The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, April 24, 1895, Page 7

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1895. —_—— DNESDAY ---APRIL 24, 1895 s TTEMS IN BRIEF. NEW read the Carr, s read the seventh tlike to talk about the ations. ht and brief, can be found CALL every day. spend his summer vaca- hing in the Yosemite Val- e r Budd w ing and lained yesterday who the mys- en seen in Emmanuel Church sporting events throughout the State receive X cular attention in the columns of the in the m condensed form pick up the CALL bright early. st d ambulance chs and Miss morning. me-tabl published of readers. 0 the clergy exy s Dolores A entertai M. C. U., gave an in honor of its the paving with 1e, between Baker de the plans and piers and he has a Rai with the in Valley road. lood-stained coat which was found in ray Company will San Francisco and = ves, 100 flatcars, fifty ilway ties. ave ordered the from the fenc- f Market street. of the Super- hydrant on Six- for want of funds. eph Kelly will ha W. A. Law- rch, Oskland. ruments and road yesterday t Lake Railway narried this eveni at Rev. Father and Fred Yehl nt layer Paci an expressman, Hanoppe), t Ve cenez Castaguta, W, SWOTe Out & WArT: 5. Bichiani on a £ o4 erday for the ge of attempt ¥ W. Spalding, aatters pertain- wore out a war- i David Rivers of ¥ on the charge of in the office of Pine street, on )0 worth of dia- . H. Smy ed by the trus- canvass or §1,061 50 was levied yes- v of Henry Lachman, atjudgment sgainst the Ex- er of Fresno 1tiff’s reputa- ad. g and Secre- Cable Com- arrell street, day. v, consisting of dered to their , & testimonial dsy evening. oners yesterday sus- Main-street” wharf ctor, because of remarks which he hed made reflecting on the board. dwin hss filed a demurrer in the suit t h L A. Ashley for t lars as to t he may prepare & de- sly disturbed 10 sell a vast warehouses, Le late James isors were at West Mis- 10 see the test of the new dered satisiactory, The new guard e American c party, with the idea of electing s man s President nia State Floral Society is prepar- 1d rose show, to be held in the on May 2,3 and 4. repared. Musical er ture of the exhibition. les Funke of the schoomer Joseph F. Rol President of the Muni dry warned the police sig- nal service u 4 would be brot charge of derson’s tobinson “stop-over’ ¢ be 5 are 2869 separate causes of act aggregating over 18l story of fo *ing downed agair te and Donna Ca il first choices. The other ere Centurion, Experime: ing, Ricardo and Malo Diablo, - oF _Professor Edward Lee Greene, P University of Californis, will sead nfi.u}. A;::'&e- night before the Geographical Society of the Pacific. at Y. M. C. A. Hall enti / tribution on the Pacific Con: will commence at 7:45 o’clock. The municipal employes who were dismissed without cause by the vote of the “soiia gight” of the Board of Supervisors are talking of join- ing together to contest the legality of the action. Itisclaimed by many that they esn- not be removed without canse. cThe grand parade and barbecue of the Native Sons were tiie features of the day in Oakland i»u\"nm")' . A short seseion of the Grand Parlor e r';{fi,‘:;.: .r.;-».ul important action being the Optio solution expressin, i, oppostiion to the division of the Siater o % d;l;hc}r:;n:ym Jury held a special session yester- Qay Son ‘ne purpose of filing an indictment peainst Alonzo J. Whitman, who is now being id in New York on & _charge of forging the pame of J. D. Maxwell, a San Prancisco In- iennce agent. 1o a check for $1500, The in- e was filed 10 ex| x i < el expedite the extradition geld- The reading last week were | The Ruling Combine of the Board of Supervisors De- nounced. CITIZENS ARE VERY INDIGNANT. Civil Service Suggested for Local Affalrs—A Contest Prob~ able. The action of the ‘‘solid eight” of the Board of Supervisors in removing from office seven faithful servants of the city the theme of general discussion at the City Hall yesterday. On the streets and | about the hotel corridors the matter was seriously considered by citizens who stand | for decent politics, and the application of civil service rules to the municipal govern- ment was suggested. | Everywhere the unclean conspiracy of the men in the majority was denounced. Prominent citizens declared the proceed- | ings to be an outrage on the people. hose who have been dismissed from office look upon the conduct of the board | as an attempt to cast reflection upon their | characters and loyalty to the interests of | the city they were employed to serve. They are all honorable men. There is some talk of their uniting to contest the action of the board. It is claimed by some that those officers cannot be removed without cause, while others accept the de- cisioninsilence. All feel keenly the wrong that has been done them. The bitumen rock paving contract, in which there was a “job,” and the Church- street franchise of the Market-street Rail- road Company, in which there was a ‘bug,” are striking examples of the disloyalty of the ‘*solid eight’’ to the interests of the city and county. “It is a long lane that has no turn,” said Supervisor Taylor yesterday, “and the day of reckoning will come.” Captain Taylor, with