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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-07

Lewiston people are now cnjoyinf
the delights Of salt water fishing a
slight expense. Large parties go 1,
Mcrrymeeting bay on the electrics an,
return with big lots ~ fish. after hay
ing passed delightful day al the sea.
shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-07

During the excavation on Washing
ton street. Portland, for the new car
barn of the Portland and Yarmouth
Railroad. curious discovery was
made. This spot is some 80 feet above
Back BAY but a few feet under the
surface a Very large mussel bed was
found. This bed rested beneath a
strata Of gravel and on a bed Of clay.
II shows Conclusively that at some
former period this part of Washington
street laid at the bottom Of the bay.
The latest son of Maine to achieve
distinction in the West is William a.
Storey. recently elected Republican
mayor Of Portland. Oregon. Mr..
Storey was born in Machias 10 years
ago.
Lubec farmers are watching with in
terest an experiment being tried by w.
Il. Mowry Of that town. He has put a
large tract Of swamp land into shape
for cranberry culture, and the vines
are now showing up in first class form.
If the experiment proves successful
others who own swamp lands in that
vicinity, will follow in the same course.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
A SENATOR'S APOLOGY.
Samuel Braunhart Thought He Was
Superior to the Law, but Found
He Was Mistaken

Owing to the fact that Senator Samuel
Braunhart, Port Warden, considered
himself superior to the law, the case of
Robert Minar. Frank Rodgers and w
Harney, charged with cruelty to animals
by Secretary Hoibrook in dragging cattle
on board ship by the horns instead of by
sings, had to be postponed in Judge Gra-
hams court yesterday till tomorrow.
Braunhart is the principal witness for
the prosecution, and wnen the case was
called Bailiff OConnor shouted his name
three times al the door OF the courtroom,
but he failed 10 respond. Another wit
ness explained to the Judge that Braun
hart had told him in the morning to be
sure and be In court otherwise an at
tachment would be issued against him;
but he was beyond that, and as he could
not attend the Judge would not dare is
sue an attachment against him.
This statement not only surprised but
incensed the Judge, and he promptly or
dered an attachment issued against
Braunhart and continued the case till to-
morrow. The attachment was sent to the
harbor police station TO be served, but
Braunhart got wind of 1t and hurried
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
n q RHMERANHEM n HI KaHNREMEE
A BRAIN MAKER.

If one cares for good, sturdy health
with which TO build up a business or
peacefully and happily conduct
household, attention must be paid to
the food. Bad food, or good food poor
Iy cooked, causes dyspepsia, poorly
nourished bodies and general irritation.
People no use Grape Nuts for
breakfast can depend on having the
highest quality Of nourishment, and
that perfectly cooked, for the food is
finished at the factory and goes into
the packages crisp, fully cooked and
ready for instant use with either hot
milk or cream or with cold thick cream
or syrup.
Either form gives a delicious dish
that one Graves morning after morning,
and brain workers notice a distinct
gain in mental power. for the delicate
particles of natural phosphate Of pot
ash taken from the grains unites with
the albumen and goes directly to re-
build brain and nerve centers.
To find the proof in ones own body
is the best argument. Try Grape
Nuts ten days. A good sturdy set of
brains may start you into great
career,
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
TIEDEMANN'S BODY.
It Will Be Exhumed, Coroner Hill
Notwithstanding

Coroner Hill appeared in Judge
Murasky's court yesterday as his own
lawyer to defend himself against the ac-
cusation that he has acted strangely IN
the disposition of the body of the late
William Tiedemann, who died at the Pres
cott House two weeks ago, but the Coro-
ner failed TO clear himself of the charge.
When Judge Murasky called the case he
asked the friends of the dead man to step
TO the bar, whereupon number OF men
who were seated in the court came Tor
ward and stated that they had known the
deceased for some time, in fact number
Of years. These friends wanted to know
whether or not the body had been decent
ly buried, and the Coroner stated that II
had. A Ruef, who represented the Public
Administrator, said that the statement of
the Coroner was doubtless correct, but
still as some of the dead mans friends did
not know whether or not a coffin full of
stones had been buried and the body sold
TO medical college, they wanted the body
eXhufned. The insnuation that a coffin
full Of stones had been buried in place of
the body of the mourned Tiedemann made
Coroner Hill wild, but his anger had no
effect. Judge Murasky suddenly shut the
controversy off by authorizing the friends
of the deceased to apply to the Board of
Health for an order to eXhume the body,
and Undertaken MetZler will bury it as
was first desired by the many friends of
the deceased.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
PRESIDENT 33 YEARS.
D. J. Staples Seventy Fifth Anniver-
sary Celebrated.

