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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31

STORY OF THE PLAY.
Dr. Raymond, a wealthy physician, living In
the suburbs of London, has for his family an
only son Julian. niece Alice Pelham and Helen
Cafruthers Both Alice ana Helen are in love
with Julian, whose preference, however, Is for
Helen. Helen's father had been afflicted with
hereditary Insanity, and had died in an asylum.
Before his death Helen's father had placed IN Inc
hands of Dr.. Raymond letter to be handed 10
his daughter when she contemplated matrimony,
Informing her That the faint OF hereditary ln-
sanity followed her family and admonishlng ner,
if she wished 10 avoid the curse, never 10 marry.
Her betroIbal is announced to the doctor, VINO
gives her the letter, but her love Tor Julian Is SO
strong that she resolves 10 brave the curse anu
giving 10 heed 10 her fathers warning matfles
the man of her choice. A child is born, after
which Helen begins to give evidence OF an I'M
SOUND mind Julian not knowing the reason OF
her strange caprices INDUCES heI until sue s,ows
worse and is finally pronounced mau; Sh r. IS
placed IN contiguous asylum, during whieh Ilihe
Alice exercises a mothetly care over her cuiIu
SEVEN YEARS ELAPSE,
And Julian TO silence the scandal over Aice'5
presence in his house, has his marriage win
Helen annulled according 10 the laws OF England
in such cases and marlies Alice. During Tue
progress OF the ceremony, when every Que Out tue
servants and Htlen's Child, now years ou are
at church, the asylum takes lire ana Helen es-
capes The excitement has restored heL leaS ,,l.
She returns 10 her former home aud enters the
conservatory. where her child, who Is Ill. Is re-
clining on a diyau. Tie past lew wears nave
been blank 10 her. and In the interview which
follows she discovers by u locket attached to the
ch1ld's neck that 1t is her own little Louise. Dur
ing this Intense and affecting scene the marriage
party returns, and are overwhelmed at Helen's
presence ana undoubted sanity. In The goodness
OF her heart Helen reiiuquisbes her place to
Alice. She kes her sick child and again makes
her home with her guardian, DIR. Raymond The
little ones Illness grows worse, and the doctor
preScrbeS powerful drug in inilniteslnal doses,
but in itself deadly poison The child lies in
an apparent trance, and Helen, believing her
dead and having nothing now 10 live Tor, sWal-
lows the remaining contents or The phial. Inc
doctor enters a moment later, and going to the
chld's bedside finds she is awake and calling Tor
her mamma. Realizing her awful condition,
Helen confesses what she has done, and mploreS
The doctor to save her. He informs her that she
is beyond human skill, and SIZE resigns herself to
die, imulOring Julian 10 lie faithful 10 Alce ana
ASKING Alice 10 be mother TO her child.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31

NATIVE SoNs-Somebody, City. Your
question can only be answered approx
mately. There are at this time 165 parlors
of Native Sons in the State, having a men,
bership Of about 5000, which number is
constantly increasing. There are nearly
90 paTlors Of Native Daughters, and their
membership is about 1000.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31

Ii has been an easy-going week for theatrical
amusemens, and, no doubt, the one on which We
have entered will have an equally smooth and
uninteresting run Our directors are looking to
the eth and 10th of September as the time in
which to bestir themselves, when the Nativ7
Sons of the Golden West are holding high revel-
~ 90 the occasion Of the fOrtieth anniversary Of
the admission OF California into the siSterhOod Of
States. There VIII be nothing new at any of the
leading theaterS this week, excepting Seaman at
the New California in Fred Marsdens 1.-The
IRISH Minstrel"; but next week will see a fresh
deal all round. New plays viii be brought for
ward and old ones brushed up; and "the night
VIII be filed with music" that will fttngly
round the pTetenlious display OF The day. II
would seem the desire for holiday keeping is in.
Creaslng in the American mind, particularly in
this part Of the United States. PERHAPS the ne
cessity for the fiesta is developed by the climate,
and luseHsIbly TO ourselves We are losing the old
fashioned industrious habits imported from the
East ana falling into the ma1ana spirit OF those
= Old CalIfOTu iaus We have displaced,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31

