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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-08
AN ALUMINIUM GODDESS.
She Will Stand With Shining Wings
Above the City Hall Dome-An-
other Extension.

The statue which is destined to some
day stand on the apex of the dome at the
City Hall will probably be made of alumni
num-light and white.
The contract with the sculptor, f.
Marion Wells, was for figure in white
metal, but the City Hall Commission has
latterly had doubts as to the utility of
the metal for the purpose, fearing that it is
too heavy and too brittle for the great and
windy height-the wings liable to break
off. So they have been discussing alumni
mum and at the meeting yesterday morn
ing practically decided to adopt 1t and to
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-08
Docking a Whaleback.

The whaleback steamer City of Everett gave
an exhibition of her proves as a wharf
through the mud at the entrance of the Beale-
street pier trying to make a landing with her
load OF coal at the Oregon Improvement Com
panys warehouse. The engines were working
at full speed and the huge hull was slowly
blowing its way in when it suddenly plunged
ahead, striking the wharf and utterly wreck
ing abont thirty feet of the fabric. The vessel
cheney as q ram was well demonstrated.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-08
MRS. FRENCH INDIGNANT,
She Was the Author of the
Resolution Against Judge
BahrS.
SAYS HILLYER ISN'T GUILTY
She VIII Fight the Battle Out and
Let the People Know the
Facts.

The coming chapters of events in the
William Coleman case, now awaiting trial
in Judge Bahrs' court, bid fair to grow
more diverting, and Attorney Cross sar-
castle filings at Curtiss Hillyer last Satur-
day morning have brought on Judge
Bahrs' head the deep indignation of the
author of the denunciatory resolutions
against the Judge adopted by the Union
for Practical Progress which Mr.. Cross
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-08
The BARRIERS Union.

Vice-President Harmon presided at the meet
ing of the BARRIERS Union last evening The
ball committee was given until next week to
make its final return. The picnic committee
on the 14th of July, in case the French colony
does not celebrate on that day. The investiga-
ting committee was directed to wait on the
proprietors OF all shops near the racetrack that
remained open after noon last Sunday and
warn them of the penalty that will follow if
they do not obey the law.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-08
SLIPPED JUST IN TIME
A Murderous Assault on the
Mate of the Tillie
StarbuCk.
HooDLUM HARRY's" CRIME.
The Captains Wife Goes to the
Rescue of the First
officer.

The American ship Title Starbuck ar
rived from Hongkong on Monday evening
and dropped anchor in the stream off Fol-
som-street wharf. Shortly after her mud
hook was lowered into the water number
of runners, headed by "Hoodlum Harry"
Hendricksen, went on board and began to
mingle with the men to induce them to
desert. Captain Curtis had gone ashore
and Mate Nicholson was in charge. He
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-08

and Silvey found her in the Del Monte
House, 1920 Howard street, and took her to
her home.
She had been a sufferer from la grippe,
which affected her mind She wandered
aimlessly about during the day and slept
in different lodging-houses at night. She
wore a cape similar to the one worn by
Miss Stella Hughes, and, as she is about
the same height, the police think the one
has been mistaken for the other.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-08
Evangelist Thomas HI. Lawson.

angelic Illustrations" will receive atten-
tiou tonight at the St. Paul Mission, St. Paurs
Church, Mission street, between Fifth and
evangelist Thomas H. Lawson. Thursday and
FRIDAY nights will be taken by DR.. P. Brett
Morgan and tho Rev. J. II. Allen.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-08
MRS. NELLIE WEIGH FOUND.

She Disappeared From Her Home About
Ten Days Ago.
Mrs. Nellie WEIGH. who disappeared from
her home at IL Allen street on Sunday,
April %, has been found. The police Sc
cured trace of her three or four days ago,
and yesterday morning Detectives Egan
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-08

Tasso's mother was peculiar" 1t is be-
lieved by some writer's that the madness
with which he was afflicted was inherited.
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
AT TIE BROOELTN THEATRES.

