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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-05-07
1T is LITTLE WONDER.
An Attorney Called to Account for Gross
CarelessnesS.

An Attorney Called to account for Gross
Carelsssness.
81 wifi grant no divorce in actions so care
lessly commenced and prosecuted as is
shown in this case" said Judge Hebbard
yesterday, ordering a dismissal of the case
of Patrick Sullivan against Ellen Sullivan,
charging willful desertion.
After allusiOn to the gross carelessness
prevalent in the divorce practice" the
Judge in an opinion delivered pointed out
the following Irregularities in this case
Complaint contains no allegation of plain
tiff's residence in city and county or IN the
State, the summons does not state the
ground upon which the divorce is sou ght,
the service OF summons WAS by publicatio II
and the aflJaYlt for the same contains a
misstatement as to date Of Issuance of sum-
mons, tne order directs publication OF sum
mons in the journal OF Commerce." while
the proof shows it to have been published
in The DAILY journal Of Commerce" and
there is no affidavit of mailing of summons
and complaint TO the defendant at Man
chester, \. H., her last known residence.
These Irregularities are Of course fatal,
yet, on top Of them, the form Of decree pre-
sented contained neither title Of court nor
cause, and only q general finding that all
the material allegations OF the complaint
are sustained by the testimony" which has
been held insufficient by the Supreme Court
Il do not DESIRE" said Judge HebbarG,
''to be unnecessarily severe upon counsel
for plaintiff. who is a reputable member
of this bar aud who is not alone in this par
ticular failing 1 speak of; but 1t seems 10
me that IL defendant received copies OF the
papers in this action and they were chiro-
graphically like some Of the originals then
it is little wonder she made no answer, and
her default would be probably set aside on
motion made therefor within year should
she be able to decpher them in that time"
The counsel Tor the plaintiff in this case is
c. +. K. Royce
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REDUCED FARES.
A $50 Rate Granted for the Knights
Templar Conciave at Denver.

$50 Rate Granted for the Knights
Templar Conciave at Denver.
News was received here yesterday to the
effect that the Transcontinental Associa-
ton has favoraDly considered the proposi-
ton for reduced rate from Pacific Coast
terminals TO Denver ON the occasion OF the
Knights Templar conclaye. The reduction
amounts to rate of one fare $50 from
California and North Pacific Coast points,
and the tickets will be good for so days,
sold under the following conditions:
Tickets must be routed to return over the
same line as going eastward, and are not
eXchangeable for tickets over other routes.
The eastbound trip is limited to trains by
the different routes arriving in Denver on
August 8. Tickets can be purchased from
starting points only on one day, the same
being limited TO 80 days from date of sale.
The Southern Pacific reserves the right
to deny this special rate over its Shasta
route from North Pacific Coast points.
Concerning a reduced rate for the Ma
tional convention delegates Mr.. Goodman
before a decision can be obtained The
proposition for a one-fare rate from the
Pacific Coast to Minneapolis and Chicago
was recently voted upon by the
Western roads and lost. A recon-
sideration of the matter is now in progress.
ana the chances are that enough of the
transcontinental roads will vote in favor Of
the proposed reduction to make it an order
OF the association.
The conference of division superintend-
entS at Fourth and Townsend streets will
be continued to-day. An answer to the de-
mands of the trainmen is under prepare
tiOn and will probably be submitted to them
this afternoon. The answer embraces
complete change in the present methods of
paying over all divisions OF the system.
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PUT In GOOD HANDS.
Mr.. Holbrook Appointed Guardian Of the
Brby-Wife.

