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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22

q SUISUN, Jan. 21.-The prose- q
q cutior is preparing to throw a q
. bombshell into the camp of the .
. defendants in the Wilson muir q
q der case at the preliminary ex- q
Q animation next Tuesday morn q
q ing, and unless all signs fail the q
q effect will be disastrous to the O
q hopes of w. J. Miller and his al =
q legged accomplices. The surprise q
q in store for the suspected trio is q
q in the nature of newly discov- q
. cred witnesses, and the import q
q ance of the testimony they are q
q expected to give can be vaguely q
. surmised from the extraordinary q
o efforts that are being made by q
o the authorities to prevent their q
q names and present Whereabouts q
q becoming public. q
Neither will they vouchsafe any in
formation regarding the testimony
these witnesses are expected to give,
further than to say that there is no
longer the slightest reason to doubt
the guilt of the accused persons. I'm
der Sheriff Robinson, who, in the alb
sence of Sheriff Savage, has been
rounding up witnesses, is highly elated
at the latest developments in the case.
While he, as we'll as all the officers en-
ployed in the case, have persistently
declared they were in possession of suf-
1cient evidence to hold Miller, Mrs.
Dickinson and Mrs. Wilson for trial be-
fore the Superior Court, the alleged
willingness of the Shean girls of Vail
ejo to go on the stand and swear that
they saw Miller at his home in that city
on the night and at the hour the muir
der was committed has caused many
to fear that, whether their testimony
was true or false, it might seriously
prejudice the case in favor of the de-
PENDANTS.
Now all fears on that score have been
set at rest. Two witnesses will be
placed on the stand next Tuesday who
are expected to swear that Miller could
not have been in Vallejo at the time
the Sheans say he was. One of these
witnesses the authorities have been on
the track of for some time past and
have just succeeded in locating. She
is said to have told several intimate
friends that Miller passed her house on
the Suisun road at about Z o'clock on
the evening of the murder, driving a
black horse and heading in the direC-
ton of the Wilson ranch, which is but
few miles away. At the time the young
woman was a resident of COrdelia, but
she removed from that village some
time ago. She has sought to avoid tes-
tifying in court through a natural re-
luctance to being mixed up in the affair
but yesterday she was served with a
subpoena and will be present at the
hearing, prepared to tell all she knows
about the case.
The other witness was not located
until this afternoon. His testimony is
regarded as more important than that
of any person yet mentioned in connec-
ton with the solution of the tragedy
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
For a Fire Alarm System.

REDDING, Jan. 21.-The Redding fire
department has just placed an order for
large new fire bell that will be hung on
lofty tower to be erected on the rail-
road reservation fronting on California
street. The bell will have the latest cleo
trio ringer attachment, and it is pro-
posed to provide in the next tax levy for a
complete fire alarm system.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
Masons Intnll Officers.

SALINAS, Jan. 21-Salinas Lodge No.
204, F. and A. NJ, and Salinas Chapter,
r. A NJ, held joint installation in Ma
sonic Temple. Judge William Wander
hurst, P. G. II. P, acted as installing Of
ficer Afterward a banquet was served.
The Royal Arch Masons installed were:
v D. Black, H. P. ]. A. Webster, K; J.
C. Minor. c.; ]. B. Porter, treasurer; F.
of H; Alex Patterson. P. S.; w. NJ. Van
derhurst, R. A. c.: T. S. Mabel, NJ. of
third v; L. u. Grant. NJ. of second v;
George Lacey, NJ. of first v; A. ]. Abb
bolt, guard.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
DEATH OF A RAILROAD MAN.
Division Superintendent Sandeson
Passes Away at Tulare.

