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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

heavy swell in appearance that the pro-
prietor Of the establishment came from be-
hind the counting room screens to attend
him.
Morning said the swindler nodding
PatroniZngly to the proprietor. Eve got
ring here that l want to have changed
want the stones reset
Turning the Trick.
He pulled off his left-hand glove, and
then removed from one of his fingers
heavy gold band in which three magnificent
stones were set-a flawless pigeons blood
ruby in the center. and on either side of the
ruby perfect blue diamond of large size.
the ring was worth from $500 to $1,000
The swindler handed the ring to the
jewcler
Il want those stones set into a coiled
snake, he said. Friends of mine who
wear snake rings tell me they bring EN-
luck. and, although 1 don't take much stock
in such rot. I'm going to give the thing
trial nevertheless. What do you think of
the Stones?"
Remarkably fine" replied :he jeweer
Nothing better in the market for their
and rubies for a while. The customer ap-
peared to possess good deal of Informa-
ton on the subject. Finally he gently took
his ring from the jewelers. hand.
you'll observe how deep the diamonds
are" he said and he then went 20 tell
of the difficulty he had encountered in
matching the two diamonds 1t was right
at this point that he did the palmng He
finally handed a ring back to the jeweler
another ring, of course.
Try to have the job finished within a
couple of days, will you, please?" he said
to the jeweler. Il expect to leave the city
shortly.
I'm have it done by tomorrow evening"
said the proprietor and the customer start
ed for the door. pulling on his glove. Then
he appeared to be struck by an after
thought. halted for a second, and then
started back.
oh. by the way he called after the
jeweler, who returned 10 the counter 'let
ne have some sort of ring to wear on that
finger, will you? I've worn the band so
long l fear I'd be lonesome, or take cold, or
something, without some sort of a ring on
that finger
Walked OF With Diamonds.
why, with pleasure" answered the
jeweler, who liked his customers winning
ways and his stock of gem Information.
He placed a tray Of fine rings before the
customer who selected band set with
three large diamonds. The ring was ticket
ed at $3.50.
This will answer he said and he put
the ring on his finger.
you are very welcome to any of them"
said the jeweler, and, with the courteousy
spoken salutations Of the day, the customer
walked out.
1t was not until five hours had passed
that the proprietor of the jewelry estab-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04
Smooth Crooks Who Came to Town
During the Races
AND WORKED THE LOCAL MERCHANTS
A Number of Their Tricks Were
Very Neatly Turned.
IN THEIR LIN E

lHE RECtN 1 HACE
meeting at Benning
brought some blithe
sharpers to Washing
ton. For the capital
of a nation, WASH
ington, under ordi-
nary conditions, is
singularly fortunate
in escaping the quiet,
bloodless d e pre- da-
tons of well-groom-
ed desperadoes be-
longing to the smooth
orfinln friba .s<rr,F 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

lishment discovered. when he handed the
ring over to one Of his workmen, that he
had given away $3.50 worth Of goods for a
brass and glass replica Of the real thing
that was not worth two bits.
Washington merchants are pretty liberal
with the genuine racing people who come
here to the meetings, for the genuine rae
ing people leave q lot of money behind
them. A handsome woman, who is said to
have got pair of 500 earrings for nothing
from Washington gem dealer who sells
nothing but diamonds, probably knew Of
this liberal spirit animating Washington
merchants with reference to the racing
people. She employed an old method but
it succeeded. She selected the earrings
with very great care, after spending a
couple of hours in the diamond dealers
establishment.
Worked by . Woman.
Jack promised them to me II his three
year-old should win." she said. mentioning
the name OF a well-known horse owner
whose entries had been doing a lot Of
winning ct Benning. land might a. well
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

heavy swell in appearance that the pro-
prletor Of the esta adjustment came from be-
him.
Morning. said the swindler, nodding
Patronizingly to the proprietor. Eve got
ring here that want to have changed
want the stones reset
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-10-19
ENDED HIS
LIFE IN A
7REETOP
v. FagioIIi's Skeleton
Found in Chileno
Valley.
SUSPENDED HIGH IN
THE AIR.
Had Cut His Initials in the
Oak and Then Swung Into
Eternity.
HUNT Frs FIND CLEARS A
MYSTERY.
4 Twelve Months Ago the Man Had
Disappeared From a Marin
COun y Ranch.
Had Cut His Initials in the
Oak and Then Swung Into
Eternity.
HUME Frs FIND CLEARS A
MYSTERY.
Twelve Months Ago the Man Had
Disappeared From Marin
Coun y Ranch.
Special Dispatch to THE CALL

