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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
LA RUE STILL FIGHTING,
Another Prickly Affidavit
Filed Before Judge Nc.
Kenna.
Railroad Commissioners Wish to Intro
duce the Congressional Com.
mittee's Report.

One short affidavit made by Railroad
Commissioner III. M. La Rue was intro
duced yesterday before Judge McKenna in
the injunction suit of the Southern Pacific
Railroad Company against the Railroad
Commissioners. 1t is but minor docu-
ment among five scores of larger ones with
which the defendants intend bombarding
the enemy. Still, it was objected to as
irrelevant, immaterial and not made up of
necessary facts to entitle it to- considera-
ton.
1t took the entire day. barring short
time while a few witnesses were heard, for
ex-Judge Hayne to lay foundation before
the court on which he may this morning
build up authorities to satisfy his Honor
that not only this but all the other affi-
davits presented the day previous should
be entertained.
Judge McKenna appears to be in terror
of having to listen to the reading of the
voluminous documents, and before he de-
cides on the question of their admisslbility
he insists that the material points WHY
they should be read to him be fully ex-
planned.
Should Mr.. Hayne gain his point it will
entail the admission as evidence of the
twenty-six volumes OF the report of the
Committee on Pacific and Other Aided
Roads. This will place on record the
sworn testimony of the late Senator Stan
ford, Charles Croker. A. N. Towne and
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
Judge Daingerfeld Makes a Plain
Statement From the
Bench.
EXCHANGE OF BONDS FOR WORK.
8" If the Comp lainant's Allegations Be
True Contract Must Be
Void"

SANTA ROSA, CAL, Jan. Sin the
case of Wesley Mock VS. the City of Santa
Rosa Judge Dainge rfield of San Francisco,
presiding in Judge Dougherty's depart
ment, made an order sustaining the spe-
cial demurrer of the city and allowing the
plaintiff ten days to amend complaint.
This suit was brought in the name of
Wesley Mock by the opponents to the new
water system to have the bond sale de-
clared illegal and the subsequent letting
OF the contract void.
In open court to-day the Judge said:
"If the allegations in the complaint were
true | would hold the contract void and a
general demurrer should be overruled."
One cause of action set forth in the COM
plant alleges that the bonds were not
legally sold, but were exchanged for the
work. In referring to this charge the
Judge says there is no improperly in the
exchange of bonds for work.
Another cause of action set forth in the
complaint alleges that the contract for the
construction of the works is void because
the plan of the work was not in accord
ance with the plans and specifications OF
Monjeau which were originally adopted
by the city, and were the plans and speci-
ications on which the election was held
and the bonds issued. II this be true the
Judge holds the contract void.
The demurrer, in as far as holding that
the complaint did not state facts sufficient
to constitute a cause of action, was not
sustained by the court.
The judges opinion further than has
already been mentioned has not vet been
filed, but the Council claim they have fol-
lowed Monieau's plans, with such excep-
tons as were allowed by law.
The variations made in the plans and
specifications as adopted by the city con-
stitute the strong point in the plaintiff $
complaint. The ruling has been favorably
construed by the attorneys for both sides,
each considering important points won.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
A Los ANGELES COACH
Colonel Bradbury Sued by
0'CampO, His Injured
Jehu.
BAD HAND AT DRIVING.
The Coach Was Driven Off an
Embankment and All
Were Spilled.
HAD TOO MUCH REFRESHMENT.
O'Campo the Only One Hurt and He
Wants Twenty-Five Thousand
Dollars.
HAD TOO MUCH REFREsHMENT,

