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THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY. JUNE 6 — e e e e S e e e e e S e e S S , 1895, 11 NEW TCTICS FOR GIRLS Winners in Competitive Mili- tary Drill at Horace Mann School. FOUR REGULAR COMPANIES. Mr. O’Connor’s Opinion of the Value of Such Drills—A Novel Exhiblition. The coming woman, as represented by Company 4 of the Horace Mann School, 1a point yesterday. The girls won | ympetitive military drill. i Mann School is the pioneer ction of military drill. Since 14 George 8. Miehling, instructor ng in the Olympic Club, has ssonsa week in the new tactics, score in the given two and vesterday morning the first public | exhibition of the results of the training | was made. About a hundred visitors as- | | learned of his self during a fit of melancholy following one of his frequent sprees. It is under- stood that Peterson left Michigan very suddeplg after having some financial trou- bles with a partner, CHARGES THE COLLECTOR. Henry Cowell Accuses Him of Embez- zling—Willis D. Davis Made De- fendant of a Suit. It is not usnal for a criminal charge in- volving the embezzlement of $180,000 to be made the subject of & civil suit. Yester- day, however, Henry Cowell, surviving partner of the late firm of Davis & Cowell, lime merchants, filed a complaint against Willis E. Davis to recover that amount, which he charges Davis embezzled while acting as agent and collector of the firm, 1t appears that the statute of limitations bars a criminal action, for the allegea crime took place as far back as 1887. The complaint sets forth that in that year the firm, of which the late Isaac E. Davis was then senior partner, employed Davis as its agent and coliector. Davis, it is stated, managed, without exciting the least sus- picion, to embezzle the large sum of $180,- 000, making no returns on the same, but converting it to his own use. In 1863 the plaintiff, Henry Cowell, ’ioss and demanded his money. but the complaint states that Davis has refused to return it or to render any account thereof. As a criminal action is \ GIRLS IN LINE. ] sembled to witness the evolutions of the | g and boys and cheered when an espe- | cially good movement was executed. | The drill took place on the school | grounds and was participated in by four | companies made up of pupils of the ninth grades. There were thirty-eight members i of each company, officered by hieutenants, | sergeants and corporals. Companiesl and | 2 were composed of boys, and the compe- tition between them ended in the bestow- ing of the championship upon Company 1, | under Lieutenant Lewis Levinsaler, and | {vnp)i\'m‘ Mr. Sturgis, Miss Beckwith and Miss Graham. Company 3, commanded by Laura Gertze, then made a good showing, but the cham- pionship was awarded to Company 4, of | members of Miss Graham’s and Miss Casey’s classes, and in charge of Floy Bal- linger. The final competition was between the champion companies of the boys and girls, and in the hearty an’un\se which followed the announcemet by the judges, Messrs. Alex Nicholson, A. T. Ruthrauif, formerly of Company E, First Regiment of the N. G. C., and C. Welsch, that the ‘“new woman” was asserting herself, and the girls had beaten the toys, the defeated company joined. Mr. O’Connor, principal of the school that has made this new departure, says he finds that the military drill, as an adjunct of the calisthenics, given on alternate days, isan excellent means of developing strength and activity, of giving out-of-door-exercise and of aiding discipline. It is of invalua- able service in securing an erect and health- ful carriags OPIUM POISONING. Herman Brenning, a Young Married Man, Dies at the Recelving Hospital. Herman Brenning, 610}¢ Polk street, was taken to the Receiving Hospital about 6 o'clock last evening, and died in a few minutes from what is supposed to have been opium poisoning. Brenning was about 28 years of age, and was a native of Stuttgart, Germany. He came to the United States about three ears ago, and after wandering about, set- led in Butte, Mont., about ten months 2go. "He was married there, and came here with his wife six months ago. He brought some money with him but lost it in specu- lation. He was unable for some time to get andv work, but recently had been em- ployed as an insurance solicitor. He went home yesterday afternoon