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The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
TAME CATS TURNED WILD.
They Now Oyerrun Goat Island and
Kill All Small Game.

They Now Overrun Goat Island and
Kill All Small Game.
Naturalists have never been able to
definitely settle the origin of the domestic
cat. By many eminent men it has been
considered the descendant of distinctive
gentle breed that had It's origin in Egypt,
and they base their theories on the TACT
that mummies of cats have been founa IN
the most ancient tombs. Other natural
lists, equally as learned, have held that 1t
was the tanned progeny OF some species OF
the feIis tribe-most likely the wildcat that
is SO common in many parts OF this coun-
try. If return to first principles will
count for as much in mammalology as 1t
does in geology the advocates OF the latter
can prove their views by visit to Goat
Island, as that place is overrun with Wild
cats, the changed descendants of a few
common housecats.
1t has taken about twenty years to pro-
duce the wildcats of Goat Island, the de-
generative process commencing soon after
the lighthouse was established there in
1875. 1t seems that the first keepers brought
a number of cats with them, but with nm
restrained liberty the animals gradually
forsook the comforts of civilization. Goat
Island is the home of thousands of birds
and squirrels, and to this is possibly due
the temptation of the cats to forsake the
keepers fireside. At first the cats would
absent themselves for days at time, but
the kittens were born at home. In time,
however. they got over this and lived alto
gether in the underbrush. After a few
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
SURPRISE PARTIES.
Birthday Surprise Parties and a Delightfu
Domino Party.

Birthday Surprise Parties and Delightful
Domino Party.
A very pleasant domino surprise party was
rendered Mr.. and Mrs. c. De Chent, at their
residence, Is Walter street. on Saturday even
ing, March z, in honor OF their recent marriage.
The evening was pleasantly spent in dancing,
music games, etc. At IL o'clock the guests
partook of delightful supper. In the wee
hours OF the morning all parted for their
respective homes after having spent most
enjoyable evening. The following were pres
ent: Mr.. and Mrs. C. De Client Jr., Miss NJ.
Bowen, Mrs. G. Simme, Miss A. Holmes, Mrs. f.
Slebe, Miss G.. Bernhard, Misses A. and f.
Gericnten, Mrs. +. Marks, Mrs. +. Sarcander,
Misses q. and A. Schade, +. Beckle, Miss M.
Hammond, c. Bernhard and Miss III. De Client.
A most enjoyable surprise party was rendered
Miss May McTernan by number OF her friends
last Saturday evening, the 9TH inst, at her resi-
dence, 1S Hartford street. Dancing and sing
ing were followed by sumptuous supper, pre-
sided over by the Hon. Harry B. Morey, after
which games and dancing were kept up till an
early hour. Among those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. Harry B. Morey, Mr.. and Mrs: John
O'Connor, Corporal and Mrs. Harry Gleason,
Mrs. C. Barry, Miss May McTernan, Miss Alice
Goss, Miss Josie Miller, Miss Lizzie Mcdonald,
Miss Mamie Miller, Miss Lizzie Morris, Miss
Maggie Morris, Miss Tessie Goss, Miss Aggie
Miss Addie Turner, Miss Nellie Hannah, John
]. Morris, Gate F. Weller, Dave Lyons, John
OConnor, John w. Morey, Jess T. Sorenson, P.
Buckley, Charles Russell of Menlo PARK, Joe
Russell, Elmer Tenant, Will Young, Ed Can
field, James st. John, Matt Malloy, Frank Moo
nan, Frank O'Leary, Thomas McTernan and
James McTernen.
A most enjoyable birthday surprise party
was given to Miss Annie I. Lilienthal on the
9th inst. at her residence, 507 Connecticut
street, Southern Heights. Music and games
were the features of the evening, after which
supper was served. The guests departed in
the early hours in the morning. Among those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. II. Lilienthal, Mr..
and Mrs. p. w. Lange, Mrs. A. Anderson, Mrs.
McGowan, Mrs. Lindquist, Mrs. Symon. the
Misses Annie 7. Lilientnal, Lena switzer, Grace
Symon, Martha Randhahn, May Strahan, Ethel
Williams, May Patty, Mamie Sulleman, Mary
Fitzpatrick, Kate Boster, Edith Dow, Cora Dow,
Florence Nelson, Elna Anderson, Hazel Ander-
son, Pearl MCGOWAN, Hattie Smith, Edith Arm
berg, Clara Armberg, Annie Bowman, Sadie
Bowman; Messrs. Louis Scharetz, Charles Tur-
ner, John Daily, William Sandeman, James
Easdale, David Easuale, William Urmy, Hor-
ace Hatten, Oscar Hatten, John Symcn, Tom
Barry, Edward Fitzpatrick, Hugh Fitzpatrick,
George Sullemun, Otto Smith, Robert Young,
James Greig, Everett Sweeny, Roy MCGOWAN,
Martin Thorsen, William Wyman, David Sy-
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
THE RAREST OF STAMPS,
Recently Brought to Light by an
Enterprising Collector of
Louisville.
Its Value Authoritatively Placed at
$5ooo-The Only Specimen
Known.

