The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, February 24, 1896, Page 7

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL. M DAY, FEBRUARY 24 8 ki BALDWIN THEATER. CATIFORNIA THREATE UMBIA THEATER—“The Old Limekiln.” sc0's OPERA-HOUSE — * Pulse of New LY OPERA-HOUSE.—“Del Freischutz.'* ORPHEUM.—High-C andevilla. EXOVER's Arcazar—“Lily of Killarney.” EHOOT THE CHUTES—D: at Haight street, ©ne block east of the Park. LAY DISTRICT TRACK. Races. ALl Tuesday, February 25, corner Ellis and Leavenworth’ at »BY EASTON & FLDRIDGE.—Tnesday, February 25, Real Estate, at 638 Market street, at 12 o'clock noon. By Real atl Co. — Thursday, March 5, oom, 513 California street, ULLIVAN & DOYLE—Wednesd; w: 7 Sixth st Feb. 28, t. at 11 CITY NEWS IN BRIEF, Weather prediction for to-day: Partly cloudy. Thousands crowded the ocean beach yester- |- day afterncon. Robert Earlston’s terday was & success. _There was an smmense crowd of people st Golden Gate Park yesterday. Governor Budd’s speech at the Troquois Club aturday night pleases his friends, ascension by balloon ¥ & As the work in Golden Gate Park is com- Fleted there will be a reduction of the extra A demand will be made of the United States for & pesthouse site on Angel BISHOP ROWE'S ~ FIRST SERMON, He Preaches at the Church of the Advent Yes- " terday. FASTING OF THE LORD. An Appropriate Discourse on This Season of Penitence and Humiliation. FIRST BISHOP OF ALASKA. Dr. Rowe Will Labor Among the Natives on the Upper Yukon—His Rise in the Ministry. The presence of the Bishop of Alaska at Rowe, ‘‘that the tempter came to him. Some fancied that Christ was so strength- ened and fostified that no sin conld touch him—divinely protected. He met temp- tation the same as yon and I meet it, and resisted it wi God gives to us. ‘It isone thing to be tempted and another thing to fall.’ He was not tempted by evil as you and I. Evilin iteelf shocks people. He was at- tacked by a lesser,a limited good. The tempter gaid to him when he was ex- hausted: ‘f thou be the Son of God, com- mand these Stones to turn to bread.” The Lord was tempted to yield, to forget the trust he cwed to his Father, and so he said: ‘Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.’ Therefore, life is not of this world, but of God, and so Christ holds up the living truth. Life is spiritual, and we do not live unless we live in- the spirit of God. ‘‘Next the tempter takes our Lord to the temple and tells him to cast himself down. Had the Messiah done so and saved him- self he would have been at once sur- rounded by all men and thus at one stroke accomplished the purpose for which he came—the establishment of God’'s king- dom on the earth. But it would bave been wrong to do this, and if it was wrong then it is wrong now.” The Bislop alluded to ministers who preach upon sensational topics from their Euldm“ rather than on the living truth of od, and denounced their conduct as a re- flection upon the teachings of the Chris- tian church, “This is the wrong way to teach the word of God,”” he said; “to be a mounte- bank to-day and a minister of the Gospel to-morrow. The tendency of some is to preach upon the spirnitof the day rather than to try and make people believe the truth. The Blessed Lord tought differ- {ently. He toughtnot to do rightin the | Wrong way.” | The Bishop illustrated the third tempta- th the same strength.that | SOCIALISTS ~ ORGANIZING, | They Intend to Form a Compact and United League of Lodges. RESOLUTIONS ARE ADOPTED. A Draft Also Made of a Constitution to Be Voted Upon by All Members. Socialism is endeavoring to make itself a political power in the State. For some time past a movement has been on foot for the consolidation of the lodges of So- cialists in this City and elsewhere, and yesterday the first decisive steps toward that end were taken. At 10 o’clock in the morning Crystal Hall in the Pythian Castle witnessed the entrance of about forty men and two or three women. Red roses and red ribbons adorned the attire of | many of those present,and no attempt was made to conceal the name or object of | the system which had called them to- | gether. George Aspden, the chairman, opened the proceedings by stating that the con- [ vention had been called for the purpose National organization, to be known as the So- cialistic Trade and-Labor Alliance of the United States and Canada. = The resolutions were carried amid much applause, after which the following reso- lution on trades unions was submitted: Resolved, That we recognize in the organized trades unions the nuclei about which the proletarian movement must grow, and the necessary ink which must unite the masses of the workers; that we })ledge our hearty sym pathy and support to all trades unions which recognize the class struggle, and which accept the principle of independént political action on socialistic lines as a means of victory for the working classes, and that we congratulate the organized trades unionsof San Francisco upon their late decision in favor of indepen- dent political action, and hope to fight to- gether with tbem for the emancipation of the wage workers. 