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The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
Fears That Miners in the Arrow
Lake Country Failed to
Escape.
FIGHTING TO SAVE RossLAND.
A Wall of Fire Is Advancing on the
Little British Columbia
Town.

SPOKANE, WASH, July GA strong
wind has been blowing from the east for
twenty-four hours and has cleared the at
mosphere here of smoke, but in the
mountains to the north it has been the
means of tanning the forest bIazes into
raging walls of fire, which are sweeping
across the mountains and down into the
valleys with terrible rapidity. When the
air was still the fires were confined to the
mountains and did not creep down into
the valleys, but now those who sought
safety there are compelled to fee for their
lives. Along all water courses like the
Kettle River, Salmon River and the CO.
lumbIa, wild game and birds are coming
down in great numbers and in their fright
become tame and docile.
Word received from Kaslo and points
along Arrow Lake reports that the high
wind has famed the smouldering embers
into fresh blazes and where the miners
thought they were safe, the fire having
skipped over, they find themselves sur
rounded by flames. In some cases escape
is almost impossible, and a number OF
deaths may be the result On the North
Fork OF the Salmon nearly all the cabins
and shaft houses have been burned to the
ground, with large quantities OF provisions
and tools.
It is learned tonight that Rossland,
B. c., is in danger. Ali citizens of the
town are out on the hills trying to prevent
the fire from reaching their homes. Cabins
within four miles of town have been
burned.
Meager reports reached this city of fires
on the reservation. Only a few people
have come down, and it is feared that
many have met their death. A party
came to Kettle River from Turtle Greek
and three went back to get some beddine
they had forgotten. They have not re
turned, and as the fire has swept over the
place it is feared they have been lost.
The United States Forestry Commission
Is in this city, coming for the purpose o.
inspecting the forests, but the visitors find
they cannot go out on account of the fires.
From information they have of the extent
of the fire they estimate the damage as
into the millions of dollars.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
sseekton Nat,rs sons, Picnic.

STOCKTON, CAL, July 22.-The Native
Sons will give moonlight picnic and con-
cert st Goodwater Grove tomorrow night
for the benefit OF the fund for the water
carnival that is to be held here on the
night of Admission day. The place is an
ideal one for AN affair of this kind. The
picnic grounds are beneath huge oak trees,
whose branches will be filed tomorrow
night with colored lights and multl-colored
Japanese lanterns. The Native Daughters
have joined hands with the local parlor to
make the affair 8 great success.
The Native Sons Admission-day COM
mittee met tonight and decided to hold a
bicycle meet on that holiday. A commit
tee was appointed to arrange for this, and
also for a display of fireworks on the
night of the 9th OF Septem Der.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
SETTLED AT SAN BERNARDINt
sudden Ending of the SWit for the Maria
Group of Mines.

Group of Mines.
SAN BERNARDINO, CAL, July GA
suit over the possession and ownership of
the Maria group of mines, located near
the Colorado River and about sixty miles
north of Needles, come TO sudden termi-
nation to-day. A. L. Barney was the
plaintiff and Monaham, Murphy, Brown
& Apple the defendants. Barney was in
possession of the mines under contract TO
purchase, when the defendants claimed to
have discovered that Barney was shipping
ore without reporting to them and that he
was not paying the miners their wages.
They thereupon went out paid the men
and took possession of the mines.
Barney commenced suit against them
Tor deprlvlng him OF the property, which
he valued at $3.50, 900. The suit began in
the Superior Court yesterday, and some
progress was made. Last night, however.
the parties to the suit and their ATTORNEYS
got together, and this morning came into
court and consented that judgment be
entered in court as follows:
That within twenty days the defendants
execute deed OF grant to convey to A. r.
Barney clear title to the contested prop
erty, and deliver the deed to the plaintiff
upon the deposit by him in the Crocker
Woolworth National Bank of $22.O 600 for
the use and benefit of the defendants. The
following condition Is added: That If the
entire sum OF money is not deposited as
ordered, within the mex. twenty days. the
title without any incumbra to revert
to the defendants.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23

