The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, February 26, 1896, Page 10

10 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1896. BROWN PRESENTS NEW EVIDENCE Deacon Dexter Tells of a Visit Mrs. Stockton Made. “WOULD LIE OR STEAL.” Rev. John Ray of Sonoma Also Comes to the Rescue of the Pastor. MRS. DAVIS’ GRAVE CHARGES. The Story of the Now Famous Turkish Tea Is Related in Minute Detail. Brown had an inning before the siastical council, which, after a four ays’ rest, met in the assembly-room of the First Congregational Church yester- day. The pastor sprang a surprise in the person of Rev. John Ray, formerly his issociate, but now located at Sonoma, and followed this up by introducing Deacon D. rt Dexte: The testimony of the two witnesses was rebuttal in a limited way to the state- ment of Stock and they succeeded 1 throwir ny side lights on the win- some widow's oft-repeated story. Asearly as 1 o’clock the entrance to the lecture-room was besieged by hundreds of people, -mosily ladies, When the doors e finally opened there was a wild rush resulted in bringing nding-room only’ state of Men and women were content to themselves alol wall, deter- mined evidently not to miss anything worth seeing or hearing. for seats, which soon g the Valentine Browr securing seats in the t row and immediate posite the moderator. Across the one seat back, sat Mrs. Cooper, her daugh- ter, Miss Hattie, and Mrs. T Blanchard, the las indulged in a fit of hysterics on the occasion of her last appearance in the council chamber. Mrs. Stockton was not present. There were many new but we thre known n ous to wit- s the | ¢ had come 1st to get a glimpse of Miss Overman and Brown, while others had been drawn he sacr i er the impression s. Davidson would be placed on the was_conspicuous > found them- s after the first great rush for over. Archie McMi lin, whose name has been menti connection with that of Mrs. was also present. At ten minutes after 2 the council filed prayer by Rev. Mr. Tenney and the reading of the minutes, proceeded directly to the matter in hand. Rev.John Rea was the first witness called, and it was plainly evi- dent that he was somewhat of a surprise to the prosecutior Though his tes larl stimony was not particu- strong, yet it was helpful to the pas- cause in showing that he as assistant to Dr. Brown had never seen Mrs. Stock- ton in conversation with the latter or knew of her visits to the office. As he was at the church during the busy hours of the day Mr. Rea did not think it likely that Mrs. Stockton could have been a censtant visitor without at some time coming under his observation. It seems to me,” he said, *‘that all the sorrow and suffering of San Francisco was resting on the shoulders of Dr. Brown at that time. Every one who had trouble seemed to come to him for advice and istance. The amount of work hedid was nothing short of wonderful. It would have killed me in two weeks’ time.” Deacon D. Gilbert Dexter was next placed on the stand. He told a short, concise story of a visit Mrs. Stockton paid bim three or four weeks ago. “‘She told me.” saia Mr. Dexter, “that she would be willing to lie for Dr. Brown— ves, steal for him, if he would but keep still. 1 gathered from her conversation that she actually knew nothing against bim, but had been forced Mmto her present position.”” Deacon Dexter said he had told all this to Dr. Brown, who replied that he had nothing to conceal, but, to the contra insisted on the fullest inquiry. The wit- ness had heard of the Turkish tea inci- dent, but was not then aware that Mrs. Stockton was a member of the church. During the aiternoon session Dr. Brown raade a formal request that Mrs. Stockton be recalled for cross-examination. That lady has, however, declared her intention not to again appear before the council. y Davis in the course of her tes- timony declared that Mrs. Stockton said she had used all her arts on the pastor, but without succ: She intended to ruin Dr. Brown, however, because he would not re- fuse the church to Mrs. French for the Turkish t Mrs. Davis also swore that Minnie Falk had declared to her Mrs. Stockton’s at- tempt to blackmail Governor Perkins, Dr. Brown and others, and Mrs. Stockton had also threatened Mrs. French, and at one time endeavored to attract the latter's husband. Mrs. French told all about the Turkish tea and u quarrel she had with tne pastor, in which both had said a good many harsh things. When Mrs. French had completed her testimony Dr. Brown made the some- what peculiar acknowledgment that the moment he and Mrs. Stockton left the liouse of the witness he became convinced thatthe widow had designs upon him. Judge Advocate Wadhams announces that Mrs. Davidson will be the first wit- ness placed on the stand to-day. Her ex- amination will probably consume the en- tire afternoon. After the council adjourned last night, an informal meeting was held. A com. mittee of three, consisting of Rev. Mr. Rader, E. C. Williams and Rev. Mr. Ten- ney, were appointed to visit Mrs. Eaton in Oakiand and receive her statement. Mrs, Eaton has refused to appear