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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-01-23
ELWOoD BRUNER.

The Grsnd jury InquiTing Into the Charges
Preferred Against Him.
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 22.-Ihe Sacramento
Grand Jury met this morning and entered
upon an investigation Of the charges that
have been made against Elwocd Bruner,
that he while member Of the Legislature
attempted to c0Trupty influence legislation.
The charge is in connection with what was
known as the Ticket Scalper's Act
Among the witnesses summoned and who
have appeared are A. Olnnger who was in
te7ested in the passage Of the bill, Senator
II. C. Dibble Of san Francisco, Hon. I. w.
II. ShauaLan of Shasta and Bon. NeStof
A. Young of San Diego. Mr. Bruner re-
que,ted the investigation in a letter recently
addressed TO d strict Attorney Ryan.
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ICE SWIMMERS.

Parties Going to Bonner Lake, Where There
Is Good Skating.
TRUCKEE, Jan. %. - Bonner Lake is
frozen over with six inches OF clear smooth
ice. This is the first time in four years that
the lake has been good for skating pur-
poses. The CALL reporter is informed by
men who are in a position 10 know that an
excursion party, consisting OF people from
san Francisco and Sacramento, viii arrive
here in a day or so TO skate. -Four years
ago such party came from The cities named
and had a most enjoyable time. Some emf
nent persons are expected with the party.
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slammed WbiIe skxIarl,inr.

Charles Spear, young man who lives at
Powell and Francisco streets, was treated at
the Receiving Hospital yesterday afternoon
for a stab in the left side. He said that he
was accidentally wounded while "Skylark-
ing" with some friends. The wound is not
of a very serious nature
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-01-23

NEW York, Jan. 22-The Equitable Life
Assurance Society of the United States at
its meeting to-day gave out the following
important preliminary statement: Total in
surance in force $500. Co., 600 New business
in 1891 $3.50, 600 coo. being a gain of S25. OOO.-
coo over that of 1890 Assets S135, 0O0, 600.
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warrants and MouId-Be Burglars.

Officer Mott arrested Herman Cohen and
Raymond O'Beirne, aged II years, on Nc
Alster street yesterday morning. They
had a complete outfit of burglars tools in
their possession. They were booked for
vagrancy and carrying burglars tools.
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Loaded with Lottery Tickets.

Michael O'ConnOr, a messenger for lot
terry company, was arrested yesterday by
Policemen Lean and Handley. When
searched 4G00 coupons were found on his
person Ho was booked for having the
tickets in his possession, but secured his re-
lease on bond in $780,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-01-23
AN IMPORTANT SALE.

b Washington Syndicate Purchases Two Big
Mines.
SPOKANE (Wash.). Jan. GA syndicate
OF Tacoma and Seattle capitalists, repre-
scented by James F. WaTdner Of Fairhayen
and T. w. Dunno and L. w. Gstchell Of
Seattle. Yesterday purchased the Black Bear
and War Eagle mines in Okonagon County
for 100000. The mines have been Oper-
ated for four months with a fYe-stamp mill,
ana have yielded $4,000 in bullion. The
returns show that the ore has Melted over
$50 per ton. Tie sale is regarded as the
most important one in this section since the
Bunker Hi and Sullivan mines were sold.
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William T. Greene, accused of having bitten
off Lee Criswell's nose, but as to the exact
facts of which the jury on his trial could
not agree, was discharged from custody by
Judge Slack for want Of evidence. Girls
wells missing nose remains unexplained.
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FnIsa Tcnnnnnv

Is practced by many people who buy inferior artl-
cles OF food because cheaper than standard goods
Surely infants entitled to the best food obtain
able. Ii IS fact that the Gail Borden Eagle I"
Brand Condensed MIX is the best infant food.
Your grocer and druggist keep IT,
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SCHMIDT HELD.

