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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-06-18
MEN ABOUT TOWN.
Short Stories Gathered From the
Hotel Corridors.
Knew the Whole Thing Was Fraud-First'
Glass or Nothing-A Good Thing
for the Boys.

: He walked into Kearny-street dry-goo DIS
store yesterday afternoon and asked for
pair of overalls. 1t was evident that he
had not been long in town, and the CLERKS
eyed him with amusement depicted plainly
on each face
Every sorry, my friend" explained the
polite gentleman behind the counter, but
this is dry-goods store, and we have no
overalls in stock"
'Aint, Ell? Well just give me three OF
your best flannel shirts, and l wont kick. ="
Sorry. but we don't keep them either"
''ShOw me a pair Of long-legged boots,
then"
mo boots, either"
"GOt any plug tobacco"
mo"
ANY pipes or talOw candlesP"
mo-
"Skillpts or fryin' pans?"
''Not here; you'll have to go to hard
ware-store."
well, have you got any blOOd-and-thun-
der novels?"
Sorry, but"
''See here, old man, I've come all the way
from Apine TO lay in my supplies, and the
first place | strike | run up against snag.
/ always had kind of sneaklng ldea
that you fellows down here was frauds, and
now / know il. There amt one of them
things but what l can get in the little store
up to home, and here you don't keep EN-.
So l0ngp and he str oiled out with look OF
disgust on his face, and disappeared IN the
thrOng on the street
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-06-18
DeCenIIY Inferred.

The remains of Patrick Mccormick, which
were inferred in the Potter's field some six
weeks ago, were eXhumed recently and
given burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. The
deceased, who was quite an old man, died
in the City and County Hospital, May |,
and as he was not known to have left funds
or money was inferred as first stated. Sub
sequently it was discovered that he died
possessed of $40, 900 or $50. 000, and his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Doyle of Portland, Or. claimed
the estate and gave her father fitting fune-
raj. The old man in his latter days became
very miSerlY in his habits.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-06-18
No Permanent Pastor Yet.

The Board of Deacons of the First Con-
gregational Church met last night for the
examination Of candidates for church men,
bership. and to whom the holy communion
will be administered for the first time on
Sunday, the 2Sth inst
The committee of the congregation for the
recommendation OF pastor is in communal
cation with several prominent clergymen,
who are pastors of Eastern churches, but
the committee has reached no conclusion as
yet, and their recommendation of an in
cumbent may be deferred for some time.
1t is understood that the acting pastor, Rev.
S. NJ. Freeland, is not candidate for the
permanent pastorate of the church.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-06-18

Connected with St. Joseph's Catholic
Church on Tenth and Howard streets is a
school for boys belonging to the parish and
under the supervision of the Brothers Of
Mary, with Brother George Albert as prin-
cipal. AT present 420 boys. ranging in
age from to II years, are attending the
school Previous TO the summer vacation,
the pupils gave an entertainment, which was
very largely attended by their parents and
friends, over 1000 persons having been pres
ent. On the walls Of the eight class-rooms
were displayed in great number specimens
of the scholars proficiency in writing, draw
ing and crayOn work, the whole forming
most interesting exhibition
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-06-18
CITY HALL COMMISSIONERS.
The County Clerks Office VIII Have
ONLY Metallic Files,

The County Clerks Office VIII Have
Only Metallic Files.
Joseph Kemp, who offered to remodel GER
tain apartments in the New City Hall into
a courtroom for sl925, against several other
bids for three or four times that sum. in
formed the City Hall Commission at yes
terday's meeting that he could not do the
work for that figure. as he had made mis-
take. The Commissioners def erred the
award until future meeting.
Upon the Plumbing Inspectors report of
the wretched condition of the Hall plumb
ing, the architect was instructed to examine
into the matter, and suggest necessary and
proper alte atons.
All bids on files for the County Clerk s
Office were rejected, and bidders instructed
to bid again on metallic files only.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-06-18

lsh the Pacific Churchman. A. FL. Phelps,
L. b. Perrin, G. Ii. Powers, j. Ii. Dobin-
son and Rev. w. F. Nichols are the Di-
rectors, and the capital stock is $4,000, Of
which $3.50 has been subscribed also by
the Honey Lake Valley Land and Water
Company, with J. B. Cox, f. W. Lake, w.
I; Sullivan, +. d. Brandon, w. Mimic, f.
NJ. ohideler and W. B. Lake as Directors;
capital stock, 100000, with 500 sub
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-06-18
ApneaIed Customs Cases.

