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to the portico, with its square pillars shows
no sign of wear. Children come IND play
on it sometimes till the old gardener orders
them away. Without, the house is rs dreary
as a tomb. Within. it has carved furniture
and gems of art. 1t is open neither to the
public nor to callers 1t has never been
regularly occupied. After the death OF j.
c. Flood the family retired to San Mateo.
Some of the members occasionally come to
the city aud sojourn in the lonesome place
few days. However, in supplying some,
thing for the curious to gaze at the Flood
brownstone seems to find its only mission.
The ColtoDs in their Italian villa once
kept open house. For a time gayety held
sway and then mishaps came. General
Cotton died suddenly. Litigation ensued
and much of the estate was frittered away.
Carrie, the Generals beautiful daughter,
after few seasons married several times
millionaire. In year and half he died,
leaving to her and her child nearly $4,000
600. For two years she remained widow
and then married Henry McLane Martin, a
love match without doubt. A few months
ago Mr. Martin started for his ranch near
Montezama. AT Dillon he sckened. HIS
wife fastened to him, and was at his side
when he breathed his last. The heart
broken woman, the second time widowed,
closed the great villa. Like its brownstone
neighbOr it is vacant and grueSome with
memories,
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the skeleton of man. On the night of the
fire John Adams. Prussian who had been
working for Spaugh, disappeared. He was
known to have money in his possession, aud
1t was supposed at the time that no had
been murdered. and the barn burned to
cover up the crime. At that time Billiard.
the Hope desperate, was also working for
Spaugh, but was regarded as good young
man, and no suspicion rested on him. since
his recent arrest it has occurred to many
that he murdered Adams and burned the
barn. Accounts of all this having been
published, one of the papers tell into the
hands of Adams, who came to this city from
East Tennessee and held an interview with
Billiard. He says that he left Hope to keep
from his friends knowledge of his where
abouts. Fearing that Billiard might suffer
on his account he came here tS relieve him
of any suspicion of murder. 1t is now
thought that the skeleton found In the barn
was that of a tramp.-COlumbus Qnd.) spe-
cial to Chicago Inter Ocean.
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ANOTHER INJUNCTION.
The Market-street Road Steals March
Its Rivals.

The Market-Street Road Steals a March
Its Rivals.
A new phase has bobbed up in the war
between the Market-street Cable Railroad
and the Omnibus Gable Company. 1t is
only few weeks since armed forces invaded
Stanyau street while both companies were
laying their tracks. When the tracks of the
rival roads met hostiities ceased tempo
rarily while both companies Tesorted TO the
courts. Both companies secured injunc-
lions restraining each other from tearing up
each others tracks. Two suits involving
the right OF way on Stanyan street are still
pending in the Superior Court, and are set
for hearing before Judge CARRIER on the 18th
inst.
As the Omnibus Company recently secured
from the Board of Supervisors franchise
to lay its tracks along the disputed ground,
the Market-street Company filed complaint
Saturday asking that the Omnibus Com
pany be enjoined from exercising the fran
chise granted. Judge SanderSOn granted a
temporary Injunction pending the hearing
of the suit. The plaintiffs in the new ac-
ton allege that the right to lay tracks upon
Stanyan street, south of Haight had been
previously granted to them by the GARD Of
Supervisors on November %, 1879.
The MaTket-street Company has created
a barricade on Stanyan street at Waller,
and the rivals are impatiently awaiting the
outcome of the suits pending.
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HE SAT DOWN ON A TACK.
And Now Mr.. Kramer Wants $4,000 From
the Traction Company.

And Now Mr.. Kramer Wants $4,000 From
the Traction Company.
A great many suits have been entered
against the Traction Company, but the
queerest one of all was instituted by Otto
Kramer, who sues the corporation for $4,000
damages. the result Of sitting down upon a
tack. The statement which Mr.. Kramer
makes concerning the casualty is rather in
complete He found the tack In the cane
seat o. car. The manner Of finding the
tack was simple but effective. Mr.. Kramer
went into the car and sat right down upon
the tack. lie probably got right up again,
although this fact is not mentioned in the
court statement, but the damage had been
done. The wound he suffered led to ab-
scesses.
The tack could not have been of the or
binary carpet variety. as it protruded up
through the bottom OF the seat. and pro-
truded very badly at that. Mr.. Kramer did
not give the number of the car in his state
ment. and, therefore. there is no means Of
knowing whether that particular tack has
been driven back to q place OF safety or
whether it is still lurking for unconscious
Victims Philadelphia Record.
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RAILROAD TRAVEL.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY.

