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The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1896-08-14

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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
BATTLE FOUGHT
At LAS POLOMAS
Bandits Attack the Custom
House and Two Are
Slain.
SEVEN HOURS COMBAT.
Two Mexican Defenders Fatally
and Several Slightly
Wounded.
RAIDERS FORCED TO RETREAT.
Governor Ahumada of chihuahua
Dispatches Troops in Their
Pursuit.
RAIDERS FORCED TO RETREAT.

SILVER CITY, N. MEX, Sept. 15,-ofi-
cial advices received to-day by the Next
can Consul at Deming, n. Mex, from
Mexican. Custom house officers at Las Pol
omas, give particulars of raid upon the
Custom house there yesterday by band
of armed men, composed OF Tomachic In
dians, Mexicans and three or Jour white
men, mum bering about fifty in all.
The bandits were resisted by the Custom
house officers and guards. the battle last
ing for seven hours. Two of the bandits
were killed, two of the Mexican Custom
employees were MORALLY wounded and
several slightly wounded.
The bandits were finally driven off, and
retreated across the line into Mexico. Last
night they encamped in Florida Noun
tains, about ninety strong. Governor Ahu-
mada of chihuahua has. troops en- route
for Las Palomas.
The white men in the gang are supposed
to be leaders of the border bandits recently
chased by United States marshals and
troops. Robbery is supposed to have been
the motive, although it is claimed that it
is result of the border agitation by sup
porters of Santa Teresa. The Custom
house forces mum bered twenty-five men.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
FOOTBALL ar STANFORD.
Nctc Players Already Shoe Much I'M
prOCensent ana Their Work.

Nctc Players Already Shoe Much Inn
prOCensent dn Their Work.
STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CAL, Sept.
l5.-As fast as they can be uniformed, the
football players are appearing on the grid
iron, and while most of the new men ham
die the pigskin in ragged manner, they
work with so much interest and conscien-
clousness that they are already showing
Improvement. Several of the old varsity
and second eleven men have not yet come
out for proctice because suits can not be
supplied as fast as needed. There are
already some thirty-five suits out, but at
least fifty or sixty men want football para
ph9rnalia, from the noseguard to ankle
supports. The management promises to
get everything needed as fast as possible.
The proximity of inter-class games now is
making all football players unusually
anxious to get out. The games are billed
10 come off on the 10Th, 23d and Goth inst
The new gridiron has just been put into
shape and light practice game will be
played on it tomorrow, though for two
nights past the players have been at work
upon it. The new field has been plowed,
narrowed, covered with straw to give IL
the proper spring and again narrowed.
This, ii is claimed, will prevent the men
from getting hurt through falling and
will lessen the number of slight accidents
that might otherwise occur.
Just at present there is talk of giving
the first and second elevens few short
trips to the towns in the neigh borhood.
This would increase the interest of the
players in their work on the field. Mana
ger Brown says that both teams will 60 to
San Jose on October 3. Other trips have
not yet been arranged.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
ON EASTERN DIAMONDS.
Standing of the Clubs and Scores of the
Games Played in the National
League Up to Date.
CLEVELAND. ONO. Sept 15.-The SECOND

ENELAND, OHIO, Sept 15.-The second
game of the series between the Spiders and
Ansons colts was one OF the most exciting of
the season. Both teams played great pail. and
the moon was shining when the players left
the field. Score: Clevelands 6, II, /; Chi
Cages 6, Is, 8. Batteries-Walters and thinner,
Briggs and Donohue. Umpire-Emslie.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 15.-McJames'
pitching was too much for Brooklyn to-day
Demontreville was put out of the game in the
first inning for questioning Hurst's decision
Wrigley took his place, and his play was the
feature of the game. aside from McJames'
pitching. Hurst became i'll in the third inning
and John Heydler, local man, held the indi-
Gator. Attendance 1900. Score: Washingtons
4, 9, o; Brooklyns l, g, o. Observation-Disclosures
and Mcclure, Daub and Grim. Umpire
Hurst.
LOUISVILLE, KY. Sept 15.-To-day's game
ended the baseball season in Louisville and
it was smuggling match from start to finish.
Herman and Donohue were both knocked out
of the box. Louisville won by hitting the ball
at the right time. Attendance 500. Score
Louisvilles IA, 16, g.; st. Louis II. 10, 9. Bat
teries-Frazer Herman and Dexter; Donohue,
Kissinger and Murphy. I'm pire-Lally.
P1TTSBURG, Pa, Sept. 15.-The Pittsburg
Cincinnati game was postponed: wet grounds
BALTIMORE, Nd, Sept. 15.-The Baltimore
Bos ton game was postponed; rain.
NEW YORK, n. Y, Sept. 15.-New York
Philadelphia game postponed; rain.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
SETTLE GiRL'S PLANT.
Nina Foley Prosecuted by a Portland Ad-
venturess Who Claims TO Be
Her Mother.

