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The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
GIRL FACES THEFT CHARGE.

OAKLAND, June 23.-- with tears
streaming from her eyes and sobhin g
under the stress of her plight, Sadie
Ross. 16 years old. faced Police Judge
Smith today charged with the theft Of
q diamond ring. The girl is accused
by Miss Belle Achison of s54 Harrison
street Miss Ross was employed at a
Berkeley ice cream parlor. She de-
clares she is the victim Of one Charles
Kreisfeldt. insisting that she loaned
him the ring she had borrowed from
Miss Achison- The girl protests that
Kreisfeldt refused 20 return the cir
clet and had caused her great anguish
because she had refused to keep com
pany with him. The ring has been re-
covered
Judge Smith continued the case until
Tuesday.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
FAILURE TO KEEP CONTRACT
LEADS TO DAMAGE SUIT
Owner of PnIo Alto Realty Claims Pros
pectiye Purchaser "Welchedr
ON Promise tn RuY Block.

PALO ALTO, June &c. e. Jordan
through S. w. Charles and Frederick
Schneider, his attorneys has COM
menced suit for $4,000 damages
against Mrs. S. N. Morris of Berkeley
for breach of contract said to have
been entered into by the defendant for
the purchase of the Jordan block OF
this city. Jordan claims that the bar
gain was made some months ago At
the time negotiations were pending
the price of the sale was reported to
be $4,000. The Jordan block was built
little more than a year ago and
passed through the earthquake with
only minor damages.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
Ell GAMING PARLOR ELECTS
NEW SET OF OFFICERS
Miss Adele Westall Is Chosen President
of the Native Daughters of
PalO Alto,

PALO ALTO, June 23.-El Canine
Parlor. Native Daughters of the Golden
West, of this city,. has elected its an
nual officers, as follows: President,
Miss Adele Westall; first vice president,
Miss Jennie Vandervoort; second vice
president, Miss Anna Stingle; third vice
president. Mrs. l.. K. Hughes; record
ing secretary, Miss Agnes Jory; finan-
cial secretary, Miss Elizabeth Westail;
marshal, Miss Dolly Weisshaar; first
trustee, Mrs. Tillie Hettinger; second
trustee. Mrs. Nellie Goodspeed; organ
ist, Mrs. Alice C1enand
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
SELLS EMPLOYERS FURNITURE.

BERKELEY, June 23.-Chester Ma
ther. employed as a general workman
around the premises II Attorney w. F.
Booth at 1902 Dana street. told the
housemaid, Miss Winifred Klink, a
week go that he was soon to leave the
Booth household and that before he left
he would turn a funny trick" Mather
kept his word He left last Tuesday,
and an hour before he went he sold a
quantity Of Mr.. Booths furniture to an
Oakland dealer in furniture The po-
lice are looking for Mather, who is
also known as w c. Nader.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
FEAR 4 MURDER
HAS BEEN DONE
Body of Man Is Found
in Feather River at
Oroville.
Crushed Skull Regarded
as Mute Evidence
of Foul Play.
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL.

OROVILLE, Jnne 2S.-The discovery
Of the body of a man entangled in a
limb of a tree on the west branch or
the north fork Of the Feather River
has aroused grave suspicion that foul
play has been done. A crushed skull
and an empty purse and pocket
turned inside out seem 10 point 10 the
fact that the mans death was not aeel-
dental The authorities made a most
careful search but everything but =
pair Of overalls and a pair OF rougn
shoes had been torn from the OO..> >,
leaving absolutely nothing by which
the remains could be Identified The
man was evidently about 50 years or
age and a laboring man
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
NEWS OF THE COUNTIES ABOUT THE BA1
WOMAN'S NECK IS BROKEN
DURING DRUNKEN ORGY
Cause Of Mrs Mary Reicherts Death Developed at
Inquest and Husband Is Catechised
POLICE COMMENCE AN INVESTIGATION