.
Trains Leave and Are Due to Arrive u
SAN FRANCISCO.
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TIE HoPKINS MA NsIoM

acknowledged artistic. Rare treasures have
been gathered to adorn them. But the man
sion is deserted. No foot presses the car
pets. Seldom do the doors swing open. To
the Senator and wife the place is n house of
sorrow. Here, in 1888, occurred the funeral
of Leland Stanford Jr., their only child. At
the age of Is he had died abroad from
Roman fever. In his old room. looking out
over the bay. all the belongings OF his boy
hood cluster undSturbed. His picture hangs
before window. the blinds of which are
never drawn. To this room mother comes
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PALATIAL HOUSES.
The Shadow That Rests on San
FranciscO's Mob Hill.
Mansions That Cost Millions Unoccupied- The
Flood, Stanford, Hopkins, Croker
and Cotton Residences.

The shadow of misfortune seems to rest
upon San Francisco's Mob Hill. This part
of the city is crowded by dwellings that are
almost palaces. Upon them money has been
lavished with the freest hand. The plans,
grand in scope and elaborate in detail, have
been carried out with prodigal extrava-
gance. Yet most of these dwellings, save
for tho presence of servant or two. stand
tenantless. The gates are locked and the
massive carved doors hidden by barriers of
plank. Lifeless and fororn, they tell no
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Austrian Military Picnic.

Shell Mound Park was the scene yester-
day of great festivities. 1t was the occasion
Of the reunion and picnic of the Austrian
Military and Benevolent Association. The
days events were diverse in character to
suit everybo who might attend, and there
were plenty of attractions in each. The
target-shOoting for the men and the dancing
for the young folks were the principal feat
ures. At 8 O'clock a drawing of twenty-five
prizes occurred at the gate.
The Committee of Arrangements COM
prised: B. NJ. BURN, John NJ. Russell, p.
Svetinich, NJ. Sabadn. Lucca Vicevich,
Aureglio Raddch, v Zupar, Spiro Rajce-
Vich, a. n Batchia, NJ. Raduloyich.
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An Exioted Man,s Good LUCK.

Thomas Glowp has laid claim to large
portion of Mankato, Mimi. including all the
stone quarries, the lime kilns and the ground
on which the Tourtellotte Hospital stands.
Hwo weeks ago suit Of ejectment from his
home was decided against him, and his
household goods we're set in the street. Mr..
Glowp went to Washington and returned
with the claim that he had secured title. not
only to his home, but to 200 acres Of city
land besides indianapolis News.
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The Croker residence is in dispute, each
of tine boys deeming it rightfully his inner
itance. Fred has nominal possession. but
lives at the Pacific Union Club. Before
Fred Croker became a widower I've lived in
the house of Frank Newlands. Newlands
Sharon, who left him over S5,OO0OOO. The
second was niece of Ward McAllister.
The Newlands home is splendid within and
without, and yet death has invaded 1t so
ruthlessly that we can but wonder if hap
piness can be there.
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SHOOTING FOR MEDALS.
Companies and b of the First at Shell
Mound Park.

Mound Park.
The regular monthly shoot of Companies
a and OF the First Regiment Of Infantry
took place yesterday at Shell Mound Park,
Comrany shooting in the morning and B in
the afternoon. The shoot was for medals of
the first, second, third and fourth classes.
The winners and their scores of Company A
were as follows:
Championship medal, Captain R. A.
Marshal, who tied Sergeant Newbert in the
first shoot at 30 and scored in four sue
cessiye shoots as follows. A, Il, 80 and AZ,
making grand total of 204 for the five
shoots; frst-class medal, Sergeant New
bert, 30; secOnd-class, Private Mcknight,
50; third-class, Private Schwind, 81 fourth
class, Private Cook, 20.
Private A. Schula of Company B carried
off the laurels for the best score in both
companies. His score, a, took Company
BIS championship medal. His marksman-
snip has been so good lately that he is
recognized in advance as the sure winner
OF one of the best medals. Not far behind
him is the genial Captain OF his company.
Captain Irving B. Cook scored 43, which
brought to him the frst-clsss medal. The
second-class medal went TO Private Taylor;
the third to Private Poole and the fourth to
Private Lang, who scored 40, 80 and 30,
respectively. The entire scores we're as
follows:
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Pioneer Rowing Club.

