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The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
Murderers Worried.

SAN QUENTIN, Dec. 9.-Theodore Dur
rant is not yet aware of the Supreme
Court decision and of how near he Is to
the gallows. His mother was here to see
him on Wednesday, but at the time of her
visit the decision OF the court had not
been hanGe ed down.
The prison officials expect Mrs. Durrant
and some of the murderer's attorneys
here tomorrow. and they will leave that
task to them. A nun ber of the convicts
know how near Durrant is to the scaffold,
but none OF Them would tell him.
Nearly every prisoner in the place has
a dislike for the murderer, and none OF
them would put themse. yes to the trouble
to inform him of his closely approaching
fate.
Murderer's row in the big stone cell
building in the center of the yard contains
eight murderers who will have 10 be re-
sentenced. All of them have escaped ex-
ecution on grounds similar to the causes
by which Durrant escaped the gallows.
They are Knott. Fellows, Ebanks, Hill.
Miller, Chaves, Durrant and SeaIcy.
Now tnat Allender, whose plea was the
same as theirs, is to go to the gallows to-
morrow the murderers believe that thew
will soon 70 low him
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
PARASITES MUST VACAHE
Judge Cof6y Warns His Jurors
to Shun the Approach
Of LoungerS.
City Hall Corridors Full of Dis
reputable Characters With No
Visible Means of Living.

Judge J. V. Coffey is determined to keep
not only his courtroom, but the corridors
leading thereto, free from the parasites
that haunt ana hang around the Police
courts and in this case find their way up
stairs to the Probate Court room.
The presence of those hangers-on about
Judge Coffey's court just at present is ac-
counted for by the fact that there are some
cases on the calendar 10 be tried before
iuries in which large sums OF money are al
stake.
. Inc mere speaking acquain tance of one
OF the parasites with Juror on the panel or
in the box gives the di,reputab.e hance.-
on about the courtroom prestige with
one side or the other of the parties hay
ing an interest in the result of The verdict
1t Is 10 prevent the approach of any OF
these Objectionable fellows to a Juror that
Judge Coifey admonished the panel on
the adjournment of his court on last
Wedne sday afternoon.
In speaking of the incident with a CALI.
representative yesterday the Judge sad
in suostanc-, tuat he had the utmost coa-
hdence in the entire panel of Jurors now
serving In his department, but ne desir, d
10 prevent even the sem bance of i'm pro
priety.
Time and again." said the Judge. with
a smile, ''have l been hailed, 'Eh, Jim y
or Halloo, Coffeyp by some one wnom |
do not know or wish TO know. Atthe
same time 1 wish to be polite to all, and do
not objecG to being addressed in a familiar
way by those whom | have known for
years. But / do decid eddy object to belny
approached by any one of those objection
able characters who hang alb ut the
courts day IN and day out wltnout any
visible means OF living, except il be to 10
low me into restaurant and take a seat
at the same table and either ask me or
expect me TO pay for meal Tor them, as
Is TOO often the case for my income.
1t may rs well be known now as at
any other time, / do not want those disa-
greeable and decidedly Objectionable,
loungers bout my courtroom, and aboy-
all do not wish them to BE- even on
speaking terms with any of :he Jurors.
These were my reasons for giving the
extra admonition TO the panel at the time
/ did ~
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
FITZGERALD UNDER FIRE
President Kerr Makes a Spicy
Report on the Coal
Contract.
He Will Secure Legal Advice to
Make Public the officials
Actions.

