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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-18
GUESTS OF HONOR.
A Reception to Whitelaw
and Mrs. Reid.
Most of San Francisco Society Present
at Charles F. Crocker's Home.
Music and Dancing.

brilliant reception was given yester-
day by Colonel Charles F. Croker, in his
residence at the corner of Pine and
Leavepworth streets, in honor of Hon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wnitelaw Reid
very large number of invitations had
been issued. and nearly 400 of these were
accepted, most of the leading lights of San
Francisco society being present. Indeed
the attractions of Mr.. Crocker's reception
somewhat interfered with the attendant CO
at the Art Institute reception, though a
number of men and few ladies spent half
an hour or so at the pictures before pro-
ceeding to the Leavenworth.s man.
sion.
The residence of Charles F. Crock er was
appropriately decorated for the occa sion
Inc noors OF all the reception-rOoms and
even the entrance hall were covered ith
white canvas. while in several rooms the
furniture had been cleared away for the
convenience CT those who might wish to
dance.
Beautiful branches of Towering trees
ana other natural flowers were tastefully
though not too lavishly used in decorating,
and the rooms were ablaze with light.
Soon after o'clock the guests began to
arrive and were received by the host, as
sisted by his mother-in-law. Mrs. A. M.
Easton. who was elegantly gowned in pale
gray satin, with diamond ornaments.
Many of the costumes were conspi uously
handsome, full evening dress being worn
Dy all the visitors. Indeed, among so
many pretty faces and modish gowns it
was difficult to single out any particular
Joliet as Delng more stylish than the others
that filled the gay rooms.
Inc guests of honor-ex-M Minister White
law and Mrs. Red-were received with
great empressement, and Immediately be-
gan TO assist the hosts in entertaining the
Ctner visitors. An orchestra discoursed
sweet music during the pauses in the con-
versation, while the guests prOmenaded
through the well-filled rooms, which, how
ever, were not unco mfortably crowded
Later in the evening. after supper had
been partaken OF, there was dancing, in
which number Of those present Joined.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-18
THREATENED DICK
A Young Woman Who
Says She Will Shoot.
Angry Depositors Create Scene in
the Peoples Savings Bank With
Their Demands.

There was a bit of excitement in the
Peoples Home Savings Bank about noon
yesterday. Two angry depositors, man
and a woman. demanded their money with
vehemence which attracted attention
from the street. Several men gathered in
side the bank, and while the depositors
were endeavoring by their noise to secure
payment, discussed the bank affairs in
tones loud enough to reach the ears of the
officials.
While all this noise and fuster was 60
ing on a little woman in black attracted
the attention of one Of the officers of the
bank, and In low earnest voice, scarcely
above whisper. said:
Il want the money which | deposited in
this bank. If it is not paid to me very
shortly 1 will shoot Dick Mcdonald"
Then she walked out Of the bank. The
officials decline to give her name.
Dick Mcdonald accuses his enemies of
stirring up this trouble, and says that the
visitors yesterday were emissaries of
those now opposing him.
As Dick Mcdonald, 10 an interview at
his residence Monday night, told just what
would occur yesterday. declaring that
threats OF trouble and violence. and even
60 so far as to say that they would shoot
him. his remarks might appear rs pro-
phetic. At that interview he stated that
Stone was stirring people up to such a line
of action and that young Goewey. for
merly connected with the bank. had made
his threats and had gone around among
the depositors.
1t was stated yesterday that detectives
were at work on this branch of the bank
troubles.
The Bank Commissioners continued
their examination of the bank yesterday.
Under the advice of Attorney Short
ridge Dick Mcdonald has made new over
lures to his uncle. Captain JIM" and it
is now said that peace may be made be-
tween them.
The morning session OF the board of d.
rectors of the Peoples Home Savings Bank
yesterday was characterized as QUIET
little meeting. the services of Attorney
Phillips as associate counsel were dis
pensed with, but at the afternoon meeting
he was re-engaged as associate counsel.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-18

