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The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
RAIL WAY TO THE YUKON.
Construction of Line Projected by Eng
Hsb Capitalists About To Bs
Com1enceG

SEATTLE, WASH, June 1S.-The Brit
ish Columb bia Development Association,
one of the wealthiest corporations in the
West, has completed arrangements for
constructing thlrty-six miles of railway
to Central Alaska for putting in big saw
mill and for the establishment of town
site at Skagaway Bay, Alaska. By this
scheme it is proposed 10 turn all future
immigration to the Yukon and the Klon-
dyke gold fields of Central Alaska from
the route through ChiIcoot Pass and ST.
Michaels 10 that over Skagaway Bay. The
pass at this latter point is 1000 feet lower
than Chilcoot Pass, and is more accessi-
bic. a dozen men have thus far attem pied
to reach the gold fields by the pass at
Skagaway Bay and found it practically
easy of access and far superior to ChiIcoot
! Pass.
Four Englishmen representing the De-
velopme Mt Association are now IN the city,
They are j. H. Escolme of London. II. f.
Holme of Liverpool, r. Hill of Victoria
and A. BellinRham of London. They are
here to carry into effect the arrangements
as contem plated. The Puget Sound ma
chinery depot of this city has already
supplied a sawmill complete, In sections,
and the mill is now on board the ak
which will sail northwsrd tomorrow for
! Skagaway Bay. The mill will be put u
at Skagswat Bay, houses will be built and
the wharf facilities enlarged and made
| permanent.
The Englishmen are backed by abund-
/ ant capital and the scheme for the present
contemp plates the immed late construction
of thirty-six miles of narrow-gauge rail-
way on the east side OF the pass. The
conn pauy will put up another sawmill on
| the east outlet of the pass and third at
| no hos Ua nf
with the chain of lakes. Boats will be
built there and sold to the miners headed
| for the interior.
There are thirty-six miles of rapids TO
be taken into consideraiion-rapids that
are not navigable. Around these will be
! built the narrow-gauge road, the survey
for which has already been completed and
| the route established. The miners, their
boats and their baggage will be trans
ported this distance by rail.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
SANTA ARA'S NEW THEATER.
Nine. Bo0jesk1 oHd Local Talent De6I-
cafe HaHdSoms Temple of
ThesD S.

SANTA ANA, CAL, June 1S.-The
fondest dreams of the theater-Ioving pub
lie of Santa Ana were realized tonight
when the splendid new opera-house, the
property OF John Huttenlo0her, was
opened for the initial performance. The
theater was dedicated by the peerless
Nine. odieska, assisted by a strong COM
pany of carefully selected Los Angeles
and Orange County people. The play was
MARY Stuart" with Mod jeska in the title
role.
Parquet and balcony were crowded to
their utmost when the curtain arose.
Nine. Modjeska was, OF course, the SUI
preme attraction and the principal re-
ci pient of favor, but the balance of the
company won much well-deserved ap-
plause. Besides the play, an excellent
musical programme was rendered under
the direction of q. Abram Smith, the
basso and manager OF the house.
The opera-hOuse building was erected
by c. E. French in 1888. 1t is massive
three-story structure, 75 by 200 feet in
dimensions, of which $50 feet in the rear
OF the second and third floors were re-
served for the theater. Further than
placing the floor OF The stage IN position,
however. nothing was done toward COM
pleting The immense room until last fall,
when John Huttenlocher father-in-law OF
W +. LutZ of thus city, arrived from the
East and purchased the building. This
gentleman at once procured plans for
finishing The opsra-house and the OPEN
ing tonight was the formal celebration OF
the fruiuon OF his plans. The auditorium
OF the house is - by 66 feet comprising
the parqGet and dress-clrcle on the first
floor, seating 54f people, and handsome
balcony accommodates 450 more. There
are four neat and commodIous boxes with
4 seating capacity of SIX each, and ample
provision IS made for the orchestra. The
being So by y feet in dimensions, and 80
feet IN the clear bstween wings. From
the stage floor to the gridiron overhead
the height Is 81 feet A beautiful drop
curtain and numerous sets of artistic
scenes, all operaeed from above, are pro-
Weed.
The new theater was christened the
Santa Ana Grand. "
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
1o. angeles Emoesster, arrested.

