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The San Francisco call., 1896-04-18
HELD COURT IN GERMAN
Justice Groezinger Departs Strik-
ingly From the Beaten
Path.
Attorneys, Witnesses and the Court
Use the Mother Tongue by
Agreement.

A curious scene was enacted in Justice
of the Peace GoeZinger's court yesterday,
when, for the first time since the City Hall
was tnrned over to the municipal officers,
or, in fact, since the Spanish Alcaldes held
the reins OF justice, case was tried in a
foreign tongue. Such a proceeding is not
contemplated by the statutes governing
American courts, and had a stipulation not
been made by the attorneys before the trial
began, the loser would have had a clear
case for new trial. As it was the matter
was agreed, and from the time the first
witness was put on the stand until the
Judge gave his opinion nothing was
spoken but German.
Attorneys, witnesses and the Justice
were all conyersant with the language, the
witnesses, IN fact, speaking so little Eng
lish that progress in that language would
have been slow and difficult. So the
mother tongue of the participants was
resorted to and the trial progressed with
out a hitch. Even the Justice seemed
pleased at the change. The few visitors
to the court who were not prepared for the
programme listened few moments,
looked astonished, and passed out, leavin q
the shrine of justice to the exponents of
German, who were perfectly at home, and
made amazing progress with the testl-
mony.
The case was that of 0. H. ]. Wetirock
against Eureka Lodge No. 6 of the Order
of Hermann's Sons, the plaintiff claiming
that he was not paid sick benefits to which
he was entitled.
Justice Groezinger intimated-in Ger
man, of course-that as the plaintiff had
exercised his right of appeal to the heads
of the organization, as provided by the
constitution of the order, that he was not
entitled to verdict and gave judgment
accOrdincly
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-18

Safe Deposit. 1t seems that an incom-
plete return of this cash was made to the
Assessor. The Grand Jury may decide to
look into the transaction.
The Ashworth accusation, which was
found by the Eldridge Grand Jury, pre-
sented in due form and assigned for trial
in the Superior Court, was secretly sent to
the present Grand Jury for amendment
1t was held to be insufficient in some re-
spects, and so the Grand Jury is to go over
the ground again. The subject came up
for deIiberation at the session yesterday.
The jury did not show any disposition to
proceed with haste. In order to get as
much light on the subject as possible. the
question was referred to the Street Depart
ment Committee, consisting of G. H. Umb-
sen, G. S. Laumeister and Cornelius u Con-
nor.
The Grand Jury Committee on Health
Department consists of P. Z. Butler, Louis
Feldman and E. Fl. Cheever visit was
recently paid to the Almshouse bv mem
bers of the committee, and they found that
the meat furnished by the contractor was
of go d quality. The contractor declares
that the meat supplied to the institution
was inspected by government and local
inspectors before delivery.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-18
HE ALTH ORDINANCE VIOLATED
A Warrant of Arrest Issued for the
jackson Brewery Proprietor.

A Warrant of Arrest Issued for the
jackson Brewery Proprietor.
A warrant has been issued for the arrest
of w. A. Fredericks, proprietor of the
Jackson Brewery. for violation of the
health ordinance for opening vault and
refusing to connect with the sewer. His
property is on Scott street. Some time
ago the child of Joseph Kearse, Mr. Fred
ericks' tenant. died of dipthera, and The
parents claim the disease was resultant
from the defective sanitary condition of the
premises.
Mr. Fredericks was notified several
times, and as he failed to heed the warnings
of Health Officer Kinne. the latter had a
warrant of arrest issued from Department
4 of the Police Court yesterday afternoon.
The Rack, the Thumbscrew and the Boot
Were old-fashioned instruments OF torture long
since abandoned, but there is tormentor who
still continues to agonize the Joints muscles and
nerves of many of US. The rheumatism, that in
veterate foe to daily and nightly comfort may b.
conquered by the timely and steady use Of Hostet-
ter's Stomach Bitters, which likewise eradicates
neuralgia, bilious, malaral, bowel stomach and
nerve complaints.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-18
OF A HUSBAND
Mrs. John Martin Was Driven
Insane by Neglect and
Abuse.
The Woman Is Held Entirely Blame.
less for the Killing of Her
Husband.

