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The San Francisco call., 1896-11-22
SANTA ROSA OFFICER ERRS.
Accuses an Innocent Woman of Possess
ing Resemblance to Notorious
Female RUroIar

SANTA ROSA, CAL, Nov. 21-There
was an angry woman and crestfaIlen
officer at the Northern Pacific depot here
this morning. 1t was all on account OF
the mysterious woman in black, who, by
the way, is still pilfering with perfect i'm
punity, and whom the police are very
ANXIOUS to catch sight of.
So when a lady somewhat tall and
som berry attired appeared at the depot
this morning, evidently with the inten-
ton of going to San Francisco, Officer
BY Groshong approached her and asked
If she was resident of the city and where
she was going.
The lady Indignantly resented the ques-
tions and fatty told the officer it was
none of his business. When she was told
that she resem bled the woman in black
with burglarizing tendencies her rage
knew no bounds, aad stepping into car
riage she ordered the driver to take her to
a residence on Petaluma avenue.
Subsequently an investigation proved
that the lady did not even resemble the
woman burglar, except in the matter OF
dress, and the whole police force here has
been busy apologiZing ever since. Mean
while the real woman in black pursues her
trade with regularity and profit, adding
two more raids TO her list to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-22
STANF0RD'S TRAINING GROUNDS
Men of the Football Team Practice in
the 8racing Air of Congress-
SPRINGS

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CAL, Nov
M.-Word was received here to-day from
the men now training at Congress Springs
that they arrived there in drizzling rain.
but were delighted with the place as com.
pared with Woodside, the usual training
ground. The accommodations are good
and the air bracing and cooler than at the
campus. Light signal practice was in
dulged in in the afternoon and the bath
ing facilities for which the placeis noted
were tested. After good rub down and
dinner the men retired at en- earlv hour.
Cross intends to give the PLAYERS lois of
signal practice and a lew light games
He will insist on the men getting plenty
OF rest and hopes to have them in good
shape before the time for their game with
Berkeley.
1t has been decided that Stanford is to
have special train to the Cuy on
Thanksgivins as it has in former wears.
low round-trip rate has been offered by
the railroad and Stanford and her sympa.
thizers from this county will be present
1000 strong.
The time for the special trains depart
ure has not as yet been decided upon. The
train Will start from the quadrangle and
will be elaborately decorated with hun
dreds OF yards of cardinal bunting. To
say that its occupants will be noisy is
unnecessary since there will be 500 en-
thusiastic ''rooters" aboard.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-22
ON THE EAsrEhN TRACKS.
Good FacSn0 Erents at Jennings, La
tonia, Nashville and NeiC Orleans.

