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From Whom She Had Separated, Refusing
to Support Him Any Longer.
A Man Who Was in the House
Where the Tragedy Occurred
Also Wounded in the Neck by
the Point of Death at the Hos
pital.

BAKERSFIELD, May 23.-Maria
Perrera was murdered by Francisco
Ocoa last night and "Hooknose'' Smith
lies at the point of death on hospi-
tai cot with a. bullet wound in his neck
inflicted by the same hand The t1stg-
edy took place in a house on Twenty
first street The assassin entered a rear
gate on the alley, met Smith and shot
him, then broke down the back door
of the house and rushed to the second
room.
On a mattress laid on the floor the
PerTera woman and Lou Ross had been
sitting, preparing for bed. Having heard
the shot the women were alarmed and,
as the door flew open, one said to the
other: That's Frank
The light was blown out and each
covered into a corner in an attempt to
hide, but light streamed in from ad-
joining rooms, enabling them TO te
seen. He was disguised with a hand
kerchief tied over his face, with holes
cut for the eyes, but he was fully rec
nized by his appearance as well as by
his voice.
Once in the roam he threw Lou Ross
to one side with an oath and moved
over to and stepped upon Maria Per-
rera.
The woman was lying upon her back,
he standing upon her abdomen, and as
he was placing the muzzle of the Wea-
pom to her breast she appealed to him
not to kill her.
Cursing her constantly, he pulled the
trigger, then retreated to a side door,
opened it and backed out, keeping his
pistol pointed toward the ROOM When
outside the door he slipped his mask
down and stood for an instant in the
full moonlight, cursing and daring any
one to follow him. Ocoa then ran
around the house and across the porch
He has not been apprehended, although
every officer in town is searching for
him.
Ocoa and Marie Perrera had lived
together as man and wife for several
years, she suppcrtir G him by hard work.
Not long ago she decided that she would
no longer labor for his1, but, instead
would devote herself to her aged faith
er, who is a paradytic. This aban
donment is supposed to be the motive
of the crime. They came here from
Ventura two years ago. Smith was
shot because he was in the way.
An autopsy was held upon the body
of the remains, and one wound only was
found. A surgeon this morning removed
the bullet from Smiths neck. 1t had en-
tered a short distance below the ear,
ranged downward and stopped back of
the ribs. about four inches below the
cOllarbOne
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GERMAN METHoDIsTs.
Conference of Churches of North
ern California at Santa Cruz.

SANTA CRUZ, May 23.-The confer
ence of German Methodist Churches of
Northern California began its sessions
this afternoon.
Rev. George Guth, Presiding Elder,
was elected Chairman, and Rev. l. G.
Vogel Secretary.
Pastors from San Francisco, San
Jose, Santa Rosa, Stockton, Napa and
I.orin We're present, and gave brief re-
ports of the condition of their churches
The Presiding Elder gave an en-
couraging report of the work in Cali
fornia.
The conference will continue to-mor-
row, when papers on various lines of
religious thought will be read. In the
evening there will be memorial services
in honor of the late DR.. William Mast,
noted author of Methodist literature.
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State Revenues and Taxation.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 23.-The
State Senate Committee appointed to
consider the matter of revenue and
taxation held a meeting to-day. The
entire committee, Senators Smith of
Kern, Taylor of Alameda, and Sims of
Sonoma, were present, and in a general
way considered the subjects of taxa
ton and the cost of collection. 1t was
decided to send out to various States
and make inquiries as to the methods
in use. Suggestions are also invited
from all citizens of California bearing
on improvements that may be effected
in the present system of State revenues
and taxation.
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DUEL IN FRANCE.
One of the Participants Receives
an Ugly Wound.

PARIS, May pa duel has been
fought on the Ilie de la Grande Gate,
between Catullo Mendes, the French
author and dramatic critic, and NJ
Vanar.
The quarrel which led to the meeting
was the result of a discussion on Sat-
urday last, during an entire act at the
Theater de la Place Duchatte, where
Sarah Bernhardt produced her version
of Hamlet and played the title role
in black costume and with blonde
hair MN. Mendes and Vanar engaged
in dispute as to whether Hamlet
should be fat or thin.
This is Mendes' fourteenth duel He
is not good fencer, but walks toward
his adversary waving his sword like q
fan. The encounter was stopped four
times under the belief that Mendes was
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Big Orange Crop.

