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The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
DESTROYED BY AN EARTHQUAKE A Tenn blor Shakes Am boyna, an Island in the
 Molucca Group. Town of That Name Leveled With Considerable Loss
 of Life.
Sixty Of the Inhabitants Reported to Have Been Killed by the
 Disturbance.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

VICTORIA, March 18.-Oriental ad- vices received here to-day on the steamship Victoria from Yokohama say that Amboyna, a town on the island of that name, one of the Molucca group, was completely destroyed by an earthquake. Sixty persons were killed.
 Since the adoption of the gold stan dard in Japan up to the end of Febru- ary the total exports of gold amount to Il ,O45, 300 yen. The mint has marked all silver yen with the character Gin" (silver) and they are in circulation in Formosa, Shanghai, Hongkong and Korea. The total amount in circula- tion at present is about 100000 yen. The authorities are continuing coining and there will be an increased export of them.
 Three warehouses at Penang were burned last month, entailing a loss of $70, 900.
 The official Gazette has announced the death of Tai Wonkun, father of the present King of Korea.
 Some valuable presents of gold and silver have been presented to the Elm peror of Japan by the CZar of Russia.
 A robber entered the American lega- tion at Yokohama and carried away three diamond rings which belonged to the wife of the Minister. The matter was reported to the metro olitan po- lice and the man arrested.
 The city of Nagaska Is to be enlarged by taking in five adjoining villages.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
FLANNELLY TO
 DIE IN MAY Will Be Hanged Unless the Supreme Court
 InterfereS. Judqe Lorigan Denies the Mo- ton of the Defense for a
 New Trial.
The Parricide Seems Unconcerne When the Court Pronounces
 Sentence.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SAN JOSE. Cal, March 1S.-Unless the Supreme Court interferes, Thomas w. Flannelly must hang on May 27 for the murder of his father, Patrick Elan nelly. at Redwood City, on October 26 last. This was the time fixed for the execution by Judge Lorigan to-day. The courtroom was crowded with specta- tors. Flannelly went through the or deal without f1inching, and seemed un- concerned.
 When the case was called this morn ing Attorney Strauss moved for a new trial on the ground that Juror Ed wards was asleep in the jury box on March ' while c. D. Barton was giving material evidence for the benefit of the defendant. Affidavits substantiating this charge were also made by C. w. Cobb, Attorney Rhiel and Pearl Noble. The latter alleged Edwards to have been asleep long enough to allow her to make a sketch of him in one posi- tion.
 An affidavit made by Murderer Elan nelly was also presented, and made the ground for a new trial. It related that as the jury was retiring to the jury room the defendant heard Juror Will liam Buckley say to another juror:
 "You can fight 1t out; I'll stay here till h. freezes over; my mind is made up; I'll hang him.
 District Attorney Harrington and District Attorney Walker of San Ma teo County were granted time to pre- pare counter affidavits, and at this aft ernoon's session the allegations were denied. Judge Lorigan then denied the motion for a new trial and ordered Flannelly to stand up. The case was reviewed by the court. Flannelly made no response when asked if he had any thing to say and May 27 was then named as the day for the carrying out of the sentence of the court. The place of execution will be named hereafter.
 Strauss took exceptions to the court s denial of the motion for a new trial, and the case will be appealed to the Supreme Court
 Flannelly maintains the same stoical demeanor that has characterized him since the crime was committed, and re- fused to discuss the case after sentence was pronounced.
 Just before the adjournment of court to-day Attorney L. P. Boardman of San Francisco appeared before Judge Lori gan, and asked for a certificate of probable cause in the Flannelly case This was denied, and counsel gave mo- tice of appeal to the Supreme Court.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
GIVES CHINA
 EIGHT DAYS France Backing Up Her Demands Upon
 China.
Seeks Many Concessions, In cluding Dictatorship of the
 Imperial Postoffice.
Fresh Com plications Arise in the Game of Bluff and Grab in
 the Far East
Special Dispatch to The Call.

