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The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
SPOKANE BURGLARS FATE
Frank Robinson Slain by an
Accomplice to Prevent a
Confession.
Driven to Crime by Poverty, a Car.
penter's Midnight Raid Ends
in His Death.

SPOKANE, WASH, March 14-The body
of Frank Robinson, an old resident of
Spokane, was found by a bootblack on
Boone avenue this morning Driven TO
desperation by poverty. he had turned
burglar, been wounded while looting a
residence and his partner in crime had
closed his lips forever to prevent the con-
fession he might have made when found
where he had fallen after the bullet fired
at him by the man whose house he was
looting had pierced his body. His mur-
derer is believed to have been, like him
self, a man respected in the community
and fear of exposure caused him to turn
assassin.
About 1 o'clock this morning William
Holcomb, who lives on Boon avenue,
heard some one In his house. He got up,
and found that burglars had just left after
taking everything of value that they
could find. He at once telephoned
to the police and went back to
bed. Not half an hour later resi-
dent named Mann, living across the street,
was awakened by some one in his house.
He got up very quietly, and saw in the
next room man going through desk.
using match for light. Mann raised
MS FeVOlVer anu pulleG tue trigger.
The burglar fell to the floor exclaiming
"Oh, my wife and children, what will they
dol"
Mann, fearing the intruder was sham
ming, sent his wife to- call the police, and
himself kept out of range. Suddenly the
burglar jumped up and jumped through
an open window. Mann's shot had passed
through his left breast.
Wien the BODY OF the burglar. --,.s
proved to be Robinson, was found this
morning, there was second wound, a
bullet having passed through his skull.
He had also been choked.
Then the police agreed that, while dying
or seemingly dying from the wound in
ficted by Mann, he had been murdered by
his accomplice.
Robinson had for years been engaged
in carpentering here. He was considered
honest and industrious, but of late had
been unable to secure employment, and
his wife and four children were in distress.
This drove him to crime. The widow is
almost crazed with grief.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
SUDDEN DEATH AT SACRAMENTO
Theodore Deming Falls to the Ground and
Expires in Front of His
Pao:Jo1,o

SACRAMENTO, CAL, March 14.-Theo-
dore Deming, brother of Mrs. Charles
Crocker, dropped dead from heart disease
at his residence, 2O22 W street, this even
ing. He had just returned from drive
with his family, and before he could reach
the house, reeled and fell, dying in a few
seconds. One of his brothers and a sister
died in the same manner.
The deceased, who was born in Indiana.
lacked but month of being go years of
age. He is survived by widow and four
children. For years be was the intimate
friend of Leland Stanford, C. P. Hunting
ton and other railroad magnates, and pos
sessd heavy mining interests throughout
the State
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
RAILWAY TO MOUNT TACOMA.
Incorporation of a Company to Carr,
Out the Project.

Incorporation of a Company to Carry
Out the Project.
TACOMA, WASH, March 14.-The Puget
Sound, Mount Tacoma and Eastern Rail
way Company was incorporated yesterday
with capital stock of $2,OO0000. George
L. Holmes, P. V. Cesar, L. R. Manning, l..
w. Anderson, T. w. Enos. and w. c..
Wheeler are named as trustees. Cesar,
Manning and Enos are bankers; Holmes,
senior member of big furniture-house,
and Wheeler head of the sash and door
manufacturing company of Wheeler, Os-
good & Co. The enterprise is backed by
Eastern capital, secured chiefly by Holmes.
The object is to follow the Hart logging
road, of which ten miles is already built. to
Mount Tacoma, forty miles away, as a
scenic route. and then build eastward to a
probable connection with the Burlington.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
GREAT NORTHERN ECONOMY.
Employee Notified of Heary Cmt In
Their WaQes.

Their Wages.
TACOMA, WASH, March IA. - Great
Northern agents, operators, wipers and
section-hands have again had the option
of reduction in wages or letting some
one else do the work. The agents and
operators at Edmonds. Everett, Marys-
vile, SiIvana, Stanwood, Mount Vernon,
Belfast, Sehome, New Whatcom, Ferndale,
Blaine and Liverpool have suffered ma
terial reduction.
President Hill agreed with the board of
arbitration after the strike of April, 1894,
to fair salary list, this being an increase
gust. 1898. The committee with which he
arbitrated was composed of the best
known business men of st. Paul, and he
made positive agreement with them to
restore 70 per cent of the 1898 cut. This
was done, but now the cut is again made,
to take effect on March /, though the no.
tices sent out were dated March s.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
MAYOR RAIDER III.

