The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, June 27, 1896, Page 13

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 1896. 18 MANY INTERESTS PLACED ON TRIAL, Editor High Prosecuted by W. J. Dingee for Crim- inal Libel. FULL JURY SELECTED. W. W. Foote Appears for the President of the Water Company. HISTORY TOLD IN QUERIES, The Trial Expected to Decide Many Questions That Are Now in Doubt. 04xLAND OFFICE SAX FrANoISCO CALL,) 908 Broadway, June 26. | Not since Judge Wood was elected to the bench has the Police Court presented such s dignified appearance as this morn- Editor High Is Surprised That Libel Su'ts Shou d Have Been Brought in Cak'ard. ing. Gavin Dhu High, editor of the Oake land Times, was on trial for the alleged ibelin Oakland Water Company. On account of the many sided issues that will be intro- duced the case is of the greatest interest to capitalists, bankers, politicians and many others who are supposed to be in some way or other connected with the newspaper that has made more history than any paper in this county. W. W. Foote was present as special at- torney forthe prosecution in connection th Deputy District Attorney Church. igh was represented by W. A. and H. f San Francisco. eller, who re- prize of §20 for an essay on, “Whby the Oakland Times is not a News- vpaper”’; Frank J. Moffitt, who is associated with the Ding says that he is not in the fight; well, who owned the Times for a few weeks before G. D. High was put in control and | who com ed it to awsieve; Emil Nus- baumer, H, M. Cameron, Christian -Schrei- ber, F. Farwell, and many attorneys and merchants. The usual play was made for a con- tinuance by defendant’s attorneys, butit was denied and the talesmen were called to the box. ‘The examination of the talesmen showed what each side feared most. The Oakland Water Company and Editor High seemed to be only secondary factors in the case. W. E. Dargie and F.J. Moffitt seemed to be most feared by the editor’s counsel, while W. W. Foote was not_particulariy anxious that friends of the officers of local banks should be on the jury. There was a history told between the lines of theexam- ination to which each talesman was sub- jected. Although Mr. High declares he is sole editor and proprietor of the Times it President Dargie Was Merely an Inter- estcd Spectator. is known that.there is a heavy incum- brance upon it, and an impression pre- vails that Mr. High is not_ altogether re- sponsible for whatappears in the paper he edits. Of course, everybody knows that Frank J. Moffitt is on the inside of everything connected with the paper, as be owned it for several years, and be is really a central figure in the suit, although_ he is not men- lioned even as a witness. Every talesman was asked if he knew Mr. Moffit or had *‘dbne politics’” with him,and while many answered aflirmatively, many had not. The whole day was taken up with get- ting a jury, and finally the fo!lowu!g twelve were agreeable to all parties: E Whitehead, piano dealer; H. F. Larrabee, carpenter; C. Wiedersheim, florist; G. L. Broadwater, builder; H. Bruenn, music teacher: W. C. Mason, confectioner; 8. Anderson, carpet dealer; A. 8. Wood- bridge, real estate; Byron Rutley, tailor; J. Watson, nurseryman; J. Smith, photographer; F. Farwell, paint dealer. & The case was then continued to next Monday for the taking of testimony. M. Theater Lease Renewed. OAKLAND, CaL., June 26.—The original Jease of the Macdonough Theatre was surrendered this afternoon to the estate. A little Jater a new lease was recorded Manager Friedlander. As the original lease was to Al Bouvier, who sent all the Baldwin attractions over here, the new leuse to the Columbia management is of President W. J. Dingee of the | | The last dividend was 4} per cent, and | the cashier, by the increase in the local | looked upon with much interest. It 1snot known what effect, if any, the chanee will have upon the Macdonough management, which has been made very successful by Ch arles E. Cooke. PHYSICIANS QULAIFY. The Board of Health Now Homeopath Mem- bers. OAKLAND, Car., June 26.—Dr. Nelson H, Chamberlain and Dr. Sloan E. Small, the two homeopath physicians Mayor Davie appointed Thursday afternoon as members of the Board of Health, qualified thus afternoon. They both strongly deny that there has been any consultation or arrangement regarding patronage and say they are bound by no pledges or promises to any party, person or cliques regarding patronage. The majority of the board are now homeopath, while the old board were allo~ path and there 1s much speculation as to what changes will be made, as all the Falruusge is now held be the friends of the atter school. Has Four RAISING THE FUNDS. Alameda County Endeavorers Ready tv Do Their Share. OAKLAND, CaL., June 26.