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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-16

Is name held dear by San Franciscans.
The reverend gentleman Is now enjoying
the twilight of busy life, in which he won
and retained the respect and love, not only
of all those with whom he came in contact
in the close relations of pastor and people,
but of the entire community. AS minis
ter he was faithful pastor of his flock
as a preacher, man of eloquence-as a
theolUgian, sound in the faith-as writer
possessed of exceptional power. For years
he presided over the destinies, humanity
speaking, of the First CONGREGATIONAL Church,
on Post and Mason streets, which was
brought to its high state of architectural
beauty during his incumbency, its mem
bership increased, and Its opportunities for
doing good multiplied TO an incalculable de-
gree
Dr. Stone has always been in the foremost
ranks Of those who would seek 10 benefit his
race, and no scheme for phianthropic
effort ever failed to find in him an ardent
advocate and substantial friend. 1t was
during his paStorate that several great re-
viyals aroused the church, notably one
under the aus pices of the Rev. L. Payson
Hammond, in whose work DR.. Stone not
only aided by placing his church at the
service of the meetings, but by taking an
active part himself in the work OF preaching
and exhorting. His voice was remarkably
clear and penetrating, and his sermons were
always listened TO with rapt attention.
1t was DR.. Stone who lnaugurated the
praise services that in the times past were
so prominent feature of the worship of the
First Congregational Church, and SO famous
did they become, with their full orchestral
Accomplishments, that the sacred edifce was
scarcely large enough to hold the tErong
that long before the doors We're open climbed
the steps and filed the sidewalk in front Of
the church, so as not 10 miss getting in and
joining in the sacred service of song.
For some years DR.. Stone has retired from
active pastoral duties, but in the hearts of
his affectionate parishioners he is enshrined
as pastor emeritus. He resides in this city,
and is frequent contributor to The Pacific,
the weekly paper of the Congregational
Church In his family life DR.. Stone is par
ticularly happy. His eldest daughter is
Mrs. l.. l.. Baker, another daughter is Miss
Kitty Stone, a young lady who takes an
active part in charitable works. notably in
the kindergarten cause and the Young
Women's Association. His two sons,
Charles and Frank Stone occupy trust
worthy positions in the mercantile world.
They are also prominent members of the
Loring Club. Mrs. Stone was always con-
sidert d model of all that minister's wife
should be, and her assistance to the Ladies'
Society of the church is not to be measured
by few words. For many years the Stone
family lived on Bush street, below Powell,
but Of late years they have resided in the
Western Addition. The Rev. DIR. A. l..
Stone was born in Oxford, Conn, on Novem-
Der 25, 1915. He arrived in California on the
9Th of March, 1866.
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Tor its launching and Miss Wilmerding, the
granddaughter of the Secretary of the Navy.
amid the booming of guns, the Screeching Of
whistles, the clipping of colors and the cheers
of thousands Of seamen and lendsmen. chris
tens it the Maine, it will all mean that a
new maritime monster has been let lCoe On
the sea to main ain, and defend. if need
be, whether at home or abroad, the
honor OF the flag 1t sails under
and the rights of the people it
represents. That by the time it is fully
equipped and ready 10 60 mo commission, it
will be amply able to do all that is expected
Of it, ard to cope with any foe on equal
terms is the chief reason why the launch
ing Of the Maine in this present month Of
November appeals to the pride and the EN-
.hnsiasm of patriotic Americans every
where. It's actual completion two years
henee-for the launching is simply that OF
massive shell with empty compartments
will give to the whole country an added
gense of security IN case of threatened for
eign invasion and an added feeling of readi-
ness to act il case OF foreign insult or IN
justice.
For the Maine, although called cruiser,
is also a war-ship, and is built to hold her
own against war-ships. She is not revo-
luton In naval architecture, but Is rather
development, and, so far as this country is
concerned. Is the one illustration oil the nigh
est stage of development recorded in
the era which began when the little
original Monitor was sent down to
Hampton Roads to put an end to the de-
structive performances of the then confess
edly invincible Merrimac. Details and
figures Illustrative Of the dimensions of the
Maine, and of what she NAV be expected
to perform. have been published many
times of late, but when yesterday l had
explored every section of the great hull in
its still unfinished state, stood outside
the ship-house which still incloses it
TO view, the mammoth steel PROV. poking
out. as it does, through the front wall
and stretching landward surveying the
stately proportions of the stern, towering
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-16
LAUNCHING OF
THE MAINE.
She Could Have Sunk Both the
Merrimac and Monitor.
An Estimate of the Efficiency OF Our Newest
and Biggest War-ship-The Work Of
Finishing Her-Her Armor.

