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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01
Jack Frost and Floods
Have Ruined the
Crops.
Peaches Will Be Very Scarce
in Delaware This
Year.
by Sending Many Carloads
to the East.

NEW YORK, N. Y, April 3O.-The
dam age to the fruit crop is the topic of
considerable correspondence among fruit
men here since reports of the freeze of
April 20 were received. The Fruitman's
Guide and Fruit Trade Journal will give
prominence tomorrow to summary of
the reports from all parts of the country.
These and letters to merchants differ so
greatly that conservative fruitme en- re-
fuse TO hazard opinions yet on the actual
condition of the crop.
From Delaware ruin OF from 25 to 80
per cent of the crop Is reported. Seaford.
Del, seems to have suffered most, one
report saying that all the blossoms in he
vicinity had been killed. 1t is conserva-
lively estimated there will not be over
quarter of crop in Sussex County, Del.
E. l.. Godsell estimates the loss in the
East at 81 600, 900 and considers the year
will be similar 10 1890, when he sold 500
carloads of California fruit here at the
average price of $1400. The average since
then has been about 5000.
According to the Fruit Trade Journal
the peach crop of Delaware; for the last
four years has been: 1893, 4,9s2 082 bask-
cts; 1894, 8, 100, 600; 1895, 2. 400, GOO; 1896.
3,513, 700. One estimate for 1897 is ], 500, 900
baskets.
While tbs new wood growth for the last
year was in many instances only from
four to six inches, many orchards had an
immense number of blossoms and were
able to stand considerable loss by frost.
The June fail of peaches must be consid-
cred in all estimates of the crop, but there
is no way of predicting what it will be.
Aside from the freeze OF April 20 the
Georgia fruit crops have been killed by
the weather. The severe cold in Decen,-
Der caused considerable damage in New
England and Northern New York. Very
little damage has been reported vet in
New Jersey or along the Hudson River,
and dealers are looking to these localities
for the seasons supply. When the Jersey
crop failed last year Michigan sent about
a hundred carloads of fruit, and there are
so far fine prospects for crop from that
State this year.
While especial stress is laid On the in
jury to peach orchards. all summer fruits
have suffered about alike. Early berry
blossoms, esp 'cially straw berries, are en-
tirely destroyed. All early vegetables in
the zone of the freeze were cut down, but
many will come up again or be replaced
with later varieties
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01
Fatal Combat Between
Pleasant Valley
HalfbreedS.
William George WorSted in a
Duel Fought in His
Tepee.
Resented an Attack Made Upon
His SQuaW by a Visiting
Buck.

GRASS VALLEY, CAL, April S0.-
breed Indians, who live in Pleasant
Valley, fought duel to the death at an
early hour this morning near Glennbrook
Park. on the Nevada City road. George
was literally Gu. to pieces by his antago.
mist, eight great gashes being found on
his body, together with mum Der of minor
cuts
When Coroner hooking visited the
scene of the tragedy this morning he
found the dead haifbreed lying on the
ground and beside the body was seated
the widow, moaning and weeping
piteously. In broken English she told
the officer of the tragedy that had resulted
in tho death of her husband. They had
been camping for two weeks at that place.
Frank Tom and his wife visited their
camp last night and remained until this
morning. For some reason, which the
squaw could not make plain, Tom had
attacked her this morning and began to
belabor her as is the custom among the
men of his tribe when the women do any
thing which displeases them. George
came to her assistance and the battle
began.
The visiting halfbreed was armed with
bowie-knife and this he used with
deadly effect on George, who had gone TO
the attack with club as his only weap pom.
The widowed squaw says that the battle
lasted for over an hour, her husband keep
ing up the unequal contest until he fell ex-
hausted from loss of blood. dying in few
minutes The nature and the number OF
his wounds are evidence that he put up a
most stubborn resistance, and the wonder
is that he could have continued the fight
wounded as he was. Toms knife had
twice penetrated his lungs and there were
gashes in the abdomen and throat and
over the heart.
After the killing Tom and his wife re-
manned at the camp until another Indian
came along and with him they departed.
This afternoon he was arrested by Under
Sheriff Maggie, Marshal Loehr, Constable
Townsend and W. Wollord on Clipper
Gap road, eleven miles from Grass Valley.
He submitted to arrest quietly and was
brought to town and lodged in Jail. The
prisoner is sullen and refuses to utter a
WORD concerning his crime. Beyond few
bruises, evidently inflicted with the club
in the hands of the other hafbreed, he
was not injured during the combat.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01
STOCKTON EMBEZZLEMENT CASE.
Murderer and Suicide, Arrested
on Serious Cb0r0e

