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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
A DAUGHTER DISINHERITED.

she EIoped With a Theatrical Man and
Is Cut OFF without Cent.
In the will of Lawyer Richard S. New
comDe. which was filed for probate yester-
DAY, absolutely no mention is made of his
daughter Ida FIorine, who eloped with and
married Theatrical Manager George w.
Lederer two years ago. That marriage, as
everybody knows, was bitterly opposed by
the proud father. and apparently he neither
forgave nor forgot,
The will is very brief, covering only
single sheet of paper. He signed it on July
24th OF this year. That was the day before
lie submitted TO an unsuccessful surgical
operation. In it he mentions all of his
children except Florine-five of them. 1t is
worded as though he had no other child.
He makes his widow, Ida NJ. Newcombe,
his sole executrix To her he leaves the in
come OF his entire estate for life. Then he
authorizes her to distribute the principal in
such proportions as she sees fit among his
tive children" Lizzie NJ, Sadie H., Mary
T.. Albert A. and Richard S. Newcombe.
fIorlne, his first born, Is not spoken of. If
the widow fails to exercise her power. then
the estate Is to be divided among the five
children in equal proportions.
In the petition for probate which accom-
panies the will, however, and which is made
by the widow, Florine's name is mentioned
with the others. 1t has to be. All the rela-
tives and next of kin must be cited before
the Surrogate passes upon any testamentary
paper.
Mr.. Lederer, when informed of the fact
that his wife had been disinherited. said it
did not make any difference to him. He
did not know what steps his wife would
take in the matter. "My wife," said he,
did not see her father during his last i'll
ness. She was forbidden the house by Mrs.
Newcombe. We have ascertaned, how
ever, that Mr.. Newcombe spoke kindly of
her before he died. | believe that had he
had his say lie would have sent for her.
My wife is now at our home. She is heart
broken over her fathers death and cannot
gee anybody. 1t has been stated in the
newspapers that when my wife came to me
from Chicago she ran away from her people
there. That was not So Her family knew
paid her fare to New York. He realized
that she was bound TO come back and he let
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14

A larger audience than has turned out at
any time during the past six weeks was
present at the Alexine trial last night The
courtroom was crowded, and considerable
amusement was furnished by the witnesses
for the defense. Three newspaper men,
representing as many papers, were called by
the defense to testify as TO the general APP
pesrance of the Russian boys on the night
they were brought to the City Prison. The
three scribes stated that the boys looked
well and hearty. Louis GAMBLER, fish
dealer, testified that he had furnished the
school with wholesome fish for over two
years, and bills were introduced from
numerous tradesmen to show the quantity
and quality Of the food and clothing pur-
chased for the boys. The case was con-
tlnued until to-niant
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14

Durham as TO the receivers accounts and
discharging the receiver, c. \. Scott. IN
1872 the -Oregonian lines were leased by the
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company.
but the lease was subsequently repudiated
by the latter company. The Oregonan
Company brought suit 10 enforce the terms
Of the lease and 1t was sustained by the
United States Circuit Court. On an appeal
to the United States Supreme Court this
decision was reversed and declared invalid;
The Oregonian lines are now owned and
operated by the Southern Pacific Company.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
OBITU AIRY.
JUDGE c. c. W. FRENCH.

Judge c. q. w. French, formerly Chief Justice
OF Arizona, died at The Lick House yesterday in
the seventy-flIst year Of his age. Judge French
was for nearly zine years Chief Justice of The
Territory OF Arizona. lie was born In Berkeley
Mass, on The 22d of August. 1920. He was a
graduate OF Brown University in Rhode Island
after which lie brcame lawyer In 1850 he
came TO California, and for a time resided i'm
Placer County and then removed to Folsom
where for several years he practlced his profess
sion. Next he moved TO Sacramento, where he
followed his profession until 1876, when he was
appointed by President Grant Chief Justice OF
Arizona. He was an able lawyer aud Judge,
and an lntleXibly honest man,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
MARRIED.
VI \
HAMMERSMITH-RC

