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The herald., 1897-09-28
Wants a Divorce

SAN JOSE. Cal, Sept. PA sensn-
tional divorce suit was begun in this cit y
today. Thomas E. Smell, a wealthy
land holder and owner Of the Smith
Creek hotel, is the defendant, and Il
charged by his wife, Catherine Smell
with cruelty and infidelity. Mrs. Smell
claims she has been beaten by her hus-
bands fist, struck down with a chail
and in other ways has been treated in
humanity. She says Mr.. Smell once
threatened to throw her over a grade
400 feet to canyon below. The Smell
estate is valued at $150,000 and the wift
demands a division of the property
This is her second divorce suit The frs
one was brought ten years ago on 6
charge of desertion, but there was rec
onciliation and the case slumbered II
court until today, when 1t was dismissed
to make way for more sensational pro
ceeding.
The herald., 1897-09-28

First base on balls-On Nops /, or Mich
OILS 8, of Hoffer 2.
Left on bases-Baltimore 8, Boston 6.
Hit by pitched ball-by CoreetV l, by
Nichols 1. by Nops l. by Amole l.
Struck out-By Hoffer 2, by Nichols 2.
Passed balls-Bergen 1, Robinson 1.
Time of game-2:25.
Umpires-Hurst and Emslie.
Attendance-25375
THE OTHER GAMES
PITTSBURG, Pa, Sept. 27.-It was
Chicago's game UP to the seventh in
ming, after which the Pirates found the
ball and batted in the winning runs.
Attendance, 1900. Score: Pittsburg, 5;
base hits. 13; errors. 1. Chicago, A; base
hits, Z; errors, g.
NEW YORK-Bases on balls by
Meekin and errors behind him were re-
sponsible for the Senator's runs. Mer-
GER pitched good game. Attendance,
10O0 Score: New York, 8; base hits, Z;
errors, l. Washington, 6; hits, s; err
rors, 2.
ST. LOUIS-For the first time in two
years the Browns took a game from
Cincinnati. The game was pitchers
battle between Breitenstein and Dona
hue. A tumble by Corcoran and an
other by Ritchey cost the Reds the
game. Attendance, 500; Score: Cincin-
raati, 4; base hits, 8; errors, 2. st. Louis,
s.; base hits, Z; errors, 0.
The herald., 1897-09-28
oUSTED OFFICERS
Still Have Hopes Of Holding Their
Positions

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27.-The fact
that the supreme court had cited Aud
ltor Broderick to appear before 1t in
banc for the purpose of showing cause
why he should not be compelled to ac-
cept the tax levy adopted by the ousted
board Of supervisors, thereby recog-
nizing the validity of that body, caused
an immense crowd Of interested spec
tators to asse mble in the court room of
department one today. The matter had
been set for 10 a. M, but at that hour,
owing to the absence of Justice Temple,
the hearing was deferred, by order of
Chief Justice Beatty, until 2 p. m. When
court convened there was considerable
discussion as to certain disputed ques-
tions of fact in relation to the title of the
contending boards of supervisors, and
the chief justice finally decided that
testimony be taken, and referred the
whole matter to Commissioner Niles
Searls for that purpose. Court there
upon adjourned, and the commissioner
proceeded to take the testimony
The herald., 1897-09-28
The Brewers Combine

