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The San Francisco call., 1896-03-28
WAR VESSELS ARE IDLE,
Ships of the North Atlantic
Squadron Now Held Near
Old Point Comfort.
All the Officers, However, Detained
on Duty Ready for Instant
Service.

NEW YORK, n. Y, March 27.-A Sun
special from Washington says the annual
winter cruise of the North Atlantic squad
ron having been abandoned weeks ago for
fear that it's presence in the West Indies
might be construed as an unfriendly act to
either Great Britain or Spain, the Navy
Department is now considering what is
best to do with the ships until the weather
grows milder and the summer tour CT the
New England summer resorts can be
made. With the exception of short runs
outside for target practice none of the ves-
sells of the fleet have been to sea for any
length of time, and as there is no better
place to keep them than Hampton Roads
the department has retained the entir
squadron there throughout the winter.
There will soon be several additions to
the force, and it is now perplexing the
authorities how to employ the time of
the vessels until June or July, when it
generally proceeds to Newport and the
Maine coast. 1t is conceded that so long
as the Cuban situation is prominent
it will not be possible to send any
of the ships even to the Gulf of Mexico
for landing drills and target practice
dHQ dS bu6 WcdLucI WILL hOt
suitable for open sea drills for several
weeks it seems improbable that the de-
partment can find other duty for the
feet than to keep it near old Point Com
fort.
At present the ships are well supplied
with all the equipments they would re-
quire for an extended cruise and have
been held in readiness throughout the
winter to move on a few hours notice
No officer has been permitted, under
orders of Admiral Bunce, to get beyond
signal distance or the sound of gun,
and when it has become necessary to
give the me liberty it has been necessary
to take the vessels separately either to
New York or Norfolk for brief stays. For
several weeks the admiral has per-
s istently declined to grant requests for ex-
tended leaves, and except for short runs
up to Norfolk few officers of his command
have been absent from the feet since De-
C ember 15 last.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-28

fumes was $750,0O0. A system of canals
thirty miles long and 1900 feet wide, which
cost yer $5O0,0O0, conveys the 'debris"
out across the Sacramento Valley onto the
tules bordering on that liver.
Some eminent mining men have been
connected with the property uring its
operation. Its last manager before the
beginning of the litiga ton was Louis
Glass, now the general manager of the
Sunset Telephone Company. His prede-
cessor was Carney Williams. the present
manager OF the world famous Kim berley
diamond mines of South Africa, Mr.. Will
liams resigning his position at Cherokee
to accept the African offer.
The mining bonds were originally issued
by New York corporation which was
the owner of the Butte County mine. Sub
sequently the stockholders formed COM
pany under the laws of California, which
were believed to be more favorable to
mining co mpanies, and transferred all its
assets to the new company. The new
company, in conside ration of the transfer,
agreed to assume all the debts of the old
company and especially that created by
the bonds.
The mortgage became matured in 1884
but suit in foreclosure was not instituted
until one day of the lapse of the four
years statute in 1888. At the time of the
filing of the suit the company was IN
debted to the Bank of California and Ride
out & Smith for $4,000. The banks insti-
tuted search for possible technicalities
in the issuance of the bonds, ana thinking
that they had discovered one, they OBJ
tanned judgments against the company
and proceeded to sell the property at
Sheriff's sale. Owing to the question as
to the validity of the bonds the banks OBJ
tanned possession for the amount due
them. no one else caring to bid on the
property.
The main point raised by the banks, as
to the validity of the bonds, was decided
by the Supreme Court in favor of the
bondholder.
The statute of limitations which was
also raised and which Judge Prewett has
just now decided in favor of the bond
holders is considered by the attorneys to
be of minor importance and it is not even
known whether an appeal by the banks
will be considered worth taking.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-28
FIG URED OUT BY MANLEY.
Says Mckinley viii Go Do,Un Before
Speaker Reed.