Mrs. GreenwOod's Assassin Viii Be Tried
for Murder.
NAPA, Jan. 22.-The preliminary examI-
nation Of Carl Schmidt, charged with the
murder Of Mrs. J. Q. Greenwood was con-
Guided in Justice wilkins court this morn
ing. Captain Greenwood arrived from Or
land Thursday evening and to-day gave his
testimony. he was tue only witness on the
stand.
Justice Wilkins held Schmidt over to ap-
pear before the Superior Court without
bonds
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Ez-szcretary Hendricks Dangerously II.
SACRAMENTO. Jan. 22-EK-Secretary Of
State Hendricks is slightly improved in his
condition tonight lie is still unconscious,
however. aHd tile physicians do not encOuT-
axe the family 30 hope for recovery
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A DOUBLE FUNERAL.

Husband and Wife Die within Twenty
four Hours or CHI other.
san Jose Herald, Jan. %
This morning 4 double funeral took place
from the Werts ranch, east Of Alum Rock
Springs. On Tuesday Mrs. Ester Ann
Werts died OF pneumonia after a short i'll
ness, and on Wednesday her husband,
Simeon p. Werts, followed his beloved
spouse, pneumonia also causing his death.
Mr. Werts was a native of Canada and y
years Of age. Mrs. Werts was born in
Nova Scotia and was 6S years Of age.
The parties have resided in this valley
for nine years and leave one grown-up son.
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sPoOK TREASURE.

In Old Nan Shot While Prospecting fer
Hidden Wealth.
GRASS VALLEY, Jan. 22.-The house Of
David Jones, near town, has been visited
nightly for several weeks by parties 10
search Of treasure supposed 70 be hidden ID
the basement. A spring-gun was sell ana
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THE YELLOWS.

An Eastern Paper on tho Wise Action of
California Growers.
n. Y. Tribune.
One of the things which the Delaware
peach-grower has discovered, or invented,
as a good reason for predicting early in
each season the failure of the forthcoming
peach crop is mysterious disease called
the "yellows." There is encouragement in
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were from 81 to So per week previous TO the
reduction. but thesgirls did not have steady
work. Buckingham d Hecht proposed
reduction of 10 per cent, but it was c0mpro-
missed at 8 per cent. S. Nckelsburg had
made two reductionS-one small and the
other large. The average reduction was
81 90 per week. Witness had visited Nick
eisburg's factory and given notice that il
the girls former wages were not restored
they would 60 out on strike. The grievance
was submitted to the Federated Trades,
after which the union voted unanimously to
strike. The reduction, had it been accepted,
would have caused great hardship among
the members. Some II girls are still out of
work and are blacklisted Since the strike
at NickelsbuTg's there had been a further re-
duetion IN the ia tories of j. c. Nolan, p.
F. Nolan, Porter 81 Slessinger and Earle.
Mr.. Niekelsburg cross-examined the wit
ness and read extracts from payroll for
about three months after the strike, show
ing that the average wages were about
SO 30 per week. Witness stated that her
average earnings previous to the strike were
from So to S1l weekly, whereas at present
she was able to earn only about 81 80 per
day.
The investigation was then adjourned to
tomorrow at o'clock NJ. sharp.
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TWINS AND A LOTTERY TICKET.
They Are The Means OF Occaaioning

