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The morning call., 1892-07-13
POISON OR NATURAL CAUSES.
Peculiar Circumstances Of a MongoI Jani
tors Death.

tors Death.
Lee Yung a janitor employed at the
Chinese Theater at SI4 Washington street,
was found dead in bed in his room in tie
rear of that building. Sunday night. Half
a dozen Of his friends appeared at the
Morgue yesterday morning and told story
that caused the Coroner to take charge of the
remains They said that Yung had been
poisoned for the purpose OF robbery and
claimed that of about 500, which lie recent
~ won at gambling. only So so was found
In bis pockets after death. Their suspicious
OF foul play were backed up by the asser-
ton that the deceased had always been con-
sIdered very healthy man. He had work ed
at the theater for 10 years and was not
known to have had any enemies. He was
81 years old, had wife and mother living
In China. and belonged to the Lee family.
lie did not belong TO any highbinder organ
izatlons and never had any trouble with the
muTderOus blackmailers. No one could
positively state, however. that he. had won
the money said to have been in his pos
session.
Dr. r. E. Williams made an autopsy on
the remains and was unable to discover
ally traces Of poisoning. The lungs were
cODgested and the heart diseased, and il is
therefore probable that death was from
natural causes.
1t Is very peculiar case" said DR..
Williams after tie autopsy. Poisoning
sometimes produces congestion of the
lungs. but whether it was go in this case
have not yet ascertaIned"
chemical analysis of the stomach will
probably be made to definitely decide the
matter. 1t is quite likely that the Chinese
friends of the deceased started the story of
foul play in order to have the remains
buried by the city,
The morning call., 1892-07-13
AGAIN POSTPONED.
Supervisors Consider the Seventeenth
Street Protests.

CONSIDER the seventeenth
Street Protests.
A Getting of the Board of Supervisors
was hold yesterday for the purpose Of hear
ing protests against the report of the Sev-
enteenth-street Extension Commissioners.
Mayor Sanderson was in the chair and all
the members were present except Mr.. e.
lert.
Attorney Reuben II. Lloyd appeared as
the representative of the commission. The
chief objection 10 the report, Mr.. LLOYD
said. was the allowance of $4,000 to Mrs.
Pope and $4,000 to Adolph Sutro. Mr.. Lloya
added that he had submitted a proposition
to Attorney Campbell, who represented the
protestants, by which the assessment for
damages would be reduced about 80 per cent
Mr. Campbell then said that he would like
to consult with his clients regarding the
proposition and would ask for time for that
purpose. Mr.. Campbell referred to the fact
that the commission had deficiency fund
OF $1,000. He did not think such a fund
was warranted.
al suggest" said Supervisor Taber
that we refer this matter to the Street
Committee. / have an idea that reductions
can be made that will suit every one"
Mr. Campbell said that his clients were
willing to have the matter considered by the
committee, as the ground could then be ex-
amined and testimony taken, but Mr..
Lloyd objected on the ground that such
action might vitiate the proceedings because
the law required The board to hear the pro-
testants.
A short recess was taken. after which
Attorney Campbell stated that his clients
had not as yet reached any conclusion. He
requested that hearing on the subject be
postponed in order to give him time to
further consult the prOtestants.
The matter was finally set for hearing for
next Tuesday night
The morning call., 1892-07-13
KATE CASTLETON'S WILL.
Her $4,000 Estate Given to Her Moth,
and Little Niece.