PORTLAND, Or, Sept. 15.-Nina Foley,
a 16-year-old girl, earning her own living
in Seattle, who supposed her parents to
have been dead, is being prosecuted by an
adventurous person here claiming to be
her mother. Recently a woman giving
her name as Mrs. John Caldwell called on
Nina and told the girl that she was her
long-lost and rcpentant mother. Mrs.
Caldwell sobbed little for effect, and told
the girl that she would take her to Juneau.
Then Nina's mother introd uced to her the
diamond king of Alaska and told her
that this king was able to buv her pretty
dresses aud give her diamonds by the
painful.
Instantly Nina OWNED what her sup
posed mother had in view. She applied
to the courts for protection, and asked to
have guardian appointed, so that Mrs.
Caldwell, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Foley, Mrs.
Ford and Mrs. Seott-the one and the
same-could not control her against her
will.
In the examination in court Mrs. Cald-
we'll stated from the witness-stand that
Nina, ther daughter" was the child of
Hotel-keeper c. c. Scott, the proprietor of
the Gilman in Portland, in its day one of
best hotels in the Northwest. Scott eight
years ago. committed suicide by jumping
from a fifth-story window to the pave
ment.
The court decided that Nina would not
have TO leave Seattle with her supposed
mother.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
The SAN JOSE TRAGEDY,
Witnesses Describe the Murder
of Crosetti and Miss
Feilner.
The Girl Was Slain After Rebuking
Allender for Persecut.
ing Her.

SAN JOSE. CAL, Sept. 15-The taking of
testimonyin the Trial of Harvey Allender
for the murder of Miss Walburga Feilner on
August began this morning before Judge
Lorigan. On the day in question Allen
der met Miss Feilner and Ven anz Crosetti.
to whom the girl was engaged, and shot
and killed them both. Jealousy is sup
pose d to have been the cause of the muir
Ger. The courtroom was packed with
spectators all day, a large part of whom
were ladies. Five eye-witnesses to the
shooting were examined.
K. ID. Stewart. young man residing at
145 North Fifth street, was the first wit
ness put on by the prosecution. He said
he was at the Empire engine house, just
across the street, when the shooting oc-
Cured. He saw Miss Feilner and Venanz
Crosetti standing on the east sidewalk of
Third street, diagonally across from the
behind them. He saw the girl shake her
finger at the defendant ard heard them
talking, but did not know what was said.
She turned away as she withdrew her
hand from in front of defendants face
Allender then shot her. She reeled and
In moment fell few feet from where
she stood when shot. CrosettI grabbed at
AIlender's hands. There was q brief
tussle and Allender shot him. He ran
across the street toward the engine-house.
The witness saw Alender draw the re-
volver from his hip pocket.
John Kent, fireman, told practically
the same story. He heard the three talk-
ing and heard the girl say something in
broken English and German, but did not
understand what was said. She took her
hand down after shaking her finger in All.
ender's face. Then he saw Allender draw
the revolver, heard the girl scream and
saw and heard the shot.
ID. w. Harrington, Mrs. A. Love and
other eye-witnesses told practically the
same story.
The prosecution will finish its case to-
morrow night.
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YUBA COUNTS QUEER SUIT.
Prsrents n Supervisor Fron Etectin0
Htnlself to a ShrieuaItn.