STOCKTON, CAL, April 30.-Attorney
J. G. Swinnerton last evening swore to
complaint drawn up by himself, charg-
ing Alexander Kleupfer and his nephew,
John Henry Keupfer, with embezzle-
ment. 1t was shown to District Attorney
Nutter, who after reading it told the
complaining lawyer that he was certainly
entitled to a conn plant if the allegations
could be substantiated. Justice Parker
issued warrant upon it, the instrument
was placed in the hands of Sheriff Cum
ninsham. and no time was lost in carry
ing out its mandate.
The Sheriff of San Francisco was at
once telepnoned to arrest Alexander
kleupfer before he should start for his
home in Dakota, and the Sheriff of Ala
media County was also asked to apprehend
the nephew, whose home is in Alameda.
This morning Deputy Sheriff Black left
for the metropolis with the warrant and
will return with the Kleupfers, who will
have to stand trial here on a serious
charge.
The alleged EN- bezzlement grew out of
the attempt on the part Of the kleupfers
to avoid paying Swinnerton his retainer
for the defense O. Charles Francis
Kleupfer, the New Hope murderer and
suicide.
As has been stated in THE CALL before,
shortly before the dav he hanged himself
Kleupfer gave his brother, Alexander
Kleupfer, an order for $1,000. which was
on deposit in bank. The brother, after
the prisoners death. claimed that the
money was an absolute gift, and he has
refused to pay Swinnerton the balance
claimed to be due him for his services in
the case up to the time that Kleupfer
committed suicide.
IN the complaint Swinuerton alleges
that Alexander Kleupfer and his nephew,
John Henry Kleupfer, have wIllfully,
fraud ulently and feIoniously converted
to their own use the money which he
claims was due him as q retainer, and
which he alleges was given to the brother
in trust with the understanding that he
(the attorney was to have been paid out
of the amount.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01

HiIltng 10 Fact Joe Choynskt against
Bob fttzsiu1 mons.

NEW YORK, N. Y, April 30-"Par-
son" Davies evidently intends to secure
match with Fitzsimmons for Choynski
if possible. To-day Al Smith received a
check for $1,000 from the "Parson." drawn
on local bank, and the following COM
munication: Having read a number of
articles in the daily papers 10 the effect
that Fitzsimmons, the champion heavy
weight of the world, has recon-
sidered his decision as to retiring from
the ring, l inclose $1,000 in support of the
following challenge: | will match
Choynski against Fitzsimmons for $4,000
a side and the heavy weight champion
ship OF the world, the match to be under
Marquis of Queen sherry rules to finish
before the CLUB Offering the largest purse.
| would be pleased to meet the champion
or his representative in New York about
May g. and if he Will notify us We will
meet him at any time and place he may
name. l will then be prepared to sign
articles and make 3 further deposit.
Davies writes ii Choynski loses the con-
test with Denver Smith the foregoing
challenge will have to be declared null.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01
ROMEYN-O FEUD.
Thorough Sitting of Charges aud Co
ter Chdrges Ordsred.

