The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 9, 1895, Page 5

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, TUESDAY, JULY 9, 1895. A SAN JOSE FORTUNE Opening of the Legal Battle in the Kirk Case. A POINT FOR PLAINTIFF. The Judge Allows the Intro- duction of Important Evidence. HALF A MILLION INVOLVED. Claim of the Administratrix Based on the Existence of a Part- nership. SAN JOSE, Car., July 8.—The suit of Susan Clarke, administratrix of the estate | of John W. Kirk, deceased, against The- ophilus and Socrates Ki k fm: an account- ing in the estate of John W. Kirk came up for trial before Judge Reynolds this morn- ing. The suit is attracting a great deal of attention, it involves property valued at about 000. The complaint alleges a. copartnership of John Kirk, deceased, hilus and Socrates Kirk, and ounting and settlement. W came to California in a few years later was followed by »thers, Theophilus and Socrates. T nt alleges that the three went into business as equal part- ing and improving lands, raising ling cattle, etc. A few years later d 470 acres of land inthe ar San Jose from Asa Vestal. now a bearing orchard worth acre. charged that the deceased brother was a one-third owner in the land. The original 470 acres of land in the Willows has been added to, and now includes 800 acres. It is alleged the additional lands were purchased with profits accruing from the original 470 acres, and that it should be considered part of the deceased’s estate. John W. Kirk owned 320 acres in Solano | County in his own right, and it is alleged hat the two brothers have appropriated | his land to their own use. It is also ed that John W. Kirk, deceased, had a one-third interest in all lands, stock, tools, owned at that time by the hat this partnership existed at the time of the death of John Kirk on October 10, 1865, and that at his death the two brothers took possession of the entire estate and have had and still have posses- sion of it all, there never having been any or administration, and that no were ever had in any probate other court. 1t is alleged that it was ntly that the facts were discovered, When this condition of affairs was dis- covered Susan Clarke, a sister of the de- ceased, applied for letters of administra- tion. Judge Reynolds granted her petition ,and letters of administration were issued. The complaint in the suit was filed in June, 1894. In their answer the defendants denied rat John W, Kirk was ever in partnership h them and that he died in 1861 instead 1893, and her bond was fixed at | $100,000. She filed her bond on July 2, | every day until July 22 to hear testimony regarding the raising orlowering of assess- ments. SIX INQUESTS HELD. Four Were Declared to Be Suicides and Two Were Given as Acci- dental Deaths. Coroner Hawkins was kept busy yester- day. Six inquests were held,in four of which the jury brought in verdicts of “sui- cide” and the others were returned as “accidental death.” In the case of David Lesser Lezinsky, who shot himself in his mother’s home at 1126 Eddy street on the Fourth, the jury found that he committed suicide while suf- fering from nervous prostration. Fred L. and George Lezinsky and vr. Jules Simon were the only witnesses examined. They testified that the deceased had been suffer- ing for a long time from nervous prostra- tion and that at one time he had been an inmate of St. Luke’s Hospital trying to effect a cure. George Campbell, who took carbolic acid at his brother’s house, 321 Eddy street, on the Fourth, was also returned as a suicide. He went home from the parade, swallowed the acid and lay down and died. Miss F. E. Lewis, to whom he was engaged, testi- fied the deceased had been despondent for some time past. She made the statement a couple of days ago that Campbell kissed her farewell and tfiat she tasted the acid on his lips. In the cases of Mrs. Turner (Dollie Dut- ton) and Jacopo Tomes, the verdicts were suicide. _In the cases of William Holden, who ac- cidentally shot himself while sitting at the table in his mother’s house at 732 Twenty- third street, and James Hennessey, who fell from the scaffolding at the corner of Collingwood and Nineteenth streets, the verdicts were accidental death. In the case of Hennessey the contractorfor the schoolhouse was censured for not having seen that the roves were in good condition. THE ROD AND POLO STICK, Schoolteacher Who Caught a Mess of Fish by Clever Kicking. Some Fancy Prices That Well- Tralned Polo Ponles Real~ ized In England. Anglers who had wet lines in San An- dreas Lake last Sunday had exceptionally poor luck, Although over fifty rods were counted leaving the keeper’s house on Sun- day morning, the aggregate catch of trout amounted to something like fifteen. The day was excessively warm, and