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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-20
FOR A SEWER,
THE DISTRICT SOUTH OF THE PARK
IN NEED OF A DRAIN
AGE SYSTEM.
IT DOESN'T PAY TO Run CARS ON
AsHBURY HEIGHTS, SAYS
Mr.. VINING.

The property-owners of the region lying
south of Golden Gate Park are petitioning
the Board of Supervisors for the survey of
a sewer grade for that locality. The re-
quest is headed by the signature of Mayor
Sutro, and contains the names of many
prominent citizens in the western part of
the City. The question of sewerage is as
Stunning large proportions to the people of
that district situated as it is between the
slope OF. Ashbury Heights on the east, the
ocean on the west and the big park on the
north. The sewer draining these 600
blocks of property can only go in these
three directions. To pass through the
park and Richmond district on its way to
the Preside sewer would bring on the
strong opposition OF the Park Commits
sioners; the Richmond people and, pos
sibly, the officials of the Government
reservation.
1t cannot climb the high slope on the
east, and to empty into the ocean, befouI-
ing the proposed beach boulevard, is not to
| be thou ght of. 1t has been suggested by
competent engineer, however, that
sewer be laid to the beach well south of
the driveway, where the sewage be COM
pounded IN reservoir which could be
opened at ebb tide twice each day and the
waters. The probable great cost of this
plan would doubtless make it impracti-
cable.
Badly as the whole district is in need of
improvement it is during the wet season
! that drainage is most required. In the
vicinity of the Almshouse Tract many
blocks have been injured, necessitating
much filling, by the winter rains, which
washed deep cuts through the building
| lots. Close to the park, on Fourteenth
avenue, pond was formed, there being no
outlet, and below tie Almshouse the drain
age of the higher lands runs down into a
! swamp, which is fast becoming nuisance.
The petition soon to be presented asks for
a complete sewer survey and an outlet for
the drainage OF the south of the ark dis
| trict.
On Ashbury Heights the residents are
| trying to solve the streetcar service prob
lem. Along Cole and Carl streets the
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
ties up its cars between the hours of 1O
A. NJ. and 5 P. NJ. running a few hours in
the morning and evening. Mr.. Vining
says-Mr. Vining always says such pleas
ant thlngs-that it doesn't pay to run cars
around those hills that are sparsely set
tied. Consequently, the people there must
be on hand when his motorman is ready
to turn on the power or walk But often
Mr.. Vlnlng's words are more pleasant than
agreeable, and that is the reason why the
Ashbury Hill people are mad and say the
| idle tracks should be torn up and not be
! allowed to cumber the earth thus Thew
have no redress, however, and must pa
troDlZe the streetcar service when it is
convenient to the system, walk or stay al
| home.
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employees ORGANIZE.
Civil Service Society Formed in tn
CustOm-House.

Civil Service Society Formed in the
Custom House.
An organization of the Custom-house
officials who are affected by civil service
similar to that which exists in many
Eastern ports is being formed here. r. J.
Rust, cashier of the Custom house, is pro-
noting the project, which is intended for
the protection of those interested.
The movement to organize among Gus
tom-house employees began at New Orleans
several years ago and has spread rapidly
through the country since then.
The objects of the society are set forth
as follows:
First-To unite fra ternally all employees in
the classified service for their mutual benefit.
Second-To seek improvement in the con-
d1tlon OF all by legislation or otherwise.
Third-To obtain and secure our rights as
Government employees and to strive at all times
to promote the welfare of every member and of
the Government service.
Fourth-To create and establish benevolent
feature for the benefit of all members.
A similar organization exists among the
civil service employees of the postal service
here.
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QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE
Collector Wise and Supervising Archi-
tect Aiken Have a Little
Falling Out.

A question of etiquette has involved two
Federal officials in little unpleasantness
which has resulted in sharpening of
knives on both sides and determination
to fight the matter out to the bitter end.
Supervising Architect Aiken of the
Treasury Department recently came to
San Francisco to look over various details
in connection with the new Custom-house
building, the Postoffice site and other
matters. He went to a hotel and waited
for Collector of the Port Wise to call on
him. That official also waited, and both
might have continued to wait had not they
met by accident at the Postoflce. Specta-
tors of the meeting say that the frigid at
mosphere which accompanied the intro
duction of the two officials rapidly gave
way to the heat of the tropics, and that
language more polite than elegant was in
dulged in by both officials when the de-
mand was made on both sides why formal
calls had not been made.
Both threatened to take the matter to
Washington, and. in fact, did, and both
are awaiting answers, Mr.. Aiken at the
Yosemite Valley and Collector Wise some
where outside of San Francisco, perhaps
nearer the treasury building at Wash
lngtOn.
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CAPTAIN JOHN Won HELMS DE-
SCRIBES THE SCENES OF
DESOLATION.
HEAVIEST STORM IN YEARS
HUNDREDS OF HOMES WERE
WRECKED AND A DOZEN PLAN
TATIONS RUINED.

