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The San Francisco call., 1897-08-11
PECULIAR LEGAL TANGLE.
George II. Clark Juliciously De-
cided to lie Dead and
Alive.

OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. l0.-If George
r. Clark could take look at the Superior
Court docket of this county he would
have a time to tell whether he was dead
or alive. He is confined In an insane
asylum in Oregon and has not been seen
nor heard from sine 1880, when he
dropped entirely out of existence, as far
as any one seemed TO know.
Public Administrator James Stanley
secured letters of administration after
duly proving Clark's death to the satisfac-
tion of the court, and then he settled up
the estate. On November Ii, 1885, the
papers discharging the administrator
were signed The widow did not have
sufficient ready funds to pay his charges
and consequently gave him her note for
$435, secured by mortgage upon the prop
erty. This was then assigned to William
Potts, who recently gave it to Cromell &
Leach to collect by foreclosure upon the
NOR gage.
The suit was brought, but great was the
surprise at the answer set up Mrs. Clark
sets up that the note was worthless, a
there was no consideration for it. She
claimed that Clark never died, hence there
was no estate to rebate, consequently
there was no consideration. As Clark
was iudicially dead she must prove him
alive. Hence she brought a suit last
spring for divorce.
She alleged that Clark was in an Oregon
insane asylum. AS the laws of this State
forbid the divorce OF parties where one is
insane, the case was thrown out of court
Mrs. Clark tried another tack with
greater success She applied for letters
of guardianship upon the person and es-
tate of Mr.. Clark as an incom petent.
To-day Judge Ogden granted the letters,
thus judicially determining that Clark
was alive. Now to collect upon the note
the attorneys must prove that MIR. Clark
is dead, which they claim they can do.
An Old Man Run Over
OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 10. - Isaac L.
Given was run over by wagon on
Twelfth street and Broadway yesterday
and was seriously injured. The doctors
attending on him say his condition is
very serious. The injured man resides at
1153 Alice street. He is over so years OF
age.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-11
Takes Advantage Of Some
of the Evidence in the
Alimony Case.
Wants the Sale of the ALBANY
Hotel Block to Be Declared
Null and Void,
Alleges That the Bacon Company and
W. ]. Dingee Entered Into an
Illegal Deal.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO GALL

JOo DfOauWaY, Au-- III.
4 sequel to some OF the sensational tes-
timony recently given in the suit OF Mrs
Mamie c. Bacon developed this afternoon
by L filing OF suit affecting the Albany
Hotel property.
During the trial of the alimony case it
was testified that the Albany Hotel prop
erty was sold to w. J. Dingee for $40, 0O0
and resolution was passed by the Bacon
Land and Loan Company ordering its
sale for $l25,000. Ii was stated that the
resolution was entered on the minutes for
the purpose of obtaining loan on the
property, and shortly after it was mort
gagged to the Hibernia Bank for $4,000.
The suit filed today asks that the sale
to William J. Dingee be set aside. 1t al
leges that at a meeting of the company
held on Septe m Der s. 1895, a resolution
was passed by the company ordering the
sale of the Albany Hotel property to Mr..
Dingee for 1925 coo, This was signed by
F. P. Bacon, president, and Ella Eta
Soule, secretary, and they were author
ized to draw up a deed and make the
transfer to Dingee. It is alleged that they
entered into colusion to make the price
SO OCO on condition that when it was sold
The profits should be divided between the
purchaser (Mr Dingee) and the company.
w. J. Dingee borrowed $4,000 from the
Hibernia Savings and Loan Society and
IL was understood that if he did not secure
that sum the transfer was not to be made.
After these allegations Mrs. Bacon asks
that he deal be declared fraudulent and
void, and she wants :he court to adjudge
that W. j. Dingee holds the legal title in
trust for the Bacon Company only sub
ieCt to the mortgage.
She also asks that Mr.. Dingee be ordered
10 execute deed to the corporation. and
if he refuses to 10 SO that a commits
sioner be appointed 10 lake charge Of the
properly and execute such deed.
a few days ago Mrs. Bacon's alimony
was fixed by the court, and she alleges
that she is taking these proceedings in
order to protect the estate so that the sc.
curity for her aIimonY be not impaired.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-11
FOUGHT A MAN EATER.
Berkeley Fishermen Battle Six
Hours With a Big
Shark,
Said to Be the Largest of the Species
Ever Captured in the
Bay.

