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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-24
NINE POUNDS OF OPIUM SEIZED.
Mrs. Morrison and Her Little Daughter ar.
rested at Port Townsend,
WASHINGTON

PORT TOWNSEND, WASH, Nov. 3d.
What is probably the first seizure at this
port since the Wilson bill knocked the
profit off smuggling was made to-day by
inspector Chris Miller aboard the Sehome,
on the trip of that vessel from Victoria to
this port.
The prisoner who will have to answer for
attempting to defraud the United States
is Mrs. Morrison. Her little daughter,
young in years but old in wickedness, was
also taken along with the mother. For
some time past Mrs. Morrison has been
making regular trips to the other side, but
it was only recently that suspicion was at
tracted toward her.
Miller found SIX pounds of opium in a
package carried by Mrs. Morrison. Upon
the child's person another pound was
found, Later two pounds more were
found among their effects, making the
total seizure nine pounds.
The woman and child and the telltale
opium were taken to the custom house,
and afterward Commissioner Swan had
placed Mrs. Morrison in $500 bonds. Mrs.
Morrison went to Victoria on the Rosalle
this morning accompanied by the child,
and her immediate return attracted the
attention which resulted in her arrest.
She is the daughter of Richard Dick, one
of Clallam County's most respected and
wealthy farmers.
Her husband, who was plasterer in the
boom DAYS, left here some time age. and
has not since been heard from. The 10
year-old son of the prisoner is now on
parole from the court with his grand
father, having been convicted Of highway
robbery perpetuated upon the seven-year-
old son OF Israel Katz Of this place.
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from Ohio with a record, as promoter, of
accomplishing everything he undertook.
After purchasing ranch and building a
beautiful home, as mere matter OF ha Bit
he began looking about him and investi-
eating the undeveloped resources of Fresno
County. He became interested in the
pool, and undertook what seemed the her
culean task of damming the river. He has
accomplished his object, and in one week
more the San Joaquin River will change
it's course near old Fort Millerton, and run
through a new channel chiseled out of the
solid granite rock.
= No sooner was this task, now so near it's
accom- plishment, well under way, than
the captain became interested in the oil
region in what is known as the West
Side, and he has undertaken to drill three
deep wells to test the country for oil. The
surface indications are of the best, and de-
velopment is already under way. A train
OF six-horse wagons carried machinery
and casing to the scene of proposed opera
tons, and boring has commenced. Last
week an old Pennsylvania oil man inves-
tigated the field and predicted a bigger
and better yield than that developed at
Los Angeles. The surface oil has been
found to be of a superior quality.
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finish its testimony in rebuttal by Monday
night, and that the case will go to the jury
on Tuesday,
R0BBERIES At MILL VALLEY.
Clothing and Money Stolen From Private
House and Grain From the
Rdiknoad Cars,

MILL VALLEY, CAL, Nov. 23.-This
town is greatly excited over two robberies
that were committed last night. A house
owned by John Bettencourt, near Mill
wood, was entered in the absence of the
OCCUPANTS.
The thieves took numerous small articles
and trunk containing clothes and $75 in
money. The clothing was found scattered
over the hill in the rear of the house, but
the money was not recovered.
The other theft was of sack of grain
from one of the f1atcars standing near the
railroad station. The thieves carried the
sack across the creek for distance
of 200 feet. During this time they were
watched by two men, who Immediately
gave chase.
The robbers dropped the sack and made
their escape, but they were recognized.
One of them goes under the name of
Franklin and the other is George Scott,
usually called "Scotty" worthless char
acter who has been hanging around town
for about two years.
The men VINO discovered them aban-
doned the chase and went to the office of
the Justice of the Peace to swear out war
rants for their arrest. While they were at
the Justices office Franklin and Scotty re-
turned and made off with the sack of
grain.
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Tracklaying Will Be Completed
by the End of This
Week.
CAUSE FOR THANKSGIVING.
Stockton Given Abundant Reason to
Rejoice Upon the Coming
Holiday.

