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

/ THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1896. 11 CHURCHES WORK FOR IMPROVEME T Clay-Street Owners May Bond Themselves to Pave Permanently. The Business Center, Working Westward, Has Invaded the Thoroughare. Completion of the Big Sew:r Has Created a Desire to Make More Improvements, OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,) 908 Broadway, Dec. 17. § The most important move in the direc- tion of permanent improvement is the vroposition to bond Clay eet for the | purpose of paving itand pl g it in firs class " conditi For several in a worse the Since the busine: s moved northward i westward during the past three years, sireet has become of vast import- s it 1s the next business thor- e which must be included in the ward march. Four years ago Wash- ington street, which now leads Broadw for business, was quieter and duller tha Clay street was a year ago. Now the proposition to make Clay street a business rival to Washington has taken a definite shape, and the churches and Y. M. C. A., in who are the largest individual property- | owners cn the street, are in favor of bond- ing themselves for ten years for the pur- pose of raising money to make perma- nent improvemen Many large investments have been made on Ciay street and on the cross streets between it and Wastingten since 1894, and more are now in progress. When the gas company built its hand- some terra-cotta Roman block at Thir- teenth and Clay streets three years ago, it was prophesied that they had made a big error in locating their office so far from he center of business at that time. Ap- parently the company knew better than their advisers, for in three years from now their cffice will be within the business center. T: e large sewer on Clay street has just been completea, and the necessary water, gas and telephone mains are also in first- class condition, and should tue street be paved it will probably not be disturbed for ten years, The improvement of the reet will naturally cause it to be patron- d by business people, and the old com- plaint that the commerce of this ecity is fined to a couple of blocks will no longer be true. The move for improvement has been taken by the church folks, and this has caused some commenf. A few months ago the First Hebrew congregation sol con its old site at a large figure, and moved to | more commodious quarters further from business part of town. Part of the 3 the .First ch has already been proposed. to be ed for business purposes, and it would seem to be only a matter of time when the large First Church will be glad to.get further away from the commercial center. OLD YOUNG FOLKS, They Perform to Raise a Scholarship ¥und for the High School Class. OsxLAND OFFICE SAN FraNcisco CALL, 608 Broadway, Dec. 17. % The old folks of Haywards took part to- night in a farce which wes attended by everybody in town that could crowd into Native Sons’ Hall. The play iiself, which was a representation of the Haywards Schoolhouse and its methods of education half acentury ago, was of secondary im- portance 1o the many interesting charac- ters that took part. One of the most interesting of the act- resses was Mrs. Haywards, widow of the man who named the town and who brought out his house with him from Maine around the Horn. took the part of a scholar and :ook it wel Mrs. Hamer, another of the oldest resi- ‘dents, who is over 70 years of age, showed that she knew more of the rudiments of education than ihe Trustees, who were repreaented by P. Wilbur, Charies Prowse and T, B. Jackson. D.S. Smalley knew rather too much for his own good, snd his intricate knowledze of politics and the insinuations that he made regarding the method by which the Trustees elected gained for him a severe thrashing, much to the delight of the young people in the audience. Fred Allen, who has supplied Haywards | with news for many years, was another | apt pupil, but he was no match for Mrs. ]Llhawsy when ame to spelling. The programme stated that the piece was to be presented by ex-professionals of Haywards, but there were many on the platform whom it was aifficult to connect with any profession ex-ly or otherwise .Others who took part were: Miss Maud Lawrence, Mrs. M. Maguire, Mrs. Mec- Cloud, Mrs. P. W t, E. M. Buck, Fred Hoyt and ¥. C. Pier-ol. The purpose of the entertainment was to raise funds for the sending to the univer- sity ot the pupil who should win the scholarship among thoss who will gradu- ate irom Haywards High School in the class of '97. ———— “THIRTY INCHES HIGH, But He Is