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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-28
CHARLES /. FAIR INVESTS.
He BUYS CORNER PROPERTY AT
SUFFER- AND DEVISADERO
STREETS.
The PRICE PAID WAS AN ADVANCE
OF $4,000 OVER THE COST
IN 1892.

During all the turmoil and excitement of
the will contest Charles L. Fair has been
quietly looking around for investments
for his spare capital. An impression APP
pears 10 have gone abroad that instead of
having money to invest he was rather en-
barrassed in meeting expenses in connec-
ton with the will contest, and, in fact, had
none to spare just at the present time,
while his fathers estate is hopelessly tied
up in litigation.
Now it seems that Charles Fair is well
supplied with capital and does not
intend to be dependent upon executors
for the administration Of his own affairs.
He has turned his attention to real estate.
and begins by buying city property, there
by showing his confidence in the future of
San francisco, in which he is following
faithfully in his fathers footsteps. Last
week he bought from Sol and Lucy Bear
the northwest corner of Suffer and Devisa-
dero streets, fronting so feet on Devisa-
dero and 100 feet on the other street The
lot is improved with two-story building.
containing stores and fats which are in
good condition and pay fair interest on
the capital invested by Fair.
The price paid is $50, 000 In 1892 Sol
Bear and his wife bought the property
through Agent Gambs for $4,000. The
buildings are three years older now and
consequently cannot be in much better
condition than in 1892, and properly values
have not increased to any appreciate ex-
tent. 1t is encouraging for property
owners to know that $4,000 was made
by the Bears in a period of comparative
depression. Charles Fair is quite satisfied
with his Investment, as the corner is in
the center OF growing retail district, with
streetcars passing the doors both across
and uptown.
Wendell Easton has organized a fedora
ton of State real estate agents who deal in
country property, to be known as the Cal
ifornia Land Bureau, with offices in San
Francisco. The bureau is incorporated
with capital stock of $4,000, divided into
5000 shares of $40 each, accessible to
country realty brokers throughout the
State. 1t is intended to improve
the means of communication between
Eastern purchasers and agents through
cooperation with circulars, listing prop
erty in all sections at the ruling
prices. By this means strangers in
California can feel assured that prices
asked are not unreasonable, and that all
transactions are conducted on uniform
standard. The bureau has under contem-
plation the establishment of trade circu-
lar for distribution on passenger trains
coming into California at Truckee, Sissons,
Yuma and The Needles. 1t is proposed to
support the organization on annual fees of
$40 to local branches.
Claus Spreckels has bought the gore lot
at Market street and Golden Gate avenue
at present covered by large frame hotel
The lot has frontage of 1926 feet on
Golden Gate avenue, 154:5k on Market
street, and 13:IM on Taylor street. The
seller was William B. Bourne. The price
paid has been kept secret.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-28
KILLED HER HUSBAND.
Maggie Russell on Trial for Murder in
Judge BeIcher's Court.

Maggie Russell, charged with the murder
of her husband Thomas Russell was on
trial before Judge Belcher's court yester-
day. The crime was committed last
November, and from the circumstances
surrounding and preceding the killing, it is
expected that the woman's plea of self-de-
Tense will be successful.
Russell was an expressman, and did not
spend much of his time at home. What
domestic life he did indulge in, however,
was mostly spent in abusing his wife. He
frequently threatened to kill her, and he
never stopped to say an angry word to her
when blow would do as well. On the day
he was killed, he was particularly ugly,
and had beaten her twice during the morn
ing. He essayed third beating, and to
make it more interesting and effectual, he
decided to do it with Ratchet. The wife
saw him coming, and rushed to her room.
He followed her, and as he crossed the door
sill with the ak in his hand, she shot him.
Yesterday was employed in getting a
jury and in examining the preliminary
witnesses.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-28

Mr.. Jorgensen as it is with a great many
artists. fact that he seems to refuse to
condescend to sentimental movement, pre-
ferring evidently broad strong effects,
almost too masculine, at times. 1t is these
hard effects in the. work of the Western
school, that, while they show individuality,
fail to show soft feeling. 1t is reasonable
to believe that it is the lack of what might
wanting in this school of Weste IN art
There is no doubt that California is rap
idly making for itself a name in the art of
the world, and it is as a representative of
such intention that Mr.. Jorgensen is doing
his best work. 1t has been admitted by
one of the best teachers in Paris that the
California student coming to the Partisan
schools for finish shows stronger individu-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-28
With CAMERA And TRIPOD.
The CAMERA CLUB Boys ENJOY
LIEUTENANT HOSMER'S
HOSPITALITY.
STREET GOES CUNNING, WITH SAD
REsULTs-LoCAL AMATEURS
DOINGS.

The mem bers of the California Camera
Club held their last outing for the winter
season at Alviso on Sunday last Some
twenty-five members Of the club accepted
Lieutenant II. B. Hosmer's invitation to
visit his shooting lodge at The Bridges.
At 3 P. NJ. on Saturday the host, accom-
panied by Messrs. Street, Adams, Crandall
and Schwerin, went down to the lodge to
make suitable preparation for the guests,
who, however, did not materialize till 8
the next morning.
On their arrival, the knights of the
camera were received by their host and his
friends in various stages of attire. The
gallant lieutenant was observed to be
considerably uneasy, not to say alarmed,
and was even heard to request his COM
panions to keep num- Inquiry devel-
oped the fact that w. J. Street was out
shooting on Saturday night, and owing
either to lack of light or bad aim, ad sent
an ounce or two of lead into the body of a
harmless Celestial, Wong Ko Gun by
name. Mr.. Street, upon being questioned,
indignantly denied the charge. intimating
that Mr.. Hosmer knew more about the
affair than he cared to own. Members of
the club are therefore divided in their
opinions as to who was the faulty marks
man.
During the day the host fully sustained
his reputation as good cook. The visit
ors We're treated to two substantial meals
served in the lodge, one of which took the
form of a clam chowder and roast spring
lamb with coffee and mullins as an entree
AS the result of a most enjoyable outing
many beautiful negatives were brought
home by the members and their friends.
Some very successful work was done by
Mrs. Douglass, Miss Morris and Mr.. Owens.
President Adams, who, it is reported
brought down some dozens of plates, did
not, for some reason or other, make a
single exposure. Many of the members
availed themselves of the facilities for
changing plates provided by Lieutenant
HoSmer.
The election for the presidency of the
California Camera Club will take place OH
next Tuesday evening. The latest pos
sible candidate is l. S. Forman ("Enlarge-
ment" Forman, the members call him).
He is the inventor of the celebrated ink
type" process, which, it is rumored, has
been the cause of great deal of profanity
among the amateurs. Despite this fact,
Mr.. Forman has the good wishes of many
of the members for his success.
+. G. Zeile is turning out some splendid
work with his camera. He is exhibiting
negatives at the club which are the envy
of his Photographic brethren.
0. V. LANCE is experimenting with
metol, developer of German origin. As
the result of repeated trials Mr.. LANCE
gives it as his belief that metol possesses
peculiar qualities which render it unsur-
passable for certain classes of work.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-28
THE INSURANCE BOYCOTT.
Com pact Managers Issue Their Mandate
on Non-Intereourse.

Com pact Managers Issue Their Mandate
on Non-Intercourse.
The Board of Fire Underwriters of the
Pacific has declared itself on the question
of non intercourse with companies out of
the compact. So long as the temporary
injunction pending decision by Judge
McKenna was in force, the board COM
panies were restrained from refusing to
write policies in connection with non-board
companies. Now, however, they are free
to say they will have nothing to do with a
man who insures in the independent COM
panies. Without delaying after the Cir
cult Court decision was given out, the COM
pact managers met, and issued the follow
ing circular:
OF FIRE UNDERWRITERS OF THE PACIFIC. ;
SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 1895. }
By resolution of the board to-day the rules
relating to non-intereourse with companies not
represented in the board were restored as re-
CARDS San Francisco business.
No policy covering San Francisco property
can be issued after this date bearing permit for
other insurance except in the following form ::
s.. Other insurance concurrent here
with is permitted only in companies repre-
sented in the Board of Fire Underwriters of the
Pacific.
No San Francisco business can be placed with
or accepted from any company not represented
in this board by any board member, his agent
or any broker. ALFRED sTILLMAN,
Secretary of the Executive Committee.
The effect of this will be to complicate
dealings with non-board companies on
large risks, though it cannot force outside
managers into the compact nor stop the
cutting of rates, which, in all probability,
will never again be as high as they used
to be.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-28

atty than the pupils from any other part
OF America, but if that individuality is
going to be shown in studies of foreign
models, then picturesque California will
lose much.
In composition California artists excel.
But it is only fair to the State that
the pupils coming out of Cali
fornia art schools should portray what
they see at home and it is believed that
the next exhibition will show decided
line of action in this direction.
There never were before so many artistic
studios in San Francisco as there are now,
and it is hoped by all art lovers here that
there will be in the future no falling off in
this line. Even if the art school fails to
provide for pupils necessary facilities there
is no reason why the older artists should
not meet any demand liable to present it
! self within the next few years. The de-
termination of the institute this year to re-
fuse to hang any pictures previously ex-
hibited is a move in the right direction. 1t
is the young workers that are to be en-
couraged; let the oldsters take care of them
selves.
If San Francisco cannot show an ade-
quate art exhibition of new work every
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-28

School the other day as to lights in the insti-
tute, which may or may not affect the pictures
TO be hung. While in Genoa l saw an exhibit
ton at the White Palace which showed strongly
the necessities for artificial backgrounds where
there were poor lights. The plan was TO ar
range screens and place the pictures TO be ex-
hibited against those screens so that ontrast
would bring out light. There is no reason why
the same plan should not be adopted by the
Hopkins Art Institute and the result is much
stronger.
Florentine, Venetian and italian studies,
most of them in water-color, abound in
JOrgensen's studio. As a matter of fact,
his works show com bination of Italian
study such as has not been seen in Califor-
MIA for some time. Many of them are I'M
finished, but most of them have scheme
strongly local in intent.
His "Genoese. Street Sweeper" is strong
in effect and purpose, but his "Neapolitan
Street Singer" shows more of the senti-
mental possibilities of the man. 1t is with
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-28
yesterday giving the news of his accept

anCe:
SAN BERNARDINo, March Of.
The Call, San Francisco, Cal: Byron Waters
of this city to-day accepted position of claims
adJuster, Southern Pacific, rendered him sew
eral days ago.
FL. E. Huntington said last night that
Mr.. Waters was the only person to whom
the position had been rendered, and, in
fact, the only man whose name had been
under consideration.
"Mr. Herrin was familiar with the char
acter of Mr.. Waters" said he, "and he
appears to be just the kind of man we
desire for the position. He is possessed of
large ability as a lawyer, is affable in man
ner, and in every way qualified to give the
company good service"
MIR. Waters IS gentleman well known
in this city among the legal fraternity and
in political circles. He has for many years
held high position in the councils of the
Democratic party and has seen consider
able service in legislative and other bodies.
He was member of the constitutional con-
vention held in the early sos, and has
served his county in the Legislature one or
| more times. He was lately candidate for
seat on the supreme bench, and has
| frequently been honored by his party with
| the position of standard-bearer.
| Mr. Waters was rendered the position
several days before Mr.. Millspaugh's resig-
| lldtlO1l Was pldCtu III tuc udnuS OF lQe nedu
| of the law department. His delay in ac-
| cepting the same was caused by a desire to
| get some private business matters in shape
| before taking the Office.
Last night, for the first time since the
resignation of Millspaugh was registered,
| III. b. Huntington consented to speak of
| the matter in general terms.
| In substance, Mr.. Huntington said that
the great trouble with Millspaugh was that
| he occupied a position which was TOO
| large for him." In other words the ex-
requirements of the position. Not the
slightest question as to the mans integrity
| was entertained by the company s officials,
| Mr.. Huntington said. He had probably
| been overzealous in his work, but the
charges of criminality made against him
were without foundation and were unjust
| Mr.. Waters has not yet reported for duty,
but it is expected that he will be in the
harness in very few days.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-28
GLIMPSES OF THE
local STUDIOS.
WHAT CHRIS J0RGENSEN HAS
BROUGHT BACK FROM
ITALY.
ANOTHER PRETTY WORKSHOP
ONE OF THE OLD HOPKINS ART
SCHOOL STUDENTS TALKS ABOUT
HOME WORK.

There has recently arrived in San Fran
CISCO, after two years work in Europe, enc
OF the Oldest of the California art workers.
christopher Jorgensen, commonly called
Chris" Jorgensen. Since his return he
has fitted up what is now probably one of
prettiest studios IN town: From Genoa,
Florence, Milan and Naples there are
studies scattered around the place. Cos
tunes from all these cities, fishermen
nets, swords masks, oars, palms and jars,
show against a sepia background and make
the effect completely strong.
When the Hopkins Art School first be-
gan Mr.. Jorgensen was a pupil, and for
twenty-five years he has worked with a
view to the Strengthening of California
art. With what success may be best de-
termined by the work of the man himself.
Personally Mr.. Jorgensen is small, very
alert and keenly artistic in his manner
isms. This does not mean that he has
long hair or that he affects art manner
isms, but that his whole action shows the
strength OF his purpose, while his work
shows the strength of the man. 1t is art
for arts sake at which Mr.. Jorgensen aims,
and in discussing the changes of art work
in California he said yesterday:
hardly believe that art work in California
is any stronger now thGn'it was before l went
abroad, but do think that for the sake of art
the daily newspapers have begun to appreciate
that they are practically the agents through
which art progress here must make showing
1t is impossible for the artists themselves, even
though they do strong work, TO create an art
feeling, that would be representative or effec-
tive. They do not work up art interests. To
make California art successful it is necessary
for the people of the State, and especially of
the city OF San Francisco, 10 force an interest
in art. No matter how hard the artist works
this interest will not be made evident unless
the papers OF the city show what is being done
in art. The purchase of foreign, alleged master
pieces by Californians does not, nor can it ever
prove the existence of an art feeling here
The discussion arose at the Hopkins Art
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-28

leisure hours in guessing the time of day
by counting the swings of the pendulum.
On the wall above his bunk he has printed
in large letters the following motto
What need have to fear so soon to die?
TITS but lifetime, and the end Is nigh
eff must hang what use is there to cry
about it ?'' he remarked with cheerful
smile. GA sudden drop, moment
struggle, and all is over"
William NJ. Fredericks, who murdered
Herrick in this city, and whose sentence
of death has been confirmed by the Su-
preme Court is at present in the prison
hospital. John McNulty is his nurse. He
will be brought back to the trial court and
resentenced within few days. His ac-
tons at times are those of an insane man.
but the prison officials are of the opinion
that he is malingering. At present, how
ever he is seriously ill with the grip.
and it is possible that he will not live to be
either resentenced or hanged
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-28
RATES ON COAL OIL.
The Railroad Commissioners Listen to
Arguments on the Subject.

The Railroad Commissioners Listen to
Arguments on the Subject.
The Board of Railroad Commissioners
held their regular semi-monthly meeting
yesterday and gave the subject OF rates on
petroleum and its products their attention.
The Southern Pacific has asked that these
rates be raised, and this is opposed by coal
oil dealers and others, many of whom at
tended the meeting yesterday.
The board took no action in regard to
the petroleum matter, but will take the
subject up at their next meeting.
a number of steamboat men were in at
tendance, being interested in the attitude
OF the Commissioners regarding proposed
regulation of freights and fares on bay and
river steamers. The board is sustained in
opinion of Attorney General FITZGERALD.
but the steamboat men hold different
opinion.
It is reported that Miss Anna Busteed
VIII be appointed stenographer OF the
IL
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-28
NO NEED FOR FEAR.
Though Snakes Were Plenty the Neigh
borhood Was Not Local Option One.


borhood Was Not a Local Option One.
[ had some climbing to do along a
rock front of the Pine Mountain for a mile
or more, looking for an old line, and as it
was hot weather and snakes were abund-
ant, had some little doubt as to the pleas
ure of the trip.
"How far is it?" / asked the native who
was to act as my guide.
{" Bout mile to the foot of the noun
tain, then up about four hundred yards"
mo we have to walk all the way?'
do, but you can't ride a boss over them
rocks up thar"
Then we'll have to walk?''
cover them rocks, in course"
And snakes are plenty there, aren't
they?"
"a few rattlers, mebbe, and copper
head or two, but no moccasins," he replied
as pleasantly as if he were talking about
lce-cream and Strawberries but no cake.
"Well, I'm not particularly pleased with
the prospect" 1 said, somewhat uneasiIv.
"Y amt afeared NV snakes, air yer?" he
inquired in a friendly, half-scornful way.
Just shade, perhaps" admitted.
well, yer needn't be, mister" he said,
with mingled feeling of pride and sublime
confidence. This amt no local option
neighborhood. detroit Free Press.
Krupp claims to have invented machine
that will roll iron so thin that it takes
1900 sheets to make an inch.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-28
THE AUSTRALIANS PASSENGERS.
An Attempt to Burn the Wha1er Gay
head at Honolulu.

An Attempt to Burn the Wha1er Gay
head at Honolulu.
The Oceanic steamship Australia, which
arrived from Honolulu yesterday morning,
brought the following cabin passengers:
Hon. S. NJ. Damon, Fred Lewis, ]. w. Ed
wards, s. II; Selano, Joaquin Miller, II. G.
Campbell and wife, c. II. James and wife, ]. II.
Winchell and wife, Edward Pearce and wife,
LIngard Munk and wife, Captain C. Nielsen, W.
Waterhouse, c. Sattler, A. H. Chanter, c. H.
Freeman, Il; St. Rayner, A. E. McNee, w. E.
brown, E. Shaw, Mrs. Shorey and child, Mrs
Y. l. MaBsden, Mrs. A Moore and child, Mrs
a. Schafer, Miss NJ Crouch, Miss P. Henshaw,
Rev: E. Lewis, Rev. F. N. Greeley and Rev. g.
II. Hubbins
The steamer brought news of an attempt
to burn the whaling bark Gayhead, owned
by j. H. Magee of this city, at Honolulu
on the 18th inst While lying at the wharf
the vessel was discovered to be on fire, and
after pumping her half full of water the
flames were extinguishcd. An investiga-
ton was held by Captain Shorey and the
American Consul, and William Bresley,
Elker Enkowter and William Gehman,
three sailors of the crew, were arrested on
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-28
swindIed working woman

An adroit pair of swindlers, styling them
selves Mr.. and Mrs. J. Gordon, lately decamped
from10l6 Market street after victimizfng q large
NUMBER OF credulous young working women.
The swindlers in an unsigned circufar renra.
sented themselves as agents for the hand home
embroidery machine; Their plan OF operations
was to extort as much money as possible from
embroidery business, promising in return, paw
ment Tor any work completed and steady en-
ployment for twelve months. None of their
promises were fulfilled From beginning to end
the scheme was an atrocous swindle. The
pair have worked Los Angeles and other
Southern towns. Their next field of operations
will probably be Sacramento.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-28
WANTS HIS TEN DOLLARS,
What 1t Cost G. Rossi to Drive a Lame
Mule.

A rather unique petition was submitted
to the consideration of the Board of Super
visors yesterday by G. Rossi. According
to his document he was arrested on March
IS on charge of driving a lame mule
through the streets. He deposited $40 as a
guarantee of his appearance in the Police
Court on the following day.
AS Mr.. Rossi does not understand the
language very well he did not appear at
the proper time and his $40 was declared
forfeited. He however, made his appear
ance later and stood jury trial, with the
result that he was acquitted. His $40 was
not returned to him, though, and he asks
refunded to him.
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charge of arson. 1t is reported that the
evidence against the three men is strong,
as one OF them was heard to say few
| hours before the fire broke out: sTo-night
is our last chance to burn the bark, as She
expects to sail tomorrow
The officers of the bark and authorities
are at loss to account for motive for the
crime, unless it was to satisfy some per-
sOnal grievance.
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WATERS SUCCEEDS
v. s. MILLSPAUGH.
He Is A WELL KNOWN ATTORNEY
RESIDING IN SAN BERNAR-
DINO COUNTY.
THE ONLY MAN CONSIDERED
Mr.. HUNTINGTON SAYS THAT Nc
OTHER NAME WAS EVEN
SUGGESTED.

The wild speculation INDUCED in regard
ing w. S. Millspaugh's successor as claims
adiuster of the Southern Pacific was plainly
illustrated yesterday when the name of
the gentleman gained publicity.
The claims department will hereafter
have as its head Byron Waters of San Ber-
nardino, the following telegram to the CALL
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Hazen, who was found dead at his room, GIT
Ninth street, Oakland, where he had gone to
gather data for book which he was preparing
to publish. 1t was at first supposed that he died
without tunds but q considerable amount of
cash, together with a handbook, was afterWard
FOUND IN the room, which, with valuable realty
ana personal property, he bequeathed to his