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The Delta independent., 1896-11-25

Don't forget that Tucker sells the
News and takes orders for subscription
10 all papers and magazines.
The Delta independent., 1896-11-25

To RENr-Furnished rooms and board
Mrs. Newton Smith, Columbia street
40-i3.
The Delta independent., 1896-11-25

II you contemplate matrimony you
can't find finer line OF crochery than
Corbin 4 Sanders carry.
The Delta independent., 1896-11-25

Rabbits are ripe and you can get th'
harvesting tools at COrbin 4 Sanders
The Delta independent., 1896-11-25

For rifles, shotguns and ammunition
90 to Corbin 4 Sanders-
The Delta independent., 1896-11-25
BUsINEaS NOTICES.

Come in and make your own prices on
blankets and comforters at Mabry Il
Kistler's.
The Delta independent., 1896-11-25

Grain and potato sacks for sale at tn
Delta Wholesale Fruit 4 Produce Co.
The Delta independent., 1896-11-25

The Estate Oak In tho best heath q
stove on the earth. Get one of Cori II
a Sanders.
The Delta independent., 1896-11-25

To TRApE-High grade bicycle for
buggy. PERcY Hours.
The Delta independent., 1896-11-25

McMurray's headquarters for schoo
books and school supplies.
The Delta independent., 1896-11-25

Go to McMurray's for your books ano
school supplies.
The Delta independent., 1896-11-25

Best line OF gloves in the state at
James Hunters.
The Delta independent., 1896-11-25

Call on F. p. Hunt 4 Co. for your hart
coal.
The Delta independent., 1896-11-25
nusINEss NOTICES.
Hard coal at F. p. Hunt & Co.'S.

DUSINEaS NOTlCEA.
Hard coal at F. p. Hunt 4 Cos.
Call on F. p. Hunt 4 Co. for your hard
coal.
Go to McMurray's for your books and
school supplies.
WASrEp-A case Of extra fine honey
at this Office.
Look at Corbin & Sanders japan holi-
day goods.
FoR SALE-A six foot show case, ap-
ply to 8. B. Tucker.
Best line OF gloves in the state at
James Hunters.
For rifles. shotguns and ammunition
go to Corbin x Sanders.
The Delta independent., 1896-11-25

FoR SALE-A six foot show case, ap
ply to s. B. Tucker.
The Delta independent., 1896-11-25

Look at Corbin & Sanders japan holi
day goods.
The Delta independent., 1896-11-25

WAsrEp-A case Of extra fine hone
at this Office.
The Delta independent., 1896-11-25

No 1910 acres rich bottom land one
mile from Delta; perfect and perpetual
water right tI5 inchesl 10 acres in orch
ard. all choice varieties winter apples,
will b, sold on easy pa, inenis.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
EUREKA'S MISSING MAN,
No Trace of William McGrade
Who Left His Companions in
the Redwoods.
Parties Securing the Countrywide
Young Mans Relatives Frantic
With Grief.

EUREKA, CAL, Feb. civilian Nc
Grade, the young man who on January %
left the camp OF his comrades about twenty
miles from Arcata and in the very heart
of the redwoods to go hunting, is still
missing.
Ever since his disappearance was re-
ported large searching party has been
securing the woods in all directions. Sig
nal fires have been lighted on the side
slopes of the canyons and guns discharged
at regular intervals, but beyond an occa-
sional footprint no trace of the lost man
has been found. At present large party
provisioned by the merchants of Eureka
and Arcata is still searching.
Young McGrade took no provisions wi th
him and only about twenty shells. a er
he had gone short distance from camp
he returned and took an extra supply of
matches, saying that there was no telling
but what he might need them.
The relatives of the lost young man are
nearly crazed with grief and his friends
are keeping up the search, hoping against
fate. reward of $3.50 his been offered by
the bushes men of this place, among
whom McGrade was well liked.
The young man was expecting to take a
position on streetcar line of San Fran
cisco and was working hard to earn the
$100 deposit required.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
FIRE At SAN BERNbRD|AO.
Lodging-House and a Private
Residence Adjoining Destroyed
by the Flames.
Several People Narrowly Escape With
Their Lives-LoSs Between
$1,000 and $4,000.