BERKELEY, CAL, Aug. 10.-After a
desperate struggle of six hours this morn.
ing with huge man-eating shark, Wash
ington Eldridge and George Joaquin, two
West Berkeley fishermen, succeeded in
landing the monster. The scene of the
combat was about three miles off the
Berkeley shore. 1t Is said to be the largest
of the species ever caught in San Fran
els co Bay, measuring s feet in length, 81
feet in cumference anu weighing 500
pounds.
About four years ago monster of the
same order was caught in the bay, but
this measured scarcely FIVE feet in length,
It was only with the greatest difficulty
that the fis ermen were able to land the
man-eater, W bich had become entangled
in their salmon net. II houndered and
spiashed about, threatening to tear the
seine asunder in its fury. Before it was
finally landed it wound 120 feet of net
around its tail and had to be harpooned.
The big shark now lies on the wharf at
West Berkeley.
DR.. Ritter, the biologist at the univer-
sity, said tonight that though the man
eater is an inhabltant of nearly all waters
of the ocean, it is a comparative stranger
in these regions. Some of them grow to
be thirty feet in length and have SIX rows
of teeth. This one is emily eight feet long
and has two rows OF teeth, indicating that
it is compare aoively young.
Brought to Task.
BERKELEY, CAL, Aug. 10.-Health
Officer Rowell, in his annual report last
night, took occasion to bring the County
Supervisors to task for revoKing the or
dinance providing for the destruction of
diseased animals, which has caused a
delay in en- 'orcing the Berkeley ordinance.
He spoke in no uncertain terms of the
beard and presented much data in support
OF his statements.
Burned Alive.
BERKELEY, CAL, Aug. 10.-A COW
anc G calf were incinerated this morning
in the ite which burned down John Mast
mann's barn. Eight tons of hay were
also destroyed. 1t is believed that the
fire was of incendiary origin from the fact
that The four horses which had be n tied
in the stable were running loose. The
loss will amount to about $500, with no
insurance.
Registration Postponed.
BERKELEY, CAL, Aug. 10.-A delay
in the beginning of work for upper class
men at the State University has been oc-
casioned by the tardy arrival of the courses
OF study, and, as a consequence, registra-
ton and instruction have been postponed
until next Monday, August 10.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-11
FRATERNAL DEPARTMENT,
A Pleasant Evening at Golden Gate
Lodge No. 2O4 Of the Odd
Follows,

The last held meeting OF Golden Gate Lodge
No. 204, L. o. o. F., was an unusually pleasant
one. The lodge was favored by visit from
the degree master, A. K. Kingsford, and
Others, who, in q most interesting manner.
explained and illustrated the secret work.
E. C. Hilzen favored with a recital of his
camping trip in the Yosemite Valley. 1t was
ton o. startling episodes and situations
After that there was an entertaining literary
programme, in which the following named
took part: Messrs Seebe, Mason, Sellers, Kra.
gen aud Jarrett. At the close of that part of
the programme, all present were furnished
with refres hmeuts.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-11
Meade Relief Corns.

General George Meaoe Relief Corps, G..
A. R., announces a social TO be given in the
social hall OF the A. o. F. building on O'Far-
OF St ptember. Miss Helen III. Black, chair
man OF the committee of arrangements, an
nounces that In addition to the dancing.
which in the main will be old-iashioned coun.
try dances, there viii be programme of m u
slcal ano literary numbers TO be pres snted be-
tween numbers, and that the committee will
do all in lis power 10 give pleasant enter
tainment to the ola soldiers OF General George
G. Meade Post who will be on hand, and TO
the friends Of the corps aud of the post
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-11
Sons of Benjamin.

