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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-02
WIN MlIItary Honors.

Zerah p. Clark, Secretary of the Anglo
Nevada Assurance Company, died at his late
residence. 26l2 California street. Sunday
afternoon, from heart troubles.
About three weeks ago he was taken i'll
suddenly, when attending meeting of the
Fire Commissioners, to which body Cover
nor Waterman had recently appointed him
Not until two DAYS before his death was his
condition considered dangerous. He was
born in Northern Ohio forty-eght years ago,
and at the beginning of the war entered the
Union Army, throughout which he served
with distinction as an officer He was at
tached to the staff of General RoSecrans dur
ing the Generals campaign through Ten
nes,ee and Alabama, including the battle of
Chirkamauga. He served under General
Grant through the battles of Missionary
Ridge and Lookout Mountain. He came TO
San Francis o in 1870, since when he had
been actively engaged in the fire insurance
business, until his fatal illness settled upon
him. He was Chief of General Dimond's
staff, n. G. c., at the time of his death and
also member OF the |. o. o. f., Legion OF
Honor and George Ii. Thomas Post, G..
a. K.
Orders announcing his death were issued
yesterday from headquarters division. n.
q. C., and expressing regret over his death.
Brigadier-General John T. Cutting, COM
handing the Second Brigade, n. G. C., will
issue TO his command the necessary orders
for the proper military observance of the
funeral ceremonies.
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BILKED THE CONDUCTOR.
Neat Trick Played by n Plausible Raj
rond Dead Beat,

Neat Trick Played by Plausible Rail-
rond Dead Beat.
The other day, on certain railway, a
man got into one of the cars and presently
began talking to a fellow-passenger, says the
Louisville Courier-Journal
After time he asked the gentleman
whether he had heard the story about how
nan Travelled without ticket. The gen.
tl-man said he had not, So the man asked
him to lend him his ticket that he might
show him how it was done, and began
fiddling about with it, but pretended that
the story had suddenly slipped out of his
head, but that he would be sure TO remem-
Der it soon.
After time the train got near New
York, and. as the man still could not re-
member the story, he returned the gentle
man his ticket (after tearing a bit off iD
and started for the door.
This struck the gentleman as being very
curious, and so he watched the man. When
he was reached by the conductor and asked
for his ticket, he said no had given it up;
but the conductor denied it and, after q
deal of alteration, the man pulled some
silver out of his pocket and was about to
pay his fare, when he suddenly said-pro-
ducing 4 small piece of ticket-that he could
prove that he had given UP his ticket, be-
cause he remembered playing with 1t in
the train and tearing of a small piece,
and that il the conductor looked he
would find ticket with a piece torn off.
On looking, the conductor found a ticket
with piece torn off, and, of course, accept
ed the mans statement.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-02

PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT.

Buffalo Bill made complete failure in
Berlin.
Senator Kenna of West Virginia is not in
the best of health.
Archbishop Fabre of Montreal has been
summoned 10 Rome.
Lady Florence DiXey eXcelS in nearly all
popular athletic sports.
Grace Greenwood (Mrs. LippincotO has a
cottage at Manitou Springs, Colo.
District Attorney John X. Fellows of
New Y ork wants to go to Congress.
Mr.. Glad stone delivered lecture on land
culture the other day at uawarden.
Mrs. John A. Logan was the recipient of
the most distinguished cOurtesies in Boston
Minister William Walter Phelds has re-
formed in the matter Of wearing his hair
banged.
Count Arco. the German Minister, is one
of the celebrities at Bethlehem in the White
Mountains.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Stanley have engaged apart
ments at Engelberg, near Lucerne, Switzer-
land, for the remainder of the summer.
Archbishop Williams is owner of three
quarters of the Boston Pilot. The late
John Boyle O'Reilly held the rest of the
property.
Ex-Presdent Paul of Venezuela is in
New York. and will remain in the United
States several months. He comes North
on account of impaired health.
Richard Quay, son Of the Senator, like his
father, do,en't say much and makes few new
friends, but what he does say is well con-
sidered and to the point. He likes fishing,
too.
The young Duke of Orleans has been de-
tected by his fiancee in a desperate flrta-
ton with pretty opera-singer, and the
young man who was to have saved France
is having a hard time to save himself.
Frank d. Miller. the artist. who has re-
turned to Europe, was an art critic. His
taste for gunpowder contracted in the civil
war led him TO join the staff of a London
paper during the Russo Turkish war.
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Late Australian Items,

