The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, August 18, 1896, Page 11

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1896. CURTAINS ROSE ON LARGE AUDIENCES, Plays Produced for the First Time in This City. FUN AT THE BALDWIN: The “Gay Parisians” Won the Tribute of a Night of Laughter. “TROVATORE” IS WELL SUNG. At All the Local Theaters the Per- formances Were Received With Approval. The week at the Baldwin Theater opened with a large and fashionable attendance last evening. This large and fashionable audience laughed the greater part of the evening while the curtain was up over the fun-making situations found in “The Gay Parisians.” Many laughed until there were tears in their eyes. There is no ques- tion that “The Gay Parisians” is funny, and that means that it will have a good run. That it has any other merit would not be claimed forit. The plot has already been given. The 1incidents all center around the old device of *a night out” in a restaurant, in which some of the parties fear that they will be compromised by having their iden- tity discovered. The first act is merely introductory and the third act is devoted to clearing up the mysterious occurrences of the second act. W. J. Ferguson, although in poor voice, made the part of Joseph Pioglet vivacious beyond the actual merit of his lines and did some very clever pantomim- ing. James O. Barrows with his sianding part of Mathien was excruciatingly droll. Sadie Martinot as Mrs. Paillard bad all the opportunity afforded her that was necessary by singular and embarrassing happenings to call forth the ready and willing indorsement of hearty laughter. Margaret Gordon was & very trim and attractive maid as Vic- toriare. Some of the best work was done by Mrs. E. J. Phillips as Angeline, the wife of Pioglet, who filled the unwelcome role of the henpecking wife. The title of the play carries the impres- sion that the whole is a mass of amusing absurdities. There is little of originality in anythi excepting the dialogue and the fact that the playwright, seeing many plays of a similar sort preceding, has »mingly resolved to make a composite them all, but that does not matter when the purpose of the work is concerned. It is probable that the fun- niest lacture that could be written or de- livered would be reached by having a dozen wits collaborate. The fact is com- mented on, somewhat curiously, that *The Gay Parisians” has no known hor. The real wonderment would if any one person would claim be its authorship. The hypothesis is reason- able that some manager commanded t hat the effect of the composite order of fun should be tried on. Itis true that there are-two authors given, whose names figure on the programmbe, but itis also alleged that they had nothing to do with it. The fact is that “The Gay Parisians” was compiled rather than composed on the general theory that many heads are better than one. The work was not all even. Charles B. Wells as Paillard was not particularly amusing. The perform- ance of even Sadie Martinot at times seemed perfunctory. But the general effect was, as before has been said, to make the audience laugh, and that is all the piece was ever intended to accomplish, The California Theater. The production of “The Minstrel of Clare” at the California Theater last evening was greeted by & good house, but not 50 good & house as this delightfu play deserves. It isascene of Irieh life, in which is depicted some villainy, much love, and a rollicking son of the old sod isin evidence. This last, Larry O'Lynn in the cast, 8 assumed by Chauncey Olcott, whose portrayal of the character was marked by a naturalness that caused many in the audience to give vent to the expression, “that’s a true Irish lad for you.” £ In the audience there were Knights of the Red Branch, Knights of Tara and members of the Knights of the Red Branch Rifles, not in the regalia or uniform of these organizations, but in their capacity as civilians accompanied by wives, sweethearts or relatives, and they numbered 200. During the performance Mr. Olcott sang “The Minstrel Boy,” “Love Remains the Same” and otner airs with much sweetness and pathos, but the one that captured the andience was the ‘‘Home” song, which car- ries the sentiment expressed in John Howard Payne’s “Home, Sweet Home.” The air is catchy, and after the play was over hundreds of Individuals wbhistled the refrain. Admirers of the sweet singer pre- sented him witha lnrge floral flag with the inscription, **The Knights of Tara,”” and with two other large floral pieces. Luke Martin, who takes the part of Matt Dugan, & sort of Michsel Feeney character, acted his part well, and Georgia Busby was very acceptabie as Nellie Cregan. The play is deserving of good patronage. At the Columbia. That very funny comedy the “Great Un- known” began its second week at the Colum- bia last evening to a good house. Blanche Bates was at her best and every word and gesture were charmingly huraorous. She isaffectionate, slengy, piquant, impulsive and bright. Hope Ross, as Pansy, her sister, is a very