General Appraiser Shurtleff is here from
New York to take testimony in several cases
in which importers have appealed from the
decision Of Collector Phelps regarding duties
on merchandise. Be says that fewer Of Col
lector Phelps decisions are reversed than
from any other customs district in the
United States
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-06-18
Fraud Is Alleged.

N. Heller & Brother, Greenebaum, WE'LL
81 Michels and other creditors of T. j.
Clancy. formerly conducting a dry-goods
business at 80 Sixth street, have applied to
the Superior Court that Clancy be declared
an involuntary bankrupt and that his as
signment to w. NJ. Brennan of his property
be declared void on the ground of fraud.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-06-18

daughter because of her love for him and
the loyalty in Ter heat which prompts her
to work fer all the needy veterans and their
families and to honor the memory Of those
who are dead.
A MEMBER OF SEVEN PINES.
San Francisco .Tlfue Il. 1881
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-06-18

William p. Campbell Assistant General
Superintendent of the Railway Mail Service,
has been investigating the condition of the
service at this point for the past fortnight.
and, as a result of his examination, ex-
presses his satisfaction at the amount of
work performed by the force under Super
intendent Flint and the skillful manner in
which immense mails are handled. He leaves
to-day. by the Oregon express for Portland.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-06-18
BVBRYBODY'S COLUMN.
Correspondence of Interest to the
General Public.

In Everybody's Column THE CALL will
publish short letters from correspondents
on topics Of interest to the general public.
The matter in these communications will
represent only the views Of the writers.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-06-18
ell From a Soafold.

Fritz Beck of Leonard place fell from a
scaffold on Pacific street, near Front, dis
lance of ten feet Yesterday morning, Sc
verely njuring his spine.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-06-18

Men live longer now because they live
better. They are better clothed, better fed,
better housed and better taught.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-06-18

Articles of incorporation have been filed
by the Church Publishing Company to pub
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-06-18

An lnsOIyent Plumber.
Joseph p. Groom, a pl lumber, has filed hiS
petition In insolvency. Liabilities, S1OSS Is;
assets, $500.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-06-18

COLUMBUS, OHIO, june 10, 1871.
Wttllfdm Mcintyre, President blaine Legion,
San Francisco: The sentiments expressed In
your telegram are reciproeated by ONO Republic
cans. who were wild with enthusiasm when F0-
raker mentioned Blalne's name to-day In n0m-
mailing Mckinley. A. l.. CoNGER.
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0CCIDENTAI avn oriental s. 8 G0

NEITHER THE CAPTAIN NOR THE CHARTER
~ will be responsible for any WORK done
board of these steamships, or for bills debts
traeted by the officers crews unless specially
ordered from this office. LELAND STANFORD.
President. Room Z, X. r. Building. corner Fourth
and Townsend SIS jel If
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-06-18
MISCELLANEOUS.

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute. 20
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. VIEW YORK. N.Y.
Ise2 ThsaIutf
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RIaineIs Name

The following telegram was received
yesterday from Colonel Conger of the Re-
publican National Convention:
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for Morning. for Afternoon,
SUNDAYS excepted saturdays onlf-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-10
urrvrvcroy DEMOCRATS DAZED.

Wilmington, Del. June (special).-The overWhelu'
ing defeat OF the in the city election on S
urday has left .hem q dazed condition Ihey 10 nov
know how TO explain It. Republican votes assisted ~
Democratic apathy did the work. The cause Of 40
Democratic apathy the mistaken course OF Governor
Blqgs He has made Two political errors already, "m
antagonized the better element Of his party Inc t"e
commissioners bill was passed reform measus DIV
the Governors first appointment under It, that Oh 'O'a
T. Dckey to the treasurership, was recognisoh I"
''bosssm" startling as 10 was repugnant
At the solicitation OF John Dickey, who now aspire.
70 he the boss, Of Newcastle County, he apponse4
charles Jester member OF the Police Commission IN,
body was created take the police out OF poiucS an.
will comprise the new Mayor stsnsoury j.. VINE! a
two announced members John w Lawson, Democrat. '
Charles Jester Republican The significant paN OF w
Lester appointment is that he was not backed oy '
one but DIckey, while all the best men oil Don PNS'
hacked the other Republican candidate
oo two errors by the Governor grated upon the Dem
ocratic mind The whole city will be under Repuoi'A'
rule beginning with July.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-10
GLASS DAY AT VAsSAR.
PRETTY TOILETS. CLEVER SPEAKERS AND
BRILLIANT PROMENADE CONCERT
IN THE EVENING.

