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Arizona republican., 1894-01-11
IncIpient Silver LegisIation,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.-At meeting of the committee on coinage. weights and measures today, it was decided to temporarily shelve Bland's recoinage bill and take up for consideration the bill to coin the se1gnorage.
Arizona republican., 1894-01-11
The Senate.


 Hawaiian affairs monopolized today In the senate. The discussion was broken by Peffer in plea for an appro priation for public buildings to provide employment for labor.
 German, replying to Peffer, said that congress had made appropriations for more public buildings within the last few years than it had been physically possible to construct. The appropria- priations by the government during the past three years exceeded by over $30,- GOO, ,000, the total revenues of the gov ernment. Call thought it important that all public buildings to be con- structed should be begun as soon as possible in order to give employment to the millions of unemployed American laborers now in actual need and dis tress.
 Senator Dolph did not think it the duty of the government to provide TOT general deetitution. He referred 90 the communication of the governor of Ore gon on New Years day to the president, declaring that the people of his state were indignant at the governor, ana had adopted resolutions denying his statement
The morning call., 1894-12-20
LAND OF THE PHARAOHS.
Ancient Ruins Vividly Described by
Mrs. C. II. Steele.

Centuries of Egyptian history were vi
wildly brought before the eyes of the Cali
fornia Pioneers last evening in the form of
stereopticon views. portraying scenes
along the Nile from mouth to source.
The occasion was the second lecture OF
the seventh animal course given under
the auspices of the Pioneer Society at Pio-
neer ball. The lecturer was Mrs. c. ii.
Steele.
In connection with describing the views
Mrs. Steele related numerous historical
events which occurred round about the
objects. Mythology was also frequen lily
brought into play t. lend somber hue TO
her descriptions. The stories and fables
cold in connection with the building of
the pyramids were exceedingly interest
ing, as we'll as instructive. The ruined
temples, obelisks, monuments and stone
carvings received considerable attention.
The sublime scenery az the head of the
Nile was drawn out on the canvas with
great effectiveness. Mrs. Steele concluded
her entertaining lecture with a few
glimpses of Egyptian biblical history.
The morning call., 1894-12-20

put on it at any time corrupt politicians see
fit. / am positive il ] should ap ~ to the
higher courts for an opinion that l would
be recognized; but, as [ said before, the
time is too limited.
81 considered it the duty of the next
board to undo all unwise and incon sistent
legislation which has been enacted by the
incumbeDts.
GAS 10 the next president of the board, |
think that H. L. Dodge is the logical can
didate. He is well known as thorough
young business man and conservative in
his views and actions. Mr.. Dodge re-
ceived the greatest number of votes. This
alone, l think. makes him the natural
choice of the members-elect."
Mr.. Troy conceded with the position
already taken by Mr.. Barrett He ad-
mitted that he was legally elected, but
since there was only one more meeting of
the present Board of Education he did not
think it worth his trouble to ask the Su-
preme Court for an opinion. IF
should" said he. II wouldn't get deci-
sion under ten or fifteen days. and this
would be too late.
Judge Wallace is in error when he says
that because the word unexpred was not
printed on the ballots our election is in
valid. Courts in the East have Apracti-
cally already reversed Wallace's decision.
They have ruled that voter has the
right to cast his ballot for any person
whom he desires. The voter is OF neces
sarily compelled to be guided by tbs
printed ballot"
The morning call., 1894-12-20
UNDER HER HUSBANDS CARE
Captain Brunson Will Restore
His Wife to Her Sphere.
A CHARMING LITTLE ROMANCE.
The Handsome Pair Will Now Shine
in Bright Galaxy of Prus-
sian Nobility.

Captain John M. BruEson, the handsome
young commander of the First Troop Cav
airy. has decided to take his pretty young
wife. the Baroness Won Barnekow, back to
her own princely sphere in Prussia. The
pair leave for the East to-day.
This step opens the second cha pier in
one of the prettiest romances which have
ripened in the romantic West. 1t is true
story. moreover, although it treats of high
lineage, court scandal possibly a dueD,
self-banishment, a proud exile incog. on a
foreign strand. his marriage and the birth
of fair daughter unknown heiress to
titled honors, discovery of the maiden's
nobility. her attachment to a bold lieuten-
ant. their constancy, and lastly the happy
wedding bells. That is chapter one.
The father of the young heroine of the
romance. the Baroness Won Barnekow,
was Baron Carl Won Barnekow. His is
one of the best-known families in Prussia
The morning call., 1894-12-20
GAVE HIMSELF UP.
A Train-Wrecker Wanted
in Denver.
Ted Newell Was Anxious to Get a
Free Ride Back to See His
Old Mother.

