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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-15

nf Snake River. The divide between the
Yellowstone and Snake River is a marshy
meadow, more or less overlooked in spring,
its whole width scarcely more than an eighth
Of mile. The Yellowstone is very
clear. cold stream Temperature 500 to COZ,
and, taken its whole extent, it is one
it flows through large glacial depression,
in which it expands to form tbs Yellow
stone Lake (774l feet eleyation). This is
large body of water. of very Irregular form,
which is often compared to that of an un-
couth hand with a very large thumb and
three shrunken fingers. Its greatest length,
north and south, is about twenty-five miles,
and its greatest width across the thumb is
about fifteen miles. West and south of the
lake are high mountains, aud The lake
banks are in many places bold and rocky.
the hills being covered with pine and ir
trees. Toward the north end of the lake
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-15

Presidents term expired. Like Washing
Ton, Monroe married a widow with an only
SON. and as children Of his own were denied
Ism he adopted young Todd. Todd mar
Tel Young lady of good connection. but
beyond this he never accomplished anything
which distinguished him in after life.
John Quincy Adams brought with him to
-ae White Houss pretty good sized baby"
i- TIE person Of his son. Charles Francis,
SWIFT ws>l at the Time of his fathers inaug-
l-l-5n Ie had attended school in Eng
land when his father was Minister there.
90 uphold the fair fame of his country. at
t.at t.me very unpopular in Great Britain.
tii, 1sequent honorable career at home
su1 abroad as Minister to England is his
tony.
Mrs Andrew Jackson D0nelson was mis-
tess If the White House during Jackson's
Sine. and her sons Andrew and John be-
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-15

Around the hem of the skirt band of
the jewel-studded swede is passed in and out
thus completing an exceedingly charming
and picturesque gown, which has quite a
touch of meiievalsm about it. 1t is of
heliOtroDe-colored cloth, trimmed with tan
cOl0red swede and striped silk. The bodice
is tight-fltting. with big Turing revers, lined
with the striped silk, turning back to expose
full vest of sDft creamy surah. There are
straight, full sleeves of the cloth loosely
gathered at the waist which may be pushed
up at will, to display what are calIod init
ten-sleeves" underneath These latter are
close-fittlng and extend well over the wrist,
and are made of striped silk. Dawn the
center of the front of the bell-skrt the
underskirt of striped silk shows between.
the two cores of cloth, which are kept apart
In fashion very prevalent just now, by
means OF buttons, which are qurintIy COW
cred with crocheted silk. A Swiss belt of
embroidered swede is worn round the waist
attached to which at the right side is a
chatelaine bag, also of s~ EIDE, studded with
isweled nails. 1t has strings. These are
passed through openings. cut In the skirt,
and then cut out again. This holds the
pocket down aud prevents it flying out as
the wearer walks.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-15
THE NORWEGIAN
EXPLORER.
DR.. FrldtjOf Nansen, Who Will Seek
The Passage to The North Pole.
His Daring and Novel Undertakings To Uss
the Elements to Accomplish His Ends.
His Plans Outlined

Some tina in February of next year DIR.
Fridtjof Nansen. well known as an explorer
Of the arctic regions, will leave Norway on
an expedition TO discover the passage to the
North Pole. The explorer, who has spent
considerable time in the study of the
northern currents and has carefully noted
wherein previous explorers failed. has de-
vised plan which he believes will enable
him to make the great discovery. To a
writer for the London Graphic he recently
said:
shortly my plan Is as follows: intend
to build vessel as small and strong as pos
sible. just large enough to hold coal and
provisions for twelve men for five years. A
vessel of about 10 tons gross will probably
suffice. 1t shall have engines powerful
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-15

became a Colonel in the Continental
Army, commanded by his stepfaiher.
Befors Independence was gained tie
young Colonel died in the field with his regi-
ment, leaving a widow and four small chill
tren. Two of these, Nelle.aud George W.
r. Custis, were adopted by General Wash
I.5;on, and later when he WAS made Presi-
: cent his two pretty grandchildren, then 10
and years old respectively, engaged a large
mare both OF his own and the national at
.cutiOn.
When Washington, declining third term,
gstred to Mount Vernon, the two children
ent along. and they were beth married
tIere. Nellie welded Major Lewis. who
was General Washngton's secretary. and
+@leorge became the husband of Mary Fitz-
hugh, described as one Of the prettiest girls
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-15
That of St. Louis Said to Be Almost p,

