The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, August 12, 1896, Page 5

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1896. 5 | SCHOONER MND CREW MISSING. The Prosper, With Eighteen | Miners Aboard, About Given Up. | SHE TURNED BACK ONCE | Captain Nels Ho'm Refused to Go in Command the Second Time. ! STARTED FOR ALASKAN MINES. | 1 All the Miners Were From Oakiand | and They Had a Bad Attack | of Gold Fever. | The little 25-ton schooner Prosper is missing and there is weeping and wailing in eighteen Oakland homes in conse- quence. She left here last Aprii for Cooks | siastic held in the building in many month from the interest manifested last evening it 1s evident the young men mean business and will accomplish good work in the way of helping to raise the balance of the debt, as the building can- ot and will not be dedicated until every cent of indebtedness is paid. A special committee was also appointed to confer with the directors at their next meeting, Monday evening, August 17. The occasion marked the fifteenth anni- versary of Mr. McCoy’s connection with the San Francisco association as general secretary. The following music was pre- ented during the evening: Music by the Columbian orchestrs, Fenton P. Foster, director; fancy Indian-club swinging, by H. L. Dietz, M.D., physical director of the institution; readings, by Dr. Thomas L. Hill; songs, by Professor Crepaux, mem- ber of the Paris Grand Opera, and charac- ter duet by J. J. Morris and C. L. Parent r. Remarks were also made by Samuel Foster, treasurer of the association. e McKINLEY VETERANS. Another Rousing Gathering In the Fifth Congressional District. At a large and enthusiastic meeting of veterans and their sons held last evening at Swiss Hall, corner of Mission and Four- teenth sireets, the McKinley Veterans’ League of the Fifth Congressional District was organized, with the following officers: Colonel, E. McCor- mick; lieutenant-colonel, L. B. Marks; major, Frank Clark; captain of Company A, i:lenry Barrett; captain of Company B, John Ryan; captain of Company C, F. A. Blanchard; captain of Company D, Will- iam Bolwin; orderly sergeant, Thomas Regan; quartermaster, 1. A, Beasey. Col- onel McCormick stated thatit is the inten- tion ot the league to canvass every precinct in the district, enroll the veterans and their sons and organize companies in every city and town in the district. He urged everybody present to constitute The Little Schooner Prosper That Starte Eighteen Miners Aboard Last April. d From Oakland for Cooks Inle: With Nothing Has Been Heard From Her Since and She Has About Been Given Up for Lost. Inlet and nothing has been heard from | himself a recruiting sergeant to bring sol- her since. As vessels that left here after | her have made the run to Alaska and are | again back in port, it is no wonder that | the little craft is given up as lost. | When the Alaskan gold fever was at its | height last March a party of men banded | hemselves together for a trip to the new | ! Dorado. They were all Oaklanders and | each one thought he would make a suc- | cessful miner. | A pool was formed into which each man | put $100 and the schooner Prosper was 1 | bought. She was only 23.20 tons net bur- den, 45 feet long, 14 feet 6 inches broad | and 6 feet deep. | Nevertheless the miners thought her} plenty big enough to carry them to Alaska. No thought was given to pos- sible storms and preparations went on apace. On April 8all the provisions necessary for a year’s stay in the Arctic and every man’s kit was aboard. At noon Captain | Nels Hoim took commond and a start was All went well for a time and then o and an attempt was made to it was a failure, and as Cap- start was made for San Francisco. Oa arriving in port the schooner wa taken to Oakland Creek, arriving on April She was docked and_repaired and Captain Holm was again offered the com- mand. He positively declined and warned the men t attempting to reach frail craft. They cured Captain | gate their vessel. They | 3 and nothing has been ard of them since. Dozens of vessels have been to Cooks Inlet, and some of them are there still, but not one of them has ever reported having seen the schooner Prosper. Captain Swan of the Thecbald sailed almost the same time as the schooner and he reports very heavy weather on the way Sails were blown out of the bolt es, everything movable on deck was | overboard and the bark bad an exceedingly rough time of it. If the Prosper encountered the same weather as | the Theobald the impression on the front | 15 that the heavily laden craft would not | live an hour. | The original owner of the Prosper was | C. F. Bender and the men who purchased | and started for Alaska in her were: MWCOY’S ANNIVERSARY. He Has Been Fifteen Years With the Y. M. C. A.