The San Francisco call., 1896-04-24

IL HeCessdry 10 aoanuon tne project AT
Eureka and return by steamer to San
Francisco. A few weeks later Colonel
Donahue died, and the great coast railroad
scheme died with him.
In speaking of the matter yesterday,
Flynn said: "If Colonel Donahue had
lived San Francisco would now be the
great railway center of the coast, and Mr..
knight and myself would be several hun
dred thousand dollars ahead"
W. G. G. Pitt of the Voice Of Labor, who
was connected with Flynn in soliciting
aid for the maintenance of the Labor
Bureau previous to the arrest of the latter,
yesterday consented to make statement
regarding his knowledge OF and his rela-
tions with the accused previous to and at
the time of his arrest. Mr.. Pitt will ap-
pear as witness before the Coroner's jury
tomorrow.
The following is his statement as written
by himself:
The time has come for me to speak. have
hesitated, but never refused to be placed on
record regarding my relations with Mr.. Flynn.
first met him in Seattle some twelve years
ago. He was then prosperous real estate
dealer. Two years ago met him here and did
what could to place him in communication
with such publications as might need his SER
vices. recognized his ability, as did num-
ber OF others, among them being the editor of
the Wave, w. II. Mills NJ. McGlynn of the
Voice OF Labor and others.
Since our reunion in this City he has been a
constant visitor to my home and we all felt
cheered by his presence.
Last March Labor Commissioner Fitzgerald
requested me to make a canvass of the busi-
ness community Tor the purpose of raising
the next session of the Legislature. Feeling
the res possibility OF the work, and knowing
Mr.. Flynn's ability, called him to my aid.
How well the work was done l must leave for
Mr.. FitZgera to say.
During the canvass, which lasted fully sixty
days never saw Flynn under the influence
of liquor. His only sin, so far as noticed,
was his Unsuitable desire for hlgh-priced
cigars. 1 responded, so far as possible, in the
way of advancing him money from time to
time, but at no time was the amount greater
than $40. did understand that he had lad y
acquaintance, but he never volunteered her
name, and l, OF course, had no right to insist
upon knowing it..
At no time did he ask me for money for any
specific purpose, except when his SON arrived
from Oregon. On that occasion he said: "My
boy needs some clothing; can you help me
out? ?" replied that / would, and did. Those
are my relations and acquaintance with John
T. Flynn and may add by way Of conclusion
that l am proud to call him friend | am his
friend and will not believe him guilty until
indlsputable evidence is presented against
him. WILLIAM g. c. PITT.
It was also learned yesterday that DR.. E..
A. Bohm, whose Office is at ia Turk
street, has been subpenaed to tell what he
knows regarding the case. To CALL man
he said;
IL have known Mrs. shame Tor about
three years. treated her at the time |
first know her for an liberated limb, from
which she had suffered for a long time
previously. i succeeded in curing her.
and was afterward called to prescribe for
her and her family at various times
"On the night of the 18th OF this month
Mrs. Shane sent for me to attend her sis
ter. Mrs. Browning. The summons came
through the two children of Mrs. Brown
ing, who called at my office. I had re.
tired, but immediately dressed and went
to the house, 1901 Ninth street. l was
there met by Mrs Shane. who informed
me that another physician had been called
and she asked me at the same time to
speak low, as she did not wish others who
were in the house to hear our converse
ton.
81 then asked her If it was q premature
birth, and she replied that it was, but
promised that I should be paid for nv
visit. I have been subpenaed to appear
before the Coroner's jury, and what else l
know--which, by the way, is very material
evidence-shail then be told.'
The Portland Oregonian of the 18th inst.
has this to say regarding the man now
under arrest:
'Flynn made many friends during his
residence in Portland, all of whom think
we'll of him and express surprise that he
should have been arrested on so serious a
charge as murder. Without hesitancv all
who knew him declare 1t impossible that
he could have been guilty of so serious a
crime"
The Coroner's inquest will be held to.
morrow and Mrs. Browning has promised
to be present.