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The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09
DROWNED NEAR SANTA R0SA.
SsoTchers Find the Body of Edward
Stump, Whose Rideriess Horse Was
Cen .Ured Rece1fIK

SANTA ROSA, CAL, Feb. s.-The rider
less horse that swan from the Laguna de
Santa Rosa on Saturday proves TO have
been owned by Edward Stump, son of
Conrad Stump of this township. AS soon
as the animal was identified the parents
of the young man were notified and a
large party began a systematic search for
the rider. For three days their efforts
were in vain, and it was not until late this
afternoon that the body was found in a
deep pool about twenty feet below the
bridge which Stump had attempted TO
cross.
At the time of the accident the water
was running fully four feet above the floor
of the bridge, and it is supposed that the
swift current threw the horse against the
frail railing, which at once broke and both
steed and rider were swept into the seeth-
ing flood below. The young man had
started to visit relatives at CaZadero,
twenty-five miles distant. He wore a
heavy overcoat and was otherwise dressed
tor long journey and when thrown into
the swift current was unable to make
m uch effort to reach shore.
Stump was about 20 years of age.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09
SUICIDE NEAR STOCKTON.
Rancher W. w. HOPKINS Body Found
Hanging From a Rafter in His
WoodShed

STOCKTON, CAL, Feb. s.-W. R. Hop
kins, prominent rancher living about
eight miles east of here, hanged himself
last night. The deed was discovered at
sunrise, when a boy employed on the
farm went after fuel to start the kitchen
FIRE.
AS he approached the woodshed, near
the side of the house, he saw some object
hanging from a rafter, and upon closer in
spection discovered that it was the body
of the farmer.
A sawbuck near the body evidenced
the method employed by the suicide to
end his existence. He had taken piece
of rope and tied one end to a rafter in the
shed.
Mounting the sawbuck he tied the other
end around his neck, and then stepped off
His feet were within six or eight inches of
the sawbuck. He could not have struggled
much for he had not kicked it over
'Dick" Hopkins, as be was called by
every body, had trouble with his wife some
time ago and they were divorced. H
had been living at the farm with two of
his daughters and one of his sons since
then, and they were at home when he
took his life.
The farm did not belong to him, but to
the cDlluren, having Deen leIt TO tnem Dy
a relative at the death of the latter. He
managed it as the guardian of the chill
dren.
Hopkins was a Grand Army man, and
WAS formerly a memb Der of Rawlins
Post of this city. He was a New Yorker
and AZ years of age. He had been farming
in this county for many wears, and during
the last few seasons had been hard pressed
for money. 1t is supposed that his suicide
was due to financial discouragement in
connection with his domestic troubles.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09
SAN J0SE'S INNOVATION.
Secret Societies of The city Prepare to
Open Their COOPERATIVE
nrUocfone

SAN JOSE, CAL, Feb. 8.-The trouble
between the Sons of st. George and the
three Ancient Order of Foresters lodges
and the physicians and druggists of this
city has eliminated in the organization of
9 stock company with capital of SO, 500
for the purpose of carrying on drug
business. Articles of incorporation have
been drawn up and will be filed in a few
days. The stock is divided into 5000
be sold to the members of the four lodges.
1t is said that nearly all the stock has been
subscribed. Cases drugstore on San
Fernando street, near the postoffice, will
be purchased by the company.
The difficulty between the societies and
physicians is due to the refusal of the
doctors to take lodge business at per
capita per member per month.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09
SWJNDLED AN AcAMP0 MERCHANT.
Confidence Man in jail at Stockton for
Passing "Raised' Bank

STOCKTON, CAL, Feb. S.-William
Smith, aged 81 years, a member of the
gentry that live BY their wits while they
are ont of jail. dropped into Acampo
yesterday morning, worked his swindle
and departed. He was overtaken at Gait
and was brought 10 the County Jail here
on the noon train to-day.
The old fellow was a "note-raising"
sharp, and he fixed dollar bill so as to
deceive storekeeper into imagining that
its par value was $40. The sharper er-
tered the general merchandise store OF D.
NJ. Denehy & Co. and bought articles of
apparel to the value of 81 35, passing to
the storekeeper the raised" dollar bill
and receiving the proper change in good
money. When the storekee per discovered
that the piece of paper was not worth $40
he notified constable and also tele-
phoned to the Sherifi's office. Denehy
and the minion followed in pursuit of the
old man. the latter having gone toward
Gait. When he was overtaken and ar
rested he had in his possession printed
treatise on raising" money bills.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09
HEw TO-DAY.
IT is 4
DISTRESSING
THOUGHT

