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The San Francisco call., 1898-01-27
4 TRAGEDY AT
 ANGELS CAMP Half Breed Indian Gets His Death Wound in
 Chinatown.
The Victim Makes No Outcry, and Is Found Dying on
 the Street.
Stabbed in the Neck by Another Red Man, Whom the Officers
 Are Trailing.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

ANGELS CAMP, Jan. 26.-Last night about 9 o'clock a half-breed Indian named Elmer Reed was found on the streets in Chinatown in a dying cOndi- tion. The person who found him made his ghastly discovery known at once, and in a very short time there were fully 300 men on the scene. The Indian lived only few moments after being found. Nobody knew how the dead man received his wound, nor who inflicted it.
 An examination of the premises by the Coroner and the jury sworn in to investigate the matter revealed the fact that the Indian received his fatal wound in Chinese house on the south side of the street leading to the cala- boose. The first trace of blood was dis covered in front of the door, and from there a red line marked the sidewalk for a distance of over 100 feet, leading toward Main street, with here and there pool of blood in the street. The imprint of his bloody fingers was found on an awning post in front of the Chi nese store. and pile of lumber in front of an adjoining building was covered with blood.
 The trail of gore was followed to a new building recently erected. Here 1t was that the wounded man crossed the SlASGl dllu lSll QOWIl dIlu QleO. ne was evidently making his way to Main street, but his life blood poured out too freely. and it is believed he became too weak and reeled and fell where found. During his movements on the street he made no outcry and nobody save the party who cut him knew of what had transpired till the body was found
 After the remains were viewed by the Coroner's jury. the body was removed to the Morgue. where a further exam ination of the body was made It was found that there was a small knife wound in the neck, and it was evident ly produced with short-bladed pocket knife. the wound not being more than an inch and a half in depth. The caro- tid artery was severed, producing death
 At the inquest held to-day an Indian held as a witness made a full state ment of the killing, saying that an h. dian suspected of the murder was the guilty party. The officers have gone to his rendezvous to make the arrest and he will probably be in the tolls of the law soon.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-27
UNION PAcIFIc TRAINS
 TO MAKE FAST TIME.
Improved Passenger Service to Go Into Effect on the SHth Of
 FebruGry

OMAHA. Jan. 26.-On February there will be a complete reorganization and i'm provement of the passenger train service of the reorganized Union Pacific Railroad Two handsomely appointed trains to run between Chicago and Denver via the Northwestern and the Union Pacific Rail- roads will be placed in service, and the running time of all the express trains will be considerably shortened. recent experi- ments having proved that the Union ra- cific can run its heaviest trains at as high rate of speed as is found on any rail- road in the United States. Two new trains between Chicago and Denver will be scheduled between forty-five and fifty miles an hour, and this will necessita te their being run at the rate of fifty-five to sixty miles an hour
 The Colorado special will reach Chicago at noon, reach Omaha at midnight and Denver the next morning The San Fran cisco through service will be shortened six hours, the train leaving Chicago late nights to. connect with the New York Central through. train. thus cutting the time from New York to San Francisco twelve hours. This means a rearrange- ment of all Western schedules on the roads.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-27
Heavy Frost at Fresno Proves a Blessingi in
 Disguise.
Injury to Young Trees Is More Than Offset by Riddance
 of the Pests.
Violent windstorrr1 Visits Petal11r,1a. Southern California Weekly
 Crop Bulletin.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

