The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 21, 1895, Page 12

. THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, JULY 21, 1895. 12 e GAVEALL HONOR TO CALIFORNIA'S MARKSMEN Are Tendered a Royal] Reception by the Local Vereins. I GRAND STREET PARADE. Speechmaking and Refresh- ments at the Old Cali- fornia Hall. EXPERIENCES IN THE EAST. No Jealousy Displayed on the At- lantic —Sketches of Members of the Champlon Team. The marksmen who went East to repre- sent the German shooting ciubs of this City in the National Schuetzen Fest in New York, were received back to their homes last evening in a royal manner which excelled even the most cordial receptions which they encountered on the other side of the continent. In fact, their reception surprised even he recipients of it. It was in the nature of those occasions one reads about in con- nection with the champions of the Olym- pian games in ancient Greece, and the Xings of the gun deserved every cheer and word of congratulation which they re- eeived, not to mention the ontpouring of their friends and the pyrotechnical display in their honor. The party which returned comprised the following: Adolph Strecker, George Helm, Geor, Ipers, Henry Wreden, F. P. Schuster, D. B. Faktor, Louis Bendel, Max Schwab, A. Jungblut, W. Ehrenpfort, A. H. Pape and F. O. Young. E. Blondau, > other member of the party, left for Europe instead of returning to the West. They left about four weeks ago, accom- panied by the good wishes of their friends, and they came back laden with honors and medals and trophies. During the entire past week the shoot- ing clubs of the city, principally the San Francisco S chuetzen Verein, had been ar- ranging to give them a right royal wel- come in honor of their achievements at the great National tournament. Their work in the East had exceded even the expectations of their friends and it was de- cided to spare no expense in making the celebration attending their return as com- plete as possible. The victorious marksmen arrived in Sacramento on Friday and were hospit- ably entertained, first by the Schuetzen Verein there, and later by J. Posthaler, a brewer, at _his private residence. In the meantime Edward Eigeltinger of the local A. H. Pape. committee went on to arrange for their coming down to the City. Through the efforts of Captain John F. Bolts of the San Francisco Schuetzen Verein permission was obtained from Governor Budd fora gpecial license regarding the companies who were to participate in the celebration here. Yesterday a committee, consisting of Henry Dorscher,president of the San Fran- cisco Schuetzen Verein, Louis Haake and ‘William Wreden, went to Port Costa to meet the party coming down from Sacra- mwento. It was half-past 8 before the ferry-boat with the guests of the evening aboard ar- rived. By that time the clubs which were to participate in the celebration were massed along East street, south of Market. Great credit is due Grand Marshal Lan- kenau for the admirable manner in which he arranged his men and the order which was preserved. He was assisted by Wil- liam Garms Jr., son of the proprietor of the Milwaukee brewery. As the marks- men and committeemen emerged from the ferry sheds a grand shower of skyrockets was sent heavenward, and the musicians under Leader Charles Ackerman struck up & popular air. The marksmen and other distinguished guests were given places in carriages, and the procession was then formed. At the bead was a platoon of twelve policemen, under charge of Sergeant George Birdsall, and the band. Then came the San Fran- cisco Schuetzen Verein, with Captain John Bolts in thelead. It was followed by the Eintracht Schuetzen Verein, of which Cap- tain John Kuhls is captain. Afterward came a long line of carriages containing the men from the East and in- vited guests who numbered nearly a hun- dred. The other societies in line were the Red Men’s Schuetzen Verein, Captain Charles Oldag; the Kreiger Verein, Cap- tain Weinecker: the California Schuetzen Club, Dr. Moffe, president; in carriages the German Verein, the Norddeutscher Verein and members of the Columbia Pis- tol Club. A unique transparency designed by Wil- liam Koch was a feature of the parade. On one ride was a representation of a man target, and 97 in figures thereon repre- senting Adolph Streeker’s record. Around it were the words, ‘**“Welcome California Schuetzen.” There were two bears on each side of the target. On the other side was a representative ring target with the same legend above it, and the figures 75 representing George Helm’s record. here was a large crowd of spectators gathered along Market street to witness the start of the parade. [t started prompt- ly at 9 o’clock amid a blaze of redtire and a salvo of skyrockets. The line of march was up Market to California, to Kearny, to Market, to Powell, to Sutter, to Stock- ton, thence to California Hall on Bush streef, near Powell. The grand pyrotechnical display was made on Kearny street at the corner of Bush, in front of the headquarters of Cap- tain John F. Bolt. The latter had dec- orated his place abundantly with flags and bunting and had also_erected a stand for a fireworks display. Messrs. Glindemann, Schweitzer, Conn and Truds