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The morning call., 1890-08-10
THE CALLS
PORTRAITS.
Another Handsome Collection of
Oakland Society Ladies.
Mrs. Captain ]. c. Ainsworth, Mrs, Il. g.
Einckley, Miss Susie Perkins and
Miss Gale Jackson.

The portraits in this column to-day are
another collection of representative society
ladies' of Oakland, all of whom are well
known, the matrons for their good work in
charitable affairs and generous hospitality,
and the younger members by their witch
cries, graces and charming freshness.
The portrait first represented is that OF
Mrs. Captain j. C. Ainsworth, whose mag
nifcent home with its highly cultivated
grounds, known as "Rose Lawn" is situ-
ated on Vernon avenue, near Claremont
lovely spot, which at once suggests to the
beholder a dream of Arcadia. Here is
tract of land embracing fifteen acres, five
acres of which are under the most flourish
ing cultivation. Here, too, is to be found the
largest and most complete conservatory III
Alameda County. In the green house every
rare and beautiful exotic is tended with the
greatest care, and blossoms are brought for
ward that are nowhere else to be seen. The
long graceful walks, bordered and fringed
with trailing vines or brilliant blossoms,
lead to many lovely retreats, one of which
is the Shell" picturesque structure
formed of cement and copper in the shape
of large she'll, and painted in shell tints.
Another is the rOckery, which occupied
myriads OF creepers, with fountain in the
center, aud steps cut in the rocks that lead
to the top, where one Of the grandest views
in nature is to be obtained, the old moss
covered rocks and English ivy, calling to
mind the feudal times of ancient history.
Then there is the wire house embOw
cred with the fragrant honeySuckle, con-
tanning rustic seats and statues. The grounds
are laid out in many fanciful designs and
reach down TO where the orchard begins.
The whole is kept fresh by the Temascal
Creek that runs through the tract. The
residence at once impresses one with a
home feeling where art is appreciated and
shown in rare bits of marble and bronze
statuary, dainty bits of china. valuable
paintings and fine collection of books.
The most costly pieces of furniture with
wonderful carving is to be admired, and as
one wanders from one room to another each
seems more beautiful than the last until
the billiard-room is reached, a veritable
little palace by itself, built of cedar, ebon-
lied and decorated in gold of oetogon shape
with an inlaid billiard-table and
several handsome bits of furniture,
statuary and paintings. There is also on
the grounds the charming residence built
by the late j. Ross Browne in Oriental
style and called the Pagoda, and occupied
by one of Captain AinswortE's sons, George
and his wife
The morning call., 1890-08-10
SAVED FROM LYNCHERS.
An Ohio Detectives Narrow Escape From
Being Hanged.

An Ohio Detectives Narrow Escape From
Being Hanged.
a most extraordinary condition of affairs
prevails at Bardstown, Ohio, an oil village
on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, about
twenty miles south of the city, says the st.
Paul Pioneer Press of the 1st inst. 1t has
had five incendiary fires within week and
every business house has been destroyed.
Some time ago the authorities passed an
ordinance forbidding the sinking of any gas
or oil wells within the town limits. Men
who were holding town lots at big prices,
hoping to sell them to oil men, thus found
their aspirations checked Remarks were
made that what is below the ground is
more valuable than what is above it,
A Cincinnati detective named Burkett
went there few days ago, and soon de-
clared that the citizens were engaged in
conspiracy to burn the town. An indig-
nation meeting was held and the excitement
became 50 intense that scheme was started
to lynch him. Therefore on Monday night
he was taken from the calaboOSe and taken
to the woods, where a rope was placed
around his neck. 1t is claimed that the
object was simply to brighten the fellow,
but Mayor Nusbaum reached the scene of
the lynching none too soon, as the young
fellow was even then being lifted" Half
dead with fright. ne begged piteously for
mercy, and promised to leave the town.
Armed men are parading the streets to-
night TO prevent further incendiarism, and
men, women and children are in mortal ter
ror for fear they will be compelled by fire
to flee from their homes at any moment.
Every resident has his goods packed, ready
Tor emergencies One man, whose name is
not gwen, was arrested on suspicion to-
night. At the last fire three families barely
escaped with their lives, and one merchant
mas packed his goods and moved three times
In the past week on account of fire.
The morning call., 1890-08-10
A BITTER HONEYMOON.

