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The herald., 1898-01-28
Has Now Become Extinct
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THE APPRECIATIVE CROWDS
SMASHED THE TABLES IN THEIR
EAGERNESS
The Stock Growers Make Known Their
Demands OH the Federal Govern
ment and Adjourn
Associated Press Special Wire

Associated Press Special Wire
DENVER, Col, Jan. 27.-The National
Stockgrowers convention, after three
days of harmonious and important de-
liberations, came to an end today. The
organization of the Livestock Assoca-
ton of the United States of America was
completed today by the selection of an
executive committee. The closing num-
Der of the program was the last bar
becue to be given in America where
buffalo is to appear on the menu. Among
the rare viands We're nicely cooked elk
and 'possum, besides beef, mutton and
pork in great quantities. The barbecue
was held at the Union Stockyards, and
the Burlington railway and street car
companies carried from $4,000 to 10000
people to the grounds. So great was the
crowd that the six tons of meat served
was hardly enough to satisfy all, and
before the crowds could be served the
tables, against which they were surging,
broke down, and, brushing aside police
and military guards, the crowds overran
the grounds.
At the morning session of the associa
ton a paper on Dairy Interest" by
Henry Wallace of Des Moines, Iowa,
was presented.
Ex-Governor Richards of Wyoming
read the report of the committee on
resolutions. 1t recommended the gath
ering of statistics on the cattle business
by the federal government; declares
that the interests of the mountain states
demand rapid transit rates to all points
west and south of Chicago; the passage
of additional retaliatory commercial en-
actments against foreign commercially
unfriendly nations; a stand against
proposed national anti-vivisection laws;
national measures for the determination
of ticks and wolves in the cattle growing
states; protests against the rejection by
the United States army of western
branded horses; recommended the grow
ing of sugar beets, and asked for "A
transportation rate based on thirty-siN-
foot cars, and the cession of the arid
lands to the states in which they lie.
The herald., 1898-01-28
Ingleside Race Entries

The following are the entries and weights
for the races to be run at Ingleside track.
San Francisco. today. Commissions received
and placed by the Los Angeles Turf club,
Black & Co., at Agricultural Park. Take
Main street cars. Down town Office In rear
of No. 14S S. Broadway. Combination bet
ting at 12 o'clock. First quotations received
at 1:S0 p. m.
First race, three-eighths of a mile.
maidens-Sir Urian 1Ol Santello 107
Olenthus 107. SANITY 107, Frank Ireland
107, b. c. Montana Regent 112 Lucerne 112.
Canace 109, Cambist 100, Prince VIII 112
Master Bud 1l2 Semicolon 112, Gold
Scratch 112, Malay 11G, Couple Frank Ire
land and Montana Regent colt as Corri-
gan entry. Couple Gold Scratch and Malay
as g. S w. entry.
Second race. three-fourths of a mile.
selling-Florimel so. La Fontera 49, Santa
Clara 49, Charlemaene l0l. Pleasanton 1O1,
Soniro 101 Starting 1922 Silver State 102.
Altanera 104, Jack Martin 104. Una Que
Amo 10i, Sea Spray 104, Harry Gwinn 106.
Treachery 1OS, Governor Budd 109. Paul
Pry 109. Palmerston 1l2, Don Cora 112
Third race. one mile. purse-Fleur de
Lis 1OS, Rubicon ia, Buck Massie 116.
Fourth race, three-fourths of a mile.
sellng-Tim Murphy 10i, Scotch Rose lO6.
George Miller 10G. Chappie 106, Amelia
Fonso 107, II. O. Ban 107, Benamela 107,
Miss Ross 107. Trump 109, HANSEN 109.
Walter j. 1O9, Olive 100, Mainstay 115.
Fifth race, one mile. selling-George
Lee So, Donation 49, Marplot SS. Las Prietas
90, Blarney Stone 90. Don Clarencio 1903,
Harry Thoburn 1O5, San Marco los. Crom-
well 10S.
Sixth race, seven furlongs, purse-Bow
and Arrow 102 The Dipper 40. Glorian
10. Linstock Ill. Hermoso H. Torsda 12O.
Eddie Jones 125.
The herald., 1898-01-28
THE MAYHEM CASE
Still Attracts the Attention of Santa
Cruz People