David ]. Staples, the president of the
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company of
this city. celebrated the seventy-ffth an
niversary of his birth yesterday. He was
born in 1924 in the old commonwealth of
Massachusetts and has been a resident of
California for fifty years, having been
for two years acting president of the So
ciety of Pioneers.
Mr. Staples was a delegate to the Ma
tional Republican Convention a Chicago
in 1860 which nominated the great Abra-
ham Lincoln, and was later on a port
warden. He has never held any other Of
fee, but has always taken a prominent
part in public affairs Just thirty-three
years ago to-day he was elected to the
presidency Of this time-honored company
and has held the office ever since to the
complete satisfaction of it's stockholders.
Mr.. Staples has had quite a severe. spell
of sickness not long since, but has almost
entirely recovered from it and is daily at
tending to the business of the company.
His inner sanctum was converted early
yesterday morning into veritable bower
of roses by the numerous employees and
eX-employes of the company over which
he has so long presided.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
COULDN'T
STOP DEMOCRATS
BY TELEGRAPH
A Play for Harmony
by Wire.
A MEETING THAT WILL MEET
STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
GATHERS TO-DAY.
But the Heeney Appeal Will Proba-
bly, Go Over Again-Another
A MEETING THAT WILL MEET
STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
GATHERS TO-DAY.
But the Heeney Appeal viii Proba-
bly, Go Over Again-Another
Primary Election
Plan.

The local Democracy awaits with GU
rious interest the meeting to-day of the
executive committee of the State Central
Committee, which has been called by
"Heeney appeal" involving the party le-
gality of the committee of one hundred.
1t does not appear likely that anything
much will be done to-day to disturb the
interesting situation. Ii is a little too
early for drastic measures and most of
the forces at work at this uncertain pc
riod are playing for time. 1t is thought
likely that the executive committee will
not do more than take some perfunctory
action about the $4,000 debt of the State
Central Committee and quietly postpone
the Heeney appeal once more
Mayor Phelan has been making espe-
cially strenuous efforts to secure a put
ting off of the row. He is now in Los
Angeles and is expected back Sunday
Yesterday Colonel Sullivan, his secretary,
saw Chairman Mann and in behalf of
Mr.. Phelan suggested and asked post
stood that later in ne day a telegram
to the same effect came to Mr.. Mann
from Mr.. Phelan, and that Mr.. Mann $
decision was that as the meeting had
The committee might postpone action or
do anything 1t saw 1T to do, Because
reasons 1t is not likely that any impor-
tant action will be taken to-day.
AS the main reason Ind motive for the
awakening of the factIonal row which
matter of appointing delegates under the
new primary law, this question still re
mains a leading one. 1t may be OF great
significance whether delegates TO the mu-
nicipal convention are voted for at large
or by districts or precincts, and about
this question the party powers are spar
ring in an uncertain way.
The latest proposition is a new one put
forward by Max Pepper. This is that
delegations to the municipal convention
shall be elected by primary election pre-
cincts. Mr.. Pepper argues that this plan
is the most truly representative and
brings the convention closest to the peo-
pie 1t will make a Dig difference in the
membership and boss control of the con-
vention whether convention delegates are
elected by precincts, by Assembly district
or by the city at large. This IS in the
jurisdiction of the recognized governing
organization, which is the Committee of
One Hundred and the latitude for maneu-
vering and rowing is evident to those who
the the issue issue viii evidence the great efforts
to secure harmony that is not.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
FOSTER WAS RELEASED.
A New Bond Was Procured and a
Writ of Habeas Corpus Sworn Out.

Fred Foster, charged with having OBJ
tained money from his. partner, P. How
ard. under false pretenses, was released
Yesterday by Judge Lawlor upon a bond
of 10000 being filed, upon which Edward
and John Hackett and William Kent went
as sureties Next Saturday a writ of
habeas corpus, sworn out on behalf of the
accused, will be heard by Judge Lawlor,
Foster is legally held.
When the matter of releasing Foster on
bonds came up bond was presented to
the court signed by the same sureties
that were finally accepted, but the bond
was fatally defective. 1t did not demand
the presence Of the defendant in court at
any time and therefore was worthless
as far as it's face was concerned. Ex-
Assistant District Attorney Joe Dunno ex-
posed this defect and new bond was
drawn up, upon which the accused was
released
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
THE LEAGUE DIsPLEAsED.
1t Passes Resolutions Censuring the
Legislature for Not Electing
Senator

