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The San Francisco call., 1897-04-23
M0SS' DAY or DOOM.
On tie Brink of the ScafoId the Mur
0ersr Dispicys the Utmost In

dersr Dispicys the Utmost In
difference.
SAN QUENTIN PRISON, CAL, April
D. Murderer Frank C. Kloss, who will
be hanged tomorrow morning. spent his
last day on earth with the same show OF
contempt that has characterized his
actions from the time he was brought to
the prison convicted OF an atrocious mur-
der. Tonight he is writing a letter to his
mother, and though he has not an
other day to live he shows not the slight
est sign OF lear. To-day he was visited by
his two brothers and bro her-in-law. The
latter asked him what message he wished
delivered to his girl, and the murderer re-
piled:
Tell her she is no good. You had
better have nothing to do with women.
he Ola mems Will get you In the same
pace as L.
Those in the prison who have been
Drought into contact with the condemned
man say that ne is one of the boldeet
ana coolest criminals they have ever
dealt with. Father Lagan was with the
prisoner this afternoon for some time
1his evening kloss made a statement
TO IHE CALL representative in which he
sald that he wished to deny the story
published in the Chronicle in regard to
the manner in which he treated his
mother when she visited him at the
prison.
The story is lie.' said he, "and not
only does me but my mother an injury.
nave no reason to say what Is not true
now. L have only few hours left on
this earth, and | wish to say that the
story that abused my mother after she
climbed five pairs of stairs to see me is
not so. Tonight is the first time 1 have
seen any reporters since l have been in
the condemned cell. l killed Deady, but
did it in seli-defense. l did not have a
fair trial, nor have 1 been treated right
since l have been here. Until Durrant
came the food was not fit for pig, but it
IS better now. All l ask is a square
deal. Do not go away and say that you
found me trembling in my pants.
Since I have been in the condemned
cell L have slept every night, and any
stories to the contrary are lies. Do ex-
pect to go to the gallows like man?
WelE.I do. don't look as if was afraid,
do II"
And he did not, as he sat at table
writing the last letter that will ever come
from his pen.
The death watch is with him constantly,
and says that the man has not exhibited
the first sign OF fear and sleeps we'll. The
gallows is ready for its work IN the morn
ing, and Amos Bunt, who has charge of
the murderer as be mounts the scaffoid,
and who adjusts the Knot about his neck,
says that everything is ready for the ex-
ecutlon. He believes that Kloss will die
like man, and in this opinion he is
agreed with by the other prison officials.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-23
RETURN OF THE RUSH.
Not Even a Trace Of the Missing
Vessel Is Found by the
Gutter.

Vessel Is Found by the
Cutter.
The iates seem to favor the idea that the
American ship Samaria has gone to the
bottom. The revenue cutter Rush re-
turned from her cruise in search of the
missing vessel yesterday, but brought no
news. The schooner Llllebonne from Port
Hadlock for Port Costa reported having
seen q square-rigger off the straits of San
Juan de Fuca. The weather was verv
heavy and the chip was apparently in
trouble.
Captain Hunter of the steamer Umatilla
is of the opinion that the revenue cutter
did not go far enough north. "For the
last two voyages" said he, "the wind from
Flattery to Blanco has been southeast
Now, taking il for granted that the Sama-
ria was disabled or dismantled, she would
naturally drift north. Say that it was the
missing vessel that was spoken off the
Columbia River with her mainmast
sprung, then by this time she would be
away north Of Flatte-y, jud ging from the
winds and currents. l don't think there
is any hope for the vessel, but 1 do think
that in week or so the Indians will bring
news from the crew."
The Rush went at least 200 miles north
OF Cape Mendocino. A zigzag course was
taken on the way home, but no signs of
the missing vessel could be found. On
the 18th inst, in latitude 1923 north,
Longitude 1906 west, the schooner
Bangor from Port Townsend for Guaymas,
eleven days out, was spoken. She had
neither seen nor heard of the Samaria. A
day later the schooner Lillebonne, seven
days out from Port Hadlock for Port
Costa, was spoken with the same result.
On the 10th. in latitude 41.40 north.
longitude 1904 west, the schooner Sc
quota from Grays Harbor for San Diego
was hailed. and day later boats crew
way sent aboard the G. w. Watson, from
Tacoma Tor San Pedro, in search of infor-
nation.
Captain Roberts reports that he zig
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SIN OUENfiN UNERLL.
Frank Wheeter's Assaitant Gets the Sin
pie Pentfsnfiary Aend- of.


