The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, May 26, 1896, Page 9

T HE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1896 = s “EMANCIPATION OF THE MIND.” Dr. Derrick Lectures to the “Good Citizenship” Meeting, FATHER YORKE'S WORDS They Are Made the Subject of Criticism by the A. P. A. Speaker. A RABBI IS TAKEN TO TASK. Proceedings of the Y. M. L Grand Council the Main Theme of the Discourse. Despite the charms and attractions of outdoor recreation on Sunday there wasa notable increase in the attendance at the good-citizenship meeting at Metropolitan Hall over that of the Sunday previous. After the usual preliminary sxercises M. T. Brewer, the State secretary of the American Protective Association, made a few remarks on the advantages of giving the franchise to the women of the coun- try. He declared he was in favor of a fair ballot and an honest count, and added that this would be more likely to come after the women had been given the privi- lege of the ballot-box. Taking up another weln of thought, he said: “We have been charged with dealing in slurs, anathemas ana slanders. Now,Iam sincere when I say that ‘may my own arm be palsied and my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth’ if they are ever used to defame womankind, whether that woman- tu‘mli be of the Prozestant or the Catholic aith."” Before introducing the speaker of the day Chairman Quitzow spoke as follows: ¢It has been asserted that I have said ‘we have captured the Republican Conven- tion. I want to say that the Republican Convention was dominated by American- ism to such an extent that we very nearly carried out eur ideas there. I would say that so far as the Republican party is con- cerned it is the party of progress and ad- vancement, and if the Kepublican party takes up the principles of the American Protective Association it is bound to se- cure our votes to that extent. “I would say further that I have been credited with saying that we have cap- tured the Roman Catholic Church. As far as that siatement is concerned, I am proud to say that they are feeling the ef- fects of our forcible arguments and that they now throw their doors wide open, even to the remains of patriots which are covered with the American flag.”” Dr. George H. Derrick of Oukland was introduced by Mr. Quitzow. The doctor was a new advocate of the principles of the American Protective Association to most of the audience, but he was not long in getting thoroughly en rapport with his hearers, judging irom the frequent and hearty applause that his remarks elicited. bject was “The Emancipation of the Mind,” though he was down on the printed programme to speak on “The Old 1dc After reviewing the historical events which led to the establishment of ithout a Pope,”” he continued: s 1 picked up a paper a few mornings eye fell upon a statement which 1to me, in the light of the history of this country, a peculiar one,” The speaker here read the statement re- ferred to. It was as follows: “*It is hard not to try in some way to up- raise the veil and see what destiny God has reserved for this great people. There- fore, to-day, brethren of the Y. M. IL,1 come to address to you a word on the part which I pelieve you should play in the vears to come. It is without doubt the mission of the Catholic church to make this country Catholic.” Commenting on this Dr. Derrick said: “When I read that I sadly thought to myself what would be the feelings of those who landed on Plymouth Rock if they could know that, after 250 years ot earnest labor, we had arrived at a place where it is the avowed purpose of a great organiza- tion to make this country Catholic and bring it back to where the worla was when they leit it. “I tell you, my friends, that it may not be the proper thing to hit that idol on the head, but I say that when the idol raises its head it is time for the American people to knock that idol down. What must be the feelings that throb in patriotic breasts to-day when we find such statements as these placed before us and published in our morning papers as being the avowed purpose of this organization.” Quoting again from the address of I-‘atéur Yorke tothe Y. M. I. Dr. Derrick read: “I come to speak to you, not asa mem- ber of your_ institute, or asa delegate to your Grand Council, nor as a fellow- citizen to his fellow-citizens.” Here, turning to his andience, the speaker remarked in a sort of an aside: , now, I wonder how this man was to speak.” [Langhter.] Reading once more from the newspaper he held in his band Dr. Derrick continued : *1 speak to you as a priest of God and as one bhaving authority to speak in the name of God.” “I want to know,”” remarked the speaker, *‘when that man stood there and said that he spoke in the name and by the authority oi God how much thinking they did? There must have been an oversiopping of ideas. There must have been a wonderfui symposium of thought