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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-03-01

legal form and precedent at naught. A
grim sort of humor, too, was sometimes
manifest in his rulings, and more than
one litigant, seeking judgment for his
pound of flesh, had departed from Judge
Grawler's court a wiser anC madden If not
better man, and, somehow, painfully
impressed with the idea that, if their re-
spective positions were reversed, he would
have joke of the first magnitude on the
opposing party to the suit.
CoroIary to the Judges love of justice
was his utter hatred of all that savored of
wrong. And he was thoroughly con-
sistent-perhaps too much so-in that he
hated the wrongdoer as savagely as the
wrong itself, and held himself the natural
enemy of every willful violator of the law,
moral or civil, whatever his voca-
ton or degree. By reason of this
radical bias he sometimes became an
advocate where he should have been only
a Judge; naturally inclining TO defend
what he believed to be right, and to thwart
and discomfit its every assailant. Espe-
cially did he dislike, and delight in oppos-
ing, that class of attorneys who seemingly
believe that legal ability consists in cap
tious quibbling. the suppression or per-
version of all damaging facts and
the Misrepresentation of testimony.
Woe to the pettifogger who at
tempted an outrage upon justice in the
court where Judge Grawler presided And
woe to the client, also, unless his cause
strongly appealed to the worthy magis-
trate's sense of right! If fever justice failed
in securing full recognition of her demands
III that forum it was in come case where
the demand was made in behalf of one
represented by such an attorney or who
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-03-01

At the trial the plaintiff testified that he
had furnished milk to the defendant for
twenty-three months at 81 per month and
that the defendant had never paid any,
thing on the account.
Fellows tidgeted nervously and sucked
an unllghted cigar during the direct exam
ination, and, curiously enough, he made
but few objections to the questions asked,
or to the testimony ELECTED. He be-
gan the cross examination in q Sc
ductively insinuating manner and
with nasal whine. 1t soon tran
spired that Mr.. Bilberry knew no
fact in the case of his own knowledge,
except that Tappan was charged on plain
tiffs books for milk and had ignored sew
eral bills recently presented to him with
request of payment. All these he (Bil-
berry, had learned from Billy Benson.
When asked whether he knew, as fact,
that Tappan had not paid Benson, Bilberry
but Benson told me-" Here, on vigor-
Gus objection from Fellows, the proposed
statements of Benson were excluded as
hearsay. Next, on notion, all the testi-
mony of Bilberry, being based on state
mentS of Benson, was excluded for like
reason. Here the dairyman's case seemed
to end. He had admitted that he never
smoke personally to Tappan about the
milk, but had left it all to Benson, his
driver; and Benson's statements were not
in evidence.
But Mr.. Kraiken was equal to the emer-
gency. He said the defendant had in his
answer admitted that he had received the
milk and could not now deny it. On the
question of payment he (kraiken) would
be sworn. He accordingly took the stand
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-03-01