LOS ANGELES, May 23.-General
Freight Agent Edward Chambers Of
the Santa Fe Railway Company. who
has been in communication with the
agents of the company throughout
Southern California, states that crop
indications give promise of a very sue
cessful year. He gives it as his opin-
ion that at least 10000 carloads of
oranges will be sent East this year.
Last seasons output was 1900 car
loads. The grain, hay and beet crops
are not exceptional. but will be fair.
Lemons will harvest large and deeidu-
Gus fruits are promising we'll
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Fresno Depot for Valley Road.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 23.-The
Board of Directors of the Valley Road
met this afternoon and awarded the
contract for the construction of the
new station at Fresno. The structure
will be one sufficiently large for the
accommodation of the business of the
city for many years to come. There will
be commodious rooms for the passen-
gers, and warehouses for the freight,
which will be completed during the
summer. While the cost of the station
is not given, between $4,000 and 500
OO will be expended. The contract was
lei to Peacock & Hallway.
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wounded, and the firth time it was
stopped, found him with an ugly wound
in the abdomen Vanar obviously tried
to wound Mendes$in the hand or fore
arm, but the latter was determined to
advance, and the result was that he
sustained a serious wound
Vanar expressed regret at the out
come of the encounter, but Mendes
sheok hands with his adversary and
treated the affair lightly, though it was
evident he was suffering great pain.
Nine. Mendes came to the scene with
out her husbands knowledge, and
awaited the end of the duel in a car
riage near by There was an affecting
scene between the husband and wife
when the fighting was finished.
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above places while acting division en-
gineer officer. OTIS"
Colonel Summers is Colonel of the
Second Oregon Volunteers, and COM
manded the advance brigade of General
Lawton's division during his recent
march northwald to San Isidro.
THE DIVISION AMONG THE COM
MISSIONERS.
WASHINGTON, May 23.-The indi-
cation clearly set out in the news dis
patches from Manila of a division of
opinion among the United States Com
snlissioners as to the best method of
dealing with the insurgents at this crit
ical stage has aroused deep interest
here. Nothing was received at the
State Department to-day from Presi-
dent Schurman of the commission, and
in General Otis dispatch to Secretary
A1ger, or at least all of them made
public, there is no reference to any dis
satisfaction on his part with the attl-
tude of the civilian members of
commission.
1t is regarded as perhaps a misfor-
tune that this phase Of the situation
was not reported before Admiral
lost to the commission the benefit of
mis- experience and sound judgment. 1t
is realized here that much tact is re-
quired at this juncture, in order, while
avoiding extreme measures with the
F'ilipinos, not to fall into the much
graver error of losing the expensiveiy
bought fruits of the victories of the
American army and navy.
The War Department is inclined to
support General Otis, not only because
of his connection with the war, but also
on the ground that his longer expert
ence with the insurgents better fits him
to understand the native character.
However, the President is giving the
matter his close personal attention, as
sisted only by Secretary Hay, who is
directly responsible for the instructions
given to the Commission, but by all of
the members of the Cabinet, and
proper outcome of the little difference
may be expected.
SCHURMAN HEARD FROM.
WASHINGTON, May 23.3Secretary
Hay has received from President
Schurman of the Philippine Commits
sion a long message giving the results
native Filipino Commission sent by
Aguinaldo to treat with the Americans.
The message was laid before the Presi
dent tonight He was very much graf
itied at its contents, which are said to
be very encouraging for the outlook
that something definite may be accom-
rlished.
President Schurman reports that the
native Commissioners will take back to
their people the proposition for a form
of government, etc, suggested by the
American commission.
The text of the dispatch was not made
public, and will not be. 1t was stated
tonight on the authority of a gentle
man who spent some time with the
President that notwithstanding con-
trary reports from Manila, there are no
differences of any consequence between
the military and civilian members of
the commission as to the course to be
adopted in dealing with the natives
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Must Undergo an Operation.

LONDON, May 23.-"Truth" to-day,
in spite of semi-official statements to
the contrary, insists that an operation
for cataract on the Queens eyes is in
evitable. 1t says: '"The Queen has just
consulted Professor Pagenstecker of
Wiesbaden, who guarantees the sue
cess of the operation, and opines that
the Queen will entirely regain the ex-
cellent sight she possessed until re-
c1ntlv''
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Fatal Explosion in Denmark.

