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The San Francisco call., 1896-06-04
THE SAN JOSE WILL CASE
Mrs. Emma L. Parker, the Con.
testant, Takes the Witness.
Stand.
Tells of Her Life and Incidents Leading
to Marriage With Edward
Parker.

SAN JOSE, CAL, June 3-Mrs. Emma
L. Parker the contestant of the will of the
late George II. Parker, was called to the
witness-stand this morning. She testified
that her maiden name was Emma L.
Hough and that she was born IN East Ber-
lin, Conn.,, in 1851.
Shortly after her birth her parents
moved to Plantsville, about fifteen miles
away. After her fathers death in 1863
she lived with her aunt, Mrs. Seed, in the
same place.
In 1868 Mrs. Emma Parker went to
Brooklyn and for awhile worked in a con-
fectionery store, afterward was employed
in housekeeping in New York. In ISL
she came to San Francisco and sought en-
ployment.
She then went to Virginia City in the
| employ of James Mitchell, remaining nine
or ten months, after which she returned
to Plantsville, Conn. She was in Hart
ford, Conn.,, with friend, Mrs. Smith,
one day in Novem ber 1872
She passed by chance Edward L. Parker s
store and being attracted by something
look at it. The next day she received q
letter from Edward Parker asking her,
with her friend, Mrs. Smith, to call and
! take lunch with him and go out driving.
She did so, and frequently after that
went out driving. Emma and Edward
Parker were married in June. 1863 in New
York by Rev. G. C. Houghton. She mar
She was not really widow, but for some
time prior to her marriage with Edward
Parker had pretended to be one.
"When | left my home and went to
Brooklyn l was engaged to man in our
village" she said. MY mother was very
anxious for me to marry him, as he was
we'll off. did not want to, as he was very
back home and asked him to release me.
He would not and my mother insisted on
my marrying him. [ returned from
Brook yn with a considerable sum of
money given me by my mother to buy my
wedding outfit. There l confided in
Miss Law, who was great friend of mine.
"She advised me to go away with the
money / had, write home and tell my
mother | had married. | went off to San
Francisco and wrote my mother that /
bad married man named Brown. | had
little idea of the suffering and trouble that
would result from my foolish action"
Before she married Edward Parker she
told him the whole story. She married
under her assumed name to prevent talk
Edward and Mrs. Parker lived at the
house of Mr.. and Mrs. Noah Pomeroy at
Hartford, Conn.
After about four weeks she and Jane
Pomeroy could not get on at all together.
Jane Pomerov seemed insanely jealous of
Edward Parker. On one occasion Jane
Pomeroy offered her large sum of
money if she would leave her husband,
telling her that Edward had ceased to care
for her. Finally Edward and herself
moved to the United States Hotel in 1874
One evening George III. Parker came into
their room, saying that he had been sum-
moned from California by dispatch from
Jane Pomeroy.
While he was in Hartford Jane Pomeroy
endeavored to poison his mind against
Mrs. Parker, saying she used to tend bar
This statement, the witness declared,
George Parker found untrue.
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SAYS MCKINLEY
WILL Be NAMED.
Continued from First Page.

ming mate, believe, generally is expected
to do the hard work and the heavy pull
ing"
For once Speaker Reed hopes that the
Republicans at ST. Louis, no matter whom
they nominate for President, will adopt
straight-out gold platform. so that this
year, in case the Chicago convention de-
clares for free silver, the fight may be
made on the direct issue. When it was
suggested to him that Senator Quay had
intimated that the Pennsylvania platform
was good enough for any one to run on,
the Speaker said:
81 think any straddle of the financial
question by the st. Louis convention
would be a grave political mistake
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THEIR LAST SPIN.
Yale Oarsnen Preparing for Their De
parture to England.

