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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-02-19
Has TASTED Thirty-Seven Days

Robert Gardner, a young man
who went to Los Angeles, Cal,
from Chicago, has been found in
perfectly healthy condition at
a hotel in that city undergoing
an absolute fast Sunday last he
completed his thirty-seventh day.
He refuses to say what is the
exact purpose of his experiment,
but it appears to be some part
of his faith. He sleeps about
twelve hours every day, and
drinks nothing but warm and
cold water. Although a men-
Der of no church, he studies the
Bible for hours.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-02-19
SLEW HIS
SIX YEAR OLD SON.
TERRIBLE DEED OF AN IN
SANE FATHER.
Tried 10 Kill His Whole Family.
Then Cuts his own Throat with
a Razor.

John w. Morris, city treasurer
Of Lexington Ky, killed his SIX
year~old son on Saturday. He
also shot his daughter and slste1.
The ladies will recover. After
attempting TO kill the whole
family, Morris killed himself.
He had been in the asylum ten
years ago, but had since been
we'll.
When the servant awoke at T.:
As Saturday morning, he arose
with All insane light il his eyes,
and as the servant rctreated, two
shots were fired. Mrs. Marrs and
her sister in law, Miss Ida, a
school teacher, ran up to the
room, but Mrs. Mars tainted on
the steps just as Helen ran out
of the room. Miss Ida entered
the room and found Marrs brand
ishing a pistol. He struck her
with the weapon and fired, but
the bullet missed its mark. He
then shut and locked the door,
and when the neighbors assembl-
ed and forced an entrance, he
was found with his throat cut
from ear to ear, his head hanging
to the body. The little boy was
shot through the head, but will
recover. Mrs. Marrs is in crit
ical condition from nervous pros
tration. The Mars family is a
prominently one socially and
financially III Kentucky.
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-03
HENRY GEORGE MARRIED.
In the Presence of Intimate Friends
and Relatives Miss Hitch Be-
comes His Rrie.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2-The marriage of
Miss Marie Hitch, daugher of Captain E.
V. Hitch, formerly of New Orleans, to
Henry George Jr., son of the late Henry
George of New York, was celebrated to-
day at the home of the brides father, 255
Ontario street.
The wedding was q quiet one, owing to
the recent death of M. Georges father.
Only the most intimate friends witnessed
the ceremony, which was performed by
Rev. John Rusk of the Militant Church.
The bride, who was simply but hand
somely gowned in white silk and lace,
was attended by her sister, Miss Gilmore
Hitch, and the groom was supported by
Ralph Crawford of New York as best man.
a wedding breakfast was served after
which Mr.. and Mrs George lett for W ash
ington. Mrs. and Miss George, mother
and sister of the groom, were among the
guests.
The wedding was to have taken place a
week ago, but the sudden death of Mr..
George in the heat of the cam paign caused
postponement of the event.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-03
family was at supper, and $1,000 worth of
jeveIry was stolen.
DUTY ON DUTCH SUGARS.
An Export Bounty Paid by the
Netherlands Causes a COUNTER
YuiiiHo Measure.

;: WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-The Secretary
OF the Treasury to-day decided that the
Netherlands Government pays a bounty
on all raw and refined sugars exported
from that country, and hence under the
new tariff act all sugars from the Neither
lands entering the United States are sub
iect 10 discriminating duty equal to the
export bounty paid. The exact rate OF
this countervailing duty has not yet been
definitely ascertained, but it is said that
it will approximate As cents pc; 100 pounds
on raw sugar and q slight advance on
those figures on refined.
Ii is known that the Secretary has also
come to the conclusion that the Belgian
Government pays an export bounty on
sugar, and decree TO this effect may be
expected in short time. The additional
duties will apply from September % last.
The amount ofraw sugar i'm ported from
the Netherlands during the last wear was
over IS 600 900 pounds, of which 25. 500, 600
were not above No.16 Dutch standard,
and 81, 700, coo above that number. The
sugar imports fSgsn Belgium during the
la,t year assegated over 1913 600 600
rounds, of when nearly 121 600, 900 were
below No 16
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-03
BLAN Their WAS NOT
In SAN FRANCISCO
Therefore He Could Not Have
Killed Minnie Williams
4 and Blanche Lamont.
On the Days of the Emmanuel
Church Murders He Was at
Atlanta, Ga.
special Dispatch to THE GALL

