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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
LOS ANGELES CRUSADE.
Examination of the First Alleged Offender
Accused by the Parkhurst
Society

LOS. ANGELES, CAL, Dec. 5.-The first
case TO go to trial in the sensational Park
hurst Society crusade against violators of
the iouor-selIing ordinance and keepers of
disorderly houses was heard this forenoon
in the Police Court, the defendant being
Charles Pickenbach of the Olive saloon.
The witnesses against HIM were II. S.
Ryder and Charles Ball, theological stu
dents.
Uuder cross-examination it was devel-
oped that shortly before II O'Clock on the
night in question they had gone to the
saloon and asked to be shown to the lava
tory. They remained in there until after
closing time and then came out and asked
for something to drink.
One called for a glass of beer and the
other for glass of wine. Pickenbach sug-
gested that if the latter was i'll he had bet
ter take blackberry brandy. Just how the
defendant got the idea that the witness
needed blackberry brandy was a mooted
question.
When questioned about this matter from
the stand the defendant said:
when a gentleman comes to me In
distress / will help him. l have that
much Christianity that / would help a
sick dog. Therefore, when ne asked me
for flask of whisky, and me thinking
him Ill, l sold it to him. Had he came in
fair and square and acted like man
should have told him that it was after
hours"
The defense proved an excellent charac-
ter for Pickenbach, General G.. f. A. Last,
George oebelein, Joseph Maier and DR..
n. Lindenfeldt gave testimony in his be-
half The case was taken under advise
ment by Judge Morrison.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
STAGE HOLD-UP
NEAR LOMPOC
Mailsacks on the Coach
From Los AlamoS
Rifled.
Masked Highwayman Compels
the Driver to Do His
Bidding.
Government Reward of Five Hundred
Do lars Off.rei for His
Capture.

SANTA BARBARA, CAL, Dec. 5.-The
stage running from Los Alamos to Lom-
poe, used exclusively for carrying mail.
was robbed last night at 10 o. clock after
passing the Stuart postoffice. station
about midway between the lines termi-
mails, by tall highwayman, masked and
wearing large sombrero. He raised to
his shoulder weapon, which the 10-year-
old driver-Miller by name-supposed was
gun, but which proved to be only club,
and commanded the driver to stop.
The boy, VINO was the only occupant of
the stage, obeyed, and was so badly fright
ened that he did not resist when the rob-
Der began to rifle the mailsacks.
After the robber had looted the mail
and taken what he wanted he allowed
the boy to proceed. Miller hurried to
Lompoc and notified the officers. Deputy
Sheriff Nick Foxen organized posse and
started in pursuit of the outlaw.
An immediate offer of $500 by the Gov
eminent for his capture has stimulated
the efforts of the posse. and it is believed
the robber cannot escape. Sheriff Hicks
received the following dispatch from Dep
uty Inspector Flint:
Los ANGELES, Dec. 5.
Sheriff Hicks, Santa Barbara County: Stage
robbed last night between Los Alamos and
Lompoc. Government offers a reward of $500.
FLINT, Inspector.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
The SANTA CRUZ FAILURE.
fortunes to ExorbHont
Rents,

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, Dec. 5.-The fail
ure of ]. r, Chace has to-day been the alb
sorbing topic of local interest. 1t is stated
that Mr. Chace has left for Salinas to as
sumo the management of new hotel
there, but this report has not been cor.
roborated.
Mr.. Chace left a letter for publication,
in which he charges the F. A. Him Com
pany with demanding a rent exorbitant
and prohibitive considering the business
depression. The rent was $500 per au-
mum for the Ocean House. In the letter
he foretells disaster for his successor ii the
rent is above $1,000 per annum.
The f. A. Him Company, he states,
also charged him SIS per month for water,
when the city charged only 81. In South
ern California every assistance is given to
a hotel man, but in Santa Cruz an effort
is made to break him up, MIR. Chace de-
clares. Continuing, he says
81 tried to meet my obligations. l
never gamble or drank or spent money
fooIishly.. Ihave paid dearly The refers to
the financial disaster and also to the loss
of his son, Dick who died from fever in
the Ocean Housed for my experience in
the Ocean House,"
This letter is the more significant when
it is'remembered that j. R. Cnace is re-
lated to the Him family.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
TEACHERS ELECT OFFICERS.
Close of the Southern California Asso
ciGtion'S Session.