pie Penitsnfiary Aend- of.
SAN QUENTIN, CAL, April 22.-About
forty convicts, dressed In their prison
clothes. marched behind the remains of
w. Il. Kelly, who was yesterday killed by
fellow convict during an alteration
over opium. The funeral procession fiieu
out of the main door of the prison, the
coffin being carried on streicher by six
convicts. The procession then marched
around the prison into the Gem etery,
where, after simple service, the casket
was lowered into the ground.
Coroner Eden of San Rafael held an in
quest over the remains at the prison this
morning. Nothing beyond what has al
ready been published was brought out.
DR.. Lawlor, the resident physician, said
tonight that there are chances for the re-
covery of Frank Wheeler, who was stabbed
in the abdomen by Kelly. The prisoner
is very low, but has improved somewhat.
leading the doctor TO believe that there
may be hope for his recovery.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-23
NO LONGER HOPE
FOR THE SAMARIA
A Life-PreSerVer From
the LucklesS Ship
Picked Up.
The TeiI-Tale Relic Found a
Few Miles North of
Astoria.
Circumstances That Recall tho
Fate Of the Cadzow
Forest.

ASTORIA. Or, April 22.-Any doubt
that might have existed in the minds of
shippi ng men as to the fate of the bark
Samaris, viii ch left Seattle on March 81
for San Francisco, with a cargo of coal,
was settled this afternoon, when Post
master English, of the town OF Long
Beach, Wash, twenty miles north of this
city, picked up life-preserver on which
was PAIN ted the words 'Samaria."
The buoy had drifted down the coast,
and evidently came from near Cape
Flattery. To all appearances it had
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-23
KID EVANS DEA7HBLOK
Fatal Termination of HIS Estc Effort al
San Jose-A Similar Case IN
PENNSYLVANIA

SAN JOSE, CAL, April 22.--.Kid"
Evans, the pugilist who was knocked out
by Matt Semichy in a glove contest last
evening, died early shis morning from the
effects of his injuries, and a charge of
manslaughter now stands against the
name of the victor. who is a prisoner in
the County Jail.
Evans never regained consciousness
after he was felled by Semichy's final
bow, and shortly after o'clock this
morning death came to the young
p ugilst. Semichy broke down and wept
bitterly when told of the fatal result of the
contest.
Early in the day warrants were sworn
out for the arrest of the seconds of Sem
ichy and Evans and also against the ret
cree and announcer, charging them with
promoting and aiding In a prizefght
Harvey johnson was referee and kid"
Leland. member of the Humane Society
was announcer. Semichy's seconds were
Gus Meza and Tony Flores, and those of
the unfortunate kid" Evans were Lou
Howe and Charles Garboni. Ali were ar
rested, but are now out on bail.
Coroner Secord held an inquest on the
body OF Evans this afternoon. Antonio
Mannino testified that the deceased was
his son. His right name was Frank Man
nino, but his companions changed it and
always called the boy kid Evans. The
unfortunate pugilist was but l9 years oil d.
The verdict Of the Coroner's jury W as
that death resulted from concuss,on of
the brain, caused by blow delivered by
Mat: Semichy.
Shortly after the verdict was announc ed
Chief OF Police Kidward swore to a COM
plant charging S michy with marsIaugh-
ter. His bail was fixed at $4,000, but he
has not yet obtained bondsmen.
PHILADELPHIA PA, April 2o.-Billy
Vernon, the pugilist who was Knocked
senseless by heart blow on Tuesday
night died to-day. His antagonist,
Pearce, was held to-day to await the Coro-
ner's action.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-23

tween two lads well known about town.
1t lasted five rounds and was fought In a
barn just back of the San Rafael Convent.
A numher of spectators witnessed the
affair. Tne lads are aged IS and 20, re-
spectively, and the five rounds furnished
the visitors considerable amusement.
Skin-tight gloves were used, and another
fight is scheduled for The near future.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-23
To Build at sanfa Barbara.