Last Thursday L. krause, district deputy
grand master, installed The following officers
of Pacific Lodge No. 1874 OF the independent
Sons of Benjamin: s. Berel, past president:
H. Stern, president; J. Gibbs. yice-president:
J. Label, financial secretary; R. S. Roberts, re.
cording secretary; NJ. Marks, treasurer; A.
After the installation farewell reception was
rendered to L. Krause, d. D. g. NJ, who leaves
for brief visit TO New York, aud while there
will consult with the 6. NJ. about the extern
sion OF the order on this coast.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-11
Another Bad Check.

W. c. Kirketerp is wanted by the police on
warrant charging him with obtaining money
by false pretenses.
The complainants are the Green Bros
liquor-dealers, 13 Powell street. upon whom
klrketerp passed valueiess check for $40 on
the American Bank and Trust Company.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-11

Wyhe
the little the office
been corresponding OF the
is of the
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-11
MORE DELAY FOR DURRANT.

The Supreme Court Continues 1t Until
the October Term.
The case of Theodore Durrant, who is
under sentence of death for the murder of
Blanche Lamont, came up on Monday be-
fore the State Supreme Court on an
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-11

The United States uses nearly half of
the quinine II ed in the world.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-11
Carpenter Elliott Is InsoIvent.

w H. Elliott, carpenter, is insolvent His
debts amount to $675 26 and he has no assets.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-11
Charged With Murder.

Kamp this afternoon swore to a com plant
charging Clara Fallmer with the m urder
of Charles Ladue. This he did on infor-
nation and belief, basing his oath on the
statement made to him by the girl after
the shooting. 1t was expected that John
V. Humphrey, who saw the entire affair,
would swear to the complaint, but be was
10th TO do so, and hence the method
adopted.
The warrant was read to the girl in the
ptai late this afternoon.
Ladue's funeral will take place at P NJ.
tomorrow, and the remains will be Gre
m atcd at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in
San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-11
THE Q. r. g. NJ. CO.
DISPATCH FAST STEAMERS TO
PORTLAND

Prom Spear-street Wharf at 10 A N.
IN. DJI(S5 First-ciass Including
T. n hI So. so 2d-class )berth d meals
SCHEDULE UF SAILINGS:
CoIum mbia............Aug. b. l, IL, y, 81. sept 10
state of California Aug. q, l6, 20, sept
Through tickets and through baggage to all
Esscern points Rates and folders upon applica-
FF. CoNNoR, General Agent
$50 Market street.
GOODALI. PERKINS & CO.. superintendent
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-11
MOUNT TAMiLPiIS SCENIC RAILWAY

(Via Sausalito Ferry.
Leave San Francisco Commencing May
g, 1897:
WEEK DAYs-9:45 A. NJ: :45, 6:I5 p. ~
sUNDAYS-S 9:0U 1880, IL A NJ; l:4k
ESQ p.
July s. 1897. trains will rur on Sunday time.
'Iickets Tor sale nj MIL VALLEY or THOS
COOK & son, 621 Market ST.. San Francisco
(under Palace HoteD. Telephone Main 5Uel
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-11
RAILROAD TRAVEL,
SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY.


