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The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09
England'S Riders Second and the American
 Teams Last.
That Was the Result of the Wheel Races at Madison
 Square Track.
Lively Events Substituted for the Postponed Race Between Michael
 and Bald.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, Jan. S.-French tandem first, England's riders second and Americas two tandem teams beaten in the trial heats was the result of the in- ternational tandem pursuit which the American Cycle Racing Association substituted for the Michael-Bald match race on the Madison Square Garden track tonight. Six thousand persons witnessed the contest.
 Michael was to have met Eddie Bald, but owing to the Illness of Bald thls event was declared off. The Chase brothers. in addition to Fulford and Wheelock, were entered for England, but this week Arthur A. Chase went to pieces and could not train on, and
 Merrie England had to be satisfied with representation or two men.
 The American outfit was thus in- creased by the necessity of substituting Jay Eaton and F. F. Goodman, in ad- ditlon to Fred Titus ana Nat Butler. who were originally assigned to defend the Stars and Stripes. Gougoltz and Lamberjack of France and Titus and Butler drew for the first heat These two tandems started off at a very live ly gait and the Frenchmen gradually but surely gained on their rivals Just few feet from the tape the French men redoubled their efforts and passed the Americans, winning by half a wheel in 1:59 3-5 for one mile.
 Fulford and Wheelock of England then went on against Eaton and Good man. but after they had covered the second lap the latter tandem was made useless by the collapse of the rear tire. The Englishmen generously stopped and consented to give the Americans another chance.
 As soon as the teams were started again 1t was seen that the Englishmen were bound to win, which they did cleverly. after chasing their opponents Tor distance of seventeen laps Time. 3:29 2-5 for one mile and seven laps.
 This shut the American teams out of the final heat, which the French team won from their English opponents af ter traversing eight and one-half laps. in :53 3-5.
 In the one-mile professional event the hnal heat was won by A. Newhouse. Buralo; F. J. Titus, New York, second {. A. Weinig, Buffalo. third: E. Stevens. Buffalo, fourth. Time, 2:10 3-5.
 Edouard Taylore. champion middle distance rider of France. paced by Con goltZ and Lamberjack, Fulford and Wheelock, and Elks and Davis, rode a mile exhibition in 1:52 2-5, the fastest yet made on this track
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09
How Henry Marvin Re- quilted Favors Show
 cred Upon Hln.
Given Bed and Board by E.. A. Brown, a Resident of
 HolliSter.
He Takes His Benefactor's Revolver and All but Manages to
 Kill Him.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SAN JOSE, Jan. S.-Robbery and al- most murder were committed this morn- Ing by Henry Marvin, a brokendown gambler, upon a friend and benefactor, E. A. Brown, a farmer from Hollister In lodging house on North Market street. Brown met Marvin in Hollister a week ago, and as the latter was broke Brown provided him with work and food. Brown had decided to leave Hol- lister and come to this county to en- gage in the hog business. As Marvin was doing nothing he was brought along. The men left Hollister a couple Of days ago by team and arrived here last night. On the road they picked up F. M. Owens and wife. actors who had become stranded at Santa Cruz, and brought them to this city. Brown put up ms team in 6 stable and secured room for Owens and his wife and also one Tor Marvin and himself at the lodg- ing house. Brown and Marvin spent the evening looking about town and re- urea about o'clock. Brown placed his trousers containing $36o under his pill low. He was awakened this morning by Marvin beating him over the head with revolver, and taking his trous- CTS out from under his head. He was terribly beaten about the face and head ana rendered unconscious. His cries attracted Owens, who rushed into the nall In time to see Marvin leaving the room and running down stairs. He raised a window and asked people on the street to stop Marvin as he had Killed man, but no attention was paid to his cries, and the man escaped.
 Brown, who was covered with blood, was removed to the Receiving Hospital and his wounds dressed. They are not serious and he will be all right in a day or two. The revolver used by Marvin was found in the room. He had risen early and gone to the stable and got the revolver from Browns wagon.
 on the way up from Hollister Marvin became infatuated with Mrs. Owens and proposed that she elope with him. He told her he had a great deal of wealth and offered to give her a check for 5000 in the morning if she would consent to run away with him.
 Marvin has not been arrested and the officers throughout the county have been notified to be on the lookout for him.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09
BLOWN UP IN
 THE OHIO RIVER
TOwbOat Percy Kelsey Torn to Pieces by an Ex-
 plOSiOn.
Bodies Of the Killed and Wounded Hurled Among the Floating
 Wreckaqe.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