t"oTOhOH oDfng OF ChuT0eS una CONh-
ter Charges Ordsred.
ATLANTA, GA, April 30.-The War
Department has ordered the court-martial
investigating the charges against Captain
Romeyn continued Indefinitely. The ex-
act meaning OF this order is unknown, but
there is very general belief that the de-
partment is growing weary of the scandals
emanating from its garrisons and will
make this investigation sufficiently thor
ough to discourage any future repetition
OF them.
Colonel Porter, acting commandant,
when asked tonight who was going to be
tried through with Romevn replied: Il
don know. l have received charges of
various sorts and have forwarded them to
my superiors. There seems little doubt
that one OF the first duties of the recon-
vened court will be to Try Lieutenant
O'Brien on the couhter-charges preferred
by Captain Romeyn."
These affect nearly the entire military
career OF o Brien. The statute of Iimita-
ton will bar the most interesting portions
OF O'Brlen's experiences in Japan, where
he occupied the responsible post of OBJ.
server-in- chief for the army during the
war between Japan and China. The
charles against O'Brien, which are adj.
mitted to come within the jurisdiction of
the court, narrate some lively episodes of
his Life since he came to Fort Mcpherson.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01
LAWGNE IS STILL CHAMPION.
Steps Eddie connohy IN Eleven Rounds,
kfter the Hottest Battle He
Ever Fouobt

NEW YORK, n. Y, April 30-George
Lavigne is still The uEdisputed lightweight
champion OF the world. In glove fight
toni. hit, replete with interesting features,
he succeeded in stopping Eddie Connolly
OF ST. John, n. B., in eleven rounds.
Unlike several aspiring pugilis,s who
have confronted the champion in the past,
Connolly showed no inclination to sprint
around the ring in an effort to stay
through the twenty-five rounds, but stood
up like a man anxious 10 win or be de-
cisively beaten. For the first four ROUNDS
Connolly put up the hottest argument
ever experienced by Lavgne. he out
boxed the Saginaw wonder, punishlng
him severely, and those ignorant OF the
phenomenal strength and pugnacity 0!
Lavigne believed he would be mpelled
to bite the dust.
Lavigne did not alter his well-known
methods particle. He never let up IN
his vicious attacks until Connolly was
hopelessly beaten. the New Brunswick
man clearly demonstrated that he Is
very clever two handed boxer and plucky
to a fault for in the last round, when re-
peatedl v knocked down by wicked smashes
On the law, he stubbornly refused to take
advantage of the usual time limit and
staggered quickly to his feet. Had he
used better Judgment Ne Woulo surrey nnNo
been able TO continue when the bell for
the twelfth round rang, but even in such
an event he had absolutely no chance 20
win. This point was readily appreciated
by his seconds, who prevented his sustain
irg further injury by throwing up the
sponge
Lavigne never fought better. He was
trained 10 the hour, possessed the strength
of lion and put so much steam behind
his blows that it is a wonder how his op-
ponent stood up SO long. Lavigne laughed
heartily as his friends cheered and tried
to grip his blood stained gloves in hearty
congratulations. Connolly was heart
broken over his downfall, and when his
seconds pulled off his gloves he burst into
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01
STANFORD rs. BERKELEY.
How the College Teams Mn Line Up for
tho Baseball Match To-

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CAL. April
30.-Stanford and Berkeley will settle the
university championship tomorrow in
San Francisco. Each team has won one
victory and has prscticed steadily since
the last game. II Berkeley wins it will
be the first year she has ever won the
championship, while Stanford on the other
hand is just as anxious to maintain her
good standing on the baseball diamond.
A hotly contested game is therefore as
sured.
Beckett, 700, will pitch for Stanford, and
he is now in excellent form. This is the
first year he has ever pitched for a team,
and his work shows much promise. Dur
ing the last few evenings of practice he.has
pitched several good games. Jeffs, Strohn,
Thompson and Wight have also shown up
well in: practice.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01

The tragedy near Sanger last Tuesday
night, in which James Brooks, mad with
love for the girl made a desperate at
tempt to murder Miss Neoma Oualls and
her mother in their home at night and
then kill himself, is still uppermost in the
minds of the people of Fresno The ter
rible resolution of the insane lover to take
life, and the manner in which he stole
into the house, where the two defsnseless
women were sleeping, and shot them,
supply an unusual chapter in the crimi-
nal history OF the county His intended
victims will recover. 1t probably was for
tunate that the fend ended his own
career, for the neighbors of the Qualls
would surely have dispatched him in
summary manner had he lived
In the accom- panying illustration the up-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01
DEMAND An ACCO
Heir of the Late Elexer Frost Bring
Action In Court.