when they received that word and simply accepted it as the true principte.” Taking another thought for his theme he proceeded : *Not long ago from this very platform a lecture was delivered by Father Yorkeand present was one of the principal rabbis of the City, who introduced the speaker. In the course of his remarks this rabbi stated that it was due to the efforts of the Catho- lic church that civil and religious liberty was 1aade possible in this country. *‘In view of the events of the past week I want to ask this rabbi if he is desirous of baving his words indorsed by the thou- sands and thousands of his race in this country; I want to ask him if he is de- sirous of reviving the persecutions of the Jews, and 1f he desires to bring back the period when no one dared to declare him- “ self to be a Jewish rabbi. “Now, my friends, are we prepared to have the constitutions of our Stateand National Government modeled on the principles of medieyal Eurolfe? Oh, my iriends, may the American Protective As- sociation deliver this country from any- thing that savors of such a thing; may the American people rise en masse and see that every form of superstition is driven away by the education which is im- parted to our children in the little red schoolhouse.” GAMBLERS ARE FOILED. Captain Bowles of the Steamer Colum- bia Forces Them to Yield Ill- Got Coin. Rome half dozen passengers on the steamer Columbia, which arrived from Portland on Sunday, have Captain Bowle-l to thank for saving them some $500 in gooda hard coin. Shortly after leaving Portland four sure- thing gamblers made their presence felt in various ways. First they tried the shell- game, with only fair success. This was followed a game of euchre, which turned into poker after a few deals. The combination rung in a pack of marked cards, with the resuit that some $400 Ef:;ea into the coffers of the sure-thing The victims entered no particular prot- est, but the matter became noised over the boat. Captain Bowles heard of the scheme, and just before reaching this port he made a demand on the men for thereturn of the coin. The gamblers indignantly denied that anything wrong had occurred, but they fm.nlg returned the money under brotest. Captain Bowles determined to have the pamblers arrested, but hardly had the steamer touched the landing than the four men made their escape over the side and were soon lost in the crowd. Incidentally it may be remarked that the Columbia broke the record from Port- land to San Francisco by nearly two hours. Forty-eight hours to the minute was the time consumed in the trip down. POPPER'S PLAIN TALE. He Hints at Boss Influence on the Actions of the Election Commissioners. The Election Commissioners held a somewhat heated session yesterday and all because Mux Popper in a speech in which he advocated reformsin the man- ner of choosing election officers, and made pointed remarks in relation to a hidden power, which, he declared, had much to do with theaction of the Commissioners in ihe way of choosing officials. This refer- ence to a boss was taken up by Auditor Broderick, who indignantly denied that he, at any rate, was bound to any boss. \ Popper said that he had a scheme which would obviate election frauds and was in- vited by the Commissioners to submit it for their consideration. Registrar Hinton announced that he had appownted the following extra clerks ursuant to the instractions of the board: J. Murphy, Chauncey Barber, J. M. Norgues, P. A. Morbio, Tiniothy Denovan, P. T. Bigby and Joseph Goger. - JUDGE DOUTHITT DEAD. The Passing Away of a Pioneer Lawyer of This Const. Judge D. William Douthitt, a pioneer of this State, a member of the California Commandery, Knights Templar No. 1, and a veteran of the Mexican War, who died at Colorado Springs, Colo., May 10, 189, was | an old and respected member of this com- munity. The deceased had practiced law in this City for thirty years, up to three years ago, when he retired. He was at one time District Attorney for Portland, Or., and at various times had been engaged in newspeper pursuits in this State. He was a native of Tennessee and left a widow and four children. The interment took place at Colorado Springs under Masonic ausvices, May 13, 1896, MOTHER BLANTHER SEEH Thought to Be Traveling Near King City as a Piano- Tuner. But the Police Say That He Has Gone East by the Texas Pacific Railroad. Mrs. Wallace, wife of Superintendent Wallace of the big Ounphy ranch ten miles from King City, arrived in town yesterday with a startling Blanther story. Sue says that a man answering in all re- spects the published description of the suspect visited her residence last Thurs- day. The man wore glasses, talked with | SPIRITUALISTS HAIL BARRETT, Stirring Address by the Spiritualists’ National President. IS THE PRESENT AGE INTOLERANT ? Resolution Favoring a State Spiritualist Asscciation Drafted. TRIBUTE TO THE CONVENTION'S