The in which members Of Robert Hard's
"Ios-24 Hours" company dress their respective
parts s said to be praseworthy in the extreme. II
goes without saying that Mr. Hilliard viii himself
nave none but the latest that the tailor provide
and his supporting members have exercised unusua,
care in this respect Two of the dresses worn IN
the play are fIom the establishment Of D1ucet.
Paris, while two others from the noted Beer
the other ladies OF the company have been fitted
By fashionable modstes Of NewYork CITY. M
billiards. engagement in this city IL for week
at the Park, beginning tomorrow night The CON-
oly IS up date IN every respect the OF the
play being laid in New-York City and the incidents
therein being based happenings Of to-day. A
most cOmmenGable feature OF "Lost-2i Hours is
It's RAPID action, there not being moments drag
from the time the curtain IS raised the tlrst
act until II is lowered at the end OF the third.
Amusing lines and situations predominae, with "A
mixture Of just erougn SERIOUSNESS 10 give the pro-
duction A relish a ~hoe.
,umbia tomorrow evening. return engage
ment Of week Is begun. The comedy Is world
renowned, having been presented everywhere. 1t Is
row in It's third ye1r In London. All of Europe's
capita.s Australia and South Africa laughing
at "Chariey's Aunt" The rams in this country
remarkable especially In New York, Chicago. Bos
ton and Philad elphia. Manager Charles Frohman
promises his original New-fork company in this
comedy.
The attraction at the Amphlon for the week be-
ginning tomorrow night VIII be Mark Twaln's "Pul-
dnhead Wilson" dramat!zed by Frank Mayo The
company Will DE the same that made hit at the
Herald Square Theatre
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
DEFFY WILL HAZE JUSTICE.

HIS GOATS HAVE MADE TROUBLE AND HE HINTS
AT PERSECUTION AND TREASON
bartholomew Patrick Duffy. Of No. l6O Rogers
ave Flatbush. was arra.gned before Justice Steers
Yesterday. charged with being the owner OF six
lawless and maraudng goats. Three policemen
sWore that Duffy the owner of the goats, and
ntinated that If something were not done at once
to protect Duffy's neighbors, there might be blood
shed.
Mr.. Duffy is a short. thick-set man. with belig
erent- looking eyes and nose and strident voice.
What do you say to the charge. Duffy asked
the Court.
Aha" shouted the prisoner. These policemen
have perjured themselves; they traitors 10 tne!r
country; prosecutors of freeb born. honorable ciu-
zen. | hereby solemnly swear that i do not own a
single goat. say nothing about half a dozen
But goats seen In your yard, and on your
stocp. DO you deny that asked the Justice
How can | help that Your Amer" said Duffy
while the perspiration gathered his norrid face
Il believe upon word. that they were placed
there with the purpose of getting me into trouble
Yes. the beasts, they nave butted me door IN the
d .ad o night. troubled me dreams. and spoiled me
slumber"
Well Mr. Duffy I'm sorry. but in view of the
testimony. I'm bound II fine you -, said the Court
"All right" he shouted threateningly. Here's
the money. but I'll have justice! III have justice
If have to take this case TO the United states Su-
preme Court in order TO get it,.
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
LAwYERs POINT ABOUr THE BALLOT LAW

