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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26
MoRRIssRY's COFFIN PLATE.
Found Recently in Junk Shop at
Saratoga.

Found Recently in junk Shop at
Saratoga.
"John Morrisey-Born Feb. II, 1881,
Died May 1, 1872 is the inscription on
white metal coffin plate discovered in a
junk shop at Saratoga a day or two ago.
The plate is in the form of an Irish harp
and bears evidence of having been torn
from the coffin. The plate was carried to
the junk shop with other metal by boys,
who disposed of the mass in bulk.
The mystery is that the plate CORE
spends to one placed upon the casket
of ex-senator John Morrissey, who was
born IN Ireland. February IL, 1881, and died
at the Adelphia Hotel, Saratoga, May 1,
1878, the remains being taken to Troy
for interment. While the deceased's
the mysterious plate reads "Morrisey,"
one IS" being omitted. 1t was at first
supposed that the plate was duplicate
OF the one placed on the Senator'S
casket, but the engraver who lettered
the plate has no recollection that the
order was duplicated. The undertaken
was under the impression that mis-
take was made in spelling the name, and
that second plate was engravef, the
one containing the error being cast
aside. As the boys who sold the plate are
unknown to the purchaser, 1t Will be Diff
cult 70 ascertain where the
came from and where it has reposed dur
ing seventeen years. The Senator's widow
lives in Troy.
Mrs. Susanna Morrissey, widow of 10 hn
Morrissey, was seen at her home on River
street, Just above Middleburg, this morn
ing. She said that she had been i'll for
some time and was suffering from i'm
paired vision. Mrs. Morrissey was greatly
disturbed over the finding of the coffin
plate and said she trusted the Saratoga
officers would investigate. She could not
remember whether the name Morrissey
was spelled on her husbands coffin plate
with one So or two, but she said the
proper manner was with two ISIS"
However, Mrs. Morrissey said that
had the engraver of the plate made
mistake in the number of the let.
ter "s' used it was not likely that a
new plate was made, as the name was
frequently spelled as engraved on the
plate Mrs. MorTissey said that no Jewels
were buried with the bouy. The last time
she visited the grave, in st. Peters Gene
terry, was about three years ago. She had
not been accustomed to go TO the ceme-
terry, as her husband had requested that
she remain away. from the grave. Mr..
Morrissey also made similar request
after the death of a son. A sister OF Mrs
Morrissey was said not to remember with
regard to the marking of the plate or the
style of plate used, but the dates given
on the plate were confirmed. Troy
Times.
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medicine man in the tribe. he added to
illustrious lineage the physical and mental
traits which rendered him the favorite of
all the Indian maidens. He was tall, 1.-the
and powerful, but his chief attraction lay
IN his stern, regular features and his
piercing black eyes.
There was only one person that had ever
been known to possess the power to soften
the rigid cast of those firmly nodded lips
or the naughty glance of those keen. chal-
Longing eyes. It was Wakoonah, the
mountain lily. Now, Wakoonah was the
daughter.of Ohokah, the chief of the Mo-
noWas, and surely she was fair to look
upon. Her beautiful face and winning
way had brought Yokayo, in common
with the rest OF the manageable warriors,
10 worship at her shrine, and his seemed
to be the only homage paid to her that was
at all acceptable.
There were jealous feelings and aching
hearts as result, it is true, for MANY were
the braves that longed to win Wakoonah's
hand, and many i maiden's heart had
qulckened In her breast when made the re-
clpient OF some slight attention from the
grave and naughty Yokayo
Old Ohokah was greatly pleased. His
only daughter was the pride of his declin-
ing years, and now to see her in a fair way
to become the bride of the most noted
warrior in the tribe, the son of a medicine
man at that, and to know that his high
Office would descend to one who would
worthily perpetuate the glory of his race
these things were as balm for the Attic
tions incident to old age.
AS the shades of evening fell about the
village Yokayo was wont to repair to the
wigwam of his chief, and there, while
seated in the place of honor, listen to that
venerable parsonage recount the deeds of
the ancestors of their people. The young
brave always listened in respectful silence,
for it is not meet that youth should be
Ioquacious in the presence of old age
Wakoonah sat shyly in a secluded nook
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- \ THE line of the San Francisco
n and North Pacific Railway in
IL Mendoclno County, not far from
Y II the little station OF Pieta, stands
giant rock, the result OF
some terrific volcanic upheaval. One can
climb to its summit and gaze almost per-
pendicularly down to where the waters of
the Russian River lash themselves into
fury upon the powders which lie at its
mighty base hundreds of feet below
Across the river to the eastward the old
toll road winds along like a narrow yellow
ribbon. Vehicles passing along it appear
in the distance like children s play-wagons
drawn by Shetland ponies. The rock
gradually slopes to the westward until it
merges into the mountain and loses its
identity.
Far and near this colossal guardian of
the mountain pass is known as Lovers
Leap" or the more common but less
euphonious appelIation of ''Squaw Rock. F."
1t was the scene of one of the most pa
thetc events recorded by Indian tradition.
In the hills east of Russian River and
about mile from the great rock lived the
tribe OF the Monowas. Its braves were the
most powerful and its maidens the fairest
of any tribe in the valley.
Among all the men there was none that
could equal Yokayo. Son of the oldest
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Fortunes in the Cripple Creek Mines

