davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
P0RTLARD'S AGED INSTANT:
Carrying HIS Ninety Seven Years Lightly,
Samuel Grandeimeyer Crosses
the Continent

PORTLAND, Or, Jan. IA most re-
markabe man in some respects is Samuel
B. Grandelmeyer of Brooklyn. n. Y, who
has come to Portland 10 take home his
great-gran mason, Samuel @. Giles, conv-
lescent typhoid fever patient domiciled on
North Ninth street.
Mr.. Grandelmeyer is 81 years old,
with the appearance O. a well-preserved
man of 60. He is six feet tall and weighs.
240 pounds. His figure is erect, his face
is without wrinkles, with a flowing. snow
white mustache, and his head is sur
mounted by wealth of white hair. Mr..
Grandelmeyer says that he has third set
of natural teeth, which began growing in
his seventy-second year, and they are as
regular and white as any that can be pro-
cured by the highest-priced dentist He
was never confined to his bed by sickness
except when he had the measles.
My life was anything but a regular
one," said he to CALL correspondent.
born in Louisiana did not settle down
10 a regular career until l was 80 years
old. | we'll remember-yes. as if it were
but last week-when Old Hickory con-
tiscated the cotton bales TO prevent the
British cannon balls from destroying the
Crescen. City, l was there with nv
and the old gentieman's eyes glistened
like those of youth. as he recounted the
incidents of that memorable battle of New
Orleans.
Mr.. Grandelmeyer proceeded to relate
that he participated in the Seminole In
dian war in Florida and in the Mexican
war. At the outbreak of the rebellion he
felt ply sicslly less able than he now does
TO carry a musket, but he had paid SUBJ
stitute in the field from the time conscrip-
lion began up to the day of Appoma ttox.
Besides that, from the starting of the
sanitary fund for Union soldiers until its
utility ceased, be donated $500 monthly
10 it.
This aged gentleman is yet actively en-
gagged in the distilIing business in Ken
lucky, while he resides in Brooklyn, and
there disposes of the products of his
works, In which he has invested $500, 900
and EN- ploys 100 hands.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
STAAF0RD'S Track TEAM.
framing for the Intercollegiate Contests
WiH Be Commenced at

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CAL, Jan.
12.-There was great rejoicing among the
track men when it was learned this morn
ing that ]. f. King had teen engaged as
coach ana trainer for the team. The
cinder track surrounding the gridiron has
been put into excellent condition, and
regular training will commence to-mor-
row. Charles Dole, captain of the Stan
ford track team, is much pleased with the
outlook for track and field athletics on the
coast. The prospect of an Eastern trip
will encourage the men to do their best
during the entire season. The men will
do light work until February l, when
Coach King is expected TO arrive.
Of last years team Joe Bernard, George
Toombs, Ralston Wilbur, C. r. Frazier,
]. Colliver. A. H. Jack, H. B. Reynolds
and Dave Brown nave either graduated or
have already competed four times in an
intercollegiate event, thus being debarred
according to a provision OF an lntercol-
legiate agreement. Their absence creates
vacancies hard to fill and Stanford must
rely on her new men to fill the ranks.
The following have signified their inten-
ton of trying tor places on the team:
Chester Murphy, Salem, Or, 220-yard hurdle
2715, 120-yard hurdle, broad jump.
T. Birtch, S. B. H. s. 100-yard dash 101a Sec
onds 0-yard hurdle IL seconds.
P. Me Dowen, Ashland, H. S., 220-yard dash
% So seconds, broad jump 17]a feet, qurter-
mile run 81 seconds
Lloyd Harter, 100-yard dash 10 3-5 seconds,
220-yard hurdle.
Ben E. snipes, Seattle, mile run 4:53, half
mile run.
Arthur ]. Edwards. Minneapolis Cent. H. s..
120-yard hurdle II As seconds, 220-yard
hurdle % As seconds.
Morgan, 1z0-yard hurdle 1915 seconds.
220-yard hurdle % % seconds.
Burnett, one-quarter mile So seconds, half
N lie 2:05, mile 40.
H. n. Hutchinson, Harvard, mile run 80.
h. H. Cleaver, Santa Ana, one mile, half
mile.
L. J. Gregory, L. A. H. S., hali-mile run. go
yard hurdle.
H. D. Dumars, 16-pound shot, 12-pound
shot, At feet.
B. Adams, Washington H. s., one-mile run.
4:55.
w. H. Beach, pole vault
S. Colliver, Q1artermii run.
r. w. Thompson, Tacoma H. S., 100-yard
DASH one-inlle run, broad jump; high jump,
4 feet IL inches.
F. St John Fox, half-mile run, quarter-mile
run.
J. T. Nourse Jr.. Santa Ana. 100-yard dash,
quarter-mile run.
H. j. Boyd. Riverside, pole vault, 8 feet 3
inches; broad jump, 10 feet & inches; high
jump, feet inch; 100-yard dash, IL seconds.
Glenn Wilson, L. A. A. c., hurdles, sprlnts.
r. a. Letter, distance runs.
q. NJ. Beckett, walk, high jump.
J. Z. Healy, pole vault, eet; hurdles.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
SANTA CRUZ INNOVATION.
DR.. Phiia A. Lyon 10 Be LAID at Rest With
the Simple Rites OF the Reform
Burial Association.

