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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-02
SHOCKING DOUBLE TRAGEDY
Premeiitated Murder Followed by sui.
eide in Los Angeles.
WHD SIiRIEAS SiLLACED BY BULLETS.
In Unknown Woman Fatally Shot By lister,
Who Immediately Takes His
eAn Life.
NuD SIiRIEAS SIIEECEB BIZ BULLETS.
SPECIAL TO TIE MoRsINe CALL.

Yos ANGELES, March /. - A fTightiul
5o,1,le tragedy occurred this afternoon, at
o,clcct when a woman, named Norma
,eirbton resident Of the disreputable
quarter OF the city. was shot and Killed by
man supposed to be named Henry AYok,
who immediately put a bullet through his
brain. dying instantly. As near as can DC
.scertaiued the nan entered the house occu-
MED by tie woman between and O'CLOCK,
going at once 10 the woman room. In
few minutes however, she came out oil Inc
room. remained few minutes ana returned
The woman was heard singing about
o'elock, and 4 few minutes later there was a
Wild shrek for help. closely followed py
three pistol-shoIs. when there was snort
pause, followed by two more shots In Inc
meantime people on the sidewalk were nor
iified II see woman, covered with blOod.
climb out Of window to the awning run 10
the edge and fan heavily TO the pavement q
distance Of twenty feet.
A crowd collected at once and the woman
WAS taken into vacant stoTeroom near by.
when it was found that she was dead. The
bullet had taken effect just above the heart.
When officers arrived the door Of the room
where the tragedy occurred was forced open
and the body of the murderer was found
wing en- tie flsOr with blood pouring out Oh
a ghastly wound IN Che temple.
Ne one IN the house knew the man. and
u0thing wae found BY which he could be
Identified beyond the following letter, evil
DEITY written after be entered the house:
Los ANGELES, March /, 1892 2 80 P. NJ.
Please let my parents know il and oblige.
Yours. HENRY AVON
Ny Parents address is Aghoz Ayokian. British
Tls4 KEY. Asia Wv brothers. address is \. A.
F4akian. Asofpastchliog, BarnSchan. Han, Con-
ani3uaFie, Z iii key
Telegraph 10 Sau Francisco 700 Market street.
The woman had been living in the house
where tie tragedy occurred three weeks
She stated that she had come from San
IaAci-cJ with another woman, who also
toQk IU0ms in the house with her Tire
whole affair is wrapped in mystery,
but il is supposed that Avck is the hus-
hand OF tie woman, that be arrived from
San Fraursc0 this morning, found out the
BcUse and when the woman refused 10 leave
with him x lied her aud himself
The man had two pistols and evidently
contemplated the horrible deed which he so
successfully carried out. An Inquest viii
be held tomorrow morning.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-02
OVER A BANK.
An UnweIcome Guest Receives Fatal In
juries.

An Unwelcome Guest Receives Fatal In
juries.
A quick thrust from behind through an
open door, a stumble down a couple of steps,
then n plunge headlong to the street fifteen
feet beneath and James b. brennan lay I'M
conscious with fractured skull and his left
shoulder blade shattered-injuries that are
almost certain to result fatally.
The person who was instrumental in the
catastrophe is J. ". Dufau, a mschinist en-
pioyed in the Golden State and Miners Iron
Works. He was soon afterward arrested
and booked for IN assault with intent 10 do
bodily harm. AS brennan did not regain
consciousness up 10 the time of going TO
press, Dufau's version of the affair is the
only account given as there were no wit
nesSeS.
For some time" said Dufau, brennan
lived in our house at 42l Second street. but
yesterday his folks moved away. He pei
sisted in visiting the house and as he was
drunk and noisy he was far from welcome.
i warned him away. Last evening he APP
peared again in a SOttisn condition and he
wanted to make my house his lodgings. |
took him to the door, opened il. showed him
out onto the steps, but lie lost his footing,
stumbled and fell forward over the high
bank TO the street. That Is all there was
OF it,
brennan does not appear to have had any
regular employment lately, but has been
spending his time car0uslng.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-02
Personal NOTES.

