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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-05

One of the most barefaced attempts to coerce a judicial officer into render ing a judgment in favor of certain litigant has come within the experience of Justice of the Peace G. w. F. Cook. according to the statement made by that gentleman yesterday in the pres ence of four witnesses.
 The man charged with the offense Is Harry Barron, a deputy in the office of the County Clerk, who came into mo- toriety two days ago as a man1pulator of warrants on the Piper plan Of multi plex hypothecation. When his advances were rejected with indignation by Judge Cook Barron threatened to take the case in question out of Cooks court if he had to resort to a writ of prohi bition The writ of prohibition was served on Judge Cook yesterday.
 Some weeks ago suit was instituted in the case of 4. von Bargen against the Demaray Provision Company ct al. The defendants were Mrs. Demaray. l. w. T. Unfug and Francis J. Barry. The amount sought to be recovered was $213 for goods sold and delivered. The attorneys for the plaintiff are William Tomsky and Moses c. Cobb. The plain tiff's attorney is P. l.. Benjamin. The case was assigned to Judge COOK.
 Judge Cook thus relates the remarka- ble incident which occurred before the case came up for a hearing:
 Harry Barron, a deputy in the Coun- ty Clerks office, came to me and said: I want to ask a favor of you. You have got the case of Von Bargen against the Demaray Provision Company before you.' I told him that I had.
 "I wish you would see if you can't give Judgment for the defendant, he said.
 mean by talking to me that way? You
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-05
Deputy Clerk Harry Barron Charged With Trying
 to Influence Him.
Writ of Prohibition Was Served on the Justice of the Peace During the Progress of
 Trial.

are asking me to do an act of injustice?' We'll, they will stop you with a writ of prohibition was his answer. To this I retorted: I am going to try this case on its merits. Don't you come near me again. He then left me and the matter was forgotten by me until this morning when they served a writ of prohibition on me to prevent me trying the case"
 Judge Cook then went on to tell how he had been, as he viewed it, shame fully treated in this case.
 When the case came up last week the attorney for the defendant made motion to have the case transferred to another court on the ground of prejudice. The motion was overruled. as the cause of the alleged prejudice was not set forth. The defendants then asked for a jury trial, which I granted, feeling glad to be relieved of the duties which fall upon jury.
 "The case was set for trial to-day, and while was engaged in empaneling a jury Barron came in and presented a notice to the effect that Judge Groe- ginger had transferred the case to Judge Barry's court. paid no atten- tion to the notice as the trial of the case was in progress and besides there is rule of the Justices Courts that no case shall be reassigned without the knowledge and consent of all parties
 "It was not more than three minutes afterward when 1 was served with writ of prohibition, issued by Judge Seawell of the Superior Court, prohibit ing me from trying the case and order ing me to appear before Judge Seawell on Friday, May F"
 When the matter is heard before Judge Seawell there are likely to be some further sensational developments. Since the suit was brought the com plaint has been withdrawn as to Mrs. Demaray and Berry, so that Unfug is now the sole defendant
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-05
A Furniture Deal.

Joseph Schultz swore to a complaint in Judge Joachimsen's court yesterday for the arrest of John Barker and John Tay- Tor on a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses March Schultz pur- chased the lodging house, SOP Montgomery street, from Barker and Taylor for s325 on their representation, as he alleges, that they were the sole owners. Last week J. Noonan, furniture dealer at 1017 Mission street, notified Schultz that there was $45 due on the furniture. and if not paid at once it would be taken away.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-05
New Piano and Music House,

Clark, Wise Co. open their new music house to-day, corner Geary and Grant avenue, in the store formerly oc- cupied by the City of Paris It is the most elegantly fitted up music house in the West and the largest stock of music, pianos and musical goods ever brought to this coast Their window display is exceedingly artistic.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-05
Death of a Veteran.

Corporal John Feix, First Infantry, N. G. C., died in this city May 3. He was one of the oldest members of the organi- zation In 1872 he enlisted in the guard death He was a veteran of two wars the Mexican war and the war for the preservation of the Union. He was born in 1927, and was therefore seventy-one wears of age.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-05
Republicans to Confer.