STOCKTON, CAL, Nov. 23.-Superin-
tendent of Construction Wilbur of the San
Joaquin Valley road stated this evening
that Grant Bros. had practically COM
pleted the grade to the Stanislaus River,
and that the finishing touches would all be
put upon the line by Tuesday, if rain did
not interfere.
The tracklayers are now within four
miles of the river or about twentv-one
miles from Stockton. Before the close Of
next week the line to the bridge will have
been completed.
The work on the bridge is progressing at
a rapid rate. A portion OF the iron work
is now being placed together in the Nor
mon Channel material-yards, and will be
ready for transportation to the river soon.
By the time it arrives the supports will be
in position, and the bridge will be finished
before the high waters. Enough ties are
now placed to complete the line to the
river.
The particular thing for which the
people If Stockton will be thankful on
Thursday will be the completion of the
first section Of the great competing rail-
road
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STOCK TON BRIBERY CASE,
Architect Rushforth Tells of
Money Having Been Paid
to Brown.
Testimony Against the Accused Given
by Bulson, the Alleged
Go.BetWeen.

STOCKTON, CAL, Nov. 23.-The jury to
try James Brown, chairman of the Board
of Supervisors of San Joaquin County, on
the charge of having accepted bride in
connection with the adoption of Architect
Rushforth's plans for the new County
Hospital, was completed this morning and
the taking of testimony begun. The al
legged fact of how the $1,000 was divided be-
tween C. w. Ward, superintendent of the
institution, DR.. C. H. Bulson, the physi-
clan, ana Mr.. Brown, were brought out
pretty thoroughly at the trials, at which
Ward was convicted, and Browns first
trial, in which the jury disagreed.
On the stand to-day Rushforth told of
the payment of the money under the inn
preston that it was necessary TO secure
the adoption of the plans. From the testi-
mony it appeared that Bulson acted as q
go-between for Ward.
Buson went upon the stand and gave
States evidence, the indictment against
him for participation in the affair having
been dismissed in consideration of his do
ing this.
He outlined the story freely, sparing
himself. An effort by ex-Judge Swimmer
ton, the defendants counsel, TO secure an
order from the court compelling District
Attorney Nutter to produce the CORE
spondence between himself and Bulson
failed, the court holding that Mr.. Nutter,
as an officer of the county, could not be
compelled to divulge the secrets OF his
office.
c. w. Ward, the third member of the
trio, who is under conviction for his part
in the affair, and whose appeal from ten
years sentence is now pending in the
Supreme Court. also gave his testimony.
The defense is evidently fighting against
great odds. and the friends of Mr.. Brown
seem to hope only for hung jury. The
trial will be resumed Monday morning.
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NEW DISCOVERY At LICK.
Mr.. Brooks of New York Adds
Another Comet to the
List.
An Aerial Wanderer Now Traversing
Space in the Constellation
Hydra.

SAN JOSE, Call, Nov. 23.-For the
third time within three months the pow
erful refiectors at the Lick Observatory
have given to the astronomers knowledge
of the existence of comet before I'M
known. Following the discovery, week
ago, of Perrine's comet, named after the
scientist who first announced its appear
ance, Mr.. Brooks of New York yesterday
added to the list an aerial wanderer,
which will take his name.
The Brooks comet is quite large, without
a tail, but is not visible to the naked eye.
1t is now in the constellation Hydra,
moving rapidly northward at the rate of
four degrees per day. Professor Campbell
finds that the spectrum is of the usual
type, showing the presence of incandes-
cent nitrogen and carbon.
Perrine's comet has been observed here
by Professor Aitken every morning, ex-
cept Monday, since the discovery. The
tail at the present time is increasing in
length at the rate of about 1000, 900 miles
per day. With the aid of photogra phi
taken by Mr.. Cotton this morning the COM
puted length of the visible tail was found
to be at least 10, 100000 miles.
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Distribution of Miller & Lux Prop.
erty to Be Made by Three
Commissioners.
PoTTER's DEFENSE CLOSED
His Attorneys Announce That They
Will Submit Their Case With.
out Argument.

