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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-18
A $4,000 DRESS.
Such a Gown Is Now in
San Francisco.
1T WAS MADE FOR ROYALTY.
Forty Feet of Train, Requiring Six
teen Maids of Honor to
Hold IL Up.

In one of the rooms on the second floor
of the Alaska Commercial Company's
building, 80 Sansome street. there is a
w0man's dress which was made 10 sell for
100000 francs.
1t is garment that if worn at one
of the Friday night c0tillons would create
a social sen sation which would outlive the
century. Byepecial favor CALL reporter
was permitted to view it yesterday.
The robe is magnificent creation of the
dressmakers' art, being of lustrous white
satin heavily embroidered with gold. The
bodice is cut decollete without sleeves and
filled in with rare point lace. The train is
fully ten feet in length and is lined inside
with point d AlencOn lace and bow knots
of white satin. Around the edge of the
skirt and train is a border of gold bullion,
and the entire dress IS embroidered at in.
tervals with an imperial design wrought OF
gold.
The manteau de la cour is something
magnificent. 1t is of pigeon-blOOd ruby
velOurs de Lyon, and is nearly forty feet
in length. being lined throughout with
white ermine 1t is confined to the nee k
10y large brooch of diamonds. All around
the border IS an exceedingly heavy EN-
brodery In gold, displaying a series of
hOrns-of- plenty from which clusters of
flowers issue. This embroidery is fully a
foot wide and is a work of high art. Seat
tered over the body of the manteau are the
same imperial designs in gold EN- br0idery.
There are eight straps of white satin at
each side of the manteau for the. con-
venience OF the sixteen ladies of honor
when holding the train.
Stretched upon frame so as to show it
we'll, the robe fills one side of a large
room. Looking at it from the front, there
is presented the striking contrast of color
in the lustrous white satin, the bright gold
and the ruby red everything the ermine
The effect is remark ably fine indeed. No
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-18

T. f. Barry, on, behalf of the widow,
stating that the estate; was really lnSoi-
vent and that no such sums as this could
be allowed. Judge C6ffey thought other
wise, however. and on Mrs. Oxford still
remaining ebdurate, on an order To snow
cause why Mrs. Oxford should not be
punished for contempt of court. an order
was made out for her commitment.
Attorney Barry was given the necessary.
time to take steps in the matter. and yes
terdav afternoon writ of habeas corpus
on Mrs. Offord,s behalf was sued out be-
fort Judge: Hebbard. Judge Hebbard
made he writ returnable at 10 O'Clock to-
morrow morning before Judge Seawell,
and fixed bail a. $50
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suspicion enters the mind of the genuine
ness of the material. Embroidery" does
not carry the idea of the gold trimming.
lt'is nearly an inch high and wrought with
great skill and delicacy.
The eight satin straps On each side may
be useful, but are not altogether orna-
mental. They are for the convenience OF
those ladies of honor who hold up the
train-for no woman, queen or peasant,
could walk naturally with the heavy bur-
den OF gold trailing behind her.
ibis costly dress was made two years
ago by Nine. Marie Apparuti, a Paris
dreSsmaker, who was also drectress of a
fashion journal, the Conseiller des Danes
ct des Demolselles, published at Rue de
Lille. She gave cut the information that
she had received an order from the En-
press of Russia for a court dress to cost
$50 600 francs.
Upon the strength of having her In
perlal Majesty as customer Nine,
ADparuti succeeded in borrowing consd-
cradle sums from trades people and pro-
fesslonal men. She asked the loans as
advances until the dress could be finished
and sent to ST. Peters burg. In this way
she secured In cash something over 1000 :
600 francs.
Meanwhile she set to work on the gar
ment by "sub-c0ntract." Hundreds from
the fashionable quarter, ST. German.
construction, aud its fame extended To the
bounds OF the beau mnnde. They also
contributed largely to the enterprislng
dressmakers' brilliant but dishonest
scheme. She actually contracted for AID
tnere was delivered for the robe LABOR
and material 10 the amount of l25OOO
francs. The embroidery cost $4,000 francs
and the ermne 5000.
When IL WAS finished Nine. Apparuti
sent the dress TO The Cars wife. naming
price IF 100000 francs. 1t was refused
ana returned not on account of its qualify
and style, but because it was not ordered
she then disappeared suddenly. having
made arrangements lar the circulation of
report that she had been severely burned
by the explosion OF petroleum lamp and
gone To hospital.
Nj. Iouny, judicial magistrate, seized the
uIess' her papers aud correspondence ana
IN due time he robe went TO the HoleI
Drouot. TIE government auclioD-house, to
De SOLD Tor the benefi Fit OF creditors. There
was large attendance of fasbionahle
people and mOdistes. The minimum price
named by the Government was 90 GOO
francs, Tor which amount it was knock ed
ooMn 10 L. Nj. Gruen waldt, d great furrier
of Paris.
short time since it was bought by
John Maiowansky of Kamsehatka. the
principal dealer In ermine ana beaver in
the world. be has close friendly and
business relations with the Alaska Com
inerclal Company and as a personal favor
they allowed him to 81 ore his possession in
their warehouse. Mr. Ma!owansky will
snip the dress to Russia in a few weeks
what his intentions are has not developed
Mime. Apparuti turned up in ST. Peters
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WHAT 1T COSTS.
Two Chinese FeIons Deported Yes
terday-The Bill.

