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The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
UNDER An IDAHO YAEANCHE
COmnttsstoner Butter of Elnore County
HurIrd to His Death

Comnttsstoner Butter Of Elmore County
HurIed TO His Death.
BOISE, IDAHO, Feb. 13-Mountain
snowslides have claimed another victim
on the road between Rocky Bar and At
lanta. George E. Butler, Commissioner
of Elmore County, was on his way home
from a meeting of the board. He left
Rocky Bar on snowshoes and has not been
seen since. His trail was followed to the
edge of the great avalan che and there all
trace was lost. L. is supposed he was
overtaken by the slide and swept down to
death.
William Tate, a mail carrier, made the
trip in the opposite direction the same
day. When at q point near where the
slide occurred. he heard the thunder of
the avalanche and narrowly escaped being
carried away. When it was safe to move
on he crossed the track of the slide and
was alarmed to find a fresh snowshoe
trail He hurried on to Ro XIV Bar and
gave the alarm, meeting some men on the
road who informed him that Butler had
made the trail he had seen. At last ac-
counts the BODY had not been recovered.
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store at Fifth and Market streets, COM
menclng to- morrow, there will be held
there perfect revelation sale in the line
OF clothing and furnishing goods as re-
CARDS prices which have been slashed, it
would appear, regardless of the real value
OF the articles, which are high class and of
the finest quality throughout.
Summerield & Roman propose to be
known in future as the leading clothiers
not alone of this City, but of the Pacific
Coast, and in consequences will offer to
the public such rare inducements in their
line. both in price and quality of articles,
as to warrant this belief.
In consequence OF the big sale that
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
CLOTHING ARTICLES WILL Be SACRIFICED

clothing world that has taken place for
some time past is the consolidation OF the
business interests of H. Summertield and
J. H. Roman under the firm name of
Summerfield & Roman at the corner of
Fifth and Market streets This move
means the Inauguration of a monstrous
sale of the stock of two tremendous stores
under the roof of one establishments,
which commences tomorrow.
Mr.. Summerheld, who for the past de.
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Prf<oner E.onp-. at Burt,noo,n.

REDWOOD CITY, CAL, Feb. 13.-Con-
stable Deeirello OF South San Francisco
was escorting two culprits from that place
to the County Jail at Redwood City yes.
terday. As the train neared Burlingame
one of tie men asked permission 10 90
into the lavatory of the car. His request
was granted, and as the car pulled out
from the station the prisoner dropped ont
of the window and made his escape across
the fields. To pursue him meant to lose
the one IN the Consta ble's possession. so
he was allowed to go unmolested. H
has not been recaptured.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
SIN JOSE BUAGLAR CAUGHT.
Is Only IS Years Old, but Feteram In
Crime.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Feb. 13-William
Downing, who was arrested early this
morning by Chief Kidward for entering a
room in the Tyhurst lodging house at 81
East Santa Clara street, was arraigned be-
fore Justice Gass this morning on a charge
OF burglary. When captured Downing
had suit of Clothes a revolver, a Liamond
pin and pair of opera glasses in his pos
session. These he nad taken from the
room OF L. A. Tyhurst. His examination
was set for February II. In default of
$1,000 bail he was committed to the custody
OF the Sheriff.
Downing is only IS years of age, but is
thoroughly incorrigible. He was commit
ted to the Whittier Reform School about
five years ago from Santa Barbara, but es-
capped after serving four years. His father
at present is running merry-go-round in
East San lose.
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soheIier for q Judgeship.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Feb. 13.-The Dem o.
cratic County Central Committee last
evening adopted resolutions favoring the
appointment of Victor A. Scheller as Su-
perior Judge, should the bill now before
the Legislature to create third depart
ment of the Superior Court in this county
become a law. Jackson Hatch and
Nicholas Bowden are also mentioned as
Democrats who are worthy of recognition
by the Governor. The resolutions were
forwarded to Governor Budd to- day.
Eleven out of the fourteen members OF
The committee were present at the meet
ing.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
Land Booner, ~ oou,ed of Fraud

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Feb. 13.-United
States Circuit Judge Wellborn this after
noon issued an injunction restraining J.
w Wilson, editor of monthly paper in
Chicago. and his associate II. P. Sweet
directors OF the Big Rock Creek Irrigation
Company, from Issuing $4,000 worth Of
bonds fraudulently; restraining the di.
rectors OF the district from wrongfully
approprlating funds OF the district, ami
partially restraining Sweet and Wilson
from sending a wrongful issue of bonds
out of the State. 1t is claimed Wilson
and others are accused OF having dis.
posed of United States land to settlers.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
Smelling Hor,ethie| Arre.ted.