REDWOOD CITY, CAL, Nov. 23.-"We
rest, your Honor. We are willing to sub
nit the case without argument.
That was the point reached by the de-
Tense for Jesse Potter in Judge Bucks
court to-day. The one brilliant play OF
the whole trial was when Henry Miller,
who arrived in Redwood City from San
Francisco on the noon train with his at
torneys, w. F. Herrin and ex-Judge Eugene
CARRIER, was presented by Potter's attor-
neys with form of agreement for the
immediate settlement of all the Miller d
Lux property.
evil you sign it?" asked Mr.. Pillsbury.
Eyes, if my attorneys say SO" replied
Miller.
You can sign it, Mr.. Miller, if you
wish" said Attorney Herrin. And, lean
ing over on the Judges rostrum, and
without leaving the witness stand, Henry
Miller signed his name, agreeing to dis
tribute property valued at between $4o,-
600, 900 and $50, 100000.
The precious document was Immediately
offered in evidence, Mr.. Miller attested his
signature to the court clerk and copies
were served upon the contesting attorneys.
1--WE rest, your honor" said Mr.. Pills
bury.
But there were other details to be
Strengthened out by the prosecution and
the trial went on until about $50 O clock in
the afternoon.
The agreement signed by Henry Miller
covers eighteen closely typewriter pages.
1t provides for the appointment of three
commissioners to divide oil the property.
One commissioner to be appointed by the
plaintiffs, one by the defendants and a
third, if not agreed upon by the other two,
to be selected by the Judge of the court in
| which the action is pending, or by the Judge
of the Superior Court of San Mateo County.
| The division is to include land, personal
| property, water rights, good will, etc. Ii
all concerned do not agree to division as
| made by commissioners, then they may
! bid for choice.
| During the day several witnesses were
called to prove Jesse Potter's business
| ability, their general testimony being that
Potter was keen, careful, good trader, and
that he did not drink to On extent that in
capacitated him from attending to the ex-
tensive affairs of Miller & Lux.
After all the scattering details of the
trial had been cleared UP, Attorney Pills
bury offered to submit the case without
argument, but Mr.. Delmas thought it best
not to be too hasty and an adjournment
was taken until Tuesday, December 3,
when the case will be argued.
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FOUR NEW RECORDS,
Cyclers Make Fast Time
on the Los Angeles
Track.
MURPHY'S GREAT RIDE.
Four Circuits Of a Quarter.Mile
Course Covered in
2:0I as.
HANDICAP WON BY CROMWELL.
Wells of San Francisco Beats the
Eastern Cracks Over a Short
Distance.
HANDICAP WON BY CROMWELL

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Nov. 23.-There
was large crowd at Athletic Park to-day
to witness the last days races of the L. A.
w. National Circuit meeting. A splendid
days sport was the result. and several
worlds records for a quarter-mile track
were broken. Little Crimson Rim" Knip
established the Juvenile quarter-mile
record at IA 4-5 c.. M. Murphy, paced by
Ulbricht and Hatton, in mile race
against time, amid loud cheers and APP
plause from the spectators crossed the
tape in 2:01 4-5, breaking two worlds
records, making the half mile in :56 As
and lowering Harris record on the Pitts
burg track by % seconds. In the mile
race for winners of class A races, McFar-
land established new record of 2:1O.
In the five-mile handicap Ruess fell and
brought down Weaver, Cox and Taylor.
Taylor untangled his wheel and continued
the race, but the other machines were too
badly crippled for their riders to go ahead.
One of the pretty features of to-day's
meet was the fancy riding of five-year-oId
Dorothy French. The day was favorable
for fast time, the sky being slightly
clouded, and scarcely any wind was notice
L
pheum Theater tonight.
The next meet will take place at Santa
Ana and some Of the Eastern riders will
remain to attend the opening OF the Pasa-
dena track, which will take place on New
Years day.
Quarter mile, open, class B-First heat won
by C. NJ. Murphy, w. A. Ferrar second, F. E.
Shefski third. Time, :33 As.
Second heat, won by w. NJ. Randall Fl. E.
McCrea second, F. G. Lacy third. Time, :33 s..
Third heat, won by C. s. Wells, E. Ulbricht
second, P. Kitchen third Time, "a.
Fourth heat, won by J. NJ. Campbell. Time,
40.
Final heat, won by Wells of San Francisco,
Murphy of New York second, Randall of
Rochester third. Time, "a 3-5.
Five-mile handicap, class A. won by Harry
Cromwell, $50 yards; Yeoman of Los Angeles,
225 yards, second; Vaughn of San Diego. 1875
yards, third. Time, IL 80 Is. Scratch mans
time, II 40
Mile, class winners race, only winner OF
first place during the meet eligible, won by F..
Mcfarland of San Jose, Freeman OF San Fran
cisco second, YeomaE third. Time, 2.1O 4-5,
worlds record for quarter-mile track.
Mile, unpaced record, class B, won by E.
Ulbricht, 2:IS; w. w. Hatton, 2 10, second; II.
E. McCrea, 2;19 1-5, third.
Quarter mile, juvenile, won by Little Knip,
"Spot'' Spooner of Chicago second. Time,
TIA As.
Mile, class B winners, won by Murphy, Wells
second, Ulbricht third. Time, 22S 3-5.
Mile against time, paced by Ulbricht and
Hatton on Rambler tandem, by G. NJ Murphy
of New York, made in 2 01 As, worlds record
for quarter-mile track.
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WOE OF A CIRCUS RIDER,
Lottie Waters Turns On the
Gas in Her Cell in San
Jose Jail.
The Young Woman Had Been Com.
mitted to Prison at Her Own
Request.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Nov. 23.-Lottie Wat
ers, young girl who has figured rather
prominently in police circles of late, at
tempted suicide in the City Prison last
night by turning on the gas in her cell
and shutting up all avenues of escape.
She was discovered in time and the gas
turned OFF. The girl is being held at her
own request until the arrival of her father
from Bonny Doone, Santa Cruz County.
She was previously circus rider, but dis
sipation has affected her mind. She at
tempted suicide once before while serving
a twenty days sentence.
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TO THE GOLOF|ELD MINES,
A Proposed Extension of the
Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa
City Road.
California Capitalists lat the Head of
Terminal Railway Scheme
in Arizona,

