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The San Francisco call., 1897-11-17
TRIES TO MURDER
Wife And BABES
Armed With Gun, a Selma
Vineyardist PursueS His
Family.
HIS Intended Victims Finally Es~
cape to the House OF
Neighbor.

Special Dispatch to THE CALL
FRESNO, Nov. 10 John Kirkland has
been taken into custody at Selma for
brutal treatment OF his f:mily. Il ap-
pears that he goes TO town once month,
principally 10 visit saloons, and returns
home always much the worse for drink.
Then he begins to abuse MS wife and
children.
Yesterday the drunken vineyardist
capped the climax. When he arrived
home he was in his usual abusive mood.
He declared that he would exterminate
the family, and proceeded to carry out s
threat with his shotgun. Mrs. Kirkland
and the little children fed tor their lives.
They ran across the fields in the direction
o! q neIghoor's house and the husband
and father gave pursuit. He fired several
shots at the terrified fugitiEes, but, luckily
for them, they mad gained a start and
kept beyond range of the eadeo missiles.
Kirkland continued the pursuit for nearly
ha a mile, crying continually hat he
would kl his wife and offspring Finally
they reached q neigh bor's house and the
brute did not venture near there
A messenger was sent 10 Selma and an
officer arrived shortly and took KirkIanu
into CUSTODY.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-17
PLUNGED THROUGH
AN Open HATCH
Accident Causes the Death of
the Ship Foylegale'S FirSt
Officer.
William Thomas Passes Away at
Tacoma From the Effects
Of a Fall.
special Dispatch to THE CALL

Special Dispatch to THE CALL
TACOMA, Nov. 16 William Thomas
first mate OF the British ship Foyledale,
died 1t the Fannie Paddock Hospital this
morning from The effects of fall down
the ships hatch while she was coming up
the sound from sea week ago.
The ship had passA Port Townsend on
a dark, rainy night when the accident :
Cured. Thomas remained late on deck
oversee eing some work, although his re-
sponsib lity Tor the ships navigation had
practically ended when the tug was taken,
hours before. In going alone to the for
ward part of the ship, Thomas fell
through an open hatchway AM struck on
his back, twenty feet below. He suffered
a fractured spine and for the next twenty
four hours was insenslbie
As soon as the ship reached port he was
conveyed to the hospital and gwen the
best of care. Several physicians worked
over him. though his case was practically
hopeless from the first. Captain McCann
and members of the Foyledale's crew
spent much time by his bedside. For sew
eral DAYS he was conscious. Realizing
that he was going to die, he gave direc-
tions for the disposition of his effects and
cent tender messages to his sisters and
ayed Darents in Ireland. For three days
before death he was unconscious. To-
morrow his body will be buried N the
Ca hoIic cemetery here ana the funeral
will be LARGELY attended by crews of the
many wheat ships now in port.
Thomas was 33 years old and had been
with the Foyledale several years.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-17

On of the present month an attachment
was issued against Wong Lou Shue, man.
ager of tie Chinese theater a. SO Chlna
alley, in tn city. TAe scenery. costumes,
etc., ware taken by w. J. Weems, who
was appointed keeper, and were placed IN
BUrleigh's warehouse.
Thirty-six actors that bad Daen giving
nightly Performance, much TO the enjoy
ment OF the Chinese population. were
thus thrown out OF employment. The ac.
tors were not turned adrift, however. The
Chinese managers do not DO things in that
way. Inc troupe was corrailed and placed
in the vacant theater. and has been sept
there in captivity ever since. The foot
lint stars are guarded Dy two or three
highbinders, who see that none escape
actors are under contract Tor sew.
ersI years, and are not allowed 10 throw
uo their engagement, even II tneir man
ager does become involved financially.
There are thirty-three men in me lroupe
and three girls. The prisoners, II Is
claimed. are fed we'll. but are not allowed
to leave the building exect under SCOTT.
Several of he actors are said to De mem
bers OF high binder societies and axious TO
be at liberty. They are being kept pTis-
oners without any law or authority except
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-17
MANSON Blk Fn0M EUh0PE.
Comes Laden With ideas That KjN
Aid the Department of
HIqhways

SACRAMENTO Nov. 16 - Mar.den
Manson Of the Department OF Highways
returned asst Tuesday from an extended
tour of Continental Europe, whittier he
had gone to attend the international Con-
vention of Geologists, which recently met
at s.. Petersburg. Russia. Manson made
a thorough study Of the latest improved
methods in road -bl. ding during the four
months OF his stay in Europe, and the re-
suit OF his careful observation Will soon
be IN pos ession OF his department OF the
State government in the shape of a con-
densed report dealing with the important
subject Of road construction. Man has
no end Of data bearing upon he subject.
He has nearly 800 photogr OF the
highways of Europe showing the results
of the application of scientific principles
to TINS branch of work.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-17
Herald this morning.

