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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-23

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The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07
STOLE TWO TEETH
FROM HER MOUTH
Portland Thugs Profit by
a Woman's Peculiar
Fad.
Mrs. Calvin of San Francisco
Loses Her Incisors Set
With Diamonds.
Is Chloroformed by the Culprits. Who
Then Use a Pair of Den
lists Forceps.

PORTLAND, Or, March 6.-Mrs. CAL
vim, whose husband is engaged in the
commission business in San Francisco,
came to Portland to visit her sister about
four weeks ago. This week she uncere-
moniously took her departure for home.
which fact caused considerable surprise
among her acquaintances here. Repeated
inquiries as to her action brought to light
the details of a most daring and peculiar
robbery.
Mrs. Calvin, who is handsome woman,
became few years ago victim OF fad
that prevailed at that time. She had two
valuable diamonds set in her upper front
teeth, so that when she parted lips in a
smile the sparkling gems shone resplen-
dently. Her peculiar adornment at
tracted considerable attention while here,
for it was something out of the ordinary.
Mrs. Calvin was alone in her sisters
house last Monday afternoon when the
doorbell rang. She answered the sum
mons and admitted two men, who claimed
they were plum bers sent by the owner to
inspect the house. Mrs. Calvin was lead
jng them to the kitchen, and when in the
dining-room they seized her, placed a
chloroformed handkerchief to her nose
and rendered her unconscious. Then
with forceps they extracted the two teeth
in which the diamonds were set and left
the place.
Mrs. Calvin recovered and summoned
assistance, but refused to allow the police
authorities to take charge of the matter.
obiecting to the notoriety. The following
evening she boarded train for San Fran
ciscn-
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07
Declares the Congressman
Is Considerably in
His Debt.
Political Co.Workers Dispute
Over Obligations Antedating
the Election.
The Man Who Defeated MoLachlan
Accused of Failure TO Repay
Leans.

LOS ANGELES, CAL. March 6.-Last
summer when the Democratic Convention
deadlock in the con test between George S.
Patton and L. j. Rose for the Congress
sional nomination ended in the with
drawal of the principals there was none
so eloquent in behalf of any candidate as
was ]. Marion Brooks in urging upon the
assem- bled faithful the name of Charles A.
Barlow. Barlow had been nominated by
the Populists at San Luis Obispo few
days prior to the Democratic Convention
in this city. Brooks championed Barlow's
fight in the Democratic Convention, and
in speech Of great fervor elaborated on
the wisdom of breaking the deadlock by
indorsing the "Farlner Statesman" The
convention did not agree with Brooks, but
instead nominated Harry Patton. The
latter was afterward relegated and Barlow
was substituted on the Democratic ticket.
His election by small majority followed.
Brooks worked early and late for Hon
est Charley Barlow, and now Brooks il
suing Barlow for $4,000.
Brooks filed his suit here this afternoon.
He alleges that during the past two years
he has loaned Barlow various sums aggre-
eating $1,000, and has also given him ad.
vice and rendered him other valuable SER
vices worth $1,000 more. He, therefore,
asks Judgment against the Congressman
for $4,000
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07
DEATH At MOUNTAIN VIEW.
Mrs. White, Believed BY Her Children to
Be Sleeping, Expires on the Floor
Of Her Home

SANJOSE, CAL, March 6.-Mrs. Thomas
A. White, who resides near Mountain
View, was found dead on the floor of her
home this morning by her little daught
Mrs. White was in Mountain View
shopping yesterday and appeared to be in
good health. She returned home in the
afternoon and shortly afterward fell to
the floor in a fainting condition. There
was no one in the house but four small
children, and they put pillow under
their mothers head and covered her with
some bedclothes. She appeared to be
asleep, so the eldest child put the Others
to bed and watched by her mother. The
little watcher at length retired, thinking
her mother would be all right in the
morning.
When she awoke this morning her
mother was still lying in the same po-
sition. She tried to arouse her and found
her dead.
Neighbors were notified and the Coroner
summoned. Coroner Secord held an in
quest this afternoon. Death resulted from
heart trouble.
The deceased was the wife of Thomas A.
White, chief of the railway mail service
between San Francisco and Ogden. He
was telegraphed to at the latter place to-
day. Mrs. White had resided near
Mountain View for many years and was
about 35 years of age. She leaves four
children, the eldest of which is about 10
years of age.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07
YACHT ROvER'S
PER|LOUS TRIP
Disabled by an Unknown
Craft on the Bay of
San Pablo.
Party of SausalitO Pleasure
Seekers Thrilling Experience
on the Water.
After a Wild and Exciting Race the
Vessel Is Run Upon the Bach
With Its Cabins Flooded.