A weil-knowa lawyer gave CALL re-
porter some figures concerning the cost of
deporting AZ Dang Woey and All hing.
whe were arrested on Decem Der 90. 1se3'
and sent home on the steamship Peru yes.
terday.
The memorandum showed that the fare
paid was $50 % each; that S4S had been
expended in boarding the prisoners since
their arrest, and other costs had been
ST. 30. Ii it is going to cost SS5 for the
felons the bill Will be $40, 900, and if in
costs a minimum of $50 % each for the es-
timated 10000 laborers, paupers, etc.. who
vill have to go b me. that bill will be
$500. 500 so that the total bill from the
first d lstrict will be $685., 500.
This is said to be less than the usual es
innate of cost.
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For Young Men.

This afternoon at 3 o'clock Rev. B. D.
Sinclair will deliver an address at the
Young Mems Christian Association Hall,
252 Suffer street. to young men only. Mr..
Sinclair IS pastor OF Calvary Presbyterian
Church, Seattle, and is said to be a yery
eloquent, Interesting speaker. The Young
Mems Choral Union. in connection with
the association. under the direction of Mr..
7. A. Il. Dow, will furnish music. The
service is exclusively for gentlemen be-
between 16 and 40 years of age.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-18
NAVAL OFFICER IRISH.
He Assumed the Duties of His
Office Yesterday.

The newly appointed Naval Officer of
this port, John p. Irt,h. accom- anied by
his chief deputy. W. MasliD, walked up
to the desk of the now ex-Naval Officer
Danforth in the Custom-hOuse yesterday
morning, and aftera pleasant good morn
ing" Mr.. Irish intimated that the hour for
Danforth's departure was at hand, ex-
pressing regret that he had to displace so
able and courteous a gentleman.
MIR. Danforth promptly acknowledged
the right of Mr.. Irish by getting out, say
ing that since he had 10 60. il was pleas
ure TO be superseded by so courteous and
able gentleman as Colonel IRISH. Then
they both bowed. and the f0rmality of
turning over the records was gone through
after which Mr.. Danforth started in to as
sst his successor in getting hold of the
rnnes"
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THE ROACH ESTATE.
Petition for Revocation of Probate
of Will.

A petition for the revocation of the rro-
bate II The Will Of John Roach was fled
yesterday afternoon in the probate de-
partment OF the, SnDeriog Court by Henry
l. Fisher, nephew of the deceased. John
Roach. who was brother of the lite
Philip A. Roach, who died n March. 1890
BY &n Geographic will dated ten wears
previous he bequeatfed ali Of his pron-
erty. estimated a 100000, and consisting
largely OF cash in hand. to his. sister.
Maria L. Roach. an unmarried lady who
has now almost peached The biblical age
'ol three score and ten.
A contest was commenced Immediately
after the fling Of the will. but was abarl-
uoned a;iittie less than a year ago. TIE
present petition for revocation. alleges
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THEY Go BACK.
Wise Must Reinstate the Civil Serv-
ice Men.

