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The San Francisco call., 1897-04-18
another Dmnhnm suspec. Caught.

DAVENPORT. WASH, April 17.-F. c.
Thomas, Deputy Sheriff of Stevens
County, and Charles Brooks of Fruitland
came into town last evening having in
charge Ed Kelly, who is supposed to be
James q. Dunham, the California muir
derer. Last fall Kelly went down the
Columbia Valley on foot. 1t was sus-
pected at that time that he was Dunhc m.
He was returning ten days ago. and was
arrested by Sheriff Denny of Stevens
County, but was released. He was seen
by Thomas and Denny at Colvilie on
Tuesday, when he attempted to hide, but
was followed and arrested.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-18
ran LMts Reu Accidenf.

SAN DIEGO. CAL. April II. - Press
Hubert was seriously wounded tonight
by the accidental discharge of shotgun
in the hands of his little niece. The acci-
dent occurred on Hubbert's ranch at San
Luis Rey, forty-five miles northeast of
TINS city. TIE charge of shot passed
through board partition before entering
Hubbert's neck. Had it not been for his
he would have been instantly killed. His
o! ysician says he may recover.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-18
LADIES' COLLARS, ETC.
Fauntleroy Blouses.

Several ne1c styles of Fauntle-
roy Btouses arrived Uery late
Saturday afternoon, too late to
be sho1ca Saturday.
There's some auOfUlJy s1ceZL
ideas in the tan shades. also the
uc7oite IauCn goods, With their
1ce0Ltb of open york and rich
trimmings, 1Obich UiZJ COM
mend themselves on sisht. The
collars are deep, all made Uith
t1trnboc6 cuffs Special at.75c,
Soc, ~ 25, 81 50 and $2 50.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-18
JAILED At SAN LUIS.

Larger and Capstatist In Contempt of a
JHstic1 Court.
SAN LUIS oBIsPo, CAL. April IT,
Attorney Thomas Rhodes and a client,
Andrew Nelson, a capitalist. were fined
for contempt of court by Justice Arnold
OF Paso Robes, and for refusing to pay
were committed 10 the County Jail here
this evening. Rhodes had filed a docu.
ment asking for a change of venue,
promulgating allegations which the
Justice considered reflection on his hon.
esty, nence the commitment. The at
torney and client will apply for a writ of
habeas corpus in the Superior Court,
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-18
Body Found at San Diego.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, April IA head
less corpse floating past the Santa Fe
wharf this morning attracted the atten-
,ion of policeman. The body was re-
covered, and removed to the morgue,
where 1t was identified as that OF A,am
Synderhapff, a German laborer. who mys-
steriously disappeared three weeks ago.
Synderhauff had threatened suicide. He
was unmarried.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-18
SnfIa akifo Roat Rnn.

SAUSALITO, CAL, April 17.-An excit-
Ing boat race took place here yesterday
afternoon between two small boats from
the ships Travencore and Moreton, lying
on Sausallto. g. d. Vance had command
OF the Moreton's boat and L. BarkcIay of
the Travencore's. The course was over
Richardson's Bay, and up to the time of
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-18
Budd Has moroan,. R..;anat,on

SACRAMENTO, CAL, April 1.-THE
resignation of Attorney Moran as notary
public of the City of San Francisco has
been received at the Governors Office.
Morgan is the man who received such un-
pleasant notoriety in the Alsip blackmaiI
case.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-18
Importing Messcan Cattle.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, April 1.-THE pro-
posed raise in the tariff on live cattle i'm
ported from Mexico which will 60 into
effect with the passage of the Dingley
tariff bill, is causing big influx of
Mexican cattle into this territory. Several
thousand head will be brought in within
the next six weeks.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-18
Washington murderer in Luck.

SEATTLE, WASH, April 17.-Governor
Rogers to-day commuted to life impris-
onment the sentence of William Carey.
condemned to be hanged on Fridav next
Tor the murder. in December 1895, of a
nalf-breed Indian woman.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-18

the rounding of the last buoy the Moretou
had the better OF the race. Suddenly the
Trayeucore's boat forged ahead and
crossed the line two minutes ahead of its
opponent. The race was for trophy Of
fered by Mrs. Pearce, wife of the captain
of the Moreton
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-18
Chtnese Au,peots ACQUITTED.

SAN JOSE, CAL, April 17.-After eight
hours deliberation the jury in the case of
All Louie Young, See Quon and All Fung
Gun, charged with bblng Look Lee Bing
last night, returned q verdict of not
guilty.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-18
20 cents.
BOYS STRAWS.
BOYS COLE CAPS.

