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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-17
THE FELON'S
SECOND TRY
At HOMICIDE
Not One Chance in a Thou
sand for the Recovery
of the Victim.
Special Dispatch to The Call

c AN QUENTIN PRISON, May 16.
On a cot in the hospital depart
- ment lies Guard James Mcdonald
of San Rafael. with his life slowly
ebbing, as the result of seven ghastly
wounds inflicted at 7:45 o'clock this
morning with a dirk welded by
murderous convict. 1t is the opinion
of DR.. Lawlor, the prison physician,
that McDonald's chances of living are
about one in a thousand, and he may
be dead before the sun arises again.
Shackled hand and foot and chained
TO the wall, Convict Jacob Open
heimer. his murderous assailant, lies
in the solitary cell of the dungeon, sui
lenly conscious Of the fact that as soon
as his victim dies a charge viii be
placed against his name which can end
only with the hangman's moose. This
is not the first time Oppenheimers
hands have been stained with human
blood. and he is so accustomed to the
sensation that no touch Of remorse is
to be perceived in his demeanOr, While
he not only refuses to make a state
ment but defies the authorities to do
their worst The felOn's crime was pre-
meditated and carried out as coolly and
successfully as his assassination of
Walter Ross, a fellow prisoner, at Fol-
som a year ago, a crime for which he
was tried and sentenced to life impris-
onment His removal from Folsom to
San Quentin took place in last Febru-
ary
1t was only yesterday that Open
heimer was reported to w. D. Leahy
chief Of the jutemill police. for vio-
lation of the prison rules and the muir
der Of to-day was due simply to de-
sire to get even" for being reported.
The time, the place, the motive and the
attendant circumstances all combine
TO form a tale of murder fendish in
the extreme, a tale fully justifying the
assertion of Warden Aull at the time
Oppenheimer escaped the moose for the
murder of Ross that the day would
come when somebody would have cause
for regret that the prisoner was dealt
with so lightly.
The iutemill is divided into two sec
tions and the men in each have
separate lavatory. Those in the east
ern section are permitted to visit only
the lavatory in the building, while
those working in the western section
make use of one about thirty feet from
the western entrance. The prisoners
doing duty in the western section are
regarded as favored because their lava
tory is so constructed that a whiff or
two can be taken from a cigarette on
4ba occa sion of every visit
Yesterday Oppenheimer, who was
stationed at breaker No. 4 IN the east
ern section, was discovered in the out
side lavatory by Guard Mcdonald and
made TO return to work. His violation
Of the rule was reported TO Chief
Leahy, but when Oppenheimer was
summoned to appear before that official
he vigorously denied that he was the
man detected by Mcdonald. To-day
Oppenheimer was missed from his post
and again found in the forbidden spot
> by Mcdonald. Taking him by the arm
the guard started back to the jutemill,
saying as they went:
You denied that I caught you yes
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-17
REUNION OF WoRKMEN.
Bay Lodges to Hold a Picnic at the
Garden City

SAN JOSE, May 16.-The reunion and
picnic of the Ancient Order of United
Workmen at Agricultural Park on Thurs
day promises to be a gala day in the
history of that order. The lodges of San
Francisco, Oakland and Alameda will be
present. and it is expected at least 10000
Workmen will enjoy the outing One
hundred and ftety gate prizes will be dis
tributed and games and athletic sports of
all kinds INDUCED in. Grand Master J..
M. Collins of Fresno will be president of
the day. All grand officers will be pres
ent. A musical and literary programme
will be presented.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-17
Eight English Officers Ar
rested by Government De-
tectives atJohannesburg.
PROOF OF CONSPIRACY
The Men in Jail Had Planned to
Invade the Country of the
Beers.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

For the second time Dom Paul
Kruger has apparently npped m
the bud an effort on the part of
Enghshmen to seize the Trans
vaa/ and oNerturn the Boer repu6-
lie. That he mN succeed, or that
those who come after him mW sue
ceed, m preserving the mdepen-
dence of the country, IS not prob
able, The UItlanders are too
strong and the TransvaaI too
rich.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-17
One More Filipino Strong
hold Falls Before the
Boys in Blue.
AGUINALDO IS GONE
His Followers Deny That He Has
Fled Before the Approach of
American Armies.

