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Description: Court Cases, Births, Marriages, Deaths
Date: March 31 1887Newspaper published in: San Francisco
Daily Alta California
Thursday, March 31, 1887
A BOLD BURGLAR
Ah Moon Makes a Raid on a Laundryman’s White Shirts
Ah Sing, the almond-eyed proprietor of the laundry at 638 Pacific street, was awakened about 5 o’clock yesterday morning by a noise in the house. Hastily jumping off his lay-out he discovered a big Mongol coolly piling up all the ironed shirts in the hallway and holding the eight-day alarm clock under his arm. Ah Sing at once blew a police whistle and Officers CONBOY and GILLON captured the would-be burglar. He gave his name as Ah Moon. He has been convicted twice before of burglary. For the first offense he served eight years in San Quentin and three years for the last. He had been out of prison just twenty-one days when arrested. On his person was found an ugly-looking chisel dagger, with which he had cut a square hole in the panel of the laundry door large enough to permit him to insert his hand draw back the bolt. He had threatened the proprietor with the same weapon, and also attempted to use it on Officer CONBOY, but got knocked down by GILLON for his pains. The charge of burglary now entered against him will probably send Ah Moon across the bay for a longer term than he has yet served.
ESTATES OF THE DEAD
The estate of Rosa REDLEY, deceased, has been appraised at $1,800.
The estate of Neil McDOUGALL has been appraised at $3,400.
Patrick COMERFORD, nominated as executor of the last will of J.J. REICHENBACH, has renounced his trust.
Ella K. LAIRD has been appointed administrator of the estate of David W. LAIRD, deceased.
Public administrator PENNIE has petitioned for letters of administration of the estate of Michael MCDEVITT, consisting of a house and lot at No. 106 Freelon street, valued at $4,500.
The will of Thomas Dixon McMASTER has been admitted to probate, and George RUSSELL and Irwin C. STUMP appointed executors without bonds. The estate is valued at $39, 724.
Application has been made for the distribution of the estate of Simon BRUND, the deceased glove manufacturer. The balance of the estate in the hands of the executrix is valued at $17,000.
Julia GREEN, widow of the late William Arthur GREEN, who left an estate valued at $70,000, has petitioned that the house and lot on the southeasterly corner of Jones and O’Farrell streets, be set apart as a homestead.
PROCEEDINGS IN DIVORCE
Husbands and Wives Who Have Been Put Asunder by the Courts.
Clara CARLOCK has been granted a divorce from H. M. CARLOCK on the grounds of the defendants desertion and failure to provide.
Judge FINN has referred the divorce suit of Elizabeth M. REX against Henry A. REX to the Court Commissioner to take testimony.
Defendant in the divorce case of Mary H. GORDON vs. A.B. GORDON has been ordered by Judge WALLACE to pay plaintiff $100 for counsel fees, $30 for costs and $25 per month alimony.
Judge WILSON permitted plaintiff in the divorce case of Mary E.G. STONE vs. George STONE to file an amended complaint to the effect that since the action was begun, on the 22nd of last month, their family has increased by the addition of an infant son, of who she prays custody.
The divorce case of Parallee J. CHENOWETH vs. John M. CHENOWETH was again before Judge MAGUIRE yesterday on a motion that the $300 counsel fees and $100 cost, he has been ordered to pay in addition to $50 alimony, be paid in monthly installments instead of a lump sum. The Court denied the motion, but afterward rescinded his order and allowed motion to be withdrawn.
A MOTION DENIED
A motion was made before Judge MURPHY yesterday by J. WHALEY, attorney for J.M. SCOTT, to dismiss the charge of felony against his client, who is accused of placing Alice MEL in a house of ill-fame. The dismissal was asked for under section 1,382 Penal Code, which provides that a defendant must be tried within sixty days after the information or indictment has been filed, unless a continuance is asked for. The Court denied the motion on the ground that all the cases on the calendar could not be tried together.
DANGEROUS ILLNESS OF DR. KELLOGG
A dispatch was received yesterday from Alameda stating that Dr. Albert KELLOGG, the botanist, was dangerously ill. He was one of the charter members of the California Academy of Sciences, and is the only one now living. For thirty years, Dr. KELLOGG, has lived a quiet, studious life, devoted to the pursuit of his favorite science, and his correspondents have been the leading botanists of Europe and America.
HUFF’S SENTENCE AFFIRMED
The judgment in the case of Harry HUFF, sentenced by Judge TOOHEY for life imprisonment for the murder of Matthew T. EDDY, has been affirmed by the Supreme Court.