Fortunes in the Cripple Creek Mines.
On the western slope OF Pixies Peak,
about twenty miles away in direct line,
lies Cripple Creek, now the leading gold
mining camp of Colorado. 1t is
not to be mentioned as a health
resort, as it is $500 feet high
and much exposed; nor should the
Invalid even visit it without his
PHYSICIANS consent. But it is an inter
esting place for robust man. Its mines.
which for so long were looked upon as not
likely to amount to much, really do
amount TO good DEAL as any one who
cares for statistics may learn by consulting
mining broker. Lying, as it does within
the limits of El Paso County, it has thrown
much business into Colorado Springs, the
county seat. Some people, far and near.
have made money out of these mines.
One, a carpenter, who used to work in the
Springs for $3 day, now owns the whole
Independence mine, and draws from
$40, 600 to 500 900 from it each month.
During the first four months of 1895
his income from various mining proner-
ties was 5000, 900. As an offset to this
mans luck it should be said that MANY
persons, visitors in Colorado, as well az
permanent residents, have invested much
money in mines which they could not well
afford to lose.-From ''The Neo-R Republican
Ascendency," by President E. Benz. An
drews, in the February Scribner's.
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The value He Placed on His Scalp.

Some strange and peculiar claims are
sometimes submitted to Congress, but
about the queerest claim was one intro
duced by Senator Plumb of Kansas, late
in the '70's or early in 1880. 1t was for
$4,000 damages sustained by man who
had lost his scalp at the hands of hostile
Indians. The claim was based on the plea
that the Indians were the wards of the
Government, and the Government was
responsible for their acts. The Govern
ment's wards had taken his scalp, and he
considered warrant for $1,000 the only
effective poultice for his wounded feelings.
OF course the bill was never acted on. 1t
was thrown out, because it would have
opened an account with the Government
for every man who had ever suffered
damages at the hands OF the redskins
Washington Post.
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or not?" asked the bewildered witness.
s,He was full /"

