The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, October 18, 1895, Page 11

THE SAN FRA ISCO CALL, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1895 BUCKLEY NOW DECLARES WAR ON THE JUNTA MASSING OF FORCES TO| FIGHT THE FEDERAL | BRIGADE, INCREASE OF STRENGTH VIGOROUS PROTEST AGAINST DIS- [ION OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE. PRIMARIES OPEN INVITED. DacGeETT, Wa SHARPLY CE s AND McNaB ED BY THE The hill tribes of the Occidental Club, under the leadership oi Buckley, have not by any reckoni en vanquished by the commitiees of ( McNab and John Daggett. Buckley’s followers at the Occi- dental yesterd boasted that they were sustained by the real voting and working strength in nearly all the Assembly dis- tricts, while the McNab-Daggett contin- gent represented little more than the com- mitteemen elected to reorganize the party. Word was passed from club to club throughout the Cit sterday that a meet- ing of Democrats, independent of Fed- eral patronage and outside of the Deu- prey committee, would be held for con- suitation in the lower hall of Metropolitan Temple at 8 o'clock. The call for the meeting aroused the keenest interest among the followers of Buckley. They were sure their leader would fight to the end, but they were not expecting the glad tidings of immediate acticn. An authentic report quickly gained cir- culation that Buckley was at headquarters on the hill personaliy “‘giving advice,” so many of the district leaders hastened to the Ozxcidental Club to be advised. Buckley, surrounded by a faithful body- guard, arrived at headquarters shortly after 4 o'clock. So anxious were many of the assembled statesmen in waiting that they went down the garden stairway to greet the boss at the gate and get in a word or two before the conference opened. The interviews were short. A few words were spoken to each active lamb leaving headquarters. It was understood that v was imposed as to certain instruc- mparted, but no secret was made of Buckley had resolved to sure strength in each district with Me- Daggett. Openly it was asserted tey would not quietly submit to 1 of the party by self-consti- who had no following worth & reckoning outside of persons employed in the United States Mint and the Revenue Collector’s office. Claims put forth by McNab that the Iroquois clubs, which M Popper has been so active in organizing for several | months, woul ort the Deuprey com- mittee were d ed by the Democrats of the Occidental Club. They stoutly main- | tained that Popper could not swing the | Iroquois braves to the support of the Fed- . ley, they say, had as wers among the Iroquois as id muster. ine on which Buckley proposes to ut with the Federal brigade was y disclosed at the Metropolitan e ‘last evening. As early as 7:30 k members of the general committee assemble in the lower hall. Buck- id not appear himself, but he was rep- d by Colonel O’Byrne, P. F. Dunne, mes O’Brien, Joseph Rothschild, P. H. undon and many others. It was shortly made known that the members of the general committee at- ng—the men who stood so resolutely es O'Brien when A. A. Watkins cted two weeks ago—had resolved to resist to the end every effort to dissolve this committee and vest its powers in the Deuprey and Watkins committee of fifty. The meeting was called to order by Jo- seph Rothschild, one of the vice-presidents of the general committee, and Thomas L. Ford was elected secretary. The roll of the entire committee was called by districts and the responses were: for J. o . Others came in before the rollcall was com- pleted and their names were added to the Additions were made until the chair- 1t announced the presence of 160 mem- four more than O’Brien’s vote in the st with Watkins. Announcement of the attendance was greeted by great dem- onstrations of approval. When the chair announced that the meeting was ready for business Colonel J.J.0'Byrne introduced a long preamble and resolution setting forth the proceed- ings of the Democratic municipal conven- tion and the recognition of the general committee by that body, and the further action of the convention that the motion to appoint a committee of twenty-five should be referred to the general commit- tee to be disposed of after election. In conclusion the document is as fol- lows: Resolved, That any attempt of any individual or set of individuals to disorganize the general committee by adjournment sine die or other- wise is against the interests of the Democratic party of the City and County of San Francisco. Therefore, we