NEW YORK, Sept. 27.-The Tribune
says: The masters trust is now said
to be permanently organized All the
details are declared to be completed. and
it is said that a full outline of the organ
ization will be made at public meeting
to be held on Wednesday. Seymour
Scott, President of the great mailing
company Of Lyons, New York. is said to
be the chief promoter of the organiza-
ton, and E. r. Chapman Of the firm OF
Moore & Schley has looked after the
financial end of the matter.
The name said to be selected is the
American Mating Company, and the
capital stock is said to be $4,000, 900 pre-
ferred. on which per cent dividend
will be guaranteed. and $4,000. 900 worth
of common stock
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had been planned. was deferred until to-
morrow. President Mckinley and At
torney General McKenna joined Mr..
Plunkett in an hours drive about the
town. During the ride slight mishap
occurred. AS they were passing along
Summer street strap broke and the
collar on one of the horses fell off. The
animal tripped' and fell, and the other
horse became frightened, but the GOODNESS
of the driver prevented a serious acci-
dent The president jumped out of the
carriage and the others followed. The
horse was led back to the stable and an
other sent out. The party then continued
their ride.
The herald., 1897-09-28
A STRANGE CASE
The Midnight Abductor Appears at
Paso Robes

PASO ROBLES, CAL, Sept. 27.-On
Sunday morning an almost succe ssful
attempt was made to abduct Miss Hor-
tense Gibbons. aged Is years, a high
school student, residing with Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Hibbard. She retired as uual
Saturday night and woke about 2:15 a.
m. to find herself in the arms Of man
who had carried her about $50 yards
from .he house. She screamed and strug-
gleG with her captor. He nearly choked
hes. but her cries were heard and help
arrived, not, however, before the man
had fled. He is supposed to have en-
tered her room through her window
and chloroformed her. Officers are on
the track of the abductor. William
Erdman, who came to Miss Gibbons
resuue, was armed. and to that fact he
attributes the mans rapid flight
The herald., 1897-09-28
Maurice Blake Dead

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27.-Maurice
c. Blake, ex-mayor Of this city. and for
many years. identified with the city's
history, died today at the age Of 50
years, after having been in failing
health for some time past. Mr.. Blake
was born in. Maine and after studying
law in the office of General Fessenden,
at Portland, Maine, practiced in that
city. In the early fifties he came to Cali
fornia and soon became prominent in
Republican politics. He served a term
in the state legislature, was elected to
the bench of the probate and municipal
criminal courts, and fifteen years ago
made brilliant record as mayor. Since
his term expired he has been senior
partner Of the law firm of Blake & Har-
rison.
The herald., 1897-09-28
BAIL ACCEPTED
Figel Admitted to Bail With Barnes
Consent


SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 27.-Judge
Carroll Cook decided today to- admit
Theodore Figel, charged with the MUIR
der of his employer, Isaac Hoffman.
to bail pending the trial of the case
against him. The amount fixed was
$40 900.
The question came up for decision
upon habeas corpus proceedings. but
after the court had decided that this
was not the proper course Of procedure
in the promise, District Attorney Barnes
created considerable surprise by an
nouncing that as the official prosecutor
Of the county he had no objection to the
admission Of the defendant to bail, as
the evidence was conflicting and un-
certain and left considerable doubt as
to the guilt Of the defendant.
Attorney Ach, who has been engaged
as special counsel, appeared surprised
at this statement, and apologized to the
court for having taken up its time, say
ing that he should certainly not have
done so had he known Of the views of
the district attorney
The herald., 1897-09-28
Jordau's Views

OAKLAND, Sept. H-Prof. David
Starr Jordan, in an address at the First
Unitarian Church. declared that it
would be better to have no courts than
corrupt courts; if it is right to execute
sane man for murder, 1t is right to
hang an. insane one. He held that it is
as proper to prevent a pauper, insane
person or criminal from reproducing his
kind as it is to punish him. A Utopia.
with all work equally divided, he de-
clared to be an abomination. 1t would
be cheaper for San Francisco, he said,
to board its evil population in the Palace
Hotel than to have Tar Flat as it is
Children should be given. homes OH
farms instead Of being lodged In orphan
asylums.
The herald., 1897-09-28
A Stevenson Monument

