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The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20
Neglect of Children.

The California Society for the Proven tion of Cruelty to Children has been pc titioned by George Sells, a railroad man livirg al 523 Folsom street, to aid him in securing the custody of his two minor children from his former wife, who keeps a lodging house at 1872 Sixth street. lie says that she is not proper person to
 have the care Of the children, and d. leges that she once ran away from her home in Bakersfield with Henry Black we'll an engineer whom Sells had be- when she repeated the performance with a man named Connors he turned her away f;om her home. Mrs. Andrew St.
 Ores cf 22S Mason street has similar complaint lodged against her with the society. She is accused of neglecting her children, and a man named Duncan Miller is said to be concerned in the case.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20
THE BALL WAS A SUCCESS.
Council No. 59 of the Y. M. I. at
 Native Sons Hall.

The first annual ball given by Ca thedral Council No. 59 of the Y. M. l. at Native Sons Hall last Thursday even ing proved to be one of the most success full given this year. There were about two hundred couples present, among this number being many prominent members and officers of the institute. It was full dress affair, and strictly invitational. The committee of arrangements consisted of the following members of the council: John D. Mahony, Arthur Dollard, Fred Farmer, Louis A. Kelly, P. A. Farrell. James M. Hyland Thomas F. Ryan, w. A. Hofmann, Chester w. Keogh and Will liam Lynch.
 The floor committee consisted of the following: William F. Humphrey, Will liam O'Leary, William Moore, Ed L. Mill an, w. C. Hopper and B. J. Hyland.
 Those appointed on the reception com mittee were: Dr. James P. O'Connor Will liam P. Henry. Frank s. Drady, Jules Hancock, William Rattigan and J. J.. Clifford
 E. J. Dollard, the floor director, was as- sisted by Constant J. Auger.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20
SUTRO'S ESTATE [,y 1
 : ENORMOUS His Land Holdings Comprise an Eighth
 of the City. By Rough Estimate the Valuation Placed at
 $5,OOO,OOO. The Famous Library and Other Belongings Worth Half
 a Million.
NO ADVERTISEMENT YET.
Colonel Little and David Rich Sworn, but Thomas Magee Away on
 Hunting Trip.

A rough appraisement of the estate of Adolph Sutro declared to be of un- sound mind and incompetent of manag- ing his affairs two weeks ago by Su- perior Judge Belcher, gives it's value as in the neighborhood of $3,00O,O0O It is believed that it is, if anything, worth a little over this amount. The regular appraisement has not yet been made and the statement that such was a thing of the past is denied by Attorney Reuben H. Lloyd.
 Yesterday the lawyer appeared in the County Clerks rooms at the City Hall with a document. It was given to Deputy Clerk Northrup, who stamped it in the belief that 1t was to be filed, but it was taken away. This gave rise to a belief that the official ap praisement had been finished. Ac- cording to Attorney Lloyd, the docu- ment was nothing more or less than certification by the clerk that Colonel Little, Thomas Magee and David Rich had been appointed appraisers of the estate by the court. This certification is necessary before any of them can be sworn.
 AS evidence of the fact that there mas as yet been no OlllCldl dppIdlSe- ment, Attorney Lloyd cites the fact that only two of the appraisers have been sworn, Little and Rich. who ap- peared before Notary Public Holland Smith and duly qualified to act yester- day. Magee is away on a hunting trip and no harmonious action is pos sible until he returns.
 A rough appraisement places the value of the estate at about $30OO, ,OOO The land holdings are enormous and include among them the Byfield tract real estate along the line of the Haight street railway, the Cliff House prop erty and Sutro Heights Then there is the Cliff House bath prop erty and Sutro's library. The land holdings represent about an eighth part of the city and are worth about S2, ,500. .000 The library is placed at about $250, 1000 and personal belongings, including art treasures at the Heights, furniture, pictures. etc, are placed at as much more.
 Mrs. Merritt, the physician, daugh- ter of Sutro, is now in the active ad ministration of her trust as guard ian
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20
MCKAY MUST PAY.
His Former Wife Secures Alimony
 for Her Minor Children.

