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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-14
ECHO OF SCANDAL.
Commonplace End of a
Celebrated Case.
An Old Woman Once Railroaded to
an Asylum Is Sued by Her
Benefactors.

A celebrated case came TO a rather in
glorious con clusion before Justice OF the
Peace Cook yesterday.
Francesca Suchorozlnska. who for many
years was familiar figure upon the streets
of the city, and known as "Old Many,
the mediciner." was the defendant.
A short time ago she was released from
Agnews Insane Asylum, where she was
"railroaded," as was said at the time, in
manner that created sensation that did
not spend its force for several days.
Francesca had figured as poor old
woman. an object of charity. making a
scanty living by peddling medicine OF
her own make, which she carried in an
old black basket from door to door.
1t developed. however. that the old
woman was really possessed of quite an
estate, amounting to at least $4,000, and
then came her commitment to the Insane
Asylum, over which there was so much
public discussion.
Two kindly old women, Catherine Kan
die and Mary Crowley. have been the firm
friends Of the woman from first to last in
her troubles. She wrote to them from
Agnews. begging them to lake measures
to secure her release and aid her in secur-
ing her property. They have been unremit-
ting in their efforts in her behalf, giving
thelr time without stint and spend
ing considerable money, until they secured
Their end. They took her to their home.
where she lived for nearly three weeks,
one of them loaned her $40 In cash. they
paid for doctors examination OF her and
they saw her established once again in
tie possession OF her own.
Then they asked that she return them
the money they had spent and she re-
fused. Some of il was due so long ago
that it was outlawed before they deter
mined to bring suit for 500.
The trial was a wsGrisome affair yester-
day and provoked the Judge and counsel
until they all lost their tempers. While
voluble enough ordinarily, the woman
when on the wltness-stand refused to
answer a question, claiming that she did
not understand.
Foote & Babb we're her attorneys and
Perry represented the old ladies. A COM
promise was effected and judgment given
by consent.
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the great house of Russell, being Ia turn her
father, her brother h n two nepheWS aud her
TWO great nephews Earl Russell add LORD
Ampthll are both her great nepneWs, WINE
she numbers among her lineal defendants the
regniug Dukes of Abercorn and Marlborough,
the future Dukes OF Leeds and Buceleucb the
future Marquis of Lansdowne, the Earls OF
Durham and Lichfield and the future Earls OF
Wluterton and Mount Edgeumbe. Several very
large photographs of the ''march past" were
taken.
The Dowager Duchess is a daughter of John,
Duke of Bedford Q766-1S38) by his second
marriage with the daughter OF he-Duke and
The famous Duchess of Gordon. and is therefore
half sister 10 Lord John (EarD Russell. There
Is a reference to the great beauty OF Lady
Louisa Russell (when she was child OF 12) in
the recently published letters of Lady Gran
vile. The Duchess was married in 1882 to the
late Duke (Ihen Marquis) of Abercorn. ana
was for fifty years prominent figure in The
very best and most exclusive English
society. The Duchess was a great favor
lie at court Gas also is her daughter. he
Duchess OF Buccleuch) and She declined
for private TeaSOns) the office of Mistress OF the
Robes both in 1841 and in 1852, the place be-
Ing offered 10 her each by the special command
in 1S4l. Sir Robert Peel offered the post to the
present Dowager Duchess of Buceleucn, who
reluctantly accepted H. and III 1852 Lord
Derby appointed the present Dowager Duchess
OF Atholl, who has for nearly fifty years been
one OF the Queens most intimate and trusted
friends. Since tue death of the Duke or A ber-
corn, in 1885, the Duchess has resided at
and she is still very active and bright aud alert
IN conversation. The Queen and the Prince
and Princess OF Wales sent her most cordial
congratulations last week.-London World.
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TO SEA NO MORE.
Death of Captain Thomas
Goiding.
AN OLD SAILORS HISTORY.
Earned LaureIs in Both Naval
and Merchant Service.
OF A MOST ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT
How He Undertook to Sail Three
Flat BOttomed Barges TO Lower
California.
AN OLD SAILORS HISTORY.
OF A MOST ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT

Captain Thomas Golding, veteran soldier
and for many years in the employ Of the
Pacific Mail and Oceanic Steamship COM
panies. died very suddenly on Wednesday
night at his residence. SIS Turk street.
In Captain GOlding there passes away a
man whose life up to seven or eight years
ago was eventful to a degree. He was
born in New Orleans, La, ffty-three years
ago. and when quite lad entered the ser
vice OF Uncle Sam through the navy. He
served throughout the Civil War, and with
distinction. He was with Farragut in the
Mississippi, and was present at the attack
on the port OF New Orleans.
Besides this Captain Golding served with
the blockading squadron on the Atlantic
Coast, and took part in both attacks on
Fort Fisher under Admiral Porter. At the
last attack. which resulted in the capture
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-14
NOT FOR 100000.
A Couple Who Refused to Wed
Without Love.

Ii "loVe laughs at locksmiths" 1t also laughs
at those who would letter 1t with bonds of gold.
Among my friends are Two striking instances
Of this
Six years ago wealthy Birmingham manu-
acturer died, directing by his will that the sum
OF 10000 should be paid TO ceatain young
lazy on her marrying the deceased's nephew.
young fellow of 23-in case OF either party
marrying anyone else the cash to go to rela-
tive named.
Here was serious quandary for the young
fellows heart had already BEEN conquered by q
very pretty little girl, while the young lady did
not seem particularly keen on the match.
either. Parents ana relatives raved, and IL was
pretty well agreed on both sides that the young
people were great fools nowadays" and were
entirely lacking in a due sense OF the value Of
money and the obedience to be paid 10 those
older than themselves.
1t was all no good, however. By an eXtraor-
binary coincidence the very day the young
Fellow sat down and wrote the lady letter
stating he felt he gould never really love her,
MS heart being given to another. and APOLOGIZE
Ing for, as IL were, deprving her OF that
10000, she also wroLe him very similar
epistle, winding up that she had been married
that day unknown to her parents.
am pleased 10 say thai the money was, after
all, divided between the two, the person TO
whom II was left not agreeing with the tesla.
tors attempts TO bind the young folks CHOICE
Answers.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-14
A LADIES' CLASS.
Some Fair Gymnasts Who
Were Applauded.
Girls Assist in an Exhibition at the
Young Mems Christian
Association.

The ladies' class in physical culture, be-
longing to the Y. NJ. G. A, made its pub
lie debut last night and the gymnasium of
the institute was crowded TO its utmost
capacity by members and their lady
friends.
The second Thursday in every month is
always Ladies' Night" but hitherto the
ladies have been in the audience only.
The new departure of having them on the
programme of gymnastics proved to be a
great attraction, and every one was lavish
in the praise of their efforts. The class
consisted of about sixty girls, dressed In
dark blue serge gymn asium suits of loose
blOuses and Turkish boomers. They be-
gan their work with the performance of
an intricate figure march, in which they
ashowed excellent drilling.
The applause was very enthusiastic for
this piece of work, but it became warmer
than ever when the girls began to do the
douhle-bar bell drill. They used their
bells in couples, standing back to back,
and the effect was very pretty. The
ladies class had evidently not expected
the ovation it received, but on all hands it
was declared to be the success of the even
ing. The muscular Christians did not
mourn on this account, however; indeed,
the most hearty clapping came from the
young men of the institute.
The mems athletic exercises began with
performances by the "horse" class. the
| members of which leaped over the leather
horse head first and feet first, sideways
and every other way, to the amusement of
the spectators. The illuminated club
swinging was a pretty feature that was
novel as class performance. Each men,
| Der held two clubs in his hand, which were
! lighted at the end like torches, the mate
| rial burned being cotton stepped III alco-
| hol. All the lights in the building were
| turned ont, the only illumination coming
from the rapidly moving clubs that per-
| formed all sorts of fantastic evolutions.
! When they finally began to execute cath
crime wheels the effect was not unlike a
| large fireworks display.
| A feature of the evenings entertainment
| was Roman mat work, In which the per-
formers went through all sorts of compli-
Gated acrobatic feats with soft mat
spread on the ground to save them from
! sudden death in case they fell. The ex.
! hiDltion concluded with feats on the par
allel bars and with pyramids.
During the intermission President Nc
Coy made brief address, in the course of
which he alluded in f1attering terms to the
| ladies' class. Most of the visitors made a
tour OF the building before leaving. A
very handsome souvenir of tho Young
Mems Christian Association. profusely
illustrated, was presented 10 every one
present.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-14

