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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-12
WHITING MADE NO WILL
The Professor Drowned in the
Colima Did Not Think
of Death.
Attorneys Could Not Find the
Alleged TeStament-His Boston
Estate.

The report that the late Professor Harold
Whiting of the University of California
had made will Immediately before leav-
ing Berkeley on the ill-starred Colima, has
turned out to have been mistake.
At the time of the disaster stories of the
Writings flew thick and fast across the
bay, and some of them were vouched for
on authority that could not be doubted.
Among the most sensational of these ru-
mors was statement given as fact that
Professor Whiting had had a premonition
of death, and for that reason had made a
will few days prior to the time of sailing
away from San Francisco with his wife
and children. When the news of the terri
BILE wreck and loss of life reached here,
some friends of the Writings said that a
will had been executed by the professor in
which he left everything he possessed to
his wife and children. The professor
owned considerable property in Boston,
and his wife also had an estate there In
her own name.
Just as soon as the story of the will,
which appeared in all the local papers,
was received in Boston attorneys in that
city who had been retained by Professor
Writings collateral heirs began an in
vestigation. They employed Messrs. Page
e. Eells to represent them in San Fran
cisco, and this firm of lawyers has vigor-
ously prosecuted inquiries in every direc-
ton, With the result that all doubts have
been set at rest regarding the condition of
the estates involved.
In view of the supposed will executed in
Berkeley before the Colima sailed an in
vestigation was made as to whether Pro-
lessor or Mrs. Whiting died first in the
disaster.
The whole evidence from survivors was
to the effect that Mrs. Whiting was drawn
down into the oceans depths with her
babies in the steamer, while her husband
survived for quite long time afterward in
lifeboat with Mr.. Sutherland OF Seattle.
On account of this testimony the Boston
attorneys endeavored to find the professor s
will, but failed, for after diligent search
continued up to few days ago no such
document could be found.
The estate of Professor Whiting has
therefore gone to his collateral heirs in the
East, and no contest will be made by his
dead wife'e relatives on the ground of the
will, as mentioned in the newspapers, hav-
ing been made under the influence of a
presentiment of death when the professor
was about to travel from Berkeley to
Boston.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-12

servation and practical experience of the
association in street sweeping. The objects
to be obtained are:
First-Clean streets by perpetuating the
present system of cleaning.
Second-To retain as many of the class
of laborers as have been found efficient in
the work, thereby reducing competition il
the labor market,
Third TO protect honest contractors
against arbitrary action of those in charge
of the work.
To perform the work thoroughly as the
specifications contemplate, an appropria
ton of $4,000 per annum will be neces
sary. The Auditor in his estimates allows
900 year.
The president of the Merchants Asso
citation gives the average cost per day fol
the past six months as $451 II. 1t will be
necessary to add to this:
1. For sprinkling in all day districts dur
ing summer months.
2 Increase of wages.
g. Barrels and uniforms to be paid for by
contractors.
4. Profit for contractor.
The estimate is made that these addi-
tons will bring the daily cost up to $500.
Allowing 800 working days in the wear
the sum of $4,000 will be required.
The amount of the allowance is yet to be
determined by the Board of Supervisors,
and of course the board can amend the
specifications if amendment be deemed
necessary.
The Street Department, over which
Superintendent Ashworth presides, is not
exactly satisfied. with the specifications.
More hand labor is provided Tor than the
superintendent deems necessary, or, to ex-
press it differently, Mr.. Ashworth believes
that much of the labor could be performed
cheaper by machinery than by hand The
Merchants Association is conscious of the
fact. but the extensive use of machinery
large numbers. The association during
the past six months expended for cleaning
by machinery $11 900; for cleaning by
hand labor, $41.0O0 The new specifica-
tions will not radically change that ratio.
The machines available for street-sweep-
ing in San Francisco descended from Alex
Weed and M. J. Kelly, old-time contract
ors, who have long been gathered to their
fathers. The old sweepers are owned by
Kelly, the California Construction Com
pany, and others. Certainly pressure
will be exerted to bring the machines into
use, so that the owners can derive some
profit in the contract. The original owner
of the machines, Alexander Weed, was
allowed by the Board of Supervisors $500
a month for many years. Once when the
City owed him $4,000 a decision of the
Supreme Court was obtained declaring his
contract illegal. He was greatly vexed and
harassed by this ruling, but a happy
thought struck him. He decided to offer
one-half the amount-$40, 000-to four very
eminent lawyers of recognized ability and
influence if they could get the decision
reversed. and they took the offer and did
4 mo-
man." and peace reigned for many year
but the streets were not any cleaner.
The sight OF these ancient machines is
dear to the City Hall politician, and much
fine work may be invoked in their behalf
They can throw more dust, do less clean
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-12
THE OLD FIRE BOYS.
They Took Good Care of Fires Which
Occurred in the Early
DAYS.

