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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-06
Rupltures
and Trllsses /!

1t is not usually that a rupture can be
cured. but some times If taken at Its early
stage and Truss properly fitted, 1T fire.
quently makes a perfect cure and should
it fail In that 1t prevents its growing
worse and keeps the afflicted one COM
Portable.
We have had many years experience In
fitting Trusses. and our large stock of
these goods enables US to use just the
correct one. and We guarantee our
goods.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-06
The People Now Realize Il

A little over year ago we advertised
that We would sell one stove OF our make
to anybody as low as a dealer could buy
carload. Then our trade was limited to
Virginia and North Carolina. Since we
advertised this We have shipped them to
every State from New York to Florida
and as far West as Ohio-right In the
heart Of other stove manufacturers
Nothing but praise comes from these
States for their baking qualities and ex-
ccllent finish. The celebrated Fitz. Lee
Cook Stove is destined to be in more
homes in more States than any other
stove ever made. Write for informat ton
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-06

Miss Eliza beth Tunstall Hickson, sec
ond daughter of Mr.. William Hickson
was married at DanvIlle Wednesday to
Mr.. Armistead Ragland Long. promi-
nent Lynchburg lawyer. at the resi-
dence OF her sister. Mrs. D. j. Holcomb,
on Paxton street. Rev. ]. Cleveland
Hall ofllciated.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-06

INTERESTING ITEMS FROM THE
WIRES AND MAILS.
Ex-senator and Mrs. c. ]. Faulkner
announce The engagement to their
eldest daughter. Miss Jane Winn, TO Dr.
Nashville. Tenn.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-06

Marriage licenses were issued ii
Washington yesterday to Charles I,
Todd and Pattie r. Cudlipp, De Wit
of Richmond.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-06

Robert Steele. Winchester's oldest
resident celebrated his 9Sth birthday
to- day.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-06

Thirty thousand dollars OF Virginia
coupon bonds were received at the office
of the Auditor Thursday. They were
forwarded by New York parties, who
desire to exchange them for registered
bonds. The details OF the exchange
We're executed promptly.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-06

The announcement of Mr. Warren Fl.
Whitmore. of Rushville, Rockingham
county. as a candidate for the lower
branch of the Virginia Legislature. has
put a new aspect on the political situa-
ton there IIe is running as an inde-
pendent Democrat. His battle cry is
down with the machine" and his plat
form. "Iylcr for the Senate"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-06

The residence of j. M. Chadduck. near
Waterloo. was destroyed by fire yester-
day on account Of q defective flue
Loss heavy. Insurance small.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-06

Revenue officers operating in Culpeper
county against Illicit distilling, returned
again Yesterday afternoon with an
other "still'' and more "moonshine y
making the third capture in two days.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-06
THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

s T. 4. -
INTERESTING ITEMS from THE
WIRES AND MAILS.
Ex-senator and Mrs. c. ]. Faulkner
announce The engagement to their
eldest daughter. Miss Jane Winn, TO DR..
william White. n prominent banker of
Nashville. Tenn.
Robert Steele. winchcster's oldest
resident, celebrated his 9Sth birthday
to-day.
The cornerstone Of the new ,Nfetho-
Clarke county. was laid with appro-
pirate ceremonies Tuesday. Rev. DR..
5. *. Cox. Rev. DR.. b. w. Bond and
other clergymen OBLIGATED.
Miss Elizabeth Tunstall Hickson, sec
ond daughter of Mr.. William Hickson
was married at DanvIlle Wednesday to
Mr.. Armistead Ragland Long. q promi-
nent Lynchbnrg lawyer, at the resi-
dence OF her sister. Mrs. D. ]. Holcomb,
on Paxton street. Rev. ]. Cleveland
Hall oflciated
Robert Longwood. who died Monday
night, is the third victim of the terrible
lire at Curtis, Bedford county, which. as
previously reported, occurred on Sep
TENDER 18th. when the home of Mr.. j. L.
Logwood was burned and two of his
sons persisted in the flames. Robert, a
boy or , or 10 years of age. was so
seriously Injured in the fire that he died
Iuesuay night from the effects.
"Thurmenasmcire." in Clarke coun-
ty the estate of General Charles Thur
man. formerly of Nashville. Tenn.
which he bought a few years ago, has
been sold to Mr.. James Graham. of
Wilkesbarre, Pa. for 500, 500. This prom
erty is one OF the prettiest homes and
finest farms in this section of the Stale
The Williamsburg football eleven will
be organized in few days, or as soon
as the old members return. Mr. Walter
Burke. who will attend college from
Hampton, will be in charge OF The team.
The residence of j. M. Chadduck. near
waterloo. was destroyed by fire yester-
day on account of a defective fue.
Loss heavy. Insurance small.
Marriage licenses were issued in
Washington yesterday to Charles T..
Todd and Pattie r. Cudlipp, De Witt
Vaughan and Carrie Vivian Floyd, all
Of Richmond.
Revenue officers operating In Culpeper
county against Illicit distilling, returned
again yesterday afternoon with an
other Still and more "moonshine,"
making the third capture in two DAYS.
Thirty thousand dollars Of Virginia
coupon bonds were received at the office
of the Auditor Thursday. They were
forwarded by New York parties who
desire to exchange them for registered
bonds. The details OF the exchange
We're executed promptly.
The announcement of Mr.. Warren Fl.
Whitmore. of Rushville, Rockingham
county as a candidate for the lower
branch of the Virginia Legislature has
put a new aspect on the political situa-
ton there. He is running as an indie
pendent Democrat. His battle cry is
down with the machine" and his plat
form. Tyler for the Senate"
HOW TIE LITTLE BIRDS TALK.
Peculiar Notes and Cries Translated
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-06