There will be a large gathering of prominent 4.epubiicans at the Union League Club tomorrow evening for the purpose of conferring upon business relat- ing to the convention of Republican clubs which is to be held in this city on the 31st of this month.
 Colonel George Stone, as member or the National Committee and Republica Il clubs, has issued the call. A convention committee will be chosen and matters of the greatest importance will be presented for consideration.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-05
A Popular Concert.

Invitations have been issued by the Co., Iumbian Either Club for it's eighth con- cert, which is to be given in San Fran cisco Turn Veren Hall 323 Turk street, next Sunday evening. The popularity of these concerts has been the means of crowding the hall on every occasion The club consists of thirty zithers, two bow zithers, six mandolins, six guitars, two violins, one flute and one cello. Paul Schwert will direct the concert.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-05
"Spain As It Is.n

Neal Davis, who has travelled exten- sively in Spain, will deliver his lecture on the customs and features of that country at Metropolitan Temple this evening.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-05
SORES LIkERAWB BEEF On Baby's Face Neck and Breast.
 Ran Blood and Matter. Had to Tie Hands to Keep from Scratching. A Bad Case. Doctor Did Little or No Good. Cuticura Cured. Skin Now Clear
A SWORN STATEMENT.

When my nephew was two weeks old he had running sores on his face, neck, breast, and hands, which continued to grow worse. They locked like raw beef. Sometimes blood would come and sometimes matter. He was awfully bad. Why, we had never heard or read of such a case. My sister had to tie his hands to the hammock to keep him from scratching himself, he itched so. He often rubbed his neck and face against his shoulders. The doctor did little or no good. Said it came from the blood,'' etc. She heard of CUTI- CURA (ointment), and bought her a box, and finding 1t gave satisfaction she continued to use it. The boy IS all ,celt now and his Jdce IS clear. Tn order to show you my good faith in this matter and how pleased am with CUTI- cURA REMEDIES, I have taken oath to above statements. EMMA FISHER, 6s2 W. 18th Pl.,
 March 3, 1898. Chicago, III.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-05
STATE OF ILLINOIS. 1

I, Charles F. Vogel, Notary Public in and for said county in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Emma Fisher, personally known to me to be the same person whose name is sub- scribed to the foregoing statement, appeared be- fore me this day in person and acknowledged that she signed the same. and that the same Is true according to her best knowledge and belief.
 CHARLES F. V0GEL, Notary Public
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-05

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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-05

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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-05
ADVERTISEMENTS.


WEATHER REPORT-Fair to- day, except partly cloudy in fore noon; bnsk westerly wind.
 Concert on Saturday 2 to 5 by Brucks Boston Orchestra.
 We close at 6 every day, including Saturday. Ladies' Parlor now open. Tickets for Masonic Festival on sale.
 Six brothers celebrate their sixth year this week-six years in same spot, but six stores now-Hale' huge series of stores are typical ot progress.
 "Spot cash" policy victorious,
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-05

ADVERTISEMENTS.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-11
'ALF AND 'ALF OUT
 IN THE STREET
TROUBLES MULTIPLY FOR THE
 ST. GEORGE CLUB.
Unpaid Rent, Sheriff's Deputies and an Dissatisfied Mortgage the
 Cause of the Difficulties.

Trouble has been coming right in the way of the St. George Club recently, but in all probability the troubles of the club are over; 1t is also probable that the club has ceased to exist
 From time to time there have been ru- mors of internal strifes threatening the disruption of the club, and while they were frequently affirmed by some of the members they were as firmly denied by others. Things have at last come to an end, however. The buildings at BIT Ma son street are owned by Captain H. Mat thews, and he procured judgment against the club in the sum of S350 for rent Ere quent demands for the money have been made, but seeing it was not forthcoming the matter was placed in the Sheriff s hands. and after having given the GUS tomary four days notice a posse under the direction of Deputy Sheriff Galland arrived on the premises and unceremo- niously turned everything out into the street.
 Shortly after the work of eviction com menced a Mrs. Lapham arrived on the scene with a 5000 mortgage on the pool tables, cash register and pianos. About the same time workmen from the ware rooms of Kohler & Chase and the St Germain Billiard Table Company came to remove the piano and billiard tables, which did not belong to the club at all but were only rented, and all that was left for the mortgagee was the stock of liquors and one of the pianos Seeing she had been duped Mrs. Lapham seized on bered furniture was removed to a stor- age warehouse.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-11
CAPT. STEPHENS BODY ARRIVES
The Well-Known Mariner Will Be Inferred To-Day-His Death
 Great Surprise.

