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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-13
A FOOLISH WOMAN.
She Steals to Raise Finds for Her Wee
Linz

She Steals to Raise Finds for Her We'd
ding Expenses.
The New York Suns Pittsburg dispatch
says that Miss Carrie Duff, the nineteen
year-old niece of Levi Bird Duff, we'll
known attorney, was arrested for stealing
over $1,000 worth of diamonds from several
Of Pittsburg's leading jewellers within the
past forty-e ght hours. When taken to the
station-house she SO impressed Inspector
McAleese that he afterward said of her {:
"She was the boldest thief l ever came in
contact with. She stood up and with a
gesture of contempt eXclamed How dare
you, sir, order my arrest in this man.
ner? What have | done? I'll make YOU
pay dearly for this. Levi Bird Duff is my
uncle. and l am lady, not criminal"
With her was arrested John Kramer, a
Well-known young man, who Is Treasurer
of the Metropolitan Fish Club. lnvestiga-
ton revealed that Miss Duff and MIR. Cam
eron were to be married. Cameron was
short in his accounts, and furthermore, they
needed money for wedding expenses and a
wedding trip.
Inspector McAieese said that after much
persuasion and several hours continuous
effort he succeeded in getting the young
lady's version of the story. She denied
everything until detectives produced pawn
tickets showing where she had pawned the
diamonds. Then she tainted.
After Sne recovered she SAID Cameron
had taken out license to be married that
she told Cameron she would raise the
money, and she had taken this method of
stealing to do it; that was all. Later her
uncle appeared and had her released on his
bail for $1,000 Friends also went bail for
Cameron for $780, and both departed under
bond to appear in court. There has never
been anything against Cameron. and he is
emphatic in his statement that he is inno-
cent OF any crime, and also defends Miss
Duff. The police think that she is more to
blame, and that she has deceived him.
After their release they were married at
the home OF Mr.. Cameron, and drove mer-
riiy away in closed carriage.
The diamonds which the young lady ap-
prOprlated consisted of four stones of spe-
cial value. They were taken from the
Briggs establishment, the stores of Shaefer
Il Lloyd and Reed Il Co. The smart ap-
pearance of Miss Duff dsarmed suspicion
and gave her success. Her methods were
those of the shop-lifter. She succeeded in
taking up the diamonds from the tray when
the clerks attention was momentarily at
tracted elsewhere. The theft was diScov-
cred at the Briggs establishment upon her
departure, and her description was immedi-
ately given to the detectives, who made the
arrest within few moments upon the street.
At the pawn-shop Miss Duff said that
mortgage was being foreelosed ON her
house. and that if by pawning her jewelry
she could secure the money 10 prevent it
she preferred doing so to selling anything.
She raised about $3.50 on the stones.
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OUR FRUIT INDUSTRY.
Bright Prospects for a Prosper.
Gus Season.

A. B. Miner, President of the Cotton
Packing Company, and one of the most
prominent fruitmen OF the State, is at the
Palace. and in conversation with CALL re-
porter last night stated that the fruit crop
this year is unusually large, the supply of
peaches and pears being greater than that
of an y previous season in California's his
tory. Apricots, too, are abundant, and no
difficulty is experienced by the canneries in
procuring all the small fruits desired.
Mr.. Miner returned few weeks ago from
an extended visit to the Eastern cities and
to England, and considers the steadily
increasing demand for California cam ed
goods practical proof of their popularit y.
New markets are continually opening for
products OF the canning industry, and in il
Illustrating this fact Mr.. Miner stated that
the orders received by his firm to date for
this years product aggregate larger
amount than the total business for 1890.
When questioned regarding the result of
the canneries combination, of which he is a
director. Mr.. Miner expressed his belief
that the trust would not affect this year
prices, but would enable Gamers to procure
higher rates next season. The caunerieS in
the southern portion of the State have no
trouble in securing all the white labor de-
sired, and the same condition of affairs pre-
walls among orchardists, the wages continu-
Ing at last years figures.
Business generally throughout the south
ern portion OF the State is improving Mr..
Miner says, and the depression has proba-
bly, attained its lowest notch. A reasonable
amount of property is changing hands, new
Industries are being inaugurated and the
area of cultivated fruit land is increasing
annually.
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her hold on the baby. The baby was
whirled into the open shalt and fell TO the
basement, fifteen feet below. The elevator
boy stopped the elevator as soon as possible
and lowered it to the first floor, while the
little girl fell on her knees and, clutching
the wires Of the cage with her hands, ex-
claimed. INV God, can't you save my
brother ~ The baby lay screaming with
pain at the bottom of the shaft. A man
who was guest at the house jumped down
and lifted it out to the crowd that had col
lected. Blood was gushing from the baby's
mouth, one wrist was fractured and its
body was bruised in several places. The
bottom of the shaft was covered with two
inches of water filled with coal dust, and the
baby's face and clothing were as black as
tar when it was lifted ont. At sight of her
brother little Nellie tainted. Several ladies
hurried her into a room, where she was re-
suscitated. The baby will probably die from
its injuries-Chicago Herald.
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CHRIST's FIRST DISCIPLES.
Those Who Find the Redeemer Always
Delight in Bringing Others to Him

