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The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11
Shepherd & Collum Accused Of
Setting Fire to Their
Woolen.Mill.
THEY DENY THE CHARGE.
Declare It to Be a Plot of Insurance
Companies to Evade the Pay.
ment of Losses.

WOODLAND, CAL, March 10-Since
the destruction by fire of the Woodland
wooden mills on the morning of January
% speculation as to the origin Of the con-
fagration has formed the theme for gen.
eral conversation. Officials of this city,
assisted by Detective Thomas Bury of San
Francisco. have been diligently working
upon the case for the past three weeks, and
now openly announce that charges of arson
will be preferred against the Woodland
woolen-mill proprietors and at least one
other person within the next five days. 1t
is claimed by the officials that the convic-
tion of the suspected persons is inevitable.
Two attempts were made to burn the
property-the first on the evening of jan
uary %. when the flames were discovered
in time to prevent the destruction of the
building. On the morning of the 29th the
property was again fired and burned to the
ground. 1t was given out that two men
who had been refused employment at the
mills on the day previous to the fire ap-
piled the torch as means Of revenge.
The officers allege that they have in
dubitable evidence in their possession;
that they will prove that rags saturated
with a combustible fluid were taken from
the building at a certain time by persons
whose names are in their possession, and
afterward used as torches IN the destruc-
ton of Woodlands chief industry.
Messrs. Shepherd & Collum owned only
the stock in. the mill, which was insured
for SIS, 900. When asked to-day by CALL
correspondent if they had any statement
to make, Mr.. Shepherd said:
'All / know of this matter is what
have heard on the streets. l understand
that suspicion that we started the fire
which destroyed our plant rests upon
CoIlum and myself, and that should we
attempt to leave town we would be
arrested. We have done nothing wrong
and have nothing to fear.
Zone reason" continued Mr.. Shepherd
"why we know the officers suspect us is
that thus far they have failed to interview
either Collum or myself.
1--WE can prove where we were at the
time both fires occurred, but do not be-
lieve it will ever be necessary. We do not
fear arrest, and believe the whole matter
lies with the insurance companies in their
attempt not to fulfill their Obligations in
the payment of the policy. Representa-
tive insurance agents from San Francisco
on several occasions have visited the mill,
and were apparently well satisfied. If
there was any faul: to find in the amount
of our policy they were the ones to COM
plain"
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11
Friends of the White Metal
Urged to Support Allen
and Morgan.
CONFRONTED BY A CRISIS.
BImetallists Enjoined to Strike for
Financial Independence in
November.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, March 10.-The
following resolution was to-day adopted
by the State executive committee Of the
American Bimetallic party of California :
WHEREAS, The gravest crisis ever reached in
the history of the American people now lmme-
diately confronts us, and the ensuing Presi-
Dental election must decide for all time to
come whether we as a people must pass under
the degrading and enslaving yoke of the Eng
lish money power and thus surrender the In
dependence won for us in 1776; now then, in
view of the mighty issues at stake and for the
purpose of securing for our people the can
didacy of men eminent alike for their un-
swerying patriotism and unsurpassed states.
manship,
RESOLVED, That we indorse the candidacy OF
Senator Morgan of Alabama for the Presidency
and Senator Allen of Nebraska for the Vice
Presidency, and earnestly and anxiously com
mend them to our fellow-citizens throughout
the Union,
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11
TO ENJOIN SAN DIEGO.
An Attempt to Percent Reduction OF
Water Rates.

Water Rates.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, March 10.-A bill
in equity was filed in the United States
Circuit Court this morning asking for an
Injunction to perpetually restrain the
city of San Diego from enforcing an
ordinance cutting down the rates for
water supply. The petitioner is the San
Diego Water Company. The Board of
Aldermen and board of delegates of San
Diego wanted a horizontal reduction Of
water rates, and on February 30, 1896, an
ordinance was passed embracing this
reduction.
The petitioner claims that the reduction
is too radical, and will not result in enough
revenue to pay the operating expenses
The bill sets forth the cost of construction
and the improvements, and goes into
elaborate detail as to the cost of operation
and the interest on bonds and other out
standing obligations. 1t claims that the
city exceeded its authority in making such
a radical cut in rates.
SAN DIEGO, CAL, March 10.-The San
Diego Water Company this afternoon
commenced action against the city of San
Diego for the purpose of having the recent
water ordinance adopted by the City Coun-
Gil declared void and of no effect; and, fur
ther, to have new ordinance adopted fix
ing the rates at a figure that would allow
$50 600 for interest on the company's
bonds, $4,000 for operating expenses, $50
900 for decay and depreciation, plant,
taxes, insurance, etc, and per cent on
the capital stock. The total increase asked
for is not stated, but it cannot be far from
$225, 900 annually, whereas it is claimed in
the complaint that the income to be de-
rived from the ordinance just adopted can
not be more than $4,000.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11
REPUBLICANS OF KANSAS.
They EIect Delegates Instructed to Vote
for Mckinley.

