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The San Francisco call., 1895-11-26
M|ASMA IN THE CAPITOL,
The Basement of the State Build.
ing Reeking With
Filth.
Examiners Greeted by Nauseating
OdorS While on a Tour of
Investigation.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Nov. 25.-"An
election to State Office is almost equal to
receiving death warrant in the present
condition of the State Capitol building"
remarked Secretary of State Brown as he
entered the Governors private Office this
afternoon.
"How's that?" demanded the executive.
"Why, the basement is simply reeking
with the foulest OF odors. and there is
is absolutely no ventilation here. This
could be partially rectified by making
some opening in the main walls to admit
the outside air, and it must be done at
once, but the trouble is tnat my appro-
priation is totally exhausted. Another
thing-the carpets in many of the state
apartments are SO ragged and dirty as to
be disgrace to the State. It's shame
and an outragen
This matter needs examining into"
said Mr.. Budd. "Call the janitor."
AS soon as that official arrived the Board
OF Examiners went to the basement and
thoroughly overhauled every nook and
corner. Many of the rooms were found to
be dark, clammy and reeking with nau-
seating odors. The storehousetof of the ad-
jutant-generaI was damp. He had found
it necessary to remove all the surplus
tents and clothing to the garret, as they
were becoming mildewed and decayed.
In the apartment containing the State
archives the stencil was that Of charnel-
house, and in many of the storerooms
books and documents were dropping to
pieces. It was concluded best to pierce
openings through the outer walls and thus
create draught through the basement,
which would tend to disperse tthe mias-
matte odors and serve as aspartial means
of ventilation. oth s4ef!
On the ground floor, the carpets in the
apartments of the Clerk of the Supreme
Court, Attorney-GeneraG, State Printer,
Bureau of Highways and Controllers Of
fee were found to be worn threadbare aud
full of holes, which was partially hidden
by numerous rugs, scattered in all direc-
tions. These carpets have been lying for
years, and are so thoroughly saturated
with dust that it rises in clouds at every
football. The furniture upholstery of the
ladies' waitlng-room is frayed and ragged.
On the second and third floors much
the same state of affairs exists, and the
apartments are foul and i'll smelling. The
mating in the upper corridor is patched
with pieces of oilcloth and the walls are
dingy and spotted.
So glaring is the need OF renovation of
the entire building that the Board of Ex-
aminers will, it is thought, Immediately
create deficiency of at least $4,000 for the
purpose of rectifylng these evils, and will
recommend the passage of a sufficient ap-
preparation at the next session of the Legis-
lature to provide a thorough system of
ventilation.
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PLEDGE KEPT,
The Valley Road Granted the
Extension on Weber
Avenue.
But One Negative Vote When Final
Action on the Franchise
Is Taken.

STOCKTON, CAL, Nov. 25.-The City
Council tonight placed the ordinance
granting the Valley Railroad an extension
OF 100 feet on Weber avenue on its final
passage and passed it, with only one neg
ative vote-that of Councilman Koch.
This gentleman tried to hedge behind the
rumor that the Corral Hollow people would
not use the avenue, but H. E. Barber, the
local agent OF the coal line, assured the
Councilman that they would use every
foot of their franchise.
Attorney S. D. Woods stated to the
Council, on behalf of the Valley road peo-
pie, that all of the street approaches to the
track would be placed in excellent shape
Just as soon as the construction depart
ment could reach them. P. A. Buell. and
Attorney Woods were watchful OF the Val
ley roads interests, and reminded the
Councilmen of their promise to the COM
pany.
1.-THE Councilmen ever had any intention
of forgetting their promises to Vice-Presi-
dent Watt they changed their minds after
the talks OF Mr. Woods and Mr.. Buell..
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-26
TRICKED A FRESNO JUDGE,
E1nbezzler Woods Bond in a Civil
Suit Found to Have Been
Worthless.
The Instrument Approved by the Court
Although the Sureties Were
Not Sworn.

