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The San Francisco call., 1897-03-19
SUICIDE At POMONA.
Douglas R. LIN Ends an EventfM Life
With Bufiet-Had Also Killed
His Man.

POMONA, CAL, March 1S.-Douglas R.
Lilly committed suicide in Pomona by
shooting himself through the head late
last evening.
He had been i'll for several years, and
two weeks ago had a partial stroke of
paralysis. He became very respondent
and said he longed for death to come and
relieve him from poverty and helplsssness.
He was widower, and had been a subject
of charity for some time.
man in the next room to his heard
him stumbling about, and when asked
what he was doing replied that he was
trying 10 find some matches. A moment
later there was a loud report and he was
found dead on the floor OF his room.
He had shot himself with an old FASH
ioned percussion cap pistol-the same
weapon with which he killed Rev. Benja-
min Standerfer at the little village of
Spadra. few miles west of Pomona, in
June, 1873.
Lilly was 76 years of age and came to
California in 1850.
He was in MarysvilIe for two years and
there made fortune of $50 600 in placer
mining operations. He subsequently got
into trouble there with q Kentuckian
named Douglass and shot him through
the lungs.
Douglas lived as an invalid for some ten
years and then died. Lilly spent all his
fortune in legal defense of himself.
He was In Monterey in 1856 and there
had trouble with cattle ranchers, which
resulted in his flight TO Arizona. He
afterward drifted back 10 California and
lived in San Diego and Lower California
for few years.
He was tried for murder in Los Angeles
in 1873, and after two trials was acquitted
ON the ground OF self.defense. Every one
in this region knew Lilly. He was quar-
health and the death OF his aged wife
changed his disposition completely.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-19
TACOMA TRIAL POSTPONED.
Ear Cashier Petrrs IL LIKELY to Escape
Puntskment.

EC- Cashier Peters IL Likely to Escape
Puntskment.
TACOMA, WASH, March 18.-Through
sickness ex- Cashier Peters of the Column
bia National Bank to-day succeeded in Sc
curing second postponement of his trial.
The indictments against him charge en-
bezzlement, falsfications of records, etc.
Last year he was first tried and the jury
disagreed. Two weeks ago he failed to ap-
pear in the Federal court for trial, aIleg-
ing sickness. Judge Gilbert appointed
several doctors to examine him. Two re-
ported him not dangerously i'll, as alleged,
and the court refused postponement of
the trial until next winter. To-day Pc
ters was suddenly taken worse. and after
careful examination by four physicsans
Judge Gilbert granted a postponement
until next November. In legal circles it
is believed that Peters will never again be
tried, because of the great difficulty ex-
yerienced in securing the attendance OF
witnesses who live in the East.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-19

that Judge Hill has made away with while
acting as agent will aggregate severai
thousand dollars, although no dehnlte
figure can be ascertained.
A couple of months ago Mccullough
sent Hill 10 Oregon to sell some land for
him. The agent sold the land but has not
returned, although it is now several weeks
past the appointed time. 1t is believed
that he is spending McCullough's money.
Judge Hill was for many years the
School Superintendent of this county and
Justice OF the Peace in tn city for a
numbe of terms. He was prominent in
the early history of the county and has al
wavs borne a reputation against which
not word could be said. Whisky is the
cause of his downfall. He is now over 70
years of age.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-19
FROM OAKD5LE TO SONORA.
Contract Let for the First Section of III
etc !noMntain Road.

Contract Let for the Etrst section of the
fetC 4noMntain Road.
STOCKTON, CAL. March 1s.-This
afternoon a contract was let for the f rst
section OF the new mountain road, the
one to be built by the Sierra Pacific Rail-
way. 1t calls for the construction of ten
miles of the road between Oakdale and
Sonora. The first work will be done from
Oakdale out and the laborers will COM
mence throwing up the roadbed on the
oath inst.
The contract for making the first ten
miles was let to-day to Cy Moreing, a
prominent ia ncher and contractor of
this county. He said this evening that
he would put large force of men to work
on the oath inst. and would rush the road
bed to completion as rapidly as possible
The building of the road out of Oak
dale seems to shut out Stockton's chance
of getting the mountain road, though ar
rangements may yet be entered into be-
tween Mr.. Bullock and his associates by
which the promoters Of the road may
bring it to this city.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-19
TACOMA FIsHERMAN sHoE
Serious BiMnder oT a CM,ton,- House
Officer.