They Are the Means OF OccasiOning
Great JOY in the Seller Household.
One OF the happiest men in Chicago is Paul
Seller Of No. 259 Kinze street. He is not only
the proud possessor Of twins, but be has drawn
$500 IN The Louisiana State Lottery, being the
lucky owner Of one-Iwenlieth Of the ticket thai
drew the SEQ 600 prize In the May drawing.
Mr.. Seller is a bOokkeeper for La TreniZ g.
Karstens, at 259 KiDzle street. lie is native
Of SaxOny, but he las been IN this county and
city for 10 years.
This was his first venture with the lottery. and
he related yesterday The manner IN which he
cam 10 tempt fortune b. that dun.
q" was considerably IN debt" lie said, for
my property, which consists OF house and lot at
No. 3112 North Ashland avenue Tie household
expenses consumed the main part Of my salary
and lett but lille TO be used IN The acquiring OF
home OF my own. Some friends suggested that /
try tile lottery After debating on the matter
some time invested 81.
=" You can imagine how greatly surprised and
delighted was when learned that my number
had drawn The capital prize The Information
was sent TO me Immediately. and almost as
quickly roll Of bills amounting to S2500 was Ia
my possession. All fear OF losing the home |
was endeayoriDg 10 gain vanished, and with il
and the Twins think / am an adopt d son Of
fortune just now"
You Will not engage In any business thrn?"
No; will keep right on al my work, pay of
nv debts and apply big payment on that house
aud lot. / suppose feel elated enough TO give a
champagne supper, wear diamonds or some
thing OF That sort, but I've got TOO much sense
for that. ] certainly was fortunate 10 draw such
big sum on my FIRST venture, aud II | continue
to be as successful / will soon he independent"
You think you win Try 1t agaiD?" was asRef
certainly shall. or course l don't Into d
making any heavy efforts but ! shall Try the
next distribution for my share. I've wOrks
many hard day and failed 10 accumulate that
much money, and am a careful saving man at
that"
You received oil the money called for by your
share in the ticket. did you2"
Every dollar Of II. IL came at once and all
together"
Twins and the Louisiana State Lottery are for
the future TO be eBsbrIned IN glory IN the Seller
houseBold.-Chicago (Il.) Globe, May 20.
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LAWYER WILSON'S WILL.
He Provided That All He Left Should Go
TO His Widow.

he Provided That All He Left Should Go
TO His Widow.
The petition was filed yesterday afternoon
for the probate of the will of Samuel NJ.
Wilson, the late well-known attOIney-at-
law. The value of the estate of real and
pers Onal property is unknown at present to
the widow, who is the petitioner. The will
is Photographic and dated May 20. 1890, and
the heirs are the widow, Emily j., and the
sons. John Scott, Russell j., Frank Pope
and MOuntfOrd s., aged 43, Al, 81 and 50.
The testament WAS made at time when
about to undertake journey Of some peril,
and it gave everything to the widow, inten-
tionally emitting provision for the four
sons, not only because he had given to each
considerable sums during his life, but also
and principally because all Of the estate is
community property
While l have been pursuing my profession"
says the testator, she has most wOrthy per-
formed all the duties of wife aud mother, and
greatly aided me IN acquiring what / possess.
All that i have Is no more than she deserves aud
needs and should have for her comfort and lnde-
pendrnce; and know fun we'll that her devotion
to our children viii always induce her TO aid
them during her lifetime and provide for them
on her death. This omission TO provide for my
four sons Is not Intended IN the least as any re-
Election upon either of them, for they have each,
and all of them, been most affectionate, obedlent
and devoted as well TO their mother as my
self.'
In case of his survival of her, the will
provided for legacies of $1,000 each to his
three daughters-in-law, and TO each Of the
children Of his sons; in case of survival, or
death with his wife, by the same catastrophe
all else was to have been given, after pay
ment Of the above legacies, to the sons, with
the Limitation that the law library should
have gone 10 the sons, Russell j. and Mount
ford s., jointly. and as part Of their half
OF the residue.
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In RAILROAD CIRCLES.
Steamship Companies Compete for East
ern Traffic.

Traffic.
Eastern railroad travel-gong or coming
is dull just now. 1t is an off season and
the sleek young gentlemen who represent
'the finest scenic and best equipped routes"
along Montgomery and Market streets have
a great deal OF leisure on their hands. They
improve the shining hours by discussing
the possibilities of the future and by ex-
pressing hopeful views concerning the fall
travel.
When they are not occupied in that man.
ner they tell stories Of how much better of
this State would be If only some other road
besides the Southern Pacific had an outlet
in San Francisco and every one of the agile
agents wishes his own particular route had
the exclusive privilege to buck" against
the Kentucky monopoly.
The steamship men, however, are doing
more than talking about competition. They
are taking every possible advantage of the
situation and are reaping well-deserved
harvest of patronage ia the way Of passen-
ger and freight traffic eastward bound.
The Johnson Locke Mercantile Company
is the agent for line Of steamers between
this port and New York, which will within
three months have seven vessels OF 5000 tons
capacity each in competition with the rail-
road companies and other transportation
lines. A monthly steamer service between
the metropolis OF the Pacific and New York
will soon be established and in the mean
time Balfour, Guthrie Il Co. and j. w.
Grace & Co. are doing a splendid business
with their fast clipper line via Cape Horn.
+. ID. Hamilton, the local freight agent of
the Chicago and Northwestern, returned
Yesterday from a weeks vacation, which
he spent in CaZaderO.
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SHE TOUCHED HIS HEART.
Justice Campbell succumbed Ten DOlls
Worth To a NidnHr,s Taars