Arrestea on a Charge of Beating His Partner’s Wife. 0sxLAND OFFICE SaN Francisco CALL,} 908 Broadway, Dec. 17. § Antone 8. Martin, the smatlest voter in lameda County, was arrested this morn- ing for beating a woman who 1s more than twice his heizht. Antone Martin is known as the midget | -of Murray Township. He is considerably under three feet in height, but is possessed of a temper big enough forone twice his ze. A few days ago Martin, it is stated, 1id something which displeased Jonn P. Machado, who lives on the Niles road, snd Mr. Machado gave the dwarf a pun- ishment. This greatly angered the little man. but he was unabie to retaliate on Machado, so ne decided to settle matters with the latter’s wife. He went to the house, and meeting Mrs. Machado com- menced to attack her in what is said to have been a very severe manner, and asa | t Constable Rosearrested him and be w locked up in jail awaiting trial. in and "Machado are both Portu- guese and are pariners in the same busi- ness, and this isnot the first time they have bad trouble, though it is the first occasion on which Mrs, Machado has figured in it. ——————— Marks of Blood and Whisky. OAKLAND, Can, Dec. 17.—To-day n for a business thorough- vears Clay street has been | lition than any other street | { Pollitz Congregational | Mrs. Haywards | § were | | while fishing on the bay John Smith | |1mmd a sloop adrift. There were marks | of blood on the rail and in the boat wasa |pnrtially filled bottle of whisky. There was nothing in the craft to identify her | owners, nor was there any name on her. From appearances it did not seem that ’lhe boat had gone adrift. Smith brought | the sloop to this city and turned her over | to the police, who think a crime has been committe They will endeavor to *iden- | tify the boat and find her owners. | A Lecture by Harr.s. l Professor William T. Harris, the Com- | missioner of Edueation, delivered an { address at the First Unitarian Church to- o t before the Berkeley Club of this | ci He was reccived very cordiaily ana |a pleasant and interesting evening was | passed. B |[ONLY FOUR ARE AHEAD, | California’s State University Is the Fifth in the Union in ! Attendance. BERKELEY, Car., Dec. 17.—The Uni- | versity of California has become the fifth |in the United States in the number of its students. T extraordinary growth of the past few years has carried California above nearly all of the Eastern und Middle | Western colleges that were iar in the lead five years ago, and now Hurvard, Michi- | gan, Pennsylvania and Yale are the oniy four universities in the country equaling | California in number of students en- | rolled. Yale is not very far ahead of Berkeley, |and if the latier’s present pro-pects of growth hold” good, not many years will ss before that great bhistoric institution ill be behind California. Harvard nas 3600 students, ‘Michigan ’5, Penn 2, Yale 2415 and ornia 5 Owing 10 the continued increase in the number of high and other preparatory schools asking to be placed on the ac- lcredited list of the university, it is thought that Berkeley's growth will con- tinue without abatement. Firemen at Outs. BERKELEY, CaL., Dec. 17.—The, Lorin Fire Company is invoiv-d in difficulties over a section in its new constitution pro- viding that members must be over 18 years of age. Some members were ex- cluded by the new regulation and tbey proceeded to organize a new company. A | number of old-r members signed the new roli, and now there is a question as to which company is entitled to recognition from the town authorities. Dr. Harris’ Lecture. BER LEY, CaAvn., Dec. 17.—The lec- { ture by Hon. William G. Harris, LL.D., United States Commissioner of Education, on “The Nature of the Divine Personal- ity,” will be delivered to-morrow evening in Stiles Hall. Professcr G. H. Howison, who is president of tue Philosophical Union, will preside. Fire Alarm. BERKELEY, CaL., Dec. 17.—An alarm fire was sounded this morning at the institution for the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind. For a time there was great excitement, but the fire was found in the | coal bunkers and was quickly suporessed. | The damage was slight. ‘ For Charity. BERKELEY, Cawn, Dec. 17.—A big mass-meeting was held to-night in Shat- tuck Hall in aid of tbe sufferers by the famine in India. | WILL HELP BUILD. Now | Commit ees Appointed for Work—Pal- | mer Cox Formerly an Alameda Car- | penter and Railway Employe. | ALAMEDA, Cax., Dec. 17.