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fell Jacob evident
ly thought him
killed; %thereupon
he stepped to the
door, poked the
revolver into his
own mouth, fired
two shots and fell
dead. The inquest
d eveloped the
facts that Jacob
was an old soldier
and a crank, and
that. .Julins had
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investigating the Coal Combination

investigating the Coal Combination.
NEW YORK. March 5 -Ipquiry into
the alleged combination by the big coal
carrying railroads was continued this
morning. Sidney Dillon said Mr.. Sage
and himself we're retired from the dlrec-
tory of the Delaware. Lackawanna &
Western to make room for Maxwell and
Baker, who had acquired 100, 900 shares
of stock.
Russell Sage testified to the same eff
feet. When asked if be thought the inten
ton was TO advance prices as far as the
market would bear. Mr.. Sage said: Yes,
sir. to advance prices so far as they dare.
They are feeling the public pulse at pres
emit" Sage explained there was no limit
to prices; such a combination as he under
stood had been nSde could control the
market.
, 1892-03-06

Remember that Ayers Cherry Pecto-
raj has no equal as a specific for colds,
coughs and all affections Of the throat and
lungs. For nearly half a c%entury. it has
been in greater demand than any other
remedy for pulmonary complaints. All
druggists have it for sale.
, 1892-03-06

The deepest depth of the sea is re-
ported to be at a point twenty-three
miles north of New Guinea, where
soundings showed a depth of @ $3.50 feet.
, 1892-03-06
Turner's.

There will be a meeting of the Chey.
enne Turn VERNE Monday. March 7,
1892 at $3.50 D. m. sharp.
r. HAUsER, Secretary.
, 1892-03-06

Tae largest stock of fine b an1ies. old
whiskies, choice hqueurs ana s1per6ne
cigars At deorge Masten's w,i kn W.T.
house, corner Sixteenth and ferguson
, 1892-03-06

Ask your grocer 70" Jack Frost -four.
, 1892-03-06

Don't fail to try Jack Frost.
The morning call., 1892-09-15
GOING DOWN THE HILL.

Ola Age Creeping on Shows Its -ffin Lack
Luster Eyes and Trembling Hands
Many Who are Old in Years are Vigor-
Gus and Healthy-How Such a Condition
May be Encompassed by Al.
How many elderly men and women we see who
plainly show they are "goiug down the hin.'' The
trembling hand the uncertain step. the lack Of
brightness in the eye. the shrunken features all IN
dicate that life is high tice that the strength
and vital forces not what they once were, and,
In fact, that they are going down the HILL This. OF
course. is to be expected. for when one reaches
later years, physical troubles sure TO eome put
how many elderly people we see are healthy. happy
and comparatively vigorous. They always seem
cheerful bright, contented. Why should not all be
equally fortunate 1t certainly is possible Every
elderly man and woman needs to gently assist ma
ture all the while needs to take some pure stlmu-
lant regularly. Every doctor OF the land admits
this. and its common must be manifest TO all
1t should not be understood, however. that any or
binary stimulant would be recommended. II must
be something pure, powerful. heslth-giying and
strength-impartlng. Such stlmuiant can be found
only in Duffy's Pure Malt Whisky. 1t Is the only
medicinal whisky in the market Its wonderful
popularity Is due entirely to It's power and what 1t
has accomplished. Any elderly man woman
through It's use may certainly preserve the health
and may reasonably expect to prolong the life. Do
not be Induced. however to try any inferior article
or any which the druggist grocer may seek to put
In its place There is nothing which can accom-
plsh the same object
sells IF THU
The morning call., 1892-09-15
AN OLD RESIDENT.
+. T. Films Record Since the Piones
Days.

