The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, October 23, 1896, Page 9

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1896 TICKETS 0UT WITHOUT PARENTS Seventy-Five Thousand Cir- : culated From the Schools. " Yet No Teacher Can Bs Found Who Knows of Their Origin. . WHAT WAS SAID AT LUNCH. Morality of Collecting Assessments Discussed and a Pro-Charter Meeting. Seventy-five thousand tickets bearing the names of twelve candidates for School Directorships were issned yesterday by a small coterie of lady school-teachers. Those tweive gentlemen represent their choice, and they, the aforesaid teachers, will electioneer for their candidates from now until the sun will have set on the 3d of November. The ticket was printed in a Clay-street establishment on a plain card just large enouszh to contain the twelve namesin the same sized type as they will appear tpon the ballot. At the top are two Amerigan flags with crossed staves just above the words ““Teachers' Ticket.” The list of names and register numbers are as follow: Barrington, Charles L.; 208, Byrne, M. ; Dernam, William 24, Gallagher Hammond, Ph 0, Head A.; 242, Mattner, Dr. E. H 3, McCarthy, John J.; 254, Kedmond, John Shumate, Dr. Thomas E.; 264, Waller, 9 Sam L. Not a teacher couid be found yesterday to admit that he or she had the slightest inkling as to the paternity or maternity of that or any other one of the tickets in the field. At the Franklin School yesterday dur- ing the lunch nour a discussion arose among several of the lady teachers rela- tive to the question of the expediency and morality of public school-teachers dab- bling in politics. It was suggested that politics was & two-edged sword which cut both ways, and that those who handled it might get hurt. _ It was also suegested that it was wrong in morals and against the letter and spirit of the purity of elections law to ask any candidate for $10 or any other sum to de- . fray the expense of printing 75,000 or any other nuniber of tickets. Whereupon one of the ladies contended that there was no wrong either in law or morals to ask a candidate to help defray the expense of printing tickets. The statement was hotly controverted . by one or two other ladies, who remarked that if those who were getting up the ticket were zfflicted with so great a desire to have their friends elected they should themselves pay for the printing. The ladies were too well bred to descend to blows, but they stabbed one another with angry glances and sharp words. R. D. Falkner, principal of the Franklin School, did not know anything about any of tie tickets save what he had read in THE CAre. He had not beard that any ticket had originated from the teachers under his supervision. Mrs. Parolini of the same school had seen one or two of the tickets that had been issued, but was blissfully ignorant of their authorship. Miss Mollie L. Brown knew nothing of any combination of teachers or of any as- sessment having been levied against the candidates. She did not meddle with politics, she said. Miss_Abearn made a statement to the same effect. Miss Edith Crowley, principal of the Stanford School, said that she knew noth- ing about the matter except what she had read in THE CALL. “Iam positive,” she added, ‘‘that there has been no combination among my te d thatno ticket has been put P Stanford School is notin poli- h The C. L. Barrington, whose name heads the list on the 75,000 tickets and whose name appears on about all the tickets that have been put up in the School Department thus far, denied that he had been asked ¥ 8Dy one to pay an assessment: % When asked whether there was any question of religious intolerance in the department Mr. Barrington replied that during the last campaign a tiaket had been made up by some of the teachers and some one had complained that there were too many Catholic names upon it, and for that reason an opposition ticket was put in the field. “But,” added he, “‘there does ot seem to be.anything of that kind in this campaign. “I know,’’ continued Mr. Barrington, ““‘where those stories to the effect that I paid $10 to one of the teachers originated. They emanated from a woman whose hus- band was not put on the ticket, and she is noted for the length and agility of her tongue,” oo g A SMALL MEETING. Only Seventy-Five Attended the Call for a Pro-Charter Talk. Only seventy-five teachers attended the meeting in the Girls’ High School yester- day afterncon for the purpose of urging e adoption of the new charter. Elisha . Brooks presided, and the following reso- lution was submitied as the basis of ais- cussion: Resolved, That it is the understanding of the teachers here assembled that the present mode of ting regular teachers in this depart- ment—i. e., without special coutract—is the result of custom wisely followed ard not liab) 10 be sffected in any way by the adoption”of t posed charter; and, further, that for s0 elected the good-behavior tenure ured by section 1793 of the Political