PALMER HoUsE-L. L., City. When Pot
ter Palmer was asked how many rooms
were in the Palmer House, Chicago, his re-
ply was that he did not know exactly, but
as near as he could come at it, there were
about 800. You will have to take this for
an answer, as no one appears to know ex-
actly. but those best informed put the num-
beI down as being between 100 and 800
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31

PHYLLoxERA - Daily Reader, City.
Without an understanding of the accented
letters it would be difficult matter to con-
vey q correct idea Of the correct pronuncia-
ton of any word, but if Daily Reader will
pronounce Phylloxera as it is spelled
phyl-lox-e-ra, he can scarcely 90 wrong.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31
THE QUERY
COLUMN.
Answers to Many Questions Asked
by Call Correspondents.
How Electricity Travels-Facts About the
Old Ship Balance - Ducks and the
Game Laws-The Charleston.

THE CALLS Query Column is conducted with
view TO aid all seekers after knowledge of gen.
eral interest.
Cateh questions will not receive any attention.
ing inc reliability or character Of any person or
nfms IN this city or elsewhere.
questions, answers to which are in the nature
OF an advertisement, will not be answered
Every inquiry must have the true and full
name Oh !he sender, as well as the correct resi-
aence. Any inquiry that has the cor
rect name and address of the sender will
Dc trented as If it was not signed, and the
writer need not expect an answer.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31

STANFORD UNIvERsITY-Miss E. NJ c.,
Orange, Cal. The Leland Stanford Jr. Uni
versity is in San Mateo County. about thirty
three miles from this city. The railroad
station is PalO Alto. 1t was expected that
the buildings would have been finished some
time this fall, but complications have arisen
that makes it impossible at this time to say
just when it will be opened for educational
purposes.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31
DURING THIS PLAY

MIR. Harry Bell Will introduce topical song O.
his own, called Those Ale Things We Can't Ex
plain.D The music, said 10 be pretty, is com
posed by Fred MEG. 1jader, young score
writer, who is gaining quite reputation for him
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31

NATURALIzATIoN-J.H II. c., City. Hav-
ing complied with every other requisite of
complete citizenship except taking out your
final papers, any Circuit or District Court
in the State has the authority to issue your
naturalization papers upon your taking the
customary oath of fidelity, etc When you
make your application for citizenship the
clerk of the court will instruct you what
to do.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31

MORNING SALES.
Board-sI000 Northern Pacinc r Bonds 1l4s4 /;
$1,000 Market-st Cable Bonds 3, l24A; 10 Contra
Costa Water, pa "a; 20 safety Nitro Powder, 13; U
S GaslIght. $3.50: 10 Hawaiian Commercial, 17ls;
$4,000 Z Branch halfway Bonds, l13.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31

OLD VEIN. L., City. When man joins
the United States Army his obligation is to
obey and uphold the Constitution of the United
States. and to defend the same against "all
enemies" not particularly Great Britain, -
but all powers that ale at war with U.s.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31
Eor The Anniversarr.

The Grand Opera House has In preparation a
special attraction for the Native Sons ceebra-
ton week. commencing Sunday night. September
7th entitled home Bound, or the Sons OF the
Golden West" The play is one which aDOunds
IN thrilling situations, elaborate scenery, novel
effects and more than ordinary company OF
players to read The lines of tie play. An enor-
nous volcano in eruption and beautiful water
fail OF real water are among the novel scenic
effects TO be Introduced, as the size of the Grand
Opera House stage Will permit the stage ma
ch1nists full play in displaying their handiwork
to tie best advantage. Tn, principal people EN-
gagged are as follows; Theodore Roberts, Russell
Bassett Harry Bell, James Garden, Paul Davis,
Sam Brooks Miss Lora Hollis. Miss KathIine
Heron and Miss Courtney. The play will be
dfFected i i Lent
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31

Builders Contracts.
Giovanni Podesta to Anceo Banchero. to build on
N line of Clay ST., 80 w. of Mason, w. 29:l1axS0,
SfTQD
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31
Great Expectations by Managers
From the Influx During
Festival Week.
SPECIAL PIECE At THE GRAND.

