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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-16
A NEW ORGANIZATION.
SPRING LAKE CHAUTAUQUA AND GOSPEL
 UNION ASSEMBLY.

SPRING LAKE CHAUTAUQUA AND GOSPEL
 UNION ASSEMBLY.
 SPRINGvILLE, Dec. 15.-[Special Corre- spondence. 1-The citizens of Springvilie have just held great mass meeting in the interest of the Chautauqua assembly they have been agitating for ths past twelve months. As long as il was thought that Q fair proposition would be entertained for the union of the Chatauqua interests in Alabama, Springville was willing to sub- init to the decision of a locating committed; but feeling that such proposition could not be had, owing to the nature of the or- ganization now in existence, the candidacy of Springville was withdrawn. In addition to the Chautauqua idea, Springville pro- poses to establish an Iuter- -Denominational Gospel Union assembly. They will have big camp meeting every year, which will be conducted by an able committee repre- senting the Various evangelical churches. The town conncil have been asked to erect a suitable embly hall for the purposes named, and it is believed that each member of the council will heartily favor the meas uro.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-16
NEWSPAPER OFFICE WRECKED.

DENVER, Col, Dec. 15.-Fire in the building occupied by the Times last even ing caused damage estimated at $50, 900. Flames were discovered in the room used as composing room. The building was flooded with water and the damage from this source is more serious than from the fire itself. There were nine type-setting machines, and these are badly warped, and with damage by water, with which they were submerged, are thought to be a total loss. The presses were also badly damaged. The origin Of the fire is un. known. The loss is fully covered by R~
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-16
LOST A FOOT.
4 NEGRO BOY JUMPED FROM A DUMMY
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AND FELL UNDER THE WHEELS.
 A negro boy, who gave his name as Char ley Jones, fell under an East Lake train yesterday morning near the Sloss furnaces and was so badly mangled that his left foot had to be amputated.-
 ltis said he was attempting to beat his way on the train, and when the conductor started towards him he jumped off and fell with his left leg across the track. The wheels ran over it, crushing the bone.
 He was taken to Dr. TaIley's office by Warner, Smiley & Co.'s ambulance, and .Dr. Talley, assisted by Dr. Foster, ampu- tated the foot and gave the boy such medi- cal attention as he needed.
 He is said to have lived in Colum bus, Ga.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-16
OF A FIG STRIKE.

r SPRINGFIELD, Ill.,, Dec. 15.-A secret meeting of the principal coal operators of this district was held here yesterday. It has leaked out that the meeting was for the purpose of making a reduction in the price of mining coal from 40 cents to 35 cents per ton. If the cut is made prospects for a strike of large dimensions will be bright, further cut.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-16
DEATH RECORD.
JOSEPH VERCHOT.

CoLUMBIANA, Dec. 15.-[Special Corre- spondencs. l-Mr. Joseph Verchot died Friday night after ansillness of a week aged 47 years. The deceased was we'll to-do citizen of our town and his death is He was most public spirited and enter prisin q man and his place will be exceed ingly hard to fill. Mir. Verchot was a native of France. He leaves large family.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-16

ton giving the time suggested by the ma jority of the committee for it's considera- lion. The order will include Il o'clock meetings and night sessions of the house.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-16
JOHN LORD

STAMFORD, Conn.,, Dec. 15.-John Lord, historian and lecturer, died at his home here today.
The morning call., 1894-07-24
SUING THE ARCHITECTS.
The Luning Company and George
WhitteiI Want Damages.

