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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-06

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When she was Child, ~ cisd for Caa0iA
WHEN she became Mis, she chung 10 C.a0iA
When she had Chlidren. she ssvetbesa c.aorA.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
HIS ACCOUNT IS CLOSED
John II. Turney, an Esteemed
Pioneer, Passes Away at
SauSalito.
His Career Was Cbequered and
Marked Throughout by Perfect In.
tegrity and Fidelity.

There died in Sausallto yesterday John
II. Turney, one of the prominent pioneer
residents of San Francisco and life men,
ber and ex-treasurer of the association.
He had been in failing health for many
months, and bis demise is attributed to
old age.
From a biographical sketch furnished by
Henry B. Livingston, historiographer of
the Society of California Pioneers, the SUBJ
joined extracts are culled:
John Hilton Turney was born in the city of
New York in October, 1916, and at the time of
his decease had attained the ripe age of nearly
80 years. His father, James Turney, carried
on Tor many years an extensive publishing
establishment on Nassau street, and IT may be
stated in this connection that ne first issued
in America the complete works of Charles
Dickens. He was also co-inventor with a Mr.
Rust OF the Washington press, the patent for
which was subsequently sold to the famous
Hoe"
The son. John, in childhood attended the
Taper School, on Orchard street, and COM
pleted his scholastic education in the New
York High School At 16 years of age he en-
tered his fathers employ, remaining with him
Office of teller in the National Bank the emf
nent Albert Gallatin at that time being presi-
dent of the institution
In company with A. w. Won Schmidt h P
Barber, William c. Kibbe, Dr. Behrene, Will
liam Ford, Josiah Lecount, William Thompson
and Mossrs- Young, Fairchild and Harris he
chartered the schooner Fanny shortly after the
news of the discovery of gold reached the
great metropolis. They stocked the craft with
canned fruits vegetables ETC., and sailed
February z, 1S49, for Vera Cruz. From the
latter port the party crossed Mexico to MAJ
atlan where they remained one week, leaving
on another vessel bearing the same name as
that on which they voyaged from New York to
Vera Cruz-a singular coincidence.
The schooner sailed from Mazatlan April "a
and entered the Golden Gate May "a Mr.
Turney went up to Smiths Bar on the north
fork OF the American River and with six COM
panions mined there for two months. Return
ing TO San Francisco he made his home for one
month with Rodman NJ Price, ex-purser of the
United States frigate Savannah, and afterw ard
Governor OF New Jersey. For brief period
the enterprising argonaut engaged in general
merchandising, having for his partner F.
Salmon. lie returned TO New York in October,
1S49, and re-entered the National Bank as
teller, and soon afterward occupied the same
position in the Metropolitan Bank
On coming out again 10 California he be-
came associated with the banking house OF
Burgoyne Co., where he was EMPLOYED for
ten years and half.
For some three months he held situation
in the bank OF Page, Bacon e. Co, and then re-
turned TO the Burgoyne bank, where he STAYED
until the business was closed out He took an
other tip 20 the mines and purchased gold dust.
and again returning to San Francisco became
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23