Tomorrow Collector of the Port John
h. Wise will reinstate In the positions from
which he removed them few months ago
Rayner Sharp, examiner; G. D. Bunker.
sampler and L. E. Bean and I. j. Halpin.
inspectors. all of the customs service. The
restoration will be bitter pill to Collector
Wise in one way and his salvation in an
other. 1t is bitter because he now knows
he is no longer an autocrat, but that to
remove men from civil service positions he
must have good cause. Ii Is his saliva ton,
for now when the Iroquois braves swoop
down upon him with their scalping-knives
in hand he can say: What use is it for me
to discharge these fellows? They'll only
be put back again." But all the same,
Collector Wise is said to dislike he rein
statement and it is also said that the four
men replaced will have to obey orders 10
the shading on the tail of comma or off
will go their heads.
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Charged With Grand Larceny.

Michael Carrielo. a cook. and Fred Gega.
a fruit-dealer. were arrested in room on
Hilbert and Stockton streets on warrant
yesterday by Policeman Oman on the
charge Of grand larceny. The complain
ing witness is Peter Vedovich, and he
alleges that the defendants stole a purse
from him containing $4,000 worth of prom
issory notes and two bank drafts for small
amounts. The defendants say they found
the purse and wanted a reward for return
ing it, which led o their arrest
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Caroline Foster ,nprovino

The case against John Rudzinsky, who
shot Caroline Foster at 515 Grant avenue
about two months ago because she refused
to marry him. was called in Judge ,Joach-
imsen's court yesterday and again contin-
ned. Prosecuting Attorney Cabaniss said
that he had received word from the City
and County Hospital that the physicians
now entertained homes of her recnverv
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Brought From Los Angeles.

Detective Dillon arrived from Los An
gefes yesterday morning with Benjamin
NJ. Goldberger, WHO is wanted here ON the
charge of grand larceny. On February s
he stole box cnn aiming $1,000 worth OF
diamonds and other ie~elry belonging to
n : father, Max Goldberger. pawnbroker.
3l7 Seventh street. and he II iheT swore
OUT warrant for his arrest. Most Of the
stolen property has been recovered.
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burg some months after the crash m Paris.
She was arrested. and to escape extradl-
ton feigned insanity and was sent 10 the
St Nicholas Asylum. After few months
confinement she made her escape and dis
appeared. no one knows whittier. Some
reports have it that she committed suicide.
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Philharmonic Society.

The next concert of the Philharmonic
Society, of which Herman Brandt is the
director, will take place in Metropolitan
Temple on the 28tn inst. Among other
attractions will be several solos performed
by the 'celioist OF the Vienna Prater or
cbestra.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-18

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING-E Engineer,
Sacramento. There is a school for instruc-
ton in electrical engineering in this city
conducted by A. Van der Naillen.
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QUEEN OF THE PACIFIC. ETC.-Grey'
hound, AIameda The information can BIZ
Obtained from the editor of the Kerr
County Californian. Bakersfield.
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THREE BROTHERS.. "a. F., City. TIL
above mentioned vessel sailed from Sa
Francisco to Europe on her maiden tri
Octo Der 4. 1873.
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His Client Died.

Attorney George E. Colwell. who some
few days ago sued out b. beas corpus pro-
ceedngs in the case of the convict George
Bee, received word from Warden Auli of
Folsom Penitentiary that Bee died there
month ago.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-18

VETERAN GUARD-M. j. H., City. The
organ cation is an independent and inter
Tor organization. 1t was founded by one
of the g. A. r. posts in this city.
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MARRIAGE = Ignoramus. City. The
Catholic church does not forbid marriage
among its member during Lent but there
is no solemn iZation of the marriage.
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SOCIETIEs-E. r.. San Lucas. If til
societies are secret ones, a Catholic cannC
IN consistency with his religious dutie
belong 10 them.
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QUERY COLUMN.
The Worlds Circulation
Per Capita.
CUSTOM-HOUSE APPLICANTS.
Routes to TamaIpais How Park
COmmiss iOners Are Ap-
pointed.

