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The San Francisco call., 1897-10-05
DECLARES
THE JAILER
IS INSANE
Murderer Kelley Writes
a Most Remarkable
Letter.
HE DENIES HIS OWN
LUNACY.
But Is Very Anxious for the
Man Who Has Charge
of the Prison.
SAYS THE OFFICIAL is IN
DANGER.
Worry About an Execution VIII
Cause the Jailer to Become
RaVing Maniac.
But Is Very Anxious for the
Man Who Has Charge
of the Prison.
SAYS TIE OFFICIAL is IN
DANGER.
Worry About an Execution Will
Cause the Jailer to Become
RaVlng Maniac.

BOSTON, MASS, Oct. 4.-Joseph E. Kel-
ley, the murderer OF Cashier Joseph Stick
ney of the Great Falls National Bank OF
Somersworth, n. H., to-day wrote from
his prison cell q remarkable letter, in
which he declares he is not insane. The
letter is as follows:
II am not insane or crazy. l never was
nor will be. This talk of my being insane
and all such stuff is bosh. Lots of quack
doctors came to see me and grinned at me,
b ut they did not dare tell me any such
thing All they are doing is robbing this
county. No one ever asked me whether
or not was insane. They know l knew
l am not insane, and when l know l am
not that settles il.
''Jailer Hayes is the man who is insane,
and not l. Why don't the good people of
the State have him examined? No, they
want him to have me examined. and say
l am the one that is as crazy as a bed bug.
Now, good people, l don't know whether
you will receive this timely warning or
not. l have tried many times since l was
shut up in this hell to let you know ali
about myself and Jailer Hayes. You
have not taken any steps in the matter l
am led to believe that my letters never
reached you. 1 hope this one has better
luck.
"JaiIer Hayes Is insane. There is no
doubt of II. have watched him sharply
during my stay here, and l plainly see he
is growing weaker every day. This is too
bad. pity this good man and often WON
der why something is not done for him.
All of US prisoners have noticed the
symptoms and asked the cook to give him
better medicine. We only get laughed at.
lit is time the authorities should know
about Hayes condition and do something
for him. He comes to me and sits down
and talks one minute and grins the next
about my case. He says he doesn't want
10 see me hurt, and appears to worry
about my trial. My trial is turning his
head. Unless something is done for him
the trial and the thought OF his being
compelled to hang me January IS, 1898,
will. in few days. make him a raving
lunatic. His actions now indicate II. Oh,
please do treat him at once. Go and get
those doctors that examined me before it
is too late. / demand that at once as
want to finish my poetry"
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-05
Snna Assnssfn, Purs,ir Rfn,.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Oct "A we'll
dressed old man, who says his home is
in st. Louis, arrived here to-day on the
express train from tie East and went a.
once to the police station, where he ap-
pealcd for protection. He says his name
is John Bergstrom, and that he fled from
st. Louis to avoid assassination There
was certain society in that city, he said,
which had marked him for death. He
believed there were spies upon his track.
He had started for San Francisco. but
b came alarmed and left the train.
Bergstrom says he is tailor and belongs
10 the Tailors' Union at st. Louis. He
Will be detained pending an investigation.
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TRIES 10 END HIS LIFE,
Henry y. Jenkins Cuts HTS Throat With
N Razor.


Razor.
REDDING, CAL, Oct. 4-Henry ].
Jenkins tined to commit suicide this az
ternoon by cutting his throat with a razor.
He is about go years of age and formerly
lived with his family at Millville. but has
resided here for several years. He has
been sick for some time and slightly de-
mented. To-day he attacked his wife,
who had a warrant issued for his arrest.
Officers went to the house but did moi find
him. They discovered that he had re-
moved large part of the furniture to a
gulch below the mouse.
The officers searched the gulch and
finally found his camp. A sewing-ma-
chine, dishes, etc, were piled up in con-
fusion, and a bed mad been made. He was
discovered short distance away in some
brush lying face downward, with razor
just outside his reach. He had cut cash
about four inches long in his throat, but
had not severed the jagular vein. He was
conscious. He said he was old and friend
less and no one cared for him. He will
probably die.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-05

