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The San Francisco call., 1896-02-28
WAS 1T A MISFIT :?
Mrs. F. NJ. Pickering Testifies in the
Justices Court Regarding
Dress.

Society had its inning in the Justices
Court yesterday when Mrs. F. NJ Picker
ing appeared before Justice Carroll to de-
tend herself in suit brought by ]. J..
Rauer as assignee of Nine. Luenberger.
dressmaker. Mrs. Pickering wanted to go
TO the horse show, and desiring to do JUS
tice to the occasion ordered gown of the
modiste. The latter claimed on the stand
that the dress when tried on fitted perfectly,
and was corroborated by her assistants
She said, however, that Mrs. Pickering
was faultfnding to an unreasonable ex-
tent and that there was no reason why the
dress should not have been accepted.
Mrs. Pickering, on the other hand, tes-
tilted that the dress was illflting when
she first tried it on, and that Nine. Luen-
bergers tinkering with it did not improve
matters. She refused 10 accept or pay the
sl00 demanded by the dressmaker. The
last time she tried it on and told the dress
maker it would not do, when the latter
had flown at Ter and torn the dress vio-
Ientiy from her shoulders.
District Attorney Barnes, who repre-
sented the defendant, grew eloquent over
the evils aud disconforts of a misft dress,
and demanded judgment and justice for
his fair client. Justice Carroll will give
Judgment to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-28
A POINT ON UNCLE SAM,
Money Was Paid Unnecessarily
for the Transportation of
Marines.
QUESTIONS FOR THE SENATE.
Government Roads Were Passed By
While the Southern Pacific Got
the Contract.
QUESTIONS FOR THE SENATE.

Local railway men are curious to know
what Will be the outcome of the investiga-
ton of the Southern Pacific Company for
violation of the interstate commerce act.
j. G.. Stubs, third vice president OF the
company, was summoned from New
Orleans to appear before the Interstate
Commerce Com mission in Chicago and
show cause why the Southern Pacific
should not be punished for violating the
law. He is now understood to be on the
rack IN Chicago, just as his "boss" is in
Washington.
new aspect has been put upon the
case in question which, it is held by rail-
way men, gives the investigation sig
nificance not previously dreamed of. 1t is
this:
The United States law has been grossly
broken by the Southern Pacific transport
Ing United States sailors over its southern
route at reduced fares, and besides, the
United States has been doubly hood
wInked in the transaction. In violating
the interstate law the Southern Pacific cut
the sailors fares to such figure that made
1t next to impossible to transport these
passengers over the Central roads in COM
bination with lines that would not under
In this way the Union Pacific and Gen.
tral Pacific were cheated out of the total
sums received from the transportation of
two parties of United States sailors numer-
Gus enough to fill two large trains.
Everybody knows that the Union Pacific
and Central Pacific were built with Gov
ernment money and are virtually Govern
ment roads. If there were any roads in
the United States entitled to a share of
the profits accruing from hauling the two
trains OF marines they are the ones. They
form continuous line from San Francisco
to Omaha, and the only direct route across
the continent. In face of all this, how
ever, the Southern Pacific took the Gov
ernment marines around two sides of a
triangle IN circuitous route to get money
Tor its own lines at the expense of the
United States roads, and in doing so vio-
lated the law and the rules of the Western
Passenger Association.
Here is clear case of diverting busi-
ness from the Central Pacific" remarked
railway official. Here you have the
acme of Southern Pacific gall. A Govern
ment road, Government troops, Govern
ment money. Only the troops and the
money are separated from the road.
Senator Morgan or Congressman Ma
gulre ought to have this point for a ques-
ton for Huntington. Suppose Morgan
should ask:
"'You say you are not diverting busi-
ness from the Central Pacific?'
NO. huntington would reply.
" Then how can you account for divert
Ing Government money paid for trans
portation of United States marines FROM
the Ce ltraI Pacific to your own treasury? p
I'd ike to hear Huntington's expIana-
tiOQ."
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-28