WICHITA, KANs., March 10.-The Re-
publicans of Kansas in convention to-day
declared, by formal resolution, their pref
erence for Major Mckinley as the nominee
of the party for President. The resolutions
were also conspicuous for the omission Of
any reference to the monetary question
The reelection of Cyrus Leland, chairman
of the State Central Committee, as Kansas
member of the National Committee, was
favored by the delegates.
The convention organized with ex-Chief
Justice Albert H. Horton as temporary
chairman and J. Q. Royce of Phillips
County secretary. A telegram of greeting
TO the Republican Convention of Ohio and
expressive of the loyalty of Kansas Re-
publicans to Mckinley was sent to Colum-
bus The following were chosen delegates
at large to the st. Louis Convention:
Cyrus Leland, Nathaniel Barnes, Thomas
]. Anderson, NJ. NJ. Murdock and Carl A.
SWenQsSOn.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11
MONGOLS IN 4 FIR ACAS.
One Is Shot Through the Heart and An
ofHer HiH Die

One Is Shot Through the Heart and An
other VIII Die.
SAN JOSE, CAL, March 10.-Wong Man
Chez, Chinese laborer employed on the
Laurelwood farm, five miles from San
Jose, shot and instantly killed Yee Yuck
Nam and fatally wounded Gee Ah Sing.
The men were laborers, employed on Mr..
Agnews' seed farm.
A row occurred in the forenoon between
the three Chiuamen, and Wong Man Chez,
who did the shooting, left his work be-
cause his companions had insulted him.
When they finished their work in the
evening they returned to the Chinese
bunkhouse and again made insulting re-
marks Wong Man Chez drew a pistol
and fired four shots, two of which took
effect in Yee Yuck Nam. One of the
bullets entered his heart. killing him in
stantly. Two other shots we're fired, both
the bullets entering Gee All Sings body.
and he is expected to die before morning.
There was only one other Chinaman
present at the time, and he is very reticent
in regard to the affair. The murderer
came to town and gave himself up to
Sheriff Lyndon.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11
Salmon Choking the Santa Ynes.

SANTA BARBARA, CAL, March TO-
The report comes from the north that
salmon are running up the Santa Ynez
river in large numbers, and the prospects
are good for millions of fish this season.
This is the first time in many years that
salmon have bred in. the upper waters of
the Santa Ynez, the water usually being
so shallow in the valleys that the few fish
were speared when they attempted to pass.
With the railroad terminus close by,
salmon spawning up her stream and popu-
lation rushing in at the rate of 100 per cent
year, Lompoc IS guaranteed season OF
unusual prosperity.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11
SANTA BAkBAR1'S CHARTER.
A Substitute for tho City's Defective Ordi-
nance Code.

n Substitute for tho City's Defective Ordi-
nance Code.
SANTA BARBARA, CAL, March TO-
The discovery was recently made that the
municipal government OF this city has for
soma time been conducted under defec-
tive charter, an essential section 'of the
present charter having been repealed with
out substitute by the State Legislature,
thus leaving no provision governing the
service of Mayor and Council. This is a
serious hiatus in the law, which might in
validate titles to land acquired within the
city limits during the past few years. and
the Board of Trade has set seriously to
work to correct the deficiency. At its in
stance a committee of five responsible men
were appointed they to nominate board
of fifteen freeholders, to be elected by the
people at the forthcoming election, for the
purpose of framing new charter.
The board has now been selected. As
the need of the new charter is recognized
on every hand, the town will probably
soon be working under new laws and be in
position to correct any defects in titles
transferred and purchased in good faith.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11

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The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11
CALPELL4'S E-ROBBER.
John Schneider Arraigned for Ttco Hold
Ups Near Ukiah.

John Schneider Arraigned for Ttco Hold
Ups Near Ukiah.
UKIAH, CAL, March 10.-John Schneid-
er, the alleged Calpella bandit, was to-
day arraigned in the Superior Court in
this country on two charges of robbery.
He is accused of having on December 81
las. stopped the southbound stage from
Willitts to Ukiah and taken therefrom the
express-box and its contents SIS in gold
coin; and with having robbed the north
bound stage over the same route on Janu-
ary 15 securing $17 and the express-box.
Schneider stated that he had neither
property. money nor means to employ an
attorney. The court thereupon appointed
J. C. Ruddock and W. G. Poage to defend
him. He pleaded not guilty to both
charges. If he is ready for trial the case
will be taken up the latter part of this
week.
Schneider is the man who, while resist
ing arrest, shot and badly wounded ex-
Sheriff Standley.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11
REPJBbICAN NOMINEES.
Il. p. Main the Choice of His Party
for Mayor.