before the council, but is willing to tll what she knows under the conditions above named. Dr. Brown will accompany the committee. Tne council will meet to-day at 2 o'ciock. L= THE PROCEEDINGS. Deacon Dexter Substitutes a Long Story About Mrs. Stockton. Mrs. Brown arrived after the lecture- room at the First Congregational Church was well filled yesterday afternoon. Miss Overman, however, had reserved a seat for her and the two women fell to whispering with each otner, the younger one’s face gradually assuming a drawn and much- perplexed expression. Next to Miss Over- man sat Valentine, the pastor’s son, and across the aisle, on a line with the mem- bers of the Brown househole, Mrs. Cooper and Mrs. Lena Blanchard occupied adjoin- ing chairs The council opened at ten minutes after 2, at which time the crowd had increased to such a degree that the atmosphere was stifling. i The Rev. Mr. Tenny of San Jose led in prayer. The petition was brief and con- sisted mainly of an imploration for the spirit of wisdom on behalf of the council and a prayer that the congregation might be blessed with the gift of patience and fortitude. 8 The rollcall and reading of the minutes followed. Dr. Brown requested the min- utes be corrected so as to read that he had asked that press representatives be ad- mitted to all ions of the council. His request was granted. The first witness examined was the Rev. | John Ray, former assistant pastor of the church, at present living in Mill Valley He said he had been superintendent of the Sunday-school from July, 1893, to July, 1804, He continued,in answer to a ques- | tion by the prosecutor: 2 “I know Mrs. Stockton slightly. She was received into membership about the time of the M nxembcr communion. At the request of Dr. Brown | made inquiries | about her before her admission, as is fre- find nothing against her. That is to say, I made inquiries of a minister about Mrs was, or where he lived, or what was his name.” On being pressed asto any further con- versations regarding Mrs. Stockton, the witness admitted that Mrs. Brown had objected to Mrs. Stockton being in the choir during the Smith revival meetings in 1894. Dr. Brown and his wife gave no reason for this attitude toward Mrs. Stock- ton, and the wirness asked no question As to the Turkish tea incident the wit- ness had heard from Mrs. French that she had notified Mrs. Stockton not to appear at that event, nor to take part in it under any pretext. About that time Dr. Brown appeared very much worried and harassed. He was much occupied with church busi- ness, and was frequently kept very bu for several successive hours almosc dai The doctor did not, however, remain at his office in the evening. The study door was locked when the room was unoceu- pied. He bad never seen Mrs. Stockton converse with Dr. Brown, as far as he could recollect. In response to a question by Dr. Brown Mr. Ray said he could partially recall writing to the Rev. Mr, Chase of Sonoma at Brown’s request ior information regara- g Mrs. Stockton. He complained that his memory was poor and frequently re- ferred to a paper, which he said contained less his vsual answer was, “‘I don’t remem- ber.”” Mrs. Davidson was next called. The pastor interposed & vigorous protest to the admission of Mrs, Davidson to the stand before the Stockton matter should be thor- oughly ventilated. sued, which was only ended when_it tran- spired that, though called to testify, Mrs. Davidson was not present. Deacon Dexter then read the following { | written statement: e into my office ling me her card by way of introduction eral friends were in the office at the time. he said she wished to see me alone. Iwent into the hall front on Mason street, near the elevator, on the sixth floor, and she “Haven't you a prive.te oflice?” 1 replied, but we can talk here.” She said: “All rig 1 wish to talk with you about this unfortunate affair of Dr. Brown’s. I have confidence in you, Mr. Dexter. from what I hear of you from others, or should not come to see you at this time. ha rooms, but not seeing you I finally thought it my duty 1 10 come to see yonu at your of on a mission of peace toward Dr. at I may be able to assist him in thi of his terrible trouble, as well as that of amily. I have great regard for him and i iends and I have no desire to harm bim in any wa “With tie wish t0 avoid any further trouble on my part is the principal reason why I have called upon you. Yes, I may sey the only reason s that You may convey this, my earnest wish, o him. him not to have me called into this case any further. Let me say to you, Mr. Dexter, that I havealways had the highest regard for Dr. Brown in all respects. Heisa man of great ability, and I believe he isone who is able to do'great good in the world. Now, let me say that I have come of my own volition and have one in coming to see you. Iam & poor, weak woman, all alone in the world, not seeking notoriety, but desiring peace—peace with all. 1 have been misquoted and misunderstood, Ii Dr. Brown had first let me alone I should havye said nothing, but being attacked I must defend myself a5 4 