Dixey Continues the "Seven Ages"
"Peti" Carried Forward at the
Bush Street and "Wife for
Wife " at the AIcazar-Mr. Scan
Ian Sings His Last Lays at the
California This Week in The
Irish Minstrel -" Chain Light
ning' at the Grand Winds Up
the McHenry Representation
eign and Domestic Notes.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31

U. S. S. CHARLEsToN-J. L.. City, The
signal to knock the underpinnng from the
United States cruiser Charleston at the
time she was launched was given by Irving
NJ Scott at minutes past II o'clock noon
Saturday, October 26, 1889, and she immedi-
ately slid into the water. ~ Z. 0. Alexander
was member of the State Board of Har-
Dor Commissioners at the time of the
launch.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - T. b., Rockland
Idaho The law reads as follows: Before
an instrument may be recorded its
execution must be acknowledged by the
person executing it, or, if executed by corpora
ton, by its President or Secretary, or proved
by subscribing witness, and the acknowledge
ment or proof certified by any
officer of the state where the acknowledgment
is made authorized by its laws to take such
proof or acknowledgement"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31

GAME LAws-W. and H., City. Ducks
are not included in the game laws, but the
Supervisors of this city, at the request of
the Sportsmen's Protective Association of
this city, recently passed a law prohibiting
the sale of all kinds of ducks in the market
or elsewhere between the months of March
1st and October 1st of each year, the same
being the close season for quail, rail and
other game birds.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31

EXTRA PAY-O. 81. L., Orange, CAL
There is DO act whatever of June a. 1884,
allowing all or any volunteer officers below
the grade of Brigadier- General, who were
in the service Of the United States between
March Sd and April 10, 1865, three months
extra pay, but there was an act Of July 3,
1854, supplemental to an act Of March 3,
1865, Which allowed the heirs or legal repre-
sentatives of officers killed in battle between
March 3, 1865, and April 10, 1866, three
mon tbs extra pay. The law is on file at
General Miles Office
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DIVIDENDS Declared

DIVIDENDS declared.
COMPANY. Amount Payable
Eureka Con................ % ...sept 10
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31

Correspondent. City. A
recent work, published by a former cleo
trician of the Western Union Telegraph
Office. says that the velocity of electricity
may be stated at from 45. COO to $4,000 miles
per second. according to conditions of the
atmosphere and conductor. Thus, for in
stance, one inch of water will offer as much
resistance to the passage of the electrical
current as 400,000,000 inches of copper wire.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31

SOLDIERS BoUNTIEs-J. W. H., Somers-
vile, Cal. Your letter is entirely too am
biguous to give satisfactory answer You
neither state when you enlisted. or whether
or not. The files on record at the headquar-
tiers Of the Army Department in this city do
not contain any decision OF the Second
Comptroller of tile United States Depart
ment made December "a, 1885, when SOL
diers were allowed bounty of 500 by maxi
ing application. Allan Rutherford, Fate
Third Auditor, has just written letter to
the department here in which he says: "a
soldier serving (as set FORTH is entitled to a
bounty Of $500, provided he never received
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31

Assessments Pending.
The following is a list OF ass SsmentS now pendl
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THE BALANCE-Correspon City.
The individualizing of the old vessels which
lie buried in the mud east Of Sansome street
appears to have awakened great deal of
interest in the minds Of the old Argonauts
and determination that none of them
shall be misrepresented or their laurels
stolen. The following, from correspond
ent, will keep alive the interest and pos
sibly bring forward the personnel Of more
vessels:
Your Informant In regard to old ships is In
error In regard to the Balance. The ship
mot brig sailed from New York April L, 1S49,
aud arrived in San francisco November 49,
1S49. with over 100 passengers. Among the
passengers who are living and are IN California
were Mrs. Benjamin S. Brooks (wfe of the
owner and her son, William, who Is clerk in
the office of The Spring Valley Water Company;
Mrs. Joseph FIgel and her Sis r. Miss Shannon;
James Smith, a member OF the Exempt Fire
Company; William Hopping, Sheriff OF Shasta
County, and John l.. Durkee, ex. Fire Marshal
The Balance was an old English East India
man and was captured from the British during
our war with England She owned In and
hailed from New York; the owners were Ben
jamin S. Brooks date lawyer OF this city, aud
Frederick Frey, and her officers the voyage
to California were: Captain, Washington Rug
giles; mates, John l.. Durkee and Clement q.
Wheeler.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-07-20
New Line to Louisville via PennsyI-
Yania Railroad.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company an
nounces that beginning on July 81, 1890, new
line will be opened between Pittsburg and
Louisville via the Pan Handle and Cambrid ge
Cutoff Over this line through Pullman sleep
ing cars will be run between Pittsburg and
Louisville in connection with Now York and
Chicago limited west-bound and the limited or
day express east-bound. BY this arrangement
passengers leaving New York by the limited at
1880 A. NJ, Baltimore AS A. NJ, will reach
Louisville at noon the next day. connecting
there with the Louisville and Nashville Rail-
road trains for principal points in the South.
The eastbound connection for limited or day
express viii leave Louisville at p. NJ.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-07-20
How to Save Money.