COPENHAGEN, May PA terrible
explosion has occurred at the military
laboratory here While some men were
engaged in filling shells some of the
latter exploded and killed several men
ans. severely injured a non-commis-
stoned officer and two workmen. The
laboratory was destroyed.
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showers during the night. While the
moisture will, at the present time. be
detrimental to hay, but it will benefit,
standing crops.
SAN JOSE, May pa light shower
of rain began falling here shortly after
midnight. A large amount of hay is
out which may be slightly damaged,
but much benefit will result to the Or
chardists, many of whom have had to
resume irrigating recently.
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PHILIPPINE PEACE
NEGOTIATIONS.
Not All Harmony Among the Amerl-
can Commissioners.
Civilian Members Favor Cunclllatoy Meth
DDS in Dealing With the Rahels,

While General Otis Has No Offer to
Make to the Filipinos Except
That They Lay Down Their
Arms Without Terms, Believing
It Cheaper to So Thoroughly
Whip Them That They Would
be Glad to Surrender Than to
Farley on Terms That May be
Construed as a Compromise.
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Bryan at Quincy, Illinois.

QUINCY Qll), May %. William
J. Bryan spent the day here as the
guest of the County Democracy. He
addressed an audience of 10000 people
this afternoon. Mr.. Bryan was met
here by Congressman Dockery and
Lloyd of Missouri and Williams of Illi-
nois.
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WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Light Showers Over Northern Half
of Pacific Coast.

SAN FRANCISCO, May %, ) D. m
Weather conditions and general fore
cast: The following are the seasonal
rainfalls to date, as compared with
those of same date last season, and
rainfall in last twenty-four hours:
Last This
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Condition of the Treasury.

WASHINGTON, May 23.-To-day's
statement of the condition of the treas
ury shows: Available cash balance,
$265. .945. .663; gold reserve, $226. Col, Ii.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-13
CHILDREN PROTECT ANIMALS.

A meeting of the Standish auxiliary OF Our AMI
mai Protective League held yesterday AFTER
noon at the home of Mrs. Myles Standish NO II
FYfth-ave About twenty boys and girls gathered
10 vote for the officers of this branch OF the
Juvenile humane organization with which 1t is con-
nected.
The headquarters Of the league are in the united
Charities Building, Twenty-second-st. and Fourth
ave Dr. William H Tolman Tce-president, was
present yesterday. and assisted Mrs. Standish In
making clear 70 the children the object for which
they met Our Animal Protective League works in
sympathy with the Society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty TO Animals. Its object is to interest chill
dren in the care and protection OF dumb creatures
and 10 educate them TO a sympathetic understand
ing OF animals. This is done through eaflet
stories lantern picture talks practical demonstra
tions and an information bureau.
Cards were given TO the children, on which the
following pledge is printed
hereby promise that as far in my power lies
I will prove II all cruelty 10 dumb animals, and
will aid and succor those that are weak and help
less
The children receive a badge. which is a small
guded pin. and 1t with great pride by
each child. There are some directions printed as
70 how animal may be protected. and these
were distributed among the children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-13
GERMAN IDEA OF EDUCATION.
DIX RUSSELL SPEAKS AT THE LAST CON-
FERENCE OF THE PUBLIC EDUCA-
TON ASSOCIATION

report OF the Philadelphia conference on adm
cation was the first busineys before the Public
Education Association yesterday afternoon ut its
last meeting for this season.
Miss Draper. who gave the report apoloeized for
the absence Of Mrs. Schuyler Van Rensselaer,
An idea from Massachusetts was advanced and
met with approval II to have a librarian
detailed 10 instruct children in the use of cata-
logues, thus enabling them TO find greater aid in
getting books from the free libraries
The meeting Of the conference next year will be
held at Brookline Mass, and will be called the
Eastern Conference
DR.. James Russell. in his talk on The German
Idea of Public Education" explained the evolution
of the school system in Germany from the earliest
time; Its condition under the early Church its de-
velopment through the Reformation, and its pres
ent status.
He said that the aim Of the school in Germany
was declared to be the training Of God-fea ring,
patriotic sef-supporting citizens. He explained
how boys and girls leave public schools at fourteen
years Of age. and then expected to take the
extension course in learning whatever trade call
ing they take up. He pointed out the excellence OF
this system in developing skilled workmen. But OF
the pupils who go through such a training not one
in 10000. according to the report of an eminent
professor In Berlin. rises above the grade in
which he born.
THE system is thus not helpful TO self advance-
ment," said DR. Russell, and the German school
exists not for the pupil but for the State"
Nevertheless he thought there were many ex-
which this country would find useful II they were
adapted to Western conditions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-13
THE KINGS DUST.

