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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-03

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The morning call., 1893-04-23
DUGAN'S BLARNEY.
A Defendant Who Is His
Own Attorney.
His Clever and Amusing Cross-EXami-
nation of Witnesses Convulses
the Court With Laughter.

Patrick Dugan, a carpenter. was brought
before Judge Conlan yesterday. charged
with threatening to kill his divorced wife.
Ellen, who lives at 66Sh Clementina street.
Dugan was his own lawyer and made the
Police Court attorneys who listened to his
clever cross-examination turn green with
envy In his younger days it is safe to say
that he had kissed the barney stcne.
Mrs Dugan told how she had been con-
tinuousiy threatened by Dugan, aud only
last Wednesday he had stood in front Of her
home and threatened to kill her on sight.
Dugan started in on his cross-examnation
with the question: Did l ever kill any
body?"
"Nc, bat you threatened to kill me-"
Don't you know l wouldn't kill a cat, let
alone your"
mo. don't"
Didn't you lay me up TO: some weeks by
hitting me with baseball bat?'
~ did not"
How often have you been in the divorce
busiheSs2
Don't answer that question:" said the
DO you believe now. honestly. that I
would kill you?"
Yes, do"
"Why, you know" said Dugan, 'the only
ihiHS L S'NA hAAANG III my 'AN "eAS " Aoaihs
goat"
"Why are you so prejudiced against me ?"
''Because you are a bad man"
nuGan was continuing In the same line
when the Judge ordered the witness from
the stand.
Officer Burns testified that he saw DuGan
running after his wife, but he did not hear
him threaten her.
81 was just running after her for fun, :"
was Dugan's explanation.
~ hAr af
DuGan. testified to having heard Dugau
threaten to kill his wife and calling her
vile names.
"You are great friend of my wife's ?"
asked Dugan.
Yes, L am"
"Do you consider me bad MANI"
Il think YOU are the worst man that ever
lived"
what Jury did ever do you?"
You have done enough injury to your
wife and family"
What injury did I ever do you?"
You are treacherons man. That kind
of crank that you can never depend on
what they'll do
And vet" said Dugan. "she has often
said that l was too big a coward ever to
live"
This closed the case for the prosecution,
and the defendant took the stand with a
broad smile on his rugged face TO tell his
side of tie story.
IL tWenty-tour years since married my
wife" he said, and we lived together twenty
years. All that time l never raised my
hand against her. / wouldn't hurt II hair
of her head. | am as peaceable man as
can be found in history.
'She came so accidental upon me last
Wednesday that she gntscared. l was angry
ut her for having me arrested, but never
said would kill her. If ! said so | didn't
mean it. never killed anything in MY
life"
What about the nannygOat?" asked the
Judge.
Sure she was my own" said Dugan. "If
you dismiss the case | promise never to
trouble my wife again"
Have you any witnesses you wish TO
bring forward?" asked the Judge.
Yes; two or three"
well, bring them on Monday, and will
hear what they have to say"
Dngan bowed politely and passed out
with bis face beaming.
During the hearing of The case the court
was several times convulsed with laughter.
The morning call., 1893-04-23
REAL ESTATE NOTES.
Report of Transactions During the
Past Week.