that, coupled with the fact of the night previous having been made brilliant by a full moon, knocked all angling prospects on the head. Among the unfortunate Waltonians who went, saw, but failed to conquer were James Watt, Robert Hewson, John Sammi, Robert Taylor, Doc Simpson, Al Smith, Louis Ror . Donald McRae, Charles Precht, *‘Razorback” Dolliver, William Ring, P. Quinlan, Otto I ff. Ryan, William Woodruff and many others, who whipped or spooned the south end of the lake. Several inquiries were made as regards a future stopping place for those who desire early morning fis was stated by a gentleman who is in a position to know something concerning the changes made in and about the lakes that on the 15th inst. a well-known ‘‘rende at San Bruno will bloom forth a , and that anglers who wish an early or a late ride to the lakes from the railroad station can be commodated. Neither James Kerr of San Andreas Lake nor the keepers of other assist toward the pleasure of anglers in any way hereafter. Joseph O’Connor, principal'of the Horace Mann Grammar School, does not pride himself very much on his angling procliv- ities, yet it is said that the instructor re- of 1865. They acknowledged that the land was deeded to the three of them, butclaim that John W. Kirk never paid anything on his share and that in 1861 they purchased his interest for $1000. It is also alleged that at the time of his death the deceased owed a great many bills, which the defendants have paid. ‘When the case was called this morning the attorneys for the defendant objected to the admission of the probate record show- ing the appointment of vplaintiff as admin- istrator of the deceased’s estate, and also to placing the deed from Asa Vestal to the three brothers in evidence. Judge Rey- nods overruled these objections, and after the reading of the deposition of Socrates Kirk the case was continued until to- morrow. | P. F. Gosbey and Delmas & Shortridge appear for the plaintiff and F. E. Spencer and Kittridge & Krafft for defendants. Objects to Being Declared Insolvent. 8. JOSE, Car., July 8.—A. Horstman to-day filed a petition asking that the peti- tion of P. Greenburg & Co., Nathan Back- man & Co.and Albert Mueller & Co. of Ban Francisco, asking that he be declared solvent, be dismissed. In the petition alleged that the firms mentioned have it not the capacity to apply for a creditors’ petition of insolvency, as it appears that the above-named firms are conducted under fictitious names, and have not con- formed to the requirementsof the statutes. About a month ago Horstman’s store was attached on a claim of $3300 by R. B. Teefy of Stockton. A few days later the firms mentioned above filed claims aggre- gating $700 and asked for a creditors’ peti- tion in insolvency Teachers for Los Gatos. SAN JOSE, Car., July 8.—The School Trustees of Los Gatos held a meeting Sat- urday night, and elected W. H. B. Trant- bam clerk of the school district and also clerk of the High School. The schools will open on September 2, and the length of the term is fixed at nine months. The following teachers were selected for the eusuing term: Principal, A. E. Shumate; assistants—Misses Belle Phelps, Jennie A. Cilker, Grace M. Blank, Ethel C. Ayer, Blanche Starkweather, Hannah Buckley, Leopha Adair, Lounise Van Meter and Rena B. Ott. High School—A. E. Shumate, principal; assistants—Martha E. Cilker and D. H. Temple. Half Rates for Supervisors. SAN JOSE, CAL., July 8.—Clarence Hay- dock, the resident agent of the Southern Pacific Company, appeared before the Board of Supervisors this morning, and stated that the company had made a half rate for Supervisors attending the meeting of County Supervisors called at San Fran- cisco on July 15, for the purpose of devis- ing means for maintaining a State exhibit at the Cotton States Exposition at Atlanta. Suit for Divoree. SAN JOSE, CaAL., July 8.—Antonio Obli- zato has commenced suit against Clara Oblizato for divorce on the ground of de- sertion. The couple were married in Austria in 1883. In May, 1893, Clara packed up her belongings and eloped with a farm hand. There are no children or community property to wrangle over. Board of FPqualization in Session. SAN JOSE, CaL., July 8.