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The morning call., 1891-02-04
NICARAGUA CANAL.
Warner Miller Invited to Address Me

Warner Miller Invited to Address Meet
ing ON the Subject.
Since Mondays meeting of the Board OF
Trade, the Chamber of Commerce, Academy
OF Sciences, Produce Exchange, Mechanics
Institute and Geographical Society have ex-
inviting Warner Miller. President of the
Nicaragua Canal Construction Company, TO
address meeting here on the subject of the
American Canal Under American Con-
troll" The invitation is being very largely
Endorsed among the mercantile community.
The latest news concerning the work is
that a depth of thirteen feet has been OBJ
tanned in the channel of the harbOr of San
Juan del Norte, Danish steamer of that
draft having gone in there ana discharged
cargo without obstruction. Work is being
pushed by two powerful dredgers and
large force of men.
The morning call., 1891-02-04
THE SECRET.

1t is significant that the newspapers which
are supported by railroads are strenuous
advocates for free trade. We notice that the
Record Union now advocates free trade.
The Aitd California advocates free trade.
and we suppose the Erening Post will fol-
low suit. What does this mean? If free
trade prevailed the railroads would trans
port raw material to the seaports. TO go to
Europe aud there be manufactured, and
then returned to the consumers. after pay
ing freight both ways. And where the rail-
roads own steamship lines there is more
transportation for the free-traders. II will
be realized from this that railroads can al
ford to own or subsidize newspapers.
The morning call., 1891-02-04
a smooth swindler.

An oily-tongued confidenceman recently
defrauded Henry Hayneman and other
wholesale dealers of this city by represent
ing that he had just come from Sacramento
where he had seen some of their customers
who needed goods before they could be de-
livered by express. He would take a part
OF the orders with him, and the fraud was
not discovered until the remainder of the
goods was shipped to the firms which the
operator claimed TO REPRESENT
The morning call., 1891-02-04

propounds may be considered from several
points of view. While there may be more
negatives than alternatives to the question
as stated, the alternatives would prepou der
ate if the question had been as to the indis-
erection of the character who broke off
match on suspicion.
The morning call., 1891-02-04
AUCTION SALES TODAY.

FuRNIruRE.-By Chas. Levy, at 3224a Chestnut
81, II o'clock.
FuHx TURE.-By \. L. Cressweil, at l4O Chestnut
attn O'Clock.
FuRxIrrRE.-By NJ. J. simmons, at l7Os Devisa-
deTo ST., al II clock
The morning call., 1891-02-04
SUBSCRIPTIONS RATES

DAILY CALL Oncuding Sundays, So per year by
mail postpaid; Is cents per week, or IS cents per
calendar month through carriers. DAILY CALL,
Eve COPIES three months. ST 20. SUNDAY CALL
twelve psgesl. 81 so per year, postpaid. SUNDAY
CALL and W EEFlLY CALL, s. 50 per year. post
raid. WEEKLY CALL (eight pagesl, 81 % per year,
losIlalu { pbs of ten fsent to Que address,. $40.
The morning call., 1891-02-04
civil seryice F,,mina,ions

Sxty-four apple nts for positions as car
riers and porters in the Postoffice presented
themselves for the Civil Service examina-
ton, which was held in the Appraisers
Building yesterday. The result will not be
known for some days. To-day the Examiu-
lug Board will conduct the examination for
positions as clerks. About 40 young people
have filed application PAPERS
The morning call., 1891-02-04
THE CALLS CALENDAR.
notice!
February, 1891.

ANY Of our patrons who fail to find
The MORNING CALL for sale by
train-boys Will confer favor by mott
tying this Office of the fact, naming the
GATE and train.
The morning call., 1891-02-04

,,.vontromery street, near Clay, open until II
l.cio,t P VI. BRANCH OFFICES: 40 Market
st,cet. near Kearny, open until u O'Clock midnight:
ESQ Ha-es street, open until $3.50 o'clock; sos
akin street, open until 80 o'clock; 25ls Mission
street, open until O'Clock p NJ, and 1l6 Ninth
a,reet open until $50 p NJ.
The morning call., 1891-02-04
Given in Alleged Fraud.

