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The San Francisco call., 1897-11-24
DURRAN4 IS
STILL ALIVE
An Affidavit Made to That
Effect by Attorney
Blair.
It Will Be Used as a Record to
Ask the Court Why He
Is Not Dead.
An Effort Will Be Made to Bring the
Murderer Into Court Again
in Few Days.

Walter Blair. an attorney employed as
an assistant in the District Attorneys
office, will make aft iavt to-day to the
effect that w. ii. T. Durrant is still alive,
the affidavit Will be presented to Judge
Bahrs and with it, as a record before the
court, the District Attorney W Ii ask " by
the order of the judge providing for the
execution OF the murderer three days
later was not carried ouf.
The affidavit will pave the legal way for
brin Sing Durrant across the bay again
ana for the court again fixing the day for
his execution. Now that the remltli-
tur from the United States Supreme
Court has arrived and 1t has been entered
On the records in the court, it Is thought
that the grounds on which the last stay OF
execution was granted have been removed,
and that Judge Bahrs Will, when the affi-
davit is presented, make an order to have
Durrant brought before him. and that he
will then set another day for his death.
Judge Bahrs, 1T is thought by some at
torneys, will give Durrant sixty days to
iv after he day he is again brought into
his courtroom, while others think only
ten days will be allowed him. Ten days
is the legal time allowed for an
appeal, and the knowing ones
say Judge B .hrs will not give
an opportunity for another stay
of execution by fixing the date short of
that many days alter lie is brought back
into his court. Opinion now is about
equally divided whether Durrant will
hang before Christmas or not. His attor-
neys feel confident that it will be long
time yet. il ever, before their client
mounts the gallows. They depend on
gaining trial for Durrant on the charge
Of the murder OF Minnie Williams.
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ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

gooa shape as that is the last thing she prom
So So pehr, Wfite TO Anna and cheer her up,
20 Sne VIII not feel so bad. Dear Otto when
IAN IN ueau ana gone remem Der what you pr ON
lseA kemem Der l have lived Tor YOU and |
Gle Tor you and loved you to the last. Good
oy' my daring boy; be a good boy:
Please send this to Otto Ruff. 3255 Briggs
avenue, and he will know what 10 do
deputy Coroner James Fowler was at
once notified and he took the body 10 the
Norcue. He subs equently sent !or the
eHects OF The dead woman. Among the m
We're several letters from her lover, Otto
Ruf. One of them breathed words OF Ten
qerness and chided her for donbting his
love. There were other letters from Arna,
l6,year-old daughter of the deceased,
now living in Lakeport. Among the let
.efs was one addres ed TO her lover. which
pore no date, but indicated the despond-
ent mood OF the woman. The letter is as
follows:
AS am despondent and sickened and no
money; as | have no friend; a. l am not ac-
4ualnted here, am all alone, have been 10 the
4ospltai and can't depend on charity always,
work.
; OH Otto, nv dear. don't let my children
know did such a crime as this Just te e.
graph TO Lakep p1rt to Mrs. Frank Scales and
she Will see that my funeral is paid ior.
Tne Mrs. Scales referred to is an old
friend and neigh Uor living in Lakeport.
1t Is believed that Arna. Mrs. FerrelP S
Oldest daughter, is now living with that
lady, as letters from her would indicate
as much. There are also her letters
which relate to an attempt OF Mrs. Ferrell
10 dispose of property in Lake County
belonging 10 her children.
Rufs intimacy with the woman dates
from about a year ago. He met her wniie
he was working in the city, since which
time an ardent friendship existed between
them. At that time he was a steward in
a saloon, but when he got out Of work he
returned to Alameda.
The woman followed him and secured
employment in the family of D. S. Bre-
haut on San Jose avenue, where he re-
manned for some time. A short time ago
she went 10 San Francisco AMI roomed IN
the Soto House al 324 Fourth street. She
was subsequently taken sick and spent
time in the County Hospital. Her sick
ness and the fact that her lover was out
of work is supposed to be the reason Tor
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OCEAN TRAVEL.
PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP co.