—The Board of cently performed a most astonishing pis- | catorial feat while on a pleasure outing to | Santa Cruz. A gentleman named McGrath, a well-known local historian, states that he had feasted on some of the magnificent fish which Mr. O’Connor captured on the sea beach, and that in point of flavor they compared most favorably with the Gaelic eel—a favorite dish of epficures. “Well, T was not aware that O’Connor was an emulator of the disciples until I | had his own words for it,”” said Historian McGrath. ‘‘Why, the school teacheris a most wonderful angler, according to his own statement, which is as follows: “ ‘I said he, ‘caught something like sixty magnificent barracouta on the beach of Santa Cruz one beautiful moonlight night when the huge breakers were swash- ing on the sands and scattering spray fifty feet in the air. The fish were actual taken in the arms of the immense waves, as it were, and flung ruthlessly on the beach, where I discovered them splashing and floundering, poor things. Aseach re- ceding roller would leave many fishes behind on the beach to be taken up and carried back again to their native element by the incoming swell, I made the best of the time intervening by kicking the floun- dering fishes on the rolling sands to the dry land, where my companions stood, with sticks in hand, ready to complete the sport. “““What variety or species of fish they be- longed to I was not aware until we landed at the hotel, and then to my great joy and surprise I was informed by Mr. Sullivan that they were the highly prized barra- couta. T spoiled a new pair of boots in my attempt to break a record as fish catcher, but I did not mind that so long as the fish- ing was good. Iwas afterward informed that during yery brilliant moonlight nights several kinds of fishes made close in shore, and that frequently they lose their lives by being pitched high and dry on the sands, that is, if the seais at all rough. Now, what do you think of that in the way of angling?’™ With the exception of Burlingame and Riverside the game of pelo is not given much_ attention on this coast. In Eng- land, however, the game is very popular now, and an idea of what good polo horses are thought of can be gleaned from the i.nr'cs some animals belonging to the Peat Brothers realized at a sale at Tattersall’s, in London. Eleven poniessold for $12,875 a total that will probably astonist Elayer: of this country and Canada. The est prices obtained were: $2300 for a mare nam}-d Dynamite, $2000 for Nimble, $1800 for Gay Land and $1550 for Sister Sue. AT S L S The Royal Baking Powder Cowpany controls its own cream of tartar fuctory and the processes for making the only abso- lutely pure cream of tartar. EXPRESSION OF REGRETS. The Board of Directors of the Techni- cal Soclety on Professor Davidson. The board of directors of the Technical Society of the Pacific Coast met last night at the office of the secretary in the Acad- emy of Sciences building upon the subject of Professor Davidson’s removal from the Coast and Geodetic Survey. There were also present some members of the society who are not of the board of directors. The general opinion expressed was that the society ought to express re- grets that such a valuable man as Profes- sor Davidson should be summarily re- moved, but no direct action was taken owing to the fact that the soctety was not present or represented, except informally. It was thought advisable to obtain the action of the society as a body at its next regular meeting in August. A committee of three was appointed and directed to drait Bupe.visors met this morning as a Board of Equalization to hear the Assessor's re- portand examine the assessment rolls of the county, The board will be in sessionl resolutions of regret and present them to the meeting. 71uis committee is com- osed of John Richgrd (past pre idant), C. £. Grunsky (vice-president) and Otto von Geldern (secretary). lakes of the company will be permitted to | | | WILL ENLARGE ITS HELD, The Manufacturers’ Associa- tion Will Create Many New Branches. WILL TAKE IN THE STATE The Organization to Be Incorpor- ated—Its Propused Con=~ stitution. The Manufacturers’ and Producers’ Asso- ciation of California is branching out in a manner that indicates that it means busi- uess. Recent movements on the part of the executive officers show that the organ- ization’s scope of usefulness is to be so broadened that it will take in the entire State. The secretary said recently that many people, especially those who live in the country, have the idea that the asso- ciation was formed in the sole interest of local manufacturers. This is not the case. It was formed for the entire State and this will be proved within a very short time by the formation of branch or kindred or- ganizations in several parts of the State. The first move -to this end has been made in San Jose. A representative of this organization recently called upon the members of the San Jose Board of Trade. He made arrangements for a mass-meet- ing in San Jose of the manufacturers and producers of Santa Clara County. Dele- gates from the San Francisco body will be present and explain the aims and objects of the association. Thenext move will be to form a branch association in Santa Clara County. The San Jose Board of Trade took Kindly to the idea and set July 20at8 p. M. for