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The morning call., 1893-12-08
AN ALARM GUN.
A New Plan to Call Out
Fire Companies.
Engineer Doherty Experiments With
Signals for South San Francisco
With Good Success.

Experimental tests were made last night by
The Fire Department with a view 10 establish.
ing call signals 10 South San Francisco and the
POtrerO.
The tests could not be regarded as altogether
successful, but they were an advance In the
direction OF efficient alarm Signals from these
neglected districts.
For quite long time past the fire engineers
have recognized the need Of some protection for
South San Francisco and the Potrero districts
The local appliances are scarcely sufficient to
cope with an ordinary blaze, and should they
fail 1t Is very doubtful il assistance could be
called from the city in time TO be of any service.
Only one telephone wire extends to South
San Francisco. but there is no fire-alarm line
running out that way from the city. The cOu.
sequence is that II a fire breaks out In the un-
protected suburbs property may burn down
which Chief Sullivan is In ignorance of. be-
cause he is In town. Depending on d single
Telephone wire has been regarded as RISKY
experiment, Tor should The telephone b. out Of
order, or the wire down. or "centraP' asleep,
no means of communication with the city fire
companies could be found. On different Occa-
slons the Telephone line was not found salts
factory.
So under the new regime way out of the
difficulty was discussed by engineers of the de-
partmenL One plan received favor, as it
seemed 10 have considerable merit. 1t was TO
alarm the city companies by firing bombs in
the PotreTo or South San Francisco. Prepara-
cutiOn. A mortar was purchased aud win it
several bombs OF dynamite shaped like spinning
tops. These bombs were TO be shot upward TO
a great height where they would explode in
midair with a loud report.
This was TO be the signal 10 the city for as
slstance. Two reports would call out and 10
engines and truck to the Pc rerO, aud three
bells would indicate that they were wanted in
South San Francisco by way of San Bruno
road.
Engineer DOherty fired the bombs from
South San Francisco at O'Clock last night
but they were not heard. AT 8:20 he exploded
another bomb, and had the satisfaction OF
nearing that its report was distinguished as a
lalnt sound from the watch-Jower of engine
on Sixth street. AT P. NJ. he came in TO the
PotreTo ana repeated the experiment. These
sh0tS were quite distinct and sounded like d
salute OF large marine guns at sea. 1t was
thought that hills or other conditions inter
ieIed with the SOUND from the outer station at
Fifteenth and Railroad avenues. The foggy
night was not favorable, but as the test should
apply 10 all nights more experiments will be
made with alarms
The morning call., 1893-12-08
IN MIXED DIALECT.
William Erickson's Quaint Way of
Writing His Will.

A curious VIII was filed yesterday. purporting
to be Ihe final testamenlary document OF
William Erickson, who was drowned al sea Oc-
tober II.
The deceased was Of the Finnish race,
and lie has left his estate. valued at $4,000, and
consisting OF deposits in savings banks, to his
sisters, Emma E. Anderson and Mathida
Lundstrom, who reside in Finland. The wii
ordinary piece of foOscap paper. is mixture
OF English and Norwegian, and reads as fol-
lows;
Ordinary deposits. In account with
The German Savings Loan Society No 35.4oI
address y. Pacific Hotel, jackson ST. ditto term
Is 8 or Z fmy address at that time is New Hansa
Hotel, Drum ST. WILLIsM ERICKSON.
No. 26.947 ordinary deposits. William Erick-
son IN account with the 5. +. Savings Union, ad-
dress North Pacihc Hotel Jackson st.
No. 52l 1874
ditto term deposit in account with S. F. SAVINGS
Union. No. o32 California Street. My address
New Hansa HOTEL Drum st.
WILLIAM ERICKSON.
No. 1l7,044 William Erickson In account with
the Hibernia Savings and Loan Society.
No. 6l9 Clay St, San Francisco. My address,
New Hansa HOTEL Drumnc ST., bet. Washington
and JACKSON
Delta har jag skrifvet med min Fgen hand
och am jag skulie do. har var god och ssri: Till
gar som jag her har ofvarnamde Bankar. (min
address) nem. WILLIAM ERICKSON.
Mathilda Lundstrom "a. Emma Il. Anderson).
Sodergunda, by address her hosband, F. stark,
Mariehamn. Aland Finland.
In case OF death wish j ohm Holman OF Quincy
place to be nv administrator. or fisherman John
Olson, lives ia New Hansa Hotel Drumm ST. (och
a,ven so send delta paper hem till Aand.)
dare. Marcn 81. 1898. also in the rude writing
of The testatOr
The morning call., 1893-12-08
LEJEAL'S MUSIC,
A Private Rendition of
His Vespers.
A Treat Which Was Highly ENJOYED
by an Audience of Professionals
and Amateurs.

