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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-06-26

attempted to change the aspect of the beau
tiful cliffs and alter the neighbors' paths
without so much rs saying "By your leave"
They built an artificial prOmontory from
the cliffs ont into the ocean, completely
shutting off half the superb view from the
estates on either side, this elevated plateau
being connected with the Vanderbilt lawn
by grading the latter up above those of the
AStOrS. Not satisfied with this and being
determined to shut out view of the
grounds as well as Of the marble house
from the ocean walk, the Vanderbilt work
men curved the Astor walks seaward and
down along terrace dug in the face OF the
cliffs, carrying the pathway by tunnel
through the prOmontory.
When this came to the knowledge of John
Jacob Astor. who Owls the property at the
south, he ordered his gardeners TO change
the path back to It's old position. sOdding
over the new path on the verge Of the preel-
piee. To emphasize his disgust and deter
minatiOn he put up rough fence of pine
scantling and boards on the border line be-
tween the estates, from the old path 10 the
cliffs, the distance being about 20 feet.
An opening was left between this and the
baTbed-wire fences and hedges OF the Van
derbilt property, so that pedestrians could
drop down 10 the path on the lower level
and plunge into the tunnel there.
Much 10 Mr.. Astor's surprise, the other
day the Vanderbilt men tore up the fence,
moving it inland so as to permit the replac-
ing of the path along the verge Of the cliff,
the turf being again shifted aud beaten
down over the Aston path.
Mr.. AstOr's employees were instructed by
telegraph this morning to change the path
back 10 the old line, move the fence out TO
the cliff as before and to see that it stayed
there. This was done at once. the turf
being moved out to the cliffs and stamped
down hard. so that the AstOr path now ends
abruptly against the Vanderbilt border line
and wire fence, the bank between the upper
and lower paths being sodded. while watch
full gardeners pTnwl about in the vicinity Oh
either side of the boundary.
Almost the whole side OF the prOmontorv-
rocks, earth, shrubs and alI-has apparently
given away and fallen, for the ruins lie be-
low in the ocean. This is the more surpris-
ing, because the pr0montnry juts out sea-
ward with all the boldness and soiidty of
fort, the wall being several feet in thick
ness and composed Of big stones. 1t was
built slanting inward, so as to withstand
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-06-26
DOING GOOD WORK.
An Oakland Girls LabOrs Among the New
York Poor.

Several Oakland girls have by their work
become prominent in New York during the
last few years. Miss Clara McChesney in
painting and Miss Annie Blakeslee In illus
trating are now named at the very front of
the younger artists in the most critical
journals. while every ore is familiar with
Miss Augusta LowelPs success as an or
ganist IL is not generally known, how
ever. that Miss Fanny Mclean, an Oak
land girl who graduated at the State
University, is now head assistant at the
college settlement.
Most people have heard something OF this
institution, but few know exactly what it
is. 1t Is an association Of women from the
different colleges ellesley, Smith, Vas
sar, Bryn MawT, ETC., aiming to bring
brightness and help to limited neghbor-
hood. In the house on Rlvlngton street,
in one OF the worst quarters of New York
City, from seven TO nine college women are
living, trying, by dint of example and
neighborliness, TO bring cleanliness and bet
ter modes Of life into a locality which,
two years ago. needed it badly enough
Clubs of all kinds have been formed. sew
ing, cooking and dreSsmakng clubs for
girls; political. athletic and choral clubs for
boys and young men pl easant social clubs
for tired mothers In the Penny Savings
Bank the amounts deposited vary from |
depositors in the banking hour. Good hot
baths with plenty OF soap and towels are sold
for 10 cents each, and In the summer the
two bathrooms are used every minute of the
day. One of the settlements many friends
has given fund which keeps q large cooler
filed with icewater in front of the house
during the hottest months, great blessing
TO the thrOngs of thirsty men, women and
children who 20 by. Last year the summer
home started at KatOnah. n. Y, in connec-
ton with the college settlement. gave 81
children two weeks of happy country life,
with plenty of fruit and flowers and wide
fields 10 play in.
OF COURSE the work has met with MANY
difficulties and has needed endless tact and
patience. The people must not merely be
be helped and raised. but taught TO help and
raise themselves; for these women are too
wise to make paupeTs OF those they would
elevate. Still, in spite Of diScOuragements,
ii has proved great ard successful under
taking and we may well be proud of colleges
that give to the world such active and eff
cient workers. The head worker herself
says: I'm glancing back over the
years work. many discouragements re-
eur naturally to the memory. The glamur
and romance of the first year were gone,
and we had come down to hard facts. The
picturesQueness had vanished. and the dirt
seemed dirtier and the vice more revolving.
But that Is only q partial view, for the year
has been one of great hOpefulness. We
know now that our neighbOrs consider us
their honest friends. They believe that we
care for them personally. that We are in
terested In their individual joys and Sor-
rows and share our own with them. We
have found that we have a place In the
world where we can help and be helped" -
e.
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HANDLERS OF BOGUS COIN.
Federal Officials Afraid That Howell
Would Jump BAH.