Thou shalt die" the priest said to the king.
Thou shalt vanish like the leaves OF spring.
Like the dust of any common thing
One day thou upon the winds shall blow!"
Nay. not So" the king said II shall stay
While the great sun in the sky makes day;
Heaven and earth when do. pass away
In my tomb / walt till all things go!'
Then the king died And with myrrh and nard,
Washed with palm wine. swathed in linen hard,
Rolled in naphtha gum and under guard
OF his steadfast tomb, they laid the king.
Century fled to century; still he lay
Whole as when they hid him first away.
Sooth. the priest had nothing more TO say
He. It seemed the king, knew everything
One day armies with the tramp Of doom
Overthrow the huge blocks of the tomb
Swarming sunbeams searched its cham bered gloom
Bedouins camped about the sand-bown spot,
Little Arabs. answering 10 their name,
With broken mummy fed the flame,
Then a wind among the ashes came.
Blew them lightly-and the king not
-(Hariet Prescott Spofford.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-13
MRS. PALMER LAYS DOWN THE LAW.

There was a decided ripple Of excitement al the
adjourned meeting. held yesterday. at Lyric Hall,
TO continue the annual election Of the Professional
Woman's League. The accusation made that Mrs.
A. VI Palmer had paid back dues OF delinquent
members in order that they might vote for her for
president was found 10 be wholly false.
ut was Mrs. Annie Dacie Lloyd" said Mrs.
Palmer. who generously offered to give her check
for $500 to pay dues Of members who were unable
10 Nquidate their own obligations and this was
done without any stipulation for whom these
members should vote. The whole transaction was
entirely unknown 10 at the time"
During the election yesterday Mrs. Palmer, with
great dignity, Informed the members that all sense
less chatter and !nsnuations tending 10 bring her
personal matters into the League must stop She
asserted that many times in the past such infrac-
lions OF good breeding had occurred, but would be
tolerated no longer. Hereafter any reflection cast
the courts ~ "N "'''''N-~N ''-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-13
MEN FAVOR WOMAN SUFFRAGE.
SAMUEL GOMPERs. PRESIDENT OF THE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR.
TELLS WHY HE ENDORSES
THE MOVEMENT


THE MOVEMENT.
AT the National American Woman Suffrage Con-
vention Just held In Grand Rapids. Mich. the fol-
lowing letter was read from Samuel Gompers presl-
dent Of the American Federation Of Labor:
The American Federation of Labor at every con-
venton where the subject brought up and
discussed has unfateringy declared for equal legal
political and economic rights for women At the
convention held at Detroit thirteen years go
a resolution to that effect unanimously adopt
ed petition to Congress for the submission OF a
constitutional amendment enfranchising women was
CIRCULATED among our various unions. and within
two months 1t received nearly three hundred thou
SAND signatures and Endorsements At the Kansas
CITY convention last December the question of
Woman's work was discussed. and the following
declaration unanimously adopted
IN view OF the awful conditions under which
woman Is compelled to toll this the eighteenth
annual convention OF the American Federation OF
LABOR strongly urges the more general formation
81 trade unions OF wage-working women to the end
that they may scientifically and perma nenty abol-
sn the terrible evils accompanying their weakened
because unorganized, state; and we emphatically
Ieiterate the trade union demands that women re-
Seve eQual compensation for equal service per
You will see that there ought to be no question
as 20 the attitude OF the organized labor move
inent on this subject, notwithstanding the design
ing misrepresentation OF enemies OF our csnse
VINO seek TO place our movement In a false light
Let me say, too that the declaration lust quoted
Is not Tor compliment merely, for members OF many
OF our organizations have been involved in long and
sacrincing contests in order to secure TO women
equal pay for equal work. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-13
CLAIMS OF COLONIAL DANES
NETWORK SOCIETY FEELS INJURED BY
A INSTRUMENTATION OF ITS TITLE.
THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FORMED LATER
IS THE CULPRIT. SAYS A MEMBER OF
THE ORIGINAL. BODY

