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The San Francisco call., 1898-03-26
NO TRACE OF
 THE OUTLAWS Futile Search for the Cross Creek Train
 Robbers. Officers Beat the Kings River Swamps in a Vain
 Quest.
With Their First Theories Exploded the Men of the Law Are
 at Sea.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

FRESNO. March 25.-Off1cers who have been hunting for the Cross Creek bandits since the morning following the hold-up are now completely at sea- This evening they gave up the hunt and returned to Visalia, where they held a long consultation in the Sheriff's office. Yesterday they were confident they could catch the robbers In a few days, as they had tracked them as far as Kingburg, and were satisfied that the outlaws had taken refuge in the swamps along Kings River, where they would ultimately be beaten out or their hiding places.
 To-day. however, the bandit hunters searched the swamps. but could find no trace nor the slightest cleW to indicate that the men were there or even had sought a hiding place in that vicinity. The officers who were beating through the swamp to-day were Detectives Mead and Hume, Sher1ff Van Buckner of Kings County and Deputy Ayres and Sheriff Merritt of Tulare County. It is stated that they were completely at sea. They found nothing to confirm their suspicious as to the robbers whereabouts. Yesterday Sheriff Rob- erts was confident he knew where at least one of the robbers was, but to- QaV s futile SedlCl CctuSCd lilill IO uOuOI whether he was right in his first con- lecture.
 The officers think that the robbers might possibly still be hiding in the sWamps and will more thoroughly search that section before entirely abandoning their theory, but their hopes now are faint.
 Absolutely no news has been received here about the robbers. Deputy Sher- if Timmins and Deputy Constable Henry started in a carriage yesterday afternoon, but did not say where they were headed for. It is believed they went to the woodchoppers' camp on Kings River Nothing has been heard of them since, and it Is not known when they will return.
 Some of the officers believe that the robbers are now walking the streets of Fresno but it Is hardly thought possi- ble that they could have driven to the city after the hold-up without being seen. They are known to have -one as far as Kingsburg, and from there the officers thought they had traced them into the swamps, but now 1t seems that they did not go into the swamps after all.
 Detective Hume is said to have ex- pressed the opinion that there were at least five men in the job.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-26
ANNUAL ELECTIONS.
Regular Tickets of the Bohemian Club and San Francisco Art
 Association.

The annual election of the Bohemian Club will take place early next month The regular ticket consisting of the fol- lowing named members Is in the field
 President, James A. Thompson; vice. president, H. J. Stewart: treasurer, George A. Story; secretary, Thomas M. PennelI: directors, Thomas Rickard, E. M Greenway, Joseph R. Howell and M. A. Newell.
 the club will be held in the green room next Wednesday at l D. m A committee appointed by the president of the club, having come to an understanding with the owners of Meeker's Grove as to the terms of purchase, 1t is surmised that the club will authorize the directory to pur. chase the property.
 The annual election of the San Fran. cisco Art Association will take place at the Mark Hopkins Institute, of Art next Tuesday. The regular ticket presents these names:
 For directors-Joseph D. Grant, James D. Phelan l.. P. Latimer, Edward Bos- qui, Horace G. Platt, George Whittell. James ". Byrne, Arthur Rodgers, Henry Heyman, Irving M. Scott and William G..
 The directors will meet Tuesday even ing after the election and select presi- dent. It is understood that Joseph D. Grant will be called to the leading posi- ton.
 On Monday evening, March 2S, the Sec ond Artists special exhibition will be in alleurated at the Mark Hopkins Institute by the exhibition of the works of Arthur Mathews, comprising pictures exhibited in the Paris salon. The Universal Exposi- evening there will be reception for mem- bers and invited guests only. The Art Association is in a prosperous condition and gives promise of future prosperity.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-26
WILL ASSIST
 THE LADIES
Representative Gentlemen of St. Patrick'S Parish
 Meet.
Formed Themselves Into a Picnic Committee to Financially Aid the
 Proposed Bazaar.