Federal OfficiaIs Afraid That Howell
Would Jump BAH.
NJ. d. Howell. the Stockton man under
arrest for eOunterleiting, stands very poor
chance of being released on bonds. Yester-
day he was to have secured $4,000 bonds,
but his friends ascertained that it would be
Of no use to secure his release or one charge,
as Secret Service Agent Harris informed
them that he would be rearrested again and
again on several other charges.
The fact Of the matter is that the Federal
authorities fear Howell will jump his bail if
released. His wife has incumbered prop
erty valued at $4,000 aud she has said
that she would willingly let all.Of her prop
erty 60 IN order TO gain her husbands free
dom. United States District Attorney
Garter says that he regrets that Judge Nor
row reduced HowelPs bail, for he thinks
the application for a reduction was to pre-
pare the way for flight at lesser cost.
In the afternoon Howell, looking forlorn,
was transferred TO the Alameda County
Jail.
Charles NJ. Murray, Howell's friend, who
Is also under arrest on charge of counter
feitiDg, yesterday sued out writ Of habaes
corpus returnabIe before Judge Morrow on
Monday morning, Murray will move the
court Tor reduction Of his bonds, which are
set at So, 900.
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ReaI Estate Ano11on.

On next Thursday. June 81. O'Farrel g.
Lang will conduct very important auction
sale Of real estate in their salesrooms on
Montgomery street. A full description Of
the property to be submitted may be found
in the advertising columns of to-day's
CALL. 1t viii be seen at glance that the
catalogue comprises several holdings likely
TO create lively interest in the auction.
The sale itself is new move on the part
Of O'Farrell q Lang The several clients
who have listed the offerings with them
have at the firms suggestion. and in order
TO effect speedy sales, authorized them TO
refuse no bid, and to accept whatever offers
that may meet with the firms appreciation.
This is the only sale Of its nature ever con-
Quoted by any real estate firm in this city.
and 1t will no doubt prove a success. The
property must 0e sold at whatever the
highest bid may be-
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RAILROAD RUMBLINGS.
The Board of COmmissIoners' Meeting
To-Morrow Morning.

Inc BoRfu OF commissioners Meeting
To-MOrrOw Morning.
The Railroad Commission will, after a
three weeks' vacation, hold a meeting to-
morrow morning. Messrs. Rea. Litchfeld
and Beckman Will come together to discuss
such matters as may be properly brought
before them. Just What will come I'D under
this head Secretary Kellyo of the commission
was not prepared to say yesterday at
largely depends upon what kind of a COM
mUnication Leeds will send" said Mr.
Kelly.
1t has been Of late customary for the
Board Of Railroad Commissioners TO guide
their actions in accordance with whatever
complaints, letters OF accusations the man
ager OF the Traffic Association brings to
their notice. As soon as they have formed
what IN their judgment is a sufficient reply
to Mr.. Leeds charges, they feel they have
done al in their power 10 VindicAte eVeTyac-
ton Of the Southern Pacific COMPANY. and
they then adjourn until the next onslaught
on the Kentucky corporations method re-
quires another meeting.
Il is not likely that the now notorious
Shively complaint viii come up for discus
sion tomorrow, because the copies Of this
unique document have not been served on
all the railroad companies IN the State, and
even if this had been done every company
has 10 days IN which TO file an answer.
The case, therefore, will not be set for
hearing for few weeks to come, if it ever is.
Jerome A. Fillmore. the general supern-
tendent of the Southern Pacific Company,
returned after q months absence from the
East Yesterday. Mr.. Fillmore did not visit
the Fourth and Townsend street headquar-
tiers yesterday, but viii be at his desk to-
morrow morning. On his trip West Mr..
Fillmore was accompanied by his wife, his
father, his daughter, his sister and his sis
teT-in-law, all of whom prefer to pass the
summer in California instead Of in the Wilds
Of New Jersey, whence they came.
H. +. Kennedy, the Pacific Coast passen-
ger agent Of the Chicago Northwestern Rail
way, will arrive to-day from Chicago, to
which city he accompanied the California
delegation 10 tine Democratic convention.
{. w. Hitchcock, the general agent Of the
Union Pacific, who had charge of the special
train to the Cleveland convention in the
Windy City, is expected to return on
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-06-26
WILLIAM CULLIGAN AGAIN.
The Gardener Steals POIiceman's
Flowers and Is dubbed.