Her $4,000 Estate Given to Her Mother
ana Little Niece.
Jennie Elizabeth Phillips, professionally
known on the stage as Kate Castleton, and
whose sudden death at Providence, X. l.,
on Sunday has been announced in the tele-
graphic dispatches, made will on the Goth
OF September. 1891. at Portland, Or, and
the same was filed for probate yesterday.
She had a husband named Harry Phillips.
but he does not appear as a lePatee under
the will, he having been bought off before
the making of this instrument, though after
their estrangement and separation she con-
tiDued to provide for his sister and father.
The estate ct the little woman, who made
such n furOr here some years ago with the
song For goodness sake don't saw | told
yOu," is said 10 be valued at S75 900, con-
sisting Of the following: One-half block of
land in East Oakland. on which there are
two houses, value $4,000; diamonds and
other jewelTy. worth $1,000; cash in an
Oakland bank, $1,000. aud S90O0 In bank
in New York City;. a fiat in New York City
valued al $1,000; five lots in Boston, worth
$4,000; stocks and bonds and other cOllat-
erals, worth about $4,000. She also owned
thTee-story business building in Pater-
son, \. j.. and real estate in other Eastern
towns. Her private wardrobe is very
valuable one, having many dresses that
cost from $500 to $500 and a sealskin
saeque valued at S1l00
Joseph Ii. and Alfred II. Hoadley of this
city are appointed executors Of the will,
which made the following disposition of her
property: All real property 10 her mother
L lizabeth Freeman, of Oakland, and upon
her death TO niece, Ada Castle Brydg~s,
then years OF age; all personal property
TO her mother for the support and ednca-
tion of this niece. and to become hers upon
the death OF Mrs. Freeman; on the death
of the latter, and should the niece be dead
Lao nl EfNv 10 "A 81.
sisters
The morning call., 1892-07-13
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY.
Numbers Winning the Principal Prize
at the July Distribution.

Numbers Winning the Principal Prizes
at the July Distribution.
The regular monthly drawing Of the
Louisiana State Lottery was held at the
Grand Opera-house In New Orleans yester-
day morning. Following are the numbers
drawing the leading prizes:
No 43,S07 won the first capital prize Of
$4,000. drawn in Michigan City, Ind. /;
Trinidad. Colo; Washington. ID. c.; Bos-
ton, Mass. No. "a. .952 drew the second capt.
tai prize of $4,000. drawn In Victoria,
Tex; New Orleans, La; Wasbington, d.
c.; Chicago, H.. and Boston, Mass. No
81, 100 drew the third capital prize of $4,000,
drawn in Mobile, Ala. No. 72l4 drew the
fourth capital prize of $1,000, drawn in ST.
Louis, Mo-. Chicago, Ill.,, and Memphis,
Tenn. Nos. 1898 and 929l7 each drew
$500. Nos. 1853. IL 996. 49, 535, 2l $40, 81 .6O3
80. 7S4. 1868. 1916, 72,497, S3,S64. 90.627
each drew $500.
Remember that the payment of all prizes
is guaranteed by four national banks in New
Orleans, and the tickets are signed by the
president of an institution whose chartered
rights are recognized in the highest courts;
therefore, beware Of any limitations or
anonymous schemes
The morning call., 1892-07-13
AN EXPLODED THEORY.
The Failure OF Saturdays Catastrophe
TO Produce Rain.

