The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, June 12, 1896, Page 9

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, RFIDAY, JUNE 12, 1896. ALL ABOARD FOR THE CONVENTION, Departure of the California Special for St. Louis. THE STARTING SCENES. Many Republicans Join in Speed- ing the Travelers East. DECORATIONS AND BADGES. The Train, if Run on Schedule Time, Should Reach Ogden at 4 P. M. To-Day. California delegates to the Republican National Convention at St. Louis went away in fine style vesterday at 10 A. M. There were no speeches, music or artillery the delegates and other | nb’fard. passengers stepped Che delegates leaving yesterday were John D. Spreckels, Gegorfzs A. Knight, William Cluff, Hervey Lindley, Jacob Neff, Frank H. Short, Frank Flint (alter- nate of T, J. Field), A. Hockheimer, A. B. Levinson, Henry H. Sinclair, H. L. Kowal- sky, O. A. Hale and Dan T. Cole. On ac- count of sickness in his family W. W. Montague did not go. Among the alternates and others who are making the journey to St. Louis on the special train are C. K. McClatchy, Sac- ramento Bee; H. Z. Osborne, Los_Angeles press; Ed H. Hamilton, San Francisco xaminer; Frank D, Ryan, Sacramento; State Senator E. C. Voorheis of Amador, | Thomas Flint Jr. of San Benito, William Forsyth of Fresno, Judge Garoutte of che State Supreme Court, George Stone, presi- dent Union League Club, and W. D. San- born of the Burlington route. At Sacra- mento another Pallman coach with a party from Southern California was at- tached to the special. Bnnr{uct festivities the previous night | at the Union League Club did not prevent the assembly of a large number of Repub- licans to speed the delegates on the jour- ney to the Father of Waters. Among those who performed_this kind of escort duty were: Major Frank McLaughlin, Judge Carpenter, Charles M. Shortridge, W. B. Hamilton, Stephen Gaze, M. R. Higgins, Jacob Steppacher, Paris Kil- burn, John T. Dare, John F. Sheehan, ‘Will E. Fisher, 8. K. Thornton, Cornelius 0’Connor, A.J. Martin, E. D. Peixotto, C. | M. Belshaw, Warden Hale, Colonel Mc- | Murtry, Tirey L. Ford, C. W. Kyle, L. E. Pr ps, Phil Crimmins, William Har- rington, Sigmund Bettman, Judge Noble Hamilton, Andrew Louderback, Thomas Nosler, W. W. Montague, Jud C. Brusie, Dr. Dennis, Samuel Gardiner, and George F. Richardson, master of transportation, | Southern Pacific. Tne scenes of enthusiasm which sig- nalized the departureZof Republican dele- gates for the East when Blaine was a can- didate for Presidential honors were not re- FAIR SAUSALITD HAS A POOLROOM, Rumor Says That Two More Will Be Started Soon. BETS ON EASTERN RACES | Nearly Two Hundred San Fran- cisco Sports Put Up Their Money. CITY AUTHORITIES INTERFERE “Billy” Jackman and His Employe Were Arrested, but Released on Bail. Fair Sausalito had a distinguished blot painted on her aristocratic escutcheon yesterday. A pooiroom, with sawdust this pernicious element. We have a Jus- tice now who, 1f he gets a conviction, will not impose light fines by any means. He will give them the maximum penalty, which is $300 for the first offense. “The talk that has been going around,” continued the attorney, ‘‘that the ordi- nance passed prohibiting this sort of a thing was not legally done is all rot. This ordinance is in force and we will impress this fact on the proprietors of any pool- rooms that are opdn now or that may be opened in the future. I have taken a de- termined stand on this proposition and I shall continue to hold it until Sausalito is free from the evil.” Town Marshal Creed stated that he was simply an officer of the peace, that he was under certain orders, and that he intended to carry out those orders to Lis full ca- pacity.” *I shall arrest these men every day,” said he, “‘and execute the warrants as they are issued.” It seems to be the gemeral impression around those places where men congregate and talk in Sausalito that two-thirds of the town people approve of the idea of having poolrooms. The business men, rumor has it, are in favor of the proposition to a man. “It brings money here,” they say, ‘“and Sau- salito has not been more wide awake for years and has not had so much money in circulation. The men who come here are moneyed men,” the persons who talk con- tinue. ‘‘They come heresimply on a busi- ness proposition. There are a few persons up on the hill who are dead against the rooms, but certainly a business man isa representative man in eny community.” “To-day some of the highest-rolling sports of San Francisco have bet on the races,’”” said Mr. Jackman. “We took in about $1200, but we played a losing game. The house is about $1000 short. What pleases me is that the money all went to the smaller winners. Ten favorites out of twelve races won, and the public got the money. I shall run thisthing rightalong; but, of course, I expect almleoppouifion." * Another rumor that has passed into a certainty is going around that Harry Cor- Restdbaant THE GREAT THRONG IN THE OAKLAND 2 AMERI(AM™ £ salvos to announce their departure, but many of their friends of both sexes kept them company across the bay on the ferry steamer Oakiand, and shook hands, waved handkerchiefs and shouted greetings of good cheer as the