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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13
TWO YOUNG CRIMINALS.
Have Been Engaged in Robbing for
Year.

SANTA Rosa. Dec. II Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Leppo has just secured a
confession from Two of the most pictur-
esque young criminals in the State. They
are Bird Brumfeld and Len McSherry and
from their confessions they have been en-
gagged in systematic series of robberies
the past year. They were arrested for
stealing oyercoats from the Presbyterian
church last Sunday evening. They ad-
mitted having visited five churches that
night for the purpose of robbery.
1t is said their nefarious operations
began in Stockton, where they robbed a
drunken man. From there they went to
Sacra mento, where they stole a diamond
ring reported TO be worth $500. The pair
then went to Ukiah and committed bur-
glaries in two stores. FROM that place
they visited Cloverdale, Hopland, Heads
burg and other places. stealing clothing,
tools and everything they could convert
into money, which they used to gamble
with. They admitted stealing tools and
clothing from half a dozen locomotives on
the route a d that they were getting ready
to rob Carithers' store here when arrested.
Officers are here from Ukiah and Hop
land after them, but they will be first
tried here.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13
CHEAP BRAIN=FOOD
"Whispers" Told to Thrill
the thoughtful.
Those Tired of Light Fiction May
Here Find Solid Suggestions of
Lifelong Value.

Sometimes the intelligent brain wearies
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the healthy appetite Of 'cakes and kick
shaws." It turns to subs tan tials-soiid
sources Of thought that will be fruitful
and multiply in future action.
But in these workaday times the aver
age man and woman of Intelligence have
little leisure or inclination to tackle Kant
or even Spencer. They are interested In
social problems, but are scared away by
the scientific coldness and dry philosophy
of such writers. Their study requires long
grounding and the use of expensive Ii
brarieS or sets of volumes.
When, therefore, rare chance occurs to
acquire choice brain food In CHEAP aud
attractive form the wideawake thinkers of
the day will grasp at it quickly.
Such an opportunity is presented by
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Told In Whispers" for the modest sum of
10 cents and one coupon. Told in Whis-
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with simple story of human interest. It
is book for the times, book for the
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value lies in its earnestness and suggestive
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Read what THE CALL aud other papers
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Told in Whispers merits the attention of
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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13
VETERINARY SURGEONS.
They Meet in Annual Session and
Elect Officers.

Elect Officers.
The California State Veterinary Asso-
citation held its annual meeting az the
Baldwin Hotel yesterday afternoon. The
following were present: Drs. Thomas
Maclay. Petaluma; FL. A. Spencer, San
Jose; w. A. Wadhams, Santa Clara; c. b.
Davis, Stockton; D. F. Fox, Sacramento;
h. A. Archibald, Sacr anento; +. E. Pierce.
Oakland; Ii. R. jackson. oakland; A.
Robin, San Francisco; 81. Fabbi. San
Francisco; Fl. A. Forrest, Santa Cruz;
A. D. Williams, Marysvilie; j. Graham,
Fresno: j. FL. Eddy, Stockton; j. w.
O'Rouke, Stockton.
The following officers were elected !:
President G. h. Orvis, Stockton; R. L.
Whittlesey, Los Angeles; secretary. K. a.
Archibald. Sacramento: treasurer. ID. +.
Fox. Sacramento; Board of Examiners
Drs. Maclay. Egan. Spencer. Lemke and
Graham.
The association will meet next year at
San Jose.
DIR. G. B. Orvis read paper on "a Case
OF Ffbroid Tumor in the Lumbar Re-
gion."
DR.. Wadhams presented a carefully pre-
pared treatise on Canine Dis emper."
He thought dogs were particularly sus-
cepUnle to dlstemper when they are ap-
preaching maturity. Cleanliness is one of
the great safeguards against the inf1iction.
The kennel should be kept clean and
warm.
He said that distemper is oftentimes
mistaken for the influenza, and sometimes
Tor the hydrophobia. He remarked that
the mad dog Is out of his head and wants
TO eat everything, while the distempered
canine may be nervous, but he will never
eat.
Some cases in veterinary surgery were
taken up aud discussed by the members.
RESOLUTIONS In memory of the late DR..
Burns were drawn up and adopted.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13
BENEFIT CONCERT
rendered by Friends to
Miss Katie Black.
Successful Entertainment i'm Golden
Gate Hall - New
Tenor.