The Williamsburg football eleven will
be organized in few days. or as soon
as the old members return. Mr. Walter
Burke. who will attend college from
Hampton, will be in charge OF The team.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-06

"Thurmenasmeire." in Clarke coun-
ty the estate of General Charles Thur
man. formerly of Nashville, Tenn,
which he bought a few years ago, has
been sold to Mr.. James Graham. of
Wilkesbarre, Pa. for 1922. 500. This prom
erty is one OF the prettiest homes and
finest farms in this section of the Stale.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-26
GUARDING AMERICAN
INTERESTS IN SAMOA

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-Until further
informed of the attitude Of Great Britain
on the German proposition to partition
the Samoan Islands among the three
powers signatory to the Berlin treaty,
make a categorical reply. Final action
certainly will not be taken by this Gov
ernment until the President and Secre-
tary of State understands the views OF
influential Senators with reference to the
proposed disposition of the islands.
In the meantime there is no intention
on the part of the administration to DE
pushed into hasty action by rumors of
ing from German sources that for the
surrender of her rights in the islands of
Tutuila and Savaii Germany should be
given possession of Upolu and additional
compensation.
1t was significantly stated to-day that
the President proposed to carefully guard
every interest of the United States in
Tutuila in view of American possession
of the harbor Of Pago Pago on that ISL
and by this Government. and to require
adequate compensation for the surrender
of American claims to the islands of
Upolu and Sava1i.
The authorities have determined that
appointed to settle the Samoan question,
but the matter will be ended by direct
negotiations between the three Govern
ments. 1t is apparent that these negotia-
tions will consume several months, and
as a preliminary to them 1t may be de-
cided to pat into force some of the rec
concentrations Of the Joint High Commits
gated the conditions prevailing In the
islands
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-26
DECAPITATED HER DAUGHTER WITH
ONE STROKE OF A KEEN KNIT {

Coroner of Contra Costa County. I was
summoned to-day to come to Sheep ISL
and with all possible haste and accord
ingly went to San Pablo and there secur-
ed a roWboat and went to the island, ac-
companied by Deputy Sheriff Fred john
son.
I'VE were met by the farmland, Han
sen, who conducted us to the house.
There, In a room, upon the floor, lay the
body Of 10-year-old girl, with her head
severed completely from the trunk.
found a letter left by Mrs. Baago, written
In Danish. We made a thorough search OF
the island for the missing woman, but were
unable to find any trace whatever Of her.
1t is my opinion that she has committed
suicide by drowning herself. The island
is a dreary place and is occupied by no
one except the Baago family, Hansen and
a fisherman. 1t is my impression the
woman brooded over the trouble with her
husband and became temporarily insane.
l brought the remains of the little girl to
San Pablo, where they were viewed by a
jury I will hold an inquest next Friday
afternoon"
Deputy Sheriff Fred Johnson was seen
tonight and he has the following to say:
"I was summoned to Sheep Island to-day
from Martinez, and witnessed one OF the
saddest cases I have ever seen In my life.
Coroner Curry and I rowed TO the island
and upon learning full particulars of the
case from the man Hansen | set about
making a thorough search Of the entire
island I visited every nook and corner
and could find no trace Of the missing
woman I am morally certain she has
committed suicide by drowning"
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-26