SANTA CRUZ, Cal, Jan. 27.-Large
crowds focked to the superior court to-
day to hear the proceedings in the trial
for mayhem on Constable Joseph Har-
weston, accused of having assisted in
the manning of Charles Harris. No di-
rect evidence has so far been adduced
to prove that the defendant was in the
room when the crime was committed.
e. S. Austin testified that at 1 o'clock
on the morning of June 21st he met Har-
weston in the hallway near Harris
room. Next day Harveston cautioned
him not to mention the meeting. George
Sheldon testified that Harveston had
prevented the turning on the arc light
in front of the house in which Harris
was sleeping. Albert Logan testified
that he had seen Harveston and a wo-
man resembling Mrs. Plyler enter res
taurant at / a. m. This closed the pros
ecution's case and George F. Plyler was
called for the defense. This was the
first time he had given testimony in
court in connection with any of the
cases resulting from the crime. Plyler
refused to answer many questions on the
ground that his replies might incrimin-
ate him. Plyler testified that he had
known Harveston for four years; that
Harveston was not in the room when
the crime was committed and did not
know that it was to be committed. Har-
weston called Plyler out of the room and
asked where Harris was and witness
replied: "None of your business; Har-
ris is all right" Plyler asserted that he
had engaged Harveston to watch the
house, as he had suspected something
was wrong between Harris and Mrs.
Plyler. He admitted he had telephoned
| for Harveston at midnight, but it was
not for anything concerning the crime.
| Mrs. Plyler was recalled and testified
that to her knowledge Harveston was
not in the room. She denied having been
in the restaurant with Harveston on the
morning after the crime.
| Lieutenant Governor Jeter, w. D.
Storey, Judge J. Fl. Logan, H. Wiley,
S. F. Grover and Duncan Mcpherson tes-
titled to the defendants good character.
Harveston will testify tomorrow and the
case will probably so to the jury in the
evening.
The herald., 1898-01-28
A Bankrupt Convict

LONDON, Jan. 27.-Jabez Balfour ap-
peared today for public examination in
the bankruptcy court. The convict who
was in ill-health and weakly was allowed
to take a seat. In the course of his ex-
animation Balfour admitted that in leav-
ing the country in 1892 he was guilty of an
act of"stupendous folly" but asserted
that che had yielded to the advice of
those who ought to have known better"
Balfour was charged in November, 1895.
with fraud and other offenses in the man.
agement of the Liberator UandD company,
which was connected with the Lands AL
lotment company and the House and Land
Investment and Trust company, formed
between 1872 and 1875, and which collapsed
in 1892. When the smash-up occurred, Bal
four fled to South America. He was arrest
ed and taken to England for trial. with the
result that he received a sentence of four
teen years penal servitude.
The herald., 1898-01-28
ISTHMUS QUAKES
Tehuantepec Suffers From Serious
Seismic Disturbance

TEHUANTEPEC, Jan 27.-Last even
ing and early this morning a dozen
shocks of earthquake, some of them
quite sharp, were experienced here,
causing CONSERVATION among the peo~
pie who have come to regard this city
as standing over the seat of violent
seismic disturbance Subterranean
noises like the distant rumbling of artil-
lery wagons were heard, adding 70 the
panic. No one was injured, however
The violence of the disturbance seemed
to be restricted to limited area, which
has been explored thoroughly recently
by the federal government commission
charged with studying the cause for the
earthquakes. 1t is a remarkable fact
that earthquakes continue under the
ocean along the coast of the state Of
Oaxaca, and the fishermen who have
become accustomed to connections of
the seas and heavy waves impelled to-
ward the shore by seismic action, believe
that a new island is forming below the
surface. One of the facts worthy of re-
mark here is that the shakes are ac-
companied by the rise of a fine cloud of
dust, which appears like a haze.
The herald., 1898-01-28
A RAILROAD POOL
New York Central and Lake Shore to
Consolidate

NEW YORK, Jan. 27-The Tribune to-
day says: Sudden activity and heavy
advance on the New York Stock Ex-
change in the stocks of the New York
Central and Hudson River Railroad
and the Lake Shore and Michigan South
ern Railroad are accompanied by re-
port that there is to be practically a
union of the two lines. The gist of the
report is that the stock of the Lake
Shore, which sold yesterday at 1856, is to
be taken over by the New York Central,
which will pay 200 for it in some new Sc
curity to be issued. VIM. X. Vanderbilt
is credited with the belief that by a un-
ion of the two lines there will be better
control of the traffic and great econo-
mics may be effected.
The capital stock of the Lake Shore
is $40, ,466, 500. The New York Central con-
trolls the West Shore, the Rome, Water
town and Ogdensburg, the New York
and Harlem and the New York and Put
nam. It's total mileage of tracks or
leased is 1884 miles. The capital stock
is $100, 900, 900.
The herald., 1898-01-28
DOLE WILL NOT WAIT
UNTIL THE TREATY HAS BEEN
CONFIRMED
The Hawaiian President Is Enjoying
Himself-He Talks Enough and
Not Too Much