connected with the banking house of Tallant &
Wilde as teller. With this firm he labored
zealously for seven years.
When the bank of Donohoe, Kelly & Co was
founded Mr.. Turney once more resumed his
favorite ayocation, taking the teller's counter
and acting as their financial employe during
the ensuing two and a half years.
In November, 1867 he made a second jour
ney 10 the Atlantic States, returning hither in
February of the following year.
The subject of this brief biographical ske tch
was one ofthe passengers shipwrecked seventy
miles below Acapulco on the steamer North
America, Captain Blethen master in March,
1870. There were no fewer than 100 souls
aboard, but providentially not life was lost.
The night was light, sea smooth and sandy
beach instead of rock-bound coast
The deceased took lively interest in pro-
noting the welfare and advancing the pros
perity of the picturesque suburban village OF
Sausaito, and may justly be regarded as one
OF the founders of that settlement
He also exhibited his attachment to that
locality by building there for the permanent
residence of himself and family beautiful
homestead, which he occupied for many years
prior 10 his demise.
Throughout his more than two score years of
life in San Francisco Mr.. Turney held almost
uninterruptedly positions OF grave trust and
responsibility. As teller of a number of the
wealthiest and most powerful financial insti-
tutions on the coast he received and disbursed
millions OF money, and from first to last neither
flaw nor slightest discrepancy ever blurred
his unsullied record. His business Qualifca-
tions were only equaled by his answering in
tegrity, and these indispensable requisites
were fully Endorsed by the banks and recog-
niZed on the marts of trade.
In social life the deceased was popular and
affable gentleman, courteous in demeanor and
an entertaining conversationalist man of
culture, refinement and literary tastes his
companionship was greatly enjoyed by all with
whom he was in timately associated.
John II. Turney was married in San Fran
cisco November 9, 1869, TO Miss Clara Eiize
Venard, daughter of G. Venard. She survives
him, as does also their son, o. W. Turney who
is life member of the Society of California
Pioneers.
In another column of this issue Will be found
notice OF time OF the funeral of the lamented
pioneer, which will be attended from Pioneer
Hall in this City,
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.
Hawaiian Islands the Best Pa
tron of the Port of San
Francisco.
Trade With Central AMI South Amer.
ica and China Is Rapidly on
the Increase.

Several days ago Collector Wise for.
warded to the Department at Washington
a general report for the fiscal year ending
June 80. 1t was shown by the report that
the duty collected approached the five and
a half million mark, and that the imports
and exports were considerably in excess of
those of 1895.
From an itemized report sent to the de-
partment few DAYS ago the actual local
trade with certain foreign countries is OBJ
tained. The imports by mo nths, with the
countries named, is given below:
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1t will be seen that the Hawaiian Islands
furnished the largest amount of revenue,
China following, though over $1,000 600
shy of the little island republic. From
Mexico came coffee and silver bullion and
from the Central American States coffee
and lines. The wreck of the Colombia, it
NAV be remarked incidentally, has caused
lines to advance fully so per cent.
China sent over raw silk and rice and
Hawaii sugar. Chile found the local port
good market for nitrate of silver The
exports to these same countries were as
follows:
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23

1t will be noticed that Hawaii is the
best patron of the port of San Francisco,
China being clcs. second. The first
named country fl DIS need of American
butter, cheese and sugar, while the latter
buys principally -four. Mexico confines
her purchases TO cotton and quicksilver,
other southern countries buying only
nour. Inc most noticeable Improvement
during the year was the trade with China.
Imports decreased materially, while ex-
ports showed corresponding apprecia-
lion
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New Corporation. .

The California Power ana Exploration Com
pany was yesterday incorporated by c. w.
Willard, p. J. Muller, r. T. Harding H. I.
Atkinson and A. H. Winn. The capital stock
is 100000. Of which $25, 900 is paid up.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23


DRo PoSALS FOR SUBSISTENCE SUP
i plies.-Office of Purchasing Commissary, No. 80
New Montgomery street. san Francisco Cal, July
%, 1896 sealed proposals Gin duPlicate). subject
the usual conditions will be received at this Of
flee until IL O'Clock A. NJ, on SATURDAY. Au-
gust J. 1896, at which time and place they will be
opened in the presence of bidders, for furnishing
and delivery Of the following named subsistence
supplies:
Bacon, hard bread. baking powder, beans, peas,
rice, tomatoes, coffee, sugar. tea syrup, vine
gar. salt, apples, apricots, chocolate gelatine,
milk, peaches, pears, peas, preserves (damson),
salmon. starch, cloves, fiavoring extracts lam,
je ly, mustard. nutmeg, olive oil. sauce CRANBERRY
and worcestershire), backing and toilet paper
Proposals will not be considered unless accom-
panied by samples of articles bid for. he Gov
ernment the right to reject any or ali pro
posals. Preference will be given to articles of 90
mestic production manufacture, conditions OF
quality and prls (incuding in the price of foreion
production or manufacture the duty theron) being
equai. Blank proposals and full INFO nation az t6
the quality OF supplies Character of packages ete
will - furnished on application this oifice hn
yelep,> containing proposals should b. marksd
proposals for Subsistence supplies to be onened
August l, 1885, and addressed to The nnder
signed CHAS. P. EAGAN Major and q :
United States Army. - -
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HELP wANTED-Contfnued.