Supervisors Di- mond, Hobbs and Spreckels, has made the fight of the people as against the com- bine. He is very indignant at the action | of the mniori(y and has no hope that the ranks will be broken, though Supervisor Scully, who has heretofore iorne a good ruL\umlion, did weaken when a ballot was taken and was excused from voting. Supervisor Hobbs, as chairman of the Building Committee, was grossly insulted in having Head Janitor Dugan, who is really his clerk, removed, notwithstanding his protests. He speaks highly of the competency and faithfulness of Mr, Du- gan. The Supervisoris so annoyed with | the actions of the members in the majority | that it irritates him to discuss them. The ‘‘solid eight” manipulated by | Supervisor King, whose record is a matter | of history. He holds the lash over Scully, Benjamin, Hirsch, Hughes, Dunker, Mor- | genstern_and Wakner, and every time it cracks they jump. Dan Burns, Sam | Rainey and Chris %uck}ev are the powers behind the throne. So the hope of the | people for an honest municipal govern- ment with such men in control may be retired for the next two years. M. M. Dugan, the head janivor, has been are: | | dent of San Francisco since 1852 and always borne the highest reputation a citizen and & man. e was for many i ess and bis integ- as never been ques- as a merchant ned. The action of the Board of Supervisors in discharging me without cause,”’said Mr. Dugan yesterday, ‘‘was, to say the least, very small. If there had been any com- laint acainst my management of the jan- | itor’s office, as to the condition in which | the hall was kept, it would not matter so much, but people who know say the hall has not for fifteen years been kept so clean as it isnow. This, of course. is a compli- ment to me and I appreciate it as such. I have simply attended to my work and have seen to it that those under me did likewise. I had no political ‘pull,” though I have always voted with the Republican party of this city and county. Mr. Hobbs, who is | chairman of the Bui]diui Committee, se- cured the place for me because he has known me personally for years and knew [ would perform the duties of the office faithfully. “But the combination did not want me. They knew they could not ‘use’ me, The Eniwr purchases the s\lpF}ies for the City all and he audits all bills for the same. Now, if he is so inclined or can be in- fluenced, there is no(hinE to prevent him from putting his ‘O K’ to billsthat are exh- orbitant or wilfully wrong.” George L. Murdock, who succeeds Mr. Dugan as head janitor of the new City Hall, is a brother-in-law of Supervisor King. Joseph Fitzpatrick, who takes A. J. Sadler’s place as janitor of the Treasurer’s and Auditor’s offices, is a close political and personal friend of Supervisor Mor- enstern, and owes his appointment to im. He lives on Brannan street, close to Mr. Benjamin’s place of business. J. M. Dolan, whose displacement makes a berth for P. Stevens as driver of the po- lice patrol-wagon, has performed hisdu- ties to the satisfaction of the Police Depart- ment. - “I bave not looked up the law as to the power of the Board of Supervisors to re- | moye municipal employes without cause,” | said John 8. Enos, Prosecuting Attorrey in Judge Campbell’s department of the Po- lice Court, “but I shall accept the inevita- ble with good grace. It is a most con- temptible piece of business for the mem- bers of a city government to enter into a comsimcyw destroy the reputation and standing of its employes in the eyes of the community. “Since 1 have been Prosecuting Attorney in this court there has not been the slight- est reflection cast upon me and I cannot understand the conduct of the so-called ‘solid eight’ of the Board of Supervisors, unless it is a political conspiracy. It is a nice thing to go on the minutes of the board, a_splendid sample of the honesty and wisdom of our municipal legislatros to confront succeeding boards, isn’t it?” and a shadow of disgust stole over the speaker’s face. *‘My record is clean and I can afford to ignore this attempt to blacken and belittle me in the eyes of the people whom I have served. I havenot been the slave of that gang of Supervisors who are now running thinqsv if 1 have been the servant.of the people.” e Mr. Enos was for six years District At- torney of Fulton County, N. Y. He has been a State Senator in this State, and has filled the office he now holds very cred- itably. Charles A. Forbes, who suceeeds him, was & Eartner with James W. Harding before the latter went into the insurance business. He is a small lawyer with a small practice. He has figured in two criminal cases, and as a result one client is doing time at San Quentin and the other escaped with a fine. Forbes will not officiate in Judge Campbell’s court if the latter can prevent it. Judge Campbell sald: “] shall refuse to recognize the mnew appointee of the Board of Supervisors until scme higher court than my own shall bave decided who is entitled to the office of Prosecuting Attorne I know nothing whatever concerning Mr. Forbes, but [ am rfectly certain that there is no justifica- tion for discharging an experienced officer like Mr. Enos to make a place for a man who has had comparatively little