The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, August 12, 1895, Page 5

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 1895 THIRD WEEK OF TRIAL The Durrant Case Will Be Re- sumed Once Again This Morning. WILL JUROR BROWN GO? Judge Murphy Decides To-Day. The Accused Man’s Attorneys Deny a Report. | To-day is the beginning of the third week of the trial of William Henry Theo- dore Durrant, charged with the murder _of Blanché Lamont in the Emmanuel Baptist Church. How many more weeks the trial will last is a question which can only be answered by a guess. In fact the trial can hardly be said to be really under way. A full jury has not been secured, only nine having been chosen. One of these will, in all probability, be excused to-day, leaving nly eight in the Other complica- tions are also threatened which promise to se a still longer delay before the entire jury is had and the actual taking of testi- inony begins. Proceedings will begin promptl o’clock this mon and the fi which Judge Murphy will be called upon to decide will be the motion made by Dis- trict Attorney Barnes to peremptorily T 0 er S. Brown. ants the motion and box. . In that ctly what the de- Deuprey and ervative in an- aving a bearing on the contempt against the xaminer and Chronicle and the former paper, John P. nterviewing jurors. General Dickinson will also make a re- est for the issnance of citations for the other daily papers in the City in n with the same matter. He an- mced last week that such was his inten- tion, and he will carry it out so as not to be partial, he says. This issue alone will consume considerable time of the court. Asthe last lot of veniremen has been sted, a new order for 100 additional s was made, and they will be on morning to answer questions as ther they can or cannot give the d man a fair and impartial trial. was_reported yesterday that in the dge Murphy allowing the chal- | ror Brown, Durrant’s counsel < for the discharge of the other accepted. emphatically denied by Mr. ast evening. In fact, the very 2 the suggestion nettled him. “Why, I never heard of such a thing,” “It is the veriest nonsense. I see how peovle can get such silly ideas into their heads. There is no reason why we should do such a thing. What | will we do regarding the motion? That I am not_prepared to say just now. We'll wait till morning and see what trans- pire Durrant spent the day quietly at the ounty Jail yesterday. The greater part of the time was devoted to mfimg. THE ASSOCIATION'S DEBT. Direetors of the Christian Young Men’s Building Trying to Wipe It Out. The directors of the Young Men’s Chris- tian Association are just now busily en- gaged in an attempt to raise $100,000. This amount is necessary to cancel the in- debtedness on the association building, a id it has been decided to make an attempt to raise the entire amount before the end ¥ s a matter of fact nearly $150,000 is needed to absolutely cancel the debt due, but the directors think that if $100,000 be raised in larger sums the remainder will be easily collected in smaller amounts from the general public. The canvass has been thoroughly organ- ized and is being pushed forward with the most energy. A circular letter has been printed setting forth the needs.of the in- stitution, and this has been mailed to busi- ness men and capitalists. Following the letters committees are calling upon the persons so addressed and soliciting assist- ance for the organization. The committee having the matter in charge will meet every Tuesday evening and arrange for the conducting of the work. An organization will also be formed among the members of the association to assist the committee. It has been the decision of the directors all along that the building shall not be dedicated until it is absolutely free from debt. It is hoped to hold these dedicatory ceremonies on January 1, 1896, and for that reason the committees are working without regard to time or trouble. Ata recent meeting of the directors the mem- bers together subscribed $21,000 as a nucleus for the fund. CITIZENS PROTEST. | An Effort Will be Made to Have the Clayton-Street Franchise De- clared Forfeited. The high-handed manner in which the Southern Pacific Company abandoned the street-car service on Clayton, Waller and Cole streets without a word of warning to the hundreds of people who built houses along these streets has aroused deep indig- nation in the district affected. Some months ago, when the Market- street Company abandoned tbe service on Masonic avenue and Frederick street, the people living immediately south of Golden Gate Park raised not the slightest objection, because they had only to walk a block or twe at the outside and take the ‘Clayton-street line, which transferred to Page street. Now that this last privilege is taken from them they are justly indig- nant. One of them said last night that he thought this last act of the Market-street Company a little more than the people s}mufi’d be expected to accept quietly. Without a word of warning the corpora- tion withdrew its service over a franchise that had been granted by the grace of the people. Many of the residents out there are working people who have built their