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The morning call., 1891-08-25

number of robberies occurred in Harrison.
burg, Cataheula parish. Hunter was cap
tured. stolen goods found in his possession.
and after conviction on three indictments he
was sentenced to ten years In the State
penitentiary. A few days ago, being a
"trusty," he procured file, cut off the
ankle-chains that bound him to the other
convicts, oyerpowered the guard, ana has
not since been heard of.-Baltimore Sun,
The morning call., 1891-08-25
AWARD OF CONTRACT.

SAN Francisco, August %, 1881
A MEETING of THE BOARD OF NEW
~ City Hall Commissioners, held Friday August
81, 1891, at O'Clock tue following resolution
was passed to print:
Resoiued, That the contract for furnishing what
ever files $4,000, more or lesS) that may be
qured in accordance With advertised proposals be
aud Is hereby awarded to G. f. W. Schultze on the
mo difed sample at 81 ~ each u bona
being furnished to the City Hall Commissioners
with two sureties, said bond to be in the of
$1,000, and To specify the date of completion de
livery, not later than December l, 1891.
ADOPTED. Ayes Commissioners SanderSon,
Smiley and burst
The Board adjourned to the call OF the Chair
EDWARD j. WOLFE, Secretary.
au24 st BY CHARLES Il. SoULE, Temp. Sec.
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Miss Demangeon Was insane.

An Inquest was held yesterday in the case
of Clementine Demangeon, the young
woman who ended her life Sunday by cut
ting her throat with a razor in such a shock
ing manner. The Coroner's jury found
that she committed suicide while tempo
rally insane. The deceased was % years
of age, and was regarded as a model for in
tegrity and kindness by her relatives and
friapds
The morning call., 1891-08-25
A Faro Game Raided.

Sergeant Nash and posse raided last night
faro game in the Nucleus House, on the
corner of Third and Market streets. Two
of the players failed to make their escape
and were booked. under fictitious names, on
charges of visiting a gambling house A
friendly window afforded happy escape
for the dealer, lookout and hackers of the
game, besides sundry visitors.
The morning call., 1891-08-25
Stabbed in the Back.

Samuel Hart and James Wilson engaged
in fight last night in The Bavarian Saloon,
ON Sixth street, over a trivial matter, but it
terminated in Wilson getting q flesh cut in
the back from a knife. Hart was arrested
for assault with deadly weapon and Will
son for battery
The morning call., 1891-08-25
Fell Ont of a window

William Cotton, who resides at ITO Dore
street, while in an intoxicated condition fell
out of second-story window on his back
and sustained slight injuries. He was
removed to the City and County Hospital
under the apprehension that he might be
seriously hurt, but was locked up later at
the Seventeenth-s street Station for drunk.
The morning call., 1891-08-25
A. ID. Mope's Contract.

A. d. None has brought suit against the
exeeutrix and executors of the estate ef
Alexander Badlam to compel them to carry
out contract made between him and Bald
win for the conveyance TO him of two 80
vara lots in the Western Addition.
The morning call., 1891-08-25
Arrested a Mere CbiId.

A ten-year-old girl was arrested yesterday
Tor battery on a warrant issued in .Indga
Rix's court. Her name is Norab SnIiivan
and she lives on Crocker street, n is said
sue slapped the face of another girl about
her own age.
The morning call., 1891-08-25

There's not charm that lights the face
With so ineffable grace,
AS sweet. pink lips and ivory teeth;
And nothing now. beneath the sky,
Can beautieI such as these supply
Save SOLODONT. that wears The wreath.
The morning call., 1891-08-25
Lawyer and Capper" Arrested.

Fred McGregor, Police Court attorney.
and Dick Crocker. who is said to be his
capper. were arrested yesterday on COM
ney of Police Court /. The LAWYER was
charged with disturbing the peace and
Crocker with vagrancy. Both secured their
release on bonds 1Ho'1
The morning call., 1891-08-25
Crashed Through a Cable-Car.

