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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-26
MURDER AND
ROBBERY ON
DALTON TRAIL
A Klondiker Slain by
HighWaymen.
FOUND WITH THROAT CUT
TWO OTHERS DEsPoILED OF
THEIR GOLD.
Gang of Cutthroats Lying in Wait
for Men Returning From the
Yukon With Sacks Of
Dust.
BY HAL HOFFMAN.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

JUNEA, Alaska. Sept. 81, via steam
ship City of Topeka to Victoria, Sept.
25.-The worst crime against returning
gold-laden KlondikerS, next to that
which caused the taking off of the late
"Soapy" Smith at Skaguay, was COM
mitted a few days ago on the Dalton
trail. 1t resulted in the loss of blood
and treasure. Evidently highwaymen
are beginning attacks on successful
gold seekers, and judging from the
way this murder was committed they
are old hands at the business. One man
was found with his throat cut and rob-
bed, and two others lost all their gold
in all about $500. The news reached
here a short time before the Rosalie
sailed.
On August 81 four men-A. H. Fraser
and E. L. Tollner of Seattle, and B. L.
Blum and Samuel Barrett of Omaha
left Fort Selkirk, coming out over the
Dalton trail. They had two pack
horses. On the evening of September
Is, when approaching Pleasant Camp,
near the last police post on the trail,
and about sixty miles from Haines
Mission, on Lynn Canal two of the
men were stopped by highwaymen
The party had gone separately. Blum
and Barrett, il is supposed, are behind
and are expected out in a few days.
No suspicion is attached to them.
Fraser and Tollner were the two ahead
and had one of the pack horses. 1t was
between 6 and o'clock in the evening.
Rain was pouring down and it was
quite dusk.
Suddenly in front of them two men
with handkerchief masks over their
faces and revolvers in their hands
arose in the trail not ten feet ahead
and commanded a halt. The Klon-
dikers were told to give up their treas
ure. The gold was in the pack on the
horse. There was no help for 1t, and
Tollner handed over $780, the result of
two years work in the Yukon, and
Fraser parted with about $780, taken
out this summer from Klondike creek
The robbers backed off into the UNDER
brush and disappeared.
The next morning, about four miles
further down the trail, they came 1pon
the body of Ike Martin, a former part
ner of Jack Dalton, lying in the road
with his throat cut. About $4,000, which
he was known TO have had, is missing.
He lived near the trail at the Dalton
post. This deed may have been COM
United by Indians.
The police are hunting the robbers
and murderers, and by this time may
be upon their trail. There is consider
able excitement among the Chilkat In
dians. as they fear they may be blamed
Fraser and Tollner did not have a
cent left, but the little steamer Pilgrim
brought them to this city without
charge
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-26
OUR PEACE COMMISSION
VIEWS LONDON SIGHTS
Hotel Proprietor Hosts Both Ameri-
can and Spanish Flags in It's
Honor.

LONDON. Sept. 25.-The American
Peace Commissioners devoted the day to
sightseeing with the energy and enthu-
siasm of few tourists. Most of the ladies
and several of the gentlemen of the party
attended religious service in Westminster
Abbey and st. Paul's. Several INDUCED in
steamboat excursions on the Thames or
drove to many places of historic interest
The Hotel Gee. was filled with Ameri-
cans all day, many calling on the Com
missioners or attaches, while others
grouped about the Hobbies discuss
ing the commission and it's work.
gave the golden English hosiery the air
of entertaining an American political con-
vention. Much amusement was caused by
intending to pay graceful compliment to
his guest, raised the American and Span
ish flags side by side. The combination
excited curious comments among the
paSSers-by.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-26
IN OPPOSITION
TO A REVISION
Violent Protest Made by
Paul de ROAIede.
M. BRISSON is DENOUNCED
CLEMENCEAU ALSO THE OBJECT
OF VITUPERATIVE TALK.
M. BRISS0N is DENOUNCED
The Assertion Made That If Dreyfus
Should Return to France He
Undoubtedly Would Be
Lynched.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

n
PARIS, Sept. 25-Paul de Roulede
presided at meeting held to-day for
the purpose of protesting against a re-
vision Of the Dreyfus proceedings, at
which he made a speech violently de-
nouncing M. Brisson and all the prom
inent supporters of revision. He de-
clared that If revision broke out and
the scaffold was erected in Paris the
first head to fall ought to be that of
M. Clemenceau. If Dreyfus ever re-
turned to France, M. de Roulede as
serted, he would be lynched
In conclusion, he announced the in
tention to reconstitute the League of
Vatriols, which the Government form
erly dissolved, and resolution to this
effect was carried by acclaim.
Slight demonstrations were made this
afternoon, but the crowds which gath
cred were quickly dispersed by the
police
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-26
Experimenting in Weeds.