A man for whose arrest and conviction
the Santa Fe Railroad Company have been
offering a reward of 5000 surrendered him
self at the County Jail on Broadway on
Tuesday afternoon. His name is Ted New
ell. alias Nixon, alias Sweeney.
Circulars were sent from the Sheriff of
Denver. Colo, to all the Chiefs of Po-
lice on the coast in October last, giving
description of Newell and two other GRIM
inals, Frank Murray and James Bartlett,
alias Chi Whitney.
The three men, on the night of October
10. escaped from tho Denver Jail by means
II hole they had made in the wall. That
same night Santa Fe train was wrecked
between Denver aud Liitleton for the
purpose of aObbery. and Newell. Murray
and Bartlett were suspected of doing the
job.
They were also suspected of having COM
mitted highway robbery and burglary on
the same night in the suburbs of Denver.
Murray and Bartlett were recaptured
some weeks ago, and ii is thought they
made confession ard implicated Newell.
Newell was in the Denver jail awaiting
his trial on charge OF assault to murder.
Newell was taken from the County Jail
to the City Prison on Tuesday night and
Sdpldlu Lees WlT0u 10 Lis Denver Du6TIH
notifying him OF the fact. Yesterday af-
ternoon the captt in received a reply to
hold Newell. and an officer would leave
last night 10 take him back to Denver.
He was seen in the City Prison yester-
day and talked freely. II gave myself
up" he said, because [ received letter
from my old mother that she wanted me to
return, as there was no case against me.
Besides she is getting very old now. /
want to see her again.
sS"As soon as we broke Jail we parted. /
have no idea of what the movements of
Murray and Bartlett were after l left them.
At the time the train was wrecked | was in
Old Town. | suppose it was wrecked by
the strikers. There are Away s strikes
on that railroad. l know nothing about
highway robbery or burglary. L had GER
talnly nothing to do with them.
81 made my way to this city by the
brakebeam route and have been working
in laundry at 1918 Turk street.
1T is true l was waiting my trial for
assault to murder, but there was nothing
in it. One night three years ago several Of
Us were going to a dance. One of the
party, John Swaggerty. was a bit of a
IenderfoOt, and to scare him | slipped UP
behind him and fired my pistol 10 the air
close to his ear. He was scared to death
and next morning swore out warrant for
my arrest for assault to murder | was
away from Denver for two or three years.
and when [ returned l was arrested"
"Were you ever arrested before that
time?"
Once. l served year for stealing
watch from man.
He seems greatly pleased at the prospect
of getting a comfortable ride back to Dem
The morning call., 1894-12-20
A CHARTER TANGLE.
Question as to f1eIIman's Election
as FreehOIder.

Question as to HeIIman'S Election
as Freebooter.
There is tangle over the election of
freehOlders to frame a new charter. 1t is
claimed that l. w. Hellman, one of the
fifteen declared elected. has not been ga
qualified elector of the city and county for
five years preceding such election" 1t is
stated that Mr.. Hellman came here from
Los Angeles il 1890.
Mr.. Hellman was the eleventh on the
list. If ha is disqualified, the natural pre-
sumption would be that the sixteenth man
on the list. who happens to be in this iu-
stance Patrick Reddv, would take the
Office. completing the fifteen. But the law
on the subject seems 10 be just the re-
verse.
When Judge Wallace was on the Su-
preme bench he had to pass on a case
something similar to this. in Crawford VS..
Dun bar, reported in the Fifty second Cali
fOrnia reports. 1t was brought out there
That a defeated competitor for an Office
cannot, under the principles of common
law, take the Office if. for any reason. the
victorious candidate is disqualified
In speaking of the matter Judge Wallace
said he could not pass an opinion on the
situation as to freeholders. but he said
the rule of law outlined cannot be contro-
Yerted.
at would tend to defeat the popular
will" said be, eff in any case man who
was not wanted. judging by the fact that
the people gave him fewer votes than the
other, could take the office of the man who
was wanted and who was given the greater
number of votes"
The anery now Is if Mr.. Hellman is dis.
qualified can fourteen freeholders take
Office? The subject will probably come
I'D in the courts.
The morning call., 1894-12-20
CAME TOO HIGH.
Two Dukes Who Wanted Boat to
Go Duck Hunting.