Special Cable to The Call and the New York
Herald. Copyrighted, 1899, by James Cor
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-17
CUBANS TO
LAY DOWN
THEIR ARMS
Soldiers and Officers Con-
clude That Peace Is Bet
ter Than War.
GOMEZ IS WILLING
The Distribution of American
Money Is Left in Ameri-
can Hands.

Special Cable to The Call and the New York
Herald. Copyrighted, 1899, by James Cor
don Bennett.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-17

D RETORIA, May 16.-Eight Off
GERS formerly in the British army
have been arrested at Johannes
i burg, charged with high treason.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-01-14
COUNTY OFFICERS CHANGE.

Aside from the larger change in
state affairs at Topeka we are this
week having something new in Trego
county. For the past three years f.
Q. Swiggett has been the commission
er from the Third district. While he
has not always been able to agree
with his associates, nor with us, yet
we can say that he steps out with the
respect of the people as a careful, con-
j. Karaus who brings to his disagreea-
BILE task a reputation for good busi-
ness Judgment. Whether his judg-
ment or the opportunity of conflicting
claimants will prevail is to be deter
mined by events.
probate affairs for the past two years
and the record of births, deaths, mar
riages, ETC., shows no diminution
thereby He has been a careful,
painstaking official. The judge has
not fully determined whether to To-
cate on his farm in Riverside or run
his livery barn in this CITY, In any
event we feel assured all his old neigh
bors will be glad to see him do well
here or elsewhere. He is succeeded by
NJ w. Cliff who is we'll qualified by
education and experience and will
discharge his duties with fidelity and
ability.
A. S. Peacock has been county SUI
perintendent for six years and ascribes
what success he NAV have achieved
to the fact that he has taken an in
terest in his work and has labOred to
interest all classes in the work of the
the schools. Like the commissioners
the superintendent is frequently call
ed upon to decide between conflicting
interests. He may be pardoned for
a modest degree of pride in the fact
that no appeal has been taken from
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-01-14

his decision although in the last six
wears three new districts have been
organized and numerous other changes
have been made. The average at
tendance at teachers nOrmals and as
sociations has quite doubled although
the population of the county has fall
len off. In the past year, as in former
years, he has visited all the schools of
least once and several of them two or
three times and has made in six years
more school visits than all his prede-
cesSors combined since the county was
organized. In the discharge of his
duties he has travelled more than ten
thousand miles within the limits of
the county but, unlike some other
officers. the superintendent gets no
mileage. This partial summing up of
the work seems almost Incredible and
is given here only to show, what
should be generally known, that
school workers are the poorest paid
officers in this section of the state if
not in general. Mr.. Harlan will en-
deavor to continue TINS GOOD work and
should land we believe Will receive
the cordial support which his position
and ability deserves.
John A. Nelson, quit the office of
county attorney two years ago just as
the contest war was brewing He re-
turns now to the Office for the fourth
term Just as protocols and treaties of
peace seem to be in order (We say
..Seem' to be- Mr.. HutZel has held
the Office during a time of turbulence
which, in some degree, is responsible
for his exit at the. end of his first
term It's little hard on Sam but
we are all glad to know that the good
men can not all be in Office at once.
There are too many of them-
w. H. Swiggett succeeds himself as
clerk of the court where he has proven
h. n 16. 0ffi a T. 10 70
con, enient that his duties permit of
his acting as assistant county treas
urer for which he had special school
ing at Saiina several years ago.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-01-14
HoW'S This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh cure.
f. j. CHENEY & Co., Props,
Toledo, O.
We the undersigned, have known F.
j. Cheney for the past Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST s. TRUAx, Wholesale Druggist,
Toledo, O. WALDING. KINNAN &
MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists. Tole-
do, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Price 55c per bottle. Sold by all Drug
giStS. Testimonials free
Halls family pills are the best.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-01-14
T.R. MOORE.
Hon. Alfred Lawson is also his own

Hon. Alfred Lawson is also his own
successor. We have about as much
love for Mr.. L. and his politics as he
has for us and our beliefs, but we are
free to say that he is much safer than
many of his associates in the reform
aggregation at Topeka. The fact that
he can not accomplish all that his
party friends wish is no discredit to
him-Or better. He has represented
Trego in the last regular and the ir-
regular sessions of the legislature and
will continue two years longer. We
will then record the installation of a
complete set of Republican county
officers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-01-14
NUMBER 45.