which he thought had killed Miss Alders-
lev and made himself unconscious is con-
sidered strange fac: by the prosecution.
He told ex-Judge Toohy that he did not
know how she died. unless somebody put
poison into the glass.
"Have you any o. inion about the death
of Miss Adversely ?" the Coroner inquired.
81 don't think So"
Have you ever had any reason to think
that she tried tc kill you and commit
suicide"
II never did,"
"Did she ever invite you to take any
drink 10 your Officer"
"She never die"
"Dd she ask you to pour out the cherry
pectoral?"
mo, she did not; poured it out for
her?"
D. ]. Toohy testified that DR.. Leek was
walking about his room on Wednesday
evening following the poisoning. which
occurred on the previous Sund ay night or
Monday morning The point of this testi-
mony was that DR.. Leek was well before
people outside supposed. The doctor told
him since then that he had no donbt A lice
Aldersley attempted to take his lie and
then committed suicide.
The inquest was continued until to-
morrow afternoon.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-18
PHILOSOPHY OF SPENCER.
Professor Hudson Describes His
Theory of Evolution.

Professor Hudson Describes His
Theory of Evolution.
Professor Hudson of Stanford Univer-
sitv outlined the philosophy of Herbert
Spencer before large assemblage at the
Second Unitarian Church last evening.
His remarks were principally based upon
the fundamen tai importance of the system
of evolution. Discarding the ultimate
nroblem of first cause and final cause. 1t
concerns itself entirely with the whole
range of secondary causes and effect.
PHILOSOPHY from the Spencerian point
of view" be continued, sis complete and
unified knowledge. The principles of
which it is in search are not principles
living inside the science. but principally
forming the ba sis of all the sciences. Its
truths are truths, not of one or another
class of pheno mena. but of all classes OF
phenomena.
"The law under which Spencer under
takes TO generallZe thu entire life history
of the universe is the law of evolution. IL
is therefore of the firstimp0rtance 10 know
in what evolution consists. Evolution,
according to the famous Spencerlan for
mula, is change from an indehnaDle, IN
coheren' homogeneity to deflnable, coher-
ent heterogenelty tnrougn succeSSi'o
tegrations."
The speaker then traced the rise and
consolidation of this formula In Spencer
mind, analysed the various elements In
detail and gave illustrations OF It's mean
ing. He then proceeded to deal with the
human changing attitude toward uni
verse which scholars are beginning to
realize as a universe entirely under the
domain of law. Evolution. carrying the
conce ption of law into the domain OF
mind. conduct and society. has modlhed In
various ways the treatmentoi the prooiems
TINS nreseribed. making the fundamental
thought of evolution the emerging OF the
present from the past.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-18

on the night of the tragedy, he related that
they took teaspoonful each Saturday and
Sunday, and only themselves ana the
janiter had access TO this bottle.
c. c. Higgins, the druggist at COB Mont
gomery street. gave expert testimony on
the cherry pectoral. He recognized the
mpound by its smell of hydrocyanic acid.
which is a constituent of wild cherry ex-
tract-the main Ingredient Thirty-fouz
teaspoonsful had been taken from the
bottle. A tablespoonful would be a
dangerous dose, because of the morphine
in the drug. If only four doses were
taken they would undoubtedly have been
dangerous to life.
On being recalled in the afternoon DR..
Leek testi fed that about three weeks be-
fore the death of Alice Adversely she said
to him thai she had no money in bank.
81 simply took her word for 1t, as she
ne yer showed me her handbook" said be.
would it be right for me to tell why she
asked for the money!"
The Coroner answered in the affirma-
tive.
well, 1t was because her father wanted
the money to invest in a mine. She told
me that her father did not speak to her
because he did not get the money. She
told me that her father was not kind TO
her. and if she gave him the money he
ould invest it in some property and never
give it back"
do you say she ever stated to you that
her father asked her for money!" asked
the Coroner, receiving his suggestion from
Denis Spencer.
Eyes, SIR"
"Whenp"
"Probably four or five months ago. when
she first mentioned it to me-"
Now, you've just stated that 1t was
year ago-which is it?
"Well. l can't tell. She told me about it
several times"
"But which is it? the first time-three
months or year?"
II can't tell. you know, she spoke about
it so often: but think it was four or five
months ago."
The Coroner asked Dr. Leek about Miss
Aliersley's bank account. "H0w much
had she in hank ?" he said
IL don't know" was the reply. "Only
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-18
Miss AldersIey Gave Him
No Liquids.
LIGHT UPON THE TRAGEDY.
Difficulty Over a Bottle of Cherry
PeCtOral.
LIGHT UPON THE TRAGEDY
AN EXPERT CHEMISTS VIEWS.
The Dentist Becomes Involved When
Testifying at the Inquest.
That Fatal Dose.