San JUSE, CAL, Feb. 13.-RafaeI r
ries, who is wanted in NJ creed County on
a charge of grand larceny, was arrested az
the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs
Sanchez, at So Montgomery street, by De-
tective Anderson and Officer Haley, this
morning. Ferries stole three horses and
two mules from a rancher at Smelling.
He disposed of the stock along the route.
The accused will be taken to Merced to-
morrow by Constable Latour.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14

Madame Wilfred Laurier, wife of the
Premier of Canada, accompanied by Dr.
bald Laurier and NJ. Henri Laurier,
brothers of the Premier, and their wives,
arrived in Sacramento yes or iav IN the
Canadian Governments priyate car Cum
berand. After visiting all The points OF
interest throughout the city and watch
ing the Legislators at their labors they
left this evening for Salt Lake City.
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SUDDEN Death at Gitroy.

GILROY. CAL. Feb. BE. T. Archer,
an old resident of Gilroy, dropped deau
yesterday morning near this place from
heart disease The deceased was a native
of Missouri, aged II years. he had been
a resident OF Gilroy for the past twenty
years and was engaged IN the poultry
business. At the time of his death he
was engaged in dispute with some gyp-
sizes over the latter's horses grazing on the
street. and it is believed that his anger
and the excitement were the primary
cause of his death.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
Beautsfysng Los Gasos streets.

LOS GATOS. CAL, Feb. 13-The local
improvement society has be un the beau.
tiiying OF the town by planting trees ana
shrubhery along the principal streets.
Palms will be set out in 'front.' of the
schools and all the churches. J. J. Sulli-
van, public-spirited citizen, will plant
nifty palm trees on University avenue and
the society will set out twenty on Taylor
street and sixty on Santa Clara street.
Ten palms will also decorate the plaza on
Glen Ridge. Other streets will also be
improved.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
PORTLAND MANS WInDFAlI.
Heir to Estates In Scotland Valued a
100000

PORTLAND, Or, Feb. IL. John
Duthie, head contractor of Government
torpedo boats at Wolf & Zwickers. has
just received the welcome news that he is
he heir to estates il Scotland worth
100000. The property descended from
relatives of the family of lis m ther near
Dundee, whose name was Mason.
A Dundee law firm has been advertising
in mum ber of American newspapers for
heirs of sabella Mason Duthi", and John
Duthie, the oldest surviving son, was
traced from Bristol r. l., to Portland.
The fortune is entirely a surprise to tn
family. Duthle is one OF the first boat
constructors in the country, having builI l
the first Cushing torpedo boat in this
country and also having built the Vigilant
and Defender.
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DEATH AT s NTA CRUZ.
Passing Of l.. b. A"Sfim, one of Gait
Tornin's FfrsE SetfIerS

Passing Of l.. b. Ausfim, one of Cali
fornin's First settlers.
SANTA CRUZ, CAL, Feb. 13.-L. B.
Austin, who was the sergeant-at-arms of
California's irst State Legislature, died at
his home in this city to-day, aged 7s.
MI. Austin was born in Addison County,
Vermont. he crossed the plains in 1849
and resided In Nevada County until 1863
afterward removing to Hollister and
Monterey. For the past twenty years he
had lived al Santa Cruz. Several wears
ago Mr.. Austin retired from active bust
ness, because of poor health. The bod
will be inferred al Holister, where a
brother, G. w. Austin, resides.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
Strike of Pnrnftna OIL.

LOS ANGELES, CAL. Feb. 13-Infor-
nation received from Placerto Canon.
seven miles above Newhall, give details
of valuable strike of paraffine oil by two
pros pectors. The men were sinking a
shaft for gold. but were driven out by a
supposed flow of water. They returned
and found the fluid to be oil.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
The Com,.. at san Ds.ao.

SAN DIEGO. CAL, Feb. 13.-H. M. &.
Comus, Captain Dyke. arrived to-day ten
days from Acapulco and bound for
Esquimalr. 1t will probably remain un-
til after the water carnival. The United
States battle ship Oregon left Acapulco
on February and is supposed to be slowly
steaming UP the coast.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
seattle kmsessler.,s Right.

SEATTLE, WASH, Feb. 13. - Eugene
Fischer, for many years collector for the
Seattle Brewing and Mailing Company, is
missing with shortage in his accounts.
His defalcation is said to be in the neigh
borhood of $4,000. He is German, about
thirty-seven years of age. and has wife
and two children in this city.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
van Be Piauted to Canator..