experi- ence in criminal cases. Besides, I doubt the pretended right of the Supervisors to remove Mr. Enos. 1 believe the fair in- tendment of the statute regulating the olice courts of this city is that the orig- inal appointee of the Board of Supervisors shall hold office till the end of the term of the board. This being my opinion I shall not allow any person to dictate to me who the Prosecuting Attorney shall be after the Board of Supervisors has once appointed a man to fill the place.” E. A. Wakeman, who is conceded to be a capable and successful attorney, and is now counsel for Holbrook, Merrill & Stet- son and Madison & Burke, as well as sev- eral other firms, is thrown out for Edmund Patrick Mogan, who is 26 years old and is not known to have distinguished himself in either civil or criminal business. His cousin, Richard Mogan, boarded for a time at Supervisor King’s hotel, however. This is one of the strongest points in support of the young man’s qualifications for the office of prosecuting attorney in Police Court 3. Mogan is a Democrat of the King sn-igoA J. H. Roberts, who has haa great ex- erience, both as a campaign orator and awyer, is asked to vacate his place for Wil- liam Merritt Madden. Madden is twenty- eight years old and has lived at 1313 Jack- son street since October last, when he moved from Oakland to this city so that he could be a candilate for office. Boss Burns gave him the nomination for Justice of the Peace, and Maddenswas snowed under with & great many more of the Colonel’s pals. adden has had very lit- tle experience in criminal cases, but is a clerk for an attorney and sometimes makes motions for continuances in uncontested cases. *“This solid eight conspiracy is but the second act in a play which began with the attempt, by the same eight, to cinch the people with the bitumen ordinance,” said a prominent Republican. *Now that four of the board are found to be unsusceptible to corrupt influences, the solid eight have determined, if possible, to whip, by means of retaliation, one of these four into line and thus have an invincible hand in the shufe of a three-quarter majority, which could pass anything desired over the Mayor’s veto. +If one of the four respectable Supervi- sors drops his oar in the slime with the solid eight, the ax will be buried in the same muddy _depths, to be drawn up and wieldled whenever there is one vote wanted to carry any measure which common honesty frowns upon. If the four respectables stand firm you may expect to see the ax fall steadily till no patronage, except what they them- selves have redistributed, remains to be used asaclub against justice and oftficial honor.” A Republican attorney, who stands high in _his profession, said, concerning the ap- ointments in the Police Courts, yester- ay: “It looks to me as though some of the attorneys who practice criminal law con- siderably had used their influence to have men appointed that would be ‘easy game’ for them. Rumors to that effect are com- mon around the courts, and the power of Colonel Mazuma is spoken of as a neces- sary accompaniment to the suspicion. What otbers possible influence could jus- tify throwing good men out for men who are palpably unfit?” . WAS CRUSHED TO DEATH, William P. Boyle Accidentally Killed in a Geary-Street Elevator. His Attempt to Throw Open the Sidewalk Doors Was a Fallure. William P. Boyle, one of the trusted em- ployes of 8. & G. Gump, met with a hor- rible death yesterday morning. He was using one of the sidewalk elevators, which, like the electric cars, have no guards, and was caught between it and the sidewalk and was crushed to death. A dead-letter law, passed by the Board William P. Boyle. [From a photograph.] of Supervisors, requires all sidewalk ele- vators to have an arched iron band run- ning over the cage to raise the doors open- ing onto the street. If these doors are locked either theiron arches or the door fastenings have to give. In any event, while the arches would be pressing against the closed doors the operator would have a chance to escape. In this instance Boyle started the eleva- tor from the cellar. When he approached the sidewalk he put up his hands to throw the doors open, but found them closed. A few valuable seconds were lost in vainly trying to gush them open, and_then he made a rush for the check rope. He could not stop the momentum, and then at- tem wfw drop into_the cellar. . He was too late. The floor of the elevator caught his right arm and head and pinned him to the sidewalk. His arm and head were almost cut off and death must have been instantaneous. Joseph Freese saw the accident and says that Boyle started the elevator fully be- lieving the iron doors on the sidewalk had been unlocked. ‘““When he found they were not,”’ said Mr. Freese, ‘‘he attempted to stop the machine, and failing in that tried to drop to the cellar floor. | Before he could get clear of the elevator he was caught and crushed to death. He was evidently holding on by one hand and just ready to drop when the machine crushed up against the ceiling and held him fast.” The deceased was 41 years of age and leaves a widow and six children, the young- est of whom is only six weeks old. For ears he was a