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The morning call., 1893-11-02
NO NEW POLICIES.
AFire Insurance Company
WithdraWs.
The Southern of New Orleans VIII
Write No More Business-Many
Losses and Short Credit.

The main topic of conversation down
California street yesterday was the with
drawal from the Pacific Coast Of the
Southern Insurance Company of New Or
leans.
The company has been doing business
here for eight years. The territory COW
cred from the San Francisco agency ex-
tended from Alaska TO Arizona. Local
agents stationed in all the towns OF I'M
portance on the coast reported their busI-
ness through the general agency In this
city, which until the last sixteen months
had been under the direction OF j. {. Jen-
nings & Co. They were succeeded by
Mercer Otey as general agent and i. L.
Miller, assistant general agen t. Otey had
been special agent for the California IT,
surance Company and Miller occupied an
important position in the agency repre-
senting the Peoples of Manchester and the
Amazon of Cincinnati
A prosperous business was anticipated
under their management, and last year
the ratio of losses on policies written by
0tey and Miller was only 81 per cent, as
against a general average of al the San
Francisco offices Of 42 per cent. A few
weeks ago the general agent summoned
Scott McGehee, secretary OF he home
Office, New Orleans. McGehee has been
here a weak anG left for the South yester-
day. No more policies will be written
from the date of his departure.
The reason of the retirement of the
company, said Assistant General
Agent Miller, lis the great number
of losses recently. taken together
with the Improbable character of the new
business. While there have been no big
CONGREGATIONS the number of isolated fires
iou q 5jca
trOusY large. The Southern is small
company, its capital being only $500, 000.
The day of the small insurance corpora
ton on this coast is past. 1t cannot hope
to compete with the big companies.
Then about six months ago the Pacific
Insurance Union adopted a rule allowing
only thirty days credit on policies and re-
quiTing tile cancellation of all policies IN
paid within that period. We found that
we could write any amount of business.
but could not make the subsequent colec-
tions. This has been the only agency out
side of the home Office, and hereafter the
Southern will confne its business TO New
Orleans.
I'VE will not reinsure our Pacific Coast
business, but will carry the risks our
selves. We will pay all losses and all un-
earned premiums, but as the policies eX-
plre we will not renew them. The local
agents controlling their own business can
place the expiring TlSkS Wnere lney please.
The present Office of this general agency
will remain open until December to close
up the outstanding business.
In character our new business during
the past sixteen months will compare fa-
vorably with that of any company on the
street, but we inherited a lot of poor risks
from our PREDECESSORS. Last year the
business written by the Southern on this
coast amounted to 81, ,969, O49. the premiums
received were S45, ,265 and the losses paid
S24 SAL"
The morning call., 1893-11-02
BOSTON KICKERS.
The Strong Point of the
BeaneaterS.
THEY WIN ANOTHER GAME.
A Weil-Played Contest Lost by the
Oaklands Through Bad Luck at
the Last Moment.

A wild pitch in the last half of the last
inning gave the Bostons the second game
of the series begun Sunday. Captain Nash
treated his men 10 beers all around in
celebration Of the happy event. The cham
pions came to California in the expecta-
ton of winning everything hands down,
but when they barely squeezed out win
ming run in the tenth inning Sunday, they
began to grow a trifie nervous. Luck
favored them on that day, and the same
thing aided them in getting the winning
run in yesterd ay's game with Oakland.
An appreciatve crowd witnessed the
contest and, when occasion offered,
manifested its sympathies for the home
team by shouting for the Colonels and
guying the kickers from the city of
culture. What the visitors lack in ability
to play pail is amply made up by their
qualification as kickers. In fact, this kick
Ing propensity on the part of the cham
piOns was the most obtrusive feature of
the game.' and was sure indication that
they knew they stood a good chance of
losing their national league honors.
''Pet" Carsey was in the box for the
visitors and though effective was not more
so than Horner, who twirled for the
Colonels. At the end of the first half Of
the ninth inning the game stood 2 to in
The morning call., 1893-11-02
SOLD FOR A SONG.
A Fruit Auction Recalls a Long
Wiuded Lawsuit.