That of st. Louis Said to Be Almost Per-
feet.
The government Of st. Louis is as nearly
perfect as that Of any city in the United
States, and yet while it is modelled upon
the theory and plan of our Federal and
State Governments. and has tho executive
and legislative branches, with the veto
power in this former. and the division of
the latter into higher, select and smaller
body, and lower, larger and more essen
TALLY representative body. and while the
concurrence OF bath branches OF the legis-
lative and that of the executive are neces-
sary to the enacting of any law. except that
the legislative can override the executive
veto by the necessary vote. still the judicial
branch is wanting, and the result is that
from time to time the other two branches
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-15

the banks are lower and here terraces show
pastures and woodlands of its outlet, the
territory known as Hayden Valley.
Above the lake the Yellowstone River
winds through marshy meadows, between
wooded hills, behind which are the rugged
peaks OF high volcanic mountains. The
current is sluggish above the lake, and be-
tween the lake aud the upper falls there is
also no great descent The river below the
lake is bordered by low hills, some of them
wooded, others forming open. grassy pas
lures. Below the lake the large river flows
for about fifteen miles with quiet current,
then punges into II deep canyon over two
vertical falls 109 feet and 30S feet in height.
This famous canyon is more than TIVE nty
miles long. with nearly perpendicular walls
the stream below the falls is swift until it
leaves the park. The Yellowstone retains
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-15
FALLS OF THE
YELLOWSTONE.
A Country Unsurpassed for the Grandeur
Of Its Scenery.
A Glacial Depression Which Has Expanded
Into the Form of Magnificent Lake.
The Grand Canyon and Valley.

The Yellowstone River says Professor
David Starr Jordan, drains an area of 1900
square miles. or about one-half the surface
OF the Yellowstone Park. 1t has its rise in
the Continental Divide, to the southeastern
limit oil the park. One of its tributaries,
Atlantic Creek, flows to the eastward by
the side OF low part of the divide known
as Two Ocean Pass. On the opposite side
OF this pass, at distance of about one
eighth of mile, flows Pacific Creek in the
opposite direction, though parallel with At
lanuc Creek. Pacific Creek is tributary
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-15
FOR AFTERNOON TEAS.
A Gown That Is Just the Thilg-A Beauty Of
Pale Gray Cloth.
sIeeial to THE SUNDAY GALL

New YORK, Nov. 9, l891.-It is a matter
of some wonder that the American woman,
who is without doubt an inveterate tea
drinker, does not institute more generally
afternoon teas. English fashion, as an ex-
cuse for imbibing a little of her favorite
beverage,with comic rtable and picturesque
surroundings. Afternoon calls have been
aptlv described by some frivolous daughter
OF Eve as deadly dull" She meant after
round yourselves with low chairs, soft
cushions, Liberty GraperieS and comfortable
"fauteuilS" and settees, have the pretty
low table with its captivating load of egg
she'll china, silver cream-jug and sugar-bowl
and dainty cakes placed as a center to your
group OF pretty callers. Tea is stimulant,
and will set the tongues going under its
wonderful influence; scandal will take an
amusing and instructive form. You will be
surprised TO find what superlatvely sharp
and witty things you can say when you
have daintlly slipped couple OF cups. And
then the afternoon Tea is such u capital oc-
caslop on which 10 wear those daring and
original gowns-don't you know the sort l
mean? rather negligee, fashionable enough
TO be clear of the accusation OF eceentricity,
questionable enough to be piquant, and SO
entirely and intensely becoming Some
women will murmur mot out loud. Of
course). what good will all this clever
dressing be with no men to admire p"
Neii' such IhlhSS as men AT afternoon teas
have not been unknown in history. There
have been, and are, such peculiar phe-
nomena. Redfern, although it is perhaps
not widely known, does not limit himself to
clothing beauty in tine saddle or on the
street. He gives sketch of gown which
is just the thing for an afternoon tea or at
home. 1t is modelled by him after gown
worn by Miss Helyett." the popular
heroine of the with a big T) Partisan
eomedy-Felix has also seized the idea. But
it is distinctly Redfernism to make the
straps of swede.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-15
He HowIs for Blood,