At the annual election of officers of the
Pioneer Rowing Club, held yesterday, the
following were elected to serve during the
ensuing year: W. c. Espy, President; f.
J. O'Neill, Vice-Presldent; r. J. Espy, Sec
rotary; J. p. Mcdonnell, Treasurer; d.
Leahy, Captain; j. T. Driscoll, Vice.
Captain, Trustees - J. Z. Brennan, r.
Crowley. J. I. sullivan; delegates to Pa
ciic Rowing AssociatiOn-E. j. Heenan, NJ.
Stokes, w. c. Espy; William Ellis, Ser
geant-at-Arms.
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] c FLOODS HOUSE.

deserted and silent Upon its inner walls
hang some of the finest paintings owned in
the West. There are canvases by Bougue-
reau. Cabanel aud Duran. No one looks at
them, unless the servant who brushes the
frames.
The Shawhan house is hardly as noted as
the stables attached. The feed boxes are
of marble. The stalls and managers are
mounted with FURNISHED brass. For every
groom there is a room exguisitely furnished
in California woods. The pace to CORE
spond with such environment could not last
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houses. the Stanford. HOPKINS

These i've HOUSES, the Stamford, HOPKINS :
Searles, Flood. Cotton and Croker, c0nsti-
tute the aristocracy of Mob Hill. There are
nther remarkable ones in the vicinity. The
Bourne house has history. The owner was
considered perfectly sane, but when found
in bath-tub with his throat cut it was con-
Guided that he must have been crazy Ad-
Olson L. Head bought the house. Head
soon afterward lost much of lis fortune,
although lie got part Of it back again. The
picturesque, rambling house is now part of
the Hearst estate. Like many others, it is
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to weep. 1t is the shrine of her grief. Ex-
cept when this sad mission brings her, the
house is generally empty, its splendor wasted
and its costly boards gathering dust. The
Senator and his wife live. as a rule, at MEMO
Park. within sight of the great university,
upon which, as monument to his boy, the
Senator expended millions.
Next to the Stanford mansion, and occu-
pving the other half of the same block, is
the HOpkins-Seares property. 1t was the
ambition of Mark Hopkins to have a house
more vast and imposing than that Of his old
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building her castle in the East wooed and
won her and her millions. The great house
here was stripped and closed 1t has been
for sale long time. Mrs. Hopkins-Searles,
as the world knows, is dead.
Nobody lives In tile Flood mansion. 1t
was made to live in and cost S3,500,00O. 1t
is OF brownstone. Every piece In the build
ing itself and the heavy wall surrounding
the ample grounds was brought around the
Horn. The long flight of steps leading up
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-10-05

John Furey, aged 49, residing Oh Brannan
street, fell off the rocks just south of the
Cliff House yesterday afternoon, and landing
on the rocky shore below, a distance OF some
fifty feet, sustained fracture OF the left
wrist and number OF Commissions, none OF
than dangerous.
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story but OF pride unqualified and happiness
that could not be purchased, says a CORE
spondento of the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The mansion of Senator Stanford, with its
grounds, occupies half block. 1t is at the
corner of California and Powell streets, at
the brow of an elevation, the yard slopng
down to the thoroughfare below, and on two
sides being secured by a lofty wall sur
mounted by railing. 1t is not an imposing
structure, except from its great size, being
rather plain exteriorly. Inside, the rooms
are high, and by the most critical would be
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-10-05
waning the PeddIers.

Deputy License Collector James Brown
and posse and Police Officers James G. Ma
loney and w. II. Hanley made tour of the
various car termini at the Ocean Beach yes
terday afternoon and warned the armies of
peddlers that poster the visitors to the beach
with opportunities tolbuy their wares that
unless they one and ali took out the regular
peddling licenses they would be arrested in
short order. The notification produced a
wholesome stampede.
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TaDdered the zooIorical Chair.

