davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-21
HER LAST DRAUGHT
The Sudden Death of Mrs.
Sarah F. CrOssley.
A Glass of Bromo- Caffein May Pos
sibiy Have Contained Some
Poisonous Acid.

A very strange and suspicious case was
reported to the Coroners Office yesterday.
and a full investigation will be made to-day
to see il there has been any foul play.
Yesterday morning Ward McAllister Jr.,
an attorney, reported to Coroner Garwood
that woman named Mrs. Sarah f. Crossley.
residing at 2204h Fillmore street, had died
under very queer circumstances Deputy
Coroner Bridgewood went out on the case.
and learned sufficient facts to justify the
body being taken to the Morgue.
Mrs. Crossley was the wife OF a mining
expert and engineer, and about 43 years old.
or recent years she has been suffering
greatly from paralysis
When she married Leonard g. Crossley,
a mining expert. who was her second hus-
band, the latter decided to her certain prop-
cry. Lately. seeing that she was very sick
and liable 10 die, he asked her to deed the
property back. but this she refused to do
lie consulted lawyer to have himself de-
clared half owner OF the property, but was
advised that il he did so he conid borrow
no money on it. He then brought suit for a
sale of the property and division Of the
proceeds.
The wife. now at the Morgue, contested
the suit. and employed Ward McAllister TO
defend her side.
Mrs. Crossey went to Lawyer Meal
listers Office on Monday afternoon, and re-
turned rather late. She retired about IL
o'clock, and took a glass Of bromo.caffein,
a harmless drink taken 10 steady the
nerves. Immediately on drinking it she
spit 1T out. saying: This tastes acid"
In half an hour she was dead.
She was apparently very we'll w hen she
had retired.
After her death. on the bureau in her
room, was found the bottle from which she
had drunk the brom0-caffein aud another
bottle labeled "0dorless white battery
acid. for use with galyanic belts. Put up
by the Pacific Electric Company"
The deceased used this acid for the GAL
vanic belt that she wore for the paralysis.
About one-tnird OF its contents WAS gone.
The supp0sition is that some of the
deadly acid was placed in the bromo-
caffein, and that this caused the woman's
death, but by whom Is unknown.
The bottle from which the deceased
drank. containing bromo-caffein, was
given to Ward McAllister. who turned it
over TO Coroner Garwood. The latter will
have the contents OF the bottle analysed to-
day TO find II there are any traces of the
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-21
A HEAD BETWEEN.
Close Finishes at the Bay
District.
A GOOD AFTERNOONS SPORT.
The Thirtieth Day OF the BioOd-fiorse
Associations Fall Meeting Was
Well Attended.

There was a good afternoons sport al the
Bay District track yesterday. 1t was the
tnirtieth day OF the Blood horse Associa-
TONS fall meeting. ana was an ideal day for
racing.
The slight rain of the morning had made
the track fast and springy, and everything
was favorable for the racers showing off
their fine points.
The attendance was very good and betting
was brisk.
Starter Rowe was. on the whole, success
ful In getting off fair starts. In the third
race considerable delay was caused by
Pesead0T, who was as fractions aud unman-
ageable as ever. He persisted in facing the
wrong way. and Burlingame was poweriess
70 make him turn round. Rowe took him
in hand. and after two or three judcous
applications of the whip succeeded in plac-
ing him in the right position.
The star race of the day was the last on
the programme. 1t was one of the rupst
gamey contested events of the meeting. The
fayorite, Joe Cotton, and St. Croix had only
head between them at the finish. and
there was the same distance between ST.
Crox and Gypsy Girl. while neck only
divided Jack the Ripper from the Gypsy
30 close was the finish that opinions were
equally divided between the first and Sec
otl1, bilt TIE JUICES aWhIu settled all uou Dts.
The handicap of mile and seventy Yards
was also capital race. TIL close to the
finish it looked like Pescador's race. but
Miller, who rode the fayorite, evidently
knew the CALDER of his mount He held
the mare well in hand and gradually crept
no. till, with squirt, she swept past Nal
colin, who was running third, challenged
Pescador and won handily by half neck
There were five events on the programme
The first was for ali ages, purse $500. dis
lance four and half furlongs. There
were thirteen entries. but King Alph and
San Felipe were scratched. Nellie Van
was, If anything, the favorte, but Mount
Carlos and Ledalia were nearly as strong
IN the betting.
When the flag fell Mount Carlos took the
lead. but Nellie Van quickly rushed to the
front. a1d at the half-mile post she was
still leading, with Mount Carlos second.
Stonemau in thnd place and Nipper close
up, the rest being strung out behind The
positions were unchanged at the last quar-
ter, but toward the finish Mount Carlos
rushed to the front and won easily by four
lengths. Stoneman being a length ahead of
Nlpper, while half length divided Nipper
from Ledalia. Nellie Van cut the pace too
last and was unable to keep il up The
time was 30. Besides those mentioned.
the field was made up Of Joe Hooker ,lr.,
Bonnie Blue, Gold Dust. Jennie Mintzer,
Little Tough and st. John.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-21