A Coroner's jury yesterday acquitted
Mrs. John F. Martin of all responsibility
for the killing of her husband. The Ian
guage of the verdict was as follows:
That John F. Martin, aged 35 years, came to
his death on April 8, 1896. at the City Receiv-
ing Hospital, from peritopitis from gunshot
wound; and we further find that the aforesaid
John F. Martin came to his death by a gunshot
wound caused by the hand of his wife. Mrs.
Susie Martin; and we furthermore find that
she, Mrs. Susie Martin, done the same while af-
fiicted with temporary insanity, caused by
cruelty and neglect at the hands OF John F.
Martin, deceased.
The first witness called was Mrs. Eta
McDermott, who testified that she was
in the corridor in the City Hall at the
time of the shooting. She saw Martin and
his wife pass along the corridor. Mrs
Martin carried pistol at the time. She
did not witness the shooting though she
heard the shots fired.
DR.. FitZgibbon stated in his evidence
that Martin was suffering from two gun
shot wounds when he was brought to the
Receiving Hospital and looked as though
he had been drinking the previous night.
Detective Eagan was in the corridor
when he heard the shooting. He turned
and saw Martin lying down and Mrs.
Martin fired another shot at him. He
and Detective Crockett took the pistol
from the woman and arrested her.
J. ]. Callundan, superintendent of
Morses patrol, from whom Martin and
his wife rented room at 543 California
street, said that the couple quareled and
Mrs. Martin complained that her husband
did not pay the rent. They got behind in
their rent and Mrs. Martin was CRYING and
worrying all the time. Martin was driving
the patrol wagon at the time and was we'll
able to support his wife. Mrs. Martin had
bands neglect.
Ned Foster, brother-in-law of Mrs.
Martin, testified that she married Martin
two years ago. After they had been
m arried about four months Martin was
taken ill and his wife nursed him. After
recovering he started drinking again and
also paid attention to another woman 10
the neglect of his wife. Finally Mrs.
Martin went TO live with the witness and
his wife, and later went to Salt Lake CITY.
Martin lmplored her to return to him and
promised to do better by her, but when she
returned he renewed his old habits of life
and willfuly neglected her. Mrs. Martin
had told the witness that she could not
bear up under her tronbes and threatened
to ommit suicide. Mrs. Foster testified
testified as to the result of the autopsy.
the jury retired and after a short
time returned the verdict as stated above.
Mrs. Martin was unable to attend the
inquest. She is still in the matron's ward
at the City Prison.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-18
ALONG The WATER FRONT
Nicaraguan Ports Closed by the
Rebels Against Pacific
Mail Steamers.
The City of Para Leaves With Orders
to Move the Merchandise
at Once.

The wars and rumors of wars in Mica
ragua and San Salvador and other Central
American ports have been the cause of
considerable loss to the Pacific Mail Com
pany. The harbors of San Juan del Sur
and Corinto are closed and at the present
time there are 1900 tons of general mer-
chandise and seventeen loaded freightcars
at Panama awaiting transportation to the
interior. The coastwise steamers have
been unable to handle it as the ports
named are in the hands of the rebels and
they will not allow any ships to enter. In
consequence the Pacific Mail officials are
in a quanoary as they are under contract
to deliver the goods and the owners are
clamoring for them.
An attempt is to be made to move the
merchandise. The steamer City of Para
will sail to-day and Captain Russell has
received instructions to take all reasonable
risks to get the entire shipment to Corin;o O
and San Juan del Sur if possible o.
course he will attempt to make the ports
and nothing short OF cannon will prevent
him from effecting landing. Just how
the matter will turn out remains to be
seen, but if the goods can be delivered
without loss of life Captain Russell will do
it. The City of Para should have an ex.
citing voyage.
Nearly all the officers of the City of Para
have gone back to New York and the fol-
lowing will go out in the vessel to-day
Captain Russell (late of the Rio de
Janeiro); first officer, S. NJ Nelson (ate
of the Acapulco); chief engineer, J. Don
nell tlate OF the Acapulco); purser, E. ].
Christman Qate OF the Washtenaw)
freight clerk, w. H. Dow; and surgeon,
W. REM. The steamer will carry consid.
erable cargo and a number of passengers.
The hole cut in the side of the sunken
steamer Blairmore by the Union Iron
Works was repaired at low water bv the
Risdon Iron Works yesterday. The con
tract for the raising of the vessel will rot
be let until Captain Hawkins, one of the
owners, arrives from London. In the
meantime the mud and debris were getting
into her hold so it was thought better te
close up at least one opening. The vessel
is sinking deeper into the ooze every day
and by the time the owner gets here the
work of raising her Will have been consid.
erably increased.
George A. knight, the well-known attor
ney, had an exciting experience in his
launch Athlete yesterday. He was out
for cruise on the bay and had race with
| the steamer Gypsy. He more than held hi.
own, and opened the door of the pilot
house to ask Captain Leland if he wanted
atow. Before the words were out of hi:
mouth big wave. broke over the launcI
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-18
DR.. BROWNS SIDE.
He Submits an Affidavit by Miss Ella
NJ. Havens and Statement by
Mrs, Brown


