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The morning call., 1891-05-20
AFTER THE FIRE.
Inquest on the Yictim-The In
jured Recovering.

An inquest was commenced yesterday
afternoon in the case Of Charles J, Peter
son, the deformed tailor, who lost his life
on Monday afternoon in the flames that de-
stToyed the tailoring establishment Of Erick-
son 81 AndeTs n, in the two-story frame
rOOkery in the rear of 5l9 Post street. Those
impaneed on the jury we're: Henry Gehrt,
Louis Smith. D. Pister. George Meyers,
John Lumberg, George Beckman. Philip
Besson. G. Rainbuyilla and John Stevens.
Emil Peterson, son of the deceased, who
is employed as a clerk in the White House,
was the FIRST witness called. He recognized
the remains as those Of his father by the de-
fOrmity Of the body, parts of the clothing,
rings and keys. My father" said he,
went to Erickson 6 Anderson's place &C.
casiOnally to help them"
FTedeuck bergstrom also identified the
body. 81 lived" he said 'n the rear OF
$40 Post street, the house that was burned.
l am tailor and had sbeen acquainted with
Peterson for many years. l saw him last
alive about 4 O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
At that time he was working IN the shop. |
WIS out at the house at the time the gaSO-
line stove exploded, and when | returned
the VII lie no use was ablaZe." The witness
gave the names of the persons in the house
lished.
The taking Of further evidence was then
postponed until those burned and otherwise
injured at the FIRE shall have recovered suf-
fciently TO appear and give their testimony
After the adjournment Bergstrom told
CALL reporter that he was unable to enter
the house when be returned. Erickson ran
up and down the stairs several times, but
the others in the tailor shop seemed to be
panic-stricken. He was unable to assist
them and advised Anderson to jump. An
deTsOn did jump out of the window. and he
was followed by Luckes, Lindquist and
Mrs Sandsten.
The four persons taken to the Receiving
Hospital had recovered sufficiently yester-
day to be'removed to other quarters. Mrs.
Sandsten, Anderson ana Lindquist were re-
moved to the City and County Hospital, and
Erickson went to rooms that he has secured
at the southwest corner of Post and Mason
streets.
Concerning the three unfortunates now
lying at the City and County Hospital, and
in a fair way to recovery, DR.. Bradbury
said last evening that while the injuries Of
all are serious, with good care they can be
nuTsed back to full recovery
The morning call., 1891-05-20
CONDENSED TELEGEAMs.

NEW YORK. May 1.-Two aud a quarter
million dollars In gold coin was ordered today
for export.
YOKOHAMA May 19-The Czarowitz has so
far recovered from his wound that he was able
to leave japan for YladIvostock.
NEW YORK, May I9.-FOur Newark mechan.
les who went fishing ~ Heckensack River Sat.
uTday afternoon have been drowned.
PROVIDENCE r. l., May ia cave on The
Improved sewerage works 10 ElmwOOd this az
iernoOn buried eleven Italians Seven were
saved
NEW York, May 19.-The Tribune saws:
Counsel for Mr.. BOuynge denies the rumor that
legal proceedings have been begun against
MacKay.
NEW YORK. May 19.-Private WalI-street
cables say the rumors that large but unnamed
founded.
NEW YORK, May l9-Vice-PTesident Rein.
harI OF tile AtchisOn has left for the West to
assist IN The defense OF a suit against the com
pany by San H anciscO preferred stockholders.
NEW YORK. May 19.-The demurrer OF the
New Haven IA lrOad Direc Ors 10 tie indtct-
ment charging them with kee ing stoves In their
steam'caTs was ovefruled. and they must now
stand trial.
FORT WORTH (Tex.), May 19.-Judge Relck.
pam mas granted an application for receiver
for the Fort Worth Loan and Consll uctiOn Com.
pany. Suit has been filed to recover 1913, 600
from the Loan Company
NEW YORK, May ia Washington special
says: Secretary Foster will refer 10 h9 Attorney
General Tor his opinion the question whe
ne can Issue silver certificates against the 81
$4,000 silver scgni rage.
NEW YORK, May 19.-The Posts Washing
ton special says: New Difficult les have sprung
up In the matter Of the transit bond trade, and
notifications ID the graft of regulations have
been made. The Consular seal will be retained.
ROME, May 19.-Tbr italian ress sharply
attacks Rudiui. The RfOrnla says his conduct
OF foreign affairs has been series of failures.
There has been w0eful want of energy In the
management u the New Orleans CORE spOndence,
ana the laHness OF the Government has seriously
compromised the prestige OF Italy abroad.
MELBOURNE, May Decentralization between
the ffemers OF Victoria, New South Wales aud
south Australia, with a view 10 the adoption of
UNIFORM action 10 submitting the federation
proposals 10 the people OF the colonies, have
Ialied. AS result OF this failure each OF these
colonies has decided 10 follow It's own course
ROME, May 19.-SiguOr NicOtera Minister OF
tue Interior, IS making a determined onslaught
upon the Anarchist societies throughout Italy
DE mas ordered every project 10 the provinces 10
make raids upon local clubs until eXterminated
In this city, despite the activity with which the
police have prosecuted them since the LIST of
May twenty clubs still remain.
WASHINGTON, May 19.-The Navy Depart-
ment IS much concerned over the small number
OF cauets nominated to appear at the Naval
Academy Tor examination. The majority of The
members OF tie House OF Representatives. who
nave the privilege OF nominating cadets failed to
send IN the names Of their candidates ana but
tWenty-slx boys have appeared at the Annapolis
Academy for examination.
The morning call., 1891-05-20
TO AID THE CHURCH.
LaudabIe Efforts of the Ladies OF st.
Dominic's.

