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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-22

Captain Frayser was very re-
luctant in agreeing to write OUT
some of his "reminiscences Of the imprls-
onment of the six hundred at MOTIFS
Island While a grea. portion OF his time
has been devoted to journalism since the
war, he has written very little about the
conflict between the States, nor does ne
talk much about 1t. The whole OF M
time is now given TO the practice OF law
and he is doing well in this profession
The narrative written by Captain Fray
ser follows
I'm August, 1864, orders were issued
bv the Federal Government that six
hundred Confederate officers confined at
Fort Delaware should be sent TO Morris
Island, near Charleston, S. c., and placed
under fire. There had been sent pre-.
viously fifty general and field officers to
the same point for the same purpose.
But after some little delay these officers
were exchanged. The six hundred We're
somewhat elated at first. thinking they
too would very SION be in Dixie after
leaving Fort Delaware. But in this they
were greatly disappointed. on the ar
rival of the Crescent City. the steamer
that conveyed them to Charleston har-
Dor these officers were disembarked and
marched along the beach 10 a most for
midabe stockade located between
batteries Gregg and Waggener, all In
full view Of Fort Sumter, which resem-
hled at that day huge brick kiln. II
had withstood some terrific attacks. but
in this dismantled condition the Confed-
crate flag stll waved triumphantly over
this impreenable fortress
THE FIRST NIGHT
"The first night in the pen was not NJ
all pleasant. firing commenced early that
night and fragments Of Confederate
shell thrown from Fort Mourrie fell in
the pen.
"The Confederates at the time were
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-22

Richard Woodrum. Twenty-sixth Bat
talon, Union, Monroe county.
Peter " Bate Forty-fourth Battalion,
Petersburg.
William H. Hood, Petersburg Militia,
Berlin, southampton county.
-. A. Jones. General NJ. Jones's staff.
HarTisonburg.
Thomas Z. Branch, General Ransoms
stan, Petersburg.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-28
DELAY FOR LAWRENCE
Final Argument on the Writ
Of Prohibition Again
Postponed.
Defendant in Criminal Libel Case
Now Reported to Be
Sick.

To-day at 10 o'clock A. NJ. was the time
fixed for the close of argument by counsel
for A. NJ. Lawrence on the demurrer 10
the writ of prohibition issued by Judge
Seawell TO restrain Police Judge Camp
bell from forfeiting Lawrence's bond.
Judge Wallace, last Monday, after he HI ad
heard Grove /. Johnson's argument in
support OF the position that the Police
Judge had power to compel the attend
ance of Lawrence and had listened to a
J. Ciunies statements that the law did
not require the defendants presence in
court, diourned the hearing until to-day.
Notice was given them that the case
would be decided to-day. Yesterday a
j. Clunie sought further delay on the
ground that his associate. Garret McEner-
ney, was engaged elsewhere. Mr.. john
son would not consent to the delay.
When Judge Wallace was informed that
Lawrence was sick he sugges ed that the
trial IN the Police Court would not be
FASTENED by ar immediate decision on
the demurrer. Mr.. johnson asked Mr..
Ciu1ie If Lawrence was really sick and
unable TO appear in court, and in reply it
was said that the defendant was sick as
represented. Consent or postpone ment
until next Friday was then given.
The law distinctly provides that wit
nesses must be examined in the presence
of the defendant, yet the point j. raised
that Lawrence as a defe fendant has the
right to waive the privilege of being pres
ent at his own examination on the charge
of criminal libel. Every twist and turn OF
the law and the practice is invoked 10
keep Lawrence out of the Police Court 1t
is reported that Lawrence was hurt by
falling from a bicycle the other night and
will not be able to get out for several
weeks.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-28
BENNETT GAINS A POINT.

Motion for Nonsuit by the Board of
Education Denied.
c. W. Bennett gained temporary ad-
vantage over the Board of Education in
Judge Hebbard's court yesterday. Mr..
Bennett sought to prevent the board from
throwing Prang's system of drawing out
of the public schools of this City for the
purpose OF allowing the substitution of a
rival series.
The point made by the plaintiff was
that the Prang system was adopted less
than four years ago, and that it is illegal
for the board to change textbooks in any
par ticular branch of education within
The time here indicated, and that even
then the intention of the board to make
such change must be properly advertised.
At the conclusion of the testimony for
the plaintiff motion for a nonsuit was
made BY the defendants, and the matter
was taken under advisement for several
days. Yesterday decision was handed
down denying the application for non.
suit, the restraining orler hitherto made
was continued in force and further hear
ing was postponed until October 4.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-28
EUROPE is
CONTEuTED
Charles Carpy Of San Fran
cisco Speaks Of Its
Prosperity.
Thinks That the Wave Is
Gradually Moving in This
Direction.
Says That the Recent Rainstorms in
Europe Affected the Wheat
Crop There.

