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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11
AMERICAN FEDERATION.
Attention Directed to the Proposed Bill 70
Enforced sbirments of Seamen.

Attention Directed to the Proposed Bill for
Enforced sbirments of seamen.
DETROIT, Dec. 10.-At the convention of
the American Federation this morning
number Of kilograms were received from the
Secretary of the Coast Sailors Union of the
Pacific Coast, calling attention to the pend
ing bill in Congress for enforced shipments
Of seamen. The Secretary urged immediate
attention to the bill on the ground that If it
Passed the organization of seamen will be-
come an imDoSsicility. 1t is thought to be
a move on the part of yessel-owners to break
up the sailors union.
General resolutions were offered asking
that firms be boycotted.
Among the resolutions was one that paint
ers and decorators. wherever the local union
Is strong, strike for eight hours on May LIST
next
AT to-day's meeting of the Federation OF
Labor, resolution instructing the incOm-
ing Executive Council to take action to pre-
vent the prostitution of the police power of
the States by firms employing labor, for in
timidating men on strikes and the employ
ment OF armed men for the same purpose,
was reported favorably, but referred back
TO the committee for amendment.
resolution pledging members of the con-
vention to support the Socialist Labor par
ty In its efforts to secure legislation to pro-
adversely and laid on the table,
+. x. Foster moved to appoint special
committee to consider the eight-hour oues-
ton. The motion was unanimously
adopted.
Lucien Saniel. the Socialist who was re-
fused admittance to the convention, will
call a mass-neeting Friday evening under
Central Labor Federation Of New York to
explain fully his position.
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TOO SLOW PROGRESS,
An Improvement Club Complains of
Dilatory Contractors.

An Improvement Club Complains of
DIatory Contractors
A meeting Of the Pacific Heights Improve
ment Club was held last night in the office
of TeviS d Fisher, IA Post street. DIR. c. ID.
Salfeld acted as Chairman and A. Sbarboro
as Secretary. The district comprised in the
clubs organization is bounded by California.
Jackson, First avenue and Lyons street.
Good progress was reported as to tie in
creased demand for building cites in the
district. but nearly every member present
rose in his turn and complained of the dila-
tory manner III which the contractors for
the grading and sewering of most of the
district streets were performing their work.
A committee, composed of Messrs. Rogers.
Lewis. Fisher, Moore, Ferguson and the
Chairman. was appointed to attend to-day's
meeting Of the Street Committee of the
Board OF. Supervisors and protest against
any OF the contractors for the above work
being granted any further extension of
Time. In criticizing the slow progress, all
the speakers excepted the contracting firm
OF Copeland IL Co., who had lived Faithfully
up to their contracts.
The same committee was also instructed
TO visit the water and gas companies. and
urge them to al once lay the necessary pipes
in the district.
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INAUGURAL BALL.
Appein m Mt Of San Francisco Citizens on the
Iuyiteti and Eecentinn Committee

Appein, m mt of San Francisco Citizens on the
Invitation and Reception Committee.
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 10-The Inaugural
Ball Executive Committee met this evening
and passed resolution changing the date of
the bali from January 10th to January 9th,
The Inauguration will take place on the Sth
day of the month, aud the ball will take
place on the evening of the following day.
Various committees reported, showing that
the arrangements for the affair were pro-
crossing satisfactorily, and indications are
that the ball Will be the grandest ever given
in the State. Invitations and admission
tickets will be ready for distribution in about
a week. The following San Franciscans
have been appointed on the Invita-
ton and Reception Committee at that
place: Hon. Irwin C. Stump, Hon. E. 3.
Pond. Hon. George II. Sandersou, Colonel
c. f. Croker, ". +. Whittier, d. NJ. Burns,
'General John T. Cutting, Hon. E. F. Loud,
F; S: Chadboune, John D. Spreckels. w.
w. Montague, j. b. Stetson, Colonel Stuart
Taylor. /. w. Hellman, Hon. A 2. Will
Jams. Hon. Paris Kilburn, Albert Gallatin,
Hon. j. Z. Campbell. Hon. Russell j. VIII
son, General w. H. Dimond. l.. L. Baker,
General w. Fl. L. Barnes, Hon. George A.
Knight, p. n. Lilienthal, S. K. Thornton
and Albert L. Castle.
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Personal NOTES.

