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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22
SMALL TALES OF A BIG CITY

In the case OF Mrs. Lydia Dmond versus l. A.
Sanderson default judgment has been rendered
In favor of the plaintiff for $4,000 upon promis-
sorry note for money loaned by her from her
separate estate. SauderSOn was formerly her
husband. Mrs. Dimond inherited considerable
property from her father, Merritt Walton.
Chief Deputy County Clerk K. W. Williams
rendered his resignation yesterday afternoon TO
lake immediate effect. To-day he enters upon
bis new duties as Clerk of the Justices Court.
Mr. Williams says the present deputies IN that
department will remain with him until the first
OF the year He also says that he has not vet
positively decided upon the appointment OF new
deputies.
The Will OF JOhnsLaws has been filed for pro-
bate. He bequeaths his estate TO his widow and
seven children. he estate consists of property
on Ellis street. between Fillmore ana Webster
valued at $4,000; eighty acres OF land in hIendo-
eino County, valued at S2500; cash in bank
$1,000; six shares in The Merchants Exchange,
valued at $500; seat IN the Produce Exchange,
valued at $1,000, and other personal property OF
va -
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22
BESANT is BARRED.
She Runs AfOul of Young
Christians.
The TheOsOphical Society Got Shade
the Best of an Oakland
JanitOr.

The advent Of Mrs. Annie Besant, the
noted theosophst, expected to occur on this
coast some time next month, is already pro-
ductiye of considerable stir in religious cir
cles
When the successor of Nine. BlavatskY
signifed her intention OF coming here to en-
tighten the people, the Theosephcal Socie ty
sent out its agents to rent halls in various
parts OF the State where the great reformer
could be heard to advantage.
Among these places was the Oakland
Tabernacle
Allen Griffith, also lecturer on the
osophy, secured the hall across the BAY.
paying substantial deposit for its use for
two nights. the remainder of the rental to
be forthcoming on the opening of the doors.
Griffith went about the affair in a sys-
tematic and businesslike manner, and the
JanItor. whose duty besides cleaning out the
place Is to rent it as well. made out receipt
aekno wiedging that Allen Griffiths, for
Mrs. Annie Besant, had raid so many
dollars for the use of the Oakland Taber-
nacle.
The hitch came yesterday The Oakland
tabernacle is the property of the Young
Mems Christian Assoc ration. and the tenets
OF buddhism as well as the lady's other
teachings, including her recommendation of
durable contracts between men and women
Without any religious ceremony, are not ex-
actiy consistent with the ideas of the Young
men Cnrlsllan Association. AS cOnse-
quence the latter, when they came to the
painful discovery that their janitor had
made bull" felt it incumbent upon
themselves TO try to get out of their dilemma
Dir. Griffith was inform ed that the
association held 1t as matter In their
discretion who would and who cou d
not lecture in their tabernacle, and as Mrs.
BeSants doctrines were positively re pre-
hensible, from a Young Mems Christian
Association standpoint, the doors would be
barred against her.
"Of course" said Mr.. Griffith yesterday
20 CALL reporter, 1--WE could sue the asso-
citation and recover damages as we'll as en-
force the Tabernacle to be opened to us as
by agreement, but we prefer not to make
trouble. so we will hold our lectures at
Dietz's on Twelfth and Webster streets.
They can keep their old Tabernacle"
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No More Work.

About $50 men from the various depart
ments of the Union Iron Works have been
laid off. due, it is said, to the prospect that
the shipbulding at the works will be lighter
than heretofore.
There have been on the ways three new
vessels, which have given work TO a large
number of mechanics and laborers. The
completion of the Monterey leaves but the
Oregon and Olympia to be finished.
Most OF the men who were laid off were
told that they would be taken back after
the first of the year, but the general impress
sion Is that very few will be taken back.
and those who do viii go in at lower wages.
1t has been known for some time that a re-
duction could take place in the works on
the first OF the year, and this Is regarded as
a preliminary to the cut
At the works the officials were reticent
and nothing could be learned of their pur-
pose.
The Pacific Rolling mills have closed
down, and it is understood when the men
return to work it will be at reduced wages.
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CAN'T PURCHASE THE BRIDGE.
Interesting Decision by the StanisIsus
District Attorney

