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The morning call., 1893-07-12
BAY COMPETITION.
Another Opposition Boat
to Be Obtained.
If THERE IS NO OPPOSITION.
The Southern Pacific Compelled to
Take Its Buildings Off of
State Property.

The Davie company has procured another
steamer-that is. If The Southern Pacific
does not steal 1t between now and Sunday
There was talk Of forming combina-
ton between the two opposition companies.
but the Whitney people are doing so we'll
that they do not want TO combine. In con-
sequence the other CONCERN was compelled
to look elsewhere. 1t did so, and as a
result one of the fastest steamers on the
bay will begin to alternate with the Resale
on Sunday next.
This move will assure hourly trips by
the low-fare ferry company. or course
the name of the new boat cannot be given ::
if it were the Southern Pacific might by an
offer of more money buy it of, but this
much can be said: Among the ferry and
river boats 1t is considered q leader, and 1t
will prove well able to hold its own with
the ROsaie.
The Davie Company is anxious to OBJ
tain better accommodations for its boats.
and yesterday its representatives appea red
before the HarbOr Commissioners and APP
piled for berth nearer the terminus OF
the streetcar lines. Owing to the unset
tied condition of affairs on the city front
at present. the Commissioners were I'M
able to grant the application; but they eX
pressed a strong desire to help the new
company as much as possible, and took its
application on file, agreeing TO act upon it
at the earliest opportunity.
The railroad company has received an
other black eye. When the old depot was
torn down and permission was given to
erect, temporarily. new one, 1t was un-
ders ood by the Harbor Commissioners
that the new shed would not be built on
the line of the seawall. The railroad com
pany paid no attention to the understand
ing, however. and went ahead to build its
shed just where it thought it ought to he.
1t is sorry il acted hastily, however. for
now it finds itself compelled 10 cut eight
feet from the rear end of the barn which
is made TO answer for depot
When IT. was ordered to do this permits
sion was also given it to extend the sheds
an equal number OF feet forward. but in
only one instance has 1t taken advantage
of this permission, and then II did so be-
canse IL was compelled to-
The branch postoffice at the ferry has 4
contract with the railroad for certain
amount OF space, so when ITS Office is cut
off at the end it must be added TO In front.
The other buildings will not be enlarged.
however. They are used. as waltlng-rO0ms
for passengers, and the Southern Pacific
has never been known to do anything for
the accommodation of it's patrons. OF
course, this refusal to again enlarge the
waiting-rooms will create some commo-
ton, and perhaps women and children who
are compelled 10 crowd into the waiting
rooms may faint or be crushed, but
then so long as they purchase their
passage before all this happens the COM
pany will not grieve.
The morning call., 1893-07-12
THEY STOLE SILKS.
Two Warehouse Robbers Are Taken
into Custody.

John Clarke and Fred Walters have been
arrested and booked at the North Harbor
police station on charges of vagrancy, but
it is probable that before to-day's sun ses
a charge of burglary will be placed against
them.
Early last Sunday morning the Gibraltar
warehouses were entered by burglars and
several thousand dollars worth of silk was
stolen from them. The burglars gained
enhance through the roof OF The building
and made their exit in the same manner,
being sheltered all the while by the
peculiar surroundings OF the structure.
For while the police were puzzled as to
the Identification Of the perpetrators of the
crime, but on Monday evening they caught
Walker. whom they knew 10 be sus-
picious character, trying to dispose of
quantity of silk goods in bolts. When
accused of the Gibraltar warehouse thefts
he admitted his guilt. He refused, how
ever, to make known the identity of his
partner in crime. and perhaps he might
never have been discovered had be not
boosted OF his crime in the presence of
some persons. who quickly informed
Policeman Crosby. Soon after he was
taken into custody.
The morning call., 1893-07-12
PLACED IN IRONS.
Officers of the Steamer Colon Ar
rested On a Charge of Assault.

The steamer Colon arrived from New
York yesterday morning. and no sooner
had the vessel locked than FIRST Mate
Doris came ashore and proceeded to the
office of District Attorney Garter. where
he procured warrant for the arrest of
Freight Clerk Dominges and Second Mate
Moore on charge Of assault on the high
seas with deadly weapon.
United States Marshal Long arrested the
accused late yesterday afternoon.
1t appears from the mates statement
that he was in the saloon CT the vessel on
the 9th OF last month attending to some
business when one of the cabin boys called
to him that the second mate desired to see
him. be Immediately started aft to see
what was required when he met the sec.
Ond mate. accompanied by The freight
clerk, coming to meet him. Some words
were exchanged. when. TO the surprise Of
Mate Doris, he was hit over the head with
revolver. receiving painful wound
The wounded man reported the occurrence
to the captniu, who placed the ASSISTANTS
In irons. They repented soon after of the
deed and were released from confinement
ut sea to be placed again under arrest on
the arrival Of the steamer in port.
Bail was fixed at $500 each.
The morning call., 1893-07-12
The Probate Court.

