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The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
PLYLER GUILTY or MAYHEM.
The Fiendish AssaHdnt of Georqs
Harris Convicted by a Santa
Cruz Jury.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, Aug. 24-George
f. Plyler OF San Jose was tonight con-
victed by jury in the Superior Court of
mayhem. He will be sentenced on Sep
tember 2. The crime was committed on
June 70, the day OF the Italian picnic
from san Jose, and the trial was begun
on August 16. The jury was out nearly
four hours.
Plyler is a real-estate agent at San Jose,
whose wife was the cause of his crime.
He was suspicious Of her rela tions with
Charles Harris, barber in Santa Cruz,
and determined to punish the man,
though seeming 10 have no desire to in
fict punishment upon his wife. 1t was
shown that he plotted fearful revenge
and employed a veterinary surgeon, sup
posed to be Mark Schoedde of San Jose,
10 commit the crime. Schoedde and Ply
ler and Mrs. Plyler came 10 Santa Cruz
with the Italian picnic and made pleas
ant call on Harris.
The two men pretended to leave on the
o'clock train for home, with the under
standing that Mrs. Plyler would remain.
But they did not go home-or at least
Plyler did not for he was identified by
Harris when chIoroform was being admin
istered to him. Who the other persons in
the room were Harris has not said, but
the circum stan tial evidence points 10
Schoedde as one of them. However, it has
been shown or asserted that Schoedde has
witnesses to swear that he was IN San
Jose at the time, between midnight and
daylight, when the crime was com nlitted.
The verdict meets with general ap-
proval, and was expected, since the only
plea of defense was insanity. 1t was shown
that Plyler was mentally disturbed by the
actions of his wife, but not so disturbed as
to disqualify him for planning a dastardly
revenge.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
SANTA RJSA'S PREPARATIONS.
Planning for the Reception OF Thou
sands of Visitors on Ad-
mission Day.

SANTA ROSA, CAL. Aug. A.-Advices
received by the reception committee OF
the Native Sons from more than score
OF i'm portant California towns are to the
effect that in addition to the hundreds OF
delegates who will attend the Grand Far
lor sessions on Septembe 8, 9 and 10 thou
sands will come in special trains on Ad-
mission day, September 8.
The STOCKTON parlors will endeavor to
surpass the efforts of the Natives OF all the
other ambitious cities OF the interior and
declare that only San Francisco will send
in more ''rcoters'' than The Gas City.
Woodland, The home of parlor No. 30, in
tends to do itself proud on September 8.
Ed E. Leake says that Woodland has ar
ranged to run an excursion train to SAINT q
Rosa. 1t is proposed to charter an engine
and one or two more coaches, according
to the mum Der of tickets sold. The trip
will be made in two hours and give the
excursionists the whole day and evening
in the City of Roses.
Thirty-seven parlors have definitely de-
cided to participate in the parade and over
1000 Native Sons will march in line. Suit
able uniforms for the parade have been
decided upon and ordered, consisting Of
white duck coat and trousers, with hat or
cap to match, negiigee shirt and golden
silk sash.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
Rumor That the State
Appropriation May
Not Be Used.
To-Day's Meeting of the Board
of Public Works Awaited
With Anxiety.
Means Much to Residents Along the
Sacram nto, American and San
Joaquin Rivers.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Aug. 24.-Much
interest is being shown in the approach
ing meeting of the auditing board to the
Commissioner of Public Works. At the
last session of the Legislature an appro-
priation of $780, 900 was made for the e1-
press and specific purpose OF purchasing
and operating dredger upon the San
Joaquin, Sacramento and American rlv-
ers. No other idea was ever advanced, no
other plan advocated, no other under
standing entered into outside OF the
dredger scheme.
The bill was prepared along the lines OF
the eport made to the Commissioner OF
Public Works by Engineers Price and
Nurse, which suggested no other plan
than the operation OF dredgers.
No one has ever supposed for minute
that any question would arise upon the
proposition of carrying into effect the
exact provisions of the bill. But such a
question has arisen, and to say that the
people along the banks of these three
great streams-the San Joaquin, Sacra-
mento and AmerIcan-are disturbed but
half expresses the true character OF their
concern.
Whether true or not rumor is at1oat
to the effect that q majority of the board
has in contem platlon the placing OF OBJ
stacles in the way OF any expenditure
whatever along the line OF dredger work.
If this is true the question naturally arises,
Who are the opposing mem bers?
Corcoran and Patterson from San Joa-
quin, Doty and Hall from Sacramento and
Markley from Sonoma COMPOSE the board.
The CALL correspondent has endeavored
to trace some authentic reason for this
rumor, but without success.
II any mem ber of the auditing board Is
disposed to resist carrying out the pro-
visions of the bill his counsel has been his
own, and. until the meeting tomorrow,
the people along the rivers can only
speculate upon the fate of their favorlte
measure. A prominent river man said to-
night'
II cannot believe that the auditing
board is going to stand opposed to the
expenditure of this appropriation. know
most of the members personally, and De-
lieve that, before any one OF them would
violate the trust the bill imposes, he would
resign. The bill was Fl amed By com nit
tee from the river convention, introduced
at its re quest, and Its passage, to great
measure, is due to the committee efforts.
For the convention to now lose the profits
and benefits of its operation would be not
only a great misfortune but great in
justice. cannot believe the rumor to be
founded in truth.
Notwithstanding the feeling OF con-
fidence In the board which seems to pre-
vail, delegation from Marysville, Wood
land and other cities along the Sacra-
mento will attend Wednesdays meeting.
President Steffens of the Sacramento
Board of Commerce has called special
meeting in order that the city of Sacra-
mento may have a representation there.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
KENNEL War IS over.
The st. Bernard Club With
drew It's Charges Against
q. 7. Payne.
But Judge Mortimer Won Victory
Over the Sportsman and
Editor.