The inquest in the case OF Alice Al
dersley, who was found dying, presum-
ably from poison. in the rooms OF DIR. D. y.
Leek at Fifth and Market streets. March
6, was resumed yesterday in the Morgue.
The doctor was called 10 testify regard
ing the mysterious death OF his compan-
ion.
Several bottles, glasses, graduate glass.
a decaDter, some of them containing
liquids, were shown him and he identihed
them, A bottle of ch0r0fOrm found ID MIS-
bedroom, be said. belonged to the oper-
ating-room, where it was used for dlssoiV-
ing gutapercha. Regarding the cherry
pectoral contained in another bottle. and
which both he and Miss Aldersley drank
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-18

1t was less than $1,000. She never toid me.
About how mucn Pr
well. 5000 or $3.50. or about there.
only learned 1t from conversation WIN
her that it was about that sum-.
"You said just now you did not know
the amount
''Oh. we'll, I just thought II vas about
$500 or $3.50. 1t was not $1,000. because
she said she had not that much.
Many of The questions and replies were
in this strain. Attorney Denis Spencer ad-
vising the Coroner and tangling the VIII
ness up repeatedly. Lpek stated at one
time ne had no knowledge of the where,
abouts of Miss Aldersley's bankbook, ana
shortly after admitted 1t was In his SAFE.
When told of the girls death about TWO
weeks after the poisoning he SAID ne had
no reason to feel concerned over her dealn.
though of course he felt sorry for her, AT
another time he stated that he has Deen
taking cherry pectoral since her death ar
his sickness, caused by taking the meul-
cine. as he supposed.
That he should 90 back to the medicine
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-18
ORNAMENT
YOUR HOMES
WORKS OF ART!

Following is a complete LIST Of the beautiful
pictures offered by The CALL for six coupons
and price less than the cost of frames.
L. DEER PAss-Photogravure. from paint
ing by Julian Xix.
Q. CARMEL MISSION, MoNTEREY-Pho.
togravure from painting by Henry Ihle.
field.
8. BIG TREES OF CALIFORNIA-Phot
gravure, from painting by Henry Ihlefeld.
A. THE LONE CYPREsS-Photogravu
from painting by Julian Rix.
s. A BIT OF CALIFORNIA FOREST-Etch.
ing by M. M. Moran from sketch BY
Thomas Moran
6. CHILNOOALNA FALLS-Photogravure
from painting by Thomas Hill.
z. THE YOSEMITE FALLS-P hotogravure,
from painting by C. D. Robinson.
8. REDWOODS NEAR BOU LDER GREER
PhoIogravure. from painting by Julian Rix.
8. AFTER A GOOD DAYS SPORT
Etching by S. j. Ferris, after sketch by
+. 0. e. barley.
10. YOSEMITE IN WINTER"-Phorogr
ure, from painting by Julian Xix.
IL. SPEARING SALMON - Photograyure,
from painting by Thomas Hill.
IL. "a VISTA IN THE VALLEY"-Etching
by E. j. Meeker.
13. SAN ANTONIO CANYON-Photograv
ure, from painting by Thomas Hill.
IA. AN INDIAN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ure. from painting by Julian Rix.
10. POINT REYES LIGHTHOUSE-Phot
giavure. from painting by JUL Rix.
16. ''PRIMITIVE METHODS OF EARLY
MINING DAYS"-Erching by Joseph
LAUDER after painting by E. Marriott.
II. "MINERS PROSPECTING FOR GOLD"
-Photograyure, from painting Dy Fred
erlck Remington.
10. MADRONA TREES-Photogravure from
painting by Julian Rix.
10. THE GEYSERS NEAR CALISTOGA-
Photogravure from painting by Julian Xix.
20. "a SPANISH CoURTYARD"-Photo
gravure, from sketch by Albert Z. Sterner.
21. CALIFORNIA GAME"-Photogravu
from painting by q. W. Platt
%. IAN INDIAN HUNTER"-Originale tch-
ing by S. j. Ferris after the famous statue
by j. @. A. Ward.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-18
THE QUEEN LIBEL.
Several Points Decided in the Plain.
tiff'S Favor.