pledge ourselvesto resist az stiempt to disrupt, disorganize or dissolve sa body in the interest of a formation of a slate mittee to be vested illegally with our fixed rights and powers, and allow such clique to constitute themselves the Democratic party of San Francisco, and we bind ourselves to stand together in protecting our plan of organize- tion and tne distriet and precinct system of representation. The resolution also denounced tl tion of theDeuprey committee in organi to control the party as illegal and revolu- tionary. The acts of A. A. Watkins in ap- pointing twenty-five men to join the Deu- prey committee, without the consent of the general comwmittee, were also pronounced illegal and revolutionary. Colonel J. J.O'Byrne advanced to the slatform and spoke to the resolutions. He gan by saying that he was under obliga- tions to no boss and did not recognize boss control. ““We want,”” he said, “neither boss nor clown to rule this town.” Unless home rule in our municipal affairs be sustained by the public conscience there can be no success ‘n the Democratic party. He paid his respects to Gavin McNab; calling that member of the Junta a “cold, icy fanatic’” who bad joined bands with friend Sam Kainey [iaughter] and the immaculate Daggett of Siskiyou. Daggett was alluded to as one now encrusted with purity, but one who faltered and was read out of his party church when a resolute man was re- | approval of the general committee. cratic party of San Francisco. The ques- tion now is, in the language of the day, “Who is going to get the works?’ (vice Chris Buckley). Upstairs, two weeks ago, the general committee met to elect a chair- man. Watkins received 184 votes and James H. O'Brien 154, At that timci O’Brien gave proof that he was the right kind of a man. He has a future in the Democratic party. He went rieht up to his opponent, congratulated him on his success and moved to make the choice unanimous. The Watkins majority—the 184 men who voted for him—are now afraid of the minority. They dare not risk another battle, but are seeking to disrupt the general com- mittee and to organize the party outside of party lines. We have now 170 mem- bers of the general committee in this ball. Do you wonder then why the Watking majority is afraid of another battle? Now let us look at facts and state things d tinctly. In politics as in business it pay. in the end to act on_the square and do right. A man that borts Lo lying or de- ception will not win in the end. A com- mittee that resorts to deceit will share the same fate as the individual. Disaster and confusion will follow. Now here is a man from Siskiyou and another man from Gilroy trying to organ- ize the Democratic party of San Francisco outside of the party. Now, look at Wat- kins as an example of how & good man, but flexible in the backbone and weak generally. can be used by bad men. You see that Watkins has appointed twenty- five men to reorganize the party without consulting the general committee. Dunne reviewed the entire history of the last municipal Democratic convention from its inception to its adjournment. He read from the minutes of the convention showing that vigorous protest was entered against the appointment of a committee of twenty-five, and that finally the whole subject matter was referred to the general committee to be disposed oi aiter the election. Now the man from Siskiyou and the man from Gilroy say we are bad people: that we got possession of the minutes of the convention and made the record to suit ourselves. Mr. Gavigan may be ac- cused of doctoring the minutes, but the re- vorters of THE CALL, Chronicle, Examiner and Bulletin, who were detailed to narrate what occurred at the convention, reported the proceedings as the secretary entered them in his minutes. These men from Gilroy and_Siskiyou have come together and organized a committee without ‘tihe Mr. Watkins recognized the Deuprey commit- tee without consuiting the general com- mittee. He goes further in usurpntion by appointing another committee. This new organization has a pretty rotten pedigree on both sides. Ii the other side can beat us at the pri- mary in the regular way we will say to them go ahead and nominate a good ticket and we will support it. The general com- mittee is a legitimate organization. They recognized it, but now would destroy it. The resolutions were adopted by a unanimous vote. The annexed piledge was given out for signatures of committee members: We, the undersigned, members of the general committee, and Tepresenting