Fears That He Hii Not Smrrite a Ty-
phoid Fever Attack.
LOS ANGELES, CAL. March 14.-Mayor
Frank RAIDER is suffering from an attack of
typhoid fever, and his condition is such
as to cause grave apprehension. He had
been ailing for several weeks, but until a
week ago managed to attend to his official
duties. Last Monday evening he over
taxed his little remaining strength by at
tending the reception at the Jonathan
Club. Since then he mas been confined to
his bed. He is gradually growing worse,
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
WILD HORSES IN OREGON.
Thousands of Unclaimed AnimdIs Over
run q Portion of the Sfate.


PORTLAND, Or, March IA. - II. S.
Merrill of Eastern Oregon says that
portion of the State is overrun by use
less horses which are becoming wild as no
one cares to feed them and they are turned
loose.
up to short time ago." said Mr.. Mer-
rill, 1--WE thought that the horse-meat in
dustry down here would furnish market
for our surplus stock. But as that scheme
has proved a failure we are at loss to
know what to do with the animals. There
are 100000 horses IN Eastern Oregon that
can't be given away, and we can't afford to
they will breed so fast that the country
will be ruined by them. The only solution
to this problem / see now is that we will
have to kill off $4,000 to 100000 head and
use the carcasses for fertilizing purposes"
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
SEQUEL OF A FRANKLIN CRIME.
Il Miner to He'd the Honsan He Vas Ac-
cused of HQpiuO Made a WidOtC.


SEATTLE, WASH, March 14.-David
Bannister, colored, former employe at
the Franklin coal mines. who was tried
but acquitted for the murder OF Thomas
Day, colored, employed by the same COM
pany, left here several days ago, having
upon the evening of his departure for Port
land announced that he intended to marry
upon his arrival in that city. Mrs. Day, the
widow of the man whose life he was ac-
cused of having taken.
Day was found one morning about ten
months ago at his post of duty with his
head beaten into pulp, and from circum-
stances suspicion pointed to Bannister.
Because of Bannister's attentions to Mrs.
Day the husband had someweeks previously
left his wife. Upon their return to Frank
lin after the trial, during which the woman
testified on behalf of the accused as against
her deceased husband, both Bannister and
Mrs. Day were driven out Of the village by
the indignant coloreo men of the town.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
Merced,s Ne,c L;om0r License.

MERGED. CAL, March 14-The Board
OF Supervisors to-day re-enacted the
liquor license of last year, of $3.50 per quar-
ter. The new ordinance takes effect on
and after April %. The present license is
500 per quarter and was passed in January.
A great many dealers paid for the entire
year at this rate, and thequestion is: Will
the new ordinance affect those who have
ayaiied themselves Of the privileges given
under the old?
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
VINE THIEF CAPTURED.
Arrest of 'Cmlprit Who Has Bee,s Aa
nOying MaytieId Vineyardists.

ATfeSb or Chtpru mo las fee7a An
mOying MaytieId Vineyardists.
SAN JOSE, CAL, March 14.-Jean
Chrisostone of Maytield was brought to the
County Jail to-day to await an examin.
alton on charge of burglary. For some
time Dubbs' winery at Mayfeld has been
Systematically robbed of wine, and a
watch was set for the thief. About II
O'Clock last night Mr.. Dubbs heard some
one proWhn5 around in tho vvinery, and
going out, caught Chrisostone in the act oi
carrying away a tive-gallon demiiohn. He
was detained until Constable Freeman ar.
rived.
This morning he was arraigned before
Justice Van Buren, on a charge of burglary
and his examination set for March 16. Bal
was placed at $1,000.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
Robbed by a FOotpad.

SAN JOSE, CAL. March 14.-Brad Wal.
ton, who resides on Northup street, near
Moorpark avenue, was robbed of gold
watch and chain by footpad near his
home about 10 O'Clock last night. Mr..
Walton was returning from town. and had
nearly reached his home when a man,
jumped from behind some shrubbery
grabbed his watch and chain and ran. Mr.
Walton drew pistol and fired three shots
at the fleeing thief. but without effect.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
sDokane MonooIs Fioht a Duel.

SPOKANE, WASH, March 14.-Lee Tong
and Chin Pong fought bloody battle with
knives and hatchets in the highbinders'
quarters, on First street, this evening.
When it was over the room resembled
slaughter-pen. Tong is dead and Pong
cannot live. They fought over Chinese
woman.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
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Orerdate at Port Gamble

PORT TOWNSEND, WASH, March IA
Some uneasiness is felt over the nom
appearance of the brig Courtney Ford,
which left San Pedro on February % for
Port Gamble. 1t has not been spoken
since sailing, and as it usually makes good
time it is feared some accident has be-
fallen it.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15

its meeting next Monday evening will
grant to the San Joaquin Valley Railroad
the right-of-way franchise through this
city, In conformity with the late Supreme
Court decision on the question. This
forthcoming action Will complete the last
INK IN the chain of rights of way through
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
Grand Juru Renort.