The sale of the Union Pacific property
TO the Depew- Hug hlitt- Fitzgerald syndi-
cate, If consummated, will be the greatest
scandal in the history of the Government.
1t is simply the payment of political
debt and can be construed in no other way.
Under the proposed terms the Govern
ment accepts SO 900, 600 less than the
amount of the indebtedness to it, "a
though the property on which it holds a
lien is ample security for the entire
amount. AS proof of this is the plan OF
the purchasing syndicate. already made
public to capitalize the Union Pacific
road for $236. 900, 600, for it intends to float
S400, ,000,c0 of 4 per cent gold bonds, be-
sides issuing $75 900, 900 of preferred and
$61, 900 COO of common stock.
L believe the sale will go through,
despite the fact that there is no law to
support the administration in the course
it is pursuing. Whether Congress will
sanction the sale remains TO be seen.
According 10 the terms of the sale, the
sinking fund now in the custody of the
Government is to be applied to the pur-
chase price. This reduces the actual
amount 10 be paid into the treasury by
the syndicate to S39, 600, coo, so the enor-
nous profit the latter will realize on it's
sales of bonds and stock will readily be
seen. Moreover it Will give the Wander
bilts through line from the Atlantic to
Ogden aad place them in position to
figure prominently in the final disposition
of the Central Pacific road.
1t is my firm conviction that the men,
bers of the syndicate have the active sup
port of Senator Mark Hanna in securing
the approval of the administration of the
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-05
Eobs and Deserts His stcs vie.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Oct. 4.-Taking jew
elry worth 5000, belonging TO his wife, and
$50 in money, Pancrario Dinapoli, boot
back, deserted sick wife yesterday.
leaving her and two small children desti.
tute. For some time Dinapoli has treated
the woman cruelty, hoping TO rid himself
OF her, as ne was enamored OF another
woman. Yesterday he dressed hims If in
his best suit of clothes and then went
abont the house picking up everything OF
value. He told his wife he was going 10
leave her and left the house. 1t is said
Dinapoli went to San Francisco Mrs.
Dinapoli applied at the Shcriff's office
last night for protection, as sne was afraid
he had frequently threatened TO do. This
morning warrant charging Dnapoli with
desertion was sworn to before Justice
Kirkpatrick
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-05

This measure had the approval OF the
Democratic administration and Demo
cratic press of the country. l voted for
the Harris resolution TO postpone action,
and that resolution could have been
adopted If the Democrats in the Senate
had desired its adoption. Let me give
you copy of that resolution so that it
may be published in The CALL at this
time. Here it is:
And that the President be requested to sus-
pend proceedings to carry into effect the agree
ment alleged 10 nave been made to sell the
interest OF the United States in the Union Pa
cifc Railroad and in the sinking fund un Ill
further action OF Congress is had in reference
thereto.
While I am not officially advised on
the subject 1 am positive that the agree
ment made by President Cleveland would
not have been carried out by 2 esijent Nc
Kinley if the Senate mad adopted this
resolution, and l personally know of
fifteen Senators who would have voted for
the resolution had the Democrats urged a
vote. The rules of the Senate are so elias
tic that action on the resolution could
have been forced by five or SIX Senators.
My own view was hat the natter should
go over and money be appropriated for
paying the first mortgage bonds. This
resolution was not adopted. More than
that, the press of the whole country
seemed to approve of the plan of sale.
do not say that the Government is getting
the value of the road in ibis offer, but it is
getting fifty million dollars where a nj l.
lion was not expected. At least it was
said when the funding bill was defeated
that the United States would get moth
ing. / am informed that the Union
Pacific pays 4 per cent on $i20, 900, 600;
hence the United States ought to get
more than $5O.0)0,C00. One can see the
danger of the situation. Suppose Presi-
dent Mckinley should set aside the agree
ment made by Mr.. Cleveland and not re-
ceive any other offer. 1t is a serious
question.
The Reorganization Committee has
entered into the cor tract and deposited a
bond of So 00o, 900 TO carry out the terms
OF the agreement. Now, as to the sink.
ing fund. 1t was considered that the
bonds and securities in that fund were de-
posted in the treasury to pay the debts OF
the road to the Government. There is
due the United States $S4, 600 000 principal
and $33. 600, 900 interest. or s67 ,000, 900. The
syndicate therefore offers 10 pay 7412 per
cent of the whole obligation.
Yes, l understand that the sale re-
leases the United States from all liability.
Governor Hoadley, who is one of the
ablest lawyers in the country and m an
of the highest character for integrity,
made the offer of the sinking fund TO en-
courage capitalists 10 bid for the property.
The original offer, which guaranteed the
Government $45. 600, coo. proposed that the
syndicate should raise SIS 100000 inde-
pendent of the securities in the sinking
fund. Senator Morgan asked how much
of the fund was in cash. and Senator
Thurston told him 100000
Surely President Mckinley and Attor-
ney- General Mckenna should be C M
mended for getting the offer raised TO
$50, 900. 600. or S33 600. 600 independent of
the sinking funi. GEORGE Z. PER EINs.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-05