Mrs. Golding Learns That Her Second
Husband Is Bicamist.
An attractive woman apparently about 30
years of age, accompanied by a man of
about The same age, came to this city about
a week ago and registered at the Hotel
Candee, Syracuse, says special from that
city to the New York Press. as Mr. and
Mrs. Nelson Lewis. The gentleman intro
duced ''his wife" to Landlord Candee, say
ing that he was an insurance adjuster and
was about to locate in Syracuse His wife
engaged suite OF rooms in fashionable
fiat and ordered them furnished.
The couple said they had been recently
married in the East, and their appearance
certainly bore out their statement, for they
were almost inseparable, and the Young
man looked after his companions wants
with jealous care.
Their honeymoon was brought to an alb
rupt end when a detective called on Lewis
and lugged him off to the police station ON
a charge Of deserving his lawful wife and
her two children in Elmira.
The young wife was Frustrated by the
news of her lovers deceitfuness. The
woman is Mrs. Ida V. Golding of Bridge
port Conn.,, the divorced wife of a MIR
Chapman once, prominent Wall street
broker, now deceased. The couple elcped
from Wayerly, n. I. Mrs. Goldine saws
she was grossly deceived.
Lewis was taken TO Elmira. Mrs. Goldipg
has telegraphed for her mother to come
here after her,
The morning call., 1890-08-10
A MUSCULAR PARSON.
How a Society Man of Montreal Wa
Brought to Time.

How Society Man of Montreal Was
Brought to Time.
A marriage has just taken place in this
city attended by chain of circumstances
of the most curious character, and although
it is thought better TO withhold the names
at present, they can be given at moments
notice, writes a correspondent from Mon
treal to the Toronto Empire. 1t appears
that certain young man moving in good
society made the acquaintance of lady OF
equal rank in the social scale, and before
very long the relations of the young couple
were of the most intimate kind. was un-
derstood between monsieur and nademoi-
sele that they were to be married at quite
an early date, but at the appointed time the
youth, like many before him, failed to come
to time, although the pastor who was to have
performed the ceremony had repaired TO the
home of the bride-eect. Friends on both
sides advised and eXpoStulated with the
tickle young gentleman, but all in vain.
The minister from day to day urged him to
honor his solemn engagement and make his
fiancee happy. He WAS, however, of haSty
temperament and resolved to be square
with the divine, who is highly respected
and well-knOwn clergyman of the West
End. One evening he met the reverend
gentleman, and saying that he had some
thing particular to say to him, invited the
divine to his room, located not far from
Beaver Hall Hill. lue minister, thinking
that his friend had reconsidered the ques-
ton of marriage, complied at once with the
invitation, but no sooner did he pass the
threshold of the young mans room than he
was set upon and treated to one or two
blows from the formers fists. This
is your game" cried the surprised, but
in no way frightene ed minister. well,
we will see if [ have forgotten the
boxing lessons | took during my college
days.; and with this remark that black
coat was off, and the young fellow was
treated 10 the worst pounding he had ever
experienced in his life. In fact the clergy
man handled him so roughly that he had to
go to the hospital to get couple of black
eyes attended to. When asked if be had
any charge to make against his assailant, he
replied: mo, sir; attempted to lick
minister and be punched the 'stuffin' out
of me in return" When the gentleman in
question left the hospital the long-delayed
nuptials were consummated, and the min
lister in question was the hero of the day
and the warm friend of the happy couple.
"All's well that ends well" said the young
lady's father, as a happy party Of ladies
and gents seated themselves to a magnifi-
cent wedding breakfast.
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BETRAYED BY HIS WIFE.
william DisteIl Arrested for Robblni

His Employers.
The wife of William Distell of 10 Essex
street, entered the Eldridge-street Police
Station several days ago and handed Detec-
tive Michael Reap thirty-seven pawn tick
cts.
my husband is thief" she said. ''and
spends the proceeds, on other women. l
will not keep his secret any longer"
The woman here burst into tears She
was an honest woman when she married
her husband, she said, and was now in spite
of the fact that she knew every time he
brought home pawn ticket 1t represented
something he had stolen from his employ
ers. She saw that unless she did something
to stop him he would occupy felOn's CELL
She had him arrested for abandonment a
few weeks ago and he was discharged on
his promise to give her 81 week. He did
not keep his agreement. and when at last he
struck her she decided to notify the police
Detective Reap asked her from whom
Distei had stolen the property, which con-
sisted of garments.
From Louis Harris of 176 Broadway,
where he was formerly employed" she re-
piled.
The detective kept the pawntickets and
went to the clearinghouse. Mr.. Harris de-
MED that he had been robbed. Dlstell, he
said, had been one of his best saesmen,
and when he left he gave him a recon-
mendation. The detective suggested that
they examine the goods in the pawn-Offices
and Mr.. Harris consented. The clothing
merchant was surprised when he saw prop
erty with his name stamped on the back of
the coats in the pawnshops. He valued the
stolen goods at $500.
Distell walked into the police station sub
sequently and put on bold front as he
asked if he was wanted. He had heard
rumors to the effect that his wife had in
formed the police of his misdeeds.
"She loves me too much" he said, with
contemptuouS laugh, ''tO do anything like
that. She'd work off her nails to get me a
lawyer if [ was arrested"
Detective Reap promptly arrested Dis
tell.-NeW York World.
The morning call., 1890-08-10
A DRUMMER'S STORY