Judge Morrow is trying the suit OF the
Bancroft Whitney Company against the
owners of the steamer Queen which was
iibeled recently for falling TO deliver mer-
chandise at the proper tine. Five excep-
tlons taken by the defendants to the SUIT
were 0yerruled yesterday and the case
Will be tried on its merits. They objected
on the grounds that the claim had not been
filed within the thirty days required by
law; that the court had no jurisdiction as
the vessel had cleared, that the demand had
been legally abandoned under the State
law, and that the cause of action was not
against the defendants.
The court held that the question OF
jurisdiction was immaterial; that the
statute OF limitations did not apply tolmarl-
time liens. He ruled that the action was
not brought on liens given by State law
but by virtue of the general maritime law.
The thirty days clause was held TO be en-
trely unreasonable and for marine reasons
could not have been enforced.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-18
POLO TONIGHT.

San Francisco and Berkeley Teams
to Contest.
The MANAGEMENT of the natural-ice skat-
ing rink at the Mechanics Pavilion an-
pounces that hereafter the price of admis-
sion will be 10 cents for all.
This move is made with the object of
placing within the reach of the lightest
purse the many attractions found within
the walls of that popular place of amuse-
ment. The many new features which
have been added within the past week are
in themselves drawing cards, aud add
much in the way of enlivening the merry
skaters.
The seventh polo match on ice of the
current series will take place this evening
between the Berkeley and San francisco
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-18

hotel. The answer brought to inquiries was
Not at home."
8"There are more to follow" Police
Commissioners Tobin's words will be fol-
lowed with interest by many wearers OF
the star for some days to come. as by the
refusal Of the authorities to assign any
reason to these men for their retirement, 1t
is shown that the right trail has been
struck and that no mercy will be shown to
the detected.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-18
Recent Divorces.

May Prangley has obtained a divorce
from Hiram Prangey on the ground of
willfui desertion. Jud &c Slack has per-
mitted the wife to resume her maiden
name of May Cahili.
Judge Trout has granted Emily c. Wag-
ner divorce from Richard Wagner on
the ground OF extreme cruelty. To the
wife is granted the custody OF the minor
children.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-18

carried The laurels on one occasion, while
the San Frauciscos have lost a game to
the Chcagos and defeated the Canadian
team in the second match. The game to-
night is looked forward to with much in
Ierest. and in all probability there will be
a sniritnd contest.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-18
PAID 1T INTO COURT.
Contractor William Ede's Debt to the
Pacific Bank.

The suit brought on behalf of the Pacific
Bank to recover the amount of large
overdraft from Contractor William Eide
has been settled by the debtor. who de-
posted the amount sued for, $l6.37O. with
Judge He bbard yesterday.
Judge Hebbard ordered the amount so
paid to be held by the County Clerk until
such time as an order disposing of the
same shall be made By the court. 1t is
proposed that the money shall be deposited
in some savings bank of this city, there to
lie and accumulate interest Until the affairs
of the wrecked bank are finally adjusted.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-18
He Found the Leak.

An employe of the gas company was sent
to G. Hind's building, 127 Fifth street, to
repair leaky gas pipe. Helooked for the
leak with candle, and the result was
slight explosion, which set fire to the build
ing and burned the face and hands Of the
thoughtless workman. The damage TO the
building was trifling.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-18
WRITE FOR SAMPLES.