TIE music room OF II. B. Pasmores residence.
on Washington street. was crowded with pro-
fessional musicians and amateurs last evening
at the musicale on the occasion OF the first
rendition OF Professor Aols L. LejeaPs Vesper
Service. op. 81. and Magnifcat.
The music was given by double quartet In
which Mr.. Pasmore aided his pupils, the Misses
Eleanora Connell, Annie Il. Flirt. A. M. For.
ester and +. A. Bergson. and Messrs. Kelley,
Won der Mehden. Barron and Pasmore. Pro-
fessor LEGAL presided at the piano, and In
dicaied the tempo 10 the singers.
1t is TO be hoped hat before long the public
will be given an opportunity OF hearing this
Vesper Service in a church or larger hall. The
music was excelleDtly rendered last night but
II Is OF too grand and serious a type to be heard
TO the best advantage In the limited surround
inGs OF chamber concert. Every number,
without exception, was warmly applauded by
the audience however, solos aud chorus alike
giving satisfaction.
Although distinctly properly ecclesiastical In
type the music of the Vesper Service was all
brilliant. Ii never, however, became exca,-
slyely nOrid or snowy. Its chOruses were par
iicularly fine, combining the rich harmonzatlon
of The most modern school OF music with the
tunefulness and grace OF earlier church COM
posers.
In addition TO the vesper Service suite for
for violin and piano entitled Wedding Bells" I"
also by Professor Lejeal, was rendered by the
composer and Hotner WIsmer. The weli-known
local yiolinist. Only three numbers OF the suite
were given, but they were enough TO make the
audience emulate Oliver Twist. and ask for
more. The allegro movement was full OF tune
and quaint grace. while a more lively tempo
which formed the finale OF The "moderaio"
movement was almost as charming rs Chopin
maZurka.
A good deal Of other excellent music was pro-
vlded during the course OF the evening Miss
lrma Fitch, a pupil of Mr.. Passmore called
forth warm applause for the floiid agility with
which she sang lie bell song from Deipes'
"Lakme." Miss Esther Needham also scored
success by her singing OF two Schumann
songs.
Miss Lydia Hamm and Miss Esther Need.
ham both showed themselves 10 be brilliant
panlsts. The first named young lady. in addi-
tlon TO iplaying Chopin scherZo, also gave
brilliant rendering OF The Grieg sonata. op. g,
for piano and violin.
The morning call., 1893-12-08
CHURCH-STREET CABLE.
The Property-Owners Talk of the
Promised Road.

The Church-street propertyowners are again
asking when the promised cable road on that
thoroughfare Is to be built. At a meeting OF
the Church street IMPROVEMENT Club last night
at Duveneck's Hall, Twenty-fourth and Church
streets. the matter was discussed at length.
Joseph McClosky, Joseph Scheerer. John
Craig and others addressed the meeting on the
vital topic, and advised visit to Mr.. CrOcker.
president of the Market-street Railway Com
pany.
1t was thought that II the railroad company
intended TO keep the terms OF its agreement
something should be DONE and work begun on
the much desired cable road. Tie franchise, IL
was stated. had been given 10 the Market-street
Company III preference TO the Omnibus, then
rival applicant. on the expressed understanding
that but two years would be given 10 nave the
road built and in operation. This time will ex-
pire on the Sd OF June next. Nothing has yet
been done, although less than STA months
remain 10 have tile road in operation.
IL was also urged that any application for an
extension OK time on the part OF the railroad
should be opposed. and the Street Committee Of
the Board OF Supervisors reminded Of a prom
ise so made within few months.
committee consisting Joseph Scheerer,
John Duffy and John Craig were selected TO
visit President Crocker and learn his intentions
and that OF the railroad company, and when
The work OF building the road Will be COM
menced
The morning call., 1893-12-08
Object to GARBAGE.