There was warm time at the meeting
of the Continental League, which was
held at Saratoga Hall last night Presi-
dent F. d. Worth presided and there was
large attendance of the members of
the club. The fun commenced when H
s. Linnell, chairman of the finance com
mittee, proposed the following resolution:
Whereas. At the last general election held
in the State Of California, in November 1895
the people Of that State elected to the Legis-
lature gentlemen who We're pledged TO elect
a successor to the Hon. Stephen NJ White then
United States Senator. That having become
displeased with the said Senator they elected
those representing the Republican party. Hav-
ing been in session seventy DAYS they the
representatives, OF the people. failed 10 elect
such successor. Therefore, be II
Resolved That the Continental League IF
the action of said Legislature in not giving
10 the State and to the administration a
United States Senator That II considers those
members of the Legislature who steadfastIy
cision of a party caucus. false to their
trust In considering their own personal desires
TO the obligation they owed their constituents
and the Republican party.
Resolved. That a copy Of these resolutions
be spread upon the minutes and that a copy
be given to each of the daily papers.
After much discussion the resolutions
were adopted. The bylaws of the league
were changed so as TO make the president
and the recording secretary active mem
berS or the executive committee. Twelve
new members were proposed and fifteen
elected After some further routine bust
ness the league adjourned.
Advances made on furniture and pianos, with
49, E..W
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
Oakland once San Francisco Ca

oakland ONCE San Francisco Call,
90S Broadway, May g.
Prior 20 the passing Of sentence on VIII
liam A. Brandes Judge Hall to-day lis
tened patiently to the arguments of At
t0rreys sawyer and Bennett on motion
for a new trial This proved tedious
review. and frequently the court appeared
slightly ANNOYED.
Brandes' attorneys based their clients
right to a new trial upon errors in the
courts instructions. improper conduct Of
the jurors and the prosecution: that there
was no evidence to warrant a verdict of
murder In the second degree, since no
malice had been shown: and that the
photographs made by Z. r. Jackson.
which purported 10 portray the bruises
on the dead girls body, should not have
been admitted
The defense also submitted afidavits of
Attorney Bennett to the effect that Jurors
b. ). Marston, 4. /. Brown, A A. Jonas.
A. J. Long and Philip Sieben had stated
10 him that from the testimony and at the
time Of the verdict they did believe that
Lillian Brandes came to her death by
blows delivered upon her head by W A
Brandcs, but al the time of the delivery
OF these blows they Ghe jurors) did not
believe the defendant had malice or
hatred or OF against Lillian; but that the
ulQWS were delivered without intent 10
kill and that in the cause Of correcting
her defendant had beaten her more than
he intended
These aHdavits Judge Hall ruled in
admissible. saying that the only instance
ll which Verdicts might be thus i'm
peacIeo is in the case of chance verdicts
II had also been claimed by Brandes' at
torleys that there was no evidence TO
show that a deadly weapon had been
used. The court on this point held that
&c had been shown that the girl had been
struck on the head with something pro-
Guciug meningitis. As to the question of
malice, the court said 1t was shown be-
yOud all question Of doubt that the de-
fendaut believed his daughter had stolen
SIS and this created the provoking
cause Of malice. The evidence supports
thought The Introduction of the photo
graphs the court held was merely a
method Of describing objects and was
clearly admissible. In conclusion Judge
Hall denied the motion for a new trial and
commanded Brandes to stand up.
Brandes who had been seated beside
his wife. Eta Brandes, and their little
son. Milton. arose and stepped directly in
front Of the clerks desk and below the
judges bench Judge Hall then briefly
reviewed the facts Of Brandes' case de-
claring that the jury that tried him had
been selected with great care and were
men Of exceptionally high character; that
the case had been carefully presented and
the conduct Of the attorneys for the State
had been fair and humane. In conclusion
Judge Hall said:
Il now remains for me to pronounce the
judgment OF the law. 7 will not worry Won
by detailing the circumstances Of the case
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
MISS JULIA NOY Accepts Most Flattering Offer
From Paris.
From Paris.