NROOKLYN On, ". Nov. 10, $780,
kg Just before noon on Tuesday, the
Assgs 18th inst, there will be launched
from the Brooklyn Navy-yard the greatest
war vessel and armored steel cruiser COM
bined that has ever yet floated under the flag
of this country. The fact that she has been
thus far constructed entirely by the United
states Government and not by private con-
tract. would be in itself sufficient TO make
the occasion an interesting and important
one, but even that fact aside, the day VIII
he a red-letter one in the annals of the
American Navy, for it will mark another
and giant stride in the renewed life of an
invaluable branch of the national service
which less than a decade ago seemed almost
doomed, not to obliteration exactly, but TO
a lingering, useless and unhonored exist
ence, With all its gIories in the past and
none TO be hoped for in the future.
When, therefore, the great steel ship slides
easily into deep water on the day appointed
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This gentleman is a lawyer of note, whose
residence in California dates back to June
IA, 1854. He was born in Cumberland
County, Virginia, in 1923. His first bust
ness in California was that of attorney and
counselor at law. He has been elected to
the Judgeship several times. On Septem-
Der 3, 1879. under the new Constitution,
which, among many other things, reorgan-
lied the Supreme Court lie was elected
Justice OF that tribunal, and under the
classification by LOT, which the Cons tuition
directed. he and Judge McKmstry drew the
longest terms.
Mr. Thornton married Miss Sallie Thorn
ton, daughter of Judge Harry l. Thornton,
since deceased. He is the father of Critten-
den Thornton, who married tile daughter of
the late u ID. Cotton, of Willie, Harry and
Jack Thornton. Two of his daughters mar
ried in the army and left the home of their
childhood for other scenes. Miss Maggie
Thornton is now Mrs. Abbott Kin
ney of Southern California. BY
marriage Judge Thornton is connected
with the Judges, the Falls, the Stuart Tay-
lOrS and the Crittendens. He is a stanch
Presbyterian. and for many years has been
a pillar of ST. Johns Presbyterian Church,
being particularly devoted to the late Rev.
DIR. w. A. Scott, the former pastor. In APP
pearance Judge Thornton is tall, slender,
nervous in speech and action, with a legal
look upon his rather severe countenance.
But bis stern probity, his Spartan virtu es
cannot obscure the domestic and lOvable
side of his character. He is devoted to his
family and they to him.
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THOMAS YOUNG

Is gentleman who has long been identified
with the interests of California. He arrived
in this city as long ago AS April IL, 1863 and
has lived here ever since. He is a native of
the north of Ireland. where his birth oc-
Cured in April, 1872. His first occupation
in California was in connection with the
millinery business. He had one daughter,
Charlotte Young, afterward married to a
Mr.. Findley, who held Government posi-
ton in Sacramento. This lady is now
widow, the mother of the two charming
Misses Findley.
Mr.. Young has been in the real estate
business for number of years, and his
judgment in regard to values is considered
of great weight. In appearance he looks
like a portly old English gentleman, hale,
bluff and hearty. He wears side-whiskers,
a tall hat, and might be taken for a Lord
Mayor. or some other public functionary.
He is a member Of the Cosmos Club, and
often retires to that quiet retreat to muse
over the changes that have been wrought in
San Francisco since he first knew the place.
His wife is yet alive, and the happy couple
is inseparable, attending concerts, lectures,
and all affairs of general interest with the
zest and enjoyment that might well be the
envy of younger couple. Mr.. Young has
held political positions in his time, to the
general satisfaction Of his constituents.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-16