SECRETARY. It Is Decided That They Hold Three Sessions To-Day to Finish the Work. rather Jate yesterday morning, owing to the fact that everybody was enjoying such a good time socially that the president The Spiritualistic Convention opened | clodhoppers whose words stumble over their own tongues. We waut such men as will be looked on as representatives, like Theodore parker of the Uuitarians, Talmage of the Presbyterians, Spurgeon, Wilson and let me not forget grand old Danton of our own belief, Another thing in which we want to take more active interest is the subject of alms- houses and hospitals for aged and indigent members of our OWn persuasion. Many of the grandest old fighters of our faith are now de- endent upon the charity of a cold, hard world. {Ve ought to provide the comforts of life 16 them in their autumn of life and place them where they can receive the benefits of magnetic healing and other modes of treatment peculiar tous. Lyceumsior children would also come under the head of institutions we should es- tablish. And now let me end my address to you this morning with & denial of the fact that I and other oflicers of this great National association are getting rich. 1 have delivered 123 ad- dresses since January 1, and to-day am in debt on sccount of & former illness. Otiher officers have worked as hard as I and are no better off. My desire is not to grow weaithy, but to see us grow richer in knowledge and experience; to See the dsy when our armor will be so invul- nerable that the thunderbolts of orthodox; will glide harmlessly off and leave usin hap- piness and peace. ; The conclusion of the president’s speech was attended by the most boisterous en- thusiasm. As he took his seat those who occupied the seats of honor with him on the platform crowded round to congratu- late him. The whole house was in 8 buzz of excitement. Quiet was finally reftored by W.D.J. Hambley, a delegate rrom the "First Spir- itual Upion of San Jose who obtained the floor and asked the president if he were in favor of forming State societies. s, was the answer, “Iam; but un- til they are formed I am in favor of your seeking protection by coming into the Na- tional body.” Various remarks on the subject of or- ganization_were made by the delegates, and then President Barrett rose and said 1 he was just in receipt of a letter by special delivery from the National association. He then read the communication to the assembled delegates. The following is a copy: W ASHTY Tox, D. C., May 20, 1896. To the Spirituali of California, Greeting: The National Association sends fraternal greet- ngs. | " The great need of the home is harmony and } Joseph R Buenanax. Some Prominent Members of the Spi: W = M Geo S DOrek William £ Coieman ritualistic Convention Now in Session. a German accent and kept his left hand gloved. He claimed to be a piano-tuner, but never asked to look at the piano in the house. He was given accommodations for the night and engaged himself in writing letters and what seemed to be a diary. He kept out of the light of the lamp and disappeared before daylight. He was anxious to disclaim a1l interest in the San Francisco papers and in a_gentle- manly way evaded zll inquiries. The fact | of his being gloved excited peculiar notice. Mrs. Wallace bhas given full particulars to Sheniff Mathews of Monterey County who will investigate the matter. Bove gl THE POLICE THEORY. They Say Blanther Did Not Go to Mexico, but Slipped Away East. Josef E. Blanther, the murderer of Mrs, Langfeldt, did not cross the border into Mexico as was at first supposed. Captain Lees had wired Chief of Police | Rink at El Paso to see Conductor Rich on his arrival there again and ascertain what be knew about Blanther’s movements. The captain received a dispatch yesterday from Chnief Rink that Rich saw Blanther | on Tuesday, May 19, the day after he ar- rived in El Palso ina brand new suit of | clothes of brown material, light Fedora hat and biack kid gloves. The coat was a toracty t 5 P. M. that day Blanther left on the Te.zas Pacific Railroad train which went as far east as Fort Worth, a distance of about 600 miles. Ifhe went there he could have gone in nearly twenty different ways. Steamboats could carry him out of American waters to South American or European ports. By taking a train to the north he could ride to Oklahoma or Indian Territories, or he could have continued his journey eastward and have arrived at New York or Chicago before now. It is not known yet how far he journeyed on the Texas Pacific, but inquiries by telegraph have been made on the point. Blanther will, it is thought, continue his travels until his funds get exhausted and then he will either do something despe- rate to replenish his exchequer or en- deavor to hide himself in some remote corner. Captain Lees is hard at work new circulars out, but he is meeting with unexpected obstacles in tting them irom the