MODESTO, Dec. 2I-The Board of Super
visors met to-day to hear tie opinion of the
District Attorney upon the legality OF the
proceedings for the purchase of the Horr's
ranch toll bridge. District Attorney Full
kerth set forth THAT the section under
which the board mad proceeded did not
apply to the purchase Of toll bridges, and
that therefore the board had no legal right
TO tonsummate the purchase.
The opinion further stated that property
of the character TO which toll bridges belong
could only be purchased after an appraise-
ment of its value by board of seven COM
missioners. The special laws regulating
such matters provide that three Of the said
commissioners should be appointed by the
Supervisors. three by the owners of the
property for sale and one by the Superior
Judge. This is the only way such property
can be purchased.
The board, being in favor OF free bridges,
unanimously agreed TO pay monthly rental
of $50 during the pleasure of the board
leaving the matter of appraisement and
purchase with the incoming board
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22

the basement shows that it was S1242 "a. when
the work could have been done for $500.
NhlIe Inc building was In course OF c0Dstruc.
ton offers were made to supply gas at 81 so per
Thousand, bur the association took gas for the
nrst two years at 81 per thousand instead of
81 90. This caused loss OF S1lS5. Since then
there might have been saving of Sl917. Thus
Oh gas alone there has been a waste OF S3102.
The address to the stockholders then
states that after the assembling of the con-
vention mentioned new directors were
elected who at oncr set to work to improve
the condition of affairs.
As a result OF the now management the
board of directors at the meeting of Sep
TENDER q were able to declare dividend
OF cents per share. amounting to S3417 O5.
besides placing larger amount in bank as
reserve fund for payment Of the morts
gage debt.
Another item was the saving of S3011 95
In gas, water and other bills.
The address also says:
We recommend that special attention should
be directed 10 the payment OF the mortga ge debt
as ranldly as possible and while ft may be ad.
missible for the present TO use a portion of the
net income for dividends to meet needs OF lodges
tha at least one-bslf should be set aside as
sinking fund for the payment of the debt.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22
THE RAIN RECORDS.
The Prospects for Heavy Downfall
Good

SIssoN, Dec. 21.-It commenced showing
early this morning and showed all day.
With strong south wind blowing, the pros
poets tonight are for big storm.
- PETALUMA, Dec. 21.-After much threat
eniDg, drilling rain commenced falling to-
night, with good prospects for a regular
storm. The wind is In the south.
SAN RAFAEL. Dec 21.-A light rain be-
gan falling here to-day and continued
showery at intervals up TO late hour, with
all the indications of continuing through
the night. Tonight stiff breeze is blow
ing from the south and the air is very chilly
The farmers throughout the country are
pleased over the prospects of more rain. as
the heavy frosts of late have withered the
green grass considerably.
CAYUCos. Dec. 21-A good warm rain is
falling here. II will greatly benefit the
growth Of grass, which had been somewhat
checked by the recent cold north winds.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22
Garland's Dream.

Hamlin Garland spoke to about 500 people
in Metropolitan Hall last night, on the sub
ject of "A New Declaration of Rights" and
during the course OF the evening he thrashed
over good deal of old straw. There was
not il must be admitted, much that was
very new or very startling in what he had
10 say. and ior The most part his discourse
consisted of broad and glittering gener-
aiities.
1t may be said OF Mr.. Garland that ne is
young man with very advanced ideas.
and has evidently given much thought to
his subject in general way. He is q firm
believer In the principles Of the single tax
as advanced by Henry George, and it was
to this plan of economic science that he de-
voted most of his attention
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22
A DELAYED MESSAGE.
1t Costs the Postal Telegraph System
Over Three Thousand Dollars

PORTLAND, Dec. q. - In the United
States Circuit Court to-day Judge Gilbert
rendered decision in the damage suit of
Fleischner. Mayer & Co. against the Pacific
Postal Telegraph Company, awarding the
plaintiff S3707, the amount claimed. In
June. 1891. Fleichner. Mayes s. Co. filed a
dispatch TO their attorney in Seattle, Wash.
instructing him to present their claim for
$500 against the firm Of H. & I'll. Green
baum of that city. which had failed The
message was not sent, owing to the line
being down, until several hours had elapsed.
during which time other creditors filed
claims ahead of them. The court held that
the defendant was negligent in not notify
ing the plaintiffs Of its inability to send the
message. 1t was defendants duty to send
the dispatch by the Western Union wires.
which were in order at the time. The court
awarded the damages asked for. with inter-
est at per cent from September, 1891
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22
UNSUITABLE HOMICIDE.
The Slayer of James Frazier Discharged
From Custody