HELP Continued.
TIRn 70 DO LIGHT GENERAL HOUSE
VI WORK: wages So 3O11 California St
LINIsHERs ON CUSTOM COATS; ALSO
j apprentices. 44l1z Natoma st.
GOOD COAl-FINIsHER ON CUSTO NJ
VI tailoring. ia Third st.
ELDERLY WOMAN; SMALL WAGES; GOOD
u home. 26 Ritch st.
YOUNG GIRL TO DO UPSTAIRS WORK
and assist with children. 1907 Cough ST.
WANTED = CBAMBERMAID, LINDELL
w House, Sixth and Howard SITS.
NEAT GIRL FOR LIGHT HoUsEwORK;
~ in family; wages SO. 1859 Webster St
~ IRL TO DO LIGHT HOUSEWORK; 8 IN
" family; wages So. sos Fiibert.
" ANTED-A COMPETENT HEAD SALES
Iaay IN corset manufactory; must nave
fine figure and strictly irst-class reference. Ad
dress c. c., box 81, this office
w TED-PUPILS TO LEARN NEGATIVE
~ retonching; terms reasonable. 131 Post st.
n ERMAN GIRL-GENERAL HOUSEWORK;
- wages, IS 10 $12 month. 52SB Natoma.
II ADDRESSING, MANICURING, BEAUTY
IL culture lessons; free TO agenss. MRS BUT
LER, 13I Post ST.
7 EARN CUTTING, FITTING AND FINISH
- ing; 81 week: patterns cut order, 25c up
Mcpowel Dressmaking School, 636 Market St
7 ADIES-FREEl FREE! LESSONS EVERY
u Tues, to 3; dresscutting. ID McAllister, r. 81.
II HA1RDRESsING, 25c AND s5c: MORNING
II and eve classes; 1Olessons,$l 30. 124S Mission.
HAIR-DKEsSING; MANICURING LESSONS.
u MISS DOYLE. lisa Powell st. and los Ninth.
Most CONVENIENT AND REsPECTABLE;
vi Winchester House, Al Third st. near Market;
200 rooms; 25c to 81 so per night; 81 so TO IS
per week: free bus and baggage to and from ferry.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
TYPEwRITERs


u BENNINGTON, S35; SMITH, $50: sTSND FOR
LIZ sample work. SCOTT 4 BANNAN ,sSSSintgmy
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
SAN FRANCISCO "cALL."