and testified that after the action had been
commenced he had talked with the de-
PENDANT anent the matter; that Iappan
admitted he owed the bill and said he
would have paid it "If Bilberry hadn't
been so burned quick sum of him.; and
that this conversation took place nearly
month after Billy Benson left for Aus
tralia.
Kraiken appeared SO well pleased with
the shape his own testimony gave to the
case that he proceeded to enlarge upon the
admissions of the defendant, the time,
place and attendant circumstances until
he left the matter (assumlng his state
ments to be truei without loop or hinge
on which to hang doubt"
Fellows crOSs-eXamlned him at some
length, but Kraiken adhered to his orig
inal statement, and kept multiplying
''facts" to the detriment of the defendant
at such a rate that his opponent was glad
to stop.
Plaintiff rested his case.
Tappan, being sworn, testified that he
paid Benson for-all the milk except that
used during the last month. He said he
had never talked with kraiken on the sub
ject and therefore denied having made the
statement concerning which kraiken had
Just testified. The taking of the receipt
from Benson and its subsequent loss were
detailed with great particularly. te-
dious cross-examination by kraiken left
his story and denials intact.
And now Mr.. Fellows asked to De sworn.
He much regretted he said, that it was
necessary, but the conduct of counsel for
plaintiff had rendered it so. He Mr..
Fellows) would not see justice outraged
and an honest man defrauded in such
manner and compelled to pay bill twice
when he could prevent it. In the name of
justice, in the sacred name of truth, he de-
sired
eff you want to testify be sworn" said
his Honor, gruffiy.
Fellows stopped his high voiced
harangue and took the witness box. He
said: Just before Billy Benson left
for Australia he told me that he
had collected $44 from Mr.. Tappan for
milk, and I've seen since that time re-
ceipt for that amount in the defendant
possession. Pm perfectly familiar with
Benson's handwriting, and know that he
wrote that receipt, and no one else did.
And Mr.. Kralken told me long
after the time he claims to have
talked with the defendant about the
bill that he had never spoken to him
about the matter at all; but he believed
that when it came to the scratch he would
pay it, Notwithstanding the denial in the
answer"
While Fellows was on the stand he
looked detiantly at Kraiken, who return ed
the stare with interest The latter, with a
sheer, declined to cross-examine, but
promptly took the stand and in rebuttal
warmly denied having had any such con.
veTsation with Fellows: and thereat the
two champions OF right and justice waxed
warm in dispute, made against each Other
direct accusations of unprofessional con-
duct, and oblque references to perjury
until the rasping voice of the magistrate
warned them TO desist.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-03-01
ADVENTURES OF A WATCH FACTORY
IT Is LOCATED IN A JAPANESE TOWN AT LAST.

the world knew nothing of that and the
bulk of the company's stock remained I'M
sold. Financiers would advance no more
money; laborers struck for their wages;
T. A. Kimbal, the San Diego capitalist,
foreclosed a mortgage on the company's
works and then LEVIED on the watches and
watch movements, and the Otay company
was completely tied up ana absolutely
helpless.
Mr.. Wheeler is what the busy world
calls a rustler. He didn't linger about the
brick tomb of his Otay hopes and weep
his sad bosom empty" tie gathered MINI
self together, oiled his wits anew, and pro-
ceeded TO a fresh field.
In 1889, San Jose was endeavorlng to
work ND enthusiasm in the real estate
market, and a number OF spectators or the
Garden City were employing orass oanos
to attract attention to New Chicago, which
was to wrest from Alviso her supremacy
as a mart of commerce. Here was Mr..
Wheeler's opportunity again.
Gentlemen" he may have said, 1.-THE
way to build New Chicago and sell off the
acreage in town lots is to start 1t as man
ufacturing place, where labor Will be sup
ported by solid industries. You can't be-
gin better than by putting up watch
factory. watch factory at New Chicago
will advertise the site all over the land and
across the seas-advertise it in substan-
tial way, and it will attract other indus
tries, which, in turn, will bring in more
people, till the fame of Milpitas shall be
overshadowed by the glory of the young
giant civ that shall be known to future
generations as the offspring of the business
genius of San Jose"
Manv good citizens of the Garden City
rushed to embrace the fair scheme of the
clever maker of tlmepieces. Wheeler S
picture of the outlook was SO glowing as to
make any opposition ashamed that it ever
had the nerve to exist. He showed how
the valuable tch-movements at Otay
could be purchased for song-incredibly
cheap; and how the machinery, practically
new, could be obtained at a way-down,
second hand figure.
Did the San Joseans jump at the chance
That is the superstition. They organized
the San Jose Watch Company, and Sc
cured the services of Attorney John +.
Richards to unravel the legal entangle-
ments of the Otay factory and negotiate
for the plant. The barrister went to San
Diego and brought harmony out of chaos
in so far as the plant was concerned. He
found grass growing in the streets of Otay !;
the cottages deserted; the factory showing
the dust and rust of disuse, with tools.
jewels and springs lying around in state
OF reckless neglect. In week the attor-
ney had matters Strengthened out to such
degree that he was able to ship all the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-03-01
The Watch Was Completed at San Jose