Coae of Catiforniu, and the interpretation thereof by the courts ot iaw; that itis our certain be- lief that this tenure, resting in the general law of the Etate, i not antagonized by suy provision of the proposed charter, and, more- over, by well-esiablished principles of the . commonweslth, cannot be affected by any charter or other act of special legisiation. Resolved. further, That it is the sense of this assembly that the proposed charter,on the . whole, isa great improvement over existing conditions of law and organization, and that its adoption will mark an epoch in the politi- cal sdvancement of Sun Francisco, and its re- jection will be proof of aputhy snd lack of public spirit; that it is the part of good eiti- z the present cmergency to sink their :1 prejudices in the larger considera- i the City’s good, and that it is our belief iat all who cun come to this point of view will be found grauting to the proposed re- Organization their hearty support. Albert Lyser made an argument in favor of the educational provisions of the char- ter and recommended that the teachers form a pro-charter committee and or- %\h fu for the purpose of electioneering rit, Professor Ciark, teacher of history in the Hign School, said that the charter matter had been befors the people for a year past, "4 it was too late now to organize. l‘r.nmpat A. L. Mann o1 the Denman ool :aid that he did not believe that + I\ meeting was fairly representative of ke pro-charter sentiment of the Sciool Department. The teachers were doing very well under the present system, and e did not see how the conditions would be bettered by the uew charter. The ob- jections which had been made to the edu- cationsl provisions of the charter had not heen explained, and he hoped that v,heyl » would be explained in the near future. Mr. Clement had promised to do so, but he had not kept his promise. He would doubtless do so very soon. The speaker had not seen or heard any reply to one of the objections raised by Mr. Reddy to the charter, but he hoped that a reply would be soon forthcoming. Elisha Brooks remarked that the bad voints of the charter had been pointed out, but that the good points, and they were many, had not been mentioned. He would like to have that aspect of the char- ter illuminated. “If we defeat this charter,” he added, ‘“‘the opmion will gain ground thatthe maximum fund is too much, and that wiil be bad. Another point in its favor is the segre:ation of the salary fund. We are liable to make up in a very shorttime those deficiences.” Professor Mann announced that he had something new to say on the subject. The teachers believe that the tenure of office is weakened by the section which says that no teacher shall be dismissed except for sufficient cause, which cause shall be de- termined by the Board of Education’ after such teacher shall have had a hearing in his or her defense. He understood that the sufficiency of the cause would be de- termined after the hearing of the case by the general laws of the State. Silas A. White opposed the reference of the matter to a committee. “Why should you delegate your power to some secret star chamber proceeding?” he asked. “The fresholders did not treat the teachers of this City with that degree of circumspection and wvropriety that would allow us to give to their successors, the Charter Association, any kind of pur. chase. Let us vote upon the resolution here and adopt it or reject it.”” Mr. Lyser did not think that the resolu- tions were sufficiently specific, Mr. Mann read the following letter from R. H. Webster, candidate for School Superintendent: “Imperative engagements detain me from the meeting of teachers called by yourself and seven other fellow-teachers. “This I much regret, for I am in sympathy with your purpose.” A motion being adopted recommending the appointment by the chair ofa com- mittee of five to prepare an address to be delivered to the teachers, Mr. White arose and in a north ‘pole accent remarked that he would be very much pleased if some- body would show tie propriety and ele- gance of selecting a deputy superinten- dent by the Board of Education and thus come into couflict with the Superinten- dent. “Mr. Chairman,” he added, *1 wish you would place some lady on the committee, THEIR STAR NOW SHINES BRIGHTLY Electiou of Grand Chapter Officers in the 0.E S James Tapscott, Patron, and Ella T. Hall, Matron ofithe Order. BANQUET IN THE EVENING. Mrs. Susan Rucker of San Jose Chap. ter Was Elected Associate Graed Matron. The Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, now holding its annual con- vention in this City, elected officers for the ensuing year yesterday. - The first ballot was for grand matron, and of the several candidates placed in nomination Mrs. Ella T. Hall of Tulare Chapter re- ceived the majority of votes and was de- ‘clared elected. Mrs. Susan Rucker of San Jose Chapter was elected associate grand ‘matron. Mrs. Rucker is the mother of ex-Mayor Samuel Rucker