The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 27, 1896, Page 9

A WHOLE PARTY LUST T0 SIGHT, Alameda’s Democracy All Went to the St. Louis Convention. NONE LEFT TO RATIFY. Great Interest Shown in the Future Movements of Frank J. Moffitt QUICKLY THE FIRE DIED OUT. But the Disp'ay of Republicanism at the Tabernacle Went to People’s Hearts. OaxrAND OFFICE 8AN FrANCISCO CALL,) 908 Broadway, July 26. | The Populists and Democrats and the Silver party of Alameda County are directing their attention just now to the homecoming of Frank J. Moffitt. A year ago when the ex-Senator gave up his Democratic newspaper and. retired from the surface of politics it was predicted that he would rise again at the head of some other combination, which was not at that time foreseen by the curbstone politicians. But Frank Moffitt saw it. The man who could command the services of a special Southern Pacitic locomotive at midnight to fly to Altamont and do that which eventually unseated 8. G. Hilborn in Congress could see farther than his neighbors, and the dispatches received during the past two days have conclusively . proved the truth of the prediction. Frank Moffitt will return to Oakland in afew days and everybody is wondering what he will do. That he will not be idle is a foregzone conclusion to all who know the tireless ac- tivity of the man. He has always been a Democrat, and about two years ago he commenced the advocacy of free silver. . He is one of the committee appointed by the Bimetallic Convention to convey the news of its indorsement of the Demo- cratic candidate to Mr. Bryan, and it is safe to say that he will not confine his “ mission to the business delegated by the convention. Frank Moffitt is sanguine. Sanguineness is his life, and he believes he has aiready helped to elect the next President. He has graduated from the school of petty politics that dominate a town election or even a question of State policy and has taken his stand among National politicians. The dispatches from S8t. Louis have made frequent mention of the man from Oakland, and Dr. Woolsey led the march in the convention hall when Bryan’s - dorsement was snnounced. Should the impossible happen and Mr. Bryan be Mr. Cleveland’s successor there will be a lot of patronage to be dispensed, and it is safe to say that Mr, Daggeit' and Mr. Insh will not have much to say about the apportionment. In such an event W. W. Foote, Bill English and Frank Moffitt would be elevated to a position for which they have already built a solid foundation. It 1s safe to say that the ex-Senator will at once commence to solidify all the dis- grantlea elements in politics so that a respectable Bryan vote shall be returned from Alameda County. At present there is not & Democratic or Populist organ on this side of the bay with the exception of one weekly, and 8o it is not unlikely that the ex-editor will again get into harness, and that Athens will howl. ““We have all been sold,” said a Populist office-holder in this county this morning. “If Bryan should be elected, what would the Populists get? Our old friends, Foorte, | 2} | tended. Great credit was given to the Moffiit and Enghish. gronid try £0. "be 5 | Democratic party for its enunciation of generous as possible, but with such a horde of hungry Democrats to feed, they could only bave apologies and regrets left for us, and then we should surely getina greater ratio than 16 to 1.” Rev. Dr. Wendte is pastor of the church of which John P. Irish is a trustee. Dr. Wendte is an observant man, and heis also an advocate of a sound money standard. He has been called ‘‘a Christian who believes in one God, and 100 cents (not 53) in tne dollar.” “Aud that 1s what I am,” said the doctor yesterday. One of his friends, Adna D. Dennison, a leading Populist of this city, asked the | doctor how the silver fight looked. *“To tell the truth,” replied Dr. Wendte, ‘‘you are the first free-silver man that I have seen since I left Oakland.” Two weeks bave gone by since the Dem- ocrats nominated the boy orator, who is 38 years old, for President, and yet the Democrats of Alameda County have not ratified. If there be any Democrats at all in this county they certainly have done nothing to show their appreciation of the | convention that would foist upon the country another four years of maladmin- istration infinitely worse than the last. The only reasonabie inference is that all the Democrats have either enlisted under the banuer of protection or have left the district. As the only Democrats known to te abroad are W. W. Foote, Dr. Woolsey and ex-Senator Moffitt, it seems reasonable conclusion that they are the Democracy of Alameda County. Had these gentlemen been 4t home there would cerainly have been a band-wagon and a transparency and some red fire and speeches long before this, and such tactics would have brought out a crowd and the air would have been full of enthusiasm. Thisis a peculiazity of Alameda County. Theair is full of De- mocracy and the streets of Democrats, but the election returns always make it ap- pear that they emigrate on the eve of elec- tion day. % The preceding paragraph cannot but voint out a most pertinent faoral to the Republicans of Alameda County—the need, the demand for harmony. Although a pronounced Republican county itis a fact that to-day ths majority of office-holders are freak politicians. They have taken advantage of prevailing discontent in Re- publican ranks and have slipped in un- &wares because the party vote was hope- lessly divided. Although the probability of harmony