nanv borrowed money on its lands, and
borrowed more on it's improvements. II
built a three-story brick structure for the
factory and a number OF cottages ior
Der one, and the company wasn't oack-
ward about using its credit.
At length the watch factory was lnisne co !;
the plant was in place; every departnlenis
had its comnlement of workmen and
operations were in full progress-when the
boom burst, the tide of Immigration was
turned another way and the credit system
fell with a crash.
The financiers who had loaned FUNDS
to the factory project were themselves
now pressed for money, and OF course
company. with all its reputation to make,
had no sooner got ready to introduce
its wares on an uncertain market than the
death of the boom put quletus on the
Otay factory.
Experts have declared that the watch
mnfeTneDts were of superior quality, out
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-03-01

This Electric Belt
gives a steady, even
current of Electric
ity into the body for
hours at a time. 1t
stores new life in the
body.
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THIS WEEK We WILL EXHIBIT
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Showing all the latest style and up-to-date Shoes
and all at reduced prices.
send us your address and we will mail you
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-03-01

A piece of bitumlnous coal was recently
dug out of the coal mine of Newsam Bros,
near Pekin, Ill.,, on which was imprinted
the Arabic numerals, 306, 900. the charac-
tiers being about an inch long. The find
was made 125 feet below the surface of the
earth and the local scientific men are puz-
Zled to account for it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-03-01
Notice to Our 0ut.of- Town Patrons

We Prepay Express Mail Charges to any part
of the Pacific Coast all orders for shoes at Catar
logue prices on receipt of remittance.
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TRY IT YOURSELF!

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your trouble you should give it trial at gives
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-03-01

Two thousand varieties of apples are
raised in the United States.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

In the district court Of the State Of Iowa in and
for Polk county, A ril term, A. d. 1895,
Mary c. Anderson, plaintiff, VS.. Anders j. r.
Anderson, defendant:
TO Anderson:
You are hereby notified that there is now on
file in the Office OF the clerk Of the district court
OF the state OF Iowa. in and for Polk county q
petition OF Mary G. Anderson, the plaintiff
asking that the marriage and bonds OF matri
mony heretofore existing between yourself and
the plaintiff be dissolved, set aside and held
for naught, on the grounds OF desertion upon
your part, and that said plaintiff have the care
and custody OF her minor children decreed to
her. And that unless you appear thereto
and defend before noon OF the second day of the
next term, being the April term, of the said
court, which will commence at Des Moines on
the 9Th day OF April, 1896 default will be en-
tered against you and decree rendered thereon
Dated this Bird day OF February A. D.. 1896
a. L. STEELE,
4-w Attorney for Plaintiff
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14
THE ORES
Original Notice,


In the district count, of the state of
Iowa, in and for Polk county, April
term, A. D., 1896.
were May Rush, plaintiff, VS.. Ashley A.
Rush, defendant.
To Ashley A. Rush. defendant:
You are hereby notified that the petit
ton of plaintiff in the above entitled cause
is now filed in the office oftheclerk of the
district court ofthe state of Iowa. in and
t,r Polk county, claiming of you an abso-
lutte divorce from the bonds of matrimony
on the grounds of cruel and inhuman
treatment, such as to endanger the lie of
plaintiff; and asking that she be given
her maiden name We're May Wilson, and
for equitable relief For farther particu-
lars see petition.
And that unless you appear thereto and
defend before noon of the second day of
the April term A. D., 1886 of the said
court. which will commence at Des Moines
on the 9th day of April A. d., 1896, de-
fault will be entered against you and
Judgment rendered thereon.
DowELL d PARRISH,
Attorneys for the plaintiff.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14