about 1:30 o’clock, ana went with his wife to a restaurant on Larkin street and had lancheon. While there he was drowsy, and when they went home he fell into a ep sleep. deBlgcom'p alarmed, his wife sent for Dr. McNeil, Van Ness avenue, who had been treating him for kidney, brain and heart troubles. After working for him some time Dr. McNeil ordered him sent to the hospital, as he suspected he was suffering from poison. e A DEAD BODY FOUND. A Ghastly Discovery Made by the Cap- tain of a Schooner. While going up the bay yesterday morn- ing Captain Jamieson of the schooner Spo- kane picked up the body of a man float- ing on the water off Goat Island. It was towed to Third and Berry streets and the Coroner was notified. The body is now lying at the Morgue awaiting identifica- tion. There are no indications of how the man came to his death, but it is believed that the body had been in the water at least nine days. It was dressed in a black diag- onal suit and wore a white shirt, turned-up collar, black tie and black congress gaiters. barred the plaintiff has resorted to the present civil remedy. ¢ Henry Cowell’s attorney is Grove L. Johnson. T 15 THER TURK HOW, Actors Who Have Often Helped Sweet Charity Will Play To- Day for the A. A. A. Some of the Attractions That Will Be Presented at Morosco'’s Theater. No one is more ready and willing, in season and out of season, to give profes- sional services gratis for charity than the actor. In a recent article published by the New York Herald, which drew attention to the magnificent sums raisea for all kinds of benevolent objects by members of the dramatic profession, it was stated that half a million was raised by actors for the sufferers from the Johnstown flood alone, and that the sum total of the money that annually goes to churches, hospitals and other worthy objects through the exer- tions of the Thespians of America is some- thing enormous. The benefit performance at Morosco’s Opera-house this afternoon for the Actors’ Association of America will give the pub- lic an opportunity of reciprocating some of this kindness, and doubtless many people for whose favorite charitable institutions the dramatic profession has cheerfully lent its aid will be glad- of the opportunity of 2iding the Thespians. The association is the first actors’ union that has ever been known to exist in the history of the world. It was founded four months ago, and while its aims are very simple it fills a long-felt want. Hitherto unscrupulous managers have been able to take companies out on the road and leave them stranded, sometimes under the most heartrending circum- stances, without much redress being ob- tainable. Lately in the East a cry has gone up about the number of young girls who have been induced to join small traveling companies and have been left stranded and penniless hundreds of miles from home. The object of the A. A. A, is to put an end to these abuses. A stranded actor or actress by telegraphing to the lodge will be immediately supplied with a ticket home, and ang' unscrupulous man- ager, who is proved to have stranded a company, will be placed on the black list, and every effort will be made to prevent him from organizing a troupe again. The Pacific Lodge was organized four monthsago, with George Osbourne as presi- dent, E. J. Holden vice-president, W. L. Gleason_treasurer and F. Wyman secre- tary. New York followed ‘suit with a lodge, and now the Eastern organization is 3000 strong, It has been decided to give women equal rights with men in the A. A A's A fine programme has been arranged for to-morrow, covering the dramatic range from **Camille’ to a negro minstrel enter- tainment. Among the many attractions will be solas by Jules Levy, F. K. Tobin and Miss Lillie Morrisey, a reading by Frank Bangs and the performance of “C{atberton.” n recognition of Manager Morosco’s kind- ness in donninF the Grand Opera-house, “Virginius” will be performed by members of the Morosco troupe, Edmond Hayes enacting Virginius, and Miss Edna Ifall taking the part of Virginia. W. R. Dailey’s company will appear in an act of “A Night Off.” Prominent ladies and gen- tlemen of the organization will perform the On the shirt are the initials “R. D. M.” In the pockets were found the business cards of two Oakland firms, those of Kling- felt & Ohanson, 803 Clay street, engaged in doing brickwork, plastering