humes expecting a_continuation of the streetcar service. Unfortunately, they cannot compel the company to run its cars, but they can petition to have the franchise declared forfeited. ; The people immediately affected by this Jatest action of the octopus will not quietly submit to such treatment without at least making an effort to remedy it. Thereis considerable talk of a public meeting for Tuesday, when the Board of Supervisors will be formally notified of the abandon- ment of the line and asking to declare the franchise forfeited. e TR R 1 THE NEW COMMANDMENT. A Discourse With a Lesson Preached by Rev. Dr. Williams. The Rev. Dr. Williams of Plymouth Congregational Church preached yesterday morning on the “New Commandment.” “The principle of self and self-righteous- ness,” he said, “is universal. It is subtle and stubborn; we stand in hourly danger from 'its influence. The self-righteous stands like an icicle; he is fixed and cold. The man of love experiences recurring im- pulses for good that swell and ebb like the tides. His soul is in communion with God. Man and circumstances may be in- separable, but they are not identical. We are to love the man though we may de- spise his surroundings. Manhood above money; manhood above party; manhood above sect; manhood next to God. This is the sure_passport into the presence of the Great King. “Manners do much for men, Accom- plishments are not to be despised. The generous hospitality of the rich should never be ignored, the stammering diffi- dence of the poor need not be exalted, for ‘As T have loved youlove ye one another.” He dined with the Pharisee. He ate with publicans. The poors heard him_gladly and the intelligent marveled at his wis- dom. He saw in every man a brother. If ever that universal brotherhood of man for which the world longs is to be realized, | it will come in proportion as men climb Mount_Calvary and meet in love atthe cross of Christ. It is said that some, hav- ing tasted God’s love, have seemed to care so little to impart it to others. Having tasted the water of life, let us bear it, whether in vessels of gold or in vessels of clay, to the despairing ones that are faint- ing for mer Human nature, however fallen, retains’its affections.” IN THE COLORED CHURCH. A Talk Upon ¢ When Will the Out- rages on the Negro Cease?”’ The Rev. G. E. Jackson, pastor of the First African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, spoke last night to his congrega- tion on “When Will the Outrages Against the Negroes Cease?”’” He referred to the recent outrages in the State of Iilinois, and declared that the Government did not protect all of its citizens as it should. He reviewed the history of slavery in the TUnited States, paid some attention to poli- ticians of all parties, declaring that they were only schemers who used the negroes to help them along in their schemes. He then alluded to what the negro race had done since it enjoyed freedom after a fash- ion, and declared that despite all obstacles and prejudice it had in the United States accumulated millions. He said that he was opposed to rioting or mobs, but he could not see how the col- ored people could secure protection from outrages in southland until they rose in their might and resisted the oppression to which they were subjected. The trouble, he said, was that there had been too much praying and not enough acting. George W. Dennis Jr. said that the spirit of discontent that was making itself mani- fest all over would be successful oniy through education. He closed by saying that when the col- ored men learned toattain that respect due them they would be able to form a unit and demand that protection and respect to which they were entitled. PAPHAEL'S HEAVY LOSS, A Bursted Water-Pipe on the Upper Floor Floods the Big House. Goods In Two Departments Rulned Before the Accldent Was Discovered. The bursting of a water pipe in the upper floor of the Raphael Clothing-house build- ing, at 13-15 Kearny street, last night, dam- | aged the stock of goods in the store to the extent of $30,000. ' About 7 o’clock the watchman looking | into the Kearny-street apartment saw a torrent of water coming down from the ceiling and the floor was covered to the depth of about two inches. He hurriedly rang for the fire patrol and ascended to the floor above. There he found the same deplorable state of affairs. The water was coming from the third story, bursting through that ceiling and falling on the piles of goods in the large apartment. Upon the arrival of the patrol the leak was found in a pipe in the Cosmos House, on the top floor. They quickly covered the damaged goods with oilcloths, cnt off the leak and suc- ceeded after a couple of hours’ work in getting the place free from water. The ceilings and walls of the first and second floors are ruined and much of the stock damaged. Julius W. Raphael stated that the goods were insured, but doubts if the insurance covers a water damage. This disastrous accident will necessitate the closing of the big establishment until the full loss is ascertained. BRAVE GIRL CAMPERS. They Celebrate Their Return to San Francisco With a Social. A very enjoyable social event took place on Baturday night