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The San Francisco call., 1899-09-30
AT THE FAIR.

There is but one more week of the Me-
chanics' Fair, and the management is
busy arranging for extra attractions Last
nights extra programme consisted Of a
vaudeville show, in which Gibson and
Worrell, Musical Fletcher, Miss Pearl
Hickman. Eta Aronson and Harry Man
gels participated. A grand cakewalk has
been arranged for tonight in which four
teen couples will take part. Paul and
Rosie Williams, Everett Brown and Miss
Beatty and Williams and Kelly are among
the stars.
The amateur billiard tournament has
created considerable interest and the
championship games will be played to-
night. This afternoon there will be a
number of fancy dress dances, executed
by children from different dancing schools
of the city. Amusement Manager Buckley
announces that he has babies galore for
exhibition at the baby show next Monday
afternoon and that babies representing
all nations will compete for prizes.
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MRS. WALTERS TEsTIFIEs.
Admits She Wrote the Letter That
Brought Cook to Napa.

sUISUN, Sept. 29.-The prosecution in
the Mckenzie murder trial has nearly
completed it's long list of witnesses and
will probably close its case on Saturday.
The principal witness to-day was Mrs.
Jesse Walters. Her evidence was evl-
IDENTIFY disappointing to the prosecution.
Mrs. Walters stated that she had known
Cook about five years, having first met
him at Oakville. Napa County Cook at
that time was employed as bartender for
her husband. She testified as to having
written several letters to Cook while ne
was employed at Walkers Landing under
the name of Dorman She also testihed
that Cook had written to her about OBJ,
taining employment for him in Napa and
that she Rad seen Mckenzie regarTding the II
matter. Mckenzie informed her he would
eecure a position for Cook later on. Wit
ness warned McKenzie not to men{9n fa9
that some time later she wrote the let
ter that brought Cook to Napa, she IN +ail ad-
District Attorney Bell showed Mrs walt
ers the revolver which was found by the
body of Cook. but witness could not
recognize it as Cooks property.
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FRED cLEAvEs GUILTY.
The Jury Convicts Him of Assault
Upon His Aged Father-in-Law.

ALAMEDA, Sept. 29.-Fred Cleaves.
who was charged with having struck his
aged father-in-law, Rev George Morris.
was tried before City Recorder st. Sure
and a jury to-day and found guilty
Cleaves will appear for sentence next
Wednesday morning, when a motion for
new trial viii be made by his attorney
Rev. Mr.. Morris, who is almost totally
blind, told on the stand the story Of how
Cleaves had attacked him in his own
house al the West End and struck him in
most coWardly manner, and how he left
the house laughing over what he seemed
to consider huge joke for having beaten
detenSeleSS old man. In answer to n
question from Cleaves' attorney Mr. Nor
ris said that he did not exactly love his
son-in-law, neither did he harbor any i'll
will against him.
Il found from investigation" said the
witness that Mr.. Cleaves had deceived
my daughter in various Wavs He had
failed TO support her and her chiIdren
and under such circumstances I cannot
say that l love him"
Rev. Mr.. Morris further testified that
Cleaves told him last October that he b9d
a position in the quartermaster's denart
ment in the United States army that mid
him $1,000 a year, with a Chance IN NIL.
as much more" Cleaves' evidence wae
somewhat contradictory and whilS he de-
MED point blank having struck his father-
his story, for after few moments de-
liberation the jury found the former lead
er of the Boys Brigade guilty as charged
Mrs. Norris corroborated her husbands Q
story and Miss CleaVes appeared as a wit
ness for her brother. Deputy District At
attorney submitted the case without argu.
ment.
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ARRESTED AS INSANE,
DIED OF PNEUMONIA

OAKLAND, Sept. 29-John scanlan, a
laborer, who was brought from North
Temescal to the Receiving Hospital as an
insane subject last Monday, died at the
hospital this afternon from pneumonia.
Seaman had been employed at work for
the Spring Valley Water Company in
Niles Canyon, and over a week ago wan
dered away to Temescal, where he was
arrested, supposedly as an insane wan
derer. DR.. Stratton diagnosed his case
as double pneumonia as soon as he was
placed in the insane ward, and together
with Keeper Page and the other hospital
physicians, did all in his power to bring
him through, but the patient had been
sinking rapidly yesterday and to-day.
Mrs, j. J. Sullivan of San Francisco Is a
sister of deceased and attended his bed
side when he bTeathed his last Scanlan
was aged 81 years and was born in Ire
land, where he has a well-to-do father
still living. but his sons demise, declares
Mrs. Sullivan, may kill him.
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Feast of the Rosary.

