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The San Francisco call., 1899-09-20
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS The station of the prsat
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

LARGEST STEAMER AFLOAT-L. J.
E.. City. The largest steamer af1oat is
the Oceanic recently launched
TAXATfON-E. B., City. The fact that
a woman is a widow in California does
not exempt her from taxation on any real
estate that she may be possessed of.
GEORGE MILLS-R O. r. c., Pacific
Grove, Cal. If you will send stamped
and self-addressed envelope to this office
the information asked for about George
Mills will be sent YOU
DRAPING AN ALTAR-C., City. In
draping an altar in lodge room with the
American flag, the stars should always
be placed toward the presiding officer.
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According to some the accidents of the Southern
Pacific Railway due to too much carelessness,
others say to much economy and still others TO
too much Krutschnitt and there reasons for be-
leving the road rid of the latter would expe
rence less OF the other two
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-20
CALIFoRNIANs IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Sept. ia. W. Rose.
Miss c. Rose and Morgan Hill of San
Francisco are at the Holland. Mr. and
Mrs. o. G. Sage of San Francisco are at
the Manhattan. Miss A. E Han OF san
Francisco is at the Vendome. l.. Heurte-
Mrs. c. Franciocho is at the Martin en-
route TO San Francisco.
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Justice Rodden has now discovered that the habit
OF being too previous is one that the public will not
tolerate in judicial position, and that it is known to
the law by name almost ugly the Justice him
self
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-20

Having tried Dreyfus by military court the
French begin another sensation by trying
twenty politicians before the Senate species OF
political court, and shall now see whether in her
many trials that to come France can look with
most hope to her army her Senate.
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whose name is signed received a certain
article articles named therein, and
such an instrument is valid no matter
on what day of the week 1t is signed.
CITY OF PEKING-M. A. H, City. The
transport that carried the First Califor-
MIA Volunteers to Manila was the City of
Peldng. When the vessel was built for
the China trade she was named for the
capital of the Chinese empire, as the City
of Toxic, another vessel of the same line,
was named for the capital Of Japan.
TRANSPORTS B. A, Oakland.
This department has not the record Of
1.-The time taken by each transport that
sailed from San Francisco for Manila
and that of each transport from Manila
to San Francisco" Such information
may be obtained from the War Depart
ment at Washington, D. c., if the appli-
cant for 1t can show any good reason for
demanding it.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-20

Sheriff Langford OF Santa Clara County has
started again in search Of the bones of Murderer
Dunham His prospects of success this time seem
to be particularly good by of the fact that he
has taken the precauton to carry number of skele
ton KEYS with him.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-20

Tom Reeds farewell letter to his constituents was
most excellent in every respect except that it did not
give the slightest intimation of the reason why he
bade them farewell
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-20

Keep looking young and save your hair. its
color and beauty with Parker's Hair Balsam
Eindercorns. the best cure for lac.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-20

HOTEL. DEL CoRONADo-Take advantage
~ the round-trp tickets. Now only $50 by
steamship. including fifteen days board at no.
tel. longer stay, 50 so per day. Apply at New
Montgomery street San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-20
cAL1FoRN1ANs IN WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON. Sept. 19-F. A. Works
and wife are at the Wellington
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-20
lr,r winslow'g Soothing Syrup"

no. hean used for fifty years by millions Of
fias for their children while Teethlng with
NrIa,t success 1t soothes the child softens
- ,,,r,s allays Pain, cures Wind Collie, regu-
iates the Bowels and is the best remedy for
S'a,--boeas whether arising from teething or
I.har causes For sale by druggists in every
o+ ~ the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs.
tyinslow's Soothing Syrup. 25c bottle.
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caIedonian Club.

u,be CaIedonian Club of this city Will
~ iG +ba light of the 29th inst. give an
on .oi,1n,ent ~ and dance to It's friends in
endeTtdIiiHii eenoe+isb Hail on Larkn street The com
mittee on has e1enrg prepared
select programme for the evening
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Cal. glace fruit soc per fb at townsend ).
Special information supplied daily to
business houses and public men by tae
Press Clipping Bpreagb 5AfMh Main i9 io42 Mont
The times., 1899-10-11
No More Trees at Present.