OF How Chew of Tobacco Saved n
Mans Life.
81 have seen three or four suicides at
Niagara Falls" said drummer to the rep
resentative of the New York Sun, "but the
first was the queerest and gave me the
greatest shock. l had made the acquaint-
ance Of a guest at the hotel as we sat on
the veranda, man of handsome look and
soft, low voice, and at about 10 o'clock he
proposed that we go over to Goat Island to-
gether on foot. l readily assented, and we
were crossing the bridge when he suddenly
stopped and looked over the railing. Natur-
ally l followed suit He had been in Brazil,
and he began telling ME of the customs and
manners of that country but after about
ten minutes he suddenly stopped short and
queried:
"'Would you mind taking swim with me
"a swimP Great heavens. man. but
where could you swim here?' l gasped.
Here, in the RAPIDS
"'But you'd be swept over the falls in ten
secondSp
"'Of coursev he laughed, showing his
white teeth, and before the words were
fairly uttered he struck the water. Almost
before L could breathe twice he was over
the falls and out of sight forever, and l
stood there, rubbing my eyes and wonder
Ing ii was asleep, until crown came anu
began to ask questions. In the afternoon
the keeper Of private insane asylum ar
rived and identifie the man as an escaped
patient, and when he had heard my story
lie asked
"'Did he lay hands on you?'
"'No.'
Its wonder. He was always plan
ming to get here and compel some one to go
over the falls with him. Excuse me, but do
you chew?'
81 do
"'You didn't offer him any?'
But did-while we were leaning over
the rail-
THAT accounts for it. He always de-
clared that man who used tobacco was a
hog, and that to die with one meant eternal
disgrace. The fit came upon him as he
looked at the rushing waters. but your
tobacco saved your life Stranger, lend us
n ehaW . "
The morning call., 1890-08-10

Is one of the most prominent ladies in Oak
land She is the President of the Women's
Exchange, President of the Central Free Kin
dergarten, besides being connected with
other organizations. She was formerly Miss
Babbitt, daughter of General E. B. Babbitt,
U. S. a., and was married to Captain Aims
worth in San Francisco when her father
was stationed on this Coast. The family
soon after moved to Portland, Oregon,
where all of her children were born. She
is the mother of two boys, j. c. Jr. and
Harry, who were in the University last
year, and four daughters. All Oakland and
this city remembers when the eldest one
was married three years ago to }. S.
Baker, who now lives in Tacoma. 1t was
the largest and most fashionable wedding
that ever took place in Oakland. The sec
ond daughter. Daisy, is in society, and is
the Treasurer of the Central Free Kinder
garten; the other two are but schoolgirls
yet. The subject of this sketch is mem
Der of the Presbyterian Church, and is uni
versally beloved and respected.
The morning call., 1890-08-10
Bank Examinations

condition of the California Savings and
Loan Society of San Francisco as follows :
Resources-Real estate, $50, 900; invested in
stocks, bonds and warrants, S23, 900: loans on
real estate, S1.o3l 6S4 80; loans on stocks.
729 Al; due from banks and bankers So3
663 56; furniture and fixtures, $780, expenses
and taxes, S2418 At.
Liabilities-Capltai paid in CON- s1oo 600. re.
serve fund, $4,000; due depositors. 81 .o54.-
495 90; interest collected. S12.554 IL: rents
and exchange. S122 DO; dividends nnpald.
blltIes, s453 %. Total resources and liabilities.
$1,202,S7o 76.
They have also reported that the re-
sources and liabilities of the bank of Ride
out, Smith d Co. of Oroyille amount to
S491, 500 %,
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Suit Acninst a Londoner.

JUUN DUudgTue has Subu 10 recover 5000
from Charles William Cookworthy Hutton,
ex-Sheriff of London. Eng, who is supposed
to have represented the Savage claimants to
the Blythe estate in the recent contest.
The complaint alleges that Hutton con-
tracted to loan Donaghue said amount in re-
turn for certain services, and also ON a lien
on the Savage claim TO the Blythe estate.
The necessary documents were prepared by
Donaghue, but Hutton then refused to hand
over the money.
The morning call., 1890-08-10
CAUGHT BY HOOKS.
The FriGhtful Fate of Little Boy at
Strathroy, Ontario.