—The First Baptist Christian Endeavor Society took the initial step for Alameda County En- deavorers last night in raising the $25,000 guaranteed from this county toward de- fraying the expenses of the International Endeavor Convention of 1897, which, it is expected, will be held in San Francisco. It was voted that the society with a mem- bership of 105 should raise $150 for that purpose. The societies throughout the city and county will now all be appealed to to de- termine what they can and will do in this work, and it is believed there will be no trouble 1n raising the necessary amount among the eighty-five or more societies. The California Jdelegation to the conven- tion at Washington, D. C., will leave next Tuesday morning. July 4 and 5 will be spenut in Chicago, and "all will arrive at their destination Weduesdsy, July 7,about 3P M. Among those who will be in attendance from this county will be Rev. R. F. Coyle, D. D., Rev. Barton W. Perry, A.J. Mc- Murtry and Miss Mabel Doub. There are several others who may yet decide to go. e —— SAID A FLY BIT HIM. Reason Assigned by William Collins for Demolishing Household Effects. OAKLAND, CaL, June 26.—William Collins, the young man who demolished the furniture at his home Weanesday af- ternoon because, as he said, a fly had bit him on the cheek and he wanied to kill it, was committed to Napa by the Insanity Commissioners to-day. He is only 26 years of age, but for eight years or more he has been kept chained in a room in his mother's cottage at 167 Eighth street. He sat grinning through- out the proceedings. The mother and sister told of his queer and violent conduct and said they were afraid of their lives while he was about. ALAMEDA 1S PROSPERING This Is Shown by the Increase in Deposits at the Savings Bank. Evidence Tendered in the Irjunction | Suit of a Technical Nature Only. ALAMEDA, CaL., June 26.—According to the figures supplied by Cashier J. E. | Baker of the Alameda Bank the city is steadily prospering. The dividend tode- | positors in the savings bank for the half- | year just ending is41{ per cent perannum. | the decrease is brought about chiefly, says rate of taxation. “Business,” said the cashier, “has in- creased since January. At that time there was on deposit in the savings bank $600,- | 000; now there is $640,000. The number of | depositors is 2995; in January the number was 2777.” In the commercial department, or bank proper, the usual aividend has been ae- clared, and there is now on deposit $200,- 000. Tneamount of capital stock in the bank proper is $100,000, all of which has been subscribed. In the savings institution the capital stock is the same, but the amount paid up | is only $40,000. Messrs. R. R. Thompson | and Joseph Knowland hold the greatest number of shares in both concerns. Fleming’s Injunction Suit. ALAMEDA, Car., June 26.—The evi- dence tendered to-day against the Cily‘ Trustees in the injunction suit was all of a technical character. T. G. Cartwright, Wallace Briggs and R. T. Valentine were examined. The opinions offered were, that incandescent dynamos cannot be operated economically in furnishing arc lights, and that the present condition of the plant is sufficient to furnish incandes- cent lights for commercial purposes. Cart- | wright admitted he had not operated a | plant since 1888, and Briggs that he knew nothing about the facts of the case. So far, Delanoy has stated, on oath and elsewhere, (hat he had no interest in the Fleming suit, but the examination of the city’s electrician reveals the opposite. Wiese was invited.to call at the Sterling Company’s office by Dalano{. This was about the beginning of April, and before going he consulted with the City Atior- ney. Wiese stated he called, and Delanoy and Lioyd made a proposition to him which would insure him a job with them as an electrician, Behind the door of the room where the conversation took place szt a stenograp er, busily engaged in taking the conversation. Mr. Bruner sought to introduce these stenographic notes in evidence. It is expected the case will close to-morrow. Notes of the Day. ALAMEDA, CaL., June 26.—The Peo- ; ple’s Party Club will discuss at 1ts meet- ing to-morrow night, “Money; Is It Created by God, by Labor or by Law?" A. A. Bchneider, administrator of the estate of Matthew Scuneider, has sold THE CaLtroute in Alameda to A. F. Classen. Spruce Camp No. 132, W. 0. W., holds an increase meeting and high jinks on | Wednesday evening next. Pawnee Tribe, 1. 0. R. M., will celebrate at Sunset Park | on July 4. The Evcinal Yacht Club cruise to Goat Island scheduled for to-morrow has been indefinitely postponed. The Christian Endeavor societies will go to Glenwood Springs on July 4. BAILEY ORDAINED. Next Week He Will Be Married to Miss Hansen. OAKLAND, CaL., June 26.