CTEAMERs LEAVE BROADWAY ara.
y wharf. San Francisco. rs follows: <E8
For por;s in Alaska. A. NJ, Nov ., z, Il, l q
% 81, and every fifth day thereafter.
For Victoria, Vancouver 3. C), Port Town
send. Seattle, Tacoma Everett Anacortes AMI
New WI tatcom lBeliIgham Bay, Washl A. NJ,
Nov. z. z II. IL % 27. and every fifth day thers-
after, connecting at Vancouver with .he C. P. Ry
at Tacoma with n. p Ry.. at Seattle with Grea,
Nor hern Ky, aud Alaska steamers
For Eureka (Hum boldt Bay, Str Pomona
N. Nov. 3, 3, 2, l6, 20, "a. 29. Dec. g. 7. IL.
is. 20. "a %. Jan l. s. 10, 1. is %, G6. 81
For Santa Cruz Monterey, San Simeon. Cayuco.
Port Hartford (San Luis Obispo), Gavota, Santa
Barbara, Ventura, Hueneme, San Pedro Eas, ss
Pedro (Los Angeles) and Newport A. NJ Nov.
2, 8, 10, 4 lS, %, 26. 81, and every fourth day
thereafter
For san Diego, stopping only Port Har ford
(San Luis Obispo), santa Barbara, Port Lol An
relies anu Redondo (Los Angelesl, IL A. NJ. Nov.
4. s. IL l6 ~, "a, 2s anu every fourth day
thereafter.
For Ensenads, Magdalena Bay, San Jose del
Cabo, MazatIan. Altata, La Paz, Santa Rosalia
and Guaymas (Mex) 10 A. N, I'd OF each month.
The Company reserves the right to cnange with
out previous notice steamers sailing dates and
hours OF sailing.
Ticket Office-PALACE HOTEL. NEW MONT
aoMERY ST.
GOODALL, PERKINS q CO., Gen1 Agents.
10 Market ST.. San Francisco.
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A Prominent st. Louis Business Man
Cured of Asthma, a Case of Ten
Years Standing, by DIR. Char
cots koIa Nervine Tablets.

st. Louis, Mo-, April Is, 1897.
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to add my testimonial to the worth of DR..
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been afflicted with asthma for about ten
years. | have found great relief from the
use OF these Tablets, for after having used
one OF the large boxes the symptoms were
nearly effaced.
Hoping that others thus afflicted will
benefit from my experience, I am.
Truly yours, Geo, w. Dudley;
the above letter, Is president of The Duj-
ley Machinery Co.. St.Louis, Mo-, and ono
of the best known civil and constructing
engineers in the West and South West.
He has recently gained national promi-
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of the celebrated dynamite gun now being
used with such deadly effect by the Cuban
Insurgents in their struggle for liberty
DR.. Charcots Kola Nervine Tablets never
fail in nervous diseases Of any kind. Fifty
cents and 81. 90 at all druggists. See DR..
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The San Francisco call., 1897-11-24
LAVIGuE WILL
NOT BATTLE
Decides Not to Sign With
His Old Opponent
Walcott.
Thinks That Two Beatings Are
Sufficient to Give
One Man.
Leaves Thursday For His Home in
Michigan-Wants a Go at
George Green.