10 learn from medical statistics that
seven-tenths OF the womankind ot +bIs
vast country are suffering from some liz.
gering ailment, and in most cases 49,
aiiment IS peculiar to her sex. With +hot
fortitude which only true womankind nosN
sesses she uncom plainingly suffers on d,v
after day-yes, year after year-with :.
faloe hope that nature will some time rero-
edy her trouble and restore her health
With great love for beauty which every
woman desires, she, with paints. powders
and lotions, tries in vain to cover up the
lines and effects which the cruel work OF
disease has wrought in her once BEAUTIFUL
face. There is but one foundation for
beauty, and that is health. Health pro-
duces mind teeming with wit, the bright
sparkling eye, the rosy cheek. With
health the whole world is world of sun
shine. With disease it is dark, gloomy,
prison-like abode. Then why suffer from
the many diseases of womenP
The Electro Medical treatment given at
the Institute has an immediate and direct
effect upon the organs it is designed to
purify and strengthen.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09
FLOODIAG YOLO BASIN.
Numerous Breaks ia the Levee AIo
the Sacramento.

Numerous Breaks ia the Levee AIono
the Sacramento.
WOODLAND, CAL, Feb. 8.-The heavy
rainfall of last week has caused the Sacra-
mento River and tributary streams to riss
rapidly. There are many break Ks In the
levee between Knights Landing and Sac
ramento on the Yolo side, and the water
is pouring out into the big basin in i'm
mense volumes. Cache Greek has SUBJ
sided, and there is no danger OF an over
flow from that source.
Frank Grimes, a merchant of Knights
Landing, was in town to-day. He has
just returned from Yuba City, and said
the river was higher at Tehama than il
had been Tor eight years. The water in
the river at Knights Landing is at the l6-
feet pin mark and still rising. There were
no breaks in the levee at that place. The
rain has ceased falling and fair weather is
predicted.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09
CAN "HEL1ov To san DIEGO
Long Distance Telephone Line to Reach
the Southern Seaport.

Long Distance Telephone Line to Reach
the Southern Seaport.
SAN DIEGO, CAL, Feb. SC. W. Hin
cliffe, superintendent of the Sunset TeIe-
graph and Telephone Company, who is in
the city, to-day gave out information to
the effect that San Diego would be con-
nected with Los Angeles, San Francisco
and the rest of the coast cities by long
distance telephone within three months.
The company had received positive as
surance that the 1000 red cedar poles re-
quired would be on the ground within
thirty days, when the work of extending
the line would begin. The new extension
will run from Santa Ana ana will proba-
bly, touch at South Riverside, Elsinore,
Temecula, Falbrook and Escondido. 1t
will be lao miles i'll length and will cost
$4,000. When completed San Diego can
talk with Redding over line whose total
length is HOO miles.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09
Polo at Santa Monica.

SANTA MONICA. CAL, Feb.s.-Russell
Ward of this city has received telegram
from Tobin, the crack polo player, giving
positive information that the Burlin-
game team will be here on February 81 to
compete with the Simi Valley and local
teams for the championship OF Southern
California, The grounds in the southern
suburbs OF the city are already receiving
careful attention and are being nut int0
the very best of condition.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09
Ratsonrtlle,s Muster,,.

WATsONVILLE, CAL, Feb. s.-The in
quest on the body of Night Watchman
Afford, who was killed on Friday night,
was not concluded to-day. 1t was shown
tnat the pistol had been held close to his
head, as powder marks were found on hi s
hat. 1t is generally believed that Afford
was murdered. jack Bodie, who had
quarreled with him, has not been arrested.
as it is proved that he was not in town at
the time of the killing. The inquest will
be continued tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09

desist from visiting the home of the par
ties to the suit.
Siddall wilt oppose the divorce, though
there seems to be no question but that ii
will be granted. He will commence suit
to set aside a certain deed of property now
standing i'll name of his wife, on the
ground that it was purchased with his
own separate estate, and although it ap-
pears on the records in her name it really
belongs to him personally. The outcome
is awaited with interest.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09

Hughes this afternoon appointed A. D.
Norman receiver OF the Citizens Traction
Compan Electric Railroad on petition OF
the Union Savings Bank Trust Company,
which holds $4,000 of the company's
bonds, on which interest was defaulted.
Laler the company filed a petition in in
solvency, alleging liabilities of $50, ,O00
including 100000 in bonds. The road will
be kept in operation
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09
STEAMERS TO SIBERIA.
Tessels May Ply Bettceen Vancouver and
PIadirossock.

