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The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24
OrVille Hayden Killed
on a Highway Near
Pennington.
Too Slow in Obeying an Or
der to Hold Up His
Hands.
Lynching Awaits the Murderers If
Tn ~ Are Taken by Their
PurSuers.
Special Dispatch to The CALL

FARMINGTON, WASH, Oct 23.-The
era OF crime that has been passing through
this section, with its highway robberies
and burglaries reached a climax at about
II O'Clock last night, when OrvilIe Hay
con was shot and killed by TWO highway
men on the outskirts Of town, not far
from the Idaho line. A reward of $500
was at once offered for the apprehension
of the criminals, and this has bsen swelled
by private subscription to $1,000. Posses
swarm the country in pursuit, and should
the men be captured they will be lynched
on the spot. They are thougnt to have
crossed INTO Idaho, but geographical lines
will not cut much figure with the pursu-
ers if they catch the murde.ers.
Shortly before Ii o'clock last night Hay
don, his brother Dan and his uncle, Frank
Rector started for home. When a short
distance out of town they were confronted
bv two highwaymen, with drawn revol-
vers, who commanded them to hold up
theic hands. Rector fed into the dark
ness. Dan threw up his hands, but Or
vile was slow in com plying, and before
second command was given one of the
robbers fired. The bullet struck Orviile
just over the heart. coming out under the
right shoulder He ran about 100 yards
to Tlint's saloon, just across the Idaho
line, where he fell and died in three min
utes without uttering word.
The rob bbers remained long enoug h TO
take SIG from Dan, and then fed. A few
minutes after they disappeared Carl Hay
don, ano her brother, and John Kutsch
appeared from fence corner near by.
They had been held up by the same men an
hour and half earlier. when Carl was re-
Iieved of a revolver. The robbers had
made them lie concealed under the fence
until the arrival of Orvilie and Dan.
On the news reaching Farm ngton soon
after the tragedy the greatest excite ment
preva led. Sheriff Sims and his deputies
organic posses, while unorganized
bands of men also started out. The
alarm was iven by telephone to neigh.
boring towns.
Orville Hayden was 21 years old and
was married two months ago to Maud
Masterson, laughter OF a widely known
and wealthy family. His funeral will take
p ace to- morrow, and will be a large affair.
One of the highwaymen was large
man. wearing a dark overcoat and
fedora hat while the other was short,
.hick set and wore siouch hat and sharp
pointed shoes He had heavy mus:ache.
Tne descriptions correspond to those o.
the men who held up mum ber of Fair
field citizens three days ago.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24
SAMUEL GOMPERS
ON CON TRACT LABOR
AND ANNEXATION
Continued Jron F,rs, pnoe.