Poughkeepsie N. Y, June Special. Col
lego was crowded with students and their frenos
to-day which was Glass Day. The toilets Of the young
women especially those of the senior and junior
classes, were exceedingly pretty Indoor exercises
began al D. m, the president Of the class. Martha
t. Allen, Of Red Bank, N. j., presiding. Tho other
keepsie vcepNsident Martha z. Rckert, Of Chicago,
secretary and Henrietta A. Houston, OF New YORK.
treasurer. After prayer by President Taylor, MISS
Allen introduced Julia NJ Ober, Of Brattleboro, Vt
the orator of the day. Her theme were drawn nom
"Carpe diem," seize the opportunity, 1t being the
class motto. She maintained that IL expressed the
spirit OF the age and said all men are dominated by
that spirit Juliet W. Tompkins, OF San Landro, de-
voted her grafton TO class history and described the
four years Of college life infancy, childhood girl
hood and womanhood. The glee club gave Illustrations
in little songs. The prophet Of the class was Dora
N. Taylor of Poughkeepte. Her bright eyes twinkled
with merriment as she portrayed the future OF
each member Of the class.
After the exercises indoors the seniors and
minors followed by the guests, marched to the
class tree The spade orator was Eleanor H. Haight
Of Poughkoepsie. There bitterness in hei
address. but 1t was full Of pleasant and mirth-pro
vokine sarcasm The Junior reply was by Sarah p
Tunniclif, of Macomb, H. There was consldeTao'
OF Junior independence in her response she close'
bv saving: "Let join our flag of silver ana blu'
and with one accord, unfur it to the song OF 'yiv
la ninety one" Then followed the singing oil the cla
song -, ,. ~
promenade concert is in progress. Tomorrow vii
be commencement day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-10
ADDRESSES AT ROANOKE COLLEGE.

Salem, Va June 9.-James W. Marshall, of Virginia,
and NJ. T. Keedy, Of Maryland, this morning delivered
addresses before the alumni Of Roanoke College Mr.
Marshalrs address humorous, and greeted with
repeated laughter and applause. This evening Colonel
A. X. Mcclure, Editor Of The Philadelphia Times -
delivered the annual address before the literary sOce-
ties His subject "The Twentieth Century, and
he reviewed the achievements Of the present century
and forth the opportunities and duties of the
century. lie admOnshed the students against ao
ceptirg the belief Gifted taught in politics, journal
ism and the pulpit, and this was degenerate age
and that the great task Of the educated young Of
to-day would be its reformation to old time ppity
lie said the word as good as to-day; that
politics, society and religion all better now than
in the past, and that while the world always needed
reformation, 1t never needed it less than now and that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-10
CLOSING EXERCISES OF THEIR SCHOOL.

The fourth annual commencement of the West End
School, Of No. 113 West Seventy frstst., was he'd
last night in the Rutgers Riverside Presbyterian
Church. The graduates OF the class Of 01 were
Lauter V. Bracher, Harold W. Crowel, Noah S. Davis,
Warren L. Sawyer and Russell A. Cowles. The
declamations were by Charles Appleton Warren,
Rudolph Looming, Russell p Hoyt, Lyman Rhoades,
Edgar Palmer, Howard NJ. Dodd, William A. Warren,
Van Rensselaer, Burr, John L. Keller, Aims r. Cham
berlain, Edward p. Beckw1th Aimsloy c. Oakley,
Richard Lawrence Wood, Charles J. Drake, Granville
A. Harker Harold W. Crowell and Frederick A.
Cowles. The music furnished by W. Sawyer, H.
Brltton r. S. Wood, &. Chamberlain and the Misses
Cndcton, Hoyt and Grace Hoyt The exercises con-
cluded with "suent Manual" drill by tho cadets
Of the school and the distribution Of diplomas and
medals.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-10
COLUMBIA ALUMNI REUNION.
GRADUATES FROM THE SCHOOL OF ARTS
LISTEN TO PRESIDENT LOW.

