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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-26
MR. DEUPREY POINTS TO PASTOR GIBSON

of the lecture, and they are unlike those
taken by any other student present"
1t was after o'clock when Durrant
reached Emmanuel Church. Then he
went to work to fix the sun burners. Mr..
Deuprey detailed at great length just
how Durrant fixed the sun burners
After Durrant left the church. on his
way home, he met lady and conversed
with her concerning the evil effects of the
gas he had been overcome by in the
church.
Then Mr.. Deuprey went outside of the
evidence and pointed the finger of suspi-
clon, in most dramatic manner, at the pas
tor of Emmanuel Church.
The chisel marks on the belfry door
fitted the chisel found in Pastor Gibson's
tool chest, and the letters on the wrapper
around the rings were like the letters in
the pastors address book. There was only
suspicion against Durrant, he said, and
an equally strong even a stronger suspi-
cion against Pastor Gibson.
Last of all Durrant's good character up
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-26
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-26
The Senior Counsel for the
Defense Makes Dra-
matte Speech.
AN ALIB1 FOR THE PRISONER.
Mrs. Durrant Says Theodore Wore
Dark Trousers-Durrant May
Testify.
THE DURRANT TRIAL IN A MINUTE-THE


THE DURRANT TRIAL IN A MINUTE-THE
DEFENSE.
Mr.. Deuprey made his opening statement for
the defense in the case of Theodore Durrant,
charged with the murder of Blanche Lamont,
yesterday morning, and at its conclusion the
mother of the defendant took the witness
stand
Prior to this three of the peoples witnesses
Deputy Coroner Hallett, Detective Gibson and
Mrs. Leak-were briefly cross-examined.
In his speech Mr.. Deuprey claimed a COM
plete alibi for Durrant,, and said that Dr.
Cheney would testify that the defendant was
present at his lecture at the Cooper Medical
College on the afternoon of April 3.
Mr.. Deuprey said he would attack the char
acter of some of the peoples witnesses. He
said further that the suspicion was stronger
against Pastor Gibson than against the pris-
oner. He intimated that the defendant might
himself take the stand.
Mrs. Durrant told some of the family history.
She said Theodore was born at Toronto, Can
ada, and that his sister, Maud, was at present
studying in Berlin. He had always been a
regular church attendant. When he left the
house on the morning OF the Sd he was dressed
all in q dark suit of clothes, she said
Sergeant Reynolds was the next witness.
He told about finding the chisel in the toolbox
in Pastor Gibson's study, and said the chisel
ullSl Inc LldIAS Ol Tie JdllD VI VIC NOO4
ing to the belfry. He was still on the stand
when court adjourned till this morning.
NOTE TO THE READER.-If you wish only to
know what was actually accomplished in the
Durrant case yesterday the foregoing summary
will give you that information. If, however,
it is your desire to learn the particulars of this
interesting trial you will find subioined a
clear, succinct, impartial account OF all i'm
-.
the offensive details be admitted. They are
not essential to an intelligent understanding
OF the progress OF the case, and will be accorded
no place in these columns.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-26
THE AFTERNOON SESSION.

Testimony About the ChiseI That
Was Found In the Pastors
Study-Durrant'S Clothes.
In the afternoon Mr.. Dickinson pro-
ceeded with the main examination of Mrs
Durrant. She said the defendant was a
graduate of Lincoln High School and SUBJ
sequently of the Polytechnic School.
From this point Mr.. Dickinson led the
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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-17
LADIES' OPINIONS DIFFER.
Mrs. Hannah T. Orr Has Mrs. e. II,
Rutherford, Real Estate and
Mining Agent, Arrested.
She Alleges That Mining Stock Given
Her as Security for Loan Is
Worthless.