What is authoritatively declared to be
the rarest stamp in existence has just been
brought to light in Louisville. KY, by a
collector. 1t is the only known copy of
the 10-cent Baltimore postmaster's stamp.
printed on white paper, and its value
is placed at $4,000, or just twice what
any other stamp has ever before been sold
for. The stamp is at present owned by
the C. H. Mekeel Stamp and Publishing
Company of st. Louis, which firm pur-
chased it from the gentleman who was its
fortunate finder, young man named
Duncan. The latter's story of the great
and valuable discovery is as follows:
He had secured the permission OF a
Louisville lawyer, friend of his, to look
over, his papers, and on Saturday, Febru-
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
GREAT SPECIAL OFFER.
500 Sets the Encyclopaedia Dictionary
at Introductory Prices.

500 Sets the Encyclopaedia Dictionary
at Introductory Prices.
The Pacific Coast Newspaper Syndicate
has such unbounded faith in the merits OF
the New Encyclopaedia Dictionary that it
has adopted an original, liberal and wholly
unique plan to introduce the work.
the syndicate believes, and with much
reason, that 500 sets of the dictionaries
scattered through that many cultured
homes will create widespread comment,
because of the easily apparent superiority
OF the book when compared with others
that have up to now been considered
standard.
The New Encyclopaedia IS in four large
quarto volumes of over 5000 pages, embel-
hshed with numerous explanatory Illus
trations. 1t is based on the Encyclopedia
Dictionary issued in England, which for
over seventeen years claimed the services
of a large corps of editors, literary work.
ers and specialists, among whom were
such men as Professor Huxley, Professor
Proctor and others standing equally high
In their several departments OF knowledge.
The labors of the American editors and
experts, OF whom there were large num-
Der, consisted in revisions and additions
necessary to make the dictionary thor
oughly practical and useful for Americans,
not only the scholastic and literary, but the
busily occupied man of affairs, who wants
to know quickly, concisely and accurately
about words, things and facts claiming his
notice from day to day.
In this regard the encyclopaedia features
are OF paramount value, since one is ena-
bled to practically dispense with many
other reference works, if the Encyclopaedia
Dictionary is at hand.
The subscription price of the work is $40,
but the syndicate now offers an introduc-
tory 500 sets for 81 cash and 81 % per
month for year, but prompt action Is
necessary in order to take advantage of the
opportunity, for these 500 sets are sure to
be allotted within very few days, for
there are surely enough people in this city
and surrounding towns who know OF its
merits to quickly claim the sets offered at
figure so extremely low.
In order to take advantage of the offer it
is only necessary to send 81 to the Pacific
Coast Newspaper Syndicate, 36 Montgom-
cry street. San Francisco, and a full set
OF four volumes, bound as desired, will be
forwarded, at purchasers expense, to any
point designated, the balance to be paid IN
monthly payments.
1t should be noted that any one not find
ing the work precisely as represented may
return the same within ten days, and the
payment will be at once refunded.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
AMy2~.,
10 Cents
Rarest Of Stamps-yalue $4,000.

