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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

| Objection sustained. Exception taken
knowledge that Mrs. Baddin is mythical
| person?
Objection overruled.
don't know that any Mrs. Baddin exists.
Did you not believe the statement OF Mrs
Davidson was true, and did you not part with
your $500 by reason OF the statement naue TO
you by Mrs. Davidson?
Objection on the ground that the ques-
ton was indefinite and uncertain was sus-
tanned.
Did YOU not believe that the statement of
Mrs Davidson that Mrs. Baddin would expose
you unless you gave ner @9Oo anu qlu you L I
give her the $500 for the reason that you be-
lieved the statement made by Mrs. Davidson Z
Objection on the ground that the truth
or faislty of Mrs Dayidsons story was I'M
material was sustained.
Did you not believe the statement OF Mrs.
Davidson that MRS. Baddin would expose you
unless she got $500 the next day?
Same objection. Same ruling.
Did you believe fl. m Mrs. Davidson's state
ment that Mrs. Baddin would say something
about you that you did not want her to say
whether it was true or false?
Objection overruled.
Yes, I did believe that this nameless woman
would publish a statement.
Did you not part with your $500 by reason
of the statement made by Mrs. Davidson?
Yes sir.
This closed the cross-examination of DR..
Brown, and Attorney Gallagher's an
nouncement of that fact elected from Mr.
Lloyd an excited admonltion to DR.. Brown,
in jocuar manner, to make haste and
leave the stand, as the defense might
change its mind.
Next witness" came from the court,
and this brought Attorney Gallagher to his
feet again to ask the court if he intended
to go on with the case.
The court want to get through with this
tonight.
Gallagher don't think you will get through
with the defendant ii put her on the stand,
and shall refuse to allow her to return for
cross-eXamination.
Louderback-Let us adjourn to tonight.
Gallagher want to finish her examination
tonight.
Lo1derback-Let US try
Lloyd-We will go as far we can.
Gallagher-Mrs. Davidson, take the stand.
Before she was sworn, Judge Campbell
asked her: Madam, do you desire to
testify in your own behalf?'
Gallagher must really protest against
going on with the examination of this witness
d this time. She informed me it would be i'm
possible for her to testify fully tonight. She
is an old lady go years OF age and we protest
against this. She is sick and worn out
There was some further discussion be-
tween the attorney and the court, which
Mrs. Davidson interrupted by saying: II
am not sick, but very much physically
fatigued, but am willing to go on. I put
my trust in the good Lord, my God, who
believe will protect poor old lady acting
in the cause of justice, and if you want to
go on 1 will endeavor to speak the truth in
this case"
After Judge Campbell had expressed his
willingness to go on with the case at any
time providing he could get suitable
courtroom, as he did not care to sit in his
own uncomfortable quarters, the case
was continued to 80 p NJ. Tuesday next.
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| If it was obtained, under false pretenses The
! doctor gave the money for Mrs. Baddin. If
there is no Mrs. Baddin it was obtaining
money under false pretenses. and the COM
plant does not charge this crime we ask your
honor to grant our motion. If they think it is
securing money under false pretenses let them
bring the proper action.
Attorney Guilfovle then took I'D the ar
gument on behalf of the defense along
similar lines, ana was followed by Attor-
ney Lloyd, who defined the crime of extor-
tlon according to the statute and in the
light OF recent decisions, claiming that the
present was Clearly a case covered by the
statute. In the course of his argument the
latter said: ''The existence OF Mrs. Bad
din is question of no Importance at all.
Ii the defendant is Mrs. Baddin and Mrs.
Baddin is a myth, then she induced this
man to part with money by fear and
threats, and if that is not a clear case of
extortlon then 1t is impossible to make
one"
1t being claimed by the defense that it
was necessary to show intent on the part
OF the defendant in order to establish the
criminality OF her act, Attorney Lloyd, in
| controverting this proposition, quoted
from decisions to show that where un act
Is specifically made a crime intent cuts no
| Inquire and claimed that the case under DIS
cussion was covered by these decisions.
EX-JudSe Louderback followed his col
league, conhnlng himself more particularly
TO showing the difference between the
crime of extortion and that of obtaining
money under false pretenses. During his
argument he took occasion TO remark that
the crime OF blackmail under the circum-
stances testified to in this case was one to
which women who had once been con-
vlcted OF some offense were peculiarly
addicted when they ran short of money.
The crime, he said, was very common in
this and all large cities of the Union He
I Of JnrNA
Browns testimony in which Mrs. David
son claimed to have power over Mrs.
Baddin from the fact that she was in
possession of a dark secret in her life.
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COURT PROCEEDINGS.
The Case of Mrs. Davidson, Charged
With EXtortion, on Trial Before
Judge Campbell.