FRESNO, Jan. 26.-Last night the heaviest frost of the year, which has been particularly cold one, was felt in this vicinity. but the vineyardists and fruit growers, instead of taking into account the damage done to the trees and vines, are rejoicing, as the heavy frost Is said to have rid the county of the thrip or the vine hopper, which has been doing an incalculable injury to the vines. This morning the vineyardists, upon examining their orchards, found innumerable hoppers dead in the grass, having been killed by the frost.
 A singular thing about the pest is that they seem to resurrect, but the vineyardists believe they are all thor oughly dead after last nights cold spell. When the supposed dead hop pers are placed in sack and put near fire they become as lively as crickets in a short time, but the experiment was tried this morning to see whether the pests were dead. They showed no signs of animation, and the vineyard ists believe the frost was blessing in disguise.
 Young orange and lemon trees were badly damaged by the severe frost, be- ing stripped of every vestige of yer dure. The unpacked oranges were also damaged, but the loss was more than compensated by the destruction of the hoppers.
 PETALUMA, Jan. 26.-This after noon this city was visited by a fierce wind storm, although of brief dura- tion. Shutters and gates were torn off and buildings shook with the blasts.
 LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26.-The week ly crop bulletin for Southern Califor- mia, prepared by Observer Franklin for the week ending January A, is as follows: The weather during the past week continued cool, dry and very windy toward the close. Light rains fell in some places on the 23d, being scarcely sufficient to lay the dust. The ground is becoming very dry, but blow ing and seeding continues in the hope that later precipitation will mature a crop. Frosts occurred during the week and in localities ice formed skim on water in exposed places. The high winds did some damage to trees and blew fruit off, but no general results of the wind and frost are received with this weeks report.
 REDLANDS. Jan. 26.-The orange-grow- CTS of Redlands are greatly worried over prevailing weather conditions. It is gen. orally conceded that some damage must have been done to the fruit on the trees, although no reliable estimate can be made at present. For the first time in the his smudging Monday night, which Is re- ported to have assisted greatly in the few orchards in which 1t was tried in raising the temperature.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-27
Compromise of a Noted Los Angeles Will
 Contest.
Agreement Finally Reached as to the Late Bridget Will
 sons Estate.
Administrator VIII Settle Through His BOndsn1en and ReNnduish
 All Claims.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26.-It seems that the litigation over the estate of the late Bridget Wilson is about to come to a close. The inevitable dis pute over the validity of the will was fought all the way to the Supreme Court, but after that was settled a long litigation was threatened between the heirs of the estate and the special administrator, John P. Moran
 When Bridget Wilson died leaving large amount of valuable real estate in this city and cutting off her hus- band. John Wilson, with practically nothing, a will contest resulted. Judge Clark gave a decision for the contestant and revoked the probate of the will In 1895 the court appointed Moran special administrator of the estate under sSS, ,000 bonds. An appeal was taken to the Supreme Court and Judge Clark was reversed. The original administrators were rein stated and a settlement wa made by Moran, the special administrator. In this settlement it was found that he had s9316 54 belonging to the estate.
 In September, 1897, the admins trators of the estate made a demand on Moran for this amount, but with the exception of s635 S4, which he paid before the settlement of the account he refused to pay the shortage. An action was thereupon brought against him to recover the balance, $S6S0 so, which action is still pending.
 In February, 1897, however, John Wilson died, leaving his sister, Matilda Walden, as his sole heir to battle for a share in the estate. Through her eff forts compromise in the will contest was brought about, and it is to be peaceably settled and all litigation is about to be dismissed. Through his bondsmen Moran has offered to pay $3065 67 and to relinquish all claims on the estate due him as administrator. The compromise has been accepted.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-27
SERIOUS CUTTING AFFRAY.
Discharged Empioye Severely Wounded at
 the Seek Ranch, Near WatsonUJfe.

SANTA CRUZ. Jan. 26-A very serious cutting scrape occurred Monday night at 10 o'clock at the Beck ranch. near Watsonville, when Lee Reed was very severely wounded by Robert Black. foreman of Beck's drier Reed had been discharged by Black a few days before. and on that night he came to the drier and a quarrel took place. During the row Black got hold of two knives and slashed Reed in a horrible manner about the neck. Seventeen stitches were talk en in the wound. The cut was of great depth and the jugular vein was just missed. He also received two awful stabS, one in the shoulder and one near his left temple. The doctor says that The examination of Black was held this afternoon in Watsonville.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-27
THE STATE ASS0ciATI0K'S
 FINE P0UL TRY DISPLAY
Lurgest and Best Eyer Seen or the Coast Winners Of the Few Premiums
 Thus Far Awarded.