Henry NJ. Levy. receiver of NJ. jacobson,
an insoivent debtor, has sued Rosalie
jacobson 10 set aside a deed OF the insol-
vents property in Humboldt County, given
by him to her in alleged fraud of his credit
The morning call., 1891-02-04

" am one OF the happiest mothers in Lowell over
what Hoods sarsaparilIa has done for my child as
really believe it saved her eyesight," says Mrs X.
r. Williams, Lowell, Mass.
The morning call., 1891-02-04

AS PRAYED FoR.-James Leddin, who sued
me dlDernia Savings and Loan Society to re.
cover S226O 33, alleged 10 have been deposited
by his VIE, who has since died, was Yesterday
awarded judgment as prayed for, by Judge Wal
lace. "
The morning call., 1891-02-04

DISTRIBUTION DEcREED.-Judge Coffey yes
teroay sgned decree Of distribution of the es.
tate OF PhG be Harris, estimated by the admins
Slo0,547 81. D' i"o"'' al
The morning call., 1891-02-04

The Supreme Court of Washington has
decided that all money collected in moor
porated towns for liquor licenses must lie
divided with the State. BY this decision
the State revenue will be increased $50, 900
year.
The morning call., 1891-02-04

"A DIVORCE GRANTED.-Judge Wallace yes
terday granted the plaintiff divorce In the case
OF Gertrude Reed against William r. Reed oo
the ground OF wiful neglect 0'' ""
The morning call., 1891-02-04
Mrs. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. syrupY

Has been used over nifty years by millions OF moth
ers for their children while teething. with perfect
success II soothes the child, softens the gums al
lays pain, cures wind collie regulates bowels aud
is the best remedy for darrhoea whether arising
from ething or other For sale by drug
gists in every part OF the world. Be sure and ask
for Mrs winslow's Soothing syrup Twenty-Five
cents bottle.
The morning call., 1891-02-04
prBLJCATToN oFFICE:

TIE MORNING CALL
&c q Iarrei. circulation than any other
revsp per published in San Francisco
The morning call., 1891-02-04

LARGEST manufacturer OF California glace
fruits, SOC per h., in Jap. baskets Townsend,s..
The morning call., 1891-02-04

MANY causes induce gray hair. but PARKER's
HAIR BALsAM brings back the youthful color.
PARKER's GINGER Tonic cures Inward Mains
The morning call., 1891-02-04

BEST IN THE WORLD !"-Cutler Bros Boston
Vegetable Pulmonary Basam. for CoughJ, Colds and
Consumption San Francisco Druggists
The morning call., 1891-02-04
DISPENSING JUSTICE.

cesses have been on small scae-that large
enterprises are beyond the mental reach of
our prouIp
The morning call., 1891-02-04
BROKEN hOrehound CANDY. zoe lb Iownssnas.

ADMITTED TO PRACTIcE.-Henry W. Brad
icy and James Giiett were admitted to practice
III the United Ssates District Court Yesterday
The morning call., 1891-02-04

Extra minee pies. swA1N's. 218 Suffer street.
The morning call., 1891-02-04
NOTICE OF MEETINGS

BEEcHAM's PILLS act like magic on weak stomach
The morning call., 1891-02-04


DoG MANUFACTURING MALE FOR YARD,
- Duii mastin or bull terrier preferred BuYSES
q CO., 6oi Merchant st, upstairs. fe3 Sc
The morning call., 1891-02-04

IA ALTER FITZ-GEORGE, EXPERT ACCOUNT
w ant and auditor. 425 Montgomery st.-Baance
sheets and profit and loss accounts prepared arbi-
ration and trust accounts speciality; complicated
accounts Investigated and adjusted; merchants
and Iradesmen's books written up By special. con
tract lel6 II
The morning call., 1891-02-04