SAUSALITO, CAL. March 6.-Commo-
dore Charles G. Bruce, owner OF the swift
yacht Rover and one of the Trustees of the
town of Sausalito, had thrilling and per-
ilous experience in San Pablo Bay last
night which would have terminated dis
astrously had not the commander of the
Rover been careful mariner.
The commodore, who'is well known In
yachting circles, being a member OF q
couple OF yachting clubs, invited party
OF five to spend couple OF days with him
on a cruise about the bay in the Rover
Last night while sailing about San Pablo
Bay an unknown craft, which displayed
no lights, crashed into the yacht and stove
hole in it, through which the water
rushed.
In moment the greatest excitement
prevailed aboard and Comm odore Bruce
was unable to ascertain what boat had
caused the collision. After causing the
damage the strange craft disappeared and
the Rover's crew at once set to work to
keep their yacht afoat. After repairing
the damage as best the facilities would
allow Commodore Bruce determined to
make bold attempt to reach Sausalito,
where he could beach the boat. He turned
ITO ucdu dooul, anu tueu COLuucuCeo IdCo
full of excitement.
Under the stiff breeze which was blow.
ing the yacht in its disabled condition,
made good time, but the water was slowly
rising in her cabin. Mr.. Bruce, when
seen to-day, said that they had fearful
tussle, and as evidence showed where his
hands were cut and bruised from his
labors to keep the yacht afoat.
Finally Sausalito was sighted and the
party gave sigh of relief. Straight for
the lights on the waterfront the pretty
yacht was headed. The water had been
pouring in until it was waist Deep and
the com I'm odore lost no time in sending
the boat upon the beach, and their danger
had passed. The party got ashore as soon
as possible. This afternoon the yacht was
bailed out and towed to its moorings near
the San Francisco Yacht Club house.
The damage to the yacht is not great,
but none of the party is desirous of re-
peatlng the thrilling experience. Mr..
Bruce said this afternoon that he had not
learned what sort of a craft hada crshed
into his boat.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07
CUBANS SACK a TOBN.
In a Night Attack They Force the Ga1
risOp to Retreat

In a Night Attack They Force the Gar
rtson to Retreat
HAVANA, CUBA, via Key West, Fla,
March Con the night of the 4th inst,
about o'clock, band of Cuban
patriots entered the important town
of Guines. Havana province, and
with heavy discharges OF musketry
forced the garrison to retreat into their
barracks and the forts surrounding the
town. After taking possession of the
same they overran the town, setting fire
to the houses. After accomplishing their
bold deed they quietly left the town.
In order to appreciate the Importance of
the deed it is necessary to know that
Guines has a population now OF 10000
souls and the garrison exceeds 2000.
Yesterday the parties Of FREDERICK NuneZ
and Emilio Loran, 200 men, Surprised
seventy laborers of the sugar estate
Neptune, near Marcel. Pinar del Rio
province. in the act of cutting cane. All
of them were held as prisoners for couple
OF hours ana finally released after depriv-
ing them of all their clothing.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07
SAN DIEGO TRAGEDY.
Charles II. Mgaard, Tobacco Dealer;
Cuts His Throat With q
Razor

SAN DIEGO CAL, March 6-Charles
H Milgaard, local tobacco dealer, oom
mitted suicide tonight by cutting his
right arm and t.. oat with a razor.
Milgaard had been afflicted for several
years with a cancer on his lower jaw and
neck, and it was intense suffering from
this that led him to take his life. His
only living relative, devoted daughter
q years old, was reading to. him when
she recollected an errand across the
street. She returned in few minutes to
find him gone. Becoming alarmed she
searched and found blood running from
under closet door. She then rushed out
side and called a policeman, who returned
with her. Milgaard's body was found
lying on its side in the closet blood ooz-
ing from four ghastly wounds. A razor
on the floor told the story.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07
LIABILITY or STOCKHOLDERS.
Supreme Court Decides an Appealed Case
Against Kansas Railway
ComD1DE