Joe WaIcott will have 10 look fol-
another match as !ar as kid" Lavigne IS
concerned, for the champion Lightweight
has, in sporting parIance, passed up
the dusky Baltimore pugillst, and is
packing hi. grip for trip 10 his home in
Saginaw, NJ ch.
L4vigne has fully made up his mind
that to fight the colored boxer after hav
ing twice whipped him would be wasti n E
energy without gaining anything IN the
way OF honor, and has decided 10 give uI
all idea of meeting Walcott
"Mv brother, who is my manager, "
said Lavigne yesterday, made some SORT
OF a contract 10 have me meet Walcott
again on Washington's birthday, but
won't stand for it.
II think the sporting pnblic will agree
TO man that l do not let Walcott pass
because I fear him. for our last battle
showed that 1 could not only meet him
on his own ground in a rushing battle.
but beat him at his own game in smash
ing fight. l do not underrate Walco,t.
He is by far the hardest man that l ever
went up against, and IT was weeks before
[ recovered from the effects of The blows
the fight and in the tenth round.
''At the same time, l do not teel called
upon 10 give him another fight, because,
having twice beaten him, l think he has
had all possible chance TO demonstrate
what he can DO with me in ring.
"For another reason, | want rest.
have been training and fighting for long
time without remission, and | do not
intend to wear my self out with hard work,
as other men have done, and then become
back mum ber ct time when should be
in my prime.
II shall spend some time with my
mother and sisters and brothers at home,
and after that l shall be ready for busi-
ness again.
II know that to get battle 1 must go
out If my class. so that l shall make this
proposition right now: will fight any
man in the world, bar Walcott, at any
weight from 12S pounds 10 144 pounds,
when gives Tommy Ryan, the welter-
weight champion, chance, If he is look
ing for it.
II would like chance at George Green,
and il he is willing TO ave a go with III Q
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-24

turning on the gas after having previ-
ou'ly closed all the apertures in her room
with her cloihing. A Letter which the
dead woman left and which was found by
the landlord this morning furnished the
motive for the rash act.
Early yesterday evening Mrs. Ferrell. or
IS he is better known May Smith, ca ne
TO Alan eda and took a room at the Park
Hotel. a short time afterward sne left
on The boat for San Francisco and later
she returned and Immediately went to her
room. To one of the domestics in the
hotel she explained that she had gone 10
the city TO get some of her belongin g
When Benjamin R. Lane of the Park
Hotel went through tho hallway this
morning he perceived a very strong smell
Of ges. On investigation he found that
the odor proceeded from Mrs. FerreiPs
loom. He raped on the door, but getting
no response he burst it open. The
sight that met his gaze startled him for
the moment Mrs. FerrelI was lying on
the bed dead The openings beneath the
ooor and window were stopped with
articles of her clothing, and the gas Jets
we're turned on. Clutched in the dead
woman's hand was the photograph OF her
lover and an unknown woman. 1t bore
The q 5earance of having been :carried by
the dead woman for a long time. On a
able in the room was the letts-
tod the tale of spondency and nc,p1.
less love. 1t was addressed to Otto Ruf,
1855 Briggs avenue, and read as follows:
ALAMEDA, Nov. %, 1897.
Dear otto: went TO the city on tne twenty
past and got part OF nv things, and want
Won 10 have them, dear Otto. Please tele-
graph 10 Mrs. Scales so can b. laid to rest IN
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-24
CORONER MOORE
ASKS FOR coin
No Such Official Known in
the County of Ala
media.
Writes to Harry Kearn's Par
ents Telling Of Their Sons
Death.
A Request for Money That Will
Require Much Informa-
tion.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,
908 Broadway, Nov. %.

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,l
90S Broadway, Nov. %.
Harry Kesrns left his home in Lexin--
ton. KY, fifteen years ago and twice
during that period letters have been sent
to his parents stating that be is dead and
that the writer, a friend, had incurred
lcrge expense over the lost boy and would
like the parents 10 reimburse him.
A few weeks ago his parents received a
letter from Oakland, Cal, stating that
Harry Kearns had diet in this city. The
letter gave very minute detail s OF Kearns
and on It's face was convincing proof that
the author OF it was very intimately ac-
quainted with the past life OF young
kearns. 1t referred a good deal 10
Kearns' parents and relatives and stated
that he had died after being a source OF
much expense to the writer.
The letter is signed by Coroner
Moore" Nocoiy in Oakland knows
Coroner Moore, and IN fact there never
has been a Coroner or Deputy Coroner of
that name, and n search does not show
that Harry hearns Is dead.
The boys relatives have communicated
with Staff Captain Merry Gather of the
Salvation Army, and have asked him 10
find out the truth of the matter. They
are of the opinion. as stated In their let
ter, that it is a plan to obtain money from
them, and at the same time they are ex-
ceedingly grieved at the method 10 lowed &.
II is the prevalent opin on among the
police that such letters are generally writ
ten by The people about whom they tell so
much, and they do not see any reason to
look for an exception in this case. There
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-24

Left All to His Children.