LEAVE From AUGUST ], 1887. ARRIVE
@6:ooA Niles San Jose and Way Staticns... .......
7:OOA Atlantic Express, Ogden and last. S;ioP
Redding via Davis ,.............. 5.45p
7:o0A Vaeayle and Rumsey. ey........,..... S:45P
7;30A Martinez, San Ramon, Vallejo, Napa,
Calistoga and Santa Rosa. 6;10P
s;3oA Niles. San Jose Stockton, lone,
Sacramento, Marysville Chico,
Tehama and Red Bnf .......... 4:I5P
se:3OA Peters Milton and Oaktale. .....,.,, S7:I5P
5000 New Orleans Express. Merced, Fresno,
Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, Los
Angeles Deming, El paso. New
Orleans aud East ................. 0;IoP
9:OOA Vallejo ..,.....,.,................. l2:i0P
stockton Observation-Disclosures. 7,I5P
SCOOP Sacramento River Steamers ....,. ~O:OOP
LOOP Niles San jose and Iiyernore s:dJA
I:30P Martinez and Way Stations 1:A5P
4i0OP Martinez, San Ramon, Vallejo,
Napa, CalistOga, El Verano and
Santa Rosa. S;loA
A;00P Bencia, Winters, Woodland,
knights Landing, Marysvile, Or0-
villo and Sacramento ............. 1O.loA
As3Op Lathrop. Stockton, Modesto, Mer-
ced, Raymond (for Yosenite), and
via % Martintz. as z...'............... I2,IDr
5:OOP Los Angeles Express Tracy, q
Santa Barbara and Los Angeles 7,4nA
for Moiaye and last. 6:I0P
6;0OP European Mail, Ogden and East.... EO:I5A
6:OOP Uavwaffs Miles and San JOSEF. 7.45A
ts;OOP Vallejo t7:45P
s:OOP Oregon Express, Sacramento, Marys-
vile, Redding, Portland. Puget
Sound and Fast .................. 3;4oA
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-11
North PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD

WA SausaIitO FerryJ.
From San Francisco, Commencing May 2 1897.
WEEKDAYS
For MIL Valley ana san Raiael-7 500, se:l5.
s9:4e. 1880 A. NJ. s1:45 $40, 4:O0. 5:lb,
$500, y 80 p. ~
Extra trips for San Rafael on Mondays, Wednes-
days and Saturdays al IL 80 P. NJ.
SUNDAYS.
For MIL Valley and San Rafael-*o:uQ -sOU
$1,000, IL .OU. 1880 M; :0D. "l:45 %2:30.
s400, $3.50, 6.45. II 100 p. NJ.
IL 100 A NJ does no: run TO san Rafaei; o'ou ana
IL 200 p. NJ do not 10 Mill Valley.
Trains marked = run to San Quentin.
THROUGH TRAINS.
TOO A. II. weekdays Cor Cazadero and way sta
tions; / 46 r NJ SATURDAYS for Cazadero and
way stations: 500 y. NJ sundays FOR Cazs1ero
and way stations; 900 A. ~ sundays for FONT
Reves and stations
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-11
Assessment Upheld.

ALAMEDA, CAL, Aug. 10.-The Board
of Trustees held another meeting to-day
as Board of Equalization and listened
to applications for reductions of assess
ment. The principal applicant to-day was
the electric railroad.
The board unanimously rejected the
entire application for reduction, and As
SCISSOR Smiths figures will stand.
Free Speech.
ALAME CAL, Aug. 10.-The BIZ
metallic Club will hold a meeting on
Friday evening next, at which will be dis
cussed the action of the United States
Judge in West Virginia who recently made
an order forbidding the holding of meet
ings on public highways in that State or
the making OF speeches on behalf of the
striking miners.
Notes.
ALAMEDA, CAL, Aug. 10.-James Potter,
who has been employed on the electric road
in various capacities for long time, has bee n
appointed assis tant uperintendent.
William Noakes pleaded not guilty to-day to
a charge of malicious mis- chief for uncoupiing
q narrow-gauge train and nearly causing a
terrible disaster. He will have jury trial.
The improvement of the narrow-gauge mole
is progressing q rapid rate and the mbank-
ment is being filed in with gravel brought
from down the road.
A. Postel will be tried before a Jury to-mor.
row on a charge of battering NJ Spies, saloon
keeper.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-06-17

