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The San Francisco call., 1898-01-29
TO ISSUE 4
 PICTURE BOOK Alam eda County Anxious to Appear to Good
 Advantage. Taxpayers to Get illustrations of Some Recent Road Inn
 provenents.
An Attempt to Let the People See What They Get for Million
 and Half
Oakland Office San Francisco Call.

sos Broadway, Jan. 28.
 Alameda County intends to be very generous Within a few weeks mod crate amount of dollars will be expend- ed in placing before the taxpayers an H. lustrated annual report which is just what the taxpayers need, and which, 1T it had been issued annually for the last ten years, would have saved much Of the suspicion that has hung over the actions of the county officials.
 This illustrated report of County Clerk Jordan will not only contain an intelligently resume of all the expendi- lures of the county, but it will also be illustrated in such a manner that the citizens may see where the money has gone and what results it has produced. The annual cost of administering the government of Alameda County is about s1 16O0. 900, and there has long been an idea prevalent that a large percent age of this could be saved. General charges of extravaganza and tnJudi- ciousness have frequently been made, and not without reason, but now that 1t is proposed to place before the people a truthful account of the expenditure of their money, it will be possible for the citizens to carefully scan these fig ures and intelligently frame a platform upon which Supervisors and county of- ficials must stand as regards econ omy.
 One of the sources of expense with which least sympathy has been shown is the county infirmary. The new re- port will contain several pictures of the department of this institution, which will convey a better idea than any other medium and give correct inn pression of conditions at the in digents' home. A series of pie lures has also been made of some of the permanent concrete culverts that have been built on the county road. It was formerly the custom to squander ! a few thousand dollars every year on patching up wooden culverts, but dur | ing the past four years several of ! these flimsy affairs have been replaced 1 by solid pieces of masonry that will ! stand for all time. Many permanent | iron bridges have been built in place 1 of the old wooden structures, and it is | the intention of the report to show l these things pictorially and to adver- l tise to all the country that the affairs | of this county are tolerably well ad- miaistered. No annual reports were ! issued till three years ago, when Clerk
 Jordan issued partial one. The fol lowing year one little more complete
 was fled, but that now in progress
 goes into detail and will leave TO ex-
 cuse for any one not to be well in | formed on the county's finances.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-29
CONDUCTOR WARE
 LOSES HIS WIFE
Makes Public His Intention to Pay No More Family
 Bills.
Husband Says Wife Loved Dress, She Says He Was Too
 Stingy.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call.
 909 Broadway Ian oS


 90S Broadway, Jan. 2S. Frank E. Ware. a well-known conduc- tor on the Southern Pacific, published one of those significant little notices to- night stating that his wife, Mary, having left his home without due cause, he does not intend to pay any more of her bills. Four years ago Frank Ware married Mary Edwards, and the young couple were given quite send-off by the many fellow-employes of the road. For a while all went well and their little home was one of peace and happiness, but Mrs Ware gradually tired of trying to live within the limits of her husbands salary. The conductor, on the other hand. was anxious to have a reserve fund, and this little matter of finances gradually led to a gap which fast widened.
 The young folks were of tender years when they married and Mrs Wares TO- mantle ideas could not be carried out on a conductors modest salary, and her dream was soon dispelled. Some time ago, the husband says, she took all her little possessions and their spare cash and although he will not say one harsh word against her, he declares she had no just cause for breaking up his home He has merely stated that he could not persuade his wife that noble qualities, rather than fine dress. make a good wife. On the other hand Mrs. Ware says her husband was stingy and irritable. and so has ended the little romance of their lives
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-29
OCEAN TRAVEL.
PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP co.