bad, nice jittle girl, and is an excellent running mate for Etna, the clever Blanche. Harry Corson Clsrke and Wilton Lackaye were better ana emoother in their roles than last week, The play will be continued the remainder of the week. Verdi's Il Trovatore.” Last evening the Tivoli Opers-House began its seventh week of the grand opera sduson under the direction of Gustay Hinrichs with «l Trovatore.” Signer Fernando Michelena sang the noble lines of Manrico, and well, and Mme. Natali the sad, sweet numbers of Leonocra. Signor Maurice de Vries was the Count ai ZLuna, and Miss Bernice Holmes was the gypsy’s daughter, Azucens. Verdi’s besutiful melody was, as it alwaye is, the hit of the season. Mme. Natali was exceptionally good, and her execu- tion of the very difficult music with which this role sbounds marked her asa diva ol culture end splendid yoice. Micfielenl and Manrico shared the honors with her, and in the final act both of these ar- tists came in for 8 well-deserved ovation. Maurice de Vries gathered fresh laurels as the count. His performance was edmirable in every respect. It {md %eeen intended that Flora Finlayson should appesr as Azeema. Owing to illness she was nnable to do so, but her place was ca- pably supplied by Bernice Holmes, who is ene titled to great credit, the more so when it is considered she only had !ong:;!ght hours to perfect herself in the part. e remaining characters were competently rendered. Trovatore” will go all the week, To-night Nina Bertina Humphreys will appear as Leonora, * Miss Finlaysoo will sing Azu- cena’s role to-morrow evening. TheTivoli was well filled with the lovers of melody, as it de- served. The Orpheum. The Orpheum, with its Black Patti, the Nel- son Sisters, Biondi, Kennedy, the funny mes- merist, and the clever cat performers, was packed last night. The new people were Mildred Howard, & very graceful and fine-appearing daneer, with her pretty Trilby feet pattering unstockinged over the boards. Sydney de Gray, & fine barytone, was another ireh feature of the entertalnment. The present bill will continue the rest of the week. Grand Opera-House. It is seldom that on s Monday night the Grand Opera-house is as crowded as it was last night on the occasion of the presentation of that patriotic maval play, “The Ensign,” in which James M. Brophy appeared in the title role. The play is well known to San Francisco (hener-goiersx; b\:t they do not seem to tire of it. At this house it wfl?sy\\ ell put on and some of the efforts of the scenic artists won the audience to loud plau aits. In the scene at the close of the trial of the ensign, when he arose ard declared that it was he who had killed the English lieutenant for insulting the American flag, the pent-up patriotism of the audience bufst forth of one accord and for & few moments there was the wildest enthusiasm. £ The curtain had to be raised three times on the tableau. The presentation of President Lincoln by Harry Benrimo was aiso loucly ap- plauded, and on this scene the curtain had to be raised tour times. Little Mildred, the child 8Ctress, was, as usual, excellent in the part she assumed. As a whole, the others were well up in the work demanded of them. The Chutes. Thera was & good audience at the chutes last night, and the performance in the Casino by Billy Harvey, Mollie Stockmeyer, the Masons and Tumbleronicon Weston greatly enter- tained the audicnce. Joe, the cuté Orang- outang, had quite a levee. This will be his Tast week in this City. Performances will be given every evening this week and on Satur- §ay and Sunday only will matinees be given. g (it ey THO CIRCUSES IN O The Great Forepaugh-Sells Com- binaticn to Arrive Soon. For Ten Days and Nights the Public Will Have Plenty of Amuse- ment. The amusement-loving public will soon have atreat in the shape of the largest circus that has ever reached this coast. The huge tents of the Adam Ferepaugh and Sells Brothers’ consolidated shows will pe pitched in Central Park, on Mar- ket and Eighth streets, on September 3. The show will continue for ten days oaly, but during that time every novelty of the arens, the sawdust ring and in the zoolog- ical world wiil be presented. The famous original Adam Forepaugh herd of wild animals and the equally ex- pert one of Sells Brothers are included in this raré assemblage of animal actors, and appear simultaneously, illustrating in many most surprising ana entertaining ways the methods of the different schools in which they have been educated as sol- diers, dancers, clowns, boxers, musicians, grotesques, wheelmen, high ballancers, dudes, waiters, diners, mimics, come- dians, acrobats and multiversant artists. Every species of every age and size is represented, including elephants from Ag-icn, Asia, Ceylon, Borneo and Sumat- ra, and ranging from the huge monarch of at least a century’s growth to the awarf and baby. They also appear in the grand double daily street parade, forming with other pobie and savace cCreatures a re- markable exhibit in & most remarkable pageant, Waich serves as a stupendously