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The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
BACK 10 MISSOURI PRISON.
Embexxter Gordon Starts EastsCard
Wearing an Oregon Boot.

Embezxler Gordon starts EasttCard
Nearing an Oregon Boot.
STOCKTON, CAL, April %. - After
three months of wandering TO keep out of
the way OF the officers OF the law Cadmus
o. Gordon started back for his old home
at Lection, Mo-, this morning with an Or
egon boot or his leg. lie is the young
man who several days ago walked into
the Sheriff's office hungry and travel
worn and asked to be locked up. He told
the officers his name and the crime for
which he was wanted and, while they ac-
commo odatingly imprisoned him, they
we're inclined to doubt his story until con-
firmatory kilograms. were received from
the East. Last evening Special Agent
Hdrtshorn of the American Express, for
which company Gordon was employed in
Missouri, arrived in this city and this
morning he took the prisoner from the
County Jail and LETT with him for the
East.
Gordon was station agent for the rail.
road at Lection, a small place where little
business was done. He was also agent for
the American Express Company. The
two agencies paid him fair salary, but
he LED fast life and found it necessary to
use part of the company's funds to pay
his bills He has wife and two children.
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CROPS IN NEED OF RAfR.
Shght Damage Done in Some Sections
BY the Recent Warm
WINDS

STOCKTON, CAL. April 23.-For the
past two days heavy north wind has pre-
vailed in all parts of this county. 1t will
much as in the uplands. where there is not
so much moisture. The crops in this
county are larger than they have been in
years. The acreage sown is greater. and
thus far the yield is above any previous
year. Especialiy is this so on Roberts ISL
and and Union Island, where large acre
age has been planted ana where the re-
suits have been gratifying. II the high
wlnd is followed by light warm showers
no dam age will result to the crops on the
uplands.
FRESNO. CAL, April 23.-The hot spell
of the past few days, together with dry
winds from the north which have pre-
vailed at times, has had q serious effect on
the growing grain in this county. A
shower would have made the yield a
heavy one, but now it appears that it will
be light. The season had been a most
propitious one until the warm weather set
in and dried up the soil. The damage
varies in different sections and is pro ba bly,
heavier on the west side of the valley.
HOLLISTER, CAL. April 23.-The north
winds have not reached this valley to a
great extent. Crops are looking well and
only few showers needed to make great
harvest. In the southern part of the
county crops have suffered from the late
hot spell. Wild feed is about gone in that
locality. Hay cutting has commenced.
TIE crop will be large.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, April 23-From
reports received from various portions of
Sacramento County, it seems that the
north wind has as yet had but very little
effect on the grain crop. There are places
on the higher plain land where the wind
has SO evaporated the moisture that the
grain is yellowing, but much of the grain
land throughout this county requires only
few late rains to produce good yield.
COLUSA, CAL, April 23.-The sew ere
norther that has been blowing down the
Sacramento Valley during tine past few
days has had a blighting effect on the
growing grain. especially that late sown,
which on account OF the very dry condi-
ton of the ground in many places has not
sprouted. Should the wind continue few
days more not more than two-thirds of a
crop will be realized. The wind has also
caused considerable fruit-especially the
apricots-to drop and the apricot crop in
this section will be very light.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
SAN J0SE'S Fatal FIGHT.
PUeiGst SemJchy, Referee johnson and
the Seconds Placed Under
Bonds

SAN JOSE, CAL, April 23.-Matt
Semichy, who is accused OF causing the
death of kid" Evans during the prize
fight on Wednesday evening, was arraiened
before Justice Dwyer to-day on a charge
of manslaughter. His preliminary exami-
nation on the charge is set for May 3.
Bail has been fixed at $1,000. in default of
which Semichy is in the County Jail.
Harvey Johnson, the referee, and Gus
Meza, Tony Flores, Lou How ana Charles
Garboni, seconds, were arraigned upon
charges of aiding and promoting the prize
fight. Johnson was released upon $500
bail and the others on $500 each. Their
examination was set Tor May 4.
|. The body of Frank Mannino. or kid"
Evans, as be was familiarly known, has
been embalmed and will be shipped to
New Orleans, where he formerly resided
AS soon as his parents can dispose of their
property here, they will also return South.
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DROWNED nv SALT RIVER.
Seven lives Lost Within Three Weeks at
Treacherous Ford Near
PiRHix.

