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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
coLUsA HAS Il GRIEVANCE.
Charges Preferred against a Recently
Appointed Postmaster.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. Son De-
cember Is c. S. CalIan was appointed Post
master at Williams, Colusa County, Cal.
The citizens of that town and vicinity
have now preferred charges against him
and want him removed. They are writing
letters charging Callan with inebriety and
immortality. One letter received by Rep
resentative Hilborn charges him with being
grossly immoral.
Senator White and Representative Hill
born have received kilograms asking that
an Inspector of the Postotice Department
be sent there. 1t has not yet been decided
to comply with this request, although an
investigation of some kind will possibly be
held.
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AIRING THE MONITORS.
Preparations for San Fraacisco's De-
femse Are Bein4 flushed.

VALLEJO, CAL. Jan. s.-The Navy De-
partment is evidently becoming alive to
the necessity of, as far as possible, en-
aiding San Francisco to withstand attack
from foreign invaders. The monitor Co.
manche is at present alongside the quay
wall at the yard here, being made ready
for bay trial. She is OF 1875 tons. capa-
bic of five to seven knots speed, is in prac-
teal sea readiness and mounts two fifteen
inch smoothbor in a single turret.
Telegraphic orders were received at the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
Champions the Veterans.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Jan. s.-Repre-
sentative Picker (R.) of South Dakota,
chairman OF the Committee on Invalid
Tensions, to-day introduced into the
House bill to prevent discontlnuance OF
pensions, to restore pensions discontinued,
to establish a uniform rate of pensions,
ana to facilitate the allowance of pensions
IN the matters of proof.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
Delping for Entombed Aftn.r,.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, Jan. s.
The rescue gangs at the Anna Lee mine at
Victor have been working hard since Sat-
urdey. but no bodies have yet been recoy-
cred. The air in the shaft is very fouI
owing to the decomposition OF the buried
bodies, and the shifts have to be changed
every fifteen minutes. 1t is expected that
the first of the eight bodies will be reached
within the next TWO hours.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
MEN FOR THE NAVY.
One thousand to Be Added at Once By
Act of Congress.

One thousand to Be Added at Once By
Act of Congress.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. s.-A very
important bill, urged by the Secretary Of
the Navy, was favorably reported from the
Senate Committee on Naval Affairs to-day.
1t authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to
add 1000 additional men for the use of the
regular navy, this being the lowest esti-
mate of the number needed for the new
ships that have been placed in commits
sion.
The bill also gives the Secretary author
ity in any emergency that may arise to en-
list the services OF the National militia of
the several States for manning the auxil-
larry cruisers, and if this should not be
sufficient to enlist as many more as may
be sufficient for the purpose.
The bill carries an approximation of
sos, 900 for 1000 men added to the regular
navy.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
Vfrninta Populi,t Nontnees.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Jan. Sat the
State Populist convention held here Judge
A. A. Gunby of Monroe was nominated for
Governor and A. Z. Booth of New Orleans
for observation-disclosures. 1t is believed
that some dicker will be made with the
regular Republican convention whereby
the latter Will indorse the Populist ticket.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
MEDICAL Co1LEGEs oUT1AWED.

Diplomas of Three Missouri Institutions
Cancelled.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. S.-The State
Board of Health, in session at St. Louis,
Monday outlawed three Kansas City med
zeal colleges. as follows: The University
Medical, the Woman's Medical and the
Homeopathic Medical. Notice of this
action was made public to-day by Secre-
tary King.
The board has absolute power in all
cine in the State, and if a college is de-
clared not to be in good standing the
diploma issued by it is void.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
Revenue CATERS for 1nts Coast.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. s.-Cullom
to-day introduced bill providing for the
construction and equipment of two steam
revenue cutters of the first class for service
on the Pacific Coast, the cost not to ex-
coed $40O 600.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
WILL STRIKE AGAIN.
Philadelphia Streetcnr Men Reody To-
5notHer H0L6o2,t