There was sold by auction at Oriental
warehouse on Tuesday 1905 boxes of Per-
sian dates at cents per box; proceeds,
$50 50, less commission. printing, etc..
S54 10. Now. deduct storage for three
years, and the fruit brought less than
nothing.
This is the net result of transaction in
volving S3255 20. to say nothing of court
costs and lawyers fees-that is TO say,
one party to the transaction declined to
pay the mentioned sum for 72, $50 pounds
of dates when they were merchantable,
but had to pay it when they became W ORTIZ
less.
The sale this week revives recollections
of a lawsuit which, in 1890, interested the
business men of San Francisco generally
and the fruit-dealeTs particularly.
A shipment of about 5000 boxes Of Per
sian dates arrived here by the Pacific Mail
from Hong-Kong. consigned to DImmick
& Lowe, agents for Arnold, Cheney u Co.,
New York. The lot was sold to II. Levi at
Az cents pound. He resold about three
quarters of the fruit, and then declined TO
receive the remainder. claiming they did
not come up to sample. He refused TO re-
move them from the Oriental warehouse,
and brought suit against Arnold, Cheney
& Co.
After making the rounds OF the courts,
the case went against Levi, it being held
that too much time had elapsed from the
time the goods were sold until he set up
the claim of their inferiority.
AT the sale the only bidders were a lot OF
peddlers, who risked few dollars in the
hope of finding innocent buyers. and per-
haps by this time they have succeeded in
dsposing Of some of the stuff. About 200
boxes were so badly decayed tina. they had
4 l..
crumbled to dust within the shell.
Yet in few boxes there were dates COW
cred with a thick coating of sugar, which
had exuded through the skin, just as the
saccharine matter ooZes through the coat
of preserved figs, and which despite the
three years age were palatable.
Still. if house wives should happen to be
offered dates to-day at prices away below
the market, they will save money and con-
serve health by refusing to buy.
The morning call., 1893-11-02

to give evidence in Judge Lows court
against w. II. McManus, brother of the
King" who was charged with battery
upon G. w. Wade, were standing In the
main entrance from kearny street. when
McManus made his appearance.
He stopped in front of them and began
to use language more forcble than polite,
and wound up by knocking down the taller
of the two twice in succession before any
one could interfere. Before he could
strike another blow the man lodged into
Chief Crowley's Office.
The shorter of the two men ran through
the building. hotly pursued by McManns,
who caught him at the door of Judge
CaMpbelPs courtroom. He made a blow
at him, but before he could get his wor
in a police officer collared him and dragged
him downstairs to the City Prison, where
he was booked on two charges of battery,
and was Immediately released by Judge
Campbell on his own rec0gniZance.
The case OF battery upon Wade was con-
tinued by Judge Low until the witnesses
recover from their injuries and muster up
sufficient courage 10 appear in court
The morning call., 1893-11-02
A FORGED BOND.
Another Case Uneartfled
Yesterday.
Addie Ryerson, Held for Grand Lar
ceny by Judge Low, is Enjoy
ing Her Liberty.