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 14.-The Grand
Jury rendered its report this morning and
was discharged by judge Lorigan. The
various county officers work is COM
mended and the county institutions are
found to be in good condition.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
NUGGETS FOUND NEAR KELSEY
Chunks of Pure Metal Taken From a
foot LedOe.


PLACERVILLE, CAL, March 14.-John
C. Murphy, who dwells with his sister on
ranch near Kelsey, occasionally does
ground sluicing, working toward four
foot ledge that finds its way out of the hill
into the little creek. This has proven a
bonanza to him. On January 20 he took
from his sluice- boxes $1,000 in nuggets, the
smallest worth $50 and the largest $500. A
week ago yesterday, while working the
his sluice-fork chunk of yellow metal
which, upon examination, was found to be
one-half ounce of quartz imbedded in fifty
five ounces of pure gold, in one solid
chunk.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
Ororille Jury Disagrees.

OROVILLE, CAL, March 1.-THE case
of the People VS.. Henry Yokum, for the
killing of Albert Mason and Frank Ballew,
was concluded yesterday. The jury, after
being out twenty-four hours, announced
its inability to agree, eight favoring con-
viction and four acquittal. 1t was dis
charged.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
Fafe of a Genessee Murderer.

SPOKANE, WASH, March A. Frank
Smith, who was convicted of the murder
of Emmet Fox at Genessee, Idaho, was to-
day sentenced to be hanged.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
Electric Road Franchise A,card.d.

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 14.-The Board
of Supervisors to-day awarded L. M. Hale
a franchise for an electric road from this
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
Fresno to Grant a Franchise.

FRESNO, CAL, March Alt is under
stood that the Board of City Trustees at
Evening star., 1896-11-28
Dangerous Use of
Strong Purgatiyes.


Most pills, purgatives and Bit.
ter Waters, which act quickly
upon the bowels, irritate and often
destroy the mucous coats OF the
stomach and bowels. Indeed their
cathartic action is directly caused
by the irritation of the bowels,
which they produce. Their action
should be soothing and stimula-
ting instead of irritating. A con-
tlnued use of such remedies pro-
duces chronic Inflammation of
the stomach and bowels. This
often ends in dangerous disease.
The use of the genuine imported
Carlsbad Sprudel Salt, is highly
recommended as an apericnt, lax
ative and diuretic, because its ac-
ton is due solely to its solvent
and stimulating properties. 1t
soothes and allays Inflammation,
and IS therefore much preferable
to all strong purgatives and Bitter
Waters.
Beware of limitations. DR.. To-
boldt's lecture on Carlsbad Spru-
del Salt mailed free. Eisner &
Mendelson Co., sole agents, New
York.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
THEY RIDIcULE IT
Many People RidicuIe the
Idea Of am Absolute Cure
for Dyspepsia and Stom-
ach Troubles.
RIDIcULE, HOWEVER. Is NOT ARGUMENT.
AND FACTS ARE STUBBORN THINGS.

Stofnnch troubles are common and in many
cases SO obstinate to cure that people apt TO
Iook win suspicion on any remedy claiming TO lie
eestlon Many such pride themselves on their
m'dicines -
This fear OF being humbugged may be carried
700 fat; so Tar, In fact. that many persons suffer
Tor years with weak digestion rather than risk n
nttie time and money in faithfully testing the
Claims OF preparation reliable and uniycrsally
used as Stuart's Dyspepsia Taiiets.
Now Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets are vastly differ
ent In one important respect from ordinary pro-
pre.ary medicines FOR the that they are not
n Secret patent medicine: Is made OF
their Ingredients, hut analysis shows them con
tain the natural digestive ferments, pure aseptic
pelsin the digestive acids. Golden Seal, blsmuth
h!d-asils and nux. They moi cathartic. neither
do they act powerfully any organ. but they cure
indigcst Ion on the common plan of dig.stiug
the food eaten thoroughly before ii has time to
ferment, sour and cause the mischief This is the
only secret OF their success.
Cathartic Pills have and never can cure
indiSestion and stomach troubles because they act
entirely upon the bowels whereas the whole trouble
Is really In the stomach.
Stuart's ID! spcpsia Tablets. taken nfter meals,
digest the food. That Is all there Is to IL. Food
rot dicested or half digesed is poison, IL
gas, acidty, headaches palpitation of the hea ri,
less Of flesh and appetite and many other troubles
which are often called by some other name
They are sold by druggists everywhere 80 cents
per package. Address Stuart Co.. Marshall, Mich,
for itiie book on stomach diseases, sent free.
no2SE2S
Evening star., 1896-11-28