and nwefln&; and of Sovereign & Seamans, 606 Sixteen! street, house-painters. On the back of the latter was the name E. J. Morphy in pen- cil. Deceased weighed about 160 pounds and had dark hair and a sandy mustache. The deceased was later ascertained to be Alfred Peterson, alias Alfred Klingfelt, a jfivm;ed a'.fl&léih Clay “Ht!:w"to.k. 1and, who jumped o e creex boat one even&ng about a week ago and committed suicide. From Bardo Meyer, who lives at 991 Pine street, where Peterson formerly roomed, it was learned that the dead man took the name of Klingfelt after coming to Califor- nia, being known by the name of Peterson at Ishpeming, Mich., where he formerly lived. g,o....abo':: a Swede and had been i ia about four years. xn!({l:li‘f‘g.x;n much addicted to drink, and it is thought that he made away with him- fourth act of “Camille,” and Philip Hast- ings and Ruby Sinott will appear in their own version of “Trilby.” A committee of popular leading men will act as ushers,while’Mrs. J. K. Kmmet, Miss Minna Gleason and Miss Anita Fal- lon will sell buttonhole bouquets, The reception_committee is composed of J. K. Emmet, Francis Powers, Edmond Hayes, W. J. Elleford, John Pierson, Leslie Mo- rosco, Mortimer Snow, H. G Brinkley, ‘Willard Newell, Paul Craig, Horace Thrum. The tom:;ing I'Adles an gendemen have been invited to form an honorary rece tion committee: Miss Julia Blanc, T. }F Wi S, H. Bunker, Miss Minna Gleason_( nan), George L. Elliott, Hugh Hume, Miss_Kitty in (secre- tary), Charles M. Shortridge, R. A. Cro- thers, W. T. Hess, Leon Samuels. R T T The oom{aké:lr ah;z ‘goae. uugl hyl the skimos is iar i ose people alone, End e The*only kind of boat used by ‘them, with the exception of the kyak, THE NATION'S BIRTHDAY, General Washington and His Command to Be in the Procession. TO CARE FOR THE ORPHANS. Luncheon, Popcorn, Candy and Donkey Rides Free to the Children. Three important committees for the Fourth of July celebration met yesterday. The ladies were in attendance in large numbers and took an active part in the de- liberations. The entertainment committee met at o’clock, the ladies being very much in th majority. There were present David Rich (chairman), Colonel A. 8. Hubbard, Mrs. Nellie Blessing Eyster, Mrs, John Knell, Mrs. Colonel Hunter, Mrs. Sarah B. Cooper, Mrs. Fraser, Mrs. Clara Josephi, Madam Sorbier, Mrs. Rose French and Miss Harriet Cooper. The committee decided that the chil- dren should be entertained at the park immediately after the procession. Lunch- eon will be served free and the use of the merry go-round and the donkeys will be without charge during the afternoon. The ladies propose to distribute candy and lemonade to all. The expense will amount to about $500. Mrs. Knell was apEointed to find out if a punch and judy show could be secured for the afternoon. Madam Sorbier reported that so far as heard from there would be 2000 children to be cared for on that day. Mrs. Knell reported tbat free transporta- tion to orphans and _their attendants would be given by the San Francisco and North Pacific Railroad. Mrs. Rose French and Mrs, Eyster sug- gested buying souvenir pins for the sick children. Mrs. Buckingham, president of the Fruit and Flower Mission, was appointed to take charge of all flowers sentin for the use of the committee. Leonard Grover, late of Stockwell's Theater, pr(g)oses to give a Martha Wash- ington grand ball in the Payilion on the night of the 3d of July. He appeared be?ore the committee to ask its indorse- ment of his scheme, but was referred to the executive body. The suggestion in a letter from Mrs, Isabella Hubbard concerning the partto be taken in the celebration by the High School girls was adopted, and Mrs. Knell and Mrs. French were appointed to carry out the plan. The letter referred to was ‘published in full in yesterday’s CALL. The committee will meet again on ‘Wednesday next at 2 p. M. The parade committee, including Chair- man 8. L. Lent, 8. J. Theisen, illiam Pennycook and J. S. Henton, met in executive session to receive bids. The committee has decided to have in the parade a representation of the revoiu- tionary army. There will be Generals ‘Washington, Lafayette and Steuben, with six staff officers and two aides-de-camp. In the column will be 100 Continental soldiers, forty-five of the ras%ed army of Valley Forge, a drum and fife squad of