r. T. FIinn's Record Since the Pioneer
Days.
There are few Of the old residents of San
Francisco who need any introduction to
Patrick T. Finn. the subject of this sketch,
for he is one OF the hardy pioneers who came
here when the State was a comparative will
derness and who by his energy, industry and
integrity of character has helped to build
up the Golden State which for years has
commanded the admiration of the civilized
world. Mr.. Finn has been in business on
the corner of Eighth and Howard streets for
over quarter of century, having opened
his present store in 1860, and he is citizen
who has just reason TO be proud of his busi-
ness career as we'll as of his record as pri-
yate individual.
The subject OF this sketch first saw the
light of day in the world-famed county Of
Iipperary. ireland, which has produced so
many remarkable men. In 1S47 he left the
land OF his birth aud emigrated to New
Orleans, where he remained until October,
1850, when he came to California. He came
direct to San Francisco. but after a short
stay here he like thousands OF others, was
seized with the gold fever and went to the
mines, locating in Sonora. In 1860 he re-
turned to San Francisco and engaged in the
grocery and grain business in his present
location. He raised an interesting family
of seven children. of whom three are now
living. His son James has for several years
occupied prominent political positions in
which ha has distinguished himself, and his
surviving daughters, Mrs. Phil Kennedy
and Mrs. John COsgrove. are highly es-
teemed for their many accomplishments and
their kind and charitable dispositions. The
friends Of MIR. Finn know that he would
make an excellent city official and they will
place his name before the Democratic con-
Yention as candidate for the position ot
Superintendent Of Streets.
The morning call., 1892-09-15
A sELF-MADE MAN.
The History of j. j. McDsde, Candidate
for Sheriff.

The History of j. j. McDsde, Candidate
for Sheriff.
There will be many distinguished names
presented to the Democratic municipal con-
yention for nomination for the various
offices, but there certainly will not be any
that will command more attention than that
of John j. McDade. who aspires to the
office of Sheriff of the city and county.
John. as he is famIiarly known, is es-
sentially a sef-made man, and he can
thank himself and the "Giver of all good
things" for the enviable position which he
now occupies in the community In which
he has lived nearly all his life.
Mr.. McDade Is not Native Son, but he
has been here since he was two years OF
age and is earnestly Identified with the
Interests of this city and the State gensr-
ally. He was born in New York City
thirty-seyen years age. and two years after
his birth he came TO this city He first
attended the Lincoln School, and after
graduating with high honors he went
through the High School. Mathematics
and mechanical drawing early commanded
the earnest attention of Mr.. McDade, and
at the completion of bis school course he
entered the Union Iron Works as an aD-
prentice pattern-maker, and by patient
industry aud steady application in very
short time he became skillful mechanic.
He was not afraid Of work, and his close
application met with its well-merited re-
ward. not only at the hands of his
employers, bu: also the people who knew
him outside of the works
In 1879 his neiRhboTs who had known
him for many years insisted upon sending
The morning call., 1892-09-15

and speed OF a native stagecoach was very
amusing. Numerous interesting relics OF
that remarkable race, the Aztecs, were
thrown upon the screen and dilated upon at
length.
The lecture was highly enjoyed by the
society, which has now so members, and
the number is increasing daily. There are
twenty-four life members, and large pro-
portion of the membership belongs to the med.
ical profession. Lectures have been given at
the rate of one each month, and it Is ex-
pected tnat before long they viii be given BIZ
monthly.
The society is in communication with
eighty-two geographical and other Insttu-
tions throughout the world, communications
from which are to be found on the tables IN
the library. 1t is in sound financial con-
dtion, and will soon issue special bulletin
containing a paper by Thomas Crawford
Johnstone on the origin of tho Aztecs, the
invention of the compass and the discovery
OF America by the Ph9niciaDs. This will
be followed by the ordinary proceedings Of
the society,
The morning call., 1892-09-15
FILLED TO OVERLOOKING.
Robinson's Great Circus tho Reigning
Attraction This Week.

Robinson's Great Circus tho ReigDing
Attraction This Week.
Last night was great one for Robinson s
circus. There was not seat vacant. and
hundreds stood up. AS the people poured
in 1t seemed as if the whole town was turn
ing ont to see the great com animation.
Over 10000 people witnessed the show,
and Robinson and his assistants were all
smiles as the crowd filled the vast tent.
1t was another case Of the theaters not
being in it with such an attraction.
The performers have all got down to fine
working order, and there was not hitch in
the programme.
The grand scenic drama of Solomon and
the Queen of Sheba was finely rendered,
the calcium lights being increased last
night. and Illuminating the gorgeous spec
tacIe until one imagined himself gazing on
a real Instead of imaginary palace In Jeru-
salem, In which were the wise King and his
500 wives.
On the conclusion of this beautiful spec
tacglar performance the aerial and aero
batic exhibitions we're inaugurated.
The great success Of the evening. whi ,h
awoke thunders of applause, was the phe-
nomenal riding of William La Mott, who is
unQuestonably an equestrian of the highest
ORDER and in his riding horse and man
seem one. he rides as gracefully as n
woman, and there are none of the tricks of
the most famous horsemen that he does not
perform with expedition and skill.
Another performance which brought
down the house was the daring meuage or
sidesaddle act of Miss Emma Lake. Miss
Lake can make her horse dance like an
Irish jigger.
Robinson's circus will only continue In
this city during the present week, as it is
billed elsewhere and the dates cannot be
changed. On Friday afternoon, through the
efforts Of the popular news agent of the
of the city have been invited to attend the
circus free of charpe
The morning call., 1892-09-15

