The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, December 14, 1896, Page 9

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1896. . CHANCE TO SHOW PUBLIC SPIRIT Place Hunters Have No Claims on Municipal Offices. Scurrilous Language of Coast Ecciety Comes to Oakland Via London. Pastor Whitaker Makes Another Oaslaught on Church Fairs and Bazaars. OAkrLAND OFFicE Sax Francisco CArr,) 908 Broadway, Dec. 13. | Many of the people who are now putting themselves iorward as desirable and log- ical candidates for city offices present a strange contrast to the class of citizens upon whom these honors were bestowed many years ago, During the past few weeks many names have been presented through various chan- nels of men whose absence woula be a | benefit to the community, and while there is little | ope of their aspirations ever being passed upon by the body of voters, they work an incalculable evil. The asso- ciation of their names with any oince in the gilt of the people acts as a deterrent to men who are honorably fitted to discharge official duties, but who refuse to have their names mentioned in any such connection because of the cloud thrown over such an aspiration by the character of the political vlace hunter. A little while ago, when an old building was torn down, in the cornerstone was found a paper containing a ‘‘Citizen’s ’11::_};9[" of many yearsavo. Every name on it was that of a solid, honorable citi- zen, and it is almost unnecessary to-say that it was elected. There was a leading lawyer, who was afterward a Justice of | the Supreme Court; ancther man who became Mayor, and four or five highly | raspected citizens, who have since proved that their claim, even at that early date, to be considered fit for office, had a sure foundation. If such a ticket be placed before the veople of Oakland at the coming election it will undoubtedly meet with the sam success. For several years Oaklanders have been berating themselves for their lack of public spirit and they will still have cause to do soso long as a few men who have nothing to lose and everythin 1o gain by the success of their schemes are able to dictate who shall fill the re- sponsible positions in this city. Rev. Robert Whitaker of East Oakland still keeps up, through the organ of his church, the Pacific Baptist, his war on church fairs and bazaars. number he takes up the article published in THE CALL some weeks ago and reviews the interviews of which it consisted at some length. He says he does not ques- tion the honesty and intellizence of many who apologize for such things, but he de- clares they speak from the interested witnesses. He abide in the opinion that ¢! irs as commonly carried on are earthly, sensusl and devilisn.” Wnfié Ke does motdeny that fairs and possivly be conducted as a , Editor Whitaxer does not -"have any part in the true church practice. He instances a case in Philadelphia and says he has been assured that in this instance there is an organiza- tion of evangelistic forces that make fairs and bazaars really revivals in wh hun- dreds are conyerted. iree offer ot a whole page advertisement “to any fair or bazaar held on this coast which will accomplish any such results. Tnat Mr. Whitaker does not believe in any such theory is evidenced by his re- mark, “Ourexperience is that church fairs and bazaars are about as likely te convert people as a_horserace-or an industrial ex- position. The best thing that can be said for them is that they m Thereis now littie doubt but that Oak- Jand will have a representative Republican government elected next March. The Non-partisan element, mest of whom are Republicans, have showna desire to unite with the regular party provided that a suf- ficient representation .s given them. The Non-partisans at neitLerof their previous conventions have elected their delegates at primaries, ana the plan of selec pointment “I !veb-\rmexl out in this cam- 2epubli pri- s for th= city conventions and have shown a desire to follow the example set by the Non-parti- sans. With inclination to unity from both sides, it is very likely that but one strong Republican ticket be placed before the people. Shou!d this plan be followed, there is no doubt of its success at the polls, | for Oakland was never more truly Repub- lican than at thistime, Under these conditions there will prob- ably be only two tick; in the field. The other one will be a combination of all the lesser parties and will probably not be known as erther Democratic or Populist, but as a silver ticket. An effort will un- doubtedly be made to have it appear that the latter ticket is that of the working- men, bus this will be a difficult matter in the face of the evidence put forward by the workingmen of their ailegiance to Repub- licanism in the memorabie parade of No- vember 3. A copy of 8 London newspaper was re- ceived in Oakland this week, which con- {ains one of those stupid, misleading arui- cles of the condition of society on the Pacific Coast that work so much unjust harm to this locality in foreign cities. Some one signing himsel::G. W Steevens has forwarded a long article to the London Mail, and. his initial sentence is typical of the remainder, Hesays: *San Francisco -is the Pacific Coast—the metropolis of an empire, roughly a-dozen times the size of