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The morning call., 1891-02-08
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
A Slight Misunderstanding Regarding Il
Judges Secretary

Slight misunderstanding Regarding the
Judges Secretary.
There had been some slight misunder-
standing between the Supervisors and the
Judges of the Superior Court in relation to
the appointment Of a Secretary for the
Judges, hence when James COffroth's sala-
ry warrant came up for approval the Finance
Committee laid it to one side for future in
quiry.
Judge Hunt appeared before the commit
tee yesterday in Coffroth's behalf ard asked
that the warrant be audited. He had been
appointed by the Superior Judges and they
had asked the Supervisors to confirm the
appointee, merely out of courtesy All
previous boards had permitted the Judges
to select their own Secretary.
Ellert inform ed the Judge that no such po-
sition as Secretary had ever been created,
but that the Office had been filled by jani-
tor. The Supervisors had appointed jant-
tor for the Judges, and although Coffroth
performed the duties Of Secretary the jani
tor drew the salary.
Judge Hunt intimated that If the desired
warrant is not made out and audited the
Judges might appoint Coffroth at an in
creased salary.
This somewhat disguised threat stirred
the ire of Burling, and he OF once decidedly
declared himself against increasing the city
payroll at the pleasure of the Judges. Ii
Cotfr0ths services are indispensable and he
Is not janitor, then the janiSor who was APP
pointed should be discharged and Coffroth
should be appointed.
The committee will mediate on the matter
awhile.
DIR. Wiley also was again before the COM
mittee urging his visionary scheme of an APP
preparation of $4,000 by the city to be ex-
pended on some kind of public improvement
that would give work to the many unem-
DlOyed laDOrinp men.
The morning call., 1891-02-08
KABAKAUA'S SICKNESS.
He Knew His Danger Several Wee
Rafare His Heath

He Knew His Danger Several Weeks
Before His Death
In an interview had with reporter, Cap
tain Griffith of the S. G. Wilder related a
singular story which goes to show that King
Kalakaua's condition for some weeks before
his death was known to be far more serious
than the public here had any idea of.
The barkentine sailed from Honolulu on
the 10th, and, according to the captain S
statement, he accompanied Clarence Mac
farlane on that day to the palace. On being
ushered into the audience chamber the
Queen was discovered there in tears, holding
a letter in her hand. The captain thereupon
withdrew and was shortly afterward joined
by Mr.. Macfarlane, who explained the cause
of the Queens agitation by saying she had
just received letter from the King by the
MaripoSa) In which he stated that be had
been given up by the best doctors here and
would hurry home so as to die among his
own people.
Up to the time of the Wilder's departure,
this news had been kept quiet, and prepara-
tionS were being pushed TO extend hand
some greeting TO tine monarch upon his
return.
The morning call., 1891-02-08
w. C. FLINT'S WILL.
His Widow and Daughter the Princip

His Widow and Daughter the Principal
Legatees.
William c. Flinrs will was filed for pro-
bate Yesterday. His estate. the value OF
which is unknown, is scattered about in
Nara, Marin, Alameda, Tulare and San
Diego counties, and consists of both real
and personal property.
He bequeathed to the Leland Stanford Jr.
University his collection of birds and eggs
upon condition that 1t be kept permanent
exhibition and labeled "The William Flint
Collection OF North American Birds and
Eggs" If the Trustees of the university
do not COMPLY with the conditions imposed
upon them, the collection shall become the
property OF the California Academy Of Sci
ences.
benefit certificate for $4,000 was be-
queathed to the Rev. George w. Izer, in
trust for the testator's little daughter,
Martha May Flint; to his former wife, Mary
L. Flint, beneficiary certificate for $1,000.
issued by the Ancient Order of United
Worknen; to DR.. ID. Mclean, his physician,
faithful and loyal friend" his miscellane-
Gus library; to William Thackery, his
watch; to James Mason. another watch
among his effects; to Louis C.sKnell, sill
yer-rlmmed banjo; to r. McElroy. $780, to
be donated to the Simpson Memorial
Church, and the residue to his widow, An
ME Flint.
The morning call., 1891-02-08
LIBELOUS CHINESE.
They Have Been Sued by G.. w. Hume .