Steamers leave Broadway wharf 4As For ports in Alaska, a. nn., Jan. 1, G. Ii. IS, 21. 26. 31. and every fifth day thereafter.
 For Victoria, Vancouver (B. e., Port Town send, Seattle, Tacoma Everett. Anacortes and New Whatcom (Bellinghaln Bay, Wash), a. m., Jan. 1, 6. Il, Is, 21. 26, 31. and every fifth day thereafter, connecting at Vancouver with c. P. Ky, at Tacoma with N. P. By, at Seattle with Great Northern Ry.. and com- panys steamer for Alaska
 For Eureka Humboldt Bay). steamer Po- mona p. m. Jan. l. 5. 10. IA. IS. 22 2s si. Feb. 4 s. 12, IS. 20. s. 2s
 For Santa Cruz. Monterey. San Simeon: ca- ota: Santa Barbara; Ventura, Hueneme. San Pedro. East San Pedro Clos Angeles) and Newport. am. Jan l. 5. g. Ia. 1T. 21. 25 g. and every fourth day thereafter.
 For San Diego. stopping only at Port Har- ford tSan Luis Obispo), Santa Barbara. Port Los Angeles and Redondo G4os Angeles}. II a. n., Jan 3. 2, II. 15, 1s. 2a. 27, s1 and every fourth day thereafter.
 For Ensenada, Magdalena Bay San Jose del Cabo, Mazatlan, Altata, La Paz, Santa Ro- salia and Guaynnas (Mex.). 10 a. n.. Jan. and "a of each month thereafter.
 The Company reserves the right to change without previous notice steamers. sailing dates and hoIlrs of saiIipe
 TICKET OFFICE-Palace Hotel. New Montgomery st.
 GOODALL. PERKINn & CO.,, Gen. Agts.
 10 Market st.. San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-29
TOOK 4 GIRL FOR 4 BURGLAR Amusing Experience of a Robber-Hunting
 Party.
An Innocent Servant Starts the Alarm and Is Cap
 tuPed.
pr. Lang Convinced That Thieves Have Designs on His
 Home.
Oakland Office. San Francisco Call.

Oakland Office, San Francisco Call.
 sos Broadway, Jan. 2S
 The numerous burglaries that are now being committed are productive of some very amusing experiences, but none is more ludicrous than an ad- venture which occurred at the house of Dr. Lang in East Oakland last night.
 On two or three occasions recently the doctor has been aware of the fact that men have been prowling around his house after dark, and he has dis covered evidence that left no doubt in his mind that their intention was to break in and take whatever of value they could find.
 He decided on a plan which he be- lieved would succeed in capturing any burglar who might come to his prem ises. His residence is at the corner of Fourth avenue and East Twelfth street, and anticipating thieves. he in- vited four young fellows to his house, all of them over six feet two inches in height. He thought that with this gang of giants they would accomplish some thing. These young men were A. F. Mcdonald, Thomas J. Thompson, Har- old Mccoy and F: Millar. They passed the early portion of the evening in stretching threads across the pathway that leads to the entrance. pr. Lang had previously attached a powerful burglar alarm to the front door, and these threads were connected with it.
 About 10 o'clock, when the house was all dark, and the young men on guard. the residents in that neighborhood were aroused by hearing loud yells, as of lady in distress, from the vicinity of pr. Lanz's house. Four tall fellows were seen to be pursuing a fleeing fig ure, but the flight soon stopped when they discovered that they were chasing a woman.
 l A little investigation showed that it ! was pr. LanZs servants night off. and ] about 10 o'clock she was returning to ! the house. On going up the pathway ! she unconsciously broke the little black thread, the burglar alarm, unlike most machines of it's character, worked with precision, and an instant later the i frightened maid, followed by the tall ] guards, was flying down the pathway all shouting like coyotes.
 l This attempted burglary has not been reported to the police.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-29

