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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
COLONEL MeNAssER DEAD.
Passing of One Of the Oldest Residemts
of the Capital.

of the Capital.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, May 22.-Word
was received here this morning of the
death of Colonel James McNasser at Salt
Lake City last night. Colonel McNasser
was an old and highly respected resident
of Sacramento. He came to Sacramento
in 1861. and had resided here up to several
weeks ago, when he went to Salt Lake City
for his health His death was due to an
accident which occurred near here last
summer, when spirited horse overturned
his carriage and he was injured internally.
James McNasser was one of the largest
landholders in Sacramento County, hav-
ing thousands of acres of land Just below
and adjacent to the city, much of which is
overlooked but in the process of reclama-
ton. He built and conducted for a long
time the Golden Eagle Hotel, and under
his management it gained its reputation.
He was of the most infexible character and
atrue friend to all his acquaintance. Two
years ago he sustained loss in the death
of his wife which greatly affected him,
and his health had failed since then. His
body will be brought to this city and CIV
en- burial beside that of his wife.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
ASHORE IN COOKS INLET.
The Alaska Steamship Utopia High and
Dry Upon Northern
Beach.

VICTORIA, B. c., May 22-The steamer
Danube, which arrived from Alaska to-
day, reports that the steamer Bertha, for
which considerable anxiety was felt, has
reached Sitka.
The Bertha reported the steamer Utopia
of Puget Sound ashore in Cooks Inlet,
where, when tide was low, it lay high and
dry out of water.
What injury the steamer had sustained
through the mishap is not known, but the
vessel will have considerable difficulty IN
getting atloat. The Utopia was built at
Seattle in 1893 and previous to the present
trip was engaged on the Seattle and Van
couver route.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
PASADENA ACCIDENT.
An Electric Car Cogides With Phaeto
Occupied bY Women.

An Electric Car CoUides With a Phaeton
Occupied 6y Women.
PASADENA, CAL, May 22.-Mrs. w. F.
Parker and Miss Tileston were seriously
injured by the collision of an electrician
with their phaeton about noon to-day.
Their horse was so badly injured that it
was shot
The ladies were driving along Fair Oaks
avenue when car on the Pasadena and
Los Angeles Electric Railway approached.
The horse jumped and SHE'D in front of
the car, and was knocked down and run
over. The phaeton was overturned and
its occupants thrown violently 10 the
ground Miss Tileston sustained severe
Commissions about the head and internal in
iuries, while Mrs. Parker was badly
bruised
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
. Ffre in a Sfockonr.

CRESTON, Iowa, May pa stockcar
in Burlington train so, Conductor Dority
in charge, caught fire this afternoon about
q mile west of Prescott and before the
flames could be extinguished nine head of
horses were fatally burned. The stock
was en- route from Davis City to East st.
Louis. About mile west of Prescott the
flames were discovered and the train was
brought to standstill. About a dozen
head of horses were rescued. The train
men succeeded in extinguishing the flames.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
OF INTEREST TO THE COAST.
Congressman johnson Sues Washington
Hotei-Keeper to Recover Stolen
VuiudbieS

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 22.-Grove
L. Johnson, Congressman from the Sacra-
mento district, has brought suit against
George w. Cochran of the hotel bearing
his name TO recover S1257 as damages
claiming to accrue to plaintiff on account
of Jewels stolen from him last March. In
his declaration, Johnson sets forth that at
the time of the robbery he was living at
the Cochran, with his wife and daughter,
paving $500 a month.
While at dinner with bis family on
March ii the door of one of his apartments
was broken open and from a trunk, which
was locked, were taken 1904 worth OF
iewelry and watches and $453 in bills and
coin.
Johnson notes the fact that printed on
the outside OF his door was a notice stat
ing that the management would not be re-
sponsible for valuab les not put in the safe,
but he says that Mr.. Cochran told him
that there was no danger if the door was
locked and the trunk also. He declares
that the position OF the proprietor in re-
gard to limited responsibility is not ten
able.
The Secretary of the Interior to-day
made a requisition on the Secretary of the
Treasury for $3.50, 600 to be used in pension
payments at the San Francisco agency
next month.
James d. Morrow was to-day appointed
Postmaster at Fort Bragg, Mendocino
County, vice Frank Buckholtz, removed.
A postoffice was to-day established at
Garlock, Kern County, CAL, and Ida
Kelly appointed Postmistress.
A postoffice was established at Boyer,
Churchill County, New, and Alva Boyer
appointed Postmaster.
Pensions have been granted as follows
Acknowledgment: Henry Weir. Vete-
rams Home, Napa; Daniel Mahoney. San
Francisco; William w. Johnson, Witch
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
THE WARRIMOo At VICTORIA.
All Records Broken tn the Run From
the 4ntipodes.