The third meeting of the Pacific advisory
board of the American Kennel Club at the
Occidental Hotel last evening ended very
harmonlously alter the so-called investiga-
tions were over.
The proceedings opened with lengthy
appeal by w. M. Gibson of the advisory
and forget the past.
Merton G. Allen, In behalf OF Judge
James Mortimer, who had preferred the
charges against ii. T. Payne, said he was
perfectly satisfied to acquiesce in the
wishes OF Mr.. Gibson provided Mr.. Payne
would either refute his statements or bring
forth the proofs to substantiate what he
had published derogatory to the gentle
man who judged the Oakland Kennel
Clubs show.
Charles w. Kyle. representing Mr..
Payne as legal adviser, argued that as Mr..
Payne did not acknowledge that he had
written the art cies referred to he should
not be tried by any kennel club court of
inquiry.
Mr.. Gibson interrupted the speaker by
stating that Mr.. Payne did acknowledge
at the inaugural meeting of the board that
he did write the articles, and according to
kennel club laws he must either retract
or produce proof to substantiate his state
ments.
Mr.. Payne refused to do either, but his
ad wiser stated in his behalf that it was the
duty of Mr.. Mortimer to bring civil suit
for damages if he (Mortimer) thought he
was damaged TO that extent.
Mr.. Gibson then moved that the charges
against Mr.. Mortimer, which were made
by Mr.. Payne, be declared untrue and
without foundation in fact. A motion to
that effect was put and carried by
imam mons vote of the hoard.
That ended the investigation so far as
the Pacific advisory board is concerned,
and when iIs findings will be submitted
to the National body at New York ver-
dict will be rendered in accordance with
the testimony produced at the investiga-
ton.
Merton @. Allen, who represented the
st. Bernard Club of California, said that
the club was now perfectly satisfied to
Withdraw its charges against Mr.. Payne.
as they were pretty much the same as the
charges preferred by Judge Mortimer.
His request was granted, and then fol-
lowed the burying of the hatchet
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
Bride OF Two Days.

OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 24-Mary Nunas
of 733 Henry street was married Saturday
10 Joseph Varges, well-known barber of
West Oakland She was but 15 years OF
age, and the ceremony was performed at
the request of the brides mother who
despaired OF controlling her daughter.
To-day the police are hunting for the
bride. as are the husband and mother.
Both declare that she was perfectly happy
and seemed willing enough to be married.
This is her second disappearance. Some
time ago she left suddenly and went to
San Francisco, where Varges worked, but
he brought her home. Varges asserts
that they came uptown yesterday, and at
Thirteenth street and Broadway he
stepped into barber-shop for moment
His wife was left standing on the side
walk, but when he came out she was gone.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
LECTURES AT SHASTA RETREaT.
Prominent Educators Address the
horfherH California Teachers
ASSOCIATION