About 800 representative gentlemen of St. Patrick's parish met last evening in the sodality hall of the church to devise ways and means for carrying the pro- posed bazaar to a successful issue. This is the first time the men have interested themselves in any undertaking for the benefit of the church, and in the natural course of events 1t seemed rather strange to the large number of male church. goers present.
 After considerable debate 1t was decided. that picnic would be as profitable line of business as could be entered into and In consequence the gathering organized itself into a picnic committee and over 5000 tickets were distributed among the members for sale. Father Brennan addressed the meeting, T. L. Dorrin was appointed chairman and Joseph F. O'Brien secretary. Suggestions from those present were freely given, and at times the debate among the members be- left the hall without tickets and stated that they would not in any way assist In the work which had been decided upon.
 The picnic will be given at Fl Campo on May 21, and as the parish is a large one it Is presumed a large amount will be col lected with which to help the bazaar. The men have taken the matter in their own hands Father Brennan aroused some feeling during his address by stat ing that he was opposed to mannish or new woman, but that he was bitterly stated that the men had not heretofore taken sufficient interest in the workings of the church. The meeting adjourned at the call of the chair.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-26
Conflicting Stories Told by Claimants to the
 Estate.
Aued Witnesses Give Evidence of Memory That Is
 Remark ble.
Hopes of the Contestants Are Blasted by the Statements of Mrs.
 MalIOy.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

STOCKTON March 25.-It is doubt full if there has been another legal con- test waged in this State that has de- veloped as many surprises and dramat- ic incidents as has the Kasson estate case, now occupying the attention of Judge Jones, and in which a dozen prominent attorneys have been en- gagged for more than week. It is re- markable in many ways. The wit nesses, though seemingly truthful and sincere, have shown memories that ara most unusual, and evidence given by them have made up stories that are so strangely contradictory as to make ths whole affair appear more like an eX- travagant romance than a collection of queer facts.
 The hopes of the contestants were destroyed when Mrs. Malloy told her story. She declared she was at one time the wife of George M. Kasson, had lived with him during the years these two children were said to have been born, and that she had never given birth to a child by Kasson. She Is a woman of "A years, and she has aston ished everybody by the remarkably clear manner in which she recounted all the principal events of her long life. She was questioned under cross-exam- ination to-day for several hours, but in spite of the efforts of the attorneys who represent the other side to shake her evidence, they have not as yet snapped a single thread in the chain of her story.
 The most important testimony In the case to-day was that of Mrs. Sarah E. Milekin, a cousin of George w. Lindy a claimant in the case, and the puta- tive son of Thomas Lindy. Mrs. Mile kin swore that she frequently saw Lindy at the breast of his mother, Mrs. Lindy.
 A dramatic incident was the identif- cation by Thomas Wilson, S9 years of age, of the family record in the Lindy Bible. He had written the record fifty one years ago. He identified the hand writing as his own, but could not re- member having written 1t, though that fact had already been developed by Lindy's testimony. He was present at the marriage of the Lindys and the Kassons, and knew all about the fam fly affairs. His testimony was very un- favorable to the Lindy claimants.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-26
HOPKINS TOOK
 HIS OWN LIFE Sudden Death of the Philadelphia Banker
 Explained. He Had Loaned Over $6OO,OOO to One Man on Worthless
 Security.
Following This Disclosure the Insti- tution of w which He Was Cash
 fer Suspended.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

PHILADELPHIA, March 25.-The sudden death yesterday of John s. Hopkins, cashier of the Peoples Bank, and the assignment made last night by the Guarantors' Finance Company, were followed to-day by disclosures which showed an important connection between the events.
 The Coroner's investigation this aft ernoon developed the fact hitherto con- cealed by the family that Hopkins had committed suicide by shooting, and an examination of the affairs of the Peo- ple's Bank by its officers resulted in the revelation that Hopkins had during the past two years loaned the banks funds in large amounts to Richard F. Loper, general manager of the Guaran- tors Finance Company. These loans, which remain unpaid and aggregate, it is said, over $600,0OO were made wholly without the knowledge of the officers and directors of the bank
 The securities given by Loper as col lateral for the loans were found, ac- cord1ng to the statement of one of the banks officials, to have very little value. In consequence of these rela- tions the bank closed it's doors to-day indefinitely.
 The State Insurance Commissioner on Wednesday asked the court to appoint a receiver for the GuarantOrs' Compa- n.y., which did an insurance business and it Is believed that Hopkins, on learning that the company could not make good its indebtedness to the bank and knowing that exposure would fol- low an investigation of the Guarantors' affairs, concluded to end his troubles by taking his life.
 It is the general belief in financial circles that the Peoples Bank will pay dollar for dollar to it's creditors. Presi- dent McManeS is reputed to be worth at least $10,000,000, and he is credited with the statement that he would see that no creditor of the bank lost a cent The directors are: James G. Wells Clay Kemble, Allen B. Roorke and John Wiseman. The bank was incor- pOrated in 1870 under the State laws and for years was known as the "Po- litical Bank" because it attended to the financial transactions of nearly every city or State politician of note United States Senator Quay has had extensive dealings with the bank, but a telegram received to-day from Mr. Quay stated that he was not affected in any way by the failure.
 The bank has capital stock of s1 ,500,- 900 and is an official depository for the city and State. The active deposit of the States fund is $505, ,000, and of the State sinking fund there is on deposit about s250,000. City Treasurer Michael says there is $25000 of city money on deposit. this being about 13 per cent of the deposit to which the bank is en- titled by law.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-26
The Wasp This Week.