Eneland; here, so rumor says, Western ireedom from restraint takes & special form. It is said to be the one city of America where vou can maintain a semi- official wife without the least prejudice 10 * your position in society. Many of the fair maidens of San Fraucisco, remarks the local guide-book genially, have memories of gallant times at the Cliff House that L buried in their hearts as their greatest se- crets. The bistory of many & midnight revel there will forever lie buried in ob- Livion.” To a resident on the Pacific Slope who is not accustomed to the general interest and confidence placed by the average British reader in letters from foreign cor- ‘respondents the language of Mr. Steevens cannot possibly convey as objectionable a moral as to the readers of the Mail. I Mr. Steevens were the only offender his remarks might be passed by without com- ment, But he only represents ovne of a large number of unreliuble touring “‘cor- respondents,” who are periodically fiooding British journalism with mis- representations © of the ‘'state of so- ciety on the -Pacific Coast. Such writers never find space to treat of such noble women as Mrs. Pheebe Hearst, Mrs. Sarah B. Cooper,. Mrs. Pettee, Mrs. Stan- ford, and many others that could be named, but seemingly take pride in glean- ing a few ideas from the disreputable por- tion of tue City and holding them forth as In the latest | He then makes a | tion by ap- | samples of the rest. Nothing is ever said about the people who form the social backbone of the community, and it is safe to assert that if these wandering corre- spondents were to live here long enoughr to become naturalized they would be able to send abroad something truthful that might at the same time be of some use as a guide to the true conditions of society on 1his coast, Sruarr W. Boors. Sacred Rites Administered to Twenty- Seven Young People at the Berk- eley Episcopal Church. BERKELEY, Carn., Dec. 13.—Bishop ois of the diocese of California con- firmed a class of twenty-seven at St. Mark’s Episcopal Chureh this morning. As the topic for his sermon to the congre- gation he took *‘Preparation for Christ,” after which he aelivered an address to the confirmation class. After the Bishop’s remarks the wardens and vestry were called to the chancel fora special service of prayer. *“We have made a definite enzagement with Bishop Nichols,” said Ractor Swan, *“to be with us on Easter morning, We consider this a considerable honor, be- cause of the many requests he will doubt- be present with them on that day. The | Bishop evidently regards this parish as an important one. ~Its growth nas been very rapid in the last year. Thougk our build- ing was recently, enlarged many people were turned away this morning for lack of room. This condition again calls tion to the necessity of the new edifice which the board has under contempla- tion.”’ May Coach California. BERKELEY, Car., Dec. 13. — The re- port has been spread that John V. Crum, the great American sprinter, who is sec- ond only to the phenomenal Webers, may be secured to coach the University of California track team next spring. Cap- tain Brown has been in correspondence with the speedy Iowan with tue bope of securing his services, but no agreement has been reached. ——— TO NAME DELEGATES. Action Taken by the City Republican Central Committee. lican City Central Committee met night to discuss the method of calling the convention to nominate candidates for municipal offices. After some discussion the following resolution was adopted: Ry d, That this, the Republican City Central Committee of Oakland, by a mnajority | vote, appoint & committee of twenty-one Re- publicans, three from each respective ward of the city, and none of whom shall be members of this committee, whose duty it shall be to o 1897, the names of one irom each ward are hereby appointed as delegates to the 10 nominate a Repub- cket for submission to the voters of the land at the election in March next; That the said convention of 147 smble in this city for the first evening, Janusry 4, 1897, at ock, &t & piace to be hereaiter designated rittee of twenty-one berein men- *1( then and there begin its business, power to adjourn from time to time leasure of s&id convention, until its rk shalt have been completed, and that said convention is hereby given, so far as lies with this committee, full power to &ct as in its judgment may seem best for the City of Oak- iand and the Republican party, including the minaiion of canaidates for sll municipal ttee: be it further olved, Thet as a committee of twenty-one, as provided hereir, the following are dele- gated and directed to proceed at once 1o select the said delegation of 147 to ultimately con- stitute the Republican municipal nominating couvention for the election to be held in | March, 1897. The names of the commit{teemen are as ) t Ward—Walter Meese, D. & Moulton, C. fngton; Second Ward—J. E. Farnu Bodle and 'Ed Pierce; Third Ward—W. cering, F. W. Hall, A.C. Rebards; Fourth vard—Firm D. Hinds, Soi Kahn, Charles Man; h Ward—Thomas M, Robinson, J. M. Ha- veu. A. M. Benlam; Sixth Ward—George B. M. Gray, William Bolza, George A. Adam: Seventh Ward—George C.Pardee, H. M. Cam- eron, H. D. Rowe. Many of the names are those of promi- | nent members of the Municipal League, and Dr. George C. Pardec, who is regarded as the leader of the reformers, said to- night that he will serve and that he thinks the plan is a commendable one. ———— PASTOR HULBERT'S DEATH. The Deceased Was Father-in-Law of Judge W. W. Morrow. OAKLAND, Car., Dec. 13.