Answers and cross complaints were hied I'D
the Superior Court yesterday by the defendants
in the TWO suits that were filed some time ago
by Everett A. Coxhead ct al. against the Lunlng
Company and George II. Whittell. he SUIT
against the LuniDg Company was begun 10 re-
cover s2377. alleged to be due for services rem
dereG In drawing plans for and experimenting
the construction OF the building at the gore OF
California aad Market streets, and from whit
tell the plaintiff asked for S1027 for similar
services III relation 10 a building on Inc SOUTH
east corner OF California and Jones streets.
In the documents filed yesterday the defend.
ants maintain that the architects performed
their Work IN very unsatisfactory manner,
and that they (the defcRdauts) have been dam
aged thereby. The Luuing Company alleges
that the agreement was that the architects
contracted 10 perform their Work for B per
cent OF the cost of the building, which, they
sald, would not exceed S54, 637. III II went
over that amount they were 10 receive nothing
on Inc additional cost. The building really
cost SlO7,550. and defendants say that they
expended Sl3,74S Tor construction which was
supervised by Others than the plaintiffs. The
company not only contends that there is moth
ing coming TO the architects, but sue In their
croSs-complaint 10 recover $4,000 damages
Tor faulty work and negligence on the part OF
the architects.
10 WhittelPs case 1t Is maintained that the
architects were discharged for not performing
their work right, aud that instead of any bal
ance OF S1027 being due, Whitteil feels dam
aged In the sum of $4,000, aud asks for that
sum.
The morning call., 1894-07-24
KNOWLEDGE

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tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties OF perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession because it acts On the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all Drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
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The morning call., 1894-07-24
M. M. ESTEE'S LOSS.
His Residence RanSaCked
by Burglars.
They Carry Off Property Valued at
Between $500 and $1,000.
No Arrests as Yet.

The man who goes a-burgllng is no respecter
Of persons. he will rob the house of a abOrer
as quickly and deity as he will the mansion of
a candidate for Governor.
Morris NJ. Estee, the Republican candidate
for Governor, has found that out to his cost.
His city residence Is on Hyde street. near Pine.
but his family is at present at the ranch in
Napa County.
Mr.. Estee has been in and out OF The city
since the family removed to Napa, and the resi-
dence on Hyde street has been practically
without an occupant, as the servants go with
the family.
Last Friday morning, when Mr. Estee left,
the Hyde street residence was all in proper
shape. When he returned that evening he
found everything topsy-tu!vy, leading 10 the
absolute conviction that some one had broken
into the house.
A hasty examination showed that entrance
had been effected by means OF small door
under the front stairway. opening into the
basement. his door is entirely smut OF from
the view of people on the street.
Every room had been visl ed by the burglars
The contents OF bureau drawers, dressing cases
ana trunks were scattered on the floors and a
selection made.
Several valuable dresses belonging to Mr..
Estee's daughter and lot OF clothing belong
ing 10 other members OF the family were
stolen. A quantity OF sllyerware in the dining
room had also been carried of, besides other
articles. The total value of the plumber is es-
timated at between $500 and $4,000.
But Mr.. Estee mourns the loss OF a large col
lection OF solid gold Masonic and knights
Templar emoems more than anything else. He
priced these most highly as II will be almost
Impossible 10 replace them.
The police were promptly notified OF the
burglary. and since then an active and per-
sIsIent search has been kept up Tor the burg
lars but as vt without result. The police DO
not, however despair of capturing them unless
they have managed to get out OF the city.
The morning call., 1894-07-24
HOME WAS UNHAPPY.
Why Young Louise Dietrich Took
Her Life.