SAN BERNARDINo, CAL, Feb. g.
What came near being fatal fire &C.
Cured this morning at II :25. An alarm oil
fire came in from box % announcing the
fact that a confagration was taking place
The alarm was occ7sioned by fire being
discovered in lodging-house on Kingman
street, near the Santa Fe depot. A light
wind was blowing, and before the depart
ment could reach the fire the. building
was entirely destroyed, as was private
residence adjoining.
The clearinghouse was a large frame
building and was a relic of boom days. Al
the time of its destruction it was being
run by Mrs. Taber. 1t so happened that
at the time of the fire Mrs. Taber was
alone in the house and in bed. Her first
indication of danger was when she was
awakened by the roar of the flames a nd
smell of smoke. She jumped from he1
bed and rushed toward the door, when the
flames broke through and drove her back
She rushed to the window of her room
but was unable to raise 1T. The flames
were now almost upon her. BECOMING
desperate she drove her fists through the
window panes, clearing away the glass
and jumping out. Nothing was saved
from the building, and her timely notice
to her neighbors probably saved their
lives, as they barely got out. The total
loss Is between $1,000 and $4,000.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
SHOT HIMSELF TWICE,
Determined Attempt of a Melan
cholY Dane to End His
Existence.
Cut His Throat Twice With a Razor
Last Fall-Doctors Think He
Cannot Live.

CHICO, CAL, Feb. Cat late hour
this forenoon man was found up Chico
Creek about half mile north of town
with blood oozing from wounds in his left
breast. His shirt and clothes were
covered with blood. which had partly
dried. When asked what the matter was
he said ne had shot himself twice A 80
caliber pistol was found under his head
with only one chamber loaded. His
clothes and blankets were found under a
tree near by. When brought to the City
Hall and examined two bullet holes were
found in his left breast, one opposite the
heart. the bullet striking a rib, glancing
around and lodging near the spine in the
back. The other bullet entered under the
heart ard lodged in the left lung.
The man seemed to be Dane, and a
countryman was called. to- whom be stated
that his name was Jacob Albert Nielsen, a
native OF Skandenborg, Denmark, where
his father, Nels Larsen, lives. He came to
Chico about two weeks ago. He gave as
his reasons for the attempt at suicide that
he had been dishonest, but would not say
in what way. He said he attempted sui
eide in San Francisco last fall by the use
of a razor, scars of which may be seen on
his throat.
He is young, about %, and light CON-
ple1ion. At present he is still alive, but
the physicians think he cannot live.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
Charges His Mother-in-Law
With Alternating His
Wife's Affections.
HE ASKS FOR $4,000 DAMAGES
Substance of the Complaint-An Ari.
iona Capitalist Figures in
the Case.

LOS ANGELES, CALL, Feb. 6.-Arthur
Shelton has sued his mother-in-law, Mrs.
Anna Wynn, for $4,000 damages for
alternating the affections of his wife, and
for this amount he has asked the Superior
Court of this county to give him a iudg-
ment.
In his complaint. which was filed to-
day, Arthur Shelton says that he was
married to Miss Maud Wynn, the daugh-
ter of the defendant, on January 6, in this
city; that while he and his wife were
on their wedding trip and stopping
at the Vendome in San Jose,
the defendant, his wife's mother, wrong
fully contrived, with false, slanderous
statements about him, made to his wife
with intentto injure him, and did ALLEVIATE
her affection and deprive him of her love,
comfort, society and assistance; that she
did malieiously entice his wife away from
him and her then residence to separate
residence in the city Of Los Angeles; that
by reason Of these facts the plaintiff has
been wrongfully deprived by the defendant
of the comfort and society of his wife and
has suffered great distress of body and
mind.
In this city Arthur Shelton is well and
favorably known. Mr.. Shelton is the first
man in Southern California who has had
the courage to sue his mother-in-law for
heavy damages for alternating the affec-
tions of his wife.
1t was just month ago to-day that Mr..
Shelton was united in marriage at the
First Baptist Church to the then Miss
Maud Wynn. Mr.. Shelton had been ae-
.quainted with his bride for some time.
The courtship of Mr.. Shelton and Miss
Wynn progressed very satisfactorily until
there came along capitalist from Ari-
zona. The capitalist from the Territory
became very much enamored of Miss
Wynn and her winning ways and proposed
for her hand.
Mrs. Wynn wanted her daughter to ac-
cept the matrimonial offer of the man
from Arizona, and the daughter finally
agreed to do'so. The day was set for the
wedding-January 6 at P. M.-but when
the hour arrived Miss Wynn was not on
hand. There were a mum Der of dodgers in
Mrs. Wynn's house friendly toward Shell
ton, and they had all assisted him and his
bride in carrying out their little scheme. OF
elopement.
All of Mrs. Shelton's belongings in the
way OF wardrobe, etc., she succeeded in
carrying away with her. Her mother
knew nothing about it until it was all over
with. Then, it was said she was very
much put out to think that her plans had
been thwarted.
The second chapter of the elopement is
the commencement of the damage suit,
which is self-explanatory.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
A BURNING ELECTRIC WIRE,
1t Caused Much Excitement and Sons
Damage on Third Street.