In 1884 Emma Mckay secured a di- vorce from Angus Mckay, the court awarding her the custody of the two minor children. Mrs. Mckay afterward remarried. In 1897 the old case was re- opened and the plaintiff petitioned the court for alimony for the maintenance of the children in the sum of $50 month each from the time of the divorce, and also for the same amount until the further order of the court.
 The court granted the petition, giving her $3750 alimony. From this Mckay ap- pealed. filing a bond. Then the court made an order directing him to pay S25O to the children to defend the case in the Supreme Court. The defendant next ap- piled for writ of certierari to the Su- preme Court to review the acts of the lower court.
 The Supreme Court finds that in accord ance with section 3S of the Civil Code the Superior Court has the power to make the order for maintenance of children at any time during their minority. The pe- tition is dismissed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20
THE STOCK MARKET.

Mining stocks were f1rmer yesterday and some touched the highest figures of the week Consolidated California and Virginia sold up to sl and Sierra Nevada to S1 10. Trading was also better and there was more life to the market all around.
 The feeling on the Bond Exchange was also stronger and the lighting stocks showed re- covery from their recent pronounced depres- sion. while the other favorites exhibited a ten dency toward better prices.
 The Elkton Consolidated Mining Company of Colorado will pay dividend of } cents per share, amounting to s20.00O, tomorrow.
 The Spring Valley Water Company will pay 8 monthly dividend of 50 cents tomorrow
 The Hutchinson Sugar Plantation Company will pay a monthly dividend of 40 cents to- morrow.
 The Consolidated California and Virginia out put last week amounted to 20 tons of ore the average assay of which was $40 22 per ton.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20
Valentine Holt Society.

The Valentine Holt Society. Children of the American Revolution, will give par ty at Century Hall on next Monday even ing the patronesses of the society are Mrs. l.. l.. Baker. Mrs. c. M. Keeney, Mrs. s. E. Dutton, Mrs. W. E. Dennison, Mrs l.. l.. Dorr Mrs. J. W. Ruggles, Mrs. C. H. Jouett and Mrs. A. J. Raisch. Mrs. Jane Stanford and Mrs. William Alvorc are the State promoters: ana Mrs. A. S; Mrs. Irving T. Moulton State director. From the preparations that have been made the indications are that this will be in honor of the anniversary of the birth of Washington
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20
CHARGED WITH MAYHEM F. L. Turpin, Proprietor of the Royal
 House, Arrested.

F. l.. Turpin, proprietor of the Royal House, 126 Ellis street, was arrested yes terday afternoon on a charge of may hem He was immediately released on bonds.
 The complaining witness. J. P Rudd, a miner is lying in the Receiving Hospital with broken leg. His story is that he had been living in the Royal, but for pri- vate reasons Turpin wanted to get rid of him. Friday night, while Rudd was sit ting in the office Turpin called him out and, picking him off his feet, threw him down flight of stairs. Rudd was taken to the hospital, where it was found that both bones of his left leg were broken.
 Rudd says he came from Alaska last September and was preparing to return but this accident will upset his plans He has a claim there.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20
WOMAN SWINDLER CAUGHT. Minnie Campbell and Her Accom- plice Arrested in Los Angeles.

Captain Bohen received a dispatch early yesterday morning from Chief Glass of Los Angeles that Minnie Campbell and her alleged brother, William Lewis. had been arrested there. Policeman w. F. Brophy left by last evenings train to bring them back to the city.
 The story of their vfllainy was told ex- clusively in Fridays Call. The woman some months ago met Alfred Overend, a wealthy capitalist. in this city, who be- came enamored of her. By various pre- texts the woman, assisted by Lewis, who was introduced to Overend as her brother swindled him out of about $10,- 0O0 He finally became suspicious and complained to Chief Lees. and Policeman Brophy was detailed on the case. The woman and Lewis fled from the city, but now they will have to answer for their crime.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20
Found Dead in Red.

Gas yesterday claimed another victim in the person of Brick M. Nelson, a na- tive of Norway, aged thirty years. He had recently been discharged from the bark Tropic Bird. He hired a room at 421 Bush street on Friday night, and yester- day morning he was found dead in bed by reason of the gas jet in his room hav- or with suicidal intent is not known.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20
SAM WALLER ARRAIGNED. The Accused School Director Will Plead to the Charge Against
 Him Next Saturday.