Minnie Dietrich, a sister OF Louise Dietrich,
the young girl who committed suicide early
yesterday morning, made statement at The
Morgue yesterday which places new aspect
on he tragedy.
She said that her sister had been growing de-
spOndent for some time because OF the cheer
less existence she was compelled to endure at
home.
Louise threatened yesterday that she would
either have to leave the house or commit sui
eide" said the girl. ut was when we were
talking of Mrs. Mller's suicide, and she said
she would DO the same thing II any 9th +
troubles came. Then l told her that If she
shot herself she would set ire to her clothes
and be burned UP.
. Il can open my clothes TO prevent that,' she
answered, and she did do II.
II kept the pistol for burglars. IL was not
used Tor year, and the last time shot was
fired out OF 1t was when my stepfather fired In
the Kitchen at my mother. That was over a
year ago now.
The trouble began when my mother got a
divorce and married DR.. Charles Schmidt, who
Louise did not like Miss Schmidt and the doc
tor made my sister do all The work. About
four months ago the doctor, my mother and his
daughter went 10 Germany. Louise was glad
they weregone, as she had rest and peace, but
on Saturday letter came which said they
would soon be home again.
Louise talked OF suicide all DAY sunday ana
eventually quarreled with her sister when re-
turning from the theater She went 10 bed
very gloomy and Respondent, and got up about
1 O'CLOCK aud shot herself"
The morning call., 1894-07-24
HONOR IN DEATH.
A Solemn Requiem Over
Sister Aloyse.
Funeral Services at the Notre Dame
Convent Attended by Throngs
of MournerS.

The funeral services OF Sister Aloyse, Supe-
rloress OF Notre Dame Convent, on Dolores
street were held at O'clock yesterday morn
ing in the convent chapel in presence of large
gathering OF people
The chapel was not Dearly large enough to
contain the throng of mourners who eudeavored
to crowd inside its doors, and many had to con-
tent themselves with waiting IN the halls and
adjoining rooms while The service lasted.
In front OF the altar and upon raised bier
was laid handsome rosewood, silver mounted
caSket In which The remains rested. golden
cruclfN aud cluster OF flowers were laid upon
the coffin lid. For the occasion no attempt at
ornament was made in the sanctuary, only
somber draperies OF black attesting TO a gloom
that had fallen over Notre Dame
A solemn requiem mass was celebrated by
Rev. A. WarhiZcl who was assisted by Father
Brennan as sub-deacon. Requiem music was
rendered by Il selected choir. In the front
rows of pews were seated sisters OF the con-
vent, and several priests occupied seats among
the congre cation.
AT the conclusion of the mass Archbishop
RiOrdan r. ad the Office for the dead and blessed
the remains He delivered touching eulogy
on Sister AlOyse, paying a high tribute 10 her
achievements during forty years OF ccaselesS
toll as teacher in California Although the
deceased had been threatened with heart dis.
ease for some years, she was called away sud
denly. without an opportunity 10 make special
preparation for the end. STILL with her II
made no difference. for she was one who was
always ready TO meet her God. and she was
sure, at least, of mediation In heaven.
All present, including the sisters formed in
procession and passed by the casket to take
farewell view OF the calm face beneath the
glass. Then the sisters walked out In pairs,
carrying lighted candles before the remains,
while bell. in the old adobe church OF Mission
Dolores across the street tOlled mournfully.
The pall-bearers were: DR.. Luke Robinson,
John j. McKinnon, John OMEN, James r.
Kelly and Mir. Massey.
The hearse, followed by long line OF car
riages, moved without delay TO Holy Cross
Cemetery, where the dead sister was laid in
heI grave.
The morning call., 1894-07-24
TWO OF A KIND.
One Happily Married, the Other Sent
to the MagdaIen ASYLUM.

Anida Murphy, 17-year-old girl, whose
parents live at 81 Fell street. was married in
Judge Lows chambers yesterday to James
Joseph, a musician and Observation-Disclosures
Oakland. The ceremony was performed by
Justice Barry.
Anida left her home a year and half ago
and since then the police OF this city and Oak
land have been searching for her. She eioped
with Joseph and the couple lived for some time
10 Nevada City, where a child was born. She
was arrested at 1866 San Pablo avenue, Oak
land, on Sunday and brought across the bay
Her marriage saved her from being sent to the
Magdalen Asylum.
Justice Barry was ready for another wedding
yesterday, but IL did not come OF according TO
programme. Josie Stanley, a pretty 15-year-
old girl, was arrested on Saturday for vagrancy.
About two weeks ago she LETT her home TO live
with Harry Wilson OF 529 Otarrell street.
who Us he Is soap salesman OF Stockton.
He is madly in love with Josie ana told Judge
Low that he was going 10 get the license at
once and arrangements were made for the
ceremony. Harry is, however, only II years of
age, and bis mother positively refused to give
her consent, so he could not get the license,
and Josie had TO 60 to the Magdalen Asylum.
The morning call., 1894-07-24