high spirits. She is truly q woman.
She is not necessarily an athletic wo.
man. She is merely strong and healthy
In every way. She knows something Of
her own physical makeup. She knows
the importance OF the organs that make
her a woman. She knows that if she
keeps them healthy she need never be
very sick.
"How can she keep them healthy?"
BY proper care in the first place-by
proper medicine in the second. Dr..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription is for the
cure of all the ills distinctly feminine.
1t makes new woman out Of a tagged,
nervous, thin, useless, worn, discouraged
wreck of fenlininity.
1t is for one purpose only-to make
women strong and well in womanly
way-to make life worth living-to drive
away the dragging, aching, insanity-pro-
ducing pains from which diseased woman
kind suffers. 1t is the invention of q
regularly graduated skilled, expert spe-
cialist in the treatment of the diseases OF
women. It has had larger sale than
any other like medicine. Get it at YOUR
druggists and do not be persuaded to
take a substitute.
Constipation Is the father of all manner Of mall
aides. If it did not exist, in cases prompt
iy relieved. the majority of medical books could
neglect and the simplest to cure. DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets win cure constipation every
time. They care Il promptly. completely and
Permau .ntiy. They never GrtDG.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
She knew the Difference,
Frem the Indianapolis Sentinel

The story Is told Of little girl who came
to the conclusion not long ago that she
wanted bicycle. She had always been
taught by her mother to pray for what she
wanted, and for two or three nights In sue
cessfon there was good deal about wheels
In her supplications. So her father and
mother put their heads together to try and
arrange to have the prayers Of the little
miss answered. After long discussion
they agreed that . tricycle. would be more
suitable and less dangerous for one of her
age. as well as less expensive. A tricycle.
was accordingly purchased. and the little
girl found 1t waiting for her one morning
when she got up. She seemed the least bit
disappointed when she saw il, but said
nothing. Most of the day was spent i'm
wheeling about near the house. but when
it was time for her to go to bed at night
her fond parents were somewhat startled
and shocked to hear her begin her prayer
as follows: 'AOh. Lord, don't you know the
difference between bicycle and a tricy-
c10T
Evening star., 1896-11-28
The Stamp Did Not Work.

From the Chicrgo Times Herald.
A Belgian physician who stands very high
professionally at home and is a gentleman
Of education, culture and refinement. re-
Gently visited friends in this city. He had
occasion to write a letter to an Evanston
professor, and was told that II he would
afiix an Immediate delivery stamp to the
letter 1t would be rushed through to its
destination without delay.
After a day spent in sightseeing about
the city with his Chicago friends the Bel
gian reached home, went to his room and
Immediately came down stairs again in
considerable perturbation.
See! he cried, holding out the stamped
letter, which had lain on a table in mis-
room ali day. TT haf not gone yet. The
stamp haf not work. Nobody haf called
for it all the day through"
Evening star., 1896-11-28
A GRUESOME CUSTOM.
Contract to Exhunie and Send On
the Bones of Cinnamon.


the Bones of Cinnamon.
From the Ellebsburg Register
Mr. Chung is contractor in the employ
of the great Chinese Six Companies of San
Francisco. He entered into a contract
eleven years ago to travel all over the
United States and exhume the bones OF
Cinnamon. All Cinnamon who come to
this country have a contract with the
SIX Companies that, in case of DEATH their
DCEes shall be returned to the flowery king
uom, and Mr.. Chung is the man who per-
sonally sees that the contract is carried
out He is intrusted with the task OF
keeping track of the dead Cinnamon, TAX
ing their bones out of the grave and ship
ping them to China-the only place, ac-
cording to their religion, where they can
nho absolute rest. As he is under SiO,UUO
Donds to DO the work well, il is needless
10 say that he is careful. He brings two
ASSISTANTS from San Francisco who do the
rough work He had with him, when he
lame mere, the names of four celestials.
three of whom died here in 1883 and one
In lSJ2. All of these will be exhumed and
shipped, DR.. Gray. the health officer, hav-
ing supplied a certificate that none died OF
contagious disease
His contract says that he must not get
the bones mixed; that each Individual set
must be cleaned, put in white muslin
Dag, and then be boxed securely for ship
ment across the Pacific. He is not allowed
10 cut, saw or break a bone, nor can he
boil the bones to get the flesh off, on rem
atty OF forfeiture of his bond. He SAYS
that three years serve TO do away with
the flesh. but they are generally allowed
to remain in the grave longer than that
IN order to make sure of a clean job when
he goes at it. Each set of bones is labeled
and a record is kept of them. All are
shipped TO San Francisco. and when four
tons have been collected they are put on
a steamer and shipped The Six COM
panies have d special contract with the
steamship companies. and the cost of a
ride across the great deep in this par
tfeular condition Is only $50, and the COM
pany boasts that there has never been a
kick on high rates!
Mr. Chung's assistants aroused the four
peaceful sleepsrs from their long rest, pol
ishsd them up according to contract snd
sent them on their way-if not rejoicing, at
least according to contract.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
Chila's Ins uisi sitiveness
Prom Tit Bits.

