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The morning call., 1894-06-29
SHERMAN'S REPLY
How He Gave a Note to
the Peoples Bank.
He Claims to Have Been the Vic
tim of Frank V. McDonaId's
System of Finance.

Answer has been filed in the Superior
Court to the suit brought by the Peoples
Home Savings Bank against Director NJ.
d. Sherman, TO recover $4,000 on a
promssory note. The answer contains
charges which, il true. show up a very
pretty little example of Frank '. Nc
Donald's system of finance.
Rumors have been ripe from time to
time that Sherman was by no means
blameless in the general mess that the
directors found themselves in. If the
allegations contained in the answer to this
suit be true, however, it would seem as
though Sherman was the victim of a deep
laid scheme to enrich the McDonalds at
his expense.
Sherman explains the promissorY note
transaction in this way: He saws that
previous to its execution Frank V. Nc
Donald and he were interested together
in various business speculations. and that
he personally was ready enough to do any
thing in reason to O0lige Mcdonald in the
furtherance of their mutual schemes. In
this way he proposes to show that no
consideration was given for the $4,000
note.
He states that Frank McDona aid came to
him with proposition that he should be-
come stakeholder in the Peoples Bank.
This, Sherman declares that he subse-
Quently discovered, was done 10 induce the
public to believe that there was a rapid
sale for the stock. Mcdonald offered Sher-
man S60,000 worth of stock on considera-
ton that Sherman should give him his
note for 1000, the amount paid up on the
value of the stock.
Sherman states that he consented to do
as Mcdonald suggested and he gave his
note for the money required, but not one
share OF stock ever passed into his hands.
1t Is alleged that as soon as Frank McDOn-
aid got hold OF Sherman's note he indOrsed
1t, without recourse, Frank Y. McDon-
aid, and then assigned and transferred IL
to the Pacific Bank. Mcdonald was at
that time active manager of the Peoples
Bank and he received Sherman's note into
the bank fully aware of what he was doing
In May, 1890. says Sherman, Frank Nc
Donald transferred the note back to the
Peoples Home Bank. He was one of the
management of both banks, and be caused
the Peoples Bank to put the note on its
loan account list and to actually pay the
$4,000 In money over TO the Pacific Bank
Meanwhile Sherman never saw a share of
stock nor any benefit accruing from his
note.
1t is alleged that Frank Mcdonald kept
up the fraud by paying interest on the
note from time to time and had opened an
account in the Pacific Bank headed
Frank Y. Mcdonald, trustee for Nj. Il.
Sherman"
Sherman declares that all this was done
by Frank Mcdonald for his own personal
gain. ana that he (Shermau) never saw a
dollar in recompsnse for his note. When
Frank Mcdonald left the country Sher-
man thought he had either taken the note
with him or destroyed it. Now that it has
come to light Sherman asks that il be can
celed, as having been obtained by fraud
and without any consideration whatever.
Reel 3. Terry is acting as attorney for
Sherman in the matter
The morning call., 1894-06-29
HIS HARD HEAD.
Rash Deed of an Insane
Patient.
He Tries to Batter His Brains Out
at the Receiving
Hospital.