or not?" asked the bewildered witness.
He was full.
II understand you to mean, as before,
that he looked and acted as though he
might be full Now, were you and Cap
tain Healy very fond of each other?"
eve got along well enough, replied the
witness.
THAT is not what asked" rejoined the
inquisitor. 81 wish to know whether your
mutual relations were of friendly, al
fectionate character or not"
"Well, he used to wink at me- was the
witness answer.
"Ah, now you're talking. So he really
winked, did he? A iovial, eompaniona BILE
wink-like the winks which occasionally
take place between friends who thoroughly
understand each other, wasn't it?''
''Oh, no." responded the witness; 'it
was different"
'DifferentP You don't sayi Well, what
was it like? Was it a hostile wink?''
81 don't know answered the lieutenant,
YEARLY, "but it was dreadfully I'M
friendly"
81 suppose it's awfplly stupid of me-
pursued the witness tormentor, "but
don't you know. can't quite understand
just what that wink of Captain HeaIy's
was like. Couldn't you be kind enough to
give us an example of it? Suppose you
wink at me just as the captain used to
WIKI DIT you.
81 can't do it., pleaded the witness in
despair. There's only one man on earth
who can wink like that, and that's Captain
Healy,"
The lieutenant being allowed to leave,
First Assistant Engineer Pedrick, also of
the Grant, was next called upon to testify
His evidence was in all respects similar to
that of the lieutenant, except in reference
to the wink. 1t would appear that the
captain was by no means indiscriminate
in the bestowal of his winks, and that few
of his subordinates were favored with that
mark of prediction.
Lieutenant Reynolds makes a very good
prosecuting officer. Though all the testi-
mony thus lar received has been given by
witnesses for the prosecution, he has given
the accused all the privileges which the
law allows him, treating him invariably
with every courtesy and consideration. II
is believed that even should the old cap
tain be found guilty his punishment will
not exceed transfer, or perhaps simple
reprimand, while hopes are entertained that
the charges against him viii be dismissed
altogether. In fact dainty stripping III
a gorgeous uniform was heard to remark
at the close of yesterdays proceedings
that sit looked as though the game
wouldn't be worth the candle"
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1t is said that the following sign is
posted IN public park in England: NO
tice-All persons are cautioned to keep off
the grass, cattle and poultry included"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-10
GASOLINE STOVE EXPLODED.
Four People Injured Exciting Leap
at the Fire

BALTIMORE, Oct. 10, 1S96-By the ex-
plosion of a gasoline stove at No. 25 South
Exeter street this morning four persons
were badly burned. Mrs. Dora Rosen-
stadt, a nurse, aged 55 win die of her
injuries; Mrs. Becky Rosenberg, aged 20.
burned about the arms and back, may
recover; her eight-days' old infant, burn
ed about the hands, will recover; Jacob
Rosenberg, the husband and father, was
burned about arms, face and neck, but
will recover The victims were taken to
the City Hospital.
Mrs Rosenstadt attempted to fill the
gasoline stove while it was lighted. The
oil ignited and an explosion ensued. The
women picked up the stove and hurled
it down the stairs TO the first floor. Mr.
Rosenberg and his wife, carrying their
babe, rushed into the hall. Mrs. .Rosenstadt
stood before them, her clothing abiaze.
Rosenberg grabbed her and started down
the steps. The hallway below was all
ablaze where the oil had been splashed.
He attempted to go through with her.
but stumbled and she fell on the stove.
He made his way through the fire. His
wife, upstairs, despairing of escape by the
hallway, ran to the window. A crowd
had gathered benath To a coIored man
she threw her eight days old child and
then leaped out herself.
The men quickly extinguished the
flames which were burning Mrs, Rosen-
berg and her baby. By this time the
firemen had arrived, Mrs Rosenstadt was
pulled out and the flames extinguiShed.
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CONFIDENCE MEN SENTENCED.
Two EngIisssen sentenced for Fleece
Ing ana nlerican
BIZ Gable to the United Press.

SOUTHAMPTON, Oct. 10, 1S96-Two
well dressed men named Martin Nolan
and William Moran were each sentenced
to six months Imprisonment at hard labor
today for attempting to obtain the sum
of $500 from William StalIr. an American,
by means of a confidence trick
Moran met Stahr in London and in the
course of conversation remarked that he
was about to return to ST Louis. where
he owned drug stores, as ne also did in
Chicago. Stahr subsequently, came TO
Southampton and again met Ioran The
two mad drinks together. an4 while thus
engaged Nolan made his appearance No
Ian represented himself as q gentleman
of wealth and a philanthrspist. He had
a fortune OF 4l069Q0. he said, Of which
1t was his intention to distribute 925, 600
to the poor throughout the world. In
order to carry out his plan, however, It
would be necessary for him to have as
sistance, and he wished to ind some men
of standing TO distribute some of the
money among the poor in the United
States.
After further conversation between
Moran and Nolan Stair was suggested
as suitable man to take charge of the
distribution in America. Stair agreed to
undertake the work whereupon Nolan
demanded e500 as security for the proper
disposition of the funds. Stahr's sus-
pieions, which had already been aroused,
became confirmed. and he caused the ar
rest of the 'philanthropist and his con-
federate with the result mentioned.
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NO DUTY ON FOOD.
south Africans March to the Prime
minfsserss House to Protest.