BERKELEY. Sept. 25.-The agricultural
department of the University of Caifor-
MIA is conducting series of novel expert
ments upon the foothills behind the col
lege campus. The members of the de-
partment are preparing to issue, before
verv long, an extensive treatise upon
weeds. in order to explain the subject
thoroughly to farmers in this State. They
are taking advantage of this years
which weeds will grow in arid and moist
soils Last Thursday the men who are
carrying on the work found common
weed which had sent it's root down to the
astonishing depth of nine feet below the
surface of the soil. This specimen. to-
gether with many others, will be photo
graphed and issued as an Illustration
when the department publishes it's bull
letin.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-26
MADRID AUTHORITIES
RECOVER THEIR NERVE
Spanish Commissioners Expected to
theoretically Oppose Ameri-
can Philippine Claims.

Special cable to The Call and the New York
Herald. Copyrighted. 1898. by James Cor
don Bennett.
MADRID, Sept 25.-The Ministerial
authorities say the Americans have no
rights of protectorate over Luzon or
any of the islands of the archipelago,
and that the Commissioners in Paris
will defend energetically Spanish rights
against American claims. The Epoca
on this subject publishes an article
headed Policy of Conquest and It's
Consequences" the substance of which
is that the United States is entering
upon most dangerous policy.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-26
BRITISH STEAMER RUN
DOWN BY A SPANIARD
All of Her Crew With the Exception
of the Captain and One Sea-
man Drowned.

GIBRALTAR, Sept 25.-The Spanish
steamer Carthagena. from Avles for Bar
celona, proceeded, after being in collision
on September % off Cape Villano with the
British steamship Rhoubina, from Huelva
for Lisbon. The latter vessel was sunk,
and the crew, with the exception of one
seaman and the captain, who were landed
at Gibraltar. were drowned.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-26

Transmississippi Exposition. All inter-
ested in the movement are invited to at
tend. There will be meeting in Omaha
of the National Board of Managers at
the close of this congress.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-26

MANILA, Aug. 19.-The colonel of the
Second Oregon Regiment has written
the following letter concerning little
incident that occurred during the at
tack on Manil
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-26
Brought but Little Gold.

Rosalie arrived tonight from Alaska With
10 passengers, most of whom were from,
Dawson City. There was small amount
of gold dust in the crowd amounting in
the aggregate to about $4,000. 80
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-26
Typhoid Fever at Dawson.

er City of Topeka arrived tonight from
Skaguay with about eighty Klondikers,
who bring the report that the number of
typhoid fever cases at Dawson is increas-
Ing
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-26
CONGRESS- of mothers for Omaha.

WASHINGTON. Sept. pa Congress
of Mothers. under the auspices of the ma
uonal organization. will be held in Omaha
october 8, and 10 by invitation of the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27
Bv Absent on.

Catarrhal sufferers should remember
that Ey's Cream Balm is the only ca
tarrh remedy which is quickly and
thoroughly absorbed by the diseased
membrane. 1t does not dry up the
secretions, but changes them to a limpid
and odorless condition, and finally to a
natural and healthy character.
The Balm can be found at any drug
store, or by sending so cents to Ely
Brothers, Sc Warren street, New York
it will be mailed.
Full directions with each package.
Cream Balm opens and cleanses the
nasal passages, allays inflammation
thereby stopping pain in the head, heals
and protects the membrane and restores
the senses of taste and smell. The
Balm is applied directly into the nos
trils.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27
OPPOSED TO THE WAR.
All Except a Superanuated Doctor-Oall
Ridge Notes.