SANTA BARBARA, CAL, April &c.
d.. Hopkins, capitalist of San Francisco,
is about to build magnificent residence
at the corner of State and Valerie streets.
The style of architecture will be rom an
esque. Stone will be the entire compost.
iion for the first story and Portland ce-
ment for the second story. 1t is said that
the building will cost SIS, 900 when COM
pleted.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-23
MOUNTAIN VIEW BURGLARY.
James Smith Jnited at San Jose for
LOotim0 a Cabin.

SAN JOSE, CAL, April 22.-James
Smith has been received at the County
Jail from Mountain View to await exam
ination on charge of burglary. He broke
into cabin belonging to Gus Olson, near
that place yesterday and stole $40 and q
revolver. Smith was seen leaving the
cabin. and Constable Martin at once start
ed on his trail. he was captured in q
creek several miles from the place. When
run down Smith attempted to use the
pistol taken from the cabin, but Con-
stable MARTIN was too quick for him aud
covered him with q shotgun. The pris-
oner is believed to be an ex.convict.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-23
Wine Sacrificed to snn.fy . Judgment

SAN JOSE, CAL. April 22.-In order to
satisfy judgment held by the First Ma
tional Bank against Werner Menke. an
insoivent debtor. Public Administrator
Secord has sold 5000 gallons of wine at
13H cents gallon to August Petzold of
lach- Bundschu Wine Company at 12I1
cents per gallon. The wine is of LAST
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-23

Brings a man down to q bedrock condi-
tion. He is really the sem blance of a
man-he Is man who has been dis
counted-yes, cut off from the pleasuree
and enjoyments OF life. He is shy and
bashfuI, nervous and irritable. Every
thing frets him, everything goes against
him. he has no confidence in himself, and
has no confidence in others. What can
you say TO such q hollow-cheek victim
what can you do to give him the brace and
vim of vigorous manhood 2
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-23
CTOSSmal'S Specific MiXtQP1

With THIS remedy persons'ean cure them selves
without the least exposure, change OF diet, or
change in application to business The medicine
contains nothing that Is OF the least injury the
constitution. ASK our druggist for IL. Price, 81
. bottle.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-23

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
gists refund the money If il fails TO cure. 25c.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-23

years vintage and the price is considered
remarkably low. as the same wine sells at
~ cents per gallon IN the market.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-23

fosfhfot Pastinse at San Rdfael.
SAN RAFAEL, CAL, April pa
prize Ugh: took place here last night be-
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-23
WrighrS Indian Veaetable Pills

Are acknowledged by thousands of persons who
have used them for over forty years TO cure
5 OK HEADACHE, GIDDINESs, CUNSTIPA-
TION, orpd Liver, Weak stomach, Pimples and
purify the blood.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-23
M ''s1ps s.,,

Hudyan. Hudyan is the real cure TO,
wasting or draining disorders. Hudyan
cures. no matter how utterly lost the pa
tient may feel. Hudyan is discovery
made by the doctors of Hudson Medical
lame. and no one can get Hudyan except
by applying to the Hudson doctors.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-23
DISEASED nxu
Hudson Medical Institute
Ellis. Market and Stockton Sts.

BLOOD POISON-The nrst, secondary and
BLOOD POISON-,ertiary form of Blood
BLOOD POISON-Poson is shoyn In copper
BLOOD POIsON-eolored spots. p.mplss, dry,
BLOOD POISON-parched, itching skin. The
BLOOD P0iSON-reiiable cure for this 10 the
BLOOD POISON-30day Cure.
CIRCULARS FREE.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-24
Public Entertai nment.

