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The San Francisco call., 1897-04-11
AT THE FERRY.
A Close Guard Kept Over the Pris-
oner While Transferring Him
to the Boat.

oner While Transferring Him
to the Boat.
Captain Dunleavy, Sergeants Mahoney
and Avon and squad of twenty water
front police were in attendance when the
van containing the murderer hove in
sight They formed circle around the
vehicle and marched aboardsthe Tiburon
with him. No time was wasted in max
ing the transfer, and in a few minutes
every entrance to the steamer was guarded,
and only the regular passengers were al
lowed OH boarn the vessel.
The murderer was downcast as ne was
marched aboard the steamer. He seemed
for the first time TO thoroughly realize his
desperate condition. and he hung his
head. His father did his best to buoy the
lad up, but his efforts were unavailing.
When Durrant left the prisoners van,
there was moment of suppressed excite
ment. The police were on the alert, but
had a word been spoken or a hand
raised against the prisoner, it is
possible that lvnching would have
been attempted. The prisoner seemed to
realize the state of affairs, and he kept
close to the side of Captain Dunleavy
during the march from the van to the
shin
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Genuine Seal Combination Purse, with full
name or sterling silver initial. .......Cut to 81
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signature to an affidavit. which was laid
before the Supreme Court on his return:
An arrangement was made with Sheriff
Wheian whereby he was to hold the van
at the ferry until he got word VIII ether or
not the Supreme Court would deny the
petition. Webb proceeded to the ferry
pending DeupIey's argument before the
court and was there telephoned the un-
favorable action of the court.
Durrant was then handcuffed-the first
time since his mprisopment-and taken
aboard the boat.
Durrants counsel express their deep
gratitude al the many courtesies extended
them by Sheriff Whelan. Chief Jai.er Sat-
tier and their deputies during Durrant's
Imprisonment.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-11
IN THE SHERIFFS OFFICE.
Durrant Talked to His Father and
Jumped Lightly Into the Van
When Leaving,


Durrant spent the period between the
time he left the courtroom and the hour
he started for the ferry in the record-room
of Sheriff Whelan's office, where he was
watched by Chief Jalier Sattler and Depu-
ty Usher.
This is the room where he has spent
many hours whio waiting for court to
convene or for the van to convey him
beck to the Jail, and he sat in his accus-
toned chair while chatting in low tones
with his father.
When he was told that the van was
ready to take him to the ferry he nodded
to the deputies as he passed out and
jumped lightly into the som Der vehicle.
Sheriff Whelan breathed deep sigh of
relief when the van rolled out of 81 ght,
and still deeper one when an hour and q
half later a telephone message came from
San Quentin that Durrant was safe within
the prison walls and had been form ally
turned over to the State prison authori-
ties. The Sheriff was heartily glad to
wash his hands ofs important prisoner.
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New shades Monkey Skin Pocket books with
outside ana inside clasp Cut to
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-11
NlpI0uS AlRIIITy of every kind, name

cialty. This distinguished doctors success in
cases of this character has been really phe-
nomenaL
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NEARLY BROKE DOWN.

In tne ArCheo FaSSaReWay OF tne
Prison Durrant's Strength
Fcrsook Him.
William Henry Theodore Durrant is
convict No. Ii, ,260 at San Quentin. He ar
rived at San Quentin prison at about fif-
teen minutes before o'clock yesterday
afternoon. Less than half an hour later
his hair had been cropped, his mustache
shaven from his stiff upper lip, he was in
vested i'll prison stripes and occupied a
cell in a row in which were six other mur-
derers who have been sentenced to death.
Durrant occasioned the gathering of
several crowds during the day at the
County Jail, at the City Hall, at the fer
ries, at the foot of Market street and a t the
prison at San Quentin. None OF them dis
played more intense interest than the Sa n
Quentin assemblage, for these were all
convicts, all dressed in striped garb,
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DURRANT
IS AGAIN
SENTENCED
Continued from First Page.

the doors closed and prevent further in
fiux of the throng, as the room was al
ready crowded almost 10 suffocation. He
also reminded those present that they
were in court of justice and instructed
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Greatest
Reduction
Sale

Ever known in San Francisco. We pro-
pose to make prices without precedent in
this city. AS fast as lots are sold others
equally tempting will take their place.
Our buyers are about to start for the East
and Europe, and no effort will be spared
to make room for new purchases.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-11
A PLAY FOR TIME.