matter of course. You cau see that, and in that Iconsider I was not to bleme. “I may say to youI have friends who wounld Qo a great deal for me_if Ishould cail upon them, but I have not and shall not, unless I am driven to the wall, then I shail defend x self, and they will, without doubt, help me if T should say so. This I do not went. 1 desire peace, and will keep peace if Dr. Brown so 10 him personally from me, as I cannot reach him, but you can, and I come fo you, believing you to be'a just and true man, from all I have heard of you, Mr. Dexter. I think I never met you before to speak to you; at least, I do not deal justly by me, from all T hear of you.” T told Mrs. Stockton I was not aware that I had ever met her before on any occasion, ana should not have known her until she intro- duced herself at my office to-day. I told her I cerned in'this nnfortunate affair. That above all things I desired that truth to be known, the guilty exposed and punished and the innocent 1o be exonerated. To thatend all my efforts had been direcied and would be to the end. Mrs. Stockton replied, “I believe you Mr. Dexter, and that is why I come to you as I do, believing in you.” Finally she said, “Now I shall rely upon you to convey my message to Dr. Brown, and say [ wish to help him and not harm him and not to drag my name into matters any further, but let me alone—that is what 1 desire above all things, to be let alone.” In response to a question by Dr. Brown, Deacon Dexter read the following supple- mental statement: On Monday morning, January 27, I went to Dr. Brown's house about 9 o’clock and told him what Mrs. Stockton requested me to s: to him. Dr. Brown repliea: “If Mrs. Stockton should call to see you again you can say (o her from me that I will enter into no agreement with Mrs, Stockton—I will make her no promises. This scandalous matter must be sifted to the bottom. I shall make no attempt to keep it from the public, and I defy Mrs. Stockton.” The deacon could not affirm that Mrs. dragged into the scandal. At this point the council retired into secret session for the space of an hour. Dr. Brown met a young lady in the vesti- bule and had an animated conversation with her, during- which he took copious quently done in similar cases, and could | Stockton, but I cannot remember who he notes copied from his diary, but none the | A warm discussion en- | I sent word for you to come to my | ot been prompted by any | | | | affliction. willsit. Yes, more, iet me say, I would be willing to lie for Dr. Brown or steal for him, if 1could help lift his burdens, provided he | will let me alone. This I wish'you to convey remember that I have, but I believe you will | should try to deal justly by her and all con- | with retired in notes in a small memorandum-book. Shortly before 5 o’clock the members of the council re-entered the lecture-room. No explanation of the mysterious ab- sence was vouchsafed, and when the mod- erator declared the council in open ses- sion once more Dr. Brown asked that Mrs, Stockton be called. That lady failed to Davis was requested to take the stand. 1 married. The witness said that it would be far better for the work if half the teachers were to he married off, but that they seemed to take their time in assum- ing the bonds of matrimony, at which a laugh arose. She had never heard that Mrs. Stockton | had been co-respondent 1n a divorce case respond to her name, and then Mrs. May | | her as to that matter. Before commencing her testimony on | cross-examination, Mrs. Davis protested against the unfeeling manner in which one of the morning papers had referred to an impediment in her speech. “When I was a voung girl,”’ she said, “T nursed a family of children through an attack of diphtheria, and at last caught the disease myself. I lost my voice as a re- sult of this illness, and have been sensi- tive on the matter ever since. It wounded me severely to see that one of the papers referred to me as having spoken through my nose.” At this a titter circulated among a con- tingent of the “baser sort” who filled a certain portion of the hall. Pale with in- | dignation, the venerable moderator sprang | to his feet and launched a scorching repri- mand at the unfeeling vulgarity displayed by those who had laughed at the witness’ He then in courteous tones re- quested Mrs. Davis to .disregard the fla- grant exhibition of ill-breeding, as coming from persons beneath her notice. | acknowledged having Mrs. Davis then repeated her statement | of last Friday night, to the effect that Mr. Stockton had told her that she intended ruining Dr. Brown. Mrs. Stockton swore eternal vengeance agai against Mrs. French, ow: tea affair. The doctor, according to M; Stockton, had also aggiieved that lady by howing himself impervious to her biand- ishment: Mrs. Davis was of the opinion that Mrs. Stockton was a fallen woman, since she had asked who the rich men of the congregation were. A long discussion here ensued as to the propriety of admitting third-hand testi- mony. The moderator was much against such evidence being receivec. “Why,” he remarked, “if