Laudable Efforts of the Ladies OF st.
Dominic's.
The ladies' fair in aid Of st. DOminic's
Church, which has been in progress in st.
Dominic's Hall, near the corner Of Pine and
Steiner streets, since the Both ult, will be
continued until Saturday night of this
week. On Thursday evening concert will
be one of the principal attractions, of which
new ferns are being devised for each even
ing.
The attendance has been good from the
outset and, althOu Oh many beautiful and
valuable articles have been sold, as MANY
more still remain, and these will be auc-
toned each night this week. Last night
James Largan mounted the roStrum and
succeeded In dsp0sing of a large number Of
handsome articles and bric-a-brae at ridicu-
lousy low prices.
a great variety of entertainment is offered
the visitor, who can find more than one way
of getting rid Of his surplus coin. As he en-
tiers the door handsome stand, wherein
are all kinds OF flowers, confrOnts him. and
after he has selected choice rosebud, which
will be fastened to his coat by one of the
pretty attendants, he can ascend the stairs
aud enjoy a dainty supper, and afterward
aid his digestion by his easy efforts in the
shooting gallery. Various devices present
constant opportunities for testing the length
Of his purse, aud at the close of the fair
some elegant wares VIII be awarded by
chance.
Among the articles to be disposed of in
this way are an immense doll, piano lamp,
gold watch, handsome opera cloak and
silver tea service comprising forty pieces.
a clock donated by Mrs. Sexton, gigantic
live rooster, which is under the guardian
ship OF Miss Zimmerman, many beautiful
silk, satin and lace Scarfs and tides. and
some well-executed oil paintings
The contents of the booths are temptiuplv
displayed by the following ladies':
Fancy booth Miss Hurlihy and the Misses
Breen.
Fancy booth 2-The ladies OF the Third Order
of ST. Dominic.
Fancy booth 3-The Sunday school scholars
under the direction OF Miss Swartz, Miss Du-
rand ana Miss Kingsley.
Mrs. COBB. "N
Fancy booth 5-Mrs. Ortman, Mrs. FratInoer.
Mrs heogh, Mrs. GibbOn and Mrs Shannon
Fancy booth 6-Mrs. White, Mrs. O'Brlen and
the Misses CaShin. -N
NO. q, soda fountain, candy and nOyettes-Niss
Kate Ilghe, the Misses Watson and Miss Gagen
NO. 8, refreShments-frs. j. A. Stulz Mrs
Logan, Miss Frost. Miss Signist Miss Menan.
No. =; lce-eream-Mrs. Norton, Miss Elliott
Mrs 0Neil. 1'''0''
No: 10. shooting gallery-Miss Belle Watson
ana Miss MeGueeney. '0"
The morning call., 1891-05-20
MRS. KENDALL.
Her Opinion on the Subject of Marriage
Professionals.