Daniel & Armat, acting agents for a num-
Der of property owners on Rhode Island Avenue
northeast, between Fifth and Sixth Streets re-
Gently petitioned the Commissioners to have
trees planted on that square this fall. The
letter containing the request was referred TO
Superintendent of Parking Lanham, who returned
the papers to the Commissioners yesterday with
the recommendation that the request be refused.
The storms occurring in the city last summer,
together with the caterpillar pest had necessi-
tated the expenditure OF several thousand dol
laars above the usual expenses of the Parking
Department, and there were hardly funds enough
hand TO meet the current expenses. The
recommendation of Superintendent Lanham was
approYd by the Commissioners.
The times., 1899-10-11
S. KANN, SONS & CO.
9th and Market Space.
THE WATER SUPPLY SHORT.
Residents on Capitol Hill Make a
Complaint.

Complaint.
Some time ago the Commissioners re-
ceived a communication from Chief En-
gineer A Kirby, L. S. N. living at 4O5 c
Street southeast. in which the writer COM
plained OF the insufficient water supply
al his house, and called attention to the
fact that * was impossible for any OF the
residents ia the vicinity 10 get water after
Z O'Clock in the morning, when work is
commenced al the navy yard. So great
was the Inconvenience occasioned thereby
that many times during the summer il was
necessary Tor the residents of this portion
OF Capitol HiH to fill their bath tubs dur
ing the night in order 10 have sufficient
water for household use during the day.
Mr.. Kirby recommended that the supply
valve for the navy yard be cut of and thus
afford the people living In his neighbor-
hood an adequate supply. Tie letter was
referred TO the superintendent OF the water
department and was returned to the Com
missioneFs with the following endorse
ment:
An investigation Of the water supply In
the vicinity OF 4e5 Street southeast
shows the condition TO be as described In
the complaint OF Mr.. Kirby. The trouble
is general IN the higher parts of Capitol
HILL Undoubtedly. as suggested by Mr.
Kirby. curtailment OF the supply TO the
navy yard would improve matters mater
tally. Unfortunately the Commissioners
OF the District have no authority TO limit
the supply IN Government departments. In
my opinion the trouble on Capitol Hill is
aggravated by the waste OF water at the
Capitol. the Library Building, and the
navy yard"
The times., 1899-10-11
No Ground for Complaint.

The Commissioners received a letter several
weeks ago, from John b. Burg, a resident of
Brookland, in which the writer protested against
the manner in which private parties were allowed
to cart away earth from Fort Street unless they
be forced to do so in a way that will not
interfere with the public traffic along that thor
oughfare. The letter referred to Computing
Engineer Hunt, who returned il to the Commits
sioners yesterday with the recommendation
that Mr.. Burg be informed that Fort Street at the
point mentioned is not a thoroughfare and never
has been such for eight years. to his personal
knowledge, and that the grading that has been
done this street is not a detriment thereto
but has been public benefit
The times., 1899-10-11
MURDER OF ALICE aUEENAN.
MiIIie Harris and Della Dyson Held
by the Coroner's Jury.

