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The San Francisco call., 1896-03-06
PORTLAND 1AWYER,s FLIGHT
Indicted for Forgery, He Makes His
+. Escape to CAtIe.

Indicted for Forgery. He Makes His
+. Escape to CAtte.
PORTLAND. Or, March 5.-A. F.
Groves. lawyer practiclng here for sew
eral years, is fugitive from justice.
There is an Indictment awaiting his return
charging him with the crime of forgery.
The indictment was returned against him
by the Grand Jury last Tuesday, but too
late to be of any avail in the effort at once
made to bring him to account for his
crimes. 1t was ascertained by the Deputy
Sheriff in whose hands the warrant of
arrest was placed that Groves, with his
family and what few personal effects he
possessed, had left for Chile, via San Fran
cisco. week ago last Sunday.
The charge OF forgery is based on fic-
tltlous returns OF summons in the case of
Isaac Meyers VS.. J. Smith ct al. and the
fraudulent transfer of a number of pieces
OF property In consequence of the decree
obtained through these false returns of
summons. The name of Sheriff Sears was
signed to returns that never reached his
hands and never passed through his office.
The sum involved in these forgeries ex-
ceeds $4,000, but from which Groves
never protited dollar, because of the
bungling manner in which the work was
done. This fraud came to light through
the attempt made to trade some of the
property obtained through this fraudulent
suit to Joseph Morris, Washington-street
cOnfectioner.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-06
STORIES OF CRUELTY.
Investigation at the Protestamt Orphans
Home, Los angeles.

InveStigatton at the Protestamt Orphans
Home, Los angeles.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, March 5.-Wil-
liam F. Dunn gives an account of what he
alleges to be acts of cruelty OH the part OF
the managers of the Protestant Orphans
Home toward the little inmates of the in
stitution. On investigation there appears
to be no foundation for the stories other
than the rehashing of some incidents that
have occurred IN the last five years and
for which former matrons were dismissed
1t was charged by Dunn that red pepper
was administered to the children as a
punishment. 1t was learned that this
possibly bad been done by a former
matron in cases that are difficult to de-
scribe.
1t appears that some of the children
come to the home in 3 state of unmention-
able depravity and the matrons have an
awful time in endeavoring to control
these poor little wretches. In some cases
the effort has been made to cure them of
their inherited immortality by severe
measures, and the former matron, who
has long since left the asylum, it is
thought with some of the worst cases did
use red pepper. The ladies of the direc-
tory, however, exercise such tireless
supervision over the control of the insti-
tuition that it is impossible for any abuse
to remain undetected.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-06
CALIFORNIA; EXPOSITION,
It Will Not Be Held in New
York Until Later in the
Year.
This Scheme Has Been Denounced by
Prominent Men of This State
and City.

NEW YORK, n. Y. March 5.-"We
will hold the fair later in the year." said
Walter H. Wickes, general manager, to-
day in speaking of the postponement OF
the proposed California exposition ar
ranged for May in Madison-square Gar
den. "This blow came unexpectedly.
'tIt was the intimation that we would
meet with no opposition from Californians.
In fact, we have been receiving letters
from representative men in all parts OF the
State, indorsing the proposition, pledgine
their aid and asking for space.
'Our idea of giving this exhibition was
to please both California and New York.
The people here are much interested in
the Pacific State, and the people of Cali
fornia are anxious to show their resources.
"They were not given the display they
wished ct the Worlds Fair or the Atlanta
Exposition. Their own Midwinter Fair
did not draw the people they wished to
reach. This seemed the best plan to give
them satisfaction.
"After we had made all arrangements
for the May exhibit we learned that the
San Francisco Board of Trade was to
have a fruit and flower exhibit
there at the same time. We tried
to come together III this matter,
but after some negotiations we could not
agree. believe this is the cause of the
attitude of the Board OF Trade, and that
the newspapers have been influenced by
that body"
Mr.. Wickes was one OF the chief aids OF
Mr.. Burnham at the Worlds Fair. He
was superintendent of construction. He
and his associates will lose large sum OF
money because of the postponement.
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The National Sporting Club of
London Is Liberal, but Bars
Trifling.
TALK OF THE CHAMPION.
Objects to the Conditions, but Willing
to Sign Them in Order to
Do Battle.