Yale Oarsnen Preparing for Their De-
pnrture to England.
NEW YORK. n. Y, June 3.-The Yale
crew will give their oars final dip in the
waters of Lake Whitney on Thursday,
preparatory to their departure for Eng
land on Saturday morning. Originally
the crew was scheduled to take their last
spin on this side of the Atlantic Friday
afternoon, but Bob Cook has found it
necessary to alter the programme
"The reason for changing the first
plans" said Mr.. Cook yesterday. 'is owing
to the fact that it requires some time to
fix the shells and have them ready for
shipment along with the boys.''
Concerning the condition of the crew.
Mr.. Cook is emphatic in his statement that
every one of his s'boys" is trained as fine
as he possibly could be, and, naturally
enough, feels elated over this fact.
tThe boys are in splendid shape" said
Cook. tIn fact, they could not be better.
AS for the work they have shown in pre-
liminary trials, am more than satisfied.
They took spin Monday and showed up
to and above expectations for this early
day. On this score | fear nothing. unless
one of them or more may be unfortunate
enough to show a sudden reversal of
FORM"
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Hiahness walked in front of the stand to
lead the winner out, the cheering was re-
sumed and continued until the horse and
his owner reached the weighing-room.
The Prince of Wales reached the Victoria
station on his return to London at sis
P. NJ. He was heartily cheered as he
aIighted from the train and entered his
carriage to be driven to Marlborough
House, where he gave dinner to the
Jockey Club at 80 this evening.
The Standard says that st. Frusquin re-
turned to the weighing room with a
broken stirrup leather. His jockey, T. J.
Loates, however, says that the leather
was broken at the last stride and it's break
ing did not affect the result in the least.
Surprise is expressed that Mr.. Brassey,
the owner of Tamarind should have
started that horse in the race, in view of
his performance and the way in which he
was regarded IN the betting, 1000 to 1 be-
ing offered against him; but his action is
explained by the fact that he merely
started him as peacemaker for Bay
Ronald
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BASEBALL IN THE EAST.
Some Good York Us Done OF, Several OF
the Diamonds


the Diamonds.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 3.-The
local team felded without an error and
batted when hits were needed. The visi-
tors errors were costly. The fielding OF
Hulen and Hallman and the batting OF
Sullivan were the features. Score:
Philadelphias. s........O1 l1l0O-7 O
Cincinnatis ...............OO OO20l O000-3 IL 4
Batteries Taylor and Clements, Fisher and
Vaughn. Umpire-7sdurst
BROOKLYN, n. Y, June 3.-The first
five runs scored by the Brooklyns to-dav
were sent IN by Corcoran, who hit safely
each time he came to the plate. Daut
pitched another fine game and kept the
few hits scattered. Score:
Brooklyns ns................OO O2O2Ol1o-6 10 Z
Batteries-Daub and BurriII. Hart and U McPar.
land. Umpire-Sherdan.
BALTIMORE, MD, June 3.-The cham
pions won the sixth consecutive game o1
the season from Pittsburg to-day. 1t was
bitterly contested by both. Score:
Baltimores ...... ........3 100000 {
Pittsburgs. ...............O 100000 II
Batteres-Hofer and Robinson, Killen and Sug
den Umpires-W Weidman and Keefe
BOSTON, MASS, June 3-Close fielding
on both sides characterized the game
to-day. Nichols was the more effective o.
the pitchers. Score:
Bostons. ................2 20261OO 3O-14 l6 Z
Louisvilles. .............O ..OO1 % 500 10 5 10
Batteries-Nicbols and Tenney, McDermott and
Warner Umpire-Lynch.
NEW YORK, N. Y, June 3.-The
Chicagos managed to win from the New
Yorks to-day because they hit the ball
harder. Clark was relieved by Bowen
after five innings. Friend was effective
up to the sixth, when the New Yorks piled
up five runs. Score:
New Yorks. ............1 O0OO51 O-S 10
Chicagos.. ...............0 204 202 3-l4 Ia s
Baueries-Clark and Farrell, Friend and
Donohue. Umpire Henderson.
WASHINGTON, D. c., June 3.-To.
days game was a great battle between
Mercer and Young, with the honors about
even. In the ninth inning singles bv
Rogers and Brown and Joyce's two bagger
tied the score. In the tenth Mcclure s
three base hit and Roqers' out put Wash
ington in the lead, but Burkett's homerun
again tied the score. Tebeau was pu. out
of the game in the tenth inning for abus-
ing Umpire Emslie. The game was called
at the end of the eleventh inning on ac-
count of darkness. Score:
Washingtons. ......O 90 OOO2lO-3 g Q
Clevelands.. .........1 000O0O1O /
Batteries = Mercer and Mcguire; Young Val
lace and thinner Umpire, Emslie.
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a MOST IMPORTANT LANDING,
EvervthinO That the Insurgents Are
Greatly in Need OF.

