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TACOMA, Jan. retermaxf sash and door factory on South Jffferson avenue, burned Loss, JbOOO; no Columbia Minstrels' Entertainment. The Columbia Minstrels gave an entertainment last night at Odd Fellows' Hall. They presented; "A Night In Bohemia." which, aiinough devoid of the semblance of a afforded each member an opportunity to Show his ability in different character parts. A social dance followed PORTJ Arrived Jan Br stmr CaltTTnpKS, from Taku.T jWMMgd POKT.

Sailed Jan Stmr San Mateo, for Nanalmo. LATE SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. IfStelC' -DOMESTIC PORTS. GRATS Sailed Jan Schr Bertha for San Jan IS Schr Veg-a, for San Francisco; schr A Johnson, for Sydney; Vsclir Salvator, for San Pedrtv rJan Sweasey, henco Jan ChturF) Falk. from Honolulu.

Jan Stmr hence Jan 15. Anton Sehlott. a chemist, was adjudged puilty of contempt of court by Judge yesterday for his failure to obey an larder directing him to pay his former wife v'Imony. An attachment for his arrest was Issued and will be served- to-day. Mary E.

Pleasant, otherwise known as "Mammy." for years the guardian of the of mystery" the home of the was made the defendant in an action filed yesterday by the Santa Rosa Eavlngs Bank to recover J3000 on a promissory note. The application of Henrietta Brand for a writ of injunct'on against all of the local hanks to retrain them from releasing any stocks and bonds that may have been placed with them by L. Brand, her trustee, who went East ome time ago, was argued brfore Judge Seawell yesterday and submitted for decision. The stocks In question are valued at and the filaintiff alleges that Brand's action in leaving the city without Informing her as to their whereabouts Is sufficient cause to sustain her right to an injunction and the appointment of a receiver to take the securities in charpe. The petition of George Bates for a writ of mandate to compel the Board of Education to reinstate him as assistant In- Mructor of Latin In the, Mission High Srhool is on hearing before Judge Hunt.

pates claims he was placed on the list by the board without authority of law. Madame President Klncald was called to the stand and read the proceedings of the board taken at the time when Hates was retired from the active list- Argument will be heard next Friday. James B. Moraghan secured an order from Judge Seawell yesterday permitting him to transfer his interest in the estate his dcreased mother, Julia A. Moraphan, to the Moraghan Oyster Company This action will in no way affect the claims of Moraghan'a wife in her action for a property settlement.

Judge alpo ordered Moraghan to pay his wife 5100 for attorney's fees, 525 alimony forthwith and S25 a month alimony pending the disposition of her action for divorce. Court Notes. NEW DIRECTOR FOR, SOUZTHERN PACIFIC Position Will Probably Be Filled by J. D. Probst, Who Recently Resigned.

NEW YORK, Jan. At a special meeting of the stockholders of the Southern Pacific Company to-day the number of directors was increased from eleven to twelve. The additional directorship will be filled at a future meeting probably by the election of J. D. Probst, who resigned a few weeks ago in order that President Charles M.

Hays might be made a member of tho board without delay. Inasmuch aa President Hays will remain on the Pacific Coast most of the time it was deemed desirable to have another Eastern director. VON BLUCHERS HEIRS TO FORTUNE IN GERMAOTT AUSTIN, Jan. The five children of Felix A. von Blucher.

a grand nephew of the renowned General von Blucher, who saved the day at Waterloo, have received legal notices from Germany that they are heirs to a fortune estimated at from $300,000 to W.000.000. left them by relatives in that country. These flve fortunate heirs reside In Nueces County, where their father, who died about twenty years ago, lived for many years. The heirs axe County Surveyor Charles F. H.

von Blucher, George- A. von Blucher, Richard P. von Blucher, Mrs. Charles A. Meuly and Miss Julia A.

von Blucher. Gardiner Gets Decision. WEIR CITY, Jan. Oscar Gardiner of Omaha sot the decision over Tommy DIxon of Rochester. N.

at the end of the tenth round here to-night. Board of Education Will Establish New Class in the Starr King 1 School. Tne Board of Education has made an examination regarding the attendance In the Starr Kitig Primary School and an additional win in all probability be otabltalied there. It was ascertained that v.nilr the overflow in the eleven classes ivas hardly to warrant another Hassroom. still the principal was of the opinion that the attendance would Inm-ase as the weather improved and enough pupils would bo available to form the class at the end of this month.

Miss K. O. Fullivan Is next on the eligible list for assignment. This will make Jive additional classes, four having been estab limned in the Redding. Grant.