G. A. higgins Of st. Helena is at the Lick
w. d. Randolph of Fresno is at the Occi-
dental.
L. F. Bassett of BEDDING is stopping at the
Baldwin.
James B. Carp Of San Jose is stopping at
the Lick
Il. B. Shaekleford, the Red Bluff engineer,
Is at the Grand.
j. L. Peakes of Santa Cruz is at the Pal
ace with bis wife.
Judge James o. MeaIa Of Cloverdale is the
guest Of the Grand.
George P. BLOW, U. S. n, is in town and
stopping at the Lick.
DR.. Thomas Maclay of Petaluma is quar-
tered at the Baldwin.
Major Frank Mclaughlin of Oroville is
the guest of the Palace.
Captain J. d. Young, State Printer, is at
the Grand with mis- wife.
l.. b. Ladd of Sacramento is In town and
registered at the Baldwin.
DIR. Fl. A. Spencer of San Jose i. among
the guests at the Baldwin.
James z. Dye. Jackson mining man,
is registered at the Grand.
j. Sennett of Santa Clara Is spending a
few days at the Occidental.
William Siege of Santa Barbara is am onp
the guests at the Occidental.
Hon. ID. J. Murphy OF San Jose is spend
ing few days at the Grand.
q. Il. Sperry, the Stockton miller. is spend
ing few days at the Palace.
General John Bidwell of Chico is in the
city. He is at the Occidental.
o. Jacobs, a prominent Visalia merchant.
is registered at the Occidental.
j. b. Chinn. the Vacaville capitalist. reg
lstered at the Grand last night.
X. b. Purvs of Modesto was among the
arrivals at the Lick yesterday.
A. Rose Of Los Gatos was among the ar
rivals at the Lick on Tuesday.
j. i. Dunno, prominent citizen of San
Felipe, is at the Grand with his wife.
A. II. Conger Of Pasadena arrived in the
city Tuesday night. He is at the Baldwin
DR.. c. ii. Heryey Of san Jose, accom-
panied by his wife, is guest at the Palace.
q. Redfeld, a well-known resident OF
Napa, is in the city. He is registered at the
Palace.
Rev. o. c. Miller, pastor Of the First En-
glish Lutheran Church, is back again from
his tour in the East.
Captain ID. w. Mcintyre, superintendent
OF Senator Stanford's Vina ranch, arrived at
the Grand yesterday.
George w. Cassidy, a noted Nevada poll
tlclaD, Is spending few days in town. He
Is at the New California
Mrs. z. A. Humbert and Mrs. Charles
Aull came down from Folsom yesterday and
are Quartered at the Palace.
Charles Enew johnson, OF printers ink
fame, arrived yesterday from philadelphia.
he Is d0miciled at the Palace.
Archimandrite Innokento of the Russian
Greek Church left Tuesday evening for Rus
sla via New York. 1t Is expected he will be-
come the abbot Of amonastery on his return.
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POWER OF A NOTARY.
Not Authorized by the United States Statutes
a..

Not Authorized by the United States Statutes
to Administer 0aths.
SEATTLE, Dec. 10.-A decision affecting
the validity of the title to many thousands
of acres of coal and timber land entered in
this State was rendered to-day in the United
States court by Judge Hanford. Three
men who had located coal lands in this
county made afidavits before Notary Pub
lie that they had made the requisite i'm
provements on such claims 1t appearing
that they had sworn falsely they were in
dicted by the United States Grand Jury
for perjury. Their attorney demurred
to the indictment on the ground
that Notary. Public was not au-
thOrlZed By the United States statutes to
administer oaths, and hence his acts could
not be recognized and no perjury could be
committed on an oath taken before notary
The Court sustained the demurrer and held
that Notary Public is not competent Off
Ger to administer oaths, and that the laws Of
the United States do not recognize notary
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11
A HOUSEKEEPING MATCH.