NJ. Havens and Statement by
Mrs, Brown.
DR.. G. O. Brown desires the following
affidavit and statement published. They
relate to published story to the effect that
Mrs Brown had admitted to Miss Havens
that her husband had sinned. The atfi-
davit and statement run as follows:
SAY FRANCISCO, April IA, 1896.
The Chronicle article of this morning is in
many respects entirely false in word and
statement. l never said DR.. Brown was g liar
but, on the contrary, / said would believe his
word against the world which sincerely do
If al any time held suspicious on account of
newspaper reports, they have entirely disap-
peared, because l found them groundless. L
have Deen in DR.. Browns home frequently for
period OF two years. and always found him
q perfect gentleman and man of the highest
honor l know nothing-not the slign test
thing-rehecting upon his honor or integrity.
came over voluntarily from Alameda this
morning to correct the false statements given
in the Chronicle. ELLA NJ. HAyENs.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14th
day of April, 1866. CHARLES s. PHILLIPS,
Notary Public in and for the City and County
of San Francisco, State of California.
The above affidavit by Miss Havens was
written and signed by her on the morning that
our house to do this without the Sigh test hint
from US. No one could regret more than DR..
Brown and myself that her name has been
drawn into this matter. Certainly we are not
responsible for it. / never said to her nor to
any other person that my husband gave me
cause for jealousy. Nor did l say to her any
thing that implied that there was any failure
of honor on his part, even the slightest The
statement that had said that 1 should not tell
the truth on the witness-stand is preposterous.
II my friend thought l ever said that she
grievously misunderstood me, which might
possibly be, as we were on the street and dis
turbed with its noises when the conversation
occurred. Those who know me best have not
waited for any denial from me to be assured
that never said any such thing.
MRS. c. o. BROWN.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-18
MEETING OF METHoDIsTs
Abolishing The Time Limit on Pas
torstes-Joint Work of Min
istry and Laity.

istry and Lafty.
A meeting of the Methodists of Oakland
Alameda and this City was held in Gen.
trail NJ. E. Church, on Mission street. last
evening. James w. Whiting of San Fran
cisco and Henry French of San Jose, the
delegates elected by the Laymen's Elec-
toral Conference last September to attend
. the General Methodist Conference al
Cleveland, were present. They are on
their way TO the great Methodlstlc gath
ering.
The principal business of the evening
was the adoption of a resolution abolish
ing the time limit of five years, the extent
OF a pastors work in one charge. Should
the conference concur in this expression,
the church In one locality may retain its
minister any length OF time its members
elect.
a resolution was also adopted advocat =
ing that laymen have equal rights with
ministers In conference; also that mas
much as the Book Depository, at 1887
Market street, was not receiving the sup
port due 1t from the members of the
church committee be appointed by the
Bishop TO investigate and take measures
to put that institution on a more paying
basis.
Addresses were made by Delegates
Whiting and French regarding their work
at Cleveland and the need of more CO.
operation on the part of the Methodist
ministry and lairy.
An edict of the Emperor Tiberius for
badeRoman citizens TO wear any garments
made in whole or part OF silk.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-18
ADJUSTMENTS


BALDWIN TEEATEK.-" Beau Brummeu"
CALIFORNIA THEATER-'sThe Night Clerk"
COLUMBIA THEATER-"Pudd'nh 'nhead Wilson"
AcRosoo's oPFRA-HoUsE-"M Michael Strogof"
1iNoLI oPERA-HoUsE.-"Blue Beard
pRrHEUM.-High-Class Vaudeville
GROWERS A1cAgAR.-"Cad the Tomboy.''
METROPOLITAN NJ TEMPLE-Mormon Tabernacle
Choir
MARK HOPKINS INSTITUTE OF ART.-Spring
exhibition OF Paintings.
SUTRo CoNEY lsLASD-Grand Athletic Exhibi-
uon and Concert.
sHooT THE CHUTEs-DaIly at Haght street.
TIE olock east ofthe Park.
LAY DISTRICT TRAcK.-Races to-day.
Ell CAMPo-Music, Dancing, Boating, Fishing,
every Sunday
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-18
The Celebrated Chinese Actors

Colonel Robinson, as manager for Mayor
Sutro has succeeded in making arrangements
with a monster troupe of Chinese actors,
wrestlers, singers, jugglers and musicians to
appear for nine days only at the Sutro baths.
They will give performances twice daily and
will be worth a visit. The programme will be
changed in is entirety every other day, and
all phases of the queer ways and habits IN
vogue in China will be faithfully depicted.
The troupe is on its way home after having
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-18
AUCTION SALES.