Why? Do you complain of Indiges-
tion, Constipation and Liver Ills,
when BEGGs' LITTLE GIANT PILLS are
within such easy reach. They are to-
day without a superior, do not grip
or gripe, and can be relied upon to ef-
feet speedy cure when all others are
without the least avail BE sure and
ask for ssBeggs.- Take no osubstitute.
For sale by Jones & Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-01-14

The new board of county ccmmis-
sioners met and organized last Mon
day by the election of Joshua Mus
grave, chairman.
County salaries were fixed as fol-
lows:
County clerk including fees 5000
Treasurer including fees . 900
Clerk of cOuI including fees. $50
Sheriff including fees. ...... 500
Comfy attorney fixed by law. 80 500
superintendent liked by law. -. 45O
Probate judge, allowance for sery-
ices. 0UO
fThe law gives the superintendent
of counties having less than 1000
school children per diem of So for
not more than $50 days. Trego cOun-
ty has had less than 1000 school pOpu-
lation since 1889 and requires from 200
to 80 days services according to the
activity of the superintendent. Since
January, 1898. the law makes the SUI
perintendent forfeit So for each school
he fails to visit but makes no especial
allowance or mileage for those he does
visit. Practically it is Labor Of
love" for which he receives nothing.
The probate judge Is allowed ''feeS,"
only, but the commissioners will pay
Judge Cliff the $500 which the law
formerly allowed as salary, just as
they have paid Judge Tunnel, but it
is for "ServiceS," not salary. The pro-
bate judge can have no deputy and is
supposed to be in the office all the
time.)
Superintendent Harlan nominated
q. g.. II. PierSee and Elise Neuen-
Schwander to be associate examiners
OF teachers. The board appointed
Miss n NeuenSCii wander and Miss Kirby.
1hey are we'll qualified.
Bids for the county printing were
received rom boJn the Independent
anu WORLD. The Independent got
the job work. The bids on tax lists
were the saine-legal rates. WORLD
offered To publish commissioners pro-
ceedInSS for nothing, and all reports,
bills allowed, ETC., at 20 per cent OF
legal rates. The Independent got the
work aJ 90 per cent. The bids en- job
work were as follows;
World. Ind.
No. envelopes; per NJ SO 90 So 90
No. 10 envelopes, per NJ :. 4 90 90
Full size letter heads-M. } so 90
Half size letter headS-M. 2 50 90
The independently, having bid the
highest, was given the contract.
q. NJ. Ufford was elected county
purchasing agent.
The board approved the bond of Era
Hit, treasurer of Collyer township.
Election bills were allowed as fol-
lows:
Robert Young, cleaning school
mouse, FRANKLIN --S w
Chas. SCOTT, judge, Riverside. 2 90
A. L. Richardson, judge, River
A rebate or reduction of $99 from
the assessed valuation of 500 on the
Lucas lot was made in favor of Mr..
UffOrd, the present owner. The house
has been removed from the lot and
valuation is now 81, the same as the
neighbering lots.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-01-14

On the 10th of February there will
be grand masquerade ball at the hall
at Collyer. All are cordially invited
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-01-14
TWENTIETH YEAR.
OUR TOPEKA LETTER.