at 532 Clay street, which was participated in by about fifty young ladies and gentlemen. It was given under the auspices of a society of young ladies who spend two weeks each year camping out, and who are banded together under the name of *‘Camp Gaiety No. 1.” The occasion was the celebration of the return from a camping trip to Niles canyon of twenty members of the society. The arrangements were carried out under the supervision of Miss Mamie Tannian, president; Annie McElroy and Anita Levin, vice-presidents, and they could not have been better. They consisted of a banquet prepared by the fair ladies them- selves. It was thoroufhlya preciated, and be- fore leaving the festal board some of the members gave interesting anecdotes of their adventures during their two weeks’ trin. They took especial pride in the fact that they had no masculinity with the party and that they had not been afraid of snakes, squirrels, gophers or any other ravenous beasts of the wild woods and plains. Another fact which they dwelt upon was the sensation they caused among the unsoghxsticated grangers of the neigh- borhood by turning out as a bicycle brigade in bloomers. The party was also enter?ined by the renowned traveler, J. E. Owen, who spoke of wild and fierce encounters which he had had in darkest Africa and in the jungles of India with savage beasts. After the ban- quet dancing was indulged in until after midnight. The following were among those present: Misses Annie McElroy, Kittie Tannian, Liz- zie Brown, Katie O'Connor, Kittie Jeffers, Sadie Godkin, Annie Tannian, Marguerite Taufenback, Anita Lavin, Mamie Tannian, Alice Cavanaugh, Zelie Bosquin, Rose O’Rourke, Mae Connell, Lucy Nelsor. Edna Rupert; Charles H. Cavanaugh, Gus Johnson, George Huvert, W. Daley, J. Lavin, J. Hayes, John Hale, J. Burris, Thomas Godkin, Warner Lubbock, Frank Walton, Joseph Kennedy, Robert Cavanaugh, P. Mibach, W. Mibach,J. Moore, J. Allbach, J. Shean, H. Stanford, D. Harris, D. J. Earle, Peter Quirk, John Broughn, Fred Smith, John McCarty, C. Boroman, A. J. Braun, A. Hyland, J. Keegan, Colonel Maple- bury. —————— Miss Anthony on Bloomers. When asked her ideas with regard to “bloomers’’ Miss Anthony said: “When the new woman undertakes her new work, she will certainly adapt her dress to the occasion. If she is to work around machinery she will not wear long flowing robes, but will dress suitably to her calling. 1am decidedly in favor of bicycle riding for young ladies, and I think that they will soon rid themselves of the troublesome skirt and adopt a costume better fitted to the wheel.”” e Sl s In 1897 Canada will celebrate the four hundredth anniversary of the landing of Sebastian Cabot. HENRY VARLEY'S ADDRESS His Words of Advice to the American Protective As- soclation. AVOIDINTEMPERATE LANGUAGE The Meeting In Metropolitan Hall Yesterday Was Largely Attended. Metropolitan Temple was crowded yes- terday afternoon by those who were anxions to hear what was to be said at the meeting of the Good Citizenship Commit- tee. Ason the previous SBunday the plat- form was filled with persons who are prominent in A. P. A, circles. The first number on the programme was a voluntary on the organ by Roscoe War- ren Lucy. While this was being played Henry Var'ey, the preacher who objects to | being called a reverend, entered the hall from the Jessie-street entrance and walked upon the platform, and as soon as he was recognized he was greeted with a round of applause which was kept up for several minutes. Just as the meeting was to be called to order by H. W. Quitzow, a large and hand- some frame, in which there was a finely executed group picture in water colors of | B. P. Hudelson and family, was placed in a prominent position on the front of the latform and as soon as it was recognized loud cheers were given. ‘Marching Through Georgia’ was sung in an excellent manner by the Temple Choral Society, the audience standing and joining in the chorus. This was followed y & short prayer by the Rev. Mr. Deitz, who invoked the blessing of the Almighty on the work in which those who had as- sembled were engaged and asked his blessing on the speaier of the afternoon, Under the leadership of J. W. McKenzie the choral society sang with a great deal of fervor the ‘‘Battle Hymn of the Repub- lic,”” the audience again rising and joining in the chorus. The Rev. E. P. Dennett was asked to make a few introductory remarks. He began by speaking of the labors of Hercu- les in cleansing the stables that had not been cleansed for thirty years, and said that the man whose picture had been placed on the platform—Mr. Hudelson—is the Hercules who is to cleanse the City of San Francisco, but that he was not, like Hercules. alone, as there are 50,000 people here ready to help. He said that there was a religious pestilence that was infect- ing the moral atmosphere “of the City which must be got rid of, and that the American Protective Association was going to clear it away. He then told the story of the prodigal son, who was layvish of all the good things that had been given him, and told of how he had sold every- thing he had until he came to himself, and then realized that it was time to take care of himself. He