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The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16
Would Insure Abundant Crops in the San
 Joaquin.
Fields in Condition to With stand a Few More Days
 of Drought.
Damage to Fruit by the Frost Not So Great as Was
 Feared.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

STOCKTON, March 15.-According to special messages received by the Mail to-day from many points in this county and from Modesto and Oakdale in Stanislaus County, there is still good chance of frst-rate crops of grain in this part of the San Joaquin Valley. In almost every instance the statement IS made that grain is still able to stand lew days more of drought, and pro- Vlded there is some rain within the next week or ten days there will be more than an average crop. As a result of the Irost night before last apricots were Killed at Linden. and it did some dam age to that fruit at Acampo. It rained a little Tn Stockton to-day and large nakes Of snew fell, though not enough to cover the ground.
 FRESNO, March 15.-This mornings Ialn1all or nearly quarter of an inch mas added greatly to the crop prospects or Fresno County, but still leaves them Tn such condition that the final outcome oepehds upon future showers The ground has not been wet a sufficient depth to assure the maturity of more tnan small percentage of the grain without more rain. If abundant show CTS come during the next few weeks there will be fair yield of grain. though not nearly as good as was ex pected early in the season. The dam age done to fruit by the frost of Sun day night has not been great, though the total loss of apricots and early peaches is reported in some localities InlS JOSS IS not general and will prob ap!y pc less than was at first reported.
 SACRAMENTO, March IS. 5.-The north winds during the past week have caused the farmers in this vicinity some anxiety. Not that the growing gram has as yet been injured, but the drying effects of these winds leave the ground less fortified against any lack or rain later in the season. The grain IS so far advanced that the ground is pretty well protected from the sun, and but for the drying winds the outlook, for good crops in Sacramento and the counties north would be quite satis- factory. While rain is not just now a necessity, still, it would do a great deal of good, and two or three inches would be very welcome to the farmers. There have been light frosts in the last two nights, but it is not thought that serious injury, if any, has been done to the fruit crops. Almond, cherry and apricot trees have been in blossom for three weeks, and the indications are that the fruit crop will be heavy. Of course, all depends on the weather for the next few weeks, for if a hard frost should come the whole aspect of things would be changed
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16
Physicians Investigate as to the Sanity of
 Mccarthy.
Upon Their Report Will He Be Hanged or Granted
 Communication.
Fourth Time the Murderer Has Ree,, Examined by a Special
 Commission.
Special Dispatch to The Call.


 SAN QUENTIN PRISON, March 15.- Dennis Mccarthy, the man who killed George Fox of Santa Rosa, was ex- amined to-day by three of the States physicians to ascertain whether the murderer is an isnbecile or not, and whether justice would be subserved by the inf1iction of the death penalty.
 Mccarthy is condemned to die on the scaffold on April s, and there are seri- ous doubts as to his sanity. Four times have doctors appointed by Governor Budd been sent to the penitentiary to examine the murderer, and in each in- stance they have failed to arrive at a conclusion.
 To-day pr. W. A. Hatch of the Stockton Insane Asylum, Dr. E. M. Os- born of the Glen Ellen Home for Fee ble Minded and Dr. A. M. Gardener of the Napa Insane Asylum. visited the penitentiary, intent upon thoroughly examining the condemned man and re- porting the result of their investigation to Governor Budd. In their hands lies the fate of Mccarthy.
 If they decide that he Is possessed of a clear mind and only shamming in sanity and so report to the Governor. that official will not again interfere
  the doctors report that Mccarthy IS an imbecile the Governor will again re- prieve the murderer or commute ms sentence to life imprisonment.
 The physicians had the unfortunate man before them to-day and spent a number of hours questioning and ex- amining him. What the result or their inspection was they did not say.
 Mccarthy has a soft spot on his skull, sn1, will into epileptic fits.
 For many weeks he was given em- ployment in the prison hospital, where he would be under the watchful eyes of Prison Physician w. M. Lawlor, so that that official might determine whether the murderer was really insane or merely shamming.
 The crime for which Dennis Mc- Carthy is awaiting execution was con- mitted on June %, 1895, when he killed George Fox near Santa Rosa. He was tried and convicted and sentenced to be hanged in San Quentin Penitentiary on January 31, 1896. but the order of court was stayed b~ an appeal to the Supreme Court.
 After the higher court affirmed the verdict of the Superior Court of Santa Rosa McCarthy was taken back to the scene of his crime from San Quentin and resentenced to be hanged on April Is, 1S97
 Friends of the condemned man brought McCarthy's case to the atten- tion of Governor Budd. They claimed that he was an epileptic and conse- quently not fit subject to die upon the gallows.
 Their claims were supported by the prison officials and the Governor grant ed a reprieve until October 15 last. On October 13 the Governor again post poned the execution until April 8, 1898, and upon the State physicians report will hinge McCarthy's fate.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16
California Delegation Has Decided Upon Federal
 Positions.
Jake Shaen for Assistant Ap- praiser and Harry Morse
 for Marshal.
Representative Loud Will Continue to Act Independent of the Cau-
 GUS of Colleagues.
Special Dispatch to The Call.
Call Office, Riggs House,