suggestive prelude to the finest perform- ance ever seen. The only genuine Japanese circus is one of the unique and astonishing features of the united shows, and the aerial perform- ances include the only flging trapeze acts done by ladies in full dress and long skirts, and the funniest midair bar antics ever seen. The management has made every ar- rangement for the amusement of the chil- dren, who will be no doubt kept in an up- roar by the antics of the clowns. The street parades, too, will form an interest- ing feature. Heretofore either show has presented a public spectacle that attracted old and young, but the combination of the two has made possible the presentation of the most atiractive street pageant of the world. N A GNP OF 1AON How a Bulldog’s Characteristic Tenacity Brought Him to Grief. Crowds Gather to Witness the Man- a¢r in Which His Jaws Were Maie to Relax George Thackeray, of Twenty-second street, near Fair Oaks, has a very sick dog. A night or so ago John L. Williams and a handsome Gordon setter were taking a promenade, neither man nor dog thinking of trouble. Suddenly Mr. Williams missed his dog. Turning about, he saw the ani- mal with its face apparently giued to Mr. Thackeray’s fence. He drew near to in- vestigate the situation when a low growl admonished him to keep where he was. Peeping discreetly over the fence he saw that the Thackeray canine had his own by the muzzle and would not let him go. A ten-ioot pole was called into requi- sition, but wiih indifferent success, the only effect of its use being a wild duet of yelps, growls, whines and frantic yells, which soon filled the street with people. Thackeray came forth to reprimand his bulldog, but the brute hung on with a grip compared to which that of a vise was as the pressure of a bashful maiden’s hand. S8ticks, stones, hot water, brickq and coals were employed with no .avail, though the crowd cheered lustily. Ar obliging neighbor, seeing that other energies were powerless, furnished a carv- ing knife, wherewith the bulldog was cut | and hacked in order to make him release his hold. In the darkness Mr. Thackeray’s left wrist was severely cut; but the dog held on. A desperate remedy wasemployed at last, the bulldog’s jaw being laid bare by a deep, jagged cut. Faint with loss of blood, the lusty warrior lay down, his grip relaxing only when bis bleeding body haa become iuert. An officer of the Bociety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals offered to kill the mangled dog, but Mr. Thackeray promised to have him cured, as he might prove of use in case of inva- sion by some hostile power. Mr. Williams' pet, though much bat- tered in the melee, is comparatively unin- jured. His facial beauty, to be sure, is much impaired, but *‘in other respects he is doing quite well.” AN ED110OKS FATAL MISSTEP. Attempted to Alight From a Car That Was in Motron. WINSTON, N. C, Aug. 17.—Captain J. W. Goslen, editor of the Union Republi- can, the organ of the Republican party in this State, met with a fatal accideat this afternoon. He was returning from the Postoffice with his mail in the streetcar, and attempting to step from the car be- fore it stopped was thrown violently on the macadamized street. His head struck & stone, which produced concussion of the braip and caused his death. Captain Gos- len was 55 years old. e LOANS on watches, Jewelry, silverware, at Uucle Harrls', 156 Grant avenue, BROWN'S ENEMIES DOWN ON MORSE The “Opposition” Making Efforts to Rally Its Forces. COU’NT OF PARTISANS. Project tc Install a Pastor With- out the Senior Deacon’s Consent. PIQUANT PERSONAL TALK Difficuities Appear to Beset the Bud- ding Movement in Its Very Inception. ‘What is known as the “opposition’ fae- tion in the First Congregational Church is meditating a move which is calculated to force the other party to show its real strength. Itseems that according to Con- gregational polity a majority of the church members may, independently of deacons, trustees or standing committee, call a pastor, and a majority of the church society—which must not be confounded with the church membership—may confirm and ipstall the paster thus called. In other words, Congregationalism recog- nizes as its tribunal of ultimate resort the will of the majority, which may !etasideJ the acts of any govérning body connected with the church organization. In accordance with this principle the opposition is secretly taking steps to secure a majority of the church members and a majority of the First Congregational So- ciety, call a pastor, have him installed and confirmed in his appointment by the society, and put an end to what it calls the ‘*Morse regume.” On the other hand the board of deacons, of whom only two side with the opposition, have the right by a majority vote to supply the pulpit without consult- ing the church as a whole until a pastor shall be regularly called. One or other of these two things is about to happen very soon. Deacon Morse and the three other deacons who stood by the late pastor in his difficulties are making every en- deavor