Himself to n ShrieUGEty.
MARYSVILLE, CAL, Sept. 15 -Injunc-
ton proceedings were commenced on
Thursday last against w. B. Atkinson,
chairman of the Board of Supervisors, to
prevent him from voting for himself in
the election of Sheriff to succeed the late
S. +. Inflow. The restraining order sum-
moned him to appear in court To-Day to
show cause why the injunction should not
be made permanent Eastern decisions
are against him. and the court declared it
will be void act for him to vote for him.
SELF There are five members in the board,
two of whom favor Atkinson and two Lee
Inflow, a son of the deceased Sheriff of
Yuba County. Atkinson had the deciding
vote, which he sou hit to cast for himself
His next move will probably be to resign
and have the Governor appoint a sue
cessor favorable to him.
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six furlongs. Hush won, Hessen second, Joe
O'Sot third. Time, 1:I6.
Five furlongs, Belle of Killarney won. Crato
second, Golden Rod third. Time, :031l.
Mile and a sixteenth, Fred Barr ON, Pepper
second, Laura Gotta third Time, 1907.
Six furlongs, Aquinas won, Gath second,
Garland Bar third. Time, IA.
One mlle Mamie G won, Tim Iryen second,
Jack Martin third. Time, 1:441I
BROOKLYN, n. Y, Sept. 15.--Fiye and a
hall furlongs, Swamp Angel won, Cleophus
second, CesSiopeia third. Time, 1:0915.
Mile and sixteenth, Belmar won, Bellport
second, Declare third. Time, so.
Six furlongs, Harry Reed won, Zanone Sec
ond, Rubicon third. Time, 1:14.
One mile, Tom Cromwell won. Cassette sec
ond, Madge d third. Time :4315.
Five furlongs, Set Fast won, Emily Hender.
son second, Maud Adams third. Time, 1;0515
Six furlongs Branaywine won, Tragedian
second, Kennel third. Time, 1:l51z
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16

Tomorrow finishes the trotting portion
OF the programme, and great days sport
is looked forward to. In the 2:10 trot Or
finger meets the crack California colt STAN
B, and a big sum of money will be
wagered on the result. The 2:10 pace will
bring together the speedy ''side- winders''
Agitato, haywood, AL Gregor, Javelin and
Bill Fraser, and this Will be another fierce
speculating affair.
President Cobb of the San Joaquin Ag-
ricultural Society was a spectator at the
track to-day. The announcement was
made that Stockton would give 2:10 trot
and 2-15 pace.
Bookmaker Ed Wallace is in receipt of a
letter from st. Louis, which states that
Bookmaker Johnny Coleman and the
Quinn brothers are now en- route to Cali
lorna.
Fred Farnsworth, the wealthy Arbuckle
rancher and turf admIrer, is expected in
town tomorrow. Mr.. Farnsworth was
one of the heaviest winners at the VIII
lows meeting.
AT sale of trotting bred stock at the
track this forenoon, the pacing stallion
AImont Patchen, with record of 2:15L,
the sire of Laura M, 2:13k, Ruby NJ !,
2:11H, and Prince Bismarck, 2:19, was
secured by A. G. Burnett of San Francisco
for $50.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
los Oliroa Gold Strike.

SANTA BARBARA. CAL, Sept. 15.-
The gold-mining notices, for which there
has been such demand during the past
twenty-four hours, prove to be for use in
the San Rafael Mountains, ABOUT nine
miles from Los Olives, where Peter Mon
tenero, an experienced guide and noun
taineer, has discovered a 16-foot ledge of
rich gold-bearing quartz. People are rush
ing in to file claims, and 100 acres of land
Is said 70 be already covered.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
Los angeles Suspect Arraioned.

Los ANGELES, CAL, Sept. 15.-John
Mccarthy, the alleged bank robber, was
arraigned this morning. He made state
ment to the court to the effect that the
confession said to have been made to Cap
tain Lees in San Francisco was bogus
one in toto and that he had nothing to
confess. as he was not connected with the
attempt 10 rob the First National Bank of
this city IN any way. He was held and
his examination set for the 18th inst, with
bail placed at $5O0O
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
Sfnnford,s Reofstration.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CAL, Sept.
15.-The registration has now reached $40
and will probably pass the 1000 mark dur
Ing the month. This is considerably in
excess of the enrolment of last year at
the same date. There is no doubt that
Stanford will not have room enough for
all applicants of the present college year,
judging from the numbers arriving
every day
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16

SAN JOSE, CAL, Sept. 15.-The City
Council has called an election for Satur-
day, October 81, for the purpose of submit
ting to the voters the question of issuing
S115,000 worth of bonds for the building of
new high school building and complet-
ing the main sewer. The high school
building will cost SIS, 600. The bonds are
to bear AZ per cent interest. On the fol-
lowing Monday, Novem Der 2, there will be
another election to select fiftee II freehold
ers to draft new charter.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16

Schwartz; corresponding secretary, Miss
Mcmillan; sergeaut-at-arms. Sharp; foot
Brunton; baseball manager, Freeman !;
class council-Bradley, L. A. Letter, Elias,
F1lcher, Overacker and Hatch. 1t was de-
cided to give reception to the freshman
class and Bartholomew was appointed
chairman of the committee of arrange
ments.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
-Aterts hin at Visaria.