The following have come TO hand by the
arrival of the steamship Alameda from
Sydney, n. S. W., on Saturday last:
Maggie Moore, who has reappeared in
Australia as Meg the Castaway," at Her
Majesty's, Sydney, is said to be very much
thinner, but just as blithe, active, tuneful
and pathetic as ever.
Turned Up is the latest novelty at
Melbourne BijOu, with all the strength Of
the Brough-Boucicaul combination.
The hit of Melbourne is said to be William
Rgnold in Nowadays" ''Formosa has
been once more staged at the Royal.
DIR. j. E. Nield. for many years dramatic
critic of the Australian, has received
bumper benefit at the Melbourne Premier.
Charles Warner eventually returns to
Australia to begin personal management.
Mrs. BrOwn-Potter has relinquished her
proposed Indian tour, and is negotiating for
a Sydney theater after New Zealand.
Augusta Dargon is giving rec!tals in
Sydney.
Mr.. j. L. Toole is back at Melbourne
Princess after his Queensland tour.
Mr.. j. C. Williamson has purchased the
Australian rights of the new Irish drama
called 'Glendalough," by Mr.. Edmund
Grrney, which will not be produced in Lon
dob until next September, when 1t will be
see at the Grand Theater, lslington.
Mr.. G.. G. Min has been playing
Shakespeare in Auckland.
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Alameda,

The City Trustees held short session last
evening. owing to the absence Of Messrs.
Mastick ard Neal. A protest was received
from forty-four tax payers against the
proposed change of the names OF the cross
streets to numbers. The matter was post
poned for action until the next regular meet
ting OF the board, Wednesday evening, Sep
TENDER l0th.
Tax Collector Thomas a. Smith asked for
an assistant during the collection of city
taxes, and bis request was referred to the
Finance Committee.
The Street Superintendent reported that
the cost Of shrinking the streets during
August WAS SI30G SIS.
Hermann CoTdes and George Boyer pro-
tested against the laying of a sewer in Briggs
avenue. The contract to lay sewer III
Davenport street and Pacific avenue was
awarded to |. \. Chapman, and the contract
to rec instruct the crossings of Bay street
with Santa Clara and Railroad avenues TO
The Alameda M7cddamiHng Company.
A camp-mepting is to be held in Schuetzen
Park, commencing September 18th.
The police made thlrty-three arrests during
the month If August.
NEW MAIL SERVICE.
There are now five regular mails daily be-
tween this city and San Francisco. They
close at 6:15. 40 and II :45 O'Clock in the
morning and at 2: 40 and 5:25 o'clock in the
afternoon.
A hostler named l.. H. Starr, who has
been employed by Mr.. Lapham of Pearl
street, was struck in the face yesterday by
young man called Louis. His assailant
wore Dra,s-knuckles, which inflicted an
ugly wound over STAIRS eye, causing a
severe hemOrrhage. From what can be
learned the assault was unprovoked. Louis
was arrested on a charge of battery.
Some young boys gathered in front of
Mrs. Mary Anderson's home on Park
street, near Clinton avenue, yesterday. She
requested them to go. away, when one Of
them threw a stone from a slungshot at
Mrs. Anderson's little daughter. The mis-
sile hit the child just above the eye and in
lcted painful wound. A warrant has
been issued for the arrest of the boys.
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The n. S. G. W. treasury for festival ex-
penses was enriched last evening by check
from Manager WallenrOd of the Alcazar for
500.
Manager Leavitt Of the Bush-street will
reach San Francisco in October next. His
new theater in Denver. Colo, which the
Emma Juch Company opened recently with
such success, is at present engaging his at
tentiOn.
Professor Goffrie of this city has received
letters from Mrs. Pauline Joran acknowl-
edging the benefit she received from him as
an instructor on the violin.
Miss Marie Barnard will leave for Boston
tomorrow evening to assume her place as
prima donna with the MendelSsohn Quintet
Club.
MIR. Clarence Eddy, organ virtuoso, and
Mrs. Sarah Hershey Eddy will arrive from
the northwest this morning The new or
gan of the First Congregational Church will
be dedicated by Mr.. Eddy on Thursday
evening, September 4th.
A weii-known London manager has made
an offer to Mr.. w. J. Seaman for another
starring tour of England, Ire land and Scot
land.
Lawrence Barrett will revive Francesca
da Rimini next season.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-02
GENERAL JOHN GIBBON
Succeeds General Miles in the
Pacific Division.

