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The morning call., 1894-05-05
OLD PEOPLES HOME.
Annual Meeting of the Trustees and
Managers.

The annual joint meeting of the trustees
and managers of the Old Peoples Home
was held yesterday afternoon at the Pine
street abode. There was a full attend
ance, and the business transacted was car
ried on with unusual brevity.
The president reported that the present
condition Of the home was in all respects
as prosperous as could be desired. The
finances are in healthy state and the
house is we'll filled with aged inmates,
The election Of officers for the ensuing
year was then held and resulted as follows:
President, Mrs. Charles Nelson; first vice
president, Mrs.. d. Z. Friele; second vice
president, Mrs. Isaac Hecht; third vice
president, Mrs. j. l.. Martel; treasurer.
Mrs. w. II. Murdock: recording secretary,
Mrs. E. c. Wright; financial secretary,
Mrs. w. p. Shaw; corresponding secre-
tary. Mrs. e. L. Deane.
Managers-Mrs. Charles Nelson, Mrs. A.
M. Easton, Mrs. Isaac Reeht, Mrs. j. l..
Martei, Mrs. a. W. Scott. Mrs. d. Z.
The morning call., 1894-05-05

There was never a remedy so highly re-
commended as Paine's celery compound.
There was never a remedy in such uni
versal demand.
Because
1t makes people WE'LL
Every one among The thousands who have
seen petite Della Fox recognizes in her one
of the established favorites on the comic
opera stage OF America.
She is one of the best singers now on the
boards. She has sense of pathos as we'll
as keen appreciation Of humor, and as
for deft and nimbls dancing there is no
star who can excel her.
Pert. chipper. vivaeious. the very soul of
motion, yet with every nerve and muscle
under perfect control Best of all, she is
unique.
Everything that she does has the Della
Fox "tang."
The life story of this celebrated artist
and coming star is full of interest. 1t
shows, too, how much common-sense and
pure grit can accomplish when combined
with real ability.
She has worked her way up in her pro-
fession step by step with indomitable de-
termination and a perseverance that
nothing could discourage. With Conreid,
with Hopper and other managers she has
that no artistic in comic opera is better
known throughout the country.
But l have had TO work for it," she
said to a reporter in New York the other
day.
The morning call., 1894-05-05
OUT IN THE COLD.
Frank Wass, the Pauper
Heir, Deserted.
Turned Away From His Home Yes
terday and Left to the City's
Charitable.

The Jewish Society that interested itself
in tae case of little Frank Wass. the boy
who was left an Inheritance which be
never got, has declined to further lend It's
financial aid to support the lah
Yesterday the climax was reached In the
sad life of the friendless son of the late
Mrs. DR.. Hoffman, when he was turned
out on the streets from $40 Howard street,
where for several months he has been
boarded and lodged at the expense OF the
society named.
In no way is the society to be blamed for
the steps they have taken, for the reason
that young Wass is only half-breed He
brew, and the association thinks that the
city OF San Francisco sh ould look after the
orphan.
Owing to neglect during early childhood
the boys eyes became sore ana now liz Is
partially blind
Frank Wass is the lad of whom THE
CALL published story last February. dis
father was man named George WasS.
who betrayed a young jewish girl, then
deserted her.
Frank was taken to Mrs. Hoffman's 8
asylum on Folsom street and there resided
up to the time of the wOman'S death.
Mrs. Hoffman was married two years De-
fore her death to this man Wass. Ihe
woman was not living with her husband
during the last days of her life.
Frank was made the sole heir to the
Hoffman estate. which was supposed to
have been valued at about $4,000.
Frank Wass is to-day frendess waif-
nearly blind, half-starved being, without
home, without a dollar and with only
the dream of what might have been had
not those who were not his friends become
financially interested in his behalf.
The morning call., 1894-05-05
BASHFORD BURIED.
His Little Daughter Strews Flowers
Over His Grave.

