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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-19
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-19
Two Saturday Glove Savings

Misses Dogsllin Gamntlets, SIC pair.
y pairs Of Ladies' KID Gloves, tans and
grays. Being small sizes and somewhat
shop-worn makes them 37c.
The morning call., 1892-05-21
LABOR CONVENTION.
Iaik OF Third Party-Large Attend
anee-Reporters Exclnded.

AaiR OF Third Party-Large Attend
ance-Reporters Excluded.
A labor convention, composed of members
of the Federated Trades and called by the
Building Trades Council, met in the hall at
1859 Mission street yesterday morning. The
object of the convention was said to be the
consideration of legislative measures and
the adyisability of putting labor ticket in
the field for the coming campaign.
Thomas A. Eagan was elected temporary
chairman ana called the convention to
order. W. B. Soule of Oakland was chosen
secretary and George Bayne assistant sec
retary.
The oity unions were well represented
and delegates from Sacramento and other
interior points were present
The chairman appointed a committee of
five on credentials. Previous to their re-
ports the question of admitting reporters
came up, over which lengthy discussion
ensued and decided objection TO the ad-
mission Of represen tatiyes of the press was
shown, some of the delegates maintaining
that the proceedings of the convention were
OF no interest TO the general public, while
others feared that if their views were given
publicity something might crop UP to de-
priye them OF their positions.
1t was finally decided by large majority
vote to exclude reporters and all others who
were unproyided with credentials.
The committee on credentials made its
report and those furnished with the proper
authority were admitted, the reporters
meanwhile remaining in an anteroom.
Sacramento was represented by 90 union
delegates, some Of whom favored the eiec-
ti0n of State board of arbitration, with
judicial powers. Others were opposed to
the presence of Pinkerton detectives during
labor troubles and favored a law making
their importation punishable by impTiSOn-
mn N nA IS xaN 1T,Hs
law was also agitated.
Many other measures were discussed 1t
was understood that there were several
socialist delegates present and that their
principles did not meet with favor by the
body OF those present. Later in the session
the Socialist and Farmers Alliance dele
cation withdrew in the interest Of harmony.
Some OF the members desire the passage
OF law giving 81 per day to laborers on
State and municipal work.
The day was mostly spent In organizing.
At the evening session the temporary Cffi-
GERS were made permanent, aud the follow
ing added: John HantZman, vice chairman.
j. b. Seeley of San Jose, treasurer. and Mr.
Stocker Of Sacramento, sergeant-at-arms.
it was stated that there were representa-
tives from 100 unions present
The convention adjourned at any early
hour, when the committee on resolutions
held a meeting to consider those offered
during the session.
The convention will settle down to bust
ness at 9 o'clock this morning, and its ses-
sions may be prolonged until Monday, as
there are many measures to be considered.
The morning call., 1892-05-21
PROPOSALS..
State Prison Supplies.

CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
- the Office OF the Clerk at Sc te Prison Folsom,
until p n. Saturday, 4th day OF June, 1892 and
at the office of the Clerk at State Prison, San
Quentin until 8 A. NJ. Saturday llth day OF june,
1892 at which times and places they will be opened
in presence of bidders for furnishing and delivering
supplies for said prisons. consisting of subsistence
stores, forage, fuel, clothing, medicines. lumber,
lime, cement aud other staple supplies from July /,
1892, to June so 1893. inclusive, on conditions as
per printed schedules, which Will be furnished upon
application at either OF the above Offices.
No bid VIII be considered unless made upon said
schedules, nor unless accompanied by the certified
check therein required, from any other parties
than de dealers In the classes OF articles TO be
furnished.
Each bidder must accompany his bid with a certI-
fed check upon some well-known and resp onsible
banking house for at least 10 per cent OF the
amount payable TO Edgar j. de Pue, president OF
the said board) or his bid conditioned that the bid
DIR will enter into contract upon notice OF ac-
ceptaRee required by law.
BIDS for either prison must be marked separately.
All payments made on contracts will be paid Ia
cash or Controllers warrants.
Bidders Will carefully follow the conditions OF
the schedules.
The board reserves the right to reject any all
bids rs the public interest may require, and 10
order any quantity over or under the amount
specified.
The proposals for lumber for San Quentin Prison
viii be awarded at Folsom on SATURDAY, 4th
day Of June, 1892, at P.
EDGAR j. DE PUE, President.
w. ELLIS, Clerk. myl9 lat
The morning call., 1892-05-21
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SL0CUM'S DIAMOND.
Crooks Not Bound Under the Contra
to Take the Trotters