printers, more particular] y those in the Spanish language. A force of men was busily engaged ali dey in stamping and addressing envelopes in readiness for the circulars, —————— INSANELY JEALOUS, Mamie Green, a Colored Matron, At- tempts to Commit Sulclde. Mamie Green, wife of D. B. Green, a col- ored performer at the Midway Plaisance, made an n}tumpt yesterday afternoon to commit suicide in her room in the Second- street House, Second and Minna streets, She swallowed an ounce of chloroform a?? supplemented it with a dose of mor- phine. She was hurried to the Receiving Hospi- tal in the patrol-wagon and Dr, Fitz- :gbbon ’fl‘mm Etly lppllfedb the usual reme- ies. e chances of her recove: do}libtfull; i e %l er husband called at the hospital t see her. He said she was insanely enlouz of him and had several times threatened to kill berself. They had been married three years, but had no children. —_— Schooner Kate Nanna Released. The sealing schooner Kate Nanna, Captain Lutjens, seized in December last for sealing without a license, was ordered released by the Treasury Department yesterday. Her owners will be compelled to pay the expenses incident to the seizure, amounting to about $200, getting the forgot to tap his gavel upon the desk till nearly 11 o’clock. President Harrison D. Barrett was im- mediately introduced to his audience and made a classic and eloquent plea for organization. His address, however, was not confined entirely to the subject of organization. During the course of his remarks he referred to a wide range of subjects, such as the charlatan element of the spiritualists, the status of these bodies both in England and the United States, and the persecutions men are now undergoing in many States of the Union for their religions beliefs. His words in part were as follows: This subject is so large & one that I doubt if in the limited time at my command I can do it justice. I suppose, as organization is the main obi'ecl. of our convention, I might as well begin with a reference to those former conven- tions held for the same purpose which deter- mined the gndhlon of spiritualistic bodies as they exist th the United States to-day. The first was held in 1872 and ’73, in the days of that erratic genius, Vicloria Woodhull, and 1 am proud and happy to be able to state that that association died & natural death, because it tried to foist that most damneble of all doc- trines, free love, upon the world. [Applause.] Then there was the Chicago convention oi 1893. Many of the belic in the cardinal principles of spiritualism strenuously objected to this convention—said spiritualists did not want organization, that they were so thor- oughly individualized that it was entirely im- practicable. 1had the honor to be a delegate to that con- vention and was in addition on the commitiee of credentials. What was my surprise on go- fag into that convention on the morning of its inauguration to find 203 delegates, represent- ing in all thirty-three States. finud applause.] The first question of importance to come u; ‘was whether or not the word “religion” shouls be cast from the constitution. It caused one of the stormiest scenes ever witnessed. Fifteen or twenty persons were on their feet at once, all clamoring to be given a voice in the pro- ceedings. It was defeated by a vote of 183 Isee before me now one who passed through all the exciting scenes of thatgreat convention she who was unammously elected as one of the national trustees and incorporators, ana to ‘whom is largely due the success of the present meeting. Ireferto the secretary of our meet- hl:g. Mrs. Elizabeth Kellogg. [Uproarious ap- ause. PIADE now the question naturally arises, Why did we go to Washington, D. C., as the headquarters of the association? The solution is simplicity itself. Because there is the point where the eyes of the American public are oftenest turned; there we could-be closer to the heart of the Nation, where we could feel the quick pulsation of public opinion; and there resides the law-making power of our country. The last reason I have given s, {»erhnp@, the strongest of all, because 1t is twofold; not only would we be where we could most actively engage in the work of influencing legislation for the better, but as so many of the Congress- men are so impure and corrupt of Vinclple as to lay the foundation of & powerful realistic novel, to be entitled, “‘In Darkest Washing- ton,”” we have one of the most beautiful fields for missionary labor you ever saw. [Laughter.] “Why do_we want organization?” you say. Tanswer: Because in unity and co-operation lies strength. There you have it in a nutshell. ‘Ihere is no such thing asa creed in spiritual- ism, nothing whatever to give room to any discordant element. Even the ism of our name ‘was given to us by others. The time is comi; when, unlike the great philosopher of anti- quity, we are going to move the world without a fulcrum. There is another thing on which I wish to speak—the protection of our medinms. You say they bave got perfect rights under the laws of the different States. Dear friends, two y"elaln ago I received a telegram, which read as follows : “‘Come at once. I am under arrest. Waste no time in nting me this favor.” 