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27.-The
bronze monument that is to be erected
in Portsmouth square to the memory Of
Robet Louis Stevenson, the novelist, was
successfully cast this afternoon. The
statue will represent Spanish galleon
under full SAIL it being considered as the
most representative emblem Of Steven
sons work. The vessel will be named
the Bonaventure. 1t will rest on gran
lite PEDESTAL eight feet high and the top
of the masts of the Bonaventure will be
four feet above that. The monument Is
expected to be ready for dedication on
October 10th.
The herald., 1897-09-28
His Accounts Short

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27.-The war
department has ordered an investiga-
tion Of the accounts of Lieutenant Mat
thew Saville, Tenth infantry, who is re-
ported to be short in his accounts as
post comptroller at Fort Sill to the ex-
tent of $1400. The action grows out Of
the reported finding of forged bank
slip among his vouchers. The lieuten-
ant claims that the apparent shortage
is due TO the dishonesty of civilian
clerk, who is to be tried in the civil court
on a charge Of defalcation.
The herald., 1897-09-28
WILL CONFER
England Will Join in the Sealine
Conference

LONDON, Sept. 27-The announce
ment is made this afternoon that Lord
Salisbury has not withdrawn from the
Bering Sea conference, but simply OBJ
jected to the presence Of Japan nd Rus
sia. Great Britain is willing to take part
in the conference and is endeavoring to
secure the acquiescence of Canada. The
whole trouble seems to be due to the
failure of the Marquis of Salisbury to
respond to the note of Ambassador Hay.
No exception being taken to the notice
that Russia and Japanese experts would
be present, Mr.. Hay supposed the mat
ter settled. 1t is curious fact that
COL Hays dispatch of July Gath is omit
ted from the Bering Sea blue book just
issued.
The herald., 1897-09-28
Cavalry Shooting

DENVER, Colo, Sept. PA special
to the Republican from Fort Wingate,
N. NJ, says:
The cavalry rifle competition consist
ed Of ten shots by each at rectangular
targets from 200, 300, 500 and 900 yards.
The possible score is 200. The five lead
ing contestants were:
Valentine Buckeyes, sergeant Troop G.
Seventh cavalry .........................16 .169
Sergeant Samuel Petite. Troop B, Ninth
cavalry ........... ................s......lo loS
Private John Carlson, Troop D, Fifth
cavalry NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .16S
Sergeant Charles Abel, Troop I, First
cavalry ........................... .16S
Sergeant C. A. Morris, Troop X. Fifth
cavalry NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 167
The herald., 1897-09-28
An Aged Lady Burned

WALLA WALLA, Wash. Sept. 27.-
Mrs. Mary A. Pepper. aged SS years, well
known throughout the entire Walla
Walla valley, was probably ia tally burn
ed at her home on the Tumalum road this
morning. At last accounts she was not
expected to live. Mrs. Pepper ATTEMPTED
to put stick Of wood in the stove, live
coal fell on the floor setting fire to hel
dress. Before the flames could be ex-
tinguished the entire body, from the
crown Of her head to her feet, was hor-
ribly burned
The herald., 1897-09-28
A Mission Celebration

SAN MIGUEL, CAL, Sept. 27.-Tonight
the streets are thronged with people and
the business houses and many Of the
private residences are prettily decorated
with bunting and have streamers flying.
Everything Is in readines for the OPEN
ing tomorrow of the celebration of the
one hundredth anniversary Of the found
ing of the Mission Of San Miguel No
recent event has called forth such con-
course Of enthusiastic people as this mis-
sion and the affair promises to be all
the success that it's promoters antici-
pated. The first excursion train arrived
tonight having on board about sixty ex-
cursioniSts.
The herald., 1897-09-28
Free Law Knocked Out

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27.-The su-
preme court today decided that the fee
law of 1893 was in the nature Of special
legislation and therefore unconstitu-
tional. The decision was rendered in the
case of J. ]. Rauer VS.. Williams, test
case brought in the superior court to
compel the defendant as clerk Of just
ices court to accept certain fees, which
resulted in favor of the plaintiff. The
supreme court remanded the case with
instructions to enterju dgment for the
defendant.
The herald., 1897-09-28
Mormon Missions