said that the American people were like that son—that God had given them the best couniry in the world and everything that was desirable, but that they had wasted much of what had been given to them; and he expressed the hope that they were awakening to the fact that ‘they were nearing themselves, that they would awaken to the fact that toe time would come when they should take care of themselves, and that they would drive away that which is threatening de- struction. An organ voluntary and the singing of the *“Warrior Bold’” by particular request were rendered and warmly applauded. Prolonged applause followed the intro- duction of the speaker of the afternoon, Henry Varley. After speaking for a few minutes during which he returned thanks for the flatter- ing reception he received he said that he was like a soldier applying for a pension. He told the agent that he had been shot in the breast while on the retreat, and when asked to explain how that could be, he replied that he turned to see if the ene- my was coming, when he received a shot in the left breast. When told that if he had been shot where he said he was the bullet would have pierced his heart, he replied that that was impossible, as at that very momen¢ his heart wasin his mouth. The speaker said that his re- ception was so cordial that his heart was in his mouth, but he would soon beina condition to talk to the audience. Mr. Varley remarked that it might be considered very bold for him to speak on the topic announced, “‘Straightening Out the A. P. A.,” and that he might be looked onasa sort of Hercules in blacksmith’s attire, but he did not want to be consid- ered such; he simply wanted to have something to say about the principles of the A, P. A, which, he could see, are be- ing felt all over the world. e said these principle were those of the American forefathers who had fought and died for American liberty, and that the young of the country who are now enjoy- ing the fruits of that struggle, a great and glorious liberty, should not forget the price of its cost; what it had cost to secure civil and religious liberty. The A. P. A., he said, should see that due attention was paid to those who may desire to occupy places in the halls of legislation; if they wanted to go there to satisfy a self- interest they should be turned out; if they wanted to go there for a partisan purpose they should be defeated, for those who are sent to fill such responsi‘)le places should do so in the interest of the whole people. He said: When & party finds itself strong and backed up by the right it should be very careful not to create antagonism by unwise utterances and by the use of intemperate language. This remark was received with a great deal of applause. He continued: The A. P. A. should stand firm by one principle and not follow one {dea for six months and then at the end of that time adopt another. It should stand by men who when they set their feet down will be able 0 keep them down. There should be appeals by pow- erful and convineing argument, temperately sgokeu, for certainly if you have a platform that is sound there ought to be enough to defend it. The speaker spoke of the Son of God and the brignt example he set, for the purpose of illustrating that while He was greater than all others He did not set himself above them, and rather than being their master of the masses He was their servant. The speaker continued : What I am about to say would apply to all denominations and as well to one as to another,and what I say is that Iwould not trust any set of ecclesiastics to govern in any partof tne world. If we want to maintain an educational system leeg it out of eccclesias- tics. I have in mind the English school sys- tem. An archbishop wrote to the press in- structing the voters who to support for the school board. Iam happy to say that not one of those recommended was chosen. That was England’s way of resenting what was consid- ered a gross piece of impértinence. The agplauso that followed these words was kept up for some time. After dwell- ing for some time on the methodsin which elections are carried on in England, he ad- vocated the reading of the fiible in the schools of the country, holding that the word of God had never done any harm to any one, while, on the contrary,it had benefited countless numbers. The Bible, he said, is like the sun; it does not belong to one, it belongs to the world. Continuing in the line of the Bible, he uoted the ten commandments and said &nt they are the platform of God, and that if these were carried out in San Fran- cisco this City would be God’s own para- dise. He also spoke of the manner in which people worship, holding that worship should be conttnuous and not re- served for 11 o’clock on Sunday morning. Denominational instruction, he said, he did not object to so long as that kind of instruction was not given at the expense of the State. He_ expressed himself in favor of moral training so long as it was not given at the expense of the people. He stated further that instead of cramming pupils, as is done, if two-thirds of what is imparted were digested there would be better education than there is now. He said that there was a_great