2 Comrade McIvor spoke strongly in favor of the consolidation of trades unions into one powerful socialistic combination, and expressed himself as recommending the resolution’s aaoption. . Comrade Kingsley thought it would be wiser to defer incorsing the trades unions until it might plainly appear what course these unions were likely to take. % . Comrade Beiler seemed to voice the sen- timent of a majority of the delegates in recommending the carrying of the resolu- tion, which, on being put to a vote, was al- most unanimously adopted. ; The foliowing resolution,against politico- religious societies, was adopted: Resolved, That we express an abhorrence and detestation of the attempt being made 1o re- vive religicus feud and hatred among the workers, and_that we express our disapproval and contempt of all organizations which, by playing upon religious differences, en to divide the workers into hostile partie that we advise all workers never to forget that, in spite of all differences of creed and religious opinion, their interests are identical as against the appropriating class, and thatall so-called religious organizations are mere political de- vices to keep the working class in subjection. . Comrade Seiler spoke on the last resolu- tion, which he declared was needed at the The funeral of Menael Esberg; a prominent merchant, took place yesterdsy, with Masonic honors. Prinee Lugi, lientenant of the Christofora at Colombo, yesterda. v.J. Cumming Smith le and Common Sense” at T hurch. Mayor Sutro. says that if the corporat paid what they owe the Government taxati would be reduced. Impressive service under th Calvarian 3 thedral yesterday. The life class of the Mark Hopkins Institute of Art witnessed a partial disscction at the To land Meaical College Four German shar monthly buliseye a at the Shell Mound A masquerade ball was settlement last nigh benefit of the mil:tar Right Rey. Bishop F his way to Juneau, pr the Advent ye: A large number company range Champion Harlow . C. Nealon and T. F. cisco handbell c was entertained Burlingamea d on “Chris- nity Presby- ces of the e Auspi in St. Mary’s Ca- r clubs held their tcontests yesterday ven by the Italian aldi Hall for the cka, who is on d at the Church of stol and Rifle best score on the Blanding day at Sheil Mound Park. William Langton of Salt Lake and bram Hat Heber, Utah, ad- 1e Latter-day Saints at Pythian Castle, reckn, the well-known rifieman of the bia Pistol and Rifle Club, is the high e contest for the Unired diamond irated yesterday of the various Socialistic he State into one united me good shooting was done by the marks- at the California Schuetzen Club Park terdny. Eleven members made scores of 0. rewski gave his last performance in this | at the Baldwin last night. It was at- 1 by & large and enthusiastic audience of | people. J. L York, the liberal lecturer, last even- addressed’ a large audience in Scottish on “Romanism, Her Methods of Propa- 1ds and Criticism’? . Dr. Case at the Howard-street Methodist ch accuses Mayor Sutro of mainiaining a al_pesthouse” at the ocean beach. The ‘@ Sons are also criticized. The final instaliment of armor-plate for the battle-ship Oregon has been received at the Union Iron Works, and the vesselwill be ready for trial speed within eighty deys, Father Yorke made a spirited address upon the uature and aims of the League of the Cross | starally of Company L of that order at Mis. sion Parlor Hall yesterday afternoon. Two sidden deaths were reported at the Morgie yesterday. One was that of an un. known laborer, emploved in discharging the steamer St. Paut; the other of & woman. Ed Bowen, & teamster 1i S Dolores street, was stabbed in the back by Charles | Kloss, a butcher, on Polk and Market streete. | early’ yesterday morning, and the police aré tearching for Kloss. The delegate committee of the labor conven- tion met yesterday and appointed a committee 10 compile the report of the last meeting of the convention, and another 1o effect o permanent organization of the council. Joe Ford, Charles Lynch and John Madison were