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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
JACK RAFAEL
HAS LEFT HIS
WIFE AND CHILD
The Singer Faithless
to His Vows.
TROUBLE OVER AN ESTATE
he WAS GIVEN NONE OF his
FATHER-IN-LAW' MONEY.
The Deserted Woman Was the
Daughter of j. Ross Jackson,
TROUBLE OVER AN ESTATE
BE WAS GIVEN NONE OF BIS
FATHER-IN-LAW' MONEY.
The Deserted Woman Was the
Daughter of j. Ross Jackson,
Journalist and Bo-
hemian.

Jack Rafael, he Of the sweet voice and
SCARED face, departed unceremoniously
for the East about six weeks ago, leaving
his wife and baby to mourn his loss.
Mrs. Rafael has gone with her child to
her mothers home in Sausalito, where the
saddest part Of the sad story will prob
ably happen-the birth of a little one, who
will never know the protecting love of a
father
Rafael, whose name stripped of all the
glitter Of stage life, is John R. Johnson,
was married three years ago to Carrie
Jackson, only child of the late well-known
newspaper man, J. Ross Jackson. The
marriage from the very start was not a
happy one, and the friends of the Jackson
family did not hesitate to say that the
Ifvoli singer had married the heiress for
the sake of the fortune she would eVentu-
ally inherit. A year after the marriage a
child was born to the mismated couple, a
little boy, that bears the name of a father
and grandfather. ]. Ross Jackson Rafael.
RaffaeIs mistreatment of his wife was
of the refined cruelty sort. in which a con-
temptuous neglect played a leading role.
a favorite nastime of the singer was to
forget all family ties for several days in
succession, carrying the game to the eX-
tent of utter Oblivion of home and family.
Ross Jackson left an estate amounting
to about $40 900. and he so arranged 1t that
the Tivoli favorite had no direct part In
that Raffael's desertion of wife and child
is the direct result of this disposition
made by Ross Jackson of his estate. dis
position that did not coincide with the
singers ideas of how father-in-IaW s
wealth should be divided
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
Proposed Colonial Fair.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
trustees of the Mechanics Institute last
evening was devoted principally to the
possibility of holding the contemplated
Colonial fair next September at the Pa
vilion President Ernest a. Denicke out
lined the purpose of the undertaking and
declared that it was almost impossible for
the institute to obtain the necessary ex-
hibits without aid. He suggested that
the institute combine with the Merchants
Association, the Agricultural Association
and other local commercial institutions
for the purpose of conformity framing
requisition for national aid to be forward
ed to Congress for a liberal appropriation
to further and accomplish the proposed
fair. On motion of one of the trustees
resolution to place the four or five thou
sand reference books, now kept under
lock and key, into general circulation was
proposed and unanimously adopted. The
following members of the institute will
be candidates for membership on the
board of trustees for the coming year, the
election to be held on the 18th of next
February: Walter y. Brunt, Ernest A.
Denicke, Lewis C. Huntly, Sheldon g.
Kellogg, Rodney Kendrick, DR.. f. j.
Lane, Henry c. Langrehr, DR.. j. Z. LIE
Fevre L. w. Lovey, John McLaren, Rob
ert w Neal, .Charles NJ. Plum, P. H.
Reardon Horace Wilson. Denfcke, Ken
drick. McLaren, Neal, Plum and Wilson
are at present members of the board of
trustees.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
BRUTALLY ASSAULTED.
Mrs. Boyer of Ocean View Dragged
Out of Bed and Kicked.