At the meeting of the directors of the
Manufacturers ana Producers Associa-
tioh Yesterday there were some piihy re-
marks made concerning the refusal of
President Fitzgerald of the Board OF State
Prison Directors to answer why an order
for 5000 tons of coal for the San Q Ientin
prison had been given for the Australian
iuel instead of for the California product.
There were present: j. w. Kerr L. r.
Mead, A. Mclaughlin, C. E. Allen, J. P.
Currier, 5. Mckee and a Sbarboro. The
coal question was brought up on the re-
port OF he president, Mr.. Kerr, in which
he said among her things:
After a careful perusaI of the corresDond
ence between Prison Director FlIZ eraId and
the committee OF The Manufacturers and Pro-
ducers Association. who had this matter in
hand originally, l found that not culy had
our committee been Practically denied tie in
formation sought, but that the correspondence
on the part o Prison Director FitZgerald had
assumed tone decidedly at variance with
that which is usual in matters OF this nature
As the action OF Director Fi'zseruid had re-
ceived the approval OF his associates on the
Prison Board did not consider il adviss b e
10 move further in that direction. l therefore
forwarded 10 Governor Budd a statement of
our position. recitiEg the facts we desired To
secure, and iuclosed copies OF the entire cor
respondence. returned 10 the city Novem-
Der y, after an absence OF two weeks, and
found aw0ltinT me q reply from the Governor
under date OF November 16.
One OF the suggestions made bv the
Governor was that Mr. Kerr might have a
personal interview with Mr.. Fiizgerald on
The matter; but commenting upon this
kindly advice Mr.. Kerr says:
This felt was kindly suggestion on the
part of the Governor in the interests OF pc ace
but much as l would have desired 10 follow
The suggestion / felt that the manner in
when ID rector FitZge aid had seen fl to adj
dress this association was barrier to any ad-
vance on my part, ana one which l could not
overlook without complete surrender of
Seil-respect.
The course pursued by Mr.. Kerr was ap-
proved OF by the board and his suggestion
that legal advice be obtained was also in
dorsed. he was empowered to consult
with some lawyer with the view of seeing
what S cps can be taken 10 compel the
Prison Directors TO give reason for their
disregard for the ls " which makes it COM
pulSory for all State officers 10 purchase
for Sta,e institutions the products of Cali
fOrnia, price and quality betng equal.
When he knows his rights in the prem-
ises he will proceed in a legal way to compel
the directors OF the prison TO give an &C
coun ting of them mselves and their acts.
The mem bers OF the association decided
that the body Is not in a position to help
either the Golden Jubilee or the Alaska
Trade Commission. Charles H. Crocker
was elected as a director vice lsador
Jacobs resigned Manager Oscar Lewis
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
Mrs. MaryFrustuck Married
William Rissland, Her
Husbands Friend.
When Frustuck Became Aware
of 1t He Brought Suit
for Divorce.
The Woman Arrested for Bigamy and
Rissland for Being an Accessory
to the Crime.