SANTA CRUZ, Call. Jan. 12.-The first
burial in Santa Cruz under the rules of
the Reform Burial Association will occur
tomorrow morning. DR.. PhIla A. Lyon,
who died at her home on East Cliff yester-
day, was member of the association, the
rules of which provide for a very simple
method of preparing the body for burial
and for the burial itself. EN- balming is
resorted to only under extraordinary cir
cumstances, and the garments worn by
the dead are of the simplest kind. The
coffin must be plain and without orna-
meni, and the cost of burial shall not ex-
coed SIS The family may omit mourn
ing apparel. Religious services are op-
tional with the family, or the previously
expressed wish of the deceased. A pecu-
liarity of the rules governing burial is the
section requiring that no hearse shall be
used, an ordinary vehicle or other con-
venert means being employed.
Mrs. Lyons funeral will be conducted
by Count Axell Wachtmeister of San
Francisco. Mrs. Lyon was a member of
San Lorenzo Branch Theosophical So
ciety, which was organized by the Coun-
tess Watchmeister last spring. She was
also mem Der of the Patriotic Daughters
of America and the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union. She had resided in
Santa Cruz since 1881.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
FIGHT TO A DRAW.
Before the California Club at
Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Jan. IL. = The
Turner-Lewis ten-round contest under the
auspices of the California Club tonight
ended in draw. 1t was fight from start
to finish.
Lewis cut out the work from start to
finish. AT the end of the round he had
the colored man on the ropes. In the
third he repeatedly landed terrific blows,
and Turner was at one time slightly
groggy. Lewis failed to follow his ad-
vantage. and after hot infighting time was
called.
In the sixth Turner had decidedly the
best OF it, but in the eighth Lewis ham
mered him all over the ring. The colored
boy proved that he was glutton for pun
ishment. The ninth round was especially
vicious. In the infighting Lewis had the
advantage and once or twice seemingly
had the black man at his mercy. but
failed to follow up his leads and the Stock
ton lad recovered like magic.
Lewis tried TO put his man out in the
last round and both men fought like
demons. Lewis had the better of it, but
his pIucky opponent was more than game
and was fighting when the gong sounded.
Referee Thomas Norton declared the
tight q draw.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
SHOT TO DEATH
BY AN unknown
Coroner's Jury Decides That
David McAdams Was
Murdered.
Deep Mystery Wells the Killing
OF the Lamanda Park
Grocer.
Credence Given His Dying Declaration
That H. Fought With
a Robber.

PASADENA, CAL, Jan. 12.-David W.
McAdams. the young Lamanda Park
grocer who was mysteriously SHOT at his
store yesterday morning. died at o'clock
this morning. The statement he made in
regard to the tragedy, and which he al
hered to until the last. was that between 2
and Monday morning he was awakened
by some one in his store where ne slept.
He partially dressed, took his revolver,
and by the light of a lamp burning In the
store saw a masked man with drawn re-
yolver fifteen feet away, at the cash
drawer. McAdams fired at the intruder,
who sprang toward him and shot him at
close range, thea escaping by the front en-
trance. McAdams dragged himself to
some sacks, where he lay grooming until
morning, when he attracted the attention
OF a tramp who was passing.
As many of the circumstances were pc
cullar, the place being securely locked
when McAdams was found, he being par
TALLY dressed and window having been
broken from the inside, it was believed by
some that suicide was attempted. but
the young man shows cause. Nothing
was OeVelOpeQ Dy bue OOIOucI 1uQurSL LII
regard TO his private life to lead to the
conclusion that he committed suicide. At
the inquest it was brought out that he had
had some business difficulty with his
former partner, w. ]. Crandall, but there
was no pronounced i'll telling SO far as
known.
Nc Adams was a man of fine physique,
perfect health, good habits. cheerful dis
position and was highly respected. He
said his assailant was large man
heavier than himself. The tramp who
first discovered him was small man,
and McAdams, who was conscious when
found, made no charge against him. Nc
Adams brothers resent the suspicion of
suicide.
There was over 500 in the safe which
had not been tampeIed with, and nothing
was missing save some small change from
the cash drawer, which McAdams>might
have taken himself. Constable Slater,
who was among the first upon the scene,
could tind no traces of robbery, and he is
OF the opinion that the window was broken
from the outside.
The jury rendered verdict OF death by
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13