The friends of Miss Kittie Black went
in great numbers to her grand testim onial
benefit last night in Golden Gate Hall
Not only did they go, however. but they
showed great enthusiasm all through the
concert and enc0red every performer.
Miss Kittie Black, the heroine of the
evening, received perfect ovation on her
appearance. She was prettily gowned in
pale grsen silk, and wore La France
roses. Among her numerous floral trIb-
utes were some large bouquets of roses to
match the ones in her dress. The beDsfi-
ciary sang an aria by Bellini, Parker's
setting of "Orpheus With His Lutte, and
three encores. she was in excellent voice,
and sang with her usual sweetness. clear
ness and ease of execution. In addition
to solos, Miss Black sang in duet with
Mrs. Birmingham, "My Boat Is Waiting
Here for Thee" and in a trio with the
same lady and Miss Lewiston. The part
singing was excelently rendered.
A new tenor. who has recently come
from British Columbia. named Algernon
AspIand, was one of the successes of the
concert. Mr.. Aspland possesses a gen.
ulne tenor voice Of the lyric variety, and
when he uses it in moderation be uses it
very well. In the "M'Appari" aria from
Martha" he apparently was not well ac-
quainted with the pitch of the piano, aud
sequence. Apart from this little contre-
temps he sang the aria artis'ically for
concert rendering of it, and in response to
very warm applause gave my Pretty
Jane" ballad sacred to the memory of
Mr.. Aspland's famous compatriot, Sims
Reeves. This was given even better than
the 'M'Appari." and Loves Sorrow"
was another successful performance.
Walter c. Campbell. as usual, gave con-
siderable pleasure to his hearers, and was,
according to his wont, encored later for
THE Mighty Deep" and for a drinking
song. The other vocalists, who sang solos,
were MISS Lillian Levison and Mrs.
Birmingham.
Miss Pearl Noble has made considerab l 9
progress in her cornet playing lately. Last
night her linton alton was very good. her
execution was clear and easy. and the
tones were well rounded aud penetrating,
without becoming strident. A word of
praise is due to Miss Edith Johnson, VIII o
accompanied the singers skillfully and
alphabetically.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13
HAVE TAKEN POSSESSION.
The San Francisco Settlement Asso-
citation at South Park.

The San Francisco Settlement Asso-
citation at South Park.
The San Francisco Settlement Associa-
ton has taken possession of its new quar-
ters at Is South Park. The work of NOV
ing in and placing the furniture and other
appurtenances was begun yesterday.
The building, which is four stories in
height. has been thoroughly renovated,
painted and otherwise decorated inside
and out Particular attention has been
given 10 the plumbing, and the house is,
therefore, in an excellent sanitary condi-
ton. well suited 10 the laudable work that
is to be carried on by the mem bers Of the
association.
The furniture is all new and of good
quality. and the entire building will pre-
sent an inviting and comfortable appear
ance.
f. E. Hayn es, instructor in history and
political economy, will be superintendent
of the insti tn ton and will live there per-
manently. Mr.. Haynes took charge of
the house yes terday and was present to
oversee the work of moving in. The es-
adjustment Of this settlement is an ex-
pertinent that will be of much interest to
the thinking public. It's purposes are to
spread practical knowledge in the art of
living and how to make the most of life
among people who have not had the ad-
vantages of scientific instruction in politi-
cal economy and the subtle intrcacies
that attend the veal or woe of common
wealth.
Two of the most interesting features Of
the settlement will be the cooking school
of a kitchen-garden class and the sewing
school. Here young women, untutored in
the knowledge of housed keeping and home
cost. Miss Ethel Beaver of this city will
be at the head of this department. The
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13
GOOD GOVERNMENT.
The New Club Holds an Interesting
Meeting,