Justice Campbell Succumbed Ten Dollars
Worth to Widows Tears.
Everybody Of course knows that Justice
Of the Peace Campbell belongs 10 a Chau-
tauquan circle in Berkeley, and is more or
less interested also in rescue work of the
fallen. 1t was no surprise yesterday there
fore when in deciding the case of Frederick
Berthoeld vs. Mrs J. Landin, he pronounced
the sententiouS judgment, The labOrer is
worthy Of bis hire and awarded him 81 20
for services as cook and $40 costs.
Mrs LandiB, WHO keeps a restaurant
somewhere IN the mission. opened the food
gates OF her reservoir OF tears and then
beTated his Honor for a decision so unbe-
coming a christian gentleman. She main
tanned that BeTthOed had ruined her bust
ness by his bad cooking and his eXtTavagant
notions Of what suited his palate. He
wasn't satisfied with the ham and eggs !
gave him." she pleaded tearfully al in the
same breath in which she had begun her
denunciation of judge and cook, "but had 10
go and steal one of my chickens and cook
it for himself | am here a poor, lone
defenseless woman, without lawyer or wit
nesses, and you have decided the case
against me-"
But Judge Campbell was not going to
have his Christian like qualities brought
into question. His judicial heart was
touched. He RENTED the costs, and after
borrowing the wheTewith from Clerk Cor
don, treated all hands. just to show that he
isn't such a bad fellow after all.
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SMOTHERED BY GAS.
Mrs. Mary A. Scott Found Dead In Her
Room.

Mrs. Mary A. Scott Found Dead In Her
Room.
Yesterday morning Mrs. Mary A. Scott
a native of New Brunswick. aged 81 years,
was found dead in bed in room at 33l
Ellis street.
The cause of her death was asphyxiation.
1t is supposed that Mrs. Scott turned on the
gas after turning out the light preparatory
to retiring. The decea sed attended a social
at Odd Fellows Hall Tuesday night with
some friends and returned to the house
named shortly after midnight. She did not
live at 33l Ellis street, although she owned
the property. and slept there Tue day night
because she was experimenting the renOva-
tion Of the house for the occupancy OF a
new tenant.
This morning friend of Mrs. Scott who
had an engagement with her, called at the
house, and going to her room, endeavored
to arouse her. She noticed the odor of gas
and becoming alarmed summoned help.
The door was broken in and the woman
found dead A poodle dog In the room was
almost dead when found, but revived when
carried into the air.
Mrs. Scott Is said to be wealthy, her
estate being valued at $4,000 1t is
probable there will be no inquest held, as
the friends OF the deceased are satisfied that
death was due to accident.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
ONE ENJOYS

Doth the method ard results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly On the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes TO try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAH FRANCISCO. Cal.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK. ny.
seq ThSaTutf
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THE GREENEBAUM FAILURE.
An Explanation Expected at the Cred
itors' Meeting To- Day.

