The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-09
THE MCDONALD CASES.
D. :. Dorm Still Absent From
the City.
0lE MORE POSTPONEMENT.
Columbus WaterhOuSe Has Returned
on Time,
And Is READY WHEN CALLED FOR.
N. A. Dorm Called Upon by Judge Murphy
to Explain His Brothers
Singular Absence.

The trials of r. II. Mcdonald Jr. and
other directors OF the Peoples Home
Savings Bank have suffered one more post
ponement. The earliest date on which any
of the cases can come up is the 22d inst.
Dick Mcdonald was in Judge Murphy
court yesterday morning. accompanied by
his attorneys, ex-Judge Darwin and E. D..
Lvernash, prepared to 60 on with his case.
1t had been animated by the District At
torney that the first case taken up would
be the charge of perjury against Dick Nc
Donal under the latest indictment by the
Grand Jury. The prosecution was repre-
sented by Assistant District Attorney Z.
d. PelxottO in the absence of District At
torney w. S. Barnes, who was indlspOsed.
As soon as the case was called MIR. Peix-
otto asked for a further con tinuance on
behalf of the prosecution. The last con-
:inuance had been gran ted on account of
the prolonged a bsence of Columbus w alter
house and d. S. Dorm, two important wit
nesses for the prosecution, who could not
be found.
Since then, however, Mr.. Warehouse
had returned to the city from his mine in
Nevada County, and had called upon the
perfect willingness to be present when
called upon, and so all doubts with regard
to him were solved. But ID. ). Dorm was
still absent, and in spite of subpenas and
summonses could not be located. His
presence was deemed indispen sable to the
prosecution, aud so another continuance
was deemed necessary.
Attorney NJ. A. Dorm was present in
court to represent his brother. On ques-
ton from Judge Murphy Mr.. Dorm stated
that his brother was absent upon long
vacation. Last year 1t was his ID. S.
Dorn'S) privilege to enjoy holiday of un-
usual length, and it was understood be-
tween them that his brother should enjoy
similar privilege this year. d. S. Dorm
southern part of the State. He was not
expected back for several months.
Il understood you to say that your
brother was in San Luis Obispo County ?"
queried Judge Murphy.
$50 he was, answered Dorm. II wrote
to him to his address there, bidding him
return to San Francisco. But he had left
there before MY letter reached him."
The continuance at this point was vigor-
ously opposed by Attorney LiverDash.
He said his client had right to a speedy
trial and these repeated continuances were
irksome. What did the prosecution ex-
pect to prove by Mr. Dorm? If that was
oUluo lCClu6ub
be reached. "Wa'll agree to anything
reasonable" said LIvernash.
II think you, Mr.. Livernasb, had better
consult with the District Attorney upon
this matter. That will be the best way"
said Judge Murphy. Meanwhile, while
this confusion exists with regard to the
County CLERK | don't care to transact any
very important business. Let all these
cases go over for fortnight, until the 22i
inst"
Livernash wanted TO know why some of
the other cases could not be taken up.
Perhaps in some of these cases the testi-
mOny of d. S. Dorm would not be deemed
absolutely necessary. There was no use
wasting time.
you had better consult with the Dis
trict Attorney about that Mr.. Livernash."
said Judge Murphy. meanwhile let the
cases stand over to the 22d, and let every
means be taken to find Mr.. d. S. Dorm"
Court then adjourned.