The Gardener Steals PoIiceman's
Flowers and Is dubbed.
Gardener William Culligan had another
"speP yesterday afternoon. He went to
the residence Of Policeman L. Farley at 2I5
Fifteenth street. and despoiled the front
garden by picking all the flowers in sight.
With his big bouquet Culligan went to a
saloon at Fifteenth and Shotwell streets
and freshened the flowers by pouring steam
beer upon them. At this stage or the pro-
ceedings Farley appeared and placed Gull
ligan under arrest. Culligan kicked the
officer in the stomach, and then rushed at
him with a pair Of shears. The officer
promptly dubbed the wild gardener into
submission and arrested him. Harry Will
son and Jake Cunningham, two OF Gull
ligan's friends who attempted to interfere.
were also arrested for disturbing the peace,
After treatment at the Receiving Hospital
for several scalp wounds Culligan was
locked up on charges of petty larceny, bat
terry and malicious mischief. He has been
locked up half dozen times for insanity,
but has always escaped commitment to an
asylunl
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the pressure Of the earth within and above
il. Moreover, the walls Of the tunnel have
been so damaged that it has been necessary
TO shore them up with heavy timbers.
All this is particularly unpleasant to the
public. The State law declares that land
within 30 feet Of high water mark is free TO
every one. The clG-dwellers purchased
their estates under this limitation, knowing
that the courts years ago established the
right OF the public to free and unobstructed
passage along the cliffs. w. X. Vanderbilt
has, however. usurped this public domain
with his artificial works and placed plaeards
in every direction threatening the direst
punishment of the law for trespassing on
his territory.
He has also increased the danger Of the
path by carrying it out of the straight line
desired by the AstOrs and seward along
the face Of the cliff. His conduct is in con-
traSt with that of his brothers and other
cliff coliagers, who keep the graveled path
and lawn in the best condition and place no
Instructions in the path or view Of pedes-
tTians.
The walk is a fav0rite promenade for sum-
mer residents, some of whom gave free ex-
preston to their disgust They applaud
the Astors in their fight TO keep the path in
its former level
Mr.. Vanderbilt is said TO be planning a
counter attack which will probably develop
during the next few days. Meanwhile the
gardeners rest on their arms on either side
of the fence and an amused and disguised
public looks on.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-06-26
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
Extensive Repairs to BE Made to the
County HospitaI.

County Hospital.
A meeting of the Finance Committee of
the Board of Supervisors was held yester-
day. twas resolved to instruct the Hos
pital Committee to have plans and specifica-
lions prepared for the repairs at the City
and County Hospital, for which an appro-
priation of $4,000 has been made. When
the plans have been prepared bids for the
performance Of the work will be advertised
for.
The report of the Park Commissioners
was read, which showed that their expenses
from July !, 1891, to May l, 1892, were S92.-
C66 10 Tor construction purposes and SCI. O36
for maintenance. The report was filed
Horace Dunn, the expert of the Grand
Jury, asked the committee 10 raise Nj. H.
dc Young's assessment of 1000 to ST., 500.
No action was taken regarding the matter
A communication from Auditor Smiley
asking the committee to make an appropri-
alton for minor neeesSaries around the CITY
Hall was placed on file, as was also the petit
ton of Louis Masayh to be appointed in
panese Interpreter to the courts.
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He Is Evading Summons.