—Rev. A. W. Bailey, who as a student has been in charge of the Concregational chapel at Fruitvale for some time past, was formally ordained into the ministry yesterday at a council held for that purpose in the Hay- wards Congregational Church. He will now accept the pastorate of the Fruitvale church. Besides these two important events in his life next Thursday he will be united in wedlock to Miss Minnie Hansen, a niece of Mrs. Weatherby, at the home of the latter on East Fourteenth streetand Fruit- vale avenue. e S SoME Republican gold-bug history in to- daey’s Star. % | were overcome by the power of the Para- MISERY WITHIN THE CITY OF GOD, Five Starving Infants Found in a Tent at Beulah Park: * HUNGRY AND SHIVERING Food for the Soul in Plenty, but No Nourishment for the Body. “LET ME TO THY BOSOM FLY.” Two of the Little Ones and the Mother in Need of Medical Aid. OAKLAND OrricE SAN FRANCISCO CALL. 908 Broadway, June 26. Out in Beulah Park a young-looking womean was found to-day, living in a tent have wanted and have drunk water to moke us feel less hungry. I can stand it, but for the little ones it is hard.” As the mother was speaking she stood at the door of the tent, shivering. She did not ask the visitor in, as the tent was not put in order. Probably her tired limbs had done as much ‘‘housekeeping” as in places where circumstances were favor- able, but she was not disposed to parade ber poverty. The little ones ran in and out of the tent and a little tot pointed to the eaves and said to the artist, ‘“Mister, ver ain’t got der picter in.” The “picture” to which the dirty little hand pointed was a piece of card with a text of scripture on it. What irony! The words were, “Behold ! I come quickly and my reward is with me.” Then the baby, who was pressed close to its mother’s breast, began to cry. It wasa fretful cry, and the sound caused the mother’s wan brow to knit still closer. Just at that moment the beautiful, soft notes came o'er the lea from the taber- naclé: Jesus, lover of my soul, Let me to thy bosom fly. A new light came into the woman’s eye and with it a tear. “Yes, that’s it,’”” she said half audibly. Asking to be excused, she withdrew, shiv- ering, into the tent to be alone with her misery and her darlings, for she loves them. Oaklander Honored. OAKLAND, Car., June 26.—Dr. George H. Derrick of this city to-day received no- tification that he had been appointed to a vice-presidency of the National Repub- lican Leagne Club. This gives him the charge of the organization of these clubs in the Third Congressional District, and will be of much interest to many Repub- licans of the district. 1 7. d e ‘ 2 > {\ it al £ MISERY WITHIN THE CITY OF GOD. The dreary tent in the “Park of Peace” where a faithful mother was found yesterday doing all in her power to keep five little tots from starving. with five little children. The family is destitute and practically deserted by the bread-winner. The wind was blowing strong and cold, but nowhere in the vicinity was it blowing stronger or more coldly than on the indi- vidual slope of Beulah Park where was the forlorn dwelling-place of this unhappy family. 5 The park is not generally associated with squalor and poverty. Itisthe scene of religious revivals and its very name sig- nifies ‘‘peace.”” In the tabernacle, a short distance from the abode of unhappiness, the songs of Zion are sung daily and a few nights ago scores of people were so happy at having been “born again into the king- dom of life and happiness” that they clete. So the evangelists said. The place is owned by a millionaire, who is credited with being notably generous, and *‘God- bless you”’ resounds in the camp from morn till midnight. In such a place no one locks for misery. Within tbe sound of the sweet singing of many Christians the cries of kungry, cold little children and of a faithful, suffering | But they are | mother are not expected. there, within the confines of what is con- sidered by those that dwell therein an earthly paradise. Mrs. Prescott, agent of the Children’s Society, visited the place to-day and learned a heartrending story from a young woman who is pale, rather pretty and of a delicate build and frail in health. He name is Mrs. Talbert, and she has been married ten years, although she does not look to be more than 25 years of age. Four children have been buried and five are with her in the tent, which is small, and on the windward slope of Beulah Park. A baby of 8 months old is very ill and was never strong. Another of 21 months of age is also ill. There is an old stove out- side the tent which has passed the day of usefulness. William Talbert, the father, has been at the Harty mining camp, Shasta County, about a year where he is employed irregu- larly. He sent his family to Oakland abouta month ago. His wife had one qol- lar in her possession upon arriving here and did not receive a line from her hus- bana till this morning, Contrary to his promise and expectation the letter con- tained neither money nor mention of any. Cruelty and want have contributed their share toward clouding wlat was once— as is very evident—an unusually bright mind and making a devoted mother at times an unsafe companion for her little ones