GRADUATES FROM THE SCHOOL OF ARTS
LISTEN TO PRESIDENT LOW.
The alumni Of the Columbia College School Of Arts
held their annual reunion last evening in Hamilton
Hall. About 125 were preeont, including large
number Of the graduating class.
In the absence of the president Of the Alumni
Association Frederic R. Couder Professor Van Amrngc
presided, and introduced Pesident Low, who made
short informal address.
President Low spoke of the support given by the
Alumni in raising the fund for the athletic
grounds, and Of the progress made In getting the
grounds ready for use. The possession Of a field
for athletics he said would aid In unifying the diff
ferent departments OF the institution we'll as In
tereStlng the people Of the city in the athletic side
NJ Columbia life He also mentioned the need Of a
gymnasium Both teachers and students, he said
needed opportunity to study eat and exercise In the
intervals between Rotations. Physical training
might well be made a part Of the curriculum. The
president commended to the younger graduates the
work proposed by the College Settlement Society and
the Church Club in bringing educated men into contact
with the masses.
After the address supper was served and the alumni
passed the rest of the evening in social intercourse
Among those present were Professor Rees Professor
Goodnow Professor Jasper T. Goodwin, Nicholas Fish
DR. L. NJ YALE John V. Wheeler, Charles Suydam, the
Rev Dr. Cornelius r Duffe Charles Sullivan, Dr.
n G. McCrea, Charles Buckley, William Shillaoer, IT.
Hammond Odeu @. H. Mapes, George F. Buttcrworth
r. n Cardozo, BENJAMIN @, WetmOre, George Z. ID
Odell, G. F. Bishop and r. s. Palmer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-10
INITIATED INTO PHI BFrA KAPPA.

Chapter Of the Phi Beta Kappa Society, held in Ham
ilton Hall yesterday honor Of the graduating
class of Columbia College were initiated by VicePres
dent H. c. Young. 'ss. Eleven selected. of whom
Albert Gallatin and J. F. Putnam were absent. Those
initiated were Victor Mapes, J. Lorng Arnold, Edward
Byrnes, W. Harrison, f. a. sis'or, c. F. Bishop,
Alexis stein. c. S. Kalbnelsch and Charles Barlow.
The following men were also initiated: Hammond
Odcll $50: the Rev Professor Edward II. Jewett 49,
Hobart, now professor in the General Theological
Seminary Of this city; the Rev. w. A. Watson, '43,
Hobart Of RosIyn, L. l., and John Mcdonald. 80,
Hobart. .
graduating class by President and Mrs Seth Low at
No. 80 East sixty fourth St
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-10
ExERC1srs OF ,o1 AT THE UNIVERSITY.

The class 01 Of the University OF the City Of New
York enjoyed it, class day exercises at Association Hall
last evening They had large audience and everyone
seemed heartily into the fun Robert Il Wdeknd
president presided The roll call was read by
Watson c. Clark the class history by Henry N. Baird.
IT, the satiscans report by Charles H. Vanderbilt the
class poem by Henry l.. Holt The grafton on the sub
ect Educat on as the Condition OF the Franchise "
delivered by Charles II. ouinlan Walter c. Reddy made
tie prophecy. The presentations were made in COM
mendable style by Marx T. Hardy. The class songs
including class ode by Henry L. Holt. well BY
the eleo club caused much merrment by their frequent
happy hits The report OF the statstcan was witty and
called forth much applause.
The ceremony OF awarding the BUMP was conducted
by Lorrn Andrews the trophy passing to the class Of oS
as being the most popular in the University.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-10


John oConnor. laborer forty years old, who hved
with his four children at No 100 East Ffty'nrst-st
died by carbolic acid poisoning at his home yeseraV
afternoon but whether his death due 10 misadyentre
or suicide is at present unknown Yesterday morning
he complained feeling Ill., and remained at home all AFTER
noon Shortly before o'clock he sent MS hsoe son
for some whskey the llquorshop kept by William Null
Ter AZ Park-aye and Ffy.thrdst The boy received me
wbiskey in soda water bottle. Mullers SON Wie was
behind the bar and served the drink nearly
filling the bottle. which had been taken oy MULTI
daughter from a number OF empues In a box
oConnor according the evidence of his fourteenyea'
old daughter Mamie. took the bottle into ue bedroom
and drank some OF the whiskey Then ne lay down Oh
the bed A minute afterward he became violently ILL.,
and soon was unconscious. DR.. Mcguire, the family
nbv.ician WAS called In and when he arrived oConnor
was dead From the appearance Of the body ana ron
tho ,oct that the bottle nearly full OF whisSey'
there seeed 10 be doubt that death was due 10 car
batc acid poisoning DR.. Mcguire made thorough search
OF the fat but could find trace OF any caroohc acd
The police Of the Twenty third Precinct are investigating
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-10
DEATH M yBrHBo rROMAs.