of the United States decided that under
certain circumstances and conditions the
fourteenth amendment 10 the constitu-
ZION of the United States is not bar 10
involuntary servitude; that when con-
tract has been entered into between
workers and their employers for services
tie services can be specifically enforced
though 1t may then be involuntary servi.
tude. This decision is now held as the
law OF our land, and is pred Gated upon
the supposition of the freed ON of contract
between the employer and mploye. But
IN view of the conditions and environ
ments OF the laborers and workmen of the
Sandwich Islands, who can claim that
there is fair opportunity for them to
fairly and freely contract? A contract
entered into presupposes that the parties
are equals, and have an alternative choice.
In our country this is rarely enioyed by
the workers. Inasmuch as the alternative
to refusal 10 enter into the contract means
lick of employment with ali that that i'm.
plies, how much more helpless the
workers OF Hawaii are in this regard is
submitted to an intelligent public
OF course 1t is not presumei that in the
event OF the annexation of Hawaii the
condition of her laborers will become
worse, but the fear is justly entertain ed
that ours will and their rights be leopard
ized. But there is another danger which
confronts the workers OF the United States
in the event OF the successful consumm
ton OF annexation. In all cases OF con-
troversy between the workers of Hawail
and their mployers which may he brought
before the judicial tribunals, and upon
appeal 10 the Supreme Court OF the Unite
States, the danger confronts us that de.
clsions may be even more drastic than
those already rendered, and those which
VIII be applicable TO the laborers of Hawaii
will be equally enforceable upon the work
ers of the United ates.
OF course the advocates of annexation
cover themselves with the mantle of
patriotism and charge those who question
he wisdom OF that act with the lack of
mat principle, but when we bea- in mind
The fact that conincident with the passage
OF the law granting a bounty TO sugar
growers in the United States came the
demand of the sugar-grower1 of Hawaii
for annexation, and when this further
fact is considered that corporate power is
endeavoring to invade acquired natural
and constitutional rights, one Is led to
INQUIRE whether there is not considerable
force in our day in Johnson's cynical
accusation that patriotism is the last
refuge of a scoundrel.'
Ii annexation simply meant the glory
and expansion of our country's power the
proposition might be hailed with delight.
Ii behind this cry of glory there exists
real danger to the liberties of our citizens.
perhaps the decadence of our republic and
the degeneration of our people, we might
call bait and urge the people to look
before they leap ere it be TOO late.
SAMUEL GoMPERs,
President American Federation OF Labor.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24
coin FLOWS INTO
CHARITY'S GOLFERS
Redwood City'S Successful
Carnival Brought to a
Close.
Farce Presented by Local Ia ent
One of the Last Nights
Features.
Special Dispatch to THE CA1L.

REDWOOD CITY. Oct. 23.-The Flower
Carnival came to close tonight. This
afternoon had been set apart for the chill
dren, and an appropriate entertainment
was held for their amusement. When the
exercises began the large pavilion was
hIled 10 overlooking with parents and
their children. The exhibition gwen ~
the kindergarten youngsters was enjoyed
by all.
This evening the attendance was larger
even than it was last night, and this not
withstanding Il steady downpoar of rain
the greater part Of the day. The pro-
gramme consisted of vocal and instru-
mental selections, speclalties, and a farce
comedy entitled The Power of Song"
This latte was given by the local dramatic
club and contained the following cast of
characters:
Mrs. Mortimer at home to a few friends.......
... ....-..... .............. Miss allie Nelson
Miss ;. ella Mort!m r. her daug .,er, a poed
Miss struple. ady Of uncertain summers "
- <.---..-.. Miss ~ ellie hammeIson
Miss Mayhem, charming creature. .....
Miss Morgan, delightful wa tier .............
Mrs alch the Eousekeeper.. Miss Luiu Winnie
Patsy, the irrepressibie maid ......... Mrs Revers
Mr solomon hskes, gentleman OF eccentric
Mr. Craydon an artist Mr. Dsvd i'f ST. fYopd
Mr. BARLOW. a devoid dancer. Mr.. Dic< cy
Mr.. Grey, dreadful hatterer.. Mr.. Edwin Kin aid
Jnhi, n .ootman. Mr. George Graham
William, butler...............M Mr.. Walter ilcox
An amusing feature of the farce was the
Pancake Quartet composed of Mr.. Gra-
ham, Mr. Wilcox, Mrs. Rivers and Miss
Winnie.
Alter the exercises the flowers on exhi-
bitlon, which had been generous donat-
ed TO the association, were auctioned off
TO the highest bidder. Many a dollar was
realized from inns ale and will 20 to swell
the already large fund on hand. The ta-
bles were then pushed to one side and
dancing INDUCED IN till a lHie hour.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24
EXPLORER NA.SER ARRIVES.
Given Hearty Reception at New
York by the American Geo.
graphical Society.

