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The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
DISASTROUS DAY
FOR MOL|NEUX
Numerous TriumphS for
the Prosecution.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, Dec. S.-Several interest
ing points developed to-day in connec-
tion with the trial of Roland B. Molineux
for the murder OF Mrs. Katherine j. Ad-
ans. First there was the capture Of an
important witness for the prosecution.
This was Mamie Mullands, the young
woman who cared for MolineuX's rooms
at Newark. Through a ruse on the part
OF detectives she was induced to cross the
State line from. New Jersey to Suffern,
New York, and when once within the
Jurisdiction of the New \ ork State au-
thorities she was placed under arrest and
brought 10 New York City 1t is said
State and compelled to testify that Mol
ineux was accustomed to use the now
famous blue paper surmounted by three
interlaced crescents.
This same paper made its appearance
in the case later in the day, when George
William Hall OF Moodus. Conn, was
called 10 testify concerning letter
which fell into the possession of his en-
ployer. Professor Fowler. The witness
said that James Burns Of Detroit, Mich,
sold a great many letters TO Professor
Fowler. who dealt in medical remedies;
that the signature Roland B. MolineuX''
was noticed, and the New York authori-
ties were notified OF the find.
The defense admitted the identity of
this letter as having been written by
the defendant. This is considered an i'm
portant point owing TO the fact that ii
was written upon blue paper. with the
crescents, and the defense has acknowl
edged the writing of II.
The legal battles to-day ranged around
the question of expert testimony and
the admssibility of handwriting when
mot disputed" Attorney Weeks fought
bravely for his client but in the end the
prosecution triumphed, the Recorder say
Ing that the court would be forced to
consider the exhibits as being in the
handwriting of the defendant unless the
testimony of the witness, Expert Kins-
ley, should be impeached or contradcted
by the defense in some manner. 1T
seemed to be a day Of victories for the
prosecution, for the specimens of hand
writing written by Molineux before his
arrest and at the time Cornish was under
suspicion were admitted was also the
diagnosis of n blank of a patent medicine
concern with the blanks filled out in
handwriting, said to be the same as that
of the other letters in evidence and signed
"H. c. Barnet" In the face OF strenuous
objections Expert Kinsley was permitted
to testify that in his opinion Molineux
wrote the address on the poison package
sent to Harry Cornish.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
TAYLOR WINS
IN KENTUCKY
Findings of the Board
of Elections.
speelal plspateh % The can.

FRANKFORT. Ky, Dec. S-The State
Board OF Elections tonight gave out its
Official findings that W. S. Taylor. FOR
Governor. and the rest OF the Republican
ticket have been elected on the face OF the
returns. Commissioners Ellis and Pryor
signed the majority report. in which they
held that as a Board OF Canvassers they
had no right TO go behind the returns OF
the County Boards; that their duties were
purely ministerial as canvassers. and that
the face OF the returns as received by
them from the counties showed the cleo
tion OF the Republican State ticket. Ac-
cordingly, the report says certincates OF
election were ordered 20 be issued TO each
candidate thereon. Commissioner Poyntz
presents a minority report. which he
closes by saying:
Il am unwilling 10 certify fraud and TO
turn Kentucky over 70 the control OF the
bayonet, Gatling gun and fraudulent tis-
sue ballots"
Extensive preparations arC being made
10 inaugurate Taylor next Tuesday.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09

urer. Mrs. Cora Merritt: conductor. Mrs.
Maud Sheehan; guard. Mrs. Waltz: chap
ialn, Mrs. Nellie Eggleston; delegates
Mrs. M. h. Coleman, Mrs. Louise Smith
ana Mrs. Matilda Gering; aIternates-
MIS-. Tllie Coleman, Mrs. Demerest and
Mrs. Atkinson.
The new officers Of Oakland CHAPTER.
order Of Eastern Star, were installed iast
evening by Or. r. w Meek and Mrs
Lillian Warner as follows: Allie F.
mite, worthy matrOn; John F. Towle
worthy patron; Laura /. Leber. associate
matroni Venice +. Cushing secretary:
Annie l.. Shaw. treasurer; Ada r. Cock
eiton, conduCtress; Amy j. Clark mar
shal; Mabel T.. Ransom, Adah; Hattie s.
fTlce Ruth; Maud \. w. Foster. Esther:
Sharlotte X. Towle, Martha: Ellen r.
LauS inland, Electa; Caroline F. Emery.
Marder; Priscilla j. Dakes. sentinel
Emily h. Poulter. organist X. W. Meek
chaplain. Mrs. Amy j. Clark, the retir-
ing matron,f was presented with a past
matrons jewel by Past Grand Marshal
Mrs Warner in behalf of the chapter.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
SHENANDOAH" IS
A PERVERT PLAY