A hand horse-cipping match between w.
Vinton and w. Coughln, for S25 side, took
place yesterday. The conditions were that
each should clip two horses. Vinton won
Coughlin taking hours and minutes to
complete his task. Vinton proposes to chal-
lenge any clipper On the Coast for from $50
to $3.50 q side.
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A photographer had been engaged to take
flash-light picture of the building, illu-
mination and all. The man arranged to
have the flash-light come from the roof of
the City Hall, while his phOtographing APP
When he signaled for the light terrific
explosion followed. Windows were broken
and crowds were frightened. So great was
the force OF the explosion that the old hall
was shaken to its foundation. The stone
coping on the City Hall, weighing $50
pounds, was thrown from its position aud
fell to the ground. No one was hurt.
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Divorce Cases Pending.

The report of the referee in the case of
Angelina Jerome VS.. Frederick Jerome was
filed in Judge Levy's department Tuesday.
According to it the defendant is an litter
ate, uncouth sailor, who treats his wife as
mates sometimes domineer over men under
them, with the greatest cruelty.
The answer of Benjamin +. Rice to the
complaint of Annie n Rice was filed on
Tuesday, DENYING the charge of desertion,
and alleging that at the time of their mar
rage twas mutually agreed that they should
not live together. He also alleges that he
has always contributed to her SUPPORT
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11
SHOCKING ACCIDENT.
A Woman Pinned Under Blazing Log
and Burned 10 Death.

PORTLAND, Dec. 10.-Information has just
been received of the fatal burning OF Mrs.
Eckerson, farmers wife living at Pleasant
Home, about six miles from this city. Eek
erson was engaged in clearing land and was
burning logs. Mrs. Eckerson, while her
husband was thus engaged, stepped on
log which WAS nearly burned in two. Her
weight caused the log to part and the
woman fell on her back on the lower side,
and one of the pieces which was still blaz-
ing rolled upon and held her fast under
meath. Goals and hot ashes dropped down
on the upturned face, burning her in
frightful manner. After going half mile
for an ak and assistance the husband sue
ceeded in extricating the lifeless body of his
wife
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11
A CRAZY MANS DEED.
He Tries TO Throttle His Mother
and Sister.

William Johnstone. aged 10 years, resid-
ing with his mother and sister at POI Second
street, was arrested last night by Officer
Thomas l.. Ryan after he had tried to throt-
tie his mother and chased his sister about
the house. AS soon as the officer arrived
tombstone turned upon him and for
ensued. The boy scratched, bit and kicked
until he was gived and the patrol wagon
was brought in requisition to convey him to
q cell at the Southern Station. His family
claim that he is subject TO epileptic fits. and
wanted him charged with insanity, but the
cided to charge him with disturbing the peace.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11
Increase in the Fruit Ildustrv.

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 10-In his annual re-
port TO the City Board of Trade, p L. Plat
showed that the deciduous fruit shipments
from Sacramento this year equaled the total
shipm ents from all parts of the State last
year. All this fruit was not grown in this
vicinity, but the statement shows great In
ere ase in the fruit industry. AS a point of
shipment for through Eastern freight of all
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11

rink will give an exhibition of his marvel
Gus fancy and scientific skating. The cur
rent issue of the kiuk and Roller, paper
devoted to rinking, and which is distributed
free at the rink, is a highly interesting num-
Der. 1t contains striking full page picture
of Professor Agin,on with a description of
his feats and something about himself. 1t
also has bright and timely paragraphs about
the popular craze.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11

The monthly meeting of the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Children was
held yesterday on Merchant street. near
Montgomery. w. E. Worden was elected A
member. The Secretary reported having
dren. during the month. There were 81
prosecutions and 10 children were relieved.
Inc cash receipts were $211. expenditures
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11
LATEST sHIrf1NG INTELLIGENCE,


Arrived.
WEDNESDAY. Dec 10.
Stmr AlKi Hall. 81 hours from Seattle; $50 tons
coal, etc, to GooGai;, Per kins 4 Co.
ImDort9tiOns.
FAIRHAVEN-Per Alki-1 cs l bdl poles cs
mdse. Dbl trimmings
Sehome-4 cs liquors. bbls keg do
Seattle--66 bbls lots loose scarpiron, 10 liquor
bbls, liquor kgs, As bbls b1 bottles AZ bones
6 SKIS glue stock. $50 tons coal.
Tacoma-l10,6 $50 IT flooring.
Consignees.
Per AfKi-W & J Sloane: Louis Taussig & Co;
Burnsten Bros. Miller & Wright; Brandt & Co;
California Glue Works; Seattle Coal and Trans
portation Coz Golden Gate Lumber Co.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11
ELABORATE AND UNIQUE.

