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The San Francisco call., 1906-08-01
TRIED AND HANGED
IN AN HOUR.
Negro Is Given Hearing
and Executed While
Mob Seeks His Death
KEPT FROM CROWD

MAYFIELD, KY. July 51-The
hanging of Allen Mathis, the negro
who attacked Miss Ethel McClain last
Wednesday night, took place at s
o'clock tonight III a legal manner in
the yard of the County Jail. Fully
10000 persons were on the scene, but
only few hundred could see the exc
cution. Almost the entire fence sur
rounding the scaffold had been torn
down by the enraged citizens while the
trial was going on. 1t was only fifty
minutes after the time the jury was
sworn in that the negro was put to
death.
Mathis arrived here at GAO o'clock
tonight from Louisville in charge OF q
Deputy Sheriff and company of
militia from Hopkinsville. The local
was marched to the Courthouse. Sew
eral attempts were made by the crowd
to get the negro and twice he was in
the possession OF the mob. but the SOL
diers finally succeeded in forcing their
way with their prisoner to the Court
house. where Mathis trial was at ONCE
begun.
There were rumors tonight that an
other negro. in jail from Hickan
fense, was to be lynched, but Ii Is un-
derstood he was spirited away.
ATLANTA. Ga, July 31.-Floyd Car
michael, negro about 22 years old.
who was Identified by Miss Annie Poole
of Lakewood, a suburb OF Atlanta, as
the man who attacked her early to-
day, was shot in front Of the Poole
residence. in sight of his victim, this
afternoon by posse which had cap
tured him. After he had been shot
there were cries of Burn him." but
county police arriving at this time pre-
vented such action.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-01
WRIGHT WILL HAVE
No ATTORNEY.
San Jose Man Accused of
Having Murdered His
Wife Eager for Trial
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

SAN JOSE, July 31.-His bent form
trembling with emotion, o. j. Nichols,
the aged father of Alice Wright, who
on Saturday night was killed in the
Palm restaurant on North Market street
by her husband, swore to a complaint
before Justice Brown this morning
charging William D. Wright, the slayer,
with murder The hand of the father
shook as he affixed his signature to the
document, and the tears streamed down
his cheeks.
Wright was taken from the police
station under guard Of Detectives Pick
ering and Prindiville to the courtroom.
AS he entered the courtroom a morbid
crowd gathered about him. He held
his head up with a defiant look and
passed on into the presence of Justice
Brown. The crowd followed and filled
the courtroom while the prisoner heard
the complaint read to him. The pris-
oner tried to speak, but his voice failed
him. The court finished reading the
complaint and then proceeded to in
struct the prisoner as to his rights
The accused, finding his voice stated
that he did not want an attorney. He
asked that the proceedings be hurried
Il killed her. and I'm ready to hang
If necessary. | am not asking sympa-
thy, but 1 have three witnesses some
where in this State that | want SUBJ
penaed, and their testimony will show
that she brought the trouble on her
self. / wish to make a statement for
publication dating back to the time l
first met her. l would like to have
some one help me to prepare it, but I
do not want the services of an attor-
ney."
No bail was fixed, and Wright was
led out and taken to the county iail.
The murdered woman was given a
quiet burial today.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-01
Blood Red Flag of Anarchy Is Flying
Over the Stout Fortresses Of the Czar.
Mutinous Troops Seize.
Russian Strongholds.
Fierce Battles on Sea and Land

legion, was contemplating an armed
uprising to attempt the release of the
prisoners imprisoned in the Skatuden
Barracks.
"RED GUARD" IN LEAD.
Owing to the destruction of tele-
graph wires by the Red Guard, which
destroyed the railroad at Riihioaki the
cefved by a roundabout means of
telephoning to Viborg and telegraph
ing from there to st. Petersburg.
This entails q delay of several hours.
The militia received a telegram from
Helsingfors this morning from Major
General LaiDing, announcing that the
fortresses and artillery had opened fire
on Commander Island. The insurgents
seized the artillery, all the machine
guns and took possession of one of the
islands. Some of the telegraph wires
have been cut.
Major General Laiming announced
that he was on Commander Island with
four companies of the garrison and two
companies Of sharpshooters sent from
Helsingfors. He does not give the
number Of casualties. Premier Stolypin
has also received frequent messages
concerning the mutiny. He told a
caller that the situation was critical
TO an extreme degree. Almost the en-
tire fortress is in the hands of the in
surgents and there are comparatively
few loyal troops in Helsingfors. The
entire district population is led by the
Red Guard"
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-01
BRYAN HARD TO BEAT.
Chandler Declares Only Republican Re-
form Can Defeat Nebrnskan.