BUSINESS OFFICE of the San Francisco CALL
71o Market street, open until l2 o'clock every
night in the year
BRANCH OFFICES-b30 Montgomery street
corner Clay; open until $50 o'clock.
S3S Hayes street, open until $50 o'clock.
713 Larkin street, open until 9 80 O'clock
SW corner Sixteenth and Mission streets, epen
until O'Clock
26ls Mission street, open until o'clock.
llo Ninth street, open until 9.3O o'clock
NOTICE OF MEETINGS.
H DoRIc LODGE NO 216, F. AND =
W - M =; - M, 12l Eddy st.-Called meet N
1880 O'Clock Second degree Sojourning w
oretnren are invited, BY order OF the ". NJ.
ADOLPH KRONBERG, Sec
E SOUTH SAN FRANCIS
w. W. Lodge No. 2l2, F. and A. NJ, meets ~
THIS EVENING at $3.50 O'Clock for sec x Y
E. 6. HARE. Sec.
FS OCCIDENTAL LODGE No. 90
H~S F. and A. M.-Oficers and mem "a
bers are requested to attend the funeral of Xxx
our our deceased brother, BYRON TAYLOR of "
oregon City, THIS S(THURSDA " AFTERNOON,
at 1:5U O'Clock. BY order of w. NJ.
EDW. f. DELGER, Secretary.
# YERBA BUfeNA LODGE --SS1.a.y[---
1>S No Is. 1. o. .. F.-officers and SS@@
members are requested TO attend the @&%
meeting THIS (THURSDAY) EVEN -S~7ANH>
ING, July 23. at O'Clock. Initiation. Members
OF sister lodges are cordially invited.
VICTOR HOFFMAN, N. g.
A. D. CHESHIRE. Sec.
% FRANCO-AM MERICAN .>SN4lZzs,
w. Lodge No. 207, L o. o. +. Of STZE
ncers and members are requested to 2SS-
attend the next meeting TIL URS- >-1ThNN
DAY, July 2S, at o'clock p. NJ for initiation.
members OF sister lodge cordially invited.
R. LAvIeNE- Secretary.
" CLANNA NAN GAIDREAL ON,.
&~S AN Guailble a Cheie-San Fran n. EL7
cisco cS5 scottish Thistle Club meets THIS IE<
Thursday EVENING at Frater- ~
nifty Hall, 80 O'FarreIl st., at o'clock. The
monthly smoker follows. Participants in the
tug-of-war contest at the late games will please
attend. j. ID. COULIE Royal Chief
GEORGE W. PATERSON, Recorder.
RS THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
4>S OF the Pacific Coast Dredging and Reclama-
ton Company Will be cid at the Office of the COM
pany, 10 Steuart street, San Francisco, CAL, on
TUESDAY, the 4th day of August, 1886, at
O'Clock P. N, for the purpose of eecting board OF
trustees TO serve during the ensuing year and the
transaction of such other business as may come
NJ. ]. MADISON, Secretary.
" REBEL CORK BENEVOLENT So
1~c ciety-The committee on picnic will meet
z3, at O'Clock. to conclude arrangements for the
tenth annual picnic, which will pc held at Shell
Mound Park on Sunday, August 2; special COM
mittees are requested to attend.
2. CoRKERY, Chairman.
]. w. MAHoNEY, Secretary.
RS CHEAPEST AND BEST IN AMERICA
H-c THE WEEKLY CALL, sent to any address
in the United States or Canada year for 81 so.
hostage free.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.
SITUATIONS WANTED-FEMALE

~ BAD TENANTS ELECTED FOR S.
Collection Co.. 415 Montgv ST.. room 8. Tel 55S
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23
sPIRITUALIsM.
MRS. DIR. A. d. HOWE.

4 7ERTT1BIE QUEEN AMONG WOMEN IS
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23

A NUMBER OF GIRLS OF ALL NATION
n alities awaiting situations at MRS. HIRD'S,
72l Ellis 81
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23

COMPETENT GERMAN GIRL DESIRES
" situation as cham BERN aid and seamstress or as
governess; best reference. MISS CULLEN, 1923
St
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23

WANTED-w OMEN AND GIRLS TO WORK
~, w on fruit Apply Immediately, CALIFORNIA
CANNERIES CO., Brannsn St., between Third
and Fourth.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23

~ r. HANSEN d CO, no GEARY ST.,
". furnish the best family and hotel help. Call
at office, phone mail us your orGers: prompt at
tention guaranteed; telephone Grant 1876.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23

| T Asst WEEK OF CLEARANCE SALE OF
II boots and shoes; will be sold at any price. 63S
Market St, opposite Palace Hotel.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23

CUCCESS ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED.
y Failure unknown. PROFESSOR NJ. L. CAR
NELLIE, the prince of clairYoyants, will give ad-
vice business speculations, insurance. love,
courtship marriage and divorces; settles lovers
quarres, reunites the separated and causes a
happy marriage with the one OF your choice; ne
locates mines and hidden treasures, tells OF your
friends and enemies, removes evil influences.
cures bad habits, gives advice on lawsuits and
everything relating 10 the future; thousands of
families long separated reunited by his efforts;
thousands of hearts made glad through his predic-
tions; send stamp for circular 220 Eddy ST
Hours from TO 9 daily and Sundays.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23

| q IRL TO ASSIST IN HoUsEwoRK AND
- heip take care of baby. Call bet and IL A. M.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-23