Roxand Grows Reminiscent and
Makes Some Archaeological In
veStigations and Discoveries-Some
Fiascoes and Failures Capitol Cos
sip, Etc.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-01-14

Parties wanting fruit, shade or or
namental trees can get them on lib
eral terms by writing to w +. King,
Ellis Kan Agent for Phoenix nurs-
cry.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-01-14

Mr. s. A Fackler, Editor of the
Micanopy (Fla-) Hustler, with his
wife and children, suffered terribly
from La Grippe. One Minute Cough
Cure was the only remedy that helped
them. 1t acted quickly Thousands
of others use this remedy as specific
for La Grippe, and its exhauSting af-
ter affects. Jones * Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-01-14
The New Board.

The new board of county ccmmis-
sioners met and organized last Mon
day by the election of Joshua Mus
grave, chairman.
County salaries were fixed as fol-
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X
the assessed valuation of 500 on the
Lucas lot was made in favor of Mr..
Utford, the present owner. The house
has been removed from the lot and
valuation is now 81, the same as the
neighbering lots.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-08
THE FOUR HUNDRED.

The Swell Club of Juneau Gives a Grand Ball.
 Large Attendance. A Man Fell Down.
 You often hear it said by people in Alaska that they are not here for health and really it seems that the people of Juneau are all in the same frame of mind, but while they are not viewing this great country as a health resort, they seem inclined to the idea that this is place where one may have a good time. Many apparently are here for fun and they have it. Our sister city as everybody knows puts on considerable style. Ithas fine lot of business men, the best class of clerks and salesmen, and women that for beauty and intelli- geuce cannot be surpassed, and thc so- cicty has advanced to that state where it supports a 400" club, of which we have heretofore made mention. This high toned organization gave ball last Thursday night and it is reported to have been a very pleasant gathering, 
 with just enough white costumes to maintain the correct temperature in the room. and one low ncckad dress that contrastcd plcasiugIy with those worn by others, and which aided in maintaining in the young men that modesty and reserve which the more advanced in age seek to observe.
 This club meets in its own ball and the floor is well waved, which, however, is a source of embarrassment to many, for every dance seems Co have it's mis- haps. and the one we are speaking of is no exception, for a man fell down while dancing and at tine time he was thinking that he was having more fun than anyone. Otherwise everything passed off smoothly. Of course a lunch was served in the hall about midnight, which. by the way, is becoming popular and leaving the hall for something to cat will soon be a thing of the past at an Alaska ball.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-08
THF FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF DOUGLAS CITY.
Now Completed Ready Dedication fOdeI of Comfort
 Convenience and Artistic Building
MONUMENT TO THE ENERGY OF REV. LOYAL L. wIRr.

The Americans first thought in set tling new country is of church and school; and Douglas City is no eXcep' tion in this respect. Four religious denominations hold regular services and the Peniel Mission is well attended The Catholics and Friends will each erect fine church edifices during the year-their present buildings being too small.
 But this week we present our readers with description of the First Congre' gationaI Church of this city which has just been completed at cost of S3,23O The building was commenced Oct. I7th 1898 and completed Jan. l1th, 1899, aud is to be dedicated Feb. l2th.
 The cost is far from being represent ed by the above figures as will be seen by this sketch and it is doubtful wheth' CT this amount of money would actual ly erect so beautiful a building any where in the states.
 This is the first fruits of the COngre cational Home Missionary Society ir Alaska. Rev. Loyal L. Wirt reached Juneau May 7th, 1898; May 22nd Sun day School was organized on Douglas Island with 6 present. Dec. 11th the membership was 95, with 81 present July 14th, Y. P. s. c. E. organized; l. members. August 14th, Church organ ized; l6 members. December 24th Christmas tree in the new editice.
 The lot, lOOx2OO feet, was given by the Tyee Consolidated Mining Com pany-R. F. Lewis, Agent.
 The building is placed equi-distant 1 between Treadwell and Douglas City because it would be hard to tell whlct end of the town has been most inter ested or most helpful in it's erection.
 Without the generosity of the Tread we'll management and the companys extension of courtesies in many ways the enterprise would not have beer possible.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-08
R. J. WILLIS, FRANK BACH, r. w. HOYT.
The trustees are