the meeting. The dele- gates of the local body will be appointed this evening. It is the firm belief that as soon as the manufacturers and producers of the Santa Clara district grasp the idea they will come into camp without much urging. As soon as this is accomplished the com- bined organizations will branch out and in time the Manufacturers’ and Producers’ Association will extend all over the State. Another very significant departure was in the recent issuance of this letter to the members. Inclosed please find copy of the proposed re- visions to the constitution and by-laws of this iation. At a_meeting of the board of directors, held on June 25, it was ordered that & meeting of the members of the association be called for the purpose ot considering the tion of the said revisions. Srid meetin; be held in the rooms of this association, 3, sixth floor, Mills building, on Saturd 10th day of August, 1895, at 10 A. fully, L. R. MEAbD, Secretary. The revised constitution that has been submitted for the cousideration of the members is a complete change of the order upon which the association has been work- ing. The section relating to those who are eligible to membership now read Section 1. Any person, firm or corporation engaged in manifacturing or producing in the 5 { rnis. whether asemr orem- ploye, or any person, firm or corporation en- gaged in manufacturing, producing or dis- tributing California products, may become members of this association by submitting an application for membership to the board of directors, receiving the approval of the board, and subseribing to the constitution and by- laws. It will be observed that employes and those distributing California products may become members. This is for the purpose of admitting retaile Article V that: The states of the association shall be man- pard of eleven directors, who shall ts of the 8tate of California, and who ted at the annual meeting of the members. At present there are fifteen directors. The reduction in the number of directors is in order that the association may incor- porate under the laws of the State. . Such a move is contemplated in the near future, especially if the essociation should be suc- ful and form branch associations in the large cities in the State. Attached to the proposed new constitu- tion and by-laws is a declaration of the principles of the ociation. This is to impress upon the people of California that it is a State institution and not a small body of San Francisco manufacturers, sel- fish in their own interests and with a dis- regard for the remainder of California. This declaration states: sociation has but one object—that is ng, protecting and upbuilding of the manufactaring and producing industries of the State of California. It recognizes no lo- cality, class, individual, corporation, trust or combination; it works for the benefit of all i Its object is one that every citizen of State can indorse, and one that every pat- should not have the support of not- only every manujacturer and producer of the State, but every Joyal citizen as weil. Itswork covers a vast field. It is not only designed to revive the waning industries of the State, but to en- deavor 10_create which may be profit- ably established in this State, with its vast natural resources. v CAn an association re- vive the mannigcturing industries of the State, le will always by in the cheapest mar- Chis is true, and therein lies one of the of this association. It is to over- come the difficulties at present existing, which in many instances place the producer and er of thisState on unequal terms with the Eastern and foreign competition, and by overcoming them enable him to become “the cheapest market.” One important item will certainly be recognized in thatof quan- tity. Anincreased output in most instances represents a decreased cost. The smaller de- mands on the coast as compared to the East- ern States place the manulacturer here at a dissdvaniage ia the matier of costof produc- ton. OQur efforts must be to overcome this as far as possible, and each resident consumer should be educated to understand and know the ad- vantages to his neighbor as well as to himself in_patronizing home industries, and that each individual demand for an article made within the State brings the manufacturer one step nearer to thet point where, by the increased output, he 1s enabled to defy foreign competi- tion. It must be ciearly shown to !l that the employment of each additional laborer pro- vides new circulation of money, increased de- mand for farm and factory products, and in- creased business for the retailer. There exists in the State to-day an unjust prejudice ageinst California-made goods, a cel- ing that is encouraged and fostered by the r tailers of Eestern products, and