Some of the Uery latest styles,
some of the prettisst styles you
hare eUer laid your eyes upon,
in fine Worsteds and cheUiots,
plain coJorines and plaids, the
75c grade. Special at
25 Gents,
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-18
BOYS GOLF SHIRTS.

Some a1O1uzly sWelI ideas in
stripes and checks, Nth tie to
match, sizes 12 to II. Some e.r-
ceptionoIly big UaJUes, all high
class goods and nelo goods at
that. Special at
80 Cents.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-18
SAILOR SUITS.

Have you seen those S1ceW
English I'uOiDe cloth Sailor
Suits of ours in our JtUeniLe
Department? They're the very
richest and very s10eIJest thing,
richly embroidered. WhiIe on
the second floor 0s6 to be shown
them.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-18
CRASH BLOUSES.

O16rDe1O Crash BIoUses for lit
tie feIl01Os 6etUeem the ages OF "a
and 8, Witb deep sailor collar,
embroidered front, tie to match,
are perfect dreams, the JoUeJiest
things you've eUer seen; some
exceptionally bi6b-cln ones 0t
81 25, 81 rs o7oa 81 95.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-18
For the entire 10eeh at the big Keaynystreet House.
Us these goods sell out others 10 be sMppLenaented
LADIES' CLUB TIES.

Or more faDoiliarly 6no,cn as
the String Tie, ie high grade
silks, IN pJoids, all the clans
represented, and in Roman
stripes and plain solid coJorings,
SOC in most stores. Special with
1c uf
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-18
Hoods ssrhf, psrIiTs

HOOd'S Dillc are tasteless, mild, effec.
AAAS tive. All druggists. 25c.
Evening star., 1897-02-01
WEIGHTS ASSIGNED.
Heauital at the Top in Brooklyn an
Suburban.

Reauitai at the Top in Brooklyn and
Suburban.
The weights and conditions for the Brook
lyn Handicap and the Suburban are as.fol-
lows:
The Brooklyn Handicap, for a purse of
sloGo0, for three-year-olds and upward the
winner to receive 5000. the second horse
Si,3oo and the third horse. $500; one mile
and quarter-Requital 1913; Handspring,
10; hastings, Ben Brush, 123; Belmar. 121 ;
Halma, 119; Sir Walter, The Winner, lis;
harry Reed. ia; DIR. Rice, Ben Eder, 113;
Dorian, 10; Roundsman. Free Advice, Lo-
kl 10S; Peep O. Day, Maurice, lot, Howard
Mann, lo6; Lake Shore, 1G5; Havoc, 1U2:
AiSol Merry Prince, 100; King Arthur II,
"; harrington, The Swain, 81: Cleopnus,
Jefferson. 50; Rotterdam 81.
The Suburban, to be run Tuesday, June
=, FOR purse of $3.50, for ttree-year-olds
ana upward, the winner to receive $500,
the second horse, 81 900, ard the third $500;
enc mile and a quarter-Requital, 129; Cliff
Iofu lZ6; Handspring, 135 Buck NJ assie
IA; Hastings, Ben Brush, 123; Flying
Dutchman, Belmar, 121; HaInla, 120; First
Mate. CrescendO. 10; Sir Walter, The Win
FER 10; Counter Tenor, ia; DR.. Rice, Ben
Eder. Bright Phoebus, 113; Dorian, 10;
Roundsman, 100; Dutch Skater. Loki, 1OS;
Peep o Day, Maurice, 107; Howard Mann.
Zen Holiday, 1O4; Havoc, 102: Typhoon II,
Algo! tto; King Arthur II, 9S; The Swain,
feari song, 81; Berclair, 96; Volley, Ar
ouckle Herald Blazerock, %; Rookwood
"; Jefferson. Orestes, 30; Frank Harris IS:
Df. Robb, 80; Minge II. 81.
Evening star., 1897-02-01

rodman. In the following year he went
to the Philadelphia and Erie road. In 1860
President ]. Edgar Thompson of the Penn
sylVania railroad induced him to return
to that road as an asss ant to himself In
1869 he became fourth vice president; in
1911 1irst vice president. and in 1850, on
Col. ScottS death, was made president
Few men ever came to the head of a
great corporation better qualified by ex-
per!ence and intimate knowledge of its af-
fairs than did Mr. Roberts to the presi-
dency OF this great corporate To his
knowledge of men and the physical charac-
terstics of the system ne added that ripe
experience in the details Of MANAGEMENT
which his careful attention to every depart
ment in the service had brought to him.
One of the most important purchases
made during his term of office was that of
the Philadelphia. Wilmington and Balti-
more railroad. The announcement of this
fact by MIR. Roberts at the annual meet
ing which occurred on the day the trans
action was corsummared, created an in
describabie enthusiasm in the great body
of stockholders assembled in Musical Fund
Hall. In line with this purchase was the
acquisition of the Northern Central Rail-
way by purchase Of the majority of its
stock. Of the Philadelphia and Erie rail-
road. the Pittsburg. Fort Wayne and Chi
cago railroad, and other integral portions
Evening star., 1897-02-01
SPORTS Of THE DAY
Corbett's Brother to. Select His
Training Ground.
Few CHANGES u BASE BALL RULES
Columbia Athletic Club Ministers
Beaten at Albany.
CHARLEY MITCHELL COMING

