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The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
EVENTS At SAN JOSE.
Southern Pacific Practically Wins DAM
age Suit-Suicide Kehy's M
Contested.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Dec. 21.-A decision
was rendered this morning IN the suit OF
Marshal Bond against the Southern Pa
cihc Company. the defendant practically
winning the case, as judgment was given
in favor of the plaintiff for 500, which was
all that the railroad company offered to
pay for the damages sustained before the
commencement OF the action.
Bond is wealthy resident of Santa
Clara who was q passenger on one OF the
trains that encountered a flood near Baden
last winter. Bond had his trunk and
some valises with him at the time and
they were checked to Santa Clara upon
his commutation ticket.
In the wreck that followed the washing
away of the track the baggage was lost.
He had valuable property In the trunk
and yalises which he estimated to be
worth $415 35. He made a demand on the
company for indemnity to that amount,
and the company cited clause In the
condition of the tickets issued limiting
the liability of the company in considera-
ton of the reduced rate al which the ticket
was sold to only $100 upon any baggage
that would be checked and transported
upon the ticket. An action was brought
by Bond to recover the full value OF the
lost goods.
In rendering the decision this morning,
Judge Reynolds stated that the company
was not liable beyond the amount stated
in the conditions, which were tacitly
agreed to by the plaintiff by his accept
ance of the same, and there was ample
consideration for it in the sale of the
ticket at reduced rate.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
STOCKTON MINSTREL SHOW.
Society Young Ladies Appear in Burnt
Cork Array to Swell Charity
Fund

STOCKTON, CAL, Dec. 21.-The min
strel show given tonight by the young
ladies OF Stockton's Four Hundred, for the
benefit of the Chiidren's and Old Peoples
Home, not only proved success in point
of attendance but was the cleverest anna
teur performance ever seen in Stockton.
Before the curtain went up at o'clock
there was not vacant seat in Masonic
Music Hall and hundreds were obliged to
stand until the performance was over. The
entertainment brought out the best peo-
pie in Stockton and will net the charity
for which it was given tidy sum. 1t
will be repeated tomorrow night and in
the afternoon a tea will be held from 2 to
O'clock.
The big hall was beautifully decorated,
and about the sides were various boo hs
presided over by Stockton ladies. The
minstrel snow by the young ladies OF the
'swagger set' was the chief feature of the
night. They appeared in burnt cork
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
SUNK IN THE SAcRhMENT0.
Steamship D. {. Knight, Struck BY the
Modoc During Fog, Fills and
Goes Gown.

SACRAMENTO. CAL, Dec. 21.-A col
lision occurred about IL O'clock this morn
ing on the Sacramento River between the
steamers Modoc and D. E. Knight. The
D. E. Knight was badly damaged and
sank.
A heavy fog hung over the river all the
morning. The two boats met short dis
tance below the city. The Modoc was en-
route to San Francisco and the D. E.
knight was bound up stream, having
barge in tow. Both were on the east side
of the river. Captain Fouratt OF the Modoc
gave the proper signal and turned into
the stream. For some reason the Knight
also took TO the stream and began to cross
the Modoc's bows.
Captain Fouratt saw that collision
was inevitable, but before the Modoc
could be stopre1 or its course changed
it struck the Knight amidships, almost
cutting it in two.
After the steamers separated the Knight
began to DRIFT down the stream, filling
rapidly. The Modoc at once went to the
rescue and succeeded in pushing the
Knight over to the west shore before it
struck the bottom. It now lies in the
mud half submerged.
The Modoc took several hundred sacks
of potatoes and other cargo off the Knight
and returned with the crew of the sunken
steamer to this city. The Modoc was not
materially damaged and left soon for San
Francisco The damage to the knight Is
estimated at SIS, 900. Captain Price stated
that it would be raised and repaired.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
ROBINS as PEsr-DEs9RoEsRs.