train moved away. Before the train started Dan T. Cole, Harbor Commissioner and delegate to the convention from the First District, dis- tributed the golden badges. Thebar of the badge bears the letters ““California” on & dark-red background. A shield pendant contains the inscription, *“National Re- publican Convention 1896.” Surmounting the bar is the golden bear, typical of Cali- fornia. The badges are bound to be highly prized as souvenirs of the National Con- vention, and it is easy to conjecture that the ladies of St. Louis will besiege Mr. Cole with attention 1f the fact became known there that he has a small number of the souvenirs in reserve. The special train, consisting of three of the best appointed modern Pullmans, one dining-car, the *Epicure,” and a com- osite car, “El Siglo,” was made up night efore last at the West Oakland yards and sent down to the mole early gesterday morning. On the rail the superb train 1is a beauty. The interior decorations consist of flowers, banners and streamers. The exterior of the Pullman “El Oro” bore a large streamer running the full length of the car below the windows and displaying the miotto, ‘‘Protection to American In- dustries” and the shield of California. The name *“El Oro” arresied attention at once, inasmuch as a delegation pledged to silver was to ride in a coach christened for gold. On another Pullman of the special was displayed a banner inscribed, **California Delegation to Republican Convention, 8t. Louis.’”” A stand of flags on either side of McKiuley's picture was painted ¢n this banner. _ The special is scheduled to arrive at Ogden at 4 o'clock to-day, so there must be some swift running across the desert. “I'm doing 'em proud, Hig,” was the exclamation of W. D. S8anborn to M. R. Higgins, as the finishing touches of prepa- ration were made. verything was in order for the reception of passengers when enacted at the Oakland wharf yesterday. | Many personal friends centered around | John D. Spreckels, George A. Knight and Dan T. Cole to wish them a safe journey | and speedy return, but these demonstra- | tions were in a sense tributes of personal | friendship. It was so universally acknowledged that McKinley’s nomination is certain that the St. Louis convention was spoken of asa great ratification meeting. Night before last and yesterday the money question was freely discussed by the delegates. While a determination was expressed to present vigorously California’s demand for the free coinage of silver, there was not a hint or suggestion of bolting should the platform of the convention de- clare for the gold stanaard. Extreme measures threatened by delegates from Colorado, Montana, Utah and Idaho will | not influence the Californians, because they realize that in this State protection is the paramount question. GARBAGE FRANCHISE. Arguments in the Suit of Merle Against the Supervisors. Arguments are being heard in Judge Hebbard's'court in the case of L. V. Merle vs. the Board of Supervisors. But one witness, Clerk John Russell of the board, was heard. The board’s attorneys contend that Sharon’s percentage bid is in reality higher thun Merle’s cash bid of $50,000 and will result more advantageousiy to the City. The arguments will be continued to-morrow. 8! s Programme. Judge Sanderson yesterday announced that he will take up the Noe will case on Monday. Until then the Robinson-Southern Pacific stop- over arguments will continue. Adfter the Noo case his Honor will go upon his vacation. In thhe n:f.nmna no law and motion cases will be ear: I —————— An Iusolvent Debtor. Charles Stappenbach, & florist’s clerk, has filed a petition in insolvency. He owes $554 40 to David Hewes on a judgmentrendered by the Superior Court, and his assets consist of $25 worth of clothing. InpyatRIES : o ZRR S aB 3 i STATION JUST BEFORE THE TRAIN STARTED FOR ST. LOUIS. floor and blackboard wall, flourished sau- cily all day long. This is the first time since the passing of the prohibitory ordinance two years ago that the like has ever been seen in that little city of terraces and comfortable homes. At that time—September 3, 1894 —an ordinance was passed by the Town Trustees prohibiting all persons from en- gaging 1n selling pools or bookmaking, or making bets or wagers on horse races, whenever money or other articles of value are staked or pledged. The vote on this ordinance stood as fol- lows: Ayes—Dickinson, Muller, Crump- ton and Hughes. No—Sperry. 