poisonous battery acid mixed with the
bromo-caffein.
The stomach Of the deceased will also ba
analyZed to see if there are any traces q +
poisoning, but this will be difficult to ascer-
tain. The reason is that shortly after the
death OF Mrs. Crossley DIR. o. II. Pattison.
residing at 2326 Fillmore street. was called
I'D and signed a death certificate stating that
the woman bad died from paralysis OF the
Orain. Upon this certificate yesterday
morning Underiakers Craig e. Cochran
embalmed the body by injecting arsenic
into the remains. This viii render it diff
cult to discover If Mrs. Crossley died from
poisoning.
Dollie Anderson. % years of age. the
daughter OF Mrs. Crossley by her frst hus-
band, stated TO the Deputy Coroner that
she had bought the bromo-caffein while in
company with her mother very recently at
drugstore on the corner of California and
Steiner streets. She said her mother had
taken the drug number of times out OF the
same bottle. and had not only not been
injured by ii. but had never complained be-
lore OF its having an acid TASTE
Leonard u. CroSsiey. the husband, who
resides al the same house, stated to the
Deputy Coroner that he had not slept in his
room up to his boy.
The Coroner issued instructions to the
Health Oiilce not 10 grant any burial per-
init until the case has been investigated
DR.. .. L. Paterson of 1926 Fillmore street.
who attended Mrs. Crossey on the night OF
her death, and who had attended her dur
ing many months of illness, went to the
Cor0ner's office last night and said that he
had signed the certificate of death, giving
paralysis OF the brain as the cause
The doctor told CALL reporter that he
was an old friend of the dead woman. and
that IL he had any reason to believe at she
had been poisoned he would be only too
glad to make it known, He said that he
bad treated Mrs. Cr0ssley for nervous
trouble and knew that she was taking
bromo -caffein. Two or three nights
ago he was summoned TO tile house
and had found that the woman was
suffering severely. lie was told that TIE
medicine which she had taken-the bromo-
caifein - had peculiar taste, and that
Crossley had thrown what remained In the
glass, from which his wife drank, into
sink, and had rinsed cut the glass.
On The night Of Mrs. Crossley's death he
WAS summoned TO The house, and found the
patient in commissions and unable TO speak.
she died fifteen minutes later. The doctor
did not believe that she had been poisoned.
An autopsy OF Mrs. Crossiey's body
showed that the brain and stomach were i'm
an abnormal state. The stomach was sent
10 chemist for analysis. aud a detective
was detailed by the Police Department 10
learn what he could about the case
Crossley. who had promised to tell the
Coroner what he knew about the matter,
did not appear. An inquest will be held
today.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-21
Alameda.

The public schools will close Friday for
the winter vacation.
The order of the Street Superintendent
to keep the sidewalks in front of the stores
free from merchandise and other articles is
very rigldly enforced. Some of the shop
keepers think the order is an unjust one
and may tend to drive away trade from Ala
media.
There promises TO be quite crop OF cam
didates for the Office Of City Marshal at the
coming municipal election. o. l.. Rogers,
incumbent, will strive for reelection and
among his opponents Will be Alex Laplant
and Louis Shraeder
j. q. Hays of this city states that he will
not accept an appointment Of Deputy Sheriff
under Mckillcan. The Democrats Of this
city are not pleased at the treatment they
are receiving from McKilIican. After his
nomination be informed the Iroquois Club
that in case OF his election he would leave
the selection Of the Alameda deputy to the
olub
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-21
HIS FATAL FALL.
Young George Lynn Dasfies HeadIong
to His Death,