on matters purely local is not varticulariy roseate, it is encouraging to note that there is a marked evidence of unanimity regarding the necessity of pro- tection and of working for its standard- bearer. The letting off of Democratic and Populist fireworks during the past | cities. | loons, sm { Their duties are sacre: | more right to lounge in the haunts of vice the figures, the facts, the manhood displayed at the Tabernaclo on the night of the great Republican ratification meeting still live. The argument made that night by W. R Davis was like a seed dropped on fertile ground. It is sending forth shoots on every street corner, and when the votes are counted it will be seen that however much fireside mattérs may rend the party in this county on the great issue of protection Alamedans are united. PETITIONS FILED EARLY. sl sty Objections to the Estimated Values of the City Assessor. . OAKLAND, CaL., July 26.—The street: car companies are taking time by the fore- lock ana presenting their petitions for a reduction of assessments to the City Clerk before the City Assessor has turned his books over to that official. Yesterday the Oakland Consolidated and the Alameda, Oakland and Piedmont electric lines pre- sented their petitions and had them filed. The assessments are the same asthose made by the County Assessor on each line. The tracks, poles, road and road- bed of the Consolidated from Second street to the northerly line of the city are placed at $23,225, whereas the company only asks $8087 for them. The franchise is 1plnurl at $25,000, while the company holds it at $4000. On the Sixteenth-street branch the com- pany asks for a reduction of from $11,000 to $5585 and on tne franchise from $5000 to 1000, Eighth-street branch is assessed for and the franchise at $10,000. The The $16, e 0 company asks a reduction to $7524 and SSDOguspec:xvely. The assessment upon the Alameda, Oak- land and Piedmont Company’s track, poles, road and roadbed in Oakland is placed at $43,450. The company wants it reduced to $20,481. Several franchises cover the right of way, which are assessed separately, aggregating $35,000, which the company wants placed at $9500. The franchise covering one-half of the Webster- street bridges is placed at an additional $1000, but the company thinks it should not be over $500. e PHILIPPIC ON GAMBLING Police, Like Ministers and Their Deacons, Should Not Lounge About Salcons. | Rev. F. D. Bovard Is Doubtful If the Chief of Police Would B2 on His Side in Suppressing Gambling. ALAMEDA, CAL., July 26.—Rev. F. D, Bovard delivered an address this evening to his parishioners on *‘How Gambling fs Carried On in Alameda.” He said that there are two well-known characteristics of gambling—hazard with all the attendant excitement and the ab- zence of an equivalent for that which may be gained. ‘‘The gambler,” he said, “is an anomalous member of society. He has no god but chance, which isthe wildest sort of atheism. He ignores all the laws of industry, which makes him an anarch- ist. His ends are not mutual advantage, but simple robbery, though not so gross and blunt in methods yet as surely rob- bery as it that of the highwayman. “The Chief of Police thinks it ismy duty to run down and arrest evil doers. There are several reasons why 1 cannot comply with his request, the principal one being that I should want some assur- ance that the Chief was on my side in the contest.”” The doctor then described the method of gaining entry into these resorts and the purchase of “chips” and the playing of *‘draw poker.” In concluding he said: *I am convinced that a genuine revival of righteousness and particularly right- eous indignation among the guardians of the law would go a long way toward stamping out the evils of our large A ?}ico that hang about the sa- oking, swearing and drinking, are breeders, not supprassors, of crime. and they have no than the clergyman and his deacons. If these places are unfit for the one they are equally so for the other.” The People’s Party. ALAMEDA, CaL, July 26.— The People’s party held a ratification meet- ing last night that was fairly well at- some of the Populistic convictions, One speaker said that the chief curse of the country was the American Bankers’ Asso- ciation and that while they ruled the country the Populists would be found ready to unite with any party to combat their foe. Fight. OAKLAND,CAL., July 26.—Within a week the Republican County Central Committee will issue a call for a primary election to elect delegates to the Third District Con- gressional Convention. Forty-seven dele- gates will be chosen from this county and it will be a contest between Congressman Hilborn and Judge Frick. By allotuin, one delegate 1o every 170 Estee votes of two Yell‘! ago the apportionment will be as follows: TTOI0A 0018 | gton T Murray Township... Hotals..i .o Saturday’s Wreck. OAKLAND, CaL., July 26.—The injured trainmen who met wich accidents in the ‘wrecking of the freight train near Sunol are progressing finely. All are reported out of danger to-day. The wreckage was cleared away and travel resumed this morning. 2] G eunabiisimasal Fell in & Fit. 4 OAKLAND, CAL., July 26.—Mrs, Eliza- beth Stangerberger fell in an epileptic fit this afternoon at Trestle Glen. She was conveyed to the Receiving Hospital and x;co'vam. The same ladyseu in a similar t from & moving narrow-gauge train a short time ago. g Travel Blocked. OAKLAND, CaL., July 26.