YAQUINA BAY-Arrived Jan 2s-Str Presi- dent, hence Jan 25.
 Sailed Jan 2S-Stmr Alice Blanchard. for PORT GAMBLE--Arrived Jan 2s-Bktn Sailed Jan 2S-schr NJ weatherwax for Launceston; Arg bark Bundaleer. for Nou- ASToRIA-saiied Jan 2S-stnr State of Cal ifornia. for San Francisco.
 FOREIGN PORTS.
 MELBOURNE-Saile Jan 27-Bark Sea King for Newcastle, NSW. to load for San vICToRIA-saied Jan 2S-stmr City of To- LIvERPooL~Arrived Jan 27-Br ship Var ana, hence Sept S.
 YOKOHAMA Jan 25--Haw stmr China, hence Jan 6. 2s-Br stmr Lombard nm HoNGKoNG- Jan 27-Br stmr Elm press of India. from Vancouver.
 Sailed Jan 26-Stmr City of Picking, for San Francisco.
 AUCKLAND-Arrived Jan 2s at F m-Br stmr Moana, hence Jan 9.
 TRANSATLANTIC STEAMERS. MovILLE,,sailed Jan 2S-stmr Anchoria' BoULoGNE-s Sailed Jan 2S-stmr spaarn- LIvERPooI-sailed Jan 2s-stmr Bovic.fo NEW YoRK-Arrived Jan 2s-stmr Aller.
 NEGOTIATIONS. COQCILLE RIVER-Per Jennie-140 tons coal. cs iannels 50 bxs apples, 2I hides bbls wool r cs mdse 1 six coal, bal pelts' GRAYs 'tf HARBoR-Per OR Per- Del Norte-s2O M ft lumber, 37 cs boots and shoes pKg hsru- i ware, 53 bbls salmon. l coNsIGNEEs Per Del Norte-Grays Harbor Commercial 1 Co; Calm. Nickelsburg & Go; Whitney x 1 Co: Union Gas Engine CO .r,.o . co. Per 5ennie.J K Ri%RslI pio HaIt Aris9s Bloom S9 6 Son; Tillmann & Bendel; " Brady; w ' ' Fice e Ca Ebt WG WTedfR s%Rs cash ash Store Cal l Chemical Co; Standard oil Go; w Chony.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-29
LADIES' DAY" ESTABLISHED. The Sap FroDcisco Club Opens
 It's Doors to the GentIer Sex.

The San Francisco Club has reached a degree of popularity during it's brief ex- istence second to none of the bachelor homes of the city. Its fine clubrooms on the sixteenth and seventeenth floors of the Claus Spreckels Building, and the magnificent view of the city, bay and surrounding country obtained therefrom have had much to do with establishing it in the good graces of clubmen; and now the wives, sisters and sweethearts are clamoring for peep into the charmed and charming circle, and another peep at the falry-hke panorama spread out be- low and around in every direction.
 This clamoring has become so great the club has been forced to take cogniz- ance of it, and last night the board of directors met and set aside the first and third Wednesdays of each month, to be designated as Ladies Day" when mem bers will be permitted to extend the hos pltalities of the club to their lady rela- tives and friends. The dining-room will be open to guests for luncheon, which will be served from Il a. m. to D. m. The members of the club are delighted with the innovation, while the ladies are overjoyed at the prospect of obtaining admittance to the clubrooms
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-29
Schott,s Third Concert.