—The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the First Hebrew Congrega- | tion held a special meeting last evening | and chose the followingz sub-committees | to take charge of and plan for their enter- | tainment on January Reception committee—Mm es, Oppenheim, Raphael, Leon Frankenberg, Seidenberg and r mansger—Edward Kober, or commit:ee—Misses Lang, Triest, Judell, 2 Grueuberg, H en and Miss Samuels. s—William V , Leon Frankenberg, . 8. Green and Henry Rosenfeld. | " 'Finance commitiee—Mrs. A. J. Levy, Mrs. Al | Jacobs, Mrs. Honigsberg and A. Appel (treas- I ure | _ Refreshments—Mrs, Kober, Mrs. Triest and { Mrs. Bahr. | Doorkeepers—Messrs. Bahr, | and Green. | Stage manager—Marcus Netter. | _ The officers of the auxilliary sre: Mrs, | Jacob Oppenheimer, president; Mrs. Sam- | uet Green, first vice-presicent; Miss Helen | Gruenberg, secretary; Mrs. A. Jacobs, | treasurer; Miss Adele Levy, Mrs. Edward Kober and Mrs. S. Honigsberg, trustees. | They give this entertainment in order to | assist financially in the erection of a syna- | gogue where the Jewish inhabitants of this city may worship. At present serv- | ices are being held in Encinal Hall, with i Dr. Maler of San Francisco acting rabbi. Wedded Anyway. ALAMEDA, Car., Dec. 17.—The wed- ding of Captain George Anderson, known | among his as<ociates as ‘‘Happy George,” | and E:sign Miss Mary Dries-, which was | expected to have taken piace Tuesday evening as the part of a double wedding, | occurred last evening at the home of Dr. T. McLean, Brigadier Keppel officiat- |ing. The doctor's daughter is a member 1 of the army and a friend of the bride’s. | Home of Palmer Cox. ALAMEDA, CaL., Dec. 17.—The now famous Palmer Cox, creator of the | “Brownies,” was formerly a resident of |t is city. It wasin the latter part of the In Oppenheimer ! ’60’s, when the only railroad in thiscouny was the Alameda and Haywards road via Eimburst. The shops were then located at Alameda Point and Palmer Cox was | employed as carpenter at that place. He boarded with the Tappan: ——————————— For Labor Legislation, OAKLAND,CAL., Dec. 17.—Senator-elect Fred 8. Stratlon was visited last'night by delegations from various labor organiza- tions to discuss topics in relation to labor laws which it is desired to have passed by the coming Legislature. The whole legisiative delegation from this county were presen: except Senator Denison and Judge Waymire, who sent word that they would support any meas- ures relating to labor that the balance of the delegation agreed to. Laundry for Unemployed Women. OAKLAND, CaLn., Dec. 17.—Mrs. H. D. Bacon bas placed at the disposal of'the Associgted Charities a building on Frank- lin street to be used for laundry purposes, and will ask no rent until such time as she may desire to sell. The association is now engaged in raising money to put in the necessary machinery, and for this ruruuse the “Crossroads ~School” bur- esque is to be given at the Macdonough on the 29th inst. No More Free Clinics. OAKLAND, Car., Dec. 17.—The Free Clinic will soon be closed. The eclectic clinic has already shut down, the allo- pathic will close December 31, and the hic will follow suit. The staff phy ans connected with the Qakland | Free Clinic on_Clay street met last even- ing in the office of Dr. Mueller and for- mally decided to discontinue their free work. They say that every effort has been made to bar out all except the sick poor, but to no avail. Volunteers’ New Quarters. OAKLAND, Car., Dec. 17.—The Volun- teers of America have vacated their quar- ters on Broadway and bave moved to 482 Eighth street, near Washington. Siaff Captain Gardener has aunounced that be will neld dedication servicesat the new hall on Friday evenimg. s Improvement for North Beach. J. F. Winter, W, E. Smith, John Truworthy, D. W. Wessenberg, G. de Grazia and Joseph Stultz have organized a club having in view the improvement of North Beach thorough- fares and that district in general. The club, as its initial underiaking, wi.l endeavor to light Montgomery avenue irom Vallejo to Fil- bert streets, thus extending the proposed illu- mination three blocks farther north. LOUIS MUHLNER HEARS HIS FATE When He Shot Jennie Lewis He Committed Manslaughter. A New Trial, Granted by Judge Fr.ck, Refus:d by the Su- preme Court. Since B:ing Confined His Aged Fa- ther Has Gone to His Grava With Gri f. 0AELAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, 908 Broadwav, Dec. 17. } Lounis Muhlner will be sentenced for the mauslaughter of Jennie Lewis, whom he shot to death on the porch of Professor Moour’s residence over & year ago. The case of Muhlner's sentence has cre- ated a great interest. At the trial the jury brought in a verdict of