NlCCtiHS'
At meeting of the Good Government
Club last evening Thomas CrOthers read a
lengthy paper upon the subject of GEN.
trallzation of power in matters of munich
pal government He briefly pointed out
the abuses of the system under which San
Francisco is controlled and compared it
with the reformed and modified charters in
vogue 10 Eastern cities.
lie URGED the necessity of giving wider
sphere to the Mayor, upon whom would
devolve the duty of appointing cabinet
for the consideration OF public matters,
thereby doing, away with the Board OF
Supervisors and various subcommittee
and commissions.
He also favored the appointment of all
heads of depar meDt, except Treasurer
AID Auditor, as a means or excluding
political influence and corrupt officials.
His theories were demonstrated as being
practical by reference TO munlclpal cnar-
iers of numerous cities In which this
system has proven a success.
DR.. Philip King Brown followed with an
interesting paper upon ceniralZlng the
work aud management of the School De-
partment. His stand was practically the
same as that taken by Mr.. Crothers,
favoring the main theory OF concentration
applied solely to educational matters;
ii. n. Clement, member OF the Board
OF FTeeholders; addressed the meeting at
length. He dwelt principally upon the
difficulty of framing charter, especially
IN view of the dual ''city and county"
character of San Francisco. He referred
to number OF decisions OF the Supreme
Court holding various departments of the
municipality TO be directly under the
control of the State. He also explained
the decision by which local elections are
required to be held coincdently with
general elections. His remarks were well
received.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13

cooking and sewing schools will be in the
basement rooms.
While speaking of the settlement yesier-
day. Mr.. Haynes said:
The permanent residents in the settle
ment Will be persons connected with The
State University. Students and Instructors.
II is our aim to mingle with the poorer
classes of people in this city and to
awaken In their minds desire for knowl-
edge that has been tested and proved to be
useful. We shall not push ourselves too
much forward or intrude. but will invite
all to CONS and exchange practical knowl-
edge with US. We shall learn useful
learn valuable things from us"
The association now NUN bers about 100
contributing members, all of whom are
pledged TO pay So or more each per annum
Tor the maintenance and support OF the
institution. Those who permanently re-
side in the settlement house will board
themselves on the cooperative plan.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13

and Bay View Railroad Mr.. Foulds held
TO be false. This concern was not ncor-
porated merely as street railroad, but as
a general road in every respec. 1t held
no limited franchise and therefore could
not be governed by section IS of the Civil
Code
As to the general objections to the COM
bine, it was to be said that whether these
were corporations de facto or de jure made
no difference. The agreement was made
among them TO consolidate, and tile agree
ment to issue quantity of bonds was
made by the board of directors and agreed
to by the stockholders of all the CONSOLE
dated companies.
Then. again, claimed Attorney Foulds,
Mr.. Bergn's opinion that such suit
should be brought by only stockholders
whose rights were interfered with could
not stand. There were no stockholders
here whose rights had been interfered with,
and it was shown that out of the whole
combine only two stockholders objected TO
the scheme; of these one held 200 shares in
the Central Railroad Company. while the
other held similar amount of stock in the
Ferries and Cliff House Company.
what. is that all out of the whole con-
IL" asked Judge Wallace.
"Yes; out of the whole consolidation"
Several minor objections were discussed
by the counsel. and finally when Judge
Wallace showed signs of WEAKNESS the
two friendly attorneys agreed to submit
the case. Then. with view to a cllncn-
ing decision from the Supreme Court,
which must necessarily be had in order to
protect both sides Of the argument,
Foulds aud Hayne returned to ask Judge
Wallace when they might expect decision
from him.
The venerable Judge smiled. "Well.
gentlemen. you see. Pm running behind.
what with all these election cases and
other things. But let me have the tran
script of your arguments written up. and
your points and authorities submitted. and
I'll take the matter up at once" So say
ing his Honor moved toward his cham bers.
Matters at issue being of grave import
ance decision is expected in very few
days.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13
RAE WANTED HERE.
Local Detectives Have Been Looking
for Him for Nine Months.

George Rae. one of the two men under
arrest at Oakland for the famous Judson
robbery two or three years ago, is wanted
in this city by Detectives Silvey and Eean
on four charges of obtaining goods and
money by false pretenses. They have
been looking for him for the past nine
months.
He was known here as George Nc
Intyre, and had several aliases. Ii he
should be discharged after the prelimin-
airy examination in Oakland on December
~ ne will be brought across the bay.
He used 20 work as roustabout for AL
white, the well-known saloon-keeper on
the water front. On March 20 he got STA OK
worth Of goods. from Nathan Dohrman &
Co.'S, Suffer street, on forged order pur-
porting to be signed by White. The fol-
lowing day he got SIT 80 worth of goods.
and on March 26 SO 80 worth from the same
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13
Severed His Finger.