"I have very little to add to the story OF
the hurricane in the Gulf of California, >
said Captain Won Helms yesterday. The
steamer Willamette Valley had just tied
up at Broadway wharf, and the captain
was besieged with people anxious to hea,
the latest news. "THE CALL of last Friday
contained nearly all the news L have of the
disaster. Considering the extent of the
damage to houses and crops the loss of life
was very slight.
''Such an occurrence is always looked fol
at the end OF the hot season in Central
America. When the cool wave sets in il
brings a storm, but never IN forty years
has such a hurricane blown in the gulf. II
was restricted in its area and did not reach
as far north as Carman Island. At La Paz it
spent its force, and there the loss was
greatest.
"Only one store was wrecked, and after
the disaster all the others threw open their
doors and gave the destitute whatever they
asked for. The story of the destruction OF
j. M. Lopez's store was told in The CALL.
The house was carried away and with it
went the safe. The latter contained $1,000
in cash and was carried down the river.
When the waters went down the safe was
THE storm was at its worst in the gulf
on the list inst, and | got there with the
Willamette Valley four days later. We
met very heavy swell before we reached
False Cape, and as | did not like the look
of the weather l put about. The barome-
ter was falling and / had no desire to be In
q gale with a lee shore. In the morning
found myself near Magdalena Bay and
there we lay for above twelve hours. After
leaving that point we found destruction at
almost every point we touched. Many
pally due to the sudden rise of the rivers.
The men aud women were swept away
along with the cattle and household ef-
fecls
when the Culiacan River rose it
flooded the whole country. Over thirty
people were drowned in that district. The
sugar crops were very much damaged. In
the Ochoa and Zekani districts the Ahome
covered all the canefields and the crops
were destroyed. The ground is now COW
cred with debris. At San Jose del Cabo
the river rose twenty feet and mum Der of
houses were carried away.
when | speak of houses you mustn't
think Of residences OF brick stone or wood.
Almost all the devastation was confined to
the native houses, and they are simple af-
fairs of woven grass and willows. 1t will
not take long to replace them, but then
the unfortunates not only lost their HON es
but everything else they had in the world.
The principal thing that troubles one is
that all the buoys in the San Lorenzo chan
mel have been carried away. Iplaced them
myself in order to know exactly where /
was going when l entered La Paz. They
are all gone now, however, and the next
time l go there l will have to grope my
way in"
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A DEATH-BED GIFT.
Bitter Struggle of Family Over
Piano Left by the
Mother

The members of the Shrakkert family live
in anything but peace and harmony. That
was shown before Justice of the Peace
Groezinger yesterday, when they appeared
and wrangled bitterly over piano
Charles Shrakkert, the father, had it in
his possession, and Mrs. Gussie Anderson,
his daughter, was suing to recover it. Mrs.
Anderson had her brother and sister on
her side and the three united in giving
their father bad name.
They charged their father with being a
stingy old curmudgeon. So stingy in fact
that when the mother wanted to get a
piano she had to set about buying it in a
roundabout fashion SO as not to arouse the
suspicious of her husband. The children
and mother conspired to have the piano
bought in Gussie's name, so that the
father could not charge the mother with
squandering their money in such foolish
fashion.
Mrs. Shrakkert died some three months
ago. and on her deathbed she expressly de-
clared that Gussie should have the piano.
Then for the first time Shrakkert learned
who had spent the money. He arose in
his wrath and declared he would split the
instrument into kindling wood before he
would let any of his deceitful children
have 1t. Just before his wife died by deed
of gift she turned over all her property to
her husband, so he was confident that he
held an invincible hand in any suit at law.
Gussie asked for the piano and was
fatty refused. Then the children united
their forces and began suit for it's recov
cry. They based their claim on the fac
that the piano was the deathbed gift of
the mother to Gussie.
Shrakkert stoutly opposed this plea
with the argument that the piano was
bought with community money, and that
all the community property belonged to
him, the piano with the rest
The children all testified that their
mother had some money of her own, kept
secretly from her husband, and it was
from these funds that the piano was
bought.
Then the question resolved itself into
one OF veracity, and Jacob Shrakkert testi-
fed that his fathers character was bad.
Rosie Shrakkert did all she could to
corroborate everything said by her brother
and sister.
The court decided the question in favor
OF the daughter. "If the case is as repre-
sented by Mr.. Shrakkert himseIf.'' said
Justice of the Peace Groezinger, al think
1t ls oply Just and right that be should
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-20
CARLETON COLEMAN DEAD,
THE POPULAR Young BUSINESS
AND CLUB MAN SUCCUMBS
TO CONSUMPTION.
He WAS THE Son OF THE LATE
WILLIAM T. COLEMAN, THE
PIONEER MERCHANT.

