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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-28
A WITNESS wHo
 DID NOT TESTIFY
Druggist George Beck Is Brought From the
 Mountains by the
Pro5ecutiOn

Day before yesterday Chief of Police Lees sent to Tuolumne County for George Beck, the druggist who was brought into the Botlzin case soon after the defendant was arrested, but for some reason known only to the prosecution the witness was not placed on the stand.
 Beck was employed as clerk in the Baldwin Pharmacy for a long time and while there he became acquainted with Mrs Botkin. F. P. Grey, the clerk in the Owl Drug Store who sold arsenic to Mrs. Botkin, worked with Beck in the Bald win, and while there Beck introduced the defendant to Grey.
 Beck is now assistant foreman of a mine at Quartz Mountain, Tuolumne County, and when he received a message from the prosecution he immediately started for the city, arriving here yester- day morning. He went immediately to Chief Lees private office, where he met the Chief and District Attorney Hosmer. He told of his acquaintanceship with Mrs: Botkin and also that he had introduced her to Grey, his fellow-clerk. After he had finished his statement he was in formed that he would be called to the witness stand, the intention of the prose cution being to emphasize Greys testi- mony as to the sale of the poison and also his Identification of the defendant.
 Beck went to the court room where the trial is in progress, but to his surprise the case was suddenly closed and he was not called upon to testify. After court ad- journed he met Mrs. Botkin in the court room and had a short chat with her,
 Did you come here to testify against me, George?" said Mrs. Botkin.
 "I was summoned by the prosecution" replied Beck, "and I would have told the truth had I been put on the witness stand
 Well, am glad you didn't go on the stand the defendant said, although I know you would not have said anything against me"
 ''Nor could I have said anything for you" replied Beck.
 Mrs. Botkin then changed the conversa- tion, saying:
 'I am sorry to meet you under such unpleasant circumstances, but I have no fears of the result and I hope to see you again under happier conditions
 Beck bade his whilom friend good-by and left the City Hall. He will return to the mountains to-day. It will be re- membered that Beck was mentioned as one of the recipients of Mrs. Botkin's hospitality when she and Cunning were indulging in their seances at 927 Geary street, and he has made several state ments to Chief Lees giving the details of his visits to the defendant
 The day following the discovery that Mrs. Botkin bought arsenic at the Owl Drug Store she admitted having purchased the. poison of Clerk Grey She said she had known Grey for a long time and always bought her drugs of him when he was at the Baldwin, and that she went to him for arsenic to bleach her hats. On the witness-stand she denied the purchase. The prosecution intended to show by Beck that Grey could not pos sibly be mistaken regarding the sale.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-28
INSURGENT SUCCESSES
 ON SEVERAL ISLANDS
Iloilo City Completely Surrounded and at the Mercy of the
 FilipinoS

MANILA, Nov. 25.-On Monday night about o'clock the fleet lying off Man fla signaled, Transports sighted" A boat was dispatched to meet them but long before she was within hailing dis tance the searchlights, whipping across the sea, had picked up the strangers, who sailed up the bay in the path of the light. They proved to be the Valencia and Senator, which left San Francisco on October 19. They brought the fol- lowing troops: The Second Battalion of the First Washington Volunteers, a hundred men from the California Heavy Artillery Volunteers, two assist ant surgeons and several hospital stew ards. Besides these there were the re- cruits, numbering one battalion of the Second Oregon Volunteers and the Third Battalion of the Third United States Artillery.
 Other troops are to follow very short ly in the transports Indiana and Ohio. AS they are supposed to have left with in one week of the Valencia's sailing. they may be expected any day The troops assigned to them are the re- maining battalion of the First Wash ington, two battalions of the Twen- tieth Kansas, the Fifty-frst Regiment Iowa Volunteers, two battalions of Ten nessee Volunteers.
 This will complete the assignment of troops for the Manila expeditionary forces and Eighth Army Corps. It is not likely that more men will be sent unless the present conditions change.
 The rebels have massed large armed forces near Molo and Jaro and can take these places almost without re- sistance. The Spanish General Rios communicated with the rebel leaders on the 18th inst. and proposed that these towns be considered neutral ground provided he withdrew his troops to Iloilo; but the offer was declined H M. $. Plover arrived at Iloilo on the 17th inst. and will protect the British residents if the town be attacked. The rebels are massed in such force that they can easily carry the city, and if they have made an attack it probably has fallen already.
 The guns from the Spanish boat Isla de Luzon have been landed and set up for the defense of the city.
 During last week the Elcano and a small gunboat sailed into Sarsogon, the
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-28