Sherman and I Stone schools, to which Mav Itrien Miss V. CassMjr. Miss L. Smith- Fon and Miss N. Gambltz will be assigned for MORE TEACHERS ASSIGNED TO REGULAR POSITIONS FEDERAL GRAND JURY PRESENTS INDICTMENTS Two Counterfeiters, a Mail Clerk and an Alleged Bribing Japanese the Victims.

The Federal Grand Jury made Its first report for the term yesterday In the United States District Court. They found indictments as follows: M. S. Morll, a Japanese, for attempting to l-rlbe Captain H. H.

Schell, Immigrant ln- Eftctor, to Influence his decision and allow a Japanese woman named Naka Tama.ca.fhl to re Illegally landed from the steamer City of Peking on January 2. F. P. J. Cunane, a rraillng clerk In station San Francisco, for stealing a S5 gold piece on November 9 from a letter addressed to W.

F. Charters at Astoria, and for destroying the letter. Emmttt Benton Frltch and William Benton Frltch for counterfeiting 360 $10 pieces several CO cent pieces found In their possession, and molds for the manufacture of. counterfeit coin. The charge against Edwin S.

Jones of sending a scurrilous letter through tho mails was ignored. LELAND RECEIVES HIS COMMISSION AS CORONER Will Assume His Duties This Morn- ing and Appoint Dr. Bacigalupi Autopsy Surgeon. Thomas B. W.

Leland received hia commission as Coroner from Mayor Phelan yesterday. Coroner Leland will assume the duties of the office this morning and will immediately appoint Dr. L. IX Baclgalupl to be autopsy surgeon, the position held by Leland under Coroner Cole. Coroner Leland will make no other changes In the office.

Hia commission aa Coroner was filed Immediately with the Civil Service Commission and the Auditor, as the charter provides. Mrs. Fiske and Company Sere. Mrs. Fiske, who opens an engagement in "Becky Sharp" at the California Theater Monday night, arrived in this city yesterday.

She has taken apartments at the Palace. This Is Mrs. Fiske-'s first trip to the coast In eleven yeara. When last here she appeared In a subordinate part at the Alcazar. There are thlrty-slx members In Mrs.

Flske's company, all of whom are in the city. THE third annual banquet of Manufacturers' and Producers' Association of California was held last evening at the Palace Hotel and the gathering was remarkable in many ways. Men distinguished In commercial, political and professional life gathered around the festive board to do honor to the. distinguished guest of the evening, President 'Charles M. Hays of the Southern Pacific Company, and If all the predictions made last night are to come true San Francisco and California will witness the most remarkable era of prosperity and good fellowship ever known in the history of any municipality.

Many prominent citizens made speeches after the banquet and each one. referred in the highest terms to the new president of the railroad company. Whenever the name of President Hays was mentioned it was greeted with loud and continued applause. The banquet was served In the main dining-room of the Palaco and the room, was decorated with flags and potted palms. One long table ran the entira length of the room, the president of the association, A.

Sbarboro, being seated the center of the table. On his left was seated President Hays of the Southern Pacilic, while Mayor Phelan sat at his right. At the president's table also were Lloyd, F. W. Dohrmann, J.

B. Stetson, Irving M. Scott. General W. R.

Shatter. Georgro A. Knight, W. H. Crocker, Daniel Meyer, General W.

H. L. Barnes, W. H. Mills, J.

A. Fillmore, A. W. Foster, James G'. Magrulre.

W. M. Bunker, J. Kruttschnitt, H. P.

Sonntag and Claus SprecUels. Seven tables ran at right angles from the president's table and tho guests, previous to the serving of the -banquet, gathered In groups and passed a pleasant half hour From 7 to 9 an elaborate menu was partaken of, while an orchestra discoursed sweet music. At the close of the dinner a flashlight photograph was taken of the guests as they sat at the tables and then President Sbarboro arose to make the first address of the evening. In addressing the assembled guests, President Sbarboro said: We have met this evening at the festal board to celebrate the seventh anniversary of the foundation of our association. While time will not permit me to relate to you the good that the association has done for San Francisco and for California I will merely say that one of the principal objects for which It was organised was to Induce our people to use home-made goods, quality and price being purpose we made an exhibition some vears aro the products and the manufactures of California In the Mechanics" Pavilion and there we demonstrated we could produce In California better products and manu- I aoture better goods than in any part of the world.