A gentleman of color, who has lived
and done business in Des Moines since
1869, and who has rented home for his
family, and has never been known to fail
in meeting all OF his obligations -has had
sad experience recently. For fifteen
years he has rented residence and place
Of business from two gentlemen who are
democrats. He was unfortunate, and de-
sired to rent q lodging room for himself
He @s.,.ssi on some Of his oft-professcd re-
publican friends, but they refused him.
Politics does not make a man gentleman
In either truth or action.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14
TIME REDUCED.
Remember that the

Remember that the
GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE
Runs Their
Phillips Pullman Excursion Cars to
CALIFORNIA
on their fast trains. Examine time cards
aud see that we are nearly
TWO HOURS
quicker than any other route CHICAGO TO
Los ANGELES.
The Phillips excursions are popular
He has carried over $4,000 patrons in
past fifteen years, and a comfortable trip
at cheap rates is guaranteed, and the fast
time now made puts the PHILLIPs-RoCK
psLAND Excursions AT THE TOP.
a Post yourself for California trip befor
deciding, and write me for explicit inform
alton. Address,
JOHN SEBASTIAN. g. p. A., Chicago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

In the district court of the state OF Iowa.
in and for Polk county, April term. A
D., 1896
Torrance Order, plaintiff, vs.. Stephen Girl
der, defendant.
To Stephen Grider:
You are hereby notified, that on or be-
fore the 1st day OF March, A, D. 1896, the
petition Of plaintiff in the above entitled
cause will be filed III the office Of the clerk
of the district court Of the state of Iowa,
in and for Polk county, claiming of you a
divorce, on the grounds Of Willful deser-
ton ard non-support.
And that unless you appear thereto and
defend before noon of the second day Of
the April term, A. D. 1896, Of the said
court. which will commence at Des Moines,
Iowa, on the 9th day Of April, A. d. 1896,
default will be entered against you and
judgment rendered thereon.
WILLIAMSON 81 FOSTER,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14
Corporation Notice.

Notice Is hereby given Of the
formation Of a corporation named the
Stanley Land Company, whose principal
place Of business shall be Des Moines,
Iowa. Its principal business shall be the
buying selling and improving of real es-
tate. The authorized capital is 1000,
and is fully paid as per articles OF incor-
poration. The existance of this corpora
ton commences with the fling Of the
articles and continues for twenty years
Its indebtedness shall not exceed $40, 900,
at any one time. The affairs of the COM
pany shall be conducted by president, q
vice president, and secretary and treas
urer, elected the first Thursday in June
of each year. The first officers are L. w.
Goode. president; E. E. Clark vice presi-
dent; Frank w. Worse, secretary and
treasurer; and these with Simon Casady,
and Jonas M. Preston make up the first
board Of directors. Private property is
exempt from corporate debts.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14
Notice of Appointment.

Notice is hereby given 10 all persons in
terested That on the 9TH day Of Janu-
airy, 1886, the undersigned was appointed
by the district court Of Polk county, Iowa,
administrator of the estate of Joel P.
Davis, deceased, late of said county. All
persons indebted to said estate will make
payment to the undersigned, and those
having claims against the same will pre-
sent them, legally authenticated, to said
court for allowance.
Dated, Jan. T, 1896.
LYDIA M. DAVIS,
Admins tratrix.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14

THr Iowa STATE BYsTANDER will not
support colored or white men who have
snothered grand jury records It feels
justified IN doing so in order to protect the
upright citizens OF the community. An
honest man need have no fear.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14

There is large tract Of land in O'Brien
and Dickinson counties which has reverted
back to the government by the failure OF
the Sioux City and st. Paul to fulfill its
contract. The lands are valued and may
be pre-empted.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14

When you want some small notions do
yon ever think Of hunting for Mr.. Thomas
Blagburnp He was generous to fault
before he met with misfortune, and many
men and women has been made happier
By his kindness. 1t IS your turn now. Do
II well as Re did.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14