arrested at an early hour vesterday morn. ing for attempting to rob Joe & cooper, on Mission street, near Fourte , while on his way home from the masquerade ball, OFFICERS INSTALLED. Commissions Presented in Company A of the Boys’ Brigade. Company A of the Fifth Regiment, Boy Brigade, installed officers 2t the Grace M. E. Church’ last evening. General Russell, commander of the brigade in California, | acted as installing-officer, assisted by | C nel Kingsbury. The officers installed w Captain McNeil, First-Lieutenant Flood, Second-Lieutenant Ormond, Ser- geants Sanborn, Folks, Smith, Kattleman, | Corporals A. Sobey, McLachlin, G. Sobey, Hackett and Stokes. Dr. Colburn delivered an address to the | boys. mines ® Nat —_————— St. Patrick’s Day Convention. There was another enthusiastic session of the St Patrick’s day convention at K. R. B. Hall yesterday efterncon. The reports from the different committees showed that the ar- rangemehts relative to the forthcoming cele- bration at Woodward’s Pavilion were being made rapidly, and everything points to its success. Beveral lively speeches were made, and the convet tion adjourned to meet again next-Sunday. ST To Entertain the Prince. ‘alegaris will entertain Prince Louis and | fifteen of hiscountrymen at luncheon at Mr. Calegaris' home, 814 Lombard street, on | Thursday. WEW TO-DAY. Have g )| the Advent Yesterday Morning. The Right Rev. Dr. P. T. Rowe, First Bishop of Alaska, as He Appeared in the Pulpit of the Church of [From a sketch made from life by a “Call” artist.] . the Church of the Advent drew a large at- tendance to the morning services at that edifice yesterday. is the new Bishop who goes tolaboramong the natives of the far north. The Bishop was recently appointeed to the Alaskan see and is now on his way to Juneau. misslonary field will extend up the Yukon. Dr. Rowe seems especially fitted for the work, as he is young, vigorous and zealous to shed the light of the gospel cn benighted souls. Dr. Rowe isa Canadian by birth. He was born at Toronto on November 20, 1856. His collegiate education was pursued at Trinity University, Toronto, from which source he received the degreesof B.A.in in 1878 and M.A. in 1880, both in course. He was ordained deacon November3, 1878, and priest November 14, 1880, both by the He was stationed. after his ordination, among the Ojibeway Indians at Garden River, Ontario, in the diocese of Algoma, then almost the frontier, and had charge of the Indian and white missions along the north shore of Lake Huron, including the islands of St. Joseph and Cockburn. On June 1, 1881, he married Miss Dora H. Carry, daughter of the late Rev. Dr. John Carry. Dr. Rowe was received into the Ameri- | can church by Bishop Harris of Michigan in_July, 1882, and placed in charge of the mission of St. James, Sault Ste. Marie, and of other missionary workin Chiprewa County, continued at that post till chosen Bishop. At the time of his election to the episcopate he wasa member of the standing committee of the missionary dis- frict of Northern Michigan, and also an examining chaplain. Was elected Mis- sionary Bishop of Aiaska by tbe general convention of 1895. His consecration toog lace in St. George’s church, New York ity, on 8t. Andrew’s day, November 30, 1895. Dr. Rowe is the first Bishop of this communion in Alaska, a former election by the house of Bishops having proved in- valid bv & technicality. The services at the Church of the Ad- vent yesterday morning were of the regu- YOU Tried (tticura SKtllll\Te irleJ;tE » Its of torturing, disfiguring, humili- “mtcxlrx:cu are the L;nms wonderful ever Tecorded. Sold throughout the world. British depot: Nzw- . King Edward-st., London. PotrEr DRUG Coxr., Sole Props., Boston, U. S. A. 1, & Cuzy, lar Episcopalian -order and were very in- téresting. Rev. Mr. Emery, the pastor, officiated and the full surpliced choir was in attendance. Dr. Rowe preached the sermon. This was his first ‘appearance in a San Fran- cisco pulpit. A The Bishop's sermon had its bearing on the forty days of fasting of the Lord in the wilderness. From this incident he drew forth several important lessons. Christ was led into the wilderness by the spirit of the Holy Ghost. It was here that he was thrice tempted and each time resisted. * “We know in our own lives,” said the speaker, “how trials and temptations come to us. Why it is so God alone knows. As with us so {t was with Christ, our Savior. He lefv howe and friends and went out into the wilds with the words upon his lips, ‘Fatber, into thy hands I commend my spirit.” Forty days and forty nights of abstinence in a