The time that il costs to get
help when you are sick some
times counts. But when you can
get the help that you know you
want before the case gets very
bad you ought to do it. You
have weak and faItering limbs.
HUDYAN will cure them. If
you use HUDYAN your walk
will be as firm and straight as
that of any one on earth. You
have noises in the ears. That
means nervous exhaustion. But
III UDYAN stops that in week.
You find that you are suffering
as you knew you would suffer
when you did wrong years ago.
HUDYAN will undo all the
wrong that you have done your
self. To-day you are all run
down. Use HUDYAN and see
what a different man you will be
in q week. All the drains stop
almost imme lately. But You
must remember that You can get
HUDYAN only from the Hud-
soDian doctors. Circulars and
testim onials telling you all about
its grand work are yours for the
asking. And it doesn't make
any difference as to whether Won
write or call at the Institute.
II you car call do go. If you
cannot, write. Let no one tell
you that your case is hopeless.
1t is not. HUDYAN is equal to
the task. They tell you that
you have had chances and facul-
ties, and that having abused
them you are to remain a poor,
puny mortal. That is all non-
sense. HUDYAN will make a
man out of you again in r week.
Try and find out about it. 1t
has done it for others. You are
no different to the ordinary run
of men.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-05
Mamioc ora "a Train.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Oct. 4.-While
en- route from Portland, Or, John Shan.
ahan, an ex-Federal soldier, became
violently insane early this morning and
attempted to kill a number OF passengers
and irainmen on the Oregon express.
shanaban was honorably discharged las
week. The insane man fired a revolver
at the trainmen and terroriZed the pas
sengers. He was finally overpowered.
When the train reached this city he was
placed in jail
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-05
CON FERENCES HELD
WITHOUT RESULT.
Nothing Comes of the Attempt
to Reform judicial Pro-
cedure in Military Trials.
Now 1t Is Said the RESIGNATION of
Prince Hohenlohe May Be
Expected Very Soon.

BERLIN, GERMANY, Oct 4.-The Frank
furter situng announces that the recent
discussions between Emperor William
and the German sovereigns on the reform
of judicial procedure in military trials
have had practically no result, and the
question is at d complete standstill. The
announcement is i'm important as showing
that the Chancellor crisis, which turns
upon this question, is still undecided.
The Hanover Courier. referring 10 the
naval bill, makes The following oracular
threat: Should the plan be fundament-
ally rejected the Government will decline
10 be responsible for what may happen in
the sequel"
The Vossische Z.Itung says that if this
threat means the resignation of Prince
Hohenlohe it is an empty one, since his
resignation Is only cues ton of the very
near future.
The Schlesische Zetung publishes an
interview with Prince Bismarck, in which
he is represented as approving the
Strengthening of the navy by an increase
in the nun ber of cruisers and a re place.
ment of obsolete battle ships, but as
deprecatiIg course calculated to alarm
the taxpayers by what the Prince calls a
gigantic scheme"
In the course CT interesting historical
"reminiscences he said the Emperor
Frederick wanted to give Herbert Bis
marck the title of Prince, but he (Bis-
marck) objected and begged that the En-
peror should appoint him a mem ber OF
the Prussian cabinet. Bismarck denied
that William l wanted TO abdioate after
the attempt on his life by Neibeling
and he repeated his denial of the
rumor of an intention TO establish a
regency during the Emperor Frederick s
illness, declaring that there was never any
doubt In his mind Frederck's fitness
20 reign, and that be (Bismarck) told
Queen Victoria a Charlottesburg in 1888
that he would never consent TO a regency.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-05
WANTS 10 60 10 PRISON
Modesto CuIprit -AmSioUs TO Be Freed O
IN. nh

Modesto CuIprit AmSiOHs to Be Freed of
the Morphine Habit.
MODESTO, CAL, Oct. 4.-John Henry
was brought before Judge Minor this
morning on a charge of burglary and
arson. He changed his plea from not
guilty to guilty, desiring term in State
Prison, as he said, 10 wean him of the
morphine habit. About two months ago
Henry broke into the residence of r. A.
Sorensen and stole a ham and some
BLANKETS. He was arrested AMI that even
ing set fire to the Jail on the inside. But
for timely discovery he would have been
ere emated. The charge of arson was dis
missed and he was sentenced to one year
i'm mprisonment
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-05
Mayor Phi elan on Bonds.