Good Racing Erents at Bentsin0s, La
tonia, Nashville and NeiC Orleans.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Nov. 21.-Results at
Bennings: One mile, Galilee won, Royal Prin-
cess second, Distant Shot third. Time, 1 AT.
Five furlongs, Buddha won, Hurl second,
Maude Williams third. Time, 1?O4.
Six furlongs, Tremargo won. Hanwen Sec
ond, The Swain third. Time, :169z.
Five furlongs, Tallahassee won, Kinnikinick
second, Hi Daddy third. Time, l :03 3-5.
Steeplechase, Caress won, H awassee second,
Deca pod third. Time. 6 :35 2-5.
LATONIAsKY., Nov. 2l.-Six furlongs, Old
Center won. Captain Drane second, Whyota
third. Time, :154.
CASTOR third. Time, 10.
a mile and seventy yards, Satsuma won
Berclair second, Muskalonge third. Time,
Steeplechase, Sealdiver won, Uncle Jim Sec
ond, Lawyer third. Time, 4:02.
One mile, Yellow Rose won, Rampant secon d,
Miss Emma third. Time, l :46.
Five and a half furiongs, Double Dummy
won. El Toro second, Sharon third. Time,
NASHVILLE, TENN, Nov. 21.-six furlongs,
Damask. won, Nellie Osborne second, Victoria
third. Time, :l515.
Five furlongs, Lucy overton won, Lucy Al
len second, Daisy Marie third. Time, :O314.
Five furlongs Lorrana won. Fischer second,
Master Fred third. Time, 1:2SL
One mile, Pete Kitchen won, Ed cambridge
second, Paramount third. Time, :4z24'
Seven furlongs, Sim w won, Lauretta ID Sec
ond, Billy Fischer third. Time, 1:2s4.
NEW ORLEANS, LA, Nov 21.-Six turlongs
Dora H won, Maggie second, Pont third
Time, l:1415.
Five furlongs, Hill Billy won, Alvin sec
ond, Marie third. Time, :O2:
One and one-sixteenth miles, Nicolini won,
Cotton King second, C. C. Rumrlll third.
Time, 1 :52.
Seven furlongs, Monteu won, Jim Hogg Sec
ond, Marquse third. Time, 1914.
Seven furlongs, Brakeman won, Cherrystone
second, Ondague third. Time, 1854.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-22
SHE WOULD SL.AY
TO GAIN REVENGE
Jerome Westgate of San
Diego Pursued by a
Woman.
I'm After Him and I'm Going
TO Kill Him." Is Her Bold
Declaration.
Claims She Is His Real Wife, Though
He Led Another to the
Altar.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Nov. 21.-Jerome B.
Westgate seems TO have been born to
trouble OF peculiar kind. he is mild
man of soft speech and unassertive blond
whiskers; but he seems to stir up strife
among the women with whom he has
sworn the marriage VOW. His historic
troubie with the first Mrs. Westgate was
supposed to have been settled over year
ago, when he applied for divorce. He
married the second Mrs. Westgate, and
thought-good. easy man-that his sor.
rows were over.
An era of peace settled over his house
and continued until this week, when it
was rudely broken by the avenging first
wife, who swooped down from Montana
like blizzard, without warning. 1t was
at the Westgate home that the exile first
appeared.
Are you Mrs. Westgate2" she asked
in tragicaI whisper of the shrinking little
woman who had taken Westgate's name.
"Oh, didn't mean to ask you that. OF
course you are not. / am the only Mrs.
Westgate. bad luck 10 the name. Where
is bep Where is that man Westgate.
don't want to hurt you. but I'm after him,
and I'm going to kill him."
Mr.. Westgate No. was frightened al
most to death, but before she could say or
DO anything her predecessor in Westgaie
affections had swept out and was even
then hunting for the mild-eyed blond.
The second wife recovered from the
shock after time and hurriedly sent word
that the ex-wiie was after HIM with a
pistol. Westgate received the word while
at work. The news left him bereft of
sense. He sat down on stone and
trem bled, and then leaped up and got out
of sight. For three or four days he
avoided his former haunts, sending word
to No. 2 by messenger. With great good
luck, and to the saving of his life, he
evaded the ayenger.
1t is said, however. that she is still in the
city and lying in wait for him TO return to
No. 2. when she will swoop down like an
ayenging nemesis.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-22
WEALTH OF SAN JOAQUIN.
Products of the County to Be Exhibited
at Fresn0's Fatr

Products of the County to Be Exhibited
at Fresn0's Fair.
STOCKTON, CAL, Nov. 21.-The Stock
ton Com mmercial Association, having de-
termined to put San Joaquin County to
the front at the great citrus exposition
next month, is inviting the corporation
of every farmer aud fruit grower in pre-
pairing first-class exhibit. Colonel II. G..
Shaw. the representative of the associa-
ton. is now engaged in securing choice
exhibits OF the products of the soil, raw
and manufactured. He has already re-
ceiyed much encouragement, and the in
dications are that this county will make a
splendid showing.
1t is too late in the season for green
fruits, but very superior collection OF
dried and preserved fruits, in glass lars
and boxes, is assured. A fine display OF
almonds and other nuts has been prom
ised. The wine exhibit. too, will be some
thing to be proud OF. The great bean crop
of San Joaquin County will be in evidence
through standard samples. and the line OF
cereals and -four and meal products will
be the best at the fair. Excellent cheese
is manufactured in this county. and the
commercial association will endeavor to
see that the dairy industry receives recog-
milton.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-22