Carleton Coleman, son of the late Will
liam L. Coleman, died at his residence,
25l6 Fillmore street, yesterday morning.
Deceased was very popular both in bust
ness and social circles in this State He
was prominent member of the National
Guard, and was attached to General Dick
inson s staff.
Mr.. Coleman had been i'll for about two
years with consumption. He was advised
by his medical man to go to the southern
part OF the State for his health, but long
stay at the various resorts did nothing to
stay the progress Of the disease He was
given up by his relatives months ago. Mr..
Coleman, who at the time of his death was
80 years old, married Miss Blanding, a
prominent society belle, from whom he
was divorced. His widow, his mother, a
son and several brothers survive him.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-20
A TALENTED GIRL.
MISS Cora FEEDER Wins Distinction in
Germany by Her Musical
Attachments.

Attachments.
News comes from Germany that Cora
FEEDER, daughter of Samuel FEEDER, the
shoe manufacturer, has won a marked
recognition of her talents. There ara
many applications for any vacancy in the
Musical Hochschule at Leipzig. There
were ten positions this last year. Miss
Feder won one of these places, though
there were si1ty-five other applicants.
This is the more remarkable because
Miss FEEDER is not only Californian, but
has received her musical training under
local teachers. Some of the other appli-
cants were pupils at the Conservatives at
Leipzig and Halle. Others came from
very celebrated masters and all were
players OF far more than ordinary merit,
yet the San Francisco girl was conceded
to be among the ten displaying the most
skill and talent.
MIR. FEEDER is very proud of his daughters
success. Still he is averse to any notoriety
ana when asked for particulars OF his
daughters triumphs he deprecated any
publication concerning them.
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band, ]. Clarke Brownlee, for divorce,
alleging desertion. Mr.. Brownlee began
separation proceedings last Wednesday,
but his wife learned of the attempt to serve
the papers and she succeeded in filing the
first complaint. Then the husband pre-
scented an answer and cross complaint in
which he charged Mrs. Brownlee with
improper conduct.
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Against High Fences.

Simeon Wenban, owner of e vacant lot on the
northwest corner of Golden Gate and Van Ness
avenues, charged with violating Order 2757 by
having fence around the lot more than
ten feet high, had his case dismissed by Judge
Conlan yesterday, as he had complied with the
law. The Fire Wardens are sending notices to
less they comply with its provisions warrants
will be sworn out for their arrest.
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Unity Club Lectures.

In the instructive series of lectures being
giving by the Unity Club at the Second Uni
tartan Church, corner of Twenty-second and
Capp streets, the next lecture viii be delivered
by Professor G. II. Howison of the State Univer-
sity on Tuesday evening next the 22d inst
His subject will be, Socialism in the Light of
the Real Principles of Western Civilization"
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THEY WANT DIVORCE.
Two Women Charge Their Husbands
With Desertion.

With Desertion.
Mrs. Catherine Sullivan. the widow of
Michael Sullivan, changed her name and
made IL Mrs. Victor Dobrogoiski. Now
she is sorry and has sued for a divorce.
Mr.. Dobrogoiski is Polish and his wife is
not Each had children at the time of the
obrogoiski-Sullivan marriage, but even
that circumstance did not make the union
a happy one, and in the divorce complaint
Mrs Dobrogoiski charges her husband
with desertion.
Mrs. Ray Brownlee is suing her hus-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-20
JOHN F. COAKLEY SUES TO
SECURE 100000 OF
REAL ESTATE.
CHARGES AGAINST TWO MEN.
PATRICK SLATER AND THOMAS
FLAHERTY ORDERED TO TELL
ABOUT THE PROPERTY.