Maior-General Nelson A. Miles has been
succeeded by Brigadier-General John Glib
bon in the command of the Division of the
Pacific. United States Army. The change
took place at army headquarters yesterday.
General Miles and his family will leave for
Chicago tomorrow.
General Gibbon arrived in the morning
from Portland, Oregon, accompanied by his
aid-de-camp, First Lieutenan l.. A. Lover
ing, Fourth United States Infantry. After
engaging rooms at the Occidental he went
to the army headquarters and held long
conference with General Miles. Papers OF
authority were passed from one to the
other and without any display the transfer
was made.
The new Commander of the Division OF
the Pacific has an appearance that Woulu
attract attention for his military bearing.
He is over six feet in height and Of soldlerly
proportions, and his manners are afable,
his personality pleasing. He has veteran
record
On July l, 1877 he graduated from West
Point and received the appointment OF BreVet
Second Lieutenant of the Third Artillery
He was promoted to Second Lieutenant on
September 18th of the same year, aud Just
one wear later became First Lieutenant III
the Fourth Artillery. On November2 ?. 1859.
he was promoted to be Captain OF the Fourth
AllllieIN, ana on MdA - lco-i W men VIZ wal
was well under way, he was appointed Brig
adier-G General Of Volunteers On septe!m-
services in the battle of Antietqm," lie WAS
honored with the title OF Brevet Major, U.
s. \. In appreciation of bis services at
Fredericksburg he was appointed Brevet
Northumberland, U. S. a. His promo
tions after that were rapid, and on July i,
1868 he was raised to BreVet Colonel
He became MajOr-General OF Y OlunteerS
on July 7, 1864, and on July IS, 1866, was
raised 10 the Colonecy of the Ihlrty-SlXth
Infantry. On March -, 1863, he was trans
ferred to the Seventh United States Infantry
ana assigned to duty, as Brigadier-Generai
on July 10, 1885. He was classmate Of
Generals Burnside, Wilcox. Mason, Fry.
Ayres. Griffin and Burns, Of the Union
Army. and of A. =. Hill and Harry Heth,
of the COnfederateS.
General Gbbon is one of the few army
officers on the active list now who have
Mexican War record, and he also took an
active part in Indian troubles, in which he
sustained his reputation for personal
bravery and strategy III fighting. 1t is SAID
he will retire on April goth next year.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-02
JAMES LICK'S BODY.
The Pioneers Strongly Opposed to Il

The Pioneers Strongly Opposed to It's
Removal.
The regular monthly meeting Of the So
ciety of California Pioneers was held last
evening at Pioneer Hall, Alexander Mont
gomery in the chair.
The Secretary read a communication from
Charles Tilden of the Native Sons, giving the
order of parade and exercises on Admission
day, and again urging upon the Pioneers the
necessity of hearty cooperation in the cele-
bratiOn.
The COMMITTEES on Arrangements reported
that more money would be necessary TO COM
plete the preparations for the celebration,
and it was decided to ask the Board OF DE-
rect0rs for a sum not to exceed $1,000.
Mrs. Nary L. Bucknlll presented the So
ciety with a silver medal, which was given
to George Yout for having erected the
first fiour-mill in Napa Valley. The lady
was given a vote of thanks by the society
and will be invited 10 participate III the
parade on Admission day.
At this luncture IN the proceedings Louis
Ilull introduced a series Of resolutions pro-
testing, in the name of the Society of Cali
furnia Pioneers. against the removal of the
remains of James Lick from their resting
place beneath the Observatory at Mount
Hamilton by the Board Of Regents OF the
State University. The preamble explained
that this board considers the structure,
which is at once an educational Institution
and monument to James Lick, in need of
repairs. To make these repairs they think
ii necessary to remove the remains.
The introduction of these resolutions was
the signal for the opening of the regular
monthly battle SO dear to the Pioneer hearts,
and in less than two minutes the place was
pandemonium. - 1 am in favor of adopting
these resolutions as read" said one, talking
in concert with a dozen others. - 1t is
=, Il r,F- inCr Cd u
from the place where he wished TO lie. The
University Regents insult the memory of
James Lick Shame!'
Others wanted to lay the matter over until
the next meeting and in tue meantime ascer
tain the true cause Of the desired removal.
Others still thought that the adoption Of the
resolutions might be construed as coming
from the Pioneers in a spirit of censOTious-
ness, which would not be the Case, and that
the adopt on would be premature aetion.
After long discussion the resolution was
adopted a. read. A copy Will be sent to the
Tel -
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-02
AUGUST WEATHER.
Little Rainfall but General Increase o:

Little Rainfall but n General Increase OF
Temperatures.
According to the United States Signal
Service weather record for August the
month has been characterized by general
deficiency of rainfall and a general increase
of temperature.
The rainfall has been decidedly above the
average in southeastern California, south
western Nevada and southern Arizona,
where destructive floods, high winds ana
thunder-storms have occurred Precipita-
ton has been below the normal at all Sig
nal Service stations except Yuma, Keller,
Fresno and Spokane Falls. Red Bluff was
the only station reporting no rain during the
month.
The temperature has been above the nor
nal at all Signal Service stations The in
crease has ranged from one degree at Yuma
to eight degrees at Los Angeles and Walla
Wala. The highest temperature, 40 de-
grees, occurred at Yuma on the nth; the
lowest, So degrees. at Baker City on the 31st.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-02
THE THEATERS.
Nothing New Excepting "The
Irish Minstrel"
Fair Piece Of Hibernianism With Plenty Of
seanlan's songs-Late Items From
Australia-Notes.

With the exception Of the New California
and the Bush-street the attendance at the
different theaters was rather meager last
evening. This was owing. in measure. to
the excitement out of doors. Mr.. Wilke, at
the Bush, in Pet, the Vagrant,' drew the
largest audience assembled since the begin
ming of his engagement, and the perform
ance was marked by increased yigor and eff
feet.
Mr. Henry E. Dixey will continue "The
Seven Ages" all this week and bring out his
fayorite 'Adonis" on Monday next.
At the Alcazar the attendance was fair for
the second week of Stevens "Wife for
Wife," in the cast of which, by the way, Mr..
Leo Cooper is doing better work than usual
in the character of Richard Singleton. Mr..
James L. Wilson also makes an impressive
persOnation of George Edward Walton's
body servant, particularly as it is a most I'M
thankful part.
The Grand Opera House will remain closed
for the weak
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-02
!" The Irish AIinairel

Was the only fresh offering last evening,
and the New California was crowded to see
Mr. w. j. Scanlan in the character OF Larry
O'Lynn. The drift of the piece is the too
common business in Ireland of a rich land
owner trying TO dispossess poorer neigh
Dor through unfair means and by rascally
agents, with coloring of political trouble, all
worked up with a certain skill to catch the
attention of sympathetic audience. Larry
O'Lynn is a prime factor in circumventing
the designs of the oppressor against Farmer
Cregan, and this, with his love-making to
Nellie, the farmers daughter and the sing
ing of several new songs, makes up Mr..
Scanlan's portion of the assignment in the
play. Miss Matte Ferguson played Nellie
very nicely, and Miss Cecil Wallace gave US
lively character out of her cousin, Maggie
Mckay. Next week Mr.. Charles Hoyts re-
vised comedy, "a Midnight Bell, will be the
attraction ut this house
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-02
MORROW CLUB.
II Meets and Adopts Ringing Republican


At meeting OF the Morrow Club last
evening the following resolutions were
adopted
ResoIued. By the Morrow Club of San Fran
cisco, that we heartily and earnestly indorse the
work OF the Republican State Convention at
Sacramento and hereby pledge this club 10 an
active, zealous support OF the party IN the pres
ent campaign.
We appeal 10 the voters OF this city in tie
interest OF economical government, pure party
politics aud loyal sentiment, TO vote the Republ-
can Ticket and present to them the nominees of
the Republican State Convention of high
standing Intellectually, of pure moral character
and OF untarnlshed personal and political repu-
tatOu.
The platform Is explicit in its statements,
broad IN its conception, progressive in its ten
denotes and loyal 10 It's utterauces.
We especially desire indorse the nominee
for Governor, the Hon. Henry II. Markham, and
10 record our faith in his leadership He is
man OF hiRh legal aItanments, large business
experience and executive ability, a soldier true
aud tried a genial warm-heaTted gentleman and
q leader who never knew defeat.
J. NJ. Morton Addressed the meeting with
appropriate remarks on the success of the
Brpu6lican ticket in the coming campaign.
j. w. Perry also favored the club with
short SOeecn.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-02

E. line of (Nos. q and 612) Albion ave-, l46 f
n. OF 18th st.-Building contains 2 French nat
and rooms and bath; brick foundation; Valent
st. Cable: rents $40: LOOK at il; lot S0X94.
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A Boy Kills His Baby Brother.