of San Jose. For the office of grand patron the names of John Gallup and James Tapscott were placed in nomination and the balloting resulted in the election of the latter. The rcle:v grand patron is a resident of Yreka, al. John Gallup was eiected associate grand patron. Mrs. Kate J. Willats of this City was because [ am opposed to the charter that’s square toed.” Miss Hodgkinson of the Girls’ High School and several others said that they were opposed to the charter. C. W. Moore, vice-principal of the Lin- coln Grammar School announced that he was against the charter. James Denman made a speech favoring the charter, in which be said that every boodler in the City Hall was opposed to the charter, and thdt was one of the reasons why he favored it. The 1esolutions were referred to the fol- lowing committee and the meeting ad- journed: R. D. Faulkner, James Denman, Elisha Brooks, W. W. Bush, A. L. Mann, Mrs. L. K. Burke, Miss N. A. Wood and Albert Lyser. FROM MeKINLEY'S STATE Enthusiastic Meeting of the Ohio Republican Club. Addresses by Colonel John P. Jackson, Ben B. Haskell and Thomas 0'Brien, The Ohioan, when transplanted into the outdoor chimate of California, improves if aonything upon the same gingerly article remaining upon its indigenous heath. The second open meeting of the Ohio Re- publican Club at the Auditorium last evening, by way of a case in point. Colonel John P. Jackson presided, and as & ‘‘mite to the general quota,” he said he had justreturned from a tour through the southern end of the State, and had found the spirit of Republicanism every- wherespreading and growing enthusiastic, He described the enthusiastic receptions tendered to Benjamin Butterworth. Speaking to the audience as Ouioans, he ran over a_list of the great names, their fellow-native sons—soldiers, ~statesmen and-jurists—of which they nad a right to be proud. Among the list of Presidents hailing from Ohio he placed the name of McKinley, and the audience heartily con- curred with him, The meeting was called to complete the organization ‘of the club, but it was bent on its own entertainment and had pro- vided an excellent programme to- that end, incluging Sam Booth and the Cali- fornia Quartet and Miss Ella Ellis in vocal selections. “I believe now, two weeks before the election, that the principle of woman suf- frage is already an accomplished fact in this State, and therefore our right in-ad- dressing you all, ladies and gentiemen, as fellow-citizens and Republicans,” said Ben B. Haskell, who was intro- duced as a young Republican. Mr. Haskell entertained his audience by a series of good stories illustrating as many good points. He advised every man who believed that Mexico and China were good countries for this great Nation to emnlate to vote the Democratic ticket. He ran through the familiar story of sil- ver legislation, and he drew two pictures of the result of the election—the disaster that will follow Bryan’s success, the cheer- ful picture of prosperity that 1s sure to come with McKinley’s election. Thomas B. O'Brien, candidate for Con- gress from the Fourth District, was tben introduced. Mr. O'Brien made a short but telling speech, laying stress upon the desertion of the Democratic leaders-from the red flag of Bryan and the stampede of all thought- ful Democrats off the unsafe platform. He spoke of the pledge of the Republican party to build the Nicaragua canal and of the great benefit that it would be to this coast. In adjourning the audience gave three rousing cheers for McKinley and three more for O'Brien. —e————— The Elder Club. The George W. Elder Central Club, com- posed of a membership of 800 from all the Assembiy districts of this City, held its weekly ‘meeting Wednescay evening at Western Hall, Shiels building, 32 O'Far- rell street, about 500 being presenr. The large number present were enthusi- astic in their support of the candidacy of Mr. Eider. The reports of the various committees from each aistrict, heretofore appointed, were of a most cheering character. Re- ports were made by T. H. McCarthy, Dave Short, James Gilleran, Dawson Mayer, P. J. Walsh, George A. Bates, James McNa: George M. Pennie, Harry Lewis, ex-She! iff Thomas Desmond, John F. Hannon (representing the Foisom-street Improve~ ment Club) and numerous others. The enthusiasm manifested at these weekly reunions of the friends of Mr. E!der point strongly to his election to the position of Superintendent of Streets. The meeting adjeurned with three rous- ing cheers for George W. Elder and the members marched in a body to attend the meeting at the Auditorium. For Cord H. Wetjen. A large number of enthusiastic Republicans met in one of the courtrooms of the City Hall last evening in the interests of Cord H. Wet- En. M. Stevens was elected chairman and 8. . 