1t Caused Much Exeitement and Some
Damage on Third Street.
There was great excitement on Third
street, between Market and Mission, at
noon yesterday as the result of burning
electric wire that fell on the back of a
horse attached to milk-wagon.
The moment the burning coil struck the
animal became unmanageable, and kicked
and pranced about for an instant in the
effort. to escape the hot line that pene-
trated the flesh. Finally the animal made
a plunge forward, ran smash into another
vehicle, dislodged the driver from the seat
and started down Third street at a terrific
pace. He turned the corner at Jessie
street and ran along that street to the
Palace Hotel corner, where the force of g
collision with heavy laundry wagon
threw both horses to the ground. The run
away horse was quite seriously scorched.
Meanwhile the electric wire on Third
streetcontinued to burn until force of
linemen arrived and made o cut near
Mission street. The electric cars were
unable to run for short time and traffic
generally was suspended. The crossing of
the wires was the cause of the trouble.
While the wire was burning q force of
policemen kept the crowds back, and in
this way accidents were averted. Large
crowds watched the progress of the burn
ing wire.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
PILFERING CHILDREN.
Taco little Sisters Caught Robbing Stores
or First Street.

Taco little Sisters Caught Robbing Stores
on First Street.
SAN JOSE, CAL, Feb. 6.-Detective
Frost yesterday afternoon arrested Jennie
and Jessie Garcia, sisters aged and 7
years, for stealing various articles from
stores on First street.
Merchants on First have been missing
small articles from their stores for some
time and the matter was reported to De-
tective Frost. Yesterday afternoon Frost
caught the children stealing a piece OF
bacon from a First-street market. He at
once took the girls to his Office and
they confessed to having stolen various
articles.
They reside with their parents on South
First street, between San Carlos and San
Salvador streets. Detective Frost visited
their home and recovered a large number
of articles. The parents denied all knowl-
edge of the goods having been stolen, but
thought they had been given to the chill
dren. The girls father is a cripple and
the mother has to support the children.
After being lectured the girls were allowed
to go to theirhome..
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
MoNrG oMRRY,s BRAxN.

Albany Doctors Substantially Agree That
1t Was Normal.
ALBANY. Or, Feb. GA more thor
ough investigation in reference to the
brain of Lloyd Montgomery, the executed
murderer, reveals the fact that it was en-
tirely normal. There was no infamma-
ton at all, and the adhesion, if any, was
slight and natural. The brain was aver
age in weight, and evidently so in inteIli-
gence, the interior being healthy, the con-
volutions being normal, but not deep like
those of a very 'brainy'' man.
The Albany doctors who examined, the
brain now agree substantially in the mat
ter of infiam nation, that there was none
and that the brain was normal. The mat
ter, though, viii be more fully investigated
in the future. 1t is said DR.. Cnsick dis
agrees with them in the matter.
The autopsy developed the fact that the
fourth cervical vertebr@ was dislocated.
but not broken by the fall when the trap
was sprung, the latter being the usual
case.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
GENERAL ,WESTMORES SUICIDE.
He Was One of the Oldest Graduates From,
Hest Point.