serial story based on the German Refor-
nation has been dramatized and extensively
advertised. We believe that Its various parts
embrace great variety of scenes, including
the tableaux, the pantomime, the spectacular,
the theatrical, the oratorical, the musical.
The professional or skilled performers and
lecturers who compose the company proper
are believed to be excellent performers,
while the simple parts are taken by pretty
young ladies Of our own city. who a re added
to give interest to the scene and to brighten
the occasion.
The managers are nice people, possessed OF
excellent business qualities, as Is evidenced
by their plan of procedure. They generally
bring satisfactory results for the company
and usually suitably reward the home people
who undertake to chaperone the entertain
ment. We believe their plan is about In this
way: They make arrangements to visit o
city under the auspices OF some church. This
ensures full house and procures the lowest
rate of expense. In order to fill out the pro-
gram young ladies representing nearly al
the families are provided with good places
such as nuns, statuary, tableauX or otner
important factors in the show. Whatever
prejudice may exist against theatricals or
operas is banished by the appearance OF our
own Protestant young ladies, on the scene as
nuns, and the community, as a whole. turns
| out to greet the company.
The company as now organized is TO come
| to Abbeville under the auspices OF the.Pres'
byterian ladies, and this OF itself Is guaran
lee that this troupe is unobjectionaole ana
that the play will come up to the highest re-
quirements.
The advantages OF cooperation show are
two-fold. Itraises money for the church and
it puts money into the pockets OF lecturers,
or other public performers.
The double purpose has double effect, and
is sure TO bring In full houses. If man
wants TO help the church-(and nearly every
body does help the church)-or II the citizen
wants to help the travelling stranger, or If he
Is purely selfish and wants to see the show
for the good there is in 1t, he can go to COM
bination show, with perfect certainty that
at least a part OF his money will 60 into the
the right place.
The recent excellent lectures which we
heard In the Court House delighted our peo-
pie at the time, and they are now anxious FOR
another chance TO see or 10 hear something
that will be elevating and refining. Ihey
don't care what becomes OF one half the mon
ey so long as the other half goes TO theIchurch
The fact is, great many people love to help
the church while giving strangers most
pleasant and profitable reception.
Speaking for the Press and Banner this
newspaper knows nothing at all Of the merits
of this particular show, except that its pur-
nose Ia two.foid. to help the company and 10
| help the church.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-24
New Road to the Promised Land.

Through the efforts of our most efficient
County Supervisor Capt. John Lyon, new
road has been opened from Abbevlle leading
to Coles mill. The bridge across Long Cane
has been finished by the contractor, and the
road has been put in readiness for use by the
convicts. The bridge is high one, and will
likely Withstand all the freshets that may
come. The new road is one OF the very best,
II not the best. leading from Abbeville. Al
ready wagons have been coming TO this
market that formerly went elsewhere for sup
plies.
The distance from Coles mill has been re-
duced from nine miles over the old route 10
five miles over the new route.
The road has been needed for about hun
dred years, and the town and country owe
Capt Lyon q vote Of thanks for opening up
the new highway.
Our merchants being wide.awake will not
neglect the rew field from which to receive
customers. Low prices, good goods. and fair
treatment will bring big business from the
Promised Land.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-24
A Mothers Opportunity.

The mother who always sends ser
want to put the children to bed, or who
allows them to go upstairs alone, loses
d rare opportunity for learning thelr
true characters. In the subdued light
after the prayer has been said and the
son or daughter is tucked into bed, the
mother will find them in MOOD for
condolences. 1t is easy for them 10
make confessions Of naughtlness or TO
tell their small victories over bad
habit. This begets confidence between
parent and child, and strengthens them
in future efforts to do right. The er-
rors which have been learned by con-
tact with other children may be cor
rected more easily at this bedtime hour
than in the restlessnessi OF daylight,
when it is more difficult to hold
child's attention. The mother, too, Of
ten sees the relation of things more
clearly. Perhaps she finds that she her
self has not been without fault in the
governing of the children. BY mutual
explanations and apologies, if need be,
everything can be made right, and
new day begun with better under
standing Of each other. Let her not
hesitate to apologize if she has been
hastily unjust. There is no danger OF
lowering herself in the eyes OF her
children by such a course OF action,
and she will find them more ready TO
ask her forgiveness when occasion re-
quires.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-24
The Situation In Charleston.