celebrate the birth of Sir Walter Scott at
Scottish Hall on Friday night have ex-
tended an invitation to the carnival COM
mittee to be present. In oroer to boom
the carnival they have issued their tickets
in blue, gold and cardinal. the carnival
colors. The action of the St. Andrews
Society has called forth many hearty COM
mendations from the executive committee.
Further returns are being made daily as
to the feeling in regard TO the carnival by
the various canvassers. They state that
with but very few exceptions they find
merchants and others willing to subscribe
and subscribe literally. About the only
objection urged against it is the date,
which precedes the election about four
weeks. Some have advocated its postpone
ment until after the election, when, they
think, much larger crowd could be at
tracted to San Francisco. One objection,
however to any postponement of theca
nival TO later in the year would be that it
is in the midst of the rainy season, of
which November holds the record for the
heaviest rainfall.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
AND CHOYNsKI.
The Fighters Have Given Up Hope of
Meeting Under the Auspices of
the National Club.

Peter Maher has about concluded that
he cannot arrange match in this City.
His manager, Connolly, said last evening
that Groom OF the National Club had
about given up all hope of securing per-
nit, and unless some of the clubs that are
in a position to hold an exhibition will
come to the front with a good offer very
soon he will be off for New York immedi-
ately otter Maher has a meeting at the
Peoples Palace. Connolly is of the opin-
ion that Chief Crowley will grant Cliff
Philips of the Peoples Palace permission
to give short boxing entertainment on
Wednesday evening next, when Maher
will spar three or four rounds with Prewitf
the big colored scrapper.
If Philips should fail to get a permit
from the Chief to hold short exhibition,
Connolly and Maher will start immedi-
ately for New York. A prominent sport
ing man said last night that an effort will
be made to-day by friend of Choynskis s
to secure a license from the Supervisors
for this special contest. and that the pros
poets are very favorable.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
SWEPT BIZ Walls OF FIRE.
Great Destruction of Property around
.Stberni.

VICTORIA, B. c., July 22.-The south
ern half of Vancouver Island has been
enveIoped in smoke for several days. The
bush fires, raging in all directions, are
causing great damage to property and
making travel on the country roads not
only disagreeabIe in the extreme, but dam
gerous.
Alberni is surrounded by wall of fire
and the flames have taken entire posses.
sion of Mineral Hill, very wealthy Sec
ton. They have destroyed all buildings at
the Duke of York mine, on China Greek,
and are now within two or three miles of
town, having burned numerous camps and
bridges. There we're many narrow escapes
from death. Women and children had to
be kept under the piping of hydraulic
mines and drenched with water to save
their lives.
The Duke of York Company lost its
stables. blacksmith-shop, assay Office and
about rs. 600 feet of lumber. Holes had TO
be punched in the fume and piping to
save it.
The Cataract sawmill has been burned,
and according to latest reports the ma
chinery in other mills has been taken
apart
]. f. Bledsoe had narrow escape on
Saturday. He was down the creek which
bears his name, and believing that the fire
had at last burned itself ont he attempted
to run the gauntlet of smoke and ashes.
Hardly had he reached the center of the
hotbed than flames started up all round
him, compelling him to seek safety in the
waters of the creek. He remained there,
with the water up to bis neck and his
hands before his face, for two long haurs
before he was able to resume his Journey.
The cribwork on portions of the Alberni
road is also burned but has been patched
sufficiently to allow the stage to pass.
The stage had to stop at frequent inter-
walls while all hands helped to clear away
trees, which i'll many places have fallen
across the roadway
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
RAGING NE4R VANCoUvER.
Great Damage Done by The Adrancins
Line of Fire.

GTedt damage Done bY the Adr0nctn1
Line of Fire.
VANCOUVER. B. c., July 22.-Along
the Northern Railway. between Whatcom
and Goshen, bush fires have burned many
barnes, fences ana railroad ties At Van
couver last night there were two fires. a
house and steamer being burned. Unless
rain comes soon large tracts of timber
along Fraser River will be DESTROYED.
Dense smoke has settled down over the
seaport towns, and it is with the greatest
difficulty navigation can be earned on.
The bush fires are more extensive than in
any season of the past ten years. Firemen
are busy night and day fighting back the
flames in every town on the Canadian
coast.
News from all sections of the province
report the fires raging. In the Kootenay
country, in the Selkirks, along the coast,
on Vancouver Island, in Northern Wash
ington and on the islands OF the gulf great
forests are being devoured, and add to this
the destruction in out-of-the-way places
and the loss will be incalculable Con-
siderable difficulty is being experienced
along lines of travel. The Canadian Pa
cific is singularly free, due no doubt to the
fact that the timber is cut down for 100
feet on each side of the right of way.
The BeIlingham Bay line is not so for
tunate, and yesterday it had to transfer
between the boundary and Whatcom, ow-
ing 10 the large number of smoldering
trees across the track The Lake Shore
and Eastern line is enveloped in smoke
for some distance south OF the boundary
and trains are greatly impeded by cattle
seeking refuge from the fire along the
open right OF way. Fortunately so far no
lives have been reported lost.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
RAIN AT sANTA BARBARA.
Fruit and Vegetables Benefited by Gem
eroats DosU,t poar.