positions and at one time was active in
journalism. He is the owner of beautiful
rural home in Napa County, whittier he
loves to repair at the close of the week and
pass his Sundays amid its rustic charms.
In society he is popular man. and his dry
wit is considered very effective, and, when
he chooses to make a sally, he can keep the
table in a roar. His family is comprised of
members nc longer children and of some
who are still at school One of his
sons, Charles. married that pretty
belle, Miss Hattie Couch, some few
years ago Another was more recently mar
risd to Miss Nightingale, the daughter of
our veteran citizen, DR.. John Nightingale.
A daughter, Miss Annie Lawrie Jackson.
was recently led to IT., the altar; The young
and in different Authors Carnivals that
held sway at the Mechanics Pavilion in
its old position on Mission and Eighth
streets, took important parts in the leading
booths. Colonel jackson is tall, slender and
always wears SLOUGH hat. He is a fanil-
lar figure on our streets, and has many warm
friends.
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far above the basin into which the vessel is
to be launched, and then looked along the
outer sides from stern TO bow, | thought of
the time when John Ericsson's Monitor was
welcomed as the hope of the nation in its
hour of crisis, and gloom and realized
the art of building iron war-ships.
For had the Maine been afoat at the
time of that memorable combat between the
Monitor and Merrintac it could have acted
the part of arbiter with vengeance and
sent both those terrors of Eastern coast
waters to the bottom within sixty seconds.
That, however, would have been feat
scarcely worth mentioning Beside me on
the dock near the launching basin, gazing
with rapt admiration at the lofty stern
and occasionally casting critical glance
along the port side of the big cruiser.
stood genuine old salt of the typical
old school-old Captain Coffin. you might
almost believe, come back to life again. and
rugged out in the sea toys which always
commanded his heartiest affection and the
hest efforts of his pen. Still thinking of
the wonGrously rapid strides in the science
Of naval architecture, / addressed myself to
this rare old specimen of all that used to
seem best in American seamaEship, and
after little Introductory talk said:
ut wouldn't, perhaps, be toe much to say
that this cruiser, If afloat twenty years age,
could have more than held her own against
the whole British navy of that day."
There was mild but unmistakable con-
tempt in the glance the veteran mariner be-
slowed upon me, and the conviction was
fast stealing over Inc that indeed it was too
much to say, and that myself had rashly
said it in the presence of superior wisdom.
When the old man finally spoke, his words
brought genuine relief.
3" II that ere craft was afloat twenty years
ago." he said slowly and impressively.
shed "a been moro than match, single
handed, for all the navies of the hull world"
Sweeping, wasn't it? But when little
later talked with distinguished naval off,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-16
WANTED LII ILLUSTRATED.
Countryman Who Was Not Satisfied
With His Marriage License.

Countryman Who Was Not Satisfied
With His Marriage License.
Yesterday sad-faced stranger presented
himself at the office of the clerk of the Dis
trict Court and asked to be accommodated
with marriage license, says the Detroit
Free Press. He was waited upon by Deputy
Clerk Manship. On receiving the necessary
blank, duly and formally drawn, he still
fingered in the precincts OF the office, and
disconsola.ely fumbled the document His
eccentric conduct awakened the curiosity OF
Mr.. Manship, who at last said:
Does there appear to be anything wrong
with the license"
"Wall, l don't know. l suppose it must
be all right"
81 guess you will find it So"
cit isn't exactly what l expected"
4" 1t is not?"
"No. 1t amt just what we wanted. You
see, we expected to get one with pictures
on it,"
"Oh, you are thinking of the marriage GER
tifcate, on illuminated cardboard, i'll red,
blue and gold ink"
perhaps [ am"
"Yes, evidently. Well, that will come
later on. after the ceremony. Sorry we are
not giving out picture licenses, but this is
not our day to do It,"
In Belfast, Me-, a few days ago, George
Hutchins died from eating grapes and ''Swal-
lowing both seeds and SKINS
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-16

faced the var-ships of the world and would
have swept them out Of existence, one after
the other with comparative ease.
is the Maine then to be invincible?" you
ask. Not at all. The invincible war-ship
has never yet been built and probably never
will be built. Naval development take
it all in all, is never one-sided. Side by
NOR, we have always seen and probably
always shall see, development in destruct-
i've forces. Look at the Names own won
derful guns, with which she is yet TO
be equipped, as convincing example
of the truth of the trite assertion. Four
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-16