Ernestlne A. Miller has been permitted
by the Superior Court to publish summons
in her action for divorce from her husband,
Charles A. Miller, on the grounds of ex-
treme cruelty and failure to provide. She
made the showing that he is concealing
himself, because efforts to find him where
he is employed have proven unavaillng
after hunt of two days; that he immedi-
ately ran off when photograph with his
description was left at carpenter-shop
which he frequents; that he disappeared
when he met a policeman who was looking
for him; that business letters addressed to
him at the General PostoffiCe have not been
called for or were not answered. and that
when last heard from he was l0Inging in
Union square, but has changed his haunt
ing-place
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-06-26
IAGO REA'S WORK.
How He Has Duped His Innocent Friend.
ShfveIy.

How He Has Duped His Innocent Friend,
ShfveIy.
Since THE CALL has shown r. o. Shiye-
Tvs mistake in letting Railroad Commits
sioner Rea bamboozle him into taking the
responsibility OF asking for general reduc-
tion of freights and fares in this State sew
eral ether papers have taken the matter up
and are sustaining The CALL in the state
meut that the Railroad Commissioners
should proceed to cut down the rates ION
their own motion" as the State law pro-
yides. 1t is now easy for anybody to see
that the ShiveIy complaint IS railroad
trick, in order to gain time and stave OH the
opposition by which the great monopoly is
confronted. - - hoa
Among the other papers that have had
articles on the subject of the Shiyeiy con-
plant is the San Jose PbGnlx. WIica
prints the following, under the headiDg ol
i'SublIme Ign0rance" ,o,,,con,
''It must be apparent to every lntellfee en-
Yeader that in taking the WORK out u 'n0
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-06-26

hands of the Traffic Association, with his
fool complaint 10 the railroad commission,
r. O. Shively is putting away. almost in
definitely, any possibility of relief from
burdensome freiGhts and fares. First must
come the usual delays and beating for time
in the investigation. then follows the laws
usual dallisnce till it reaches the Supreme
Court of the United States, where it will
probably remain for years, or until tile pres
ent commissioners die of old age. Shively
evidently hasn't natural sense enough,
coupled with his sublime ignorance. to
know that lie is being made tool OF to
work q great wrong To the people"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-06-26
TRINITY'S NEW RECTOR.
Young Western Man VIII Probably i
the Choice.

the Choice.
The new church which the parish Of
Trinity is building on the corner Of Cough
and Bush street is progressing rapidly. The
lot has been graded and the concrete foun-
dation is being built as rapidly as is pos
sible. When the cornerstone is to be laid
has not yet been definitely determined, but it
will probably be in September, or as soon
as the congregation returns from its usual
summer outing. 1t is intended to make the
cornerstone laying an imposing eccleSaS
teal ceremony. The yestry Is also Carefully
considering the question OF new rector,
but they will make no decision for some
time yet, or until the new church Is
about ready for occupancy. The vestry was
disposed to invite a man familiar with
Western methods, and not to 60 very far
East for such a choice The salary is TO be
$4,000 per annum and rectory, and 1t Is
believed that man OF tirst-class ability
can be found for that sum. The vestry has
also decided on the purpose of securing
young man in full physical vigOr, and pro-
poses to support sucn a man in raising
Trinity to its old position as the greatest
and most influential parish in the State.
The vestry has considered the names Of
several clergvmen of prominence in the
church, but the choice has about dwlndled
down TO Rev. Cameron Mann OF Grace Par
ish, Kansas City, of which he has been rec
ter for several years, and is said to be an
eminently progressive and successful
clergyman. Rev. Robert Richie, only
short time ago indicted to the
rectOrship of st. PauPs. the principal Epis-
cOpal parish of Oakland, is also very favor
ably spoken Of as a possible successor to
the learned and eloquent Beers, but the one
said to be most likely TO be called is the
Rev. Henry Martin Hart, Dean of Denver.
C olo., and rector of ST. Johns Cathedral Of
that city. Dean Hart has been wonderfully
successful in Denver and has built up the
largest and finest church 10 Colorado, which
is always crowded by a congregation drawn
by his magnetic eieouenee. Members rs oil
ity will probably be chosen from these three
men. The new church is to cost $4,000
and is to be the largest and most magnifi-
cent edifice of the den ominaiion west Of the
MisSiS Sinni Rivnr
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Celebrnted Too soon.