Parties desiring to secure properties at
auction will have several opportunities TO
be accommodated within the next ten days.
there being three announcements of sales
Offering wide range of selection.
April 81 Won Rhein c, Co. will dispose Of
a line Of Mission and Western Addition
properties, to which attention has already
been called.
Following this sae Cromwell & Co. will
hold an evening auction sale at Metropolitan
Temple, April g. May and 2, disposing of
lots on san jose. Mount Vernon and Una
dllia avenues and adjacent avenues and
streets. the terms being a small cash pay
nent and small installment5 to invite work
lngmen, mechanics and clerks.
On May at 10 Montgomery street Bald
win IL Hammond's auction will be held.
Inc properties offered are TO clear up the
JOINT holdings of the estate of John Sulli-
van deceased (peT II rr of Frank j. Sul-
van, executOr), and A. b. McCreery, and
comprise ine residence lots Oh the sunny
SIDE OF MeAliser street, choice residence
lots on Golden Gate avenue and on Scott
street and business lots on Devisadero The
terms are one-third cash and balance in one
and two years at per cent.
Jacob Heyman reports sales for the week
as loEOws: Lot on west line of Twenty
eighth avenue, 100 feet north of J street,
north 50xl20 for 500; also let on east line
OF Fwenty-nnth avenue. 175 feet south OF
street, south 50Xl20, block 700 500; lots
on Elizabeth street, in the Heyman Tract,
$1,000; lot on Schuyler street. in Gift Map
2, $3.50. Plans are being drawn for the
erection Of several cottages by Jacob Hey
man on the Heyman Tract. Same to be sold
on monthly instalIments, the house and lot
to cost $3.50.
Behrend Joost & Co. report considerable
inquiry for income and business property.
During the past week they have sold FIVE
lots on Mission road, $1,000; lot 75x1l5, cor
per Hampshire and Twenty fifth streets,
5000; lot on Arkansas street, near Colusa,
$500, and two lots in Richmond, $3.50.
Sol. Gelz& Brother made tile following
safes this week: 25x100, on south line OF
street, 1876 feet east of Twelfth avenue, for
$1,000; 25x120. on east line OF Thirteenth
avenue, l75 feet south of Lake street, for
$3.50; 59xI20, on east line of Twelfth avenue,
30 feet south of l street. for $500; j0x120,
on east line of Thirty-sixth avenue, 80 feet
north Of ID street, for 500; 75x100, on south
east line of Vienna avenue. 100 feet from
PeIsia street, for 5000; 25xI20 on east line
OF Twenty first avenue, 175 south oil j street,
for S600
The morning call., 1893-04-23
SUNDAY-SCH0oL CONVENTION.
1t Will Be Held at Pacific Grove on
Nav 9,

Notice has been issued of the twenty-ffth
convocation Of the California State Sunday
school convention, to be held at Pacific
Grove, Monterey County, beginning Tues
day evening, May g. and continuing through
Wednesday and Thursday of that week
1t is expected that this will be the largest
and most important meeting of Sunday
school workers ever held in the State.
The programme will include the discus
sion of the Invest Sunday-school topics,
while special themes will be presented by
the most eminent ministers and Sunday
school workers.
The membership OF the convention will
be composed of the pastors, together with
two Delegates chosen by each school and an
additional delegate for every fifty members
above 100.
a special twO-thirds rate has been ar
ranged for all who attend the convention,
and the accommodations to be secured at
Pacific Grove during the sessions will, it is
said, be plentiful in quantity and m oderate
in price. Bank certificates to be used in
securing the special railroad rate may be
had on application to J. II. Baker, rs Flood
building. this city.
Rev. D. Q. A. Henry, who. as president of
the executive committee of the association,
issues the notice OF the convention, states
that each school is expected to be fully rep
resented and that the members should ar
range to be present at every session. An
Sunday-schOol workers will, 1t is added. be
cordially welcome.
The morning call., 1893-04-23
THE DEAD CHIEF.
His Memory Eulogized by the Board
OF Fire Commissioners

vi i uC COMMISSIONERS.
The Board of Fire Commissioners met yes
terday afternoon. John Spohn. hoseman,
Hose Company 8, sent in his resignation,
which was accepted, Henry Tucker. truck
., was granted leave of absence for thirty
days. Tie following appointments were
made: John Riley, hOsemau, hose !, vice
Doyle; John Hall, engine 8; Theo Brown,
nose 4, vice Brady; j. Murray, engine i,
vice Schath; Ed keillor. hose 9. vice Spohn.
Commissioner Ames presented a lengthy
resolution eulogistic of the late Chief Engi-
neer, David Scannell. The preamble spoke
oil his well-knowa characteristics, his wide
generosity, his fearless courage and his
many deeds of kindness, self-Sacrifice and
herosm. The resolutions were as follows
:, Rtsotred. That IN the death of our late Chief
Engineer, David Seannell We, as n commission
ana as individuals, rave lost an able executive
oihcer and true aud honOred friend and CON-
panlon.
ReSotred, That this department mas lost one OF
us most competent. devoted and OraYest chiefs
ana THIS city one of its most able faithful and
seIl-Sdcf,ncing public servants.
HeSotred. That these resolutions be spread
upon he minutes of this board and that a copy
thereof, duty attested and engrossed, be for
warded TO his relatives.
Chairman Schmitt, after the resolutions
had been adopted, delivered a glowing
euiogy upon the dead Chief
The morning call., 1893-04-23