"AIldm sullivan, young hoodlum liv-
IllS at l35 Perry street, was booked at the
City Prison yesterday afternoon by Police
man meyer on charge of assault to
murder The complaining witness. John
A. Boyer, and his brother-in-law. Charles
Malser, were with the officers when the
arrest was made.
Boyer and Maiser live on Plymouth and
Lobos streets, Ocean View. Sullivan was
acquaIhted with them, and Friday night
~ ~ vs." fa 70 Boyer's residence, knowing
llidI boyer was not at home, as he is en-
pIoyed as night Waterman by the Snring
valley Water Works He demanded od
u! I'M lance, put Mrs. Boyer who was sick
~ ~ pSu win her baby, told him to go away.
% pLohe open the door and dragged Mrs.
boyef OUT OF bed. He jumped on her and
hched her until she screamed with pain.
ne IuShed out Of the house and into Mai
ser mouse. Selling a carving-knife and
piece of rope he rushed out again. shouf-
IHs tHaL he was going to kill Mrs
Boyer. george Otang, grocer on the cor
ner, heard Mrs. Boyer's screams and he
went 70 her assistance. Sullivan broke
TWO cnalrS over his head and laid him
out lie mas been confined to his bed
since. M9lSer appeared on the scene and
Sullivan left the house. ''iN
Mrs. Boyer has been under a nbvsi-
clans care. since the brutal assault. and
for a time fears were entertained that che
might die, but she is recovering Sba
cannot be questioned about the assault
yet, ano When she does it is expected that
she will say that Sullivan ATTEMPTED To
outrage her. Otang, as soon as he is able
to come TO the city, will also swear ont
a warrant Ior ms arrest for assault to
murder. The police give Sullivan bad
character. - "
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
TWO STEAMERS
ARE CAUGHT IN
HEAVY STORMS
Queen and Australia
Both Suffered.
A QUARTERMASTER DROWNED
WASHED OVERHEARD FROM THE
QUEEN OFF FLATTERY.
The Australians Hurricane Deck and
Main Saloon and Storage
Flooded on Her Trip
Here.
A QUARTERMASTER DROWNED
WASHED OVERHEARD FROM THE
QUEEN OFF FLATTERY.

Two ocean steamers bearing marks of a
tussle with the elements reached port YES
terday. They were the Queen from Puget
Sound ports and the Australia The
Queen was caught in a southeaster, and
during it one of the quartermasters was
washed overheard and drowned. The
Australia ran into a Northwestern and was
badly damaged.
In talking about the trip of the Queen
yesterday Captain Jepsen said: I'VE left
Victoria, B. c., at p. m. December 80,
and at a. m. on the 3fst we ran into
southeastern. 1t blew living gale and the
seas broke over the ship on all sides
Charles Richman was the quartermaster
on the bridge, and at 1920 a. m. ne went
down TO call the boatswain. Just as he
got in front of the pilot house a big sea
came over the bow and carried Richman
away.
He must have been thrown heavily
against the woodwork, for when he came
up abaft the bridge could see the blood
running out of his mouth and nose. one
side seemed to be paralyzed, because he
made no motion with one arm while he
put the other one out of the water once or
twice A couple of life pTeserverS were
thrown over to him, but he made no effort
to reach them. The steamer was stopped
and we backed and filled for twenty min
uteS, put could do nothing more 10 neIp
the poor fellow. He came up once or
twice more and then sank forever
Richman had no relatives here, but
made his home at The White Cruiser"
Hotel on East street. Last month he
started for Buffalo. y. y. in order 10 be
with his own people during the holidays,
but at Ogden he changed his mind ana
came back to San Francisco. He reJoined
the Queen and went on his last voyage on
December %.
The Australia brought up from Homo
lulu "a cabin and 75 steerage. passengers.
OF the latter So We're Convalescent SOL
diers. The stout vessel started the new
year we'll by running into a nor wester at
8 a. m. on the 1St. By shutdown II had in
creased to a gale accompanied by high
swell and a very rough sea. 1t made
things pretty lively" said Chief Officer
Lawless in telling about the voyage. AT
80 a m on the I'd a tremendous sea
broke aboard on the port waist. 1t burst
up the hurricane deck smashed the main
rail, filed the fire room. bursting the
steam gauges and putting out the lights,
which caused the firemen and coal pass
ers TO come on deck in a hurry. 1t flooded
the saloon and steerage, burst in the win
dow Of the main companion way and in
vaded some Of the staterooms. The gale
soon began 20 moderate, and yesterday at
Z a. N. il had died out"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
ADVERTISEMENTS
, NERVOUS DEPRESSION.
Ia TALK WITH MRS. pINxHAM.l


A woman with the blues is very IN
comfortable person. She is illogical,
unhappy and frequently hysterical.
The condition of the mind known as
"the blues" nearly always, with wo-
men, results from diseased organs of
generation.
1t is a source of wonder that in this
age of advanced medical science, any
person should still believe that mere
force of will and determination will
overcome depressed spirits and nerv-
BUSINESS in women. These troubles are
indications of disease.
Every woman who doesn't under
stand her condition should write to
Lynn, Mass, to Mrs. Pinkham for her
advice. Her advice is thorough COM
mon sense, and is the counsel of a
learned woman of great experience.
Read the story of Mrs. F. S. BENNETT,
Westphalia, Kansas, as told in the fol-
lowing letter:
DEAR MRS. P1NKHAM:-I have suf-
fered for over two years with falling,
enlargement and liberation of the
womb, and this spring, being in such
a weakened condition, caused me to
flow for nearly six months. Some time
ago, urged by friends, l wrote to you
for advice. After using the treatment
which you advised for a short time,
that terrible flow stopped.
Il am now gaining strength and
flesh, and have better health than I
have had for the past ten years. 1
wish to say to all distressed, suffer
ing women, do not suffer longer, when
there is one SO kind and willing to
aid you
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is woman's remedy for wo-
mans ills. More than a million wo-
men have been benefited by it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
LIKED TO START FIRES.
Little Frank Shay Terrorizes tie Peo-
nle on Mission Street