Special Dispatch to The Call
 PITTSBURG, Jan. S.-The towboat Percy Kelsey, owned by K. H. Brown & Sons of this city, blew up while go- ing down the Ohio River, near Glen field, Pa, about II o'clock this morn ing, and six or eight of the crew were killed and at least four of the others injured.
 The boat was commanded by Captain Leslie Jones of Shousetown, Pa, and the crew was made up of two pilots, two engineers, two mates, two firemen, chambermaid, cook and deck hands in all about eleven persons.
 The Kelsey left Pittsburg about 8 o'clock this morning with a tow con- sisting of seven barges and two flats of coal. and everything was apparently all right until the explosion took place, when the boat was literally blown to pieces and the tow scattered and lost. The hull sank almost immediately, and the shattered fragments of the upper works fioated down the river and coy- cred the water with wreckage.
 The explosion was most terrific, and was heard for miles. Hundreds of per sons ran to the river upon hearing the noise, and an awful sight met their gaze. BOdleS were floating down the stream. and the debris was scattered far and wide, but no living person was seen. A few minutes later Captain Jones and three others were picked up alive. but badly injured, and one body fioated ashore near Neville Island.
 The injured were removed to Cap tain Crows residence on Neville Island. where everything possible was done to alleviate their sufferings. It is believed that the rest of the crew were killed, and parties are now searching for their bodies.
 When the boat blew up Pilot Woods was asleep in the pilot house only few feet from Captain Jones. Others of the crew were also asleep. The pilot was thrown high in the air and fell right where a few minutes before the pilot house was. He was dead when found, and a pitiable sight was his son, lying only a few feet away and injured very badly He was pleading to help his father.
 Captain Leslie Jones was injured by a bad cut on the head and his back Is badly sprained. The body of Fire man Webster was blown ashore near by. Only three of the crew escaped un- injured.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09
TROUBLE W THE SOCIETY
 OF AMERICAN ARTISTS.
Ten Of It's Members Hand in Resiqnations and Contemplate Forming q New
 Organization.

NEW YORK, Jan. S.-The Society of American Artists, which grew out of the Academy of Design, is threatened with disruption. Ten of its members have handed in their resignations and contemplate forming a new society of artists. The secders have been known among their colleagues as of the im- pressionistic school and the final breaking off seems to have come as the last of chain of disagreements in which the different styles of painting figured largely. Those who have re- signed are: Frank Benson, Joseph De camp, Thomas Dewing, Childe Hassam. William Metcalf, Robert Reid. Edward Simmons, Edmund Tarbell John Twachtman and J. Alden Weir.
 Three years ago, according to one of the members of the society who did not resign. the impressionists got con trol of the jury of the society and ran things pretty much to their own liking. Since then, however, the more conserv- ative element has regained and kept control of the society, and in every ex- hibition since then the jury has been in the hands of the conservative mem berS
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09
AARF0RD SCHOOL CHILDREN fEAs7ED.
Mrs. z. J RuWIins Gives Them Christmas
 Tree and Dinner.

HANFORD. Jan. S.-Mrs. J. F. Raw lins entertained all of Hanford's school children this afternoon with a Christ mas tree and dinner. Preparations had been in progress all the week at the commodious opera house, arranging the big tree and decorating for the occa- sion. This afternoon at 3:30 o'clock the doors were thrown open and the con- gfegation of little ones, about 500 in number marched into the hall, where the tree, with its weight of pretty and useful presents, and covered with myr- lads of tiny incandescent electric lights made the scene veritable fairyland. A number of presents were given to each child, and after the distribution the little guests repaired to the balco- ny, where a feast had been spread. While the children were enjoying the big dinner Mrs. Rawlins entertained the older guests on the stage serving a luncheon.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09
DEBATING THE
 CIVIL SERVICE Continued Opposition to the Law as It Now
 Stands.
Members of the House Favor Some Important Modi-
 ficatiOnS.
Hepburn Speaks Against the Popular Impression of the SO- Called
 Merit System.
Special Dispatch to The Call.
Call Office, Riggs House,

