The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, June 28, 1895, Page 7

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY, JUNE 498, 1895. & - JUNE 28, 1895 FBIDAY.. " CITY NEWS IN BRIEF. Condensed City news on seventh page of the CarL Brief City items are to be found on this page of the CaLL every day. The first indoor contest took place last night at the Y. M. C. A. building. Local items, bright and brief, can be found on this page of the CALL every morning. = cather forecast for to-day Is: Fair; emperature; brisk westerly winds. 0_and 300 people went on the Y. on' yesterday to Pacific Grove. ittee on the Fourth reportea yesterday :ngements were being made for a great Anthony and Miss Shaw addressed & :dience at Metropolitan Temple last s given a ver- Court of Appeals neral of Marcus D. Boruck, the veteran st, was beld yesterday under the aus- the Masons. Hearst has offered four more hips at Berkeley university to nitely. A successful benefit performance was given yesterday at the ¢ bia Theater, for the Ban Francisco Press Club. tables of the railrond companies are the CaALL for the ac- of reader: ers at the Bay District yesterday Dancing Girl, Nelson, Commis- s Meyer, charged with per- ell case, was yesterday dis- eme Court. A musical and fancy drill was given last fth Regiment of the Boys’ 1'0dd Fellows’ Hall. athletes from -the university at e enterteined and banqueted at lub last evening. of Education has refused to cogn- Lincoln School lot trouble, and the s fought in the courts. s of the Preston School of Indus- jded to purchase all of their sup- lifornia manufacturers of Harbor Commissioners yester- James Byrnes book J. Westluke, time expi Valley rond advertised arge quantities of lum- on the Valley Rail- ton of the whole- he will have 450 nited States vs. the Stanford ded by Judge Ross in the ates Circuit Court next Saturday at ance committee at the close of n Army will establish themselves Cndet Soxton, from San Francisco, leaves in & few days to join the missionary party in London. Alfred Roncovieri explains his connection sor Scheel affair and denies that 1o put the professor out of the box 395 at an early hour was for a fire in_the dwell- | Hélbing at 1708 Waller 00. J0rning ises of Lou Demege r important evidence was dis- t ice yesterday against Ivan | murderer of Mr. and | at Sacramento. trick O’Connor, an employe of the Union Works, and his mother-in-law, Mrs. John | g in the courts for the hild, fends have come to ck the money he drawer while act- |, 1 below the average. Shipowners’ Tugboat 1 = new boat to thei he is the Libe ¥, und will carry decided that thirty electric needed to illuminate the park. > as 10 the ability of the recentiy 1ed association to pay for them duriug the e Earl, Alamede and owed a dose of carbol acid et and was taken to g Hospital, where it was thought | Associ- ats for its z Commit- been day prom- | > be & grand d on three | check and two false pretenses, : the City Prison to vesterday t Club, sssisted by the clubs ebrate the Fourth at Santa | one of the most | bration, and one ory of the machina- t led to the removal of Professor | came to light yesterday. General is accnsed of using his influence to te the position for his son. The flagship Philadelphia, com A. Beardsice, a ¥ and 20 hours from Hone rifser came up under two boilers, from ten to fifteen-knots an hour. Uaited States Circuit Court of Appeal varded Professor Price $6000 s sulphur fire in the ship Elm- bout & year ago. Professor Price sued | gents of the vessel for £10,000 for his | rvices, but thé court cut the bill down. nded by | ed yester- | The | making United States District Attorney Foote has re- ed instructions from Washington to dis- 11 the strik on the calendar of ¢t Court. Hew make & motion to t before Judge Hawley on Monday next. re Mershal Charles Towe in an infer- resterday told how the danger fiom fire urth of July could belargely prevent- ed. He advises that roofs be thoroughly wet- ted end that ladders leading to them bhe kept on hand. The verdict of the lower court in the case of the Execlsior Conl Company versus the Oregon Improvement Company has been reveised by the Circ urt of Appeals. The plaintiif #ought o recover damages for an infringement of & patent machine for screening and Ieading coal. Among the pessengers who left for Honolulu on the Oceanic stenmship Monowai were Hon. 8. G. Hilborn, wife and daughter. Also J. B. Thomas, & graduate of Howard Episcopal The- ological ge, Who goes down to the islands to wed Miss Myra Mott Smith, the_daughter of the Hawaiian ex-Minister to Washington. pavis of Rochester, N. Y., was taken iie City Prison to the County Jail yester- 1 a hack, to await his trial before the Su- rior Court. He has been held on three charges of passing & fictitious check and two charges of obtaining money by false pretenses. His young wife, who was a daily visitar at the City Prison to see him and tn{k wl!h%lm, ob- tafiied A permit from the Sheriff yesterday to give her