All Records Broken tn the Run From
the 4ntipodes.
VICTORIA, B. c., May 22.-The fastest
voyage on record between Sydney, N. S.W.,
and Victoria was ended at clock this
evening, when the Warrimoo, Captain
HepworUh, tied up at the outer wharf after
particularly fine trip, lasting just twenty
one days and four hours, including stop
pages OF ten and seven hours respectively
at Samoa and Honolulu.
A large party of Mormons who are re-
turning from two years missionary tour
through New Zealand and Tasmania
arrived on the steamer, having sold their
possessions in the south to go to Utah TO
settle. They claim to be 5000 strong in
New Zealand alone, but it it said half their
number are now contemplating pilgrim
age to the promised land of Utah, and
negotiations for their transfer are pending.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
NAPA COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT.
list of Graduates Upon Whom, Degrees
Are Conferred.


Are Conferred.
NAPA, CAL, May 22.-Napa College
commencement was held yesterday. The
following students graduated and received
degrees: Chauncey J. Hawkins. Suisun.
bachelor of arts Lulu NJ. Coleman, Dixon,
bachelor of letters; Albert S. Hiatt, Pleas
ant Valley, bachelor of arts; Mary NJ.
King. Napa, bachelor of letters; Clement
E. Jordan, Napa, bachelor of philosopv:
Alice NJ. Jordan, Napa, bachelor OF
science; Mary +. Boggs. bachelor of paint
ing.
The degree of master of arts was con-
ferred upon the following former students
who had done the required postgraduate
work: William B. Turner, Sprague.
Wash: Everett NJ. Hill, San Francisco
Irwin c. Hatch. Napa; Frank T. Tuck.
Fort Smith, Ark; L. B. Scanton, New
York
Rev. Dr. Alfred Hummer of Oakland
made the address TO the class before
very large audience. Notwithstanding
that this is the last commencement and
the college now closes for good, there had
been good feeling manifest all the week,
and last night the class of '96 gave an
elaborate reception at the college.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
SAN JOSE DIVoRoE SUIT.
Hester a. Robbins Accuses Her Husband
of CrueItu,

SAN JOSE, CAL, May 22-Court Com
missioner Montgomery has filed the testi-
mony taken In the sui of Hester A. Rob-
bins for divorce from Thomas P. Rob-
bins, on the grounds of cruelty and deser-
ton. The principals were married in
Lake County in 1862 and have seven chill
dren, ranging IN age from to % years.
The wife's story was one of continued
cruelty for the past ten years. Robbins
drank excessively and beat her on an
average of about twice week. couple
of years ago he left her, and has since
failed to contribute to her support. Last
January he swore TO a complaint in the
Justice Court charging her with being in
innate with young man. Mrs. Robbins
wants the custody of the youngest child.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23

Creek Especial, May 49,; Henry Schneider,
ST. Helena. Original widow Especial,
May 49,: Salabriette Hughes, Los Angeles.
shington-Increase: Enos P. Peaslee,
Chelan.
Crosby S. Noyes, editor of the Washing
ton Star left for California to-day, accom-
panied by his vile and daughter, Miss
Myra. The trip is made for the benefit of
Mrs. Noyes' health. Mr.. and Mrs. Moves
have daughter living in Oakland, the
wife of Attorney Hall, Congressman Hill
hnrn'S hartman.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
TO GO ARoUND THE WORLD.
Big Wager Put Upon the Journey By a
Bright Lad.