Serious Btunder or Cu,tom- House
officer.
TACOMA, WASH. March 18.-Custom-
house Officer B. F. Jossey and r. A. Ket-
ner on the lookout this afternoon for the
expected arrival here by water of some
opium smugglers, espied two men rowing
fshboat toward the city. They called
ont to the men TO land, telling them they
were customs officers. The men refused
and backed away. Jossey then fired sew
eral shots at them, one ball taking effect
in the thigh OF one mans leg. Securing
a boat the officers gave chase. wKereupon
the men gave UP and came ashore, when
it was learned that they were Austrian
fishermen with an imperfect knowledge of
English. They thought the officers were
robbers, and were afraid to come ashore
They had nothing but their salmon in the
boat. The condition OF the MAI shot is
not serious.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-19
SANTA MUNICANs REJOICE.
Grain and Fruit Crop Prospects We're
Nerer Brighter.

Grain and Fruit Crop Prospects We're
Nerer Brighter.
SANTA MONICA. CAL. March 1s.-The
prospects fol the grain and fruit crop of
this section, which includes the ranches
OF La Ballona, Centennella, Vicente
Santa Monica, De Boca, Buenos Ayres and
Rincon de Los Bueyes, prising over
4s GOO acres in grain. were never brighter,
the rains having come just right for an
immense yield. OF the land five-eighths is
planted in barley, two-eighths in corn
and one-eighth in wheat. The wheat will
average at least fifty bushels to the acre,
barley twenty centals and corn eighty
bushels, making the totals, barley 1885,
GOO bushels, wheat 250,0O0 bushels and
corn about ], ,000 COO bushels
The grain all looks fine. is clean and
large grained. There has been planted
considerable canaigre plant as a second
test it having done we'll last year. About
1000 acres is being planted in lima beans.
The fruit orchards. all of which are still
young, look fine, those in bearing giving
indications of good crop.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-19
KINDERGAR7EN LECTURES.

Series of Addresses by Prominent Edu-
Ors Being Planned.
SAN JOSE, CAL, March 1S.-The Kin
dergarten Extension Club of this city has
form ulated plans for series of addresses
on child study and kindergarten methods
by some of the foremost educators. The
addresses will be delivered on the last
Wednesday of each month, and will run
the entire year. The lectures will be
opened by Professor Earl Barnes at the
Sarah B. Cooper kindergarten on Wednes-
day next.
The following officers have been elected
for the ensuing year: President, Miss
Emma Kooser; vice president, Miss Ali
media Mcmillan; treasurer, Miss Bell Mac
kenzie; secretary, Miss Alice Fairbrother; /;
Librarian, Miss Kathryn Sinnott.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-19
NEWS OF SAN JOSE.
Boy Train Wfeckers Examined-0ne Ds-
charged, the Other WW Probably
BE Sent to Whittier

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 1S.-John and
Peter Ciravegna, the Italian boys who at
tempted to wreck a train near Murphy
station by putting dynamite on the track,
were examined on charge of train
wrecking before Justice Beverly at Mount
ain View to-day. The boys are aged II
and IA years respectively.
The examination lasted but couple OF
hours and was merely formal, as the boys
had already made confession Of the
crime to District Attorney Harrington.
The elder of the two boys said he put the
dynamite on the track to see how high 1T
would make the engine jump.
On motion of the District Attorney the
charge against Peter Ciravegna the
younges; lad, was dismissed as it was
shown he had nothing to do with placing
the dynamite on the track and was an un-
willing witness to the act. The charge
against John Ciravegna was taken under
advisement by Justice Beverly until
March 81
1t is understood the boys father will
have him committed to the Whittier Re-
form School, and ii this is done the charge
of train -wrecking will be dismissed, as
there was no specific intent on the part OF
the boys TO wreck the train.
Train wrecking is capital offense, pun
ishable by life Imprisonment or death.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-19
UKIAH BOADsMEN LOSE.
Suit Agninst TAG Collector Johnso
Decided bu q IMru.