TULARE, Jan. 21.-Frank Sandeson,
roadmaster of the San Joaquin division
of the Southern Pacific Railroad, died
here last night He was we'll known
among the railroad people In this valley.
having been in the service many years
He was a native of Canada, Il years Old
His remains were taken to Oakland to-
night for interment.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
DEPUTY TOURGN0L
REFUSES TO FIGHT

Special Cable to The Call and the New York
Herald Copyrighted, 1899. by James Cor
don, Bennett
PARIS, Jan. 21-M CASTOR Pollonnais,
editor in chief of lie Soir, received a
couple of blows in the face yesterday
from NJ. Tourgnol, Deputy for Haute
Vienne The cause was the rather un-
bridled criticism in the Soir of a recent
speech, and the scene was in the CONVEX
sation room of the Chamber of Deputies
For wonder no duel follows, NJ. Tourg-
mol not only refusing to meet NJ. Pollon-
nais. but he also seems to have used
strong language to the seconds sent him
by the editor If one is to Judge from the
letter they have sent NJ. Polionnais Civ
ing him an account of their reception. NJ
Pollonnnais has. therefore lodged a COM
plant against NJ. Tourgnol, and some in
terest is manifested to see whether his
parliamentary immunity will cover the
assault and battery
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
Recital at Tamalpais Academy.

SAN RAFAEL, Jan. 21.-Members of
the Board of Faculty of the Pacific Coast
Conservatory of Music gave a chamber
recital in the hall of the Tamalpais Mil
itary Academy last evening, at which
the leading lights of local society. The
performers were Homer Tourjee direct
orr. Henry Holmes, Miss Eleanore Jo-
seph, Henri Fairweather. Mrs. A. G. Cole
mann, Miss Alista Shed Langstroth and
Professor l.. D. Ventura.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
Colwell Will Not Plead Guilty.

SAN RAFAEL, Jan. 21.-Next Monday
the famous case of Victor Colwell, under
arrest on a charge of stage robbery, he
having been discovered to be the bandit
who held up the Bolinas stage last Au-
gust. will begin in the Superior Court.
ever intended to plead guilty. His attor-
ney, J. w. Cochrane, is authority for the
statement that Colwell intends to stand
trial.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
NEVADA MEN WHO
WOULD BE SENATOR

CARSON CITY, New, Jan. 21.-The
Senatorial fight Is at standstill No
new charges Of bribery have been
sprung by either side. Newlands char
tered a special train this afternoon and
left for Reno, where he spoke on his
candidacy for the Senatorship. 1t was
first given out that he would run
free train from this city, but the
scheme fell through.
The Republicans have uncorked
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
MORPHY EXTRADITED.
Alleged Forger Will Be Taken Back
to Mexico for Trial.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-The State De-
partment to-day issued a warrant of sur
render for the delivery to the Mexican
Government of Santiago Morphy, the alb
sconding clerk of the Mexican National
Bank of the City of Mexico. Morphy is
accused of having forged a check on the
bank for $4,000
Had Morphy managed to remain in hid
ing in New Orleans for few days longer
he could not have been arrested because
of the approaching expiration of the ex-
tradition between the United States and
Mexico.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
Trichinae in the Pork.

TOMALES, Jan. 21.-County Veterinary
Dr. Nief announces that his microscopic
examination of the pork used on the
Cont ranch reveals trichinae. The eating
of this pork resulted in one death and the
serious illness of several persons.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22

attack of Influenza and received in audi
ence to-day deputation of the Canon of
ST. Jean de la Iron, with the annual of.
fering of two lambs upon the occasion of
the fete of st. Agnes. The wool of these
lambs is used to weave the archbishop's
DalliumS
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22

publieans claim considerable hidden
power, and Flanagan is the most likely
material for them to work with.
The Republican Central Committee
was in session to-day preparing mat
ters in the contest for government.
Mcmillan claims the election through
Irregularities in the voting. Sadler is
confident of his position and has taken
the oath of office The matter will be
aired one week from to-day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22

new candidate-Senator Flanagan Of
Washoe County. He is a man of con-
siderable wealth and unquestionable
ability. Should a deadlock occur he
will be placed in the front rank and an
endeavor made to elect him. The Re-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22

Advances made on furniture and pianos. with
or without removal. J. Noonan, 1Oi7-lo23 Mission.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22

Pope Leo Has Recovered.
ROME,J Jan. 2.-The Pope has complete
ly recovered his health after his slight
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-22
AARON sHAvER's WILL FILED

Bulk of the Old Mans Estate Left to
His Young Widow.
SAN RAFAEL, Jan. A-Attorney H.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27
CASES DISMISSED.