through our organization the Democratic party of the City and County of Sen Francisco, bind ourselve: individually and collectively, to oppose & dis- organization, disruption or di adjournment sine die or otherwise of said | general committee, and agree to maintain said organization by all honorable means in the interest of the Democratic party of the City and County of San Francisco, and oppose revo- lutionary methods. | Among well-known Democrats who were | resent_at the meeting were: Recorder Glynn, J. J. Maloney, James H. O'Brien, A. T. Spotts, Samuel Newman, Dr. Stan- ton, J.J. Flynn, Ph , Samuel Has- | kins, D. M. Gavigan, Joseph Rothschild | and Captain ( | WOMEN WARRIRS' NIGHT MRS. BALLINGTON BOOTH ! BY THE ARMY. | | NEzED oF A Row—Too Mucu THAT | Is DULL AND FLAT IN THE | CHURCHES. “Fire a volley, comrades!” Brigadier Keppel’s face was aglow with pride and enthusiasm as he gave the order, and the expression was intensified tenfold when it was obeyed lustily. It was a little army of 350 souls that passed in re- view on Market street iast evening, put it is doubtful whether any commander ever regarded his troops more lovingiy and proudly than did Mrs. Ballington Booth, the youthful and petite commander of the Salvation Army of America. The California division, strong in zeal and loyalty, if not in numbers, accorded its fair chief a rousing welcome. At 7 o’clock in the evening the forces assembled at the ferry, and when Mrs. Booth, at- tended by Brigadier and Mrs. Keppel, Captain th Marshall and other officers arrived the little army was drawn up in line, and greeted them with shout after | shout in which treble dominated basso, for it was the “Woman Warriors’ ”” night. The gentler element of the army was prominent, not only in the procession but in the programme that followed at Metro- politan Temple. ‘‘Fire a volley, comrades!” And they did—not a discharge of shot and shell, but a rousing and heartfelt ‘“Hallelujah! Amen!” “which are the *“Hip, _hip, hurrah!” of these soldiers engaged in bloodless fray. Handkerchiefs were waved when voices grew weary, then the army marched up the street, led by the pictur- es?_ue band of charioteers that has done valiant service in the mining camps. As the carriage in which Mrs. Booth sat passed slowly between the piles she re- tarned the “salutations with a graceful little modification of the prescribed mili- tary greeting. The procession passed up Market street to Sixth, then counter- marched to the Metropolitan Temple on Fifth street. The hall, which was crowded to the doors long before the hour set forthe meeting, was brave in martial trappings. The army colors were festooned before the organ in long flowing lines. Behind the chairs arranged for the “lassie” officers was a fl“f draped into a bright-hued background for the earnest faces framed in their poke bonnets. “The ‘World for God,” the army’s slogan, stood in great illuminated letters above the plat- form. Outlining the gallery railing were bunting and flags. All these formed the frame for a striking picture of the mimic army, the central fignre of which was the sweet-faced woman whose beauty was not wholly hidden by the garb of her martial order, and who seemed exalted to the height of religiotis fervor by her welcome. The charioteers sat in the gallery and played martial music, to which the words of salvation hymns bad been adapted. The music was always giyen with vim and spirit. plMru. Booth sat among the fair field offi- cers, captains and lieutenants. Brigadier quired to stand up against monopoly. He spoke of Thomas Jefferson’s great service 10 the country in resisting the encroach- ments of the Federalists and standing by the principles of liberty as represented in home rule. He feared that the Federal officeholders of San Francisco to-day had en up the heresies so common early in : century. “If we expect to rule this town we must stand up against these Fed- ¢ral officeholders, who are seeking to or- ganize the rejected elements of the party. P. F. Dunne was called for. He said t was perfectly plain now to every- ¥ that there was & row in the Demo- Keppel, Staff Captain McIntyre and Major Halpin were the only representatives of their sex on the platform. 