The San Francisco call., 1896-02-29
MIR. HIGGS' SIDE.
ne Denies Some of the Statements Made
by His Wife.

MIR. HIGGS' SIDE.
ne Denies Some of the Statements Made
by His Wife.
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 2S.-Mr. Higgs,
the husband of the woman who sold out
her furniture and with her two children
made hurried departure for England,
says that some OF his wife's statements re-
gardlng him are untrue.
Il have not made the least effort to find
them," said Mr.. Higgs tonight, land 1
have not asked the police to assist me-.
When we separated my wife helped me to
pack my trunk, and. although she sus-
pected good deal, she told me not long
ago that she had been deceived. | gave
her 500 less than a month ago and also
the furniture which she sold before leav-
ing. From what | learn she is we'll on her
way across the country by this time, but 1
am not worrying over it. l do not like,
though, to be misrepresented."
At the Macdonough.
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 2S.-The original
A. NJ. Palmer's "Trilby'' Company, which
played here last October with great sue
cess, will fill their one open date, previous
to departure for tour of Australia, with
two performances at the Macdonough next
Wednesday afternoon and evening. The
company have engaged passage on the
AustI allan steamer which leaves the day
after the performance, and will not appear
in San Francisco. Edith Crane and all
the favorites in the cast are with the COM
pany. Sale of seats begins tomorrow
morning.
Marsick, the famous French violinist,
has been secured for one concert at the
Macdonough next Saturday evening,
March I.
To Organize Permanently.
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 28.-The Nc
KinIey Club of Oakland is to be perma-
nently organized Saturday night at Koh-
Ter d Chase Hall, Eleventh street and
Broadway. There are several candidates
for president and warm meeting is an
uclpated. The proceedings are to begin
al o'clock. instrumental music is to be
a feature of the affair. State Senator Eli
S. Denison has been invited to attend and
make protection speech. w. r. Davis
is also to be present.
The Yacht FouIed.
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. %. - Charles
Fairs yacht, Lucero, collided with the
ship Oriental at the Franklin street wharf
this al 'rnoon. 1t was being brought out
OF the estuary, where it had been lying
during the winter. The Lucero backed off
after she had struck, but fouled the Sec
ond time. The third attempt was more
successful, and she got away. The only
ddlHdSt NdS d DTOheH DOWSpTlb Win some
scratches on the paint.
Ladies at War.
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 2S.-The mem
bers OF John A. Logan Circle No. 5, Ladies
OF the q. a. R., are at war, and the trou-
BILE will be fully aired at the State conven-
ton 10 be held in San Jose March q. One
faction disbanded the circle and reorgan-
lied as Phil Sheridan Circle No. ). The
other faction clung to the old name and
numb Der, and claim the other sides action
is Illegal as there were fourteen who
favored holding the charter.
Strong Cross Complaint.
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 2S.-Charles 8.
Flood filed his answer and cross com plant
to-day III the suit of his wife, Laura Z.
Flood, for a divorce. He denies the charge
OF cruelty and says they have lived
together since the alleged desertion and
all of his actions are fully condoned in the
sight of the law. He charges she has been
guilty of many acts OF infidelity.
Pioneer Gone.
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 2s. - Captain
Jesse Healey died at his home, $50 Tenth
street, a bout O'Clock this afternoon. He
is Il native OF New York, 66 years OF age.
He came to California in 40, but returned
East in '53. When the war broke out
President Lincoln appointed him quarter
master, with the rank of captain.
The Brick Schemes.
OAKLAND. CAL, Feb 2S. S. A. Hof-
sira of San Jose is the la test victim Of
gold brick sharpers. He is a wealthy
rancher near that city, and gave up $4,000
for two brass bars last month. The men
were in court to-day for arraignment.
The examination in the Richie case was
set for Wednesday.
CampbelPs Estate.
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 2S.-1he will of
the late Ed H. Campbell was filed for
probate to-day. The estate is valued at
$1S, 750 and is left to his widow, Annie
Campbell. Campbell was the proprietor
of saloon on Eleventh street known as
the Dirigo.
Serious Condition.
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 2S.-Daniel Fer
guson, who was struck by the local engine
on Seventh street about 2:30 Wednesday
morning, is in a serious condition. He
was riding home on his wheel and de-
clares the engine gave no warning or he
would have heard it.