him as their representative TO the State
Legislature, and he was elected to the first
session held under the new constitution by
a handsome majority, which was fitting
Endorsement of The life which he had led
and also Of the integrity of character which
IS one OF his strong points.
The session of 1880. IN which Mr.. McDade
participated. was one Of the most i'm
portant in the history of the State, and was
unusually prolific of corrupt schemes. Al
though young in years and beset by temDta-
tions 10 which many older and more
experienced men succumbed, Mr.. McDade
came out with an honorable record, to
when he can point to-day with reasonable
pride. The notorious debris bill occupied a
considerable part Of the attention OF the
legislators, ana Mr.. MeDade fought yigor-
ously in behalf of the people on that
measure.
In 1882 Mr.. McDade was invited to ac-
cept the position of chief deputy in the
office of the Superintendent of Streets, and
while in that Office distinguished himself
By the zeal and energy which he displayed
IN the discharge OF his duties. lie was
chiefly instrumental in the preparation and
passage of the famous street law known as
the Nrooman act, which resulted in the re-
Ylval of street Improvements.
He also made the assessments for the
grading of Castro and Kentucky streets and
Railroad avenue, which were among the
most important pieces of streetwork ac-
complished in this city. The total amount
of the work on the streets was $500, coo,
and the property-owners raid without a
murmur, because they realized the fact that
fair and equitable assessment had been
made.
In official positions Mr. McDade has
always proved himself to be an honest and
painstaking servant of the people, and fully
deserves the high opinion ia which he is
held by the public generally. He is of a
genial disposition, always pleased TO greet
his friends and ever ready To meet any per-
son whom he can help along in this cold
prominent in the local organizations which
have for their object the advancement OF
young men, and if elected Sheriff he would
ZealoHsly guard the interests OF the tax
PAYERS.
For several years past Mr. McDade has
been engaged in instructing young men in
mechanical drawing in the evening class at
the Lincoln School, and the many hundreds
of young mechanics who have benefited by
his instructions regard him with sincere
feeling OF gratitude.
About five years ago Mr. MeDade married
Miss Alice 0'Neili, the estimable daughter
of Richard O'Neill. the well-known capital
isl, and partner OF j. l.. Flood in various
enterprises, and he is at present engaged in
looking after the business interests Of his
father-in-law.
If elected to the SherIff's Office Mr.. Nc
Dade will bring into the administration an
intimate knowledge Of the affairs Of the
municipal government, which will materi-
ally aid him In the execution Of his duties
and make the administration of its affairs a
credit to the Democratic party and benefit
to the public.
The morning call., 1892-09-15

All who know James Ryan. the popular
merchant, can testify to his peculiar gualif-
cations for such an Office Of trust. and his
friends will present his name for the posi-
tion to the local Democratic convention.
Mr.. Ryan was born in County Clare. Ire
land, In 1876. and came to America in 1868,
settling at first in the city OF New York.
Until the year 1870 he worked as foreman
of bonded warehouse, after which he re-
moved to Chicago, where he accepted the
position Of superintendent Of the City Rail-
road Company. lie had large number of
men under him and demonstrated his
ability as a business man to a marked de-
gree.
Owing to the delicate state of his wife 8
health, Mr.. Ryan concluded 10 make trip
10 San Francisco, ard he and his wife were
so we'll pleased with the climate and sur
roundings that they determined TO remain
here.
Since his arrival here in 1881 he has been
in the grocery and liquor business and now
owns two stores. one on the corner of FIRE.
mont and Folsom streets, and the other on
the corner OF First and Natoma streets.
He Is the father of five interesting children,
of whom be has every reason to feel proud.
Mr.. Ryan Is a prominent member OF the
Ancient Order OF Foresters of America and
several other fraternai societies. His name
will be presented 70 the Democratic conven-
ton as candidate for the nomination OF
Supervisor from the Seventh Ward.
The morning call., 1892-09-15
4 GLIMPSE OF MEXICO.
An Interesting Talk on That
Ancient Country.
SNAP SHOTS TAKEN THERE.
The Artist Traveller, E. Med. Johnstone,
Amuses and Instruoss the Geographic
cal Society of California.