As soon as Judge Campbell had disposed
OF some petty criminal yesterday morning
he announced that the case OF Mrs. Mary
A. Davidson. c harged with extortion bv c.
o. Brown, pastor of the First Congrega-
tional Church, would be resumed in Judge
Bahrs' courtroom. This sent the crowd
that was present in as large numbers as on
Thursday, when the preliminary hearing
began, scampering TO the second story of
the New City Hall, headed for the court
room named. After all were comfortably
settled Judge Campbell, with smile that
showed he appreciated the humor of the
situation, announced that another migra-
ton was in order, and that the goal this
time was the courtroom of Judge Belcher
Another headlong race followed, and it
was Has A. NJ. before Judge Campbell
asked:
Gentlemen, are you ready to proceed?
Ioyd-DOctOT. take the stand, please.
The court-Will all the witnesses in the case
please retire?
After the prosecuting witness, DR.. C. o.
Brown, had taken the stand, the last ques-
tons OF Thursday nights session were read
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REV, DR., {, 0, BROWN DEFINES HIS MOTIVES,

son as Mrs. Baddin exists. 1t is not neces-
sary for the defendant to show that such a
person exists The burden of proof falls
on the prosecution"
Judge Campbell held that nothing had
as yet been clearly established, and so de-
MED the motion for dismissal.
At the afternoon session, while DR.
Brown was being cross-examined quite a
tilt occurred between him and Attorney
Gallagher. The minister grew indignant
at the persistency of the examining coun-
sci to secure certain answer relating to
his visit to Captain Lees.
my reason for hesitating is because
realize that am dealing with tricky
man." said DR.. Brown.
THAT is all right replied Gallagher,
"but don't you at times indulge in little
trickery YOURSELF"
Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Thurston are firm in
the belief that the missing witness, Mrs.
Tunnel, has been induced to go into hid
ing, though that she could consent to such
& scheme is great shock to them. Mrs.
Gray goes so far as to suggest foul play,
though she is careful not to give any
names as the probable responsible parties.
Mrs Davidson says she is honestly glad
to be in prison, giving as a reason that she
is in fear of her life. ~ am safer here than
anywhere else" she said, though I am
compelled to be very car eful as it is Only
to-day a lady visitor warned me not to eat
anything coming from outside the prison.
While l appreciated the motive OF my
friend, the warning was hardly necessary,
for | already knew that my life was not
safe"
DR.. Brown will not occupy the pulpit of
the First Congregational Church to-day.
He gave as reason the pending inyesti-
CATION.
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on request of Attorney Gallagher. The
latter then continued his cross-examina-
ton of the witness, as follows:
Doctor, am going to abandon the line of
cross-eXamination ! pursuing when you
were last on the stand and would ask you
whether or not any part of this money-the
S5OO-that you gave TO Mrs. Davidson was
going to Mrs. Baddin.
Witness-I don't know ANYTHING about it.
You don't know Mrs. Baddin?
No, sir.
When this money was given to Mrs David
son, il was given TO her for the purpose of Civ
ing to Mrs Baddin Is she told you?
1t was given to her fer the purpose of STOP
ping threatened publication l do not know
OF my own knowledge that ii was given to Mrs
Baddin.
This ended the cross-examination of the
witness for the time, with the understand
ing that he might be recalled by the de-
Tense If DENIED desirable.
J. +. Seymour, the officer who served
the warrant on and arrested Mrs. Davidson,
was then called for the prosecution and
sworn. He testified to having served the
warrant on the 2Sth of December last, and
then Mr.. Lloyd asked:
Al that time did you have any conversation
with defendant? II so, what?
Seymour had a converse ton with her at
her residence, 225 Geary street
The court-Was the conversation free and
voluntary?
1t was.
Loyd-What was it?
Seymour called on Mrs. Davidson, in
formed her who l was and stated had war
rant Tor her arrest and that l was police Off
Ger. She asked me who sworc the warrant out
and told her DR.. Brown. She said she knew
Dr.. Brown and l told her the charge was ex-
tortlon. told her DR.. Brown charged her
with Matchmaking him out of $500. / asked
her il she got the $500 from DR.. Brown.
asked her what she did with the money She
said she got it TO give to Mrs Baddin Mrs.
Baddin was a lady who kept clearinghouse at
Sixth and Bryant streets. She said she was never
IN that vicinity in her life. ] asked her how
she became acquainted with Mrs. Baddin She
said Mrs. Baddin called at her place of business
and bought corset, and in the conversation
that took place the name of DR.. Brown was
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31
HOW ARE YOUR FENCES?
A Very important Question with Farm