Charles Carpy, capitalist of this City,
living at 2632 California street, who has
been on five months tour throughout
Europe, returned last Sunday. When
questioned concerning his trip he said {:
There is contentmenr throughout ali
Europe Prosperity is general, and l
think the wave there is gradually moving
this way. Extensive manufacturing is
being carried on there. and taken all in all
there is nothing TO complain of. l visited
all the principal cities in France, Germany
and Austria. While there harvesting was
at its height, and the wheat crops looked
TO me to be exceedingly large, but the
rainstorms which visited the country after
my departure may account for the scarcity
of wheat which has been reported.
think the statement that America has all
foreign countries at a disadvantage as far
as wheat is concerned has been slightly
overdrawn, but without doubt America
will set the prices TO a certain extent.
noticed while there that Europeans are
inclined To overcharge all visiting Ameri-
cans, but for what reasons l am unable to
state.
THE Accommodations in hotels are far
superior here to those there and the man.
ner OF railroad travel is more comfortable.
l am OF the opinion that the whole civil
lied world will soon be i'll a better condi-
ton financially. The big gold discoveries
and the unheard Of price OF wheat will
greatly benefit America, and the renewed
confidence among business men is some.
thing not to be overlooked. | noticed in
New York that there are an unusually
large number of business blocks for rent
or for sale, a thing which does not hap
pen in Europe at the present time. l am
in favor of protection and am positive
that a benefit will be derived from that
direction.
Europe is contented with her condi-
tlon, and | see no reason for anything
else Americans will soon be in the sam e
condition, ii the present state of affairs
Will count for anything. / enjoyed my
trip but am perfectly satisfied to return
home 10 California with her many charms
which make life worth living"
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-28
WILL BUILD A
TRINITY TOWN
Founder Of Prospective
Coffeeville Here Com
pleting Plans.
Dance Hall, Saloons, Hotel and
Store Soon to Be Con-
structed.
Continuous thrush of a Desirable
Element to the New Mining
District.

E. t. Casey, the founder of the new
town OF Coffeeville, in the heart of the
gold region OF Trinity County, is at the
Palace Hotel. He came here to arrange
for the construction of buildings on the
townsite, which embraces eighty acres,
owned by George L. Carr, son of the
founder of the neig boring town of Carr
vile. He is also here to consult with the
Southern Pacific officials relative to the
proposed new and direct stage line from
Delta, on the railroad, west to Coffeeville,
a project which an agent of the railroad
company is now on the ground carefully
considering. His report is expected to-
day.
1t is already known that only ten miles
of actual road way requires to be built for
this route, as a good many miles OF fair
wagon roads are directly available. If the
gap over the hills cannot be closed soon
by a regular road it is proposed to estab-
lish pack train across the hills for those
ten miles, and, supplementing this with
the two disconnected wagon roads, to
carry all freight TO COffeeville direct from
the railroad at Delta.
The site of Coffeeville is in one OF the
most picturesque districts OF Trinity
county. IL mas dlreauy Dctn surveyor
and divided into blocks, containing alto
gelher 900 lots.
The founder of the town is a compare
tive stranger to that region. but he has
had experience In boom mining towns.
He Will Work in cooperation with Mr..
Carr, the owner of the site.
The first buildings to be constructed
viii be a hotel, dance hall, two saloon
buildings and general merchandise store.
The dance hall, Mr.. Casey explains, is a
necessity i'll mining camp.
Already there are two sawmills at Col
feevil!e and third is soon 10 be erected.
Men began yesterday hauling lum Der to
Coffeevilie for the new buildings. There
are over 1000 men pro specting in the neigh
horhood and more are arriving daily. On
"Wednesday there were 179 arrivals and
only thirteen departures, some of whom
intended soon 10 return.
The founder of Coffeeviile is m uch un-
courased by the prospects of developing
III short order thriving mining town
based on desirable class OF people.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-28
NEW TO-DAY.
NEW TODAY
Sent Free to Men.
INDIANA MAN DISCOVERS A REMARK. .
ABLE REMEDY FOR LOST
VIGOR.
Samples Will Be Sent Free to All
Who Write for 1t.