The feast of the Holy Rosary will be
celebrated at st. Dominic's Church to-
morrow. The characteristic ceremony Of
the day, the blessing and distribution of
roses, will take place before the intona-
ton of the solemn high mass at 10:30
clock. Rev. Leo Heagen will preach the
sermon. When the mass is concluded the
sodalities and societies connected with st.
Dominic's Church. together with the par
ishioners, will take part in the rosary pro-
cession A new mass composed for the
occasion will be sung by fifty profession
ais from the Tivoli grand opera company.
AT the evening service, beginning at 1880,
there will be special music, sermon and
the recitation of the rosary.
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Celebration at St. Francis.

The solemnity of the rosary will be OBJ
served tomorrow at ST. Francis Church,
Vallejo street. The rosary indulgence is
attached to this church, as it was in
change Of the Dominican Fathers for
yearA and it is announced that all who
visit the church tomorrow and comply
with the other conditions can gain the
celebrated indulgence.
The sermon at vespers will be preached
by Rev. Father Lagan, rector of the Sa-
cred Heart Church. and after the sermon
there will be a procession of the various
sodalities of the parish through the aisies
of the church. The church has been late
ly rewired and it will be brilliantly illu-
minated tomorrow evening.
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DIR. 0. D. HAMLIN HoNoRED.

OAKLAND, Sept. 29.-The directors of
the Deaf and Dumb and Blind Institute at
Berkeley elected DR.. o. D. Hamlin of
Oakland to succeed DR.. b. p. Wall of
Berkeley. who has held the office of ply
sican for some years. 1t is not unlikely
that Dr. Wall may contest the legality of
the boards action. DR.. Hamlin is among
the younger members of the medical pro.
fession, and was born in Alameda County
in 1870. His college course was taken up
at Santa Clara, where he graduated with
honors in 1889. He entered the Cooper
Institute in San Francisco, gradua ting
with honors in 1894, and returned to the
city of his BIRTH where he began prac-
ticing.
After being identified for a brief period
with the Order of Elks he was elevated
to the position of exalted ruler of the
Oakland lodge last March. He enjoys the
distinction of being the youngest man ever
elected to fiji such a high Tosition in that
body.
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NEXT SESSION WILL
BE HELD IN LONDON
Committee of the Presbyterian
Alliance Announces the Selec-
ton 1t Has Made

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.-By the com
mittee charged with the selection of the
next place of meeting of the Pan-Presby-
terian Alliance, it was decided this morn
ing to hold the meeting in London Eng.
No determination was reached however
as to the time for the meeting but it
will be either four or five years from the
present month.
At to-day's session Of the alliance the
Presbytery of South Africa was admitted
to membership. A formal letter of
thanks to the President of the United
States, expressing grateful appreciation
for his reception to the delegates last
Wednesday evening, was sent to-day, the
bearers of the letter being the president
of the alliance, the Rev. DR.. J. Marshall
Lang of Scotland. and the Rev. DR.. Wal
lace Radcliffe of Washington.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-30
SUIT AGAINST The
ES0TERIC FRATERNITY
Manager Williston Wishes to Have
1t Dissolved and the Property
Divided.

AUBURN. Sept. 29-The Esoteric Fra
ternity at Applegate, publishers of the
Esoteric Magazine and kindred publica-
tions, is in trouble. T. A Williston, mana
ger and one of the trustees, has filed a
complaint in the Superior Court asking
that a hearing be had. a receiver appoint
ed and the property sold and the proceeds
divided pro rata among the members The
complaint also contains sensational
charges against President H. E. Butler.
The Esoteric Fraternity was originally
organized by Butler in Boston, and in
1891 was transferred to California The
property consists of sixty acres of inn
proved land. printing establishment and
residence buildings The Esoteric Fra
ternity claims to be scientific associa-
ton with philanthropic principles for
working out the best that is within the
human heart and soul and giving the re-
suits TO the world through its publica-
ton One of the strongest principles is
celibacy.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-30
FELL THREE STORIES
IN AN OLD ELEVATOR

OAKLAND, Sept. 29.-Frank Everett,
elevator man at the Pacific Press building,
at Twelfth and Castro streets, fell with
bis elevator a distance of three stories
to-day and escaped with only a few pain
full bruises While a new hydraulic ele-
vator was being put in Everett made tenn
porary use of the small freight elevator
In the court at the rear of the building.
He had run up to the top floor. when in
some manner the cable became detached,
letting the elevator swiftly descend with
him. With almost a death grip, Everett
ground floor where he received his bruises
as the car bumped on the bottom. His
hands were pretty badly burned from his
grip on the rope.
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Athearn Comes Out.

