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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-04

A New Virginia Postmaster.
R. q. Guilliams has been appointed
fourth-class postmaster at Pig River,
Franklin county, Va
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-24
PLANT OF A SAN JOSE WIFE.
Mrs. Leroy D. Lacey Sues to Recover
Property She Had Decided to
Her Husband.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Jan. 23.-Flora A.
Lacey to-day began suit against Leroy d.
Lacey, her husband, to compel him TO
deed to her the family home on South
Second street, which she alleges is simply
being held in trust for her by Lacey. The
property is valued at about $4,000.
About a week ago Mrs. Lacey sued her
husband for divorce on the ground Of de-
sertion. This morning the divorce suit
was dismissed at the request OF plaintiff,
who at once filed the suit to obtain pos
session of the property. In the complaint
Mrs. Lacey alleges that at the time of
their marriage Lacey possessed nothing,
while she was the owner of a ranch in
Monterey County.
She desired to have a home in this
city, and mortgaged the Monterey prop
erty for $500. With this she purchased a
lot in the Leddy Tract, and built house,
expending $22S5 in making home. Lacey
was very proud, and asked his wife 10
place the property in his name, so he
would not be Inundated, and his friends
would not make unpleasant comments on
his family affairs and relations, as would
be the case if the property was in her
name. Mrs. Lacey consented to this, and
decided the property to her husband, with
the understanding that he was to hold it
in trust, and deed It back to her any time
she desired
On January IA 1897, Mrs. Lacey says,
her husband deserted her, and since then
he has threatened to dispose of the prop
erty. The court is asked to prevent Lacey
from selling or moTtgagiug the property,
and to declare it held in trust and compel
a reconveyance of it to her.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-24
CHILDREN At THE EXPOSITION
Opened to Pupils of the Public
Scboois

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Jan. 23.-The
children of this city have had a glorious
time at Hazards Pavilion here to-day.
The time at the Home Products Exhibit
ton was given up to the public schools.
During the morning sixteen pupils
from the commercial department OF the
High School ranged themselves at their
desks on the stage and went through
some rapid calculations and business
arithmetic, under the supervision of John
H. Francis. Then followed bookkeeping,
under Milton Carlson. One thousand
figures were written in five minutes and
forty seconds. The work was all very
legible and accurate, and the penman-
ship of the students was almost perfect.
The shorthand and typewriting exhibi-
tions followed and were highly creditable
TO the tutors and pupils. Music was sup
piled by the high School orchestra.
The drawing display, under G. NJ.
Bradfeld, was a noteworthy feature. The
walls OF one entire room are covered with
drawings by pupiIs from the first to the
ninth grades. The booth is devoted to
High School work. The High School
drawings are splendid and of a more ad-
vanced character, but along different
lines. Here perspective drawing is given
attention.
There is exhibited a collection of illus
trated ESSAYS on the "Alhambra" and on
phrases of English history.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-24
ent of the United Associated Presses Mr..

ent of the United Associated Presses Mr..
Brigham said:
81 have not been rendered q Cabinet
portfolio. but Major Mckinley assures me
my name is under consideration, and, L
trust, favorably."
"Will not the fact that Ohio has one
representative in the Cabinet filing the
most important place in that BODY, pre-
vent your appointm ent ?" was asked.
Not necessarily" answered Mr.. Brig
ham. II am supported by the strong IN
dorsements Of the State and National
oranges. My appointment to the CABINET
would not be State matter. 1t would be
made on National lines"
The chances are, however, that OHIO
VIII not have more than one place In the
Cabinet, though it is possible Colonel
Brigham may be offered the post OF AS
sistant Secretary of Agriculture.
Notwithstanding all that has been said
about the reported tender of Cabinet
portfolio to Lyman J. Gage OF Chicago, It
can be positively announced that nobody
has been Hsked to accept the treasury
portfolio. The President-elect holds Mr..
Gage in high esteem, and he's doubtless,
asked some of his friends to quietly ascer-
tain whether Mr.. Gage would be In a
position to go into the Cabinet II invited.
This does not mean that he has been or
will be rendered Cabinet position, but
thst he is under favorable consideration.
Ex-Secretary Fairbanks, the commits
sion man w. T. Durham and Judge Monk
of Indiana paid their respects to Major
Mckinley to-day. The subject of Indiana
patronage was discussed. Chairman John
Goudy of the Indiana Republican State
Committee is said to be under considera-
tion for appointment as Consul-General
to Paris and will have the Endorsement OF
Senator Fairbanks.
Senator Carter of Montana and Senator
Wilson of Washington called on Major
Mckinley to-day to talk about some ap-
pointments in the far West.
The report which reached here from the
East to-day to the effect that Robert 7.
Porter has been promised the appoint
ment of Minister to Japan is without foun-
dation. The Japanese mission has not
been disposed Of, and an effort Is being
made by the friends of the incum bent to
secure his retention, but it will doubtless
be unsuccessful.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-24
Vain BhLLOTING
FOR SENATORS
At Boise the Followers of
;. Clagett Threaten to
Desert.
Utah'S Legislative Deadlock
Gives No Indication of
Breaking.
Eaker's Withdrawal the Only Incl.
dent of the Day at
olympia,

