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The morning call., 1895-01-05
DARWIN ON THE APPENDIX.
His Remarks Concerning This
Troublesome Thing.

During the past year we have heard a
great deal about the new disease. appen-
dicitis. 1t may be of interest to know
that Charles Darwin. the great naturalist
and philosopher, in his wonderful work.
"The Descent of Man." written about
thirty years ago. mentions 1t as one
of the rudimentary organs now existing
in civilized man. He speaks of the "yermi-
form appendsge" as follows:
"With respect to the alimentary canal
have met with an account Of only single
rudiment, namely, the vermiform append
age of the caecum. The cascum is
branch or diverticulum OF the Intestine.
ending in a cul-de-sac, and 1t is extremely
long in many of The lower vegetaD le-feed-
ing mammals. In the marsuplal koala it
ia actually thrice as long as the whole
body. 1t is sometimes produced into a
long, gradually tapering point, and is some
times CONSTRUCTED in parts 1t appears as
if In consequence Of changed diet or
habits the caecum had become much short
ened in various animals-the vermform
appeudage being left as a rudiment OF the
shortened part. That this appendage is a
rud!ment we may infer from its small
size, and from the evidence which Profess
sor Canestrine has collected OF its vari-
ability in man. 1t is occasionally quite
absent, or again is largely developed.
The passage is sometimes com pletely
closed for half or two-third5 of its length,
with the terminal part consisting of a
flaItened solid expansion. 10 the 0raDg
this appendage Is long and conv0luted; In
man, it arises from the end of the short
caecum, and is commonly from four to
five inches in length, being only third Of
an inch in diameter. Not only is IL use
less. but it is sometimes the cause of
death; Of which fact | have lately heard
two instances. This is due TO small hard
bodies, such a seeds, entering the passage
and causing Inflammation"
So much for Darwin, whose knowledge
of the cause of inflammation in the death
trap in those days was undoubtedly some
what limited; for in the two cases he men,
tions he attributes it to seeds or other
foreign substances lodging there, but the
physician and surgeon of to-day, with a
much wider range of observation, hulds diff
ferent views. A surgeon of this city, who
has had an extensive practice in this line,
tells me that he has had but two or three
cases where be felt positively assured that
a foreign substance cansed the trouble.
In one case he found small piece
of peanut shucks; in the other piece,
about the size oil small pea, Of what APP
peared to be charcoal. This patient, a
lady, had been for more than year TAX
ing a preparation of charcoal for dyspep-
STA. The doctor often finds small. hard
concretions of f@cal mater, which might
tend 10 produce Inflammation, but he has
seldom found any Judgment of foreign
substance q the ''death-Irap."
By the way. l recently read well-writ-
ten article on "appendicitis." by distin-
guished Boston surgeon, who claims that
90 per cent of the cases can be cured if
taken in season.-Correspond of the
Hartford Times.
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BURNING OF THE SAMSON.