access to the County Jail. The first indoor contest in the gymnasium of the Young Men’s Christian Association’s build- ing, at the corner of Mason eand Ellis streets, 100k place yesterday evenin; The object of the contests % stated’ 1o be 10 test the strength, egility and endurance of the wiblete, and tbus encourage physical ment. develo{ The contests were ropé climb, hig] pole_vault and potato race. H. J. Died- 5 Tr., A. H. Upp, G. E. Lawton, Louis Titus, ¥red Saunders Jr., Harry Eddy and A. Peace Wwere the contestants. The events were hur- ried, as the time was short, and the naming of the resaly was deferred till to-day. CRAMPS' FINE SHIP HERE, The Flagship Philadelphia Ar- rives From the Ha- walian Islands. COMPLETE LIST OF OFFICFRS. A Suggestion That She Be Kept Here to Take Part in the Celebration. The cruiser Philadelphia, flagship of Rear-Admiral L. A. Beardslee, U.S.N., arrived yesterday morning, nine days and twen‘y bours from Honolula. ship steamed slowly, averaging tén and eleven knots under two of her four boilers, though during the last two days she was run up to fifteen knots. The machinery of the vessel is in good condition, as the injury to the starboard engine, which oc- curred on her irip down to the islands, had been repaired in Honolulu. The complete roster of officers is: Rear-admiral L. A. Beardslee; Lieutenant C. E. Fox, flag lieutenant; Lieutenant M. E. Gor- ges, flag secretary; Captain C, 8. Colton, com- The war- | opponent in any form, but kept as mum as an ovster all through the proceedings of the usicians’ Union. It was only after & vote had been taken sus- pending Mr. Scheel that, upon hearing the threats of Mr. Scheel’s friends that they would withdraw from the union, I rose to a_point of information for their benefit, and asked what would be their penalty should they wish to re- turn. President Matheson replied, after con- sulting with Secretary Schmitz, that a law of the union required a fee of $100 to be paid by them to enable them to come back in _good standing. This is a standing rule of the organization and no formal motion was neces- sary. My objectwas to prevent a stampede from the union of men who would in all probability subse%uemly have reason to regret their aetion should they leave it. — BOYS' BRIGADE DRILL. A DMusical and Military Entertainment by the Fifth Regiment in 0dd Fellows’ Hall. A musical and fancy drill was given last evening in Odd Fellows’ Hall by the Fifth Regiment, First Brigade of the Boys’ Brigade of California. The building was nandsomely decorated and® an excellent programme had been provided. The proceeds of the entertainment were to be devoted to providings uniforms for the band and assisting boys of scanty means to go into camp with the regiment at Camp Ledyard. Enough tickets had been sold beforehand to defray expenses and leave a small margin over. The First Brigade band played several selections with spirit and precision. Miss Cnmlyn Boyan sang *‘Thou With the Dark Eyes,” and a Scotch ballad as an encore. Mrs. Joseph D. Spencer gave a recitation, COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS, Their Motto Will Be, “We Are Out for Pleasure and Not for Orders.” AN OUTING AT SANTA CRUZ They Propose to Have Four Days of Solid Pleasure and Fun by the Seaside. Seven gayly decorated cars, filled with as jolly a crowd as ever conspired to have a good time, will leave the Southern Pa- cific depot, corner of Third and Townsend streets, to-morrow at 1 p. M. for Santa Cruz. The train will carry the members of the Pacific Coast Commercial Travelers’ Association, their families and their col- leagues who are here from other portions of the country. Each alternate car will be decorated with banners and streamers, and the initials of the organization prominently displayed, while the other cars will pe labeled with bons-mots appropriate to the calling of the THE PHILADELPHIA LYING AT ANCHOR IN THE BAY, [Sketched for the “Call” by Coulter.] anding officer; Lientenant-Commander K. Ingersoll, executive officer; Lieutenant W. Wood, navigator; lieutenants—F. E. Saw- mi R . Shoemaker; nt Surgeon M. S. Guest, Fleet Paymaster Little; | California Quartet, consisting of Messrs. Assis W. J. Thomson, Fleet Engineer Da- | | vid Smith, Past Assistant Engineer W. Assistant Engineers, F. H. Conant, L. M. Nul- | ton; Capiain of Marines, H. C. Cochrane Second Lieutenant of Marines, A. S. McLemore Craplain, W. E. Edmonson; Gunner, H. f, Boatswain, T. Sheehan; Carpenter, F. eppard; Pay Clerk, F. P. Thomson. The crew numbers 263 sailors and forty marines. As the crew are mosty all short- timwers, the cruiser will have to enlist sey: ‘eral hundred men_at the Navy-Yard' to snpplydthe places of those soon to be dis- charged. The vessel will probably go to Mare Island to-day, as orders are expected from ‘Washington to that effect. . Several of the officers on board suggested that the Fourth of July celebration_committee secure the artendance of the Philadeiphia here that her fine battalion