Los ANGELES, CAL, Jan. S.-Colonel
John Bradbury, together with other mem
bers of a somewhat celebrated coaching
party, appeared in Department 5~of the
Superior Court this morning as defendant
l. 900 damage suit, brought against
him by Tommy" O'Campo, one of the
widest-known iehus of Southern Cali
fornia.
The attorney for the plaintiff said he ex-
pected to show that the coaching party
started from Los Angeles May % with his
client, Ostrano O'Campo, as coachman
ana allaround servant. The party con-
sisted of Mr.. and Mrs Bradbury, Miss
May Banning, Miss Smith, Mr.. Norris of
New \ ork, and Mr.. Dater.
The coach was drawn by four horses
and it was gay party on pleasure bent.
At Ventura they stopped over night and
proceeded on their way next morning.
Colonel Bradbury, who was driving, was
a failure. He nearly upset the coach as
they left the hotel, and, participating in
certain refreshments" along the road,
drove the four lively horses recklessly, and
on sandy road about three miles from
Ventura calmly and coolly drove off the
road and the coach fell over q little en-
bankment AMI was upset. The members
OF the party were more or less shaken up
and Tommy" O'Campo was buried under
the coach and crippled for life.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
Barn Burners at Work.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Jan. S.-A barn con-
tanning about twenty-five tons of hay.
belonging to John Maloney, on Carlisle
street, near Pleasant, was destroyed by
fire about 9 O'Clock this morning. The
loss amounts to about $780, The fire was
of incendiary origin.
On opening the doors of barn four or
five short candles stuck in small piles Of
hay were found burning. One burning
candle stood upon a coal oil can in the
center of pile of hay and had been placed
under one of Maloney's wagons, which
was also strewn with hay in its bed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
BOXERS AND WREsTLERs.
Olympic Club Entertainment-Shar
Wants to Fight in Texas.

SIuD OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Wants to Fight in Texas.
The special boxing matches which were
arranged few weeks ago by the athletic
committee of the Olympic Club will be
held this evening and it is expected that
the young men who will miss and hit in
their endeavors to win handsome prizes
will give good account of them selves Fol
lowing the fisticuffs a few wrestling bouts
between clever amateurs will wind up the
evenings sport.
Tom sharkey, the pugilist, is getting
himself in good condition by taking plenty
of road exercise. He telegraphed Dan
Stewart at Dallas. Tex. yesterday that
in case the fistlc carnival managers were
short OF talent he (Sharkey) would fight
either Billy Woods or Ed Smith of Den
yer, or George Godfrey of Boston, provided
that he be given few weeks notice to
train for the contest.
The mill between Fitzsimmons and
Maher is booked to take place at Ell Paso
about the middle of February.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
DEATH OF MRS. HERVEY.

4 Resident of the Garden City Since the
Early FiJties.
SAN JOSE, CAL, Jan. s.-Mrs. Caroline
r. Kervey, wife of II. NJ. Hervey, died at
her residence in the Willows last night
about 9 o'clock.
She was a native of New York, and 70
years of age. She came to San Jose in
1852, and was very prominent in church
affairs. Last Septem Der she and her hus-
band celebrated their fifty eighth wedding
anniversary. The deceased was the
mother of DR.. c. II. Hervey, Professor w
r. Hervey, Mrs. Rose Stratton and Mrs
Lena A. White.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
Il HANFoRD HUNTERS DEATH.

VbiIe on, the chase His Cam Vas Acci-
dentaEiy Discharged.
HANFORD. CAL, Jan. S--Adrian Ger
vantes. a Mexican who resides here, had
been missing for several days and ms
friends were uneasy over his disappear
ance and have been searching for him.
This morning word was brought in that
his dead body had been found on the
Laguna de Tache ranch, west Of LIE Moore
and west of Kings River two or three
miles.
Cervantes went on q hunting expedition
and il is thought he came to his death by
the accidental discharge of his gun.
He was shot through the heart and from
appearances he had been dead two or three
DAYS. He leaves wife and child.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
sullivan Estate Co,npanv.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Jan. S.-Articles of in
corporation of the Sullivan Estate Com
pang were filed in the County Clerk s
Office to-day.
The object of the corporation is to carry
on general business. The capital stock
is placed at $1,000, 900, of which $500 are
subscribed. San Francisco is named as
the place of business of the corporation.
The following are named as directors /:
Francis ]. Sullivan, c. a. Sullivan, Ada
E. Sullivan, Belle S. Turner, +. V. Sulli-
van, Henrietta Sullivan, Georgia b. Sulli-
van, E. Y. Sullivan and Mary Pigott.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
FRESNO CoN7RACToR GONE.
He TOOK $4,000 With Him aud Left His
Men Un0USd.