Crooks Not Bound Under the Contract
to Take the Trotters
II. B. Slocum lost his case against J. j.
Crooks for the recovery of $3.50, the value
OF the tTotting horse Diamond. Desiring to
drive him in September. 1891. in race at
Sacramento, Crooks agreed to pay Slocum
$3.50 for that privilege. and il the horse was
injured while in his possession to pay $3.50
additional and take the horse. Sl0cum says
the animal was so injured after losing the
race.
While being led from one stable in this
city to another 1t appears that cable-car
bell on Market street frightened the animal.
whereupon he plunged forward. jumped
into the rear of a buggy behind which he
was led, throwing the two occupants and
the horse In the buggy TO the ground, and
falling himself heavily upon the pavement.
This occurred while the animal was still in
the possession of Crooks, and the injuries
resulting were scratches in the hooks, cut
probably an inch long above the eye and a
shock TO his nerves, affecting his disposi-
tion, docility and value.
While the strict letter Of the contract was
filed, Judge CARRIER held that in a contract
of this kind something more than a mere
injury must be shown TO enforce the pur-
chase of the horse. The injury must have
been material one, materially affecting the
market or. salable or intrinsic value of the
horse, in order to make out the liability
sued on.
The decision is that the injuries were not
material, and that the testimony seemed TO
resolve itself down to the proposition that
such fall as Diamond had would not deter
any one from buying him if he otherwise
suited their service, taste or caprice, for.
suggested the court, from the multitude
of horses that are daily sold how many have
not been shocked or scared into rearing and
lKxr rft.rr lnr r7.le
hearing Of brass band music, heavy ma
chinerY or the like?
The morning call., 1892-05-21
APPARENTLY INCONSISTENT.
Married Woman May BE Held Liabl
for Money Borrowed.

A Married Woman May Be Held Liable
for Money Borrowed.
Judge CARRIER had something to say on
the subject of the liability of a married
woman for borrowed money in giving iudg-
ment az prayed for in the suit of Thomas
IL. Hurlick against Rosa Hope Bigley and
her husband. The action was to recover
S6166 IS, loaned her on note OF March,
1889, secured by promissory note of John
I. Hope to her calling for the unpaid prin-
cipal OF $500 with interest. this note being
further secured by a note and mortgage
for S19,500 on property In Santa Barbara
County.
The court neld that under the statutes Of
this State 1t is clear that married woman
may borrow money, and she may in this
particular act independently of the husband,
but neither he nor the community property
can be held liable for the act. II she is
acting for his benefit. or as his agent, it is
not her obligation but his. When, on the
other hand, it appears that she was acting
independently of him, it Is her act and her
liability, but the money so borrowed in her
hands, 1t seems, Is community property.
There is therefore an apparent Inconsistency
IN holding that the money Is community
property and that the obligation to repay it
is a liability against her alone.
Judge CARRIER did not find it obligatory to
re onclle with the statute the principle of
decisions that the money in such a case is
community property while the statute de-
clares that she may bind herself by con-
tract Tor its repayment Hedid recognize
the fact that the wife may bind herself and
pledge her separate property of her ex-
pectancseS and raise money for the benefit
Of the marital community. 1t was assumed
that she did this in this case, and therefore
her contract to repay to the money so b0r-
T0Wed is enforceable against her.
The morning call., 1892-05-21
The FL Camno Excursion.