—Money Pledged for the Debt. In June, 1895, the Young Men’s Chris- | tian Association of this City found itself | by reason of financial depression, and | largely through failure to realize cn the | sale of its property on Sutter streetand | other possible assets, in debt over $150,000 | above its resources. A heroic effort was | made at once by the board of management | to raise this sum, no money to be called for until at least $100,000 of the amount was secured in good pledges. The $100,000 mark was reached Jone 15 last. During the year in which this work was being ac- complished a larze amount of interest accrued, and the Dupont street bondson the Sutter street property had to be pro- vided for, as well as running the work of the institution at its new building, corner | Mason and Ellis streets. Qver $80,000 cash of the $100,000 has already been paid in and other payments are being made. | Probably within a short time the entire | amount of $100,000 will be pa d. | The young men of the assoc ation met | last evening to consult together as to how | they might belp the board of manage- | ment in raising the balance of the money | necessary in order to dedicate the buila- | ing free of encumbrance. The meeting | was called to order by General Secretary | McCoy and J. A. Percy was elected perma- | nent chairman and W. D. Dehy secretary. | A statement was made and the situation | ihoroughly discussed. Several hundred | dollars were raised among tie mermbers | present and it was resolved to takeim- | mediate steps to assisi in raising a sub- | scription as soon as possible amonz their | own members and to reach oti:ers on the outside who wouid be likely to contribute. A committee of fifty young men, to be known as the members commitiee, bas been appointed and it was nnlnimouulyl agreed that a determined effort should be made continuously to_increase the mem- | bership of the us<ociation. ( ‘The meeting was one of the most enthu- | ed to go any farther a| g diers into this league of freedom, which is to fight this time for the liberation of the white man from industrial slavery, as they did for the release of the black man from bondage in the late war. He ad- monished all true patriots to stand by their colors and fight for the election of their comrade, Major William McKinley, for President, and the reopening of the workshops and factories, that the twenty million idle American workingmen may find employment. In conclusion he said: The question of the free aud unlimited coin- age of silver is one which has a particular per- sonal meaning for all of us who are 0 unfortu- nate as to be in the receipt of & pension, for its effect will be to reduce tnose pensions by one- half. We will receive our pensions in silver dollars and they will buy just one-half of what they do now. The following preamble and resolutions were adopted with great enthusiasm: ‘WHEREAS, The Democratic administration srover Cleveland has closed the work- shops and factories of the United States and has brought the working classes on the brink of starvation, ahd whereas,a Democratic ad- ministration under William J. Bryan would bring finencial ruin to the Nation and reduce the already low wages of the working classes, and the pensions of the veterans and their widows and orphans to haif by the issuance and unlimited coinage of a debased silver cur- rency; therefore be it Resolved, That our thanks be tendered to the on. Mark Hanna, the chairman of the National Republican Committee, for his un- tiring and successful efforts to give the people a chance to elect Major McKinley, the father of prosperity, President, and banish hard times, save the country for American citi- zens, give employment to American labor and create peace and plenty once more in the United States; and be it further Resolved, That we thank the Hon.John D. Sgrcc'-:els, our National Committeeman, for the advocacy of the repomination and re- election of Eugene F. Loud, our able, ener- getic and influential Congressman, that he may once more aid in passing effective tariff laws to revive our industries, employ our labor, foster our Emduc!! and re-establish our commerce and the lost prestige of American shipping on the ocean, that it may no longer continue to be & cipher in the commerce of the world; and be it Resolved, That we, the Veteran Soldiers of the Fifth Congressional District, and our sons will do all in our power to further the election of our comrade, William McKinley, and Garret A. Hobart for President and Vice-President, and the return to Congress of our fellow-vet- | eran, Eugene F. Loud, that sound money and prosperity may prevail in the United Staies. At the ending of the reading Captain August Kreuzer, with the Swiss Veterans, came marching in and participated in the enthusiastic cheering for the resolutions. A committee was appointed to arrange for a mass-meeting in the near future, and to print an address and send a copy to every veteran in the district, urging them to join the league. The meeting ad- journed with three rousing cheers for Comrades William McKinley and Eugene F. Loud, the friends of the veteran sol- diers and the workingmen. LR TR SPRECKELS RECOGNIZED. The Mohawk Club Indorses Him as Local Leader of the Campaign. The Mohawk Republican Club held its regular meeting last night at its rooms on the corner of Eleventh and Harrison streets. Speeches for McKinley and protection were made by John T. Dare, T. Maher and George Elder. Great enchustasm prevailed during their progress. It was resolved to recognize John D. Spreckels as the local leader of the cam- paign. It was further resolved to hold a grand rally next Saturday evening, and George O’Brien, Charles Page and M. Downing were appointed a committee of arrange- ments. AR