—The electric plant of the Piedmont ’rond broke down this afternoon and blocked travel for sev- THE SAN AP THE GADNTLE, State Committeeman Lafon Answers Colored Democrats. DEFENDS HIS BELIEF, McKinley Represents the Princi- ple That Permits Colored Men to Live. A DEMOCRAT A8 A TRAITOR. Strong Words From an Afro-Ameri can Politician Who EKnows What Gratitude Is. OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRAN 1800 CALL, 908 Broadway Jul'y 26, } Three days ago the colored Democrats of San Francisco issued a challenge in THE Charles Felix T. Lafon of Oakland, Republican Sta Tm are O. C. Hyatt, W. Lebrecht, Frederick _Bryant, G. Hoguet, M. Bryne, G. W. r{}oynwfl. C. A. Session, E. Lavy and O B. Davie, ‘1o and C. be held next Thursday. CALIFORNIA LANDS, State Board of Trade Compiling a Circu- lar of Valuable Information. J. A, Filcher, manager of the California State Board of Trade, has struck upon a new plan for gathering statistics of valua- ble information for the benefit of those in the Easi who contemplate changing their homes., While Mr. Filcher was at the Atlanta Exposition he met many people who desire to settle in California, but who labor under the erroneous belief that lands in this State are very high priced and con- sequently difficult for one of moderate means 1o uire. Within the past week Mr. Filcher has sent the following letter to all of the newspaper proprietors in the State: Iam conyinced that people are being diverted from California who would onnrwqu oomo‘ because of the impression that prevails almos universally throughout the East that lands are so high here that & man of moderate means cannot very well get afoothold. Many people of the East and Middle West who are disposed to change their location, are induced to go to the Southern Statzs, where it is represented to them that land can_be had at very low rates and on easy terms. The impression regarding hign prices of land in California have been created by conditiors that prevailed here a few years ago, but which are not true to-day. In justice to our State, the people of the Eest and of the world should know the truth, and to this end we desire information from all parts of Californis, from which can be com- piled a summary of the situation regarding ihe terms and opportunities for obtaining land here to-day. 1 would be giaa, therefore, if you will pre- pare gn article for your paper setting forth Specifically the situation in your locality, stat: ing the kind of land, what it is capable of pro- ducing and at what price and on what terms the land you describe can be had. trial w Committeeman-at-Large. Cary to their Republican brethren. The vital part reads as follows: We hereby publicly challenge the Republi- cans of this City to find two men (we draw no color line) who will meet us in joint debate on issues of the present campaign and their rele- tion to the interests of the colored men of the country, the debate to take place at Metropol- itan Temple at an early date and under the auspices of the State central committees of the Republican and Democratic parties. Charles Felix T. Lafon of this city, a well-informed Republican leader of his race, is highly indignant over the remarks of the colored Democrats of San Francisco. committee at large, makes the following reply: I am ashamed and very much surprised to read in Friday’s paver the challenge from the Colored Democratic Club. I did not know that there was existing such a body as the Colored Democratic Club, for I do not believe that those young and intelligent men woulG sup- port a party that has been an enemy to our race and trodden them under foot for so many years, a party that has opposed every act in the Gongress of the United States and in the House that would benefit our race. I do_not believe they meant it as a challenge, and I do not believe that there is a true coiored Demo- g:u:e-t heart living to-day in the United a As a true Regubflc‘n, a politician and a member of the State Committee at large I would accept the chellenge for the interest of my party. Butlam called away to Los An- eles as'a delegate to the Colored Cougress om the Afro-American League. 1 will give the Colored Demoeratic Club this nut to crack and reflect upon. First, for & colored man to be & Democrat he must be a traitor to true principle, an enemy to justice and a tyrant to his lawfu' friend and party, which is the original Republican party of Abe Lincoln. McKiniey, the present leader of this pacty, hias stood in the battlefield weeping and sighing while fighting for the freedom o§ our race and the union of our country, willing to sacrifice his life for our cause,crying aloud: “Oh, God, let me see these peopie free from this bon Soldiers, follow me to the front, for this is the battle of freedom’to the negro and our country.” Now, is there a colored man of principle that would ? back on such & man as this? We eay Nol! No! On the opposite side I can provewhere Mr. Bryan and mauy other Demo- cratic Congressmen and Senators cast their votes, both in the House cf Congress and in the Senate of the United States, to shio us away as dogs from ovr country 1o the wilds of Africa, a country we know nothing about. This is what the Democrats would do 50: us. our race, or its elevation, enlightenment and Erotecuon, has been done by the grand old epublican party from the time the good and brave soidiers of the Union army entered into the battlefield to sacrifice their life for the freedom of our geople and the union of the great republic. Take history for it, you will find two-thirds of the army were stanch Repub- licans. The Repubiican party so loved our people that they kept an army of