Granted a Pardon After Nearly
Two Years of Life in a
Penitentiary.
Two Supreme Court Justices Declare
That the Killing Was
Justfi4ble.

CARSON, New, Jan. 12.-Mrs. Alice Nj.
Hartley, who shot ard killed State Sena-
tor NJ. D. Foley at Reno two years ago, is
free woman. The application for par
don was granted by the State Board OF
Pardons. The grounds on which the
board based Its action were that the
shooting was justifable, as Foley had
wronged her: that she bad been suffi-
GENTLY punished, and that she had
child to raise Those voting in favor OF
the pardon were Governor Sadler and Su-
preme Court Justices Bonnheld and Mas
sey, and opposed were Justice Belknap
and Attorney General J. r. Judge.
Senator Foley was killed on the upper
floor OF his own bank building in Reno.
Mrs. Hartley had opened studio there
few months before and was an artist of fair
ability. Being q woman OF gooda educa-
ton and engaging manners, she was soon
received into the best society in Reno.
Foley became a frequent visitor at her
rooms, and, it is SAID, became infatuated
with her.
One afternoon several shots were heard
in her room and Foley staggered down
stairs with two bullets in his body and
dropped on the sidewalk, where he died.
He was able to speak after he was shot,
but said nothing regarding the tragedy or
the causes that led to ".
Mrs. Hartley was tried and convicted of
murder in the second degree and sem
fenced to eleven years in the peniteniiary.
A few months after the killing she gave
birth to a child. which she swore was
Senator Foley's. She testified in court
that her wine was drugged by Foley and
her ruin accomplished by this means.
Foley was the leading business man of
Reno and very enterprising, but generally
disliked throughout the State because OF
his aggressive disposition, his treacherous
nature and his contempt of the honor Of
women. His affairs were so numerous
that his death by the pistol route had
been predicted for years.
Petitions came from all over the State in
behalf of the pardon of Mrs. Hartley, and
one signed by fifteen of Foley's former
acquaintance recommended that the
State give his slayer a medal. There were
also petitions against her pardon, but not
numerously signed.
A couple of months ago a suit was
brought on behalf of the child against the
Foley estate in the United States District
Court. The plaintiff lacked but one vote
of verdict and the same case will now
come up . gain.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
Petatun,a Raittoay Acctdent.

PETALUMA. CAL, Jan. 12-As the
north bound train was approaching the
station at $3.50 o'clock this morning it
crashed into carriage occupied by Mrs.
A. LEAGUE, who resides on the William
Hill place, near town. The rear portion
OF the vehicle was demolished, and Mrs.
Datque was thrown violently to the
ground, but fortunately away from t e
train. The horses tore from the carriage
and escaped unhurt. Mrs. Lacque was
badly injured having one cut extending
from the center of her forehead to the
back of the head and another under the
chin, while her thigh vas also hurt. Just
how serious her injuries may prove her
ply slcian is unable vet to determine.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
ARRIVES At VICTORIA.
Accident to Its Machinery Responsible for
the Steamship Tacoma's
Slow Trim.

VICTORIA, B. c.. Jan. 1.-THE North
ern Pacific steamer Tacoma, overdue eight
days and for which grave apprehension
was felt. arrived this morning from China
and Japan. The delay was caused by a
serious accident to the machinery. On
January ., during severe gales, heavy
head sea caused the engine to race, and
the principal levers of the after valve were
carried away. The break could not be re-
paired at sea. so the forward engines we're
disconnected and the necessary working
parts transferred to the after one. The
work was accomplished under great diff
culties and danger. as the ship rolled heav-
lily during the entire time. Sixiy-six
hours working. night and day, was re-
quired TO overcome the trouble.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
ON TRIAL At KARA.
John Dodge Ar0igned TO Answer for The
Murder of Ra1cher NUGGET