The residents in the neighborhood of
Lombard and Franklin streets complain Of
a grievance which they lave been forced
to endure for some time past. Scavengers
are reported as using the hollow In that
vicinity as public dump, and thereby
avoiding the loss of time and inconven-
fence Of being compelled To travel TO the
SiXth-street dumps-the official desgna-
ton for the carrying of all refuse.
The stencil which is waited about from
the putrefying garbage at Lombard and
Franklin streets is not at all relished By
the citizens Of that locality, and the Board
of Health is 10 be asked 10 take hand and
abate the grievance.
The morning call., 1893-12-08
PEOPLE ECONOMIZING.
1t Is Proper and Right-A Valuable Sugges.
ton on the Subject for All House.

''There IS hardly man or woman in America
who does not feel that the depreciation and de-
cIning valuation of all kinds of property has ne.
cessltated and will continue to cause economy
for years to come"
This remark was made by leading American
banker in conversation with the writer.
This economy must extend not only to lux
uries but TO many other things. 1t includes tie
necessities OF life and the requirements of health
When men or women are weak and depressed, or
have the first symptoms of cold. of a sickness,
let it be pneumonia or any other disease, they
and should save probable large future expense
by counteracting Instantly the first symptoms Of
such troubles, If people feel a chill. they shculd
at once take some stmulant to overcoms it. In
thls way they will not only save expense, but
possibly a long illness which might ensue did they
noC take instant measures TO prevent. Nothing
can h SO quickly, certainly accomplish this as
Ine Ie great medicinal whisky known as Dufy's
ure Malt its action is quick and comp Iete; 1t
Souuteracts the first approach of any description
VI euIu ana keeps disease a. bay. The best classes
@ "a tne community use It constantly for thls pur-
Pose' anu physicians recommend 1t continually.
- IS put up IN large size bottles. and in addition
tt, 80 nts superior quality furnishes greater guam
10y tnah any other medicinal stImuiant In the
la nv ~ IS true certain dealers often seek TO
o1 ~ III nary "hlsS1es, claiming they are Just as
, soEu' oul tnose who are well versed never de-
uoaaG,n naIGu anu insist upon having the only pure
world 0 "'- "O"iA ~ '
The morning call., 1893-12-08
LADIES' NIGHT.
An Entertainment in the Third Reg
iment ArmOrV,

"Ladies' night at the armory Of the Third
Infantry,N. G. c.. last evening was most enjoy
able affair. The entertainment. gotten up by
the members OF Company A, was appreciated
by the great number Of people In attendance.
The following was the programme: Opening
remarks. Sergeant Frank S. brady; piano solo,
Private Charles l.. O'Donnell; remarks, Cap
tain James w. Duffy; vocal solo, Quartermas-
ter-Sergeant Frank j. Leonard; address
Colonel T. 4. Barry; Violin solo, Milton laish-
man; song. Corporal John j. Clegg; piano duet.
Miss Nj. Burke and Miss j. Madden; selections
Miss Nj. Godsten; song, Sergeant L. S. brady;
recitation, Francis i. Rauken; song, Private D.
II. Jones; THE Ladies'" Private David Ii.
Jones.
During the evening Colonel Barry presented
medals 10 the following named: Champion
class-Sergeant Leonard Al, j. Cook 40; first
class Nj. Leaby 43. j. Hawks 43; second class
-eX-Captan Foley AZ, Captain Duffy AZ
third class-F. Mccarthy Al. Sergeant Drady
40. The evenings pleasure ended with
speech from Private David II. Jones, entitled
"Tne Ladies'"
The morning call., 1893-12-08
AT THE THROTTLE.
The Engineer Whose Steady Hand
Controls the Mighty Locomotive.
McClure's Magazine.