A well-known lawyer Of Brooklyn thinks 1t highly
important to TIE success Of at least OF the Re-
publican candidates for Judgeshps that there should
be clear understanding the part OF voters OF the
provisions OF the new Ballot law, In there
several candidates for the same Office and a voter
wishes TO vote Cor some OF one party and some OF
another.
In Brooklyn this year there three candidates
for Supreme Court Justice and two candidates for
County Judge to be voted for. n man who votes
a straight Republican ticket. with the exception OF
one OF the candlate ties for Judge making a cross IN
the circle at the head Of the Republican column then
makes n mark In front OF one of the Democratic ju
dietary candidates he does not In the opinion OF the
lawyer referred to- and OF members OF the Board OF
Elections vore for two of the Republican candidates
for Judgeships. since 1t will be impossible for the
election officials 20 determine for which two he
wished 10 vote. To make his ballot complete II will
be necessary for him 10 put cross aso In front OF
each Of the Republican candidates OF his choice The
Law Itself contains no specific provision this
point which was not apparently thought Of when II
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
SAID THEY we're OFFICIALS.
BROOKLYN LAWYER AND ANOTHER MAI
CHARGED WITH EXTORTION.

A BROOKLYN LAWYER AND ANOTHER MAN
CHARGED WITH EXToRTloN.
Frank O'Bren, lawyer, and John Daley were
arraigned In the Lee Avenue Police Court yesterday
on complaint OF Henry O. Wolf, Of No. 62S Marcy
ave- who is A wholesale liquor dealer at No. 592
Park-ave Wolf has a brother named Louis, who
Is serving a term in the penltentiary for stealing
from some Of his relatives He alleges that OBrien
and Daley called on him on Friday and OBrien rep
resented himself Supervisor Neu. Of the Fourth
Ward and Daley said he keep In the peni-
Tertiary They told Wolf. according TO the COM
plaint that they would secure the release OF his
brother for 49, WOLF became suspicious and told the
men to return the next day. In the mean time he
notified the police. Both O'Brien and DAILY called
yesterday and signed paper TO the effect that they
held the positions they had represented the day
before. Daley alleging that he had a pull with
Warden Hayes. Roundsman Haddon then arrested
them.
When arraiGned in court they were charged with
cxtorton. Both were held for trial In default OF
bail. O'Brien denied that he had tried TO swndle
Wolf bu, said that he had asked for 81 to pay the
warden the usual fee In releasing convict
writ Of habeas corpus.
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
BROOKLYN NEWS NOTES.
GATHERED ABOUT THE TOWN.

GATHERED ABOUT THE TOWN
The suit OF Norton Q. Pope against his father-in-
law John Hanscom, for the recovery OF some *+Oo
alleged 10 be due the creditors OF John WOOD
whose assignee Hanscom was. has been settled
Seventy diamond-polishers employed by Z:lver
Brothers. at st. Marks and Underh aves. have
struck on account OF much enforced dleness.
Mr.. Zver says the polishers are paid about two
and half times much for their labor here as
they we're in Holland and Belgium. from which
countries they came last spring
One hundred and ten policemen OF the old town
OF Gravesend we're made happy yesterday by the
announcement that Controller Palmer had signed
the check for the compromise Judgment in their
behalf against the town OF Gravesend for salaries
due for 1888 This gives to each OF them about sso
The total amount OF their claims against the town
s29.5s9 H. and the amount allowed is $500.
saving OF S23, ,2s9 II. The claimants were employed
BY McKane, and allowed Their salaries TO remain
In his custody When 1893 closed It found that
McKane had overdrawn his account and the
claims OF the men were thrown out.
"Nigger Pete" famous in Brooklyn as a circular
distributor In Fulton-st and Myrtle-ave died from
heart failure Friday at the Flatbush Hospital.
His name was John Stevens and he usually wore
a gaudy uniform. lie was familiar figure at cake
walks. and Navy-st. Is In mourning He will prob
ably be buried in the Potters Field.
Application made before Judge Bartlett yes
terday for the removal OF Henry s. Deshon re-
ceyer OF the firm OF Joseph Glatz and Berend H.
Huffman. formerly the Riverside Chemical Works
al Kent and Division aves. Mismanagement is al
legged
Both bullets which Patrick Troy shot into the
body OF his wife Mary. on Friday night at the
Thirty -ninth-st. ferry. because OF alleged unfaith-
funess were removed yesterday at the Norwegian
Hospital. and the woman Is in fair way to re-
cover.
II was reported yesterday that the Title C;uaran-
tee and Trust Company would have TO sue the
county In order to collect It's bill OF 81 9ss II for
searching the titles and preparing the leases Of St
Johnand for transfer TO the States The Board OF
Supervisors regard the charge as excessive.
The new organ for ST. Luke's Protestant F,pis-
copal Church nearly completed. Its cost VIII be
about $4,000 The organ will be opened with a SER
vice OF benedict.on and an organ recital by Pro-
fessor Horatio NJ. Parker. OF Yale University on
All Saints Day. November J.
President Howell and Messrs. Page ana Hen
riqueA OF the Brooklyn Bridge trustees. returned
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20