three, “Yankee Doodle” and thirteen Indians; also a float with Moll Pitcher and “spirit of ’76.” Bids were received from several firms. It is understood that that of Goldstein & Cohn was very much lower than the others, and will be recommended to the executive | capitalists. American flag and each class will be furnished With an appropriate banner. The members of the School Board have given their consent to our addressing this communi- cation to you. Yours most respectfully, EDWIN L. FORSTE) R, Grana Marshal Fourth of July Celebration, '95. At a meeting of the finance committee last night the following substitutions and edditions were made to the list of those who will solicit subscriptions among the business men: Stock board—R, G. Horne. Lumbermen—C. A. Hooper, in plece of C.S. Holmes. Liquor dealers—Mr. Sherwood, C. Carpy, Mr. Preider and H. Kohler. Hotels—Captein Young of the Russ, in place of Mr. Thorne of the Grand. Coal dealers—C. R. Allen, in place of John Rosenfeld. Commission merchants—John ¥. English, in place of John Rosenield. Bond brokers—Edwin Berry. Banks and beukers—A. E. Castle, in place of L W.Hellman Jr. The woman’s auxiliary of the finance committee will attend to subscriptions from the wealthy women and the retired The members are Mme. L. A. Sorbier, Mrs. Rose M. French, Mrs. N. | B. Eyster, Mrs. D. J. Spencer, Mrs. L. C. | Fraser, Mrs. Sarah B. Cooper and Mrs. E. C. Sergent. % A meeting of the ladies was held during the afternoon. They decided to sen | printed letters to the wealthy men and women appealing for subscriptions and inclosing cards on which the amount sub- scribed may be indorsed. They also pro- pose to open subscri'})pon offices in various parts of the City and install a secretary in each. The report of the ladies’ meefing was approved by the finance committee last night. 5 The following persons, appointed to so- licit subseriptions, have already taken their receipt books and will go to work this morning: J.J. O’Farrell, 8. Foster, M. 8. Kohlberg, 8. C. Hammond, Mrs. M. J. Foster, Henry Gellert, H. O. Stearns, L. Baroni, John Kenny (two books), Charles Nauman, B. Rumsey, Frank W, Marston. TWO RESPITES GRANTED. Warden Hale to Hang Three, Instead of Five, Murderers To-Morrow. Patrick Collins, Antony Azoff and Amelio Garcia Are the Doomed Men. Warden Hale's preparations to hang five murderers at 8an Quentin to-morrow were interfered with yesterday by two reprieves from Governor Budd. The five men sentenced to die were Pat- rick Collins, Fremont Smith, Antony Azoff, Amelio Garcia and Rico Morasco. | The two respites were for Smith and Morasco. Smith’s execution is postponed until August 9 and Morasco is given almost two_years longer to live, his reprieve being until Mareh 1, 1897. Every possible effort has been made b, Collins’ counsel to save him from the gal- lows. His attorney hasclaimed that when Governor Budd granted him a respite it vimmll{ set aside the sentence of the | court. Injunction proceedings were at- | tempted against Warden Hale, who forth- with songht a conference with Attorney- General Fitzgerald. Collins is a wife-murderer. In October, 1873, his wife, who was a janitress in the Max Adler Kindergarten at Second and Folsom streets, was stabbed by him twemy-eight times about the face, head, breast and arms. She lived in a rear room at 18 Tehama street, endeavoring to sup- port her two children by what remunera- tion she received as janitress and by tak- ing in washing. Her husband, a worthless drunkard, had just returned from a tramp Ww. H, DAVIS, CHAIRMAW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION. [From a photograph.] body for approval. A. E. Florence will drill the revolutionists. It has been reported to the chairman of the executive committee, W. H. Davis, that some one is soliciting funds for the purpose of constructing an arch on Market street. The committee wishes to inform the public that as yet no official collectors are in the tield. When there are any col- lectors appointed by the committee, they will be given written authorization. The Veteran Firemen have assured the gro::i:d marshal that they will befinjthe arade. 