aur Alta Club Soclal. At last night's meeting of the Alta Re- publican Club at the Pythian Castle speeches were delivered by Judge Low, John T. Dare and Dr. E. Callaghan. Messrs. Heffernan, Callaghan and Dixon contributed a number of vocal and instra- mental selections, whicb pleased the large attendance as much as did the eloquence of the orators. Resolutions were adopted indorsing Eugene F. Loud for Congress, and the meeting adjourned witia three cheers for the Republican ticket. An Iosolvent Hatter. C. N. Stewart, a hatter, yesterday filed a peti- tion in insolvency. He owes$3407 93 and has no assets. His principal creditor is the estate of M. Meusdorffer, to which $1300 is due. —————— LoaNs on diamonds. Interesi low. At Uncle Harris, 15 Grant avenue. TUBERCULOSIS N DUCK'S LIVERS, Strange Discovery of Vet- erinary Surgeon F. A. Neif. BIRDS BADLY AFFECTED The Matter Has Already Been Reported to the Board of Health. CHICKENS MAY BE DISEASED. Aun Exhaustive Investigation Similar to the Cattle Tests Is Probable. Dr/F. A. Neif, the acting veterinary of tue Board of Health, reported at the Health Office yesterday a discovery that has astonished and alarmed the authcri- ties and one that will lead to an exhaust- ive investigation in a field neretofore un- explored. g d Since being prodded into an investiga- tion of the cause of the numerous cases of tuberculosis that show every month in the reports of the Health Office the inspectors of the board have unearthed many cases of the dread disease among the dairy cows from which milk is supplied to this City, the discovery leading in some in- stances to the destruction of almost entire herds. 1t was known that, while the milk from these cows was not particularly dangerous unless the disease was in an advanced stage, the flesh was particularly danger- ous and great care has recently been ex- ercisea to stop its sale or removal from slaughter-houses where the cows were killed. Now a new problem presents itself to the board, which is to prevent infection to human beings through the poultry that is zold in large quantities in the markets. Dr. Neif has a friend who keeps ducks for both pleasure and profit, and he recently sent the veterinary a pair to be fattened and eventually grace the table at the Neif domicile. The birds were apparently in fine condition, and no ducks ever received better care or more fattening food than did the pair of Pekins, but for some mys- terious reason they did not increase in bulk to the extent that the expenditure of food would seem to indicate. After wait- ing for a reasonable length of time Dr. Neif decided that he would ascertain by drastic measures the cause of their back- wardness, and yesterday morning the fate of all edible ducks was meted out to them. The doctor’s scalpel did the rest, and then the cause of the trouble was Iaid bare. The livers of both birds were found to be badly affected with tuberculosis, the nod- ules that mark the progress of the disease being plainly visible in both. Where or how the ducks acquired the germs of the disease is a mystery, unless through the food they ate, and the question that now confronts the board is the extent to which ducks are subject to the scourge and how it can be eradicated if found to be preva- lent in duck ranches. Itis hardly practicable to try the tuber- culin test on the stock of the many duck ranches that exist in and about the City, and the board is in a quandary. Again, it seems by no means certain that if ducks are affected chickens are notalso subject to the disease. The chicken ranches would be farharder torid of tuberculosis than the duck ranches, and Dr. Neif's discovery seems to have opened up a line of inquiry that will lead to no end of trouble and ex- pense. The veterinary has the livers of the ducks preserved, and will make tests to ascertain how the germs may best be de- stroyed. As far as is known this is the first time that tuberculosis has been discovered in domestic fowls in this locality. TRIBBLE I3 EXONERATED The Charge of Negligence Is Not Sustained by Captain Bermingham. Not at Fault in the Averted Collision B:tween the San Rafael and the Tiburon. Supervising Inspector Bermingham reached a decision yesterday in the case of Captain W. T. Tribble, charged with negligence in handling the steamer San Rafael. His report is as follows: STEAM-VESSEL INSPECTION SERVICE, } OFFICE OF SUPERVISING INSPECTOR, FIrST DISTRICT. SAN FRrANCIsco, Cal, August 11, 1896, In te complaintof Lewis R. Gerstle et al. to the United States Local Inspectors of Steam- vessels, July 14, 1896, against Master and Pi- lot W. T. Tribble o the ferry steamer San Ra- fael for negligence, unskillfulness and inat- tention to the duties of his station while in charge of the San Rafael on the afternoon of Jl&lill,lfl%. = [his case was partially heard by the board on July 11, 1896. The deng of In;m} tor of Hulls Talbot of that board July 21 ter- minated the duties of said board, and there being no prospect of the immediate appoint- ment of his successor, the United States ;u er- vising Inspector of Steam-vessels for the First District, aiter due notice 1o the complainants and the defendant, heard the case by taking the testimony of witnesses on both_sides, first on July 27 and