airy %, he reminded the attorney of the
promise, and offered him one-half of the
value of the stamps he might find as COM
pensation for the inconvenience that
might be caused the friend by the work of
rummaging among his old correspond
ence.
Permission was granted by the attorney,
however, without any conditions, and with
the assurance that he did not care for re-
muneration and that the searcher was well
come to everything that he might ind in
the way of rare stamps He further ex-
pressed the opinion that he very much
| doubted whether anything of value would
| be found, as the papers had been over
hauled by many others. But this did not
discourage young Duncan, who lmmedi-
ately set to work to make systematic
search.
| 1t took all of Saturday afternoon and
several hours Sunday morning to complete
| the work of going through everything. and
the result OF the find was as follows: L
Baltimore postmaster's stamp (10 cent?, on
| original cover; 5 New York 5-cent stamps;
| $50 United States scent stamps OF 1S47;
| ITO United States 10-cent stamps OF 1847.
| These stamps, exclusive of the Balt-
more, are worth in the neighborhood OF
$500. so that even if Duncan had not un-
earthed the great rarity his labors would
| still have been well rewarded.
The firm which purchased this philatelic
gem from the finder has this to say in one
of its publications regarding the matter:
Record prices are always interesting to
read about. 1t is we'll known that our
publishers received the highest price ever
paid for one stamp. They now hold the
record of paying the largest sum of money
for one stamp OF any dealer IN the world.
The day has passed when great rarities
cannot find ready purchasers among the
trade.
'sThe largest known number of 20-cent
st. Louis stamps of any one type is eight.
| Specimens on original cover are valued at
upward of $4,000. Thus the value of per-
feet copy of the 10-cent Baltimore, white
paper, and the only one known to exist
at low estimate should be placed at
$5000."
| Curtains made of glass are becoming g
| 20 obi n Ia ,y,c Of rio
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man. Mrs. A. Mack, Mrs. Walter Castle
and Mrs. NJ. Ehrman.
Previous to the ball Miss Sadie Hecht
gave a large dinner party after which
hostess and guests proceeded to the ball.
A very delightful entertainment will be
given at the Hotel ST. Nicholas next Tues
day evening, March II, when Mr.. John t.
Wenyon of London will give dramatic
recital. He will be assisted by Miss Helen
Marshall Anderson, pianist, and Miss Flor
ence Wyman, Edith Scott Waters and Mr..
George Mcbride, vocalists.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED.
Young People Who Will Be Married in the
Near Future.

Near Future.
The nuptials of Ike Jacobson and Miss L.
Curran will take place at the home of the
brides parents in San Francisco on March %.
Mr.. jacobson is one of the merchants OF Gilroy
and Miss Curran charming young lady who
viii prove valuable addition to Gilroy
society.
The wedding of Miss Annie Leret and David
Steinberg will be celebrated this evening at D
O'Clock at Social Hall, Alcazar building.
The engagement is announced of Theresa
Blumenthal of 220 Second avenue, Richmond
district, daughter of NJ. Blumenthal of San
Jose, TO julius Morris OF Bishop, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. S. Morris of this City.
The wedding of Miss Pauline Levy and Frank
Jacobs will take place Sunday, March %, at
high noon, at the residence of the brides
parents, 920 O'Farrell street. Only member
Of the family Will be present.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15

in serious trouble since his marriage to Rosie
Brady, lab Minna street, last month through
his smother-iD-law's opposition to the marriage
and the prosecution of the Society for the Pre-
vention OF Cruelty to Children, was yesterday
held by Judge Campbell to answer before the
Superior Court in $4,000 bonds on the charge
OF perjury. In obtaining the marriage certi6-
cate Oliver swore that Rosie's age was 10, but
she will not be Is till July 4. Rosie testified
that she told Oliver her age was 10, but the
Judge held that legally he was none the less
prlilty
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
A NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT.
The Misses Hart Give an Enjoyable Indoor

The Misses Hart Give en- Enjoyable Indoor
Picnic.
The Misses Sadie and Rosalie Hart gave de-
lightful and novel entertainment-an indoor
picnic-on Saturday last at their handsome
residence, 1920 California street.
The invitations called for summer attire,
and the ladies came gowned in light shades
while the gentlemen wore white tennis suits.
The home, which is so well adapted for an
affair of this kind, was decorated with palms
and eyergreens, so arranged as to represent a
forest. Strings of Chinese lanterns added
beauty to the scene. The banquet hall was
decorated with ferns and plants and garlands
sweet strains during the evening TO which the
light fantastic toe was merrily skipped. Dane
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15

ing and vocal selections helped to pass the
evening very pleasantly. The Misses Hart
proved themselves TO be ideal hostesses, and
deserve much credit for the novel idea.
There were about sixty guests present, and
all carried away unique souvenirs in remem-
brance of the occasion
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
The Wong Sam Case.