A fight to recover $202, 900 worth of prop
erty belonging to the Cornelius Coakley
estate was begun in Judge Coffey's court
Yesterday by Brunette G. Haskell, repre-
senting the decedent's son, John +. Coax.
ley.
Young Coakley was recently discovered
on a ranch in the San Gabriel Valley, and
he is now working in this City as a stable
man. 1t is an exceptional story of fraud
that he has placed before the court.
Cornelius Coakley came from Massachu-
sets in 1858, bringing his young son John
with him. He located at 10 st. Marks
street, which is now Morton street. Sew
enteen years afterward the son got in
trouble with the police, and while under
bonds was persuaded by Patrick Slater,
Thomas Flaherty and a man named
OBrien to leave the State.
This narrative is all as presented by
young Coakley and his attorney.
The elder Coakley was then informed
that his son was IN San Quentin, and he
went to live at Slaters house. He died,
and some years later the son, returning,
was given two lots on the Academy Tract.
Slater said that was all of the estate.
Another absence from the City, and
Coakley was told by neighbors that his
father had saved considerable property.
An investigation was begun, but there was
no result, though the young mans uncle,
who sent an agent from Massachusetts,
succeeded in getting $500 from Slater.
Three years ago Thomas Sweeney began
looking up the matter He found the son
in Los Angeles County and brought him
here on October 5, and now the son asks
the court to compel Slater to restore the
title to real estate as follows:
Sixth and Berry streets 900
Post and William streets. ...........-..... 5000
rive acres south OF the park. ..........-.. 5000
Seven and half acres of land in San
Leandro.. .................. 10000
House and lot White street. $500
House and lot on Fell street 10000
Total. .......................s 2O2, SEQ
Judge Coffey has ordered Slater and
Flaherty to appear on Monday, November
4. for examination.
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carry out the last and sacred wish of his
wife on her deathbed."
The piano was ordered turned over to
Mrs. Anderson.
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Dress Goods.
FANCY WOOL cHEvdoT, in checks and
broken plaids, worth 40c, SO inches wide.
Special, Zoe Yard.
ALL WOOL FRENCH SERGE, special line,
wide.
Special, p 1-2c Yard.
FANCY woRsTED SUITING, light color
ings, new effects, worth SOC, SO inches wide.
Special, soc Yard.
REMNANTS.
Remnants of Dress Goods, Mon
day, Mt Special Prices, to make a
Cleanup.
SILKS.
FANCY SILKS, special line OF 81 S5 Silks,
limited quantity, 81 inches wide.
Special, Sl.25 Yard.
FANCY eros GRAIN, extra heavy, our
regular So grade, to close out, 81 inches
wide.
Special, $l.25 Yard.
FANCY PEAU DE SOLE, our entire line Of
So so grade at special selling price
Special, Sl.25 Yard.
cHANGEABLE TAFFETA, fancy stripe,
our regular 81 grade, swell color comoina-
lions, 81 inches wide.
Special. S1.25 Yard.
PLUSHES.
A special line of 15-inch PLUSH; color assort-
ment broken; all go
Special, Zoe Yard.
SHAWLS.
Tomorrow we will offer 1e DOUBLE sHAwLs,
all wool, gray or brown, slightly soiled,
worth So each, ata
Special, $3.50 Each.
BAZAAR SPECIALS.
TOY BooKs-Fairy tale series, all about
giants and fairies; only for good children;
none sold to bad children; board cover
Special, sc EACH.
DRESSING COMBS-Horn, bone or coored
ceiuoid; very strong, Hercules backs
Special, lOc Each.
PIN CUSHIONS-Fancy metal and plush,
sorted colors; an ornament to any lady's
bureau
Special, l2c Each.
WASTE BASKETS-Fancy cardboard, pref
tily painted; you can close them up and put
them in a trunk
Special, 25c Each.
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MAIL ORDER.

If you cannot come in person write for
samples and n catalogue, mailed free.
No catalogues distributed in the CITY.
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MISSES BLACK CASHMERE HOSE noo.
heavy quality, wide and narrow ribbod
high-spliced heels, double knee and toes
sizes TO 912. '0e''
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NOTIONS.
SATIN AND GRos GRAIN RIBBON, all
silk, light colors for fancy work. ............
No. . No. Y No. .
3hc Yard. SC Yard. TIC Yard.
No. Ia NO. 1S No. "a
SIC Yard. loo Yard. I2c Yard.
HOOKS AND EYES, black, medium size,
dozen on a card ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
1c Card
STOCKING DARNERs. black enamel good,
strong and serviceable. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
&c Each
FANCY MESH YELLING, large assort-
ment, plain or Dotted Ia inches wide 5000.
loo Yard
BLACK SILK GAUNTLET MITs. what you
need for bicycle rides, assorted sizes .......
I5c Each
CHILDREN'S FANCY HANDKERCHIEFS,
colored border good value at twice our ask
ing, very special. Observation-Disclosures.
25c Dozen
FANCY COLORED CARRIERS with clasp and
bow Of ribbon, assorted colors...
25c Each
LACE COLLARS, butter colored, point de
Venice lace. very swell, the latest novelty
in neckwear, value Soc. Observation-Disclosures.
See Side Window. 25c Each
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80 l-3c Pair.