Los ANGELES Dec. 21.-A. K. McKen-
ze, who killed James A. Frazier on Sum-
day last. was to-day discharged after n
brief examination. on motion OF the prose-
cuti0D, theirs not being sufficient evidence
to hold him. 1t was brought out in the
testimony that Frazier had made threats
against McKenzIe's life several days preyi-
Gus TO the shooting. Deceased Is said TO
have had bad record in Montana, where
he resided for some time. Mckenzie saws
he will now make Los Angeles his home.
although he had not thought of doing so be-
fore this affair.
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hibition vote was 1882 and the lowest
MORAL SUPPORT.
Republicans Stand Ready to Give
Plenty of 1t.

WASHINGTON. Dee. 21.-The Republican
Senate Caucus Committee this morning dis
cussed the situa ton in the Northwes tern
States. where elections for United States
Senators are soon TO be held.
1t was decided to give the Republican
States in question all the moral support pos
sibie, and to urge them to watch every
move OF the Democrats made with the view
OF securing Democratic Senators. 10 order
to prevent the return of enough to give the
Democrats control Of the upper house
after March 4. 1t was also decided to sp
point committee of Senators, with power
to take such measures as seem best to secu-e
the ends Ia view
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22
ROBBED SEVEN GAMBLERS.
Heavy Haul of Two fiighwaymen at
Tacoma.

TACOMA, Dec 2L-Two masked men en-
tered Warwick's saloon lato last night.
and, with drawn revolvers, commanded
seven men who were playing faro to throw
up their hands One Of the robbers walked
UP to the table and put $1,000 in coin in his
overcoat pocket, while the other stood at
the rear door. moving the revolver back and
forth to cover the entire group. With the
words, Goodnight. gentlemen" the rob-
bers stepped out of the back door and dis
appeared.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22
THE IDAHO DIAMOND FIELDS.
An Expert Says They Compare Favor
ably With the African.

BOISE. Idaho. Dec. 21.--S. Kunsee. dia-
mond expert, who has been examining the
alleged diamond fields near here, left for
Chicago tonight. taking with him several
specimens.
He said: '"The geology of the country
around the diamond fields is precisely the
same as in the South African fields and not
unlike the fields of Brazil. only OF as much
broken up. In my opinion these diamond
fields will be larger than either those Of
Africa or Brazil, the bowouts or shafts
being great deal larger and more clearly
defined"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22
San Diego Irrigation Scheme.

SAN DIEGO. Dec 1.-THE San Diego
Company is about TO begin an important
extension of its system. One or two reser-
yoirs to hold many million gallons will be
constructed few miles from this city, and
the water will be piped to Linda Vista
mesa, an immense body Of land north of
the city.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22
CHOLERA INCREASING.
Several New Cases Developed at
Hamburg Yesterday.

HAMBURG. Dec. 21.-The Cholera Com
mission announces that several new cases
of cholera were developed yesterday of the
AsiatIc type. The report has caused con-
siderable apprehension, and business men,
who have been picking up courage. are less
hopeful OF the future: 1t is feared the news
will have an unfavorable influence on
steamship traffic and strengthen the move
ment in America to shut out Immigrants.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22
Critic AT HOLSTER.
The Postoffice Robbed of Thousand
Dollars.

HoLLIsTER. Dec. 2L-Burglars entered
the postoffice here last night, blew open the
safe and got away with about $1,000 in
money and registered packages. The Job
was very clever one. The robbers entered
by the front door and made their escape
through the back door
Last Saturday night burglars entered the
Changers Union and made away with a
quantity of knives, razors and pistols, valued
at $50. The robbers effected an entrance
by breaking through the skylight and get
ting down by means of a rope. The officers
are in the dark as to the identity Of the
robbers
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22

Muther's store, Muther, it is claimed, called
Matlock foul name. Matlock left his
bride in another store. went into Muther's
and assaulted him with a revolver, striking
him on the back Of the head. Muther bled
profusely, and was in the doctors care for
some time. He denied making the remark
that brought on the trouble.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22
A hOT-TEMPERED BRIDEGROOM.
lie Assaults a rlan With a Revolver
During His Honeymoou.