subsequently for the conven. ience of the witnesses on July 29 and August 3, 1896. From which it appears thatthe ferry s Sau Ratael, Captain W. T. Tribble, !h{) K::l.elll;:lf ant in charge, backed out from-her slip near the foot of Clay street in this City at about 3:15 P. &, Saturday, July 11, 1896, A vessel then passing ciused her to back farther than usual, so when she straightened up she was about 1200 t0 1500 fcet off the City front, headed toward Alcatraz Island. The Tiburon. a doubie- ended ferry-boat, Master and Pilot H. R White in charge, left her siip, situated sixiy yards more or less south of that left by the San Ra- fael five or six minutes before, and steamed down closer in shore than the San Rafael. The weather was clear, and the tide on tha day was recorded bigh water small at 1:3} P. M., low water small at 6:05 P. M., rise aud fall 4.7 feet. so must have been at that time one-third ebb, There seemed to have been no obstructions in the paths of these two vessels, which, owing to their positions on that occa- sion, necessarily crossed each other; as, after passing the northeast side of Aleatraz Island, up to tbat point pncuculyntuughtmmu from their points of departure on' this side, and that point being reached. the course of the San Rafael lay about two points farther to westward to reach her destination (Sausalito) than did that of the Tiburon to reach hers (Point Tiburon). The northeast end of Alcatraz Island bears about northwest 3 west distant two and a half miies from the sligs of thess steamers on this side, and about one and & half miles distant from Lombard-street wharf, frequently men- tioned by wilnesses. Captain H. R. White, in charge of the Tibu- ron, testified as follows: The mate was steerning. I took the helm and veered out from the dock (Lombard street). When I noticed the San we were going along in that shape (indicating), then I threw my wheel ‘board, and at that time she (San Ratael) came starl up Bi of us nearly. I slowed my boat down, stopped her, and, as the San Rafael went by, I gave her two iurns back. captain White subsequently testified that the San Rafael crossed his bowon a 134 to 2 int'course, but on being asked by Captain ribble, *Did I chenge my course any?’ an- swered “I do not know.” Later on Captain White testifiea, “She (San Rafael) came right up and crossed our bow as soon as I slowed down.” Of course she did, the way his boat was then headed. Charles Gustafson, mate of the Tiburon, for the prosecution, testified that he was in the pilot-house with Cl‘rt&ln White. His testi- mony was so contradictory as to be of little value one way or the other. H. C. Langrehr, for the prosecution, testified thathe was in the pilot-house of the Tiburon by invitation of lgtuin White, aud when somewhere 200 feet off Lombard street Captain White suddenly rose up and looked behind him. Beyond his paddle-wheel from the pilot-house, there was a steamer by the name of Sgn Rafael going along. Captain White took his wheel, pulled the bell and said in a very sclemn, dig- nified manner, “Let her go bs." Captain Tribble when asked by the court if he had changed Rhis course at any time, an- swered, “Not one hair, sir.”” George Mello- wich, mate of the San Rafael, who was in her pilot-house &t the wheel, testified that her course was not changed. The testimony of these two officers wes strengthened by the testimony of W Kidd, an English shi master, who was seated aft on the Sen Rafael, as he stated, beside Mr. Doane, who remarked, “] wonder where she (meaning the Tiburon) is going to?” Kidd testified that he then looked over and saw the wake of the San Ra- fael was straight, indicating that she made no change in her course, and then he noticed the Tiburon when she came within thirty or forty feet from the San Raisel back her engines and n.o?. He was positive the wake of the San Ra- fael was straight. Captain McKenzie of the Sausalito testified t he was coming over from Sausalito and aw the San Rafael and Tiburon about half & mile distant, the latter, as it appeared to him, lapping on the quarter of the San Rafsel, abait ner wheel. All at once he saw the Tiburon sheer off four to five points to pass around the San Rafael’sstern, which she did. The testimony of the witnesses as to the rela- tive positions of the two steamers from the time they left their slips until the stoppage of the engine of the Tiburon issomewhat conflict- ing. Their courses were nearly parallel, converg- ing from the distance between them off Lom- bard-street wharf, say 400 to 500 feet, about 150 yards off the northeast point of Alcatruz Island, distant about one and a hajf miles. There was little or no difference in the speed of these veéssels in their then condition. They were not racing—the opinion of the bootbiack on the San Rafael (Who, & witness stated, threw down his brushes and exclaimed, “There s & race on”) to the contrary mnot. withstanding. The officers in charge ot these respective steamers on that occasion should be the most reliable witnesses as to what transpired. The evidence of Captain White, it wil, ge noted, is very contradictory iu itself, while that of Cap- tain Tribble is straightforward, especially as to the fact that at no time before the stoppage of the Tiburon did he change his