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-Bright,
spring-like weather greeted Hawaiis
ruler this morning. President and Mrs
Dole and the members of their party
had retired early last night and were
up at o'clock, the Chief Executive and
his wife taking breakfast in their rooms.
Mr.. Dole was kept very busy during the
forenoon receiving callers. Minister
Hatch was early on hand and was fol-
lowed by ex-Minister Thurston, SEN
ator Morgan, of Alabama, who paid an
extended visit to the islands during the
last summer, and Mr.. Crosby S. Noyes,
of Washington.
In an interview with an Associated
Press reporter, President Dole said:
Il prefer not to discuss the question of
annexation, as that would be eminent
ly inappropriate at this time, during the
pendency of the question in the Senate.
L shall call upon the President during
my stay here, and, of course, shall give
him such information as he may desire
respecting pending questions between
the two countries. l expect to stay in
Washington until the end of next week
when our trip homeward will be begun.
We shall go from here direct to San
Francisco, taking the steamer there fol
Honolulu. Certainly l should like to
see the annexation treaty ratified by the
Senate before we leave, but we will not
wait if such is not the case"
President and Mrs. Dole have received
/ many invitations to social functions dur
| ing their stay here. This morning Mrs
Dole called on a number of friends in
company with Mrs. Hatch, the wife OF
the Hawaiian Minister.
The Democratic simplicity of Presi-
! dent Dole's entry into Washington has
continued in his quiet life at his hotel
and in the simple but hearty good will
| in which invitations of various sorts
| have been rendered him and have beer
accepted. After spending all day in his
room attending to correspondence, h.
theater tonight
Tomorrow Col. Sumner, commander
at Fort Meyer, has arranged a specia
Cossack drill in the drilling hall. Fol
| Saturday evening he has accepted an in
vitation to the annual dinner of tn,
Gridiron club.
| The two most important visitors o
| the day at the presidents apartment
were Representative Hit and Senate
Cushman K. Davis, chairman respect
! lively of the house and senate foreign
relations committee. At their reques
President Dole talked freely of matter:
| in Hawaii and the political conditions il
| the island.
The herald., 1898-01-28

was going from the depot to her home
near the Tom Corwin mine. accompan-
led by John Myers and Vint Taught,
two friends of the family, they were
attacked by a crowd of rufflans, who
overpowered the two men and carried
off the girl. Myers and Taught offered
q desperate resistance and the latter
was struck with a rock. fracturing his
skull. He is not expected to live. Af-
ter gaining possession Of the girl the
band of ruffians carried her into one of
the Wellston company's mines, where
twenty men outraged her. after which
they fled, leaving her half dead in the
mine, where she was found soon after
ward by searching party. When
found she was in a terrible condition,
mentally and physically. She was
taken to the hospital. but the physicians
do not think she can live No arrests
have been made vet.
The herald., 1898-01-28
The Clark Murder

ST. HELENA, Cal, Jan. 27.-At the pre-
liminary examination of George w. Clark
today for the murder of his brother, Mrs.
Lavina Clark, widow of the murdered man,
repeated her testimony given at the in
quest. She was severely cross-examined
concerning her improper relations with
the prisoner. The latter was the picture
of abject misery-sallow, wild-eyed and
stoop-shouldered. When court adjourned
the prisoner was hurried into a conveyance
and driven by Sheriff Mckenzie and two
guards through the valley to Napa. In
anticipation of an attempt to lynch Clark,
the sheriff and his deputies were armed to
the teeth, but no such attempt was made,
and the prisoner was safely lodged in the
Napa county Jail. Tomorrow he will be
taken back to st. Helena for the continu-
alton of his preliminary examination. Clark
will be put on the stand tomorrow in his
own behalf.
The herald., 1898-01-28
ON THE TURF
The Roman Proves Worthy of His
Parentage

