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The San Francisco call., 1897-02-26
ARREST FOR THEFT
At SACRAMENTO
Embarrassing Plight of
a Talented Young
Englishman.
Over 500 Worth of His En-.
ployers' Goods Found in
His Apartments.
He Cut Quite Dash in Local Society
and Occasionally Went On
Spree.

3 SACRAMENTO, CAL. Feb. 25.-Fred S.
Proctor, talented young Englishman
who for several months past has occupied
the position of confidential clerk in the
wholesale hardware firm of Baker &
Hamilton, in this city, was arrested this
afternoon on charge of petty larceny
sworn to by Manager F. Dassonville and
is now an inmate of the city prison pend
ing examination, with probabilities that
graver charges may be brought against
him.
Several months since Proctor came to
California from New York with excellent
references addressed to the firm, which
stated that he was a good all-around man
and worthy of the greatest confidence.
On the strength of these recommends
tions he obtained position, and, although
be failed 10 fill the expectations OF the
manager, was retained.
Shortly after his arrival Proctor made
the acquaintance of young optician
named T. Dewolf Hanna, and as both
were of the heavy-swell order they cut
quite a dash in local society and occupied
the same apartments.
Several nights since, while out on
saloon, and as he was minus the neces-
sary funds to defray the bill, he handed
the bartender new Colts revolver in lieu
OF the money.
The matter was brought to the attention
of the police, who started an investigation,
at the same time notifying the firm, and
to-day Manager Dassonville arrived and
swore out complaint against Proctor.
This evening the apartments of I. De-
wolf Hanna, which have been occupied in
common by Proctor, were searched and
over 500 worth of stolen goods were dis
covered. The former, however, has not
been connected with the unfortuate affair.
As it is believed that this pilfering has
been going on since stock was taken at the
first OF the year, it is i'm possible at the
present time to ascertain how great loss
the firm has sustained.
Proctor gave evidence in his appearance
and address as being highly educated
and polished young man, and it is ru-
mored that be is intimately connected
with family of the English nobility.
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TIME TO ELEVATE THE CROSSINGS
A Surface Railway Collision in Chicago
Which Three Persons Wers
KLLad and MnnY Injured.

CHICAGO, Ill. Feb. 25.-Three per-
sons killed outright and several injured,
three of whom it is thought may yet die
is the frightful result of collision of two
trains on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois
Railroad with an electric car OF the Calu-
met Electric road at the One Hundred
and Third-street crossing this afternoon.
The dead are:
George o Mally, motorman.
Peter Fucher Prince, a cattle-buyer.
Z. W. Young, a collector.
The more seriously injured are:
Robert Hynes, employe of the Calumet
Company, may die.
Henry Madison, conductor on the car.
recovery doubtful.
Mary Moichelle. internal injuries and
serious bruises. may not recover.
+. A. Young, fireman for Chicago and
Eastern Illinois, will recover.
The collision occurred shortly before
2 o'clock. The crossing gates of the Chi
cago and Eastern Illinois road were down.
but witnesses to the accident say the
motorman was apparently unable to stop
his car. Ii crashed through the gates
directly in front of a rapidly moving
engine attached to south bound suburban
train. The car was partially shattered by
the collision that followed and a moment
later was ground into a thousand frag-
ments oy an express train bound toward
the city, which crashed into the wreck.
Eight or ten passengers were on board
the shattered motor and were more or less
injured. The engines of the two railway
trans were also damaged, and she fire.
man on the outbound suburban was
thrown to the ground and severely hurt,
The motorman was lying under the
front platform of his car and was crushed
to death. The mangled bodies of two of
the passengers were taken from the debri,
and removed to the Morgue. They were
Killed outright. The injured were taken
to hospitals in patrol wagons.
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EXCITEMENT IN A
SAOSALITO COURT
Troubles of the Schloh and
Lewis Families Given
an Airing.
Justice Bellrude Threatens to
Adjourn if Attorneys Cen
net Agree.
Maj,r Edwin Lewis, a Graduate of
West Point, Accuses Neigh
Dor Of Assault.