1went and I found that that man had been arrested for carrying on & spiritualistic meet- ing. Do you call this a free country when men like our persecuted Adventist brethren of Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas and Alabama arc put Into prisons ight along beeause they work on Sunday? Ladies and gentlemen, we must fight these things. They have no place in a free country. If we are strongly organized we can down these abuses and persecutions. Let us put men on the platform who understand the prover use of the English language, not verbal union. May there be no North, South, East or West in the spiritual vineyard, but shoulder to shoulder the grand army of progression march on to victory. The time has come for united action, California spiritualists, representa- tives of a great, liberty-loving people, will, T am sure, unite to speed the day when the clergy shall not dietate what laws legislators | shall enact; when churen property shall be | taxed, and Sunday, the ?eaple'aduy, not made | holy by law; when mediums shail neither be arrested nor taxed because they have been en- dowed with gifts by nature; when we shall once more have the right to enter spiritlife free trom the effects of drugs scribed by regulated and protected when ‘“gods” will not, through their sel appointed representatives, become so small | and so much to desire temporal power as to wish to. be placed in the constitution of the United States. California is on record at this office as against God in the constitution. May Caiifor- nia assist us at once in this age of reason to write, if need be, a new Deciaration of Inde- pendence, thus promulgating the true rights of man—end woman, too. FrANCIS B. WOODBURY, Sccretary N. 8. A. J. J. Morse, the official lecturer of the Psychical Research Society of this City, was then introduced by the president and spoke of the affairs of spiritualism in Great Britain. He also referred to the Ly- ceum Banner, a spiritualistic periodical for children, which, he said, was the only paper of the kind in the world. “I am editor of this children’s sheet,” he added, “but in my absence the cares of that position devolve upon my daughter, Florence.” Much of his speech was devoted to the establishment of Iyceums for the children of believers. In conciusion he said: “They tell me that porous plasters are good for weak backs. What we want to do isto put spiritual porous plasters on our backs and go in to conquer the world."” A motion was here carried to adjourn, and a recess was taken until the afternoon. — AFTERNOON SESSION. Resolution for Organlzation and Some Interesting Papers. As soon as the body had convened in the afternoon J. J. Morse of 8an Jose rose and presented a resolution for organiza. tion. A paper was presented by John Brown, “the medium of the Rockies,” who is so aged that his eyes would not permit his reading it himself. The burden of the article was to the effect that the spirits had been telling him for years that such a convention, for the purpose of organiza- tion, should be held in California. Several persons then followed with brief speeches on the same subject. The presi- dent of the National Association also gave a few words of advice as to how they should go to work to accomplish the de- sired end. It was decided that no final adjourn- ment be taken until this evening, and a fresh committee on the subject of organi- zation was appointed to take action on the foregoing resolution. An adjournment was then taken till evening. oo d EVENING SESSION. For Devotlon to Duty Mrs. Sloper Is Presented With an Emblem. The evening sessioh was opened with an overture by Professor Young’s orchestra, after which the local president, William Ryder, stepped to the frontand introduced Mrs. J. J. Whitney. Said Mrs. Whitney: ‘“When my sister in the noble religion of spiritualism, Mrs. Ehzabeth Sloper, came to me and told me that we were going to hold a grand con- vention here for the purpose of organiza- tion I was surprised beyond measure. “We have decided that, in_view of the strenuous and unselfish endeavors that our sister has put forth in our behalf, we shall present her with this token of our es- teem, a peautiful jewel in the shapeof a Maltese cross, with our emblematic flower upon it.” Here Mrs. Whitney stepped forward to where Mrs. Sloper sat and in a prett little speech presented her with the jewel. “Friends and fellow-spiritualists,” said Mrs. Sloper, in acknowledgment, “this is one of the proudest and happiest moments of my life, and I feel bound to say that the realization of my unworth and the small amount of labor