The examination of Wong Sam. charged with
the landing of Dong Sun Yet, Chinese girl,
for immoral purposes, was continued until
Tuesday by United States Commissioners Hea-
cock yesterday.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15

The yearly cost of maintaining the parks
under the control of the London County
Council is nearly 100000.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15
CLUB GATHERINGS.
A Large Number of Charming Entertainments
offered by Social Organizations.

q Large NUMBER OF OnarmlnB Entertainments
offered by Social Organizations.
The Reliable Social and Political Club gave
a grand entertainment and ball at Union
square Hall on Saturday eve ming last. Will
liam White was stage manager and Charles
Ward musical director. The following artists
contributed to the excellent programme: Sill
yer and Wyatt, Morgan and Williams, Sylvanio
and Dunham, Dan Kemp, Webb and Heffe rnan,
Leonardo, Frank Northup, Mitch Ford, Harry
Nayielle, Larry O'Neil, Billy Sanborn, Billy
Harvey, Gallagher and Barrett, George Little,
Billy Mitchell, c. Nelson, Al Franks and num-
erous others.
Friends gave delightful entertainment and
social on Thursday evening, March l3, at
Washington Hall, Red Mems building, 800
Post street.
The Columbias entertained their friends
at an army and navy dance at Union Square
Hall on FRIDAY evening. Several companies of
the National Guard OF California and Naval
Battalion were present in full uniform.
Pacific Lodge No. S15, Knights and Ladies of
Honor, gave a most enjoyable leap-year party
and entertainment on Tuesday evening, March
10, at Laurel Hall, Shiels' building, 81 OFar-
rell street. An excellent programme followed
by dancing was greatly enjoyed by the large
audience present.
The Western Addition Literary and Social
Club will give its regular monthly entertain
ment and dance on Wednesday evening, March
1S, at Odd Fellows Hail. An excellent musical
programme will precede the production OF
Gottschalk's charming one-act play, "The
Turning Post"
Mantle Parlor No. 105, N. S. G. W., has is
sued invitations for its ninth anniversary ball
Thursday evening, April y, at Naive sons
Hail. on Mason street.
The Verdis have postponed their twenty-frst
party announced for this month to the la t.
ter part of April, the date to be named in
the near future.
The fifteenth party Of the Golden Gates was
held at California Hall last Thursday evening.
The grand march of 400 couples was led by
md Mrc Tnic n II W civ a
private masquerade party at their hall March
19. Admission by invitation only.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15

Mrs. Brady Triumphs.
Manuel E. Oliver, the painter, who has been
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15

Curtains made of glass are becoming
fashionable IN some parts of Paris.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15

years, the descendants of the first cats were
so wild that they were afraid of human
beings and made their dens in the crevices
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-07
HANG UP THE LICENSES.
New Order Touching SaIoonIzeenars
That May De Enforced

me committee on license of the board of
aioermen met yesterday afternoon for the
purpose OF considering the resolution of Aid
montgomery which instructs the city clerk NOT
10 issue any saloon licenses until after tba
ponds accompanying the applications have
peen approved by both bodies of the common
council. iAi0i
AFTER brief discussion, the committee do
claeo not to recommend the adoption of the
resolution at the meeting of the board to he
helo tonight. The committee favored the res
oiutlon on its merits, but before recommend-
ing It's adoption, it is proposed to supplement
II WIN a resolution requiring all saloonkeep-
ers 10 take out licenses in their own names
ana TO display their licenses by hanging or
posting them on the wall in their saloons
Ala. hartak explained to the committee that
the purpose OF this regulation was to ensure
protection to the dealers who furnish saloon
supplies such as cigars. liquors, glassware
etc. Ihe brewers who have taken out licenses
were protected, as they hold the licenses in
tnelr possession; but the other dealers in sa-
loon supplies were unprotected in case the
saloonkeeper does not take out license in his
own name.
Alo montgomery was not satisfied with the
decision of the committee in thus disposing of
MS ordinance, and said that he would urge the
board to adopt it tonight.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-07

nature are capable Of laboratory demonstra-
ton, so the essential spiritual phenomena
such as conscience, instinct of Immortality
and need of God. joy, peace and sorrow
arc clearly proven by experience. Thus too
the Christian religion can be demonstrated
by the inductive method-that most satisfac-
tory OF rational processes. The paper was fol-
lowed by discussion that generally main
tained the arguments advanced by Mr.
Hughes.
The meeting did not consider the matter of
Christian citizens taking an active part In the
primaries for the coming elections. Most of
the members had however, called the atten-
uons of their focks to opportunities for inde-
pendent action offered by the new primary
election law.
More than dozen Of the Presbyterian clergy
met yesterday afternoon at the Metropolitan
hotel to discuss matters of interest to them
selves. Rev. DR.. John Paul Egbert, pastor of
the House of Hope church, much disliking
public attention. and speaking for his fell
low ministers, who entertain similar views.
SAID that the meeting was strictly private, If
not executive, and that he preferred that none
OF the details of its deliberations should leak
out. The club dined together at $50 p. m.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-07
LADY SOMERSET UNION.
1t Votes to Stand With the Present
Crusade