Those Who Find the Redeemer Always
Delight in Bringing Others to Him.
The Bible class OF Mrs. Cooper was largely
attended yesterday, aud, as usual, great in
terest was manifested in the discussion of
the lesson. Il was agreed that the promise
given by Christ to his early disciples, Fol
low me and | will make you fishers Of men,"
was not local and transtory promise, but
it was a promise given to every faithful dis
ciple, in every age. When we really find
Christ said the teacher, our first impulse is
to tell others OF him. The first missionaries
were laymen. They did not wait to take a
theological course before they started out to
save others. John the Baptist took his the
illogical course in the wilderness of Judea.
He was taught of God. In those majestic
solltudes he learned of God the lessons which
he was to proclaim TO others. And lie did
not fear to utter the plain truth. He was
man OF courage, OF great sincerity and as
true as steel. He did not court popular
favor. lie never trimmed his sails to the
popular breeze. He dared to tell tue wicked,
sensual king 1T is not lawful for thee to
have her," He had a nature set in deadly
antagonism to sin and meanness of every
sort. he was clear, unfliHching and out
spoken teacher of righteousness.
In speaking of the two disciples who said
I'VE have found Christ" Mrs Cooper said:
The finding OF Christ is always a dis
coyery. 1t is one thing to know the Christ
OF history, it is quite another thing to realize
ths love, mercy, pity, tenderness and beauty
OF the Redeemer OF the world. John, the
Baptist, came to know this. He thought
himself only crying voice in the wider
ness. but he found he was to inaugurate
into his priestly office the Savior of the
world. Many a one who feels he can do
little himself is the forerunner and in
augurator of mighty force for good in this
world. TIE patient, devoted mother who
rears child for Gods service, and the
faithful teacher who develops all the
powers for good in child, are working as
forerqnners, and will be blessed in their
work %
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TEMPERANCE MEETING.
Arguments Against the Use and Traffic
of Liquor.

Arguments Against the Use and Traffic
of Liquor.
There was large attendance at the tenn
perance mass-meeting held yesterday after
noon at Irving Hall. Rev. William Beatty
was the first speaker, and made 4 strong
argument for total abstinence for the indi-
Vidual and prohibition for the Stale "Al
true temperance workers are agreed to
this" said he, however much opinion may
differ as to the ways and means of accom-
plishing it,"
Rev. Mr.. Bryant followed. speaking at
length Of the saloon curse, and upbradiug
the Government for licensing the sale Of
strong drink.
Mr.. Symington of Chicago was the next
speaker. He told of his experience in re-
calling the poor drunkard from his dark
ways, and recommended in the handling of
this class nothing but kindness and words
of good cheer.
These meetings will be continued each
Sunday afternoon at O'clock.
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USED AS A VEHICLE.
William q. Judge Selected to Succe
IL

William o. Judge Selected to Succeed
Mme. Blavatzky.
Mrs. Sarah Harris delivered lecture last
night before the Theosophical Society on
Motive as Moral Power" 1t was sup
posed TO define the difference between black
and white magic, which she stated depends
entirely on the motive of the person exer-
cising that subtle fluid that controls in
mesmerism and hypnotsm. She also de-
clared that opinion is not justifiable when
based on authority alone, as that leads to
spiritual slavery; but that all should ques-
ton and investigate for themselves.
DIR. Allen Grltfiths, Secretary of Golden
Gate Lodge, when asked abou. the selection
Of William Q. Judge as the successor of
Nine. Helen P. BIava,zky as leader of the
occult in theOsophy, said that the selection
could not be made and would not be at
tempted by the action of the society at
large, but that Judges prominence as leader
of the American section and his standing
head and shoulders over all other theaso-
phists. at wo uld only be natural that the
masters should select him rs vehicle for
the information they wish to have conveyed
to mortals."
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PERSONAL NOTES.