The numerous instances of forged bail
bonds that have recently come to light
would imply that there is gang of men
banded together for that purpose and that
it includes one or two attorneys of shady
reputation.
Another forged bond has just been dis
covered and there is strong probability
that the forgers will be identified and ar
rested.
Addie RyersOn, a married woman, was
arrested in Oakland on July on a war
rant from Police Court charging her with
grand larceny for the alleged stealing of
500 from another woman to pay an attor-
Dey to defend her husband, who was wait
ing trial tor forgery.
Two days afterward she was released op
$1,000 bonds accepted by Judge Low. who
finally held her to answer before the SCpe-
rior Court.
The cas- was called in the Superior
Court on Monday, when the woman failed
to appear and the bond was declared for
feited.
The names on the bond are Cornelius
Shay, who gives his address as 240 Minna
street, and Qualities as the owner of a
house and lot, valued at $4,000, at that
address. ana David Roy, who qualities as
the owner OF mouse ana lOl aL 0O3 DTaD-
nan street valued at $1,000.
Attorneys O'Donnell, Straus and Jones,
who are appointed by the city to collect
on forfeited bonds. at once levied attach
ments on the properties described in the
bond.
On Tuesday Cornelius Shea, who owns
and conducts a saloon and grocery at 240
Minna street, called upon the attorneys
and conv vinced them that the signature on
the bond was forgery, and very poor
one. Besides, the surname in the bond
was written Shay, whereas he spelled his
name Shea. He, Of course, denied all
knowledge of the bond.
Attorney Straus called upon Judge Low
yesterday, who recalled the case and ex-
pressed the conviction that be would be
able to identify the two men.
While Attorney Straus was in Judge
Lows court the real David Roy called
upon his partner O'Donnell and declared
that he was not party to the bond and
that the signature of his name was
forgery.
The matter has been reported to the
police, and every effort will be made to
place the forgers in prison.
The morning call., 1893-11-02

favor of the Oaklands and the boys from
across the bay looked like sure winners.
Winners they would have been had not
Horner made a wild pitch at a critical
moment and allowed Two men to score,
thus giving the winning run TO the visitors.
Neither side scored in the first inning.
In the second Hines flew out, Hardie
struck out and Cantilion hit to Long and
was out at first. For the BostOns Nc
Carty was given base on balls, but was
thrown ont at second by Speer. Beckley
died at first. Davis hit over O'Neil's
ball out in the right field Davis ma aged
TO make the circuit of the bases and
scored the first run OF the game.
In the third O'Neil flew out to Duffy.
Speer hit to Nash and was out at first.
Horner and Hernon each made a safe hit
but Van Haltren retired the side by
knocking pOp-up fly to the pitcher.
Klttridge hit to 0Neill and was thrown
out at first Carsey got his base on balls
and took second on HOy's sacrifice. Long
hit TO Van Haltren and was out al first.
Denny started the play in the fourth by
batting long fly to Hoy, who muffed it,
The error proved not &c be a costly one,
however. as Speer hit To Nash and both
men were out on double play. Hardie
retired the side by knocking an easy one
TO Nash, who threw him out at first. For
the Bostons Duffy made safe hit and Nc
Carly. BecKley and Davis went out In sue
cessi0n at first Oh intield hits.
In the next Cantillon was given his base
on balls and took second on passed bail. &.
ONeill trotted down to first on four of
Mr.. Carsey's balls, but was forced at sec
ond by Horner's hit to Long. When tn
ball was thrown to first Cantillion at
tempted to come home. but cut third base
and was called out by the umpire Nash
fouled out and Kittridge was retired on an
easy fly to Cantillion. Carsey hit a hot
one down the left field foul line, which was
returned in time to catch him at third, re-
tiring the side.
The Oaklands led the score in the sixth
on Van Haltren's two-bagger and Denny's
sacrifice. Hernon was first to the bat and
was given his base on balls. He tried to
come home on Van Haltren's twO-base hit,
hut was caught at the plate. Denny flew
out TO Hoy and Van Haltren scored.
Hines made safe hit, but was forced out
at second on Hardie's hit to Long. For
the visitors Boy, Long and Duffy were
forced out in succession at second base.
Neither side scored in the seventh or
eighth. but In the ninth the Colonels got
another run. Hardie hit for two bags and
took third on Cantillon's sacrifice. O'Neill
flew out to hoy and Hardie scored before
the ball could bt returned. Speer hit safe.
but HorDer retired the side by fly TO Nc
Carty. With the score 2 to / again st
them the bean-eaters sent Duffy to the
bat for the last half. He ripped off a hot
liner, which was secured by Denny, who
made good stand catch with his left hand.
At this juncture Horner made wild
pitch. and before Speer could get the ball
both McCarty and Beckley had crossed
the plate. Following Is the score:
The morning call., 1893-11-02
OUR COLORED CITIZENS.
A Social Club Organized-Benefit for
an Amateur.

