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The San Francisco call., 1897-10-14
Tragic Death of a SAL
walton Army Stand
ard-Bearer.
His Love for WayWard Girl
Had Met With Maternal
Opposition.
Business Street in Port
land.
SPECIAL Dispatch to The CALL

PORTLAND, Or, Oct. 13.-Pearl w.
Boal employed in restaurant on First
and Madison streets, committed suicide
last night under strange circumstance
The cause of the act of Boal. who was but
21 years of age. was und GU btedly despond-
ency, which had grown out of the in
tense interest he had taken in a young
wayward girl named Miss Hoffer. Boal.
although having steady pIoyment in
the restaurant, had joined the Salvation
Army, and was standard bearer during
the parade of one of the detachments in
this city.
Several days ago, according TO a state
ment made by his mo her, Miss Hoffer
told story that made deep impression
upon the young man. She said that the
city detectives we're after her and had
declared their purpose of compelling her
to leave the city or go to Jail. She ex-
pressed q desire to lead goo life in the
future, and so sincere did she seem in the
declaration that BoaPs sympathies we're
at once aroused, and he determined to
save the girl if possible. He told her
that he would provide a home for her.
and that evening took her to the house OF
his mother at 1861 Baker street. in South
Portland.
Mrs. Boal received the girl pleasantly.
and everything went off smoothly for a
few days. But il was evident that Young
! Boafs feelings toward Miss Hoffer were
somewhat stronger than those that would
naturally spring up in II man whose only
desire was to save young girl from ruin.
Probably Mrs. Boal noticed this, or per-
haps Tea iiZed that her sons small in
come, which was applied to mis- aud her
support, would not justify the taking into
the family OF another permanent mem ber.
At anv rate Mrs. Boal suggested on
Monday that the proper place for Miss
Hoffer was the Refuge Home or the Open
Door, and insisted that the girl should
leave the house. Young Boa! offered
strenuous objections, and declared that
if Miss Hoffer was compelled to go away
he, too, would bid good by 10 the parental
roof The matter was dropped for the day.
! but the discussion was resumed yesterday
morning. Mrs. Boal would not retire at
from the position she had taken, and the
| young man left the house in anger, de.
| cIaring that he would kill himself
In the evening he entered the restau-
rant and spoke 10 the cashier. Miss Daisy
Elliott, giving her his ring and few dol
! lars in silver, requesting her to put them
in the cash drawer. Then ne said good
! by to the woman, and went out TO the
| sidewalk. He placed the muzzie of a pis-
tol 10 his right temple and pulled the trig-
ger, but the cartridge was defective and
failed TO explode. Lowering the weapon
hurriedly, Boai cooked il again. and made
second attempt, which was successful.
Death was instantaneous, the bullet pene-
tratIng the brain.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-14
OF INTEREST 10 HE COAST.
Fielding, Shasta County, Gets Post
oMce-Kew Quartermaster for
the PreSidio.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Oct 13.-A post
office was to-day established at Fielding,
Shasta County, CAL. and James Spellman
was appointed Postmaster.
The following army orders were issued
to-day:
Captain Robert s. Stevens, assistant quarter
master will be relieved from duty as Quarter
master at the Presidio of San Francisco by a.,
officer to be designated by the department
commander and will then proceed without
delay 10 San Antonio, Tex, aud re port in per-
son to the commanding General of the De-
partment OF Texas. 1or assignment 10 duty as
quartermaster at Fort Sam Houston, Tex.
Captain John L. French Jr., assistant quar-
termaster, viii be relieved from duty in the
Office of quartermas ter general, where his
services can be spared by that officer, and will
then report in person to the commanding
officer at Columbus barracks, Ohio, for as
signment to duty as quartermaster at that
post, TO relieTe Captain Charles B. Thompson.
assistant quartermaster.
Captain Thompson. upon being relieved by
Captain French, will proceed to san Franci SEQ
and report in person TO the commanding gem
eral Of the Department OF California for as
signment to duty as quartermaster at the
Presidio.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-14
FRESNO FOOTPAD
ATTACKS A WOMAN
Mrs. Black Stopped by a Thug
While Passing Along
a Street.
Rescued by Pedestrian Before
Her Assaiiant Obtains Her
Money.