SAN RAFAEL, Oct. 16.-Toward the
latter end of October. 1896, there disap-
peared from Chlleno Valley, in the north
ern part of Marin County, young man
named Y. FagioIl. II The earth had
op ned and swallowed him he could
not have gone cut of sight more
quickly. At the time his sudden dspar-
ture caused considerable comment, yet,
as days developed into weeks and weeks
into months and no trace Of him was
found, the disappearance was rated as one
OF those my steries which might never be
explained. Alter six months had passed
the incident was forgotten.
Yesterday, almost year after Fagiolli' S
disappearance. four quail hunters came
upon the remains OF a man hanging from
one OF the topmOst branches of an oak
tree on the lie Baron ranch, in Chileno
Valley. The CHASTITY sight startled them,
for the clothes hung limp and the grin
ming skull seemed to laugh down at them
in its horritying hideousness. Elisha H.
Light was the huntsman who discovered
the uncanny remains. Light is a young
man who has lived in Chileno Valley for
years. He had separated from his COM
panlOns and was approaching the oak
tree IN quest OF game when, looking up
through the thick foliage, ne saw the
skeleton.
Light lost no time in making his dis
covery known TO his companions, and the
little group stood in awe at the foot of the
tree No one cared to climb up and IN
spect the remains. The view at a distance
was enough There, with only piece oil
baling rope around the neck, the skeleton
swung from the stout branch 10 which
q "
Il was that otFagioIi.
Before hanging himself, Fagiolli had,
with penknIfe, cut his initials into the
tree and they are there now, a silent iden-
LITIGATION. The inscription was as fol-
lows:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-10-19

for paving, but count of protest work
stopped six months.
Lincoln aud Leave nworrh-Same.
seventeenth. Dolores to Church-Favor referring
10 superintendent OF streets the after of laying
sidewalks
Eighteenth avenue SOUTH Railroad avenue to
west street-Same Tor grading. etc.
Hermann, Market TO Vaencia-Same for i'm
provements
Jackson, Cherry to First avenue-same for grad
ing. etc.
Greenwich, Dupont to h aIny-same for re-
pairing.
1wentv-third and Rhode Island-Favor petit
ton for abatement of nuisance caused b., wooden
sewer
shbury, Fell and Hayes-Favor petition for
paving, etc
Perry and Third Favor curb ng
Army. Mission to AIabama-Favor stopping
laying of sidewalks
North ana Leavenworth streets MONTGOMERY
avenue-Favor chan ing AIDES
Davis, easterly side, 120 teet southerly from
Neutrality-suspicious. petition for plank sidewalk.
Davis and Oreson-Ssme.
Lombard, No. S1l-Same
shrader, Oak 10 Page-Favor retaining curbs.
lay street and Monts omery avenue-Favor paw
ing with basaIL
Clinton Park. Dolores TO Guerrero Property
owners NAV pave ~ p iva e con ,ract
North avenue, Cortland 20 kugenia avenue
same Tor grad NJ, etc
Dolor S. Seventeenth 10 Twenneth-F avor re-
fe,ring to super ntendent OF streets the laying Of
Hilbert, Fillmore TO Steiner-Same.
Same.
street, Thirteenth to Fourteenth avenue
FsVor petition for gradi e exc
Market. Valencia to sancheZ-Favor referring TO
superintendent OF Streets The peitio for paving
l street, Fourteenth 10 EIghteenth-Same for
Clay Baker to Lyon-Favor paving
Other re,itions and protests either reported on
adversely or placed on file.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-10-19
Mr.. SAGE
AFTER THE
PROPERTY
He Wants a Shy at the
Union Pacific
Road.
STEPS TO DELAY THE
SALE.
Possibility That a Writ of In
junction Will Be
Issued.
WOULD GIVE TIME TO FORM
A SYNDICATE.
The Aged New York Capitalist Be-
lieVeS He Could Find the
Money to Buy.
Possibility That a Writ of In
junction Will Be
Issued.
WOULD GIVE TIME TO FORM
A SYNDICATE.
The Aged New York Capitalist Be.
lieVes He Could Find the
Money to Buy.
Special Dispatch to THE CALL.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1S.-The immediate
aim of the Pacific railroad reorganization
committee is to close the deal and capture
the road before Congress meets. Mean
while plans have been form ed to delay the
sale by injunction, which Judge OF the
Supreme Court stands ready to grant,
should occasion require.
When questioned to-day as TO the FEAST
bility OF lie plan for giving the Govern
ment a full and fair equivalent for its
debt, Russell Sage, who controls colossal
sums of money, said he would join any
syndicate that would undertake such a
work. A high officer of the Government
recently asked Mr. Sage's advice as to
what, in his opinion, was the best course
to pursue in handling the claim against
the Union Pacific Railway Company.
1t is understood Mr.. Sage said the de-
cree OF sale as il now stands makes it i'm
possible tor any other than the reorgan-
ization committee to uccassfully bid. Ii
the Government does not change that de-
cree there Will be a total loss of public
money OF over $4,000, 900 on the two
properties.
The World says: Mr.. SAGE believes
there are in New York to-day responsible
tinanciers and corporations who have
sufficient regard for the credit OF the
financial community AID for the credit OF
the Government, and who in addition
have such faith in the value of this prop
erty as to cause the form alton here within
a reasonable time OF q responsible syndi-
cate which would make a salts actory BID
and Mr.. Sage would be one OF such a SYM
dicate and very large subscriber TO it,"
LONDON. Oct. 49, - Commenting this
morning upon "a long letter of protest
against the Union Pacific reorganization
scheme, which il has received from w. Ii.
Rosen baum OF New YORK, and which it
regrets it IS unable to print in full owing
10 pressure of its space, the Standard in
its financial article says:
THE whole story is one of undisguised
rapacity. The assessment was unEeces-
sary, and the proposed i-sue of new stock
is excessive aud uncalled for. Nobody
cares much to help those who seem to like
losing their money. But it might pay The
market to take the honest side in this
instance, for there is enough substance in
the railroad to make the ordinary shares
worth par Whoever is to lead IN the
matter if the shareholders sit with folded
hends?''
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-10-19
MRS. VAN QUEENS SANITY
Judge Hebbard Could Not See That
the Old Lady's Mind Is
Affected.