special Dispatch to THE CALL
ATLANTA, Dec. Joseph E. Blanther,
better known as Arthur D. For bes, who
was manager and proprietor of the South
am Purct sing Agency in Atlanta, and
who recently committed suicide in the
county Jail in Fort Worth, Tex, was in
Atlanta on the very days when the MUIR
ders of Blanche Lamont and Minnie Will
iiams occurred in San Francisco The
statement is made by persons in Atlanta
who knew Forbes we'll and who had
business dealings with him, and to sup
port their statements the books and
records which were in Forbes office
here have been consulted and it is
shown that between April l and April IA
1897, the time OF the two murders in San
Francisco, FoIbes was here and was doing
business with Kelly Bros. & Co. and other
firms.
If these statements be true, and there
appears no reason to doubt the proofs sub
mited, Forbes, alias Blanther, could not
have possibly been the murderer of the
young girls, and the declaration made in
a written confession admi:tin, that he
killed the young women, is false. Mrs.
Blanther, the widow of the suicide. has
been exerting every energy and effort to
show that her husband was the real muir
derer and Theodore Durrant, now under
sentence of death for the crimes is an
innocent man. Mrs. Blanther, who was
deceived by her husband, is doubtless SIM
cere in what sne says, but her whole
course of actio n is bas' upon the alleged
written confession, " Aich it is said was
found upon the perscn of Blanther when
he com mitted suicide in the Fort Worth
jail.
The story of Forbes, alias BIanther in
Atlanta is interesting in view OF later de-
velopmants. He was well-to-do at one
time and for a number of years he would
not buy any goods unless the shipme nts
were made cash on delivery. He bought
large amounts of groceries and grain
from Kelly Bros. 81 Co. and his credit was
the very best for quite a long time. He
did business on North Pryor street, ear
the Equitable building, and was organizer
and incorporation of the Southeru Pur-
chasing Agency, which he conducted for
more than a year. Just before he Left
Atlanta his wife went to Newman, where
she opened a large store, and then it was
that Forbes began to buy on credit,
merchandise, and when he hurriedly left
the city there was long train of creditors
In his wake.
The books of Kelly Bros. & Co. show
that during the time that Forbes claimed
to have been III San Francisco that he
was in Atlanta. and a large amount OF
goods were purchased by him from this
nfm on the very days that he Is said to
have been in San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-03

going with Delilah. She suggested that
they get rid of him as well as his mother,
and that thsy get married. William gave
the programme his approval. On the sue
ceeding Monday his father was enticed
into the woods, where Delilah waited for
him. She fired the fatal shot from re-
volver young Kern had given her for the
purpose. William was working about the
garden when his father left the house.
Ere the echo of the shot had died away
the youth fastened to the scene of the
tragedy. He and Delilah saturated the
clothing of the dead man with oil from a
can she had brought and set fire TO it, the
object being to conceal the manner in
which he died.
Both Miss a!es and young Kern are in
custody awaiting the action of the Grand
Jury, though neither is aware of the
others imprisonment.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-03
ONE RESULT OF THE
DINGLEY TARIFF
Receipts at the NogaIes Gus.
tom-House Increased
Fourfold.
Those of November $685. as
Compared With 5000 the Same
Month a Year Ago.
special Dispatch to THE CALL

NOGALES. ARIz, Dec 2.-The full
meaning of the Dingley tariff bill has
been exemplified in the Nogales custom
house during the month of November.
1t would be difficult to find a better Illus
traton of the difference between the
present tariff and its predecessor than
that furnished by the Nogales customs
office at the close of business last Tuesday
evening.
The shipment of Mexican oranges from
Sonora, Mex, into the United States COM
mences in November of each year, while q
goodly number of Mexican cattle from the
same State can always be counted On
during the same month.
In November, 1896, under the Wilson
bill, the total receipts at the Nogaies
Custom house from this tariff amounted
to S8640 90. During the same month in
1897, under the Dingley bill, the receipts
amounted to 49, 57S 49, Collector of Gus
toms Harry K. Chenoweth says this was
the banner month in the history of the
district of Arizona. The difference be-
tween the two months gives $23 98S So in
favor of the Dingley tariff, being enough
to pay the salaries and expenses of the
customs force in the entire district for a
who. e year.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-03
TRYING TO PROVE
DAVIDSON INSANE
Defense of the RandSburg
Wife-Murderer Begun at
Bakersfield.
Admits the Killing and Seeks to
Show that the Criminal Was
Not RsSponsb q.
Special Dispatch to THE CALL