NEW YORK, N. Y, March 5.-The fol.
lowing is the skeleton agreement for q
twenty-round contest between Corbett
day by the National Sporting Club oil
London to Richard K. Fox. The agree
ment will be submitted to Corbett and
Fitzsimmons as soon as they can be
reached:
Articles of agreement entered this - day
of -, 1896, between James ]. Corbett and
Robert Fitzsimmons, wherein they agree to
box twenty Tor more) rounds at catch weights
with four-ounce gloves for the heavyweight
championship, Police Gazette belt and purse Of
$4,000, divided as follows: Winner, -;
loser, -; f1OO in addition to be allowed Ia
each competitor for travelling and training
expenses. The contest to take place at the
National Sporting Club (Which guarantees the
competitors the purse of $4,000 and f1OO each
for expenses, on June -, 1866. The men
to be in the ring between and 10 O'Clock.
The referee, judge and timekeeper to be ap-
pointed by the National Sporting Club
Either man not trying to be disqualified
and the man disqualified to receive no part OF
the purse given. No contest no purse.
In the event of any question arising which
may not be provided for in these articles, the
lSlcicC W idfO Aul POWOA ob0 "uehoiAty "
decide such question, his decision to be final
conclusive and subject to no appeal in any
court of law.
To guarantee our appearance as specified
above we each hereby agree to deposit the sum
of 600 in the hands of the management of
the National Sporting Club, the one falling to
comply with these conditions to forfeit said
deposit to his opponent.
Witnesses:
CHICAGO, ILL.,, March 5.-James ].
Corbett was shown by United Press re-
porter the skeleton agreement for twenty
round contest between him and Robert
Fitzsimmons, which was to-day cable6 to
Richard K. Fox by the National Sporting
Club OF London.
81 will sign an agreement of this kind, y
said the pugilist, although it does not
suit me in many particulars. In fact, !
am willing to sign anything that will in
sure fight with Fitzsimmons, although l
believe will never be able to get him into
a ring with me. / do not think, either,
that Fitzsimmons will sign these articles.
Dan Stuart, the Dallas prize-fght i'm
pressario, who is in the city en- route to
Louisville and the East did not call on
Corbett. He, however, saw Brady, Cor
belts manager, but it is not known that
any agreement was reached.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-06
BULLETIN OF THE L. A. ".
The Racing Board Asks a Cooperation
of the WheeImen.


PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March s.
Chairman Gideon of the L. A. W. has
issued the following bulletin:
In assuming charge of the racing interests of
the country, the L. A. w. Racing Board of 1896
asks the cooperation and assistance of every
cyclist in the country. We promise absolute
impartiality in the enforcement of the rules.
both for and against the racing man and
the race promoter. Every honest racer, be he
amateur or profess ional, Is entitled to our
protection and friendship. We shall enforce
the rules TO the best of our ability, and hope
for an active season of clean, honest sport.
The new rules for the government of cycle
racing are being prepared as rapidly as posi-
BILE. The principal changes are in the abolition
of class B, riders formerly in that class having
been reinstated by the action of the National
Assembly. In the amateur class the acts that
formerly transferred to class B will hereafter
professionalize. No rider may compete for a
prize valued at more than $35 more than
100 miles from home, except within the limits
of his own division. Professionals may not
compete for prize greater than 500. except
by special permit.
Both classes are required to see that every
meet at which they ride is sanctioned by the
l.. A. w. Changes have been made in the fees
for sanctions, $25 being the amount for Ma
for athletic meetings scheduling but two
events. No fee is charged for closed club or
school meets, although it is necessary that the
same shall be fuliv sanctioned heretofore. L.
A. w. clubs are exempt from all sanction fees.
Chief consuls are requested to send in recon-
mendatons for handicappers for their re-
spective States.
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conference. The caucus then took a

conference. The caucus then took a
twenty-minute recess.
On reconvening Dingus, in short
speech urging party harmony, withdrew
the names of Senator Deboe and Judge w.
H. Holt, who received 80 and % votes re-
spectively on the last ballot taken last
night.
At this instant every voice went up with
a shout for Boyle. For five minutes there
was wild scene, and cheer after cheer was
given. ST. John Boyle is a lifelong Re-
publican, and is descendant of a distin-
gulshed family, being grandson OF Gov
ernor Owsley and related to e1-Chief
Justice Mills.
The Republicans are enthusiastic and
claim that Boyle will be elected on to-
morrow's ballot. The nomination was
within the grasp of Deboe, and his conces-
sion to Mr. Boyle was for party interest.
as it is conceded Mr.. Boyle will receive all
the votes of the party.
To-day's vote resulted: Blackburn IS,
Deboe 40, Carlisle 7, Hunter 4, and the rest
scattering.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-06
DE POISTER DISCHARGED.
But He Mast Leare the Netghborfood o,
San Jose.