The certainty of fine weather. and the in
creased accommodation in the matter of an
extra trip. will no doubt increase the number
of those who on next Sunday will want to 60
TO FL Campo, which has become the most de-
lightful pleasure ground within an hours
ride from the city, The grounds at this
season are beautiful, and there are any
number of shaded groves and outrageous
trees in and under which the excuTsionists
can rest and enjoy lunch. One of the fea-
lures Of the place is its vastaess There Is
so much room that thousands can go there,
roam around the dells or hills and not be
crowded Colonel w. II. Mention, who has
charge of the excursions. is keeping his
promise to make the place one where all
may go without fear Of coming in contact
with the rougher element, which at times
finds its way TO places Of recreation.
The morning call., 1892-05-21
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION,
" New City Hail. San Francisco, May IL. S9Z
BY order OF the Committees on Supplies, on
Buildings and Grounds ana on Printing, sealed pro-
posaIs viii be received by the SuperiatendeRE Of
Common Schools in open session OF tas board
WEDN ESDAY, May 70, 1892 from 20 $3.50
O'Clock p NJ, for furnishing the School Department.
of the City and County OF San Francise o. during
the fiscal year lS92-93, with lumber, hardware.
furniture stoves. fuel, books. stationery paints,
oils etc, and also for printing such blanks cards.
reports, TecordDOOks, etc, as may be required By
the department. during the same period Samples
OF printing required may be seen at the ONCE OF tbs
Board of Education.
Copies of specification will be furnished on appit
cation by the secretary.
Each bid must be accompanied by a certified
cheek IN the sum OF two hundred and hfty ($250b
dollars made payable to the order OF tho secretary
Of the BOARD OF Education, conditioned that II ths
proposal be accepted and the contract awarded,
II the bidder shall fail or neglect to execute writ
ten agreement and give the bond required withiR
six Gays after the award is made, then and ia that
the said check shall be forfeited 30 the Board
OF Education.
NOTICE Bidders viii estimate with the undsz-
standing that bids VIII be entertained only from
parties known to be regular dealers IN the materials
required.
The board reserves the right to reject any or ala
bias or any portion OF any bid as the public good
may require.
Blank proposals and specifications furnished BY
the secretary.
The parties TO whom contracts award ed WilI
be required prior 10 AT the time OF execution oc
the contracts to pay their proportion Of the cost ot
myII I'd GEORGE BEANsToN. Secretary
The morning call., 1892-05-21
An2%2rkn7
KT MURPHY BUILDING.
Market and Jones Streets.
THAT STAGE ROBBERY.
The Brothers Ruggles Found to
Be the Guilty Pair.
Charles, the Wounded Prisoner, Says That
His Elder Brother Led Him Into
the Scrape.

The Wells Fargo detectives and other Off
GERS engaged upon the investigation of the
recent Redding stage robbery have sue
ceeded IN establishing the identity of the
murderous highwaymen who were con-
ceTned in the holding up Of the stage and
the killing Of Buck" Montgomery, the
messenger in charge of the treasure. The
wounded desperate has confessed to being
Charles Ruggles. the son Of L. B. Ruggles,
a wealthy retired farmer residing at Trevor.
IN Tulare County. ana formerly resident
Of YolO County, where he was highly re-
spected, serving as chairman OF the local
Board OF Supervisors for three years. Mr..
Ruggles, who jOurneyed up to Redding on
Thursday morning and spent the day with
his wounded son, is broken-heartel about the
matter, and be and the prisoner have admit
ted that the other robber participating in
the crime was John D. Ruggles, the latter's
elder brother Detective Hume stated yes
terday to a CALL reporter that he had little
doubt but that the man still at large had in
huenced his younger brother and induced
him 10 assist iB committing the crime. The
fugitive had already been sentenced on No
vember 16, 1878, TO seven years in San Quen-
tin for TObbing q man and woman on the
highway in San Joaquin County, but owing
to the influence Of his relatives ho was par
doned aud restored TO citizenship on Feb
r2ary 26, 1880.
His description as furnished by the de-
tectives is as follows:
John d. Ruggles, 33 years Of age, feet and
111z inches high, weight 175 pounds; born In
California; light or flord complexion; long feat
UTes; heavy, light. brown mustache now cOOred
black; DARK brown hair; blue eyes; high fore
head; square chin; wears No. shoes and "A
hat; scar on neck; scar on breast bone; scar on
inside OF left forearm; bullet wound low down
on back; gunshot wound OF leg; large bOny
hands, callOused from work; restless and uH-
easy, looking around out Of corners OF eyes.
looking sharply right aud left when talking TO
you; most always has mouth open; smokes
cigarettes and makes them; does DOT drink 10
any extent; folds his arms across his breast
when talking 10 any one, aud always standing or
leaning against something. He owns quarter
section Of improved land IN Tulare County, near
TTaVeT, mOTtgaged 10 the Sacramento Bank for
$4500 and IS well known there,
He took from the eXrreSs-bOX 1919 ounces OF
qucksliyeTed gold from WeaYeTyille about $50
fine. and valued al $500; also 9612 ounces Of
gold amalgsm, about 730 fine, and Yalu. d at
s1400; also about $675 in coin. Total, S3375
In addition to The 5000 standing reward
offered b. the State and Wells, Fargo & Co., for
the arrest aud conviction OF this class of offend
eTs, Governor Markham has offered 5000, aud
any person coming across man VINO answers
the description is earnestly requested 10 cOm-
munieate with Special Officer James b. Hume
al Wells, Fargo & Co.'s building, corner Of New
Montgomery and Mission streets,
The morning call., 1892-05-21
WIDOW P0RTER'S WILL.
A Nice Little Estate Divided Among III



