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The San Francisco call., 1897-03-28
BRIDES FOR A
SMALL DOVER
Market Rates for Chinese
Women Said to Be
Cut Down
By the System Pursued in the
Presbyterian Mission in
This City.
Bridegrooms Must Pay Seventy.Five
Dollars for a Wife, if They
Can Aft I'd It.

A Tumor has been current in Chinatown
for some time to the effect that the Pres
byterian Chinese Mission, over which
Miss Culbertson presides, is supported by
dowries given by Cinnamon who marry
female inmates of the institution.
A Chinese Woman ordinarily costs all
the way from 500 to several thousand
dollars, in proportion to her beauty and
her accom- plishments, which fact is cited
by those who are spreading the rumor as
tending to prove that the Presbyt yterian
Mission is q cheapener of rates in the
slave market.
The rumor says that when a Chinaman
desires 10 marry and finds the price too
high in the open market he goes to the
Presbyterian mission, where "he catchee
gal wifee' for money consideration paid
TO Miss CulDertson.
That lady was interviewed by a CALL
reporter last night. She is confined to her
room by sickness and was very much sur
prised to hear of the rumor. She ex-
planned the matter by saying that a
Chinaman who marries a girl IN the mis-
sion is expected to pay a years board for
her, which amounts to $75. This sum is
exacted from those only who are able to
pay, and is the maximum sum required
OF any one, 10 matter now many years
the woman may have been an inmate of
the home.
All the expenses of the home, including
board, washing, repairs, etc., amount to
only 500, exclusive of salaries. The total
cost, including salaries, is $195 a month.
This money is supplied by the Foreign
Board OF Missions. whose headquarters are
IN New York City, and to whom Miss Gull
bertson sends all the receipts of the home,
including the $75 marriage fee and all
other donations or earnings. Evory year
the ladies In charge of the several m issions
are called upon by the board to make a
statement of the total amount Of money
they wish to use during the coming year.
and if there is sufficient money in the
fund the board allows it; otherwise only
as much as can be spared is sent, and the n
the greatest economy is observed.
Miss Culbertson added that rarely as
many as twelve marriages take place dur
ing the year OF girls In the home, and the
grooms in all cases do not pay the $75, so
that the receipts from that source are not
considerable.
"Some comment has been made,n said
Miss Culbertson. ION the fact that we
have established no home for boys. The
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-28
COOK & CO., L23 Kearny
a FEW RANDOM sHoTs--

FEW RANDOM SHO7S-
.100 Tall Banquet Lamps, finished in
wv gold plate, Rochester center
draught burner, chimney, ring, and a
beautiful new etched globe. Regular price
$3.50. Our aggressive
Slaughter price SI.o5.
o000 Finest Semi Porcelain, Large
SO00 Breakfast Coffee Cups and
Saucers, pure white, from the celebrated
factory of 7. & R. Boote. Always sold at
$I.75 per doz. Our Aggressive or c+e
Slaughter price, pairs for , w.
800 Decorated ,:, d,9:l,s Toilet Sets, very best
ular price, $2.75 per set. Our Aggressive
oraagn'ef oriee' $I.o5 per set.
1k0 Dozen Decorated English Dinner
AOO Plates, slightly imperfect. Reg
ular price, $2.25 per dozen. Our Aggress-
I'VE nrics slaughter s cents each.
Hk Tea Sets in beautiful transparent
- Carlsbad China, a. pieces in each
set, various styles of decoration. Regular
price, 5000 per set. Our Aggressive
ni nrice' $5.o5 per set.
k00 Dozen finest quality, thin blown
oOV Water Tumblers, engraved by
hand. Regular price, $I.oo per dozen.
s1auaS9sr sa5 aSsTeSsiee priee, IS cts. per set.
150 Dozen Beautiful China Teacups
AoV and Saucers, very handsome de-
corations. Regular price, S. per dozen.
Sal slaushisr agslepsiee priee, 10 cts. pair.
C00 Pretty Nickle-plated and Chased
eter. Regular price, so cents. Our Ag-
sr;ss grssslve Slaughter IS cts. each.
o0n Bottles of Dennison's Celebrated
oOO Cement for mending Glass,
Chinaware and Wood. Regular price,
Is cts; Our Aggressive 10 cents.
Slaughter price,
OO0 Terra Gotta cuspidores, with de-
@OO corations. Regular price, 80 cts.
Slaughter price, Is cents.
10n Table Lamps with Decorated
AOO Base and Combination Decorated
Chimney and Globe, all complete. Reg
ular price, s.. Our Ag. 20 cents.
1sn Beautiful Imitation Cut-Glass
AcV Fruit, Salad or Berry Bowl, in.
in diameter. Regular price, so cents.
Sa1 s1ausSter aggseIslSe nrioe, IS cents.
EXTRA SPECIAL DINNER SET
OFFER-Our Fine Porcelain Dinner Set,
very neatly decorated. Always sold at
SIS. This set is complete set for II
persons. Our Aggressive &,ooo
Slaughter price, o
This is the Greatest Dinner Set
Offer ever heard Of
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-28