Fifteen Comnandertes Represented at
the Sacrnnsento Gathering.
s SACRAMENTO, CAL, Nov. 2l.-There
was large concourse of Knights Templar
here to-day from the various comman-
deries of department 2 to take part in the
conclave, fifteen being present.
Sacramento Commandery No. Q
marched to the depot this morning to re-
ceive the grand officers, who were escort
ed by the drill cors of Golden Gate Com
mandery, and all marched TO the asylum
and the Masonic Temple.
The morning was devoted to exemplify-
ing the work of the order of the Red Cross
and the afternoon 10 that of the order of
Knights Templar, under the direction of
Grand CaptainGeneral Eminent Sir John
Garwood.
In the evening the order of Knights
Templar was conferred by Sacramento
Com mmandery, the work being highly
praised by the visitors. A banquet fol-
lowed, after which toasts and responses
consumed the time until an early hour.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-22
rUR1ooK IERIGATIoN PROJECT.
Operations Suspended after the h0SS
Decision May Be Resumed.

Operations SISpende@ 9J'o'
Decision May Be Res""aed.
MODESTO. CAL, Nov. 21.-Judge James
A. Waymire, who contracted with the
Board OF Directors of the Turlock lrrlga-
ton district to complete their irrigation
system for all the remaining bonds OF the
district, nearly $4,000 worth, yesterday
fire system OF bitches and grounds.
He was accompanied by Colonet George
Stone and c. 81. Lead better OF San Fran
cisco. After the investigation, Waymlre
said he was ready to complete the work
He will put on a large force, of men and
will have finished by December l.
This contract was made about two years
ago. Judge Ross decision caused opera
tions to be suspended, and finally dis the con.
will decide whether to let Waymire pro-
ceed with the contract or declare it for
feited. .
believed the directors will allow him TO
proceed. If so be will be $250,000 better
off than when he made the agreement to
finish the work.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-22
MISSING FROM JULIAN.
Mrs. Thompson and Her Child Believed to
Have Been Murdered BY
Indians

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Nov. 21.-Mrs. Bertha
Thompson, good-looking young widow
living on the Bush ranch near Julian, fifty
miles east of this city, has disappeared.
She left with her girl baby early last Mon
day night and said she was going to
Orchard for walk.
She failed to return, ana as she had lett
her clothing and money behind it was at
once feared that foul play had been done.
So far as known Mrs. Thompson had no
intimates except those of the Bush family
and the Salvation Army, of which she was
a member. There was no known reason
for Der going. Within day or two all the
country was excited over her disappear
ance and parties of men and boys have
been out for several days securing the
country surrounding the ranch and even
for miles distant.
Early Monday morning three Indians
returning 10 the desert from a feast at
Captain Grande passed the Bush ranch.
They were hard-looking characters, but
no especial attention was paid to them
until after Mrs. 1hompson's prolonged
absence, when the pa, sing of the three
Indians was recalled. and it was thought
that perhaps they were concerned in her
taking off. 1t was two days before sus-
picion was directed against the Indians,
and then they were easily beyond trailing,
out on the desert.
But experienced cowboys and friendly
Indians were sent on the trail as far as
they could go. with instructions to Push
on to Fig Tree Johns ranch, away out on
the desert toward Salton, to see if the In
diaDs had gone there.
Fig Tree John is a famous character
an Indian hermit living at the springs on
the abandoned road across the desert. II
the offending Indians are at his place he
will assist the whites in capturing them,
be having a good record for helping to
apprehend criminals who seek the desert
m escane
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-22
STORMS IN THE NORTH.
disaster Threatens Farmers Along fuyaHup
Rver-Saow and Rain Fall