''An Hour or So in Mexico" Is productive
of so much instruction and amusement 1t
would not be surprising il the entire Geo
graphical Society of California made up its
mind to spend year or so in hatdelightful
Qrom camera point of view country
The above is the subject of an illustrated
lecture delivered by E. Med. JohDstone at
Union-square Hall last night under the
auspices of the Geographical Society.
There was full attendance, aud the fire.
quency of the applause showed that the re-
marks of the lecturer were thoroughly ap-
precated. He is an easy, graceful talker.
and possesses great fund Of humor
The lecturer was introduced by Colonel
OByrne of the society. and Immediately
opened flow Of descriptive remarks sug-
gested by the pictures thrown upon the
screen.
In his introduction he said he had looked
for the odd, the grotesque the pictur esque
aud the unusual. and that the stories must
be true because the camera cannot lie,
He could. but didn't propose to do so.
The lectures and views covered a wide
The morning call., 1892-09-15
Medical Tesiim ony.
W. Thornton Parker. Md. Recorder. Assoc-
alton OF Acting Assistant Surgeons OF the United
STATES army, writes:

W. Thornton Parker Md. Recorder. Assocl-
alton OF Acting Assistant Surgeons OF the United
STATES army, writes:
SALEM Mass, March %, 1891.
''When at Stuttgart. Germany, during the win
ter Of 1912. | was suffering from severe at
tack Of bronchitis, which seemed TO threaten
pneumonia. l nler. at the Hotel Marquardt,
Commander Beardsley OF the United States navy.
In speakiDg OF my sickness, lie remarked: Doc
tor you can cure that chest trouble OF yours by
using an ALLCoCKS Porous PLASTER That
may be true,' answered. but where eau i get
the plaster?' Anywhere In the civilized world.
and surely here In Stuttgart. Whenever / have
a cold always use one and find relief sent TO
the drugstore for the plaster, and 1t did all that
my friend had promised. Ever since then have
many times prescribed II for my pa tents.
"1he ALLCoCK'S PLASTER Is the best to be
had, and has saved many from severe Illness,
aud undoubtedly, II used promptly. Will save
many valuable lives. Whenever one has a severe
cold they should put on an ALLCOCk'S PLASTER
as soon az possible. Ii should be placed across
the chest. the upper margin just below the neck |;
some hot beef tea, Or milk, will aid In the treat
ment.
s'This Is not a patent remedy IN the objection.
able sense of that term, but a standard prepara.
tion OF value. The Government supplies for the
u. s. Army and Indian Hospital Stores contain
ALLCOCK'S PLASTERS. and the medical profes.
sion throughout the world are well aware OF
their reliability and excellence. l shall always
recommend II, not only 10 break up colds, but as
useful In alaying pains In the chest and In the
back. II Is preparation worthy OF general con-
fidence'
The morning call., 1892-09-15

for about two years officiated as clerk in
the Lick House, after which he engaged in
the express business, doing the principal
work for Phoebe & CO. and other large hrms.
After being in the express business for four
or five years, Mr.. Carr engaged IN the fur-
niture business on the southwest corner OF
Twenty-fourth aud Mission streets, where
he has been for the past seventeen years.
He has always been consistent Democrat
ana has taken an active part in the conyen-
items of his party.
He is one of the few from San Francisco
who, when in the State convention of 1888,
voted for General Stoneman against "the
sack" which was presumed to be there. he
was prominent figure in that convention
and proved himself to be an honest man,
In 1868 Mr.. Carr was prominent In organ
iZing the Ancient Order of Hibernians on
the Pacific Coast and he has been justly
honored with all the prominent positions IN
the order and has held the position of head
of the organization IN this county and also
State delegate to the National Council, to
which position he has recently been re-
elected.
Mr.. Carr is also prominent in the ranks OF
the Catholic Knights Of America and the
United Order OF Workmen. lie is mar
ried man and is the father OF five interesting
native sons and four native daughters, OF
whom he may be justly proud.
lie is taxpayer and the people OF the
Eleventh Ward, irrespective of party. know
that if the Democratic party in convention
assembled nominate p j. Carr for Super
visor they will have representative who
thoroughly understands not only the needs
OF his own ward, but the interest OF the city
at large
The morning call., 1892-09-15
YOUNG MEMS INSTITUTE.
The Board of Grand Directors Arrange
for the Fresno Convention.