They Have Been Sued by G. w. Hume s.
Co. for Heavy Damages.
George w. Hume & Co., commission mer-
chants, have sued the Chinese firm, or per-
sons. named Wa Hing Cheong. Yeong Suey
and Chun Man Chez for $4,000 damages on
the ground Of libel. 1t is set forth in tho
complaint that they agreed to supply the
plaintiff firm with Chinese help in Alaska
canneries, but on account of some difficulty
that arose the defendants caused to be pub
lished in a Chinese paper the following nc
tice, which made it impossible for the firm
TO secure any more Chinese help:
a SWINDLE.
NoticeLWhereas. we. Wa Hing Cheong Yeong
Suey, Chung Man Chez, all of San Francisco,
have received an agreement entered into By the
nsh-packlng work according 10 which The wages
according 10 the amount should be paid over iu
full upon tile completion OF tile work. Now when
the SAID work was completed the said firm sud
denly began many couscltnceless devices and
trumped up accusations and excuses to hold the
money. This store has already assembled to-
getber Tie Chinese companies and gentry and
laid the matter before them; also consuli atoms
have been held with Consul Bee and Attorney
Rioidsn, who have many times delberated with
that firm (meaDing q. W. ii. s. Coz. After de-
Quoting what has already been paid out there Is a
loss 10 our little stores capital and each labor IS
in sore trouble. Now from this time forth let
none OF our countTymen have anything TO do with
hiring workmen for that firm. II any one should
inadvertently get within their cage or within the
cleyetly woven meshes of their mel, great damage
notice is given on a lucky day of the ninth mouth
OF The sixteenth year OF kwong Suey.
The morning call., 1891-02-08
BURGLARY AND FORGERY.
Charles Hanson Given Seven Years
IT.. IL.

Charles Hanson Given Seven Years on
the Two Charges.
Charles Hanson. who pleaded guilty of
burglary and forgery, was sentenced by
Judge Murphy yesterday to San Quentin
for four years on the burglary charge and
three years for the forgery. Hanson had at
one time been in the employ of z. O'Reiily,
coai-dealer at AIS Post street, but was dis
charged for holding out money. He after
ward broke into the Office. stole some of
the bills, collected the money and receiptei
for.
why did you commit that crimeP"
asked the Judge.
No money" replied Hanson.
What have You got to say about
O'Reiliy's statement"
AN true" was the same brief and
nniniad rpsnnnsn
The morning call., 1891-02-08
CALEDONIA CLUB.
Annual Meeting and Reports of Officer
A Good Showing.

Annual Meeting and Reports of Officers.
A Good Showing.
A meeting of the Caledonia Club was held
at Scottish Hall on Friday evening" for the
purpose of receiving the annual reports of
officers.
The Second Chieftain and Treasurer, R.
s. Falconer, reported receipts amounting to
1874 03, and disbursements to $500 70,
leaving a balance ON hand of 1868 %.
The report of the Third Chieftain and Re-
cording Secretary, Thomas Wilson, showed
an increase in membership OF tifty-four, and
the death OF two members-W. w. Reid and
William Geddes.
The report of the Fourth Cbieftain and
Financial Secretary, Neil Beaten. showed
total receipts amounting 10 S510S % fer the
fiscal year.
Chief Burnett, who presided, announced
that the bonds of the new off ers were in
due form, and after the admission of four
new members and the transaction of other
routine business the meeting adjourned.
The morning call., 1891-02-08

THE CALLS Query Column is conducted with
view to aid all seekers after knowledge Of gel-
eral interest.
Catch questions will not receive any attention.
No opinion Will be given in this column regard
ing the reliability or character of any person or
firms in this city or elsewhere.
Questions, answers 10 which are In the nature
OF an advertisement. will not be answered.
Every inquiry must have the true and full
name OF the sender, as well as the correct resi-
dence. ANY inquiry that has not the cor
rect name and address of the sender will
be treated as IL it was not signed, and tn g
writer need not expect an answer.
The morning call., 1891-02-08
DRINK Caused Her De,th,

Della Browns life of dissipation came to
close yesterday morning. She was arrest
ed on Friday by Officer p. Minnehan on
charge of drunkenness and placed for treat
ment in the City Prison Hospital, where she
died yesterday morning. The deceased was
middle-aged woman and had been IN habit
ual drunkard for many years. Alcoholism
was. OF course, the cause Of death. Her re-
mains are at the Morgue.
The morning call., 1891-02-08
The Death Rate.