Mrs. H. NJ. Rutherford, real estate and
mining agent, was arrested yesterday after
noon on warrant charging her with
obtaining money by false pretenses.
The complaining witness is Mrs. Hannah
T. Orr, 500 Twenty-fourth street. She
alleges that few weeks ago Mrs. Ruther-
ford went to her, representing that her
friend, Mrs. G. Parsons, 213 Franklin
street, had sent her to borrow 500, at the
same time stating that Mrs. Parsons would
have advanced the money if she had been
able to do it.
Mrs. Orr gave Mrs. Rutherford the 500
and received as security 100 shares of Boa
mining stock, which Mrs. Rutherford said
were worth $1,000. Mrs. Orr states that she
discovered the stock was worthless, and
accordingly swore out warr& mt for Mrs.
Rutherford's arrest.
"When the officer served the warrant
upon me-" said Mrs. Rutherford, 81
tainted. was never more surprised in my
life. l agreed to repay the 500 on Febru-
airy 1s, SO it is not yet due 1 blame Mrs.
Orr's attorney, W. w. Allen, for having
me arrested. The mining stock gave as
security is now worth 5000. did not rep
resent to Mrs. Orr that the stock was worth
$1,000, but said it was worth $500. It is not
true that / told Mrs. Orr that Mrs. Parsons
would have advanced the money if she had
had it.
"There have been no false pretenses on
my part, and | shall pay the money on
Monday morning, when it is due. think
it is shame to have me arrested and have
my name published in the newspapers
when there was no occasion for it,"
Mrs, Rutherford waited in the City Prison
for some time till friends procured her re-
lease on $500 bonds.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-17
Personal.

E. A. Warren, g well-to-do merchant OF Chico,
is at the Grand Hotel.
w. Forsyth. a wealthy Fresno vineyardist, is
at the Occidental Hotel.
Colonel Thomas P Robb, Glenwood capital
ist, is at the Lick House.
Herbert c. Brown of Pasadena is at the Pal
ace Hotel with his bride.
A. E. Mckenzie, prominent mining man of
Denver, Colo is at the Palace Hotel.
James +. Dearborn and Edward D. Dearborn
OF Lynn, Mass, are at the Palace Hotel.
L. +. Moulton, an extensive grain-grower of
Colusa, is registered at the Grand Hotel.
Senator E. C. Hart of Sacramento is in town
on legal business and is at the Grand Hotel.
FL. A. Preston, wealthy mining man of
jamestown, is registered at the Grand Hotel.
B. f. Chandler, an extensive mine-owner of
Quincy, Plumas County, is at the Russ House.
J. II. Raeside, wealthy Chicago racing
man and horse-breeder is at the California
Hotel.
H. NJ. La Rue Railroad Commissioner, is
over from Sacramento and is at the Occidental
Hotel.
George A. Towle, a retired officer of the
United States army, is a guest at the Grand
Hotel.
R. NJ. Strauss, a wealthy mining man from
Harqua Hala, Ariz., is registered at the Grand
Hotel.
Lee Fairchild and his sister came from Sacra-
mento last night and are staying at the Lick
House.
Attorney James A. Louttit the ex-Congress-
man from Stockton, is registered at the Lick
House.
Assemblymen Dixon, Wilkinson and O'Day
arrived from Sacramento tonight to spend
Sunday with their families
NJ. NJ. Secor, president of trunk manufac-
turing company of Racine, Wisconsin, and Mrs.
Secor, are the guests of the Lick House.
Captain J. j. O'Connen of the United States
army is with his family at the California Hotel.
Captain O'Connen is stationed at Angel Island.
D. r. Oliver of Stockton, who was the Demo-
cratic nominee for Sheriff OF San Joaquin
County at the last election, is in the city on a
business trip.
Captain F. j. Higginson of the United States
navy and Mrs. Higginson are spending Sunday
at the Occidental Hotel. The captain is sta
toned at Mare Island.
John Wray, O former Under Sheriff of Los
Angeles County, is registered at the Baldwin
Hotel. He is acting as legislative correspond
ent for the Los Angeles Herald.
John D. Gall, well-known Democratic poll
tician, is at the Windsor Hotel, with his wife
and son. Mr.. Gall was formerly resident OF
this city, but is now located in Stockton.
Frank 81. Gould, ex-Speeker of the Assembly,
chairman of the Democratic State Central
Committee, came down from Stockton yester-
day and is registered at the California Hotel
The usual Sunday exodus from the State
capital has taken place, and legislators are to-
day more numerous in San Francisco than in
Sacramento. Senator Mahoney is at the Bald
win, Senator Cargill and Assemblynan Berry
at the Russ House, and Assemblymen Laird
and Kelsey at the Grand.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-17
A REGATTA IN MAY.
The South End Club Has Arranged for
Great Days Aquatic Sport.

