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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-10
A NEWSPAPER WOMAN.
The Body of Mary Allen West Ar
Hara I1f,arr

The Body of Mary Allen West Ar
rives Here From Japan.
A good many San Franciscans will re-
call the name of Miss Mary Allen West.
editor Of the Union Signal of Chicago and
President of the Illinois State Women's
Press Association. Miss West came to San
Francisco last fall as delegate to the inter-
national convention of press clubs. held
here, and after making tour Of the State
went to Japan as missionary of the W. c.
L. u, where she was cordially received by
the people of tbat country, but where I'M
fortunately, she died very suddenly and
unex pectedly of ap0pexy. Miss Vests re-
mains were forwarded to this country per
steamer Rio de Janeiro. which arrived Sun
day. They were met at the Pacific Mall
Dock yesterday afternoon by committee
from the Pacific Coast Women's Press As
ISOLATION consisting of Mrs. Nellie Il. Eyster,
Mrs. Ada C.. Van Peet, Mrs. Charlotte
Perkins Stetson, Miss Mary Lambert and
Miss Adeline Knapp. From the mail dock
the remains were transferred to the ferry
and placed on board the overland train at
Oakland to be sent to Miss Frances +. VIII
lard, at the Womeh's Temple, Chicago,
from which building the funeral services
will be held.
Miss West was pioneer newspaper wo-
man Of Illinois. She was sent out to Japan
by an organization composed OF women, and
on their still aud lonely journey back to the
land of her birth her remains have been
taken in charge by women, and forwarded
to another woman to be buried from the
world famous Wemens Temple.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-10
FROM OVER THE BAY.
A Row in the School Change in the
County Clerk Office.

A Row in the School Change in the
County Clerks Office.
The High School Committee of the Board
OF Education has been called upon to settle
dispute between Principal MeChesney and
Mrs. l.. Or fin, teacher. about the use of
certain textbook on history. The teacher
Instructed her class to buy the book aud the
principal gave orders that it should not be
used, rs it was not on the list of accredited
textbooks of the school. The committee
decided in favor OF the prin eipal 1t is one
OF numerous Quarrels that have taken place
at this school, a memorable one OF which
was that started rs Nine. Terrier. who ln-
sisted that her French class should use the
original OF Hugo's "Hernania."
County Clerk Crane has tr ansferred Dep
uty Robert Edgar from the position of
ehet deputy TO that of clerk of Department
OF the Superior Court George Sturtevant
will Fill Edgar's place, and James Mcclure
will take SturteyanI's place.
The mass-meeting called by the Peoples
party to take place at the City Hall park
last night TO protest against the boulevard
appropriation did not take place. 1t has
been postponed until after the nominating
convention.
At the session of the Board of Superyis-
ors yesterday Sixty-five persons applied for
aid. 1t is larger number than ever before
known.
The annual report of the Contra Costa
Water Company, filed with the Council,
shows that the total water rents from all
sources is 1885, OBS "a; from land rents. So;
proceeds of sale of bonds, S155. 000; total.
S552, COS q.
The Oakland churches have begun to
complain that the Sunday night perform
ances at the Marlborough Theater visibly
diminish their congregations United ac-
tiuu Is To be taken with n view to having
the theater closed on Sundays.
Albert Hosmer, stage manager of the Peo-
pies Theater, aud Miss Hattie Rose, lead
ing lady, were married yesterday.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-10
PERSONAL NOTES.

J. T. Crank Of Los Angeles is a guest at
the Palace.
Senator Cole of Los Angeles is registered
at the Lick.
f. S. Centre Of Mare Island is registered
at the Baldwin.
DR.. CluneSs and wife OF Sacramento are
at the Occidental.
Colonel D. r. Lerned. U. S. A., is a guest
at the Occidental.
f. w. Hinckley and wife of Frutvale are
guests at the Palace.
R.y. Father Coleman of MarysyiIle is
stopping at the Lick.
Judge Bicknall and wife of Los Angeles
are stopping at the Palace.
H. w. Crabb. prominent wine merchant
OF Oakyille. is at the Grand.
M. Smith. a prominent attorney of Salem,
Or, is stopping at the Lick.
w. ID. Sink. a prominent fruit merchant
of Qoverdale. is at the Grand.
Professor Il. E. Barnard of the Lick OBJ
seryaIory is stopping at the Lick
Lieutenant I. j. Phelps Jr. of the United
States Army is guest at the Palace.
II. Wineberger. well-known Chicago
fruit buyer, is registered at the Grand.
Jacob Schram, prominent wine mer-
chant of St. Helena, is stopping at the Lick.
Ii. M. Larue, Worlds Fair commits
sioner, is registered at the Lick from Sacra-
mento.
A. C. Engard and C. p. Summerall Of the
United States Army are stopping at the
Palace.
Superintendent Hamilton. q well-known
Carson City (Ney.) mining man. is stopping
Mt IA Palace
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Alameda.