G. \. Gregg, Red Bluff attorney, is at
the Grand.
Arthur White. Hawaiian planter, is at
the Occidental.
W.Q. Wright. the hop-grower of Sebasto-
pol, is at the Grand.
l.. w. Pitcher, a member of the Chicago
B0arC OF Trade, is at the Palace.
Orno Strong, proprietor Of the West
Cast Trade. Tacoma, is at the Grand.
l. N. Fleschner wealthy pioneer
merchant OF Portland. is at the Palace.
}. S. Severance has returned from a six
weeks trip to Chicago, and is at the Palace
K. McMnrray. the mine-owner, OF North
San Juan. left last night for Washington,
where he will join the other delegates from
the mining congress.
A. Nj. Cox, Superintendent of the letter
carrier department, left last night for
Washington to attend the conference of
Postmasters, to be convened on the 9th inst
in that city. He is accompanied by Mrs
Cox. His return trip will be circuitous and
for purposes of inspection.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-02

Mrs. Eeirose. CAPTAIN J. ~. Mcdonald. Miss
81. liza Meyer, Thomas McGraih. j. MeDanaeli,
w. Madison, Nettie Madison. Jessie Moore.
N-Capiaiu w. Il. Newsoa.
O-Mr. and Mrs. j. L. OBsien, Me-. and Mrs.
George L. Osimaa.
IL d. Phc!in, Miss Clara Peters Mr. and
Mrs. +. Pngl. t. l.. Parker. Herbert Paul. DIR.
and Mrs. X. Il. P,0ll
K-sIr. and Mrs. Israel Rcqua. DIR. and Mrs.
R-gensberger. joseph ID. Redding, Miss Annie
Robinson, William Richardson Jr. Mr.. and Mrs.
A. j. RalSton. Nj. Rosendern, Mr.. aud Mrs.
George W. Reed.
s-ar. aud Mrs. j. ID. Spreckels. Mr.. and Mrs
AdoIph Spreckels. MI. and AIRS. 81, X. Smith,
Louis Sloss, Miss Ada SIatham. Lieutenant
George III. Strong. Mr. aud Mrs. John Scott
Wilson, DIR. and Mrs. w. r. q. Samnels. ii. Jay
Smith, Miss i. Stern, Mr. and Mis-. William IL.
Slayer
V-Judge and Mrs. Van Reynegom, Mr. and
Mrs. J. A. Vaughn Edward Nogei.
1-JCdge aud Mrs. Virgins, Dr.. and Mrs.
Nindaie, A. I. Woods anu daughter. DIR. VIII
Jams, Mrs. MAY Willis Alexander Wilberforce,
living Wood. w. II. Whitley, Mr.. and Mrs.
William 5. Worth.
X-Dr aud Mrs. Younger. the Misses Bessie
and Maad Younger. Herbert Younger.
Z-MT and Mrs Fred Zeile.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-02
On the Way tn P,r,a,

Let us hope that the people who Ia bitual,v-,,s-
regard their health win reach that desr,h. ,,,...
and avoid the locality which Is less desirab,. a.
eternal residence on account OF the hea, "a, a..
roundings generally But while we tarry In this
vale OF tears. why should voluntarily ena,r. ,na
tortures OF dyspepsia when n systematic ms. =,
Hostetter's stomach Bitters viii rid us q, ,ns
afr REGIONS msiady whch-uhIess physician, arc 49,
much al fanit-tends TO shorten the term of orr
e1ls.snce; heartburn. biiousness, constipation
almost always accompany this compIaIn, "a ara
symptomatic OF II These are all extlnpu,shed nv
the oitters. which also conquers comnIe,e,v ,hs
malaria. rheumatism. nervousness and deb,l,,y
since the appearance of "a grippe 1t has shown
singular mastery over this Formidable comn,.,n.
that has carried OF SO many OF our br,ahtest and
best -
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-02
FISH AND GAME.
Ramon r. Wilson Addresses the Sports
mems Association.


mems Association.
Atam meeting of the Sportsmen's Protective
Association, held at X. of X. b. Hall last
evening. Ramon L. Wilson of the Fish
Commission leciured on the preservation
and distribution of ifs hes.
His remarks were listened to with much
interest by tie large gathering present
MIR. Wilson said that. owing to the small
amount of funds the commission was allowed
by tie State for the purpose of looking
after and protecting game and fish in this
large country, 1t was Impossible for the
four deputies at his disposal to pa troll the
counties of this immense State.
Members Of the State Sportsmen's Asso-
citation have done much good in several
counties in the way of protecting game,
said the speaker. bnt they are only drop
In the bucket when there Is taken into con-
sideration the wide extent Of territory that
has 10 be looked after.
The Commissioner strongly advocated the
amalgamation OF all sportsmen's clubs with
view of haying laws passed by The Legis-
lature which will be beneficial to all elias ses
OF sportSmen.
Mr. Wilson suggested that sportsmen's
clubs OF the city and country send delegates
to this city. as representatives of their re-
spectiye associations, at a date which could
be sele ted by the Commissioners or any
thoroughly organized body of sportsmen,
some months prior TO the converting of the
Legislature. for the purpose of exchanging
views on matters pertaining TO game and
fish. and to arrange measures which would
attain to better class of laws than the
present.
In reference to fish hatcheries, Mr.. Will
son said that the report of a hatchery or
hateheries having been established on
grounds preserved for any body Of men was
erroneous. and that while he was Com
missioner he would strictly adhere TO the
State law. aud under no conditions will he
consent to fish hatcheries or birds pur-
chased at the expense of the State being
placed on inclosed demesnes.
As regards the killing of game by unlaw-
full means, he asked the association or any
Of its members TO report all transgressions
of the laws to him, and that he would I'M
medateIy dispatch deputy to the place re-
ported.
He hoped that the Sportsmen's Protective
Association would assist the Commissioners
in their eDdeavors TO protect game and fish,
especially during the close season.
Routine business followed the lecture,
after which II was announced by President
Professor Star Jordan. the distingu ished
scientist and ichthyologist of Stanford Uni
versity. would lecture at the next meeting
of the association, and that the friends OF
the mem bers were invited TO be present.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-02
THE AUDIENCE.
a Critical House Appiauds Both Melody
and Theme.