President Sbarboro then dwelt upon the question of adulterated foods and the efforts of the association to remedy the evil. Both the State and Federal governments were pledged to pass bills to enforce the pure food laws. Another grave subject was that of prison-made goods from the East which had flooded the local market In late years. President Sbarboro then proposed tho health of the President of tho United States. William McKinley, which was responded to with loud cheers, all the guests rising from their seats and joining in singing the national air to an accompaniment by the orchestra.

President Mr. Wooster alleged in his complaint that Helton had been removed from the Appraisers' department for returning inaccurate wrights and for making frequent mistakes, "tt'ooster added that he had frequently Belton for his and Inattention to duty, which -d become proverbial. Mr. Wooster complained that Belton had exhibited in the weigher's room during hour? a letter written by himself, in which he charged Wooster with being unpopular with the assistant weighers and inspectors, antagonizing Importers, showir.p gross fax-oritism in making details and incompetent in the discharge of his duties. tive to Duty.

Owing to a charge of insubordination preferred by Chief Weigher F. L. Wooster. Assistant Weigher P. M.

Belton was suspended yesterday for ten days by Customs Collector Stratton. Being Insubordinate and Inatten- ASSISTANT WEIGHER BZLTON STTSPENDED Accused by His Superior Officer of County Attorney Dismisses Charge Against the Now Famous Kansas Saloon-Smasher. WICHITA. Jan. Attorney Coniey has dismissed the charges against Mrs.

Carrie Nation. He says: "The defendant labors under a delusion to such an extenfas to be practically irresponsible. The mind of the defendant is much impaired and further confinement In jail would not improve -her condition of mind." DECIDES MBS. NATION IS IRRESPONSIBLE In closing General Barnes advised President Hays that the future might not always present fair weather and clear skies, but that If stormy weather should arise he might count on the help of the business community of California. The guests present at the banquet were as follows: Charles It.

Allen, Irvln Ayres, I. S. Ackerman, George N. Armsby, A. Almagla.

Paolo Barblerl, Fred II. Beaver, W. A. Bender, John F. Bigelow, Samuel W.

Backus, H. M. Brlttan, E. Boesch, R. I.

Bentley, W. F. Bowers, T. J. Barbour, James H.

Barry. James Brown, General W. H. L. Barnes, Francis J.

Baker, George W. Brooks, Charles E. Bancroft, C. J. Bowen, A.

S. Baldwin, Frank H. Buck, Benjamin Bangs, Edward A. Belcher, T. B.

Bishop. William M. Bunker. J. P.

Currier, M. H. Cook, C. C. Cook, O.

W. Crawford, Allen M. Clay, D. W. Crowley, George F.

Cavalll, G. D. Clark, C. H. Crocker, William J.

Casey. Julius Calm, J. C. Campbell, C. W.

Coburn, Edward Chambers, Andrew Carrlgan, Edward Coleman, William H. Crocker, H. M. Cochran. W.

T. Dlnwoodey, William A. Doble, Clinton Pay, F. W. Dohrmann, W.

G. Dodd. Dr. Paolo de Vecchl, R. i D.

Davis. Edward Everett, J. C. Bverdlng, William Edwards, E. C.

Emery, Jacob Eppinger, Victor Englnger. 'Wallace W. Everett, L. H. Eckhanlt.

A. W. Foster, G. R. Field, J.

A. Fllcher. J. Richard Freud, J. A.

Flllmore, S. Federsplel. N. H. Fetter, David Freldenrich, S.

Feuchtwanger, M. J. Fcntana, Herbert Fleischhacker, 8. Feder, John Faubel. N.

B. Greensfelder, George Goodman. W. Gregg T. H.

Goodman, W. L. Growall. F. W.

Hall, William L. Hughson, R. B. Hule, A. J.

Hechtman, John Hoey, Charles Hoey, Edward II. Horton, E. L. ileuter, Charles M. Hays.

W. F. Herrtn, W. Hood, Brace Hayden, John W. Heldt, W.

Hanson. S. C. Irving, George h. Ismon.

C. R. Johnson, Rufus P. Jennings, Isldor Jacobs, J. Jenkln, P.

L. Johnson. Walter N. Kelly, James W. Kerr.

Fred J. Koster, E. H. Klttredge. George A.

Knight. L. M. King, J. Kruttschnitt, John M.

Klein, C. W. Kellogg. E. R.

Llllenthal. H. D. Loveland, William J. M.

C. S. Laumeleter, O. La tour. Reuben H.

C. A. Malm, J. A. Morrow, C.

A. Malm Jr. C. F. Michaels, L.

R. Mead. P. McO. MoBean, I.

F. Moulton, H. Metson, O. McCormlck. W.

Mills, Daniel Meyer, L. J. Mc- Donald. Percy T. Morgan.