PHOENIX, ARR, Nov. 23.-The Phoenix,
Tempe and Mesa City Railroad, ten
mile branch of the Phoenix and Maricopa
Railroad, runs from where the greater
road taps Tempe to Mesa City. wealthy
community settled by Mormons, who
came here from Utah about twenty years
ago. The country through which the road
runs is one of the richest sections OF the
Salt River Valley. and although this much
of it will fill one of the most urgent needs
of this section, work will be continued I'M
til it reaches the Goldfield mining camps,
a distance of about twenty miles from the
present terminus.
1t was about two years ago that the peo-
pie of the three cities and of this section OF
the Salt River Valley came to the conclu-
sion that this road was urgently needed.
T he interests of Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa
City are identical, rs the business men of
these three towns derive their trade from
this section of the Salt River Valley.
AS soon as this conclusion was reached
the Chamber of Commerce of Phoenix took
up the matter, as did the business men and
farmers generally. A year was spent in
discussing ways and means and agitating
the question, during which time all sorts
ABSURD plans anu SCnculeS
were preached. Railroad promoters from
all over the country were invited to visit
and look over the ground. Many COM
piled, but no decision being reached, it
began to look as though the citizens would
have to build the line by popular subscrip-
ton.
About the time that this came to be a
foregone conclusion and an accepted fact,
n. X. Masten, one of CALIFORNIA; most
prominent railroad promoters, was inter
ested in the project. After looking over
the ground he decided that the proposed
road was not only feasible, but would
be paying investment. Return
ing to California, he in turn inter
ested Francis Cutting and Sydney Smith,
who came. saw and were conquered. They,
after reaching the same conclusion as had
Mr.. Masten, decided to build a road, and
in June of this year surveying party was
organized and sent over the route. I'M
mediately after them o construction gang
was sent under the superintendency of G.
H. Honshell, who pushed the road to a
rapid completion, the entire cost aggre-
eating over $50, 900.
Mr.. Honshel has quite reputation as
railroad builder. IT was he VINO built
the Maricopa and Phoenix. being after
ward elected to the general superintend-
ent's desk. He will occupy the same posi-
ton with the Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa
City Railroad.
The officers of the new road are: Presi-
dent, n. K. Masten; vice-president, Fran
els Cutting; secretary and treasurer, +. l.
Kendall all of San Francisco.
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MILL VALLEY SCHOOL.
An Effort HfU Be Made to Keep 1t Coin.
This Wi1tter.


MILL VALLEY, CAL, Nov. 23.-The
publication in THE CALL that the Mill
Valley school would have to close unless
funds are forthcoming has called
forth a ready response from Mill
Valleys citizens. A number have come
forward and subscribed various sums
and the Improvement Club has decided to
take the matter in charge and in some
way raise the amount necessary to keep
the institution open during the winter.
Secretary Fottrell said that some means
would be devised by which it would be
possible TO keep the school open. A sug-
gestion to give public entertainment has
been made, and will probably be carried
through, as the people of Mill Valley fully
realize the benefits of the school. a spe-
cial tax is levied for school purposes, and
an investigation will Immediately be begun
to learn where the trouble lies, as funds
sufficient to run the school for year were
supposed to have been on hand.
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On the Eastern Tracks.