SAN FRANCISCO, February 1.--Harry
Corbett, brother Of the man who is to
do battle with Fitzsimmons, expects to
leave this city today or tomorrow for
Nevada for the purpose of selecting suit
able training ground for James J. Corbett
He expects to be gone about a week. Harry
says that several locations have been sug-
gested to him, but he has no idea at pres
ent which place he will select The pro-
gram at present mapped out by his brother,
says Harry. Is to come direct to this city
from Kansas City with his trainers. He
will remain here several days, meanwhile
taking light exercise. and will then go to
Nevada for four weeks Of heavy work
Geo. Green, the weIl-known welter-weight
of this city, is looking forward fondly to a
match with Tommy Ryan. the champion
of that class, to take place Immediately
preceding the Corbett-Fitzsimmons battle.
He is waiting for news from Stuart Green
first challenged KID Lavigne, but that
clever boxer declined the meeting. Green
wants the championship badly, and wants
to fight for it. His manager. second and
trainer, big Bill 1Lange, the base ball
PLAYER, says he has $4,000 to put up as q
side bet that Green whips Ryan.
PUEBLO, Col, February 1.-The Rover
Wheel and Athletic Club has wired James
]. Corbett offering him the use of their
gymnasium, ball court and track for his
training.
Evening star., 1897-02-01
The Grounding of the Alliance.

Word has reached Secretary Herbert that
the United States vessel Alliance, used as
a school ship for naval apprentices which
went ashore last Saturday night at Cape
Henry. Va, succeeded in getting OF and
since has arrived at Newport News. Com
mandant Brown at the Norfolk navy yard
sent the following telegram to the Secre-
tary In regard to the matter:
Alliance grounded at 10 O'Clock Satur-
day night inside Of Capt Henry. A wreck
ing tug was sent down and reached the
Alliance 8 o'clock yesterday mo-ning. 1t
the Alliance until midnight. Have infor-
nation that she 1oated without assistance
at o'clock yesterday morning and Is un-
injured"
The signal service observer at Cape
Henry also reported that the vessel had
gotten OF safely.
Evening star., 1897-02-01
PRESIDENT ROBERTS, DEATH.
The Head of the Pennsylvania Rail
road Stricken Down.

rOaU Str1cken Down.
George b. Roberts, president of the Penn
syivanta Railroad Company, died Saturday
afternoon at his home. in Bala, a suburb Of
Philadelphia. from heart failure, which was
supernduced by acute Indigestion.
Mr.. Roberts was sixty-four years old He
was first taken i'll in August last but there
nave been periods since that time during
Which he has been able to be about the
house. He died surrounded by the MEM
becs of his family, and was conscious until
the last.
Mr.. Roberts was born January Il. 1898
in Montgomery county, Pa. After leaving
the Troy Polytechnic School he entered
the service of the Pennsylvania railroad as
Evening star., 1897-02-01
Sites Is CHAMPION.
Won the ThreetMtIe Skating Race
Saturday Might.

Won the Three+MIe Skating Race
s"turdsT Night.
Fully 1000 persons Jaw the last race OF
the series at the Convention Hall Ice Pal
ace Saturday night for the championship
of the District AID Maryland. The. dis
tance was three miles. and 1t was won l,y
Harry Sites in Che time of 3:1s. There
We're eight entries and the bunch finished
Williams, Hewes. hs Mat, Hawes and
Frear
Cassin, the wini Ter of the one-mile race
again dropped cud before the finish.
This gives St:teb the championship gold
medal, and silver medals to Cassn, second
place. and Hewes-thfEd place. The standing
of the men in points as follows
Sites. IL; Cassin, ); Hewes, 4, and lie
Mat 3. a, %. ...
Evening star., 1897-02-01
FEW CHANGES IN THE RULES.
Hart of Chicago Claims There vii
Not BE Many Alterations.