The Board of Grand Directors Arranges
for the Fresno Convention.
The board of directors OF the grand coun-
Gil of the Young Mems Institute held a
meeting last evening which was of more
than ordinary interest, because on October
8 the ninth annual convention Of the insti-
tute's Pacific Division will be held In
Fresno, and it was the last session of the
directors before that event.
James +. Smith. the grand president, who
will preside at the Fresno convention, says
that some 125 councils, having a combined
total membership OF 6O00. will be repre-
sented on that occasion, and that great prep
arations have been made by the local COM
mittees of Fresno for the reception and en-
ter,anment of delegates.
The district comprises all the Western
States aud Territories. including British
Columbia. and the Institute is in very pros
peroIs condition.
One Of the principal matters to be consid-
cred by the coming convention is the recon-
struction of the deatb-benefit laws it being
proposed that assessments and benefits shall
be graded according to ages in the future.
The Atlantic District, nearly three-year-
old offspring OF the institute founded in this
ci ty In 1883, numbers now some 1000 men,
bers, and is also financially in healthy
condition..
The morning call., 1892-09-15

convention for the nomination for Su-
pervisor from the Twelfth Ward. During
his long residence in this city Mr.. Gaffney
has, by his energy and square dealing, COM
manded the respect of all with whom he
mas come in contact and at the same time
has succeeded In accumulating valuable
property. so that he is earnestly identified
with the. interests of the city He was
born la Ireland in 1894 and came to this
country in 1856, locating in the city Of Bos-
ton. Shortly after his arrival he was ap-
pointed on the United States coast survey
and came to California to perform the
duties OF that position. he has been here
ever SINCE with the exception Of two years
during the war. when he was with the First
Massachusetts Engineer Corps.
Major Gaffney was for many years act
lveiy interested in the affairs OF the State
militia. being an officer OF the famous Jack
son Dragons. About six years ago he was
mustered out and is now on the retired list
with the rank of major. For many years
Mr.. Gsffney was engaged In the grocery
business. and he is the owner of city real
estate valued at over 100000. He resided
The morning call., 1892-09-15

nearly all his life. He was born in RAN
dolpb. Mass, In 1854. and came to San
Francisco when he was IL years Of age. He
attended the Lincoln school, and after his
graduation started to learn the carpenter
trade in his fathers establishment. AS
soon as he was competent he was taken
into partnership, and for several years past
the firm has done very prosperous busi-
ness, their extensive shop being located on
the corner Of Utah and Yolo streets.
Mr.. Mitchell has always been a consistent
Democrat. He cast his maiden vote for
Samuel j. Tilden for President, and has
voted the ticket ever since. About eight
years ago he was elected a member OF the
Democratic County Committee, and was one
Of the most active men In that body. Six
years ago he was elected to the Assembly of
The State Legislature, and made an enviable
record for himself. He Is thoroughly con-
versant with the methods OF legislation, and
his experience will prove valuable to his
constituents If he is elected to the State
Senate. He is the father OF two bright
children, and is prominent in the Ancient
Order of Foresters and Improved Order of
Red Men.
The morning call., 1892-09-15
PROP POS AIS
For Painting SehoOIhOuscs.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
" new City Hall, San Francisco, Sept IL. 1892.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Superin-
tendent OF Common schools In open session OF tn
board on WEDNESDAY, September 2s, 1892. from
to $3.50 O'Clock p. NJ, for furnishing labor tools,
staging ladders and falls and painting the exterior
OF ten schoolhGuses. In this city and county In ac
cordance with specificatious which may be seen az
the office of Charles l. HavenS. architect OF the
Board of Education, room 90. Flood building,
southwest corner Of Fourth and Market streets.
Each bid must be accompanied by a cert hei
check In the OF ten (l0l per cent OK the amount
of the bid presented made payable TO the order OF
the secretary OF the Board OF Education. condi
tonal that II the proposal be accepted aud the con-
tract awarded and II the bidder shall fail or neg
iect execute written agreement aud give the
bond required within six days after the award Is
made then and In that case. the said check shalt be
forfeited to the Board of Education.
The Board reserves the right to reject any all
bids, as the public good may require.
The party parties TO whom the contracts are
awarded viii be required Tor to or at the time Of
the execution OF the contracts. TO pay the cost OF
advertising
BLANK proposals furnished by the secretary.
SELF I'd GEORGE BEANSTON, Secretary