New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-10
TOPICS IN LEADING CITIES.
SIN FRANCISCO.
OIL MARKET-RACES-STA UNIvER-
SITY-TEACHERS' SALARlES-PERSONAL.

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SJTY-TEACHERS SALARlES-PERSONAL.
rnY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNE.l
SAN FRANCIsco. Oct 9-Cleveland oil re6neres
who are not in the Standard OIL ring recently
made arran cements with the Canadian Pacific Rail-
way to transport oil to San Francisco for s7l9
cents the same rate char ed By overland roals TO
the Standard companies. Ten carloads are now
on the way and more will follow This is the first
time opponents of the ring have had chance to
compete in this market, and there is small chance
that they will enjoy the opportunity for many
months. as the great oil monopoly has defeated
every indeI endent movement IN the past.
The case OF Coz and Mclaughlin, which has
been in court for twenty years was decided this
week in favor Of Cox. who got Judgment for S9S,OOO
with interest at statutory rates from June 10,
1866. Cox did railroad contract work for Mac
Laughlin and q large balance was lett unpaid. The
contractor tried to secure payment and brought
suits but the cases were always postponed
Finally in a quarrel about two years ago Cox shot
and killed MacLaugnlin and jury acquitted him.
This Judgment is against the widow, who IS also
executriX of the estate.
The Bay District Association horse races this
month promise to be a of good sport rs word
has been received that Hckok. Budd Doble and
John Splan will arrive here next Wee with Oliver
trotters and PAGERS Special purses Will be offered
for visitors.
King Kalakaua has invited local yachtsmen to
assist in celebrating his iftieth birthday on Novem-
her IS next Valuable prizes will be given to
winners ia an ocean yacht race from this port to
Honolulu It is probable that the invitation will
be accepted.
The site for Stanford University has been
selected on the Iloag tract at Pao Alto about one
mile from the Senator's residence. 1t Is not 40
cOmman ling position as a safe nearer the mousse
on the Courts tract but il was selected because the
Senator's son. when alive. preferred II. wight II.
Olm-tead will prepare plans ior the GROUNDS tnlS
winter and General Francis 4. Walker VIII con
tribute suggestions to the building. embodylng
results OF his recent study OF EASTERN ana M
European colleges. Work ON the buildings Will De
begun next spring
The Rev. T. K. Noble. pastor of Plymouth Congre-
gational Church for fourteen years, has resigned
because of throat troubles which compel rest and
change of climate lie had bnlt mp strong
church and his resignation caused huch regret
now French Catholic religious Order of RESTS
and Brothers of Mary has been established here:
The order is devoted to the advancement OF
primary education in parochial schools.
The Pacific Coast Conference Of Charities will
meet here December.9 Its purpose Will be to
advance benevolent. charitable, prison ana
reformatory work and representatives from all
associations on the coast Will be invited. Papers
will be read ana dlScusSlODS ntlu II ~ hoDtu W
make the conference "A regular amman feature
Commander Picking. Naval Secretary of the
Lighthouse Beard. is inspecting lighthouses on
this coast.
The salaries of female teachers in the girls high
school have been increased. making them conform
to the salaries paid to male teachers III the boys
high school Thus senior class teachers get @lOO
per month all other assistant teachers SlIO, ana
the teachers of natural sciences and normal class
teachers $1GO.
Ex-Consnl GreAnebadm is not enjoying pleasant
life on the Samoan Islands. According TO recent
mail advices he boldly attempted 10 resume charge
of the consulate on his arrival. but this Commits
siOneI Bates would not allow. 1t is stated that
Greenebaum will be prosecuted Tor alleged 1rand
in administering the estate OF frenchnan nalneu
ST. FOy who dled lnJestate.
On Friday. one year after the great fire which
destroyed their establishment. II. ,. Crocker ~ 70
moved into their new hve-story bull ling. The
new structure IS one of the handsomest business
buildings in the city. the front being of Pressed
brick. with trimmings of bun limestone and much
ornamental work in terra-cOtta. with pllasters ana
small columns OF various colored granite from TINS
State. The total cost is $4,000
Charles Croker left for New-York to day.
Prince Louis Bonaparto, nephew OF Plon
Plon," who arrived here Thursday, Will only
remain a few DAYS ana then start for the East. tie
had a royal time in Japan and was the hOnored
guest of the Mkado.
G.. L. Denney, one of the best marine artists of
California died on THURSDAY in San LUIS, Obispo
County lie came to the coast in early days a nj
his success was native artistic talent, as he
never enjoyed European study