Jethro Themes, for many years weu-mown resdens
and builder In the Ninth Ward Of this city, died yesterday
ar his home No. ISL West Eighty seventh.st, from
stroks of noalyss He had been ang for Ave months.
during greater part Of which time he WIS confined 70
his ROOM his death not unexpected he WIS
born in NewtYork City in April, 1928 lie re-
ceiyed his education in the public SCHOOLS, anu
then went into the building tcade in which lie
successfully continued all his life. lie was on'
Of the old volunteer fremen OF NewYork being member
Of Engine Company No IS and Hose Company NO. "a
Mr. Thomas was o charter member OF the Metropolitan
Taos Of Free Masons and for many years q member Of
ST Luke's Protestant Episcopal Church. He was mei
her Of the New-York Police force during the DRAFT ro
in 1888 He leaves two sons Frank and Edgar N Thoma
and one daughter Sarah L. Thomas. The funerA Will Do
hold at No ISL West Eghty-seventhst tomorrow at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-10
VOTING WOMEN GET DIPLOMAS.

The Classical School for Girls, conducted by the
Misses North and Barnes. had its commencement ex
ercses IN theYoung Mems Christian Association Build
Ing Harlem yesterday afternoon The Rev. DR.. james
NJ Day opened with prayer after which Miss Elizabeth
Rrndage delivered the Latin satatory. Tba Rev. DR..
William Hayes Ward made address; Miss Katharine
r. Fisher delivered the GLASS poem, and then the d.
plonas were presented TO the following graduates
Literary and scientific course-Annie Read Beas. Lillian
Frances Conover Virginia Perry Goss Irene Robinson
Shipman Gratia Eaton Whitfield college preparatory
course-Elizabeth Brundage, Fanny Samuel Cohen,
Katharine Roston Fisher. Jessie Charles Holland Ethel
Adams Merritt -
Two of tho graduates will enter Vassar, two Will
enter Wellesley and two will enter Barnard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-10
THE WEST SHORES DETRIMENTAL.

The New.York Central yesterday issued schedule Of
rates Paul and the Northwest basis Of 81 %
nrscass the West Shore This Is In accordance with
diferental Of cents given 10 the West Shore via the
Canadian Pacific and the Soo lines by Commissioners
Goddard.
In the meantime the Canadian Pacific shows desire
withdraw is rate Of 81 OF, and the situation is daily
becoming more serious. The Lackswanna has filed q
request direrentai with the Trunk Line Commits
soners and urgent In its demand for protection against
outside competition.
The question Of the admission Of the Canadian Pacific
into the Immigrant Clearing House not touched upon
al the meeting Of the Passenger Committee Of the Trunk
Line Association yesterday The Canadian Pacific would
not give up outside immigrant business and accept its
proportion OF the business from the Barge Office without
receiving corresponding advantages and It's demands
greater than of the roads would grant after
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-10
4 ernpy BOOK TO 4 GooDLY LAND.

Gustav Kobbe's 1.-THE New-Jersey Coast and Piaes
neat and handy little guidebook TO that very good ana
to fall In with, and pleasant land 20 see, iH' .
oI Illustrated and contains useful road maps IL has
large amount Of interesting reading ratter ana an
bodies much useful information to railways ho'eis a
rates which the reader pub 70 good account Inc
1891 editions Of the Gustav Koobe ComIanys raa mas
are also out and complete travellers guides 70 Iona
Iand Central and Northern NewJersey the Jersey coas
10 Toms River westchesterCounty, n Y, with part o.
Fairfield County Conn., These are published IN cara
covers in pocket form. The Kobbe Company also pu0
fishes handsome cotbound map of the country aroihs
Vail ifv