may take part in the parade. FOURTH OF JULY FRE, Marshal Towe Tells How They Can Be Largely Pre- vented. Chinese Rockets Should Not be Used and Roofs Should Be Kept Wet. No subject lies nearer the heart of Fire Marshal Towe than the protection of San Francisco from fires. He reads everything on this subject that he can lay hands upon, and is in communication with all the firc marshals of the largest cities in the country, with the view of obtaining all the latest ideas on his favorite subject. He has made a special study of Fourth of July fires, and through his instru- mentality they have been reduced two- thirds within the past two years. Speak- ing of this matter he said that the weeks immediately preceding the Fourth are always a period of the most extreme anxiety to the whole Fire Department, and that when the morning of the 5th arrives a deep sigh of relief goesup from every member of the force from the Chief down. particularly directed his attention toward minimizing the danger from fireworks as much as posgible. “For many years,” he said, ‘it was noticed that, with very few exceptions, the fires which broke out on July 4 and the days immediately preceding that day started on the roofs of buildings. This led to an investigation, which showed that Chinese bombs and double-headers were largely the cause of these fires. An ordi- nance was then passed prohibiting their sale and use. This reduced the loss from fires on the Fourth by two-thirds. Notsatis- fied with this result investigations were continued, and we now know that most of the fires that still occur have their origin on the roofs and are due to Chinese rockets. These almost invariably smolder and then break into flame, while it is im- possible to make an American rocket burn aftey it has been fired. “There is now an ordinance before the Board of Surerviwrs which will also pre- vent the sale of these dangerous Chinese rockets and with this passed I will guar- antee that the loss from fires duridg the Fourth will not exceed $2000, provided that people take the ordinary precaution of wetting down their houses. “They should also keep a ladder in posi- tion, so that ready access may be had to roofs. The men of the department fre- quently arrive at a fire before the hook and ladder truck and if they could get upon the roof at once much damage would be prevented.” RONCOVIERI EXPLAINS. He Did Not Try to Get Professor Scheel Out of the Union. Director Alfred Roncovieri of the Amer- ican Concert band feels that he bas been misrepresented in the Scheel matter by Scheel’s manager, Mr. Marks, and Ferdi- nand Formhals of the Mechanics’ Institute committee on music. He said yesterday afternoon: Your informant must have been mistaken ‘when he told your reporter that I was the chief opponent of fessor Scheel. I was not his For this reason Marshal Towe has | | miles. |THIRD REGIMENT SHOOT. ‘On the Rappahannock,” and Miss Maude Noble played two trombone solos. The ‘Wendell, Smith, Gage and Machaine, was encored several times, and Major George T. Bromley made some humorous remarks. The first part of the programme _consisted of the playing of a suite by Sigismund Blumann. The band played while the chairs were being removed, and then the drill squad of the Fifth Regiment, under the command of Major E. 8. Moore,went throngh a series of fancy evolutions with a skill and precis- on that aroused warmest applause, the | udience making up in enthusiasm what t lacked in numbers. | FOR LIGHTS IN THE PARK. Estimates Will Be Made by the Two Competing Electric Com- panies. Everything possible is being done to hasten the day when the main drive of the Golden Gate Park will be lit up from the Baker-street entrance of the panhandle to the ocean. Yesterday Superintendent Me- | Laren and R. D. Hagerty, the vice-presi- dent of the association formed to illu-| minate the park, drove through it with representatives of the Mutual Electric Light Company and the Edison Light and Power Company. | Both companies are desirous of getting the contract for lighting the park. The Mutual Electric Light Company is the newer firm. At least twenty-eight lights will be re- quired. In the panhandle the frequent turns will necessitate seven lights. Only three will be required to the resting-place beyond the concourse. From there to the | gore beyond the fair grounds six will be | required. Eleven more will be needed be- fore the ocean beach is reached. Then two will be placed along the beach, one at the Golden Gate Villa and a second at the Seal Rock House. At least three lights and probably five will be set up about the Cliff by Mayor Sutro. The initial expense to the company will be quite large, as they will be forced to run their wires under ground for the first two This is imperatively demanded. “A number of wealthy men with fine horses have promised to subscribe $50 and $100 each toward the lights,” said R.D. Hagerty yesterday. ‘“‘Several livery-stable kecpers have alio promised large sums. The officers of two