Her Opinion on the Subject OF Marriage.
Professionals.
The married life Of actors and actresses
has been commented upon of late in some
Sunday issues OF New York newspapers
In the number Of the New York Truth for
April 50th. Mrs. Kendall writes as follows
on this subject:
An objection to the marriage of people in
the dramatic profession while they are Gu
gagged in the active work Of their profession
has been made, on the ground that the
necessity for frequent tours renders a per-
manent home almost impossible, and thus
tends to destroy much OF the happiness of
married life. This may be entirely true when
applied TO the profession in this country
where your important cities are so widely
separated that for months at a time actors
find 1t necessary to be on the road and it is
impossible to take advantage Of a few un-
hlled dates TO ret i'm TO the spot called home.
L have not found the objection applicable to
my own case however, on the English
stage. l married at an early age, and
have never found stage life a source Of in
corruption to happiness in married life. |
went to the Haymasket Theater when |
was IL, stayed there until l was q, then
went to the Court Theater for two years
and from there went to the st. James. But
] must say that since | have been in the
United States | have done more moving
about than In all my previous life upon the
stage. l can we'll understand, therefore,
that :ae continual travelling which is neces-
sary for members of the profession in this
country offers a serious though not
necessarily fatal objection to the marriage
OF theatrical people here To add to the
difficulty Is the fact that, as rule, people
OIL opposite temperaments marry. Every
one Is attracted by the reverse qualities of
the other An INDECENT man marres rest
less woman, and vice versa. If one wishes
to travel, the other does not; if one prefers
hotels, the other likes life in cottage and
so on unfortunately. Unfortunately, travel
brings out all the crude aud rasping points
In our nature, and on that account marriage
among theatrical people. who are obliged
to pass their days in travelling companies,
should be very seriously considered before
the Clergyman unitps than
The morning call., 1891-05-20
USING OIL AT SEA.
Directions for It's Employment in HeaI


Directions for It's Employment in Heavy
Weather.
The following directions are given by the
North American Pilot Chart regarding the
use OF oil in heavy weather:
To cross bar in heavy weather, after
battenlDg down the matches take two pieces
of rubber hose about twenty feet long and
one inch in diameter. Put these through
the hawse-pipes, one on each side, and let
the ends trail in the sea. To the inboard
end lash a gOOd-Sized funnel and secure it
TO a stanchion and station man at each
with a can of oil. When the vessel enters
the outermOst sea pour the oil gently down
the pipes. This will smooth the bar i'm
mensely and your vessel will steer far bet
ter. Almost any animal or vegetable oil
will do, but coal-0il is not OF much use ex-
cept to thin other oils with.
When lying to in gale and drifting
slowly, il a little oil is used a ship should
pull through in the heaviest storm. Run
ming in a gale, an oil bag hung over the
weather side or oil poured through a pipe
well forward Is of great service in prevent
ing the seas from breaking over the vessel.
In preparing to launch a Sea-anchOr, watch
for smooth spell, then put the helm down,
heave over few gallons of oil and float the
Sea-anchOr.
A well-eQuipped ship, even if deeply
laden, will lie 10 under a clOse-Teefed top
sail or with tarDaulin in the weather
rigging, and weather any gale if she is not
caught aback. An oil bag paid out to wind
ward will make thugs more comfortable,
and is the best position for deep laden
ship in heavy storm.
When towing disabled ship over bar
or where the Sea Is very wicked, a couple of
oil bags over the stern will ease the sea on
the tow. In steamer, to take a ship
wrecked crew off wreck, lower the lee boat,
put your vessel head to sea dead to wind
ward If the wreck, and let the boat drop
down to the wreck. running out the line
and using considerable oil, which will keep
the sea smooth between your ship and tile
wreck.
In using oil in heavy weather the bags
should be weighted in order to keep them
down and prevent them being thrown in on
deck
The morning call., 1891-05-20
MILLMEN DEFIED.
Contractors Will Not Grant the
Eight-HOur Day.
Several Strikes Resplt-Peter Lynch's De-
fense-Dealers in Chinese-Made Cigars
Threatened With Boycott.