3 Mrs. Booth did not give a formal lecture as was expected. She deterred her ad- dress on *Women Warriors” till to-mor- row evening at the Metropolitan Temple. She spoke briefly but with great earnest- hess of the work and progress of the army. She is eloquent upon the theme which, as she put it, is “a movement near and dear to our soldiers, near and dear toits friends, but nearer and dearer yet to the great and loving heart of God.” “The Salvation Army is the home for the black sheep,” che said. ‘“We love and believe in the black sheep. We do not go out after those with soft, beautiful, silken, white flecce, although we believe our charges may be made as fair as the more fortunate. Tam glad the army makes a row. We have t0oo much that is dull and flat and drear and dismal in the churches. It is for us to go down into the strong- holds of sin, and to burn our lamps of faith in the darkness of midnight, not in | the noontide.” Gaptain H. C. Steadman, who was a member of a minstrel troupe before he joined the army, sang a gospel song, keep- ing time in true minstrel style. Three sis- ters gave a vocal trio. Staff Captain Edith Marshall, Mrs. Booth’s secretary, gave a short talk on personal lines. Major Hal- pin, who has recently assumed the editor- ship of the California War Cry, greeted the audience. Brigadier Keppel made a 1eport of the progress of army work during the three years of hiscommand in the State. Dur- ing that time twenty-seven new osts or missions had been ‘organized, of which twenty-five are now in flourishing condi- tlon. There had been an aadition of 100 to the list of officers. The War Cry had increased in circulation until it now ex- | ceeded that of all the other religious Ppapers in the State. Of the 15,000 persons who had come to the penitent form a goodly percentage had remained steadfast. A food and shelter home had been organized that cared for an average of 150 people daily. San Fran- cisco had imrusteg the army with the ex- penditure of $20,000 for charity in two years. Beulah Home had been estab- lished. Branches had been established at 0 BOOM THE CONVENTION | THE UNION LEAGUE COMMITTEE IS | MAKING A VIGOROUS CAM- ! PAIGN. | MONEY AND TRANSPORTATION. |5 WHEN THESE OBSTACLES ARE OvVERCOME SAN FRANCISCO WiILL STAND UNRIVALED. The committee of the Union League | Club that has in hand the booming of San | Francisco for the next National Republi- | can Convention met last evening at the | Palace Hotel. | The success of its undertaking seems an | almost assured thing. Highly favorable | replies to their letters have been received | | from nineteen States, and the only positive [objection so far offered by others is the distance and cost of transportation. the arrangement of thefinancial proposi- The real labor of this committee lies in | | to any other lace. As to the work done by us in the past: We met here about three months ago. I drew up a circular letter and caused a copy to be sent to every State. Most all the States have responded. Arizona, Oregon, Texas, Wyoming and Utah were vefy friendly. “Campboell of Illinois said that he was for Chicago. but after that for San Fran- cisco. Kearns of Missouri favored St. Louis first and us second. The reply from Evans of Minnesota wus very clever and friendly. Michigan would like to come here, but favored Dtroit first. “We must make some definite offer, with a good pledge behind it,” said Mr. de Young. Mr. Friedrich explained that Charles M. Shortridge was now in the East, dele- gated as a committee of one, to which others may be added, to interview every one prominent in the interest of this City. and that a committee on finance had been constituted which as yet haa taken no ac- tion. [ ‘unds would be eminently necessary, especially if a committee were going to Washington, to defray 1ts expenses. ‘A system has been suggested,” said he, ‘‘of selling seat tickets for the convention in advance throughout the State. Quite a large sum could ke realized in that way.!’ “There is one way to do it,”’ said Mr. de Young, “and that is tocall a mass-meeting | of the citizens after the call of the National committee, in which the Chamber of Com- merce, Board of Trade and Merchants’ Exchange would participate. In that way enthusiasm would be aroused among the people and a subscription but should be offerea with the understand. ing of paying 5 per cent down and the re- 7 , I % V/ 7 e b GATHERING OF LEADING REPUEZLICANS UNDER THE EAGLE OF THE UNION LEAGUE. [Sketched by a “Call” artist.] ‘k/;mm. The launch Theodora had been uilt. Mrs. Keppel foilowed with an interest- ing description Jof the Rescue and Chil- dren’s homes. Mrs. Booth will hold officers’ councils at 10 A. M. and 2:30 p. M. to-day and this even- ing will deliver a lecture on “The Pros- pects and_ Progress of the Salvation Mmf in America.”” All these meetings will take