PUYALLUP, WASH. Nov. 21.-Puyallup
River, which runs through this city, has
been doing heavy damage since the storms
OF last week. 1t has washed away its
bank and is now within ten feet of the old
bed, on which are built hophouses and
other buildings of the farmers for miles
down the valley.
ohould the stream reach that channel,
as is highly probable, it will cause inesti-
maoie damage. The Commissioners say
they will build dam to divert the present
course into new channel, but nothing
has yet been done and they may bs too
late. len acres of Carson's ranch, near
town, has been washed away, and the
river is widening at the rate OF two to four
yards daily.
TACOMA, WASH, Nov. 2f.-Twelve
inches OF snow feIl here up to o'clock
tnls evening, when it changed 10 rain,
Whlch Is coming down heavily now. The
grayest anxiety is felt, as this Will un-
douoleuly cause recurrence of the floods
OF the last few DAYS. The forecast is for
rain or snow all day to- morroM
hEDD!NG, CAL, Nov. 21.-Rain is still
coming down In torrents here and reports
from all portions of the county are to the
eifect that the downpour is general The
river is rising rapidly.
"A young man named Paul Honn of this
city, who just came in from the Burney
Valley country, had thrilling experince
and narrowly escaped drowning. He was
driving a two-horse wagon loaded with
produce and on reaching small stream
about twelve miles northeast of this city
found the water high and running like a
millrace.
Usually there is very little water in the
creek, but when he attempted TO cross it
was a bout full. Thinking he could safely
cross he drove in, and no sooner had the
horses entered the torrent than the rush
OF water lifted them completely off their
feet. The water rushed over the
wagon. washing out the contents,
ana Honn was compelled to grasp
the seat with one hand and try
to hold the animals with the other in
order to retain his seat. The harness be-
came loosened on one of the horses and
became badly TANGLED. Honn nearly gave
up in despair. He was wet to the skin.
cold and exhausted, but with heroic
effort, aided by the sagacity OF one of the
animals, he was enabled to reach the near
shore and came to this city sore and ex-
hausted.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-22
PORTLAND koBBERs ForLBD.
Brass Stolen From Southern Pacific
Cars Is Recovered.


Cars Is Recovered.
PORTLAND, Or, Nov. 21.-A scheme
OF band of junk-robbers. who had 1900
pounds OF brass concealed in barrels on a
steamship dock, ready for shipment to
San Francisco, was neatly frustrated by
Detective Simmons and Welsh, who ar
rested George Kiss to-day He is held for
examination until his confederates can
be found
The Southern Pacific Company discov.
cred to-day that every car 1t had side
tracked and stored at Cooks Spur had
been stripped of the brass it was orna-
mented with. The top of the barrels
found to-day contained craps of iron, and
from all appearances TIE entire contents
consisted OF old iron. Upon prying in
further, however. layer OF burlap was
discovered, and underneath this the bar.
rels were found to contain brass that b ad
evidently been taken off the railroad cars.
Another thin layer of OLD iron was found
in the bottom of the barrels
Kiss, when asked where he got the brass
and what he proposed to do with it. re-
piled that he bad purchased it ate cents
per pound and was shipping to San Fran
cisco where he got 6lz a pound.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-22
Sevada's Vote Complete.

CARSON, NEv., Nov. 21-Following are
the complete and official election re-
turns of this State: Tota, vote cast,
1865; Mckinley, 1919; Bryan and
Sewall, 77s7; Bryan and Watson,
572; Dawes, Republican, for Congress.
1919; Newlands, silver, for Congress, 6529;
Doughty, Peoples, for Cor gress, 1850 The
silver party State ticket was elected The
state Senate will stand three Repu blicans,
one Democrat, one silver, three indepen-
dents and one fusion. The Assembl will
stand two Republicans, one Democrat,
eighteen silver, six fusion and four inde.
pendents.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-22
Ianoui,hss h, Modesto JAN.