The deaths for the week numbered 152
as for the corresponding week last year.
The foreign born were &c. Deaths under 1
year of age 81, and 81 over 60 years. There
was suicide, casualties and % deaths in
public Institutions. The more fatal diseases
were: Apoplexy 3, alcoholism 8, bronchitis
8, Group 8, commissions 8, diphtheria 9. cry
sipelas 3, heart disease Is, inanition Z. con-
sumption 3d. pneumonia Is.
The morning call., 1891-02-08
bark Areola both towed to sea Yesterday
bound for Port Angeles.

AROUND THE BAY.
The German ship C. D. Bischoff came
down from Port Costa loaded, and is an
chored in the stream
street.
The brig NJ. 1. Irwin went to Howard
street Wharf.
The British ship Inchcape Rock locked at
Green street.
The ship Prussia was towed to Pacific
street
The bark Sea Breeze towed up to the
Union Iron Works.
The schooner Excelsior was lowed over to
Oakland Creek.
The ship Emily Reed left New York Feb
ruary 4th bound for San Francisco.
The ship c. II. Watson, also for San
Francisco. was spoken at sea.
At o'clock in the morning yesterday the
barometer stood 30.1S. at noon 30.17, at 4
O'Clock 30.12. The weather at Point Lobos
at O'clock in the morning was cloudy, with
the wind northwest, q miles per hour; at 9
O'Clock hay, northwest, 16 miles; at noon
hazy, northwest, II miles; at o'clock hazy,
81 miles,
The morning call., 1891-02-08

On Friday the City Treasurer forwarded
l,4S9, 100 to Treasurer Mcdonald at Sacra-
mento, being the States share of taxes COL
lected in this city up to January 3lst, less
commissions allowed for collection, amount
ing to S63,654, which was turned into the
clty's Special Fee Fund. The money was
given into the hands Of Wells Fargo's Elk
press FOR transmission to the capitol, under
the escort of an armed guard
The morning call., 1891-02-08
VALENTINES IN WINDOW

In comparison with such verses as these
the so-called poetry of the sentimental val
entines sold in the statoners' shops must
pale its Intellectual fire. One of the best
descriptions of these latter productions is
given by Dickens in his ''Pickwick Papers"
where he tells how Sam Weller, on gazing
into Statloner's window on st. Valentines
eve, beheid "a highly-colored representa-
ton Of Il couple of human hearts skewered
together with an arrow, cooking before a
cheerful lire, while male and female can
nlDal IN modern attTe-the gentleman being
clad in blue coat and white trousers and
the lady in deep red pelis sc, with a parasol
OF the Same-were approaching the meal
with hungry eyes, up Serpentine gravel
path leading thereHnto. a decidedly udeli-
cate young gentleman in pair of wings and
nothing else was depicted as experimenting
the cooking. a representation of the spire
of the church in Langham place appeared in
the distance and the whole formed yaien-
tine"
But even the sending of valentines, the
only observance OF St Valentines day that
IS retained IN our own land and time seems
to be gradually dying out. For some years
past II has been the testimony Of Postmas-
tiers all over this country that the number
of these sentimental missiveS passing
through the mails has steadily decreased.
This failing off began with the introduction
OF Christmas, New Year and Easter cards,
the number OF which transmitted by post
has increased just in proportion to the fall
ing of in valentines. A sentimental valen
tine, the only kind for which the word is
not miSnomer, can only pass between per-
sons OF opposite sex, while the holiday
cards above mentioned may be sent with
propriety By anybody to any other body.
GEoFFREY WU.LEsToN CHRISTINE.
CoDyriClt 1873
The morning call., 1891-02-08
ITEMS FROM
SEA AND SHORE.
Remarkably Long Voyage of the
Bark Saranac.
departure Of the Monowai With Large Mail
Ships Officer Missing-Two More
Coal Cargoes Arrive.