Hart of ChicnGO Claims There Will
Not BE Many Alterations.
James A. Hart, president of the Chicago
Base Rall Club and chairman of the rules
committee, at the convention of the Nation
al League claims there will be few changes
in the rules for the coming season. In an
interview the other day he said:
Il had all the work to do. 1 finished and
have sent the result of my burnings of the
midnight fluid to my conferees on the COM
mittee. Reach of Philadelphia and Hanicn
of Baltimore. The proposed changes are
very few, and relate solely to the govern
rnent of the game. and the proper enforce
lneft of discipline by the umpires.'
From the tenor of MIR. Hart's discourse.
it is apparently certain that no changes
have been made in the matter of the pitch
er'S position.
Evening star., 1897-02-01
MAY TAKE CLUB AND GO, ,
President Robson Gives a Hint
the Cleveland People.


the Cleveland People.
President Frank de H. Robson Of the
Cleveland club said, Saturday:
We may yet decide to play Sunday bai
right on our grounds in the city next sum.
mer. Surrounding property-owners have
given their consent.
Il will say now that if we do play there
ana are prosecuted by the arrest of play
ers on Monday mornings, or through simi-
Lar tactics, by persons who do not approve
OF Sunday ball, Cleveland will at on ,e find
itself without a National League team.
There are eleven other cities which
would be glad to see Cleveland out of the
circuit and just as sure as any attempt
Is made to prevent our playing on Sunday,
Cleveland will lose the team
Ihere are towns now outside the league
Whlch would draw better than Cleveland.
and l know where l could put the team to
good advantage"
Evening star., 1897-02-01
TENPIN TOURNEY CLOSED.
Stiles and Harmon Carried on tn
HOnOfn of the COntcaf.

The tenpin tourney df the Columbia Ath-
ieiic Club, the seventh annual event of its
Kind closed satuid evening. Mr.. Har-
mon, formerly captain of the bicycle con-
Urgent. came out Nh ehe lead, while Capt.
Harry Stiles of the bicycle squad carried
on the honors for the highest individual
score during the tourney. The standing OF
me men at the close rof the tourney is as
Evening star., 1897-02-01
xo More Inspector. Wanted.

The Navy Department wants no more
civilian steel Inspectors. and wants that
fact given the widest publicity. or the
earliest comers 157 were selected and put
through q severe examination, and frC m
the successful candidates the whole fif-
teen needed were appointed. The applica-
tions, however, continue to pour In day by
day.
Evening star., 1897-02-01

or the company's western system of roads
which it was essential to own not only as a
matter of protection, but of economy
PRESIDENT Roberts was held in high es-
TEEN by the officials of all of the other
trunk line railroads. and as a tribute of
their respect he was appointed chairman
of the board of presidents of the Trunk
Line Association. and many times reelected
to that position.
Frank Thomson.
Frank Thomson, who is looked upon as
the successor of Mr. Roberts as president,
is in his lifty-fifth year. He has been first
vice president since 1888, being really at the
heal Of the practical operation of the road.
Frank Thomson was born at Chambers
burg, Pa, July 5. 1871. He entered the Al
tcorn shops at the age of seventeen, Col
Thomas A. Scott being at that time general
superintendent of the line. On the breaking
called to Washington to take charge of the
transportation of troops. he selected Mr.
Thomson as one of mis- aids and placed him
in charge of the construction and OPERA
tion Of military railways.
Mr.. Thomson resigned from the govern
ment service In June, 1864, and was ap-
pointed superintendent of the eastern di-
vision of the Philadelphia and Erie railroad
In June, 1879. he WAS appointed suoerin-
tendent of motive power of all the Penn
sylvania railroad lines, in charge of con-
struction of all passenger and freight loco
motives and cars and SUPERVISION Of the
rolling and floating equipment Of the COM
pany, and In July, 1874, he was appointed
general manager of the Pennsylvania rail-
road lines. In October, 1852 he was made
second vice president.
Evening star., 1897-02-01
Coinare DurinG January,

The total coinage at the United States
mints during January was 6S4e06S pieces
OF the value Of o.a5l ,210 OF this amount
G.S08.420 was gold, s, 90, 500 silver and
$63 600 minor COINS.
Evening star., 1897-02-01

Big Snaps for bargain seekers In fine
water oolors at Decker's, I'LL F st.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-02-01
c. A. c. beaten Six Tricks.

The match game for the American Whist
League challenge trophy between the Al
bany Club whist team. the present holders,
and the team of the Columbia Athletic
Club, from this city. took place at Albany
Saturday night. and resulted in victory
for the home club by six tricks
Those playing for Washington were Jules
p. Wooten, DR.. E. G. WALL ir, J. R Hamp-
ton and A. G. Stafford
William W. Bennett of Catskill acted as
umpire and Mr.. George Low and Dr. How
ard G. Rogers oficiated as scorers.
Evening star., 1897-02-01
CHARLEY MITCHELL RETURNING.
Intends to Challenge the Wilmer Of
the Nevada Fight.