Interesting Experiment to Be Conducted
by Santa Clara Farmer.
SAN JOSE, CAL, Dec. 21.-Experiments
that will be closely watched by fruit
growers were begun this morning by
Joshua Cozzens, an orchardist on the
Kirk road, who proposes to ascertain to
what extent robins help in destroying in
sects injurious to trees and vines. The
first experiment will be made with the
peach root borer, pest which has given
the orchardists more trouble and entails
more expense than any, other horticul-
tural inhIction in the community.
Mr.. Cozzens will first dig the earth
from around the trees and the birds will
be given the first chance at the grubs.
After the robins have done what they can
his men will follow and dig out the re-
mainder in the usual manner. 1t so
happens that the robins appear in force at
the same time that the work of dig
gng out the borers is due, and it is
thought by Mr.. CoZzens that nature has
ordered this coincidence for some pur-
pose. His experience will be of value to
the fruit-growing interests.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
The Genera Beached at Eureka.

EUREKA, CAL, Dec. 21-The brig
Geneva, recently towed to Eureka from
San Francisco to load redwood for Sydney,
had TO be beached to-day to keep it from
sinking at the wharf because of a leak in
the rddder casing. The vessel was on the
drydock in San Francisco just before
starting for Eureka, but evidently that
part OF the hull was not thoroughly ex-
amined, for the leak did not develop till
the vessel was well down in the water
with 27O, 600 feet of heavy lumber in its
hold. 1t is believed repairs can be made
without discharging the lumber now in
the hold, in which case the vessel will be
detained only about three days. 1t was to
have finished loading Thursday.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
MOURNING I'M SANTA CRUZ.
Death of &C. B. v Deiumater Removes
One of the Seaside cny's Early
Pioneers.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, Dec. 2L-Profound
regret is felt in Santa Cruz over the death
of one of its pioneers, G. B. V. Delamater,
sented the best type of the pioneer-one
of those who brought, besides the strength
and ambition OF energetic young man
hood, a standard of moral rect:tude and
the impulses OF an intelligent and patri-
otic citizenship
In the early COS Mr.. Delamater was a
merchant liz Sacramento, a friend and
associate of Stanford, Crocker, HOPKINS
and Huntington, the "Big Four" who
afterward built the Central and Southern
Pacific systems. When the railroad
scheme was in its incipient stage Mr.. De-
lamater was strongly urged to go into it.
At that time he could command more
ready capital than any one of the four
who afterward became m multi-millionaires,
but he refrained from investing in the
monopoly, and always felt proud of his
actions in this respect.
Just as the transcontinental railroad
was completed he came to Santa Cruz and
built store which to-day, after twenty
five years of service, is the best business
house in this city. In 1881 he built a
mansion on Ocean View avenue, planning
it for his final and permanent home, but
gossipers circulated the report that he was
withdrawing money from his business for
the residence and certain creditors made
sudden demands for payment, which
could not be met Immediately. Mr.
Delamater was supersensitive, and in
stead OF asking for any extensions or con-
cessions he sold his property at ruinous
sacrifice, paid every dollar of his indebted
ness and retired from business Soon
afterward he entered the supply depart
ment of the Southern Pacific, and al
though the family home was retained
here, his citizenship was transferred to
San Francisco, 10 the loss of Santa Cruz.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
rn1l.in on tdren start q Fire.

VALLEJO, CAL, Dec. 21. = A house
owned by S. B. George Oh Sacramento
street, and occupied by Mrs. George
Wilson and her two small children, was
pa, a,tiaIiy destroyed by fire last evening.
mrs. Wilson was upstairs attending TO
household duties when she heard the chill
dren screaming. Running down to where
the children were, she found the room
ablaze and the baby sitting On the floor
with the hair all SIN ed off its head. The
little ones face was badly blistered. The
mother picked ur the TWO children and
gave the alarm. 1t is supposed the chill
dren were poking sticks in the fire.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
roUR OF srANfoRD MUsIoIANs.
Glee and Mandolin Clubs Hi.L Start
N0rthtcard To- Day.

