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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-01
hit NEW MExICOs GorERSoR.
Charges against Reuenue Collector Shan
non Filed at Washington.

Charges against Revenue Collector Shan
non Filed at Washington.
PHOENIX, ARIz., Jan. 31.-According
to private advices from persons high in
authority, received here to-day, Hon.
Charles NJ. Shannon, Democratic Ma
tional Committeeman for Arizona and In
ternal Revenue Collector for the District
of Arizona and New Mexico, may in the
next few days lose his official head.
Since his appointment TO the Office of
National committeeman Mr.. Shannon,
who is we'll known throughout the West,
has been charged by the Governor Hughes
faction with party indiscretions, and he
was accused of having dictated press dis
patches attacking the executive.
When he took UP his residence in Santa
Fe, soon after his appointment as Internal
Revenue Collector, he commenced fight
ing Governor Thornton of New Mexico.
AS result of this he and Thornton quar-
relied in Santa Fe saloon few weeks
ago, and it is claimed that during the
ensuing alteration Shannon knocked the
Governor down. This angered the friends
of Governor Thornton, and the alteration
is made the basis of charges recently filed
with the Interior Department.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-01
.HOLD-UP NEAR STOCKTON
Farmer Goodman Contributes to
the Exchequer of a
Road Agent.
Halted and Robbed of Cash and a Gold
Watch in the Outskirts
Of the City.

STOCKTON, CAL, Jan. 31.-A daring
hold-up occurred this evening on the
French Camp toll-road, just outside the
city limits. Benjamin Goodman, we'll
known farmer residing near French Camp,
was halted by masked man and COM
PEELED to turn over his money and yalua-
bles. The robber ieveled a revolver at
Goodman and commanded him first to
dismount and then ordered him to turn
his pockets out for inspection.
About $40 in gold and silver coin and a
GOLD watch and other valuables was the
booty secured by the road agent. When
once satisfied that he had all the money in
Goodman's possession he told the farmer
to climb back into the Wagon and drive
ahead as fast as possible, and that if he
looked back he would catch a large-sized
bullet.
Goodman drove on to French Camp sta
ton at a lively speed and from there tele-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-01
Exonerated by the Twelve Men
After Deliberation of Seven
Minutes.
COURT SPECTATORS PLEASED.
The Accused Mans Pitiful Story
Outweighed the Arguments of
Counsel.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Jan. Silt took
just seven minutes for the jury in the
William c. Christ murder case to bring in
verdict generating the accused man,
and it is said that nine-tenths of the resi-
dents of Sacramento heartily indorse this
verdict, while the rest deplore it only on
the ground that it sets bad precedent for
the future.
The plain, pathetic story of his married
life, as narrated on the stand yesterday by
the prisoner, produced an impression upon
the minds of the twelve men at whose
hands his fate was pending that the able
arguments of District Attorney Ryan
could not remove. His story was further
strengthened by the straightforward an
swers during the cross-examinat1ons to
which he was subjected by the District
Attorney.
During portions of Attorney for De-
tense Hiram Johnson's plea one could
see scarcely dry eye in the audience, and
when he referred to the happy life William
Christ had led with his wife prior to the
information he received of her infdelity,
the prisoner broke down and resting his
head on the table before him sobbed
aloud.
The scene when the verdict was an
nounced was almost Undesirable. Seven
minutes after the jury was sent to the
jury-room Judge Hinkson assembled the
bench and the jury was seen returning
down the corridor. There was an excited
murmur of the word equity" for the
spectators could construe the quick return
of the jury as meaning nothing else. The
slip OF paper containing the verdict was
inspected by the Judge and handed back
to the foreman
"Read the verdict, Mr.. Foreman" said
his Honor, and the foreman uttered these
words: "Not guilty."
The acquitted man sprang to his feet, but
his attorney seized him and forced him
back into his seat Notwithstanding the
severe warming against any demonstration
previously given by the court the specta-
tors burst into shout of satisfaction.
On the morning of the 14th day of last
October Mrs. Frances e. Hart, having
found in her husbands pocket some letters
and poetry addressed to him by Mrs.
Christ, in an insane fit of jealousy took
them to the barber-shop, where William
Christ was employed, and calling him out
AT first, SO absolute was the BARRIERS
faith in the love and fidelity of his wife,
that he laughed over the matter, but EVIL
IDENTIFY he allowed his mind to dwell on
the subject until his suspicious became
aroused. as later in the day he called at
Mrs. Harris residence and talked over the
matter with her.
On returning home in the evening he
ate supper and then entered the sitting
room with his wife, where he taxed her
with her alleged infidelity. The testi-
mony shows that the woman laughed in
his face and asked him what he was
going to do about it.
What then occurred will never be
known, but pistol-shot rang out, and
when the neighbors entered the house
Mrs. Christ lay at full length upon the
floor, with a CHASTITY wound in
her head near her right temple, dead.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-01
cUYAMAcA ROUTE CHANCE. n
Two Plans for an Extension of the Rail
road Are Beng Considered by
the Directorate.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Jan. 31.-According
to statement made Cuyamaca official
to-day the change in the route of that road
tofore reported.
Instead of continuing from Lemon
Grove northward through La Mesa colony
the road may be changed and run from
Lemon Grove east and southwark through
Spring Valley, thence to Jamacha, Davis
ton and into Ell Cajon. passing through
Bostonia and thence down through the
center of the valley to connection with
the present Cuyamaca line near Santee.
The alternative of this plan is to con-
inue as at present through La Mesa to
and through Eucalyptus Pass. but at that
point to divert outward from the pres
ent route through the Marshall place to
Bostonia and thence down the center of
Ell Cajon Valley.
These changes are under consideration
On Monday Vice-President' Hickman will
go out to open negotiations for rights OF
way, and the securing Of the right of way
Will determine which of the two plans
shall be adopted.
The adoption of the line through Spring
Valley will cost in construction about $780,
600, but it will tap big area of new coun-
try and increase the business of the road,
Whatever change Is made, the present
trackage will not be abandoned.
The company is still at work reducing the
grade between Sixteenth and Twenty-sec-
ond streets. The next change of grade
will be across Chollar Valley at Gregory
Springs and there is prospects that the
change there will be in the form of high
trestle across the valley.
The Cuyamaca is being made good
enough for a terminus to a transconti-
mental line. One of the highest officials of
the road was asked to deny the report that
the Southern Pacific had bond on the
Cuyamaca, and he refused to do so.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-01
Los ANGELES sENsArIoM.

