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The San Francisco call., 1898-11-15
STANDING IF
 SCHM|DT'S NEW
 CORPORATION Bids Low to Build a
 Big Bridge. SUPERVISORS lNQUISITIVE. sCHMIDT'S ATTORNEY SAYS A RIVAL IS FAVORED. Engineer Campbell Gets Tangled Somewhat in His Allotment
 of the Stock of the
 Company.
sCHMIDT's ATTORNEY SAYS A
 RIVAL IS FAVORED.
oakland ofice San Francisco Call

sos Broadway. Nov. 14.
 The Supervisors spent some hours to- day trying to ascertain the status Of the Schmidt Construction Company. "Bllly Schmidt, who made freak campaign TOT the Assembly recently, Is the president Of the company, which has put in bid to construct the new steel county oraW- bridge at Webster street.
 The bid of the Schmidt Construction Company Is the lowest of those oHereo' but the Supervisors are not satls1leo as to the standing of the corporation
 President Schmidt, in answer to ques- tions by the District Attorney, stated that his company was regularly organ1zed ana had adopted bylaws. He was vested with authority to sign bids or contracts, and had recently built several bridges. Attorney w. R. Davis subjected MT. Schmidt to a searching cross-exam1na- tion. Mr. Schmidt could not tell who the stockholders were, but was not sure whether they held one share each or more. The company had no regular place of meeting for doing business, and the pres ident did not remember the cost of some bridges which he said he had ouilt. hIs firm had never constructed an iron or steel bridge or drawbridge. The witness stated that he knew it required a plant costing about $10 900 to build the bridge, and acknowledged that at present he dld not have such a plant.
 Engineer Marston Campbell was ques- tioned regarding the building of bridges and also concerning the stock in the con, struction company. MT. Campbell said there were five hundred shares, but he allotted six hundred and seventy-two to various parties, and on cross-examnatlon admitted he must have made a mistake.
 MT. Campbell said he had figured on every bridge advertised for in the State since the company was organized. They had built one bridge. he saId {d,o costing s0oo, and another one costing $lS0O. Attorney Chapman, who appeared for Schmidt, said that it was no adverse argument that the Construction Company had never vet built a drawbridge.
 Cotton Bros whose bid seemed to na9 Be to build their first bridge, and he did not see why the latter firm should have mo nopoly, because they had been longer Tn the business.
 The bridge to be constructed is m nan m moth affair and will cost about $So o9e. The Supervisors decided to defer the whole matter till next Monday, when more testimony will be taken. It IS pe- Iieved that the board will readvert1se for bids.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-15
SUES FOR HER LEGACY.
Alice Edith Waters Seeks to Recover the Property of Her Adopted
 Father

The suit in which Alice Edith Waters seeks to remove William c. Waters from the position of trustee of a $500O estate bequeathed her by her adopted mother, Mrs. Marantha Waters, is now on trial alleges that over twenty years ago she was adopted by Mrs. Waters, wife of the defendant, William G. Waters. At the time of her death Mrs. Waters bequeathed an estate valued at S10,000 to her husband and placed the daughters estate in his hands as trustee
 The plaintiff alleges that she has not as yet received any money from the trust estate, and she asks the court to remove Waters as trustee and declares that claims held against the estate by the San Francisco Savings Union, H. c. Campbell and T. B. Kent are subordinate to her right to subject the assets of the estate to the amount due her.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-15
.DR, LAW HAS
 BEEN TAKEN ID
 \ SAN|TAR|UM His Case a Mystery to
 Physicians. sPEECHLESS FOR A WEEK NO PERMANENT SUBSTITUTE YET APPOINTED. Action Will Not Be Taken Till the Return of the Senior Warden
 of the Church, J. j
 Valentine.
sPEEcHLESs FOR A WEEK
NO PERMANENT SUBSTITUTE
 YET APPOINTED.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 nAQ Rrcn 4 rrrorr NON IA