In the "Plain Talks to Public Charac- ters" in the Wasp of this week, members of the Olympic Club will find a very read able and probably disagreeable address to them through their president. This how ever, is not the only interesting and mo- table feature of the Wasp, for the edi- torials, which are always vigorous and ably written, this week show much thought and are on timely topics and questions that are attracting general at tention. In the Social Side Lights are several new bits of society gossip, and in the Personalities the doingS of the smart set are entertainingly told about. The musicians and others will find Professor Lucchesi's criticisms full of snap. and perhaps more truth than the persons crit icized care to admit. The reader of the Wasps financial articles each week will be able to profit financially thereby should he follow the tips" given. In the old Maids Diary and Under the X-Ray there are much to interest, and as for pictures and cartoons, this weeks Wasp is just full of them.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-26
A Batch of Sentences.

Judge Wallace yesterday sentenced Will liam Hennessy, a lad of 16 years. to inn prisonment at Folsom for ten years. He was convicted of the burglary of d butcher shop at 9O51a Folsom street.
 William Devine. who had pleaded guilty to burglary In the second degree, was given the same term.
 Frank Allen, another boy burglar, re- ceived a sentence of one year to the same institution
 R. Pelligrinni, convicted of stealing a saddle was sentenced to serve one year in San Quentin Prison.
 The other prisoners sentenced were: Glenn Steel, for an assault with a deadly weapon, one year in the County. Jail; ; Peter Reed a petty larceniSt five years at Folsom, and Charles Pamella, thirty days in the County Jail.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-26
WANTED FOR BURGLARY
 AT BELLA VISTA.
Capture at Salinas of an Accused Man Who Jumped" His
 Bail.

BEDDING, March 25.-A short time ago Robert Raper, son of Thomas Raper, prominent farmer of the East Side, was arrested on a charge of burglary pre- ferred by Mrs. Victoria Browning, we'll to-do widow. Raper was released under a S3O0 bond His examination was set for March F, at Bella Vista, but he disap- peared on the 14th, and could not be found on the day of his trial. His bail was de- clared forfeited.
 Raper was subsequently, located at the home of his brother, near Salinas, and on the 20th inst was arrested by the Sheriff of San Benito County. Deputy Constable Parker was detailed to bring the prisoner back, and arrived this morning with Ra- per In charge.
 The prisoner denies that he Is the man wanted and asserts that his name is Charles R. Draper. He declares that he was not implicated in any crime at or near Bella Vista. He was taken to Bella Vista this afternoon to appear before Judge Ferguson.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-26
Calvarian Society.

The Lenten services under the auspices of the Calvarian Societv will be held to- morrow afternoon at the Cathedral. com mencing at p. m. This is the fifth of the six Sundays. Rev. Charles A. Ramm the director will deliver the dis course. his subject being Gods Mercy There will be Stations of the Cross and also benediction. An augmented bat Mater" and "Veni Creator (with the congregation), "Christus Factus Est'' (arranged), male quartet; Pace Dom inc" bass solo and chorus; "Tantum Ergo chorus Capella. The services are atttended by Catholic people gener- ally of the city.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-26
ODD FELLOWS VISIT VALLEJO. Number of Delegates Assist in Con-
 ferrinr Degrees

VALLEJO, March 25.-Grand Patriarch O. w. Erlewine of the Grand Encampment of Odd Fellows, accompanied by Major w H. Sherburne and J. L. Robinette, all of Sacramento, paid an official visit to Mount Moriah Encampment No. 3S this evening. Degrees were conferred and delegations were present from neighbor- ing encampments. George A. Poor came from Bedding to attend the encampment, he being the oldest Odd Fellow in North ern California. To-nght's ceremonies terminated with banquet.
 During the day the delegates visited the navy yard. and on leaving expressed satisfaction that the ships of war were being rapidly placed in fighting trim, should their services be required.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-26
Scholars Debate.