yet this very retailer is dependent upon local patronage, which patronage would find increase in the employment of ndditional labor. Many cases can be cited where California manufacturers, in order to dispose of their products, are obliged to use Eastern labels. A removal of this prejudice, through the efforts of this as- sociation, ‘would in itself be a great accom- plishment. But we must net stop here. Our main hope lies inthe finding of ways and means of over- coming the difficulties of costly fuel, high transportation and excessive expenses in the matter of water, gas and interest charges, It would be impostiole at this writing to enter into the detail of outlined work; suffice it to say, it is a concerted movement toward placing the producer and manufacturer of this State in a position to successfully compete with the world. Such an organization would be & power in the State; its influence would extend to the repeal of many existing State laws that operate unjustly to the mnnumcuu’ing,sillpg\ng and producing industries of the State and to the making of other laws favorable to them. Its influence would potent with transporta- tion, fuel, light, water and other com- panies in the ' adjustment of _matters pertaining to the industries of the State. It would be the medium through which -new in- | dustries would be caused to be gstablished that would work into manufacfured products the raw materials and products. of the soil that are not now but that could be profitably worked here. It would afford the means of bringing the manufacturers and pro- ducers of the State into closer relationship for their mutual benefit, and in the . accomplish- ment of its object will bring prosperity. TREASURER WIDBER'S PLANS. He Will Make No Removals—Business Goes on as Usual To-day. After comparative quietness had settled about the City Treasurer’s office yesterday afternoon and it was understood that the counting of the cash and the resumption of husiness would go on to-day, Treasurer ‘Widber appointed M. de la Montanya his chief deputy. The other deputies were a pointed, and there is but one vacancy in the office to be filled. That is the position of second chief deputy, and Mr. R&'idber stated last night that the place might not be filled until the latter part of the week. He himself would make the appointment, but he had not decided who the lucky per- son is to be. “If everything goes well’ said Mr. Widber, “the counting of the money in the treasury will begin at 8 o’clock to-morrow morning and it may be over by noon. If it is we shall begin paying demands and transacting our business as usual. As for the fee department, that will be open as usual to-morrow. The counting of the cash will not interfere with that.” “You yill make no changes among the clerks, then?”” was asked. “I do not contemplate any.” 10 PAVE FOLSOM STREET. The South Side Improvement Club Adopt Positive Resolutions. Dumping of Rubbish and Regula- tlon of Freight Wagons Consldered. The South Side Improvement Club held an enthusiastic meeting at the Howard Club rooms, corner of Howard and Third streets, last night. Several matters of im- portance were considered, the principal one being the improvement of Folsom street. There were nearly a hundred members present, and they were unanimous in ac- tion. Dr. Rottanzi occupied the chair, with I. Schwartz secretary. A. B. Maguire reported from the Fourth of July committee that the parade com- mittee had declined to move the procession on Folsom and other streets south of Mar- ket for the reason that they are notin fit condition for marching. The committee indulged the hope that the property- owners might get the benefit of this fact in the next tax levy. The subject of dumping sand, old boards from sidewalks, and bricks on Folsom street between Fourth and Fifth, was dis- cussed with considerable interest. = Leon Samuels, of the committee selacted to look into the matter, reported that he had ex- amined the law in the premises and found that the Superintendent of Streets had the right to permit such dumping. He wasin favor of immediate action by an appeal to some one in authority, The dumping 1s due to the street work and paving and it was developed that a part of the work had been completed and still the rubbish re- mains there. A motion prevailed thdt the meeting send a committee to request that the captain of the Southern police station be sought for redress in the matter. The violation of the ordinance regulat- ing the weight of loads and width of tires of freight wagons on public streets was pre- sented and a motion made that a commit- tee be appointed by the chairman, in- structed to confer with the Board of Sup- ervisors and ask the enforcement of the ordinance. J. W. Allen suggested that the proper action