to find a clergyman able to assume the duties of a position so hedged about with peculiar trjals and pitfalls as the pastorate of the First Congregational Chuorch must be for years to come. The opposition counts among its strong- est sympathizers the Rev. J. H. Warren, Dr. J. T. McDonald, Deacon T. H. Hatch, George T. Gaden and Meyer Strauss. Mrs. Cooper is also regarded as one of the par- tisans of the opposition, although she re- frains from all publi¢c manifestation of adhesion to either side. All the foregoing topics were weighed and dwelt upon at length during yestei- day’s gathering of the opposition leaders. The meeting took place in the after noon and was entirely executive in character. All the members knew nothing about it when questioned, and, indeed, few besides the specially invited ones were aware of the holding of the meeting. From a trustworthy souarce, however, it was learned that the object of the gathering was the preparation of a paper to be signed by as many of the church members as possible. The intent of the framers of the proposed document is to marshal the forces of the opposition, to ascertain their number and estimate their financial strength. “We must do this first of all,”” pursued TrE CAryn's informant, *in order to learn just how we stand. At the meeting it was seen tbat the plan had many drawbacks. What could be done in case the trustees refused to reopen the church? All recog- nized that Deacon Morse would have to be got out of the road before we could do anytbing; but how should he be induced to give way to us? Anyway we are going to learn what our numerical and financial strength is. Then we can form plans as to our future course of action. “Bo much of the time at to-day’s meet- ing was spent in discussing the difficulties with which the situation is at present be- set that the paper for the proposed can- vass was not drawn up, butin a week or two some steps will be taken. Mean- while we have many disappointments and setbacks. Mrs. Cooper. though she sympathizes with wus, is unwill ing to take any conspicuous part in the work of reorgamization. She says she has lost many friends by reason of her connection with the Brown case, and although she has formed new and strong attachments on the same account, she seems to fear further publicity. All she wants is to take her place as a simple church member, retaining her Bible class, and leaving the leadership in future bat- tles to others. “Another distinguished member, who has, so 1o speak, grown up with the First Church and could be of the greatest assist- ance to our cause, refuses all part with us save in g social way. He considers the church dead and buried, and attends the services of the Gospel Mission, Other old and valued members have done the same or got into the way of attending other churches. The old church has been sadly rent and disrupted, but out of the faithful remnant we hope to reorganize it. The Brown meetings in the hall on Sutter street had no claim to be called services of the First Congregational Church, as they were intended as the beginning of an in- dependent church, and would bhave fimwn into one if Dr. Brown’s health had not broken down. “We are willing to meet with the Sutter- street people and labor together for the reunion of the church if Deacon Morse wiil resign his position of power in the church society, but under his manage. ment we can do nothing. He and Dr. Brown seemed to run the charch to suit themselves. The people who call and pay a pastor should have the first place in his consideration; but Dr. Brown thouglit otherwise and preached for the ‘masses.’ The masses came, and soon our church was filled with nffraff of the Overman-Tunnell-Davidson-Stockton type, and then the troubles commenced. Btill the better element of the congrega- tion is with us, and if we can only get them together we will carry our point.” The Church Manual, in article 3, section 1 of the standing rules, provides that the deacons shall see that the pulpit is sup- plied in the absence of a regular pastor, and attend to the conduct of social re- ligious meetings. On page 41, under the *Basis of Union,” mention is made of “‘a religious society,’”” designed to co- operate with tbe church, and organ- ized March 3, 1850, under the name of the First Congregational Church So- ciety of S8an Francisco,”’- church and sc- ciety being referred to as separate institu- tions, to act concurrently in certain cases, whereot the culling of a pastor is one.. Article V of the coustitution gives the trustees charge of the funds, real estate, other property and businees affairs of the society. Bnam should be seven trustees, but at present there are two vacancies in the board. Itis understood that the five trnstees now in office stand on neutral fmund as far as the present controversy s concerned. e The Ocean View Club, The regular meeting of the Ocean View Im- provement Club was held at Taylor's Hall last evening. §. Mangan, P. Pyne, L. Brown, J. Irwin and M. F. Taylor delivered addresses. The club voted upanimously against