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Jan. s.-To-
night the possibility of another strike
among the motormen and conductors has
become a probability. General Manager
Beetem to-day refused to treat with the
committee Of the Amalgamated Associa-
ton of Street Railway Employees in regard
TO reinstating 151 of the old employees. A
meeting of all the divisions of the associa-
tion will be held tomorrow night.
President Mahon and the other officials
OF the association admit that the situa-
ton is now more serious than it has been
since the first strike of the men, three
weeks ago.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09

Second-class clothiers and high. price tai.
Iors have had big falling off the ten
dency of trade is towards the golden mid
die way-which is spelt R-o-o-s Bros.
We promise to make the falling off big
ger in '96; and it shall include that half
and-half-the cheap tailor.
Fine Blue Kersey Overcoat or Black Cheviot
Ulster, $12-something first-class and genteel
Mems heavy ATWOOD Pants, $3.50.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
An Effort to Agree Upon Action on the
Tariff BIZ.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 8.-The ses-
sion OF the Senate to-day occupied less than
an hour, the rest of the afternoon being
given to the Senators to agree upon line
OF action on the House tariff bill. When
Sherman made the motion to ad journ he
gave hint as to the purpose he had in
that an early adjournment would expe-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
RECRUITING IN AMERICA.
Officers Are being Secured to Drill The
CttGdn Army.

Cuban Army.
WILKESBARRE, Pa, Jan. S.-Cuban
agents from New York in the interest of
the revolutionary cause in Cuba are in the
city, endeavoring to secure officers from
the Ninth Regiment to drill their soldiers
in Cuba. Lieutenant Jabez Phillips has
been offered 800 a month and free trans
portation, but he, like others, refused the
offer. 1t IS learned that two officers from
Scranton and five from Binghamton have
accepted the position and viii leave for
Cuba some time this week to become in
sJructorS III the insurgent army.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
Trin Of tha A,innenpoLis.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. S.-The
Navy Department has been informed that
the cruiser Minneapolis left Alexandretta
for Smyrna, Syria, on the 9Th inst.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
SHORT SESSION IN TIE HOUSE.
Jackson Day Observed by Members of the
Lotger Chamber

LotUer Chamber.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. s.-The
House celebrated the anniversary of the
battle of New Orleans, known as Jackson
day, by remaining in session but forty
minutes. Half of that time was occupied
in the reading of the journal.
In the remaining twenty minutes rou-
tine matters were considered, and a Joint
resolution offered by Spaulding (R.) of
Michigan was read and referred to the
Committee on Foreign Affairs looking to
the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09

both cases the United States appealed.
For the Government Assistant Attorney
General Conrad appeared and for the rail-
way company Thomas Hart Jr.
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CUT OFF HIS HAND.
Kansas Robbers FearfttIly Mutilate a
Mo1t IN His Osc,s Home.

HOLLAND, KANs.. Jan. s.-Unknown
men called at the home of Ed WEIGH last
night, plindfolded him, threw him upon
the floor, cut off his left hand with an ak
and robbed him. The community was
aroused by the outrage, and bloodhounds
were put on the trail of the assaiIants, who
took away the severed hand.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-09
COMPETITION DESIRED.

lie adjournment was until tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-13
WATCHING THEIR SAFES.
Business Men Receive Warnings
From the Police De-
partment.
Lights to B P aced About Strong
Boxes So That Patrolmen Can
See Them Readily.