wilderness meant a bit- ter experience. Jesus was alone, awa from a mother’s care, and no roof to shel- ter him. He was obliged to face want and suffer exposure. The Right Rev. Dr. Peter Trimble Rowe | His | Right Rev, ¥ D. Fauquier, Bisiop of Al- | | goma. |tion on the mountain top. ‘“All these | things I will give thee if thou wilt worstup me,” was the invitation of the devil to the Savior. This was the temptation of am- bition. True, these possessions were not | the devil’s to bestow on any one. But our | Lord said, “‘Get thee behind me, Satan.” | So it is that people in this life are tempt- ed; tempted by a partial goodness, by a | soft, whispering, seductive influence that | the consecrated souls alone could resist. The Bishop concluded his sermon by | illustrating how the temptations were fol- | lowed by the welcome of tbe angels, who | gathered about tne Lord in great numbers and ministered to his wants. | The programmé for the services at the i Church of the Advent during Lent is as | follows: | Holy days—St. Matthias, February 24; An- | nunciation B. V. M., March 25; holy com- | munion, 9:30 A, ¥. . | Week 'days—Every day, evensong,4 P. w.; | Thursdays, holy communfon, 9:30 A. .; Fric days, litany, 9:30 4. . M. Holy week—Holy communion Monday, Tues- | day, Wednesday and Thursday,7 A. M.; every | day, evensong, 4 ®. M. Good Friday—Morning prayer, litany and | sermon, 10 A. M.; three-hour service, 12 to 3 | P. M.; evensong, 4 P. M.; service of preparation, 7:45P. M. | __Easter day—Holy communion, 7 . M.; morn- | ing prayer, sermon and holy cemmunion, 11 | A M. children’s choral service, 7:45 p. M. There will also be special services on every Friday evening during the holy sea- son. SUDDEN DEATHS. A Laborer on the Seawall Dies While at Work, Two cases of sudden death were re- | ported at’ the Coroner’s office yesterday, The first was that of an aged woman named Mrs. Walsh, who was found dead |in her room at 402 Kearny street. Dr. | Putnam was_called when the body was | discovered. Ee reported the case to the | Coroner, but it was ascertained the woman | had been attended by Dr. Mulligan, who informed the authorities that death was from natural causes. An unknown workman who was em- ployed in dischnrginfi the coast steamer Si. Paul at the seawall dropped dead about 4 o'clock in the aiternoon. He was a strangerand had been engaged the day previous to help unload the vessel. The body was taken to the Morgue. DRUNK ON STOLEN WHISKY. Two Burglars Caged by the Police After Robbing a Saloon. Henry Nivel and Antone Longo were arrested yesterday for a saloon burglary. They drank the whisky that they stole, and that circumstance led to their capture. Nick Sulivich reported to the police at the Southern station yesterday forenoon that his saloon at 810 Sixth street had been broken into during' the night by burglars, who took eight bottles of whisky, six boxes of cigars and a quantity of cigar- ettes. - Policemen Tuste and Ryan were detailed to find the thieves, which they did in short order by being attracted to the room occupied by Nivel and Longo on Sixth street, where the thieves were carousing. e “It was after having passed through this bitter experience,’ continued Bishop The coal output of the Indian Territory amounted to 1,440,218 ton's during 1895. of forming a State organization of Social” ists, composed of ‘members from all the Socialistic clubs in California. He dwelt upon the need for concentrated effort on the part of individual Socialists, and strongly recommended the opening of new lodges throughout the State. Further- more, he said, the interests of socialism would be much advanced by the establish- ment and maintenance of a socialistic newspaper entirely under the supervision and control of a committee to be appoint- ed for the purpose. These, he concluded, and other matters of interest would come up for disenssion and settlement by the assembled delegates, E. T. Kingsley, E. F. Hines and James Andrew were appointed a committee on credentials and they retired to examine the letters presented by the several dele- gates to the convention. As the commit- teemen were leaving the hall a member arose, exclaiming: ‘I protest against the committee doing anything i secret. Why can’t they ex- amine the credentials here before us, where we can see what they are.doing. 