ARRESTED FOR PERJURY
On January 11th, George ADAMS was arrested for a felony in robbing a stranger of $100, and was admitted to bail in $2,000, which was found by W.C. MORRISON, who made an affidavit that he was the owner of a house and lot, valued at $6,000, situated on the corner of Twenty-first and Market streets, Oakland. Special Counsel D.J. GAVIGNAN, who is at present investigating the straw-bond case, discovered that W.C. MORRISON was not the property-owner he had represented himself to be, and caused his arrest on a charge of perjury. MORRISON was arrested by Officer DWYER and lodged in the Central station.
THE COMPLAINT DEFECTIVE
The charge of felony against George WHITE was dismissed by Police Judge LAWLER yesterday on the ground that the complaint was defective. WHITE was accused of borrowing $1,500 from Fred C. CASTLE, giving as security a mortgage on Oakland property, which was afterward found to be homesteaded.
LIKELY TO DIE
Joseph MEEHAN, who was shot in the left cheek, by “Tug” WILSON, a local bruiser, some two weeks ago in a Third street saloon, is in a very precarious condition and is likely to die. WILSON is at present in jail.
A NEW TRIAL DENIED
A motion for a new trial in the case of J. HAMILTON, convicted of burglary in the first degree for entering 649 Jessie street, was denied by Judge TOOHY yesterday and sentence set for April 2nd.
ACQUITTED OF MAYHEM
P. CALOMBE, tried before Judge HUNT on a charge of mayhem, for having, during a row in a saloon over a game of cards, bitten off the ear of Henry PRAGER, was acquitted by a jury yesterday.
CHANGES IN THE MARSHAL’S OFFICE
A. L. FARISH of Los Gatos has been appointed a deputy by United States Marshal FRANKS, vice L.B. PETERSON. Other changes in the office are expected.
A BRUTAL HUSBAND
P. McGURKE was up before Judge HORNBLOWER yesterday on a charge of threats to kill preferred by his wife. He was sentenced to six months imprisonment in the County Jail or $500 bonds to keep the peace. In the afternoon the unfortunate wife, who said she was almost starving, besides being ill from the effects of her brutal husband’s treatment, appeared in Court and told her story to Judge HORNBLOWER, who set aside the former charge and has one of battery set against McGURKE, who will be tried on that charge today.
A BIG WINE BILL
George FRANCIS, the accommodating young man who walked off with a case of wine from a liquor store on Front and Pine streets, was sentenced by Judge HORNBLOWER yesterday to six months in the House of Correction.
OFF TO SAN QUENTIN
John NICHOLS was booked in the City Prison last night en route for San Quentin, in charge of Sheriff COLE of San Bernardino county. NICHOLS is to serve a two years’ term in the State Prison for robbery.
A LIVELY CHASE
Officers Johnson and Burns Early Morning Adventure
J. McDONALD was lodged in the City Prison at an early hour yesterday morning, on charges of battery and rescuing a prisoner. It appears that Officer BURNS, hearing a police whistle blown in the neighborhood of Dupont and Bush streets, hastened to the spot, and arrived in time to see two men rush down Bush street. He succeeded in capturing one, and was marching him off to the Police Station, when he was assaulted from behind by McDONALD, and in the struggle that followed his prisoner escaped. BURNS gave chase to his assailant, and was soon joined by Officer JOHNSON. A shot fired after the runner had the effect of bringing him to a halt. He was lodged in a comfortable tank at the prison. The other man has not yet been found.
PERSONALS
Any one knowing the address or whereabouts of George B. RUPLE will please forward the information to his sister, Laura E. RUPLE, South Euclid P.O., Euyahoga Co., Ohio.
CUNNINGHAM’S CORPUS AGAIN FREE
Patrick CUNNINGHAM, the stubborn old man who has been repeatedly committed to the County Jail for contempt of court in having persistently refused to sign a certain deed, was granted a brief holiday from the Broadway Hotel by Judge WALLACE, yesterday on a writ of habeas corpus. Mr. CUNNINGHAM is reported to be inspecting the disputed lot on Langton street preparatory to being returned to jail this morning.
THE YEN YUEN MURDER
Chung Kit, who was implicated with Lee Chuck in the murder of Yen Yuen on July 28, 1886, will be tried tomorrow before Judge MURPHY. The case was set for yesterday but Chung asked for a continuance on the ground that he was not represented by an attorney. Judge MURPHY continued the case and stated that he would appoint counsel in the case if none appeared when it came up for trial.
ALLEGED SMUGGLING
Samuel SUTTON and George FOSBERY, the engineers of the Starbuck, who were indicted on a charge of smuggling 150 five-tael boxes of prepared opium into the country, were on trial before Judge HOFFMAN and a jury in the United States District Court yesterday. The case will be continued today.
FATAL ACCIDENT TO MISS LOWE
Miss Mary LOWE, daughter of ex-Senator James R. LOWE, and Miss Carrie FROST, while out riding at San Jose yesterday morning at 10 o’clock, were thrown from a buggy at the Southern Pacific Railroad depot. Miss LOWE’S skull was fractured and she died in a short time. Miss FROST is in a critical condition.