SAUSALITO. CAL, Feb. 25.-There
were lively times in Justice Bellrude's
court this afternoon while the case of the
people, upon the complaint of Major Ed
win Lewis, against B. A. Schloh, accused
by Lewis of abusive language and assault
upon Mrs. NJ. A. Lewis, the wife of the
major, was on trial.
Justice Bellrude at one point in the pro-
ceedings threatened to adjourn court if
the attorneys could not retain their COM
posure.
1t seems that some time ago Mr.. Schloh,
who lives at Waldo Point. just out of Sau-
salito, took pity upon Major Lewis and
his wife, who had been burnea out of
their home, and gave them permission to
occupy his cottage during the winter
months, the Lewises to care for the
chickens and other animals, while Mr..
and Mrs. Schloh were IN the City.
When Mr.. Sehloh made up his mind to
return to Marin County he gave the m jor
notice to vacate his premises, but to his
surprise the Lewises refused to move, and
Schloh was compelled to bring an eject
ment suit.
When the case came up before Justice
Thomas Fottrell Major Lewis reyiled the
court, referring disres pectfully to the red
hair of his Honor, and that official
promptly sent him to jail for twenty-iour
hours for contempt Of court
The Schlohs gained possession of their
home, but found things in a terrible state.
Everything was broken and ruined and
the Lewises had killed ana eaten most of
the chickens.
Every time the major had company"
said Mr.. Schloh to-day, "he would have
chicken for dinner, and they were my
chickens he had"
After the Lewises had been compelled
to leave Mrs. Lewis returned with Con-
stable Garrity OF Sausalito TO obtain some
things she claimed were III the house be-
longing TO ner.
While there, Lewis alleges in his COM
plant, B. a. Schloh used abusive Ian
guage TO his wife and attempted TO do her
bodily injury.
Constable GarrIJy swore to-day that
Schloh did not lay hands on the woman,
but only ordered her off his premises.
The case had progressed some when Judge
NJ. c. Dufficy, acting as prosecuting at
torney, drew up a new complaint, which
Lewis signed and swore 10, charging
Schloh with assault.
The second case then proceeded and
trouble constantly occurred between Duf-
ACy anu OudrleS ue V MuSauS, VINO acted
as Schloh's attorney. He accused Dufficy
of conduct unbecoming an attorney and
charged him with perverting the truth.
Adolph Sylvia, SsusaliIo's prosecuting
attorney, then took a hand in the pro-
ceedings on behalf of the defendant
Justice Bellrude took the case under ad-
visement and will give a decision Satur-
day afternoon.
Major Lewis is character in Marin
County and is graduate of West Point.
He is well-known in Democratic political
circles in Marin County, where, during
the last convention, he created consider
able notoriety by opposing Superior
Judge Angelottfs Endorsement by the
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B1yERsIDk hAf1RoAD SERs.

Locomotives and Passenger Goa ches In
Place of Trolley Cars.
RIVERSIDE, CAL, Feb. 25.-Some
facts and rumors concerning the opera
tions OF the Southern Pacific in this city
were to-day made public. A deed has
been placed on file by the company for a
lot on the corner of Market and Seventh
streets. This lot fronts the Southern Pa
c1hc motor track. All the Southern Pacific
trains have made this corner their pas
senger terminal point for some time, and
a tine passenger depot will at once be
bulIt, when the motor service between
this city and Cotton will be discon.
tlnued and regular passenger coaches and
engines substituted.
Colonel Wilson, right of-way agent Of
the Southern Pacific, has been active for
some time in securing o right-of-way
from this city to Corona. With the ex-
ceptlon OF short distance this coveted
privilege has all been secured. The Riv-
erside Land and Irrigation Company was
the last of the large landowners to make
a hgure satisfactory to the railroad people.
Ihe extension of the line from this city
to Pomona by the way of Corona is
thought by those in position to know to
De among the immediate possibilities.
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PEOPLE LOSE THEIR HOMES.
An Order From the President Strikes fire
Black Hills Like a ThuHde5boH
From Clear SKY.

DEADWOOD, S. OAK, Feb. 25.-Like
thunderbolt out of 4 clear sky came the
order of President Cleveland to add forty
two townships of the Black Hills TO the
forest reserve.
Twenty-Five thousand people have their
homes in this section. which comprises
the timber and lumber section of the Black
Hills.
The hills are also gold bearing.
Meetings are called i'll every town of the
section to protest against the order.
At meeting in this city, called to order
oy Mayor Star, ex-United States Senator
Moody explained the las under which the
President executed this proclamation.
He also explained how it struck
the Vitals OF the mining industries
in this section by prohibiting the cutting
of timber, and DISTINGUISHED the people
living on the reserve, making it fmpos-
sible for them to reap any benefits of their
improvements. at present sawmills
abound.
A committee was appointed to protest
by telegraph against the enforcement of
the order until the Black Hills can pre-
sent their case.
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AN OUTAGE ON THE OCEAN.
The schooner Haskell Fired Upon by q
Spdbith GMnb0Gt