Knight asked him how far it was from Station K to the ferry, and then how Tar from Station Ii. This angered HosineI, who said: We will m now have "; 6n4duen} stumP replied: If you are going to guess you might as well guess we'll"
 Dr. Wolf, the Delaware chemist, was recalled and further questioned as to the difference between lump and powdered arsenic.
 In the midst of his. questioning Knight was interrupted by Hosmer and shouted to him with his revel Derating voice, St down; I am going to have my say to the court, if it takes all summer.
 Hosmer-Why don't you try this case decently?
 Knight-You try it decently.
 Thus the amenities of the trial
 The afternoon session was 'brle1 one: Peter A. Gillin, policeman, was the nrst witness called. He said that when he served the subpoena on pr Ierrili ne told him voluntarily that he could nqI 1q recall when he attended Mrs. Botk1n. lie said there was apparently nothlnS lIe matter with her and he did not expect to collect his fee, hence his neglect 10 enter
 With this MT. Hosmer said: We rest, thus completing the case of the prosecu- tion.
 determine what time the steamer Far allon left Eureka on June l.. He finally fixed it as about a. m.
 Mrs William H. Roberts, sister of Mrs. Botkin, was the last witness of the de- fense. She testified that she remembered the Columbia opera troupe leaving Eu- reka on the steamer Farallon;, They played there two nights, and on the l6th; the last night they were there, she and her sister made up their minds at the last moment to go. They could not secure seats and were unable to attend. She said Mrs Botkin did not leave the house that day or night.
 That's our case,' said Knight.
 It was decided to defer the arguments until to-day Attorney general White of Delaware will open for the prosecution He will be followed this afternoon by George Knight for Mrs Botkn. It is eX- pected that this will consume the greater part of the day. Should it do so Senator Frank McGowan will make the final plea MT. Hosmer will make the closing argu- ment. The case will go to the jury to- morrow afternoon or early on Friday.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-28

During the course of the meal the band from the United States ship Balti- more discoursed patriotic and other airs in the compound.
 In accordance with the wishes of the guests there was no formal speech making, Consul Williams at the close of the repast making a few felicitous remarks appropriate to the occasion, and British Consul Ramsden, in pro- posing the toast The President of the United States" also said a few pleas ant things.
 On Monday next there will be another spread, at which Admiral Dewey will preside, the guests including all the members of the Loyal Legion now in Manila
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-28
STRIKE IN A COPPER MINE. Five-Foot Vein of Ore Opened in the
 Leola, Near Mount Tacoma.

TACOMA, Dec. N.-News that a big strike has been made at the Leola cop per mine has just reached Tacoma. Sev- eral days ago a solid five-foot vein of ore was opened just few feet below the surface It runs 20 per cent pure copper and carries twenty ounces of silver and Several veins ramify on the property, which is owned by Tacoma capitalists. The mine is located in the eastern part Tacoma, on Canada Creek. The forma- tion is practically identical with that in the Cornwall copper fields, and the ore can be mined very cheaply.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-28
TIE FINGER OF
 SUSPICION

Continued from First Page.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-28
THANKSGIVING DAY
 OBSERVED AT MANILA
Distinguished Englishmen Join With Americans in Hearty Cele-
 bratiou

MANILA, P. l.. Nov. 25.-Thanksgiv- ing day was both observed and cele- brated in this city yesterday, not only by 15,000 Americans, but also by the British and many other foreign resi-
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-28
Found Dead in a Cabin.

FORT BRAGG, Dec 2. = Lena Way, otherwise known as Rosie O'Grady, was supposed that she committed suicide. Her parents reside in Humboldt County
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-05
Didn't Know Her Name.