ActtOn In Court.
SAN JOSE, CAL, April 3O.-Judge Hy-
land to-day issued citation directing
Mrs. Dora Frost Winter and Mrs. Sarah
Wissman, executives of the es tate of th e
late Elezer Frost, to appear IN court on
May IA to render an account or show
cause why they do not do so in the adj
ministration of the Frost estate. This
action was taken on petition of Mrs. Mary
Laederich and Mrs. Mary Taylor, daugh-
tiers of the testator. 1t is alleged in the
petition that the petitioners are in iorm ed
and believe that Mrs. Frost Winter, who
is the widow of Elezer Frost, and her hus-
band contemplated taking journey East.
ami that as they have all TIE papers per-
tanning to the administration of the estate
in their possession, their trip will tend to
prevent the rendering of an account.
No account has been rendered since last
July, and the petitioners are DESTROYS that
an accounting should be made. The es-
tate is valued at SIPS, 900, and is divided
among about twenty heirs.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01

one of its beauties being that it cannot be
soiled so easily.
Although not recognized as a regular
holiday this year. Junior day was OBJ
served with the regular farce last night
the appearance of the Annual to-day and
the unior hop this evening.
The hop, although not as we'll attended
as that OF last year, was an enjoyable
affair. The programme consisted of
twenty numbers-two- steps and waltzes
Observation-Disclosures the extras. Encina
gymnasium was handsomely decorated
and dancing continued until late hour.
Light refreshments were served.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01
ftle, Article, of Incorporation.

SAN JOSE. CAL. April 3O.-The fine
property of Mrs. Hayes Chynoweth and
her sons, E. A. and ]. o, Hayes, has been
merged into corporation, and articles in
cooperating the Hayes-Chynoweth Com
pany were filed with the County Clerk
to-day. The organization is capitalized at
$3.50, 600 and is to exist fifty years. Its
objects are to engage in manufacturing,
mining, fruit-gro wing and a general COM
mercial business. The following directors
are named: E. A. Hayes, j. o. Hayes,
Mrs. Nj. II. Chynoweth, Mrs. NJ. b. Hayes
and G. L. Hayes, all of Edenvale.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01
The makeup OF the two teams will be !:

ford and Berkeley will be played to-mor-
row on the California club courts. Mein
and Magee are TO represent the blue and
gold. The cardinal side is TO be upheld
by Pitcher '9S, Freeman '99, and possibly
McGilvray '99. The doubles are scheduled
to come off in the morning, and Freeman
and Picher, will form Stanford's team.
If three games instead of five determine
this contest, Freeman will also play in the
singles. The reason of this arrangement
is that the clever tennis player is needed
in the baseball game in the afternoon.
At any event Freeman will be given a
quantity of exercise that only a strong
man could endure.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01

saws: 1t certainly looks as if yacht of
some kind should be built for that pur-
pose We hope that after-diLner enthu-
sasm will not override the judgment and
discretion which we have learned by ex-
perience is necessary in challenging for
the cup.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01
O,I thu Bnn Field

PHILADELPHIA PA, April 80. - Phila-
delphia 5, Brooklyn 2.
BALTIMORE, MD, April 30.-Baltimore 5,
New York 3.
WASHINGTON, D. G., April 30.-Washing-
ton 3, Boston 3.
LOUISVILLE. KY, April 3O.-Louisville 3,
Chicago2.
ST. LOUIS, NO., April 3O.-St. Louis A, Cleve-
land ID.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01
Failed to Provide for III, Fnm;fv

SAN JOSE. CAL, April 3O.-Dan Bernal,
a bootblack, was arrested to-day on a
charge of failure to provide the common
wants OF life for his wife and fve-year-old
child. The complainant is his wife, No
rissa Bernal. The woman says her nus
band has money in the bank and is amply
able to provide for them. Justice DIVER
Sc; his trial for May 10. He was released
on 500 bail
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01
Anderson Child Injured.