a Very important Question with Farm
ers and Others just Now.
Probably there is nothing that inter
ests the land owner more at this time
OF the year than fencing. They are de-
sirous of securing the very best article
they can for the purpose they desire t.
use it for and at the cheapest price
going. While this is good business.
price should not take the place OF
quality. In building smooth wire
fence you do not build it for temporary
use bu- expect it to last you for years
and to get this kind of an article it
requires certain amount of good ma
terial to make it.
The De Kalb Fence Co., of De Kalb,
ILL.,, has the largest and most COM
plete line of smooth wire fencing OF any
plant in the country. We desire par
ticularly to call your attention to their
goods and write them for catalogue
which they will mail you free.
No line Of goods has grown so rapidly
in demand or given such general salts
ioSNoh ao TIC iehCiu5 LnahuioStuicu W
this company. Their steel web picket
fence for lawn and yard purposes, their
cabled field and hog fence for farm use.
their cabled poultry, garden and rabbit
fence for its use, are all they claim for
them.
You will hardly do yourself justice If
you do not thoroughly investigate their
lines before placing your order.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31
Hea dache Cure.

"How's your headache to-day?" asked
a physician of one of his patients.
bad as ever--worse, II anything"
was the unsatisfactory and lugubrious
reply.
did you battle your head in brandy
and water, as l directed?" inquired the
physician.
mo; tried to, but couldn't do It"
Tried to? Why couldn't you do it?"
said the doctor. with considerable sur
prise.
IL couldn't get the brandy and water
up higher than my mouth to save my
life. Now, you see. if my mouth was on
top of my head. or if you could hang
bottle of brandy from the ceiling and
contrive to tip it over me. 1t might
work: but running on the old route from
the bottle to the top Of the head, 1t Is
impossible for it to pass my mouth
without stopping. Can't you invent
something of that kind. doctor?"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31

The readers this paper will be
pleased to learn that there Is at least
one dreaded disclose that science has
been able to cure in all its stages. and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure Is
the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
q constitutional disease requires con-
stitutionai treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally. acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system, thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease and giving the
patient strength by building up the car
stitution and assisting nature In doing
its work. The proprietors have so much
faith in its curative powers that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case
that IL fails to cure. Send for list Of
testimonials. Address
f. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists; Use.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31
Cheap at the Price.

1T paid a dollar and a half for this
seat" said the angry plebeian in the
front row. land / didn't come here
merely to listen to your chatter"
MY deah fellaw," suavely responded
Chollie from the box, "theah aw per-
sons who have gone to the expense Of
thousands and still were unable to get
within hearing distance of any of ouah
set You have bawgain."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31
BIRD TALK.