Special Dispatch to THE CALL
FRESNO, CAL, Oct. 13.-Mrs Black, q
married woman who lives with her family
tackled by a robber at the corner oi
Amador and II streets this evening at
about o clock. She was on her way to
the home of a neighbor when the thug
ran up behind her and seized her hair.
He pulled her backward, and, after tell
outcry, ordered her to give him what
money she had.
Luckily man who was passing on the
other side of the street saw the assault
upon the woman and ran to her assistance.
The rObber a once released his hold upon
her hair and ran away. Mrs. Black was
almost in hySte rlcs. and her friend, who
at first started to pursue her assailant, hau
to turn his attention to her and assist her
to the home of the neighbor. 1t was SO
dark that neither the woman nor her res
cuer obtained a good view of the 70 obber.
Mrs. Blacks husband had gone to the
theater with the children, leaving her at
home alone. She had said she was not
afraid 10 remain at home, but after she
was left alone a fear came over her as a
premonition of evil. She locked up the
bureau drawers and hid all the valuables
in the house, and locking the doors started
for her neighbors home to spend the
evening there.
The woman says the robber came run
ming up from behind. He was so stealthv
that she did not know of his presence till
he caught her by the hair.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-14
John l.. Sullivan Gets in
Trouble and Gets
Out Again.
Arrested for Debt He Finds
Bail and Then Has a
JollifiCation.
Keeps Open House and Treats the
Street Urchns to Showers
of Silver Coins.
Special Dispatch to THE CALL

BOSTON, Mass Oct. 13-John L. Sui
livan, ex-champion pugIlist, actor and
candidate for Mayor of Boston, is in
trouble again. The big fellow was ar.
rested in Princeton, r. l.. to-day for debt.
b e is playing weeks engagement there
at the head of his company, and was sur
Drised by the police to- night just as he
left the stage at the conclusion OF his
turn, when papers were served upon him
by Deputy Sheriff Winslow.
The alleged debt was contracted in New
York. Johns friends held their breath
when the arrest was made, as they feared
he might lose control of himself and let
the little Sheriff have one of those big
fists, but John did nothing of the sort.
He took 1t calmly and i'm m ediately Sc
cured bail. Then, after some refresh
ments to drive away his load of care and
troubles and thoughts of creditors, the
big fellow grew playful and disported him
self in characteristic fashion, TO the in
tense delight of admIring throngs.
The fighter celebrated his escape from.
custody in royal style, keeping open house
and standing treat for all who came. Not
satisfied with lavish hospitality within
doors, where Sullivan had entertained
every body to their fill. he deliberately
walked out into the open strset, which was
thronged with people peering in at him,
and standing bareheaded in the doorway
threw handful after handful of silver in
ali directions laughing immoderately at
the scram bling of the street urchins as
they fought for the coin.
This is but one of numbe of recent
lively episodes IN Sullivan's s career during
his tour of the Eastern States. Thus does
the worlds greatest fighter throw to the
winds his long green rather than give it
up TO the minlons of the law T, presenting
his creditors. His pocket book is never
closed so long as he has cent and no.
body can go dry when The Big Un' has
"a
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-14
FAMILY TEARS
FOR CHANLBR
Why He Was Confined
in Bloomingdale
Asylum.
Not Violent Lunatic, but
Subject to Hallucina-
tiOnS.
He Protests Against HIS Commit
ment and Says He Was
kidnapped.
special Dispatch to THE CALL