—Rev. Wil- liam Hulbert, a Methodist minister, who has resided several years at San Leandro, died this evening. The deceased was a native of New York and lived 80 years. He had not held a pastorate for some time on account of his advanced age. For some vears he had been afflicted with heart disease, and a sudden attack this evening was the im- mediate cause of his death. His daughter is the wife of Judge W. W. Morrow. ¥ound Dead and Alone. OAKLAND, Car, Dec. 13—A man { abour 40 years of age was found dead in a | lodging-bouse at Ninth and Franklin streets to-aay. He took & room last night and when an entrance was forced to-day he was found.on the floor .dead. In nis pocket was & card from thne Brickiayers’ ion bearing the name of Joun Mec- Nichol. Some opium was found on him and the Coroner is of the opinion that death was due to poison. INGLESIDE . COURSING. Kittie Scott, Sam, Experiment and Blue Blazes Winners. The coursing matches at Ingleside yes- terday were thoroughly appreciated by the large crowd 1n attendance. The bet- ting was lively. .The hares, as a general thing ran well, and most of the contests were exciting, The following is the result 1 of the runs: Cronin & McDonald’s Lissak beat H. Spring’s e Rock; J. Seggerson’s White Chief beat ibson & Moore's Monitor; Valley kennel's Tk beat P. Ryan’s Rovel Stag; Dillon & Reiliey’s Q. B beat P. Reilley’s Wee Neli; M. O »r's Lady Clifton beat G. Galingher’s Hazel; P. Curtis’ Lady Campbell beat E. Wil- son’s Sunnyside Maid; Dillon & Reilly’s Granu- waile beat Richmond kennel’s Uncle Sam; Alumeds ~ kenmel's Kitty _ Scott beat Gibson & Moore’s Molly Bawn, P, Reilly's Sam beat L. Graham’s Cash Day, Portal & Heggerty’s Laurei Leal beat P. Curtis' Wild Flower, M. Traynor's Vslley Mnid beat M. Loftus’ Gripman, M. Lottus’ Kangaroo beat Mazzini’s ‘lypewriter, P. Reilly’s Queen of the Forrest beai M. Traynor's Whip Jr,, Portal & Heggerty’s Eldridze beat J. Rock’s Restles J. Hannon’s Foxhall beat Bassett & Burn Ormonde, B. Geary’s Electric beat D, Roche Gold Dust. First ties—White Chicf beat Lissak, beat Skylark, Lady Clitton beat L‘h?ug:;: bell, Kitiie Scott beat Granuwaile, Sam beat ll:iq{fi?lhl,::l.qxungu?o‘ \beat Valley Maid, Eid- el ueen of F"s’éh‘”a e Forest, Electric beat cond ties—Queen B beat White Chief, Kit- tie Scott beat Lady Clift Kan; ro0, Electric bPuyEldr,idg:.' e Third ties—Kittie Sc pLhind, ties— e Scoit beat Queen B, Sam On account of the darkness th Eu divlildad betv;flen Kittie Scu:t’?:; am, each getting $29, Electric thi Queen B fourth got $10 each, gy In the sapling stakes the final ti not run_off, the stakes being dxv‘l:!‘e;’;: tween Biue Blazes and Experiment. The runs were as follows: Sapling stake—H. Soring’s Brimb. % meds kennel's Douglas,” McComb. and. S man’s Experiment beat J. M. Bryan’s Articu H. Spring’s Blue Blazes beat Alameda kenne. Gallant Foe, M. Lemensdorf’s Star Ruby be, mfimm-{‘xen l’nsel’i L‘hurmlng‘widow. rst_iies—Experiment beat Bri; Blazes beat Siar Ruby, oy hlae —————— T0 CULE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Take layative BromoQuinine Tablets. Alldrug- gists refund the money il it fails to cure, rg‘ B less Teceive from larger congregations to | OAKLAND, CAvr.,, Dec. 13.—The Repub- | last | s and a new Republican City Central | FIRE DESTROYS OLD 3T, JOHN'S Was the Pioneer Protestant Place of Worship in Oakland. Forty-Three Y-ars Ago the Con- gregation Met Under the Oaks. The Aged Pastor, Father Aktrly. Who Built the Church, Is Sericusly Il 0axrAND OFFICE SAN FRraNCISCO CALL.} 908 Broadway, Dec, 13. St. John’s Church, which has been one of the landmarks of Oakland for nearly forty years, was destroyed by fire early this morning. Just before the Sabbath | dawned flames were discovered issuning from the front of the main chancel and of water per diem has been developed in the tunnel which is being excavated into the Presidio hill. This quantity may be increased as the tunneling is continued, but I do not expect to find much water in the tunnel unless ledge rock be encoun- tered. The pneumatic gun plant batteries and other engineer works of construction are located at a higher elevation than the tunnel, They could not therefore be sup- plied by water from the tunnel without the additional expense of raising the water with pumps. The water from the tunnel may be conveyed by gravity flow to thie post reservoir at the Presidio, and this is therefore considered to be the best disposition to be made of it. “The contract for tunneling provides | that it may be terminated at the option of the Government at the end of any 100 feet. The work is experimental in its nature and I do not know how far it may be continued nor the probable quantity of water that is likely to be developed. The tunnel has been excavaied about 550 feet. The total length provided for in the con- iract i~ 2000 feet. 11 it sheuld be continued the full 2000 feet it might then without great addiional expense be extended threugh the hill to a connection with the main supply line from the pumping works and be used asaconduit