A young woman with two husbands,
both of whom were intimate friends, wa.
arrested yesterday afternoon on a charge
of bigamy, and the second husband was
arrested on the charge of being accessory
to the crime.
The parties interested are Henry NJ
Frustuck, grocer, Hooper and Fourth
streets; his divorced wife, Mary, and
William Rissland, a boatbuilder at the
Fulton iron Works.
Frustuck and his wife were married in
1890. They did not live happily together,
and two years later were divorced. They
frequently met afterward and on June II
last they were again married and lived at
Hooper and Fourth streets.
Frustuck and RlssIanj had known eac n
other intimately, and after the second
marria:e Rissland was invited 10 call at
the house. He was a frequent visitor,
and as he owned the yacht Sam Vincent
named after his ste p;ather. he took Mrs.
Frustuck very frequently ouI for q sail on
the yacht at night, while her husband
was attending TO his business in the gro
Gerry. Rissiand's stepfather sometimes
accompanied them, and he thoughtit his
dutY To warn Frustuck to keep q more
care full watch on his viii and his step.
son.
When taxed with being on too familiar
terms both Rissland and Mrs. FrustucK
denied it and felt hurt at tue insinua-
tiSn. One night about five weeks ago
RlsslanG and FrustUCk went out togeth er
10 have a good time. When thev re-
turned TO Frustuck' house they both had
Lh at tired feeling" Rlssiand threw his
Overcoat over a char, and q number of
letters fell on the floor out of his pocket.
trustuCk picked them up, and was aston
Ished to find thew were IN his wiies hand
writing and addressed to Rissland. The
letters were written in endearing terms,
and concluded with Your dear wife" or
"Your affecuonate wife, In one she
urged Rlssland to keep their marriage
secret.
Frustuck Immediately brought suit for
divorce through Attorneys Barry and Nc
Gregor. naming Rlssland as ores pondent,
an Judge Hunt gave him decree about
TWO weeks ago. NJ defense was offered.
Meantime Fru~tuck had obtained pos
session OF their chi,d, who was living with
his wife's parents IN San Jose.
Attorneys Barry and McGregor, believ-
ing from The terms OF Mrs. Frustuek's
letters 10 Rissland that they had been
actually married, wrote TO the County
Clerks throughout the S ate except Con-
ira Costa County and received replies that
no persons OF that name had been mar
ried. Five days ago they wrote to the
Contra Costa County Clerk and learned
thai William RisslaEd had been married
10 Mary Banded, Mrs. Frustuck's maiden
name, py Justice McCranney of Martinez
on August 81. They, accompanied by two
or three friends, hnd gone 10 Martinez IN
Risslanc's yacht to have the ceremony
performed. Frusluck went t. Martinez
and procured a copy of the certificate OF
marriage.
4 ,,of-z
Joachimsen's court and swore to The war
rants for the arrest of his divorced wife
and RIssland, as he is determined to pun
ish them both.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
SAILORS WAGES.
Decision by Judge de Haven Against
the Master of the Schooner
Occidental.


Occidental.
United States District Judge de Haven
yesterday morning rendered an opinion
in the libel brought against Z. A. Mckay,
master of the schooner Occidental, by
John Rurv, a sailor.
Rury shipped for six months on The
schooner Occidental from San Francisco
TO Grays Harbor, thence to San Francisco
for final discharge DesertiOn before. the
completion of the voyage was punishable,
by the terms of the contract, with forfeit
ure of all wages due.
After taking load of timber from
GTays Harbor to San Pedro the captain
informed the crew that he intended TO re-
turn 10 Gravs Harbor without stopping at
San Francisco, whereupon Rury refused
to go.
The opinion of Judge de Haven was to
he effect that the return of the schooner
Occidental from the port OF San Pedro to
Grnys Harbor without stopping at San
Francisco on her way north was a devla-
tion from the first voyage descr. bed in the
shipping articles, ana the Hbelant was
justified in his refusal to make such re-
turn voyage.
Judgment was given for the sailor s
wages, together with the sum paid by him
as passage from San Pedro to San Fran
cisco, and for costs. S
This opinion was also applied TO the
libel of Frank Ludders against Z. A. Nc
kay-a similar action.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
Fight FOR WATER LOTS.
Legal Battle Over the Property
Claimed by the Fair
4 Estate Opens.
Question of Title to a Portion of the
Water Front at Harbor
View.

The legal battle over the land on the
water front near Harbor View, claimed by
the estate OF James q. Fair opened before
Judge Heboard yesterday morning. The
acHon IS brought by the State against
warren MaIley, contractors, who have
1Or some time been engaged in filing in
Inc property III dispute, fOr an injunction
restraining them from continuing the
construction OF q seawall and 10 determine
the title 10 the lands. Wnen the proceed
lngs originated against the defendants
they were engaged IN driving piles on
DehaIt OF the Far estate, effectuaIly block
ing up the ln!et and approach by water to
tHe ioot OF Fillmore street where the wharf
OF the Pacific Gas Improvement Company
Is located. This eau ed the ltficultv.
. 1he gas com pany contended that an in
Junction passed on behalf of The cttv
many years ago restraining any person
from interfering with the water front is
sun IN force, and applied to the Board OF
darbor Conn lssioners for relief. That
body was unable to do anything in the
mater, as The Fair estate Obtained an in
uucuon, which IS still in force. The SUIT
a present beng tried is in the nature OF
al acuon 10 quiet title. The Fair estate
makes its claim of title through the San
francs SEQ Home estead Company, which
originally obtained the property by patent
from he State.
II Is Claimed on behalf of the people
that the State had no power to parl with
lands winch are constantly submerged;
tnat the States title IS limited to the strip
DeiWeen hlgh and low water.
but very little testimony was taken in
T. case yesterday. Mr.. Allardt, the ex-
|,-.t who surveyed the wafer front for the
leland commissioners, was the most
Fortant witness. He mad not finished
las testimony when an ad adjournment was
laken TIL the l4th inst, 10 allow the de-
PENDANTS TO produce further documentary
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10