of the Verein had also arranged to have another display on the corner, and while the parade passed along the atmosphere was ablaze with rockets and Roman candle stars. The California Demokrat also joined in the general display. Along Kearny and Market streets the sidewalks were thronged with spectators, and enthusiasm ofien found vent in cheers as the parade went by. California_Hall on Bush street, where the ceremonies of the evening culminated, was a blaze of light when the procession arrived at the doors. The entire front of the building was cov- ered with lighted lanterns, and inside were decorations floral and otherwise. The gal- lery of the hall was early filled with spec- tators, but the main floor was reserved for the paraders. _As they came in under the direction of Captain Bolts and the other captains the various companies were ranged in order on the floor. The returned marksmen found places on the platform and were saluted in military fashion by their comrades. President Henry Derscher opened the proceedings by making a brief address complimentary to the returned marksmen | and the work they had performed in the East. He then introduced Louis Haake, the pres- ident of the committee of reception, who made an extended address of welcome in German, which was loudly applauded. He reeted the audience inthe name of the gchuetzcn Verein and said that all were surprised that the small number of shooters which this City sent East should return with such honors. - X One had secured three out of six prizes on one target, and another two out of four on another. He assured the men who re- turned with these honors that their prog- ress in the East had been carefully watched in the reports, and that the feel- ing of the people here had been with them a fair share of prizes in the past two years. F. P. Schuster, a native son, joined the | verein in 1893 and won his Jaurels by be- coming the shooting king that year. He gained many first prizes here, the second prize in Milwaukee and the second grand prize at New York. : ‘William Ehrenpfort is the oldest active man in San Francisco. He has resided here forty years. He joined the German Schuetzen Club in 1860 and the San Fran- isco Schuetzen Verein in 1870. He also a member of the victorious California team at_the Philadelphia Centennial in | 1876, and has won medals and_prizes not only here, but in the East and Europe. A. H. Pape is the youngest of the band of champions. He is a native son, 23 years of age, and has only been a_member of the verein since 1893. In New York he was the first to make three bullseyes on the honor target, Germany. He scored 47 on the standard target and 65on the honor turget, Columbia. His other per- | formances at the tournament were also very creditable. E. Bleudau went eastward as a repre- sentative of " the Redmen’s Schuetzen Verein, and acquitted himself creditably. He did_not return with the delegation, as he had made arrangements to go to Europe and visit his relatives. He has made a record in several shooting events and carried off some of the prizes in New York. THE SCHUETZEN VEREIN. | History of an Organization Which Has Wonsa National Reputation. It has been almost forty years since the I San Francisco Schuetzen Verein took its winner of this gets a handsome trophy and is crowned schuetzen king. Heretains his royal rank for a vear, or even longer if he can get away with his competitors in the next contest.” ° i The reputation of,the San Francisco Schuetzen Verein’s members for marks- manship has always stood high among the shooting clubs of the country, but they were not given credit for the ability which they displayed at the New York contest. 1n fact—as Mr. Strecker, who returned the other day, said—the Eastern men were surprised, beyond all question, at the methods and style of the marksmen from the West. The pride which the society felt in the achievements of their delegation | was evidenced by the royal reception which they gave them last night. |ROBBED AND MURDERED. The Mysterious Death of James McGee, Formerly a Resident of This City. James McGee, formerly of this City, came to his death in Vallejo on July 13 In a manner that is enveloped in mystery, which is puzzling the police there and his relatives and friends here. McGee was a pensioner. He lived in ‘Willows, Colusa County, where he owned considerable real estate. On July 9 he went to Vallejo to visit some friends and afterward intended to pay his friends here a visit. He registered at the Union Hotel, Val- lejo, owned by Thomas Gannon. It is a APARKHURST MOVEMENT. The Rev. Dr. W. W. Case Heads a New Organization for Reform. AFTER THE SUPERVISORS. Detectives Shadow the Solld Eight and the Police Have Evidence. A great crusade movement against vice will be inaugurated in this City within a few days. All details of organization have been completed. This comprehensive re- form movement will be guided by the Rev. Dr. W. W. Case, pastor of the Howard Methodist Episcopal Church. The crusade will be governed by the same methods used by the Rev. Dr.Charles | H. Parkhurst of New York in his great re- form battle against Tammany Hall. In this work Dr. Case will have the sup- port of the Civic Federation Society, So- ciety for the Prevention of Vice, and the / ///i/ // " / George Helm. G /‘f'/‘\\\\ 7% 74/."