Close of The Southern California Asso-
ci0tion's Session.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Dec. g. The
final session of the Southern California
Teachers Association was held this
morning.
superintendent Sam T. Black delivered
an eloquent address. President J. L. Lin
scott of Santa Cruz spoke on The Cali
forpia State Teachers Association"
"School Organization" was ably treated
by E. P. Cubberly of San Diego, and the
discussion was led by Margaret M. Mo-
geau of San Bernardlno and Melville
Dozier of Los Angeles. T. Il. Kirk of
San Bernardino spoke on '1The Educa-
tional Conflict"
The following officers were elected:
President, ]. P. Greeley, Superintendent
of Orange County; first vice president,
G. L. Ennis, Deputy Superintendent Of
City Schools; second vice president, Miss
Margaret NJ. Mogeau, County Superin-
tendenc of San Bernardino; secretary,
J. b. Willard, Los Angeles; treasurer, G.
Y. Roop, City superintendent of Schools,
Santa Barbara.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
SANTA Rosa INSTITUTE.

Sugar Beet Cuitmre Discussed at the
Farmers Contention.
SANTA ROSA, CAL. Dec. 5.-The
Farmers Institute concluded its labors to-
day, after most instructive meeting.
The first speaker to-day was Professor
E. W. Hilgard of the State University,
who treated of the work of the college OF
agriculture. He also discussed the history
of sugar beets, and impaired much valua-
BILE information on t is subject.
DR.. ]. Koebig of San Francisco also spoke
on beet culture and proved himself to be
master of the subject. The speaker said it
was shame to pay so much money for
sugar when this State was such an Id cal
place for peet-raising.
DR.. Koebig was accorded a hearty vote
of thanks at the close of his address.
Robert A. Thompson read paper by
Captain Guy Crosse, entitled My Ex-
perience liz Olive Culture"
As Captain Crosse has over 10, 600 olive
trees upon his Rineon Heights farm, his
treatise was listened 10 with close atten-
lion. Hon. ]. A. FiIcher spoke on the
marketing of fruit.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
STARF0RG'S RIVAL ORATORS.
Students win Contest for Places on tie
Intercollegiate Debating

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Call, Dec.
5.-The Student Body has elected the fol-
lowing students to contest in its behalf
for places on the intercollegiate debating
team: J. M. Ross '97, Burton Palmer '97,
]. NJ. Bell 1877, c. Z. Schwartz '99 and
Switzer '98.
Other representatives will be elected by
each of the debating societies and from
the entire number the three intercolle-
giate debating representatives will be Sc
lected. 1t is the intention this year to
have several preliminary debates before
the final selection, not only to determine
on the speakers, but as practice for those
who will represent the university.
Some OF the faculty members and the
more vitality interested students are agi-
tating the institution of new college
course in elocution and forensics. 1t is
held that such a course would be very
popular and would permit of peculiar
and valuable sort of training not now
available here.
There seems to be more interest taken
here in the intercollegiate and Carnot de-
bates than usual. Many new men have
avowed their intention to try for place
among Stanford's representative trio.
Every encouragement will be given them,
and the students are generally hopeful
that Stanford will carry off the hcnors in
these debates this year.
The executive committee of the Inter-
Society Debating League selected January
10, % and 20 as dates for the preliminary
de bates.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
SANTA BARBARA M0URES.
The Body of Rev. Father Fox Consigned
TO Vault in the Picturesque
Old Mission.

SANTA BARBARA, CAL, Dec. 5.-The
earthly remains of the Rev. Father Fox
were laid to rest to-day within the nal
lowed walls of one of the old Mission
vaults. Long before o'clock, the time set
apart for the funeral, the main aisle OF the
old sanctuary, where the priest had often
raised his voice in humble supplicatioen
was filed with people of all religions, VINO
came to look upon his face for the last
time, or offer up prayer for his eternal
repose.
The funeral services were solemn, plain
and simple. Requiem mass was celebrated
by the Rev. Father Stockman, assisted by
the Rev. Father O'Keefe and other mem
bers of the Franciscan order.
Father Stockman, who is priest OF the
parish of Santa Barbara, also delivered
the funeral sermon, which was short and
touching Then the body was borne by
the pallbearers, brothers of the order, to
its last resting place, through the old
Mission garden, into which, with two ex-
captions, no woman was ever allowed to
enter.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
WHITTIER IAVESTIGATION.
Condition of the States Yards NotU Be-
ing Inquired Into.