large cycling clubs have told me that they would answer for assist- ance from their clubs,” The cost of the lights cagnot be definitely fixed yet. Estimates are to be received from the two competing companies on Monday. At present it is thought that the number of lights required will be about, thirty. The monthty rental for these will have to be guaranteed by the gentlemen compris- ing the organization before any work is commenced by the electriclight companies. The Regular Practice at the Harbor View Range With New Powder Yesterday. Five companies of the Third Infantry Regiment, N. G. C., held a practice shoot yesterday at the Harbor View ranges with the new ammunition furnished by the State. The scores were very unsatisfac- tory. The ammunition used was that of the Frankford arsenal of the manufacture of 1891 and 1892, and either from heat or other cause the powder has become caked and decomposed. Upon extracting the bullet, instead of pouring out in regular Erumu it comesoutin a lump and crum- les to powder, showing distinct chemical change and decomposuion. The conse- quent erratic, unsatisfactory combustion fl'y' havoc with the gun, the sighting and he men’s shoulders. The better scores were as follows: Company A—L. R. Schmitt 38, W. A. Robling 36, Lieutenant B-mnfer 83, Sergeant Justh 31, Corporal 0’ Donneli 31. Company B—Corporal Ehrenpfort 43. Cor- rel Shea 39, Richardson 38, Corporal Diliwig , Muller 36, Sergeant Mahone 35, At 85, 0'Connor 51, Seggenlntc Bn}wnegg. 5 ylh mpan; ‘orporal onlon y J 35,J. S:nfnn 31, C.pl‘(’!ein 23. Jomm Company E—J. Sheehy 41, H. Simmons 40, e e 0,0 Company F—F. Warren 43, Sergeas Lieutenant West 38, Polkingham s.‘}f &2‘;521 Connor 85, F. Lande 81, W. Dixon 30, ———— Special Baggage Notice. Round-trip transfer tickets on sale at re duced rates at our office ONLY, One trunk, round trip, 50 cents; single trip, 35 cents. | Riley indicate that he h: participants in the picnic. "A. L. Weil has charge of the decorating, and he proposes to keep the funnyisms secret till they ap- pear emblazoned on the coaches, so as to give them the feature of a surprise. It is known, however, that one of the inscrip- tions will be: ‘“We are out for pleasure and not for orders.”” The run to Santa Cruz will be made in four hours, and, onarrival, the programme Iml)lished in yesterday’s CaL will be fol- owed, with such modifications as circum- stances and the fancy of the committee may determine. Four days, from June 29 to July 2, in- clusive, will be devoted to the task of making the party feel that life is worth living. > Tickets for the excursion will be dis- posed of only to those actually “on the road” and to those who have graduated to the desk. In fact, the announcement has been made that ‘‘no outsiders need ap- ply.” On the other hand, the association extends a most cordial invitation to all visiting commercial travelers from the East to “be there.” The necessary cards can be had at the office of Secretary Bolde- mann, 307 Commercial street, and at the regular semi-annual meeting of the asso- ciation, which will be held at 2 p. w. to-day at Pythian Castle. The principal officers at present are: W, J. Barrett, president; R. D. Laidlaw, treas- urer; A. C. Boldemann, secretary. All arrangements for the outing are made under the direct supervision of R. H. Davis, chairman of the entertainment committee. A not inconsiderable portion of the ex- cursionists will be made up of the mem- bers of the California division of the Travelers’ Protective Association, who, President Martin Erlenbach says, will turn out 150 strong. They will also contribute an enjoyable feature to the list of amuse- ments in the shape of a burlesque, travestying the occasion, called ‘‘Soapy Davis’ Picnic.” It will be presented by six of the “boys’’ and is said to be full of side- splitting jokes. —_— STOLEN TRANSFER CHECKS A Systematic Robbery by Boys Working in Printing Offices. Walter Steele and Edward Kane Arrested After Making Full Confesslons. During the past six months the transfer plan on the Market-street system of street railways has been very badly abused, and within the past month a considerable leakage in receipts was discovered. It was known that many passengers were riding on transfers who had formerly paid cash fares. The newsboys at Powell and Market streets have been, during these months, selling transfers with their papers, offering the transfer as an inducement to the pur- chasing of a paper. This was believed to have been done only by boys who had re- ceived transfers gratuitously from passen- gers who did not need them. But from | the large number disposed of the company at last concluded that their tickets must have been stolen, and placed the matter in the hands of John Curtin, detective, at 511 California street. The investigation made by Curtin’s men disclosed the fact that the newsboys were purchasing the transfer tickets from boys who worked in the printing offices where the tickets were printed. 