cTOts DOsCHP PO1Ts
SANTA BARBARA, CAL, July o.
Santa Barbara has been struck by some
sort of a hybrid southwester and her in
habitants are wondering what Is happen
ing in her climate. Rain began falling at
9o'clocK last night and continued falling
steadily ali night and until noon to-day.
The entire precipitation is reported at
from 40 to - of an inch. The ground was
In excellent condition TO receive it, and if
the weather bureau prediction, together
with the local weather signs, are verified
and more rain falls to- night the ranchrnen
can begin putting in their next seasons
crop tomorrow A little hay has been in
lured, but as the entire crop has been either
stacked or baled the injury will be slight,
while corn, beans and pumpkins, citrus
fruits and berries will be benefited. This
IS the first appreciable rainfall occurring
In July In Santa Barbara since q weather
record has been Kept, extending over pc
riod of twenty-five years.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23

the Buck brothers situated near the river
on the Bidwell ranch. A steam harvester
was at work in the field when the flames
were first seen. A high wind was blow
ing, and the flames spread rapidly. The
men from the threshing machine were re-
enforced by crews from the adjoining fields,
and kept the fire from spreading to a
wheattield near by. 1t is estimated that
the barley burned would have Welded
1900 sacks, aggregating a loss of about
the grain
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
"Bohemia" at the Baldwin Next Week

- BOnemla at thc DdiUWln next week
Charles Frohman's Empire Theater Com
pany from New York City viii arrive in this
City tonight in readiness to open the season at
the Baldwin Theater next Monday night with
Clyde Fitch's comedy Bohemia" Mr.. Froh-
mans organization comes here to begin its
seventh annual tour. The Empire Theater
Company is bringing with it three Eastern
successes which theater-goers on the Pacific
Slope have never seen. The company is larger
and stronger than when it was last seen here,
and the wide range of acting called for in the
plays in which it win appear demands large
and variegated assortment of comedy and
dramatic talent. As at present constituted
the organization includes: Miss Viola Allen
William Faversham, Annie Irish Ida Con-
quest May Robson, Mrs. Thomas Whiffen Jane
Herwar, Ellen Gail, Katherine Mulkins, Lottie
NicnoIl, J. Z. Dodson, Robert Edeson, Ferdi-
nand Gottschalk, E. NJ. Backus, W. r. Cromp-
ton i r Finney. Charles Young waItar nsvp
George c. Pierce etc. Bohemia" is by CIyde
Fitch who has taken il from the French
using Berriere's dramstization of Henri Muir
gers .sVie de Buheme" as the basis for his
work. The Eastern critics found il clever
play, and some said that il WAS even better
than 'srrilhy," the comparison being war
ranted by the fact that both plays dealt with
the same materials, those found In the artists
quarters of Paris. Murger,s sketches have
been turned to account by several dramatists
but it is acknowledged that none has Secured
as bright and pleasant and successful result
from them as Clyde Fitch. The sale OF seats
for the Empire Theater Company's engage
ment commences this morning.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
Concert at Pacitio eror..

PACIFIC GROVE, CAL, July 22.-The
University of California Glee Club gave
concert at Assembly Hail tonight. The
quartet was well received. Long before
the concert commenced the house was
crowded. The programme was well rem
dered and the audience was enthusiastic.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
Rafn Falfs at Hfsatfa.