PHOENIX, ARIZ April 23..-In three
weeks the Salt River has claimed seven
victims. The last three were John Skel-
ton, bricklayer; Miss MAY Murrill and
an unknown man. They were seen to at
tempt to ford the river near Phoenix few
days ago. The current was strong and
deep, and the watchers on shore saw the
wagon tip over and precipitate its occu-
pants into the water. The body of the
unknown man was recovered. He and
his companions were on their way to Sill
yer City. The bodies of May Murrill and
the stranger have not been recovered, but
several persons at different points are
searching for them.
These seven casualties in three weeks
have again aroused public interest in the
old question of bridge across Salt River
at Phoenix. For several months both
fordng and ferrving have been either i'm
possible or very dangerous.
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about il. We heard the news through
a rumor going around the town just be-
fore We sailed, and l am sure it is the
truth. One OF the last things be did vas
to thank the doctors and nurses for their
care. He left 5000 in gold to be given to
wounded Spanish soldiers
Lieutenant Navarro said that Weyler
would not be removed. as he was fighting
the rebels better than any other Spanish
General had done. The failure of the
Spanish to capture the filibusters was due,
he said, to their remaining outside the
three-mile limit until oppor' unity was
presented for them to sneak into ur-
guarded parts of the coast.
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Rebels Isto,r Un ~ Jra;u

HAVANA, CUBA, April 23.-A train was
blown up Tuesday near Artemisal by the
forces OF the Cuban general, Castillo
Several Spanish soldiers were killed and
others made prisoners. Castillo sent a
letter to Weyier in which he said the train
was blown up to prove that the province
OF Havana was not pacitied. Before de-
clartng this province pacihed, the letter
concluded. "you must conquer 10, 900 we'll
armed insurgents in it "
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
RALLY Ly STANF ORD.
Parting Send OF TO she Paio Alto
Dab

Parting Send OF TO .he Paio Alto
Ifhfetes and Debnters
STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CAL, April
pa grand rally was held in the chapel
this evening to make the final arrange
ments before the Intercollegiate field day
and debate tomorrow ana give the team
an enthusiastic send off. Dr.. Jordan, Dr.
Ross, Professor Lathrop, DR.. Wood, Pro-
fessor Brunn and several of the leading
students at Stanford addressed the meet
ing. President Jordan, when called upon,
said:
There Is something better than victory
in any contest no matter which side is
victorious. 1t is that the spirit of fair
play characterize the whole performance.
l think that spirit has entered into all of
the contests thus far. Stanford has al
ways stood together in any contest.
There is always good team work, and
many of our victories were due to the fact
that the students stand as one."
Then he mentioned by name two
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
HUMANE OFFICER ACCUSED.
Frank Donson In Court on a Charge O.
Suborntng Per iuru.

Frank Doason In Court on Charge of
Subornfn0 Perjury.
SAN JOSE. CAL, April 23.-Frank Dom
son, an officer of the Humane Society,
who has been prosecuting iquor-dealsrs
for selling to minors, has been arrested on
charge OF subornation of perjury. He is
accused of having induced Adolph
Paraeto. Levan Nicholson, Otto Kuhn and
Frank Silva, tour boys, to swear falsely at
the trial of Mrs. w. J. McGettigan on the
charge of selling liquor to Levan Nichol-
son. minor. Mrs. McGettigan was ac-
quilted. Justice Gass, before whom the
trial was held, ordered the arrest of Dom
son and the boys, but it was subsequently
decided to let the latter 60.
Donson was arraigned before Judge
Kirkpatrick to-day. His examination has
been set for April %. with bail at $1,000.
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with expressions of regret on the part of
each m mem ber of the board.
DR.. f. NJ. Sponogle, who has been serv-
ing as first assistant, was elected med ical
superintendent at Agnews to succeed DR..
Hatch.
Under the new law the appointment of
all asylum employees rests with the medi-
cal superintendent and DR.. Sponogle an
nounced the appointment of DR.. Stock
ing, who has been second assistant, to be
first assistant and DR.. j. T. Crystol of
Santa Cruz as second assistant.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
Moy .tinoh Harama.

MOBILE. ALA, April 23.-A letter from
the London Chronicles Cuban corre-
epondent. dated Dolos Lumas, April 10,
says there is great activity in the insur-
gents camp, which leads to the belief that
the Cubans are preparing for an attack
upon Havana. War councils are held
daily. Chiefs are constantly studying the
mans of Havana and Matanzas provinces.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
Co. Operattre store at stanford.