OAKLAND Nov. 23.-Brace Hayden of
New York City, Andrew CarEigan OF San
francisco and Sanford Bennett of Ala
media, the executors of the will of the late
Is. +. Dun ham, to-day offered that ins ru-
ment for probate. 1t is dated August %,
1897, and leaves ali of the prof. erty OF the
deceased 10 the children, share and snare,
alike. The heirs are: May Christina,
a"ed 25; Florence Ethel, aged D. and
are nominated as guardians OF Ruth. The
property is valued at $3.50 000 and con-
sists of 2503 shares of the capital stock of
the Dunham. Carrigan & Hayden Com
pany, personal property, accounts due
and shares N various mining and canal
companies.
Christian End eavor Convention.
OAKLAND Nov. 93.-The quarterly
convention of the County Christian En-
deavor Union viii be held in the Pilgrim
Congregational Church Friday afternoon
and evening, December TO- Rev Z. r,
Ollie, Rev. Il. +. Coyle and Rev. W. W.
Scudder are the speakers for the afternoon
session. In the evening William ]. Alex
ander of San jose Rev L. H. Hallock ot
Mills College and Rev. J. R. Knodell will
be the speakers. The customary commit
tee conferences and basket lunch will take
place between the two sessions.
Water Front Case Set.
OAKLAND, Nov 23.-Judge Ogden
transferred the water front case TO De-
partment this morning and Judge Ellis
worth set the case for trial on Wednes-
day February g. 1898. by consent of all
parties. This action places the case in
the department 10 be presided over next
year by Judge Ogden, who tried the case
before.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-24

the daspondency which led to her SUI eide.
Ruf was seen and talked free Y about
the situation. He said that Mrs. Ferrell
more than once threatened o commit sui
eide as she was of a des pondent tempera.
ment. She came to Oakland Yesterday to
try and find a situation at housework and
was unable to do so.
Ruf saw & er in the evening, and she
told him that she had been unable TO
secure work, but intended to try again in
the morning. She said nothing to him
which W. uld lead him TO suppose that
she entertained the idea of eli-destruc-
ton.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-24
Thanksgiv ng At College.

OAKLAND, Nov. % The students oil
st. Mary's College ceIe ebrated by anticipa-
ton the festival of Thanks living this
evening in the college hall. The pro-
gramme consisted of musical and lite rary
mum bers, all of which were rendered in
excellent style. The feature of the even-
ing was the trial scene from The Mer-
chant of Venice" The young Tnespia ms
showed considerable dramatic talent nd
delighted their Assem- bed fren DIS with
their Interpretation IF the various char
aciers. Another pleasing number OF he
programme was the quarte, The Pink
and B.ue," q college song composed by lne
students.
Ira Bishop Promoted.
OAKLAND, Nov. 23.-The various lines
Of the realty syndicate street railway sys-
tenn kill be place d under the management
of Ira Bishop beginning Decem ber l.
Mr.. Bishop has lor the past four years
been the receiver and manager of The
Piedmont and Mountain View Ca BILE Com
pany. He changed 1t to an electric sys-
tenn, and is in every way qualified IT,
handle the consolidated lines. He will
have as many assistants as is necessary.
All OF The mower for the various lines
will be furnished by the power-house at
Twenty-fourth street and Oakland avenue.
as soon as the necessary alterations can
be made.
Merriman Claims Damages.
OAKLAND, Nov. 23.-Mr. and Mrs.
John Simon, owners of milk wagon,
and William Driscol who drove it, have
been sued for $3.50 damages Dy DR.. A. f.
Merrlman, for injurie he claims to nave
sustained by being run into by Driscoll.
In the com plant it is alleged mat the
doctor was crossing Tweniy-tru and
Grove streets when Driscoll recklessly
and carelessly drove against him and
knocke him down; that at that time his
ankle wa broken and his nervous system
was shocked and inj red.
Streuber Is Convicted.
OAKLAND, Nov. 23.-Ludwig A. Streu
Der, charged Wi placing his young wife
formerly Dora Lemery, in disreputable
house and keeping her there was found
guilty this afternoon. The jury was out
three hours, but stood 10 10 !, one not vot
Ing, for conviction from the first ballot.
Dinner for the Poor.
OAKLAND, Nov. % The officers o.
Oakland Post, Volunteers of America, are
hald at work preparing a Thanksgiving
uinner for the poor of this city. Dona-
tions of all kinds are requested ana ap-
pIcations should be made al once by any
one who desires tickets.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-24