East street., received a bulky package by mall
On opening IL he found a confidential communl-
cation from j. II. Lombard & 20. Offering him
permanent agency for the sale OF lottery tick
cts. Ii purported to come from he Honduras
National Lottery Company. AS bait. they
were TO let him have a prize in The July draw
Ing for $4,000, as per ticket Enclosed in small
envelope.
There were also inclosed 115 tickets, for
which they asked him TO remit $115, less 10
per cent, al least three DAYS before The draw
Ing: The tickets were of course forgerles
Mr.. Chandler handed the package TO the
police.
II is only about three months ago since
similar attempt was made by operators IN nan
sas City upon another prominent citizen, VINO
also handed the package 10 The police.
The morning call., 1894-07-24
RAIDED HIGHBiNDERS.
Police Prepare for a Threatened
War in Chinatown,

Captain Dunleavy of the Chinatown police
received Information yesterday that the high
binders Of Cum Cook alley were arEng for a
fierce onslaught after dark. The cause Of the
impending war was said TO be a series OF long
continued brawls over dominoeS and poker
games in which the highbluders indulge.
Fearing an outbreak of hostilitles the police
raded Cum Cook alley after 10 P. NJ. and
searched over 500 Chinese, but not a Mongo-
liam had a pistol or weapon of any kind on his
body, and now Captain Dunleavy thinks that
The report was false alarm.
However, he intends keeping a close watch
on the highbiDders who are known to have
been involved in many quarrels over gamb-
ling.
The morning call., 1894-07-24
BELL MAKES DENIAL.
He Inveighs Against Mrs. Whitney
In Strong Terms.

III OlfOHS ACi hSs
Fred Bell who came into some notoriety re-
Gently through having Mrs. whitney, the me-
dunn arrested for libel, takes exceptions to
what that lady had TO say about him in THE
CALL on Sunday. In reply, he says:
'Therr is not one particle of truth in Mrs.
Whltneys statement from beginning to end.
She talks OF having me arrested for conspiracy.
/ called upon my lawyers on Saturday and
urged them 10 send to Mr.. Henley, Mrs, Whit
Bey'. attorney, 10 have him DO that, as l could
see no other opportunity for telling my story
TO the public. This, OF course, they did not do.
"Mrs. Whitney stated i was an eX- convict,
and In my complaint and on the platform l de-
MED the statement; but that was the reason |
had her arrested. All she or her lawyers had
TO do was 10 prove that was, and could have
been arrested at once as a perjurer and liar.
This she failed 10 DO but managed TO creep out
because OF a technicaltty upon which the Judge
ordered an acqulttal because Of the so-called
decOy letter which only one moment before the
Judge declared that II matteTed not whether
the party 10 whom the letter was addressed
was In existence or not. i have no desire to
contlnu any newspaper controversy. although
/ am glad TO have had an opportunity TO state
my side of the case. Mrs. Whitney says that |
became her enemy because she refused TO go
with me 10 Santa Cruz. That, sir. Is not true,
for have a letter to prove (not decoy one) 10
her own handwriting, that she made the pro-
posal for ine 10 come to Santa Cruz while was
summering at Los Gatos The real reason that
she became my enemy was mat refused TO
allow her TO continue her tests"
The morning call., 1894-07-24
SKIN HUMORS
CAN BE CURED BY
GLENN'S SULPHUR SOAP.