The foregoing conditions were due to
some cause unknown to the Jury
The jury was made up of T. 3. Smith
William Kelly, C. R. Hoessli, ]. S. Lin
scott, j. w Meredith. D. L. Esgrigg, M.
Tracy L. L. Woody
Reiehert was not detained by the
authorities after the jury rendered its
verdict, but the investigation by the
police Of the facts relating to his wife's
death will be continued, In the hope of
solving the mystery that now en-
shrouds -4e case.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
DEATH CALLS
A PIONEER OF
SALINAS VALLEY

SALINAS, June 23.-Thomas Graves, a
pioneer of California and the Salinas
Valley, died this morning. He was horn
in kentucky sixty three years ago and
crossed the plains TO Sacramento with
his parents when but 10 years old. He
settled In Monterey County In 1855. Mr..
Graves was charter member of the
Salinas Odd Fellows Lodge. He leaves
widow and three sons and a daugh-
ter. One of the sons is ]. e. Graves of
San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
FLAMES DESTROY CosTLIEsT
BUILDING IN BULLFROG
Manager of Townsite Company Saves
His Life by Leapirg From
SecOnd-Stery window.

RHYOLITE. New. June 23.-The most
costly building in the Bullfrog district
was DESTROYED by fire at o'clock this
morning. when the Merchants Hotel, a
three-story building. constructed last
spring. when lumber cost s165 a thou
sane, went up in smoke. The fire was
supposedly of incendiary origin. Frank
z kerrs, manager of the Bullfrog
Iownsite Company. barely escaped with
ms Hie. he jumped from second
over $50, 000
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
Heavy Earthquake shocks In Cuba.

SANTIAGO, Cuba, June 23.-Two
earthquake shocks half an hour apart,
the first occurring at 2 clock yester-
day morning slightly damaged many
buildings in this city. Several persons
were slightly injured by falling ar
ticles The first shock lasted fifteen
seconds: the second was shorter though
heavier. Thousands OF persons re-
mained in the streets the rest OF the
night.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
MRS. MCKINNEY GUILTY OF
CRUELTY TO HER WARD
Jury Recommends That Defendant BE
Imprisoned forTro Years After
Treatment for Insanity.

PEORIA, ILL.,. June 23.-The jury In
the sensational case OF Mrs Mary l..
Mckinney, charged with cruelty to her
ward, Stella Grady. returned a verdict
of guilty today and recommended that
the prisoner be sent to an insane asy-
lum until she RECEIVERS, and then be
compelled to serve two years in the
penitentfary. The jury found that Mrs.
Mckinney is at present insane.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
Rnisen Mnnes os ~. Mon

tEIIDING, June 23.-The Great
western Gold Company raised the
wages OF its employees in all depart
ments ist OF the copper smelter at Ingot
tary. amounts to per cent.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
THREE-QUARTER-
BABE DIES IN INCUBATOR
Tiny Bit OF Humanity Lives but a
short Time After Its Birth
I'm New York.

NEW YORK. June 23.-Dr Drury of
Bellevue Hospital reports that Baby
Hogan. the tiny daughter of Mrs. Mary
Hogan died last night
The baby arrived at the home before
IT was expected and was rushed in a
passing automobile TO Bellevue, where
L was put into an incubator. Every
thing possible was done for the infant
hut II died II weighed about three
quarters Of a pound and was reported
TO be the smallest child ever received
At the hospital.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24

THIEVES STEAL MONEY.A-Oakiand June
23-Sncak thieves entered the room OF Miss
Ollie Brithers at S6S Oak street yesterday and
stole So.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24

Thousands OF chairs ready for de-
livery at H Schellhaas' Oakland cor
ner store
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
DUKE ALMoDovAR DEAD.

seciras Conference Closed.
MADRID, June 33.-The Duke of
Afmodovar, Minister of Foreign Affairs,
who acted as president of the confer
enee on Moroccan reforms at Algeciras
early In the present year. died this
afternoon. He was born in 1854.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24
BEAUTIFUL SAN LEANDRO.