for conveying the water pipes froth the pumping works to the reservoir and save the power and consequent expense for fuel now necessary in forcing the water through the pipe line over the hill.” The converted eight-inch muzzle-load- ing rifles have been removed from the works near the Presidio parade field and placed near the fifteen-inch smooth-bores at Fort Point. The artillerymen stationed at the Pre- sidio have now opportunity for instruc- tion in the duty of handling the high- power guns. The companies of infantry IM tue post perform garrison and guard | | | OId St. John’s, the Pioneer Episcopal Church of Alameda County, Which Was Destroyed by Fire Yesterday. before the Fire Department got fairly to work—and no time was wasted—the old structure was nearly enveloped in flames. The fire is supposed to have originated in the vicinity of the heating apparatus, though no reason can be advanced why such should be the case other than that it was in the reighborhood of the heater that the fire was first discovered. Every effort was made to save the building, but one-half was burned and the remainder completely gutied before the fire was sub- dued. St. John’s has a most interesting his- tory, and everybody in Oakiand regrets its destruction. In August, 1853, the | church was originally established. Rev. | Dr. Ver Menr, rector of Grace Church, San Francisco, came over to establish the chureh, and with much difficulty a meet- ing of twelve persons was convened. The first services were held under the oak trees, after which a tent was erected with a cross on top and a temporary pulpit fitted up inside. 3 In December, 1854, Bishop Kip cele- brated divine seryice in a room that was rented for the purpose. The following January Rev. E. W. 8yle became acting rector of the young parish. In July, 1856, Rev. James W. Caper beceme rector, but resigned the following year, and was sue- ceeded by the venerable Father Akerly, who is now the oldest Episcopal clergy- man in California, Dr. Akerly at once set about the build- |ing of the structure which was destroyed this morning. A lot was purchased in 1860 for $450, and a church edifice erected at a cost of $2600. Twice since then it has been enlarged, but nothing can be done with the ruins that remain, and a new building is a necessity. The large lot on which the church stood can undoubtedly be sold ior a sufficient sum of money to build a church and purchase a lot some- where in the parish. It stood in the mid- dle of a block, was surrounded by oid oaks and did not occupy more than one-tenth of the area of the land owned by the arish. 0id St.-John's was justly regarded as one of the prettiest scenes in older Oak- land, Its architecture, while partaking somewhat of the nature of the church, was certainly that of the pioneer type. The low building nestled in a small forest of oaks, and thousands of people passed by the large block and have not known that the builaing was a place of worship, But for the cross over the entrance and two or three pointed windows, the old church might easily have been taken for a pioneer ranch-house. Father Akerly is confined to his house with sicknees, and owing to bis advanced age grave fears are entertained for the future, PRESIDIO WATER SUPPLY, Twenty Thousand Gallons an Hour. Progress of Tunnel Work—FKire- Fighting Troopers. According to the report of Lieutenant- Colonel A. 8. Kimball, chief quarter- master of the department of California, which was recently forwarded to the War Department, a large and inexhaustible supply of water has been developed at the Presidio. The water is found on top of two clay strata, one lying about 50 feet and the other about 100 feet below the surface of Mountain Lake, and each sup- porting from 20 to 30 feet of good water- wells about 6 feet below the surface of Mountain Lake. Thirty-nine drive walls, terminating in the upper sand stratum, and two 45-inch wells, sunk to the lower clay stratum, have been completed. The plant can supply 20,000 galions of water per hour for any number of hours that may be re. quired. This is an ample supply for all legitimate uirements on the reserva- tion, including the pneumatic barteries, works of construction of the e ilmu de- partment, irrigadon, road sprinkling and the supply of the garrison. The water is of good quality, clear, odor- 1ess, well aerated and suitable in all re- spects for domestic purposes. The water is pumped through the main pipe line over the Presidio hill to the reservoir at the post. The highest point on this pipe line is an elevation of feet above mean low water. The greatest elevation at which water will uEp uired for use at any of the bat- teries is feet, the pneumatic gun plant being below this level. These batteries coula therefore be supplied with water from the present plant by t e erection of a tank or reservoir at or near the highest point on the present pipe line, and the laying of a gravity water main from this reservoir to the fortifications. Speaking of the tunnel at the Presidio whm:. vus projected years ago, Colonel Kimball says: +A flow of between 500 and 1000 gallons bearing sand. The water stands in the. duty, and the batteries therefore have time to drill. Nine cows were slain at the Presidio last ‘Wednesday by direction of the Post Com- mander, Colonel