Go Duck Hunting.
Have you bowt?"
"a what?"
ga bowt-a bowt that will sail up the
rivaw, where-aw-we can get ducks ?''
''Oh. yes. can secure you such a boat"
replied Boatman Ed Peterson of the Star
boathouse as he sized up two chappies
who looked as if they had plenty of
wealth, and then gazed slowly in the di-
rection of Suisun.
They were dukes, and no mistake about
1t. They were travelling for recreation
and sport and wanted to go on a real, live,
exciting hunt after ducks and geese among
the Lreacherous sloughs of the rivers.
Both were dressed for stormy weather.
They had Oh trousers that were rolled up
past the high-water mark, and were pro-
tected by long coats that reached almost to
their heels.
''We want you to furnish US with dawgs
and towing pieces, too, said the Duke
of Snoqualamie. who was spokesman,
land fetch along enough pins TO make fish
hooks"
Peterson replied that he would dig I'D two
of the best duck dogs on the water front,
and as he said this his assistant, Tom
O'Neil, was seen. TO be chasing rat terrier
under lumber pile.
Jaw, we never hunted ducks before,
but we've hunted partridges in the old
country. Ducks are a much gamer bird,
and have even been known to attack a
man, aw, ain't that so, CholIey?" "By-
the-by, this is the son of Lord Stevens,
NJ. P. V. r. O., direct descendant of Ho-
ratio Stevens, who first was made popular
by voting for bill to permit the com
moner to shoot snipe anywhere in Eng
land. Aw, we come of a great sporting
family"
50 II can give you the yacht Iris" said
Peterson, keeping his eye on Wharfnger
Ned Buckeyes splendid ak that Peterson
had just borrowed, "and if you don't like
her I'll secure you the Nellie or some crack
yacht"
well. aw, in England, y know, we
never go bird-chasng unless we have a
yacht to go in. Suppose you secure the
Nellie?"
''All right" said Ed; "Pll take you on
weeks cruise for $500. I'll furnish grub,
cook, crew-everything. I've got my mind
on one OF the best stewards on the coast
He was in the Iris with us few months
ago when l took party out on shooting
trip"
'How many pounds is 5000? Let me
see-ten mills make ore cent, ten cents
make one dime, ten dimes make one dol
lar-whewl that's too much. Cawn't y
make 1t cheaper?'
Not cent less" replied Ed, ''but see
ing you are dukes and descendants of a
noble family I'll take you out for a week
for $780,"
Nobility could not stand the price. so
after saying, "Well, we'll come back
again ana let y know" the aristccrats
from Old England tripped carefully I'D the
wharf and disappeared around the corner
of Steuart street
The morning call., 1894-12-20

rOst cOmmandant of cadets. He then en-
tered the National Guard of California,
attaching himself 20 the First Troo
Cavalry. He jumped from private to Sec
oDd and first lieutenant and thence to the
captancy, which he DOW holds. He re-
ceived the troop in demoraliZed condi-
ton and now it is in irst-elass order once
more.
The captain is fond of athletics and
while at the gymnasium graduated first,
and has been captain of his football team.
He is also known as bright newspaper
man. and was Iatterly attached to THE
CALL as one of its Oakland corre-
spondents.
Popular among his fellows, an athlete, a
football captain, newspaper man and
soldier, Mr.. BruDsOn was irresistible in
the discerning Baroness eyes and the en-
suing marriage was an ideally happy one.
But latterly things have changed over
in Prussia. The great Won Moltke and
Won BarnekOw families there are now
childless, and their California scions have
been urged to return to the fatherland
Although welded to California, Captain
Brunson finally decided that for his
wife's sake he must comply with the
often-eXpressed wishes of her family, He
desires to place his wife in her proper
sphere. 'She will be somebody there. /"
he remarked 10 friend recently.
And Mrs. BrunsOn, or more properly the
Baroness Won Barnekow, though quiet and
unassuming. is as well calculated as her
husband TO shine in court circles. She is
petite in figure, with beautiful, mobile
face and pretty. graceful manner She re-
ceived liberal education at private tn
tors and well-kn0wn seminary, has
The morning call., 1894-12-20
ELECTRIC LIGHT CUT.
The Edison Company Announces
Another Reduction.