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27.-Import-
ed Brutus has given to California many
good racehorse, but after the bril-
liant victory of the Roman today he
must be accorded the honor Of being the
greatest son of the wonderfully success
full stallion owned at the Elmwood stock
farm.
Today The Roman took up 119 pounds
and not only beat a good field, all of
whom were in receipt of to 10 pounds,
according to weight for age, but he ran
the one and one-quarter miles in 2:O71a
the best performance ever made at the
distance in California, considering the
conditions. 1t cut three-quarters of a
second off the track record and is with
in three-quarters of a second of the
coast record, held jointly by Ruinart
Oakland track.
One mile-Satsuma won, Imp Tripping
second, Judge Denny third. Time,
1:421a.
Six furlongs-Official won, Chihuahua
second, Good Friend third. Time,
1:15A.
Mile and one e-sixteenth-Joe Ullman
won, Palomacita second, Meadow Lark
third. Time, 1:4S1s.
Mile and a quarter-The Roman won.
Morellito second, 'Ostler Joe third.
Time, 2:071a. The Roman broke down.
Mile and siXteenth-Myth won,
Fashion Plate second Personne third.
Time, 1:47h.
Six furlongs-Maxillo won. DR.. Sharp
second, Lord Marmion third. Time,
1:14R.
AT NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 27.-Weather
clear; track heavy.
The herald., 1898-01-28
CAM Collect Pay

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27.-The SUI
preme court holds that the statute de-
fines the duties of a supervisor, and that
charges cannot be paid by county eX-
cept for services in the line of official duty.
A. c. Irwin, supervisor of Yuba, repre-
sented that county in the anti-debris COM
mission of the counties along the Sacra-
mento river, and presented a bill for his
services to the supervisors of Yuba county.
Upon the advice of the district attorney
that the charge was illegal, the supervisors
rejected it. The superior court decided
against the plaintiff, and the supreme
court today affirmed the Judgment.
The herald., 1898-01-28
Valley Road Tunnels

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27.-Within a
few weeks work will be begun on the long
tunnel on the line of the Valley road be-
tween Point Richmond and Stockton.
Chief Engineer Storey, who has invited
bids for tn work, said today that all bids
would probably be in the hands of the
board of directors in time for them to
take action at their meeting next Tuesday.
The bids are expected to range from 5000, ,00C
to $500 900. Three eastern contractors are
here to try and secure the work.
The herald., 1898-01-28
A Strange Crime

CHICAGO, Jan. PA well dressed
man attacked Ruby Waters, II years
old, as she was returning home from the
Marquette school this afternoon and de-
liberately pulled out one of the side
braids of her long hair by its roots. After
this brutal assault the man stuffed the
braid into his pocket and ran away. The
childs scalp was badly lacerated and
she is in serious condition.
The herald., 1898-01-28
A Pugnacious Judge

SUSANVILLE, Cal, Jan. N.-Judge +.
A Kelly was arrested today on a charge
of battery, upon complaint of e. V. Spen
Ger. The arrest was the result of an al
tercation in court few weeks ago, when
Judge Kelly is alleged to have called At
torney Spencer liar, and then, it is said,
to have left his seat on the bench and to
have struck Spencer. The case will be
tried next Monday, and will be sensa-
tiOnal-
The herald., 1898-01-28
Jubilee Amusements

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27.-Several con-
spicuous events remain for the entertain
ment of the visitors who came to San
Francisco to witness the festivities at
tending the Giden jubilee The floral mar
ket, in Union square, was open for the in
spection of the public this afternoon. At
Central park an immense crowd assembled
to witness La Fiesta de Vaqueros, a spe
cies of Wild West show, which was enthu-
siaStcally received.
The herald., 1898-01-28
Fell Down Stairs

OAKLAND, Jan. 27-Harold Stark. the
4-year-old son of Mrs. Emily Stark of
Francisco, tripped yesterday on the top
stair of flight at the home for children
conducted at 1856 Twenty-fourth avenue,
this city, and plunged headlong down the
stairs, sustaining injuries which resulted
in his death.
The herald., 1898-01-28
Infantile Elopers

STOCKTON, Jan. 27-A girl, apparently
II years of age, and two boys aged II or
16, attracted attention on the water front
today. Inquiry elected the fact that they
arrived on one of the San Francisco boats
1t is believed that the boys are Oakland
youths who disappeared recently from
their homes, and whose names are re-
ported to be Frank Guild and Willie
Blodge. AS no telegram had been received
by the police for their detention, however,
they We're not arrested.
The herald., 1898-01-28
The Wilson Murder

SAN FRANCISCO Jan. 27.-The trial of
Mrs. Lydia Papp Wilson, who is charged
with having murdered her husband in 1894,
began today before Judge Dunn and a
jury The evidence against her is circum-
stantial. She was sent to the insane asy-
lum after her arrest, and was lately dis
charged therefrom. Witnesses for the
prosecution stated today that in their opin-
ion she was insane at the time of the
killing.
The herald., 1898-01-28
One Vote Changed

