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ALONG THE RAIL.

The Chicago and Alton Aims Another
Blow at Association Roads
The local agents are awaiting with con-
siderable interest the next stroke of the Chi
cago and Alton, and wondering what way
the aggressive little line will plunge next
Until Commissioner Finley defines the
position of this road in the association. it is
not probable that anything startling will
turn up. but sooner or later another cut
must come, according to all authorities on
the subject
TIE recently issued order OF the Alton,
directing agents to honor all kinds of tick
cts, so 10 ng as the limitation has OF expired,
created something of a sensation. This
gives the seal ers a clear field and is another
blow at the Western Passenger Association.
Rates are being cut right and left along
Market and Montgomery streets, and an
other reduction by the Alton will complete
the Generalization which commenced with
the cnt of week ago.
Traffic on the San Francisco and North
Pacific Coast is unusually heavy this season,
and the freight equipment especially is beng
taxed TO Its utmost CAPACITY by wine and
fruit shipments from the Sonoma Valley.
Hereafter Sunday excursion will be run
to Ukiah, leaving here at A. NJ, arriving at
Ukiah Of noon, and on the return trip leav-
ing at p. NJ.
General Agent Mccarthy of the Wabash
and c. c. Craine of the Vanderbilt system
have returned from the East.
+. r Tilley OF the Burlington leaves in a
day or two for New York. As Past Presi-
dent of the Society Of True Friends, he was
presented few evenings since by the mem
bers of this organization with an elegant
diamond ring.
w. A. Blssell of the Atlantic and Pacific
returned Yesterday from Chicago
James Patterson, Freight aud Passenger
Agent of the Chicago and Northwest tern,
and Victor Schilling, Passenger Agent Of
the Union Pacific, left last evening for
Southern California
Travelling Passenger Agent Burr of the
Vanderbilt has returned from Los Angeles.
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SIX MORE ROOMS.
The SancheZ.Street School to Be
Enlarged.