The body of Captain Charles M. Steph- ems, whose death was announced few days ago in the telegraphic columns of The Call, reached this city yesterday on the return trip of the steamship Oregon, the vessel he commanded when death re- lieved him. The body was removed to the undertaking establishment of J. $. God eau, 3O5 Montgomery street, from which place he will be buried this morning un- der the auspices of the American Associa- ton of Masters and Pilots.
 Deceased leaves a widow and four step children, D. w. Williams c. D. Williams, Mrs. A. Sutherland and Mrs. H. Selenger, to mourn his taking off. His loss will alse, be severely felt by the steamship com pany, in whose employ he had been for twenty-five years. He had by dint of hard work and constant attention to duty advanced himself from the lowly position of sailor to that of commander. During his residence in this city he made hosts of friends by his genial manner and en- dearing ways, and his death will be pain full news to them.
 His taking off was sudden On the morning of the Sd of this month, while in transit to Portland he entered the pilot of dizziness. He had hardly taken three steps away from the latter place when he fell to the deck. Everything was done to revive him, but life was extinct. Heart was 50 years of age. a striking man in ap- pearance and weighed in the neghbor- hood of 240 pounds. He bore every appear ance of being in the best of health and his body was brought in on the return trip of the Oregon and the vessel bore a mourn ful appearance with all flags at halfmast and her officers in mourning.
 The captain was beloved by both officers and men and 1t is expected they will at- tend the funeral in a body.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-11
MRS. BURBANK WINS.
Another Side Issue of the Walkerley
 Estate Is Settled.

One of the many side issues of the con- test in the matter of settling the estate of the deceased Oakland millionaire, Will liam Walkerley, was passed upon yester- day by the Supreme Court. It was in the appealed case of H. c. Firebaugh against Mrs. Blanche M. Burbank and others When Walkerley died he left the larger part of his estate with his nephewS, Bacon and Barker, as executors of the trust. The widow was not satisfied with the arrangement of the trust and she contested the will in the Superior Court, and when the case was appealed to the higher tribunal the court declared the trust to be void. This left the nephews and their attorney. Firebaugh, out in the cold so to speak, but the widow, who has since become Mrs. Burbank, agreed to make a donation to them. She made an allowance to them for services, etc., of S21 900, and gave Firebaugh a note for S10 300. and under the terms Mrs. Burbank in monthly installments of $500.
 No payment was ever made and the at torney began an action to recover the value of the note. In her answer Mrs. Burbank recited that no sufficient con- sideration had ever been given for the note and that 1t had been obtained by threats, duress and fraud. She won in the lower court, and yesterday the judg- ment of that tribunal was sustained by the Supreme Court, which held that no agreement of the nature stated could be made by parties to an estate without an order of the Probate Court in which the estate was placed for settlement. Also that there was no segregation nor count in the account upon which the debt had accrued, nor statement as to whether the debt was for a commission or extraordi- nary services.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-11
Local War Incidents.

A meeting of the San Francisco Illus sars will be held at the armory, corner of Market and Tenth streets, at 1:3O p. m, Sunday.
 Captain Lorenzo writes from Red Bluff that he is engaged in recruiting the Illus sars to a full regiment: He says five troops have been secured:
 Francisco $50 recruits from Fort McPher- son, Georgia, for the Eighteenth and Twenty third United States Infantry regiments.
 cisco Is bound not to be behindhand in patriotism Yesterday four horse team left the schoolhouse laden with beef, veg etables canned goods of every descrip- ton. boxes of eggs and great bundles of literature. This is not all, however. The school has collected fund of almost $2OO which is to go toward providing comforts for the brave fellows who go to Manila to fight for the flag and for what 1t sym bolizes.
 One of the greatest works now being performed in aid of the soldiers at Camp Merritt Is the nightly entertainment given In the McCord Warehouse under the d. rection Of the ladies of the Christian En- deayor Society. Here at least 700 men at- tend nightly to listen to piano recitals, read the latest periodicals and enjoy a weil-arranged programme of patriotic recitations, impromptu addresses and songs The evening exercises close with the distribution of refreshments, consist Ing Of warm coffee, sandwiches cake, and frequently nt other acceptable luxuries. from the demoraliZing influences of the saloons, which have become almost as numerous as the tents in camp and can substitute the low amusement they may nnd there py the healthy, instructive, and enjoyable entertainment that is cheerfully extended to them by the ladies in charge of the Christian Endeavor headouarters
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-11
SPREAD OF YELLOW
 JACK IN THE SOUTH.
Senator Bacon Advises the President to Have Troops Removed From
 the Contagion.