Glee and Mandolin Clubs Viii Start
N0rthsCard To- Day
STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CAL, Dec.
21.-The Stanford Glee and Mandolin
clubs will leave on their northern tour to-
morrow. The members to make the trip
have been chosen as follows:
Glee club: First tenor-E. C. Sewall. w. A.
Sutherland. f. B. Riley E. B. Dawson; second
tenor-W. C. Mcneil, G. w. Bush, g. G. Decker,
F. A. Schneider; first bass-P. II. Abbott, w.
T. Young, c. l. Dillon; second bass : A. G..
kaufman, c. V. King, B. E. Snipes j. F, Lana
gan; leader, A. G. kaufman.
Mandolin club: First mandolin-W. Bittle
Wells, Z. c. Sc wall ]. E. flanagan; first guitar
G. B. Wilson, NJ. S. Porter, B. C. Nichols; sec
ond mandOlin-A. G. kaufman, Z. !. Bartholo-
new; second guitar = II. s. Sladen, B. E..
Snipes, G. L. Seward; leader, w. Bittle Wells.
The clubs have practieed faithfully for
three months. Besides the material al
ready on hand at the beginning of the
semester, forty-six new men tried for
places on the glee club. The freshman
class brought in some accom- piished musi-
clans, who have proved valuable additions
to the clubs. II. II. Brown is the advance
agent OF the organization. Twelve con-
certs will be given during the tour.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
CHOSE TO BEG
UNTIL He DIED
Owner of the Blanca Mine
Expires in a Lowly
Howell.
Among His Effects Is Found an
Offer of $4,000 for the
Property.
With Wealth at His Command, He
Succumbs to Exposure and
Starvation.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Dec. 21.-A queer
character died at Guaymas, Sonora, on
Saturday. His name was o. White and
he is believed to have been native OF
New York State. His age was about So
years. The old man seemed to be in the
most abject poverty and went around the
streets OF the Mexican town begging foo d
and frequently eating refuse found at the
rear doors of restaurants.
White was a miner and occasionally dis
appeared from Guaymas, taking long pros
pecting trips into the mountains. He was
never molested by Mexicans or Indiads,
his shabby outfit saving him from all
queries. The old man was quite we'll
knowa to several Americans, who found
him unusually bright and keen in some
respects, especially in money matters,
though he always protested that he was
miserably poor.
In mining, too, he was shrewd and
practical, but he never seemed to find
anything good, and apparently was forced
to return to Guaymas to beg.
During the recent storm the old man
suffered great privation, his shanty ad-
mitting wind and rain, and his wretched
straw pallet not serving TO keep his old
blood warm. He contracted pneumonia
and died in the hoveI. One or two of his
kind-nearted countrymen heard of it and
visited the place.
His body had already been taken away
by the health authorities, who are very
strict in demanding burial within twenty
four hours, in order to insure against pes
thence. The Americans searched through
an old wallet to find some clew 10 White s
identity, and came across letter from &
Boston firm, offering him $50 900 IN cash
for his mine, the Blanca, situated twenty
five leagues from Sahuaripe.
This led to an investigation, and it was
found that White had secretly discovered
very rich mine in his prospecting, and
had developed it to such an extent that
its value was fully demonstrated. An ex-
pert visiting the district had inspected it,
and this led to the offer from the Boston
people. The old man had evidently re-
fused the offer, as the letter was dated
some months ago and the title still re-
manned iii his name.
Not cent was found in the shanty,
and the old mans body was buried at
public expense. He had no relatives so
far as known.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
BUFFETED BY VIVID AND WAVE.
Steamship ManzonHio Encounters a Gale
and Reaches Saiind Cruz Badly
Disabled