'Brown secretary. Members of the elub were instructed to Tt at the next meeting one name from each ‘precinct of their respec- tive districts who will labor in the interests of Mr. Wetjen tor Tex Collector. questions of the hour Mr. Dibble said that up_to a few months ago the only issue in National political circles was protection, but the Democrats, seeing the eyes of the people turned toward Mr. McKinley, took up the silver question soas to divert the public’s attention from the real issue. The. ‘whole East is for protection, and he hoped that the banner State of the West will stand for McKinley and sound money. Tll;ing up more local subjects Mr, Dibble he only way to secure a Republican Senate is to elect legisiators who will ful- fill your wishes. .I have two opponents in this district. I hope that both are popular so_as to divide the votes on the other side that I may be successful. I question the loyalty of Ben Fehneman as a Repub- lican in running against the régular nomi- nee of the party. Now I hope that old Union-street hill will stand by me. [Cheers and shouts “We will.”] 1 will stand by the choice of the Republican party for United.States Senator.” e FORSAKING WETMORE. Coming His Way. George Elder, regular Republican nomi- nee for Superintendent of Streets, was in a very jubilant frame of mind last nicht. _ “I was visited at my office, 906 Market street, this’ afternoon,” he said, “by a deputation from the wheelmen, who in- formed me that they intended to form an Elder club immediately. IThey were very empbhatic in their statements, and said they had concluded to take this action on account of the use George W. Wetmore, the nominee of the Citizens’ Non-Partisan and the Citizens’ Independent party, has been making of their name. * “Wetmore, they asserted, has declared in the hearing of several persons that he has a ‘cinch’ on their votes and can con- trol them as he pleases. They intend to .demonstrate that he cannot. 3 “Furthermore, I wasinformed that they had issued orders for banuers for 300 wheels, with my name on them, to be used in future parades. TLis is very cheering news to me, I can assure you.” Three Important Newly Elected Officers of the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star of California and Nevada. re-elected grand secretary, and Mrs. Isador Horton, also of S8an Francisco, was Te- chosen grand treasurer. The rest of the grand officers, which are appointed by the grand matron, will be named at to-day’s session. 5 Sixteen new chapters were given charters, and one which had failed to present its papers in proper shape was given a year’s dispensation. A moiion by the committee on jurisdic. tion to change the name of Oakland Chiap- ter O. E. 8. so 1t _would not conflict with the name of a Masonic lodge in that city was voted down, much to the joy of that ohapter. . The convention will close its session to- day after choosing the place of the meet- ing next year, which will be San Fran- cisco. In the evening the Grand Chapter met in the Masonic Temple, where Golden Gate Chapter No. 1 gave an exemplifica- tion of the work. The hall was crowded, about 1000 people being present. Amoug those present were all the representatives to the Grand Chapter from both this City and the State at large. After the exemplification of the work, which evoked warm expressions of appre- ciation from the visiting delegates, a line of march was formed to the spacious ban- quet hall, where a bounteous feast awaited the guests. Mrs. Fannie McCowen, the grand mar- shal, led the iine, followed in turn by Grand Patron.J. B. Merritt of Oakland, Mrs. Carrie Peaslev of Los Angeles, grand matron; Dr. G. 'W. Daywalt, patron of Golden Gate Lodge; Mrs, Duren, the ma- tron; then the rest of the grand officers, then the grand officers-elect, the past grand officers, and finally by the visiting members. The tables were heavily laden with good thinegs. Flowers were tastefully arranged round the hall and at each plate was a boutonniere. Toasts wers given and speeches made and everybody departed at last from what was unanimously termed the most suc- téessfnl affair of the kind ever held in this ity. SPOKE FOR PROTECTION, A Rousing Republican Meeting He'd on Union-Street Hill. Henry C. Dibble, Hon. Thomas B Shannon, Carroll Caok and A. B. Treadwell the Speakers. There was a grand Republican rally in the Forty-first Assembly District last evening, and Terrys Hall on Hyde and Filbert streets was filled to the doors. Long before the Republicans of the dis- trict assembled the place of meeting was shown by a huge bonfire thatilluminatea the whole of Union-street hill, The Hon. Thomas B. Shannon presided and the old warhorse was received with cheers. _The Hon. Henry C. DiRble, the princi- pal speaker of the evening, was received with cheers. in his opening remerks he paid a pleasant compliment to the chair- man of the evening, who was a member of Congress from California in 1860, and who s a stanch friend to President Lincoln and to the Union in the times of trouble that followed. 