$500. At eight round trips per year the
annual subsidy would be 1924, 900.
This subsidy appears to be smaller than
will be earned by the line, as the steamers
are announced to have more tonnage and
speed than Captain Merry has assumed.
This advantage is something for ocean
carriers of other flags than that of the
nese line will have furt er advantage of
cheaper wages and cheaper supplies,
The Toyo Ksen Kabushiki is greedily
watching the Suez business between New
York, Europe and the Orient and that is
one of its fields of conquest. The silks
and the teas which are diverted from the
Suez route thitherward will give that
much more to the through commerce OF
this port. In this carrying trade the
Southern Pacific, with its Sunset route,
and the Morgan line Of steamships FROM
New Orleans to New Y ork can offer more
advantageous connection than can its
rivals.
"Mr. Asanol has had two conferences
with President Craig and myself" says
Captain Merry, but all we know is that
San Fran cisco will be the terminus of the
new line and that he will be ready for
operation in bout a year. We have told
Mr.. Asano that the Cham ber OF Com
merce would do all it could to secure the
com pany proper Wnar1 1acllltleS, ana no
other aid has been asked of US. The
operation OF this new line must add to the
maritime commerce of this port by its
ability to bring more business this way.
1t will undoubtedly tend to establish
closer commercial relations between San
Francisco and Japan and steadily increase
our business there"
President Huntington expressed regret
that in the course of the interview he had
granted on Friday some of his express
sions should have been. as he claims. in
advertently misunderstood. He explained
this yesterday by stating that he had not
meant to be understood as f1inging d e.
tiance at any OF his associates in the South.
ern Pacific Company, but simply as stat
ing that he was confident OF being re-
elected president OF the corporation.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-28

The further understanding was reached
that the new line should effect some ami
cable arrangement with the old com panies
by which sailings should alternate and the
peace of rates and business be preserved.
With this general understanding the de-
tails will be worked out in due time.
Mr.. Asano has given very thorough
study to the possibilities of business for
the new line, as well as to the compare
tive advantage of Pacific Coast ports for
terminal purposes, and the decision for
the future which now appears is the re-
suit
The three new 6000-ton steamers
which Mr.. Asano recently contracted for
in England will be OF about the size and
fitted and will have speed of seventeen
knots. The service will be well calculated
to invite patronage.
The line will have other advantages,
however, on which its success will be
mainly calculated.
mo American or English steamship
company can keep to the ocean in compe-
tition with it,, is what Captain w. L.
Merry, secretary of the Chamber of Com
merce. said yesterday about it.
That liberal subsidy offered by the jap
anese Government for the fostering of
Japan's maritime greatness is the chief
thing to look at Captain Merry has well
informed himself ABOUT the Japanese SUBJ
sidy law. and he recently compiled a
statement which Senator White used on
the floor of Congress. Mr.. Merry has cal
culated the subsidy which the new line
will receive as follows:
On each 5000 ton foreign-buiIt steamer
with ali average speed Of fifteen knots,
there will be a tonnage payment of $3.50
per 1000 miles. The round trip between
Yokohama and San Francisco Is about
5000 miles. giving tonnage premium per
trip of $11, $50 A extra premium of IL
yields $4,000. A speed premium OF 20 per
cent additional for each knot over ten
knots adds $11, ,250, making S31, 500. An
ambiguous passage in the law seems to
allow an additional speed premium, which
would make the total subsidy per trip
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-28

subject of a boys home has been dis
cussed several times, but we found that
we could not afford to open such home,
and n fact there is no necessity for it.
1T should be remem bered that Chine Sc
boys are we'll cared for by their parents
and are not treated as interiors, as are the
girls. Neither are they Kidnaped or sold
into slavery. This home. of course, would
not be a su uitable place for boys"
There are thirty-six Chinese women and
girls now in the home, and among them
are five six years old or under. The rest
range from 10 to Is years of age, and the
women from 20 TO % years.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-28