sos Broadway, NOV i4.
 Rev. Marshall Law, DID,, is completely broken down in health and has been taken to a sanitarium at St. Helena. Dr. Laws sickness is one of the most pe- culiar with which his doctors have ever had to deal.
 About two months ago Dr. Law was suddenly seized with fit on the steps of his church, as he was about to attend a meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society. He was carried to his home and for a week he was unable to speak a word. Nothing but an unintelligible moan escaped his lips, and the doctors were completely puzzled.
 The physicians finally came to the con clusion that the rector had taken some thing in his stomach which had resulted in very acute dyspepsia. The symptoms bRffied Drs. Larue and Wilcox, and after be taken to a sanitarium, which was Dr. Law is said to be too generous, and his finances have frequently suffered thereby. Not long ago a creditor became importunate, and the doctor, being of a ably perturbed. Through friend he ad- dressed a letter to the Ladies Aid Society asking that 1t assist him in his difficulty. It was while the meeting at which this letter was being discussed was in ses- sion that the rector was found on the church steps unconscious Since that time Dr. Law has been totally unable to preach, and 1t is said that he will require a long rest to again fit him for pastoral duties.
 of the church, and he is now in the East. temporary substitute has been obtained for the pulpit but nothing definite will be done until MT. Valentine returns.
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MRS. DR. THOMAS SLATER.

that pr. Skaters monthly assessment for May became due on the 18th of the month. but for some reason was not paid until the following day. The doctor was given a receipt however, signed by Oscar Mey- sel, and dated May 2S, which receipt Is now in the lawyers possession.
 Dr. Slater died on June 16 and the day of his funeral. according to MT. Rigby, Sieben called on the widow and saeo told @ her he held the doctors note for $25O for bor- rowed money. Sieben told Mrs. slater that If she would agree to have the Grand Lodge make out dratt 10 nm nm TOT TOT that amount he would see that she re- ceived the balance of $1750 without any trouble. Mrs. Slater replied that if her nus, band had borrowed the money she, would certainly pay it out of the death ben eft, and asked Sieben to produce the note given by her husband. He promised to do and another and has failed to show 1t to her or her lawyer up to the present time Sieben did manage to get the woman to acknowledge a document before a no taTy giving him the right to collect $2oQ of the 5000 certificate in consideration or money The lady acknowledged the pa This document is also in possession of Lawyer Rigby and clearly sets forth that Mrs, Slater herself had borrowed the money. The lady acknowledged the pa per without reading it. as the transaction took place in the midst of her domestic sorrows, and she was incapable of prop erly transacting business.
 After her husbands death, Mrs. Slater was called upon to pay his lodge assess ments for the months of June and July,
  and the attorney holds the receipt signed by Meysel. Why she should pay dues after her husbands death Is something MT. Rigby cannot understand.
 Dr. Skaters death was duly reported to the Grand Lodge, and of necessity the of- ficers of the subordinate lodge must have lndorsed him as a member in good stand ing, for in due time two drafts were re- turned, one for s1750. payable to Mrs. Slater, and the other for $250, payable to Sieben.
 Tn the meantime Mrs Slater had con- suited with her attorney regarding Sic bens claim and he advised her that the certificate was taken out for her benefit and therefore her husbands s debts could not be collected from it. Consequently he advised her not to accept the draft for $I750, but to demand the full amount. When he was shown the document Mrs. Slater had signed at Siebens instance, the lawyer was more determined than ever that she should secure the full amount and threatened to begin legal proceedings against Sieben unless he surrendered the draft he held.
 Then, it Is claimed. the discovery was suddenly made that Dr. Slater had been in arrears in his obligations to the Ala meda lodge. and consequently the certifi- cate was void. The Grand Lodge was notified, payment of the two drafts was stopped, and an investigation started which will be concluded next Saturday.
 It is asserted among the members of the Alameda lodge that they knew nothing whatever of Dr. Slater having been in ar rears until after the widow refused to al-
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md Grace s. Dyer.
 Regulating Hackmon.
Supposed to Be Insane.
RETURN OF A MISSING SON. Rudolph Wlllweber, Given Up for Dead Six Years Ago, Reappears
 a% uis Old Horne