1aking up the line of NOW 1T 1S SHAKESPEARE, The Tabers Give a Finished Performance of “As You Like It.” Rosalind Is Ideal'y Portrayed — Mr. Taber’s Clever Young Orlando, There was a difference in the atmos- phere of the Baldwin Theater last night, for “Romola’” was withdrawn and Shakespeare was the order of the night. “As You Like It was the play, and a highly artistic performance the Tabers gave of it. In the whole range of Shakesp-are’s heroines there is scarcely a more difficult character to properly pre- sent than Rosalind. The absolute pur- ity and delicacy -of the character are apt to degenerate into carelessness, or to become perverted into hoydenish~ ness in the hands of an artist who has not a touch of genivs. Julia Marlowe Taber has the necessarv qualification for an ideal Rosalind. As an eye picture she was delightful in'her russet doublet and hose and her pomegranate cloak, but what was more important her characterization left little if anything. to be desired. She seized the misehief and daring of Rosa- lind without losing sight of her womanly tenderness and romance, and in her scenes with Orlando there was an innocent girl- ishness and abandon which called forth hearty applause. Robert Taber was a fine, manly young Oriando; Kugenia Woodward was very good as Cehia; G. W. Anson made an ex- cellent Touchstone and the rest of the cast was satisfactory. 3 *“As You Like It” was stagegl in a most artistic manner. PARADE AT SAN JCSE. The National Republican League of This City Will Take Part. The National Republican League of this City held a meeting in the Pioneer build- ing last evening and decided to take part in the grand parade to be held in San Jose on the evening of the 24th inst. The league will be escorted by the ‘Piumed Knights drill corps, and each member wili carry a combination um- brella flambean. The umbreila torch or flambeau is_a decided novelty ' and is gorgeously picturesque. T!;a umbrella is made of silk and contains pictures of Mc- Kinley and Hobart. On the top of the umbrella the flambeau is attached, and as it blazes up the silken pictures, surrounded .bf the National colors, stand out in bold relief. Several thousands of the novel illuminators have been procured, and all who want one will be supplied. - z The league has issued an invitation to all Republicans who would like to make the trip to San Jose, to call at the Pioneer building, either to-aay or Saturday, not later than 5:30 P. M., and receive umbrella-~ torch and join the parade. e German Republicans. The German-American Republican Club will meet to-night at 413 Bush stree:. Elder Says the Wheelmen Are All Among the speakers will be E. S. Salo- mon, Hon. Thomas B. O’'Brien and George W. Elder. un‘qlidgr a fine musical programme, HISSES REGN AT THE TEMPLE A Stormy Audience Hears a Debate on the Charter. A, P. Van Duzer Fights Hard for.a Chance to Make a Speech. PROS AND CONS PRESENTED, Two Speeches For and Two Against the New Organic Law for the City. One of. the noisiest, most. irrepressible, ill-bred and unfair audiences ever assem: bled in San Francisco gathered at Metro~ politan ‘Hall last night to heara debate on: the- merits and demerits of the-new charter, Some of the speakers were hissed down, all_ were interrupted by questions, cat- calls and boisterous laughter, and hun- dreds of lovers of fair play, after waiting beyond endurance for order, departed in disgust. During the entire proceedings Cbairman Will 8. Green, with a feeble voice and timid manner, was wholly un- able to restore order, his weak voice fail- ing to be heard more than twenty feet irom the platform. He finally .gasped that the condnct of hundreds was dis- graceful. He threatened to call the police and to adjourn the meeting, but the storms of hisses continued, as if a den of snakes b .d been disturbed by intruders. Finally good order was restored, and the debate continued without further disturb- ance. The speakers were H. N. Clement and . P. Van Duzer for the charter and Colonel O'Byrne and Editor McArthur of the Coast Seamen’s Jourpal against it. Mr. Clement was the first speaker. Each gf the contestants was lmited to balf an our. Mr. Clement began by stating that the lawse of San Francisco were in a confused conditien, depending largely on 400 Supreme Court decisions, rendered during forty years of litigation. “The laws are not systematic,” he said, “but are a crazy patchwork all through. The question, however, is not whether this charter i$ perfect, but whether it is not far better than the present law.” Speakimg of the advantages of the ne charter the speaker held that: *Itisan orderly code of laws, dividing the func- tions of Bupervisors, creating a board of }mblic works and doing other good work. t creates a board of public works, wipes out ward lines, provides for ucquiring public utilities, provides for home rule and civil service, establishes a non-parti- san government and limits taxation.” The speaker criticized many features of the present law in detail, dwelling par- ticularly on the fact that the Governor hag too much power, and that he ought not to be allowed to appoint so many officers as he now does. He spoke of the ecivil service section of the new charter, and finally held that the new instrument would strike a deadly blow at bossism. Editor McArthur stepped onto the plat- form with him amid cheers. He began by saying: “The freeholders are blind to their own interests, but, like all true parents, they are dogeedly for their own kind, even for- piving their children who are inflicted with gross defects, “I represent the workingmen, and they stand for the average intelligence and honesty of the land, and we oppose this charter. [Cheers.