bringing their daughter with them.
Baago decided all his property over to his
wife and the couple separated. Baago
secured employment as a cabinet-maker
in San Francisco and his wife returned to
Sheep Island with the little girl. Tuesday
Hans Hansen, an aged dairyman resid-
ing on the island. ate dinner with them.
Mrs. Baago expressed herself to him as
satisfied with the condition of affairs. but
Hansen thought she seemed down
hearted. In order to divert her mind
from her troubles Hansen suggested a
boat ride or walk about the island. and
Mrs. Baago consented to take a walk
and promised to meet him at the quarry,
some distance from the house. AT about
o'clock, Mrs. Baago having failed to
appear, Hansen feeling worried, went to
the house to ascertain the cause of her
non-appearance. AS he entered the
house he called for Mrs. Baago, and get
ting no response. he opened the door Of
her bedroom. The sight that met his
gaze paralyzed him for the moment.
There upon the floor of the small bed
room lay the body of the little child liter
ally bathed in its own blood. The feet
of the body were almost against the door.
while the head was lying in the corner
close by with the bloody knife under It,.
From all indications the mother had
called the child into the room and with
out warning grabbed her by the
hair and with one strong stroke drew the
knife across the little girls throat, COM
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-26
INVESTIGATING THE
FULLER WILL SCANDAL
Three Prominent Citizens Arrested on
Charges Of Perjury and
FOrCeru

CHICO, Oct. 25.-At last some action
has been taken In the notorious will con-
test in the Alfred Fuller estate. The full
history of this alleged will was given in
The Call some time last summer and. as
was then predicted and intimated that
sooner or later the principals to the will
would find themselves in deep water. The
will over which so much comment has
been made was In favor of Mrs. Minnie
Houseworth, DR.. J. E. Rodley and John
Garner being the witnesses This will
was hatched up some time after the
death of Alfred Fuller, who was never
married and much comment was made
when the same was offered for probate.
The Grand Jury has had the matter un-
der consideration for the past two weeks,
subpenaing many of the most prominent
citizens from Chico before it.
This afternoon indictments were issued
for ]. E. Rodley. John Garner and Mrs.
Minnie Houseworth. Garner and Rodley
were arrested here, while Mrs. House
worth was arrested in San Francisco.
The charge against them is forgery and
perjury. Unusual interest is taken in the
case because of the prominence of the
accused. ]. E. Rodley was for the past
two years Mayor OF Chico and is one of
the leading physicians here. John Gar
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-26

pletely decapitating her. After throwing
the knife away she threw the head upon
the floor, and. leaving the house, ended
here own life by jumping into the bay.
That the woman was insane is a GER
tainty as she was often heard saying
that she was tired of the kind of life
she was living and would make away
with the child and then drown herself.
and the latter Is the theory held by the
officers as to her whereabouts
Word was sent TO Coroner Curry at
Martinez about o'clock In the afternoon
and he, accompanied by Deputy Sheriff
Johnson. hastened to the scene of the
murder. The Coroner and deputy sheriff
searched the island thoroughly and no
trace of the missing woman could be
found She left the following note, writ
ten In Danish:
any longer. My husband has been bother
and Anderson can sell the cows and di-
vide 1t, and the house can you sell and
divide in three parts-my sister Jine one
part my brother Pete one part and my
husbands sister Sine her part. My best
regards. MARIA BAAGO:
my girl with me-"
the remains of the child were taken to
San Pablo, where they were viewed by
the Coroners jury, after which they were
taken to Martinez on a late train. The
inquest will be held tomorrow after
noon in San Pablo. Coroner Curry was
interviewed and said:
at is one of the saddest cases 1t has
been my duty to handle for the past ten
years, during which time have been
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-26
GEORGIA WELCOMES
LIEUTENANT BRUMBY
VIII Be Presented With Sword by
the People of the State
for Braverv

ATLANTA, Oct. 25.-The arrival of
Lieutenant Brumby of the Olympia here
tonight to receive his formal welcome
into the city and his native State was the
signal for noisy and enthusiastic de-
monstration. special train brought him
from his home at Marietta, Ca, twenty
miles from Atlanta, where he went yes
terday to spend a short time with his
mother and relatives.
Tonight he was given a reception at the
Capital City Club and tomorrow the
presentation of the sword from the people
of Georgia will take place. The ceremony
will take place in front of the State Cap
itol and the sword will be presented by
Governor Gambler Lieutenant Brumby
and the reception committee will then go
to the reviewing stand on Peachtree
street, where the military parade. made
up of troops from all parts of Georgia
and many adjoining States, Will be wit
messed
The lieutenant's family are guests OF
the city during his stay here.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-26
NOTICE !! j!
Taxes Due Upon Assessments
Made by the State Board
Of Equalization.
CoNTRoLLERs DEPARTMENT.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
CIGD AErAyrn DOT n 100