The meadow lark has a plaintive
whistle.
The humming bird has squeaky,
little voice.
The red headed woodpecker sings like
q tree frog.
The bluebird sings, in fight and at
rest, soft, pleasing MARBLE.
The brown thrush is one of the sweet
es. of singers-a very gifted vocalist.
The Maryland yellow throat has a
vigorous, rich but monotonous note.
The chickadee in summer calls
"chick-a-dee." In winter, "day-a-day."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31

Comfortable Thermometer Wanted.
Old Lady ito dealer)-Is them Their
mometers reliable?
Dealer-Yes. madam; they are manu-
featured expressly for our own trade.
II guess yer kin gimme one of EN-"
Eyes, madam; which will you have?
They are all the same price,"
Il see some of 'em are 70 degrees an
some so degrees. Gimme an so degree
one I don't care much fer weather
when it's cold"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31
Containing a Useful Hint.

"Phew" exclaimed Mr.. McSwat, who
was waiting for his wife to put the fin
ishing touches to her toilet before start
ing for the theater. What's that per-
fume you are putting on your handker-
chief, Lobelia?"
tits musk" she replied.
Whereupon Mr.. McSwat took a re-
volver out Of his pocket and laid 1t back
on the bureau.
mo footpad will come within mile
of us this evening, Lobelia," he said.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31
Almost CraZed.
THOUGHT HER CHILD WAS
GOING TO DIE.

The Terrible ordeal of Mothcr-Her
Little Girl Almost Faded Away
Saved in the Nick Of Time
Story that will Touch
the Heart of Every
Mother.
From the Journal. Detroit. Mich.
A very grateful mother is Mrs. A. L.
Hartness, of 676 Grandy Avenue, De-
troit, for the wonderful cure which her
daughter has received by the use OF
DR.. Williams Pink Pills. Said Mrs.
HARNESS: Yes, my daughters life has
been saved by using Pink Pills, THANKS
to kind friend who recommended them
to me.
Blanche was sick for over three
years. She had the care of the best
physicians procurable, and no expense
or trouble was spared to give her rellel.
She was so thin that she wat fairly SKIN
and bones, her digestion was out or
order and she had the most awful head
aches. We gave up all hope of her re-
coVery. Her long, thin, listless race
made me nearly half crazy, and we ala
every thing in our power to give her
strength and induce her TO take an In
terest in anything.
''One day a friend told me about the
Pink Pills, and Mr.. Hartness went GOWN
town and got three boxes. She had
taken about one box, when, to my
amaZement, one morning l heard her
playing on the piano L could hardly be-
lieve it, for ii had been over year
since the piano had been opened.
Soon she began TO take short rides
on her bicycle, and soon she Went SIG
ing around the house, our own happy,
hearty little daughter once more.
She thinks nothing OF a spin on her
wheel over to Mt. Clemen1 or Pontiac,
and is as well as she ever was
Il had girl living at our house who
was a great sufferer from impoverished
blood, and who received instant and
permanent relief from the use of one
box of the pills.
IF this information can BE OF any use
to help some poor sick one. il is given
with the greatest of pleasure"
The proprietors OF DR.. Williams Pink
Pills state that they are not patent
medicine but a prescription used for
many years by an eminent practitioner
who produced the most wonderful re-
suits with them. curing all forms of
weakness arising from a watery con-
dition of the blood or shattered nerves.
two fruitful causes of almost every i'll
to which flesh is heir. They are entirely
harm s and can be given TO weak and
sickly children with the create good
and without the slightest danger. Pink
Pills are sold by all dealers, or viii be
sent post paid on receipt of price, so
cents a box. or six boxes for So 50-by
addressing DR.. Williams Medicine Com
pany, Schenectady. N. Y.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31
Conscien tious.

wait one moment" said the eminent
statesman to the reporter who had come
for the manuscript of his speech. II
want to make little correction"
And he made hasty erasure where
he had written the bracketed word "ap-
plause" and the applause had failed to
come in.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31
A Church Choir Leader.