A little girl wept long and bitterly over
the grave in which Tom Bashford was
buried yesterday afternoon. She was his
12-year-old daughter, and attended the
funeral with Judge and Mrs. Campbell,
who are her guardians. When the brief
services were over the child sirewed flo W.
ers on the mound.
Rev. w. Walker and several officers of
the Salvation Army were present. What
ever others thought and said they had
nothing but good words and kindly re-
mem branee of the dead. The Salvation
lists sang Jesus, Lover of My SOUL" and
the minister spoke briefly of the life of the
deceased BashfOrd was known to him as
Christian. well-meanng man who had
struggled hard to do good
Mrs. Field of the Salvation Army. who
was instrumental in reforming Bashford
several years ago, said that when sober he
was pleasant fellow who earnestly en-
deavored 10 lead Christian life. She was
satisfied that nothing out his insanity i'm
pelied him to return to his evil ways, and
she believed that ne would be forgiven.
The morning call., 1894-05-05

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nervous prostration.
THE medicine to which I owe so much
is Paine's celery compound, and ] have
recommended 1t to all of my stage acquaint.
ances who have overtaxed their brains by
too close attention to study. and all have
experienced the same happy results as
myself
Paine's celery compound has made thou
sands of people WELL 1t has saved thou
sands of women from nervous pr0stratioD.
II has made the weak strong. 1t has
cured where everything else has failed.
1nnumerable testimonials as to its wonder
full value as a spring medicine have been
voluntarily sent to Burlington. VT. where
it is prepared.
Paine's celery compound is the most re-
markable remedy for the blood and nerves
of the 18th century 1t has been recog-
nized and is to-day employed by the FORE
most physicians for curing kidney and
liver troubles and all diseases due to uerv-
Gus disorder. faulty nutrition and impov-
erished blood, producing results that seen
little short of miraculous.
Paine's celery compound in the spring
builds up the system, purifies the blood.
regulates the nerves. The weak and worn
out soon find their frames invigorated,
their spirits raised and their strength re-
newed.
1t makes people well!
AS spring medicine it is as superior to
all the ordinary remedies as strength Is
better than weakness.
The morning call., 1894-05-05
MODEL MERCHANTS.
Collector Wise Makes an Interesting
Discovery.

There are three Chinese on the steamer
Oceanic who are very anxious to be landed
as merchants. but it is IN ore than probable
that they will be sent back to the Celestial
Empire. Exclusions Inspector Patterson
has taken very friendly interest in them
and he impOrtuned the Collector to per-
NIT them to come ashore.
One of the men says he is interested in
store at 624 Washington street, another
asserts that he is member of mercantile
firm whose place of business is at S19
Washington street and the third claims an
interest in a store at Sl5 Washington
street.
Collector Wise seldom goes in pers on
to investigate cases, but he decided to de-
part from his custom and learn for him
self on what foundation these men ba sed
their claims to be considered merchan IS.
He found a tailor-sh0p aud lottery-gam g
at 624 Washington street, paintshOp and
an opium-joint at S19 and little drug
store at S15. The Celestial apOthecary,
who was in charge Of the drugstore
gravely Informed the Collector that he ha d
twenty-five partners and the Collector
went back TO his Office and wrote "re-
fused" on the applications for permissi on
10 land him sent him by the three mer-
chants on the Oceanic.
The morning call., 1894-05-05
THE LABOR COUNCIL.
The Industrial Army Stranded at
Sacramento.