P. A. McDonald, W. Mackintosh, Hon. James O.

Magulre, L. L. Morse. A. J.

McNIcoll. Dr. George A. Moore. Nelson.

David Neustadter. Captain Charles Nelson. H. P. Nyo.

J. W. Nelson. A. N.

Peach, Van R. Paterson, John Partridge, Plerson, H. F. Peraau, Hon. James D.

Phelan, Carlo Pedrettl. Horace O. Platt, George S. Pillstmry, E. C.

Palmlerl. James Rankln, W. P. Redlngrton. Henry Rosenfeld, P.

C. Rossi. Henry J. Rogers. John G.

Rapp, T. Alexander Richmond, G. F. Richardson, R. X.

Ryan, A. C. Rulofson, Chevalier Egtsto Rossi. Rudolph Spreckels. F.

P. Sherman, Mai Schmidt, W. M. Sims, W. W.

Stocker, Charles D. F. Schumacher, Carl H. Schmidt A. L.

Scott. W. D. Shepman, J. C.

Sola, Eartorl, Scott. David R. Sessions. J. B.

Stetson, B. EX Severns, Irving M. Scott, R. 8. T.

'P. Smith. Horace L. Sartorl Herry P. i Sonntag, Claus Spreckels, General William R.

Shatter, H. L. Smith, J.C. Stubbe William Sproule. A.

D. Shephard, R. p. Schwertn, George W. Scott, 8.

C. A. Sbarboro. Dr. Henry Sartori.

Alfred E. Sbarboro, Romolo Sbarboro, Bdw. Swain James Salts. A. 8.

Oeoree C. P. Thurston, I. J. Truman, Arthur O.

Towbe. John Thompl son. Frank W. i Trower. urf A.

H. Van Sant, Frank Vail. W. Weil, James K. Wilson.

C. F. Weber, A. J. Wagner, James Wright, George L.

Walker. Wolff Colonel George H. William R. Wneeler. W.

H. Wells, -A. A. Watkins. Charles S.

Wheeled Thomas J. George E. Wlleon, Richard I. Whelan, W.I. Wilson.

Alfred H. Carlos G. Young. F. Zan; Zflfcrman, M.

A. Zan. gether, but It would to tell which one would get up with ihe other inside of him. Passing from a jocund vein to a serious one Mr. Platt complimented President Hays and lauded the work of tho Southern Pacific road.

A tribute was paid by Mr. Platt to the late C. P. Huntington, and his associates, who had carried an enormous burden to a ripe old age. In closing Mr.

Platt created a hearty laugh by saying: "111 fares the land where commerce accumulates and lawyers decay." Percy T. Morgan replied to the toast of "The Viticultural Industry of and James H. Barrv spoke on "Capital and Labor." The last toast was "The Press," uo which General W. H. L.

Barnes replied. General Barnes dwelt upon the great work accomplished by the press and said that all development in human knowledge was for the benefit of the press In spread- Ing enlightenment. It was a blessed hour for the world when Guttenburg discovered movable type. The reader of a newspaper did not realize tho enormous undertaking represented in a dally paper. The capacity of the press vas" beyond comparison and the gentlemen who dwelt in high places according to Mayor Phelan were often abused.

It would be a time of gladness when the weapon of libel would fall and Justice should reign in the office of every newspaper. It was a matter of great satisfaction that the press had spoken well of President Hays, who had evidently brought about the dawn of the millennium. Horace Platt spoko on "Commerce and the Law." Tho well-known lega I light and'; Bohemian was at his best and the'- witty; remarks -he; made the heartiest laughter. In he chaffed the previous speakers and hope'd that commerce would never be able to do tho law.xThe merchant and, the railroad should- be like the lion and the lamb; they should lie down to- At the close of the address of President Hays the guests rose and Joined In the refrain. "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow." Irving, M.

Scott was then called upon to soeak on the subject of "The Manufacturing Interests of the Mr. scott dwelt upon the remarkable development of California and had been achieved In every direction in forty years. The ship-building industry had flourished and Is now reaching for the championship of the world. The time Is surely coming when the Pacific Ocean will as well filled with shipping as Is the Atlantic. San Francisco is bound to become -center of The speaker.

paid a high tribute to President Hays and predicted that his career would prove of great benefit to the State. If the people of the 'State are true to their principles they would leave a noble heritage to their, children. H.y- Mills responded to the toast, "The Producers of California." He quoted figures to show the remarkable development in the various Industries. The people of California had great difficulties to contend with In the way of conditions and want, of labor. They had surmounted these problems and had made the land flourish.