you admit what Mrs. Smith said to Mrs. Jones, and Mrs. Jones said to Mrs. Robinson, and Mrs. Robinson seid to somebody eise, you | can easily ruin the best man living.” A majority of the council agreed in this view and Mrs. Davis was requested to | | in Port Angeles, and had never questioned As to Mrs. Stock- vhen interrogated by v widow replied: ‘T h things none of my ton’s fine feather: Dr. Brown, the pluc always considered su s, Dr. Brown. . French was the next witness after Mrs. Cooper left the stand. She refused to testify unless her picture should be kept out of the newspapers. On being reas- sured on this score, Mrs. French, attired in o simply yet elegantly made calling costume, half concealed by a sealskin wrap, and with her head crowned by a dainty toque of black point lace, took the oath and seated herself on the witnesses’ chair. At times during her testimony she glanced nervously toward the audience, as though mutely réquesting aid from some friend amid the sea of bonnets which con- cealed floor, chairs and everything save the walls and ceiling of the auditorium. The well-worn Turkish tea episode was rehearsed in all its details. Mrs, French requested Mrs. Stockton to refrain from autending, and said Dr. Brown had twice remonstrated with her on that account. He told her that by suspecting Mrs. Stockton the wit- ness was doing a grave injury to that putation. Mrs. Brown was prese entatthe first of these interviews. The second took place at the witness’ house. She and the pastor both became much ex- cited and angry words were exchanged. Dr. Brown insisted that Mrs. Stockton’s name should be returned to its place on the programme. “Itold him I would not let Mrs ton iake partin the tea even if he w pile the Moo orithia - som orny gold pieces and offer them to me,” said Mrs. French. The witness further stated that Mrs. Stockton, wno had come with Dr. Brown, took little or no part in the zonversation, interjecting only an occasional word, but she appeared to be very much incensed. Dr. Brown here remarked that Mrs, | Stockton had duped and cajoled him into | going to Mrs. French’s house on the oc- speak only on matters which had come | under her immediate observation. She went over a great portion of her former testimony and said she would never repeat Mrs. Stockton’s language about Mr: French. She intimated, however, that the Mason-street lady, goaded to desperation by Mrs. French's treatment of her, had threatened to alienate the affections | of Mrs. French’s husband. Mrs. Davis had | had no quarrel with Mrs. Stockton, but the | little lady’s last dress, according to the | witness, was not paid for, and the Sheriff’s officer sent to ccllect the money had not been able to effect an entrance into Mr: Stockton’s rooms for the purpose of at taching the piano. ‘When Mrs. Davis had concluded Dr. Brown requested that the Stockton matter be set at rest before any other evidence | | might be introdu . This caused some difference of opinion and the council forth- secret session. At the open of the evening session Dr. Mooar led in prayer, the petition be- ing for grace to speak and act ina way free from malice, fear or prejudice. The closing supplication was for light and aid from on high, so that the deliberations of the council might result in a complete and full discovery of the truth. Mrs. S Jooper was the first wit- ness. She identified a packet of letters ad- dressed to herself, which the judge advo- cate showed her as being the communica- tions from Port Angeles in relation to M Stockton’s indebtedness in that place. She detailed Mrs. Stockton’s kindergarten | work, citing reveral instances of the lady’s devotedness to her labors. *‘Do you know, Mrs. Cooper,” asked Dr. Brown, “whether any prominent man in | Port Angeles asked Mrs. Btockton to go to that town 2"’ . “I do not,” was the laconic answer. Regarding Mrs. Stockton’s Port Angeles Lindergarten work she said she had hoped it would be enduring, but it had\been im- peded by financial adversities. When Stockton had _made anything like a threat | asked what she meant by Mrs. Stockton’s to injure Dr. Brown in case her name was | being *'a little gay ’ Mrs. Cooper said she meant nothing seriously bad. Mrs. Stock- ton did not resume teaching after her re- turn from Port Angeles because she did not wish to do so. The teachers in the kindergartens under Mrs. Cooper’s control were generally not changed until they casion mentioned. At a later date he sent a note of apology to Mrs. French’s hus- band asking pardon for his excited be- havior. Regarding Miss Overman Mrs, French refused to speak, as she claimed 1o know nothing of her. She had believed her to be a young girl and was much surprised tolearn of her being a married woman. M Davidson, the witness said, had come to her house on the Saturday might pre- ceding Christmas day, 1895, in a most dis- tressed and disheveled state. From her the witness heard for the first time of the pastor’s alleged relations with Overman. On the following day she sked Mrs. Davidson to dinner and al- lowed her to remain in the house until the