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The San Francisco call., 1896-02-25
SANTA BARBARA ATHLETES.
High School Youths Who Are CrotUd;n0
Pacific Coast Records.


SANTA BARBARA, CAL, Feb "a
Professor Edward B. Clapp. professor of
Greek in the State University, who is paw
ing an official visit to the Santa Barbara
High School, declares that the school is
now equal in rank to the best In the State
with the one exception of Greek, which is
not included in its course.
Professor Clapp, who represents the
Berkeley faculty IN athletics and whose
opinion in all matters pertaining to physi-
cal prowess and training is regarded with
respect has been looking over the records
recently made by Santa Barbara High
School boys in various contests, and ex-
pre- sses the greatest surprise at the re-
suits, declaring that they are unparalleled
among boys of their age. He is especially
impressed by the records made by Ansel
Birtch, the 10O-yard sprinter. and Coleman
Broughton, who holds the local record for
the 220-yard and 440-yard dashes and the
running broad jump, declaring that these
Two boys can get the Pacific Coast record
and hold it. Regarding Birtch, he asserts
that If without training he can make the
record he holds of 10L seconds on the 100
yard dash, with proper training he can
beat the worlds record.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-25
NORTHERN PACIFIC MIDDLE.
RecetUer BmrIeigH's Friends Believe That
He Cannot Be Ousted.

He Cannot Be Ousted.
SEATTLE. WASH, Feb. "a. = Federal
Judge Hanford, pursuant to the recent
decision of four Supreme Court Justices,
to-day set March as the date upon which
his Honor and Circuit Judge Gilbert will
meet in this city to confirm or reject the
appointment OF the receivers named by
Judge Jenkins for the Eastern District of
Wisconsin. The order in part reads:
THE Farmers Loan and Trust Com
pany, having heretofore by its attorneys,
Messrs. Spooner & Sanders, made appli.
cation to Hon. Judge Gilbert at San Fran
cisco to remove Andrew F. Burleigh and
to confirm the appointment of Messrs.
Bigelow and McHenry as receivers of the
Northern Pacific property, under an ap-
pointment heretofore made by the United
States Circuit Court of Wisconsin, it is
ordered that the Sd of March, at 10 o'clock.
is hereby designated for hearing anv appli-
cation by party or parties to this court for
the appointment of any other or additional
receivers"
The friends of Receiver Burleigh, who is
now in New York, assert that Judges Gil
bert and Hanford will not remove him,
and that in this case even the Supreme
Court Justices cannot depose him or force
local Judges to remove him from the
receivership under their jurisdiction, ex-
tending over the States of Washignton, Ore
gon, Idaho and Montana.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-25
FRESNO CREDITORS MOURN
David Arnst Disappears, Leaving Many
Unpaid Bills and His Wife and
Children Destitute

FRESNO, CAL, Feb. 24.-David Arnst,
who for the past five months has been
conducting bar and bowling alley on 1
street in this city, has left for parts un-
known, leaving a score or more business
men to bewail the uncertainty of the credit
system. Several local cigar-dealers are
among those who placed reliance in Arnst' 8
honesty. A San Francisco liquor firm got
"nipped" TO the extent of $1,000 and we'll
known brewery $500. The saddest feature
of Arnst's escapade is the fact that he has
apparently deserted his wife, whom he
left with TWO small children and without a
cent of money.
A woman known as Spanish Ruby dis
appeared simultaneously with Arnst and
it is generally believed they left here to-
gether. 1t is said that the pair stopped at
Bakersfield, but this information may not
be authentic
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-25
CLALLAM COUNTY'S PERIL
Ozette Indians Will Attempt to
Avenge the Killing of
a Brave.
Dig Up the Hatchet Because the Law
Did Not Punish the Red
skins Slayer.