2 The following communication has been sent to H. L. Dodge, president of the Board of Education: Sir: At a meeting of the executive committee of the Fourth of July celebration held this day, it was unznimously resolved that the grand marshal be_instructed to ask the president of the San Francisco Board of Education to call & special meeting of said ‘board, if necessary, to take such proceedings 25 may be n %o secure & good representa- tion from the public schools in the parade at the gommg nnmvenlfi of o&; l}hfionll inde- ndence. 5) y, o o IL. DAvs, Chairman of the Executive Commnittee. Attest: G. W. OWENS, Secretary. Circular letters have also been sent to the frim:iplls of all schools in the City as ollows : The Fourth of July committee is extremel anxious to have in the parade on the Fourt! one cless from each grammar school in San Franeisco. Will you kindly bl’h;fi this matter before the scholars under your charge immediately and let them select & class to represent their school P permission, T would ¢ th our m, I would suggest that one of L‘e -mw scholars beselected by the class to act as its Haye the boy thus selected report to the grand marshal as soon as gonvnnunt., at his headquarsers, for instruc- ons. The school children of Alameda will repre- sent their schools in our parade, and it cer- teinly would not do for our own schools to be unrepresented. We dislike to annoy ggn in this manner, but as the school term is'about at an end and the time is so short, we are left without an alternative. which will only carry one or two persons.| Each scholar will be furnished with an around the conntx and because she re- fused to have any! ing to do with him he followed her to the kindergarten and stabbed her to death. Azoff, according to the evidence of George Sprague, shot and killed Detective Len Harris at the Boulder Creek station May 15 of last year. He planned to rob the station, though he says Sprague in- | Yeigled him into the scheme. hen, with leveled revoiver, he demanded the station funds of the agent, Detective Harris, who had been apprised of Azoff's x‘noenhona, stepped out and attempted to arrest him, but received a fatal bullet from Azofi’s istol. Azoff escaped to Redwood City. e has tried hard to show that Sprague was the real murderer. Amelio Garcia tortured an aged man, James Guilminot, near Colton, last Octo- ber, to make him surrender some mone which Garcia supposed he had conoenl«{ His methods failing, he cut the throat of his victim. He 1s a Mexican who speaks very little Englisn. Fremont Smith was convicted of the murder of his two partners near Colusa last year. He and they owned a team in cominon as fishermen, and to get exclusive &t:isn;:tdqn he kmid flaen.z. th:exi'll. ml}fl- ies were found in iver last e t age, has orasco, who is only 32 years of a; a wife and two children in Italy. fls:iived at Vacaville for six years and shot Do- nato Diluco some days after they had had a drunken quarrel. He claims that Diluco was a bad man, and that he had to kill him to save himself from Diluco’s murder- ous intentions. e —————— The use of tobacco, generally mixed with willow bark, the preparation “being called Killikinick, ‘‘a mixture,” was univeral in America at the dlscovery. Jarvis Markham, who wrote on the management of horses in 159 in England, mentions running horses; but at that time there were only private matches made be- tween gentlemen, who were their own jockeys and rode their own horses, AROUNDTHE WATER FRONT Commissioner Colnon Lays Down a Few Rules for Ap- pointments. NO POLITICS ON THE DOCKS. Strike on a Stockton Boat—Removal of Signs From the Ferry Bulldings. Business seems good at the office of the State Harbor Commissioners, and changes follow each other in rapid succession. All the big eyesore signs around the ferry buildings and along the water-front ware- houses are being taken down. This may not be accomplished agreeably, as the ad- | vertisers having the space are threatening to refuse payment for the rentals for last month. The rentals of wharf space are to be re- adjusted all along the front and may re- sult in the increase of rents in some localities. It is the intention of the com- mission to have afixed schedule, based upon the amount of space and location occupied. The continued troubles among the po- tato-peddlers on Jackson street wharf will probably end the marketing of veget- ables in that place and stop all wagons from driving upon the wharf, except those authorized to doso. Yesterday morning a free-for-all fight took place between the veddlers, and several cracked heads