I have expended in the affair does not in any great degree detract from my happiness. “My whole desire in this world is to see our grand and true religion grow to be rec- ognized of all men as the noble fabric it really is.” President Barrett then spoke briefly, end- ing with introducing J. J. Morse, the pres- ident of the San Francisco Psychical So- ciety. The latter read a resolution recom- mended by the committee of which he was chairman thanking everybody for his efforts in _behalf of the convention and the press for their liberality in publishing news. Now came the great feature of the pro- gramme—John Slater in tests. He was called forth fromn the audience by Presi- dent Ryder, and as he stepped upon the platform there was an expectant hush. “I am not here to-night to gull any- body,” he began, “and before vou leave this hall you will all agree with'me. Re- member, 1 say you will, for I intend to make vou believe. “‘These things oftentimes occur to you— these phenomena I am going to bring be- fore you, and you oftentimes wonder why they are.” Tuen Slater stood very still, with his eyes closed in a dreamy manner, and sud- denly opening them began tospeak rapidly :\m} to describe something that had taken place in the life of some one present dur- ing the day. When be asked that man if these things had happened the man, in what seemed a rather reluctant manner, admitted that it was so. He then went through many of these circumstances. After several short speeches the session came to a close by the singing of ““*Ameri- ca.”” It was stated that to-day William Emmette Coleman may be on hand. During the prozress of the eveninga very pleasing allusion was made to John Rodes Buchanan, the gray-haired octo- genariar, who poses almost as a patriarch of the cult. THE NATI[&BIHTHDM; Committees Named to Have Charge of the Cele- bration. A Proposition to Combine the Day of Independence With the Carnival. Eighteen members of the executive com- mittee of the Fourth of July committee on celebration answered rolicall yesterday on being called to order by Chairman Charles J. King. 8, L. Lunt, president of the day, calied upon the members to use their best energies to make the celebration a success. Chairman King stated that he had at his request called on General Warfield, who had suggested that the cominittee do all in its power to have the grandest military display on the Fourth and suggested that General Moeller would probably bring up the Third Brigade pending the committee could raise $4500 for transportation. Before the meeting adjourned Chairman King received a dispatch announcing that the Third could not be brought to San Fran- cisco. The secretary read the following list of committees that had been named: | _Financecommittee—I. J. Truman (chairman), E. R. Lilienthal, Arthur G. Towne, Mark Shel { don, Louis Sloss, I. W. Hellman Jr., J. B. Stet- son, Isasc Upham, D, R. McNetl, C. | Colonel A. 8. Hubbard, Raphael ‘Weill, 4 | Watkins, C. F. Crocker, Arpad Haraszthy, C. L. | Teylor, Captatn D. A-3acDonald, W, W. Mon- | tague,’ J. K. Wilson, Irving M. Scott, D. J. | Staples, E. B. Pond, H. L.Tickner, Henry L. | Davis, H. M. Wreden, George D. Toy, J. J. | O'Brién, F. W. Dohrmann, Perey Beamish, M. { Ehrman, J. K. C. Hobbd, §. C. Hammond, | James D. Pheian, A. P. Hotaling, John D. h}rn‘\ kels, John D. Tallant, I. Gutte, Stewart Menzies, Henry J. Crocker, A. T. Hatch, Frank D. Worth, T. J. Persons, J. O. B.Gunn, C. O’Connor, C. Schilling, C.'E, Benjamin. Literary committee—A. S. Hallidie (chair- man), Arthur Rodgers, Edwin Bounell, P. A. Bergerot, William F. Gibson, H. L. Davis, C. L. P. Marais, William' Greer Harrison, Joseph = tone, A.A ng committee—Samuel Foster (chair- man), Arthur G. Towne, Peter Fay, George T. Phelps, Oscar Hermann. Parade committee—Captain J. A. Margo (chairman), Meajor J. A, Whiteside, Edward Holland, Captain F. Hanson, J. R. Gprrett, Luke Battles, John Tuttle. Music ¢ommittee—H. C. Schaertzer (chair- ;;nm;) Dr. Frank H. Titus, A. M. Speck, E. J. usign. Auditing committee — John Gillson, chair- man; H. L. Tickner, Mark Lane, Charles M. Pium Jr., Morris Marcus. Regalia commltue—]ose}ph it { man; Oscar Hermann, A. J. Raisch. Transportation committee — Sam C. Ham- mond, chairman; James D. Phelan, Henry Moffatt. Hacks and carriages—W. G. Doane, chair- an; M. J. Ward, Captain F. Hanson. marshal were made ex-officio members of each committee and the chairman of each committee was empowered to fill va- cancies. A. S. Hallidie suggested that as steps had been taken in the matter of getting a fiesta in San Francisco it might be well to see if the two celebrations couid not be merged, and to that end G. W. Elder, L J. Truman, Cng;ain Margo, G. H. Umbsen and C. P. L. Marais were named a commut- tee to confer with the fiesta committee. ‘W. A. C. Smith was elected assistant secretary by a vote of 12to 7 and then it was dec dexmat if a second