SACRAMENTO. oct. II, 1881
In accordance with the provisions of Section
given that 1 have received from the State
Board Of Equalization the duplicate Record
Of Assessments Of Railways ana the Dupli-
Eessments,' containing the assessments upon
the property OF each OF the following named
associations or corporations as fixed by said
to-wit:
California Pacific Railroad Company. Cen
tral Pacific Railroad Company. Northern Call
fornia Railroad Company Northern Railway
Company. South Pacific Coast Railroad Com
Southern California Motor Road Company,
San Francisco and North Pacific Railway
Company. southern California Railway Com
North Pacific Coast Railroad Company. San
Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railway
Company. Nevada County Narrow-Gause Rail.
Company Nevada California Oregon Railway
Company, Psjaro Valley Consolidated Railroad
Alameda Alameda and San Joaquin Railroad Company
Gualala River Railroad Company California
and Nevada Railroad Company. Sierra Railway
Company Of California, Sierra Valley Railway
Company. San Francisco and San Mateo Flee
trio Railway Company. Randsburg Railway
Company. and Pullman Palace Car Company
property and one-half OF the State and county
taxes on all real property are now aus a ana
Monday in November next at o'clock p. m,
and unless paid 10 the State Treasurer, at the
Capitol. prior thereto, per cent will be added
CT before the last Monday in April next, at
6 o'clock p m. an additional per cent will
The remaining one-haif OF state and county
payable after the 8rsf 8RDeMSS Monday W IN IN January
day in April next at 6 O'Clock p. m. and
unless paid TO the State Treasurer, at the
SSpsSl % nt prior th.5eto per cent VIII be added
q. p. CoLGAN. State Controller.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-26
ADJUSTING UNION
PACIFIC CLAIMS
Ten Million Dollars Dis
allowed.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct 25.-Howard s.
Abbott, special master in the Union IA
cifc Railway receivership, has just filed
in the United States court volumlnous
report on the claims filed against the
Union Pacific estate under the order OF
the court for the District of Nebraska
filed February 16, 1898. This report, which
has been confirmed by Judge Sanborn, is
the last step in the settlement Of the
Union Pacific receivership.
The largest claims allowed are those OF
the Union Pacific Railway Company, the
balance due the company being found by
Mr. Abbott to aggregate $44.5OO,O0U Inc
ment of 81, ,395, ,294 is allowed. A Judgment
obtained April %, 1898, in the United
States District Court for the District OF
Massachusetts by Henry Bulge, Charles
A. Peabody Jr. and Henry Decoppel for
81, 454, ,969 and sold to Lawrence Greer Is
allowed at its discounted value. The bal
ance on the claim of Francis s. Bangs,
Howland Davis and w. E. Flynn for S26O,-
672 on unpaid trust bonds is allowed.
Other large claims allowed are as fol-
lows: Z. c. Benedict and bOndholders
committee, N,S77 ,53S; Josiah B. French and
others 1898. SCI; Northern Pacific Railway
Company, $347, ,051. The total of the claims
allowed in addition to the sum of SIG, 44S,-
72O already paid IS $56,641, ,92l.
The following claims are disallowed:
Rattlesnake Creek Water Company; First
National Bank of Fort Collins, Colorado;
Thomas B. Grove; Union Pacific Railroad
Company, two claims; Amsterdam COM
mittee. Mercantile Trust Company, Echo
and Park City Railway Company, Kansas
City and Omaha Railway Company,
Kansas City and Omaha Railroad Com
pany, Agents Harrington and Melville M.
Makeover.
It is ordered that the claims allowed be
paid pro rata out of the funds in the
hands of the receivers.
Judge Sanborn ordered the preferred
claims which are comparatively small,
paid in full and a dividend of 6 per cent
on the unpreferred claims. The aggregate
of the disallowed claims is about S10,O00,00O
OMAHA, Nebr., Oct, 25.-Judge Sanborn
Of the Federal court has signed decree
ordering receivers Of certain Union Pa
cific branch lines to turn property back
to that company and covering disburse-
ment OF about $1,000, 900, the assets of the
Union Pacific Railway Company, held for
the unsecured creditors of that company
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-26
IN NEXT SUNDAYS CALL
GRAEBE DIVORCE GRANTED.
Grounds We're Cruelty and Too Much
Mother-in-Tau

