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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22
The Same Out Here.
New York Times


This is the worst town / ever saw to find
an address after dark" said a Boston man
who was wandering up and down West
Fifiy-seventh street Thursday evening.
looking for a number on house. ''lt is
easy enough to find a street in New York.
but when 1t comes to a number a jersey
lawyer would be puzzled. Look along this
street, forinstance. You will not find MANY
houses with number on the vestibule dior
and light back of it, but you will find
some with numbers on the Inside door. or
on small plate outside. and how is one to
be guided! have climbed four stOops and
have not clew yet There was plate on
one door. but it was so dark about that |
could not make out the figures. and at the
other places doubt whether there was a
number. OF course it's all right when you
get start TO count the house, but the
trouble Is IN getting that start In Boston
we put the number of house on tho street
lamp standing in front of it, and then there
is no trouble In finding what you want.
Many New York streets have gas lamps
still, and it would not be a bad plan to fol-
low the Boston idea by way of aiding those
who are looking up addresses after sun
down."
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22

Will appear to approach each other nightly
till the 25th inst, Mars travelling outward by
the excess of its real motion over the ap-
parent motion due to the movement OF the
earth in its orbit, Jupiter being apparently
drawn inward to the sun because the
earth's motion is a greater quantity than
Jupiter's real orbital mOti0n-thus:
In other words, Mars appears to pass
above Jupiter. On the 22d the two planets
set within minutes Of each other. On the
Goth the difference is nearly half an hour
and will continue to increase.
AsBEsTos-Subscriber Sacramento. and
others. CD Asbestos Is found in several
counties of the State, notably Ell Dorado,
Lake, San Bernardno and San Diego. 1t is
plentiful in certain localities about Placer
vile. About three miles south Of Ferris, In
San Diego County, considerable quantity
OF as bestos has been found in beds of slate
inclosed In the granite. (2) Asbestos is q
variety OF the ampbibole or hornblende
family of minerals, and consists of silica,
magnesia and alumina, with trace OF iron.
1t Is almost absolutely infusible, and, as its
fibers can be woven, 1t IL specially adapted
to the manufacture of freproof goods. Its
feeble consistency is the chief objection.
II is, however, excellent packing material
for stoves, ETC., and as non-conducting
material for steam-pipes.
PROFESSIONAL COURTESY - L., City.
There is no improperly in addressing
lady as Mrs. Professor John Jones or Mrs.
DR.. Thomas Brown or Mrs. Judge Lex.
though 1t savors somewhat of a professional
advertisement. But in this age of women's
rights and coeducation it is usual TO omit
any reference to the husbands professional
qualifications. and address the lady simply
as Mrs. Brown, Jones or Lex. as the case may
be. (2) Very few men care 10 be spoken of
as Mrs. Browns husband or Mrs. Jones'
husband
AN UNKNOWN WORLD b.. City, writes:
please let me know through your columns
the meaning of the word 'morenceau'p Is
1t not misprint? 1t is used in this sense: :
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22
THE BONDS FORFEITED.
Bondsmen Cannot Secure the Man
They Are Sureties For.

Yesterday Judge Joachmsen declared the
bonds OF Charles Buisse. amour ting to
$1,000, with King" McManus and Ned Fos-
ter as sureties. forfeited. Buisse is the man
who received $500 from friend to bet on
wrestling match. made the bet and won,
and then skipped out with the $1,000. He
was brought back and arraigned for embez-
Element. giving bonds in the sum named for
his appearance for trial. Released on bail
Bulsse again disappeared and went TO Mon
treal, Canada. where he now is His bonds
men have been trying to secure extradition
papers for the arrest and return OF the
fugitive, but Governor Markham refuses to
grant The request. Carroll Cook, attorney
Tor the bondsmen, appeared In court yester-
day and protested against forfeitng the
bonds, OF the ground that the Governor had
placed a bar In the path of the bondsmen
In their efforts TO capture Buisse. Judge
Joachlmsen forfeited the bonds, but gave
u as his opinion that in case suit was
brought against the bondsmen the action of
the Governor would be good defense
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22
DESTITUTE AND DYING.
The Sad Plight of Sick and Helpless
Woman


