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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-08-25
Crimes and Criminal.

James j. Corbett's father murdered
his wife and committed suicide, at San
francisco, while temporarily deranged.
Information has been received by
the, treasury secret service of the ar
rest at Detroit, Mich, of a gang of
counterfeiters.
Peter Homer, wife and daughter, at
StrlngtoWn, w. Va, were found un-
conscious. Their house was ransacked
and $50 stolen. Mrs. Horner' will die.
The sheriff and posse made raid
on a crowd of negro gamblers at Bay
DOW, Ga. A hot fight ensued, in which
four negroes were killed and two of
the sheriff's posse injured.
The west-bound train on the Santa
Fe was held up by four masked men
at Albuquerque, N. NJ. The express
car was cut off, but an armed guard in
the car prevented the robbers from
entering.
Coroner Wills held an inquest at Do
yer, Del, over the bodies of Mrs. J. d.
Deane and Mrs. J. P. Dunning, who
died after eating candy from a box
that had been sent to Mrs. Dunning by
mail from San Francisco. ~
A sensation was sprung in the case
of the shooting of little George Borgh-
ers, mar Maynard, Iowa, when the
brothers of the dead boy admitted hav-
i ing fired the fatal shot, and concocted
rhe story wherein an unknown bicy-
clist was made to do the shooting. +
John w. Headers has been formally
accused of the murder of Jonas Ury
at Camp Barrett, Oakland, Cal, by
Capt. w. s.. Barnes, Of Company G,
Eighth California volunteers, and will
be arraigned before Justice Lawrence
in East Oakland. The plea is self-de-
Tense.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-24
MAY HAVE TWO
INAUGURAL BALLS
Queer Row on at the
Capital.
LAND AND DEVLIN LOCK HORNS
MAYOR CALLS A MEETING OF
HIS OWN.
Ignores the Action Of the First Gath
ering of Citizens Regarding the
Governor-Elect's Re-
ception.
LAND AND DEVLIN LOCK HORNS
MAYOR CALLS A MEETING OF
HIS OWN.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SACRAMENTO, Nov. 23.-The pros
pect that there will be two inaugural
balls instead of the customary one mas
thrilled society circles in this city. A
call in large type appeared in to-night's
Bee, signed by Mayor Land, for a meet
ing of citizens to take action regarding
q ball in honor of Governor-elect Gage
without respect to the proceedings at
last nights meeting Of citizens. AT
that gathering Robert T. Devlin was
chosen chairman, and Mayor Land
protested that a prercgative had been
taken away from him.
In another portion of the same news
paper Devlin announced the appoint
ment Of his executive committee, con-
sfsting Of Joseph Steffens, Frank Mil
Ter. F. r. Dray, William Beckman, T.
w Huntington, William Land, J. O.
Coleman. B. U! Steinman, d. A. Lind
ley, V. S MeClat9hys ,a, E. 3; WINS WI
Robie. W. J. Hall, Thomas Fox, r. D
stephens, Charles K. Lipman. W. M
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-24
URGES CONGRESS TO ACT
MARE ISLAND CHANNEL AN IN
STANCE.
IT Is Declared Warships Cannot Get
to the Naval Station Be-
cause the Law Is
Violated.
sneo,al Dispatch to The Cali.