BAKERSFIELD, Dec. 1.-The taking of
testimony was begun this morning by the
prosecution in the Davidson wife, murder
case. It rested at 2:39 o'clock, and then
the defense proceeded. The prosecution
proved a seemingly plain case of cold
blooded murder. The defense offered a
weak cross-exam nation, apparently TAX
ing the killing for granted. The only feat
ure was where any of the testimony bore
on the prisoners emotional actions at the
time of the killing. This was done. as
was afterward shown, to help out the in
sanity plea, which the defense is trying TO
substantiate.
The defense began by producing and
reading the deposition OF Davidson father
and Los Angeles police officials.
The deposition of the father, who resides
in Missouri, and that of a reighbor tended
to show that the prisoners mother was in
sane at the time of his birth and for some
time prior, and that when a small bow he
fell from a loft and hurt his head. Dur.
ing his youth he displayed insane charac-
teristics.
The depositions of the Los Angeles no.
lice officers disclosed that Davidson and
his wife had trouble year or SO ago while
residing in Los Angeles, which resulted in
a separation. through this ordeal, it was
shown, the prisoner acted exceedingly
crazy. The trouble between Davidson
and his wife arose over Mrs. Davidson's
fondness for another man, named Wilb-
murding. Davidson brought suit against
him for alternating his wiie's affections.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-03
MGR. ScHR0EDER'S CASE.
To Prevent Friction the Pope Has
Decided to accept His
RESIGNATION.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The purposes
of Rome concerning the case OF Mgr.
Schroeder of the Catholic University have
been made known 10 the Catholic au-
thorities in this country.
1t is understood that the Vatican neither
will approve nor disapprove the action of
the board of directors of the Catholic
University, as it is felt that such approval
or disapproval would lead to further irri-
tation and scandal. 1t has been deemed
best to clos the controversy as speedily
as possible and without formal orders
from Rome, which would humiliate one
side or the other.
The main desire Is to accomplish results
with the least possible outward agitation.
To that end an understanding has been
reached that Mgr Schroeder will resign
within the present sc drastic year, and
probably at an early day. The resgna-
tion will be accepted. Mgr. Schroeder
gave assurances to the university board
that he would resign ii the Pope permitted
him TO do so, and no further doubt exists
as TO the perm :ssior being given.
This conclusion has doubtless been
brought about by letter Mgr. Schroeder
recently addressed to Rome.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-03
ONCE LIVED IN SEATTLE.
Early Career of Mrs. Kttenger, Be-
cause of Whom Baron PdSSetH
Committed Suicide.

SEATTLE, Dec. 2.-The story from Lon
don that Baron Passetu has committed
suicide in Vienna, at the door of the
woman he loved. is of local interest, from
the fact that Mrs. Kittenger, the woman
in the case, formerly resided here with
her husband, Charles Kittenger, we'll
known real estate man. While living
here the separation occurred and Mrs.
Klttenger went to New York, where she
entered uron a theatrical career.
WILMINGTON, DEL, Dec. Mrs. Kit
tenger's maiden name was w hitney, and
she was married at Seattle in 1889. She is
a handsome woman about 80 years of age.
She always had fondness for The stage,
and after her separation from her hus-
band she want to New York, where she
Joined one of the Frobman com panies, ap-
pearing In a minor part.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-03
GREAT DISTRESS PnEHAHS.
Progress of the Commission Sent
Out to Investigate the Armenian
Question.

Copyright, 1897, by James Gordon Bennett.
ERZEROUM, Dec. my mission is
delayed here DO the illness of 4he con-
ductor of our party. We are moving
heaven and earth to get away. The
mountain pass to Ritlis is blocked, and
neither caravans For mails can move. I
have obtained important material regard
ing the Armenian question, in particular
authentic revolutionary documents, which
l am sending by mail. The whole coun-
try Is IN state of extreme curiosity, and
bosh SIDES are eager to present their. case.
Great distress prevails everywhere among
botn Armenians snd Moslems, owing to
past events. GEORGE H. HEPwoKTH.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-03
Reports That Make Residents
of the Island Capital Pre-
pare for War. ~
PACIFIC INTENTIONS ARE
ANNOUNCED. /.
But the United States VIII Hasten
the Departure Of the Cruiser
blehead.
Special Dispatch to THE CALL.