beneath the cliffs east of Point Bonita and
was struck by the full fury of the storm
of yesterday.
Captain Harmson ordered two anchors
let go, but they did not hold. Slowly the
vessel driftpd on the rocks, and at about
o'clock in the morning struck with great
force on an outlying ledge OF locks. Her
crew quickly took to the boats, elgh; men
going in one craft and six in another. The
boat containing eight men stood well out
from shore and was picked up Dy the tug
Reliance. The other drifted into the
breakers and was swamped; its occupants
had to swim ashore.
Almost IS soon as the Samson grounded
she commenced to show signs of being on
fire. Smoke issued from her cabin win
dows and doors, and in a few moments the
whole vessel was ablaze. The fire burned
brightly for several hours consuming the
old wreckeI almostly completely.
The Samson was scow-schooner rugged
vessel especially built for a wrecker She
was fitted with powerful machinery for
fitting her to stand good deal of ham,
mering and hard knocks.
Captain Whitelaw said that the vessels
anchors failed to hold, and she drifted
ashore. That was ALI there was to The
story. She was built at San Francisco in
1890 and was of 217 tons register
The gale of yesterday played havoc with
the shipping in the lower bay. The
barkentine Charles K. Croker fouled the
both her anchors. A redstack tug pick ed
her up and toued her to safe ancho ora &C.
George B. Clifford has been reappoilted
wharfnger at Mission wharf 2. MIR. Cliff
ford was recommended for reappointment
by Commissioner Chadburne.
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with choice Havana cigars. upon which a
high duty would have had to be paid if
brought in in the ordinary way. These
fellows had the impudence to assert that
they were free-traders. and were only
pu ting into pract cal effect the theories of
the Golden Club, of which MIR. Gladstone
is an honorary member.
Another equally bold attempt to pass the
customs inspectors was made by hand
some woman, who expressed great indigna-
ton when it was proposed TO search her
person. She said that she had been in
suited, but the officials had reason to sus-
pect her. When her corset was taken off
it was found TO contain numerous pockets
filed with contraband goods. This article
of attire now repOses in curious little
collection of smugglers' devices, which is
constantly being added to.
One of these appliances, which Is be-
lieved TO have done much duty in the
hands of smugglers, is can with numer-
Gus rings, made to tow overheard from the
stern of steamer. 1t was water tight
and contained large quantity of cigars
when captured.
An oil can with chamber to contain
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issued by C. P. Huntington in violation of
the interstate commerce law.
District Alto rney Knight and Special
Counsel Foote heard Stones admission,
but they took no steps against the mighty
magnate who was so anxious to punish
workingmen for violating the interstate
law.
The strikers and their attorney saw in
Stones sworn statement an opportunity to
strike back at Huntington. and they lost
no time in taking advantage of it.
A complaint against Huntington was
prepared by Attorney Menteith and sworn
TO BY L. j. Roberts of Oakland. one Of the
leaders of the revolt against the railroad.
It charges that:
Coils p Huntington on or about January 10,
1894, he then being president OF the Southern
Pacific Railroad Company, did w1llfully, unla W
fully and wrongfully MAKE and give an undue
and an unreasonable preference and advantage
TO a particular person. to wit, one Frank NJ
Stone. residing Ia San Francisco; the said
Huntington did. at place TO this afiant I'M
known, make and execute certain lnsTum ent
In writing, commonly known as railroad pa IS,
IN words and figures following, to wit: South
ern Pacific Railroad Company. Pass Frank NJ.
Stone over lines or Southern Pacihc Company,
1894 until December 81. unless otherwise
ordered. G. P HUNTINGTON"
The complaint further charges that this
pass gave Stone full and unlimited privi-
lege of travelling without charge on all the
lines of the railroad, and that it was used
by him to travel from this State into
Oregon during the strike.
The interstate commerce law forbids
any railroad company to give interstate
passes TO any person who is not an en-
pleye and Huntington's violation of the
act was palpable.
Roberts and his attorney took the COM
plant to Commissioner Heacock, and
without stating what it contained, swore to
the truth of its assertions and had it filed.
1t is the custom of the United States
courts and Commissioner to issue no war
rants without the consent of the United
States Attorney. So while Complainant
Roberts emained in Commissioner Hea-
cocks courtroom Mr.. Monteith went in
quest of District Attorney Knight. He
aud Monteith returned together, and Mon
teith said: "Mr. knight, here is a COM
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with The Southern Pacific? A.-Never.
never knew of any relation that either Mr..
Crimmtns or Mr. Kelly had with the southern
Pacific.
Odd you know they were under salary
from the Southern Pacific? A.-No sir never.
know nothing about the Southern Pacitc's
business any more than know OF yours:
Q.-Are you acquainted with Mr.. Herrin |?
Al have met him at the bar. Never more
than 10 speak to him, to say ''hOw do you do''
on the street, since he went into the employ OF
the Southern Pacific.
Q.-Are you acquainted with ID. s. Dorm? A.
Yes sir.
Q.-You know him quite well? Avery
well, indeed. have been bis attorney In GER
tain matters.
Q.-Do you know Of any connection OF Mr.
Dorm with the Southern Pacihc? A.-No; L
dld not know that he was In any Way connected
with the Southern Pacific.
Q.-Are you familiar with Mr.. de YOung's
handwriting? Al think might know Mr.
de Young's signature. l don't think ever have
seen his writing more than TO see his signature
OF you saw his writing on railroad pass.
not his signature. but the name OF the station
from whence The ticket was 10 run and where
1t was 10 end? Al should not know IT,
never saw letter that was written by Mr.. de
Young. / never saw anything more than his
signature aud few words.
Mr.. Knight object TO any further evidence
about Mr. de Young. unless counsel proposes
to prove he is IN the employ of the Southern
Pacific
The Court-I override the objection.
Mr.. Monteith-Are you still Mr.. de Young's
manager?
The Court-Do you object to that question.
Mr.. knight?
Mr. Knight object to that question.
Ihe Court sustain the objection.
Inc Wltness-l am in no way connected with
Mr.. de Young i pay him my rent when l can
10 advance and when / cannot do so as nearly
as possible. / have no other business relations
with him OF any kind.
Mr.. Monteith-You went TO Red Bluff on
train on June 80? Al left on the night of
June 80.
,Q.-YOu Travelled on a Pullman carr A.
Yes, sir
Odd you have Pullman pass ?, Add.
Q.-DO you remember on what account that
Pullman pass was issued? Was 1t not issued
on account OF the Southern Pacific? A-No sir.
Q.-On account OF e. p Huntington? A.
NO, sir, II WdS personal favor extended to
me. l have said c. r. Huntington Is nv per.
sonal friend. Any favors / have received have
been received through his personal influence
The Court-Mr M0nteith is asking about
Pullman pass. Al understood.
Mr. Monteth-Was your Pullman pass an
annual or trip pass? Am annual
Q.-Does not the pass say on it--have you It
with you? A.-No, sir, ii does not say any
thing
Q.-See II ! cannot refresh your memory.
Does il not say on It., Pass Frank NJ Stone on
account of so and so? A.-Absoiutely NOT.
III you would like TO be enlightened Lean show
you my pass and bring the other Here is Mr.
Huntineton's pass:
southern Pacific Company. Pass Frank Nj.
Stone over lines OF Southern Pacific Company.
1894 until December 81 unless otherwise
ordered c. p. Huntington"
1t is as good IN Texas as 1t is In California,
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S ARREST Is DEMANDED.
Violated the Interstate Law by
Issuing Passes.
STRIKER ROBERTS COMPLAINANT
District& Attorney Knight Refuses to
Issue a Warrant and Is Denounced
by the Labor Council.