Call at Kings Palace, Sl2-Sl4 Seventh street
northwest, and take advantage of the immense
bargains now being offered at this mammoth
millinery and dry goods establishment. Black
and white Leghorn hats, which sold every
where for Sl.25 and S1.37, we are now selling at
S5c. Childrens' trimmed sailors, at 15c. Black
straw flats that are worth SOC. we are now sell
ing for l5c. In our dry goods department we are
now offering special inducements for this COM
ing week. We mention few of the many bar
gains which are now being offered at Kings
Palace: Sateens, worth l5c., we are now selling
for l2tc. Sateens that are worth 25c., we are now
selling for l5c. French sateens. that sold form
ery for 30c. 35c, and 4Oc., are now selling at 25c
In our gingham department we are Offering
fancy dress ginghams, in plaids and stripes, sold
everywhere Tor lOc,; we are now Offering them
sold for lOc. Criterion ginghams sold every
where for l5c; 20 our price, l2ac; Zephyr ging-
we offer them at l2ic. In our white goods de-
partment we quote few of the many
bargains: which we. are now offering
spreads, worth Toe, which will sell at 55c. See
our 40,ineh apronette with lace border which we
are Offering at &c. Beautiful stripe lawns, good
value at lOc.; we offer them at &c. Pacific AGO
lawns, in plain, check and figured, we offer at
which we are selling at iOc A word about our
hosiery department: We carry first qualities
only hdH and ro when we sell you hosiery re-
derby ribbed hose, double knee, worth l5c.; we
offer them at lOc. Children's black ribbed hose,
S.NIia iOiE, uOuDlc hutc WOIlu @lC.j our price
lac. Ladies' full regular made, extra long,
patent split soles hose at l9c Misses plain black
hose, Hermsdorf celebrated Soudan black, guar
anteed fast black, money refunded, at 23c
ladies fancy hose good quality, beautiful boot
patterns, worth 35c; our price 25c See our
stock OF hosiery. We guarantee a saving of 10
announce that we are constantly Offering bar
gains in all Of our departments-ladies' and gents
furnishings, jewelry, corsets, KID and fabric
gloves, VelVets, lace caps, infants coats silks,
jerseys, umbrellas, parasols, wraps, notions,
/ YelYets, flowers, ribbon, etc. etc. A word to you
before we close: We wish to impress upon Your
mind that we have no branch store and no CON
/ nection with any other establishment in this
city. There is only one Kings Palace and do not
allow yourself TO be imposed upon by imposters.
LOOK well remember our grand double store, Sl2
ana olf Seventh street northwest.
KINGS PALACE,
Sl2, Sl4 Seventh Street.
Grand Double Store.
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$3.50 to Atlantic and Return.

The second popuIar excursion OF the season
to Atlantic City will leave Washington via the
B. and o. Saturday, July 26. special train of
day coaches and Pullman parlor cars will leave
b. and o Station p. NJ, arriving at the shore
only double-track line to Atlantic City. For
the accommodation of those desiring to return
Sunday evening a special train will leave At
lantic City p. NJ, arriving in Washington II
P. NJ. Round-trlp ticket, good for return on
will be allowed in Philadelphia for supper in
both directions
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-07-20
Grand Army of the Republic at

The National Encampmcnt of the Grand
Army of the Republic will be held in Boston
August II to 16, inclusive In order to ac-
commodate all those who desire to attend the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell tick
cts on August s to II, good going until August
II, by either rail or Sound lines at single fare
for the round trip. The Commander of the
Army of the Potomac and staff, accompanied
by John A. Rawlins Post No. and Kit Carson
Post No. 2, will use the Pennsylvania Railroad
and Fall River Line, leaving Washington by the
day night, August Q. AID additional special
will also leave on Sunday morning, August 10,
connecting directly with the Fall River steamer.
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Behring Sea Correspondence.

