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The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
Weird Scene in an Aboriginal
Sweathouse Erected on the
Mountain.
HoNoRING OLD TRADITIONS.
Braves Leap and ide Before Huge
Fire Until Overcome by
Exhaustion.

lone, CAL, Nov. 6.-In response to
some mysterious call or signal the In
dians of this region have been gathering
from hills and valleys for some weeks
past and are now congregated, to the
number of several hundred, in tribal re.
union at the base of the fat-topped peak
of Buena Vista, landmark that can be
seen for many miles around. The event
is sort of demonstrating and general
high iinks, and has not taken place before
for many years. The old-tmers say that
at the last great pow-wow more than HOO
were gathered, so the present number
seems a pointed example of the inevitable
law which has decreed that the Indian
must go.
In the center of the camp is erected a
structure called the sweathouse, dome
shaped wickiup, the framework of
boughs and vines, covered with rain and
almost air proof thatch of weeds, mud
and cattails, resem bling an immense
muskrat nest. A sort of tunnel is the
only entrance, and pushing and crowding
ones way through this passage to the in
terror the scene encountered is weird and
fantastic in the extreme. A large fire
burns iercely in the center, the smoke
ndnS!nR tDlCkly from Tie IOOI. On
three sides are packed the bulk
of the crowd; on the fourth are
the old veterans and singers. who
standing in a row, chan. monotonous
sing-song, accompanied by the racket of a
split stick or clapper, all, however, in per-
feet time. The dancers, 1.-the and we'll
formed young men, nude, except for a
circlet of buzzard feathers round the
waist and in the hair, their faces painted
white and the front of body and limbs
alternately striped with black and white,
glide swiftly round and round the blaze.
The heat is intense and the floor of the
place becomes wet with the perspiration
that drIps from their steaming bodies. At
intervals OF fifteen minutes they stop,
turn their backs on the crowd, and the
oldest man rises and talks vehemeDtly.
He is interrupted frequently by a wailing
cheer after which the dance continues.
When q dancer becomes exhausted an
other takes his place.
This pow-wow is to continue five days.
Altogether it is weird and barbaric
function and seems far removed from the
end of the nineteenth century.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
CLOVERDALE FLORAL FAIR
A Wealth of Buds and Blooms
Displayed to Admiring
Throngs.
Chry santhemums of Every Variety
Arrayed in Beautiful
Exhibits.

CLOVERDALE, CAL, Nov. 6.-Ciover-
dale's fairs are always successes, and the
chrysanthemum fair at Library Hall last
night and tonight, under the auspices OF
the Cleaners Society of the Congregational
church, has proved no exception. These
autumn festivities always bring great
crowds, and the hail has been filled TO
overflowing both nights by people gathered
to view the Kaleidoscope display of the
beautiful japanese flower.
Among the exhibitors are Mrs. w. D.
Sink, Mrs. 1. E. Shaw, Miss Armstrong,
Mrs. J. T. Shurtleff, Miss Ethel King,
Mrs. H. Hoadley. Miss Grace Cook, Mrs.
Lottie Crigler and Mrs. ]. II. Mehring.
In addition to the cnrysanthemum ex-
hibits there are other attractions. Various
booths are there, representing New Years
day. Washington's birthday, the Fourth
of July. Labor day and ST. Valentines
day. They are most appropriately deco
rated, and are presided over by pretty
maidens in becoming costumes. At these
booths refreshments OF various kinds are
served.
The programme last night included
farce, which was repeated this afternoon.
entitled "a Proposal Under Difficulties"
The roles were taken by Miss Adah Will
hams, Miss Ruby Reed. S. r. Sample and
A. F. Domino. An excellent concert by
the CIoverdale brass band was feature of
the programme this evening.
Before the close of the fair the follow
ing prizes were awarded: Best COL
lection of chryeantbemums, Mrs. P. II.
Ludwig; best twelve chrysanthemums,
Mrs. Lottie Crigler; best six chry santhe-
NUNS, Mrs. P. H. Ludwig; best single
chrysanthemum, Mrs. 81. r. Field; most
artistic display, Mrs. j. H. Mehring;
special prize for best floral design, Mrs. II.
philin Gr,oIor
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
After Their Going 1t Is Learned
That He Is an Ex-Convict
and Bigamist.
SERVED TIME IN ILLINOIS.
Deserted a Wife and Two Children
When Plrdoned From thu
Penitentiary.