TIME appeal of patriotism will in
sure full houses for Shenandoah"
for long time TO come, though
there is something more 10 the play
than the mere tumult OF wars
alarms. There have been war dramas
without number, but they have all proved
ephemeral but this, which fact is un-
questionably due to the clever crafts
manship Of it's author. Bronson Howard.
His construction is eminently skillful.
and IL there be fault to find IL Is upOn the
score that his ability should be perverted
TO dramatic ideals that are not of the
highest.
Shenandoah" is a play for the people
ana as such IL IS masterpiece. 1t makes
no demand upon ones intellectual facul-
ties, but is offered rather as an enter
tainment that is sure to entertain. Its
nterate merit undoubtedly contributes 20
this end. but IL seems pity that the ert
OF the playwright should be so enbar-
rassed by tawdry clap-trap, cheap senti
ment and circus effects. But as IL is. t
iEs-love. loyalty; cannons. musketry.
horses and all. Alas. however. 1t is de-
ficient, too, in historical accuracy and IL
has (more's the PITY In common with
those purveyors Of error, school histories
a pernicious effect upon the uninquiring
mind.
The motif of the play is OF course Sher-
idan's famous. ride, that ride which Is a
heritage. to American patriotism, but
which, in spite OF poet and playwright
never really took place. But nv censor,
ship Is not OF historians, but rather OF
actors, which. were i 10 exercise IL with
regard to the present production OF She
nandoah,' would give me work a plenty
Mr.. Cooper acting of Captain Heartsease
Is not without merit. though perhaps too
much OF caricature, and Otis Tanner as
Sergeant Barkett is unobjectionable. The
rest, however, are scattered throughout
the wide expense Of mediocrity though
with the single exception OF Caroline
Franklin as Mrs. Haverill they are not
unforgfvingly bad.
The dialogue is bright and the scenic
effects well contrived There Is overmuch
OF the battle scene. which becomes weari-
some and one does not readily forget or
forgive the fumes. thereof. But "Shenan-
doah" draws and "Shenandoah'' enter
talns, so truce 10 criticism and
"Hurrah for the red. white and bluer'
PORTER GARNETT.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
ROBERTS IS HEARD.
Appears Before the Special Commit
tee of the House.

WASHINGTON. Dec. S-The commit
tee which is to inquire into the status Of
Mr.. Roberts OF Utah held a protracted ses-
sion behind closed doors to-day During
the early hours of the meeting Roberts
was present and made a statement as TO
MS general wishes in connection with the
inquiry. He said he was especially de-
sirous OF having the committee first go
into his prima facie right to a seat after
ward taking up the general merits OF the
subject. He said he favored open ses-
sions. He had indicated also that ne de-
slred 10 present testimony relative to the
were prepared
Roberts then retired and the committee
continued In private session No an
nouncement was made except that Chair
man Taylor of Ohio said the work wa
progressing satisfactorily and smoothly
IL is understood that some Question ex-
lsts as to whether Roberts shall be treat
ed as contesting member or be asked 10
plead as In trial. and the committees
probably will hear him further hnfore
reaching conclusion.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
COMMANDER HOWELL
STRICKEN BY APOPLEXY
was Chief Engineer Of the Maine
When That Vessel Was Blown
Up at Havana