Judge Hebbaru's court was crowded
again yesterday morning when Mrs. Ellen
}. Van Duzen was called up TO be exam
lned on charge of insanity. 1t was
thought by her accusers that because this
old lady, who has seen 20 years OF hard
work, should have $4,000 on her person
while dressed in shab by gown that was
patched with half a dozen kinds and
colors OF cloth she must be insane. Mrs.
Van Duzen's appearance yesterday was
much the same as il was on Saturday.
She was calm and dignihed, never speak
ing unless first addressed, and answered
all inquiries intelligently but sometimes
with touch of sarcastic asperity Her
money is the theme of conversation most
often touched upon by her visitors,
though she is never first TO mention it.
When pressed for a reason for not telling
any one that she had this large sum of
money concealed on ner person Mrs. Van
Duzen replied that she carried it herself
because she feared that somebody would
take II from her If she did not look out for
il. And they did, too, she added with
a sharp ring of anger in her voice.
But they do not intend to keep it ex-
cept to take care of it for you," was ex-
planned.
THAT remains TO be seen, she returned
with bitter doubtfulness.
Attorney II. II. Reid = oil aimed to Judge
Hebbard that an appGca ion for letters of
guardianship OF the old ladv's person and
estate had been filed and that Judge Slack
was 10 hear the case this morning.
Judge Hebbard remarked that he could
see no reason for sending the woman 10
the insane YUM on the showing made
thus far and that unless some thing addi-
tional should be developed he would order
her discharged from custody to-day. He
asked the officers to give this information
to Judge Slack
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-10-19
+. V. T 1896.