Mr.. HOlbrook Appointed Guardian Of the
B,by-Wife.
Judge COffey had o crowded courtroom
yesterday afternoon when he again took up
the contested guardianship matter of Mary
Violch, Is years old. The greatest public
interest was manifested in this somewhat
extraordinary case.
The girls mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Violieh,
Adrian Silva, the hulking expressman to
whom the child was married on tug be-
yOnd the Heads, and the master Of the tug
were called as witnesses and searchlngly
Intercepted by his Honor. The guardian
ship contest was by the supposed husband.
the mother and by Mr. HolbrOok of the
Society for the Prevention Of Cruelty TO
Children, In whose home the little girl has
been and during her stay has led a most
exemplary life.
According 10 the mother, who herself mar
ried at 10, it appears that she had given
consent to the marriage and had paid half
Of the hire of the tug But the marriage
was on condition that the girl should be sent
to school for two years more. Silya5 APP
pearanee on the witness-stand and his
answers only served TO emphasize his lgnOr-
ance on almost every commonplace suhJec!.
mOreso the s0lemnlty and responsibilities of
marriage. lie could not understand why
so mucu IuSS SDOulu De maue OF lnlS CASE,
when hundreds. of like marriages have never
been contested. He had some indefinite
idea that this marriage was had under the
English common law, but when he attem pit
ed to explain the meaning of this answer
he soon found himself foundering help
lessly.
The captain of the tug could refer to no
law which gave him authority to legaliZe
such marriage on the high sea, but he
pleaded he had seen and known Of others
doing likewise, and very naturally concluded
that if they had that right he must have it
also. He did not bother himself TO ask why
this couple should have come to him to be
married as they were, in fact he never asked
such question. lie and his tug were there
for business.
The lawyers briefly argued the subject, and
then Judge COffey decided the matter
promptly from the bench, granting guardian
ship to Mr.. Hobrook, subject TO limitation
only as to her place of residence. This de-
cision was on the theory that Silva and
Margin fact all cOncerned-are citizens of
this State and subject to its laws and bound
TO obey them. No law was known by him
to recognize this alleged ceremony on the
tug as legal one TO contest this petition,
and the best interests of the child in every
respect demanded that she be awarded TO
Mr. Holbro0k.
The decision was received with demon
STATIONS OF approval.
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STATE FLORAL SOCIETY.
Yesterday's Meeting Preliminary to the
Flower Show Next Week.

Yesterdays Meeting Preliminary to the
Flower Show Next Week.
The State Floral Society held its monthly
meeting yesterday afternoon ut Horticul-
tural Hall, go Suffer street. with President
Z. J. Wickson in the chair and Charles 5.
Aiken Of Berkeley as acting secretary.
There was large attendance, mostly ladies.
The meeting was called a week ahead OF its
regular time, as the annual flower show Of
the society takes place in the Mechanics
Pavilion the last four days Of next week,
and most Of tie business transacted per-
tai ed TO the exhibition.
The following persons were proposed as
members and slected unanimously: Emile
Saryeau, W. II. Murray, NJ. L. Hanscom,
Mrs John BoheD, James Shinn, j. A. Car
bone Mrs N. T. Sink, Mrs. Alice 3.
ChIttpnden, Mr. and Mrs. a. BTendemahl
and Mrs. G. L. Breck.
On motion Of w. II. SmYth, the time for
placing exhibits for the show was extended
10 May II at l P. NJ, and it was voted that
exhibitors be reques ted not to delay till the
last moment sending N their applications
for space.
The statement was made that rance, both
fiber aud plant, would be placed on eX
htbitiOn at the snow, and members who
have rance fiber on hand were requested to
contribute samples.
1t W aS announced LldL W. IS. Ever, clalT-
man Of tie Ladies' Silk Culture Society.
was to make experiments at the silk culture
station at Piedmont for the benefit Of those
interested in feeding siikwOTms on rance
leaves, and a suggestion that this method Of
feeding constitute one Of the exhibits met
with approval
A resolution was offered and adopted that
tie members premium OF S37 be awarded
10 exhibitors on chidren's day. Saturday,
for the largest and best collection Of wild
flowers and eschscholizias.
Captain Emu kellner read an interesting
paper on Tine New Roses Of 1891" origi-
mated by Soupert & Noting of Luxem-
bourg. Belgium. The additions comprised
eight or 10 varieties, whose characteristics
were described. The firm has 2107 species
of roses.
T. ). Miller spoke briefly TO the effect that
the cultivation Of herbace0us plants should
be encouraged.
President Wickson announced that at the
coming exhibition there would be only one
premium in which flowers entered for an
other premium can cOmpete-the special
award for the most artistic display By anna
tours. lie added that next weeks exhibit
ton would lie the greatest thing the society
had yet undertaken, and urged the mem bers
10 do all IN their power to render il success
full by decorating the Pavilion. selling tick
cts and in various other ways.
The next meeting Of the society will be
held on the second Friday in June.
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THE BENCH SHOW.
The Many Winners Of Love and
Special Prizes.
Third Day OF the California Clubs Exhibition.
a Large Attendance Of Ladies
and Gentlemen.