Formal Opening Of the New York World
Building With a Grand Rece ution.
NEW YORK, Dec. 10.-The New York
World Building was formally opened to-
night with a reception which was attended
by many Senators, Congressman, Governors
of States and people of prominence from
far and near. The affair was elaborate and
unique. During the illumination Of the
building an unlooked-for event occurred.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11
INTERESTING SESSION.
Important Measures TO Be Considered by tn
Coming Legislature,

Coming Legislature.
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 10.-The coming SEES
sion OF the Legislature promises to be an
interesting one. 1t Is already known that
an effort will be made to GUST the present
State Librarian. This attempt will be made
through the medium of bill to be intro
duced, and which it is said has already been
prepared, which takes the appointment of
State Library Trustees out of the hands of
members of the Legislature and vests the
power of their appointment in the Governor.
1t is stated that constitutional amendment
Will be submitted to the Legislature looking
to the adjustment of the Railroad Commits.
sion. The Glenn County Bill" it is said,
will be on hand once more
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11
STATE BAR ASSOCIATION.
An Important Meeting Called for TIL

An Important Meeting Called for This
Afternoon.
Charles j. Swift. Secretary of the Bar
Association, has given notice to the mem
beers that the adjourned meeting will be held
to-day, at P. NJ. in the rooms at 207 Suffer
street. and will continue until all business is
completed.
The Committee on Jurisprudence and Law
Reform. of which John L. Doyle is Chair
man; the Committee on Remedial Proceed
ure, of which George n. Williams is Chair
man; and the Committee on Legal Educa-
ton aud Admission to the Bar, of which
George II. Smith is Chairman, will have re-
ports to make, with a view of securing legis-
lation at the next session of the Legislature
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11
Six Years. IMPRISONMENT.

EDNsBURG CTex.). Dec. 1O.-Mrs. Inez
McCabe. who killed Judge Stein in Rey-
nosa. Mexico, last August, has been SEN
fenced by the Mexican authorities to six
years Imprisonment
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11

Hannah Bolton of 2141a Sixth street died
last evening while en- route to the City and
County Hospital. The remains were taken
to the Morgue. where an autopsy will be
held this morning. The dead woman was
native of Ireland and IS years of age. She
was a house-servant by occupation.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11
The He,rs Nigh, Ob,.c,

When Judge Coffey was asked to confirm
the sale to E. A. Denicke for $50 an acre of
1000 acres OF Andross Island, belonging to
the estate OF Frederick Zrile, he refused.
until all tho heirs consented, the purchaser
Directing to the consummation Of The sale
because some Of the heirs might offer oppo,
sition. 0FPO-
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11
A Disnutad Hack BILL.

S. c. Walsh, as assignee of the Pacific
Carriage Company, has commenced suit
against Mrs. Helen Coleman, to recover on
her promSsory note for S472 25. The note,
which was drawn at twelve months, was
executed June 10, 1855.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11
Not Enough Exid.nc.

Chin Nan, whose trial on the charge OF
murder has been before Judge Murphy for
several days, was acquitted Tuesday after.
noon. 1t was only charged that he was
accessory to the murder OF Cow You in
August last, the principal having escaned.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11
In Another Man,a Bed.

James Maxim, miner, was arrested last
night on Fourth street by Officers Kelley
and Allen. who found him snoring awav in
another mans bed. he was in a yery in
toxicated condition, and the bed was oiled
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11
The Cruiser Newark.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1O.-In the trial off the
Delaware coast to-day the cruiser Newark
made an average of about 1917 knots an
nour, but an accident to the starboard en-
CINE prevented the completion OF the trial.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11

Michael Short known in past years in this
city a prominent merchant tailor, was
committed to the Agnews Asylum for Insane
yesterday. HE wife is at present confined
there. Peter Short. brother, died several
years ago in the Stockton ASYLUM.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11

Eliza Hsmer has been granted divorce
by Judge CARRIER from George H. Hamer,
for extreme cruelty.
Catbarlne Bloomfield has been granted a
divorce by Judge Finn from Alexander
Bloomfield Tor failure to provide.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11

PORTLAND. Dec. 10.-D. 81. Cope.
switchman, died this morning at ST. Wis
cents Hospital from injuries received at the
Dalles, Oregon, last night. While riding On
the side of freight-car lie was struck by a
sheet-iron target over the right temple,
knocking him from the car and throwing
him under the wheels Of the car, which
passed over both legs above the knees,
mangling them in fright.ul manner.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11
Waterfront v.rraut,.