NEW YORK, Oc.. 23-Dr. Fridtiof
Nansen. the Arciic exDiorer, arrived to-
night on the steamship Lucania- He was
taken off the steamer al quarantine. He
received an invitation to be present at
reception rendered TO him by the Ameri-
can Geographical Society at Chickering
Hall tonight.
DR.. Nansen was due at the hall at 80
P. NJ. and arrived ten minutes aheau OF
time, His entrance was the signal for
the heartiesi applause, the entire audience
arising TO greet hum.
A gold media was presented to DR.. Nam
sen from the American Geographical So
ciety. DR.. Nansen replied briefly, thank
ing the society Tor the honor conferred
upon him. He spoke in very fair English.
Lieutenant Peary and Captain d. l..
BraInard OF the United States army. who
was one of the party which held the rec
ord tor northern latitudes prior TO the
Nansen expedition, also spoke briefly.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24
Three Suspects TAKEN
Into Custody at
Fresno.
Modesto Regalado, Her Lover
and Her Son Behind
Prison Bars.
Belief That the Woman Was Re.
sponsible for he Murder of
The Mex can.
Special Dispatch to THE CALL

FRESNO, Oct. 23.-Deputv Sheriffs Bed
ford, PECK, Timmins and Ollie Scott went
to the house OF Modesto Regalado, IN the
western part of the city. at IL O'Clock to-
night, and arrested Ike Farris for the
murder of Juan Borrios, the Mexican who
was found dead IN the street near the
C-sireet schoolhouse on Thursday morn
ing.
The woman and her 11-year-old son
were also taken into custody. 1t is sus-
poctcd that she was in the plot to kill her
former lover and it is believed that the
boy knows considerable regarding tbYa
tragedy. \
FIrris has been suspected ever since
the finding of Borrios' body with the fatal
wounds in the back of his head. At the
Coroner's inquest he appeared nervous,
but swore that on the night of the murder
he was sleeping in sheep camp on Will
liam Helm s ranch nine miles east of town.
While the authorities have been gath
erine evidence which tended to prove that
Farris, who has been living with the Rega-
lado woman since she left Borrios four
months ago. was the murderer, they did
not feel justified in arresting the man un-
til tonight.
quit his job at the sheep camp and they
feared that he might leave the country.
The sherff's Office is in possession of
what is considered good evid nee that
Farris was not at the sheep camp on the
night of the N Crder, but was in this city.
Farris is consid red dangerous char
acler, and for this reason the several
Deputy Sheriffa went together to arrest
HIM. He was taken bv surprise and Of
frred no resistance. He is an ex-conVict,
having served term in the penitentiary
for grand iarceny-
Modesto Regalado took her arrest
coolIy. She is the remarkable person
over whom Two murders and one suicide
have been com raitted in this valley within
the past ten years.
1t is somewhat strange coincidence
that the Helm place, where Farris has
been working, was where an important
witness in the trial OF Richard S. Heath
for the murder of L. B. McWhirier was
EN- mployed. II was thought that the Usage
orange clubs found in McWhirter's yard
after that tragedy had been cut from the
hedge surrounding the Hel IN ranch.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24

the chief features OF the affair. The re-
ceipts will go 10 charity and be applied 10
the Hildebrand library fund. Mrs. David
Starr Jordan is president OF the kirmess
Association.
The most important feature of the kir-
ness will be the faculty farce written by
II. c. Nash, university librarian, and
entitled Tine Train Robbers" PrO.es-
sors A lardice, Hudson, Nash and Murphy
and Mrs. Murphy will make up tEe cast.
The farce will be given in The north hall
OF the museum at o'clock and will be
followed by vaudeville performance by
the best student talent in the university.
There will be a number of side attrAc-
tions, OF which the most unique will prob
ably be the freak snow. o her interest
ing features Will be the Egyptian fortune
teller" and the "Chinese oracle" The
Lullaby of Nations" will be in charge of
the ladies of the faculty. In the refresh
ment-room co-eds In japanese costume
will serve tea. During the evening a
grand promenade concert will continue.
In order TO make the affair more pictur-
esqUe the students are expected TO appear
in fancy costumes representing the attire
Of all nations.
Special trains viii run from San Fran
CISCO and San Jose and W II return after the
kirm s. is over. Tickets Han be purchased
IN San Francisco al ID Keys or Vickery's.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24
FAIR HANDS AT THE BELLC0RDS.
In Chariy's Cause Society Young
Ladies Take Charge of San Jose
SfreefcQFS.