a Critical House ApPiauds Both Melody
and Theme.
The house was a splendid one. When the
doors were opened al $50 O'Clock there was
not a seat to be had. aDd notices posted 10 the
yesliDule informed even the earliest arrivals
that standing rOOm only could be obtained.
But this did not deter those admirers Of Cali
foTniA OPEL who came UnprovIded with tickets.
They accepted the position with the best grace
possible and, While some elected to form part
OF the human fringe which skirted the orchestra
and dress circle, a large majority OF them In
ysded the gallery above, which, before many
minutes, was throDged with the overflow from
the more fashionable quarters downstairs.
The late arrival Of the holders OF reserved seats
was the cause OF considerable delay. and al one
time the front OF the house was SO blocked that
il was matter OF difficulty for quite a little
while TO extricate oneself from the jam in front
of lhe.licket-,akers. Once in the foyer. however
the usheTs, under Roscoe SalIsbury's manage
ment, lost no Zine fn seating the company, and
In twenty minutes after The advertised hour the
curtain rolled up and gave 4 first glimpse OF the
performers.
In comparison with the FIRST night there was an
absence OF The fashionable element. The butter
flies OF fashion were not represented but III their
Places were those genuine lovers Of art whose
applause has a value 10 the composer fav ahead
Of ne ill-limrd cheers clappings win which
some are wont to greet their fayOFites. IL was a
discerning audience that was gathered around
The foOtlghts. scant In it, demonstrations OF de-
light unIii they were warranted, but when It's
feelings were aroused b. The excellence OF the
performance just as enthusiastic In It's applause
were the h ST nigbteTs.
There were not a few who attended both per
formances, and They were present last nIghr, not
50 much out OF compliment 10 composer or
author as 10 testify their appreciation OF merit.
In the foyer especially at the close OF the sec.
ond act, the air resounded with he praises of
Stewart and OConnell. and ibe consensus Of
opinion was that The opera had touched the pop
ular chord and become an artistic suce s..
From the beginning of the second
act until the close the solos and
cboruses met with such favor that there was
no escaping the determined demand for encores,
and II was almost midnight, in consequence,
before the performance eBded. Quite an Ova.
ticn was accorded Messrs. Stewart and 0COn-
nell al The close of The FIRST act, aud throughout
the opera Tie principal members oil the cast were
fairly overwhelmed with flowers.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-02
In The EnYer.

Between the acts the merits OF the opera were
freely discussed in The foyer and there was a
singu ar unanlmiiy OF feeling on all sides that
great triumph had been achieved.
Captain Newsom was most enih usiastie In his
praise. He believes It will be great success in
England. La Cgale," which had an extra.
ordinary run OF two years ia London, Is not /" In
It," IN comparison.
Clement Reuue t-San Francisco is 10 be con.
graduated upon having composer Of Mr.. Stew.
arts ability resident here.
Lieutenant George Fl. Strcng-The uerform-
anee Is away ahead OF The first night
q. X. Mastick-The second act is a gem
Major L. i. Sianley--A splendid house and a
grand y rforDance.
Sam Davis-Never heard finer chorus; beats
anything we have IN the Ssgtbrush State.
Colonel j. VI. Dayis-StewaIt is deserving OF
great credit. He IL undoubtedly the leading
musician of the Coast.
DIR. j. A. Hughes-I hardly know which TO ad
mire most. the work OF the author or that OF the
composer.
Sam MiIler-It Is a house worthy OF San Fran.
cisco ana OF the composer.
ii. }. Brady-The OPERA is now valuable
properly. 1o-nighps success has stamped ii as
success.
William Jay SmiIh-To-night is solid bust.
ness.
John n. Featherstone-It is not the fashion
able house that last Wednesday was but the
performance strikes me being more artistic
James Is. DuDphy-I am delighted with H.
put of trip to the East In order to be here To-
night.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-02
FIRE AT IATHROP.
Eatir g-Eouse and Southern Pacific Tickle
0ffica With Contents Totally DESTROYED