from the clubs of the harbor police were neces- sary to stop the riot. And now Perry Ironstone and P. Bollier will not ery ‘‘po-ta-to” musically around the suburbs until they settle accounts at the Police Court. Another strike of fruit-handlers occurred on a Stockton steamer yesterday morning over the omission of the company to raise the wages from $30 to $35, the summer schedule. The crew of the Weber laid down their freight hooks and left her decks empty. They stated that the work during the fruit season is double that of any other time, and a $5 increase is little enough. As in the case of the steamer Walker a few ?lays ago, another crew was soon pro- cured. A new naphtha schooner has been built and fitted out by Captain Matthew Turner which will run between San Francisco and Sonoma Landing. She is owned by Cap- tain J. P. Hauto, who has named the vessel the Four Sisters in honor of his four little danghters. She is 60 feet long, 20 feet beam and about 5 feet in depth. Her great beam makes her of very lightdraught and capable of navigating the shallow sloughs bordering the bays. Her engines are of about 20-horse power. A big fishing excursion to the Farallones, under charge of Al White, will leave the City at midnight Samrdaf to land the party on the grounds early Sunday morning, “Some people are reported to be exer- cised over State Harbor Commission re- movals and appointments,” said President Colnon yesterday ‘‘and some who profess to have the greatness and prosperity of the Republican party very much at heart are worrying over the political faith of the men employed by the State around the wharves. *Now, you may write me down as saying here tha!t&)’ol ics will cut no figure in the work of the Harbor Commission, and no election jobs will be permitted among our men along this City front. Mr. Cole has seen fit to complain of Mr. Chadbourne and myself in voting for the appointment of a new dredger superintendent—Chad- bourne use he is a Republican and I because I wanted a more efficient man. ““When we three took hold of the work here a few weeks ago we agreed to have only the most useful men in the service, irrespective of politics. We told Chief ‘Wharfinger Boobar, Engineer Holmes and the heads of other departments that each and every new appointee that proved him- siilif inefiicient should be sent back to the office. *“We then began to make needed changes. Inspector Cummins, a Republi- can, was appointed at §4 a c'lay, as was Carroll, a piledriver, also of that™ political faith, at $3 25. Then came William Brown, assistant engineer on one of the dredgers, a Republican; Captain Petzinger, who I am very sure is a Republican, was ap- inted to the command of the tug Man- am; Wharfinger Deasy, a Republican, was appointed yesterday. All these ap- gointments were satisfactory, I believe, to Ir. Cole. 1 can say their efficiency and politics were to me. “‘Mr. Cruse is an excellent man, but we wanted an engineer over the dredgers. Mr. Cruse is a carpenter. It was our in- tention to appoint Captain Phil Brown of dredger No. 2, who is one of the hottest Republicans I ever met, to the position of superintendent. But when I saw Haste and learned that he was a marine engineer, a machinist, and saw by his credentials that he was a thorough mechanic, I picked him out as the right man. Looking over our heavy machinery bills with Mr. Haste, and hearing his comments, I am satisfie that the State’s expenses in that line will be materially lessened. ‘“*Captain Petzinger was appointed only because he can handle a boat. He has brought his steamer into these docks on dark, foggy nights with a hundred passen- rs on board and never had an accident or years. He was our man. People say the State Harbor Commission office can’t be run out of politics. Iask ‘Why? We pay $450 a month for electric lights while a private party could get the same service for probably $100 less. They say the State can’t get it for that reduction. I ask -w%r B “Why can’t a big light be put on a high pole at the corner of yonder street that will shine over several blocks and do away Eéthh t;xe expense of a lot of little expensive ts “I believe with proper economy we can cut down tolls on these wharves 30 per cent and still run the shop. : You may say the State Harbor Commission will use the best material it can get and politics will cut not the slightest