SAN JOSE. Oct. 23.-The cars on the
Santa Cl .ra- ireet railway and the Alum
R OK motor line were in charge of young
lady conductors to-day and but for the
rain this would have been gala day for
society. As it was an unusually large
number of nicke!s was collected to aid he
Associated Charities in carrying on their
work to help the poor OF the city during
the coming winter.
Henry and Burke and Hugh Center
turn d their lines over 10 the Associated
Charities and the entire receipts from 3
in the morning until - at night Will go to
this worthy organization.
The cars were handsomely decorated
with bunting and evergreens. Each car
ried a chaperon and one or two fair con-
ductOrs from society's ranks. The rainy
weather spoiled the decorations and kept
the pubnc at home In the forenoon, but
during the afie rnOon and evening the
cars were we'll patroniZed. Several hun
dred dollars were realized.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24

how he stands on high license. He IS IN
favor Of putting Itup TO $1,000 quarter
The candida waited for reply. HAD
he known whas was coming he would not
have waited.
"If TcZIer is elected ard the Trustees
should raise the license 10 $1,000 quarter r
there woIld only be about six saloons ie1t
in town."
Yes, and b. the eternal gods. / be
one OF those six" roaTed the captain as
he reached over the bar and almost
touched the nose OF the house to- house
canvasser with the index finger OF his
right hand AS the captain did TINS
he grew warm. 'iAnd l want TO tell you
anotn er thing: You haven t sense enough
10 go in out OF the rain or you would
know that / wouldn't vote for Democrat
any more than | would have that arm
taken off right up here" and the captain
laid his hand on his shoulder.
But | was going TO say" interrupted
the candidate.
II don't give - what you were 90
ing to say" continued The captain. There
is no use of your making those kind OF
arguments with me. pll run my busi-
ness Just the same whether fellows like
vou get in or not. And I'm going to tell
you another thing" ne exclaim ed. as he
came from behind the counter But he
had no Chance. The hon. e-to-house can
vasser flew out of the door. and the cap
tain, as usual, had the floor all TO hi msef.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24
Will Be Asked to r eSign
as Chief of the Coast
Survey.
Professors Davidson and HOl-
den Most Available Can
didates for the Place.
Charges Against Subordina nates IN at
VIII CuIminate In the Gen erals
Retire ment.
Special Dispatch TO The CALL