Fred Techow was arrested on East straet
yesterday evening for fast driving. He was
driving truck loaded with long stick ~
timber, and when making a sharp turn the
end crashed through one Of the Jackson
street cable-cars. almost tearing out the
The morning call., 1891-08-25
A Coming Phenomenon

An interesting phenomenon will be viewed
by astronomers during the Sd, 4th and 5th
OF September. VOLTS comet, whose return
was first announced from the Lick Obserya-
tory on May Sd, will pass through the
Plealdes on the three days mentioned next
The morning call., 1891-08-25
Good Cookino

Is one OF the chief blessings OF every home To
always insure good custards puddings sauces. etc
use Can Borden "Eagie Brana Condensed Milk
directions on The label Sold by your grocer and
druggist.
The morning call., 1891-08-25
MISCELLANEOUS,
THE Sk|N,

GLENN'S SULPHUR SOAP is the lead
ing external specific for diseases of the skin,
jightful and efficient beautifiers of the
complexion which has ever been introduced
to the public. 1t speedily removes Freek les,
Tan, Pimples, and that common and dis
figuring complaint Acne, and renders the
skin beautifully Clear and Smooth. Ask for
GLENN'S SULPHUR SOAP. Take no
limitations. c. n. CRITTENTON, Sole
Proprietor, 115 Fulton street, New York.
Hills Hair Dye, Black or Brown, so cents.
oc24 IL Erin
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LIABILITIE,

Claim for death losses and matured
endowments, due and unpaid. -.
Claims for death losses and ma
tured in process of adjustment,
or adjusted but not due. .....
Claims resisted by the Company
Amounts due anu unpaid on an
nuity claims
Net present value OF the all out
standing policies. computed ac-
cotding to the American Expert
ence Tables of Mortality. with
412 per cent interest.
Premiums paid in advance
Total Liabilities. ..,.......,....
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Mansfield Coming.

Mr.. Richard Mansfield, with the remark
able repertoire Of eight successful plays,
will next spring visit the Pacific Coast for
the first time since he was a member Of the
bid Union-square Company, some years
ago. Since then Mr.. Mansfield has won a
unique and foremost place, and is acknowl-
edged the most daring and successful pro-
ducer of new PLAYS in America. He will
appear at the Baldwin Theater next April,
md will then visit Oakland, Fresno, Los
Angeles, San Jose, Stockton, Sacramento,
Seattle, Tacoma, Portland Ogden, Salt
Sioux City and Omaha. he will be seen in
" A Partisan Romance" prince Karl"
Don Juan," DIR. Jekyll and Mr.. Ryde,"
Beau Brummel," "Richard Ill" and two
new plays
The morning call., 1891-08-25
Pork-Packers Disapree.

Joseph Hettler of the firm of Hettler &
Raeder, pork packers. has brought suit for
the dissolution of the copartnership, alleg-
ing that Raeder has converted some of the
receipts of the business to his use.
The morning call., 1891-08-25
PROPOSALS p
For Cleaning the New Channel Street
Sewer.

OFFICEOF THE CLERK OF BOARD OF SUPER
~ visors OF the City and County OF San Francisco
August 25 1891.
In accordance with Resolution No. 56Ol Third
Serles) of the Board of Supervisors SEALED Pro
POSALS will be received IN open Board on MON
DAY EVENING, August 81, 1891. from 7 30 TO x
O'Clock, to clean New Chaunelstreet sewer from
Eighteenth street to It's present termination
All sand, rock and debris of every descrIptIon to
be removed and the sewer 10 be left perfectly clean
between the points named
The work TO be completed within period OF 100
days from the date OF award of contract under the
direction and to the satisfaction of the Superin-
tendent of Streets and the Street Committee
N0TICE-Eidders will estimate aud state a price
for which they Will perform the entire work
The party to whom the contract Is awarded will
be required, prior to or at the time of the execu-
ton of the contract to pay the cost OF advertising
this notice In three daily newspapers
In order to preserve uniformity TO facilitate
the award the Board has resolved TO receive no bids
unless made upon blank forms prepared by the COM
mtttee, and certified check tor the sum OF $1,000
deposited by the bidder with and made payable to
the Clerk OF the Board conditioned If the propASli
is accepted and the contract awarded, ani IL
the bidder shall fail neglect to execute written
agreement and give the bond required within four
days after the award is made then aud In case
the said sum shall be paid into the City COunty
Treasury by said CLERK, as nqu dated damages FOR
failure and neglect.
Blanks furnished by the Clerk.
The board reserves the right to reject all bids II
the pubic good SO require.
an25 JS0. A. RUSSELL, Clerk
The morning call., 1891-08-25

A barber in New Jersey town has Just
completed novel fishing line, made entirely
OF women's hair of every shade and color.
The morning call., 1891-08-25
MISCELLANEOUS.
N e w Y O z x
Life Insurance Company

OF New York in the State of New York,
IN THE S1ST DAY OF DECEMBER, A. d.
" 1890. and for the year ending on that day; made
TO the Insurance Commissioner of the State OF Cali
fornia pursuant to the requirements Of Section 613
of the Political Code of said State:
The morning call., 1891-08-25

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 5Uc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAY FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. xy NEW YoRk, N.Y.
sea TbSaTu tt
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ASSETS.