3 Two of the printers’ boys, Walter Steele and Edward Kane, were arrested yester- day on warrants for petit larceny in Judge Conlan’s court, and placed in bonds of $300 each., There are two charges against Steele and one against Kane. Before their arrest these two boys, to- gether with George Riley and George Mar- chant, were confronted with the facts ob- tained by Curtin’s detectives and confessed to the charges against them. They told their stories in a straightiorward way and the confessions made by the newsboy ad a good many customers who must have known that the tmnséer tickets were not honestly ob- tained. . Walter Steele of 636 Natoma street, who is 15 years of age, said: Morton Special Delivery. 31 Geary st 408 Taylor street and Qnrkyinnd fen'yl?iuxl;et.a"t : I work for Valleau & Oliver. They had the rmmng of the vellow, green and pink trans- ‘fers from the Powell-sireet to other lines, I first commenced to take transfers in February. Itook about 5 or 10 for Washington's birthday. I sold George Riley transfers in March for ril. Imway have given him 800 or 900, and if he says I gave him 1300 or 1400 for May he knows better than I do. I gave him about 1000 for June and about 50 for July. He never paid me the whole sum down for them, but sometimes would give me 50 cents, sometimes $1, off and on. I never gave him one month straight through—there were always three or four.days lacking, I have no transfers at my house just now. I never sold any transfers to any oné but Riley. There are two big packages of July transiers now at Valleau & Oliver's, and the fifty I gave to Riley I extracted from the packages. I never used any transfers to ride home with. . The investigation wiil be continued, as it is quite probable that other boys are en- gaged in the scheme. Many newsboys beg transfers of the Easuengers at the transfer junctions, and these are sold with news- papers. The arrest of Steele and Kane will have the effect of stopping part of this traffic in transfers. HANSELMAN REFUNDS. His Friends Come to His Rescue and Prevent Prosecution. Leonard M. Hanselman, the ex-cashier of the Olympic Club, who, early in June, was notified that his services should terminate on June 30, and who left in- stanter, with his accounts $1300 short, suc- ceeded yesterday, through the aid of friends, in refunding the amount, and thus escaped prosecution. Hanselman’s faithful service of years to the Olympic Club made him a ~general favorite with the members, and he was so i y trusted that no check was kept upon him. When notified that he would be rctired he did not wait for the date fixed, but left his position immediately, thus giving the impression that_there was something wrong in_his affairs. When confronted he acknowledged the shortage. THE BUTCHERS' FOURTH Every Available Wagon South of Islais Creek to Be in Line. Grand Marshal Livingston Says Four Hundred and Fifty Men Will March. Butchers. tanners, packers and every line of business in South San Francisco and Butchertown are all enthusiasm over their preparations for the Fourth of July. Most enthusiastic of all perhaps is Grand Marshal John Livingston, who is occupied with the building of the big float for tne fifty-three beiles of that part of the City. 8o everybody is confident that that part of the general parade coming from south of Islais Creek will surprise the town. President Samuel C. Hammond of the Butchers' Board of Trade has assured Chairman Henry C. Birbe and Mr. Living- ston that he will have two brass bands for them, so South San Francisco will march in two divisions. “We will have over 450 men in line,” he said yesterday afternoon, ‘‘and all in uni- form. There are 186 butchers alone who will march, and the Legallet-Hellwig tan- nery will turn out with 117 men. Bayle & Lacoste will have sixty or more. “Our uniforms have already been se- lected. The young ladies who will occupy the float will be seated in three rows—that is, the float will be shaped like a pyramid, with the Goddess of Liberty, Miss Mamie Regan, occupying the topmost seat under a canopy. he first row_of ladies will be dressed in red, the second in white and the third in blue, and each lady will have a ribbon showing the name of the State she will represent.” Miss Regan was in town yesterday, se- lecting the costume she is to wear. Itisto be a superb one. Besides the two floats for the girls of the seventh, eighth and ninth grades of the South San Francisco school there will be thirteen decprated wagons to convey the school children downtown. Altogether there will be about forty or fifty big six- horse wagons in the parade. John McAvoy will be the driver of the principal float— that of the youug ladies—and will handle the reins of six jet black horses. It is expected to have about a dozen characteristic floats at least. That of Poly, Heilbron & Co. will illustrate the butcher business from the producer to the con- sumer. This firm expects to have a live steer on one of its wagons. Roth, Blum & Co. are to have three floats. John