At meeting of the Labor Council last
evening the delegate from the Brewery
WorkmeD's Union reported that the
Anheuser-B Busch and Lemp breweries of
ST. Louis had withdrawn from the syndi-
cate pool. virtually giving the brewery
workers of that city a partial victory.
A telegram was received from Mrs.
Smith, who was instrumental in forming
the Second Regiment of the Industrial
Army in this city. which is now in Sacra-
mento, asking that the council confer with
Mayor E!lert with view of securing the
fund recently appropriated by the Super
visoTs for transportation purposes.
&The army reached the capital city by
boat. the expense of whcE was taken out
of the subscription fund. AT the time
the appropriation was made General
Barker protested that the $1,000 allowed
was insu fficient to transport the army
through to Chicago, as was stipulated in
the agreement He has evidently decided
otherwise since leaving this city, having
in ali probability come to an understand
ing with the Southern Pacific.
Secretary McGlynns was instructed to
investigate tile matter, and acquaint Mrs.
Smith with the result Of his labOrs.
The morning call., 1894-05-05
GRAND OPENING.
The Conces sions at the Ice-Skating
Rink.

The Conces siOns at the Ice-Skating
Rink.
The natural ice skating rink is gradually
developing into an exposition by itself At
fractions of various descriptions have been
established within the past few weeks, and
tonight grand opening of concessions
will take place, including the haunted
swing-a mystery in itself-and the fa-
nous Morris Illusions, which caused no
end of comment at thu Chicago exposition.
An electric theater. the original Pepper
Ghost show, Nyda. Maid of the SEA-, EIec-
ira, black art, and many other more or le SIS
attractive features are also on the list.
The toboggan slide, which has been up-
der construction for the past month. will
also be open for the first time, and suffi-
cient cars have been secured TO accommo-
date the throngs who daily frequent this
popular place of amusement.
The polo game on ice this evening will
be contested by the Stanford and Canada
teams, and lively match is expected.
The price of admission is now 10 cents.
including coupon, which will entitle the
bearer to enjoy the attractions of the rim K
or any concession.
The morning call., 1894-05-05
1t Was a Farce,

John Casey of this city and Tom Nc.
Mahon of Detroit gave an alleged wrest-
ling match at the Alcazar Theater las,
evening. at which Casey won. The purse
was $3.50 side. and was in the hands of a
morning paper. The affair was a misera-
BILE failure. Tile audience booted and
jeered and Kissed, while Mcmahon smiled
grimly at the personal remarks of the de-
Iuded people. and continued to invite dan
gerous holds and 10 roll over on the slight
est pressure. Casey won the first fall in
22k minutes. Mcmahon easily won the
second in 51@ minutes. and then allowed
Casey to take the third after 23-minute
farce. Frank Allen, the referee. did not
announce the winner OF the match. He
said he only announced the falls, and he
would be rsspOnsible for no man.
The morning call., 1894-05-05
Society Notes.

The Pacific Yacht Club will celebrate its
open ing day by having dance this after
noon and evening at the clubhouse in Sau-
salito.
Eureka Valley Lodge No. 252 Ancient
O0rder Of United Workmen. will hold its
sixth anniversary entertainment and ball
this evening at the hall. corner Of Seven
teenth and Noe streets.
The Amarylis Club will give a party
this avening al the residence of Miss Eta
Butler, 22G9 Steiner street.
General Candy Garrison No. la of the
regular Army and Navy Union will give a
party THIS evening at Alcazar Social Hall.
MISS Bertha Gensler and l. Schlanker
will hold their engagement reception to-
morrow afternoon at 300 Golden Gate
avenue.
The morning call., 1894-05-05

Friele. Mrs. William j. Dut,on, Mrs. Will
liam II. Brown. Mrs. William II. Dick,
Mrs. George H. TYSON. Mrs. Calvin S. Me-
Mahan, Mrs. P. E. Bowles, Mrs. w. n.
Yemans, Mrs. w. +. Shaw, Mrs. C. E..
Miller. Mrs. E. c. Wright Mrs. F. T. Nor
man, Mrs. a. Wetterman, Mrs. c. Il.
Lagererantz, Mrs. John Barton. Mrs.
Simeon Wen ban, Nrs. p. Everts, Mrs. w.
j. Somers. Mrs. William Murd0ek. Mrs.
Cushing.
Trustees-William II. Crocker. Charles
F. Hanlon, C. V. s. Gibbs. Joseph Know
land. w. Scott. S. B. Peterson, W. E..
Brown. E. B. Mastick. David Hewes, Mrs.
Henry 7. Scott, W. J. Dutt0u.
The morning call., 1894-05-05
THESE BURGLARS WORKED.
Committed Many Offenses and
Finally Were Caught.