Dr. w. l.. Moore of Orland is in the city.
Leigh Overman OF Hanford is at the Lick.
2. Etchebarne Of San Jose is staying at
the Grand.
Judge Fernald of Santa Barbara is at the
Occidental.
c. II: Wheeler of Luckna is registered at
the Baldwin.
j. w. Collins. prominent resident of San
Diego, is at the Palace.
l.. J. Miller, a large landowner at Fresno,
is al downtown hotel.
A. s. Lavinski. a prominent attorney
Stockton, is at the Grand.
c. S. Mercy, a prominent fruit-dealer OF
Denver. and A. B. Miner, President of the
Cotton Packing Company are at The Palace.
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The SiDgle~tax Society held its regular
weekly meeting in Pythian Castle las. night
and the following programme was carried
out:
Opening remarks by Fl. L. Pleace, who stated
that the object OF the Single-iax s society was 10
advocate the abolition OF all lakes save one
placed upon the value Of land, Irrespective of i'm.
proyemepts; ms rumenial music and song, Miss
Currle; address OF the evening. by Alfred Cridge
on the subject, The Political Management of
the Single Tax" He stated that the line of ac-
ton oi single taxes should be with the Farmers
Alliance, provided the lahd-l0an plank be re-
moved from their platform; that there Is no hope
for any good legislation from ell her OF the old par
ties Speeches were also delivered by James L.
Mills, John L. Ponder. Frank L. Harris. Joseph
Ieggett, George Il. Francoeur and James $.
REYNOLDS
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FOR PICKING BERRIES.
An Irate Farmer Locks Young Lady VI
for Two Hours.

An Irate Farmer Locks Young Lady Up
for Two Hours.
Miss Lydia Burr, Is years old, had an ex-
perience with farmer in Camden County
that she will long remember. says the Phil
adelphia Times. With several companions
she took a stroll on the outskirts of CAM
den Friday afternoon. While walking along
the roadway they saw some straw berries,
which they began to pick. when the farmer,
named Pike, discovered them, and being on
his premises ne gave chase and caught Miss
Burr. The other girls succeeded in outrun-
ming him. He grabbed Miss Burr and car
ried her across the field to an unused smoke
house. where he forced her in and the door
was locked
She asked what she had done to deserve
such harsh treatment. He then informed
her that she had been stealing berries that
were growing on his properly. The girl
pleaded to be liberated, claiming that she
believed the berries were growing wild.
Her agonzng cries had no effect, and she
was allowed to remain for two hours, when
friends arrived who had been notified by
her two companions who had escaped.
The report was circulated by the young
women that Miss Burr had been kidnapped,
and the searching party were pleased to
find her unframed but angry at the treat
ment she had undergone.
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Lots of Fish.

The steamer Noyo returned to San Fran
cisco about o'clock last night from the
Cordell Banks with as jolly crowd as ever
got sea-sick. The steamer left port at IL
o'clock Saturday light with party of sixty
ladies and gentlemen on board, and all
hands report having had splendid time
Over a ton of fish of various sorts were cap
tured, including SIX large halibut that
weighed over seventy pounds each. The
who got $50 pounds. Mrs Drisko, wife of
the captain of the steamer, caught 120
pounds, and did it without any assistance
whatpvpr
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CALIFORNIA cLUB-sEcoND INNINGS.
TO IMPROVE SAUSALITO.
The Active Work Being Done by IL
Association.