| This instrument has many defects, but the most vital one is that it cannot be amended without the most circuitous and inexpeditious work. Its adyocates already admit many of its faults, which are enough to damnit. In some things it is fair, but in most it is very deliberately subversive of the rights of the Eeople. TUnder the new provisions we could never change it, never get it amended. Of course there are many points in it that are all right, but as a whole it is for the rich, for corporations.’” Continuing the speaker said: “Article VIII, chaoter 2, section 5, pro- vides that the Board of Police Commis- sioners may nppoim. special officers to do ‘special service’ on benalf of any person, firm or corporation, the same to be paid by the persons receiving the ser- vice. Plainly put, this is incipient Pinkertoniem. The underlying princi- ple of that institution ~is ‘special privilege’; it means that the services of the authorities are at the disposal of any- one who is able and willing to ;ny for them, The well-known record of Pinker- tonism shows thai institution to be a dangerous menace to the peace of any community. The men who engage in that work are mnotori- ously desperate and unprincipled; they depena for their living upon crime, riot and disorder, and they are as ready to create it as to suppress it. The Pinker- tons are spies and incendiaries, and their real significance is not the protection of property or the detection of crime, but the defeat of the public will by precipitating riot. The lives and property of all citizens are equally entitled to the protection of the properly constituted authorities, but no man by reason of his wealth' should be able to purchase the special guardianship of the law. ~ Pinkertonism is universally recognized as one of the most execrable institutions of modern development. It has been specially legislated against by many communities and sHould be rebuked by the citizens of San Francisco,” The speaker’s views throughout were heartily cheered. Chairman Will 8. Green followed in an attempt to introduce A. P. Van Duzer, but the audience launzhed, applauded and hissed by turn, until Mr. Van Duzer had to begin without the intended introduc- tion. Z “1 compliment Colonel O’ Byrne, who is to follow me,” he said, “for heis an elo- quent, thoughtful and honest man. [Hisses and cheers.] He opposes the charter and ¥ favor it, so we come to give you both sides.” ‘At this juncture the cheering was so great that Colonel O'Byrne arose and im- med the audience to hear his opponent airly, but the yells continued, interspersed b with bisses. ¥ o “As between this charter and the pres- ent boss rule there can_be no comparison, yet all kinds of ridiculous objections are made to it. You hur&non say that the street railroads would have too much power. I - simply: answer by re- ferring to the murder of a litile child by the railroad company just the other day. Why? Because there is no power in this Government to compel these railway companies to put fenders on their cars. Why? Because poiitical posses prevent it. [Great and prolonged hisses.] I will not be hissed down. I have been through the war [laughter] and this conduct on your part is a better argu- ment than I can make for the provision for a chaingang for culprits.’” 3 The speaker then decanted om the hon- esty of the Muyors of the City. *“All for twenty-five years have been honest men, have they not? The four men now up are honest.” Y At this juncture pandemonium reigned | and to aitempt to speak was useless. Chairman_ Green pl begged and The committee has also ar- | threatenea tor»ordnr.m’dld not come.’ Every time Van Duzer started tospeak he’ was hissed. This lasted for some minutes, and finally the speaker was allowed to finish, saying: 3 “All T meant to sav was that your ‘Mayors have been, as they probably wiil be, honest men. Let.them : govern. Let. men of all shades of wealth help to . make the municipal au- thorities more independent. They say the charter cannot be amended.’ ‘Whose fault is this> The error of the little mian who sits yonder [Denis Kearney], and who worked for the new Constitution, is the error they complain of now, for it_is a constitutional provision.' [Kearney—“I am ap?oud to the new charter.”] No, you will find ‘the push’ is sgainst the charter, and that is true. The Spring Valley does not want it, nor does the Sout: ern Pacific.” Denis Kearney here arose and asked whether Mr. Van Duzer had not made a speech against the chart-r for the Portia Law Club. The speaker denied that he had made such'a speech, Colonel O'Byrne:concluded the even- ing’s argument, talking against the new charter. He 'said:- “One of the things history: loudly fells us is"that free communities are disorderly, but if you will listen I will say that this new charter has not been formed philosophically and in the light of political history.” The speaker ilien dwelt at some length on the undue power given the Mayor, and announced himself as opposed to ‘‘the: modern fad of civil service, with its shubby genteel aristocracy.” He ‘said that he beheved if the new charter should be ndorted thieves and vagabonds would prowl about the City Hall, coveting poor men’s property, the Mayor would be a czar and liberty would be a‘dead thing. * “I.oppose the unchanging salary sys- tem,” he said, “for if’ butter goes to$la pound a clerk’s wages-ought to be raised. I oppose the idea of giving vhe Mayor power to discharge people in every department, and the whole thing is unjust, ridicuious. and badly arranged.”’ WESTPHAL A POLICEMAN Appointed Veterinary. Surgeon for ‘the Depart- 5 ment. He Was Sworn In Yesterday in Due Form by Chief of Police Crowley. At the meeting of the Folice Commis- sioners Wednesday night, Christian H. ‘Westphal, veterinary surgeon, was ap- pointed a member of the police force, his particular duty being to attend to the horses connected with the department. The appointment had been under con- sideration for several weeks. It was first intended that it should rest with the Boara of Supervisors, and a salary of $40 a month was attached to the position. This was from the fact that the horses usrd in the patrol wagons were the property of the Board of Supervisors and the expenses of their maintenance were borne by that | hoard. ‘Westphat had been slated for the ap- pointment, but owing to the small salary attached 10 the position his friends got to work and it was decided by the Supervi- sors that the patrol-wagon horses should in future be under the entire control of the Police Department. Then it wasurged that as there were a number of horses used by the mounted policemen there was enough work for a veterinary surgeon to entitle him to a salary of $100 a month, the same as Dr. Keeney is drawing as phys- iciap for the department. The result was that the Board of Super- visors two or three weeks ago passed an ordinance that the police force should consist of 551 men instead of 550 and that one of the number should be veterinary surgeon for the department. This action of the board paved the way for the appointment of Dr. Westphal. Almost immediately after the passing of the ordinance Dr. Westphal signed his application for a position on the police force and it was laid before the Board of Police Commissioners. It was expected that the appointment would be made at the meeting a week ago last Wednesday, but for some reason or other it was delayed for another week. Dr. Westphal was sworn in by Chief Crowley yesterday, and was provided with his star of office. He received the con- gratulations of his friends with becoming modesty. There are, including the vatrol wagon horses, about fifty horses altogether to look after and the duties of the office will not be very exacting. The department 1s now well equipped in every shape and form, It hasa physician 10 look after the sick men and a veterin- ary surgeon to look after the sick horses. PRESIDIO TOPICS. Band Concerts to Be Resumed To-Day— Light Batteries Leave To- Morrow. Tke band and four companies of the First United States Infaniry are now sta- tioned ‘gfthe Presidio. The band con- certs, so “delightful to visitors, will be re- sumed ..-day. » The batteries of the Third Artillery from be Bouth are arriving and taking their respective stations. Cclonel E. C. Bain- bridge arrived yesterdsy evening and went to Angel Island, tbe headquarters of the regiment. Captain Califf, Battery G, arrived at the Presidio yesterday. Cap- tain Pratt’s battery is at Fort Mason and Captain Chester’s at Alcatraz. Captain Thorp’s Light Battery D and Captain Reilly’s Lizht Battery F of the Fifth Artillery will leave the Presidio for the East to-morrow evening. The band of the First Infantry will escort the troops to the wharf on the reservation. The two batteries will have a special train from Oakland wharf to Cheyenne. H Major Frank W. Hess, Third Artillery, had his foot caught between the railroad track and guard-rail vesterday morning while transferring troops from the cars to the steamer McDowell. The injury was so severe that he wus removed to Alcatraz Hospital for treatment. ————— H. §. Kolley Indorsed. At a recent meeting of the Journeymen Plumbers Gas and Steam Fitters’ Local Union ‘No. 69 H. S. Kelley was indorsed for the As- sembly for ihe Thirtieth Assembly Distriet. 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