Cdl OlnCe, fNlSSS 11OuSer
 Washington, Jan. 8.
 The House devoted two hours of the session to-day to the civil service de- bate, during which Corliss (R.) of Michigan, Hepburn (R.) of Iowa and Clark (R.) of New Hampshire ad- dressed the House in opposition to the law as it now stands. The remainder of the session was conSume0 by the friends of the late Representative Wright of Massachusetts in eulogies of his memory.
 Corliss (R.) of Michigan was the first speaker to-day. He favored radical notifications of the civil service law. He thought that. constitutionally the heads of the departments were clothed with the power of appointing their sub ordinates. To that extent be thought the law, if tested. would be unconstitu- tional. He believed the right of remov- al should be restored and the tenure of office limited.
 Hepburn (R.) of Iowa spoke for an hour against what he termed the popu- lar impression of the so-called merit system. The public, he argued, had been entirely misled by the high-sound- ing titles referred to. He believed the appOlntlNe power ana the power Of re- moval should be lodged in the same hands, and should be unlimited Amid a burst of applause from the galleries and the floor he insisted that the polit- ical workers were entitled to and should be accorded recognition. If there were to be no reward for the workers. the workers in the future would be more and more loyal to rich contribut- ors instead of to their party or their country. If the present system con tnued the influence of rich men in pol itics would grow steadily. Hepburn said he knew his frank expressions would earn criticism for him, and it would probably be said that he placed himself on low political plane, but these were his convictions, and he would utter them.
 Clarke (R) of New Hampshire closed the debate with some remarks in favor or modifying the law. He did not care 10 specify the notifications he would make. He was willing to leave that to the Judgment of the Civil Service Com mittee. But 'any old thing" was bet ter than the present law. 6aughter.l
 After o'clock the time was devoted to tributes to the life and public ser vices of the late Representative Wright Of Massachusetts. Those who paid tribute to the deceased colleague were Lawrence (R) of Massachusetts, Pow
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09
COLORADO GIRLS
 IN GREAT DEMAND
Remarkable Order Of Mana0er Bailey of the Hotel
 Coronado.
After a Bevy of Beautiful Mattresses to Make His Resort the Talk
 of All Tourists.
specia, Dispatch to The Can.

specia! Dispatch to The Call.
 DENVER, Jan. S.-Colorado is all agog over the fact that there is a run on waiter girls from this State. It all comes from an order placed by Man ager Bailey of the Hotel Coronado. who demanded the services of girls who were accustomed to the hotel life of Colorado. He prescribed their height, weight and ages, adding that he would not hire any one with short hair-not that he was opposed to suf- frage and women's rights-but he wanted a bouquet of beauty that would make his hotel the talk of all tourists.
 The manager interdicted all ship ments exceeding 160 pounds of plump femininity and also placed ban upon the small apron wearers. Their hair must hang down their backs. accord ing to the veracious employment agent who received the order, and not be less than waist length.
 This order is all the more remark able owing to the fact that Manager Bailey is not native of this State. He came here to open the Hotel Glen wood and imported his own waitresses from Boston. There were fifty alto gether. but they could not stand the climate or something, so he got rid of them and engaged a lot of the best lockers among the native born girls of the Suffrage State. That he was sat isfied with his experience goes without saying now that he is anxious to add to the export list of Colorado the blooming young suffragists who have been raised to have their own way and make the men obey.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09
MORE LITIGATIOH AHEAD
 F0R THE FAiR ESTATE.
Two Farmers or Indiana Who CiuIr, to Be Relatives or the Late United States
 Senator