NEW YORK, n. Y, Oct. 3.-The Even
ing World to-day publishes an article
signed by Arthur Brisben which says in
part:
"John Armstrong Chanler was confined
at BloomingdaIe Asylum against his will
on an order issued in the regular way by
the court. Mr.. Chambers family in conf
mitting him acted upon the advice of
physicians, and especially upon the ad-
vice OF the doctor who had been for many
years Mr.. Chanlers regular physician.
They also acted upon the advice OF DR..
Starr, specialist i'll mental diseases and
who signed the application for Mr.. Chan
ler's commitment. Mr.. Chanler was COM
mitted. not because of any overt act de-
monstrating insanity, but because of the
fear of his relatives that bis mental con-
dltion might result at any time in some
violent outbreak.
"Soon after Mr.. Chanler's commitment
Senator David B. Hill, who had known
him Tor some time, paid him visit at
Bloomingdale Senator Hill, after long
interview, decided that it would be better
OF TO interfere in the matter.
'Mr. Chanler is not violent lunatic
but it is alleged that he is subject to
halluclnations. Statements which formed
thS OooAS VI LIS OOIu anu
tioEs included the bslief that he had sue
ceeded, by will power, in changing the
shape of his face and the color of his eyes,
believing himself to be the reincarnation
of NAPOLEON, and that he would make a
great fortune by a system of play at the
Monte Carlo gambling-tables. The affida-
Wit upon which he was com mitted averred
that he was victim of the hallucinations
suggested above, and furthermore that
there was insanity in his family, an aunt
having at one time been insane.
''Mr. Chanler's main grievance and his
greatest objection to his mitment fol-
lows. He declares that be is a resident of
Virginia, not of New York. and that his
commitment is illegal in that way. He
further alleges that he was Iured to New
York from Virginia. kidnapped is the
term, used-although he admits that it
was done by well-meaning but misin-
formed friends.
Mr.. Chanler's relatives and friends en-
tertain a belief that he will soon be re-
moved from Bloo1ningdale, possibly 10 20
abroad IN the hands of careful nurses and
physicians"
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-14
CAMPAIGN SECRETS
WILL Be EXPOSED
J. Marion Brooks to Bring Suit
Against Congressman
Barlow.
Claims That He Advanced Money
for the Campaign and Has Never
Been Reimbursed.
Special Dispatch to TIE CALL.


LOS ANGELES, CAL, Oct. 13.-If it
goes through according TO programme, a
lawsuit that will begin in the Superior
Court here tomorrow will afford divert
ing spectacle. J. Marion Brooks, attor-
ney, Democratic wheehorse and trustee
of the State Normal School, is to sue Hon.
c. a. Barlow, Congressman for this dis
trict, demanding something like $1,000
from the statesman in satisfaction of
claims. Brooks alleges that Congressman
Barlow owes him that amount and should
pay il, according to alleged agreement.
Brooks says that during the campaign
which resulted in placing Barlow among
other great statesmen at the national can
ital he loaned 70 the aspiring candidate
certain sums of money to be used in
achieving his ambition. 1t was not a gift
nor cam paign donation. Brooks declares
with great emphasis, but was q loan made
to friend. B-ooSs also claims that dur-
ing the conference com mittee meeting in
San Francisco, when it was decided that
Barlow should make the run instead of
Harry Patton, he paid Barlow board bill.
He even went further and bought for his
protege 1000.mile railroad ticket, so the
cadidate for Congress would not need to
travel on a pass.
Brooks maintains that in all these ad-
vances he was actuated by friendship
alone. and was led to believe that tn g
bread thus cast upon the political waters
would return to him after not so many
days.
Congressman Barlow's story has not
yet been told, but local politicians who
have watched the career of the two old
time friends are looking for considerable
fun
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-14
SLAUGHTER CF NHI7EcAPS.
How Desperate Negro Stood off G
Party of Midnight Visitors at
LAWN, Tenn.

MILAN. Tenn, Oct. 13-Lavin, Car
roll County, was hot ground last night
for warning factions, and one dead and
probably four fatally wounded is the re-
suit. large party OF whitecaps went to
the home OF Dot Price. negro, and rid
died the door and windows of his cabin
with bullets. The negro, through win.
dow. fired repeatedly into the gang, and
groans and yel!s testified to his deadly
aim.
The morning sun disclosed a horrible
sight. William Sierrs was lying dead in a
pool of blooo, surrounded by four OF his
companions, dying from mortal wounds.
The bodies were soon spirited away, but 1t
is learned tonight that three of the
wounded men will die.
Intense excitement prevails. and a race
war Is predicted, as the whitscaps are
swe airing vengeance on the negroes, who
defiant.y dare them to do their worst.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-14