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Feb. 13.-
Twenty-Five thousand acres of land, for
merly belonging to the Semi-Tropic Land
and Water Company, were to-day trans
ferred by the San Francisco Savings Union
to q company of English capitalists. The
price was over $5OG, ,00O Two thousand
acres lie in the Rialto irrigation district.
One tract of 1000 acres will be cleared at
once tor planting canaigre.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14

starts tomorrow, it will not be surprising
10 see long lines of people awaiting
admission to the big store at the corner of
Fifth and Market streets, each cIamoring
for admission and each more eager than
the other to take advantage of an oppor-
tunity that seldom presents itself for the
purchase of some article III wearing
apparel at less than wholesale prices.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
Los Anget-s Cuban sympathsxers.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Feb. 13. Mayor
Snyder, in response to a request from the
president of the Cuban League of Amer
ica, was engaged this afternoon in pre-
parng list of twenty prominent citizens
who will be asked to organize in this city
branch of the league.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
Linda Yf.tn Cotoni.t.

SAN DIEGO, CAL. Feb. 13.-Represen-
tatives of syndicate of Chicago and ST.
Louis capitalists have purchased six
teen hundred acres of land in Linda
Vista, adjoining this city, for $50, 900.
They have subdivided the tract and will
colonize it Immediately.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14

Bullets made of precious stones are rari-
ties In warfare. But during the lighting
on the Kashmir from tier, when the British
troops defeated the rebellious Hunzas, The
natives used bullets of garnets encased in
lead. The British preserved many as GU
riosities.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
San Diego Popuii.t Nomsnees.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Feb. 13.-The Mid
dle-of-the- Road Populist convention to-
day nominated Judge A. G. Mouser for
Mayor. A straight municipal ticket was
named.
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Snoranento's Dtsnn0wt,hed Guests.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, Feb. 13-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-16
THE .runrHER INFORMATION"
Sherman Kept the President f"''
Informed.

philadelphia. Pa. May 15.-The president
received from Secretary of state sherman
at Washington, this morning abstracts Oh
kilograms and letters that have come to
the latter from Cuba. These are said 10
relate largely TO the subjects OF distress
and destitution now existing on the isian' e
It is further stated that they confirm IN
real measure the information hitherto re-
oeivod bv the president on this subject u
.. believed message, giving the views OF
the president on the situation in Cuba WIN
be sent to congress early next week II II
stated positively. however, by thi'Se ~ d
position to know, that sueh a 'nes'''s'
not yet been prepared.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-16

although she needs only about ITO tons to
fill her bunkers to their fun capacity, this
amount OF fuel will be hurried on board to-
day and tomorrow.
The New Yorks engines have been taken
apart and sho is undergoing a general
overhaulug Of her motive machinery at her
moorinss off Tompknsville, n. l.. but the
engineering force OF the cruiser is doubt
less already at work putting the engines
together. and it is believed that she will
be ready for sea by Monday next.
Concerning the Osgship's destination,
nothing can be learned at the navy de-
parment. but that her departure from
port has any bearing on the Cuban qucs-
tlon is denied by them. Tho belief amoug
naval officers is strong that tho New York
Is TO be held in complete readiness to 80
TO Key West at moments warning,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-16
A MESSAGE on CUBA.
VIII De Sent TO Congress Next
Monday.


Washington, May 15.-The definite an
nouncement is made at the capitol today
that a message on the Cuban situation VIII
be sent to congress by the president next
Monday. It will deal with the question
NJ depriyatlons TO which American citizens
are subjected In Cuba and It is understood
It will recommend an appropriation for
their relief.
The report that the president would pos
s,h,v not send a message to congress on
Monday on the Cuban situation has, II 10
reported. very much exercised the mem
hers Of the senate committee on foreign re-
latlons. II is alleged that message or no
message, the committee Intends 70 act
Al once on the Morgan resolution. Wheh
tho resolution will b. agreed TO will de-
mend Of course upon the debate which 1t
nav nroyoke. but It appears to be the gem
eral belief that the resolution VIII be
finally agreed 10.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-16

Washington. May l5.-I1astern Texas
Fair except showers in northern pci-
ton; south winds
Mississippi and Louisiana-Fair; warni-
err; south winds.
oklahoma, Indian Territory and Kansas
Partly clouIy. possibly showers warmer
In eastern portion; south winds
Arkansas Fair In morning. Increased
oloudiuess in afternoon: warner; south
winds,
North and south Dailota-Fair in morn
ing; increasing clordiness in afternoon
warmer: brisk south winds.
Nebraska-Fii in eastern portion DOS
sihlv showers in western portion; south
winds, becoming variable
Colorado and Wyomlng-Parly clouaF'
possibly showers; variable winds
MOntlaa--I Increasing cloud ness occa'
sional showers; west w'nds.
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wARLIKE NEWSPAPERS.
Think Their Government Is Showing
Much Weakness.