CAPE TOWN, Oct. 10, 1ssS.-A large
public mass meeting was held here last
evening, the object of which was to pro-
test against the imposition of duties upon
articles of food. After the meeting a
crowd Of three thousand men. bearing
torches, marched in procession to the
residence of Sir J. Gordon sprigg, Prime
Minister and Treasurer of the Cape Col
ony, to whom their spokesman stated the
object of their coming. The Premier ad-
dressed the crowd. saving that 1t would
be impossible to abolish the duties i'm
Enediateiy, owing to the fact that the con-
vention with the Orange Free State re-
euired one years notice of its abresa-
ton.
one Of the leaders Of the crowd,
O'Renly, declared that the reply of the
Premier was evasive, and another, Maril-
lao called attention to the crowd outside
the grounds of the Premier's residence,
who, he said, were ready to night unless
relief should be Forthcoming.
The Premier deprecated any resort to
violence. He was with the people in
sentiment, ne said but the head OF the
Government must fulfil the law After
an hours talk with the result as told
above, the crowd hooted and sang songs
suggestive of hanging the Premier The
scene Was very impressive and dramatic
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-10
HER DIAAONDS GONE
Mrs. Medden Of Heboken
Robbed by Her
Servant.
THIEF CARRIED A REVOLVER
Came Recommended Highly from
an Intelligence OfGc8-Eo
Trace Of The Thief.


Mrs. Frederick Medden, Of 10. 1863 PARK
avenue Hoboken. this morning suffered
severe loss at the hands OF sertant
who came into her employ last yVednes~
day Mrs. Medden procured the girl from
an intelligence Office on washington
street, Hoboken. The once IS that Of
Mrs Kester, who said a lady in Phas-
delphia had given the girl the very best
recommendation
When the girl last Wednesday went 10
Mrs. Medden she had in her possession
a large bunch Of keys and a revolver.
The girl brought no clothes with her ex-
oept the dark suit she wore.
This morning Mrs. lIedaen went ups
stairs to make the beds ana told the girl,
who had given her name as Minnie Clark,
to do some busting in the front room
down stairs. Mrs. Medden came down
stairs few minutes later and the girf
had gone. She had taken Mrs. Medden's
waist and put it on She then went. II
IS presumed. to a jewelry box on tsle
dressing case and opened the box by
means of the key, which was near AZ
hand, and took out the contents OF the
pox- which is as followS.-A set of dia-
mond earrings, a scarfpin with two small
nlohes ana ruby, and The other contains
ing four diamonds.
MIS-. Mcdden was in tears at noon time
when News reporter called ct the
mouse, over the loss of the jeweIry, which
sne Vaiued al many hundreds OF dollars.
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Died.

HOWARD.-On Wednesday, October 7.
1896, Alfred ]. Howard IN his fftys
seventh year.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 ass
tend the funeral service 40 his late res5-
2snce, No. 81 Eighth street. on sunday
october II, at twFo ?. n.
FAGAN-At his late residence, sos Third
street, aasch9sl F.. beloved son of
Mary A. ard che late Michael +.
Fagan.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
KOCH Wilson. infant son of George w.
H and Alice z. Koch
Funeral services on Sunday October II
1896, at 1:3O p. NJ, at the residence of MS
parents, 4S4z Jackson avenue. Hezg zghts
NaONAHAN-In this city. On ri1nrsig.ses
October g. 1885, john beloved ffislla,Sss
of the late Margaret Monahan, aged 81
years.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the fineraf
from his late residence q Fairsnol1iek
avenue. Heights. on Mondav. Octoher IL
at nine A. M; thence to St Patric,xss
Church. corner Bramhall and Ocean ave-
nues. where q solemn high mass Of re-.
QUEEN Will be cffered for the happy re-
pose OF his soul.
WEYANT-0n Friday. October 9 1Ses
Smith r. WeyaHt beloved hueasssa ~
Nary WeyaRt, In the stst year OF llis
age
Relatives and friends of his fsS5ftTs ars
respectfully invited to attend fisn fsir,ss;.s,1
frem has late residence 29e Second sfrEa{
on Monday. 0ctc5er "a at 80 n N
interment IN Greenwood CSsnetprr
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WANT ENaARD TO RUN.
A Bothersome Independents Moye-
mont In Canada.