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Dec 21-The
steamer Manzanillo of Mazatlan was al
most wrecked in a gale off the port of
Saiina Cruz some days ago. The Mama
milo was on its way to Salina Cruz and en-
countered rough weather when over 100
miles north of that port. 1t had been sent
on hurried trip ana neglected to take on
any more coal than was necessary to SIM
ply carry it to Salina Cruz, where the
supply was to be replenished. owing to
the storm the Manzanillo was delayed,
and spent two or three days in buffeting
head winds and high cross seas that
threatened to engulf it.
In this plight, when the storm was at
its height part of the machinery became
disabled and rendered the Manzanillo
almost helpless. The chief engineer and
his assistants worked with great ingenu-
ity and patched up the machinery so that
slow progress could be made and, the
wind changing, the steamer kept on to-
ward Salina Cruz.
During sudden squall at the end of the
storm the smokestack was toppled over,
and before IL could be secured it was
washed overheard. This com plicated the
dangers. All on board expected to be lost
and implored the captain to order out the
small boats, but he found the storm
abating and decided to stick to the
steamer. A jurystack was rugged, and
with low fires and badly working ma
chinery the Manzanillo reached the port
of Salina Cruz. On the last few miles OF
the trip everything available on board in
the way of fuel was used, including a LOT
of extra spars. To crown the misfortunes
of the trip the steamer became unmanage-
able on account of the fires going down
and failed TO answer TO the helm. The
heavy sea carried it onto the shore and q
big hole was stove in its bow. Fortu-
nately, the hole was in such shape that il
could be reached and the vessel was KEPT
af1oat. As soon as possible it was towed
to MaZatlan for repairs.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
DEATH At VALLEJO.
Supervisor Jnmes III. Nc Cuddden s.
r,sns6s u fter q Brief Illness.

Supervisor james III. Nc cC"ddden Sue
c,snsbs After a Brief Illness.
VALLEJO, CAL, Dec. 21.-Supervisor
James McCudden of the Second District
of Solano County died at his residence in
this city early this morning after an i'll
ness of only few days. He was but 81
years of age and leaves a widow and one
child.
Mr.. McCudden was the eldest, SON of ex-
Senator and Mrs. James McCudden. Two
years ago he was elected to the Office of
Supervisor to fill an unexpired term. The
position had twice been made vacant by
death and it was joklngly remarked thai
if he could live until the next meeting of
the board he would be all right. at the
last election Mayor Bergwall of this city
was elected to the Office.
The deceased was mem ber Of Vallejo
Parlor No. N, Native Sons. The funeral
will be held Thursday morning from ST.
Vincent's Church.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
RELLT,S WILL CONTESTED.
Action Brought by the Wife Whom He
Attempted to Murder.


SAN JOSE, CAL, Dec. 21.-Mrs. Annie
Kelly, widow of John P. Kelly, the jeweler
who attempted to kill his wife and then
fatally shot himself, on November %,
to-day filed contest in the Superior
Court to the will of the deceased, filed by
John F. H alley. While lying in the Re-
ceiving Hospital Kelly made will, in
which he disposed of his property, valued
at about $4,000, to his two small children,
totally ignoring his wife, who was also be-
lieved to be in dying condition. Kelly
lived for ten days, and although the re-
covery of his wife was certain he never
changed his will. Haley was named as
executor.
In the com plant it is alleged that Kelly
was not of sound and disposing mind
when the will was made and that he never
executed it, nor was it legally attested.
1t is said that son of Kelly by a
former wife, now residing in San Diego,
will also enter a contest.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
FAITH IN PASTOR MCLEAN.
The PGrhhurst Crusade Indorsd by
the Ministerial linton