Sdli OlIlce, IllSSS I1OUSe,
 Washington, March 15.
 number of Federal appointments are being considered by the California delegation. The Call correspondent learned tonight that Jake Shaen will be made Assistant Appraiser of Mer- chandise at San Francisco. Colonel Bonesell of Los Angeles has been de- cided on for manager of the National Soldiers Home at Santa Monica Chair man Hull of the Military Affairs Com mittee of the House, who has hereto fore supported Colonel Smedberg of San Francisco, has signified to the Cal lforn1a delegation his willingness to appoint Colonel Bonesell
 The appointment of a pension agent at San Francisco and a marshal for the Northern District of California and register and receiver of the Land Office at San Francisco are soon to be made. It is understood that Representative Loud is in favor of Colonel B. T. Smith of San Francisco for pension agent and Harry Morse for marshal Senator Perkins says he will, as usual invite Congressman Loud to participate in the next caucus to be held by the delega- ton to consider these appointments, but 1t is doubtful whether Loud will join his colleagues.
 Perkins intimated tonight that If Loud felt disposed to join his col leagues of the delegation in a caucus his recommendation of men to fill these two offices would probably be needed by his associates. Loud, how ever, feels that he has not been treat ed with proper consideration in the past, and as he has already secured several good Federal appointments, without calling upon his associates to join him in the recommendation, he will probably choose to continue his independent course
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16
MAY PURCHASE
 THE O'HIGGINS.
The United States Conducting Some Successful Negotiations
 With Chile.

WASHINGTON, March 15.-Orders have been issued by the Navy Depart ment to the battle-ship Oregon direct ing her departure from San Francisco March 19. and that she proceed with dispatch around the Horn to Key West. Photographic orders were sent this morning to San Francisco detaching Captain A. H. Mccormick from com mand of the battle-ship and transfer ring Captain c. E. Clark from the com mand of the monitor Monterey to his place on the Oregon. McCormick's de- tachment is due to recommendation of the Board of Medical Survey, which found that he was physically incapaci- tated for duty on account of nervous prostration
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16
Los Angeles Fiesta.

LOS ANGELES. March 15.-The conn., mittee having in charge the arrangement of a programme for the Fiesta held an- nually in this city has presented the fol- lowing programme for the celebration of this year: The Fiesta will open on Tues day evening, May 3. with a grand mas querade ball. On Wednesday afternoon will be a grand street masquerade, in which prizes will be given. A grand con- cert will be held on Wednesday evening"
 On Thursday the races and athletic sports will take place, and on that evening will be the grand night parade of floats, em- blematic of the "Stories of Gold" Friday will be floral day, with water carnival
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16
GAMBLERS RETURNING.
Steamship Rosalie Brings Men Down
 From Skaguay.

SEATTLE, March 15.-The steamship Rosalie from Alaska reached this port shortly before midnight. being the last vessel to leave Skaguay. Captain O'Brien confirms the report that United States Marshal McInnis, aided by the citizens of Skaguay, closed the gam bling dens and ordered confidence men to leave town. Martial law has since prevailed.
 Major Anderson of the Federal troops suggested to Uuited States Commis- sioner Smith that it was the duty of the Government to stop the various games. MT. Smith accordingly issued an order to that effect, and with the citizens committee of 1O1 insisted upon the gamblers leaving town. In conse- quence of this order the Rosalie brought number to Seattle tonight, who were among PIT who had signed the notice threatening the citizens.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16
GUESTS WILL VISIT
 BLOOMING ORCHARDS.
San Jose Invites Visitors From Far and Near to Partake of Her
 HoSpita1itv

SAN JOSE. March 15.-At a meeting this evening of the committee recently appointed to arrange for a bud and blos- som carnival it was decided to invite wis., itors to this city and courry on Saturday
 March 26, to see the magniicence of thou sands of acres of blooming orchards. Prune buds are further advanced than usual and by March 26 orchards will be in full blossom. Owing to the short time in which to make preparations the bud and blossom carnival was postponed un- til next spring, when one of the greatest fetes ever witnessed will be held here.
 Excursion trains will be run from San Francisco and other bay points on Satur- day, March 26, and it is expected thou riages will be at the depot to meet all trains and visitors will be driven through the orchards. Luncheon will be supplied and the guests otherwise entertained. A fund will be raised by subscription among business men to advertise the event and a committee was appointed to procure re- duced rates from the railroad company.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16
SUITS TO RECOVER LANDS.
Special Attorney Call to Begin Ac- tions Against the South
 arm pociAo