Street Superintendent Frodden reports
that the street Improvements made during
1892, under his direction. cost Sf02.9T0 "a.
In addition to this there was the bitumen-
izing of Park street, done under private
contract, at cost of S20S02 81. The above
does not include large number of artificial
stone sidewalks laid under private contract.
The total expenditures of the municipal
electric light plant for The three months
ending December 81 were S34l2 49,
The City Trustees by unanimous vote
last evening elected A. 4. St Sure TO the
position of City Recorder. TO fill the vacancy
caused by the death of G. A. Umay.
City Attorney Taylor has advised the
City Trustees that they have no jurisdiction
over the big eucalyptus tree that stands in
the middle of the sidewalk i'll front OF q
dwelling on Central avenue, and the tree
will remain.
The City Trustees devoted considerable
time last evening to the matter OF improy-
ing the municipal electric light plant The
bids for doing the work vary from $500 to
$4,000. No action was taken. and the mat
ter will come up for consideration again
next Monday evening.
George III. Payne has been elected a
director Of the Alameda Savings Bank and
the Bank Of Alameda in the place of Adolph
Schroeder, deceased.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-10
RAILROAD DELINQUENT TAXES.
The Central Pacific Sued by the State
for One Million Dollars.

The suit of the State of California against
the Central Pacific Railroad Company and
FIVE other railroad corporations to recover
taxes levied for the year 1887. aggregating
with penalties about S1,0o000 was called
for trial in Judge HeDbards court yester-
day. Attorney General Hart ana Lapgham,
Miller and Cotton represented the State and
Brown, Folls and Walker appeared as at
torneys for the railroad com 9anies.
The evidence adduced was all In docu-
mentary form except the Identification of
records. The question al issue was whether
or not the assessment in 1887 included tile
compan,'s Federal franchise, the United
States Supreme Court having held that
State cannot tax Federal franchise. At
torney General Hart contended that the as
sessments having been made upon data fur
nished by the companies they cannot take
advantage OF any Federal franchise. The
point made by the defense was that the as
sessments had not been properly segregated
as required by law. The railroad attorneys
strenuousy objected TO the IL production in
evidence OF the records Of the State Board
of Equalization, but their objection was
overruied.
When the evidence for the State was all
in the railroad attorneys moved for non
suit Argument on this motion will be
heard this morning.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-10
POLICE PUNISHED.
They Played Cards While Guarding the
Registrars Office,

The Board Of Police Commissioners met
last night for The trial of charges that had
been preferred against several mem bers of
the force. The accusations varied in
gravity from absence from the beat to play
ing cards while guarding the Office of the
Registrar of Voters.
Charles Engelcke. saloon keeper. ap-
peared against Policeman John w. Coulter.
whom he charged with neglect of duty on
the night of the 18Th Of August. The
salonn-keeper declared that on that night a
woman named Nora Coombs went into his
place and smashed his windows ard mir
rors. Alter destroying his property Nora
started ia to destroy himself. and nearly
succeeded in biting off his thumb. He ran
outside and called upon Coulter to arrest
the woman, but Coulter refused. Engelcke
charged the officer with having been
friendly with the woman but admitted that
he had been rather too friendly with her
himself.
Under cross-examination Engeleke con-
fessed that although he had wife he lived
with Nora Coombs until August 10 last. and
that she is now suing him for breach OF
promise Of marriage.
Tie policeman denied the truth of En-
gelcke's charge and explained his conduct
on the night OF the row at the saloon by say
Ing that he did not witness the affair and
had no power TO arrest the woman without
a warrant. Both sides produced witnesses
who c0rroborated their statements. The
board dismissed the charge.
Officer Thomas Norton was charged with
having been absent from his beat on Nc
Allister street an hour and half on the
morning of the Sd inst. He was also ae-
cHsed of having called his superior officer
liar The culprit admitted that he had used
the language imputed TO him. but produced
evidence that he had not been away from
his beat. He was fined 500
Charles JaIser. German laborer and an
ex-soidier, charged Officer Meahan with
taking S2S from him on the morning Of De-
cember u. lie asserted that the officer took
the money from him in the Southern police
station. where he had been taken for
drunkenness. Jaiser by his manner and
the rambling. incoherent story he told con-
WINGED the board that he was Of unsound
mind. The charge was dismissed.
Officers A. Il. Holmes and Fred Smith
were charged with having played cards
while on duty al the Registrars office on
Deember Is. They were caught in the act
and confessed their guilt to The Commits
sioners. Smith was fined S25 and Holmes
SO
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-10
NUMBER SIX.
Ex-senator Splover's Error