manslaugh- ter. Judge Frick replied that the defend- ant should have been convicted of murder | in the first degree, and when Muhlner's attorney applied for a new trial Judge Frick granted it on the ground that the verdict was not in accoraance with the facts. The Judge also stated, in granting the motion, that the point as to whethera new trial could be granted on the ground that a man should have been convicted of a more serious offense than he was had never been pa-sed upon by the Supreme Court. The District Attorney’s office appealed from the Judge's ruling, because they said that the logical result of Judge Frick’s action would be the freeing of the accused entirely, on the ground that where a man had once been found guilty of an offense he could not afterwara be tried upona more serious charge involving the same matter. The Supreme Court takes the same view as the District Attorney, and reverses the decision of Judge Frick granting Muhiner anew trial, This leaves Muhlner under conviction of the crime of mansiaughter, the extreme penaity of which is ten years in the penitentiary. The murder of Jennie Lewis took place at the residence of Dr. George Mooar, near the Pacitic Theological Seminary in August of last year. Miss Lewis was em- ployed there, and Muhlner, who was a ;]elsgrnph operator, frequently called on er. He was desperately in love with the girl, but she would not consent to his pro- posal of mar:iage, and one afternoon he went to the house and shot the girl on the front doorstep. A year ago Muhlner’s bonds were set at $15,000, and his aged father was driven to his grave with his effort to free his son. He was unable, however, to raise the necessary amount, and the only occasion on which Mublner has been out of the county jail was when he was escorted by two deputy Sheriffs to see his dead father prev.ous to his burial. As soon as the remittitur comes from the Supreme Court, Judge Frick will sentence Muhlner. RECEIVED DIPLOMAS. Thirty-Six High School Graduates Are Awarded Them. OAKLAND, CAn., Dec. 17.—The High School graduates were awarded their diplomnas to-day. The large gymnasium was decorated with all kinds of foliage and the National colors and the big room was filled with relatives and personal friends of the thirty-six members of the class. The platform presented a rather one- sided appearance. Of the whole class only six were boys and, attired in their black frock suits, they seemed lost among the thirty young ladies attired in white, The programme consisted of a few pa- pers and some music, but there was a marked absence of the lengthy essays that have been so common in the past and which have made graduating exercises so dull, Principal McChesney announced that the flags on the building were at half- mast in bonorof two pufiill—-beon Perine, who died Monday, and Nellie Pardee, who died Wednesday. No member of the class has died during the three years of its existence. President Clement of the Board of Edu- cation presented the diplomas to the fol- lowing: Grace Olive Dunsmoor, Bernice Young, Martha Gabrielle Watts, Charles Stuart Ayres, Lucia Mary Wallace, Lucy Eliza Wilcox, Anna Caliiornia® Westdabl, Lucy Crouch Vrooman, Ethel Stein Valentine, Margaret Troili, Eugene Wellington Roiand, Bessie Palmer, Catherine Augustine McGovern, Elizabeth Davidson Mc- Milian, Helen Annette Morley, Olive Louise MecCall, Anna Etizabeth Muma, Louise Matilda Lisbon, Jenn{ Kinney Lemmon, John Deitrich Hoffmann, Clara May Kummer, Edna Lovell Gardner, kdith Crane Fuiton, Lulu Edwards, Lislie_C. M. Flathmann, Arthur Erwin Colby, Rose Brydges, Josephine Denise Fryer, Frank Lucian Burckhalter, Frederica B. Brusigruen, Maiilda Elizabeth Hartmann, Blanche Amelia Perkins, Elsie Gertrude Brown, Eenry Smith, Louise Hinkley Whitenead, Henrietia Ellen Heimbold. THE AERIAL BALLET. A Production That Promises to Bring Local Theatrical Men Into Court. The aerial ballet which was given at the Baldwin Theater last evening is likely to cause trouble in theatrical circles. Mr. Neilson, who was formerly with the Brownie Company, claims the ballet as his, and that he hasa patent uvon it, so far as this country is concerned. He says it originated in the Folies Bergeres in Paris, but now belongs to him. The Brownie people say there is no patent on the ballet, and that they can use it if they wish, and the Tivoli, too, tas stepped in and bas billed an aerial ballet for to-morrow night. Neilson says he has sold it to the Ofpheum peopie, and it is billed there for Sunday night. The Brownie people were told that if they put the ballet on last night