The schooner Haskell Fired Upon bv a
SpGhith Gunb0at
DELAWARE BREAKWATER. DEL.
Feb. 25.-PresumRbly taken for a fIibus-
tering vessel by what her captain thinks
was a Spanish gunboat, the schooner
S. G. Haskell, which arrived here TO-DAY
from CienfUegos, was thrice fired on off
the Cuban coast on the night of Febru-
ary Z. Tne Haskell left Cienfuegos on
February and as she was beat
Ing Ter way cut to sea that night off
the mouth of the San Juan River those
aboard observed two flashes and the re-
ports of guns from somewhere in toward
shore.
The Haskelrs crew paid no particular
attention to the guns. as she aid not sup
pose they were directed toward them, but
8 thlr report and whistle of solid
shot close ny and pumping into the sea
beyond the schooner speedily undeceiyed
them. With his night glass the captain
made out stea mer following c.ose after
them. He was able to see that the steamer
had low, blaLk hull and her upper works
were painted some light color. After the
third shot, and approaching quite closely,
but without hailing, the steamer put
ABOUT and steamed away again.
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A Tuc.on sIn,s- Meeting on Bomd..

TUCSON, ARIz., Feb. PA large mass
meeting tonight adopted resolutions
against the Congressional bill Just
passed by the House of Repre-
sentatives directing the Arizona
Loan Commission TO fund narrow
gauge railroad bonds. with interest,
amounting to over $500 600. The bonds
were declared void by the United States
Supreme Court in the case appealed from
Pima County, as being in violation of
the organic act of the territory. They
were obtained by fraudulent pretenses
and no consideration was received by the
county. The resolutions were forwarded.
to the Committee on Territories of the
United States Senate.
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SACRAMENTO REDDING.
Alfred Alrinsa Merkiey and MOlLie
Erdncex Shrehan United.

Alfred Alrinsa Merkiey and MOlLie
Frances SheehGn United.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, Feb. 25.-The
social event of the season in this city oc-
CURED to-day when the nuptial cere menies
of Alfred Alvinza Merkley and Miss Mol
lie Frances Sheehan were celebrated.
The ceremony was performed at the
residence of the brides father, General T.
w. Sheehan, on Sutter Terrace, Father
Walsh of the Catholic church officiating.
The bride was attended by six brides
maids ana maid of honor, and the in
terror of the residence was transformed
into bower of flowers and almond blos-
SONS.
After the wedding breakfast at which
W. II. Mills of the land department of the
Southern Pacific Company acted as toast
master, the young couple left in a special
car for the southern portion of the State,
where they will spend their honey m oon
Mr.. Merkley has been connected for
some time with the business department
of the Record Union and is one of the
most popular and best known young men
OF Sacramento, while his lovely bride
counts her friends by legions.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-26
STOCKTON FISHERMAN MISSING.
"catfsh" johnson Disappears Under Cir
cumstaHces Leading 10 Suspicion of
Foul PInK

STOCKTON, CAL, Feb. 25.-"Catfsh"
Johnson has disappeared and his friends
fear that he has either been drowned or
murdered.
The missing mans name is Peter John
son, but he is known all along the water
front as Catfish" as he makes a living
by fishing in the channels and sloughs in
this county. Together with a man named
Gus Lundstrom he owns an ark that is
moored on the Banner Island shore OF
McLeods Lake. For some time there has
been bad blood between them, according
TO one of the recent occupants of the ark,
and each has been striving to save enough
money to buy the other out.
Lundstrom has been away for some
time working on potato ranch on one OF
the islands, and Johnson has been living
in a "shack" on Twelve mile Slough.
Every Thursday night he came to Stock
ton with his catch of fish, and had been in
the habit of staying in the ark until re-
turning to his tshing grounds.
Several months ago Johnson gave per-
mission to a Dane named Hansen and to
a ragpicker named Anderson to occupy
the ark during his absence. On Thursday
last, when Johnson came up from Twelve
mile Slough, he was in an ugly frame of
mind, and ordered the occupants OF the
ark to get out forthwith.
He was cursing about their stay in the
place, and also informed both that he
in tended to take entire possession and not
allow his partner, Lundstrom, to have
anything more to do with it,
After selling his fish Johnson returned
to the ark and order Ragpicker Anderson
to get him 10 cents worth OF wine. The
latter purchased two gallons of tanglefoot
and the trio had "time' on board the
ark.
Those nearby heard the sounds of rev.
elry, but Anderson declared this morning
that there was no row or struggle on
board. The occupants of the big dredger
that lies few yards to the north of the
ark say that there were sounds of
struggle, as though the men on board the
ARK were engaged in souffie.
Next morning Johnson had disappeared.
His hat and shoes were still in the ark,
but nothing could be found OF him. and
his boat was still moored by the side OF the
ark. Anderson reported the matter 10 the
police and the Sheriff office, he believing
that Johnson had been drowned during
the night Those who live near think
that this may be the case. or that he was
knocked overheard during a scuffie with
one of his feIlow-occupants of the ark.
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sonthern cattforn,a orop Out1ooE..