LOS ANGELES. CAL, March 6.-An i'm
portant decision has been rendered by the
Supreme Court OF this State in the case of
William Ferguson, plaintiff and respond
ent, VS.. M. 81. Sherman, the Electric Rapid
Transit Company ct al, defendants and
appellants, the opinion reaching the Los
Angeles office for filing to-day.
The appeal was from the judgm ent and
order denying a new trial. The plaintiff
pleaded that the defendant, the Electric
Rapid Transit Company, was corpora
ton, organized under the laws of Kansas.
He alleged that judgment had been oo-
tanned in the United States Circuit Court
for the District of Kansas for $7717 80 and
costs; that he caused execution to be
issued out of the court to be levied upon
the property of the company, which was
returned wholly unsatisfied. Then fol-
lowed an averment that under the con-
stituJion and laws of Kansas in such a
case execution may be issued against any
of the stockholders to an extent equal in
amount to the amount OF stock by him
owned, together with any amount unpaid.
The defendants, other than the company,
were sued as stockholders.
The action, then, says the Supreme
Court, is an effort upon the part of the
judgment creditor of the Kansas corpora
ton to enforce against California stock
holders their statutory liability for the
Judgments debt. Appellants contention
was that all of the provisions of the Kan
sas law contemplate special statutory rem
edies given by the laws af another State,
and not consonant with the laws and pro-
cedure of this State, and that such liability
cannot be enforced in this action.
After an elaborate discussion of the
points raised the Supreme Court holds
that the decision of the lower court, hold
ing the stockh holders liable, was correct,
and the judgment and order is affirmed
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07
IMPROVEMENTS IN MARIN.
New and Substantial Buildings Being
Erected in Various Towns in
The County,

MILL VALLEY, CAL, March 6.-There
is the greatest activity in building circles
throughout Marin County. In Mill Valley
q new and artistic store is being erected on
Throckmorton avenue. A residence is be-
ing built by Harry Klyce for D. Woods.
DR.. A. Barkau has let the contract for an
addition to his residence. Captain Henry
Bingham is building house on his Mill
wood property. The construction OF the
new Town Hall will shortly be COM
menced. Vast improvements have Just
been completed on the Payne property.
At Corte MADEIRA a large building has
just been completed. At Larkspur two
buildings are in course OF construction,
one of which will cost about $4,000 at
Tomales, in the northern part or the
county, the advent of the telephone is the
greatest provement that has been made
for some time. At Sausalito there is un-
usual activity. New buildings and I'M
provements are being erected for T. J.
Bass, J. r. Folsom, d. Eustace, E. War
mouth, G. II. Becker and others. at San
Rafael the new market building on Fourth
street, being constructed by Henry Sonn-
tag Is in course of erection. 1t will cos
about $4,000. Other houses are being cont
structed
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07
FRESNO JURORS DISAGREE.
County Officials Again Fail 10 Convict a
Chinese Lottery Proprie-

FRESNO, CAL, March 6.-The difficult
ties which beset the officers of Fresno in
trying to put a stop to the Chinese lot
teries which are running in full blast In
Chinatown were again demonstrated to-
day in the trial of An Lee, Mongol
charged with selling tickets The guilt
OF the defendant was concluslvely proven,
but his attorneys succeeded in arouslng
the prejudices of six of the jurors to such
an extent that they voted for acquittal.
All Lee was represented by three OF the
best attorneys in the city. Deputy Dis
trict Attorney Jones conducted a very
vigorous prosecution. The District At
torney's office has always worked hard to
suppress the lotteries, but has always had
its purposes defeated by the strange con-
duct of jurors.
Some of the acquitting jurors in to-day's
case are known to have been loudest in
criticism of the officers for not putting
stop to the lotteries.
Two witnesses swore to-day that they
went to An Lees place in Chinatown and
each bought a ticket from him. Deputy
Constable Crutcher testified that when he
arrested the defendant the latter pleaded.
Don't arrest me; / sold those two tick
cts. practically confessing his guilt. The
selling and marking of tickets, which he
found All Lee presiding over when he
served the warrant. The officer took pos
session of spindle holding duplicates of
the tickets Lee had sold for the next draw
ing. There were also several books OF
blank tickets.
All this'parap phernalia was shown to the
jury. The defense offered no testimony
and Lees attorneys contented themselves
with arguing before the jury. They
dwelt at length upon the fact that the
we're allowed to sell tickets throughout
the country without molestation. The
lawyers cleverly urged that the Chinese
were being prosecuted. This was their
only defense. The jury was out for an
hour aud half, at the end of which
period it returned to court and announced
its inability to agree, standing six for ac-
Quittal and six for conviction. Justice
st. John then discharged the jury.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07
z,,f,.t 4ocident Near Nana.

NAPA, CAL, March ga horrible acci-
dent occurred at the ranch of Matthew
Moyle, ten miles southwest OF this city.
yesterday afternoon. Henry Moyle aged
18, while driving four horses attached to
large roller weighing 1000 pounds was
thrown to the gronnd and run over by the
roller. His horses had become frightened,
started 10 run, and Moyle was unable to
keep his place on the machine. He was
crushed into the ground, his head was
mangled and half dozen bones were
broken. He is now paralyzed from the
neck down, being able to move only one
arm slightly. The physicians in attend
ance say he may possibly live, but If so be
will undoubtedly be paralyzed. He is still
alive, but in great agony.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07
UTAH INDIANS WARLiKE.
Reported Uprising of Uncompahers Red
skins to Resist Encro0ching

SALT LAKE, URAH, March 6-There
are wild rumors ahoat tonight to the ef-
feet that the Indians on the Uncompahgre
reservation in Eastern Utah are up in
arms over the invasion of their land by
party of white men who recently left Salt
Lake in order that they might be the first
on the scene should the bill opening the
Congress.
The reservation is in an isolated section,
and Price, Utah, on the Rio Grande West
ern Railway, over 100 miles distant, is the
nearest telegraph station. Through this
station all messages to the Government
from the agency and fort 60 The operator
at Price refuses to either emphatically
deny or confirm the report.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07
STEEL MIL TO REOPEN.
Wheels of Los Angeles Plant win Soon
Turn Again After Months of
idIe1ess

LOS ANGELES, CAL, March 6.-The
Los Angeles Iron and Steel Mill is to re-
sumo operations on greater scale than
ever. Several months ago this concerns
failure was the one topic of interest in
business circles. The mill was built two
years ago at a cost of $4,000 1t temployed
eighty men and did profitable business
until the steel billet and rail pool caused
trouble last summer.
Strenuous efforts are now being made to
put the mill in operation again. The steel
billet pool burst, and with the prospect
of railway connection with Salt Lake and
a speedy construction OF a adeep-sea har Dor
the steel men are gaining courage.
1t is planned to build an addition to the
present plant, to be used in the making Of
steel billets. which have hitherto been i'm
ported. This addition would cost $50, ,O00
Local capitalists are becoming interested,
and it may not be long until the smoke
again issues from the chimneys of the big
rolling-mill on Mateo street.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07

on the estate of Costomada ana the re-
naming part of the column entered Man
zanlllo in the greatest disorder, proving
how serious the defeat was.
In spite of the art of snatching victory
from defeat in which the Spanish official
reports 80 greatly excel, General Vara del
Rey is obliged to confess his disaster.
though finding an excuse in the superior
numbers of the Cubans and the advantage
OF their position.
In his report, known at Manzanlllo,
though probably it will not be published
In Havana, he says that his column was
only 1900 men strong and estimates the
Cubans at over 5000.
The Spanish dead, he says, were 5OO,
and he adds that Notwithstanding he was
obliged to retire the losses OF the 1nsur-
gents were also severe.
The battle turned against the Spanlards
when General Vara del Rey tried to cross
on his way to Manzanillo the river Buey
notwithstanding the heavy fire from the
Cuban rifles and two cannon, one r.
FOUNDER, which caused terrible slaughter.
While crossing the river all was disorder
and confusion among the Spanlards, and
he could not reply to the volleys OF their
foes. Nearly all their horses wers drowned
and they had to abandon the more I'M
portant part of the convoy they were es-
corting.
A small bridge of wood of which they
availed themselves broke down, and with
it one of the Spanish cannon sank to the
bottom Of the river. Other cannon were
left on the shore, and were captured by
the Cubans.
On the other side OF the river General
Vara del Rey found another Cuban
column waiting for him. In the state of
panic and confusion in which his troops
complete their victory.
General Vara del Rey himself narrowly
escaped capture.
In this situation the Spaniards decided
to abandon the rem mainder of the convoy
which they succeeded in taking across the
river, and they hastened their march to
Manzanillo.
As the object of the Cubans was to seize
the convoy, the fight ended there. 1t
lasted eight hours. The Spaniards took
two hours to cross the river, and they be-
haved with great courage during all the
battle. Not single Spanish soldier de-
serted.
All who did not reach Manzanillo were
left, killed or wounded, on the field. The
battle was directed by General Calixto
in person, though the real success he OBJ
tanned was in great part due to the skill
of his chief of staff, Colonel Mario
Menocal.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07
Enters Napa journalism.