the moving of the Pesthouse to the Almshouse tract and in fayor of the proposed new road from Nineteenth avenue to Ocean View. The following resolution was adopted: ' To the Honorable Board of Health: The Ocean View Improvement Club hereby tenders to the hovorable Board of Heaith & YOte of thauks for the efficient manner in which it abated a standing nuisance in our district, and In particular to Mr. Duren, the representative in our district. who superintended the filling 0f the pond near the Ucean View station. ——————— Missing Inventory Fouad. The missing inventory of the Joshus Hendy estate has been found. It was discovered in Judge Seawell’s chambers, where it was among the papers in the case oi Bteen against the estate of Joshua Hendy. This 13 the paper so much desired by J. P. Langhorne, attorney for Mrs. Jolefihine Green, one of the contestants of the will of Joshua Hendy. When called kgr on Saturday last it could not be found. George W. Cornwall’s Estate. A petition for letters of administration on the estate of George W. Cornwall, the recently deceased Southern Pacific engineer, who left three women claiming to be his widow, was yesterday filed by widow number 2. The es- tate is valued at only $300 due the deceased {rom the railroad com?knd oun alife insurance policy of problematical value. BUCKLEYITES CLOSE [N They Will Make Their Legis- lative Nominations Thurs- day Evening. Final Arrangements Made for Primary and for an Early Muni. cipal Convention, a The Buckley general committee beld a meeting last night which packed the hall at headquarters, at 24 Eliis street, ana proceedea vigorously With the arrange- ments for the municipal convention of this faction, to be held in B’nai B'rith Hall on September 3. The report of the executive committee again changing to earlier ones the: dates for the convention and its preliminary events was read by Secretary D. M. Gavi- igan and unanimously approved. The ad- vance in the dates, it' was explained, was made so that the municipal ticket could be nominated and the test case which the Buckleyites will push vigorously as to whether they ar the Junta are entitled to the party designation expedited. It was decided that the district clubs should meet next Thursday evening, the 20th inst., to nominate members of the State Legisiature and delegates to the mu- nicipal convention. The primaries will be held on September 1 and the convention two days later. A discussion arose about the method of making legislative nominations, and a reference to the constitution showed that district clubs were required to make nomi- nations; that at the primary the candi- date receiving the bighest number of yotes would be the Assembly or Senatorial dis- trict nominee, and that the district nomi- nations must be approved by the munici- pal convention. & It was announced that the district clubs would meet on the evening of August 20 at the following places to nominate Legis- lative candidates: sTwenty-eighth District—Drew’s Hall, 121 New Montgomery street. Twenty-ninth—Irish-American Hall. Thirtiéth—Music Hall, Mission and Mary streets. Thirty-first—Pheenix Hall, Eighth and Fol- som streets. Thirty-second—430 Brannan street, Thirty-third — Mannerbund Hall, Twenty- fourth street and Potrero avenue. Thirty-fourth—Harmony Hall, Mission and Erie streets. Thirty-fifth—Precita and California avenues. t'rnm xth — Twenty-fourth and Church streets. Thirty-seventh—Mowry’s Hall, Laguna street and Ivy avenue. Thiriy-eighth—Powers’ Hall, Turk and Pierce. . Thirty-ninth—Justice Barry’s courtroom, City Hall, Fortieth—Franklin Hall, Fillmore and Bush. " Forty-first—Larkey’s Hall, Webster and Fil- ert. Forty-second—Turner Hall, 310 O’Farrell, Forty-third—24 Ellis. Forty-fourth—Washington-square Hall,Union and Stockton. Forty-fifth—Commercial Hotel, 124 Mont. gomery avenue. T0 PROTECT INSPECTORS The Police Called to the Aid of the Health Depart- ment. Chinatown Investigation in a Syste- matic Manner Begins This Morning. The systematic inspection of the Chinese quarter by the Board of Health, with a view to finding out just how many build- ings occupied by Chinese are in an un- sanitary condition or to be torn down, will begin this morning under the super- vision of Inspectors Kenney and Fay, who reported at the Health Office yester- day that everything was in readiness for the arduous task that is before them, It is expected that the Chinese, who are alarmed at the action of the board in con- demning and ordering torn down a num- ber of their most dangerous rookeries, will not submit tamely to the invasion of their tottering tenements aund under- ground dens of filth and disease, and preparations have been made to bring the strong arm of the law between the inspec- tors and possible danger. Chief Crowley has been appealed to to aid the board in making the in- spection thorough and has detailed seven stalwart policemen to accompany the in- spectors on their journey. The entire force of inspectors and police will be di- vided into squads and every precaution taken to see that no nook