Another Desperate Effort Made to
Put Off the Hour OF Dur
rants Doom.
While Durrant was in the Sheriff's of
fee Deuprey and his assistant, Frank E.
Webb, went to the Supreme Court rooms
and asked for stay of proceedings for
three days. The court sembled in bank
and finally declined to act. Chief Justice
Beatty and Justice Mcfarland were ab-
sent and Justice Harrison presided.
Webb then went back after Durrant's s
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-17
WILL G0T0 KL0NDlKE
ROUTES or THE RUSH OF THE
SPRING OF 'os BEGINS.
By RAIL, BOAT, AND LAND.
The Great Trans-Sibcrian Line
Hopes to Have Branch I'm ReRdi-
ness for OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Across
Behring Sea.
Ccorrespondenco Of the Dispatch)

Correspondence OF the Dispatch)
LONDON, October 2-How will the
emgrants from all parts OF the world
make their way to the Klondike next
spring? That is the most important
question that an answer has been re-
qured for in a long time. Everyone
knows that the news Of the Klondike
riches has reused hopes Of fortunes In
the breasts of people in almost every
portion Of the globe, and there are sure
10 be some persons from each Of these
sections Of the earth who will make
their way to what indeed seems to be the
New Eldorado Now, how will they go?
It used TO be that when a general
movement OF humanity was anticipated,
people would talk Of emigration from the
four quarters Of the globe. Now,
glcrce at the accompanying map will
Show that the tide sets in from every
where. The marvel OF railway building
Of the century, the Trans-Siberian rail-
way. Will carry its portion of the mass
Of humanity which is sure to move
Klond Rewards. This is the railway
whose projectors mean that some day
Il shall girdle the earth for 1t will really
Rncrcle about three-quaIters Of the
globe, or rather the land surface thereon.
BY observing the map. it will be seen
that the line has been constructed in
modern fashion-that IS, work has been
begun at two different points, the two
forces engaged moving I'm their progress
toward q common centre. Thus the line
IS complete and I'm condition TO operate
es far as Omsk. on one side. and 1rkutsk,
I'm Siberia. on the other. IL IS, therefore.
possible that the line will practically
b in such shape by the time next spring
strives that a person desiring TO go from
Europe TO the Klondike would, If he
chose, be able TO travel by rail to and
beyond Irkutsk on the main line, and
then on a branch now building south
from a point east Of Irkutsk to the ex-
treme southern point Of Russian Siberia.
From thence vessels will take him
across 20 ST. Michaers, and from there
the Journey TO the Blondike will be COM
paratively easy
The journey by rail thus described Is,
when taken under consideration care
fully. one Of tremendous length, but it
only represents a portion of the trip by
raH a man would have TO take In Jour
neying from Europe to the Klondike.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-17