A very interesting debate took place at the Humboldt Evening High School last evening between the pupils of the Senior High School class and the pupils of the Junior High School class. The subject was: Resolved, That San Francisco should own and control it's water supply system The debate was won by the junior class. The speakers were: In the affirmative, c. H. Hincken. G. c. Bennal- lack and C. $. Allison. For the negative
 c. c. Sullivan, J. s. Gaffney and T.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-26
SPOKE ON DOMESTIC RELIGION.
Rabbi Voorsanger Addressed Large
 Gathering in Temple Emanu-El.

Last evening, in Temple Emanuel, Rabbi Voorsanger addressed large con- gregatfon on Domestic Religion, or the Influence of Religion on Homes" In part he said: "One of the most natural desires of man is to live his life without pain and in a fearless manner Those desires are swayed by thoughts of the future, bu, the responsibility which con- in many instances. The comparison of re- ligious systems is worthy of study Many follow beliefs that their mothers have unsatisfed from their own views. We have arrived at a point where we must accept one course or another as under the present system some dissatisfaction must result.
 "We have surrendered many traditions which were dear to our fathers, but We are still making apologies and hiding our real thoughts"
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-26
SEEKING PASTURAGE
 FOR THEIR CATTLE.
Miller 6 Lux Ask for Permission to Ship Ten Thousand Head to
 Nevada.

CARSON, March 25.-The following tele- grams were received at the Governors s office to-day:
 SAN FRANCISCO, March 25 1oaS To Reinhold Sadler. Governor: Secretary of Agriculture authorizes shipment of cattle to Nevada If healthy and your State does not object We want to ship 900 head. Will you allow 1t If they pass inspection?
 MILLER S LUX. Secretary Kelley replied that the Gov ernor was out of town, but would doubt less return to-day. The following was received from Washington:
 WASHINGTON, March 25 To Hon. R. Sader, Governor: Secretary of Agriculture has decided to maintain quaran- tine line as 1t is, but will send inspector to allow healthy cattle from California to be shipped to Nevada with the consent of the latter's authorities and not otherwise He has expressed a desire for Nevada to appoint in spectors to cooperate with those he desig mated because Nevada must assume the re- sponsibility if the cattle are moved into that State. WIILIAM SIEWART-
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-26
CANADIAN PACIFIC WRECK. Two Killed and Twenty Injured in
 an Ontario Disaster.

WINNIPEG, Man, March 25.-A special to the Free Press from Fort William, Ont, says an accident occurred to the second section of the west-bound Cana dian Pacific express at English River to- day. Particulars are not obtainable oW- Ing to the lack of telegraphic facilities. but it is known that two were killed and twenty injured. The train was derailed hY a broken rail.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-26
Seeking a Lost Son.

Chief Lees has received a letter from Mrs. E. A. Morrison of Butte City. Mont. asking him to find her son Jay Morrison. who ran away from home on January % and came to this city. He Is 14 years of age but looks otoer, has dark complexion brown hair, blue eyes. large features and has a scar on his forehead between the eyes.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-26
An Aged Rector Dying.

SANTA ROSA. March 25.-Rev. pr. J. Fl. A. Shepherd, rector emeritus Of the Church of the Incarnation in this city, Is believed to be dying. He is one of the oldest and best known Episcopal clergy men on the Pacific Coast. His health has been failing for several months and his condition Is now considered critical.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-26
Lumber Thieves Sentenced.

CARSON, March 25.-Five defendants in the Fort Halleck cases-Lee Scranton. Patrick and Edward McDermitt and Thomas and James Murphy-who plead ed guilty to the charge of stealing lumber from Fort HaIleck. were to-day sen tenced to pay fine of 500 each.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-26
Yolo Cattle in Demand.