5 In aefiance of this ordinance, which closed out the poolrooms of that time, a new establishment has been opened in a large room of the Sausalito ]f:xel. The proprietor is William Jackman, more pop- ularly known as “English Billy.” Yester- day afternoon the room was opened, the entries of Oakley and Gravesend were chalked up in a business-like manner and things went along swimmingly until Mar- shal Oreed stepped in and arrested Mr. Jackman, the proprietor, and an employe by the name of Charles Knipple. ii’hey were arrested on a warrant sworn out by E. Cramer, who had bought a ticket and who it is stated won $2 thereby, and were charged with a misdemeanor. They im- mediately deposited each $50 ‘bail and went back to the Sausalito Hotel to give pools on Eastern races an even greater impetus than beiore. uring the afternoon between 150 and 200 sporting men of this City staked money there and the business houses along the main street affirm that they took in more money yesterday than they have in the aggregate for several weeks past. ackman and Knipple were released to appear Monday for arraignment. The warrants _were sworn to before Town Recorder Prior and the complaints were drawn up by A. Sylva, the town attorney. Mr. S’yllva said yesterday: “I propose to arrest these men every time they open up and I am acting under the orders of the Town Trustees. I will fight against all de- lays in trying the cases and do all that is in my power toward ridding the town of bett has leased a room in Berrio’s new bui[dinfi to be used as a poolroom, and that Billy Harrison has rented a room in the Buifalo building for the same purpose. This will make three poolrooms of the most approved wickedness for the abused little cilfi. Next Monday night there will be a meet- ing of the Town Trustees. This is an ad- journed meeting. 1t is expected that steps will be taken then to put a final quietus on the poolioom proposition. THE CHARTER CONVENTION. Many Clubs Will Help the Merchants’ Association in This Move. To the circular letter recently issued by the Merchants’ Association to the various progressive organizations of the City call- ing for a charter convention eight re- sponses have already been received. All of the organizations are favorable to the calling of a convention for this purpose and will appoint two delegates each at their first regular meetings. The follow- ing organizations have already announced their choice of delegates as follows: The Mission Improvement Union has selectea James D. Phelan and Judge F. W. Van Reynegom; the Butchers’ Board of Trade has chosen Samuel C. Hammond and Cap- tain J. H. McMenomy; the Cycle Board of Trade Mas appointed James 8. Conwell and W. R. Wheeler as its delegates; Joseph Britton of the Board of Freehold- ers has appointed Colonel M. H. Hecht and William F. Gibson to represent that body at the charter convention, —e——— A Mistake in Names. Through a mistake in names C. M. Johnson was represented in yesterday’s CALL with hav- ing testified against Mrs, Dr. Connolly while she was on trial before Judge Hebbard on a charge of insanity. Such was not the case, Mr. Johnson not being called to testify in the matter, he having informed the Judge that he knew nothing of the circumstances. Mr. John- son ssys that his observation of Mrs. Connolly during the few times he was in her house was that she was rational and sane, though ap- parently much troubled by domestic or other difficulties. & WOOD PROVED A WILY WITNESS, Lillian’s Champit;n Fails to Shake His Testimony. . TO SHIELD THE COLONEL The Detective Says It Is Not Gold He Is Out Here For. MADE A PECULIAR MISTAKE. Thought It Was All Right to Sign His Clieat’s Name to an Agreement. James R. Wood, the enterprising sleuth from the Hub, yesterday survived nearly eleven hours of energetic and most ver- sistent cross-examination. Attorney Crit- {THE STANDARD, RBFARER ATERRY BoarT GRoVP. tenden fired a continuous volley of un- comfortable questions at the man who succeeded in representing at one and the same time three distinet and adverse clients. And the detective sent back his answers with a readiness that demon- strated he was no novice on the witness- stand. When occasionally, and such oc- casions were not very numerous, Lillian’s champion found a material flawin Wood’s testimony the latter admitted that he must have been mistaken with a convinc- ing grace that would be apt to turn the edge of an attorney’s victory before a jury. The examination yesterday was ‘eon- tinued at the point where Wood had told of his employment by Redding, the Boston lawyer, to investigate the character of Miss Ashlev. Mr. Crittenden asked Wood if he did not think it very strange that this man had employved him on such an im- portant mission with no talk of compensa- tion. Wood replied that it had been done hundreds of times before by men whom he knew. He did not know Red- ding, but it aiterward occurred to him that Redding was acting for Colonel Pope. “Judging from what I now recollect,” he said, “I could not have spent more than four or five days investigating Miss Ashley’s character before I received word from Mr. Redding to discontinue. I did not see Colonel Po}i; until after I had had an interview with Miss Ashley.” Attorney Crittenden here thought he saw an opening, and asked Wood if the statement he made to Miss Ashley that he had advised Colonel Pope to buy her pledge by securing a home for her at Los ‘Angeles was not true. After some verbal fencing Wood said he had so advised the bicycle-maker, but this statement had been made to Lillian at a subsequent interview. ¢ “Atter all your experience as a detec- tive, asked the plaintiff's attorney, *‘did you go and advise Colonel Pope to buy a pleage from Miss Ashley?” ‘Wood admitted thatsuch was the case. 