Oak Ridge, n c.. April 26.-(SpeciaI.)
DR.. Bynum. of the University. lee
lures here next Saturday night on Rus
STA.
The second game of the Guilford Col
lege and Oak Ridge series of games is
to be played here next Saturday.
The Institute spent most delightful
day at Salem Academy, 23rd, on special
invitation. A splendid concert by the
young ladies. delightful collation. in
the dining room, a gymnastic perform
ance, orations and debate by the young
men, and social hour in the chapel,
crowded the day with an endless round
Of pleasures. The boys all shouting
Long live Salem Academy and Presi-
dent Clewell."
Everybody here is opposed to the war
except one superanuated physician.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27
SHOT By 4. J. Z.
Revival Services in Johnston County
New Buildings and improvements.

Selma. n. c., April 26.-CSpecial.l--
News reached here yesterday that while
out practicing shooting at target III
Oneal's township, ]. B. Whitley. j. F.,
accidentally shot Joe Price, the entire
load entering his left hip, DR.. X. j.
Noble. was Immediately called and dress
ed the wound, and reports the ease
doing nicely ut this writing.
Rev. and Mrs. b. Lacy Hoge, have
been at Wilson's Mills for the past week
where Mr.. Hoge, has been CONDUCTING
a revival. Eight conversions are re
ported up to this writing.
Rev. A. l.. Ormand closed glorious
revival in the Methodist Episcopa
church Friday night.
Mr.. ]. 7. Corbett, our new POSTMASTER
has purchased and put in place, abou
two hundred postoffice boxes. whlcl
adds greatly to the cOnveniences of M
patrons We 90 forward.
Capt. A. NJ Noble, is able to be our
The commencement at Selma Cole
giatc Institute, will take place June
and 2.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27
Inc Successful Femedy for
NASAL CATARRh

must be non-irritating, easy of applica-
tion and one that will by its own action
reach the inflamed and diseased sur
faces.
ELY'S CREAM BALM combines the
important requisites Of quick action and
specific curative powers with perfect
SAFETY to the patient. This agreeable
remedy has mastered catarrh as nothing
else has, and both physicians and pa
nents freely cOncede this fact. All drug
gusts cheerfully acknowledge that in it
the acme of Pharmaceutical skill has
been reached. The most distressing
symptoms quickly yield to it. In acute
cases the Balm imparts almost instant
relief
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27

"a word to the wise is sufficient" and
a word from the wise should be suffi-
cent. but you ask, who are the wise
Those who know. The oft repeated ex-
perience of trustworthy persons may
be taken for knowledge. Mr.. w. NJ.
Terry says Chamberlain's Cough Rene
dy gives better satisfaction than any
other in the market He has been in
the drug business at Elkton, KY, for
twelve years; has sold hundreds OF bot
ties of this remedy and nearly all other
cough medicines manufactured, which
shows conclnsively that Chamberlain
is the most satisfactory to the people,
and is the best. For sale by j. Hal
Bobbitt, Henry T. Hicks and North
Side Drug Store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27
A True Maxim.

Nothing succeeds like success, is
maxim well applied TO DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup, for this famous remedy
succeeds in curing every case of Group,
cough and cold which it undertakes,
and to this alone is due its wonderful
popularity. Mrs. f.. w. Richards,
22l4 E. Cumberland St., Philadelphia,
Pa, states IL have had DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup on my bureau for the last
nine years, and have found it q certain
and safe Cure for Group. l have also
found it efiicacious in extreme MEM
braneous Group, and would advise all
mothers to use it." DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup costs only 25 cents, and you
should bear in mind, that substitutes
simply benefit the dealers purse. In
sist on getting DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27

A little boy asked for bottle OF ''get
up in the morning as fast as you can,"
the druggist recognized a household
name for 'DeWitt's Little Early
Risers," and gave him bottle of those
famous little pills for constipation, sick
headache, liver and stomach troubles.
Heartt & Heartt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27
RHEUMATISM CURED.