soldiers ail through the South 1o proteci out people until such time as they were able to protect them- ;'gl:,u. This was done at great expense 1o the ation. As 1 sit looking st the picture of one of greatest Republicans o? the world who ilhl‘l taken away the shackles of slavery from the poor slave, 1 feel that I could sacrifice my very life and soul for this great patriot, and ally for the great general, McKinley, e friend of my race and our country, It wasa Republican, James A. Garfield, who once stood in the House of Congress and said: “‘Gentlemen,we mmt{;mleclour black brothers in the South from all these outrages practiced n:‘nlksl l:w Inhd hlv? the en, let us ha: - dom, with ail its ennobling lnt‘.lmu;l.ll, :::- tained b( free speech, & free pulpit and & free press, with universal education and labor hon- ored, and equality of rights for the black and while citizen of our country—for rich and poor.” In 1870 the Republican party ratified ihe fifteenth amendment to the constitution of the United States. This gives to our race the right to vote. The Democratic party fought very hard against this. This roved eral hours. This road supplies the power to the Blair Park and Tnlrle Glen p:ud, and thousands of people were subjected to inconvenience. The oldest national flag in the world is that of Denmark, whick has been i since the year 1210. e ‘When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria, ‘When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria, When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria, When she had Children, she gave them Castoria, few days has subsided just as fast as .the rocket sticks fell, but the patriotism, [ that they were our bitter enem:; litically, From 1860 to 1866 the Damo{rxelc .n’x fought hard on the battlefield, at the House of Congress against cur race. It was our friend, the Republican party, that roclaimed the emancipatiun proclamation, twas the Republican party that passed the thirteenth amendment, which was ratified in December, 1865. This act forbade slavery in all of the United States of America, now and forever. This must be my last word: ‘‘Let no colored mocrat as his friend po- man ever trust & De: litically.” — The Gordon Jury Completed. OAKLAND, CaL, Jul —The jurors have all been lee::ndy h;m' thah.uj.n of Charles Gordon, known as ‘Bigtoot,” m with &nd larceny in con- with gold brick trick. Everything that was ever done in {avor of | | ‘turned to the desk The article will be effective in the first place in disseminating information abroad on this important matter regarding your section of the State, and then if you wiii send us a copy of the same, cut out and mailed in an envelope 80 that it will not be overlooked, we will use it in making up a summary of the situation in California. Trusting that I have made this matter clear, and that you will act upon the suggestion, I remain, et. Mr. Filcher will begin at once to compile a circular in which all of the information, data, ete., will be summarized. These wil ve put into an attractive form and sent all over the East, where they wili naturally Mr. Lafon, who is & member of the State j carch tb eye Gl DROSURR IS Duma seeker in the West. WEODED AMID APPLAUSE Salvation Army Camp-Meeting Closes With a Double Mar- riage Ceremony, Adjutant Willis Wins a Wife and Is Promoted at the Same Time. 0axLAXD OrricE SAN FRANCISCO Cur.’} 908 Broadway, July 26, The closing feature of the Salvation Army camp-meeting was the double wedding that took place this afternoon. The event was solemnized in the pavilion, which held about 2000 people, and as many more wit- nessed the ceremony from the outside. Commander Booth-Tucker conducted the meeting, and half an hour before the first wedding he called for the brides and bride- grooms “‘so that the people could size them up.” Ensign Campbell and Miss Lucas entered first, and they were quickly fol- lowed by Staff-Captain Willis and Miss Wise. Both the ladiesare officers in the army, The commissioner then proceeded to speak of marriages in general and Salva- tion Army weddings in particular, and of the events of the afternoon in detail. He read the articlesof marriage from the army ritual, and then called for Ensign Camp- bell and Captain Mattie Lucas. The cou- ple took their places on either side of the commissioner and were married, The responses were very elurlgo ren- dered by the bride, who wore her bonnet and looked as much at home and as free from nervousness as though she were con- ductjng a meeting at Petaluma. A large bouquet was handed to her and she received it, while the vast audience cheered and clapped its hands. No sooner had Staff-Captain Willis and Staff-Captain Minnie Wise taken the posi- tions just vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Cam bell than several in the crowd shouted, “He’s all right.”” A “He said the commissioner, and the again performed. Miss Wise i more nervous than the other bride, but she recovered berself when upon to speak. All the newly lln ga' little testimony and were loudly cheered. Commhlyloner Booth-Tucker then sprang a littie surprise. He called Staff Captain Willis to the front and publicly an- nounced that he had been promoted to adjutant. As is usual in such cases his brother officers bounced him in the air, to the great delight of the audience, the dis- comfort of the newly made adjutant and to_the consternation of his wife of five B an e heing axsouen o8 her hus| were ul 3 Rev. Mr. Wise of San Francisco then afew words. He is the father of rs. Willis, and he said that he