The four huntsmen returned and told OF
their lind. Coroner Eden was notified
and lett San Rafael this morning for the
scene. There IS absolutely no doubt that
the remains are thosesof Fagioll
Up TO the time of his disappearance the
suicide was working for Charles Martin, a
dairyman in Chileno Valley. He Drank
considerably and when in a partial state
of intozication became almost insane.
His actions at those times were noticed
by those with whom he came into contact
and they arrived at the conclusion that
he was not in his right mind.
Fagioli had a brother in San Francisco
doing junk business, it is said, near the
City Hall. The brother has taken charge
of the dead mans trunk and watch, which
were IN the keeping of Charles Martin.
The finding of Fagiollrs skeleton has
created somewhat of a sensation in Chi
Ieno Valley, and while the mystery as to
his whereabouts has been cared, that as
TO why he ended his life is yet to be ex-
planned. That he committed suicide IN q
moment when his brain was fired bv
liquor is the general opinion, but that he
was in a condition to carefully cut his in
llIals IN the bark of the old oak tree be-
to.e he climbed to the top and swung him.
SELF into eternity rather discredits the be-
lief
The tree on which Fagiollps remains
We're found by the hunters is OIL a part OF
The lie Baron ranch, which is FREQUENTLY
visited. /. r. FiIlippini is the manager
OF the ranch, and he as we'll as others has
passed the oak tree scores OF times when
Fag ollTs remains must have been swing.
ing IN the wind.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-10-19
HEADS ARE TN
THE BASKET
Reinstated Supervisors Take
Prompt Measures Of
Retaliation.
Clinton's Brother-in-Law and
Rottanzi's Friend Lose
Their Jobs.
The Mayors Veto of Assistant
Attorney DUNES Salary
Was 0verruled.

The measures OF retaliation that were
expected when the Board of Supervisors
was put back into office by the Supreme
Court materialiZed at yesterdays meet
ing, several heads falling into the basket.
Supervisor Britt introduced re >olution,
shat was adopted. deposing l. Schwartz.
an assistant clerk of the board, who was
named by Supervisor Rottanzl, and ap-
pc nting John Z. Hammill, who acted as
assistant clerk while the board was hold
ing its sessions in the Fulton House, in
his stead.
Z. J. Nolan, brother-in-law Of Super
visor Clinton, who held the position OF
police patrol driver, was discharged and
J. Murphy given the job.
A resolution to GUST Janitor J. J.
O'Brien In favor of J. Hynes failed to
carry, by one vote, Supervisor Morton be-
ing of the opinion that OBrien should
stay.
?. Hayes was appointed a fireman in
the City Hail. vice 7. Doyle, deceased.
The salaries of two assistant clerks OF
the Board of Supervisors, Charles Parent
and George Mclnnis, were reduced from
$3.50 TO 500 per month.
Mayor Phelan's veto of the resolution
appointing j. J. Dunno an Assistant Dis
trict Attorney was overruied by a unani-
nous vote. Supervisors Dodge and Clinton
being absent.
Supervisor Rottanzi asked permission to
explain his vote and stated that on a pre-
vious occasion he mad voted to sustain the
Mayor in the matter.
If the Mayor had looked into the
matter" he said, land ascertained what
service Attorney Dunno is doing the city
ne certainly would not have vetoed the
resolution. | have learned that Mr..
DUNES services are necessary"
The Judiciary Committee was author
lied by resolution 10 have prepared com-
pilat'on of the consolidation act and sup
Elementary acts and such general acts as
apply to this city and county. and 20 have
the same printed in pamphlet form.
Supervisor Smith introduced an ordi-
nance intended to prevent the practice
among merchants OF giving away valuable
presents 10 purchasers as an indGcernent
10 patronize their stores, the presen:
being gwen to the person holding GER
tain number. Violation of the ordinance
is made punishable by fine and imprison-
ment. The measure was passed to print
/ Supervisor Clinton was granted
ninety days leave OF absence with per.
mission to leave the State.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-10-19
BELL ESTATE CONTEST.
Daughters of Mrs. ell Testify Strongly
in Her Behalf.

Daughters of Mrs. tell Testify Strongly
in Her Behalf.
In the Bell estate contest yesterday two
daughters of Mrs. Bell testified in her be-
half for the purpose of dis proving the al
legation made by her son Freu that she is
not proper person to act as guardian of
her minor children.
The Substituted and Robna, aged Is
and 16-proved good witnesses for their
mother, Muriel appearing to be the
brighter of the two. Their stories Jailed
perfectly in regard to the excellent treat
ment received by them at the hands of
their mother.
Attorney William II. Schooler seemed
to think that there was little too much
similarity. and suggested tina: the Gull
dren had been trained, but Attorney
Fisher Ames. representing Mrs. Bell,
thought it was only an instance where
both had TO tell the same story when bot h
were telling the truth.
Further hearing of the case will be taken
up Today.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-10-19
NELSON FAMILY TROUBLES.
Judge Slack Strikes Irrelevant
Document From the Court Files.