SANTA Rosa. Dec. 2l.--Wesley Matlock,
son oil Pendleton tOr) capitalist, was held
LOT triai on charge of assault with deadly
weapon here this afternoon. Mattoct re.
Gently married daughter of DIR. r. II. r.
Anderson Of Fresno. formerly pastor of the
III. T. Church South of this city. They are
spending their honeymoon here. Saturday
night while they were passing Frank
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22
POACHERS RELEASED.
A Sitka Dogberry Finds a Flaw in the
Evidence.

PORT TOWNSEND. Wash, Dec. 81 = Ad-
vices from Siska, Alaska, state that United
States District Judge Truett has dismissed
the proceedings against the schooners Ko-
diak and Lottie and the steamer Jennie.
charged with killing sea otter on the coast.
The Court held that. according to the evil
dence addnced, the otter were killed by
natives not in the employ of the vessels,
although the natives were living aboard the
vessels. Sealing men regard this decision
as favorable to the employment of natives
to kill seals. thereby technically avoiding
the law
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22
At the Point of Death.

Greed Raymond. the attorney for the
Southern Pacific Company, is very sick
man at the Grand Hotel. His condition Is
very critical, although his friends and
physician believe that his malady, Brighs's
disease. is not at its worst.
Late last night the sick man was con-
sclous aud feeling little better than during
the afternoon.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22
THE KILLING OF ATKINS.
His Slayer viii Be Tried i'm MERGED
County

MODESTO, Dec. 21.-Robert Hartman, who
killed Thomas Atkins In the Coast Range.
near Newman. November %. was taken 20
MERGED this afternoon, where his trial will
be held, as the crime was committed in that
county. AT first the killing was believed TO
have taken Place In Stanislaus County, and
the Newman officials informed the STAN
islaus Sheriff, Coroner and District Alton
uey, who took charge.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22
VOYAGE of the Duudona,d.

LONDON. Dec. 21.-The British ship Dun
donald, which sailed from San Francisco
on August 9. reached Queenstown to-day.
She had tempestuous yoJ age. Captain
Hawthorne, her master, was washed over
board and drowned, the lifeboat washed
away and the cabin flooded.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22

NEW YORK, Dec. II. = The marriage of
Miss Antoine,te Pinchot TO Hon. Alan
Johnstone Of the British legation took place
to-day at the residence Of the brides
parents, In this city.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22
Fruit Exchange for Yuba Civ.

YUBA CITY. Dec. 2i.-This afternoon at
the regular meeting of the Suffer County
horticultural Society preliminary steps
were taken toward the organization of q
local fruit exchange for this vicinity.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22
Suicide at Portland.

PORTLAND, Dec. H.-Gotfried Grener,
middIe-sged &c. man. committed suicide at
his room at the Park Hotel this morning by
hanging. He had recently given evidence
OF insanity. He came to this city from Ia
coma few DAYS ago.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22
Whittier Memorial Services.

HAvERHILL. Mass, Dec. 21.-Whittier
memorial services under the auspices of
the committee appointed by the City Coun-
ell. were held in the City Hall to-day, and
were attended by great gathering of men
and women distinguished in the literary
world.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22
Liquor Reform i'm France.

PARIS, Dec. 2L-The Chamber of Depu-
ties to-day. by vote Of 3o4 TO 227. adopted
the liquor reform bill
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22
Trial at Woodland.

WOODLAND. Dec. 2L.-The trial of John
b. Strong. charged with assault to commit
murder on the person OF Anna Brandon last
August, began In the Superior Court to-day.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22
To Connect PetaIuma and Santa Rosa

PETALUMA. Dec. 21.-The electric road
between Petaluma and Santa Rosa Is being
favorabiy discussed here and business men
Of all classes thiEk il not only feasible, but
that it would prove profitable enterprise
for both Cities
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22

lCHRIsTMAs cards. booklets, California souye.
mrs and pressed wild flowers and MOSES ., San
born NaiPs. Open evenings. .
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22
Married an AttacI,e.