A special meeting of the Board of Educa-
ton was called last night to open bids for
the construction of six additional rooms on
the Sanchez street School, between Six
tenth and Seventeenth streets, the work
also to include raising the roof and other re-
pairs. Following is list of the bids:
Douglas s. 0Connor, $3.50; Taylor & Muller.
$3.50; j; z. Mccormick. SS495; J. Ii. Mckay.
Campbell s9976; William L. Kearns, $3.50; j.
&. & !. n. Day. SS250; c. l.. Christman. 1854:
+. A. Williams, $685.; Robert Currie, $685..
Without pursuing the usual course of re-
ferring the bids to the proper committee for
investigation, the contract was at once
ordered awarded to the lowest bidder, c. l..
Christman, for S75s4.
The resignation Of Miss A ddie G. Smith,
assistant teacher in the Rincon Grammar
School, was accepted.
l.. I. Hengstlei was declared head Of the
Mathematical Department of the Cogswell
Mission High School.
Miss Susie kingsbury was appointed to
fill the vacancy of assistant teacher in the
CogSwell School. Miss Nora Goodman W as
appointed substitute teacher of sewing at
the same school.
The order passed by the board dscon-
tinuing the teaching OF German and French
in the Cogswell School was reScinded.
Ut TtSUluLlOu CduSfES MISS ~, mCkutShu
and Miss c. L. Beckwith to exchange Vice
Prineipalsbfp was also rescinded.
Miss c. l., Campbell of the South San
Francisco School was transferred to the
Irving Primary.
Deputy Superintendent Brooks an
nOunced that Miss Kingsbury was Colonel
Harney's choice, it being his turn TO name q
teacher. The selection, however, was not
at all agreeable TO Dunn who thought that
Miss Mcpherson. lately of the Girls High
School, should be given the place, instead of
putting in an inexperienced person from the
salary for doing nothing.
Culver wanted to know who Miss Kings
bury was.
''She's graduate of the University, and
Colonel Harney's choice ?" replied Brooks.
SISTER of the Kngsbury now teaching
in that school, amt she?" again asked Gull
yer.
YES" replied Brooks.
And he wanted her put there so she
could be near him, didn't hep"
Yes, SIR"
81 see, exactly" and Culver resumed his
seat, nodding his head and looking wise.
All objections Were over-ruled and Miss
Kingsbury was elected 10 the School De-
partment full-iedged teacher, without
having TO travel the tedious and uncertain
route of a substitute for year or two.
Culver made au-etfort to get j. NJ Stock
man put at the head of the Mechanical De-
partment Of the Cogswell School, but only
met with partial success The matter
was referred TO the Classification Commit
tee, where 1t went once before and died on
the file.
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from their trip East yesterday to their resi-
dence in San Rafael.
Miss Maud Rothermel is visiting the fam
lily of Judge SeIaphine Meyer at Santa
Cruz.
Miss Lille Raymond has returned to the
city alter a two weeks visit at Stockton.
Miss j. Scott has returned from Santa
Barbara.
Mr.. Charles F. Fay is visiting at the Ar
lington Hotel, Santa Barbara.
Mrs. E. &. SclQnWasser of Alamo da has
returned home after a months sojpurn at
Los Getos.
Mrs. H. l. Brewer will leave for Portland
Monday night to join her husband, Nh ID.
]. Brewer, who is in business there.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Soelter have returned
from Bartlett Springs and will be at home
to friends Tuesdays and Thursdays at their
home, 413 Green street.
Mrs. A. }. Pope, Miss Mary and Miss Ira
Pore, Miss Pierce and Miss Talbot, leave
to-day for Monterey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Wickersham are at
Larkspur for season.
Among the well-known San Franciscans
at the Swanton House, Pescadero, are: MIR.
and Mrs. George A. Audenreid, Mr.. South
ard Hoffman Jr. and the Misses May and
Alice Hoffman, Mr.. John Hoffman, Mrs.
w. Spinney, r. N. Whitney. A. A. Whitney,
G. f. Whitney, Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Nc
Chung and family. Mrs. and Miss Sedgely.
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Court Washington, No. 1923, A. o. F. OF
A., has installed the following officers for
the ensuing term: S. Schader, j. p. C. X.
Philip Phillips, c. r.; 7. P. Martin, 5. c.
r.; l. D. Levy, F. S.; n. C. Lasky, r. S.
Philip Livingston. T.: j. w. BrOdie, 5. w.
I. ID. Parker, j. W.; A. Rebbs, S. Il.
George Young, j. B.
The following officers of Britannia Lodge,
No. Z, Order Daughters of ST. George, were
installed on Wednesday evening by Mrs.
Wilson OF Sacramento, ID. ID. G.. p: Mrs E.
Trewin, w. p. p; Mrs. S. Ciack, w. p.
Mrs. Atkinson, w. CHI. Mrs. Hume, Wv.
r; Mrs. Mublner (re-elected), w. T.; Mrs.
Meadows (re-elecied), W. F. s.; Mrs. II.
Williams ire-eectedl. w. r. S.. Miss Saul.
W. \. G.; Miss l.. Hagan, w. S. c.; DIR. f.
w. D'Evelyn (re-eleeted), Physician
The following officers have been elected
for the ensuing term in Mystic Council, No.
GA, American Legion OF Honor: ID. w.
Mcneil, c.; l.. Z. Knell. V. c.; H. Fisher,
O.; A, Peterson, p. C.. E. Ii. HARDY, D. /;
Mrs. X. J. Whats. Collector; Mr.. L..
Vesaria, T.; Miss A. Malline, Chaplain /;
Miss K. +. Casey, G.; Miss S. NJ Willats,
W.; Mrs. NJ. Coyle, Sentry.
At regular meeting OF Columbia Parlor,
No. 121, N. s. g. W., held last Wednesday
evening, the following officers were in
stalled by II. f. Hartman, ID. d. G. p. /:
Williams Jones, p. p. A. ID. Owens, p: J.
II. Wood, +. V. p; u. NJ Martin, S. V. p. !;
II. c. Owens, L. V. p; William Gilchrist.
r. S.; William +. Ambrose, L. S.; James
ii. Lyons, t.; n. X. Noon, NJ; Trustees
II. kozminsky, B. NJ. Stern, j. r. Howell ;
+. Kahn, i. s.; NJ. Meyerhoff er, o. S.
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Two ladies by the name Of Anderson, en-
route to this city from Los Angeles, were
put off the train while II was crossing the
marsh, because they had no tickets and re-
fused to pay their fare. The ladies say
they bought their tickets for Alameda, but
the conductor on the train from Los An
geles failed to give them check which
would entitle them to a ride to Alameda.
Passengers coming from San Francisco who
have no ticket are allowed to ride to Ala
media upon their telling the conductor they
are from that city, and their word is never
questioned.
Harry Gardener, living on San Antonio
avenue, neat Walnut street, ate some canned
Holsters last Thursday for supper and al
most died i'll consequence. The Holsters
were poisonous.
In case new sewer is ordered to be laid
in Park street the City Trustees will have to
decide the question whether the cost will he
assessed to the city or the property-owners
on the street. This question promises to be
one of difficult solution, as the cost will be
several thousand dollars.
Mni-carrIer Nichols has paid fine of SIS
for riding bis bicycle on the sidewalks /; it is
not now likely that any attempt will be
made TO have the ordinance amended,
whereby maitcarriers will be permitted to
ride on the sidewalks.
Two boys, named Thomas Reed and
Frank Lopes, were arrested yesterday for
malicious mischief. They are accused of
breaking window of Chinese laundry.
Police Officer Chisholm lost his key to
the fire-alarm boxes, ard some one found it.
Yesterday some one turned in an alarm
from Box al, corner of Paru street and San
Antonio avenue, causing the Fire Depart
ment to take a needless run.
The saloon of Chaplin IL Co., on Encinal
avenue, was attached yesterday by an Oak
land firm to recover $50 for liquors sold and
delivered.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
ONE ENJOYS