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Feb. 25.-The
Weather Bureau crop report for Southern
California is rs follows: Almonds of San
Luis Obispo were injured by frost, but no
damage to citrus fruits has resulted from
the cold. Small fruit and vegetables were
injured in exposed places. Grain is in
excellent condition, and the outlook is
good for large harvest. All crops are in
fne condition.
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San Rnfasl Wnter Rnts.-

SAN RAFAEL, CAL, Feb 25.-Tne City
Trustees of San Rafael will meet next
Satur day evening to pass the water rates
ordinance which was agreed upon in ex-
ecutive session. Only slight change has
been made, in that meters may be de-
manded upon paying 81 for the connec-
ton, where the monthly consumption
does not exceed 81. Heretofore 50 was the
minimum bill where meters were used.
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Racino ct Nr,c Orfen,,,

NEW ORLEANS, LA, Feb .25.-Three-q quarters
of mile, Ettarre won, Laura Davis second,
Baalgad third. Time, 1:23.
Half mile, Oninoor won, Eaulaia second,
Scott Newman third. Time. :541z.
One and sixteenth miles. Dave Pulsifer
won, OHIO second, Sir John third. Time.
2:01A.
Three-quarters of mile, Prince Proverb
won, Glen Albin second, Senator Penrose
third. Time, 1:23.
Seyen-eighths of q mile. Bust Up won, DIR.
France second, James v. Carter third. Time,
1921.
One mile, Favorine won c. c. Rumrill Sec
ond, NeNhouss third. Time, 1863.
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MABINs CONTESTED ELECTION.
sylvia Ring Case Submitted to superior
Jatdge An0eLotst.

Judge AnOet0tf.
SAN RAFAEL, CAL, Feb. 25.-The
Sylva-R Ring contested election case came
up before Superior Judge F. NJ. Angelotti
this afternoon and was submitted to
him without argument. He stated he
would render written decision.
The case has attracted much ttention,
both on account of its sensational deyel-
opments and the in tricate questions in re-
gard to the election laws. Taylor was de-
teated by thirty-two votes for the office of
Supervisor in District No. 3 in Marin
County and brought contest against his
successful opponent, claiming Irregular
ltles IN regard TO the election boards in
Mill Valley and Boiinas districts.
All testimony introduced in regard to
violations of the purity of election laws,
by both contestant and contestee, was by
stipulation stricken from the records. The
decision Is eagerly awaited and an appeal
Will be taken TO the Supreme Court by the
unsuccessful party.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-26
Ma,one Bnu a, sacrauento.

SACRAMENTO. CAL, Feb. 24.-The
sixth annual masquerade bali given by
the Sacramento Athletic Club, which took
place last evening. was decided success.
Tne ball was crowded with spectators and
maskers. A more than INTEREST," ng enter
tainment was provided, and many unique
characters were represented.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-26
PETALUM4 MINSTRELs.
Members of Company appear as
Burnt Cork Artists.

bhTnt- CORK dTtt8tss
PETALU MA, CAL, Feb. 25.-The men,
bers OF Company G celebrated Washing
tons birthday with a minstrel perform
ance, which was we'll attended by an ap-
preciative audience. The usual number
OF local gags" were loudly applauded. as
were also'th topical songs. In place of
the usual half-circle of chairs for the first
part the boys chose 10 present an innova-
tion, and the opening scene showed the
minstrels gath cred round campfire in q
realistic manner. Before the close of the
performance the trophy won by the
mem bers of Company c as champion
marksmen was presented to them by
Captain Holmes of Company E of
Santa Rosa in happy speech, which
was responded to by Lieutenant Mortimer
Stockdale of Company c. After the per-
tormance the company adjourned to
Armory Hall, where the light fantastic
was Iripped until an early hour.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-26
High Court ton5eronce in AJrton.

LONDON, ENG, Feb. 25.-The Mail to-
day publishes dispatch from Pretoria
saying tnat President Kruger had con-
terence yesterday with the judges of the
high Court of the South African Repub-
TIC, but no result was reached. After the
conclusion of the conference the Voiks-
raad adopted the principles of the pro-
posed law and then proceeded to discuss
tive measure seriatim.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-26
Granted a h.pr,ers for a Year.