place at Golden Gate Hall. MISSIG CHALES SHITH A FALSE REPORT OF HIS RETURN LAST WEEK JUST DIS- CLOSED. MRs. SMITH ALso GoNE-—HER WHEREABOUTS Is UNKNOWN BY HER RELATIVES. Charley Smith, the long-missing book- keeper of L. W. McGlauflin & Co., was reported to have returned by a morning paper of October 4. Mr. and Mrs. Smith, the father and mother of the missing man, have not seen him. Mrs. Kinsman, the mother-in-law of young Smith, has not seen him, neither has she seen her daughter, the wife of the mysterious bookkeeper, for several days prior to the 4th of October, the date on which her son-in-law was reportec to have returned. It is certain that young Smith has not come back to this City. There are no legal reasons why he should not return. He was never charged with any part in the manipulation of Mec- Glauflin & Co.’s books, though after his departure it was found that nearly a dray- load had been carried away and others were so mutilated as to be intangible to the | accountants employed in their experting. His step-brother authorized a published statement in THE CALL six weeks ago to the effect that ‘“Charles was in Mexico; that he had sent money home to his wife, and that he was in communication with his father and mother.”” In this same in- terview Mr. Woodward, Smith’s step- brother, said of his relative’s absence: “He is not there for nothing, and if he comes home without enough to compensate him for all this trouble in the shape of several thousand then I will miss my guess.” J It was also said that Charles Smith had arrived home on the 3d of October, but under the protecting wing of his brother- in-law, S. g Carleton, “he refused abso- lutely to be seen.” " . “Exactly,” said Thomas Collins, Mc- Glauflin Co.’s receiver, yesterday. “Of course he was not to be seen. I wanted to see him. Mr. McGlauflin, his friend and supporter all the way through, wanted to see him. But we could not. He was not here. He has not been here since he first left. We were his friends. I called on his father,” continued Mr. Collins, ‘“and he had not seen the boy. The same answer met me when I went to the home of Mrs. Kinsman. ‘‘She had not seen him. The whole thing resolved itself into this: 8. B. Carleton, his brother-in-law, had intro- duced a ‘Mr. Smith’ as the missing book- keeper. Therein existed the story. The reason I know not. Mr. McGlaufiin and myself were anxious for ‘)(nlpable reasons to see the long absent bookkeeper. There was nothing against him. When I ap- plied to his father and mother-in-law I was referred to Carleton. The man who was supposed, or represented, to be Char- ley was not the boy at all, but another member of the vast army of Smiths. He has never returned, and his wife is also absent, and the story of his home-coming was a canard of the rankest character.”’ | the Hawaiian Islands and in Utah and Ari- | tions, and it had decided to postpone | its strongest efforts until after the call of | the National Committee, which may not occur until February. Thore present were: Robert A. Fried- rich (chairman), M. H. de Young, M. M. Estee, George Stone, Samuel W. Backus, Myers of Siskiyou, E. W. Joy, John H. Darst, 8. Thornton, H. C. McCraney, Joseph Spear and Mr. Daniells of Alameda, vada was an honored guest; also Con- gressman Joy of Missouri. “I firmly believe,” said Senator Thurs- ton, ‘‘that if the next convention was held here it would do the political party on the coast much good. I have lived all my life in what has seemed to me the West, and I have a deep feeling of affection for this section of the courtry. The only serious objection I can see to San Francisco 1s the time that will be lost coming here and the extra expense. “While many would object to these fea- very desirous of coming here, and who money. From my own point of view L would like San Francisco to haveit. In regard to the political situation in general I am absolutely certain that all east of the Rocky Mountains is going Republican. “The monetary question will not cut | much of a figure in the next election, but | those in faver of silver will cast their votes with the Republican party, because they feel that from the wit and genius of that party silver will have a better chance.” Mr. de Young said it was not necessary to discuss California’s desire for the con- vention; it was already well known. “I think everything looks extremely favorable,’’ said he, if you have received nineteen names pledged. Last year Minne- apolis had 13, San Francisco 12, New York 11 and Omaba 4. I consider thisa very