Charges Filed against Elmo r.. Meserue,
Superintendent of City Parks.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Jan. 31.-Charges
have been filed against the Superintendent
of City Parks, Elmo r. Meserve. He is
accused OF having purchased shrubs and
plants for the city parks from nursery in
which he is interested.
1t is claimed that he obtained a fancy
price for these articles.
Mr.. Meserve is man of excellent repu-
tation, and has conducted the work OF car
ing for and maintaining the city parks at
a figure over $4,000 less than for the year
preceding his incumbencv. The outcome
of the charges is awaited with interest, as
Meserve has many friends.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-01
TESTING A SANTA CRUZ Law.
Wheelnsdsa Martin WilE TRY Conclusions
With a bicycle Ordinance.

Wheeln,as. Martin WiU Try Conclusions
With a bicycle Ordinance.
SANTA CRUZ, CAL, Jan. 31.-The
question OF the validity of city ordinance
prohibiting the riding of bicycles on the
sidewalk came before the Superior Court
to-day on writ of habeas corpus.
Benjamin Martin, Deputy County Clerk,
was arrested on complaint of Councilman
Maher this afternoon. Netherton and
Mcguire, his attorneys, advised Martin to
plead guilty and stirulate that, for the
purpose Of testing the validity of the ordi-
nance, the court impose, in addition to
fine, an imprisonment sentence of thirty
minutes.
The time was SO fixed merely to cover
the clause of the ordinance providing an
imprisonment penalty. The case will be
heard on Monday, and appealed, simply
for the purpose of settling whether the
ordinance shall conform to the city char
ter, which prohibits the double penalty of
fine and imprisonment.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-01
light Compamies to Consolidate.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Jan. 31.-Nego-
tiations pending between the two largest
corporations in this locality are being
watched with great interest by the people
of Sacramento.
A majority of the directors of the Capt.
tai Gas Company have agreed to form
consolidation of all its property, free of in
cum brance Except bonds to the amount
of $3.50, 000), with the Folsom Electric com
panies, provided all the liens OF the cleo
trio companies are reduced from 81, SOC, 600
to 81 100000.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-01

airy. BY leave of absence both Commits
sioner Rogers of Sitka and Commissioner
Mellin of Juneau are absent.
The United States cutter Corwln, at pres
ent undergoing repairs here. has received
orders to relieve the Wolcott, now at
Juneau, as soon as possible. The latter
vessel is in need of immediate repairs.
Captain d. f. Tosier of the United States
cutter Grant has received orders to assume
command of the fleet of revenue launches
now nearing completion at local ship
yard. Captain Jefferson Slamm will sue
coed TO the command on the Grant.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-01
Stole to Proride Food.