LOS ANGELES, CAL. June 18.-James
G. and William Hawkins are confined IN
the city prison, charged with the G m
b7zzlement of goods from the store oi
their employer, the u. L. Parmalee
Crockery Company. James has been with
the Parmalee Company since he arrived
here from New York Two years ago, and
he was at the head of the gas fixture de-
partment He is charged with taxing not
oaly gas fixtures but plated ware, and
through his younger brother, selling the
goods 10 dealers for low prices. James i:
said to have acknowledged EN- mbezzling
large quantities of goods, but his employer
is 10th TO prosecute him, and may give
him a chanc 10 leave the city.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
REFUSED 4 LICENSE.
Marriage Of dn OotG9endTtGn and
Toung HOnsan PrereHted.

Marriage Of dn OctdgendTtGn and a
Toumg HOnaan Prerented.
SAN JOSE, CAL, June 15.-Adolphus
Brunne, aged 81, and Adal Chapman, aged
90, applied at the County Clerks office for
a marriage license to-day.
What are your ages?" asked Clerk
Pfester.
When they were given the Clerk told
them that they could not have license.
Both live in Santa Clara, where Brunue
has taught music for many years, until
he became too feeble. OF late he has been
supported by the Kings Daughters.
1t Is said that the young woman has
been trying to get the Old man to marry
her for some time. She finally wrote him
letter, saying she would commit suicide
if he did not The young woman has no
property. but when the Clerk asked the
couple who would support them, she re-
piled, Il will They LETT the Clerk Of
flee arm in arm, the woman as sisting the
old man. Public sentiment supports the
Clerk IN his refusal.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
BYA SWAR@ OF BEES.
A San Berncrdlno Man Sung 4 most TO
Deatb While attempting 10 Pro-
fect Hs Horse

SAN BERNARDINO, CAL, June 49,
w. NJ Parker of this city had an expert
ence to day that nearly caused his death.
He was going with his family 10 picnic
in Devil Canyon, about eight miles from
here. Wien nearly there swarm OF bees
began TO settle on his carriage. Parker
stopped the horse, helped his wife and
children to aIght, and they took to the
brush.
The horse was left unprotected, and as
the bees began to sling he commenced
pIunging and kicking until he became en-
tangled in the harness and Tell down.
Before many minutes the horse was so
weakened that Parker fearing he would
be scung to death started to his rescue.
Upon his approach the bees left the
horse and began to settle on his face and
neck, stinging him until he, too, dropped
to the ground. For some cause the swarm
soon left, and Mrs. Parker went to a
neighboring ranch and engaged help to
remove him to a house. Strong coffee
was made and given TO the patient, and
physician was sent for. Upon his arrival
he had Parker brought TO his home In
this city. He seems now on the road to
recovery, but for some time the physician
desDaired of his life.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
Sends for Her Former
FianCe, Though He
Is Insane.
Deserted Her Years Ago, But
She Will Care for Him in
His Affliction.
Strange Chapter In a Romance
That Had Its Beginning In
Parkway Sweden.

SKAMOKAWA, WASH, June 1S.-Quite
a romance attaches to the departure of
Edward Johnson, who left Shamokawa
last Sunday for New York. Johnson has
been a resident of this point for ten years
past. Previous to his leaving Sweden, his
native land. he was in love with a pretty
girl, Miss Augusta Olson. Some say
there was a quarrel. Whether that is
true or not is uncertain, bnt Johnson de-
parted from Sweden without marrying
his sweetheart.
At times Johnson's mind has been un-
balanced. About twoyea ago his former
fancee learned that he live at this point
through letters he had written to his sister
in Sweden. She declared her love for
him, but he seemed to have grown in
different TO her. The young woman was
informed by Johnson's 3 friends of the un-
fortunate condition OF his mind, but that
made no difference 10 her. She only
wanted him to come to her.
A number of letters were exchanged,
and last Thursday his friends received a
ticket and some money from Miss Olson
10 bring her lover to her. She also sent a
lavender ribbon to bs sewed 10 his coat
lapel, so she could recognize him when he
arrives in New York, where she is now
living. On Monday evening his Skamo-
kawa friends saw him aboard the Southern
Pacific train, and telegraphed to Miss
Olson that he was coming.
Miss O.son has O comfortable fortune,
and it is her intention to take Johnson
back to their old home in Sweden and
care for him for the balance of his life. 1t
is TO be hoped that the poor fellow will
reach in safety that faithful, waiting
woman
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
PREPARING FoR LOGAN DAY.
dwelling of tbe Generals Monument to Be
Mode a Memorable Day IN chicago's
sforY
November