Dippell will turn out with a steam-forge black- smith-shop in full operation. There are also to be thirty mounted vaqueros who will wear white hats, shirts and gloves. The sheep-butchers have selected Daniel Harringtou for captain, and Matthew Mc- Cormack and Charles Reddy lieutenants. The uniforms of the butchers will consist of blue striped tennis flannel shirts, black pantaloons, slate-colored Fedora hats, white belts and pink ties. COUPLINGS TO SAVE LIFE. The Southern Pacfiic Introducing Auto- matic Devices on Cars—All Railway Companies Must Have Them. Chief Engineer Curtis of the mainte- nance of way department of the Southern Pacific stated yesterday that 400 fruitcars and four of the great twelve-wheel engines for mountain service have been started on the way to California from Eastern fac- tories. As many as 700 cars were ordered and they are expected here within a month, All the new cars are provided with patent automatic couplers and air-brakes, to comply with a Federal law requiring every freight and passenger car on rail- roads in the United States to be furnished with these adjuncts. The law will become effective on January 1, 1898, by which time railroad companies must have automatic couplers and air-brakes in general use. Already the Southern Pacific Company has air-brakes on all its freightcars, and as fast as the old couplings break or wear out they are replaced with automatic couplers. The object of the law requiring auto- matic couplings was to save trainmen from death between the cars, where thousands of active young men have been horribly mangled while in discharge of their duties. By the new system there is no necessity for trainmen to go between the cars in making up a train. The switching will all be done automatically when it will have gone into effect, and carscan be uncoupled with levers extending beyond the sides of the train. “*It will undoubtedly save life,” said Mr. Curtis, “‘as the switchmen will not have to go between cars to drop pins into couplers, in doing which, many men have been killed. The air brakes, too, will minimize danger to trainmen. By January, 1898, I expect we shall have automatic couplers on all our cars. We have two years and a half to make the ehnn%e and have already done a great deal of this work. We are well provided with air brakes. The South- ern Pacific was the first company in America to introduce them on freight- cars. e Swallowed Carbolic Acid. Mrs. Minnie Carl, who lives at Alameda and Vermont streets, was picked up on Eighth street yesterday affernoon in & semi-conscious condition. She was taken to the Receiving Hospital, where she confessed to having swal- lowed & dose of carbolic acid, but for what rea- son she declined to say. Dr. Deane attended to her, after which she was sent to the City and County Hospital. She will probably recover. ———— 82 for 81. 500 samples of ladies’ blouse and shirt waists No two alike. The latest Parisian styles; extra large sleeves. This was a chance purchase. Joe Rosenberg of 40 and 42 Geu—¥ st. is going to give his customers the benefit of it. » —————— l THE PRESS CLUB BENEFIT A Good Performance at the Columbia Theater Yester- day Afternoon. FINE SOUVENIR PROGRAMME. Most of the Companies From the Local Theaters Lend Their Ald. The annual benefit performance of the San Francisco Press Club at the Columbia Theater yesterday afternoon was a success. Every one pronounced it so. The enter- tainment was as good as it was varied. A fashionable zudience completely filled the body of the theater, and Manager Fried- lander, who had lent the newspaper men his bonbon-box theater, exulted toward 4 o’clock in the fact that to within four min- utes the performance bad run for the two hours he had predicted for it. Programmes are so often a snareand a delusion that the audience was agreeably surprised by the Press Club’s souvenir programmes, which contained plenty of pictures by local artists and pages of bright reading matter, written for the occasion, including a_full history of the San Fran- cisco Press Club. The entertainment opened with the overture to Verdi’s “Nabucco,”” which was played with crispness and expression by an orchestra directed by the young Cali- fornia conductor, E. E. Schmitz. The Frawley Company gave a sample of its quality in Brander Matthews’ playlet, ““The Picture,” where Blanche Bates plays the role of a fascinating widow wedded to- her husband’s memory, and where Charles W. King, as the widow’s physician, takes upon himself to tell her enough truths about the dear denarted to make her renounce her infatuation and fling herself into Frawley’s waiting arms, The playlet was well acted, especially by the widow and the doctor. Mina Potter Gleason .and W. L. Gleason of Morosco’s company put the audience into & laughing humor by their spirited interpretation of “A Happy Pair,” the little comedy that sho how one down- trodden lady at least stood up for her rights and got them. Miss Freda Gallick recited “The Confessional,” a tragic