ID UTTON-HOLES AND BUTTONS MADE. PINK
ID ing latest style. plating. Is O'Farrel seq II
ORIENTAL HAIR GLOSS RESTORES GRAY
" hair to original color: soItens the hair when dry
ana hard; soothes irrtated scalp and skin T.
RIDER 5O4 Bush ST nol5 I'm
The morning call., 1891-02-04

Woo CAN BUY YOUR FURNITURE ON IN
i stsneuts; easy terms BARE BROS, 322 L1d
324 Hayes ST.. bet. Franklin and Cough mrl6t
CARPETS THOROUGHLY CLEANED WITHOUT
" beating; refttiHg carpets specially. CONKLIS
BROS. 1888 Golden Gate ave; telephone 2l26. ID
CARPETS CLEAN ED CHEAP STRAIrUN "
Y WHELDEN 453 Stevenson st. SEQ 4
The morning call., 1891-02-04

q. z LIFE-SIZE FORIhAIIS IN UkAYON.
tpO. Acme Portrait Company. II Third St DE- 6m
DEyELATIUN TO LADIES; DIR KIRKwoOD'S
IL Safeguards infallible beneficial healthy: agents
wanted. kirkwood Hard Rubber Co., Murphy Build
8 F. ia6 If
The morning call., 1891-02-04

lhf',o-C nIE,u tACuh l IN ~ IN ~ DL
DARE CALIFORNIA VIEWS; SAMPLE FOR Is
IL cents: send stamp for catalogue. Address Cali
fornia Art Gallery. Santa Rosa, Cat. jal0 I'm
The morning call., 1891-02-04

I ARGEST STOCK, LARGEST STORE, LOWEST
II price; easiest terms and secondhand
furniture and carpets, stoves and ranges; highest
price paid for secondhand goods; open evenings
l017, 1913, 1921, 1923 Mission ST., bet Sixth aud
Seventh, J. NOONAS. au7 tt
The morning call., 1891-02-04
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


COMPETENT AND RELIABLE YOUNG WOMAN
~ wants situation for ho1sework; is a good COOK
and launGress; best OF city references. $40 Hayes
street. feS cts
DEFINED GERMAN GIRL WANTS PLACE
IL with grown children: understands sewing. 1920
Suffer ST. fee SITS
W ANTED-BY A YOUNG GERMAN WIDOW,
W situation as hoUsekeeper for widower with
children. Apply at 10 Folsom ave-, off Folsom ST.,
pet seventh and Eighth. bet IL NJ. and p. M 3t*
FRENCH LADY WISHES SITUATION IN FAM
lily TO assist with children ana chamberwork. Adj
dress S15 Stockton St. ja30 IT'S
K ETTER THAN MONEY IN THE BANK-FIyE
- lots in Lakeyiew. ia25 tt
THE EVENING BULLETIN, PRICE REDUCED
TO . cents per week, delivered by carrier to any
part OF the city the Bulletin is the best oldest
and largest evening paper published on the coast:
orders by postal-card otherwise win receive
prompt attention. ONCE 622 Montgomery st.
CHEAPEST AND BEST IN AMERICA-THE
~ eightpage WEEKLY CALL, sent to any address
in the United States or Canada year for 81 20.
postage free.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-09
THE CHARrEK REvIsEKs.
Adoption or Plan of Grade Rcassess



The Charter revision committee held short
meeting last night and further discussed the as
sessment question II also discussed one or two
otner snb}ec0 md adopted an amendment pro-
s1oans Iorthe incorporation of the Ninth ward.
ne proposed amendment providing for the
sfesu1n TO property-owners Of a proportionate
eDaountof the money paid by each remaining
over after any local street improvement 70 be al
towed as rebate. was referred back 10 the judi
eisry committee after some discussion.
The following provision rs to reassessment for
street improvement was adopted:
In ali eases OF special assessment for local i'm
provements OF any kind against any property,
persons or corporations whatsoever, and said
assessments have failed To b. valid, in whole or
IN part. because of want OF form. insufiei
or Noncompliance with the charter provisions
governing such assessments, the city council
shall be AMI is hereby authorized 10 reassess
such special tax or assessment, and to enforce
their collection. in accordance with The proyi-
slons existing at the time the reassessment is
made.
This clause Is the same as that in the Dallas,
Tex, city charter.
Mr. Jacobs offered an amendment relative 10
the word boundaries. HIS plan changes the
limits Of the laird and seventh wards slightly
and adds ninth ward. embracing the annexed
territory on the north The amendment was
adopted
The matter Of the eity's power 20 make re-
assessments was referred TO the corporation
counsel
The committee adjourned to meet this even
ing az 30 o'clock
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Ran. L.ia Acro.s the Roekie..

