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The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02
A SANTA MONICA EVENT.
The New Methodist Church Dedi.
Gated With Impressive
Ceremonies.
Crowds of People of All Classes, Con.
ditions, Creeds and Nationalities
Participate.

SANTA MONICA, CAL, March 1.-The
new and imposing house of worship of the
Methodists of Santa Monica was dedicated
to-day by the impressive and beautiful
services of the church. There were five
services, the entire day being set apart to
the sacred work, and the church was
crowded to Its utmost capacity by our citi-
zens of all classes and conditions, all
creeds and nationalities, who lent their
presence to the occasion, rejoicing in the
good to all in the erection and consecra-
ton of the handsome church editice to the
cause OF humanity.
The first service was held at IL o'clock,
being the main and dedicatory one. 1t
was participated in by all the former pas
tors, with the exception of the Rev. A. B.
Morrison, who was unavoidably detained
else where.
A fter preliminary service of music and
Scriptural readings Presiding Elder Rev.
]. B. Green delivered the dedicatory SER
mon taking for hi stext Romans l, Is, and
preached powerful and eloquent sermon
on not being ashamed of the Gospel of
Christ. He claimed that it was part OF the
essential life of the Christian not to be
ashamed of the Master or his life and
works, and that the one who was truly his
disciple would be happy at all times and
in all places to not only declare his alle-
glance but to endeavor to win others to
the same happy conclusions, so that he
could say with Paul: "For 1 am not
ashamed of the Gospel of Christi The
building of such house of worship dedi-
Gated to the Prince OF Peace was declara-
ton enduring as long as the last piece OF it
remained.
The building was then presented for the
donor to the trustees, who in turn pre-
sented it to the presiding elder for dedica-
ton, who did SO in an impressive manner.
The doxology was sung, the benediction
of the Peace Of the Godhead uttered and
the dedicatory services were at an end.
There was an interesting reminiscence
meeting held at P. NJ, led by the Rev. A.
M. Cough and participated in by the
former pastors and citizens. At $50 P. NJ.
the Epworth League was addressed by DR..
G. C. Mclean, and at 1880 o'clock there
was a sermon by Rev. A. c. Williams, fol-
lowed by deeply de 1out conservation SER
vice.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02
BURNED TO DEATH At NAPA"
Shocking Fate Of Clarke Winsor,
Who Overturned a Coal =. ::
Oil Lamp. -: ::
-.
Found by Neighbors in a Closet,
Where He Had Taken ~.
Refuge. =

NAPA, CAL, March 1.-Clarke Winsor,
a hermit bachelor who occupies a cottage
on the outskirts of the city, had his CLOTH
ing set on fire by an overturned lamp last
evening and received several severe burns
which resulted in his death tonight. The
burning Oil ignited the carpet and wood
work of the cottage, which was a mass of:
flames when the attention of neighbors
was attracted to the blaze. The fire was
quickly extinguished and search wasmade
for the missing man, who was discovered.
in closet where he had taken refuge. He
was unconscious, having been suffocated
by smoke and overcome by the excessive.
pain of his wounds. Although everything:
possible was done for the sufferer he
fingered in great agony until this evening,
when death came to his relief. :.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02
ooden,s Municipa. Mudd1e.

OGDEN, UTAH, Feb. 90. -Ogden's
municipal muddle was augmented to-day
by a suit filed by ex-City Attorney Whip
pie against the Democratic appointee,
Henderson. to have the latter ousted and
the office turned over to the former, with
emoluments and costs of suit The basis
of the action is section 10 of article XIV
of the new constitution, which provides
that "all officers. civil or military, now
holding offices and appointments, shall
continue to do so until superseded under
this constitution. Henderson was ap-
pointed after the statehood proclamation
was signed by the President, hence the
confentiOn
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02
Jackson NJ. e. Parsonage in Ashes.

JACKSON, CAL, March 1.-The par
sonage of the NJ. E. Church was burned
this evening. The fire caught from de-
fective flue. The parsonage is but q few
feet removed from the church and fears
were entertained that the edifice would
go, but the fire company responded
promptly and soon confined the flames to
the roof and upper story of the burning
building. The contents of both the par
sonage and church were removed from the
building. The parsonage, which was re-
Gently built by subscription, had just been
entirely paid for.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02
Tandem Cyclcrs Painfully injured.