BOISE, IDAHO, Jan. 23.-In the Sena-
torial ballot to-day the result was: Clagett
(Pop.) %, Dubois (oilver R.) 26, Nelson
(Pop.) 13, Rogers (Pop.)2.
Many of the Clagett supporters are be-
coming tired of voting day after day for a
candidate on whose behalf it seems i'm
possible to enlist the Democratic vote,
without which he cannot be elected.
Clagett had a majority, however, IN the
Populist caucus, although there were
eleven dissenting votes, and it is claimed
that he cannot hold these much longer,
and that they will go to Du Bois in sutfi-
cient numbers 10 elect him unless an
agreement is speedily arrived at by the
Populists and Democrats. The Populists.
1t is claimed, would 60 to Lewis at once
If the Governor would agree, in the case
of Lewis election, to appoint Populist
to succeed Lewis as Secretary of State, but
there is not much show of q Democratic
Governor making such O contract.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-24
Santa Cruz Jury Disagrsss.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL. Jan. 23.-In the
trial before Justice Gardner of the case OF
the People VS.. c. B. Hinkle, charged with
misdemeanor in refusing TO pay license
under recently passed city ordinance,
the jury disagreed The case is an i'm
portant one, having been brought to test
the validity of the law which imposes a
graduated license tax upon merchants
and traders. By an agreement with the
Merchants Association Hinkle refused TO
pay the tax and legal proceedings against
him were begun. The city could bring no
suit that would raise the the question of
validity, HInkle's offense being a mere
misdemeanor, but the defense brought np
the question and on this the jury dis
agreed.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-24
FOUR TER-R0UHD BOUTS.
Some ve!y Sparrjng at the Entertain
menf of the New York Athletic
rI,b