California will reach the highest development ever; reached by a country 7 in the history of the world. There but one- America and, but one California and: with 'the help' of God the prosperity the State 'now 'enjoys will continue In dignity, and peace. This gathering to-night Is a good omen. We ought to come together more frequently. We should understand each other.

It would be better If we all went out to the Band hills and buried our hammers and hatchets. Wo must on theso occasions commend ourselves, for will not do so. In fifty years we have progressed from the stage of slow development to that of great enterprise. Our people an1 our products have attained eminence abroad. We have nothing to apologize for in welcoming our guests to San Francisco, not even our charter.

Our honored guest, President Hays, has come to find business and to care for It. Merchants should welcome him and all friction should be set aside. He has come here to serve the Interests of the community with which his road does business. The State cannot progress without the railroad or the railroad without the State. We are beginning a new era, for the interests of the railroad are those of the.

State. In the. name San Francisco I welcome you, Mr. Hays. The Introduction of President Hays of the Southern Pacific by President Sbarboro evoked applause which lasted fully three minutes.

With the return of silence President Hays said: Mr. Chairman and gentlemen: If California needed any indorsement that It was a good place to live in. I have found it here to-night. This great gathering Is In honor of your pros. perlty.

I am glad to claim San Kruntlsco as my future home and am delighted to be with you to-night. Frequent meetings of this kind are good for all who take part In them. pledge myself and the staff of the railroad to attend all the banquets we possibly can. I have been asked to speak on the functions of the raHroad. That is a big task and my remarks will bo brief.

Whatever the lawyers may say as to the functions of a railroad, the public always decides that question. From a railroad standpoint the function of a railroad Is to serve the public in the best manner possible consistent with Its duty: to its stockholders. far as the company I represent- Is concerned, that will always be Its policy. Our lrtereetn are allied to yours. Wo cannot quarrel, without hurting each other.

We will do all in our power to assist you In developing the resources of your wonderful State. The beacon which shall guide us will be California, the Pacific Coast and San Francisco, and we will so tell the whole There many nays In which a railroad can assist a community. Our road may not have pursued this policy always. It may have been actuated by selfleh motives sometimes. An association such as youra Is one In which the railroad must have faith and sympathy.

Tour, interests and ours are clossly woven together. will help you jour Interests and. you will help us to develop ours. Gentlemen, I thank you for your attention. Mayor Phelan, In responding to the toast, said that San FYancisco was proud of the' association, which was the result of a century civilization.

He often wondered why people flocked to San Francisco, for not long ago it was an obscure city on the edge of the continent. Recently Eastern papers had stated that San Francisco had been destroyed by a storm, and In Its obituary notice had said that the city possessed a few good buildings. No mention had. been made of tho superb system of. street railroads or the many gas and electric works in existence.

Nothing had been- said of the great City Hall, with its towering dome, the highest in the land. Not even a reference had been made to the new charter or the new president of the Southern Pacific road, all of which were parts of San greatness. Continuing, the Mayor said: Sbarboro then read a congratulatory telegram which had been sent to President McKinley in which the association looked forward with pleasure to welcoming the nation's chief executive to California. President Sbarboro then dwelt upon the fact that at the previous banquets many distinguished persons had been present as guests of honor, and that on the present occasion the association had the pleasure of welcoming the new president of the Southern Pacilic Railroad and others equally distinguished. Loud cheers followed the mention of th'e name of the railroad president.

President Sbarboro then called upon Mayor Phelan to address the gathering and proposed the toast of "Welcome to Our Guests From San Francisco." The Civil Service Commission yesterday tried the case of J. F. Lajianey, an eligible food inspector, against whom charges were filed by the Health Board. The names of Lahaney. Daniel Reardon and O.

S. Mlsh have been certified for appointment as food inspector, but neither of them is acceptable to the board, which desires to appoint J. T. Silvera, who is next on the eligible list. If Lahaney is excluded from the list Silvera's appointment will be made The board alleges that Lahaney was once a food inspector and was dismissed for filing false reports.

Health Officer O'Brien, Chief Sanitary Inspector Chalmers, Dr. Hassler and Dr. Buckley, members of the Health Board, testified to that effect. C. Gould.

J. Tracy and M. J. Cunningham were also placed on the witness stand, but no evidence was adduced Lahaney had maliciously falsified the report. The commission therefore declined to take Lahaney from the eligible list.