WASHINGTON, D. G. June 3-Gon-
zales de Quesada, the Cuban Charge DAT
fairs in this city, has just received word
that Colonel Rafael Portuondo has landed
safely in Cuba. He was accompanied by
100 men, among whom were DR.. Carlos
Poey, surgeon of the party resident of
this city and two young Baltimoreans,
Osman Latrobe, nephew of ex-Mayor
Latrobe, and Mr., fanny. The cargo con-
sisted of thousands of rifles, cartridges
and dynamite, besides artillery of which
the army is in need. 1t is the largest
landing made. Colonel Portuondo is the
Secretary of State. He came to this
country ON leave of absence and attended
the debates in Congress. He belongs to
the bluest blood of the island and is a
lawyer of distinction.
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4 GREAT RACE FOR LIFE.
Chased and SheHed by Spanish
Cruiser.

Cruiser.
NEW YORK, n. Y, June 3.-A special
dispatch to the Recorder from Jackson
vile, Fla, confirms the report of the land
ing of fli5ustering expedition in Cuba
by the steamer Three Friends.
The dispatch also says that among the
Americans who were landed were John
Lynn of Jacksonville and young Latrobe,
a son of ex-Mayor Latrobe of Baltimore.
A former general in the French army was
so on board, it is said. Continuing, the
dispatch says:
Although the Three Friends landed
without trouble the voyage was not with
out exciting incidents, chief of which was
the chase of the flibusters by Spanish
cruiser. This chase occurred on the after
noon OF May q when the Three Friends
was hanging off the coast of Cuba waiting
for signals from the shore. a Spanish
cruiser sighted the steamer and gave chase.
Through glass from the deck of the
Three Friends the cruiser could be plainly
seen, the flag of Spain flying from her
staff. In her military top several Span
iards were observed taking turns at the
glass. There was nothing but the open
sea ahead of the Three Friends, and she
made for it at lively gait, but not one
that would jeopardize the engines.
"Soon there came puff of smoke from
the Spaniard, then a roar and shell went
shrieking over the Three Friends. This
was too much for Captain Broward, who
was in command of the Three Friends,
and he sent shot at the Spaniard from
the 12-pound Hotchhiss gun. Several
shots were exchanged.
Meanwhile the Three Friends wasprov-
ing her speed and gradually gaining on
the cruiser, which seemed not to relish
the shots from the filibuster. 1t was a
great race for life. in fact, race in which
the stake was more than hundred lives,
so that when the warship gradually sunk
away below the horizon there was general
rejoicing on board and great confidence in
the ability of the little steamer to clean
out anything the Spaniards have in their
navy.
"That night the Three Friends lay out
at sea. The next day, May %, she again
approached the Cuban coast and receiving
the agreed upon signals she landed her
men and arms at night without inter
ference.
Captain Broward is reticent about the
Laurada, which left this port few hours
before the Three Friends. He says the
Laurada was bound for the eastern end of
Cuba and thinks she ought to put in at
Jamaica.
at is said Captain Broward received
$50, 900 for landing the men and arms"
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thing all right and he was passed. Shortly
afterward box of candy containing two
letters was sent aboard addressed to Lopez
for parties in this city. Lopez opened one
OF the letters and took from 1t some money
and threw the letter overheard.
This action excited the suspicious of the
police and he was Immediately arrested
and taken ashore.
Lopez had only lately been pardoned as
an insurgent and was about to leave Cuba.
His arrest is likely to be the cause of 9TH
ers, as the party who sent the packages on
board has been under the surveillance OF
the police for some time
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ON EASTERN TRACKS.
Stegfrjed Easily Wtns tho Jacentle Stok
at Lakeside.