LOS ANGELES, March 15.--J. H. Call, special attorney of the Government in charge of the cases against the Southern Pacific Railway Company in the over Tapping land grant suits, has just re- turned from Washington prepared to be- gin and prosecute several new suits on the same lines as the one won recently, affecting the old Atlantic and Pacific grant. He will also endeavor to recover lands sold by the railroad before the de- cision, and which he is convinced was sold to others than bona-fde settlers. He will attempt to get favorable decision in the case affecting the Texas Pacific tween this city and Yuma Ariz. A de- cision in suit affecting lands between Needles and Mojave is expected soon.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16
Two Winning Favorites.

NEW ORLEANS, March 15.-Mazeppa and Mount Washington were the winning favorites to-day. Weather fine, track fast. Results:
 One mile, selling, Joe Shelby won. Ben Frost second, Ben Walker third Time, 1:42
 Four furlongs, two-year-olds, Freehand won, Dolly Regent second, Nellie Prince third. Time, :49.
 Six furlongs. selling, Mazeppa won, Mag gie $ second, Uncas third. Time 1:15
 One and an eighth miles. handicap, over four hurdles, Brakeman won. Partnar second, Arezzo third. Time, 2:04A.
 One mile, selling, Mount Washington 1:43.
 One and an eighth miles, selling, Doro- thy III won, Elyria second, Bizarre third. Time; 1:55.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16

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The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16
ORDERED TO RUSH
 WORK AT PORTLAND.
Hurry Up in Completing the New Torpedo Boats.

PORTLAND, March 15.-The Wolff 6 Zwicker Iron Works to-day received orders from the Navy Department to rush work on torpedo boats Nos. 12 and 13, which are under construction at their shipyards in this city. The boats are now almost ready to be launched, and it is probable they can be com pleted within two months. The plans and model for the third torpedo boat, No. 20, to be constructed by Wolff & Zwicker, are ready, but the plates for the hull have not yet been completed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16
SCHOONER NOMAD
 NOT YET REPORTED.
Anxiety Over the Non-Arriva1 of the Vessel at Seattle Is
 Increasinp

SEATTLE, March 15.-Anxiety Is in creasing over the non-arrival of the four masted schooner Nomad. She left Shang- hai on December ' for Puget Sound and has not since been reported. The uncer- tainty as to the fate of her husband and three grown children who were on the vessel Is telling on the physical and men tai condition of Mrs. J. w. McAlop, wife of the captain, who resides in Seattle.
 If the Nomad has not been lost one of the most plausible explanations of her disappearance is that she has been driven of steamers. Possibly she may have lost some of her masts and rigging, which would delay her progress but not neces- Sarily prove disastrous
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16
CoUNTERFEITERs CAPTURED.

LOS ANGELES, March 15.--The Police Department has captured q couple of counterfeiters and their outfits, together with large amount of counterfeit coin. The men are Ed Rogers of Portland, Or, for some time. Besides the dies, molds, crucibles and other implements, the. de- tectiyes found room full of merchan- disc, which had been purchased with the spurious money. The coins are very fine counterfeits.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16
MIME. DREYFUS' PETITION. Asks That She Be Permitted to
 Share Her Husbands Exile.

NEW YORK, March 15.-A Paris cable says that the Government has been peti- toned by Mime. Dreyfus for permission to share her husbands exile. She under takes to submit to the same disciplinary regime as does her husband.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16
Swell Living Pictures.

in the evening, and Saturday morning the Queen win receive the school children.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16

NEW YORK, March 15.-Living pie lures, in winch. some of the most fashion able women posed, were presented last night in the ball room of the Waldorf Astoria for the benefit of the Society of Decorative Art. The sensation of the evening was the tableau "Coons," after Kemble, in which Mrs. Frederick Geb- hardt and Miss Morris were veritable negreSSeS.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16
ADVERTISEMENTS

No woman has
 the right to be a h e lple S s, sick, nervous, fir e tfuI burden to her hus- band. If she Is, it is due to her own ignorance or neg lect. If she will take proper care of herself and look after the health of
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16

Nearly a quarter of all cases of in- sanity are hereditary.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16

tempt, obloquy, disgrace and shame, and to his (plaintiff' damage in the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars.
 Wherefore, by reason of the premises and the damage thereby, plaintiff prays for the recovery of fifty thousand dollars damages and costs of suit.
 A H. JARMAN and EDWIN A. NIrII nnN n+tnrra,,s fn1 rnla tiff
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16

That plaintiff was duly elected to the Common Council of the said city of San Jose In the year 1885 and continued in said office for the period of two years.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16

That by reason of the false, defama- tory, unprivileged and malicious words of and concerning plaintiff, as aforesaid
 plaintiff herein has been exposed to hatred contempt, obloquy, disgrace and shame, and to his (plaintims) damage in the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16

That the said words are false, malicious and defamatory, and were spoken of and concerning the plaintiff
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
GerIGang'S Prohibition of Amtri-
 can Fruits Modified
SAN JOSE SCALE EXCLUDED
But All Healthy American Pro-
 ducts will be Admitted
Prompt and Vigorous Action by This Government Secured Another Conssructio on Upon a Regulation Damaging tC Exporters.