The attendance at the dog show increases
as the time for tile windiDg-up scenes draw
nigh.
The animals have become very homesick,
and when the doors Of the political struc-
ture will close this evening many jolly
wag of the tail and hOwlof joy will be seen
and heard as the prize beauties will be led
by their owners to their comfortable ken
nels at home.
In the report of Thursdays prize winners
two names were omitted. viz: S. l.. Sachs
Rosie" winner Of first in blaek-and-tan
terrers-RoSie won first prize in puppy
class OF 1S91-and +, w. Sierp's mash,
winner of first in the Yorkshire terrier
challenge class. Mash has crowned himself
with honors having won five first prizes at
bench shows.
The special prizes were awarded yester-
day. The following are the lucky dogs
that captured the hOnOrs:
Best dog OF either sex owned by lady, Mrs.
George Eggleson.
Second best dog OF either sex owned by lady,
Mrs. Hugh McCracken.
Third best dog of either sex owned by lady,
Mrs. b. f. Naptualy.
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WILL OF A BUDDHIST.
Byron Adonis Decresd That No Obituary
OF Him BE Published.

Byron Adonis Decreed That No Obituary
of Him BE Published.
The Public Administrator has presented
for probate the will OF Byron AdOnis, q
well-known character who died In this city
on the 25th OF April, and whose body was
cremated in Los Angeles several days later
Adonis was. during the civil war, CORE
spOndent of the Chicago Tribune and SUBJ
sequenty travelling correspondent for the
New York Herald. His name was Stephen
Byron DOnahue. The property he left is
valued at $500. The will is Photographic
and a curiosity in its way. 1t was dated
March Is, 1892.
1t declares, affirms and enjJins in the
presence of the Eternal" that he gave his
bucks, flowers, pictures and moneys to Miss
Marian Bruce, a graduate of st. Luke's
Hospital, "and this on account OF the beau-
tiful and noble friendship that exists be-
tween us. a friendship sanetiied by years
and by moral and intellectual ties"
desire was expressed 10 lie cremated at
Los Angeles. which has been done, aB3 on
this subject the will declared:
| wish and desire that The Ruddhists OF that
city shall perform simple Ruddbistlc rites for me
at the erematofy. The ladies' will please see
that there is an abundance OF fragrant flowers.
positively forbid the rites or ceremonies OF any
other religion or sect. II take refuge In
eternal truths he bequealhed To mankind.
l wish, desire aud enjoin that my change OF
. residence" The beautiful BuddhIslic term for
death, shall be made known 10 he highest
authorities Of Buddhism and TO all believers
therein lint LnegnesL and-desiIe saatno Gestu.
AIRY notice OF my dpcease shall appear in the
newspapers or other public prints Of this ely
and State.
The only conditions named, after a dec
laratiou that no one shall have any author
ity to interfere with or make null and void
this will, are that after paving the eX-
penses of forwarding and cremating the re-
| mains. Miss Bruce shall pay to the Masonic
Relief Board S2j I'm consideration of the
noble friendship manifested for me, a nom
Mason, by MaSOus wherever l have wan
dered."
Miss Bruce is also charged TO place in the
German bank S25, 10 draw interest until
such time as an organized Buddhist Society
shall be established in this city, the princi-
pal and interest to be then used and 'de-
voted to the sacred cause of Guatama
Buddha, which is the cause of all humanity,
and even its great mercy extending to the
animal world"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-05-07
THE COMPACT's NEW OFFICERS.
semi-AnnuaI Election of the Pacific
Insurance Union.