Frank Longneck, a slX-yeaf-old lad Of the
South Side, Piltsburg, Pa, shot his two
the effects of which the little fellow died five
DAYS later. The shooting occurred while the
boys were at play. Frank, who posses ed
Flobert rifle, was out in the yard with some
other children shooting at Iin-can targets,
while his little brother and several other
children were looking on. Frank, who had
loaded his gun TO again fire at the target, had
it raised and was taking aim and was about
to fire when his little brother, who was then
sitting close by, without any warning got up
and started TO run past Frank The gun was
discharged and the ball struck the child in
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-02
LOCAL POLITICS.
Resolutions in Favor of Efficient
Schools.
The Republicans Will Endeavor to Secure
Equal Representation at the Polls.
Lively Registration.

The Executive Committee of the Regular
Republican County Committee held its
usual Monday meeting last evening in its
rooms at the corner OF Stockton and Ellis
streets. The Chairman announced that the
work of appointing a committee of five from
each Assembly District for the purpose of
selecting delegates to the various conyen-
tions was still unfinished, and he was
granted further time to complete the list.
A Martin read the following resolutions
which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The foundation and support OF all
governments lie in the education of It's people,
and the best aud surest means OF obtaining llat
education is through our common school system
rs organized in this Stae, and It's our duty as
well as that OF every citizen 10 foster ana care
for our schools therefore we deprecate the
course pursued by the majority of the present
Board OF Education in dSmissing old ana ex-
perenced teachers, or by pursuing system OF
persecution thereby compelling their reSlgna-
lion, aud transferring teachers from one school
10 another during The term. bringing about a
complete decentralization in The department.
--ACTCtOTe
EeSolued, That we will not support any one for
a position In tie School Department except we'll
known citizens, whose only object and ambition
WIZ be The carrying out OF the pubic school Sys-
TEN in good faith, supporting aud aiding IN every
way the teachers who have founded and brought
this system 10 such perfection; aud ID further
anCe OF our good faith,
ReSoiUed, That we VIII use osr best endeavors
and all honorable means TO secure The nOmlua-
lion and election TO the position of Superlntend-
eut OF schools of this city and county OF John
SWEET, one OF the founders Of our school system,
aud under whose guidance thousands of young
men and women have received their education
I'm this city and Stale, and whose textbooks are
standards and referred TO with pride by Eastern
educators.
Short speeches were made by Captain
SWaSey, c, \. jackson, W. 5. Barnes and
J. c. Jennings. All the speeches rOuudly
denounced the methods of 'bOssism" pre-
valent in the Democratic party, and
breathed a spirit of enthusiasm for the sue
cess of the Republican State ticket. which
was made without the debating intervention
Of such an ObjectiOnal power.
J. b. Barber announced that Colonel
Markham had consented to deliver an adj
dress to the voters, under the auspices of
this Executive Committee, Immediately
upon his return TO San Francisco. Mr.. Bar
Der thought that suitable hall should be
provided III which to have Colonel Mark
ham speak, as the club rooms were entirely
too small. Several others expressed The
same opinion. and on motion of Captain
Swasey the Chairman was authorized to ap-
point committee of five with full power to
act in arranging the meeting. The chair
appointed the following as the committee
j. Is. Barber, W. 5. Barnes, l. II. Small,
Charles Metzner and A. a. LOuderDack.
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EoUA2 DIFFERENTIATION.
Cause Must BE Shown why the Repu'
Iicans Are Not Given 1t.

Cause Must BE shown why the Repub-
licans Are Not Given 1t.
Mayor Pond, Auditor Strother and the re-
naming members of the Board Of Election
Commissioners We're served with writs of
citation yesterday, commanding them to APP
pear before the Supreme Court on Septrm-
her 18th and show cause why they should not
appoint two judges and two inspectors to
serve at the next election. one judge aud one
inspector from each party. the appointments
to be made in accordance with Section 11i2
of the Political Code as amended at the last
session of the Legislature.
The Election Commissioners are appoint
ing only two judges and one inspector.
basing their action on Section 10 of the
Registration Act. This ignoring of Section
1l42 OF the Political Code makes the politi-
cal representation very unequal and IN favor
of the Democrats.
In order to obtain simple justice and fair
dealing the Republican County Committee
determined to appeal TO the highest court, and
accordingly Chairman Meyers, on behalf of
the Republican party, filed an application in
the supreme Court for writ Of mandate to
compel The Election Commissioners TO make
the extra appointments.