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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-14
LENA LOTTJI'S DEATH.
The Chemist Discovers Traces
of Arsenic i'm Her Stomach.

The mystery surrounding the case Of
Lena Lottji, the girl who died rather sud-
denly at her home at Church place Sun
day morning, was deepened last night by
the announcement of DR.. johnson, who
made an analysis of the contents of her
stomach. He informed the Coroner he
found traces of arsenic in the stomach. 1t
was previously maintained by some of her
relatives that she died a natural death, but
the discovery OF the chemist puts another
phase on tho cause of the ending of her
young life.
The idea of suicide was secuted by GER
tain members in her family, and the Ques-
tion now puZzling the authorities is how TO
account for the presence of the poison. The
bakery woman who employed Lena says
when the girl left for home Saturday night
she seemed to be in very happy frame OF
mind. and appeared from her actions
who would be contemplating suicide.
About 3 o'clock Sunday morning
she aroused the household by her
means, and when spoken to complained
of intense pains in the stomach. She died
two hours later.
Said prominent police official last night,
who desired his name to be withheld until
after the inquest: "There are certain facts
connected with this case that lead me to
think there Is some underhand work linked
with the girls death. One of her elder
brothers, who is about "a years old, is a
shiftless idler, VINO spends what money he
can obtain in drink. BE has been known
to frequently beat both his sis
ter and mother cruelty. Some time
since the mother became very ill,
and it was feared she would die. The son
at the time endeayored to obtain possession
of the cottage in which the family lived.
Some neighbors heard of his actions and
induced Mrs. Lottji to deed the property to
her daughter. None Of the facts of the case
point to suicide, yet arsenic has been found
in her stomach. She owned property, and
death"
The police will investigate the case thor
oughly, but will wait until the inquest is
held this afternoon before taking any
active stems.
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BRITISH SOCIETY,
It's Monthly Meeting and the Election o

Its Monthly Meeting and the Election OF
Officers.
The British Benevolent Society held its
stated meeting yesterday at its rooms at 53l
California street.
This society, incorporated in 1865 for the
purpose of affording temporary relief to
worthy sick and destitute persons born in
Great Britain and Ireland or In any of the
British colonies or possessions, irrespective
of race. color or creed, has up to the present
time afforded relief to 5O,5S9 persons. In
accomplishing this work the society has
disbursed a total Of S6o.77O 80. expended In
providing the neceSsares of life, medical
comforts, clothing. procuring employment
and assisting those in bad health to return
to their friends and families.
The reading Of the report of the Board of
Relief showed that during the month Of
April ITO persons had applied for relief, Of
which forty-one had previously applied,
and 129 men had applied for the first time.
The sum of $67 10 had been expended on
worthy applicants as followsj Meal tickets,
groceries and coal for families, fare and
transportation, medicines, etc. The Treas
urer's annual report showed that during
the past year S1572 80 had been expended
for charitable purposes.
After the reading of reports the mem bers
proceeded to the election of officers for the
ensuing year, with the following results
J. H. Dobinson, President; William Dixey,
First Vioe-President; J. q. Wallis, Second
Vice-President; Percy Beamish Treasurer I,
Board Of Directors-J. Norton. David Pof-
ter, d. Brown, II. Gawthorne and James
Bennett; Board OF Relief-D. B. Brown, B.
Jacobs, j. Marsh, j. Boyes, B. Healey, j.
Andre, S. Dickinson; Board of Physicians
DIR; G. B. McLay, DR.. j. j. Clarke, DR.. F.
w. d'Evelyn.
A vote of thanks was rendered to the re-
firing board of officers, after which the
Secretary made the announcement that
tickets for the picnic on the 24th inst.
would entitle holders to admission to the
grounds only, and would not be good, as
heretofore, for transportation.
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THEIR GRAND COUNCIL
The Y. NJ. /. Begin Well for the
Coming Gathering.