assistant is needed W. J. Rightmier will be chosen. On motion of Samuel Foster, Dr. George L. Fitch voting in the negative, the chair- men of the committees were empowered to add ladies to each committee, the nom- inations to be subject to the approval of the executive committee. The executive committee will hereafter meet every Monday night. SonT T CAPTAIN SMITH'S DEATH: Evidence That He Committed Suigide Obtained by the Coroner. It has been ascertained that Caplain A. ‘W. Smith, wha died at 807} Golden Gate avenue on May 21, committed suicide, though it was supposed he was the victim of opium poisoning. Dr. Samuel Hall signed a death cer- tificate and took it to the Board of Health. but it was refused. Coroner Hawkins will hold an inquest next Friday. He has discovered two important wit- nesses—T. Harder, & saloon-keeper at 7 Market street, and F. Huber of Alameda, to whom Captain Smith remarked in Har- der’s saloon the day before his death that he proposed to commit suicide because of family troubles. — Tried to Choke His Wife. Mrs. Agnes Bourke, wife of Herman Bourke, 1336 Alabama street, swore to a complaint in Judge Campbell’s court yesterday charging her husband with battery. She said that on Saturday night he threw a rope round her neck and tried to choke her. Then he struck her to the face. His reason for doing so was because she had refused to turn over her property in him, including the house in which they lived. e ee—————————————————————————— Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castoria. If.‘lle)', chair- | The president of the day and grand | Plumpness is prosper- ity, good nature, hap- piness. It is not to shiver with every cold breeze; it is defense against coughs, shelter from Neuralgia, shield against nervous pros- tration; better than all —secutity from germs of Consumption and an escape from a thou- sand aches and pains which cling to a poorly noutished body. Scott’s Emulsion of Cod-liver| Oil with Hypophos- people not over-fat, but plump. Itsmoothesout the wrinkles and brings the dimoles back. The Power of Manhood. HEN YOU LOSE THAT power you have lost all the best of life. There is a charm gone from your exist- ence, and you miss it more than anything else. But when you regain it after years of incapacity your heart will leap with joy—then the bright spirit will shine forth in your eye, and the happy smile in your countenance will tell your acquaintances that you have found a new existence. Then you meet your friends with the strong clasp of the hand and the look of confidence which tell them that “here is the' new-born man.” Your every action bespeaks new manhood. You are then a better man physically and men- tally than if you had never known weakness. “You can say that I was nearly a wreck in every way, but I am now a better man than I ever thought of being,” says L. L. Jaccard, the Jeweler, of San Leandro, Cal., after using Dr. Sanden’s Electric Belt. 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You can learn how great has been its good work by reading the little book, “Three Classes of Men,” which Dr. Sanden will send you free, closely sealed, on request. SANDEN ELECTRIC CO., ; 630 Market Street, San Francisco, Opposite Palace Hotel. Office hours; 8 A. i 80 S ORI AT L0S ANGELES, CAL. | _PORTLAND, OR., "Da Soutn Brosdway. | 253 Washingtoh wirsen AT AUCTION JUNE 2, 2 o’clock noon AT OUR SALESROOM, 638 HARKET ST. BUSINESS PROPERTY. South line (Nos. 125 and 127) of Ellis Street, 87:6 feet east of Mason. This is an elegant plece of business property In second block from Market st., eithar east or sonth also in rear of the Tivoll, and adjoins the Hotel Langham, Improved; wonld pay largely on invest- ment. tixamine this for an investment. Lar Iot, 50x100 feet, with one-half right in brick wall on west line of lot. GOLDEN GATE IMPROVED PROP- ERTY. 1896 Southeast corner of Oak and Lyon Sts., No. 1327 Oak and No. 124 Lyon St. Improvements: 2 French flats. Each contains salon parior, drawing-room, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, bath and laundry, etc. Elegantly finished; mod- era improvements, Opposite the Golden Gate Park. Examine thiy tor Investment. Rents | readily. Cholce neighborhood. Several elecirie and cable roads. Lot 25x91:2 feet. MISSION FRENCH FLATS. West line (Nos. 326-332) of Nde St., 30 feet north of Seventeenth. Tmprovements: 4 French flats of 6 and 7 rooms and bath each. Brick foundation. Street macada- mized. Castro cable; Sixteenth-st. electric-cars. Large lot, 50x95 feet, with 0-f00t alley (o Seven- eenth st. MISSION RESIDENCE LOT. | West line Florida St., 234 feet south of Twentieth. Lot ready for bullding; street sewered and mac- | adamized; plank walk: Potrero cars; lot 26x100. GOLDEN GATE AVENUE RESIDENCE. North line (No. 2002) of Golden Gate Ave., 31 feet wost of Lyon. Two-story bay-windows; seven large rooms and bath and large yard; choice flower-yard: must