with whom she is alone, except when an occasional tenter invifes them to make a brief call. 8o far as food is concerned, the family have been without any, except what a few friends have carried to them, and the frail mothier says that they have made up for the lack of food by an extra allowance of water. Un one occasion, when she had three babies nursing the bottle at one time, she was obliged to crawl around on her hands and knees to get their milk, be- cause of a severe attack of rheumatidm. Several times she has been forced to get up when her baby has been but two days old and care for her family. To make matters worse, it will not be long before there is another little member added to the household. The father was written to-day and asked what he proposes to do. An effort will be made to have all the children provided for and the mother given the treatment her condition demands. “It is the saddest case I have met,” said Mrs. Prescott to-night. “The cause of it all seems to be a lack of responsibility on the part of the father, in addition to intemperanc: and general worthlessness. Out of all this there is the conseqaent cruelty that naturally follows. And the mother isa bright, proud little thing, who richly deserves the best of care, if for nothing else than for her fidelity to her helpless little ones.” ‘When a CALL man went to the tent at dusk the night was rapidly growing colder and the air was damp. “We cannot cook anything to-night,” gaia the frail woman, becanse the wind is the wrong way fo suit the stove. We have had plenty to eat to-day, because some friends came here; but many days we REPUBLICANS AT OUTS, Each of Berkeley’s Two Clubs Wonders Why the Other Exists. Young Stoddard, the Would-Bs Actor, Leclaims to the Oaks of Mitch. ell’s Canyon. BERKELEY, Car, June 26—Rast Berkeley has two Republican eclubs, and each is questioning the other’s right to exist. Many citizens are in a quandary to know which of the two is the legitimate cluband which one should receive rirst recognition. In each club there are over 100 members, and citizens of about equal standing are on their membership roll. The first club to be formed came into life through the instrumentality of Robert Edgar, a member of the Republican Con- gressional Committee. This club met and organized at Odd Fellows' Hall a short time ago, with William L. Hill as presi- dent, Robert Edgar vice-president, and C. 8. Merrill secretary, while the second club was organized last Tuesday night at a meeting called by John W. Stricker of the Republican County Central Committee. Members of the Stricker Club declare that the Edgar Club was organized without the assistance or approval of any other regular Republican organizations, and that it will not receive recognition by the State Central Committee. The Stricker men further claim that their club is the only one that shouid existasa representative body, and that coalition is the only thing that should result from their now separate and inharmonious ex- istence. On the other hand, some of the most prominent members of the Edgar Club maintain that their club should receive recognition at the hands of the Stare Cen- tral Committee, since they were first to permanently organize. The Stricker %lub has several member- ehip rolls now in circulation, with the hope of increasing i's membership before the next meeting occurs Tuesday evening. Talks to the Trees. BERKELEY, CAL, June 26,—Roy Stod- dard, the youthful would-be actor, has left home and, in the absence of a more inspir- ing audience, is engaged in declaiming to the trees and landscape of Mitchell's Canyon. Stoddard was a member of the company organized by young Chick, which dis- banded when the organizer and manager was locked up in his home by a mother who did not approve of his™ histrionic efforts. Chick is still confined and Stod- dard, presumably with a view to keeping in practice, spends his time in rehearsing amid the solitude of Mitchell’s Canyon the stirring scenes he and his companions were to have presented in Shattuck Hall. Brief News Items BERKELEY, CAvr., June 26.—The mar- riage of Margaret McDonald of Berkele and D. J. McNeil of Los Angeles too{ place yesterday morning. Rev. Father Phillips officiated. The Popuiists of West Berkeley held a meeting to-night at their clubrooms in the west end. The ladies of the Political Equality So- ciety of Oakland met at the residence of Mrs. Stokes, Klinkner avenue, last even- ing and discussed the issues of the day. On next Thursday evening Berkeley Lodge, 1. 0. O. F., wiil install their new officers for the ensuing six months. The Carpenters’ Union ot Berkeley will give a socialin Pythian Hall on July 6. The committee of arrangements consists of Messrs. Moran, Steedman, Richter, Mitcbell and McClellan. The Salingers will play the Queen City Baseball Club to-merrow afternoon on the campus. X At the meeting of the Lorin Christien Eundeayor Society last evening, the follow- ing officers were elected: President, A. Wright; vice-president, Miss Irwin; re- cording secretary, Miss Shores; treasurer, H. Irwin. ——————— Has Little Fear. OAKLAND, CAv., June 26.