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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-09-26
GERTRUDE GORDON STANFORD.

Mrs. Gertrude Gordon Stanford, wife of
Josiah W. Stanford Jr., nephew of Sem
atOr Stanford, died yesterday morning after
q lingering illness of four months. She
was brought from her residence at Warm
Springs few days ago to Oakland, with
the expectation that the change of climate
would benefit her. But she was too far
gone. and she passed away surrounded by
her friends and relatives at the Stanford
residence, 1918 Oak street. She was the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon, and a
sister of Harry Gordon of the Home In
surance Company. Since her marriage in
June, 1890, she bad lived with her husband
at Warm Springs. where he conducted the
Warm Springs Vineyard. She was well
years. The funeral viii take place from
the residence GU Oak street tomorrow
afternoon.
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PITTsBURG, Sept. 25.-An accommoda-
ton train on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
ran into an open switch at Linden Station :,
three miles east of here tonight, and was
wrecked. The engine went over high en-
bankment and the combination baggage and
smoking car turned completely over. The
other cars did not leave the track. Fireman
Frank Maloy was fatally scalded and En-
gineer Thomas Burton seriously hurt. A
number Of passengers sustained slight in
1uries. The wreck caught fire, but was ex-
tinguished before much damage was done.
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Makepeaee. a wealthy farmer. jealous of
his young wife Annie, quarreled with her
at the table. She ran from him and he, ut
tering an oath, hurled lamp at her. In
fright she fled to her room, locking the
door. Her husband, swearing lie would
murder her, demanded admlttance. She re-
fused and he started to force the door. AS
he entered she, in an agony of fear, seized
shotgun from its shelf, fired and blew off
the entire right side of her husbands face,
including the nose and eye. The woman is
held for murder. She had no children
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Washouts in New Mexico,

ALBUQUERQUE On. Mcx.). Sept 25-Cen-
trail New Mexico has been without mail
from the east and west for several days
owing to washouts on the Atlantic and Pa
cifc road near Laguna and Rio Puerco.
Water covers the track for several hundred
yards in a number of places. The bridge
across the Puerco is dangerously weak and
fears are entertained that it will go down
the stream tonight. Manager Golielo,
however, believes that the bridges and
weshou,s will be repaired by tomorrow
evening on the Santa Fe road. There was
q washout near Bernillo and two passenger
trains have been abandoned on account of
the delays. The rains have been heavy
and very general in this sec ton.
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CANADA's CRISIS.
The Discussions in the Quebec Cabinet-P Pre-
mIer Mercier's Position.

---V 0I15VIISI0Hs du5U5U OaDIuEE-
mIer Mercier's Position.
QUEBEC, Sept. 25.-Lieutenant-Go Governor
Anglers. who is said to be harassing his Min
listers Into doing something that will war
rant dismissing them. to-day demanded tina.
the Government name a public accuser or
prosecutor to conduct the case against the
Ministers before the Royal Commission. and
refused to allow their claim to be represented
by counsel at the Investigations. The
widest Tumors are current with regard to
Premier Mercier's actions should he be dis
missed. II is said he will not take his dis
missal from Anglers. but will defy him, and
that his supporters, who are majority in
the Legislature, will probably adopt reso-
lntions censuring Anglers and calling upon
the Governor-G General to remove him at
once, otherwise the province will declare
Itself out Of the confederation and take the
consequences which may lead to annexa-
ton
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shinmants Of Peanhss

BAKERSFIELD. Sept. 25.-Forty carloads
of peaches were shipped from here during
the past ten days to New York and Boston,
and fully as many carloads will go this
week
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Tunes Appropriate to the Dax.

The funniest thing to be found in Pros
pect Park on Sunday is a religious merry
go-round. It Is stationed on the hill just
back OF the Thrd-street entrance, and has a
steam organ attached to 1t that can be heard
half mile away. On week days this organ
grinds out maggie Murphy's Home"
Comrades" and the song of the lad who
would whistle and wait for Katie, but bright
and early on Sunday morning this leyity
ceases and the organ is loaded up with
hymns. During the course Of half an hour
one Sunday nothing came out Of the pipes
except EDWARD, Christian Soldiers"
" Hold the Fort, for l Am Coming" and
Nearer. My God. to Thee" Brooklyn
Cor. N. Y, Times.
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A Horse That Served in Both Armies.