He Has One of the Oldest Graduates From
Hest Point.
NEW YORK, n. Y, Feb. GA Sun spe-
cal from New Orleans says: General S..
w. WestMore, one of the oldest graduates
from West Point, committed suicide here
Tuesday by jumping into the Mississippi.
He was discovered by fisherman and
taken from the river alive, but died soon
attempt at suicide. He jumped into the
river last December and was rescued. The
suicide is attributed to his belief that he
was doomed to i'll health. Previous to
committing suicide General Westmore
telegraphed to his son in New York mott
tying him OF his intention to end his life.
The Chief of Police here was warned to
watch him, but the warning came too late.
He walked Gown to the United States
barracks and threw himself into the river
there
General Westmore was native of
Charleston, S. c., where he was born
in 1905. His father was Stephen Moore,
a prominent banker of Charleston, and
the name of Westmore was taken by his
son through an act of the Legislature.
and. entered the army as lieutenant,
serving for sixteen years, being stationed
at various places in the West. He served
in the Seminole and Mexican wars.
While in the army he fought duel,
in which he killed his antagonist and
rendered his resignation. Since then
General Westmore has resided in New
Orleans. He was maior-general in the
State service OF Louisiana at the time
of the Civil War. General Westmore
was one of the best judges of horsefesh IN
the South.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
AN ELEorRro LOCOMOTIVE.
Shipment of the First Erer Built for a
Steam RuitT0dd

Shipment of the First Erer Buift for a
Steam RaitToGd.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. 6.-The
Baldwin Locomotive Works of this city
have shipped to the Westinghouse Elec-
trio Works in Allegheny the first electric
locomotive ever built for steam railroad.
The Baldwin works made everything about
this unique engine but the electric mechan-
ism, which will be supplied by the West
inghouse company. The locomotive is the
size of an ordinary boxcar,, being thirty
feet long and mounted upon two four wheel
trucks. Completed it will weigh sixty
tons. 1t is geared for 800 horsepower and
will pull a loaded freight train forty miles
an hour. By single change of the gear
ing this engine can DE run up to 1900 horse
power, and can pull train eighty miles
an hour.
This locomotive is intended for freight.
The passenger engines will attain q far
higher speed. The wheels are AZ inches
IN diameter. Only a space eight feet
square is needed in the LOGON olive for the
electric motor. One man will operate the
locomotive by means of a controller SINH
lar to that on common trolley, only
much larger and stronger.
The locomotive is built to be operated
by either overhead or underground trolley
wires. 1t carries no coal. firebox, smoke
stack or water-tank. In front is power
full electric search light for use at
night to light the track. The cost of the
new electric locomotive is about equal to
that OF steam locomotive, or $40 600.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
The Excursions Of Saturday and
Sunday Will Cap the
Climax.
LECTURE ON THE DoNNERPARTY
Knights Of Pythias TO Give a Dress
Parade and Drill in Honor of
the Carnival.

TRUCKER, CAL, Feb. 6.-The nights
continue cold and the ice king is in his
glory. Spraying is carried on assiduously,
and sprays of water are quickly converted
into glistening sheet OF ice. Skating and
tobogganing goes merrily on and devotees
of these sports are rapidly on the increase.
No one who attempts either will fail to try
it a second time, and after person has
taken his first trip down the toboggan
slide and glided over the smooth surface
of icy ponds he is an enthusiast.
Saturday and Sunday will see the gayest
crowd of the carnival. Although each day
is of itself sort of holiday, these days will
eclipse anything that has as yet trans
pred. Three hundred people from Truckee
alone will be skating, tobogganing and
coasting, and it will indeed be a grand
sight.
Much interest is being manifested over
the lecture to be given by William G..
Murphy on Saturday night. The largest
hall in town has been engaged, and Mr..
Murphy Will be feted by number of
prominent citizens.
The road TO Lake Tahoe Is now as
smooth as glass, and to-day an excursion
party, the first party that has ever had an
opportunity of viewing this beautiful body
of water in winter, took advantage of the
conditions and made the trip. About five
hours is consumed in making the return
trip, but it is time well spent, and one
feels fully repaid for the time and small
expense connected with this interesting
journey.
kilograms and letters engaging rooms
for Saturday and Sunday are being re-
ceived, and there is now no doubt about
having large number of excursionists.
An order has been issued to the local q.
R. K. of 2. to be on hand in full uniform
to meet visiting brothers. A dress parade
and drill, under command of Colonel G. F.
McGlashan, will not be the least import
ant feature OF the day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
WILL BRING LIBEL SUITS,
Samuel C. Hammond of the
Butchers Board Of Trade
Grows Wrathy.
He Denies That He and His organi.
cation Are Buying Meat of
Chinese Butchers.