Shafter. The cows were inspected and found to be afflicted witn lung disease. Troops B, C, I and K of the Fourth Cav- alry, under command of Colonel Samuel B. M. Young, bad an arduous yet pleasant 1cur of duty in the mountains during the summer and autumn, but are happy eneugh to be stationed again at the Pre- sidio. The troops did some good work in fighting fires with spades and gunny- sacks. In this line of service the troops soon learned the necessity of instantly jumping on a small fire with as large a force as possible. The board of officers appointed to con- vene at army headquarters 1n this City to- day for the purpose of arranging a pro- gramme for athletic contests in which all the troops of the department may engage will ho'd several sessions. The programme is likely to include games in which the public of Ban Francisco will be deeply in- terested. The Third Artillery is said to contain some first-class football players. Furloughs have been granted to iruce J. Linville, Battery D, Third Artillery, and William Winslow, Light Battery C, Third Artillery. leunin Thorp’s Light Battery D, Fifth Artillery, recently transferred irom the Presidio to New York, has won the admi- ration of New Yorkers. The Sun men- tions that a motorman on the sufface road refused to comply with a passenger’s request to ring the bell on the troops. The motorman replied: “I wouldn’t ring my pell on them soldiers if I had to wait here all day and Jose my job.” ————————— PLATN and silver-mounted pocket-books suit. able for Chrisimas presents at Sanborn & Vail’s. " ———t—es WHAT SO0CIETY IS DOING. Dancing Parties, Teas, Receptions, and a Literary Gathering. Dr. and Mrs. Morton Grinuvell (nee Cather- wood) sailed from New York by the steamship Wena for Gibraltar, on their way to Egypt, on Wednesdny last. They accompanied Colonel and Mrs. Baldwin of Hartford, Conn., and will pass four months in the East. Mrs. Baldwin has not been in good health and cannoten- dure the cold of the Eastern winters near the Atlantic codst. If her heaith will permit the party will visit India and make a tour of the world, arriving in San Franeisco in May next. Major and Mis, Darling expect to meet their daughter in Japan in April. A very enjoyable party was tendered to Dr.S.E. D, Pinniger, a recent graduate of Cooper College, by his friends last Friday night at Hinman’s Hall on Polk street. Danc- ing was kept up until a late hour. Miss E. Fleischman, Miss Irma Scott and John McB, McCullough assisted in entertaining those resent. Those present were: Miss Addie rown, Miss Edith Brown, Miss Evelyn Brown, Miss Nellte Co'eman, Miss Edith Coleman, Mrs. Blauche Curtis, Mrs. James B, Cowden, Mrs. Glibert Clements, Miss Alice Dimak, Miss Mse Doulion, Miss Emelie Fleischman, Miss Hattie Farawe, Miss Frieda Jacoosen, Miss K errigan, Miss McCulloch, Miss Beatrice Noble, Miss Oscar, Miss Flo Pinniger, Miss Nellie Sievens, Miss Sally Stevens, Miss Irm: Scott, Miss Jeanie Hores; Messrs, J. Ball, G. F. Brady, J. B. Cowden, Master 5. D. Cowden A. B. Cowden, 8. Clements, P. G. Dorsey, V. A. Goe, Dr. Holstid, C, J, Holcomb, I Hansen, E, Keeffe, F. H. Kerrigan, R. 8. Kiichener, Dr. C. H., Miller, H, A. H, Monanan, Dr. P. J. Man- gan, J. McB. McCullough, H. Pinniger, Dr. 8. E. D. Pinniger, H. A. Sabin, G. 8. Stenhouse, E. H. Stone. An enjo{uble and happy event was the cele- bration of the sixteentn birthday party of Miss Florie Kusiel, given at the residence of her parents by her many young friends. Among those present were: Florence Kustel, Lottie Haskell, Maud Jones, Anna Koch, An- nie Harm, Sabina Fielding, Bertha Vorrath, Grace Van Drake, Lulu Purlenky, Ida Pur- lenky, Gertrude Smith, Ray Reynolds, Carrie Purcell, Hermina Munch, Alex Kustel, Arihur 5("“’ Walter Hofmann, Richard Hofmann, ‘alter Jaufee, Ralph Kermode, Daniel Mur- by, George Pulenky, George Harm, Fred ynolds, x Emith. Bessie Warren, . A few liitle friends of Eva Pries met to celebrate her tenth birthday on tne afternoon of November 25. D-nelny and games were enjoyed by all untii eveuing. Those nt were: Leua Luuden, Lilian Hurizig, Lillie Raschenbach, Mary Canard, Minnie Issler, Aunuie Issier, Pearl thy, Hazel Dorothy, Helen Dorothy, Gladys Sperry. Hazel Pries, Ethel Pries, Chester Pries aud Eva Pries. The Wednesday Evening Literary Society met at tne residence of Miss Kate Frifs, Decem- ber 9. President, J. G. Dempsey; secretary, Louise Maycroft; Treasurer Walter Mack pre- siding. subject of the Per tor the even ing s “Ancient Dramy The essayists were: Miss Broadhurst, Miss M. Forest, J. Barnett and Rev. John Emery of Church of the Advent. The evening was with literature, dancing an 'M“t ":“::!g::finx W "'le?:' Job esen| al e ere 'v. Jobhn Enery, 8, Friis, Mrs. A. Hayes of Oak- iand, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Beek, Miss Broa:- hurst, Miss C. Cross, Miss Evyline Forest, Miss Kate Friis, Miss M. Forest, Miss Louise Hay- croft, Miss E. Haycroft, Miss Holton of Oak- land, Miss Minnie Puckhaber, Miss Florence Young, Miss Grace Savege, Miss Donovan, e T R e S m] 3 . Emery, Falrwether, 0 Harker, Walter Mack, Marsh, : Osborne, H. aber, Ray Paul, Frank Stokes and . C. Cherles Anderson. The engageme: e vis, nt i snnounced of Miss duughter of , and Mare L. will' receive Sundsy, Decemver 27. and first Wednesday in January, at 1239 O’Farreli street. o The engagement is announced of Miss Mollie F. Hand and Frank J»'Hll?