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Strathroy, Ontario.
A special to the Toronto Empire gives the
following details of terrible accident in a
knitting-mlll in Strathroy. Ontario. The
unfortunate was Bruce. seven-year-old
boy of John Evans, one of our most re-
specUed citizens. The little fellow wan
dered into the mill with his companion,
Mr.. Buffers boy, and noticing some wool
hanging on a cotton picker he began pull
ing it out. 1t Is thought the sharp hooks
on the teeth of the cylinder caught his
sleeve while reaching forward and drew
him in. His arm was mangled and torn to
near the heart was badly cut and his side
torn open so that the entrails were exposed.
Dr. A; ). Thompson was summoned, ampu-
tated his arm and dressed the wounds, but
pronounced the boy far from recovery. He
died at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
The morning call., 1890-08-10

Who now resides at Frutvale, is the eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Gray
son of Oakland She was married in 1884.
1t was large church wedding, with a re-
ception alterward. Mrs. Hinckley is a
demi-blonde of medium height and grad
uate Of Fields Seminary. exceedingly bright
in conversation. She is very retiring, how
ever, since her marriage, and perfectly de-
voted to her two bright little boys. Her
husband, Mr.. Hinckley, is the son of Mrs.
E. B. Hinckley Of Fruityale, East Oakland.
The morning call., 1890-08-10

Who is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D.
jackson of East Oakland, was born in
Idaho and educated at Cleveland Ohio.
She is a descendant of the Gale family,
after whom Galesburg was named. She is
rather tall and of the demi-brunette style.
She is lover of outdoor sports, adores
performer on the piano, as well as a good
singer. Miss Jackson is ct present on a
visit to her father. who is looking at his
mines in Nevada. She will return home in
SeDtember
The morning call., 1890-08-10
THE CALLS
QUERY COLUMN.
Karma Determines at Death the
Future State of Deceased.
Karma, the Buddhist Judgment-The Marriage
Relation = Yankee Doodle-Cholera
Belts-Land Forfeiture.

THE CALLS Query Column is conducted with
a view to aid all seekers after knowledge of gen
eral interest.
Catch questions will not receive any attention.
No opinion will be given In this column regard
ing the reliability or character OF any person or
firms In this city or elsewhere.
Questions, answers TO which are In the nature
of an advertisement, viii not be answered.
Every inquiry must have The true aud full
name OF the sender as well as the correct resi-
dence. Any inquiry that has not The cor
rect name and address of the sender will
be treated rs if 1t was not signed, and tia g
writer need not expect an answer.
The morning call., 1890-08-10
No. Gioue-sachet

squares of guipure netting, or lace may be
substituted, and a narrow edging of lace;
the edge of both top and bottom is finished
with pink and green cord arranged in loops
at the corners.
The outside of the bag is Java canvas; it
is placed over cardboard to stiffen it, the
stElre in the center is of olive satin, en-
The morning call., 1890-08-10

Is the daughter of Ex-Governor PerkIn s.
She was born at 0royille, and received a
portion of her education at Mills Seminary
and afterward spent three years at fash
ionable school in the East. She is de-
cided blonde, of medium height, is quite a
musician as well as artist, especially in
drawing. She drives well, and spends a
The morning call., 1890-08-10
FANCY WORK.

A sachet and Bag That Are Easily Made
and Which Are Very Pretty.
The saehet is of apple-green plush, lined
with well wadded and quilted pale satin;
the outside is ornamented with three
The morning call., 1890-08-10

CGMPaGNlE GENERALE
1RANSA TIQUE.
French Line to Havre.
CoMPANY'S PIER (NEWl. AZ NORTH E<a
~ River, foot of Morton ST. Travellers by <EsTEsF
this line avoid both transit by English railway and
the discomfort Of crossing the Channel in small
boat
La ChAMfA6NfA
.............. Saturday. August 10th 200 A. NJ.
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COMMENCEMENT. Saturday, Aug. 23d, at ~ A. NJ
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LA CHAMPAGNE, Traub Observation-Disclosures.
................ Saturday, Sept Is, at 400 A. NJ.
90 For freight or passage apply TO
A FORGET, Agent,
No. Bowling Green, New YORK
j. F. FUGAZI d Co., Agents, Montgomery ave.
San Francisco. mr2O tt
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broidered with red and gold silk The can
vas measures II inches long and 10 inches
wide; the edges of the canvas and the stripe
are finished by quilting of ribbon; the
canvas is fixed over a bag of red satin
drawn up with olive cord; the two handles
are cordcovered with canvas, on which
ribbon quilting rests; bows of ribbons are
The morning call., 1890-08-10
OCEANIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