BERKELEY, Sept. 29.-Another star
football player has been added to the men
who are candidates for this years Var
sity team at the University of California
This afternoon Athearn, the man who
played center for the Blue and Gold last
year. consented to take the field again.
Athearn's decision is giving much salts
faction to the Berkeley men Through
pressure of college WORK ne has been un-
able TO go on the gridiron this term. but
through the persuasion Of Cochran and
Football Manager Muma the big veteran
has agreed to don his padded football suit
for the rest Of the season He will come
out for the first time al the regular foot
ball practice Monday afternoon
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-30
NEW CALIFORNIA THEATER.
Inspection of the Playhouse, Which
Has Been Entirely Reitted.

The new california; Theater was thrOWn
omen last night for inspection. The inte-
rior has been transformed. In place of the
heavy dark Moorish coloring the audito-
rum is now decorated in white and gold.
New fixtures of polished brass studded
Brightness to the playhouse. which is now
the handsomest in the city.
The improvements have not been con-
fined to the decorations or the disposi-
tion of inca andescent lights, which make
a most brilliant interior. The seats have
been rearranged and the upholstering and
the trimmings of the boxes are entirely
new The stage has been refitted, the
dressing rooms renovated and the recep-
ton rooms refurnished.
At the reception last evening the or
chestra furnished music for the guests
and punch bowl in the reception room
supplied the refreshments. The theater
will open on Monday evening with Ken
drick's "a Yenuine Yentleman."
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FAVORABLE DAY
FOR LUCY H|TE
Sign atureS on Hotel
Register Identified.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

MARIPosA, Sept. 2s-Ths was red
letter day for Lucy Hite, the Indian wo-
man who is trying to get share Of the
millions Of John R. Hite. The hotel reg
lster was brought in evidence and pros
duced something Of a sensation. The in
scription, John r. Hite and wife, under
date of October 30, 1877, had not been
erased, as was supposed but another por-
ton of the book, containing Hite's indi-
Viduai signature had been tampered with.
ne case opened mildly this morning,
e$ch side taking turns and producing tes-
tlmony for and against Lucy Hite. Then
the plaintiff called Sherman Reynolds to
the stand and asked him to identify the
register of the Ell Captain Hotel of Mer-
ced Reynolds swore TO finding both sig
natures in the book of the hotel at Mer-
ced. he stated the signature John r..
dlte and Wife was not as legible as when
he first saw it, He also said that he had
seen Hite's signature under date of Janu-
ary l3, 1873, but that this line is now blank
on the register.
Thomas Gibbs was the next witness in
troduced for the purpose of identifying
the signature of John Hite. The inscrip-
ton was so dim witness said he was only
sure that the word Hite was in the de-
fendant's handwriting; the balance he
could not see plainly.
Sherman Reynolds was again put on
the stand by Foote and put through a
drilling that must have made him long
for the floor to open and swallow him up.
Foote forced him to admit that he had
lied against Judge Paterson, whose side
he was supposed to be employed on; had
deceived him Systematically. and that he
| had accepted $40 and expense money from
the plaintiff
Richard Finn took the stand and swore
that by general report Lucy and John R.
Hite We're man and wife. He was unable,
however, to name any particular person
who had heard her called Mrs. Hite.
| The old mans testimony was not con-
sidered of any Importance. The testimony
proceedings. The case will be resumed in
San Francisco on October 5. Judge Jones
allowed $3.50 for the plaintiff on account
of the transfer of the case to San Fran
cisco. This was not to be considered as
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-30
FIRE AT HEMET.
Whittier Block Destroyed and Two
Men Injured.

RIVERSIDE, Sept. 29-Word has been
received here of a big fire which DESTROYED
the Whittier block in the town of Hemet
to-day. The fire was caused by the ex-
plosion of gasoline. The fire originated in
the drug store of w. j. Prugh His stock
bank, in the same building, was saved.
The block contained fine opera house
the Hemet Land Company's office, a
butcher shop and the Prugh drug store.
There were several lodge rooms in the
building also. w. ]. Prugh and George
Boalich, clerk. were badly burned. Ed
Robertson was crushed between a safe
and the wall and was seriously injured.
The total loss is not stated. The ins1Ir.
ance on the building is S35 900; Prughs IN
Surance is $1,000 "
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WATER FOR POWER.
Notice of Appropriation Filed by r.
Clark.