Last night social club was organized
among the young colored people OF the
city, to be known as the Assembly Club.
The objects will be entirely of a social
nature. and the promoters of the organiza-
tion expect to secure permanent quarters,
open library and Teading-roOm and make
other preparations for the entertainment
of the memb bers and their friends
The colored people propose giving an
entertainment on Friday evening at Cali
fornIa Hall. on Post street. for the benefit
of c. 81. 1insley, young col0red student.
who is endeavoring to prepare himself for
the stage. The Young man is said to be
possessed of more than ordinary dramatic
talent, and his friends Will take this
method of giving him an opportunity to
secure the assistance of competent masters
in the pursuit of his studies.
The morning call., 1893-11-02
A Good Physician.

He is the best physician who takes advantage
OF any remedy that offers the right kind of re-
lief. Some medicines relieve, but for the mo-
ment only. Their ultimate effect is TO Increase
the suffering.
ALLCoCK's Porous PLAsTERs are unver-
sal favorite with good physicians, and are
always recommended by Them fer local pains of
every Kind In all cases of lame or weak back.
stiffness OF the JOINTS rheumatism, indlg stion,
kidney trouble. they are by far the best exter.
nal remedy. Not only do ALLcoCK's Porous
PLAsTERS relieve pain, but they have no after
i'll effects. They are GOOD, ONLY GOOD. THOR
OUGHLY GOOD.
BRANDRETH's PILLS rectify the secretions. =
The morning call., 1893-11-02
Sacramento's Mayor.

Mayor B. U. Steinman of Sacramento
VAS in the city yesterday attending to
some business matters, ana when ap-
preached relative to the probable outcome
of the elections in that city next week,
when he goes before the people for re-
election, appeared to be quite confident of
success. Mr.. Steinman is the candidate
Cd what is termed the Reform Democratic
ticket, and his friends claim that he will
not only have the support of the larger
portion of the Democratic party in that
city, but of a great many Republicans as
we'll
The morning call., 1893-11-02
Society Notes.

Elisha Cook of this city and Miss Ger
trude Kaine of ST. Louis will be united in
marriage az 6 o'clock this evening at the
home of the bride. 37l7 Deimar boulevard,
ST. Louis.
The Excelsiors will give their regular
monthly party at Union-square Hall this
evening.
Myrtle Circle No. 105, Companions of the
Forest of America. will give an entertain
ment and dance this evening at Social Hail..
A lcaZar building.
The morning call., 1893-11-02
INTIMIDATING WITNESSES.
w. II. McTlanus Makes Things Lively
at the old City Hall.

1t Is seldom that case of battery occurs
within the precincts of the old City Hall,
but yesterday the usual crowd of loungers
were treated to two exhibitions of slugging
within few minutes of each other.
Two witnesses who had been summoned
The morning call., 1893-11-02
PROPOSALS p

ITO CONSTRUCT AN ENGINE-HoUSE FOR
use OF the Fire Department. on Douglass st.
ONCE Of the Clerk OF the Board OF Supervisors OF
the city and county of San Francisco, october 81,
1898
In accordance with resolution Nc 947O
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received in open
board on Monday afternoon, November 9, 1898,
from to 1880 O'CLOCK for supplying all material
and erecting an engine house for use OF the
Fire Department on the east line of Douglass ST..
l63 feet northeriy from the Ocean road. in &C
cordance with plans and specifications prepared
by the Board of Fire Commissioners, to be seen at
the office of the Chief Engineer of the Fire De-
partment old City Hall
The work to be done under the supervision and
to the satisfaction OF the Chief Engineer OF the
Fire Department and Fire Department Committee
of the Board OF Supervisors. and to De completed
within 90 days from date OF award OF contract.
NoTICE-Btdders will estimate and state price
for which the entire work viii be dOuo, with the
distinct understanding that eight hours shall con-
work.
The party to whom the contract is awarded will
be required prior TO or at the time OF the eNecu-
ton of the contract to pay the cost of advertising
this notice in three daily newspapers
In order to preserve uniformity and to facilitate
the award the board has resolved to receive no
bids unless made upon blank forms prepared by
the committee, and certified check for the sum
OF $500, deposited by the bidder with and made
payable to the clerk of the board, conditioned II
and II the bidder shall fall or neglect to execute
a written agreement and give the required bond
within si1 days after, the sum shall be paid into
the city and county Treasury by said clerk as
liquidated damages for failure and neglect.
Blanks furnished by the clerk.
The board reserves the right to reject all bids
If the pubic good so require.
oc3l 5t JNO. A. RUSSELL, Clerk.
The morning call., 1893-11-02