Suit Agninst Tag Collector johnson
Drcided by Jury.
UKIAH, CAL, March 18.-Ip the suit
brought against Tax Collector Johnson
and his bondsmen to recover the sum of
$4,000, alleged by Johnson to have been
paid into the treasury on Decem Der II,
1894, and for which he held a receipt OF
the Treasurer dated a week later, the ury
to-day rendered a verdict in favor OF the
plaintiff fo- the sum of $28S6 so.
William Ford, the Treasurer. testified
that the receipt was given under mis-
apprehension, and the verdict of the jury
sustains him in his contention.
Ex-Judge McGarvey has signiied his
intention of taking the case to the Supre me
Court, and stay of execution for thirty
days in addition to the time allowed by
law has been granted.
The case was tried before Judge S. K.
Dougherty OF Sonoma County, owing to
the fact that Judge J. NJ. Mannon of this
county was disqualified. having been at
torney for the defen ants at one time.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-19
FRESNO'S MISSING MAN.
Judge Spencer H. HRS Disappearance
Cives Rise 10 Story of
EmbezZiemeHt.

FRESNO. CAL, March 1S-The where
aDouts OF Judge Spencer H. Hill, pio-
neer settler of Fresno County and resi-
dent of this city ever since it was estab-
lished, are unknown. The last heard OF
him was when he was III Portland, Or,
about three months ago. According to
the best accounts he has levanted and
does not dare to return home and face the
prosecution that would be instituted
against him. About five years sgo George
Mccullough. an old-time friend OF Judge
Hill, became an invalid and intrusted the
care of his property 10 him. By various
misre presentat tions the faithless friend
succeeded in evadlng the giving OF an ac-
counting and Mccullough now finds that
he is practically penniless. The amounts
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-19
Frmitre.s sutt Against D.mham.

SAN JOSE, CAL. March l8.-The de-
fault of James c. Durham, the Campbell
murderer, has been entered IN the Supe-
rior Court in the $4,000 damage suit
brought against him by Jacob A. Shesler
and Elizabeth Shesler, the parents of
Minnie Shesler, one of the victims of the
McG4incy massacre. The summons was
published for the length of time pre-
scrbed by law. The only property of the
fugitive that can be LEVIED on is a note for
$1,000 secured by mortgage on land.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-19
santa Monica Re.tdenr. Wsndfa,1.

SANTA MONICA, CAL, March 49,
G. Scotto, who over a year ago inherited
a large fortune from an uncle in France
and spent last spring there in perfecting
his title 10 the estate, received dispatch
to-day from his attorneys in France stat
ing that $780, QUO awaits his signature.
Scotto, who is a hard working, industrious
Italian, is over-joyed at the happy news.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-19
WORTH LE4GUks CoNvENTIoN.
Splendid Itro Days Programme Ar-
rauned bu Rer. Hcrbert Hriaos.

Splendid 1tro Days FrOOrdmnae Ar.
ranged by Rer. Herbert briggs.
SAN JOSE, CAL, March 1S.-The Ep-
worth Leagues of Santa Clara County will
hold a convention in this city from April
q to 20 in Hales Hall. splendid pro-
gramme has been arranged by Rev.
Herbert Briggs of Santa Clara, presi-
dent of the San Francisco Dis
trict League. A chorus of fifty voices is
being trained by Mrs. Tregoning of Col
lege Park for the convention and an
orchestra under Ernest Gill will furnish
fine music. The meeting Will be the
most enthusiastic of its kind ever held in
the county At least 500 Methodist young
people will be in attendance.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-19
Mr. Yam Pen In Located.