The inventory ami appraisement of the
estate of Charles II. Simpkins, deceased.
has been filed in the Probate Court by the
ppraisers-Pafrick Grant Jr., II Z. Hall
and Fl. NJ. Levy. The estate is found to
consist chiefly of stock and bond invest
ments, and is valued at S94, $50.
A. A. Gelinas has ietioned for letters OF
administration OF the estate Of Mary T..
Beach Cramer, VINO died in San Francisco
in 1873. A. r. Woodlands was the first adj
mHistrator appointed. as the deceased
owned considerable property in Santa
Clara. The petition sets forth that Wood
hams had TO jurisdiction, as deceased was a
bona-fde resident Of San Francisco Pc
titioner prays therefore that letters Of adj
ministration be granted 10 him.
The will of Giuseppe R0ssi was filed for
probate yesterday. Deceased beQueaths all
his property. valued at $1,000. to his widow,
Maria, who is left sole eXecutriX.
The morning call., 1893-07-12
IN GOLDEN GATE VALLEY
North End Taxpayers Speak of De-
VeiopmeTlt.


The members of the Golden Gate Valley
Improvement Club as well as a number of
other north-end prOperty-owners were
highly elated and expressed their >atisfac-
ton at last nights meeting of the club
over the action OF the Board of Supervis-
ors in favorably acting on the petition OF
eX-Sena or James g. Fair for the improve
ment of the north bay shore. Congratu-
atory addresses were made by Thomas
Terry and other taxpayers and the Su-
pervisOrs were praised for their foresight
il favoring the projected Improvement.
4 complaint was IN AIDE of the Intellectual
pleas that have been made 20 the city
fathers for the placing of gas or electro
lamps in the northern portion of the city.
ga committee was appointed to again call
upon the Supervisors and refresh their
memory with the request that lights be
placed upon at least one street from the
city to the Preside. Lombard street was
mentioned as The thoroughfare preferred,
while lights vii! also be requested on other
highways in the locality.
The secretary was instructed to call the
Supervisors attention 10 the hair-cleau-
ing establishment of Joseph Winchester
at the corner of Lombard and Cough
streets, and ask for its condemnation ard
removal on the ground that il is nuisance.
The morning call., 1893-07-12
SACASA is HERE.
President of Nicaragua
and Family.
WHAT THE GENERAL SAID.
He Denies That His Visit Is for Any
Purpose Except to See the
Sights and Rest.

General Roberto Sacasa. constitutional
President of Nicaragua, arrived in the city
yesterday morning on the Pacific Mail
steamer Colon. He is accompanied by his
wife and three sons. The party is now oc-
cupying rooms at the Miramar an uptown
hotel, whittier General Sacasa and his
family were driven immediate upon dis
embarking.
General Sacasa stated to CALL re-
porter last night that his visit to the
United States had no significance what
ever. bat was simply for vacation and
sightseeing. The details of his visit have
already been published in the telegraph
reports.
For many years General Sacasa has
watched the progress OF affairs in the
United States and has become much ID
terested in this country. particularly in Its
politics. Were he q citizen OF the United
States he would be a Republican. he says,
as lie considers that the party of the people
In the United States and his choice be-
tween the two great parties, Republican
AID Democrat.
General Sacasa spoke Of President Har
rison's action in regard to the legation to
Nicaragua, established during his admin
istrati Sacasa was the first President
of Nicaragua to ask for special legation,
and 1t was President Harrison who granted
the request. SGcasa spoke Of representa-
tives Miner, PachecO, Shannon and the
present one, Lewis Baker. in terms of
praise. He likes the Americans who visit
Nicaragua, and now that he has come to
the United States he has fallen in love
with everything he has seen thus far.
General Sacasa IS man OF command
ipfa M
features. His manners arc polished ana
courtly. He is tall. perhaps six feet in
height, and weighs about 200 pounds.
The oldest son, j. b. Sacasa, who acts as
interpreter for the father. is young man
OF 20, and has been for two years at WASH
ingtop. d. c.. studying at medical col
lege.
General Sacasa Is SIS years Of age. He
went to France at an early age and studied
medicine there for seven years. He speaks
French perfectly.
After his return from France he prac-
ticed his profession at Leon until his cleo
ton TO the Nicaraguan Senate in 1880.
From the Senate he was elected to the
Presidency.
During his political career he has
watched the progress Of politics in the
United States with great interest, and his
present visit is perhaps as much to see
and know personally some of those whose
names have been familiar to him in pOllil-
Cal action in this country as for anything
else.
General Sacasa's stay 10 this city will be
limited 10 four or five days. during which
time he will eGdeavOr to visit all the Urir-
cipal points of interest. His visit in the
United States will last for four or five
months. lie will visit first the Worlds
Fair and then Washington and New York.
General Sacasa WAS ACCOMPANIED to this
city by Governor R0mualdO Pacheco.
The morning call., 1893-07-12
MUST FORFEIT THE LAND.
The Board of Education Did Not
Comply With the Conditions.


