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The San Francisco call., 1899-07-22
HIS ABDOMEN
WITH A SMALL KNIFE
PETER JIURAN, A COOK, AT
TEMPTS SUICIDE.
Having Been Accused of Theft, He
Preferred Death to a Life At
tended by Disgrace.

Peter Jiuran, a cook. attempted suicide
fn the Fairweather chophouse, 242 East
street. yesterday morning by ripping his
abdomen with a pocket-knife. He was
discovered in a pTeCarious condition SIX
hours after he committed the act and
taken 10 the Harbor Receiving Hospital,
where his wounds were pronounced prob
ably fatal by DR.. Morrison Jiuran made
the attempt upon his life for the reason
that he had been accused of stealing by
Frank Loretovich, the proprietor Of the
chophouse-
Jiuran has been employed on East street
for about fifteen days. During this time
his employer took 4 vacation and left the
cook in charge OF the place W hen ne
returned some trouble over the receipts
of the house occurred, in which JluTan
was accused of theft. Thursday night the
latter retired to his room after having
Chatted pleasantly with his trlendS dur
ing the evening and said nothing which
would indicate that he contemplated sui
eide. He was absent from his work yes
terday morning and during the afternoon
was discovered in room In the house
with four ugly wounds in MS abdomen
The physicians at the HarbOr Hospital
discovered that the man used penknlte
with q blade about an inch and halr
in length in his attempt to end his life
He made four ugly incised wounds across
his body, none Of which penetrated the
inteStines. From the condition of the
wounds it Is supposed that he used the
knife about clock in the morning and
must have suffered for six hours.
Jiuran has been in San Francisco for
the past nineteen years. He is well known
as a cook about town. Last night he re
covered sufficiently to make q statement,
in which he said that the charge of dis
honesty preferred against him by his en-
.ployer and the fear of its subsequent dam
age to his reputation caused him TO com
init The deed. He claims that he mas al
ways been honest and denies the charge
of Loretovich. He is about 50 years Of
age and is believed to be mentally de-
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-22
WILL OF THE LATE
CAPTAIN GOODALL
HIS ENTIRE ESTATE DEVISED TO
IMMEDIATE RELATIVES.
Property in Menlo Park All Goes to
His Children-Georg c. Perkins
and Edwin and C. M. Goodall
Present the Testament.

The will of the late Captain Charles
Goodall. who died in DraycOtt, county of
Sonersetshire, England, on July 13, was
presented for probate yesterday by George
c. Perkins Edwin Goodau and c. NJ,
Goodau. The deceased first demands that
all his honest debts be paid. Next he de-
his five children. as follows: A lot at the
northwest corner of Oak Grove avenue
10 Samuel c. GoOdalI; q lot at the corner
Of Hopkins fence TO Charles NJ. Goodall;
q lot al the corner of Laurel street and
Glenwood avenue to Serena T. Goodall:
q lot on the northwest line of Glenwood
ner Of Laurel street to Flora a. Blond l.;
a lot adjoining the last mentioned prop
erty, Of 324 feet front, to Harry Walter
GOOdal.
other requests are as follows: To Caro-
line GOOdali deCedeutS widow, the home
Pierce street, between Fulton and Nc
Allister, and other minor real estate hold
ings. To Charles Minor GOodall, son, a
lot at Market and Oak streets, to Harry
W. GOodan son. a lot on MCAllister
street: to Samuel GOOdall. an uncle, 5000
per anpum during his lifetime; TO J. H.
and l.. T. Cooper. nepheWS, $1,000 each;
rest and residue of the estate is devised
in equal shares 70 the widow and children
Of the testator.
A codicil attached to the will, dated Oc-
tuber 80, 1897. sets forth that the teStator
desires TO leave his son. Edward GOodall
and $4,000 "beause he cannot refcrm from
the liquor habit" This COdiCil deprives
Edward Of a share in the residue as first
provided.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-22
MISSING COMPLAINT
FOR A MISSING MAN
"BRICK'' MCPHERSON MAY HAVE
MADE HYPNOTIC PASSES.
Suspicion Grows That the Police
Courts Have Been Used to Give
Color to a Contemplated
Swindle.

The hypnotic influence the notorious
Brick" Mcpherson is supposed to have
exercised over 50 many San Franciscans
with money seems to be potent in the To-
cal police courts. At any rate. the COM
plaint the ruddy Brick" swore to last
Wednesday in Judge Treadwel's court,
charging one Thomas r. Davis with the
embezzlement of 800 ,000 has disappeared
from the archives.
Clerk McQuade declares that he never
saw it and knows nothing about it. The
Judge knows nothing about it, and Car
penter says he handed it to Clerk Nc
Quade.
Prosecuting Attorney Carpenter drew up
the complaint at the request of Attorney
Harvey Brown, but says that he knew
nothing of the particulars; as Brown as
sured him that everything was all right
he did not trouble himself.
Judge Treadwell says that Carpenter
presented the complaint to him and he
signed it. He saw Mcpherson at Carpen-
ters elbow, and remarked: It's a
strange thing TO see you in the role Of
prosecutor" Having faith in Carpenter,
he did not ask for particulars.
The Davis wanted appears to be as
evanescent as the complaint, and the sus-
picon is deepening that he. is an astral
body projected into the scene by few
swift passes from Brick in furtherance
OF a scheme to make some people believe
that he looks like money"
There the celebrated case rests.
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Drowned in Russian River.

A young man named Richard Scanlon
was drowned yesterday at Mesa Grande,
about two miles south of Duncan NILS.
He was bathing in Russian River with
scme friends and dived from spring
board when he disappeared. His friends
tried to attract the attention of boat
man named Frederick Day, but the latter
thought the young men were Joking ana
for some time paid no attention. When
at last he discovered the truth Day, VINO
resides at 1912 Devisadero street in this
CITY. stripped and dived for the body. but
unsuccessfully. 1t was later recovered
by man named Sheridan half mile be-
low ScanlOn was employed in the Paci-
fic Sheet Metal Works in this city AID
was % wears Of age.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-22
THIRTY sixth DISTRICT.
BOsSiSm Repudiated by Enthusiastic
Members.

1t was anti-Crmmins from start to FIN
ish in the Thirty-sixth. The big hall at
the corner of Twenty-eighth and Church
streets was crowded with solid voters of
the district, who were there to insist that
the yoke of boss rule be thrown off and
they be allowed to do as they pleased at
the coming convention. Matters culmi-
mated in the adoption of a resolution call
ing upon three Crimmins members repre-
senting the district on the County Cen
trail Committee to. resign. They were
John Mccarthy, A. Davidson and A. b.
Mahoney Members of the County Com
mttee now occupying positions in the
CITY Hall cannot serve us honestly nor
consclentiously, said the resolution, and
when it came to vote there was little
in the way of opposition to it.
Honest" Frank French, a solid citizen
of the district was elected president ana
James Nagle secretary. Both were elect
ed by acclamation. President French was
empowered to appoint an enrolling COM
mttee, and he announced the following
names: Thomas W. Dennis. f.. J. Gray,
John Conway, George Hughes and q
Davis.
". J. Guilfoyle, ]. G., Conway, A; Duffy
and f. ID. Ber1 spoke eloquentiy for
party harmony and district independence.
They also euOgized their president, and
were apDIauded to the echo.
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THIRTY-FOURTH DISTRICT.
Solid Citizens Speak Strongly for
Purity and Harmony.

It was solid citizens meeting in the
Thirty-fourth District. The club was
called to order in Turn Verein Han on
Eighteenth street, between Valencia ana
Guerrero. by George \. Rutz, and there
were go members enrolled. The utmost
harmony prevailed throughout the meet
ing.
George A Rutz was elected president,
Percy Beamish vice president, William
w. eastman secretary and Senator FRANK
Rurnette treasurer. J. r. Kirby, d. Nc,
Carthy. John German, Harry BeaSley y ana no
enrolling committee and +. W. Eustce,
d. J. Kelly. Fred Frank. George Bur
nette and r. b. Mcclellan committee
on bylaws The president was empoWl
cred to appoint an executive committee OF
twenty-five members.
A resolution was adopted unanimously
indOrsiug the County Central Committee
and Senator Burnette, President Rutz and md
Treasurer |. J. Truman spoke eloquently
for harmony in the party and a strong
pull for victory at. the polls.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-22
PHELAN WAS THE THEME.
FOrtfeth District Democratic
Club Meeting at Point
lObOS

The Fortieth District Democratic Club
met with civic fervOr last night on the
corner of Point Lobos and Masonic av-
enues. James D. Phelan and local Dem
ocracy were the songs the orators Of the
evening sang.
President Bernard Bienenfeld of the
district club opened the meeting. J. J.
Harrison, chairman Of the meeting, was
introduced. He spoke in an Introductory
way Of the purposes of the assemblage
and called upon Morris Y. Samuels. the
attorney. for a few remarks on Phelan
and the demands of the time on all good
Democrats. 1t Will be a hard fight.
said Samuels, and every man should take
off his coat with Willingness 10 work for
James D. Phelau, decency and Democ-
racy'
The speech of the evening was made by
A. c. Sweigart, who consumed an hour
in eulogistic phrases to describe the civic
virtues Of the Mayor. He roasted and
grilled Buckley and his henchmen and
prayed for a general election of all good
Democrats
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-22
THIRTY EIGHTH DISTRICT.
There Was a Good Attendance but
No Very Marked Features.

There were about 140 people at the open
ing Of the roll of the Thirty-eighth Dis
trict in the Wigwam on Golden Gate ave-
nue., near Laguna street. About two
thirds of this number placed their names
r. w. Roberts called the meeting to order
and stated the objects of the call. He
had something to say of pure politics and
the glory of the Republican party. With
|. b. Dalziel. and as secretary a. NJ. Cur
rie. The enrolling committee named by
him were J. c. Bourbin. +. w. Thompson,
J. Hayes. Al Bertie and William Carmar-
~: sergeant-at-arms, Sol Shipper. The
temporary officers were made permanent.
The new chairman considered 1t neces-
and he named as such c. G. Morris. /.
Schwartz. ]. Calman, A. W. Liechti and
Gus Casner. The meeting was very quiet.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-22
TWENTY EIGHTH DISTRICT.
Enthusiastic Meeting Held at Second
and Folsom Streets.

The club of the Twenty eighth Assem-
bly, District was permanently organized in
the hall of Company II. League of the
Cross Cadets. at Second and Folsom
streets last night. The following officers
were elected: Joseph S. Spear, president;
\. ! Farren. secretary: enrolment com
rnittee. S. J. Bridgewood, Peter Quinn
James Heeney, Charles r. FRANKLIN and
Henry Loyen The officers were all elect
ed without opposition, and after the gen
eral ballot had been cast the roll was
opened to all who wished 10 sign. Inc
enrolment committee will make its head
quarters at 126 Second street for the next
five days to accommodate all those who
wish to sign the roll The meeting was
we'll attended and considerable enthu-
SiaSm was manifested.
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THIRTY FIFTH DISTRICT.
Independent Republicans Combine for
HarmOny'S Sake.

The Thirty-iffth District Club enrolled
fully as many members as did the Thirty
fourth and the good feeling displayed au-
gurs well for the success of the party in
that district. One of the first announce
ments of the evening was that the thirty
fifth District Republican Club No. l, an
independent organization, desired to come
into the new organization as a body and
it was said that other Of the clubs OF the
district would follow suit within the next
few days. -,
The meeting. which was held in the hall
at 1871 Valencia street, was addressed by
Senator r G. Maher, Harvey Sanborn.
]. j. O'Connor and J. 3. DAILY. DR.. J. b.
Dawson was elected president and {. N.
Stone secretary by unanimous vote. Inc
enrolling committee, which was selected
by vote of the club, consists of Thomas
Banning. John a. Shepston Jr., j. }.
O'ConnOr William a. George and George
A. Lee. The membership roll of the club
will be open at different points in the Mis-
SION for the next six daNs.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-22
IRTY-SEVENT1 DISTRICT.
Crimmins-K Kelly Combination Turned
Down by True Republicans.

The Republicans of the Thirty-seventh
District lost no time in getting through
with their business. More than that they
did not lose an opportunity of expressing
their opinions of the machine. Mowry's
Hall on Laguna street and Ivy avenue
was filed when County Committeeman
Fred Eggers called the meeting to order
and stated the object of the gathering
In a short speech J. +. Hayes grlled the
Crimmins-K Kelly combination in a most
thorough manner, saying that the Re
publicans Of that district had declared in
favor of a clean primary and pure poll
tics. This could not be secured if the
representative men of the district were
obliged to go down to the back room of
ginmll on the corner of Market and
Fifth streets for their instructions as to
what to and how to do it. He for one
would not agree to do politics in any
such q manner.
His declaration was greeted with a
storm of applause, out of which arose one
lone protest against what the person was
pleased TO call treason to the party
rhe lone protestant was Colonel f. S.
Salomon. and though he waved his walk
ing stick frantiCally and raised his voice
to a high pitch he was unable to finish
his speech, for the cheering of Hayes
remarks. At last disgusted with the re-
ception. he strode angrily out of the hail
followed by about twenty of the adher-
ents of the Fifth and Market street
bosses. The remainder of the business
was Transacted win ulSpdlch. AlDert Lee
wald was selected as chairman, W. K.
Owens as secretary, Charley Linehan and
S. Hibby as sergeants-at-arms. The en-
rolling committee selected consisted of
Edward Head, j. H. J. Seyden, H. j.
Alexander, ]. H Scott and B. G.. Haskell.
In accepting the position as committee
man Mr.. Head had some very cutting
things to say of the attempts of the
Crimmins Kelly combination to secure
control of the Republican party. About
175 residents of the district signed the
roll. The roll will be open at H. G. Sey-
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-22
A Club Organized in Each Assembly
District.
Three Thousand Citizens Enrolled Within Two Hours
Anti=Boss Sentiments Applauded= Citizen
ship Largely Represented at Meetings.

T HERE was a large turnout Of
good citizens last night to par
ticipate in the preliminary or
ganfzation of clubs under the
auspices of the Republican Coun-
ty Committee. In each of the eighteen
Assembly districts of San Francisco a
club was formed. officers were elected
and the rolls were opened for sigma
lures Returns received from the va
rious districts indicate that 300 Repub-
licans were enrolled.
The tax paying classes Of the Repub-
lican party of the city, embracing work
ingmen, merchants professional men
and mechanics. rallied in such numbers
that the district bosses soon perceived
that programme methods would not
win, and did not attempt. except in
two or three instances, to resist the on
set Of the stanch Republicans.
The large enrolment last night sig
nifies that the Republican masses have
resolved TO take the reins of party
management in their own hands and
select municipal nominating cOnven-
ton which shall be composed of the
highest grade Of citizenship.
The success achieved last night by
the people will encourage Republicans
who have hitherto manifested but slight
interest in local politics 10 come for
ward and enlist for the municipal cam
pafgn now at hand The club rolls will
he open daily from to 10 p. NJ, until
Friday evening of next week.
Following are the detailed reports
from the various districts:
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-22
THIRTY NTH DISTRICT.
Colonel Eddy Elected President and
100 Members Enrolled.

Colonel T. V. Eddy was unanimously
elected president of the Thirty ninth Dis
trict Club and ]. w. Hardy was made
secretary. Turn Verein Hall on Turk
street was crowded almost to the doors
with those who had already become mem
bcrs and those who intended to. Over 10J
was in progress. A committee of i've
members was appointed by the president
to take charge of the membership rolls
for the next six days, when they will re-
main oDen.
President Eddy made an eloquent ap-
peal to the club for harmony and hard
sitv for hard fighting at the next election
and was roundly applauded. NJ. H. Smith
and others also delivered addresses. The
meeting was highly enthusiastic and har-
mOnV prevailed
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-22
TWENTY-NINTH DISTRICT.
Permanent Officers Chosen and En-
thuSiaStic Speeches Made.

The Twenty-ninth District Club was or
ganized in lower Metropolitan Hall last
night. 1t was originally intended 10 hold
the meeting in Becker's Hall on Third
street. but at the last moment it was
found necessary to change the meeting
place. Notwithstanding this, the attend
ance was very good, and after the cleo
ton of officers many enthusiastic
speeches were made by members of the
club The officers chosen are. as follows:
James Dhue, president; A. S. Levy, sec
retarv Enrolment committee-W. g..
Fritz, James Z. Flynn. Robert Williams
J. Collins and J. Cavanagh.
The rollbook will be kept open in the
cigar stand at the northwest corner of
Fourth and Minna streets.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-22
FORTY-FOURTH DISTRICT.
Over TWO Hundred Members From
the North Beach Section.

One of the most enthusiastic meetings
of the evening was that of the Forty
fourth District. Washington Square Hall
was crowded with solid citizens of the
North Beach district. and the announce
ment that it was likely that all of the in
dependent clubs of the section would
was the slogan of the evening. DR.. Camp
bell Ford was unanimously made presi-
F. NJ. Furbish secretary The following
committee was appointed by the president
to take charge of the membership rolls:
Frank Kane, James Suffern, L. Stroll J.
Sohl and c. Vallero. Over 200 members
enrolled
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-22
FORTY-FIFTH DISTRICT.
The Roll Was Signed by One
Hundred and Fifty Re-
pubIiCanS.

The Republicans of the Forty-fffth As
sembly District met last night at Carl
baldi Hall, 423 Broadway. About 200 citi-
zens were present when the meeting was
called to order by Harry Lewis. Organi-
cation was effected by the election OF
Thomas r. Evans, chairman, and Rich
ard RYAN, secretary. The chairman APP
pointed the following enrolling commit
tee, with instructions to keep the roll
open at the Wisconsin Hotel, 902 Mont
gomery street, for one week: Emil Bag
zoni, w. q. Barlow, 2. F. Sanback, l..
Meyerhack. and r. Schottler.
Addresses on the approaching cam
paign were made by Milton f. Babb and
Charles Webber.
The following resolution, introduced by
Thomas Sheehan, was adopted
Resolved, That the members of the
Forty-fifth District Republican Club
hereby reannounce their devotion to
the principles of the Republican party
as exemplified by the wise and pa
triotic administration of William Nc
Kiniev; and we also reaffirm ouc fealty
to the cause of RepublicaniSm in
national. State and local affairs; and
be it further
ourselves to support the Republican
ticket at the coming election, provided
the platform adopted by the next mu-
nicipal convention provides for an
economical administration of affairs
and finances of our city government.
The roll was signed by $50 Republicans
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-22
Mrs. Craven-Fair at San Rafael.

Mrs. Nettie Craven has appeared at the
Marin County Hotel. San Rafael. under
the name of Mrs. n. r. Fair The hotel
was formerly known as the Partisan
Hotel and is kept by Mr. Schneider. 1t
was prominent in the recent Fair-Craven
litigation. Several persons believed to be
her agents have called at the store of
Matthew Gilligan, who also figured in the
big case, and incidentally have endeav-
ored to secure from him any information
al his command. The appearance of Mrs.
Craven has created a sensation in San
Rafael. as gossip has it that 1t presages
a reopening Of the celebrated case. The
lady denies herself to visitors
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-22
TAIRTIETH DISTRICT.
Republicans Meet in Pythian Castle
and Select Of iCerS.

The Republicans of the Thirtieth Dis
trict met in Pythian Castle last night
and permanently organized by electing
the following officers: James Gillerin,
president; Daniel Crane. secretary: John
kennedy, seTgeant-at-arms; enrolment
committee, ]. r. McDougald, I. Erb, Will
lam Page. Joseph Coleman and Samuel
Meyer The enrolment committee will
meet every night for the next six days at
the corner of Russ and Howard streets,
where the books will be kept open.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-22
DEAD TO THE WORLD.
a Convict Sentenced for Life Cannot
Inherit ProDertY.

The Supreme Court has decided that
when a man is civilIy dead. that is. serv-
ing a sentence Of Imprisonment for life.
he forfeits his right to inherit property,
the same as though he was actually "un-
der the sod" The decision on this point
was in the case of the estate of Thomas
Donnelly. deceased. Donnelly died intes-
tate on February Il, 1896, and in Decem-
ber 1881 the Judge of the Probate Court
of this city made a decree Of distribution
of the estate. The property was divided
among the widow and three children.
There was a fourth child. James j. Don
nelly. who in 1894 was sentenced to serve
the remainder of his natural life in the
State prison. After the death of his
father the convict assigned his supposed
share Of the estate to Charles J. Stillwell.
q private detective, who applied to the
lower court for the share that would have
been that of the convict had the latter
kept out of the State prison. Stilwell' S
application was denied by the lower court
on the ground that James j. Donnelly be-
ing clvilly dead was to all intents and pur-
poses actually dead. This was upheld by
the Supreme Court.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-22
THIRTY-SECOND DISTRICT.
Brannan Street Rang With Enthus-
iaSm and a Big Roll Signed.

There was an enthusiastic rally of Re-
Gflbert's Hall at TAI Brannan street
After a few speeches, explaining the OBJ
iect of the call and the Importance of
organizing for the coming campaign, John
F. Ahern was unanimously chosen chair
man and Eugene King secretary. The
following committees were appointed:
Enrollment-John Lawless, Edward
Lyons, Thomas Sullivan, Hugh Duff and
Charles Walters.
Finance. Lucy, Philip Cassidy. James
c. Symon, George Kidd and Edward
Priest.
Thomas Duff, Joseph Guerin and Alfred
Cook.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-22
FORTIETH DISTRICT.
Officers and Committees Elected
and Fifty Signed the Roll

Between fifty and sixty people were
present at the gathering and formation for
the Fortieth District organization. The
meeting was held in Bear Club Hall. on
the corner of Post and Fillmore streets.
1t was called to order by County Commit
teeman Dave Short, assisted by his broth
er committeeman w. Wilkinson. Nearly
all present signed the roll. The business
was quickly transacted. John B. Carson
being elected as chairman and E. A. Bulls
as secretary. The enrolling committee Sc
lected consisted of S. ZaCharias, John j.
Cassidy f. McGinnis. George A. Grail and
prh
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-22
Rag-Time hayes and Tamales
At Kapp & Street, Tamale Grotto nightly.
In the Divorce Court.

Chris Tapfer has been granted a divorce
from Susie Tapfer on the ground of will
full desertion. Judge Bahrs has granted
Agnes David a divorce from Robert L.
David on the ground of failure to provide.
Suits for divorce have been filed by Louis
E. Wilson against Effie L. Wilson for de-
sertion; Harriet s.. Kennedy against
Langry against Charles Langry for cruel
ty: Agnes NJ. Hainque against Martial
Hainque for cruelty, and Maud Lussier
against William Lussier for desertion.