LAMEDA 3Niss
H medals Wednesday
"a a
-
followed throughout
OF
California for mandolin player wen he had the choice Of the expert
the Old World
talent musician The young lady graduate of the Columbian
objections of father
Pro o a
a
a
he
ha no be ed to
ed {
intended
leading O. I all Europe
of of
childhood skill
in the musica
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04

Suffice it to say that in my Judgment the
crime was amply proved and the verdict
Of the jury was just, and the circumstances
~ the crime merit the judgment 1 am now
about to pronounce upon you
II IS the judgment OF this court that you,
w A Brandes. for a crime of which you
have been found guilty in this court, be
confined in the States Prison at San Quen-
tin for the term of your natural life. You
are now .remanded to the custody Of the
Sheriff for the execution Of this judgment.
Brandes then raised his right hand and
his innocence in the words
given above, and, walking over to his wife
and son. embraced them and wept wildly.
His case will be appealed to the Supreme
Court and a certificate of probable cause
staying execution of Judgment has been
issued.
The matter Of Eta Brandes, also
charged with the murder of Lillian, was
then brought up on habeas corpus pro-
ceedings, but on motion Of District At
torney Allen she was forthwith dis
charged and given her freedom.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
HE LECTURED ON "THE
AWAKENING OF MEXICO"
SOCIALISTS ADDRESSED BY DA-
VID STARR JORDAN.
He Praised President Diaz and Pro-
phesied a Bright Future for Our
Sister Republic.

Professor David Starr Jordan of Stan
ford University, at Socialist Hall last
evening, gave to the Liberty Branch of
the Propaganda Club for Socialism the
benefit of his personal impressions and
observations of Mexico. Dr. Jordan visit
ed Mexico last winter and spent some lit
tie time in travelling through the country.
When he returned he wrote a lecture upon
ing of Mexico" This lecture he has de-
livered before the student body of the
university over which he preSideS. Last
evening he delivered it before an audience
that fttngly represented the Socialist
Labor party. After he had talked about
an hour he gave series of views of
different scenes in Mexico, which were
exceedingly interesting as well as beau
uful. These scenes were from pictures
that DR.. Jordan took while on his trip,
while others were made from views that
were loaned him.
In substance DR.. Jordan's address was
simply history of Mexico from the earli-
the evolutions that have taken place in
the country, dealing with its various
forms of civilization, religion and natural
developments. Regarding the future of
the country DR.. Jordan said that it was
exceedingly bright. he believes Mexico
to be one of the coming republics and he
gave to President Diaz unstinted praise
for all that he has accomplished. He be-
lieves that our relations with Mexico will
grow stronger with each administration.
He said that at present Mexico is being
peacefully invaded by America, and he
characterized this kind of invasion as the
best and noblest The lecture was eX-
of his remarks DR.. Jordan was warmly
aDplauded
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
LIFE SENTENCE
FOR MURDERER
v, A. BRANDES
Proclaimed His Inno-
CenCe to the Last.
HE GETS THE FULL PENALTY
HIS CASE WILL BE APPEALED
TO THE SUPREME COURT.
Eta Brandes, the Accused Wife, Has
Been Discharged, the Testimony
at Hand Not Warranting
Her Trial.
HE GETS THE FULL PENALTY
HIS CASE WILL BE APPEALED
TO THE SUPREME COURT.

9 W. A. Brandes, convicted
Q by a ury on April l of murder
Q in the second degree for bru-
Q tally beating to death his 49,
g year-old daughter, Lillian, in
@ Berkeley on November 10,
@ 1898, was to-day sentenced by
G Superior Judge Hall to i'm
1 prisonment in San Quentin
G during the term of his natural
G life, being the extreme PEN
q atty.
q With appraised right hand,
q his face ghastly pale and his
q thin lips quivering, the con-
= demned solemnly proclaimed
- his innocence in these words:
= your Honor. I am not guilty
q of this crime. May God strike
g me dead on this spot if I am
Q guilty Of such a crime. am a
Q victim Of circumstantial evil
. dence.'
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04

to the City Hall He saw Judge Gra-
ham and apologiZed to him for not being
in attendance as a witness, and said he
Judge accepted the apology and sent
word to the police to withdraw the at
tachment and save the Senator from the
indignity of being registered on the books
of the City Prison as u recalcitrant wit
ness,
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
Raid ON Hackmen.

Several hackmen were arrested yester-
day by Sergeant German and Corporal
Bowlen. Hack Inspectors. on warrants
charging them with violating the hack
ordinance by not having a number on
their hacks or lamps. The hackmen have
been evading the license tax. and the alb
sence of numbers prevents the police and
others from identifying the hacks.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD,
Via Seusalito Ferry.
- 80 $--~S@ArS - -
Commencing April %, 1889.
IAN ERANCTSHn To Mill,