they would be enjoined to-day. It was puton last night, and law and the ballet may mix up before this evening over the mat- ter. B e — A JAPANESE MISSION, One to Be Established Soon by the Christian Church. There was a small but enthusiasiic gath- ering of Christian workers in the Twelfth- street Chbristian church last evening. The leaders of this denomination propose to establish in this City a mission for the education of Japanese into the ways of Christianity. Rev. W. A. Coryea pre- sided. Representatives were present from the half-dozen other Christian churches around the bay. Dr. Coryea stated that, while the work of sending missionaries to Japan should go on, there is ample work for the church at home. There are hun- dreds of Japanese in this City who, while seeking for knowledge of our civilization, are also seeking for Christian- knowledge. 1t is the duty and purpose of the Christian church to enlighten and instruct them. Those Japanese who are thus educated, upon their return to Javar, will do much good in spreading the gosnel. Severa! others spoke in a similar vein. 1t is tha intention to meet soon after the holidays and make permanent arrange- ments for the establishment of the mis- sion and the plan uapon which it will be conducted. New Officers, Crockett Lodge No. 139, F.and A. M., in- stailed last evening the lollowing officers: W. M., C. Celiarius; 8. W., J. Reimer; J. W., G. C. Groezinger; treasurer, L. B. Lippert; secre- tary, H. Fortriede; marshal, Peter Harder; 8. ohin G. Norin; J. D., Harry F. Chase; stewnrds, Amaudus Hunsen and Armour Mc- | Laughii; tyier, J. E. Huni. A preity past master’s jewel and & goid waich were pre- sented to the outgoing W. M., Thomas Row- lands. Afterward there was u bangnet, — Muhlner’s Sentence Confirmed. Louis A. Muhiner was found guilty of man- slaughter in Alameda County, for the killing ot Jenuie Lewis, August 12, 1895, The Su- preme Court has reiused 1o give him & new irial, REDWOGD CITY WILL CASE. Mrs. J. W. Wilson, the Disinhersted Daugh- ter and Only Heir of the Late James Quenimn, to Contest, REDWOOD CITY, CaL., Dec. 17.—Th= will of the late James Quentin, who, it will be remembered, ated 1 San Mateo Couanty some two months ago, leaving to strangers an estate valued from $75,000 to $100,000, and cxpress.y disinheriting his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Wilson, came up for probate in the Superior Court this morn- ing before Judge Buck. Although it was generally supposed tiat the probate of the will would be contested by Mrs. Wilson, yet upon the matter being called no ob- | jection was made to its proof. This does nos by any means signify that no effort will be made to break the will. Every- thing points to the contrary. According to the laws of this State any one interested may contest either the probate of the will or contest the will itself at any time within one year atter it has been admitted to probate. That there will be a fight for the dead man’s property is conceded. Counsel has been employed for that purpose. That the proponents of the will expect such a contest is evidenced by the extreme pre- caution they are taking in all the prelimi- nary matters. The testimony of ail the subscribing witnesses 10 the will, as also that of other witnesses who to-day testi- fied as to the sanity of the testator at the time of making the instrument, has been reduced to writing and subscribed by them. This, as is known, will be good evidence in any subsequent contest con- cerning the validity of ihe will or the suf- ficiency of the proof thereof, should the witnesses in the meantime die or remove from the State. The executors, Dr. Emer- son and Thomas Steuley, are also persol ally interested in upholding the will, they being :egatees, one to the extent of $5000, the other to one-third of all the real and personal property. They were appomied executors without bonds and have made application for letters testamentary. Should Mrs. Wilson succeed in breaking tbe will the whole of decedent’s property will go to her, as_she is the only known living relative. Developments of a sensa- tional nature may be expected at any | time. e | SAN JOSE FESTIVAL OF SEASONS. | | Enjoyable and Profitable Entertainment by the Ladies of the Hebrew Benevo- lent Society. SAN JOSE, CaL., Dec. 17.