,r,. =. =, rr sr,,s
ABogT
Pacific andti
through
rs eastern boundaries
xrr
AND
-~ SfeSi nurseries
p. +ow. r.. SCHOOLS CHURCHES
for ladies' HSa ooA ana CONVENT
has anMernS YER RSYsTFe
= .s... !.
phae mD PRINCIPAL
apply
- - ~ pAD " TRADE " LEANDRo
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-24

DR.. Benton stated his opinion that
the cause OF death was a dislocation Of
the bones OF the neck, causing pressure
upon the spinal cord. He found a iag-
ged piece Of bone In ,ne neck and a clot
or blood directly below this bit of bone
Such an injury, the physician de-
clared, could not be produced by a VOL
untary twisting OF the neck A fan
might make such dislocation. but a
dislocation produced by a fall would
result in a discoloratien of the skin.
The skin of Mrs. Reichert's neck. face
and body was not discolored.
DR.. Benton declared that If the head
had been forced backward then such a
fracture as he found in Mrs Reichert,s
case would have resulted
The jury rendered the following YER
diet:
we find that death was caused hv
paralysis of the respiratory organs. due
10 pressure upon the spinal cord and
the dislocation OF the second yertebrae
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-18
Restraining Order Issued Against Dis
triCt Attorney and Grand Jury.
Rival Counsel for Defence Prisoner Retains One
Firm, His Mother Another Zach Determined,

For the purpose of preparing the
case for trial, SuhpocnaS are made by
the district attorney, addressed to
witnesses requiring them to appear anc
testify before the grand jury in an i'll
vestgHtion before it. These subpoena S
arc not made for the purpose of procur-
ing any new indictments for the killing
of Stanford White. but for the purpose
of procuring evidence to lie used against
the defendant at the trial. The wit
ncsses are required by the district at
tOrncy to be sworn as before the grand
jury and as dispositions are taken. The
newspapers keep track of the witnesses
thus procured and undertake to state
the facts to which they have teSti-
fed The taking of these dispositions
against the defendant has been chief
ly for Assistant District Attorney Gar
van and from time to time interviews
purnorting to come from him have APP
pca:cd in the public press i'll which they
intend to take the DISPOSITIONS before
the grand jury for use against Harry
X. Thaw at his trial has been plainly
stated"
Mr.. Gleason served copy of the or
der upon Acting District Attorney
Smith who said that probably an adj
iournmcrt tomorrow would be asked
for when the application is returnabie
in the supreme court.
After her visit to the Tom6s today
Mrs. Harry X. Thaw went TO the office
| of William NJ. Olcott, the lawyer VINO
had previously acted as Thaw's coun'
sell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-18
TUE OPPOSING FORCES.
coun.r;son Of the Armies OF Cen'ra'
American Countries.

Washington, July 11.-Military t ,ho
norris in this city on the oasis VI
host available information cover. ing
the relative military resources Vi ' IN
several republics involved in war ~
Central America, pronounce the ai,nt
Of salvador, superior in equipmen.,
tr.;n;ng and discipline to the armies
81 tho other republics. Tricky popu-
,atad over it's limited total area VI
OK OK, souare miles, Salvador can music,
40 600 armed men with armament equai
~ +o''' the best in Central America,
Though Guatemala is seven un n,e
,a r in territory and has popula,
t;nn of 100000 the Saivaoorean II
Inv IS considered to be more than q
a a, n for it. The standing troops ol
la number 1000 with a regular
s ni Of $4,000. With an external external
MN Of only $4,000 pesos. its finances ice,
o o.a tho best in Central America. Inc
s advantages of salvador over the o.ner
' aon,'h,ics arise from the thorough
, repu Of her population, belonging
:" e the Ladino type, pure Spanish %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-18
ABOARD AMERICAN SHIP
Teraty Of Peace Between Republics
Will Be Drawn and Signed.