The Butte MONTY Miner bowls for
b-l-u-d-d. Listen to this batte-cry: "Some
one must he whipped; the American eagle
freedom must have the dust OF innocnous
desuetude brushed from It's languid folds (;
we want chance to whoop, and Chile is our
meat. Let the Valparaisnn streets run red
with the gore of the offenders, and give
Uncle Sam at least one scalp to hang upon
the wall. Time" When the war begins
the Miner should be put in the front ranks,
where his thirst for gore can be satisfied
Buffalo Express.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-15
BdbU Mckee.

Undoubtedly have become the national baby
Ia this administration but for the early
death Of his grandfather.
While Tyler was President two of his
grandchildren were born in the White
House. Robert Jones. son Of Mrs. Mary Tyler
Jones, and Letitia Christian. daughter Of
Robert Tyler. Robert Jones was afterward
IN Less army. and at last accounts was
living happily on the family estate in
Charles City County. Va. Letitia married
Soulherner and her career has been quiet
and uneventful. The real nations baby"
II this administration was Lizzie" Tyler.
she was just IS when her father succeeded
- the Presidency ana in the following year.
~ January 81, 1872. she married William
r. Waller OF Williamsburg Va. Her eldest
son, William, in after years married the
Young sister of Mrs. Jefferson Davis at
hiehmond during the late war
The Folks mad no children Under the
~iaylor regime there were no children
eitber. In the strict sense OF the word, but
Irs. Elizabeth Bliss General Taylor's
daughter, Miss Betty. was locked upon with
friendly interest as the White House baby,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-15
=. WHERE ARE NOW THE
WHITE HOUSE BABIES?
=
-t.rigf Resume Of The Infants From the
Time Of Washington.
Nellie and George GUSTS Belle Patterson.
Nellie Grant-Abe Garfield" Tad" Lin
eola-scott and Fannie Hayes, Etc.

What has become of our national babies?
asks the New York Recorder.
: The birth Of ex-PresideDt Cieyeiand's
*g-.s daughter a few weeks ago lends par
81 -l,aisr interest to this question; for. though
.she was not ushered into the world IN the
: Executive Mansion, she enjoys the unique
distinction Of being the only child ever born
Il, IN ex- President Of the United States
:. For the time being she almost riyaled
.:Bany Mckee himself in the public mind,
i The frst Of Master Mckee's line came in
with the father of his country. Washing
ton had no children Of his own, but his wife
=7ad a son by her first marriage TO Colonel
:r'ustis. a wealthy planter. After he married
Tie Widow Gusts the first President of the
country adopted the boy who afterward
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-15

qnis. He is a blonde, too, but too old for
curls. and he doesn't talk with the grocer
round the corner, for hismamma is not poor,
but is the Marquse Helen San Mariana,
who lives in luxury in a stately apartment
at Flfth-avenue family hotel, the Bristol.
Little Robert, II years old, is grand-nephew
to King, Amadeus Of Aosts, who held the
throne of Spain from 1870 to 1873. The
Queen Marie was sister of his great-grand-
mother. He belongs TO Company of the
Berkeley Battalion, is bright scholar.
good bicyclist and doesn't look as though
his digestion or family pride interfered with
his fun in the least. The lads grandmother,
now living in small town near Turin,
Italy. was once embassadress to the
Court Of Prussia, at Berlin, and
life-size portrait of that beautiful
woman now hangs in one of the rich
ings, of his mother, the MarQuise Helen
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-15

San Mariana His father. the present Mar
quis San Mariana, is nephew of Cardinal
San Mariana Of Rome, and first cousin to
General San Mariana, commander-in-
chief of the Italian for es al Massowah in
the late A frican war. His mother, In Mar
quise Helen, was Miss Gllinder Of New
York, another illustration of lovely Ameri-
can women who have married in the no.
biiity. She is deyout Catholic, and in one
of her apartments has fitted up shrine to
the Virgin. where tapers burn throughout
the day and night, shaded by costly Bohe-
milan glass. The rooms contain quantity
Of rich vases, fine paintings, imported fur
nishings and gems of art from all over the
world. They face on Fifth avenue and are
the ideal surroundings of marQuise, whs
is also a devoted mother. The Berkeley
school is non-sectarian, and represents
most OF the millionaire families of the
State. BE is considered a bright scholar,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-15

An English woman is reported to have
recently caught in a river in Scotland five
salmon, which average over twenty pounds
each. The fish were all captured, it is said,
with an artificial fly and unassisted.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-15
NEW YORK's LITTLE MARQUIS.