MODESTO. CAL, Nov. 2l.-The young
Englishman, Harry Hardy, who on the
strength of his claims of hav-
ing been secretary to the British Con-
sui and that he would soon inherit large
sum gained the confidence of people OF
this place and borrowed money, con-
tracted bills and then fed, was brought
back by Constable Herman this afternoon
from Santa Rosa, whsre he had been ar
rested.
He asked for an immediate hearing,
was taken before Justice of the Peace,
pleaded guilty to obtaining money under
false pretenses and was sentenced TO
thirty days in the County Jail
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-22
Close of the Poultry sho,c.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Nov. 2l.-The poultry
show of the Santa Clara Valley Poultry
and Kennel Club. which closed at Hale 5
Hall this evening, proved by far the most
successful exhibit of the Kind ever held
west of the Missouri River. To-day the
attendance was greater than on any oil
the four days, and in the mum Der were a
great many fanciers from all over the
State. Over 1000 birds have been exhi bited
and these have been pronounced by know
ing ones to be the very best of their class
in the West. The Judging has been fair
and impartial. and exhibitors are loud in
their praise OF the manner in which the
show was conducted.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-22
Friends of Du,nb An,mals.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, Nov. 21.-The So
ciety for the Prevention OF Cruelty to
Animals was reorganized in this city last
evening. Miss Gay, the State agent, was
present and offered some good sugges-
tious.
Rev. ]. G. Taylor and P. R. Adams were
elected to fill vacancies on the board of
trustees and w. E. Rice and S. I. Horton
Were appointed agents of the society for
SAINTS Cruz, II. W. Coon for Ben Lomond
ana W. b. Drew for FELTON,. The society
Will oegin at once an active crusade
against cruelty to animals.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-22
OREGON RA11RoADs SUED.
Haze Ignored Demands Of the Interstate
Commerce Commits tom.

Haze Ignored Demands OF the Interstate
Commerce Comnsissto1s.
PORTLAND, Or, Nov. 21.-The Sump-
ter Valley Railway Company and the
Oregon Central and Eastern are in default
to the United States Interstate Commerce
Commission for not filing annual reports.
To-day, through the United States Dis
trict Attorneys Office, tho commission be-
gan suit in mandamus to compel the two
roads to file reports of their business and
proceedings during the past year, which
they have failed and refusu to do.
The complaints against the companies
are immense volumes setting out every
item that might possibly enter into the
life of railroad company, and probably
several hundred thousand dollars are in.
volyed
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-22
NEW MEXICO LAND CASE.
Canyon Del RIO Colorado Grant q,
s,oxed hu fhe Gorern1ueuf

Canyon Del Rto Colorado Grant On
posed by the Government.
SANTA FE, N. NJ, Nov. 21.-In the
United States court of private land
claims yesterday the Canyon del Rio
Colorado grant case, pretending TO en-
brace 2,939 ,21 acres in Taos County, an d
TO cover the Red River mining district.
was tried, argued and submitted, with
leave to file printed briefs. Messrs. Matt
G. Reynolds and w. d. Pope represented
the Government
The most important document intro
duced by the Government was certified
copy of decree of the court of private
land claims rendered in 1898 in the San
Antonio del Rio Colorado grant case, dis
missing the petition. The Government
contended that as the alleged Canyon del
Rio Colorado grant lies directly within the
boundary of the San Antonio del Rio
Colorado grant, there was nothing to be
done except to reject the former claim.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-22
Portiamd,s siamese 1,rin. Separated.