or cranny of the uarter is left unexplored. g The work of each squad for each dav will be cut out for it beforehand, and the results will be written out for the benefit of the Health Officer each evening, The canyass will be made from house to house, the blocks on each street being taken in regular succession, so that none may escape the scrutiny of the inspectors. ‘Where buildings are deemed to be imme- diate menaces to the public health and worthy of ppechl attention the board will make a personal investigation, and if order them vacated and torn down. in ordinary cases the tenants will be told to clean up at once on pain of ar- rest for maintaining nuisances. FREE SALES T0 SAVE THE FRUIT, Advocates of an Open Mar- ket Say a Change Is Needed. LESSON OF THE GLUT. Tons of Fruit Destroyed on the Wharves for Want of Purchasers. A‘D YET IT CCULD BE SOLD. With a Frée Market and Low Prices Fruil-Wou'd Bs Bought for Preserves. The advocates of a free public market for San Francisco are out again in behalf of an institution through which the con- sumer of produce may purchase from the grower direct. The matter has been sug- gested this time by the hopeless glut in ‘the market and the consequent dumping of cargoes of fruit, the very cream of val- ley orchards, into the bay. For several days past the fruit wharves have been so taxed with the immense quantities of peaches, pears, etc., coming in that there was absolutely no place left yesterday where a small shipment might be piled. Ordinary sales have had no ap- preciable effect in decreasing the bulk of these great heaps of luscious fruit, that lie ripening or rotting in the sunshine. Rather as the days pass the fruit piles seem to grow in height and general dimen- sions. 5 As there wasno room at all last Satur- day tons of pears and peaches were hurled into the water; they conld not be sold at standard market prices, as not everybody could afford to buy. So rather than let the price decline these large quantities of delicious food ‘were lost. The condi- tion, therefore, was a remarkable one; while poor people, of necessity, had to go without fruit, since they did not have the money to pay for it, loads of excellent pears and peaches were destroyed. With such a state of affairs in view the men who would like to see a free public market established say thatno better illus- tration of the need of an open market could be presented. “The absence of a free public market,” said W. H. Mills, “obstructs the consump- tion of articles of produce by high prices, which never reach the grower. There certainly would be less of a giut if you had a free market. This dumping of fruit into the bay has a demoralizing effect on the farmer. I believe that it would not be possible if San Francisco had a market where fruits and other country products could be bought from the pro- ducers by the consumers. “To the disgrace of 8an Francisco be it said that she is 1000 years behind tne methods of civilized cities in this respect —that there is no one place in the whole City where the consumer can buy his food direct from the man who grows it. “With an open market housekeepers would be enabled to buy large stocks of peaches and pears at a time like the pres- ent, when supplies’ from the country are glutting the market. The fruit thus bought would be so cheap that it would be within the reach of everybody and the voor people have a chance to enjoy it. The housekeeper would take ad- vantage of the reduced prices and secure enough fruit to supply her house with preserves for the whole year. So you see that while fruit would be crowding in upon the market it could be bought in large quantities and preserved. The can- neries have not sufficient capacity to buy perishable fruit for immediate packing. They can only handle a certain amount, and consequently are powerless to relieve a glut on the market. Ifthey overstocked themselves with fresh fruit much of it might perish on their hands. “There are various causes for the pres- ent glut. California cannot eat all its fruit, and there is no money in the East to buy our fruit this season. Fruit be- comes an article of luxury by the time it reaches the Eastern consumer. The big- gest outrage perpetrated in the world is the rate of commission exacted by Eastern agents for selling California fruit, In Chi- cago 7 per cent is charged, and those agents have no money at stake, no risks to run—if they sell your fruiv they get 7 per cent; if they don’t, well you lose all. “I am satisfied that a free public market in San Francisco would maintain the equilibrium, and with the exception of some unusual conditions, such as a dall- ness in Eastern demand, things could be made to regulate themselves very nicely during the short while fruit is crowding in from the crchards.”” Harbor Commissioner Colnon said that the Commissioners were at their wits’ end to know what to do with the fruit supply. He said that he believed in an open mar- ket, wherein retailers could buy from the producers direct, but not a place where housekeepers could get small comple- ments. On this plan he was convinced that the situation would be relieved by an open market. BALTIC-NORTH SEA CANAL. Found to Be of Great Strategic Valus to Germany. BERLIN, GERMANY, Aug. 17.