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 &C.
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.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY NEW YORK. N.Y.
Ise2 ThsaIutf
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Received e5oo Volts Witbout I,,urv

A startling and remarkable electrical dis
play occurred in front of the New Orleans
Museum last night at $50 o'clock. A boy
named Mcdonald caught hold Of the iron
holsting- BAR OF the awning and tried to raise
himself uD in order to look in the WINDOW
There is an electric light in front, and the
iron frame of the awning became connected
with 1t. In an instant flashes of electricity
and sparks flew out of the boys feet with
detoDations like pack of powder crackers,
He was completely charged with the fluid
and could not let 20 his hold. A bystander
caught hold Of him and pulled him away,
but In doing SO received a shock himself and
was knocked into the gutter. The boy was
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-11
HIS LAST CRUISE,
A rab-Fisher's Boat Drifts
Ashore Empty.

A crab-fisher named Wilson, who lived on
Tonquin street, Harbor View. went out in
his boat alone last Wednesday. His friends
were informed on Thursday that his boat
had been found empty and high on shore in
Potato Cove, the scene OF thu Inflated Eliz-
abeth's disaster. The boat was recovered
yesterday by Wilson's son-in-law, JACK
Coragie. 1t was half full of water, the side
was stove in, and there was a large hole in
the bottom. Inside were the oars and the
lost tisherman's hat Wilson had been sick
for some time.
A strange and sad feature OF the case is
that Wilson's widow lost her first husband,
who was also fisherman, in similar WAY.
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He Was Nothing II Not Ingenious.

A boy We know had some chickens OF
which he had made pets. lie ana his father
went to their work early in the morning,
and while the rest of the family were away
for the summer it became question how
regularity. The boy was equal to the occa-
sion. He took an alarm clock and fastened
1t securely to one side of the barn by means
OF two spikes. Next he hung bucket OF
corn to a rafter and connected it with the
clock by stout cord. He wound up the
alarm and set it at O'Clock. AT that hour
the alarm went off, wound up the string and
tipped over the bucket And so the chickens
were ted by eloekwork.-Cleyelan Lender.
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BLAZING MACKINTOSHES.
Curious Case of Spontaneous Combustion
of Rubber.

curious Ease OF spontaneous Combustion
of Rubber.
A doubiy tn-lined and Theoretically
sealed box containing rubber coats has been
in the Atlantic Bonded Warehouse for some
time. Two weeks ago 1t was found to be
quite hot and day after day the heat became
more intense until it was decided to inyesti-
gate.
Yesterday permit was got from Collector
Phelps to open the box. 1t was taken from
the building and opened with an AK AS
soon as the fresh air Struck the contents
flames leaped into the air for several feet
and cloud of smoke escaped. The rubber
goods were mackinioshes cou tanning GER
tom percentage of sulphur, which caused
the spontaneous combustion.
The box was among about $1,000, 600
worth of goods and the loss, but for the
timely discovery, might have been enor-
nous. The goods, which were consigned to
NJ. j, FlaviD, will be sold at auction by the
Cust0m-housa
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Behring Sea "Reminiscences.