SHASTA RETREAT, CAL, Aug. "a
A dramatic incident which was sugges-
tive of the patriotism of California teach
ers occurred yesterday at the opening
meeting of the Northern California Teach
ers' Association. President Stout, in his
response to the address of welcome, spoke
of the importance Of intoxicating patriotic
ideas into the minds OF pupils. In allu-
ding to Old Glory he turned aud pointed
to the rear wall of the tabernacle, as if ex-
pecting to see the flag there, but the stars
and stripes had been inadvertently me-
elected. Mr.. Stout uttered not one word
of comment, but the expression OF his
face told of his surprise and disappoint.
ment. The rebuke was graceful, yet ex-
pressive, and the vast audience expressed
its approval in loud and long applause. 1t
is needless to add that at the next meet
ing Old Glory was conspicuous in the hall.
The meeting this morning was opened
by the audience singing "Colum bia," after
which DR.. T. P. Bailey Jr. of Sanford
University lectured on Science Work in
School," In the afternoon Edward How
ard Griggs OF Berkeley talked on History
general discussion of the subject followed,
in which State Superintendent Black was
one of the PRINCIPAL speakers.
Tonight Mr.. Griggs delivered to large
audience his lecture on self Culture
Through the Vacation"
The reception last night was brilliant
affair. College songs, stories and social
converse constituted the programme. The
teachers are jolly crowd, and although
they manifest the deepest interest in the
business affairs of the convention, they
have q gay time when these duties are
finished.
The teachers are excited in anticipation
of trip next Saturday to the base OF
Mount Shasta. The grand old monarch
looks down over Shasta Retreat and bids
the visitors welcome to Siskiyou County.
and they propose to pay homage, at the
feet of the mighty mountain, to the power
of God, which it ty pities.
Among the additional delegates to the
convention who arrived to-day are: Mrs.
Eph Ward, G.. K. Bingham, Cora Cooper,
Salina Hickie, Tehama; Sarah e. Viii
liams, Matte Elliott, Mrs. T. c. Lee,
Butte; Ella Stinman, Ella Camper, Ger
trude Brokan, Yuba; Eva NJ. Stone, Min
ME E. Patton, Clara r. Hicks, George
Tebbe, Mrs. E. E. Johnston, Nellie r.
Bowling. Carrie A. Bowling, G. Anna
Pratt, Siskiyou; Professor T. P. Bailey,
University of the Pacific; G. W. Wright,
Glenn.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
LAWYER BOONB's CONDUCT.

Samuel ii. Saleno Relates Converse
tion He Had " ith the Lawyer.
United States Commissioner Heacock
was busy yesterday in taking the deposit
ton of Samuel H. Saleno in the proceed
ings instituted by Alphonzo B. Bowers for
the disbarment OF Attorney Boone for un-
profess onal conduct.
Mr.. Saleno substan tiated the allegation
of the complaint that on May IL. 1897,
Boone said to Saleno that unless Bowers
would carry out some supposed promise
alleged To have been made to Boone tive
years back with regard to ths payment of
money he (Boone) would accept re-
tainer that vas awaiting nina retainer
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
AEhONA Ut EARLSTOR HELD.
The sky. Tourist Must Stand TRIAL on a
Serfous Charge.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Aug. M-Rich-
ard Earlston. the aeronaut, stands good
chance of "going up" for longer period
than by any of his ascensions by ballon.
To-day he had his preliminary examina-
ton on a serious charge, his alleged vic
tim having been Bula Mlnot, a girl under
age, who was married 20 the defendant to
save him from the consequences abduct-
ing her. At the time Earston ran away
with Bula Minot the girl was only IA
years of age. A warra mt was issued for his
arrest on the charge of abduction, but the
parents of the child consented to her mar
rying the abductor, who temporarily es-
capped Jail. Earlston, soon after marry
ing the girl, abandoned her, and, it is al
legged, associated with dissolute women in
San Diego. This led to his arrest. To-day
the Justice held Earlston in the sum of
$500 for trial III the Superior Court.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
San Jose High school Bu.rdsno.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Aug. 24.-Prepara-
tions are being made for the laying of the
cornerstone of the new High School build
ing, in course of erection on Normal
square. A committee has been appointed
by Mayor Koch to arrange for the cere-
mony, which will be held under the
auspices of the Masonic fraternity. 1t is
expected all will be in readiness for the
laying of the cornerstone by the middle of
next we k. The building when com pleted
will cost about $4,000 and will be up 10
date in all its appoin tments.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
DISPLAYS FOR sroCKToN's FAIR.
San Francisco Firms Engage space In
the Pavilion.