a Great Days Aquatic Sport.
The South End Rowing Club is one of
the number of clubs interested in aquatic
sport on this bay that will be heard from
this season in 1naugurating new depart
ure in the healthful pastime. AT a recent
meeting of its officers much discussion re-
suited over a proposed regatta, at which
double sculling will take place. 1t was de-
cided that such regatta will be held at Ell
Campo on May 3d. and that two valuable
trophies, one for the senior and one for
Junior four-oared barge race, will be given.
The single-scull contestants will also be
offered valuable inducements. The races
will be held under the direction and with
the sanction of the Pacific Association of
the Amateur Athletic Union, which sane
ton has already been obtained.
The oarsmen of the Olympic and Acme
Athletic clubs have signifed their willing
ness to enter. They have organized crews
and will soon commence training. The
former will use the boathouse of the South
Ends, while the latter will occupy their own
quarters on the Oakland Creek.
The races are open to all clubs OF the Pa
cihc. Association, and it is thought that the
Willamettes of Portland, Or, may send a
crew to compete for the senior champion
ship.
Although there are some enterprising
oarsmen on the east side of the bay who
will be delighted to hear of a regatta, the
deyotees of the invigorating pastime on
this side are numerous. The South End,
Ariel, Pioneer, Dolphin and Triton clubs
will all be represented by their best oars
men in the races listed by the regatta
committee. There are some of the clubs
mentioned who are unattached, but it is
thought that all of them will have joined
the association before the day of the re-
gatta.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-17
AN AMERICAN TORTURED.

Judging from the published narrative of
the case of Captain William Davies the
Government of Hawaii has probably got
itself into trouble. Captain Davies COM
manded the steamer Waimanolo, which is
supposed to have conveyed the arms used
by the insurgents in the late rising. He
refused to give testimony which might
criminate himself, or his friends; where
upon he was strung up by the thumbs to
ringbolts, with his legs bound below the
knees, and box placed below him SO that
his toes Just touched it. He endured this
agony for some time. Sweat poured from
his body; the tendons of his limbs stood
out like strands of rope: blood-vessels
knotted on his swelling arms and legs. He
begged for drop of water; but he held
out till he tainted. When he recovered
consciousness he answered the questions
put to him rather than endure repetition
of the torture.
If all this be true the American people
will want reckoning with the Dole Coy
eminent. For half century we have in
sisted on a regime of extraordinarily
with China and Japan, because we were
unwilling to subject Americans to the bar
barous outrages used in the administration
of criminal justice in those countries.
When the United States has been asked
to relax this regime, the answer has always
been that we would never, never let an
American be put to torture in a foreign
country. We only assented to a treaty
providing for the future abolition of
extraterritorial jurisdiction in Japan when
the new japanese code abolished torture
in that country.
Now it seems torture is used in the re-
public OF Hawaii and is practiced on Amer
lean citizens. That cannot be endured for
an instant
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-17