—The festival of seasons, which was held in Germania Hall last night and this evening, under the auspices of the Hebrew Ladies’ Benevo- lent Society, proved enjoyable events and netted the society a neat sum. A fine lit- erary and musical programme was ren- dered. Dancing followed. The hall was handsomely decorated and about the sides were arranged booths where refreshments and fancy-work were disposed of. The committee in charpe of the festival were: P. 8. Hirsch, G. W. Alexander, J. H. Levy, M. Blumentnal, A. J. Hart and J. E. Harris. Those in charge of the booths were as follows: Summer booth—Miss A. Linoberg, Miss Ray Newman, Miss Ciare Levy, Miss Pauline Wise and Miss H. Greenberg. Spring booth—Miss Augusta Stern, Miss 1lma Schweyer, Miss Josie Rich, Miss Emma Levy, Miss Blanche Wendt, Miss Minnie Brownstone, Miss_Estella Waterman, Miss Clara Newman and Miss Cora O'Baniou. Autumn booth—Miss R. Linoberg and Mrs. E. Rosenthal. Winter booth—Mrs. R. Mendessolle, Mrs. H, Lévy, Mrs. T. Henderson, Mrs. 8. Kramer, Mrs. K. Rica and Mrs. L. 8. Haber. 1 Cigar booth—Miss Bertha Moser and Miss Belle Schoeun. Fish pond—Miss Evelyn Mendessolle. S PN R DEATH OF ELDLWARD POWER. A Pioneor Sculptor Who Leaves Many Monuments. SAN JOSE, CaArn, Dec. 17.—Edward Power, a pioneer sculptor of Californis, died at his home in this city yesterday. He was a native of Dublin, Ireland, aged 63 years. He came to California in 1852, and had been a resident of this city for | twenty-four years. A widow and eight! children survive him. Power learned his trade in Ireland, and did considerable decoration in the Parliament building in London. The interior decorations of the | Fiood and other fine residences of Menlo | Park are evidences of his art. He also de- signed the Santa Clara County prune horse that attracted so much attention at the World's Fair. Walking Around the World. SAN JOSE, CAL.,, Dec. 17.—William J. Thaler, an Austrian, who is walking| around the world on a wager, arrivea in this city last evening. He is to make the trip, 33,333 miles, and earn his living on the way in seven years. He left Mont- real, Canada, on May 13 of last year. On May 13, 1902, he must complete his jour- ney by returning to Montreal. Thaler expects to arrive in Paris to attend the ‘World's Exposition there in 1900. ge el s 1. B, Charles’ Kesidence Burned. SAN JOSE, Car., Dec. 17.—The resi- dence of 1. B. Charles at 593 Delmas ave- nue was destroyed by fire about 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. The loss of house and furniture will amount to $1500; insur- ance $900. The family was away at the time. The fire was caused by the explo- sion of a gasoline stove that had been left burning. RS Cave-in Injures Two Laborers. SAN JOSE, CaL, Dec. 17. — William King and James Peterson, two laborers employed in a tunnel on the extension of ! the Alum Rock Park Railway extension, were injured this afternoon by a cave-in. King had his shoulder dislocated and Peterson sustained a broken leg. They also Teceived slight internal Injuries, —_— New Fire Chief Elected. SAN JOSE, CaAL., Dec. 17.—The City Council last evening elected Henry Ford Chief of the Fire Department in place of T. F. Dwyer, who has ueld the office for the past five years. ! Fresno, ard their first visit was to the FOR THE FRESNO CITRUS EXHIBIT An Excursion of Business Men to Leave To- Night. Round-Trip Tickets by Steamer and Train Good Til! Monday. City Commission Merchants Will S:e the Midwinter Fair of the San Jr:quin Valley. Yesterday a committee of representa- tive fan Joaquin Valley fruit men, com- posed of Arthur R. Briegs, 0. J. Wood- ward, C. H. Markham, Fulton G. Berry, A. Gartenlaub and Louis-Gudelfinger, ar- rived in this City from Fresno. The mis- sion of these gentlemen is to getupan excursion from San Francisco to the splendid citrus fair now being held at railroad and steamer offices. At ihe former place they readily procured a round-trip rate of $590, the ticket good from to-day till Monday morning. The passengers will leave the ferry at 4:30 in the afternoon and arrive in Fresno atmidnight. The berth in the sleeper may be retained till the return to this City. The tickets by the river boats by way of Stockton will cost $3 50 for the round trip, the steamer leaving the foot of Clay or ‘Washington streets at about 6 o’clock this evening, arriving at Fresno at 10 o’clock Saturday morning. The tickets for this route may be procured at the State Board of Trade rooms, 16 Post street. * The commitiee visited the Chamber of Commerce and was so successful in its canyass that a number of that body not only signified their intention to take ad- vantage of the opportunity to dttend the citrus fair at Fresno, but immediately in- stitute a canvass of the business men of the City generally to take a holiday aown through the San Joaquin*Valley. At their solicitation a special