George Curran. young man living on
Lott street and Golden Gate avenue, met
with painful accident yesterday after
noon. He had climbed to the top of a
picket fence, and while jumping down the
sharp point of the picket on which his
right hand rested got underneath a heavy
gold ring which he wore on his little
finger, unknown to him. The result was
that portion of the finger aud the ring
remained on top of the picket. He had
the severed finger dressed ct the Receiving
Hosptal
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13
Another Dupont Street Suit.

Another suit was filed in the Superior
Court yesterday by Dupont-street prop
erty owner. who seeks 10 recover from the
city and county the amount of assessments
paid under protest for the widening of
Dupont street. Like the predecessors the
plaintiff, Fleet F. STROLLER. claims that all
the assessments levied, from 1878 to 1893
inclusive, were null and void for various
technical ard other reasons. He seeks TO
recover $685. 80 taxes thus paid under
protest.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13

firm. On the latter date he went to the
Plaza store. on Kearny street, and OBJ
tanned $50 worth OF dry goods in the same
manner. Then on April he got SIG 80
worth of goods from Smiths Cash Store,
Ala Front street. and $50 80 worth from j.
Noonan, Mission street, near Sixth.
Rae is an old soldier, and the police feel
sure that he served a term in the peniten-
tary up north. Last winter he worked in
one of The Mission quairies.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13

TIME store has been con-
verted into one vast
Holiday Bazaar. Holt
day goods everywhere in
sight. Regular stocks "snow-
ed under" for the time being.
Visitors say 1.-the biggest
crowds in town." and proba-
ably that's true. They are
the biggest, busiest buying
crowds we ever w,anyway.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13
ELECTION TROUBLE.
Contest Over the Office of Sheriff
of Napa County.

NAPA. Dec. 12.-Papers have just been
filed in the contest over the office of Sheriff
of this county. George S. Mckenzie (R.)
was elected on the face of the returns by
one plurality. d. A. Dunlap CD now con-
tests on ground of fraud and error In
count The case has not yet been set for
hearing
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13
Don't Wan,tit

Property-owners yesterday filed a pro-
test with the Supervisors against paving
with bitumen Octavia street, between
Geary and OFarrelI
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13
Liederkranz Concert

The postponed concert and ball OF the
San Francisco LiederkranZ will take place
on Saturday evening next at Ieutonla
Hall, 1922 Howard sire ct.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13

SANBORN, VAIL & Co. sell Christmas cards.
booklets and calendars by the thousands.
Everybody welcome.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13
Art Department.

MATERIALS FOR FANCY WORK-AlI that is
new and beautiful at Hale Prices
MoleSkfns, SilKoline,
Figured VeIveteen, Scrims,
Fancy Pushes, Stamped Linens
Oriental Silks, Figured Satins
Drapery Silks, Pompops Tassels
Brocaded Silks, Embroidery silks,
halnooW Crepe SILK, COttons, Woods. ETC.
MADE-UP FANCY WORK in great variety Some
visitors to the store declare that our stock is
tie prettieSt In town.
sola cushions, Scrap Baskets,
Pin Cushions, FootstooIs
Grapes. Bureau Sets
inroWS' Fire Screens,
t,oae RESTS Handkerchief Cases.
o1aule-oags, Necktie Cases
Cara Gases, Glove Cases etc.
CellulOid Goods.
Toilet Cases. UNIQUE Calendar.
Glove Boxes, Coruucontas
Collars and Cuffs Boxes Blotting Pads,
handkerchief Boxes, Hand-painted Baskets
Photograph Cases Work Boxes
BOOK MARKS Brush aud Comb Cases,
CourtplaSter Cases, Letter Racks
Card Cases. Zen Roxes
Wtskbroom Holders Button RoYes
And hundred other things
WiCkerWare Goods.
Towel Rings, Letter Boxes
ROVER RACKS odd-shaped Boxes,
Handkerchief Boxes, Fancy Stools
Jewel Gases, Kew Racks
Photo Boxes, Waste -paner Racket.
Glove Boxes, Catch-Aus
And many other useful artieIes
o#uARo
i INCORPORATED
937, $50, al MARKET STREET.
San francisco.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13

w YE'VE marked Toys, Books,
" Albums, CellulOid Goods,
WickerWare and Art Now
elites just the same as we always
mark our regular stOck-at prices
to sell-and to sell quickly. On
every thing we carry we are as
LOW IN PRICE AS ANY STORE
IN TOWN-on most things
lower.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13
LaCq uered Ware.