trusted employe of S8anborn, ail & Co., but in 1889 he went over to 8. & G. Gump. To those people he was almost_invaluable, as he had the stock list at his finger ends ]l;l‘d knevlv exactly where eve! icture, molding, glass and every- chirz I-’lse connected vxgth the business was stored. His brother, Thomas Boyle, is busi- ness manager of the CaLy, and an- other brother, John J., is also employed in the same office. Mrs. McAvoy, a sister, is the onI{ other near relative the de- ceased had in 8an Francisco. The inquest will be heid to-day. e Died in the Patrol-Wagon. John Eisler, an Arizona miner, died in the patrol-wagon yesterday. He was found lying at the corner of Clay and Montgomery streets in an unconscious condition, and died on his way to the Recelving Hospital. He was about 60 years old, and arrived from Charleston, Ariz., last Saturday. Death is supposed to be due to natural causes. . Lors of new patterns in picture frames, and old ones clonln€ out at 25 per cent discount. Sanborn, Vail & Co. . VALLFY ROAD BUSINESS, The Directors Held a Session of Much Public In- terest. ROLLING STOCK AND TIES. A Glft of Surveys and Other Prop- erty by the Salt Lake Com-~ pany. The directors of the 8an Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railway held a pro- longed session yesterday afternoon, at which several matters of general interest were discussed and acted on. Every mem- ber of the board was present and entered into the discussions with considerable ardor. Chief Engineer Storey and Attor- ney E. F. Preston were in attendance all through the meeting. The chair was occu- pied by Claus Spreckels, president of the corporation. Probably the most important matter to be acted on was the transfers of surveys, maps, engineering equipment and prop- erty of the San Francisco and Salt Lake Railway Company to the valley road as a gift. It will be remembered that several months ago about thirty wealthy and pub- lic-spirited men of San Francisco com- bines and subscribed $1000 each to survey aline of railway from this city via the Beckwith Pass to Salt Lake City. Their engineers made a survey from Fruitvale station, East Oakland, through the Ala: meda hills by a tunnel near Livermore, and thence to a point on the Straits of Car- quinez between Antioch and Martinez. At this point “‘Sacramento Junction” was planned and a piece of land for depot fa- cilities was secured by payment of a de- posit. The main line continued on to Sac- ramento, Oroville and toward the Beck- with Pass, being surveyed as far as Marysville. The other line was run to Brentwood, Contra Costa County, where it turned and went direct to Stockton, to which city surveys were made. Engineer Kennedy sounded the tule marshes and reported that piling could be made a suc- cess through it. He accepted surveys of an old enterprise from Stockton to Bakers- field, with maps and engineering data on levels, bridges, trestles, etc. All the re- sults of this valuable work were yesterday formally presented to the valley road di- rectors in the following letter: To the San Francisco and San Joaguin Valley Railway Company : We, the undersigned con- tributors, by which the surveys, instruments and pru]-eruesx\[wflllning to the San Francisco and Salt Lake Railway were secured, recogniz- ing the fact that the construction.of the San Franeisco and San Joaquin Valley Railwey is a project in accord with_that we sought to pro- mote in the San Francisco and Salt Lake road proposition, do hereby donate to said corpora- tiom, the San Francisco andSan Joaguin Valley Railroad Company, for the use and purposes of sald railroad, all of the surveys, property and assets belonging to us now as contributors to the San Francisco and Salt Lake Railroad en- terprise, February 12, 1895. F. L. Castle, by Walter F. Castle, executor; Abbey M. Parrott, by C. H. de Guigne; Thomas Magee, George Whittell, M. A. de Laveaga, E. F. Preston, James B. Stetson, Antoine Borel, Albert Miller, Louis Sloss, Jacob C. Johnson, Robert Wait, L. H. Sweeney. Daniel Meyer, Joseph A. Donohoe, by J. A. Donohoe Jr.; B. F. Dunham, L. L. Baker, by Wakefield Baker, executor; Alvinza Hayward. The offer was accepted with thanks, and the directors found themselves in posses- sion of extensive preliminary surveys and many valuable maps and drawings which can be utilized by the chief engineer and can save the expenditure of considerable money. . Attorney Preston read an agreement be- tween the people of Stockton and the Valley Railway Company providing that the directors shall not deed away the prop- erty about to be acquired for rights of way and terminals in Stockton. The directors thought that some amendments were nec- essary, and consequently referred the mat- ter to a committee, composed of Robert Watt, Charles Holbrook and E. F. Preston, with instructions to report back at the next meeting. The spirit of the agreement was, however, quite acceptable to the rail- way company, and just as soon as some technical objections in the wgf of legal phraseology are removed it will be signed and given the Stockton committee. “Thisis merely a matter of showing our ood faith to Stockton,” said Director J. %, Stetson. ‘“I'hat city has been deceived more than