ng of Christmas day. xpressed the idea that Mrs. David- son’s mind was deranged, and the witness invited her to her house in order to save her from trouble. The story told by the old woman kept the witness in a continual ferment, and on Christmas morning Mrs. Davidson left, having employed most of her t in the preparation of two vol- uminous memorials, one intended for the Rev. Dr. McLean and the other for the church trustees. The witness said she did not again see Mrs. Davidson until the morning of her arrest, the circumstances of which she described in detail. The witness was sur- ivnsvd to learn the crime for which Mrs. Davidson was apprehended and asked her if the charge were true. After being in- terrogated three times Mrs. Davidson acknowledged that there was some trouble about a matter of $500, but did not enter into any explanation. Mrs. Davidson had never said anything about money matters in connection with Dr. Brown, save to commend him for his charity to Miss Overman in aiding her with $35 a month. The witness refused to say who had in- formed her that Mrs. Stockton was an im- proper person to take part in a church en- tertainment, but said it was not Mrs, Davidson. Dr. Brown then took Mrs. French in hand and subjected her to a searching cross-examination. In answer to his ques- tions she said she had herself plwed‘hrs. Stockton’s name on the programme of ex- ercises at the Turkish tea, and had taken it off when informed that Mrs. Stockton wasa woman of questionable character. QT AR AT DEACON pors gl f fl,r@/. | i [Sketched by a *“ Cald™ artist.] D:XT 'R BEFORE THE COUNCIL. Mr. French | The disagreement with Dr. Brown on the occasion when he endeavored to induce her to refrain_from expelling Mrs. Stock- ton from the Turkish tea episode had, she said, so upset her that she was unable to celebrate her silver wedding, which oc- curred a few days Jater, and she was still suffering from the effects of that encoun- er. On the following communion Sunday, Mrs. French said, she abstained from re- ceiving the sacrament, as her mind was so pained and angry that she considered her- self unprepared.” On coming from church she met Mrs. Cooper, to whom she men- tioned her difficulties and perplexities. Mrs. Cooper told her to take heart and not give way to discouragement, as all would turn out for the best, and that perhaps the witness might be able to do noble work in the cause of truth and right. After Mrs. French had left the stand a resolution was adopted to the effect that in future all evening sessions of the council adjourn at 9:30 o’clock. The councii then Tetired into secret session. Struck by a Ca Peter Economates, who hasa confectionery- store at 113 Powell street, was crossing Powell street last night to board an O'Farrell-street car when he was struck by a Powell-street car and thrown to the ground. He was taken to the Receiving Hospital suffering from an abra- sion of the right leg and the face and a contu- sion of the lert leg. e Dockery’s Salary in Danger. The chances are that the Finance Committee of the Bosrd of Supervisors, at its meeting on Friday, will order Auditor Broderick to refuse tosign’ the salary warrant of Milk Inspector Dockery and that a conilict of authority will be precipitated between the Board of Super- visors and the health authorities. TEMESDL 15 FAORED Commended by a Committee of the Regents for the Wil- merding School. Mayor Sutro’s Site Not Found Accept- able—Governor Budd Vigorously Booms Stockton. Regents of the State University met at the Mark Hopkins Institute yesterday afternoon and discussed proposed sites for the Wilezerding School. Without reach- ing a decision the subject was deferred until March 31 next, when the Regents will hold a special session on this topi; The Regents aitending yesterday were Budd, Crocker, Black, Marye, Chase, Reinstein, Phelps, Keliogg, Bartlett, Mar- tin, Miller, Hallidie ard Houghton. Timothy Guy Phelps was called to the chair before the Governor came in. Regents Miller, Bartlett, Hallidie, Marye and Martin, constituting the committee on site, presented an elaborate report, setting forth that offers of land as follows had been made: Adolph Sutro, land in San Francisco. Citizens of San Leandro, land in that place. A. Hooper, land in Redwood City. Castro-street’ Land Company, land in San Francisco. James D. Phelan, land in San Jose. F. K. Shattuck, land in Berkeley. Hugh Dimond and A. C. Brandemuhal, land in Fruitvale. F. A. Berlin, land in Oskland. W. W. Judson, land in Oakiand. Citizens of Lake County, iand in Lakeport. Katie Dwyer. land in Lorin, Alameda County. James Dunn, land in Oakland. Thomas Badger, land in Oakland. Louis N. uflifll, nd at Laundry Farm. Shainwald, Buckbee & Co., land in Alameda. The committee reported that the sites offered at Redwood, San Jose and Lake- port had been considered unfavorable on account of the distances from Berkeley. Concerning Mayor Sutro’s offer the re- port of the committee contains this para- graph: *‘The site offered by Mr. Sutro is thought to be too far out of town to ever become a successful competitor to the