A funny story comes from the court house. A short time since well.known citizen applied to Probate Judge Gib- bons for marriage license for himself.
 The ever-accommodating judge pulled
 down big book and proceeded to issue
 the required document. All went along
 smoothly until it came to filling the blank with the name of the prospective brides name, and turning to the would be groom, the judge asked the young lady's name. To his surprise, the ap- plicant replied that he didn't know.
 WhereupoA, the groom elect went into the treasurer's office adjoining, and &C., costed Captain Ben Schuster thus {: "SChuster, what is the name of the young lady to whom I am to be mar ried this evening"" The urbane cap tain didn't know. District Attorney Ruiz, who knows everybody. was next appealed to, but he was not Tn posses sion of the desired information. Sol Earth happened along at this time, but he didn't know the young lady's name. The combined official and clerical force around the court house was unable to help the poor fellow out of his embar- rassing situation. Finally, the groom to-be mounted horse and rode up the river three or four miles to the resi- dence of an aunt of the proposed bride and secured the desired information. Returning with it to the court house, Judge Gibbons was enabled to complete the document; the license was issued, and "they were married and lived hap pily ever afterward."
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-05
"INGOMAR." 7"
Dramatic Entertainment Last
 Monday Evening.

The St. Johns Dramatic association gave an entertainment in Assembly hall last Monday evening. Long before the curtain rose the spacious hall was crowded, there not being even standing room. The play was that standard, fve-act drama, Ingomsr, the Barbar- ian." The members of the association. one and all, acquitted themselves very creditabIy. The performance ran smoothly from beginning to finish, and was marked by the absence of those long and tiresome waits between acts, usually characteristic of an amateur performance.
 As to the individual acting. that of Miss Maud Sherwood, as Parthenla. was as finished a performance as was ever given in St. Johns. While some of our readers might think as Miss Sherwood is so we'll and favorably known to the people of St. Johns. that they can see nothing but merit Tn her acting, because she belongs us; never thsless, her rendition of this difficult role was excellent, and would be highly merltorious under any circumstances. The acting of Mrs. Charlotte Sherwood, {, as Actea, was fully up to what might be expected of that talented lady. and | Miss Sarah Butler, as Theano, was eX- celIent. MT. Ben Rlchey, as Ingomar, dld better, probably, than on any pre- yious effort he has made in St. Johns. The manner in which the play ran throughout the performance was man. Hesitation of the labor of MT. Richey in preparing for it's production that was probably as much to his credit as hIs excellent acting. MT. J. NJ. Richey as Alastor, MT. J. N. Haywood as Polydor, MT. Marinus Christensen as Myron, and MT. John T. Patterson as the Ti- march, did excellentIy. All the minor parts, which were in the hands of the younger members of the association, were well rendered, and showed the pa tient training of the manager of the Dramatic association.
 By a preconcerted arrangement, a
 
 large number of the ladies in the audi encs removed their hats and bonnets during the performance. While this is intended as courtesy to those occupy ing the rear seats, it has another good reason for It's adoption. IL certainly rendered the ladies observing the new movement more attractive. and was in no sense displeasing. We give the new our unqualified endorsement and hope it's observance may become general.
 The Dramatic association will repeat the performance thls (Saturday) even ing, at Assembly hall, for the benefit of the Sunday school conference. We hope the association may be greeted with as large and appreciative audience as it's merits deserve.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-05
LIEUT.. SARGENT.
Extract from Ihe Preface Of
 Ixis Latest Book.