NEW YORK, Dec. "A Washington
special to the Herald says: There may be
trouble get at Port au Prince, Hayti. on
account of the imprisonment there by the
Haytian authorities of Herr Emil Laeders,
a German subject.
Dispatches were received here to-day by
the State Department and the Haytian
Minister, saying that there was great ex-
element in Port an Prin ce on account of
the receipt of a dispatch from the Hay
tian Consul on one OF the other West In
dian Islands, stating that two German
Warships had passed the town wher~ he
was stationed under full speed for Port
au Prince. Dispatches further stated that
resloents of Port au Prince were arming.
and Mere preparing to resist to the utter
most any forcible action by the German
naval forces.
ambassador Won Hollenben called at
the State Department to-day and assured
Assistant Secretary Day of the pacific in
tentions of his Government and of the
mod ell alton with which the demand for
indemnity would be insisted.
1t is believed that these ships were
started when the controversy arose and
that they will find orders awaiting them
at Port a Prince which will modify any
previous orders which may have been
given them as to bringing pressure TO bear
upon the Haytian Government.
In view, however, of the disturbed con-
dition of affairs in Hayti and the posi-
biIitv that civil disturbances might arise
out of the present excitement the ad min
istration has thought it wise to have an
American ship there to protect the in
terests OF citizens of the United States as
soon as possible, and for this reason orders
were sent to the Marblehead, now coaling
at Norfolk, dlrectin" her to proceed as
! soon as possible TO Port au Prince. She is
expected to get away within the next two
| or three days
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-03
Lured Into the Woods, Slain
and His Body Set on
Fire.
PLANNED TO KILL
THE MOTHER.
FiendiSh Crimes Planned bY a
Young Woman Agreed to by
Her Lover.
Special Dispatch to THE CALL

WATERLOO, Iowa, Dec. 2.-The Kern
murder mystery is a mystery no longer.
Out OF the gnawing of guilty conscience
the truth has finally become known. Con-
stantly harassed by the blackened corpse
of father lying in the solitude of the
woods where he met his death, and haunt
ed by the specter a, night, William Kern,
party to the vile conspiracy, has broken
down and confessed. His sweetheart
Delilah Fales, stands accused of the cold
blooded murder Of Jerome Kern, and the
dead mans only son confesses himself to
have been a willing accom- plice. She suc.
gested and he assented. 1t mattered not
that the plot contem plated the killing of
his father; he blindly followed where she
led. Nor did it matter that this crime
was to be followed by another more hor-
rible the Staying of the mother who gave
him birth.
kern's confession was brought about by
the plan of Mrs. Parrott, wife of the Bre.
mer County Sheriff. She visited him in
the cell and aroused a spirit of jealousy bv
telling of the attentions accepted by Miss
Fales from other men. Then she narrated
narrowing ghost stories calculated to
work upon his fears. Last night after
she had told blood-curdling tale before
the lamps were lighted Mrs. Parrott
closed with the remark; Amy one hay-
ing guilty conscience of murder will be
haunted TO the end OF his days"
At this junc:ure young Kern started
and shouted: my God, l see my father
now!"
That was his first admission of impor-
lance, but thereafter he was easily drawn
out, and to-day he made complete con-
fession to the County Attorney.
His father had borsewhipped him for
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-03
CONSTRUCTION FORCE
HELD UP BY miners
Work on the Railway Into
Randsburg Delayed Tenn
pOrarily.
Two Men Armed With WInchesters
Attem to Check Opsra-
lions.
pIspatch TO TIE GAIL.

Special Dispatch 10 IHE GALL.
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1.-Two men with
Winchesters in a six-foot-deep mining
shaft dug between the grade stakes along
the line of the Rands burg Railroad held
up the whole construction gang and
stopped the building of the road for al
most two days this week. The hold-up
occurred about six miles from Johannes
burg, he terminus of the line, President
Albert Smith of the road told the particu-
lars tonight.
Beyond annoyance and temporary de-
lay" said President Smith, 1.-The hold up
amounted to nothing. 1t was quickly
settled by law and there is no chance OF
similar. trouble in future.
when we reached the point of the
trouble two men named Wren ana Webb
bobbed up out of the hole between the
grade stakes and told our men they could
not cross their claim until right of way
had been secured. 1 would have been
ready to pay the men a small sum to get
out and prevent delay, but they wanted
hundr eds for hole III the ground where
there was no sign of ore. 1 realized
that if we paid these men to get
out we would have forty holes between
the grade stakes within the next six miles,
which we would have to buy. So We
went TO San Bernardino and got perma-
nent injunction from the court against
Wrenn and Webb and went ahead laying
our track. Wrenn and Webb were on
claims owned by other people and had no
right to demand anything of US.
THE road will be graded into Johannes
burg by Saturday night, and we will have
trains running into that place not later
than December TO-"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-03
wow UNDER SUSPICION
One of the Men Selected to Try the
Case of Luetgert the Second

CHICAGO, Dec. 2.-One OF the four m en-
selected as jurors in the Luetgert case is
under suspicion. Reports have come to
Mr.. Deneen which imply that the man
secured his position in the interests of the
defense as he has for twenty years been a
friend of the sausage maker, and has re-
peatedIy declared his belief that Luetgert
is innocent.
Tonight Mr.. Deneen had two of Inspec-
tor Schask's most trusted men assigned
70 him and placed the investigation in
Eheir hands. A report is expected to-
morrow morning, and it may result in
Ne discharge Of the juror and subsequent
froce -dings against him. No additional
l&rors were. secured to-day.