STOCKTON, CAL, Aug. 24.-There is q
demand in San Francisco for floor space
in the big Agricultural Pavilion here,
where the coming fair is 10 be held, not
withstanding the fact that charge of $40
is made for the privilege of selling in the
case OF outside exhibitors, while no charge
is made in the case OF local ones. Among
the San Franc SEQ exhibitors who have
engaged space are: Joseph M. Rafael,
who will display the artists loan exhibit
tion OF 100 oil paintings, taking up the en-
tire north and east walls of the pavilion
art gallery; j. II. Sohu, the soap man; L.
P Degan, leather belts; L. Fl. NJ oise, rub
ber goods; the Del Monte Milling Com
pany; the New England Soap Com panv !;
the Union Iron WORKS; the Oregon I'M
provement Company; Charles Burke. jew
elry; George Myer & Co.; Howard H.
Hogan. insect powder, and several baking
powder and catsup companies. Nearly
all the space in the building has been
taken,
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
SUING FOn 5000, ,O2O.
". L. Graves Brings Actton against the
Redondo Beach Company.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Aug. 24.-W. L.
Graves is suing the Redondo Beach Com
pany for 100000. The complaint sets
forth that "the defendant company
auth orized it's president ana secretary to
issue 10 Graves its promissory note for the
sum named, to bear per cent per annum
interest and to be payable on demand; +;
that the note was secured by a mortgage
covering all the real and personal prop
erty of the Redondo Beach Company,
wherever situated. The mortgage is affixed
10 the complaint, and covers all the hold
ings of the company at Redondo. The
com plant prays for judgment and fore
closure, with execution and sale. The
Redondo Hotel is included in the mort
gagged property.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
Heavy Damages Against Re..

Fannie L. Matscn has sued G. T. Rea for
$4,000 damages. She asserts that the de-
feEdant, after ting her certain premises for
use Photographic gallery, interfered with
her business by refusing her the use of the
elevator, By insulting her customers, and by
telling ersons that she was absent from the
building when she was in fact present and de-
sirous OF receiving visitors.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
NEW TODAY.

Ill
them, they go on wasting day after day. pav.
ing no heed to fight of time or growth of
disease till it is too late.
Carelessness causes much of wotnan's pe-
culiar sickness. Neglect of minor troubles
causes serious complications. The slight
irregularity-the burning dragging ache
the debllitating drains that mark the pro.
gress of feminine diseases are passed lightly
over or are borne in ignorance of their
cause Their continuance means death or
insanity. Most of insanity among women
comes from this one cause. It is all uunec-
essary. So called female weakness ), can
De cured Cured positively, permanently.
quickly, easily, right in the privacy of yoilr
own nome, without any of the humilating
local treatment so uniformly insisted upon
py physicians. DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
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as wide as the world. 1t is known and used
successfully IN every civilized country on
tne globe: There is nothing that takes its
place. There is nothing Gust as good"
1nere is nothing to compare it with Drug
g1sts sell more of it than of all other SINH
lar medicines combined
Copies of DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
ADVISER are to be given away for limited time
only 10 those who wise enough to ask for them.
Inc book IS for familyuse. 1t is all that its name
implies. Its language is plain and modest. The
!!iustrations,-over 3oo-have passed the test of
tne eye OF one of the most thorough physicians
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OF ailments that visit every family. 1t tells how
TO treat these symptoms, how to ward off serious
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The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
san jose Fruit Shipments.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Aug. A.-Overland
shipments from this city are still on the
increase. Last week the Eastern freight
footed up 1913, $50 pounds, which is more
than double the amount of the correspond
ing week last year. Just now green and
dried fruit is going forward in largo ship
ments, and shipments will be greatly in
creased as soon as the dried prune crop
commences to move. Dried apricots
headed the list with /, ,104, 900 pounds.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
sebastopops Nr,c Church.

sEBAsTOPOL CAL, Aug. A.-The new
Methodist Episcopal Church was dedicat
ed here Sunday. Dr. Eli McClish, pres
ident of the University of the Pacific,
preached an eloquent sermon in the
morning. The church is a handsome
building in slightly position and neat,
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
In Worthy Cause.