Editor Of The Caii-SIR: You will please do
me the justice OF publishing this correction OF
your editorial statements of late. never ad-
yocated Moreover heard any one else advocate
the issuance of bonds to pay current exnenses
of The government or deficits existing in its
funds. There Is no law for it, as there is no
sense in ii. l am in favor OF bond issue for
permanent improyements-that alone have 1
advocated. JAMES ID. PHELAN
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-05
strike ia tn. lanyard Mine.

CARSON. New. Oct. A strike of
great Importance has been made in Hay
ward mine in Silver City and inh bitants
of that town are wild with delight. Ore
has been found in crosscut at the bottom
of winze sunk from the main tunnel
OF the mine. The ledge is eight feet wide
and assays $3.50 TO the ton. The Hayward
has produced over $1o0 600, and it's owners
have been offered $4,000 for the property
since the strike
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-05
Shoot. and Ku.s a Marowaer

FLAGSTAFF. ARIz., Oct. 4-Mexican
Tom shot David TrujilIo with Win
chester this afternoon. The bail passed
through Truiillo's left lung above the
heart. He lived about three hours after
the shooting. Trujillc went to the home
of Tom, who is but II years old, ana was
refused admittance. He tried 10 break in
window, when Tom shot and killed him.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-05
Eaplosion Ur.ok, a m;ms Bo.,,.

GLOBE. ARIz, Oct. 4-Several nights
ago a steam hoist of the Black Warrior
Mine was blown up with giant powder.
The damage will exceed $50 600. The
main damage was to the hoisting engine.
which was torn from its bed by the ex.
plosion. There is no clew to the identity
of the perpetrators.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-05

was there last Monday. Regal landed the
three-eighths dash in 36H Ironheat second,
Gold Cloud third. Ironheat won the
half-mile dash in 4s14 Todhunter second,
Los Banos Kid third. The mile race was
taken by Drummer. Onie Ora second,
Silver State third: Time, :45.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-05
Four Big Murder Cases.

Attorney-General w. F. Fitzgerald started
East last evening and he expects TO be gone
for several weeks. He first goes to Washing
ton to represent the State of California in
the cases OF Durrant, worden, Allender and
Hill, who were charged and convicted of mur-
der. and whose cases are now before the
United states Supreme Court. 1t Is the desire
of Mr.. Fitzgerald TO have these matters
brought up and disposed OF as soon as pos
sible.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-05
NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD
Via sausaIito Ferry).

From San Francisco, Commencing Sept ls. 1897.
WEEKDAYS
For Mill Valley and san Rafael-s7 :e5 50 on
1880 4. NJ; s1;45. 3:45, 1910, 6 800, d: 80 p "
Extra trips for San Rafael on Mondays. Weduas
days and Saturdays a. IL 80 P. NJ
SUNDAYS
For Null Valley and San Rafael-~S :Oo slO.oo
*ll:30 A NJ; sl :l5, 500. a 80. 6:I5P "
Trains marked run 10 San Quentin,
THROUGH TRAINS
7:25 A N. weekdays for Cazadero and wav .,a
tors: :46 p IL. Saturdays (mixed train, for
Duncan Ills and way stations; 500 !. snn
days for Point Reyes and way stations
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-05
Women serue as Jurors.

SALT LAKE. UTAH, Oct. "A special
to the Herald from Boise. Idaho, says:
For The first time in the history of Idaho
women to-day served as jurors. 1t was a
civil sui. in the case of DR.. Fairchild VS..
Ada County. Four women were on the
iurV
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-05

If this catches the eye of a man who
does not feel that he is a weakIing,
but who has copper-coIored spots on
his body any one of the prim ry,
secondary or tert ary forms Of blood
taint. he should ask for " 80 Day Blood
Cure" circulars. Thev are sent gladly,
and no matter what the trouble is, IL
will be helped if you will tell about it
ftankly.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-05
Rac. u;nuer, at 1cr,ou

CARSON, New. Oct. 4-Ths second
week of racing here to-day opened with
double the money in the poolbox that
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-05