SAN JOSE, CAL, April 23-The CO.
operative Association of Stanford Uni
versity has filed articles of incorporation
with the County Clerk. The object of the
organization is to carry on general mer
camille business for the accom- N odation
OF the students and faculty. The follow
ing are named as directors: r. L. Green,
G. M. Richardson, III. II. Power, A. b.
Show and l.. M. Hoskins, all of Stanford.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
AGKEWS ASYLUM CHANCES.
Dr. F. H. Sponogis Succeeds Dr.. Hatch
as Medical Superintendent of
the fpsfUUfjon

SAN JOSE, CAL. April 23.-Dr. +. W.
Hatch, who has been medical director OF
Agnews Insane Asylum for seven years,
has been appointed by Governor Budd
general superintendent on the State
Lunacy Commission, with supervision
over the five asylums, or State hospitals,
as they are called under the new law
creating the commission.
A special ting OF the Board of Man
ayers of the State Hospital at Agnews was
held this evening, at which medical su.
perintendent was elected to succeed DIR.
Hatch and several appointments were con-
firmed.
The resignation of DR.. Hatch was read
and accepted, but the latter action was
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
Sent to an Indu,tr,at schoo,

SAN JOSE, CAL, April %. -Alphonse
Sagardia, young Mexican who stole
seven head of cattle from t. NJ Kenyon, a
rancher near Smiths Creek, was COM
mitted to the industrial school at lone un-
til he becomes q years of aga, by Judge
Lorigan, to-day. Sagardia is only lS years
OF age. de pleaded guilty to a charge Of
grand larceny.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
HAVE NOT soLD THE LINE.
Citisens' Traction Company of San Diego
kstajns Its katisUnv.

Ctttsens' Traction Company of San Diego
kstains Its kati,cny.
SAN DIEGO, CAL, April 23.-A stcry
was published in an evening paper to-day
stating that the City Traction Company's
street railway line had been sold to A. b.
Spreckels and consolidated with the San
Diego Electric Railway. A CALL ccrre-
spondent tonight saw Receiver A. D.
Norman of the Citlzens' Traction Com
pany, who said:
The Associated Press correspondent
sent the report out without consulting
me. The facts are that the Citizens Trac-
tion road is in excellent condition, and
the bondholders have no intention of SELL
ing the line at present l consider the
property one of the best in the country,
and worth to-day $100, 900. or $50 600 more
than the present owners paid Tor it.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
FAILED TO FIND THE BULLET
Lexington Police Officer suffering From
an Y Ray Erpertment


LEXINGTON, KY, April 23.-Lieuten-
ant John Jackson, the giant of the Lex
ington police force, is suffering from an
aggravated case of dermatitis as a result
of exposure TO X-rays, which he underwent
in the hope of locating bullet. The first
exposure, twenty days ago, lasted fifteen
minutes. The second exposure, made a
few days later, was for the same length of
tim. On April 3 the third exposure was
made with large plate covering nearly
the entire chest, about eight inches from
it. This exposure lasted half an hour. A
few days after the last exposure the skin
on the chest became infiamed. This in
f1ammation extended to the neck, face,
mouth, right eye and scalp, with the re-
suit that the hair is falling out and the
beard ceasIng TO grow. Nearly half of his
mustache has fallen out. The bullet has
not vet been located
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
Ne,y Trial for An Stno.

SAN JOSE, CAL, April 23.-Ah Sing,
who was implicated in the killing of All
Wah and recently convicted of man
slaughter, was granted q new trial by
Judge Lorigan this afternoon. The court
held that the evidence was not sufficient
to warrant the jury in returning a verdict
of manslaughter. Ah Sing and two COM
panions are accused of having held All
Wah while Ng Gong, who has never been
capt ured, did the shooting.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
sE VIII Observe santtsrv Conditions.