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 2s.-The display of poultry at the State Associations show now in progress here is said to be the largest and best ever seen on the Coast. Only a few premiums have thus far been awarded. They are as follows:
 Barred Plymouth rock-Cockerel, score 92l2, E. J. Bordel, Sacramento, exhibitor; bullet, score 94, c. J. Cox, Delano. ex- hibitor; hen, score 941s, c. J. Cox, Delano, exhibitor.
 White Plymouth rock-Hen, score 92, Heckel & Morshead. San Jose. exhibitors Sockerel. score SPA. Heckel Morshead. San Jose, exhibitors; bullet, score 9315. E. Hoerler, San Jose, exhibitor; cockerel, score 91l9, E. Hoerler, San Jose, exhi- bitor.
 Buff Plymouth rock-Pullet, score eOih c. J. Cox, Delano. exhibitor: bullet, score S9R, C. J. Cox, exhibitor; cockerel, score 9Ol1, C. J. Cox, exhibitor
 Barred Plymouth rock-Cockerel, score 9l, F. A. Moves. West Butte, exhibitor
 To-morrow the dog show will begin and continue till Sunday night. It promises not large.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-27
4 SAN RAFAEL MAYS
 HOME IS FORTIFIED
Patrick Rice Fires q Shot of T Wooo1 n,5 Afterward Secures His Freedom on
 SfOO Bonds.

SAN RAFAEL, Jan. 26-Patrick Rice an old resident, has turned his home into fortifcation, and, like old General Clay's home in Kentucky. there are arms stacked in the railways ready for ap- preaching trouble. Rice very recently got into trouble by taking a shot at Mrs. William Brown, the wife of a San Fran cisco mechanic. Brown swore out a war rant before a local Justice for Rices ar rest for disturbing the peace. not desir- ing to arrest the man for a graver of fense. Rice secured his liberty in s10O bonds, and is now at home ready with gun and pistol to stand off any one who approaches.
 It seems that Mrs. Brown got into. an argument. and Rice got so excited that place Rice under arrest and found him locked in his room. threatening to kill the officer if he made an attempt to get in and place him under arrest Finally. however, Rice came out and secured bonds.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-27
REAS0H DETHRONED BY
 SICKNESS AND 0KERWORK
R. z. Mouse, Prominent ReoubEcu0 PoGfj. cian Of Los Angeles. Shows Signs
 of Insanity.

LOS ANGELES. Jan. 2s.-To-morow. R. F. House, one of the best-known Repub- lican politicians in the State, an honored and respected citizen and one of the Los Angeles County pioneers, will be exam ined as to his sanity.
 MT. House has for some time past been in very poor health. and he has given nu- merous evidences of the fact that his bility that had set in as to his svste,o Wlthin the past few days his mental con dltlon has become so aggravated that it HdS become necessary to confine him in an asylum. For this reason. regular court proceedings will be instituted to-morrov.
 MT. House Is wealthy man. His estate Is valued at $l0O,000. He has been most prominent in Masonic circles and has a large circle of friends throughout the State. The chances for his recovery are most remote. The cause of MT. House,s physical disability is .overwork.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-27
SANTA CRUZ CONSTABLE
 OH TRIAL FOR KAYHEM.
Arrasnment Of Joseph Haryeston. Accused Of Beng on Accomphce Of George
 z PIvfar

SANTA CRUZ, Jan. 26.-The trial of Constable Joseph Harveston, charged with mayhem. began in the Superior Court to-day. Harveston is well known throughout the county and has served several terms as constable. He is ac- cused of having been an accomplice of George F. Plyler in maiming Charles Harris. The courtroom was crowded and a jury was secured this afternoon.
 District Attorney Lindsay told the story of the crime and Harris testified to sec ing three men in the room, but could only identify Plyler. He said Harveston had handed him note from Mrs. Plyler
 Mrs. Plyler, who was next called, testi- fled that her husband was the only per son she recognized; that she was too busy trying to get out of the room to bother about seeing who the other men were. She said that Harveston had called twice at the room while Harris was pres ent to see her about a telephone mes sage from San Jose. She was next cross examined and after her testimony she retired to an ante-room and shed bitter tears of remorse and became hysterical
 William Bishop testified to Plyler tele- phoning for Harveston.
 J. F. Majors testified that the defend- ant had said he had been paid to watch the house in which were Harris and Mrs. Plyler.
 Sensational testimony is expected to be introduced by the prosecution tomorrow
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-27
PLUcKY MISS BESSIE FIELD
 PREVENTS 4 c0RFLAcRAT TI0K.
Daughter Of the Retired Justice Exfn- gvishes Bfaze Of Considerable
 pronorfio0e