SACRAMENTO, Nov. 23.-At meet
mo of the executive committee Of the
state Antf-Debris Association to-day
resolutions were adopted calling the at
tention of Congress to the recent report
of Chief Endicott of the bureau OF
wards and docks Of the navy with rel
erence to the Mare Island channel ana
other portions Of the bay, and ascrln-
ing the conditions therein described 10
hydraulic mining carried on III the
mountains contrary to law.
In the report referred to Ch1er Enol-
colt stated that it was absolutely eS-
sentiaI to deepen the channel or Mare
island so as to create a depth Of TWEEN
weight feet at mean low water from
the navy yard to the Straits OF car
ouinez. and, further, that there was a
shoaI In San Pablo Bay, on portion or
which. between the Straits of Carquf-
nez and Golden Gate, off Point Ptnole,
Point Wilson and Lone Tree Point, the
depth of water was less than thirty
feet. and was at one point only twenty
one feet, enabling battleship to pass
over 1t only at high tide. The report
also stated that in order to obtain
thirty feet Of water at low tide through
this section a shoal would have to be
removed at a cost of 100000 and 1t
was important that this shoal be re-
moved in order that Mare Island Navy
Yard may be accessible to all vessels
of the navy at all stages Of the tide.
The State Anti-Debris Association re-
solved to-day that the report was the
most cogent evidence that could be pre-
scented of the injuries done by hydraulic
mining. not only to the rivers of Cali
fornia and adjacent lands, but also to
the bays of San Pablo and San Fran
cisco. The resolutions direct the atten-
ton of the California Senators and
Ccngressmen to the fact that previous
surveys showed years ago that the tide
waters around San Francisco Bay were
affected, and were in danger of perma-
nent destruction for commercial pur-
poses by reason of the filling caused
by the deposit of debris from hydraulic
mines, but this report shows not only
that this filing is taking place to the
detriment of commerce, but also to the
injury of Mare Island Navy Yard so as
to prevent it fulfilling it's objects for
the repair and docking of the ships OF
our navy.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-24
SERGEY FRIEDE BRINGS
ORDERS FROM CHINA
American Merchants Benefited by
the Construction Of the Man
churian Railroad.

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-Sergey Friede.
who has explored various parts of Sibe-
ria, is about to start for Newchwang as
the representative of large manufactur-
ing interests in connection with the new
railroad now building between New
chwang, Chulanchen and Sungari. Mr..
Friede returned to America short time
ago. armed with orders amounting to
81 000. 600 for materials for the Manchurian
Railroad, which he has distributed among
American manufacturers, and he is now
engaged in loading ships in Brooklyn and
in Philadelphia with rails, locomotives
and cars for the railroad.
Mr.. Friede was the first Caucasian to
pass over the. route, which he rightly
guessed would be selected for the new
railroad. He believes that in the future
the United States will supply the mate
rial for the railroads of the Russian En-
pire, and declares his intention of spend
ing part of each year interesting Ameri-
can manufacturers in the fact that San
Francisco. as soon as the Trans-siberian
Railroad is completed, will be of the
greatest commercial Importance. He be-
lieves that Russia desires TO build up a
great commerce between her Pacific pos
sessions and America.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-24

Sims, R. L Bentley, c. ]. Ellis, F. b.
Adams, F. L. circuit and William Lam
pert.
But Mayor Land, although named as
a committeeman, declined to play sec
ond fiddle. He declared that II hdu
always been the practice for the Mayor
of the city to take a hand in starting
such movements, and that for long
time he had been contemplating can
for a meeting, when Alvin j. Bruner'
chairman of the Republican County
Central Committee, got IN aheao u
him and circulated letters for the meet
ing which was held last night at the
Golden Eagle Hotel. He said he was
not informed of last nights meeting
until the last moment, and that MS ON
cial position had been SO far ignored
as to put him in the attitude OF rank
outsider.
Public opinion seemed to be in large
part with the Mayor. for when he called
his meeting to order in the Councll
chamber tonight the place was packed
with Republicans and no end or en-
thusiasm prevailed. There was an ex-
preston of sentiment IN certain qua2s
tiers that the committee named by E-
T. Devlin should be given the compiete
overlook, but such old-time RepuDn-
cans as Frank D. Ryan and Charles T.
Jones counseled conciliatory measures
and their advice prevailed. Mayor
Land was authorized to appoint a COM
mittee, the suggestion being made that
he include residents of San Francisco,
Oakland, Los Angeles and other places
and not confine his choice to residents
of Sacramento.
The meeting adjourned until Tuesday
night, when the names will be SUBMIT
ted to the assemblage for approval.
Meanwhile nobody appears to know
which faction is going to give Gov
ernor-elect Gage his inaugural ball, al
though the suggestion has been MADE
that two be held, one in the Assembly
chamber and the other in the Senate
chamber. between which the Governor
elect NAV distribute his attendance.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-24
STAGE COACH WRECKED,
THE DRIVER MISSING
Mysterious Disaster overtakes q
Young Mexican on the Desert
Near Dale City.