figure.” A HORRIBLE SUSPIOION. Martin McDermott Says His Son Was Poisoned. John McDeérmott, a laundryman, living at 232 Hickory avenue, died last night, according to his father’s story, under very peculiar circumstances. Although the certificate of death was signed by Dr. F. 8. Cook and named the malady as erysipelas, his father, Martin McDermott, refused to accept the phy- sician’s statement and has demanded an autopsy to ascertain the cause of death. He said that his son’s wife administered poison to him in his medicine, either ac- cidentally or intentionally, and the state- ment that death was caused by erysipelas was simply a ruse to cover the crime. McDermott was to be buried to-day un- der the auspices of the Salvation Army, as his wife is an army lass, but the father ob- jects to the shroud being the red emblem of the army. He wishes his son to be bur- ied by the Catholic Church, in which his family has been reared. ——————— THE HOWARD MURDER. No Clew Yet Found as to the Guilty Person. The mystery of who struck the blow that caused the death of James Howard, harness-cleaner for Wells-Fargo & Co., is as deep ever. The two young men, William Graham and John J. Lyons, who were arrested on suspicion on Tuesday last, but gave satis- factory accounts of their movements, were released from custody yesterday morning by Chief Crowley. “The detectives are bending all their ener- giesto find the widow, who was last seen with Howard about an hotr before he stag- gered into the Southern station on Monday mormu% They have so far been unsuc- cessful, but they hope to find a clew soon. THE CROCKER SCHOOL. A Large Class Graduated at the Exer- cises Yesterday Afternoon. School Director Henry T. Scott presented the diplomas to a large graduating class at the Crocker Grammar School yesterday afternoon. A very pleasing programme was given. Of the class Helen Ivy Woods, Lydia H. Meyers, Rosa E. Snow, Harry A. Hollzer and George J. Plata received med- als. The other graduates were: Grace E. Shaiu, Louis Levy, Posey McGrath, Sophie H. Winter, Floreuce L. Rickoff, Herbert L. McDonnell, Edna Myers, Evelyn L. Kiley, Ada Follansbee, Gustave Plato, Edna J. We: over, Jennie Anshel, Charles Garfield Bartlett, Henry Bloomenthal, Joseph A. Carew, Lottie Irene Brady, Arthur D. Buckley, Hat tie Kirkpatriek, Julius Fred Lange, Bru Large, Eugene D. Marchand, Lyle M ritt, Emma F. MeCarthy, Clara K. Campe, Horace Mish, Thomas A. Cashin, Esther’ Morris, Charles G. _Chadwick, George O’Conneil, George A. Christenson, Madge Richardson, Jenette L. Cronan, William Riley, Jeanie . Currie, Vira C. Sswyer, Rach- sel Dunn, Walter G. C. Schulte, Mollie Friea, Harry H.'Shepman, Rachael Goldman, Sadie Spiro, John W. Hinkle, Jasper Stahl, Forence Mabel Horn, Gilbert C. Smith, Mary A. Hurley, | William Talbot, Albert B. Johnson, Alfred | Urry and Zoe E. Von Ofe: | ———————— AOQUITE[ED AND FINED. Policeman L. B. Gordon Has Two Op- posite Experiences. Policeman L. B. Gordon was convicted by Judge Joachimsen about two weeks ago for battery upon Frank O’Brien, son -of ex-Tax Collector Q’Brien, at Sutter and Devisadero streets on Saturday night, 12th of May. Gordon, before being sentenced, filed affidavits asking for a new trial on various rounds, among them that he had obtained ve new witnesses. The Judge granted him a new trial, which took place before a jury yesterday afternoon. Gordon was represented by Attorney Andy Clunie, and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Graham conducted the prosecution. Several witnesses testified to Gordon’s being an efficient officer and a_terror to guung “hoodlums” in the neighborhood. ergeant Monaghan testified that Gordon was perfectly sober on the night in ques. tion, O’Brien having charged him with b ing drunk. After tne arguments of coun- sel the d‘ury retired and ina few minutes returned with a verdict of not guilty. The Police Commissioners last night heard the charge of battery and unofficer- like conduct preferred by O'Brien against Gordon. A large numberof witnesses were examined and Gordon was fined $25. Brings comfort and improvement and tends to ‘femonal enjoyment when rightly used. The many, who live bet- ter than others and enjoy life more, with less expenditure, by more promptly adapting the world’s best products to the needs of physical being, will attest the value to health of the pure