Goods in San Rafael Sausalito, Bthedale
Mill Valley, Oakland, Alameda and Berkeley.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-01-04
The California
Feed Company

Are now located corner Nuuanu and
Queen streets, in the warehouses re-
Gently occupied by J. F. Colburn. We
have been compelled to make this
change on account of our fast increasing
business. We now carry very large
stock, as we import by the ship load,
and do our own buying. We will still
keep our old place at Leleo. The Ha-
waiian bark Mauna Ala will be here
about December list, 1893, with another
full cargo of selected Hay and Grain for
us. We thank our friends for their
liberal patronage in the past three years
We hope by strict attention to the wants
of our patrons to merit continuance
of the same. We will keep in stock the
VERY BEST to be had in our line, and at
PRICES AS CHEAP AS THE CHEAPEST.
We do not want the earth, only small
portion will do us. Give us trial and
we will treat you right. If you want
good fresh Hay and Grain ring up l2l
on both telephones.
Al Orders Delivered Promptly.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-01-04

NEW WHARFAGE.

Two Large Docks TO be Added 20 Landing
Space ON the Waterfront.
A vessel is expected here in few
days with material for the new Sorer.
sen and Nuuanu street docks. This new
wharfage, according to specifications in
Minister Kings Office, will replace three
wall docks between Nuuanu street and
the Fishmarket. These landings locally
known as Sorensen's the Old Custom
House, and Cooks Wharfs are of little
use in these days of heavy traffic. They
served admirably in the time OF small
schooners, but are now simply memories
of progress.
The new Nuuapu street dock will be
240 feet long and so feet wide. The
new Sorenson's wharf will be 200xsO
feet. The former will cost Sl1, 829 and
the latter $3,9l7, Lumber will be
furnished by Levers s. Cook, paints by
+. o. Hall & Son, and metal and nails
by Allen & Robinson.
The estimated cost of labor on these
improvements is $500. Upon the re-
ceipt Of lumber tenders for the work
will be called for by advertisement.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-01-04
MR. CARTER OBJECTS.
He Does Not Think the Annexation club
Executive should Make Examinations.

} He Does Not Think the Annexation Ciul
Executive should Make Nominations.
EDITOR STAR: am a member of tn,
Annexation Club. Joined the organi
cation with the understanding that its
objects were to secure an authorized
enrolment of the mature male citizens
OF Hawaii who favored annexation and
further to promote the cause of annex.
alton by the methods usually adopted
in political organizations. Without the
constitution and bylaws under which
me club was organized before me,
am not aware of any other objects.
desire to protest against the course
OF the executive of that body in making
Nominations for public office. Such
procedure is not the exercise of execu-
tive functions. The club has the right to
represt NATION. and its voice is assuredly
the voice of the loyal supporters of the
government and recognize the advisa-
bility IN an organization so large of hav-
ing a centralized committee to perform
all of the ordinary executive functions,
but nomination for public office is not
one OF these, and while do not oppose
the candidature of any nominee of the
Executive Committee. as a member, |
object to having what is in fact only a
suggestion to the Councils of the Gov
eminent described as the nomination of
the whole club. | am
Very respectfully yours,
CHARLES L. CARTER.
Honolulu, January 4, a. d. 1894.
AND ANOTHER MAN DOESN'T OBJECT.
Enron CIR m La. 4 4
the officers of the Annexation Club and
the American League relative to the
nomination of Mr.. w. G.. Smith to the
Council is the first one that has been
passed upon, and is more in keeping with
the Porter primary law that precedes
elections in the United States-that is
the party nominations. In fact it is the
only one they have had any opportunity
to debate on ut all the previous election
ton being entirely secret aud not in
Keeping with party politics. 1t is
a source of great qualification to
know things political are expanding.
and we are gradually drifting to con
suit ition OF the party. 1t can readily
be Observed that the wider expansion
OF confidence must necessarily
strengthen it against outsiders and we
venture to say IL does not pay to have
a split just now. That the country is
expanding cannot be doubted. Family
ties and compacts cannot be kept up. |
The old cry of missionary in politics."
is dead never to be resurrected and we
are glad to see new and vigorous blood |
to the fore. Who will say that Judge |
Cooper, new conner, has been fail |
ureI Who will say that W. G. Smith has |
not earned the honor of Councillor: |
Let US have more of that kind and after |
a while the good old gentlemen that |
have lived here for forty years will say: |
Il don't begin to know everyone like |
used to-" have been at work since |
the 3Oth day of June. 1887, to January
H. 1893, and am at work yet
CITIZEN,