The people living at 81 Mission street
will rest easily now that the little frebug
Of the house has been removed to where
he Will hot be so likely to get into mis-
chief. The building is occupied. by a num-
Der Of families, and adjoining are several
stores: Some time ago one Of the rooms
was found 20 be on fire and the door
locked. The latter was burst in. and a
towel saturated With oil was found in
one corner A careful inquiry developed
the fact that little Frank Shay. 9 years
Of age, was the one who set the fire. OF
course, he was punished. and it was
thought the spanking he received would
be a sufficient lesson to deter him from
doing so again.
On another occasion recently the room
OF one of the dodgers was entered and the
contents of small bank stolen. Later
another room was found to be on fire By
this time the dodgers were alarmed. and
complaint was made to Secretary Wad-
ham of the Eureka Society for the Protec-
ton of Children. A warrant was sworn
out for the boys arrest. and yesterday
he was committed to the care Of the
managers of the Youths Directory.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
New officers Banqueted.

The banquet in honor of the installa-
ton of the recently elected officers of
California Chapter No. of Royal Arch
Masons was held last evening at the Ma
sonic Temple on Post street. Over two
hundred members of the chapter and in
vited friends were present, many of the
most prominent of whom proposed appro-
pirate toasts in honor Of the occasion
The officers installed are as follows:
High priest, John Tonningsen; king,
Harry Baehr; scribe, Robert n. Carson;
treasurer, William j. Smith; secretary.
Franklin H Day; captain of the host,
Charles Bone principal sojourner, Henry
Ascroft royal arch captain, Jacob G.
Leibold; master of the. third vail, Will
liam r. Jost; master of the second vail,
Thomas j. Frazer; organist, Samuel d.
Mayer; guard, Joseph w. Adams. The
retiring high priest Charles, w. Decker,
was presented with a magnificent case of
silverware by Secretary Franklin H. Day
on behalf of the members of the chapter.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
HAS MILITARY LoCKJAW.
Senator Stewart Of Nevada Refuse:
to Discuss Anything.

United States Senator William NJ. Stew
art Of Nevada arrived at the Palace yes
terday. The Senator has very bad case
of military lockjaw, and the only things
he would consent to discuss were his
meals.
When asked what was the status OF af-
fairs in Congress regarding the annexa-
ton of the Philippines and his own posi-
ton on this present interesting question
he refused to say a word. Being interro-
San Francisco, he replied that he was
here because he wanted to come and be-
cause he had right to come. Regarding
his chances of reelection Senator Stew
art refused positively to say a word. He
declared that he was letting the other
fellows do the talking, and that he had
no statement to make, and that he de-
sired to be let alone and given surcease
from notoriety.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
HAS DROPPED THE CASE.
Attorney General Fitzgerald Moves
to Dismiss the Suit Against the
Reduction Works

Attorney General Fitzgerald has filed a
request with the clerk of the Superior
Court to dismiss the proceedings in the
case of the People VS.. the Sanitary he
duction Works
In explanation he says that the attor-
neys for the relator neglected to inform
him that THE question of the highest bid
der has already been determined and the
time in which to make an appeal has
lapsed. This question he considered the
chief one in the case. The remaining
point, the alleged unlawful exercise of the
franchise of the Sanitary Reduction
Works, he is convinced from the testi-
mony taken, is the result of a mere per-
sonal and private disagreement between
the individual scavengers and the Reuuc-
ton Works
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
GALLAGHER
KILLED BY
MIKE FLYNN
Evidence of Latter's
Guilt.
BOTH MEN WERE DRUNK
BILLY MCDONALD WITNESSED
THE KILLING.
The Ex-Prize Fighter Tried to Save
Him From Flynn's Fury, and
Was Himself Shot and
Killed.