LEAVE FROM SEPTEMBER 27. 1897. ARRIVE
#6:OOA Niles San Jose and Way Stations. S:4JA
5:OOA Benicia Suisun and Sacramento.... 1O:45A
S:OOA Marysyle OroTille and Redding via
woodland OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 0:49P
7:0OA Vacaville and Rumsey. .............. S:45P
CaIistoga and santa Rosa....... 6:I5P
s:OOA Atlantic Express, Ogden and East. S:i3P
e'3OA Niles San jose Stockton lone,
Sacramento, Marysville, Chico,
Tehama and Red Bluff ........ 4.I1P
$s:30A Peters, Milton and Oakdae. ........ s7:15P
S;OOA New Orleans Express, MERGED Fresno,
Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, Los
Orleans and East ............... - :. . 6.I5r
o:0OA Vallejo Martinez, Merced and
Fresno o.....................s...... 12:ISP
si;0OP Sacramento River Steamers. ro:O0P
1:3OP Martinez and Way Stations ......... 1:45P
2:OOP Liyemore, Mendoza. Hanford and 1
N1salia a....,....................... e4:15R
4io0P Martinez. San Ramon. Vallejo. III
Santa Rosa ...................... s.IoA
4'OOP Benicia, Winters Woodland,
knights Landing, Marysville, Oro-
VILE and Sacramenfo ........... IO:45A
4:30P Miles, Tracy and Stockton. ...,..,... z:I5P
4:3OP Lathrop, Modesto, Merced Ray
mond Cor Yosemite) Fresno,
Mojaye (for Randsburg) Santa
barbara and Los Angeles 80. i2t45A
A;3OP Santa Fe Route Atautic Express
for Mojave aud East......,....... 6:I1P
6;OOP European Mail, Ogden and East.... 9:45A
6:OOP Haywards, Niles and San Jose...... 7:45A
tSiVOP saelo t1:S5P
SCOOP Oregon Express Sacramento Marys-
yie Reddmg, Portland, Puget
Sound and East - ..............::: 7:4sA
SAN LEANDRO AND uAYWARDS LOCAL.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-05
RAILROAD TRAVEL.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY

Trains leave and are due 10 Rr.rIv Q ~
SAN FRANCISCO
Main Line, Foot of Market Street)
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-05
PRACTICALLY
A new
RAILWAY.

New rails. new ties, new ballast. new bridges
NO dust The shortest crossing of the desert an,
country that in erests by its q led and heapf,
full scenery The highest grade OF la senger eanin-
msnt and meals at Haryey's famous dini ng-reoms
Evening journal., 1897-12-17
"a VERY BIG SUCCESS

At the Grand Opera House on Tues
day, December 2S, the strong sentimen-
tai farce-oomedy, "The Deacon's Daugh-
ter" will be given with the same cast
and original scenery as produced in
New York city and elsewhere, and the
way seats are being marked off is a
sure indication that this fine company
will be greeted by ar immense house.
The play is full of thrilling climaxes
and sensational situations. and at the
same time interspersed with the latest
songs, medleys and dances of the day.
Notwithstanding the immense expense
Of this company, there will be no ad-
vance in prices for this engagement, so
have your seats reserved at once.
Evening journal., 1897-12-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE CLEVER spooNERs.


Edna and Cecil Spooner and their
big comedy and vaudeville COM
pany, will open a weeks engagement
at the Grand Opera House next Mon
day evening, presenting an entire
change Of program at each perform
ance. Dime matinees daily, commenc-
ing Tuesday. Special Christmas NATL
nee Saturday. The Trenton True
American Of a recent date has the fol-
lowing:
"A mammoth audience greeted the
Spooners again last evening and wit
messed an excellent presentation of
Harry p. Mawson's military drama,
"a Fair Rebel" Both play and play
ers were superb, the costumes and
scenic effects far above the average,
and, as usual, the various specialties
were up-to-date and heartily enjoyed.
In the title role Miss Edna May Spoon
er acquitted herself In a mastery man
ner, while the always charming Cecil
seemed peculiarly fitted for the part Of
Joan Fitzhueh, or Captain Johnny, the
vivacious little 'reb and she won her
auditors from her first appearance. Gus
Phillips essayed the role OF Colonel
Mason in a most creditable manner,
and B. S. Spooner, Truman Johnson,
Bert Wesner, c. c. Palmer. Charles
Rummel, Mollie Spooner, Olive Grove,
and, in fact, the entire company de-
serve special mention for the excellent
manner in which each and every part
was portrayed. Cecil Spooner's char
acter dancing Iyas agqin the recipient
OF several encores, as was Edna May S
illustrated song, and Harding and All
Sid's. Burt Wisners songs; Olive. the
dainty juggler. and the magniscope
views all came IN fer.tleir- share OF
the general appreciation.