Mrs. Hudnall, an invalid woman, is hav.
ing hard battle with poverty and sickness.
She is a complete physical wreck, alb :
solutely destitute, and her sory is greatly
increased by the heartless conduct of the
man she calls husband.
With her aged mother the sick woman
occupies furnished room In fiat ON Turk
street. near Larkln. They are too moor TO
pay rent, but the young man who let's the
room allows them the free use of it. The
husband of the sick woman is we'll dressed
and supplied with money, but abuse ia all
he has for his dying wife, so she says.
Instead of ministering to her needs,
Hudnall visits the house, uses bad lam
guage and behaves In such brutal fashion
that the police have been called upon TO
eject him from the place. Mrs Hudnal is
suffering from cancer OF the stomach, and
according to her statement her husband has
frequently asked her why she didu't take
poison and end her misery.
When Hudnall married the woman sew
eral years ago she was prosperous cloak
maker. Since their union she has supported
the man in idleness. in return for which she
received nothing but the worst kind of ill
treatment. Friends have been Supplying
the invalid and her mother with the neces-
sites Of life.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22

session Yesterday afternoon, and outside oi
hearing the case against James Riley. dflvef
of engine Is, charged with being intoxicated,
but little business was transacted.
Riley pleaded guilty TO the charge. offering
as an excuse that It was holiday time anu
he had taken drop t0o much. lie is
married man with nine children. The COM
missioners decided 70 suspend Riley fer
thirty days, and date the sentence from
January / last. he having been of duty
since that date awaiting trial.
William Ryan was appointed hoseman oil
Company 4. vice Fun, aud Joseph benheu
was MAIDS driver of the water-tower vice
rpSiyn ed.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22
SUPERVISORS SUPREME.
Judge ConIan Holds That They Can
Grant Permissions.

Judge Conlan Holds That They Can
Grant Permissions.
In the case Of John c. Byrnes. OF the firm
of Byrnes & Hunting. charged with violating
the fire ordinances. the defendant was dis
missed Yesterday
The firm named Is fitting up tho Wigwam
at the cor ner of Jones and Eddy streets as
theater. and the FIRE ordinances provide that
in all places Of amusement the ceiling ana
stairwRyS shall be lathed with iron laths
and covered with three coats Of plaster. In
stead of following the ordinance, Byrnes II
Hunting were found covering the ceiling
with cloth DIPPED in SEINE alleged ire-pTooT
solution, and Assistant Chief Sullivan
stopped the work. On the trial 1t transpred
that before commencing work, the firm had
procured the unanimous consent OF the
Board of Supervisors aud the Mayor to
violate the fire ordinance. Judge Conlan.
in dismiSsing the case. held that the super
viSors had the right 10 authorize the viola
ton of any fire ordinance they may have
passed without the consent OF the Fire War
dens. the latter being by law under the con-
troll Of the board.
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Real Estate Sales.

Sol Getz & Brother Of IS Post street made
the following sales this week: Lot 15ox12O.
on the northwest corner of | street and
Eighth avenue, for $500; lot 5oxl2O. on the
westerly line of Forty-first avenue, 125 feet
south of street, for $3.50; LOT 5ox12O. ON
the southeTly line Of L street. 1870 feet east
of Thirtieth avenue, for S700; lot 5Ox12O,
on the easterly line Of Twelfth avenue. 225
feet south of l street, for $1,000.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22
How to Measure a River.
ST. Louis Globe Democrat.

Anybody can measure. approximately,
the breadth OF river without surveyors
compass or any mechanical means what
ever The man who desires to make the
experiment should place himself at the
edge of the stream, then stand perfectly
sill, face the opposite bank and lower the
brim OF bis hat until II just cuts the oppo-
site bank. Then let him put both hands
under his chin, to steady his head, and
turn slowly round until the hat brim cuts
some point on the level ground behind him.
Mark the spot where the hat brim cuts tha
ground. then pace off the distance and it
will be found about the breadth Of the
river.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22
VISITED BY A BURGLAR.
The Residence of F. E. Monteverde