—Miss Maude Smith is not afraid of being a young widow, as she has consented to become the wife of Robert Earlston, the aeronaut who goes up in balloons and descends by the parachute route. In their license he gives hisage as 21 and that of his pros- pective bride as 18, WANTS HARRIS INDICTED Mrs. Margaret Barkeley Goes Before the Grand Jury. She Accuses a Stock Broker of Embezzling Her Money and Stocks. Yesterday ' Mrs. Margaret Barkeley and her lawyer, Frank Shay, presented to the Grand Jury a very serious accusation against Oharles P. Harris, a stockbroker at 318 Pine street. According to the nar- rative told to the District Attorney and said to be sustained by entries taken from the books of the broker by an expert ac- countant, the vender of stock did a smash- ing business with other people’s money and stocks, and then had no means of set- tling accounts when the day of reckoning came, According to Mrs. Barkeley’s version, Harris brought her out in debt to_him in the sum of $11,000. As she was positive that a large sum was due to her she got Mr. Shay to examine the books and then some re- markable transactions were revealed. In one transaction, where he advanced $63L to complete the sm-chase, on her account, of 200 shares of Con. Virginia, 100 of Ophir ard 100 of Overman, he sold the stock on the day of purchase for $1160. Then with $500 of her money in his pocket he charged her interest on $631 for years, and bought up an assessment account of $342 on stocks which he had sold. In another transaction he bought 100 shares of Belcher for $612, charged Mrs. Barkeley that amount and sold the stock the same day at that price. When sold on her order she got only $134 from him. She avers that he never kept a share of stock over night—that he sold everythiug in sight—and when the recent advance in stocks came he had nothing to sell, and consequently went under. She claims that Harris owes her $4000. It was related as an incident of Har- ris’ career that he owed Mr. Lillie of San Jose a large sum on account. Lillie or- dered his Con, Virginia sold, but Harris did not have it. The San Jose man gave notice that he would have a settlement without the aid of courts and lawyers, and the matter became so serious that Harris’ :f[:{(llll_er-ln-lnw put up $5000 and settled with dllie. Mrs. Barkeley told the District Attorney that she was only one of 120 women whose money and stocks had been swept away by Harris’ peculiar methods of do- mfi business. She had been implored by others to be lenient and give him time. She says that she did consider at one time the advisability of making still further advances of money when she deemed it best to have herlawyerlook at the broker’s books. This expertexamination disclosed such a state of affairs that she resolved to seek to haye Harris indicted for embezzle- ment on the showing of herown accounts. ——————— THISTLE CLUB SOCIAL. Scottish Clans Make Merry in Native Sons’ Hall. Lads and lassies in highland costumes appeared in the drama, rendered instru- mental selections and exhibited their prewess with foil and club ata literary entertainment given by the San Francisco Scottish Thistle Club in Native Sons’ Hall last evening. The hall was decorated 1n an interesting manner. “San Francisco Scottish Thistle CIbb” was emblazoned in letters of gold on the drop curtain, which was of the deepest crimson. The balcony rail was completely ob- scured by rich draperies of white and blue, studded here and there with tiny stars which shone like burnished gold. To com- plete the scene flags of the United States and of the United Kingdom were ar- ranged together in a pleasing manner. When the entertainment ovened a large crowd was in waiting, and if repeated en- cores are to be accepted as an indication the efforts of the participants were highly appreciated. Following is the programme: Overture, medley of Scottish airs, Fairgrieve & Gregg's Orchestra; scene from Sheridan Knowles’ play, “The Wife’’ (in which St. Pierre by a trick'gets possession of the dagger of the villian Duke, and is enabled to compel him to sign the confession of his own infamous prac- tices—St. Pierre, George W. Paterson; Ferrardo, Emilo Lastreto); fenci ng exuibition, Professor Tronchet, assisted by Emil Ortion and Miss May Warring; baritone solo, selected, William H. Hallett: club swinging, Messrs. Bernhardt and Holdridge; character sketch, “An Artist’s Dream,” Will Carlton. (The artist, an admirer of Burhs, has just completed a portrait of the bard, Dreaming of fame and future greatness, his erratic fancy conjures from the canvas the living semblance of the poet, who regales him with song and story till cock-crow, at the sound of which he reappears upon the canvas.) Specialties, up