PORT TOWNSEND, WASH, Feb. "a
The report reached here this morning that
there is much uneasiness in the west end
of Clallam County over the threats of the
OZette Indians there to avenge the death
of Phillip Brown, one of their mum Der,
who was killed some months ago by a
white man, Henry Anderson. Anderson
was discharged from custody at Port An
geles on Wednesday last. and the scores OF
redskins, including several powerful
chiefs, who attended the trial, declare that
they will avenge Browns death with the
blood OF whites.
Some months ago Anderson killed an
Ozette Indian, who, after claiming certain
sealskins owned by the white man, at
tempted to stab him. Anderson was too
quick for the redskln and killed him. The
County Judge at Port Angeles disclaimed
jurisdiction and referred the case to the
United States court, which in turn dis
claimed the right to try him. Anderson
believed the matter settled and recently
shipped on a sealing schooner, which by
stress of weather was forced into Neah
Bay, the home of the dead Indian. Here
he was arrested again and conducted un.
der guard to Port Angeles.
The Indians, in the meantime, had
been stirred to high pitch by renegade
white man and at the instance of The lat
ter raised $500 to pay for prosecuting An
derson. The case just ended was remark
able from the fact that five nations were
represented, and testimony taken in as
many tongues. 1t resulted in an ac-
quittal- The Indians, incensed at the
killing, were made doubly SO by the
money thrown away, and left their reser-
yations vowing vengeance on every white
man who fell in their hands.
In bygone days the Indians of the coast
agencies were notorious for their cruelty
to shipwrecked crews and all others so un-
fortunate as to get in their clutches. Many
of the old leaders in past massacres are
still living and need only this to fan the
spark of old-time hatred into flame
The settlers are preparing to make q
vigorous resistance against any depreda
| tions.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-25
KICKED BY AN OSTRICH.
Francis Romer as Adventure With One
of the Parks Big Birds.

Francis Romer as Adventure With One
of the Parks Big Birds.
Francis Romera, a young man who lives
on Green street, had an encounter with
the big cock ostrich at Golden Gate Park
yesterday that will probably teach him
caution when dealing with birds larger
than chickens or turkeys.
Romera had gone to the park with his
sweetheart and her father, aud the young
lady demanded that the ostrich paddock
should be visited that she might get a
closer'view Of the great birds.
Among them is giant of the species
whose temper is not of The best, and Ro-
mera singled him out to show his fair one
that after all the birds were not so danger
Gus as the story books represent them to
be. He began caressing the big producer
OF hat plumes, patting him on the back,
and finally putting his arm about the
creatures neck.
At first the, ostrich did not seem to mind
the familiarity, but finally became impa-
tient, when Romera prevented his walk
ing away, and began stamping his big feet,
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Santa Clara PoLitics.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Feb. PA lively in
terest is being manifested by the citizens
of Santa Clara in the town election to be
held the first Monday in April. the Good
Government Club made its nominations
about week ago, and at caucus recently
held the following were nominated
Town Trustees-J. B. O'Brien, John Roll,
d. o. Druffel. School Trustees-Dr. S.
Oberdeener, u. 0. Field. Town Treasurer
L. w. Starr. Clerk-O. A. r. Saunders.
Marshal-John A. Lowell. Superintepd-
ent of Schools-A. L. Kellogg.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-25
MURDER At SPOKANE.
Donerfco Perri 'Ass0sSinated and Hi,
Money Carried dtcdD.

Domerfco Perri 'Ass0sSinated and His
Money Carried 1tcdy.
SPOKANE, WASH, Feb. 24.-The body
of Domerico PERI, an old italian who has
been missing from his home for several
days, was found to-day by the
police in Hangman Creek. The posi-
ton in which it was found indicated
PERI had been murdered in the city and
carried to point some distance above
where he was found, and his body had
hoated down the stream until it lodged in
some bushes, where it was discovered.
Peril had $3.50 in his pockets on Satur-
day night, when he was in a dancehall
and was intoxicated. There he displayed
the money and the fact was reported to
the police later that night. A search was
then made for him, and, as he did not
come home, foul play was expected.
There is no question but that he was
murdered, ana the killing was certainly a
very brutal one. His head was crushed by
repeated blows.
The body was taken to an undertaking
establishment, and $40 was found hidden
away in an inner pocket, but everything
else OF value except his watch was missing.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-25
An Army of Argonauts Thai
Will Found a Cooperative
Commonwealth.
PLEASED WITH CALIFORNIA
The Visitors Are Enthusiastic Over
the Prospect of Soon Owning
Homes in This State.