He was a little short man, wearing a plug
hat and gray mnstache.
or course he had other raiment on even
up to an overcoat.
There was something weary. as 1t were,
about his person as he disembarked from
Fourt!I-stree car at the intersection or
Folsom.
The generous conductor had awarded him
q transfer to the Folsom-street bobtail cars
with great eclat, and seemed happy that the
little old man had taken his trade away.
The hireling of tie corporation did not
know what he was losing.
The Lliputian was ex-senator Spartan
Sployer.
He was only going home after collecting
his rents and other things en- route.
The first bobtail car man rejected him
because he struck lamppost and carromed
on yellow dog and two ladies who were
trying to get ahead OF him.
The second one rejected him on general
principles, but this did not dlsconcert the
ex-senator.
Il will run after them things no more
he said, and In sinuous line wendell his
way to the lamppost. There he leaned in
d0Ienty upon his breath for moment aud
espying a letter-box, walked up to 1t and
deposited his transfer
That was all. AS far as he knew he was
in q bObtall car Fastening TO his castle,
which was on Howard street, near Seventh.
An hour passed by and crowd gathered
about the little landlord. which attracted
the attention of the policeman near the
crossing.
''What are you doing there Senator?" he
inquired.
"Wailing for this car to start. of course.
What's the matter with it? put my fare
in the box" was the answer.
''Ycu put it in the letter-b0x."
81 did2"
Yes"
ION, no; then I'll go by MALL" and the
Senator dropped his Plug hat.
When the next car approached. the police
man assisted his charge on board and told
the conductor where 10 put him off
In fifteen minutes afteTward he was
knocking at the door OF his own fat. which
he occupied in common with several OF his
tenants.
His wife responded. but before she could
say word he asked:
Have you got your rentP"
Come in here, Spartan. What's the mat
ter With yOu?"
"Twenty-ssyen dollars and half,
please" he muttered, holding out his hand.
you are home now, and you had better
come in right away"
Il will come in, and I'll have that rent"
he shouted, as he lunged forward.
AS the ex-senator fell prone to the floor
his good and weghty wife sat upon him
The ex-senator. by the aid Os the constabu-
tons. j. 1T. Witty.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-10
AN ECCENTRIC PLEA.
Attorney Bnrris Flies Flippant An
swer in a MORTGAGE Suit.


The Hibernia Bank recently brought suit
against Attorney John F. Burris to fore
close mortgage for $4,000 on a house ON
the corner of Hayes and Polk streets, to Sc
cure promissoIy NOE executed March %,
1899
The following extraordinary answer to
the complaint has been filed by Burris:
Defendant John +. Buriis, weIl.kDowng that
he cannot have hall show IN law IN THIS town.
presents THIS bis dat0ry motion In equity and
demnfs 10 plaintiffs complaint:
First-ComDant does not show how much, II
any. Of said S14 600 Jake stole.
Ihlid-lt does not state any, II any, OF how
much fraud Jake did 10 the premises.
Complaint does not state how much, II any, OF
said 4, 600 went into the house that Jake built
Nor does IL describe he house that Jake buIit.
And alas said complaint does not state who
Jake IL. nor what Jake ~, nor how Jake Is; nor
does IL state that Jake owes the money; nor
does u stare that Burris owes the money.
Wherefore this defendant prays that said
plaintiff and said Jake take nothing by This busi-
ness, but That said Jake be Imprisoned In sheet
for Tie term OF his unnatural life aud that this
defendant have his costs for the same
JOHN +. BURRIs. Proper Person.
Jake" is believed to be well-known
money-ender with whom Burris was en-
gagged in transaetiDg some business relating
to the property of a widow named BALDWIN.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-10
Property-Owners' Meeting.