Professor E. F. Holden, editor of the Cali
forna Illustrated Magazine, has been ten
dered the Chair of Zoology at Troop Uni
versity. Pasadena He has been connected
with the department of 20 lOgy of the Amer
lean Museum of Natural History, New York,
and IS the author of text books on natural
history and zoology. The position will not
interfere with his duties as editor of the
Californian,
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EXPERIMENTATION Democrats.

The North Beach German American
Democratic Club met in the hall at the cor
ner of Powell and Green streets yesterday,
John Ruckert presiding. Thirteen new
members signed the roll, and 1t was re-
ported that the club is in good financial
condition. All German-American citizens
are invited to join the club, which now has
LIZ mpmh
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On The honorary target the following

F. Kuhnie 70. j. Utschig 70, A. Strecker
20, G. Helm 70, J. Dornbierere IS, II. Heeth
81. Dr. Rodgers 81. f. Attinger 81, R. Stet-
tin 81, A. EhrenpIort 81, Won Wegl 81, F.
A. Kuhls &c. p. Jacoby c.
On the target Of luck the following
maIksmeu are winners:
7. J. Carroll, F. kuhnle' 81; Heesh' A
Rahwyl,r, j. Dornbierere, Ed Hovey, A.
Strecker. o. Burmeister, Jacob Appenzel-
Ter, }. Utsehig. J. Hugenin. Emil Kehrleln,
f. Baumgartner.
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Weather DURING september.

According to the bulletin issued by the
Weather Bureau for the month of Septem-
Der the highest temperature was reached on
the 18th, when the thermometer registered
$50. 1t was coolest on The 10th, with 51'.
The total rainfall was OFT of an inch, and
there were five days on which .01 or more
of nracinitatiOn fell
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always. Financial and domestric troubles

The old residence of Senator Gwin Is
pointed out as one having a story. Gwin
was at one time one of California's bright
est political lights. He staked all upon the
fortunes of Macmillan and lost The title
of Duke and Duchess of Sonora" became
thrust upon himself and wife, and he never
regained his prestige. E. J. Baldwin, the
Lucky" Baldwin Of more than local fame.
for time occupied the Gwin house. lie
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PALACE HOTEL.

THE PALACE HOTEL OCCUPIES AN ENTIRa
S.1ok 10 he eeh.el " Sah ~ = tns
proof. Has nine elevators Every room is large,
light and airy. The ventilation Ia perfect. bath
and closet adjoin every room. All rooms EASY
OF access from broad, light corridors. The central
court, illuminated by electric light, its immense
giase roof broad balconies, CARR and tropi-
cal plants are textures hitherto Unknown In Ameri-
hotels quests entertained on eithor the Amer!-
or European plan. This restaurant 10 the Anest
In the city. Secure rooms in advance by telegraph
Ing THE PALACE HOTEL.
La San FrauoiHco, Cal
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DY RETAINING YOUR BAGGAGE CHECKS
ID until you reach San Francisco and then leaving
the same at our Branch once located In the walt
ing-rOom OF the Oakland Ferry Depot, foot OF Mar
ket street, will not only the annoyance OF
transfer agents, but will also save l5c on the de-
livery OF each trunk. Our rates: One trunk, 35e;
three trunks, 81. Remember, all others charge 500
per trunk MORTON SPECIAL DELIVERY. II
Geary street. seq Il
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uo.e,s probable Successor.

1t is reported that the position on the
bencb of the Superior Court, left vacant by
Inc death Of Judge Hoge, has been offered
10 Charles w. Slack.
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likes to live on Mob Hill, and is able to
do So
The Ralston house, opposite Fred Crock
er's, is a marvellous creation in woods. IL Is
work of art throughout.
So the shadows seem to rest ON Mob Hill.
Its architectural triumphs conceal many q
somber story, and its history of mishaps
and tragedy is not untinged by crime.
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THE COTTON RESIDENCE
business associate. He got it. 1t

business associate. he got IT, III cost MIN
81. 500, 900, but i: cast its shadows farther
than the Stanford pile could. Then Hop
kins died. To the childless widow was left
this turreted and butressed work of the
architect, its scores of apartments furnished
in sumptuous style. Mrs. Hopkins was
cold woman. She had no friends, nor did
she want any. In due time she gave two
perfunctorily correct entertainments, but
all the time she hated California and had no
desire to stay here. The man who was
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OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.
PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP c,