The members Of the Millmen's Protective
Association were very much surprised when
they read in yesterday mornings CALL that
the 1000 carpenters of this city and vicinity
had resolved to handle none of the material
prepared in their shops unless they re-
duced the hours of toll to eight hours per
day. Three or four hours before the car
penters decided to take this action a very
prominent member of the Millmen's Asso-
citation said: This talk of a boycott of
material prepared in nine-hour shopsis only
bluff. The carpenters can't afford to do it
and wont do it."
Nevertheless the carpenters did it. They
did it fully conscious of the fact that it
might cause suspension of building opera
tiOns in this city and vicinity, and might
cause 1000 carpenters to take vacation.
The boycott of lumber prepared in nine
hour shops was inaugurated yesterday and
resulted in strike at five buildings, at
which the carpenters dropped their tools as
soon as the g Scab " lumber appeared.
AT another building where fifteen carpen-
tiers were employed, the contractor sent
back load prepared in a nine-hour shop,
with the information that lumber made in
elght-h0ur shops was all that was wanted on
that building At several shops the union
would soon be inaugurated.
A meeting OF the MiImen's Protective
Association was held yesterday afternoon
al $50 Pine street, at which the communica-
lions from the carpenters and joiners of this
city and neghbUrhOOd in regard to a de-
mand for working day of eight hours, as
published in HE CALL of yesterday, was
read and considered.
After delberatiOn the Secretary was in
structed to communicate with the District
Secretary of the Executive Council repre-
senting the United Brotherhood of Carpen-
penters and J0iners and the Amalgamated
Carpenters of this city and Alameda County,
and state that at present the association
perceives no reason for 4 change of attitude
regarding the eight-hour movement.
correction was also ordered regarding
the. statement contained in the carpenters
resolutions to the effect that the association
had already admitted that the eight hour
day must eventually become the working
day IN all mechanical trades. The millmen
stated in their former letter to the carpen-
tiers that while some individual members
made the admission referred to, the asSo-
citation felt that now none could afford TO
adopt the eight-hour working day.
The carpenters met in the evening and
unanimously resolved to expend all their
resources in establishing the eight-hOur
QaY.
The morning call., 1891-05-20
Not a Good Judge.

Adolphus Busch, the millionaire brewer
of ST. Louis, is at the Palace. His career as
a business man has been one of marvellous
success, and to crown it all he is still on the
better side of 80, and hale aud hearty as a
boy. Mr.. Busch plumes himself at all times
on his ability TO judge of the quality of beer,
but strange to say he is unable to tell one
brand from another by the flavor. Recently,
it is related, he sat in a cafe with party of
friends, and they fell to discussing various
brands of wine. Mr.. Busch offered to lay a
wager that he could distinguish by tasting
them the various brands of champagne The
experiment was tried, and as a glass of each
was brought in he called il by name without
a single mistake. Beer was then sent in and
Mr. Busch was asked to point out his own
brand. He tasted the contents of each glass
critically and ended by pointing out tri-
umphantly a certain one as his own beer.
His chagrin may be imagined when he was
told that the beer was from a rival brewery.
The morning call., 1891-05-20

do you know why John c. Reid left his
position as Managing Editor of the New
YORK Recorder" asked gentleman at the
Palace last night, as Mr.. Reid sauntered
through the corridor. well. you see, Mr..
Reid is getting to be an oId-timer. Why, he
was employed as proof-reader on the New
York Times during the war, and Henry J.
Raymond took fancy to him and advanced
him to the position of Managing Editor
He remained with the old paper until about
three years ago, when he resigned and made
a tour Of the world. a few months ago the
Recorder was started and Reid was given
the management His career in this capac-
ity was brief. He was getting old, and with
advancing years he had grown stout. In
fact, he was sadly out of condition. Now,
in the Recorder Office they have an elevator,
but it doesn't run Sunday, and as the ed-
tOrial rooms were on the seventh floor Reid
kicked. They laughed at him, but he still
kicked. In TACT. he kicked himself out of
the office. but in spite of it all the elevator
boys still observe the Sabbath. Reid has
started on another gObe-trotting excur-
siOn,''
The morning call., 1891-05-20
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY.
TTain-W reckers Cause a Collision to Get
Booty.

TTain-Wreckers Cause Collision to Get
Booty.
SACRAMENTO, May 19-Last December a
tigntful collision occurred near Fresno in
which two persons lost their lives, although
It seemed marvellous that the fatality was
not greater. A subsequent investigation en-
Teloped the whole affair in mystery. 1t
was shown that one of the coliiding
train had been left with brakes set on a
side track and in a level space. 1t was evil
dent that some person without authority had
started the locomotive, and then apparently
jumped out of the cab, aud the officers at
the time put it up that the purpose was rob
berry. To-day man named Peter f. Shorb
was arrested on a charge OF having caused
the collision. be is a competent machinist,
but is under the influence Of whisky most Of
the time. Last summer he attempted to
steal a locomotive from the Sacramento
yards, and on conviction was sent to jail
Tor several months. 1t appears that as soon
Rs be was released he went to Fresno aud
caused the collision above referred TO. The
failrOad company had offered a reward of
5000 for The arrest Of the train WreckeTs.
The morning call., 1891-05-20
Investigation Of the LynChing
at WaIIa WaIIa.
Testimony Of Captain Richards Of the
Fourth United States Cavalry.
Why ROIl-CallS We're Not Made J. Eight
Soldiers in the Guard House Await
Ing the Result Of The Inquiry.
Epecial 70 THE MORNING CALI.