deal of truth in the remark of Henry Ward Beecher that the fellow who was crammed with knowledge, but could not get it out when wanted, was not educated; he was simply stuffed. He then said that in this world there were no priests in the strict sense of the word, for there can be no riest unless there be an altar and a sacri- gce and that at this time neither exists. He concluded his address with an appeal for unity in the movement in which the A. P. A. is engaged and an appeal for brotherly love so as to win over tgose who are in error. When the speaker resumed his seat he was heartily applauded. After the singing of “‘America,’’ the Rev. C. A. Rabing of the Evangelic church de- livered a short address in which he urged the importance of brotherly love, of which the previous speaker had spoken, saying that flies are never caught with vinegar. He said that if the association finds that any persons are not in the right path the society should induce them to attend the meetings and be instructed. He dwelt upon the troubles that have recently taken p&ce in Illinois and said that it was time ihat those foreigners that created them should be taught that the rights of those who are born under the protection of the stars and stripes, be they colored or white, are to be respected; that they must be given to understand what Old Glory teaches. He urged every man, woman and child to organize for the purpose of carrying out the principle of the American Protective Association. After benediction by the Rev. Mr. Deitz the meeting adjourned. YANG YU TAKES A HAND. Chinese Feud Reaches the Ears of the Minister at Washington. Consul-General LI Has Proclama- tlons Posted All Over China- town. Official cognizance of the Chinatown troubles has been taken by the Chinese Minister at Washington, Yang Yu, and a circular was posted about Chinatown yes- terday, by direction of the Consul-General, Li Yung Yew, calling attention to a dis- patch from Minister Yang, and urging the Ning Yongs and See Yups and others to cease boycotting the Sam Yups. Save the crowds that gathered to read these circulars and the continual hammer- ing of the discordant gongs in the joss- houses to frighten the bad spirits away, Chinatown was orderly and quiet yester- day. The boycott against the Sam Yups has caused that particular one of the Six Com- panies great financial loss, and opposition butcher-shops and pork-stores have been started here and there by the See Yups. These have been well patronized, because the fear of physical force and personal violence has almost entirely prevented customers from patronizing Sam Yup | stores. The affair was, therefore, brought to the | attention of the Chinese Minister by a communication from the Sam Yups’ side of the feud, with the result that a telegram was sent by that diplomat to Consul-Gen- eral Li. The circular issued yesterday tells its own story as follows: FROM THE CONSULATE—NOTICE. To AUl Chinese Concerned: The Minister rep- resenting his Imperial Majesty to the United States Government at Washington, D. C., hav- ing received a communication stating that the Ning Yong people have threatened to avoid and pass by the Sam Yup people, he has there- fore telegraphed to us the following message: To Li Yung Yew, Consul-General for China, San Francisco, Cal.—SIR: It has come to our notice that the business of the Sam Yup people has been made to suffer by certain lawless persons by the withdrawal and withholding of patron- age from the said business, and by efforts to persuade others to withdraw and withhold their patronage from the same. This, we are informed, is causing much disturbance and may atany time provoke acts of disorder. Trade should be free to all, and all men en- gaged in business are legally entitled to profit thereby. The interests of Chinese residents in this country and those of our nation at home are identical, and any attempt to_separate the allied brotherhoods must naturally cause dis- aster among the merchants of our race. I therefore notify all Chinese people con- cerned that the business of buying and selling must be allowed to go on witbout further in- terference. Should the present state of things continue, trade intercourse might be com- pletely stopped. It would be wise ii the chief men of the Six Companies should confer to- gether and do all in their power to quiet the people. YANG YU, Minister. PROCLAMATION. Now, therefore, I, Li Yung Yew, Consul-Gen- eral, do hereby notify all Chinese concerned, and call attention to the message of the Minis- ter at Washington. Let all Chinese residents be governed accordingly. Afany violation of law or act of disorder be committed, or any street disturbance, as re- cently occurred, I will at once inform the au- thorities of this municipality and ask them to enforce their laws. Let all go on and trade as before and stop dividing up into factions. The Sam Yups, Ning Yongs, See Yups and all others are people from the same country, and are brothers of the same race. They should therefore be friendly together, and not do anything which might | cause a disturbance of business relations. Let 1o one hinder any person in the buying and selling of goods. 