The Subcommittee on Finance of the
Committee of Arrangements for the sixth
Grand Council of the Young Mems Institute,
to be held in this city August 4th. 9th, 9Th and
7th, met yesterday in institute headquarters,
Flood Building, to take steps toward DIT o.
curing the necessary funds for carrying out
the details of the Grand Council.
l.. V. Merle, Chairman of the committee,
reported having waited upon b Grace
Archbishop RiOrdan and received hand
some contribution. Other members of the
committee also reported that they had Sc
cured large sums and were meeting with
gratifying success.
Reports were also heard from the repre-
sentatives of the city institutes. 1t was es-
timated that the contributions would
amount to over $500. The following
amounts were promised from the institutes
No. l, $500; No. 8. $500; No. 4, $500; No. z,
5000; No. 80, 500; No. "a, 500; No. %,
$3.50; No. 90, 500; No. ". 500; No. "A,
500; No. II, $50: No. rs, $50; No. 81, 500;
No. 50, $3.50; No. 100. $50.
l.. V. Merle and j. j. OBrien were ap-
pointed committee of two to walt upon
the merchants.
ID. G. Nealon and NJ. Nunan were ap-
pointed to wait upon the brewers.
MeSsrs. Fitzpatrick, Harm gton and Jen-
nings we're appointed to wait upon the
banks, bankers and insurance Offices
j. j. McDade, Martin Fleming, Hon.
j. F. Sullivan. Father Cottle and L. v.
Merle were appointed to wait upon the
wealthy families of the city and request
their assistance.
The Committee on Parade also met an d
decided to hold grand parade on Monday
morning, August 4th, the first day Of the
session of the Grand Council.
The Committee on Entertainment also
met and decided to hold an entertainment
on the evening of the first day of the ses-
sion, at which professional talent will ap-
pear. They also decided to hold q grand
ball in the Mechanics Pavilion. the music
TO be furnished by band Of eighty-fivs
pieces,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-14
THE STATES MORTALITY.
One Hundred and Fifty Cases of Sma
Pnr at

One Hundred and Fifty Cases of Small
Pox at Las Cruces.
According to the monthly report of the
State Board Of Health the number of de-
cedents for April was 1887, or an average
annual mortality of fifteen per thousand.
This is marked decrease from the rate of
the preceding three months, and indicates a
decidedly favorable condition of health
throughout the State. The leading causes
of death were: Consumption 17S, bronchitis
so, diphtheria 81, scarlet fever 8, dysentery
6, measles 10, heart disease SO, alcoholism Z,
cerebro-spinal fever II.
In connection with the zymotic affections,
the report regrets that the example of Min
nesota is not followed in this State. There
the law requires the Health Officer In the
month OF May, or oftener, each year to
make thorough sanitary inspection of each
city and town under his jurisdiction. This
gives the Health Officer a complete knowl-
edge of the sanitary condition Of the State,
and in case of an outbreak of disease he
is in a position TO know Its probable cause
and to take the best means to suppress it,
In regard to smallpox no cases have yet
appeared in California this year. Accord
ing TO a report of Sanitary Officer j. p.
Booth at Needles the disease is prevalent
in Las Cruces, n. Mex, where there are $50
cases. AS this town is on the line of the
Santa Fe Railroad the disease may come by
way OF Yuma. The State board recon-
mends all those whoiare not vaccinated to
be inOculatad at Oncp
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Berkeley.
No intoxicated persons were seen on the streets
on election day.
Judge Little states that he will hold the office
of Justice of the Peace until the general election
In November. lie has consulted several attor-
neys, who are OF the opinion that he has as
much right TO hold the 0ftce the Justice OF the
Peaceelect.
The new method OF counting ballots was tried
on Monday evening 10 the eastern end OF town.
Registrar Smiley of San Francisco was In town
aud expla ined the method. 1t worked TO perfec-
tlon. and although East Berkeley polled 497
votes and West Berkeley 345, the former were
all counted half an hour before the latter.
Thr result OF the election was a victory for
the Non-Partisan ticket throughout as follows:
Trustees-Reuben Rickard and Samuel Rey-
wood; School Observation-Disclosures Games and
G. A.Schuster; Marshal George Schmidt; Clerk.
I. II. Spear dncumbenD; Treasurer. thomas
tees OF the Peace-WIlliam t. Welcker and
Richard Lloyd. All the new officers are well
known, and Berkeley people feel that the ticket
Is ono OF the best chosen In some years. Mr.
Richard Is mining man; MIR. Haywood is In
terested 10 lumber matters; Mr.. Gaines il an
Oakland banker; MIR. schuster runs planning
mill; Mr.. Schmidt is real estate dealer; Mr.
Spear is a druggist; MIR. Ham Is a butcher; MIR
Stewart Is real estate man, a son OF Colonel
Joseph Stewart, retired army officer; Mr.
Welcker was once professor in the University
and later was State Superintendent of Public In
structon; MIR. Lloyd has been Justice for sew.
eral years. West Berkeley Precinct voted al.
most solid, and therefore elected the officers OF
its choice. East Berkeley was very evenly di-
yided on all propositions, the candidates on the
independent Taxpayers ticket receiving the
majority OF the votes, however, with the excep-
ton OF Assessor. The students showed large
vote, 69 OF their tickets having been polled.
fiUral ano musical entertainment, under the
patronage OF the Ladies' Aid Society, Will be
given on Thu sday, Friday and Saturday even.
ings In ODD Fellows Hall. The floral designs
Will be unique and artistic, aiming 10 represent
the nora oil Berkeley and every variety of flower
and leaf which grows in Berkeley Will be
hQU Ght nnatnr
houses and many other devices The entertain.
ment tomorrow evening Will consist OF vocal
and instrumental music by local talent, assisted
BY special sololsts from Oakland. The mu steal
and literary entertainment on Friday evening
VIII be under the direction Of Professor d'Es-
lrelia OF 1.-THE Blind snd Deaf ana Dumb Asylum
The blind will furnish all the music and
the deaf all the recitations and readings: On
saturday evening the !" musical family" from
west Berkeley, lately from England. win lead
duets.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-14
POINT LOBOS AVENUE.
Plans for the Sewer With an Outlet to
the Ocaau.