VISALIA, CAL, Sept. 15.-Visalians re-
gret the defeat of the local Examiner nine
by the Alameda AIerts, and give as the
cause Umpire Lowry's decision. In the
fifth inning, the crowd made a rush over
the ropes, with the intention of enforcing
its demand for change of umpires. After
a consultation Lowry was removed and
the game was finished. The Alerts won
by a score of II to 2.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
Sausalito J,.ry Disaores.

SAUSALITO, CAL, Sept. 15.-The case
of Max Cohen, in the employ OF Harrison
d Co., charged with selling pools on a
ticket bought by Town Marshal Greed.
came up before Judge Fottrell of Mill Val
ley to-day in the town hall of Sausalito
The jury OF ten, after brief deliberation,
voted seven for conviction and three for
acquittal. The disagreement of the jury
makes the question as to whether the pool
rooms shall remain In town or not uncer-
tain.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
Not The Campbell Murderer.

SAN JOSE, CAL. Sept. 15.-sheriff
Lyndon to-day received two pictures of
Michael D. Henry, the man who was ar
rested by the Ouray (CoIo.) authorities
last Friday on suspicion of being James C.
Durham. There is no resem blance in the
photographs TO the Campbell murderer,
and the man is evidently several years
older than Durham.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
RnfI Entnlitu ut Kent.

SEATTLE, WASH, Sept. 15.-E. NJ.
Gray, a Northern Pacific freight con-
ductor, was killed in railway accident at
Kent this afternoon. He was 40 years old,
married and resided at Tacoma.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
Funeral of .Ascencta Garcia.

SAN JOSE. CAL, Sept. 15.-Ascencia
Garcia, one of the oldest residents of this
city, was buried this afternoon in Calvary
Cemetery. Garcia was born in this city in
1885, and spent his entire life here. A SIS
ter and a brother survive him.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
companv h Elects Officers.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Sept. 15.-Company B
Fifth Regiment. N. G. c., has elected tn,
following officers for the ensuing TIVE
years: Captain, II. L. Partridge; frs
lieutenant, ]. ]. Abel; second lieutenant
7. w. Searle.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
Alaskn Mine Bonded.

SEATTLE. WASH, Sept. 15.-Judge H.
G. Bond of this city has bonded the
''Cordwood JIM mines, adjoining the
great Treadweil property on Douglas ISL
and, Alaska, for $4,000.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
stanford sophomores Elect o6ieer,.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CAL, Sept.
15.-The sophomore class, at meeting
this afternoon, elected the following Off
GERS for the semester: President, r. VIII
bur; vice. president, Bartholomew; Sec
ond vice president, Bradley secretary,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
Death Strikes in Mento Park.

MEMO PARK, CAL. Sept. 15.-Charles
w. Coaxen, a local saloon-keeper. died
suddenly this afternoon of Bright's dis
ease
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RACING ~ THE EAST.

Winning Horses In Erents at st. Louis
and Brooklyn.
ST. LOUIS. Mo-, Sept. 15.-six furiongs, Owe
rella won, Bravo second, Henry Higgins third.
Time, 1 :1611.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16

Pacing 2:17 class, 8 in 3, purse $1,000.
Our Boy, oh. g., by Vernon Boy by Wapsie
(Buneh) 80. l
Jennie DC, b. T., by Mckinney (Durfee).. 49,. 2 2 4
sophia r, Dix f., by Roy Wilkes (Stimson).. 6 A 2
Sam II, b. g., by Tuck chloe (WhitneyJ 3
Bonnie Belle, b. M, by Whalebone (McCar-
thuN
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Promise Ne, CHI. g., by Steinway (l-afferty).
Time, 2:l6-2:l5-2:l51a.
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Time, z :2s-2:2 2-2 "a.