CHICAGO, Ill, June 1S.-Twenty Gov
ernors of as many different States in the
Union have signifed their intention to be
in Chicago at the unveiling of the Logan
monument July %. 1t is expected hat ct
least two-thi-ds of the other Governors to
whom invitations have been sent will aC-
cent and make Logan day the occasion of
one of the most notable assem- bIles OF
State executives in the history Of Chicago.
Those who have signihed their intention
OF being here on that day are;
Alabama. F. Johnson.
California;. II. Budd.
Con Counecucut-Lorin A. Cooke.
Florida-W. d. Bluxham.
Georgia-W H. Atkinson.
Iowa-F. NJ. Drake.
Idaho-F. St5unenberger.
Maryland-Lloyd Lownder.
Massachuse tts-Roger Wolcott.
MINES ota-D. NJ. Clough.
Montana-Lieutenant-G A. E Spriggs,
representiug Governor Smith.
North Dakota-F. a. Briggs.
New smpshire-George r. RAmsdeL
New Jersey-John w. Griggs.
Oklahoma-C. NJ Barnes.
Oregon-WilHam P. Lord.
Pernsylvania-D H. Hastings.
Rhode Islaud-Elisha Dwyer.
South Dakota-Andrew Z. Lee.
Virginia-Josiah Grant
WashIngton-J, r. Rogers
Ii will not only be the most representa-.
tive, but by far the most picturesque, for
the State executives will come attired In
all the pomp and circum stance of war, &C
com panied by their stats in full uniform
With the 700 troops of Illinois National
Guards, the regiments from Fort Sheridan
and other army posts IN the West, the
Grand Army posts from all over the
Northwest, the militia organizations from
other States and miscellaneous, the pa
rade will be a remarkable event. The
question of President Mckinley coming
was settled yesterday from Washington
which unoficialIy declared the President
would be in Chicago on Logan day with
his Cabinet.
Mrs. Logan.is assisting, with Harper, in
hunting through the executive records for
the names of General Iogan's comrades
that survivors may be invited to take part
in the Cerem onies.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
SAN JOSE SUIT DECIDED.
Judgment Eganst Murderer DUnhom o.
famed BY tho Parents of One of
His Victims.

SAN JOSE, CAL, June 1S.-Judgment
for $4,000 was to-day rendered against
James G. Dunham, the murderer OF the
McGlincy family, in the damage suit
brought by Jacob Shessler and wife against
the fugitive for the loss of their daughter.
The sum sued for was $25, 900. The daugh-
ter, Minnie Shessler, was employed as a
domestic in the McGlincy household and
was one of Dunham's six victims. She
was the only support OF her aged parents,
and ct the time of her death was engaged
IN paying off a mortgage on then home.
The case was tried before Judge Kittredge
without jury.
Dunham has a $140O mortgage against
the Penniman Fruit COMPANY, and this
will be levied on to partially satisfy the
Judgment.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
Fire at Fort Brng0.

FORT BRAGG, CAL, June 1s.-This
.own narrowly escaped fire last night,
which threatened the principal business
blocks. At IL O'clock flames were dis
covered in small barn in the rear of the
Salvation Army barracks. the property OF
Solomon Marks, on Main street. BY the
energetic work of scores of men with
plenty OF water the fire was confined to
The small buildings of the alley way.
After destroying barn belonging to
r. NJ. Brown, the flames were got under
control The cause of the fire is unknown.
The loss is nominal.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
Polo Wheat There, Captured.

WOODLAND, CAL, June Is. Grain
thieves are operating In YoIo County.
Last season numerous offenses of this
character were committed but none of the
guilty persons were apprehended. George
Schwelser or Winters reported at the
Sherih's office this morning that thieves
had entered his field and carried off q
wagon-load of wheat The Sheriff made a
deigent search and traced the culprit to
the Iolo hourin s-mill, where they had
disposed of the stolen wheat. This cir
cumstance supplied a clew which led to
the arrest OF George Cowley and a man
named Bowen, who have been camping
with the formers family in Putah Creek.
Both men admitted their guilt. They
were lodged in the County JAN this even
inc
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
DIsAPPEARS th0M DENTER.