At fashionable wedding little while
ago, after the departure Of the happy pair.
a dear little girl, whose papa and mamma
were among the guests. asked. with q
child's delightful inqusitiveness, Why do
they throw things at the prett! lady in The
carriage?"
For luck" replied one of the brides
maids
And why" continued the cliid, doesn't
she throw them back?"
"Oh." said the young lady, that would
be rude"
mo. it wouldn't" persisted the child. "a
the delight OF her doting parents; mi
does"
Evening star., 1896-11-28
Hard Luck. Indeed. !.

From the Cleveland Leader.
Blimley-"Tm the unluckiest man on
earth"
"Huntley-"Why sor'
Blimley-'T proposed to Edith Buzzley
last night and was accepted, and today I
learn that her father is about to make an
assignment"
Evening star., 1896-11-28
The First Step.
From Life,

ErOIn Lie.
II wish you would ten me-" said the kind
old judge to the lady burglar. 'how you
came to adopt such disreputable profess
sion. How did you begin?"
Your honor" replied the miserable wo-
man, my first step was to go through my
husbands pockets while he slept. After
that the descent was easy"
Evening star., 1896-11-28
Different Now.

From the P1ttsburg Cnronicie-Telegraph.
Mrs Troubles-"When We were first mar
rfed. Harry. you never uttered a COM
piaint."
Mr.. T.5''When we were first married.
Jane, had cash enough to employ a cook. /"
Evening star., 1896-11-28
A Tax ON Bachelors.

From the Bucnos Ayres Standard.
The province of Jabez Balfolr. Saltu. il
progressing, and will In future be fine
ground for the fine old sport Of husband
hunting Here is the scale OF taxes which
that enlightened province proposes to inn
Evening star., 1896-11-28

Widows and widowers. when they put the
dear departed" under the sod. will be all
lowed three years to enjoy their freedom.
Evening star., 1896-11-28

nc ueeeieu the3e words. But his inten-
tions. whatever they were, were not destin-
ed to be fulfilled. Before he reached the
door ne was Intercepted by one Of the off,
GERS OF the princes suite. who, with his
hand upon his sword hilt. ready to draw,
opposed his further progress
No one leaves this room unless his high.
ness permits IT, he said. determinedly.
Count Sastrowitch fell back amazed.
What! he exclaimed HAS it came to
thfse Violence to the Kings majesty? This
is treason-open REBELLION"
stay, the prince intefposed, addressing
MS jealous &C mpanion. sn.
He bowed low to the king and turned to
those who accompanied him
FOLLOW me, gentlemsp," he said, You
have heard his majesty's commands. II
IS Tor us to obey them.7 Nay, have said
II. Sir John.' he added, with a little flush
% OF %mpatience, seeing that the old diplomat
spot. You see that fupkher persistence is
useless. Your assurance has for once de-
ceived you No mortal. man has the power
to undo what Is done"
,ovs While asI, ne spoke . leoklof intensely anx-
Count SastroWttch. and his eyes hung al
most hungrily upon Sir Johns answer.
y came slowly and deliberately.
car nishness win remember the condi-
said, without altering his position, or re-
moving his eyes from the one object on
which they had so long been riyeted. II
pieoeed my word that.I would withdraw
from the kings presence at the kings or
ders alone Let his majesty with his own
lips command me to retire, and I viii GO
not otherwise"
PresumPtuous man. the prime minister
exclaimed hoarsely. '"The kings commands
have been conveyed through my mouth
What more fs needed
His sentence was suddenly cut short
With startling abruptness Sir John Tenn
paeton, now for the first time, turned his
head toward the speaker and flashed upon
him gaze so keen and penetrating that