SAN JOSE, Oct 25.-Mrs. Mary Graehe
was to-day granted a divorce from
Charles E. Graebe, the well-known lew
eler. by Judge Hyland. The ground was
cruelty, and Graebe did not appear in
court to dispute the charge Graebe is
one of the most popular young business
his wife while she was here on visit,
She returned to her home in Philadelphia
and few weeks later he followed her
They were married and returned here. A
pretty cottage was furnished, but the
honeymoon was shortlived, and ten days
after their arrival home Mrs Graebe
packed her trunk and left her husband.
Graebes mother and sister went to live
with him. and the young wife declares he
lost all affection for her and would hard
ly speak to her. She blames her mother
in-law for this lack of attention. Mrs
Graebe is now residing with her brother
in Oakland. A satisfactory settlement OF
the property has been made.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-26
AGU|NALDO SENDS
PEACE PROPOSALS
AccreditS an Agent to
Washing gton.
Special Dispatch to The Gail.

NEW YORK. Oct. 25.-A special to the
World from Washington says: Senor An
tonic Regidor, now in London, will sail
for the United States within three weeks.
and as fully accredited representative Of
Aguinaldo, will present to President Nc
Kinley new terms for ending hostilities
and reconstructing the government of the
islands. The coming Of the representative
is kept a close secret by the administra-
ton, but from a high authority the World
correspondent learns that these are the
exact terms Aguinaldo desires:
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-26
ADJOURNMENT OF
PERANCE UNION
Place of Next Meeting 6
Not Yet Chosen.
Special Dispatch to The Call

SEATTLE, Oct. &.-The National Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union closed
it's twenty-sixth annual convention and
silver jubilee in this city to-day and to-
morrow will witness the departure of a
large number Of the delegates for the
East. Some will remain on the Pacific
Coast visiting friends and relatives and
a number will go from here to Southern
California.
The excitement over the denunciatory
resolutions on the national adminiStra-
tions policy in the Philippines and on the
Interpolation of the "anti-canteen law"
yesterday, had not died out when
rs meeting convened. Many dele
sslst that the union made a seri-
ke in condemning the admins
Ahigh officer, in an authorized
-day. while refusing to al
e to be used, said: THE
ne mistake of it's life in
Mutton. In order to further
work we have much to
tnistration and our re-
but little weight when
show that we have no
iclkinley and the other
ur Government. The
regret yesterday s
sssion to-day nothing
sterdayS S resolutions.
ey of Maine superin-
ce and International
nent, under the aus
Philippine war resolu-
read her report The
lie to the criticisms by
Is when she said: 1--WE
|.e soldiers who from a
|Ided duty and so-called
Brehn of Illinois, super
= department of franchises,
Inber of local addresses ha n
Ied the afternoon meeting ad-
pscutive committee, to whom had
Hferred the matter of selecting next
meeting place, met tonight out
Pade no selection. 1t will meet again to-
morrow and there is every indication that
Indianapolis, Ind, will be named
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-26
TROOPS NEEDED ON THE
MEXICAN BORDER
Governor Murphy of Arizona Reports
the Fighting Between Cow
bows and Mexicans.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-The Secretary
of War this afternoon received a teIe-
gram from Governor Murphy of Arizona
saying that considerable trouble had oc-
CURED at Naco, on the border between
Arizona and Mexico, between American
cowboys and Mexican officers
He recommended that company Of
troops be ordered there from Fort Hua-
chuca, to remain until the trouble had
subsided. He says that the civil officers
order. but may not be able to do So
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-26
Mrs. Hearst BUYS Oil Lands.

firms the purchase and control by Mrs.
Phebe Hearst of valuable oil lands at
Coalinga and also OF the Home Oil Conn
pany. The deal is d large and important
one,
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-26

ner is prominent rancher living three
miles north Of Chico while Mrs House.
worth is well known. Her former hus-
band was a wealthy rancher west Of
Chico.
The bail is fixed in the sum of SO 900.
Rodley and Garner will be taken to Oro-
vile in the morning
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-26
Horrifying Deed of
a Despondent
Woman.
After Numbering Her
Child Mrs. Baaqo
Nils Herself.

~ NE of the most shocking crimes
in the history of Contra Costa
County occurred at Sheep Island,
| about one and a half miles from
Siege station. Tuesday afternoon.
a short time ago a man by the
name of Peter Baago, wife and ten-year-
old child located on the island. Baago en-
gaging In the dairy business.
Last Saturday it appears the husband
and wife quarreled and agreed to sepa-
rate. They came TO San Francisco,