ALAMEDA, Nov. 14.-RudoIph W. Will weber, brother of Mrs. George Morris of this city, made his appearance here to- day after being given up as dead by his relatives six years ago.
 On Thanksgiving day, 1892 he left his home in a fit of anger, and did not ap- prise his folks of his movements until the war broke out. Then his sister received a brief note from him, stating he was still in the land of the living and had gone to fight the Spaniards No further word was received from the young man until he presented himself to-day at the home of Mrs. Morris. He had gone to San Fran cisco to endeavor to locate his father, but find his sister The father happened to come over to visit his daughter the same day He did not recognize his son, and it was necessary for Mrs. Morris to give them formal introduction.
 Willweber had been in Texas since he left home, and was on his way to Cali family when the war broke out. He en- listed in the Third Missouri Regiment His company was mustered out last Mon day, and he took the first train for his
 Game Home to Die.
 ALAMEDA, Nov. H.-John R. Green nell died this morning at the home Of his stepfather, 914 Eagle avenue. He was 25 years of age and g. native of Alameda County. Greennell disappeared about six weeks ago, and for about month his
  count for his absence from home. His mother was almost distracted over the matter. Recently word was received that he was with an uncle at Big Trees. Then came a letter from the young man to his mother stating he was sick, and, feeling that his end was near, he was coming home to die He returned to Alameda al most a week ago. His condition was such that he took to his bed at once. He grew rapidly worse, and for several days there has been no hope of his recovery.
 Alameda News Notes.
 ALAMEDA, Nov. 14.-The Boys Bri- a drill and enjoyed a lecture this evening in the schoolroom adjoining the church.
 The third quarterly conference of the Epworth League Alliance of Alameda County will be held here next Thursday evening in the First Methodist Church.
 Dr. W. A. L. Knowles, member of the Board of Education, will present his restg- city. He has been a member of the board for twelve years.
 Branch No of the Catholic Ladies Aid Society has installed the following board of officers: Miss Bessie Gallagher, presi- dent; Mrs. A. Humphrey senior vice president; Mrs. M. Quigley, junior vice president; Miss Kate Jollymour, recording secretary and treasurer; Miss Annie Kearney, marshal; Mrs. Fl. Byrne, guide.
 The following programme has been ar ranged for the entertainment to be given Wednesday evening by Carita Chapter, Or der of Eastern Star: Reading, Carrie Fross Snyder; contralto solo. Miss Flor, ence Young; trio, mandolin. guitar and piano. Miss Agar, Miss s. Boyle and Miss F. Boyle; soprano solo, Mrs. Charles A. Rradford: selection Mandolin Club.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-15
TROUBLE OVER
 4 PHYSIC|AN'S
 LIFE INSURANCE Sequel to pr. Skaters
 Death. CLAIM AGAINST THE ESTATE PHILIP sIEBEN's DEMAND FOR $25O FROM THE WIDOW. Sudden Discovery That the Doctor Was in Arrea-s to His Lodge When the Demand War
 Rejected.
CLAIM AGAINST THE ESTATE
PHILIP sIEBEN's DEMAND FOR
 $25O FROM THE WIDOW.

ALAMEDA, Nov 14-There are several features in connection with the payment of a S2000 death benefit to the widow of the late Dr. Thomas Slater of Alameda, by the local A. o. U W lodge, which the Grand Lodge of the order has undertaken to investigate.
 pr. Slater, who was prominent physi- clan of Alameda, died in June last, leav- ing a benefit certificate for 5000 to his widow Out of this has ~rown a tangle that bids fair to necessitate the services of judge and jury, as well as the Grand Lodge of Workmen, to straighten out.
 According to the statement of William Rigby, attorney for Mrs. Slater, Philip Sieben, an officer In Alameda lodge, A. o. U. w.. attempted to take advantage of the widows grief to collect a real or imaginary debt of S250 alleged to be owing him by Dr. Slater at the time of his death, and failing in that has sought to stop the payment of the certif- cate, by claiming that pr. Slater was In arrears for dues.
 From the lawyers statement it appears
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-15
Bremen Called Out.