Anton Schott is the drawing card at the Young Mems Christian Association Building. Last night was the third of his series of concerts, and as the popu- larity of the gifted singer has become known to the music-loving people, the at tendance has become much better, so much so that the auditorium was erowd- ed at the concert last night. In addition to the fame of Professor Schott, Mrs. c. O. Richards superior qualities as tions were Archibald Douglass''-by re- quest-(C. Loewe), Anton Schott; (a) "Ruhe Suess liebchen'' (Brahms), (b) "Mainacht" (Brahms). Mrs. Richards: Gal Am Abend" (Arthur Fickenscher), (b) ''Maiandacht i'm Walde" GA. ErnsO, An s'VeiIchen" (Mendelssohn), Miss Voltz; (a) "Widmung'' (Robert Franz). Cb) "Aut Dem Meere' (Robert Franz, Anton Richards and Miss Voltz: "The Two Grenadiers" (Reissiger), Anton Schott.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-29
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED. stmr Jennie. Moer. 52 r'qSg hours sanqaTg fran o. qule River; produce to s Kimbali toria: wreckage. to T P II Whiteiaw. rom 'i'- Stmr Jewel, Madsen' IT hours from Caspar: stmr Del Norte Allen. s8 hours from Grays Harbori pass and mdse, to Grays Harbor stmr Geo Loomis. Bridgett 3s hours firm Ventura; oil, to Union oil Go. Up river d. stmr Scotia. Johnson, S7 hours from Hue neme 34s1 sks barley. to ' Eppinger; lO56 sks 5s schr %ettie ie1 Low % 'Iog Iow. hours firm Point Reyes; 45 bxs butter, to J H Newbauer & Go
 CLEARED.
 Friday January 2s. stmr Coos Bay. Hall. San Pedro: Goodall, Br ship cawdor. Jardalla. Queenstown; Ep- sehr Alice Cooke. Penhallow, Honolulu; Williams Dimond & Co.
 SAILED.
 Friday January 2S stmr Colon; Mackinnons Panama. etc. Stmr Columbia Conway. Astoria ss stmr Gipgsy LSIand Mad santa Sa1t cTu1 schr Arthur !. Jacobson, Tilamook. Schr Viking Peterson, Grays Harbor. Schr Eureka, Erickson. Coquille River.
 TELEGRAPHIC. POINT LOBOS-Jan 2s. 10 D. m.-weather hay; wind NV; velocity miles.
 CHARTERS. The Errol loads barley at San Diego for Eu- rope. Ns; bktn Kliktat. lumber at Port Gam ble for Honolulu; Lord .,naftesbury, wheat at Portland for Europe, S5s.
 SPOKEN Jan s-1 N 90 W. Br ship Thomasina Mo- Lellan, from Oregon for Queenstown.
 DOMESTIC PORTS. TILLAMOOK-Sailed Jan 27-Stmr News boy for San Francisco. EUREKA-Salled Jan 2s-stmr Pomona and schr Helen \ Kimball, for San Francisco. coos BAY-Arrived Jan 2s-Stmr Empire, hence Jan 26; stmr Arcata, hence Jan 26; schr Seven Sisters, hence Jan g. EUREKA-Sailed Jan 2s-Stmr Pasadena for San Pedro.
 TAToosH-Passed Jan 2s-Stmr City of Puebla, hence Jan 2e for Victoria GREENWOoD-Sailed Jan 2s-Stmr Alca- gar, for San Francisco. AsTORIA-Arrived Jan 2s-Br shp St Enoch, from Nagasaki
 Sailed Jan 2s-Stmr North Pacific. COQUILLE RIVER-Saied Jan 2s-Schrs Antelope and Joseph and Henry, for San Fran cisco.
 GRAYs HARBoR-Arrived Jan 2s-schr TATOOSH-Passed Jan 27-Stmr Progreso hence Jan 4 for Seattle 2s-Stnr Washte- nav. hence Jan g for Tacoma EUREKA-Arrived Jan 2S-Stmr Laelna he FORT BRAGG-Arrived Jan 2s-stmr Rival. N
 ALBION-Arrived Jan 2S-stmr Cleone. hce Jan 27.
 sEATTLE-Arrived Jan 2s-stmr Progreso hence Jan 2f; stmr Navarro hence Jan 22; Br ship Jordanhill. from Tacoma.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-29
NOTICE TO MARINERS.

A branch of the United States Hvdrogra ph ,c Ptftce. heated in the Merchants Exchange is maintained in San Francisco for the benefit of mariners without regard to nationality and free Of expense.
 NaVlgators are cordially invited to visit the office where complete sets Of charts and sail ing directions of the world are kept on hand for comparison and reference. and the latest Information can always he obtained regarding lights, dangers to navigation and all matters of interest to ocean commerce.
 The time ball on top of the building Tele- graph Hill is hoisted ahout ten minutes before noon and fs dropped at noon. 120til meridian by telecraphic signal received each day from the United States Naval Observatory at Mare island. Cal.
 A notice stating whethe- the time hall was dropped on time or giving the error. if any. is published the same day bv the afternoon pa- pers. and by the morning rapnrs tho following day ". & HTGHES.
 Lieutenant IT N in charge
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-29
Wonts It's Poles Back.