MISSES BLACK CASHMERE HOSE 6nc..
quality cashmere WOOL narrow ribbed bIob
spliced heels, etc., sizes TO 91a.
sic pa;r
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Ladies' Furnishings!
White sp W on Saek s s2oana aes 1
and front, big sleeves.
zoe Each
LADIES' CHEvIoT WAISTS, dark colors.
SUI, .T nralaed collar and 'front.' stylish cut,
S5c Each
LADIES COTTON WAISTS wool finished.
silk-corded collar and front, dark coiors,
neat checks, swell cut and finish, large
0OC EACH
LADIES' COMBINATION SUITS, Jersey.
ribbed, heavy quality, natural gray and ecru
color, high neck, long sleeves, ankle
length.
S1.OO SuiE
mixed, Jersey ribbed. heavy quality, high
neck, long sleeves, ankle length.
S1.25 Surf
LADIES' CoMBINATIoN SUITS, WOOL
mixed, two-thirds wool, JERSEY ribbed, but
ton over shoulder, high neck, long sleeves,
ankle length.
S1.65 Suie
LADIES' COMBINATION SUITS, Atwood,
natural gray and white, high neck, ETC.,
ankle length
$3.50 Suit
CHILDREN's COMBINATION SUITS, nat
ural gray merino, feeced crochet edge, for
children from five years up
Size g. Size L. Size 5. Size q
55c, o0c, Csc, 700
INFANTS LONG COATS, good quality, silk
embroidery trimmed; color cream. a
dainty little garment
ST. SO Each.
INFANTS LONG COATS, good quality cash.
mere, silk embroidery trimmed; very eIab-
crate, yet as dainty and pretty as it is nos
sible 10 make them.
81 Each.
BOYS BLACK CASHMERE HOSE booru
quality, wide ribbed, merino heels and toes
25c Pair.
MISSES BLACK CASHMERE HOSE. eooa
heavy quality, wide and narrow ribhed
hgh-spliced heels, double knee and toes
sizes TO 912. eS'
80 l-3c Pair.
MISSES BLACK CASHMERE HOSE 6nc..
quality cashmere wool, narrow ribbed hIob
spllced heels, ETC., sizes TO 912
SOC Pair.
MAIL ORDER.
Ifyou cannot come in person write for
samples and n catalogue, mailed fra.
Nm faJ a isfr
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81 Eachs
25C Pair.

BOYS BLACK CASHMERE HOSE, heavy
sizes to 8. '''S'
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INFANTS LONG COATS, good quality CASH
mere, silk embroidery trimmed; very eIah
crate, yet as dainty and pretty as it is pos
sible 10 make them.
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INFANTS LONG COATS, good quality, silk
embroidery trimmed; color cream;
dainty little garment
ST. SO Each.
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.'--'' 9zOZoCU
Judge Coffey has ordered Slater and
FIaherty to appear on Monday, November
4. for examination.
Smyrna times., 1895-06-05

This hot weather bOoms
the Awning business, and
we're putting them out on
the double quick. Thous-
ands of suffering people
have not yet learned how
cool a house becomes, when
awnings are used. At the
extremely low prices we are
selling them for, every win
dow and veranda in the city
should be provided for. At
a word, we're on the ground
to take measurments and
submit samples and prices.
Smyrna times., 1895-06-05
SAVING
DAYS..
Bamboo
Stands,
25c.
Bamboo

Another shipment Of
those Bamboo Stands is on
sale now. Price remains
the same, although the goods
are better finished than the
last. 25c each while they
last; another with round
top and two shelves at $l.5O;
cheap enough at double the
price, and good enough for
any room in the house.
Oak Stands with 16inch
tops at 4Oc each, never sold
before under any circum-
stances for less than $l.00.
All other sorts, sizes and
shapes Of stands to suit the
various ideas.