VISALIA, CAL. July 22.-For the past
thirty days the mercury has never
failed to pass the 100-degree mark daily.
Last evening the barometer indicated a
change, and this morning ana to-day sew
eral showers fell, amounting to 10 an
inch. very little dried fruit was dam
aged.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23

the par value of 500 each, were fled in
the County Clerks office this afternoon.
The new company will operate the plant
formerly known as Hunt Bros. Packing
Company. and will do general business
in canning and handling of fruit and
Vegetables. The first work of the season
will be commenced tomorrow in canning
apricots.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
los oltros Get. a Rsttina.

Los OLIVOS, CAL, July 22.-Rain from
the east began falling at IL O'Clock last
night and continued necessarily until g
O'Clock this morning, with a steady drizzle
all day. If the weather clears tonight the
damage will be slight.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
Hin Can sonon,a Fr,.if.

SANTA ROSA. CAL, July 22.-ArticIes
of incorporation OF the Rose City Canning
Company, with ]. d. Barnett, L. w. Bur
ris, John n. Streining, w. S. Davis and
A. ]. Streining as directors and capital
stock of s50, 900 divided into 500 shares of
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
a Chinese Army Almost 1nn,h,,a,.a

VANCOUVER, B. c., July 22-chi.
nese advices to July received here say
that the Mohammedan rebels at Ian Gnu
have routed and almost totally annihilated
the force of 5000 imperial troops that were
sent to suppress them. The rebels are
now said to be marching through the
country killing and pillaging on all sides.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23

Collins Is InsoiVent.
Samuel II. Collins has filed petition in In
solvency. He owes Sl2S6 and has no assets
His homestead, valued at $500, is mortgaged
for $4,000.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
Grain Fire Near Chico.

CHICO, CAL, July 22.--Fire yesterday
destroyed 400 acres OF barley belonging to
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23

S5c Jacquard Tafeta for..........:....4Sc
ST.25 Monotone Psau de Soie for-..69c
$f.25 Fancy Figured 7-afsta for.....75c
81. 50 Warp Printed Silks Jor......7Sc
S4.75 Warp PRINTED Tafeta for--..S9c
sI.25 Brocadsd Gros- Gram for....75c
SI.35 Broeadsd Gros- Gram for.....S5c
SI.65 Broeaaea Gros- Gram for~...9Sc
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
$4,000
Worth of
SILKS
ON SPECIAL SALE AT
THE EMPORIUM.

An enormous purchase made byus
at the annual Trade Sales recently
held in New York. This is the story
of the SiIks-Br-iness Depression
Overstocked NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
any inducement offered to buyers for
cash-These bought by US for less
than usual cost. They are yours at
a small advance on our purchase
prices. THE LOWEST SILK PRICES
you have known before were some
thing like quarter higher for SINH
lar qualities.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
READYFOR
CYCLISTS.

Ready to-day with the BICYCLE
CLOTHES for men, promised in
our yesterdays announcements.
Ready to suitably dress several hun
dred wheelmen for the parade Satur-
day night-ready to save you con-
siderable money on the things you
actually need if you would be cor
rectly dressed for wheeling-ready as
no other store is ready.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
500.

Extra fine ALL-WOOL WORS-
TED SWEATERS-guarantee per-
spiration proof-a superior s. quality
-colors white, navy blue, maroon
and black. Emporium Special Price
&0.35.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-11
Tie Baptist Minister'S.

The Baptist ministers yesterday
changed their meeting hour from 1890
to lily o'clock.
Or. Hall gave a pleasant account OF
his recent trip. Sunday John de witt
was present, assisting, and gave Il very
stirring address last night.
Rev. r.. ~. Hall is preaching Il series
Of on Social Evils. and Sun
day night his theme was: THE Modern
Novel;
DIR. Wharton reported n large au-
dience in the morning and received four
members. He expects to help in special
meetings next month.
Rev. +. II. Martin enjoyed the day
very much II had good audiences.
His people gave him a first-class pound
Ing.
Rev.,E. r. Hatcher reported large at
tendance and received one for member
ship.
Rev. c. r. Hobbs had an exceedingly
interesting meeting at Little Creek.
DR.. A. e. Owen received three by
letter. Special services will be held
by him three days this week.
The following resolution was dopted
The Baptist ministers of Norfolk.
Portsmouth, and vicinity heartily en-
.dorse the 0'bject of State Senator CLAY
tors. bill for diminishing the evils of
social clubs. where intoxicating liquors
are used"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-11
Went Ashore.