Herald this morning.
While the integrity and honesty OF pur-
pose of the present Board of Managers is
unquestioned, the entire system of private
and essentially irrespons BILE corporate
management of government ins titutions
is condemned as Illogical and ne ces ,arily
inetfi lent and was,efuj
Secretary Alger said 10 me tonight: II
am thoroughly in sympathy with the
proposition to take the administration Of
volunteer homes out of the hands OF a
civilian board, which practically recor-
nizes no higher aecoun ia bility than itself.
Soldiers homes are military institutions,
and the MANAGEMENT of their affairs
should naturally be. vested in the War
DEPARTMENT"
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-17
OWNERS Of
ORCHARDS
IN SESSION
Fruit-CroWers' Conven-
ton Opens at the
Capital.
PRESIDENT COOPER'S
ADDRESS.
Declares Strongly in Favor
of an Interstate Good
Food Law.
DELEGATES TO ORGANIZE
FARMERS CLUBS.
First Move for the Form alton of
State League of These
Scclerles.
Declares Strongly in Favor
of an Interstate Good
Food Law.
DELEGATES TO ORGANIZE
FARMERS CLUBS.
First Move for the alton cf {
State League of These
Scclerles.
Special Dispatch 70 THz CALL

SACRAMENTO. Nov. 16-If the fruit
growers now in convention IN the Senate
cham Der are fair sam pies of the men en-
gagged in the fruit industry, California
has reason 70 feel proud. If the future
renoan Of California depends upon those
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-17
FLOOD At 81. PETERSBURG.
Bridges Swept Away and the City
Threatened With InUn-
dation.

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 16.-AlI day
long fierce wind from the sea has driven
;he waters Of the Neva up the stream and
flooded the canals, the suburban islands
d the outlying portions OF the city.
Several bridges have oeen swept away
and the food continues 10 rise, threaten
ing TO assume grave proportions
Al frequent intervals cannon are fired
al the fortress 10 keep tie inhabitants
alert.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-17
soLDIEKss' HoAn HASAGEHEN4.

General Aiger Bants 10 Transfer II 10
the Hdr Department..
NEW YORK, Nov 16.-The Herald's
Washington correspondent telegraphs
that Secretary of War Alger IS strongly in
favor of transferring the management Of
he Volunteer Sol ier Homes to the War
Department. In this view he is supported
in official life by many with whom l
talked to-day.
The proposed investigation OF the mat
ter by Congress, it is believed, can have
only one result-legisiation on the lines
suggested by General Breckinridge In the
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-17
U.,tea state. Attorney for Ars.ka.

WASHINGTON, Nov l6 In formation
secured at the Department of Justice To-
day tends 10 confirm he dispatch printed
in THE CALL few days ago to the effect
that General r. f. Friedrich of San
Francisco will be appointed United States
Distr ct Attorney for Alaska.
J. w. Crumpacker will in a few days be
appointed an Associate Justice OF the
Supreme Court Of New Mexico.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-17
Fpi.eop.iinn conroeatton.

FRESNO. Nov. 16.-The convocation of
the San Joaquin OF the Episcopal church
began in Fresno this evening. to contin ue
during the week. ClergYmen of the
church are in attendance from all parts of
the valley, and an interesting programme
has been ARRANGED for the meeting. Arch
deacon Emery of San Francisco is il
atteu lance.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-17
Argun,,nfs IN me Eaton Case.

NAPA, Nov. 16.-The George r. Eaton
EN- bezzl ment case will be argued before
Justice Bradford the first of rxt week
w. III. Schooler for the defense, returns
this evening to San Francisco from Mon
tana, and has peiitoned for few days
in which to prepare his argument. Tne
petition is granted on consent Of the
prosecution.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-17
yary,rtIl.'s N,.o Po.tmasser.