On the Goth dav of May, 1929, the month
and the year made memorable by the ar
rival of the first locomotive on this contn-
ent, A. \. Towne was born at Dresser Hill,
in the south part of Charlton, Worcester
County. Massachusetts. There was pecu-
liar and striking fitness 10 tire coincidence
of the birth of one who was destined to
control and influence, in very great de-
gree the ut!l Y of the new power, and the
introduction OF the said locomotive itself.
Mr.. TOwne can trace his family back to
the first of the name in America was an in
habtaut of Salem, Mass This was William
Towne. A. n. ToNne was the eldest of a
family OF nine He received flst-class
home education. Only limited school ad-
vantages were his, owing to circumstances
beyond the control of bis parents. But he
had every opportunity of exercising the
faculty of observation, which can do more
for a man than mere book learning
The early decrease Of his father left him
at the age of IS with burden of response
bility upon him, which he met with charac-
teristic promptness and ability.
Born at the very beginning of new epoch
in our country s prosperity, he has been
fortunate enough to live through period of
great progress, especially in regard to
railway construction. Twelve separate and
distinct companies have enjoyed the benefit
of Mr.. Townes ability, Mr.. Towne was
married on September %, 1850, to Miss Caro-
line Amelia Mansfield Their only child,
Evelyn Amelia T0wne, now Mrs. Shaw,
lives in San Francisco with her parents.
Mr.. Towne is engaged in farming and in
dustrial enterprises outside of his railroad
interests, and lie is of charitable disposition
and given TO benevolent acts.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-16

The views here presented furnish excel
lent representations of scenes on the Maine
during the present week. Men-mostly rlv-
eters-are at work everywhere, fastening to
get the new cruiser in readiness for launch
ing. The interior resembles that of a mann
moth foundry. Here and there the electric
drill, obtaining its motor power through
single thin cable, is making its 24OO
ing even the men who handle it by
the marvellous rapidity of its work. No COM
plete sketch of the vessel in its pres
ent state can be taken because of the fact
that its d" ship-house" still incloses it, and
rafters, boardings and gang-planks are on
all sides of it. The view from the main deck
shows a section of the Navy-yard water
front with some of the White Squadron
vessels moored to the dock. The white
Squadron" by the way, is landsman's
term and is not recognized by naval officers.
1t is the fashion just now in this country to
paint all iron warships white. BY the time
the Maine is ready to 60 into commission
some other color may be in vogue.
The view of the stern of the Maine shows
also the basin into which she will be
launched, for the Maine is going into the
water stern foremost. There is no special
rule as to this, everything depending of
course as to whether it is most convenient
to build the vessel with her Prov pointing
lsndward or seward. Vessels have even
been launched broadside out, but that is
rare and little clumsy. The Maine will be
launched just as thousands of wooden ships
have been launched before her. No change
in launching methods lave been deemed
necessary u meet the requirements Of iron
vessels. When she slides into the water
the largest warship in the United States
will be afloat.
Not in the world England has one or
two just one size larger-fOr great war
ships, like needles and pearl buttons, come
in sizes-and there are few OF this larger
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-16
THE CALLS
PORTRAITS.
Some Of the Men Who Are Well
Known in San Francisco.
Rev. a. L. Stone, 7. Young, Colonel J. F. jack
son, q. S. Foote, a. N. Tcwne,
]. D. Ilornton.
From Photographs by Taber.
TsHE CALL to-day presents the faces
GSS of several weli-known San Francis

%sHE CALL to-day presents the faces
AS of several weli-known San Francis
SAyS cans.
1t cannot be said. in making such
collection as this, that the paper has been at
all restricted in its choice, for, as has
many times been boast that can well be
substantiated, San Francisco affords wide
field from which to choose a set of
men who shall represent her any
where, in any way, at any time. For
instance, in to-day's issue will he seen
the countenances of men who have gained
distinction at the bar. in social life, in
journalism, in mercantile circles and in the
pulpit. Nor are these men the only repre-
sentatves Of their class, there are many
more Just as worthy as they of place in
The CALLS gallery of notables. and whose
faces will beam in the columns in good time.
Not only is this true, but in many cases it is
also true that these men belong to distn-
guished families. This is particularly SO in
relation to the lawyers, jurists. who from
time to time have here been noticed. Many of
the men are yet in the prime of life, some
are resting upon their laurels, some are
winning their spurs.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-16
VIRTUALLY SETTLED.
Frank L. COombs Will Be Speaker
the Aasemhiy