SAN JOSE, CAL, April 23-Dr. J. ].
Miller, mem ber OF the Board OF Health,
and who is about to make an extensive
tour through Europe, has been authorized
to represent the board while abroad. He
Will investigate all matters relating to
sewerage and civic hygiene which might
be considered of benefit or interest to
mem hers or conducive to the welfare of
the city. He will start In few days.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
For Fire Cent Fares.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, April 23.-Judge
Showalter of the United States Circuit
Court to-day granted the Citiz ems Street
Railway an injunction to prevent the
operation of the Scent fare law which has
been In effect the past few days on all
lines. The scent fare will be restored
pending the final test of the legislative
act involved. General Harrison appeared
for the company.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

Deserted His Wife aud Family for His
Stsfer-iu- LutU.

Deserted His Wife aud Family for His
Stsfer-in- LatU.
STOCKTON, CAL, April 23.-I. w.
Gam, who left his wife and family penni-
less and ran away to Woodland with his
sister-in-law. was arraigned in Justice
arker's court yesterday. The strap
ping rancher walked into the courtroom
without the little formallty of removing
his hat. When he was told to stand up to
hear the charge against him he still
neglected the little formality.
take off your hat whispered Deputy
Sheriff Wall.
He pulled the tile from his head and
listened to the charge with an expression
OF indifference. When asked if he desired
any witnesses to be present he said he
might want Mrs. Gam, but he did not say
whether he wanted his wife or his sister
in-law.
His bail was fixed at $3000 and being
unable to supply it he was remanded into
CUSTODY.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
Bakersfefd Attorney,s Death.

BAKERSFIELD, CAL. April %. -
George c. Goriam Jr. died at his home
in his city after a long period of eufeeb;ed
health. He was 43 years OF age. His BODY
will be shipped to San Francisco for inter.
ment. The Superior Court adjourned out
of respect to the deceased.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
Murderous .sets of an Embesxler.

CHICAGO, CAL, April 23.-Rather than
suffer arrest on a charge of embezzling
S2500, D. w. Braunsch weig, confidential
clerk and collector for John R. Rapp,
wholesale liquor dealer at $40 Milwaukee
avenue, to-day shot and killed his employer
and imm edlately aiterward committed
suicide in Rapp's private Office.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

students who have had charge of many of
the, affairs OF the student body this year as
deserving of special notice.
DIR. Ross, who assisted in preparing the
debatina team. said he thought Stanford
had winning team this year. They had
worked faithfully and were strong de-
haf
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
SAN BERKARDIW0 PAS70R'S FEE.
Rev Dr. Frost Rewarded With SIS aid a
Beer Check for Presiding at
WeddiHo.

SAN BERNARDINO, CAL. April 23.-
DR.. J. A. Frost, a local Baptist minister.
has in his possession as unique marriage
fee perhaps as it has been the lot of man
of the cloth to receive.
Last Saturday night he was called upon
to perform a marriage ceremony for Floyd
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
IS RITEkA DEADS
The Ga liant Cuban Leader Sa1d to Hare


NEW YORK. n. Y, April 23.-Lieu-
tenant Ramon Navarro of the Spanish
cruiser Infanta Isabel, which has arrived
10 participate in the Grant day exercises,
made this remarkable statement to-day
Ruiz Rivera Is dead of his wounds. 1t
is weil-known fact that he never reached
Havana alive. and at the time of our de-
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the groom invited the doctor to indulge in
glass of wine, and while toasting the
event he slipped into the reverend gentle
mans hand two shining pieces of metal
that he had unearthed from his vest
pocket. The parson, without looking,
passed them into the outer recesses of his
own capacious garment (the doctor is 6
feet inches high and weig his $50 pounds),
and after wishing the bride and groom the
longest and happiest of lives, took his de-
parture.
Arriving at his home the doctor pro-
ceeded to see what was the net result OF
his labors and sought his gold pieces. I'm
agine his surprise when he brought forth
one shining $5 gold piece and beer check
which the groom had gathered in his trav-
els during the day.
The doctor was dumfounded In vain
he searched for the other gold piece, but it
did not appear. The true state of affairs
finally dawned upon him, and settling
himself in his large chair he broke for b
in peals of laughter that aroused the
neigh bors and his own household, to
whom he told the story and showed the
bit of gilded brass. In response to ques-
zion what he would do with it he an
swered that at the next meeting of the
Southern California Anti-Saloon League,
of which he is president he intended to ex-
hibit it as the most remarkable wedding
fee ever obtained by minister in the
world.
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G. Klrlsin and Lora
Dodson. At the ap-
pointed time he was
on hand and after in
specting the necessary
document, obtained
from the County
Clerk. he procee ded 10
tie the Knot in his pc
culiar off handed man.
ner.
Ill.,
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

READ Howard v. Sutherlands wit and satire
in to-dsy's Star.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-17
AN APPEAL TAKEN.
Ira Wards nethod of Holding Two
Guns and Dogs.