WASHINGTON Nov. 16.-A postofice
was to-day esta shed Vaugha, Kern
Comfy, Cal. Edward Vaughn was al.
pointed Postmaster.
Charles Il pgood has been commits
stoned Postmaster at Marvsville, Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-17
NO Cnre a Cold in One Dax

AXE Laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets ALI drug
gists refund the mopey IL it fails TO cure. z5c
The genuine has l., b. @ on each tablet
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-17
4 ~~

A two-cent stamp will bring you infor-
nation showing how it has cured thou
sands OF poor erring mortals who had
given up hope. 1t actually makes manli-
ness 1t will cure you, too, il you will but
give it the chance.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-17
-'~ i

Unless you are perfect man you cannot
claim to be considered a man at all. Does
that ever occur to you? II you have in
your younger days made fool of yourself
it is likely that you are not man now.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-17

You can save yourself and make new
man out of yourself if you go about 1t the
right way. Just drop line to-day to the
address which follows ard ask for clrcu-
lars and testimonials about "Hudyan."
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-17
~

Don't try TO persuade yourself that you
will 'get better as the years go on. You
will get worse! Ii you don't do some
thing to stop those terrible drains on an
already weak frame. Heed the warning
now.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-17
II II

How much there is expressed in one lit
tie word, and that one that we are accus-
toned to use every day. Do you ever re-
alize what is sexpressed by MAN 1t means
the noblest creation. It means perfec ton.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-17
II N

Now. which is the more sensible thing
to 90 on with those shaking hmos tnose
spots before the eyes. and that perpetual
fear of death or to get curedP Why, you
will be surprised at yourself in a week.
Blood taint, which is shown bv loose
teeth. loss of eyebrows, copper colored
spots, etc. , is unfailingly cured by the
..3O.day blood cure" no matter
whether It be IL it's primary, secondary
or tertiary form Circulars about it
free, too, and SO is tho best medical
advice that can be had. State your
case to-day.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-01
CYCLING GOSSIP.

Cvclometers that weigh more than
three ounces are now scorned by all
well regulated wheelmen; but the first
cyclometers weighed three pounds.
A Logging or high shoe that is tight
about the ankle interferes with correct
cycling. The ankle covering should be
loose enough to admit of free circula-
ton and easy movement.
Most of the leading makers of wheels
Low give choice of saddles, and some
a choice of tires. This is a distinct all
vantage to riders. and should have been
done long ago.
TIE next thing in the line of prog
ress is the unicycle. Naturally one
wheel will run with less friction than
two wheels, and If, as the inventors
claim. it is easier to ride than the BIZ
cycle (Which seems doubtfuD, we NAV
look for it's general adoption in few
years.
Switzerland is a cheap country for
cycle touring. 4 meal of bread. butter,
honey. cheese and coffee costs Is cents.
while five or six-course dinner can
b: had for 60 cents. With splendid
scenery and good and safe roads, rid
ing in the Alpine country Is ever de-
ightful.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-01
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

THE senate was not in session on the
27th In the house. in committee of
the whole, consideration of the Ding
ley tariff bill was proceeded with, very
slow progress being made. Mr.. John
son rep, Ind.) protested against the
dilatory tactics employed, and asked
MIR. Dingley if change could not be
made which would result in more rapid
work. AS result of the days work
few immaterial changes were made in
the chemical and earths and earthen-
ware schedules proposed by the ways
and means committee.
THE young ladies of the different
church societies of Lebanon, Ind, are
preparing to farm on the Pingree plan
the coming season for the benefit of
the poor. One real estate firm has
come to their assistance by donating
the use of so vacant lots. Some of the
most prominent society girls in Lee
banon will be found welding the hoe
as soon as the weather will permit.
THE Avondale mine, operated by the
Lehigh & Will1esbarre Coal Co. at Avon
dale. Pa. is threatened with destruction.
For days past water has been pouring
into the mine from the bottom of the
Susquehanna river and unless it can be
checked soon the mine will be abso-
lutely ruined.
DR. GEORGE D. PURINToN, of st.
Louis, one of the most prominent BIZ
ologists of theUnitedStates and a chem
list known from one end of the country
to the other, committed suicide at the
Lindell hotel on the night of the 27th,
by taking prussic acid.
JOSEPH LOADER, a wealthy furniture
dealer of Brooklyn, one of the wit
nesseS against the defendant in the IA
nous Tilton-Beecher trial, has been
arrested on a charge of perjury pre-
ferred by his wife.
A STEAMER ran into and sank large
boat in the harbor of Ferroll, Spain. on
the 27th. There We're so persons in the
boat, u of whom were drowned. The
remaining nine were rescued in an eX-
hausted condition.
THE official report from Manila states
that the rebel loss at the battle of
Ymus exceeded 1000 killed and wound
ed. The Spanish loss is placed at 81
killed and 245 wounded.
MONTREAL Can, experienced an
other severe shock of earthquake, ac-
companied by loud explosions, on the
morning of the 27th, at 1915 o'clock.
A MARBLE bust of Mrs. Harriet
Beecher Stowe was unveiled, on the
27th, in the University building, Wash.
ington place, New York city.
WILLIAM t. ADAMS OLIVER Optic died
in Boston on the 2Tth-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-01
The pemagogue's Bin of Fare.