NEW YORK, N. Y, Jan. 23.-Four ten
round bouts were provided by the New
York Athletic Club at their boxing enter
tainment, which was held in the gymna-
sium OF the club tonight.
Sam Tonquins of Astoria and James
Collier of Rockaway Beach quit after
three rounds of brisk fighting.
James Smith of California and James
Wilson of Jersey City spared seven
rounds. Smith was outspa rred.
Jack Edward of Philadelphia scored q
clean knockout in the nlne-round mill
with Jake Aronson.
The principal bout was a ten-round
affair at 116 pounds between Tommy
White of Chicago and Jack Skelly of
Brooklyn. Skeliy was no match for the
clever Chicagoan. and White kept pokin g
rights in at will. Skelly became very
groggy and began clinching to avoid
punishment, while White kept pounding
him with both hands. Skelly's eye was
nearly closed when the bell rang. Skelly
rallied in the fourth and sent right and
left swing for the neck, but White punched
him badly toward the close. In the fifth
round, White floored his man with right
swing, and Ske!Iy was counted out. The
round lasted oae minute and six seconds.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-24
VIII Entertain Endeauorers.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Jan. 23-The Santa
Clara County Christian Endeavor Union
will hold q rallying day N this city during
the National End eavor Convention in San
Francisco next July. Excursions will be
run to this city under the auspices of the
local union, and the visiting delegates
and their friends will be royalty eEter-
tained. Some sort of entertainment Will be
provided and the visitors will be taken on
drives TO the various points of interest.
The County Union is taking much in terest
in the National convention, and commit
tees are already at work making arrange
ments for a full attendance from this
county,
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-24
WILL STOCK AN
OSTRICH RANCH
Baron Won Schroeder to
Embark in a New
Venture.
Crops of Piumage Added to the
Harvest of His Eag,e :
Ranch.
Preparing a Tract of Land for the
Reception of the African
Birds.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CAL, Jan. 23.-J.
Fl. Won Schroeder is about to EN- bark in a
new venture. A tract recently added to
his famous Eagle ranch, twenty miles
from this city, is to be stocked with os-
triches. The Baron is going into the os-
trich-raising industry on an extensive
scale, and the enterprise will be watched
with interest by ranchers hereabouts.
Baron Won Schroeder has taken out a
patent on lots 5 to 8, in Township %, and
this land will be used for the farm. 1t is
admirably located in the foothills of the
Santa Lucia Mountains, and there is suffi-
cient level and rollin. land to make q
grand home from the African bird. Large
pens and sheds are to be built. The pens
will be fenced with strong wire netting
about seven feet high. In that section
there is an abundance of grass. leaves and
acorns, which constitute the principal
food of the large bipeds.
Baron Won Schroeder has a beautiful
estate and is the owner of the largest
prune orchard in the world. He is the
right kind Of man TO commence the new
industry, as he has made a success OF
every experiment he tried on the Eagle
ranch and the people hope his new VEN
ture will turn out as well. The new farm
is located at the west end of the ranch and
is about five miles from Santa Margarita.
People who are in this city from Los
Angeles say there is no reason why the
ostrich-raising industry should not pay as
we'll as it does at Ananeim and Los
Angeles, for the conditions here are
greatly in its favor The work of pre eDarin O
the land for the reception OF the bird will
soon be commenced, aud no doubt many
tourists who visit this part of the State
will make trip to the new farm to see the
ostrich herds. The blpeds will be shipped
to the place when it is in condition to
receive them. The people here are we'll
pleased to hear of the Baron's enterprise,
as it will be a standing advertise ement OF
the congenial climate and resources of this
county.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-24
HATCHET MEN
TAKE UP ARMS
Warning Chinese longs at
Los Angeles Prepare
for Strife.
Highbinders Arrive From San
Francisco TO Assist the
Factions.
Quarrel Betw en- the See Yup and
Sam Yup Companies Breaks
Out Anew.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Jan. ga war
of determination among the almond-eyed
residents of Chinatown seems imminent.
The disturbing and often disastrous boy
colt has been declared and trouble is liable
to occur at almost any moment. As
usual, the Bing Kung Tong and the Hop
Sing Tong, the highbinder societies, are
at the bottom of the trouble and are eager
to kill.
The old-time dispute between the See
Yup and the Sam Yup companies is ex-
pected to break out again. The former
company is the stronger in Los Angeles
and has the greater number of stores
while the Sam Yups have larger stores
than the rival institution, and in conse-
quence make bid for trade by cutting
prices. The See Yups have declared
boycott on the Sam Yup stores and placed
spoilers at the entrances to learn which OF
the See Yup mem bers patronize the for
hidden places. Whenever an offender Is
discovered he is taken to room in some
sequestered house and there tried, fined
and his property confiscated. In many
instances the purchases have been
snatched from the See Yup members on
leaving the boycotted stores. About
every six months this trouble begins
afre3h. During the last row Wong Chez
was killed.
But the highbinders do not like this.
They have steadily been working to arouse
the old-time jealousy between the two
companies, for killing Cinnamon is their
profession, but their efforts would not
have been accompanied by success had it
not been for outside influences. The same
conditions exist all over the coast. The
See Yup faction in San Francisco emily
ened things by numbering one of the
principals recently.
Suong Sam and All Huey, two of the
notorious high binders of San francisco,
arrived in Los Angeles yesterday. Fully
a dozen more desperadoes are expected
soon to assist them in conducting their
system of spotting, despoiling and MUIR
dering. The Sam Yups have not been en-
tlrely idle. In addition to arming them
selves they have asked that some of the
northern higbbinders from their own fac
tion be sent here to help cope with their
unscrupulous opponents. An attempt
was made recently by All Len, high
binder OF the Hop Sing tong, to blackmaiI
Wong Chung, q lottery dealer, out of
large sum of money, but 1t failed.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-24
SH1DOW M BER WINS.
Defeats Professor BostUorth for
ChGmDioasRiD of Canada

Defeats Professor Bostporth for the
Championship of Canada.
TORONTO. ONTARIO, Jan. 23-The
Shadow Maber- -Bosworth ,twenty-round
fight for the championship of Canada
came off at the Princess Theater tonight
before a crowded house, and terminated
at the emo of the fifteenth round with the
Toronto Athletic Club instructor practi.
cally knocked out.
The fight was hard one, and although
the Australian had the best of it in reach
and height, he had difficult problem to
solve in Bosworth, who was formerly Fitz-
simmons snarrlng partner. Maber
weighed in 154, Bosworth weighing 161.
The veteran Jem Mace looked after Mabsr
and Jack Hanley was in Bosworth's cor
ner
In the first three rounds honors were
about even, but after that Ma ber's agility
and cleverness kept the professor guessing
all the time. In the fifteenth round Ma
Der landed a stunning lett hook on the
chin, which nearly put Bosworth through
the ropes, just as the bell rang. He was
unable to continue and Maber got the de-
cision.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-24
TULARE'S INs1ITUrE.
Farmers Benefited by the Discussions
They Haze Listened To.