But He Mast Leare the Nefghbor1,ood of
San Jose.
SAN JOSE, CAL, March ga. G. de
Poister, who was arrested a week ago at
Santa Clara on charge of attempting to
murder his former wife, Catherine de
Poister, was examined on the charge be-
fore Justice Harrington of Santa Clara
this morning. There was but little evil
dence against De Poister, and as he agreed
to leave this section of the State the charge
was dismissed.
On the day the trouble occurred De
Poister had just been discharged from the
County Jail, where he had served six
months in lieu of bond to keep the
peace, he having made threats against his
wife. He called to see Mrs. de Poister,
who, during his absence in jail. secured a
divorce and his two little children. He
found George Schultz talking to his wife,
andlthis enraged him so that he picked up
a cleaver and chased them both into the
street. Later his wife swore to a COM
plant charging him with attempting to
murder her.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-06
SUIT AGAINST A PASTOR.
Miss Mulherm, aM Er- Assistant, De
mands Heavy Damages.

Miss Mulhern, an Er-A Assistant, De-
mands Heavy Damages.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. March s.
Miss Mary Mulhern wants $40, 900 damages
from Rev. DR.. John L. Jackson, pastor of
the Fountain-street Baptist Church, the
largest, most fashionable and one of the
wealthiest churches in the city. The bill
has been filed in the Circuit Court and sup
pressed.
The plaintiff was formerly assistant pas
tor of the church, but was dropped year
ago and another woman put in. A few
m onths later she preferred charges against
the character of her successor and against
the alleged relations which she asserted
existed between the pastor and his new as
sistant.
DR.. Jackson demanded an investigation,
and Roger w. Butterfeld was appointed
chairman of committee to investigate.
The committee exonerated DR.. Jackson
ana recommended that Miss Mrlhern be
expelled. This was done, and she has now
begun suit for damages.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-06
CoNG r gssIoNAL CAMPAIGN.
Officers E, eted by the Republican Com
rnittee at the Capital

Officers E, Ited by the Republican Com
1rtittee at the Ca pttat
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 5.-These
officers were elected at the meeting of the
Republican Congressional Campaign Com
mittee tonight to serve for the ensuing
two years:
J. W. Babcock of Wisconsin, chairman;
L. D. ApsIey of Massachusetts, vice-chair-
man; William B. Thompson of Michigan
treasurer.
Executive committee. Il. Hull of
Iowa, Joseph Cannon of Illinois, J. II.
Sherman of New York, Jesse Overstreet of
Indiana, David Meyer of Nebraska, and
Senators Pritchard of North Carolina, Pet
tigrew OF South Dakota and Mitchell of
Oregon.
Representative W. B. Hooker of New
York presided. Mr.. Apsley nomina ted
Mr.. Babcock for his former office of chair
man. In doing so he spoke of the ability
displayed by Mr.. Babcock in the last cam
paign and ventured the assertion that a
large proportion of the Congressional dis
tricts that were carried by the Republi-
cans was the result of Mr.. Babcocks s
clever work.
Apsley to succeed himself as vice-chair-
man, was equally complimentary. He as
sured the committee that Mr.. Apsley had
displayed excellent ability and that he was
entitled to share with Mr.. Babcock the
honors of the campaign, adding that dur
ing his four years connection with the
committee the duties intrusted to these
officers had never been more satisfactorily
performed.
Mr.. Apsley in reply referred to the pre-
dictions made by him during the progress
of the last campaign. He showed that
from the reports received by the CON-
mittee he was enabled intelligently to
foreshadow the defeas of such veteran
Democratic leaders as Holman of Indiana,
Wilson of West Virginia, Bland of Mis-
souri, and Springer of Illinois, and also to
indicate the election of Mr.. Morton in
New York by majority of more than
100000.
MIR. Babcock created some merriment,
after indorsing all that Mr.. Hull had said
OF his colleague on the committee, by con-
cIuding with the declaration that "the
hest thing about Apsley is that the latch
string of his pocket book always hangs
out"
Mr.. Hooker of New York then renonii-
mated Mr.. Thompson of Michigan for treas
urer, improving the opportunity also to
show how credltably he, too, had dis
charged the duties intrusted to him.
Babcock and Apsley were then in
structed to select an executive committee,
with the result as above announced, Mr..
Hull of Iowa succeeding Senator Mander-
son of Nebraska as chairman.
Before the meeting adjourned MI. Apsley
again addressed his committee associates,
saving that the political outlook at the
present time promises an overwhelming
Republican victory next autumn. He pre-
dIcted as a result of those elections a
Republican House, Senate and Executive.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-06
JEERED BY Spectators.
George Godfrey and Ncle BurIey Boa
Fifteen Rounds.