Washington, Feb. 10.-The state de- partment today sent to the senate the correspondence with Germany regard ing the exclusion of American fruit, It shows that Ambassador White and the state department both took vigor- ous and prompt steps on learning of Germany's action and that Germany disavowed any intention to avert competition, saying it merely intended to prevent the introduction of infected apples into Germany.
 Secretary Sherman sums it up by saying: From this it will be seen that the action of this government and by its diplomatic representatives at Berlin for the protection of all legiti- mate commercial and exporting inter ests inJuriously affected by German prohibition, was prompt and effective and that as the matter stands the ad- mission of American fruit into Ger many has been secured in all cases save where the actual existence of the San Jose insect upon fruit or packi1gs thereof is ascertained."
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
1897 PROFITS, SLIGO, 1000.
Quinlan's Bad Loans a BagateIle to
 the Chemical Bank.

New York, Feb. 10.-George G. Williams, president of the Chemical National bank, when asked this fore noon whether there were any further developments in the Quinlan-Silver- Grable matter, said:
 ''We have been perfectly frank in taking the public into our confidence and telling them of our losses through MT. Quinlan's loans. It is no more than right that the public should look at the other side of the account, which is that our profits the past year were over S1,1OO,O0O, and that we can soon make up these losses and still have a handsome investment for the fortunate stockholders
 Mr. Williams added that this would be the last communication he would make to the press. He thought it was unfair to himself, to the bank and to the stockholders to agitate further a question which everybody understood and about which there was nothing else to add of interest to any one, as far as he knew.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
WORDEN'S PLEA FOR MERCY
No Action Taken Upon It Yet by Gov
 ernOr Budd.

San Francisco, Feb. Ex-Governor Budd has as yet taken no official cog nizance of the confession and plea for mercy by Salter D. Worden. Before it was presented he had reprieved the death sentence of the condemned man, postponing the date of execution from February Il to June IT. This was chiefly for the purpose of giving sev- eral medical experts an opportunity of examining into Worden's mental condition, a plea of insanity having been set up by his counsel. His vol untary confession is regarded as vir- tual abandonment of this plea and it is on his personal appeal for elem ency that the governor is now eX- pected to act.
 The prevailing impression is that Worden will not die on the gallows, but will receive a communication to life imprisonment. Harry Knox. Complen, Hatch and other members of the American Railway Union, whom Worden's confession duplicates in the Yolo trest1e train wreck which caused the death of Engineer Clark and three United States soldiers, persist in their denials of his statement.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
GIRL TRIES TO DIE,
Mamie Webber, 16 Yearc Old, Swal-
 lows Carbolic Acid.

Chicago, Feb. 10.-Mamie Weh5er, 16 years old, of 1915 West Fifty-ninth street, went to Wells drug sto-e, Hal sted and Fifty-ninth streets at 6 o'clock last evening and bought 10 cents worth of carbolic acid. Return ing home she met her sister in the parlor and said:
 q an- going to kill myself"
 She then swallowed the contents of the bottle, her sister looking upon the proceeding as a joke. Mamie soon began to cry with the pain of the burning in her mouth and threat. Her sister saw the label on the bottle and called in Dr. McCandless of 1043 West Fifty-ninth street, who gave antidotes for the poison. Mamie said she took the poison on account of her home life being uncongenial and her own con- duct unsatisfactory. She was taken to the Erglewood Union hspital. Her recovery is doubtful.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
QUARREL ENDS IN HOMICIDE
Brothers-in-Law Settle a Family Dis
 pute With Fists.

New York, Feb. 1O.-John McGlue of Jersey City quarreled with his wife last night, and she left her home and went to the residence of her sister, Mrs. James Scanlan. McGue shortly after went to nearby saloon, where he met Seaman and had a dispute with him. Several blows were struck and the ment went out on the side walk to fight it out. McGlue knocked Scanlan down twice, Scanlan strik ng on his head the second time. He did not get up and it was found that he was dead. McGlue was arrested.
 Among the witnesses of the battle was Edward Quinn. He says that when the men began to fight Mrs. McGlue endeavored to separate them. Mrs. Scanlan, however, told her to go away, or she would give her what "Jim was giving John.''