The Pdrkhurst Crusade Indorsd by
the Ministerial linton
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Dec. 21.-Tha
Ministerial Union Of Los Angeles, COM
posed of the ministers of the different
churches of the city, assembled in the Y.
NJ. c. A. parlors to-day. Alter routine
business DR.. Mclean was requested to
make his statement relative TO the Park
hurst crusade against crime and immor-
ality in this city. At the conclusion of
his address the following resolution vas
adopted unanimously by rising vote:
ReSolved That we believe that the statements
OF Dr. Mclean of his experience and acts are
true. We believe that his motives nave been
upright throughout and we take this evil
denee presented in preference to that pub
lished in the daily papers.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
Ed,gord J. .Delamev Dead-

SAN JOSE, CAL, Dec. 2L-Edward J.
Delaney, pioneer of this State, died at
his home, on Lincoln avenue, in the Viii
lows, yesterday from stomach trouble. He
was native of Exeter, England, and 81
years of age. He came to California in
1852 by way of Australia. Delaney was
one of the founders of Camp Capitola and
was possessed of considerable wealth. A
widow and three daughters survive him.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
Alta District Cnntest.

VISALlA, CAL, Dec. 21.-An important
meeting OF taxpayers in the Ala irriga-
tion district was held here to-day to or
ganize defense association. The purpose
is to begin legal proceedings to enioin the
sale of property in Alta district for delin-
quent assessment levied for 1895. and 10
test the validity of the bonds issued over
five years ago to the amount OF $530,000.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
BOLD FooTPADs AT RIVERsIDE e
Bentto OrtegG Dying From Hounds In
ft>ted by Robbers.

RIVERSIDE, CAL, Dec. 2l.-Benito
Ortega, Mexican resident of this city, is
lying at the point of death from a half
dozen or more knife wounds inflicted
him Saturday night by two footpads.
Ortega, who resides in the outskirts of the
city, started for home about O'Clock.
When a short distance from his home he
was attacked, knocked down and stabbed.
Ortega has two dangerous wounds in the
head and four on the body.
The muscles of one arm are almost COM
pletely severed.
The wounded man crawled To his house
with great difficulty. The police later ar
rested G. ]. Hailton and Frank SibIey. In
their possession was found a bloody knife
and a silver dollar with blood on it. The
dollar had been taken from OrIega.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
Duune-Martin BetrothaI.

SAN JOSE. Gall. Dec. 2L-The engage
ment of Florence NJ. Martin, daughter of
the late Captain and Mrs. ]. Martin, and
William J. Dunno of San Francisco is an
nounced. The wedding will take place at
the family residence. at Alviso, on Sunday,
December q, and will be very quiet, only
the immediate relatives of the contracting
parties being present.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22

array, with black skirts, white shirts and
clawhammer coats. The jokes were all
new and replete with clever local hits. anu
the audience was kept in continual roar
of laughter for hours. The songs were far
above tie average, as several stars from
the Euphonie Club were among the burnt
cork artists. The negro melodies were
especially good, and every one OF the SOLO
lists was forced to sing several times In
answer to repeated calls.
The programme was lengthy one but
the big audience seemed to enjoy every bit
of il.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
Napa Asysuns CHANCES.

NAPA, CAL, Dec. 21.-The directors of
the Napa State Asylum for the insane
met to-day and elected Dr. T. H. Stice as
third assistant physician, vice DR.. Smith
promoted to the post of second assistant.
DR.. Stice has had con onsiderable experie nee
as a practitioner in San Francisco hos
pitals.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
gfu Buitd to san.a Fnsx.

SANTA BARBARA, CAL, Dec. 21.-It
is authoritatively stated here that the Pa
cifc Coast Railroad, running from San
Luis ODispo to Los Oliyos, is to ba ex-
tended to Santa Ynez. j. S. Bace, vice.
president of the Oregon Improvement
Company. which controls the hne, states
that work will be commenced at once and
pushed to completion.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
Brncs Dies at HASTINGS.