with the postal regulations, consequently
directions to deliver to some indefinite
address as Town Druggist" or Town
Physician" if the matter is unbelievable
10 the addressee. will, in all cases, he e.
after, be disregarded au The mailing office.
Alter March /, 1898, matter addressed IN
the foregoing manner will be held by the
postal auth horlties as unmailabe.
For years business men and others have
followed the habit of sending matter TO
indefinite addresses, as desC ribed above,
anu as = result pCstmasters have been
caused an unnecessary amount OF labor.
This system, which has been in vogue
for many years, the PostmaSte General
proposes to abolish. The new order al
fects the entire poslaI system.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
THE BUBBLE WILL BURST,
Some OF the Inside Facts Reg ard
Irg the Seattle Boom.

lng the Seattle Boom.
ASTORIA, Dec 9.-"AlIis not gold that
sIitters.'' The story Of the Seattle graft as
told by an Astoria business man tonight
speaks well for the enterprise nerve and
push of that city, but also reveals the
fact that many accounts are highly colored.
J. G. Swope, one of Astoria's welI-known
business men who has been in Seattle for
the past SIX months, returned to-day well
satisfied with his experience.
In conversation with a reporter tonight
Mr.. Swope said: ''Yes, l d id a fair busi-
ness on the Sound, but found Seattle 10
be cheap town, wages being low. There
are too many people from the East looking
for jobs; in fact, Seattle has the reputation
OF being hobo town. People flock in
there thinking they have snap and that
they can get all kinds of money Many of
them are now begging on the streets for %
cents with which TO buy bed OF a meal
OF vlctuals. This is one of the evils of
ooom, which suppose must be endured
In any place under similar circumstances.
Seattle Is full OF mushroom firms, grafters
and klondike swindlers who only put out
taeir signs of business 10 die in thirty DAYS
In this there Is a warning for Astoria,
Portland and San Fran cisco. 1t can be
SAID that there Is too much boom in
Seattle. The press has lost no opportunity
TO spread the fame of the city abroad.
This has brought lis own evils People,
however, who come 20 the coast without
money, depending upon picking up
money In the streets or beating their Yav
to Alaska, should be prepared 10 take the
consequences. There has been too much
exaggeration in regard to the amount OF
money brought out of Alaska and the
condition OF affairs there. l know it 10
De TACT That the fortunes made were
much less han published. ana that the
owners thereof have not blown their
money In 10 any great extent Only one
man spent his money lavishy. He
brought $780, ,O00 gave $4,000 of it 10 his
relatives ana blew in all of the balance ex-
cept 5000 We cannot help but admire
the nerve of Seattle, and it must be said
that If a man real wants to work he can
usually find job. Tacoma is dead. The
streets are half lighted, and aside from her
shipping Interests there is little or no
business
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
ALASKA OBJECT LESSON.
Many Exhibits Will Be Sent
East by the Local Com
mittee.
Determined to Prove That San Fran
cisco Is the Best Quitting
Port.