Estir g-Eouse and Southern Pacific Ticket
Office With Contents Totally Destroyed
LATEROP, March IA temporary struc-
ture used for three years as a depot eating
house was burned this morning at 3:25
o'clock
The fire was caused by man who was
filing coal-oil stove OVERLOOKING it, caus-
ing an explosion. The fire burned quickly
and ierce!y. Nothing whatever was saved.
Tie Southern Pacific Company's ticket
office and contents was totally DESTROYED,
Stackpole & Lncoln's loss is about
$1,000, with an insurance of $1,000
The passengers On the trains will
now eat "a the Shannon House, which has
been leased by Stackpole & Lincoln Good
work was done by the Southern Pacific
Company's swteh-engine. with fire-pump
attached. which saved the temporary tele-
graph Office, baggage-room and Wells, Fargo
< Co.'S Office. The trains were not DELAYED
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-02
EX-GOVERNOR HOLDEN.

William Holden. Ex-Governor Of North Caro-
Ina. died al Raleigh yeste. day. He was born 10
Orange County, n. c., In 1918. AL the age OF 10
lie entered a printing Office, where he remained
for Ten years, He then studied law and was
admitted to the bar In 1S43 he bought the
Raleigh Standard, and for TWENTY-FIVE years was
It's editor he was appointed by President
johnson provisional Governor OF North Carolina
in 1855, and three years later was elected by
popular vote. His action ia regard to reported
-Ku-Klux" Outrages in one OF The counties OF the
Stale aroused strong opposition, which culmi-
mated in the presentation by the House of
Representatives. to the state Senate of articles
of Impeachment. On the Trial The Senate found
him gully on several al the charges and ordered
that lie be removed from office. He went TO
Washington and for several years edited tile
National Republican, but afterwaTd returned TO
Raleigh aud was Postmaster.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-02
The De Greayer Case.

The statements that Attorneys w. w.
Foote and j. \. e. Wilson have decided to
withdraw from the prosecution in the De
Greayer case are said by both those gen.
temen TO be entirely Without foundation
Not only will both counsel continue 10 wig
orously prosecute the case, but the Assist
ant District Attorney. j. A. Hosmer. will
also be associated with them this morning
10 opposing the application for the granting
OF bail to Harper. Although the writ OF
habeas corpus IS set for hearing TO-DAY tho
Sheriff states that Harper has never been
In his possession and he cannot, therefore
see how he can deliver him up. This will
also be nice question for the lawyers to
fight uTer ~
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-02
A Marriage That Vas No Joka

TACOMA. March 1.-Divorce proceedings
came to light to-day which SHOW that Sey-
m6ur l.. Ran, prominent society man of
Tacoma, was married In June, 1891
to Mrs. Louise L. Dearborn, now
in San Francisco. By the sworn afi-
dayits Mrs. Dearborn and Rau allege
that The ceremony was Joke. entered into
by them unsuspectingly under assumed
names, and they had no idea It would bind
them. On these allegations Judge Beverly
signed decree on December 2 last annul-
ling the marriage and authorizing Mrs. Rau
70 resume Der former name OF Louise E.
Dearborn. The papers had been kent from
the newspapers until now.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-02
Reduction in Freight Rates.

SALEM. March 1.-The Union Pacific
Railway Company and the State Board of
Raiiroad Commissioners have compro
missed the suit brought in the Cir
cult Court by the State Board to com
pel the Union Pacific to accept the
reduced shedule Of rates on freight. The
Cnion Pacific adopts the schedule of the
State Board with a few notifications. The
stock rate as adopted by the board ia re-
tanned, the wheat rate is modified. The
Union Pacific pays all the costs. The new
rate goes into effect on March Is.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-02
Hoods Sarsaparilla

During the past few months."-M. Ii. PART
RIDGE, Druggist. Geneva. n. Y.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-02
EARLY SPRING
WOOLENS!

We have exhibition first shipment
Of New Wooden Dress Fabrics for Spring Wear.
Our importations this season by far surpass those
of former years, thereby enabling to display an
exceptionally choice and varied collection of rare
and exclusive novelties, embracing the latest Euro
pean and American productions in design, weave
and color. A visit of inspection solicited.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-02
ALA NJ EDA.
Opening OF the Wilson school-New
Bicycle Track.