1 move the committee be ordered not to take the credentials out of the room,” ““Oh, don’t get excited,” retorted Com- rade Kingsley. *“We're not trying to niake a secret of anything, and all we want is a quiet place where we can look over the credentials. You needn’t be afraid the letters will suffer harm; we are in the babit of eating something better than credentials.” After a hali-hour’s absence the commit- tee returned, rem)rtin{; favorably upon the credentials of the following named per- sons, who were forthwith recognized as delegates to the conyention: ‘William Edler and William Lewis of the Jewish branch, G. Attardi of the Italian branch, C. H. Davis and T. Lynch of Lib- | erty branch, Jane A. Roulston, T, F. Burns, | 8. Seiler, R. T. Mclvor, A. Feileen, G. Asp- den and E.T. Kingsley of the American branch, Comrades Franck, Postler, Hohns- bein, Sahlinder and Prosack from the American branch, Victor Dupuis, H. Rosen- blough and C. A. Stubenrauch from the French branch, James Andrew, Max Schmid and J. W. Latimer from Oakland and Ernest F. Hines from San Jose. Comrade Mclvor read an extract from the constitution of the National Socialistic League, wherein it is provided that in States where there are socialistic organiza- tions in three or more towns State organi- zations are to be established. In accord- ance with this. provision, he said, the Kresem convention had been called, and e recommended that speakers stick to that point without wandering off into side issues. Mrs. Roulston and Comrades Sahlinder, Kingsley, Andrew and Hines were then appointed a committee on resolutions and retired for deliberation, Comrade Lewis "making a brief but interesting address on American and Eugopean socialism during their absence. g The first resolutions handed in by the committee was as follows: Resolved, That this conference of the sections of the Socialist Labor party in California, now assembled, indorse ihe present ressive policy of ‘our party executive against the cowardice, poitroonery, corruption and general incapacity of the leaders at ihe head of the great labor organization of the United States; &nd be it further Resolved, That we indorse the action of the socialists of New York and vicinity in taking the initiative in forming the nucleus for a present time. He recommended that an addition be made to the by-laws, when they should be formulated, prohibitifg the establishment of distinctively English, Irish, Scotch or Welch branches of the party. He contended that English-speak- ing socialists should join the American xod‘ges, and lay aside ah race prejudice. Comrade Lynch, secretary of the con- vention, warmly opposed Seiler's motion, and claimed that the Irish should have an organization of their own and manage it '}r;l_theu_- own way. 3 18 view met with much oppositi from Comrades Kingsley and Scilel;? Lvnglnx then proceeded to explain that he was to be one of the organizers of an Irish social- istic club, and, if the convention ruled out such bodlesl he feared ill feeling and mis- understanding might result. Comrade MclIvor said if the Irish spoke their own language they would be gbliged to have separate Jodges like other foreign- ers; but seeing that all the Irish living here are acquainted with the English tongue he could see no reason for their re- fusing to fraternize with American and English socialists. Comrade Lewis thought theidea of an Lrish lodge most peculiar. He said he was an EnghshmlnA imself, but would never dream of shutting.himself up in 8 tight little English club, out of touch with other English-speaking socialists. He consid- ered the Irish project fraught with danger and recommended its abandonment. On motion of Comrade Mclvor the mat- ter was laid on the table. . Mrs. Roulston and Comrades Sahlinder, Hines and Andrew had been appointed a committee to-draw up a sketch of a consti- tution for the State organization. They entered the room during the discussion on the Irish question, and at its close pre- sented their report. The draft of the con- stitution contains among other provisions the following: The State organization is to be al the Socialistic i.nbor party of the L'nil(.!:‘legtzt‘:: its main object being the supervision of the political campaigns in this State. An organ- izer and an_ executive committee of seven members shall be elected by the entire body, the organizer to exercise a general supervision and observation, reporting monthly to the Na- tional executive committee. The committee of seven shall carry on the active work of the body, receive and disburse funds and keep the accounts, rendering public reports monthly. All local lodges must revort to this committee at stated intervals, San Francisco was selected as a head- center forthe proposed State organization, The local societies will vote upon the con- stitution, sending tbeir returns to Secre- tary Lynch, who