CHICO, CAL, Feb. 24.-Red Bluff, the
Antelope Valley and surrounding country
were to-day visited by the advence guard
of hundreds of Fasteners who intend to
take up homes at the Ashurst colony.
They came to view the land and arrange
for the arrival of the colonists they repre-
sent.
All are greatly pleased with what they
have seen of California, and upon their re-
turn to the East they will doubtless lose
no time in the preparations for the jour-
ney, which will end in their becoming
permanent residents of this State. The
future settlers whom this advance guard
represents are said to number about 1900
persons.
The tourists passed through Chico last
night in special car attached to the Ore
gon express. There were twenty-five in
the party, including men, women and
children. Their car was left standing at
the Red Bluff depot, and they spent the
night in it. Early this N orning c. B.
Ashurst and Homer Wilson had teams in
readiness and took the visitors for drive.
They went through Antelope Valley and
visited other places in the vicinity of Red
Bluff.
They were an inteIligent-looking set OF
men. One while here visited the Weather
Bureau and asked for data concerning the
climate. The party returned to town from
the ride in time to take the 80 o'clock
train for Kirkwood, being escorted by
Messrs. Ashurst and Wilson. They will
have their tourist car attached to the Ore
gon express next Sunday night and start
on their return journey to the East.
At Berendos, while visiting the Luck
now colony, the Fasteners were pre-
sented with lemons, oranges and bautiful
flowers, which greatly pleased and sur
prised them.
These people form a committee which is
to view the colony and have the land laid
out for settlement The colony is to be
conducted on the cooperative plan, with
stores, blacksmith-shop etc. Included
in the committee are:
W. Hasson of Tacoma, F. II. Baldwin ot
Massachusetts, Theodore n. Case of Chi.
cago, L. D. Foster, wife and daughter and
J. s. Fyfe, wife and child of Chicago, 81
r. T. Coffin of New York, 2. s. Foster OF
Chicago, Mrs. Ruth Prosser of Chicago, E.
J. Holden of Chicago. F. B. Wakeman OF
New York, William Ekythe of Chicago, L.
Henry and wife of Chicago. G. E. Layle1
of Chicago, Theodore Perry of Chicago
and Charles A. Willis of New York.
The Ashurst colony land is of red,
sandy loan, similar to foothill land; In
fact much of it is on rolling ground. 1t is
more suitable for citrus fruits than any
other, barring all chances of heavy frosts
There are thousands of acres in the tract
and the prices range from $50 to $75 pel
acre. Some of it may bring even higher
prices than that.
Before leaving for the East some of the
party will visit Chico, when they will bt
shown over this part of the valley. The
committee represents thousands of dol
lars, and the location in this valley of the
colony it represents means much tc
Northern California.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-25
bakersfield Afrau.

BAKERSFIELD, CAL, Feb. 24.-Toma-
so Valenzuela and Francisco Quintero
quarreled over woman last night. Va
lenzuela drew a pistol, but Quintero was
quicker than he and fired three times
with a 3S-caliber gun. One bullet went
through Valenzuela's left lung and an
other through the back of his neck and
left shoulder while the third pierced his
hand. While the shooting was going on
the woman tried to stab Quintero, but was
not successful.
Valenzuela has slight chance for re-
covery, but the wound is very dangerous.
Quintero is only 10 years old and native
of Ecuador. He is now in jail.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-25
MILPITAS MOURNS.
The Body of the Late Robert UeIch Con-
si1ned to the Grare.

Tie Body OF the Late KObert Uefch Con-
signed to the Craze.
MILPITAS, CAL, Feb. 24.-The body OF
Robert Welch, who died on Saturday last
of pneumonia, was inferred in Santa Clara
Cemetery to-day at noon. The deceased
was an old and wealthy resident OF this
place, having settled here in the early fif-
ties. He was native of Canada, aged a.
The funeral took place from the Catholic
church. An imposing high mass was eel
ebrated for the repose of the departed soul.
The funeral cortege was the largest ever
witnessed from this town, it being fully a
mile and half In length. He is survived
by widow and ten children.
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caught, his body before it was swept down
to the big whirlpool. It was found that a
hipoone, was broken and Wiley is injured
internally, whether fatally or not cannot
be determined vet.
Wiley tell oil the Monroe-street bridge
in this city while building that into the
river, distance of over 100 feet. Here he
was rescued with only broken leg.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-25
To,.ao Smith Disoharoed.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Feb. M.-Milton V.
Smith, the young man who was arrested
on charge of insanity about ten days ago
while dressed as an Indian scout and en-
deavoring TO organize Wild West show,
was examined before Judge Lorigan this
rational enough, and said that ten days in
Jail had convinced him that it was impos-
sible to organize a fiesta in San Jose, and
if dismissed he would go to work. He was
discharged.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-25
Nen;can Var Veterans Cer.br,ts

CHICO, CAL, Feb. 24.-The old Mexican
War veterans of Chico yesterday observed
the anniversary of the famous battle OF
Buena Vista by a sumptuous banquet al
the Hallam House. There were only four
OF the survivors present, but with their
wives and few friends the party num-
bered an even dozen, and the celebration
was an enjoyable one.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-25
WOODLAND ROBBERS CAUGHr.
Attempt of 7tuo Men to Loot Posto1sce
Ends DisaSfr0MsIy.