ALAMEDA, Jan. 2S.-Some two years ago the Fort Wayne Electric Corporation and secure a foothold by putting in a plant, contrary to the wishes of the peo- pie and the orders of the Board of Trustees. They put in poles for lighting but were enjoined and ordered to remove their apparatus. This they neglected to do, and, after due notice the city itself undertook the task of removal, and tore up llS forty-foot masts belonging to the intruders. These were stored in the cor poration yard, and have remained there ever since. The corporation now desires to obtain possession of them, and has applied for permission to take them away. They will be allowed to do so af- the expense incurred by the city in their removal. The poles cost $l0 apiece.
 Whist TournoDent.
 ALAMEDA. Jan 2S.-The whist tour nan1ent of the Encinal Recreation Club began last evening with a large attend Twenty hands of duplicate whist were played, with the following result: Cooper and Murdock defeated Fortner and feated Olsen and Hopkins, 10 to g; Mes erole and Hagg defeated Danley and Innes, F to 9; Dinsmore and Stratford defeated Penney and Burnham, 1S to 12. The finals will be played next week The tournament will be continued tonight and tomorrow evening.
 EncoDpment Installation.
 ALAMEDA. Jan. 2S.-sunset Encamp- ment No: p. I. O.. O. F., installed new Grand Patriarch Wever presided at the ceremonies. The officers are as follows: Chief patriarch. John Larken; high L. Miller; scribe. w. J. Fisher; treas urer, H. P. Wichman; guide, E. A. Rand lett; first watch, Charles J. Hammond; ; watch, P. Jorgensen; fourth watch, pr. E. M. Reyes; sentinel, l.. Simon. After the installation ceremonies refreshments were served in the banquet hall.
 Funeral BnI Suit.
 ALAMEDA, Jan. 2S.-February has tried in the Recorders court the suit of A. F. Smiley of this city against G. w. Sovereign of Oroville, for s1S0, the cost of the funeral of Confidence Operator Cum mins, who imposed upon so many people with fictitious tales of his wealth, which consisted of packages of brown paper belief that Cummins had left a fortune, Sovereign stood responsible for the fu- neral bill. but when nothing but blank paper was found he refused to pay Hence the suit.
 Japanese Student Pays Tuition.
 ALAMEDA, Jan. 2S.-Another Japanese student has learned that the laws of this country are made to be obeyed, and has privilege of attending the public schools of this city. His name is R. s. Kawasalxi and he is In the high school. He claimed to be only able to pay portion of the fee. but this was accepted and he was given time In which to raise the remain der. It is expected that the other Japs will follow suit as soon as they learn that they cannot get back into the schools without making the required pay ment
 Hldmedo Notes.
 ALAMEDA, Jan. 2S.-The Gentlemen's Club of the Presbyterian Church had a very enjoyable graphophone entertain- ment last evening. They will hold pict- ure night next week.
 There will be a meeting of the Labor Exchange this evening to discuss mat ters of interest and importance. The Bimetallic Club will hold a meet
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-29
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
Seacoast of Washington.

Seacoast of Washington Office of United States Lighthouse Inspector. January 26, 1898.
 Notice is hereby given that the Grays liar bor outer buoy. a black and white perpendIc- ular striped frst-class can, has gone adrift from its moorings the outer edge of the Grays Harbor Bar and will be replaced as early practicable.
 Umatilla Reef OTlattery Rocks) whistling buoy, red, lettered "Umatilla Reef in white, has gone adrift from it's moorings off Una tilla Reef fFlattery Rocks) and will be re- placed early practicable.
 This notice affects the List of Beacons and Buoys, Pacific Coast 1896 pages 5 and 59. By order of the Lighthouse Board.
 GEO. C. REFER, Commander, T.. s. N, Light house Inspector.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-29

His father, Ben J. Leighton, died on the 18th inst. leaving two sons, George A. and Charles. George was unable to at tend his fathers funeral. He leaves a widow, but no children. He resided at 1913 Twelfth street
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-29
Rerkelev hews Notes.

BERKELEY. Jan. 2s.-J. c. Berry. J. Sather and Kirk Gilbert of Berkeley have organized a party to leave for Klondike on February 10. They will go via Juneau and Skaguay.
 A choir boys club has been organized by present and former members of St. Marks choir. The twelve charter mem bers are: Harry Cheney, Warren Myers, Hugh McJunkin, Theo Wilder, Milton Wilder. Robert Van Sant, E. Sutton. W. Carallier, Elmer Nielsen, George Cumber- patch, Harry Goodman and Norman An- dreWS
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-29
THE TIME FALL.