Chief of Police Crowley does not intend
to be caught mapping this winter with
an epidemic of safe-cracking on his hands.
In former years the thieves who make
their living by this line of crimin al in
dustry have reaped rich harvest, and
many wrecked strong boxes have testified
to their prowess. Usually they have made
their hauls and escaped before being de-
tected. though in number of eases clever
detective work has rounded them up and
landed them in prison.
Whether or not the Chief has received
an animation of an intended visit from
the safe breakers is not known, but he has
issued orders that show that he intends to
be on the alert.
Patrolmen in the downtown districts
have been instructed to call on business
men who have safes and request them to
take extra precautions to assist the police
in their night vigils. Where safes are
within view OF the doors or windows oi
the stores the owners are requested to
have gas jets burning brightly all night,
and if no gas is handy other lights are
asked.
Where safes are IN offices and cannot be
readily seen, lights are to be so placed
that the place OF ingress is plainly visible.
Patrolmen have also been cautioned to
keep sharp lookout while on their beats
and scrutinize the interior OF stores
thoroughly, wherever the facilities permit,
several times during the night. 1t is hoped
by these means to prevent repetition OF
robberies that have occurred in former
years.
Last year very few cracked safes were
reported to the police. and in most in
stances the Jobs seemed to be those OF
amat urs in the business. In 1894 how
ever, the mum ber of strong boxes broken
into was very large, and for a. period of
several weeks burglaries or cracked safes
were of almost daily occurrence.
The thieves, traced by the ruin they left
behind them, seemed to operate in San
Francisco until the police began to be too
hot on their trail, and then to Jump to in
terror towns and rob some stores where no
precautions were taken.
When matters had quieted down in this
City they would return to do few jobs in
quick succession and then disappear again.
Their favorite mode of operation, which
showed them to be experts, was to muffie
the ombination handle and break off the
bar that operates the interior mechanism
with sIedge or hammer. Then punch
was placed against the broken end OF the
bar and few heavy blows sent the COM
bination into the safe and the doors could
be swung open. The opening of the inside
doors, if there were any, was an easy
matter.
The majority of the safes cracked were
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-13
A Momentous Controversy
Among Student Jour-
nalistS.
Reused by Paper Written by
a Junior on THE Theology
of Darwinism."
Professor How on's Students of Phil.
osophy May Yet Take Hand
in the Battle.

BERK ELEY, CAL, Dec. 12.--"Will the
Darwinian theory account for the origin
of the soul ?" is the tremendous issue of a
controversy between students that has
attracted wide attention in university
circles.
The discussion was started by the pub
lication In the students monthly maga-
zine of a paper written by A. II. Allen
'9S in his English work at college. 1t was
entitled "The Theology of Darwinism, J"
and was result of study under Professor
Syle of Wallace's "Darwinism."
Aliens paper was replied to in yester-
days issue of the magazine by a. A. Law
son, who boldly challenges the arguments
upon which the other had based the con-
ciuson that "the psychica and the ami
NAL natures OF man are so radically differ
ent in kind that they cannot be referred
to common origin"
The discussion was at once a general
topic of conversation, as was also a pro-
posal by Professor Syle that the philoso-
phical department be induced to take a
hand. Allen and Lawson are at outs on the
question of especial creation" the latter
taking the materialistic side, ascribing
Aliens psychic ''protest against tho :
notion of material origin of the soul t.
habits of thought inherited from "thss =
primitive ana poorly developed intellect
Of our superstitious an cestors."
Professor Syle is now desirous of inter-
esting some one of Professor Howison' s
| budding philosophers in the momentous
| discussion and proposes review by an
undergraduate mem ber of the Philosophi-
cal Union of the arguments of the two
champions already in the field.
Meanwhile the editor of the paper which
is the field of battle is congratulating him.
sell on having found way out OF the
difficulties encountered in securing suita-
bic literary contributions from students.
There are many who are prepared to
take a hand in the Allen-Lawson discus
sion, which has shown how easily a
subject may be found for student writer's.
1t is thought that the sensation created
by the controversy may be the means of
starting boom in college journalism at
Berkeley, which has not advanced as
enthusiasts think it should during recent
years.
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weigh nearly 375 tons. 1t will require the
services of twenty-five cars to transport,
the stone to the cemetery. The largest
single block of granite ever quarried in
that State will be used as the base stone,
and special car has been built to accom-
modate the immense block. The monu-
ment will occupy the most prominent po-
sition IN Metairie Cemetery, and with its
foundation and freight will cost $50 900.
In the rough TIE base stone measures
over fifteen feet square and Is four feet
thick. The car to carry it cost $500.
Following the base stone will be two
courses of granite, each composed of sin :
gle stone and weighing about twenty tons.
On these blocks will rest the die stone.
This feature will measure eight feet in
height by six feet in diameter, the four
sides beng paneled. At each corner Of
the diestone there will be a polished
column of granite, with Corinthian rcapi-
tails, and resting on each of these columns
will be granite statue These four figures
will cost $1,000 each; the third stone at the
base of the monument will be cut with
the word ''Moriarty" and the opposite
panel will contain the names and dates OF
the deaths of those whom it commem-
crates.
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A. TOWN IN FACT.
EIneryviIle's New Trustees Meet and
Discuss Some of Their
PIans.

OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 12.-The Trustees
recently elected of the new city of Emery
vile have received official notice from
the Secretary of State that notice of their
election has been duly FLED and that after
qualification they could enter upon their
official duties. The board held its first
meeting last night at the office of the Jud-
son Company. ]. S. Emery was the unani-
nous choice for chairman. but he de-
clined the honor and the matter of presi-
dent was deferred.
The Board of Trustees has large discre.
tionary powers in the appointment of Sub
ordinate officers, such as recorder, engi-
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A Successful Carnival.

ALAMEDA, CAL, Dec. 12.-The Carni-
val of Nations closed tonight with the
largest attendance yet seen in the armory.
The undertaking has proven successful
beyond the most extravagant expectations
of its promoters, and when the proceeds
are counted it will probably be found that
fully $500 has been received through the
ladies' efforts.
The committee in charge of the work
was headed by Mrs. William FL. Pollard
She was supported right royalty by Mrs
]. w. Hand, Mrs Bradford, Mrs. Hanley
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Nelson. Lieutenant.
Colonel de Wolf, Major L. II. CobbledicE
and Captain Weymouth aided in the
erection and planning of the booths
This afternoon was the baby contest
The vast hall was thronged and the little
tots had every attention bestowed upon
them that loving mother could desire.
A large mum ber entered for the prizes
all of which were well suited to win the
best.
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TOO MANY WIVES.
Fred Pletz Accused of Bigamy by the
Woman He First Mar
ripd.

OAKLAND, CAL. Dec. 12-Fred W.
Plerz was arrested to-day and charged
with bigamy. The complaining witness
is Mrs. Mary E. Pletz, who asserts that
she is wife No. l. She says that her suit
for divorce from Fred was referred to the
Court Commissioner several months ago
and has never been heard from since il
lodged in that officials keeping. In July.
Mrs. Pletz asserts, her husband married
Emily MacBride OF Livermore.
Pletz is man about 25 years of age and
paper hanger by trade, and absolutely
refuses 10 say word about his trouble.
The second Mrs. Pletz came to Oakland
to-day from Livermore on the first train
ana declared that she would stick by her
husband, and if necessary that Pletz will
pay the lee for his first wife to get the de-
cree entered and then marry her over
again to make the affair legal.
Mrs. Pietz No. 2 saws that her husband
thought the divorce had been granted and
the decree entered. and does not credit
him with any willful culpability.
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OF GEORGE MAY.
Another of the Early Settlers of Liver
- more Valley Joins the
Majority.


:. OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 12-George May,
father-in-law Of Supervisor Church, and
q California pioneer, died this morning at
Livermore.
2 d. The. deceased was native of Ireland,
where he was born seventy-fve years ago.
He came to California in the early SOS
and settled in Livermore valley, when it
was but sparsely inhabited. He brought
bis family with him, located on COM
Portable ranch and for forty years he has
been an important factor in upbuilding
the interior town where he died.
The deceased leaves large estate, in
'cluding q heavy bank account and $50
acres of the best land in the valley. He
leaves it all to his six daughters, share
and share alike. Tney are: Mrs. w. n.
Church of Oakland, Mrs. l. Horton; Mrs.
A. w. Feidler, Mrs. Emma Baxter, Mrs.
Lily May, Mrs. Joseph Bangs, of Liver
more, and Mrs. G. B. Mcneil of San Jose.
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AN IMPOSING NE MORAL
Daniel Moriarty Erecting the
Largest Burial Monument :
on Record.
He Is Anxious to Testify to Gratitude
and Affection in a BETTING
Mann4r.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL.
9O8 Broadly WAY Dec u {