 WASHINGTON, June 10.-1 here is some apprehension here over the out break of seven cases of yellow fever at McHenry, Miss, and steps have been taken not only to check the spread of the fever there, but to prevent any possibility of an epidemic in the South.
 Senator Bacon of Georgia had a con- ference with the President to-day con- corning the reported yellow fever in the South. Senator Bacon advised the Pres ident to see to 1t at once that the United States forces in the South be re- moved from the region of contagion, either by sending them to Cuba and Porto Rico, or by removing the per manent camps from the lowlands to higher elevations. The whole matter has been referred by the President to Surgeon General Wyman, with instruc- tions. to make a report upon it at the earliest possible moment.
 Surgeon General Wyman said to- day: Ordinarily if we had not been on the lookout these cases might have been progressing for a long period without being recognized. But there is hope now, in view of their prompt discovery, that the spread will be pre- vented"
 JACKSON. Miss, June 1O.-Tele- grams received from McHenry to-day say the seven cases of yellow fever there are progressing favorably. The State Board of Health has decided to quarantine the entire gulf coast pend- ing an investigation, their action being the same as that taken by the Louisi- ana authorities
 MOBILE. Ala, June 10-The Mobile Board of Health has quarantined against the entire gulf coast.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-11
FIELD HOSPITAL NOTES.
Measles and Colds Have In creased Since the Straw
 Was Removed.

@ The regiments of North and South Da- kota were put through an afternoon of good hard practice in battalion and ex- tended order drilling yesterday. Their work is admirable and not far from the standard of efficiency in the regulars.
 The field hospital is now rapidly filling up. A majority of the cases are of measles, induced, say the medicos, by the cold fogs and clustering trade winds to which Camp Merritt is wholly exposed. The percentage of colds has also mate Tially increased since the order prohibit ing the use of straw bedding went into effect
 Though the number of measles cases is large, there is no possibility of the mal- ady becoming epidemic, as the cases are isolated in the infection ward of the field hospital under the charge of Sur geon Page.
 the staff in charge of the field hospital at Camp Merritt, received news yesterday of the confirmation by the Senate of their nominations as brigade surgeons, with rank of major.
 Surgeons Owens and Crosby, with Sur geon White, constitute the board appoint ed to survey all United States transports and report upon their sanitary condition and equipment
 They were called from camp yesterday noon to inspect the City of Para. The sanitary inspection of the different boats of the transport fleet will be rapidly pushed, as the laying in of supplies has already begun, and regiment command CTS propose to begin the slowing aboard of camp equipage to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-11

dera County Chamber of Commerce. together Trustees of Madera School District recently and advocated the erection of brick school building to replace the which was burned down. The board decided to accept the plans submitted by B. c. McDougall of Bakersfield. which call for brick building and can be erected for SS000. Bids will be advertised for.
 RANDOM NOTES.
 The contract for the erection of the J. R. Whitney building. on the northerly line of Mar Ret street, between Mason and Taylor, has been awarded to z. O. Field of San Jose for S13 40.
 An elevator will be constructed in the Pa cific Mutual building the northeast corner or Montgomery and Sacramento streets at cost of s3S50
 A. E. Buckingham has opened a real estate office at 26 Montgomery street.
 The Burnham 6 Marsh Company has re- moved from 62S Market street to 20 Mont gomery. where 1t has leased the ground floor of the building from the Goldstein estate for five years.
 on the north line of Page street 56:3 west or for SSnc0. Hooker S Lent the brokers.
 Work will be commenced the latter part of this week on the erection of a three-story frame building. to contain three fats on Hilbert street. between Taylor and Jones' The owner is John Doeger. The cost of the building Is estimated at s5500.
 Contracts aGgregating nearly s50,00O have been awarded for remodeling the two-story brick factory building owned by J. W. Mackay and J. L. Flood and situated on the north west corner of Seventh and Townsend streets.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-11
THE STOCK MARKET.