ANDERSON, IND, May 22.-Five thou,
sand dollars was posted yesterday by A.
II. Melton of the Scoield Bolt Company
of this city and II. J. Bleum of Cleveland
Ohio, and June Raymond Wood, aged II
will start on a tour around the world.
Melton put up $4,000 that Wood would 20
around the world in TWO years and send
home $4,000. Wood is to get $500 if he
does it.
Wood is but lad, yet he is genius. He
is at present in the employ OF the Scofield
Bolt Company. He already has his globe,
trottIng scheme outlined. He W as raised
in Bowling Green, KY. He will start with
out money and Will make the trip via st.
Louis. San Francisco, Honolulu, Yoke
hama, Suez and New York. He will de.
pend on making his money in the English.
speaking nations.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
Charles N. Schfele Dead.

SAN JOSE, CAL, May 22.-Charles M.
Schiele, well-known resident of this city,
died at his ranch, near Los Gatos. last
night. Mr.. Schiele was a native of Bern
He came to this city sixteen years ago and
engaged in the hotel business, and subse-
quentiy went into the real estate business.
At one time he represented the First Ward
in the City Council.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
Bodies From. the Ruins.

BUFFALO, N. Y. May 22.-All night
long workmeu toiled in the ruins of the
Brown building searching for bodies. At
1 o'clock this morning the body of Polish
laborer was found. and at 10 40 the BODY OF
Contractor Straube was reached. The list
of dead now numbers four, and this is be-
lieved to be the total of the fatalities.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
20 Inrestiaate secretlu.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 22.-It is
likely that the proceedings of the sub
committee of the Senate Committee on
Finance to investigate the recent bond
sales will conduct its hearings in secret.
Certainly that will be the programme il
Senator Harris, the chairman, has his
way. He said to-day that his voice and
vote would be against an open session, for
he did not care to have the press discuss
the matter piecemeal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
VALLEY ROAD FIGHTS OF wAT.
What C. s. Yown0 Says About Erorbttan.
Prices.

FRESNO, CAL, May 2l.-C. s. Young,
who is here in behalf of rights of way for
the Valley road, stated to-day in an inter
view that unless landowners south of
Fresno were more liberal in granting rights
of way than those north of this CITY had
been the Valley road would build no further
south than Fresno at present. He said the
directors were growing tired OF being held
up for exorbitant prices for rights of way.
and hereafter rights. of way must be
donated by each county through which
the road passes, or at least there must be
greater liberality shown than heretofore.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
One Exception to tho Rule.

Representative Mccall of Massachusetts,
like every member of the House, has his
trials and fluctuations with constituents,
who write to him for seeds. But now and
then the food tide of clamor for seeds,
more seeds, has welcome variation.
Here is one:
Dear Mr.. Mccall, y he wrote, 81 see by
the Boston papers that it is time to pull
Congressmen's legs for seeds You were
kind enough to send an assortment last
year. For heavens sake don't send any
tins year,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
strife on Crete Island.

LONDON, ENG, May 22.-The Daily
News publishes dispatch from Vienna
saying that the situation in the island of
Crete, growing out of the long hostility
between the Turkish soldiers and the
rulers of the island and the Christian pop
ulation, is daily becoming more threaten
ing. 1t is feared that a revolution NAV
break out any moment.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
Recefre,. for a Clock Comnanu.

NEW YORK, N. Y, May 22.-AIbert Z.
Wall has been appointed receiver for the
Charles Jacques Clock Company. Ihe
business was established ten years ago and
the company was incorporated to do bust
ness in this city, Chicago, San Francisco
and Paris. The liabilities are 81, $50, and
the nominal assets $50 976.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
sad snfotde at Senttle.

SEATTLE, WASH, May 22-Mrs. Hattie
Ring. 30 years old, wife of Melvin Ring, a
mail.carrier of this city, while suffering
from mental arrangement consequent
upon serious surgical operations, hanged
herself in the family home yesterday
Her body when found was suspended by
towel and kitchen apron from the top
most hinge of door.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
For PubIic BuiIdinas.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 22.-The
House Committee on Public Buildings
and Grounds to-day ordered favorable re-
ports on bill providing for public build
ings as follows: Callfornia-Wo odland,
$4,000; Wyoming $780, 900.
Increase over the first appropriation.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
The Cargo shifted.