Lieutenant Herbert F. Sargent quar- termaster of the Second Cavalry, U. s. A., stationed at Fort Wingate, has re- gently published another volume of his Napoleon Campaigns series. This, the latest, is entitled, "The Campaign of Marengo." It is destined to be as suc- cessful as Lieutenant Sargent's initial work, Napoleon Bonaparte's First Campaign. The following bit of phiIos- ophy is from the preface of "The Cam paign of Marengo:"
 Ut is written in 8 certain book, with which most of us are familiar, that day will come | when there shall be no more wars. But that time is far distant. When the laws of human society change, wars may cease, but not till then Allaround us is strife; the weak are ever falling | before the strong. The grass takes i;s strength | from the soil and air, and each blade struggles | for food and light with it's neighbor The beast consumes the grass, and man destroys the beast. We struggle on, contending with one another and with the world, and encountering defeat and death when we meet a stronger power han ourselves. Such is Natures stera law It reg ulates the life of the worm that crawls at our feet governs the actions of men, and determines the destinies of peoples The conclusion is therefore reached that until man can rise above this law, the time will not come when there shall be no further need of armies, and when war shall be no more.
 'No country has ever become great without soldiers. They lay the foundations of nations In the history of svery great people there is & record of battles fought and battles won. At Lexington, at Bunker Hill, ct Gettysburg, men died that nation may live. Is it any wonder that we should be proud of our profession? Whoever has heart says Won der Goltz, feels it beat higher and become enthusiastic for the profession of the soldier Napier says: War is heCondition of the world. From man to the smallest insect. all are in strife; and the glsry of arms, which cannot be obtained without the exercise of honor, fortitude, courage, obedience modesty and temperance, excites the brave mans patriotism. and is chastening corrective for the rich mans pride'
 "We cannot know whether we shall be called upon to fight for our country. we may be called or not, but we shall deserve no less the gratitude of our countrymen, if we remain always ready Wars have been necessary in the p-st, they will be necessary In the future.
 Man needs must fight
 To make true peace his own;
 He needs must combat might with might.
 Or might would rule alone
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-05
A Crown PIanO.

Miss Annie Creaghe is in receipt of an elegant musical instrument of the latest and most up-to-date pattern. It is ''Crown" piano, manufactured by George P. Bent, of Chicago. and was purchased in that city and shipped di- rect from the factory to this place. The particular features of the magnificent instruments is that besides being a very fine-toned piano, it also has attach ments, whereby perfect limitations can be produced of almost every kind of Instrument, from jewsharp to a full brass band, by simply placing the ped als and changing the stops. We con- gratulate the charming young lady on the possession of this remarkably fine instrument. MT. Creaghe says he was handsomely treated by MT. Bent, the manufacturer, during the negotiations pending the purchase. and wonld most cheerfully recommend the Grown" pl- ano and those who manufacture and Sell 1t in the city of Chicago.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-05
Aids to Success.
Range News.l

Range NSWSs A leading stockman in discussing the causes of his success calls attention to the many ways in which patrons of the stock growing industry may increase their gains.
 One of the most important of these Is the construction of reservoir to catch and store storm waters in localities not already supplied with drinking places for stock. With a team or two and some well planned effort a stock man may in the winter, when other work is not pressing, throw up a dam which will hold waiter during the greater part of the pear. If this relieves his cattle from the necessity of travel ing long distances between grass and water it is favorable to their fuller growth and development and therefore is good investment.
 Another way is by killing off animals of prey or those injurious to the range. Of the former class, lions, bears and wolves are the most troublesome while prairie dogs take preeminence in the latter.
 Too many stockman seem to think it too much trouble to seek the destruct- ion of beasts of prey unless there is a bounty to be gained. These animals if unmolested increase rapidly. If stock men, however, make persistent effort to kill them they are not unlikely to seek another habitat where conditions are more favorable.
 Not the least important means of in- creasing ones returns is in selling of surplus cattle. The stockman who never sells COW or heIfer lest g neigh Dor might get more than his share of the range is beating against wind and tide. The range is not what it was fifteen or even ten years ago and over stocking the grazlng area is sure avenue to loss through reduced increase and deterioration of cattle. The ad- vantage to be gained by supplying plenty of salt, by providing ample past ure area for use in holding cattle while gathering, by the use of good horses and the employment of reliable and capable men, is patent to all. h fact there is as great need for the exercise of good judgment in the cattle business as in any other calling or industry.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-05
OVeFSOn-Jar

A very quiet wedding was celebrated last Sunday at the residence of the brides parents, in this city, those pres cut being only the immediate relatives of the parties to the nuptial contract. The bride was Miss Annie. daughter of pr. and Mrs. Charles Jarvis, and the groom was Mir. Davld P. Overson. Both of these young people have lived in this community ever since they were very small children, and, of course, every one feels sn interest in them, The HERALD, in common with all their friends, wis he's them long and happy married life.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-05

best friend of paper is the man who is willing to pay for everything he gets just like the editor is expected to do when he goes to store to make pur- chase. Just notice who makes the loudest kick about his local paper, and nine chances to one he does not take the paper at all. or if so, is far in arrears on payment. The newspaper is photo grapher of the business and enterprise of any community, and the most prog ressive people are those who announce their business in print"
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-05
OUR TERRITORY.
News Notes From All SectiOus
 of Arizona.