to date, Little Victoria Orr; in- teriude, “Memories o’ the Auld Hame,” Fair- grieve & Gregg’s Orchestra. “The Irib ilations of a Married Flirt”—Nico- demus Nobbs, 8 _toy vender, George W. Pater- son; Mackintosh Moke, *the married fiirt,” JamesNiven; Eglaniine Roseleaf, a fop, Tom Irwin; Julia, Moke's wife, Miss A.'G. Paterson; Susie Hopkins, the maid, Mrs. George W. Pat- erson; porters,etc. Scene—Interlor of Sunflower Lodge. Time— Present. The committees were: Literary — Gerge W. Paterson, chairman; George Bushby, James Gillies, George G. Wat- son, Thomas Christie. Floor Manager, George G. Watson. Floor committee—D. Pollock, D, Brown, F. Fitzgerald, W. Gillies. At the conclusion of the programme all present mingled in the mazes of the dance until the ‘“‘wee sma’ hours” of morn- ing. FORECLOSURE ONLY. No Desire for & New Ruceiver for thq California and Nevada Rail- road. OAKLAND, CAvn, June 26.—Regarding the suit of the Central Trust Company of New York to foreclose its mortgage on the California and Nevada road, as an- nounced this morning, Receiver King has this to sa’xly: “The Trust Company is the holder of two bond issues of this road. The first issue was on work actually done on the road and cash expended by Captain J. W. Smith in construction. The second issue, it is claimed, is illegal, as it is not based on actual work on the road. The com- pany is satisfied with the receiver and present management of the road and does not desire to make any change.” —————— Brutal Killing of a Pet. OAKLAND, Car., June 26.—Dr, Boyes’ coachman reported an aggravated case of cruelty to the Humane Society to-day. Dr. Boyes is now traveling in Europe, and he left his little boy and a valuable pet dog'in the care of his coachman. Yester- day the dog chased a duck belonging to a woman residing on Park avenue. The coachman says the woman clubbed the dog to death, after tying it to a fence, and finally cut off its head. The Sheriff and Secretary Sanford have examined into the matter and a warrant will be issued. . Waif at San Leandro. SAN LEANDRO, Car., June 26.— A little babe was found near Joseph Herr- scher's store this morning. It was on a doorstep and had been abandoned. The news of the finding of the little one created excitement in the town, where a similar event is unknown. It is being temporaril, cared for, and will be taken to the Chil- dren's Society in Oakland. An Unpleasant Dispatch. OAKLAND, CAL., June 26.—Mrs. Mont- omery, assistant pastor of the First ethodist Church, received a dispatch from Marshville, Or., to-night containing the information that her son, who went north some time ago for his health, had suddenly gone insane. e ] | after Sunday’s services and will lie in state HAuction Jales - AUCTION SALE FOR CREDITORS. $25,000 WORTH OF JAPANESE HIGE-ART GOODS! Placed in my hands by the CREDITORS of the ORIENTAL = TRADING = COMPANY, All to be closed out on the premises, 419 KEARNY STREET, COMMENCING ON MONDAY, JUNE 22, 1896, At 10:30 A. M. and 2 P, M., and C This is Bronzes, ings, Anclent and Musical Instruments. anton Curios, Oid Satsuma, Kaga, Kochl, Sale posit ONEER FOR CREDITORS. CHAS. EASTMAN, AUCTI ontinuing Daily Until All Is Sold. sitively the largest stock on the coast, consisting of Orlental Ococo Rugs, Elegant Screens, Cloisonne, Awata. Bishu, Ivory and Wood Carv- ive as store is rented. Ladles particularly invited. EALLOPERS AT SAN JOSE: A Race Meeting to Be Held in the Garden City Beginning in July. Races by Electric Light One of the Objectionable Features—Good Purses Promised. San Jose is to have a spell of summer | racing furnished by the jaded nags that are now eating their heads off in stalls ad- jacent to the local racecourses in Qakland and Sacramento. The projector of the new euterprise in the Garden City is Cliff Phillips, proprie- tor of the People’s Palacein this City, who has secured a lease of the Santa Clara Agricultural Society’s park and racecourse for a period of ten years, beginning July 1. In the racing venture are .associated with Mr. Philips several local and San Jose horsemen, whose names are as yet kept 1n the background. n an interview, Mr. Phillips stated that it was the intention to open the race- meeting about July 20, to run three days each week, continuing until the opening of the Agricultural Society’s annual fair in September. d * The size of the purses has not yet been decided on, but Mr. Phillips stated they would besubstantial enough to induce the owners to enter their horses. There are now about 125 horses quar- tered on the San Jose track, and with the additional ones that will be attracted by the offer of purses, the men inter- ested in the deal think some good racing could be furnished. The races would be run_under the rules of the Agricultural Bociety of that county, and the society would also have the appointing of the offi- cials in the stand. Where the jockeys will be secured is a mystery, for nearly all