SAN BERNARDINO, Nov. 23.-W. E.
Vanslyke and Fred Cox, reputable mining
men, arrived from Dale City this morn
ing with story of the mysterious wreck
ing of the Dale City stage. 1t left Dale
City on time last Thursday morning at Z
o'clock with the mail and about $500 in
bullion. The Mexican driver, young
Miguel Corona, offered a free ride to
Palm Springs to any one who would ac-
company him, as he was afraid TO go
alone with so much bullion. There was
no one to go, so he started alone.
The stage was due to arrive at Palm
Springs at about noon on Friday. When
it failed TO put in an appearance ora
Pierce, the manager, became worried on
Friday morning and hitched up team
and Started for Dale City. At Warrens
Wells, twenty seven miles away, he
found the four stage horses NO Yestge
of the harness remained on them. He
pushed on toward Dale City, fortythree
miles further. Finally, at a place
called Dog Wash, he came upon the stage.
1t appeared in perfect order, except that
the tongue was broken. He was startled
however, to find half a pailful of bloody
water standing beside the stage, as
though some one had washed his bloody
hands in it. On the top of the stage and
on the seat and right wheel were clots OF
blood.
struggle; in fact, he found one of the
Mexicans shoes near the stage, but the
driver was nowhere to be seen. 1t was
a case of robbery and murder to all ap-
pearances, but Pierce was filed with won
derment to find the mail and treasure in
tact. 1t had lain under the drivers seat
almost forty-three hours unmolested. He
took the valuables into his own rig and
drove the remaining eight miles to Dale
City. On the way he met Postmaster
Goodwin Dale and J. ]. Arbois coming
out to look for the stage. They had
heard of the wreck from a passing team
ster. The mail and bullion was taken on
to Whitewater and reached this city to-
day. No trace of the driver has been
found. Five days have elapsed since the
accident, and the man is probably dead
upon the desert. The general belief is
that there was a runaway and he was
thrown out and seriously hurt. After
binding his wounds he must have lost his
mind and wandered out over the sandy
waste.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-24
CONSTRUCTION OF MONITORS
ALTERATIONS THAT MADE
TROUBLE FOR CONTRACTORS.
However, an Agreement Has Been
Made Whereby the New Vessels
Will Have Greater Coal
Capacity.
Special Dispatch to The Call.
Call Office. Riggs House

Call Office, Riggs House,
Washington, Nov. g.
Henry 7. Scott Of the Union Iron
Works, San Francisco, denies that any
ship building trust has been organized
or is in prospect.
1.-THE sole object Of my visit to Wash
ington," said he to The Call CORE
spondent to-day, was to confer with
the Navy Department people concern
ing the new monitors authorized by
Congress, one of which is to be con-
structed by our company. The original
plans were for four monitors Of ZOO
tons each, coal capacity of 200 tons, II
knots, and each vessel was to have
single turret containing two 12-1nch
rifles. Five millions was appropriated
by Congress for the four vessels
81, 100000 each Various ship builders
submitted bids, which were opened Oc-
tober l, but later the department
changed the specifications by providing
for 1000 tons and 400 tons coaling capa-
city, and two turrets instead Of one,
the two turrets to contain four 10-fnch
rifles. The vessels were to have extra
thick protective decks and two feet
deeper draught, but when the ship
builders NQlSCuSS6u l1lt' IuctllCl WIN e3AS
officers Of the Bureau Of Construction
it appeared obvious to all that this type
of vessel could not be built for $1,25o, :
O00 We finally reached an agreement
and the construction of the vessels Will
proceed without awaiting for additional
appropriations from Congress"
Although Mr.. Scott could not with
propriety divulge the agreement ar
rived at, The Call correspondent ascer-
tanned at the Navy Department that
these four new monitors, the Wyoming,
Florida, Connecticut and Arkansas,
will be built for the most part accord
ing to the original designs, one turret
and two guns each, though the tom
mage will be increased to $500 tons, the
coal carrying capacity to be increased
from 200 to 500 tons and in addition
thirty feet in length Of vessel.
The ship builders argued that single
turret vessels armed with two 12-inch
guns were superior to any war vessels
except the battleships, while presenting
smaller target to the enemy. The
added coal capacity would also enable
the monitors to make long cruises
without replenishing the supply. The
builders convinced the Naval Board
also that this type of vessel could nav
igate shallow waters inaccessible te
battleships.
Mr.. Scott left for home tonight.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-24
OF INTEREST TO THE COAST.
Engagement of Miss Ridgeway and
James T. English Announced.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-The engage
ment is announced of Miss Marie Ridge
way. daughter of Mrs. l. j. Rfdgeway of
this city, and James F. English of San
Francisco, nephew Of Hon. w. ID. and ex-
Congressman Warren English. Miss
Ridgeway is well known and popular in
social circles. Mr.. English has been an
attache Of the House Of Representatives
continuously for the past sixteen years.
He enjoys a wide acquaintance with pub
lie men, with whom he is universal IA
vorite. For the past few years Mr.. Eng
lish has been associated with the news
bureau Of The Call in Washington
The name Of the postoffice at Clifton,
Fresno County, Cal, has been changed to
Del Rey and Ella Wilkinson has been ap-
pointed Postmaster.
Pensions have been granted as follows:
California; Original = Charles +. War
rem, Simi $40; George Stinson, San Fran
cisco. S.
Oregon: Original - Peter McManus,
Portland Inconsistencies b. BROOKS,
WASHINGTON: Original-Elmore Peter
son. Orting, s6: Thomas MCGOWAN Sol
diers' Home. Pierce, IS. Original widows,
etc.-Mary Helms, Elma, IS.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-24
ACCIDENT CAUSES LoCKJAW.
Slight Wound Will Bring About 6
Salinas Citizens Death.