PORTLAND, Or, Nov. GA little less
than year ago Frank Vollens, aged %
years, q stranger in these parts, obtained
work on the small farm of John Matthias,
near Beaverton. In the Matthias family
were two daughters, aged 81 and % years,
respectively, and named Helen and Ger
trude. To these girls Vollens made HIM
self very agreeable after the close of a
days work. The young man proved to
possess many accomplishments rarely had
by common laborers. He sang we'll; he
spoke several languages, and had travelled
much. Vollens also had more than fair
share of good looks and the result was
that three months after he came to that
farm as hired man he welded Miss Ger
trude.
Young Mrs. Vollens, to her great amaze
ment. discovered last July that an attach
ment had sprung up between her sister
Helen and Vollens. Tuis both denied
when charged with it, so Gertrude, who
had much confidence in her younger sis
ter. forced herself to believe that she
might have been mistaken.
On Saturday last the young wife became
cognizant of facts that no longer lett a
doubt in her mind as TO the correctness of
her original impression.
The couple were missed from the ranch
Sunday morning and since then have not
been seen by those interested in them.
Vollens took with him $50 belonging to
his father in-law.
In his hasty departure from the ranch
he neglected to carry away pocketbook
OF his containing papers shedding light
u pom his identity. These documents evi-
dence that he was released from the Joliet
(Ill.) penitent;ary in 1894, where he served
three years for forgery committed in Chi
cago. but was pardoned by Governor Alt
geld. They further show his true name TO
be Frederick Velleman, and that he has
wife and two children living in the city
from which he was sent to the State
prison.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
A TIE IN THE SENATE.
Silver Advocates May Block Tariff
LEGISLATION.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Nov. 6-The de-
velopments in Congressional contests have
been few, but in one respect they prac-
ticaily demonstrate that the gold forces
will fail to con troll the Senate in the Forty
fifth Congress, which control yesterday
was deemed probable. At that time the
apparent division of the forces was as fol-
lows: Gold Republicans 3s, gold Demo-
Gratis s. total As; silver Republicans 9, sill
vel Democrats 26. Populists 8, total A; !;
majority for gold q
One of the gold votes in that table was
credited to North Dakota. but it now ap-
pears that the Legislature of that State
will elect free silver advocate to succeed
Senator Hansbrough. To emphasize the
truth of this fact Mr.. Hansbrough, who
made the campaign as a candidate for
Senator, has announced his withdrawal
from the contest. This will make the
Senate tie between the gold and silver
forces, and should Senator Dubois asser-
tion of last spring-that no financial or
tariff legislation should be accomplished
that did not provide for the free coinage of
slver-remain in force in the next Con-
gress and there be no individual changes
of attitude on the subject by Senators.
there is but little likelihood that anything
will be done in that direction for another
two years.
A lew individual changes are to be made
in the list of members of the next House
sent out yesterday by the United Associa-
ted Presses, but the total representation
of the several parties is not materially
affected. G. B. Landis r. is elected from
the Ninth Indiana District instead OF j. B..
Cheadle F.; R. q. Linney B., from the
Eighth North Carolina District, instead of
r. A. Doughton D.; J. L. Brenner D.,
from the Third Ohio District, instead of
r. NJ. Nevin r.; D. K. Watson R., from
the Twelfth Ohio District, instead of J. J..
Lentz D.; Robert Gam BILE R., from South
Dakota, instead OF Freeman Knowles d. !;
w. H. King D., from Utah, instead of
Lafayette Holbrook Sill R.; ; w. F. MondelI
R., from Wyoming, instead OF ]. E. Os-
born D.
The totals upon the basis of these
changes are: Republicans 215, sound
money Democrats 2. Democrats III, silver
Republ cans, Populist5 and fusionists %.
The delegations of the following States.
be solid in the next House:
Democratic-Arkansas, Florida. Geor-
gia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Caro-
lima, Washington.
Republican-Ccnnecticut, Iowa, Maine.
Maryland, Minnesota, New Hampshire.
New Jersey, OREGON, Rhode Island, Yer
ment, Wisconsin.
Eusion-CoIorado
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
Journey of the ScrIbes.

CHICAGO, ILL, Nov. CAS- guests of
Mr.. Hanna, fifteen Chicago newspaper
men, who during the campaign were de-
tailed on politics, left for New York at IL
o'clock this morning. They are travelling
in the special compartment car Orient
over the Pennsylvania Railroad and will
arrive at their destination at o'clock to-
morrow morning. They will be greeted
by Mr.. Hanna at the Waldorf Hotel,
where banquet will be served in the
evening. Returning Monday mornin g
the party will stop off a short while at
Canton and pay its respects to Mr.. Nc.
kinney. Perry Sanford Heath, who was
IN charge of publication and printing at
Republican headquarters. accompanied
the party as chaperon.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07