course. Cap- tain Kidd testified to that fact. There is not the slightest doubt in my mind about that, so any maneuvering for a change of sides on that occasion was resorted to wholly by Captain White, who, seeing that he could not distance the San Rafael, conciuded to pass under her stern, s0 put his wheel to starboard for that purpose, got it a little too far over, and, it not being fitted with steam-steering gear, he could not meet her with her helm, and finding that he was getting 100 ¢lose on the San Rafsel he im- mediately rang the engine bell toslow, stop and back his engine. Tne ringing of the bells seriously alarmed many of his passengers, not- ably the complainants, ail respectable gentle- men, who, like Mr. Gerstle, seeing the Si- tion of the two steamers aiter the head of the Tiburon had got around to the east of north, thus bringing the San Rafael three to four points across her bow and not very remote, naturaily concluded that it was the San Rafael that had changed her course in order to cross the bow of the Tiburon. They were of course much slarmed, held indignation meeting and drew up the complaint in this case against Captain 1ribble. Why did not Captain White file a complaint with the local inspectors, as it was his duty todo, if the San Raiael put her helm astarboard to eross his bow without giv- ing the proper signal? No possible reason can be assigned for such & course on her part. Captain White knew that she did not uttempt to cross his bow; to the contrary, he by an oversight brought her across his bow and failed to notify the complainants of hiserror, which would have avoided the trouble that has been unnecessarily brought about by this trial. He did not do it, but seemed to prefer assisting in the prosecution of Tribble in the examination of this case, in which he acted as prosecuting attoraes, and failed sadly in ringing out a single fact advantageous to the prosecution. The complainants have, in my opinion, failed to establish, satisiactory proof o their charges against Captain W. T. Tribble, who has been erroneousiy wronged by them. The complaint against Captain Tribble in this case is therefore dismissed without any prejudice to him whatever. JOHN BERMINGHAM, Supervising Inspector First District. ... SHOT IN THE EYES. Young Percy Moore the Victim of a Sad Hunting Accident. Percy Moore, a young gentleman well known in San Francisco society, was the victim of a sad accident last Saturday which may deprive him of the sight of both eyes. He was accidentally shot by his friend H. Chase with a charge of fine shot. Young Moore and several companions went to Minturn for an outing and a dove- shoot. It wasagreed by the young men that a part should shoot on one side of a small lake and a part on the other side. Also that while the sportsmen ou one side were shooting those on the other side should pick “8 the game. Mr. Chase came upon the scene with his gun without knowing of the prearranged plan, and while Mr. Moore was gathering up dead birds Mr. Chase fired ata low- flying dove. The dove fell and so did voung Moore, who upon being picked up was found to have been shotin the face and eyes with the small pellets. He was removed to the house where the party was stopping, and afterward to his mother’s home, at 2607 California street, in this City. His condition 1s such as to prevent the removal of the shot from his eyes. Whether bis eyesight can be saved remains to be seen. Ship Party Up the Bay. Captain Politeo, master of the ship Spartan, entertained & party of friends on board his ship last Sunday by & trip to the coal bunkers at Port Costa. Aftera very pleasant hour as special guests of Mrs. Arthur W. Cornwall at the home of her brother, D. W. Kennedy of Port Costa, the party was taken in charge by Captain Thomas C. Lockyer, and an enjoyable return trip home made on the tug Hercules. ‘Among those on the trip were: Captain Poli- teo, Miss Mamie Politeo, Matthew Politeo, Joseph Politeo, Thomas Murphy, Miss Kittie Murphy, Miss Suaie Martin, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Wyman, Mr. and Mrs. John T. McMillan, Mrs. Arthur W. Cornwall, John Bowone, Mrs. Reta Dunn, Mre. Captain Lockyer, Ira J. Harmon, Mrs. George H. 8. Dryden: Gearge H. Beachel, Miss Fannie Shes, Miss Kittie Toher, Mr. and . F. W. Boole, Mr. and Mrs. W. Hunt, E. H. Parrish, Mr. and Mrs. A. Parrish, Miss Leas, ¥rank Runyon, P. A. de Veuve, Mrs. Van kakle and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. H. Phil- ‘brook. ——————— Altgeld Not an Anarchist. Andrew J. O'Conor, formerly a law partner of Comptroller Eccles of the United States treasury, arrived at the Palace yesterday and registered from San Diego, where he has been for some little time settling the affairs of two National banks that had gone into the hands of receivers. “Four years ago,” said Mr. O’Conor, “I broughiout Altgeld, that is, I championed his campaign and placed him in nomination for Governor of 1llinois. He is oneof the ablest men in this country, & lawyer of ability and a millionaire. But it is one of the greatest mis- takes that ever became current tosuppose that he is an anarchist. That is all political stuff g0t up by opponenis, Aligeid wasa Judge at one time and he made an enviable reputation for the remarkable