VANCOUVER, B. c.. Dec. 2l.-George
Black died Yesterday at Hastings, b. c.
Black came from San Francisco in 1859 to
dig for gold in Cariboo. In 1872 he mar
ried daughter of Stephen Mlnard of
Emquah Valley, Or He acquired large
tracts OF land in the province and was re-
puted to be very wealthy He possessed a
title by courtesy, being Laird OF Hastings.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
ARRESTED 4T MODESTO.
Charge of Attempted Murder against q
Gum Fighter.

UNn- FtgHteT.
MODESTO, CAL, Dec. 2L-The shoot
ing affray here on Decem Der IL between
]. Ii. Young and William Pritchard has
assumed new phase. Young was the
aggressor in the trouble, shooting five
times at Pritchard, who returned two
shots, both taking effect. Young was
not expected to live, but he rallied, and a
week later was about once more. He re-
fused to swear to complaint against
Pritchard, who was then released.
This afternoon q complaint was made
out against Young charging him with
assault with deadly weapon with intent
to commit murder. He was arrested at
his brothers. home. Bail was fixed at
$1,000
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
Spokane Homicsae,s Fate.

SPOKANE, WASH, Dec. 2L-Theodore
Gushing, wealthy farmer convicted of
mansl aughter for the killing of his hired
man. Thomas King, was to-day sentenced
TO seven years at hard labor. On the
former trial he was convicted of IN urder
in the second degree and sentenced to ten
years, but an appeal to the Supreme Court
was made, and he was granted a new
trial. He has again given notice of an
appeal.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22

stocr OF 500 COO fully subscribed has
een organ zed to bore for oil in Santa
Cruz County. The stockholders ere J. s.
Mena- co. F. A. Klburn, William de Hart,
Ed w ite and A. G. Massey. The busl-
mss Office W II be located at Watsonvlile.
Mr.. Massey has gone to Los Angeles 10
purchase machinery.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
Turare Teachers In session.

VIsALIA, CAL, Dec. 21.-The twenty
eighth annual Teachers institute of Tu-
lare County this morning began four
DAYS session. Of $50 teachers in the
county all were present at The first roll
call except six. Among the prominent
educators who are assisting are: State
SUPERINTENDENT Black, DR.. Mara L. Pratt
of Massachusetts, Earl Barnes of Stanfo rd
University, A. B. Coffey, editor of the
educational department of the Overland
Monthly
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
The 1hetis at san Diego.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Dec. 21.-The United
States Survey steamer Thetis arrived to-
day from the southern extremity of Lower
California, where it had been engaged in
surveying. 1t will remain here until JAM
nary and then return south.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
Death of an Amburn Ptoneer

AUBURN, CAL, Dec. 21.-Henry Stone,
resident OF Auburn since the early SOS.
died suddenly this morning from apo
pl Ky. He was prominent in Republican
politics, and held the position of Public
Administrators two terms.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
Tamts Bryan as a Irnoedfnm.

TACOMA, WASH, Dec. 2L-W. j. Fife,
manager of the Ninth-street Theater, has
been in correspondence with William ].
Bryan for several weeks, with a view OF
taking the ex-Presidential candidate on
the road in the theatrical business The
following telegram was sent yesterday:
w. j. Bryan, Lincoln, Nebr.: Will you accept
$1,000 per week on the stage in ehakespearean
plays? w. ]. FIFE.
No answer has yet been received.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
attacks a Rirerstde Bomffacs.

RIVERSIDE, CAL, Dec. 21.-An insane
man, blind as well, to-day made desper-
ate assault on D. Cochrane, proprietor of
a local hotel. The imbecile was A. ]. Kill
patrick, who arrived at the hotel on Sat-
urday. He claimed that some one TO bbed
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-22
Gopernor- Eject Rogers, Secretary.

TACOMA, WASH, Dec. 21.-It was an
nounced to-day that Governor-Elect
Rogers will appoint John E. BaIline,
assistant city editor of the Washington
Post and formerly of Tacoma, as his pri-
vate secretary.