"wo LAOS who have been giving the
residents of the Mission great deal OF
trouble were arrested last night by Off
GERS Shanahan and Blackman and looked
up at the Ssventeenth-street station Oh
charges of burglary.
On Thursday one of them, a yOungster.
named Frank Fannan, and an-
other man entered the house OF
Raymond POntacy, French music
teacher. at Silver avenue and San Bruno
road, and were ransacking the place when
Pontacy arrived on the scene and chased
them out. He pursued and caught Fan
nan, but gang of toughs rescued him.
upon which he was arrested last night.
Joe Lafferty, the other captive, is wanted
on two old charges of burglary. Six months
ago three men went to small grocery at
Cortland avenue and Mouitrie street.
chased the proprietor out and appr0pri-
ated whatever they could carry off.
For this Billy Bell and Jack McNemee
were arrested. Bell was acquitted and
MeNeinee sent to San Quentin for three
been Lafferty. The other charge upon
which Lafferty is now in durance vile
grows out Of the burglary of Dennis f.
DriscolPs house. Twenty-sixth and Florida
streets, on the 25'h of January last.
He and a companion named Tom Ryan.
it is charged, took possession of The house
beat Dris scoll TO nsensibility and then broke
open and ranSacked his trunk. Ryan was
arrested and acquitted. but Lafferty sue
ceeded in getting away.
The police say there are plenty of other
offenses they could fasten upon these two
precious scampS If it were necessary to
pile ND charges
The morning call., 1894-05-05
THE GHOST OF A TOWN.
Fine Buildings, but Not One Resi-
dent TO Break Silence.
philadelphia Evening Item.

A party Of arcEaologists. Just returned from
the northeast corner Of North DAKOTA tell n
curious story of the abandoned city of West
Lynne.
The city is deserted-gOing TO decay No
traffic goes on In It's streets or business in its
stores.
No homes are 10 the dwellings. The streets
are graded aud sidewalked and trees, shrub
berry and flowers are in the yards surrounding
the residences; but all is silence ana loneli-
ness.
West Lynne is opposite Emerson, just across
t he Manitoba line from st. Vincent. There, on
two sides of the Red River and within an area
or four square miles. are four owns-EmersOn
West Lynne winston and Pembina. West
Lynne Is on the west bank of the river.
When Winnipeg was the metropolis Of the
Northwest some schemers plated and eX-
plotted city on the Red River al a point where
they claimed the great Northwestern was to
cross. Eastern CAPITALISTS were becoming inter-
esled and money was plenty.
here was no sham about the actual con-
structlOn OF tnat town; IL was not another
Arizona desert farce. only In the minds and on
the pals OF its projectors, but a substantial
reality.
A man named Murray sold lots at auction in
Chicago for $4,000 each. While be would he
selling telegram would come notifying OF the
sale of certain plat, and it would be with.
drawn Then he would sell adjoining lois at
advanced prices.
Meantime building was progressing. No
board shantles, sod walls or canvas shells, but
handsome structures of brick or lumber, thor
oughly finished in approved STYLE
From The day when the carpenters left the
buildings not a store had been opened, not a
dwelling occupied
The party drove over the silent streets. past
handsome blocks Of brick stores two stories
hlgh. Win plaieglass windows and ornate
facades, but all were tenantess
There were residences in the town which cost
S50Oo, tasteful aud spacious, indicating that
people OF refinement must at some time have IN.
tended occupying them.
Ihe fences are falling 10 pieces and the grass
and weeds encroach on the pavements and aI-
pf"aches Ihe Town is capable OF holding a
population OF 10000 people.
ACROSS The Red River Is steel bridge, built
Tor railroad and wagon traffic, on which no en-
glne or train has ever rolled, and probably
never VIII. The wagon track is used. The
structure must have cost 100000, as there is
a great deal OF piling and trestle in the ap-
proaches.
The town stands I'm a fiat, sandy stretch
where The overflow is so cOpIous and frequent
that no crops can be planted with safety.
Across the river, In Emerson, is the custom
house. and the business of the district Is con-
Quoted there.
Even IN Emerson there Is tenantess brick
block three stories in height, 575 feet front by
100 feet deep. comprising fourteen spacious
stores with French plate glass fronts and all
tile expensive accessories of a stylish business
block.
The morning call., 1894-05-05
THE READY KNIFE.
A Boy SIashed by an Angry Boot
black