Association.
meeting of the Sausalit3 Improvement
Association was held in Irving Hall yester.
day afternoon. Chairman Calvin stated
that it was the inten ton OF she members to
at once begin the improvement of Water
street and all the streets in old Sausalito
II is also proposed to petition the Board of
Supervisors Of Marin County to contin lie
the improvement Of Water stree ct
Mr.. Comstock said the Pacific Yacht Club
should do something toward assisting in the
improvement of Water aud Second streets.
which would be great benefit to the club.
The Chairman was authorized to secure
the active cooperation of all prOperty-own-
ers Interested in the improvements and to
submit an estimate of the cost at the next
meeting, when articles of association will be
adopted.
Mr.. Wallace stated that he wished the i'm
proyements TO proceed at once and active
measures taken TO secure the filling of the
approach to old Sausalito. 1t was an
Dounced that considerable building is in
progress, and much more would be done
when the proposed Improvements are COM
pleted.
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Total Tor Two wIckets. Observation-Disclosures,
ALAMEDA CLUR-FIRST- INNINGS.


The cricket game at Kiinknervilla be-
tween the Oakland and California clubs
proved an even more one-sided contest than
the Alan eda match. The Oaklands went
first TO the bat, and twelve evens were
sufficient to dismiss the whole side Tor 81.
Both Sheath and Gadesden had remarkable
figures with the ball, the former taking
eight wickets for sixteen ruas and the latter
two at a cost of eleven.
The innings of the CALIFORNIA; was notice.
able for the fine batting of Sloman. He
went in fist wicket and was out last for a
contribution of 1877. This is the third cen
tury that has been compiled this season
and IS the highest Individual score yet made
by Local cricketer. Robertson of the same
club about six weeks ago scored 136, and
McLaren of the Alameda Club exactly
reached the hundred one week later
Sloman's was freely hit innings, his play
on the off side being parti ularly strong.
Sheath and Gadesden, not content with their
bowling h0nors assisted Sluman materially,
and the two last men, Reads and Moore, did
their share in increasing The total OF 237.
SIX BOWERS were tried by Oakland during
their long outing. Walker proving the most
successful. The score is appended:
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An Unrivaled Professional Beauty.

For a number of years Mme. Gautreau
has posed as the unrivaled professional
beauty of Paris. She is said to closely re-
semble Diane de Poitiers, and It's the prayer
OF every rising artist that she will sit to him
for portrait, and thus bring his name to
public notice. He figure and her nuqua are
regarded as beyond any comparison beauti-
full; therefore. no salon is considered conn.,
plete till portrait of the fair maiden hangs
on its walls. This springs exhibition was
no exception to its many forerunners, and
Gustave Courtois pictured her in snow
white ball dress that heightened, if possible,
her radiant loveliness. III lustrated Ameri-
can.
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Three Hundrcd uIinoIs Foo,s

Yesterday afternoon two men dressed as
cowboys, accompanied by young woman.
also attired in rough costume, came to town
in a two-horse light road-wagon. They
bought 45 cents worth of middlings at a
feed-store, and afterward rode around the
city crying, Free concert on square at 7 40
o'clock" At that time quite a crowd had
collected, and one Of the men commenced
selling a corn and bunion cure for % cents
The stuff sold like hot cakes Later in the
evening 1t leaked out that the crowd had
the middiDgs colored and wrapped up in
small boxes. Even the clerk at the feed
store bought a pox of the cure. About 30o
people were gnlled. Springfield ull.) special
to Cincinnati Enquirer.
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How a Marshal stopped Runaway.

Deputy Marshal Tom Smith returned here
to-day from the Territory. and tells of a
thrilling experience of his few nights ago.
He and Deputy Marshal Booker were driv-
ing across the prairie, between midnight and
day. In crossing ditch Booker, who was
driving pitched head first over the DASH
board on the ground. The horses became
frightened and ran. Smith was in the buggy
helpless, as the lines had fallen outside
He had no knowledge of the country and did
not know what moment he would go over a
precipice or into a barbed wire. He was
afraid to jump lest he should break his
neck or limb. So he leveled his Winehes-
ter and began firing at the horses. and three
or four shots brought them down. The
horses cost Smith $3.50 apiece. but he got
the man he started after.-Dallas News.
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Terrible Result of a Cbild,, uMas,

Little Nellie Trogden, the twelve-year-old
daugier of Howard Trogden, a barber of
304 Clark street, took her baby brother
out for walk yesterday afternoon 1t
seems she had made ''mash" on the ele-
yator-D0y AT Cores Hotel, and called there
ON the sly to see him. She stepped into the
elevator on the first floor and was reaching
out TO lead the baby through the door, when
the elevator-boy suddenly pulled the rope
in answer to a call. The cage shot upward
like fash, causing the little girl to lose
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Late Arrivals