borhood, and the nation, always in the
sulks-such a bowler fattens, as 1t were,
on misery and grows thin on prosperity.
The higher price of wheat has en-
couraged the sowing Of a much larger
acreage this fall and more fertilizers
have been received at the Alton depot
than for the three previous years.
Freights OF other kinds have been In pro-
portion.
The apple crop is very good. Quite
early in the season, Mr.. John Donavan,
Of Philadelphia. representing the i'm
mense cold-storage-hou Of Willis, Van
horn & Co., of Suspension Bridge, N. Y,
came to buy up apples. Good prices are
being paid by this and other firms Of
Philadelphia and New York. Shipments
from Alton average twelve cars week
Of 200 barrels each, going east In broken
lots, the sales are about fifty barrels per
day.
Mr.. T. Il. Haas, OF Louisiana, wife,
and two children. are at Mr.. W. NJ.
Halls, below Alton. Mrs. Haas is on
her way home from Germany, but will
remain in the Virginia mountains until
the yellowfever scare has abated in the
South.
Miss Bernard Of Johns Hopkins Hos
pital, is at the Alton Many southern
guests are remaining over for the
autumn.
The Mountain Top closed Tuesday.
after a most delightful and successful
season.
Mrs. II. w. Goodloe is In Charlottes-
vile.
Rev. II. X. Hawthorn has been unani-
mously called to Hebron Baptist church
for another year, and has resigned the
pastoral charge at Hillsboro'.
Mr.. John Lewis Goodloe, OF Stanton,
Is at his fathers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-17
NEVER FAILS TO CURE
Consumption and Lung Troubles I'm
Any C1imate-An Eminent New
York City Chemist and Scientist

The fact has been established that the
honored and distinguished chemist, II. A
Slocum, of New York city, has discovered
a reliable cure for Consumption Pulmo-
nary Tuberculoss) and all bronchial
throat, lung and chest troubles, catarrhal
affections, general decline and weakness,
loss of flesh. and all conditions of wasting
away.
Already this new scientific system OF
treatment has permanently cured thou
sands of apparently hopeless cases by its
timely use, and it seems necessary and
humane duty to bring such facts TO the
attention of all invalids, that they may
be benefited thereby.
Chemistry and science are daily as
tonishing the world with new wonders.
The researches and experiments OF this
great chemist, patiently carried on for
years. have eliminated in results as bene-
ficial to humanity as can be claimed for
any modern genius or philosopher.
The medical profession throughout
America and Europe are about unanimous
in the opinion that nearly all physical
ailments naturally tend to the generation
of consumption. They die in the short,
cold DAYS OF winter much faster than the
long, hot days Of summer.
The Doctor has proved the dreaded
disease to be durable beyond doubt In
any climate. and has on file in his Ameri-
can and European laboratories thousands
of heartfelt letters of gratitude from those
benefited and cured in all parts OF the
world.
Consumption, uninterrupted. means
speedy and certain death.
No one having or threatened with any
disease should hesitate a day. He con-
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which he owes TO suffering humanty-to
donate a trial of his infallible cure.
Simply write TO T. A. Slocum. NJ. c..
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will be promptly sent. with full instruc-
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patch.
Knowing. as we do. Of their undoubted
efficacy. every sufferer should take adj
vantage of this most liberal proposition.
system of medical treatment that will
cure lung troubles and consumption Is
certainly good for-and will cure-almost
any disease that humanity is heir to.
Please tell the Doctor you saw his gene
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shiisA-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-17
LINKS CITY TO CITY.
THIS THE SERVICE OF MAYO's
BRIDGE SINCE 1857.
"REMINISCENCES OF TWENTY YEARS.
Mr.. James w. Craig Tells of the
Time When the Bridge Washed
Through, and Other Recollections.

Just exactly how the citizens OF Rich
mond prior to the year 1857 were enabled
to cross James river is a matter which
few of her present denizens waste much
thought upon. But in that year the first
bridge to span the picturesque, historic.
rock-bottomed, and anything but limped
stream was constructed. The site of this
structure was that now occupied by
Mayos bridge. 1t was, from all accounts
and from recorded facts, that it washed
away at almost every high tide. built
close down upon the water. The flood
came up under it, and little waves, lap
ping themselves against the flooring,
streamed through upon the travel-worn
planks, making 1t bridge of tears, IL not
of signs. Tho forefathers intimated their
rare wisdom in selecting this spot for a
bridge inasmuch as 1t was to have
toll-station. This station was located on
the island, and, as doubtless the fathers
intended caught the traveller amidships,
so to speak. Water behind, water in
front, and he was left standing in the very
presence of the toll-collector.
BRIDGES OF PINE AND OAK.
All the bridges over the stream at this
place-thc foot of Fourteenth street, each
in succession down to the present making
a toe to this foot-were entirely of unro-
mantle pine and oak entire. In 1919 the
one Of that year was washed away COM
pletely, and when another was built, IN
1853, 1t was raised much above the high
water mark.
When Richmond was burned In 1865 the
bridge went with the rest OF the city, but
was rebuilt by the Yankees, and for seve-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-17
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-17
THE GRAND OPERA FESTIVAL.
"Mnrthn" Il Rcady-The spccIaIties
VIII Make II n Grand SpectacIe