by the Coroner's Jury.
After an investigation of the circum-
stances surrounding the death of Alice
Queenan, colored, who was stabbed Mon
day night in Cullinan's Alley southwest,
the jury summoned by Coroner Carr yes
terday directed that Millie Harris alias
Sadie Williams, and Della Dyson, both
colored, be held to await the action of the
grand jury. Millie Harris was found to be
directly responsible for the death Of the
Queenan woman, and Della Dyson was
held to be an accessory to the crime The
jury met at the First precinct station at II
o'clock yesterday morning and after view
ing the remains the work of taking testi-
moDy was commenced. Deputy Coroner
Glazebrook was the first witness and stated
that death was the result of a wound evil
IDENTIFY inflicted by a knife which pene-
trated the heart
Mary Stewart, Of 715 Burke's Alley
southwest, saw Tom Smoot and Milie Har-
ris walking along the alley in which the
killing occurred. She saw Alice Queenan
take hold of Smoot and endeavor to get
him away from his companion. 1t was at
this time. so the witness stated, that she
saw the Harris woman strike the fatal
blow. She identified the knife found upon
the person of Millie Harris at the time
Of her arrest as the one used in the as
sault. Jennie Snowden, an eyewitness of
the affair. corroborated the testimony of
the preceding witness. She stated that
she saw the Harris woman strike Alice
Queenan, but did not see a knife.
Della Dyson, the woman who was held as
an accessory to the crime, stated that she
was not in the immediate vicinity of the
difficulty, but was a few moments after
ward approached by the Harris woman,
who, she alleged told her that she had cut
Alice Queenan. She denied having re-
eeived a knife from Mile Harris after the
affray.
Tom Smoot, over whom the trouble is
said to have arisen, and who was walking
down the alley with the Harris woman
when the stabbing occurred, was the next
witness sworn. He said that he met Mil
lie Harris at the corner of Seventh and
II Streets southwest, and was walking
through the alley with her at about S
o'clock. When they neared the home of
Alice Queenan, he was seized by Alice and
Mary Stewart, who endeavored to get him
away from Millie Harris. During the fight
which ensued he heard Alice Queenan say
that she had been stabbed. He did not see
who stabbed her, nor did he see knife.
Millie Harris was next called and swore
that she had been attracted by three
women, one of whom was Alice Quesnan
She stated that she was struck several
times. but that she did not have a knife
and did not know where the one found In
the lining OF her cape came from She
gave the cape TO the Dyson woman after
the difficulty, but to her knowledge there
was no knife in ii at the time
Policeman j. Headley was the last wit
| ness and testified TO having arrested MilIie
Harris at house in Nolans Court and
having found the knife in her cape The
jury reached its verdict after short delib-
Grafton.
The times., 1899-10-11
A Citizen Complains of Dust.

About month ago the Commissioners received
a communication from T. A. Rover, living in
North Capitol Street between G and II Streets,
complaining about the dust which collects on the
goods in front OF his store, caused By the haul
ing Of dirt from the excavation for the new
Government Printing Office. Superintendent Slut
ler of the Street Cleaning Department, was
asked to suggest some method OF relief. In
report on the matter received about week ago,
he stated that the street in question was in a
very bad conditions, and needed sprinkling. He
suggested that the attention OF the Chief OF Po-
lice be called to the matter, in order that steps
might be taken to enforce the law regarding the
cleaning of the streets The papers were sent to
Major Sylvester and referred by him to Lieu
tenant Kelly, Of the Sixth precinct. Lieutenant
Kelly reported yesterday that the streets were
in as good condition as could be expected, and
he had taken precautions to have the law COM
piled with.
The times., 1899-10-11
bird grade. at $3.50 per annum, vice Alice Pol.

third grade, at $500 per annum vice Alice Pol
lock.
Reduce, at her own request, B. E. Morrison,
from third grade TO first grade, and from $3.50 to
$40 per annum, to take effect August 81, 1892
Transfer +. c. Mortimer, from sixth division
and promote from second TO third grade, and from
$500 to $500 per annum, vice b. L. Morrison.
Grant leave of absence, under the rules, to
Mary Z. Darlington, from September /, 1899.
Appoint Elizabeth Lackey normal graduate
temporary teacher Of third grade, at $3.50 per
annnm, fice II. Z. Darlington.
Promote n. A. Maurer, teacher, from 800 to
S425 per annum.
Appoint Julia A. Kupfer, normal graduate, tenn
pcrary teacher, at 500 per annum, and assign to
second grade, vice ;. b. Holland, on leave.
Appoint Edna r. yoss, normal graduate teach
er, at 500 per annum, and assign 10 first grade
Appoint Victoria X. Ludgate, normal graduate
temporary teacher, and assign 70 first grade at
800 per annum.
The above changes to take effect September /,
1883.
Second division-Accept resignation of C. A.
johnson, teacher Of sixth grade, at S775 per an
mum, To take erect August 81, 1859.
Promote the following teachers, TO take effect
September l, 1889: +. &. Drane, from fifth to
sixth grade, and from 500 to s775 per annum
vice c. A. johnson; Caroline Ranney, from fourth
TO fifth grade, and from $3.50 TO 500 per annum,
vice h. &. Drane; B. H. Caron, from third TO
fourth grade, and from $500 TO $3.50 per annum
vice Caroline Ranney; Mae Deming, from second
to third grade, and from $3.50 to $500 per an
mum, vice b. II. Caron
Appoint Maude F. English teacher, and assign
10 second grade, at 500 per annum, vice Mae
Deming; A. NJ Williams, from second to fourth
grade vice Blanche Street, transferred from fourth
TO second grade, without change in pay.
Promote the following teachers: NJ. A. Kelton,
from $40 10 $500 per annum; Elizabeth NJ.
Dawes from $50 To $475 per annum; S. T. Mason
and G. A. Davis, from S425 to $3.50 per annum;
Z. H. Matthews, L. t. Priest T. NJ. Clapp, 4. X.
Woodward, G. Z. Senior, Z. r. House, from 800
TO S425 per annum.
Appoint Harriet A. Denison, normal graduate,
teacher. and assign TO first grade, al $500 per
mum.
Leave Of absence granted to D. E. Rogers,
seventh grade.
Promotions: G. NJ. Parkingham, sixth TO
seventh grade; A. C. Burlingame, fifth to sixth
grade; Z. Scrivener, fourth to fifth grade; NJ. 0.
Carmody, third TO fourth grade; G. A. Davis,
first to third grade; Ruth Fletcher, TO first grade.
The times., 1899-10-11
Police Surgeons Report.