Queries reaching this office before Friday
evening will be answered the Sunday following
Only questions that are of general interest will
be replied to. Do not inelose stamps expecting
personal reply.l
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-18

CHRIS EvANs-W. FL. T., Milbrae, Sa
Mateo. The false arm and hand VIZ
mentioned in the papers before the tin
you allude TO.
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MIDwINTER FAIR-H. R. W., City. TIL
only way TO get your questions answere
is by application TO the executive con
mittee.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Subscriber.
City. Alter A has risen to a point OF in
formation respecting an order still pend
ing, BIS motion that no action be taken
on the matter at that meeting was in or
dar
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COLONIAL. S., City. 1t was stated in
the telegraphic dispatches that Prince
COlonna was a prince of Italy and iuris
diction in the matter could only be ex-
ercised over him by the Italian courts.
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JEROME K. JEROME, ETC. = A Sab
scrber. City. The address of jerome is
'offiee of the Ider. Strand. London" 1t
is impossible to give the other addresses
asked.
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INHERITANCE-E. NJ. F., Oakland. %
The daughter has. no right of Inheritance
in supposed case. ~ The marriage would
be legal. The name is only good for the
purposes of identification.
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BAY IsLANDs-Subscriber City. They
belong to the city and county of San
Francisco.
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BLAINE's. BIRTHPLACE =. Old Sub
scriber. City. James G. Blaine was borr
at West Brownsville. Washington County
Pa.
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JOHANNESBURG i. 81. Y, Visalia.
The rates given were correct. All infor-
nation and tickets can be had on applica.
ton to Thomas Cook & Sons agency. 62l
Market street. San Francisco.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-18

SANDow-C. A. j., City. A letter adj
dressed to the New York Clipper will
reach him. Whether he has written a
work on physical development cannot be
discovered here.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-18

CALIFORNIA FRUIrs-A. T., Cleveland.
Ohio. Professor Wickson published the
work on the subject and any bookseller in
San Francisco could supply it, or it could
be obtaiued through the Horticultural So
ciety, Suffer street, San Francisco.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-18

CRoNsTADT HARBoR-P. C. NJ, Benicia.
Cooking is allowed on all vessels whether
they be mel-Of-war or merchantmen.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-18

WRECK OFF CAPE HATTERAs-C. FL.
r., 7acaville. The steamer that was
wrecked off Cape Hatteras at the time
mentioned was the Central America, for
merly the George Law. Lieutenant Herp
don was commander OF the vessel.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-18

FINE ART BUILDING = Reader, San
Francisco. This Is constructed of iron
and brick.
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REPORTERs-J. P. City. Shorthand il
not necessary for reporters.
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DEEDS. ETC.-J. o. It, Haywards. q
deeds are recorded to give notice to the
world, so as to bind subsequent purchas-
ers and incumbraucers. (2) The deed
would take precedence although not re-
corded, over the homestead.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-18

RELATIONSHIP = j. r., City. First
cousins once removed.
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ToPoLoBAMPo-C. c.. City. If this
colony is in existence letter addressed to
the managers OF the colony. Topolo bampo,
Slnaloa, Mex. would elicit the informa-
ton YOU want.
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PROFESSOR NAGARKAR.
A Bombay Delegate TO Lecture in
This CITY.