FRESNO, CAL, Nov. 25.-It has now
been discovered that the bond furnished
by ex-Deputy County Clerk Clark E. Wood
as commissioner in a civil case, in which
position it is charged that Wood COM
mitted perjury and embezZlement, is not
worth the paper on which it is written. In
addition to the bondsmen being practically
irresponsible financially, it now seems
that even if they had been otherwise they
could not be held legally responsible, for
the reason that the bondsmen now declare
that they did not make oath to the docu-
ment upon which their signatures were
appended.
1t appears that while in a saloon AL
Woodward, bartender, and Policeman J.
F. Barrett were accosted by Deputy Clerk
Wood, who requested them to go upon his
bond as commissioner. An objection was
raised by both men, on the ground Of
being financially incompetent to go upon
bond requiring that each be worth the sum
of $500 in excess of all indebted ness. To
this Wood replied that this was imma-
terial, as the bond was "only matter of
FORM" and repeatedly assured them that
it was all right.
Upon this assurance and on account OF
their friendship for Wood they signed the
bond without being sworn at all. The
document was then taken before Deputy
Clerk W. r. Williams at the Courthouse,
who indorsed it in the name OF County
Clerk Truman G. Hart, countersigned by
himself. Neither one of the bondsmen,
according to their statements, appeared in
person to swear to or sign the instrument
in Williams presence. although the clerks
Endorsement represents that they did so.
After the bond had been certified by
the clerk it was taken before Judge Carter
for his approval. The Judge inquired into
the responsibility of the bondsmen and
was assured by Clerk Wood that they were
perfectly good. When asked as to who
Barrett was, Wood replied that he was of
the firm of Barrett & Hicks. prominent To-
cal merchants. Upon these assurances
from Wood and the regular Endorsement
of the clerk, Judge Carter approved the
bond. and the instrument to all appear
ances was complete.
1t is now apparent that Woods defaica-
tions were the result of preconceived
plan, and the idea of securing bondsmen
who could not be held liable is significant.
The fact that Barrett and Woodward did
not make affidavit before Deputy Clerk
Williams, although his return shows they
did, releases them from all liability to
criminal prosecution and invalidates the
bond.
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San Mateo. The train is scheduled to
leave the campus at 80 m.
HELD IN A MEXICAN PRISON.
Three Americans Arrested Upon Seemingly
Unjustfabie Charge and Confined
in FILTHY Cells

DEMING, N. M, Nov. 25.-Israel King,
ex-member of the Legislature and one of
the most prominent men in the Territory
and two of his employees, Henry Coleman
and John Ward, are under arrest and inn
prisoned at Ascencion, Mexico. They
are held captive in filthy and unhealthy
Jail, without proper food, and are refused
bail and not permitted to communicate
with any person. This is because two head
of cattle belonging to an American, who
traded for them, but claimed by the au-
thorities to be owned by Mexican, strayed
into herd which King was shipping into
the United States. The arrests were to-
tally uniustifed. The authorities at the
City of Mexico and Washington have been
notified, in order that the men may be
protected.
King had no personal knowledge of the
stock, and had complied with every law
and regulation in making his shipments.
Thirty-six charges in all have been pre-
ferred against the men, and all messages
which they sent out have been intercepted.
The people here are indignant, as this is
the second or third affair of the kind.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-26
HOPE FOR MAYNE.
A Certificate of Probable Cause Granted
bN Judge Smith.

by Judge Smith.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Nov. 25.-Judge
Smith to-day granted a certificate of proba-
BILE cause in the case of Clifton Mayne,
charged with crime against Della Ship
ton, his ward, and allowed thirty days
within which to allow the defense to pre-
pare its bill Of exceptions on appeal. Mr..
McComas objected to the granting of the
certificate, and the court stated that he
agreed with him, but the Supreme Court
had left him no discretion.
Mrs. Shipton has been found living in
Tia Juana Mexico, at the residence of Mr..
Sabine, and is accompanied by her two
daughters, Della and little Florence. Con-
stable Manning of San Diego went down
to Tia Juana last Saturday and requested
Mrs. Shipton to return to Los Angeles, as
it was desired TO have her present when
trying TO obtain a new trial for Mayne.
The publication OF the papers sworn out
for her arrest and the news of Murphy's s
incarceration have frightened Mrs. Ship
ton. She emphatically refused to accom- :
pany Manning back across the line, but
said that if Attorney James L. Copeland
would come down after her she would go.
Constable Manning left at once for this
city to see Copeland, and he will probably
return with Manning and endeayor to
secure return of the fugitive.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-26
SANTA CLARA TEACHERS.
Opening of the Educators Institute at San
Jose-Addresses Upon Topics of
the Schooroom