The steamers Newport from Eel River,
Newsboy from Cayucos, and the schooners
Beulah, Compeer, James Townsend, Glen,
Gussie Klose. Archie and Fontie, Jennie
Griffin, Vega, Howard and Laura NJ adsen
arrived last night.
The steamers Point Arena for Mendocino,
Emily for Coos Bay and Bonita for Port
Hartford went to sea last night
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BOARD OF NEW CITY HALL COMMISSIONERS
PROPOSALS FOR METALLIC FLIES

CEALED PROPOSALS FOR THE FOLLOWING
~ work ana materials will be received by the Board
OF New City Han Commissioners in the chamber of
the Board of Supervisors, WEDNESDAY, the
18th day of August, 1891, between the hours OF II
a. NJ. ami II NJ. OF that day:
For the furnishing and placing of metallic docu-
ment hle boxes in the fittings made therefor in the
County Clerks new Office. in the rthwest wing of
the New City Hail, to the amount of 10 800, or
pies OF the file boxes bid upon and the work to be
completed on or before the 3lst day of December,
1891.
Dimensions of files to be obtained in the ONCE of
the architect,
In awarding this contract the question of quality
and durability OF the files bid upon, in connection
with the price, will be considered.
The secretary Will furnish blank forms of propos-
ais and bonds TO intending bidders. No bid viii be
entertained unless made upon blanks SO furnished.
The bids must be accompanied with a certified
check, or with bond with two good and
suhcent suretles. in the OF 10 per cent of the
contract when awarded. The of the bonds
men, when bond is given, must be submitted to the
Commissioners at least three days before the OPEN
ing of the bids, In order that they may pass upon
their competency. The board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids. Payments will be MADE by
audited demands upon the treasury drawn against
the New City Hall Fund.
Bidders must strictly comply with the proposals
with reference to bondsmen Should they have
them instead of checKsl.
GEORGE II. SANDERSON,
THOMAS J. L. SMILEY,
JOHN II. BURST,
Board OF New City Hall Commissioners
EDWARD l. WoEFE, Secretary.
San Francisco. fuiy Z, 1891. iyT 30t
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A Youfhful Rurp1ar

Charles Hufter. boy, crept into the room
of guest at the Golden Eagle Hotel about
O'Clock yesterday morning and rifed his
pockets while he was yet sleeping. All that
Hulter found was pocket-kniie, which he
appropriated. Before he could escape the
guest awoke, seized him and gave MIN in
charge of Officer Madden, who booked him
for burglary at the Central Station
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TWO CRICKET GAMES.
SlOman Breaks the Coast Record
for Scoring.

Lawrence's bowling proved too much for
the Pacics at Alameda yesterday, and
though the club showed up rather better
than on the last occasion on which they met
the Alamedas, they sustained another thor
ough defeat. The innings opened in an i'll
starred manner, j. j. Theobald being
caught at long leg off the first ball--a full
pitcher of Lawrence's. From then on the
innings consisted of a regular procession,
no one proving at home with the Alameda
mans curly deliveries, until an unexpected
stand was made for the last wicket. Mitch
ell and Wese hit out right we'll, and runs
came fast and the tenth wicket put on 10
out of the total of 40.
The Alameda innings opened quietly.
Banner and Howell started the bowling for
the Pacitics and kept good length with the
total at 20. Lawrence got his body in front
of a straight ball of Howell's and the play
ers Immediately adjourned for lunch. The
play, when the game was restarted, was Of
the same character Denzell livened up
matters a little by some good drives, and
Hood hit hard and freely for his runs. The
venture closed for 143-Inore than hun
dred runs to the good.
In the three-quarters of an hour which
were left the Pacifics hit up IS for the loss
of two wickets.
The game was of so one-sided nature
that it presented few points of interest. 1t
is something of a curiosity that Lawrence
obtained the whole of the nine wckets cred
tied to the bowlers, the other man being run
out. Mclean, who bowled at the other end
throughout the innings, had remarkably bad
luck. The following scores were made:
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North.Ayenue Protestants.

By call of protestants against Howard
street extension The North-avenue Protec-
tive and Improvement Club met yesterday.
Chairman E. NJ. Weste, Secretary Joseph
Loughery and others expressed their views.
They spoke in favor of Improvement, but
condemned the extortionate prices demand
ed by those interested in the Howard
agapeSmant