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 18.-Mrs. Van
Pelt. who disappeared week ago, taking
her sisters two little children with her,
has been located at Santa Cruz and will be
brought back TO this city and taken proper
care Of The woman walked 10 Sequel
with the children. one of whom is 10 and
the other II years of age.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-19
Fined for Selling Impure MIR.

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 18.-M. A.
Williams, the dairyman, who was arrested
a few days ago on charge of selling i'm
pure milk, appeared before Judge Gass to-
day and pleaded guilty to the charge. lie
was fined $40, which he paid. This is the
second milkman fined within fortnight
for selling impure goods, the other one
being NJ. J. Campbell, who was taxed
similar amount.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-19
UKIzH MURDEE TRIAL.
Bererura Arrnfgned for the killing of
Ben jamim Henders0n

Bererara Arrnfgmed for the killing of
Benjamin Hender,on.
UKIAH, CAL, March 1S.-In the Su-
perior Court to-day was begun the trial of
the case OF the People VS.. Gregorio Bere-
vara, charged with the murder of Ben
iamin Henderson on February at Hen
derson's ranch in this county. The trial
is being conducted by Judge Mannon, and
the entire day was taken up in the impan-
cling of jury. Seven talesmen have been
obtained, and at the hour of adjournment
this evening Judge Mannon ordered a spe-
cial venire of twenty to issue, returnable
tomorrow morning at o'clock.
Colonel John L. MacNab has been re-
tained 10 defend Berevara, ana from the
questions directed to the jurors it is ap-
parent that the defense will be based on
both the ground of self-defense aud insan-
ity. Berevara maintained stolid de-
meanor during the proceedings.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-19
Ttburon Railroad Change.

TIBURON, CAL, March 1S.-The Offices
of the San Francisco and North Pacific
Railway are being constructed on the rail-
roads wharf at Tiburon. When they are
completed the dispatcher and other otfi-
GERS now at San Rafael will take up their
quarters at Tiburon.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-19
Ds-s of Jaunaioe Ia rre.mo's Bo,pitnt.

Dies of Jnumdice Ia rrc.no's Hospifnt.
FRESNO, CAL, March 18.-Char,es E.
Hamilton died at the County Hospital
yesterday of jaundice. He was brought
over from Dos Palos, on the west side,
about five days ago. Judging by papsrs
lett by deceased he waa person of some
consequence. Ali the papers refer to him.
self, but there is nothing giving any infor-
nation that might lead to the discovery
of some relative or friend OF the dead man.
Hamilton was an elocutlonist and had
travelled all over the United States.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-19

trials of missionary lite in the Orient and
was able to tell in an Interesting manner
of its hardships.
Great interest is manifested by the pro-
fessors and students in the work OF the
Salvation Army.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-19

lie said, "is to reach class of miserable
people who must remain unsaved with
out such an organization"
ltwas In reviewing the history of the
army in India that the commander
was at his best. He has experienced the
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-19
MARIN coUNIr PETITIONS.
Many People Desire tbs Late Ira ins
E~ona Ann Rofu>Y


From SaM Rafael.
MILL VALLEY, CAL, March l8-The
petitions asking the directors OF the North
Pacific Coast Railroad to run an evening
train and boat from San Rafael. Mill Val
ley and Sausalito to San francisco have
been circulated all along the line OF the
railroad, and hundreds have atfi xed their
signatures to the petitions. Great interest
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-19
BooTH-1UcKEk At SIN LUIS.
The Satrationist Comm nnder Tells of the
WorE of the Armu

WOTK OF fUo army.
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CAL, March 18,-
Commander Booth Tucker of the Saliva
tion Army addressed a large audience
here this afternoon. He was accompanied
by Colonel Keppel Major Winchell and
Captain Wise. He spoke OF the purpose
of the army and the great and beneficial
work which it was accomplishing.
"The chief aim of the Salvation Army"
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-19

DIMPLES ON THE FACE, PlMPLES ON THE NECK PIMPLES
the shoulders, disgue beautiful face and omspol its
You attracted repeed the instant For this
sweet girl pmpes the face have pmpes
your you should proceed rid of tm You do by
cleaning the liver the stomach the bowels You do by
the Blood Remedy joys Vegetable Saapa This vegetable
sarsaparla will clean liver bowels will drive
all the pmpes joys Vegetable Sarsapara works naturally
natures relieving you Get bottle of joys Vegetable
Sarspara you will have your cheeks Don't take the
substitute offered.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
TAKEN FOR A BURGLAR.