MERSMIrH-RoACH-In this citv August
10. 1891 by the Rev. Father Prenderpfst IouIs
Hammersmith and LucIe f. Roach,
TOEPKE-BARBEAU-In this CITY Au1ust 10
deJl; by the rev. DE- j. Fuendeling, Charles
Toepke and Mathilda Barbeaa.
BLANNING-GRIFFITH- this city August g.
1891, by the Rev. John Gray, Edward w BIan-
ming and Minnie j. Gritith, both o: San Fran
cisco.
DAWSoN-STURGILL-In this city. August 1,
1891, by the Rev. John Gray, Robert NJ. Dawson
of Glendora aud Martha SturgiI OF Vacayille,
Cal
R0THERY-BADLAM-In this city, August Is,
1891, Captain Harry Rothery OF the British shin
Dimsdale and Mrs. Louise 2. Badlam. No cards.
this city, August II, 1891,
by the Rev. NJ NJ. Gibson. DID,, Julius q. Nybye
and Carrie L. Cowan. both of San Francisco.
THELLEN-ANSON-In this city, August 10, 1891,
by the Rev. j. Fuendeling. Frank 7. Thelien aad
Teresa Arson.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
Stole a Cont.

Patrick Coyle, big burly loafer, who
spends most of his time sleeping off the
effects of waterfront whisky on Jackson
street Wharf. was arrested yesterday after
noon on that wharf by Officer Callahan and
taken to the North Harbor Station, charged
with petty larceny. Last Monday Coyle
stole coat from Thomas Mccarthy, aud
yesterday had the nerve to appear on the
wharf wearing the garment. Mccarthy at
once claimed his property. but Coyle not
only refused to give it up. but also threat
ened TO smash McCar:hy's Jaw. Officer
Callahan was called and Coyle marched to
the station.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
New Free Library Ca,,Ioouo

John V. Cheney, Librarian of the San
Francisco Free Public Library, Justly feels
proud of the new catalogue of English
prose fiction. including TRANSACTIONS and
juvenile works, in the library. The beauty
of the catalogue lies in the fact that the
classification and annexation will not only
enable the reader to find the volume desired
but will draw his attention to substantial
matter IN other departments of the library
which, without the catalogue. perhaps
might In too many instances be passed un-
examined, not TO say undiscovered.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14

into space too small to allow his body TO
pass through, but he was not aware of it
until ordered out by the tranmen. Sergeant
u Malley took charge of the boy. He said
ms name was Patrick Needham, and that
he was IA years of age. Sergeant O'Malley
was taking Patsy to the Four Courts when
two well-dressed, jolly young men in the
would pay Patsy's fare to Chicago if he was
released. Sergeant O'Malley gladly gave
the boy into their care, and he danced with
Joy as he stepped on the train with the ticket
In his hand. Had he remained on the truck
ne would have been crushed to the death at
the first sharp turn of the tracks at the
mouth of the tunnel.-St. Louis Post-Dis-
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
EIGHT Retween Italians.

SANTA Rosa, Aug. 13.-Warrants were
issued to-day for the arrest of three Italians
Angelo Berlolucci, Poola and Stefanni-
for an assault to murder three other Italians
at Duncans Mills last Saturday night. The
assault was made during drunken row,
and two of the men assaulted were literally
cut to pieces. One of the men. Stefanni,
tried TO kill DR.. Burnes of Guerneville
while the latter was sewing up the wounds
of one AnIonia. 1t is thought the two
wounded men will die.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
DECKER WANTS A "DIyY.n
He Proposes to Make the Board Clas ST.


lie Proposes to Make the Board CLASH
fcatiOn Committee.
School Director Decker does not like the
way the Classification Committee of the
Board of Education is running the School
Department. The board has been changing
and adding to the committee from time 10
time until now it contains a working major
ity of that body, and he says they get to-
sether in some obscure room, cook up all
sorts of jobs to suit themselves, then in open
board meeting railroad them through with a
rush. in spite of all opposition.
he has accordingly proposed an amend
ment to the rules recently adopted, which
will be acted upon at the next regular meet
ing of the board, that the Classification
Committee shall consist of all of the menu
berS of the Board of Education
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
ELLERT IN TRAINING.
The State Equalizers Give Him Anothe
Weeks Time.