George Godfrey and Mcle BurIey Boa
Fifteen Rounds.
BOSTON, MASS, March 5.-The old vet
eran George Godfrey boxed fifteen-round
draw with Nick Burley of California at
Music Hall tonight under the auspices OF
the City Point Athletic Club in the pres
ence of 1000 spectators.
The spectators declared the fight fizzle.
On account of the strength of his oppo-
nent Godfrey fought cautiously, but he got
in some good hard left and right hand
punches on Burley's jaw. Burley did not
reach Godfrey's face or BODY mole than q
dozen times during the fight. Neither
man did any effective work during the
last six rounds, and the spectators jeered
them to their hearts content.
The referee declared the fight q draw.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-06
GRAND JURORS SCORED.
Remarks of Judge on the Arrest
Bucket- Shop Employees.

Remarks of Judge on the Arrest OF
Bucket Shop Employees.
CHICAGO, ILL. March 5.-When the
persons indicted on the charge of maintain
ing and being employed in bucket-shops
were giving bonds yesterday before Judge
Goggin, the Judge stopped court and ad-
dressed every enc in the room about as
follows:
''rhis thing Of the Civic Federation, OF
combination, or whatever it is, indictine
clerks and young women who are endeav-
oring to make an honest livelihood by
their skill is an outrage against decency
and civilization, if such thing as civiliza-
ton exists, and / am beginning to doubt it.
81 shall release the ladies in this case
without bail and upon their recognizance,
and if they have lawyer in court to-mor-
row will quash the indictments against
them. l think the Grand Jury that in
dicted these young ladies should be itself
indicted"
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-06
MUST FIGHT FAIRLY.
Opposition to the Methods of Mckinley
Men TN Illinois.

Opposition to the Methods of Mckinley
Men TN Illinois.
CHICAGO, ILL, March 5.-Chairman
Jameson of the Republican State Com
mittee of Illinois openly declared to-day
that the work of the Mckinley people in
getting the delegates from the Seventh
Congressional District instructed for the
Ohioan would prove costly for the candi-
date. He accused the Mckinley agents
and editors of breach of faith, claiming
the understanding with Major Mckinley
when he was here recently was that no
delegates from Illinois were to be in
structed to vote for him, but if the votes
of Illinois were needed to nominate him
they would be so cast as unit. Chair
man Jameson asserted that from now on
Mckinley would get no instructed delega-
tions from Illinois unless he won by fair
fight.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-06

Cooks Inlet and Yukon country. Nearly
as many more have engaged passage for
future trip. The steamship Al-Ki arrived
to-day, and already her entire accommo-
dation has been spoken. The rush to the
north is unprecedented, and bespeaks un-
told suffering, particularly as under re-
cent ruling of the Treasury Department
revenue cutters are positively prohibited
from carrying stranded miners south, as
has been the case in past years
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-06
I.no Conrentions Held.

AUSTIN, TEX, March 5.-The Repub-
licans of this Congressional district held a
convention here to-day to elect delegates
to the National Convention. The session
was stormy one and finally split and two
conventions were held. One body elected
delegates known to favor Reed for Presi-
dent and the other sent delegation that
will support Mckinley or Allison. The
latter was dominated by the Cluney ele-
ment and was composed largely OF
negroes.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-06
HAD TWO CHAIRMEN.
One Contention in Mtssissippi Wonnd
Up in Kotc.

JACKSON, MISS, March 5.-The Sew
enth Congressional District Republican
Convention here to-day wound up in a
row, as did the State convention last night
between the Hill and Lynch factions. Two
chairmen, one white and one black, were
selected and both rushed for the platform,
followed by their respective hackers. Pan
demonium reigned, but both chairmen re-
mained on the stand and organized and
selected two delegations to st. Louis. The
Hill delegates are j. NJ. Matthews Sr. and
George Granbury; Lynch delegates, ]. NJ.
Matthews, nephew of the foregoing, and
T. E. Richardson.
The other districts have not been heard
from. No instructions were given, but
both delegations are understood to be for
Mckinley.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-06
NEW TO-DAY,

What a wonderful magnet
that 7 is. Even with the awful
weather that we've been having
your big store has been crowded
to the doors. Nothing else did
it but Z and the big values.
Ask any one about town about
7. They'll tell you it's the most
wonderful sale that's ever been
held in San Francisco (; it's a
grand tableau to the end of all
our great sales.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-06
FUNERAL OF A PRELATE.
Cardinal S0tolH Se,ads Coincidence To
kenrjck's Death.