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 1.-Adolph l.
Reddick and Charles Hussey met with
painful injuries while riding tandem on
Franklin street in Santa Clara yesterday
afternoon. AS they approached a horse
that was being led along the street the
animal became frightened and suddenly
kicked Its heels struck the tandem,
knocking the machine and riders into
heap. The machine was a complete
wreck. Reddick had one leg badly
bruised. and it took seven stitches to sew
up cut in Hussey's left arm. The in
jured boys were removed to their homes
in rh,S city
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02
THE NEWS OF SAN JOSE,
Besse Maurice Held for Shooting
Louis Violet During a
Card Game.
Horsemen in Court-Tandem Cyclers
Kicked by Horse-Suit
for Divorce.

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 1.-Besse Mau-
rice, who shot Louis Violet in the arm
during a row over euchre game at the
Mount Hamilton Winery in the San An
tonic Valley on February 16, has been held
for trial in the Superior Court on charge
of assault TO murder. Maurice claimed
that Violet had robbed him of s1Oo, and
that he shot in seIf-defense. He subse-
quently charged Violet with robbery, but
at the examination yesterday the charge
was dismissed. Maurice's bail was placed
at $1,000, in default of which he went to
lall.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02
FROST AT NEWCASTLE.
Fears That Peach, Plum, apricot aud
Cherry Trees Are Injured.

CheTry Trees dre Injured.
NEWCASTLE, CAL, March 1.-The fine
weather which has prevailed here for the
past three weeks closed with frost last
night. The peaches, plums and early
apricots and cherries, which are in full
bloom, are thought by many to be seri-
ously injured. while Others express the
opinion that there is very little damage
done in this immediate vicinity. How
ever, it is certain that some of the cherries
are injured, but not enough to make much
difference in the crop, as certain amount
of the crop will have to drop anyway in
order to do well.
Little can be told at present as to the
amount of the loss, if any, as it will be
several days before injured blossoms will
fall, and nothing can be told as to the
looks OF the blossoms at present.
The pears are not out as yet, conse-
quently there will be no loss in that line
in any way.
Snow began to fall at about s
O'Clock this evening, continuing about fif-
teen minutes and melting nearly as fast as
it fell. 1t is feared that it will clear up to-
night and be accompanied by frost.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02
FOUND GU|L1YOF MURDER
Story Of the Killing Of Emmett
Fox by Frank Smith at
Genesee, Idaho.
Three Men Planned to Rob Him-He
Resisted and Was Shot to
Death.

MOSCOW, IDAHO. March 1.-The jury in
the Fox murder trial returned verdict of
murder in the first degree last night
Frank Smith, the defendant, who had
shown some nervousness before the ap-
pearance of the jury, took the verdict
calmly. The trial of Harry Gordon on the
same charge began late yesterday after
noon.
Emmett Fox was shot and killed at Gen.
esee, Idaho, January q last. He had
been attending a dance, drove into Gen
esee and hitched his horse while he played
few games of billiards. When he re-
turned and while in the act of unhitching
his horse he was shot. He fell in the
street and before help arrived he was dead.
Some residents of the town reported that
they had seen man running on one of the
back streets. A posse was organized and
with the aid of a lantern readily tracked
the.fugitive, there being light snow on the
ground. The posse followed the murderer
all night, tracking him twelve or fifteen
miles. The posse, however, became ex-
hausted before success had crowned their
efforts and returned to town.
Another posse organized and took up
the pursuit. Deputy Sheriff Bundy re-
turned to Genesee January % with three
prisoners, Harry Gordon. Charles G. Cole
and Frank Smith, who were charged with
the murder. Smith was captured the
evening of the 23rd of January.
After the murder, Smith ran off, closely
followed by the pursuing force. The trail
was lost by the posse at Rimrock, owing to
the melting snow. After travelling about
thirty miles Smith returned to Genesee,
where he was arrested. He made a partial
confession, on the strength of which Cole
and Gordon were arrested for completely
in the crime. The murderers had planned
to hold up Fox, and on his refusal to yield
up his money, they shot him. Smith made
complete confession few days later, but
alleged that Gordon fired the fatal shot.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02