James P. Johnston OF Fort Wayne, Ind, after
battling for ears against the mental and physical
suffering of lost manhood, has found the exact
remedy that cures the trouble.
He is guarding the secret carefully, but Is WILL
ing to send a sample OF the medicine TO all men
who suffer with any form of sexual weak ness re-
sulting from youthful ignorance, prematurs loss
Of memory and strength, weak back, varicocele
and emaciation. The remedy has peculiarly
grateful effect OF warmth and seems act di-
Yectly giving needed strength and development
wherever needed. The remedy cured Mr.. John
Bton completely Of all the ills and troubles that
come from years of misuse OF the naturally Or
dained functions and is said be absolutely reli-
able In every
A request to Mr. James +. Johnston, Box 1865.
Fort Wayne, Ind, stating that you would like o
sample Of his remedy for men, will be complied
with promptly, and no charge whatever will be
asked by him. He is very much interested In
spreading the news Of this great remedy. and he
ID careful TO send the sample securely sealed In
perfectly plain package so that its recipient need
have fear Of EN- barrassment publicity.
Resders are requested 10 write without delaY.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-28
MRS. ABELL'S CLAIM.
Argument in the Case Begun
in the Circuit Court Before
Judge Morrow.
Lawyer Cannon Contends That Gen.
eral Dimond Was Unduly
Influenced.

The argument in the case of the Penn
Mutual Lille Insurance Company against
the Union Trust Company was begun be-
fore United States Circuit Judge Morrow
yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Cannon, on behalf of Mrs. Theresa
Abel, who claims the proceeds OF $40, 900
policy on the life of the late General w.
II. DImond, opened the argument, and
contended that great affection exis ed be-
tween the general and Mrs. Abel, and
that this fact was an evidence that undue
influence had been used to induce the
general to revoke the assignment of the
policy that he had made 10 Mrs. Abel
The deceased died only few months
afterward, he having suffered for long
time from heart trouble, and in his then
mental and physical codition it was easy
for him to be made a victim OF interested
persons, the argument of the speaker be
ing 10 the effect that the general had been
guided in his action by persons with ulte-
rior motives.
Those persons, be asserted, had the gen-
eral completely under their power and
control. DR.. Rosenthal exercised the
greatest influence over The deceased. The
doctor was mis- medical adviser and could
say to him, You have heart disease, ami
if you do not refuse 10 see Mrs. Abel a
meeting may excite you and you'll drop
dead" Mr.. Cannon said that The testi-
mony would bear out his assertion that
that remark had been made in all proba-
biIity.
Several extracts from DR.. Rosenthal's
testimony were read to strengthen the in.
ferences OF the speaker. II advised him."
sa id the doctor, mot to allow any insur-
ance on his life Ill her favor as long as she
was inimical to your interests" Another
part of the doctors testimony was read
wherein he told how General Dlmond had
intended 10 leave Mrs. Abel 5000 per
month and how he, the docto-, had in
d uced the general to Cut this sum down to
$I25 per month.
1t was contended also that DR.. Rosen-
hal had attempted 10 poison the mind OF
the deceased when he said that the gem
eraI by making Mrs. Abel money allow
ance might be unwittingly contributing
to the support OF some other man at some
future time. The d ctor in his testimony
aamitted that he had advised the eneral
TO the effect that inasmuch q, Mrs. Abel
had threatened to kill the general, he
should take away all the insurance that
he poss IDLY couli.
These facts, admitted under oath by the
doctor, were cited as proof that he had
exercised undue influence over the mind
and actions of the deceased.
Horace G. Platt will begin his argument
at IL A. NJ. on Septe m ber Z.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-28
Eddie" Dickson, Washington's
Star Sprinter, Who Will
Enter Stanford and o.
pose Drum of Berkeley.