SAN JOSE, CAL, Nov. 25.-The Santa
Clara County Teachers Institute opened
this morning in the Horace Mann School.
Over 200 teachers are in attendance.
The Institute was called to order by
Superintendent L. J. Chapman, who ad-
dressed the assemblage and outlined the
work to be accomplished.
The officers of the Institute are Presi-
dent. L. j. Chapman; vice-presidents, F.
P. Russell, John Monzer, A. e. Shumate,
w. w. Petit and A. M. Kelly; secretary,
Franklin X. Barthel; assistant secretary,
M. Emma Richards. The following COM
mittees were appointed: Resolutions-T.
E. Brownell, Mrs. S. B. OIinder, F. N.
Chaplin, Louis Bruch, Nettie w. Potter, J.
M. Stewell and s. w. Charles. Introduc-
tions-Belle Phelps, James Mcintosh,
Fannie Morey. Robert Lee. LOIS Peck
ham, Iona Jordan and Helen Ford
Music-Laura Jones, F. p. Montgomery,
Nellie Fenton, e. Mabel Scott and Jessie
Parkham.
R. 1. Bennett, H. NJ. Bland and D. T.
Bateman conducted talks on "Penman-
snip" assisted by Miss Helen Strange,
Miss Balls and Miss Elizabeth Smead.
During the afternoon session geography
was taken up by Miss Cornelia Walker and
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-26
FLED FROM Los ANGELES,
Many Creditors Are Mourning the
Departure of Professor
FELTON,.
He Posed as a High Roller" and
Claimed to Have Been Pianist
to Princess Louise.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Nov. 25.-Profes.
sor George FELTON,, who has been conspicu-
Gus in this community for some time, has
left town and many creditors to mourn his
departure. Professor FELTON, was pianist
and a member of several clubs and prided
himself on being 'high-roller." His wife
owned some property in Hanford, which
was mortgaged some time ago for $1,000 by
the Security Bank of this city.
On Saturday night Professor FELTON, went
into Steele's secondhand store on Main
street and to the bookkeeper gave bogus
check for $160, taking out the diamonds
and sealskin sacque of his wife, which he
had previously pawned. He also gave a
bogus check to Sherwood and George
P. Taylor, the tailor, for materials. He
left letter to his wife, telling her that he
had gone, never to return, and intimated
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-26
Wrecked Near the Columbia.

SEATTLE, WASH, Nov. 25.-Great
Northern freight train No. Is was wrecked
about three miles this side of the Colum-
bia River this morning. Three cars loaded
with coal were ditched, but no one was
hurt. The accident was caused by the
breaking of a car wheel. Soon after the
wreck the regular passenger trains met
and transferred passengers and baggage.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-26
BARRON CASE REoPENED.
The Widoac's Petition for Nesc Trial Nos,
Il. BeSn0 AT0ued.

The Wfdoac's Petition for a Nesc Trial No,U
Being Argued.
SAN JOSE, CAL, Nov. 25.-Argument
on the motion of Eva Rose Barron, execu-
trix OF the estate of Edward Barron, the
dead millionaire, for new trial of the
Barron will contest case began this morn
ing before Judges Reynolds and Lorigan,
sitting in bank. At the trial of the case to
have the will set aside judgment had been
given for the contestant, George e. Bar
ron.
Judge CARRIER, s. F. Leib and Judge Nc
klnstry represented the widow. Eva Rose
Barron, and Nicholas Bowden appeared
for the several charities named as benefi-
clarles under the will. George e. Barron
was present in court and was represented
by Attorneys Morehouse and Hassen. The
argument will extend over several DAYS.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-26
FRESNO FLATS MURDER.