liquid | laxative principles embraced in the| remedy, Syrup of Figs. Its excellence is due to its presenting in the form most acceptable and pleas- | ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly | beneficial properties of a perfect lax- ! ative; effectually cleansing the system disse]ling colds, headaches and fevers | and permanently curing constipation, ! It has given satisfaction to millions and met with the approval of the medical profession because it acts on the Kid- neys, Liver and Bowels without weak- | ening them and it is perfectly free from | every objectionable substance. i Syrup of Figs is for sale by all druge gists in 50c and 81 bottles, but it is man | ufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.only, whose name is printed on every package, also the name, Syrup of Figs, and being well informed, you will not | accept any substitute if offereq. MONEY--GOIN. 2 3 o BUSINESS PROPERTY. SANTA CLARA COUNTY PROPERTY. To Exchange for City Property. 83500 LOT 25x108:6, NEAR MARKET « 5t.; thisisthe cheapest lo. around; will double in two years. 12 you want investments call. Lots near the pro- posed Valiey rond chesp on installments or for LOUIS SCHLOSS, Rooms 24 and 25, CROCKER BUILDING, S. F. AUCTION SALES. FIRST-CLASS ROADSTERS AND HARNESS HORSES, h h PBO!:JE}BTY & & SANTA ROSA STOCK FARM, CELLie PUBLIC AUCTION, At 11 o'clock 4. M., On June 7, 1895, FRIDAY AT Salesyard, Cor.Van Ness Ave. and Markst St. Horses at yard Thursday, June 6. Catalogues ready. KILLIP & CO.. Auctioneers, 80 Montgomery street S, F. AUCTION SALES. 1-5 CASH On Account of Departura for Europe of Wi Hinkel Bt PEREMPTORY AUCTION BV Von Rhein&Co AT SALESROOM, 513 CALIFORNIA ST., Thursday June 6, AT 12 M. SHARP. BELVEDERE STREET. g2lg 3z 25|25 6 NEW HOUSES. SUNRY SIDE OF COLE. Just finishing; marvels of taste and workman ship; 8 rooms, plastersd basemeuts, decorated ceilings, wooden paneled dining-room, tlled bath- room and all latest appliances thal make house- keeping easy. They must be seen to be appre- ciated. ALSO 1-5 CASH! 16 PAN HANDLE LOTS! 33:9x95 SE. Cor. of Waller and Cole. 4 lots, each 25x125, E. 1. of Cole, S of Waller. 11ot, 25x95, E. 1. of Cale, S of Waller. 2 lots, each 25x106:3, of Shrader, 175 8. ot Waller. 2 lots, 25x108:9, 8. L of Waller, ¥. of Belvidere. 3 lots, 25x125, W. 1. of Claytox, vet. \Waller and Frederick. 2 lots, each 25x108, E. L of Claywa, =. of Waller. 3 lots, each 25x80:3, W. Waller and Frederick. 1iot, 26x108, N. 1. of Frederick, bet. Fremont and Clayton. Take Haight, Page or Oak street cars toall the above property. ALSO 15 CASH! SUPERB MARINE VIEW. Cor. L of Tremont, bet. Residence. RENT S110. 27:414x103:1%5, SW. cor. Broadway and Oo- tavia; 15 rooms leased until December at $110; can only be seen with & written order from the auctioneers. ALSO 15 CASH! CORNER PROPERTY. RENT $18a0. 60x58; SW. cor. Leavenworth and Sacramento; 8 modern houses. Rents for $1860 per annum. STOCKTON STREET. RENTS $75. 25x125: 1005 Stockton, 50 feet N of Washing- ton; 1-story brick and 2-story frame house; now rented for $75. but an outlay of $1000 will bring the rental ap to $125 per month. GRAND AUCTION SALE 16 CHOICE BUSINESS LOTS On Grove Street, From Twenty-Second to Twenty-Fourth Streets, AT AUCTION, SATURDAY. Saturday...... 8, At 2 0 clock P. M.. on the grounds, CORNER 22d AND GROYE STS., OAKLAND. This Property is situated in central part of Oakland, Near the intersection of San Pablo avenue and Grove street, within 1 block of Odd Fellows’ Hall. Parties looking for a profitable investmen: in first-clags business property will do well to examine these proper:ies before the day of sale. This prop- erty is sure to double in value within & very shors time. —ALSO— Cholos residence property on Thirty-thizd and Thirty-fourth streets, between Grove and Tele- graph avenue, and aiso on Sycamore street, with newly built 2-story house, containing 2 flats of 7 Tooms each; ‘all modern improvemenis: also sum- mer-honse and large barn; always rented at $40 per month. Terms one-hal? cash, payable on delivery of deed, and one-half within two years,at 8 per cent per annum. Title perfect. For catalogues and particulars apply to R. FRANKE, Oakland Pickle Factory and Vinegar Works, 1622 Grove st., corner Twerity-second st. T. H. B. HOSENBERG. Auctioneer. 1895, GEO. H. FULLER DESK GO, 638 and 640 Mission Street.