nv knowledge sanction consent or assistance
directly or indirectly, and this fact is in truth
well known to those who took part in it. re-
ceived no information from any one in regard
to arms which were or which were to be pro-
cured, nor of any men who were induced, or to
be induced, to join in any such uprising. do
not know why this information should have
been withheld from me, unless it was with a
view to my personal safety or as a precaution-
airy measure. 1t would not have received my
sanction, and can assure the gentlemen of
this commission that had known of any such
intention / would have dissuaded the pro-
motors from such venture.
The prospect is thus that the issue will
be narrowed down to one of veracity.
The partisans of the Queen will prob
ably be as swift witnesses as the par
tisans of the Government. The court will
probably not be impartial. In revolution
airy times such courts never are.
Still it is hardly to be believed that the
Government will invite the reprobation of
the civilized world by inficting on Liliuo-
kalani punishment which would not be
consonant with modern ideas. In our
day we have seen many queens driven
from their thrones, but no harm came TO
any of them. The days of capital punish
ment, or even prolonged imprisonment,
Tor dethroned monarchs are over. Mrs.
Dominis will probably be sentenced to
nothing more than exile. That will be
hard, as her property is in Hawaii; but
every sovereign who does not agree with
his subjects is liable to that inconvenience.
The watering places of Europe are full of
wandering monarchs who have to trust to
stewards to administer their estates.
If Liliuokalani is an intelligent woman
she must have realized long ago that an
Hawaiian monarchy at the present day is
impossible. 1t was farce in the time of
Kalakaua, as in her own. 1t was worse
than the principalities which the British
Government suffers to exist in India on
the condition that the Prince takes his
orders from the British Resident. She
herself is relic of regime which is obso-
lete and out of date.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-17
WHY THE CONVENTION SHOULD
COME HERE.

If we are to have the Republican con-
vention in this city the members of the
National Committee must be invited and
inducements held out which are likely to
tempt them. 1t is customary for the vari-
Gus cities which contend for the honor of
receiving the convention to set forth their
rival inducements when the committee
meets. That city is chosen which has the
most suitable hall, the best and most rea-
sonabIe accommodations for visitors, the
pleasantest climate, and which is most &C
cessible from all parts of the country.
Each section ought to be favored in turn.
The Valley States have had their turn; the
great Northwest had hers; now it is time
that the vast country west of the rivers
should be recognized. In area it is greater
than all the rest of the country put to-
gether and the hopes OF the country rest
largely on its development.
With our grand Pavilion, capable OF seat
ing at least 10000 people, there can be
no question as to our being able to
accommodate the delegates and a host
of spectators. On application to the
railroad company it would probably
be found that transportation from common
river points could be arranged for at a
reasonable price. The last time it was
proposed to hold the convention here the
corporation was disposed to make sacri-
fee to accomplish the purpose. Round
trip tickets could probably be procured at
low figures.
The strong argument to use to draw the
convention to this city is our climate,
which in June is ideal, and the beauties of
the Pacific and its shore, which the great
bulk of the delegates have never seen. To
enable the delegates to see the sights. a
system of excursion and pleasure parties
must be devised. It is none too soon to
begin our preparations so that San Fran
cisco will be ready in case the committee
accepts our invitation to hold the conven-
ton by the Golden Gate.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-17
AROUND THE CORRIDORS.

Billy Hamilton, the old stage-driver, don't
think much OF the Burlingame tally-ho that
has been presented to the Country Club by
Lord Clifton Talbot,
THAT'S queer looking affair, Fred,'' said
Billy 10. Detective Fred Davis as the coach
rolled into the cortel OF the Palace Hotel,
drawn by four stub-tailed horses, yesterday
morning Gust get onto that back seat. It's
SO nlgh that fellow couldn't touch the foot
rest without standing up. And those colors.
felloW and black. What's the matter with
red like We used to have in early days? Those
lead horses ought to be on the wheel, and the
tongue is too high
what do you know about horses anyhow
inquired Davis, looking sideways at the veteran
stage-driver.
say, look here, Davis, I've got better horses
and better stages than Burlingame ever saw.
why, when was in the mountains throwing
the sllk over my six, and coming into Bodie at
the rate OF fifteen miles an hour, the people
USED TO turn out and see me pass their homes
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-17
LEADERS, NOT BOSSES.