Merchant Cavigmaro Meets Death at the
Hands of Abe Speckerman.
MADEIRA, CAL, Nov. 25.-A. Cavignaro,
a well-known merchant, was killed this
afternoon at Fresno Flats, in this county,
by Abe Speckerman. Coroner Payne was
notified by telephone and has gone to the
scene. The particulars are not known.
Cavignaro conducted store at Fresno
Flats and another at Yosemite Valley.
Speckerman bears the reputation OF a
quiet, peaceable citizen. The scene OF the
killing is near that of the Baker murder
and the Victor Adams lynching last
summer.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-26
Santa Rosa Chtcken- Thieves.

SANTA ROSA, CAL., Nov. 25.-Spreck-
els & Follis' chicken ranch near this city
was raided Saturday night and about 400
choice fowls stolen. There were about 5000
birds at the place, and those taken were in
coops farthest from the house OF the super
intendent. is suspected the theft was
committed by the same gang which has
been committing numerous robberies in
Sonoma County recently.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-26
STRUCK By Il TRAIN.

1Vo Intoxicated Tramps Killed on the
Outskirts of San Jose.
SAN JOSE, CAL, Nov. 25.-Two un-
known tramps, who were seated upon the
railroad ties on the outskirts of this city,
were killed by an engine this evening. One
OF the men was killed instantly; the other
fingered In an unconscious condition until
9o'clock. One of them is reported to be
James Ryan of San Francisco. They were
each about so years of age.
Engineer John McCreagh was the only
witness to the accident. The train could
be seen for some distance from where the
accident occurred. The men were drunk.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-26
Favors Better Coast Defenses.

SEATTLE, WASH, Nov. Ex-senator
Squire left tonight for the National capital
via the Great Northern. He expects to ar
rive in Washington Saturday evening.
During the coming session of Congress the
Senator will make a special effort in behalf
OF all legislation for better coast defenses,
the Nicaragua canal and the settlement of
the Pacific roads question.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-26
Investigated by q Grand J.rv.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Nov. 25,-The
Graud Jury is looking closely into the matter
of road expenditures. In thepast fifty-four
months $4,000 have been spent Jon the
roads of this county. 1t is claimed that
the money has been wasted and little of
compensating benefit secured for the tax
payers. Their substance, it is said, has
gone to line the pockets of favorites and
relatives OF the Board of Supervisors.
This year road expenditure will reach the
sum of $50, 600.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-26

that she was to blame in not giving him
more money.
He posed here as having been at one
time court pianist to Princess Louise.
Many other creditors mourn his departure.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-26

reading by Miss r. F. English, Super
visor A. Greeninger addressed the Insti-
tute in the interest of the rose carnival.
The Institute will be in session to-nor-
row and Wednesday,
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-26
We WANT YOUR TRADE.

You say we are always advertising bargains
Of course we are. We are making special efforts
to secure your trade. We need it in our business
That SPRECKELS FENCE is still up, and to do
business we must offer Inducements and so each
week we offer certain lines of Shoes below the
wholesale price. Don't you believe it? Well, call
and see for yourself. Look at the prices marked on
Shoes in our show windows or come inside. Our
clerks are polite and affable and VIII show you our
stock You will not be compelled to buy, but simply
call and satisfy yourself that really offering
bargains. This week Offering bargain in
Ladies' Shoes. We have500 pairs OF Ladies Extra
Fine Dongoa Kid Button Shoes, with either Cloth
or Kid Tops, straight foxed vamps; medium, square
or pointed toes and V-shaped Patent-leather Tips,
which We will sell for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06

who, with herself, was not of the club.
They worked only-tbey were the keepers
of the house. There was nothing for
which they should be arrested, and she
would give the police any information
they might ask.
"As 1 thought, you see" Hewitt said
to me; "the mans nerves have broken
down under the terror and the strain,
and aphasia is the result ] think told
you that the only articulate thing he
could say was de Ia niei' and now we
know how those words were impressed
on him till he now pronounces them me-
chanically with no idea of their meaning.
Come, we can do no more here now. But
walt a moment"
There were footsteps outside. The light
was removed, and policeman went to
the door and opened 1t as soon as the bell
rung. Three men stepped In, one after
another, and the door was Immediately
shut behind them. They were prisoners.
We left quietly, and although we, of
course, expected 1t, it was not till the
next morning that we learned absolutely
that the largest arrest OF Anarchists ever
made in this country was made at the
Bakunin Club that night. Each man as
he came was admitted and-collared.
(To be continued.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06