NEW YORK, Jan. 26-A special to the Herald from Waterbury, Conn.,, says: Miss Bessie Field of California, daughter of Stephen J. Field, recently retired Jus tice of the United States Supreme Court, performed an act of signal bravery last evening.
 As a guest of MT. and Mrs. Charles E. Lamb she was entertaining a caller, At torney Joseph Anderson Jr., when the portieres caught fire from a lamp. Be fore the fire was discovered the entire room was in flames She saw the fire first and without warning her caller jumped up and at the risk of igniting the light dress she wore tore down the dra- pery and at the same time picked up some blazing rugs and threw the mass out of a window. Then. with the assist ance of the guest, further fire was eX- tinglliShed
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-27
JAPAN MAY YET PUNISH
 THE SLAYERS OF EPPS.
Compelled to Move by the Pressure Brought to Bear 6y This Govern-
 Re1f

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26-The corre- spondence bearing upon the murder on December 15 last of Frank Epps, an ap- prentice on the flagship Olympia, then lying in the harbor of Nagasaki, Japan. was to-day supplied to the Senate by the Secretary of State. It shows that Ad- miral McNair laid especial stress upon the fact that the killing of Epps consti- tuted the second murder of American seamen by Japanese within three months, that of the sailor Montgomery being the first, and that he strongly urged investi- gation and punishment. This position was sustained by the State Department in pressure upon the Japanese authorities.
 It appears that two Japanese were ar- rested and tried and on preliminary ex- animation were fined 150 yen each. Ad- miral McNair, in letter dated December 21, expresses doubt as to whether the real culprits were apprehended, but he says that the strong pressure brought to bear upon the Japanese authorities has compelled at least an apparent display or energy in seeking the murdererS of EppS, which is in contrast with the lfstless course of action pursued Tn the case of Montgomery"
 It also appears that Epps' mother has filed a claim for damages, and Secretary sherman says this will be properly prose cuted.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-27
DLPHTHERH SCARE
 AT SAW BERKARDINO.

SAN BERNARDINO, Jan. 2e-San Ber- nardino is greatly excited over the pre- valence of diphtheria. The schools. in cluding the High School, have been sus- pended and all persons known to have been exposed to the disease have been quarantined.
 The excitement was caused by the knowledge that twenty-six young per- sons were exposed to diphtheria at a party given last Saturday night at the nome or M. Suppe, proprietor of the City Bakery. All of these have been onarany tined and the bakery closed.
 The health officers are very active In care will be taken to prevent an eDje demlc. At present there are only n few isolated cases that are well deyeioped
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-27
GOES TO ANOTHER COURT
 TO OBTAIN JUSTICE.
Two Citizens Of los Angeles Charged With Murder Are Dismissed, but Are
 fnmediqteIY Rearrested.

LOS ANGELES. Jan. 26.-George W. Cardwell and T. H. Harris, charged with the murder of John Hilton on Saturday night in the Las Virgines district, were examined to-day before Justice Richard son of Calabasas and discharged. They were immediately rearrested. however, upon complaint issued by Assistant District Attorney Williams, who made no effort to prosecute them before Justice Richardson, being satisfied of the out come. They will be examined tomorrow before Justice Young, in this city.
 Cardwell and Harris were neighbors of Hilton's. and the tragedy was the result of an attempt on their part to use a road running through Hilton's ranch that had been fenced In by him.
 Justice Richardson was arrested re- gently for an act similar to that which resulted in the murder of Hilton.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-27
Hawaii and Japan.

Dispatches from Washington state that there are about to be important developments in the Japanese imbrogiio with the Government of fine Hawaiian Islands. However this may be, cer
 tain It Is that the disturbance of the stomach caused by simple indigestion will develop into cnronlc dyspepsia unless checkmated at the start The finest stomachic is Hostetterss stomach bitters. which promptly rectihes gas of the bowels and liver
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-27
THE SURE CURE.