School Director Samuel H. Waller was erraigned in Department 12 of the Supe- rior Court yesterday morning upon the indictment of the Grand Jury. charging him with offering to accept a bribe of $500 from Eli T. Shepard to secure the appointment of Miss Evelyn L. Shepard as a teacher in the substitute class
 When the case of Waller was called At torney Peter F. Dunne. who represented the accused. listened intently to the read ing of the indictment, and then asked the court to grant his client week in which to plead, or devise or make such motion as should be deemed advisable Judge Cook granted the application and the case went over till next Saturday morn ing
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20
Asks for Dissolution.

The directors of the Odd Fellows Li- brary Association, Max Goldman, J. M. Williston, William Thackeray, Marucs Rosenthal. Charles A. Sumner, George J. Strong and John w. Perry, have appuied to the courts for a dissolution of that corporation. The directors decided to ap- ply for dissolution of the association at a meeting held on the 12th inst.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20
YOUNG MEMS INSTITUTE.

Ignatian Council will meet in St. Mary s Church on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock to attend mass to be celebrated for the repose of the souls of deceased members.
 Fraternal Council will hold an open meeting in East Oakland on the 24th inst, on which occasion they will be visited by the grand officers.
 On the 4th of March there will be held a preliminary meeting for the purpose Of organizing a new council in St. James parish in this city.
 Professor D. H. Griggs will lecture on Shakespeare before Mission Council in the Metropolitan Temple next month.
 Rev. Father H. J. Woods, S. J., Will lecture on Explosives, Considered Phys ically and Chemically" before Colum- bian Council in St. Ignatius Hall on the 18th of March.
 The council recently organized In St. Rose parish has been named Yorke.
 Council No. 72 will celebrate its annfver- ssry by banquet tomorrow night.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20
Divorce Suits Filed

Rose Fentrier has commenced a divorce suit against her husband, Peter, for di vorce on the ground of extreme cruelty Marie Ostrom has applied for a di- vorce from c. o. Ostrom on the ground of failure to provide. Suits fol divorce on the ground of desertion were filed by John P. Messinger against Flor. ence Messinger, and William L. Weth- cred against Sadie Wethered.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20
Estates in Probate.

Jacob J. Gottlob has applied for letters of administration on the estate of his sis ter Annie F. Gottlob, who died in this city on the 18th inst. The estate consists of personal property, the value of which is unknown. Hedwig Daman has applied for letters of administration on the $l5 0O0 estate of her husband, Theodore Daman,
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20

siding. At the close of the meeting there will be a banquet ~
 White Eagle and Awashate tribes Will hold joint entertainment in Twin Peaks Hall tomorrow night.
 A new council of the Degree of Poca- hontas was instituted yesterday by Mrs. George w. Lovie, grand Pocahontas She was accompanied on her visit by a num- Der of great chiefs.
 The great sachem is expected in this city from Fort Bragg shortly.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20
New Steamship Company.

Articles of incorporation of the North ern Coast Steamship Company were filed yesterday The capital stock is $1O,- 900. The directors are: David Rich, R. H. Lloyd, J. w. Doresy, R. M. F. Soto and Daniel Suter
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20

of Mrs. Hyer 405 Geary street, on Feb ruary l. and stole lot of clothing, part of which has been recovered. He was ar rested yesterday by Sergeant Helms and charged at the City Prison with bur glary.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20
Was Injured by a Car.

John B. Camgras filed suit yesterday against the Market-street Railway Com pany to recover $50. 900 damages. A buggy in which plaintiff was riding was struck by a Misson-street car on the 20th of last December and he was thrown out and seriously injured
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20
Killed bv a Fall,

Luigi DevincenZi, who resided at Hinckley place, died at St. Luke's Hospi- tai yesterday from the effects of a fall while engaged on a new building at Stockton and Lombard streets, on the 18th inst.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20

who died in this city on the 5th inst. Jo- hanna A. Slattery and Ann McNamara have applied for letters of administrator on the estate Of John Sullivan, who died on the 14th inst. The value of the estate does not exceed S100O0.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20
CLOSING QUOTATIONS.

O'Brien's patent spring; best and easiest riding buggy made; rubber or steel tires. O'Brien & Sons. Golden Gate avenue and Polk street
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20

The heaviest anchors weigh about 770O pounds.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20

Dutch omnibuses are fitted with let ter boxes.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20

Advances made on furniture and pianos, with or without removal. J. Noonan, l0l7-1o2s Mission.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20
BOARD SALES.