Frank Pagino, an Italian bootblack who
lives on the crest of Telegraph Hill, de-
scended yesterday afternoon with the in
tention of securing some wood for his fire.
With this laudable purpose in view he
made his way to an old building on Vallejo
street which is being demolished by its
owner.
Not wishing to trouble the proprietors,
he gathered up an armful of sticks with.
out asking permission, and was about 10
was at work on the building, ordered him
to drop the wood. PagIn0 Obeyed, and
alter wranglIng for few moments with
Ambark drew a long knife and slashed his
hand. Pagino then took to his heels and
reached his home after slapping the face
OF Maggie Smith, girl who was in his
way.
He was arrested and charged with as
sault to murder aud battery.
The morning call., 1894-05-05
Marriage Promises on Paper.

The London Spectator moved by the painful
spectacle of IIe modern breach OF. promise case
proposes that no promise of marriage be held
valid unless IL is made in writing upon properly
stamped paper.
Of course il win be obj cIed that such propo.
sitiOn is injurious 10 all the romance OF courshp
and marriage. Bnt where, asked The Ago
Daut, is the romance In nine out of ten breach
Of-promise cases that find their way into law
courts? These cases are hardly ever brought
except by people whose affections have not been
deeply engaged in their acceptance OF sutor
III IL once became understood thai the ardent
lover should offer such good prouf OF his faith
then girl would know well what 10 expect
from lover who Withheld it,
The morning call., 1894-05-05
CALLED HIM A LIAR.
Sergeant Harmon's Attempt to Dis
cipline an Officer and Its Result.


Police Sergeant Harmon has the reputa-
tion OF being strict disciplinarian. and
1t is said that the recent hauling over the
Goals the department has received has
Increased his zeal in the enforcement OF
the rules which apply to other men. He
gives himself rein enough, however, to
hurl epithets at subordinates. and once in
long while he gets what the coppers
term "calling down."
The sergeant got it into his head that the
men left their beats too soon when the
hour for reporting off approached and the
other evening, watch in hand. he took his
stand outside the hall at McAllster and
Larkin streets and timed them as they
came in He took Scotty Campbell TO
task first, but Scotiy's beat is on McAlliser
street and though at the hall he contended
that he was still on it. So Harmon dropped
that and when Officer Mertie Calllnan
came in he Jumped" him with renewed
vigOr.
Callinau denied that he had left his
post of duty before the proper time. and
the two men engaged in an alteration.
during which Sergeant Harmon called
Callinan liar
This was more than Callinan's warm
blood could brook, and he made dash al
the sergeant that was so tger-like in its
fury that several police officers Iushed in
to prevent the useless splling of gore.
Callnan wanted to .'gas at him." and
vowed by all the gods of Olympus tnat no
man. be ne sergeant or civilian. should call
him liar with impunity.
Sergeant Harmon discreetly withdrew
within the shadows of the gray hall walls,
and storm that threatened destruction
blew over.
At the next rollcall Sergeant Harmon
apologlzed for his behavior, but took occa-
sion to say that the next one of the men he
caught leaving his beat ahead Of time he
would have taken before the Commission
erS.
The morning call., 1894-05-05
Six Years for Forgery.

j. ID. Newton was sentenced by Judge
Wallace vest erday to six years. imprison-
ment for forgery. Newton pleaded guilty
to having passed forged check on n
grocer in the Mission. After entering this
plea Newton declared his innocence of the
charge. but his plea stood and he will have
to serve his sentence.
The morning call., 1894-05-05
BLAZING CHEMICALS.
A Dyer's Workshop on Sutter Street
Quilted bV Fire.