Entered Thrice in Twenty Days.
F. L. Monteverde lives at 1913 Suffer
street, two-story and reimbursement
house. He has grievance. Within a
period of twenty days his premises have
been visited three times by some member
OF the burglar fraternity. and he complains
that in his case it is too much burglary and
too little arrests.
On the night Of the 3lst of last Decem Der a
burglar clambered up ladder on the side
Of the building, which leads to the roof.
swung himself around TO an open window,
entered, lit the gas and then went into the
hall and the dning-room. In the hall he
exchanged his old hat for a new one, went
through the pockets of Overcoats and helped
himself to gloves. He then opened one
drawer IN the sldeOoard IN the dining-rOOm
and appropriated all the silver tableware.
lie attempted TO enter the bedroom, but
was unable to do so for the reason that he
could not turn the keys. each being held
firm BY U-shaped wire thrown over the
dooTKnob and the prongs inserted into the
ring OF the key. Ths night visitor made
his exit from the premises through rear
window of the back parl0r.
On the night OF the 18th an entrance was
effected into the basement and number Of
tools belonging to carpenter who was
making repairs were carried away.
Last Friday night or early yesterday
morning the house was again entered. On
that occasion it was through the main door,
which had been either not carefully locked or
else the lock was worked with a key that
fitted. What is known as a guard-chain was
affixed to the door and in position so that
the burglar could not open it at first but
such little thing as guard chain did not
bother him, for lie used chise to pry off
th e fastenings. Once Inside the premises
he took two overcoats, hats and set of
slverware purchased since the previous
burglary and a silver headed cane. The
stolen property is valued at S75
I'm very sorry that he did not come into
my BEDROOM" said Mr. Monteverde, "fOr
If he had the police would never have been
troubled with him. / would have given
him the contents of weapon / keep
handy aud viii ch know how to USE"
Mr.. Monteverde said that he had reported
the matter to the police. but that nothing
came of il.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22
ENLIGHTENMENT ALLEGED

Bernard Levy, a llquor-salesmap, was ar
rested on warrant sworn TO by his former
employer. Charles Detray, for embezze-
ment. Detray claims that Levy was a sales
man for him and left his employ short
time before he closed down his business,
taking with him over 500 which he had
collected and Tor which no accounting was
made.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22

The great ones ideas will be gathered by
the expert fisher; the experienced reader
who can tell "morenceeu" without lit
erary guide or any preceptor other than his
own trained powers of observation, etc.
1t is probably French provincialism. or
coined word. such as frequently occurs in
Erckmann Chatrain and other French
writer's,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22
THE GOVERNMENT LOSES.
No Fraud Proven in the Conduct of the
HaywarGS Brewery.

The case of the United States VS.. The
New York Brewery of Haywards, John
Booker proprietor. which had occupied the
time OF Judge Morrow and jury In the
United States District Court for several
days, came to an end yesterday. the jury
rendering verdict for the defendant.
Ihe brewery was seized about two wears
ago and some $1,000 worth OF property was
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22

Dr. Pierson stated in the Metropolitan
Tabernacle the other day that the Bible
which he uniformly makes use OF in his
services there, and which has been cher
ished possession OF his since the year 1882,
contained no fewer than 500, 600 otes by his
own hand.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22

Prior to the game between the Wanderers
and Thistles the two junior association
teams Will play a return match; tile Golden
Gate Rovers and California Juniors being
represented by the same teams as appeared
on Sunday last This game will be called
at o'clock.
A meeting of the Alumni Association of
the University of California Will Do held to-
morrow evening, at 8 o'clock, at the office
Of the president. 2l7 Sansome street. TO
take action in reference to the legislation
now pending 10 obtain an appropriation for
large central building in San Francisco
for university nnrnnsas
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22

held by the Government on an allegation
that revenue stamps On barrels had Ssen
used fraudulently several times over.
The first trial of the case resulted In
disagreement OF the jury and now the whole
matter ends, the Government having been
unable to establish its claim of fraud.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22

WORLDS FAIR RATEs-Old Reader, City.
a. The rouud-trip fare from San Francisco
TO Chicago during the Worlds Fair will be
S75. (0 The fair will last six months. not
two years.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22

MEXICAN WAR PENsIoNs-A. Fl. r.,
City. Mexican War pensions Gncrease) are
now being paid IN this city
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22

gels Camp. Cal. For all information as to
the shipment of specimens TO the Worlds
Fair. address the Secretary State Board of
Worlds Fair Commissioners. this city.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22