Madrid. May 15.--The Heraldo. refer
ring to tho possible action OF the United
States for the relief OF Americans in Cuba,
says: 1.-THE Spanish government Will have
universal opinion on It's side II It acts
with energy In repelling American inter
ference in our affairs, but this opinion will
be hostile unless the government ceases
making concessions. These displays Of
weakness, II they do not increase the diff
Guilty OF solving the question. certainly do
not improve the situation in Cuba"
The Correspondence announces that the
reported Increase in the strength OF the
Spanish navy was decided upon in view
Of the possibility Of international conflicts
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CALHoUN's FIRST REPortT.
II Confirms the Others TrIling OF
Great ncstitutinH.


Grcut ncstituiinn.
Now York. May ia special to the
World from Washington states that w. j,
Calhoun. special commissioner to Cuba.
has sent in his first report. not on the
Ruiz case, which it was said would occupy
his whole attention, hut on affairs on the
island" Tho Worlds dispatch says
In his preliminary report received by tho
state department today, Mr.. Calhoun says:
Il. OF course. have not had time to make
thorough Investigation. hut THE IN
FORMATION l HAVE OBTAINED WAR
RANTS ME in SAYING THAT AFvAiRs
on TIE IsL.Nn Mtc Ia sl j. GuR
BILE STATE AND THAT THE REPORTS
YOU HAVE RECEIVED REGARDING
THE DESTITUTE CONDITION or AMER
ICAN CITIZENS ARE BY NO MEANS
EXAGGERATED. But am not at this
time prepared to advise ~lmediato relief
as the means OF successful distribution
are doubtful l will communicate later"
This dispatch was hurriedy translated
and forwarded to the president at Phila-
dclphia Abstracts were also sent OF SINH
lar telegraphio reports by all the consular
Representatives in Cuba.
Consul General Lee In cablcgram. re-
oeived last night and forwarded today in
brief to the president, reiterated his for
mer declarations on tho restitution and
suffering in Cuba. He expressed the firm
conviction that UNLESS PROMPT RE
LIEF BE AFFORDED MANY AMERICAN
CITIZENS MUST NECESSARILY DIE
FROM STARVATION.
The indictment against Weyler was
strengthened today by another report from
Consul General Lee and from special dis
matches from Consul Barker at segua,
Consul Brice at Ma.a2zas and Hyatt At
Santiago. The only consul whose reports
differ from the others is owen McGarr at
Cipnfueeos
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cn,houn visited the Prisons,

Havana, via Key West. MAY lh'-'ohsu'
General Lee and Special Commissioner
Calhoun yesterday visited the city jail ana
talked with the prisoners there Among
those interviewed were Senior Viondi' aitor-
nov for General Julio sangullly, ana Neh'r
Garcia the correspondent OF New York
newspaper Senior Garcia is charsed WIN
publishing unreliable ana ALARMING ~ -
cnarish news" Senior Garcia attempted I'd
uicad American citizenship in defense. nut
Ga far he has been unable to produce INC
nrcofs OF his citizenship, and 10 oihc,ai
circles here II is considered donpuu'
whether he viii he able TO domonstrhte
bimself a citizen Of the United states.
Many of the Spanish officials believe .na.
ANYTHING for him.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-16

Havana. May lb.--tYia Key West',-
Through Consul General Lee, A. j. Cal
houn. the special commissioner appointed
BY the United States government 10 OK
anime into the matter Of the killing OF
Or Ru,z. Yesterday officially notified inc
Spanish government OF the fact OF his ar
rival. adding that he was awaiting com.
munieatlons from the Spanlsh government
and The naming Of a representative who ia
expeeied 10 cooperate with him.
United states Consul Lee mas entered :
protest al the palace against tue siieseu
violation and examination OF A"'o''e""
mails at The Havana pontoihcc'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-16