The Sound Whirlpool of Foam-Sn.ail
Craft IN Danger.
TACOMA, WASH, March 1. - The
weather last evening, to-day and tonight
is the severest experienced here for long
time. The gale plo wed up the sound into
whirlpool OF foam and it became ex-
tremely hazardous for small craft to ven-
ture out. A large boom of logs broke
loose from the ST. Paul mill, and, aided
by the wind and rough sea, pounded
against the flouringmill wharf. Going con-
siderable damage, and it was only after
several perilous efforts, in which several
men narrowly escaped being drowned,
that the raft was secured.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02
Real Winter at Santa Cruz.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, March To-day
was the first real winter day since the rain
storms of January. The past month has
been more like summer, but on Saturday
morning the change came with q light
rain just before daylight and hail about 7
o'clock. The day was cool. But to-day
there has been cold showers and decidedly
cold. raw weather. Indications are that
there will be blustery March Farmers
welcome the light showers and wish for
more
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02
". C. r. U. Tea at F,orsm.

FLORIN, CAL, Feb. 24.-The w. c. T.
u. OF this place held their quarterly tea at
the residence of Jasper Howell. A goodly
number turned out and very entertain
ing and enjoyable evening was spent, no
particular programme being planned.
Music was furnished by Mr.. French, or
ganist; Mr.. Whitman, first violin; Mr.
Finch, second violin. A song, "Around
the World,' was sung by Mrs. Robinson
and others. then readings on temperance
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02

andl other topics for the good of all.
After more appropriate songs, Mrs. San
ders presented the honorary mem bers with
pure white celluloid pins, to be used as
badges, which are very highly priced by
coffee AID cake, and general social time
ensued. The assembly was dismissed after
PRAYER by Rev. H. B. Sheldon.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02
BA1LINGToN BOOTH SUSTAINED
San Jose's SdIrationtsts Are Almost a
Unit in His FdrOr.


SAN JOSE, CAL, March LIN poll of
the mem bers of the Salvation Army Corps
of this city there was an overwhelming
vote of confidence in Ballington Booth,
and an expression of support OF him in
any course that he may see fit to take in
his differences with his father, General
Booth of England. The vote was so to 3
in favor of Ballington Booth, thirteen of
the local officers being in favor of him, to
one against. Those who did not vote IN
his favor were simply indecisive as to what
action to take in the emergency. The
opinion here is in favor of establishing
independence from English dominion of
the army in the United States.
Captain Thompson will leave to-day for
San Francisco by command of Brigadier-
General Keppel, 10 attend conference of
officers to be held in San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02
BLOWING At SANTA BARBARA.

The Monterey Puts In to Dodge the
Rough Heather.
SANTA BARBARA, CAL, March L.
The Monterey came in from the south
at noon to-day and is lying in the harbor.
1t is understood that she ran in to avoid
the rough weather outside, as she sits so
low that the water was washing over her
decks. One of her boats was carried away
last night. The sky is clear, but still a
gale has been blowing for the past four
days, and the water even in the channel is
unusually rough.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02
EYA BooTH ED.
UufriendIy Decentralization Greefs Her
E;r.t ADyearnnce in Netc York.

First Appearnnce in Ne'0 York.
NEW YORK, n. Y, March l.-Commis-
sioner Eva Booth, the new commander OF
the Salvation Army, made her first public
annearance in this city at meeting IN
Cooner Union tonight, and the reception
sh q received from the 4000 persons present
was distinctly unfriendly. she was nisseu q
as she walked through the line OF s1ai,
officers to the front of the piat1orm' anu
again, in spite of the appeals OF two previ-
Gus speakers for fair play for her, the open
ing words of her address were greeteu III
like fashion. The kissing was not general
but came from all parts of the hall and was
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02
Another Dirorce Suit,

SAN JOSE, CAL, March LIS tella NJ.
Murphy has sued John f. Murphy for
divorce. The couple were married in 1893,
and she alleges that during the past few
years her husband has treated her cruelty
and failed to provide the necessaries of
life. There are no children and no COM
munity property to wrangle over, and
what sne asks for is an absolute divorce.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02

Trees in Bloom and Young Fruit Are
Budlu MINED

SACRAMENTO, CAL, March l. A re-
port comes from the American River fruit
district to-day that quite sharp frost last
night did great damage among the
orchards there. Many varieties of fruit
trees have been in full bloom for nearly a
month, ana the young fruit was well
yield. Orchardists have feared the result
OF such warm weather in February, as
March often brings cold snaps, with an oc-
casional frosty night. No reports from
other localities have been received, but it
is feared that the apricot and cherry crops
along the lower Sacramento River may
possibly have been nipped.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02
liant Better schoot Fcc,r,tfes

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 1.-The school
facilities of the East San Jose school dis
trict are badly cramped and the Trustees
have called meeting of the residents of
the district for March 20 to discuss the
proposition to issue bonds and buy add-
tional land and erect larger schoolhouse.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02
Almost Do,on to Zero at Spokane.