Through the efforts Of Detectives Cody
and Dillon sufficient evidence has been
secured to formally charge Mike Flynn,
the saloon-keeper, with the murder of Jim
Gallagher. They have in their possession
the statements of several eye-witnesses
Of the tragedy, all of whom state posi-
lively that Flynn fired the fatal shot.
These witnesses will testify at the in
quest to-day that Flynn was in the saloon
drinking with Jerry Sullivan, the propri-
etor, when Gallagher and Billy McDon-
aid, who is well known in the tenderloin
district entered. Mcdonald spoke to
Flynn and invited him to have drink
Flynn. it is claimed, was in an ugly mood,
and walking up to Mcdonald asked him
If it was true that he had been appointed
a deputy in Assessor Dodge's office.
Mcdonald replied that he had been
promised a place in the office.
You'll not 60 in his office if can ne help
you're no good.
He then struck Mcdonald. who is a
much smaller man, knocking him down.
Gallagher. who was also under the infiu-
ence of liquor, then attacked Flynn. strik-
ing him several times with his clenched
fists. Realizing he was no match for
Gallagher, the saloon keeper drew his re-
volver and fired. AS his victim fell NOR
tally wounded, Flynn passed the smok-
ing revolver to Captain" Saunders, a
well-known character, with instructions
weapon to Tommy Nolan's saloon on Ellis
street where it was given TO the bar
tender. A short time afterward Melon
aid visited the saloon and took possession
of the revolver.
Last night both Nolan and Mcdonald
visited police headquarters and were
closely questioned by Captain Bohen.
Nolan said he knew nothing about the
revolver being given to his bartender, but
promised to see him and endeavor to COM
pei him to tell the truth about the mat
ger. Mcdonald at first seemed reluctant
10 tell the story of the shooting, but final
cause of it.
It is expected that he will describe in
detail how Gallagher was killed at the in
! quest winch is TO be held this morning.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
A Rellbov Arrested.

Romano Angel, bellboy in the Palace
Hotel, was arrested yesterday morning by
Detectives Egan and Gibson and locked
up in 1.-The tanks" at the City Prison.
A number of small articles of jewelry
have been missing from the rooms of
guests and an opal pin valued at $40.
Wheelhouse, a commercial traveller, in
October last, was traced to Angel. 1t is
not known yet whether he will be prose-
cuted. He was a friend of Stephen Hard
ing, the ex-bellboy at the st. Nicholas
Hotel, who was arrested for attempting
to strangle and rob Henry Charles in the
st. Nicholas recently.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
st. Roses School,

St Roses School, Brannan street
opened yesterday with a fair attendance
after being closed since the great fire
The building was blessed and dedicated
by the pastor, Rev. D. Nugent. with APP
propriate ceremonies and a select choir
The children and teachers then repaired
6 20 the na M biessad pens
given, and the religious exercises closed
with the rendering of the ''Te Deum. "
ST Roses parish is now fully equipped
and Father Nugent has one of the finest
churches in the city, palatial residence
and a school with all modern improve
mentS.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
Installation of Officers.

On January /, 1899 the Mission Pro-
gressive Lyceum Of San Francisco in
stalled the following officers: Officers of
the Lyceum Association-W. T. Jones.
president; Harry Hargrave, vice presi-
dent j. T. Roberts, secretary; Mrs. NJ. A.
Clark, treasurer; A. J. Colby, c. Eber-
hardt and Mrs. Sadie Eberhardt, trus-
tees.
officers of the Lyceqm proper-W. T.
ant conductor; Mrs. Pfeiffer, guardian of
groups l.. S. Schroeder, librarian; A. R.
Merrill, musical director; Pearl Bryson,
assistant musical director; Lena Clark
pianist; A. j. Colby, Miss Lottie Lew
ellVn guards.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
Youthful Elopers Married

That love laughs at locksmiths was
clearly demonstrated yesterday when
Herman B. Westerfeld Jr and his sweet
heart, Oroveda Ramon, plump. pretty and
sweet 16. stepped into the marriage IL
cense bureau accompanied by their par
ents, and requested Cupid Danforth RI fill
out marriage license. The young couple
declare in feryent tones that they have
loved each other, for year and all in
young Westerfeld failed to convince
Mamma" Ramon that he would make a
loving and dutiful son-in-law the youth
day and were both arrested at that place
by order Of the girls maternal parent and
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
Their Protests Heard.