WASHINGTON. July 31-Former
Senator William E. Chandler. who is in
Washington attending the hearings OF
the Spanish treaty claims committee
cases. today predicted that the adoption
by the Republican party of a sweeping
policy of reform is the only thing that
can keep Bryan out of the Presidential
chair. He believes the Nebraska man
is going to be hard to beat. even under
the most favorable conditions. Chandler
said:
Every intelligent Republican knows
that the continued ascendency OF the
party in the Congressional elections OF
1908 depends upon the question wheth-
er there can be carried out sufficient
reform in the party TO lead the voters
to stand by IT. Reform RepubIicanfsrr1
stand pat" Republicanism will put Il
out of power and w j. Bryan will be
the next President The saving reform
In Republican methods cannot be q
sham reform The revelations OF the
political contributions of 1896 1900 and
1904 from insurance companies, banks
and railroads have aroused a demand
for changed methods. which cannot be
so satisfied as to save the party with
out radical movements which cOnvinc9
the people the Republican leaders are
sincere and earnest reformers-
In this aspect of the case il is much
TO be regretted that the House did not
pass the Tillman Senate BILL prohibits
ing national banks from making pOlit-
ical contributions. IL was a Repub-
lican blunder to wait for a Democrat
to introduce bill. which in 1901 was
unanimously reported by the Senate
committee. 1t was worse than a blum
der TO arrange 70 let the biiI fail in
the House and also TO omit to pass any
bill Aequiring publicity in political con-
tributions or otherwise denouncing cor
ruption in elections
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-01
SHOOTS WIFE FROM
BEHIND FENCE.
Carlo Maddalene of Pet
aluma Kills Spouse
and Then Himself

PETALUMA, July 31.-Carlo NADIA
lena, one of the oldest residents of
this city. killed his wife instantly and
blew out his own brains near here this
morning.
The double tragedy occurred on the
ranch owned by Mrs. Maddalena about
FIVE miles from this city. and was the
result of domestic difficulties of several
months standing.
Maddalena left the house this morn
ing with the intention of killing his
wife. He carried a shotgun. He told
friends that he was going after rab-
bits. He killed his wife with the shot
gun and blew out his own brains with
3Scaliber revolver.
Maddalena had threatened to kill his
wife's sons. Henry and Ross. by a
former marriage, but his wife had no
fears OF his threats.
The woman's two little sons wit
messed the tragedy. 1t occurred at the
corral, about a hundred yards from the
house. Bernard Tonini, aged 21 years,
of Sonoma Mountain, also witnessed
the deed. Maddalena sneaked along
the fence toward where his wife was
working, taking her by surprise. She
threw up her hands as If praying for
mercy. The shot struck her square in
the face and she fell dead. The mur-
derer elanced around to see If any
one had seen him, laid the gun down,
took the revolver from his pocket and
blew out has brains.
The children screamed in terror and
hastened to Mr.. Pozzi, neighbor, who
placed a sheet over the body Of Mrs.
Maddalena and fastened to town to
notify Coroner L. Blackburn.
Maddalena was a native of Switzer-
land and about So years of age. His
wife was formerly the widow Of Joseph
Fioni of Bodega. She was also a
native of Switzerland and aged As.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-01
PHONE COMPANIES
IN MERRY WAR.
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL.

SEATTLE, July 31.-Tomorrow, Au-
gust 1, according TO the prediction of
the opponents of the system, the Sun
set Telephone Company must close it's
doors, the patronage having been en-
tirely transferred TO the rival company,
as result OF the rivalry begun three
months ago.
NJ P. Leary, the active promoter of
the opposition to the Sunset Company,
is hopeful and today asserted that more
than 1000 subscribers to the service
would discontinue tomorrow.
At the Office OF the Sunset Company
Leary's sta tement is laughed at. The
officials declared there are more tele-
phones in use today than when Leary
began his onslaught and that orders
are being filed as fast as the con-
struction crews can work
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-01
kOMURA TALKS Of
THE OPEN DOOR.
Noted japanese Diplo-
mat Asserts Country
Will Keep Promises