NINE. TRUE, CELEBRATED GYPSY, UN-
NJ precedented success in New York City, great
est card reader the coast gives infallible love-
charms all; hours 10 TO 8. Rooms 44-45, 306
Stockton St. elevator
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-11-02

a field he was fired upon by Adams,
who was hidden in a clump Of trees
and underbrush, and instantly killed.
At his trial for the murder Adams was
acquitted. ~
Shortly after this he began circulat-S
ing strange stories Of his persecution
by the spirit of the man he had muir
dered.
On one occasion, he said, as he was
riding along the road near the locality
Of the killing, he was struck heavy
blow on the back of the head, which
nearly felled him from his horse.
When he looked around to find who in
fiicted the blow he was Mortified to see
Jim Ross disappear in the bushes by
the roadside AT another time. as he
was returning to his home from Broad
head after night, he was startled to
feel heavy body mount behind him.
This was followed by pair of strong
arms encircling him far too closely for
comfort. In vain did he look for his
companion. Though he felt the tight
ening grasp and distinctly heard a.
heavy breathing close to his ear there
was nothing to be seen. ..-a -
When near the scene of the murder
he was struck sharply in the face by his
unseen prosecutor, who seemed to i'm
mediately roll from the horse and take
to the bushes. .y,
These and many more tales of a like
character he told, and whether his per-
secution had its origin in a deeply smit-
ten conscience or was a reality, 1t was
all the same to him. He firmly be-
lieved in it, as did many others.
Adams finally removed to Garrard
county. He gave a dance at his home
one night, during which a general fight
occurred and he was fatally stabbed
by unknown parties.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-11-02
SAIN Paul.
.h.A4H soeEAL NEWS.

Last Thursday a pretty birthday party was
given at the home of o. M. Ful1ington, 81.
Prospect terrace, in honor OF his mother,
Ssffin:s whose bfffSdsy % occurred M on a. Friday.
and the two families combined in the fes-
tfvftIes F9fe mouse was gorgeously trimmed
with maiden hair ferns and smilax, and all
the appointments were arranged with great
taste. Refreshments were served. and at
each plate wasea souvenir vase filled with cut
roses, and o card with a suitable quotation
and an acrostSe spelling out the name OF Full
lngton. It was most pleasant occasion
which will besiong~ remembered by fortunate
guests 1t was l. complete surprise to Mrs.
FallerteR doubt one of the pleas
Rntest surprises of her life. The invited
guests were Mesdames F. B. Doran, Wood
bury, F. Tostevin, D. Smith, j. A. Strong, H.
p Wilbur, of Minneapolis R. Barnett, E.
Hanson, s. V. Avery, A. Tuttle, +. Morgan,
C. McKray, Misses Tostevin. Rich, Wood
bury and Ringland.
The entertainment given under the aus
pices of the Primrose club promises to be
very enjoyable affair. The following will
give musical and literary selections: The
haupt, BerSee, Hare; Messrs. Dougherty,
Borsch. Bolton, Bersee, Flint and others,
after which dancing will be in order, to
music by BToSe'S orchestra.
The Central Social club will give it's first
dance of this season in Oxford hall, Tenth
and st. Peter streets, Wednesday. Arrange
ments areebeiRg made for an ENJOYABLE time
The following officers have been elected for
the season: A. E. Loewe, president; H. H.
Moeller, secretary; H. JACKIE. treasurer.
Industrial meeting of Acker Relief Corps
No. will be held with Mrs. Dr. Ray, No.
81 North Washington street, Thursday. La
dies are urged to turn out as it is business
of importance.
Acker Relief Corps No. gave a very
pleasant soeiabie last Friday evening at the
home of Mrs. Thompson, 426 South Wabasha
street. at which a very fine quilt was raf-
fed off, the winner being Mr.. Beebe.
The Newport Dancing club has completed
arrangements for it's second social hop,
which will be held in Temple hall, Eighth
and Wabasha. Wednesday evening Nov. Is.
Minnehaha Social club gives its first party
of the season Wednesday evening in the
new club rooms, 165 Como avenue.
The Wachepe club will give its first re-
ception and hop in the Elks' new hall,
Lowry arcade, Friday evening.
The X-10-U-S league will give its first
annual ball at Assembly hall, Third and
Wabasha, this evening.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-11-02
THEIR LIVES
Spent In the Service of This Once
Great Business House.