BY s. BAscH-This day Saturday., Furniture,
etc, at 767 Capp ST., at IL O'Clock.
BY LAYMANcE-Thi day Saturday Berkeley
Real Estate at p. NJ.
BY f. S. SPEAR & Co.-Monday, April 20, Un-
claimed Merchandise, at 81 and 33 Sutter street,
at 10 o'clock.
BY EAsToN & ELDRIDGE-Tuesday, April 21.
Real Estate, AT 6SS Marker St. at u O'Clock noon.
PROBATE SALE-Tuesday, April 81, San Pablo
Rancho Contra Costa Co., at 10 O'Clock.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-18

spent several years In Europe, and come here
direct from the Atlanta Exposition, where
they attracted much attention and were
is due to the enterprise of Mayor Sutro that
the troupe was induced to stop over, and the
chance OF seeing them should not be missed
The first performance will take place to-day,
Saturday, April 1S, 1896, at P. NJ.
JOHN WIELAND's Book Beer is exquisite. Try
it at the New Louvre, to Ia OFarrell street. y
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-13
Wool,

Bradstreets: The market Is very much
depressed, and the business doing la
largely confined to sample lots, but few
sales OF falr-sizcd parcels Of wool being
noted. Values nre not materially DIFF
tercnt, hut are largely nominal, there be-
ing not enough Of business to establish
quotations. The feature Of the market
Is tho firm tone In London, and the
strong views held by operators Mt pro-
ducing points In the interior. Manufnc-
turers mr. not well supplied, but they
Will not buy wool until they are able to
secure orders for woolens, hence the low
prices prove to be NJ attraction. The
supply of old wool That cost high held
at the scaboard Is large, and dealers nrc
not disposed to show much speculative
tendency ns long they have this on their
hands. Australian wool Is held firm
and sales rule small. Carpet woods mr..
dull but steady.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-13

As a remedy for all forms OF Head.
achc Electric Bittcrs has proved 10 bc
the very best. 1t effects n permanent
cure n tho most dreaded habitunl sick
headaches yield to It's Influence. Wo
urEG all VINO urc afflicted to procure n
no'tle. ana CIV this remedy n fair trinl.
tric Blttcrs cures by giving tho nccSod
tone to the bowels, and few cnsrs lonr
resist the use Of this medicine, T'rv IL
once. Large bottles only Nifty cents M
Logan Co.'S Drug Store. H'>
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-13

right to cooperate in the management
Of the affairs OF the union. II would be
Idle TO argue with the party which this
convention pretends 10 represent upon
the basis on which the Chicago con-
vention enters into the campaign of
1896, Unless the minority defeated In
Chicago proceed to form n new polite
nj organization there Is In this cam-
paign only one party for which an cleo
tor who does not want 20 support revo-
luton a consistently vote. and this
Is the Republican party.-New York
Stats Zeitung, tDcm.)
The whole platform Is a savage cry
for the abolition OF honesty in all pub
lie and private affairs. For the Ignor-
ant who really believe that It Is poss-
lble to better their condition by defyIng
the social laws under which all pro-
gress has been made In the welfare OF
the common people We have only pro-
found pity. Were 1t possible to carry
u the atroclous plans OF their lead
ers. they would suffer more and longer
than any other class In the community.
The class whom they %denounce, In theIi
pltltul prejudice, us capitalists can
take care OF themselyes.-New York
Times, (Dem.)
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WHAT they SAY:
All the Great Democrats Journals
Of the Country
.REpUDlATE TIE HYBRID TICKET

That was Nominated at Chicago by the
Mob of Free silver Fanatics Som. OF
Them D"riiom tho Iniquiious Platform
IN scsrshing Terms-srost OF Them Sec
the Only Hope ofsustaining The Honor
"nd integrity ofonr Country In Voting
for Mckinley.
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SCPOfula

Is a deep-seatcd blood disease which
all the mineral mixtures in the world
cannot cure: SIS. Guaranteed purely
vtgetaIke } is a rial blood remedy for
blood diseases and has no equal.
Mrs. VT Buck, Of Delaney, Ark, had
Scrofula for twenty-five years aud most
OF the time was under the care Of the
doctors who could not relieve her. A
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-13