StegfrJed Easily Wtns the J,4centle Stake
at Lakeside.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, juno 3.-Siegfried at
II to easily won the juvenile handicap at
Lakeside to-day. Hazel Hatch and Sunny
were the only winning favorites.
Six furlongs, Hazel Hatch won, Joe Mancini
second Rubber Neck third. Time, 1:2O.
Six furlongs, Excuse won, Inspector Hunt
second, Pert third. Time, 20:
One mile, Sunny won, Freddie L. T. second,
Kirk third. Time, :49A.
Juvenile handicap, five furlongs, Siegfried
won, Provident second, Easter Eve third.
Time, 1 :06.
second, Altojune third. Time, 2O1%
six furlongs, Cora Havin won, Loll1e Eastin
second, Dominica third. Time, 1:2OL.
OAKLEY RACETRACK, OHIO, June
3.-OnIy one favorite won to-day, the
other events going to outsiders and second
choices.
- Five and halffurlongs, Gid Law won, Black
stone second Huffman third. Time, l4%
SIX and half furlongs, Hartford Boy won,
Canewood second, Katie S third. Time :25
Four and half fur!ongs, Ollean won. Cappy
second. Princess Teck third. Time, :5S.
One mile and sixteenth, Urania won Souf-
fe second, Won't Dance third. Time, :55Z.
Six and q half furlongs, Chicot won, Aimee
Goodwin second, Judith third. Time, 1854
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, June 3.-ln spite q a
sloppy track three favorltes won to-day
Satyr in the second, Helena Belle in the
third and Sunburst i'll the fourth.
Six furlongs, Mordette won, Hush second,
Dennis third. Time, 1872.
Four furlongs, Satyr won, Dunmore second,
Prince Louis third. Time. :56.
Seven furlongs, Helena Belle won, Petrarch
second, Albert third. Time, 1 :33.
One mile, Sunburst won, Battledore second,
Mopsy third. Time. l :4612.
Six furlongs, Sligo won, Linda second,
Leader Ban third. Time, 1:1715.
Six furlongs, The Kitten won, Bravo second,
Joe third. Time, 1:19.
NEW YORK. N. Y, June 3.-The fea-
ture of the second days sport at the spring
trotting meeting of the New York Driving
Club was the remarkable performance OF
Baron Crisp in the 2:24 class. He won as
he liked in straight heats, finishing each
mile on jog.
2:15 class, trotting, Ernsie won, Nutshell
second, King Albert third. Best time, 2:1S15.
PA class, trotting Baron Crisp won, Grain
Hastings second, Piloteen third. Best time,
2:15M.
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4 DECIDED SENSATION.
Spain May Demand the EStradition
6H Cuban FiIibItsters.

Spain May Demand the Entradition of
6H Cuban FiIibusters.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 3.-A de-
cided sensation was created among the
Cuban residents of the city to-day when it
was rumored that the Spanish Government
may demand the extradition of all those
who have engaged in hlibustering e1pedi-
tions from this country to Cuba. 1t is
said that Spain will claim that the expedi-
tions come under the terms of the treaty
with the United States of extraditable
offeEses, as the offense was committed on
Spanish soil.
Senor de Lone, the Spanish Minister, is
reported to have taken eminent legal ad-
vice on the question, and to have received
assurances that he can legally demand the
extradition of the filibusters from Presi-
dent Cleveland.
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Tulare County Wins.

FRESNO, CAL, June 3.-Judge Carter
to-day decided in favor of the defendant
the suit of Kings County against Tulare
County. Kings County sued for its share
of $4,000, which had been collected by
Tulare County in redemption of swamp
lands. Kings County was formed chiefly
from the territory of Tulare County, and
it claimed share of the redemption fund.
The case attracted a great deal of interest.
and Judge Carter gave it very thorough
consideration before rendering decision.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-04
GENERAL LEE IN HATANA.
ATrest Of a Harper's Weekly Artist-The
Rebels DestroH q Fridge.

HAVANA, CUBA, June 3.-Genelal Fitz-
hugh Lee, who was few weeks ago ap-
pointed United States Consul-General here
to succeed Ramon o. Williams, arrived
here early this morning on board the
steamer Mascotte. General Lee was accom-
panied by his son and his private secretary,
Mr.. Jones.
Thomas Dawley, an artist in the en-
ploy of Harper s Weekly of New York
was arrested at the trocha to-day and
brought a prisoner to Havana. where he
was locked up at the police headquarters.
Mr. Dawley is charged with having been
in communication with the rebels.
The insurgents have destroyed the rail-
way bridge between the Duran and Guara
stations in the Province of Havana
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FIRE IN SANTA cRnz.

Too Cottages Are Destroyed and Ad5a-
cent buildings Slightly Damaged.
SANTA CRUZ, CAL, June A fire
broke out at 12:45 this morning on Rail-
road street, near Laurel. Two unoccupied
cottages were burned down, and only by
the good work of the Fire Department
were the adjoining buildings saved.
williamson & Garrett warehouse caught
fire in the gable, but the flames were not
allowed to spread. Loss $4,000. The cot
tages belong to Frank Gett.
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KERN COUNTY CONTEST.
hestdents of an Irrigation District Il
Vote on characterization.