Inc mail steamer Monowai sailed yester-
uay afternoon for Honolulu and Sydney,
win 40 cabin and so steerage passengers
ana aoo sacks of mail. of which 20 so to
honolulu and the others to Australia and
New Zealand. This is the first through mail
from England to the Colonies under the new
Iates OF postage. The Hon. George Nc
Lean, President of the Union Steamship
company, to which the Monowai belongs.
was passenger. 1t has been decided that
II Congress passes the Shipping Bill two
steamers per month will run between San
francisco and Australia. The boats will be
Inc NJ onowai. Mararoa, Alameda and Mari
posa' Ii the bill fails, however, the Ameri-
can SHIPS will be withdrawn and the service
De lett IN the hands of the New Zealand
Company entirely.
The morning call., 1891-02-08
A MISSING OFFICER.

george Brown, third mate of the British
snip lnchkeith, did not sail on that vessel
"hen she left this port on the 14th of De-
ceihoer. Consequently, his friends are very
ahAlous about him. He is not addicted to
me use OF liquor or tobacco, Brown left
MS snip on the morning that shs sailed, and
has not since been heard from.
Inc new mail steamer Monaghan. built
Tor the Allen line, was given her trial trip
yesterday on the Clyde. Her steering-ge
got out OF order and she ran aground, where
she remains. in spite o. all efforts to float
her.
1t does not seem likely that another navy
yard Will be established on the Pacific Coast
Tor some years at least. The Eastern Sem
atorS want all the naval stations on their
side of the continent.
The morning call., 1891-02-08
RicHMo ND LOTS

In all parts OF this most promising district from
First ave- to the ocean, and from the Preside to
Point Lobos ave-. slightly and commanding an en-
chanting panoramic marine view.
The sewer system is established and is now being
constructed; easy and quick communication; one
fare; 1t is the cheapest property on the peninsula.
some splendid lots offered.
The morning call., 1891-02-08
Wants His Former Name Again.

Aaron Levy, 3S years Of age, has asked
the Superior Court to change his name to
Aaron David Cotton, which he says is his
real name. When he came to this country
many years ago. he adopted the name that
he is now displeased with.
The morning call., 1891-02-08

to the middle, and then if dreamt of my
sweetheart, Betty said l should be married
before the year was out. But to make 1t
more sure, ! boiled an egg hard, and took
out the yek and filled it with salt, and
when l went to bed, ate it, shell and all.
without speaking or drinking after It, We
also wrote our lovers names upon bits of
paper and rolled them up in clay and put
them into water, and the first that rose up
was to be our valentine. Would YOU think
it? Mr.. Blossom was my man. lay abed
and shut my eyes all the morning till he came
to our house. fOr'I would not have seen an
other man before him for all the world"
The custom of exchanging amatory ad-
dresses between valentines on st. Vaen-
tines day, to which l have already alluded,
is very old one. Chaucer has LETT some
choice models of this style of composition,
as has also the poet Lydgate, who died in
1440. A famous writer of these valentines
was Charles, Duke of Orleans who was
taken prisoner at the battle of Agineourt.
Deaytou, poet of ShakeSpeares time,
whose works, though now almost forgotten,
abound in passages of rare beauty, writes
thus cnarmingly of his valentine:
My lips I'll softly lay
Upon her heavenly cheek;
Dyed like The dawning day.
AS polished ivory sleek;
And in her ear IIl say:
ON thou bright morning start
It's that come SO far
My valentine to seek.
Each little bird this tide
Doth choose her loved peer,
Which constantly abide
In wedlock all the year,
AS nature is their guide;
So may be true
This year nor change Tor new,
AS turtles coupled
The morning call., 1891-02-08
Stock Fully Subscribed.

The Universal Ball Bearing Wheel Com
pany has been Incorporated. with capital
stock of 81, 100000. Directors--H. G. Yates,
II. c. Van Dyck. G. E. Mcguire, Thomas j.
Ryan and F. F. Ryer. All the stock has
been subscribed.
The Kutner-Goldstein Company was in
corporated yesterday with capital stock
of 100000 and the following Directors
Adolph Kutner, Samuel and Alexander
Goldstein, Samuel Lewald and Arthur Din
kelspell. The stock has all been SUBJ
scribed
The morning call., 1891-02-08

The dealers say Salvation OIL has stepped right to
the front. Price only % cents.
From every section OF the land reports come
praising DIR, Bulls Cough Syrup. 25 cents.
The morning call., 1891-02-08

Mary l.. triedel, whose husband, Charles,
while out in the bay in a small skiff in No
vember last, was run down by the steam
whaler Oica and so badly injured that he
died, has sued the Pacific Steam Whaling
Company for $4,000 damages.
The morning call., 1891-02-08

Nor CANCELLED BY DEATH-W. C. W,
Monrovia, Cal. A note is not Cancelled by
the makers DEATH His estate is chaIgeable
with il.
The morning call., 1891-02-08

No OFFICE HERE-J. L. L.. Robinsons
Ferry, Cal. The Nicaragua Canal Com
pany has no employment agency in this city.
The morning call., 1891-02-08

In 19oO-R. F. T., City. The nineteenth
century will end with the 31st day Of De-
cember, 1890
The morning call., 1891-02-08

Two REcoRDs-E. S. W., Santa Clara.
Cal. There are two authenticated records
The morning call., 1891-02-08
FROM QUAINT ESSAYS.

In series of quaint essays published in
1855. one who signs herself "A Forward
MISS" thus writes on some of the observ-
Nalentlne's day, and the night before got
five bay leaves and pinned four of them to
the four corners Of my pillow and the fifth
The morning call., 1891-02-08

of horse travelling twenty miles in harness
1866, Captain MCGOWAN, in harness, half
mile track, S:25 Boston, Mass; April 20,
1873 Controller, iu wagon, 81, San Fran
cisco. Cal
The morning call., 1891-02-08

SECOND CoUsINs-A. S.. Colma, Cal. A
and b being first cousins, and each having
children, those of A would bear to those Of
u the relationship Of second cousin.
The morning call., 1891-02-08

In SoAPMAKING-E. A., City. Caustic
soda, soda ash and potash are among the
alkales which enter into the making of soap
and resin in the common yellow article used
here in kitchens
The morning call., 1891-02-08

Nice residence on Broderick St. near Geary;
large rooms; bathroom; ample sized closets; al
most new; well built; In fine condition; lot 25x1OO;
$4,000
The morning call., 1891-02-08

In MARCH, 1857. F. g.. City. James
KiIey, alias Fat jack" who was pardoned
by Ex-Governor Waterman, was received in
the Penitentiary on March 81, 1888, after
conviction of felony.
The morning call., 1891-02-08
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE BY
w. j. QUINN.
40 Montgomery Street.

The best piece of business property in the
western Addition, on west side of Fillmore st.,
bet. California and Pine; Poll and 2O13 FILL
more-Two stores and dwellings above, and two
houses in rear; income $1,000 per annum; low
rental, best of tenants; street accepted by the
city; lot 50xl37:6.
The morning call., 1891-02-08

Turk ST., north and sunny side, near Scott; Nos.
1905 to 170s; 3-story fats; income $50 per month
lot 5Oxs7;6 in hrstcass condition; all street work
done; $4,000.
The morning call., 1891-02-08

A DIFFERENCE OF 2l1-W. G. W., Mon
rovia, Cal. Pond received 81, 4l9 and Mark
ham 27,21S votes for Governor out of total
vote OF 55,3l7 cast in this city aud county at
the election in November, 1890.
The morning call., 1891-02-08
ONLY s22,5oo.

This is a splendid purchase. steady and sure IN
comepaying property, which will increase in value-
$4,000 can remain in mortgage
The morning call., 1891-02-08

SERGEANT johnson Tells HIS owM sropy
Under date of Marcb DAD be fnrtbor

Under date of March 23d he further writes:
Now since l am able to leave the hospital,
greatest pleasure in doing my utmost to induce
case of illness from the dreaded disease. In fac
winter and fall of confinement in my bed and
among garrison of 500 to 600 soldiers. Yes. Q
all words to me- AthlOphoros has passed my lips
came the words of praise. With each bottle | r
read it have committed it to memory. so | am
friends. 1t is generally very hard to get the orc
doctors servicessnd medicine are supplied to Il
TO try 1t 1t shall be advertised while an able t.
personal experience of benefits derived from an
be Serious the statement should have some weigl
done, and what is yet to come. / shall endeavOl
fail to have goOdly supply with me in case of
you should have occasion to, in this community
TO verify these statements
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More Owner and Expert Testimony - q
Values.

NOT ONLY THE GROUND But IMPROVEMENTS, rRKHs
AND EVERY COLLATERAL. BKNHFIr ESTIMATED
FoR--cHARAcTKR OF THR TESTIMONY THE SAME
AS ALREADY GIVEN.
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IN WALL STREET TODAY.
Tho Stock Market Opened Very Dull, But
Animation Appeared.

Tho Stock Market Opened Very Dull, But
Animation Appeared.
NEw YoRK, August 1.-THE stock market
was again very dull and narrow this morning,
Louisville and Nashville, Union Pacific, Rock
Island and Burlington being the only active
stocks, and an irregular opening was followed
by fractional decline and subsequent re-
covery. Louisville was the leader, and after
opening down n it further retired y to 66T.
and while the others declined smaller amounts
they recovered fully, while Louisville rallied
only small fraction.
burlington, Rock Island. at. Paul and Atchi-
son were all comparatively strong, but neither
got more than q shade above their opening fig
ures. Extreme dullness marked the late trad
ing, and at II O'Clock the market was duh and
fairly steady at insignificant changes from the
first prices.
Money on call is easy at / ka2 per cent Prime
Is quiet and firm with actual business at ASIA
4S44 for sixty-day bills ard 4S6a4S64 for
demand. Posted rates, 485a4S7.
The official report of the Mercantile Safe De-
post Company to the stock exchange shows:
Silver bullion on hand, 5,O14,0O0 ounce; de-
outsta nding, 5000. Government bonds have
been duh and steady. State bonds have been
dull and steady.
More animation was shown in the stock mar
ket after II o'clock, especially in st. Paul,
Lackawanna, Northern Pacific preferred and
Atchison. while q decidedly strong tone
marked the trading, and prices in everything
but Louisville were lifted above those OF
the opening. c. c. G. and st. Louis on
small transactions rose / per cent to
81 and Lackawanna u, while the gains in the
others were confined to smaller fractions. The
best prices were fully maintained, but at noon
the market was dull and firm at fractions bet
ter than first prices.
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Brazilian Finances.

The report Of the finance minister Of Brazil
for 1890, which has Just been pablished, shows
that the total public debt Of Brazil is 1886. 60S.
s05. The foreign debt is S15l 606, 900 and the
internal debt s435, OO2, sO5. The annual expense
on account of the public debt is estimated at
s24 139, $50 and the total expenditures for 1890
were 1925. 333, $685. an increase Of s19. 797. so
over the expenditures of 1889 and about $685.
SS5. 600 over the average annual expenditure
between 1880 and 1897. The receipts for 1891
houses the receipts increased from ga, 314 ,375
in 1889 to so. 500 40 in $780, and in twelve in
ternal revenue offices the receipts increased
from sI4 226, 400 in 1889 to SIS, 5s7 195 in 1890
OF the increase in internal revenue about IS
per cent belongs to the Rio and Sac Psulo
offices, but the increase in customs receipts is
general.