Farmers Benefited by ihe Discussions
They Haze Listened To.
TULARE, CAL, Jan. 23.-Tulare was
full OF farmers to-day in attendance upon
the institute. They came from all Sec
tions of this and adjoining counties. The
forenoon was spent at the United States
Experimental Station, just south of town,
where Professor Loughridge delivered a
practical talk on Treatment of Alkali
Soils"
The session this afternoon was an espe-
cially interesting one, taking part in the
programme being Elias Gallup, Professor
Loughridge, N. w. Motheral and George
A. Fleming. In the evening Mrs. James
Stewart read a bright paper explaining
How a Woman Can Aid in Making
Fruit Paw" The session closed with an
address by Professor E. J. Wickson upon
1.-THE Relations OF the University of Cali
fornia to the Farmers" This session of
the Farmers Institute has been decided
success.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-24
Santa Ana TO Chyn o.oeth.

SANTA ANA, CAL, Jan. 23.-In re-
sponse to call public meeting was held
here tonight to discuss the merits of
AssembIyman H. W. Chynoweth's bill
No. 257 reducing salaries of officials in
counties OF the twenty-fQurth class. After
a long discussion, a motion to indorse
the bill was defeated by large majority,
and motion to request Mr.. Chynoweth
not 10 urge It's passage was carried. The
general feeling was that the bill is in
consistent and not founded on knowledge
of the situation of county officials.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-24
Fire at Los GatoS.

LOS GATOS, CAL, Jan. pa fire this
afternoon broke out under J. W. Hunt &
Sons bakery and restaurant on Main
street, in the center OF town. After two
hours hard work by the two volunteer
fire companies, the blaze was got unde
control. J. w. Hunt & Sons lost their
restaurant, valued at $500, and bakery,
valued at $500. Mrs. T. Ii. Williams mil
linery-store and residence adjoining were
badly damaged by smoke and water. Her
loss is $4,000. A young man named Lemon
was badly cut on the wrist b. an ak in
the hands of one of the tiremen who was
chopping into building.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-24
Knocked On, or Dsron.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Jan. 23-George
Dixon knocked out Australian" Billy
Murphy last night IL the sixth round of
their twenty-round battle before the
Broadway Athletic Club. The deciding
blow was a left hook, which landed in the
pit of the stomach with terrific force.
Dixon had all the best of the bout up TO
the knockout
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-24
Sans Rnrthelmnn Is Fnsnn..

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Jan 23.-The
taking of evidence in the Barlhelman
murder case was concluded to-day in
Judge Smiths court. a number OF wit
nesses were examined as 10 the defend
ants sanity. DR.. Fales, a specialist on in
sanity, testified after having hypothetica
question read to him that at the time of
the murder Barthelman was of sound
mind, responsible for his acts and was ca
pable of distinguishing right from wrong.
The case will be crgued on Monday.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-24
Hoyboy Co,nmi,sioners Depart.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Jan. 23.-The
Deep Water Harbor Commission has left
the city, Admiral Walker, the chairman
going East and the other members TO San
Francisco where they will remain until
Thursday Then they will return to Los
Angeles. It is understood that the board
has arrived at a decision as to the location
of the harbor, but what it is of course no
one knows but the Commissioners.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-24
Burfon's Empty Honor.

TOPEKA, KANs., Jan. 23.-J. Ralph
Burton of Abilene is the choice of the Re-
publican members of the Kansas Legisla.
ture for the Senate. He was nominated
at caucus tonight for the empty honor
ingalls, supporters refused to participate
in the caucus, and Burton was nominated
on the third ballot. Scarcely enough
members were present to constitute
majority.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-24
A New Debutante.