Commencing April %, lSs9
FROM SAN FRANCISCO TO MILL VALLEY
'1l5, $40. 400, Sis, $500. $3.50 p. m.
EXTRA TRIPS-For Mil Valley and San
Rafael. on Mondays. Wednesdays. Saturdays
and Sundays at 500 and Il op go p T.oo m ga,
a. m; 100, '1:45. $3.50. 400. $50. 6:45 p; m
HOO o, m. does not run to S n Rafl Sundays
$50 .. m. does not run to Mil Nely Sundays.
FROM SAN RAFAEL TO SAN FRANCISCO:
WEEK DAYS-5:25. '6:40. 1855. S:40. 1920
a. m; l2:3O.. 2l5. '3:4O. 4:95. Sis p. m
EXTRA TRIPS on Mondays, Wednesdays
aPd PsduSpHTsyi sa5lESssyi 3. IS Sno SIS SIS? 545, .n4s
T. m; 100. 2:2O. $3.50. '5:15. $500. 700. lO:lJ
y Trains marked c') start from San Quentin.
WEEK DAYs-5:45. $50 7:55, s:55. 1925
a. M; 1895, 2:45, Ass. $40 p. m
EXTRA TRIPS on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Saturdays; ct 100, o,o 1920 p. m ,,.o.
THROUGH TRAINS.
7:00 q. m week days-Cazadero and way sta rs.
500 D. m. Saturdays-Cazadero and way sta ns
Point Reyes and way stations.
500 g. m Sundays-Cazadero and way sta ns-
las p. m. Sundays-Pt- Reyes and way sta Ms
MOUNT TAMALPAIs SCENIC RAILWAY
Leave San Francisco, via Sausalito Ferry.
Commencing SUNDAY, April %. 1883.
WEEK DAYS. $3.50 a: m: and -:45 p.
Extra trip on Monday; wednesday ana d satur-
day at Sis p. m, Returning Same Even
ings, Arriving in s. F. at II 20 p. NJ
SUNDAYS. {. 9. 10 and II g. M End 1;45s 2:Sa
and p. m
Fare 8. F. to Summit and Return. 81 20.
THoS. COOK & SON, Agts.. S21 Market st. |
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04

known violinist. charged with misde,,
meanor embezzlement for obtaining and
pawning a violin from Zeno Mauvais q
CO.. was called in Judge Grahams court
yesterday Egry failed to appear ana the
Judge issued a bench warrant for his ar
rest. Attorney McGregor, who appeared
for Egry, said he was on drunk in San
Jose and would be present in court thls
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04

Paul Egry Missing.
When the case Of Paul Egry, the we'll
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04


s6:OOA Niles San Jose and Way Stations. ."S;40A
1904 Benicis, Suisun and Sacramento. OiAoP
7:OOA Marysville Oroville and Reddng via 80.
7:OOA Elnira. Vaoavilie and Rumsey.... si45P
7;3OA Martinez San Ramon, EaileJo, Nspa,
Calistoga and Santa Rosa......... o;loP
S;OOA Atlantic Express Ogden and East oiAOP
sI3OA San jose Livermore. Stockton,
lone. Sacramento. PlaoerviLs,
MArysvile. Chico, Red Bluh...... 4iIoP
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s'OOA msTslnsd MsIosd and Fresno snS,op IaI5F
0IO0k Fresno, Bakersfield Santa barbara,
Los Angeles, DemiDg El Psso,
1o:OOA vallejo % Msr.inez @ and Way Stations 7i45f
I2;OOM Niles, Livermore, Stockton, sacrs-
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Oop saeTssnto 1ESseTie River .s:oSF
1'O"f Mana CslIssosai @ santa Rosa...... S.ISA
AsOOr Benicia, YacayIlle, Sacramento.
MsrS,viie MSUuisne oro,lIs. is IO:45A
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E5IeOP Pacific Coast Limited. FL Paso,
Fort Worth, Little Rock, st.
Louis Chicago and East. ts'40A
6:sop stockton. Merced, Fresno .......... 1R;I5P
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''0Of 'fI1'1 for Mois1e and FssS''......... s.45p
6.OOp Enropesn Mail. ogden and East. -. 9:45A
.s.eor S:SSF RaiSgaF' Haisa Ne' anu san Iaiss
7iOOP Oregon Express, Sacramento, Marys-
ville Reddiug Portland, Puget
Sound and East .................. 7iASA
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The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04

For particulars OF stage and other connections
inquire at Traffic Managers Office, 81 Market
Ureet. San Franctseo.--
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04
RAILROAD TRAVEL.

SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY.
(PACIFIC sYsrEM.)
Trains leave and are due to arrive aa
SAN FRANCISCO.
(Main Line Foot Of Market Street,
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-04

Advances made on furniture and pianos, with
or without removal. ]. Noonan. 1OI7-102s Mission.