/ITA\\N eorge Alpers. Henry Wreden. F. Schuster. A W D. B. Faktor. ILouis Eendel. Max Schwab. right along. In conclusion hecalled for three cheers for the shooters, and, needless to say, they were given. D. B. Faktor, one of the Eastern band, also made an address in German. He thanked one and all for the good wishes ex- pressed and for the reception. He said that in New York they had been royally enter- tained and that there was really no jealousy displayed. The New Yorkers, after they had seen what the Califorrians were equal to, had nothing but the best wishes for them, and they were assured of this wherever they went. He referred to the several records which the marksmen had made in very complimentary terms. George Helm, the man who made the seventy-five score on the ring target, gave a very humorous and entertaining account of the trip eastward and also of the return. President Dorscher then invited all pres- ent to adjourn to the banquet hall and partake of a collation. The invitation was cordially accepted, and it was a late hour when the festivities were over. MEMBERS OF THE TEAM. All of Them Have Made Records and Won Prizes Befors the Target. The marksmen who went on to repre- sent California at the National Scnuetzen Fest are all prominent citizens, and the majority of them have been identified with the industries and commercial progress of this y for many years. While all did so well in plugging the targets it is generally acknowledged that Adolph Strecker is the best shot in the State, He joined the San Francisco Schuetzen Verein in 1872, and from the start has been one of its most skillful members. He was sentas a dele- gate from the verein to the Grand Ameri- can Shooting Festival in Baltimore in 1874 and won a championship. He was also a member of the victorious California team in Philadelphia in 1876 and was crowned shooting king. His record at the recent contestis well known. At the standard churches of the City, irrespective of de- nomination. The officers of the various reform societies have held several confer- ences with Dr. Case in reference to an amalgamation of all the good-government societies. The principal among them is I J. Truman, president of the Civic Federa- tion, The first crusade will be made against the Sunday coursing, as now carried on on Sundays. = Representatives of this new movement have been out to the coursing matches securing evidence. I have decided,” said Dr. Case, “that it is now time to bring about adifferent state of affairs in this City. This coursing busi- ness has attracted my notice for some time. Tt must and shall be done away with, The whele thing on the face of it is demoralizing. It has an evil effect upon the rising generation. The cruelty of the whole business is manifest to all. “Necessary evidence will be procured. The lawyers are now preparing an opinion as to whether this coursing 1s a violation of the law. If it is not, then you may state that this new moyement wiil send a com- mittee to the Capitol and demand thata law be passed which will make it a crime for any one to follow this present mode of debauchery on Sundays. “We shall follow exactly the same tac- tics as Dr. Parkhurst. There are a number of private agents of the organization at work_procuring material among the im- moral portion of the City. Special atten- tion is given to the blackmailing of women by the police. *‘The City of S8an Francisco,” continued Dr. Case, *‘needs a civil Sunday, a Sun- day of rest. We propose that a law shall be passed which will make it illegal for the saloons to remain open, or other affairs to be in full s\v'm% that tend to cause our youth to run wild in riotous living. “I intend to start this crusade move- ment by denouncing in a sermon the vari- ous vices of our City. I shall appeal to the better element of San Francisco to up- hold us in this cause. I shall appeal to the laboring classes to vote against those August Jungblut. Pres. Henry Dorscher. Wm. Ehrenpfort. Marshal John Lankenau. Robert Weineke. Capt. -h.mn F. Bolts. F. 0. Young. target he made 46 points out of a 50; 73 out of a Fossible 75 at the ring tar- get, and 97 out of a possible 100 at the man target. Heis the champion shot of the world at 200 yards. George Helm, who made the marvelous score of 75 out of a possible 75, thereby duplicating his record at the Midwinter Fair last year, isa native son. He joined the California Schuetzen Club in 1886 and the Schuetzen Verein in 1894. Besides making the-world’s record {75) he has won | many championship cups and medals. Henry Wreden, the captain of the 8an Francisco Schuetzen Verein team, is also a native son. He is fourth heutenant of the verein and the members give him credit for handling the team in a very able man- ner. Max Schwab, the overseer and umpire of the California delegation, is a well-known local capitalist. A. Jungblut, who is also a prominent business man, became a member of the San Francisco Schueizen Verein four years ago, and won several medals at the Mid- winter Fair festival and in other local events. F. 0. Young is known well among sportsmen as a member of the San kran- cisco Schuetzen Verein, which