The San Francisco Protestant Orphan
Asylum Society has filed suit in the Supe-
rior Court against the Board Of Educa
ton of the city and county of San Fran
cisco.
The case dates as far back az May, 1867,
when the Railroad Homestead AssOcia-
ton executed deed of grant of piece of
and situate on Montana street. BY this
deed of grant the land became the prop
erty equally of the orphan asylum and the
Board of Education under certain condl-
tons.
The complaint sets forth that one clause
in the deed Of grant made 1t imperative for
the Board of Education to erect public
school upon the land as soon as the dis
trct should have become populous enough
to require such school. 1t was stated
that fifty legal pupils residing in the i'm
mediate neigh borhood should he ON siderrd
enough 10 fulfill tue requirements in the
wav Of populati N. And should the Board
Of Education refuse 10 erect such build
ing or erect school within one thousand
yards of the lot in question, then the board
must give up all claim to the land. which
The morning call., 1893-07-12

while Sanitary INSPECTOR Smith is still
giving his attention 10 the diaries.
shot at the Collector.
While Letter Collector Edwards was
making his rounds Sunday evening last
some rascal took shot at him from am
bush. when he stopped TO get the mali
from the boX at Broadway and Twenty
sixth street. He was unarmed and did
not stop 10 investigate. He has no enc
mics that he is aware of. and the object OF
the shooting is unknown to him. Nothing
took place al the time TO explain The at
tack.
The Case of Jeffress.
The trial of George Jeffress. the South
ern Pacific engineer who is charged with
the murder of Miss Ayers at Brighton
station. is now going on at Sacramento.
Some thirty witnesses have been sum-
moned from this city. 1t is expected that
the trial will last two weeks.
a Public Indorssment.
Arrangements are making for monster
mass-meetng one evening this week, to be
held at he Tabernacle. to give expression
of confidence in the Mayor. the City Conn-
Gil and City Attorney for the bold stand
they have taken in the opening up of
Broadway to the water front.
The morning call., 1893-07-12
CARROLL COOKS THEORY.
District Attorney Barnes Starts Out
to PulveriZe 1t.

Carroll Cook has for many days been
building up theory by which he hoped
to prove that Martin ONeil did not MUIR
der Mrs. Kate Critics. 1t was his inten-
ton to advance he claim that O'Neil did
not harm the woman, but that after he left
the room in which they were some one ed
tered from the restaurant and perpetrated
the horrible crime, but he may not carry
his intention into effect
The change in programme is due to some
work which District Attorney Barnes did
Yesterday. In company with Dan Hanna
and photographer he thoroughly in
spected the saloon where the murder was
committed and all of its surroundings.
Upon entering the restaurant lie found
that the door upon which the defense had
intended to place so much reliance thor-
oughly boarded up and immoyable. When
he examined the table IN the fatal wine
room, which stands close to the door, he
found it almost immovable, while cObwebs
hung from its legs to all parts of the door
After thoroughly locking over the place
the District Attorney had photographs of
every section of it made, ana these he will
intrduce when ONei's case reaches the
Superior Court.
The morning call., 1893-07-12
Builders Contracts.