integrity and strictness of his decisions. bl el R L Bryan Club Organized, A large and enthusiastic mecting of those favoring the free coinage of silver, 16 to 1, and the election of Bryan and Sewall,was Hela at Larkey Hall, Filbert and Webster streets, lastevening. The name of “Bryan and Sewall Silver Club of the Forty-first District” was unanimously chosen as the name of the club. Ninety-three names were subscribed to the roll. A permanent organization was effected. Promised mpgon ‘Was given to the club by all resent. H. M. Owens was elected president, . X. Larkey secretary and John Bryan treas- urer. ———-—— The Corriveau Case. H. W. Westphal was before Judge Coffey yesterday, engaged in explaining the entries in the stock book of the ice company in which he is interested. It is believed that it was througn fraudulent manipulations of this stock that Louis Corriveau was swindled out of most of his property. The investigation will be resumed to-mOITOW. RUNAWAY COUPLE WEDDED AT SEA, Captain W. G. Gage of the Hettie B Again in Demand. THE BRIDE UNDER AGE. An Angry Brother Stood in the Way of a Quiet Church Wedding. A SHORT HONEYMOON FOLLOWS Then Will Come the Reconciliation and Al Will Bz Peace and Happiness Again, The little steamer Heitie B is now the popular boat with runaway couples. At one time it was the tug Millie, then there was a runon the Ida W, and next the the ordinance. The passenger who offered his ticket for sale was quite as amenable to thelaw, in fact,more so,for he allured the newsboy into an unlawful business. The newsboy, of course, renders himself liable for taking the transfer, and the individual who purchased it also violated the ordi- nance. While the JudEe hinted that he did not think highly of the transfer ordinance, he had to formulate his opinion in accord- ance with its provisions, and he therefore founa the defendant guilty. Attorney O’Grady said he would give notice of appeal to-day and also make a motion for arrest of judgment. When the case comes up for argument in the Superior Court Attorney O'Grady will contend that the issuing of transfers is a mere privilege, and while the company has the power of hedging around this privilege certain regunlations, no ordinance is constitutional which makes the break- ing of these regulations a misdemeanor. ————— Gibbs Sued for Dental Work. Judson D. Gibbs, the well-known promoter of pugilistic encounters, who has managed the affairs of the National Club on a number of occasions, was sued in the Justice’s Court yesterday for $25, for dental work performed by Clyde Payne, an expert on molars, incisors, eic. The comvlaint recites that within two years past the defendant has had a large amount of dental work done at the Clyde es- tablishment, for which he refused to pay though frequently asked to doso. The claim was assigned to Edward W. Gunther, who brings the suit. e e Grand Jury at Work. The new United States Grand Jury held its first session yesterday, every member being present. Assistant United States Attorney Schlessinger filed twenty-nine bills of informa- tion, sixteen of which were on cases reported by Collector Wise and relating to the bringing of lottery tickets into this country. The Case of Charles S. Favor, accused of impersonating a Federal officer, was among the remaining informations furnished. The Grand Jury ook no definite action in any of the matters presented to them. It is not probable they will get down to actual work before next week. e The little Gasoline Steamer Hettie B, on Which Lizzie McDonald and John P, Bonham, Yesterday. a Young Runaway Couple, Were Married on the High Seas Belvedere had her turn. Now the rush is for the handsome little craft that used to run between San Pedro and the Catalinas with excursionists. Captain Gage is an adept at tying the knot, and perhaps that has something to do with it. Then, again, he is young and handsome, and that also may bein his favor. Be thatas it may, three runaway couples have been made happy by matrimony on the high seas within a fortnight on board the Hettie B, and two more weddings are to come. Late last Monday afternoon a bashful young man approached Captain Gage and asked him if he would perform the mar- riage ceremony on the high seas for him. He frankly aamitted that the young lady he was about to marry was under age, but said the parents consented. The girl’s brother was the stumbling block, and he had sworn to shoot the groom on sight if he ever married nis sis- ter. After some persnasion the captain agreed and a start was arranged for 8 A. M. yesterday. Prompn{‘ at that hour the bride, Miss Lizzie McDonald, and the groom, Joun P. Bonham, put in an ap- pearance. They were accompanied by Mrs. D. L. Maxwell, Mrs. E. G. Streeter and C. F. Faber, and once the party was aboard the steamer was got under way. It was a beautiful day and the sea was as smooth as glass, o no one was seasick. After steanving out to sea for four hours the Hettie B. was stopped and Captain Gage proceeded to perform the marriage ceremony. He followed the ritual of the Church of England, and after placing a bandsome diamond ring on the bride's finger he called her Mrs. Bonham and gave her the first kiss, much to the cha- grin of her husband. The marriage certificate