Says Mckinley viii Go DotCn Before
Speaker Reed.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 27.-J. H,
Manley sent to w. Murray Crane the fol-
lowing telegram to-day:
WASHINGTON, March 27, 1896.
Hon. ~ Murray Crane, Republican State Con-
pention, Boston, Mass: In answer TO your in
uuiry this is the situation as it will stand at
the end of this week: At the close of your con.
yention there will have been 398 delegates
elected Governor Mckinley will have 1872
delegates. provided you assign to him the en-
tire delegations from Wisconsin, Indiana and
Minnesota. But there should be taken from
this number twelve delegates from the States
who have declared since their election in favor
of Mr.. Reed, and as they were not instructed
they should be taken from the Mckinley col
umn and placed in Mr.. Reeds. This gives
Governor Mckinley $50 delegates, Mr.. Reed
~, Governor Morton "a, Senator Allison 3s,
Senator QuaE 26, Senator Cullom 10, con-
tested SO.
You will see that this gives Mr.. Mckinley $50
delegates against 210 anti-Mc Kinley delegates
The situation is precisely as it was twenty
wears ago. You viii remember that three
months before the convention met at Cincin-
natl we were confident OF Mr. Blaine's pomin-
alton He stood then as the apostle of protec-
ton but he had opposed to his nomination
Senator Conkling of New York, Senator Nor
ton of Indiana, Secretary Bextow Governor
Hsyes of Ohio and Governor Hartranft of
Pennsylvania We felt so sure of Mr. Blaine's
nomination that we regarded it as settled and
vet he was defeated in the convention and the
Maine nan went down before the Governor of
Ohio
History will repeat itself at st. Louis. Gov
srnor Mckinley is and will be the leading can
didate before the convention, but he will have
opposed to him as candidates Governor Morton
Of New York, Senator Allison of Iowa, Senator
Cullom OF Illinois, Senator Quay of Pennsyl-
yania and Mr. Reed of Maine.
You will find that the tables will be turned
and the Ohio Governor viii go down before the
man from Maine. J. II. MANLEY
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-28
HAIL And LIGHTNING.
Damage Done to Stockton Fruit Trees b,


Damage Done to Stockton Fruit Trees by
Storm.
STOCKTON, CAL, March 27.-Stockton
was tonight visited by terrific hail
storm, accompanied by thunder, lightning
and wind. The hail fell in large quantity,
and some of the fruit orchards now in
blossom will suffer severely.
Lyndall Miller, a prominent real estate
man, was on his way home when over
taken by the storm, and took refuge under
large tree. An electric current passed
down the tree and struck him, throwing
him to the ground and stunning him. He
was taken to his home and will be con-
fined to his room for several days.
A number of chimneys were cracked
and broken by the lightning.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-28
Fzeefnn Fron, q s,1itor.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, March 27.-Two
young women, giving their names as Miss
A. H. O'Hearn and Miss c. A. Smith OF
New York, left yesterday on the steamer
Comanche for New York. They reported
that rejected lover of Miss O'Hearn, a
New York broker, had been made insane
by his disappointment, and was pursuing
the young women with the avowed inten-
ton of killing Miss O'Hearn. Detectives
were stationed at the wharf to prevent
him boarding the steamer, but he did not
appear The names given by the women
are believed to have been assumed to
a void notoriety.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-28
JACKSON, THE sTRANGLER.
Captain Lees Asks That the Sentencin.
of the CtIfprft BE Postponed.

Captain Lees Asks That the Sentencing
of the CMtprit BE Postponed.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, March 27.-Frank
P. Jackson, who throttled a woman in a
disorderly house last night and is sus-
pected of being the San Francisco stran-
gler, plead ed guilty to the charge of bat
terry in the Police Court to-day and will be
sentenced tomorrow. AS he was inter-
rupted before he left any marks of vio-
lence ON the woman no more serious
charge than battery could be placed
against him. Jackson has little to say
about the matter and answers questio
evasively. The police are still of the opin-
ion that he is dangerous man.
Captain Lees telegraphed to Chief Glass
to-day to postpone the sentence until he
had time to communicate with Glass by
mail. 1t is understood that Lees tele-
graphed at the request of Jackson's brother.
who has an explanation to offer. The
police are reticent about the matter, and
Interesting developments are expected
when Lees letter arrives. The denizens of
the tenderlon district are greatly excited
over the occurrence.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-28
A PORTLAND HEIR.
Claim ofsa Blacksmith to Philadelphia
Property.