Little Eddie. Farron of Gil Howard street
began to celebrate the Fourth of July Fri
day night. He had match and a Roman
candle. The match was easily ignited and
quickly applied to the candle. Eddie forgot
that his head was just above the business
end Of the candle. and was both surprised
and panied when the first of the beautiful
stars contained in the paper cylinder de-
posted itself in his neck. He was treated
at the Receiving Hospital for the severe
burn caused by the star
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-06-26
kendy for pistribntion.

A petition for final distribution has been
filed in the Superior Court in the estate of
John Carroll, who died on April q, 1891,
and was the father of Richard T. Carroll,
who was shot and killed by John M. Cheno-
weth. The heirs are three sons and two
daughters and four grandchildren. The
value of the estate was S242,273 70. of which
there is left real estate worth S205,900 and
$40, 736 cash.
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Court and on a judgment obtained against
them without notice. They have there
fore sued in the Superior Court for 5000
damages to their credit and standing In the
business community, claiming also that the
presence Of the Sheriff for more than four
days interfered with their business and
subjected them to unfayorable comment
from their patrons.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-06-26

The Merchants Exchange has sued the
Pacific Stock Exchange and George w. Me-
Near for restitution Of the premises occu-
pied by them on California street and S315
rent due since June, 1891. The Exchange
became tenant under lease for one year
from February, 1881, and McNear has held
as suo-tenant since April, 1891. neither
paying rent, however
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-06-26
Location OF vIckshnrr strset.

The City and County Attorney has fled
an opinion with the Board of Supervisors
to the effect that Vicksburg street never ex-
tended north OF TweDty-second street, as
has been claimed, and that while it appears
on Humphreys map as running between
Twentytrst and 1wenty-sec0nd streets it
has never been dedicated through the block.
10 MI. bursts opinion the land north of
Twenty. serond street, not being a public
street, Should be expunged from the man.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-06-26

vessel, while of the coast of Venezuela.
Two months after his birth the vessel fouD-
dered and with her was lost her log. and
necessarily the documentary proof of his
birth. His parents are dead and he can
furnish no proof of his fathers citizenship.
He came to this city as a minor under 10
years of age, and under the circumstances
took his declaration as citizen OF the re-
nnhlic of VeneZnela.
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Jealous of DatactIwo pn

The charge of drunkenness preferred by
Policeman Judge against Officer r. f.
Byrnes " as dismissed by Judge Joachimsen
yesterday without hearing, Chief Crow
ley says the arrest was piece of spite
work. For some time Byrnes has been on
detective duty at the Mission, and his fell
lOW-ofiicers there were very Jealous of him
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-06-26

Police Officer NJ. J. Conboy will be on the
sick list for several days. While bathing at
his home on Vallejo street he stepped on
broken bottle aud several pieces OF glass
penetrated the iustep OF his left foot. He
went to the Receiving Hospital, where the
pieces OF glass were extracted and the
Woun DIS bandaped
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Ching, the Hichbinder burglar.

Fong All Ching, a highlander who has
served three terms in State prison, is again
behind the bars. Last Thursday he broke
into the room of Hong Wing at 737 Clay
street aud stole 500 worth of clothing.
Detectives Cox and Glennon camped on his
trail until yesterday. when they arrested
him on a charge Of burglary. The stolen
garments were recovered.
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Yet He Was Born Under the Fla.

Deputy County Clerk Deane had to take
a declaration of Intention of an American
citizen yesterday. The case is an extraordi-
nary one. The applicant was Owen de Rosa
sydney Of 80 Sharon street Sydney was
bern of American parents on an American
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MrongfuIIx Attached.

Peter Fl. and julius G. Hansen, WHO own
restaurants at 20 Third and 40 Second
streets, complain that f. Kruse and j. f.
Shain wrongfully caused tbs Sheriff to levy
ON their business and advertise it for sale
under an execution from the Justices
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DedieatIon Of 8 Nem ohnrrh.

The new Church OF the Advent on
Eleventh and Market streets will be COM
pleted about the first Of September and
Will be dedicated on or about that date,