once biy railroad prof‘]ecwrs, and as a matter of self-protection her people, while assuring us of their full confidence, want a legal agreement so that everything may be done in regular fashion.” he committee on rolling-stock reported that it had studied the subject of locomo- tives and flat and box cars, and recom- mended that three engines, 100 flatcars and fifty boxcars be purchased. After some dis- cussion the board decided to advertise for bids on thiree locomotives of sixty-five tons each, with airbrakes, air-drivers, 4000-gal- lon water-tanks, and built for standard gauge of 4 feet 8¢ inches. The engines will have 56-inch driversand cylinders 19x24 inches, and must be of standard make, with latest improvements. Specifications of cars are to be sent to all the principal car-manufacturers in the couniry, with requests for estimates to be furnished without delay. It was also de- cided to advertise bids for tieplates. Director Stetson regortcd for the com- mittee on ties, and his report was ac- cepted, the board adosxmg his recommen- dation to buy redwood ties 8x7 inches and 8 feet long. The board decided to adver- tise for bids on ties sufficient to construct 100 miles of railway. At the rate of 30,000 to a mile this amount will be- fully 300,000. Bids for the full amount, or any portion thereof over 10,000 or 20,000, will be ac- cepted. The ties must be delivered as re- quired, within the next ten or twelve il:ol’lths, as fast as the rails arrive from the Jast. The directors ordered a box at the Trust Company’s safe deposit vaults in which to store the various valuable securities, trust- deeds and other documents which are rapidly accumulating. Ehie! Engineer Storey went to Stockton on the evening train to go over the ground surveyed, and to consult with his assist- ant, Engineer Graham, and the Stockton citizens’ committee. T0 ENTERTAIN TOURISTS. Visitors ¥From the South Will Be Re- ceived by the Half-Million Club. A meeting of the entertainment commit- tee of the Half-million Club was held yes- terday, at which steps were taken in re- gard to the reception and entertainment to be given to northbound tourists who are onghe way here. 1t was stated that the excursion from the south is accompanied by a number of trade organizations of the southern portion of the State; and on their arrival on the 30th inst. they will be received at Fourth and Townsend streets by the following gentle- men: W. H. Dimond, president Cham- ber of Commerce; F. W. Dohrmann, presi- dent Merchants’ Association; W. B, Har- rington, president Merchants’ Club; A. A. ‘Watkins, president Board of Trade; W. B. Holcomb, president Produce Exchange; Frank Dalton, president San Francisco Fruit Exchange, and Messrs. Bouvier, Troy and Gutte of the Hali-million Club. It is pmpnagd to receive the guestsat a formal reception to be held at the Palace Hotel. A breakfast will be tendered them the following morning at the merchants’ club. A reception to the trade organiza- tions will {mbbbly follow the breakfast, A drive to the park, the Cliff House and Butro Heights is also arranged for, asis a theater party in the avenha The second day will be devoted to a trip on the San Francisco and North Pacific line to Ukiah, through the courtesy of the officials of the road. THE LOST IS FOUND. Captain Charles Funke of the Schooner F¥rancls E. M. Bernard Turns Up. The mysterious disappearance of Captain Charles Funke of the schooner Francis E. M. Bernard on August 11 last caused a great sensation along the water front. The schooner had arrived two days previous to that date with a cargo of hay and lay alongside the wharf at the foot of Third street. Otto Anderson, mate of gha schoones Bangor, told a story of seeing three men walk down the wharf on Satur- day night, August 11. He saw the three men fall on the wharf, and two of them a minute later jumped up and ran away. He overheard one of them say, “‘He had only $10.” As Anderson did not again see the third man it was thought he had been thrown into the bay. 3 The matter was reported to the police and Detectives Egan and Silvey were put on the case. Captain Tietjen, the agent of the vessel, had the bay in the vicinity of the wharf dragged for a whole day, as it was believed the third man was_ Captain Funke and he had been robbed and thrown into the bay. = Since then the German Consul has writ- ten several letters to Chief Crowley urging him to renewed efforts to solve the mys- tery, and Egan and Silvey made every in- quiry possible without result. Last night the two detectives met Cap- tain Funke face to face on Kearny street, and they were delighted to see him. He was surprised to hear that his disap_sear- ance h;fi caused a sensation. He said he had been drinking heavily, and, feelin, disgusted with himself, he left the vessel on Saturday, August 11, without telling any one and took the train for San Jose. He remained there till the following Mon- day and went on to Watsonville, where he had been working on a ranch ever since. He returned to the city on Monday night. A PLUMBER'S NOTES. J. H. Lane Charged With Attempt to Defraud His Mother- in-Law. Mrs. McKeever of 1015} Larkin street complained yesterday against her son-in- law, J. H. Lane, a