The Board of Public Works yesterday appointed Henry Farauharson from the civil service eligible list to be clerk In tha Bureau of Streets. Farquharson succeeds M. K. Cummings, who failed to pass high enough in the examination to be certified for one of the eight clerkships. Cummings.

however, was retained aa an office assistant and this was resrarded an an evasion of the civil service by the Civil Service Commission, which directed the board to make the necessary requisition for the vacant clerkship, which resulted in Cummings' resignation. Health Board Seeks to Exclude J. F. Lahaney From List to Appoint T. Silvera.

HEAR CHARGES AGAINST CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBLE Train Laden With Explosives Takes Fire, Retarding the Work of Rescuers. NORWAY. Jan. head-on collision between freight trains on the Grand Trunk Railroad near Lockes Mill early today resulted in tho death of five men ami the serious injury of several others, wh'li four locomotives and twelve cars were demolished. Both trains were very heavy each being drawn by two engines.

The dead: THOMPSON, engineer, Mon- WILL ROSS, fireman. W. C. OLIVER, brakeman. Bangor.

Two unknown tramps. One of the trains had a large quantity of explosives on board. The cars took fire and explosions scattered the embers in all directions and prevented effective work in putting out the blaze. FIVE IX7ES LOST IN HEAD-ON COLLISION WEST POINT. N.

Jan. Congressional committee will probably finish Investigation at tho military academy to-morrow. Cadet A. J. Lynch of New York was thoroughly examined to-day by the commltteemen, as he is looked upon as authority on fighting at the academy.

hen General Dick began to question him, he became argumentative and shook nnger at.the chairman several times when parrying some of the general's mild rep 3 Al Umes leaned across tho table which separated him from the chairman table while he spoke In an Insolent manner to the general. He upheld the West Point fighting code, and: declared that ho would fight any man of his size and weight, and said that any man who would r.ot do likewise was not fit to join tha flrmj'. General Dick exhibited a good deal of forbearance, but finally gave up his questioning In unconcealed disgust after had given the "fustic expert" a sound piece of advice. For the first time during Investigation it was shown to-day that there are cadets in the first class who. from time they came here as "plebes." been opposed to hazing and fighting.

Cadet Francis W. Clarke of Illinois testified to this and said that these should be abolished. He was complimented by Mr. Driggs. who said that Clarke was a credit to the academy.

Shakes His Finger at General Dick and Offers to Fight Any Man of His Size. INSOLENT DEMEANOR OF CADET LYNCH Postofflce Changes and List of Pensions Issued. WASHINGTON, Janl Postmasters commissioned: Thomas Starbuck, Armada: Raymond D. Lawrence, Inglewood; Gllla S. Meacham.

Bryson. Dodson, Waterville. Pensions Issued: Original Henry H. Taylor, Ophlr, $6: Almeron F. Bice, Santa Rosa, Warren M.

Fales, El Dorado, James L. Stewart, Towle, Christian Schroeder, Samoa. $6: Frank H. Just, San Francisco. $10; John Monrovia, $12.

Thomar K. Parkinson, Riverside, J8. Increase- John Kearn, vallejo, $10; August Kauffman, San Francisco, $8. Original widow Kuphama R. Slbert, San Francisco, $8.

Arivilla V. Vinsmann, Orange, $12. Mexican war survivor, Wright, Monterey, $12. War with I Harry Howe, Merced, $6. Original Henry E.

Collins. Toledo, Restoration and Jesse Craig (dead), Lentz, $8. Washington: James E. Spokane, $6. Original widow Sophira Hardenburg-, Lakeside, $3.

War with Spain, William D. Covington, Seattle, $14. take Contracts. Jan. The- Board of Construction decided to-day to eliminate numerous requirements from tho specifications of the projected sheathed battleships in order that the successful bidders may undertake contracts.

This action Is In lino with the wishes of the Bath Iron Works, Newport News Company and Moran Brothers. Secretary Long to-day preliminarily ac.cepted the torpedo-boat Stockton, built by the Trigs Company of Richmond. On her preliminary trial this vessel made a speed of 25.75 knots an hour. Her contract called for 26 knots. Her displacement, however, was greater than It should have been, and experts figured that had It been less she would have made the required speed.

INTEHESTS THE COAST. Board of Construction Will Permit Successful Bidders to TTnder- Offer Rewards. for the Apprehension of the Men Who Burned Fred Alexander. SEATTLE. Jan.