1t has been stated that the last horse that
shifted the powder of the great rebellion
died short time ago. but George Mortimer.
a farmer, who resides near Arlington. Va.
says he can bring reliable neighbors 10 prove
that the old bay horse which he owns and
every two weeks drives into town not only
followed the Union army for some time over
the hills and through the valleys of Vir-
ginia. but was captured and branded by the
Confederates, and remained in their posses
sion until the battle Of Berkeley Springs was
fought, when the involuntary renegade was
recaptured by the Northern boys. Then The
four-footed warrior went through the re-
mainder of the struggle with the stamp of
two armies on his sde.-Newark Journal.
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Scarcity Of Labor.

ST. PAUL (Minn.), Sept. 25.-Owing to the
scarcity of farm laborers in the Red River
Valley, N. OAK, the Great Northern Rail-
way is making special rates for thrashing
outfits and carrying five men free with each
Without additional help thousands of acres
of wheat will not be thrashed before snow
flies. Hundreds of men can get work at
from 81 to SO per day
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Welded THROUGH JAIL-BARs.
The Bride Pledged Her Troth While He
Prison Was Being Moved.

The Bride Pledged Her Troth While Her
Prison Was BEING Moved.
While the City Prison Building was being
removed on rollers to a new location one of
the inmates, negress, was married. The
groom, accompanied by a preacher and
bearing License and blank certificate. ap-
peared at the door and requested admit
lance that the ceremony might be sper-
formed between the man and the woman
prisoner.
1t was against the rules to admit them,
but they were determined not to be baked,
so they went around outside to the window
of the cell in which the woman was con-
fined.
The woman extended through the window
as much Of her hand rs the bars would per-
nit. Only two fingers would go through,
but the man seized those, and the ceremony
BEGAN.
By this time 1t had commenced to rain
hard, but a thoughtful policeman kindly
held an umbrella over the preachers head,
and the bride at the bars, the bridegroom
outside, the preacher, the policeman with
his umbrella, and a small crowd of inter-
ested spectators, all moved in slow and SOL
emn procession, accompanying the Jail in
its onward march as the two were made
one.
The ceremony ended, the newly made
bridegroom was forced to leave his bride in
duress vile, as the combined wealth of the
party was not sufficient to pay the fines
which were necessary to get her out.-KIssi-
NEE (Fla.) special to Philadelphia Record.
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S225 in a buckskin sack in his coat pocket.
While talking to some of the wholesale deal
ers he noticed a well-dre, sed individual
watching him closely, but thought nothing
of it until lie felt tug at the sack of coin in
his pocket, and caught the fellow by the
wrist in time to prevent him from drawing
broke away from Jacobs and went up the
dock on run and was soon lost sight of by
the crowd. Several of the commission men
said they knew the fellow, but declined to
give his name
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Denied the Penort

New YORK, Sept 25.-The report re-
Gently sent out from Chicago to the
effect that the differences between the Union
Pacific and j. b. Haggin, owner of the Ana
conda copper mine, had been adjusted is
authortatyely denied here. It is under
stood that negotiations to that end opened
some months ago are still pending, but no
one In position to know will venture an
opinion as to the outcome
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First nsrree If Mr-dar

SANTA Rosa, Sept 25.-The jury in the
case of ZOllezzi, san Francisco fisherman.
charged with the murder Of his partner,
ISABELLA, on Petauma Flats, brought In a
verdict of murder in the first degree, with
the penalty fixed at life imprisonment. The
verdict is surprise 20 everybody, the evil
dence being purely circumstantiaI.
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Struck by a Train.

