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The San Francisco call., 1897-01-21
FRESNO INSURANCE AGENTS.
Organize for Mutual Profit and to Pre-
vent Competition by San Francisco
Insurance Brokers'

FRESNO, CAL, Jan. 20.--The local in
surance agents have organized in accord
with the general movement in all parts OF
the State to stop the war that has been
going on for some time between the COM
panies.
By organizing the agents believe that
they can control matters. and it is their
purpose to establish a uniform system of
rates and also increase them, not to any
considerable extent, however.
The association was completed tonight
and the following officers were elected !:
President, g. c. Grimes; vice president,
f. M. Chittenden; secretary, Jacob Clark !;
treasurer, w. p Nelson; executive COM
mittee-B. F. Shepherd, w. T. Matlingly
and +. J. Haber.
The agents believe that they can pre-
vent rate cutting as far as the local field is
concerned, and then place the rates at a
figure that will put some profit in the
business. They claim that under the
present state of affairs they are not max
ing expenses.
1t is also proposed TO put a stop to the
insurance of property in this county by
brokers in San Francisco. The local
agents say that fully one third of the in
surance business of this county is done
through the San Francisco AGENTS.
By asserting their power as an organiza-
ton the local brokers believe they can in
fuence the companies to let all business
in this county go through their hands.
The Fresno organization will now pro-
ceed to try TO organize all the agents in the
valley into county associations.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-21
Santa Rosa Litigation.

SANTA ROSA, CAL, Jan. 30-The
North Pacific Coast Railroad Company
has commenced an action in the Superior
Court against c. and J. E. Berry, the firm
of Heyman e. Meyer and the firm of Hol-
land & Cauzza.
The complaint states that the Berrys
have contract with the plalntiiI to cut
timber from certain lands belonging to
the railroad company on payment of
stumpage, and that this right has been
assigned to various persons. These firms
and persons have conflicting claims as to
the ownership of certain lumber now On
plaintiffs land at Freezeout Gulch, and
the plaintiff has been threatened with liti-
gaIion from the various parties in inter-
est. Plaintiff asks that a receiver be ap-
pointed pending the determination of
ownership; that any and all the defend
ants be Joined from proceedings against
the plaintiff and that they be compelled
to interplead concerning their claims.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-21
SAN J0SE'S SPORTING PALACE.
Broken Up Before 1t 0pens-Ef3rts ol
Billy Dacey to Please The People
Not APPRECIATED.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Jan. 20.-Billy Dacey,
pueilist who came here from Los An
geles about week ago, attempted to open
up saloon to be known as the Sporting
Palace, or the Alameda, near the narrow
gauge depot, last night, with number OF
glove contests between local ugiilsts'
but the appearance OF the owner OF the
building with a number of deputy SheTiHs
caused the fights to be declared oil.
Several days ago Dacey made arrange
ments to secure a half interest in the AL
bion Saloon from, William McCune. The
name of the place was changed to the
Sporting Palace, contracts were let Tor
painting the saloon front a bright carmine
and making other improvements, and IL
was the intention of the proprietor to run
a "redhot" sporting place.
When everything was in readiness for
the opening last night John Mansfield, the
owner of the building. appeared and OBJ
jected to Dacey running such place. The
crowd dispersed. and after threatening to
break up things generally Dacey sneaked
off and has left town.
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Misses Beckwith, Clarken and Gibson ana
Mesdames Prescott and Loomis, was tnen
appointed to draft all amendments LOT
presentation to the Legislature.
Mr.. Woodson then introduced two reSo-
lutions. one favoring good roads ana the
work as being prosecuted by the bureau
of Highways, and the other authorizing
the secretary to acknowledge to Governor
Budd the receipt of his communication OF
sym pathy with the labors OF the society as
presented by General Barrett, ana 10
render to him the thanks of the conveh-
ton and solicit his profound consideration
of such bills as might be passed by the
Legislature by request of the society.
The matter of State, organization was
taken up. and it was agreed to appoint an
executive committee to consist OF Presl-
dent Holbrook, Vice Presidents Charles
Sonntag, Gibson. Senator Boyce anG
Vioe-Presidents Mrs. Loomis, Shafter ana
Wilmington, who were to appoint an
advisory committee to consist OF one
member from every humane society
throughout the State, the executive COM
mittee to be powered 10 call future con-
ventions and regulate the place OF
meeting.
An adjournment was then taken until
o. clock tomorrow.
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orsat deal OF attention from all parts of