of the riders that were seen in the saddle at the last Ingleside meeting are now follow- ing the Montana circuit. The one undesirable feature of the new enterprise is the fuct that it is the inten- tion of the management to give races by electric light on Saturday night of each week, and oftener if the innovation proves asuccess. Arclights will be strung around the track for a distance of four furlongs, and this will be the limit of the dashes to start with. Electric light racing has been tabooed by reputable turf organizations the country over, and if this feature is not eliminated the San Jose track will prob- ably find its name placed on the outlaw list. Regarding the foreien book feature the projector said the question has not been introduced. “‘In fact,” said Mr. Phillips, ‘‘our plans are not yet fully matured.” FIRE [N NEW SAUSALITO, Three Buildings and Their Con- tents Destroyed in a Few Minutes. Excelient Work of Checking the Flames Done by the Crews of the Ships. SAUBALITO, CaL., June 26.—At 11:30 o-night a disastrous fire broke out in what isknown as New Sausalito. Suddenly the flames were seen breaking out of Judge Belrude’s stable, and before hardly an ef- fort could be made to check the fire, the building and contents were destroyed. The horses, however, were saved. The flames extended to Paul Trouett's butcher-shop and stables, and both build- ings were soon in ashes. Upon the first alarm of fire the officers and crews of the ships in the barbor hur- ried ashore and did excellent work in checking the flames. The men were from the British ships Hollingwood, Brablock, Kilmeny and the Hahnemann. They saved the new residence of Joe Lawrence only by the greatest efforts. The farniture was all moved out of the | A menaced building badly scorched. Several of the persons who were fighting the fire were slightly burned by the fierce | flames. The damage caused by the destruction of the three buildings and their contents is about $3000, partially covered by insur- | ance. The origin of the fire is unknown, | but it is thought to have been the work of | an incendiary. CALLED TO HIS REWARD Death of Father Fernandes of the Por- tuguese Church After a Short Illness. OAKLAND, CAL., June 26.—Father F. Fernandes, pastor of the St. Joseph’s Por- tuguese Church at Magnolia and Seventn streets, died last night after a ten days’ illness. The remains will be taken to the church until 10 A. M. Monday, when the funeral will be held. | Archbishop Riordan will officiate, as- sisted by Father Gloria and other local priests. —————————— RAILROAD SUIT DISMISSED. Judge Seawell Refuses to Allow J. How~ ard Smith to Amend a Complaint. Judge Seawell yesterday refused to al- low J. Howard Smith to file an amended complaint in his suit against the Market- street Railway Company et al, Smith is a stockholder in the Ferries and Cliff House Railway Company. The Market-street Company holds some real estate that Smith claims belongs to the company in which he is a stockholder. He urged the Cliff House railway to sue the Market-street Company for the land, but it refused. He then brought suit in his own name, alleging in his complaint that the Market-street Company is not legall, incorporated. He now desires to -meni the complaint by adding to it certain pro- Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria. ALLEN COWAN, Auctioneer—230 Sutter Street. Advances on'Consignments. WILL SELL THIS DAY, At his rooms, ‘230 Sutter St., At 11 o'cloek, without reserve, THE CONTENTS OF A FOUR-ROOI FLAT, 1 Stove; 5 Bedroom Sets in Oak: Hair Mat- Box Couches; Chairs; Orna- 8 foot Extension ments: Crockerv and Glassware: Parlor Tables and Chairs: also 1 Billlard Table: Elegant Bar Fixtures: Very Handsome Showcase of Beautiful Birds. Brokers can be sure the goods are for sale. ASSIGNEE SALE. htering prices balance of assignee's sale. ays, Buggies, Carts, Harness, etc., must go. Come and make an offer. 1128-1141 Mission st. o) ceedings on the part of representatives of the two railway companies. Judge Seawell in_his opinion says: “If the Market-street Company is not an in- corporation it is not & person, and neither can i¢ be a party to an action. Even if the company were a corporation it would be unrecessary for plaintiff o set up proceed- ings under which that company claims title for the purpose of showing that they are invalid on their face. The burden would be for it to show that it had title. Plaintiff’s motion is, therefore, denied.” BALDWIN ON A SALARY. The New Fee Bill Causes the Marshal to Lose Several Thousand Dollars. The bill recently passed by Congress placing United States marshals and depu- ties on salary will go into effect July 1. Marshal Baldwin will now get $4000, in- stead of a possible $6000, as under the fee system. This year Baldwin has made all the law allows, though durin§ the preced- Infi twelve months he was a few hundred dollars shy. His deputies, five in number, will