The Seattle branch of the International Council of the World, an organization of colored citizens, at a meeting held- to-night in this city, decided to offer a reward of $500 for the apprehension and conviction of each and every person Implicated in the death by violence of Fred Alexander at Leavenworth, on Thursday night. Copies of tho resolutions passed at the meeting will be forwarded to the Governor of Kansas, the Sheriff of Leavenworth County and the Chief of Police of Leavenworth. The other councils throughout the country ore asked to co-operate In the work. SPECIFICATIONS FOR BATTLESHIPS CHANGED COLORED MEN TO WAGE WAR AGAINST LYNCHERS SEATTLE. Jan.

Glen Dumont Slzer, who, up to two weeks ago, was a collector in the employ of the Sunset Telephone and Telegraph Company, has disappeared from his home at 113 Twentyeighth avenue. It has developed that he was in debt about $2200, having borrowed from friends In the city. At the office of the telephone company it was ascertained to-day that Slzer has borrowed money from some of the employes there also. Henry L. Slzer, father of the young man, does not deny that his son Is in trouble.

It is said that young Slzer is now in California, Sizer acted as a sort of money broker and loaned small sums about town for 6 per cent a month, receiving 2 per cent as his commission. He got tangled up in these transactions. Ha also lost a great deal of money in playing slot machines, and his losses are largely attributed to this gambling habit. Disappears From Seattle After Borrowing Various Sums From His Friends. TELEPHONE COMPANY COIiliECTOE, MISSING day Superior Judge N.

H. Conklin disagreed with Judge Trask of Los Angeles in his Interpretation of that section of the State -law providing that members of county Boards of Education are entitled to a compensation of $3 per diem while in session. Judge Trask held that the section of the law was unconstitutional, but Judge Conklin sustained its validity. The issue came before Judge Conklin on a mandamus action brought by Mrs. Vloletta Campbell, a member of the San Diego County Board of Education, to compel the Auditor to draw a warrant for $50 in her favor for services rendered, at the rate of $5 per day.

In finding for plaintiff In this action Judge Conklin based his decision upon the fact that the Legislature had authorized the existence of county Boards of Education, had provided for the manner of election of members to constitute such boards and had also provided the compensation to be paid for the services of members while in session. The same duties were required of all members of county Boards of Education throughout the' State, and therefore the provision of the law that each member shall be paid $5 per day while in session did not come under the ban of class legislation. The compensation, in the opinion of Judge Conklin, was a reasonable one. There had been no question raised that the services had not been fully performed, and in his Judgment the ruling of the court should be In accordance with Justice. Judge Conklin of San Diego Benders Decision in Conflict "With Judge Trask's.

SAN DIEGO. Jan. In a decision to- COMPENSATION OF COUNTY BOARDS OF EDUCATION He managed to Crawl about on the floor of the little house a little, but was unable to get at any of the staples that he had so carefully stored away for his use during the long rainy months of winter. For four days the old man lay in this condition, making futile efforts to reach something that would sustain life. When Mr.

Fowler, a neighbor, found him he was on the floor near the door of the cabin and almost dead. He told Fowler some of his struggles during the four days that he had tried to reach his stores of food, and he asked Fowler to get word to LIvermore asking some of hi3 old hunting companions to reach him before death came. It was too late to do anything that would save his life. Fowler ministered to a few of his wants, making him as comfortable as possible, and then left to send a message to Livermore. Arthur Fiedler, the County Treasurer of Alameda County, who received the message, and a large party of other friends of the old man Immediately responded, but he was dead when they arrived.

A coffin was taken up and "Uncle" Ralph buried on his own hillside ranch. When the party arrived at "Uncle" Ralph's cabin they found that the old man had actually starved to death with food all about him. By his side was a little diary that told of the early part of his starvation. He had just managed to keep this faint and almost illegible record of his sufferings and that was all. The old man was stricken with paralysis while in his cabin.

His mind was evidently unimpaired, but the use of his limbs was entirely gone. He was completely helpless, and though there was plenty to eat on the shelves of his little home he was unable to reach anything. He had laid in his winter supply of food, and there was enough to last him until summer, but it was all out of his reach. "Uncle" Kalph lived entirely alone. In summer he was frequently visited by hunters, but in winter the old man spent weeks at a time without a caller.

His nearest neighbor was four miles away, and visits lor mere sociability were few. This is the information brought back by those who went to the Ittle mountain cabin to see that their old friend of many hunting trips was given a civilized burial. "I'ncJe" Ralph Favill starved to death In his cabin In the hills back of Livcrmore with plenty of food in sight. Oakland Office San Francisco Call, 111S Broadway. Jan.