LOGANSPORT, Ind, Jan. S-In this county there resides two farmers who claim to be relatives of the late United States Senator Fair of California, and they are preparing to bring suit for part of the estate left by him.
 The accounts of the recent suit for the possession of the estate by a wom- an who claimed to be Senator Fairs wife were read by James Parker and Hezekiah Fair in the metropolitan dai- lies. They began to talk it over, and finally figured out 9 relationship.
 Their grandfather, William F. Fair. was born in Mercer County. Pa. and removed at an early day to Hamilton County, Ohio, and afterward moved here. He was the father of William Andrew, Hezekiah, James G. and San ford. The son named Sanford went West and was never heard from again Hezekiah Fair. residing here. asserts that he has heard his father. now dead speak of his brother Sanford and won. der what became of him.
 It is supposed Sanford Fair married while in California, he having left dur ing the gold fever. and that child was born to him. which he named after his brother, James G., and who afterward became United States Senator.
 The father of Parker and Hezekiah was named William. Their claim to relationship has excited the interest of many people near here and a leadtng lawyer Is now taking steps to bring suit in San Francisco for a share of the vast estate.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09

bitter opposition in Congress. In or der to do away with this he decided to dissolve that body. but met opposition in the Cabinet. Now Dr. Mendosa has been appointed Minister of Finance, and General Castro Minister of War. Both favor dissolution of Congress. and with this new strength behind him Senor Cuestas will probably act deci- sively. Fearing that uprisings would follow any act hostile to Congress, Se- nor Cuestas, it is officially announced, has decided to call to active service all the national guard numbering several battalions. The national guard will be opposed to the regular troops if the regulars show any disposition to op- pose the President or to rebel.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09

For my part do not consider that an engagement exists, even though vows have been exchanged, until a formal announcement has been made A public declaration to me alone consti- tutes an engagement"
 Mrs. Denman was not 10th to admit that she had heard the interesting ru- mors, and that her friends had even this early offered their congratulations Rumor not only connects the names of the worthy young couple. but goes on to state that the formal announce ment of these two hearts that beat as one is to be made public in month.
 Mrs. Hinckley,. the heiress of the many Blythe millions. is we'll known and highly esteemed in this commu- nity. The litigation for the vast wealth of her father has now virtually ceased and Mrs Hinckley's attorneys declare that the case is now closed in her favor.
 William Denman. the fortunate young man. is manager for the we'll known law firm of Chickering. Thomas & Gregory. He Is the son of the we'll known educator and ex-Supervisor James Denman. In appearance he is tall, stately, handsome and dignified. and is a remarkably stylish dresser. He is well known in club and social circles and Is a great favorite with his many friends.
 Mrs. Florence Blythe -Hinckley was seen in Oakland last night with refer ence to the rumors. The petite and charming little heiress was not at all surprised over the call, as she had been notified early in the evening by MT. Denman and members of his fam fly that newspaper men were on their trail
 No. I must deny the rumor. It is not true-nor was the one that preced- ed 1t to the effect that I was engaged to MT. Moore. Yes, I know MT. Den man; he Is friend. I will let you know when anything is going to hap pen"
 In spite of all these denials. how ever, the story is still making the rounds of the gossips, and many who claim an intimacy with the young couple insist that it had been agreed between NIT. Denman and Mrs. Hinck- ley to make formal announcement of their engagement early in February.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09
cQURSWG AT LOS ANGELES.
Dogs Drawn for the Interesting Events qt
 Two Purks

LOS ANGELES, Jan. s.-The folowing IS the official drawing for the coursing matches at Agricultural Park tomorrow.
 Ponto First and Queen s, Unknown and Jack, Monte and Trilby. Lady An gelene and Hetty Green, Molly and King C, Sailor Boy and The Times. Jerry K ana White Chief. Sailor Girl and Lady Lily, General and Agey. Rag Baby and foker Davis, Chandler and Dawning. Kid McCoy and San Diego. Trip and Frisco cyclone and Red Dick, Romeo and Flora Tom and Fanny c the Second. ~'
 Ihese dogs are the most famous that nave yet been entered in the coursine matches in this part of the State The following is the official drawing for the races at the Southern California CoursinT Park tomorrow:
 Black Beauty and Sir Walter Scott Gorpett and Silk Jem, Sharkey and Duke Little Beauty and Point Loma. Prince and Jack Dempsey, Speedwell and Moliie Queen $. 4N
 The San Francisco dog stakeA Borders Valentine and Nellie, John Mitchell and Don Castei. Kitty Scott and Reliance Olden " and Dan C, Fan Helen and Sans Souci. Santa Alicia and B. R. and R.
 These will be the first races at the new courSing park. "
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09
STANFORD GEE CUB AT POMONA.
Ladies of That Town Give nn Elaborate Re-
 ception in its Honor.