The figures for 1895 include the work under con-
tract which it is expected Will be competed ''is
year. a.,
All the asphalt work in this city, prior 10 .i'e
nresent administration was laid by one contractor
AT the price IF 80 per square yard or little aoov
that figure on streets. III has Deen tile am ~ %
the Department to promote compettlon !. 80
direction and there at present lVe conu a, to'
who are laying asphalt pavements IN bro9his II; II;
asphalt covering from 81 per square yaru ~ % % "'
as by the last bids received. The erect OF the
duction on the property owners ana on the cit!
Itself cannot be overcstimat ted ana is lKey 10 pe
nermanent. From every part Of the city came de de-
mands for better streets and, under the dG oi i.
the work has rapidly progressed one-ha,t d. h ,,e
cost of the property owners ana ohe-hali al eiic
cost OF the city The proceedings now under way
and which are not included In the above hgures,
are for fifty streets parts OF streets, 10 Cost as
estimated S3o,tp a.. , ,.,oo, ,r,oas
Of the improved pavements are Oh sThIhs PUN P}
than the Improved quality of the work whlch mas
heen exacted from the contractors under the pres
ent administration. and which has been manifest
think to all who have watched the worn .
If the present standards OF cost ara quahty are
maintained il will take but a few years 10 max
Prookyn one Of the best-paved cities In the couh-
try. -, -. a,. o,, -
inclose herewith a memorandum OF sundry con,
tracts for grading and paving streets, the esundted
cost OF which were made prior to the present al
ninlst-a tion and the contracts for whch hdd not
Yours resnectfly ALFRED T. WHITE
Commissioner Of City Works.
Brooklyn. Oct. 49, 1885,.
The following is memorandum OF sundry con-
tracts for grading and paving streets estimates OF
ton and contracts for which have been made under
the present administration:
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20

from Baltimore yesterday. While there they IN
spected the Baltimore and Ohio Railroads sise'
trical system. put In by tho General Electro Com
pany OF Schenectady. They were vel. piease' WIZ"
what they
Patrick II. Flynn induced his partner. FreHerieN
c. Cocheu TO ask Judge Bartlett FOR an in)uhe"o'
yesterday to restrain Park Commissioner S"'
from buying any moro property Tor the p'oP'
Richmond Hin Park Decision was reserved
L. s. Grant Post will give its sixth ahnu~' aa'
ner to members OF its associate society al 'ho
Nontauk club on Thursday evening. November ~
Colonel George A. Price Is chairman OF the COM
mittee having the matter In charge
Major T. b. Clayton conducted the hrst foi"s'
drill Of Troop b at the Bedford Riding Aeadens
on Friday night. Two platoons at twent:
each took part one platoon being meuntso'
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
Mss CODT. TIE HEIRESS. FOUND.