is no one named Harry Kearns to be
found in this city, and il he should have
died recently in this neig ghbor hood, he
certainly Gi not die when the first letter
WIS sent 10 his parents some time ago.
Deputy Coroner Quellen said tonight
that there is no deputy or any one else OF
that lme in the employ of the Coroner.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-24
UNITARIAN N CLUB.
A Lecture on the Press as Viewed
From the Sanctum, to Be Given
To-Morrow Night.

Io-MOrrOw ght.
ALAMEDA, Nov. % To o-morrow night t
is the regular fortnisbtly meeting OF the
Unitarian Club and an interesting pro-
gramme has been prepared for the occa-
sion. 1t is as follows:
Paper, "The Press, View from the Sane.
tum," I. G. Daniels; "invasion of the Sane
tum," by the members and guests, with unlim-
tied criticism. All entemen connected will
the press have the privilege OF retiring before
the discussion commences. Closing ole
"Gradfather's Clock" previously stopped by
the Hon. Mr.. Hllborn's warships, now 10 &c
again).
The paper on 1.-THE Press" with the
criticism that is to follow, Is expected to
produce much amusement.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-24
The Con entS of Above Stables,

L will allow him to enter the ring at any
weight he may choose. | will make the
match now and come out here to fight him
any time after Christmas. l leave on
Thursday for home
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-24
FOR san JOSE. L0y GATOy T. Na,TA CRUZ

CTEAMER ALV1So LEAVES PIER DAILY
y (Sundays eaceptedl al 10 A. NJ. Alvjso daily
saturday excepted) at p. n Freight and
Passenger. Fare between san Francisco and
Aiviso 500; to San Jose. 76o Clay u. Pier
a NJ fIrsl ats Saa joss
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-24
SHE CHUNG
\ TO OI'PO'S
PICTURE
Mrs. Ferrell, Known as May
Smith. Took Her Own
Life.
TURIED on THE GAS III her ROOM
A Note Written Just Before
Death Explains Her Love
Sick Dependency.
THE MAI CANNOT EXPLAIN IT.
Nevertheless He Declares That the
= Unfortunate Woman Had Often
Threatened Suicide.
ALAMEDA, Nov. 23.-Mrs. Amanda
Ferrell, a despondent woman, committed
THE MAI CANHOT EXPLAIT 1T.
Nevertheless He Declares That the
= Unfortunate Woman Had Often
Threatened Suicide.

ALAMEDA, Nov. 23.-Mrs. Amanda
Ferrell desDondent woman, committed
suicide at the Park Hotel last night by
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-24
VIII y ay at Reno

BERKELEY, Nov. 23.-The uni versity
second eIeven is being orea nlzed to play
the football players OF the University of
Nevada shortly after Thanksgiving. Last
wear the U. c. second eleven beat the
Nevada players by score OF 40 TO O. Har-
re.son OF Stanford has been coaching them
this season, and a more even contest is
ookeA tor this time. The men who will
go from Berkeley are: Dunbar, Guiper-
son, Hooper, V. Craig. Cnstelhun, Allen.
Collier. Bender. Ellis Kerfoot, Thane.
Kaarsberg, Newhall Julian and Guisen-
dOrfer
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-24

BERKFIEY
California
basketball
Miss McCleveisa
OF the
planning special edition OF the college weekly
nextt
Miss MCve the duties management OF tn"
a
year
s a
Grswod captad
s.
Miss Josephine Roller
Miss D.
Nav Miss Edna Miss Eva Cation
reorganlzsd and number games arranged
place III he
Berkeey or Roble gymnasium at PAlo Alto.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-24
Military HonOrs.