Following the sales in the San Fran cisco Stock Board yesterday:
 Morning EeSsioD-q2
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20

Booked for Burglary. Joseph Rechaud broke into the house
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20

A Sovereign Remedy. Dr. Parker's Cough Cure, 1 dose will stop cough; never fails: 25c: all druggists.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20
MINING STOCKS.

Highest prices of stocks during the week:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-01

toS the rest, but will nOS let any one
play for her
Miss Arnissia Baisnore and Mr. He
selah MaGee were united fn.marrinRe
very quietly last week. Hurrah for
them.
There was . certain class OF Young
ladies' that were over Influenced bT
wine nc certain place one night last
week, to their shame. What a dis
grace to the ladies OF this city. We
were not there, but we know It. We
will cali no names and there will be no
one TO blame. A hint TO the wise is
sufficient.
Miss Cherry Pierce, of Wayland
Seminary. Washington, y. O., is spend
ing the holidays with her people and
friends OF this city.
Mrs. Ada Holman and sister left the
city on Sunday last, to visit their peo-
pie and frisnds in Ivor Southampton
County Va.
Mr.. Richard Fay, Of Boston. Mas
is visiting his parents OF this city.
The Scribe made = flying trip to his
home this week TO visit his people and
friends
Tn churches were all Ss@sI attended
i The different pastors filed their pull
epits all day. Christmas services were
held at all Of the churches
The reader must excuse the short
4 letter this week as the Scribe was out
Df the city.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-01
REV. BROWNIES FUNERAL.

The funeral OF Rev William w.
Browne took place Friday. December
Oath at u O'Clock from the Third st.
A. NJ. +. Church of which he was a
member
Rev. Browne was originally Of the
M T.. Church but finally connected
himself with the one above referred to A..
The edifice was tastefully decorated
with ferns and flowers. Rev. o. II.
Holmes, the pastor preached the ser
mon ana live minute" speeches were
INDUCED in. 1t was after B O'Clock be-
fore the procession left the church.
Previous TO the entrance to the
church a parade took place with the
remains, Mr.. Paul o Easley being
Chief Marshal. The line of march was
from within two squares of the church,
(True Reformers' Halll to Baker, to
Brooke Avenue, to Leigh, to the church
again.
There were 116 men in line and 80
carriages.
The casket was metallic. It's price
was $500, but it cost $500. The funer-
al director OF Washington furnished it.
The remains were placed in charge of
Funeral Director A. d. Price.
Ito the hearse was attached in addi-
ton TO the other two, the pair of black
horses which the members of the order
had given the deceased.
The funeral cortege proceeded to the
cemetery in q slow walk.
So ends the career of one of the most
rem arkable men that our race hiss as
yet produced
Peace to his ashes; rest to his SOUL
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-01
NORTH SIDE NOTES.

On last Sunday morning, the wealth
er waS rainy, but in the evening the
sun sAone out bright and cloar. At
the Mount Carmel Baptist Church the
crowd was in accordance with the
weather, At 2 80 . M, Sunday school.
Though Ehe crowd was small. the les
son was enthusiastically recited. At
II 30 4 m preaching by the pastor,
Rev WhitN. His text was from Luke
6:7. Subje,t: mo room in the end -
He gave Ills hearers some sound ad-
vice. At 8:NO D M, Sunday school re-
view. The lusson was most beautiful
ly explained BY the Supt The music
was grand anil suited the occasion.
Mrs. Eliza Ford has been very sick,
but we hope T., see her out again soon.
At $3.50 p NJ. preaching by Rev.
White. His text was from Luke 8: 80
This was good selid sermon and it
should do much good,
We are glad TO see sister Emma
Winston out again.
Miss Rosa E cambridge has return
ed TO her school, after having spent a
happy Christmas with her parents and
many friends.
Fl Wcnder why is it that they failed to
pave their egg nog drink after asking
their big brother to see it.
-sFz MAJOR
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-01
Excelsior court.