SALINAS, Nov. 23.-John Alexander. a
Portuguese citizen of this place, was
thrown headlong from a bicycle last Fri
day while on the way from his place of
business to his home. The only wound he
received was a slight cut over the eye.
This afternoon he was seized with con-
vulsions and was found to be suffering
from an aggravated attack of 1ockjaw.
His death is declared to be a question of
only a few days. His sufferings are in
tense.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-24
The american Boy" Battloship.

Every patriotic American hopes the school
boys of the United States will succeed In their
efforts to raise s., 600, which will be used in
building batte-ship to be called the "Ameri-
can Boy It costs great Of money to
build q warship, but you build up your health
with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters at small ex-
pense This remedy is appetizer, tonic,
blood purifier and stimulant. 1t Is for stomach,
liver and bowel disorders.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-24
WILLIAM DULY WELCOMED.
Received by Austrian officials With
the Usual Pomp.

POLA, Austria, Nov 23.-The imperial
Yacht Hohenzollern, with the Emperor
and Empress of Germany on board, ar
rived here to-day. She was saluted by the
forts and Austrian warships. The latter
were decorated with flags.
After visiting the Austrian warships the
Emperor and Empress of Germany took
luncheon on board the Archdukes yacht
and then boarded train bound for Mu-
Mich.
The Archduke and Archduchess Carl
Stephan, the naval COMMUNICATIVE chief
and the port officials boarded the Hohen-
zollern and officially welcomed the EN-
peror and Empress to Austria.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-24
FIERCE RIOTING IN
THE STREETS OF SEOUL
Conflict Among Political Parties in
Which Many Persons Were
Killed

YOKOHAMA, Nov. 23-There has been
street fighting among the political parties
at Seoul the capital of Korea. On one
side twenty-three persons were killed and
further bloodshed is feared.
The Japanese Government has been
asked to send troops to preserve order at
Seoul.
NEW YORK, Nov. pa dispatch to
the Herald from Chemulpo says there has
been rioting at Seoul between the Inde-
pendence Club and the opposition. Sew
eral Koreans were killed and many
wounded. The foreigners were not at
tackled.
A Russian warship is at Chemulpo and
the British legation has requested ma
val force.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-24
VOYAGE OF BATTLESHIPS.
Iowa and Oregon Have Resumed the
Cruise to Honolulu.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23-The battle
ships Iowa and Oregon have resumed
their long cruise to Honolulu. Captain
Baker, commanding the Oregon and the
senior officer of the expedition, has noti-
fed the Navy Department that his little
squadron sailed last Saturday from Rio
stop will be made for coal. After leaving
that port the ships will head for Punta
Arenas, in the Straits of Magellan, al
which will mark the accomplishment of
about one-haif of their voyage, unless
they are ordered at Honolulu to proceed
70,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-24
AN ATTEMPT UPON
CAR NICHOLAS LIFE
Heroic Effort Of a Switchman Pre-
vents Disaster on a Rail-
road Bridge.