MR.. c. n. CRITTENTON:
DEAR SIR:-For nearly fourteen years L have
been troubled with a skin humor resembling Sa t
khe UNI. L have spent nearly small fortune for
DOCTORS and medicine. but with only temporary
relief l commenced using your "GLENN',
SULPHUR SO P', nearly two years ACCUSED
1T in baths and IS a toilet soap daily. My
SKIN Is now as clear an inf ts, and no
one would be able tn tie IL that YER had n
skin comp amt. would not be without the
soap II 1t cost five times the amount. Yours, re-
spectfully NJ. II. MORRIS,
Lick House, San Francisco, Cal.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
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The morning call., 1894-07-24
GRAYBILL'S MONEY.
George d. Toy Wants the Court to
Decide Who Shall Have IL.

An action was begun in the Superior Court
yesterday by George d. Toy, representing the
trm OF BOvee, Toy & Co., TO compel George d.
Graybill and Edmund E. Potter to interplead
as codefendants in an action which lie brings
against them. He alleges that on April 1.
1890. Bovee, Toy & Co. received from Potter
written authority 10 obtain a purchaser for and
10 sell real estate belonging TO said Potter. A
purchaser was found III GraYbill, who offered
TO pay S140o for the property, paying $40
down a deposit. Since then GrayDlll claims
that Potter cannot give hin good title 10 The
property, and he refuses 10 consummaie the
sale. Mr.. Potter demanded the S140 deposit,
but Toy would not give iE up until the matter is
legally determined.
The morning call., 1894-07-24
FOR MANSLAUGHTER.
Nellie Horizons Second Trial Begun
YESTERDAY.

The second trial of Nellie Horton. the tele-
graph operator, who shot and killed Charles
Hagans, the car conductor, In room on Taylor
street. near Eddy, ON July 8. 1893, was begun in
Judge Wallaces court yesterday The charge
against her Is manslaughter.
The following jury was secured during the
morning session: j. w. Weichart, P. ID. Jewett
The morning call., 1894-07-24
The Railroad sued.

Copies of the petition in equity instituted by
Attorney General Olney ana United Stats At
torneys Denis and Call of Los Angeles against
tire Southern Pacific Company and the thirty
railroads and steamship lines absorbed under
The title OF he Southern Pacific Company OF
Kentucky were served yesterday on Garrett /.
Lansing, trustee. and the Southern Pacific
Railroad Company by Deputy United States
Marshals. The petition was given in full in
The CALL last week. L seeks TO have he
amagamated lines severed ana then conducted
as sepafate institutions, as 1t claims that the
combination is opposed TO interstate commerce.
The morning call., 1894-07-24
E. w. BURR BURIED.
Simple Services in the Unitarian
Church Over His Remains.

Church Over His Remains.
Ex-MayOr L. w. Burr was buried yesterday
from The First Unitarian Church on Geary and
Franklin streets. When the funeral services
began the church was filled with frirnds OF the
deceased. Many OF the old residents OF San
Francisco who have figured prominently In
public life were present
The service was exc edingly simple. Dr.
SteDbins offered a prayer over lh- remains and
read from Scripture chapter appropriate TO
the occasion. MOurnful music was played on
the organ but there was no choir
After the services were over the casket was
borne by a. a. Smith, Horace Davis, Edwin
Bonnell Thomas Brown. Antoine Borel, DR..
Hardness, Samuel Perkins and l.. A. Booth TO
tie hearse outside. All present stood with I'M
covered heads "a the little procession crossed
the church portals, and then the funeral corteee
moved away to Cypress Lawn Cemetery.
The morning call., 1894-07-24

Z. L. Cutter. W. Freeze, d. Brooks, William
tombstone, William StraIham, l.. Reich. W. z.
Doane, Max Armer, p. A. Smith and John
HOey.
Mrs. j. B. Davis Owen Fl Hagans and j. W.
Meagher were the witnesses examined during
the afternoon. Their testimony was similar IN
all respects 10 that which they gave at the
morning
The morning call., 1894-07-24
Strikers in the County Jail.