" = the TAd to Reproduce e 10

.
Il IN the old colonial days when the
great and the Observation-Disclosures
ters we're young the singing school was
. well-established institution. writes
Mary q. Estes In Ladies' Home Jour
nal. II was usually held In the village
schoolhouse, the choolmaster often
figuring as the singing master. Thith-
or at regular intervals through the
long winter months tripped the grand
mas with their escorts. Little did they
imagine as they lifted up their sweet
voices In unison with the strong ten-
ors and bassos that those same airs.
even the very gowns they wore. would
at some distant day be reproduced for
the benefit Of an appreciative audience.
Yet 1t may be safely asserted that with
the exception OF the colonial tea the
old folks concert is the most popular
Of the old-time entertainments.
The success Of an undertaking Of this
sort depends largely upon the adapta-
bility for her office Of the person hav-
ing the affair In hand. She must Of
necessity have an accurate conception
of the manner in which these enter
tainments were conducted in our grand
mothers day. She must also become
thoroughly imbued with the spirit Of
that clden time.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-06-17

Nothing, for the present. Was the
reply possibly next year may have
some small sum to spare Es
Next year!'s cried Camilla, rising to
her feet, and looking superbly down
upon the little agent. Before next year
you win have lost your place: the
Emperor leaves st. Helena on the 9Th
OF Mayg And she turned her back
upon him. y "a
The colonel looked at the other two.
He saw that the count was wavering.
and to give him time he turned to NJ.
Carnac next.
s'AIy dear friend said the latter.
'''you have altogether mistaken my
position. dare not return to France
upon such an errand. know none Of
the imperial marine, and your scheme.
however Ingenious. appears to my mind
too unreasonably audacious for me to
recommend any one to embark upon
it,
II am Of the same opinion as M. Car
nae" added the count, hesitating no
longer. II would dare anything In
reason. but this is forlorn hope.
"Then, gentlemen broke In Camilla.
with commanding gesture OF dis
missal. 1--WE have but to thank you for
your attendance this evening. and to
absolve you for the'future. AS for this
paltry Million" she added. turning to
her brother-in-law, II will see to that.
You shall find our captain, and the ac-
tive service we will take upon our
selves, II all the world turn craven!'
So saying she crossed the room and
went out with sweep Of fine disdain.
The colonel, who recognized more
clearly that his enterprise and all cons
cerned In 1t were at the mercy Of those
to whom he had committed his secret,
remained behind to soothe the trampled
feelings Of the three discounted gentle
men.
CTo BE Continued.)
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-06-17
The Bellman's Little joke.

Kirriemuir, in Forfarshlre, tho
"Thrums" OF Mr.. Barrie's delightful
studies Of Scottish life and character.
once possessed humorous bellman.
On one occasion he was instructed to
make the following announcement on
the day of the local fair: Notice! All
persons driving cattle through the
lands Of Logic. to or from the market,
will be prosecuted with the utmost
rlgor Of the law" Then, seeming ia
be sorry for the harshness Of the or
der, and anxious to clear himself in
the eyes Of his neighbors, he added
"Ye medina mind a. this, lads; it'a
only haver (nonsense) o. the grleve Z
(the farm overseer)."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-06-17
A Wonderful Freak Of Nature.

Among the wonderful freaks In ma
ture there can be none in the geograph-
ical line that can possibly excel that
known as 1.-THE Giants Head" It
stands, or rather inclines, against the
face of the cliff at Point Pinos, in Mon
terey county. California, and all who
have viewed the wonder declare 1t to
be the most colossal, as well as the
most marvellous, freak In natural
sculpture in existence. All portions OF
the head" except the back (Which ap-
pears to be blocked" into the meta
morphic rocks against which it seems
to be SO naturally reclining), are as per-
feet as though fresh from the hands
of some giant sculptor. The chin,
mouth, nose, eyes and brow are all per-
feet, as is also the hair, which appears
to be gracefully drawn back from the
forehead. The ears are not so true
to life" as the other features are, but
even In this respect no stretch OF the
imagination is required in order to see
tolerably perfect auricular appendages.
The bold features, backward wave Of
the hair, massive forehead, moustache,
finely -chisselled nostrils and deep-set
eyes are all reproduced on a natural
yet gigantic scale, and with wonderful
Iexactness. The freak stands near the
Point Pinos lighthouse, being but 500
feet from that building in a northerly
direction. The head" stands almost at
tide-level, the lower portion of the face
being partially submerged during high
water. At time Of low tide, however,
the wonder ID high and dry, and is at
that time a marvel from whatever d.
rection 1t is viewed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-06-17
"All But.