a great deal OF attention from all parts OF
the valley.
stndv and has suSceeded in making it a
pronounced success. In her paper to-day
She treated the subject in an exhaustive
manner. and it received the closest atien-
ton of the Assem- blage. Many valuable
results of experiments were given by Miss
Eshelman for the farmers to profit by:
Professor Wickson delivered an ADDRESS
on the "Work of the College of Agricul-
ture." His remarks were highly instruc-
tive and aroused the greatest interest. He
also spoke on Recent Changes IN Prun-
ing Methods"
The days programme clased with q talk
by Professor Loug hbridge on Faulty sous
and Their Treatment"
His remarks were of particular interest,
as be treated principally on alkali which
abounds in the soils in some sections OF
the county. During the noon hour To-Day
the farmers, who had all brought theiI
lunches. had picnic. The institute Will
be continued to- morrow.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-21
GRASS WILEY ACCIDENT.
Mrs. Gri6bie Fell Forty Feet Down an
abandoned Shaft and NarrowIy
EScuDed Death.

GRASS VALLEY, Call, Jan. 20.-Mrs.
Gribble, who resides on Gold Hill, met
with an unfortunate accident yesterday
afternoon.
Mrs. Gribble. who is quite aged and
whose eyesight is affected, was walking
in the vicinity of the residence of John
Powning on Gold Hill, near which is an
old open shaft.
In order to find her way more easily she
walked close to the fence, when she acci-
dentally stepped into the shaft and fell
forty feet to the bottom.
Mrs. Gribble remained in the shaft
several hours before her cries attracted the
attention OF passer-by. AS aoon as pos
sible several OF the neighbors came to the
rescue of the old lady, and by means of a
rope succeeded in getting her to the sur
face. Although badly Injured, the doc
tors have hopes of her recovery. Her
escape from death was miraculous.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-21
SUICIDE At SAN DIEGO.
James Hawiey, a Soldier ihcurabie ana
Despondent, Sat Down Before Mir
rnr and Shot Himself

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Jan. 20.-James
Hawley, a discharged soldier, committed
suicide this morning in his room at
lodging house on Third and E streets.
About IL o. clock the landlady heard the
report OF pistol, and on the window
being broken open Hawley's body was
found lying, bleeding, on the floor. At
his left side was 32-caliber revolver, with
one chamber discharged.
He had placed the muzzle of the revol-
yer to his mouth and fired, the powder
blackening his face and the shot almost
blowing the back of his head off. Death
was instantaneous.
In front of small mirror was chair,
in which he evidently sat as he fired the
shot. When broken open the room was
full of smoke. The windows were closed
down and he had removed his coat and
shoes. 1t was also found that he had
taken dose of laudanum.
Hawley was about 80 years of age, and
native of Canada, where he has two
sisters. He had served in the barracks
here about two years, and was discharged
few weeks ago from the hospital as in
durable. being afflicted with paralysis.
He had applied for pension and losing
hope of success decided upon death.
Within an hour after his suicide letter
was received at the hospital from Washing
stating that his application for pension
had been placed on file.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-21
CHILO BURNED TO Deaf h
Little Three Year Old Katie
Kearney Smothered in
Flames.
A Death From Aspbyxiation Caused
by Defective Gas Fixture-Other
Cases for the Coroner.

The death by fire of little Katie Kear-
ney, the three.year-old daughter of John
Kearney, was reported to the Coroner early
Yesterday morning. The child lived with
its parents at their home, % Freelon
street.
About O'Clock Tuesday afternoon the
child was playing about the kitchen
while the evening meal was being pre-
pared. While the attention of the
mother was attracted elsewhere the child
approached the fire and her dress became
ignited The mother succeeded in ex-
tinguishing the flames, but not until they
had inflicted injuries that proved fatal
The entire body of the little one was
terribly burned. A physician who was
summoned could only soothe the pain q
little during the few hours that the child
lived. The, Coroner held no inquest, as it
was clearly a case of accidental death.
Martin Kerr was discovered dead in his
bed at 662 Harrison street at 8 o'clock yes
terday morning. Death resulted from as
phyxiatlon. On retiring, the deceased had
turned out the gas and turned it on again,
the little plug tnat prevents the key from
turning round having fallen out. The de-
ceased was 64 years of age and unmarried.
Kerr was in the habit of using candles, be-
cause of mis- fear OF death from the use OF
gas. Last evening lie found that he had
no candle and told the landlady that
rather than go out again he would use the
gas.
David Morrissey, fireman, 48 years of
age, was found dead yesterday morning at
Bartel place and Broadway, within half a
block OF his home, 335 Broadway. He re-
turned yesterday from a "trip on the
steamer Willamette. He lett his home
at 7:30 Tuesday evening, saying to his
wife that he would be home early. He is
said to have had considerable money on
his person that was missing when the
body was found, and his wife believes that
he met with foul play. No marks of vio-
lenca were fnnnd ON the body
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-21
BUYS RAKDSBURG LAND.
Town Passes into a Woman's
Possession