In the interesting motion filed by
Lawyer ]. Henry Meagher, raising the
unique point about the time cases APP
pealed from the lower court, should
be made returnable in the higher,
Judge Napkins has allowed the motion,
and the complaint against Jacob Mu-
loch for liquor keeping Is dismissed.
The point raised was that the case
should have been made returnable the
first Monday in October instead Of the
first Monday in November, by reason
of the particular date on october when
the case first came up. Lawyer Mea-
CHER has gained an Important decision,
which will be received by the Worces-
ter bar with much interest.
A similar point was made in the
case against Edward Walsh of Ok
ford, who was also charged with LID
uor keeping. In this case, default
had been made by the defendant, and
for this reason the motion was over
ruled by Judge Hopkins. A stay of the
execution of the sentence of $50 fine
was granted, pending an appeal to the
supreme court. Sullivan & OConnell
for the defendant.
The remainder Of the session was
devoted to minor motions, and other
matters, the court finally adjourning
sine die at 245 o'clock after a very
short session
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27
COUNSEL FOR WOOD.

Judge Hopkins announced the an
pointment of counsel to defend William
Woods, who is charged with murder in
the first degree, in causing the death
of his wife, Mary Woods, by throwing
a lamp at her The court had pre-
V1ously asked Woods whom he wanted
for his defense, and when he pleaded
not guilty to the Indictment, he mem
toned the names of James F. McGov-
ern and Sullivan & O'Connell. Yester-
day Judge Hopkins said that he could
not appoint the full firm Of Sullivan
q OConnell but with the wish of the
defendant Woods himself would APP
point John Q. Sullivan, Esq, and
Charles M Thayer. The fees of the
counsel are paid by the commonwealth,
and the appointment to the defense in
a murder case is always one of honor.
Judge Hopkins considered the applica-
ton of Mr.. McGovern for appointment
as counsel, as he had defended Woods
in the district court, but Judge Hop
kins desired that the counsel be law
yers of wider experience. As has beef
previously stated in The Spy, the trial
of this murder case will necessitate a
special criminal term at which there
Will be two presiding justices. selected
by Chief Justice Mason. Messrs. Sui
Ivan and Thayer will Immediately be-
gin the preparation of the case, al
though 1t is not probable that there
will be any term called before June.
The appointment of Charles M. Thayer
as associate counsel in the murder case
was a complete surprise to him, and
the first intimation OF the honor which
had been conferred upon him by the
court came from The Spy man, who
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27
CASE MOL PRESSED.

Ex-Councilman Charles H. Els
worth, former member Of the city
government, and a we'll known worker
in republican circles, was before Judge
Hopkins in the superior criminal court
yesterday, charged with cruelty to ami
mails for which he was fined $50 in the
lower court, and from which fine he
appealed to the higher court. Frank
B. Hall appeared in behalf of the de-
PENDANT, and told the court of the
prominent position which the defend
ant had held and Of his general good
reputation. The circumstances as al
legged were that ex-Councilman Ellis
worth left some cattle in suburban
pasture after the snow had fallen, his
defense being that he had been unable
to catch the animals. The complaint
was made in the lower court by the
agent Of the Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals, and before
Judge Utley Ellsworth was fined $50
Lawyer Hall asked that the case be
mol pressed, and as District Attorney
Hoar concurred in the recommends
ton the case was disposed off in that
manner.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27
EMMETT DEAD.
Memorial Services in St.
Johns Church Feb. %.

The memorial service for the dead
members of the Emmett Guards win be
held Feb. %. in St. Johns Church. They
will consist of q solemn high mass Of
requiem, celebrated by Mgr. Thomas
Griffin. assisted by Rev Denis Scannell,
pastor of st. Anne's Church, as dea-
con; Rev. Robert Walsh, pastor of the
Church of the Immaculate Conception,
as sub deacon, Rev. M. #. O'Brien, GU
rate of st. Johns Church, as master of
ceremonies. Rev. D. f. McGilllcuddy
pastor Of st. Stephens, will deliver the
eulogy.
All Catholic societies of Worcester
will be invited to send delegations. The
city government will be invited, and
citizens prominent in the relief work
for soldiers, also officers Of all Worces-
ter militia companies and the line Off
GERS OF the Ninth regiment. Families
and relatives of dead soldiers are espe-
cially invited.
Members of the active company and
honorary corps will be asked to attend
in body. The body of the church will
be reserved, and admission will be ex-
clusively by card, All Catholic priests
of this city will be asked to attend, and
special music will be given by a chorus
of male voices. The male members
of choirs in all Catholic churches Of
this city have been asked to assist, un.
der the direction Of M. w. Handlin.
The service is the first of memoria
nature. and the committee in charge
are exerting every effort to make it {
memorable occasion. Invitations will
be sent out in about 10 days The com
nlittee in charge includes John j. Rior-
dan, w. j. Tansey, p. j. McManus, M
B. Lamb John H. Murphy, William II
Toner and David Goggin.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27
SONS OF SCOTIA.
They Observe the Anniversary of Robert
Blu S Birth.

Worcester Sons of Scotia oelebrat-
ed the 140th anniversary Of the birth of
Robert Burns last night President
David McTaggart presided and Frank
lin hall was nearly Allied with friends
and guests of the order.
The opening remarks were made by
Thomas Kelley, and we're followed by
a varied program Of music and reading.
Among tba numbers rendered was q
pran- 500 by Master Herbert :. race
instrumental quartette, annie Laurie, "
by Misses Bertha Acl1ley, Grace Lau-
dry, Myrtle j. Weo9bsr and Ella Alex
ander; reading by John Horn; song,
"Looh Lonond," by Harry c. Robin
son; song by Miss Parkerj address,
"Reminiscences of Sons of Scotia" by
James Ried, ST., song "Afton Waters, {"
by Prick Quinn; trio, THE Little
Farm" by James Ried Jr., John Grow
ley and Patrick Quinny "Auld Lang
Syne," by company.
During the intermission in the enter
tainment program refreshments were
served, and later in the evening a
short dance was held with music by
Stewards orchestra.
On the committee Of arrangements
were David McTaggart, John Horn,
Hector Ried, John Alexander Lindsay
Somerville and Thomas Kelley.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27
A MENACE TO HEALTH.

The accomplished professor of chem
istiy Of Brown University Of Rhode
Island, DR.. John Howard Appleton, is
Of the opinion that there is great dan
ger in the alum baking powders He
believes that the use OF bread made
with alum powders results In the in
PRODUCTION into the system Of alumni
GUS compounds that produce painful
and serious disturbances OF the digest
I've functions. Accordingly he says,
alum is altogether unsuitable and OBJ
Jectionable as q constituent of baking
powder. Prof. Appleton advocates leg
islation that will prohibit the manu-
facture and sale Of alum baking pow
ders altogether. As this Is perhaps
impracticable, the public must seek
safety from the LANCER, which seems
TO be so prevalent, In using only brands
Of powder that are well known as pure
and reliable, and refusing to buy the
low priced, so-called cheap goods.
The baking powders containing alum
are generally sold at from Is cents 10
30 cents pound, while a pure powder
costs about 45 cents.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27
THE SENATE.

In the Senate, bill was reported to
incorporate the Nonotuck Savings
Bank of Northampton.
A bill to incorporate the trustees of
the French Protestant Church of Low
ell was favorably reported.
Senator Hodgl1ins of Middlesex Of
fered bill to enable the tax commits
sioner to distribute the street railway
taxes of 1898. The bill provides that
each street railway corporation shall
forthwith return to the commissioner
a statement under oath of its treasurer,
giving the length of track operated in
each city or town on the Both of Sep
TENDER. 1897, measuring as single track
the total length of track The credits
and payments to each city and town
shall be made by the treasurer as soon
as practicable after receipt of the GER
tificates of apportionment
Senator HARDWOOD of Middlesex asked
why life annuity of $500 was reported
for Frank L. Garland. Senators Put
nam and George of the committee on
public service Joined in stating that
Garland was blind and almost help
less from injuries received as an affi-
Ger from an unruly prisoner in Con-
cord reformatory The money was TO
enable him to have proper care, and
they thought the commonwealth was
big enough and rich enough to see that
he did not suffer from want. The bill
was engrossed
bill to enable trustees to sell per-
sonal property to change investments
was favorably reported.
The Senate adjourned at 2.30 o'clock.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27
THE LONDON ROBBERY.
Big Bulk OF the Money Stolen Retuvna
To the Sank BY Mall.

London. Jan 26.-The robbery OF over
10000 pounds sterling from PARIS Bank
In this city Monday, which has been
the sensation Of the week, took a dra-
matte turn today, when the chairman
of the bank announced at meeting Of
the shareholders that 10000 pounds ster-
ling in the biggest notes had been re-
turned to the bank by post.
The robbery was a most daring
crime The thief Is supposed to have
walked boldly behind the counter,
where there were over hundred clerks
at work. He opened a drawer, took
parcel of notes and walked out OF the
bank undetected. American thieves
are suspected Of having been concerned
in the robbery, as It Is said several
Americans were noticed lettering re-
Gently about the premises. The police
pounds sterling notes and o., 900 pounds
Most OF these have now been returned,
and the remainder Of the notes are
practically Unacceptable.
The chairman OF the bank also an
nounced that the Bank of England had
promised to pay the amount OF AZ 900
pounds sterling, 10000 OF which had
been returned. The remainder of the
money was in notes Of smaller
amounts. The shareholders greeted this
unexpected announcement with enthu-
siasm. especially as 1t was accompanied
by declaration Of dividend Of 10 per
cent
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27

II do not know just what da5ts they
secured it, but It must have been be-
fore the day they came to Worcester.
The permit was sent to washington
and was returned with the additional
permission to bring back the body OF
Henry Sullivan.
Any one can figure that the 18th day
Of December was nine days after Con-
gresham Fitzgerald secured the per-
NIT and eight days before secretary
Alger informed Senator Hoar that no
more permits would be granted.
The above is the true story, and once
again shows the methods employed by
the paper in question to fill their pa
per with either regular or irregular
news, and will be interesting for Wor-
cester people and the residents OF
Springfield and other cities who have
believed that the citizens committee
and Senator Hoar and Congressman
Gillette were either dllatory or else
were practiced prevarlcators.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27
BANKRUPTCY HEARINGS.

Several hearings in bankruptcy cases
were held before Referee Charles f,
Aldrich yesterday. A meeting Of the
creditors was called in the case Of FL
ner C. johnson, but as none appeared,
the election of a trustee was deferred,
John H. Meagher was chosen trustee
in the case of David c. Cronin, and -four
claims were proved. The trustees
bonds were set at $500.
In the case of Joseph B. Tucker and
Martha F. Tucker, one claim was
proved, and as no creditors We're in at
tendance at the hearing, the election
of a trustee was deferred.
In the case of Clarence e. Steere, the
Main street music dealer, one claim
was proved but in anticipation of an
offer of compromise, the meeting was
adjourned.
An adjourned meeting of the credit
ors of John J. Murphy was held, and
the debtor examined
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27
TRINITY CHURCH SUPPER.

A parish supper was held in the par
Tors of Trinity Church last night, the
attendance and enthusiasm being
greater than ever before. Supper was
served by the Ladies' Society to about
400 guests.
During the evening contribution cards
were distributed among those present
and $2l00 was pledged to meet the
church expenses. This will carry the
work along until April without making
1t necessary to take collections at morn
ing service.
After the supper a literary evening
was had with ]. X. Greene as master
of ceremonies. These three questions
Are we benevolentY Are we social?''
and Have we esprit de CORPSE? were
discussed by A. y. f. Kinney, Rev. O.
W. King, Edmund B. Huey, Miss X. g.
Smith. w. M. Chase and John Legg.
The entertainment was arranged by
the finance committee, consisting OF
John Legg, c. A. King and George G.
Bryant.
There was another false alarm from
the city hall last night The police
call sounded at headquarters, but there
was nothing for the officers to do wher
they arrived.