PORTLAND, Sept. 25.-The Union Pacific
west-bound passenger train entering this
city to-day struck carriage containing
A. n Gamhell, Grand Secretary Of the
l. O. o. F. of Oregon, and his eldest daugh-
ter, resulting in the killing Of the horses.
the total destruction of the carriage, and
serious. II not fatal iniurY ID The occnnantS.
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A Minister nannsad

CLEVELAND Ohio, Sept. 25.-Rev How
ara Mcoueary, who few days since re-
signed from the priesthood of the Protestant
Episcopal Church. pending sentence of
temporary suspension on proven charges of
heresy, was this evening formally deposed
by Bishop Leonard
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BORN.


BORUCK-MILLER-In this eitv sa,,o,,tou q,
1891. at ST. Lukes Episcopal Cbnrc Jh9peomoer z46
J.. Miller. HOiucN and Oplea
SToKLS-CLARK In this city. sant.r,,o- -,
j. Clark 'Aes aAd Annie
ELL!S-TAYLoR-In this city, September .. 100,
Dy INC kev; DE-. Case William w. Ellis ana HAIL. 90,
Il. Taylor, both OF san Francisco eieu1
oNLoN-NEWBERT-In this city Septeu,er %
1891. at st. Joseph's Church by the 70, -
bert n NeW-
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Prosnectine for Minerals

ST. CROFT FALLS (Wis.), Sept 25.-Hon.
Isaac Staples of Saltwater has several men
employed here under the management of
Seymour Banding prospecting for minerals
principally silver. They have large amount
of fine specimens, which they will ship for
assaying Prospects for silver in paving
quantities are excellent. The point where
they are engaged in working lies along the
bank of the st. Croix, near Mr., Staples'
great water uoWer
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Crushed Again.

AS the overland train hauled into the
depot recently. frst-class dude jumped
from the train and ran uD the steps to the
reservoir to see the great cracks in the
earth, the volcanoes and the Salton Sea, not
to speak Of the Chronicles tidal wave. He
came back somewhat disguised, and said
that he would like to see the "feIlah" that
told him such falsehood, but the brakeman
had gone TO take nan.-Ynma SantineI
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-09-26

John Yacht, seaman, was found dead
in bed yesterday morning in his room at 26
Folsom street. As he was not attended by
a physician, his remains were turned over TO
the Coroner. An autopsy showed that con-
gestiOn Of the liver was the cause CT death.
Yacht was 81 years of age and native OF
Finland.
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COAST FIRES.

The Frisbie House at Vallejo Fired by In,
cendiaries
VALLEJO, Sept 2j.-The Frisbie House
was deliberately set on fire Thursday night
and but for two fishermen would have been
consumed by the flames and with all the ad-
joining buildings. Luckily the first flash of
fire was seen and thus dire destruction pre-
vented. The smell of coal oil could be per-
ceiyed block away and across the street
in q vacant lot two cans which had con-
tanned coal oil and saturated rags were
found
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A stooktonian nies an tbe cor.

HoUsToN Tex.), Sept. 22.-Edward Scott
OF Stockton, CAL, aged 65 years, accom-
panied by TWO daughters en- route home
from the East who was taken from
Southern Pacific train here to-day suffering
from an overdose of morphine, died this
afternoon. His remains will be taken to
Stockton for interment.
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The Greenwood Murderers.

SACRAMENTO, Sept. 2j.-Poliee Captain
Lee of this city said tonight that two men
had been arrested outside the State who, he
had reason to believe, are the men who
committed the Greenwood murder last Feb
ruary near Napa. An officer will arrive
with them In a day or two.
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At Wvandnfta

ORovILLE, Sept. pa fire last night de-
stroyed a barn and blacksmith shop at
Wyandotte; also fences and wood to the
amount of $500.
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Woodbridge Church Bazaar.

To meet the financial exigencies of Wood
bridge Presbyterian Church grand
bazaar Is to be held during the last week in
October. Gifts in aid of the affair may be
forwarded to the pastors wife. Mrs. Il. J.
Curtis. 761 Valencia street. Friends of the
church are appealed TO to support the ba-
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The Strike Ended.