I.E. Wllliamson's legal difficulty was
not 50 serious a. viewed by some. He re-
tains his home just the same as ever. He
was a victim OF legal technicahties. Even
the justice Of the law sometimes works an
injustice,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14

Charles Greenway OF Webster City came
to this city in time to be present at the
Pathfnders' entertainment. he will be.
busy shaking hands with his many friends
for week or ten days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14
Another Republican f?,,

] am republican, and as good as any
in the world, and ] fought to maintain re-
publican principles. ! have been repub-
lican all my life. am an ex-soldier and
can be nothing bnt a republican.
JOHN FARLEY.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14

Ed Willett is taking very active part in
affairs of a public nature. He is . young
man Of merit, has good education and
good ability. The young Afro-Americans
must be acknowledged on their merits.
There are many who predict brilliant
future for Ed. His ability and honesty
merit the prediction Of his many friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14

1t is gratifying to note the fact that The
Iowa STATE BYsTANDER has larger
circulation than many papers which make
larger pretensions.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14
VI M tNss l1t.-s s.t 80 Ni'tH ~ Az
Beautiful
Weather
We Should
Have.

We ought to have two big days ahead
of us
Read carefully what we propose to do
to make these days "pan out" big at
the big Store"
Notice particularly the savings to you
If you need anything In Jackets, mus
lin underwear, hosiery, gloves, Sunday
tixing-Come to us Friday and Satur-
day.
THE BIO STORE will sell today and
all day, any and all goods adver-
tised by any house or firm-in
the Commute sale-at the same
prices, II not less; the same quail
ity of goods, If not better. Bring
that "hour advertisement" with
you, and get from US call day"
ANY hour In the day-any goods
they advertise.
1t pays to trade with US.
THE SECOND FLOOR rs ALIVE
WITH BARGAINS FOR
SATURDAY.
$1,000 Ladies' Wool Suits .......... $500
1880 Ladies' Wool Suits $7.5Q
Come and get them-duick!
so Separate Skirts. new mixtures,
yard sweep, lined throughout.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14

E. T. Banks has been sick and confined
to his house. His wife is bravely carrying
on his work at the court house
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14

Miss Edith Birney is spending q week
with her friends, Mr.. and Mrs. c. S Stew
art and daugh,er Bessie.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14

Do you ever think of the lady dress
makers of the Afro American homes when
you want work? They do good work. tit
nicely and have work done on time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14

The A. M. E. church started revival.
A Rev. PharIis, who is said to be reviv-
alist, is reported to be in charge.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14

Mrs. William Mash was quite sick last
week, but is much improved,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14

IF you want the best coal in the market
order 1t OF Redhead st the Coal Palace,
Sl7 Sixth avenue. 1-9-3-m.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14

All communications and correspondence
must be signed by the writer. Do not fail.
We do not desire them for publication.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14

Miss May Fleming Ruff will give in
struotion in voice culture and instrumental
music at her home, 1902 Park street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14

George Staples has retired from the
Turkish bath rooms on Sixth avenue, and
is now permanently located in his rooms
in the Good block. He is a surgeon-chi-
ropodist.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14

The surest and quickest way to instill a
new spirit into the young girls and young
men is to assistthem in securing positions.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14

X
Here is the result of the eau
cuses to elect committeeman to fill
vacancies:
Third precinct of Second ward:
R. B. Likes, $50; F. W. Dewey,
SO; majority for Likes 6.
First precinct of the Third ward:
E. G. Walrath.
Third precinct of the Fourth
ward. Fred Barnett.
Third precinct Of Sixth ward:
Joseph McGarraugh, 10S; George
Van Dyke, 6s; majority 40.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14

j. G. Berry is running dining car out
Of st. Paul. It's hard to keep good man
out of work.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14

Mrs. Lizzie Palmer is in Minneapolis,
the guest Of her step-father, Rev. Higgins.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14

Ed Comley, formerly OF this city, but
Cow Of st. Louis, is in the city visiting
friends