would be in an effort to first secure good streets and then demand the en- forcement of the load and tire ordinance. He favored the concerted action of the club for the bituminizing of Folsom street from the water front to Nineteenth street, to connect with the bitumen now reaching from Nineteenth to Twenty-sixth street. A. B. Maguire thought it unnecessary to delay action on the load and tire ordinance, but ratherfthat both matters be pushed. The maker of the motion, John Rafferty, disagreed with Mr. Maguire and coincided with Mr. Allen’s idea and withdrew his motion. A better material was suggested for the laying of street paving. P. Cahill said the blame was due to the Street Committee who did not demand of the contractors such materials as would stand the strain of heavy loads. On’the prime subject of the evening, the bituminizing of Felsom street from the water front to Nineteenth street, the meet- ing went directly to the point and a com- mittee of eight was appointed by the chair to attend the meeting of the Board of | Supervisors to-night to present resolutions to the board conveying the sentiment of the South Side Improvement Club in the premises. The following named were appointed to form that committee: I. Schwatz, R. Hughes, R. E. Cole, Leon Samuels, J. W. Allen, G. W. Owen, F. W. McEwen and Daniel Sullivan. The committee will pre- sent the following resolution: WHEREAS, The property.owners and tax- payers along the line of Folsom street, the south side and the Mission districts, and the press of our eity, inclusive, have been anx- {ously and particularly advocating the wisdom and necessity ol placing Folsom street in a first-class condition, when it is again to be considered & public thoroughfare from the City, the same eonditions as now exist on satd streets, between Nineteenth and Twenty-sixth streets; and whereas, the Finance Committee of the honorable Board of Supervisors is about to convene for ihe purpose of making a tax levy for the fiscal year for municipal pur- poses; be it Kesolved, That we the above-mentioned rep- resentative taxpayers of this City and County, do respectfully request and urge the Finance Committee to stand firm in carrying out the good intentions and purposes of the Board of Supervisors when the board in open meeting recommended that $80,000 should be set aside for the purpose of making a first-class thor- oughfare of Folsom street und an outlet from the City water front to the County line. Several short talks were made on the subject, and the club concluded its work hopeful of the final result. To manufacturers like the Royal Baking Powder Com;xmy the public is under a large debt of gratitude for the increased purity of articles of food sold at the present day. SILINES OF TERCHERS The State Appropriation Will Permit of Their Payment in Full. It Amounts to $229,106 50 and Is Considerably Larger Than Was Expected. There is joy among the teachers of the School Department over the report that has come from the office of the State Su- perintendent of Public Instruction. It was to the effect that the State nfoneys had been apportioned among the vari- ous cities and towns. In this city the School Department, with other portions of the municipal govern- ment, has suffered, from the poverty- stricken condition of the various funds, and_it was announced that the teachers would have to be willing to forego a month’s salary, there being no mmfg to pay them. It was not then known what the exact amount of the State appropriation would be. Of course it was expected that considerable would be realized, and that possibly the teachers would get half pay for the month that is due them. According to the (eson San Francisco has 68,399 school children, and is, there- fore, entitled' to $229,106 50. With this amount not only can the teachers be paid in full, but with a reasonable appropria- tion from the City for the present fiscal year the department will be in good con- dition. - The most marked increase of value in this country has been in the land. NEW ELECTION BOARD, Nomination of Castle and Foster to Be Con- sidered. THE REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE. Meeting for To-Day, Which Is Called by the Chalrman, P. B. Cornwall. 8aN FrANcisco, Cal., July 8, 1895. Dear Sir: There will be a meeting of the executive committee of the Republican State Central Committee to-morrow (Tuesday) after- noon July 9, at 3:30 o'clock at Toom 27, 419 California street. Political business of im- portance will come before the meeting, which will be prompt and brief. You are earnestly requested to attend. Yours respectfully, P. B. CORNWALL, Chairman. A copy of the foregoing letter was sent yesterday afternoon to every member of the executive committee and it is expected that a fair attendance will be secured at the meeting to-day.