The opera Of Martha" has now been
thoroughly rehearsed. and is quite ready
for production at the festival of grand
opera, which takes place here on the 2Sth,
10Th. and SOth. La Sonnambula" will be
released at Sanger Hall on Monday,
Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings. Both
operas are exceedingly attractive. one
is bright and sparkling; the other beau
tiful and melodious The principal artists
know their respective parts perfectly and
the members OF the chorus have worked
hard and good naturedly, and their sing
ing will bs all that can be desired.
The experiment OF grand opera by anna
tours seemed. when the practices first
started. a somewhat doubtful one, as TO
its result, but now II is certain that the
undertaking, from an artistic STANDPOINT,
will be crowned with success. Mr.. Campo
bello said 10 Dispatch man that since
last May he had taught these Gwo operas
to at least one hundred and fifty people.
He now has fine chorus Of fresh voices,
numbering forty and more. They are all
young society people, very much interest
ed in the success OF the brief season near
at hand. The costumes are being made In
Richmond, and no expense has been
spared by the Entert sinment Committee
OF the Rosemary Library in order TO pro-
duce these operas in a brilliant manner.
The two prima donnas are well known In
social circles Miss Lily Urquhart pos
sesses remarkably sweet voice. of large
compass. and thus II Will meet all tho re-
quirementy of tho title role OF Martha"
She has with her that charming and popu-
lar contralto, Mrs. +. r. Durrett. These
two ladies have been thoroughly well
trained. both vocally and histrionically
by Mr.. Campobello. and he expresses
himself as being delighted with the quick
perception with which they have met
his suggestions. Mr.. Charles Eubank Will
appear as Sir Tristano in Martha" He
sings and acts his part with spirit and
intelligence, whilst Captain Frank Cum
nngham is going to astonish his friends
by the manner In which he will interpret
his part OF Lionel Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Mercer have been this most faithful mem
bers Of the company and they have en-
couraged Mr.. Campobello greatly in his
work.
In the fair scene there will y a May
pole dance, gypsy chorus, and bull fight
ers' chorus from lie Traviato." The
ladies' in this scene have tambourines.
IL will be sung by ten young ladies and
ten gentlemen. This leads TO the ''Torea-
DOR song sung by the baritone, the re-
frain repeated by the entire chorus. Then
comes the drill by Mrs. Gilps boys, beau
tifully costumed They Will march TO
Sousa's Liberty Bell" The entire en-
semble will then sing two verses Oh
Dixie"
Mr.. Campobello is untirlng In his work.
He has made up his mind TO put the
operas before the public on an elaborate
scale. Every detail has been attended to-
50 that the operas will be produced in
thoroughly artistic manner, and Will de-
serve the patronage Of Richmond people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-17
THE REMENYI CONCERT.
The Star Course to Meet N Crowning
Success from the First.