from Cincinnati to Pittsburg. It was dis
covered through a discharged employe.
Meanwhile the Panhandle Railroa /, un-
able to flnd out where the trouble was,
had cut schedule rates. Its freight agent
was indicted, pleaded guilty and was
fined.
Wights excuse on trial was that Bruen-
ing had siding on the Panhandle road
and that the Baltimore and Ohio could
not get his business without giving him a
rebate, which was under the guise of an
allowance for carriage. The case was ar
gued by Huch L. Bond of Baltimore for
Wight and Edward B. Whitney. Assistant
Attorney General, for the United States.
All the Justices except Justice Field were
present.
This is the first criminal conviction of a
railroad officer for unjust discrimination
and the result viii be watched by all the
shippers and railroad men in the country.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
FIGHTIAG II CUBA.

Insurgsnts S0ia to Have Suffered Sc
v~rety fn the Recent Engagement.
HAVANA, CUBA, Nov. 6.-GeneraI Al
wade, with a force of troops conveying a
provision and ammunition train OF wagons
to Manlcaragua in the Puerto Principa
Province has had an engagement with
the rebels under Serafin, Sanchez and Ca
rilla at Iberich. The loss of the insurgents
was Leavy. The Spaniards had one man
killed and twenty wounded.
The steamer Guani Guanico has arrived
here. bringing 800 sick soldiers from Pmar
del Rio Among the passengers on board
the steamer was the rebel leader Luis Lazo,
who had surrendered to the Spanish COM
mander When the ship arrived here he
was found dead in his cabin, having cut
his throat.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
UsAL SUSPECTS ESCAPE.
Alleged Siayers of Rancher Mudgett Evads
Arrest by Hiding in the Noun
t1inS.

CAHTO, CAL, Nov. 6.-The men sus-
pected of the murder of Rancher John
Mudgett, near Usal, on Monday, have
escaped to Island Mountain. The Sher-
iff' S officers arrived to-day to arrest them,
but they were not TO be found. The
names of the suspects have not been de
vulged by the authorities. but two OF them
are said to be members of well-to-do fami-
lies about Usal and the Others are half
breed Indians. ALI are stock-Iaisers.
The investigation made to-day shows
that robbery was the motive for the MUIR
der as $500 was taken and numerous drafts
received by Mudgett, representing lar 9
amounts are being looked for. The off,
GERS are confident Of capturing the men
Tomorrow
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
ALL sAUsALITo ISTEREsrED.
SUIT Growing Out of a Water- Street
Improvement Contract.

Sut Grotcin0 Out of a Water Street
Improvement Contract.
SAN RAFAEL, CAL, Nov. 6.-The suit
of James ]. O'Connor VS.. M. P. Beirao,
growing out of contract for the i'm prove
ment OF Water street, Sausalito, is on trial
before Judge Angellotti 1t is one of
those peculiar contentious which are for
ever testing the delicate conditions that
beset contracts for street work, though
this one has original complications.
The suit is brought to collect an assess
ment for the street work. The contractor
assigned the collections to ii. J. Rails, b,
who made collections. But O'Connor dis
putes the assignment and repud ates the
payments made to Raisch. And there are
various other complications in the case.
The case has stirred up much feeling in
the lively seaside town, and lines are
drawn very closely between the parties.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
Normal school Graduates.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Nov. 6.-The following
students graduated at the State Normal
School to-day: Laura Bacon Bailey, Villa
E. Boomhower, Stella r. Campbell, Ade-
laide NJ. Cobb. Charles Duane Cobb. Evan
geline E. Ellis, Lydia ]. Emigh, Lizzie
Farrell, Mirtharess Ficklin, Josephine
Guilbert, Elma Hopkins, Alice M. Hyde.
Kate E. Jarman, Emma G. Juth. lydia
Nichols, Florence Pugh, Henry c. Peter
sen, Harriet Phelps. Ralph w. Stewart,
Vida Thompson, Emma Waltenspiel.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
Onkdnte Murderer Conricted.

MODESTO, CAL, Nov. GA jury in the
Superior Court. in the case OF Peter Sis
melich, charged with killing James A
Brady of Rio Vista on July IL, at Oakdale,
brought in verdict this evening of guilty
OF m urder in the tirst degree. The penalty
was fixed at life imprisonment. Brady
and Sismelich, who were hauling hay to
Oakdale, auarreled. Sismelich procured q
shotgun. hunted up Brady and shot him.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 6.-After
spending nearly an hour in conversation
with Secretary DIN y to-day Consul-Gen-
eral Lee took lunch with Assistant Secre-
tary of State Rock ill, and later went to
the White House and called on the Presi-
dent, with whom he STAYED for over an
hour. No affirmation as TO his alleged
statements in regard to the duration of
the war could be obtained and they are
accordingly set down asimaginary. Gen.
eral Lee says he hoped to go to his home
at Staunton tomorrow or Sunday.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
Tacona Mil Clo.ed.