was IN a store on the opposite side of the
street at 772 Howard street. She saw the
body while it was in it's downward fight.
The arms and legs were extended and fly
ing in space. A second later there was
sickening crash on the stone walk. Oaly
the lower half of the face RENAME whole.
The rest of head was scattered over a
space of twenty feet. An examination
of the body by the Coroner's deputies
showed that it did not contain whole
bone and the flesh was mashed to pulp.
Deceased is said to have a wife and two
sons living in Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-28

exit from this world was revolving to con-
TEN plate.
The desperate man plunged head first
from the roof of four-storv building al the
corner of Fourth and Howard streets. n e
struck on the stone sidewalk on his heao.
He was killed instantly and his body was
mang.ed in a horrible manner. Deaih
was 50 sudden that not muscle OF the
body quivered. The horrifying scene was
witnessed by bali dozen persons, who
turned faint.at the dreadful spectacle.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-28
Agents Go North.

The six weeks investigation nto the affairs
OF the Custom-house has been concluded by
Treasury Agents More. West and Cullum. The
latter goes north to-day, and Mr.. West will
follow soon. Major More is stationed at this
port. The departure of the two special agents
investigating the reports that large quanti-
ties OF opium have recently been smuggled
acr ross the Canadian frontier into the United
States.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-28

L. H. Fink, formerly Virginia City mining
man, aged go, dropped dead at Mason and
Bush streets Friday afternoon. On his
clothes was a card from the Howard-street
Free Clinic showing that he had lived at
Fifth street. He leaves a family of daughters
now living at Virginia City.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-28
A New society.

The organizers OF the San Francisco Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will
meet at P. NJ. Monday in room 90, filth floor
of the Donohoe building, to complete arrange
ments for placing the society in working Or
der. A full attendance of those interested in
humane work is expected.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-28
TO CAPITALISTS
and INVESTORS.
MAGNIFICENT
BUSINESS
PROPERTY.

NV. line Of Howard ST.. 100 feet NE. Of Sixth
st.; this location is in of the strongest growing
Portions Of our city. and is certain to enhance in
value rapidly; at small outlay an income can be
shown Of say $3.50 to $500 per month: full par
tculars OF leases, etc, at our ofce; it is the
buildings it is but 100 feet from sixth St. very
prominent cross >treet is of the largest pieces
of property downtown; for specula ion or an In
vestment the best and most certain show for large
profit of any large piece of real estate in the City
Look at Its size, l00xl6O feet, running through
Will be sold as an entirety or in two large sub
divisions
Van Ness Ave. Residence Lots.
Sc. $50 vara) cor Van Ness ave. and Francisco
1913 feet This eegant location for resld ences is on
the grand boulevard, Van ess ave. is near the
Government reservation, and commands a grand
marine view: Van Ness ave- is bituminized
Business Triangle Lot.
- NE. line Of Montgomery ave. aud W. line OF
Taylor ST.. this is an elegant piece OF property for
a specu alton OF inve tment; car lines in every
direction; 10; 7s:7s4 x5e; ;7l4x47:l1s feet.
Point Lobos Avenue Corner Lot.
SW. cor Point Lobos and 9th aves.; grand
feet.
Richmond Investment Property.
NV. cor. G st. and 10th ave-; large piece of
property near Golden Gate Park-l block away;
cars on d ST.; large corner lot, 1S2xlOS:S feet
Magnificent Richmond Corner Lot.
Sc. cor. Point Lobos and 10th aves; an elegant
corner lot for business residence the grand,
wide boulevard; Point Lobcs avenue ard outro
electric road; grand corner LOT, S2:6xlO0 feet
Ocean Boulevard" Lots.
e. line of 4Sth ave. Ocean bou evard), 100 feet
south Of ST., and near the Ocean House; this
grand piece OF properly fronts the boulevard
which IS now bang comp eted-nas the boundless
Pacific Ocean on its west front, and VIII soon be
will be sold entire, 100x240 feet through to 47th
ave, or In four subdivisions. 5Oxl2O feet EACH
Large Richmond Lot.
w. line 9th ave, 265 feet south of Point Lobos:
large handsome lot ready for building near Point
Lobos ave.; Sutro electric cars; lot 7ox120 feet
For particulars, catalogues, etc, inquire OF
EASTON, ELDKlDGE g. CO.,
63S Market st. Auctioneers.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-28
Fink Dronned D.ad

ADVANCES made on furniture ana pianos with
or without removal. J. Noonan. 1Q17-10 023 Mission
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-28