POMONA, Jan. S.-One of the largest receptions ever known in Pomona Val ley was that given to-day by the la dies of this city at the Hotel PaIo- mares in honor of the coming of the Stanford University Glee Club to this place. The hall was elaborately deco rated with the Varsity colors. Peo- pie came from far and near, and every young lady in Pomona was present. This evening the glee club is giving a concert in the Pomona Opera-house. and the building is crowded with peo- pie from Pomona and all the sur rounding towns.
 ''The Stanford G1ee Club has never had anywhere nearly so prosperous a season as this has been," said Mana ger William McNeil here tonight. we have had crowded houses every night for ten days, and have now a surplus of over $500 on hand. We shall end our season at Stockton next Wednesday, Then we'll hasten back to work at Stanford"
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09
Miss Al Farrow's Victory.

NEW ORLEANS. Jan. s.-Not a favor ite won to-day. The sensation was fi,r nished by the California Ally, Miss Al Farrow, who won the first race with odds of loo to l against her. Weather fine: track fast
 One mile, Miss Al Farrow won Spring. time second, Necedah third. Time l:44.
 selling, seven and half furlongs, Siva won, Seaport second, Amateur third Time. 1:36h
 The Jackson handicap. one mile and a quarter, Milwaukee won, Dr. Sheppard second, Mazarine third. Time 2:lO
 Selling. one mile, Tranby won, Cherry Leaf second, Viscount third. Time. 1:43.
 Selling. six furlongs, Tit for Tat won. 1:15&.
 Selling. one mile. Little Billy won. Jack Hayes second, Bagpipe third Time LA
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09
HANGED BY 4 MOB AT
 MIDNIGHT
Continued from First Page.

ing to his friends in the country sur rounding. Sheriff Sims was in Spo- kane when the mob entered the jail He was told last night that an at tempt would surely be r~ade to lynch "Blackie" and "Slim," but he laughed at his informant and left for Spokane.
 Judge Mcdonald, who has protested against the imputation that the good people of Colfax would allow a lynch ing. is much wrought up He has or dered searching investigation to be made and in the meantime has sent "Slim" for safe keeping to Walla Walla.
 So quietly was the lynching con- ducted that the night watchman in town did not know until o'clock that 1t had taken place. Bailiff c. B. Scott, who sleeps in a room adjoining the courtroom, from which the body was flung. was not awakened. Deputy Sheriff H. B. Treff is the jailer in charge of the Jail at nights and sleeps there. His assistant, William Canto- wine, remains on watch inside the jail. Last night as the mob approached Slim" saw the masked figures pass the window. He called to Cantowine to fire out of the window. Cantowine did not do so and he says he was so excited that he does not know whether or not Slim" spoke to him.
 The mob quietly entered the build ing and awakened Treff. They told him they had some prisoners to put in. He got up without awakening his wife and went out to face a score of revolver muzzles. He was taken up- stairs to the Sheriff's office. where he unlocked the safe and took out the keys. Then he went with the mob and entered the main corridor. Canto- wine, from Inside the corridor guarding the inside door. held his revolver in his hand and asked what was wanted.
 Open the door," commanded the leader of the mob. Cantowine looked questioningly at his chief, who was placed in the front of the mob.
 Yes, open the door," said Treff. Cantowine did so and the mob en- tered.
 ''Blackie" was asleep in his cell on an upper gallery and was not awakened until the men entered the cell. The pris oners heard his ejaculation and the blow that felied him.
 The mob returned trembling and fearful. It was then that "Slim" made his stand. Had he been overpowered the chances are that Symes and Leon ard, the two other murderers confined in the jail. would have gone also, but the mob had already cowed itself and
 Slim's" fight had destroyed its last scrap of bravery.
 The murder of Orviile Hayden was committed on the outskirts of Farm ington on the morning of October 23. farmington is a cold-water town ly- ing close to the Idaho line. Just over the line is a saloon Several men left this saloon late on the evening of the zzd Tor Pennington. They were held up by two men, relieved of their money ana made to hide in a fence corner. Finally, Hayden with two companions came along. They, too. were held up. Hayden was slow in getting his hands up and was fired on Two shots were nred through his breast. He turned ana ran across the line, falling dead near the saloon. He was intensely pop