PEhING, March 1S.-The French make further demands upon China in aoolt1on 10 those cabled from Picking last night, that China shall not cede any portion of the four provinces of hwang Tung, Kwang Si, Yum Nan and hWei Chou; that the railroad from tuhg Chou Tang, on the northern from ter or Tonquin. shall be extended via Paseslem into the Yum Nan province, ahc that coaling station shall be granted to France at Lei Chou Flu. in the sen Chow peninsula. north of Hai Nan. They now demand that the Di- rector or the Imperial Postoffica shall be Frenchman, evidently with the view oi separating it from the control of Sir Robert Hart, Director of the Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs. and the Csslon or a coaling station at Kwang Nhou Is also demanded on the same terms as control that of Kiao-Chou Fay, ceded to Germany, with a rail 1f ad concession to include exclusive mining privileges. Eight days are ali lowed China in which to reply to the iench demands. and threats are made WAlcF are interpreted to indicate a French occupation of the province of 11ai Nan unless the Chinese CNnply.
 LONDON March 18.-While the House of Commons was in committee to-day during the estimates pr. Tan ner, anti -Parnellite, member for mid Cork. was twice called U order for irrelevant and somewhat incoherent re- marks about the unprotected condition of Hongkong. As he kept op shouting and defying he rulings of the chair man of the committee. MT. James W. Irowther, Conservative, finally ordered him to leave the House. pr. Tanner exclaimed: With greater pleasure than I ever entered it." Then sumter irg slowly toward the door and scOrn- fully pointing to the chairman he hlssed out: T hope the French will boat you. Cecil Lord Salisbury's nephew) will do your dirty work as long as you like"
 YOKOHAMA, March 1S-The cleo tinn returns show small majority for the Government.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
SWINDLER JACKSON
 CAUGHT IN DENVER.
One of Party of Confidence Men That Defrauded Many Mine
 Owners

RIVERSIDE, March 1S.-D. T. Jackson, one of the men who swindled I. Wither- spoon and County Recorder Gruwell in a mining deal a few days ago. has been captured and will soon be brought back to face his accusers, of whom there are said to be many in this and San Der nardino counties besides the two named. Sheriff Johnson received telegram this evening from Chief of Police Farley of Denver to the effect that he had arrested Jackson and held him In jail there.
 Jackson and H. w. Clay were ringlead- CTS of a gang of five swindlers who have scooped in the money of confding owners of mines in this part of the State.
 Sheriff Johnson will start for Sacra- mento to-day for requisition papers and from there go to Denver for Jackson. Nothing has been heard of Clay by the officers, but it is believed he Is still hid ing in this part of the State. He left Cotton, the Headquarters of the gang, day later than Jackson did. and the off, cers feel sure he will be captured shortly.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
QUARTZ FULL
 OF WIRE GOLD News of BIagrave's Strike e at French Gulch Is
 Confirmed. Thousands of Dollars Realized Within the Last Three
 Days.
Specimens of the Rich Ore Brouah to Bedding and Ex-
 hibited.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

BEDDING, March 18.-The ruinor of a $20,000 strike in the old Washington mine at French Gulch was confirmed to-day. The man who made the dis covery Is William A. BlaSrave, a lessee The remarkable find was uncovered on new ground. Bob Garvin arrived in town tonight from French Gulch, twentytwo miles west of Bedding, and exhibited a rich specimen presented to him by the discoverer It was smoke-colored quartz, full of chunky wire gold. The specimen is worth a few dollars.
 "I'll tell you" said Garvin, what I saw with my own eyes: Blagrave had a can full of quartz-I should judge about a gallon-and it was worth not less than $500. He had other pieces of quartz, larger than your two hands, which was fairly skewered together with gold, and some smaller pieces, two or three ounces in weight, worth $20 apiece. Blagrave has been working on his lease for some time, but 1t is only within the last three days that he struck it rich, and 1t Is getting better all the time Some one reported that 1t was a pocket, but that's not so. It's simply a remarkably rich shoot in a ledge"
 The Washington mine, on whose ground the discovery was made, has been one of the richest in the country, but for the last ten or twelve years the mine proper has not been operated All the work has been performed by the leeses. Many rich strikes have been made at one time or another. The Washington mine is a short distance west of Milkmaid, owned by Senator John F. Jones, and is. couple of miles form the Majava group of mines, once the property of the late William T. Coleman. The mines of French Gulch have nearly all produced fortunes, and are good dividend producers at the present day.
 William A. Blagrave has made many rich discoveries in this vicinity, and is a miner we'll known throughout North ern California. A number of years ago he made rich strike in the Brown Bear mine He discovered the Green mine, which produced over two hun dred thousand dollars. Blagrave's lease expires on the 1st of April, and 1t has been given out that no leases will be renewed The opinion has been ex- pressed that the find made by Blagrave was ''covered" by former leasers, who never got the opportunity to return and work 1t out.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
BIG MINING DEAL
 IN SISKIY0U COUNTY.
Syndicate Purchases Large Tract of Land, Including Two
 Claims