to Produce RAIN
There is a prevailing belief that the ex-
piosion of guDpowder or dynamite will
have the effect Of causing clouds to form and
rain to fall. Government experiments for
producing rain in Texas attracted much at
tention last year and disappointment was
generally felt that they resulted in failure.
with the object of ascertaining whether
the tremendous explosion. or series Of ex-
plosions. at West Berkeley on Saturday had
any effect upon the formation of clouds
Sunday morning, representative of The
CALL waited upon Lieutenant Finley,
chief Of the Weather Bureau. at his cham
bers. Hotel Pleasanton.
His reply to the question was prompt and
emphatic: "The explosion had nothing
whatever TO do with cloud formation aud
fog"
Pointing TO mapOn the table, he said: 81
issued that map Saturday night aud il shows
a low barometer over the plateau region
just east of the Sierra Nevada Mountains
ana between the Sierra Nevadas and the
Rockies. That whole region from British
Columbia to Mexico extending from north
TO south Is covered by this low barometer.
But along the entire coast from San Diego
to Vancouver the barometric pressure is
high. The result of that distribution of
pressure over the coast as compared with
the interior is that the air flies from the
region of the highest pressure to the region
OF the lowest pressure, very naturally fol-
lowing the line of the least resistance. That
brings IN tie moist, cloudy and fOggy air
from the ocean and makes our weather cool
here. When, on the other hand, the pres
sure Is high in the interior it checks the
flow OF the air from the ocean. and we have
DO clouds or fog and the temperature rises"
WAS there any rain in any portion Of
the State Saturday or Sunday?"
There was no rain anywhere in the
State. 1t was raining Saturday morning
in the Sierra Nevada Mountains at the time
of the explosion, but Saturday nights map
showed clear weather along the entire
length Of the coast. Although it is ridcu-
lous to say so. it could be inferred from
that with as much reason as the other that
the explosion had the effect of stopping the
rain"
"lhere doesn't seem to be anything,
then, in the raln-prOducing theory"
'Of course not. Why, II that theory had
been correct we ought 10 have had most
terrifir dOwnpOur of rain as a result OF Sat
urday's explosions, as all the experiments
the Government could make would never
be a. bic to produce the same effect again."
well, there seems to be no getting over
that fact. Still, it seems strange that soon
after heavy artillery practice rain very
often falls
That is merely a coincidence; nothing
more"
The morning call., 1892-07-13
NOT EXCESSIVE DAMAGES.
A Judgment for S30,O0O Affirmed by Il
Supreme Court

Judgment for $4,000 Affirmed by the
Supreme Court
A decision was handed down by the Su-
preme Court yesterday affirming judgment
In the case OF George j. Smith, the painter
and ex-member of the Republican County
Committee, against Whittier, Fuller g. Co.
The action was tor damages for personal
injuries of a very aggravated nature sus-
tanned on the 23d of December, 1S78 by the
fall OF an elevator in the firms building, at
the southwest corner of Pine and Front
streets, Smith and John Treadwell having
been passengers in this hoist. Smiths case
WAS tried by jury and in October, 1888, a
verdict in his favor was rendered, assessing
the damages at $4,000. Treadwelps case was
tried in 1888, ana the trial resulted favorably
10 him.. Considering the nature of the in
1uries, 1t was thought by the court on ap-
peal that the award of damages in Smiths
case was not excessive or suggested by pas
sion OF prejudice. The verdict of S300U0 is
believed to have been the largest ever
awarded IN this State for personal injuries.
Reuben Ill. Lloyd, who was Smiths attor-
ney, says that his client was in 30 battles
during the rebellion, and escaped without
injury only to he crippled for life in a freight
elevator
The morning call., 1892-07-13
The REVENUE FRAUDS.
Bernard Reiss Again Arrested and Civ,
$4,000 Additional Bail.

Bernard Refss Again Arrested and Gives
$4,000 Additional Bail.
United States Marshal w. g. Long yes
rerday morning arrested Bernard Reiss OF
the firm Of Neuburger. ReisS & Co. upon an
indictment charging him with making con
trary to the peace and dignity of the United
States" a false entry of goods shipped to
this port from R0ubax. France. This is
not his first offense, and, therefore, IL was
no novelty to the veteran smuggIer to be
taken into custody for frauds upon the pub
lie revenue. As Mr.. Reiss is rich man he
had no trouble in Immediately giving bail
for $4,000. nor did he claim that 1t was ex-
cessiye. His bOndsmen were Albert aud
Matthias Meyer The bonds furnished by
him yesterday increases the amount on
which he was released some time ago to
Sl00.0 At that time he was indicted
jointly with d. NJ. CaShin. the deputy col
leetOr who fled TO British Columbia, beyond
the possibility of extrsd ton.
The indictment upon which Mr.. ReisS was
held yesterday charges him with having
shipped 10 this country IN September, 1891, six
cases OF merchandise invoiced as Iui initure
covering Of jute and cotton, while in fact the
consignment consisted of one case OF furni-
ture covering and five cases of wooden
dress goods. BY this transaction the de-
iendant detrauded the Government of
g., AZ 35 in duties.
NeubuTgeT, Reiss & Co. have already paid
s1O,O9O to the Government as a COMPROMISE
for their fraudulent practice. Besides this
sum Bernard Reiss has paid fine OF 5000
on charge of securing the entry through
the Custom-house of silks and woolens In
voiced as cotton toweling. To this charge
he pleaded cuiify
The morning call., 1892-07-13
FOR MUNICIPAL REFORM.
Meeting Of the Evangelical ALLAN,
Against Opium Smoking.