NEW YORK, Dec. 9-Commander
Charies l. Howell, chief engineer of the
United States battleship Maine when that
sessei was blown up in Havana harbor.
Is dead at his home in this CITY. He died
from an apoplectic stroke. He was 80
years Old and was born in Goshen. N. Y.
. towel was graduated from the United
states Naval Academy in June. 1865
Iourth IN his class. His appointment as an
assistant engineer dates from August
IsIO, ana In 1876 he was raised to the grade
oL passed assistant. He was promoted TO
the rank of chief engineer in 1893.
ne served on the Maine from 1895 until
the loss OF the battleship. He was then
transIerred TO the Newark and later was
ihaSy-yard. He was made a commanier
Soinmander Howell was sitting at q Ia
Jenkins at the time of the blowing up OF
me Maine. That was the last he saw of
the wreck III
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
ADMITTED To
e REEDS CHILD
Identity of Mysterious
Legatee Known.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SAN RAFAEL, Dec. S.-Justo Vidal, the
executor OF the estate Of John ]. Reed
tacltly admitted to-day that the slx-year-
old girl named in the will Of deceased is
Reeds own child and the name of the
mother is Frances Laurence. According
to both Vidal and an intimate friend Of
the deceased. who is a resident of this
city. the woman is of American ancestry
not Spanish. and for a while lived with
Mrs. Carmelita Boyle of Mill Valley, who
was Reeds half-sister. 1t was at the
house of Mrs. Boyle, according to these
two. that the little girl was born.
Vidal's Whereabouts was ascertained
only at a late hour tonight. and he was
in a churlish humor at being questioned
and said he did not know where either
the child or her mother could be found.
but expected to learn all about 1t in a
few days.
The will was filed to-day for probate,
and the publication Of its contents has set
Dame Grundy's tongue wagging at furi-
Gus rate.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09

a T APA. Dec. 8-ENpert testimony
IN ordained the continued incarcera-
vi tion OF Hugh Buchanan g. the
Napa Insane Asylum. prevented
- him from being tried for murder
AZ Marysville and gave Dr. 4. NJ Card
ncr the vindication he sought from the
charge Of corrupt conspiracy made by
Hugh Buchanan. II was this class OF tes-
timony that Influenced the decision OF
Judge Jones to-day when ne remandod
buchanan 10 the custody OF the asylum
authorities. While the result of the ha-
bcas corpus proceedings was heavy dis
appointment 10 the petitioner. he took il
with a resignation that would have be-
come d philosopher OF old. But he is still
fun Of hope and fight. his last words as
he left the courthouse 10 be conveyed
back 10 the asylum being: Right and
justice. / know. Will yet prevail" After
the decision had been rendered District
Attorney Bell. who had been acting for
buchanan. assured him that he would be
free OF the asylum walls within ninety
days AZ the furthest, and this confident
assurance assisted 10 buoy him
Up. IL Is the intention OF Bell to ap-
ply In person for a writ of habeas cor
pus IN behalf Of Buchanan TO the Su-
preme Court on Monday or Tuesday next
After ~. II. Martin had been put on
the stand In behalf OF Dr. Gardner and
lr. DoZier had been recalled for Bu-
chauan. the latter again went on as an
exhibit. Being under the ban OF insanity
the oath usually administered to wit
nesses was not eXacted. He explained
many Of his alleged insane acts by stat
ing that he hal been on prolonged sprces
al the time the acts were committed. In
conclusion he said.
u know my position In this matter.
and that / am only an exhibit, but /
want 20 say that everything ] have said
is The truth, the whole truth and nothing
but the truth. just as II the clerk Of the
court had administered the oath and l
had kissed the holy book.
This closed the taKing Of testimoney
and the case was submitted without argu-
ment Judge Jones then made the follow
ing remarks:
81 supp lsed that counsel would probably
present The facts 81 the matter and state
what they considered was proven In the
case As they do not desire 10 do SO, l
am not quite certain that ] desire at this
tine TO pronounce judgment but / do
desire 20 state that the testimony offered
on the part Of the petitioner Is that Of DIR.
Dozier. the only expert In the case on the
part Of the petitioner, and eleven other
witnesses who have testified as 10 the
condition and acts Of the petitioner in the
asylum Dr Dozier and those witnesses
all testified they had seen nothing in the
actions OF the petitioner that would In
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
CHIEF OF PRESS BUREAU.
Willis ]. Abbott to Dish Up Demo
cratic Literature

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Dec. SIT was an
nounced here to-day that Willis j. Alb
nott, well known in newspaper circles
throughout the United States. has been
selected 10 take charge of the press bu-
reau OF the National Democratic Comm Z
tee. Mr. Abbott was I'm Kansas CITY and
departed for the East tonight in the com
pany OF J. @. Johnson, Democratic Ma
Is SAID the management OF the bureau.
which is temporarily in charge OF sam
B. Cook, secretary OF the National Com
mlttee, VIII be turned over 10 Mr.. Alb
bott at an early day. Mr. Abbott ia n
personal friend OF Mr.. Bryan, has been
identified with the Tammany organization
IN New York and has held responsible ed
york. Chicago and Kansas City.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
MINERS GO HUNGRY.
Eating House of Mountain Copper
Company Destroyed.