1f any acts are committed contrary to this notice they will be at the risk of the lawless ersons themselves, and the laws shall beal- Powed to take their course. Take warning. L1 YUNG YEW, Consul-General, CHANG Tip CHING, Consul. A It1s claimed by Chinese prominent in the Six Companies that the chief officers of the See Yups still maintain amicable re- lations with the Sam Yups. These au- thorities say that it is only the more com- mon people among the See Yups who in- sist on boycotting the Sam Yups, and that they are incited to do so by the highbinder element. { Last evening, after the Chinese had bad a pretty thorough opportunity to digest the contents of the Washington Minister’s roclamation, another placard was posted. ft evidently was inspired by the highbind- ers, for it counseled the Chinese to pay no_heed to the Minister’s proclamation, and called upon the See Yups to meet to- morrow and perfect the organization of the new Wey Fung federation. Sergeant Shea’s men tore down the placards at the request of the Consul-General. There was considerable excitement for a few mo- ments, but very little disorder. He Found His Overcoat. The train stopped in the great dark sta- tion of a New England city, and a gentle- man who had been dozing during the last hour of his journey fiot up in haste, seized his bag and hurried out of the car. Ina moment he came rushing back; he had forgotten his overcoat. But no overcoat was there, for his son had come alon from the smoking-car, recognized it ang carried it out. ““Where’s my coat?” exclaimed the owner excitedly, diving under the seat and knocking off his hat as he rose. “This was my seat! 1'm sure I left it here.” But the persons sitting near had just entered the car and took no interest in him: nobody answered. Out he hurried, and again missed his son, who had gone into tfie station to inquire about tickets. He was sure his coat must be in that car! There was nothing for it but to go back, and back he went. Meanwhile a tall, slender lady dressed in black, with a long crape veil over her face, entered the seat he had vacated, and sank wearily back in_the corner, her veil still over her face. In rushed the excited gen- tleman. The train was about to start, and if he was to find his coat, it was now or never. “There it is!"” he exclaimed in triumph. “I knew it was there!”’ He plunged forward, and literal? inbhe at—the veiled lady. She shrieke: e gasped an apology, the train started nnrlgho lunged out of the car.—Youth’s Com; ion, THE McDONALD FAMAILY Dr. R. H. Still -Lingering at Carlsbad for His Health. R. H JR TALKS IN JAIL Frank Dwells on an Oriental Island. People’s Home Stockholders Liable. The Legislature at its.last session amended the law creating the Board of Bank Commissioners, with a view of con- ferring greater power on the commission. According to reports which are believed to be authentic the Commissioners will re- quest the directors of the People’s Home Savings Bank to levy an assessment on the stockholders of that insolvent institu- tion. Depositors, whose deposits in the aggre- gate approximate $700,000, have assigned to the Safe Deposit Company their books, and this company, acting as their agent for the collection of the money, is presum- ably pressing the Bank Commissioners to act in the matter. The capital stock of the People’s Home Bank consisted of 10,000 shares, but the holders have paid in only 30 per cent. How much of the stock was held by Dr. Mc- Donald, Dick McDonald and Frank Me- Donald is net known. Men who have facilities for obtaining inside knowledge assert that 9000 shares are held by persons from whom no assessment could be col- lected, as they are not men of means and property. Several stockholders are known, however. to be possessed of worldly goods, lands, money, etc., and they might be reached by the assessment. At last ‘accounts Dr. McDonald was at Carlsbad, but the waters of that famous resort had not restored his health so as to enable him to venture on a return journey to the United States. He wrote recently that it was his purpose to remain longer in Europe and try other resorts. Frank McDonald is on_an_island some- where off the coast of Asia. He went there via Japan, and has found the surroundings agreeable. He has not advised his family or friends of a desire to return to San Francisco. Captain J. M. McDonald, ex-Sunervisor, is still standing at his post of duty to pre- serve all that can be saved from the wreck of the Pacific Bank. He has in his possession the details, data and plot to write a drama on the financial schemes of his brother, Dr. McDonald, but he has no leisure time to dramatize the story, even if his inclinations should prompt bhim to present the history of the bank wreck in stage form, In speaking recently of some of the transactions which plunged the Pacific Bank into ruin the captain said: ‘“I'he bank loaned or put $140,000 in a coal mine called the Cedar River Company. The story now comes, but I do not know how true it is, that the mine was located on Northern Pacific Railroad lands.” “I am not worrying about the future,” said Dick McDonald, when seen in the visitor’s room of the County Jail yester- day. His manner seemed to belie his words, but then