The reports of the various police surgeons for
the month of September, were made public by
the Commissioners yesterday The reports show
that there were 12s members of the police force
unfit for duty during the month. These men were
all incapactated for duty for from one TO thirty
days In the case of fourteen men the doctors
have recommended that their time allowance for
sick leave be extended over thirty days. This
action is taken on account of their serious i'll
ness One OF them has not been on duty for
over a month, and several others have been con-
fined to their beds for eight and ten days at a
time from the effects Of rheumatism contracted
while on duty. Ii is expected that the various
reports OF the surgeons will be used in the
arguments for an increase of the police force
when Congress meets this winter.
The times., 1899-10-11
The MortnIity Record.

The following deaths were reported to the
Health Officer yesterday: Anna Mcdonald, SO
years; Augustus Schmalzinger, s5 years; John
Franks, 80 years, Maria Hall, Sc years; Mary f.
Dyer, SO years; Virginia Bryan, SO years; Viii
liam A. Percy, 40 years; Maria D. Bradley, 80
years; Martha Washington, 80 years; Elizabeth
Sehwalenberg, 81 years; Lucinda Parks, 81 years;
Jane Brown, 81 years; Marshall Whittingham, q
years; Lille Hicks, II years; Ellen Moriarity 5
years. Louis j. Bridgeman, years; Elsie Cor
don, years; Leon Winston, 2 years; Mary Z.
Schaffer, 1 year; Sarah Gray, / year; Richard
Walker / year; Pearl G. Serfell z months;
John A. Schultz, days John Johnson, l day.
The times., 1899-10-11
A Suit for Sale and Division.

Hagar Newman Hardman, through her attor.
neys, Thompson & Laskey, yesterday fled suit
against Mary Ida McMahany and Percy Newman,
minor, for the purpose of having the court
order the sale OF premises, 706 Fourth Street
southwest, and a division of the proceeds among
the parties TO the suit. 1t is explained that the
complainant and the defendant, Percy Newman,
are tenants in common, with equal interests in
the property, and that the defendant McMahany,
has only life interest. 1t is further stated that
the property is becoming very dilapidated and
as the complainant has no means to keep the
premises in repair and tenantable, asks that it
be sold. The value of the property is estimated
TO be 81 900
The times., 1899-10-11
The building Trades Council.

After a recess OF two weeks, the Building
Trades Council resumed its session last night,
with full quota of delegates from the affiliated
unions presentf The most important matter con-
sidered was the proposition submitted in the
committee of the National Building Trades Coun-
ell suggesting a change OF the time of holding
the annual convention. IL is proposed to change
the date from the second week in December to
the second Monday in January The proposition
was endorsed bY the local council.
The times., 1899-10-11
Marriape Licenses issued.