British VemezueIam Court of Arbitration
Completed.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 13.-The
International court of arbitra lion, which
is to pass upon the British. Venez uelan
boundary, has been completed by the Sc
lection OF M. Mae-tens, a distinguished
Russian iurist, as umpire, and arrange
ments are being made for the assem- bli NJ
of the court at Paris during the late sum.
mer or fall of next year. In the meantime
the briefs of Great Britain and of Ven
ezuela are being prepared, bat none OF
the papers have yet been submitted. NJ.
Maerens will act not only as UNI pire, but
also as president of the court.
The announcement that a European
umpire had been chosen was made in
these dispatches some time since, but the
name had been withheld until the sane.
tion of the Gar could be secured for M.
Maerten's service as arbitrator. Great
Britain and Venezuela each submitted a
list of distinguished jurists who would be
acceptable to it as umpire. These en-
braced the most noted men of Europe. but
it is tribute TO NJ. Maertens that his was
the only one on the list of both countries
M. Maerten's reputation as an auth ority
on international law is world wide and b as
led to his frequent selection as arbitrator
and umpire in international differences
He is an official of the Russian Foreign
Office, professor of tern ational law at the
University OF ST. Petersburg and author
of "Maerten's Treatise on the Standard
Book of Reference on Ali Treaties of the
World" Little doubt Is felt as to his ac-
ceptancc.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-14
MAY FIND JHE MURDE ERS
NetU MeSico Police Aave a CLetU i,s III,
fountain Case.

~'cW AseStCO EOt'Ce hnDe CGetC The
fountain Case.
ALBUQUERQUE,N. MEX, Oct. i3.-The
police of Dona Ana County think they
have found C ew that will lead to the
discovery OF the muIdererso of Colonel a. j.
Fountain and son. This m urder was COM
mltted nearly two years ago and has ever
since been regarded as one of the m ost
mysterious crimes ever committed in ths
territory. The Fountains were killed on
the highway some twenty miles east of
Las cruces. and though the most strenu-
Gus efforts were made by the county au-
thorities and by Colonel Fountains per.
sonar friends. no information could be
developed that would throw any light
upon the crime or even give an idea of
what disposition was made of the bodies.
Large rewards have been offered by the
Territory and by the county, by private
friends and by the Masonic Lod ge, but
all to no avail. If this rumor proves true,
and the authorities have actually found
the trail, there Will be rejoicing ali over
the Territory.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-14
FOUNG'y HEARING POsTPONED
Delay In the Inre,ttga alton at tho Aonetcs
InSuue 4syIHns.

SAN JOSE, CAL. Oct. 13.-At the meet
ing of the board of trustees of Agnews
Asylum to-day the charges against Stew
ard F. c. Young went over until October
81. Governor Budd met Trustees Curror,
Gould, White and Upham al meeting in
San Francisco last night and the post
ponement of the hearing was then agreed
to. Young and his attorney, Nicholas
Bowden, expressed much surprise at the
post ponem ement and seemed anxious to go
ahead with the Investigation.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-14
Bi', sue the Southern Pacific.

WATSONVILLE. CAL, Oct 13.-J. P.
Carr will commence suit this week against
the Southern Pacific Conn pany for $50. 900
damages for the death of his son, who
was run over by train in this city last
week.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-14
Eliza J. Connor,
EWING BUYS KINGMAN MINES
Pays a Quarter of Milton Spot Cash
for Gronp.

KINGMAN, ARIZ Oct. 13-The largest
mining deal ever transacted in Mohave
County has Just been consummated here
In the sale of the Minnesota and Connor
mines to Thomas Ewing of San Francisco
for $3.50. 900 spot cash. Ewing is on his
way home now to finish the details OF the
transfer and will return at once and take
full possession of the properties.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-14

The University OF Calcutta is said to be
the largest educational corporation in the
world. Every year it examines over TO-
600 students.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-14
Pacific Const Pensions.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Oct. I3-Pacific
Coast pensions have been granted as fol-
lows:
California: Original-Eliza ]. Connor
Latnrop.
Oregon: Original-SamuelB Bard, Aumsville
James r. Wade, Dundee; Squire l. Spencer,
Gardner House. Widows, etc,-Mary r.
Rhodes. Pendleton.
Washington: Original-Willard T. Boyles.
Sprinsdale; George Z. Grove, Walla Walla
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-14

ADVANCES made on furniture and pianos, wI.h
or without removal. J. Noonan lOl7-IO2Y Mission
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-14
STILL THE
SCOURCE IS
SPREADING
Steady Increase in the
Death-Roll at New
Orleans.
NINE FATALITIES IN
ONE DAY.
Board Cf Health Meets and
Discusses the Alarming
Stu alton.
UNABLE TO COPE WITH
THE DISEASE.
Uruguay to Experim ent With Serum
for Prevention and Cure
of the Fever.
Board Of Health Meets and
Discusses the Alarming
Stu alton.
UNABLE TO COPE WITH
THE DISEASE.
Uruguay to Experim ent With Serum
for Prevention and Cure
of the Fever.
Special Dispatch to THE CALL
NEW YORK, n. Y, Oct,