MtC!ires magazine.
Meantime, what is the engineer of the
fastest train In the world doing for the
passenger In the first place, the New
York Centrafs Chicago flyer is not driven
by one but by many engineers. In order
to cover the 964 miles between the two
city in twenty hours. including nine stops,
there are required seven huge engines in
relays. driven by seven grimy heroes. A
run OF less than $50 miles is the limit per
day for each engine. while three hours of
llunging rush wears out the strongest en-
gineer. Sixty. seventy, eighty miles an
hour-what does this mean to the man at
the throttle? 1t means that the six aud
half feet drivers turn five times every
second and advance 100 feet. Tlc-tic-tc
and the train has run the length of New
Nprk'S highest steeple.
The engineer turns his head for five sec
ondsto look at the gauges, and in that time
the terrible iron creature. putting forth the
strength OF ~ thousand horses NAV have
shot past red signal with its danger warn
ing five hundred feet away. Ten seconds,
and one thousand feet are left behind
one-fifth OF a mile. Who kuows what hnr-
rors may lie within that thousand feet |!
There may be death lurking round a curve.
death spreading its arms IN q tunnel, and
the engineer must SEE aud be responsib BILE
for everything. Not only must lie note in
stantly aii tnat is oe1ore hlm, the signals,
switches. bridges, the passing trains aud
the condition of the rails. but he must act
at the same momeni. working throttle, air
brakes, or reversing lever. not rs quicK as
thought, but quicker. for there Is no time
10 think. his muscles must do the right
thing automatically under circumstances
where second is an age.
In the three hours of his vigil there are
1O,S00 seconds. during each one of which
lie must watch with the mental aierfness
of an athlete springing for flying trapeze
from the roof Of an amphitheater; With
the courageous self-possession of mata-
dor awaiting the deadly rush of mad
dened bull, and far more depends upon
the engineers watching we'll. because If
he fails by hairs breadth in GOODNESS or
precision of Judgment there may come de-
struciion. not only 10 himself but 10 hum
dreds uf passengers, who. while he stands
guard. are perhaps grumhling at the waiter
In the dining-car or telling funny stories
in the smoker
The morning call., 1893-12-08
A WIGWAM ROW.
A Scene at the Variety Theater That
Was Not BILLED.

Francis j. Kane. secretary of the Society for
the Prevention OF Vice, had Charles and Albert
Meyer, Thomas Carey and Robert Morey ar
rested yesterday for battery and admitting
minors 10 place where liquor is sold.
The Meyers are the managers Of the wigwam
Theater. The other defendants are their en-.
ployes. Ii is alleged that Kane went into the
theater and found two boys there, and that he
was assalled while trying 20 take them out.
Meyer says that Kane forced his wav into
che theater Without paying or showing his
authority. He went ND on the balcony, and the
crowd not Knowing him handled him roughly
when lie attempted TO arrest The boys. Meyers
men then took Kane by the shoulder and
pushed him downstairs,
The morning call., 1893-12-08
CRAP PLAYERS.
An Outfit on Market Street Raided
by the Police.

A crap game was started at 7S3 Market
street yesterday afternoon, and last night Ser.
geant Coles and Officers Dillon and Crockett
entered the place and captured the outfit, the
supposed proprietor and nine players all of
whom were young men.
John Compton. alias Kennedy, gave $50 bail
or himself and each of the nine players.
lie is supposed TO have been the keeper of the
game. but denies it.
The rooms in which the game was played
were upon the second floor. The building was
once known as the PheniX House. The prison.
ers gave the following names: James Cooper
Il. Burns, ID. Carton, 5. Wilson, S. Meyer f..
Simmes, Frank Kelly. George Martin and Peter
Hayes. They were charged with visiting a
gambling game.
The morning call., 1893-12-08
COUGHLlN'S TRIAL.
SO Far There Have Been No Sensa-
tionS Developed.