plumber, charging him with attempt to defraud her of $2750, which he borrowed from her some time ago. It appears from Mrs. McKeever's story that there has been trouble of long stand- ing in the Lane family, and that a separa- tion ensued in_consequence. Before this time, however, Lane succeeded in borrow- ing $2750, which Mrs. McKeever had on de- posit, claiming he wanted to increase his plumbing business. He gave his mother- 1n-law several notes, all of which have ma- tured, but when she asked for her money he repudiated the debt. He further told her that if she pressed the matter he would go into insolvency at once. The Lanes have a child in an Oakland institution which, Mrs. McKeever says, it | is Lane’s intention to kidnap. —————— VETERAN POLICE SKETCHES. Captain William Cullen, property clerk, was born on February 17, 1822, in Wicklow County, Iretand. He came to San Fran- cisco in 1852, but went up north after re- | maining a few months. He was one of the | first settlers in Washington Territory, and | when County Commissioner and Justice of | the Peace of Whatcom County he on March | 81, 1855, issued the memorable order to the “ Sheriff to seize the property of the Hudson | Bay Company on San Juan Island, which | led to the United States obtaining posses- sion of that island and other islands in the Straits of Georgia. He was engaged in min- ing and farming in California and was the pioneer produce merchant in this city. He was appointed on the police force on April 20, 1866, and property clerk on September 1, 1868, which he has held continuously since. He has thegrank and pay of cap- tain. ——————— TWO0 LADIES AT OUTS. Mrs. Jane Strauss Arrested for Disturb- ing the Peace. Mrs. Emilie Bellvali, a dressmaker liv- ing at 420 Geary street, swore out a war- rant in Judge Low’s court yesterday morn- ing for the arrest of Mrs. Jane Strauss, wife of a stockbroker living at the Suther- land House, corner of Jones and Sutter streets, on the charge of disturbing the peace. Mrs. Strauss was arrested, but her husband promptly secured her release on depositing $40 cash bail. According to the statement made by Mrs. Bellvali she and Mrs. Strauss quar- reled some months ago. Since then the landlady at 420 Geary ®treet had received anonymous letters which referred in a detrimental way to Mrs. Bellvali's reputa- tion. On Monday Mrs. Strauss called at 420 Geary street and raised a disturbance, threatening to drive Mrs. Bellvali out of the city. The landlady sent out for two olicemen, but they declined to arrest rs. Strauss, as she was only guilty of a misdemeanor. They advised Mrs. Bell- vali to swear to a complaint in the morn- ing, which she did. ———————— THE POLICE SIGNAL SYSTEM. A Boston Company Threatens to Sue the City. James F. Rollins, as president of the Municipal S8ignal Company of Boston, yes- terday filed a long statement with the Su- pervisors, giving them notice that the said company was owner of certain patents upon a system of signals used in the police and cther departments of many cities, and that infringements upon these or the use of any of them were subject to penalties, etc., and finally that the Police De ment of this city was making use of these patents, and that suit would be brought against the city to recover. ———————— Oppose the Bitumen Pavements. Two separate petitions were filed with the Supervisors yesterday protesting against the ¥roposeu pnvlng of Golden Gate avenue, be- ween Baker and Broderick streets, the reasons being that the abutting property is unimproved and that the present grade may be W. . e————— PrAIN and silver-mounted leather goods for spring trade are now here. Sanborn, Vaill & Co.* AN APPEAL TO THE CLERGY, Disciples of Marx Would Teach Them What Social- ism Means. THE TEACHINGS OF CHRIST. Heroes of the Past Were in Thelr Day Known as Rebels and Agitators. A meeting of the Fabian Club was held Monday evening at 518 Van Ness avenue for the discussion of socialstic doctrines. The club, of which the Rev. M. J. Fergus- son is president ancd Miss Van Davis secre- tary, was organized for the purpose of con- sidering socialism and endeavoring to bring about desired results in a lawful manner, and not by violence and the de- struction of the foundation on which the Governments rest. The principal topic discussed was “How Values Would Be Determined Under a Co-operative Com- monwealth.” Among those present and who took part in the discussion was Lau- rence Gronlund, author of “Co-operative Commonwealth” and *Ca Ira.” Before adjournment a letter, of which the following is a copy, was read. The club will have it printed and sent to every clergyman in the city and State: SAN FRANCISCO, April 22, 18! To the Clergy of San Francisco—DEAR ST n view of the necessity for correcting a very common error, and in order to make the teach- ings of the true Christianity more universally observed, we very respectfully address you. The error which we refer to is the general misunderstanding of the aims and purposes of socialism and soc’alists. Socialism means a system of government_wherein the means of production are owned and operated by the people for the benefit of all. It means univer- sal co-operation. The aims of the socialists