he joined ten years ago, and through his connection with the Columbia Rifie and Pistol Club. He is reckoned as one of the best pistol shots on the coast. George Alpers joined as a member of the verein two years ago, and in a short time became very expert. He won several Erizes last_year and secured numerous onors in New York. Louis Bendel is a member in the San Francisco Schuetzen Verein of eight years standing and is looked upon as guite an expert with the gun. He, too, is the holder of severai trophies won in various shooting contests. D. B. Faktor joined the verein in 1800, | and nlthouih at the time le had stron doubts of his ever becoming skilled wit! the rifle, he has in a short time, by steady practice, put himself in the front rank. He holds the record for the highest num- ber of points in six shots—16—and has won possible ! place among the prominent German so- cieties of the City, Of the original twenty- five organizers but two are now living— Captain John Wulzen and J. L. Meyers. The first meeting resulting in organiza- tion was held in Jacob Knell’s hall corner of California and Kearny streets on the first Sunday in September, 1859. A pre- | liminary meeting had been held in August, but it is the first Sunday in September which is celebrated by the society each | year as its anniversary. From the start the society was prosper- ous, each member taking an active interest in its affairs. With the growth of the Ger- man colony in_ the City the membership roll of the verein also swelied. Some of the most prominent and intluential Ger- man residents were included in its ranks. The societi located in 1874 in Turner's Hall, on Bush street, pear Powell, and it is there they are still, although a new hall has taken the place of the old one, and its name has been changed to California Hall, The membership, too, has increased until now thereare 185 active members. The first president of the society was William Reichel, and the first captain William Seidenstreicker. After him came Captain George Schmidt, and then Captain John Wulzen., Eight years ago the pres- ent captain, John F. Bolts, was chosen, and the members are a unit in agreeing that they never had a more popular com- mander. It is partly due to his indefati- gable efforts that many of the club’s events have been so successful. The verein's shooting festivals have always aroused considerable enthusiasm, even outside of the society’s own circle. For many years they controlled Schuetzen Park in’ Alameda, and there held their annual and monibly festivals, It was there that some of the members, who covered themselves with glory in the great National schuetzen fest just closed in New York and earned meédals and goblets galore, first made their records and culti- vated their skill. Each year in May the verein holds a two days’ shooting festival, the prime i feature of which is the eagle shoot. The resort frequented by sailors and marines. On Friday, July 12, he went into a grocery and purchased” some tobacco. He had no change with him and_ pulled out a buck- skin pouch which, according to thie gro- ceryman, contained between $300 and §400 in gold. He selected a §5 gold piece and paid for the tobacco. ' Early next morning fire broke out in. the room adjoining the one occupied by Mc- Gee, and in making his escape he fell downstairs sustaining injuzies that re- sulted in his death. The room which, ad- joined McGee's and in which the fire started was occupied by a baker who was at his work at the time. When the old man was picked up 'not a cent was found in his pockets and a care- ful search of his clothing-and the room he occupied failed to disclose the buckskin gouch. There were two wounds on his ead and at the inquest medical testimony was given that they could not have been made by nis fail. The theory is that he was robbed while asleep, that” while the robber was in his room be was awakened and was struck on the head with some instrument, rendering him unconscious, and ‘that the robber set fire to the adjoining room, thinking that the old man’s body would be cremated be- fore the fire was discovered. McGee was an old resident of this City and went from here as a volunteer during the war. One of his relatives, a nephew, is William O'Brien, who is employed by ~Farnsworth & Ruggles, Third and Townsend streets. He is convinced that his uncle was murdered for the money he had in_the buckskin pouch and will use every effort to trace the murderer. —— e — Tries to Commit Suicide. Louis Wagner, first mate of the schooner Al- lena, now lying at Main-street wharf, proposed last night %0 & young girl. Because she re- fused 10 listen to him he took a dose of poison, supposed to be laudanum. He was taken to the Receiving Hospital. His case was not consid- ered serious. 