SPOKANE, WASH, March IA cold
wave set in last night after six weeks of
uninterrupted spring weather. In twelve
hours the temperature fell 40 degrees,
registering IL degrees above zero this
morning. The indications are that zero
or below will be reached tonight. It is
believed that incalculable damage has
been done to budding fruit throughout the
NorfhwaSt
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02
Slaughter. House Burned at Ooden

OGDEN, UTAH, March Late last
night the Halsey & Reef slaughter-house,
located near the Rio Grande bridge, on
the Weber River, just west of the city, was
burned to the ground. This house was
next to the largest in the State. Loss
S15, 600.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02
Mrs. McHenrv Dies at Mode.to.

MODESO, CAL, Feb. 29.-Mrs. NJ. Nc.
Henry, relict of the late Banker Robert
McHenry and the wealthiest woman in
Stanislaus County, died of pneumonia
last night at the age of 81. Her funeral
will occur tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02
SIR Inches of Sno,c at Ro.eburo.

ROSEBURG, Or, March 1.-Snow to
the depth of six inches fell last night-the
deepest in three years. The storm is un-
precedented in the history of the country
for this season of the year. Immense
damage has been done to early fruit.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02
Serere Frost at Chfeo.

CHICO, CAL, March IA cold snap
struck Chico last night. Ice was formed in
parts of the city and water pipes were
frozen. Almonds, peaches and apricots
suffered considerably. also orange trees.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02

The largest dome in the world is that of
the Lutheran Church at Warsaw, Russia.
The interior diameter is 200 feet. =. ::
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-02

dock. Chances seem fairly good for the
new dock to be commenced. Then work
will "hum."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-29
x, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1896
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
Coronation of the Gar
Amid Imposing CeremOnIaIs Such as the
World Has Rarely witnessed.

Amid Imposing CeremOnIRls Such as the
World Has Rarely witnessed.
The chief day of all the ceremonies con-
nected with the coronation at Moscow, the
day up to which all previous days led, was
Tuesday. The weather was fine and the
sky cloudless. The Kremlin, which was
the centre of attraction, was early sur
rounded by waiting crowds who had no
possible hope of getting inside, but were
satisfied to see what they could outside the
walls. All Moscow had come to catch
glimpse of the emperor and empress and
their brilliant suite, as they decended the
red staircase from the Kremlin palace and
crossed the enclosure to the cathedral.
The mother of the emperor was the first
OF the imperial party to appear. lmmedi-
atey after amid tumulJuous shouts from
outside, came the emperor and empress.
They were received by the clergy and es-
corted to the steps of the altar. An i'm
presslve ecclesiastical ceremonial followed.
Immediately after this the car received
the crown from the metropolitan of st.
Petersburg, and standing in full sight of
all the people, and still before the altar,
with both hands placed the crown upon
his head. Then, taking in his right hand the
sceptor in which blazed the famous Orloff
diamond, and the globe of the empire in
his left, he assembled the dais and took his
seat upon the throne.
This was the supreme moment of all,
and at the instant the cannon of the arse
nal Numbered forth, the bells rang, and
the bands massed outside played the nation
al anthem. The emperor, after occupying
the throne for a few seconds, rose and
placing the scepter and the globe on the
table by his side, turned to the empress
and, taking off his crown, touched her
forehead with it. She then knelt before
him on crimson velvet cushion, when the
emperor placed upon her head her own
crown, which is surmounted by a large
sapphire. The empresss ladies of honor
fixed the crown on her head with a gold
comb, and then robed her in her mantle
of cloth of gold, ermine-lined like the en-
perors.
The members of the imperial family and
the foreign princes now advanced and con-
graduated the imperial couple, while Others
in the church bowed thrice toward the
throne. Suddenly the cannon, bells and
bands ceased, and deep silence ensued,
while the car knelt and solemnly uttered
the prayer of coronation
grand banquet in state, the emperor
and empress wearing their imperial crowns,
closed the days ceremonials.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-29
Democratic State Convention.