BEAVER FALLS Pa.), Sept. %. - The
strike of five shops of the American AK and
Tool Company. which has been on for two
weeks, is at an end, the men having been
ordered to make the best terms possible, and
are at work again.
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NAPA. Sept. 25.-Mrs. j. G. Mllsap, long
a resident here, was found dead in bed this
morning. She had been in her usual
health, save a cold, and it IS thought that
heart disease was the cause Of her death.
She was a native Of Missouri, was 80 years
old and had a large acquaintanae
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Attachment Issued.

SAN JOSE, Sept. "a writ of attachment
for $1,000 was issued to-day against ], j.
Owens of the Better Times. being the amount
Of the judgment and costs in the libel case
Of II. j. Edwards.
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Pauline Murray Of 20 Stanford street
swore to a complaint yesterday for the ar
rest of her husband. Harry. on a charge of
failure TO provide. The Murrays have been
married twenty years and have family of
nine children. She claims that recently he
has not only failed to provide for his fam
ilY but has also beat her.
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McKinstry's Fee.

1t Is understood that ex-Justice McKln
stry has presented bill Of s495 to the Board
Of Supervisors for his opinion on the tax
question. The amount Is within the $500
limit, beyond which the board could not
order payment without first publishing for
NM week
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Skinned TO Chicaco

SAN JOSE, Sept. 25.-A special train Of
twenty cars loaded with canned goods from
a local cannery was dispatched to-day to
Chicago. The cars were decorated with
flags and banners with inscriptions stating
that they were from San Jose, Santa Clara
County
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Train-Rohhers santanned

Fairfield. Sept. 25.-The two colored
men, Sparrow and Reynolds, who robbed
the passenger train near Dlvisvile, on the
18th inst, were sentenced to-day in the
Superior Court to six years each at Folsom
Prison.
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A daring attempt to rob was committed
ON Jackson-street Wharf about 6 80 o'clock
yesterday morning. l.. Jacobs, a fruit
dealer residing in Oakland, came over to
this side of the bay to.buy fruit, and carried
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The Longshore-Potts Lecture.

Mrs. Longshore-P Potts, Md, whose lee
lures In this city have been listened to with
marked attention by very large number of
ladies, will, tomorrow afternoon, deliver
another lecture on Love, Courtship and
Marriagen
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Held for Murder

BONNEVILLE, Sept. %. st. Pierre, who
killed John COlman, Superintendent OF the
Ruby drift: mine, has been held for murder
without bail.
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At San Luis Obispo.

SAN LUIS oBIsPo, Sept 25.-In the dis
triet fair races to-day George Van Gorden's
Claremont won in the 80 class, Hill Bros
Miss Monroe second Best time, 2:29-
2:28A-2:28 The pacing race was won by
Z In three straight heats. Best time, 2:26.
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The Murderer Of Sailor Brown Faces a Jury
at San Diego.

SAN DIEGO, Sept, 25.-The trial OF c. W.
BreedlOve, who dubbed to death Sailor
Brown Of the United States cruiser Charles
ton. in this city July 14th. began today. A
jury has Deen secured. The District AttOr-
news opening statement was made, and the
taking of testimony begun. Joe Browns
mother is in attendance. There is great
public interest in the case.
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BREEDLOVE ON TRIAL.

MILTON. Sept. 25.-Tue dwelling of Mrs
Mary Abbott was DESTROYED by fire last
night The loss is $500: insured for $500.
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quest on the ground. which resulted in the
Jury generating the railroad employees
IRON all blame for the accident Hamilton
was 40 years Of age.
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Damages Awarded.

VICTORIA (B. c.. Sept. 25.-The jury in
the libel case of Vernon Va. the Victoria
Times returned verdict of $3.50 against
the Times
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BIRTHS MARRIAGES DEATHS

Firth. marriage and death notices sent by m,f
VIII not ne inserte |. They must be hausIs In az
e. t OF the publication Offices anI be iudorssi
't nne name aud residence OF persons authorized
'oh4Ve The same published.I
BORN.
DESrAEK-in this city, September "a 1891 to ths
WIS OF Eugene Despair. a son wv 'A0
bAOON-ln this city. September o. 1901 70 ,b.
wife of William J. Bacon dan ,h 9s 1884, TO 'he
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Chinann chanl.Ar nontAs.