Oscar Oberholzer, an insane patient in
the Receiving Hospital, nearly succeeded
in batterIng his brains out early yesterday
morning. He is now in critical condi-
ton.
He was taken to the hospital on Tues
day. and, as both the padded cells were
occupied and he did not appear to be vio-
lently insane, he was placed in one of the
iron cells.
Nothing unusual was observed in his
manner that day or Wednesday, but early
yesterday morning. when the steward en-
tered his cell, he presented a horrible
sight His face, neck and shirt were COW
cred with blood and he lay on the floor as
If he were dead.
The blood had streamed down the wall
where he had butted his head and spread
on the floor. making it look like minia-
ture slaughter-house.
The steward awakened DR.. Berry and in
few moments the bleeding and upeon-
sciouS man was on the operating table
His head was in terribly battered condi-
tiOn, but everything that medical skill
could do was quickly done. Whether he
will recover or not is a matter of coujec-
ture. If his skull had not been particularly
thick he would have been dead man be-
fore the steward discovered him.
1t is only few weeks ago that an
Italian who was suffering from delirIum
tremens and had to be put in the same
cell. owing to the padded cells being occu-
pied, tried 10 batter his brains out He
would have succeeded if the stewards at.
,ention had not been drawn to the heavy
thuds and grunts proceeding from the cell.
Besides 1t occurred in the afternoon when
people are moving about in the hospital
DR.. Somers said Yesterday that it only
emphasized the urgent necessity for hav-
ing more accommodation for insane pa
tients. Alterations have been contem-
plated to that end for months back, but
they have not yet been commenced, and
he almost despairs of their ever being car
ried ont
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kept their eyes open as the passengers
came of the boats. She was looking for
L. r. Stock well. Miss Brandon's husband.
who was expected in from New York. She
waited and waited until after the boat
bearing Southern Pacific overland passen-
gers had grated on the slip. There was
worried expression on her face as she
scanned the crowd of travellers. but, when
the last one was off, she frightened up
and hurrying her companion along she
proceeded to the nearest telephone and
called up st. Mary's Hospital.
''Tell room AZ" she said when an
answer had been received to her first
hello, "that everything is all right" She
hung up the earpiece and herself ana COM
panion boarded car.
Room Ar at the hospital is Miss Bran
don and the Everything is all right"
meant that Stockwell had not arrived. 1t
meant, further, that if he had everything
would have been probably wrong. His
friends say that he has been delayed on
the road and will be here in day or so.
Miss Brandon was denied 10 all visitors
at the hospital yesterday but one. That
one was j. j. Rauer, the collection agent,
and he stated that he called to see her in
relation to the claims of the unpaid actors
OF her late company. His visit was made
about 4 O'Clock and he was conducted to
Miss Brandon's room after some delay.
She was not in a condition to say much, he
says. but promised that when she became
stronger she would send for him and mat
ters could then be discussed.
So that effectually does away with the
story of the elopement for the present at
least. Miss Brandon will stay at the hos
pital. Mr.. Elliott may appear in his old
hahnts more frequently and Mr.. Stockwell
may get here, but it is now safe to say that
Miss Brandon has not eloped.
The morning call., 1894-06-29
NO HOPE IN LIFE.
j. j. Reilly Prefers Death by the
Gas Route.


Gas Route.
j. J. Reilly, photographer. who has re-
Gently been living at the Pioneer House,
corner of Fourth and Mission streets, is
lowering between life and death at the
Receiving Hospital A strong smell of
gas was detected coming from his room
yesterday afternoon, and when the door
was burst open he was found in bed un-
conscious. The gas was turned on FULL
He was promptly taken to the hospital in
the patrol wagon.
a letter addressed to the Coroner, which
was found in his room, shows that he had
contemplated suicide for some days. 1t Is
dated June "a. and is as follows:
To all whom it may concern: This is 10 certify
that l, j. j. Reilly, am tired of this life and so
close up my accounts with all humanity on this
earth. My reasons for doing so are: First, l
am 90 years old; have been disabled in the
war OF the Rebellion. Second, [ am out OF
money and can find no work, so life to me ia
not worth living for. What are the few days.
weeks, months or years which might be ahead
OF me? am of no good TO any one, neither to
myself. and why should l allow myself to suf-
ter and go hungry? No, l Will never do IT,
ana as see the country is in very bad con-
dltion, ana the Government is rotten, and it is
only bloodshed that will purify It.
delivered to Oscar Foss, at S41 Mission street.
who know VIII forward it TO my son as l have
Qlrecled him TO do. l also request that my
body be given TO the DIR. Toland Medical Col
lege, as am afflicted with liver and olher trou-
bles, which may be OF use to the medical men.
As claim man should know and should be al
himself L claim this privilege. SO good-by TO
all my acquantanceS. j. j. REILLY.
Z. S.-My business Is all settled and L am in
my rlght mind as much as / ever was. L am no
drunkard and know what I am doing. And ali
the things L want sent to MIR. Foss is packed
Ia my trunk. l draw no more pension from
Uncle Sam. Only my trunk sent To Mr., Foss,
other things In my room thrown out.
j. j. REILLY
Reilly formerly lived in Marysville. an d
was divorced from his wife there some
years ago. He had paid his bill at the
Pioneer House up to yesterday. On his
table were also found a letter addressed TO
Mr.: Foss and an envelope containing S5 on
Mr. FOss as il is his money!"
The morning call., 1894-06-29
A New Republican Club.