piece that is dear to the hearts of all elocution- ists, and she infused all the required amount of intensity into her work. Henry Norman, who is at home spend- ing a Summer vacation, was warmly wel- comed when he appeared to sing the “Infelice,” from “Ernani.” Another singer who got a great reception was Dick Jose, the counter-tenor from the Cali- fornia. His solos were rendered honestly, without falsetto or other tricky effect, and the way in which he took his highest note quite brought down the house. If the tenor had gone on singing he might have | been recalled for the greater part of the afternoon, but at the end of the first encore he intimated plainly, though pleasantly withal, that he did not intend to respond again. In the performance of the double quar- tet from *‘The Old Homestead,” Jose showed himself to be generous in the mat- ter of encores. ‘‘The Bridge” was followed by “Sally in Our Alley,” “Mamic’’ and “{n Old” Madrid,”” and_ even then the people would have liked to hear Jose’s quartet again, but they resisted another encore, The Orpheum had lent the two Ameri- can Macs and the Brothers Martinetti, one of whom, by the way, is a little sister. The acrobatic feats of the Martinettis, which are unusually skillful and graceful, were received with the warmest applause. The Macs also made plenty of laughter. Eerris Hartman and Gracie Plaisted were to have appeared, but the volatile Ferris had sprained his ankle and had to be ex- cused. The proceeds of yesterday’s entertain- ment amounted to $1200. LINCOLN SCHOOL LTS, A Peace Measure From the Lessees of the Property Is Rejected. The Board of Education Prepares for War With the Lessees on Legal Lines. The controversy between the City and the Lincoln School lot lessees relative to the ownership of improvements seems as far from settiement as ever, and both sides have almost given up the hope of a com- promise. At the last meeting of the Board of Education a compromise proposition from the lessees was discussed at length. The lessees proposed to the board to re- new their lease for a period of ten years, at which time it was stipulated that all im- provements should revert to the City and County. The board did not absolutely re- ject this groposition. but it was stubbornly opposed by certain members. oth sides are preparing for litigation. The lessees are unanimous in the decla- ration that no further concessions will be offered the board, while City and County Attorney Creswell holds that the lessees have no ownership at all in the improve- ments. In 1875 the Board of Supervisors leased several school lots at the corner of Fifth and Markert streets for a period of twenty years. This lease will expire in Septem- ber, and by a law passed during the exist- ence of the contract between the City and the lessees, the property will pass under the control of the Board of Education. In_calling for bids the advertising notice issued by the Super- visors shortly prior to the lease of the property expressly stated that allimprove- ments should go to the lessees at the expi- ration of the lease. In the lease itself, however, this stipulation was by some strange oversight omitted altogether. A 00d deal of money was expended by the fessees in new buildings, etc..and when the time came near for the expiration of the contract they began to make prepara- tions for a removal or other disposition of the value which they had added to the original property. Straightway the Board of Education called a halt, and for their au- thority cited the lease. City and County Attorney Creswell was asked for an opinion, and he held, with the hoard, that the improvements belonged to the City. Then a compromise was at- tempted, with the result as noted above, and now_there is every prospect of a legal battle. Ryland Wallace has been engaged by the lesses to present their case, and Cres- well will appear for the City and County. SALVATIONISTS IN JAPAN, Cadet Mary Soxton, the Coast Delegate, to Leave in a Few Days—Mrs. Booth to Visit This City—Meetings. In a few months it is expected that the Salvation Army will have an organized body of workers in far-away Japan. Delegates for this mission are being selected in all parts of the United States and Europe and will soon invade the coun- try of the Japanese with their drums, fifes and cymbals. How their method of con- version will be received by the little yellow THERE 15 an article. on the market seldom | MeR and women remains of course a ques- equaled and never excelled—Jesse Moore Whis- | tion. It is hoped that the experiment may ky. Moore, Hunv & Co. guarantee its purlty.