The st. Paul Pioneer Press obtains the follow
ing information from gentleman who has Just
returned from trip TO the Pacific coast, during
which he went over the line OF construction OF
the Great Eorthern's extension to the Flathead
valley and the Pacific: The entire line Is under
On advanced stage of construction from the
Rockies 70 point near Spokane. The rails are
down 10 Mecartysville, seven miles west of the
summit to the main range, and the steel will
reach Kalispell early In November Though in
the midst OF stupendous mountains, more jagged
and abyssmal than in any other part of the
Rockies. the line is carried over the summit
with maximum gradient of only ifty-two feet
per mile-an immense advantage from q traffic
standpoint. The Flathead valley and the bal
ance OF Northwestern Montana is described as
vast forest OF pine, spruce. fir, cedar and larch
with the exception of a part of the main valley,
which Is . rich prairie land already under Ugh
state OF cultivation. The railroad has finished
grading extensive yards for the division at
EaiiSreli
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-09
Jewish Atonsment nav.

Tonight the Hebrew dons sackcloth in token
OF spiritual as well as physical humiliation.
For year he mas pursued business aud pleas
ure, and carried on the affairs OF life But on
this occasion he stops. looks over the past,
makes an honest effort at repentance and asks
his God to forgive him the sins of the year. The
customs are peculiar. According to strict rules
the Jew, on this day, may neither
drink nor eat According to Biblical
command he must "afiict his soul"
The synagogues are crowded. the preacher is
eloquent, aud throughout the whole day, with
out cessation, the prescribed prayers are kept
up. When dusk comes the people look for the
appearance oil the evening star, and when it
peeps out in the armament, the whole congre-
CATION joins In singing the "El Norah," or HYMN
OF Joy, and the devout worshipers go to their
homes, break the fast and again around the
family board praise the Eternal for his blessings
The Jews call this day the holy Sabbath of
Sabbathsh
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-09
RIGHTS OF MUTUALS.
Weir's Action Prevents a Test
Suit i'm the Courts.
THE ISSUE HAS BEEN AVOIDED.
MI. Spencer Replies That the Suspended
Company Cannot Comply With
the State Law.

The letter of Allen Weir, state insurance com
missioner, TO ID. A. Spencer, secretary of the
Home Fire Insurance Company, notifying the
latter that he had suspended the permit OF the
Seneca County Mutual Insurance Company, of
Ohio, to do business in this state, was some
what OF a surprise to that gentleman Mr.
Spencer said to PosT-INTELLIGEscER reporter
yesterday:
Before Mr.. Weir suspended the permit had
gone to Olympia with Mr.. E. C. Hughes, the at
tofney representing the stock companies and
had in an anicable way arranged with him the
preliminaries for a trial before the supreme
court to test his power to permit a purely mu-
tnal company TO do business in this state Ihad
expected to use the case of the Seneca County
mutual as test case, but as Mr. Weir has again
suspended that company, we have no mutual
company out of which a test case can be made +"
In reply to Mr.. Weir's letter Mr.. Spencer
wrote:
While will fully and most naturally agree
with you In your conclusions regarding the in
sufheiency OF the assets OF that company to
comply with the law OF this state / somewhat
regret that you did not allow this to be made q
test case for all purely mutual companies
note your conditions regarding the de Josit
OIL guarantee fund by the seneca County Mu-
tuai before you Will again issue certificate to
that company TO do business in this state, and
confess l am somewhat at loss to know how
under the charter of that company the fund can
be raised The charter is that OF a purely mu-
tual company, and does not provide for
any guarantee fund, beyond the premium
notes. The guarantee fund ii raised
would be from individuals, and not from
the corporation. AS business transaction
cannot imagine any business man who would
pledge either his money or promise to pay
money without security or compensation. AS a
natural sequence the only way the fund could
be raised would be by pledge of the assets of the
company which would be in violation OF its
charter.
The logical conclusion to be drawn from Mr.
ROYALS examination of the Seneca County Mu-
tuai and your findings therefrom is that no
purely mutual company can do business in this
state, as the character of the assets OF that CON-
pany are essentially the same as those of all
other mutual companies. Whenever one Of
these companies is enabled to put up guar
antee fund 1t will be because il has changed its
charter and became a stock company, and will
then have TO stand or fall on its merits as
stock company.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-09
THE HARVEST OF DEATH.
A Wife Joins Her Husband In His Las
Hours-Funerals.