PORTLAND, Or, March pa. C.
Lohmire, blacksmith of this city, is one
of the lucky heirs to the Daniel Pegg
estate of Philadelphia. Mr.. Lohmire has
just been discovered by the lawyers who
are engaged in working up the case. There
are five heirs, and should the courts decree
in their favor there is a $7O,0000OO estate
to be divided up. 1t consists of thirty-four
acres. OF valuable land in the heart of
Philadelphia. This land was owned by
Pegg in early days. In 1898 Pegg leased it
for term of ninety-nine years. The
rents have not been paid for over forty
years and all Philadelphia is excited over
the fact that the heirs may estabi sh
their claim of ownership to the lana. T he
other heirs are confident that their claim
is valid. and they are determined to have
an investigation and, if possible, recov er
their ancestors wealth. which strangers
have been enjoying for generation.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-28
HAVE NO SECOND CHOICE.
Republicans of LotOG Are SolidIy ATrGyed
for Allison.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March 81
Governor F. NJ. Drake of Iowa and party,
who are to be present at the launching OF
the big warship Iowa tomorrow, arrived
in town to-day. The party comprised
Governor Drake and his staff, Secretary of
State w. NJ. Mcfarland, State Auditor c.
C. Mccarthy, State Treasurer John Her
riot and other prominent citizens and
mum Der of ladies, in addition to Miss
Mary Lord Drake.
Governor Drake was interviewed this
afternoon with reference to the Republi-
caa Presidential nomination. He said:
We are all for Allison in Iowa, and we
are going to do all we can to secure him
the nomination for President blythe Re
publican convention at ST. Louis. We be-
ileve he is the man for the place and for
the times. and that he will faithfully
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-28
Death of Frank Sfreenen.

CHICAGO, ILL, March %. - Frank
Sweeney. ex-grand master of the Switch
mems Mutual Benefit Association, now
the National Switchmen's Union, died at
his home here this morning after suffering
long time from consumption. He was
compelled to relinquish the high position
which he held in National labor circles as
grand master of the switchmen's organiza-
ton on account of the defalcation of the
National treasurer. which ruined the union
financially and finally disrupted it.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-28
A Dirorcee as Administrator.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, March 27.--E. l..
Campbell and R. G. Goodspeed, the di-
vorced husband of Mrs. Lucy c. Good
speed, were appointed administrators of
the latter's estate this morning, and, in
her place. the administrators of the will OF
Mrs. Annie E. Pratt. They gave bonds in
the sum of $4,000. Charles f. Hanlon,
who was attorney for Mrs. Goodspeed.
was in court, but he interposed no objec-
ton to anything that was done.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-28
Passed as Lamgdom,s Niece.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March 26.-An-
other feature of the celebrated Langdon
and McGrath case was made known to-
day. The young girl, Miss McGrath, while
practically living upon Langdon and nos
ing as his niece, was playing fast and
loose with another man, and to the latter
Miss McGrath was the promised wife. His
name is Fitzsimmons, and he is wealthy
jeweler in Westchester, Pa.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-28
GIFT TO SANTA CRUZ COUNTY.
Claus SpreckeIs Donates Valuable Land
for q Public HiQhtUdH.

for a Public HightUay.
SANTA CRUZ. CAL, March 27.-Claus
Spreckels has evidenced his interest in the
welfare of Santa Cruz County by donating
to it a strip of land fifty feet wide and a
mile long, extending from the county road
to Aptos Beach, to be used forever as a
public highway. This donation is ap-
preciated, from the fact that few years
ago the strip was the subject of litigation,
the county claiming it as a public high
way, while Mr.. Spreckels contended that
it was his private land. The result of the
litigation proved that Mr.. Spreckels' con-
tention was correct Now he has donated
the strip to the county without considera-
tion, his only desire being that the public
shall use it. The land donated is very
valuable.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-28

serve all the best interests of the country"
Have you second choice?' he was
asked.
NO, we have no second choice. Any
one from Iowa who would go to the Ma
honal convention with second choice
would be anathematzed.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-28
ALLISON THE LOGICAL CHOICE.
General CIarkson Talks of the Presi-
Dental Outlook.