The Edison Light and Power Company
has just decided to make cut in the cost
of electric light amounting to 10 per cent,
and going into effect on January 1, 1896
This cut has been made possible by con-
tnual econ omies in the cost of produc-
ton. In spea king of the intended reduc-
ton one of the officers of the company
said Yesterday:
''We have made five cuts in the cost of
current In as many years, and the one just
determined upon will be the sixth. Every
cut has been coincide Mt with the introduce
ton of some new feature in our plant
which has enabled US to save In the cost of
manufacture. Perhaps the greatest saw
ing of all is afforded by the underground
system which we have greatly extended
lately, and which we intend eXte nding still
further by the expenditure, in the near
future, of between 100000 and $3.50, 900.
AS matter OF course the underground
system is much more expensive one to
us than the striDgng OF overhead wires,
but when once the wires are laid the saw
ing is considerable. The 10 per cent cut is
TO go into effect at once that is on January
l. and is not dependent npon the extension
of the UNDERGROUND system.
while this Is the principal economy
there are several other directions In which
savings have been made. Not long ago
the company constructed a tunnel of
masonry reaching far out into the bay, to
supply salt water to the engines for con-
denslng purposes. thus effecting a large
saving in the cost of fresh water. TIE en-
gineS are OF the most modern tyne,
and are just such as are used on trans
Atlantic steamers, as that form has been
found to be the best. The stack of boilers
is quite new. and has been fitted with self
feeding coaling apparatus. AS the best
results are obtained when the engines are
run at their full capacity and kept at an
even pressure, the more constant the pat
ronage the cheaper can current be sup
piled.
ga most important branch of our busi-
ness is the wiring Of buildings which we
SUI ply with electric light. Prior to Feb
ruary, 1898, this wiring was done ndis-
criminately, and the consequence was the
company took too much risk of poor work
manship on the part of irresponsible par
ties. 1t was then decided TO do all wiring
for buildings where current was to be sup
piled at the exact cost OF installation.
Not only have we kept our promise In this
direction, but we have often lost money on
the wiring OF building. As an offset to
this loss we nave the satisfaction of know
ing that the work is properly done. and
there is seldom complaint of inefficient
wiring.
Reductions will be made in the cost of
lighting as rapidly as the cost of pr0duc.
tion can be reduced, and this as heretofor-
always of our own motion. I do not be-
lieve that there is another concern in San
Francisco which can point to such long
list of voluntary reductions as the Edison
Light and Power COmpanyx"
The morning call., 1894-12-20
PETERSON GOES.
He Testified Against Ma
honey.
His Place as Porter at the Baldwin
Hotel Was Declared Vacant
Shortly Afterward.

The original case of Stilwell against
Evans came up in Judge Wallace's court
yesterday morning. Attorney Nougues
asked that it go over until Monday, as the
Cohen perjury case was to come up to-day
and other cases in connection with cleo
ton frauds or Irregularities had been set
for Friday.
Attorney Kowslsky declared that the
setting of the case for Monday would in
terfere with his preparations for observ-
ing Christmas and requested that the case
go over till Wednesday. After some OBJ
lection on the part of Mr.. Nougues the
case went over till Wednesday.
1t is understood that folowin the pro-
ceedings on Wednesday Senator Mahoney
will be- brought into court.
The attorneys for the prosecution in the
suffer cases claim that an attempt has
been made to Illustrate their efforts by
making their witnesses suffer.
1t was stated yesterday that George Pc
terson, a porter at the Bald win Hotel, had
been discharged. Peterson was a witness
for the prosecution. His testimony was
to the effect that Senator Mahoney sought
to induce him 10 register Illegally from the
Bald win. and that he asked him to accom-
pany Sternberg to the new City Hall and
register. His was the first testimony
which tended directly to connect Mahoney
with Sternberg in the suffer cases.
The morning call., 1894-12-20
WEREN'T HIS CUTS
Third Mate Chambliss Is
Defeated.
A Cash Contract, and Title Did Not
Pass-Suit for Breach of Con-
tract Will Lie.