The regular monthly meeting of Ex.
celslor Court was held at their Court
Chamber on last Monday 4P.M
Notwithstanding it was in the rnidst
OF the Christmas festivities the atten-
dance and collection were excellent.
A large amount of business was trans-
acted and the young ladies seemed en-
thusisstie over the brilliant proppects
OF success for the Emancipation Gel.-
brAtion for January LIST.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing term:
Miss Lizzie E. Tinsley, Worthv
Counsellor; Miss Maria Smith. w orsh y
Inspector; Miss Patience Scott, Wor
thy lnspectrix: Miss Kate GAllineton.
Senior Direotress; Miss Carrie Smith
Junior Directress; Miss Leila Robin
son, worthy Orator Ssllie Dixon. Reg
ister of Accounts; Miss Beransenia
Norreu, Register OF Deeds; Miss Bios
som Smith, Receiver OF Deposits: Miss
Edith Williams, Worthy Conductress /.
Miss Annie Augustus, Assistant Con.
ductress; Miss Cora hall, Worth Pro-
tector; Miss Rosa Lightfoot, Worthy
Herald.
Misses Blanche Evans and SaIIie
Dixon were elected delegates to the
Grand Court which meets in Danville
in May.
This Court is in excellent condition.
It was Organized in November 1895,
and is composed of over forty of our
leading yoang misses.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-01
CHARLOTTESVILLE LETTER.
A Brilliant Observation-Disclosures

GHARLoTTEsvILLR, Va Dee 20, %
Quite a delightful social was given
st Odd Fellows hall, Thursday even.
ing by the young men, under the su-
pervision of Mr.. J. Henry Dickerson. a
caterer OF no mean ability.
Those present were Mesdames John
West, J. Coles, A. Minor, g. Smith. r
Kelser, A Ellis; Misses Lizne Coles.
Minnie Terrell, Lottie Lewis, Gertrude
Snsed, Fannie and Jennie Brown, Ju-
liza and Mary Gilmer. NJ K. Bullock
Rosa Angel, Mamie Fleming, Emma
jenkins, Mary Ruckner; Messrs r.. f..
Wood, Ii L. Galloway. of Richmond
j. II Dickerson, @ H Bullock, J. a.
Heiskeu. Lewis Heiskell, Charles
William and George Brown, l.. w. Hill.
John Norris, 7. j. Faucet, W II. No
BILE, Albert G. Mabrey, Henry Nicholas
5. Bundy. W. ID. Gilmer, John Harris.
Robert Kelser, J. D. Willis of New
York, Mr.. Fields OF Liverpool, Eng.
All present enjoyed themselves un-
til the wee sma hours of morn, when
each one babe the other adieu with
the wish OF a merry Xmas.
Mr. j. q. Shelton, teacher at Yancy's
Mills, left for Washington. d. c., to
spend the Christmas.
MIR. Ii I. Galloway left Friday for
Richmond and Norfolk.
Miss Gertrude Wilson, Messrs. w.
II. Parago. @. ii. Bullock, w. II. Mich
Olas, and Daniel Alexander went to
Richmond to spend the holidays.
Mr.. Harry West of Hampton Insti-
tute Is home spending the holidays
with his parents
Misses Eva Coles and Susie Buckner
are home from Hartshorn College for
the holidays.
Mr.. Richard Coles is home from Hot
Springs
Mr. W. L. Morris, instructor in
Whittier School, and Mr.. J. L. Law
son of Huntington Industrial Works.
Hampton, Va, passed through the city
Christmas day enroute home for the
holidays.
Messrs. Charles Carter and Edward
Johnston of Alberene, James and Rob
ert Whittier and F. Bowles, teacher
Of North GardeA were in the city Sat
urday
Prof. B. w Tyrrell, Principal of the
Valley Institute, Basic City, stopped
in the city Saturday enroute to Cor
louisville. The Valley Institute has
been recently organized by Prot. Tyr
rell and is in a very prosperous condi-
ton.
Cali for the Planet at 23e West Main
MOUNTAIN Boy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-01
St. Luke Attention !

The st. Luke Association composed
OF the st. Luke Councils of this city
has purchased the former residence of
DR.. Bright, corner st. James and Baker
Streets and will open up their new
quarters on the Bird of January, 1898,
with O grand bazaar which will be
continued for two consecutive weeks
On Monday night at eight o'clock.
the male members of the Order will as
semble at Cookies hall, Broad Street
and will march to the new St. Luke
hall, where they will be met by the
female members, who will extend to
them hearty greeting and cordial
welcome.
Short addresses will made by promi-
nent men of the Order and city. Re-
freshments Will be served at reasona-
BILE prices, and the lady managers
promise to all who may attend a good
time. The patronage of the public Is
respectfully solicited. General admis-
sion, B cts.