BosToN, July 6-Harold G. Brown an,
John Ross, who were arrested rs prime
pals i'm the shooting in thc riot at th,
close of the Little Red Schoolhousc'
parade, were arraigncd in court yestcr
day, chargod with the murder OF John w
Wills. The case was continued 10 July II
Six witnesses were bound over TO appea,
ut the hearing. Eye witnesses of Thurs
days fighting, residents all along Sara
toga street. all agree In tho statement that
the police, il they had been present at Tn,
inception of the trouble which began nj
the corner of Meridian aud Sarator,
streets, could have quickly stopped it, and
the serious row farther down the street
would have been avoided ConscrvW.iv,
citizens all agrco in condcmning the
troublc-makcrs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06
PRIZE NOVELTIES, No. 10.

police information. For instance, now,
about Gerard. What have they done
with him?p
"Jean Pingard-' I'm you take Jim you
ave take downstairs-'e ave lose i'm.
Jean Pingard get last night all a-booZa--
and shoulders to express intoxication---
land he sleeps too much today when
Emile go out and Gerard-he go, too,
and nobody know. / will tell you any
sing-we are not OF the clob; we house,
keep; me and Pierre"
"But what did they DO to Gerard be-
fore he went away?"
tell anything. Gerard had been Sc
lected to do something-what 1t was
exactly she did not know - but there
was horse and cart and he was TO
drive II. Where the horse and cart
were she also did not know. But Ger
ard had driven cart before In his
work, for a baker, and he was to
scheme among the members Of the club.
But lie pauvre Gerard at the last minute
disliked To drive the cart--he had fear.
He did not say he had fear, but he pre-
pared letter-a letter that was not
signed. The letter was TO be sent TO the
police, and 1t told them the where
abouts OF the horse and cart, so that the
police might seize these things, and then
there would be nothing for Gerard, who
had fear, to do, in the way of driving.
No, he did not betray the names of the
comrades, but he told the place of the
horse and the cart. Nevertheless the letter
was never sent. There was suspicion, and
the letter was found in pocket and
read. Then there was meeting, and
Gerard was confronted with his letter. He
could say nothing but "Je 10 nie''--
found no explanation but that. There
was much noise, and she had observed
from staircase from which one might
see through ventilating hole. Gerard
had much fear---very much fear. His face
was white and II moved; he prayed for
mercy, and they talked OF killing him.
II was discussed how he should be killed,
and the poor Gerard was more terrified.
He was made to take off his collar, and
a razor was drawn across his throat,
though without cutting him, till he
tainted. Then water was flung over him,
and he was struck In the face till he re-
vived. He again repeated 'Je la ME, rs
la niep and nothing more. Then one
struck him with a bottle and another
with stick. The point OF knife was put
against his throat and held there, but this
time he did not faint, bat cried softly,
as man who is drunk, tJe la ME, je la
MEL" So they tied a handkerchief about
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06
BURNED FOR A WITCH.
Michael CIeary Convicted of Mansleeghtes
For Killing Ills wife.

Tor mining HIS VILE.
DUBLIN, July 0. - Michael Cloary Of
Ballyvadlea w8s convicted Of manslaugh-
ter yesterday in causing tho death Of his
wtfe. Bridget Cleary, at Ballyvadlea, on
March IA last, by burning and otherwise
illtreating her, on the ground that she was
bewitched.
This case Is one Of the most remarkable
perhaps In the annals Of crime In Ireland.
Mrs. Cleary was si1sring from nervous
ness and bronchitis. and her husband. be-
Loving her to be bcwitched, forced q nox-
ions decoction Of herbs down her throat
for the purpose of exercising tho evil
spirit. After this the woman was held
over fire ans dreadfully burned until she
declared that she was not Cleary's wife.
This torture was repeated, and In the end
her husband poured paraf1ne over her,
and the woman burned to death In tho
presence OF her relatives. Cleary claimed
that he was not burning his wife, but q
witch. The prisoner narrowly escaped
lynching at tho hands of the crowd in and
about the courtroom at Clonmel when he
was first examined, and ne had to be
taken to the jail under strong escort.