Opened Wednesday a beau
fiful collection of Japanese
Lacquered Ware, imported
especially for the Holiday
trade. These goods came di-
rect from the native manu-
facturerS, and we have
marked them at about one
half the prices asked by reg
ular Japanese dealers.
Curious Brackets, Tobacco Boxes,
Jewel Boxes, Collar and Cuffs,
Unique Trays, Cigar Cases,
Crumb Trays, Cigarette Cases,
Glove Boxes, Smoking Sets,
Pin Trays, Powder Boxes,
Pen Trays, Etc, Etc.
JAPANESE SILK HANDKER-
CHIEFS. beautifully en-
broidered and also l1emmed,
large line of coIorS kind <lr
usually sold for 1212c each; O4S
on sale Special to-day .... Each
Silk Mufflers,
Silk Refers,
Initial Handkerchiefs.
Mems Gloves,
Ladies' Gloves,
Fine Neckwear.
;z<:::t;*<51
937, $50, 941 MARKET STREET,
San Francisco.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13

ID Wy at once-you lose some
thing every day you hesi-
tate. The assortments will
soon be broken-the prettiest will
be gone. BUY NOW while you
have full stocks to choose from.
BUY NOW and avoid the tremen-
dous shopping throngs of the last
week. Don't wait-come to-day
or this evening.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-13
Toy Department.

The DULL STOCK comprises nearly 200 dit
ferent shapes, styles and sizes. Here rssoms
prices:
JOINTED KIN bisora had. !,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-12-31
ARRIVAL OF THE CHINA.
& japanese Envoy on His Way to
England's Capital.

The p. III. S. S. China, Captain
Seabury, arrived last evening about
dusk from the Orient. She left
Hongkong on the 18th inst, touched
at Nagasaki, Kobe and Yokohama.
She left the latter port on the 21st
inst. She brought six cabin and 1877
Storage passangers-169 Chinese
and Is Japanese, and $50 tons of
freight for this port. 1t is thought
that the freight can be discharged in
time to allow the vessel to sail this
afternoon.
Among the passengers for Homo
lulu is Lord Doemer, who Is making
tour of the world. G. o. Naka-
yana, the Japanese Inspector, re-
turned after paying visit to his
native country. Mr.. and Mrs. A,
Macmillan are late arrivals. MIR
Macmillan is connected with large
Japanese shipping firm.
His Excellency Il. Kato, the new
Minister to the Court of st. James
is through passenger. He is or
his way to England.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-12-31
WHARF AND WAVE.

DIAMOND HEAD, Dec. 800 Pm.
Weather, clear wind, light n.
The Lehua leaves for Molokai this
evening at 5 o'clock.
The Moiwera is due tomorrow
from Sydney via Fiji.
The Claudine will not leave port
until Wednesday afternoon.
The barkentine John Worster was
wrecked on the I1th inst, off Gray's
Harbor, Wash.
The bark Cedzow Forest arrived
at Royal Roads on the 18th inst,
from Honolulu.
The Mikahala arrived yesterday
with 500 bags of sugar. The
Waialeale brought 1926 bags.
The Robert LEVERS and the bark
Andrew Welch are both on their way
to this port from San Francisco.
The Hawaiian steamer Montsarret
is long overdue at San Francisco
and it is thought that she is lost.
Quartermaster Smith, who was
connected with Edward Gilsey in an
opium deal, left the Australia at San
Francisco.
The bark Albert arrived at San
Francisco on the Goth inst, 16 days
from Honolulu. The S. n. Castle
arrived on the 22d, 80 days and the
r. p. Rithet on the 21st, Is days.