DIED OF HIS INJURIES
A man named Christopher BAKER died at the Receiving Hospital yesterday from injuries sustained by being run over by a wagon. BAKER was a Dane aged 48 years and was employed at Taber’s ranch, San Mateo county. He was driving a wagon in Guadalupe valley on Wednesday last, when he fell out and the wheels passed over his shoulders.
A LITTLE BOY’S DEATH
John BOHME, the little boy who, on the 18th instant, was run over by a National Mill Company truck and had his right leg amputated below the knee, at the Receiving Hospital, died at 11 a.m. yesterday, at his home, 909 Battery street, from the effect of the operation. He was only five years old.
A PEN-KNIFE WEILDER ARRESTED
Office McGINNIS arrested John M. SMITH, alias DANIEL, late last evening on Sutter street for assaulting James McCOURT with a pen-knife and cutting him in the neck. Cause, a drunken row.
GUARDIAN AND WARDS
Ida M. MILLER has petitioned for letters of guardianship of her minor daughter, Ida M. MILLER.
Mrs. Justin SALOMO has been appointed guardian of the minor Elizabeth C. BAUER, and Nathanial HUNTER guardian of Amelia P. BAUER.
Nathaniel HUNTER, Secretary of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, has petitioned for letters of guardianship, of the minors Mary and James McCANN, alleging that their mother is an improper person to have charge of them and their father has deserted them.
Edmond T. DOOLEY has been appointed guardian of the following minors: George HAGAN, William J. REA, John EDGOODE, William KERRIGAN, William and Richard and Mary Ellen and Thomas HUGHES, Frank AURELIA, William GRIFFITH, Mary THORNTON, William BERTLESON, John Henry WELLS, Alice ADAMS, Russell MOREHOUSE, now in custody of the Boy’s and Girl’s Aid Society.
LAST NIGHT’S MURDER
A Chinese Restaurant-Keeper Killed by a Fellow Countryman
About 11:30 last night as Yung Yuen and Yung Sie, the proprietors of the Won Loy Jan restaurant, at 830 Washington street, were counting the receipts of the day, a fellow-countryman, Leong Sing, entered the restaurant, and stepping up to Yung Yuen, peremptorily demanded the loan of some money, accompany the request with the threat to kill him if the loan was refused. The loan was refused as peremptorily as it was demanded, whereupon Leong Sing, without further parley, drew a revolver and fired a bullet into the brains of Yung Yuen, the ball striking the unfortunate man almost in the centre of the forehead. The murderer, on seeing the result of his shot, turned and fled, disappearing in the darkness almost before the horror-stricken witness of the crime, Yung Sie could give a cry of alarm. Officer FITZPATRICK, who was in the vicinity heard the shot, and hastening to the scene discovered the murdered Chinese lying on the floor surrounded by a crowd of chattering coolies. The officer found that life still existed in the wounded man, and with the aid of Yung Sie quickly conveyed him to the City Receiving Hospital. Medical skill, however, was of no avail, and at one o’clock the victim breathed his last. An examination showed that his upper jaw was fractured, the break being caused by the force with which he struck the floor after being shot. The murderer who was employed as an operator on a sewing machine, had frequently importuned Yung Yuen for money, always supplementing the demand with a threat to shoot, if refused.
At two o’clock Detectives COX and GLENNAN and watchman Edward McLAUGHLIN arrested the murderer in a house on a little cul-de-sac running south from Pacific street.
THE FIRE BELL
Children playing with matches caused a little fire in the two-storey frame building at 605 Hayes street, at 11:30 a.m. yesterday, and an alarm was turned in from Box 65. The fire was soon extinguished, the damage only amounting to $50. J. COLEMAN was the owner of the building, which was inhabited by Henry MARKS.
The alarm was turned in at 8 o’clock from box 26 for a fire in the building at the northeast corner of Front and Clay streets, owned by Charles CLAYTON and used as offices by C.F. BASSETT & Co. CHAFFEE, GILBERT & Co., and Charles CLAYTON. The fire originated in the basement, but how is not known, as the offices were vacated fro some time before the fire was discovered. The damage was chiefly from smoke and water, and is estimated at $400.
THE CITY
F.H. MERRILL was granted a final discharge in bankruptcy by Judge HOFFMAN yesterday.
John DOUGHERTY, charged with burglary, pleaded not guilty in Department twelve yesterday.
The case of “Dr.” James HODGES, the dynamiter, has been set for trial on Thursday by Judge MURPHY.
The case of J. J. O’BRIEN, who is charge with embezzling State Harbor funds, will come up before Judge TOOHY today.
Police Judge LAWLER stated yesterday that he would render a decision in the case of Charles A. DEAN, the alleged dynamiter, today at 1:30 P.M.