The Alaska Trade Committee is not let
ting the grass grow under its feet in the
matter of sending responsible representa-
tives TO number of the Eastern cities to
make known TO the people there the ad-
vantages of San Francisco as an outtitting
port for those who expect o go to Alaska
in the spring. In addition to the feature
of distributing literature and wing lec-
ures on the subject, the travellers will be
provided with materials that will serve as
object lessons to those interested. Relat-
ing TO this Secretary Carman yesterday
said:
We are gathering together material for ex-
hibits to go in the car, so as TO attract item
tion en- route, and will be glad to have any
curios or articles pertaining 10 Alaska sent to
the committee-rooms before Tuesday morn
ing. We viii guarantee that the bes of care
VIII be taken OF any thing entrusted 10 MS We
want 10 make both the car aud the Offices In
the East advertise California just as well as
the Alaskan work in particular, and il is
hoped that these Offices may become the
nucleus of permanent California exhibits.
The agents OF the committee will work not
only for he Alaskan business, but Will also be
on the lookout for people whom they can In
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
GOVERNOR AND MAYOR.

Guests at a Dinner Given by the Elks'
. Memorial Committee.
Governor Budd, Mayor Phelan and Ad-
jutant-General Barrett were guests at a
dinner given Wednesday evening by the
committee of the Elks' memorial meet
lEg. After the feast, which WAS served
IN the owlroom OF the Bohemian
Club, the guests were escorted 10 the
COium bia Theatre. The function was
purely OF a social character, being de-
signed by tfrt E.ks to express their ap-
probation OF the kind services rendered
At the memorial meeting by the Governor
and The Mayor.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
reported that the first edition of 5000
copies OF the new associations directory
VIII soon be ready for distribution.
BIDS FOR SAN PEDRO.

The Government Moves in the Break
water Project.
Government Engineer E. L. B. Davis
has begun TO advertise for sealed bids in
triplicate for the much talked-of San Pc
dro breakwater.
The bids for his piece of engineering
will not be opened for examination and
decision until February 10. They must
be presented in sealed envelopes and must
IN every manner comply with the require
ments OF the Federal law. Full particu-
lars may be obtained by applying at the
office OF the Government engineers in the
Flood building
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10

Ignatfus Church win celebrate the Feast OF the
immaculate Conception of the .essed virgin
20 whom the society is specially deGlcated)
bv marching i'll a procession he AIDED by the
officers and banners OF the society from their
chapel on Hayes street 10 81. Ignauus Church,
and there receive holy commu union in Dody;
on Tuesday evening, December IA, at
o'c Ock the annual election OF the princlpal
officers Cor 1898 Will be held, also reports tor
] S97 viii be made, and on sunday, Decem Der
10 III SoGality Chapel, the solemn reception
OF nlnety-six gentlemen, who were on proDa-
ton for three months, as mem bers will lake
Tllncn
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
ADJUSTMENTS

BALDWIN 7FFATER - italian 6,ro.z o.,
CAIIFoRN1A THrATER-ItaIian o. -.
evening, December l 4 ''''''tH Oper''' tuesday
OAO ABIA IHEAThR-"OtheIIou
VNoSoo ofERA-hoUsr- Old Glory"
@LoAzAR IHEATEn. The Nominea"
oI,rI+1' oifKA hoUsE Rip Van Winkle."
'HFUN-Hich- Glass Nau4vvm-
Roso NJ a. orner OF Mason and Eddy streets
1oSh ST lHEATER. -" south Before the War"
NbhRoN.-0rsupI ,oncer,.
tUTRo BATHS BATHING an, r,orto-,,.-.
,,,i AE < SHUTfs And CHUrEs FREE THFATER-
% %SIeat vaudeville Company every afternoon and
noon '''e / arr 'o-LHoIIoW a1ter-
A0ItIC CoAsT JOCKEY CIr-R-Races Today
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
Hit With n SticL,

James Smith was yesterday held to answer
before the Superior Court by Judge Joachim
sen in $1,000 bonds for assault with a deadly
weapon. December Frank Lenberger SO7
Golden Gate avenue, and Smith quarreIed
about watering the garden, and Smith struck
Lenberger over the head with piece OF w ood
lnflicting nasty wound.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
UNAVAILABLE MATTER.
Circulars, ETC., Not Definitely Addresse
VIII Not BE Delivered in Future.