VICTORIA, B. c., July 31.-Baron
Komura, recently appointed Japanese
ambassador to Great Britain, arrived
here today by the Canadian Pacific
steamship Empress of Japan en- route
to London, via Quebec.
II am sorry that l am unable to visit
the United States on my present trip"
said he, but the state of my health,
though 1 have recovered considerably,
requires that take, the cooler north
ern route. deeply regret my inability
to go to New York and Washington, as
l would much like to visit my American
friends made during my trip to Ports
mouth to negotiate the peace treaty.
l expect, however to be able to visit
the United States again at a future
date"
Baron Komura said with regard to
Japanese action in Manchuria that the
Japanese Government would undoubt-
edly carry out all the pledges made be-
fore and since the war to maintain the
open door," Regarding the criticism
of foreign merchants, he said they
were due to impatience. The term of
occupation, he added. demanded that
Japan adopt the measures now In
vogue.
In Japan. Baron Komura stated. con-
ditions were fast improving. The
country had recovered from the effect
of the war and. although taxes had in
creased, the outlook was good. In the
arrangement of the post-bellum eco
nomic condition there were four ques-
tions to be solved by the Government
and nation, said Komura. They were;
First, how to revise the customs tariff;
second, how to make japan great in
dustrial country; third, how to make
Japan a factor in the commercial war
fare in neighboring countries whose
doors were thrown open to the worlds
competitions; fourth, how to finance the
post-bellum undertakings.
Japan, said Komura, was looking for
ward to securing much of the trade Of
Manchuria although. in carrying out
the pledges made, 1T must be secured
in open competition with the traders of
the world. Already Mukden. .'Antung
and Saidoko had been thrown open to
the commerce of the world. In Korea
Japanese commerce has increased. as
we'll as in Saghalien and other districts.
AS for the stories of the proposed ma
tionalization of all Japanese indus
tries, as suggested In recent dispatch
from Washington. Baron Komura said
he had heard nothing of it and thought
1t most improbable.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-01
WARNER FOR GOVERNOR.
Republicans of Michigan Nominate
Their State Ticket.

DETROIT. Mich. July 31.-The Re-
publican State convention today nom
mated the following ticket:
Governor. Fred Warner of Farming
ton: Lieutenant Governor. Patrick H
Kelly OF Wayne; Secretary of State,
George A. Prescott of TawaS City;
State Treasurer, Frank P. Glazer OF
Chelsea; Auditor General, James b.
Bradley of Eaton Rapids; Land Com
missioner, William II. Rose of Bath /:
Attorney General, John E. Bird OF Ad-
rian; superintendent of Public Instruc-
tion. Luther L. Wright OF IrOnwood: !:
member of State Board of Education.
Dexter NJ Ferry Jr-, Detroit
All were denominations except Kelly.
Wright and Ferry.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-01
PRINCESS CANTACUZENE
ON VISIT TO AMERICA
Former Julia Grant Returns 10 United
States for First Time Since
MARRIAGE.

NEW YORK, July 31.-For the first
time since their marriage some years
ago Prince and Princess Michael Canta-
cuzene. the latter born Julia Dent
Grant. have returned TO the United
States. They arrived today on the
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse of the North
German Lloyd line. Their two children,
Prince Michael and Princess Berthe,
came last winter in the care Of their
aunt, eMrs. Potter Palmer, to visit their
grandparents, General and Mrs. Freder-
ick D. Grant and have been in this
country ever since.
When the ship reached the pier today
the reunion OF the young mother and
her children made a pretty scene
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-01
PRESIDENT APPOINTS TWO
CALIFORNIA POsTMAsTERS
Woman Is Placed fn Charge of Uncle
Sans Office at Thermulft0,
Butte County.

WASHINGTON. July 31.-The follow
Ing California postmasters were ap-
pointed today: Lamesa, San Diego
County, Sherwood G. Pennoyer: Their
Ialito. Butte County, May Kent
California patents were issued today
as follows: Samuel F. Calbeck and S
Adler. Redlands. hammock chair; Fred
erick p. Cave, Los Angeles, acetylene
gas machine; Frank w Comstock. Los
Angeles, grain-cleaning machinery;
James l. Curran, San Luis Obispo,
feed valve; David J. Joilin, San Diego,
paint; William H. Teaby, Geyserville,
land roller; William G. Wood, San
francisco. exercising bag.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-01
BURLINGTON COMPANY MUST
EXPLAIN TO GOVERNMENT
Belfast Siding Bonfire, Alleged TO Have
Been Fed by Rebate Records,
VIII Re InyeStirated.

OMAHA, July 31.-The alleged de-
struction by the Burlington road OF two
carloads of discriminating rebate rec
ords is to be brought before the legal
department of the United States at
Washington. Norris Brown, Attorney
General of Nebraska. made the state
ment today that he would communicate
the facts to Attorney General Moody.
1t has been learned that the records
burned at Belfast siding were all from
the Omaha headquarters and included
papers from the auditing department.
and from the freight claims departm
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-01
Death Calls Nnpa Pioneer.