ANDERSON, CAL. April 3O-The three.
year. old daughter OF ]. T. Black. foreman
of the Anderson brickyard, was severely in
jured this afternoon by being caught in
the tumble rod of a horsepower pump
One of the chlld's arms was broken in two
places ana its entire body was badly
bruised. 1t is not believed that the child
was injured internally and it may re-
cover.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01
As Minister to Greece.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 30.-It is
unofficially announced that the President
has decided to appoint Isaac +. Hopkins
of Georgia as Minister to Greece.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01

John ID. Sprec6ets IN Washington.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 30-John
D. Spreckels, son of Claus Spreckels. ar
rived to help the crusade for the abroga-
ton of the Hawaiian treaty by means of
the Dingley bill provision.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01
FRIGH7FW EARTHQUAKES.
Ar of the LssWard ISLANDS CONFUSED for
Week-Hundreds of lives Sad
to Have Been Lost.

NEW YORK, n. Y, April 30.-The
Aerald's Kingston (Jamaica) special says:
News has just been received of an awful
series OF earthquakes throughout the chain
of Leeward Islands, causing reported
loss of hundred; of lives. All the islands
in the group are said TO have been affected.
Many buildings collapsed during the most
serious shock, which occurred yesterday
morning and lasted forty seconds. Mont
serrat. one of the smaller islands, has
been the worst sufferer. The shocks be-
gan last Friday, continuing throughout
the week. The inhabitants of the islands
are in state of the widest panic. Accom-
panying the earthquake was tidal wave
which, it is reported. wrecked many craft.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01

Appointed by Me GoUcrnor.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, April 30.-Gov.
ernor Budd has appointed William A.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01
Suggesfiom to British Yaohtsmem.

LONDON, Enc, April 30.-Field, dis
cussing the talk at a recent dinner OF the
Royal Ulster Yacht Club regarding chal-
lenge for the race for the Americas cup,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01
Shamus O'Br

Is splendidly criticized in News Letter.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-01

Ryan OF Los Angeles member of the
Board of Commissioners of Building and
l. IAN Associations
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-25
DID NOT COMPLY,
Milwaukee Has Not Given FairmOnt
What 1t Wants.

The railroad and warehouse COM
mission yesterday filed with the senate
a reply to Senator Dunn's resolution
in reference to the train service on the
Southern Minnesota. The commission
held conference with the officials of
the company and suggested that the
train which now leaves Jackson at
7:1O in the morning should start at
2:35 in the morning and connect with
another train, SO that passengers could
reach st. Paul at II o'clock in the morn
ing. Another change suggested was
that the freight train now leaving
Austin for the west in the evening
train on the l. and NJ. division leaving
st. Paul at 4:50 in the afternoon ana
have passenger coach attached, so
that passengers leaving st. Paul at
that time could reach Austin and Jack
son that evening. The company ac-
ceded to the latter proposition, but de-
clined the former, because it is an in
terState train.
The commission suggested an extra
train from jackson to Austin, but the
company said the business would not
justify such expense.
vOluminous correspondence be-
tween the commission and the officials
failed to develop anything new and
the commission states in it's report that
it has no power to enforce any changes
Senator Dunn characterized the re-
port as a fat refusal to comply with
the request from his constituents and
asked that it be laid on the table for
the present
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-25
FIRE MARSHAL BILL,
Hearing Will Be Had Upon 1t This
Afternoon.

The senate finance committee will
hear arguments at noon today ON the
Stebbins fire marshal bill. The mar
shaPs duties will be to inspect all build
ings in the state, to require the removal
of explosives and other inflammabIe
material; to reduce fire risks; investi-
gate causes and origins of fires, and,
wherever necessary, go into judicial in
vestigation to discover incendiaries and
bring them to a'strict accounting for
their deeds, through the process Of the
criminal courts.
Minnesota collects $165,O00 :. year
from the fire insurance companies,
which amount goes into the general
fund of the state. That is the highest
amount levied by any state in the
Union, and even New York, with it's
greatest number of premium payers
pays less rate. The other states ex-
pend all the way from $4,000 to $780,
600 for the maintenance of the insur-
ance department and fire marshal.
Minnesota spent from $4,000 to $4,000 for
that purpose, the last named sum being
the highest that was ever paid here
There were more than 100 fires OF
unknown origin in st. Paul and Min
neapolis during the past twelve months,
aggregating more than $4,000, 900 Of
losses. In Massachusetts the fire mar
shall in 1895, convicted eighty persons on
the charge of arson, all of which were
final convictions. Minnesota practical
ly has convicted none