1t was stated at the State Department yester-
day that the Behrlng Sea fisheries correspond
ence would undoubtedly be sent to Congress
next week The reason of the DELAY was said
to be desire to have Secretary Blaine's answer
to very recent despatch from Lord Salisbury
included in the correspondence to be made pub
lic
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way down in price, old friend, and give me:any
benefit for working the brothers in your inter-
est Perry is endeavoring to secure our trade,
but will control the outfit. Yours fraternally,
j. Il. JASPER, DID.
OF THE GALLILEAN FISHERMEN,
NO. 36 TOMPKINS STREET,
NEW YORK, July IA, 1890.
John Chdmberlin, Esq, Washington ID. c.:
DEAR SIR: Noticing in the New York papers
that you entertain people of color at your ia
nous hotel, you will please wire me, at my eX-
pense, on receipt OF this, your rates for forty of
Washington, Esd and Gath instant. Squeeze the
price, and can assure you our patronage. If
there is anything in it for me | shall expect you
to do the proper thing. Yours,
j. WILLOUGHBY PEACOCK, Secretary.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, July l5, 1890.
DEAR SIR: The Twilight Cadets and Mack
lntoSh CLUB visit Washington on the 23d or 24th
ference, TO take part in the Grand International
Cake Walk. Send terms for party. and reserve Il
choice room with bath for me. Philadelphia is
proud OF our organization, and VIII give us a
good send-of. The "Twilights" are summers,
and the 'Mackntoshes" are regarded as lah-lahs.
Could you meet us with band? ? Yours,
GIL BALL, 673 Lombard street.
last letter was handed to Chamberlin. He
a choice room and bath for himself, the So
and-so, and so-and-so, said Chamberlain" and
then calling his clerk he instructed him as fol-
lows: "Here, write to this black so-and-so.
Tell him our terms to him will be $500 day,
and he can go and take bath in the Potomac.r
these communications from the colored gem
try are still coming to Chamberlin. Whenever
he reads this explanation he will probably know
what they mean
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estate There would be very little left either
at Glen Echo or CAPE May.
k Il 4

[ beg to present my compliments to the
editor of the Sunday Gazette and to say 1 am
informed that he is old enough to have better
sense. Accusations that are absurd and abuse
that is simply foolish are calculated to hurt
only those who use them. DAVID LEwSLEY.
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Consumption Surely Cured.

To the Editor: Please inform your readers that
have positive remedy for consumption. By
its timely use thousands of hopeless cases have
two BOTTLES of my remedy FREE to any of your
readers VINO have consumption If they will send
me their Express and p. o, Address. Respect
tully, L. A.SLOCuM,M NJ. c., lSl Pearl ST., N. Y.
Drink Tannhauser beer. II. Benzler.
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GUITAR
avod
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-07-20

Now is the time to buy Furniture and save Is
per cent, and not wait until fall. My entire
stock of Parlor Dining-room, and Chamber Fur
niture, Portieres, Laces, and Upholstery Goods
of all kinds at the above reduction. My splen-
did assortment of Carpets and Rugs will be sold
at Actual Cost, for Cash Only. VIII cut and
make to order Loose Furniture Covers and guar
antee perfect fit. The celebrated Dry Air
Alaska, which is conceded to be the champion
refrigerator on the market, is offered at re-
duced prices. Also full line of desirable Water
Coolers, which must be closed out at cut rates.
as the season is advancing and my stock is too
large A splendid assortment of Baby Carriages
to select from, almost at your own price, as do
not wish to carry these useful articles over.
Consequently come in and get a bargain, and
give health and life to your babes.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-07-20

Tannhauser beer. H. Benzler.