CHICAGO, Sept. N.-The semi-an-
nual conference Of the Northern States
Mission of the Church Of Latter Day
Saints, has ended. Most Of the time of
the last day of the session was occupied
by addresses and discussions as to the
best method to spread The doctrine Of
Mormonism in this jurisdiction covered
by the elders comprising the gathering.
The herald., 1897-09-28
ON THE WHEEL
Good Work Done at the Fair at
Trenton

TRENTON, N. J.. Sept. 27.-Over 10,-
900 persons witnessed the bicycle races
at the opening Of the Interstate fair in
this city today. Nearly all the crack
riders Of the country we're present and
took part in the professional events,
which were the one-mile open and two
mile handicap. Fred Sims Of Philadel-
phia was on the track to take part in
both professional events, but was served
with a notice that he had been suspend
ed until next August for unfair riding.
Jimmy Michael, paced by sextette and
a quad, did five miles in 9:S2 1-5.
One mile open, professionally. c. Bald
won, Loughead second, Kiser third,
Cooper fourth. Time, 2:27A.
Two mile, handicap, professional
Nat Butler Gao yards) won, DR.. A. T.
The herald., 1897-09-28
Shanklin Succeeds

FRESNO, Cal, Sept. PA special
election was held in Fresno today to
decide a tie vote for the office of city
clerk between ]. w. Shanklin, Repub-
licar, and Theodore Madison, Demo-
cratic and Populist nominee. Shank
lin, incumbent, was reelected by a ma
jority Of eighty-three votes.
The herald., 1897-09-28
TURF AND TRACK
Breeders Meeting Begins at Oakland.
Running Results

OAKLAND, CAL, Sept. 27.-This was
the opening day of the trotting horse
breeders fall meeting at the Berkeley
track. Favorites carried off the honors
of the day in the three races The first
race was the Palo Alto stakes for 2-year-
olds. Lynhood won in two straight heats.
DR.. Fasse second and Valentine third.
The time for the miles was 1885 and 2 :33.
The second race was the 1927 class trot
for purse Of 5000. Ira took the second,
fourth ana fifth heats and first money;
Claudius second. Others distanced.
Time, 2:17A, 2:1SA, 2:16A, 2:16hs, 2:244
The 2:30 class pacing race for purse
Of 5000 was won by Floracita; Alto &C.
noa second, Dave Ryan third. Time,
2:16%, 2:14, 2:141s, 2:15%.
AT HARLEM
CHICAGO, Sept. 27.-Results at Har-
lem:
Seven furlongs-The Tory won, Lady
Cordell second, Sir Robert third; time.
1:29k.
One mile-Swordsman won, Martin
K. second, Loudon third; time, 1:42%.
Six furlongs-Lone Princess won, Lit
tie Land second, Foreseen third: time,
1:13N.
One mile-Berclaire won, Lew Hopper
second, Lady Dixon third; time, 1:41a.
Six furlongs-Flora Louise won, J. H.
c. second, The Swain third; time. 1:141s.
Five and half furlongs-The Profes-
sor won, Cardleback second, Ben Frost
third; time, 1:0SA.
AT GRAvESEND
NEW YORK, Sept. 27.-Results:
Five and half furlongs-Trillete won.
1909.
Mile and e-sixteenth-Buckwa won,
Tom Cromwell second. Ben Ronald
third; time, 1850.
Five and a half furlongs-Kitefoot
won, Kenmore Queen second, Claret Cup
third; time, 1:10
One mile, sellirg-Bromo won, Ber-
nardillo second, Leedsville third; time,
1:43
Five furlongs, selling-Demagogue
won, Rey Salazar second, Scotch Plaid
third; time, 1:03%.
One mile and a sixteenth-Tillo won.
Sir Walter second, Timour third; time,
1904.
AT WINDSOR
DETROIT, Mich, Sept. 27.-Results at
Windsor:
Six furlongs, selling-serator Quay
won, Judith C. second, K. G. third; time,
1:16.
Seven furlorgs. selling-Kansas won,
Scraps second, Guinan third; time,
1914.
Six and half furlongs. selling-Trade
Last won, Prima second. Van Kirk
man third; time, 1928.
Six furlorgs, selling-Kisme won,
Mary Prather second Shuttlecock third
time, 1:15.
Six and a half furlongeScarboroug
won, News Gatherer second, 1eonie
third; time, 1:22z.
Mile and one-eighth-Otto H. won,
Elskey second, Wolsey third; time,
1:54X,
The herald., 1897-09-28
Texans Troubles