IS. Stricken 'With. Paralysis and Suffers Pangs of Hunger for Days With Food Before His Eyes Before Expiring. "Uncle" Ralph Favill Starve3 in His Lonely Cabin in Midst of Plenty. DEATH MOCKS AT HIS EFFORTS Deputy Marshal Grant Johnson has brought the news that the disaffected Creek Indians, know as the "Snake band," are up in arms and raiding tho country, Winchesters In hand, whipping and maltreating peaceful Indians.

Johnson ran across a band of fifty, headed by John Creek, yesterday, near Proctor. They were armed to the teeth and were arresting some Creeks 6f this part of the country, whom they took to Hickoiy Grouna, their whipped. These people. It Is said on good authority, have killed one man who resisted arrest. The Marshal says the country west of here is in an uproar, that several bands of disaffected Indians, numbering about fifty each, are out and are claiming to be the legally constituted authority In the nation.

They have elected an independent chief council and other officers, and the Peaceful people have applied to the United tates authorities for protection. These Indians are all full-blooded. Ignorant and stubborn. They are the antitreaty party, and say they will make no treaty and will not allow any Creek council to ratify one. Soldiers may be necessary to put them down, and there Is widespread alarm here as to what they will do next.

ST. L.OUIS, Jan. A special to, the Republican from Eufala. I. says: New One.

Stubborn and Refuses to Abide by Present Treaty or Make Warring Element Is Ignorant and Arrest and Assault Peaceably Inclined Members of the Tjibe. CREEK INDIANS ARE UP IN ARMS In the place were a half dozen waiters, and the very boldness or tne robbers attracted attention. The cashier had several hundred dollars of the day's receipts on the desk before him. and it is supposed that he did not move quickly enough to satisfy the robbers, for one or the men discharged hi3 revolver. The bullet crashed Into the wall back of the cashier, who caught up the cash and dodged underneath the counter.

The waiters concealed themselves under tables. The shot attracted a Broadway crowd and the police were notified. Brandishing their weapons, the robbers dashed from the cafe, the crowd falling back and givlnpr them all the room they wanted. One turned Into Twenty-fourth and succeeded in making his escape. The other dashed across the pavement on Fifth avenue to Madison square and was captured by a policeman.

He said he was Edward Burgess, a steamfltter. NEW YORK. Jan. Two robbers armed with 32-caJlber Colt revolvers entered Maillard's restaurant and confectionery store near the Fifth Avenue Hotel at the corner of Broadway and Twenty-fourth street just as the place was being closed at midnight and ordered the cashier to throw ud his hand3. After Firing a Tney Bush Crowd and One of Them Succeeds in Escaping.

Flourish Ravolvers and Coin of the ROBBERS ENTER BROADWAY STORE memorial to the President asked that the National Livestock Association be lowed to name a second assisiant Secretary of the Interior. The Federal Government was asked to charge cf the interstate tests of tuberculosis in cattle and appoint inspectors. Another resolution "condemns Secretary James Wilson. Secretary of Agriculture, for allowing himself to be used by the Dairymen's Union to lend his Influence toward st-curing the throuph the Senate of the Grout Dr. V.

A. Norjraard of Washington City road a paper giving a brief review of What the Bureau of Animal Industry was for the livestock industry in the Cray nf stamping out disease. A. K. KnolHn of Idaho spoke on the problems of handling large sheep lnter- II.

Van Norman of Illinois spoke on "Livestock Exehanees and Their Relation to the Producer." TIk list of offic-ers elected was read and Tr-Fidem Springer spoke briefly, the association for the honor conferred him. The convention adjourned at 4 p. Joining in singing "America." PALT LAKE. Utah. Jan.

of the National Livestock Convention closed at 4 o'clock this afternoon. Chicago was selected as the place for holding the next convention, the dale to be fixed the executive committee. The first order of business, being the election of the place for the r.ext convention, brought out the full delegation, and the hall was well filled when President Springer called the convention to resolutions were acted upon at opening, one being a resolution that forest reservts be limited to actual timber lands. Considerable time was consumed in caiilr.p and correcting the membership roll. The regular order of business 'was then taken up.

Mr. Gavin cf New Mexico made a strong speech In favor of Chicago, and F. E. s-'ardburn eet forth the advantages of Omaha as the next meeting-place. After several seconding speeches a roiicall was ordered.

At the close of the it was apparent that Chicago was far in the lead, and ex-Senator Carey of Wyoming moved that the selection of made unanimous, and there wai r. a dissenting voice. At the afternoon session a resolution was passed asking the Federal Government to discover some remedy fop- vegetable poison! r.g. Food Resolution. Pacific Coast's of tlie National Association Chooses Offl- cers for Ensuing Term Pure Resolutions Adopted by the Stockmen Before Adjoummtnt.

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