WASHINGTON, Oct. % 1t seems prob
a bic that the next Superintendent: OF the
Coast and Geodetic Survey will be a Cali
iorhian, either Professor Holden OF the
LEX Observatory or Professor Davidson.
Secretary Gage Will in a few days ask
General ". W. Duffield, chief Of the sur
vey, for ms resig .,ation. This action was
decided upon three months ago, but has
not been carried out because Secretary
Gage was casting about for q suitable man
to take the position. He has about de-
cided on that man and is ready 10 receive
the resignation OF Dufiieid.
No decision has been reached As TO the
other changes, but matters assumed an
acute stage yesterday when General Duf-
field preferred charges against three of the
most prominen, men under him. The
three men are: Q. II. Ttman, now assist
ant in the office and with the survey for
tnirty-six years; Charles A. Schott, chief
Of computing division. an employe for
twenty-sIx years, and J. +. Pratt, one Of
the oldest men in the service.
General Duffield alleges that the three
men are unfit for their places, and that
they are guilty OF conspiracy for his re-
moval. he alleges that the conspiracy
was detrimental 10 the service.
Secretary Gage VIII not permit nsubor-
dination of any kind. Ii it can be proved
that the three men are guilty of the
charge against them the matter may go
hard with them. Tie men will fight the
charges. In letters 10 Secretary Gage
they have already dea!ed them. Their
friends say they are too well known IN the
scientific world to be charged with lncom-
potency, and that thee charges will not
hold.
1t is alleged that General Duffie!d would
have been asked to resign at the time of
the report of the committee appointed to
look into his management of the office
but Tor SecreIarJ Alger. The latter IS a
friend of Henry NJ. Dutfie.d OF Detroit. a
brother of General Duifield, and it was on
account Of that friend ship that Secretary
A!ger interposcd so long. General Duf-
field IS a Democrat and secured his place
through the influence OF Don NJ. Dickin-
son.
Among those spoken Of to succeed GEN
eIai Duftield are: o. II. Tittman; Profes-
sor Edward s. Holden. director ot the
Lick observatory Professor Pritchett OF
WashIngt University, ST. LOUIS; Mark
W. HarriJon, formerly chief Of the
Weather Bureau; Professor Davidson OF
San Francisco, and Major Crumbaugh of
Ken ucky. Ihe latter Is indorsed for the
place, but the treasury officials have
@rclded that the position must go to
nc an OF the most EN- lnent ScieEtif attain
nrntS, no matter whether he has any
;'olitical backing. The place il is thoug nj
will 20 TO either Professor Holden, Pro
lessor David son or PROBES or PrItchelt.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24
One Burden Now Thrust
Upon Sacramento
Residents.
Existence Made WeariSome 9 by
the HOuSe-tC-HouSs
CanVaSSer.
An Offender Passes an Unpleasant
Ten Minutes with Captain
SiddonS.
Special Dispatch to The CALL.

SACRAMENTO, Get %. - Upon the
steps of many Sacramento residences can
De seen little tin signs which read, no
peddlers." These signs are going 10 be
changed so as to read mo politicians.
"Peddlers were a nuisance, but poIiti-
clans are worse" said prominent
H-street resident TO THE CALL correspond
ent. For he last week l have been un-
able to finish a meal in peace and CON-
fort. Just as l sat down with my family
tonight whiz went my doorbe.l, and there
standing on my stoop was one OF those
paln-faced, anxious-eyed o!ice-s see ker-,
who sneakingiy handed me a card, and
with hollow. hungry voice said:
Excuse me, but l am making house
to-house canvass
Il said TO him, You're the fourth
house-to-house canvasser who has inter
rupted my family meal this week and l
tell you now l am against you. l am
against all Of these house toulouse can
vassers and l want them 10 know it He
then meekly asked me who lived next
door and l didn't tell him. No, SIT; l re-
fused and l will tell you why. ThaPs one
OF the i'm positions these house toulouse
canvasSers practice. They find out from
the last house the name of the man who
lives next door and when they ring him
uD and he comes TO the door they say
Good evening, Mr.. Smith, Jones or
Brown, give him the glad hand and
you'd think they had known, Jones,
Smith or Brown for forty years. They're
getting onto these house-to-house fellows
on IL street and the candidate who keeps
it mp will not have vote but his own on
election day"
Captain SIddons is perhaps one of the
best-knOwn Repu biicans IN Sacramento.
One OF these house to- house canvassers
sIrolled into his place the other evening
and this is about what happened:
Good evening. Mr.. Siddons," said the
"house- to- houseT"
Good venlng sir, replied the captain.
II have just been up 10 your house on
little matter of business"
''Is that so? Why did you go there?
This is my place of business, and any one
with any sense ought 10 know II. go home
TO eat and sleep and not tc transact busi-
ness, anu / want YOU TO understand it,
and the captain emphasized his remark
by tapping his forennCer on the bar.
The e-seeker was Just little bit dis
mayed al this blunt reception, but nurs-
ing his courage he said, Lets have
drink"
Thev did so. and as the captain went to
the little brass faucet TO rinse the glasses
the former made another venture, thus:
do you know who | amp
do not" replied the captain. not even
looking around.
Il am candidate for Trustee in your
ward"
The h you are" replied the cap
tain.
Yes, and that's VIVA: want to see YOU
about. You see," continued the office
seeker, as he slid himself down to the end
OF the bar nearer the captain, The only
man l have TO beat up there is General
1 Iozier, and l suppose OF course you know
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24

Unhnoto Stranger Loses Hts Life Near
Pdmpd sta ton.