Plans for the Sewer With an Outlet te
the Ocean.
The regular bi-monthly meeting of the
Point Lobos Avenue Improvement Club
was held last evening at Vorrath's Hall
/ corner of Point Lobos and johnson
avenues, L. G. McMullin. Vice-President
In the chair.
George Fletcher. who was one Of com.
mittee to visit the City and County Sur.
veyor and see about the sewer survey, re-.
ported that the Surveyor had completed
the plans for the outlet of the sewer, and
that the plans for the same between Twelfth
and Twenty-fourth avenues would be
handed to the Park Commissioners in day
or so. He also moved that the matter OF
the sewer be placed in the hands of the
Executive Committee to push as fast as they
saw fit. 1t was so ordered.
Mr.. Figel reported for the Executive Com.
mittee that the Chief of Police would pu,
two or more men in that district as soon as
he had them to spare, and would also make
ARRANGEMENTS for a station for the men in
that neighborhood.
The work of grading the avenue is being
pushed as rapidly as possible, and now the
street is in an almost impossible condition.
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COLEMAN DELAYED,
Accident to His Train Prevents His
rrt

An Accident to His Train Prevents His
Arrival on Time.
James V. Coleman, whose tender little guber.
natoriai boomlet is being carefully nursed by the
Iroquois Club lest 1t die of hamilton, was ex-
pected 10 arrive 10 the city last light, and
arrangements had been made to give MIN re-
ceptlon. a number of Ills fellow braves, ac.
cOmpanled by brass band, were at the ferry
landing TO meet INN, and the thought of MS
coming was intermiBgled with visions OF flying
corks and sizzling champagne. But the chieftaIn
that they longed for never came and the yisIo n
gave way 10 an inward wall of despair
The train bearing the would be Governor IL
was announced by telegram from j. j. FLYNN Ia
John Farley, was derailed above Suisun AND
would not arrive until morning.
This settled II aud The painted braves returned
10 their wigwams TO conuole with each other as
best they could y
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-14
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY.
Nnmbers Drawing the Principal Prizes il
the May Distribution.

Numbers Drawing the Principal Prizes in
the May Distribution.
The following numbers drew the principal
prizes at the regular monthly drawing OF the
louisiana State Lottery at New Orleans yester-
day: No. 45.35o, capital prize, $780, sold In
New York, Washington, Boston, Chicago. and
Greensboro. KY; No. 39.825. second prize,
100000, sold in Boston; 35,287, third prize,
$4,000, sold in New York, Boston, Dallas and
New Orleans. New York. Grand Rapids. Cat
weston and Montreai 30.7S7, 1861, $4,000
each; 24,592, 27,6S9, 52.774. GA, 94S, 50, sos,
$4,000 each. The following numbers each drew
$1,000: 6662, 6676, 8465. 1880, 1917,
21,36o, 23,153, %, 249 Al ,694. 42,574, 47,746,
49,991, 90, 436 56, 59S 90, 407, 58, 942, g. 459,
Remember that the payment OF all prizes Is
guaranteed by four national banks In New Or
leans, and the tickets are signed by the Presi-
dent OF an institution whose chartered rights are
recognized in the highest courts; therefore, be-
ware OF any limitations or anonymous schemes.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-14

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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-14
HIS FIRST SENTENCE.

Wife-Bsster FIsnnery Punished, but His
Trouble Only Begins.
Michael Flannery, who beat his wife and
assaulted police officer who went to arrest
bin, Monday afternoon, on warrant
sworn out by Mrs. Flannery, was sentenced
yesterday by Police Judge Rlx to sixty days'
imprisonment in the County Jail for bat
terry. This constituted the fellows punish
ment for his brutality to his wife; hut he
will have to answer to a charge of assault
to murder for throwing Policeman Rankin
over the balcony of his house, and injuring
him seriously. Flannery is said to stand q
good chance of going to the State Prison
for sOma fima
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-14

The San Francisco High License Association
has been organized with the following officers; ;
President, Joseph g. Eastland; Vfce-P Presidents
urer, Joseph A. Donohoe; Secretary, +. b.
Perkins. The association proposes to do active
work during the coming campaign, Its object be.
ing TO secure the passage of high-license ordi.
nance for this city. An appeal TO citizens has
been prepared and will be Issued at an early date
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-14