good beginning. ‘A great advantage that San Francisco has is the curiosity existing in Eastern people to see this State. The things that we have to contend with are—first, the influence of candidates who may favor the East; next is the work and energy of Eastern cities which have already raised large sums of money and offered splendid inducements. “The last and serious objection will come from the newspapers. The difference offime to them is a vital matter. Another thing that pulls against us is the pre- ponderauce of the population on the other side of the Rockies—60,000,000 to 5,000,000. But we have had here everything in the past but a National convention, and we need the latter. Even though the various candidates might be averse, still they con- trol but one vote in each State and we might beat them anyway. ‘“The money question is the most im- portant element to our success. In this we must do something. Last year the Minneapolis people set the pace. They of- fered to pay the entire indebtedness of the committeesand to furnish board and lodg- ing free to the delegates. It isa rule of National conventions that the hallis placed wholly in the hands of the committee. The hall must be equipped exactly as the committee says. ‘‘A certain number of seats must be re- served (o each delegate and the remainder must be sold to outsiders.” It is an understood agreement,”” said Colonel Stone, “‘that the people of this State have offered to pay $10 a night for a seat.”’ Mr. de Young thought that should San Francisco have the convention people would come here from all over the country. “Do what you have already done,” said he. “Send circulars to the diferent States; make a good, strong _committee, and go to work when the ~National Committee meets,” “They tell us from Texas,” said Mr. Estee, “they would as soon come here as g0 to Pittsburg, and Denver says the same. We have been going REast for thirty years, and it strikes me as only political justice that they come out here, and es- pecially this year. The replies I have re- |ceived from the States are not exactly pledges, but are from people who say that they prefer San ncisco A. B. Lemon of Santa Rosa, Major A. L | J. C. Courrier (secretary), George Pippy, | United States Senater Thurston of Ne- | tures, on the other hand there are many | would be willing to put up both time and | mainder when the holding of the conven- tion here was an assured thing. The rail- Toad proposition comes next, and a committee should be sent to interview the railroad otficials with the object of getting some definite special rates set from points on the Mississipi to this City. “The New York Herald has prophesied a short campaign, and in that case the convention will meet late. Itis a custom that the party in power holds its conven tion first. 1 do not think the Republican | convention will be called until December, and perhaps not until January or Feb- ruary.”’ Mr. Lemmon of S8anta Rosa said that the California Press Association would do all in its power to create a strong local feeling and that a meeting was held last Saturda; by tne executive committee of that organi- zation and a general meeting would be held next Saturday. “In _one respect,” said Mr. Lemmon, ‘“the Eastern morning dailies might be | favorable to this City, because it would | give them a monopoly ‘on the news.” “The evening press does not cut very muck of a figure,” said Mr. de Young, “Only in California,” rejoined Mr. Lem- | mon. *“I had a chat with the manager of the ‘Western Union Telegraph Company. He said that he would make as much and even more money if the convention were held here. owing fo the greater distance,” ‘It strikes me,” ejaculated Mr. Estee, ‘that we must do something; but that nothing much can be done until the Na- tional Committee is called, and I suggest | that when we adjourn it be until we are specially called by the chairman.” A motion was accordingly passed that ‘‘the committee should adjourn until the call for the National Committee, or until a special call by the chairman was issued.” Congressman Joy of Missouri said: “There 15 one continual dread, gentle- men, among the Republicans of the East on account of the long haul. There are a great many who will be unable to afford this and I think if you would let it be known through the ress that cheap transportation would e offered from Mississippi points here and return it would not only bring the convention here but draw many people to your State and greatly benefit you in many ways. I of course, favor St. uis