Meeting of the Evangelical Alliance
Against Opium Smoking.
The Evangelical Alliance met in the
oung Mems Christian Association Hall
yesterday afternoon, Rev. N. c. Harris
presiding. Rev. F. j. Masters, chairman Of
the committee on the opium evil, reported
that the committee had sent petition to
Congress signed by representatives of 100
churches, and that the returns had been
most flattering. The petition called atten-
ton TO the prevalence of the vice of opium
smoking, and asked that some action be
taken by Congress in the matter. Com
munications have been sent to Representa-
tive Lund, Senator FELTON,, Secretary Foster
II the treasury, Speaker Crisp and Senator
Allison.
Speaker Crisp had responded, and prom
ised to do all in his power In the House.
The committee on the exclusion of the
Bible from the Normal schools was not
ready to report, as Chairman Abbott had
not known before that he was in charge of
the committee.
Rev DIR. Pond read al paper ON Municipal
Reform" lie said that while San Fran
cisco was not the worst city in the world,
its institutions required considerable prun-
ing, and that Chris tianity ought to cut a
much larger figure at tn polls. ard he pro-
posed that 1t should do so in the future.
The morning call., 1892-07-13
A NEGLECTED OFFSPRING.
Jessie Beyeridge Causes the Arrest of
q. Coleman,


Charles G.. Coleman was arrested yester-
day on a charge of failing to provide the
Decessaries of life for his baby girl. He is
the son of the proprietor of a Market-street
tailoring establishment, and his arrest was
made on complaint of Jessie Beyeridge,
the mother of the neglected child. While
swearing to complaint Miss Beverage re-
lated pathetic story. She claimed that
she was engaged to Coleman. but he claimed
that his father objected to the marriage.
Then" said she with a sob. ''he persuaded
me TO live with him as his wife. For year
we lived In cottage on Ellis street, and he
always introduced ME as his wife. 4 short
time ago we went TO Sacramento, where
he opened a tailoring shop. few
weeks ago he failed and then de-
serted me. He left ne in delicate
health and almost penniless. | made my
way to Denver. where my babe was born
last m Onth. When / heard he was in San
Francisco l sold some iewelry for money
enough TO bring me here Since my arrival
both Coleman and his father have refused
10 give me any assistance or to have any
thing TO DO with me. Coleman told me tn at
IL he recognized or assisted me his father
would prevent him from getting employ
ment."
Miss Beveridge says she is sick and does
not know what will become of herself and
child.
Coleman secured his release by deposit
ing $50 cash bail. He denies the main por-
ton OF the young woman's story.
The morning call., 1892-07-13
WOODWARD'S GARDENS.
The Order for Their Sale Declared Invalid
Its Face.

on Its Face.
The Supreme Court denied yesterday the
application for writ of prohibition COM
mandiDg the Superior Court TO refrain from
further proceedings upon an order of Judge
Wallace of the Superior Court appointing n
receiver and authorizing him to sell an un.
divided interest in the Woodward's Gardens
property.
The opinion of Justice Paterson, con-
CURED in by Justice GarOutte and on the
second point by Justices de Haven, Harri-
son and Sharpstein, holds that the Superior
Court had jurisdiction to appoint receiver
IN the partition action of the heirs of r. B.
Woodward. but that the order OF sale is
clearly void, for the real estate and personal
property are owned by different parties and
were considered and disposed OF by the
court IN two independent actions. The bur
den OF maintaining the personal property
cannot be put upon the owners of the real
estate, nor would the court link the two
properties together and render tile owners
Of the personal property ans werable for
any par: OF the expense Incurred in presery-
ing the real estate.
The inv ilidity of the order OF sale appear
Ing upon the face OF the proceedings, the
petitioners could not therefore be injured
by sale. A purchaser would take no title.
but would be treated as trespasser, and
this being so no case is made for the issu-
ance OF write of prohibition. Chief Justice
Beatty dlssented in the case.
The morning call., 1892-07-13
The Bank C.ved With Him.