KESWICK. Dec. s-Four hundred en-
ployes OF the smelter OF the Mountain
Copper Company were this morning hunt
ing for a place 10 eat breakfast and at
least a hundred went 20 work without any
breakfast at all. The company's boarding
house was completely destroyed by fire al
midnight together with the stoves and
the bakery.
IL was a large twO-story frame building
used exclusively for boarding. The loss
IS 5000 on the building and $500 on the con-
tents, all insured. The origin OF the fire IS
unknown. There are plenty OF hotels and
boarding houses uptown, a quarter OF a
mile from the smelter, where the men will
be able TO secure shelter until the com
pany can provide new quarters. II will
rebuild at once.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
Alameda News Notes

ALAMEDA. Dec. S.-The Alameda High
school football team and the team from
the LICK School in San Francisco will
meet on the gridiTon tomorrow TO try TO
settle the question Of superiority A few
weeks ago the same teams played a tie
game, neither side scoring. The game to-
morrow promises TO be a stubborniy
fought one
-. 'Dempsey's Luck" a comedy drama I'm
OF high school students at Armorv TI,Ii
tomorrow evening. The proceeds OF the
performance Will be used In providing
christmas cheer for Alameda's deserving
poor.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
Ladies' Elect New Officers

OAKLAND. Dec. s.-The following off,
GERS have been elected by the ladies OF
Appomattox Relief Corps for the ensuing
year: President. Mrs. NJ. E. Horr; senior
vice, Mrs. Hitchcock; junior vice, Mrs.
Annie Goodwin; treasurer. Mrs. Frank
Ellington: conductor. Mrs Addie Walk
er; guard, Mrs. Stevens; chaplain. Mrs.
Charles wilkins; delegates. Mrs Addie
Walker and Mrs. Abbie Weeks: alter
mates. Mrs. Winnie Leek and Mrs. Eby.
Lyon Relief Corps has elected the fol-
lowing officers: President, Mrs. Mary
f. Wells; senior vice. Mrs. Tillie Cole
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
To Protect orchardists.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. Sowing IN the
possible infection of fruit orchards by the
importation from other States or foreign
countries of fruit or trees infected with
worms. scale or other parasites, the AS
ISOLATION Of Horticultural Commits
sioners OF Southern California has pre-
pared the draft Of bill which is TO be
submitted TO Congress and which horti-
culturists generally hope will speedily be-
come law. 1t Is TO establish national
stock Of all kinds imported from foreigT,
countries and contains other provisions
OF similar nature TO operate as an inter.
state law against pests ana diseases
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
Demand for Lafayette Dollars.

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-The Secretary
of the Treasury to-day ordered the pur-
chase Of silver bullion for the special
mintage Of the 5000 Lafayette souvenir
dollars, and arrangement are making to
mint them. 1t is almost certain the coins
will be delivered to subscribers before
Christmas. Secretary Thompson OF the
Lafayette memorial commission to-day re-
ceived official advices from President Nc
Kinley OF his agreement to present the
first coin struck TO President Loubet Of
France. Subscriptions for coins at 50 each
are being received at the American Trust
and Savings Bank OF Chicago, sent as a
rule through local banks.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
Arrested for Murder.

SAN JOSE, Dec. S.-Ah Ying, a member
Of the Hip Sing Tong. was arrested to-
night by Sheriff Langford for the murder
of YIN Tuey on November l6 In Sixth
street, Chinatown. AT that date five Chi
nese attempted the assassination of
another man and killed Vim Tuey. The
murder was the outcome of factional
war between the Wong family and the
Hip Sing Tong. Ying was captured at the
Hip Sing Tong clubhouse.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
Maccabees' New Officers.

ALAMEDA. Dec. S.-Alameda Tent No.
32, Knights of the Maccabees, has elected
the following officers: Commander, A. la
Jeunesse; lieutenant commander. ]. b.
Tate; record keeper, F. Pritchard; fin-
ance keeper. II. r. Rissman: chaplain.
r. Greathouse; sergeant. T. b. Key; mas
ter-at-arms, j. F. Casey: first NJ of c..
F. ]. Philips second NJ of G., ]. n. Thor
son; sentinel, G. w. Sparkle; picket, A. G.
Smith.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
FUTURE LEoNID DISPLAYS.
Prediction Advanced on the Strength
of Balloon Observations.