SAN JOSE. CAL, Jan. 31.-The charge
OF misdemeanor embezzlement against
accnuad nfown mmo VIZ "a Lam az ooao, was
to Mrs. Stanwood, was dismissed and he
was allowed to plead guilty to charge OF
vagrancy this morning. He told pitiful
story of having wife and several small
children in need and Justice Dryer SEN
fenced him to five days in the County Jail.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-01
oENsURED FOE cARELEssNEss.
Jurors In the Murphy Inquest Rebuke
the Light C0napGny

Jurors In the Murphy Inquest Rebuke
the Light Company.
SAN JOSE. CAL, Jan. 81. = Coroner
Secord to-day held an inquest over the
body of William p. Murphy, the young
man who was killed by shock of cleo
tricity while at work in the basement of
the Porter block last evening. The jury
was unable to agree and two verdicts were
returned.
Eight of the jurors signed verdict find
ing that the wire had been put in in a
careless manner, and recommended that
in the future the Light and Power Com
pany use more care in putting up wires
The other four signed a verdict recon-
mending that more care be taken to pre-
vent similar occurrences.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-01
MONTEREY ADVENTURE.
Merchant Greene and ARTIST Peters Ffgure
in a Ruuduay.

1HeTcEd5st 6Teefte MIA dTttSt Feters Ff0ftrc
ia a Runaway.
MONTEREY, CAL, Jan. 31-While n.
A. Greene, business man of Monterey.
and c. Rollo Peters, the artist, of San
Francisco, were underwriting Yesterday
afternoon, their horses became frightened
at some object and ran away, wrecking the
cart. Mr.. Peters saved himself from in
jury by jumping and received only a Sc
we're shaking up. Mr.. Greene was not SO
fortunate, however, being badly bruised
about the head and face, besides receiving
slight fracture of the skull. He is rest
ing easily this evening and the physician
says that no serious damage will result.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-01

phoned to the6authorities in this city the
facts of his adventure. The manner in
which the bandit performed his part of
the affair leads the officers TO believe that
1t was the work of a professional.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-01
MRS. BAILEY LOSES.
Her Suit to Create a Homestead Is Decide
adversely.

Adversely.
SAN JOSE, CAL, Jan. 31.-Judge Rey-
nolds to-day denied the petition of Ellen
E. Bailey to have portion of the estate left
by her husband set aside as homestead.
b. B. Bailey died in 1888, leaving an
estate consisting of 400 acres of land.
valued at $4,000. There are five children.
and by the terms OF the will the widow was
given only life interest in the estate.
Judge Reynolds, in denying the petition,
held that if the widow had desired a home
stead she should have applied for it at the
time she was appointed executrix, and not
waited twelve wears.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-01
Pastor Amerbach Interrea.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Jan. 31.-The funeral
of Rev. G. H. Affierbach, prominent min
lister of the German Methodist Episcopal
Church, occurred this afternoon. Impress
siye services were held at the German M.
3. church and the funeral was largely at
tended.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-01
INVITED TO UTAH.
Newspaper Men Of the East van Vls&s
the Netu State.

Newspaper Men of the East van VJs4s
the NesU State.
SALT LAKE, UTAH, Jan. 31.-At joint
meeting of the Mining Exchange, Cham
Der of Commerce and the Press Club last
night it was resolved to issue an invitation
to press clubs and newspaper people of the
East to visit Utah on q special excursion
some time in April, with the object of let
ting them see the resources and possibili-
ties of the new State.
A fund of from $4,000 to $4,000 will be
raised for their entertainment, and the
Union Pacific and Chicago and Northwest
ern railroad companies have agreed to give
free transportation to the excursioni SITS
from Chicago to Salt Lake and return.
Co mmittees were appointed to make de-
tailed arrangements.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-01
Golden Wedding at Oroyt1t,.