John Mclaughlin has entered a suit In
The Superior Court to recover $4,000
damages for personal injuries sustained on
the 10th of May, 1892 1t appears that after
certain blasting had been done on the sea-
wall on the northeast side of Telegraph Hill
he was directed to climb the hill and start
the rock and earth loosened by the blast.
While so engaged great mass me down
and hurled him over an embankment of
some 80 feet. He had his left arm broken
and was otherwise lamed and injured The
persons whom he has sued are James
McDevitt, Jeremiah Scully. Michael Ii.
Gaffney and Anthony Quill.
The morning call., 1892-07-13
CLEARED OF FORGERY.
One OF the Charges Against "King'
Frank McManus Dismissed.

one or the Charges Against "King"
Frank McManus Dismissed.
The charge offorgery preferred by Joseph
Robinson, an employe of the Pacific Rolling
mills. against Frank McManus. was dis
missed by Judge Joaehimsen yesterday.
When the case came up Attorney Lawler
moved for a dismissal. He said that his
client was being prosecuted and prosecuted
by rival factor in the Republican party.
In mild but sarcastic tones Prosecuting
Attorney Stevens replied that McManus'
attorney had taken advantage of the oppor-
tunity TO make q Democratic harangue.
Politics. he said. had nothing to do with the
charge that the defendant had collected
Robinson's wages by forging his signature
to All order.
Without comment Judge Joachimsen dis
missed the charge, and the ex-polltieal
monarch OF the Potrero hastily left the
courtroom. With his attorney he went be-
fore Judge Rix, where charges of drunken
ness and vulgar language which grew out
OF his disorderly conduct in Court on Fri
day. were pending. His trial on these
charges was continued until Friday.
Robinson has sworn out a warrant charg.
ing McManus with battery. He claims that
McManus recently approached him from be-
hind and struck him on the head.
The morning call., 1892-07-13
"U AND |" FOR SALE.
A Decision in the Long-Pending Litigs
tion Over This Play.

a Decision in the Long-Pending Litiga-
tion Over This Play.
Judge Wallace rendered his decision yes
terday in the long pending litigation between
George w. Lederar and Alexander Herr
mann. involving the accounts Of the receiver
and the affairs of the theatrical show "U
and ]" organized on April 10, 1890 This
concern, with John /. Kelly and Gus Will
Iiams as the ''star" actors, took the road in
August, 1890, and collapsed here on January
8, 1891. The decision Of the court is to find
that between these dates the total profits
had been So, ,633 Is. the liabilities s94O0 40
and the sum due from the receiver S2lO2 80.
The court ordered that the show and its
good will and appurlenances be sold for the
benefit Of the partnership, and that Lederer
owes the latter S16.942 40 and the copartner-
snip Is indebted to hermann in the sum OF
S642S - - ~~--~ VI
The morning call., 1892-07-13
Native Sons.

Alcalde and Golden Gate parlors. N. S.
G. w. held public installation of officers on
Monday evening. Deputy Grand President
Powellson of San Francisco Parlor offici-
ated at the former and Deputy Grand Presi-
dent Staude OF Alameda Parlor at the
latter.
The installation Of officers OF San Fran
cisco Parlor will take place tomorrow even
Ing. The joint committee on Admission
day celebration will also meet tomorrow at
the headquarters in the Pioneer building
The morning call., 1892-07-13
Isaac alexander,s VIII.