semi-AnnuaI Election of the Pacific
Insurance Union.
The Pacific Insurance Union held its reg
uIar sem-annual election of officers yester-
day afternoon with the following result:
President. a. Z. Magill of tie Phoenix and
Home Fire Insurance Company: vce-presi-
dent, William J. Dutton. the vice president
of the Fireman's Fund; secretary. Charles
ID. Haven of the Liverpool. London and
Globe; auditor, A. r Gurrey. All the Off
GERS succeeded themselves. except Mr.. Dut-
ton, who replaced II. r. Mann. Under the
rules of the union the terms Of four mem
bers of the executive committee expire
every six months. Those elected to fill
these vacancies were 4. L. Pope, Paul NJ
Nippert, George ID. DOrnin, Alfred Still
man. The resignation Of George Easton
from tho executive committee was accepted
and i. 7. FaTnsworth elected in his stead.
Mr. Easton's resignation is thought to be
another indication that he has left the in
surance business entirely, though the fact
was denied when he became a member of
the real estate firm of EastOn, Eldridge 81
Co. few months ago.
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Fourth best dog owned by lady Mrs. Britain.
Best kennel of fox-trrrlers in the show, Daunt-
! less FOXterIer Kennels, Alameda.
Best kennel OF pointers In the show, A. Il. Tru-
The largest kennel of dogs, the Napoleon Ken.
nelS
Best and largest kennel in the show, A. B Tru
Best dog with field trial winning record, A. b.
| Humans challenge pointer, Patti Croxteth.
Best mastih IN the show, Gavin McNabbs
/ Iugleslde Prince.
Best masjin dog, MeNabb's Ingleside Prince;
Best masliff bitch IN the show, Venus, owned
! by w. S. Whiiwell, San Mateo
| Best collie. .. J. Albee's ROSalind Jr.
Best Dschshund, f. b. BeyIard, san MateO,
! Brinhilda.
Best beagle. F. P. Towards Flute II.
Best bulldog. Boxer.
Best buIl terrier bitch, w. Il. Collins Twl-
| light.
Best terrier dog, Dauntless fox terrier ken
! nels, lie LegOs
Besl fox terrier bitch, Mrs. Robert LIddles
! Nellie.
! Best fox terrier puppy, Mrs. W. H. McFee's
/ DauuileSs AnZetto Alameda.
Best black aud tan dog, Mrs. n. b. Truman's
! Frank.
Best japanese spaniel. Samuel Killers Nellie.
| Best pug dog. Mrs. Brittau's Punch
Best English pug, Gale ii. Gardy's Mint.
| Best Italian greyhound, Napoleon kennel,
! Fanny.
Best IIsh setter dog. A. B. Humans Chal.
| lenRe Nike I.
best Irish setter bitch challenge. Lady FL
! cbO I.
Best lrlSh setter puppy, II. +. Mann's huOy NJ
Best field spaniel George CrOck9Is Sport
Best Cocker spaniel, A. {. DavenpoFPs
BronIa.
Best Cocker sranel bitch, Enterprise; Cocker
| spaniel, BronIllia.
Best Cocker spaniel puppy, A. c. Davenporrs
| Blackbird
Best Cocker spaniel, A. C. Davenporps
| BrOnta.
Best Irish water spaniel dog Fred Farms
wOrths Colusa Jainey.
Best irish water spaniel, Fred Farnsworth's
Biddy
Best retriever Fred c. KIeins Dude.
Best Chesapeake dog aud bitch, Thomas
| HlRgS Trout and Bess.
Best heavyweight pointer. Henry Hubers
/ Duke of Vernon.
Best heavyweight pointer, Henry Hubers
| Sally Brass IL
Best lightweight pointer. A. B. Trumans Kent
| of BlOOmO.
Best pointer, bred by A. B. Truman, b. n.
! Dow Of Tulaie, Queen CTOXteth L.
! Best lightweight pointer bitch, a. b. Humans
| Patti CroXteth L.
Best pointer puppy, II. X. Browns Duker Jr.
/ Best irish red seller, sired by Challenge Mike
/ I, A. b. TIumau's Lightning.
/ j 81 EBgiisfi setter dog. w. 6.-H irkhoff, Los
! Angeles. Sam X. Gladstone.
Best English setter bitch, Thomas Higgs Lady
| TTppO.
Best English setter puppy, John W. BOur-
! deue's Belle b.
Best Gordon setter dog. r. B. Woodward's Ben
Nevis
Best Gordon setter bitch, Robert LIddle's
| Fannie
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-05-07
EARTHQUAKE MORTAR.
Specimens OF Mud Used In Buildings DaT
aged by the Shake.


The recent earthquake had no very hard
struggle In taking down several buildings
situated at Vacayille, Winters, Esparto and
several other interior points, but an explain
alton OF the fact is readily found in an ex-
animation of the mortar used in the con-
struction of the damaged structures. j. w.
Murphy OF this city has jus. returned from
a business trip through the earthquake dis
trict. He brought home about dozen
specimens of earthquake mortar" which
were on exhibition all day yesterday at the
Builders Exchange ON Montgomery street.
Not less than hundred brickmasons
dropped in during the afternoon to pass an
opinion on the exhibit. and rotten" was
the unanimous expression. The Vacaville
production amounted to little lime and
sand without particle of cement, and the
buildings in which this was used would
probably have fallen without the aid of an
earthquake. The Madison mortar is of the
same quality aud will hardly hold together to
be removed from the table. The worst speci-
men comes from Winters, where the mortar
used was simply sand and water-alkali
water at that. From Esparto and other towns
visited by Mr. Murphy the material used in
this part OF construction was found to be the
same,
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A DANGEROUS LOVER.
Carpenter Heeney's Escapades at the
Home OF Mary Gibney.