Woman's Exchange commands respect. It's
clientele nave been reared in cultured homes
and many have enjoyed all the Injuries of
wealth. They work with but scanty food to
sustain them. Many WHO toll all day, and
often all night walk miles TO deliver work
done because they have not the car fare to
ride. An expose of the pitiable suffering
among hundreds of gentlew1men could but
elicit the heartiest response to the appeal
made by the managers of the New York
Woman'S Exchange Because they are gen.
tlewOmen delicacy forbids that their suffer
ings should be detailed for the diversion of
ths public. If many of the sad histories
could be known no one could doubt that
these exchanges for woman's work are
necessity in this community and in the
country
The morning call., 1893-04-23
BOGUS LOTTERY TICKETS.
The Police Succeed in Capturing the
COunterfeiter.

For some months past Detective Hand!ey
has been endeavoring to ferret out the men
who were manufacturing counterfeit lot
terry tickets and selling them to people as
genuine tickets.
His suspicious fell upon Joseph F. Upson,
who had been arrested several times before,
and once upon a similar charge. lie finally
traced him 10 room s, in the clearinghouse
at 76jb Howard street. and on Friday night
lie procured the assistance Of Officers Allen
and Cleary and went to capture his man.
Handley and Cleary assembled to UpsOn's
room, while Allen stood at the street ell
trance. The fellow was found in his shirt
sleeves. While the officers searched tile
room Uuson walked 10 the window and
raised it, de then picked up his coat and
taking package cut of his rockets threw
it into the street before Handley could
seize it, Allen picked up the package.
which was found to contain about 100
counterfeit tickets of the different lottery
companies.
The prisoner gave his name as Frank
Hughes, but Handley identified him as
TYSON. When searched $500 in coin was
found uTon him.
1t is not yet known where the tickets
were printed or where the dies are stored,
but the police are keeping up a yigilanE
search for them.
The morning call., 1893-04-23
A FRIEND OF THE POOR.
The Funeral of Mrs. Joseph S
Spear Jr.


The funeral of Mrs. Joseph S. Spear Jr
will-take place this afternoon at 2 o'clock
from her late residence. 906 Leavenworth
street The sermon will be preached by
Rev. Horatio Stebbins.
Mrs. Spear was for many years one of the
most active workers in the field of charity.
On account of her wonderful executive
ability, she was always one of the first con-
suited when project was begun for aiding
the needy.
She was one Of the organizers and active
workers of the In FAINT Shelter on MinBa
street. the Women'S Industrial and Educa-
tional Union. the Founding Home and The
Associated Charities.
OF late years her whole time was devoted
to helping those in distress through the
Associated Charities.
Mrs. Spear was perhaps better known
throughout the phlanthrupic world in the
East than here. She was an active partici-
pant in the national conferences of chart
ties and correction, and this year was for
the third time the only woman viee-pre
uent OF that organization.
The inIernent will be in the Masonic
Cemetery. The pall-bearers are Judge J.
NJ. Burnett, Rabbi Vuorsapger, George B.
Merrill, Colonel Albert E. Castle, B. p.
Flint, Arthur G. Smiley and Major William
u, bOOpar
The morning call., 1893-04-23
A CRIMINAL ESCAPES.
Prosecuting Attorney Reeds lgnor-
ance of the Law.

Prosecuting Attorney Reed made serious
blunder yesterday morning by which q
criminal gained his liberty. The case was
that of j. T. Williams. charged with ar
attempt to commit petty larceny by trick
and device.
A few days ago Williams entered Uebner's
bakery, on Greenwich street, ordered 4
dollars worth of cakes, which were
wrapped up and delivered to him. In paw
ment he rendered a So confederate bill and
demanded 81 in change. Uebner detected
the fraud and called in an officer, who
placed Williams under arrest.
After all the evidence had been taken
bearing out these facts Prosecuting AttOr-
ney Reed moved for dismissal. explaining
that he could fluid no law to warrant con-
viciiOn.
The surprising thing was that nobody
took the trouble to inform him that dozens
Of men have been sent to Jail from the
police courts on similar charges
The morning call., 1893-04-23
THE sHERIFF's HOPE FAILS.
He Gets No Relief From the City hall
Commission.