fast runner is his dlmlnutIve size. He is
but feet 81 inches in height and weighs
only 120 pounds.
At one time he was star pitcher among
the boys OF Tacoma. In 1895 he first
turned his attention ito sprinting. He
fell into the hands Of an old professional
athlete and newspaper man, who was not
discouraged by the boys unpromislng size.
In his first season he astonished his
friends by winning novice race in time
faster than eleven seconds Last year he
came out as flyer and won eleven frsts.
He has ccm peted in twenty-five events
and has won nineteen, taken second place
in one and lost TWO. His two and onIy
defeats were in NOVICE races when he was
a green beginner, and the race in which
he got only second place he was beaten
out by man with a slX-yard handicap. e
Dickson has never yet been beaten from
scratch, nor has ne been forced hard at
the finish. In every event but the two
novice races and one other he was the
scratch man.
All of his races, including heats, have
invariably been run in the excellent time
OF 10 1-5 seconds. the me made this year
by Drum, Berkeey's star srrinter in the
INTERCOLLEGIATE fieid-day. His best per-
formahce in the 220-yard sprint. several
times repeated, is % 1-5 seconds, which is
also the same as Drums winning time.
His choice, however, is the 10O-yard
event. Those who have seen him in 1t be-
Iieve that with proper handling and bet
ter track than the usually poor paths he
has been accustomed to he should be BILE
to do the distance in even time.
On July II last, in the interstate meet
at Portland, Or, he was Washing on S
star representative. He won the l0O-yard
dasn in 10 1-5 seconds, coast record Zine,
and the 220-yar.. dash in % 1-5 seconds.
eoualing the Pacific Northwest record in
both events. Both races we're easy tor
him.
Dickson will enter Stanford as a regular
freshman, as he has spent some time in
Puget Sound u niversity.
though this will be the first hint STAN
ford has of his coming, Dickson will, be-
cause of mis- repeaied and consistent per-
formances, be looked upon as a good run
ming mate for Captain johnnie" Brun-
ton and formidable opponent for Drum
of the University Of CalifornIa.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-28
HOTEL THIEVES BUSY.

The Marechal Mel Has Its Rooms Ran
sacked by Some Professionals.
The proprietor of the Marechal Mel
Hotel and his guests have been very much
annoyed during the past lew months by
the uninvited presence OF some OF the
light-fng gered fraternity WHO managed to
visit the rooms during the absenc, of the
roomefs.
Those visits were productive Of reward
so far as the thieves were concerned, as
in every instance property was taken,
in some cases of considerable value.
Jewelry and clothing were the principal
articles taken.
The losses were reported to the police,
and a watch has been placed on the n OF ell,
SO that when the burglars make their
next visit they will get most genial
reception.
Other hotels and lodging-houses in this
section of the City have proof that there
are dishonest people in that portion Of
the tashiona BILE metropolis.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-28
CORONER's INQUESTS.

Two Verdict, of Suicide and One Of
Adv ce to tho Railroad.
The Coroner's jury yesterday returned
verdicts OF suicide in the cases OF 6. b.
Snodgrass of I24 Sixth street. and q. Ii.
Becker Of 835 Fillmore. The former came
to his death by shooting and the latter by
taking arsenic. In the case of Mrs. Helene
Scnrader the jury rendered verdict that
the deceased met her death accidentally
by being run over by train OF Southern
Pacific cars while crossing treste bridge
at ThIrtielh street, between Dolores and
Chenery. The verdict concluded as fol-
lows:
I'VE also recommend that the railroad
company take better precautions to prt
vent people from crossing sa. u bridge"
None OF the witnesses saw the deceased
on the bridge Mrs. Welsh, ne.ghbor
testified that she did not hear the locomo.
tive whistle. Mrs. Yates OF San Jose tes
tilted that she saw big dog on the TRACK
and that the engineer whistied to scare
the dog as she thought.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-28
SCHOOL CHILDRBN's TRAINING
Their Muscles to Be Developed Under
Scientific Rules.

Scientific Rules.
More attention than usual will be given
this year to physical culture in the public
schools OF this City. Professor George s..
Miehling, assisted ny Professor StahI, has
now begun his work in the public
schools in real earnest. They will teach
the system OF culture practlced in the
regular army, though it will be presented
to the pupils in a modified way. Speak
ing of the matter yesterday Professor
Miehling saio:
1T is a we'll known fact that a moderat te
amount of physical culture works won-
ders with school children, enabling III e n
the better 10 discharge their duties as STU
denis. The system which we are about to
institute in thorough way in all the
schools will develop the trunks, arms and
legs of the pupils. We have lung exer-
cises, arm exercises, and everything you
can imagine for the benefit of the entire
system.
"Our exercises are divided into six Sec
tions, covering movements for the de-
velopment OF the hancs, trunk, legs, feet
and lungs We shall visit all the schools
by turn and do all IN our power to make
the pupils so proficient that it will 6e a
pleasure Tor them to exercise and a great
benefit to their health"
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-28
stnIe a Shirt stud.