A certain candidate for city office
so the story goes, made it a rule that
callers should be admitted to see him
at any moment, even if he were at ta-
BILE, says the Youths Companion. This
rule, it is needless to say, applied only
before election. When he was seated
one day at meal of canvasback duck
and champagne, and his maid-servant
announced that a deputation of men
from the ward was waiting in the hall
to see him, he did not order these ar
ticles removed until he had found out
who the men were. "They looks like
workin'men, sir" said the maid. "Then
quick, Bridget! Take off the duck and
the wine and bring me some cold
chicken and cup of coffee" The
servant did as she was bid. She had
gone out of the room after executing
the order, and the politician was de-
voting himself in somewhat gingerly
way to the cold chicken, when the girl
came rushing in again. ''Tve just
found out, sir, she said, ''that they's
delegation of poor, half-starved strik-
in tailors from the sweat-shops." The
politician gave a long whistle. "Ah,
then. if that's the case, Bridget, take
off the chicken and coffee and lust
hand me cold potato and a glass of
water and show them inr'-Youth's
Companion.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-01
Edmund HALEY.

Probably the greatest service which
HALEY ever rendered to human knowl-
edge was the share which he took in
bringing Newton's "Principia" before
the world. In fact, as DIR. Glaisher.
writing in 1888, has truly remarked.
''but for HALEY the Principal would
not have existed" HALEY had the
genius to perceive the tremendous inn
portance of Newton's researches and
he ceased not to urge upon the some
what recluse man of science the neces-
sity for giving his discoveries pub
LEGATION. Having been authorized
by the Royal society to undertake
the printing of the book at his own
expense, HALEY spared no pains in
pushing forward the publication of his
illustrious friends great work, so much
so that In the same year he was in Do-
sition to present q complete copy to
King James H., with a proper discourse
of his own HALEY also wrote a set of
Latin hexameters in praise of New
toms genius, which he printed at the
beginning of the work. The last line
of this specimen of Hallcy's poetic
muse may be thus rendered: Nor NOR
tails nearer may approach the GODS ~
Good Words.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-01
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.
The Home for Ex-slaves.

Something may be done for the home
for dependent ex-slaves at st. Joseph
by the Buchanan county court.
A petition has been presented to the court
asking that $500 be contributed in money or
work, The county court is giving out work
every day, and may turn some of it in the direc-
ton Of the home. The board of managers for
the home has on hand a small sum. and will re-
sumo the work of clearing away the debris OF
the wrecked building as soon as the weather
will permit. The house will be rebuilt at once.
Managers Of the Confederate Home.
Gov. Stephens has appointed the fol-
lowing members of the board of man
ayers of the Confederate home, located
at Higginsville:
James Bannerman, St. Louis state treasurer;
Frank L. Pitts, Paris; W. C. Bronough, Lewis
Station: B. c. Jones, Poplar Bluff; Charles h.
Vandiver, Borland; B. F. Murdoch Platte City;
Henry A Newman, Huntsville; John W. Halli-
burton, Carthage, and A. L. Zollinger Otter
vile
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-01
Butted By a Young Car.