Michael McGinn, aged IS years, died at Provi-
dence hospital yesterday morning about l
o'clock. The remains were taken to Bonney
Stewards to be prepared for burial The funeral
services will be held this morning at $50 clock
from the chapel at Providence hospital. The
unfortunate man was a native of Ireland, and
married in that country. He was joined by his
wife in this city last saturday.
The remains OF J. $. Moore, who was killed by
falling embankment at Fremont Tuesday are
still at Bonney & Stewards awaiting the arrival
of the son. William, who was at North Yakima
when last heard from.
The funeral services of William McCulloek
aged years and months, were held yesterday
afternoon at O'Clock from the residence OF the
parents, No. 10 Joy street The remains were
buried at Lake View cemetery.
The funeral services of /. Ii. Place, who died
OF blood poisoning, will be held this morning at
10 o'cloc& from the undertaking rooms of Bon
ney d Stewart. Place was a member of the
typographical Union and will be buried by that
organization. The remains will be inferred at
Lake View cemetery.
Richard F. Singleton died of consumption
yesterday morning at his former residence, cor
ner OF Taylor and Lane streets. The funeral
services will be held this afternoon at O'Clock
under the auspices OF the Masonic relief board,
from the residence. The pallbearers Will con-
sist of six men, two from the Odd Fellows, two
from the Masons and two from the Presbyterian
church.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-09
shipping Intelligence.

TAToosH, Oct SIS p. m.--Cloudy; brisk SOUTH
west wind
NEAH BAY, Oct SIS p. m.-Partly cloudy;
fresh south wind.
CLALLAN BAY, Oct. SIS p. m--Thick fog;
fresh southwest wind.
PoRr CRESCENT, Oct. SIS p. m.-Dense fog;
light southwest wind. Tug passed In with bark
in tow at 2:30 p.
PoRT ANGELES, Oct SIS D. m-Cloudless:
brisk west wind.
PoRT HADLocK, Oct. 8-Arrived-Schr Azalea.
PoRT BLAKELY, Oct S.-Sailed-Havre.
Port MADISON, Oct. S-Sailed-Joseph Russ,
for san Diego.
SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. s.-Arrived-Str Haytian
Republic, from Port Angeles; bk c. d. Bryant,
from Port Hadiock; blk Northwest, from Port
Madison; Retriever. from Port Hadlock
CIeared-str George W. Elder, for Astoria.
Sailed-Bk General Butler, for Puget sound
Arrited-Bk sumatra, from Departure bay;
str City OF Puebla, from Victoria Departed
Bk Germania, for Seattle; str George w. Elder,
for Astoria
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-09
MARINE NEWS NOTES.
Inaccurate Lines of Equal Mag
netic Variation.
OIL ON THE TROUBLED WATERS.
Heavy Fog on Lake Washington-state
OF Washington in the Opposition
Water Front Notes.