Dental Outlook.
DENVER, Colo, March 27.-General ].
S. Clarkson of Des Moines. Iowa, return
ing from tour which embraced all the
Western and Pacific Coast States, stopped
over in Denver for the day to attend to
some business matters. In an interview
he declared that the Mckinley boom has
been pushed too hard and would
end in disaster to the Ohio candi-
date; that the West will sup
port Republican candidate upon con-
servative protection and sound-money
platform, though they ask for silver, and
that Allison is the logical candidate upon
which the whole party can best unite. He
considers New York and Connecticut
doubtful States, and believes the Solid
South will once more vote the straight
Democratic ticket.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-28
.Avoided Another Strtke.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March 27.-The
employees of the Union Traction Company
claim that the company has violated the
agreement made after the recent strike
and will lay their grievances before the
citizens peace committee. At meeting
last night motion to begin another
strike was avoided by the narrow margin
of is to IA.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-28
Democrats HilI Bolt.

DALLAS, TEX, March pa meeting
of sound money Democrats was held here
to-day in which about 200 prominent poll
ticians took part. They practically deter
mined to bolt the party if free silver
platform is adopted by the State Conven-
ton, which action appears very probable.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-28
merced Er- Banker Arrested.

MERGED, CAL, March 27.-J. W.
Howell, ex-cashier of the defunct Merced
Bank, was arrested to-day charged with
perjury. Bank Commissioner Fuller swore
I'd the warrant. He was admitted to bail
in the sum of $500.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-28

trial for the murder of Thomas Carroll,
this evening brought in verdict of not
guilty, holding that the homicide was
committed in selT-defense.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-28
CHEROKEE FLAT
M|NE.SU|T ENDS,
Judge Prewitt's Decision
in the Spring Valley
Litigation.
THE BONDHOLDERS WIN
Defeat Of the Bank of California
After a Battle Of Eight
Years.
OPERATIONS TO BE RESUMED.
Famous Hydraulic Property From
Which Over $4,000, 900 Has
Been Taken.

OROVILLE. Call, March 81. Judge
Prewitt of Placer County, sitting as
Court of Equity, to-day handed down his
decision in the big mining-bond suit which
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-28
Har,nam Acoujtted.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, March 27.-The
jury in the case of Louis J.. Harman, oa
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-27
SILVER MEN
Outnumbered in a County Convention,
Saturday. at Bois Home--.Two Con.
ventions and Much Disorder the
Result.

Waterloo, Ia. April 26.-The gold
standard people won a victory in
Boies' home county yesterday. They
cutnumbered the silver Boies men three
to two. The convention was charac-
terized by the widest scenes. In the
outset the Cleveland men captured the
convention. Just as the organization
was perfected Chairman Scott, Of tho
Central Committee, entered the hall,
ignored the proceedings, and called an
other convention. Thus the two con-
ventions proceeded in the same hall
simultaneously. each bowling the other
down. The disturbance continued for
more than an hour The Cleveland
men summoned Sheriff Law. and Mar
shall Klingman was brought on the
scene by the white metal men. No ar
rests were made. Each convention
adopted resolutions on the money
question, the difference being as great
as possible.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-27
THE TRIAL
Of Scott Jackson, at Newport for
the Pearl Bryan Murder 80 The
Prosecution Has Twelve More Wit
nesSes--PlanS of the Defense.