The church is a modern editice in every respect. The auditorium is 36N, 50 feet and seats 200 people com fortably. The chapel or Sunday School room opens by sliding doors into the audience room, thus adding 100 additional sittings when necessary.
 The chapel, which occupies the L of the church is model of beauty and convenience. Here the decorators have exhibited their art to perfection; unite dado frieZe and panneling with ingrain paper, "pinch work" and silver mould ing, the room, as indeed does the deco rating of the whole church, throws great credit upon Mcssrs. Hall and Rosenburgh who certainly put much more work and skill upon the finishing of the church than their contract called for.
 A visiting clergyman was heard by the pastor to remark, after he had in spected the new building, "Why, this church is too good for Douglas"
 "Not by any means" was Mir. Wirt's in ndignant reply, "and you would not say so if you knew the people as we'll as l do."
 Great credit is due MT. I. A. Boynton who not only designed and drew the plans for the church, but superintended it's construction with conscientious economy and the skill of master mechanic. In addition to all this he contributed $7O to the building fund.
 Messrs. Kerry X Howell furnished the lumber at an extremely low figure and the quality was of the very best.
 A Boynton & Richardson furnace costing S25O was installed by Messrs. Phelps and Morrison and gives entire satisfaction.
 The pews were made in Juneau by J. G. Jargenson They are a handsome seat finished iu natural wood and we
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-08
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
CATHOLIC CHURCH;

Mass with Sermon lV'VV A. Al Sunday School o'oo =, I Rosorv Lecture and Bemedictiom zoo P. M.
 Priest. Rev. Father p. c. BougiS' :. J' CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-Rev. Loyal l.. Wirt. pastor. Services will be held every sunday ut 7:45 D. m. Sunday School meets at II Il. m. Society of Christian Ende"Vor Thursday evenings at 7:D. Ladies League every alternate Thursday at t,rnoon. FRIENDS CHURCH Regular services "t the Mission School house.
 Sabbath School ]" "' Ill Native Services II "' 'm Evening Services
 Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening at 7:4' Teachers meeting every Friday evening "t x o'clock at private houses.
 Any and all arc cordially invited ahd wei comed at all of these services.
 REV. c. \. REPLoGLE. Pastor. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-At Peniel Mission Wednesday evenings at I:+o o'clock. Scandinavian services at the Penlel Mission Monday evenings at 7:45 o'clock. A cordial invitation extended to all. Rev C. J. Larsen, Pastor.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-08
There are More Ways than One of Saving
Gold

never wish to sit in a more comfortable pew.
 Opening both into the chapel and the auditorium is as cozy and convenienta kitchen as any ladies society could wish.
 But that of which perhaps the pastor is proudest of all is the office or study, 1 which is in the tower and is reached by a handsome flight of stairs leading up from the vestibule.
 To the ladies of the church and con gregation, to the management and cm- 1 ployees of mill and mine, to the dealers in material who have literally discount ed their bills, to the workmen who have given days of labor, to the many who have given good coin of the realm in sums ranging from ten cents to Sl5O, ! to the Ferry Go. for cOurtesieS render . ed. to one and all who have given ma terial assistance or kind words of cncouragement, which have often been the help most needed, Mir. Wirt desires to extend, in the name of the First Congregational Church of Douglas City, his profound and heart felt glati- tude
 This sketch would be incomplete were it concluded without mentioning the pastor, Rev. Loyal l.. Wirt, the source of the inspiration resulting i'll this church building. To say that he is an eloquent, cultured, christian gen tleman would not give the reader a true picture of the man. He Is man out side the pulpit; fine scholar and close student. extensively travelled and a close observer, something of an art critic, and passionately fond of music; of broad, liberal views, up-to-datc on all subjects, especially religious. A man who recognizes the fact that 1t Is not absolutely necessary for a person to belong to his church or, even a protestant church, or any church III or der to be a christian. When at Christ mas he extended hearty invitation to the Catholic children to join in the Christmas tree festivities it was in no proselyting spirit, but one of brotherly kindness and impulse. We judge men by their little acts and every day life. As Territorial Superintendent his church has not one minister in thous- and as we'll qualified for the work in Alaska as Mr. Wirt.