 Yuma has lady physician-Dr. Jo- sephine Woods.
 Thomas Hughes has been appolnteu postmaster at Tucson
 Judge Eb Williams has been ap' pointed court commissioner at Nogaies'
 Governor McCord has gone to Wash ington on oficiaI business of the terrl- tory.
 Not enough wheat laised in Ora ham county to supply the local demand for flour.
 Charles Bowman. of Tucson, it is said, will be assistant United States district atto,ney.
 Parker, the Prescott murderer, will hang. the supreme court having de- cided that h. had a far trial.
 Mrs. A. F. Banta has returned to her home in Prescott. She has been teach ing school a. Pinedale, Navajo county.
 Dr. Kaynor v h0 was injured in the Johnson house ire, Prescott, died from hls injuries on last Friday afternoon.
 The Grahau Guardian proposes to print an Illustrated edition of that ex- cellent newspaper in the near future.
 Colonel A C. Brodie, of Prescott, of- fers his service to organize the First Arizona cavalry, ID case of war with Spain.
 J. c. Martin. editor of the Prescott Journsl-Miner, b-s been appointed Ie- ceiver of public moneys at the Prescott land office.
 An stten1pt vas made to assassinate Lieutenant Cordier, of the Cuban army in Prescott, lest week. The assassin fired pistol.
 NIT. W. B. Kelley, junior editor of the Arizona Bulletin WAS married to Miss Ruth Guernsey, of Solomonville. on the 22d inst.
 H.J. Ramer, of Canyon creek. GiIa county. has been awarded medal for being the star liar Of his neighborhood. Mir. Ramer's speciality is bear stories.
 Jerry Sullivan, well-known cattle man of Yavapai county, was recently fined $56 by Glendale justice for leav- ing two head Of dead cattle unburied.
 The case agalnst ex-Judge Cuff, of Graham county, was dismissed by the supreme court. That tribunal decided that the lower court erred in refusing to sustain 8 demurrer.
 John ArnstrOng. formerly private secretary to Governor Hughes, died at Cairo, Illinois, a week ago of pneumo- mia. Deceased was, subsequent to leav- ing Arizona, employed on the leading eastern papers. He was an unusually bright young man and during his stay in Arizona made many warm friends.
 Cattle On the ranges surrounding Sol- omonville are reported to not be in a very good condition. A good many of the cows are getting very poor. and many owners have been driving herds to the mountains during the last ten days. It is also noted that some of the cattle are afflicted with what the cattle men call 'jim-jams,' and pr. Norton, the veterinary surgeon, has been com municated with and requested to come and make an nvestigation.-Bulletln. Don't TObaceo Spit and smoke Your Life Away. To quit toHagco easily and forever, be mag Bac, the wouder-vogizol hat makes weak men teed Booklet and sample free. Address skrvf ffr,sr D. H.i,.prr r-r..-
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-05
Free Pills,

Send your address to H. E, Bucklen & Co.,, Chicago, and get free sample box of Dr. Kings New Life Pills. A trial will convince you oftheir merits. These pills are easy in action and are partic- ularly effective in the cure of con sumption and sick headache. For malaria and liver troubles they have been proved invaluable. They are guaranteed to be perfectly free from every deIeterious substance and to be purely vegetable. They do not weaken by their action. but by giving tone to stomach and bowels greatly invigorate the system. Regular size 25c. per box. Sold by St. Johns Drug company.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-05

Charles Carter, of Aztec, New Mexico charged with grand larceny, had hear ing before Justice Platt last Monday. He was held to appear at the next term of the district court. Bail was fixed at $l 900, in default of which he was re- nanded to the custody of the sheriff.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-05

A very large congregation was in at tendance at 9hs services in the Mormon church here last Sunday afternoon. The principal speaker was Apostle John W. Taylor, of Salt Lake City. He is 6 very forcible and entertaining speaker. Apostle John Henry Smith was also present and spoke few words and also pronounced the benediction. President II. K. Udall presided at the meeting.