Il did not know that | was shot. | sim
ply felt drowsy and seemed to go to Sleep"
he said. when l awakened the family
was all about me-"
How tall was the man ?'' asked the Cor
oner.
Miller stood up. az do not know" he
said. Il could not see over his hat"
''Oh, sit down" said the Coroner.
Miller SAID he did not hear the name
Matt" or any other name used between
the men. He explained that he got his
revolver from needy man at the hotel at
which he worked in Chicaeo-paid him S3
on it.
CAPTAIN Lees undid the package contain
ing both the weapons used in the deadly
duel and Miller readily picked out his
own.
Whose revolver is the other?''
al don't know"
''W here did you get it?''
''ln the house on California street"
well, what house-what's the mum
ber?''
Miller gave the mum ber-293O.
wi no put it where you then saw il"
81 don't know"
''Well well. is he alive? What has
become OF him ?"
Il know that he is dead"-auietly.
Then they sprang their surprise. At the
back OF Captain Lees young man of slim
tgure, swarthy complexion and small
black eyes, wearing the habit OF a tramp.
came forward i'll a shamb bling. stoop-
shouldered way, twirling a greasy hat, and
stood directly in front of Miller.
Did you ever see this man?''
Miller looked at him steadily. ''No. sir.
L did not"
"You didn't meet him on the corner of
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-28

Wednesday afternoon in Cripple Creek,
Colo. The news of his death was thor
oughly unexpected and has come in the
nature of thunderbolt to his wife, family
and friends.
At the beginning of the year the de-
ceased secured leave of absence to spend
a few months in the East and after visit
ing Boston, Philadelphia, New York and
Denver he decided to look in at Cripple
Creek, where the mining excitement is at
its height. He had been there but week
and his wife, who is stopping in this City
with her brother-in-law, Robert Wieland.
received most glowing letters from him as
to the country he was in and as to has
health. His letters, however. dropped off
three days ago, and the first intimation
received that anything was wrong came
to Robert Wieland late Wednesday night
from a Mr.. Lapman, who is unknown to
him, but who wired:
N Gregory is dead. What disposition shall
be made of his remains?
Subsequent telegrams brought the news
that Gregory had been sick but two days.
He had been laid low by pneumonia. the
sickness which is said to be killing the
strangers in Cripple Greek at the rate of
one an hour.
Robert WieIand the eldest son of the
late brewer, John Wieland, Is relative by
marriage of the deceased. Wieland mar
ried Miss Lucille Buckley of Oakland, who
died few months ago, and Gregory mar
ried her sister.
Gregory came to this City from New
jersey some sixteen years ago, when about
% years OF age. He became best known
when, at the beginning of the decade, he
entered the employ of II. S. Crocker &
Co. He was blessed with more than usual
good looks, and was a brilliant converse
tionalist He made his way into the
smart set, where he and his wife were
great favorites.
Although married nearly thirteen years,
they have had no children. The deceased
was a member of most of the choice social
clubs of this City.
Robert Wieland wired to Cripple Creek
yesterday to cmbalm the remains and send
them on to this City.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-28

several inches, but considerably broader
across the shoulders. wearing long, blue
overcoat, his right arm in the sling. ad-
vanced quietly, took hold of Heyneman's S
Tght hand, and by single dexterous
movement twirled the stronger man about
and secured his head under his arm.
Captain Lees had been watching and di-
Tectlng the progress of the inquiry up TO
this point with the confident air of con-
nolsseur In crime and an expert in human
nature, awaiting an expected confession
from this young man. His attitude and
expression changed.
How was that?" he asked.
Miller did the trick again.
And show US how you recovered your
revolver and shot in that position"
Miller felt his opportunity and. with
little attempt at gentleness. he dl ragged
Heyneman to the floor; while, in mock
fashion. he CROPPED with his lame arm for
his revolver.
The audience laughed with delight.
"Oh, | could do it with most any man.
said Miller, proudly, as he released the
dlsconcerted private secretary.
The examination began with Miller
previous employments and went back TO
the time OF his fathers death at Plymouth til,
Conn.,, when he (the sony was 8 years of
age. He had had but few years of
schooling at that time, when he was COM
PEELED to earn his own living; had worked
IN New York and Chicago and Portland,
in various menial employments. until. a
little more than year ago, he entered the
service of Mr.. Franklin. He repeated the
story of the night of the burglary prac-
tlcally as it has been told; how he was
awakened early in the evening by Mr..
franklin, who was i'll, moving about
the house, advised him to postpone a
journey contemplated for the next
day retired again, got up at shortly be-
fore O'Clock. tried to turn on the electric
light, it failed, went into the hallway, en-
countered the three burglars who held
him up, two OF them went upstairs Ieay-
Ing him with the third, how he attacked
kept firing until he became unconscious.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-28
FEBRUARY %, 1896
AMuSEMEN1S,