Fifth-DanieI MuIIin Estate, the Four
Following Properties:
(d) 315-3l7 Golden Gate avenue between Hyde
and Larkin sts. houses OF rooms and bath
each; rent $50 per MONTH lot 34:41zxl37:6 g feet,
(b) 457-459 ) evenson ST., Sc line, between
Fifth and Sixth sts.: double house OF 6 rooms
each: lot 26:6x70 feet.
lc) Lot 8. line of Oak ST. distant 2S7:6 feet W. Of
Devlsadero ST.; 25x137:6.
(d) Ocean View lot w. line OF Bright ST.. so
feet S. Of Randolph; 25x100 feet; the cleo
trio cars.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-28
PLUNGED TO
HIS DEATH
Frightful Suicide Of An
drew Bohn on How
ard Street.
He Sprang Head Downward
From the Roof of a Very
High Building.
His Brains Scattered All Over the
Stone Side walk-Old, Sick
and Despondent

Andrew Bohn, Frenchman, 90 years of
age, committed suicide yesterday, and his
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-28
Ninth-A. W. Bode Estate.

No. 1889 Howard street, east line, between
Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets: improveme ents
consist of 3 fats OF 5, and rooms and bath
each, and rear house of rooms; lot 27xll0; rent
$54 per month.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-28
Thirteenth = BY Order of Crockel


925 Valencia St. east line, distant 224 feet mort
of Twenty-first; 2-story bay window house of
rooms and bath; lot 24x90 ieet.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-28

Fourteenth, (A)- Market-Street Busi-
ness Property.
South or southwest corner of Market and
Twelfth sts Improvements store and fats; loo
25:11x90 feet.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-28
Twelfth-John Burns Estate.

3031 or 207 Twentieth ST., south line, between
Alabama and Florida; 2-story house of rooms
and bath above and coalyard below; lot 25x104
feet.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-11-12
3efferson Club Opening.

The dedication Of the newhall of the Jefferson Club
last Tuesday night, together with the ball and ban
quet that followed, of the most pleasant af
fairs ever given in this city
The exercises of the evening were begun by Mr.. S.
l. Bloomberg, who introduced Mr.. Charles Mihiser
chairman OF the Building Committee, who in few
beiefy appropriate remarks turned over the hall
formally to the club. 1t was received by Mr.. Ph,n
Whitlock, president of the organization who re-
sponded in kind
Rabbi Calisch delivered short address, after
which brief history of the Jewish social societies of
Richmond, prepared by Mr.. Charles Mihiser was
distributed as souvenir of the occasion
Dancing begun at 10 o'clock, and at midnight
there was an intermisson, during which the banquet
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-11-12

was served and greatly enjoyed It was 2:3O when
the last participants departed not single incident
having occurred to mar the entire evenings enter
tainment
An interesting fact in connection with the new
hall is that it was just ten months from the day
the club authorized the work until the first en-
tertalnment in the building held a positive proof
that all movements are not talked to DEATH"
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-11-12
GERMANY.

The anti-Semites at time were a powerful
body in Saxony, where, it may be remembered the
Jewish method of slaughterng animals was pro-
hbted few years ago. The recent elections to the
Saxon Parliament show however, that the anti
Semites have lost considerable ground for only one
of their candidates was returned
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-11-12
Richmond news.
Mrs. A. Goldback is extremely i'll.

Mrs A. Godback is extremely ILL.,
Cadet Milton Bloomberg is in the city visiting his
mother.
Mrs. A. Rothschild, with her two children, left
this week to visit her parents in Cincinnatti
Mrs S. Weinberg, who has been visiting her pa
rents, has returned to her home in Baltimore
Mr.. Nathan Heidelberg, of New York. was the
guest this week of his sister, Mrs. S. A. Strauss
DR.. M w. Peyser left yesterday for Baltimore,
where he goes to take special course in surgery
DR.. E. G. Levy lectured bacteriology before the
senior classes at the High School Wednesday last
There will be hypnotic lecture and exhibition by
Mr. Lee at the Jefferson Club this Sunday night at
$50 o'clock
The latest rumors of an engagement link the
names of charming lady and one of our rising
young professional men
The Perpetual Building, Loan and Trust Com
pany will have sale of property to stockholders on
December 7th, 9Th and 9th
The mortgage bonds (six per cent } issued by the
Jefferson Club to the of the impro
are proving quite popular. So great has been the
demand for them that has been found necessary to
restrict them to members only, and even they are
limited as to the amount to be taken Mr. F. S. Mvers
chairman OF the finance committee has still few
lett which can be procured if applied for at once
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-11-12
Roanoke, pa.