six He say me nay, and then him and me we
NIX right there. Meantime that mere man
what nave the king full, and which also
banked, he grab what money there be on me
table ana go away, while me and that ace-full
man are engaged on the floor OF that saloon.
we got through fighting when we found
oll tnat the kiOefull man he nave gone
OH WIN the simoleons on The worst hano,
ana we take after him, only 90 not
take alter him very far, seeing tlat saloon
keeper stoD me and want 10 pay Tor them
drinks which we been having. tells that
saloon-keeper to take 'em out of me kitty, but
IL seem they are no kitty left. that klng.iull
man having also swlpe OF II. Iney nave lett
me TO nold the bag. and no even Car rare on
me- mat saloon-keeper he starts In to lick
me, also, but bumps his head against the Ice.
GheSt until he see rraS0n. aud then
l. go nome after he lend me a dollar.
ms morning l go back to that saloon
10 pay that saloon keeper that dollar.
wnicn L make him lend me, and ne tells me
ne nave not seen neither that kIng-full man nor
tnat ace-full man, and that he think got the
oouDie cross they being. TO his knowledge.
people what was capable of such, and so want
them arrested. 1 Amt never squealed In my
NE. put l don't get no i've skies, beat by no
King lull without get up and make my little
speech. That's right"
accurate descriptions. both OF the ace-full
man ana the king-ful man, were furnished to
CnieI desmond, and 1t is still probable that
tooSe nVe siXrs may yet be vlndlcated.-St.
Louis GLOBE Democrat.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-14
Will Women Smoke :?

Moth erbood has always seemed TO me the
crown OF womal's life. Who can suppose
nicotine TO be a useful preparation for the
young life to be launched into the world? And
for The nursing mother. with a cigarette, what
can we say? We should have TO bury all our
pictures of the Madonna fathoms deep, that
they might not behold so unlovely a sight!
Still, my other reason is dear TO me, and
should like to recommend 1t 10 you.
1t seems TO me that in learning to smoke
women are binding themselves with new
feilers. There Is the coSt-no incOnsideTabe
item. as am told, If one has fine taste
We may be sure women would have that
Then there is the further burden of sm0k-
ing cOstume-we can hardly suppose women
Will be less fastldious than men in this respect ;
but above all there Is the burden of a constant
ly recurring necessity OF life, which impera-
lively Graves satisfaction. Now. we women are,
as it is, bounG hand and foot TO artificial wants.
we have Idols of the house, idols OF The
toilet. idols OF society, idols of fashion, and
now, in the name of breaking with an old ira
ditlon. which, as We see, has much to be said in
its defense, we propose to enslave ourselves
afresh and to sacrifice to new idol, more ex-
acting than any of these. In the matter of
clothes alone think how many lines fashiona-
BILE woman changes here costume every day
to breakfast IN, 10 ride. TO drive. to drink tea
in, to dine, and now, alas! to smoke in.-Tne
Nineteenth Century.
A trolley-car runs through the streets of
Inrusa
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-14
Arrested on Suspicion.

James Kelly and John Thornton were
arrested on Stockton street yesterday
afternoon by Policeman George Douglass.
They had four new pairs of No. shoes in
their possession, which the policeman
thinks were stolen. The shoes were in
boxes and bear the trademark chandler
81 Bryant" Detective Esau is working
Oh the case, The prisoners will not be
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-14
Actor and BURGLAR.