had two daughters in the army, and he would be very pleased if his other children fol- lowed their example. Editor Milsop of the War Cry has re- from which he was ferred several months ago and was meeting. Thcqn.l:smeth‘ closed with to-night’s service, meetings in all the corps will ISCO CALL, MONDAY, JULY 27, 1896 TURNED OUT TO SEE THE BABIES, Watching New Arrivals in the Golden Gate Park Zoo. SOME DESIRABLE WALKS Proposition to Build a Grand Amphitheater in the Vicinity of the Cliff House. *“JOE,” THE INTELLIGENT ORANG A Pretty Ascent by Balloon, but a Hard Way of Coming Down—Miss Viola’s Experience on a Housetop. The indications early yesterday were that it would be an unpleasant day, but before the midday there was a changs tor the better, and the result was an immense crowd of people at the park, the beach and the places of recreation in the western vart of the City. ‘The babies in the park, that is, the many babies in the zoo, the baby elks and the baby buffalces, were the center of attrac- tion, and at no time have there been so many people around the inclosures within which the animals are kept as there was yesterday. But little work is being donein the park at this time, as the Commissioners do not know what amount of money they will be allowed, and until that is known no defi- nite plans as to improvements will be de- cided upon. The contemplated improvements are the bridge across the main driveway to the new music concourse, which it is esti- mated will cost_from $25,000 to $30,000 if 1t is to be finished in ornamental style; an electric plant, which would be used to illuminate the park in response to a popu- lar demand ana which would cost about $20,000; cases and cabinets for the new annex to the museum, which will cost about $6000, and ine fitting up of the con- course and building of the band stand at one end of it. As to the cost of that there is no estimate, as jt has not been de- cided what kind of a structure should be erected. It has been suggested that asthe street railway combine is in a great meas- ure benefited by the music and other at- tractions in the park it ought to erect the new band stand. The various footpaths that have been covered with coarse gravel are proving a great success and are blessed by pedes- trians who were in the past forcea to trudge over dust that clung to and dam- aged wearing apparel. The proposition is to ultimately cover all paths for pedes- trians with this kind of gravel. There were several contributions to the Park Museum during the week, the prin- cipal one being a donation by J. Z. Davis of this City of curious swords, knives, battle-axes, guns, spears and arrows that were used in the long ago by some of the old-time inhabitants of Europe, and which will make an interesting addition to the collection already in the armsroom. He also gave a number of Japanese curios. J. L. Bardwell donated three Jng‘tneu fig- ures and two ancient chalices. M. Braver- man of Visalia contributed six specimens of gems. During the afternoon a boy about 14 years of age was seen running down one of thejpaths near the bridge that leads to the band-stand, and suddenly he reeled and fell. Several personsran io hisassistance, and found that he hud become exhausted in running away from a policeman and dropped. In a short time he was restored to consciousness, and it was ascertained that an officer who had seen him nsing a sling vo kill birds had called to him, and fearing arrest he ranawzy. When theoffi- cer who had detected him in the violation of one of tneflpnrk ordinances came up he became very violent and made another at- tempt to run away, but he was held and forced to accompany the officer to show him *“the other boy who did it.” Prior to the opening of the Midwinter Fair the park was filled with quail and other birds, but the unusuai din and the crowds there every day drove the birds all away. Foralong time what had become of them was a mystery, but recently it has been discovered that they have migrated to the territory north of the park and south of Point Lobos avenue, and that many of the quail have located on Sutro Heights. The Mayor takes a great deal oxdpride in the birds and has fed them every day. The white seal, which has retently ap- peared on the rocks near the Cliffl House, was qne of the objects that drew a bi crowd to the beach, but his sealship dig not put in an appearance, but that he was on the rocks ana frightened away the oth- ers of darker hue is vouched for by Colonel Wilkins. The many attractions on “The Merry Row’’ were viewed by the crowd, and the new scenic railway, which runs smoothly since bearings have been run down, were crowded with passengers all day long. By night this is to be made attractive by numerous electric lights. Mayor Sutro took his first scenic raiiway ride yester- day. Within the baths there was a good pro- gramme of performances in the water by the California Swimming Club and spe- cialty artists on the platform. Duringthe afternoon J. Anderson of 821 Mission street won the 50-yard race, and P. Schles- enger of 534 Page street was second. In the 100-yard race by the California Swim- ming Club, H. McBirney won, L. J. Mahon second and Ed Harrison third. In the water polo match between the Stockton and California clubs, the Stocktons won by a score of 1 to 0. The California Swimming Club will this week issue a challenge to all comers for the Spreckels trophy. Arrangements are being made for the lacing of 150 tub baths in the big build- ng, and the work of placing them in posi- tion will probably be