Earned runs-UakIahds z. TwO-base hits-Car-
sey, Van Haltren. Harde aud beckley. First base
on errors-Oaklands 3, Bostons L First base on
called bslIs-oaklands 3, Bostons 3. Lett on
bases-Oaklands z, Bostons A. Struck out-By
Carsey 8, by Horner /. Double plays-Long TO
Davis to Beckley. Nash to Long TO Beckiey.
Passed balls-Kittridge /. Wild pitches-Horner /.
Time OF game-l hour 35 minutes. Umpire-Mc-
Donald. Ofhcial Scorer--J. Stapl leton.
The Bostons play in San Jose to-day
and in Stockton Saturday, returning for
the Sunday game in this city.
The morning call., 1893-11-02
For Whisky Sold.

D. V. b. Henarie has sued Howard
Fraser for S1l26 60, balance due on bill
for liquors sold and delivered.
The morning call., 1893-11-02

CALL and see our special So so hats. Arnett
Millinery, ITO Market street, near Fourth.
The morning call., 1893-11-02

STITCH IN time saves nine, so with the eye
60 to Berleling. AIT Kearny. for your glasses. +.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-23

litical life. Banks, unequaled in his de-
pertinent, was as COO as a summer cucum-
Der; Aiken, his principal opponent, was
courteous and Hentlemanlike to all; Gid
dings wore a broad brimmed hat to shield
his eyes from the rays of the gas chandelier;
Stephens of Georgia piped forth his shrill
responses, and Senator Wilson went busily
about whipping in
meanwhile thesupply of ham at the eat
ing counter below stairs was exhausted, the
oysters were soon after minus, and those
who had brought no lunch had to humble
ginger cakes, 1t was remarked by good
Judges that as the morning advanced the
coffee grew weaker, suggesting a possibility
the caterer could not distinguish between
cocoa and cold water, and only replenished
his boiler with the latter. There We're more
questions of order, more backing people up
to vote. and an increase of confusion. Men
declared that they would stick while they
entreated others to shift, and rs daylight
streamed in upon the scene the political
gamesters had haggard and careworhl coun-
.tenances. The result Of the nights work
was no choice.
AT last, after nine long, tedious weeks,
the agony was over and Banks was elected"
ROBERT GRAVES.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-23
NO $500
APPLICATION FOR A PATENT.
U. &. LAND OFFICE,