FRESNO, CAL, Jan. 8.-Charles Good
fellow, who had nearly completed his $1,000
contract on the sewer extension work in
TINS city, was to have paid off his laborers
this evening at Dick Hedingers cigar
store. Mr.. Goodfellow had fixed this time
and place for paying the men.
At the appointed hour nearly hundred
men assembled with claims ranging from
S. to $75. Mr.. Goodfellow did not appear,
and after waiting for several hours the
laborers were startled by the report that
their employer had left town.
Yesterday he drew $500 as partial pay
ment on the contract.
One of Goodfellow's bondsmen, when
seen tonight, said that he was satisfied
that the contractor had left for good with
the $4,000. 1t is thought that he went to
San Francisco.
A warrant was sworn out tonight for
his arrest.
While here he had woman with him
whom he claimed to be his wife, which
was not the case.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
4 SUICIDAL LORE AFFAIR.

Lizzie MorgGn's LOrer WOald Not Marry
aud She StUGIIOtCed CdrboJic Acid.
SAN JOSE, CAL. Jan. 8.--Lizzie Nor
gan, a 17-year-old girl, attempted to COM
NIT suicide this afternoon at the residence
of her brother by swallowing about half an
ounce of carboliC acid.
The girl was on visit from Wrights
station, where her parents reside. During
her visit she became acquainted with her
sister-in-law's brother, John Collins.
They had quarrel and because Collins
would not marry her she decided to COM
NIT suicide.
The girl wrote note explaining that
Collins had gone back on her, which
caused her to kill herself.
The doctors who were summoned say
she will recover.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
THE WILL or HOLLIS HITCHCOCK.
He Has Forth Halt Million aud FGs
Liberal in His Requests.

SANTA ROSA, CAL, Jan. s.-The will
of Hollis Hitchcock, dated December -,
1895, was fled here to-day.
No appraisement has yet been made,
but the petition for the probate of the will
estimates the value of the property at
about $500, 900.
The property of the estate is situated in
Sonoma, Solano, Monterey, Marin and
Mendocino counties. 1t is subdivided as
follows: Real estate, Sonoma $500 600,
Monterey 500, 600 Solano $50, 900. Marin
$4,000 and Mendocino $4,000. The personal
property is as follows: Railroad stock
$4,000, bank stock 500, 600 and personal
effects $l6,0 600.
The executors of the will are II. z. Law
renee, George McNear and ii. NJ. LeBaron.
Twenty thousand dollars is left TO b.
dcga township and Tomales township. in
Marin County. for road improvement.
This sum is to be expended at the rate OF
$1,000 year till the legacyi is used I'D.
All of the tenants OF the deceased in
Sonoma and Marin counties are to be
given six months rent free.
H. NJ. LeBaron OF Valley Ford is LETT
$40, 00O and 900 bequeathmenti is to be
held in trust by the executors for the bene-
fit of two sisters and one brother now
living. They are to receive yearly stipend
OF $500 each. At their death the residue
goes to the children of deceased's sisters
and brother and TO the child OF a sister
now living.
Five hundred dollars is left to each of his
numerous nephews and nieces, save the
children of mis- brother Benjamin. who are
cut off with 500 each.
The dead man declares he was never
married, but in case proof be shown that
lie had lawful wife or child, he directs
that they be given SIS.
The executors are empowered to sell OF
convey any or all OF the estate, if so de
sired, without order of the court, and are
10 act without bonds.
The witnesses to the will are L. c. Lane
OF San Francisco and NJ. D. Merritt and
@. R. Williams OF Oakland.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
Mr.. spreckefs Inyesti.o.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Jan. s.-A deed was
filed in the Recorders office to-day by
which Charles B. Polhemus conveys to A.
B. Spreckels OF San Francisco 802 acres of
land in the Laguna Seco Rancho. The
consideration named is $40, but it is
understood that the actual sum paid was
$120,000
The land Is in the vicinity of the
Twelve-Mile House and is evidently an
other acquisition to the source of supply
of the Citizens Water Company, i'll which
Mr.. Spreckels is interested
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
FRESNO HUSBAND cRAzED.
His Wife Left Him and He We1,t about
Breaking In Doors.