DWrTontS Mysterious Friend Bryant
Drops Out of Sight.
DENVER, Colo, June Is. w. H.
Bryant, the man who claims he knows
the secret of the San Francisco murders
for which Theodore Durrant may hang,
cannot be found. He disappeared quietly
from Denver about May 81, and diligent
search by his friends in this city has failed
to locate him. An employe of the Wind
sor Hotel states that two men who
claimed to be officers from the coast arose
early on the morning of Memorial day
stating that they must arrest Bryant and
catch the 4:15 train. That was the last
seen of him.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
Claim against Ioso County.

WOODLAND, CAL, June 1S.-F. S.
Doty, as assignee of the California Pacific
Railroad Company, petitioned the
Superior Court this afternoon for an
alternative writ OF mandate to compel
County Treasurer Wood to paw a certain
warrant for $4,000 which was allowed by
the Board of SnoerYisors at the Septem Der
meeting in 1896 as the second and final
payment OF an appropriation made TO aid
in the construction of the bridge over
the Sacramento River at Washington.
Judge Gaddls ordered the writ issued and
the matter will be heard on Saturday,
June l9. District Attorney Hopkins will
contest the claim.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
BOWIE DESPERADo JAILED.
Rasty -Action of the A,tthorittss Pre-
rents a LDnchfng.

hdPty Actton Of the Attfhortttss Pre-
rents a LDnchtHO.
TOMBSTONE, ARIz., June 1S.-Manuel
Garcia, a Mexican ruffian, was brought
over from Bowie yesterday and lodged in
jail. Garcia has been running things TO
suit himself lately and his tastes are
vicious. He has terrorized whole neigh
borhoods of his countrymen. His last
offeDse was an insult offered TO the wife OF
a Mexican workman at Bowie, into whose
house he forced his way. When the
nus band interposed TO defend his wife
Garcia drew an ugly blade and proceeded
vas wounded either fatally or so as to
cripple him FOR life, the wife was seriously
wounded and even the child was cut about
the head and face.
Garcia would have been lynched had it
not been for the PROMPT action of the
authorities in removing him to the county
seat.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
Death of a sIredish Pa.tor

SAN JOSE, CAL June 1S-Rev. Nils P.
WaIlgren, VINO has held different pastor
ates in the Swedish Evangelical Church,
died ct his home in.tnis city late Thurs.
day night. He was a native of Sweden
and aged 43 years. Mr.. Wallgren gradu-
a,ed from the Knoxville College and Semi
nary in 1872. For five years he was pastor
OF the church in this city, but retired in
1898 owing to Ill health. y widow and
nine children survive.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
DEATHIN Il BARKtRVILLE MINE
foreman ketJer SUccumbs to the BC

Foreman ketJer SUccuDtbs to the BC
frc IF imhGiiM0 PoIcder Gas.
VANCOUVER, B. c., June 18.-George
w. Keiger, foreman of the Devils Lake
Mining Company, was killed to-day in the
com pany's tunnel at Barkerville, by in
haling powder gas or hite-damp. Keiger
had exploded 100 sticks of giant powder,
and three hours later went with Hugh
Hassack. a shareholder, into the breast to
see the effect of the shot
They stayed there minute then started
out. They were 200 feet from the breast
when Ksiger fell forward without a word
Hassack dragged him twenty five feet,
and was then so overcome that he left
Keiger and crawled out on his hands and
knees 10 the mouth of the tunnel, seven
ty-five feet distant. Ten minutes later
workingmen got Keiger out, but he could
not be revived. He was a prominent
miner, known throughout the Northwest.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19

Gregor woman was at once identified as
a San Francisco crook. Under present
conditions the authorities az the bay Will
be compelled TO wait for Mrs. McGregor,
as she styles herself, but whose real name
is O'Brien, until the Portland criminal
court finishes with her.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
Porttnmd,, Fen.nls Plekpook.t.