Professor L. G. MendenhaH has received
official notice from the State Department at
Washington of his appointment as one of
The Commissioners for the United States to
act in conjunction with the British Com
missiouers in investigating the condition of
the seal fisheries in Bellrng Sea. Professor
Mendenhall is Superintendent of the United
States Coast and Geodeic Survey, and has
been for some time recently in Alaska, from
where he has just returned. He will leave
with his colleague, Professor C. Hart Mer-
riam. on one of TIE Government boats for
BehrIng Sea. They will meet the British
Commissioners at Victoria, b. C.
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INC rratrici,Ie HeId for Tr;o,

Herman Anderson, who fatally stabbed
his brother Alexander on the night of the
Sd inst, was examined in Police Court 9
yesterday on charge of murder The tes-
timony was similar to that introduced at
the Coroner's inquest. ana the witnesses re-
lterated their statements that the deceased
was often very cruel to the fratrieide. Judge
Worley held the slayer for trial on a charge
of manslaughter. fixing his bonds in the
sum of $4,000.
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The Fire Rail-

The explosion of a coal-oil lamp at the
head of the stairs of a Chinese lodging
house, S3S Washington street, caused an
alarm to be turned in from Box % at 7 AS
o'clock last evening. By the time the first
engine arrived the fire had been extin-
gntshed, with nominal damage to the dilap-
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johnny Had Had His Instructions.

Johnny, is your sister at homer" said
the young man at the front door.
Wait till light the gas-or hold on-is
your hair sandya"
why no." replied the abashed voutb.
."Have you got mustache that curls up at
the ends ?''
N-no. don't wear mustache at ali.'
Hum Have You got a large seal ring on
the fourth finger Of the left hand?"
mo, haven't"
Then," said Johnny, confidently. "she
am at home" And he shut the door with
OUT Iurtier to do.-Waslington Post.
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Mrs. willis, Brotber Ip,ured

John Derse was thrown from train at
Peterson. Morgan County. Utah. on the 9th
inst, and his right leg was broken. He now
lies in the railroad hospital at Ogden. Chief
Crowley received a communication from
Ogden Yesterday asking him to find Mrs.
Charles Willis, sister of the injured man,
who lives in this city. and notify her of her
brothers accident
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She-These flowers are just lovely, but L
mamma thinks it is not right for me 10 ac-
cept such gifts nnless-unless we were en-
gagged. He-Well. guess it is go. Those
flowers cost SIS. and il seems pity to have
the money tHrown away.-Indianapo
journal.
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AN OLD MANS DARLING.


She Leaves His Bed and Board-His
Novel Method of Revenge.
A good story comes from West Falmouth,
where the good people are gossiping about
the domestic infeIicity that exists in the
once pleasant home of an aged but well-to-
do farmer out there. We will call him Mr..
Brown because that is not his name, says
the Portland (Me.) Express. Mr.. Brown is
approaching so years of age and retains full
possession of his faculties, with the ex-
ception of being deaf, which affiiction has
no doubt stood Mr.. Brown in good stead
after his last honeymoon.
His first wife died few years ago, but he
did moi remain a bachelor long, for the life
oil widower WAS not congeIial to his
tastes. His second wife is a comparatively
young woman who has some strong eouyic-
lions. Size possesses an absolute abhor-
renee OF smoking. She doesn't use the
weed herself and wont even allow a lamp TO
smoke.
For a while their married life was as
peaceful and devoid of any unpleasantness
as anybody could wish, but the fist cloud
In the horizon OF their happiness made its
appearance when the old gentleman began
to smoke. He loved good cigar and fairly
w0rshlped his fav0r.te old brer-wood that
had been his solace in many weary hour.
Ills wife demonstrated and he patiently
reasoned with her. She became more de-
termined in her objections and determined
to leave him unless he ceased INDUCING in
his favorte paStime. He reasoned with her
and argued that had he acquired the habit
OF clgarette smoking she would ID justified
In laying him out with a coal-hod, but he
could not see why she should object to a
good cigar.
lie WAS independent and swore that he
would be hornswaggleG before he would
sneak away down behind the barn to smoke
Tor any woman Oh earth.
Mrs Brown said she would be horn
swasgled il she would put up with it, so
she packed up her shawl-strap and went
home to mothers. This act furnished Cos
sip enough TO las. the village for month.
The old gentleman gave her thirty days
grace TO return, but she didn't and he re-
solved on unique method of revenge.
lie came to Portland, went to the estab-
lishment of Nj. L. Mulhall ON Temple street.
and drew out plan for large canvas sign.
He wanted big yaller letters on black
background. Make it so a blind man can
read IT., was his parting suggestion. The
sign was something like this:
BACHELORS HALL.
HAS YES SHE'S
SHE GONE
GOMEZ HAVE A CIGAR
SKIPPED MAY ., 1891.
In tie center was picture of two men,
and one was smoking and in the act OF pas s.
ing cigar to the other.
This sign is to be placed over the front
door of his house and it is an even bet that
the hair will fly in West Falmouth soon
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1T ALSO GIVES IN BRIEF:

The History Of Colonial Politics.
The History Of Revo' utionary Politics.
The History of the Confederation.
4he History Of the u S. Government BY Con-
gressss.
The History of the o. S. by Administra ions
An Analysis Of the Federal Government.
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dazed and stunned. but was soon restored
by Officer Reilly, and walked to his home
apparently uninjageI The voltage which
passed through him was about 25OO.-Al-
bapy Press.
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THIS DOUBLE MAP CONTAINS:

A Diagram showing all of the Political Par
ties. 11x66
a Diagram showing all the Presidents and
Cabinets 5x66.
a Diagram showing the Political Complexion
Of each Congress. 2x66.
Disgrsm showing the Creeas Of the World
13x10.
E Diagram showing the Standing Armies of
each Nation. 1910.
a Diagram showing the Naval Tonnage Of
each Nation. 13x10.
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BER1ELING has the only reliable methods to
lit defective sight. 427 Kearny street..
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THE CRYSTAL BATHS.

Physicians recommend the Crystal hot sea
water tub and swimming baths, foot Mason ST. ter
minus all North Beach car lines, San trancIscos
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Complete Map of the World. 1920
Compete Map Of the United States Grand,
McNally & Co.'s 1890. 1896.
Mp Of Central America. 10z13
Map Of Alaska. 10x13
A Map of South Africa 10zI3.
a Map of Upper Npbia and Habesh or Abys-
sinia. 10x1S.
Msp OF Persia, Afghanistan and Bsluehis-
tan. 10x13
Complete Map of the Soar system-bsst ever
male. 13x10.
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BAGGAGE delivered to all trains. Morton
Special Delivery. One trunk 35c; trunks, ST..
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SKIPPED MAY ., 1891.

In the center was picture of two men,
and one was smoking and in the act OF pas $
ing cigar to the other.
This sign is to be placed over the front
door of his house and it is an even bet that
the hair will fly in West Falmouth soon.
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Valuable Statistics on Debts
Valuable Statistics on Revenues.
Valuable Statistics on Expenditures,
Issues of all Political Parties.
The History of all Political Parties which have
existed in this country.
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On w eunesQay Mrs. John McAlullln, Miss
Marguerite " allace and Miss Adele Perrin
left for New York, en- route per steamship
Majestic for Europe, whence they return IN
the fall. DR.. and Mrs. L. i. Perrin and
Miss Helen Perrin started the same day for
Arizona.
MIR. John Mackay reached Virginia City
from the East on Thursday.
Mrs. Ella Sterling Cummins and Miss
Genevieve D. CnmmiDs have returned from
their visit to Yosemite and Bear Valley.
where they were the guests OF Mrs. James
Cross.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Chase are en- route
for Chicago.
Mrs. Charles Henry Castle of Bryant
street has arrived in Glasgow. where she
Will remain few weeks preparatory to
making an extended tour of Europe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry l.. Dodge are in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Bort have Miss
Susie Tompkins. their grandchild, US their
guest at Monterey.
Miss Ella Hobart has gone on visit to
Miss Hope Bliss at Glenbrook.
Alr. and Mrs. l. w. Hellman aud family
Will remain some weeks at Redondo Beach.
Martin Stevens, Prosecuting Attorney of
Police Court 3. accompanied by his wife,
LETT on Thursday for the Blue Lakes, where
they will spend month.
Mrs. George O'Donnell was in the city last
week for few DAYS
Miss Berniee Curley is visiting Mrs. Dr..
ODonnell at Glen Ellen.
Miss Mamie Sullivan Of Post street, who
has been visiting friends for the past two
months In Visalia. has returned home.
Mr.. Charles Quinn will spend the wee k
with his parents. Judge and Mrs. j. L.
Quinn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steiner are visiting their
daughter, Mrs. William Goodfriend, of
Stockton.
MIR. and Mrs. Henry Sonntag returned