The AssAYER's GUTDE.-In issuing
new. revised and enlarged edition Of this
practical handbook, which has been STAN
dard work for many years. the publishers
have added many new and valuable fea-
lures. A number of recent and ap-
proved assaying methods are described
in detail, and other material likely TO be
of use to students has been introduced.
The addition of a copiOus index renders the
book a complete guide TO an art too little
understood in this land OF the precious
metals. Published by Henry Carey
Baird & Co., Philadelphia. For sale by
Osborn & Alexander. Price 81 90.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22

Five thousand guineas was paid for the
English hackney stallion Danegelt two
weeks ago. probably the highest price ever
paid 10 England for any horse not thor
Uughbred.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22

REAL ESTATE INQUIRIES E. NJ. A,
City. who states that he is an old subscriber
of The CALL, writes to ask whether "a
man by the name of L. O., who died in San
Francisco. left any real estate and who has
charge of it,"
This is a specimen Of many inquiries
addressed TO the Query Column which OBJ
viOusly cannot be answered Such cases
are of personal and private interest only.
Questions suitable for reply in this column
must be Of general interest and not tending
to the pecuniary benefit of individuals.
Another subscriber who writes TO ask
whether q particular coin is al a premium
Will accept this as the reply.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22

gineers, especially those who are anxious to
become familiar with the improvements in
the machinery of sea-going vessels made
during recent years. Published by Henry
Carey Baird & Co., Philadelphia. For sale
by Osborn & Alexander. Price 81 90
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22

The Fire Commissioners.
The Fire Commissioners met in regular
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22
HEAVY CHEVRON,
FANCY BR0CADED DIAGONAL

SO inches wide. beautiful colorngs. neat
designs, worth 81, sale price
ACC Yard.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22

Store Closes Every Night at 6 o'clock.
J INCORPORATED
NOW FOR TIE
FOURTH!
FOURTH!
FOURTH!

That's the number of the coming week
when referring to our Annual Winter Clear
ance Sale. Not the last nor yet the least
will it be. We're going to create stir in
business circles during its entirety. Not
outside, but inside our store-thats where
the SIR will be. Caused by eager pur-
chasers and busy salespeople; indirectly
caused by the following startling bargains
for this week. No doubt you'll come. Then
compare this ad. with what you find here.
Convince yourself Of the actual merit of
this SALE
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22

CAMEL'S HAIR SERGE,
Black. 40 inches wide. extra heavy,
value 81, sale price
66c a Yard.
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BLACK HEN RIETTA,

SO inches WIDE all wool, an elegant fab
ric, firm and serviceabe. value 50c,
sale price
acc a Yard.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22

WoRLD's FAIR ExuIBIrs-T. Il. E.. An
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-22

HEIGHTS OF STEEPLEs-A. H. NJ, City.
Strassburg Cathedral spire is 465 feet high
that Of Uln Cathedral Is being completed to
height Of 534 feet; Cologne Cathedral has
two towers, each 500 feet high.
The herald., 1893-12-14
BOWERS DEFAULTED,

Charged With Burglsry-He Probably
Went to Mexico.
James w. Bowers, who was to have
been tried Tuesday at Santa Ana for
burglary, is thought to have gone to
Mexico. He was out ON $500 bonds,
and his father, James Bowers, sr., and
his brother-in.law, W. Ii. Elliott, OF
Norwalk, were his bondshen.
The fugitive from justice was first ar
rested in this city by Detective Insley
some time ago and returned to Santa
Ana. He was accused of entering bar
ber shop there and stealing numerous
articles,
As soon as Sheriff Cline got word that
young Bowers had defaulted Under
Sheriff BROKER and Deputies Graham
and Bowler started out to hunt the
muchly-wanted young fellow. There
was no trace OF him TO be found and he
is supposed to have gone to Mexico.
1t is supposed thst he sold his barber
shop at Norwalk and used the proceeds
to get out OF the country.
The herald., 1893-12-14
THE WHITTIER SCHOOL.
The Monthly Meeting Of the Teaohsrs'
Association.