—The plan in connection with the German naval maneuvers to tést toe strategic value of the Baltic-North Sea canal has been car- ried out without a hitch. Thirty-nine warships have traversed the canal in thirty hours without an accident of any kind happening. This performance, in view of the adverse foreign comment upon the un- certainty of the canal, is regarded as a fact that greatly enbances the use of the waterway, showing, as it does, the rapidity with which warships can from one sea to the other. Emperor am is de- lighted with the result of the maneuvers and is particularly pleased with the suc- cessful passage of the warships. ——————— To Fight the standard-Oil Monopoly. LONDON, Exc., Aug. 17-—The Times Berlin correspondent telegraphs that it is understood the German Government is seeking means to combat the monopoly of the Stadard Oil Oomglny. He adds that possibly steps will be taken to facilitate the importation of Galician petroleum, and that an_attempt will be made to ir.- pos a prohibitive duty on American oil. ‘Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castoria. When writing for further pariiculars to any of the health or Ploasure Resorts in these columns kindly mention the CHALL. THE DBARTLETT SPRINGS HAvm THE MERITED REPUTATION OF being one of the WONDERS 0f the WORLD, and seekers of pleasure and lovers of sightseeing, as well a3 those in searcn Of HEALTH, will be well pald by visiting them. The Finest Summer Climate in Cali- fornia. LARGE NEW SWIMMING TANK. A Positive Cure for Rheumatism, Liver, Kidney and Stomach Troubles. TERMS.........810 TO $15 PER WEEK, Two Routes to the Springs, S. P. Co. and S. F. and N. P. Eailway. Address all correspondence to BARTLETT SPRINGS COMPANY, 22 Fourth street, 8. £., or Bartlett Springs, Lake County, Cal. = ANTA CATALINA ISLAND,SUMMER AND Winter Resort. ‘Hotel Metropole open the year round. Unexcelled fishing, delightful coast ex- cursions. tally-ho staging, wild goat hunting, bath- ing, boating, horseback riding, dancing, pyrotech- nic’ displays. water carnivals, graud concerts throughout the summer. Popular Hotel Metro- pole and Isiand Viila open; accommodations un- surpassed. Zahi's telegraphic pigeon service daily, connecting the island with the wires of the world. Full information, {llustrated pam phlets and rates from WILMINGTON TRANSPORTATION CO., 222 South Spriug st., Los Angeles, Cal. HOT SPRINGS, Monterey ~ coun- PARAISOE: 243 Carlsbad ot America — For bealth,rest,pleas- uore, climate, accommodations, scenery, lower beds, cleanliness, table, hot soda tub and plunge bathg, hot sulphur tab and swimming tanks, mas. sage treatment, hunting and fisning,, children's layground, croquet aud dance hall for families. araiso stands unsurpassed in the State. Plenty enjoyment for young and old. Take train Third and Townsend streets, San. Francisco, 8:15 a. a. daily, for Soledad; Return-trip ticket, S8 Seven milés by stage. Telephone and Postoffice. For flinstrated pamphlets and special_inducements for 1896, address E. ROBERTSON, Manager. NAPA SODA SPRINGS, Talifornia’s Famous Mountaln HaVE YoU Brex THERE LATELY? Spat 1000 fest sbove Napa Valley. Climate mnsur. passed. Views magnificent. Tabie supplied from orchard and ocean, field and farm. Hot and cold Napa Soda water baths. Telephone and Postoffice. Burros to ride. Bowling alleys, tennis, croquet, swings and hammocks. Now fmprovements every Jear, Gas and running water in every room. Re- ARM WATER SWIM- MING TANK. Au fdeal summer resort. —Chil- dren’s paradise: mothers’ delignt; husbands’ rest. Address ANDREW J ACKSON, Napa Soda Springs P. O. staging: new’ road through HOT SPRINGS, Sonoma County, only 414 hours from San Francisco; but 9 miles plumbing; natural temperature of water 130° Fahr. ©of wondertul curative properties; no fogs or disa: eable winds; mosquitos and other annoyi ects nnknown. Taxe Tiburon ferry at 7:50 4 or SEVE . Ronnd.telp icket only $6.50 ‘elephone an raph, daily mall end express. Rates $12 a week: “Fths tree. Y g J. F. MULGREW, Proprietor. | HIGHLAND SPRINGS. THE BEST PLACE ON EARTH TO SPEND THE FALL MONTHS. Good Climate and the Greatest Vad riety and Finest Mineral Springs in the World. Fall season opens August 15. Finest dining-room and table north of San Fran- cisco. Good hunting, bathing, boating and fishing. RATES . $10 TO $12 PER WEEK« For full particulars address LEE D. CRAIG, 316 Montgomery St., S. F. Or J, CRAXL Highland Springs, Lake Co al. ZTNA SPRINGS There {5 healing in the waters (for rhenmatism, malaria, nervousness, dyspepsa, diabetes, etc.): there islife in the alr. Swimming-tank. tub avd steam baths, fine hotel, amusements. Rates, $10 10514 Take 7A. 3 S P. train for St. Helena: stage connects at 10 A. M. Unlimited round-inp tickets, 87. Particulars at 318 Battery, or W. Lu MITCHELL, Lidell P. XNapa County, Cal. MOUNTAIN HOME. The Recognized Family