81 A well known citizen who lives up
town was taken r1r a burglar the other
night while performing an act Of char
tty. One OF his nelEhbors was taken
sick, and hearing cries for help he ran
TO her assistance as quickly as possible.
and learned that the services or physl-
clan were needed. He Immediately left
the house and started on n run for n
Physician. Another neighbour who was
not so swift IN dressing as his friend.
also went TO the house. He reached
there just rs neishhor No. 1 was coming
utsthe. door, and having heard the cries
for help and seeing a. man come run
ming out of the house he naturally con-
Guided that he was burglar and started
lin pursuit IF him, calling aloud stop
chief Neighbor No. 4, thinking that
there might be trouble, topped ur':il
Mo- came up. An explanation follow
ed, "a good laugh was enjoyed by both,
3ond No, 2 went back to help his neighb2r.
ND. 4 does not like to be taken for n
burglar, especially when doing kind
SnesS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
JUSTICE R1isTIc,sI COURT.

sss$saIusiice Rustic was called on yesterday
Sto@ssftle n dispute between Sam Dean,
SsIa sbnr keeper of Primers Poir't, and a
John w. Butler. Both par
5tie5SWere represented 10y able counsel.
as fsilows:
Butler went into the bar. which is run
sby;$Dean and called for a piece of to-
Gbacco, rendering n quarter in payment,
as,utt itS seems shat for some reason die
did not get his change. On demanding
Ssit ne was put out by Dean. who charged
hini with attempting - steal twenty
cen ts.3 sa =
58Siss volume CT testimony was submitted
son beth sides which, together with the
summing up by the counsel, consumed
"a con siderable time Butler was com
Gnsteted until Tuesday for further exam
sdnation. THE .ttrouble was all about
go cents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
NAVAL ORDERS.

558s These naval orders have been issued
i y Lieutenant T. w. Griffin, ordered Il
i ehe Brooklyn from the Equipment Blu
reau. ts
Lieutenant Long, detached from tho
3 Brooklyn md ordered to the Minneap-
OILS,
aieutenant Bell detached from the
minneapolis, with two months leave
Lieutenant w. G. Billiard. detached
from the Lancaster and ordered to the
4 Columbia.
Ensign ]. r. Pringle. detached from
the Columbia and ordered home, with
two snonths' leave.
Naval Cadet G. webster, detached
from THE Montgomery and ordered home,
with three months leave.
The old yantlc arrived at Detroit
about o'clock Wednesday morning
and thus c37nrleted her novel journey
through the great lakes aud connecting
canals. Sha Is now in the. possession
of tlle State of Michigan, and will he
3 used by the naval militia Of that State.
/ The United States Government main
tains several rnan-of-warSrnen aboard
che ship ms shipkecpers, to make sure
that the Yantic is properly cared for,
but otherwise she will be completely ut
the disposition Of the State OF Mich
igan Her engines are said to he In fair
She made remarkably quick trip home
to the United States from South Ameri-
4 ca When her hull is restored. to It's
original shape, she will doubtless he flt
for practice cruising with the naval mi
Atia. which will tilus be more fortunate
than most OF the other State naval or
ganizations. which possess nothing
more than unscvlceable llulks or mon
ttors thnt cannot he m1ved.
Lieutenant a. r. Long has been de-
tached from the Minneapolis, with two
months leave.
IA Lieutenant w. G.. Billiard detached,
from the Lancaster and ordered home,
with TWO months leave.
rs Commodore II. NJ. Bunce, ,commnndant
of the Brooklyn navy yard, is soon to
be promoted 10 the grade of rear adml-
raj. On Monday next he will appear Mt
Washington before an examining board
consisting of Rear Admirals tBeardslie,
S:card and Mathews, wffo will pass
upon his qualifications for promotion 10
the higher grade. There is little doubt
but Commodore Bunce will successfully
pass and he will be made a full blown
admiral on February 9th, On which date
Admiral Sclfridge retlres. n,
Naval circles are EratifIed over the
elevation OF Captain w. S, Sohley Ito the
rank OF commodore. The papers were
elgnod by, the President yesterday.
Commodore Schley is the chairman of
the Lighthou Board and is best known
for his services in the Greeley relief
expedition. He Will become rear ad-
mhal next year and will probably relieve
Admiral Sicard 'of the command of ,the
Norsl, Atlantic squadron."sa
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
NrosLEAIs RESTLESS.
Agitation In Western Russia That May
Result in IN Outbreak