Frank L. Coombs Will Be Speaker of
the Assembly.
1t Is conceded that Frank L. Coombs of
Napa will be the Speaker OF the next As
sembly and that Henry C. Dibble will be
Chairman of the Ways and Means Com
mittee. This is combination which is not
altogether palatable to the better element Of
the Republican party. but the edict has gone
forth and it will PROBABLY have to 90 in spite
of their protests. Mr.. Dibble's record 10 the
Assembly last in session is subjecting him
to a great deal OF harsh criticism, from
which Mr.. Coombs is not escaping entirely
unscathed, and if the plan is persisted in it
is likely to cause some little discomfort
among those who desire to see the party
make good record this winter Elwood
Brunei. of Sacramento is spoken of for Chair
far he has neither asked nor been prom
ised it.
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of those guns are to be placed in the cruisers
turrets, two in each. Any one of those four
guns is capable of hurting a 500-Dound steel
bail at the rate of 1000 feet per second, dis
say, an effective" distance of nine miles.
That means that those enormous guns
can be so delicately adjusted as to in
sure, with proper handling the striking
of target nine miles away, even
though the target itself cannot be
Gated by some other object. The masts of
hostile vessel, for example, are IN sight nine
miles away. but the hull is below the hori-
ZOn Perhaps no mastS are seen-nothlng
but the smoke from the smole-stack. Even
that is often sufficient to indicate to the
practiced eye the precise position OF yes
sells deck. One Of the big guns is trained
and in less than half minute later, if all
calculations be correct and the aim be
true-and in modern warfare nothing
Is left to chance-a 500-pound steel
caunon-ball will tumble with an I'M
ceremonious and all destructive crash on to
the deck of that hostile vessel, nine miles
away. Long-distance cOmbatS will prOba-
bly, be preferred at sea hereafter. especially
as the projectles referred to are warranted
to pierce, at a thousand yards, the armor OF
almost anything atoat.
Then, too, neither the Maine nor any 9TH
er vessel is completely armored. The Maine
is TO wear an arm0r belt and TO carry such
other armor as will afford reasonable and
perhaps almost absolute protection to her
vital parts, such as her engines. boiler,
steering apparatus, powder magazine, cen
ming tower (or wheelhouSe as we landsmen
are most apt to call il, torpedo-rOom.
etc. Men are not yet considered vital
parts of war-ship and roor Jack
in action will be in almost as much dan
ger OF running against bullet or a cannon
hall on board the new steel-armored cruiser
Maine as were his gallant elder brethren of
the old wooden Cumberland's crew. There
are parts of the Names decks, ard elsewhere
in the vessel, too, which might easily be
swept by shells, even of the old-fashioned
sort. The Maine is going to be seven-knnt
vessel, and she will not carry pound of eX-
ira armOr that would be likely to interfere
with that rate of speed.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-16

Philip Lewis, well-known commission
merchant, was found dead in bed yesterday
morning at 9S4h McAlllster street. having
been asphyxiated during the night by es-
Gaping gas. Lewis retired at Z 80 O'Clock,
seemingly in the best of spirits, and is sup
posed to have turned on the gas accidentally
age, a native of Poland, and left surviving
him grown-up family, several Of whom are
married.
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A Birnmiat So, Fra.

On motion Of Prosecuting Attorney
Dunno, Judge Rix yesterday discharged B.
McFadden from custody. He was arrested
recently on charge of bigamy, but sufficient
evidence to convict him was not obtainable
IN the State. He came to California some
two years ago from Philadelphia, where he
left wife and two children. Here he
worked as coachman for some prominen
families, and in August last married Ellen
O'Brien, without having secured divorce
from his first wife. She later, hearing Of
this, came to San Francisco and secured her
recreant husbands arrest.