Miss Ethel Isabel Smith. violinist and So
prano, announces a concert for February
Miss Smith has returned from Germany, where
she studied under Herr Professor Walter of
the Hook Schule in Munich. In Paris she was
de Ia Grange She will be assisted by Mrs.
Carmichae-Carr, Miss Edith Smith and Will
liam Andrews.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-24
SIMPSON rABERx6C1E,S DEBT.
The Magnificent BdiJtce May Be Sold at
Public AuctSOn

Public auction.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Jan. 23-The
great Simpson Tabernacle (Methodist
Episcopal), one of the finest church
edifices on the Pacific Coast, with Rev. c.
G. Mclean, 1.-The Los Angeles Parkhurst,"
as pastor, is about to pass under the
hammer and be sold to satisfy a mortgage
of $4,000 held in Philadelphia. This
splendid building is product of the boom
days in this city. 1t has been more or
less embarrassed since the collapse of the
boom. 1t was built at a cost of $50 600,
obtained largely through subscriptions by
local gentlemen who were supposed to be
making fortunes ten years ago. When
the slump came many found themselves
unable to meet their subscriptions, and
then arose the necessity of borrowing
$4,000
Simpson Tabernacle is said to be the
largest Methodist auditorium in the world
and the largest church editice of any de-
nomination on the Pacific Coast.
The amount that must be raised is $4,000
with which to pay interest and small
floating Indebtedness. The trustees pro-
pose to raise this sum at once if possible,
by popular subscription.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-24
Body Fommd Near Astoria.

ASTORIA, Or, Jan. 23.-The body of
Captain Davis of the British ship Del
cairnie, who disappeared ON the night of
Decem ber ID, was found to-day on the
beach just within the mouth of the Co.
lumbia River by the Fort Stevens life
saving crew. 1t will not be possible to tell
until after the inquest whether his death
was due to foul play or not.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-24
OREGON CONTICI'S VICroRF.
OBJECTED to Bein0 Pardomed and Wo,
His Cnsn in Conrt.

PORTLAND, Or, Jan. %. = George
Belts, alias John Bingham, wanted in
Chicago for com plIcitY in q murder, will
remain in this city. The habeas corpus
proceedings came to an abrupt end this
evening, when Judge Sears decided that
Belts did not have to accept the pardon
granted by the Governor unless he wanted
to. The prisoner thereupon declined the
pardon and this made the eXtradition
warrant ineffective. One of the many
complications is that Belts is not serving
his sentence, as his case is on appeal to
the Supreme Court. Belts prefers a short
term for burglary 10 a longer one for
murder
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-24
no,l for the UnampIoued.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Jan. 23.-The
Finance Committee of the City Council
has about formulated a plan whereby un-
employed residents, particularly property
owners who are in need of work, shall be
given labor on public works and street I'M
provements. The strictest care will be
taken to cohtine the operation OF the plan
to the residents of the city. 1t as lntenoeo
to provide work for several hundred citi-
Zens who are out of means.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-24
Order. a Stag of Proctedimgs.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Jan. 23.-Judge Hy-
land this morning issued an order for a
stay OF proceedings in the action of the
Bank of San Jose VS.. E. w. Clayton, ad-
ministrator, ct al, pending a new trial.
The judgment was decree of foreclosure
and sale of portions of the famous Ring
wood flrm to satisfy a judgment for
S24 OO7 80.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-24
San L,sfs Ranch xccident.

SAN LUIS OBISPO. CAL, Jan. 23.-
Mrs. George Richmond, who lives on a
ranch about twenty-four miles from here,
came near being instantly killed this
morning while driving gang-plow. The
pole of the plow broke and the horses ran
away. She fell under the plow and the
shares cut deep cash from the center of
her head to her left eye. The injured
woman was brought to town and received
surgical treatment. She may not recover.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-24
B,,ried ot Nanta Cr,,z.

SANTA CRUZ. CAL, Jan. 23.-The
funeral of Francis w. Thompson, who
died at San Francisco on Wednesday, was
held yesterday from the Congregational
Church. The services were conducted by
the pastor, Rev. John G. Taylor and
were participated in by Santa Cruz Par
lor, Native Sons of the Golden West, the
Christian Endeavor Society and the Good
TempIars, of all of which organizations
Mr.. Thompson was an active and highly
esteemed member.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-24
Racing at Ne,o Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS La, Jan. 23-Seven fur
longs, Nina Louise won, imp. Paladin second,
Parmesan third. Time, :293z.
Three furlongs, Miss Patteriek won, George
second, Belle Forster third. Time, :371l
One mile and quarter, Otho won. Lightfoot
second, Partner third Time, 1929.
One mile and an eighth. Laureate won,
Cotton King second Judge Steadman third
Time, 5613.
One mile, Tragedy won, Bob Clampett sec.
ond, Waldine third. Time, a.
Six furlongs, Willie W won, Senator Morrill,
second, Anna Mayes third. Time. 1:15L.