Carrying United States, Hawaiian and CO.
IoniaI Mails.
WILL LEAVE TIE COMP ANY'S Esa
w Wharf, foot of Folsom street, NEAg
For Honolulu, Auckland and Sydney,
WITHOUT CHANGE,
The Splendid New 3000-ton Iron Steamer
Zealandia. August 23d. at IL NJ.
For Honolulu.
SIS. Australia 5000 tonsl - Aug. 18th, at IL "
OF immediately on arrival or the English mails
HB- For freight or passage. apply at office, 327
Market street. JOHN d. SPRECkELS BROS,
se2o K General Agents
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ANCHOR LINE.

LIVERPOOL via QUEENSTOWN.
Steamship CITY OF ROME from New YORK
SATURDAY, Aug 90, Sept. 20, Oct. IL:
Saloon, $50 to &l00, SecoDd-ciass, $50 auu 500
GLASGOW SERVICE.
Steamers every Saturday from New York to
GLASGOW and LONDONDERRY.
Cabin passage to Glasgow or Londonderry
&5o and $50. SecoDd-claSs, $50.
Storage passage, either Service go.
saloon Excursion Tickets at Reduced Rates
rravelersi Circular Letters OF Credit and Drafts
for any Amount issued at lowest current rates.
For Books of Tours iekets further Information
AnpIy TO HEN DERSUN BROTHERS, New York
or GEORGE w. FLETCHER, 613 Market ST.; or I.
ID. MCKAY, 80 Montgomery St: or }. L. FUGAZZI
q CO.. Montgomery ave-, San Francisco, or GEO.
Il. SEAMAN, 1915 Broadway. Oakland. mr24 6mo
The morning call., 1890-08-10

THE So-cALLED FORCE Billie. A. c.,
City. Read the papers from day to day
and have the patience to wait until all of
the amendments have been considered and
either rejected or adopted, and you will be
or Force Bill is. How much of the original
bill will remain after Congress is through
with it, or what wilt be its shape when
adopted, is more than the O. c. eau predict.
The original intention of tbs bill was to
regulate the election of Congressman. and
the draft covers seyenty-six pages of about
an average of $50 words to a page.
The morning call., 1890-08-10

Trees do not suffer from electric lights. az has
been supposed. DIR. Siemens is SAID TO have
proved by experiment that the electric light aids
vegetation.
The morning call., 1890-08-10
OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.
FOR PORTLAND & ASTORIA. OREGON
PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP co.

DIsPATCH STEAMERS FROM SAN sZa
~ Francisco for ports in Alaska A. NJ, @azzSsZ
July 49, Aug 8, ID, 10, 20, Sept and Oct. and II.
For British Columbia and Puget Sound ports.
A. NJ July 70. August 3, g. -. H. %, 2S Sept. 2 Z,
Il, II, %, 81
For Eureka, Humboldt Bay, Wednesdays, 9 A. "
For Mendocino, Fort Bragg. etc. Mondays and
Thursdays 4 p. N.
For Santa Ana, Los Angelica and all way ports
For San Diego, stopping only at Los Angeles Santa
Barbara and San Luis oblspo every fourth day ~
IL A..
For ports in Mexico, 25th OF each month
Ticket Ofice-Palace Hotel, New Montgomery st.
GOODALL. PERKINS II CO. General Agents.
se30 10 Market street, San Francisco.
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFoRNGA-F. L.,
Sacramento, Cal The annual report of the
University of California for 1889 gives the
number of students and the divisions I'M
der which they are classified as follows:
College of Letters and College of Science,
including special students, limited course
students and students at large, 401; College
of Dentistry. so; College of Pharmacy, n.
Total 701. of whom 401 are in Berkeley.
This year the number is increased by from
% to so per cent
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RECORDING MARRIAGEs-M. j. NJ. City.
The Civil Code of California says marriage
must be licensed, solemnized, authenticated
and recorded. but noncompliance does not
invalidate any lawful marriage Marriage
may be solemnized by either Justice OF
the Supreme Court. District or County
or minister of the gospel of any denomina-
ton No particular form for the ceremony
is required, but the parties must declare in
the presence of the person solemniZing the
marriage that they take each other for hus-
band and wife. The person solemnzng
party, make & certified copy of the license
and certificate and file the originals with
tile County Recorder within thirty days.