NAPA, June 31.-Myron Ellis Phil
lips, for thirty-five years resident Of
this city, died today, after suffering
with typhoid fever for the past six
weeks. widow and four children. all
residents of this city. survive him.
Phillips was son of r B. Phillips of
San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-01
The Moquf Indian Snake Dance. Navajo
Indian Sports, the Grand Canyon
of the Colorado.

Under these headings a most fascinating
itinerary has been planned. personally con-
Quoted party will leave San Francisco about
August is. Fred W. Prince. Santa Fe ticket
agent. who has had a wide experience In con-
Quoting parties will be in charge.
II you are interested In strange and curious
sights customs and ceremonies centuries old.
and in the worlds greatest scenic wonder.
Join this party. Santa Fe agent, ferry build
Ing will give full particulars.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-01
Pioneer Fisherman Dies.

SANTA CRUZ, July 31.-Fred Perez.
the wealthy pioneer and fisherman who
was thrown from his wagon Friday
through a collision with a freight train,
died last evening, having never re-
gained consciousness. The deceased was
So years of age and a native of Santa
Cruz. He leaves a wife and four chill
dren-John, Louis and Abe Perez and
Mrs. Pablo Hermann.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-01
SEVERAL OFFICERS SLAIN.
wounded Colonel stoned by Mutineerx
and Thrown Into River.

HELSINGFORS, August 1, 1:40 a. m.
Several officers were killed or wound
ed. The wounded were transported to
Helsingfors. Colonel Natarof was bay
onetted. He begged for transportation
TO the hospital, promising forgiveness
in exchange Instead he was stoned
and thrown into the water with stone
tied around his neck
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-01
Accused of Counterfeitinx.

DENVER, Colo. July 31.-Dr. James
d. Eggleston Jr., son of the Pacific Ex-
press Company president, who has been
practicing as dentist in this city. was
arrested this afternoon by Deputy
United States Marshal Frank on the
charge of counterfeiting. A search OF
his office is said to have disclosed sew
eral photographs of bills. a bogus half
dollar stamped on one side and a con-
siderable metal array which could be
used for making money.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-01
woman Hangs Her,eIf.

GRASS VALLEY, July 31.-Addie
Louise Teddy hanged herself today at
the home of her son, William, in this
city today. 1t is believed that the
woman took her life during a ht Of
temporary insanity She had twice be-
fore attempted to do away with her
self and was being closely watched
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-01
nefore You Go. Read This.

To Santa Cruz, Del Monte. Paso Robles, San
Luis 0bispo, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles.
take the Shore Line Limited. Daily daylight
parlor car train leaves Third and Townsend 8
q. N. To Los Angeles, thirteen and half houra.s .
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-01

PEKING. July 31.-The Chinese Government
has ordered the Commissioner of Customs TO 20
to Antung and Tatuguao, Manchuria with a
stan and organize a customs service at both
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-01

Austrian Phoenix
Policy-holders register at 1715 o.Far-
rell street.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-06-08
South Dakota Republican,.

Sioux Falls, s. D., June 5.-Insur
gent Republicans. who expect to con
troll the state convention today, have
agreed on a ticket. except a congress
man from the Black Hills, where two
candidates, Mayor Frederick N. EN-
erick of Rapid City and Colonel w. H
Parker of Deadwood, are in the field
The platform will declare for a state
primary law, for equal assessment and
taxation Of property belonging tC
railroads and other corporations, fol
an anti-pass law and for a corrupt
practice law, which will require can
didates for office to make sworn state
ments in reference to campaign ex
lenses.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-06-08
Red Letter Day in House.

Washington, June Elm many par
ticulars 1t was a red letter. day in
the house, not only in the number of
bills passed. but in the general charac.
bid fair to cause endless trouble, the
naturalization bill, was passed under
suspension of the rules, the speaker
and the gentleman in charge of the
bill, Bonynge (Colo.), doing team
work of superior kind. The house re-
fused to pass a bill leasing to a pri-
vate firm or corporation the right to
mine coal on the island Of Batan. in
the Philippine group, although it was
stated that such a lease would de-
crease the amount paid by the govern
ment very considerably.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-06-08
investigating Drug Trust.