The suit of Ira Ward against Game
Warden VIM. Little, at Mapleton,
has found it's way into the district
court. The case was to have been
tried several days ago, but the plain
tiff did not appear, on account of sick
ness, and the action was dismissed.
Mr.. Little found two prairie chickens
IN Mr.. Wards possession, before the
season opened, and confiscated them
and his two guns and dogs. Mr.. Ward
replevined the guns and dogs, but the
court, in dismissing the action, order
ed them returned to Mr.. Little. An
appeal to the district court has been
taken from this order. Mr.. Ward re-
tains possession of the guns and dogs
pending the appeal, which is the
main point that he was after. His
attorneys are Plymat & Laurisch.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-17
CHARGED WITH BURuLARLY.
Something More About John Dack
Arrested For HOUSEKEEPING.

John Dack, an account of whose ar
rest and confinement in Jail was pub
lished by the FREE PRESS Tuesday,
was taken before Judge Shissler to.
day. A warrant was served on him,
charging him with burglary in
the third degree, and he will
b arraigned upon it tomorrow
morning at nine o'clock, when the
time for the preliminary hearing will
be set. Dack was committed back to
jail. He is a Swede, about % years of
age, and claims to have worked for a
farmer near ST. James during the
summer. He has retained Jean A.
Flittie as his attorney. After a bath
and shave at the Jail he does not look
as hard as when first brought in.
The more costly of the goods stolen
from Representative III. G. McLean's
house at Lake Crystal have not been
recovered and are supposed to have
been disposed of at private sale by the
thieves or still in the possession OF
one or two of them. Among these
goods was a large amount of silver
ware.
The authorities have been on what
they believe to be the track of the
thieves from a day or two succeeding
the robbery, and were once or twice
upon the point of making arrests, but
hesitated until ample proof could be
obtained. The movements of the
three men suspected of the crime are
known from the morning after the
robbery to the present time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-17
TEAM OF DAPPLED GRAYs.
Hook and Ladder Co. No. Buys q
New Fire Team.

The committee Of Hook and Ladder
Co No. l, appointed several weeks
ago to purchase d new team for the
compaDy's truck, made purchase
Tuesday. A dappled gray team was
purchased of J. B. Gardner, of Wa
Sc ca, the rrice paid being about 5000.
The team weighs 1900 pounds and is
five and six years old, and well
matched. One horse is named Frank"
and the other Charley"
The neW-team weighs about 800
pounds more than the blacks, and is
strong and at the,same time good ap-
pearing Gates Phillips went TO Wa
SEGA today TO close up the deal. Many
teams were offered to the committee,
and three or four were inspected.
The suggestion has been made that
if Excelsior hose company took the
remaining black horse that belonged
to the hook and ladder company and
put it with the larger of it's two white
horses it would have stronger and
better team.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-17
MORROW WAS ACQUITTED.

The case Of the state of Minnesota
VS.. o. f. Morrow was tried at Maple
ton Tuesday. Mr.. Morrow was &C.
cused by James P. DAILY with obtain
ing ibis dog under false pretenses,
claiming to have a written order from
A. A. Handy for it. The defendant
denied this. The dog seems to have
had several part owners, and as he is
a valuable hunting dog he was in de-
mand when the chicken season open
ed. Plymat & Laurisch appeared
for the state yesterday and G. L.
Benedict for the defendant. A jury
trial was had, and after being out
about an hour the jury returned a
verdict of not guilty, and the defen-
dant was discharged.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-17
THE ADVANCE INFARM PRODUCTS

The Popocratlc aggregation When
referring to the returning prosperity,
profess to believe that there is moth
ing in it. That wheat has increased
in price simply because there is a
short supply abroad, and the United
States is able to fill that supply. That
this is but temporary, and no pros
perity whatever exists outside of that.
Some of them will even deny that
other prices outside of wheat have
been materially affected. Assistant
Secretary Brigham, of the nationa
department of agriculture, has pre-
pared some figures which show that
wheat is not the only product of the
farm that has been overtaken by pros
perity, but that many other products
are now bringing better price. The
prices are compared with last year
and are as follows: