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The San Francisco call., 1897-03-11
FRESNO LfNEMAH'S FATE.
Killed BY Contact With Live Wire While
Working at the Top of

FRESNO, CAL, March 10.-Albert A.
Smith, lineman in the employ of the
San Joaquin Electric Company, was killed
yesterday afternoon while working on
the wires about three miles northeast of
this city, The wires were those which
conduct the current from the powerhouse
in the mountains to Fresno. 1t was sup
posed that the wires on which the line
man met his death were dead" and they
had been so during the entire day. How
they became charged and death-dealing
has not yet been ascertained, but the sup
position is that some miscreant had
thrown wire across the stringed lines,
thereby cond ucting the current from the
''hve" to the dead wires.
Smith was working on three wires all
day. About O'Clock in the afternoon his
assistant, Francis, who was just starting
to climb another pole, saw that Smiths
clothing was on fire. His body had fallen
across another wire and was smoking and
burning. Francis called for help, but see
ing that nothing could be done as long as
the wires were charged, he jumped into a
carriage and drove with all possible haste
to the Barton vineyard and lelephoned to
the substatlon in this city to have all the
currents turned off. This was quickly
done, but too late to save the life OF the
unfortunate lineman.
After Francis started for the Barton
residence negro and Portuguese who
were working near by ran over to the pole
at the top OF which Smith was perched.
They say that Smith revived and begged
them to help him.
lis it possible" he pleaded, that you
will let me burn to death and not try to
help me?"
He suggested that the negro get a lad
der, but the latter did not know where to
get one. The negro says he told Smith to
try to climb down. Smith did this and
raised himself up. Then he fell across the
wire again and was killed.
Smith was about % years of age. He
came from Denver, CoIo. few months
ago. The Coroner's jury returned ver-
dict that he came to his death accidentally
from coming into contact with live
electric wire.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-11
ALHISO SLOUGH'S MYSTERY.
Stories of Hermit Rodman's S Hidden Wealth
StW Being Heard in San
Jose Court


SAN JOSE, CAL, March 10.-Further
testimony was taken to-day before Jud g
Hyland in regard to the wealth of Charles
F. Rodman, the old hermit who was found.
dead in an ark on the Alviso Slough, last
September.
Mrs. Jules Pelle and James Brown said
they had heard all sorts of stories about
the finding of the old refuses wealth, but
they had seen none of the money nor knew
ANYTHING definite abo ut the matter.
Ed Salvage testified to having CONVEX
sation with Emory in which he said he
had $4,000. He showed the witness at two
different times two different $1,000 United
States bonds, and when Emory returned
from the East he accused the witness and
others Of stealing some money he left in
the ark.
George Emory was again put on the
stand. He said he tried to cash the bond
in San Francisco and San Jose but no.
where else. When he went East he de-
posted it in o Boston bank The witness
could not remem ber telling OF the incj-
dent OF Justice Bradley pocketing some
papers. and said in that regard, II had
been drinking, and if 1t is SO l am not
aware of it,"
ErHo=y denied seeing the belt with
$ft0O In it and secreting it while searching
the boat. Ut was case OF grab, he saidl
when the Coroner got there and we al,
wanted TO get something. | was pulling
one end OF an anchor chain and somebody
was on the other, but the Coroner stoppeu
us. The guns of the old man were old
and rusty. We brought those to Jules
Pelle's saloon for curiosity. l bought
the boat for the chain and anchor, an d
when the crowd went away Beard and /
were the last. That's when we found the
$1,000. We felt so funny we didn't count
it."
A clerk from the Union Bank was
brought into court, and he testified tha,
Emory had $500 on deposit there, for
which a letter of credit had been issued.
1t was agreed to between Emory, Coro-
ner Secord and District Attorney Herring
ton to send the bond in Emory's posses
sion that was found in the ark East, and
if it is good steps will be taken by the
Public Administrator tn recover it
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-11

Index, is very enthusiastic worker for
the success of the encampment. The Owl
and Journal have also done good work.
In fact. newspapers, committees and cit.
liens In general, including the ladies, are
doing all in their power to make the COM
ing of the encampment a great success.
The orator of the day has not yet been Sc
lected, but it is probable that the com nit
tee Will succeed in getting some one of
known reputation from San Francisco or
Los Angeles. 1t is apparent to the most
casual observer that the thirteenth an
nual encampment will be success in
every detail If tho energy and patriotism
of the energetic people OF this thriving
little city can bring success out of hopes
that are now golden and efforts that are
unabating in the cause nearest their
hearts.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-11
Huntington Will Build in
the Deep Water
Harbor.
Prospective Fight Against the
Government Wharf and
Breakwater.
Coal.Bunkers, Warehous and Gid.
iron of Railroads on the
New Pier.

LOS ANGELES, Call, March 10-Im-
mediately after San Pedro had been
selected as the site for the deep-sea har-
Dor the southern coast of California all
manner of speculation was INDUCED in as
to how Hun tington would square accounts
with the people of this city for opposing
his harbor scheme at Santa Monica, where
the Southern Pacific has its long wharf.
San Diego people affected to believe that
Huntington's plan would be TO construct
an adequate wharf in the harbor there,
build the Yuma branch road and SIDE
track Los Angeles.
1t seems now, however, that Hunting
ton has an entirely different scheme in
view. He proposes to make virtue of
necessity, and instead of permitting his
rivals to get the better of him through the
use of public wharf and breakwater at
San Pedro he means to outwharf the Gov
ernment itself in the construction of a
new wharf for the business of the South
ern Pacific that shall be larger by far and
every way superior TO the long wharf at
Santa Monica.
The new wharf will extend along the
water front for a great distance, and then
after the fashion of slips, and, with the
breakwater, will afford the finest oppor-
tunity for the loading and unloading of
deep-water vessels in the world.
One of the features OF the new wharf
will be a special landing for coast steam
ers, so that passengers and their effects
can be landed and placed on trains for
Los Angeles with great saving of time
and expense, This undertaking was de-
cided upon imm ediately after the harbor
decision, and will be the biggest thing of
its kind on the coast.
The officers of the company smile when
the matter is broached to them, and say
that the Southern Pacific is at San Pedro
to do business, and now that the harbor
is located there they will have the most
com plete and extensive facilities for
handling this business.
According to the plans vessels of all
draughts will be able to tie up TO this
wharf and pier and unload without the
slightest friction or damage. The wharf
and pier will be regular gridiron of rail-
roads, and there will be bunkers for coal,
warehouses for merchandise and depots
in abundance.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-11
STOCKTON W0MAN'S BRAVERY.
Gives Chase TO Burglar and Succeeds
in Ef.chng His Cap

STOCKTON, Call, March 10.-Mrs. Ar
thur Cornwall, the proprietress of pri-
vate boarding house on Miner avenue.
shad an exciting experience with a burglar
yesterday. She and young lady who
boards with her left the house shortly be-
fore o clock, locking every door, even in
Guiding those between the various rooms
downstairs. When they returned an hour
later her companion went upstairs to her
room and found man standing in front
of the bureau, the drawers Of which had
been pulled out and their contents turned
topsy-turvy.
"There's man herep' screamed the
young lady.
"I'll tell you all about how I came to be
here" said the fellow, advancing toward
her and pushing past to the stairway.
Mrs. Cornwall hau heard the outcry
and was at the foot of the stairs. "Y ou' re
thief" she exclaimed.
AS the man started to push past she
seized him, calling out to her companion
to assist in searching him. He drew le-
manded 10 be allowed to go. She threw
open the front door, at the same time tell
ing her companion to telephone the police
while she would follow the man. This
she did. He broke and ran but Mrs.
Cornwall was close after him. He was
forced to jump into a yard after a race of
a block, and this was the cause of his
capture.
Police Captain Simpson was soon in the
chase, with Chief OF Police Kingsbury and
Officers Kuhn and Gtll. Simpson found
the man hiding at the rear of a house a
block away and quickly had him by the
throat. On his person. was found a COM
plete set of burglars tools, as well as lot
of valuable jewelry taken from the Corn
well place. To the police he gave the
name of Samuel Shussler Later it was
found that he arrived in Stockton yester-
day morning, registering at the Sherman
Hou e, where he gave the name of l.. Bar
rett. In his room were founo pair of
rubber-soed shoes, revolver and more
burglars tools.
But for the chase Mrs. Cornwall gave
the burglar he would probably have
eluded capture.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-11

S ates Senate from this State, making 2
splendid record for himself not only in
the Senate but also in the United States
Supreme Court, where on frequent oc-
casons he practiced during his twelve
years residence in Washington City. He
was warm personal friend of ex-Presi-
dent Harrison and during the latter's
ad ministration Senator Dolph was the
most prominently spoken OF as Justice
Fields successor on the United States
Supreme bench, the Justices resignation
being expected at that time.
Two years ago the ex-senator was de-
feated for reelection. Since then he re-
sumed his residence here, but while he
would not confess to his disappointment
his defeat aggravated the disease, diabetis,
from which he suffered for more tnan
d oxen years. Some months ago he was ap-
pointed receiver OF the Portland Savings
Bank
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-11

day 2:30 P. NJ, opening OF encampment;
Wednesday evening, general reception ;
Thursday morning, parade; evening, mu-
sical and literary entertainment at the
opera-house; Friday morning, business
session; evening, banquet at Armory Hail,
for all visitors.
Secretary w. H. Clark of the executive
committee is one of the typical old SOL
diers here. Perhaps no man was ever
much more shattered by shot and she'll.
He is one of the hardest workers for the
success of the encampment. Mr.. Clark
was private in the Ninety second Regi-
ment of New York Volunteers and was in
Caseys famous division at the battle of
Seven Pines, Va, May 81, 1862, where he
was severely wounded in the left hip by
a musket ball, by buckshot in the right
side and in the back by the fragments OF
shell. He lay on the field until sum
down of the next day, when he was cap
tured and put into Libby Prison Hospital.
then on Belle Island. TIL exchanged in
August. Mr.. Clark is hale to-day and Will
enliven the encampment with some good
stories of battle.
Commander J. G. Joy is another veteran
with long record for bravery. de was
in the Second and also in the Thirty first
Maine Volunteer Infantry and took part
in many great engagements where bullets
fell around him like hail.
The various committees having the cele-
bration in charge are busy every day ar
ranging details. The executive committee
was selected with great care, and consists
of men of high standing, irrespective of
whether they are members Of the G. A. R.
The full committee is as follows: Mayor
Harris, William Vanderhurst, W. II.
Clark, R. L. Porter. Professor A. c. Barker,
James H. McDoughall, James B. Iyerson,
G. A. Daugherty, Charles France, F II.
Lang, J. G.. Joy. J. Berges, Hon. H. S.
Ball, J. P. Lauretzen, Hon. ]. D. Carr, w.
J. Irvine, w. H. Pyburn, A. B. Jackson,
Harry Winham, S. NJ. Matthews, Hon.
n. A. Dorm.
The following gentlemen are chairmen
of the committees: Finance. William
Vanderhurst; entertainment, R. l.. Por-
ter; music, G. A. Daugherty; decorations,
Charles France reception, Thomas Har-
ris; printing. F. H. Lang; accommoda-
tions John G. Joy.
w. ]. Hill, editor and proprietor of the
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-11
SENATOR DOLPH'S
SUDDEN DEATH
Widespread Grief to the
North, Where Rolls
the Oregon"
He Favored Amputation OF a Leg
With One Chance in Ten
to Survive.
Sketch of the Career of Member OF
Congress Who Brought His State
Prominence.

PORTLAND, Or, March 10.-Joseph
n. Dolph, ex- United States Senator, died
at his home in this city this morning at
1850 o'clock, after an illness of about
two weeks. His death was caused by the
shock following the amputation OF his
left leg, which operation was performed
last Monday afternoon.
For years Mr.. Dolph has been suffering
from diabetls. and his life has been pro-
longed only by the extraordinary care he
has taken of himself, together with great
self-denial III the matter of diet. 1t has
been noticed for the last year that he was
beginning to fail, but he was able to be
about until two weeks ago, when he was
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-11
SlN DIEGO FAIL URE.
Mortgage. Loan and Trust Conpan,
Goes Into In,olrcn

Mortgdge. Loan and Trust Company
Goes Into In.Olrcncv.
SAN DIEGO, CAL, March 10.-The
California Mortgage Loan and Trust Com
pany made a voluntary assignment this
evening for the benefit of creditors, with
out preferences. The liabilities are $780,
00o consisting entirely of securities on
real estate qua ranteed by the company.
The assets are $3.50, 600, consisting almost
entirely of real estate.
Mr.. Swayne said this evening: "There
is no prospect of loss to any creditor.
The com pany has ample property to more
than pay all its debts, even at the present
deprecated values. The failure was caused
by continued depression in realty and ut
ter ina bility to turn large real estate hold
ings into money"
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-11
BRIGHT CRvP PROsPECTs.
Conditions We're Ncrer Better In Santa
Clara County.

