The herald., 1897-07-22
SAN BERNARDINO

SAN BERNARDINO, July 21.-(Regular
Correspondence The attention of Judge
Campbells court was occupied today with
the habeas corpus proceedings to release
Hiram F. Spillman, son of Col. Spillman
of San Diego, from the asylum at high
land. The witnesses examined in behalf
of the writ were Mrs. Mary Spillman, Mrs.
Sheffield. Mr.. and Mrs. Price of Riverside.
The mother was the first witness and her
testimony contained some very sensational
statements. She testified that her son had
been in an asylum in Michigan once, twice
at Stockton and once at San Bernardino,
and at all times the cause was from drink.
That she called at the asylum on Tuesday
afternoon to see her son and that DR..
Campbell refused, saying: You can see
him in court tomorrow at 10 o'clock" Mrs.
Spllman testified that there has been
trouble between herself and Col. Spillman
for three years, and that they live apart,
:. Though occupying the same house, and
that the trouble grew out their difference
of religion. That their son Hiram stood
by his mother and for that reason his
father had him placed in an asylum and
was opposed to the writ prayed for That
he said to their daughter one day: "Have
you heard from Hirem?" and when the
daughter replied mo" the colonel an
swered: well. it will be a long time be-
fore you do there is one less dirty stinker
about this place anyway" Mrs. Spillman
further testified that the father was actu-
ated by the same motives in Michigan
and while at Stockton. In answer to Judge
Campbell she said: Eyes, I believe Col
Spillman wants Hiram out of the way"
The other witnesses for the writ stated
hiatt they saw nothing that indicated that
young Spllman was insane. The asylum
authorities all swore that the young fell
low was insane and was dangerous per-
10
time liable to do bodily harm to some one
else or himself.
Judge Campbell denied the writ and re-
manded young Spillman to the asylum au-
thorities.
William alias Kelly Passmore was ar
rested today for creating a disturbance
last night Along with fellow named Nc
Mann. the latter not responsible, he was
driving fast through the city. Being called
to Rabel springs, where he got into fight
and got whipped. Leaving the springs. he
met another fellow and beat him over the
head with whip He now lies in the city
prison awaiting trial
City Attorney Haskell has been ordered
by the city trustees to take steps at once
to recover the $2346 deficiency from eX-
Treasurer Blow caused by the failure of
the First National bank. For some time
past Gorge M. Cooley, one of Blows bonds
men, has been wanting to pay his share,
so as to be relieved of the bother. Suit
will be brought at once.
Last night at the meeting of the city
trustees Expert Cowan, who was examin-
ing the city offices, rendered very lengthy
report. AS to the office of city clerk his
report was severely critical, inasmuch as
he said: 1.-THE methods employed in con-
Quoting the affairs OF the city clerks office
are not conducive to the best results. the
system being devoid of safeguards which
insure protection to the interests involved,
which is especially true in the waterworks
department resulting. as it has. in a loss
to the city of a considerable amount of
money in the item of water rents"
All of the other city officials were highly
commended for the manner in which they
conducted their offices.
The report cost the city 1889, as Mr..
Cowan worked fifty-two days for S. per
day.
On next Monday Cobb's tournament team
will meet the Francis Wilson's of Los An
geles.