Ends DisastroMsIy.
WOODLAND, WASH, Feb A.-An un-
successful attempt was made this morning
to rob the postoffice at this place. The
postoffice is in general store kept by John
Carpenter. just after midnight son of
the proprietor, who slept upstairs IN the
building, was returning from an enter
tainment held in neighboring school
house, when he heard some one moving
about in the store. Without alarming the
robbers, he awakened Captain Chamber
laln formerly captain of the police force in
South Tacoma, and A. B. Scott, who lived
near by, and they accompanied him to the
front door of the store, which Mr.. Carpen-
ter unlocked.
Chamberlain drew his revolver and ad-
yanclng toward two men engaged in ran
sacklng the store, commanded them to
hold up their hands. They complied and
submitted to arrest. Scott's wagon was
secured and the robbers were driven to
Olympia and placed In jail They refused
to reveal their names.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-25
FALL OF Il SPOKANE MAM.

Superintendent of Construction Wiley's
Plunge From the Top of u Dam.
SPOKANE, WASH, Feb. "a. Andrew
Wiley, superintendent of construction of
the new dam being built across the
Spokane River by the Northwest Milling
and Power Company, slipped on plank
this morning, falling to the rocks
some thirty feet below, and from
there rolled into the swift current
of the main channel of the river. His
compa nions working below saw the acci-
dent and at the risk of their own lives
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it he found the little body lying beneath,
cold in death. 1t was taken at once to the
Russell home, and Assistant County Ph v
sician Hogan and Coroner Trull were sum-
moned. They found that death had re-
suited from suffocation. Although tn e
granite was heavy there appeared o
bruises upon the body.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-25
CARSON WITNESS PROSECUTED.
Joseph LanDertn,s Who Testified against
HeneY, again arrested.

HeneD, again arrested.
CARSON, New, Feb M.-Joseph Lange-
vim, who was the principal witness in the
trial of James Heney, convicted of rob-
bing the mint, was to-day again placed
under arrest, this time on a charge of
using obscene language on the streets.
He was bailed out in short time. Lange-
vim has been arrested for insanity and for
other alleged causes.
During the trial of Heney, Langevin
swore that he had been paid money to
leave the country and not testify against
the suspect. He accepted the money but
instead of leaving Carson went upon the
stand and told of the transaction. Since
testifying, Langevin has been prosecuted
by some one, evidently with the intention
OF driving him from the State.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-25
Waterhouse Acquitted at Rockford.

ROCKFORD, WASH, Feb. A.-At the
preliminary trial to-day David Water
house, who was charged with killing Henry
Phillips, because Phillips had, he declared,
lnsulted his daughter, was acquitted. The
verdict brought forth loud cheers from the
large crowd which had assembled, and
Waterhouse was congratulated on all sides.
Il would appear from the testimony that
Phillips went out looking for trouble, and
as he is now under six feet of earth it is
clear he got it.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-25
:, SAD DEATH At VALLEJO.
Life ofa Child Crushed Ouf by a Granite
Monument Witch Toppled on 1t.

VALLEJO. CAL, Feb. 24.-Crape hangs
before the door at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. Russell on Florida street. Their
four and half year old boy was found at
5 O'Clock this afternoon in Doyle Brothers
marble yard pinned beneath a granite
out his life.
The child had been missed by his
mother since noon, and careful scare h
had been made, but without avail, until
Thomas Coffee a stonecutter, noticed that
the monument, which was a small one,
had toppled over. When he went to raise
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-25
Her Admirers Are Legion.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Feb. 24.-Mary Whis-
aker, a domestic, has been arrested on a
charge of insanity. The. girl, who is 81
years of age, imagines that nearly all the
men she meets are in love with her.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-25
Found starving in HIS Cabin,

CHICO, CAL. Feb. 24.-Olaf Erickson
was found in a starving condition in a
cabin near Big Bend to-day. The man
had been taken sick, and being unable to
leave his bed, had become so weak from
lack of proper nourishment that he was
delirious. The sufferer has relatives in
Oakland who are IN comfortable circum-
stances. The chances for his recovery are
douhtful
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-25
Grass Tallcy Accident.

GRASS VALLEY, CAL, Feb. 24.-John
Grant was shockingly injured by prema-
ture explosion while blasting logs on his
ranch this afternoon. His chin was blown
OH, he lost one eye and his chest and arms
were badly cut. His ranch is situated four
miles from Grass Valley.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-25
Fire at Grass TaUey.