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Sept. 27.-News
lad just been received Of a desperate fight
with knives between five men at Tulip,
Texas, Saturday night which resulted in
the death of Robert Kelly and the fatal
wounding of his brother Walter. The
Ke1lys were unarmed when hey were
attacked by John Davis and his two
sons. The tragedy was the result Of a
lawsuit,
The herald., 1897-09-28
Escaped Arrest

BALTIMORE, Sept 27.-Michael Sim
monds, brakeman, shot his sweetheart
Jennie Long, last night and committed
suicide this morning as the police ar
rived at the house where he was hiding
to arrest him. Though shot four times
the girl may recover.
The herald., 1897-09-28
McKinley's Outing

ADAMS, Mass, Sept. 27.-The plans OF
President Mckinley and the members OF
his party were slightly changeditoday on
account Of unpropitious weather and
the s1iUht indisporition Of Mrs. McKin-
hy. The trip to Williamstowu, which
The herald., 1897-09-28

Earned runs-Baltimore 5, Boston 9.
Two-base hits-Jennings Q, Robinson.
Hoffer. Collins 8. Long 2. Duffy, Keeler 2.
Kelley O. Doyle.
Sacrifice hitS-Lowe, Jennings, Tenny.
Stolen bases-Doyle, Hamilton 2, Kelley.
Double plays-McGraw and Doyle, Long
and Tenn1y.
The herald., 1897-09-28
Greater Oakland

OAKLAND, Cal, Sept. 27-Thomas
Cluff, with the consent Of the state has
brought suit against the city of Oakland
to test the legality of the proceedings by
which the northern district was recently
annexed
The herald., 1897-09-28
An English Boat Race

LONDON, Sept. 27.-George Town OF
Australia beat Barry in boat race on
the Championship course, from Putney tc
Mortlake, by three-Quarters Of length
for purse Of $1,000.
The herald., 1897-09-28

foot Indian reservation in Montana Is
completed. The reservation Is now
ready to be thrown open to settlement as
soon as the reports can be prepared and
approved by the interior department.
The herald., 1897-09-28
Montana Indian Lands

WARRINGTON, D. c., Sept. 27-In-
formation received at the office Of the
oeGnmiasloner Of the general land Office
% ~ e(Esct that the survey Of the Black
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Brown go yards) second, Tom Cooper
(scratch) third. Time, 4:35
CXCI ERC cIrespurnrr>H

Brown (30 yards) second, Tom Cooper
(scratch) third. Time, 4:35.
CYCLERS SUSPENDED
TACOMA, Wash, Sept. 27.-Ths flrs<
suspension of cyclist under the regime
Of the c. A. c. c. took place today, when
e. e. Gard. member of the racing
board of the association, suspended for
ninety days a string of riders who COM
peted in Saturdays unsanctioned races.
The members, all amateurs are c. Law
renee, j. P. Fink, Fred Dunbar, Ed
Fogg. Chit Strayer, Ralph votaw, -
Merrill. Poole, Robert Lawrence,
Fuller ard r. G. Breeze.
A NEW ROAD RECORD
CHATHAM, Ont. Sept. PA. e.
johnson Of Chatham and Charles Rob-
erts Of Toronto yesterday broke the
American and Canadian 200-mile road
record. They started from this city at
7:O5 a. m. to bennington and arrived
back here at 1855, making the first 100
miles in $3.50. The started again at 1855
and completed the second 100 miles in
1880, the time for the double century
being 13 hours and 25 minutes.
hit EN- AGAIN"
LONDON, Sept. 27-At the Crystal
palace today J. w. Stocks, the bicyclist,
beat the worlds record for all distances
from six to thirty-three miles. He ac-
complished the thirty-three miles in 81
minutes 8 AS seconds. He covered 50
kilometers and $50 meters in one hour,
beating the New York record of Jimmy
Michael.
The herald., 1897-09-28
CRICKET
Philadelphia Amateurs Defeat the
English Visitors