Third Mate Chambliss has failed to re-
cover damages from the Union Photo
Engraving Company for the non-delivery
of certain half-tone cuts contracted for and
prepared by the company for the use of
Chambliss by way of Illustrations for his
new society book.
The case was on trial for two days be-
fore Judge Slack, and several well-known
society men were summoned to court for
the purpose of giving evidence that would
throw light upon the reasons that actuated
the defendant company in refusing to
deliver up the cuts. 1t turned out that the
company took The law into its own hands,
and regarding some of the cuts as libelous,
the utterance Of which might cause the
company to lose some o. its best customers,
refused TO do the work contracted for, or
to deliver up the cuts al all.
This was clearly breach of contract on
the part OF the engraving company, but
the defense put up to the prese t actio q
was that there was no title to the cuts
tablished by Chambliss. The trans
action, il was claimed, was for cash, not
credit, and before the contract was COM
plete the title TO the goods did not pass.
This was the view taken by Judge SLACK
IN passing ludgm yesterday.
His Honor said that this was case that
ought to be settled among the parties
However. the lawyers were unable to
agree upon terms of compromise, and SO
Judge Slack said he had no alternative
but to decide the case in favor of the de-
PENDANTS, with costs. He said that there
was no evidence of an act committed
which rested The title to these cuts in the
plaintiff third mate. The whole evidence
showed that it was a cash, not credit,
transaction. When the company had re-
fused to complete the contract. and
Chambliss had called to ask the reason,
the company's representative said to him:
"There are your cuts in that drawer: take
what you want, and pay cash for them;
leave the rest" There is the proof of the
ure Of the transaction.
Evidence had been introduced TO show
that Cbambliss had offered the company
the money for his cuts, and still they re-
fused to give them up. But Judge Slack
held that this did not change the aspect of
affairs. "The mere tender of the price
does not rest the title;in the vendee," said
his Honor.
In conclusion, Judge Slack said that the
defendants were clearly in the wrong, and
ought not to have acce pied this contract if
not prepared to fuffill it. 1t was clear that
an action Tor breach of contract would lie.
but suit for the delivery of the GUS
would not. My decision is not just"
said Judge Slack, "but it is law
The defendants attorneys pointed out
that the Objectionable cuts had not been
handed in at the time when The contract
was made.
THAT does not matter" said Judge
Slack. 'You received them, and worked
on them That was not right, If you did
not mean TO go through with the contract.
l suppose an action for breach of con-
tract will follow ?"
Attorney 5. Il. Henderson, represent
| ing Cham bllss, intimated that he would
| file the action suggested the first thing this
| morning.
The morning call., 1894-12-20
RUDOLPH IS SANE.
Jake VIII Now Be Tried for Attempt
ing to Kill Elliott.

Jake Rudolph, the politician, who has
been con fiued in an insane asylum since
he shot Business Manager Elliott of the
Chronicle in May last, will soon be tried
for his crime. The superintendent of the
asylum pronounced Rudolph sane and dis
charged him from the institution Tuesday
afternoon. Judge Low, before whom Ru-
dolph appeared yesterday, postponed his
preliminary examination until January %.
and set his bail at $4,000.
Rudolph, it will be remembered, entered
the business Office of the Chronicle one
day in May and expressed a desire to
shoot M. Ii. de Young. That brilliant
journalist was not in the Office aud the Bit
terly disappointed marksman turned his
weapon on the inoffensive business mana
ger and shot him in the thigh.
The morning call., 1894-12-20

His grandfather was the celebrated field
marshal of that name, and his sister mar
red the eldest son of Count Won MOltke,
the hero of the Franco-German war. The
present young Count yon Moltke, uncle of
the present Baroness Won Barnekow, is
adjutant of the German Emperor. The
family is also closely related to that of
Field Marshal Blumenthal, now chief of
the German general staff, the highest mill
tary rank there. The family estate is scat
tered over Prussia, some lying in the island
of Reugen in the Baltic Sea.
Carl Won Barnekow, the father of Cap
tain Brunson's wife, was brought up TO
enter the army, and in due time became a
lieutenant in the German cavalry. OF
fiery disposition he became embroiled
with a superior officer, clandestine duel
was limited at and the rash young man
fed to this country, where he sank his
rank and never spoke of the catastrophe
which led TO his self-banishment.
He married an American lady and settled
on this coast, where daughter blessed
their union. Three years ago, when the
girl was but 10 years old. the Baron died
and his title became known. The papers
were full of the discovery of the Baroness
Won BarHekow in a charming San Fran
cisco young lady.
The latter soon had q romance of her
own. A certain handsome young lieuten-
ant won her favor, wooed her for his own,
and before he had gained his captain
epaulets assumed the responsibility of her
support. Although the newly discovered
Baroness might have chosen among the
titled of her ancestral or the wealthy OF
her own land, she preferred to follow her
fancy.
John M. Brunson, her choice, is manly
young fellow, broad of shoulder, with
features at once handsome and intelli-
gent. He received his military education
at the California Military Academy, the
Berkeley gymnasium and the University
of California. AT the two former he was