New York Wcr.d.
In the crash of such vast commercial
failure as the house of Hilton Hughes & Co.
the hand Of fortune falls heaviest on the men
and women who have spent the best years
of their lives in it's service. and who are too
old to begin life over again.
The fall of the house raised by the genius
OF A. T. Stewart meant the loss of millions
to the Hfltons, but they will never feel the
pinch Of want as will hundreds of their faith
full employees.
The assignment was a bitter blow to 900
employees. OF that number 900 were men and
400 women. More than half of the men had
families to support.
glance at the following names, taken at
random, gives a fair idea of the length of
service of some of them:
Moe Levin, driver, AZ years; Jim O'Mara
driver, 38 years; Patrick O'Connor, watchman.
30 years; Mrs. Mary Ann Salmon, carpet
sewer, "a years; Mrs. CondGn, cleaner, 28
years; Mrs. Harter, cleaner, 26 years; Timothy
Tobey, watchman, 25 years; j. Montgomery
packing department, 25 years; Smith, ele-
yator, 19 years; john Dempsey, 25 years;
Peter McCauley, waste paper room, 20 years;
David Andrews, shipping clerk, 35 years;
Charles Hayes, bookkeeper, Is years; Mike
Graham, porter, Is years.
Many of the above meI and women have
put away enough for the proverbial "rainy
day. to be comfortable fer a good many
years. if not for the rest OF their lives
Moe Levin, who has driven wagon for
AZ years. saved the $11 900 that A T. Stewart
bequeathed him on his death, with a substan-
ual addition saved from his wages.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-11-02
atF -lnrf +fA 50 flf+fsr flNft-' At
COOLER AND WETTER.
How 1896 Differed From the Us
HnI.


Local Observer Lyons review Of the
weather, as registered at the United
S ates weather bureau office at St
Paul, shows that last month was about
2 degrees cCCler than normal" or av-
erage, and it was decidedly wetter than
normal: in other respects there was
nothing unusual, there being about the
average number of clear, fair and
cloudy days, and moderate wind
movement.
The mean temperature Of last month
was 455 degrees; the October average
for the past, twenty-six years is AZ
degrees; highest and lowest, rs degrees
and Il degrees, registered respectively
ca the 18th and 21st; there were ten
days on which temperature fell below
freezing (32 degrees).
The total precipitation-rain and
melted snew-7was $50 inches; the Oc-
tober normal Is 1.50 inches, hence an
excess of 1.80; it is worthy of note also,
that there is an excess of 3.S4 inches
since the first Of the year There were
but three Octobers since 1870 that had
more precipitation than the one in
question, and they were those of 1871,
1881 and 1894, the last named was the
wetteSt one on record, it had 44O
inches; that Of 1889 takes precedence
for dryness; it had only 0.06 of an inch.
The average cloudiness Of the month
v GlS o.O OIl a. SCdlG U TO III,
representing, a. cloudleSSt sky and '10'
an entirely cloudy enc.
There were u clear, fair and 12
cloudy days, and 9 days on which DOL
of an inch or more Of precipitation
fell; snow of a measurable amount fell
for the first time of the fall season, on
the 31st, but it. melted nearly as fast
as it fell; unmelted it would be O.S of
an inch in depth over the surface of
the ground.
The total wind movement in miles
was 5,034; the highest velocity was at
tanned on the 9th, when it blew for
five minutes only, at rate of 26 miles
an hour from southeast.
The stage Of water in the Mississippi
river, CT rather the gauge reading, av.
eraged 2.14feetsr there were no fluctua-
tions Of consequence, the lowest being
Is on the 9Th and 9th. and the highest
2.5 on the 31st; that is, a much better
stage than the October record for sew
eral years back.