Pladiros:ock.
VANCOUVER, B. c., Feb. S.-Dr. de
Kannet, the eminent Russian lecturer,
who is now here to give addresses on ST.
IBERIA and its prospects, declares that with
the opening of the trans-Siberian railroad
there will speedily follow direct and rapid
steam com munication between VIadivo-
stock and Vancouver. This would place
British Colum bia In an alI-around-the-
world route that could be traversed in
forty days.
DR.. de Kannet expects the Canadian
Pacific Railroad to join in the work of de-
veloplng this great route by land and by
sea. He predicts that, with the opening
of the railway, there would come such
vast gold development in Siberia as would
make that country one of the creates,
gold producers in the world. Even now,
with but primitive appliances and meth
DDS, 1t produces in the neighborhood oi
$29 000, 600 in gold yearly.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09
PorterrilLe Arsom s.spects.

PORTERVILLE, CAL, Feb. 8.-M. s.
Chiuda WAS arrested here last evening by
Constable Sigler upon the charge OF arson.
Chiuda's store and goods were destroyed
by fire early on the morning of July last.
Mitrovich, partner in the business at the
time, was arrested on Saturday last at San
Diego. An officer left last evening to bring
him back.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09
WEDDED ar SANTA CRUZ.
Oest- Garfield NupffaIs Celebrated at the
RTide's Home.

Bride's Home.
SANTA CRUZ, CAL, Feb. s.-Emil w.
Oest of San Francisco and Miss Anna Cam
field were married here this morning at
the residence of G. E. Garfield, brother of
the bride. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. c. o. Tillotson, rector of Calvary
Episcopal Church. The marriage was
attended by relatives and few friends
only, and was followed by breakfast pre-
pared by Mrs. G. E. Garfield. Mr.. Oest is
in the mercantile business in San Fran
cisco. for which city he and Mrs. Oest LETT
by the noon train. Miss Canfield was a
memb ber OF one OF the early Spanish FAM
lilies OF Santa Cruz. She has spent most
of her life here and is a general fayorite.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09
7he TamaIpats' Narrotv E.cao,

sAUsALITo, CAL, Feb. s.-A large
four-masted vessel lying off SausaIito
dragged its anchor yesterday afternoon
and drlfted with the tide almost on
the North Pacific Coast RAILROADS. ferry
boat Tamaipais, which lies in Richard
sons Bay. The boats were separated be-
fore any damage was done.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09

against the company TO recover $199 s72 Is
company is worth $500 900 and the in
debtedness aggregates 1870, 900. Thursday
was set as the time for hearing the petit
tion. F. 81. Officer, the president of the
company, is mentioned as likely to be
named as receiver
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09
Jkinh Su.Dect Bo,,,,d 49,.

UKIAH, CAL, Feb. s.-The prelim mary
examination of Gregorio Ybarra, charged
with the murder of Benjamin Henderson.
near this place, on the Sd inst, was held
to-day before Justice of the Peace G. w.
Critchheld. The defendant was bound
over to the Superior Court for trial with
out bail.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09
PIeased nan San Dieoo.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Feb. s.-Bishop
Newman preached to 1900 people at the
First Methodist Church yesterday. He
and Mrs. Newman are greatly pleased with
San Diego and have signified their inten-
tion OF spending much OF their time here
in the future. This week they are the
guests OF Jesse Grant and family.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09
MIL VALLEY SCHOOL C4sE
Effort Made to Have 1T Throtun Out OF
Court.

sAUSALITo, CAL, Feb. SIN Justice
Bellrude's court in Sausalito this after
noon the case against n. B. Countryman,
principal of the Mill Valley public school.
charged by c. E. Cline with battery on
his nine-year-old son, was called. Adolph
Sylvia, an attorney employed by Cline to
prosecute the case, arose and said that he
had been informed that the District At
torney had written letter to Judge Bell
rude, in which he stated that he had
looked into the m after and found that the
prosecution had no case and asked that it
be dismissed.
c. E. Cline declared that be had author.
lied no one to dismiss the case. Judge
Bellrude produced the letter, but said that
he had not dismissed the matter, and set
Saturday as the time for trying the case.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09
To Be Deported Frop. San Dteoo

SAN DIEGO. CAL. Feb. s. United
States Com missioner Knoles to-day or
dered All Wing Wong. Jim Thing and
All See deported to China. They were
arrested by customs officers on Friday, on
q charge of illegally entering United States
territory and were found guilty to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09
Fire at NnrInn HnlIeiI.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Feb S.-A gasoline
stove explosion was the cause OF fire on
Saturday evening which destroyed the
large ranchhouse with all the contents,
belonging TO Ed win Coop in Spring Valley,
twelve miles east of this city Everything
in the house, clothing included. was
burned, the family barely escapiug with
their lives. The loss is $4,000 with no in
suranCe.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09
san Lake Recetr,r,hip P.tition.