first, but this City second. If the railroad fare should be put down then San Francisco would stand in my estimation equally with St. Louis.” WATE WILL B NGRY His BIG SIGN TORN DOWN BY ORDER OF THE HARBOR COMMISSIONERS. THE RAILROAD CONSIDERS ITSELF SUPERIOR TO REGULATIONS, HOWEVER. ‘When Kellogg A. White, agent of the Southern Pacitic Railroad Company, re- turns from Sacramento to-day he will miss his favorite sign and will be very angry in consequenice. The Harbor Commissioners had the offending board torn down last night and the Southern Pacific isnow vow- ing vengeance. ‘When the Monticello was put on the route between San Francisco, Vallejo and Mare Island the railroad was disgusted. Instead of paying a dollar to travel by rail the pa:sengem flocked to the steamer. Somevhing had to be done, so the old stern- wheeler Herald was drawn from her long retirement, her engines were patched up, the inspectors of hulls and boilers passed her and she started as an opposition boat. Agent White had to let the public know that he was in the field, so he had a big sign_painted and natled it to the ferry building. This was in direct violation of one of %ne rules passed by the Harbor | Commissioners and President Colnon was 11 very angry over the matter. He ordered [ the sign down, but his orders were not obeyed.. Then Commissioner Cole was sent to talk to Agent White in plain words. | This he did ang the promise was given | that the matter would be attended to. It was only a subterfuge, however, as the | railroad people had no intention of remov- | ing the sign. | ‘When the board met yesterday nothing | Wwas said about the matter until within a | few minutes of adjournment. Then Presi- dent Colnon remarked: I see that adver- | tisement of the steamer Herald is still on | the ferry building, Mr. Cole.”” | “Yes, it’s still there,” said the Commis- | sioner, *‘but they told me it would be taken down. 1 understand that White now claims aright to putup any sign be pleases | as he practically owns the property.” “What’s that?” snapped Chadbourne. “Anybody claiming to own buildings on | State property? Just let us inguire into this. No one can put up asign orany- | thing eise on the water front without our | permission. I move that that sign be torn down.” | “I think we have been trifled with long | enoush in this matter.”” was the remark in- terjected by President Colnon. I think the 5u£erintendent of construction should | be told to get sufficient men and take down | the sign at once.”” ‘I make a motion to that effect,” said | Chadbourne. I second it,” said_ Cole. | “The motion’s carried,” concluded Colnon and that settled it. Superintendent of Re- pairs Patterson was given his instructions, and by 6 . M. be was on the ground with six able-bodied men armed with hammers, chisels: and ladders. In about twenty minutes the sign was down and carted away. Then the Commissioners went home happy. The raiiroad people assert that when White returns the sign will go up again, and then the fun will begin. The question of allowing John D. Spreckels & Bros. Company to erect coal- | bunkers at Howard No.2 was discussed, | but as Mr. Spreckels was not in town the | matter went over for a week. This brought up the question of coal-bunkers in general, and President Colnon expressed a very de- cided opinion to the effect that all things of that kind should be concentrated; the lumber wharves at one part of the front, the hay wharves at another and the coal- bunkers at a third. Commissioner Chad- bourne did not think the scheme pract ble, as tens of thousands of doilars had | been invested in the bunkers already erected, and it would be a hardship on the | owners to make them move now. The | matter went over and the Chief Wharfinger | was instructed to ascertain the methods | employed in New York and other large sea- | ports in such cases. | The tearing down of 295 feet of Powell- | street wharf was brought up and Major | Wallace of the California Wire Works | argued against the matter. He told the | board that his company contemplated landing all its raw material at Powell- street wharf, and if 295 feet were removed, the wharf would be useless, as a vessel 300 feet long could not lie at it, [ It was finally decided to only cut 200 feet | from the structure, thus leaving 395 feet standing. e A captain at the reunion of the Society of the Army of the Tennessee, recenty, bore ihis tes timony to the characier of General Howard. | He says: “General O. O. 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