Trotting, 2:17 class, 8 in 5, purse $1,000.
Gszelle blk. M, by Gossiper by Governor
Booth tkealing) .......... l
(Maben) -. 80. 49,.
Chris PETERSON, D. g., by DEPUTY haner).... z
Carlyle earn. gr. g., by Hambleton's Mann
brino (dcDowelll .................... =. 5 8
Alnena- Q; M, by Electioneer DUSTIN
toinllnJ dist
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Time, 2:l4-2:16-2:141s.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-09-07
RELIGIOUS NOTES.
DEBATE CLOSED.

Terrell. Texas. September i.-Tho religi-
Gus debate closed last night Yesterday
morning, Bro F'ladger announced that
Rev. II. C. Morrison would preach at 3
y. m, and Bro. Hughes conclude for him.
Bro. MORRISON suggested that he conclude
for himself as he generally closed with
an altar service. .arge audience greet
ed him at p. IN. and he delivered one
of the most ardent and sweet-sprited
sermons ever listened 10 in Terrell. and
at the conclusion called for those VINO
wished to shake hands with him During
the hindshaking several bowed at the al
tar seeking conversion or sanctfication,
and one Joyfully claimed sancuticatton.
while Shouts. halleiujahs ana amens werd
heard everywhere. 1t was noticed that
only n few visiting preachers were pres
en;, but those few enjoyed the services,
aud all Went away rejoicing.
The result of the debate will probably
be good. The preachers ravc heard the
doctrine preacher. and though under many
disadvantages, the second blessing or en-
tire specification people, have been
brought before the church in a new and
better light. as loyal and not tnctured
with como,-outlsm. The debate Will be
given to the printers as soon as copies
of the stenographic report are obtained
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-09-07
-T=7s7sHaaaHIT -
TRUE TO HIS PARTY.

Judge Hartman's Reasons for Not De.
sorting to The Boilers.
Roekwall. Texas. September 5.-Coloncl
John N. simpson, who was elected a
member of the executive committee for
the Sixth senatorial convention has writ
ten a letter TO Judge \. Il. Hartman OF
this city appointing him chairman for
Rockwnll county.
Today Judge Hartman replied as fol-
lows.
Hon. John n. simpson. Dallas, Texas
Dear Sir: Roplying Ia your favor OF yes
tcrddy ia which you tender me the CHAIR
manship OF the sound money democracy
OF Rockwell county. permit me TO say:
/. That the sound money democrats
with very few exceptions In Rockwall
county viii support the Bryan and Scwail
electors, leaving no material to lie or
giinized into sound money clubs.
q Although am sound money dem
ocriut | chccrfully bow to The declaration
OF my party made IN National convention
3. / prefer amy kind of democrat TO q
poptlist for office and will support cul-
bcrson and the entire democratic state
ticket in November.
1. | have never supported any oppose
ton 10 the regular democracy in my HE
and am too old now 10 nlny truanl.
For the foregoing reasVns most re-
spcctfully decline to accept the honor.
Thanking you for your evidence OF friend
ship, | am most respectfully yours,
A. Il. Hartman.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-09-07
VICTORIA NEWS BUDGET


Nictoia' Texas, September CITY
Marshal Heck arrested three Mexican wo.
men who have made them selves nuisance
as professional beggars. hut their lamen-
ttlohs ana pleadinss for freedom Induced
nun 10 release them. 1t is hoped that their
,ovinporary confinement win abate the
Auditor q. Il. Cottineham is recoivir,
me congratulations OF his friends on III.
boy ''''S 'ho'hihs OF a
colored preacher of the feminine nor.
suhslon mas been holding forth in VIC
aTiih lor n week or two, ana Yesterday
square, va WV f""''o
Mrs J o. Wheeler Mrs. w. NJ seelIg
S S ana Master Bell Stafford lest vester-
ICY LOT galveston to spend a few DAYS.
,ouhty politics Is becoming lively. Tho
"sPratw Tor county office who has no
~ neht ~ rare and happy mortal. so
lHG there is only one candidate for the
"ti'lce OF treasurer and district clerk. but
others. '' '"V" ot 'He
W llilam II. Scurry Camp of Confederate
Ntfrens held a business meeting nj the
'ourI mouse Yesterday afternoon
fNn",l%HhStanGing the depletion of the
ou'ut'H population to the number of 25n
On me excursion to Port Lavaca yester-
~ thoy were largely in evidence vester-
~ III lnv business part of the city Mer-
'"""'S an report very busy day