POR TLAND, Or, June 1S.-Chiet OF
Police Barry last evening received tele-
gram from Chief of Police Lees of San
Francisco asking him to hold Laura
McGregor, as she Is wanted below fo
grand larceny. She was indicted herr
yesterday for pocket picking. Photoe
graphs OF this woman and her putativ
sister, Annie Pereni, were mailed to Chiee
Lees on Tuesday evening and the Mct
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
Snn Dicao.. sohonr c.n..,..

SAN DIEGO, CAL, June 18.-County
Superintendent of Schools Bailey's school
census, just completed, gives the total
number Of children IN the county as II,
551; children between 5 and II years of
age, Sl23; number OF negro children be-
tween and II years of age, 75; number of
Indian children between 5 anu II years of
age, 272; native born Mongoians between
8 and IL years of age. Z; total numbe of
children between 5 and IL years of age,
SAT-.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
STRONG?' ?

Yes, .strong indeed are the testimonials
which have been gratefully given to the
doctors Of the grand Hudson Medical In
stitute, 5 Stockton street, for what their
most marvellous specific "Hudyan" has
done for weak and erring mortals. You
can have them free by asking for them,
and circulars telling you ali about the
glorious results which have been achieved
by "Hudyan."
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
Los ASGELES' CBAFrF MonGo1s
HtH OTgdnTSs Social Club Therein
1heU Mou Gamble

1heU May Gamble.
LOS ANGELES CAL, June 1S-The
war OF the Police Department against the
Chinese lottery dealers and gamblers is
being vigorously pushed. The fact that
there are over eighty lottery agencies in
the city was astounding to some citizens.
who supposed the Chinese games were
yet confined to Chinatown as of yore.
Arrests OF Mongolians continue, but no
trials have yet been had.
The Chinese will try another dodge to
circumvent the prosecution. They are
organizing a big club to be located in
Chinatown, and this will be incorporated
and modelled after such organizations of
white men. In the precincts of that club
they will be able to gamble all they please
without interruption from the police.
The Chinese are acting under legal ad-
vice, but Chief of Police Glass says he has
a pointer from Captain Lees of San Fran
cisco that even social club of Chinese
can be entered by means of q search
warrant.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
Nerada tttv Woman Lose, an Arm

NEVADA CITY, CAL, June IS.-While
Mary Avery, aged'17, was moving a loaded
shotgun belonging to her brother last
night she let 1t slip from her grasp. One
hamme struck step and the load was
discharged and entered her right arm
near the shoulder, almost severing it.
Physicians amputated the arm,
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
TOWNS MAIN STREET AFTER THE T

ington City special says Congressman
Lewis has succeeded in arranging for the
battle-ship Oregon 10 be at Seattle during
the Fourth of July exercises, and that the
Secretary of the Navy has directed the
commanding officer Of the warship 10
make report upon the proposed ship
canal connecting Lakes Washington and
Union with Puget Sound.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
Shasta Comnty,, S,,jf, ,T,,,i,.

REDDING, CAL, June 18.-John Smith
and James Murphy broke into a Southern
Pacific boxcar here yesterday and appro-
priated 10 their own use about half the
contents of the car. They were captured
in the act of selling the Doodle, tried and
to-day sentenced to term of one year in
San Quentin. Sheriff Houston left to.
night with his prisoners. The trial and
sentencing of these prisoners was the
speediest on record in Shas ia County's
Cnnrf-
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19

All blood diseases are as promptly
cured as are all classes of nervous
troubles. ''Thirty-Day Blood Cure"
circulars will tell you all about 1T. No
expense to you except the trouble of
calling or writing. Pull yourself to-
gether and write or call to-day "a
stitch in time saves ntne.' You are not
yet boy Ond help, but act now.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-19
WEAYERTILLE ACCIDENT.
Roun1 Horkndn Cru,hed to Death by q
Failing Log.


REDDING, CAL, June 1S.-A fatal acci-
dent occurred at McLain Bros lum bering
camp, ten miles from Weaverville, this
morning. John Dozier, popular young
man of this city, lost his life. Dozier was
employed at logging for the company.
While unloading skid he pushed log
on low tier out and another from the
top of the pile fell upon him, crushing his
body. He lived about an hour.
Dozier was a member of the National
Guard and 3 fireman. He was 20 years OF
age. The body will be brought to Red
ding for burial. The unfortunate young
man left Redding only last week to accep
the position. His parents are nearly crazed
over the accident.