Edison Light and Power Company with HeaIy,
Tbbtts d Co.. foot of Second street, salt water
intake: $500.
Ii. S. olsen with G. g. Gillespie alterations on
lot line of Post street. 81 10 e OF Lyons 1877 IS
by 81 IS; $500.
Susan Crooks with John Furness, to build on lot
w tine OF Dupont street. $50 Of Clay, w Ito by
22:9: $40. 996.
Richard f,urton with Martin FenueIl d. Son. lot
on n line of CFa-reil street, 1872 Is w of Franklin
" ~ IS by n 100: $2ll9
The morning call., 1893-07-12
ALAMEDA.

At $50 o'clock yesterday morning Mrs.
Charles A, Russell Of GAS Pacific avenue
was startled by the report of a frearm in
the dining-rcom, aud on entering that
room was mortified to discover her husband
dead in chair with a bullet-hOle in his
head. Last Monday Russell. who was en-
ployed as a porter for Livingstone G. Co..
wholesale dealers in cigars. San Francisco,
had the great toe of one of his feet
crushed by the elevator in the store. He
WAS taken to the Receiving Hospital in
That city. where the injured toe was ampu-
lated, after which he was taken 10 his
home. lie passed sleepless night. and
at one time told his wife that he could not
endure the pain, which was similar to that
he felt year ago when one of his fingers
was crushed. At the hour named he went
into the dinipg-room and shot himself.
lie leaves widow and four children. He
was member Of the United Order of
W orkmen, Order of ChoSed Friends and
Foresters. He was hrother-in-law of
William j. Battner. ex-County Clerk. and
at present chief deputy in the office of the
Collector OF Licenses in San Francisco.
The Southern Pacific Wants 1t.
W. A. Cubery has issued and circulated
a very able address against the Proposition
of selling the electric franchise for in
candescent Lights He declares that The
Southern Pacific Company under a hood is
after this privilege. He states tina, the
object of his appeal us to arouse the pen-
pie of Alameda that they may use their
voice and their influence to prevent this
outrage, and if need be invoke the courts
to enjon these Trustees from thus de-
stroying our public property and aiding
corporations to further Cypress and de-
grade our people"
Electric Light-City Funds.
The total expense of maintaining the
electric light plant last year was Sl0,941.
The report Of the City Treasurer shows
that the general fund has in it S3l.753 AZ :;
street fund, S1S,06S So. and the sch col fund.
S32o3 81
The question which has been agitating
the citizens for some time has been settled
by the City Trustees. The city will not
sell the electric light plant, but will still
maintain 1t as in the past.
Street Sprinkling.
Salt water is now being furnished from
the baths at the West Fad for street-sprin-
king. 1t is expected that the city will
save over $500 a month on this method of
laying the dust.
The morning call., 1893-07-12
Med;COS in Session,

At the meeting of the San Francisco
Medical Society last night the entire time
was devoted to an exhibition Of interest
ing pathological specimens and remarks
by DR.. w. F. McNutt. DR.. McNutt also
spoke ct some length on the treatment of
goitre, peculiar throat disease prevalent
to some extent in all parts of the world,
but rincipally in Switzerland.
At q recent meeting the subject of ad-
hitting reporters to the sessions was dis
cusSed, but it was not decided that the
presence of reporters would be desirab le
The morning call., 1893-07-12

would become the property OF the orphan
asylum in fee simple.
1t is claimed that for the past three years
the district has been sufficiently populons
TO require a public school, but that the
Board of Education has not yet erected
any such school, but in 1886 piece of land
was purchased from one James f. Rock
and a public school erected thereon,
within distance OF 1000 yards from the
lot in dispute. On these grounds the
orphan asylum demands that the Board
of Education give up all claim to the land
ana that it be declared the absolute prop
erty of the Protestant Orphan Asylum.
The morning call., 1893-07-12
BAD FOR DEER.
They Can Be Shot in Marin County
on Saturday Next.


On Friday last the Supervisors of Marin
Of the leading sportsmen Of this city and
San Rafael. changed the State game law
So far as the open season for deer and
quail shooting is concerned.
Sportsmen can lawfully shoot deer in
Marin County between July Is and August
10. The quail season will not open until
October and will close month earlier
than usual.
AS no changes have been made in the
season for shooting doves. the little cooers
will be under the protection of the law
until August l, when, according to the
State law, they can be shot in any part Of
the country.
The deer-shooting season In Sonoma
County opens on the ODD inst. and closes on
Septein Der 4.
The farmers Of Marin County will have
keeDers guarding their lands on and after
the 10Th inst. and any hunter who enters
upon their demesne without having first
procured the consent of the owner of the
property can expect a decidedly warm re-
ceptlOn
As the Supervisors of this city have
made no changes in the law. so lar as deer
is concerned, sportsman will bear ia mind
that it will be unla wful to have ven son
in their possession at any time. 1t is
probable. however, that an amendment to
the ordinances passed to print by the
Supervisors az IL recent meeting will be
made, giving sportsmen an opportunity of
bringing to the city the carcass of a buck
killed in any of the coast counties.
The amendment will be so worded, how
ever, that the sale of veuison in the mar
kets, restaurants, ETC., will be unlawful at
The morning call., 1893-07-12
The Dive Question.