Postmast w. w. Montague has re-
ceived written instructions from Postmas-
ter-General Gary TO the effect that here
after it will not DE permissible TO write
upon third or fourth class matter or its
wrapper, or to print or write upon second
class matter, or its wrapper, directions
relative 10 the delivery thereof, inconsistent
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
AUCTION SALES.

BH FRANK W. BUTTERFtErD-This dav. De-
il O'clock " mo ''iee@ AI
,,or hf RA;5K W BUrTFRFIELp-Mo Monday. Decem.
- - o efsian and Turkish Rugs, a. 2lS Post
street at zoo and 7:30 r. NJ
& bt W g. LAYNG * Co.-Tuesday evening De
oSSiIloer -, Horses, at Occidental Horse TX
Shahge, ~ Howard ST, at Z: 80 P. NJ
~ C. II. I JBfBs ES ~ Co Wednesday. December
%; %, eal Estate, al i Montgomery street al II
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
For the Naval Reserves.

New uniforms viii soon be provided for the
Naval Reserves of this State. General John H.
Dickinson, chairman OF the uniform board, las
announced that the board would soon
advertise Tor bids, and that the State wou I'd
furnish uniforms OF as good q quality as those
SECURED by The National GuGrdsmen. Ali six
Givisi ous OI The Slale will be supplied, and be-
tween 400 and 500 uniforms must be fur
n
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
Another Shipment of Pioturss

Has just been received. which includes all
the popular subjects like "St Cecilia. "
"Cupid's Counselor" "Enraptured," etc, and
a lot OF new pictures not seen here before
The public is cordially invited 10 call and see
these new things. San born, Vail & Co 74I
Market street
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
Reliance Club Entertainment.
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The Reliance Athletic Club OF Oakland is
making very extensive preparation for an en-
tertalumenL which viii oe given in Is gym
nastum this evening. 1t will be strictly an
amateur production, entitled Love in HHr-
ness" ana as the mem bers and their friends
are looking forward to great treat 1t is cx-
pected that large gathering OF pieaSure-seek-
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10

duce to locate in California, and Will do all in
their power to advertise the advantages and
resources of California.
The commi ttee has given out several
large contracts for printed matter.
The following subscriptions Wera re.
ceIved yesterday:
Charles Nelson. $I5; Miller & Lux, 500;
Otis McAllster, $50; Emporium and Golden
Rule Bazaar. 5000; Charles Brown & Son. SO;
Abram Hunich & Co, 500; from freud OF
The cause, $3.50
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
simmer and Sale

The ladies of the First New Jerusalem
Church, O'Farreu street, near Webster, Will
hold their annual suppeI and sale In the
church parlors this Friday afternoon and
evening Admission free.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
j. G. NIurphy's sickness.

J. G. Murphy of Del Monte, who was lying
i'll al the residence OF his son, 40 Guerrero
street was much improved last night and
the attending physician gave as his opinion
that he would recover.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
Stole a Yoman,s Hat.

Two young men went into a millinery tore
at 1874 Market street last evening ana pre-
tended to buy some feathers. While the
woman who was IN charge had her back
turned, one of the men picked up black ieit
hat trimmed with o,trich feathers and ran
from the store, followed by his confederate,
Thew We're MOI arrested.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
To Cure "A Cold in One Dav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All drup-
gists refund the money IL it fails to cure Z5c
The genuine has l. B. u on each tablet
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-10
NEW To-DAY-AMUsEMENTs.

CALIFORNIA TREATER.
ONE NIGHT ONLY-Tuesday, Dec. IA
~ vi &c. y q FL \ ) & A l. G. IL
And company in miscellaneous concert and acts
of Grand italia Opera Prces-S2, ST. 80, 81 nd
3Uc eats on sale next >a.urday at 9 A. NJ at
Sherman Il G ay's MusiC-StUre.