Henry Staley, two miles north Of
Warrensburg, was butted in the chest
by a young calf. The accident was
thought to be commonplace one, but
the following day his mind became a
complete blank, and he was unable to
recognize his own relatives.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-01

THE town of Calabazar, very near
Havana, was attacked, on the Esd, by
the insurgents under Aranguer, who
burned many houses, pillaged several
stores and then retired. Maj. Ablu-
erna and nine other Spanish officers,
including five captains, were made
prisoners
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-01

On the ed the senate confirmed the
nominations of Gen Clayton, of Ar
kansas, TO be minister to Mexico; VIM
nj. Osborne, of Massachusetts,. to be
consul general at London; John k.
Gowdy, of Indiana, to be consul-gen-
eral at Paris, and Joseph \. Brigham,
of Ohio, to be assistant secretary of
agriculture.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-01

A BILL to create new state out of
the counties of New York, Kings, Rich
mond, Queens, Suffolk, Westchester
and Putnam, was introduced in the
New York legislature at Albany on the
esd. Provision for submitting the
question to a vote was made.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-01

SECRETARY BLISS, on the 18th, sent a
letter to Commissioner Lamoreux of
the general land Office, whose action in
the Chicago lake front case was an
nulled and severely censured, offering
to Mr.. Lamoreux an opportunity to de-
fepd himself.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-01
Brought Back by the Cashier.

F. H. Wentworth, cashier of the Ma
tional Bank of Unionville. returned
from Cripple Creek, Col, the other day,
where he succeeded in capturing Charles
A. Armstrong, who is wanted at Union
vile for alleged forgeries committed
last fall.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-01
Compromised His Case.

w. II. EdmonsOn, a postal clerk on
the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railway
at Sedalia, was injured in wreck. He
brought suit against the railroad COM
pany for $25, 900 damages, but has COM
promised the case upon the payment Of
S., 900.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-01
One Idea OF a Minister.

At recent meeting of Methodist
CNorth) ministers of st. Louis, Rev. DIR.
L. I'll. Hagerty said: Let US be minis
tiers, not politicians, nor business men;
let US be such earnest men of God that
even the little children may point us
out and say THAT is my PASTOR"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-01

FAILURES throughout the United
States, as reported by r. G. Dun & Co.,
for the week ended ON the 27th, aggre-
gated 291, as against 259 for the CORE
spending week last year. For Canada
the failures were so, against SO last
year.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-01

Gov. BUSHNELL of Ohio sent the fol-
lowing telegram to Mayor Clapp of
Memphis on the Esd: ''Ohio recog-
nizes your generosity in caring for the
sufferers by flood If more tents are
needed, will gladly send them to aid in
your work. Please advise me-"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-01

A MEETING of railroad lawyers was
held in Chicago. on the Goth, to discuss
the supreme courts decision in the
Trans Missouri case, and to determine
what are the best methods for the COM
panies to propose in connection with
=
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-01
Lost an Eye.

Vest Whereby, named in honor OF
Senator Vest, son of J. NJ. WHEREBY, a
farmer living six miles east of Sedalia.
lost his left eye at Salem school by a
young lady friend, who accidentally
stabbed him in the eye with shawl
piu
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-01

The senate committee on appropria-
tons, on the oath, ordered the agricul-
turaI bill reported just as it recently
passed the house, and as it was sent to
the president near the close of the last
congress.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-01

THE immigration bill of the last ses-
sion of congress, which was vetoed by
President Cleveland, was reported from
the committee on immigration, on the
22d, and placed on the calendar of the
senate
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-01

PRESIDENT DWIGHT of Yale college
and the several members of the faculty
united in n protest against the action
of the ways and means committee in
placing books and scientific appara-
tus for educational institutions on the
dutiable list after having been free for
many years, and the paragraph was
modified
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-01

IT was stated in Constantinople,
on the 25th, that in the event of a
blockade of Greek ports by the war
ships of the powers, the admiral
commanding the British squadron was
u7der instructions to acquiesce there
in. but the British fleet will take no
part in the actual blockade
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-01
ParaIyzed During the Night.

Secretary Frank Beack of the repub-
Ican district and Buchanan county
central committees, and well-known
resident of st. Joseph, is suffering from
a stroke of paralysis, which may prove
fatal. He was paralyzed during the
night, and lay for hours unattended.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-01

JOHN d. RoCKEFELLER's representa-
tive at the recent meeting of the Bes-
semer Iron association, in Cleveland.
o., made fight against q reduction of
the wages of the miners 1t was stated,
after the meeting had adjourned with
out reaching an agreement, that the
wages of the men in the Rockefeller
mines would not be cut, no matter
what others did.