Conditions We're NcreT Better IN Santa
Clara County.
SAN JOSE, CAL, March TO- - Never
before were the prospects so bright for
large crops of all kinds in Santa Clara
County. Although it is little too early
to estimate the fruit crop, the indications
at the present time are that yields of all
kinds of fruits will be immense, and
unless something unforeseen happens,
should exceed the famous big crop in 1893.
The buds on the trees are well set. The
rainfall, nearly fourteen inches. has been
we'll distributed, and the only damage
that can be done is from frosts. Moorpark
apricots, which only bear we'll about every
third year, promise a large crop. The
dried fruit crop Of 1896 has a bout all gone
forward, and the fruit market was never
In better condition than at present to
receive large crop.
The vineyards are looking well. and
large yield of grapes with prospects of an
increased price for the vintage is looked
for. The acreage devoted to wheat and
barley this year is greater than for several
years past. The grain is up and looking
well. The hay crop will be large.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-11
JOY IN STORE
FOR VETERANS
Salinas Preparing for the
Encampmen of Old
Soldiers.
Grand Welcome to Be Given to
the Men Who Fought for
the Flag
Committees Hard at Work to Insure
a Season of Pleasure for
the Visitors.

SALINAS, CAL, March 10.-This beau
tiful and thriving little city ic astir with
the business of arranging grand enter
tainment for the Grand Army of the Re-
public in April. The brave soldiers who
fought that the flag might be free will re-
ceive royal welcome here. Sympathetic
ears will listen to the old heroes as they
recount stories of the camp and field.
When memories of the Wilderness, Get
1ysburg and Antietam are recalled they
will strike responsive chords in the hearts
of the multitude here, for even the school
children are preparing to listen and well
come the brave remnant that fought and
saved the Union.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-11

one who lives and will live forever in the
hearts of men. The great and good Leland
Stanford still lives with us.
Leland Stanford wGrsed his way from COM
parative poverty and obscurity in boyhood to
riches and renown in manhood Senator STAN
ford sought to D ace the university on strong
Christian foundation. university Is place
where the truthful and untruthfut theories
are tested and subjected to the most exhaust
i've scrutiny. The good is picked out; untruths
are sifted out. Leland Stanford once said 1t
was not theology but Christianity mat we
out afterward. dogmatism. The Christianity
our nation needs our students need.
Miss Jaggers concluded the programme
by singing "Ave Maria" She responded
to ali encore.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-11
Release of Is ytctous Vagnbond.

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 1O.-J ohm Kel-
ley, the hobo who was arrested about a
week ago for mutilating SIX large plate
glass windows in Hales store last August,
was discharged from custody day. At
the time the offense was committed he
was serving term at San Quentin under
the name of Charles Scott for burglary
committed at Los Angeles.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-11
Hor,e,ehippea oy a Portland Bomam.

PORTLAND. Or, March 10.-Mrs.
Martha E. Galbraitb, a comeiy widow OF
33, last night horsewhipped Vincent
Burke, foundryman and tickle suitor
for her hand. Eight months ago the two
became engaged to marry. Living with
Mrs. Galbraith was her sister-ln-law,
Susie Galbraith, handsome young
woman of 20. Recently Burke transferred
his attentions TO Miss Susie and trouble
ensued. The result was that Mrs. Gal
braith attacked and belabored her recre-
ant lover with an old-fashioned black
snake whip.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-11
Salinas Citizens Who Are Preparing for the Veterans Coming.