ba sold; examine it;: McAllister cable and eleciric cars: large iot 30x100. . FOLSOM-STREET BUSINESS LOT. ¥ Southeast line ¥olsom St., 125 feet southwest of Ninth. ‘This cholce ot is in a business location, all ready for building. With proper improvements would pay well. Street in basalt stone; electric and cable cars: lot 25x95. MISSION FRENCH FLATS. W. line (Nos. 432 and 43214 of Sanchez St., 53 feet N. of Eighteenth. Handsome bulding, with bay-windows, contain- ing 2 French flats of 3 rooms and bath each; briclk foundation; high basement: street bituminized; rents $80; 8. . and 8. M. elecric-road; 0t 25 100. MISSION SUNNY COTTAGE, W, line (No. 430) of Sanchez St., 78 feet N. of Eighteenth. Cozy cottage of 5 rooms and bath; brick founda- tion; street bituminized; rent $14; S. F. and S. M. elsecmg»mm: this property adjoins the above; lot | 25x100. . 1e-16e-16 MISSION BUSINESS AND RESIDENCE LOTS, Fronting San Jose Ave,, Twenty-ninth and Tiffany Sts. This line of business and residence lots Is very favorably located, b:ing at the terminus of the Valencia-st. cable and within one block of the Mission electric-cars, while the San Francisco and San Mnteo electric passes in front of the Property; there are 16 choice lots, 4 of which front Twent: | ninth st., 6 front San Jose ave. and 8 Tiffany 8! | these lots areall ready for building; street sew- ered; new piank walk io front of the premises. TERMS—One-third_cash, balance in 1 and 3 years; interest7 per cent per annum. EASTON, ELDRIDGE & CO., Auctioneers. Salesroom, 638 Market Street. STATEMENT ....OF THE.... CONDITION AND AFFAIRS ....OF THE.... ‘COMMERCIAL UNION | INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMIITED, | ()F.LONDON, ENGLAND, ON THE 31ST DAY | U pecember, A. D. 1895, and for the year ending | on that day, as made to the Insurance Commis- sioner of the State of Caliiornis, pursusnt to the | provisions of Sections 610 and 611 of the Political Code, condensed as per blank furnished by the Commissioner. CAPITAL. Amount of capital stcek paid up in | cashi..... .. 1,250,000 00 | ASSETS. ¥ | Real estate owned by company...... $2,392,751 53 | Loans on bonds and mortgage: 074 63 | Cash market value of all stocks and | honds owned by company.. 6,129,317 90 | Amountof loang secured by plcdge | of bonds, stocks and other markei- | nole securicies as collateral. 206,764 70 Cash in banks. SEET 1,753,822 00 | Interest due and accrued on all JMocks and IORIS... oo 83818 | Interesi due and accrued on nds | _and mortgages. 3,813 98 | Premiums {ndue course of collection 1,316,000 98 | Bills receivable, not matured, taken { _for fire and marine risks 109,391 21 Total assets, 1{ie departme: 8,999,928 04 Sundry offices for guarantees and re- Tnsurance on losses aiready paid 420,577 85 Rents and interest due. 3,592 25 Stamps in hand. ... :370 ‘Total assets.......... LIABILITIES. £l r $585,300 1 | Gross premiums on fire risks run- ning'one year or iess (reinsur | ance 50 per cent). .. 2 | Gross prominmg o iire Fiska run: f 118,800 00 | “hing more than one year (ren- | surance pro rais)... & | Gross premiums on 1! land navigatioa risk. ance 100 per cent . Gross preminms ol arine time | Tisks (reinsurance 50 per cent).. Liabilities uncer life department Cash dividends remaining un paid Al other demands against the com- pany... Total liabilities. 2,278,173 96 $14,631,616 79 INCOME. Net _cash actually received for fire | _premiums........ Net cash actuaily received for ma- $5,566,922 79 rine premiums. eesvneeenaas 1,150,602 7T Recerved for interest and dividends on bonds, stocks, loans and from all other sources...... 383,371 5! Received for transfer fees. ‘Total income of life depart: 1,240,733 04 Total INCOME...vveresetersn . $8,200,786 80 EXPENDITURES. Net amount paid for fire losses...... $3,286,514 52 Net amount paid for marine 10ss 797,342 98 Dlfldend:ll‘oz:eodck(holdcrs.. e, 120287 raid or oW for commission o! brokerage. 787,665 50 Paid for saiarics. ‘i35 and other) arges for officers, clerks, etc.... Paid for State, National and local [ 176829218 b 854,881 38 . %7,316,492 58 Losses tncurred durt o 1 urin T yee rooms o orvr- 83,183,074 00 788,933 00 RISKS AND. PREMIUMS. Total expenditures.. Fire, RISKS. PREMIUMS. Net amount of risks written during the year.| $1,995,044,996| $7,268 47372 Net amount of| risks _expired during the year..| 1,079,380,172| 4,595,656 68 Net smount in force December, 31, 1895......... 1,363,006,153| 4,720,760 13 MARINE RISKS.| PREMIUMS. Ne: amonont of risks _written during the year..| $388,967,055| $1,656,635 00 Net amount of| risks expirea during the year.| 383,785,405, 1.687,775 00 Net amount in force December 31, 189! 94,845,600| 963,525 00 JOHN TROTTER, Chalrman. H. MANYX, Becretary. i Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th day of April, 1896. ° G.¥. WARREN, Notary Public. PACIFIC COAST BRANCH OFFICE, 801 California Street. C. F. MULLINS, Manager.