Coils P. Huntington, the man OF many
millions, has been denounced as GRIM
inal. He urged the Government to send
troops to California 10 prevent violence OF
the interstate CONNIE rec law, and be is
himself accused of violating that law and
a warrant for his arrest has been de-
manded.
The complaint against Huntington fell
like bombshhll n the Federal building
Yesterday. II was so unexpected. so
utterly Unforeseen and so audacious
witbal that the Government officials gaZed
upon the hardy complainant with awe and
wonder.
And Frank NJ. Stone, HuutingUon's
friend and NJ. Fl. de Youug's political ad-
wiser. was the cause of IT, Gladly Mr..
Stone appeared in the United States Dis
trict Court two or three weeks ago to tell
all he knew about the strike last summer.
but before he was permitted 10 depart he
confessed that he was the owner of pass
The morning call., 1895-01-05
ANNA M. HATHAWAY'S WILL
Anxious to Do Good to Those Who
Cared for Her.

The will of Mrs. Anna NJ. Hathaway,
which was filed for probate yesterday,
contains far and wide distribution of
$4,000 estate.
The will commences, Having received
from my dear husband. Charles Hathaway,
all the property which | possess, take
pleasure In the disposition of it in carrying
out what | know to be his wishes, giving
pleasure to many of the friends who con-
tributed to the cheerfulness and comfort
of our declining years."
She then makes the following beouests: :
To the Boys an Girls Aid Society, one
sixth of her whole estate: to the Rev.
Horatio Stebbins and c. A. Murdoch. in
trust for the poor OF the First Unitarian
Church, one-sIxth of her whole estate !:
to Hattie A. Barrow of Vacaville, in trust
for the mother of deceased. $4,000. what
ever remaining at her death TO go to
Mrs. Barrow; to Louisa Weeks of Ware,
Mass, $1,000; to Rev. Horatio Stebbins.
$1,000; to James A. White. $1,000; to her
brother, Charles Barrow, $500: to Agnes
Z. Beveridge, Edward Gerald. Elizabeth
Gerald ia niece and her children, Marion,
Carrie and Mand Gerald, $3.50 each; to
Louis and Hurlbert Hinkel and Marion
Beardsley, $500 each; to ClenentIna
Swette, Kate and l. zzie Culverwell,
Agnes Willie. Louise Bunell. Maud Clark,
Gussie Cole, Helen and Susie e. Marvine,
Emma Fraser, Addie Bull. Marion
Brodie, Mary Quirk, Margery Lynch and
Rev. Edgar j. Lion, $3.50 each.
Charles A. Murdoch is made residuarv
legatee and James A. White is appointed
executor without bonds. The will bears
date of July % last, Mrs. Hathaway diving
on December q.
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A CHASTITY Table.