The contest over the election of Daniel
O'Brien by Thomas E. Brophy, the candi-
date who was defeated for the Assembly
in the Thirty-first Assembly District, was
taken up yesterday afternoon in Justice
Barry's court. The successful candidate
only won by a narrow margin and Brophy
entered a protest on the grounds tnat
gross frauds were perpetrated by design
that O'Brien's nomination was made in
an irregular manner. Leon E. Jones pro-
test over the seating of j. C. Wardell as
sembiy District was partially heard by
Justice of the Peace Kerrigan. Both mat
tiers will be taken up again to-day
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
Rill Board Nuisance Checked.

The billboard nuisance, which has re-
Gently assumed unusual proportions, has
been stopped in it's further growth The
ordinance recently passed by the Board
of Supervisors was signed yesterday by
Mayor Phelan and thus becomes a law.
In anticipation of this the firms
controlling the boards throughout the city
have commenced to shave them down to
the desired proportions. In addition to
being a menace to life and limb, the
boards were unsightly affairs and detract-
ed from the beauty of the city.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
The sloper Divorce Case.

Judge Belcher yesterday made an order
denying Kate E. Sloper a divorce from
her husband, Ira NJ Sloper. The court
also refused to entertain the application
on the part of Sloper for divorce from his
wife on his cross-complaint. Mrs. Sloper
was ordered to reconvey her husband GER
tain properties placed in her name prior
to Slopers departure for Guatemala, an
act which led his wife to instigate suit
for divorce on the ground of desertion
but which it was proved during the trial
was consented to by Mrs. Sloper.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
Supreme Court Officials

. Supreme Court Clerk Root and his force
took possession of the records and docu-
ments Of the court yesterday and prom
Use to have things in running order within
a few days, as soon as they become ia
miliar with the working of the office
Considering that several of the old clerks
have been retained. this viii not be dim
cult. Judge Walter Van Dyke TOOL,
his place on the bench with the other Jus
tees early in the morning. He fills the
place made vacant by Judge Van Fleet.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04

brought back to this city. Both learned
that clipping was not all it is cracked up
TO be and their lesson bore fruits. Since
their return the young man made several
nank moyements and finally succeeded in
getting Mamma" Ramon's consent to the
marriage. After leaving the County
Clerks office the party went directly to
the chambers of Justice Cook, who tied
the knot
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
In Grateful Acknowledgement.

The ladies of the Francesca Relief So
ciety gratefully acknowledge, through
Mrs. Luke Robinson, checks for the fol-
lowing amounts: From Claus Spreckes,
500; Adolph B. Spreckels, $100; Thomas
$50; James V. Coleman. 500; DIR. M Herr
stein, $40; Mrs. E. Barron, $40; Mrs Emf
lie Donohoe, SO.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
To Protect Passengers.

Captains ]. K. Bulger and o. f. Bolles,
local inspectors of hulls and boilers, have
issued circular requiring all steamboat
companies whose vessels are similar in
construction to the T. c. Walker, to en-
ploy an extra licensed engineer In the
Inflated Walker the engines were in one
part of the boat and the boilers in an
other, while she carried but one engineer.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
Indictments Against Irwin.

The Federal Grand Jury yesterday
found two indictments against Charles
Irwin, the counterfeiter who was arrest
ed last Thursday at st. Helena and
brought to this city by Secret Service
charges him with having in his posses
sion molds and the other counterfeit coin
coin.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04
CUTICURA RESOLVE
Begins with the Blood and Ends with the
Skin and Scalp.

That is to say, it purihes the blood and cir
culatlng fluids of Humor Germs. and thus re-
moves the cause. while warm baths with Cuti-
cufa Soap, and gentle anointings with Cuticura
. (ointment), greatest of emollient skin cures
cleanse the skin and scalp of crusts and scales.
allay itching. burning and Inflammation soothe
and heal. Thus are speedily, permanently and
economically cured the most torturing. disng
using humors of the skin. scalp and blood with
loss Of hair. when the best physicians and all
other remedies fail
Sold throughout the world Potter D. and c.
Corp. Sole Props, Boston How to Cure
Every. Humor," free.
SAVE YOUR SKIN Hh ns c sRS Hair s6 Sg US
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-04

An old German living Kansas
when eighteen
had big family had work hard the
milking stopping Eicketng
Nofru
vegetables nothing
After while grew
appetite Nothing good up
I
of dowsy and had anything
au5t didn't think was bad doctors too
much Philadelphia
they good
got again like when visa
Erl1n Germany