CAMDEN, Oct. 10, 1896. The political
situation in Camden county has assumed
a new phase within the past few days,
and something is liable to drop during the
next week. After the Republicans held
their ward meetings last Monday night,
and placed in nomination delegates to the
three county conventions, it was stated
that there was entire party harmony for
the ticket agreed upon, with Leader Baird
for Sheriff and Johnson for Senator. As
only one set of delegates was nominated
in each ward for each convention, there
was every evidence that the looked-for
hight on Senator al Monday nights prin-
however, there is blood on the face of the
moon, and a spirit of unrest has taken
possession of some of the workers.
On Wednesday night last a number of
their heads together and recidsd to call
a public meeting to protestyagainst the
slate. On Thursday there appeared in
all parts Of the county petitions calling
for meeting which read thus
Whereas, 1t is Of the greatest import
ance to the people of this county, irres-
pective Of party, to have good, intelli-
ed to fiji the offices Of Sheriff ana State
Senator at the coming election. men who
will discharge their public duties solely
in the interest of the public
Therefore, We, the subscribers heretofore
voters and taxpayers of this county, do
call upon all good citizens to assemble at
mass meeting to be held at the Court
House in Camden, at eight p NJ, on
Thursday, October Is, 1885, to take steps
to put such men in nomination for said
Offices
These petitions are said to have been
very literally signed, and that the meet
ing in the Court House will be attended
by mass of voters. It is known that
the prime movers in this game of politi-
cal checkers are making overtures to ex-
Assemblynan Joseph NJ Engard to ac-
cept an Independent Senatorial nomination
and that a well known business man
Will be asked to accept nomination for
Sheriff. The plans may include overtures
to the Democrats to indorse such a ticket
The Republican managers. however, will
very likely follow this move with some
shrewd playing of their own.
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4 LONDON SENSATION.
Earl Russell Causes the Arrest
for Libel of His Mother-in-
Law, Lady Scott.
BIZ Cable 10 The United Press.

LONDON, Oct. 10 1Ss6.-Earl Russell
yesterday afternoon obtained a warrant
for the arrest of his mother-in-law, Lady
Tina Scott, upon a charge of criminal
libel and the lady was arrested last
evening at a hotel in the strand, and
spent the night in a cell at the Bow
Street Police Station. Lady Scott was
arraigned in the Bow Street Police Court
this morning. The court room was
crowded. Earl Russell was present as
his mother-in-iaw's aecuser.
Lady Scott was remanded for further
hearing, but was admitted to bail in the
sum of 1900, two sureties furnishing
$500 each and Lady Scott herself furnish-
ing fleOO.
Two young men Of inferior position
named kast and Coekerton the former of
Wnom unsuceessfully endeayored to
pr:ng an action against Earl Russell at
w Inchester yesterday, We're also arraigned
IN connection with the charge against
t,aay scott, and the prosecuting lawyer,
man, one Aylott, was wanted bat that he
had fed to Alg.ers TO escape arrest.
me detectives who arrested Lady Scott
IN the Strand hotel were called to the
witness stand and testified as to the cir
cumstances of her arrest. When the ar.
rest was made, he said LADY Scott
pointed to Countess Russell who was
with her, and exclained:-'She has no
father or brothers. 1 will fight for her
until DEATH
An the defendants were charged with
having caused the publication OF a series
of libels against. Lord Russell. Kast and
Cockerton were held In R400 bail each and
remanded. The case was then adjourned
until Monday.
Lady Scott was handsomely dressed in
black and Wore white gloves
The arrest of Lady Scott at the iusti-
cation of her son-in-law has created a
great sensation in fashionable circles.
The case is a sequel to the difficulties
which have existed between Earl Russell
and his wife for several years. The
couple were divorced and the decree OF
separation was followed by an unsuccess-
ful action brought by Lady RusseH for
the restoration Of her marital rights Sub
sequefltly Lady Russell was sued for libel
by II. A. Roberts, Master Bath College.
the suit growing out Of the scandal at,
tached to the divorce proceedings brought
against her husband by Lady Russell.
which resulted in a verdict in favor OF
Roberts awarding him $4,000 damages.