The following marriage licenses issued
yesterday: Clarence N. Exley and Maud H. ster-
ling; John G.. Urquhart and Mary B. Compton;
Alfred George, Philadelphia and Sallie L. NJ.
Shock, District of Columbia; Charles f. Hender-
son and Jessie D. Appler; Sanford o. c. Jackson
and Rebecca A. Doleman, Manassas. Va; William
Madden and Louisa Smith; Edward d, Ball and
Ella j. Fisher.
The times., 1899-10-11
A Uniform Lunch Hour Ordered.

The clerks in the Office Of the Second Assistant
Postmaster General were yesterday requested to
select the hour for going TO lunch. Many of the
clerks go at y o'clock and Others at 1890. 1t
is the intention of the Second Assistant Postmas-
ter General to have uniform hour decided upon
Should majority prefer u o'clock, then that
hour viii be known lunch hour This order
does not effect clerks in any other branch OF
the postoffce
The times., 1899-10-11
The Morgan cnsc NoIIe Pressed.

R. W. Morgan, of COS Sixth Street northwest.
who swore out warrant charging his son. VIII
liam W. Morgan, with grand larceny, has with
drawn the charge and the case has been nole
pressed. Mr.. Morgan gave his son Sl45 to de-
posit in a bank, and as the young man disap-
peared for some time it was thought that he
had misapped the money. Later Developments
proved that such not the case
The times., 1899-10-11
A CavaIrymun Arrested.

George Turner, member of the Third United
States Cavalry, stationed at Fort Myer, was ar
rested yesterday by Policeman Purks, of the First
precinct and held for the Army authorities.
Turner recently escaped from the g1ardhouse at
the Fort and came TO this city. Lieutenant Jack
son and squad from Fort Myer called at the
station last night and escorted the prisoner back
to the Fort
The times., 1899-10-11
A New Park Suggested

The Commissioners yesterday replied to a letter
received several days ago from j. r. Colvin. re-
questing that provision be made in the estimates
for the coming year for the purchase of Grace
land Cemetery, in order to turn II into a public
park, to the effect that their estimates had been
prepared when the communication was received
The scarcity of funds made it necessary for the
Commissioners to include only such items of ex-
penditure AZ wore absolutely needed and they
found themselves obliged to exclude many items
they would like to have asked for
The times., 1899-10-11

Two deputy United States marshals were ap.
pointed for duty yesterday at the City Hall.
One is Omar ID. Stutler, nephey OF Mr. Stutler,
Superintendent Of the Street Cleaning Depart-
ment, and the other is Jesse Roberts The lar
ter was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of Clarence X. Wilson, the son
OF Attorney Nathaniel Wilson. and the former
succeeds Lee Ross, son of District Commissioner
John W. Ross Mr.. Wilson will enter upon the
practice of law In connection with his father
The times., 1899-10-11

The Acting Postmaster General has notified the
Secretary of the Interior that the old Postoftiee
Department Building viii be ready to be turned
over to the Interior Department this morning.
There is quite lot Of furniture and number Of
files belonging TO the Postofice Department still
in the old building that cannot be moved at pres
ent for the reason that there is space in the
city postofhce building wherein to store them.
The times., 1899-10-11
Fined for Stealing Bread and MIX.

Mary Gross, colored. was fined SIS in the Po-
lice Court yesterday for stealing two quarts Of
milk and six loaves OF bread from doorways in
Twenty-third Street northwest
The times., 1899-10-11
Light for the Canal Bridge.

Electrical Engineer Allen has recommended to
the Commissioners that an incandeseent electric
lamp be established at the south end OF the
bridge spanning the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
at Thirty-third Street, in order that the an
prosches to the bridge might be lighted. II
that Henry Dean fell from the bridge and broke
his neck on the night of September 20 Mrs.
Dean has already filed claim with the Dis
trict for $4,000 for the death of her husband
The times., 1899-10-11

William Bonini, a saloonkeeper, was arraigned
in the Police Court yesterday. charged with
carelessness in riding his bicycle October 3,
when he ran into and knocked down former
Judge Campbell W. Pinkney, Of Baltimore as
he was crossing the street in front of the Balti-
more and Ohio station. The judge imposed
fine of 600