Cardinal S0t0t neSuS CoH00tence JOT
Kcnrick's Death.
ST. LOUIS. Mo-, March 5.-Archbishop
Kahn to-day stated that the funeral of
Archbishop Kenrick will take place at
the cathedral next Wednesday morning.
The body will be taken flom the Arch
episcopal residence to the catheral next
Sunday evening, where it will lie in state
until Wednesday morning.
Archbishop Kahn this afternoon received
a telegram from Cardinal sa.olli, who is
present circumstances my visit will be de-
ferred. Accept my coincidence"
This is regarded as evidence that Cardi-
nal SatolIi will not be present at Arch
bishop Kenrick's funeral Word was re-
ceived from Arch bishop Ryan OF Philadel-
phia stating tnat he would arrive here next
Saturday night and would preach the
funeral sermon.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-06
TO SUCCEED CAMPBELL.
DIR. Jameson Will Be Chosen on the
Illinois COMMITTEES.

CHICAGO. ILL. March 5.-A special
meeting of the Republican State Central
Committee has been called for next Mon
day in this city by Chairman T. n.
Jameson on account of the sudden death
of W. J. Campbell, the National Commit
teeman. DR.. Jameson is the choice of
the Republican leaders in the State and
he will probably be selected to fill the
vacancy, while not relinquishing his posi-.
ton at the head of the State Committee
The delegates to the National convention
from Illinois, who ordinarily choose the
National committeeman, are expected to
ratify the selection when they meet in st.
Louis, and DIR. Jameson will then have
charge of the National and State cam
paign in Illinois.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-06
Cvelists sail for Europs.

NEW YORK, N. Y, March 5.-Another
small detachment of cycle-racing men
sailed for Europe to-day to lay siege to
some of the rich prizes to be offered to the
fast riders. The party was composed oi
Thomas Eek, the manager; John s. John
son and his brother, Antoine Johnson
Bay Mcdonald and A. Weinig. Young
Florence of Minneapolis, the champion
them. He will meet most of the best
handball players on the o.her side. Eek
will take his men first to Carlsbad Springs.
where they will remain two weeks, then 20
to Milan, where active training will be be-
gun,
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-06
An Ertdence of Fatality.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, March 5.-A. K. Nc.
Donald, a copyist in the Recorders office,
died last Saturday. When he was stricken
by the fatal illness Mcdonald was work
ing on record-book 1913; he was engaged
in entering deed Is, which was filed Feb
ruary 13; he was buried by undertaken
Cullinane, whose place of business is at
1913 North Jefferson avenue. The super
stitiously inclined will construe these cir
cumstances into an evidence of fatality.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-06
NO OPPOSITION TO HAINER.
There Is Considerable Act,Uify Among
Nebraska Politicians.

Nebraska Politicians.
LINCOLN, NEBR., March 5.-Commit-
teemen from the Fourth (Congressma All
Hainer's) District met here to-day and de-
cided to hold the Congressional conven-
ton at York, April 9. There was no op-
position to Mr.. Hainer for denomination,
but his advocacy of Manderson as opposed
to- Mckinley was not indorsed, and the
Mckinley men carried the day, directing
that the same convention which nomi-
mates Congressman select delegates to
st. Louis.
Free silver Demscrats of the First Dis
trict to-day decided to hold their Con-
gressional convention at Lincoln, April %.
The executive committee of the Prohibi-
ton party to-day selected Hastings as the
place for holding the State convention to
nominate officers. August 20 is the date.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-06
Hetrs to fan for a Promise, .

LIE MARS, iowa, March S. = Mrs
Amanda Hubner secured judgment yes
terday for $4,000 damages against the heirs
of William Reikhoff. because some time
before his death, which occurred a year
ago, Reikhoff promised to marry her, and
afterward refused to make his word good
Her original claim was $4,000. The case
is the first of the kind ever decided in the
United States, and will be appealed by the
heirs
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-06
Drunken Tragedy at vancouver.

VANCOUVER, B. c., March 5.-A man
named Joseph Wright was found dead in
a shack near the Imperial Opera-house
this morning. 1t appears that Wright
with four companions had q drunken ca.
rousal last night, and it is thought quar-
rel occurred, which resulted in Wright's
death, as the corpse was badly disfgured.
The companions OF the dead man are all
under arrest, but were in no condition for
examination to-day.