Lady Somerset w. c. T. u. met Yesterday
afternoon with Mrs. G. B. Teeple 618 Central
Fark place. There was a good attendance.
Inc treasurer reported bills paid and money
IN the treasury to meet all outstanding de-
mands A letter was read from Mrs. Amelia
Il. valentine in Tillman, Fla. Mrs G. Moore
reported on the primary Sunday school teach
ers meeting in March. The union will fur
nlsh one contestant in the Demorest contest
10 be held at the county convention. Mrs. G..
>. Soule was appointed to place the name of
the union In the Lady Somerset room at the
Bethel boat, and Mrs. A. H. Phillips was ap-
pointed a committee to see that the room was
kept in good order, together with the enc at
the Woman's Christian Temperance home.
Inc women voted to donate aprons to Mrs
Soule Tor her sale in June for the benefit of
the state work. Two new members were re-
ported Mrs. F. A. Davis and Mrs. Moore
were appointed on the committee on decora-
ton from the union to the county convention,
Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Moore
were appointed delegates to the convention.
The librarian reported that all the books were
In circulation. 1t was voted to keep in line
with the. present temperance agitation.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-07
INSURANCE NOTES,
Robert Jardine Looking Over the
Sprinkled Risks.

Robert Jardine, chief inspector of the I'm
proved Risks commission, is in ST. Paul look
ing over the sprinkled risks. This commits
slon' representing stock insurance companies.
with It's headquarters at Chicago covers about
sixteen states. The automatic sprinkler, for
the inspection of which Mr. Jardine is in ST.
paul, was patented and introduced in 1877. In
the West 1t was introduced in 1882 The in
spector makes the statement that this demon
strates itself to be the best system of inside
nre protection ever devised. The fire generates
the heat that opens the device, at about 16O
degrees OF temperature, and the water Is pre-
c1pitated upon the fire. Some establishments
In st. Paul equipped with the automatic
sprinkler are the Bohn Manufacturing com
pany, the West Publishing company. Moves
Bros d Cutler, the Ryan Drug company. the
Powers Dry Goods company, Wright, Barrett
& Stillwell. G. Gotzian Co.
inspector Jardine expects to be in ST. Paul
TWO or three days, and will cover Minneapolis
and Duluth, taking about ten days in ALL
John Ashbrook manager of the insurance
department of the Provident Life and Trust
company, OF Philadelphia, is at present in the
city In the interests of the company.
A joint meeting Of the St. Paul and Min
neapolis districts of the Metropolitan Insur-
ance company will be held in st. Paul Satur
day, April IL. There has been a contest nm
business issues for the month of March and
the meeting is held to determine which side
mas won. The one that makes the largest
showing will be entitled to theater marty
at the expense of the losing side.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-07
NEW THEATER SCHEME.
John Eagan, of New York, to Build
One Here

John Eagan, well-known New York theat-
rlcal manager, arrived in st. Paul yesterday
10 make arrangements for locating a stock
company In this city during the summer
months.
Mr. Eagan is manager of the Standard Stock
company. now playing in New York city, and
II satisfactory arrangements can be made.
ms company will open the summer season in
ST. Paul, May 1.
lhe plan of Manager Eagan contemplates,
1or the summer season at least. a new
theater for st. Paul. He will not play his
company at either of the two established
theaters but will secure If possible. six
month lease on Turner hall and present the
plays OF well known dramatists at reduced
prices. Manager Eagan is of the opinion that
as rule the general run of theater nrices
for the summer months is too high and he
VIII lnaugurate a schedule running from
ten cents to fifty
Iurner hall will seat /, 200 people, and Man
ager Eagan is confident that the merit Of his
company will be appreciated in st. Paul and
that the innovation which he proposes to
make VIII receive the public support.
MT. Eagan was in consultation with
ulesen, the owner of Turner hail. YESTERDAY
ana Will confer with him again today. with q
we" 70 securing lease on the building.
Mr' Giesen stated last evening that he
favored Manager Eagan's plan and would so
far as 1t lay in his power assist its CON
summation. ~ N0ii