Eccentric pronunciation is especial
ly out OF place in the pulpit, although
some preachers seem not to think SO,
An English magazine tells how ono Of
fender was reproved: The curate Of a
London church whose pronunciation Is
more pedantic than proper is in the
habit Of alluding to the heir-apparent
as II his name were written "Awlbut''
Edward. He was asked the other day
why he SO significantly excluded the
Prince Of Wales in his. prayer for the
royal family.
Exclude him! What do you mean p
Why" said his friend, you always
pray for all but Edward, Prince Of
Wales!''
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-06-17

Consequently, when it became evil
dent one day that something serious
was the matter with Baptiste when
he pinned and fretted, and had to forego
his customary tricks; when he was
very much inclined to lie back in the
water and stick his enormous feet up
in the ART became serious problem
how to make an examination.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-06-17
HE DIDN'T DESERVE THE GIRL

Was Aosent-Msin led to tho Last De-
gree. :.
There is something at once amusing
and pathetic in the fact that Robely
never married, says the Detroit Free
Press. He was bright, healthy, cheer
full young man twenty years ago. I'M
der these conditions 1t was inevitable
that he should fall in love and his af-
lection was reciprocated by beautiful
young lady, who was as happy as he in
building air castles. In everything they
were fitted for each other, unless n
the fact that Robely was the most alb
sent-minded young man that ever went
a-wooing.
Occasionally he would start to see
his girl and wander in some other d.
rection, forgetting his dereliction I'M
til 1t was too late to make amends.
Twice he called for the special purpose
Of proposing and left without attending
to the matter. Even when the time
came to appeal for parental consent
and blessing the matter escaped his
mind until the indignant old gentleman
appointed special conference and
CURLY insisted that failure to meet the
date would prove disastrous. Theater
engagements and parties were over
looked in the same way, and it was all
passed happily over because it was
Robely. It was not expected that he
would comply with any special code of
conduct.
But when the church chimes were
pealing the bride was in flutter of
anticipation, the bridesmaids and
groomsmen were on hand, the minister
was ready, the families were there and
the wedding festival needed but the
presence of the bridegroom. He was
missing. This was different. There
was no way of doing without him. He
had been urged, warned and cautioned,
but he was allowing that absent mind
of his to drift him down the river in
rowboat unmindful Of the penalty
fate would exact. The pitcher had
gone to the well once too often, and
the wedding was never celebrated.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-06-17

The big ones spend most Of their
time in sleep, lying immersed In water.
except, perhaps, as to their noses, eyes
and ears. Bapttste, who Is not 80
sleepy as the older ones. looks about
the tank for these hippopotamus is
lands, and finding one to his liking,
calmly climbs upon 1t and lies down
to take nap.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-06-17
sac to Contradlct Film.

"Dah's only one time" said Uncle
Eben, when It's safe ter conterdict q
man an OATS when he puts on mel
ancholy look an stahts In ter tell
bout how old he's gettin' ter be-
Washington Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-06-17
n9akilne money o..

You know" she said. with a little
asperity, that women have the renu
tation Of being able to make money
60 farther than men. =
s' That's true" replied the man n,
small economics, "and It's just what
SI-object to. What I want them to do
is to let It keep still where 1t is and
rest . little now and then WASHING.
1 ton Star. M
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-06-17

Presently the big hippopotamus. dis
turbed by the weight, moves uneasily.
and down comes the apparently Sleep
ing Baptiste into the water with a
great splash, while the people roar
with laughter. Then Baptiste, pulling
himself together, swims of in search
Of another living island.