Supervisor Ebert, Chairman of the FL
nance Committee. is preparing to make n
vigorous defense of the city's present
assessment when he goes before the State
Board of Equalization. AS the time set
originally for the hearing was next Tues
day. Mr.. Ebert feared he could not get all
the necessary data needed, so he tele-
graphed yesterday for weeks extension,
and 1t was granted.
The hearing, therefore, will take place on
the Tuesday Acknowledgements 2Jth
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14

The death of Q. S. Sparks OF San BerpardIpc

The death of Q. S. Sparks OF San Bernardino
County is announced without particulars. he
was one OF The pioneers OF The State aud as early
as 1892 took an active part in The formation Of
tie American patty in California. In 1856 he
organized the proceedings for the drst Fourth of
July celebration ever held IN San Bernardino
County. upon which occasion he delivered The
first Fourth OF July OratiOn ever delivered in tue
county. The press Of that county aud Southern
California speak of him IN the highest terms OF
euoey one who helped 10 create the county
and line Stale
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
Baptist Camp-Meetinp.

The Baptist camp-meeting opens at Twin
Lakes, Santa Cruz. next Sunday AMI con-
tinues for one week. Pastors are requested
to urge q large attendance and to make
special public prayer for Gods presence.
An interesting programme has been ar
ranged. The exercises Oh the opening day
include special prayers. preaching by DR..
Gray, young peoples meeting and evangel-
iZation of California by Rev. DIR. de Witt
and nthara N' ~ w Ass
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
SaW-Mill Burned.

SUsANvILLE, Aug. 13.-Last night the
steam !saw-mill Of Lawrence & Oiett was
burned, with $780, 900 feet of lumber. Loss,
s6O00 The fire caught from the back of a
furnace. There WAS no insurance.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
The NATIONALLY Dissent.

At meeting of National Parlor, No. 11s,
N. S. G. W., held yesterday evening, il was
decided unanimously not to indorse the ac-
ton of the joint Ninth of September Com
mittee in refusing TO participate in the
coming celebration 10 be held at Santa
Cruz; and furthermore that National Par
Tor will attend the celebration at Santa
Cruz. as originally decided by the Grand
parlor
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
Had No License.

John O'Neil was arrested al the ferry
last night at o'clock by Officer Con Dono.
hue and locked up at the Norm Uarhor
Station charged with violating the hack
ordinance; ONeil was soliciting passengers
without "A license pussy
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
The Pine Nut Gold Mines.

CARSON New. Aug. 13.-Developments
are steadily going on at the Pima Nut gold
mines. Prospectors are constantly arriving
and spectators are getting interested. Ten
tons of ore shipped to Salt Lake returned
$500 ton. Zirn has uncovered his ledge
800 feet He found very rich prospects all
alung.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
Equitable Cnmnero,

The Society of Equitable Commerce held
characteristic meeting last night, at
which "Koresh" entered into an expositlon
OF his system and TRADE against every
existing Institution. ~
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
LATEST sHIrFING INTELLIGENcE.
Arrived.

arrived.
THURSDAY, August Is.
Bark Nicholas Thayer, Sarman. Is days from
Karut; so pkgs seaiskins, Il, l25 cs salmon, lot
fishermen, to Arctic Packing Co.
Domestic Ports.
TACoMA-Arrlved Aug l3-Schr Vine, hence
July 20.
EUREkA-Arriyed Aug 13-Stnrs Los Angeles
and National City, hence Aug -; stmr Celia hence
Aug IL; schr Enterprise, hence July 81; schr Re-
becca, hence Aug 5; schr Ida Mckay I'm Redondo.
Sailed Aug I3-Scnr Elnorah for San Francisco.
Movements of Transatlantic Steamers.
NEW YORK-Arrlved Aug l3-Stmr Rynland, I'm
Antwerp; stmr Trayc, from Bremeni stlnr Ger
manic, from Liverpool
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14

G. A. Friermutb, an old pioneer resident and
highly repuied citizen OF Watsonyille died in
that town on "Wednesday aud was buried yesler.
day. AT one time he was in good circumstances,
and during that time he was never known to re-
fuse 10 aid any struggling man in effort 10 get
on his feet. His death is very much regretted
by lie old citizens OF the place.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
HENRY GANIRS.

Henry Gambs, a well-known reaLestate agent
and an old resident OF this city, died OF Bright $
disease at his residence, 1926 Pine street. at Q
O'Clock yesterday morning. On account OF his
illness deceased retired from business last
month. The deceased was business manaE er
for Madison & Burke for fifteen years prior TO
forming the partnership of Downey & Gambs
TWO wears apn
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14

Florence Ravens, daughter OF Getty Attorney
II. IL. Hayens, died on "Wednesday afternoon at
the Blake House, Oakland Size was not quite
20 years Of age. ana was Il native of Gas land.
The funeral VIII take place this morning from
the Blake Housr.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
Suicide Near Rhoneryille.