Net value OF real estate owned by
the company ny...........,.. ...-.,
Amount of loans secured by bond
and mortgage on real estate. 49,.
Amount OF loans secur q by piedg ge
of bonds, stocks or other market
able securities as collateral
Premium notes and loans in any
form taken in payment of pre-
miums on policies now in force.
Cash market value OF all stocks and
bonds owned by the Company.
Amount of cash on hand in Com
pany's once.
Amount OF cash deposited in bank
Interest due and accrued
Rents due aud accrued. .......
Net amount of premiums in pro- /
cess of collection and transmits |
sion on policies in force. .......
Net amount of deferred pre- /
hhiuiIlS. .--...,.,.....
IotaI Assets. Observation-Disclosures.
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EXPENDITURES

EXPENDITURES.
Cash paid for losses and matured
endowments. Observation-Disclosures. $7,O7s, ,272 4s
CaSh paid 10 annu1tantS. 1,274,499 10
Cash paid for surrender policies e. 265OSI2 Al
Cash paid for dividends to policy
holders s....:................... =. 2.263,207 So
Premium notes yoided by lapse OF
policies s............................. 1871 55
commissions paid to agents. ...... 4,266,59O 20
Salaries and other compensation or
officers and employees except
age ITS and medical examiners -. 5O9225 81
Salaries and travelling expenses of
agents. .........,................ 1000 90
Medical examiners fees and sal
aries Observation-Disclosures. 245, ,S9l 81
Cash PAID Tor taxes. .............,.,. 199.5 .595 43
Cash paid for radyertising........,. I54997 33
All other caSh payments. 1,171,0lS 6S
III Ir.rn
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Cash received for premiums on new
policies during the year ....
Cash received for renewal OF pre-
miumS during the year.
Cash received for sale of anuuities.
Cash received for interest. ~
Rents received, including interest
on buildings while in process of
construction.
The morning call., 1891-08-25
At the Other Theaters

There was no change. Alabama" held its
own at the Baldwin, as it is bound to do on
merit. We are requested to state that the
sale of seats for Nat C. Goodwin's "The
Nominee" viii begin at the box-office of this
theater on Thursday morning next at g
o'clock.
The Dazzler" and Kate Castleton will
continue all this week at the New Cali
foTna.
''Ferncliff' continues at the Bush street. 1t
has been running, so far, to good business.
Next Monday evening THE Burglar"
Thomas was a member of the Dickson
Sketch Company when they brought out
this piece; he played the Burglar and the
piquant Della Fox Editha. After success
full reduction the author of Alabama" de-
termined to elaborate Mrs. Frances Hodg-
son Burnett's delightful story into a longer
and more dramatic at; empt. He succeeded
admirably and this gave him his frat start
and standing in this country as a dramatist.
The morning call., 1891-08-25
The Shadows" 3"

Shewelfs old melodramRtic standby,
THE Shadows of a Great City," crowded
the Alcazar last evening, but the perform
ance offered no new features particularly,
excepting the appearance of Annie Ward
Tiffany as Blddy Roman, the large hearted,
Strong-Yoiced Irishwoman, who oyerrode
nearly ali the scenes and all the business of
any account. Miss Tiffany can play the
Hibernian female to the Limerick taste,
and she made her presence telt to the huge
delight of the great majority of the audi
epce. Ne fault can be found with her
brogue; it is an honest brogue rough, but
as true IN all its accen Is and infections as if
she graduated from the banks OF the Shan
non or from the Cove Her scene in the
prison was strongly characteristic of her
DONNA ing nature; her kind treatment of
the unfortunate Helen StandiSh showed
the wealth OF tn. atfprtional element in her
Irish nature Mr.. William G. Beal played
& good sailor in Tom Coopers, and Mr.. l..
Il. Stock well has reason. to pride himself on
the sneak-lhief, Jim Farreu, only he rather
disturbed The proprieties of the escape scene
10y talking so oudly to his pal when he had
reason to fear one of the prison guards was
on the lookout for them. Fugitive conyicts
are generally not very animated In cOnyer-
satlon when they are trying to give leg-oall
from Jill at midnight, at least not till they
are outside the walls JuiIus Kahn played
George Benson, man about town, and Mr..
Nick Long Mr. Arkrgh;. detective Mr..
Leo Cooper attempted George OSOOurneS 5
well-known part, Abe Nathans, a pawn
broker, but it did not iii him, and he was
rather in the way With the exception Of
BlddY, the women are not Ot much account
in the cast. The piece was very well
mounted, aud the revolving scenery worked
without a hitch.
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INCOME