WOODLAND, Sept. 29.-R. Clark, an at
torney of this city, has filed notice of
appropriation of one million inches OF
water, measured under four-inch ptes-
sure at the Seely mill site on Putah
Creek, three and a half miles above
Winters. A., ,,,rosa Of
mower to propel machinery for the gen
cratic Grafton and distribution of electricity.
The water is not to be diverted from the
bed of the creek, but restraining IA gam, M
to cost $40 900. will be built MIR. Clark
sove the site is an excellent one and that
he he can IN obtain power enough to supply
the Sacramento Valley.
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Mrs. Chatham Testifes.

REDWOOD CITY, Sept. 29.-During the
afternoon session in the Mills estate trial
case Judge Buck ruled that the testimony
of Mrs Chatham was proper and admis-
sible as evidence. She was again called
70 the witness stand and subjected to a
searching cross-examination by Attorney
Richards, who probed mercilessly into her
career and laid bare every detail of her
life from the time of her meeting with
Robert Mills down to the day of his death.
She said her husband knew of her rela-
fions with Mills because she had told
him of them in 1862 and he was aware
that he was not the father of Robert and
AInria Chatham.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-30
In the Divorce Court.

OAKLAND, Sept. 29.-Judge Ogden to-
day granted Amy Falconer divorce from
John Henry Falconer on the ground OF
extreme cruelty.
The divorce suit of NJ Buckstein against
Sarah Buckstein, brought on the ground
of desertion, has been referred to Com
missioner Babcock, owing to default of
defendant to appear or answer. The couple
were married in Warsaw, Poland, in 1885.
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Pensions Granted.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. 29-Pen-
sions were granted to-day as follows:
California: Observation-Disclosures S. Went
worth. San Francisco Sc; Michael Nc
Ouade. San Francisco, Sc. Increase-Ru-
dolph Blezi. Veterans Home, Napa Sc to
ss: Leonard C. Beckwith, Hydesville, Sc to
SIS; Josiah Countryman, Corona, $6 TO $S.
Oregon: Original-Lewis Wentz, Albany,
S.; Nathaniel Shonkweiler. Oregon City.
SS
Washington: Original-John Wheerret,
Tenino, Sc. Increase-William H. Snow,
Chean Falls, Sc to 49,.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-30
WORKMEN ARRANGING
THREE DAYS PROGRAMME {

OAKLAND, Sept 29.-sycamore Lodge,
A. O. L. w. of Haywards is making elab-
orate arrangements fer q three days pro-
gramme, TO include a reception, banquet
and rallies, to be held beginning with Oc-
tober 10, the occasion being the entertain
nent Of the Extension Committee Asso-
citation Of Alameda County, the Past Mas
ter Workmen Association OF San Fran
cisco and the Degree of Honor lodges Of
this county Native Sons Hall at Hay
wards has been secured for the purpose,
and accommodations for 300 guests are
being arranged
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-30
Mrs. Rverson,s Trial.

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 29.-Mrs. Ryerson,
widow of the late Governor Ryerson, who
was arrested several months ago at En-
senada charged with hanging a boy to
a tree near her residence, has had her
preliminary trial, and the evidence has
been forwarded to the City of Mexico.
AS a result of the examination, it is be-
lieved that Mrs. Ryerson will soon regain
mony against her was the fact that sew
eral days prior to the boys body being
found hanging to a tree she was seen
beating him Under the Mexican laws,
the evidence to secure a conviction must
leave no question of doubt as to the per-
sons guilt.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-30
Rio in Port,

PORTLAND, Sept. 29-The United
States transport Rio de Janeiro arrived
this evening frcm San Francisco, and it
is understood she will sail next Tuesday
for Manila with two battalions of the
Thrty-fifth Infantry. The steamship
Lennox was turned over to the United
will carry a cargo of mules and supplies
for the army in the Philippines.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-30
FARMER D0NLON OF
DUBLIN FOUND DEAD

OAKLAND, Sept 29.-Thomas Donlon,
a welI-to-do farmer, who has resided near
Dublin, this county. for the past twenty
years, was found dead in his barnyard
this morning. The discovery was made
by one of his sons Death is attributed to
heart disease. Deceased was native of
Ireland aged 67 years He owned two
ranches of about 800 acres and leaves six
grown children. His wife died a few
wears ago
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-30
HOSKIN INQUEST.
Pendergast Is Exonerated by a Coro-
ner's Jury.

