jr.,
man or parts, and:nt one time the pres
ldent or the Northwestern Bank, now the
National Bank OF West Virginia, of
which MIR. John Wagner Is now the
cashier These men have all passed TO
their rewards, and deserve more than
che passing tribute of n sigh" In their
lifetime they not only made their inilu-
ence felt In local circles, but brought the
name OF Virginia to the recognition OF
the. galaxy of states that formed the
Union and reflected credit upon the Pan
handle territory OF what is now the fair
est and most prosperous abiding place
OF the new state OF West Virginia.
Bishop Campbell, a man of the finest
Intellect and quickest Intelligence OF his
day, and Phillip DoddrIdge, weru mem
bers Of the famous constitutional con-
ventior of Virginia of 1S29-'30. There
they sat with such men as James Madi-
son. John Randolph and Chief Justice
Marshall, men who left indellble marks
on the pages Of their country's history.
1t was In this convention that DOdd-
ridge and Campbell protested against
the basis OF representation on behalf of
that part Of Virginia west Of the ALLIE
Ehenies, fighting for a representation
based on white population alone. They
did not succeed rs history has related,
but they left q prophecy behind them,
not handwriting on the wall that re-
quired Daniel to interpret, the state
ment Of their occult wisdom, that the
day would soon see the sun shining on
a new state separated by the Blue Ridge
chain OF mountains. Daniel Webster,
in the United States senate, repeated
this prophecy. but 1t was not given unto
any Of them to live to see that prophecy
fulfilled. 'E'
No wonder then that Brooke county
has reason to be proud, not only on ac-
count Of her age, but OF her earlier citi-
zcns who gave her honor and frightened
her escutcheon.
Brooke county, by the way, was named
a ter the governor of Virginia who occu-
pied the executive chair at the time the
county was erected. one hundred years
ago, being sliced off Ohio county. All
hats off 10 Brooke county to-day, and
may she live long and prosper
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-12-01
BUSINESS FAILURE


Several Wheeling FtrmmT
The news of the assignment of, Mr..
Humphrey Williams. the well-known
dry goods man, OF Martins Ferry, yes
ierGay, was a great surprise to the peo-
Pc The deed was filed in the probate
court at st. Clairsvllle. Mt an early hour
yesterday morning. The assignment IS
general one, and IN the papers attorney
II. h. McCOmbs Is named as the u.s.
s.Enee. The assignment includes every
'hlng OutYldc % exemption. Approx
ma.ie!y the liabilities are about 1900
ana may rcach Il higher figure. The as
fct9 viii probably equal the liabilities.
The Dc!npain Dry Goods Co.. Speyer
Bros. and Kraft, Frank &c Co., of;Wheel-
ing. are among the principal Wheeling
'rrditOrN
The depressed condition Of the, times
N" pat two or three. years. the credit
tystcm. and light sales the past two
months. were the chief causes OF the aS-
SiEnEcnt. 2.nd this was precipltatcd by
,Hr apprehension OF creditors who held
PAPER. Mr. Williams has the sympathy
me entire community. He not only
Conducted the dry goods store. but con-
lthued TO work in tho rolling mills and
nIhctd portion OF his mill ear1Ingy In
,he store to ltceptt going. He lost every
Tnit ne had by the failure Of bank at
RICHMOND, Va. when he resided there.
ana after moving TO Martins p,erly he
Invested considerable money In the Ohio
'lty Nall Company and lost It when the
company failed In 1876
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-12-01


Governor elect Atkinson was in the
city yesterday attending to legal bust
ness.
W. e. Patterson, o young attorney Of
Wheeling. was in the city yesterday on
legal business.
A new switch board has been put In ut
the Baltimore & Ohio telegraph office
and an additional wire connected.
Four new boilers arrived over the Bal
tlmore & Ohio for the penitentiary and
were hauled there yesterday by r j..
McFadden.
A deed was admitted to record IN Clerk
Lewis office yesterday conveying from
Abraham Miller and wife to Elizabeth
McCracken, eleven acres Of land In Cam
eron district: consideration $3.50.
Two marriage licenses were issued
yesterday: Samuel W.Sta!ty. aEed2l, and
Jennie Hummel aged II; John W. Youn-
kens, aged %, and Cora B. Clayton,
aged II. All are from Moundsvllle.
The telephone company is stretching
an extra insulated wire between here
and Wheeling and connections are being
made to 1t from every telephone In the
city with return wire and q cut Off to
serve as protection when lightning
strikes the wires.
The Mound City Sand Co. has been
organized and leased the property of
Hess, McMullen 6 Co.. lying near the
Baltimore & Ohio depot for - term of
five years. Excavation was begun yes
terday for a railroad siding and q place
to erect the machinery for loading the
product. 1t is understood to be the in
tention OF the company to take out all
the sand between the'railroad and Tenth
street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-12-01
Criminal Captured.

A colored man, who gives his name
as William Bell and says he came from
indianapolis, beat an Italian, whom he
ran across near Cambridge into insen-
slbIlity and then cut his clothes Into
shreds In search of money he thought
he might have hid upon him, was caught
by Marshal Phillips. of Cambridge, in q
Baltimore & Ohio freight car yesterday
and brought here for safe keeping until
evening, when he was taken to Cam
bridge for trial. The row occurred on
the railroad track and the colored chap
even cut his clothes and then left the
dago lying along side of the track.
Some boys saw the row and reported to
the police and search was made. The
dago was cared for and the marshal fol-
lowed the clue this way. He saw his
man in box car at Burton and he stop
ped at Lewis Mills and waited for the
freight, and when it came up he locked
his man in and came to this city. Both
men are strangers. The negro says
they call him Charlie Gladstone. but that
his right name Is William Bell.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-12-01

OIL CITY-River feet 8 inches and
falling Clear and cold.
WARREN-River feet. Cloudy and
cold.
GREENSBORO-River 70 feet 0
inches and falling. Cloudy and cold.
Thr, Adam Jacobs Is due up and down
on Tuesday
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES L. feet 10
inches and falling. Cold and fair.
PITTSBURGH 1l.6 feet and
stationary at the dam. Clear and cold.
STEUBENVILLE- 10 feet 0
inches and rising. Clear and cold Pass
ed tlown-The Ben Hur, X eys tone State,
Ark, Ida Budd, Percy Kelsey, James Mo.
ran. John Moran. Pacific No. 2, w. s.
Edna. Resolutc. Samuel Clarke. Volun-
teer. Fred Wilson. John A. Wood. Fall
lie, Josh Cook, Beaver and Ed. Roberts,
Passed up-The Belle MCGOWAN.