ing Inquired Into.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Dec. 5.-The adj
visory committee recently appointed by
Governor Budd to make an investigation
into the present condition of the States
wards of the Whittier Reform School ar
rived from the north yesterday and, in
company with Trustee Adina Mitchell, is
now at Whittier.
The committees appointment is the re-
suit of the late special report of Mrs.
Mitchell, in which she pointed out tAe
desira biIity OF consolidating the male por-
ton of the Whittier and Preston Reform
schools under one management at lone
and the removal of the Whittier girls to
Glen Ellen and the fee bic minded wards
from Glen Ellen to Whittier.
The Governor will base his next recon-
mendation to the State Legislature, touch
ing these institutions, on the report of
this commission.
The committee is com posed of the presi-
dent of the board of trustees and the
Superintendent of the Institution for the
Fee BILE minded and one subordinate officer
there, and the superintendent and one
subordinate officer from the Preston
School of Reform.
The committee will take time and pains
to fully post itself as to the working of the
Whittier institution with a view TO making
comprehensive and intelligent report to
the Governor.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
SAN JOSE WIDOWS SUIT.
Mrs. Sarah G. TuLy Brings Action foi
Possession of Her Late Hus-
hands Estate.

sSAN JOSE, CAL, Dec. 5.-Sarah G. Tully,
widow of the late John Tully, to-day begun
suit against Mary E. Tuily, Edward O..
Tully. Isabella TuIly, Eleanor Tully.
Joseph Tully and Dorinda Tully, children
OF the deceased by former wife. to re-
cover possession of 1868 acres OF land in
the Yerba Buena Rancho. t
The property involved is situated within
few miles of this City and is valued at
over 100000.
In the complaint it is alleged that prior
to October Is, 1894, the plaintiff, Mrs.
FULLY, was in possession of said lands, and
at that time the defendants unlawfuily
and wrongfully entered into the posses
sion and occupation of said lands and
ousted and elected her.
The land involved consists of six par
cells. aggregating 1868 acres. The plaintiff
asks for $4,000 for the use and occupation
of each piece OF land for each year. which
foots up 5000. The sum of $4,000 is also
asked for the wrongful custer and with
holding of the premises.
There Is long story in connection with
the suit, which dates back to 1886, when
John Tully, who was a wealthy old pio-
neer, married his second wife, the plain
tiff, against the wishes OF his children.
Tully at that time was over Gu years OF
age and Mrs. Tully but %.
Trouble soon. came and Mrs. Tully sued
for divorce. While the action was pend
ing fully decided all his property to his
children. Judge Belden granted the
plaintiff her divorce and decreed the deeds
fraudulent as to whatever interests she
had, but those rights were not determine
A few months later Tully and his di-
yorced wife were remarked and the prop
erty was decided to her. Then shortly
before his death, about three years ago, he
decided all the property again to his
children.
The suit begun to-day is for the purpose
OF having the deeds to the children set
aside, and the deeds to the widow de-
clared in force and effect.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
FRESNO LAWYER INDICTED.
Samuel jackson Accused of Having Em7
bszzIed the Funds of q
Client,

FRESNO, CAL, Dec. 5.-Samuel jack
son. attorney, was to-day indicted by the
Grand Jury on two charges of embezzle-
ment. The first indictment accuses jack
son of having, on November 1, 1895, while
acting as the agent of Mrs. Rebecca Raw
Inns of Fresno, wilfully. fraudulently and
feloniously appropriated to his own use
the sum OF $104.
The second indictment accuses him of
having on the same date EN- bezzled SIM
liar sum entrusted to his care by the same
person. Judge Webb fixed Jackson's bail
at $500 in each case.
1t has for several months past been
known that Mrs. Rawlins INTENDED to
prosecute Jackson in the criminal courts.
On October IA of this year she instituted
civil proceedings against Jackson in the
Superior Court of this county for the re-
covery of sums aggregating more than
$35, 900.
Jackson will give bail on Monday. He
stoutly denies that there is any foundation
for the charges.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
BOLD ROBBERY
At YUBA CITY
Masked Highwayman En-
tiers the Southern Pa
cific Depot.
Compels the Station Agent to
Open the Doors of the
Safe.
Less Than Two Hundred Dollars
Found to Pay Him for His
Risk.