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Jan. 20.-The
jawbone of the Southern California real
estate agent, so long silent, sedate and
somber, has found splendid field for re-
newed activity. This new territory for
'.the man with the iron jaw" is the famous
mining town of Randsburg on the Majave
desert. The biggest real estate transac-
ton yet recorded in Randsburg was
effected yesterday, and strange to say the
person who had the nerve to invest $1250
in lot on Main street was woman, and
a single woman at that. Now all her
friends look wise and say they advised her
10 do it. The lot fronts on the Rand,
nearly opposite the ST. Elmo Hotel. and
has frontage OF 471z feet. 1t is now oc-
cupied by two restaurants, saloon and q
cigar-store. and is renting for $40
month.
The buyer was Miss A. n. Harrington
who came in on the stage one of those
snowy days last week. Miss Harrington
is also putting up clearinghouse just
south of the Elite Theater and intends to
remain.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-21
FRESNO FARMERS INSTITUTE.
Seven Hundred Listen to Expounded
knowledge, P,cnic and WH Keep 1t
UD Day or Two

FRESNO, CAL, Jan. 2o.-The Fresno
County Farmers Institute convened this
morning for a two days session in the
public hall at Malaga, five miles south of
this city. 1t is being held under the au-
spices of the Agricultural College of the
Stale University.
Professor E. J. Wickson and r. FL.
Loughbridge of that institution are in
attendance to give the farmers the benefit
of their scientific researches. Over 700
farmers were in attendance when the
meeting was called to order this morning.
They came from all portions of the
county.
]. III. Larue of Malaga was elected chair
man and John S. Dore of West Park secre-
tary. The most important feature of to-
days programme was paper by Miss
Minnie Eshelman on "Dairying." Miss
Eshelman is the owner of the Minnewawa
Dairy, near this city, which has attracted
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-21
IN BEHALF OF THE MINER.
. Senator Perkins Introduces a Resolution
looking to the Creation of
GoHernment C0mmLSsLon

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Jan. Ex-senator
Perkins to-day introduced tne following
concurrent resolution:
WHEREAS, The mining interests OF the
United States have not clearly defined repre-
sentation in the organization of The COVER n
ment; and whereas, il i desirable that there
Shall be ga hered and publisbei statistics ana
other information that VIII be OF value TO min
ing and related industries; and whereas, the
statistics now obtained are secured by the geo.
logical survey and the Director Of tEe Mint;
and whereas, it is desirable that al statistics
relating to mines and mining be collected by
one organization, IL is
ResotUed, That a commission be and is hereby
formed, consisting of the Commissioner of the
General Land Office, the Commissioner of
Labor and the directo: of the geological sur
vey, whose duty shall be to determine the
best method OF ascertaining all the facts
OF general importance relating to mines
and mining within the United States,
whether by mining bureau, secretary of
mines and mining, commissioner of mines,
or commission, and TO report to the Secre-
tary OF the Interior for his examination and
approval a pill providing means for securing
all necessary information concerning M ning
and related industries within the United
States.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-21
A COURT OF INQUIRY.
Captain G. A. jerks of Troop A Is Be
ing Investigated.


Pursuant to an order issued by Major
General James of the National Guard
Colonel F. w. Summer, Lieutenant Colo
mel v d. Duboce, Lieutenant Colonel J.
F. Smith and Captain Michael J. Burke
reported for duty at the headquarters of
Troop a, on Geary street, last night as
court OF inquiry to examine into the
finances of that body as received and dis
bursed by its captain, G. A. jerks.
A detailed investigation was made into
the affairs of the troop, but the session
was a closed one and no information as to
the findings of the board were given for
publication, but will be forwarded to Cen
eral James for his approval.
No specific charges had been made
against Captain jerks for misuse OF the
State funds, but as his troop is unattached
and not under the command of the colonel
of the First Regiment it devolved on either
General WarheId or General James to
Inquire into the management of the troop.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-21
SANTA Rosa PEOPLE WEARY.
Old Toter Question Comes Up Agdtn In
a,l amended Complaint.