Professor B. b. Nagarkar of Bombay.
one of the delegates from India to the Re-
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OLD REPUBLICs-D. p, Fresno. San
Marine, established in The fourth GEN.
fury; Andorra 10 which independence was
guaranteed by ChaTemagne, ana SwftZer-
land, established A. ID. 1908. The other
republics are creations of the last half
century and later.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-18

CITIzENsHIP-J. S. NJ, Oakland. A
visit to Canada would not deprive him of
or weaken his right 10 citizenship.
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TAMALPAIs-R. c. D.. City. The two
best routes are by Mill Valley and Ross
Valley. Time If ascent varies. To a
good walker it Is an easy trip and by no
means long.
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AMERICAN CoNsUL-K. G. H. San jose.
Address William I. TowneS, Rio de jan
GIRO, Brazil.
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CHICAGo-L. H., City. The population
of Chicago was 1.099. $50 according to the
census Of 1890. The New York Tribune
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COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, ETC.--A Sub
scribrr, City. % The largest build ing,
longest and broadcast, was the Manufacture
ers' building. 7S7xl6S7 feet, or a bout "A acres.
~ The covered area of the Worlds Fair
was 1901 acres. The area of the Midwin-
ter Fair is said to be about 100 acres.
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SPECIAL.
An immense assortment of handsome
and latest style JACKETS, at. :. :.
SIS, $3.50 and $3.50 Each

E,g- Take good look around our store. " GU
will find bargains email our counters and in all:
departments. Visitors TO the city especially in
viIed to call
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PALACE HoTFL.-Old Subscriber, Red.
wood. There are 755 bedrooms in the
Palace Hotel and 998 rooms in all.
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almanac gives 1.43S.Mo as the population
g..

JEROME K. JEROME, ETC. = A Sab
scri Der. City. The address of jerome is
'offiee of the IdIer. Strand. London" 1t
is impossible to give the other addresses
asked.
MARRIAGE = Ignoramus. City. The
Catholic church does not forbid marriage
among its members during Lent, but there
is no solemnization of the marriage.
QUEEN OF THE PACIFIC, ETC.-Grey-
hound, AIamedl. The information can be
Obtained from the editor of the Kern
County Californian. Bakersfield.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING-Engi
Sacramento. There is a. school for instrue-
ton in electrical engineering in this city
conducted by A. Van der Nalllen.
VETERAN GUARD-M. j. H.. City. The
organ cation is an independent and inter-
Tor organization. 1t was founded by one
of the G. A. r. posts in this city.
SoCIETIEs-E. r.. San Lucas. If the
societies are secret ones, Catholic cannot
IN consistency with his religious duties
belong 10 them.
THREE BROTHERS.. ii. F., City. The
above mentioned vessel sailed from San
francisco to Europe on her maiden trip
October 4, 1873.
CHRIS EvANs-W. FL. T., Milbrae, San
Mateo. The false arm and hand was
mentioned in the papers before the time
you allude TO.
MIDwINTER FAIR-H. R. W., City. The
only way to get your questions answered
is, by application to the executive COM
mittee.
BLAINE's. BIRTHPLACE = Old Sub
scriber. City. James G. Blaine was born
at West Brownsville. Washing ton County,
Pa.
CRoNsTADT HARBoR-P. C. NJ, Benica.
Cooking is allowed on all vessels whether
they be me1-Of-war or merchantmen.
CTTIzENsHIP-J. S. NJ, Oakland. A
visit to Canada would not deprive him of
or weaken his right to citizenship.
PALACE HOTEL Old Subscriber Red
wood. There are. 755 bedrooms in the
Palace Hotel and 998 rooms in all.
CAKE WALK-Inquirer, San Jose. APP
ply to William Seitz. secretary of enter
tainments, Midwinter Fair.
PARK COMMISSIONERS = Subscriber.
City. These officers are appointed bv the
Governor of the State
AMERICAN CoNsUL-K. G. H. San jose.
Address William I. Townes, Rio de JAN
GIRO, Brazil.
FINE ART BUILDING = Reader, San
Francisco. This Is constructed of iron
and brick.
BAY IsLANDs-Subscriber City. They
belong to the city and county of San
Francisco.
REPoRTERs-J. P, City. Shorthand is
not necessary for reporters.
RELATIONSHIP j. r., City. First
cousins once removed.
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PARK COMMISSIONERS = Subscriber
City. These officers are appointed by the
Governor of the State.
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CAKE WALK-Inquirer, San Jose. APP
ply to William Seitz. secretary of enter
tainments, Mjdwinter Fair