A benefit will be rendered to the widow of
the late w. E. Rockwell next Sunday at the
Preside Athletic Grounds. Two teams COM
posed of leading amateurs have agreed to
assist in the worthy cause, and great game
should result The admission has been placed
at 25 cents. 1t entities the purchaser to q sc Eat
in the grand stand.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
from Linden w. Bates, an opponent OF

DUW6IS.
Salenotes tilted further that Boone said
also that statements had been made to
him (Boone) in years gone by that would
be proof positive of perjury and which, II
made public by either side, would re'ult
in the complete loss Of Bowers patents
and might involve Bowers liberty.
Mr.. Saleno's deposition was taken be-
cause he was about to leave the State for
a time on business that could not be de-
layed.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25

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The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25

cozy and comfortably appointed. 1t has
been built by small but very devoted
congregation under the leadership OF its
pastor, J. G. Bowlster. A basket lunch
was served in the grove, back OF the
church, to all visitors from distance.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
Bortnos Res,ds,o. B,.rnea.

BOLINAS, CAL, Aug. 24-The resi-
dence of Charles Mckee was DESTROYED by
fire yesterday morning at an early hour.
The house was insured for $1,000.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
IT WAS ITALIAN night.
A Chorus of Two Hundred
Is Heard by Thou
sands.
Tonight the League of the Oross
Will Hold Full Sway-The
Programme.

Italian night was the great feature at
the Mechanics Fair last evening. ihou-
sands thronged the aisles and wandered
through tho galleries early in the evening,
but assembled around the bandstand DUR
ing the intermission to listen to the rem
dition of a number of choruses by the
italian Choral Society under the direction
of J. w. Mckenzie.
A special stand had been erected in the
west of the bandstand, and on this the
chorus was seated. Over 200 ladies and
gentlemen were assembled and their
voices could be heard throughout the Pa
vilion. TIL, effect was very pleasing, and
each mum ber was encored, especially tne
Anvil chorus from 'Trovatore."
When the League of the Cross Cadets
enter the Pavilion tonight the Yorke
march will be played for the first time.
On Thursday night the firemen will
take charge Of the pavilion, and promise
a very interesting display.
This afternoon the pupils OF the Broad
way Grammar, Bernal Hum boldt. Irving
Scott and Madison Primary School will be
in attendance at the fair. Tomorrow the
pupils of the Buena Vista, Burnett Chi
nese and Jefferson Primary, Clement,
Everett and Hunters Point schools will
attend the fair.
Ihe prOgram me OF IHusic ioE tho 0itoi-
noon and evening is as follows:
AFTERNOON.
Overture, .sTant aluS. Meacham
PATROL "American" "........................L LecocQ
Gems from "oirofie-Girofa". Strauss
Torchight Dance No. g.: Meyeroeer
Paraphrase, My Maryland".... .............. Heine
Cornet solo, w. B. ROGERS
Fantasie, "Chant cleers'. Hartmann
Sketch. ''Darkes' Jamboree". ........... .Pnerner
March, 'Festival". .RoncoVleri
EVENING.
Overture, "Stabat Mater. .Mercadante
Id ''Golden Blonde Ellen berg
Patrol. ''-kyrock arkstein
Melodies from "kobin Hood". De Koven
Burlesque, "A Musical Strike ........... Faroach
"The b es sing OF the Swords. Meyerbeer
Cornet solo, w. b. Rogers.
Sanctus, 'Messe Solennele"...... .Gouuod
Dance at the Forge" ".......................S .Sugg
March, Anniversary" Observation-Disclosures. Rosey
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25

Do you love any one
on earth ? If you do
do you think you are
fit 10 talk love to a
good womanf II you
do not know that each
woman reveres manli-
ness you know little or
nothing. 1t Is yours
for the asking almost.
But you must put out
some small effort to
help yourself. Suppose
that to-day you spend
two cents in a stamp.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
When you want help

When you want help
you 60 TO the proper
place to get 1t. e
are talking of labor
now. When you are
Ill what do you do 2
You let things "drift
along" Is that the
truth, or is it misrep-
esentationf Come,
man, you know in
your innermost heart
which it is. This is
written for YOU. For
once read and learn.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
FOR LIFE

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founded with the idea OF helping all
those who were weak. Its aims are tho
highest, and II blood taint anything
serious bothers you the doctors will
send you free advice. what more cau
you ask? Are your teeth loose? is
your breath foul? Do you find your
head dull in the morning? Wake upI
You have but one life to live-why not
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Hudson Medical Institute.
Market, stockton and Ellis sts.,
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.