An Explanation Expected at the Cred
itOrs' Meeting Day.
Nothing absolutely new cropped up in
the affairs Of Alfred Greenebaum yesterday.
The Sheriff and his assistants having got
through taking complete inventory OF the
stock, left the premises ON First street In
charge of Keeper Cough. So they remain
closed up and no information as to the state
of the debtors affairs can be gotten from
there
meeting of all the creditors has been
called for o'clock this afternoon at the
Office of Jones, Mundy & Co., IS Front
street, where it is expected that Greene
baum's affairs will be thoroughly gone into
and some sort of notion as TO the position OF
affairs will be arrived at. Mr. Mundy was
seen yesterday by O CALL reporter ana
said "Our firm Is among tho creditors.
We all were taken absolutely by SURPRISE
as we recognize Greenebaum as pushing
business man. We have no idea how the
assets will total up, but if the book debts
can be gotten in then | think there ought TO
be fair dividend paid"
One of the principal creditors is the firm
OF Meiggs q Straut Of 305 and 307 Front
street Mr.. Meiggs stated Yesterday that it
was the drst bill of goods his firm had eve 3
sold TO Greenebaum. From what hear,
said he, "the man has rich relatives, and
what with his assets and their assistance i
expect to see matters settled up in salts
factory manner Greenebaum has the rep
utatiOn of being a live man, and if he can
show us all that his suspension Is due to any
reasonable cause. why then there is but
little doubt that he will soon start in again
and retrieve the past. An business is spec
uatiYe. and in these days of keen competi-
tiOn and depression In trade why 1t be-
hooyes every one to help one another. L
think GrePnebaum will pan out all right IN
the end, although prospects at present look
rather blue"
c. " Craig is another creditor OF Greene
baum. He said he sympathizes with the
man if real misfortune has caused bis fail
ure Others think that the London, Paris
aud American Bank was given pointer to
get in and attach first, aud these people
think that GFeenebaum should have filed
his schedule and given all an equal snow.
Il close perusal of the inventory taken
by the Sheriff does not show from casual
observation that there will be sufficient
assets there to pay reasonable dividend on
the amount of liabilities. but then" said
one creditor, there are nearly 100000 OF
book debts, but you know how small
sa keepers are fixed just now" Attor-
ney Alderman said he could make no state
ment at present, but thought that matters
should be settled. There was a rumOr
around town last evening that 100 cents on
the dollar would be paid, but nothing
definite could be ascertained.
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SURVEYORS AT WORK.

Locating Route Through Plumas
County for the New Road.
Captain J. w. Smith, formerly owner of
the California and Nevada Railroad, ex-
tending from Oakland west, Informed a
CALL reporter yesterday that be had just
received news from the Shenandoah mine,
which is situated on the north fork of the
Feather River, in Plumas County, and Of
which he is part owner. that Mr.. Kennedy,
one of the incorporates of the San Fran
cisco and Salt Lake Railway. had just
made a contract with the County Surveyor
of PlumaS County to run line for the new
road ND the east side of the north fork OF
the Feather River for the Salt Lake
project, and had also purchased Of the
Shenandoah mine over q thousand dollars
worth of supplies and provisions for the
surveying party
The contract with the County Surveyor
was made on Tuesday last. aud it was stip-
ulated that the supplies purchased were TO
be delivered yesterday morniug.
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SIMON EPSTEIN'S WILL.
His Children Adjured TO Live I'm Love
ana Concord.

his Children AdjuTed TO Live in Love
ana Concord,
Tie will Of Simon Epstein has been
offered for probate lie died on the 10Th ult
and left an estate Of personal property not
exceeding $1,000 in value This will Of No
Vember 10, 1891, is in German and as tol-
lows:
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 10, 1891.
My dearly beloved children:
feel to-day as II my last days we're not far off,
for which reason / address these lines TO you.
/. Live together, as OF yore, ia love aud con-
cord
IL My small inheritance. consisting OF two
savings bank books, showing TO-DAY $780, Ger
mania Life Insurance Company S35l2, total
S4362, shall b. divided between my dear three
children, Louise Mandelbaum, Henry Epstein
and 1heI csc Klanker, IN equal parts.
III, OF the $1,000 due from The Columbia
Lodge, b. B., after my death. $500 shall go TO
my much beloYy daughter, Louise Mandel-
baum. and $500 10 Columbia Lodge FOR tie pur-
pose designated TO the SAID Columbia Lodge No.
127, and OF which l have Informed IL.
Tie remainder OF my belongings, my dear chill
dren may distribute according 10 Iher discie-
ton.
". ! request you that my remains be not be
Inferred before decomposition has sci 10.
May you all live happy and remember IN love
your loving father SIMON EPSTEIS.