CHICAGO. Dec. 7.-Hundreds OF reope
gathered about the Criminal Courthouse
this morning in the hope Of getting into
the room in which the Coughlin trial is In
progress, in expectation of sensational de-
velopmeEts. but few were admitted. At
torney Seaman resumed his opening ad-
dress in behalf of the prosecution. When
the opening address was concluded in be-
half of the State, Attorney Donohue
opened in behalf of the defense.
The morning call., 1893-12-08
NEW ARrlORY FAIR.
The Entertainment VIII Be Con-
tinued TO.Morrow Evening.

The grand fair ana bazaar In aid of the
Gearystreet Temple, given at new Armory
Hall for four evenings past, did not close last
night. as was expected. but will be continued
tomorrow night, when all of the remaining
articles on hand will be auctioned OF. Tickets
of admission issued VIII be good for that
night.
Some fine vocal music by j. C. Hughes and
Miss Rose Adler and Instrumental selections
by Miss Cora FEEDER. pupil OF Professor Lands
berger, were the features OF last nights pro.
gramme, which WAS enjoyed by magnificent
audience.
After the conclusion OF other exercises to-
murrow night the floor will be cleared and
dancing VIII follow.
1t Is estimated that almost $4,000 viii be
realized by the fair when everything Is
cleared up
The morning call., 1893-12-08
The Hickory Club.

The Hickory Club at its meeting on
Wednesday night Installed the following
named officers: J. Ii. Finneriy. president; ;
Thomas Howard, vice. president; l.. Con-
lon, recording secretary; John L. Brown.
nnane'al secretary; L. Curran. treasurer !;
Thomas Harrison. corresponding secre-
tary; j. Harvev. sergeant-at-arms. A
committee reports d that everything was in
readiness for the tenth anniversary social
OF the club, which is 10 be held at B'nai
Birth Hall on Saturday evening. January
8, 1874. A committee. consisting of three
members, were appointed to wait upon the
different Federal officers In relation TO
PATRONAGE
The morning call., 1893-12-08
LOCAL NEWS IN BRIEF.

Mrs. William Diestrist of 1872 Clara street
fell dead on the street near her home ar 1920
O'Clock last night. The remains were taken 10
the MorPue.
fire which occurred in their Bush-strret store
have been Paid by the Prussiau National and
Guardian assurance companies.
Complaints for divorce have been filed by
Addie Mcknight against w. X. Mcknight by
Edward II. NIler against Isabella Miller. aud
BY Bertha l. Atherton against John n. Ather.
ton.
Superior Judge Seawen has rendered judr.
ment IN favor of Horace W. Carpenter in his
suit against r. Ii. Macdonald 10 quiet title TO
piece OF property on Market street. near San
chez.
John W. Turner, an attorney. has sued
Charlotte CrabiTee. Familiarity known as Lotta
10 recover $500 for legal services rendered, less
Sl55 which lie acknowledges 10 have re-
ceiycd.
The estate OF the late Moses Hyman has been
appraised at S50,GS4 50. and consists mainly
of stock In san Francisco banks. There Is one
promissory note for $1,000, and some stock in
various other concerns
a jury 10 Judge Hunts court has awarded
.Iohn Wbalen $3.50 damages against tie Ameri-
can Bank and trust Company for Injuries sus-
tained through the falling of sign belonging
10 the company In the Mills building.
The Grangers', Dairymaids' aad Farmers AL
lanc- will repeat. by request. their entertain
ment In Union-squars Han. 42l Post street'
tnis evening Tor Charitable benefit. Some
OF the best talent In the civ will take pari.
Leopold Greget has flied suit In the Superior
touft 10 recover from the city aud countysof
San francisco $500 damages for the de>lluc-
tlon OF his household effects by the bursting OF
the rranNin-street sewer on October 16. 1892
Judge Sandersor has granted Eleanor V. Da-
vega divorce from Edgar j. Davega by reason
oil MS inidelity. Tie principal witness in the
case was Mary Hogan. a 14.year-old domestic
employed by Davega In his house at 1892 Pa
elite street.
John sullivan. a coalheaver, residing at 52l
Howard street. fell down the hold of a yesse, at
tue iacihe-siteet wharf Wednesday aud dislts-
cateu MS neck. lie was taken TO The Receiy-
ing hospltai, whefe he received every atten-
tioD, but tue chances are against his recovery.
CAI. elace fruits 5Or ~ Tor,y
The morning call., 1893-12-08
article In the paper suggesting that il the
Premier felt aggrieved he had a remedy In
a challenge to the editor.
CHARGED BRIBERY.
Scenes of Turbulence in the French
Chamber OF Deputies.