PORTLAND. Or, Nov. 21.-Early this
week twins were born to the wife OF Leo
nard McGovern OF this city. The babes
were joined by a ligament similar to that
OF the once famous Siamese twins.
An operation was performed on Thurs
day by one of the most prominent physi-
clans IN the city, in the presence of sew
erai other medical men. and indications
are at the present time that il will prove q
success in all particulars.
The iigament was removed, close up to
tne bodies OF each Of the little ones, and it
is predicted that when they grow up there
will not be even scar left.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-22
La LoIE VAS MAD.
Dtsappointed Los angeles Assdience by
Eefusing to Dance.

disappointed n Los angeles Assdience by
Eefusing to Dance.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Nov. 21-La Loie
Fuller refused to dance at The matinee
this afternoon.
The entrance money was refunded to
hundreds of would be spectators with the
explanation that Miss Fuller was too ill to
I'LL her difficult role. 1t was alleged that
she was overcome by nervous prostration.
She appeared tonight, however, and de-
lighted vast audience with her terpsi.
chorean charms.
La Loie's manager explained that the
real cause of her refusal to dance this
afternoon was dissatisfaction with the
orchestra.
The leadr of the orchestra failed to
comprehend her cues, and the fair dan
seuse became so disgusted that she abso-
lutely refused to 20 on with the per-
formance.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-22
LOST TO 4 PORTLAND GAMB1En.
A TOwth Vho Sued to Recover Notv
Wishes He Hadnp.

~OteUs mo cHcQ 10 heCOrer oOtC
Wishes He Hadnp.
PORTLAND, Or, Nov. 2L-H. Nc
Kinley, young man who says he believes
he is related distantly to the family of The
man of Canton, recently lost sum of
money in Hellen's gambling-house.
He sought to retrieve his waning for
tunes by suing the proprietor for double
the amount. Now he is in vexatious
predicament, because certain dead let
ter" statutes are much alive and are
being enforced.
Either he will have to abandon the civil
action against HELEN or else he will have
to convict himself of gambling. Ii he
convicts himself on the criminal charge
he will in all probability have 10 pay a
fine.
In his complaint young Mckinley say
he lost his money gambling with HELEN,
and that alone would convict him. so that
be is very sorry that he commenced the
action.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-22
Bound orer for Forgery.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Nov. 21.-John G.
McGregor, who forged money order at
Oakland payable to Mrs. Lena Erschig,
was examined before United States Com
missioner Knoles to-day and bound over
to await the action of the Federal Grand
Jury. McGregor will be taken to Los An
geles and placed in Jail tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-22
at the Memphis Coliseum tonight, piling
up % miles 1913 yards. The former record
was q miles S54 yards.
Football at Santa hosa.

SANTA ROSA, CAL. Nov. 21.-The
football game here to-day between the
Lowell High School team OF San Fran
cisco and the boys of the Santa Rosa High
School drew crowd OF about 1000 people
and bristled with good plays:
The ground was quite soft, and some
grand and lofty tum bling was INDUCED in,
without damage. The game resulted in
tie, both sides failing to score, ana re-
turn match will be awaited with great ID.
terest
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-22
Fan Buskirh and johnson Matched.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Nov. 21.-A ten
round boxing contest before the Sacra-
mento Athletic Club was arranged to-
night between Instructor Johnson
of the club and Theodore Van Bus
kirk, champion heavyweight of the
Olympic Club of San Francisco, to take
place on Decem Der IL. There has been an
attempt for more than a year to bring the
men together, and it is anticipated that a
fine contest will result
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-22
SALT LAKb GAMsLER sHoz.
Totally Wounded Halle Climbing to
Young Lady's Experiments.

Young Lady's Iparfments.
SEATTLE. WASH. Nov. 21.-Early this
morning, while attem pting to gain an en-
trance to the apartment of his cousin and
sweetheart, Miss Annie Farley. daughter
of Michael Farley. a respected contractor
of this city, Louis Willard. gambler.
until recently resident OF Salt Lake and
Leadville, was shot and perhaps fatally
wounded.
]. A. Gresham, a neighbor of the Far
leys, saw the young man climb toward a
second-story window, and supposing him
to be burglar he fired four shots, one OF
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-22

this city last night. He was sitting in his
parlor watching his two sons play cards
and died without uttering a sound. Mr..
Major was postmaster of Reddng during
Cleveland's second term. He was a
Mason and member OF the A. y. u. w.