BERKELEY. Nov 14;-Flames were discovered about midnight M last night in nue. belonging to D. H. Frye. The fire started in the vicinity of the forge, and was rapidly spreading to other part, g, o of Chief Kenney happened to be in the VI cinity, and turned in the alarm at once. The Columbias responded promptly sx- tinguishing the blaze without much dtff1- cuify. The loss is over $100, which is GOV cred by insurance.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-15
CHoKED HIS WIFE.
Quarrel Between the hagemanns That Might Have Ended
 lfr,.n 1lrr
Tragically.

OAKLAND, Nov. 14-There was a lively family quarrel at the home of Eduard F. Hagemann. 616 East Twenty-second street. this forenoon, and according to some accounts MT. Hagemann. who has been suffering from consumption the past few years, brutaIly assaulted his young wife.
 It appears that dispute arose over some trivial affair concerning the house hold, when the infuriated Hagemann grabbed his wife by the throat and began choking her because she differed with him. It is also said that he exhibited a knife in threatening manner.
 No arrest was made, and, in fact, when
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-15
Aotiuitv of Vesuvius.

Much anxiety has been caused in Naples by tba renewed activity of Mount Vesuvius. An overwhelming danger of this description pro duces universal terror As matter of fact will do any serious damage. On the other hand thousands die daily from stomach and digestive disorders, who might have survived had they resorted to Hostetter's Stomach Bit .ters. It Is the greatest of known tonics for stomach and digestive organs. 1t cures kid ney. liver apd blood disorders.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-15
Hit By a Spent Bullet.
Hurt While stealino . p.s

BERkELEY, Nov. H.-Fred Galute. a boy living in Temeseal, was seriously b,r+ this afternoon near Bushrod parI+ 1ot tr,. little fellow attempted to steal a ride nn e buggy pa passing up Shattuck avenue. and missing ms grasp, fell under the wheels boy in his buggy and carried him 'to to Dwight way. Dr. w. F. TruebIood ri,, .4 the left leg severely fractured between the knee and ankle. "oeh
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-15

appointed were George Bonsack. Peter Dougherty, Parker Jones, J. H. Zeman- sky, Roy Gallagher and F. R. sweeney. The work will consume about month and will be carried on in the rooms or the Board of Education.
 At the request of the Republican State Committee the board granted permisslon to Jacob Steppa cher and John Powers to witness the counting of the ballots.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-15
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

also stated that Sieben and Meysel are the ones who notified the Grand Lodge of this delinquency on the part of pr. Slater. night, so their statement cannot be ob- taiQed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-15
Officers for an Asylum.

At the regular meeting of the Hebrew Orphan Asylum and Home Society held November 13. the following officers were elected to serve during the ensuing year: L. Simon; treasurer, Louis Gerstle; secre- tary, Leo EloeSSer
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-15
NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD.
Via Sausalito Ferry.

 FROM SAN FRANCISCO TO MILL VALLEY
 AND SAN RAFAEL. WEEK DAYS-s7:20, s9:30 11:00 a. m.; AS, 345, 5;15 +6:00. 6:3G p. EXTRA TRIPS-For San Rafael on Monday Wednesdays and Saturdays at Il 30 p. m. SUNDAYS-'s:o0. '10:00. '11:S0 a. m; '1:15. BOO *4:30, 6:15 p. m.
 Trains marked run to San Quentin FROM SAN RAFAEL TO SAN FRANCISCO WEEK DAYs-5:25, $685. 7:45. 's:30 a. m. {; s12 20 2:2O @3:45 sos p. m. EXTRA TRIPS Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 6:40 p. m: SUNDAYS-620. $500, -1000, s11:55 a. m {: s1:15 @310 4:40 S620 p. m. Trains marked start from San Quentin. FROM MILL VALLEY TO SAN FRANCISCO WEEK DAYS-5:45. 6:45. 755. $40 a. m {: 12:s5 2:45 3:50, 5:20 D. m. EXTRA TRIPS on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at TOO D. m. sUNDAES-s:00. 10:O5 a. m.; 12:o5. i:2o s:2o. 500. 620 D.
 THROUGH TRAINS T:20 a. m. week days-Cazadero and way sta ns 145 p. m. Saturdays-Duncan Mills and way
 stations. 500 a. m. Sundays-Duncan Mills and way sta ..
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Formal Election Count.