Carpenter Heeney's EscapRdes at the
Home OF Mary Gibney.
Joseph Heeney. a carpenter who wOrships
rather frequently at the shrine of John Bar
leycOrn, is in love with Mary GIbney, aged
"a years, living at 1873 McAllster street
While under the influence of liquor he
called upon Miss Gibney Thursday night,
and was ordered out Of the house by Thomas
J. Taylor and wife, with whom the girl
lives. he left but returned in short time
with gun and Thomas Wren, a friend.
Again he was elected and fed but Wren
tarried and was arrested for Yagrancy A
warrant was sworn out yesterday for the
arrest Of Heeney on charge Of disturbing
the peace. Several years ago Hseney went
TO the Taylor residence with revolver and
a gun, and announced his intention Of hang
ing man who lived there. At that time he
escaped arrest
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Divorces Granted.

Judge Hebbard divorced Annie NJ. Kaiser
from William J. Kaiser, because of his ex-
IRENE cruelty. Tie was wildly jealous" Of
his better half and would cut up her shoes,
corsets and street costume to keep her in
the house. Judge Levy divorced f. j.
knowing from Julia knowing on account
of her deSertIon. In the long pending case
OF j. W. Riley against Mamie Riley, in
which vain endeayors have been made to
bring about a reconciliation, his prayer for
a separation was denied by Judge Sander
son and Mrs. Riley was allowed the divorce
on the ground Of extreme cruelty. He will
pay her SO as counsel fees in four months.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

Both the method and 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, clesnses 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 ac-
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 Doc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN ERAHciSco. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK. MY.
,ao TbSaTr, .,
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Samoan Lands in Dispate.

In a complaint in equity against J. K. c.
Hobbs and James Neylan. William i. Well
man asks for his appointment as trustee
under deed of March 9, 1878. by Sadie 1.
Clay, conveying to them several large tTac IS
of land In the islands Of Samoa. Mrs.
Clay, the wife of Frederick Clay Of Oak
land, appointed Bella Welman and the q e.
PENDANTS trustees under the arrangement.
but WeiIman died in Alameda on January
81, 1887, and title to portion OF the lands
is in dispute, and is being presented TO the
court of claims constituted under the
treaty OF Berlin of June IA. 1889. so that it
is nTeent to appoint trustee.
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Delinquent Tx List.

The Printing Committee Of the Board Of
Supervisors had under consideration at yes
terday's meeting the bids for printing the
delinquent tax list, and decided to recon-
mend that the contract be awarded to the
Evening Bulletin at 1-5 cents per name.
A lower bid. SO cents, was made by the
Journal Of Commerce, but was ruled out be
cause the Journal is not a newspaper Of
general circulation. The Report bid 62s
cents and the Post 10 cents.
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Another Indictment.

The United States Grand Jury met yes
terday afternoon ana indicted some minor
offender The indictment, which makes the
fourth found by the jury, was placed on the
secret file. None of the Federal employees
would divulge the name of the indicted per-
son. but juror informed CALL reporter
that the Offense on which the indictment
was found was an Insignificant one. A
warrant was issued for the arrest Of the ac-
cused. and an arrest is likely to be made
fn-nnV
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4 Valuable supplemen,.

Record, has published a useful little PAM
phlet entitled "Bruee's Convention Guide"
as supplement to his paper. 1t is espe-
cialiy valuable to all who are interested in
State and national politics. IL contains the
Congressional and legislative apportion-
meuts fox the State, with explanatory maps,
the duration of terms of office, the vote of
1888. brief history of the State Senators
and AsSemblymen, aud considerable other
matter OF general interest
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-05-07

ants counsel was one claiming that the
,ffense could not be burglary, as the pris-
oner entered the grocery where the illegal
The Supreme Court, however, held against
the prisoner on that point on the showing
that barry entered the store for the purnose
of committing felony and was, therefore,
not such party as the proprietor invited
In enter
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the case to the highest tribunal in the land
1t Is an important question. and they are
determined to ascertain if enterprising mer-
chants have right or not to make an IN
Objectionable display of the goods they offer
for sale.
and San Francisco in particular that enter
prise is punished and restricted while crime
runs rampant