908 Broadway, Dec. II.
Daniel Moriarty, one of the most
wealthy residents of Elmhurst, has re-
ceived plans and descriptions of what will
be, when finished. the largest and most
substantial burial monument IN the entire
country.
Before coming to Alameda County Mr..
Moriarty was a resident of New Orleans
and in that city his first wife died nine
years ago and his father also died there
thirty eight years ago. 1t is in memory of
these Relatives that he has decided to erect
the great monument.
Many years ago Daniel Moriarty, a
native of Ireland, came to New Orleans a
mere boy, and after experiencing some
hard times he was given position in a
grocery establishment kept by widow
named Mary Farrell. The lad served in
the store for several years and finally
although there was some disparity in their
ages, he married his employer. The busI-
ness then grew rapidly under the new
partnership and gradually the lady with
drew from the active management until
the firm finally became Mr.. Moriarty.
For many years they lived in perfect
contentment and happiness; the business
increased and was very profitable, but the
death of Mrs Moriarty broke up the part
nership. After her death Mr.. Moriarty,
who had accumulated a very extensive
fortune. abandoned commercial life, and
about six years ago came to this coast
Some time ago he decided to erect a
monument that would in some measure
show his esteem for his departed relatives.
/ The plans are now completed and work
| has commenced. The monument will be
constructed of Vermont granite, and will
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-13
he rs NOT DUNHAM.
Mistake Made by Deputy Marshal o
Sausalito.

Mistake Made by Deputy Marshal of
Sausalito.
Deputy Marshal. Johnson of Sausalito
arrested man there Friday night, and as
he thought he answered the description of
James C. Dunham, the murderer of the
McGlincy family in San Jose, he detained
him till yesterday afternoon and brought
him to the City. He handed him over to
Policeman Dillon of the Harbor police
and Dillon took him TO police head
quarters.
Detective bridge had look at the
man and saw at once that he was not
Dunham. As he seemed to be suffering e
from delirIum tremens Bainbridge in
strucied the policeman to take the man to
the Receiving Hospital. Last night the
man was considerably better and was able
to talk intelligently. He said his name
was Charles Coombs, and he was atone
time librarian of the Cooper Medical Col
iege. He had been drinking heavily. but
how he got to Saus alto was puzzle to
him.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-13
Marriage at an Opera-House.

ALAMEDA, CAL, Dec. 12.-Announce-
ment was made to-day of an approaching
double wedding in Linderman's Opera
House on Tuesday evening. The con-
tracing parties ara Captain George Ander-
son and Ensign Miss Driese and Ensign
Wilbert and Lieutenant Miss Leynes, all
of the Salvation Army.
The event is TO be the closing scene of a
"big go" by the army. Botn morning and
afternoon will be Civ up to council of
war. High officials and all of the officers
around the bay are expected to be present
to talk over pans, review the past and
suggest work for the new year. Brigadier
Keppel will perform the marriage cere-
mony in the evening. Captain Anderson
is commonly known as Happy George
while Ensign Wilbert is called the "Man
of Wires !"
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-13

neer, attorney and poundmaster. They
will proceea slowly in these matters until
the requirements of he young city are de-
termined. Efforts will be made TO improve
the condition of the streets and provide
system of electric lights. Watts street
will shortly be opened and extended
through to West Berkeley. This will make
it the main north and south thoroug hfare
within the limits of the new city. Special
efforts and encourage ment will be given to
manufacturing plants, and the Trustees are
very sanguine that they can carry out an
economical ana judicious plan of govern
nent,
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-13
Assisted by salvationists.

OAKLAND, CAL, Dec II, Miss Jane
Van Veever who was arrested for tram D.
ing in mems clothes, has been supplied
with garments more befitting by the Sal
vation Army women, and arrangements ts
are being made to take care of her until
some congenial situation can be found.
William Craft, the young man who was
arrested with her. and who thought she
was boy. is evidently enamored OF his
companion, and if he can get work there
may yet be a marriage.
Jumped Over the Gates.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 12-James Cal
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Alameda Notes.

Veterinary Carpenter has caught several
dairymen selling skinned milk that did moi
reach the standard as laid down by the Board
of Health.
Officer Jesse Rogers arrested five young boys
evening. Recorder st. Sure scared them
near.y to death this morning with visit
through the Jail, after which he released
them.
The free reading-room of the library closed
tonight and will not be reopened until the
new quarters are opened in the City Hall. All
the books have been removed.