Total Liabilities. ...............
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Louis Eamey's three-act comic opera.
Coquelicot," was brought out at the Tivoli
in the presence of large number of
auditors. The scene is laid in Seville during
the occupation Of Spain by the French in
the NapoleoDie epoch. when the relations
between the Frenchmen and the Spaniards
were naturally rather strained. Love,
however, laughs at warriors as well as
at locksmiths, and the business turns on in-
trigues between the gallant invaders a
the easily-won Sevilanas The music Is
sparkling, light and catchy, and many of
the numbers were we'll sung. Miss Oracle
Plaisted, who assumed the role of TeresIta.
whose lover is barber, and who is n born
intrlsuante, sang very charming little
Semi-rectative in the second act, which did
potTereiye as much applause rs it deserved.
Alice Gaillard was very acceptable in the
part OF juana, and Miss Kate march, dis
unguished herself in Gaetana. Occasion
was taken in the presentation of this opera
TO bring out new singer, Miss Lena Salin-
ger, lately from Australia, who was given
the role Of CroqugnOle. The young lady
created most favorable impression. She
has handsome stage appearance, anu a
sweet if small voice. She will make
success as a soubrette. "CoQuelicot will
remain on the boards for n week
The morning call., 1891-08-25

Total Assets.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-01
Orders Receive Prompt Attention:

Francisco, going via Portland and return
ing via Ogden, or vice versa, 800; to Los
Angeles, going and returning via Portland,
entering San Francisco in one direction
either going or returning, $685.; to Los An
COLES, going via Portland and San Fran
cisco and returning via sacramento and
Ogden, $3.50.
The above tickets are good going sixty
(6O) DAYS and good for return passage any
time within six months from date of sale.
Those desiring to take advantage of these
rates may cali on or address
II. o. WILSON, F. q P. A.,
& % North Main street.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-01
Sunday Excursion.

The Northern Pacific railroad will sell
Sunday excursion tickets during the sum-
mer at one fare for the round trip from
Helena to Marysville, Townsend, Alhambra,
Jefferson. Boulder, Boulder Hot Springs,
Avon, Elliston, Deer Lodge and Warm
Springs and return. Tickets OF sale
Saturdays and Sundays. Good to return
until Monday following.
A. D. EDGAR, Gen'l Agt.
CHAs. S. FEE, G. P. and T. A.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-01
California Excursion Rates.

The Union Pacific will sell on the 10Th of
next month round trio excursion tickets as
follows; Butte to Sian Francisco via Port
land or Ogden. both directions, SO; San
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-01
How to Prevent R%Oughntss OF the Skin.

During cold, dry, windy weather this
question a~pitates the mipd of every lady in
the land who prizes II Bmooth, soft skin.
There is nothing more katnlless and effect
i've than Wiadom's Violet Dream for pre-
venting and ersdicating the Ill effects of
seYore weather. Try il.
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Fourth of July Excursions, 1891.
For the above holiday excursions the
Montana Central railway will sell tickets to
stations on their line within a distance of
300 miles from Helena at one and one-ffth
fare for the round trip. Dates of sale, July
3 and 4; limited to expire July 5.
B. H. LANGLEY. Gen'l Ticket Agt.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16