There was no change of any consequence in mining stocks.
 The Union Consolidated assessment falls de- linquent in board to-day.
 In local securities Oceanic Steamship de- clined to s61 and Hawaiian Commercial ad- vanced to s23
 The Oakland Gas. Light and Heat Company has declared a regular monthly dividend of % cents per share. payable June 18th.
 The Pacific and Sunset telephone and tele- graph companies will pay their regular month ly dividends on June 18th.
 The Natoma Vineyard Company paid a reg ular monthly dividend of cents per share yes- terday.
 In the Standard Consolidated mine for the week ending June 4th the various upraises. drifts and crosscuts in which explorations are being made all made good progress on the 160. 200 SIS, 3S0, 470 and 5S2 foot levels in the New. Security, Bullion, East, Main, Standard. Sta ton No 10 and Fortuna lodges. There Is little change III the condition of the mine, which continues to look well. The usual amount of ore was stopped from the New, Security Moyle, No 10 Black Mcguire and Fortuna lodges on the several levels. small quantity of high grade is being extracted on the 33e foot level
 Standard Mill statement-ore crushed for the week. 21SA tons; assay value vanner tailings. s6 Il per ton; concentrates produced. tons; assay value. s1os IT. amalgam produced, 7s7% plant No treated 526 tons taiiings for the week. plant No. treated 20 tons tailings.
 STOCK AND BOND EXCHANGE
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-11
LADIES' IRISH FAIR. Meeting Held Last Night and Some Important Business Transacted.

A meeting was held last night at the Occidental Hotel by the ladies and gentle men interested in the Irish Fair that is to take place at Mechanics Pavilion in a few months.
 Arrangements were perfected for taking charge of the booths. Mrs. John Mulher presided. Mayor Phelan put in an appear ance and spoke of the purpose for which the fair will be held.
 It was decided to have special booths of the following character: Irish relics booth, paper booth, where Irish newspapers will be sold; soda ana icecream booths, tea garden, map of Ireland booth, souvenir booth, Sir Walter Raleigh plantation, rocky road to Dublin, art booth, Dewey booth and tile booth.
 The following were appointed on the executive committee: Mrs. c. B. Flanni- gan, chairwoman Mrs. Nellie Sullivan secretary; w. c. Dean, Miss Josie Mol Joy, Mrs. W. B. Hooper, Mrs. J. Con- gales, Mrs. John Petite, Mrs. J. o. shaugnessy, Mrs. J. s. Young, Mrs. Sam uel McFadden.
 On Tuesday night the executive com mittee will meet at the Phelan building in conjunction with the representatives of the various booths.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-11
MCLAUGHLIN AT HOME.
A Royal Reception Rendered the
 Major by His Friends.

It was busy dav for Major Frank Mo- Laughlin at the Republican State Gen. tral Committee rooms yesterday after noon. The major did not arrive in town until o'clock yesterday morning on &C., count of five hours delay of the overland train. There was a contingent of poli- ticians and old friends at the Palace awaiting him even at that late hour and this shortened the majors rest so much that his usual exuberance of fine health gave way yesterday to the physical fa- tigue which follows long and hard trip
 But the reception that Major McLaugh- lin had bestowed upon him when he en- tered the committee rooms did much to restore his customary good spirits. The rooms were decorated with gay colors and garlands and wreaths. The glad dening handshake and good wishes of all his brothers in politics. those who re- ceived appointments and those who hope for some to come, filled the air. The splendid photograph of the major in his light clothes was enwreathed in a cir cle of sweet peas and he was happy.
 Major Mclaughlin did not have much to say about his trip other than that 1t was a private one with a little public business on the side.