Hudyan Is the sure cure. Hudyan cures Debility, Blues, Melancholia, Special Weaknesses and Disabilities of Men.
 Hudyan cures pimples, drains, losses. Hudyan cures varicocele, hydrocele and affections of the prostate gland. Hud- van cures spermatorrhoea and atrophy. Hudyan cures weak back. Hudyan stops all losses, all drains, all enfeeblements. Hudyan sometimes is efficacious
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-27

ed. The property was latterly owned by St. Louis parties who failed to secure a Government patent or keep up the annual assessment work. hence. the title reverted to the Government, making 1t subject to relocation The relocatorS formerly worked in the mine and claim to know the location of enough good ore to keep them working for a year.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-27

The only way to get back your vitality. the only way to be a real, true, vigorous man, is to stop the waste. A wasting man, a man whose vitality is daily grow sleepless nights. Glimmering Hicks ap- pear before the eyes, darting before him in minute pieces like a huge star scatter ing. When you note these conditions you are on the eve of nervous debility, and if you are not careful you will be sure to fall into nervous proStration.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-27
Colonel s. J. Lewis Dead.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2s-CoIone, S.r,- uel J. Lewis, late president of the Cali fornia Bank. died at his residence this evening, death being due to a complica- uon Of diseases. Colonel Lewis was a na- tlve or Monroe. Wis, and was 55 years Fifth Wisconsin Battery throughout the war. ~
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-27
OLd Tpton Mine ReLocnted.

PRESCOTT, Jan. 26.-The old Tiptop mine at South Prescott, formerly owned by California parties and the stock of which was once prominent on the San Francisco Stock Board, has been relocat-
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-27
REBELS GATHER 0N THE
 FRONTIER OF ECUADOR.
AT fs Quiet in CuayaqW anS No Daneer from tbe Insurgents Is
 Feared.

Copyright, 1898. by James Gordon Bennett.
 GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador. Jan. 2s.-It is reported that the rebels are on the from tier. All is quiet in Guayaquil, however. The government is apparently strong and no danger from the rebels is feared
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-27
Apopiexy Seizes peta,uma cueitalts.

PETALUMA, Jan. 26.-M. McNamara, a well-known pioneer capitalist, was stricken by apoplexy at his home in this for his recovery
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-27

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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-12-07
Feeding Cattle For Market.

All who are interested have doubt.
less noticed the fact that the market
now furnishes only the small or medium
sized animals. The heavy steer and
the fat hog are rarely seen. The mar
ket demands the small animals, for
consumers have learned that the flesh
is more tender and juicy than in large
animals. Heifer beef is taking the
place of steer beef, for the former,
equally well fattened at the same age,
is of much better quality.
1t is fact worthy of record that the
producer fought for long time against
this demand for young market stock,
especially in beef. The demand had
to be met or no sale, SO he swallowed
his choler and has now discovered the
astounding fact that he can make a
pound of meat cheaper and of better
quality on the young animal than the
older one, and that when the animal
gets beyond a certain weight feeding
cannot be continued proftably. Thus
it is certain that the pre-conceived
ideas are being daily upset and often
times, as in this case, forced changes
are made contrary to out better iudg-
ment only to find later that had they
taken place sooner we would have been
money in pocket.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-12-07
Use and Cost of Land Plaster.

Land plaster is sold very cheaply in
places where the rock suitable for
grinding it from is abundant. 1t is
there, too, that it appears to do most
good, probably in part because the
gypsum rock has always enough holes
through it to make good drainage.
There is no use putting plaster on land
that is most of the year full of water.
Its best effect is always found on light
and dry soils, for one of the propertie.
of plaster is to attract moisture, which
such soil usually needs. We have
known plaster sold at the mills as low
rs 81 per ton in winter when most OF
the rock grinding is done. Ten OF
fifteen miles away and in summer,
when farmers want to use it for crops,
the price would jump up to $3.50 and
So per ton. So those who used much
plaster generally went with sleighs
during run of good sleighing, when
they would sometimes draw two tons
or more on load. A half bushel OF
plaster weighs pretty near 100 pounds,
so that good deal can be put in an
ordinary sleigh box, and drawn by a
smart team when the sleighing was a'
its best. American Cuitivator.