IL you feel all broke up and cut OF sorts agftate
your liver with Simmons Liver Regulator
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22

DoNcHERKSow you never girl smile with
out thinking she has piece Of Whites Yucatan
Gum tucked away behind IL.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22

GOODS Make
DRESS TRIMMINGS
very liberal.
ats 75,S2 so
of andn a ard
ddesia
al 70 cand
an
Mail carefully
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in DOLLDOM GAY.
New Babies Dressed for
Christmas Day.
ANY PRICE YOU WISH TO PAY
In Red Attire and Blue and GRAY, All
Set Forth i'm Fine
Array.

n Y little girl like 4
new doll, this Christ
mas?
w h a t, so any
"yeses " all at once!
Where are all your old
; dolls?
" Broken" "Iost,"
=" given away =" and
what was that? ah,
you don't want them
any morei"
Well, well. we all get
tired of our toys, don't
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22
FOR HUSBAND

A box Of gents elaborate HAND-EM-
BROIDERED SILK INITIAL HAND
KERCHIEFS, % inches square, 1k-
inch hem Is in box, for So.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22
FOR father

SUIT OF SCOTCH WOOL UNDER
WEAR. for 81, 81 so or So.
Or a box az DOZEN WHITE DRESS
SHIRTS, ''Our Own" brand, made of
the best material. at SIS so a box.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22
CHRIST MAS PRESENTS
FOR HUSBAND AND WIFE.

A nice imported LONDON DYE SEAL
ETTE PLUSH JACKET, "a inches
long. for S25 worth $40.
Or an elegant ASTRACHAN CAPE for So.
Or FULL DRESS PATTERN for from
So 90 to SIS.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-04-30

produced. The sizes are com
plete, the fit perfect. They
are great bargains at the
prices.
Bargain No. 3-Boys'
Stout Shoes, sizes II to ?,
widths a to D, spring heels,
buttons, good quality, worth
regular $1.75, to-day ST..
All these are in the overflow
Shoe store in the basement.
They are housed with the
trade marks:
Wanamaker Wear Well.
That means the So grade. A
grand variety for both Men
and Women.
Wanamaker Last Long.
That means the $3.50 grade.
IOOu assortment Or OOIn Nlen
and Women.
Wanamakcr coed Service.
That means the 81 grade. AT
present for Women only.
Time was when we wouldn't
sell Shoes at less than S..
They were too poor. But
times have changed and our
great Shoe producing facilities
enable us now to sell goodhon
est, well made and well finish
ed Shoes at $3.50 and S..
That's why they are here,
More anon on this topic.
jon WANAMAKER.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-04-30

CONGRESSMAN DalzelI, during the
course of his investigation of the tin
production in this country preparatory
to rendering the minority report upon
the Bunting bill, brings out some facts
and figures which will be very exasper
ating to the "anti-tinites." He shows
what the production of American tin,
not large though 1t is so far, mas effecte
IN the tin market. He backs this up
by giving the opinions of the English
and Welsh manufacturers who, with
their eyes open to the future, see in
American tin a strong competitor. He
meets the economist by demonstrating
to him that the price on the foreign
article has been reduced and that the
protection of home goods has raised
the price OF these latter but little, and
that competition will soon reduce this
again. He also shows that the protec-
ton of the American industry has so
encouraged manufacturers and inven.
tors here as to induce them to attempt
improvements upon the Old methods
of manufacture. and in several cases
successfully. In word, he demon
strates conclusively that the successful
establishment of the tin industry in
this country is due TO the Protective
policy.
What probably is hardest for the
"anti-tinites" to hear, however, are the
statements regarding the actual stand
ing of the industry here. The sworn
statements of manufacturers show that
during the nine months ending March
ri the increase in the production of
American TIN has been such as not only
to indicate the probability of this
country being made strong competi-
tor of the present tin producing coun-
tiles, but to prove that already we are
no inconsiderable producer of that ar
ricie in its various forms. In fact, the
evidence In support of the statement
that the United States not only will,
but does, produce tinplate in market
able quantities is Irrefutable, and it will
be hard work for even the most ardent
upholders of the "no -American tin"
theory to find anything to say after
this report is made public, while those
who give tantamount acknowledgment |
of their error by keeping silent will |
show their good sense.