GRASS VALLEY. Sept. 29-The Cor
oner's jury in the case of Charles Hoskin
late last night brought in the verdict that
deceased came to his death through a
misadventure in a glove contest The
charge of murder which was placed
against James Pendergast as the result
of his entering the contest in which Hos
kin lost his life has been withdrawn, and
he is now free. Pendergast and Hoskin
both declared before the contest that this
would be their last fight. The unIortu-
nate result has sealed Pendergasts res
olution to quit the prize ring.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-30
BLAZE IN OREGON.

GRANTS PASS, Or, Sept. 29.-The most
destructive fire in the history OIL uranus
pass hepan at 1890 to-day in the Palace
Hotel a two-story frame building.
Inside of an hour and hair sixteen
business houses and eight warehouses ana
Smaller buildings had been destroyed.
The origin of the fire is not known, but is
supposed to have been DETECTIVE fue
The total loss is about $4,000. The insur-
ance is $40 200.
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Cattle Diseased.

WOODLAND, Sept. 29.-It is reported
that blackleg has appeared among the
cattle ranging in the hills that surround
Capay Valley One firm has lost four
from a herd of thirty Losses are re-
ported from other herds. The county Of
ficials have been requested to make an
investigation.
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Robbery at Gilrov.

GILROY, Sept. 29.-The home of s. G.
Babb was entered some time during
Thursday night and a purse containing
$57 taken from a pair of trousers. The
thief walked to the bedroom and back
to the kitchen, leaving the trousers in
the kitchen, and did not disturb any one
in the house. There is no clew to the
burglar.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-30
BADGERS NARROW ESCAPE
Almost Ran Ashore in the Fog Near
Santa Cruz.

SANTA CRUZ, Sept. 29.-The Badger
arrived at o'clock this morning with the
Naval Reserves, who landed fifteen mjo-
utes later. While making for this port.
six miles up the coast the Badger came
dangerously close to shore owing to a fog.
which fortunately lifted in time for the
breakers TO be seen. She was within 100
yards of the shore at the time
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Firemen Installed.

GILROY, Sept. 29.-The annual install
lation of the officers of the Gilroy Fire
Department took place last evening, and
was followed by banquet given by the
citizens. One hundred citizens and fire.
men engaged in the affair. Mayor H. R.
Chesbro acted as postmaster, and both
Gilroy bands furnished lively music dur
ing the evening.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-30
New Steamship Line.

GUADALAJARA, Mex. Sept 29.-It is
announced here that General Canedo,
signed his office and will remove to San
Francisco where he will become presi-
dent of a new steamship company that
will operate between California and Mexi-
can ports.
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ment to build a monument in honor of
Sheriff Farley, who was murdered on
September 49, At the last meeting of the
Santa Lucia Parlor, n. s. G. w, the mat
ter was discussed and plans perfected to
Every voter in Monterey County and al
most every citizen will contribute to this
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-30
Meeting of College Women.

The Association of Collegiate Alumnae,
an organization composed of the women
graduates of the more important univer-
sites and colleges. will hold its annual
meeting on Saturday at o'clock at Sor-
osis Hail. 1920 California street. After the
reports of the retiring officers and the
election, tea will be served at 4 o'clock.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-30
ST. Ignatius Services.

Devotions in honor of the Feast of the
Holy Rosary will begin in st. Ignatius
Church this evening. Benediction will fol-
low the rosary devotons before the
blessed sacrament. Rev. Father Ber-
chard. S. j., will preach at the 10: 80
o'clock mass tomorrow. In the evening
Rev. Father Sasia, s. j., will deliver the
discourse.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-30
R.enairs at Whittier.

SACRAMENTO, Sept. 29.-The State
Board of Examiners held a special session
this morning with the trustees of the
State Reform School at Whittier, and the
result was that the trustees were allowed
to c5sate deficiency of $4,000 to be ex-
pen(ad in putting new roof on the build
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-30
KILLED BY A TRAIN.
A. w. Blumberg Loses His Life at
Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES, Sept. ga W. Blum
berg, proprietor of the Malilija Hot
Springs resort in Ventura County, was
struck by a Terminal train while out BIZ
cycle riding with his wife last night and
died several hours after the accident. He
attempted to cross the track in front of
the train. The dead man has been a resi-
dent of California for twenty-seven years.
He leaves a widow and four children.
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Murderer Captured.

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 29.-The steamer st.
Denis which arrived this morning from
Ensenada brings the. news that Patricio
Alnadras the Mexican who murdered Sc
velino Rodriguez at Ell Cajon on Satur-
day, September 16 is confined in the Jail
there Almadras was arrested soon after
he crossed the line on charge for an
offense he had committed some two years
ago in Lower California. The description
of the man incarcerated at Ensenada cor
responds exactly with RodriGAlezs S MUIR