Il. p. Main the Choice of His Party
for Mayor.
SAN JOSE, CAL, March 10.-The Re-
publican City Convention met this evening
at Eintracht Hall. Judge f. E. Spencer
presided over its deliberations. The pro-
ceedings were harmonious and resulted in
the nomination of the following ticket:
Mayor-E. P. Main.
Treasurer. n. Ewing.
Chief OF Police-J. A. Kldward.
Street missioner-Colonel A. G..
Bennett.
Councilmen-FirstW Ward, C. NJ. Erkson
Second Ward, ]. P. Fay; Third Ward, F.
?. Montgomery; Fourth Ward, Louis
Pau.
School Trustees-First Ward J. R..
O'Brien; Second Ward, E. H. Wemple
Third Ward, w. H. Brundage; Fourth
Ward, Charles Hammond.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11
Steele Vas Renominated.

KOKOMO, IND, March 10.-At the Con-
gressionaI convention held in this city
to-day by the Republicans of the Eleventh
District Major George W. Steele of Marion
was renominated for Congress by accla-
M ation The convention passed strong
Mckinley resolutions.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11
SANDSTORM RAGING.
Railroad Traffic lnterfered With 1,
Southern California.

6OutNSTH CAtVOTIetHs
LOS ANGELES, CAL, March 10.-Great
clouds of sand are racing across the sage
brush and cacti-dotted country between
Cucamonga and Cotton, ana for the first
time in the history of Southern California
railroading traffic has been interfered with
by this kind of atmospheric disturbance.
The wind commenced blowing in the Gu
camonga section early last evening and
has continued all day.
Assistant Division Superintendent Prior
is il receipt of advices to the effect that
several miles of the road is covered with
fine sand. which makes it utterly impos-
sible for trains to pass over. A large force
of men is now on the scene trying to clear
the road, but as fast as the sand is shov-
eled out it is blown back. 1t will be i'm
possible to clear the road till the wind
abates. Trains are on both sides Of the
storm-swept section and will remain there
till the wind goes down.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11
WITH MILITARY HoNORs.
Mtltttdnsan Joab PotUelps Body Inferred
at San Jose.

at San Jose.
SAN JOSE, CAL, March 1o.-Thefune-
raj of Joab Powell, one of the oldest men,
bers of the National Guard in this city,
was held this afternoon from Company
BIS armory, where impressive ceremonies
were conducted. His body was buried
with military honors, the funeral process
sion being headed by Company B and the
Fifth Regiment band.
Powell had been a member of the militia
for eighteen years. He first joined Com
pany G of Petaluma, but fourteen years
ago was transferred to Company of this
city. At the time of his death he was
quartermaster-sergea of Company B.
The deceased was AZ years of age and a
pioneer of this State, having crossed the
divide in 1S49, when only three months old.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11

Fred and Frank Hood. capitalists of Santa
Rosa who own extensive orchard interests
near Woodland. Both are experienced
fruit and cannery men,.
Their proposition 10 the business men is
that if a bonus of $500 is forthcoming
thew will erect $4,000 plant That
means that $4,000 will be distributed dur
ing the fruit season to geearners of this
city. A meeting of citizens and business
men will be held to discuss the PROPOSE
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11
To Con,pIete R,.iIdinns

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 1o.-Sec-
retary Carlisle sent to the White Hous,
to-day an estimate of an appropriation of
SIG, 900, necessary to complete the public
building at Kansas City, Mo-, and an esti-
mate of 800. 900 for completing the public
building at Omaha, Neb. In each the esti-
mate is in addition to the limit of the cost
of the buildings.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11
For the National Unirersttv.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 1O.-The
bill incorporating the National University
of the United States was to-day favorably
reported to the Senate. 1t grants a char
ter to the university, provides for it's gov
eminent. grants it tie ground in the city
of Washington designated By President
Washington as a site for a National uni
versity and appropriates $4,000 for the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1897, and
So. 900 the year following.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11
THE FRANCHISE GRANTED.

San jose Saratoga Electric Line Noac
Seems Assured.
SAN JOSE, CAL, March 10.-lt is now
almost certain that the proposed electric
road between this city and Saratoga will
be constructed. The Council last evening
granted the petition for franchise through
the city, and the same will be offered for
sale on October Ia. 1t is not believed that
any trouble will be experienced in obtain
lag franchise from the Board of Super
visors. OF the $4,000 bonus required by
the promoters but few thousand are yet
to be subscribed.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11
ELECTIONS IN MINNESOTA.
Party Lines Not Closely DraUn aud
Honors Dirided.