FRESNO, CAL, Jan. ga few days ago
Mrs. G. I. Hall, wife of laundryman of
this city, left her husband and two small
children.
She is still in the city, but has remained
in concealment. Mr.. Hall has been max
ing q vigorous but unsuccessful search
for her.
This morning while on u searching ex-
petition he went to the house OF a
butcher named Andy Peterson in the east
ern part OF the city, having in some way
gained an idea that she was there.
Peterson was still in bed and was awak-
ened by Hall crashing in the front door OF
the house. The butcher ran to the front
room, and there he was confronted by
Hall, who Immediately leveled pistol at
him. Peterson did not know Hall and
Immediately came to the conclusion that
he was crazy, and he lodged back into
the bedroom and secured d Winchester
rife.
Just as he got to the door leading from
the bedroom to the front room Peterson
visitor intending TO make short work of
him.
At this dangerous juncture Hall dropped
his pistol and cried out: Don't shoot:
don't shoot. I am afraid"
Peterson complied with the earnest re-
quest and asked Hall what he wanted.
The latter replied that he was looking for
his wife, who had left him, and asked per-
mission to search the house.
This was granted and failing to find his
better half Hall departed, after apologize
ing for what he had done.
He returned about an hour later and
begged Peterson to have him arrested
Hall said that he was crazy over his wife's
desertion and did not know what he was
doing when he invaded Peterson's house.
No arrests were made.
Mrs. Hall is stopping with private
family IN this city and she says that she
left her husband because she could not en-
dured his cruel treatment.
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one is able to ascertain. There was a
meeting some time ago of the Western
Passenger Agents, and as result OF the
meeting an agreement was entered INTO,
This agreement went into effect on the
1st of December and is SIT IN effect. IL
provides that all round-trip tickets shall
be sold at 10 per cent less than the fare
charged coming and going.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
STOCKTON swINDLEa ON TRIAL.
Out of the State Tpo Years but Captured
ItltN.ediateLH on Rcfnrninn

Cat OF the State Ttco Years bat Captured
Immediately on Returning.
STOCKTON, CAL, Jan. 81. w. Rock
well, the man recently arrested in San
Francisco for swinding two Union Island
farmers out of 1907 sheep by representing
himself as a buyer for San Francisco
house, was placed on trial to-day.
Rockwell bought the sheep on fifteen
days time, disposed of them to San Fran
cisco people and went to Canada.
About the time he left he sent bogus
draft to the ranchers. He remained out
OF the State two years, but returned to San
Francisco two months ago and was taken
into custody.
The evidence against him is conclusive
so lar as has been taken and his chances
for s an Quentin are favorable.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
THE NEWS Of SAN JOSE,
Sullivan Estate Company Or
gained With a Million
Capital.
The Notorious Pyle-Piercy Breach of
Promise Case Goes to the Jury
To-Day.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Jan. s.--Chairman
Greeninger of the Board OF Supervisors
has appointed ". NJ. Cooper, A. T. Herr
mann, F. C. Franck, w. A. Meads and C.
NJ. Wooster as delegates to the fifth ses-
sion of the California River Improvement
Convention to be held in San Francisco on
"Wednesday, ] anuary Is.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
The Breach of Promise Case.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Jan. s.-The taking of
testimony in the Pyie-Piercy $4,000
breach of promise suit was concluded this
morning. Argument was at once COM
menced. r. K. Syer made the opening
address for The plaintiff. He was followed
by Attorney Cothran for the defense. The
case will probably be given to the jury to-
morrow
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
Napa Bssrotar Conricted.

NAPA, CAL, Jan. 8.-Ernest Geiger, the
man who was found to have such guam
t1ty OF stolen property stored at his Mount
Veeder ranch, near Napa, was found guilty
of burglary to-day.
The crime he was convicted of was that
OF stealing number of vehicles from a
st. Helena carfiage-maker. Attorney Col
well saysthe will appeal Geiger's case to
the Supreme Court.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
4 Basr1lar Senten ced.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Jan. Samuel Fran
els, who with John E. Burke burglarized
the residence of II. V. Morehouse in Octo-
Der last, was sentenced to six years in San
Quentin this morning by Judge Lorigan.
Burke, whose trial was to have COM
to withdraw his admission of prior con-
viction and be allowed to plead guilty of
burglary in the second degree. The court
took the matter under advisement until
Friday
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
E1stoLine Hollis, Hill.