The Harbor Police have determined to
break up the gang of loafers and Migrants
who daily and nightly gather in the vicinity
OF Fishermen's Wharf. On Tuesday a raid
was made on the gang and two, Stephen
sullivan and John Lee, were arrested and
charged with vagrancy. ~
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11

Thisforenoon and afternoon another ex-
cellent lunch will be served in Irving Hall
by the ladies of the First English Lutheran
Church. In the evening there will be an
entertainment when a fine musical pro-
gramme and farce will be presented.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11

with tobacco. buttons, thread and other
paraphernalia of a miners existence At
first the charge of burglary was thought
necessary, but as soon as James came to
himself he explained away all the difficul-
ties except drunkenness. with which he was
charged
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11
Fire From Matches.

The alarm from Box 70 at rs O'Clock last
night was for a fire in the two-story frame
building at II Ridley street. The damage
amounted to $500, and the cause was the
careless handling of matches.
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Rnrned To the Grnund.

NEVADA, Dec. 1O.-This morning. while
Mrs. Fred Manigold of Quaker Hill was
fry ing doughnus the lard caught fire and
the house was burned to the ground, to-
gether with all the furniture. The loss is
500, with partial insurance.
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BlRTHS-M ARRiAGES-DEATHS.
MAl:SIED.

SKELTON-MAYHEW-In this city, December 8,
1890, by the Rev. Robert Mackenzie, 3D., Guy d..
SHELTON of Eureka CAL. and Lucy Mayhem Of this
city.
PLATT-EMPSON-In this city, December 8, 1890,
by the Rev. saunders Reed, Edward WallencourI
PIatt to Annette Catherine Empson, both Of
England.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11

4. 1. Dudley, charged by Mrs. Eta Hart
with embezzlement, was acquitted Yesterday
IN the Police Court, as no evidence was in
troduced against him. ""'
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Suicide o. a Chinese Prisoner.

PORTLAND Oregon, Dec. 10.-Cho Chung,
an insane Chinese. committed suicide in the
County Jail this afternoon by hanging him.
self with his queue.
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Frank Sharp is wanted by the police for
the alleged robbery of man some days ago.
The victims watch was taken by Sharp,
and is now III the police property office.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11

At tho Oiympian Rink.
KING kaiakaua Will review the Second
Brigade, N. q. O., tomorrow evening at the
Olympian Club Rink, Mechanics Pavilion
On this occasion Professor Aginton of the
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11
Fatal Result,

kinds Sacramento stands second, San Fran
cisco being the first. Mr.. Platt's review
shows a prosperous condition Of business
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HAND MANGLED.

Painful Accident to Workman in Saw
Mill at Westport
WEsTPoRT, Dec. 10. - Evans Jackson,
while running the edger in Riders saw-milI
about two miles from this place to-day. got
his right hand badly mangled. He was
brought to town immediately, and DR.. Sher-
wood, upon examination, found it necessary
70 amputate the thumb and first three fingers.
Will jackson is the regular edeerman at the
mill, and Evans took his place for few
minutes, and had only put couple of
boards through when the accident occurred
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Candidate for Eugrussing Clerk.

ST. HELENA, Dec. 10-J. II. DUNCAN,
senior editor of the ST. Helena Star, is a can
didate for Engrossing Clerk of the Senate.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1890-03-17
Protecting Them selves.

The hotel men Of this state formed
their association in 1887, largely to
protect themselves from sneak thieves
and dead beat guests" Prcsiden,
w. d. Garrison, Of the association,
says that in one year before It was
formed the proprietors Of the Asto
house had TO pay for fourteen gol.
watches stolen from guests. and he
himself at the Grand Union had 10 pay
for seven gold watches. But since tho
organization OF tho hotel men they
have not suffered any raids from sneak
thieves, and Mr.. Garrison did not
since have to pay for a single gold
watch. New York Tribune.