SALT LAKE, UTAH, Feb. 8.-Applica-
ton was made to the court to- day on be-
half of George S. Griscom and M. E.
Anderson for the appointment of re-
ceiver for the Pennsylvania Smelling Com
pany. The applicants recently filed suit
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09
,Ho,1,,o, Sor Son,a uo,,,n

SANTA MONICA, CAL, Feb. Sat a
meetins held at the residence of Mrs. L.
Z. IL. Allen. steps were taken for the
establishment of a hospital in this city.
Plans were form ulated for the immediate
furtherance OF the enterprise.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09
T,yensv Rouna, 10 n Drn,y.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Feb. S.-Martin Fla
herty Of Lowell, Mass, and Joe Mullins of
Boston fought twenty rounds to draw at
the olympic Athletic CIuD tonight.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09
ITS
ELECTRIC
ENERGY
INCREASINGLY
ERADICATE

1t produces permanent increase Of vital
activity in the system, and by its electric
energy excites the parts to m ore vigorous
exertion, thus giving them the power to
throw off and everlastingly eradicate dis
ease.
The treatment is a combination of med
cine and electricity, applied with either
GaIvanic, Faradic or Static batteries, or by
means of electric belts, body batteries or
other electric appliances. 1t is just as good
for men as women. Hundreds OF cures
already attest its power. No treatment
has proved so effective in restoring the
vigor of youth.
" nav EXAMINATIONS. If you
An&E are sick or aiIing, if you
want to know what is the matter with you,
and if you want to be cured, you should
resort without delay to the STATE ELEC-
TRO-MEDICAL INSTITUTE. The Insti-
tute TREATS AND CURES Diseases of
the Heart, Brain and Nerves, Blood Dis
eases, Rheumatism. Cancers and Tumors,
Catarrh, Kidney Diseases, Throat Dis
eases, Stomach Diseases, Diseases of the
Liver, Bowel Diseases, Eye Diseases, Ear
Diseases and all Diseases of Men and
Women.
WRITE if you cannot call at the In
stitnte. Describe your troubles by letter
and the doctors will advise you what to do.
Strictest confidence observed
STATE ELECTRO MEDICAL INSTITUTE
NEW CURE FOR ALL DISEASES.
Located at the Corner Of
Market, Powell and Eddy Streets,
ENTRANCE 3 EDDY STREET,
San Francisco, Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09
NOTARY PUBLIC.

- Law and Notary Public 63S Marker a.. onno-
sue ste Palace Hotel Telephone $40. Residence i630
Fen street. Telephone Pine 259I WV
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-09
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San Dfeqo Receir-r.hfp.

SAN DIEGO. CAL, Feb. s.-Judgs
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-04-22

Night Yardmaster Frank Coleman
has been called to Atchison by the
serious sickness of his father
Since eggs have come down so low
in price half the people are cackling
The other half have nothing to cackle
over.
Gen. Harper of near Olmiiz was in
town Saturday. He has about four
hundred acres of wheat that is look
ing fne--says he never had a better
prospect. He will put in about 120
acres of corn.
An attempted burglary in town last
night. Whaley's safe in McMahon &
Co.'S. meat market was drilled into bit
the burglars failed to get the door
open. 1t is thought to be the work of
local miscreants.
A farewell surprise was given by
the Degree of Honor in their ball
Wednesday evening, March Z, in
honor of Mrs. Hobart, Mrs. Dyer and
Mrs Hartman, all of whom were to
leave the city soon. A very nice
social time was enjoyed and lunch
consisting of ice cream. cake, oranges,
bananas and lemonade served.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-04-22
BUFFALO TOWNSHIP.
salsssssae=ss ssassSSk sssssss, -

in this neighborhood last Wednesday.
Dan Miller sold some COWS last week;
he is now entirely out of the milk
business.
b. Curry, from Homestead, was
doing business in this vicinity last
Thursday.
The latest riddle is simple and UP to
date: What is it thst resembles coffee,
often beaten. named three times before
eaten?
The boys on Saturday wished for
plenty of eggs to eat Easter; and San
day they wished they had not ate so
many. Monday they wished for the
Doctor.
The vacant house in this neighbor-
hood will now be occupied by Frank
Schneck and Miss Lizzie Schuss Who
were married last Wednesday by Rev.
Bixler of Great Bend. The bride
and groom have many friends here
who were all present in the evening to
enjoy the happy wedding. "Baee
Tucker" joins in and wishes them
much happiness and good luck through
tIeir future lives.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-04-22