Walter DENLY. variety actor, was ar
resed last night and lodged in the old
City Prison, whence he will be transferred
to-day TO San Benito County, where he is
wanted for burglary.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-14
A VERSATILE MAN.
He Is Practical Printer, but Is
Willing to Do ANYTHING.

In Western paper, under The heading "Sit.
nations Wan ed" appeared the following ad-
yertisement, which shows in fair degree the
versatility and modesty OF one American
printer:
Wanted-Situatlon by practical printer,
who is competent TO take charge OF any de-
partment in a printing and publishing house.
Would accept a professOrship in any of the
academies. Has no objection TO teach orna-
mental painting and ptnmanship, geometry,
tri2onometry and many other sciences. Has
had some experience as a lay preacher. Would
have no objection TO form small class of
young ladies and gentlemen and instruct them
in The higher branches. To a dentist or chirOp-
odist he would be invaluable, he would
cheerfully accept position as bass or tenor
singer in choir"
Remarkable as it may seem this advertise
ment appeared day after day, indicating that
the gifted printer was still without situation.
at last there appeared this addition to the
notice:
"P. S.-Will accept an offer to saw and split
WOOD at less than the usual rates."
The advertisement was not inserted again, so
that the readers OF the paper were led To infer
that at last the versatile printers requirements
had met with appreciation.-Northwe Maya
zine.
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Attached Sir Peel.

Tbs Sheriff for a second time yesterday
levied an attachm ent on the racehorse Sir
Reel. This time it was at the instance of
Ben Wright, the horses trainer.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-14
The Fire Record.

The alarm from box 231 at 1880 o'clock
last night was for blaze in P. J. Carr's
furniture-store, 1901 Mission street.
Loss. 5000.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-14

DUCHESS OF ABERCORN.

One Hundred and One Lineal Descend
ants Pass Before tier at Levee.
The levee OF 101 descendants over which The
Dowager Duchess OF Abercorn presided so gen.
tally at Montagu House was probably absolute
~ unique, for the venerable hostess has known
no less than six Dukes of Bedford, the heads of
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-14

In Chambers County, Ala, there resides
sixteen-year-oId girl whose skin is as
white and smooth as that of an Albino.
Nine years ago she was as black as the
regulation SOutheraer; the change is the
result of a skin disease called lucopathia.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-14

A trolley-car runs through the streets of
Jerusalem.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-20
WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
s rtioli fair; cooler Tuesday noftherly wind .

TIE LUcIoUs PEACH is the popular
and tavo,ite fruit now 1t is said TO be
n ,oaic, an aperien'. p food and n drink
combined. | IS ; id 'hat paaches a~c
good for the complexion, good for the
blood and good for the digestion; you
NAV eat them when you please-at
II nht or in the morning, or in the
middle of the day-but they must be
Iipe and they must not be stale. 1t is
better to eat them in the natural state
that is, as you would eat an apple,
peeling, of course-the peal of a peach
IS rank poison TO the stomach-or you
csu have them with sugar and cream.
While this delicious fruit grows to per-
fiction hereabouts and is generally so
plentiful and cheap, it is not so in many
ether countries where they are as scarce
rs pomegranites are here Those now
coming TO the Alexandria market are
of fine flavor and the displays in front
of the fruit stores are especially tempt
ing. The fruit business of Alexandria
has becomea an active Industry of late
and the divers specimens seen in mar
kel and in front of the stores afford a
marked contrast to what was presented
q few days ago. Bananas have glutted
the market for long time and sell
cheaper than domestic fruit, while q few
years ago they were scarce and sold at
prices which kept them out of the reach
of people of ordinary means.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-20

CORNER STONE LAYING.-Yesterday
afternoon at o'clock the members and
friends of Roberts chapel, NJ. L. Church
(colored), assembled on south Wash
ington street TO witness the laying
of the corner stone. After suitable
sermon by Rev. w. II. McAllister of
Trinity NJ. f. Church, the work of lay
ing the corner stone by the Masons was
begun. This ceremony was conducted
by the r. w. G.. NJ. of Virginia, John
b. Montgomery The Grand Master
of the District of Columbia was present
and also delivered an address. After a
short address by another visiting Ma
sou, the collection, amounting to Sl15,
was taken and deposited in the stone.
Roberts Chapel was sixty years old
on the 18th Of last May. The site of
the present church was purchased from
the late Josiah II. Davis for $3.50. The
deed was made to convey the lot to
eight trustees-Messrs. Benjamin Wa
tiers, John Shackleford, Benoni Wheat
and Moses Cawood, white, and Francis
Hoy, James Evans, Philip Hamilton
and Simon Turley, colored.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-20