Old Tater Question Comes Up again In
am Amemded Complaint.
SANTA ROSA, CAL, Jan. 20.AThe in
terminable and vexatious water question
bobs up serenely again to-day in an
amended complaint of seventy-one type
written pages, with Mark L. McDon-
aid as plaintiff and the city as
q corporation with about half of its in
habitants individually, as defendants.
This comp plant, as usual, wants the water
bonds declared void and the contract an
nulled.
1t also asks that the bonds be recalled
and resold, or if not recovered that the
water works be valued by the
conrt and that judgment for the
difference between the actual value
and the amount paid be entered against
the individual defendants and in favor OF
the city; also that the city be required to
enter a separate appearance and plead in
its own behalf.
That the citizens and taxpayers of this
long suffering municipality are heartily
tired of this sensational litigation goes
without saying, and strenuous efforts will
be made to stop any further steps in this
direction.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-21
INTERESTS 4HE COAST.
AesC POstO6ices Esta6itshed in Califor-
ntd- Pensions Issued

1ltd-PenSions IsstIed
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 20. - A
postotfice was established to-day at Chat.
Lassen County, Cal, and Lloyd d. Ste
phenson appointed Postmaster; also at
Gertrude, MADEIRA County. Cal, and Theo-
dorsia Love appointed Postmaster; at
Kramer, San Bernardino County, and
Charles NJ. Palmer appointed Postmaster.
Pacific Coast pensions have been issued
as follows: California; Original Especial
January 13)-Henrv &. Rice Los Angeles
Granville Irving Rogers, San Francisco ;
John Harney Soldiers Home, Los Ange-
les; John H. Schmitt, San Francisco ;
John Smelzer, San Jose; Rober Bell, Sol
diers' Home, Los Angeles; increase
Louis Jameson, Soldiers Home. Los An
geles. Original widow-Mary A. Conway,
San Francisco.
Oregon: 0riginal-Eleazer Jones, Yon-
Gala.
Washlngton: Original-Levi Linniger
Hopewell; Charles Critzer, Spokane
Original widows-Mary DUNCAN, Van.
cOuVer.
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plead not guilty to the charge. II Is
claimed the young men took exception 10
remarks made by one of the saivationT1snts
and replied in a profane manner. Inc
captain tried to eject them from the nan
and fight resulted, during which an
open knife was fourished, but fortunately
was taken away before 1t coulo De useu;
Night Watchman Sprague was called and
escorted the captain of the barracks TO
his home
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-21
Rriberu Charnes at Salem.

SALEM, Or, Jan. 2O-The House met
this evening, but gave no sign of settling
its differences. Efforts were made durin g
the day to bring about a reconciliation,
but without any visible effect. The oppo-
sition forces declare that concessions must
come from the REGULARS ana that if
Bourne is elected Speaker everything
afterward will be smooth sailing. The
members pay ceased on Friday last. Ugly
charges of attempts at bribery are rife to-
day, and while they are believed to BE-
true in measure, they cannot be sub
-tantiated. Many look forward to an
organization to- morrow morning.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-21
TRAGEDY At OGDEN.
Probably Successful Attempt at Suicide
Made by Man Believed to Be
"HenLer" ScbInffec

Made BY Man Believed to Be
"Heoier" Schiatter
SALT LAKE. UTAH, Jan. 20.-A special
to the Herald from Ogden, Utah. says:
Francis Schlatter or his double is in the
city jail in a precarious condition. He
attempted suicide last night and has
probably succeeded. About 7:45 o'clock
he went into the lunchroom of the Union
Pacific Hotel, drank cup of coffee. and
went out on the platform. Soon after
ward he opened pocket-knife and cut
his throat, severing the windpipe and
most of the arteries, but missing the
jugular vein. He was removed to the
city Jail and physician was called. The
man urged the doctor to let him alone,
as he wanted to die. He talked in q
rambling manner, and once asked for a
revolver that he might end his suffering.
His resem blance TO Schlatter the healer"
impressed all present, his hair and beard
being long, black and wavy. Being in
semi-deIirious state, it is impossible to
learn his name. The physician says the
man will die.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-21
WERNER MENKE FAILS.
4 Large Winery Succnn,bs to Du
Times and Creditors.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Jan. 2o.--Werne w.
Menke, who conducts a lar-e winery on
the Alameda, near Santa Clara, to-day
made voluntary assignment ID Sheriff
Lyndon for the benefit of his creditors.
The property turned over to the Sheriff
consists of several acres of land and q
winery and stock of wines valued at
about $4,000. His indebtedness will
reach nearly SAC, 900, of which only small
amount is secured. The principal
creditors are First National Bank of San
Jose, 5000; California Cream of Tartar
Works, San Jose, $2519; Sanders & Co.,
San Francisco, $2119; August Piktzhold,
San Francisco. $2310; H. Menke, Ger
many, $12,6 ,656.
Dull times and excessive interest pay
ments are the causes of the failure.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-21
.Lnnkson Mins Dtsaster.