The members OF the Exempt Fire Asso
citation are somewhat indignant over re-
ports which had been published after the
last big fire on Brannan and Fourth street;
in connection with the fires of early days
in which it was stated that the volunteer
service had been incompetent, and thai
wires had been cut, and that no genera
organization had been attained under the
old service.
Ex-Fire Marshal Durkee, who served
with such efficiency from 1862 until 1890
stated yesterday that as far as he could re,
call the past there was never any trouble
with the signal system. Before the cleo
trio system was introduced the old bell
ringers held sway from their belfry look.
out in the old City Hall.
He was emphatic in the statement that
up to the time the old fire companies were
mustered out in 1866 the percentage
of incendiary fires was smaller than it has
been since. The services which Mr.. Dur.
kee rendered as Fire Marshal for years are
we'll known. He was one of the original
organizers of the Fire Department of the
CitV.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-12
DEMOCRATS ON THE BAY.
Surveyor English Does the Honors
to MIR. Carlisle's Private
Secretary

Surveyor of the Port w. D. English took
large party Of guests, chiefly prominent
for their Democracy, on an excursion on
the bay in the tug Fearless yesterday.
The particular guests were II. w. Van
Sender, private secretary to Secretary Car
Isle, and his wife and ]. f. Wilder of the
Treasury Department. The other guests
were: Deputy Surveyor of the Port Sam
Ruddell: Collector of the Port John H.
Wise, Superintendent of the Mint Daggett,
United States Marshal Barry Baldwin,
Collector of Internal Revenue o. F. We'll
burn, Naval Officer John P. Irish, Deputy
Naval Officer ]. w. Maslin, Surveyor-Gen-
eral W. S. Green, Special Agents of the
Treasury Cromwell and Moore, Postmaster
McCoppin, Congressman Thomas Geary,
Judge Mcguire, Mrs. Mcguire, A. T. SPOTS,
coinef of the San Francisco Mint, General
Walsh, John P. Dunn, c. L. Weller, G. P.
Berry and D. w. La Fortune.
The Fearless left the Mission-street pier
at 10 o'clock and was headed for the Union
Iron Works, where a reception was ten
dered the excursionists. From there they
sailed for the cruiser Olympia, where an
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-12
BANKS REPORT SLOWLY.
Only About Seventy-Five Banks Have
So Far Filed Their Reports With
the Commissioners

So Far Filed Their Reports With
the Commissioners.
The banks and savings societies of San
Francisco and the State at large are slowly
filing their reports with the Bank Com
missioners. These reports show the condi-
ton of the banks on the morning of June
II, 1895. So far about seventy-five OF the
2S3 banks in California, including National
banks, have filed statements with the
Commissioners. This is the first report
under the new law the banks have made,
hence summary of the condition of few
of the local institutions will probably
prove interesting to many.
The San Francisco Savings Union shows
total resources of $26, 102, 800 SO, of which
$23, 49, 423 Oh is due depesitors. The loans
on real estate amount to $19, 294 592 03,
and on stocks and bonds 50, 734 ,932 or.
The bank owns real estate, taken for debt,
to the value of 81. 262, 139 81. Out of total
of 1000 shares 1853 shares are represented in
the directory. The loans by counties
shows San Francisco far In the lead, with
SIS, 239, 675 SO, with Alameda County next
on the list, 50, 165, 002 40.
The Humboldt Savings and Loan So
ciety reports resources of So, go, 721 81, with
loans in real estate amounting to 2,507,-
ISL SO. The amount due depositors is
So, 724, 1856 48. The society owns real estate,
taken for debt, that has a book value of
$26, I'll 81, though the market value runs
up to SAT, 900.
The London, Paris and American Bank
shows gross assets of So. 422,307 "a, its
due depositors, and $4,973, 1877 % due the
head Office in London. Loans on real
estate amount to $499, 300 while the loans
on grain reach 81 lbs, 1888.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-12
STREET SWEEPING PLANS.
Specifications Now Awaiting
the Action of the
Supervisors.
HAND LABOR rs PREFERRED.
The Machines So Dear to the Old
Regime Are Again Ready
for Use.