NAPA, CAL, Jan. 1.-THE trial of John
Dodge, charged with the murder of John
A. H. Mudgett, a wealthy rancher of
Usal. in the northern part of this county,
began to-day. Dodge is accused of hav-
ing, on October % last killed Mudgett on
the latter's ranch. and subsequently, in
company With his wife, Ida Dodge, sat fire
10 his victims house in an attempt TO cre-
mate the body. Two weeks later Dodge
confessed at Willis to Deputy Sheriff
Harf, District Attorney Sturievant and
Court Reporter Held. He described in
detail the shooting OF NUGGET, as we'll as
the subsequent robbery and the burning
of the body, but stated that he shot
MIDGET in defense of mis- own life.
The confession was repeated by Dodge
10 Sheriff johnson upon his arrival here,
and a similar story was at that time told
by Dodge's wife.
Tho regular yenire of forty talesmen
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13

was exhausted late this afternoon. ten
jurors having been sworn. At the even.
ing session the remaining two jurors were
sworn from special venire. The case Is
being tried before Judge ]. NJ. Mannon.
A large number of witnesses are in town.
Rube Noble, picturesque character and
a brother of Ida Dodge, arrived late last
evening with two of his sisters, all mounted
on spirited horses. The town presents
much the same appearance as during the
Lirtlefield- Palmer White feud trials.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13

SAN RAFAEL, CAL. Jan. l2.-Cours
Rafael, American Order of Foresters, in
stalled officers this evening. The new Of
fcers are: Chief ranger, William Eden;
sub-chief, A. Bodin; treasurer, Patrick
Coughran; financial secretary. James Red
mond; recording secretary, Eugene Bar
ron; senior woodward, James Mulroney !:
junior woodward, Neils Nielsen; trustee,
Edward Conway; druggist. Pratt Inman;
physician, W. f. Jones. After the install
latlon the court enjoyed a banquet and
dance at the New England Villa.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
NApA PRIsosER DIES.
Succunibs to a Found Receired Thiie
ResfsffnO arrest.

Succunbs to Found Receired Hhito
Resisttn0 Arrest.
NAPA, CAL. Jan. 12.-Frank Quiiado,
who was wounded last Friday night by
Officer Secord while resisting arrest, died
this morning. He suffered much pain
yesterday. but rested easily during the
night. Twenty minutes before his death
it was thought that he might recover.
When he died his brother, Edward Qui-
iadn, was with him.
When it was learned that Quijado had
died Constable Secord was placed under
arrest by Marshal Paul Chaigneau. On
motion of District A torney Bell he was
released on his own recognizance to
await the decision of the Coroner jury.
Quljado was born in Santa Clara County
on December 3, 1864, but spent the greater
portion of his lie in Napa. He end his
three brothers, Edward, Michael and
Gabriel, lived on Edmondson street.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
Cnnnonrtfie Gold strtke.

CANYONVILLE, Or, Jan. 1o.-Three
weeks ago rich gold strike was made on
the headwaters of Jordan Creek, one mile
southwest of Canyonville, by William
Anderson, who took out upward of $1,000
worth of ore. Finding that his discovery
was within the limits of Z. B. Sherwood s
claim, he sold to Sherwood. The latter
commenced work on the deposit and took
out within ten days $500. Since that
time the claim has yielded from $500 to
$500 day. To sum it up, $4,000 to $1,000
has been taken out OF space not larger
than q wagon-bed,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
SIN JOSE sH1pMENrs.


lear Just Closed.
SAN JOSE, CAL. Jan. 1.-THE past
year was very prosperous one for the
fruit-growers and vineyardists county.
This is evidenced by the large overland
shipments of ell kinds of fruits and wine
during the wear, the total shipments be-
ing SO, 385, lis pounds. This is a decrease
of over 100000 pounds rs compared
with 1895, but is accounted for by a
change in the manner OF making up the
accounts at the railroad offices. Almost
the entire dried fruit crop has been sold,
and there will be no old stock on hand
when the new season opens. Although
the crop was not as heavy as last year.
better prices have been obtained for fruit
and wines.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
Ouarfs Found IA Cold Gm1ch.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, Jan. 12.-Recent
prospecting in Gold Gulch, near FELTON,,
has produced collaborating quartz that
was yesterday shown by assay to run
from So to $50 a ton. w. H. Russell, one
of the owners of claims in the gulch from
which these assays were made, is now in
San Francisco to negotiate for stamp
mill, which will be erected Immediately.
Gold Gulch is the locality from which a
large boulder of very rich quartz was
taken in the early days of California
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
Roc;,o az he,c OrEcnn.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Jan. 12.-Six furlongs,
Minnie Murphy won, Irish Lady second, Gis-
monda third. Time, 1:15l4
Three furlongs Millstream won. George
second. Our Lizzie third. Time. :37sz
One and a quarter miles, Constant won. Billy
Mckenzie second, Fasig third. Time, 2:11L
Seven furiongs, imp. Paladin won. Maggie
second, MaTquise third. Time, :28ll.
One and an eighth miles. hurdle. Mr. Dun
lap won, Brakeman second, Folly third. Time,
One mile Little Billy won, C. C. Rumriu
second, Lightfoot third. Time, AS.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
Hobherm at Astdrin