From the Chums.
Please excuse "Chums" for not ap-
pearing last week.
Louis Shaffer was seen in this vicin
ity last sunday night.
John Case and son were visiting at
Mr.. Trester's last Sunday.
Hiss Eta Smith came home from
Great Bend last Saturday.
Miss Deette Worall, spent Saturday
and Sunday with her parents.
The entertainment given by Miss
Wells at Dist. % was a success.
Grandma and Harry, Mecklem
were in Great Bend last Friday.
The party at Charles Towards
was failure ON account of the rain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Feaster are up
from the Strip visiting with relatives.
Mrs. Lula Niblo. of Silverton, Colo.
is visiting with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Worrall. She expects to stay
about two months.
An entertainment was given by
Mr. Brody at the Myer school house
last Monday night. which every one
enjoyed, several peices being spoken
by Prof. Hennessy.
J. F. Smith and his daughter, Miss
Ola, were seen on the streets of Great
Bend last Saturday
| Oh: Johnnie is nice young man,
| oh! Johnnie is dandy:
He takes the girls out for ride
| And treats them all TO candy
| Sam Keener and Will Smith came
Up from Marquette, Friday night
Glad to see you once again, boys.
Weare sorry to depart, but every.
body and neighbors are making gar
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-04-22

and cherry soon will be. The pros
pect for fruit killing freeze is equally
good.
Corn planting has already begun
and it looks as If large acreage will
be put in this year.
An important real estate transfer
took place here last week. @. 81.
Buschman purchased Ed Harper's
farm of 800 acres. situated southwest
OF the river.
Ed IserD was appointed township
clerk of Lakin Monday by the com
missioners, vice II. j. Sprinkler
resigned. This is good appointment,
and Ed will make highly satisfactory
afhcial
The tramp print" who was arrested
about two weeks ago on charge of
burglary, was brought here from the
county seat Saturday for trial in Judge
Toepke's court. The charge was
changed to that of trespass, and the
prisoner was fined s25 and costs. He
now languishes in the county Jail,
awaiting the coming of good Samar-
itan with $50 bill to set him free
That mysterious air ship which, it
is alleged, was first seen in Ellinwood
has, after appearing in manr different
places again visited this vicinity where
| it was first noticed. Quite a number
of our most staid and sober citizens
aver with great earnestness that they
saw mystic, unaccountable light in
the heavens. Among these might be
mentioned DIR. Lash and Frank Red
field whose regulations for sobriety
and truthfulness have been established
by years and years of faithfulness in
treading the straight and narrow path.
We are not inclined to take much
stock in the lair ship" story, but we
would like to hear some PLAUSIBLE and
reasonable excuse for the repeated
appearance in divers locations, of that
mysterious light.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-04-22
M, E. KEYNES. AGENT.
Office with t. P. Nichols, Pawnee Rock.

The new city council held its first
meeting Monday night.
Rev. Hodson preached at the IL.
E church Sunday night.
Miss Agnes Unruh, of Dundee,
spent Sunday in Pawnee Rock.
The Santa Fe removed the old
water tank from here last week.
Dad Champion, from Stafford. was
in town greeting old friends last week.
Mrs. Charles Zutavern of Great
Bend visited the Misses Gano this
week.
Several Pawnee Rock people went
out viewing t e ditch near Dundee
Sunday.
A few friends of Mrs 81. G. Neal
held surprise party at her home Fri
day night.
Mrs. A. Miller and Miss Uden are
visiting friends in the eastern part OF
the county.
Presiding Elder Hodson held
quarterly meeting at Pioneer Saturday
and Sunday.
DR.. Bartle went to Chanute Mon
day as delegate to the Sons of Veter
ans encampment.
Sunday was likely day for a cy-
clone. The wind blew from about
every point of the compass and angry
clouds lowered overhead However
it passed off with only a big dust
storm.