My wife has used Chamberlain's Pain
Balm for rheumatism with great relief
and | can recommend it is q splendid
lniment for rheumatism and other house
hold use for which we have found IL
valuable.-W. j. Cuyler, Red Greek,
n. Y.
Mr.. Cuyler is one of the leading mer.
chants OF this village and one Of the
most prominent men in this vicinity
w. G. Phippin, Editor Red Greek Her
aid. For sale by J. II. Bobbitt, Henry
4. Hicks and North Side Drug Store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27

A loyal Colorado girl living down on
the banks of the historic Arkansaw
sends this to the Post:
Unto the war as II recruit
I'll send my darling John
If hen round up Il substitute
To soothe me while he's gone.
Denver Post
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27

Thousands OF sufferers from grippe
have been restored to health by One
Minute Cough Cure. 1t quickly cures
coughs. colds, bronchitis, pneumonia,
grippe. and all throat and lung diseases.
Heartt IL Heart.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27

The farmer, the mechanic and the BIZ
cycle rider are liable to unexpected cuts
and bruises. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve is the best thing to keep on hand
1t heals quickly, and is well known
cure for piles. Heartt & deartt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27

Thirty-fve years make generation.
That is how long Adolph Fisher, Of
GAINESVILLE, o., suffered from piles. He
was cured by using three boxes of De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. Heart 81
Heartt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27

Children like it. it saves their lives.
We mean One Minute Cough Cure, the
infallible remedy for coughs. colds.
colds Group, bronchitis. grippe. and all
throat and lung troubles. Heart &
Heartt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27

\ torpid liver robs you of ambition and
ruins your health. DeWitt's Little
Eeaht gfarm orm romarm oraohraohraha
Early Risers cleanse the liver. cure con
stipation and all stomach and liver
troubles. Heartt & Heartt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27

The girl that wears Il mans collar and
tie ought to be made to marry the man
who wears knee stockings and round
carriers with long trousers.-New York
Press
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27

Nothing cures aches and pains as
quick as Goose Grease Liniment. Guar
anteed by all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27

If there ever was a fool-killer he mus
have retired from business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27

Coughs and colds quickly cured by
Goose Grease Liniment Always guar
anteed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27

Whiskey floats more trouble than il
browns.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27

If you touch the button on the tail OF
rattlesnake it will do the rest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27

If a man eats fish for breakfast he
can make the other two meals of water
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27

IL the cause of failure is known Their
is hope for success later on.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27

TRIO is the conquering hero of natur-
ally sweet and delightful plug tobacco
Chew it once and You will chew no
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27
MUNYON'S

rheumatism Cure is guaranteed to be absolutely
harmless, and strong tonic in building up the weak
and debilitated, 1t acute muscular rheuma-
tism in from one TO five days. Sharp, shooting pains
In any part of the body stopped in n few doses. A
prompt, complete and permanent cure for lameness,
soreness, stiff back and all pains in hips and IONS
Chronic rheumatism, sciatica, lumbago pain in
the back are speedily cured Itsedom fails 10 give
relief from one two doses, and almost invariably
cures before one bottle has been used. The Munyon
Remedy Company prepare a separate cure for each
disease AT all druggists25 cents vial. you need
medical advice write Prof Munyon, 1905 Arch
Street. Philadelnhia- IT is absolutely free. o
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27
Like Finding Money.

If you can find something that really cures and pre-
vents Cholera and Gapes in Chickens it is the thing
las finding money. No trouble to do it, Simply go to =
drug or country store and ask for
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27

THE DALTON-FARROW co.
Mfg'rs, Winston, n. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27

Pure Blood is essential
to good health. Thou
sand suffer with impure
blood. Thousands who
are afflicted could be
cured by taking Afl'i-
cana the only positive
remedy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27

AFRICANA cures Rhepmatism Of long
standing.
AFRICANA cures Scrofula.
tFRICANA cures Old Sores.
AFRICANA cures Syphilis.
AFRICANA cures Constipation.
AFRICANA cures Exzema.
AFRICANA cures Catarrh.
AFRICANA cures all blood and Skin
Diseases
\ trial will convince you on its merits
Sold by Druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-27
THINK or 1T!