Result In an Outbreak
st. Petersburg, Dew. 9.-Throughout
Russian Asia there Is general unrest
among the Moslems. Tt is attributed 70
the exaggerated reports of the Turkish
victory over the Great Greek EN-
pire." which have spread through the
length and breadth of the continent.
The authorities even fear that the re-
vival Of brigandagc recently noticed in
the Caucasus IS directed almost solely
against the Government officials. and
the unprecedented phenomenon of
Georgians displaying hostility toward
Armenia is fast becoming manifest.
The danger is so serious that q con-
ference of Caucasian Governors has
been evoked to concert measures of
pacifcation. Travellers In Central Asia
repor tan extraordinary ferment among
the Moslems Of different races. They
are sinking their mutual animosities
and declaring that they are first of all
Aohammedans, with the Sultan as
their chief.
1t Is evident that the slightest pre-
text would suffice to bring about an
uprising and to plunge Russia into the
same sea of troubles as India.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
ROYAL ARcANUM OFFICERS.

Portsmouth Council No. 227, Royal
Arcanlisn, elected the following officers
Wednesday night:
Regent. j. II. Hall; Vice-Regent, S.
\. Brown; Orator, II. c. Nicmeyer; Past
Regent, II. c. Walker; Secretary. Sam
p. Wigg; Collector. Fl. S. Watts: Treas
urer. j. G. Ashton; Chaplain, ]. II.
Downing: Guide, Il. Witlok; Warden.
J. *. Langhorne; Sentinel, George w.
II. Watts; Trustee, J. ID. Reed; Repre-
sentat ice, Fl. c. Walker; Alternate, r. E.
Warren. They will he Installed at the
neMt meeting in January, 1898.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-10
NoRFoLKs vIRGINIAN.s FRI DAY. DEqENIBE 20 1897.
PRrRRsRuRGI
NJ ~ 'st-1 fg S3l5
Decision In Railroad Suit-Consular
Office to be Removed. :, 2

Petersburg, Va, Dec. s.-(Speclal.)-
A telegram received by Hon. William r.
McKenney this morning from Boydton,
announced that Judge Coleman had de-
clded the railroad injunction suit argued
before him last Tuesday in favor OF the
Richmond. Petersburg and Carolina
railroad company. 1t removes the, OBJ
stacles in the way of building the road.
Judge Coleman ruled In favor Of this
company as against the Richmond,
Blackstone and Southern on. every point
a dwelling in Brunswick county, own
ed by Mr.. VIM. l.. Rawlings, was de-
stroyed by fire n few days ago. The
fire is supposed to have been Of incen-
diary origin. Los3 $1,000; insurance,
$500
1t is rumored that Mr.. Bosher, the
Austrian consul at Richmond will. early
remove his headquarters to Petersburg.
Mr.. Bosher, by virtue OF the office he
holds is contractor for tobacco bought
in Virginia for the Austrian govern
ment.