The success of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association star course Of entertain
ments this year is assured. Never before
has the sale of seats been so great, and
Monday night Remenyis house will out
number any Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION audience in the past five years.
The limit of season tickets was reached
on Tuesday. and a goodly number Of per
sons have been disappointed in not Sc
curing season tickets. The sale of single
seats has already been large, and by
Monday night there will not be a seat
left in the house. There seems to be a
magnetism about the name Remenyi. II
Is a plausible magnetism. II has justly
been said of Mr.. Remenyi as a musician
that there is no opportunity for criti-
cising such playing: he sweeps criticism
and every sort of objection away"
Mr. William Sauvlet. the solo pianist
accompanying Mr.. Remenyi was for
years pianist to the late King Of Holland,
and also professor at the Imperial Con-
servatory at Toxic, japan.
more appropriate entertainment could
not have been selected for the opening of
the course. and the association deserves
the wonderful success that has followed
the announcement Of this opening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-17
MR. LANES w. CRAIG.


raj years afterward known as Kings
bridge. Mr.. Edward Mayo was then
owner of the property. and superintendent
in 1872 the building of the present spans.
on the 10th day OF May. 1875. Mr. James
w. Craig went on the island as toll-col-
lector, and day in and day out for nearly
twenty-five years and half he has bean
taking In the coppers and scent pieces u
the victims whom he bounced upon as
soon as he had gotten them shut on
from land. A few days ago his connec-
ton with the tOll-station closed, but the
association of him with his vocation chat
of calling the pennies) will never cease.
Since that day when he was made
sovereign of the island his history ana
that of Mayos bridge have been one. His
life I'm the dollhouse was a unique one.
He never met people in crowds in his do
main, but, king Of all, met each one face
TO face and demanded his Caesars trl-
butte. He is polite and genial looks ike
a chevalier or a buccaneer. and the rule
Of his life has been that no man should
mass him by in his realm without speak
ing TO him. Young and old, rich and poor
alike. came under this sovereign law
priests. Levites, Pharisees, and good Sa-
maritans all came along that highway
and while some Of the priests and LeVites
did attempt at times TO pass by on the
other side, this man, though MS teellngs
were wounded, literally went AFTER them'
HISTORY WRITTEN IN HIS MIND.
Mr.. Craig's mind Is full OF reminis-
cences-pleasant and unpleasant-of his
Crusoe-like reign. One Of the milestones
along this road Of recollection Is the
washing away Of the bridge on the 2ith
~ November. 1877. Then three sides of
nd nf he
chester end went sailing down in the
turbid flood. After this highest Of all
freshets. the spans were fished out and
replaced. where they rest to-day. Their
position Is truly a unique one. They are
great benefactors OF mankind. BY just
remaining where they are. and being par
ticularlv careful that they do remain,
they keen themselves out of the mud and
water. and everybody else besides.
The evening OF February 4, 1857 with
snow and hail in the air. making cosey
parlors very attractive. and the outdoors
as bleak and cherries as an Ice king
could wish. is another green spot in his
memory. On this occasion the stage.
which did the present service OF the cleo
,ric car between Richmond and Manches
ter went through the bridge. or rather
the bridge and the stage went through
toeether AS well as Mr.. Craig remem-
hers. there were ten persons In the Vehi-
c,e. The trip had been made across the
leland from Manchester, and Richmond
was almost gained, when one of the spans
conceived the notion to lie down. and did
so taking the nearby floor OF the bridge
for n bed. Unfortunately, this happened
70 be Just the portion under the stage.
and span, floor, and vehicle all went
down together. Mr.. Craig heard the
crash and seeing that one OF the spans
was gone leaped into q boat and went
around TO the place. picturing In his mind
all the while what a pleasant time the
ten passengers must be having nouncing
round In ice water. II was not az bad
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-17
The Same Old Fight.
Charlottesville Progress.)

1t Is now certain that the Democrats
OF this State will have TO wage the usua'
war against Republcanism In Virginia.
We must fight for victory. There was
never much reason to expect that the
srarIing factions OF the antagonistic
party would fail TO get together In time
ia cast their vote in the old way. Lambs
movement. as we foresaw, meant Re-
publican State ticket for WIN. both rae
nosed chairman is on top I'm the family
row. The Agnew wing has issued an ad-
ares. which means that the family scrap
Is TO end while all hands unite in an
earnest effort to whip their common roe
the Democracy.