BONNEVILLE, Aug. BIB. l.. Burling
committed suicide yesterday about six miles
from here. He arrived from San Francisco
last April suffering from nervousness and
at times alteration of mind. The pistol
bullet pierced his heart.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
Residence Burned.

BAKERSFIELD, Aug. 13.-At o'clock last
night the residence of G. B. Scholl was to-
tally destroyed by fire. Loss, $1,000; fully
insured. The cause was the !eXploson Of a
coal-oil lamp.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
Governor Markham.

Los ANGELES, Aug. Ex-Governor Mark
ham said to an Evening Express reporter
to-day that his trip in the San Gabriel Can
y0n had greatly benefited him, and he will
leave for Sacramento Saturday night.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
From Alaska.

The bark Nicholas Thayer arrived last
night after run of eighteen days from
Karluk. She brought down $50 packages of
sealskins, 14.125 cases of salmon and 100
fishermen. She is consigned to the Arctic
Packing Company.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
Fined a Nominal sum OIL,

M. NJ Levy, conductor on the Suffer-
street cable line, who used the "brother-in-
law" pleaded guilty of embezzement yes-
day. and Judge Morley let him off with a
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14

Espididion Berro. who was granted d.
vorce from his wife on account of her de-
sertion, yesterday obtained license to
marry Dolores Garcia. seventeen-year-old
girl, who is now in the Industrial SchooI.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14

SPOKANE, Aug. l3.-Portlands s, Spo-
kanes 5.
TACOMA, Aug. 13-Tacomas 6, Seattles 8.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
Granted a Divorce.

Judge CARRIER divorced Mary Agnes Lewis
from William Wallace Lewis on the ground
OF assertion. She was permitted to resume
the name Of Mary Agues Roga
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
The Coroner's verdict.

the Coroner's jury in the case Of John
Carey, the laborer killed at the Pacific
Rolling-nills Wednesday evening, yester-
day returned verdict of accidental death.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
BIRTHS MARRIAGES. DEATHS.

Firth, marriage and death notices sent by mail
will not he inserted. They must be handed In az
either OF the publication oficas and be Endorsed
with the name and residence OF persons authorized
TO have the same published.l
BORN.
FREUDENBERG-In this city. August 4, 1881, to
the wife of Matthias Freudenberg.
WALKER-In this city July IA. 1891. TO the wife
Of F. Walker. son. ~
RAVANAUGH-In this city. August 10, 1884,
the wife OF Nicholas Kavanaugh. a son. Es-
SULBERG-In this city, August IT, 1891 to the
wife OF w. Sulberg. a son.
Haines, son. "
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
FINALLY SETTLED.

Lease Case.
PORTLAND. Aug 13.-The case of the
oregonian Railroad Company Limited
against the Oregon Railway and Navigation
Company, which has been before the courts
for several years, was finally decided yester-
day in the United States Circuit Court by the
entry of an order made by Judge Deadly
approving the report Of Master in Chancery
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
DIED In HARNESS.
The Sudden Demise of Stephen
James Mccormick.
Sketch of the Career of the Distinguished
Editor, Author ard Publisher-A
Noted Catholic

It may be truly said that Stephen James
Mccormick. editor Of the Monitor. died in
harness. The distinguished journalist and
author passed away quietly into the world
beyond few minutes before u O'clock
Wednesday night at his residence, 524 Turk
street, surrounded by his sorrowing family.
His death was the result CT la grippe.
contracted year and a half ago. Other
complications followed, and he had suffered
for some time with dropsy, which was the
immediate cause Of death.
The deceased leaves a widow and seven
children, one son being Joseph S. McCor-
mick, local editor of the Monitor. Five Of
his children failed to survive him.
Arrangements have been made to hold
the funeral this morning. At 10 o'clock a
solemn requiem mass will be celebrated at
ST. Mary's Cathedral on Van Ness avenue
for the repose of his soul. His Grace Arch
bishop Riordan Will Lfficiate, and he will be
assisted by the leading clergymen of the
city, the deceased having been q most de-
vout Catholic. He was considered one of
the most charitable men in the State, and
hundreds of the city's poor will sincerely
mourn his loss.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
Stephen James Mccormick was born in
Dublin, Ireland. December 26, 1929, ard
was therefore nearly 81 years of age Mt the
time of his death. At the age of 90 years
he married, and in 1850 went to New York.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14
STOCKTON SPOKEN OF