ASTORIA, Or, jan IA masked man
held up the watchman of the streatcar
stables at o'clock this morning and
opened the cash-drawer. He secured $40
in small change. He escaped without
Identification. The police have no clew
except the man appeared to be familiar
with the premises.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13

damage to a house by lightning, some
The dwelling of John Fassel on Madison
avenue was struck and great hole torn
into the roof, albeit no one was injured.
The bolt tore plastering from the ceiling
OF the room in which Frank Easel sat,
but he was not hurt.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
soyyv sunitn STRIFE, a s,a,.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Jan. 12.-The box
ing contest between Tommy White OF
Chicago and Solly Smith of Los Angeles
before the Bohemian Athletic Club to-
night, resulted in a draw. The men
fought twenty-five rounds ut 122 pounds.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
Re,ca,d for ontto,g s,oral...

SACRAMENTO, CAL. Jan. 12-Gov-
ernor Budd this afternoon offered re-
ward of $500 for the arrest and conviction
Of Jose Morales. who is charged with the
murder of Deputy Sheriff Wilson in Los
Angeles County on December q last.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
Chief Glass Reelected.

LOS ANGELES. CAL, Jan. 12.-Chief of
Police John NJ. Glass was reelected to-
day by the City Council. This is the third
term to which he has been elected, and
to-day's action means that the efficiency
of the present force will not be impaired.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
Santa barbara Lioss Suit.

SANTA BARBARA, CAL, Jan. H.
The trial of the libel suit of Gerrand
Grand VS.. l.. G. Dreyfus began. to-day.
The plaintiff alleges that the defendant
stated in the French language in the
presence of parties who understood him
that he would have plaintiff arrested and
sent back to the penitentiary, whence lie
came, for which he asks $4,000 damages
and costs of suit. Defendants counsel
argued Tor nonsuit, but the motion was
denied.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
HAUNTING Tor a Battle Grouns.

DALLAS, TEX. Jan. 12.-Dan Stuart's
private secretary, Mr.. Wheelock. has left
town for Lower California, where it is said
he will pick out The battle-ground for the
Corbett- Fitzsimmons prize-hght.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13

Are you ever Tree rom coldsT
No. doctor.
If you dress warmly and are careful do
yen still take colds easily?
Yes, doctor.
Do you perspire freely from the least
exertion7
Yes. doctor.
You say you take colds in the summer
months as much as you do during the
winter months?
Yes, doctor.
Do you always have cough?
Yes, doctor.
You take cold so easily because your
general system is below par. Your blood
is thin and watery. Your organs of
digestion are inactive. You must have
stimulant for the organs OF digestion.
You need a good appetizer. Then your
blood will become rich and red, and you
will get the rich. red blood which is so
necessary to build up the system and put
your body in condition to resist the at
mospheric changes. will write you a
prescription:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
Little "puek,s. arother speaks.

James G. Robertson, al older brother of
Master Jack Robertson. who will play the part
ofPuck in .sJack and the Beanstalk" for the es-
pecial edification of Judge Campbell, denies
that the child is the sole support OF his mother
and four sisters and brothers. He also states
that the boy is not used TO trough experi-
ences."
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
UNDER WEAR SPECIAL!

Ladies' All-wooI Subscribed Inn
ported Under Vests, in black. white,
light blue, pink and gray.
High neck, long sleeves, at 75c each.
High neck, short sleeves, Coo each.
Low neck, no sleeves, at SOC each.
Having an overstock of this one
size we have cut the prices to less
than half OF their actual worth. Are
you lucky enough to wear this size ?
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
lightning STRIKES In Posadena,

. PASADENA, CAL, Jan. IA very I'M
usual feature OF Yesterdays storm was the