There Is a table In the Segatto department OF
the Nuova santa Maria Hospital Museum at
Florence. Italy. which, for originality in the
matter OF conception and construction, is prob
ably without rival. The designer and con-
structor OF this wonder was Professor Giuseppe
Segato Zone authority spells the name Sa.
petrlfying human flesh. and who worked In
the various hospitals and museums OF ltaly
about forty years ago. To a casual observer
this table Is nothing more nor less than acuri-
Gus mosaic made up of marbles and agates OF
different sizes and colors. In reality, how
ever, IL Is composed wholly OF human Hesh,
muscles. yiscera, intestines, etc.
at comprises every portion OF the human
body transformed into stone, destined to en-
dure as long as the world shall last.
Different portions of the human body, showing
the whole internal anatomy, are so beautifully
petrihed as TO be a wonder to The traveller as
well as an object Of study for the medical stu
dent"
The table is bordered with upward OF 100
human eyes, preserved by some process which
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T. j. Roberts.

plant made by Mr.. Roberts against Mr.
Huntington for issuing that pass to Frank
''That is under the act of 'S7. sup
pose" said the District Attorney: taking
the complaint and handling 1t carefully, as
befitted a document of such Importance.
Yes" replied Monteitn. and we want
a warrant for Huntington's arrest"
II will issue no warrant" said the Com
missioner, decisively, without. instruc-
tions from the Dis Tict Attorney.
Mr. Knight declined to give such in
structions, saying that he would ia Ike no
action upon matter of such Importance
without consulting with the authorities at
Washington. 49,,
DO you decline to Issue warrant?"
asked Mr.. Monteith. sharply.
II do at The present time"
when a complaint is made 1t Is Inc
duty of the Commissioners to issue war
rant" Mr.. Monteith concluded. Mr..
Huntingten.is no different from any other
criminal in the eyes of the law"
Il do not care to hear argument 10 this
matter" tartly interposed the Commits
Sioner. sit lie my uniform custom never
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MISSING WEDDING PRESENTS
The Story of One Whose Loss Was
Not Discovered for Years.

Here is a story that illustrates two facts
first. the foolishness of persons making
bogus wedding presents. or If not bogus
presents pretentious gifts. and second,
that no matter how carefully you may
invite your guests 10 your marriage, " is
we'll to watch them, for people in good So
ciety will steal.
As far back as 1855, in a small Hudson
River tnwn, young woman was married
to her fathers confidential clerk. In adj
dition TO winning his bride the young man
secured partnershipin bis father-in- laws
concern, and on the day OF the wedding
there was displayed, as was the custom in
those days, the presents. Among them
was check for $4,000 from the brides
father.
The couple lived happily together for
nearly thirty years, when the husband
died. At intervals the wife visited Der
old home. met and conversed with her old
friends, reared her children in the fear of
the Lord, and was in every way good
member of society. A few years after the
death of her husband, her father. then
venerable old man, died. When his estate
was settled the daughter and widow found
herself charged in the will with $4,000
to be reduced from her portion of The es-
tate.
But" said she to the executors, 81
never received this money. And tits not
fair to deduct 1t from my portion of the
estate. i don't care to contest the will.
but / think there must be some mistake
about it. / recollect the check among my
wedding presents, but J. never saw it after
ward. | supposed my husband took it.
and If be did it was all right, but l have
no proof of it either way"
The executors were in a quandary, and in
some way the news of the missing check
become known in the village. Then sur
| prising thing happened. One of the most
| respectable citizens of the town, a promi-
nent member of the church, came for
ward, and. after good deal of hesitation.
drew from his pocket faded slip of paper.
"See what my wife found in an old suit
| of clothesI" said he. "I-I-I-don't know
| how it came there, but l thought it might
be of some service to you"
| It was the $4,000 check. Whether in
| jost or with the inten ton of stealing it, the
respectable citizen had put it in his
| pocket. Having it once in his possession,
he found it an awkward instrument. He
was equally afraid to use it or mention the
| fact of his havug it until thirty years later.
when the discussion regarding the will
made it posSible.-New York Herald.
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place these low-priced wines at figure
above that at which they are now selling
It is only by concerted action that growers
can have any hope of obtaining living
price for their products. The report adds !:
For the year ending December l. 1884,
the exports were 1885. 600 gallons. The
home consumption makes the total to sup
ply present demands 100000 gallons.
The demand for wines, 1t is said. is In
creasing at the rate of 100000 gallons a
year. Then the report goes on to say:
THE crop of 1894 is estima ed at no more
than 100000 gallons, and the stock of
dry wines, both old and new, in the hands
of growers, is estimated at no more than
IL, 100000 gallons. OF this quantity TO-
10000 gallons is controlled by this cor
poration and the holdings in dealers
hands are estimated at no more than
5000. 600 gallons"
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engineers of an incoming steamer. Per-
haps one of the boldest of these devices
was bogus log of wood. or rather a log
which had been followed out and was
found kicking about harmlesslv on the
deck of a steamer. 1t was closely packed
with cigars.
Imitation Jumps Of coal have also been
made for this purpose, and these, painted
black, have been almost impossible of de-
lection. 1t was good joke on the snug
glers, however, when one OF these got lost
IN load of coal. and the fine cigars which
it contai led ultimately went up in. smok e
through the furnace of the steamer.-Ex
change.
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ABOUT LILLIAN RUSSELL.
Points on the Private Life of the Err
ratio Queen of Brilliants.