Cincinnati. Ohio. April 26.-The trial
Of Scott Jackson, at Newport, Ky, has
consumed five days Fifty-two wit
nesses have been examined. The pros
ecution has about twelve more to ex-
anime. Among these are the negro,
George H. Jackson. who claims to have
driven the cab that took the murderers
to the spot where Pearl Bryan'S body
was found. Chester Mullen, the man
who rented the cab that was gone all
night Of Friday, January 31St, VIII De
another witness. Col Deitsch, chief
of Cincinnati police. who made several
examinations of Jackson and Walling
in private as we'll as in public, Will be
examined. viii Wood, the friend or
Jackson ard the second cousin OF Pearl
Rrvan. will be recalled and subjected,
no doubt. to a fierce ordeal of croSS-eX-
animation in connection with certain
afidavits in the hands OF the defense
as TO his admission in Gree1castle and
Indianapolis Of improper relations with
the dead girl extending from early in
1895
II is thought the policy of the defense
will be not to make a strong resistance,
but 70 rely upon chances OF error upon
taking il up to the Court OF Appeals.
Others think the defense will exert it
self TO the utmost. IL this should prove
true. an attempt may be made TO prove
an aIibi The defense will attempt to
impeach the testimony OF VIII Wood
and George II. Jackson should the lat
ter reDeat the story made by him and
published several weeks ago.
George H. Jackson will probably be
examined tomorrow. IL is not likely
that Will Wood will be recalled until
wanted by the defense to answer queS-
tions more explicitly in regard to GER
tain depositionS. The week promises
to abound in the most startling testi-
monv of the trial. At its past rate the
prosecution should complete its testi-
mony Tuesday night. With direct tes-
timonv offered by the defense and
cross sS-examinatiOns together, with de-
hates on legal points. it is not likely
the case will go to the jury this week.
The court has already shown its antic-
ipation of a prOtracted trial by chang
ing the time for hearing the case OF
Alonzo Walling from May to May l..
The defense will try 10 show contra
dictions in the testimony o. some wit
nesses for the prosecution and attempt
TO disqualify whatever evidence has
bee2 presented as to the confession OF
Jackson by maintaining that these ad-
missions were not voluntary. but were
made under duress and intimidation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-27
BOTH LYNCHED.
An Armed Mob Invaded the Jail at
McMinnville, Tenn, Secured Will
liam and Victor Hills, and Hanged
Them.

Nashville, Tenn, April 26.-At mid
night last night n mob of armed men
numbering fifteen, entered the Jail at
McMinnville, dragged the jailor from
his bed and forced him to give up the
cell keys. William and Victor Hills
were then taken from the Jail, carried
on horseback five miles from McMinn-
vile, and both were hanged. Before
the mob succeeded in removing their
victims from the Jail they had hard
fight with them, but were overpowered.
The mob came from Van Buren coun-
ty, where the lynched men lived.
The prisoners murdered. in 1894. in
Van Buren county, Carroll Martin at
his home. the purpose being robbery.
Two trials in the lower courts and one
in the Supreme Court have been held,
and the cases were set for trial next
week again. The prisoners have been
held in the Jail at McMinnville for safe
keeping and no attempt at lynching
was expected.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-27
THE SILVER MEN
VIII Probably Control the Michigan Dem
ocratic Convention.

VIII Probably Control the Michigan Dem
ocratic Convention.
Detroit, Mich, April 26.-It appears
to be foregone conclusion that the
Michigan Democratic convention. to be
held next Wednesday, will declare for
free silver and elect free silver dele
gates at large TO the national conven-
tion. G. Walter Meade, acting secre-
tary Of the State Central Committee, to-
night gave to the Associated Press the
following results of the county conven-
tions so far held:
OF So counties, fifty have thus far
elected delegates to the State conven-
ton. Seven hundred and thirteen del
egates have been selected. OF these, 36S
are instructed for free silver and 124 for
gold; 221 are uninstructed.
George p. Hummer, of Holland, chair
man of the State Democratic Free Sill
yer Committee. claims that of the 221
uninstructed delegates, 125 will vote for
free silver, and also claims 70 of the 120
delegates yet to be elected 1t requires
All votes for majority of the conven-
ton, and it is conceded that the silver
men will have at least 800 votes.
The Democratic District Congress
sional conventions will be held on the
same day as the State convention. OF
the twelve Congressional districts, it is
now conceded that eight will be con-
trolled by free silver delegates.