FORT JONES, March 1S.-The Siskiyou County Reporter announced this after noon that the Risdon Iron Works people of San Francisco were parties to one of the largest mining sales ever made in this county. The property consisted of POO acres of gravel land at Gro Fino, Scott Valley, and comprised the Wright & Fletcher claim, the Eastlick brothers claim, L. Eastlick's farm and a portion of I'd Quigley's farm. The price was S51.SOO, large portion of which was paid in cash. The sale was conSummated last evening by w. H. Taylor of San Fran cisco on behalf of the iron works and the bank of A. B. Carlock of this place and E. L. Wallace of Yreka on behalf of the local parties.
 J. o. Rusby, connected with the Risdon
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
PRICES OF HAY
 WILL GO HIGHER
A Stockton Firm Has Effected a Corner on the
 Market.
Farm CTS Who Sold Early in the Sea- son Now Compelled to Make
 Purchases.
snec,al Dispatch to The Call.

Special Dispatch to The Call.
 STOCKTON, March B-A corner on hay has been erected here by Wright & Dickenson, who have been buying since the prospect for a short crop was first manifest The advance has been caused by the short stock, although in the past few weeks the outlook for -cy season has given it great strength. T. hold over amount on hand at the beginning or tie year was 80 600 tons less than at the correspon4Ing period a year previous. From S7 a ton at the first of the season, the wholesale price has gone up to from Sl5 to SIT a ton. It may go higher. Cattle are half-starvin- In the foothill region, and ranchers are Skirnishing to get back at d greater price what they sold to the dealers some time ago. One farm CT south of Stockton is said to be feeding eighty head of stock with hay.
 The San Francisco market evidently got the hard end of the advance. A mem Der of the firm said to-day in extenuauon of the high retail price here:
 ITO show that Stockton is getting the best of the deal, we shipped a consign- ment of 400 tons of hay to San Francisco and received more per ton for it than we are retailing it for right in this. city.
 Unless San Francisco dealers have con tracts covering their needs they are liable to be short and consumers will have to pay an unprecedented price.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
HARD SLUCCINC
 AND WRESTLING
Australian Jimmy" Ryan Is Given a Decision Over
 "Jina" Watts.
Contest Stopped at the Order of the Police in the Twentieth
 Round
Special Dispatch to The Call.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, March 1S-Music mense crowd that assembled tonight to witness the twenty round go between Australian Jimmy" Ryan and "Jim'' Watts (colored), champion midde-weight of the South. After 2500 people had crowd ed into the building the doors were closed in the faces of several hundred more. The men fought at catch weights. Ryan weighed 156 and Wattts 158 pounds. It was a most vicious fight, the. Antipodean winning in the twentieth round Every indication early in the battle pointed to strictly scientific fight, but when the men got their blood well heated hard slugging, intermixed with hard wrestling. was the order of the day. On points the fight should have been awarded to the colored man, he landing three times to the Australians once.
 The Australian proved himself a per feet glutton for punishment. His only aim was to land full right arm swing on the negros jaw and in his extreme eagernesS to land his knockout blow he lowered his guard to such an extent that the colored fighter was permitted to land at will terrifically upon his wind. Watts closed Ryan's left eye In the sixteenth round, but this did not diminish the lat ter's ardor. In the twentieth round, dur ing fierce short-arm mix, Ryan landed several blows Watts jaw, causing being imminent, the referee stopped the fight at the instance of the Chief or Police, and then gave a decision in favor of Ryan Watts still on his feet expostu- lated to the Chief, but the latter waved him from the ring.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
NO GAMBLING IN SACRAMENTO Every Game Closed by the Order of Mayor
 Land. Knights of the Green Cloth Cross the River to
 YOlO.
First Man to Open for Business There Is Placed Under
 Arrest
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SACRAMENTO, March 1S.-Mayor Land and Chief of Police Dwyer have come out triumphant in their first skir- mish with the gamblers. Not game is running in town tonight. Mayor Land has been the recipient of many congratulations over his victory, and Chief Dwyer shares with him the grati- tude.
 After the shutdown to-day the army of the green cloth passed over the river into Yolo County. No sooner had the layouts been spread in Washington than in walked a Constable, and with John Doe warrant arrested the dealer of one of the principal faro establish ments. As usual, a $100 bond was pro- Vided and the prisoner turned loose.
 Some months ago the women of Washington circulated a petition, and addressed 1t to the Supervisors, pray ing that something might be done to rid the town of the shameful influ- ences daily paraded before their chill dren by the proprietorS and promoters of these games. No action was taken by the board, and not until the recent expose made by The Call did relief come. Following The Calls article on the condition of affairs in Yolo came the passage of one of the strongest gambling ordinances ever passed by any county In the State.
 This seems to have given new hope to the women of Washington, and 1t is very probable that the arrest to-day was the result of a determination to see whether or not the little town of Wash ington shall forever remain as the dumping ground for violators of the law from Sacramento. If Washington had a Mayor Land and a Chief Dwyer, the question would be speedily settled to the credit and protection Of the homes and to the good name and profit of the people living there.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
REQUIEM IN MEMORY
 OF GENERAL R0SECRANS.
Paulist Fathers of New York Mourn for the Departed
 Warrior.