the ex-president of the Pacific Bank always was of a nervous tem- perament_and rather jerky in his move- ments. But his face corroborated his statement. He gained flesh since his con- finement, a thing that cannot happen to one who worries much. “T am letting the future take care of it- self,” he said. “If I get as good a jury as I did the last time everything will come out all right. If not—oh, well, as I say, I am not worrying. I am going to take things as_they come. If pleasure, ;loy comes, well and good. It the other, why, well and good also. When a man worries it is because he lacks philosophy. “I do not know where my father is. I have not heard from him for over a year. Oh, no; I cannot say that we are on bad terms. Why has he not secured bail for me? Well—ah—ah, you see, I haven’t worried about bail. Ican wait. “Am I writing a book? Well, you can say that you called upon Mr. Mcdonald in his room here [he did not say cell, but ‘room’] and that he said he did not care to discnss matters until after his trial.” “But that would not answer the question about the book,”” was pointed out to the prisoner. “That is so, it would not. Well, you see, if I have written a book, or if T am go- ing to write a book, the public would ounly think of me as seeking after notoriety if were to talk about it now.” “Then you have written a book?” was asked. “If I should write a book it would be something uncommon. It would have the finest kind of illustrations and would be published handsomely.” ‘‘Have you finished the book ?”” “It might be better to publish itasa serial or in one of the Eastern magazines. I have thought of letting Harpers Maga- zine or the Century have it. It would be written in the finest kind of literary style, something that would command attention from the intelligent and educated classes. I would not be vindictive. Iam not that kind of a man. I would rather go to the penitentiary myself than be the means of sending any one else there. I have seen so_much suffering here—not that I have suffered myself. But I haye seen others suffer. Therefore, I would not do any- thing to send any one to the penitentiary. “But a man, however wicked he might be, could not wreck a bank all by himself. I mean to say, {‘ou know, that I'could not have wrecked the Pacific Bank all alone— you understand—not unless I had used dynamite. There is nothing revengeful about me. In_a book, or whatever I might write—if T have written or am going to write—I would draw economic truths from statements of fact that would be interesting. And T would bave it illus- trated; the very best of illustrations. I wish you would say that Mr. McDonald does not wish to talk about himself at this time.” THE wCALL" IS INDORSED, Journals Throughoutthe Coast Commend Its Ef- forts. The Leading Papers of the Citles and Towns of California Comment Kindly. The San Francisco CALL, always ready to work for the interests of the general pub- lic, has once more thrown itself between the people of this State and the vampire that has bled it so long, and is making the fight alone. Few People were aware that the State Board of Equalization met Mon- day in Sacramento to assess the railroads of this State, and perhaps more would have thought of appearing there if they had thought of the meeting. Acents of the Southern Pacific Company have been before the board to urge a re- duction of their already tco low assess- ment, but the only lpgnmnu for the eople is to be credited THE MORNING 'ALL of Monday, which presented nearly a page of facts nnd figures for the enlighten- _ment of the board. If the members have any intention of rforming their duty they will read care- Ily the earnest plea of THE CALL; and if they read it carefully and are honest the pleadings of the raifroad attorneys will not prevent them from increasing the as- sessmert. The Delta would be pleased to have Mr, Arnold of this district do_his whole duty in the matter and lead the way to sure round and would like to see his col- eagues follow. There can be no excuse for doing otherwise now. The Delta for one thanks Mr. Shortridge and THE CALL for their excellent work.—Visalia Delta. To Obtain Leadership. Charles M. Shortridge is making a mag- nificent paper of the San Francisco CALL. ‘With a news service equal to the best, with every mechanical device that will lessen time and space between the pressroom and patrons and with a skilled corps of writers to deal with every phase of modern life, THE CALL is solidly planted to obtain and maintain strong leadership in the future of this wonderful Pacific Coast as its nat- ural local heritage, as well as to achieve telling influence 1n the vital affairs of this Nation. If the other forces of civilization were moving with the intelligent celerity which distinguishes the American press, and which is marvelous in this age of won- ders, the mistakes of social and political existence would be speedily minimized. The sanctum reaches a wider parish than the 1;(mlxbit. and the conscientious editor’'s work trends just as distinctly to human betterment as does that of the preacher. Hence we are glad when brains, money and experience are at the helm to guide such a paper as THE CALL on_its humane mission.