a mass-meeting of the property-owners
affected by the several street-extension
schemes in the Mission is called for tc-
morrow night in the hail at Twentieth and
Guerrero streets. Steps will be taken to
have petition presented 20 the Supervisors
asking them to take immediate action to-
ward having the present unjust and Gut
rsgeous street law repealed by the Legis-
lature now in session. Every taxpayer is
Invited, and notices have been posted aud
sent through the various districts to that
effect. A notice, headed Don't pay your
assessments fer Nineteenth. Twentieth.
Tweatv-frst, Twenty-second and Twenty
third streets extensions" and asking for tbt
attendance of those owners, has been mailed
to such DrOperty-OWners
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-10
KEEP COOL IN A CROWD.
How Man May Win His Prize in
Spite of .JeerS.

spite Oh JSeTS.
"You needn't shove quite so hard; you'll
get in all right" said man in the crowd
81 know a fellow who died in hurry and
lived TO regret it," chimed in joily-looking
young chap. and everybody joined in the
laugh. But it didn't stop the anxious
pusher moment, for he Draced himself
and wedged into the throng all the harder,
winning his way by dint Of fine execution
with shoulders aud elbows. You couldn't
have stopped him. He knew but one
object in life then, and that was to gain
the goal of bis race-a clothing counter.
And, sure enough, he got there. lie
pushed the last obStructor out OF his way,
chose the nattiest and nobbiest suit in the
whole pile, paid down mere nominal price
Of eight or ten bits for it and sided joy
ously through the exit door. calling out as
he went: so long, my merry. fat friend!
did go in in hurry, but not to die of q
tickle color; nor have l lived to regret it.
And so il was all the day long, and so it
had been for week. There was not to be
astonished and then happy crowd than that
which surged in through the charred doors
and bought of the polite clerks and came
laughngly away from the Buffalo Clothing
Company at 626-628 kearny street.
They don't seem 10 have nerve enough TO
ask much for suit that has only smeit OF
fire. Take along half dollar and come out
with a coat. BE patient with the crowds,
they always will gather at such bargain
sales, and when you have your big package
under your arm do try TO be generous and
don't rejoice that ever there came q fire to
burn the Buffalo Clothing Company out.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-10
DEATH OF EDWARD cAHILL.
The Well . Known Stock Broker
Answers His Last Call.


Answers His Last Call.
The announcement Of the death of Ed
ward Cahill, which took place yesterday at
FOG Stockton street, elected manifestations
OF profound regret among his old business
associates. AT the Stock Exchange. where
he had been characteristic figure for
twenty-six years. the flag was immediately
placed at half-mast out OF respect to his
memory.
Edward Cabil was born In Waterford,
Ireland, in 1921, and came TO America in
1915, starting for California In 1852. He
mined in TuolUmEe for several months
when he time to San Francisco, where he
worked with Hall & Co., cigar merchants,
and afterward held for macy years the po-
sition of abstract clerk in the United States
mint subsequently he became associated
with the auction firm OF Smiley, lerke ~
Co.. and later with Richard Ogden IN the
United States uuartermaster department.
In 1864 he started as stock broker IN Viz
GINA City, and two years later joined the
San Francisco Stock Exchange. where ms
integrity and capacity gained him many
friends, both among the wealthy ana the
poorer classes.
He retired after twenty-siy years service.
carrying with him the admiration and
respect OF all with whom business relations
had brought him in contact.
He finally succumbed TO complication OF
heart troubles.
In his private life he was exemplary, a
special instance being his devotion to his
mother, whom he brought out from the old
home and cherished until death separated
them. lie leaves q widow. two brothers
James of this city and Thomas, resident
Of Mexico. with their families.
The pallbearers at the funeral, which Will
take place on Wednesday next. will include
George 4. Marye. George Ives, Frank Me
Coppin, George Cope, Charles Stoutenbor-
ough and Thomas Brown.
The guaranteed cure for all headaches IL
loItr 90 a hoff q
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-10
More SnuggIers Caught.