BALDWIN THEATER-'sThe Mountebank."
CALIFORNIA TEEATER-"The Bicycle GirI.'
CoLUMBIA THEATER-".The Old Limekiln.r
NoRosCo's OPEKA-HoUsE - Pulse OF New
York
TlvoLI oPERA-HoUsE.-"DeI Freischutz"
CRPHEUN.-Hi Glass Vaudeville
@FFoVFRis ArcAzAR.-"Iily of Killarney
AUDIroSIU,I-Corne Eddy and Jones streets
Sousa's Peerless Band, Friday evening, Feb. %.
THE AUDIToRTUM-Corne of Jones and Eddy
streetS-Grand Concert, Monday evening, NJ arch 2
GOLDEN GATE HALT--Grand Popular Concert,
this afternoon, at 3 80 o'clock.
COOPER ME DIcAL CoLLEGE-Eane Lectures, by
DR.. W. +. Cheney. Baby's Rights
SHOOT THE CHUTEs-Daily at Haight street.
one block east OF Tie Park.
BAY DISTRICT TRACK.-Races.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-28
STRUCK BY A CAR.
Serious Accident to John Morris, a
Machinist.

Machinist.
John Morris, a machinist living at 1923
Eddy street, met with a serious accident
at Polk and Grove streets last night. He
and friend were crossing Polk street to
take car going out to the Mission The
friend was walking in front of Morris, who
did not observe car rounding the curve
on its way TO Montgomery street. The
friend got safely across the track, but Nor
rls was struck by the car and knocked
down. His head struck the ground with
great force. The gripman applied the
brakes at once, which saved Morris from
being mangled by the wheels.
Morris was taken TO the Receiving Hos
pital in a semfconscious condition. He
was suffering from internal injuries, and
DR.. Burnell thought he might have sus-
tanned fracture of the base of the skull.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-28
AUCTION SALES

BY NoS RHEIN Co. - Thursday. March s.
Real Estate. at Salesroonl, 5l3 California street
at IL O'clock.
BY w WILLIAN J. DISGEE-Saturday, March Z.
Oakland and Alameda Real Estate, at salesrooms,
$50 and 462 Eighth street, Oakland, at ? O'Clock,
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-28
AIbrecht Pleaded Guilty.

Fred Albrecht, who was charged with selling
an interest in laundry, the principal bust
ness OF which was represented by number of
parcels filed with rags, pleaded guilty before
Judge Banrs yesterday. His plea was to a
charge OF obtaining money under false pre-
lenses to an amount less tnan $50. This is q
misdemeanor. He will be sentenced Febru-
ary %
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-28
BUTLER MILLER
UNDER SUSPICION,
Captain Lees Believes He
Murdered the Alleged
Burglar.
SOME DIRECT EVIDENCE.
A Hobo" Testifes That Miller
Invited Him to Come to
the House.
GAVE WRITTEN DIRECTIONS
LocksmithS Say the Picklocks and
Skeleton Keys Were Practi-
cally Useless.