FERsoNAL-Mr. w ii. Ward, who
was stricken with paralysis a few days
ago. is said 10 he in critical con-
dition at lis room in the Braddock
House.
Miss Ruth Dnty, of this city, is spend
i'.g u t'.w weeks with friends at Deco
qiIan.
Miss Marie Atridge and Miss Clara
Simmons, who have just returned from
Coltons and Colonial Breach, are the
guests OF Mr.. ana Mrs. Malcomb Brown,
on Duke street.
Misses Annie and Mamie Curtin have
gone to Chiffon, Westmoreland county,
TO visit relatives.
Mr.. Charles Fleischmann, assistant
proprietor Of the Hotel FIeischmann
who with his wife has been summerng
at Colonial Beach, has returned to the
city.
Misses Carrie and Bette Frobel, of
Baltimore. Md, are visiting Mrs. F. c.
Neale, on Duke street.
Miss Snllie Hardy, of Fredericksburg,
Is visiting the Misses Crump, on north
Columbus street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-20

DREW ONE OF THE PRIzEs.-In let
ter from the White Sulphur Springs, a
correspondent of a Charlottesville pa
per says: 81 may mention some of the
amusements INDUCED in of the ever
present progressive euchre parties, pri-
vete and public suppers, one of the
largest and most enjoyable was given
by the genial and companionable Major
Ludlow, of Norfolk. This gentleman
of princely fortune gave splendid sup
per Tuesday night, TO which all of the
guests of the hotel were invited The
tables groaned under the weight OF
good things; champagne flowed freely,
aud, to add to the interest of the occa-
sion, three handsome prizes were given
and drawn for by the 800 guests who
were seated at table in the public din
ing hall. Mrs. Phil Leterman, daughter
of Mayor Strauss, of Alexandria, drew
a handsome prize valued at S25.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-20
Marvellous Results.

From a letter written b. Rev. ] Gundcr-
man. of Diamondale, Mich, we are permitted
to make this extract: II have no hesitation in
recommending DR.. Kings New Discovery. as
the results were almost marvellous in the case
of my wife. While l was pastor of the Bap-
fist Church at Rives Junction she was brought
down with Pneumonia succeeding La Crime.
Terrible paroxysms of coughing would last
hours with little interruption and it seemed
AS if she could not survive them. friend
recommended Dr. Kings New Discovery; it
was quick in its work aud highly satisfactory
in its results" Trial bottles free at f. 5.
Leadbeater & Sons Drug Store Regular size
SOC and $1.0O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-20
|COMMUNICATED.

Thanks to PRESIDENT" for the COM
manication of the 18th inst. There are
times, there are places, there arc cir
cumstances that suggest heroic treat
meut, and your correspondent is on the
right line, now let the police hew, fall
the chips where they may. Profanity
and obscene language are entirely too
frequent upon our streets; mutual re-
spect is proper demand, then why
should the sensibilities of the more po-
lite be shocked by language from those
who cast aside decent and comedy con-
versation, when they are at liberty,
without persecution, to seek other
channels, aud not our public thorough
fares. ALEXANDRIAN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-20

SENT HIM A SNAKE.-A colored in
dividual had two females of his race
arrested yesterday for dsorderly con-
duct. After stating his case in the po-
lice court this morning, he produced a
small bottle containing a defunct speci-
men OF the cphidian creation in the
shape of a snake about as thick through
the body as a sherry cobbler straw. He
was confident the women placed the
reptile on his premises, and he appear
ed TO be fearful of the consequences.
The women were fined 81 each.