Sarah Cody. the hfteen-year-old heress to the
snug fortune left by her father, who a Brook
lyn saloonkeepcr and whose place OF abode has been
kept secret for tlF last two months, found
in a small convent school In Newburg, Orange
County this week. by Alfred +. Britton, an at
torney Interested In the case. Sarah has In her
Possession about 1900 in cash, and when Il Catholic
priest recently urged her 10 turn the money over
10 some OF her relatives, who contestng her
fathers VIII, she refused and would not alter her
mind when her spiritual adviser made threats.
There Is no danger of the young woman osNis
her fortune, but the courts are expected TO declGr
that she does not need $1,000 for pin-mohey OF
carfare.
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
FIGURES ON CITY WORKS.
A REMARKABLE SHOWING BY ALFRED T.
WHITE.
THE COMMISSIONERS STATEMENT TO THE MAYOR

THE coNN1ssIONER's STATEMENT TO THE MAYOR
INTERESTING READING FOR PEOPLE
WHO PAY TAXES
One Of the most important papers ever sent 10 d
Brooklyn Mayor was statement TRANSMITTED yes
terday by Alfred T. White. Commissioner OF Ci'y
WORKS relative TO the work OF his Department.
Tho ayures In some cases are almost startling. as
showing the large amounts saved TO the city by
competently managed department. whose operations
are close to the people as compared with the WORK
of the same Department under the old regime. MI
Whites statement Is In part as follows:
The Hon. Charles A. Schieren, Mayor oil 'he C"S
OF Brooklyn. . .. - ,no
Dear sir hand you herewith statement OF me
work OF the present administration IN tne ,nv stv
~ stree. pavements compared with the previous
two years the amount of work actually competed
in each year an0 the cost Thereon, as loAo"s.
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
THE NAyrFl CTCRERy TRUST CO. ORGANIZED

The Manufacturers Trust Company yesterday
flied It's certificate OF organization with County
Clerk Saren. As stated recently In The Trb-
une the new concern Is outgrowth OF the Manu-
facturers' Association Of Kings ami Queens Coun-
ties OF which Henry p. Haght IL president The
capital Is fixed at 100000 The certificate Is signed
BY William H. Nichols Frederick w Wurster
A. j. Pouch. Henry Batterman Timothy l.. Wood
run Si,as Tuttle William n II. Chds. Henry b.
Haght Robert Gair John II. Schumann, William
Vogel John n. Hanan. ID. NJ Somers. Sanford H.
Steele Cherries f. Keaton. John II. Ireland. Lowell
NJ Palmer and William J. Matheson.
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
noI ARRAroyED rox ArrEMprIyG sCICIDE

Charles Redmond. the eeven-year-old boy who
tried 10 XIII himself at his home. No. 223 South
Thrd-st. on September IL by shooting himself over
the right eye waa able to leave the Eastern Dis
trict Hospital yesterday. and arraigned In the
Lee Avenue Police Court on charge OF attempt,
ing. suicide His mot ther In court and pleaded
for his release. saying that he had suffered enough
ON The promise Of the boy not TO make another
attempt on his life he permitted to to SO home
with his mother.
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
BROOKLYN NEWS.
pectve match with Lipschutz. which begins to-

pective match with LipschutS. which oes'"s 'o-
morrow.
The Garrlck Dramatic Club will produce the play
entitled .'Forced to the War; tomorrow evening at
Turn Hail. No Si-73 Meserole-st The piay' which
is under the personal supervision OF Kooson pai.oh
Is drama In four acts. ana uea's Win TN IN
dents that occurred during the Civi war Inc
affair promises to be success as II Is tne hfst en-
tertainment given by the society. and It's 1riends
win be ont In force to witness the performance.
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
Junction of FIatbush and Fulton Avs.

was drawn I'D but the weight OF legal opinion Is
that I'm the case suggested only vote for Judge
would be counted. provided no marks were placed be-
fore the names Of the candidates In the Republican
column.
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
Winter ClOakS.