- Several members of the committee are out of town and cannot return in time to attend the session, among them John D. Spreckels and D. M. Burns. The attendance of a majority of the com- mittee can, without doubt, be secured. The committee will consider the nomina- tion of Messrs., Castle and Foster as Elec- tion Commissioners. From a general talk at the Union League Club and other places where Republicans assemble to exchange views, the impres- sion is formed that no opposition to the appointment of Celonel ' A. E. Castle will be manifested at to-day’s session. In re- gard to the appointment of Samuel Foster there is some diversity of opinion and it is probable that an effort will be made to in- duce the committee to signify to the Mayor that the selection of Mr. Foster is not agreeable. 5 It is not easy to determine the exact grounds of the hostility to Mr. Foster. Some Republicans assert that he is in sym- athy with the Populists, but men who Enow him best and longest declare that he is a straightforward Republican and an honest, capable man. Certainly the senti- ment of the Union League Club is largely in favor of Mr. Foster’s confirmation by the committee. P. B. Cornwall, chairman of the com- mittee, does not feel justified at present in expressing an opinion as to the merits of the men nominated by the Mayor. He will make known his views at the meeting to-day. M. M. Estee said: “Do not go away with the 1dea that I am opposed to Mr, Foster. Iam for him because I believe he is an honest man, but I understand that he was not for me in the last election. Iam alto- gether out of politics and take no interest in this beyond a desire that good men should be appointed and elections honestly conducted.’ Party leaders incline to the opinion that the committee will confirm both Castle and Foster. The latter has a legion of friends who are zealous in his support. Next Monday evening the Union League Club will give a dinner to the four new Election Commissioners. Mayor Sutro has been invited to attend the banquet. The invited list includes other leading men who are not members of the club. It is expected that several representative Democrats will attend the feast. Mr. Cornwall would have called the meeting of the executive committee earlier, but he was out of town enjoying summer solace at his farm in the Santa Cruz Mountains. His chief guest was one no less distinguished than Rev. Dr. Horatio Stebbins, and during his sojourn the weather was delightfully cool. Near Mr. Cornwall’s place is the farm of ex- Congressman and ex-President of the U versity Horace Davis, and so gne may im- agine that intellect and piety were in the atmosphere of the mountains. In the Democratic camp there seems to be little or no opposition to the appoint- ments of Messrs. Denman and Wellin as commissioners of election. Senator Fay said last night at the Baldwin that he had heard of none. Max Popper, who is posted in such matters, has not heard of any dissatisfaction to speak of. The Dem- ocratic committee may not be called together as a body to express an opinion. Heard After Dark. It was a silvery voice that sounded through the darkness on Madison avenue the other night: *Oh, Jack, don’t let me tipover! Oh, it’s turning! Merciful fath- ers! Remember, Jack, I weigh nearly 130 pounds, and if I fall—"’ “Don’t be afraid,”” came the floating as- surance; ‘I will hang on till death!” Suddenly a scream and a scramble rent the air as two bicycles cracked together. “Jack, are you hurt?'’ No answer. “Jack, dia the wheel hurt your head— are you stunned ?”’ Still deep and_utter silence. gave a pathetic little wail. “Oh, Jack, Jack, did I hurt you—did I fall on you?” And out of the dusk came a faint but forcibie, “By Jove, you did.”—New York Recorder. Then she Joy’s for the Jaded ana Good Healtn for all Mankind. JOY'S VEGETARLE §ARSAPARILLA. ismade from ties through herbs, and nature’sown coutains no chan- mineral nels. Joy's dru or Vegetable deadly pois- Sarsaparilla on. Jo{‘l cures Dys- Vegetable gcpsll, Sarsaparilla hroniz robs the Constipa- blood of all tion, Xiver its impuri- Com plaints ties, and and’ Kidney courses all Affections. these impuri- JADED ncholy, tongue coated, foul bk e face, body declineofnerve force spells, faint cold, ¢ feet and hands, sour risings, fatiy in- mmzn} llldg:l? dis- L d stomach, Vegetabia & MO SAQl IV THL '-:E it Q g L NEW TO-DAY. Y00 DO NOT Need to travel out- side of the RETAIL DISTRICT if you do not wish to. ; We sell you Cloth- ing made for the finest Western City trade at the manu- facturers’ price, at either place— HERE, 34, 36, 38 and 40 Kearny Street, ZEy e THERE, 25 and 27 Sansome Street. HYAMS, PAUSON & €O, 34, 36, 38 and 40 Kearny Street, ——AND—— 25 and 27 Sansome