George Lynn. q l5-year-old boy, was IA
tally injured by falling down an elevator
shaft In the Phelan building. at Market and
O'Farreli streets. shortly after O'Clock
last night. lie was at once taken to the
Receiving Hospital, where he died from the
eferts Of his injuries two hours after his
admission.
The accident was undoubtedly caused by
the boys earelessness.
Young Lynn lived at 622 Geary street with
bis family, and was employed by Marceau,
the photographer. in the Phelan block.
where he has worked for the past two
years.
Yesterday the lad was sent TO San Rafael
with another operative and the two spent
the day there. He returned at O'Clock
and young Lynn was sent ND to the
photograph gallery on the fourth foer of
the building to put away the camera aud
other parapeerpala.
For some time past Lynn and number
OF other boys employed In the building have
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-21

Stockton, are coming back to Oakland
They have leased the trotting-park of Ben
Wright and viii establish a series of races.
the first to begin about January /. AS to
whether or not they will go into the bust
ness of bookmaking ON Eastern races will
depend on the action of the Board of Super
visors.
Charles Kramm. capitalist, and former
proprietor OF the Oakland bre very, died at
his residence, 1914 Telegraph avenue, yes
terday, of cancer Of the bowels. He was 5G
years old, native of Hanover. Germany.
and leaves widow and four sons.
John King. blacksmith who has been
living at the Grand lodging-house on
Third street, San Francisco, tried to steal a
ride on freight train TO Beniea last night
He fell off at the foot of Taylor street. and
laid there for two hours with his left lee
crushed to shreds below the kuee before he
was found and taken to the Receiving
Hos pital.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-21
SNATCHED HER PURSE.
A Music Teacher Accuses Talbot and
D'AniS

The police believe that they now know
the reason why the thug, Alexander Talbot,
shot his partner, DAMS. in the saloon at
the corner Of Polk and Grove s. reeis last
Saturday night
Both men we're identified last night by
one Mme. Prancllt, music teacher, as
thieves who stole her purse last Saturday
afternoon.
She was stancing with her little son near
the entrance 10 Irving Hall on Post street
while the audience that witnessed the per-
Torrance of Mrs. General Tom Thumb
was dispensing.
Talbot thrust his hand into her pocket
and distracted her pocket-book, which con-
tanned $27. She turned around and accused
him of the theft. He gave the pocket-book
10 UAnis and both ran away.
1t is supposed that the quarrel at the
saloon the same night. which resulted in
the shooting OF DAMS. was caused by the
failure OF the two thieves to agree upon the
division of the spcils.
Officer Herring who displayed great ability
IN working up the case, will make charge
OF robbery against Talbot and his partner
today.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-21

been in the habit Of opening the doors of
the elevator shaft with a piece OF wire
made Tor that purpose after the elevator
nad stopped running for the night. They
then pulled the operating rope, which en-
abled them to control it, and rode to the
ground floor below.
Although young Lynn had been re-
peatedly cautioned against the dangerous
practice he repeated it last night with fatal
result. Lie opened the doors and attempted
to grasp the rope in the dark to bring the
elevator up, when he lost his balance and
fell from the fourth story to the ground
floor below.
He struck on the roof of the elevator
with crash which quickly brought other
tenants TO the scene. who tenderly extri-
cainh the unconscious boy.
Policeman ODea was al once notified of
the a;cident and summoned the patrol
Wagon. and the injured boy was taken to
the Receiving Hospital
DIR. Berry found that young Lynn had
sustained fracture OF the pelvis aud other
internal Injuries which would result fatally.
and he was placed on cot in the male
ward.
After lingering for two hours without
recovering consciousness Lynn died shortly
after o'clock from the effects of his in
jures.
The body was taken to the Morgue, where
an inquest will be held to-day.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-21
THE TROLLEY WILL STAY.
The Supervisors Pass to Print an
Order Allowing Ii.