There isn't a weak point anywhere
q hout +ho
The herald., 1898-03-29
CHESS PRECEDED CARDS
Something About the Origin Of "The
Children Of Evil"


The cards with which we play whist and
other games originated, like many other
good things, in the far east. The Hindoos
possessed the first cards, though anthem
tic Chinese documents state that the dot
ted cards Of China were invented in 1920
to entertain the wives of the king of that
date. Chess was probably the forerunner
Of cards. Chess originally had four kings
and four sets Of players, and cards have
four suits
The ancient playing cards of Hindustan
were round, while those of China were long
and narrow. They were sometimes beau
tiful specimens of art, being made Of stiff
fened canvas or ivory. 1t was not until the
close of the fourteenth century that the
Crusaders are supposed to have introduced
them into Europe. The first packs used
had seventy-eight cards. the suits being
marked by swords, cups. batons and money,
while twenty-five pictured cards repre-
sented an emperor, cupid, a fool, char
lot, q hermit, a gallows, death. the day Of
judgment. sun, moon and other wonders.
The French arranged the pack as it is
known today, substituting hearts. dia-
monds, spades and clubs for the Oriental
symbols. There was system about the
arrangement. The fifty-two cards stand for
the weeks in the year; the 365 spots for the
days: the pique, or spade, stands for the
pikemen or soldiers; the trefie, or club, for
the clover. as an emblem Of agriculture;
the darreaux. or diamonds, for building
stones Of the artisans. and the last suit.
The herald., 1898-03-29
Too Much Like Lottery

CHICAGO, March 2S-The government
will not allow any one to gamble on the
weather mans predictions or to operate
a lottery on the predictions. A Chicago
man conceived the idea of forming pool
on the state Of the weather on April Goth
next. He proposed to sell tickets at
about 81 each and to award prizes run
ming from IS to $4,000. He wrote to the
Postoffice Department to ind out IL the
mails would be closed against his scheme.
Attorney Barrett. for the department at
Washington, wrote the opinion that has
reached Chicago. The opinion says:
'That although the Weather Bureau
with improved appliances forecast with
a certain degree Of accuracy conditions
Of the weather for twenty-four hours in
advance. yet for persons throughout the
country to make such forecasts so far
ahead as April goth next. would seem to
be entirely matter Of chance. II oper-
ated through the mails this scheme would
be held by this Office to be violation OF
the lottery law"
The herald., 1898-03-29
MAINE WAS BLOWN UP
BY A MINE PLACED By SPAIN'e
OFFICIALS
THE SENSIBLE THINGS TO DO
Are to Take Possession Of Havana and
to Stop the Torpedo Flotilla
at Once
Associated Press Special Wire

CHICAGO, March 2S.-A special to the
Tribune from Tampa, Fla, says:
Fighting Bob Evans has left Port Tam
pa for Key West to assume command Of
the battleship Iowa. While here he talked
freely in regard to the outlook for war,
and what should be done. He 10 firm in
his belief that the Maine was blown UP by
a mine placed there by Spanish officials.
The mine was sprung by some one famll-
lar with its location. and the wires leading
to 1t. do not say that the Spanish gov
ernment knew Of the plot to blow up the
Maine, but the fact that it was done in
Havana harbor is sufficient to hold the
Spaniards responsible. Immediate action
is necessary, and believe that there win
be war very shortly. If were betting
man l would take all the bets offered by
those who do not believe that there will be
war. 1 would also beta hundred 20 ten
that an attempt will be made to assassinate
General Lee IL war is declared.
1.-THE coast defenses need looking after.
Key West is in an almost defensetess con-
d1tion. A Spanish fleet could be at q safe
distance and shell the town. A for
Tampa and Port Tampa. there is nothing
to prevent any small vessel from coming
up the bay ana blowing them to pieces.
The railroad terminals would. Of course.
be attacked by the Spanish at the first op-
portunity. Steps should be taken to pro-
tect them, SO that troops and supplies
can be brought here for shipment to Cuba.
when asked for my opinion I'm Washing
ton, said that $1,000 troops should be sent
to Tampa Immediately and ships provided
to carry them to Cuba.
The torpedo hotilla should be stopped at
all hazards. A Knockout blow should be
struck by the United States before Spain
gets chance We have an enormous coast
line to protect, and We should not wait
until Spain is prepared to attack It. When
you want to whip a man, get in the first
blow. Hit him on the point of the chin.
That is what we ought to do now. don't
believe In delay. said the morning after
the Maine disaster that the chances were
q million to one against It being IN acci-
dent, and am Of the same opinion now.
although have not seen the report Of the
court of inquiry"