The inquest upon the death of the al.
legged burglar killed at the house of j. l..
Franklin on the morning of the 17th inst.
was begun yesterday before Coroner Haw-
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-28
kH That there is only one real

EA That there is only one really
medicinal whiskeY, and that is Duffy's
pnre malt. 1t is not an ordinary whiskey,
but pure stimulant that has wonderful
effect on the system. 1t stirs up the slug
gish blood, builds up the health, creates a
prevents and it will cure coughs, colds,
ehllls and even pneumonia. Every re-
liable grocer and druggist keeps it. Be
ware of inferior limitations. Remember
there is no other whiskey like Duffy's, and
no other that can possibly take its place.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-28
REMEMBER THESE POINTS!

E~ That person in perfect health
rarely catches Cold. Itis only when the
circulate properly that people fall victims
to colds.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-28
DEATH OF j. \. GREGORY,
A Young Society Man Has Sue.
cumbed to Pneumonia in
the Mines.
The EX-Manager for the H. S. Crocker
Co. Died Very Suddenly at
Cripple Creek.

James n. Gregory. who for six years
was at the head of the saesmen's depart
ment at the H. S. Crocker Co., died on
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-28

E@ That it is bad sign to feel weak
ana shivery and to constantly suffer from
tired. miserable feelings. II you do not
eat well, work well and sleepwell there is
evidently weak spot III your system.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-28
EE That ordinary food ana drink can

not supply the great vital force required
by people who work hard with their hands
and brains They need something to
and keep the blood moving. There is
nothing better for this purpose than pure
malt whiskey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-20

The young girl graduate of a Vienna
school of acting begins work at a first class
theater for S25 a month, and in many cases
must provide her own costumes. "a chorus
girl, if in the best luck, gets s34 month.
That is the maximum. Many chorus girls
receive but S. each a month, and those
who receive s15 each month are supposed
to be doing we'll In the court opera the
chorus girl at the beginning Of her career
has a salary of S12 90 a month her salary
is increased with each succeeding year of
service until, after Is years in the chorus,
she gets the royal and imperial sum Of $50
& month. In the Theater an der Wien the
chorus girls pay is from IS to S22. 50 a
month; in the Curl theater, from SO to
so. so; in the Josephstadt theater from
50. so to 500 SO; in the German Peoples
theater. from Sl75 to $500 q wear
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-20
on MYN

It's Just Too Bad Mr. Long Couldn't
Care for All Of You Last Sunday,
But Never Mind, He VIII Look
After You in Distinguished Style
Tonic rrOW.
Last Sunday about 300 people took
their dinners at the Commercial Hotel
and Restaurant, 52s Kansas avenue
Mr.. Long had not prepared for so large
a number. and, consequently, the last
few were not as well served as he
wished. However. after apologizing and
explaining, he invited them to return
the following Sunday tomorrow with
a promise that they would have no
trouble in being waited upon promptly
and securing another one of his unex-
celled 25 cent dinners.
This time Watson's orchestra viii be
there during the dinner hour, to 2.30
and viii entertain his guests with the
best OF music. Many complimentary re-
marks have been made by those who
were there last Sunday. The dining
room is delightfully."- cool, the music is
inspiring. and as for the dinner ITSELF
we'll if it isn't worth a quarter, don't
say anything about it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-20

lock, the famous whist queen, as she is
popularity known. Miss WheelOck is a very
pretty woman, and one of the keenest en-
thusiasts and ablcs5 experts of whist in
America
The great British whist authority, Cav
endish (HIenry jones', VIII take this OPP
portunity to mingle with patrons Of his IA
vorite game on this side of the water
One of the most celebrated guests at the
congress viii be Nicholas Browse Trist Of
New Orleans, who holds a place IN Amer
lean whist circles similar to that of Cav
endish in England Mr.. Trist has practic-
ally revolutionized the game in this coun-
try, and his name is everywhere recOg-
nized among whist players as that Of one
Of the leading authorities on the game now
IiVinQ.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-20
FRUIT FoR THE COMPLEXION.