LEXINGTON, KY, Nov. 23.-Six furlongs,
Major Tom won, Mary Keene second, Major
Dripps third. Time, 1:18H.
One and quarter miles, LIE Banjo won
Tupto second, Rasper third. Time, 2:1S1a.
One mile, Probasco won, La Moore second
Sunburst third. Time, :4612.
six furlongs, Gladys Lee won, Mai Marian
second Hawthorne Belle third. Time, 1:1S.
Five furlongs, Garland Bar won. La Wanda
second Ida Wagner third. Time, 1:04L.
BALTIMORE, MD, Nov. 23.-Five furlongs
Bessie Abbott won, Medica second, Airline third
Time, L :03.
One mile, Mack Briggs won, Defender second
Ladylike third. Time, 1 :443l.
Five furlongs, Helen Nichols won, Tom Hard
ing second, Ameer third. Time, :02.
One and a quarter miles, Maurice won, In
tegrity second, Augusta Belle third. Time
2:12.
Six furlongs, Septuor won, Fifield second
Whippany third. Time, ICY.
one mile, Mckee won, Intermission second
Marshall third. Time, 1:43H.
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SANTA BARBAHA GRAND JURY.

Rock Pile for County Prisoners aud
Other Recommendations Suggested.
SANTA BARBARA, CAL. Nov. 23-The
Grand Jury to-day rendered its report.
The management of the County Hospital
and Poorhouse Is warmly commended and
certain necessary Improvements are recon-
mended. The Courthouse and grounds are
declared in good condition, the jail is de-
clared inadequate in size for the number of
prisoners confined in it, and the Sheriff is
asked to notify the Federal authorities to
send no more United States prisoners here
until the accommodations are extended.
1t is recommended that the Hall of Rec
ords be made more secure against possible
depredations by the addition of brass or
steel bars outside all of the windows. The
county authorities are urged to take more
care about enforcing the law relating to
the carrying of concealed weapons.
The Recommendation is distinctly and
forcibly made: That all able-bodied men
confined in the County Jail be put to work
upon the roads and streets when the
weather will permit, and that rock pile
be established for their entertainment at
other times
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SAN JOAQUIN RIVER GOLD,
Captain Barrett's Bonanza Pool
Drained by Damming
the Stream.
The Course of the Waterway to Be
Diverted and Development
Work Commenced.

SELMA, Call, Nov. 23.-The people of
Selma, especially those who are sufficiently
broad minded to be interested in the de-
velopment of Fresno County, are greatly
exercised as to the contents of the pool in
the San Joaquin River at the mouth of
Fine Gold Gulch, and in Captain Frank
Barrett's success in his operations there.
1t has always been held by miners that
this pool held bonanza; but every one
was sAeptical as TO the feasibility of dam
ming the river, though no one doubts
there is rich deposit of gold in the pool.
Captain Barrett came here two years ago
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RAILROAD FORECLOSURE.

Judge Hanford Signs a Decree against
Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern.
SEATTLE, WASH, Nov. 3d. = United
States District Judge Hanford has signed
decree of foreclosure against the Seattle,
Lake Shore and Eastern Railway naming
February 3, 1896. as the final date of re.
demption for the decree. BY this action
the destiny of the road is fixed, as it is cut
loose from the Northern Pacific and made
q separate line. The amount against the
property is about 6,500,O00.
Foreclosure proceedings were instituted
at the instance of the Union Trust Com
pany of New York.
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.Racfna at -Ne,p Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Nov. 23.-Over
1000 people attended the opening days
races at the Crescent City Jockey Club.
Six furlongs, Queen Bess won, Chattanooga
second, Hi Henry third. Time. IS.
Five and q half furlongs, Nicholas won,
Souffe second, Panout third. Time, l :O41a.
Seven furlongs, Tom Sayre won, Lucy Bell
second, Miss Young third. Time, :2S1S
One mile and twenty yards, Buckwa won,
Dockstader second, Eagle Bird third. Time,
1 49,.
One and one-eighth miles, selling, Red Cap
won, King Mac second, Pulitzer third. Time,
I ~
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Testeru Baseball Led0Ne.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Nov. 23.-The Western
Baseball League managers closed their
meeting late this evening. A resolution
introduced by Comiskey of st. Paul. pre-
venting the National League from draft
ing a player from the Western League,
and then leasing him to another Western
League team was adopted. Under the
terms, when the National League drafts
player and wishes TO loan him, it must be
to the club from which ne has been taken.
A settlement was made with Manager Ell
lis of the Grand Rapids team, which was
dropped, but the terms were not given out.