The three masted schooner Maggie
). Laurence, Captain Holloway. which
Salied from Lambert's Point the first
OF last week with Il cargo OF coal for
charleston 5. e.. went ashore about 4
O'Clock yesterday morning half n mile
south OF Pea Island Life Saving Station,
on the North Carolina coast. The crew
OF seven was saved in the surf boat.
Ihe Laurence and her master were
well known here. the vessel having
been engaged 6or a long time I'm bring.
ing phosphate rock to his port from
charleston, and taking coal from
TO Charleston. The
vessel was built in Camden. N 7 In
1874, and is owned in philadelphfa- She
mas Il net tonnage of $40 tons.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-11
4 DOUBLING THOMAS
WAC Stood on the Ragged Edge Of
Health.
But Was willing TO Be Convinced or
me Truth-He Has at Last Ne.
come u Firm Believer.

they prefer to Keep on eiIn in the bes eha,
epe anI never strike out for them
upon a few oldsfashioned s medie shsy r sng
apparently choose to suffer rather ham
rem ~ a. mouern remedy of established
Among the various Ills of such peon,o
tvbie, IS more common than bilfousness.
thus preventing the proper dipnstion =,
m me- .oGu' which d~ecoInposes and fer
ziness, headache. sieepnessness.a u nains an n
me stomach and abdomen, with an ac-
and n" poseth,S OF gas; there Is constipation
plexion is pale and sailoW and .ne ,if cons a.
only prolonged misery. "
nerve and blood builder to- bring b,cII
,m e nioom OF youth to pale and sallow
Mr.. Auguste Froelicher, of $50 Bleel5er
street, New York city, was n great snfr
1erer, but when n friend recomlnendnd
t To ns'n TT the Greatest remedy or modern
At last this Doubling Thomas was pey.
and the following letter shows how he,
wSS convinced OF its great virtues and
re says: Having been sick for over
W years with malaria and dyspepsia
anu not being able to eat. the doctors
l9HiSed me TO make n trip to France.
which did. returning without any bet
ter results.
MY trohble has been one that caused
several physicians of renown here in
America, as also other eminent mem
oers OF the medical faculty in Europe to
All after persistently attempting its
ness.
q heard of DIR Greene's Nervura
hloed and nerve remedy and after using
1t for q time / began to eat well and my
sufferings disappeared.
That others who have suffered as !
have with terrible pains in the back,
limbs and head may be relieved from
such dreadful fortunes, and restored TO
usefulness, this testimonial is given to
let 1t be made public that DR.. Greene's
Nervura blood and nerve remedy has
completely cured me-
Perhaps 1t is not stSange that MIR.
Froelicher doubted. for the marvellous
power OF DR.. Greene's Nervura, the
great blood and nerve remedy. is almost
beyond belief. 4 trial will convince the
most skeptical hat this is the %grandest
medtcine Of modern times. It's discov-
street. New York city, is one of the pro-
EGressive medical practitioners of whom
this nineteenth century Is Justly proud.
lie allows al! who wish to CONSULT him
daily. either personally or by letter, free
OF charge.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-11
The Epworth L.easne.

The Epworth League of Bpworth
Church held it's regular meeting last
night, when the following delightful pro-
gramme was rendered:
Piano olo.......... fSeIaotea>
Miss I.ibbie whitehurst.
Vocal Solo, Sion. ...(Rodnev,
Mr.. WE Wells.
Mr.. Chas. N. Duley.
vocal (Selected)
Miss Mamie Il. Smith.
Recitahon.:.. :..: ....tSelected)
Mr.. Chas. N. Duley.
Mr.. w. L. Lumley.
Miss Bruce and Miss
Smith.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-11
The Police Justiceship.

Mr.. L. NJ. Baum. commemorative At
toincy, left for Richmond Yesterday af-
ternoon i'll the interest of the Police
Justiceship bill, which he desires made
operative on July | 1896. Mr.. Baum
carried he following figures to Rich
mond with him 10 show that Captain
Burroughs is not making as much out Of
the office as some people think, and
that he Is turning in Il large amount OF
money to the State; Fines turned I'm
for year 1S9i-'95. $ .73i.05: fees received
by the Justice for the same year. 81. 7O2.
He also carries with him a statement of
the fines turned in to the State during
the preceding year, the figures being
$3.50.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-11
Specially Low Prices,

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less than cost Of production. The man
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