commenced this week. The large terraced space to the east of the baths will, it is stated, shortly be turned into a monster amphitheater, It is proposed to build seats on the terrace, ant trees to shade spectators, and to ave an immense platform at the bottom of the temnm on which to give exhibitions of Olym: games, In view of the increased traffic on the Butro line a number of trailers are be! built to attach to regular trains thereby accommodate those who ride. ‘There wus a great throng of neOQIe in the recreation grounds, and the Chutes and scenic railway carried full loads all the afternoon. There were many who entered the tent to pay their respects to “Joe,” the orang-ontang. He is a curious fli‘:& ulll‘ov. Abo::‘ three feet high, ::- & human being, except as and feet. The head differs from that of the ape and is almost like that of what is known a bullet-headed man. He is re- makably ut and comprehends T O would. t fear of the w! and when he is chided or threatened wi a whipping he ambles up to his master, places his at hairy arms around his neck and placing his broad face and coarse lips against his cheek kisses him. ln.a:h he is as affectionate as a child, and like a child seems to beg not to be punished. He does a few specialties and and Mrs. llnm Tuction Qales AUCTION SALE. Larkin Street, T MONDAY. JULY 27,11 A. M., $20,000 Worth of Unclaimed Goods ....CONSISTING OF. Pianos, Furniture of all kin Bed " “Stoves, Crockers, Bt S L. H. BURD, Auctioneer. NUCTION SALE! & Thursday.. ....July 30, 1896, 114N, 8t Sunset Horse Market, 220 Valencia st., ....WE WILL SELL.... 60 Head of Sound Young Horses, broken and un- broken, from 4 to 7 years old, weighing from 1000 t0 1400 1bs; also, Saddle Horses and Polo Ponies. No reserve or limit. ‘AN & DOYLE, Auctioneers. does these well. He dresses himself, smokes, pours mitk from a bottle, uncork- ing and recorking it, and holding a glass inone hand uses it with the naturalness of a human being. The fingers of his hands are as well developed as those of a man, and have finger-nails that many a man would be prond of. Miss Viola made a very pretty ascent from the grounds, but the descent was not all she desired, and her experience in reaching the roof of a house near Haight and Octavia streets was not at all pleas- ant. The balloon rose well and high, and when it showed signs of descending the aeronaut attempted to cut away, but with- out success. She was seen tugging at the cutaway line aud then the parachute opened, but suddenly closed again, and then the bal- loon with the weight siiil attached to it continued to descend.' A second time the parachute opened and closed again, and the opinion was that Miss Viola would come down with the balloon, but when within a few feet of a roof the ropes that held the parachute suddenly parted, the balloon rose and Miss Viola iell on the rool—a flat one—carrying the parachute with her. Those who went to assist her found her suffering from a sprain to one of her ankles and from a number of bruises, but none were serious. She was taken to her home, where she received proper attention. MET AROUND THE FESTAL BOARD. the California Lodge of B'nai B'rith Cele- brates. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OLD Members and Their Friends Make Merry by Feasting and Dancing. THREE HUNDRED PRESENT. Quite & Number of Prominent Officers of the Order Respond to the Toasts. Three hundred members and friends of California Lodge of the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of the organiza- tion of the lodge at B’'nai B’rith Hall last evening with feasting and dancing. Cov- ers had been laid for 300 and the hall was well filled. Nearly all the members and their wives were present, and quite a number of visitors from other lodges also sat about the board. California Lodge, which celebrated its twenty-fifth birthday last night, is one of the most prominent lodges of the order of B’nai B'rith and is at present under the management of the following officers: President, J. L. Franklin; vice-vresident, Harry Ankel; secretary, J. Isrealsky; treasurer, M. Garren; monitor, C. Ber- liner; assistant monitor, David Cohen; inside guardian, Philip Cohen; outside guardian, N. H. Hirshfeld. The success of last night’s anniversary banquet was due to the efforts of the foi- lowing gentlemen composing the commit- tee of arrangements: David Cohen, chair- man; Jacob Cohen, secretary; Harry An- kel, E. Levenson, Wuliam Samuel, 8. Friedlander, H. Rubin, A. Neumann, J. ‘Wollner, Max Goldberg. President J. L. Franklin in his address of welcome spoke feelingly of the honors which had been shown him in electin him ihree times the president of the socfi ety and spoke in enthusiastic_ terms of the zealous work of Chairman Davia Cohen and Secretary Jacob Cohen of the com- mittee of arrangements. After the address of the president the following toasts were proposed by Max Goldberg, the toast master, and drank by the members and their friends: “District Grand Lodge No.4.” Grand Presi- dent E. 1. Wolfe; ““California Lodge No. 163,” D. Cohen; “Constitutional Grand Lodge,” D. 8. Hirshberg; ‘‘Past Presidents,” Secretary Julius 'Finance of the Order,” Grand Treas- u; arris; “Jewish Women in Contra- distinction to the New Woman,” Rev. M. S. Levy; “Future Success of California Lodge,” Harris Rubin. Among those present at the banquet were the following: 8. Baruch, Mr. and Mrs. L. Van Vliet, Mr. and Mrs. M. Kayser, Julius Rosencrantz, Mr. and Mrs. L. M, Getz, Mr. and Mrs. J. Mier, M. E. Kristeller, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Rosenthal, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kragen, Mr. and Mrs. H. Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. Abe Rosenstine, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rothman, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mann, Mr. and Mrs. I. Abrehaws, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Cohn, Mr. and Mrs. H.Joseph, L. Bern- stein, Mr. and Mrs. M. Abrabams, Mr. J. Adeison, Mr. and Mrs. M. Kochman, Mr. and Mrs. J. Kochman, Mr. and Mrs. K. Morris, 8. Peckerman, Mr. and Mrs. M, Abrahams, Mr, and Mrs, A, Israelsky, Mr. and Mrs. 8. Samuel, Mr. and Mrs. S. Friedlander, C. J. Breyer, Mr. and Mrs, J, L. Fn&nklln, f Blerl}:'tafil, Mr;. x BGJ e M an v T. an rs. J. Israeisk: Mr. and Mrs. C. Israel, Mr. stein, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Harris, Mr. and Mrs, B. Harris, Mi. and Mrs. Carl Goldberg, Mr. and fin.lslmgn Wou,fi(r. and ;I“" J. W. Wolf, Mrs. 5 Tyer, enry Newman, Miss Rolomon, lyll M. M. Mr. and Mrs. C. Rotholtz, Mr. and Mrs. H burger, Mr. and_Mrs. H. Wolfe, Leo Goldstone, Mr. and Mrs. 3 W e uel, Mr, an rs. D. 8. Hirshberg, Mr. Mrs. A.'Goldbe; Mr. and Mrs. ?uvin Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harris, Mr. and Mrs. 8. W.'Lip- man, Mr. and Mrs. M. A.' Goldstone, Mr. and o e s e R e maa, Mr., s. M. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Dattlebaum. Mr. and Mrs. M. orris, Miss Stella Raphael, am- Mr. and Mrs, Mr, 3. Wollner, d’ Mrs. W Mr. Abrams, Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Hirshfeld, Mr.and z, Mr. and Mrs. N. Soloman, E. Leverson, Mr. and Mrs. H. 1 Abrams, Miss Hattie Cawan, Mr. and Mrs. G. Hamburger, Mr. and Mrs. 8. Witkowski, Mr. and Mrs. B, Hirshfield, Mr. und Mrs, M, Bum- S. BASCH, Avuctioneer and Commission Merchant, Office 1043 Market st. Tel. 571 South. GRAND AUCTION SALE. TO-MORROW, J .lby 28, 1896, 1104 VAN NESS AVENUE, I will sell by order of Mrs. C. O. Alexander prior 0 her departure for Europe the elegant, well kept and most costly furnishings of the above residence, comprising In part: 1 elegant Hartman Uprizht An0, unsurpassed for volume of tone and beauty of ifinish; 1 grand Estee Organ, with 10 stops, <08t $350; 1 hand-polished Mahogany Table, brass trimmed, latest style; 5-piece Parior Set, uphol- stered in Orlental silk damask with solid mahog- any frames, cost $200, something very rareiy of- fered at public auction: aiso oad Parior Pleces in silk, plush, brocaiel wnd damask: large Freach ~Piate Mirrors, Steel Liue-Enerav- ings, Pedestals, Bric-a-brac; _genuine Turk- ih and Royal Wilton Rugs, massive Bedroom Set with Tennessee marble top and large Devel glass, something superd; Chit- k Bedroom Sets, very mas- Chairs, Oak Bookease, Oak Reading Tables, books by -local authors, very massive Sidebosrd, Ten- Reasse marble top, with heavy plate mirror: 1i- foot Extension Table, with 12 leather. Chalrs to match: polished quarter-sawed Osk Bufta: Table, Silverware, Pearibandle Cutlery, fine Haviland China Dinner and Tea Sets, expensive Bohemian cut Glassware, Agate and Tin Ware: also, Ao igh-grade Bicycle, completely equipped; Body Brussels, Royal Wilton Carpets thronghout the house. Note—Special attention is called to buyers of fine furniture and costly bric-a-brac, as this Is & rare chance to get firsi-class s such as these at public auciion. —_— TERMS CAS] and Mrs. 1. Shieb. Mr. and Mrs. A. Rush, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Levenson, Mr. and Mrs. 8. Batt, Mr. and Mrs. J. Feitel- berg, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Levy, Mr. and Mrs, Marks Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Meyer Davis, Mr., and Mrs. Isador Levin, Mr. and Mrs. L. Kragen, Mr, and Mrs. M. Garrew, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Cohen, Mr. and Mrs. A. Livingston, Mr. and Mrs. Raphael Cohen, Mr. and Mrs. 1. Wormser, Mr. and Mrs. Louis May, . and Mrs. 8. Mor- ris, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mayer, Mrs. M. E. Kristeller, Mr. ana_Mrs. Joseph Salinger, Mr. and Mrs. H. Batt, Mr. and BFn. J. Goldstone, Mr.and Mrs. L Jacobs, Mr. and Mrs. Max Gets, Mr. and Mrs. H. Furst, Mr. and Mrs. W. Rosen- thast, Michael Fel!, Mr. and Mrs. G. Jacobson, Mr. and Mrs. M. Cooper. WHAT SOCIETY IS DOING. Entertainment and Dance of the Aqua Pura Social Club—Wedding of Miss Baruth and Proctor Witney. Aqua Pura Social Club held its regular monthly social and entertainment last T'uesday evening, July 21, at Mozart Hall. The following programme was rendered, several of the numbers being encored: Musical selections, Jess Fawcett; recita- tion, Miss Aitchison; whistling solo, Miss Daisy White; recitation, Ed Porter; piano duet, Mrs. Burnheimer and Miss Desrosia; character sketch, Louise and Hendric von Geistereld ; recitation, W. A. Dalziel; read- ing from “Julius Ceesar,” Messrs, Sass and Sanders; vocal solo, C. E. Travers; recita- tion, John Reynolds. Refreshments were served at the conclusion of the programme, after which dancing was indulged in. The following committees had charge: Arrangements—Miss Sadie Burke. Harry Su- nard, Miss E. D. Davis, Truman Hawley and Miss ‘Julia Benfield. Floor—Gerard Wils, Miss Hattie Krieger, Miss May Duplissea and James Lockie. Sweet peas and St. Joseph lilies were pro- {usely used in the decorations of Bethany Cone flegntionll Church Sunday, when Miss Aunie artin was married to Major Conway. As the bridal party entered the organist played thy march from “Lohengrin.” The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Pond. After