Golden Wedding ut OrooiILs.
OROVILLE, CAL, Jan. 31.-Mr. and
Mrs. II. Helms celebrated their golden
wedding this evening, Judge John C,
Gray performing the ceremony upon a
bank of violets under an orange tree.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-02-28
FREE TENT-BOOKS

Free textbooks will make public
school education absolutely free and
open TO all the children of the State,
without any condition whatever.
This is what free education means,
and is what We should have. 1t is the
system now in operation in many of
the States, and its results are uniform
ly satisfactory.
The arguments in favor of free text
books throughout the State greatly
outweigh any arguments that can be
adduced to the contrary. When the
State has placed herself III the position
of bestowing II good common school
education on all her children, she is in
a position to demand that parents
who would carelesSly or cruelty de-
prive their offspring of this necessary
equipment for the duties of life, shall
see that they attend school IL reason
able part of the school year. 1t is en-
tirely iueXcusable that any person at
the present time should reach man
uOOu OE "iIllOub DIT ICStS L
the rudiments of an education. 1t is
against the common welfare of society,
and it is both the right and the duty
OF the State, as a sovereign power, to
say that this shall not be. Some of
our sister States have the free text
book systems, and along with it rea-
sonable regulations which require
that every child within their borders
shall be given the advantages which
the public schools afford.
The financial part of the education
can be adjusted without serious diff
Guilty, and it will require no great
change in the present order of things
TO make the books free to all. Com
pared with the benefits that will
eventually result, this is Il small con-
sideration.
Such change will also be welcomed
by the teachers. While in most COM
munities the collection of book-fees
under the system now in operation is
not difficult matter, yet it occasion
ally places the teacher in Il position
with patrons which is somewhat EN-
barrassing. The duties of teachers
are sufficiently exacting, without re-
quiring of them the additional task OF
collecting book fees, with the penalty
of paying all uncollectible fees out OF
their own salaries.
The passage of the free textbook
bill will be acceptable to the great
majority of the good citizens of Mary,
land without regard to politics or
marty
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-02-28

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY q CO.. Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. J. Che
ncy for the last 10 years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable i'll all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tons made by their firm.
WEST TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo.
WALDING, KINSAS & MARVIN. Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Caturrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Price zoe. per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-02-28
BOYS DEPARTMENT

Boys and Youths Storm Coats at
half and less. Can fit the tot of 7, the
youth of 10 and the boys between.
Boys $3.50 Storm Coats, $4.25.
Boys S12 Storm Coats, S6.
Boys s1S Storm Coats So
Also few IS 50, SO and SO all Fine Wool
Storm Coats for Boys, slightly touched by
water in the recent fire, ST. 80 and $3.50.
40 Boys Extra Quality All-Wool Knee
Pants Suits-Juniors, Refers and Double
Breasted Styles, and values $3.50 and SO
now $3.50, 1915 and So
% Boys Fine Refers, sold for $3.50, SO
and SD; now $3.50 and $50.
80 Boys Fine All-Woo Long-Pants Suits, ID
to 49, reduced from go and Sl4 to $3.50
and IS.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-02-28
FOrida- PersO nally-COnducted Tours
via Pennsylvania Railroad.

There is no doubt but that every one has had
at some time Il desire to visit Florida, the Land
of Flowers and that many have been deter
red from so doing by the thought of long ana
tireSome railroud journey, great expense. and
II thousand and one other objections. These
have been overcome by the Inauguration of
the Pennsylvania Railroad CompHnys person
ally conducted tours to jacksonville.
special train of uncxceled equipment makes
the run from New York to Jacksonville in
thirty hours tourist agent and chaperon ac-
company each tour to look after the comfort
of passengers while en- route and the low rates
offered bring the tours within the means of al
most every one.
The tours allowing two weeks stay in Flor
ida will leave New York and Philadelphia on
February % and March 3, 1896. The rate, in
Guiding transportation, meals en- route, and
Fu!lWdn berth on special train, is $50 from
New York and SIS from Philadelphia ; proper
tionate rates from other points.
For further information apply to Ticket
Agents, or address Tourist Agent 1876 Broad
way, New York, or Room Ali, Broad Street
Station, Philadelphia, to whom application for
space should also be made.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-02-28