will turn them over to the central committee, by whom they will be counted and the result made public. The matter of establishing an English socialistic newspaper was discussed, but no action taken. The project of maintain- ing lecturers for the dissemination . of socialistic doctrines was deferred for the present. THE IRISH BRANCH. Qall for a Branch Organization of the Sooialists in This City. The following letter has been sent to the Irish socialists of San Francisco: Dear- Sir: You are respectfully invited to take partin a meeting to be held at the Tem- le, 185 Turk stroat, o Wednesday at 8 p. ., ebruary 26,1896. This meeting is held for the purpose of orgamzing an Irish-American branch of the San Francisco section of the So- cialist Labor party. All American citizens of Irish birth or par- entage, of good moral character, are eligible to membership. We feel that those who have the independence of Ireland at heart must realizo that the establishment of socialism is the only hope for freedom to Ireland. All true Irisn- men ean unite with us in the formation of this noble end in view. Socialism s the only hove of Erin. The wrongs of the workingmen of Irelaud are the wrongs of the workingmen the world over. In every nation under the sun the same system of robbery and plunder exists. The soft-handed idler ever plucks the fruit of labor. Those who produce the wealth of the world live in poverty and die in destitution. We feel it time that Irishmen take their place in-this grand movement of progress, the grandest movement of all times, the noblest undertaking the world has ever seen: Tne emlnelg:mm of the human race from thrall- dom of Mammon. In this movement Ireland’s sons must do their part. ‘We hope you will attend and do your utmost to make this movemeént a’success. Anticipat- ing your acceptance of’ this invitation, you are authorized to extend the same to every trustworthy -citizen you know of Irish birth or parentage. We are very sincerely, yours fraternally, W. M. Willey, Theodore Lynch, A. J. Ford, com- ‘mittee on Invitation. Bakers Hold a Meeting. The German Bakers’ Union of San Francisco held an enthusiastic meeting at 1159 Mission street yesterday afternoon and opened the roll 10 the new members. J. Miller occupied the chair, and cheering addresses were made by Gustave Postler of the Painters’ Union, A. Muller of the Woodwerkers' Union and M. Mc- Glynn of the Trades Council. The new union is making ‘good success, and promises to be- come & strong organization in the near future. CHRYSOPRASE IN TULARE, The Curator of Golden Gate Park Talks of Valuable Gems. REDUCINGETHE PARK FORCE. Contributions of Very Rare Specimens to the Museum—Planting Califor- nia Wild Fiowers. “It is small, but—" said Curator Wil- comb of the Park Museum yesterday as he took from a small box a very small paper parcel and laid it before a reporter for THE CALL. On opening it he disclosed an oval shaped, highly polished apple green stone, just large enough to mount ina marquise ring. ‘“That,” continued the curator, ‘is a gem, and a rare one at that. [t is a chrysoprase, a variety of chalcedony of great value and an ornamental stone, and one that is flawless and fit ior mounting in a ring is worth from $50 to $100. These gems are often set in circlets of diamonds or pearls, and on account of the color and rarity are highly prized by.those who can become possessed of them. As Isaid be- fore, they are found now only in Siberia. An inferior quality was found in Vermont, and at one time chrysoprase was found in Lower Silesia, Prussia, and search for it was encouraged by Frederick the Great. “Its fine color is due to nickel, and where this was found in Tulare County I found some free nickel. Some time ago a small piece of greenish rock was handed me, and I at once recognized it as chryso- prase, and learned that it had been picked up by a boy who was carrying a chain for surveyors. He picked it up because it struck him as ing pretty. Being a mineralogist, I went prospecting where the plece was found, and after a time found some of the gem formation. “Recently a gentleman named Braver- man discovered some chrysoprase some- where in that county and sent it to Tiffany of New York. The house notified him to send on all he could secure, as it was equal to that from Siberia.” 