No action was taken on the proposition.
and after discussing an invitation TO 90 to
Stockton, for which boats could be secured.
IT was resolved to leave the selection of s.
place at which to hold the celebration in
the hands Of the Transportation Committee.
which was instructed to report at n meeting
to be held in the Bijou Opera House on Sat
urday evening, the 22d inst.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-14

The average number Of American patent
issued yearly is 10000
The morning call., 1891-02-07
DIAZ TO GO ABROAD.
The Mexican President Will Take a Trip
to France.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 6.-The Picayune's
San Antonio Qex.) special says: Under
orders from the Government, detail of
United States officers made an inspection of
the Mexican railway lines and coast de-
fenses. They found them both much more
thorough than they expected. and the coast
works in particular progressing with notable
rapidly.
One OF the officers said to-day: "For
some time ,st, as [ am credtably informed,
President DiaZ has been calling tile Coy
ernorS OF the different States to the capital
and conferring with them. This procedure
has been unusual and much comment was
excited. The fact is, President DiaZ leaves
shortly for France, where lie will remain
some months. The fact of his intended de-
parture is known to only a very few persons
and they of the highest circles. The coun-
try IS not so quiet as Ii should be. The
Sand0yal revolution last summer demon
strated that an insurrectionary spirit still
exists. The departure Of the President is
almost certain to be followed by trouble in
one place or another, and for this reason the
Governors have been in consultation with
HIM. Diaz holds the republic with an iron
grasp, but when he Is in Europe 1t neces-
sarIly will be relaxed 1t is certain, how
ever, that any attempted rebellion will be
speedily crushed. The administration has
too large an army, and with the present
TRANSFORMATION facilities soldiers can be
modified too rapidly to permit of a success
full revolution"
The morning call., 1891-02-07
CLOSED FOR YEARS.
Nineteen Heirs Fighting for a
Haunted House.
Story Of a Wealthy Lover and the Bride
That Never Came.
A Stern Father Who Abhorred Wealth That
GraW From Lottery PIize.
Curious N0ishbOTS.


BosToN (Mass.). Feb. cit is seldom that
haunted house is coveted as real property,
but Somerville has famous case of the
kind, and to-day in the Middlesex Probate
Court nineteen heirs began fierce legal
battle for the possession of the most noted
abode of ghosts in all New England.
1t is the historic old manor house ON Elm
street. which over sixty years ago the late
Samuel Welch built for his expectant bride.
He was the son of wealthy father. and
early in life inherited his fortune.
When q years of age he met and fell
desperately in love with young and beau
tiful gill. the daughter of one of Massa-
chusetts, historic families. The girls
father. who was a strict Puritan, was most
set in his opinions, and when he learned
that Welch's wealth had been acquired in
the past generation by lottery investments.
which he considered iniouitous, the match
was summarily broken off.
Welch pleaded in vaiu and his sweetheart
shed tears in plenty, but remained faithful
to her father. In despair and anger. Welch
went straight home, and ordering gang of
carpenters, went to his new house, fur
nished as it stood, and closed up heFmeti-
cally every crack and crevice.
Never to this day has door Tor window
been opened. Outside repairs were made,
but the inside was never seen.
All sorts of stories have been told about
the deserted building. Stories of mysterious
lights from the windows of dark nights,
shreks and sounds of blows which pierced
even the storm were common property. So
that even the neighbOrhood became unpop-
ular and the street almost deserted after
night fell.
All effortsiof the sprtualists or the Soci-
ETY. for Physical Research TO penetrate the
house were steadily opposed by Welch and
his administrators. Mr.. Wech left an es-
tate valued at 100000 outside OF this valu-
able house and property.
A conflict among the administrators has
led the heirs to appeal for their discharge
and the equal division of the property which
the will neglected 10 best0w.
In the meanwhile all Somerylle is anx-
iously awaiting TO get chance to see inside
of the long-closed doors.