NEW YORK, March 1s.-Solemn re- uliern mass was celebrated to-day in, the Church of the Paulist Fathers in memory of General William Starke Rosecrans, who died at Los Angeles last week The ceIebrant was the Rev. Father Searl. Music was supplied by boys choir of fifty voices. New York Grand Army men were present and all the cadets of the De Lasalle Institute.
 The sermon was preached by the Very Rev. Father George Deshon, Superior General of the Paulist order. Father Deshon said he had been with General Rosecrans at West Point. He told how General Rosecrans had become a convert to Catholicism and had been the means of converting his entire family.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
FORMER BANK OFFICIALS
 CHARGED WITH PERJURY.
A, W. Randall and J. s. Murray Are Placed Under Arrest at
 Enreka

EUREKA, March 1S.-Ex-President A. w. Randall and ex-Cashier J. s. Murray of the Randall Ban were arrested this morning, charged with perjury in making a false statement to the Bank Commis- sioners in 1895 regarding the amount O State. city and county money on deposit According to their statement there was sI6 6,SS9 in the -ank, whereas the county Treasurer's and the City Clerks accounts showed SAP 900 to the credit of the city and county. Both gave bonds and will appear for examination tomorrow in Justice Baldwins court District Attor- nes. Burnell is acting as prosecutor.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
WATER POLO AT DEL MONTE.

MONTEREY, March 1S.-A water polo club that has been formed here will afford much amusement to Hotel del Montes visitors during the coming summer. The club is composed of employees of the hotel respectively, by Fred Olyett and Charles Stewart. The teams will play match games on Monterey Bay. and some excel both captains have gained celebrity in aquatic sportss. Stewart Is the amateur Pacific Coast five-mile champion and Oly- Charles Cavill, in a Quarter-mile water polo race. The first match will be played about May
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
HOLSTERS DISCOVERED
 IN MONTEREY BAY.
Planting of Crustaceans by the Gov ernment Not a Failure
 After All

MONTEREY, March 1s.-Eight years ago the United States Fish Commission planted Holsters in Monterey Bay, but the experiment was considered a failure, since there was not only no increase in the lob sters, but they absolutely disappeared. Last week, however, some Monterey fish ermen found two large. healthy Holsters - on the rocks at the other side of the bay, and it is now believed that the crusta- ceanS have increased and developed in a part of the bay distant from where they were planted and will reappear in large numbers hereafter. If more are seen the local fishermen will set lobster pots near where the first were discovered.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
SWEEPING CHALLENGE
 BY JOE CANS HACKER.

BALTIMORE, March 18.-A. L. Her ford, manager of the Eureka Athletic Club, said this morning that he would at once issue a challenge to the lightweights of the world, barring none, Champion George Lavigne preferred, to meet Joe Cans, the colored lightweight pugilist, before. the clup offering the largest purse, for any numoer of rounds and for any amount of money Cans will light at 133 pounds, weighing at o'clock. and his packers will place any amount of money as a side bet against Kid" Lavigne, or any one else worthy of meeting the Bal xgr man
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
Veteran Accidentally Shot.

SAN JOSE, March 1S.-W D. Cole. an ordchardist, residing on Stone avenue. near this city. was found dead to-day on the back porch of his home with a rife bullet through his heart. rifle which he had been cleaning lay beside him and showed conclusively that his death was accidental Cole was an old soldier and about 5 years of age and unmarried. He came here from Mayfield about a year ago and purchased his home.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
Crescent City Races.