7 ———————— PrEs! Pries! . Mae's Infallible Pile Cure. Cures all cases of blind, bleeding, itching and Erou-udlng piles. Price 50 uv‘n‘{t. A. M) lh Co., druggists, 504 Washington ms_e_v. gersons who are responsible for these con- itions. A new era must begin here. There are determined men behind this cause with efforts and money. “You may state that when we shall be- gin to make our investigations public the sensations in reference to the police levy- ing blackmail will surpass those of New York. ““The Solid Eight of the Supervisors are receiving a great deal of our attention, and when TuE CArn has supplied all the evi- dence it can give we propose to push the matter and make every effort to bring about a conviction.”” Irwin J. Truman, president of the Colum- bia Bank, stated that he expected to have this great reform crusade in full working order this week. Money would be sup- plied to them to any extent that was needed. “I have,” said President Truman, ‘‘re- ceived a check from Mayor Sutro for the sum of §100, accompanied with his wishes that we may be successful in our efforts. *“The Supervisors have been watched by our detectives for some time past. They have been able to gather some direct evi- dence. We shall do all in our power to bring their reign to an end. Our strife overthrow of the present methods in vogue.” cretary Kane of the Society for the Prevention of Vice, has placed the records of that body at the disposal of Dr. Case. It is not the intention of those princi- pally engaged in the new movement to make this crusade a religious one. The; state that the co-operation of various citi- zens has been requested and it has been readily granted in all cases. This new organization will be thoroughly launched at its meeting this week. At Waldo, Me., the Sheriff has made all tramps who have sought assistance pay for it by washing their own_clothes. The re- sult has been that there isn’t a tramp to be found within vwenty miles of the town. —————— The assessors of 18%0 rated Michigan at $517,666,359. will now be for municipal reform and an | IFASH DRESS FABRICS! SPRCIAL VALUES THIS WEEK! On Monday, July 22 d, and following days, we will offer the following extraordinary values in WASH DRESS FABRICS. very choice styles an ities. Fi variety of patterns.. Re; 100 pieces NEW TEN bona-fide bargains. NEL, in light and medium color= 750 pieces NEW DUCK SUITINGS, d best qual= QI 8:3C 1 ormer Price 12)4c and 15¢. 75 pieces WASH CREPONS (or Crinkled Seersuckers), in a good gular value 12)4c a Yard. NIS FLAN- 1 0.:C Former Price 10c a Yard. Samples forwarded free to any address. The attention of our regular customers is directed to this sale. new and fresh styles and at the prices are The goods are all QQRP OR4' ¢ 1892, e 111, 118, 115, 117, 119, CCrnss LD 121 POST STREET. LAYING A THIRD RAILL The Narrow-Gauge Line to Santa Cruz to .Be Made Standard Width. Work Has Begun In Altering the Road Between San Jose and Los Gatos. The work of laying a third rail from San Jose to Los-Gatos was recently begun by the Southern Pacific’s maintenance of way department. In order to lay this new track broad-gauge ties have to be substi- tuted for the old narrow-gauge timbers, and the road must be newly ballasted and | widened a few feet. The object of the im- provement /is to have a standard track over which cars can be run from other railway lines. For some time to come the road will be operated as a narrow and standard gauge line, but it is the intention of the company to eventually abolish the narrow-gauge equipment for the standard cars and loco- motives all the way from the Alameda mole to Santa Cruz. This will not be likely to take piace until the mole, now in course of construction, is finished. The alterations now under way are designed to give the Los Gatos fruit district assistance. At present fruit and all other freight from Los Gatos and around there is taken to San Jose in the narrow-gauge cars, and reloaded into standard cars if consigned for any point off the South Pacific Coast i Railroad. g By the new arrangement this double handling of freight will be avoided,and that will mean a great deal for fruit-growers and other shippers in a large portion of the Santa Clara {'alley. Considerable ex- pense to the shippers will thus be saved, | and, besides, perishable freight will not have to undergo the risks of a second hand- ling. The Southern Pacific engineers in- tend to carry the broad track southward to Santa Cruz without delay. NEW WOMAN'S OLUB. and Standing Committees Elected for This Year. The members of the New Woman's Club, 317 Mason street, have adopted royal purple and gold as their colors and added a library for the use of the members. There are several committees appointed to work upomvarious lines, such as home industry, silkjculture being a special feat- ure, constitutional amendment, local char- ities and celebrations. The following officers have been elected for the ensuing term: President, Mrs, Mabel V. Osborne; vice-presi- dent, Mrs. D. K. Farr; recording secretary, Julia M. Jones; corresponding secre- Mrs. F. E. Fairbanks; treasurer, Mrs. z Foster; custodian, Mrs. F. E. Fair- banks; librarian, Mrs. E. F. Bradley; as- sistant librarians, Mrs. N. McKevitt, Mrs. M. Griffin, Mrs. D. K. Farr, Mrs. F. E. Fairbanks. financial secretary, Mrs. Julia M. Jones; execu- tive committee—Mrs., Eva E. Bates chairman, Madam B. Rumsey, Miss C. M. Rowe, Mrs. L. Seammell, Mrs. R. Patterson, Mrs. E. F. Badley, Mrs. §. Philllge; finance committee—Mrs. D. Farr, Mrs. E. . Badley, Mrs. E. D. Eddy. An srpeql has been made to the club for boys’ clothing for the fire sufferers. 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