Lalibertad. Salvador, July 1.-THE
United States cruiser Marblehcad,
Captain Richard r. Malligan. will leave
Acajutla tomorrow for San Jose, Qua
temala, with the American minister,
William l.. Merry, and the peace COM
missioners of Salvador and Honduras
on board. The American minister rep
rcscnts Nicaragua ana Costa RIGA by
permission OF the authorities at Wash
ington.
At San Jose the peace commissioners
from Guatemala, the charge q aflairc''
of the United States and the Mexican
minister will he received on board the
cruiser and a treaty of peace between
the warning republics will be drawn ui
and signed or the high seas. Ailsi
leaving the parties from Guatcn'at'
ut san Jose, the Marblchead VIII re-
INN TO Acajutla with Minister Merry
and his associates.
An armsticc between Guatclnai" a'''
salvador is arranged for dayliShi TO-
morrow. when the fighting VIII ceasc'
The Marblchead after accommodating
her mission will await orders at Aca-
Julia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-18
IN FLAMES.
Two Men Lose Lives in
Fire at Pittsburg, Pa.
Several Overcome by Smoke and
Rescued # ON Asphyxiation.
Disastrous Blaze Caused by Burning Gas
Jet---Propsrt Loss is $25,0Q0.

Pittsburg, Pa, July lin a fire at
the Hotel park Second avenue and
Grant street early Tuesday one per-
son was burned to death, another was
fatally injured and several were over
come by smoke and were rescued from
asphyxiation. The fire was caused by
a burning gas jet and was discovered
by a policeman who tried to send in
an alarm from several boxes before
the fire department responded. Be
cause of the defective fire alarm sys-
tenn there was much delay and when
the department arrived the upper floors
of the hotel were burning vigorously.
James Conway, a city cmploye who
lived in the hotel was burned to death,
having been overcome by smoke, and
Neal COnnors, the bar tender, was IA
tally injured in jumping from a second
story window. John Lawler, Pitts
burg policeman, was slightly injured
in jumping and seven members of the
family of police sergeant, who were
residents at the hotel, were overcome
in their apartments, but were carried
out by firemen.
Corners died after his removal to the
hospital. The flames were cXtingulshed
with a loss of $4,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-18
FIGHTING WAS SEVERE.
n;o. Now Awaiting Outcome Of
pres. Rooscveit's intervention

,1oxico CITY. July 17.-Ncws was re-
..,t ,,ostcrdav that a rumOr was
<,,rrent in Salvador that Gen. Resai"o'
w., .,ss,ssinatcd by two men VINO
formed part of his escort anu nc tho
mon are Guatcmalae cmpioSeu .;at
nurnosc. Col. Pincdos FORCES
entered Guatemala VIA 'ii','h
duras. are now said to be III ''c n.y. -
t.;ns south of the Mexican St"'' VI
Tabasco. oo;vcd
Tho following dispatch was receive"
Yesterday from San SaiVau'i 49,,
..Nover before in the history OF ~
trail America has there peeii sun,
ocbting. Salvador, as a so'ei 49,,
vas not prepared and Guate'Iidi'1 '.I,
,La,,+ tbrcc men to one. Nol"i'"
at,ndipr the great odds, SALVADOR WIZ
,.ory hattie. The loss on poth $50 ""
,,.ae orcat Salvador losing about 'o0
,-:,,od ,nd 1900 wounded. Gen. fesdia
do when killed. was over IN and
Wv ue had so picked officers anu
mon with him. Every one "''S and
and after the rear troops c'''ie UP
drove the Guatemala UooPS ioi a,a -
tbev found over 600 dead Hua'eil,''' T.,
saI5iors including several olhcci9'
that battle Salvador captuIeu nv sl,
emv's artillery. Then Gua'elia'a 49, -
cd for peace. Salvador refuseu' ",
,,o,,rs, Ieter a telegram from fresio'i''
Roosovclt changed conditions: .,,o
When this dispatch was li,eu, a ND
two armies were facing each otn .,lo " rel
resting on their arms awaiting .ne -, n,
l,,,ts e president Roosevelt's telegram
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-18
COALITION ALLEGED.
II Is Asserted There Was a Triple Al
lance AGAINST Guatemala.