81 understand our church choir has
got another new leader" said one Lead
william to another.
us he good runner?"
II believe he is"
Does he know the shortest way out
OF town."
$50 I am told"
We'll, he's just the man to lead
them"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31

As the Holy Book is the religious guide
and counselor of the civilized world, so
Webster's International Dictionary is the
guide and never failing counselor of the
student and the man of letters, as well as
the educational world. y = There is more
kernel and less shell and husk in Webster
than in any other dictionary published. 1t
is the standard. Iowa Schools, Des Moines,
September 1895.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31
The Unkindest Cut of All,

AS Shakespeare says, is to poke fun or sheer
at people who are nervous, under the half
belief that their complaint is imaginary or
an affectation. 1t is neither, but a serious
reality. Imperfect digestion and assimila.
zion of the food is a very common cause of
nervousness, especially that distressing form
of it which manifests itself in want of sleep.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters speedily rem
edies nervousness, as it also does malarial,
kidney, bilious and rheumatic ailments.
The weak gain vigor speedily through its
use.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31
Had His Answer Ready.

Fond Parent-It is all nonsense, Bob
by, saying you cannot go to sleep with
out light. What would you have done
If you had been born before gas OF
candles or lamps were invented?
Bobby Cpromptly)-Gone to bed in the
daytime.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31
He Escaped.

"He stood at the top of the steps," she
said, in telling about it afterward, land
l mustered up enough courage to say:
You know, this is leap year."
Eyes. What them"
Then he leaped, and I haven't seen
him since"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31

How do you Ike the new boarding
place.
Oldboy-Couldn't be improved on there's
never enough of anything for all.
Great Scott. Why do you like it thenl"
THERE'S nothing for hash
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31
EaAilY Arranced.

Mrs. Hiram don't quite like engag-
ing girl without references.
Bridget Nohelp-That's all right,
mum. You can pay me month in ad-
vance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31
lie Had No show.

Youngley-The new playwright has
no show nowadays.
Manager-That is just the trouble. II
he had a really good show he could sell
it Immediately.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31

Jazrey-Do you believe in three-c cent
fares on the street cars?
Broggs-No; favor fve-cent fares.
Jazrey-Why?
Broggs-Well, you see, there's some
satisfaction in walking when you're
saving a nickel by 1t.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31

The editor of the Waseca Radical cheer
lily says: "We have plenty of gold and it
circulates freely in our midst"
Yes: Kelley is fixing great many Of
the boys that way.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31
The Husband Catcher.

Here's Amy Slocum has captured
that rich Mr.. Goodsense. How very
strange! She can't even ride a wheel.
can't understand it," said Clara Up
to-Date.
Il can" mildly remarked Mr.. Up-to-
Date. from the depth of his armchair.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31

Shelf you had never met me.
would you have loved some other girl
as much as you do me?
He-My darling, If l had never met
you, believe / should have committed
suicide.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31
Book Agents:

Miss Smashum--I don't care for men; in
fact I've already said MOI to seven of
them.
Miss Comely-Indeed! What were they
sellingl
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31
Businesslike.

Wiggles-ls that good business college
where your son is being educatedl
Waggles-I guess so. They're very prompt
about sending in their bills.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31
Then She's No New Woman.

"The new woman seems to have play
Cd her last card, wonder what next"
"Oh, she'll ask what's trumps, ]
fancy"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31

Mr.. Gladstone usually has three books in
reading at the same time, and changes from
one to another as he thinks his mind has
reached the limit of absorption.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31

Tobacco was first described by Spanish
writers in the year 1895.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31

DR.. Kitasato in Japan has succeeded in
inoculating for leprosy and says that the
disease is durable.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31

The mills and factories established in
this country by the Salvation Army give
employment to 10, 200 persons
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31

FITc-All Fits stopped free by Dir. Il lines Great
Nerve Restorer. No Fits after the rsJ DAY Is use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and 81 trial bottle freeti
fit cases. Send 10 DR.. K.ine.93l Arch 81, Phia Pa
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31

If Won will cut this out and send
with 15c. stamps to John A. Salzer Seed
Co., La Crosse. Wis, you will get free a
package of above great coffee seed and
our las page catalogue! Catalogue alone
&c w.n
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-31

The most valuable bible in the world be-
longs to a Chicago man. He bought 1t at
the Brayton Ives sale of rare books for
Sl4S00