forced to confine himself to his house.
Even then his illness was not supposed to
be serious, but while at home he became
troubled with an ingrowing toenail on the
left foot. He caused this to be operated
upon, and a few days afterward blood
poisoning was manifested. The entire
left leg below the knee became affected,
and, owing to the impoverished condition
of his blood and general weakness, its pro-
g ress could not be stayed.
As last resort amputation was decided
upon. Mr.. Dolph gave his consent not
withstanding the fact that he was told
that he had but one chance in ten to sur
vive. After the amputation he rallied for
day or two, but early this morning he
began to sink into death.
Funeral ceremonies are now being con-
isdered by Masonic, Odd Fellows and
other orders TO which he belonged, and
will take place next Friday afternoon.
A general feeling of sorrow was mani
tested in this city over the death Of Mr..
Dolph. The prominence he has taken in
National affairs gained for him at home
the respect and admiration of every one.
regard less of politics. Flags on all public
buildings were displayed at half-mast this
afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-11
CnDtain ssnnett,s Wtll,

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 10.-The will
of the late Captain James Sennett, the
well-known navigator and pilot, who died
at his home near Santa Clara on March 4.
was filed for probate by Selma Sennett,
his widow, to-day. The estate is valued
at $25, 900. 1t consists of Sill 900 in San
Francisco bank, stocks and bonds valued
at $4,000, and a stevedoring plant in San
Francisco worth $500. The widow is the
sole deyisee
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-11
Hts Home Behind the Bars.

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 10.-William
Downing, the lS-year-olu boy who robbed
a room in the Tyhurst lodging house on
Santa Clara street couple of weeks ago,
to-day pleaded guilty to charge of bur-
glary in the second degree before Judge
Lorigan. He will be sentenced to-day.
Downing served four years in the Whit
tier Reform School, from which he es-
capped about year ago.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-11
Stockton Property Attached.

STOCKTON, CAL, March 1o.-Recently
the creditors of I. s. Bostwick, who had
always been rated as one of Stockton's
leading capitalists, tried to force him into
insolvency. JamesKirk OF San francisco.
an attorney representing mum Der OF cred
itors, filed petition last Saturday asking
that he be declared insolvent. lmmedl-
ately a mum Der of attachments were placed
on property belonging to Bostwick, in
volving valuation of SIS, 900.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-11

Ex-senator Dolph was born in New
York State in 1886 and came to Portland
in 1861 at once engaging in the practice
OF law, in which he was very successful.
He was early recognized as being gifted
with brilliant professional attainments,
logical mind and strong character.
Mr.. Dolph soon identified himself with
the politics of this State and during the
days uf the REBELLION he was stanch,
uncom promising Republican.
In 1882 he was elected 10 the United
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-11
G.oro. Il. Barron,. Promsssory:: Note.

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 10.-A notice
was filed in the Superior Court to-day
showing that George E. Barron had trans
ferred half of his interest in the estate OF
his father. Edward Barron, deceased. TO
secure a promissory note for $25 900. The
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-11

MorDhfne Tfcttni thnr9ed Nth BMrOlory
SAN JOSE, CAL, March 10.-Harry
Everett. morphine fend, was brought to
the County Jail to-day from Gilroy to an
aver 10 a charge of burglary. The ac-
cused broke into the barn OF J. d. Roberts
in this city and stole fine saddle, which
he disposed OF in Gilroy
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-11

note was executed yesterday and is to
run fo- two years, with interest al per
cent, payable monthly. The mortgage is
William Crane Spencer
Evening journal., 1897-05-25
oRAcuLAR OBSERVATIONS.
some sharp shots nt Weak spots ,
Mankind.

some sharp Shots at weak spots OF
Mankind.
Everybody has some signs that never
fail.
4 man never gets too old TO enjoy a
love story
Some people are proud because they
have some rich relations.
It is astonishing how much some men
talk to impart just little Information.
A fellow can't help having a little
respect for a man who beats him play
ing cards.
A man for whom everybody should
feel sorry, is the man who can never
see a joke.
1t fatters a man TO tell him he made
a shrcwd bargain, even If it was a little
crooked.
A widower can't even look at an un-
married woman without the whole
town talking about it.
The man who runs upstairs two steps
at time is not necessarily the one who
has the most to do.
We have never been able TO under
stand why some people want TO wear
apectacles and always look over the TOP
Of them.
People talk about combinations OF
colors" in pictures. when they don't
know an oil painting from a blotch OF
kcrosene.--A. r. Miller, in Washington
! (il.) Democrat.