Summer Resort in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Health, pleasure, swimming, fishing and hunt- ing. New dancing pavilion. Deer park. Tabla excellent. Climate unsurpassed. Send for souve- nir. Stage at Madrone every Monday, Wednes- day and Saturday after June 1. connecting with train leaving the City at 8:15 A. 3, VIC PONCELET, Liagas, Cal LYTTON SPRINES, SONOMA COUNTY. N IDEAL PLACK FOR HEALTH, REST AND PLEASURE: no staginz; le-mile from station. The‘only genuine Seltzer Springs in the United States and the celebrated Lytton Geyser Soda Springs. ~ Wonderful curative properties. Table first-ciass. Send for circulars. ST. HELENA SANITARIUM, ST. HELENA, CAL. ECREATION, REST AND HOME FOR IN- \ vallds, consisting of large main building, cot- tages and tents on mountainside overlooking Napa Valley. Steam heat, elevator, callbells and night- watch service. Massage, electricity, medicated and swam baths are among the remedial agents. Swimming tank, gymnasium and beautiful moun tain walks are among the amusements. Purs water, air and a_beauti?ul climate. Accommoda- tions first class. Rates reasonable. Send for circular. UKIAH STOP AT THE W. H. FORSE & S0 PROPRIETORS. HIS ISTHE NEWEST, LARGEST AND BEST botel in Ukiah, and it is headquarters for tourists. Stages to all resorts and other places arrive at and depart from this hotel. Free bus to and from all trains. Baggage transterred free of charge. WHEN VISITING MADRONE MISERAL SPRIFGS W ILLBE OPEN TO GUESTS THE ENTIRE year. Waters sure cure for all stomach and uripary troubles. Send for aralysis and descrip- tive pamphlet. Adaress Madrone Mineral Springs, Madrone, Santa Clara County, Cal. PLANTATION HOUSE. 18 [liles from Cazadero, on Stage Line. 00D TROUT FISHING, PLENTY FRUIT, cream and milk; free conveyance for parties off two or more; grand redwood scenery. Address| JOSEPH LUTIRINGER, Seaview, Sonoma Co., or apply KRUSE & CO., 207 Front st., San Frao- clsco, for particulars. KLAMATH HOT SPRINGS ESWICK, SISKIYOU COUNTY, OALn A noted fishing and health resort. Hot mud and sulphur baths. EDSON BROS., Proprietors. HOME REST FOR THE SUMMER. UMMER BOARD IN SAN JOSE; PLEASANT roome: large grounds; frui: and flowers. Ad drees P. . box 226. Tl;lE GEYSERS, onoma County, Cal. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. ATES $2 TO $2 50 PER DAY, $8 TO $14 PER weelk: all baths free. W. H. HARRON, Proprietor. SANTA CATALINA ISLAND. Augmented Attractions for Season 1896. ZAHN'S telegraph pigeon service dally, con- necting the island with the wires of the world. ASTORG SPRING MINERAL WATER. OUNTAIN OF PERPETUAL YOUTH: FROM Cobb Valley, Lake County; greatest medicimat and curative water on earth. Hundreds cured; thousands recommend it in San Francisco. Unlim- ited supply at the depot, 108 Fifth street. Selling hundreds of gallons daily. OTEL DEL MAR—ON THE SEASHORE; 20 minates’ ride from Santa Cruz; climate per. foct; table unexcelled: surf bathing: sailing, rows ing, fishing: buses meet all | trains; children, $3 1085 per weel: adults, $0 per week: special rates to_societles and families. Address MANAGER HOTE. R, Sanws Cruz, Cal., or room 29, Maze building, S. F. OTEL VICTORIA, SONORA, CAL, THE gem of the mountains, famed for its equabla and " salubrious climate; near nature’s wone derland: altitude 1985 feet; the pleasure and heaith seekers’ paradise; the accommodations of the Hotel Victoria will' be found of the highess order; rates $10 to $15 per week. JOHN C. MOR-~ RISON, lessee. RiyERsIDE RANCH_ON THE BANKS OF Eel River. 6 miles from Potter Vailey, Men- docino County: round trip, $9 75 from San Fran. cisco; fishing, hunting, bathing and boatingun- surpassed, - Terms, $7 per weelr. Excellen tabls; milk, fruit, vegetables raised on the ranch. T.J. GILLESPIE, Potter Valley, Mendocino Connty. T BELMONT, SAN MATEO COUNTY board for summer months; private family; beautiful grounds; large rooms; 8 minutes from statfon; 1 hour fm city. MRS. HANSEN, Balmont. OARD ON A RANCH; 2000 FEET ELEVA- tion; good rooms and first-class board: 1 mile from station. Address MKS. O’BRIEN, Redwood Grove, Occidental, Sonoma County, Cal. OTEL DE REDWOOD, SANTA CRUZ Mountains; board $7 to $10 a week: alsy camping facilities, tents, etc. Address M. S. COX, Laurel. NITA VILLA, WRIGHTS, SANTA CRUZ Mountains: fine family resort. J. HAES. TERS, proprietor. The highest claim for other tobaccos is “‘Just as [ good as Durham.” Every old smoker knows there is none just as good as Blackwell's BULL DURHAM Smeking Tobacc You will find one cou, inside each two ounce bag,and two cou- pons inside each four ounce bag of Blackwell’s Durham. Buy a bag of this cele- brated tobaccoand read the coupon—which gives a list of valuable presents and how to get them. COSMOFPOLITAN. Opposite U. S. Mint, 100 and 102 Fifth st., San Francisco, Cal.—The most select family hotel in the city. Board and room $1, $1 25 and $1 50 per ‘accordi; Meals 25c. Rooms NOTARY PUBLIC. anm H. m ATTORNEY-AT. law and Notary Public, Market st., Palace Hotel. T 570, Residenge Seise *Telophois oLraw" ook £