Lick and Cogswell schoois, which are supposed to offer the same advantages to poor bovs to whom time and car fares must be an object.” Mr. Shattuck’s offer for land at Berke- ley was understood to be withdrawn, and therefore the committee had narrowea down its choice to two sites—one at Temescal and the other in Oakiand. It was exr]nined to the regents that it was generally admitted that the $400,000 donated by Mr. Wilmerding should be de- voted to the maintenance of the school, and not a dollar of the principal should be exlvended for land or buildings. The calculation was made that the land would be given and that the interest on $400,000 would provide $2000 a month toward the building fund. Judge Walldce did not clearly under- stand the objection offered to the Sutro site. If the school should yoaway from San Francisco he desired to be informed upon all the facts demanding its location elsewhere. Should the choice be reduced to Oakland ana Temescal, regents should be fully advised Qf the advantages these presented. J. West Martin spoke highly of the Temescal site as the ideal location, under the eye of the university. The tract of land, containing seven and a half acres, was conveniently near two electric-car lines. Water was abundant and electric power within reach. Ex-Mayor Davis was accorded the privi- lege of presenting the merits of the Qak- land propositions, and he subniitted the case in a style so finished and polished that even Regents Wallace and Kellogg must have commended the composition. He described four excellent sites, and assured the board that the Oakland com- mittee had the money at command to pur- chase any one of them. In this order the sites were enumerated : First—Land south of Badger Park near an b Taten hud.a half t T econd— al af - first and Adeline streets. b nerey Third—One block, corner of Seventh and Ade- line streets. Fourth—Seven acres at Temescal. Mr. Davis directed public thought to the achievements of the university in the cause of cujture, in the domain of science and in the field of the humanities, and the equipment of the institution for doing more in the same’ line, but what he wanted to make clear was the necessity of utilitarian work and the advantage of Oakland for utility. Incidentally Mr. Davis mentioned the location of the Col- leges of Medicine and Law on the penin- sula and the danger of the university be- coming top-heavy on this side. He thought the elements of strength should be gathered about the old home site. About this time Governor Budd entered the room, leaving a picture of the Stock- ton Kree Library building and a large bundle of newspaper literature devoted to booming Stockton & a manufacturing town. Obviously, he had not heard that part of the committee’s report dropping out Ked- wood and San Jose on account of distance from Berkeley, for he proceeded with de- cided vigor to press the claims of Stockton for the school. He asserted that Stockton was the manufacturing center of California and the gllce of all places where a school of the character contemplated should be established. Building material of the most enduring tvpe was readily accessible. The beauty of tiie marble and ‘its suscepti- bility to the highest polish were shown in the Corinthian columns of the Siockton Free Library building. Citizens of Stockton would be as liberal with the university as they were with the Valley road. Stockton, he remarked, had everything desired—even had the Governor. Sacramento, too, should be considered, as that city was now gaining strength as a manufacturing point. A motion made by Judge Wallace to postpone consideration of the subject until March 31 was carried unanimously. Meanwhile, the newspapers throughout the State are expected to make the fact known that the regents will be pleased to nle’eivle additional tenders of land ifor the school. THE BULLET NOT EXTRACTED, Little Justin Gunnison's Physician Postpones the Operation. CATHODE RAY RESULTS. Some New Experiments Being Made by the University Professors. WORKING WITH THE SUNLIGHT College Men Operating Without Elec- tricity—A Photograph Through an Ebonite Piateholder. The professors at Berkeley wbo have been experimenting with the cathode ray photography are enthusiastic over their success in the case of Justin Gunnison, the San Francisco boy who shot himself in the hand last week. By means of the second plate taken on Monday the location of the bullet was established beyond possibility of doubt; the location being exactly as indicated less | distinetly in the first photograph. Professor S. B. Christy, head of the de- partment of mines at the university, had the second plate carefully developed yes- terday morning and excellent prints were obtained from it. The bones of the hand showed much more clearly tban in.the first photograph, and the show of the buliet was quite distinct. This is regarded as the best work yet accomplished on this coast, if not in the United States, with the new process, but the professors are confi- dent that still greater success will be ob- tained after desired tests of material and | apparatus