What Women Should Eat and How They
May Obtain a Clear Skin.
Young women who covet fair skins
are neglecting 9. rare opportunity for
accomplishing their ends if they fail
to eat fruit at this season of the year.
Nothing so purifes the system as q
fruit diet, and nothing is SO agreeable
and effectual a tonic at this season.
The good results are seen almost i'm
mediately in a clearer, softer skin, a
more healthy glow and. brighter eyes.
Straw berries should form a large Por-
ton Of the daily food. Pineapple is
another excellent fruit when eaten
shredded and not in large Jumps. In
their season currants are an excellent
skin tonic, and in common with most
other juicy fruits are good appetizers.
Almost every meal, and Invariably
breakfast, should be prefaced by fruit,
a principle that is to be commended
both from the medicinal and the epi-
curean standpoint.
There are certain vegetables which
should also be partaken of freely. Let
tuce, asparagus, water cress, spinach
and tomatoes are all wholesome and
likewise valuable aids in attaining u
good skin and clear color. No dinner
should be considered complete without
a green salad.
Such Improvements in complexion as
fail to be wrought by change Of diet
may be brought about by observing a
few other wise rules. Scrupulous per
sonal cleanliness is the first of these.
A complete bath at least once a day is
absolutely necessary for a good COM
pIexion, while the face should be night
" subjected to a soap bath, followed by
steaming. Frequent cold water baths
for those who can take them win act as
pleasant tOnics and invigoratOrs, and
give a fine, healthy tone to the skin.
Plenty of exercise, indoors and out,
IS another point to remember, even in
the languid spring days. But a fair
skin is not to be obtained without cost,
and the young woman who aims at the
possession of an ideal complexion must
be willing to make a few sacrifices to
compass tn. 7. World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-20

Mr. TOvt. however. was determined to star
the Neutrality-suspicious. and the booking was
gone on with. But here another obstacle
was met. Manager Rosenquest Of the New
York BijOu theater refused time unless
some other name we're substituted for Muir
phys in the leading part, but he was told
that Murphy was there to stay. The piece
was produced, and Hoyt's Judgment was
sustained, for Tim made an instantaneous
hit and astonished even his most sanguine
admirers. Murphy has played number Of
characters since then, but he has never du-
plicated his success in g A Texas Steer
and has again gone back to that piece
which is proving a source of large revenue
for him and his manager.
Murphy was born at Rupert, Vt, April
70, 1851. His father, j Ohm Murphy, moved
to Rutland and later to Brandon, VT.
where he engaged in the hardware trade.
From Brandon he transferred his residence
to Salem, n. Y, where most of Tins boy
hood was spent. His first pubic appear
ance was made at the Elks benefit, Wash
ington, in 1881 when he gave series Of
limitations. This led to his first professional
engagement with Ezra Kendall at Tony
Pastors theater, New York city, Aug. 10,
1885, ia the first performance Of "A Pair
Of Kids. The next season he devoted to
speciality work in vaudeville theaters.
Since then his work has been almost en-
tirely confined to HOyt's comedies. Tor
two seasons he played Gilly in "A Bunch
of Keys, - and from that went to So A Brass
Monkey, - creating the role Of Dodge Work.
Then he made q success as the PhOtogra-
pher in a brief revival of Dreams An
other engagement as Dodge Work in 90 A
Brass Monkey followed, and then came
his success as Maverick Brander the lead
ing character in 90 A Texas Steer. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-20
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-20
AT THE RINGslDE.

Ted Alexander viii take charge Of Pad
dy Slavin' affairs in the future.
Tommy White and young Critic are
signed to box at Albany July 10.
Tommy Tracey of Australia has sent a
challenge to san Francisco to fight young
COrbett.
Burke wants another chance at Lavigne
at 40 pounds, give or take two pounds,
for So, 600 a side.
Kid MCFARLAND has been carrying his
right hand in sling ever since his ten
round draw with Billy Ahearn.
Charlie White says that fast boxer who
can fight in close and avoid Joe WalcOtt' g
left hand viii defeat the negro welter-
weight
1t is announced that Pat Daley of New
York, who is now in London, and Charley
NIcKeever are to box before one OF the Eng
1ish athletic clubs.