He has no record In craftsmanship.
He was too young to assert his patrI-
otism th!rty-five years ago. What
schemes OF government. what social
theories occupy his brain, no human
being can disclose. He Is young. he Is
ardent. he Is ambitious, he Is gifted
with the power TO sway mems minds,
he is a born leader. an attractive figure
on the stage. and that Is all we know.
Whether the American people, after
four months OF solemn delIbcration. will
confidc their destinics to his untried
hands, we do not undertake TO prophesy.
What we do know Is that William Jen-
nings Bryan Is the most dramatic pro-
duct OF our national politics, the most
sensational and picturesque creation Of
our decentralization Post, CDem.)
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-13

The Democratic convention nominate
ed the most eloquent advocate OF the
craze which dominated 1t. That was
natural. To It's credit be It said that Il
did not nominate u man who represent
ed In the highest degree all Its worst
elements. Mr.. Bryan Is doubtless sincere
and his chief reputation Is not that OF a
spectacular demagosue.
But the work OF the convention is bad
enough, all things considered, and
amply deserves the reputation which
thousands OF Democrats In various
parts OF the country are now threaten
ing.-Coiumbus Dispatch. (Dem)
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Mr.. Bryan fits the platform admir-
ably. In the matter OF government own-
ership OF railroads he Is In advance OF
eastern sentiment, but In the west his
Views In respect TO this question are
more popular. The convention was
ready TO be %captivated by the young
Nebraska orator and encouragement,
because It could not fully approve eth
er Boics or Bland. Mr.. Bryan will I'M
q~uestlonably be strong In the west. and,
all things considered, was probably the
most available and the best OF the fore
most candidates for the nomination.
Richmond Dispatch. (Dem.)
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The man who holds in good faith and
with a firm and lasting conviction those
principles which he has been wont to
consider the basis OF Democratic faith,
Will feel himself a pilgrim and a stran-
gel" when he reads the platform adop-
ted by the majority OF the convention
at Chicago. We beg leave TO state right
here that a large number OF Democrats
In this country, much more than a ma
jority OF all OF them. as we believe. will
refuse to accept h.-St. Paul Globe.
(Dem.)
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The true and honest Democrats who
struggled In vain TO turn the tide of sill
yer fanaticism and Populism at Chicago
periodically put country above party.
Their example should be followed by
every honest Democrat In the land. 1t
Is not a question OF party supremacy. 1:
Is not an Issue Of candidates-of Nc
kinley or Bryan. 1t Is, as It was In 81.
a question OF loyalty to the country, to
the flag and the welfare OF the people.
New York Herald. (Dem.)
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Chicago telegram to the Pittsburgh
Dispatch: In oil sections OF tho country
Democratic newspapers are leading In
the revolt against Bryan and the chlca.
so platform. Some announce that they
viii support Mckinley and Hobart: 9th.
crs, beyond expressing their dlsapproyal
OF the action of the Chicago convention,
give no intimatlon az to their future
course.
Among the Democratic md Indrpend.
ent newspapers which have already re.
FUSED to support the Chicago platform
md candidates ars:
Boston Herald. independent.
Boston Globe.
New York Herald, Independent,
New York Stats ZeitunG.
New York Sun.
Brooklyn Eagle.
Philadelphia Times
Philadelphia Record.
Syracuse Courier.
Buffalo Courier.
Manchester. n. H., Union
Elizabeth. MI, Herald
Chicago Chronicle.
Chicago Stats Zeltung.
Detroit Free Press.
ST. Paul Globe.
Sioux City Tribune.
Davenport Democrat.
st Louis Arbeiter deS Weste,L
Baltimore Sun.
Baltimore News.
Washington Post, Independent
Richmond Times.
Louisville Courler-Journai.
Austin, Texas, Statesman.
Galveston News
Mobile Register.
Key West Equator Democrat
Chairman Harrity was approached by
some OF the silver leaders and asked to
continue at the head OF the national
committee. a proposition was made 10
retain some OF the best workers In the
old committee and form an organlza-
ton for campaign work,
Harrity declined to go into the deal.
He said this evening that he would not
accept n reelection, regardless OF the
platform. Harrity replied to the silver
ties that they were aware OF the position
taken by the Pennsylvania delegation
In the convention, and then he added:
1T Is not hard to imagine what l would
do"
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liquidation and anarchy have flung
their black flag Into the faces OF the
American people. and the issue must DO
= met by heroic efforts Of good citizens
OF all parties for the preservation OF the
honor and safety OF the republic.-Phll-
adclphia Times, (Dcm.)