The San Francisco call., 1897-01-28
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.


VIII E Fisher has been sued for divorce
by his wife, Rebecca Fisher.
The death of c. c. Nordhausen is surrounded
by mysterious circumstances.
J. A. Jenson has been sentenced to twenty
five years in the state prison for burglary.
Rain. with southe asterly winds, is the best
the weather bureau can promise for to-day.
Henning Koster's will has been filed for pro-
bate The entire estate is bequeathed to his
family.
Testimony in the case of Qpackenbush
against Quacken bush is being heard by Judge
SeaweI!.
Heavy rains are falling all over the State.
witha prospect of the storm continuing for
day or two longer.
new society has been formed for the en-
tertsinment OF the Exempt Firemen. 1t is
called the Cleaners.
Harry Casner, merchant living at 2261s
Fulton street, has filed petition ininsolvency
He owes $1l64 80; assets $500.
Chin wah Sing. house-cleaner in the
Palace Hotel, fell down an elevator shaft, a
distance OF 100 feet, and was crushed to death
Two manacled prisoners jumped overheard
from a Stockton steamer yesterday, aud were
nearly drowned while attempting to swim
ashore
In the Jennie Parsons estate contest con-
tinuRnce for one month has been granted Tor
the purpose of securing the deposition OF Ned
Hanley.
Ex-Mavor Ellert says that he thinks that q
sewer system for San Francisco can be pro-
vided without bond issue, by doing the work
by degrees.
Mrs. Stanford invited all the messenger
boys in the City 10 her mansion on Mob Hill
yesterday afternoon and entertained and
feasted them.
Will E. Fisher, the insolvent real-estate
agent, returned from Stockton yesterday
morning. He was accompanied by Joseph
Nye, private detective.
Hon. Henry E. Highton lectured last night
in Metropolitan Temple. upon "The True
Basis OF American Citizenship" The proceed
ings were neld under the auspices of Golden
Gate Council No. "a, Y. NJ. l.
Four OF the favorites won at Ingleside yes
terday. The successful horses were: Last
Chance, Benamela, Cespar, Mr.. Reel, Morte
Fonse, Greyhurst and Salvation.
DR.. Rottanzi chairman OF the Finance Com
m1ttee OF the Board OF Supervisors, has found
the deficit in City funds for the first SIX
months TO aggregate over $4,000.
Chinatown is swarming with htghbinders
imported by the Sam Yups TO avenge Little
Pete's' murder and many prominent Celes-
tials have employed Caucasian guards.
Patrick Kenny, an old man from Vancouver,
B. c., is n padded cell in the Receiving Hos
pital, and it is believed that he has been
knocked down and robbed by q gang of thieves.
The CorinthIan Yacht Club met at Red
Mems Hall on Bush street last night, elected
o officers for the ensuing year, and debated
upon what constitutes an amateur yachtsman
Justice OF the Peace Carroll has decided
that George Allen, who trained Tom Shsrkey
for the 60 with Fitzsimmons, is entitled to re-
cover the full amount claimed by him for his
services.
DR.. James Graham Sharp and Miss Rose Ep-
piuger were married last evening at the resi-
dence OF the brids's parents, 1907 Octavia
street. Rev. Dr. Noorsanger officiated at the
ceremony.
Miss Martha Shainwald and Leopold Meyer
were married last evening a the BRIDES apart
ments at the Colonial. The ceremony which
was very private, was followed by q reception
for 200 people.
Major Frank Robinson and wife OF San Fran
cisco have formed Chrisfs Rescue Home for
wayward girls. They expect to win by giving
the girls great liberty after cure and by treat
ing them kindly while there.
At the Railroad Comm issioners' meeting, it
was decided to temporarily postpone action
on a uniform system OF railroad bookkeep-
ing, pending information to arrive from the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
William Robinson Whittier and Miss Eliza
beth Carroll were married yesterday at noon
at the residence OF the brI de's mother, corner
California street and Van Ness avenue. Arch
bishop RIordan performed the ceremony.
The park committee Of the old Grand Jury
yesterday made its promised report to the new
Grand Jury. The committee OF the new Grand
Jury Will be enlarged, ana thorough inYes-
t1gation OF the charges OF extravaganza Will be
made.
Chief Crowley addressed letter yesterday
TO the Chinese Consul that the explosion of
frecrackers during the Chinese New Year
would not be permitted, and any violators of
the law would be severely punished.
Two of the many burglars who have re-
Gently been working in the neighborhood Of
the panhandle OF the park, robbed the grocery
store of Hueppeden e. Mueller at Lott street
and Golden Gate avenue, OF 1921 80 yesterday
morning.
Society amateurs are preparing for repre-
sentation OF Tom RobertSon's comedy "Caste"
at the Bush-street Theater just before Lent
The proceeds are TO be divided between the
Children's Hospital and the Bishop Armitage
OrphRnage.
Sister Anna, superintendent of the Maria
Kip Orphanage, has petitloned to be appointed
guardian OF the following-named children:
Ieonle Lehman, May Sophia Wood, Sadie Gee,
Adolpha and Matilda Muller, Mabel Molloy
and Mary Margaret Lyons.
Edward B. Rambo of San Francisco has re-
turned home from San Diego, where he as
sisted In the closing of q deal Tor I2O acres of
iaqo o a on san san ppego p Bay, which, it is believed
tension from Salt Lake and by q new trans
Pacific steamship line.
Mrs. Ida A. Hull of the Methodist Chinese
Mission VIII retire the first of February from
active rescue work Mrs Hull is well known
haYing been identified with the rescue work
for four years. She will, however continue to
teach in the mission. Miss K Lake will take
up 16I HO4As
In Judge Hunts court yesterday q Jury gave
q verdict Tor the defendant in the case OF Os-
mond ]. Nelson against the Market-street
Railway Company. Nelson asked for $40 600
damages on account of being injured bv a col
hsion of q streetcar with wagon in which he
was riding.
Mayor Phelan has addressed q note to the
Grand Jury, calling for an Investigation of
certain allegations to the effect that Frank
Marty, who held the contract for supplying
milk to the City and County Hospital und er
the old Board of Supervisors, had offered to
bribe certain officials in order to secure a re-
newal of the contract.
This evening the young people OF Calvary
Presbyterian Church will entertain members
and friends of theYonng Mems Christian Asso-
citation at the Association building, Mason and
Ellis streets, and have provided for the oeca-
sion most interesting programme of music,
songs, readings, etc. Mrs. Prizes t-Fine, Mrs.
Sedgley- Reynolds, Walter Campbell, d. NJ. Law
renee, Professor Burnett and F. Shaw VIII as
sist in the entertainment of the guests All
friends of the institution are invited to attend.
The com mission, consisting of Mayor Phelau,
Judge Seawell and Judge Low, TO appoint in
terpre ters for the criminal courts, met yester-
QaY afternoon and partly completed the work
IN hand. Louis Locke was appointed Chinese
Interpreter, Dr.. c. ID. Salfeld German In ter
prefer, and Victor d. Martini Italian inter-
prefer. Carlo DunderO was a prominent can
didate Tor the position of in terpreter of Italian
but ne was barred out by being a resident of
Alameda County. The interpreter Of French
Spanish and other languages will probably be
appointed to-day.