—Nooksack (Washk.) Reporter. Shortridge’s Mark. In the following clipping from the San Francisco CALL acquaintances will recog- nize another of C. M. Shortridge’s private marks on that paper: In its treatment of the Durrant case THE CavrL will present every iota of the news that in wisdom and propriety may be put into ty]ie. 1t will neither expand nor pad, and will in no sense try to be eithera panderer or an advocate. If there are among us those of unsound imaginations who crave unwholesome stimulant which adroit and unscrupulous journalism could impart to such a trial they must seek their indulgence in some source other than THE Cary, and their mental and moral com- panionship elsewhere than among its read- ers.—Selma Irrigator. For Clean Journalism. The San Francisco CALL is being highly commended all over the State for its de- termined stand in regard to clean journal- ism, and its deserves all the good words said of it. Clean journalism is nothing new tous. We ““point with pride” to the record of the Encinal, which, for more than a quarter of a century, has been recog- nized as one of the cleanest journals of this State. We abhor sensationalism, and hence omit from its columns any and every- thing that will tend to corrupt the minds of its readers or feed the depraved appe- tites of those hunting for morsels of viclous details and disgusting incidents. Even advertising of a questionable character is not admitted to its columns, let the pa; offered be what it may.—Alameda Encinal. Second to None. Since Charles M. Shortridge purchased the San Francisco CALL that journal has forged steadily forward, until to-day it stands second to no paper on the Pacific Coast. THE CArn is now distinctly the people’s paper, not pandering and cater- ing to the wishes of the corrupt, who are willing to pay for the service they getfrom a newspaper, provided they control its tone. On the contrary, THE CALL is on the side of right and justice, boldly and fear- lessly attacking anything and everything that is corrupt in political, business or social circles, and commending all that is good, fair, open and above board. No honest man with honorable motives need fear Tue CaALL, but rogues and rascals fear this journal in California as a jugger- ;au:. ‘We salute THE CaLr.—Salem (Or.) ost. Highly Commendable. The course pursued by the San Fran- cisco CarL in the Durrant trial is highty commenaable. It gives but the bare facts of the trial as it proceeds, while other prominent San Francisco papers vie with each other in giving half-page illustrated details of the affair. The public has had enough Durrant, whether guilty or inno- cent, and in the interest of public decency and morality, the papers should refrain from any further blazoning abroad of a crime that is a disgrace not only to San Francisco, but to the whole State as well.— Los Gatos Mail. Lottery Sales Diminishing. It is said that since THE CAarr has opened its batteries on the lottery business in San Francisco not half the number of tickets are sold that were sold before. If the other papers should turn in and help the crusade along the business could be practically wiped out, and the money that goes to enrich the lottery millionaires would be svent in making the people happy and contented. Not one in a thousand persons_is able to beat a lottery game.— Fresno Expositor. «“The Call’s’” Report. The San Francisco papers are deluging us with a mass of stuff about the Durrant trial, illustrated with pictures in the poor- est style of engraving. THE CArL, how- ever, is an exception to the rule, havin, avoided catering to the morbid sensational desires of the class of readers which some of the other papers seem to be making such desperate efforts to please.—Weaver- ville Record. Free From Objection. Tae CALL is to be complimented on the stand it has taken in the Durrant case. Its reports are free from sensational matter, and the plain, unvarnished facts are given. Cnmim{) cases are ‘“boomed” too much nowadays, and the pandering to the mor- bid curiosity of the public is demoralizing to journalism.—Suisun Republican. A California Newspaper. Brother Shortridge of THE CALL has sur- prised the newspaper world of the metrop- olis by conducting a California newspaper. Prior to Mr. Shortridge’s advent in the City across the bay, the public there had only known a San Francisco daily. The discerning mind can_readily appreciate the distinction and difference involved.— Sausalito News. Thanks to ‘The Call.” Thanks to the wise action of the San Francisco CAarL in publishing the facts regarding former assessments of the Southern Pacific Railroad, the State Board of Equalization did not decrease the assess- ment of the road, but rather added $250.- 000.—Hanford Democrat. THOSE WHO WISH To KNow --THE--- GREAT SECRET OF NATURE SHOULD READ “ELASTICITY A MopE oF Mortion.” iRV ROBERT STEVENSON, C.E. Member of the Academy of Sciences. 50 CENTS OF ALL BOOKSELLERS. Trade supplied by the Industrial Pub- lishing Company, 40 California street, and the San Francisco News Company. NEW TO-DAY. FRATINGER'S (loals, IS, Furs, The elegant stock of the late Mr. A. M. 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