Santa Fe's employ, and if they are ordered
to work Atlantic and Pacific business they
will refuse, be discharged. and then in all
probability general strike on the santa Fe
will be ordered.
Mgr. Folchi has been deposed by the
Pope from the Vice Chan cellor of the Apos-
tolic Chamber, owing to faults of admins
tration. Mgr. Folchi was one Of the ad-
ministrators Of st. Peters Pence, and in
July last he was removed from that position
on account of the losses sustained by that
fund and because of the imprudent invest
ments which had been made under his ad-
minfstration.
Mr.. Davitt has recovered from the injury
he sustained in Sundays melee, and yester-
day he issued an election address. He
pledges himself, with his colleagues, to en-
deavor to obtain such a measure of home
rule as will satisfy the aspirations of the
Irish people and enable their represen-
tatives to frame laws insuring the fullest
opportunities for the advancement of the
trade and labor interests of Ireland.
meeting OF the citizens of Baltimore has
resolved to ask the Legislature for an a ap-
preparation of 100000 for Maryland ex-
hibit at the Worlds Fair in Chicago. A
to od ed0gss BY
Maryland in the Fair will be placed in
charge of a State Board of Promotion, to
consist of 30 persons, who will be appointed
by Mayor Latrobe.
"A test case is to be brought against the
American Bobbin Spool and Shuttle Com
pany by ex-Congressnan Moore, of Nashua,
n H., who will ask the grand jury of the
United States Circuit Court to grant indict-
ments against the officers of the combina-
ton for the violation of the antitrust law.
The company capitalized for So ,0n0 900 and
was organized under the laws of the State OF
Maine last January.
Paris detectives who we're ordered to
search for beautiful girl, aged II years,
who has been missing from hcr home for
some time, have discovered that a Belgian
Prince was the cause of her disappearance.
home and take up her quarters with him in
another part of the city. The parents have
threatened to prosecute the Prince for alb
duction, and he says he will marry the girl.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
LATE NEWS in BRIEF.

Turkey and Greece may join the Zoll-
verein.
Brazil will spend 100000 to reform
her navy.
The steamer Herbert was sunk at Flor
ence, Ala.
Colorado was treated to an old-fashioned
blizzard Monday.
Italy and France will soon negotiate for
commercial treaty.
The California beet sugar factories have
closed down for the season.
The revenue cutter Rush has arrived at
San Francisco from Ounalaska.
Smallpox and typhus fever are adding
new horrors to the Russian famine
switzerland made very few concessions
in the European commercial treaties
The French wine yield this season is
100000 hectalitres larger than last year.
The Hebrew Relief Committee at Ber-
lin has issued an appeal for more funds.
Tennessee authorities are gathering an
armed force to protect the Br1ceVllle mines.
The Car authorized the holding of con-
gress on prehistoric anthropolosy IN MOS
COW in 1892.
The Michigan Salt Inspector shows the
manufacturing capacity of that state to De
5,950,000 barrels.
There is still a revolutionary movement
in the Brazilian State of Sao Paulo, but with
very little chance of success.
The Manitoba law abolishing all sep
arate schools in the province has been de-
clared illegal. An appeal will be taken.
Dispatches from Emin Pasha's African
expedition are very conflicting. Some
rumors represent him in imminent danger.
A disagreement between the Captains
and Pilots Union and the Engineers Asso-
citation, has tied up every large steamer in
Puget Sound.
Charles Lomax, colored. resisted arrest in
Washington, ID. c., and fired upon Police
officer Mellen, who returned the fire, killing
LomaX instantly.
After Florence st. John had been denied
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16

divorce by the jury, she applied for and
! was at once granted a judicial separation
! from MIR. Marius.
"A man is to be legally hanged at Char
| oolored man named Alfred Downs and was
convicted of simple burglary.
A Nashville minister G. R. Lindner,
Ph. d., Nj. D., is a fugitive from justice. He
had given bogus checks to the amount OF
$500. He is supposed to be headed for
Mexico.
France will probably favor the pro-
longation of certain clauses in the literary,
artistic, commercial and navigation treaties
between France and foreign powers which
expire February !, 1892.
There is good reason to believe that
Baron Hirsch's emigration scheme Will
shortly pass the Council of Ministers. 1t
provides for a central committee on the
emigration of the Hebrews here and 80 sub
committees in the provinces.
The Santiago correspondent of the Lon
don Times says the entire newspaper press
of Chile places the responsibility for the
difficulties between Chile and the United
States upon Minister Egan. None OF the
papers make any attack upon President
Harrison.
1t is reported in Plymouth that H. NJ.
S. Anson, the flagship of the Channel squad
ron, while cruising in the vicinity OF Gibral-
which the vessel was swept by huge waves
and several men were washed overheard
and drowned.
The reduction in the duty on American
! corn entering Germany and the removal of
duty on German sugar, were effected by SIM
pie exchange OF notes Parliamentary sane
tion was not needed. An exchange of views
on the new commercial situation is afoot be-
tween England and Germany.
Two Parisians, NJ. Charles Soller and
Colonel Andruzzi, fought a duel yesterday
morning at Meudon. NJ. Soller was pinked
in the arm, but received only slight wound
while Colonel AndruZZi sustained a severe
wound in the breast. The quarrel originated
in discussion OF Colonial politics.
There is not a train dispatcher or oper-
ator working on the Atlantic and Pacific
from Albuquerque to Mohave, Cal. There
are Brotherhood men at Albuquerque in the