SAN JOSE, Call, Jan. s.-The will of
Emoline Hollis was presented for probate
to-day. w. II. Hollis, the sole devisee
under the will. is named as executor,
The estate consists of $500 on deposit in
local bank.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
Sudden Death of a 1Tonoo,.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Jan. 8.-The dead body
OF an unknown Chinaman was found on
the railway track back of Fox's nursery,
near Warner station. The body was in a
sitting posture when found. The China
man was seen in the vicinity about II
heart disease. The body was brought to
the morgue and an inquest will be held.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
RATE-CUTTING DENIED.
General Passenger Agent Byrne of Los
angeles CombatS the RWnlor.

angeles Combats the RWmor.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Jan. S.-John J.
Byrne. general passenger agent of the
Southern California, said this morning,
when asked if there was any truth in the
re port to the effect that the Santa Fe and
the Southern Pacific were cutting rates
from Eastern points to Southern Califor-
MIA: tIf there is any cutting [ don't know
about it. The existence of such. condi-
ton OF things would certainly be known
to me.
1T is simply one of those idle rumors
that gain currency, the source of which no
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
Trainer Journalist Married.

TRAVER, CAL, Jan. Sc. W. Leisz,
one of our prominent young citizens and,
until recently, one of the proprietors OF the
Traver Advocate was married this morn
ing TO Miss Matte Landry OF Missouri.
Miss Landry came to California on a
pleasure trip short time ago. She is
quite handsome, and Mr.. Leisz became
enamored of her attractions at their first
meeting. An engagement soon followed,
and the wedding is the sequel.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
Supplies for the ya1,ev Road.

Supplies for the Valley road are mpiy pour
ing into this port Yesterday the kenilworth
arrived with HOO odd tons of rails, spikes, fish
plates and bolts; the John Mcdonald with 500
tons of the same material is partially dis
charged; the Iroquois, which had aboard 500
tons for the Valley road, is fully discharged,
and the Roanoke, with 1000 tons; the NJ. p.
with 1000 TONS are due to arrive any day.
This material is coming from the Lackawanna
mills OF scranton, Pa, and the Bethlehem mills
of Bethlehem, Pa.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
A STOCKTON STEAMER AGBoUND.
The y. ID. Peters Rams Her Nose IL. the
Mad at DatfcHn,an,s cut

Inc y. ID. Peters Rams Her Nose IL. the
Mad at Daefch,man's cut.
STOCKTON, CAL, Jan. S-The steamer
j. ID. Peters ran on the bank last night at
low water at the first cut on the river,
known as Dutchman's, about seven miles
from Stockton.
The vessel was very heavily loaded, and
when she went on the bank was unable to
get off again. She was still in the mud
when the Mary CARAT and Captain
Weber passed her this morning.
When the Peters struck the mud bank
last night her nose was soon in the mud
with her fantall out in the stream, so that
there was barely passageway for the
Dauntless when she reached that place.
The steamer did not arrive at the wharf
until this afternoon.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09

military banquet tonight, at which the
Governor and the Territorial and military
officials were present.
Among the guests were Colonel c. f.
orocKer OF san francisco and ]. Sloat Fas-
sett of New York. The dinner was the
most elaborate one ever given in Arizona.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09

BILL and letter heads, statements, envelopes
and typewriting papers. All our neigh bors
wishing stationery supplies for the new year
can save time and money by placing their or
ders with us right here on Market street. San
born, Vail g. Co.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
CHARGED WITH BIGAMY

While Separated From His Wife, Fred
erick c. Hens1ey Entered Into
Contract Marriage.
Frederick G. Hensley, bookkeeper liv-
ing at 107 Taylor street, was arrested yes
terday on warrant charging him with
bigamy.
The complaining witness is Margaret
Hensiey, 2513 McAllister street, wife of the
defendant.
Aniline blue dye was discovered and
used in cotton-making in 1851
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
National Guard Dinner.

PHOENIX, ARIz., Jan. s. = DR.. Scott
Helm, surgeon-general of the Arizona
National Guard, gave his sixth annual
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
Only Bills Were Audited.

AT the regular meeting of the Railroad
Commission yesterday afternoon the only
business transacted was the auditing of
bills for current expenses.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09

The spectacular burlesque Ixion,'' with its
new specialties, is still proving popular at
traction at the Tivoi.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09

The Orpheum has several strong acts this
week, particularly that of Newell and shevette
on the horizontal bars. The Manhattan Com
edy Four Quartet also does some pleasing
work, and Clifford and Huth in their dialect
duets, are thoroughly entertaining.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09

Baby are affording plenty of amusement for.
the audience at Growers Alcazar this week.
Leonard Grover Jr. has made quite hit as the
Baby, and the rest of the company are quite
at home in their various roles.