The will OF Maria Porter, who died at
Chicago on the 9th inst, has been fled for
probate. She left nice little estate, valued
at about S37,770. consisting of the improved
properties at 502 and 504 Suffer street,
valued at $4,000 and SIS, 600, and that at
1920 Ellis street, of the further value of
$4,000. besides cash In bank, four pictures
and diamond bug pin.
Her testament bears date August 6, 1891,
and directs that the Ellis-street lot be sold
within one year, and the proceeds paid to
the Hibernia Bank to clear the ST, 400 mort
gage ON the two Sutter-street lots. To her
son, Phillip l.. Crovat of the Hotel Pleasan-
ton, she gave the property at 502 Suffer
street and her ring, the latter to be kept in
remembrance OF her, and the lot not TO be
sold or mortgaged for three years.
To another son, who had been previously
provided dor, she gave $500. This son.
named Caperton w. Crovat, aged "a, left
California many years ago. aud bis resi-
dence is unknown. The diamond bug pin
was given to niece of Tucson, AriZ, and
TO her daughter, Laura Mason, living at the
Hotel Pleasant0u. the other Sutter-street
house and lot. all other diamonds and all
other property. Mrs. Porter was the widow
OF Asa A. Porter, who was the father Of
the daughter
The morning call., 1892-05-21
B0ST0N'S ALDERMEN.
The Supervisors to Entertain the Hubs
City Representatives.

The Supervisors to Entertain the Hubs
City Representatives.
At an informal meeting of the Supervis-
ors and Mayor Sanderson held yesterday
arrangements were made for the reception
and entertainment of the Boston Board OF
Aldermen and other officials of the Huh
who are to arrive here at As Friday next.
The following committees were appointed
ception-SCperyisor Burling, Coffee,
Taber, Aver, Wilkinson, and Curtis, and
John ID. DAILY and Carlton Hobbs. Ar
ngements-Superyisor Taber, Ellert, Ar
tigues, Jackson, Heyer, Curtis, earns and
John d. DAILY. Mayor Sanderson was made
an honorary member of each committee.
On tie day folio wing the arrival Of the
party the visitors will be taken around the
bay as guests of the city, aud will be ban
quoted on Saturday evening. Sunday will be
spent at the Hotel del Monte. They will
return Monday and leave that evening foI
Los AnueleS
The morning call., 1892-05-21
Arrested for PerinrY.

w. B. Love was arrested in the Apprais-
er's building on charge of perjury, pre-
ferred by United States District Attorney
Garter.
Love was witness for the..defense in the
trial Of Abe Jones for robbing the malls in
Shasta County. On the trial he testified
that on February q, the day on which one
Of the robberles was committed, he was in
troduced TO Abe Jones by his brother, w.
Ii. Jones. This was In Secret Valley, Las
sen County, and the defense expected TO
prove an alibi by the testimony.
The District Attorney alleges that Love
testified falsely, as Jones was in Shas ta
County on February 81
The morning call., 1892-05-21
TO BE REWARDED.

Diamonds for an Office Holder Who
Went Cunning for "Scabs."
A scheme is afoot to have the employees
of the Street Department present Deputy
Superintendent James Corcoran with a set
of diamonds. What for nobody seems TO
know unless 1t be as mark of apprecia-
tion of Jm's brilliant past record. He is
an ironmolder, and during the strike, nearly
two years ago. while in the employ OF
Sheriff Lsumeister, he was permitted to
carry pistol, by virtue OF his position, and
he went cunning for "seabs" il the foundry
district
His great pull carried him out OF the
trouble, and Superintendent Gilleran car
ried him on the payrolls until 1t was deemed
safe to put him into the Office
The morning call., 1892-05-21
Moran's Foul" Stroke.