When the Board of City Hall Commits
sioners met yesterday it was expected that
arrangements could be made for Temporal
rily transferring number OF prisoners
from the crowded city Jail TO the cells in the
basement of the new City Hall.
Sheriff McDade has been anxiously wait
ing for relief OF some sort, but none was
given him yesterday.
CITY and County Attorney Creswell spoke
strongly in favor of the proposei measure,
stating that the House of CorrS ton could
never be used as branch county jail. Ia
was resolved to take action at the next
meeting.
Superintendent Hughes reported that
there are seyenty-twO men at work on the
northeast wing, which will be completed
in a short time, and as many more are en-
ployed outside the building preparing the
millwOrk.
The question OF insuring the boilers was
referred to the Board of Supervisors.
The morning call., 1893-04-23
The HARVARD clnh

The Harvard Club of San Francisco held
its quarterly meeting and dinner at the
University Club on the evening OF last
Thursday. Hon. J. NJ. Seawell in the chair.
The usual exercises were held and the treas
urer was empowered to receive subscrip-
tons TO the Phillips Brooke memorial.
The attendance at the dinner was larger
than on any similar occasion this year,
eighty-two persons. including members and
guests of the club, being present Among
the distinguished guests present on this &C.
The morning call., 1893-04-23
ST. MARY's FIELD DAY.
The College Boys Will Have Their
Annual Games Next Month.

The students of st. Mary's College, Oak
land, are making greatprepaiaiio for their
annual field day, which is 10 take place on
May II.
The programme for the day includes
racing, jumping. shot and hammer throw
ing, baseball, croquet and handball games,
and n bicycle race from Mountain View
Cemetery to the college, about one mile
distance. The cnllege has number of
noted amateur athletes among its boys and
boasts of having the champion amateur
baseball team on the coast.
a leading feature of the exercises will be
a competition drill, under the direction of
Major ID. Geary, in which three companies
of 81. Mary's College cadets will compete
for gold medal presented by Rev. Father
YoTke OF the cathedral, TO be awarded to the
best drilled company.
In the evening the different classes will
present an enjoyable musical and literary
entertainment ut the college,
The morning call., 1893-04-23
THAT STRAW BOND.
Detective Hogan Still Working on the
Case-Smith Rearrested.

Case-Smith Rearrested.
A bench warrant was issued from Police
Court yesterday for the arrest of Clinton
r. Smith, who was released on Thursday
night from the City Prison upon the straw
bonds presented by Attorney Fred Frey.
and accepted by Clerk Stevens of Police
Court l.
Smiths bail had been raised 10 $1,000, and
as his attorney had been unable TO find
satisfactory sureties, it was decided TO place
him back in The prison, where he now is.
Detective HOGAN is still investigating the
w-bond affair, and it is expected will
soon have l.. A. Lewis and l.. Morrison. the
fraudulent sureties, within his grasp.
The general impression is that there is q
clear case of forgery and perjury in connec-
ton with this particular bond, but it is too
soon yet to say who the guilty parties are.
The matter will be pushed vigorously,
and something will drop on somebody SooD.
The morning call., 1893-04-23

The following marriage licenses were
issued by the County Clerk Yesterday;
John Baier and Katie DOlan, Sole
Nougue Justin and Laurenle Camescasse.
23-16.
George II. Pein and Marie II. Ii. Rohlfs,
Albert E. C. Brilland ana Matte A. Hayes,
george a. kilerman and Rita Kean, 22-l9
pave LagomarciuO and Katie Figone. 23-2O
George 4. Brin and Augusta Parout 26-24
Johh Gulibett and Norma HalbeTt, 2l-l9
klchaid o. Chglsholm and Mamie l.. Millman,
90 Warren Spencer and Josephine Condor,
The morning call., 1893-04-23
Old Relics Disappear.

For several mouths past a number OF
ancient and time-worn horsecars have been
an obstruction on the east side of Kentucky
street, opposite the Bay View car stables
and adjoining the bay. Yesterday the en-
tire lot, eleven in number. were uneeremo-
nl0usly dumped into the bay and the frames
tl0ated off with the receding tides. The
trucks, wheels and iron were removed be-
fore the cars were thrown into The water
and taken into the carhouse near by. The
The morning call., 1893-04-23

cars comprised several of the old Hayes
Valley line. snme of tile Valencia twn-horse
and other dllapidated r"ling stock owned
by the Market-street Railway Company.
They had seen upward of twenty years
service and were too old TO he utilized to
change into modernzad electric or cable
cars
The morning call., 1893-04-23
The Educated Poor

Communication in the New York Evening Post.
These women who are working TO keep
homes Tor sick husbands, aged parents and
girls 10 be useful members of society, can but
be worthy Of the benevolent interest of the
rich and influential. The cause of the
The morning call., 1893-04-23
The JlnemDlOVed.