YUBA CITY, CAL, Dec. ga masked
man entered the Southern Pacific depot
here at 10 o'clock last night shortly after
the departure of the passenger train for
Marysyille and at the point of revolver
compelled Station Agent S. F. Warren to
deliver up all the money and vaIuables
the Office contained. The agent was made
to open the safe and then stand silent
spectator while the interior of the strong
box was rifed.
After taking the cash on hand, the
bandit went his way and has not been
captured.
Warren gives good description of the
man who committed the robbery. The
visitor, he says, was about feet 10 inches
in height and weighed about 100 pounds.
"He wore a small dark mustache of a
few weeks growth, and was, altogether, a
very 'seedy-looking' individual. His
face was concealed behind red handker-
chief, with eyeholes cut into it. :"
Warren says that he had extingulshed
the lights and locked the doors and
stepped out through the rear entrance to
go to his home.
Just as l stepped out the fellow pointed
q revolver at me, continued warren,
land commanded me to throw up my
hands, which l did. Then the robber COM
manded me to again light up the Office,
and L began feeling in my pockets Tor
matches, when l was sternly commanded
to keep my hands up.
The robber said he would look for the
matches, and proceeded to search my
pockets. Finding a match he ignited it
and handed 1t to me. l entered the off ce
and lighted the lamps. Then the robber
compelled me to open the safe. He kept
me covered all the time with his revolver,
a weapon of bl ack STEEL
Warren said the robber got SIS of the
railroad company's money and $3.50 which
belong to the Wells-Fargo Express Com
pany.
AFTER getting the money" said the
agent che forced me to march outdoors
again. 1 wanted to stop and lock the
door, but he objected and compelled me to
walk down the street about 300 yards.
He asked me if l had revolver and 1
told him that l had not. He evidently
did not believe me, for he searched my
pockets. The robber then ran away in
the darkness, going in the direction of
Marysvile. 1 at once notified the Off
GERS
1t is believed that by means of the accu
rate description OF the robber which Mr.
Warren was able to give, the officers will
be able to capture him.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
Red Bl~f Heirs Compromise.

RED BLUFF, CAL, Dec. 5. When
Lewis Newcomer Sr. died a few months
ago he lett an estate valued at nearly
$40. 600. He also left last will and the
usual contest to follow. The bulk of his
property was divided between his son.
Lewis Newcomer Jr., ami divorced wife
of the latter, now Mrs. E. c. Fortier, and
Mrs. Fortier was named as exeeutrix.
The son filed contest. which promised a
sensational trial. The case was set for
the 18th inst. This morning General n. P.
Chapman, as counsel for the contestant
announced in court that the differences
had been settled and withdrew the con-
test, thus allowing the will to be probated
with Mrs, Fortier as executrix.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06

or $4,000. During the cross-examin alton
by Dickinson as to the vessel being
brought around the Horn in 1886, Peters
raised the objection that the matter was
new and the witness had already said he
could not fix dates. Dickinson said the
objection was highly technical, and a
somewhat animated debate ensued be-
tween the senior counsels for the respec-
tive Governments. Finally Judge Putnam
said they had not thought well to lay
down strict rules, and Judge King said
the same, but added that counsel must
keep the case within the limits of the
pleadings.
The next witness was Captain Sabiston,
who said that in 1884 as good a! vessel as
the Carolena could not be bought for less
than $4,000. John Clark, well-known
sealing man. also gave evidence as to the
price of building schooners in 1881 and
1892, and the com mission adjourned till
Monday,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06

The Copeland Medical Institute, during
five years continuous and successful prac-
tice in San Francisco, has treated and
cured many thousand sufferers from vari-
Gus diseases, proving conclusively that our
modern methods of medical practice are
correct and uniformly sure to effect a cure.
We treat all diseases humanity is heir
to, whether local or chronic, furnishing
all medicines needed for IS a month. We
don't charge doctors fees and then leave
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
STRANDED REAR CHICO.
The Steamship Red Bluff Caught on a
. Sand Rar-0ne of the Deckhands
Deowued