W AAA WI 0AOSSAAOo
HIGH CLASS IMPORTED GAR.
MENTS,
Beautifully ornamented with Jet and fur
&45 90 $50. 90. &6s CO. &75 90. &S5 90.
$4,000. $125.OO.
Cloth Jackets,
Exclusive styles. made Of the Boucle. chevot
Montagnac, Chinchlla and Beaver cloths at
%B. 90. $3.50. $1,000. $500. &17
to $45. 90.
Cloth and Plush Capes,
Short, medium. and long lengths $3.50.
$1,000 $3.50. $500. $17 so. $50. 90
Rich Furs,
CAPES, JACKET BOAS, and COLI
LARETTES in Alaska Seal, Persian Lamb.
Mink, Alaska Sable, Stone Marten, Chinchilla,
and Electric Seal.
French Seal Capes,
80 inches long and 100 to 10 inches sweep worth
$3.50. $500 $780, for $40. 90, $15. 90 and
$1,000
Real Tortoise Shell Goods.
We will show Monday a beautiful line Of
new fancy Top Combs and Pins at very attract
i've prices.
special lot Of real shell Side Combs, mounted
with sterling silver, at 75c. per pair. were $l.25.
Also Bang Combs extra heavy bevelled tops.
4s ss ssc per pair.
Shell goods repaired in the very best manner at
moderate cost.
Engraving.
We give special attention to orders for Wed.
cling. Reception and Visiting Cards. Die Mono
gram and Crest cutting.
Trimmings.
FUR TRIMMINGS.-we are showing
all widths in Persian Lamb, Astrakhan. Lynx.
Fox, Raccoon Alaska Sable, Russian Hare,
Thibet, Angora. Mink. Chincha, Beaver. Otter.
Ermine. Lambs Wool, and Swansdown
Buttons.
New and exclusive styles OF Trimming Buttons
In medallions, Rhine and colored stones riveted
Jet and steel points. gilt with white and colored
points, engraved white and natural pearl.
Ribbons.
"A lOt OK COIOreu feTSldn, piCCh euBes, edtiu
stripes. and Bengaline Ribbon. 3h inches wide.
special at 25c. per yard.
Mems Furnishings.
NECkWEAR.-We have received our full
line Of Autumn and Winter Neckwear. in all the
latest designs and shapes, ranging from SOC. to
S3. 90.
Special line Of Four-in- Hands, Tecks Puffs and
Club Ties 6Oc. each.
PAJAMAS. Fancy Pajamas, ranging from
81 80 to &3 so.
Fancy Silk Pajamas SS. 90.
Laundered Shirts. 800, $125 $3.50.
Unlaundered S5c.. 81 90. $1.2
Shirts made to order: fit guaranteed.
Gentlemen's Smoking Jackets and Dressing
Gowns in great variety.
Elder Down Wrappers.
Ladies' Elder Down Wrappers at 800.
80. 90, and $1,000.
Made in the very latest styles
Blankets.
Ia White Fleece Wool Blankets. &3 80
pair.
12-4 Fine Wool Blankets, extra weight and
quality So 90 pair.
Also a new and complete assortment Of Fancy
Head Rests. Down Pillows. and Down Quilts.
!, L @~l E,.1%>. Az
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
ABRAHAAM AND
':''': :':::;;:. :::;;:; nv, &TRAUs'
Extraordinary Sale
Electric Seal Fur CapeS.

Have drng the Fur Wrap purchase till colder weather.
T Won are in great We concluded big purchase
of the Seal Capes about w cents on tne dor
was he entire line of New York city The
offer came on way and thought refusal AT time
coud ahd'e
The goods Sale
begins Monday -, ,.,., p,.. C,
Alaska sabsome with black Ihea
silk Lengths rht-Sweep rghtthe only thng
the way-is price. They average
About so Cents the Dollar
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
Oriental Rugs.

The largest and most complete stock OF Rugs
in either city
Shirvan Rugs from %G75 to $4,000
Bokhara Rugs from $1,000 to S%oOO
Kazac Guenje Kurdistan. Persian. Sherez.
Moussul, from $40 to 10000
CARPET SIZES.-Yordes, Osmanil. Bohn-
dur. Extra Persian. Afghan. Cashmere. from
$4,000 to $4,000