The committee that is endeayoring to find
employment for the unemployed announces
that it will make an appeal to those who
some years ago contributed to a fund 10
give men employment in Golden Gate Park,
and ask them TO create another fund TO
those who want TO work.
The morning call., 1893-04-23
New Incnrnoration.

F. w. Spencer Il Co. have Incorporated
for the purpose of carrying on general
music business. Capital stock 500. COO.
Direct5rs-Frank w. Spencer, George L.
Morse, Walter c. Lewis, Horace o. Clark
and Samuel X. Taylor.
The morning call., 1893-04-23

caslon were the Able de la Couis>e. Graf
Won Baehwnschen. Mr.. irvine. ex-president
OF the Boston and ALBANY Railroad, and
Professor p. e. Knox Of the Smithsonian
Institution
The morning call., 1893-04-23
$500.
And They Bought and They'll Buy
Again on Monday.

We enter upon the second week of this
sale fortified with the confidence Of the people,
they knowing that our announcement OF Sum
day, week ago, was founded upon sterling
and honest facts. The class of goods that we
offered at $500 are unusually fine They
were, they are actual S32.5o, $3o.oo $3.50
and $500 values.
Were it not for the Cleverness of our buy
ers in New York, who were offered the seasons
products Of three manufacturers, who were
anxious to unload, and which they bought at
unusually low prices, we would not be in a
position to offer you the big values that we
have at present on sale. No matter how your
taste runs==be it gaudy, be it neat, be it con-
servative==you will find patterns to suit you.
You will find class OF goods that is very
seldom, if ever found on bargain tables. But
here's entire floor of them, our second floor,
covering 1900 square feet larger than any
store in this town, filled with choice goods that
are being offered at
The morning call., 1893-04-23

The earliest newspaper was published in
Venice and called n Gazette from the mama
Of the coin for which it was sold.
The morning call., 1893-04-23
Mysterious Disappearance.

Mrs. Brabant, 81 Folsom street, reported
to the police yesterday the disappearance of
her husband. William. She has not seen him
since he left home at 3 p. NJ. on Sunday last,
when he said he was going to take walk
along the water front. He is an American, 81
years of age, feet s inches in height,
weighs $50 pounds. has sandy mustache,
light hair, wore a dark sack coat, black
pants, lieht-colored vest white shirt, no col
lar, red flannel underwear and soft black
hat He was working as a cook at resiau-
rant on Seventh street, near Mission, up to
the night before his disappearance,
Richard Il. McCrcadie, for fourteen years
in the employment OF William Zelner, drug
gist at Fifth and Mission, left The store at 10
o'clock Thursday to take a salt water bath
at Harbor View and not been seen since.
lie is 70 years of age and supported his
mother and two sisters al 81 Somers street.
The German and Austria Alpine Society
The morning call., 1893-04-23

The German and Austria Alpine Society
mas erected 4l9 taverns on the mountains,
where students eau board o. reduced rates,
The morning call., 1893-04-23
$780,.

You will find among these all the very
newest and SWEETEST styles for Spring wear
You will find Cheviots in profusion, both in the
both in Single and Double Breasted styles,
perfectly tailored, garments that have a tone
and richness about them seldom equaled by
the highest priced tailors.
You will find in this sale many new and
handsome effects in Worsteds, both in the plain
black and in the fancy mixtures and in the
neat silk mixtures
You will find them also in Sacks both sim
gle and double breasted; also in Getaways;
swell garments, every one of them. They're
a class of goods that sell in most stores about
We have them on sale and till the end of
the week at
The morning call., 1893-04-23

LAST WEEK WAS THE BUSIEST ONE
that our great house has ever experienced.
Never in its history did the second floor hold
as many people, and every one buyer.
Why shouldn't they be? They were of
Tered the pick and choice of any S32.5o $4,000,
$3.50 and $500 Suit on the second floor of
our big establishment at
The morning call., 1893-04-23
$780,.

Those desiring the choicest ones should
come early. Remember, we have no desire to
urge or hurry you, but the first pick is always
the best, so be on hand Tomorrow morning
early and have first pick from the finest suits
ever placed on special sale at such low figures.
Decorah-posten., 1893-03-28
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