English Visitors
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 27.-The
three days cricket match begun Friday
between a picked team of Philadelphia
amateurs and Capt. Warmers English
amateur team ended this afternon In q
victory for the Philadelphias with four
wickets to spare. The score: English,
first inning, PAP; second inning, 1874; to-
tai, 435. Philadelphia, first inning, 252;
second inning. 1874 with the loss OF six
wickets); total, 436.
The herald., 1897-09-28
PRICE FOR MORALES HEAD

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27-The lat
est news from Guatemala received in
this city states that price of $1OO, 900 has
been placed on the head of Prospero
Morales, the revolutionary leader, and
his aide, Manuel Fuentes. 1t is asserted
that an order to this effect has been pro-
mulgated by President Barrios.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-21

Mrs. Lydia Brannen celan- tied Ter
seventy seventh birthday i. hc- home in
Bridgeport. by entertaining a large num-
Der of friends from that cry and sur
rounding towns. who called tc exte. d
their congratulations.
The next number upon the winter pro-
gramme of the Arion Singing Society WILL
be the Thanksgiving Eve ball. to be
given Wednesday evening. The Opera
House orchestra will play.
The leading social event of the past
week was the entertainment of the
Twentieth Century Girls by Miss Ma
ME Delaplaine Grubb, at the beautiful
home Other parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob w. Grub, at Echo Point, last
Friday evening. The affair was given
complimentary to Miss Helen Hughes,
of Washington City. who is at pres
ent the house guest of Miss Grub.
The invitation list extended to a few
outside members of the club, so that
when the party assembled their were
over fifty in all. The interior of the
house was handsomely decorated for
the occasion. Palms and other ported
plants were placed about the parlors
and hall Hugh bouquets of yellow
and white chrysanthemums. adorned
the nantes and various inches about
the house. The tables and chairs
were covered with white. AS the
guests entered the hospitable home
they were received by the hostess, her
visitor, Mrs. Grubb and Mrs. VIII Del
ON oip hoiy : -
feature Of the entertainment. After
pretty score cards bearing an embossed
college flag, and tied with the college
colors had ben passed to all, the
merry card war opened. During the
progress of the interesting contests,
Prof. Charles Killmeyer was stationed
at a piano in the brilliantly illumina-
ted drop room, and during the evening
played a programme of lively music.
The game was interrupted near mid
night and covers spread Tor luncheon
of the most toothsome nature. After
refreshments the prizes were presented
to the winners. The first prize, a
beautiful chatting dish, was given to
Miss Eleanor Taylor Wright. The
lone hand prize, two books, was also
captured by Miss Wright: The
visitors prize, cut glass jeweled top
vinagrette, went to Miss Annie Berry,
of Newport, Ky. The gentleman S
prize, a complete set of duplicate whist
boards, was carried off by Mr.. Walter
H. Hail. After the presentation of
prizes the pretty party was at an end,
and all repaired to the city o2 a spe-
cial motor. Those present were:
Misses Elsie Whitaker, Martha Cald-
well, Eleanor Wright, Helen Caldwell,
Henrietta Harper, Ian Hubbard, Sue