BERKELEY, Nov, %. Lieutenant
Cluman has announce that Company II
Of the Cadet Battalion, which made The
pest showing In The last annual revie W
will hereafter carry the national ana uni
versity colors. The following appoint
ments have also been made: Color ser
geants |. {. Allen and X. A. Good cell
first class slgnalmen, Ser cant Rosener
Corporal Hams, Spading and Spence;
second ass signalmen, Corporal de Lave
aga. CORPORAL Schmltt, Corporal Fish,
Mannon, Dow and Tracy.
Berkeley Notes.
BERKELEY. Nov. 3.-Berkeley football en-
thusiasts, led by Yell Leader Rainey and his
assistants, Marmon, ThAyer and Allen VIII
leave De. kelley on the 2 o'clock train to-mo
row to meet the afternoon train from De-
Monte at the Third and Townsend street depot
Tne football prayers are expected back on tina,
train aud warm reception Will be ready fol
the N when they reach the city.
The college Y. NJ. C. A and Y. W. C. A. held
Joint meeting this afternoon al Stiles n i.
Reno Hutchinson 80 smoke on the subject
Now Can We Show Our Than nkfulness.'
President Martin Kellogg has excused all
students from university Tecitations for O.
morrow afternoon, when the football rally
viii be held in San Francisco.
The udents' Aid Society of the university
reports scarcely One-ihird as many applIc Ca
tions for assistance during the past three
m on his as there were during the correspond.
ing months OF last year. The smaller numb II
of needy students is attributsd in part to the
new scholarships which have been offered.
successful concert was given this evening
at the First Conversational Church, under the
auspices Of the Berkeley Piano Club.
The proceeds of the freshman-soph omore
football game, which is TO be played on the
university grounds next month, Will be used
to defray he expenses of young Kurlz, who
was injured in the rush at the opening OF the
present term.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-26
SHERRY FLIPS.

Pat O'Toole has moved his saloon
away from the noisome and death
dealing San Pedro creek.
Johnny Russell is back at his Menger
hotel station, his wife being now con-
Valescent.
Albert Friedrich has decided not to
move his fine horn collection to his
new saloon.
Henry Gimbel has temporarily quit
The stock business for a bartender S
duties.
Gus GrOeben is holding down the
Beethoven Maennerchor club rooms in
proper fashion.
The breweries are now working shor-
ter hours with the same force of men.
The New Champion and the Old
Champion have been so nicely refitted
as to be quite unrecognizable from
their former condition.
The saloon in Convention hall has
been abandoned.
Col Billy Reuter- is still sick.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-26

were busy yesterday, the former re-
pairing bursted pipes the latter shoe
Ing horses with shoes that could not
slip on the ice.
They are beauties, those clocks
that Clover Installment Co. are Civ
ing with bed room suits. "a II
Finest old WHISTLES and wines and
cigars at Bull Bros. IL 81 II
Elegant furnishings for the par
lor as well as the kitchen at G.. a.
SHOWERS FURNITURE co. "a If
I'm the suburbs water was frozen in
vessels last night and the night be-
fore inside the houses even though the
walls were double.
Constipation in it's worst forms,
and arrangement Of the liver are read
lily cured by De Wits Little Early
Risers.. These little pills never grippe.
dyspepsia, sick headache. biliousness
Small pill, safe pill, best pill. E. Reuss,
City Drug store, 104 E. Commerce st.
-Clowers show window tells the
tale; clocks to give away. "a If
Bruised limbs are not uncommon
owing to the many hard falls received
on the slippery sidewalks and streets
since the falling of the sleet.