* |'prove successful, and the San Francisco army is very enthusiastic over the dele- gate who will represent this coast. They are sending a young Eurasian girl known in the army as Cadet Mary Soxton. Miss Soxton was born in Japan twenty- two years ago, and has been a member of the Christian church for eight years. Her father was English and her mother a Jap- anese. The daughter has received a good education, being a seminary graduate, and speaks both English and Japanese fluently. Her familiarity with the country and language will make her one of the most important members of the party. She will meet the other delegates in London and they will sail from there in a body, estab- lishing an army post immediately after ar- riving in Japan. Cadet Soxton was given a farewell service last Sunday evening and $50 was raised to help defray her traveling expenses. She gtarts for New York the latter part of this week. The Salvation camp-meeting at Bushrod Park, Oakland, is being largely attended. So far there have been overa thousand Eeople nightly and a still larger number Sunds The meetings will be continued into July, the final one being on the even- ing of the Fourth. - It is announced that Mrs. Ballington Booth, the wife of Commander Booth, will visit the coast in a short time. Her hus- band is the commander of the United States forces and a son of the famous Gen- eral Booth. ——— Trouble Expected. The Uszynski brothers have been heard from in Alameda, where they ere enjoying a much- needed rest after the excitement of litigation covering a period of about three years, in which the Sherif’s deputies have played & prominent part. The tenants of Flinn & Treacy now breathe easier, knowing that the threat ened raiders have taken up their quarters on the other side of the bay, though they claim that the element of danger is not entirely res moved. They believe that the Russians will yet carry out their threats of vengeance, or at least attempt to do s0. They are trying to get an attorney to take hold of the case, as the re- peated advertisement in the CALL would indi- cate. This notice brought many answers. On the firstday it was inserted the watchmen as- sert that they were kept busy all day answer- ing the questions of applicants. On the second day there was a noticeable falling off, and yes- wo calle NEW TO-DAY—AMUSEMENTS. TIVOLI OPERA-HOUSE MEs. ERNESTINE KRELING Proprietor & Managee EVERY EVENING THIS WEEK ! ELABORATE PRODUCTION Of Czibulka’s Romantic Opera, “AMORITA” SUPERB CAST! Enlarged Chorus—Augmented Orchestra Under the Direction of ——ADOLPH BAUER—— MONDAY, JULY 1, The Glorious Comic Opera Success, —“TAR AND TARTAR !I"”"— s—25¢ and 50c. CALIFORNIA THEATER AL HAYMAN & Co. (Incorporated).....Proprietors . Popular Pric ——TO-NIGHT AT 8.—— MATINEE SATURDAY AT 2 P, M, DENMAN THOMPSON'S PLAY, THE OLD HOMESTEAD A.MCFAR Management of DOUBLE MALE QUARTE In New Songs and Harmonies. COLUIVIBIEHEATER. THE T HAVE BERKFLEY | COME VICTORS | BAUK AND WILL BE WITH US TO-NIGHT! They Have Heard of the Great Success of THE FRAWLEY COMPANY In the Beautitul Play, «YOUNG MRS. WINTHROP !” SEATS NOW ON SALE FOR YTEIE SENATOR T MONDAY EVENING. cme of All American Plays. MOROSCO’S GRAND OPERA-HOUSE. The Handsomest Family Theater!n America. WALTER MOROSCO. ... Sole Lesses and Manages THIS EVENING AT EIGHT, FOURTH WEEK OF THE EMINENT Author—Actor—Manager, ‘WALTER SANFORD. In His Great Scenic Melodrama, “THE PACE THAT KILIS!” EVENING PRICES—25c and 500, Family Circle and Gallery, 10c. Matinees Saturday and Suaday. ORPHEUM. O'Farrell Street, Between Stockton and Powell. Tremendons Suecess of Our New Bill! DAN SHERMAN'S JAY CIRCUS €0.! RILLAR BROS.” FAMOUS DIORAMA! SHERMAN AND MORRISEY, SHORT AND EDWARDS, THE WRESTLING PON LES FRERES MARTINETTI, and Other Great Stellar Acts. Reserved Seats, 25¢; Balcony, 10c; Opera Chalrs and Box Seats, b0c. CIRCUS ROYAL And Venetian Water Carnival, Corner Eddy and Mason streets. CLIFF PHILLIPS. JOE HOLZ... -Acting Manager LAST NIGHTS T NIGHTS! Positively Last Week of THE GREAT WATER SPECTACLE and The ole Proprietor CIRCUS —-— CIRCUS DON'T | This house will close | YOUR FAIL |on Sunday e g t0|L TO make alterations for the | CHANCE S<E IT | proiuction of TO SEE. ——GRAND AND COMIC OPERAS. POPULAR PRICE vening, 15¢, 0c; c and 5| Saturday Matinee—Children 15¢, Adults 25c. OPENING ——OF THE— NEW FRENCH HOSPITAL The public is cordially invited to visit the New French Hospital, on Point Lobos avenue, between Fifth and Sixth avenues, which will be opened for that purpose on SUNDAY, JUNE 30th, Between the hours of 9 A. 3. and 5 P. M. LA SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE BIENFAISANCE MUTUELLE. RUNNING m RUNNING RACES! RACES CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB RACES, SPRING MEETING! BAY DISTRICT TRACK, Races Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday—Rain or Shine. Five or more races each day. Racesstartat 2:30 .. sharp. McAllister and Geary street cars pass Lhe gate. ' PICNICS AND EXCURSIONS. EL CAMPO, THE POPULAR BAY KESORT, NOW OPEN EVERY SUNDAY DURING THE SEASON. Music, Dancing. Bowling, Boating, Fishing and Other Amusements. Refreshments at City Prices, Fare, round trip, 25c; ehildren, 15¢, including admission to grounds. E SIMAMER UKIAH Will leave Tiburon Ferry 10:30 a. 2., 12:10. 2:00 and 4:00 ». M. Returning leave £l Campo 11:18 4,36, 1:00, 3:00 and 5:00 7. M.