William Olsen, the owner of tie steamer
LOUIS Olsen, which was recently captured
by Government officials. was arrested yes
terday on a charge of smuggling Chinese
and opium into the United States. His bail
was fixed at 5000, but the amount was
promptly deposited and Olsen walked out
OF jail.
A few moments later n Chinese named
Vow Kee was arrested for aiding In the
landing Of tbrsy-fve Chinese of the Louis
Olsen. near Monterey, on the 81 OF last No
vember. His bail was fixed at $1,000.
The preliminary examination Of the snug
glers will begin before Commissioner Saw
yer in the morning. 1t is rum0red that the
Government is In possession OF strong evil
dence against the accused. and will present
testimony hard 10 refnte branding the Louis
Olsen as professional smuggler.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-10

the city in a murky and cold yapor that
causes one to tightly button-up his coat and
swear at the climate.
This kind of q fog is OF rare occurrence
and has seldom been seen anywhere on THIS
coast, thought is prevalent in England. Ii
has very buoyant qualities, and at times 1t
will be so dense that the fingers can be
scarcely seen upheld In front Of the lace.
Then few feet further on it will be COM
paratiyely clear. 1t hangs over the city
like pail. while tongues of it reach down
into the street, causing every one 10 wheeze
and cough. When exhaled IL possesses some
of the qualities Of carbonic acid gas in CIV
ing sitting sensation.
This peculiar fog is just at present hold
ing SWAY over the entire Sacramento Val
ley. though il is not so dense as at the cap
oil ri
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The Fire Record.

An alarm from box IS. Front street an.
Broadway. at $50 o'clock yesterday NOR
ing, was caused by burning chimney in
one of the dilapidated houses in the vicinity.
The only damage was to the department.
there being half dozen engine companies.
hook and ladder truck and a patrol or two
that had run for nothing aud for which
the taxpayers will pay in good. hard dollars
BERTELING has the only reliable methods TO
fit defective sight. 427 keaTny street.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-10

are representations of the grizzly. deer and
other.wild animals to be found in Califor-
MIA, while above are dainty bits of grasses
and water plants sketched around Clear
Lake.
The material is walnut and birds-eye
maple. ana the general effect has been
nuph admiral
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-10
A State Piano.

A unique piano has been presented to the
Board OF Lady Managers of the California
Worlds Fair Commission By Hornung
Bros, to be placed In the ladies' reception
room of the California building.
The instrument Is painted in initiation OF
ivory. and has California scenes on the
panels by Carl Dahlgren. Above the key
board are views of Fort Point. the Bridal
Falls and The Big Trees. Above the pedals
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-10
The Elevator Did IT.

Lawrence Vespele. boy about IA years
of age, living at Grove and Fillmore streets.
and in the employ OF /. de Turk, wine
merchant at 221 Commercial street, was
taken to the Receiving Hospital late yesier-
day afternoon, suffering from severe scalp
wound. His injuries were inflicted by the
elevator in the establishment where he is
employed, one Of the braces OF W hich struck
him ia the head az it was passing through
the opening in the floor TO the cellar. The
boy was leaning over the railing. talking to
some one in the cellar, when the elevator
came down from above, striking the back of
bis head and inflcting very painful though
not dangerous wound.
Shoes with heels six inches high were
worn at the court of Louis XIV.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-10

opened yesterday with Miss Nellie NJ. Ecele
as PRINCIPAL.
The Rev. Mr.. Du Bose of Oakland lee
tqred last Friday before the pupils of the
High School on Legends OF the Morse.
men,"
The Berkeley Bank established a few
months ago demonstrates the success of the
venture in the following sheet: Loans and
deposits, S5O.6l4 81; furniture and fixtures,
Sls35 o.; expenses. 1882 So; cash on hand,
and loss, S2411 81 deposits. SIS. SOP 10.
Last Saturday evening Mrs Adolph SOM
mer OF North Berkeley pleasantly enter
tanned party of friends at her home on
Cedar g rnet
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-10
Berkeley.

The Friday Night Club of Loring will
give their sixth social entertainment on
the 18th inst. at Lorin Hail.
Union prayer services Of the churches are
being held in East Berkeley during this
week.
The new Bay School Of Golden Gate
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-10
Sacramento Fog.

Sacramento Is experiencing. or at least
the inhabitants are. a strange phenomenon.
Ii Is known as q black fcg. and enwrapa