BOSTON. February LA letter which has
been received here from London announces
that Charley Mitchell has completed ar
rangements to return to this country with
In the next three weeks The letter states
Evening star., 1897-02-01
G. A. c. Smoker.

The smoker of the Columbia Athletic
Club Saturday evening. in the commodious
gym OF the club house was well attend
ed. and proved to be fully as great a sue
cess as the similar previous events of the
season. William Henshaw, as the yellow
Kid" was to be the comedian of the even
ing. The Allegro Quartet, composed of
Messrs. Cronin. Cough, Asmussen and Hen
sey. made a decided hit. Their selections
were rendered by Messrs. William Ager of
Baltimore. William Conlin, Harry Hughes,
George Finckel and Mr.. Price. The club
viii hold an athletic smoker on the even
ing of February IL.
Evening star., 1897-02-01

Ephonzo Youngs Co.
Still talking about those delicious
Bordeaux olives-our recent direct
importation. Unless you have tried
them you haven't eaten the finest vet
sent across the water.
We have a trade on olives not
equaled by any other house south of
Philadelphia.
Elphonzo Youngs Co.,
Wholesale and Retail Grocers,
428 9th St, bet. d and E. Phone s.
Evening star., 1897-02-01

that II Is MitcheHs intention to challenge
the winner OF the Corbett-Fftzsimmons
fight. Failing in this Mitchell will issue q
challenge to fght any heavyweight man in
the world. and will make special efforts TO
arrange a match with Peter Maher.
Pony Moore, MitchelPs father-in-law,
has disposed of his interest in his music
Eall In London and Friday was rendered a
farewell testimonial at that place. Moore
takes this step. 1t is understood, that he
may accompany Mitchell to this country
Evening star., 1897-02-01
Basket Ball Tonight.

The basket ball teams of Carroll Insti-
tute and the Washington Athletic Club will
play at the latter'S gymnasium toni
Evening star., 1897-02-01
Glen Echo Club Tournament.

The Glen Echo Gun Club will hold a
tournament this week at it's grounds, which
promises to be an affair in which all gun
ners will be interested. as marksmen from
all over this section have signified their in
tentton of entering. Some of the crack
snots OF the Rockville Gun Club entered
and the other organizations in the city are
expected to show up well in the tourney.
Evening star., 1897-02-01
Local Division L. A. w

meeting of the executive committee of
the local division of the League of Ameri-
can Wheelmen has been called for tomor-
row evening by Chief Consul Robertson. at
o'clock, at 429 10th street
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-04-21

The Easter celebration at st. James
Episcopal church exceeded IN beauty
and elaberateness the highest expec-
tatiOns of the vast congregation which
assembled to witness It, The decors-
lions OF The church we're of the most
lavish and tasteful character, thOus-
ards Of roses being used in besutify-
ing the chancel alone, together with
great quantity of hot house plants,
lilies, and flowers of all colors and de-
scrlptions. The altar was a mass OF
magnificent lilies aud snow white
flowers, and every memorial window
was banked with roses. The music,
which was furnished by the supplied
chancel choir of 26 voices. was Of 8
high order and finely rendered. In
the afternoon special service was
held for the children, at which the
choir assisted the Sunday School in
the singing OF carols, and prizes were
distributed 10 scholars of special
merit. The afternoon service, while
It had none of formahty and high
ceremonial of that Of tho morning,
was nevertheless very beautiful, and
was attended by congregation
which crowded the large church to
the doors The day was most beau
tiful one, and the Easter services Of
1897 were probably the most memoir
able in the history of the church.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-04-21

Citizens in "dry town" are going
through the woes to which the su.
burbaniies long ago became accustom-
ed-namcIy, the depredahons ofstock
The city is a refuge for all sorts of
animals. Mich cows chew the cud
peacefully at the threshold Of the MIS-.
sis5ippi Club Or the Episcopal church
Nule7 browse uurebuked on the
yong OAK trees ia front Of the band
some Main street dwellings, and woe
be to the owner of q lawn or garden
who leaves his gate unlatched. 80
pastoral has Greeuvlle become that
calves frisk about the play grounds
of the school houses and on last Mon
day evening matronly Plymouth
rock ben gathered her chickens under
her wings and settled down for the
night Oh the sidewalk ia front of the
Merchants and Planters Bank. or
coarse people treat these guests Of
the city with indulgeut considers-
lion, and bear their Entertainments
a murmur.