The Estee Independent Republican Club
was organized last evening in the Thirty
fourth Assembly District at the corner of
Eleventh and Natoma streets. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: President,
William G. Rasch; vice. e-presidents-Fred
w. Frank, Mark Ettling and j. Ford; sec
retary, Joseph Mallon; executive com
mittee-H. G. Frank. Henry White, j. II.
Mailer, William c. Raisch, Joseph NAL
Ion; treasurer, Frank Dumont; sergeant
alarms. S. jackson. One hundred and
twenty-seven members signed the roll.
Addresses were made raiifyiDg the
nominations made by the Republican State
convention held at Sacramento by j. J..
Moran, j. A. Becxey, Phil Rodgers and
others. The club then indorsed Phil
Rodgers for Assemblyman of the Thirty
fourth District
The morning call., 1894-06-29
Turn Verein Officials.

The San Francisco Turn Verein has
elected the following officers: President,
Louis Markus; vice president, G. A.
frost; recording secretary, II. Stieber
corresponding secretary, III. Dunk; treas
urer, II. PlanZ; financier, r. Muller; first
librarian, Aug Mager; second librarian,
NJ. Arnold; first leader, A. Furth; second
leader. Theo PlaDz; sergeant-at-arms. ii.
FrauZen Jr.; trustees-J. Simmer, Il.
FrauZen Sr
The morning call., 1894-06-29
PERSONAL NOTES.

A former San Franciscan has been the
recipient of Federal honor in Denver.
The person is j. j. Cronan, just appointed
Chief Deputy Marshal by Senator Israel.
Mr.. Cronan had been secretary of the
Greystone Club In Denver for several
years.
Mrs. Mary BILLION. for many years a
well-known teacher in this city, returned
yesterday from San Diego for few days
sojourn with her friends, the family of
Mrs. /. ID. Thompson. Mrs. Billoon is the
sister of ID. o. Mccarthy. a prominent
newspaper man of the Palm City, and has
been residing with him for some time past.
The morning call., 1894-06-29
Sneak Thieves at Work.

Two well-dressed sneak thieves are
working tailors' shops and secondhand
stores and have so far escaped arrest. One
of them engages the proprietor in conyer-
sation while the other sneaks off with any,
thing handy. On Monday they got away
with three pairs of pants from the second
hand store, 119 Fourth street, and 81
worth of clotn from W. Wankowskrs
shop, 8 Post street. John Bacigalupi. re-
spectacle young fellow, was arrested on
Tuesday by Policeman Nettleton on sus-
picion of being one of the thieves, but was
released from custody few hours after
ward.
The morning call., 1894-06-29
A Barkeeper's Plight.

Charles Lee, who says he is barkeeper
from Arizona out Of job. was arrested
at an early hour yesterday morning on
Market street. near Stockton, by Police
man Davis. lie was drunk and was stand
ing in the doorway of a store. Davis took
him to the City Prison, and on being
searched a pair of wire pliers, button
hook Strengthened Out, four small files and
sumo keys were found in his pockets. He
was charged with attempted burglary, but
strenuously denies it.
The morning call., 1894-06-29
Echoes of the Eaira

AT the Kinetoscopic and Phonograph Arcade,
o44 Market ST.. can daily be heard and seen a
most interesting and amusing collection OF NOV
ing pictures, music, speeches. recitations and
masterpieces OF the "speler's" art which have
been taken and selected by Mr.. Peter BachigaI-
lupi, the proprietor. The Midway PIaisanee m ay
pass away but its choicest gems will be preserved
TO the phonograph
The morning call., 1894-06-29
Powder Burns.

Boys ere already beginning the celebra-
tion of the glorious Fourth and the sur
geons at the Receiving Hospital are over
hauling their instruments. Yesterday Mrs
Burns, 80 Lily avenue. took her boy
Andrew to the hospital with his face COW
cred with powder burns. He was looking
too closely at firecracker which he
thought had not ignited, but it had.
The morning call., 1894-06-29
A Ratification Meeting.