IS THE cULPRIT. SAYS A MEMBER OF
THE ORIGINAL BODY
Feeling runs high at present among the members
Of the original society Of Colonial Danes because OF
the controversy between that organization and the
National society
New-York women believe they have just cause for
their claim to first consideration. and the indgns
ton felt at the action OF the Philadelphians does
not diminish
One of the New-Yorkers. in speaking of the sub
feet said yesterday: I'VE were the first body of
women TO project the idea Of forming society Of
this kind. We assumed the labor OF its organiza-
ton and took the name that indicated its object.
When asked women Of other States 10 Join with
US and form chapters in their part Of the coun-
Try some Of the OF Philadelphia co-operated
at once. Later. when several members OF the His
torical Society Of Pennsylvania asked Mrs Craw-
ford Arnold organize similar society in Penn
sylvania, q letter was written to the New-York
Danes explaining the idea conceived by some OF
the Philadelphians OF forming chapters in each
State as part of National organization. But that
this National organization should be Philadelphia
one was not intimated The letter was signed
Mrs Alexander Bddle president Of the Pennsyi-
vania Society Of the Colonial Danes of America
and Mrs Dundas Lippincott. president OF the
Pennsylvania Chapter of the Colonial Danes Of
America.
by the misappropriation Of our title l claim
we have been injured socially and financially, and
the titles used by these Pennsylvania societies
would seem TO indicate that they tacitly acknowi-
edge existence of superior order in the society
That order would naturally be the Society Of the
Colonial Danes of America, and II the word Ma,
tional should be preiixed to this title Woulo
merely give the name redundancy OF expression
The original Society Of Colonial Danes was
formed at meeting held In the spring OF 1872 A
short time before this an invitation was sent TO the
Philadelphia women TO attend the meeting ana
form a Pennsylvania chapter. This invitation was
accepted by them and they became supporters OF
the movement. al,
But dissatisfaction arose in the Quaker city, and
in the words OF Miss Annie Honingsworth Whar~
ton historian OF the National society, 1t was
thought inadvisable for Pennsylvania to join a
society the tendency of which was TO make the
other State societies or chapters adjuncts OF the
New-York society and subservient TO IL .
There is just where the trouble lies, said a
Nev-York Dame 1T il the dislike societies or
other cities have 10 being led by a New-York SO
cfety IL is not that have local prejudice, but
that local prejudices from other places would make
II appear that are the 'aggressors. 80
The suit impending in this matter will Involve
ouestions OF interest on both sides. The New
Workers feel they are the injured party, and that
public sentiment, when the case Is thoroughly
understood. will be with them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-13
TO KILL SEALS on PACIFIC COAST.

San Francisco, May I2-The coast seal herds arr
10 be reduced without interference by the Cow
eminent The Treasury Department has Endorsed
the movement and instructions have been issued
10 Commander Sebro, Of the Twelfth Lighthouse
District TO allow the California Fish Commission
TO send deputies to the Farallones Ano Nuevc.
Point Reyes and other reservations. for the purs
pose OF killing seals.
In accordance with the instructions. the Commits
sioners will send out expedition OF four men
next week Two will 20 10 the Farallonee and two
Ano Nuevo Point. Owing 10 the numerous
complaints from fishermen along the Sacramento
River, II may be found necessary 20 send a launch
TO cruise the tributaries OF the Bay
A rigid OF rules has been drawn by the Gov
eminent 20 regulate the slaughter OF the sea-ons
and seals. No persons except those designated By
the Commission Will be allowed the reserya-
ton while the animals being killed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-13
KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF HONOR.

At the session of the Knights and Ladies of
Honor held in Syracuse this week 1t was decided
to hold the next biennial convention in this city
on May 2. 1901.
port OF the Financial Committee was received and
accepted. 1t voted to maintain the old sched-
ue of salaries for officers.
A motion to change the time OF meeting from
May 20 August defeated.
The following officers were elected: Grand trus-
tees. Jacob Mayer, of New-York Rachel Suefei
of New-York, and Henry WulH. OF Brooklyn. Su-
preme representatives Charles H Klee. Of New
York Charles Muigan, Of Brooklyn; Philip
Schmidt, Of New-York, and D. J. Auchmoody, or
Rondout Alternate Supreme Representatives.
Philip p. Safer. OF New-York; T j. Tanof of New
York; Fred Rassigar Of New-York, and Minna
Neumer, OF New-York.