are to attain this result, which they think is good, by peaceable and'lawful methods. They are opposed to war and violence, and they believe that the advent of socialism will banish both internal and ex- ternal warlare, socially, financially and politi- cally. Socialists are not revolutionists or an- archists in the sense that those words are nsed by those who oppose their doctrines. Above afl things they advocate peace and brotherly love between men and nations. Every hero of the past whom sincere Chris- tians hold up to glorify and honor was an agi- tator or rebel against the conditions that ex- isted in his day. They were all more or less denounced and maligned by the conservatives of their da)’,d’\lst as socialism and socialists are now traduced and vilified by those who know no better or whose hearts are vicious. ery writer and prominent leader of the socialists advocates peace, law and order. Now on the other hand we note & tendency among the followers of Jesus (or rather those Wwho profess to be followers of him) to preserve & condition (such as now ex&stsg wherein every man is warring, financially if not violently, against his fellow-men. We note also that in many churches and schools the children are being taught the tactics of actual warfare and the use of arms. Can it be possible that the church of Christ has so far departed from his kind and loving teachings that & rebuke must come from those who believe in his teachings butwho are with- out the temples? We are teaching peace and good will, co-operation, equality and freedom. We are asking for the eradication of methods of business which encourage selfishness and dishonor. We aim to make this earth’s affairs as God wills itshould be. We hope our Chris- tian brethren will in turn use their greatest in- fluence and efforts toward the banishment of war and against all teachings which will make the children able to and ready to kill their fel- low-men. Socialism is not a religious doctrine, but claims to be ngrnc(lcnl system of applying the teachings of the Old and New Testaments to our individual life. It was first outlined for modern use by & Hebrew, Karl Marx. It shcws a way of replacing competition by co-opera- tion; selfishness and inordinate greed by jus- tice; wage-slavery and poverty by freedom and op’gortunny. oes not the church want these reforms? We believe all true Jews and Christians do, that all true men do also, and we respectiully urge and implore all to help in the propagation of such doctrines as these upon which socialism is founded. We believe that it was intended that such commands as these should be observed among men: *“Thou shalt not kill.” We do not think men and children should be taught to kill. “Thou shalt not covet thy neighbors house, * # * nor anything that is nay neighbors.” We believe that no system should be sustained (by those who adhere to this command), which takes from the laborer what he has produced without giving him a full equivalent for what he has made fo grow ot produced, Business can be conducted so that each shail receive a just and full equivalent. And thisis the aim of socialists. . SIXTH ANNIVERSARY, Dolores Assembly No. 7, Y. M. C. U., Entertains Its Friends in Mission Parlor Hall. The sixth anniversary entertainment of Dolores Assembly No 7 of the Young Men’s Catholic Union, was given last evening in Mission Parlor Hall, on Seventeenth street. There was a short programme, a lecture by the Rev. Father D. O. Crowley, music and some hours of dancing before the members of Dolores Assembly and their friends finally sought their homes. It was a pleas- ant evening and the invitation to come again extended by F.J. Kane, the presi- dent of the order, will be accepted literally. After an overture by the orchestra Mr. Kane made a few opening remarks, wel- coming tiiose who had attended and ex- plaining the nature and methods of the organization, After him came Dr. W. H, Sieberst with some humorous songs, and then Rev. Father Crowley stepped forward to deliver his lecture on ““The Church and Civilization.” His address was a brief summary of the history of Roman Cath- olicism and its relation to the intellectual progress of the world. The speaker simply uoted history for the greater portion of is address, leaving deductions and infer- ences to his audience. George Alden followed with a song, J. H. Greefkens gave a short exhibition of ven- trfloqdulsm and Miss Maggie Donohue closed the programme with a voeal solo. The floor was then cleared of the chairs and the audience took up its own enter- tainment in the dance. TAMES WILD HORSES, Professor 0. C. Gleason’s Exhibition at the Mechanics’ Pavilion. At the Mechanics’ Pavilion Professor Gleason kept a large audience interested last night while he tamed wilk, kicking or obstreperous horses. His methods con- sisted in accustoming them to the sounds of a base drum and to gunpowder crackers fired off under their noses. This was su] plemented by ngning umbrellas sudden! in their faces. He took three horses note for shying, harnessed them together and drove them over firecrackers, which had no more effect in disturbing their equanimity than so many cobblestones. The performance will be repeated eve: evening