are made. The first plate taken yesterday was un- | derexposed, having had only one hour and | a half, but the one used in the night and | which gave the best result was exposed for two hours and a hall. Dr. Greenleaf, & surgeon in the United States army, saw the photograph to-day. He stated that he was certain that the black spot near the third joint of the small finger was the seat | of the bullet. So certain was he of this | Kavanach, all in:erest in his feats are equal to those of Professor Hermann. The first part of the perform- ance was in the order of sleight-of-hand tricks. The second part was cabinet mani- festations, introducing what he termed somnatic indigitation, asomoteous sejunc- tion, bizarre-cabitet eccentricities and a complete exposure of bogus mediums. ‘While in the cabinet, securely tied by a committee selected from the audience, he rattled tambourines, rang bells, and finally emerged with the rope that had bound him held in his hands and free from knots. Mrs. Zanzic caused considerable interest by reading the contents of slips of paper upon which people in the audience had written questions. The lady’s part was performed satisfactorily . ——— REAL ESTATE TRANSAOTIONS. E.de Kay Townsend to Caroline S. Townsend lot on E line of Laguna street, 50 S of Valiejo, S 57:6 by E 100; gift. . and Teresa Romoni (nee Poli) to 1 h rry W. Bodwell, lot_on S :3 W of Plerce, W 25 by S line of Page street, 15 137:6; $10. Florence G Miller to Henry W. Miller, lot on W dero street. 50 N of Bush, N 50 by E line of North Willard street, 201:3 N of McAllls- ter, N 75, E 175:6. S 76:6, W 164: also lot on SE corner of North Willard and North Tyler (Golden Gate avenue) streets, S 50 b 120: aiso lot on SW corner of Montcomery and Filbert streets, S 50 by W 77:6; also lot on S _line of lot 23, Cash- man’s Subdivision, 80 E of North Willard 'street, E 20 by N 25; $10. Joseph ana’ Augusta Herzog (by B. P. Oliver, commissioner) to Hibernia Savings and Loan Society. lot on SW line of Dolores and Fifteenth streets,’S 71, W 87, N to point 192 W of beginning, E 192; $8994. tiam and Bridget E. Morgan to Joseph H. and Eliza J. Stephens. loton S line of Eigh- | teenth street, 360 W of Church, W 25 by S114; 10. #1711, Poblker to Minnie Poblker, lot on NW cor- ner of Howard and Twenty-sixth streets, N 65 by W 115; gift. and Kate M. Kebrlein to Gluseppe Cadenas: all interest in following: Lot on E line of Bur: nett street, 77:8 N of Jackson, N : Du lot on E line of 68 37 by E 68:9 6 N of W 21, W 62,5 wiso K corner bupont and 10:6 :10; $10. Julius H. Emden 1o Leon E. Raverat, 1ot on NW- corner of Pine and St. Marys streets, N 57:6 by W 17:8: $3000. John D. and El lot on BW line of allant to David S, Parker, SE 45:10 by 3 Burrell L. Jones to William Nicol, und 1-12 of lot on S corner of Howard and Russstreets, SW 25 . F. Bostick to A. McDonald, lot Island street, 100 S of Nevada, by £ 100; $750. corge W. and Mary I. Dent to Real Estate and oton W line of Pennsyl- vania avenue, of Twenty-second street (Sierra), N to point 208:9, S of Twentieth (Napa), S 407:3, B 100, 0, £ 100; grant W. V. and Marie L. Brown, lot on Huntingfon to Thomas owaand Twenty-second 50 by : also lot on W line of neteenth avenue, 175 N of “C" sireet, N 120; $10. 2 John and Hannah K S100, v Land Associa- 3 ner of Valley and Garden str being 1ot 82, block 9 tion(as recorded Union (N T L 3 avenue, N 25 by W 101:014, S 35, £ 101: lot on f Fifteenth street, 185 W of y S 116; $10. Patrick_and Hannah Barry to M. Martin, lot on W line of Laurel avenue, 125'S of Crescent avenue, S50by W 70, lots 134 and 136, Holiduy Map A; Joseph M. and Rosa B. Stranss to James and 1:6 ot on W iine of Merced stree feth), S 36:3, W 104, N Fairmount; $10. ALAMEDA COUNTY. Henrietta B. and A. A. Bouterious.to Henrietta A. Heatb, lot 10, being a subdivision of lot 8, Dun- Jane Dunne, S of Grove (Thi , £ 75, bloc! , NE et that he said he would feel safe in attempt- ing to cut out the bullet if the case was in his charge. | No attempt to remove the bullet has yet | been made, however. The boy is under | the care of Dr. John Wagner, and the latter concluded yesterday to treat the hand for a day or two so that the inflam- mation and soreness would be lessened before taking the bullet out. Dr. Wagner had not seen the photograph yesterday, but he was confident from his examination of the Land that the bullet was at the point indicated in the newspaper draw- ings. He says that the bullet can be re- moved without any difficulty, and he thinks that there will be no permanemj injury to the hand. | The boy wasout at play yesterday, but | " with his arm in a sling, and he is not troubled beyond a soreness of the hand. | Yesterday he was a sort of a prince among the boys of his neighborhood, and to have attained to his exalted position some of the urchins would probably have shot clear through both hands. The story of the Berkeley experiments was told over and over, and it is certain that being cathodographed was a good deal of a circus to young Justin. nigan Tract. Oakland Township; gift. James Healing to Kate Watts, 