The members Of the Panhandle Political
and Social Club held meeting last night
to ratify the nominations made at the Re-
publican State convention. Speeches
were made by President Carr, f. P.
Adams, ID. j. Hayes, G. C. Morris and
others. Forty new members were added
to the roll.
The morning call., 1894-06-29
The Fire Record

An unoccupied building on Seventh
street owned by w. Richter was set on
fire by rocket early yesterday morning.
The roof was badly damaged. Estimated
loss Sl50
The morning call., 1894-06-29
On Your Wav to the Fair

Stop at Market and Tenth sts., and see
the panorama of Yosemite Valley. Open
this week from 9 A. NJ. to 80 P. M. Ad-
miaeiOu 05a
The morning call., 1894-06-29

The Victoria lily of Guiana has circu-
lar leaf from six to twelve feet in diane
ter. 1t is turned up at the edge like a tray
and can support, according to its size, from
100 to 800 pounds.
The morning call., 1894-06-29
Society Notes.

California Chapter. Order of the Eastern
Star, will give a midsummer party this
evening at Laurel Hall, 80 O'Farrell
street,
The morning call., 1894-06-29
Only Ten Cents.

That is what you will have to pay for a
portfolio of Picturesque California" /"
You never got greater value for your
money.
The morning call., 1894-06-29
TO CUT SALARIES.

Sci1oolteachers Are tn
Suffer.
HYDE'S REPORT IS ADOPTED
Every Primary Idea Trainer
Gets 1t.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-12-30

Entered at the Post-offiee at Pine Bluff, Ark, as second-class mail matter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-12-30
A Wonderful Mirage.

The people of Belleyille, a littlo will lage of l50 inhabitants situated on the St Lawrence river nearly 300 miles from Montreal, were recently surprised by beautiful mirage which hung over the town for nearly an hour. It was the image of six story brick building and was so clear cut and we'll defined that tho color of tho bricks and mortar could be plainly distinguished. Everybody in tho little village gathered on the river bank and watched the beautiful vision as it slowly faded away to the north ward. Whether the original of the mirage is a building situated i'll Mon- treal, Quebec or some city of New York state has not yet been determined and probably never will be. owing to the de- lusive character of such phenomena. - St. Louis Republic.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-12-30
4. B. THOMAS &C().

merchant to keep before the public his name, his place of business and his wares, without causing them ans noyance. As a part of the news of the day, he announces to the peo= pie generally the articles he has to sell, their prices and where they arc on sale. He does not ring the door bells of peoples houses to thrust in unsought and uudesired circulars soliciting buyers for his goods, but puts his advertisements in the GUS tomary business directory, which is a newspaper There they are in their appropriate place, and are re spected accordingly.
 "This is q great opportunity en- ioyed by the trade because of the de velopment of the modern newspaper. It brings the merchant and his business before the whole public and gives to both the consequent distinction. The circumstance that the trade of houses which advertise the most largely and persistently in the newspapers is always great est, proves that the public are in- terested in such announcements Gs when they are put in. the vehicle to which society .sow naturally looks for the information.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-12-30
PAINTED AND DYED.
Such Are the Arab Girls Before They En-
 ter the IIarem.

Such Are the Arab Girls Before They En-
 ter the Ifarem.
 Arab girls before they enter the harem and tale the veil are a curious sight to behold. Their bodies and faces are dyed a bright yellow with turmeric. On this ground they paint black lines with an timony over their eyes. Tire fashiona- bio color for tho nose is rcd Green spots adorn tho checks, and the general aspect is grotesque beyond description.
 My wife tells mo that tho bellcs in the sultan's harem are also painted in this fashion, and that they also paint gloves on their hands and shoes on their feet, and thus bedizened hope to secure tho affections of their lords. At Shief the men would not allow my wife to ap. proach or hold any intercourse with the Arab women. using opprobrious epithets when she tried to make friendly over lures. with the quaint result that when ever Mrs. Bent advanced toward q group of gazing females they fled precipitate- ly, like flock of sheep before collie dog. These women wear their dresses high i'll front, showing their yellow legs above the knee, and long behind They are of deep blue cotton, decorated with fine embroidery and patches of yellow and rcd sewed on i'll pattern.
 It is the universal female dress ill Hadramut and looks as if the fashion had not changed since the days when Hazarmayeth, the patriarch, settled in this valley and gave it it's namo (Gene- sis X, 2S). The tall, tapering straw hat worn by theso women when ill tho fields contributes, with tho mask, to make tho Hadrann females as externally repulsiye as the most jealous of husbands could desire Nineteenth Century.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-12-30
THE CIRCULAR 4yJlIS4NCE