till next Saturday, when it wil give place to the bench show. At the close of that exhibition Professor Gleason will continue to occupy the Pavilion till Junel. e e The Lawton Case. No new developments occurred in the prog- ressof .the divorce caseof M.A.Lawton against Mary Lawton in Judge Sanderson’s court yes- terday. SThe following witnesses were ex- amined for the defense: Charles Nolan, Michael A.Lawton, Frank Bard, Min Pan- rme, Annie McNamara, Catherine Hart, ames Hagen, Hannah Walsh, Lizzie Foley. James Ambrose, M. H. Gaffrey. Then Margaret) rs and Mary Hood were called for the plaintiff, and the case went over until this morning. ————— Two Barber-Shops Open Sunday. The Barbers’ Union intend to see that all the shops in the city are closed on Sunday at 12 o’clock, according to law. At the meeting last night only two shops in the city were reported as open for business last snnd@; after thflm ‘ » hour. Mesers. Price and Wolfe were appointed & committee to investigate the matter and re- port at next meeting. An informal discussion was had on & picnic to be held during July or August. A temporary committee was appointed to prepare plans for the day’s celebration. —————— Safecracker in the City. The office of Attorney E. W. McGraw, 330 Pine street, was entered by burglars on Sunday night. The combinsation-lock on the safe had not been set, so it was easy for them to open the outer door. Then they forced open a steel chest in the safe which contained about $1500 worth of diamonds and jewelry and appro- priated the contents. Captain Lees thinks it was the work of Eastern men, and he hopes to have them behind the bers in a few days. The Trooper’s Trouble. The case of The People vs. Captain-elect Waller of the First Troop Cavalry, for assault and battery, came up in Judge Campbell’s court yestert morning. Several members of the company testified as to the actions of Waller on the occasion, and after hearing both sides of the case Judge Campbell took it under advisement till Saturday next. e e MONEY burns the pocket to buy the Ale mighty-dollar Cigar. . NEW TO-DAY—AMUSEMENTS. SEE THE HORSE SHOW TO=-NIGHT AT 8:15 —AT— MECHANICS’ PAVILION. The Treat of Your Life to See the Great and Only OSCAR R. GLEASON, AMERICA'S OF HORSE-TAMERS, In His Marvelous Exhibitions of Handling, Train- ing and Driving Wild, vieisus, HORSES. Nervous Greatest Indoor Exhibition in the World, PRICES: ADMISSION G CWith seat) }4000 Seats { 25 CENTS. CALIFORNIA THEATER AL HAYMAN & Co. (Incorporated).....Proprietors AND THE LAST TIME SU —ONLY MATIN BPEFER F. DAILE And His Excellent Company of Comedians, in A COUNTRY SPORT o NEXT WEK—XCT IR A Adequate production of Grattan Donnelly's successful comedy drama, THE AMERICAN GIRL ‘With a Powerful Cast, including MR. GEORGE OSBOURN THE TWO FAMOUS CHILDREN, Eis A wholesome play of great human interesa Alternate tears and Laughter. 2r—DON'T MISS IT— &y SEATS READY TO-MORROW (THURSDAYM Mzs. ERNESTINE KBELING Proprietor & Managee —OH! WHY DID HE DO S0 ?— el K il Profucton —SECOND WEEK !— —Wilson and Hirschbach's Whirlwind of— —FUN AND MUSIC— LITTLE ROBINSON CRUSOE Popular Priceés—25¢ and 50c. STOCKWELL’S THEATER. RIGHT T NOTHING INIT CAN STOP THE BIG BUSINESS OF MR. J. K. EMMET “OUR FRITZ,”’ In His Latest Success, FRITZ IN A MADHOUSE New Songs! New Dances! Excellent Company ! Splendid Productiont BEDROCK PRICES! MOROSCO’S GRAND OPERA-HOUSE. The Handsomest Family Theater in Ameriea WALTER MOROSCO. ...Sole Lessee and Manager TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! HERBERT HALL WINSLOW’'S Sensational Comedy-Drama, “I BARREL OF MONEY!” Overflowing With Fun and Novelty! EVENING PRICES—25¢ and_50c. Family Circle and Gallery, 10c. Matinees Saturday and Sunday. Seats on Sale from 9 A. M. 10 10 2. M. ORPHEUM. ——Week Commencing Monday, April 22.— AN _ENTIRE CHANGE In Its Mammoth Bill of Noveltles. 16 ALL-STAR ARTISTA— NEW BRIGHT LIGHTS-3 MISS TILLIE MORRISSEY, the Sweet Singer. MCBRIDE and FLYN'N, the Bards of Tara. EDDING and STANTON, JOHN—_—THE RAYS—— WALTER H. FORD and FRANCIS FRANKIE, BINNS & BINNS—THE GREAT STUART. ELECTRIC QUARTET. A Laughin, ow!—The Real Thing! ‘eserved seats, 356, Balcony, 100; Opera Chatrs and Box Seats, 50c. Matinee Saturdsy and Sune dey 2 P.w. Parquet, 25c (any seat); Balcony, 10c (any seat). Children, 10c (any sea CIRCUS ROYAL And Venetian Water Carnival, Corner Eddy and Mason streets. CLIFF PHILLIPS.... I3 Proprietor and Manager Commencing Monday, April 22, ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME{ New Features! New Faces! Evening Prices. Parquet and Dress Circle, Re- served, 25¢ and 50c: Gallery 15¢. Saturday and Sunday Matinee—Children, 15c; Adults, 25¢. Grand Street Parade Thursday. April 25, at 12 3. Coming April 20— New attractions for ttie Water Carnival. ~ Greatest ever produced in America. Desi by the most eminent artist in the new RUNNING gfl!; RUNNING RACES ! RACES CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB RACES, WINTER MEETING, BAY DISTRICT TRACK, COMMENCING SATURDAY, OCT. 27, 1894 Races Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday—Raia or Shine. B Five or more races each day. 2. 2. sharp. Mo the gate. ‘worls Races start at 3 and Geary streetcars pass