TACOMA, WASH. Nov. 6.-rhe ST. Paul
and Tacoma Lumber Company's mill
here, the largest plant on Puget Sound,
closes tomorrow evening for two weeks,
ostensibly to make repairs, but it is given
out by one of the managers that it is
because of no Eastern orders for winter
business. It is said the election of the
fusonists in this Stat is responsible for
the closing. 1t throws 250 men out of en-
nloYment.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
Eioped From Rueneme.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Nov. 6.-Edward
Whitson and Miss Genevieve Mary,
daughter of ]. H. Mary OF Ventura County,
were arrested last night by the police at
telegrapbic request of her rather. They had
eloped from Hueneme. The girl is not 1S
years of age, and her parent is opposed to
her marrying Whilson.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
TORONTO BOILER EXPLOSION
Tsco Employees Bloscn Into the Street,
and Damage 10000

and Damage $4,000.
TORONTO, ONTARIO, Nov. 6.-The build.
ing on Front street East, occupied by the
Patterson Manufacturing Company, was
wrecked by boiler explosion this morn.
ing. Robert Charlton, 68 years of age,
and Henry Adams. aged IS, employees,
were badly hurt.
The iorce of the explosion blew them
through The doorway into the street, their
escape from death being regarded as
miraculous. Joseph II. Lancaster, an
other employe, was also injured. The
property loss is about $4,000.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
san pieao oafcsat Inf,.red.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Nov. 6.-Maior A. P.
Hulse, connected with the custom-house
at this port under two or three admins
trations, fell from a carriage to-day, and
may die. The accident is believed TO have
been due to stroke OF apoplexy, as he
has suffered two previous attacks-Jhe last
time several months ago, when he was
found on the desert by an Indian and
taken to Yuma
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
mar. Bryan Deolinaa

LINCOLN. NEBR., Nov 6.-Mr. Bryan to-
day sent the following reply to telegram
from Messrs. Siegel. Cooper e. Co. of New
York, offering him $4,000 year to attend
10 the law business of the firm:
During the next four years 1 expect to de-
vote as much time as possible TO the advocacy
of bimetallism and therefore cannot con-
slider the proposition made by you l appreci-
ate the confidence which your offer implies.
WILLIAM T RpyAN
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
Splendid N-ws Service.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Nov. Elm an edi-
torial to-day the st. Louis Star says: It
is but just to the United As sociated
Pesses to state that its election reports
were absolutely free from partisan bias
and were unusually accurate and prompt.
The same cannot be said of the news fur
nished by other associations.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
A RAILROAD AGENTS cUISE.
Conviction Uhder the Interstate commerce
Act Before the United States
Supreme Court.

WASHINGTON. d. c., Nov. 6-The
case of c. S. Wight, general freight agent
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. was
argued in The Supreme Court to-day.
Wight was convicted by a jury of unIaw-
fu discrimination between shippers in
violation of the interstate commerce act.
He ranted rate OF 31zc per hundred
weight to one Bruening on beer shipped
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
Trea.ury Gold 6e,err..

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. 6.-The
treasury gold reserve at the close of busi-
ness to-day stood at s11S, 514 The net
gain In the gold reserve at New York for
the day was S915 600. The days with
drawals of gold were $57, 500 in coin and
$40, 700 in bars for manufacturing pur-
poses.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
# the last series of sales IN

closing prices of the last series of sales IN
some cases.
Melbourne advices say that sales are
proceeding brisklv and that American in
quiries have increased. Scourel merinos
and medium inferior greases are at from
par to ~ advance, other grades un-
changed. The offerings aggregated 1000
bales, of which 2O5, 600 were sold.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
otemency by the President.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 6.-The
President has commuted the four years
sentence imposed on Samuel Eccles in
Arizona for passing counterfeit coin to
three years. and to six months each OF
Andrew Peterson and Christ Foss, in
North Dakota, for selling liquor without
paying special tax.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
Iroru be F,.rther Remandea.

LONDON, ENG, Nov. 6.-Edward ].
Ivory, alias Edward Bell, the alleged
dynam ter was again arraigned for ex-
animation in the Buw-street Police Court
this morning. After the hearing of evil
dence given by police officials the prisoner
was further remanded.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
Lind Gives Up,

ST. PAUL, MINI, Nov. 6.-John Lind,
fus on candidate for Governor this after
noon Issued a statement in which be ad-
mitte ed the election of Clough by from 1900
10 2000. he alleges fraud, but has neither
time nor means to investigate.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
sails for San Framci,oo.