Opening of the Wilson schooI-New
Bicycle Track.
The new Wilson school opened yesterday with
an attendance OF 259. Tho principal OF the
school Is q. Il. True.
The suit for damages of George Brown against
j. X. Bigier, the liveryman. appealed from the
Justices Court, was dismissed yesterday in the
Superior Court on account Of the failure of the
plalnIif TO put Ia an appearance.
Tie preliminary survey for the quarter-mil e
track Of the Alameda Bicycle aud Athletic CLUB
was made yesterday. The track will be twenty
I, eJ wide aud thirty feet al the turns. The
estimated cost rs : 400.
The Price Brothers Of Oakland have made
new proposition TO The Guy Trustees relative to
ask fer five years lease Of The plant which has
niuety-one lamps. and they agree 10 operate
them On the moonlight schedule Toe 500 per
mouth. each additional lamp 10 be So per month
extra. They also agree 10 store that portion OF
the cfy's plant not used. and 10 keep The plant
and return the same to the city In good condi-
ton. They further agree 10 run the electric IRE
alarm system tor $50 per month. Their offer did
not meet with the approval OF the City Trustees,
and on motion OF MI. Neal it was laid on The
table.
The police made thirty-ihree arrests during
last month. Thirteen persons were furnished
with lodgings.
evening the resolution introduced at q previous
meeting by Director Lanktree. requiring all
teachers Ia he department 10 live In Alameda
after next July, was adopted. A set OF resoin-
tons was adopted IN respect TO the memory OF
the late W. o. Dixon. principal OF the Haight
School. Director Knowles reported that Mrs.
Wilson had presented 20 The new wilson School
q beautiful microscope. which was accepted
with thanks. The building Is named after her
presented the school with handsome nag.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-02
A NEW ENTERPRISE.
Cotton NIL That Is to Be Controlled by
colored Men.

Colored Men.
CHICAGO, March IA transaction was
completed to-day, the outcome of which will
be watched with interest throughout the
country. The Columbian Cotton Mill
Company, an enterprise controlled al
most exclusively by colored men,
have purchased large tract of
land six and a half miles from Chicago, on
the Eastern Illinois road, upon which to
commence building plant for the manu-
faeture Of cotton cloth. Il is expected the
mills will give, when in operation. employ
ment to between six and seven hundred men.
The enterprise. of which A. c. Hawley is
President, has assumed something OF ma
tional character. Ii is the intention to es-
tablish agencies in every city aud town
where it is found practicable The attempt
will be made TO bring into play in manu-
featuring aud merchantile life the industrial
forces of the colored people never before
ufiIiyau
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-02
BRrkeleY.


The Town Attorney has reported to the Trus-
tees that the town charter viii allow OF the an
nexation OF LOrin.
The Alameda Water Company has reported 10
the Trustees OF Berkeley that there will be
economy IN the use OF water during the coming
season, but there will be enough water for street
purposes and for flushing sewers.
forth that there is an urgent need OF fifteen
rooms In East Berkeley, where 4S0 pupils are
placed around town in various rented rooms or
stuck into the sheds In The rear OF the Kellogg
School. In some Of the rooms there are over
sixty or seventy pupils. These rooms are small,
poorly ventilated and lighted The teachers are
overworked and have Ia leach after hours. lie
School Board pays SIG per month. or interest
on $4,000 bonds al per cent.
Arrangements for th- celebration OF Char ter
day assuming deEnte shape. President
Kellogg Will preside at the exercises which will
probably be held In the morning. Professor
'inard Moses Will deliver the address on be.
half OF the faculty. Joseph CARRIER OF the senior
class Will speak on behalf Of the students. Pres
ident EiiO OF Harvard College. the Oldest ed IL
catioDal Institution IN the country, Will deliver
the address, which Will be the feature OF the
day. In fact The DAY IS so arranged as 10 be a
reception 10 President Eliot. AT the cOnclu-
sion OF the morning exercises lunch will be
served In assembly hall, to which only the re-
class will be invited. The afternoon viii proba-
bly, be utilized by the students for a hop 10 the
gymnasium. The military display In The morn
ing will probably be the finest seen at the col
lege since the military department was estab-
lisbed.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-02
Cunning Accident.

TRACY. March LIS. NJ. Spurier, agent of
the Starr Mills, while hunting in the bills
south Of here fell and his gun sliding down
the bill was discharged, the shot striking
him in the legs. His companions brought
him here and be was taken &c Stockton to-
night to receive surgical aid. He will be
confined to his residence for some time.