LONDON, ENG, May 22.-The British
ship Pass of Balmoha, Captain Tovar,
which sailed from Tacoma February for
Queenstown, has put into Stanley, Falk-
land Islands. Her cargo having shifted,
part of il was jettisoned. She also reports
the loss OF some of her sails
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23

Clubbed Into ConruIsions With Piece
of Shovel handle.

NEVADA, CAL, May 22.-Eddie Rice,
aged II, could hardly reach school this
morning, and when he did get there he
fell on the floor and writhed as though
about to have spasms. His arms and legs
were terribly bruised and swollen to nearly
twice their natural size, while in his head
there was large splinter. The boy said
he had been beaten by the man with whom
he lived because he did not work to suit
him. The splinter was from stick with
which he says he was struck over the head
The child was taken IN an express wagon
to doctors Office, and subsequently
taken to the County Hospital 1t is
claimed that the boy was beaten with a
piece OF shovel-handle by younger
brother, but this story is discredited. The
officers will investigate the case.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
Frssuo,, Rock Pile 6bor,,b.a

FRESNO, CAL, May 22.-The Super
visors discontinued the ROCK pile to-day.
The rock pie was instituted about a wear
ago, ana petty offenders were compelled to
break rock and earn their meals. But the
rock pile seemed 20 have no terrors for
tramps, as they have been as thick as ever
in Fresno.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
T,ro Blocks Burned.

BRECKENRIDGE, CoLo., May %.
With high wind blowing fire broke out
here this afternoon which threatened to
destroy the town, but after two blocks
were burned the fire was stayed at the
Arbogast block, leaving most of the bust
ness houses uninjured. Estimated loss,
S50 0OO
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
San Miguel Island Re.urvevsd.

SANTA BARBARA, CAL, May 22.-The
coast survey steamer Gedney returned at
midnight last night from San Miguel ISL
and. where she has been busy making
resurvey OF the changes in Cuylers harbor
caused by the upheaval of a wear ago. The
Gedney verified the change In the coast
line along the west curve OF the harbor, to-
gether with the shoaling of the water at
this point and the reefs which arose, and
has charted these changes upon the Off
cial map of the island.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23

WICHITA, KAN, May %. james
Wheeler Davidson, young war CORE
spondent, whose father, C. H. Davidson,
is banker of this city, has been COM
manded to appear at the court of the
Mikado to be entertained. Davidson ren-
dered distinguished service to the Japanese
army duriug the recent Chinese war, and
the Emperor has already decorated him
with the insignia of the Order of the
Rising Sun.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
City of Puebta Breaks the Record.

VICTORIA, B. C., May 22.-The Pacific
Coast Steamship Company's steamer City
of Puebla again reduced by full hour the
steaming record between British Columbia
and California, arriving here at II O'Clock
yesterday morning, just 4Ssl hours from
San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
BEFORE TWO JURIEs.
An Unprecedented Case on Trial IN
Nebraska Court.

An Unprecedented Case on Trial t,s a
Nebraska Court.
OMAHA, NEBR., May 22.-Stanley Clay
comb was arrested several weeks ago,
charged with robbing the graves OF
Hannah Larsen and Jacob Helm and dis
posing of their bodies to the Drake Medl-
cal College in Des Moines. Two distinct
charges Were filed making separate cases.
The court decided to-day that as the testi-
mony must necessarily be the same two
juries should be empaneled. Two juries
have been sworn and an unprecedented
case of two juries and two cases going on
at the same time before one Judge is the
result. The courtroom is crowded and
great inter rest is centered in the result.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
AN AMICABLE ADJUSTMENT.
Concessions Made to the Southern Pacific
in Freight Rates.

DENVER. CoLo., May 22.-The basis for
an amicable adjustment of the Utah
freight rate trouble was determined upon
to-day by the transit Missouri freight rate
committee in session here. The basis is
in favor of the Southern Pacific, and rep
resentatives of that road. after agreeing
10 remove all cut rates now in force, de-
parted for California tonight. Heretofore
the Southern Pacific rates from Pacific
Coast points to Utah common points have
been S5 per cent of the Missouri River rate
to Utah. Matters relating to commodity
rates into Utah will come up tomorrow.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
Cholera RACES In Eoypt.