The trolley wires are winning their airy
way in San Francisco.
The Board of Supervisors at brief ses-
sion last evening unanimously passed to
print an order removing the restriction
against trolley wires contained ia the
franchise for almost any kind OF street.
railway granted TO Irwin c. Stump, Abner
Doble, z. n. Lllienthal and others some
time ago. The contemplated system will
begin at Sixth and Market streets and
occupy portions of Sixth, Brannan, Eighth,
Kansas and Kentucky streets, Railroad
avenue and some other th0roughfares.
1t was ordered that objections to the
closing of the twenty-five or so streets near
Mission Bay for the benefit Of the Southern
Pacific Company may be heard at the next
meeting of the board, Wednesday evening,
the 2S.h inst.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-21
DEAD,
TRUSTWORTHY STATEMENTS.
recent New York dispatch reads {:

a recent New ork dispatch reads:
James c. Il, q fine looking and
apparently healthy man, was observed TO
stagger while walking on Fifth Avenue this
afternoon, and after taking one or two I'M
certain steps fell to the sidewalk When
picked up he was dead. A physician ex-
amined the body and pronounced heaTtdtSedSe
the cause of death. A peculiarly sad feature
of the case is that Mr.. H on his
way TO Maine, TO settle in the home of his
boyhood. He had passed the previous ten
years in the western mining country, and had
amassed fortune. IfYOU have any of the
symptoms given in the following testimonials
you should lose no time in seeking relief.
From John l.. Roberts, Slatington, Pa:
81 have suffered with paipitation, irregular
pulse, faintiag and smotheriag spells, pain in
shoulders, side, and arms for ouer tortg years
For twelve years have been treated without
avail by prominent physicians in my neigh
borhood and in New York. Growing con-
stantly worse, smothering spells followed one
another, so my life was often in danger and
i needed constant care. AS my son had been
cured by DR.. Miles, Nep Heart Cure, he sent
me three bottles. The first dose gave me
instant relief. Before using the last bottle
/ was completely cured. Although seventy
five years old l feel twenty years younger.
/ claim my cure to be almost miracle"
Here is n letter from Mrs. John Kolges,
ofCleveland, o.: 81 had been troubled with
my heart and stomach for years. but for six.
teen months had been confined to my bed.
/ had four of the best doctors in the city, but
none ofthem could benefit the weakness ofmy
heart. / also had dropsy and rheumatism.
l never took medicine that relieved me at
once as DR.. Miles Ne0 Heart Cure does. L
am much stronger. My appetite is splendid.
i gain strength with every dose. have
gained more in six weeks from your treat
ment than in sixteen months from all the
doctors"
"Dr. Miles Ne0 Cure for The Heart is sold
on positive guarantee by all druggists
1t is safe. efectire, agreeable, and does cure"
DIR. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
de2i ly weMo
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-21
Berkeley.

The Occidental Publishing Company of
the university has elected officers for the
ensuing half year as follows: Chief editor,
c. L. knight, '93; business manager and
president of the company, +. W. Bancroft.
ga; yice-president, S. j. Holmes. "a; treas
urer, j. X. Drew; secretary, l.. Simonds.
The Presbyterian Branch Sunday-scbooi
will hold a festival next Monday evening at
Ashby Hall.
Miss Susan NJ Porter and Mr.. Porter, her
brother, Of Wisconsin are guests of Rev. o.
G. Mays.
Dr.. Wellendorf, superintendent of the
Alameda Water Company, is now able to be
cut after q severe Illness.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-21


value 3. will be
UMBRELLAS sterling handles value
be a
LADIES AND GENTLEMENS
all
S12 will
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-21

be appointed to determine damages and
benefits to property on Myrtle avenue,
caused by the change OF grade on Sixteenth
street. between Folsom and York.
Some time ago the Board OF Supervisors
requested the sewerage commission TO
recommend schedule of charges which
the City and County Surveyor may make
for work performed. The schedule was
prepared and it WAS incorporated ia an
order regulating the fees of that officer
passed to print last night
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-21
Baked His Last Batch.

Pierre Loustalot, a Frenchman. who lived
at Vallejo street and Montgomery avenue,
was found dead in n chair last night in the
bakery, Old Broadway, where he was en-
pioyed. He was young, unmarried man
ana had been drinking.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-21
The Survival Of the Fittest.

BY retaining your baggage checks until Won
reach this city you will save money, our rates
being lower than all Others viz: Trunks 80
cents each. Baggage called for and delivered 10
All trains. ETC., at The above rates. Morton Spe
cal Delivery. ofices-I7 Geary street 4OS
lay lor street and Oakland ferry depot
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-21

The contractors were talking a great deal
yesterday about the doIngs of Contractor
NoTIls. John L. Doherty. who has lost con-
siderable by dealing with Norris, SAYS that
he has paid all his men, and they Will not
suffer as reported. Harvey Klise SAYS that
he has had nothing to say as to Norris
affairs.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-21
SPECIAL EVENING HOLIDAY SALES!

the
of
leading publisher
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-21
Struck With a SEedge.