1t is hard for a man at this distance to un-
derstand the true condition of the liquor bus.
iness in Charleston, and it is equally hard to
understand the public sentiment Of the peo.
pie, as judged by their utterances. 1t Is said
that the preachers and the blind tigers iaVor
the administration OF the dispensary by
Chief Martin OF the metropolitan police.
This combination of preachers and the IL
licit liquor sellers is equalled only by the
alignment OF prohibitionists with sa-
loon keepers in opposition TO the dispensary.
We confess that we do not understand these
combinations.
At this distance, we do not know exactly
what is wanted In Charleston. One set OF
people alleges that Martin is not enforcing the
law, and that in hundreds OF places In the
city liquor may be had. They seem TO be op'
posed to Martin, and we would in fer that they
believe he is inefficient.
Another is are demanding the removal. OF
the metropolitan police for the reason that
the law will be better enforced.
To add to the confusion, while still further
complcating matters. the grand jury refuses
to find true bills against those who are
charged with selling liquor unlawfully.
AS a simple request Of the people for home
rule, this newspaper would be glad to see the
request granted. The request on Its face ap-
pears to be o reasonable one.
But when the grand juries of Charleston re-
use TO allow unlawful liquor sellers to be put
upon trial in the courts, it would seem that
Charleston is seeking TO defy the laws OF the
State, and so make Its constitution and stat
utes of no effect.
The request to remove the police under such
circumstances should not receive considera-
tion.
Tho Governor should investigate the
charges OF inefficiency which are made
against Chief Martin. The charges are either
true or not true. If true he should be remov-
ed. II untrue it is due to him that he be al
lowed to defend himself.
If Chief Martin needs further help. let him
have 1t. At any rate, let the Governor heed
the charges. Remove Martin. or else rein :
force him, so that the Illicit liquor dealers
may at least be little cautious in disposing
OF their fluids.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-24
Bishop Turner's Advice.

Bishop Turner of the African NJ. E. Church !
quoted as publishing in church paper there
words 10 the members of his church:
"Let every negro In this country who has q
spark OF manhood in him supply his house
with one. two or three guns. or with seven
or sixt shooter, and I advise him 10 Keep
them loaded and ready for immediate use
and when bis domicile is invaded by bloody
lynchers or any mob. day or night, Saooath
or week day turn loose your misSlies OF dea San
sand giblets.
1--WE have had it in our minds to say this
for over seven years, but on account OF Epls'
copal status we hesltated to express ourselves
thus fearing it might meet with the disappro'
vsl has done nothing TO stay the fiendlsn
mprderers who stalk abroad and are exter,
hereafter we shall preach it. speak 1t. talk IL,
and write 1t.
"Again we say, get guns. negroes! Getguns
and may God give you good aim when you
shoot"
II Bishop Turner had advised his young
men TO restrain themselves, TO observe the
laws Of the church and the statutes OF the
state be might stop lynching. The Reverend
Bishop, it would seem, has much to say
against lynching, but not a word do we see
that he has said: against the assaults upon
women, the only crime that brings on
q Iynching. If Bishop Turner would save
the young men OF his race from being lynch
ed, he must teach them to respect the laws OF
God and man. Up to this time we know Of no
man, white or black, who has laid violent
hands on a woman and lived. II Bishop
Turner desires 10 lead a band OF negroes in de
tense Of an assaulter upon women, he might
bring trouble.
Neither a white man nor a negro, may ex
ftar ox,ip loil oil ho ndc np
q woman. Beasts that lie in wait to assault q
defenseless woman, should meet the fate tina,
has been meted out to others. To kill such
men is to discharge q duty TO morality. to
christian religion, and to the civilization o.
the times. But let assaulters Of women ge,
their guns and pistols. Men who contem
plate this crime will likely need them, though
1t might be we'll for them TO understand thai
they are sure TO Iaeet their deserts, guns or nc
guns.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-24
Financiers and Statesmen.

The average statesmen now has a chance
for enlightening the people on the subject Of
the tariff.
AS rule these learned financiers do not
discuss the financial question of the country
as a whole. They simply sail into the tariff,
and:whine little about free silver; or look
wise as owl, II they talk OF the runious ef-
feet of the gold standard. The beauties so
cheap money is explained by sneers at the
standard:money Of all the civilized countries
OF the world.
But IL is OF the tariff branch of finances
that We are talking of particularly. The
tariff is perfectly awful, according TO their
way of thinking.
The are two ways OF making the public ex-
penditures and the revenues come together.
Either reduce the appropriations, or else
raise more money.
IT, in the wisdom OF Congress, the appro-
priations cannot be reduced, then we must
raise the money. How can we do 1t? Cleye.
land sold bonds, and he has been roundly
abused. Mckinley proposes to raise the
money by increasing the tariff duties on
imported goods.
We can't always sell bonds 10 meet the cur
rent expenses.
If we can't induce Congress to reduce the
appropriations, then we do not see how we
are to get the money, except in the tariff
duties.