WOODLAND. March 25.-Texas cattle men are buying large numbers of Yolo County cattle for breeding pur- poses. Durhams appear to be most in demand J. F. Gabbart has purchased six carloads of Durham bulls and heifers and shipped them to H. L. Newman's Cow haven Farm, near Fl Paso- The last were shipped on Thursday. They represent the cream of Yolo County herds.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-26
GUATEMALA'S PEACE
 COMMISSIONER IN SAN JOSE.
Dr. Lainfesta Will Compel the Gov ernment of Costa Rica to Arrive
 at an Understanding.

Copyrighted, 1898. by James Gordon Bennett.
 PANAMA, March 25.-I am informed by the Herald's correspondent in Managua, Nicaragua, that pr. Francisco Lafnfiesta, Guatemala's peace commissioner, who was recently in Managua conferring with the Diet, has arrived in San Jose. Costa Rica. While in Managua, Dr. Lainfiesta stated that he would make certain repre- sentations to Costa Rica which will con- pei that Government to arrive at an im- mediate understanding.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-26
NEWSPAPER THIEVES.

A reward of $1O is offered for the arrest and conviction of any person caught stealing copies of this paper from the door, of subscribers.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-26
will Become a Total Wreck

ADEN. Arabia, March 25.-It Is ex- pected that the Peninsular and Oriental stea mship China, which is ashore on AZola Point, near Perrin, will become a total wreck.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-26
REV. J. G. TAYLOR RESIGNS.
Pastor of the First Congregational
 Church to Leave Santa Cruz.

SANTA CRUZ, March 25.-Rev. James G. Taylor, pastor of the First Congre- gational Church, the leading church of this city, has resigned. He will preach his farewell sermon Sunday.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-02-09
A DARkY'S PRIZE MENU.
hut His Friends Weren't Netting Against
Sure Thing.

sure Thing.
Three negroes not long ago made n
bet among themselves that each could
name a supper that would be tetter than
tho others could name. They put up 81
apiece, and the ono that named tho
dishes that would constitute the best
supper should take the So. They drew
straws as to which ones should be the
first and the last to make up the menu
for the imaginary meal The first man
said he couldn't think of anything bet
ter than green's boiled with hog jowl
For side dishes he would take corn
bread, souse, black eyed peas, and wash
them down with buttermilk. The other
two smaclSed their lips.
We'll, for me, said No. 2, I'D
take fried chicken, hot biscuits, buttered
II spread over with preserves den,
n den-let's see-yes, II 'simmon beer
II ginger cakes. -
The mouths of the other two spilled
water, and it was apparent that they
were hungry. 1t came No. 3's time.
IVY. youse niggers don't know
what good, " said he. Tell me, fools,
what's better IL possum baked wild sweet
'tatehs scattered all roun it. swimmin
in de gravy Hey? N den after youse
done nibbled at de bones tell they amt
no more meat ON 'em dere set de water
millyon starin you in de face lik' Hey?"
And with that he started to pick up the
money.
"You leave dat money alone" the
other two yelled in chorus, "Wew arn't
bettin ag' in no sure thing Chicago
Times Herald
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-02-09
BEWARE THE THIN BANANA
II Was Picked Too Soon and WIN Alwaye
Prove Puckery and Sour.

1t Was Picked Too Soon and WIN Aiwayr
Prove Puckery and Sour.
When you are buying bananas, never
purchase the long thin ones unless you
want fruit which will quicker your
mouth. No matter how well ripened
these thin bananas may appear to be
they will always be found both sour and
acrid. This is because the bunch which
contained them was picked too soon
The banana grows fastest at first in
length. When it has reached its full
development i'll that direction, it sud
denly begins To swell and In few days
will double in girth. 1t is at the end Of
this time that it begins to ripen natu.
rally, and the effort of tho banana inn
porter is To have tho fruit gathered at
the last possible moment, and yet before
the ripening has progressed even enough
to tiugo the bright green of the fruit
with yellow. \ difference of "a hours
on the trees at this time will make II
difference in the weight of tho fruit Of
perhaps 20 per cent and all the differ
ence Ill its final flavor. between n puck
cry sour and the sweetness and smooth
ness which are characteristic of the ripe
fruit. To get the bananas to our market
in good condition requires fast steamers,
which must be provided with yentila-
ton and other means of keeping the
fruit from ripening too fast in the hold,
Much of the finest fruit does ripen in
the few days of passage. and this is sold
to hucksters for street sale. New York
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