Preparations for the funeral OF ex'sen'
ator Coke are completed.
Medical students graduated from the
university at Galveston included four wo-
men.
a young lady was poisoned and ou,ras-
ed near Bonham she was expected to d,G.
officers are nftcr Tho man, and excitement
runs high.
Bryan has prohibited hypnotsm
An unknown man was cut 10 pieces by
u train ut Galveston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-16
a PANIC IN HAVANA.
Government Hank mills HIVE Dcpre-
cIntrd Ninct, pcr Cent

Havana. May 10 (via Key west)--Tho
decision of the government against tho
exchanging of bank bills for silver coin
has caused a panic. Prices OF bread. milk
and other necessities Of life. have doubled
within the past few days The working
classes. aa well as government employees.
both civil and military, openly expro"
their dissatisfaction with the action of the
government in paying them in scrip, which
is 90 per cent below par 1t is believed
.be governor will no longer accept paper
money In payment OF the taxes In that
event further depreciation OF the paper
money may be expected.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-16
AN INCIDENT OF THE GAME.

buttons passed by the Sidney Grange OF
Illinois The resolutions declare In favor
Of such action being taken by the United
states az will put stop 10 the inhuman
warfare nov raging on the island" and
declare in favor of the Independence OF
that .Sisnd. IN appeal is made 20 all
farmers organizations TO pass similar res
outicns and speedy action by congress
fs I
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-16
unNrLnNnss row Ann AMERICANS
Prorpcct of Action Of United s'ateS
nnn NInhn Ihr umns nnllte.

prospcct nf Action Of United s'ate~
HAS Madc the uuns Polite.
New York. May ia special to the
World from Havana says; Tho Spanish Of
tieln,s at the palace are much concerned
ov, the minors Of the forthcoming mes
sage from President Mckinley.
orders hayo been issued. It is said. That
all Americans be treated with the utmost
''eoutlcness' hereafter. so hat there may
be no possible cause of complaint It is
understood also that the Americans con
fined in Havana prisons have been removed
to nav cells and given many comforts that
thcy have never had before.
Nolow FOYER is spreading rapidly am9as
the Spanish troops.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-16
: CRUISER MAKING READY.
The New York Preparing TO Sail nj -
Moments Notice.

New York. May i5-orders have been
sent 10 Rear Admiral Montgomery sicard
to have his flagship, The New York, made
ready to go TO sea from New York at a
moments warning. according TO Wash
ington dispatch TO the Herald She Is to
ill up with coal to her full capacity.
Tho haste with which she is to prepare
for sea may be Judged from the fact that
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-16
CONFLICTING reports About Gomez.

Havana. via Key West, May lo'---Accora-
ing TO official adylces received here 'en-
eral Gomez, fleeing before the columns OF
General weyler, 10 now in the virgin for'
ests OF Puerto Principe, west Of the Jua-
caro- Moron trochs. Others there are VINO
believe he succeeded in crossing the trocha
and personally escaped by sea with icw
men. II seems 10 be pretty well settled,
however, that he il nov at least 100 miles
from Havana, and consequently mere -
vana By tho insurgents.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-16

Conference committee on the fec bill
raiscd tho limit. and VIII report back the
Wayland hll.
The Senate-Passed the bin allowing the
La Iorto road 10 lnwfuliy own the Susie;
bill 10 cut down expenses was passed
revolution providing for pcnaionng In
hiaent Confcderatas was taken up and
discussed by nearly eyory senator. ana
passed 10 third reading; bill TO lease
printing plates owned by the State to a
private firm was passed over the gorer-
nor's veto, 10 20 3.
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In.urxent. Have Little Clothing.

Havana. May 1b.--tyia Key West. jim
The sancti spiritus district the insurgents
have vegetables and meat. but little cloth
Ing
Gomez has only SOC men with him at
present sE
General Gomez confirms the report THAI
Pedros Daz has been appointed successor
Ia Ruiz Rivera In the province OF Pinar del
Rio.
reports OF the death OF Carlos Aguire AZ
Limonra MataBzas. are confirmed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-16

French newspapers are very suspicious
of Williams gift TO the fire sufferers
II has been proven that many men
acted In a very cowaIdly manner during
the charity bazaar bro at Paris
British soldicry IN India seriously ham
dlcapped
Americans in Noren have euchred Jnnnn
ont Of valuable results of her victory over
China.
\ combination Of Germany. France and
RUSSIA against England 10 said no hay"
been formed for the purpose Of compelling
Britain to cyacuGle Egypt.
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Cnfton nc!t HmIictIm.
REMARKS.

Light showers have fallen In all dis
trlctsl except NlcksburF, Little Rock AMI
NIemOhis. The weather is generally clear
In Texas