ST. PAUL. MINI, March 10.-Elections
were held in two-thirds of the cities and
villages of Minnesota to-day. Party lines
were not closely drawn. The labor ticket
carried everything at Grand Rapids; the
Republicans carried Aitken, Northfield,
Preston and Morris. The Democrats car
red Graceville and White Bear and the
Independents carried Melrose.
In the excise fight the license men made
notable gains. The no-iicense people
gained a great victory at Siayter, however,
reversing the vote of two years ago and
carrying the town by majority OF one.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11
Tet~rans to Camp at Tentura.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, March 10.-The
next encampment of the Union Veterans
Encampment Association of Southern
California will be held at Ventura during
the first week in July. The executive
committee so decided at meeting at the
Hollenbeck Hotel this afternoon. Repre-
sentatives from all the southern counties
were present. The last encampment, held
at Santa Monica the first week in August,
was great success.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11
REPUB1IcANs coNGRArU1ArED
Pleased by the denomination of Brod-
crick, Curtis aud Long.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 10.-Rep
resentatives Broderick, Curtis and Long
of Kansas were generally congratulated
to-day by their Republican and Demo-
cratic associates upon their denominations
yesterday. All three are Republican
mem bers of the House. Mr.. Broderick is
now serving his third term and Mr.. Curtis
his second Mr.. Long has the seat in the
present House that was formerly filled by
Jerry Simpson OF Medicine Lodge, who
was conspicuous as a Populist leader in
the Fifty-second and Fifty-third Con-
presses.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11

who robbed Charles Bergman of $40 on
the Los Gatos road on the evening of Feb
ruary 20, and who subsequently made his
escape from several officers IN this city
after exchanging fusillade of shots.
Halberstadt was captured at Bakersfield
by Constable Charles ]. Oswald. Deputy
Sheriff Gardner at once left for Bakers
field to identify the man and bring him to
this CITY.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11
NO sENAroR THIS SESSION.

I,apossibIe for the kentucky Leg'stnt"re
to Break the Deadlock.
FRANKFORT. KY, March 10. - The
BODY of the late Senator Weissinger was
sent to Louisville at noon to-day, Senators
and Representatives escorting 1t to the
depot The joint session convened at
noon. with all agree ment that only three
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11
WOODLANDS NEW VENTURE.

Proposed Establishment Of a Camnery
by santa Rosa Capitalists.
WOODLAND. CAL, March 10. - The
business men of this city are enthusiastic
over the prorosed establishment Of can
merry. The projectors of the er rterprise are
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11
Treasmrv Gold Reserve.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 10.-The
pold reserve at the close of business stood
at $126, 265, ,O1O. The Withdrawals for the
day were S192. 900.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11
HALBERSTADr CAPTURED.

Bnkersfeld Officers Arrest tho Santa
Clara County Bandit.
SAN JOSE, CAL, March 10-Sheriff
Lyndon this morning received word of the
arrest of August Halberstadt, alias George
Miller, the highwayman and ex-convict
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11
NEW TO-DAY.

A foul breath il
one of the greatest
Affections that a mau
or woman can have.
An amiction not
only to themselves,
but to those with
whom they come in
contact. A foul
breath is a dreadful
discourager of affec-
ton, or rather of the
demonstration of af-
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11

Now that the sale is craving
to a close the crowds are getting
thicker
yesterday it was almost i'm
possible to handle all the trade
and handle it as we would have
liked to. To-day we promise
better serWce-more statesmen
added.
As many have said, it's one of
the 7 wonders. The possibility
of getting New Spring Styles at
the beginning of the season, such
clever garments and such a grand
selection, is battling to many
But we want to wind up our
series of safes with fitting echat
Just one gaze into our window
and you'll get an idea of how
qreat the values are.
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ATLANTA. GA. OCT l---fenry MA-
r-r. d negro Vrs iyu-hed near Grim
tHls morning. Yesterday b. committed
"a criminal assault on Miss Blanche GRAY,
a refined young lady. who Vas returning
% her home from q vislt 20 q relative n
Henry county. Miner as captured llfe
az night. and as taken before Mss Gray d.
Sac Identified him. and he then e0ul1sfe II
90 the crime and said that he regretted
j.. o. leaving the Grays' home. Nil
ner broke aay. Lut was shot 'n the
back and recaptured. He was taken %
Griffin. and o physician began 70 dress
the wound when a crowd of nfty OF
more men rode up and seized the negro.
carried him half mile out CT town. and
swllz him Up % a tree. Miner was
recently released from the county chain
gang