NEW ORLEANS, March 1S.-Weather fine, track fast.
 One mile, selling, Adam Johnson won, Tago second, Robinson third. Time, 1:4219.
 Four furlongs, two-year-olds, Russella A. Waldon won, Mouseltoff second, pr. Sam third. Time, :495e.
 Six Iurlongs. selling, Sister Clara won Alamo second, Mamie Callan third.
 One mile, Cherry Leaf won, Judge Steadman second, Elkin third. Time 1401a.
 One mile, selling, Headlight won, Doro- thy III second, convention third. Time 1:42.
 One mile and twenty yards. The Doctor won. Corelli secon-, Sir Dick third. lime 1:4444.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19

Works, will superintend the mine and operations will be carried on very ex- tensively. This property has already valley are highly elated over the transfer.
 Robert S. Moore the superintendent of the Risdon Iron Works, confirmed the foregoing report, with the exception of that portion of it alluding to the owners of the iron works as the purchasers of the mining property in Siskiyou- He claims it was bought by a syndicate com posed of the following gentlemen: R. s. Moore ". H. Taylor, W. E. Miles. George Al. Pope and a few others.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
Hypnotic Wonders.

|, No one need go to Paris now to see all that Is marvellous in hypnotism. In the hypnotic wards of many hospitals of this country are hypnotic subjects that a mere glance, 1t is said. throws them into the trance state. But in order to overcome that obstinate kidney trouble the persistent use of Hostetters Stom- ach Btters Is necessary. Use 1t also system atically for malarial. bilious. dyspeptic. rheu- matic and nervous diseases
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
senora Dona Ruiz Dead.

SANTA BARBARA, March 1S.-Senora Dona Ruiz, who has resided here since her birth seventy-seven years ago, died this morning after long Hines. She was a daughter of Captain Valentine Gotta, one of the men the mission fathers depended on in the early days of Santa Barbara Sonora Ruiz leaves eight children, one of whom is Antonio Ruiz, County Coro- ner. She had two brothers and a sister, who reside in Ventura
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
GLADSTONE WILL
 RETURN TO HAWARDEN.

BOURNEMOUTH, March 1S.-The fol- lowing bulletin has been issued with re- spect to Mr. Gladstone: "In the absence of any improvement in MT. Gladstone s condition 1t has been settled in consulta- ton that he should return to Hawarden next week"
 The bulletin is regarded as having only one meaning. It Is understood the griev- ous facial pains have returned and will no longer yield to the usual remedies.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
WAS. PRESIDENT OF THE
 NATIONAL LIBERAL LEAGUE
Death of Mrs. Matilda Joslyn Gage, One of the Earliest Champions
 of Woman's Rights.

CHICAGO, March 1s.-Mrs. Matilda Jos lyn Gage, who won an International repu- tation as one of the earliest champions of woman's rights in America, died here to- day, aged 72 years.
 Woman's Suffrage Association in 1876. and for many years she was president of the New York State Association. She found ed thes National Liberal League. in 1878, and was It's president at the time of her death
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
California-Alaska Navigation & Commercial Co.

CPS Market st. will dispatch their elegant new ocean steamer (now buildng). for Dawson City, via St. Michael, about June l. Fare, $500; I50 pounds baggage free
 Freight 10 cents per pound Their powerful river steamer (QUEEN OF THE YUKON) draws only feet loaded with speed of 15 miles per hour. and cleo tric lighted throughout. Send for pamphlet and map of gold fields. free. Also steamers to Dyea and Skaguay
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
KOTzEBUE SOUND MINING AND
 TRADING co.

FOR Kotzebue Sound-The bark J. A. Falken- burg will sail on or about May 10. 1S9S- Fare. including 25Oo pounds baggage or freight, szoo. Passengers will apply early to LlNDE x HOTJGH O. 40 California st. San Francisco. or to A. H. Herriman. general manager zoi Front st. San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
stanford Students Honored.

PALO ALTO, March 1S.-The class of 1900 met to-day and elected Wallace Irwin editor-in-chief and o. P. Palstine busi- ness manager of the Junior Annual. IT, win hails from Denver and has Latin for his major study. He Is studying to be- come a teacher Palstine comes from Lower Lake, Lake County, and Is a his tory student.