NAPA, CAL. March George E. Col
we'll produced mild sensation to-day by
the publication of the initial number of
The Reflector, weekly devoted in part to
personal journalism. In this num Der Drs.
Gardner, Smith and Stice, and Secretary
John T. Johnston of the Napa Asylum
are assailed. Judge Ham, Sheriff McKen-
zie andAttorneys Bserstecher, Barstow and
King are scored, while Governor Budd is
roasted" for appointing A. j. Clunie In
surance Commissioner instead OF II. G.
Gesford, whom ne originally appointed to
succeed Higgins.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07
SANGUILLY'S DEEP GRATITUDE.
Hardly Realizes That He IL Agatm a
Free Nan.


NEW YORK, N. Y, March 6.-General
Julio Sangullly. who was released recently
by the Spaniards after two years in Ca
banas fortress at Havana, arrived in this
city at 2 clock this afternoon. He was
met in Jersey City by 200 Cuban sympa-
thizers, among whom were his brother,
Manuel Sanguilly, and Mrs. General Ca
lixto Garcia wife of the famous Cuban
General. Sanguilly was accompanied by
his wife, his son and niece, who came
with him from Havana. Mingled with the
cheers for Cuba libre and General San
gully were cheers for General Fitzhugh
Lee.
Before proceeding uptown General San
gully, in answer to questions, said to the
reporters:
"I can hardly realize that am free and
within arms reach of my friends and re-
latives. Two years is a long time in the
Cabanas, and to breathe the free air again
and to grasp the hands OF old friends is a
boon at one time l thought would never
come to me. To that brave soldier, Fitz-
hugh Lee, and to the American people, it
would be impossible for me to express my
gratitude. My life belongs to them and
to him.
after months of stone walls and
Spanish guards there seems to be new
hope and new life in everything 1 feel or
hear or see."
lis it true that you have given up your
claim as an American citizen against the
crown of Spain as one of the conditions
upon which you were released ?"
~.
a statement" he replied. II would not
give up the honor OF being an American
citizen for Spain. 1 know now too we'll
what il means to be under the protection
of the American flag. 1t is too dear a
thing to renounce, even where ones life is
concerned"
Regarding the Cuban cause, do you be-
lieve the Cubans will eventually
triumph"
absolutely" he replied. 'tIn my
mind Cuba will be free within year. All
we want and all we need is for the United
States Government to allow us to land
armament and ammunition upon the
shores of Cuba. AS soon as that is granted
Spanish rule will cease and Cuba will see
her way clear to absolute independence. -
When asked what the Cubans thought
of the attitude of ex-President Cleveland
on the Cuban question, he replied:
They, of course do not indorse the
Presidents attitude. The Cubans
have recently met express great hope that
the new administration will deal indul-
gently with the Cuban Republic. They
have government, and they have shown
beyond doubt that they are able to cope
successfully with the Spaniards. That
should give US a right as Government. and
we expect President Mckinley to do that
which ex-President Cleveland failed to
do-give the Cubans beEigerent rights"
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07
CI0rerdale R0u Shot.

CLOVERDALE. CAL, March 6-Allan
Coen, the 17-year-old son of James Coen.
a well-known rancher in this vicinity, ac-
cidentally shot himself yesterday even
ing. Young Coen had been hunting, and
on his return, while crossing creek, he
slipped. The gun he carried was dis
charged, the load tearing through his
left cheek. Notwithstanding the accident
occurred a half mile from his home he
walked the distance unsupported. He
will recover but will lose an eye.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07
Weyrer to 1ase the Field.

HAVANA, CUBA, March 6.-La Lucha
announces that Captain-General Weyler
will soon return to the province OF Santa
Clara and personally assume command OF
the troops there.
General Weyler presided to-day at a
meeting held at the Palace of the Colonial
Treasurer and representatives of the bank
ing and commercial interests. The meet
ing was called for the purpose of discuss
ing the money question. No decision was
arrived at and another meeting was called
for next Tuesday.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07
San Diego Fs,herman's Crime.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, March 6-John Zol-
lozgi. a fisherman, was to-day found guilty
of violating the State fish law and SEN
fenced to 100 days in Jail. The decision
affects $50 fishermen at La Playa, who
have banded together to carry the case to
the Supreme Court to test the legality of
the law upon the ground that the mini
mum punishment for violation is excess
sive. Zollozgi was charged with fishing
with set net in the bay.