Washington, June 5.-President
Roosevelt has declined to entertain
any proposition looking to further in
vestigation of the alleged drug trus,
before the proceedings recently insti
tuted at Indianapolis by the attorney
general are pushed. II was stated
at the department that the investiga
ton has been going on for several
months, that the department is entire
ly satisfied with the evidence secured
and that the prosecution will be con.
Quoted without delay.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-06-08

finding against the defendants, with
the exception of the Pabst Brewing
company, the suit against which IL
dismissed. The complaint recited that
the refrigerator company had received
commissions of from 10 to 1914 per
cent on all shipments of beer from
the Pabst Brewing company routed
by 1t. The railroad companies ad.
mitted having made such concessions,
but claimed that these had been paid
the same as commissions to other
freight solicitors.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-06-08
FIGHT ON STATEHOOD.
Foraker Will Raise Parliamentary
Point AGAINST Bill,

Washington, June 5.-When the
conference report on the statehood
bill is called up for action in the sen.
ate a representative Of the opponents
of the union of Arizona and New Mex.
ico-probably Senator Foraker-will
make a point of order against the
compromise provision on the ground
that 1t is new legislation. The fact
that the proposition is the language
of the Foraker resolution In the pre-.
vious congress, they contend, will moi
relieve it of this charge and they will,
make ar effort to have the report re
jected on the ground that the confer
ence had no right to originate legisla
tiOn.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-06-08
OHIO STRIKERS IN UGLY MOOD,
Feared Situation viii Become Acute
When State Troops Arrive,

Steubenville, o., June 5.-The fear
Is general that the strike situation
will become acute when the troops ar.
rive from Columbus. At Dillonvale
the strikers are in a turbulent mood,
1t is reported that they and their sym.
rathizers have made large purchases
OF rifles, revolvers and ammunition
Every attempt is being made by the
leaders Of the mine workers to hold
the men in check, but the failure tc
pay strike benefits, together with the
conflict between miners and guards
yesterday, in which four men were
wounded, have excited the strikers tc
a desperate condition. The guards OF
the United States Coal company, who
were involved in the outbreak, are
entrenched neal Grow Hollow, and
persons living in the vicinity, fully
expectant of trouble, are keeping tc
their homes.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-06-08
RATE BILL BACK TO CONFERENCE
Foraker Insists Conferees Have In.
jected New Matter in Measure.


Washington, June 6.-The senate
passed the naval appropriation bill
and gave considerable attention to the
conference report on the railroad rate
bill. The only important amendment
made to the naval bill requires the
secretary of the navy to submit plans
for the proposed big warship to con.
gress before proceeding with its con
struction. The bill carries an appro-
priation of $103 ,117,670.
There is no doubt that the rate bill
will be sent back to conference. Sen.
ator Tillman admitted that some OF
the changes made in conference can
not be justified under the rules. but
said they had been necessary to make
the bill harmonize.
Senator Foraker criticised the
changes in the anti.pass provision,
the amendment compelling connec
tions with lateral lines and the omis-
sion Of the provision regarding Jim
Crow cars. Discussion of the report
will continue.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-06-08
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS
Features Of the Days Trading and
Closinu Quotations.

Chicago. June ~5.-Improved weather for
the growing crop caused weakness today
In the local wheat market, the July option
closing at a net loss of &c. Corn was also
down sc. Oats showed n net gain of sc.
Provisions were up 1Od17hc. Closing
prices:
Wheat-July, SO&c; Sept, 799sG79%c;
Dec, SO&ds0Ac; May, S3c.
C~orn-July, 49AQ49%c; Sept, 49kc; Dec,
47%c; May, 4Sc.
o%ats-July, 34A@34%c; Sept, 32hc;
Dee, 33c.
P~ork-July, $l6.17h; Sept, $1,000.
Lard-July, $500; Sept, s.. 72hQS.75.
RIbs-July, 500; Sept, $0.12k.
Chicago Cash Prices-No. = hard wheat,
Sl@S3c: No. 3 hard wheat, 7JaS1c; No. :
corn, JOhc; No. = oats. 33EM33&c.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-06-08
Dunkards Close Their Session.

Dayton, o., June 6.-The annual
convention of the old German Bap-
lists, known as Dunkards, closed its
sessions. The rite of footwashing was
observed. The business session was
practically unanimous in the opinion
that telephones and automobiles
should be left severely alone. Trac.
ton cars, however, met with SYM
pathy, and this mode of travel may be
used. The next convention will be
held in California.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-06-08
Brewers to Fight Anti.saIoon League

Indianapolis, June 6.-Plans will be
land at the meet. of the United
States Brewers association, which
convened here today, to enter upon a
campaign of education to combat the
oveme against saloons and the
sale of beer. A circular letter was
distributed declaring 1t to be time
for the brewers to make a determined
effort to overcome the opposition of
the Anti-Saloon League.