HELENA. Mont, Sept. 2s, 1903.
Notice II hereby given thai ! homas d. Reilly,
whose pc.tcfiice address is Helena. Mont. has
this day flea An application for q patent for
1.4A6.S linear feet OF tie Sycamore quartz mine
or vein bsarinE gold. with surface ground sa2 3
feet in width, situated in Colorado morgan
ized) mining district. county Of Lewis and
Clarke Snd state Of Montana. and designated by
the fold notes and official plat on ME In this Of
hce as survsJ No. 49,. In township 0 IL. range
" lunsurveyed). Of principal base limo and
meridian Of AontanA. said survey No. 4.2S3
being as follows. to-wic
Beginning At corner No. /. from which the oor-
Nor to %sectiOas J., 8, 7 and II. on " boundary { y n.
- v. bears n IS dog IL min " 1888 It. and run
thence Q - deg ~ min . 3h II 10 cor 20. 4;
thence IA SO deg 4 min Q 24&.5 IT to cor 10. ); thence
n II deg 50 min Q 1867 IT to cor %. g. thence
n a deg ~ min " aS23 feet to cor No 8: tnsnce
3 10 cog ~ min v 1aA6.8 f. - cor No. i. p ace Of
I s9inniRg.
Magnetic variation Is deg Is min .. containing
lstt acres, upon which = notice Of asid spplicN-
ton Was posted the 18th dny of ssptembsr. 1895.
The iooatiCn of this mine 10 recorded ia tho
in book y. page 5a2 OF lodes-
he adjoining clRimants are tho Moonshine
lode lunsur 70, oL on tho north. claimants un-
known.
ANY and ~. persons claiming adversely any
portion OF said Sycamore quartz lode minS OF
Fnrs"ce groun | are required 10 file their adverse
claims With ths register of tho United States
land Office at helena. IN the state Of Msntsna.
during tre sixty days period Of publication
hereof. or they will DO barred by virtue OF the
provisions Of the statute.
Dale OF drst publication. beDt. ~. 1893.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-23
The Str0n cost Defence

Ia TO p om'te digestion. activity of the
liver and Popularity OF the bowsls.
with Tho incompatible alter tive aud tonic.
Hoststter's Stomach Bitter, medi-
ONE without IL d awb%ck. safe and
thorough. and having the highest pro-
fsssional sanction. IL p onotes an nd,-
Quate secretion of the Rastric juices that
act rs solvsnts Of the food. and insures its
conversion inso rich. nourishinR hloo'.
which never fail 10 honor tho drafts for
strength made uTOn II by tho rest OF the
aystem. AZ a laxative Of tina bowels It -
natural and gentle In operation. but At tie
srmo time effective. BY directing the bile
into its proper channel II removes the many
and harsssinR ~ mptoms OF liver complaint.
Heartburn. manson. sick headaches. n-rvou'.
nose. rhsu n atislD. Ralnria and kidney trou-
bio are Esmsdied BY IL.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-23
NO S,Sl2.)
APPLICATION FOR PATENE
u. d. LAND OFFICE.

u. 3 IAND tFfltE-
HELENA. Mont. Aug. 70. 1923.
Notice Il hereby given that john ,Winseott and
Sue Minso0tt. whose postoeios sdd.ss. Ia hel-
sAa, Msnt j., aud James , iAsoott and Ella Win
scott, whose poseotics address 10 AaamssA IA.
hsv. ne day filed application for patent nndsr
placer. Aeaasnated ~ report No. 10y. situated In
- (unsrsanizod) mininG district. JsfiersoA
esunty. Montana, In seetl"n "a township :
nsrth, mango ; west. whioh claim Is recorded In
the Office q tbs recorder Of Jensrssn county. ~
Bonldsr. Mont and ds.eribsd - isliowsi
Being the n u Of the 8 y Of the SM \ and ~
NJ Of the = Not the 81 \ of SEQ H. - n. n
. ". embracing eighty acres. upon HhiSn no
tics Of said application was posted the I'VE sAv
Of August l6vX
Tbs saly adjoining claim 10 thess Drsnlsn y
II. X. No. tav. on the east,
10 10 hereby directed that The above notice 70
published at ths sxpenes Of claimant soeve
named. In MR HELENA lHp1RxNDKRT. . nsW1.
paper published rS Helena Msat,, sad nearest
70 satd claim; fog tbs period Of So day. from ~
lrut publication.
Oaas & AEss DshlisattsA. Aas. q. Qeo-
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-23

A memorable all night session was that
held just before the war when N. P. Banks
was finally elected speaker. It's Mr.. Poore
who describes that scene in his usual hap
py n EARLY in January an attempt
was made to sit it OUT and all night the
house seethed like q boiling caldron. Yer