NEW YORK, n. Y, Oct.
Is. - The Worlds cOrre-
Spondent at Montevideo,
Uruguay, cables Expert
mental serum for the pre-.
vention and cure of yellow
fever is already prepared,
but it will be necessary to
await the result of tests
upon human beings before
judging of its efficiency for
use in practice. The prep
aratiOn of the serum re-
quireS horses for treat
ment.
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1897-02-03

The ncatcst job work in the county
is done by the REPUBLICAN,.
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1897-02-03
Just the Tariff.

Chicago, Jan. 2S.-Thc Post 5
Washington special says: Chairman
Dinylcy Of the ways and means com
mittcc has outlined the program Of
the administration at the extra Scs-
sion Of congress. Said he: "Ihcrc
will be no general legislation during
the extra session. President Mckin-
ley will call the extra session for the
special purpose OF passing revenue
bill. When We meet in March the
bill kill be ready to present to the
house and it will be passed within 30
days and sent to the senate. Moth
ing else will be done by the house.
owe will adjourn from day to day
or take three days adjournment ac-
cordng to tho provision Of the CON
stitltion. The eyes Of the country
will be on the senate alone. The
house will not consider pension bills
nor enter into any general legislation.
We will simply remain nominally in
session until the senate reaches 4
conclusion on the revenue bill and
then the measure will go into Il con-
ference whore it will be perfected in
a manner to suit both houses Of con-
yrcSS.
II do not believe that the senate
will force Il long session when moth
ing IS under consideration except
the tariff bill"
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1897-02-03
and in any other assembly would
carry not Il little weight.

carry not little weight.
There is Il distinct rumor to the
effect that steering committee will
be organized in imitation OF the last
assembly. The rumor is well found
cd because the members who have
bills representing pet schemes are
prowling about with lowering brows
and batcd brcaths. Just wait until
the committee begins it's work of
giving one bill precedence over an
other. and there will be Il scrap
worthy Of il chicken pit.
There are - members who have
bills before the house or in the hands
Of committees that are destined and
believed by their promoters to be the
levers for unburdcning the people Of
real or imaginary burdens and any
attcmpt to rcccdc any of these en-
liGhtcncd measures into obscurity
will be rcbclliunslv and rcmorSclcssly
cOmbatcd and after one or two rasp-
ing struggles | am inclined to believe
the steering committee will prcccde
the bills into oblivion.
The bills creating Broadwatcr and
Rosebud counties will undoubtedly
pass. Powell county will cvapoIatc
into misty realms.
Apropos of the the governors ball
I heard d funny story tod at Sena-
tor Mctzcl's expense. The venerable
senator from Madison county was in
vitcd to escort Il charming young
lady, Il relative OF a we'll know hotel
proprietor, and he gladly consented.
The senator fulfilled his promise to
the letter: the young lady, handsome
and companionablc ard stvlishly
clad, inspired the distinguished cs-
cort with delight. Arriving ut the
bali room his charge retired to the
dressing room to remove her wraps
and he divcstcd his OycrcOat and hat.
and with his pocket comb carcSscd
his Whiskcrs and parted his hair in
the middle. Imagine his surprise and
CONSERVATION when his beautiful
cllargc appeared in the glory Of q
pronounced dccollctc. The sturdy
old veteran. after hcSitatny mo-
mcnt on the feasibility Of escaping,
finally decided tn hold the fort,
maiden and all, and calamity, if not
icarlcssly, escorted her into the ball
room where the lights caromcd corlls-
cautIy upon her lovely shoulders.
Commenting later with some of his
friends who were ''yolling" him, tho
senator said he had met Il number Of
obstacles of Il mere or less serious
character, but he never was 50
taken back is he was. when his
girl confronted him in an uppercut.
lie hit key note. however, in his
description OF the banquet. The ar,
ray Of beauty across til; table was
startling as his following statement
will show: "Scnator," quclicd a
friend, :'what did the ladies wear
II am sure don't know" the gen.
tlenan from Madison replied, 81
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RUFUS MCCLAIN FIELDS