Special Cable 20 The Call and the New Yorl,
Bennett O-
PARIS, Dec. S-M. de Fonville. aero
naut and astronomer. said to the Figaro:
Balloon observations OF the recent an
pearance OF Leonids have solved the prob
that the phenomena would only occur IN
the future with mediocre display OF the
famous November swarm Introduced in
the solar system by chance and then
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
Mrs. Fiel's Death

OAKLAND, Dec. s.-AccldentaI death
was the verdict brought in by the Coro-
ner jury at the inquest Tonight OF Mrs
Gertrude Ftel. who fell from the third
story OF the house ut 517 Eleventh street
last night. No new facts were adduced
AT the inquest Deceased was aged Is
years, and the remains will be shipped 10
Folsom for burial, where her mother, Mrs.
Sartain, resides
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
st. Louis Wants the Convention.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. S.-A delegation Of
prominent St Louis citizens have been Sc
lected to 90 TO Washington next week IN
an endeavor To secure the next national
Republican convention. The Coliseum
which will seat about 10000 persons. will
be rendered for the use OF the Convention
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09

ana sustained very serious injuries. His
left arm VIII be amputated and he is in
ternally Injured. He was robbed as he
lay unconscious by the track, and IL Is
presumed he was pushed from the train
by some one who intended TO rob him.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
Samonns Indifferent.

AUCKLAND. -. T.. Dec. S-Advices re-
ceived here from Apia. Samoa. dated No
vember D. say that the news OF the Ger
man annexation OF the islands as a result
OF the Samoan agreement was received by
the natives with apparent indifference.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
Pleads Not Guilty

SUISUN, Dec. s.-Laura Gillian has been
arraigned in the Superior Court on
charge of having murdered John Flood in
Vallejo. Defendant pleaded not guilty
and her trial will take place next jan
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
Nominations at Stanford.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Dec. s.
The Associated Students at Stanford met
this afternoon and nominated candidates
for football manager and editor in chief
of the Daily Palo Alto. For the former
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
EEL Frnrn q Train

LOS ANGELES. Dec. &-John Near
thur OF Des Moines. Iowa, fell from the
platform OF the inbound Santa Fe over
land as IL was entering the city to-day
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
Passing of a Pioneer.

LOOMS, Dec. S-Joseph Turner. a
pioneer of Placer County. died here to-
DAY. aged IS years. He had resided in the
lower par part or Placer County continuously
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09

once j. b. Gildersleeve '02 was the onIv
nominee, while r G Victor IN ,nd piy .iiy
Tow ADAMS 90 were nominated for the
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
Storey Wins.
PORTLAND

PORTLAND. Dec. S.-Judre Fras,er
has decided that William A. storey ues
iSegaliy S.y elected Mayor of Portland by the
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09

4 who
the city Of Albany native Oregonian graduate
II @ o Of the
families Willamette
n
a He is
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09

APA, Dec. S-EXpert testimony
ordained the continued incarcera-
tion Of Hugh Buchanan b. the
Napa Insane Asylum. prevented
him frnm halnr fr.Laa fnr. r1nlr.lar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-09
PENNSYLVANIA.

Philadelphia. Nov. S.-Complete returns
from 90 of the "a counties in the state and
including Philadelphia. with carefully re
vised estimates from the seven missing
countless show plurality of 1O?i5 for
Barnett, Rep. for state treasurer, over
Greasy Dem. The plurality for Brown.
Rep. for supreme court judge. will eX
coed that of Barnett by probably 10000.
Philadelphia. Nov. SIN this city the
total vote cast was 152. 333. The regiStra
tim was 2lS.354.
The contest on the state ticket was over
the office of state treasurer, and Col
James 4. Barnett. Republican. has 69.5tl
plurality over his Democratic opponent
William T. Greasy, the vote resulting:
Barnett. 1l0.07S; Greasy. 40, 525; Caldwell
Pro, 1880; Watkins. Pop, 200. J. Hay
Brown, Rep, a candidate for the supreme
court, had 90,S14 plurality over Mestrezat
Dem. but both were elected, as there are
two vacancies in that body. For state
superior court, Mitchell. Rep. mad 81, IS
indicate that as a result of the attack OF
Barnett's military record he was Gu
about 10000 votes in this city.
The proposition to authorize loan o
water supply was overwhelmingly car
ried, the vote in favor of it being ll451g
and against it, 24,12l