SACRAMENTO. CAL, Feb. 25.-The
Governor last night granted to Rico Mo-
raso, convicted of murder from Solano
County and under sentence of death at
San Quentin, n reprieve from March l,
1897. to March 4. 1898 The reprieve was
granted on showing by the prison
authorities that Moraso is insane and in
anticipation of the enactment of a law
prohibiting the setting free of insane
conyicts
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-26
DOCTOR oPEEArEs or 4 JUDe e.
HOiO Little misWnderstandi,0s sre Set
tied at Nitpitas.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Feb. 25.-Justice of
the Peace Trubenschenck arrived here
this morning from Milpitas, where he
conducts a drugstore. His nose was split
open in two places, his head swollen to
about twice its usual size and one eve
nearly gouged out. Bandages concealed
the rest of his features. In speaking of
the affair he said he had been struck by
DR.. Perionet of Milpitas. He refused 10
divulge the cause ofthe trouble. but limited
that it was the result OF political quarrel.
Other parties, however, state that the
trouble with the doctor was over some
matter connected with the drug business.
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was also the first president of the Ger

was also the first president of the Ger
mania Mannerchor.
With his death he left an estate valued
at $40, 900, making E Iward Claussenius,
the third son, the sole devisee. The other
children are: G. Adolphus and George
w. of this city. Henry i. of Oregon, Bis
marck, now living in Texas, and Minna,
the wife of Judge Brentano.
The com D. ainant alleges in the bill that
his fathers second wife undUly influenced
the testator against his children, and asks
that the will be set aside and division of
the property made among all the heirs
according to law.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-26
TACOMA DRUGGISr ROBBED.
Held Up by Crazy Vfctim of the CO.
cniue Habit

TACOMA, WASH, Feb. 25.-Crazed by
an unhumored appetite for cocaine, George
Williams entered the drugstore of William
Spicer at South Tacoma to-day and COM
manded the proprietor to deliver HIM a
large quantity of the drug. When he
pulled TWO large revolvers out of his side
pockets Spicer concluded he had better
comply, and did so. Williams had Just
got outside the door, when the druggist
called a policeman. The robber was ar
rested and Spicer's cocaine recovered.
Williams was booked for robbery. To-
night he is battering his head against his
iron cell and crying in despair, Cocaine,
cocaine; give me cocaine.n
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TO Improve A1v1so SLOUGH.
Con cerfed Effort 10 Secmre a Legislative
appropriation.

appropriation.
SAN JOSE, CAL, Feb. 25.-Secretary j.
P. Fay of the Board of Trade has gone to
Sacramento to present to the members
of the Legislature facts and statistics con-
cerning the shipping at AIviso to aid in
the passage of Asse m blyman Arnerich's s
bill appropriating $25, 600 for lmproviI g
Alviso Slough SO that shipping can be
more conveniently carried on. The Board
OF Trade is greatly interested in the bill,
and nothing will be left undone to secure
its passage. Printed slips, giving the
shipments TO and from Alviso, Will be dis
tributed among the legislators.
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TO HONOR J0DaE McKENNA.
Sacramento Citizens Riu Tender Him q
ROvGt reception.

SACRAMENTO. CAL, Feb. 25.-Hon.
Joseph McKenna will be accorded royal
reception by the citizens of Sacramento
tomorrow evening on his passage through
this city en- route to Washington.
On the arrival of the train he will be
met by committee of citizens, com posed
OF ]. o. Coleman, J. Wright and others,
who will escort him to the State Library,
where he will be met by Chairman A. J.
B runer. who will introduce him to those
assembl ed to do him honor.
Mayor Hubbard will deliver an address
of welcome and the new Cabinet official
will then be taken to the Senate Cham Der.
where he will be met by the Governor and
State officials and the members OF both
houses.
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San Mateo Printing offcs Burnea

SAN MATEO, CAL. Feb. 25.-The print
ing Office of the San Mateo Leader, edited
by r. H. Jury, was almost destroyed by
fire at an early hour this morning. The
fire originated in the rear of the office and
was discovered by Henry Hagen, clerk OF
the bank, who Immediately gave the alarm
and reused the fire companies. Owing to
their quick ponse the large building was
saved, though the lower story was badly
damaged.
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Acea capttattst found Dead.

LOS ANGELES. CAL, Feb. 25.-John
A. Ayd, aged 90 years, well-known capi-
talist, was to-day found dead IN house
on San Juan street. Deceased had resided
In Los Angeles fourteen years and owned
considerable property here. He leaves a
sister, who also resides in this city. A
verdict of heart disease was rendered.