10ts "9 to 13, block ?, Amended Map J. W. Crawford Tract, Oakland Township; $20. Charles 'Lauinger to Charles J. and Mary K. Donahue, lot on N line Folger avenue, 183:1 W of San Pablo, 2 by W 90, being ot 70, property of Villa Ho ad Association, Bergeley: glit. R. and Mary A. Lloyd (by commissioner) to homas F. Grabe Edith Sprague (exe se estate of Caroline P. Sprague), 10t_on | Dwight way, 40 E of Dwinelle street, E 40 by | 127, belng lot 2, block 1, Case Tract, Berkele: | #1124, | " Edward E. (and as attorney) and Susan A (by attorney) to Milton J. Gre Bella Vista avenue, 52.57 Bella Vista and Eleventh avenue 45.97, SW 135.16, SE 52.57 10 begiuning, block D, Bella' Vista Park, subject to & morigage to Call- iornia Building Loan Association for $2800, East Oakland; $10. H. G. and Eiizabeth Fiske to Catherine Horn- iot on NE_corner of Villa avenue and nth street, N 79 by E 100, being lots 8 and 9, revised map of San Pablo avenue Villa Oakland Township: $10. aine Middlestorb to Daniel Middlestorb. lot on Sline of Alcatraz avenue, 220 E of Shattack avenue, E 40 by SE 136,25, SW'40 by NW 186:15 to be- sinning, being lot' 5, Liulefleld ‘uract, Berie- ley; 810 Mary J. Moss et al. to Catherine Carpenter, lot 15, block P, Amended Map Moss Tract, Brooklyn Township: $10. A.de Santos to R.B. Tappan,lot on W line of Bay street, 2068 of Santa Clara avenue, S 33:4 by W 150, Alameda: $500. David and Ann'O'Brien to Lourenco de Sonza, lot on NW line of Third street, 75 E of Lewls, E 25 by N 100, block G, Bay View Homestead, Oakland; 10. Lydia S, Barbour et al. to J. E. Prewett, lot o Eline of First avenue, 18 7 Professor Frederick Slate and Mr. Drew of the physics department at the State University are experimenting with | the cathode ray photography at their | laboratory in the hope of doing successful | work by using the sunlight as an agency | instead of electricity. | Yesterday a photograph through an ebonits plate-holder was taken with good | results. BLACK AND WHITE MAGIC. I Professor Zanzic Entertains an Audience | ‘With His Clever Performances. | Professor Zanzic, recently from New Or- | leans, gave an interesting entertainment | before a fair-sized audience last evening in | Golden Gate Hall, on Satter street. Asa | conjuror anda sleignt-of-hand performer | the professor is very clever, and many of | v Square Tract, sub- jéct to a mortgage, Oakland ownship; $1. Rudolph and Emil Mohr (trustees for Mary Goodby) to Theodore Meetz, lot on E line of Sevenih strect, 50 S of Buena Vista avenue, S 125 by E 101 beinglots 6 to 10, block G Shep- hardson property, Alameda: also lot on S iine of Railroad avenue, 350 E of Chestout street, E 50 by S 217:6, being lot 11, block 6, Iands adja- cent to Encinal, Alameda; also lot on N line of Sixth street, 62:6 E of Washington, E 12:6 by N 100, block 66, Oakland; also lots 9 to' 14, block 34, ;‘;tcéxhurg Homestead 'lots, Brooklyn Township} 40. of Summer, N 37:6 by E 100, portion of Locksle Estate of Jacob E. Straut (by administratrix) to Fred and August B 60 acres, heing the W quarter section 33, township 1 south, range 2 , Eden Township: $3000. Martha A. Strant to_same, same, Eden Town- ship, quitciaim deed; $10. Lucinda A. Crum to Joseph Fletcher, Jot 8, block 18, town of Livermore, Murray Township: $260. A.J. and Delia McLeod to same, fractional lot 9, block 18, McLeod Tract, Livermore, Murray Township; $10. Wi Builder's Contract. £llen Folger with San’Francisco Bridge Com- pany, piling_at E line of Davis street, 81:8 N ot California; $7206. NEW TO-DAY. A = Vari=co=cele. This Terrible Vital Drain, of Which So Many Men Suffer, Can Be Cured. The disease known as Varicocele has baffled the medical profession at every turn. The various attempts to remove it have all proven ineffective, and some of them even more injuriousthan the disease itself. The knife, vacuum, compression and massafe have all been tried, and all failed, and yet Varicocele and its large following of wasting weaknesses can be cured. Varicocele is a congestion of the stagnant blood in the veins, with consid- erable distention of the glands. Electricity will decompose this congested state and drive the stagnant blood into the circula- tion, relieving the veins of the weakening strain, at the same time contracting the filands which have grown weak from the isease, thus curing the whole trouble. * Dr. Sanden’s Electrie Belt, Recognized by the medical profession as the most scientific method for the applica- tion of the electric current to the body, and backed by many thousands of cures of various nervous and chronic cases, is now acknowledged the best means of reaching the dread, wasting disease. “Dr. Sanden’s Electric Belt cured me of ‘Varicocele and weakness of 26 years’ stand- ing,”” says L. L. Jaccard, jeweler, San Leandro, Cal. Many late cures are certified to, and copies of these letters are printed in the Jittle book ““Three Classes of Men,” which can be had free on application. Sent sealed by mail. SANDEN ELECTRIC CoO., 632 Market Street, San Francisco, Opposite Palace Hotel. 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