THE LAWSON CASE
Dr. Josselyn Acquitted of the Charge Against Him.
The case of Dr. J.H. JOSSELYN, the Kearny street practitioner, charge with causing the death of Sarah Ladd LAWSON, the young actress who died some months ago under peculiar circumstances, by criminal malpractice, was resumed before Judge TOOHY yesterday. After Mrs. C.E. LAWSON, the mother, and A.B. LAWSON, the brother of the deceased, had testified, counsel for the prosecution offered the dying statement of the deceased in evidence. The was objected to by the defense, who claimed that at the time the statement was made Miss LAWSON did not know her case was desperate, and that it therefore was not a “dying statement.”
Judge TOOHY sustained the objection, whereupon Mr. LOUDERBACK asked the Court to instruct the jury to acquit. The Assistant District Attorney made no objection, stating that he had relied on the statement to establish the guilt of JOSSELYN. The jury was then instructed to acquit by the Court, and returned with a verdict according to instruction without leaving their seats.
IT WAS NOT A LIBEL
Yesterday afternoon Police Judge LAWLER dismissed the charge of criminal libel against J.B. WILSON, the colored editor of the “Elevator.” Judge LAWLER decided that WILSON was not actuated by malice in publishing statements reflecting on J. RIVERS, at whose instance the complaint was issued.
A DECISION AFFIRMED
The judgment of the Police Court, finding Mate Richard SWARTZ of the steamer Arcata guilty of battery on George HATHAWAY on Harrison street wharf, which resulted in the breaking of the boy’s shoulder, has been affirmed by Superior Judge HUNT.
HOPE’S HABEAS CORPUS
T.C. COOGAN concluded his argument yesterday afternoon in the matter of burglar “Jimmy” HOPE’S habeas corpus case. Judge TOOHY took the matter under advisement and will render a decision in a few days.
SUING AN EXECUTOR
William WYTHE, executor of the estate of Charles L. STEYLAARS, has been sued in the Justice’s court by M. RINASSA, who alleges that the deceased was indebted to him in the sum of $240.19, balance due on money advanced.
A RECEIVER APPOINTED
At the request of a majority of the creditors, Judge MAGUIRE yesterday appointed J.E. SHAIN receiver in the insolvency case of Adam H. MURPHY, with bonds fixed at $6,000.
HELD TO ANSWER
Thomas NICOLL and Walter WHITE, who attacked M. CONNOLLY on March 18th and robbed him of $2, were held fro trial yesterday by Judge HORNBLOWER, with bail fixed at $1,000.
A BURGLAR CONVICTED
Ah Pough was found guilty of burglary by a jury in Judge HUNT’S court yesterday. In February 1887, Pough stole some clothing from the room of H.J. HOCKEY in a house on Geary street.
BORN
ROSENTHAL—In this city, March 28, to the wife of B. ROSENTHAL, a daughter.
HENNESSY—In this city, March 29, to the wife of John A. HENNESSY, a daughter.
MARRIED
SMITH—CREWS—In this city, March 28, by the Rev. James BEARD, Harry M. SMITH and Lina M. CREWS, both of this city.
CONART—CONNOLLY—In this city, March 20, Louis S. CONART and Jennie L. CONNOLLY.
GRAY—RICKARDS—In this city, March 22, Captain W.J GRAY and Salina J. RICKARDS, both of this city.
WIENER—BEARWALD—In this city, March 27, Marks (sic) WIENER and Henrietta BEARWALD.
DIED
ATKINSON—In this city, March 28, 1887, Nathan ATKINSON, a native of Nova Scotia, aged 64 years and 28 days.
BROWNE—In Washington, D.C. March 19, Louise Elizabeth BROWNE.
BARRY—In this city, March 30, Ann BARRY, a native of England, aged 48 years.
BURKE—In this city, March 29, Dennis BURKE, a native of Ireland, aged 65 years.
COLLINS—In this city, March 29, Ellen COLLINS, a native of Ireland, aged 52 years.
CASSIDY—In this city, March 29, Bridget CASSIDY, a native of Ireland, aged 44 years.
GRIFFIN—In this city, March 29, Patrick GRIFFIN, a native of Ireland, aged 47 years.
KELLY—In this city, March 24, Margaret KELLY, a native of Ireland, aged 48 years.
LUCAS—In Santa Rosa, March 28, Capt. F.G. LUCAS, a native of Philadelphia, aged 63 years.
LEWIS—In this city, March 28, Resta LEWIS, a native of California, aged 24 years.
McNEIL—I this city, March 27, Nellie McNEIL, a native of Boston, Mass., aged 30 years.
MARCHAND—In West Berkeley. March 28, Thomas L. MARCHAND, a native of France, aged 48 years, 5 months and 20 days.

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