VhCCu
The most-talked-of actress on the stage
OF this country is handsome Lillian Rus
sell. Lillian is as erratic as she is pretty,
and has given the newspapers more mate
rial for gossip than any of her sister pro-
fessionals. Lillian, though only SO years
Of age. enjoys the distinction of having had
three husbands, and all three are alive.
She was first married to Braham, then to
Teddy Solomon. the English orchestra
leader and composer, and her latest ven-
ture in the husband line is Signor Peru
gini, the tenor. Though Lillian became
Mrs. Perugini less than year ago, hus-
band and wife already live apart, and COS
sips are now wondering as to the possible
number four.
Among the light opera prima donnas
there is none more popular than Miss Rus
sell. She commands the highest salary
and can do about as she pleases with the
managers. She can break contracts about
as easily as she can smash hearts. Her
last escapade in the ontract-breakiDg line
was her trouble with Canary q Lederer.
the New York managers. In utter disre-
gard OF her legal obligations she skipped
over to England to produce "The Queen oil
Brilliants," and now she is back again.
And, by the way, Lillian Russell isn't
her right name. She was known, before
she adopted the stage as a profession, as
Helen Louise Leonard. She was born in
Iowa, but was reared in a Chicago con-
vent. She first sang in church choir, but,
like many of other comic-opera singers.
her first appearance in comic opera was in
"Pinafore." She was also member of
Tony Pastors company. Before she be.
| came member of tie Casino Company,
she was one of Colonel McCaulps singers.
At the Casino she created vast number
of parts, in every one of which she was
highly successful.
On the road she is just as much of a
favorite as in the metropolis, and this
season, according to the Amusement Ga
zstte, she Is drawing the biggest kind OF
houses every where.
In order to prevent the reader from be-
coming hopelessly mixed / will give a
resume of the prima donna's name:
Maiden name. Helen Louise Leonard.
Stage name, Lillian Russell.
First married experience, Mrs. Braham
Second married experience, Mrs. Solo
mon.
Third married experience, Mrs. Perugini
Third husbands right name. Chatterton
Fourth husband, !? ? ?-Chi-
casO Times.
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The Purest Air.

Country air Of the purast kind can no more
insure extreme old age than LoDdon's some
what polluted atmosphere can deter man
from living 10 100. Mary Burke, al 105, found
Drury Lane perfectly suited 10 her lungs.
Charles MacKlin. the actor. who died IN 1893 at
1O6, was in the same case. He enjoyed The
tne ater at tb at age. and every evening breathed
the hot. beery air Of tavern In Dukes court.
In marked contrast TO Parr, Mackln was
neither methodical 10 hts habits nor lover of
milk. He drank ale, porter or wine thick ned
with sugar: ate spoonmeats and fish and fol-
lowed his own within as 10 the hours in which
he fed and slept. 1t appears, therefore. tolera.
bly, certain that rules for longevity are as futile
tickled into The expec, alton OF becoming a
millionaire.
IL is matter OF speculation In which the in
surance companies by no means always WIN.
The man who was something of weakling in
his early days has as much chance Of touching
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One Use for Wealth.

Lord Aberdeen is reported as telling the fol-
lowing story Of himself: He left-LondOn at
midnight in sleeping-car for the north. In
the morning when he awakened he saw a
stranger opposite him.
Excuse me-" said the stranger, "may ask
if you are richY"
Somewhat surprised, bis lordship replied that
he was tolerabiy welLto-do.
MAY L ask" continued the stranger, chow
rich you are?"
"Well. If it will do you any good TO know"
was the reply, 81 suppose have several hum
dred thousand pounds"
WELL" went on the stranger, "if were as
rich as you, and snOred as loudly as you.
should take whole car go as not TO interrupt
the sleep OF otbers."-Youth's Companion.