JACKSON, CAL, Jan. 2O.-Two miners
were killed in shaft at the Great Ken,
nedy mine by blast to-day. They walted
until they supposed the fuse had been e. ex-
and then approached it. The
blast exploded as they drew near. John
Truscott was one of the unfortunates, and
the other was an Italian whose name is
unknown
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-21
Gun Fsoht at Bloomtield.

SANTA ROSA, CAL, JAM, 10.-In q
shooting affray at Bloomfield last night
Ira Stewart was shot in the right breast by
Tom Kelley, a saloon-keeper of that place.
There was trouble oflong standing between
the men, and Kelley claims to have
acted in self-defense. The wound suf-
fered by Stewart is serious, but not neces-
60 riIv fatal
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-21
Fire tn sonoma Cnuntu,s HospnaI

SANTA ROSA, CAL, Jan. 2o.-The In
sane ward OF the County Hospital was dis
covered 10 be in flames this afternoon. A
serious calamity was averted only by the
cool ness of those in charge. The inmates
were formed in line as bucket brigade,
and after hard work the flames were sub
dued. The fire originated from q defective
Hna
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-21
Jan Hurt While Jumping a Train.

SAN JOSE. CAL, Jan. 2o.-Andy Etc,
Japanese laborer, while attempting 10
board moving freight train at the broad
gauge depot at an early hour this morn
ing, was thrown to the ground and re-
ceived severe injuries. His right leg was
wrenched and he was pretty badly shaken
up. He was taken to the County Hos
pital.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-21
Struck by a Plank.

John Erickson, a carpenter at the Union Iron
Works, was working in the hold of the steamer
Barraeouta last evening, when plank twenty
feet long fell on TOP of him. He was taken to
the Receiving Hospital, where it was found
that he was suffering from confusion of the
thigh and possible internal injuries.
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or THE o1BVE1sNDs.
Prestdeut- Elect Mckinley aud Wife In
r{ted to Dine With 1hSsn.

rtted to DINO WftIt 1H87H.
NEW YORK, N. Y. Jan. 20.-A Times
special from Washington says: President
and Mrs. Cleveland will invite President
elect and Mrs. Mckinley 10 dine with
them the day preceding the Inauguration.
Mckinley will arrive in Washington on
March and viii remain at the Erbitt
House until he takes up his quarters in
the executive mansion, immediately after
his Inauguration.
The Clevelands' new home at Princeton.
N. j., is undergoing repairs and will not
be ready for occupancy before spring.
Cleveland has made no business arrange
ments yet. 1t is thought probable that
he will resume his former law connections
in New York.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-21
At the Mare I,tamd Yard.

VALLEJO, CAL, Jan. 2O-The gun boat
Petrol will leave for San Francisco op
Thursday. To-Day ammunition and stores
were put aboard. The gunboat will go to
the Asiatic tation. A new spar deck is
to be laid on the Adams. Some time will
elapse before the ship leaves the yard as
it is the intention to give it a complete
oyerhaulin9.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-21
Uffe of Senator Harrt, Dead.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 2o-News
has been received here that Mrs. Harris,
wife of the veteran Senator from Tennes-
see, died near Paris, Tex, last night and
will be inferred at Memphis. Sena-
tor Harris, himself an invalid, left
Washington few days ago to be at the
BEDSIDE of his diving wife.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-21
Graote,ta Plead. sep- DEFENSE.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Jan. 2o.-rhe taking
of testimony in the trial of Robina Gra-
bella for the murder of Vicenzo Esebello
began in Judge Lorigan's court to-day.
Several witnesses were examined for the
prosecution. The defendant acknowl-
edges the killing. but claims it was self
defense
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-21
Rnnntinn at NnLt LIKE

SALT LAKE, UTAH, Jan. 2O-Two bal
lots we've, taken in joint session to-day,
but no election resulted The vote was {:
Thatcher q, Henderson 81, Lawrence g.
The four Populsts voted for Lawrence.
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rn serndn,s Leni.Lnt.,.e.

CARSON. New, Jan. 90 Nothing of
importance transpired in the Legislature
to-day. In the Senate several bills which
were passed last session and vetoed by
Governor Jones were acted upon, and in
the Assembly the Legislature appropra-
tion bill for $32, 900 was passed.