New Orleans, July 11.-An alleged Coal-
ton of the Central American republics
against Guatemala is reported in spec
iaI dispatch from Mexico City. The dis
patch, which quotes a friend Of General
Earllas as authority. says:
Sometime last March, Salvador. Hon
dusras and Nicaragua entered into an OIL
fcnsivc and defensive coalition against
Guatemala, agreeing that the moment
there was an infringement by Guatemala
of territorial rights of either Of the
three confcd2rates Il declaration of war
against Guatemala should follow"
,rhc dispatch also says that John Jcn-
,,irs of Omoha, consul general of thu"
United States at San Salvador, is on his
way. at the request Of the Salvadorcan
government, to present to President
Roosevelt a copy of a diplomatic circular
issued by Salvador claiming that the
present trouble began last March when
DR.. Forth, charge d'affaircs of Saliva
dor at Guatemala City, found that his
mail was being tempered with.
Later. it is alleged. the circular says:
"Dr. Forth reported to his government
that President Cabrera OF Guatemala had
and New Orleans to go to Salvador and
ioin the indictments there in an attempt
to disrupt the government"
In the circular are quoted also copies
of kilograms from President Cabrera to
the minister of the Salvador foreign de-
nartment that Gen. Rcgalado and Prcsi-
dent Escalon of Salvador conspired to
procure Cabrera's assassination.
copy of this circular is said by the
disnatch to be now in the hands of the
Mexican war department of foreign af-
| fairs. 1t is further stated that posters
had been placed in Guatemala City call
ING for the assassination of President
cabrera. Cabrera is said to be practical
" a prisoner in his own residence and to
have his food tested for poison before
eating it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-18
Albert Pitcairn Found in.
a Field at WooRsocket.
James Finneran, a Tramp, Held
BY Police on Murder Charge.
Other Members Of Party Will DO Huated Up
One Tells His Story Of Tragedy.

Woonsocket. r. l.. July 17.-Albert
Pitcairn was found in a field near Alice
avenue Tuesday morning, dead from
knife wounds. The police have James
Finneran, 4 tramp, in custody as sus-
pect.
Pitcairn is unmarried and has lived
somewhat of a vagabond life. Finne-
ran once hailed from Hopkinton. Mass.
Finneran himself was directly respon-
siblc for his detention on the charge Of
murder He appeared at the police
station during the morning to enter a
complaint against some companions.
who, he said. became involved in a fight
with him. While he was relating his
troubles to the police sergeant a tele-k
phone message was received announc-
ing that Pitcairn had been stabbed to
death.
The police state that Finneran and
Pitcairn were members of the same
party and they Immediately placed
Finncran under arrest pending a furth-
er investigation.
From the police it was learned that
both men had a reputation for idleness
and were fond of roaming about tho
state. With several companions they
were walking along the railroad tracks
just outside the city Tuesday morning.
when a quarrel was started and it was
during this quarrel that Pitcairn met
his death, several mortal stab wounds
having been inflicted. When Finneran
told the police of the quarrel in which
he participated he did not mention the
fact that a man had been murdered and
lie omitted Pitcairn'S name from the
list of men who he said had assaulted
him. The police are now at work in
an effort to round up the other men,
hers of the party.
Ellis Hanson, one of the party. said
that as he and Pitcairn and John f.
Flynn were walking along the ra1lroad
| track, they met Finneran, who said
| that his home was in Boston and that
he would like to join the party. Han
| sor and FLYNN walked ahead and Pit
| cairn and the newcomer followed along
| hebind. According to Hanson. the first
| that tic two men ahead heard OF the
| trouble was when Pitcairn came STUMP
linz towards them and dropped face
| downward at their feet. They turned
him over and saw that he had Deen
stabbed. The two looked about lor
Finneran, but ne was nowhere In sight.
The next thing they heard of him was
| at the police station.
| Finncran admitted to the police that
he had been drinking. Pitcairn, the
murdered man. was a soldier in the
Snanish- American war. He has
mother, two sisters and a pro'her' al
living here. He was 81 years Of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-18
Marb|ehead Leaves for Guatemala To-
day With Commissioners Aboard.
It is Claimed That Guatemala Used Explosive Bu|-
lets -Goalton Against Guatemala Alleged.