His Mother An American-Grand-Nep
of King.
Like Little Lord Fauntleroy, New York
contains to-day another important little
chap who will one day be, this time, mar
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-15

The next sketch Is lovely gown Of pale
gray cloth, made with a very long coat bod
ice aud having both the bodice and the
skirt braided with a narrow band of gold
gallon, studded with tiny steel nails. Bands
OF golden otter form smart vest to the bod
Ice. the same fur being also used for the collar
and cuffs, and as an edSing for part of the
hem OF the skirt The graceful hat and
feathers are arranged to correspond.
LIE BARON DE FREMONT
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-15
,owER OR GREAT FALLS OF THE YELLo WsroyE.

belongs to the Legion of Honor Battalion,
is tall, well built. unaffected, and altogether
striking example Of sensible American
training, very promising lad. N. Y.
World.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-15
A MODEL GOVERNMENT.

its general character as a clear, cold and
swift river for almost its whole course
through Montana. until 1t Joins the Missouri.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-15
Pictures Of all the Presidents from
Washington to Harrison.
1T ALSO GIVES In BRIEF:

The History OF Colonial Politics.
The History OF Revo utionary Politicy.
The History OF the Confederation.
The History of the U. s. Government BY Con.
crosses.
The History Of the q. s BY AdninistratI,ul
An Analysis of the Federal Government
Valuable Statistics on Debts.
Valuable Statistics on Revenues.
Valusb's Statistics on Expenditures,
Issues Of all Political Parties.
The History Of all Political Partis, which a,y,
existed in this country.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-15

I suppose / should "fess." not like the
bad boy who heroically told his broiher he
had escaped being whipped "'cause he
'fessrd to father" But why didn't he
whip you?" queried the anxious mscreant,
thinking he would Try the same efficacious
method. Cause, you see, | 'fessed on
YOU" I'll "fess" on myself [ was nearly
run over and killed not mauy weeks ago on
Fifth avenue. l Jumped our of the Fifth
avenue coach that goe. at slow rattlety-
bang rate along this swell street, intent on
reaching the Hotel plaza. which was lighted
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-01-07
ASSAULTED FOR MONEY.

Mrs Beerman's AssaiIsnts said to Have
Been Hired to Attack Her.
The Board q Freeholders Of Bergen
county have offered $500 for the arrest Of
the assailants Of Mrs. Henry
Beerman, who was terribly beaten
with a sash-weight in the woods near her
home. Fairview, y. J.. on the night Of
December o
Prosecutor Campbell Of Bergen County
was urged by Governor Albeit 10
seek out the woman's assaiiants and this
morning said that he believed that be
was about to be successful.
We have discovered the motive OF the
crime" ne said. The men were hired 10
commit the crime. / expect important
arrests at any moment. Il is probable
that one arrest will be made in New York
and one in Somerville. y. J.
Detective Haggerty, Of the New Jersey
State Secret Service. has been at work on
the case. aud when we make the arrests
the public VIII be astonished by the de-
tails
Il viii tell the story as soon as we have
the men we want Il is one Of the strang-
est revelations OF crime ever heard Off
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-01-07
NUGENT WILL BE FREE.
The ex-Policeman and Notorious Burg
lar Has Served Out His Sentence.