3 11 the discovery alluded to by Mr. Wil- comb is an extensive one it will open an- other industry in this State, and if free nickel is found in Tulare County that certainly is an indication that there must bea mine of it near where this was ob- tained. Chrysoprase is found only in pockets, which are often far apart. During the week more than 8000 people visited the Park Museum and yesterday it was crowded all day long. Recent addi- tions to the exhibits are a silver bronze vase donated by J. L. Bardwell, a curi- ously engraved gourd also donated by Mr. Bardwell. The roof timbers have been placed in the annex to the museum, and workmen williwork to-day on the interior. Professor F. Gruber. the naturalist at the museum, was inahappy irame of mind yesterday, and took pride in pointing out anumber of rare specimens received re- cently. Among the numberis a double- ronged deerhorn donated by Donaid Ross, who shot the animal from whose head it was taken in Merdocino County. This_is said to bea very rare specimen. Mr. Ross also donated a common barn- yard rooster that is remarkable from the fact that he has spurs five and one-six- teenth inches in length. TFrom Mrs. Handy he received an ashy petrel and a cassin auk from the Farallon Islands, both very rare birds, a male and female black rail from India, a red cock of the rocks, a plantin-eater from -Africa, a brush star- ling, also from Africa, a nut grosbeck from the Galipagos Isiands, a Pied fantail, a song bird from New Zealand, a white- throated swallow from the interior of this State and a crimson parrot from New Guinea. Some of these are extremely rare and not to be found in other collections in the United States. The new bicycle road has been fully graded, and it will soon be -macadamized. Superintendent McLaren has caused to be sown on both sides of the south drive a quantity of seeds of California wild flow- ers, and if these sprout, grow and flower new beauties will be added to the park. A number of these seeds arefrom the wan- drous wild-flower region in Siskiyou County, under the shadow of snow-capped Shasta. 4 The work of cutting the tunnel across the main drive is almost finished and the new road from the east tunnel-to the aviary is being graded. Much necessary work has been done of late, and as it1s completed the working force will be re- duced. When the loam and sweepings were being hauled into the park and the alteration of the grand court was started, the working force was increased from 160 to 278. When the hauling of loam and sweepings ceased on the 1st of February and some of the grading had been finished the force was reduced to 208 and during the month was not increased. It will be further - reduced as work in hand is finished. Superintencent McLaren, who appoints. and discharges the men, said yesterday that they were not questioned as to politics, influence or the like, but were appointed upon their recommenda- tion as workmen and if found not com- petent were let out. The attendance yesterday was very large and there were more vehicles and cyclers than have been on the drives for many Sundays. The crowd in front of the bandstand was unusually large and en- thusiastic. The crowd at the ocean beach was so great at one time during the afternoon that it was almost im- ossible to move on the grade between the Uhif and the terminus of the Park and Ocean Railroad. More than 4000 people witnessed the as- cension. of Robert Earlston from the Haight-street grounds yesterday after- noon. The ascent was a pretty and suc- cessful one, but as Earlston rose he did not feel as comfortable as when he left the grounds. He was seized with cramps in the legs and lost no time 1n cutting loose and coming down. When he reached the ground near Stanyan ana Waller streets he remained on the ground nearly ten minutes before he could rise. ‘AT THE THEATERS. What the Managers Will Provide for the Entertainment of Patrons This Evening. This evening the management of the California Theater will offer to its patrons an idea of Nellie McHenry’s, founded on the bicycle craze. It is entitled *‘The Bi- cycle Girl,” and the jolly actress will take the part of the heroine, who is an up-to- date girl. Frederick Warde is to appear at the Baldwin Theater to-night, his appearance being the first of a two weeks’ engage- ment in classic and Shakespearean pro- ductions. The well-known romantic drama “The Mountebank” has been chosen for the opening. ““The Old Lime Kiln’’ has done so well at the Columbia Theater that the manage- ment has decided to continue it during the week. Katie Putnam and her company will present it with the same degree of en- thusiasm they did last week, and will in- troduce new specialties. At the Alcazar Manager Grover will this evening bring out the favorites, the Carle- ton Opera Company, with its comic pro- ductions, which are al’ s a treat for the lovers of light opera. he