Wrath fills the hearts of the owners OF
the 592 largest meat establishments of the
City. They are the members of the
Butchers Board of Trade. They declare
that on the mere assertion of a few Chinese
butchers, whose one large beef business
they have practically destroyed, they were
accused by the Report last night of buying
meat in Chinatown. The president of the
Board of Trade, Sam G. Hammond, was
singled out as a special subject for attack
Asa consequence several libel suits will
be begun to-day.
"In the whole two and half columns
of stuff printed in the Report Mr. Ham
mond said last night, "there was great
deal that I have already told in THE CALL.
All the butchers, myself included, bought
beef and mutton in Chinatown once.
This was the reason, as / have often said,
that the Board of Trade adopted the reso-
luton inning any member buying of
Chinese $50 for each offense. This was
July 20, 1895. Before that, in 1895, made
Just nine purchase in, Chinatown, aggre-
eating $149 81. So when the Report says
l bought meat from Chinese IN 1894 and
1895 it tells the truth.
sit goes further and SAYS buy meat in
Chinatown now. This is false and in
tended to harm me. Therefore ] will bring
suit for libel as soon as the papers can be
prepared by my attorney. l have bought
no meat in Chinatown since June 6, 1895.
1.-THE Butchers Board of Trade would
have grounds for libel suit if it were in
corporated. AS it is not an incorporation
am at loss as to what recourse the or
ganization has. We will take any steps
our attorney deems possible.
mo statements were made against apy
other butchers but myself. They were
accused of buying Chinese meat, too, but
only by innuendo. The writer was bolder
i'll my case, and that's where I have the
advantage"
Mr.. Hammond says the Reports article
was instigated by ]. LIE Maitre of the Cen
ter Market.
HE admits in the paper that he now
buys meat in Chinatown" said Mr.. Ham
mond. "His anger was aroused because
our detectives reported that fact. Mr.. LIE
Maitre once belonged to the Board OF
Trade. but was expelled because he bought
beef of Chinese
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-07
UNDER Wa1rERs At OUTS.
Det Monte Air Fails to Hid In Reconcit
ing Their Differences.

Del Monte Air Fails to Hid in Reconcii-
ing Their Differences.
DEL MONTE, CAL, Feb. g. The sooth-
ing air of Del Monte seems to have no
more effect on reconciling the differences
that are now disturbing the harmony of
the lire underwriters than did the turmoil
OF San Francisco, and the agreement and
constitution they are striving for seem as
far distant as ever.
To-day was no more prolific of results
than yesterday, when absolutely nothing
was accomplished except an organization.
Mr.. Haven, chairman of the convention
and also on the press committee, will give
none OF the particulars of the proceedings.
he says there are several vital questions
still unsettled and on which great diver
s'ty OF opinions prevails. So far there has
been nothing of definite nature done and
everything is in chaotic state. The ques-
lions that have come up have only been
discussed, and at the present time it is abb
solutely. impossible to prophesy when a
conclusion will be reached.
The mem bers are INDUCING in no recrea-
ton OF any kind. Three sessions are be-
ing held each day, and every effort is being
used to come to a settlement by Saturday
evening, as it is not believed they can be
heIo together for longer time than that