At the regular meeting of the Temple Emanuel
congregation, held last Sunday at P. NJ the fol-
lowing officers were elected: M Rosenberg president;
s. Cohen, vice president; Solomon Levy treasurer
D. Slmon secretary; G. May, S. Silverstone and M.
Goldman, trustees
At the same time benevolent society was organ
lied with Mr. Goldman as treasurer
Mr.. y. May was again appointed supernten-
dent OF our Sunday school. Enough praise cannot
be given him for the good work done in our Sunday
school under his leadership. May the God of Israel
spare his life and health for many years to come that
he may continue the good he is doing.
Mr.. A. May, of Cincinnatt was home on visit
tor short time to his parents, Mrs and Mr.. G. May
Miss Dora Rosenberg is contemplating visit
to Baltimore shortly.
Miss Sarah Bushweiler, of New York is on visit
to her uncle and aunt Mrs. and Mr.. 6. May.
Mr.. S Heyman is business trip to Kentucky
We are pleased to record that Miss May the
daughter OF Mr. Isaac Bacharach after weeks sick
ness, is again able to be out:
Mr.. Joseph Frank and DR.. S mon took a trip to-
gether last Monday to Fincastle strong team for
two bachelors.
Mr.. Ephram and family have left Roanoke to re-
side in Philadelphia, Pa. May prosperity be with
them Roanoke lost an enterprising merchant and
our congregation an active member.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-20
HALF RATES AUTHoRIzED.
The Huntington Lines md Wells-
Fargo Express Make Rcductions.

Ihc Huntington Lines and Wells-
Fargo Express Make Rcducti"ns.
The traffic departments OF the Sunset ami
the Central routes have issued circulars
ANNOUNCING that shipments OF fruits. flow
ers and vegetables for exhibition in the
Fruit Flower and Vegetable display to be
held In Houston December 9 to IL would
be brought to Houston and returned to
point of shipment At ono MALT the regular
tariff rate each way, no shipment, how
ever. to be taken Tor less Than 20 cents.
Such shipments must be consigned to the
association, or, II consigned 10 individuals
they will only be delivered al the ioie-
going rate on an order from the secretary
OF The association. This order Is effective
November 25 and expires l)ecenbsr 10.
shipments for the exhibition other than
tics named will b. handled under the fol-
lowing rule, issued several days ago: -.
ARTICLES for any fair or exposition VIII
be carried at full rates going, and return.
Ing ftee, within thirty laws after close OF
The eApcslticn or fair at which they are
exhibited. provided they are accompanied
nv certificate Of the secretary that SAID
Articles we're exhibited and have net
hanged ownership. II is provided that the
above is understood not 20 extend TO race
horses."
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-20
COLORADO RATE WAR.
1t VIII Ne a Fight to q Finish.
Cuts Met.

1t VIII Ne a Fight to a Finish,
Cuts Met.
& Traffic men In this part OF the state are
watching with great deal oi interest the
effect OF the reduction in Colorado rates
made by roads in the western territory.
which is effective today.
The reduction Is not appreciated little
bit by the Texas Colorado lines, who have
secured much freight Of Eastern origin in
consequence OF the ocean rate controversy.
The rail rate from Galveston to Colorado
common points is si.SO per hundred, and
since the western roads have made de-
creases presumably for meeting the situa-
ton, bidders for the business through
the Texas rort and Houston would not re-
ject an opportunity to lower their rate,
claiming that they Are entitled to the best
OF 1t owing to the existing conditions.
This sentiment, however, is net unani-
nous by any means. 4 traffic man said
to reporter for This Post yesterday: 1.-THE
Texas roads are to be commended on their
staying qualities anil in fighting shy OF the
tate disturbances caused by the steamship
lines. This applies on north or westbound
business. In this day OF sharp competition
en- increased desire to secure freight fur
nishes an incentive TO chop the rate, but
fortunately the roads have kept from 1t.
Notwithstanding the temptation has been
very great They shouli continue to ig-
more the reductions.
Tile Transmissourl lines adept tariff
today which meets the Chicago cut TIE
Chicago Times Herald says: Further re-
ductsons OF, the new Colorado rates are
likely to occur The gulf lines, whose COM
petition the new rates were made to meet.
have announced further cute, though the
figures are not stated. The overland lines
certainly will meet the new competition,
as 1t was announced that the fight shopld
he ono IN huish -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-20

Dallas, Texas, November l9.-President
e. H. r. Green Of the Texas Midland rail-
road will apply to the next legislature for
special permit to allow him to operate
buffet sideboards on sleeping cars used on
his line without paying special bounty
taxes for such privileges In the counties
through which the Midland runs. President
Green says that under the present arrange
ment 1t would cost about $4,000 to g,t
licenses to operate each buffet. This Is too
OF the Midland wants this changed.