the ceremony & reception was held at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Martin, of 1210 Larkin street. The presents wers beautiful and numerous. Mr. and Mrs. Con- way heve left for Del Monte and the Yosemite Valley. They will be at home to their friends at 410 Larkin street after August 15. A very pretty home wedding was celebrated Wednesday, the 22d_inst., when Miss Dora Ba- ruth, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Baruth of 1226 McAllister street, was united in marriage with James Proctor Whitney. The bride is well and popularly known in local so- clety circles, and the groom is & well-known young man about town. The bride was at- tended by Miss Lizzie Heyer, and Clarence L. Mitchell acted as best man. _After a delightful wedding breakfast the happy couple departed for theSouth on their honeymoon. A very enjoysble surprise party was ten- dered Lo Miss Casey at her residence, 131} Langton street, by Mrs. Donlon. A delightful evening was passed in music, games and danc- ing. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Donlon, Mrs, Start, Mrs. Casey, Mrs. Flana- an, Mrs. Dopbler, Miss E.Spring, Miss T. eilly, Miss N, Dophler, Miss M. Reilly, Miss J. Regan, Miss H. Flanagan, Miss L. Darling. An enjoyable tamale pariy was given to Miss Clara. Miller by the Trilby Six, consisting of Miss Alice Dyer, Miss Marcella' Noel, Miss Madge Seiger, Miss Berthia Miller and’ Miss Rose Dianes, at her residence, 411 Fourth street, on the evening of July 18. The decora- tions were artistic and appropriate. Tiny tamales were carried away by the guests as souvenirs of the occasion. Those present wers: Miss Clara Miller, Miss Bertha Miller, Miss Madge Seiger, Miss 'Alice Dyer, Miss Marcelia Noel, Miss Kosie Deane, Miss 'Frances Preece, Miss May Conroy, Miss Ollie Stewart, Miss Annie Spellman, Miss Ella. O'Neil, Miss Mamie Harrington, Miss Mamie Begeret, Miss Annie Orr, Miss Jennie Syzwa, Miss Gina Warohawki, Joe Kuvansh, John Macauley, Lovis Noel, Tom Holland, Edward Hanna, Mr. Coghlin,’ John Hanna, George Hanna, Grans Grey, CharlesTomas, Mr. Young, Eugene Harrington, Frank Miller, Miss Donlon, Miss M. Casey, Miss Ida Gertie, Miss ¥lossie Dophler, Miss Dora Casey, Miss Mary Donlon, Professor D. W. Speulding, G. Singe- son, E. Carey, J. Donlon, T. Singeson, J. binge- son, J. Start, J. Casey, J. and M. Donion. The San Krancisco Whist Club. 326 Post street, will noid & reception and whist party this Monday evening, July 27, to_welcome the return of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Payot. A musical and literary enteriainment will be given by Gettysburg Circle No. 11, L. of G. A K. for the benefit of the relief fand, on Thursday evening, July 80, at Social Hall, A. 0. F. building, 102 O’'Farrell street, The engagement reception of Miss Lillie Goldstein and Henry Goldstone will be held at the residence of the bride’s parents, 1919 Sut- ter street, on Sunday, August 2, from 2 to 5 P. M. Mrs, Alexander McBean, who was thrown from her carriage last week and seriously in- jured, is rapidly recovering end will be able to see her many friends next week at her resi- dence, 217 Durant street, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Kavanagh and Mrs, J. W. Gunn and daughter are spending s month at Capitola. r. and Mrs. Frank Muller, who were mar- ried the 1st of July in this City, have just re. turned from their wedding trip. Mrs. F. Muller (formerly Miss Ennis Wiikinsen) is the daughter of the well-known business man and stanch Republican, E. J. Wilkinsen. F. H. Muller, a representative of a German weekly journal, is the second son of Joseph Muller, well known in San Francisco, Among those who registered last week at the Hotel Perkins, Portland, were George F. Con- way and his sisters, the Misses Tillie_and Loretta Conway, and Miss Bessic Durkee. They have leit for a trip around Puget Sound. Miss Bernadette Robinson and Miss Beile McDonald are guestsof sirs. Dr. Frank Robin- son at the Fairmount Cotiage, Sausalito. Miss Ruth Ehrlich, Miss Pauline Cohn and other friends are expected home this morning aiter a pleasant trip to Fruitvale. William Sexton, Miss Sexton, Miss Emma Sexton, Miss Nettle A.Sexion, J. Hunter Har- rison and Will A. Sexton have returned from Yosemite and are now at San Jose. Britannia Lodge No.7, Order Daughters of St. George, will give an evening at home, 817 Mason street, on Thursday, July 30, Among the latest arrivals at Blue Lakes are: H. L Forse and wife, M. L. Gihiow, Miss Kate Snearey, Mrs. Simsow, Ukiah; Joseph Michaiitschke and wiie, San Francisco; James Steiner, Honolulu; Harry Young, John Brown- ing, San Franeisco; Julius Kirsten, New Or- leans, La.; D. B. Mackay, San Francisco; I B. Tallman, Jacob_Gerth, Oakland; Miss Madge Dowling, W. P. Towusend, Ukiah; U. 8. Hurley, Oregon; Milton Phiilips, San Fran- cisco; iss _Fanny Butler, =Miss Liz zie Rutler, T. I Jewell, Bob Legwatt, Lakeport; Harry Young, Miss Kathryn Kuchs, James 8. Bock, Waiter Green, Dan Goodman,, Miss McMahon, Miss Lillian McMahou, W. R. Delzelle, Charles M. Sadler, San Francisco: Mrs. Flora Ellow, Miss Vera Ellow, Miss Della Clayburgh, Miss Etta Clayburgh, Mr. Bach- man, leon Greenbsum, Joseph Sloss, M. C. Sloss, Charles Roth, San Francisco; Mrs, Clay- ‘burgh, Paris; 8. Konn, A. E. North, Charles Strickert, Z. Bucknor, San Francicco. Gibbon’s Dispensary, Dr. 625 KEARNY ST. Established in 1834 for the treat) v ment 35 Private bility or on bodyllldmlngnd 'he doctor cureswhen Corenguaraniecd, Call orwiite, Dr.3, B. GABBON. Box 1057, San Fiancs: