The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, August 8, 1895, Page 14

14 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 1895 The District Attorney Asked for an Ad- journment. RUMOCRS FILL THE AIR, Interviews With Jurors Said to Have Caused All the Trouble. ATTORNEYS REFUSE TO TALK. Judge Murphy, General Dickinson and Mr. Barnes Were In Consultation. N A MINUTE—BRIEF PROCEEDINGS. t rogress the | had been 1 a recess and THE DURRANT CASE REVIEW OF excitemen stated that certain exi which, to his Rumors of all sc to the cause of plausib hed dec ving about as . the m the newspaper men for contempt in having viewed Jurors Charles P. Nathan and Walt Brown. It is certain that some action will be taken to-day. The progress of the Durrant trial has been rudely interrupted. In fact, so heavy has been the impact of occurrences that it is entirely within probabilities that it may not proceed at this time. For the past three days, as everybody knows, the air has been full of rumors, mystery and the sound of momentous happening. First came the attack of a young crank on the prisoner, while he was being taken from the courtroom to the Sheriff’s office, shortly after noon on Monday. Then came the rumer of sus- ‘picion as to jurors sworn’ to try the case, ollowing quickly on the heels of a lengthy conference between the District Attor and counsel for defense, which portended 8 great deal. Asa result of that confer- ence, District Attorney Barnes and Cap- tain Lees had another, into which Secret Service Agent Harris was called. For some hours the publ as to what all this mystery meant. as only half satisfied when it learned that | Juror Walter S. Brown did not exactly fill | the bill. The history of his connection with the celebrated Howell case in they Federal court was dug up and exploited in | the papers and then—then came the worst of it, the occurrences which caused the machinery of the law to 2 temporarily, resulting in the speedy adjournment of court vesterday morning without an at- tempt to transact any business. | Reporters on a morning newspaper had interviewed Jurors Walter S. Brown and Charles P. Nathan. Those interviews were published yesterday morning and imme- diately brought to the attention of the court by General Dickinson and, after a lengthy conference between court and counsel,they resulted in a sudden stoppage of all proceedings and in the birth of many more rumors. Tt was stated positively that Judge Mur- phy nad fully decided toissue citations for contempt against the newspaper men who had interviewed the jurors. Everybody in the court yesterday morn- ing seemed to be filled with the opinion that something—indefiniteand awful—was about to drop. The seven jurors sworn to try the case were in their seats early, as if taking a brace for any shock that might come, while the spectators had piled in early to get the full benefit of everything. The prisoner seemed, as_usual, less inter- ested in what was passing than anybody else and put in the time from his arrival till the opening of court in reading the morning pavers. Judge Murphy was prompt to the min- ute and took his seat on the bench as if nothing in the world out of the usual had happened. He cast his eye over the array of veniremen, and then ordered Clerk Morris to call the list of names of the bundred. The Sheriff’s deputies had been very lucky in the serving of papers, and but very few absentees were noted, attach- ments being ordered to bring them into court. Those of former venires brought in on attachments presented themselves with their excuses for absence, which seemed in every instance to be satisfactory to the court. Matters having proceeded thus far every- body expected the court to settle back in his chair to_listen to the excuses of the veniremen. He did nothing of the kind. “At this time,” said his Honor, “it has become necessary to take a recessfora short time. Gentlemen of the jury, you will keep your seats. Mr. District Attor- ney and General Dickinson, I wish to con- suit with you.” Judge Murphy left the bench and pro- ceeded to the anteroom, General Dickin- son and Mr. Barnes following aiter. Nota soul in the courtroom moved, each eye being fastened on the door through which his Honor and counsel had just passed. The minutes passed and still they did not reappear, and there was enouzh of a stir in the courtroom to indicate that everybody was neryous in anticipation of the out- come. The jurors twisted around in their seats, apparently feeling uneasy at the glances lifted from the closed door and “cast at them now and then. Juror Brown, about whom so much had been writien, was palpably nervous and might have been noticed to change color had there been more light in the back row of the jury-box. The minutes passed on, and at the end of about the twentieth the watched door opened and Messrs, Barnes and Dickinson stepped out, followed by his Homnor, who immediately took his seat on the bench. Mr. Barnes walked around to his side of counsel’s table, stopped and addressed tne court. _“If your Honor please,” he said, “I de- sire to ask for an adjournment until to-morrow morning at 10 o’clock. I do not wish to do anything to delay the case, but I think that an adjournment at this time would really facilitate business.” “We join this request,”” said General Dickinson. “I am loth to do anything,” said his Hz_mor, “‘that would retard the progress of this case. but I can well see thatsuch a motion is proper. Certain exigencies have arisen which should be disposed of as soon a8 possible: and, without indicating what they are, I have come to the conclusion that an adjournment will expedite rather than retard the trial. As the matter stands this delay is hardly to be avoided.” Turning to the jurors Judge Murphy sol- emnly admonished them to talk with no- body about the case and allow nobody to talk with them about it. He stated that no excuses would be accepted on the ground of pressure of business. Headded: “I repeat now thatit makesno difference who it is, if any one talks to any of you ) TEMPORARY HITCH I8 THE DURRART CASE concerning this case it is your sworn duty to report it and the court will see that the party is proverly punished for it.”” As the court concluded Juror Brown arose from his seat. “Your Honor,” he said, “would it be proper for me to make a request of you with a view to making a statement?”’ “It would not, Mr. Brown,” said the court. “If it were at the proper time 1 would be pleased to hear from you.” “But, vour Honor,” continued Mr. Brown, “I would iike to make a state- ment.”” 3 “Not now, Mr. Brown; not now. I will listen to you at the proper time.”” Judge Murphy then ordered an adjourn- ment till 10 o’clock this morning, at which time he particularly cautioned all venire- men to be present. The trial was over for the day, but the rumors had only commenced to fly. Ten fter the recess it scemed as if the minutes S y whole town was talking of nothing else but the sudden turn affairs had taken and busily figuring on the possible outcome. On several bulletin boards around town notices had been posted that the erring newspaper men were to be hauled over the judicial coals, rapped on their moral knuckles and ]uf:gu{ like so many hares. 1other rumor was to the effect that the who bad made the unsucessiul at- on Durrant had been found, as well as the knife which it was reported the pris- oner’s father says w in the assailant’s hands. Chief Jailer Sattler soon knocked this latter story on the head. The boy was not known and as far as he knew—and he i watched the young fellow closely— > was no knife in _his hands and none im at the time had ory was plainly and “fake,” Durrant's father’s story be blade being probably the natural re- sult of fear for his son’s safetv. Rumor on rumor followed fast, but no confirmation or denial of any of them could be had, for the reason that the 1 ths of every one connected with the eemed to be sealed concerning it. “I’ll state right now,” said the District Attorney to a coupleof reporters, “that I will say nothing concerning this case. The first thing I know I'll be getting in con- tempt of court myself.” And his tone conveyed the idea that he meant every word he said. So it was with all the others. Not a word could be got concerning the case, al- though it was pretty well settled that Gen- eral Dickinson had called the attention of the court to the published interviews with Nathan and Brown. Just what effect all this excitement and mystery and action will have on the | Durrant trial is not known. 1t is supposed, however, that it will result in the release of Mr. Brown from the jury on peremptory challenge by consent, after which the trial will proceed as if nothing had nappened. STRAUSS COMPROMISE The Offending Member Rein- stated After He Expressed Regrets. A Heated Discussion During Which Morse Threatened a Sult for Libel. Peace and harmony prevail once more in the First Congregational Church. Meyer Strauss is again a member *‘in good and regular standing.” Dr. Brown has expressed satisfaction with the measure of contrition shown by the offending mem- ber. The members generally are of the opinion that both Meyer Strauss and Dr. Brown have done what Christians should do in settling such a matter, and every one is content, with one possible exception, and that exception is Deacon I. H. Morse. The Sunday-school of the First Congre- gational Church was crowded to the doors last evening and every face wore a look of expectancy, which did not pass away dur- ing the services of the prayer-meeting. The congregation sang ‘‘Praise Him! Praise Him!” Dr. Brown read a chapter from Isaiah commencing, “Behold my ser- vant whom I uphold.” - The topic for the evening was evangelization, but beyond the remarks of the pastor it was not much discussed and before the hour usually given to devotion had expired, Dr. Brown said a business m eeting was called for the consid- eration of some resolutions which were submitted by Messrs. Rankin, Hibbard, Morse, Vasconcelles and Westgate. They were as follows: WHEREAS, A vote was passed by this church on Wednesday evening, the 31st ult.. by which the name of Brother Meyer Strauss was ordered to be dropped from the roll of the church; and whereas, it is the impression of some of our members that the action of the church was hasty and not fully considered; and whereas, no suspicion of unfairness should at- tach to any of our proceedings touching the reputation or standing of any brother in the church; therefore Resolved, That the vote by which the name of Meyer Strauss was dropped from our roll be and hereby is rescinded, and that the church is hereby instructed to cite Meyer Strauss to appear before the church at a meeting to be held at this place on Wednesday evening, Aug- ust 21, to answer to the charge against him of breach of expressed covenant vows involved in the vote of censure adopted by the officers and standing committee on the 29th ult. After reading the resolution Dr. Brown said the resolution of censure, though passed by a large majority, and the vote to expel Mr. Strauss, by a smaller majority last week, had caused dissatisfaction and dissension. Weighty and honorable names were arrayed on both sides of the question. If the action was a hasty one it was the de- sire of the officers of the church to be fair in the matter, although Mr. Strauss had been considered guilty of a violation of ex- pressed covenant laws. Deacon Rankin stated that no unfairness had been intended. He supposed Mr. Strauss considered himself justified in his position. At all events, it was a matter that should receive consideration. Sylvester Simpson moved a division of the resolution. He did not favor the con- sideration to rescind the vote of censure and the arrangement for his trial together. Dr. Brown asked for the speaker’s name and said he had not known of the gentle- man’s connection with the church. Here there was a storm of hisses which sounded strangely in the sacred edifice. Deacon Vasconcelles said the doctor's re- mark called tor no demonstration, and Dr. Brown spoke of a demonstration the pre- vious week which he said was not led by a member of the church. Mr. Simpson said the matter ought to be dropped where it was. If the agitation was continued worse feeling would be stirred up. The motion to rescind the ac- tion was passed by a considerable majority. The stormy discussion was upon the ad- visability of a trial. Deacons Barnard and Dexter, Mr. Simpson and others ex- ressed the opinion that Mr. Strauss had n sufficiently punished for what he had been accused of. They counseled that the affair end where it was. Deacon Morse said he felt that the highest and best good of the church de- manded that the action against Mr. Strauss be sustained. He believed that fair- minded people would not think the pun- ishment as severe as the offense warranted. Dr. Brown said that those who had talked with him on the subject and the One who reads all secrets of the heart knew that he cherished no vindictiveness toward Mr. Strauss. He said the church had suffered from three newspaper articles which had ap- peared over Mr. Btrauss’ signature, but that he would be satisfied if the writer would give some expression to show that the church would no longer be subjected to such attacks. When the stor was dragged into the newspapers he felt that the church was asssiled, If Mr. Strauss would give such an expression of his in- tentions he would raise his hands to pre- vent any further action against him. Mr. Strauss arose from his seat at the Tear of ‘he church, to the surprise of all but a few, for it was not known he was presenit. Hesaid: “I do not feel that I have been justl?’ treated. I was cited to appear before the standing committee not as an offender but for the transaction of regular business. The worst footpad would not be condemned without a hearing. As to the charges made in my letter to Miss Simpson, I will leave the church to decide whether they are true or false. I never consented to the publication of the letter. God knows, I do not want to be a disturb- ing element. I regret it.” Deacon Rankin said it would be unwise for a church or any organization to permit the integrity of its members to be at- tacked with impunity. Mr. Nagel asked that the matter be left to a proper com- mittee. Mr. Simpson objected to such disposi- tion of the case. “If talked of behind closed doors it would be talked of by those outside.” The vote to postpone indefinitely was lost by a vote of 37 to 52. Messrs. Merrill and Lyon said they wanted to know just what Mr. Strauss re- gretted, the sentiments of the letter or its publication. Dr. Brown said he thought the state- ment, “I regret it,”” was satisfactory. Mr. Eaton said these words from the astor were noble. He had esteemed him efore. He esteemed him still more since their utterance. Mr. Strauss said when he said he re- gretted the letter he meant its contents. Dr. Warren counseled that the matter be permitted to rest where it was. It THE BURNING OF THE “DEVIL?” ‘BURNING OF THE DEVL The Wong Family’s Way of Settling the See Yup and Sam Yup Troubles. THE SEE YUP BOYCOTT GROWS. Sam Yups Can Do No Business In Chinatown, and Burning the Devll Was Fruitless. .The trouble in Chinatown has assumed a new phase. Mock Tai, the man accused of murder, and Tsang Vai, the murdered, have been lost sight of and it is now a question of capital vs. labor. The Sam Yups are the capitalists and the See Yups are the laborers. The See Yups were joined yesterday by the barbers’ association, or Yen Wos, and the boycott of the Sam Yups is now com- plete. The grocers, butchers and clothiers of the latter organization were watched very closely all of yesterday and not a cus- tomer of any kind was allowed to enter the stores. In the butcher-shops the pork ON BRENNAN PLACE. would be wise to make concessions. It was not a question of personal victory. Mr. Morse said unless he received a per- sonal apology from Mr. Strauss he would feel compelied to bring a suit for libel. Mr. Nagel moved, ““That Mr. Strauss’ regrets be accepted, and the case be here- with dismissed,” and the motion pre- vailed, there being but a few dissenting votes. Dr. Brown then explained at some length that Deacon Morse had accepted all offices with reluctance, and at his earuest solicitation. At the close of Dr. Brown’s remarks | Deacon Dexter, who had been called to the chair while the pastor made his explana- tion, said, “God bless you.”” Deacon Dutton was asked for a speech, but said only, “Blest be the tie that binds,” and the meeting was closed by singing that good old hymn. STARVING IN A CEMETERY, A Homeless and Friendless Woman Found Lying on the Ground Near Holy Cross Burial Ground. A woman giving her name as Mrs. Jennie Jones was found by R. D. Flye near Holy Cross Cemetery yesterday lying on the ground in a destitute and starving condi- tlon. She had lost one shoe, and the un- shod foot was badly swollen from a severe sprain. Flve took the unfortunate creature to the house of Mrs. Burke, which is in the vicinity of the cemetery, who gave her something to eat. She had not tasted food for two days and ate ravenously. She ac- companied Ofhcer Blakeman to the Girls’ Training Home, 26 Hill street, where the xfi'natmn, Miss Baker, has since cared for er. She states that she is 28 years old, a native of Dakota and that her husband and child are dead. At nine years of age she went on the stage, playing child parts, and, when older, was a circus rider. She states that she is a stranger in San Fran- cisco and came from the Scuth, making her way by begging through the country. She will be cared for at the home, which is a charitable institution for the unfortu- nate of her sex, until she has recovered from her half-demented state. GOVERNOR BUDD’S HEALTH. The Politicians Discuss Lieutenant- Governor Millard’s Chances of Succession. The politicians that assemble at the Baldwin Hotel received assuring intelli- gence late last evening that Governor Budd’s health was improving. Early in the evening the possible succession of Lieutenant-Governor Millard to the office of Governor was talked of, and the point raised that Senator Thomas Flint, Presi- dent of the Senate, would fill the chief place at Sacramento in the event of Gov- ernor Budd's demise. It is said that Lieutenant-Governor Millard is out of the State, and his health may not permit him to return. The Democrats expect that the Board of Health will appoint inspectors next Satur- day. The positions of the Superintendent of the Almshouse and Market Inspector may not be disturbed at the next meeting. A branch of the Iroquois Club will be organized in the Fortieth Assembly Dis- triet to-night. e Capitalists Who Loan Money. For their own protection capitalists who loan money on real estate should insist on the title being insured by the California Title Insur- ance and Trust Company. A policy in that company is a perpetual guarantee that the title is perfect, and money loaned on real estate thus insured cannot be i0st. ‘The company has a capital of $250,000 fully paid up and a cash reserve fund of $25,000, which amply secures. every policy holder. The cost of insurance is trifling when the Protecfion to the mortgagee is considered. Capitalists will consult their own safety when they insist on insurance for all reul estate upon which they loan money. * - .————— A Famlily Jar. GREAT AMERICAN IMPORTING TEA CO.’S Stores are selling MASON FRUIT JARS At greatly reduced prices. 1 dozen jars, pints, in box . 1 dozen jars, quarts, in box. i 1 dozen jars, half gallons, in box. 80c Tospect our Improved Jelly Glasses, 35¢ nex dozen, went to waste and a See Yup man would not accept any of the stuff even as a gift. In the grocery-stores all the assistants were idle and in some instances the cloth- ing-stores were closed up. A very different state of affairs reigned wherever there was a See Yup store. These latter were crowded from morning till night and still there was not enough time | to supply all the customers in time for the usual meal hour. In consequence new See Yup stores are being opened all over Chinatown in order to meet theincreased demand. Of course this state of affairs cannot last. and theé See Yups state with confidence that they will drive the Sam Yups out of business and break up their society. Before this is accomplished, how- ever, there will be trouble, and Chief of Police Crowley is preparing forit. At the first appearance of trouble the mounted olice will be called out and someof the hinese will get hurt. Now that the See Yups have gained the upper hand, they have determined to form an organization ot their own. There will be six companies,but, needless to say, the Sam Yups will not be one of them. There will be the Ning Yuens, Kwong Chous, Hop Wo: ‘hue f{ings, Yuen Wos and Yen Wos. Nothing will satisfy them except the complete demoralization of the Sam Yups. An attempt is being made by the Wong family to patch up a peace, but those who know best say it will be without results. The Wongs form the most powerful clan in China, and it is by far and away the biggest family in California. Tuesday night last_they met and decided to burn the devil, in the hope that it might end the strife. Men were sent out all over China- town and paper notices to his Satanic majesty were burned in every street and alley in the district. The josshouse was then prepared and the “good spirit” and the “devil” were placed side by side. The former is a representation of a Chinese all in white and with a fan partially conceal- ing his face. Blood flows from his eyes and ears, but, according to Chinese ideas, the look on his face is_joyful rather than sor- rowful. The ‘‘good “spirit” is_the personi- fication of filial affection. He was the best of sons, and when his parents died ais anguish caused blood to flow instead of ars. The ‘“devil” sitting beside the ‘‘good spirit’’ is a hideous object. He is black— black as night. His right hand is uplifted as though prepared to strike, and the Chi- nese children shrink from him in horror. These were the two gods the Chinese brought down into Brennan place last night. Water was placed in front of them in order that they might wash. Next food was offered in abundance, and when the gods appeared to have had enough the re- mainder was given to the first-comer. Next the *good spirit” was taken back to the josshouse and a bonfire was made for the “devil.”” As he burned, every member of the Won‘f family was supposed to come forward and cast every grudge, every bad thought and every wicked desire into the flames in the shape of a piece of paper blessed by the priest. The pieces of paper were very few, as the Wongb family numbers among its members both Sam Yups and See Yups, so the burning of the devil did not do much good. in spite of all the elaborate ceremonies the situation remains un- changed, and the See Yups are gaining stredngth and growing more aggressive day by day. Tsang Wai's Murder. The preliminary examination of Mock Tai, charged with the murder of TsangWai on Stockton and Washington streets last month, was commenced before Judge Con- lan yesterday afternoon. Attorneys Riordan and Smith appeared for the defendant, and Prosecuting Attor- ney Mogan conducted the prosecution. Several witnesses were examined and the hearing was continued till this afternoon. Laugh and Grow Fat! You shall do both, even if you are & slab-sided, Dallid, woe-begone dyspeptic, if you re-enforce di- gestion, insure the conversion of f00d into rich and nourishing blood, and recover appetite and sleep by the systematic use of the great renovator of bealth, sirength and flesh, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which also remedies malarial, kidney and rheumatic trouble, nervousness, constipation and blliousness, s NEW TO-DAY—DRY GOODS. Order by Telephone South 665 And we will send C. 0. D. nowhere else. A large lot of Infants’ Bargains flaxe 1ot of nfants For Silk Bonnets, etc., that should have" beer’ sold 0 earlier in the season, but Babies. Sler ot ot e now been marked down to these quick selling prices. Assortments are good— but come quickly if you need any of these. WHITE LAWN BON trim- med with all-over embroidery— tucked ruching—some plain tops —Ssome rosette style—they were 7b¢ to 82 each—sale prices— 25 50c and 75¢ COLORED SILK BONNETS—plain 750 and fancy silks—dainty trim- ) mings—now. Each CREAM WIHITE SILK BONNETS, @] .50 several siyles formerly marked s $2t0 $3 each—closing price.. Each LOT NO. 1—INFANTS' SHORT COATS—hey were marked 2 (0 Q1] .00 lnin and fancy cashmeres,: — embroidery trimmed—yourchoice ~ Each (Come early—limited quantity.) LOT NO. 2—INFAN SHORT COATSworth §5 and 86 each— g 0).50 fine cashmeres and Bedford cordseD &— —prettily trimmed—sale price.... = Each (Only & few do: ome early.) WHITE LAWN p(c open work — trimmed ©) yoke—tull skirl—were 75c—now. Each WHITE LAWN INFANTS' DRESSES—fine qualities, beauti fully trimmed with tucking—em- brofdery — ruffling, etc. — worth from $150 to $5 each — sale prices...... 81, $1.50, 2 and $2.50 Plenty of surprises in this Table department ‘even for the i most frugal uyers. e Linens Napkins at $1.00 a dozen To=day, @, the Damask at 75 a Y. yard cannot be dupiicated by us when thése lots are gone. BLEACH TABLE DAMASK— all-linen h §1— 75° Yard BLEACHED TABLE DAMASK 5 ()0 63 inches—all linen—handsomely patterned—only. e Y . 3, BLEACHED NAPKINS — all linen—pretty patterns—have been sold av $1 50— new 1ot just re- @ .00 ceived—as a special bargain we ) L— say ... Dozen UNBLEACHED TURKISH TOW- — 23x42 inches — medium weight—good 15¢ value—speci 10°¢ price. Each ALL LINEN HUCK TOWELS_21 |50 x42 inches—reduced from 20« J ch was cheap— Each big in loss for us—big in gain for you. Summer goods must go, for Fall goods are coming. just as appropriate for us to mix Summer and Winter goods together on our shelves as for you to put the coal-oil can in the refrigerator with the butter. season’s stocks at prices like thesc ? 500 dozen Ladies’ Hand~ Kerchiefs, actually Bargains in worth 20¢ and 2sc each, are offered for sale this 9 9 ‘week at 10c each. They HdKfs. ek e ey chief Bargain of the scason. Five style. Hemstitched, scalloped coruers, colored, em- broidered. Solid colors, hemstitched and embroldered. Hemstitched, colored borders. Hemstitched, colored borders, embroidered. Hemstitched, iace edge. Some very stylish Veil= mngs have just arrived from New York. The newest meshes and the Fall designs. They are really bargains at the Veilings Just Arrived. marked prices: VELOUTINE VEILING, very large Q] -00 meshes — black silk —elongated D 1 — dots—double width and a novelty Yard TRILBY VEILI —white sewing (;"C silk—light weight—black silkdots QO —double border—single width.... Yard hite chiffon— IC i ioutie bor- 00 der—very pretty—only...... ...... Yard WHITE BRUSSELS NET—with 7750 dainty worked figures—lace effect ) border—single width....50c and Yard Bargains = {.J% cmeia ’ ourself have your Men’s ifo or nather ine 2 H uire about our Furnishings. diire, ahout our fixings—it will pay you to trade in this department. MEN'S TECK TIES—New styles— ] smali knots—fancy silks —sale price.... Each BALBRIGGAN UNDER- SAR— Jersey ribbed— uality—drawers to_match 1 garment—sale price only. MEN'S WOOL UNDERWEAR, heavy camel's-hair and natural gray.silk bound—all sizes—shirts and drawers. . Each Ladies’ Underwear Bargains. you. EGYPTIAN COTTON VESTS— White —low neck—no_sleeves — Only two items out of fifty. Look along the center tables and if you don’t see what you want there the girls will find it for 50°¢ regular §1 grade—sp . Each WHITE MERINO VESTS—Jersey 5()C ribbed — heavy quality—fleeced— © | H.N.L.S.and H. N. S. S.—only Each | ARGAINS big in assortment—big in quantity—big in reduction below real value— CLEARANCE SALE PRICES HERE—as Order by mail and we will fill and ship same day order isre= ceived. It would be Do you want this At very special nce-';e They hnv; ust en opene: and up, Bought to seil at ¢ to 50c a yar Dress Goods foieS st just for a flyer we'll make these special prices : BLACK FIGURED SILKS—new to- 600 Yard Fall Silks day—Fall patterns—two lots—21 and 23 inches—heavy quality—at 75 & snap, but wesay.... CK FIGURED ENGLISH B SV ELLY SUITINGS—42 50° inches—new to-day—Fall styles— should be 75ca yard—special at Yard BLACK FIGURED SUITINGS, =0 English or French make—40 and 75 45 inches wide—regular at$1.... Yard Cotton 'r’e'a'.{uTo.'.i"Ji!.fl"fi.".'.‘.‘.‘;{. ea Dress (Pl cuts we are Fabrics. really making. FIGURED SATEE. NS — that were 25¢—no0! ween 12%0 DRESS GINGHAMS — that were 121/c—now. weee T30 SCOTCH TENNIS FLANNELS— part wool—very desirable pattern: —that were 35c—now. .. R0c PLAIN CREPE CLOTH were 1215c—now. 830 FANCY NAINSOOKS, In stripes an plaids, that were 20c—nOW. ....... 12340 FLEECY FLANNELETTES that WETe 10C—TIOW. .. eeveeseereezeenes 5o HANDSOME PRINTED COTTONS that were 1215c—now... . 68l COTTON CHEVIOTS—checks and stripes—dark colors—that wer 121c—now. . .« 83%e Bazaar Bargains. CREPE PAPER—in excellent color 1210 assortment—the large 25¢ rolls... 2 CHILDR! SCRIBBLING TAB- 30 LETS—forlead pencil—100 leave: 5x8 Inches. .. [Each WRITING PAPETERIES, 24 sheets 50 —24 square envelopes 10 match... £ SHELF PAPER—pink—white—light 210 blue—red—8x30 inches size—24 2 sheets to bundle Each FEATHER DUSTE =C feathers—a large duster (18 25 inches)—worth 50c—sale price.... Each GLOVES CLEANED FREE. Gloves bought of us for $1.00 and up- ward cleaned free. Other Gloves only 5c a pair. ‘BY AN ELECTRIC PROCESS. The Burton Company Already Orders Its Plants From the East. Time, Labor and Expense Greatly Saved and With Much Better Results. The Burton Electric Company, recently incorporated in this City with a capital stock of $1,000,000 in 10,000 shares of $100 each, is losing no time in getting down to business. It has already ordered a metal- working plant at a cost of $20,000 and also a $5000 plant for the smelting of ores. George D. Burton leaves to-day for the East, and as soon as he arrives at his Bos- ton and Woburn (Mass.) factories he will begin to fill these orders. The two plants will be here in about five weeks, it is ex- pected, and by that time a suitable site will have been selected for the works. The process this company will use is an application of electricity to the working of metals. It is anticipated that it will radi- cally change and cheapen the whole sys- tem of metal-working, and may revolu- tionize mining in time. It has been in operation in Boston for the past three years, and was demonstrated to thousands of visitors for six months at the World’s Fair in Chicago. Dr. George E. Davis saw it in practical operation dnr- ing his visit to the fair. Over 100,000 horse- shoes were turned out by it there. ‘Alfred H. Cowles of Cleveland, Ohio, the inventor of the process of extracting aluminum from clay, & process which has made him $5,000,000 richer, speaks very favorably of it, and Edward T. Birdsall, consultingand constructing electrical engi- neer of New York, referring to it, said: It was not until Mr. George D. Burton of Boston, Mass., discovered and developed his liquid metal heating process tbat there was any prospect that the heating and working of metals by electricity would ever become of general application. The starting up of these works here will give San Francisco a unique advantage in the manufacturing of tools and will aad one more good reason for the patronage of home industries. Electricity is a great cheapener and time and labor saver, as is well known, and no grounds will be left for the croaker to complain that the thou- sand and one articles which can be pro- duced by this method at home can only be obtained by importation from the East. To give some idea of what can be accom- plished it has been abundantly proved that a bar of steel, three feet long and three inches thick, can be heated in eight minutes to a melting point with a no greater power than 75 horsepower. The same bar could not be so heated by any other known method in less than forty-five minutes. What is more, metal heated by elec- tricity is heated from the inside outward, the inside being hottest, thus saving the | tough ‘‘skin” or outside surface, which works into the bar as it is drawn, giving the entire bar an equal distribution of this toughest part of the metal. A saving of 9 per cent is effected in scale, seeing that there are no sulphurous or other injurious gases from coal to come into contact with the metal and cause the formation of scale. ‘The metal being heated so muchquicker by electricity than ordinary methods and the chances of exposure being infinitely less the possibility of forming scale is reduced to the lowest miniranm. . One bar can be heated or as many more as the capacity of the current will permit, and by a special apparatus it can be brought to the melting t‘;;oint and held at that degree of heat for any number of hours without destroying the character of the metal or any of its component ele- ments. In edge tools, drills, picks and the like, the points or edges are capable of a finer finish and temper, and, it is shown, will last much longer than heated by any other system or heat, owing to the fact that the electric current agi- tates the molecules composing the metal all in equal proportion, so that when the cooling takes place they all set, or become crystallized, at the same degree of heat. This causes a vastly closer refining of the particles than is attainable by other pro- cesses. { By Mr. Burton’s system forty-five rail- road spikes, cold pointed, have been made in one minute, and a horseshoe can be turned out every second. Steel hammers are made at one heating—eye, face. head and everything—and a bolt, threaded and headed, is produced complete at one opera- tion. Three inches of a bar of steel, one inch thick, have been drawn out to a length of seven feet and a thickness of one-quarter of an inch in one heating. The heating of the metal is flerfcct]y even from end to end and all kinds of metal can be worked—iron, steel, copper, brass, nickel, etc. There is no smoke, no dust, no ashes to be removed, no coal to be handled and no unpleasant extraneous heat; and whenever the metal is drawn from the furnace the power is immediately stopped, thus saving a waste of energy and unnecessary exvense. g In the matter of drop forging a piece can be heated at one application and finished, whereas it now takes four reheatings to accomplish the same result by the ordi- nary methods in vogue. Samples of this as well as of some tools made can be seen at the office of the secretary, Louis Schloss, room 24, Crocker building. Another great advantage is the absence of danger to the operative. Itis impos- sible to receive any shock, it is said, or to experience the slightest indication of the resence of the electric current, as only rom four to seven volts are required to do the work. The $20,000 machine ordered will be one of the first ever constructed of its kind. A small portable plant will accompany it, capable of the smelting of five tons of ore daily. Samples of ore have been received from all over the coast, from Alaska to Mexico—fully 500 of them—during the past few weeks, and Mr. Burton says there 1s not oneof them to which the process cannot be successfully applied. . Quite a number of small forges are now in use in various parte of the country, and, if possible, the company will have a com- plete blacksmith’s outfit run on Mr. Bur- ton’s principle at the Mechanics’ Fair, A Syracuse (N. Y.) test will serve to show a comparison between the Burton process and the customary methods. By the electric forge a_horseshoe was pre- pared at a cost of a little over one-tenth of 2 cent, the time being forty-four seconds. By the coal forge the cost was over half a ce&’efl' and the time required eleven min- utes. J. R. Kendall of Oakland has been chosen resident of the company, Dr. George E. vis vice-president, Louis Schloss secre- tary and N. A. Harris treasurer. —————— WINDING UP THE TRUST. The Sharon Estate Will in Future Be Controlled by Two Companies. On the 5th of November, 1885, William Sharon, ex-United States Senator from Nevada, mining operator and multi- millionaire, died, leaving his vast posses- sions in trust for a term of ten years. That period will expire in November next, at which time the trust will be formally dis- solved, though in reality the trustees have been in control of little of the property during the last five years. “In 1890 the Occidental Land and Im- provement Company was organized for y.hc purpose of controlling the lands belonging to the Sharon estate outside of San Fran- cisco,” said Judge James M. Allen, one of if | | | beirs die. the directors, yesterday. ‘‘This step was thought advisable, because it wouid save serious complications should one of the The heirs sold their interest to the Occidental company, receiving stock in that organization in proportion to the interests they held. This, of course. ended the trust so far as outside property was concerned, though there was no division of the property then or since. “Three years after the formation of this company the Sharon Estate Company came into existence in the same manner as the first organization, though its object was the consolidation and improvement of the local L})ropemes, including the Palace and Grand hotels and Wells, Fargo & Co.’s building. In this case as in the first or- ganization stock in the company was given the heirs, for which they released all right and interest in the Sharon estate. Of course everybody understands that was simply one way of overcoming possible trouble, and that the heirs are as much in- terested in the estate to-day as they ever were. “This talk of the estate being divided now that the trust period is nearfy ended is perfect nonsense, for one reason alone, that such a scheme at present or for years to come is impracticable, made so by the value of real estate. They certainly would not be foolish enough to divide the Palace and Grand hotels into three parts. “The Occidental and Sharon estate com- gsmes are governed in the interest of the eirs by the following gentlemen, com ing the board of directors: J. Mi Ferry, Francis J. Newlands, Fred w. Sharon, William F. Herrin, John C. Kirk- patrick, Hall McAllister and myself. No changes will be made in the management of the property, though many improve- ments are contemplated. Mr., Kirkpatrick will continue as manager of the Palace, a position which he has filled acceptably to the trust and the Sharon Estate Com- pany.” The U. S. Gov't Reports show Royal Baking Powdep superior to all others. COME AND SEE OUR WINDOWS, THIS WEEK SPECIAL SALE OF Tailor-Made SUITS, Reduced from $20. PRICE. ARMAND CAILLEAU 46-48 Geary Street, CORNER GRANT AVE. T0 RENT IN SANTA GRUZ, Eleganfly Farnished Private Home, JITH STABLES, HORSES, CARRL W groennonses tos Surrounding grounds byps i improved aud elevated, nesg view in Santa Cruz. e e 1 For further m.lcmm address B. Cy, room 235,