The ex-Poticemau and Notorious Burg
lar Has Served Out His Sentence.
On Saturday next John Nugeht, ex-
policeman of New York, and notorious
burglar, will be released from Trenton
State Prison, having served his ten years
term for an audacious attempt at robbery
in Hoboken. in company with Peter EN-
erson, alias Banjo Pete, and Farrell, an
other notorious burglar.
AS it will be remembered, the cashier
of an Orange bank boarded a train of the
D., l.. and w. Railroad at the station in
Hoboken, having in his possession some
$4,000 which he had drawn in New York
city. He had been seated but few
moments wheD two men entered, and
standing behind him, one began
hitting him on the head with
what appeared to be but a
loose newspaper, but which was in reality
the car thought it newspaper, but when
the cashier threw up his hands and
screamed murder, the thieves became
scared, and in the excitement escaped
from the car, but were hotly pursued by
some of the passengers.
They jumped over the fence and at
tempted 10 get on butcher cart, which
was in waiting outside, one of their pals,
Banjo Pete, being in readiness to nelp
their escape. The crowd pursued them
too closely. and the driver of the butcher
cart gave rein to his horse, turning up
Hudson street. Chief Donovan.
OF the Hoboken police, was
standing on the corner of First
and Hudson streets, with Ed McGinness.
when he suspected something wrong on
seeing the butcher cart drive by. He told
McGinniss to follow il, and starting to-
wards Newark street he was just in time
TO grab Nugent as he turned the corner
on dead run.
Farrell. when he left the car, ran up
Washington street, hotly pursued by the
present Captain Hayes. who succeeded In
catching his man in Court alley. Nc
Ginness caught Banjo Peten In the
butcher cart. 1t was one of the best
pieces of police work ever done. The
three were tried aud convicted. The
cashier, it may be said. was not seriously
hurt and none Of the money in his pos
session was taken.
Nugent at one time was a New York
policeman, but was suspected of being
in the famous Manhattan Bank
robbery, but after trial was discharged.
He endeavored to get back on the police
force, but was unsuccessful.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-01-07
BUILD THAT SCHOOL.
Fourth District People Will
ConCede Everything to
Forward the Work.

At the meeting Of tho Board Of Street
and Water Commissioners Monday the
subject Of the school for the Fourth dis
trict was again brought TO the attention
Of the public and last night in the cIuos
and places of rendezvous IN the district it
was the main topic of conversation.
| had a talk on the subject with
Director Charles A Pfpgsten, who repre-
sents the district In the School Board.
He said he could not understand why the
work did not 20 on. as everybody ap-
peared to be in a mood to make conces-
sions to anyone else on all disputed
points.
Il am anxIous,u said he, ito see the
school built and the site l recommended
believe TO be the best; namely, Charles
and Milton avenues, but | do not insist
upon that place. Let the Board Of Street
and Water Commissioners build the
school on whatever site they may think
preferable aud am satisfied. There are
those here who say ! am retarding this
matter, but this wish most empnatically
TO aeny."
IMMEDIATE ACTION CALLED FOR.
DIR. V. Aller. who in conjunction with
James p; Henry. Robert Muir, ]. Taylor
and j. Logan. were appointed a COM
mlttee OF the property owners to confer
with Director Pfingsten. and eudeavor
to get the school as soon as possible, said
this morning that the urgent necessity for
the school made it absolutely necessary
for the Street and Water Commissioners
to attend to the matter at once. The
site recommended by the Property
owners Association Is that bounded on
the north by Griffith street, on the south
by Manhattan avenue. on the west by
Nelson avenue and on the east by Sum
init avenue. This site we thought best,
but we are now anxious TO haze the
school, and will be satisfied with any site
the Commissioners may select, even
though 1t be alongside the present
school There are some real estate agents
who will continue kicking but they should
be ignored
Other prominent property owners in
the district were also notified and all con-
cur in the sentiment that the school
should be built and as soon as possible.
They are all satisfied to leave the selec-
tion of the site, the point of contention
heretofore, TO the Board of Street and
Water Commissioners
DECIDE AT ONCE, THEN.
Mr.. Edward Dugan. OF the Board OF
Street and Water Commissioners, was
asked what the board proposed doug in
the matter. He said nothing as yet mad
been decided upon. He had no doubt the
matter would be properly attended to.
A well known gentleman. who has al
ways taken deep interest In the schools.
said in his opinion from the way the
Fourth District School matter was han
died some reform should be made in the
matter of building schools. The school
directors should have full authority and
tor the building, as well as
the running of the schools