DISPATCH STEAMERS FROM SAN Era
IL Francisco Tor ports in Alaska Septen- sss.s5Ay
Der aud october q, 8 A N. November and Decem-
Der H. &c.
For British Columbia and Puget Sound ports
September and October .. z, H. II, %, 81. A. n.
y Ovemher and December l. 8. II. ! d. q. 20, 81.
For Eureka, Humboldt Bay, Wednesdays. A. "
For Santa Ana, Los Angeles and all way ports every
fourth NTH day, "a. N.
For San Diego, stopping only at Los Angeles, Santa
barbara ana San Luis obspo. every fourth aud ifth
day at II A.. II.
For ports In Mexico 25th OF each moRth.
Ticket Ofice-Palace Hotel, New MontgomeryJs
6OODALL, PERKINS & CO.. General Agents.
lsttf ~ Market St, San Francisco
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AUSTRIAN MILITARY SHOOT.
rur 1NnEpENnENr RIFLEMEN.

A Suspected Murderer ExoneraIeu'
In 1885 barn on the farm oil hlDelS
Spanqh burned, In the ashes was found
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FOR PORTLAND g. ASTORIA, OREGON

THE UNION PACIFIC RAILWAY ga.
L Ocean Diyision-and PACIFIC COAST $3.50
STEAMSHIP COMPANY will dispatch from Spear
street Wharf at 10 A. for the above ports one OF
their II iron steamships. viz:
STATE OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES %, Oc-
tober 10. %, November 3. Is. 81. December 9, 81.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 20, October 2. IA, 20,
November z, 10, December l, 49, IS.
Observation-Disclosures -, October 6, IS, 80. No
vember IL. 90. eeember 8, II. %.
Connecting via Portland with the Northern Pacific
Railroad Oregon Short Line and other diverging
lines for all points In Oregon. Washington. British
Columbia, Alaska, Idaho. Montana, Dakota, Utah,
wyoming. Yellowstone Park and all points East and
South and to Europe.
Fare to Portland-Cabin, SIG; steerage, S.; round
trip, cabin, $50.
Ticket oniees-1 Montgomery st. and Palace Ho-
tel. 4 New Montgomery St
G0ODALL, PERKINS IL CO., Supt Ocean Line.
Market Francisco.
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y - y ~ - " =
SANTA Cruz DIVISION.

SANTA CkGZ DINlSlON.
t7:45A " Sunday Excursion" Train To
Newark San Jose, Los GatOs,
Boulder Greek and Santa Cruz. tS:05e
Sl5A Newark. Centerville, San joss,
FELTON,, Boulder Greek and Santa
Cruz. .:...............'.:;.... o:AJs
- AbP Centerville San jose Almaden.
Cruz. Observation-Disclosures. '1I:lOt
4;46P Centeryille, San Jose, Los GatOS S:5OA
COAST nlyIs'N-Thir.i an Townseni Sts.
7:2OA san Jose, Amaden and Way Sta
Tons. ...........,......... z:oUe
'''''A Excursion .. - -. ts;25r
8 :3OA San Jose. Gilroy, Tres Pinos Pa
taro Santa Cruz Monterey,
Pacific Grove, Salinas San Mig
uel, PasO Robes and Santa
Margarita tSan Luis Obisp2) and
Principal Way Stations.......-. 6:l2s
10 :30A San Jose and Way StltiOns.....-. 5:l5P
Stations .'...'.....s.. 4iOOr
f3:30P San Jose, Tres Pinos, Santa Cruz,
Salinas, Monterey, Pacific Grove
and Principal way Stations. N10:O1A
"a :2OP MenlO Park and Way Stations ~8:OlA
8 :20P San Jose and Way stations. 9:O3A
g SOP MenlO Park and way stations o:39A
i'll ;45P Menlo Park and Principal way - ~,
Stations .------ --.---..... - .ooE
for Morning for Afternoon
SUNDAYS excepted saturdays only
ISundays only.
THE PACIFIC TRANS FER COMPANY
VIII call for and check baggage from hotels and
residences Inuuire O ticket agents time cardA
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BAGGAGE NOTICE.

THE PACIFIC TRANS FER COMPANY
VIII call for and check baggage from hotels and
residences Inquire OF ticket agents fer time cards
aud nfhnr information.