). SetherD, mate on the ship Andola,
got into row yesterday with Joha Alb
bolt, sailor on the same vessel, who
struck him with a sledge-hammer, breaking
an arm and three ribs. The row COM
menced few days ago, when the mate told
Abbott to wash the decks Of the ship Abb
bott took offense at that, and fought with
the mate. The fight was resumed yester-
day. when Abbott struck the mate with the
result mentioned. Abbott was taken to
the P0trero police station and charged with
assault to murder.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-21
Arrested for Na0rancY

Two men. giving the names OF John
Floyd and John Brien. were arrested last
evening about 10 o'eloek, by Officer Mcguire,
and taken to the Sou hern police station,
where they were charged with vagrancy.
Floyd had in his possession fur-lIned
overeoai, supposed to have been stolen.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-21
Contractor Norris.

SILVER frames, smoking sets, albums, photo
graph panels al Sauborn a. Wallis
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-21
LASTFOUR DAYS
GREAT HOLIDAY SALE!.
Not wishing Holiday POWERFUL
to all search of articles suitable
from the following samples of
Astounding Bargains Offered To-day!
PLUSH and LEATHERETTE ALBUMS!
10
ALBUMS be closed
be- outat

BOOKS! BoOKSI
BOOKS different
be a
BOOKS
DORE BIBLE GALLERY,
FAIRY TALES
"A
al
a
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-21

iNDEXED SUMMARY OF THE
| N'~N D'0'u"0'' ASo
rong or
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-21

BFRTELISG has the only reliable methods to
N objective sight. A27 kearny street
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-21

e by
5isyQu
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-21

Disordered stomach cured by
Br0mo Seltzer-l0c a bottle.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-21

CHILDREN'S COATS, made of fancy paids and stripe
trimmed with braid. made latest STYLE extra good
at S.
At $780,
CHILDRENS COATS made Of Scotch plads and Ejder-io
style with edged with fur and sleeves trimm
for 81, will be offered at So
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-02

Gen Benjamin Harrison is candidate for re-elec-
ton The Nation demands that the hero who led It's
armies in the Field and who for four years has wisely
and noby steered the ship of state shall continue to hold
the helm and guide our Nation through the perls of the
future as ABLY as he has through those OF the past lie
who during the administration has saved the country
from series of threatening dangers has brought Italy
and Chile to the feet of our Republican throne and
made even England yield to American demands IN the
Behrng Sea difficulty is the man for the people these
United States.
Gen. Lew Wallace, who is known throughout the
United States as one OF the most intimate personal
friends of President Harrison, and as having had
great deal to do with his denomination, has written
Biography of the President which reads like verltabe
Romace vet is Accurate History.
The book has been officially authorized and con- con-
ributed to by the heads of the government IN Articles
regarding the workings of the Republican policy and
the Present administration. These distinguished con
tributors include Hon. William Z. Curtis, Hon. John
Wanamaker, Hon. Jeremiah Rusk, Secretary Poster
mercal Reciprocity, Postal Service, Progress OF the
Public Domain, Etc.
When General Harrison was asked his choice of
bioqrapher he promptly replied My lifelong friend.
General Wallace His chief advisors interpreting the
Presidents desire, have officially supplied the volume
with most valuable contributions.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-02
Physicians

frequently state: 1--WE know that Port
Vine is the best tonic for the weak
nervous and debilItated, and for such
troubles as exhaustion, weakness, sleep
lessness, ETC., there is no medicine to
compare with it; yet we fear to pre-
scribe it, for there are so many adul-
terations on the market"
There is brand called "Royal
Ruby" Port Wine, so called for its
royal taste and ruby color, 1t is pure
and old and has that fruity taste that
no other wine has. Druggists some
times urge that which they have in
bulk; why? More profit of course.
Royal Ruby port wine is guaranteed by
the undersigned to be absolutely pure
and over five years old, or money paid
for it will be refunded. Quarts 81 90;
pints go cts. Sold and guaranteed by
White & White, Thum Bros. and
Schmidt, leading druggists. Bottled by
Royal Wine Co., Chicago.