James Spencer, who claims TO be barber
recently from Roslyn, Canada. was arrested
by Detective Harry Reynolds and Policeman
Stanton Thursday night and detained arbi-
trarily until yesterday morning, when charge
OF grand larceny was placed against him. The
alleged off occurred in the great crowd
which was pouring out OF Woodward's Pavilion
after the prjzefights Victor de Martini the
INTERPRETER. claimed he detected Spencer in
the act of unscrewing a diamond stud from
the interpreters shirt front. De Martini
called the attention of a friend who was with
him to the incident, and the friend glenc1ng
at his own shirt front discovered his sparkler
had vanished. Dete ctive Reynolds and Police
man Stanton were notified and the man was
taken into custody. En- route he was seen 70
take some article from his vest and throw 1t
aNav. The officers believe this 10 have been
the missing gem.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-28
COURSING.
Puppies and Saplings Running To-
Morrow at Ingleside.

There vii! be many a wall and many a
smile at Ingleside tomorrow. 1t being
the last Sunday in the month the coursing
is confined TO puppies and saplings, and
The nominations show more new ones
than have been Iun before on any one day
This year. Santa Clara County will show
up TWO, Contra Costa County will bring
down one and there is a host from the
local kennels. The candidates seeming
worthy OF adherence are Rosette, Poriia,
Z pperary Lass. Nelly B, Crystal, Theron,
Maud s and Sportsman in the puppy
event. and among the saplings Sweet
Music, Koo Lawn, Sir Marmion. Pastime,
O'Grady and Gladiator.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-28
HandbaII Games,

Hendball games arranged FOR the tour
nament which will be held tomorrow at
Phil Ryan's court are:
G. Hutchinson and P. Kelly VS.. J. Slattery
aud r Hutchinson; D. Rodgers and P. Ryan
VS. NJ. Mcneil and G. Mcdonald; j. White aud
+. Toy VS.. r. MGrrhy and J. Lawless; \. Ber-
derga>i; J. McEvely and D. Connolly VS. J.
Siattery and c. Sullivan; J. c. NeaIon and P.
Donnelly VS.. T. F, Bonnet and f. Maloney.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-28
A DISTILLERY RELEASED,
Zicovich Compromised With the Gov
ernment and Saves his Estab-
lishment.

ernment and Saves his Estab-
lishment.
A few weeks ago the winery and brandy
distillery of G. Zicovich at Santa Clara
were seized by the United States Marshal
on a charge of violating the revenue laws
by removing a quantity OF brandy from
the dist.llery 10 his re'idence without
notifying the revenue officials. The plant
and stock were valued at $50 900, and Mr..
covich was in fair way to be ruined
should the Government enforce the PEN
atty, which is the confiscation and sale of
the property of the offender.
He showed, however, on the investiga-
ton, that he had hot been guilty of any
in tent TO disobey the law, and that the
brandy had not been removed by his or
ders, but through a mistake OF his orders
by an employe.
Upon this showing the authorities at
Washington ordered the distil ry TO be
released on the payment by Z.covicn of
1914 costs and 500 penalty.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-28
HER DAUGHTER MISSING.
Mrs. Inc Stewart OF Sacramento Ma kes
Grave Charge Against a Special
Officer

Complaint was made to the California
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Children by Mrs. Inc Stewart yesterday,
that her daughter is missing and that she
has good reason to believe she IS in this
City. Mrs. Stewart is from Sacrament o
and is staying at the What Cheer House.
on Commercial street.
She asserts that her daughter. who is
both youthful and handsome, was broug hit
here about he first Of the present month
by Special Officer Healv of Sacramento,
and that he refuses to tell her what he did
with the girl. On July 80, Mrs Stewart
says, her daughter went across into Yolo
County to visit family of the name of
Reed. When she failed to return the
mother grew frightened and went in
search of her. From a friend she says
she ascertained that the girl had come
here with the officer in question. The
society will investigate the matter.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-28
To-Day's Wasp.

Today's Wasp contains more sprightly COM
ment local happenings than any other
paper in the City. Comment is the Wasp's
specially and every paragraph is either a
morsel to be digesteu and remem bered or
laughed at and repeated. Do not overlook the
cartoon of "Will Smasner" Curtis, the cele-
brated lawyer in the Fair case; alsoa q CARTON
of Joaquin Miller crossing the Chilcoot Pass
The cartoon depicting the denth OF William j.
Bryan, the free silver apos lie, is alone worth
the price of the paper. Otner iiius lions
and beautiful halt-tones are scattered through
the
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-28

Oily mpic Club grounds. This form OF ex-
ercise will be part OF the preliminary
training of the foot ball PLAYERS.
A tennis tournament is soon to be in
augurated, with prize offered by the club
president.
Following are the clubs new officers
Horace Guittard, president; Arthur Hin
ton, vice president; Will Pabst, secretary :;
Dave Atkinson, treasurer; George Kear-
mann, captain; L. jennings, lieutenant;
X. Ready, member at large