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ING SYRUP should always be used when children
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once; 1t produces natural quiet sleep by relieving
the child from pain, and the little cherub awakes AZ
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1t soothes the child softens the gums aays all main
relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best
known remedy for diarrhea, whether arising from
feething or other causes twenty-five cents bottle
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-14
WHICH SHALL 1T BE?
San Jose and Sacramento Rstn Want tt

San Jose and Sacramento Rotn Want the
Convention.
On Tuesday next the Democratic State Central
Committee will meet In this city to decide upon
the time aud place for the holding of the coming
Stale Convention. In the meantime a quiet fipfil
Is being waged between tie rival cities OF Sacra.
mento and San Jose. Representatives of bott
places are actively at work and the struggle
promises TO be bitter one. Sacramento claims
that there was an implied promise a year age
that this convention sho nld be held In that city
but this the Santa Clara people deny and In this
are backed by number OF those from San Fran
cisco.
just what the outcome of the fight will be is
hard TO conjecture at present
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-14

maker by trade and lives on Folsom street,
near First. He is said to have frequently
been in trouble for beating his wife, who is
a cripple, and barely able to move about the
house. Yesterday it seems he beat and
abused her and his family of four small
children, for which she had him placed be-
hind the prison bars.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-14

The members of the defunct "Zig-Zag
Company, which stranded at Sacramento a
few days ago. have been given employment
by the various theaters of this city to en-
able them to raise a sufficient sum to de-
Tray their expenses to the East Mean
while their ex-manager is lying low and
cannot be found.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-14
Young Mems Democratic League.

AT meeting last night of the Young Mems
Democratic League at POT Suffer street Emil
Pohii read a paper advocating the elect ion OF
United States Senators by popular vote. The
league resolved specially to advocate the Aus.
tralian ballot system during the campaign, and
to that end appointed committee consisting OF
Charles j. Swift, James q. Mcguire I. f. Barry
Abbott Kinny and s. L. M0ffet to draft Dill and
make recommendations.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-14

terday rendered verdict for the plaintiff
in the case of Michael Carrahar against the
San Francisco Bridge Company. wherein
damages were asked for injuries received
by being run over by one of the company's
construction trains on The sea-wall. The
damages were assessed at 1855.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-14
Naughtou,s TRIAL for Murder.

The trial of John F. Naughton for killing
Marcus M. Herr on Februar Sd was not re-
sumsd yesterday. owing to the death Of M.
c. Hillyer, brother-in-law of Eugene N.
Deuprey, counsel for the accused. Judge
Finn stated that he thought it proper in
view of this fact to grant continuance of
Ona day
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-14
Crimea Charged.

District Attorney Page filed the follow
ing informations yesterday in the Superior
Court: David Percival, forgery; How Jing
alias Yoye Jing, murder; Frank J. Reagan.
grand larceny; Thomas Brady, mayhem
George Hurbert, William Eatwell, Joseph
Kane, Edward Storm and j. b. Reed. bur
glary.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-14
North Pc mt Club.
/ Point Club met at Il

The North Point Club met at their hall last
night, Thomas Terney In the chair. An Execu-
tive Committee was appointed as follows: Will
Robert e. Hunter, john Wrixson. Remarks
were made William f. CoughIi lin. X. E. Hunter
and others.
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Alameda.


The condition Of Constable Norris Is quite low
and considerable apprehension Is felt over his
recovery.
The young ladies OF the Alameda Flower Mis-
sion viii give rose fair on the evenings OF the
22d and 23d inst. in Blandng Hall
L. q. Daniels OF the Argus Will leave to-mor.
row on visit TO the Eastern States He expects
TO be gone for one month.
young Swede named Jensen was sentenced
to serve 100 days in the County Jail for improper
conduct in the presence of some girls at the
West End.
Graham Smith, who was arrested last Monday
for exhibiting deadly weapon, was released
yesterday on $50 bail furnished by 4. I. Mapel
The special committee OF the Alameda Ima
proyement Association appointed TO consider the
project OF chlldren's playground In Alameda
has discussed the matter thoroughly, and re-
port will be presented at the next meeting, when
The means necessary to- obtain the grounds VIII
be suggested.
Alameda has had but two Treasurers since its
hrsI Incorporation over twenty years ago. The
hrst was Thomas A. Smith, who held office until
1876, when he was succeeded by n. W. Palmer
now deceased. Mr.. Smith Is again filling the
Office having been appointed 10 fill the unex-
pired term OF Mr.. Palmer
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John Henry pleaded with Amelia,
And all his passion tried to tell her.
She said, John H., your wordsyou waste,
Your teeth betray q want OF taste,
Your breath offends me. so say,
Use SoZoDONT or stay away"
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