PARIS. Dec. THE Chamber this even
ing was engaged in the verification of the
election of members, and when the name
Of DE Vogue was called the radicals set
uD shouts OF dissent. De Vogue indig-
nantly declared that no act of bribery
could be laid to his charge. and Bolssy
d'Anglais in violent language denounced
De Vogue's election as secured by clerical
pressure and bribery and demanded an
inquiry, which was agreed TO after tur-
bulent scene
The morning call., 1893-12-08
Cricketer in More Trouble.

Arthur l.. Perry. the cricketer. who was
arrested on Saturday on the charge of
grand larceny for stealing the gold watch
and chain of Captain Hogue of the Ala
medas in May last. has had another
charge booked against him by Detec-
OF having stolen W. Ii. Jardine's gold
watch during match on the Klinkerville
grounds between the CALIFORNIA; and San
Joses. Jardine being member of the
The morning call., 1893-12-08
FROM THE SEA.
Bodies Washed Up Tell the Story
of a Wrec X.

LONDON, Dec. THE body Of one of
the crew OF the steamer Nancy, washed
ashore on the Cornish coast. adds 10 the
probability Of the laundering of that YES
sci and the loss Of her crew Of eighteen in
the recent gale.
The Norwegian bark Don Juan. from
New York, has been wrecked near Lem
Wig, Denmark. All OF the crew except
three were drowned.
The morning call., 1893-12-08
GRIPPE EPIDEMIC.
The State of Missouri Left Almost
Entirely Without Officials.

JEFFERSON CITY. Dec. 7-Quite an
epidemic of grippe is prevailing here.
Among those disabled are Governor Stone,
Secretary of State Leseur. Auditor Seibert
and Treasurer STEPHENS. Nearly half the
clerks about the departments are on the
sick list.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 7.-Richard Mansfield
was compelled to break his engagements
here last night and tonight on account OF
an attack of grippe.
The morning call., 1893-12-08
SAVE YOUR
COUPONS.

For Seven of them, Consecu-
lively numbered, and 10 cents,
you can get any of the books on
this list.
The coupons will be found i'm
the last column of the ninth page.
Present the coupons at THE
CALL Branch Office, 71O Market
street, NOT at the Montgomery
street office. Books will be de-
livered only between 9 A. M. and
8 p. M.
R8 Special Notice-Out of town
subscribers who send orders by
mail are requested to make at
least four selections from the
latest list obtainabIe in order that
they may not be disappointed i'm
securing ONE of them.
The morning call., 1893-12-08
Italy's Cabinet Muddle.

ROME, Dec. 7.-Scanardelli has aban.
doped the formation Of Cabinet after a
conference with the King. Farini, presi-
dent of the Senate. afterward had an
audience with the King and will probably
be the new Premier.
The morning call., 1893-12-08
TRANSCONTINENTAL RATES.
There Are Signs of Settlement of
the Trouble.

st. PAUL, Dec. THE transcontinenta
rate conference WAS resumed this after
noon and remained In session all day.
Various matters were under consideration.
in addition TO restoring and maintaining
rates. 1t looks as if the Great Northern
and Union Pacific would form a traffic
agreement. their differences having been
patched up.
The morning call., 1893-12-08
Inebriates to Be Confined.

LONDON. Dec. 7.-Home Secretary As
quith promised a delegation that the Gov
ernment would introduce bill for the
compulsory confinement OF confirmed
inebriates In a curative asylum.
The morning call., 1893-12-08
MR.. MlTCHELL'S JAW.
The Gentleman From England Now
Saws a Few Words.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. mitchell says
in regard 10 his coming fight with Corbett:
"Corbett talks about sprnting. but I'll
bet $4,000 he will do the first sprinting and
another $4,000 that I'll score the first clean
knock down. What the final result will
be cannot say. but I'll bet get the first