‘ln. Mrs. Marion Kuykendall of Portland, Or., who is well known in_musieal circles of that city, is visiting S8an Francisco, and isa guest at the Occldental Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Morton Lindley (nee May B. Davis), who have been traveling in Southern California, .are now in Salt Lake City, where Mr. Lindley is interested in mining. %‘heg have visited many places of interest in Jtab. ANTI-SALOON MEETING. Gathering of Enthusiasts at Simpson Memorial Church to Organize Op- position to Saloons. At the Simpson Memorial Church yesterday evening there was a well at- tended meeting held for the purpose of arousing interest . in the Anti-Saloon League movement. The expectation is to organize a City Ant1-8aloon League here, and‘another meeting wiil be called at an early date at which this will probably be accomplished. Cards are being gotten up for the prospective members to sign which will pledge them only to work against saloons and declare an absolute neutrality as to the different political parties as the policy of ‘he league. There are to be no dues nor fees to pay. The State leagae was organized about a week ago, and alter the City league is formed itiscontemplated toget up smaller organizations representing the various churches, The methoi of work on which they will place most hopes will b» to exer- cise a united and persistent influence on the successive Siate legislatares until they pass such laws as will be effective in prohibiting the evil. The meetinz was addressed by four speakers. H. P. Shedd led with an argu-~ ment for moral suasion, but did not think that could be made effective without the aid of legal enactment. Mrs. L. P. Wil- liams, ex-president of the W. C. T. U., fol- lowed with an aceount of the wonderful benefits the suppression of -saloons bad wrought in Maine. She is a native of that State and was 12 years old before she saw asaloon, ' H. T. Hammond gave some statistics of the liquor traffic, which showed the great- ness of the evil, and the vast surs that are annually misused in its purchase. The estimate is made that there is a saloon for every twenty men in San Francisco. He drew a comparison between the State of Maine, which prohibits saioons, and other weulthy States which do not by stating the per cavita savings bank accounts, Maine has $80 per capita in such banks, while Ilinois has but $6 12, and Onio $9 42. He showed that the city of Boston spends more for liquor than the combined cost of her public schools, parks and police and fire departments, and estimates that San Francisco spends a larger proporiional sum on liquor than Boston. The last speaker was the Rev. John Stephens, pastor of the church. He gave some further statistics and closed with an earnest call upon all those who are op- posed to saloons to unite for energetic work. His idea of the work to beis to bring influence 1o bear upon the Legisla- ture, for he does not think moral suasion will ever be effective. This, he says, should be done without any party affilia- tions. e e o GENESIS AND THE OREATION. Rev. W. Rader Delivers the First of a Series of Biblical Discourses. At the Third Congregational Church last night Rev. Wililam Rader delivered the first of a series of sermons dealing with the Bible considered as literature, The title of last night’s discourse was, “Genesis and the Creation.” The speaker prefaced his remarks with an explanation to the effect that he be- lieved in the scriptures as containing a perfect rule of faith and practice; as a fallible collection of books containing in- fallible and eternal truths. He believed in the Bibie’s fallibility as a book and in its infallibility as the word of God. It was said that the only infallible book was Buclid’s Geometry. “The making of this world,” he said, is the oldest and grandest fact of history. The Hebrew cosmogony is recorded in the Book of Beginnings, familiarly ecalled Genesiz. The difference between the Christian and the pagan account of creation is the difference between a belief in a blind force and a belief in a persona! God. This theistic conception distingunishes the ac- count in Genesis from all other cos- mogonies, Where this account came from we do.not know.. Did Moses receive it from Abrabam? If so, where did Abraham get it? Did Moses receive it from God? If he did, he did not say so. The making of the world is more easily accounted for on the Lypothesis of evolution than in any other way. “That hyvpothesis holds that the world was not made <uddeniy; that the stars were not struck out in the night as one would strike a match, but that creation was progressive according io the laws of God, and under the guidance of nis per- sonal presence and infinite wisaom. Ac- cording to the EBecripture creation was originated by the Father, executed by the Son and continued by the Spirit.”” Next Sunday’s discourse will be en- titled “*The Fall of Man.” ——————— DEATH IN THE CLOISTER. Mother Mary Thom S8t. Catherine’s, Benicia, Mother Mary Thomas, O. 8. secularly known passed away at 8t. Catherine’s Convent, Benicia, on Saturday after an illness of five months’ duration. The funeral will be impressively solemnized in the Domini- can Church at Benicia to-day. Mother Mary Thomas was. the oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Golden, both well-known as early and highly re- spected residents of tnis State. When merely a girl she responded to the re- ligious promptings of a naturally refined and cultivated nature and joined the late Rev. Mother Gomare, 0. 8. D., at Monterey, where that celebrated superi- oress had founded a community of the Third Order of St. Dominic for women. After entering the novi iate there she en- tered St. Catherine’s Convent at Benicia. It was not long before her many admir- able qualities secured recognition, and she was elected superior-general of the order on the coast, a position which she held for ten vears. She likewise received the appointment of superior of 8t. Rose’s Dominican Convent in this City and re- sided nere for some time. The deceased enjoyed during her life- time wide celebrity as an educator, and did much to instill into the minds of her many female pupils a love for the best English classical literature. The two sis- ters of the deceased, Mrs. C. A. Macomber and Mrs. A. D, Jenny, as we!l as the Rev. Mother Louis, O. S. D., superior of the Dominican Conyent at San Rafael, at- tended her last moments. e EABLY MORNING SHOOTING. Bloods on a Lark Create a Sensation in ‘Which the Police Join. 'smimm street, near Post, was the scene of an early morning sensation, in which several shots were tirea by Police O flicers Douglas, Donovan and Farrell, fortunately with no serious results. The cause of the lhoohnf grew out of the conduet of Jack Williams, Geor; Bower, Thomas Burns and James Smith, who ‘had been visiting a house in the vicinity atthe early nour of 4 o’clock on Sunda; mornlnq. In their exhilaration they broke a win- dow, and on seeing the officers approach started toran, The officers gave pursait and, not being able to keep pace with the fugitives, fired several snots in their wake, This had the effect of bringing th: quar- tet to a halt, when they were all placed under arrest and taken to the California- D., as Margaret Golden, street station, where they were charged ; with malicious mischief. They put up the re permitted to depart, quisite bail and were | sigaature, 9 Tuction Qales EASTON, FLDRIDGE & €0, General Auctioneers, 638 Market st, +es WE WILL SELL.... AT AUCTION IN GOLDEN GAE HALL. On MONDAY, TUESDAY, WFDNESDAY and THURSDAY. Dec. 14. 15, 18 ‘and 17, at 2:30 and 7:80 P. M. each day. RARE, RiCH, CHOLC_:}C& ANTIQUE RUGS, For particulars see advertisement in another column. Exh:bition every day irom 9:30 A. M during the sule. EASTON, ELDRIDGE & CO., Auctioneers. WILLIH BUTTERFIELD {LL OFFER A Bankrupt Stoek of (loaks at Auction At 2 and 7 P. M, 10-DAY at 422 KE \RNY ST, AROUND THE DIAMOND. The Alerts Defeat the Sacramentos. Bulletin-Report Game Ends in a Dispute. The Alameda Alerts lowered the colors of the Amitys of Sacramento yesterday by defeating them in an interesting game of baseball at Central Park by a score of 9 to 1. The Alerts put up their usual strong game and by superior team work were able to prevent the Sacramento aggrega- tion from scoring. The yelling of the Alerts’ rooters seemed to rattle the Sacramento boys. In the fifth inning they made some costly errors and allowed the Alerts to score five runs, This seeme:! to dishearten them, and their playing after that showed a lack of vim. The score is as follows: 23 ALERTS. A.B. R BH 8B P.O. A FE. Bird, 3 b.. §V150 00 0 3¢ s Bre, Ay e SR T e R e G ¢ e YR RS U 4210050 1 EE @iy B0 B 0T & RN I A0 o S g T e et TS R R R e TR aos R S T T Al AB R BH S5 P.O. A E €. 0,500, 0:°8 '8 Ul TGRS So e § BERUT T Y IRt e, 2 ) R o L s dge e 4570 0¢ ost o et PELWT e/ Lagi gy 8.0 £ FAILE 00 050 8500 0580, M T 2 g0 705005b 00N 8 1 4.6 2832 8 INNINGS. 0015111 %9 02011132 *7 0001000 0-1 0.0 01020 0-4 *Coughlin out for interfering wizh runner. SUMMARY. Two-base hits—=oroco, W. Hammond. Sacrifics hits—W. Hammond, Jacobson, Carroll, J. Ham- mond. Base on_errors—alerts 4, Sacramentos 1. Base on balls—Alerts 4, Sacramentos 1. Lett on bases—A lerts 3. Sacramentos 5. Struck oui—By McKee 5, by neM anus 4. Hit by pitcher—Kar- cher. Double play—McManus o Karcher, to Soroco. Base on balk—W. Hammond. Passed balls—Newbert 2. Wild pitch—McManus. Um- pire—McDonald, Presidio Athletic Grounds. The Builetins refused to finish their game with the Reports yesterday on ac- count of the scarcity of balls. When the objection was made the Bulletins bad seven runs and the Reports two. Upon their refusing to play the umnpire gave the game to the Reports. Score, 9 to 0. Other Games, The San Francisco Atiletic Club’s team will play the champion Alameda Alerts next Sunday at Central Park, The former are the amatenr champions of this City, and, without doubt, will give the Aleris their hardest game. The Bay Citysdefeated the Rock Islands by a scoreof 10 tol. They would like to hear from any club under 17 years. Address challenges to John Godsel, 2911 Harri<on str- et. The Robin Hoods, formerly the Pirates, will play all clubs under 17}4 vears of age. Address all chailenges to J. Flynn, 1234 William street. —_——————— TO0 A HIGHER LIFE. Dr. Spalding Points to a Lesson in the Life of 8t. John. Dr. Spalding of 8t. John’s Episcopal Church took for his sermon yesterday morning the words, *“What went-ye outin the wilderness to see?'’ He told of John the Baptist's life, of how he vreached of Jesus and baptized him, neverdoubting that he was the Christ for whom they looked, of how after he was cast into prison he sent two of his dis- ciples to the Master to ask if he were the Christ or if they should look for another, not sending them for his own sake, but for their’s. Jesus told them to go and tell John all they, had heard: that the blind received their sight, the lame walked, the lepers were cleansed, the deaf heard, the dead were raised and the poor had tke ggpfl] preached to them. From the last of these Dr. Spalding drew alesson of missionary duty and said that we should not think that our duty lay only in our own homes and in our own parishes, but thal each shoula help in aid- ing the preaching of the gospel to the poor, not only the poor in wealth, but the poor spiritually. e said that St. John drew men to him becau‘e, though he lived in this world, he also lived above it, and that just so now, if one does that he will influence men for good and draw them to a higher, nobler life, TALKED OF THEOSOPHY. Amos Johnson’s Address at the Acad- emy of Sciences Last Night. Amos J. Johuson of this City addressed the open meeting of the Theosophical So- ciety last night in Academy of Sciances Hall. He spoke on ‘“‘God’'s Heroes and Men,” a subject that he treated as an ex- position of some oif the principles of theosopby. In brief he said: Every man is a god incarnate; every man a spark from the one divine flame of absolute being that descends from the infinite foun- tain of life and courses tarough eternity on a ! ilgrimage, the purpose of which we can but aintly conceive. ¥rom the great unknowable deity down to the lowest monad of the mineral world there is a direct chain of heredity bind. ing all of existence into ome harmonious whole. % Following the lecture there were ques- tions of all sorts put by the audience and answered by members of the society. — e St. Luke’s Night. To-morrow evening St. Luke’s parish, in the regular order of church nights, will give a re- ception to young men at the Young Men's Christian Association parlors. corner Msson and Ellis sireets. There vili be a brief musi- cul and literary nro‘nmm and & social h our All members of St. Luke's church are invited. to be present, as well as all members and friends of the association. These church ?!ghfi are always exceedingty pleasant and en- joyable. * « Interesting catacombs with well-pre- served mural paintings have been discov- ered at Kertoh, in the Crimea, the an- cient Panticapeum. Although the vault- ing shows that they must have been built after the Christian era the subjects of the paintings are pagan, representing Pluto, Demeter and Hermes. —_— CASTORIA For Infants and Children. tm | wisgi, (LOSING OUT SALE. [ DECEMBER 15 i | 0’c'ock A M. At 1128 Mission Bst.7th and 8th Sts. By order of MESSRS. KENNEDY & CO, TUESDAY ....CONSISTING OF.... Open and Top ¥uckaways, Phaetons, 2 New 3- can .ilk Wagons, 2 New 4-can Milk Wagons: $ Butcher Wagons, almost new: one 9-pussenger Camp Wagon, Large Expressand Delivery Wagons In g00! oider, Laundry Wagons, Road and Busi- hess Buggies, Carts, several Al Fop Bugzies, one 24-passenger ' Bus; one 13-passenger Depot Bus, almost new: Singie and Double Harness, Robes, Blankets, Whips, ete. Thls fine stock of Rigs, ecc., must jositively be sol withont any reserve or limb whatey: SULLIVAN & DOYLE, Livestock Aucuoneers. Office, 327 Sixth st ARCTI0O OOLD BURNS SKIN. It Is Liké a Blast From a Furn; plorers ! uffer From Thirst. Dr. Nansen, who recently returned from an arctic journey, says that the thirst in duced by the irksome labor of sledge- hauling is the severest discomfort to the explorer. Though the polar world is cov- ered with frozen water, there is none to drink save that which is thawed, and on the march it is almost impossible to thaw it. Other explicrers complain of the effects of the wind and sun. It is well known thata low degree of cola can be borne without discomfort so long as the air is still, but the moment it gets into motion it strikes the skin like the blast of a fur- nace, says the 3t. Louis Globe-Democrat. L1 effects have ofien been described as precisely similar to those of a burn. The sun, when it is wisible, 1s hot and peels and blisters the skin, making it inflniu‘liy more sensitive to the attack of the wind. Oihers, again, say that the warm relaxing damp of the polar summer, with all the diseases that it bring<, is infinitely worse than the intense cold of winter, but, per- haps, after all, the greatest evil and misery which confront the polar explorer sprin from the depress<ion, mental and pbyuian of the long night of 2000 and 3000 hours of gloom and semi-darkness. Under 1ts influence men seem to suffer like plants deprived of sunlicht. A week or so will often comnvletely change their characters, and the enforced idleness, uni- versal gloom and bitter cold combined, re- duce life to its lowest misery. Exe NEW TO-DAY. Keeping warm in Winter is easy if you only know how. A great - many people have learned that GHIRARDELLI’S Chocolate will put the body into a warm, healthy glow quicker than anything else. Some people don’t know this; that’s why we mention it. 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