CHICAGO. Sept 25-In the Barker Reed
checker match both games were drawn to-
day. Score-Barker 4, Reed 0. drawn Is.
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Blew His Uead 0H

AVON (Mass). Sept. pa terrible do
nestle tragedy occurred here. Clarence
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MEDALS AWARDED.
The Singer Manufacturing Company Re
ceiXes TMo-One Gold. One Silver.

The Singer Manufacturing Company Re-
ceives Two-one Gold, One Silver.
The many thousands of people that have
visited the fair will be delighted to learn
that merit has been rewarded and the
Singer Manufacturing Company have car
ried off a gold medal for their grand display
of art embroidered work for home decora-
ton, also handsome silver medal for the
best sewing machines for family and manu-
featuring purposes. Too much praise can
not be given this enterprising and we'll
known firm for the magnificent and inter-
esting display which they made, and it is
the unanimous voice of all that their re-
wards are richly and deseryedly won.
Nothing 10 equal in beauty and workman
ship the work done by these famous ma
chimes has ever been seen on the Pacific
Coast, and it is questionable whether their
exhibits could be excelled anywhere. The
greatest crowds have always thronged
about their most interesting booth. The
ease with which their machines are Oper-
ated, their durability and reliability. and
towering above all their magnificent art
rooms, where the work done upon the ma
chimes was shown, has been 4 revelation to
the ladies' and gentlemen Of this Coast.
The Singer has become a household word,
and their display will always recall the
pleasantest reCOllpctiOns Of the fair and he
a monument to the famous company stand
ing WITHOUT peer
The musical programme for this after
noon and evening will be as follows:
AFTERNOON.
l. Grand overture, "Dle Pfegekinder"..
2 Grand operatIc selection. ........... Donizetti
3. Solo FOR cOr1et, LULLABY" ....,...,..... Knoll
Jessie Miilar,
4. "Darkie's Dream .........--..........La Lansing
5. County Fair" comic descriptive fantastic
8. Grand overture. ''Freischutz" C. n. Won " eGer
2. Quartet OF Trombones, MAY Day" Jessie Mlllar
Messrs. Delalny TobIn, Guttman, Wright.
g. Solo for cornet. "Marguerite". ........C White
Jessie Millar.
10. Galop, "Manitoa Ginger Champagne"
..'-'.'.''-.'''.-.'-.'. Deuschler
EVENING.
!. Grand overture. "Rienzin .. ......... Wagner
2. Grand operate seectl"n "Lucreza BOrgia7
80; -: a. ponlzettl
eupnOnlum.
3. Solo for cornet, southern Melodies"......
'.'...'..''.'.' ;,;I;;;.:..''...H Schmidt
4. Popular selection, Scotch Songs. BoDnIseau
Robert Bruce.
8. Trombone solo. "Sea Shelsp (by request..
'''''''''''''''',. '..''. ....Innes
f. X. TobIn.
8. "Rh apsodle Hongroise, No. 81 ..,.,,.... List
z Grand overture, ''Tannhauser". ......... Wagner
g. Quartet for trombones, Come Where the
Lilies Bloom" ................... Will Thompson
Messrs Delaney, Tobln Gutman, Wright
9, Grand scene, La Benediction des Poign-
Original orchestratOn)
~. Anvil chorus Verdi
Solo, cornet by Jessie Miilar: trombone
by y. X. Tobin, who witt be invisi BILE.
IL. "The Jolly Blacksmith" Suckley
Aud Ianu SVne"%
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The medical adviser of friendly society
in Bath advertises that he will undertake
the treatment OF all England at the econ
omic rate of cents weekly for adults and
half price for children.
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z, p. SMITH.

Il. Z. SMITH.
E. P. Smith, the father of Charles Emory
Smith, editor of the Philadelphia Press and
present Minister to Russia, died yesterday
at Mansfield, Conn.,, at the age of 81 years.