Isaac Alexander. who died on the All
inst, left an estate valued at some $4,000
The will of June !, 1892. bequeathed 81
each to Sarah and Pauline Blum, daughters
of his wife by former marriage; all else to
that wife, Rachel, and their two children,
share and share alike. The will declares
that the testatOr is out of debt and directs
that there shall be no distribution until the
daughter, Dora. shall be Is years of age or
shall marry before then.
The morning call., 1892-07-13
FLYNN Held for burglary.

W. III. Flynn. who broke into severa
houses at Monterey and Pacific Grove and
stole valuable jewelry. will be tried in
this county. because the plunder was In
his possession when he was arrested here
Friday night. He was examined before
Judge Joachimsen yesterday and committed
Tor trial on a charge of burglary, bonds
being set In the sum Of $1,000. A charge Of
grand larceny is still pending against him
The morning call., 1892-07-13
Original Little Louisiana Company of
San Francisco.

No. 43.s07 wins $4,000, sold In San
Francisco; 54.952 wins $4,000, sold in Gold
Hil New; 91.1O9 wins $1,000 sold IN San
Jose CAL; 77.214 wins $1,000, sold In san Fran
cisco; 1898 and 92,917 win $500 EACH SOLD in
San Francisco and Portland. Or; rs, ,2S7, "a. S67.
1897, 80, ,292 and az, 800 win $500 each, sold
In San Francisco and Portland, Or.
PfiZes can be sent FOR collection through any
Dank or express at San Francisco. or will be paid
by the principal dealers throughout the United
fafQ
The morning call., 1892-07-13
EXTRAORDINARY BARGAINS!
I'M
ST IE1E.lEz TINCS

In connection with the reductions prevailing in
regular stock during the GREAT CLEARANCE SALE
in progress also offer of the MOST AS
FOUNDING VALUES ever presented in SHEETINGS
AND HOUSE FURNISHINGS, for when recently
succeeded in eecting large cash purchase of these goods
New York auction sales, we found on placing them
sale that the supply inadequate the demand and
advised buyerto look out for another offering and
be afraid of quantity prices right He has, owing
unusual DEPRESSION succeeded in the pu chase large
lots nearly half prices. They here sale
from regular prices corresponding with the following
The morning call., 1892-07-13
Failed I'm Rnsina.s

A petition in insolvency has been filed in
the Superior Court by Charles ID. Harney,
who has been since January. 1890, in the
business OF selling heating and venfilating
apparatus. AS causes he specifies depres-
sion in business and losses of book accounts
and upon contracts. Liabilities are S59i6 16 /;
assets, stock of fittings and book accounts
amounting to $416 aud of the total value of
$3.50.
The morning call., 1892-07-13
Election Commtssionars.

A meeting of the Election Commissioners
was held yesterday afternoon, Mayor San
derson presiding. The only business Of i'm
portance transacted was the passage of a
resolution authorizing Registrar Brown to
advertise for bids for stationery and other
supplies which will be needed by the COM
missioneTs during the campaign. The Reg
istrar was also authorized to select suit
able kind of baIlot-bOx for use on election
day, and report at the next meeting. There
will be 290 boxes required.
The morning call., 1892-07-13

granted to the Crystal Saltwater Bathing
Company 10 extend their siX-inch pipe to
the END of the P0well-slreet wharf. Attnr-
ney f. s. Stratton recommended that steps
be taken 10 institute suit TO determine the
jurisdiction over Channel street west from
Fifth and also the width of the block ON
the north side thpreOf
The morning call., 1892-07-13
-Four Insane Persons.

The Commissioners on Lunacy passed
upon four cases yesterday as follows: Maria
Arrato, native of Italy, aged 26, sent to
the Napa Asylum; Fremont Schroeder,
aged ~, sent 10 the same asylum; G. ID.
Mannheim, German. aged 90. sent to Stock
ton; Chin Sin Fong, aged 81, also sent to
CfOektop