WALLA WALLA, May 19-The court Of
inquiry at Fort Walla Walla resumed
its hearing this morning. Captain Richard,
Fourth Cavalry, who was Acting Adjutant
at the time of the lynching, was placed on
the stand. BE explained why they made no
rOll-call the night before the. lynching.
When Captain Wint's escort was overpOw-
cred and compelled to return, and
when the call "to arms" was
sounded. he said it. was done to
save time, as there was delay in finding
the trumpeter and the men had all time to
return to their quarters. He also explained
for the same reason why no Tol-call was
made the night Of the lynching. Captain
Richards was in town when the lynching
occurred. lie says he went to the Court
house when he heard shooting think
ing that he would not be too late
10 prevent the tragedy: Then he waited
to see what violence had been done, and
when he got to the fort the men. were all in
their quarters. BE said the officers at the
fort had been doing all in their power to
ferret out the guilty parties, and as the re-
suit eightmen were in the guaTd-house. He
further said Colonel Compton and himself
had no idea that the lynching would take
place. No orders were given to inspect the
guu-racks after the shooting He said Troop
II had their pistols out at target practice
that afternoon.
Prosecuting Attorney II. S. B'andford
testified that after the attempted lynching,
on the night of the 23d, the officers were
warned that the soldiers were coming again
the next night. Ole source Of information
was from a Mason OF rank in the garri-
son who wanted to save Marshall
Robinson. Sergeant George Jares,
off on furlOugh, also warned
Policemen Ames and Morse that they
would be murdered if they did not keep
away from the jail that night, All this was
communicated TO Colonel Compton, and he
said he had no more idea that bis soldiers
would sack the jail than would the members
Of the Episcopal Church.
The morning call., 1891-05-20

rubies may be palmed off on an unsuspect-
Ing public with hardly any fear Of detec-
ton, says A. b. Steinberg in the st. Louis
Globe-Democrat Some Eastern jewellers
were tely in receipt of a package of rubies
which came from France. They showed
very slight, almost inappreciable, differences
from the rubies of commerce; but. as jew
elers are accustomed to notice little things,
these trif1ng differences excited good deal
OF attention.
Careful microscopic examination by ex-
perts disclosed the fact that somebody had
discovered the art of welding a number of
small rubes together in such way as to
produce an almost faultless gen. The
gains in this rOguish business ought to be
considerable, for. while five cara.s' weight
of little rubies would not be worth more
than dollar or two, a five-carat ruby is
worth almost as much as diamond of the
same size The French police are now look
ing for the enterprising inventor, and, if
they find him, his ingenuity will cost him a
few years in prison.
The morning call., 1891-05-20

the familiar sign. "If you don't see what you
want, ask for it," That furnished him with
a cue.
WELL" he said, in measured tones,
you can bring me plate of corned-beef
hash, nicely Drowned, with two poached
eggs on top; also cup of hot coffee. What's
yours, George?" he added, turning to his
friend.
Gimme the same," he responded.
a the girls in the store stared hard at
the imDudent fellows, and the clerks eyes
began to bulge.
Gentlemen" he replied with a show of
ealmness, you have made a slight mistake.
This is dry-goods store. and not a restau-
rant. Do look like waiter?"
II IN not here to answer questions, young
man." said Perkins. as with his friend he
rose and moved toward the door, 'but il
you can't fill orders you'd better 60 out of
the business or take in your sign"
And the jokers vanished out of the door.
Perkins Is still at large-Boston Globe
The morning call., 1891-05-20
MARRIED.

HEWITT-LABISH-In this city, MAY 49, 1891
Sydney Arthur Hewitt Of San Francisco and Rose
Gertrude Laolsh, eldest daughter of Rudolph La
Dish of Santa Cruz. santa Cruz papers please
copy.
KLEIN-LARK-In this city, May 10, 1891, at St
Johns Church, by the Rev. DIR. Spalding; julius
Klein and Ella A. Lark, both of San Francisco
GREEN-KIMBER-In this city. May Is, 1891 by
Justice OF the Peace G. w. F. Cook, Daniel II.
Green of San Jose and Evelena A. Kimber of san
francisco.
LEITCH-MEHAN-T this city. May IT, 1891, by
the Rev. H. II. WckOf. Edward f. Leltch and
May +. Mehan, both of San Francisco.
REID-GREIG-In this city, May L. 1891. by the
Rev. J. p. Dickson, Captain Edward ID. Reid and
Maggie Greig OF flaming Island, Gilbert Group.
DUVAL-AGARD-In Oakland. May 10. 1891. w,
NJ. Duval of Baltimore and Martha L. ARard OF
Oakland.