The special bulletin just issued from the
branch photographic Office at San Francisco
ca Is attention to the fact that the lines of equal
magnetic variation laid down on charts of the
Pacific ocean are wrong and that the existing
data are insufficient 10 assign the correct diree-
ton OF the magnetic meridian; that blanks have
been prepared and viii be forwarded from the
Office on request of mariners for the purpose OF
noting observations, with view to furnishing
the necessary data This Is of special interest
10 coast mariners and they will no doubt be
willing 10 make the desired reports
Regarding the effect of oil on rough sea, the
bulletin furnishes reports from half a dozen sea
captains, in which they all give positive proofs
of instances in which their respective vessels
seemed in imminent danger, and the use of oil
in various ways had q marvellous effect in quiet
ing the waves As TO the kind of oil and the
best method OF applying il, they were not
agreed. Most of them reported having used it
in canvas bags, which were thrown overheard.
Notice is given OF various changes in the
buoys in Nanairno harbor. Among others, the
following in the approach to the harDor require
special notice:
Gabriola reefs buoy, black can, surmountei by
stan and cage, 10 rnoored at northeast end of
reef Approximate posirion-Lat, 49:09:30;
long, l2s-38-30
Fairway channel northern reef buoy, red can,
is moored 200 yards southeast OF south end OF
reef southeastward of Lighthouse island Ap
proximate position-Lat., n 1925; long. w
12c53-20
The black buoy previously moored 200 yards
southwest of south end of Lighthouse island,
and the Fairway bell buoy in Fairway channel,
approach to Nanaimo harbor, have been with.
drawn.
Telephone communication has been estab-
lished between the lighthouses along the south
west coast of Vancouver island, between Vic
toria and Cape Beale light station, for the trans
mission OF messages at fixed rates. And a sig
nal station has been established at Cormanoh
Lighthouse for communicating with passing
vessels, BY the international code.
rock not indicated on the charts has been
reported as existing about 800 yards north forty
three west (truej from White point, northwest
coast of Clifford island. The rock, which is
covered except at low water, was seen from the
steamer EyangeIine
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ADJUSTMENTS.
Davenport at the opera-Hou.e.

DaFenport at the Opera- n ouse.
Fanny Davenport will appear at the Seattle
opera-house on Wednesday night in NJ. Victo-
rien sardou's Fedora" which may be justly
termed "the sensation of two continents" and
expectation is on tiptoe for the event The
play has brought to Sardou, the author, more
money than anything that has yet emanated
from his gifted pen, and Miss Davenport has
unquestionably scored her greatest hit in this
play some writers have doubted whether
sardou has ever done anything in the way of
genuine Characterization that is better than
Fedora, the spoiled and petted singer, the de-
voice, the Unfortunately and furiously jealous
lover, the constant heart and the fury that stays
not her hand from murder when outrage seeks
to consummate its last infamous bargain La
Iosca, Theodore aud Others OF sardou's
heroines have been forcible and penetrating
studies in femininities, but Fedora is quite
another person from either of them, and they
are the essence of simplicity beside her.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-09
RAILROAD NOTES.

Twelve car loads of heat arrived yesterday.
L. A. Allen. of snohomish, manager of the
Three road, is in the city.
On the Seattle & Montana road s,S77 feet of
usek were laid on Wednesday. making the total
70 date II miles 4,ess .eet
Thomas A. Graham, of Tacoma, district pas
senger agent OF the Southern Pacific railroad.
vas IN :he city yesterday.
J. g Hamilton, of Minneapolis, agent of the
ked Fast freight line, who has been in the city,
went to Victoria yesterday.
~. 9. Hall, western superintendent of the
nor'nern Pacific Express Company, and f. A.
heece, special agent, went TO Aberdeen yes.
terday
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-09
Water Front Notes.

The bark Charles B. Kenny will be ready for
sea with a cargo OF Gilman coal about next
Tuesday.
The new schooner w. H. Talbot has almost
finished loading her cargo of lumber at Port
Blakeley
Tug Biz came in from Port Townsend yester-
day alter having delivered boom of logs there
IRON Samish
Steam schooner Lakme arrived back from
Snoalwater bay yesterday and went to the bunk
ers to load coal for San Francisco.
Weather forecast for twenty-four hours from
$50 O'Clock last evening: CLOUDY and foggy
weather; cooler; warm wave disappearing from
state of Washington; wind becoming westerly
with clearing weather"