The Mount Lebanon Shakers recently per
formed a great deal of charity, although il
was not designed as IL charity. being nothing
more nor less than an advertising scheme. IT,
however, resulted i'll great good, Just the same
They gave away 900 bottles of their Digest
i've Cordial to those suffering from stomach
arrangements.
Ii was so effective in curing those who used
the remedy that they were loud in their praises
of il. and N cOnseuut nee a large demand tcI
the cordial was at once created.
The druggists of this town have little book:
that tell all about it. Digestive Cordial creates
an appetite, aids digestion and brings about {;
rapid increase in flesh and strength.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-02-28
Mems Furnishings.

Crowds, crowds, crowds. Every day
they come, from every part of Mary
land Pays them to come through any
weather for such bargains as these.
Black and Tan Half Hose, two pair for the
value of one pair, 25c.
Unlaundered Shirts, the soc. quality, 3Oc.;
the Csc. quality, 45c., 3 for S1.25.
Lauudered Shirts, SSc., 81 .25, which is posi-
lively but little more than half their value.
The zoe. Collars at &C., and the 25c. Collars
at 12lbc., are still on sale.
If YOU can elbow your way to the soc. Neck
wear counter you can get one for 25c.
Buckingham and WEIGH, Margetson i Co
lovely Four-in- Hands and Superb Tecks,
value $3.50, to-day 45c., 8 for S1.25.
Neckwear, slightly damaged by water, &c.
and 15c.; sold for soc and 81.
Underwear, the 81 so sort, at Soc; S1,25, at
Csc; 81 so, at 73c.; 81, at 9Oc.; 81 80 at 81
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-02-28
MEMS DEPARTING

Every Overcoat in our store, for
either dress occasions or stormy days,
is now on sale at half price. All prices
represented. At every price full sizes
regulars and stouts. Such perfect
goods in half-price sale probably
never known before.
Mems Reliable Suits, all sizes, choicest styles,
$3.50, $3.50, $3.50, S11.50. A saving of
So to $40 on each suit.
Genuine Pure Worsted, Pin Stripe and Pin
Check Suits, STATS; real bargains at ).
Mems Pants at 81. 81 %, so and $3.50
half what you ordinarily pay.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-02-28

Governor Lowndes, in appointing
Mr. James a. Lyle, one of the Justices
of the Peace of this county has very
properly recognized one of the best
men VINO has ever filled this position.
Possessing as he does, a splendid
knowledge of the law, he is peculiarly
fitted for this trying position. We
congratulate the Chief Executive on
his excellent selection.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-02-28
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE-Thut the sub
L scribers have obtained from the Register OF
Wills of Hartford county, Md, Letters of Adj
ministration on the personal estate of
SMITH COLLINS,
late of Hartford Co, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are hereby
notified to exhibit the same with the legal
vouchers thereof,
On Or Before the 29th day of July, 1896
or they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefits of said estate. All persons in.
debted to said estate are requested to make
immediate payment.
Given under our hands and seals, this both
day of January, 1896.
VIRGINIA COLLINS,
DANIEL COLLINS,
fcb2S Administrators.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

Eight cents II line for the frs: Insertion
and 8 cents a line for each subsequent inSer-
tiOn-Seren cords to a line. No adrsitiss-
nent inserted unless prepaid.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-02-28
Mems Feet.

Bring your feet, regardless of size or
shape, so long as they are not deform-
ed. Wonderful bargains await you.
Mems best Welted and Sewed Calf Skin
Shoes, the $3.50 sort, $500.
Fine 81 Patent Leather Shoes. not the usual
split carriage-top leather sold at other shoe
houses, s2.45.
Fiye-Dollar Best Calf Skin Shoes, $3.50.
French Enamel Balls, that were So, reduced
to $3.50.
Heyl's Patent Calf Shoes. S4.s5; saving you
81 TO So.
Mems Winter Tan Calf Balls, 50, $3.50 and
S4.S5; were 81 to S3 more.
SHOES FOR BOYS AND CHILDREN
AT Equally LOW PRICES.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-02-28

"Lost-A Lady's Brown Muff between
Bel Air and the Hickory, OH Feb. 10. Suit
able reward if returned to the -Eqi< office.
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