Lily of Killar- ney”’ will be offered to-night. The attraction to be offered at the Grand | 1 Opera-house this evening is Howard Tay- lor's play, “The Puise of New York,"a story of modern metropolitan life, that will be staged with effects that can only be presented on a large stage, and_the sec- ond largest stage in the United States is that of this house. At the Tivoli Opera-house the opera of “Der Freischutz’ will be re peated to-night, and will continue as the attraction for the week. During the week Miss Anna Schnabel, a young German soubrette, will alternate with Miss Marchi in the charac- ter of Annie. The Rossleys, who are announced as very clever Irish comedians, will appear at the Orpheum Music Hall this evening. Robert Ellis, a tenor robusto, late of the Duff Opera Company, will entertain with some delightful solos. Many -specialties will be presented. NEW TO-DAY—AMUSEMENTS. L MAYMEN DY 5 L INCORP D BR‘I'H EATRE | PROPS. Two Weeks’ Engagement—The Favorite Actor, FREDERICK WARDE And #His Celebrated Company. ani iy S5 The Mountebank and Friday Nights ana Sat. Matinee ... Tues. and Thursday.«“THE LION’S MOUTH'* Saturday Evg. (0nly time)...... *VIRGINIUS’" Sunday night, March 1st—Paderewskl-Marsick Concert.” First appearance of Marsick, the grest violinist, in conjunction with Pade . Prices 3. $2, week—2d and Iast of Fred. Warde, BALDWIN THEATER--Extra. ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY. Grand Concert at Popular Prices! ~——SUNDAY EVENING, MARCH 1. PADEREWSKI-MARSICK ——Firsi Appearance Here of—— MARSICK, ‘The Great Parisian Violinist. in Conjunction With PADEREWSKI. Positively his FINAL APPEARANCE and Farewell to San Francisco. &5 PRICES: 83, 82, S1. Seats ready Wednesday at box-office of the Baldwin. TALMAYMAN LIFORNIAI":=:, THEATRE! eaces ng To-night—One Week Onlyt NFQTI‘I ATURDAY ! —— The 1dol of the Fun-making World, JOLLY NELLIE MCEIEIN IR Y And Her Excellent F arce-Comedy Company, pre- seating “THE BICYCLE GIRL!” Bright Music, Catchy Songs, Pretty Dances, Beantiful Girls, Elaborate Costumes, and Efective Scenery, Monday, March 16. Beginni “MEXICO™ 9 ALCAZAR &5 PLEASE OBSERVE THE PRICES, —*'I'<‘)-:l.\TI(‘:‘rH'I'—~ A 1 h ' THE CARLETON OPERA COMPANY ! Sir Julius Benedict’s “LILY OF KILLARNEY I SPECIAL SCENERY! W. T. CARLETON and a Great Cast. Prices—I15¢, 25¢, 35¢, 50c and 75¢ Matinee—15¢, 250; 35¢, 500—No higher. Note.—No Wednesday Matinee MATINEE SATURDAY FHEDLANDLR.GOTTLOD & ¢ LESSES ATDMAAGERS "+ THEY | 5Tax HAD TO TWO WEEKS ! There was Such & Great Demand to See CHARMING KATIE PUTNAM e “THE OLD LIME KILN” AND LITTLE GERTIE CARLISLE. Next Attraction, Railroad Ticket TIVOLI OPERA-HOUSE Mgrs. ERN¥STINE KRELING, Proprietor & Manager THIS EVENING! SECOND WEEK ! Splendid Electric Production of “DER FREISCHUTZ” S or—= “THE SEVEN CHARMED BULLETS” The Most Wondrous Brocken Scene Ever Shown in This City. CASTS INCLUDE- Yda Valerga, Kate Marchi, Anna Schuabel, John J. Rafael, Martin Pache, Marcel Perron, W. H. West, Arthur Boyce. Grand Chorus ! Superb Orchestral Next Week—*RIP VAN WINKLE."” Popular Prices—25c and 50c. 'MOROSCO’S GRAND OPERA-HOUSE. The Handsomest Family Theater in America. WALTER MOROSCO, Sole Lessee and Manager THIS EVENING AT EIGHT, Howard Taylor's Masterpiece, PULSE OF NEW YORK! In Which Will Be Introduced New and Astounding Mechanical Effects. SEE The Pile-Driver Scene! The Elevated Rall- road! The Sensational Fire Scene! EvENING PRIcZS—250 and 500 Family Circio and Gallers. 10c. Usual Matinees Saturday and Sunday. ORPHEUM. O'Farrell Street. Between, Stockion and Powsil. TO-NIGHT AND DURING THE WEERK 7 NEW PEOPLE! 4 NEW ACTS! A Brilliant List of Celebrities! THE BROS. DIANTA. FOREMAN and FANNAN, THE ROSSLEYS, ROBERT ELLIS, THE PANTZERS, THE WILTONS, And Last Week of the Favorites, CARROLL JUHNSON, BILLY CARTER. Reserved seats, 25¢; Balcony, 10c; Opera caalry #nd Box seats, 50c. THE AUDITORIUM. FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, February 28, 29, March 1. SOUSA'’S PEERLESS BAND: JOHN PHILIP SOUSA, Conductor. SEATS ON SALE at Sherman, Clay & Co.’s. SHOOT THE CHUTES and TRIP THE TROLLEY | Concerts Afternoon and Evening. ADMISSION————10 CENTS. Children (including Merry-Go-Round Ride), 10c RACING! RACING! RACING! CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB. ——WINTER MEETING—— Beginning Thursday, February 20, BAY DISTRICT TRACK. Racing Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. . Rain or Shine. FIVE OR MORE RACES EACH DAY. Races sturt at 2:00 P. M. sharp. McAllister and Geary street Cars pass the 55!:& President. R, B. MILROY. THOS, H. WILLIAMS Secretary.