PORT TOWNSEND, WASH. Nov. g.
The steamship Umatilla. which went
ashore al Point Wilson a month ago, and
was afterward raised and taken to Quar-
termaster Harbor for temporary repairs,
sailed for San Francisco tonight, where it
will : o on TO drydock to be permanently
repaired. 1t is laden with cargo Of
grain.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
sHAs1A,s TREAsURER REID.
demanded to Prison to Ascait HIS TRIAL
for Enbexxtepsent.

for Ennbexxtesaent
REDDING, CAL, Nov. g. County
Treasurer Jackson was to-day brought be-
fore Justice of the Peace Garden OF Red
ding Township for preliminary examina-
ton OIL a charge of embezzling county
funds. He was held to appear under
$4,000 bonds. and, in default, was re-
m .nded to the county prison to await
trial.
1t was rumored by persons in authority
this evening that Jackson would plead
guilty to a hearing tomorrow, but that
statement has been denied, and some are
of opinion that a compromise with TIE
bondsmen will be effected. This after
noon Jackson sent in his resignation 10
the Board of Supervisors, which deferred
action until Monday.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
Thomas S. Leahv Dead.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Nov. 6.-Thomas S.
Leahy, pioneer of this State. died at his
home near this city yesterday. He was a
native of Ireland, aged IL years. He came
to California in 1850 and for a number of
years engaged in mining in Nevada Coun-
ty. In 1867 he removed to this county. A
widow anofive children survive him.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
Death ofa Duke.

VIENNA, AUSTRIA, Nov. 6.-His Royal
Highness William Nicholas, Duke of
Wurtemberg. died of a stroke of apo
plexy to-day on his estates in Tyrol. He
was 50 years of age.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
Patterson Is Beaten.

MEMPHIS, TENN, Nov. 6.-Official re-
turns show L. w. Carmack to have de-
feated Josiah Patterson for Congress from
this district by 454 majority. Colonel
Patterson has finally declare bis purpose
to contest before Congress.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
AN INCREASED INQUIRY.
English Manufacturers Now After
American WoolS.

LONDON, ENG. Nov. 6.-Since the cleo
ton in the United States there has been
an increased inquiry for woods from the
United States. but holders who are sx-
pectlng a revival of trade in cloth and
wool are very firm, asking I'd above the
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
Arbifrotfoa at Coafimoo.

FRESNO, CAL, Nov. cit is about
settled that the question at issue between
the owners of oil ella ms in the Coaiinsa
district, in the south western part of this
county. will be arbitrated.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
stranded in Luke Huron.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Nov. 6.-Accord-
ing to advices received by the life-saving
service, the schooner A. j. McBrier
stranded early this morning off Port Hope,
Mich, in Lake Huron. The crew and
family of ten were landed by the ife-sav-
ing crew.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07

from here, while on a visit TO the property
with his son-in-law, J. H. Titcomb of the
Roylance Brass WORKS. dropped dead from
apopIexy at IL A. NJ. to-day. His body
will be shipped this afternoon to San
Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
Arrestrd tn Dos Anaeles.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Nov. 6.-Joe lap
ham, wanted. in San Francisco for grand
larceny, was arrested tonight by Police
Detective Goodman.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
sudden Dra,h Near Plac.rvitte.

'PLACERVILLE, CAL, Nov. 6.-Captain
J. H. Jacobson of San Francisco stock
holder in the Larkin mine. three miles
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-07
ANOTHEk MASSACRE.

Sisty Persons Reported Killed IN an
armenian Vitiags.
CONSTANTINOPLE, TURKEY, Nov. q
1t is reported that another massacre has
occurred in an Armenian village near
Cesarea and that sixty persons have
been killed.
The Delta independent., 1896-08-05
While We have been talking and fgur

While We have been talking and fgur-
ing and trying TO persuade somebody 10
start brass and iron foundry in Grand
Junction, our sister city Of Delta, up at
the junction OF the Gunnison and I'm
ompahgre rivers. has gone quietly at
work in business sort Of way and
secured foundry, which will soon be
ready for business Nothing succeeds
like success, and the sooner We realize
This fact the better it will b. for Us. II
we want an enterprise located in our
city, the thing to do is to go after it and
stay with it until we get it. 1t is false
notion to believe that all good things
will have TO come 20 Grand Junction,
because OF her superior location. &c.
"God helps those th at help themselves.
is an old saying, but nevertheless true
one, and our people should take heed:
Grand Junction News.