CHICO, CAL, Dec. 5.-The steamer Red
Bluff, belonging to the Sacramento Trans
portation Company, is stranded on a sand
bar near squaw Hill, few miles above
the Chico bridge. The vessel was on its
way down the river when it undertook
cutoff, which is It's usual custom when
the waters are up, but this time the water
fell so rapidly that the Red Bluff was
caught on the bar and will have 10 remain
until high water comes and carries it off.
The cargo was transferred to another boat.
While this was being done one of the
deckhands was knocked into the river and
drowned before ne could be rescued.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
MARTIN WILL BE MAYOR.
Los angeles on the Ere of a MunicipoI
Election

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Dec. 5.-One of
the hottest and most remarkable NUM-
cipal campaigns ever known in this city
closed tonight. Next Monday is election
day. For the first time in the history of
Los Angeles Non-Partisan organization
has taken a leading part in the campaign.
This organization is the Better City
Government League. which is composed
of business men and other citizens with
clean hands and a desire 20 correct
numerous extravagances and improve the
public service.
With the exception of mayoralty can
didate the league has complete ticket in
the field, many of its candidates being also
on the Republican ticket. julius H
Martin, the Republican candidate for
Mayor, has made clever and clean can
vass, and is almost sure of election over
Councilman Snyder, the fusion nominee.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
STANFORD Engineers to Combine.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CAL, Dec.
5.-Arrangements are now on foot for the
organization of the three local engineer
ing clubs-the civil, electrical and me-
chanical-into one large body, the idea
being to more closely unity the common
interests of the engineers. Committees
from each of the clubs have been APP
pointed to make the arrangements.
1t is probable that this larger club will
undertake the publication Of an engineer
ing journal which will contain the more
important reports, papers and addresses
given by the student mem bers OF each OF
the clubs and by faculty members In the
engineering departments
1t is not the intention to dissolve the
separate clubs, which are all in flourish
ing condition, but merely to bring them
into closer relationship by another larger
and more exclusive society.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
TWO GI1RoY Bo1s sHor.


Badly Wounded by the occidental Dis
charge of a Sh0toun.
GILROY, CAL, Dec. 5-Henry and
Arthur Manning, aged respectively is and
IA years, while on a duck-hunting to-day
at Soap Lake, near Gilroy, were badly
wounded by the accidental discharge of a
double barreled shotgun.
When they were alighting from their
wagon the gun fell to the ground, dis
charging both barrels. Henry was shot
in the lace and will lose the sight of the
right eye.
The younger boy received a horrible
wound in the left leg above the knee, and
amputation will be necessary to save his
life.
After the accident the elder brother
drove in haste to town for treatment. Both
boys displayed great GOODNESS and nerve.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
BRITISH COZ UMBfAs NEEDS

OHasUG Officials Planning for the Coun-
fry's Development.
SEATTLE, WASH, Dec. 5.-Charles H.
Lugrin, newspaper man who has re-
turned from a trip to Rossland, B. G.. in
speaking to-day of the tour of inspection
through the Trail Creek country, now be-
ing made by Hon. A. G. Blair, Minister
of Railways for the Canadian Government,
said:
THE object of Mr.. Blair's visit to the
coast is to acquaint himself with the re-
quirements for railway development in
british Columbia. 1t is expected that
some definite announcement will be made
after his return to Ottawa regarding
Crows-nest Pass.
From conversation had with Minis.
tiers Blair and Davies am satisfied that a
very prominent feature of the policy of
the Laurier Ministry will be the develop
ment of Pacific Northwest Canada. i
found them eager to be informed on the
needs of British Columbia and its re-
sources"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
sACRAMBN1o SUICIDE.
Mach Jock, a Consamptire Monaghan,
Dies by the Rope

SACRAMENTO, CAL. Dec. 5.-Mach
Jock, Chinaman 40 years of age, COM
mitted suicide yesterday afternoon in the
basement of building on I street, be-
tween Third and Fourth. Mach Jock had
been in ill health for long time. suffer
ing from consumption. He was without
means.
The Monaghan ended his life by hang
ing. He tied one end of rope to a
rafer, made loop in the dangling end,
and then climbed upon his bed and rested
his chin in the loop. He did not adopt
the ordinary method of putting his head
through the loop and then jun ping off
into eternity The Chinaman simply put
his chin over the rope, and still standing
upon the bed, bore down the weight of
his body until he was strangled to death.