Judge Slack Strikes an Irrelevant
Document From the Court Files.
Judge Slack yesterday ordered stricken
from the flies of his court the suppIe.
mental report of William NJ. Nelson in
the case OF Nan Nelson, an insolyent
debtor. Mrs. Nelson was formerly MI.
Nelson's wife, and since they separated
he has made many grave accusations
against her, the latest being that she and
her sister committed arson and that AT.
torney Charles G. Nagle was i'm plicated in
the plot. Mr.. \ lsle yesterday asked that
Mr.. Nelson be committed to Jail for con.
tempt OF court for filing a false and defam
atory document. but Judge Sack held
that the mmunieation was priyileaed
although 1t did not appear to have anv
substantial legal bearing on tie question
under consideration. Attorney Curran
made no opposition when Mr.. Maggie
moved to strike the paper from the files
and it was so ordered. Mr. Nagle said
Mrs. Nelson stands ready TO answer the
charges made by MIR. Nelson if he will
present tn. nj in proper shape, and a con-
tinuance was granted in order to allow the
petitioner to see what he can do to fortifv
his position
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-10-19
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR
Twenty-Fifth Annual Commu-
nication of the Grand Chap
ter of California.
Growth of the Organization in This
State-Increase in the Num-
Der of Chapters.

The twenty.tl fifth annual communion
ton of the Grand Chapter OF the Order OF
the Eastern Star of the State of California
will be held in Golden Gate Hall, in this
city, commencing this morning.
This or0er, wEich is composed of Ma
sons in good standing. their wives,
mothers, sisters and daughters and the
widows of Masons, took its rise IN the
city OF New York in 1865, and since then
has grown rapidly in various parts of the
Union. In California the order, which
was esta blished a quarter of a century
ago, has made wond-rful strides. 1t has
a greater number of chapters than the
State of New York, and umericaIly tne
membership is equal-about 10000. New
York has but "A chapters, while Caliior-
MA has more than $50. The mem bership
embraces the best class of the commnn-
ity. and in this city, Oakland, Alameda
and San Jose the mem bership has been
particularly active.
The reports 10 be presented al the ses-
sion of the Grand Chapter will show that
during the past year there was an increase
of about 500 and that SIX new charters
were instituted, those being under dspen-
sation. Financially, as well as numeri-
cally, the affairs OF the order have been
very satisfactory.
During the session of the Grand Chapter
there viii be an mpliiicalion of the
work by Oak Leaf Chapter of Oakland.
The night for this work has not yet been
selected. On Thursday night there will
be rendered TO the representatives a thea
ter party. The headquarters are at the
Baldwin. The officers of the Grand Chap
ter are:
Worthy grand patron, James Robert Tap
scott, No. 80, Yreka; worthy grand mairon
Mrs. Ella Tyler Hail. No. 81, Tuiare; associate
grand patron. John Adam Gallup. No. no,
Pomona; associate grand matron, Mrs Susan
Rucker, No. 81, San Jose; grand secretary,
Mrs. Kate josephine Willats, No. /, San Fran
cisco: grand treasurer, Mrs. Isadora Horton
No. 124, san Francisco; grand conductress
Mrs. Polly Martin, No. 122, Reno, New. |:
associate grand conductress, Mrs Lily Forbes,
No. H. SIcramento; grand chaplain, Mrs
Jane Frances Raabe, No. 80, Healdsburg:
grand marshal, Mrs. Maud T. Mccullough,
No. 81, Auburn; grand Adah, MIS-. Florence
Potts, No. 1873 Los Angeles; grand Ruth. Mrs
Marie Leonard No. 136, Los Banos; grand
Esther, Miss Jennie Steen, No. 10, Santa Cruz:
grand Martha. Miss Nellie Dinwiddie No 81
Petaluma; grand Electa, Mrs. Mary Litter, No
90, Oakland; grand warder. Mrs. Nancy Jane
Andrews No. 126, MERGED; grand organist
Mrs. Nellie Augusta Darling, No. L, San Fran
cisco; grand sentinel, Maurice Pritchard. No.
l29. Sierra Valley.