furnished by Captain Gage is as follows: ON NEUTRAL WATERS OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN. I hereby certify that I believe ihe facts stated to me to be” true and that upon due in- quiry there seems to me to be no legal impedi- ment to the marriage of John Perry Bonham and Lizzie McDonald, and thet the same arties were joined by me in marriage on the Tlth day of August, 1896, iu the meutral waters of the Pacific Ocean. Then followed the signatures of the witnesses and finally that of Captain W. G. Gage. The return trip was as pleasant as the outward one and the bride’s health was drunk in sparkling champagne. Early to-day the young couple will start on a'short honeymoon trio and will then return home. They both come from Towles Station, about two miles from Dutch Flat. Had it not been for Miss McDonald’s brother they would have been married at home and thus the ex- pense of a sea voyage would have been saved. All's well tnat ends well, however, and Mr. and Mrs. Bonham certain!y had a most enjoyable trip to sea yesterday. NEWSBOYS TO COMBINE, They Will Test the Constitu- tionality of the Transfer Ordinance. Frankie Degner Found Guilty Vester- day, but His Cas: Will Be Appaed The newsboys have entered into a com- bination to test the constitationality of the transfer ordinaunce and have engaged A. L. O’Grady, a young attorney, to look after their interests, & The case fixed upon for the test is that of Frankie Degner, who was arrested about two weeks ago for exchaneing his papers for transfer tickets at Market and Powell streets. T ‘When the case was called before Judge Joachimsen yesterday morning Attorney O Grady was present for the defendantand Attorney Kelly rerprounted the Market- street company. It was shown that Deg- ner dealt in transfers the day he was ar- rested and the court found him guilty and ordered him to appear for sentence this in, m;‘: Jsu'dn remarked that the newsboys were not the only persons who violated WHAT SOCIETY IS DOING A Very Jolly Gathering at the Eayers Christening Party. Several Delightful Surprise Parties of the Past Week—Personal Notes. Quite & number of friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. George Eayers assembled last night at their residence, 714 Harriet street, for the purpose of celepratiag the christening of the latest addition to the Eayers family, a healthy baby boy. The ceremony proper was as usual performed in church, but the jollifi- cation afierward took place at home. Songs, recitations and dancing were on the pro- gramme, and a generous supply of solid and liguid refreshments kept the company in a pleasant humor until a late hour. Among those present were the following: Mrs. May McLauezhlin, Mrs. Thomas Stanton, Mrs, Ben- jamin Lundy, Mrs. Joseph Ley, the Misses Josephine and Agnes Scully, Miss Sarah Dunni- gan, Thomas Stanton, Benjamin Lundy, Thomas Cameron, James Scully, William Dailey, Dr. M. C. Peel, Albert May, Johm Downey, Thomas Hersoh, Thomas Thirkettle, Master Frank McLaughlin, Ray Eayers, George Eayers, Oliver Morosco, Louis Belmour, Leslie Morosco, Edward Peters, Denny Muller and Thomas Glynn. A very pleasant surprise party wss given Sergea ind Mrs. John Martin at their home, 1187 Noe street, Friday evening, August 8. The evening was passed very pleasantly with music, games and dancing.” At midnight a very inviting supper was partaken of in the large dining hall. Among those present were: Miss Alice B. Fosette, Miss Annie Giliether, Miss Addie Gilfeather, Miss May Gilfeather, Miss Bertie Stanley. Miss Kitty Getts, Miss Zoe Keen, Miss Nita Broderick, Miss mie Mc- Nulty, Mr. and Mrs. R T, P. S. Martin, W. D. Wilkie, Miss Grace K Miss Rita Kelly, Thomas McMillan, W. Collins, Seargant Martin, Mrs. Martin, A. J. Tichner, E. E. Aubry, Mr. and Mrs. E. Kerrison, Mr. and Mrs. Cha Stanley, Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Charles Aubry, Frank Martin, Bud Martin, Mrs. Lizzie Worden, Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Johnson, Wilt Nolan, Miss Else Aubry, Ollie Stanley, Charles Stanley. An enjoyable surprise party was tendered re- cently to Miss C. Flynn at her residence, 1101 Mission street, by her iriend Miss Mary Sweeny. The evening was delightfully passed in singing, dancing and other amusements. Among those present were the Misses MecCaffery, Misses P. Preasant, M. Sweeney, C. Brown, L. Blamey, L. McDonald, M. Colbert, M. Nolan, M. Fitzgerald, M. Kennedy, M. Shine, E. Addison, A. sale, E. McE.roy, E.Coughlin, M. Small, J. Luceit, L. O’Hara, S. Dwyer; Messrs. F. Dumont, F. Dignan, F.Scully, S Ly- cett, J. Smail, J. Courtlan, C. Assmussen, M. O’Connell, W. Cadigan, N. Fitzgerald, F. Ma- lin, J. Clancy, H. Saie, W. Miller, J. Fitzgerald, J. Connolly, J. Sweeney, J. Casey, R.Gaugh- ran, I. O'Brien. G. Cieary, D. Dumont, G. Cheeny, W. Britt, G.Nichols, W. Collins, Mr. Mr. McMemony. Following is the list ot the st arrivals at Skaggs Springs from San Francisco: R. P, Hammond, C. G. Clinch and family, George R. Wells_and family, J. A. Buck and wite, Miss E. Buck, J. and W. Buck, Miss Blanche Horan, Darrell Horan, G.de Latour, Mrs. E. Hahn, George W. Stamper, T. J. Welsh, Mrs. C. H. Higeins, Chester Skaggs, Mr. and Mrs. D. Fennimore, C. H. Lemberton, Miss M. . Lamberton, J. Schuler, Charles H. Atnearn, H. W. Melendy, A. E. North, Mrs, E. Homan, A. Russell Crowell and wife, W. R. Lar- zelere, wife and son; Ernest Hirsch, A. C. Stuart, wife ana son; J. Coleman, W. A. Bool and wife, H. Z. Howard. From Oakland—Mrs. C. E. Dutcher, Miss Ida L. Laskey, Bdward Haven. From Santa Rosa— Mrs. J. F. Muigrew, E.T. Mills, A.L. Fisher. From Healdsburg—Mrs. Rose Austin, Miss Deisy Dietz, Miss Edith Dietz, H. ‘erner Dietz, Dr. C. Weaver, Rev. J. Meiler, J. W. Wil- sou, E. M. Norton, H.W. Pierce, 0. J. Litchfield, From Alameda—Louis Homeier, musical di- rector Macdonough Theater. From Alvarado— J. G. Vande: r and_ wife. From Berkeley— Mrs. S. A. J. Haney, Miss O. Kinsell. From Vi Nev.—Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fredericks. Cloverdale—A. Sharboro and ony), F. K. Merritt and wife, an From Dry Creek—Mr. and Mrs. Board, Miss Neva Board. Paso Robles is very crowded for this time of the year. Those registered for the week in- clude: W. W. Trage, Miss L. Harrington, Mrs. William Jaffe, Mr. and Mrs. P. Luis, T. Dillon, wife and children, J. T. Rader, P. Low, H. H. Sevrie, G. W. Geauque, Judge Wilcox and wife, A. M. Barne:, B. E Levy, Mrs. G. H. Lux, B. Sinhetmer, J. F. Hugh, C. H. Braum, P. H. o T. Davis, L. JHonigsber, B. Ross, uter, W. E. Dunning, W. Nelson, Mrs. %Gmnzbflun Mr. and Mrs. Leopold els, D. Suilivan, Thomas . Finn, Remford, Arthur Bray, J. T. Murphy, M. Graves, C. A. How, Charles L. Clough, C. W. Reynolds, 8. Goodwin, C. H. Jones, Mrs. B. Howard, Mrs. R. T. Emerson, Mrs. 8. F. Dixon, elly, . H. iggins. From Elmhurs'—Mrs. E. inia, m R. G. Walter. J. S{pracklom, Di liai M. P. Burns, W. H. King, C. . and Mrs. King, Caprain Wil- ms and wife, Mr. and Mrs. J. Revnolds, ajor and Mrs. J. Hunt, Mrs. J. H. Whiting two daugnte: Mrs. M. Miller, Misses Miller, E. F. Burns. Among the recent arrivals at Ftna Springs are: W. H. Young, San Francisco; Miss Lillian E. Boynton, Napa; George P. Fuller, ¢ Wahlmack, Charies L. Davis, Mrs. Schmidt, San Francisco; Mr. and Mrs. William Rennis, G. W. Schmidr, St. Helena; George Johnson. Mevabel; B. D. Gray, F. A. Malony, E.C. Armes, Ban Fsancisco; H. E. Peterson, Oakland; Mrs. J. O'Neil, Edward Landes, I Fockers, San Francisco; Mrs. 1. L. Requa, Requa, Piedmont; Miss Morgan, San Fra: Miss Palmer, Oakland; Mr. and Mrs. R. M. vey, J. B. Bacon, Thomas ’. Howalt, S. F. Boroni, A. E. Raas, San Francisco. Dr. Matte left for Europe Tuesday to be gone several months. Duriug his absence he will visitall the principal hospitals and pursue a special clinical course under the most prom- inent professors of Paris. On_the doctor’s re- turn he wiil bring with him the newest things in instruments aud appliances. iss F. B. Slattery of the Postal Telegraph C leit last Friday on the steamship Walla Walla for & vacation to Europe, where she will remain about three months. . The Misses Cherry started on_their return journey irom Europe on July 29 and are ex- pected in this City about the 18th. Mrs. Wehser and party, includm{ Miss Gis- ela Wehser, Miss Tilly Euphrat, Mrs. M. R. Fleishman and Miss Elsie Simon, are sojourn- ing at Santa Rosa. Mrs. M. Fabian returned from the East last evening afler a visit to her son, 8. M. Fabian, the California pianist. Mrs. James d. Temple has returned from Highland Springs, and will be at home on_the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 17134 Buchanan street. The engagement is announced of Miss Minnie Platz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Platz, to Wili G. Koch. The wedding will take place in the near future. The Vargovienne Club will give its first party of the season of 1896 at Bear Hall, 1901 Post street, corner of Fillmore, Saturday evening, August 22. San Francisco Lodge No. 57, the National Reserve Association, will give a complimentary reception Wednesday evening, August 12, at 8 o’clock at focial Hall, Alcazar building, 120 O’'Farrell street. Dancirg will begin at 9:30 P. M. —_————— Lower Eates on Potatoes. Texans may soon be enjoying the consump- tion of California-grown potatoes. Beginning on the 15th inst., the present rate of 75 cents per 100 pounds on potatoes {rom California to Texas points will be reauced to 50 cents. This rate will continue in force until the 80th of September. It will be put in operation for this period in order to relieve the present glutin the home market. Texas produces very little in the shape of apples of the earth, and im- saru her supply mostly from the States bor- ering the great lakes. R Forty-One ¥ears Old. Ophir Lodge No. 21, I. O. B. B., will to-night celebrate the forty-first anniversary of its or- ganization at B. B. Hall, at 121 Eddy street. After the lodge meeting there will be a ban- quet, at which it is expected e large number will be seated. The committee of arrange- ments consists of William Saalburg, Marcus Levy, S. H. Simon, L. Levy, M. Kalmuk and M. Kolimann. —————— Another Will Contest. Frances A. O’Connor, widow of Jeremiah 0’Connor, who died recently, leaving property valued at $6000, has entered a contest to the probate of the will of deceased. The widow was practically cut off in the will, which provided liberaliy for several children of the testator by & former wife. 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