The specifications for cleaning and
sprinkling the public streets of San Fran
cisco have been printed and presented to
the Board of Supervisors. The Merchants
Association gave three weeks time to the
preparation and study of these specifca-
tions. The classification, the conditions
imposed, the penalties exacted, premiums
allowed, and the discrimination in favor Of
hand labor as against the machine, which
are set forth in the document, are believed
to be necessary. The specifications were
not made carelessly, but. in fact, represent
the deliberate judgment formed by the OBJ
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-12
FIRST VALLEY ROAD RAIL.
A Big Joyful Crowd Notes the
Landing of the Shining
Metal.
TWENTY MILES OF STEEL.
Two Gangs of Stevedores That Are
Not Working tremendously
Together.

Main-street wharf was crowded with
hundreds of spectators yesterday morning
when the first piece of rail for the San
Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Road
was hoisted out of the hold of the Wash
tenaw's fore hold. This now historical
piece of metal which has come over 16, 900
miles by water to fulfill an important mis-
sion on land was rolled into its present
form in Pittsburg, and is 30 feet long and
weighs $50 pounds. This rail with its 1887
brothers will make 1890 yards of track, or
little over twenty miles. In few months
these 2135 tons of steel will CLEAN quite
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-12
DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORTS.
A New Refrigerator-Car Service to Carry
Butter and Cheese to Montana
and Utah.

The Southern Pacific Company is organ
izing refrigerator-car service from Cali
fornia to Ogden and various points in Mon
tana for the purpose of placing California
dairy products in new markets. 1t is pro-
posed to carry butter, eggs, cheese, etc., to
Utah and Montana once a week in less
than carload lots. The railroad company
will furnish the ice for freezing the freight.
Previous to this year California imported
dairy products from the East and from
Western and some Pacific Coast States
Now, however, this State is an exporter of
cheese, butter and eggs. Recently carloads
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-12
FERRIS ARSON CASE.
The Preliminary Examination c.
menced Before Judge Low.

The Preliminary Examination Com.
menced Before Judge Low.
The preliminary examination of Joseph
Ferris, charged with setting fire to his
fruitstore, 217 Scott street, last Friday
morning, was commenced before Judge
Low yesterday.
Fire Marshal Towe, in his testimony
stated that the store was saturated with
coal oil. When he spoke to Ferris the latter
kept his right hand in his pocket. When
compelled to show his hand it was covered
with coal oil and so was the sleeve of his
coat. The building and stock were also, in
Towe's opinion, considerably overinsured
Hugh keenan,, a boy 8 years of age, testi
fed to having seen Ferris enter the store
shortly before the fire broke out.
The examination will be continued to-
dav
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-12
j. j. Ford Unknown.

Yesterday Coroner Hawkins received a letter,
upon the envelope of which was several
ranked stamps, in which the writer notified
that official that he intended to commit sui
eide by jumping into the bay. He signed the
name oil ]. j. Ford, giving the number of his
residence as 31S Capp street, and spoke of his
extreme poverty and the wretched condition
OF his wife and child.
Inquiry at the address given failed to elicit
any information regarding the man. The
premises are occupied by a family named
Schaffer, to whom the name of Ford is un-
known
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-12
Time on Overland Trains.

A change in the time of the westbound
Southern overland passenger-train has been
decided on and it will go into effect next week.
BY the alteration the train coming from the
East via Ell Paso to San Francisco will make a
better run from the south to this City than
formerly. The hour of leaving Ell Paso will be
changed also, and instead of arriving at :45
P. M, as at present, the overland will reach
here at4 AS. AS the time of starting will be
delayed an hour, this means a saving of two
hours on the cars-a no inconsiderable matter
now that the transcontinentaI trains are run
ming at nearly the top rate of speed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-12
RECEIPTS AT THE MINT.
Two Tons of Gold Bullion Transferred
From the Banks.

Two Tons of Gold Bullion Transferred
From the Banks.
On Tuesday the United States Mint re.
ceived 1900 ounces, or about three tons, Of
gold bullion, most of which had accumu.
lated in the San Francisco banks since the
Mint was closed, June Is, for the annual
settlement.
AS a ton of gold bullion is the equiva.
lent of 81, 500 900, the amount received on
that day involved much labor on the part
of the employees.
J. Farley Wilder and II. W. Van Sender
who were present at the Mint settlement
were guests of some of the City officials
and invited guests in trip around the bay
on the tug Fearless.
The Mint will be open to visitors on
Monday
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-12
A Collector Fined.

P. L. Phillips, collector, appeared in Judge
Lows court yesterday to answer to a charge of
disturbing the peace. The complaining witness
was Mrs. Annie Derkenkoff, 6l875 Greenwich
street. She testified that Phillips called at her
house to collect bill due to physician. She
the physician had not treated her properly
and told the collector so. He was persistent
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-12
Alameda Drugs.

The secretary of the Manufacturers and
Producers Association recently learned that in
the proposals for bids for the furnishing Of
drugs ana supplies for the Alameda County
Infirmary many articles of Eastern and foreign
manufacture were specified. The secretary
yesterday sent to the superintendent request
that the proposals be so altered as to admit
bids from California manufacturers of the
same class of goods.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-12
Defaulting Bookkeeper.

Portland E. Punt, manager for DR.. Sweany,
appeared in Judge Conlan's court yesterday
and swore to a warrant for the arrest of Samuel
T. ellis, the doctors bookkeeper. on charge
of grand larceny. He stated that on Wednes.
every one was away and managed to get the
combination of the safe. He opened the safe
and stole $3.50 and then absconded by the
night train for the East. The police have wired
description of him to points along the rail-
ways.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-12
On His Vacation.

Judge Joachimsen has started south on his
summer vacation. He will spend some time In
and about Catalina Island and surrounding
country. The Judges many friends expect to
see him returning fully reeuperated in health
and with renewed vigor for the performance OF
his arduous duties in the Police Court.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-12

were sent as far east as New York. Such
a decided change has influenced the rail-
road people to encourage expectation, and
this new service will be the first attempt to
distribute dairy products in less than car
load lots west of the Missouri River.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-12

and she shut the door in his face. Then he
kicked in the door and called her vile names.
The Judge fined Phillips $40, with the alterna-
tive of ten days in Jail.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-12

FURNITURE moved, stored, packed and
shipped at low rates by Morton Special De-
livery, 81 Geary street and 400 Taylor streets
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-12

hour or more was spent in an inspection
of the beautiful vessel. Later the tug was
sent around the bay, giving all chance to
view the beauties of the prettiest harbor in
the world.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-12

THERE IS an article on the market seldom
equaled and never exeeiled-Jesse Moore Whis-
KY Moore, Hunt Geo. guarantee its purify
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-12

ADJUSTMENTS.
COLUMBIA THEATER-t'The Senator"
TIvoLI OPERA-HoUsE-"Tar and Tartar"
CALIFORNIA THEATER-'1The Old Homestead"
MoRosCo's OPERA-HoUsE-'Th Prodigal Daugh-
ter"
ORPHEUM-Array of Novelties
ALCAzAR THEATER.-"Ha
BAY DISTRICT TRACK.-Races.
STATE BOARD OF TRADE ExHIBIT.-575 Market
street, below Second. Open daily. Admission free.
PICNICS AND EXCURSIONS.
FAMILY EXCURSION TO SANTA CRTz-Saturday,
July Is,
FRENCH NATIONAL CELEBRATION. Sunday,
July IA, at Shell Mound Park.
Ell CAMPo-Sunday, July l4-Music, Dancing
Boating etc.
AUCTION SALES.
BY INDIANA AUCTION Co.-Friday, July Il
Furniture at 639 Minna street, at IL O'Clock.
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AUCTION SALES.

BY INDIANA AUCTION Co-Friday July p
Furniture at 633 Minna street, at IL O'Clock
Bridgeton pioneer., 1895-07-11
Got Ono Nan.

Saturday night Constable Carney Of
Salem, and Constable Lore of this city,
arrested couple Of colored men from
Springtown. One was discharged from
custody Monday morning and the other, q
man named Nichols, was taken to Salem.
The latter one is one of the three colored
highwaymen charged with holding up
Richard Mcpherson, jeweler and silver
ware peddler, in a lonely elump ofwoods
near Jericho ON Wednesday, and robbing
him of $3.50 worth of goods and Sl0 in
cash. Mcpherson was on his way to this
city to spend the Fourth with his family
Bridgeton pioneer., 1895-07-11

One of the great days of the Seaville
Camp, will be Epworth League Day,
July 18th. Great preparations are being
made, and fine program has been ar
ranged. 1t is desired, that this be a grand
rally of all Epworthians through South
ern Jersey. Seaville is most delightful
resort, lovely shade trees, make it Sc
-questered spot and those who come to
worship in the grove, Gods first temple
are happy all the day long. 0, come
then, and mingle your hearts and voices
in gladness and praise.
The program for the day is as follows:
Sunrise meeting led by Rev. r.. M.
Naples, of Seaville.
Address of Welcome, Rev. J. Price,
President of Camp Association.
Response, Prof. VIM. MacGeorge, of
Vineland, President of Bridgeton Dis
trict Epworth League.
Department Conferences.
Spiritual Work, Rev. Geo. B. Wight,
d. D., of Millville
Marcy and Help, Rev. B. G. Lippincott,
d. D., of Vineland.
Literary Work, DR.. |. M. Downs, Cape
May Court House.
Social Work, Rev. H. S. Gascoyne, OF
Goshen.
Correspondence, Mrs. NJ. w. Hubbard,
of Vineland.
Finance, Rev. Eli Clifford, Cape May
City.
Procession, Junior League, Reports, ,etc.
Address, ''The Junior Work. Mr.. S.
H. Thompson, of Camden, Superintend-
ent State Junior League.
Address, "The Epworth League-A
Composite View," by H. J. Teeley, Of
Wenonah Presbyterian New Jersey Con-
ference League.
Conservation service, led by Mr.. F. A
Demaris, of Millville.
Service of song, led by Dr.. H. L. Gil
mour.
Sermon, Rev. VIM. G. Meyer, of Cam
den.
Grand testimony service conducted by
Rev. G. Z. Poolton, of Millville.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1895-07-11
CAMP MEETING.
Young Peoples Meeting at Ocean City

Young Peoples Meeting at Ocean City.
There will be Young Peoples Camp
Meeting at Oceon City this summer, to
begin August 18th, and to continue for
four days. The Association is having q
very handsome Young Peoples Temple
erected ON the camp ground, which will
be dedicated some time during the camp
meeting.
Rev. Thomas Harrison, the renowned
evangelist, so well known here, will be
present and conduct the revival services.
Arrangements are being made TO board
young folks in good old camp meeting
style at S. per week.
The regular Ocean City Camp Meeting
will begin August goth, and continue ten
DAYS.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1895-07-11
THIRD ANNIVERSARY.

Irving Avenue Presbyterian SUNDAY school.
Three years ago Sunday, twenty-eight
faithful, earnest, Jealous Christians, met
in the now deserted canning factory on
Irving avenue, and held Sunday School
sereices. On Sunday in the handsome
new Irving avenue church, one hundred
and thirty persons were present to COM
memorate the event, which was cele-
brated with special services.
From that little band of a few more
than score of Christians-the organiza-
ton has grown and prospered, and the
big new church, the regular appointed
pastor, the large congregation, all repre-
sent the first efforts of the organizers of
the Sunday School.
On Sunday afternoon the choir sang
several glorious anthems, Rev. H. H.
Beadle made an address teeming with
beautiful thought, and words of congratu-
lation and encouragement. George Cake
presented a historical paper ofthe organi-
zation, showing the rapid healthy growth
of the organization, its accomplishments
and endeavors. The infant classes sang
several selections, and addresses were
made by Jos. Jaggers, William Westcott
iona. Fithian and the pastor, Rev. Albert
Read.
The Sunday school and church is con-
tinuing to prosper, and ere three more
years have passed, will be one of the
most fiourishing organizations in this
city
Bridgeton pioneer., 1895-07-11

which were started here four years ago
as cooperative factory, the citizens of
Salem donating Sl500 toward the enter
prise, held its annual meeting to-day.
Robert Torrens, Thomas Cunningham,
Joseph Westcott, George Burkhart, El
mer Shoemaker and Horace Shoemaker,
were elected the executive committee,
the latter three, who own a majority of
the stock, being subsequently eletced
respectively, president, secretary and
treasurer. The works have been idle the
past year and the majority Of the stock
holders say there is too much ware on
hand to warrant resumption until after
the first of the year.