The Monthly Meeting Of the Teaohsrs'
Association.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
officers and teachers association Of the
Whittier state school was held in the
library OF the boys department Tues
day evening, December 18th.
The officers orchestra, consisting OF
Captain and Mrs. Allison, Captain
Oroke, Mr.. Volkmer and Mr.. Reich
ling, rendered Handsome Louise waltz,
and as an encore they gave Petit Coquet.
Captain Chappelear then sang Asthore,
by Tettrere. Mrs. H. @. Wsdleigh,
teacher in the girls department, then
read the paper OF the evening, which
was entitled, The Advantages of Instruc-
tion in Scientific Cooking In the Whit
tier State School. The discussion fol-
lowing was participated in by Mrs.
Coffin, Miss DeWolfe, Captain Croke,
Miss Farnsworth and Miss Morgan.
Captain Allison then rendered . cornet
solo, LIE Reve d'Armor, by Millars. The
officers orchestra then rendered Bells Of
Cornville, by Planquet.
The following resolutions in regard to
the death OF Matthew Carr were unani-
mously adopted:
WHITTIER, CAL, Dec. IL, 1893.
Whereas, 1t has pleased the ailwise
Providence to remove from us our friend
and colaborer. Matthew Carr,
Resolved, That in the death Of Mat
thew Carr the Whittier state school
loses an efficient officer, most kind
and generous friend and noble and
self-sscrifcing citizen and brother. who
hes watched with jealous care over the
interests and improvement Of the boys
in this school under his charge.
Resolved, that we sincerely sympa-
thize with relatives and friends in this
their bereavement, whose loss and grief
we share.
Resolved, That copy OF these reso-
lutions be spread upon the minutes OF
the Officers and Teachers association
OF the Whittier state school and be also
furnished for publication.
WILLIAM q. REICHLINa,
LESTER S. MOORE,
JESSE f. DE WOLFE,
Committee.
The association then adjourned and
spent an hour together socially.
The herald., 1893-12-14
THE FIRE COMMISSION.
THE GAMEWELL PROPOSAL FOR
ALARM APPLIANCES ADOPTED.
Snsineer Wetzel Resigns and Martin
Dunn Appointed to Fill the Va
esncy-Requ utsitions for
Repairs.

The fire commission met yesterday
morning, with all present except Mr..
Wirsching, who was unavoidably abb
sent.
The requisitions for the repairs OF
engine No. 2, which were laid over from
the last meeting, we're taken up. The
committee Of the whole investigated the
repairs and the prices. They afterwards
agreed that they would report favorably.
The commission approved the requisi-
tions.
A communication from N. E. Johnson,
left over from the last meeting, asking
for q permit to erect planning mill at
the corner of Del Monte street and the
Southern Pacific railroad company, was
taken up, and the commissioners, after
considering the matter, decided that 1t
would not be possible for them to grant
it. They did not consider that they had
the jurisdiction to grant the request.
Chief Moriarty reported the weights
OF the engines in the department hs
follows: Engine No. l, with coal, water
and two men, 7100 pounds; engine No.
2, empty, 600; engine No. 8, with coal,
water and two men, 1900; engine No. a,
with coal and water. 6870; engine No.
8, with coal, water and two men, 7100 /;
engine No. 6. with coal and water, 6640 I;
engine No. z, with coal and water, 5000 /;
engine No. s, with coal and water, $500.
The consideration of the report was
deferred and it was referred to the COM
mittee OF the whole.
A number of requisitions and de-
mands were read and approved.
Proposals for FIRE alarm appliances
were taken up and considered.
A communication was read from Geo.
P. Low, electrical inspector for the Pa
cific Insurance Union, which stated that
proposals had been received from the
Gamewell company and from the Mu-
nicipal Fire and Police Telegraph COM
pany. He stated that both were equally
satisfactory.
Mr.. Broderick moved that the COM
mission recommend that the council
enter into contract with the Gamewell
company for $2767. 80, some slight mod
ifications being made in minor matters.
Carried.
Martin Wetzel presented his resigna-
tion a. relief engineer and it was ac-
cepted without discussion, Martin Dunn
being elected to fill the vacancy.
The board then adjourned.