Eugene Post, James Fl. Sims and j. B. Hill
ton, strikers at Sacramento, were quietly
transferred yesterday by Deputy United States
Marshals from the capital city TO the County
Jail on Broadway. They are charged with
retardng United states mails and Sims Will
have TO answer on two separate counts. Their
trials Will take place i'll this city.
The morning call., 1894-07-24
SITUATIONS UNACCEPTABLE

| ADlES-FOR FIRST GLASS SERVANT SEE
- =. f. CROSETf & CO., 3l2 Suffer st.
EOR GOOD SERVANTS OF ALL NATION
- alltles Apply NINE LEoPOLD'S Employment
once 9o7 and 96l Market, tel. south 35I. 1y22 Il
GALL AT SWEDISH BUREAU FOR SWEDISH
- ana German girls. AL Eddy st. Tel. 64e. GIN
The morning call., 1894-07-24
BOGUS LOTTERY TICKETS.
Attempt by New Orleans Swindlers
to Fleece a Citizen.

Some sharp swindlers, operating from New
Orleans under the name Of J. II. Lombard &
Co., are trying to extract money from the peck
cts of the unwary by scheme which, although
Ingenious, is not new.
A few days ago r, D. Chandler, merchant,
The morning call., 1894-07-24

Designated Circuit Judge.
James II. Beatty, United States District
Judge Idaho, has been designated TO act as
Circuit Judge in jury cases for this term.
The morning call., 1894-07-24

RS Boys and Girls Aid Society, cor.
H~S Grove and Baker SITS San Francisco, CAL
Orp hans, half orphans and abandoned children
ad mitted from April J. 1894, to July l. 1894:
Orphans (males)- Leonard WOODBRIDGE age l3
yrs; Ernest Watson, 10 yrs. Frank 10y, 7 yrs
half orphans (males )-Thomas Gleason yrs:
James Payton IL yrs Albert Corona; Thomas
Collier. IL yrs; George Miller. IL yrs: Arthur
OTIS ~ yrs Fred Otis, yrs; Willie Hennessy
IL yrs Femsles-Ida Riglt, 13 yrs; Nellie Nj.
Harding Il yrs. jyIS7t
The morning call., 1894-07-24

NOMPETENT GIRL WANTED FOR Il GENERAL
~ homework; must understand German Ameri-
can cooklnp 1921 Ellis iy23 81
The morning call., 1894-07-24

CwEDIsB EMPLOYMENT OFFICE: GOOD
- place. Tor good girls. CAL at 1IA2 Antonio st''
off Jones near Ellis. JyZA o.
The morning call., 1894-07-24
SITUATIONS WANTED CONTINUED

nRESSMAKER WOULD LIKE FEW MORE
~ engagements by the day. Call or address 221
LeaYenworth st. jy24 3tt
The morning call., 1894-07-24

ESPECT ABLE YOUNG LADY; ASSIST
j. Light homework and store: good home; small
wages 9 to 10 A. NJ. Rules Bazaar. l3 Broderlck
The morning call., 1894-07-24

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The morning call., 1894-07-24

II ERMAN GIRL WISHES SITUATION 10 Do
u general homework Apply 453I2 Te1ama
street jy25 IT.
The morning call., 1894-07-24

I AIDES TO LEARN DRESS CU TING;
l. ladies' tailor system. 1876 Turk st. jY22 I'm
CEwING MACHINE OPERATORS. 323a
- Fremont St jy22 u
The morning call., 1894-07-24

EREE HOT UNCH-PLATE SOUP. LIVER.
4 onions. stew. with beer W ne or cider cents
MR.. DAILY, 6l9 Merchant st jy23 Cts
The morning call., 1894-07-24

IA ANTED-GIRL WAITRESS; CAFE AND
w dancing hall. 52l Pine ST. iy23 8tS
The morning call., 1894-07-24

UNEMPLOYED CITIZENS ARE REQUESTED
u to meet at hall, 1859 Mission ST.. to-day (1ues-
day. 24th) at 80 P. to hear report on street
sweeping. l*] NJ. LAFFERTI Secretary