BERLIN, Nov. ga dispatch from
Elbing, the sea port Of West Prussia, says
that an attempt was made upon the life
of the Gear while his Majesty was re-
turning from Copenhagen.
Just before the Cars special train
crossed the bridge between Bohemenfer
and Lagern switchman discovered that
the bridge had been barricaded. BY an
almost superhuman effort, as a result OF
which he is now In the hospital, the
switchman, it appeared, succeeded in re-
moving the obstacles sufficiently to per-
NIT of the passage of the imperial train.
An investigation, which is being con-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-24
Pioneer lMill-owner Dies.

SANTA ROSA, Nov. 23.-Henry Lu-
dolph, one of the Oldest settlers of So
noma County. died to-day at his horre
in Green Valley. He was a pioneer mill
owner and did much to forward lumber
interests. In 1s49 he operated a big lum-
Der mill in this county. He built five mills
ard did a great business. Mr.. Ludolph
was native Of Germany, 70 years old.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-24
Tmnroved Fire Apparatus.

los ANGELES, Nov 23.-In line with
tho desire of the City Council to improve
the Fire Department of this city the Board
of Fire Commissioners to-day recon-
nended that the Council authorize the
nnrchase of two new chemical engines,
TWO new hook and ladder trucks and two
new combination hose carts and chemical
engines.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-24

"I had been troubled with dyspepsia for fifteen
years and the last five years suffered intensely had
tried quite a number of remedies, and though times
they relieved my suffering they cured me. About
four months ago noticed the advertisement of Rpans
Tabues and bought some and by using them directed
they benefited more than expected. Soon found
that all signs of the disease had disappeared and that
was gaining in weight right along, and to-day say
that am thoroughly cured have gained in weight
seventeen pounds increasing from 1913 to I45 pounds
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-24
URUGUAY ON THE
VERGE OF REVOLT
Officials Arrested in Connection With
the Acts of Border Raiding
Parties. 81 81 ssTfEY

Special Cable to The can and the New York
Herald. Copyrighted, 1898. by James Cor
don Bennett.
MONTEVIDEO, Nov. ga number or
officials have been arrested in connection
with the acts of several raiding parties
along the border. 1t is believed among the
best informed here that revolutionary
outbreak Is imminent.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-24
JURY DISAGREEs.
Fourteen-Year-Old Boy Accused Of
Murder Goes Free.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23.-Ricardo Ma
chado, the 14-year-old boy who was tried
for the murder of Eddie Schmidt, his
playmate at San Pedro, was Is, discharged
agreed and the District Attorney refused
to issue a new complaint against him.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-24
RATES WILL BE RESTORED.
Canadian Pacific and Grand Trunk
Reach an Understanding.

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-The Canadian
Pacific and Grand Trunk rairoa
ing reached an understanding on the pres
ent rate controversy, all rates will be re-
stored on Monday, November %.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-24
MUST PAY THE WAR TAX.
Express Companies Mandamused by
Missouri,s Supreme Court.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 23-On application of
the Business Mems League of this city,
the State Supreme Court has awarded an
alternative writ of mandate against the
American and Wells-Fargo express COM
panies to compel them to pay the war
stamp tax.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-24
Major Cook Dies at MERGED.

MERGED, Nov. 23.-Major G. B. Cook,
one of Merced's most prominent and
wealthy citizens, died at his home this
evening.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-24

Advances made furniture and pianos, with
or without removal ]. Noonan. 1017- 1923 Mission
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20

ing in the England Of a century ago
are generally regarded by archaeolo-
gists as survivals Of tree worship,
which seems to have existed every
where.
Germany probably received the tree
from Scandinavia, where the ancient
legend tells of "Yggdrasil," the ash,
which binds together heaven, earth
and hell; its. branches spreading over
the whole world, and reaching above
the sky; it's roots running in three d.
rections, one to the Asa gods in heav-
en-, one to the Frost giants, and the
third to the underworld
In the far East, Japanese sacred
books, written dozen centuries ago,
relate how the gods pulled up by the
roots on the mountain Kager the Saka
tree, on the branches of which they
hung jewels, mirror and blue and
white peace offerings to the shining
goddess Of the heavens.
The Hindoo Parijata and Kalpavris-
ksha yielded all the objects Of the de-
sires of gods and mortals, and so, too.
did the Iranian Harvisptokhm, "the
tree Of all the SEEDS"
At cremation ceremonies in Bud
dhist Siam q framework representing
a tree, to which are tied lines and nut
shells containing money and lottery
tickets, occupies prominent place, and