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In the iatter place he said he had investi- gated her career well nigh to the cradle, but bad found out very little about her and nothing derogatory to her virtue. “That was one reason why I advised Colonel Pope to buy her a home in Los Angeles,” he said. ‘‘Another reason was that she was threatening to go to Colonel Pope’s wife, who was a very delicate woman.” The witness then told of his interview with the plaintiff on June 22, when he first told her he would see Colonel Pope, and try if some arrangement could be made wi‘:’mhy she could have a place to live. At this point the Deputy Sheriff handed Mr. Crittenden a_telegram, which he opened and proceeded to read to the wit- ness. Itwas from Dr. A. S. Whitmore of Boston, and contained a direct denial of certain statements in regard to Miss Ash- ley which Wood had testified, on direct ex- amination, the doctor had made to him. Objection was made to the introduction of thé telegram, and in answering the objec- tion Crittenden took occasion to score the Boston detective rather unmercifully. Judge Slack held that the telegram was incompetent, and the attoruey stated he would ask for acommission to take the physician’s deposition in regard to the matter. i Wood then told of the various interviews which were held in his office. The circum- i stances of each of these were Probed into | with exacting minuteness until finally the inquiry became so verbose that his honor found it necessary to remind the inquisitor that many of his'questions had been asked haif a dozen times. Miss Ashley, the witness declared, had not faithfully kept her agreement with Pope. - Not only bad she entreated Wood to make an appeal for funds to help her in her action against Baldwin, but she had also threatened to disgrace him if ke did not join hands with her in this matter. The detective said he wasnotnow in Pope’s employ, but felt very friendly with him and had an inclination not to injure him. He said that it was a desire to shield the Colonel’s good name and protect his fam- ily more than the money there was in it that prompted him to come here. Crittenden then asked in regard to the araughting of the agreement whereby Miss Ashley was to secure a home near Los Angeles worth not more than $2000 in consideration of her ceasing to perse- cute Pope. Wood said the paper was drawn by him in Miss Ashley’s presence. He had no Jegal advice in regard to it and he signed it, not for Pope, but with his own name. He averred, however, he in- tended the agreement to be with Pope. “Didn’t you know,"” asked Mr. Critten- den, “that this paper could not be en- forced by suit of law 2’ “It never occurred to me,” answered the witness. “Now you speak of it I think the point may be well taken.” Crittenden devoted some time to ques- tioning along this line, but was unable to secure an admission from the witness that he knew the paper was valueless. Wood admitted that he advised Pope not to pa; the money, but he insisted he did not tell the Colonel it was invalid. Long before the plaintiff’s attorne showea any signs of weariness the hands of the clock had crept past the hour of ad- journment. Judge Slack looked up wearily at the dial and remarked that the examination of the witness must be con- cluded that eveming, and suggested that no more questions be reiterated as Wood had already had over ten hours’ cross-ex- amination and an hour’s direct testimony, Crittenden hurried up a little, and at 5 o'clock passed the witness. Attorneys Lloyd and Highton, who had only been heard in one or two objections during the afternoon, took about fifteen minutes in redirect examination. Critten- den devoted a like time to recross, and Wood was allowed to step down. The case will be continued Monday at 11 o’clock. WILL SEND A DELEGATE Twenty-Third Senatorial District Club of the Bimetallic League Held a Rousing Meeting Yesterday. The members of the Twenty-third Sena- torial District Club of the Bimetallic League of California met last evening in the Turner Hall on Turk street, T. H. Bates chairman. The object of the meet- ing was the election of a delegate to the 8t. Louis convention. According to a circular issued by the executive chairman it is intended that by the 15th all the Senatorial districts throughout the State will have elected their fielegnte, whose name will at once be forwarded to the secretary of the execu- tive committee with the proper cre- dentials. None but residents of the district were admitted to membership and participation in the club. It is the intention of the bimetallists after the St. Louis convention to institute a vigorous campaign in_this State for ths causé of silver, regardless of party, ad- hering to the party that offers the best silver legislation for the whole country and its business interests. Hugo Hornlien was unanimously elected delegate to the 8t. Louis conven. tion and Thomas H. Bates alternate. The club will meet again prior to the de- parture of the delegates for St. Lo when it is proposed to give them a gra: send-off. Hugo Hornlien addressed the club and elicited enthusiasm by ‘the unicue and exceedingly npfilicnhle comparisons he made upon the United States and Mexican finance. The club will meet again at the call of the chairman. The city of San Salvador, capital of tI Central American repnbli'c o¥ the n:: name, is called the Swinging Mat, on ac-~ count of its numerous earthquakes, L