hesadents of an Irrigation District to
Vote on incorporation.
BAKERSFIELD, CAL, June 3.-The
question of disincorporating the Kern and
Tulare Irrigation District will be voted
upon by the residents of the district on
June IL. A gentleman who has interests
In the district informed CALL corre-
spondent to-day that it was more than
likely the issue would carry. The district
has been organized for six or seven years,
and during this time about $50, 900 has
been collected and paid out, principally
for surveys and rights of way, except that
$1,000 was paid to John Baker for two
miles and half of river front near his
place, and which constitutes about all the
assets of the corporation
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Chief Arthnr Re- Elected

OTTAWA, ONT, June 3.-P. II. Arthur
was reelected chief of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers to-day. C. Sal
mons was reelected second grand engi-
neer and editor of the Journal. The po-
sition of first grand assistant engineer
went to George "A. Kell of Point st.
Charles. Montreal.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-04
SANTA Rosa CONTEST DECIDED
Co<ad Fails to Gust street Conn,fssioner
McMiuu.

McMfnn.
SANTA ROSA, CAL, June 3.-The jury
in the case of Cozad VS.. McMinn brought
in verdict for the defendant after short
deliberation to-day. The plaintiff in this
case endeavored to prove that com bina-
rion had been entered into by members
of the American Protective Association
to defeat him for the office Of Street
Commissioner at thelast city election.
He offered in evidence an alleged copy
of an agreement between the opposing
candidates whereby the winner was to
bear the losers campaign expenses and
pay all election expenses, and declared
that the purity of election law had been
violated. The jury thought differently
and assessed the costs to the plaintiff.
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Passed the Steamer La,.raao.

BOSTON, MASS, June 3.-A dispatch re-
ceived in this city to-day from Baltim ore
stated that the fruit steamer Bowden,
owned by the Boston Fruit Company,
which arrived in Baltimore from Polt
Antonio, has passed the alleged flibuster-
ing steamer Laurada near Watlings ISL
ands
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IN UNLUoKf INsURGENr.

Arrested liter Bef1a0 PdrdOned and Vas
about to Ledre Cuba.
KEY WEST, Fla, June 3.-Jose Lopez
was arrested on the steamer Mascote to-
day as she was leaving the harbor of
Havana. Orders had been issued to search
Lopez, who had been an insurgent. and if
anything of a suspicious nature was found
on him to arrest him. The police had
finished the search. and reported every
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San Luis, Maid of. Houor.

SAN LUIS OBIsPO, CAL, June s.
Miss Dicie Graves, daughter of Attorney
Ernest Graves of this city, was chosen by
the. Board of Supervisors to-day to repre-
sent this county at the Monterey cele.
bration ON July 7.
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L. A. ". Sanction and ryan,f.r.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. June 3.-Chair-
man Gideon of the L. A. W. has granted a
sanction for June 6 to the San Francisco
Cycling Association. Charles II. Hill of
Fresno, Cal, has been transferred to the
professional class.
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portunity. The people are aroused; our
issue Is at the front and cannot be OBJ
scured by other issues"
Mr.. Pepper will enter upon his work at
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Fntnl Gas Ernlosian.

PARIS, FRANCE, June 3.-An explosion
of gas occurred in the Foncanse mine, near
Rochebelle to-day, killing twenty-five
miners.
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There are 4S.790 persons in the Russian
settlement in New York. The next largest
colony of these is in Philadelphia with
1879
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Bicycle Record BROKEN.

LONDON, ENG, June 3.-The two-mile
bicycle record was broken at Catford to-
day by f. Pope, who covered the distance
in 3:47 LIS.
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rIEws OF Il WAsHINe1oN MN.
Delegate White Desires tho Defeat of
ClereEdnd's Forces.

DeIegdte WhHe Desires Che Defeat of
ClereLand's Forces.
SEATTLE, WASH. June 3-Discussing
the National Democratic Convention at
Chicago to-day, Hon. William III. White,
delegate from this State. who held office
during Cleveland's first term, said:
"The silver people will capture the con-
vention and be bosses of the situation.
want to see 1t. | want to see dead fair
fight against Grover Cleveland and his
friends, the goldbugs."
Asked as to his Presidential preferences,
Mr.. White replied:
Il think that am for Richard P. Bland
OF Missouri, but can't say that am COM
mitted 10 him; neither will l say that
will or will not vote for him. We want a
man who is all right on the silver question,
and we know that Bland is all right"
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Republicans Win at Phentn.

Republicans Hin at Phenfn.
PHENIA. ARIz., June 3.-At the city
election yesterday J. D. Monihon, Repub-
liean, was chosen Mayor over John Bur
ger, Democrat, by 80 majority. The prop
ositlon to fund the city's Indebtedness was
carried