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 27.-The state
legislature, in joint session today, took
another ballot for United States senator,
the only change being that the Republican
minority voted solidly for r. j. Sanford of
Knoxville. The Democratic caucus took
twelve more fruitless ballots tonight. One
vote changed from Senator Turley to Gov.
Taylor.
The herald., 1898-01-28
The More Estate

SAN FRANCISCO, ,Jan.27-The appraise-
ment of the estate of the late A. p. More
was today filed in the superior court. The
total valuation is $741 1894. The principal
item is Santa Rosa island, in the Santa
Barbara channel, which embraces 62 ,696
acres, and is valued at $5O1 ,56S Other tracts
of land, live stock and personal property
constitute the remainder of the estate.
The herald., 1898-01-28
The Eigel Jury

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27-Three more
Jurors were today secured to try Theo-
dore Figel for the murder of Isaac Hoff-
man, making five in all obtained since the
beginning of the case before Judge Cook.
An adjournment was taken until Monday.
The herald., 1898-01-28
Crushed His Skull

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27.-William Ste
phani was instantly killed this afternoon,
while setting a press in the establishment
of Dickman & Jones. His head was caught
in the machinery and was crushed like an
egg shell.
The herald., 1898-01-28
Claims an Alibi

SANTA ROSA, Jan. 27-Frank Harring-
ton was arrested today in Alexander valley
on suspicion of being one of the men who
held up the Ul<iah stage near Brownville
least September, and killed man named
Barnett. He claims that he can prove
an alibi.
The herald., 1898-01-28
Undelivered Telegrams

There are undelivered kilograms at the
office of the Western Union Telegraph
company for Electric Light and Power
company, J. S. Meade, M. w. Clay, Ar
thur Bray.
The herald., 1898-01-28

fornia Navigation and Improvement
company and San Francisco COM
pany towards the purchase of the new,
fast steamer the local corporation is
constructing in its ship yards here. 1t
is well under way and will be one of the
strongest boats ever turned out in the
west, and thoroughly seaworthy. Should
1t be purchased a twin-screw will be
used instead Of a stern wheel for pro-
peller, and she will be used between
San Francisco and Alaska.
Information has been received here
by G. M. Hamilton, who has written the
Canadian government to know what
steps should be taken to be al
lowed to dredge the streams in the
vicinity of Dawson City, notifying him
not to attempt to use a dredger on
British territory, as it is strictly for
hidden. Dredgers have never been used
in Canada. and there is no law govern
ing them at present. This will proba-
bly, cause many Of those who are out
fitting expeditions for the north to
change their plans or remain away en-
tirely.
The herald., 1898-01-28
HORRIBLE CRIME
If Anything Excuses Lynching This
Certainly Would

JACKSONVILLE, O., Jan. 27.-Last
night as Lulu Friend, 15-year-old girl,
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Six and a half furlongs-Dinsmore
won, Tole Simmons second, Aunt Mag
gle third. Time, 1:27.
Six furlongs-Sedan won, His Brother
second, Royal Croice third. Time, 1:19.
One mile-Little Ocean won, Bob
Clampett second, Rhett Goode third.
Time, 1:4S1a.
One mile--Lucky Monday won, Vol
untante second Mr.. Easton third. Time,
1:49.
Six furlongs-Nannie Davis won, Van
Ness second, Minnie Walden third.
Time, 1920.
Seven furlongs-Jim Flood won, Bas-
quill second, Adam Johnson third. Time,
1:41
The herald., 1898-01-28
ROOM FOR MORE

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27.-The
ocean steamer Australia is to be put on
the run to Alaska. On her arrival here
February 18th she will be withdrawn
from the Honolulu trade and her place
will be taken by the steamer Zealandia.
which will have refrigerating chamber
put In and some minor repairs made
The Australia will be the finest vessel
that will carry miners to Dyea or Skag-
uay this winter or to st. Michael next
spring. She has the best of accommo-
dations for over 500 passengers and can
make fifteen knots
The herald., 1898-01-28
WILL RACE IN ENGLAND

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Jan. 27.-Mr.
a. J. Cassatt, the well-knoWn horse
man, formerly a member of the Jockey
club, is the latest convert to English
racing. He will send six sons and daugh-
ters of The Bard, the famous sire, very
shortly, in charge of John Higgins, Lor-
illards old trainer. Three of the six he
will send abroad are brothers and sisters
to some of the best horses Lorillard has
in England now. They will be entered
in number of the highest class stake
racps