The Election Commissioners yesterday began the formal canvass Of the returns of inc recent election. The tally clerks
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-15
o 0 o o o o o Q o Q
 A TRADE OF SERVICES.

Oakland Office San Nov IA partially Ogden oay Dr. F. McCargar R. Webster pacng defendant The brought for the
  on an appeal rom one of the Justices The parties well
  was most amusing development An produced whereby
  the families Of each In other attend
  Of all physical all
 
  % n a h G oS h heir @ en @ could not be bought with 'eV or 
   of of fit get
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Student Actors.

BERKELEY, Nov. 1.-The members of the junior class of the University of Gal Cal ifornia who will present the play r,, His Ill ire. Oakland, next Junior Day, have been chosen as follows: Miss Flora Wilson, Miss Matilda Richards, Miss C. M Jew Paul Selby, Ernest Oliver, Carlton H. Parker, J. V. de Laveaga, w Mein, liar old C. Bradley and Mark H: White The two parts in the curtain-raiser, "Frater- nal Love" have been assigned to Miss Matilda Richards and Carlton H. Parker. The actors are being coached by George Hermance of San Francisco. The date for presenting the play has been fixed for 30
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-15

to Parepa Rose Hennessey from Michael J. Hennessey on the ground or failure to provide, and she was granted leave to re- sume her maiden name, Parepa Rose Miller.
 Mrs. Selfridge's Death.
 OAKLAND, Nov. l.-Mrs; Elizabeth Selfridge, wife of pr. J. M. Selfridge, died this morning. She was native of Fay cite, Seneca County, N: Y, aged 5l years ears and had a host of friends in this cdIy, where she resided for many years She was the mother of Arthur J.. Selfridge of Boston, Mary M Forget of Los An gees and Grace s. Dyer.
 Regulating Hackmon.
 OAKLAND, Nov. 1.-The City Council passed an ordinance prohibiting hackmen and hotel runners from soliciting for pas sengers at the depots or on the sidewalk near the depots. The measure has been bitterly fought and only passed by one vote.
 Supposed to Be Insane.
 OAKLAND, Nov. 14.-V. P. Mitchell, a sign painter residing at Twenty-sixth and Market streets, was arrested tonight on charge of insanity and was taken to the Receiving Hospital pending an in- YeStigation
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the police arrived half an hour later. the 4aHiIly was gathered around the breakfast Iate as though nothing had happened.
 MIs. Hagemann ascribes her husbands g .,lS4 ooI!uuct 10 temporary mental derange- ment due to his long illness.
 Hit By 8 Spent Bullet.
 ALAMEDA, Nov. H.-E I. Burton os dsv 6ueia bv Hlsta 2 @ avenue was struck yester- rine. and had it not been for the fact tb et ne wore very heavy clothing and tbicE GverGoai i,raS H. ne would have been seriously in to the quarters of the Aianeda Roatilal ,tl cup cup When the bullet struck him witbb fucH 19ree Reiiogn oyer the heart as to stun him. ing, and, noticing a hole in his coaf i1ii+ I,,i+ ms ms nnger Tn and pulled out a bullet ay,1e gne ee6e9 9ee6 1d11 m 61uTtoas t undercothing slight clew to the identity of the shooter IS no
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-15
Fair Wielders of the Racket.

BERKELEY, Nov. I-Several of the women students in the University of Cal ifornia have organized tennis club, to he composed exclusively of university students At meeting, presided over by Miss Josephine Colby. an executive. com rnittee was appointed, consisting of Miss Eva Powell 0f, Miss Minnie Rae Wilson '0o Miss Ethel Cation '01. Miss Ethel Wagner 'O0 and Miss Florence Ewing '99. Miss Wilson was chosen president of the club court Is now ready for use on the south side of the college campus. and practicing will beoin at once. All women Students who have signed the constitution of the Associated Women Students of the University of California are eligible to membership.
 Mrs. Waeman Dead.
 BERKELEY, Nov. 14.-Mrs. Jane Wake man of 21O1 Berkeley way died at her home last night shortly after Il o'clock. Death came very unexpectedly The de- ceased retired as usual about o'clock, and about two hours later was found to be in a half conscious state, and before any thing could be done for her she passed away A physician was summoned, but his efforts were of no avail. The cause of death is supposed to be heart disease, but the case viii be referred to Coroner 8 iilry, pr Howard Payne conducting. the e1topsy, Mrs Wakeman was the wife of Samuel Wakeman, and came here from Massachusetts over twenty years ago.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-15
AUCTION SALEi

On TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 15 at Il o'clock, on account of MT. Nj. F. Boyce retiring from business. will sell the entire contents of his livery stable. No. 3S Twelfth st., between Mar ket and Mission, San Francisco. Is head Of choice horses suitable for all purposes, sur reys, open and top buggtes, delivery and 1 express wagon, carts, harness, blankets, robes whips, office furniture, etc. s. WAT KINS & CO, Auctioneers.
 N B-The above stock is in fine condition and will positively be sold to the highest bidder.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-15

Trains leave and are due to arrive aa
 SAN FIsANCESCO.
 (hain Line Foot of Market Street) LEAVE FROM Nov. 3, 1888 AHRrvD se.eeA Niles San Jose and Way Stations. ss,4SA 7:0eA Benica, Suisun and SaIamento..:. Aes4SA 7soeA MarysyiIle, orO,ile and Bedding via 7.ool Elmirs, Vacayilie and Ramseg,.... sr40P s4s s.S:s Ssis :ss East. s: :1s: s.sox ssa tIe Jose. Stockton. Valley Spring
 Chico TehAma and Red BiaR.... 4sISP Ss30A Stockton, Oakdaie and Jamestown 7sI5F s:sSA %a4sIne1, Tracy. iatiiop Iaic:d soeA rrss@o nn BsRsr:aosd Santa Barbara.
 Los Angeles Deming Fl Pasos
 New Orleans and East. 6:4SP ........ Fresno Mendota. Tracy and Mar. IoooA vsiIsjo Maritime. and Way Stations s.zSr .I;00P Sacramento River stsamers 9:seF .... San Jose, Niles and Way Stations. tS:I5A e:OeF Niles. Tracy. MendOsa. HanfOEd and Stations. .. tissIsA A,00P Martinez, San Ramon. Vallejo.
 Nspa, Calistcss. El verano snd ...x. z,eer Bsnicis, ''a. Vsc.1iils, Wiaoodiand.
 Knights Landing MHrysville. OEo-
 vile and Saeramento.... ........-. ES;4sA 4iSoP Haywards. Niles and San Jose...... 5s4OA 0:0OP Martinez, Tracy. Mendota, Fresno,
 Moiave. Santa Barbara and Los o.oor sanss Aas'iFs Fs Route Atlantic Eipres.
 for Mojaye and East ............. Ss40P T5seoP Pacific Coast Limited" Fl Paso,
 Fort Worth, Little Rock. St.
 Louis, Chicago and East. S6:4oR 5s3eP Niles, Sen Joss, Trscy LAthrop, s.ao, s,ssssos ms5Ssd and Fresno. is:iSi 0:oOP Euronean Mall Ogden and Essk. 0;4bA s0,O0p Vallejo ...'...........,,... 12gItP siao sions' o.. oo's. ... tss4SR Sse0P Oregon Express EacraMento. Marys-
 vile. Bedding. Portland, Puget
 ootttu ana Haes SAN LEANDR0 AND HAYWABBS LOCAL.
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Stopping at intermediate points as required
 Connections-At Stockton with steamboats Of California Navigation and Improvement Com pany leaving San Francisco at D. m- daily, daily.
 For stage connections see official time table or inauire at Traffic Managers Office. 321 Mar ket street. San Francisco.
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RAILROAD TRAvm-

SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANK.
 tPkCIFEC SYSTEM Trains leave and are dne t0 arrive 0a SAN FKANCRSCO. lNain Line Foot of Market Street