The Unterrihed Turn Out In Force,
Nominate DIR. Jackson of Barre for
Governor, and Make the Regulation
Charges Against the Wicked Republic
cans.
The Vermont Democrats held their state
convention at Montpelier Wednesday and
made these nominations: .s4sGa ~. a
Governor-J. Henry jackson of Barre.
nt-governor-Ralph Sherwood
of st. Adams.
Treasurer. II. Williams of Bellows
Falls.
Secretary of state-William w. Rider CT
Bristol.
Auditor-E. B. Leavens of North Troy.
Congressmen-P. F. McManus of Rut-
land, H. E. Fitzgerald of Island Pond.
Delegates at large to the national con-
vention-T. w. Moloney of Rutland, Wells
Valentine of Bennington, S. G. Shurteff
of Montpelier, P. j. Farrell of Newport.
District elegates-Michael Magiff of st.
Adams, j. w. McGeary of Burlington,
Walter II. Creamer of Bethel, W. II. Minor
of Bratteboro.
Presidential electors-D. S. Fulton of
Newbury, Seneca Hazelton of Burlington,
Ozro Meacham of Brandon, w. II. Childs
of Brattleboro.
The attendance was large. F. w. Nc
Gettrick of st. Adams was made chairman.
Allusions in his opening speech to Presi.
dent Cleveland and ex-Gov. Russell were
warmly cheered.
After the nominations had been COM
pleted G. II. Davenport, chairman of the
committee on resolutions, read the plat
form. j. j. Monahan of Underhill raised
hubbub by presenting a free silver, 16 to
l, resolution. He was finally squelched
and his resolution consigned to the waste
basket, "but not before the fact was devel-
opedI that the Democrats of Vermont have
many free silver men among them"
The resolutions as adopted endorse the
Cleveland administration, express sympa-
thy with the Cubans, demand the main
tenance of the gold standard, oppose "the
Republican theory and method of pro-
tective tariff" denounce the Republican
party for fostering the A. p. A, de-
mand the replacement of the prohibtory
law by license and local option system,
and "denounce the Republican misrule
which has increased the state expenses
from $4,000 to S600,0 and is still pill
ing them up in reckless waste and extrava-
gance."
A public meeting of the Democratic
club of Vermont was held at the Blanchard
opera house in the evening. John w.
Gordon of Barre made the principal speech
and was followed by McGettrick of st. AL
bans, A. p. Childs of Bennington, and
Thos. II. Brown, mayor of Rutland. The
meeting closed with three cheers for Cleve-
land and three for VIM. f. Russell.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-29
TOrnadO's Fury.
Western Town BIotted Out with Terri
BILE Loss of Life.

BILE Loss of Life.
A terrific and devastating tornado swept
across Oakland, Lapeer and Macomt
counties, Michigan, Monday morning
Over 100 persons were killed. The dam.
age is widespread and beyond computation
Every farmhouse for a distance of - miles
was destroyed.
A cyclone swept across Polk county and
into the eastern edge of Jasper county
Iowa, on Sunday. Twenty persons are
known to have been killed, and as many
more seriously injured The path of the
storm was nearly 20 miles long, and 10 to
SO rods wide, and everything in its way
was destroyed. At some places the people
had timely warning, and were able to seek
safety in caves and cellars.
The depot at Valera was literally blown
to pieces. The west-bound passenger
train escaped the cyclone by few min
utes. Had it remained at the station five
minutes longer the list of killed would I'M
doubtedly have numbered scores.
A hurricane and cloudburst struck the
city of Cairo, ILL.,, Tuesday morning.
Steamer Katherine, used as a ferry boat,
was caught at the mouth of the Ohio and
capsized. The passengers were all
drowned. OF the crew, only the captain,
engineer and clerk are known to have been
saved. Among the lost is Captain Ritten-
house, superintendent of the Cairo City
Ferry company. The passengers num-
bered 26 and the crew consisted of nine
men. At Mt. Carroll the water in Car
roll creek rose 20 feet in 80 minutes. At
Rockford, ILL.,, the storm ragged for more
than an hour, filling the air with balls of
electric fire, while flashes of lightning fol-
lowed each other with frightful rapidity.
Many other towns have been literally
blown away, destroying life and property
to an extent which is appalling. ~