Streef, MANUFACTURING CLOTHIERS Selling Direct to the Public T —— 12 The Price Charged hy the Dealers. i g STeaks %), Whether GOLD or SILVER Be the standard, you'll save COIN (directly for yourself, indirectly for the community) by wearing the home- produced STANDARD SHIRTS, BEST AT THE PRICES. WHITE—From fair to finest PERCALE —in all the current styles. OUTING and NEGLIGEE—in all grades, for men and boys, and up to the times. If your dealer hasn’t them, write us and we'll “put-you on.” NEUSTADTER BROS., Mfrs. S. F. JSTHEVERY BESTONETO EXAMINEYOUR <gesand flv them to Spectaces or Eyeglasses instruments of his own invention, whose euperiority bas not been equaled. My succoss has been due to the merits of my works lice Hours—1210 4 P. 3 i LADIES' GRILL ROON Has been established in the Palace Hotel N ACCOUNT OF REPEATED DEMANDS ‘made on the management. It takes the piace of the clty restaurant, with direct entrance from Market st. Ladies shopping will find this a most desirabie place to lunch. Prompt service and mod- erate charges, such as have given the gentlemen’s Grillroom an international reputation, will preval in this new department. GRANITE MONUMENTS. o Taporied vy | JONES BROS. & CO. and Imported by Cor. Second and Branman Sts., 8. F. A3~ Superior to ALL OTHERS and the latest designs. Strictly wholesale. Can be purchased through any Retail Dealer. EESUANSY PILLS E. ‘4. FUR"WOMAN'S SAFE Cox PHILA.PA. NEW TO-DAY. KELLY & LIEBES (loak and Suit House, 120 Eearny Strect. i Week of Big Bargas For $150, $1.75, $2. DUCK SUITS, big slecves, wide Godet skirts, hundreds of patterns: think of a swell Duck Dress for $1 50. These are actually reduced from $2 25, 33 and $4. For $2.75, $3.50, $1.50. HEAVY PIQUE DUCK DRESSES, big sleeves, wide Godet skirts, hundreds of patterns: also solid colors and black. Actually reduced from $5 50, $7 and $9. For $5, $6.25. $7.50 ALL-WOOL FINE CLOTH DRESSES, tans, payies and blacks, wide full skirts and “‘g sleeves, Actually reduced from $12 50, §1 and 18, i For $7.50, $9, $11. ALL-WOOL BOX JACKET SUITS, in mixed v and black serges, r dresses. Actually and $22 50. the latest novelty style reduced from $16 50, $2 For $10, $12, $14. FINEST ALL-WOOL COVERT CLOTH BOX JACKET SUITS—These have never been sold for twice the money. Actually reduced from $22 50, $25 and $27 50. Country orders given special attention. Always send money with order. Satis- faction guaranteed. AG—I_EY\ITS POR THE CELEBRATED Speeder Bicycle KING OF ALL! Absolutely high grade, possesses many noveltles of a thoroughly scientific and practical character. THE SPEEDER isso constructed as to give the rider an instantaneous change of gear from & higher to a lower, and vice versa, at pleasure, Above cut shows contents of sprocket wheel. 1t will be observed that the gear wheels are so ar- ranged as to constitute a perfect roller bearing and centering device, thus obviating the tendency to friction and wear on case and shaft in their revolutions. Price $125. THE ALCAIAR BICYCLE Same as the Speeder, without Speeder attach- ments, Absolutely high grade, modern style and ™ Price $105. Pleased to Have You Call and Examine. 818-820 Market Street Phelan Building. Factory—30 First Street. DR.MCNULTY. HIS WELL-KNOWN AND RELIABLE BP“ clalist treats PRIVATE CHRONIC AN NERVOUS DISEASES OF MEN ONLY. He stops Discharges: cures secret 8lood and Skin Diseases, Bores and Swellings: Nervous Debility, Impo tence and other weaknesses of Manhood. He corrects the Secret Errorsof Youth and thele terrible effects, Loss of Vitality, Palpitation of the Heart. Loss of Memoty, Despondency and other troubles of mind and body. caused by the Errors, Excesses and Diseases of Boys and Men. He restores Lost Vigor and Manly Power, re- moves Deformities and restores the Organs t® Health. 0 also cures Diseases caused by Mer~ cury and other Polsonous Drugs. Dr. McNulty's methods are regular and sclen- titic. He uses no patent nostrums or ready-made preparations, but cures the disease by thorough mlg“‘.ll trestment. H!s New Pamphlet on Pri- vate Diseases sent Free toall men who describe their lmhl;hh. Patients cured at Home. Terms reasonable. Tours—9 to 3 dally; 6:30 to 8:30 evenings Sun- days, 10 to 13 only. Consultation iree and sa~ Glod‘] confidential. Call on or address P. ROSCOE McNULTY, M. D., 2614 Kearny St., San Francisco, Cal. BT Bewa strangers who try to talk to you about your dlsease on the streetsor elsewhere. The; cappers or steerers for swindiing doctors, TEH GREAT MOISTURE ABSORBENT ° “HUMIDINE” Keeps Refrigeratorsdry and sweet, preserves meats, butter, milk, etoc., economizes ice, removes ‘‘ rei Sold by 98% Powdered Lye, Philadelphia. Weak Men andWomen 'HOULD USE DAMIANA BITTERS, THE great Mexican Remedy; gives Healih and Strength to the Sexual Organs.