Edward Moran, an ex-ballplayer, went to
the Sutter-street House early yesterday
morning and asked to be admitted to room
40. George Cough, the night clerk, told
Moran that the room was not occupied.
This aroused Moran's wrath and as he
turned to leave he struck Cough on the
head with a bottle. Cough went to the
Receiving Hospital to have scalp wound
stitched up and Moran was arrested for an
assault with intent TO do bodily harm.
The morning call., 1892-05-21

wall; the c. r. Williams from sea to
stream; the Volunteer and the Tampa from
sea to the seawall; the schooner Orion from
sea to stream; the Melancthon from sea to
stream. To-day the bark Bundaleer will
tow from stream TO Mission; the schooner
Gypsy from Broadway to the Merchants
drydock; the barge Seattle from Beale to
Oakland Creek. Tomorrow the ship Dash
ing Wave will tow from Berry to sea.
The morning call., 1892-05-21
william cnnnin,s Estate.

The petition Of Mary Cunniff for letters of
administration on the s15,750 estate Of Will
liam Cunniff, who was dealer in livestock,
has been withdrawn by amicable arrange
ment and John Cunniif, the aged father,
vas granted the letters. The latter there
upon gave bonds in the sum of S35, 900.
Mary claimed to be the widow under an
aVowal made by him on his deathbed. she
being so-called grass widow, who lived
with him without the formality of a mar
Tlage on account of RELIGIOUS objections.
The morning call., 1892-05-21

would shamefulIy abuse and reYile his wife.
On one occasion in November, 1880. and
while living at 807 Hayes street he actually
fred a revolver at her. but fortunately he
was too drunk to take good aim and the
bullet lodged in the wall. On account OF
his Incorporate acts he not alone lost a
lucrative position as the representative of q
Baltimore firm, but he Squandered all his
salary and 5000 which she had inherited
and brought into the community
The morning call., 1892-05-21

advanced the money for the purchase of the
material in Mendncino County on Joint ac-
count The Ties, purchased at 10 cents
each In May, 1891, were sold at a net profit
OF $1,000, and the lumber, bought for $1,000.
realized lp May, 1891. net prctit cf $4,000
Beadle therefore asks for his half share of
$4,000, less $3.50 advanced In January, 1890,
On @ note.
The morning call., 1892-05-21
General CuIIum's win.

An authenticated copy of the will of
George w. Cullum, who left real estate in
this city valued at S300,000 and personal
property of the further value of $500, has
peen offered for probate. The teStator died
In New York City on February IS, 1892. and
was brevet major-g5neral of the United
States army aud colonel on the retired list.
The bequests contained in the Will have
heretofore been given.
The morning call., 1892-05-21
Turned Ont bv His Mother.

Eugene Kelly was convicted Of vagrancy
yesterday and sentenced by Judge Rix to
six months Imprisonment in the House of
Correction. He recently refused to work
and his mother turned him out OF her house
on Folsom street, between Third and Fourth.
After that he spent his time in saloons and
at night slept under his mothers doorstep.
The morning call., 1892-05-21
RIA of a spendthrIft.

Judge Hebbard has divorced Williau Won
SaBten from Charles Won Santen on the
ground of his extreme cruelty. The de-
fendant, it appeared from the testimony,
was drinking man and when In his cups,
and such occasions were most frequent,
The morning call., 1892-05-21
Merrillion,s Pisto, shot. ssx

The case of Ralph P. Merrllion, charged
with assault to murder for shooting at
Charles Mcneil, the prosecutor of his wife,
was called in DEPARTMENT 2 of the Police
Court yesterday. By consent Judge Love
continued the examination until Monday.
The morning call., 1892-05-21
Bendie Ia After nj. share.

John S. KimbaIl. the lumberman, has
been sued by Donald Beadle to recover
$4,000 and that he render correct accounts Of
the purchase IN March, 1887, OF 9717 railroad
ties and again in February. 1888. of 1,300.00
feet of pine and redwood lumber. Kmball
The morning call., 1892-05-21
The Merchants Picnic.

The merchants of this city will picnic to-
day at Starke's Park, Petaluma. The Pro-
duce Exchange Association and the G all
Board Association Will not be in session to-
day. as the members will 60 10 the picnic
The morning call., 1892-05-21
vngrant and Thief.

Mary OConnor, convicted of vagrancy,
was sentenced by Judge Rix yesterday to
three months Imprisonment in the County
Jail. She was also examined on charge
of stealing watch and some money from
Charles Schink and he'd for trial on $1,000
hail
The morning call., 1892-05-21

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constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
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ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
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to all and have made it the most
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Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
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gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute. ~
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