also be placed on a salary and appointed by the Attorney-General. Mangnl Baldwin hus recommended the reappointment of the entire force under him, and there is no reason to suppose that the authorities at Washington will go contrary to his wishes. Sam Knight and Bert Schlessinger, as- sistants to the District Attorney, were re- appointed yesterday for a term of four years. —————————— BY A STRATEGIC MOVE. The Columbia Theater Management Now Controls the Macdonough. Messrs. Friedlander, Gottlob & Co. of the Columbia Theater of this City have leased the Macdonough Theater in Oak- land. The Macdonough compares fayor- ably with any of the theaters in the State. Tt is the intention of the new manage- ment to give continuous performances in their newly acquired house, or as nearly 80 as is possible. Mr. Friedlander stated that there would be no discriminating, but that all good and first-class attractions would be booked for engagements at their houses. For the opening of the Macdonough, which occurs on Tuesday, July 7, John Drew, with Lis company, will be the attraction. e e HOTEL ARRIVALS. GRAND HOTEL J Enright, Redding H Fraley, Sacto C B Carroll, Cal C F Hoffman, Cal A B Lemmore, Gal W E Lande, lowa Mrs M Hoover, Sacto W IS Healey, Cal P Johnson, Sta Cruz C Carlson, Newcastle F R Hofer Jr, Nev Mrs C D Steele, Ohicago Miss M Steele, Chicago Miss Collins, Cal Miss iace, Cal T E Naber, Fresno F A Hawkins, Williams J Sultivan, Willows Aaron Smith, Los Ang A S Cooper, Cal N Wines & w, Cal ¥ O Bacon, Collins R G Small, Collins E Vaentine & w, Alagkn P Varine. Alaska T J Hall, Gridley H W Crew & fam, Cal Mrs M Dounelly, Cal Mrs A R Gaudoefo, Cal Miss C Gaudoefo, Cal Mrs A C Tuck. N Y C B Hall, Sacto G A Mason, Boston T Prather, Oakiand J Hinds, Sta Cruz J M Flodgett, Lodi Mrs M Lucas, Yokohama J Hayes, Boston MreG M Finley. DC Miss M G Lewis, Oregon 1IN Lean, Arizona R M Drake, Sacto I N Wilson, Sacto G M Foote, Holister B D Hurd, fowa Miss Paxton, Cal E E Hall, Los Ang W K Brown, Cal T 1 Hartenbower, 111 RUSS HOUSE. ki Mrs 1 Rhodes, Reno Miss P Rhodes, Reno DrJ ¥ Mohu. Los Ang Jofin Daly, Healdsburg W J Kropke, San Diego J Taompson, Sta Barbara 3 H Murray&w,Tucson T J Murray, Volcano 3 Medery, Pope Valley I L Wotlerd, PopeValley L H Suecieed, Pope Val L Bonos, Ceorgetown M 'S Morrow, N J R 0 McCullough, Mo ¥ J Murphy,Guerneville J Bannister, San'Jose H S Rams'y, San Jose 8 J Allen, Santa Rosa e&w,0akld H F Davis, Stockton ngs Landg B Peord, Oakland Csolverence,Geyserville 3. J D Arlington, Cal ssen, Mrs S J Lynch, S Cruz Miss W E Craig, Cal F K Merrill. Cloverdale John Donley & w, Cal J Gay, Sierra Co A Newlea!, N Y C E Maloney,Santa Cruz F Waters,Bowlder Creek W Washford, Haywards Dr P M _Menefee, Arcata Miss J R Bryan, kureka Miss E Clifford, Eureka Miss C Charles, Eureka E V Spencer, Susanville C ffen, Chicago J W Kenoney, Mexico J W Evans, Jackson R McDonald, Butte Co M M O'Del, Bakersfield CW Weaver, Healdsburg Mrs J Sena'te, L Angeles L Jones, Kureka LICK HOUSE. J Lake, Cal W H Coleman, Oakland J L Delano, Rocklin & W Mahon, Bakersfield D Fairbanks, Petaluma Miss Fairbanks, Petalum Miss D Fairbanks, Peta Mrs M A Johnson, Reno J_P Sheridan, Roseburg £ Wickersham, Fresno K Mahon, YubaCity C B ~eeley, Napa C Gonzales & f, Mexico I Orozco, Mexico W spalding, Truckee Miss L, Bubb, Santa Clara Mrs M Haithouse, Cal Mrs Dvan, Lawrence Miss Sutberland, Cal T W Oates, Santa Rosa. D E Knight & w, MarysvJ D Calp, San Filipe W J McDermott, S Jose F Morris, Cal CJ Freeman & w, Sacto J F Ci C'A Rice, Santa Crus E L Van Cleer, Stockton C H Keys, Pescadero R T Allen. Oakland H Spring, San Jose G Blake, Redding C Deming & w, Ventura A Hastings & w, Merced H Beeger, Redwood Cty F Zix, Tarbinken 7 Koch, Cal N Neilson & w, Mt Eden ¥ Smith, Fresno E P Colgan & f, Sacto Do , Cal penter, Mtn View Morgan, Sacto PALACE HOTEL. ‘W P McNalr, Wichita Mrs J Johnson, Oakland W T Wright, Mt View Mrs J O Reis, Cal SH fnrwoks, Cal D A Wilkins, Chicago J € Moore, Chicago G B Bennett, St Louis Miss Bell, Cal W S Jackson, Shanghal MrsWsSJackson,Shangh L Manning, Mont Mrs Leach, Oakiand Mrs J T Newcomb & d, N A_Covarrubias, L Ang J F Farraher, Yreka W W Adams, Mont T Early, Mont Mrs H Hubbs, N ¥ A F Wainwright, N Y L0 Angeles J McNeil, Santa Cruz © W Lyford, N Y 8 McMurtrie, Guadalupe Mr&MrsLI BelloniJrNY Miss Bellonl, N Y Mrs E I Caldwalder,Cal J 8 Sillick, Stanford BALDWIN HOTEL. H K Sempers, Sac C H Bluhn, Sac A A Marvin, Sac P Megro, Mexico J 8 Joues, Stockton B S Bowers, Chicago Mrs C W Holloway,Oht% J E Hayes, Sac G W Place, Santa Cruz 8 H Mosher, Chicago F B Wilmeits, N Y H Towler, Napa H T Barney. Seattie R Cohn, Portland W P Sullivan, Astoria H T Carr, Mexico Johnson, Tacoma M Dillon, Tacoma Tacoma Dr. Gibbon’s Dispensary, 625 KEARNY ST. Established in 1854 for the treatment of Private e n ind an Skin Diseases. The doctor cureswhen otherafail, Try him. Charges Iow: Curen % N Box 1957.San SR C [ 2