CAIRO, Eeypr, May 22.-There we're no
new cases of cholera reported here yester-
day, but the deaths among those pre-
viously attacked numbered forty. In AL
alexandria yesterday seventeen deaths from
cholera occurred. No fresh cases were
discovered
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
Labor Riots iva Bohemia.

PRAGUE, BOHEMIA, May 22.-Riotous
labor assemblies have been frequent at
Richenburg, Bohemia, since Mayday. Last
evening crowd of 1000 persons gathered
outside of VOLTS factory and refused to
dispense. Finding the crowd determined
to remain the police fired, killing two and
seriously wounding five.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
Pullman Cracksnen Captured

SPOKANE, WASH, May 22.-MarshaI
Ward to-day arrested John Callahan and
George Davis, Alaskan miners, at Rosalia
for the robbery of the Pullman postoffice
safe, which was blown open on Wednes-
day and robbed of $40 in small change.
The prisoners pockets were full of nickels
and skeleton keys, and one carried dark
lantprn
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
Rnae Caused Hts Danth.

SPOKANE, CAL, May 22.-John Brown
OF San Francisco, prominent reservation
mining man, in fit of anger threw his
rifle at his horse this morning. A car
fridge in the weapon exploded, the bullet
passing through Browns heart.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
Uoodrnnd,s Ne,c Cos Pto,,,

WOODLAND, CAL, May 22.-Contracts
were let last night for new gas plant to be
erected for the Consolidated Electric
Light, Gas and Power Company of this
city. The Van SICKLE system has been
adopted and the new plant will be one of
the best equipped in the State. It will be
erected on the site of the present gas
works and when completed will be valu-
able addition TO Woodlands lighting IA
cilities. Work will be commenced at once.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
Made an Assion,,ent

NEW YORK, N. Y, May 22.-After an
extended career as operate and dramatic
managers, Messrs. Abbey, Schoeffel &
Grau find themselves in financial difficult
ties and have made an assignment for the
benefit of their creditors.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
For Breach of Promise.

CHICAGO, ILL, May 22.-Harriet B..
Fowler, formerly an employee in the
clothing house of James Wilde Jr. & Co.,
yesterday sued Allen c. Wilde, member
of the firm, for 5000 for breach of
promise. Miss Fowler alleges that Wilde
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
Memorial Service. at onustoon.

CALIsToGA, CAL, May 22-on Sun
day next Grand Army Post No. Al will
hold memorial services in the Catholic
church here. Elaborate preparations are
being made for the event, and it is ex-
pected that there will be large mum Der
OF veterans in attendance. The church
will be appropriately decorated with flags
and bunting.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
DEPORrED FROM SEATTLE.

judicial Decision Which VIII Separate
Mother and Child.
SEATTLE, WASH, May 22-Federal
Judge Hanford has rendered a decision
ordering the deportation of the wife of Gee
Lee, big Chinese merchant. The woman
has babe in arms and the case will result
in the separation of mother and child in
the event that the latter's rights are de.
manded. The decision is regarded as far
reaching, as it is the first case of the kind,
and in the event that it holds good several
hundred Chinese women in this State will
be returned to the land of their birth.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23

had been resident of this city for a quar-
ter OF century, and but few men were
better liked or had more extensive ac-
quaintance among the sporting fraternity
than Jimmy Smith, as ne was Familiarity
called
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23

proposed to her while on a lake trip in
August, 1898, and they became engaged.
The defendant gained some notoriety
about two years ago through an announce
ment of his adoption by an alleged titled
English heiress.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23

men who left here in a boat on Tuesday
morning for Capitola and were believed to
have been drowned, returned yesterday.
They went in saiIboat and were becalmed
and laid by at Moss Landing.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
Denth of a Seattle Nportina afan.

SEATTLE, WASH, May 22.-James w.
Smith, sporting man and vaudeville
Snowman well known over the Pacific
Coast, died from pneumonia to-day. He
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23

The Prince of Wales is to be installed as
chancellor of the University of Wales in
the coming summer The ceremony viii
take place at Aberystwyth, the seat of
the Oldest of the constituent colleges of
the university.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23
M,sstno Youno Mon Ret,,,n

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, May 22-Newton
E. Julian and Royal March. the young
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-23

No fewer than 100000 children are in.
sured in Great Britain everY.year.