GRASS VALLEY, CAL, Feb. 24.-The
residence of Charles Hughes was destroyed
last night. A lamp exploded while it was
being carried from one room to another
Hughes was severely injured. The loss is
$500; insurance, $500.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-25
Rev. W. III. Boot Dead

NEW YORK, N. Y, Feb. 24.-Rev. Will
liam H. Bool, one of the founders of the
Prohibition Park or Staten Island, died at
his home to-day. He was go years of age.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-25

to the State penitentiary. to remain there
four years. The notice of appeal was then
given and the court fixed the bail.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-25

We will make to order a per-
feet fitting suit, in blue or black
Cheviot, guaranteed fast color, all
wool, for $40. You can't get the
same goods for less than $40 of
any other tailor.
Evening journal., 1896-04-14
strenrth nf thn In.nrronts.

4 PHILADELPHIA. April 14.-First Lieu
tenant Abolardo Peraza of the staff OF Gen
eral lacrot OF the Cuban insurgent army
Is I'm this city convalescing from wound
received in the war. In an interview he
denied that General Gomez is in serious
condition.
"Hc has boon sick from liver trouble,
but Is IN a fair way to complete recovery
and as active as ever, said the lieutenant
"He has now under him an army Of 10, %
600 men, most OF whom are we'll armed
Counting the divisions of Maceo and 9TH
er generals. his total strength is about 3O,-
600. Whit is mostly lacking is ammuni.
tion.
"The Spanish reports arc TO a great ex-
tent false. When any Of our generals at
tack place containing Americans or 9TH
er foreign interests, their property Is not
touched at ALL Gomez has issued strict
orders to this effect.
"The reports Of our losses In battle arc
always exaggerated by the enemy, who
never admit their own losses, but count
ours to suit themselves
1.-THE recent successful expeditions have
been great help to us. The rainy season
begins about the 10Th Of this month. Then
comes the yellow fever. 1t will decimate
Aho NtAnkh VI lht Dlhnlnn Iltohht
they are not ncclimated.
General Weyler has not been any moro
successful against us than was Campos.
Our people think him a coward at heart.
Campos took tho field, but Weyler has not
shown himself at all. He remains in Ha-
vana and gives orders which lead to many
atrocities"
Lieutenant Peraza received a shoulder
wound near the Carolina estate. Lacret
was endeavoring to join portion Of his
column which had become separated from
him when he was attacked by the Span
iards, numbering about 1900. Lacret had
about 1000 men. After two hours fight
ing the insurgents retreated. A boy of l3.
wounded in the skirmish, fell with the
cry, "Three cheers for free Cubal"
Evening journal., 1896-04-14
MuRpERous lNplANs.
The Wholesale Massacre OF 0niciais IA {
Mexican Town.

Mexican Town.
CRY or MEXICO, April IA telegram
from Oaxaca City states that the robel In
dians at the town Of Juquela killed al
the town councillors. schoolteachers, local
priest, chief Of police and the telegraph
operator-in fact every one holding gov
ernment place Tho people are in terror,
and troops have been sent to the relief OF
the town.
The military movement made against
the rebel Zimatlans has resulted In driv-
ing the Indians into the mountains They
began their plotting in Holy week, insti-
gated by Indian lawyers, who informed
them that the new state taxes were un-
constitutional, but the authorities paid nc
attention TO tho excitemont among them.
considering they were engaged In theiI
usual drunken celebration Of the season.
But, procuring arms and machotes they
mado n rush for the town hall, and tho
project hastily closed the doors, which
they soaked with petroleum and burned,
thus eifecting an entrance, sacking the
place and penetrating tho private apart.
ments OF the project, grossly maltreated
the women OF his family, and then turn
ing attention to the officials and armed
servants, killed and wounded several.
The scene was horrible one, as the as
sault took place IN the early evening, and
the excitement Of the mob was indescrib-
able
The Indians were possessed with fury
and Il was absolutely impossible for re
spectacle inhabitants TO control them, as
all were drunk and maddened. The mob
after snckinQ tho town hall went to the
federal stamp Office and assaulted It, burn
ing down the outside door with petroleum,
which also communicated fire TO the en-
tire house, placing Collector Graciada
who was on tho roof with his clerks, in q
condition of the utmost peril, but they
managed to oscape by the rear, jumping
for their lives Many shops were burned
after being sacked, and the Indians deco
rated themselves with stolen fnery. They
all fed on the approach Of tho soldiers
and are now in tho hills The revolt IS 10
cal and will be suppressed, and the insti-
gators OF the Indians will be sevoroly pun
ished, as they took advantage Of their
gross iQnOranco