Arguments were concluded yesterday in
the case Of Foster VS.. The Police Commits
sioners for writ of mandate compelling
the License Collector TO grant hi i'm license
for he Bella Union Tbea:er
The argument was commenced BY At
torney George II. Pippy on behalf of the
petitioner, after which Attorney Gear re-
piled in support Of the dive ordina nce.
Judge Levy took the matter under advise
ment.
The morning call., 1893-07-12

In the vinticutura department of ii, =
university at a salary of $500 year. TIL,
remainder of the $500 appropriated 70 r
this department was reappropriatpd TO !
the use of Professor Hilaard in exper
ments in the chemistry department
The resignation of DR.. john T.. Morse rs
a professor in the surgery department of
the university was accepted.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-09-20
Devastating Forest Fires.

ADDITIONAL reports from the burned dis
tricts in Wisconsin show that the damage
was much greater than at first supposed.
Along the road for miles thelburnt carcasses
of animals can be seen The village of Nc
MILAN was practically wiped out, and over
fifty families are homeless. A dispatch from
Babcock, Wood county, says that strong
wind famed the flames in that vicinity, and
the fire has made a clean sweep between
Babcock and Necedah, a distance of over
twenty miles. The principal damage Is that
resulting from destruction of timber. The
cranberry marshes and the hay marshes at
Tomah have been burned over, and the fires
are burning fiercely in the vicinity of Mer-
rill, Pine River Heights, Cornbe, Runkel's
Mills and Randolph. Only two persons, SO
far as known, were burned to death.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-09-20
STRICTLY EVENING SILKS,

Plain white and Satin Duchesse, soft, deep and
snowy onyx. Brocade Satin Duchesse Here's richness
MORE, white and cream. Crystal white and cream.
Ondine graceful clinging creepy Crepes every delicious
shade Brocaded crepes bowknots in satin figures.
Black Muslin de soe black bu(he word describe it is
wanng The dainest imaginable touches of color in the
form of Aeurdeis Swiss crosses Pekn stripes etc. in pink
rose pale blue and the other light evening coors.
AS is usual single yard pattern of these
silks to be in this city, ohewhee than presence
BLACK SILKS.-Faie Franchise is good; Satin Duchesse
beerthe latest Peau de with the richness of Satin
Duchesse but little less of briance Satin Rhadames and
Amure Royal with fancy in birds eye effects cords
running bayadee stripes wavy cords and bayadere stripes
these the feminine hearts uerng Richness dignity and
magnicence; black robbed of its severity and soemnty
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-09-20
For Dinner Gowns, Church Wear, Weddings


Satin DuChesse in the tnts, excelng those of Natures
divine chemistry The rich shades of the autumn wood the
deep greens and blues of the the lighter of the
ing edsthese the coors These silks the need for
something between the black silk and the positive novelty
Crystal Weave, or bengaine in the rich coors
the Satin Duchesse and intended for similar Buy good
crystal weave buy all The quality be good
or the silk will disappoint "OUR QUALITY"-ths is your
guarantee.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-09-20
CLACE SURAHS.

Fancy weaves highest of high art wonderful loom wit
lacey dentele effects shifting shadow dances What's this
pattern what's that effect what's that other knk of weave
who tell? But this you do know-they are unique
luxurious sumpuous beyond comparison for beauty not
costly.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-09-20
BLACK AND WHITE SILKS,

Not alone for the elderly for half mourning not for
formal occasions merely often Black and white for novelty
Gay Paris is reveng in black and white on the most
festive occasions For the party the theatre the festival the
afternoon reception for the promenade-aye for the
most joyous unconventional informal fetes black and
white novelties RAPPORT.
away cries Fashion, with the customary quetness of
figure and somberness of hue How usrous are the grounds
of satin and hmmerng surahs The figures of Jacquard and
swivel and the bayadere bands of ceare white and silver
glisten as do twinkling stars in the midnight sky.
Scores of designs.