BAKERSFIELD. Oct. 23-The South
ern Pacific pumpman at Pampa, station
fifteen miles east of here, found the head
and arm of man about 10 years of age,
near the railroad track al an early hour
this morning. About $50 yards down the
track toward Bakersfield he found the
torn clothing. Coroner Helm wa. notified
and proceeded to the scene. He found
portions of the body at various places for
seven miles in the direction OF Bakers
field.
The victim was a young man, clean
shaven. With bue eyes and brown short
hair Che clothing consisted of a black
diagonal frock coat. black trousers, a
white shirt, With striped bosom, black
fedora hat No. ~ ard bicycle shoes.
Next to the undersn.rt, which was of ordi.
nary white cotton material, was a black
walters coat. The pockets contained
81 so. No papers were found. 1t is
thought that the man was riding on the
brakeoeam and slipped beneath the
wheels.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24
Revolution IN Porto Rico,

NEW YORK, Oct % Span i, about
to have another revolution on Its hand
and the United States, principally New
York, as iii the case of the revolution in
cuba, Will be the base OF operation.
An expedIt oil of f,ibu ters left this
city last week for Porto Rico, the only
Spanish possession besides Cuba IN the
West In les. 1t wen under the direction
o Jose DaviIa, ana Porto Ricans III New
y ork are expecting 10 hear soon that the
standard of revolt has again been raised
on the r island.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24
VIZ Wed a san AaJoet Miss.

SAN RAFAEL, Oct 23.-WilIiam David
Brown of San Francisco will be married to
Miss Helen Frances Fish OF San Rafael
next Tuesday. Mr.. Brown is the cashier
of the California Electric Light Works.
Miss Fish was to have sailed for Corea
next Wednesday to accom mpany her sister,
DR.. Alice Fish, who goes as medical
missionary, but has now resolved to re-
main here.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24
S7HNF0RD'S KIhME5S.
Unique Entertainment Projected by
faculty Members and Their
Wives

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Oct. 23-
College is agos over that university tune
uon, the kirmes'. which will take place in
me museum next Friday night. Outside
OF loot bail 1t is the most general subject of
conversation in university circles. The
movement was started by the m em bers OF
the faculty and their wives The instruC.
tors ana the ladies of the facnlty will take
the leadin. parts in the presentation O
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24
Philtp A,.pp Unaer Arr..t.

SAN JOSE, Oct. 23.-Philip Rupp, who
is wanted in San Francisco for threaten
ing to kill his brother, George Rupp, was
arrested at Los Gatos to-day and brought
to the County Jail to await the arrival of
an officer from San Francisco. The pris.
nner had been living with his brother in
San Francisco, and it is alleged that during
a family row he attacked his brother with
d knife
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24
Bailtnotom Boo,h Welcomed.

SAN JOSE, Oct. 23-Commander Bal
!lngton Booth of the Volunteers, who is
making a tour Of the coast, addressed a
large meeting at tue Auditorium this eve n
ing. The meeting was preceded bv street
parade. The HoIIster post of Volunteers
attended in a body. Mavor Koch and
other ty and county officials delivered
short addresses OF weIcome.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24
MarnspiIL,. Aer Po,tohc-.

MAKYSVILLE, Oct. 23.-Charles Hap
good was to-day appointed Postmaster at
Marysville, vice ]. NJ. Cremns who re-
signed to TAX charge OF the circulation
de partment OF T HE CALL.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24
Po.tma.ter. Con.mt..soned.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23,-J. B. Cook at
Yosemite. and Frank E. Upham at Olive,
Cal, were to-day com mmissioned postmas.
teTs