The hudson River Dyeing and Cleaning
Works. at All Sutter street. was burned
out at / 80 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The fire was started in the basement by
the explosion of a coal.oil stove, and in a
few moments dense volume of smoke
was rolling out OF the windows. The
chemicals used in the works had caught
fire and the old wooden building was quick
ly gutted by the flames.
The structure was owned by Miss Agnes
Taylor. whose dwelling next door was
slightly damaged. The loss is estimated at
$4,000. The building and contents were
fully insured
The morning call., 1894-05-05

the various other teams organized. and the
great game between the two universities
has been left until this late day In order
that the men mig ht become more proficient.
Both have won games as well as lost. and
uD to now are pretty evenly matched. The
Stanford boys have been able to play witn
the true team more times than Berkeley,
however, as the examinations across the
bay have necessitated the presence OF
subs on more than one occasion. Inc
game will begin about 9 O'Clock.
The morning call., 1894-05-05
The Buffalo Club.

At meeting of the Buffalo Republican
Club of the Thiriy-third district on Thurs
day night, at which ninety members signed
the roll, Irving Graham was indOrsed for
Sheriff. The sneakers of the evening were
John Mclaughlin, W. o. Mills, G. Conley
and c. Johnson
The morning call., 1894-05-05
A Visiting CLERGYMAN.

Tomorrow afternoon at o'clock Rev.
j. p. Gibson of Iowa. brother of Rev.
NJ. NJ. Gibson, ID. of this city. will ad-
dress the mass-meeting at the Christian
Association Hall, 232 Suffer street. Mr..
Dow's choral union will sing. Seats free
to gentlemen between 16 and 30 years Of
The morning call., 1894-05-05
Recent Divorces.

Judge Murphy has granted Mary E.
Haughton divorce from Frank j. Haugl-
ton on the ground of wilful desertion.
The wife retains custody of minor child.
On the ground OF extreme cruelty Judge
Murphy has awarded Mary Brandt q di-
vorce from Gustav Brandt.
The morning call., 1894-05-05
Left His Aged Parents.

Cornelius Kelly, young son of Michael
Kelly of 232 Clara street. left his home on
the 4th OF March last and has not since
been heard of. He was last seen on that
day on Fifth street In company with one
John Mills. His aged parents are much
exercised over his disappearance.
The morning call., 1894-05-05
BaiIiff Mcnamara Released.

John Mcnamara, bailiff of Police Judge
Campbell's court, charged with the murder
of ex-Bailiff Thomas Bashford. was re-
leased yesterday by Judge Low on $10,-
900 bail bond. with George AckersOn and
John Burns as sureties
The morning call., 1894-05-05
Teachers, April Salaries.

The teachers April warrants will be
ready for delivery this morning at the
Office of the Board of Education, and the
Treasury Department will pay school
teachers up till 80 o'clock in the after
mann
The morning call., 1894-05-05

A Kansas tramp offered TO work for his
board and clothes on farm, made love to
the farmers old maid sister, consented to
marry her if she would have all her ugly
teeth pulled out and ran away after she
had done so.
The morning call., 1894-05-05
The Endeavorers' Rally.

A grand rally Of the Young Peoples
Society of Christian Endeavor of San
Francisco will be held on Sunday evening
In Trinity Presbyterian Church on the
corner of Twenty-ihird and Capp streets.
The morning call., 1894-05-05

Carl w. Tiedemann, charged with forging a
deed and Il mortgage. was held by Judge
Joachimsen yesterday for trial in the Superior
Court, with bail set at $4,000.