The probability that the next Republi-
can National Convention will be held in
this city affords not an occasion only, but
stimulus for the true leaders of the Re-
publican party in every section of the State
to come forward and assist in the task of
preparing for the reception of the expected
guests; and in the yet greater task of
arousing the old-time enthusiasm of the
party for the principles of public policy
which are Unidentified with its statecraft
and its history.
Never, in later years, has there been a
more opportune time for true leaders to
assert themselves. The bosses have been
overthrown and the gangs that made
bosses possible have been disorganized or
scattered. The very name of boss is odious
to the people. 1t should never have had
place in our political vocabulary. Every
idea associated with the word is an offense
to American manhood. There can be no
boss without gang subservient to his
orders. The existence of the one implies
the other. Every allusion to a boss, there
fore, carries with it an insult to some por-
ton OF the people, and as a consequence
the word should not have a place in our
language any more than the thing Should
have a place in our politics.
To-day we have leaders and not bosses.
We have revived, as it were, the spirit of
the great days of Lincoln and Grant, and
caught the inspiration of their genius and
their patriotism, Leaders are coming to
the front to advocate again the principles
of the party with all the fervor of moral
conviction. To the true leader the ideals
of the party are as sacred as a religion.
The preservation Of the Union, the up
building of a mighty Nation in the place of
weak Federation, the development Of the
resources of the Nation, the protection of
all its industries, the maintenance of its
laws and the ennobling of its citizenship
these are the aims which engage the
thoughts and the energies of the true lead
ers of the Republican party, and it is the
men whose political lives are consecrated
to these lofty and noble ends that are COM
ing forward now and that we wish to see
assert themselves in California.
We repeat, that the proposal to bring the
National convention of the party here is a
good time for these leaders to come to the
front. Let them come forward as repre-
sentatives of the Republicans of California
to welcome the great leaders and statesmen
of the Nation. Let us show that the Re
pubIicanism of California is true to the
traditions of the party, faithful to its prin-
ciples and is animated by consciousness
of the grandeur of the mission that the
party is yet to perform in maintaining the
welfare of the people and perpetuating the
glory of the Republic.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-17
THE INVESTIGATION BILL.

We publish this morning a copy of the
new investigation bill designed as a sub
stitute for the one generally known as the
"Waymire BILL" 1t differs in several par
ticulars from the former bill, notably in
the fact that instead of authorizing the
Governor to appoint all the members of
the commission it limits his appointing
power to one member, the other two to be
elected by the Senate and the Assembly in
joint session, Despite these amendments,
however, the substitute is almost as OBJ
iectionable as the original bill. 1t retains
all the features of dragnet inquisition
and imposes upon q commission of three a
work which fifty men could not adequately
perform, and gives them powers which
should not be given to any body of men
whatever.
There is nothing in the substitute that
will win over aAy intelligent oppos ition
that was made to the first bill. 1t will en-
tail upon the State a cost of not less than
$4,000, which sum is appropriated in the
bill itself, for the performance of work that
should be done by local officials. Why
should we pay Sheriff, a District Attor-
ney. Chief of Police and 60 to the ex-
pense OF Grand Jury, if we are to run to
the State for a committee of three to do
their work for them?
Those who know US are aware that there
is no insincerity in our demand for local
investigation, and if those who do not
know us will but follow our course watch
fully, they will see a thousand evidences
Of our earnest purpose to bring about such
an investigation. We wish to see every
form of evil alleged to exist IN this city,
probed to its depths. We are convinced,
however, that this cannot be well done by
Legislative committee even on a So
called non-partisan basis. There can be
no such thing as non-partisan investiga-
ton except a judicial investigation. The
regular officials of the law are the men to
do work of this kind. They have Judi
cial machinery that enables examinations
to be carried on without reference to politi-
cal purposes. That is the kind of investi-
cation we must have in order to have good
results.
We repeat, therefore, that the city Off
Gals must act. Local reform is a local
business. We have a costly set of officials
here, and they must be set to earning their
money. Let those who have evidence of
corruption lay it before the District Attor-
ney or the Grand Jury. The inquisition
bill is costly, useless, un-American and
nernicious