Spanish Indian blood with practically
10 AhoriSincS.
Guatemala's army numbers 1000 on
peace footing with. an unOrganiZed
militia of $1,000. The republic relies
for its military forces largely upon
the military training imposed on all
schools. public and private. Alto
gethcr $4,000 pupils were under mill
tary drill in the Guatemala schools
in 1904.
Honduras has for q popula ton of
$50, 600, spread over 10000 square miles,
an army Of 500 chiefs, 1895 officers,
$3.50 militiamcn of the first class. and
1851 militiamen of the second class
Its actual standing army, however
consists of 1345 soldiers and 7S3 Off
GERS. a feature of the military cs-
tablishment OF Honduras is the COM
pulsory military drill laid on the whole
male population during the Sundays
Of the dry season. Every able-bodied
man between the ages of 20 and as is
obliged to take part in these Sunday
drills ANA ,paradcs. Fourteen thous-
and troops are thus trained. The army
of Honduras is supplied with modern
ordinances.
Having territory exactly equal t
that Of Honduras. with Il population
of $50 ,000. OF whom only 10000 are pure
white III" ncighboring republic of Nj
caraSua maintains an army of 200 sol
diers Its reserves and national guart
bring up her total on Il war footing O
$4,000.
The only navy in Central America is
that of Honduras. 1t consists of two
vessels armed with HotchkisS guns
They are the "Tatuiblo' of Il displacc
ment of IS tons and the "Fcbrcro 90
Of Il displacement of II tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-18
RIVAL COUNSEL
For the Defence Of Thaw Declare They
Will Not Quit Case.

New Ycrk July 17-Follov ing the
announcement Monday that despite her
sons objections, Mrs. William Thaw
would insist that the firm of Black. Oh
colt. Gruhcr & Bonyngc. continue as
counsel for Harry X. Thaw in c"nnec-
ton with the killing Of Stanford White.
Mrs. Thaw said:
81 have asked Mr.. Dclaficld to see
Judge OIcott and insist that lie remain
in the case and continue to have active
Charge of the plans for the defence OF
my son. The conference which we had
arranged for Monday afternoon with
Judge Olcott and Mr.. Delafcld was
post poncd until Tuesday at 5 O'Clock
when it will be held at Mr.. Delafield's
Office"
1t was said by person close to Mr.
Olcott that no objection would be made
by that firm to Harry Thaw engaging
any lawyer he saw fit so long as Black,
Olcoit, Gruber & Bonynge were recoS-
nizcd as senior counsel.
Il am counsel for Harry Thaw." said
Clifford w. Hartridgc, who was recent
" retained by the prisoner. after being
told Monday night of what Mrs. Thaw
had said. 81 have been regularly re-
| tanned by Harry Thaw. He is the de-
! PENDANT in the case and he knows whom
| he wants. If it is true that Mrs. Thaw
| wants Judge Olcott or any other attor-
ney to look after her son, then Mrs.
Thaw has Il perfect right to engage
such counsel. Harry Thaw has retain
ed me- to defend him. l shall do 50
and the defence will not be insanity
and ] am confident that he will be
acquitted"