Branch Photographic Ofncr C. S. N, Mer- chants Exchange, San Francisco. January 2S, 1898.
 The time ball on Telegraph Hill was dropped exactly at noon to-day-i. e, al noon Of the l20th meridian. exactly at Q. m.. Greenwich time. w s HUGHES
 Lieutenant U & N in charge
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-29

An Illinois railway mail clerk has been doing a. little figuring on his twenty-four years service, and finds that he has travelled 803, ,7S4 miles and handled 57, 7,916,1 IA pieces of mail matter.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-29

ing this evening to arrange for a public meeting to hear Congressman Towne of Minnesota
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-29
DOMESTIC INFELICITIES.
J. BoyntoD Leaves Home. His Wife Takes Poison-A Dough
 ter Is Missing,

OAKLAND. Jan. 2S.-Mrs. A. Boynton of 63 Valley street started a commotion yesterday forenoon by announcing that she had taken a dose of poison. Dr. Shannon was called, but when he ar rived she had so far recovered that she refused to talk of the affair. However, it is claimed that she told her children that she was going to commit suicide
 MT. Boynton is an electric railway em- ploye, and after quarreling with his wife it is asserted that he left with the an- nouncement that he would stay away. This is said to have caused Mrs. Boyn- ton to act as she did. To-day another chapter was added to the family diff culties, for Katie l6-year-old daughter, disappeared and her mother notified the police and asked that they try to locate her. She fears that the girl will be lost. However. 1t is the prevailing opinion that Katie has gone to her father, who, it is reported, was hurt last night on leaving his car. He could not be found tonight.
 Eden Poror lnstols.
 HAYwARDS. Jan. 2S.-Native Sons in large numbers gathered tonight at Ma tive, Sons Hall to take sa part t in n the in Tor No. 113. The ceremony was performed by District Deputy A. Cobbledick of Oak land eS ada F5st Tbs nsw are: President. J. s. Stanton; first vice president C. Nudeek; second vice-pres- dent, C. Mcdonald; third vice-president, cording secretary. A V. Morgan; financial secretary. pr. H. Powell; treasurer, A. J. Powell A banquet succeeded the installa- ton.
 Mory Dohrmonn Foupd Guilty.
 OAKLAND, Jan. S.-The jury in the case of Mary Dohrnann. charged with poisoning the chickens of Mrs. Jensen, found the defendant guilty this after noon, after deliberating three hours. They unanimously recommended her to the mercy of the court. She will appear for sentence at 9:30 o'clock in the morn ing.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-29
For San Jose. Los Gates & Santa Cruz

Steamer Alviso leaves Pier daily Sundays excepted) at 10 @. m; ; Alviso daily (Saturdays excepted) at p. m- Freight and Passengers Fare between San Francisco and Alvlso soc: to San Jose, 75c. Clay street. Pier i. q North First street. San Jose
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-29
STEAMERS TO SAIL.
SUN, MOON AND TIDE.

SUN, MOON AND TIDE. United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Times and Heights of High and Low Waters at Fort Point, Entrance to San Francisco Bay Published by Official Au- thority of the Superintendent.
 NOTE-The high and low waters occur at the city front (Mission-s street wharf, about twenty-five minutes later than at Fort Point; the height of tide is the same at both places
 JANUARY-1S9S.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-29
Saturday. Janual y 29.

NOTE.-In the above exposition Of the tides the early morning tides are given In the left hand column and the successive tides of the day in the order of occurrence as to time. The second time column gives the second tide of the day, the third time column tNe third tide and the last or right hand column gives the last tide of the day, except when there but three tides. sometimes occurs. The heights given are additions to the soundings on the United States Coast Survey charts. except when 2 minus sign (-) precedes the height and then the number given is subtractive from the lenth given by the charts
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-29
FOR ALASKA AND PUGET SOUND.

The stanch ship Lucille in tow. leaves Feb. 3 for Dyea and Skaguay via Seattle. Limited amount of freight space for these ports. Agents f23 California st., room 1S; telephone 5S42
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-29
clalms PromlDent Porents.
Deoth of G. A. Lelohton,

OAKLAND, Jan. 2S.-George A. Leigh ton, aged 57 years. died to-day of pneu- monia, after an illness of three weeks