Apropos the annual practice of d number of New York merchants and dealers in sending out through the mails every Christmas circulars so- liciting customers for their wares and holiday goods, the New York Sun makes a few comments on the sscircular nuisance" which are de- serving of the consideration of all enterprising business men who de sire to ascertain the best avenue for reaching the trade Under the head of "The Circular Nuisance the Sun proceeds to point out the folly and worthlessness of such d prac- tice. s'These circulars come along with multitude of others begging for charitable contributions. says the Sun. ''so that of the two the chief part of every mans mail is made up As soon as their eharac ter is discovered they are, as mat ter of course, tossed into the waste basket. Their sending is regarded as an impertinent intrusion, like the visit of an importunatc peddler. Usually, therefore, they do more harm than good to the dealer who spends so much money i'll getting them up and paying their way through the postoffice. The only circulars offering articles for sale which justify the expenditure on them, and which can be sent out with no danger of provoking resent ment against them as a nuisance, are the few which contain special in- forfnatlot. specially desired by the people who receive them. 7
 The proper place for such ad-
 yer tlsements, continues the .Suu.
 sls sin .a: newspaper. one. of whose znost impertaat functions is that of
 : buslnsss directory. It enables the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-12-30
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CASH STORE.

Bib Tins Tomatoes ... ~...25 Bib California Pie Peaches ........ .....-13 Bib California Pie Apricots ........+.1 B
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-12-30
LARGEST DAILY CIiY CIRCULATION,
GLADSTONE celebrated his 85th birthday yesterday.

MR. J. II. PAGE, late of the Der mott McuJator, has been appointed to position in the Government printing office by Congressman Little. During the late contest Mr. Page was an ardent supporter of Judge Little, and has now received his just reward.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-12-30

Popcorn pops because the essential oil i'll tho corn is converted into gas by heat, and thus all explosion occurs which tears the kernel open and causes sin gular inversion of its contents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-12-30

IN the death of Col. zeb Ward, which occurred yesterday, Little Rock and the State lose one of their best citizens. Col. Ward was a progressive and enterprising citi- zen, and his best efforts were always put forward in the upbuilding of his citv and State.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-12-30
Not Permanent.

.'Timmins says he is welded to his art. y
 'You don't sayl It is wonder to me that he doesn't sue for divorce on the ground of nonsupport. "-Cincinnati Tribune.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-12-30

The outer layers of tho alligator s skin are said to contain large percentage of silica; hence the hardness of the ani- nlal's hide.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-20
THE CITY COUNCIL.
AN IMPORTANT MEETING LAST
 NIGHT.
Attorney Bridgea Informs the Council That the Receiver for the Water z# Company VIII Demand
 Back Pay.

The City Council met last night in regular session, Mayor Bell presiding and all the Aldermen present except Aldermen Galbraith and Saunders.
 City Clerk Bloom read the minutes of the last meeting, after which the following proceedings were had, to- wit:
 The Water and Light committee reported that there was still an in- adequate supply of water.
 Alderman Goza reported that the firemen copld not realize on their scrip and that they were dissatisfied and could not work without pay. It was moved and carried that the Mayor be authorized to issue a call for a mass meeting of citizens to dis cuss the question of disbanding the fire department.
 A report was made by special committee appointed to have tests made of the water as furnished the citizens by the water company. The report of the analyst stated that the water showed traces oi vegetable matter and that it was mixed, being both well and river water, but the water was pure and not injurious in any way. The analysis was made by Mir. J. NJ. Anderson. The report further stated that the most serious complaint at present was the in- adequate supply.
 An ordinance was passed regulat- ing the keeping and storage of ex- plosives ill the city limits
 Attorney Bridges informed the Council that James NJ. Clifford, of New York, had been appointed Re ceiver of the Water & Light Company by Judge Caldwell, and that the bills against the city would be presented on the list of December for all amounts due.
 There being, no further business, the Council adjourned.