meeting of the Council of Associated Indystries was called to meet the members of the committee in the rooms of the Manufac- turers’ and Producers’ Association at the Mills building last evening. At the open- ing Chairman Julian Sonntag stated the very lauduble desire of the gentlemen from Fresno and expressed himsel: as heartily in favor of going down to see what the citrus-growers of the San Joaquin were doing in the matter of a winter fruit exhibit. Mr. Briggs, upon being invited to ad- dress the council, syoke as follows: *‘We feel that San Francisco should have a strong interest in our fair., The mer- chant and the fruit buyer should come to the San Joaquin Valley and learn for him- self how our splendid orchards and vine- yards produce, We of the country realize the need of closer affiliation between San Francisco and the interior. There has been slirht jealousy on the part of the little cities for the big City. “The people of the valleys have become possessed of the idea that there is a cold- ness on the part of San Francisco toward the country fairs, and now if the people of the metropolis will lay aside business to- morrow evening and come down to Fresno the act will do much to do away with that old feeling. “We want you to know that we raise finer citrus fruits than Los Angeles, and have the products of our orchards ready for market thirty days earlier than the growers in the south. 'We have a magnifi- cent exhibit this year and we want you to come and see it.”” Secretary Filcher of the State Board of Trade spoke in the same vein. He had been there, he said, and was simply as- tonished at the things he had seen. And it was the cheapest trip he had ever taken —25 cents for a meal fit for a prince. Mr. Woodward of the committee said that the San Joaquin Valley was the first to come to the San Francisco Midwinter Fair and the City should come to theirs. Allof the members of the council ex- ressed themselves enthusiastically in avor of lending tneir efforts toward get- ting up a big excursion party to Fresno this evening and the following resolutions were adoptea : WHEREAS, There is now being held at the city of Fresno what is known as the San Joaquin Valley Citrus Fair; and whereas, a delegation of leading citizens of the said San Joaquin Valley are now in our City for the urpose of extending a cordial and earnest nvitation 10 the business men and citizens generally of San Francisco to avail them- selves of an excursion to said fair. and whereas, we approve and indorse the efforts of the citizens of Fresno and the other coun- ties of the San Joaquin in gathering together at great expense tne citrus fruits and other winter products of their rich and magnificent region for the interest, the plensure and en- lightenment of their visitors and of the world; and whereas, we believe that all opportunities should be improved to stimulate and encour- age a better teeling and more cordial relations between the people of the interior and those of the metropolis, and that a closer inter- mingling is caiculated to promote this result; therefore be it Resolved, That it is the sense of the Council of Associated Industries that the invitation of the Fresno committee to visit its fair should be accepted by the eitizens of San Francisco in the cord:al spirit in which it is intended. and that we urge as many of our merchants and others as can possibly do so w0 lay aside other duties and arrange their affairs to participate in the proposed excursion and visit the said citrus fair. & Resolved, That it is the sense of this council that a hiberal attendance at said fair at this time will bear fruit in the way of an improved cordiality between our City and theSan Joaquin Valley that will in time, aside from the pur- ;nlxé of personal pleasure, repay us a hundred old. A large number of merchants have stated tuat they will maké Saturday a fMAuction Bales CHAS. LEVY & (0., AUCTIONEERS, Salesrooms—1135 Market Street. AN EL! G/ Carpets, Stoves, Ranges, etc. Also Wainut-frama Bur Mirror, 1 Combination Pool and Bil fard Ta- ble complete with cues and racks ; Glassware. CHAS. LEVY & CO., Auctioneers. AUCTION SALE OF GROCERIES, THIS DAY, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, Commencing at 11 A. M. sharp, At 118 Fillmore Street, Near Haight, I will sell a fine new stock of GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. Also Fixtures. All must be sold without reserve. Store for rent. Auctioiie 3, fice 632 Market. MUTH first road convention held in Oregon. The session will last for a couple of days and a regular congress on good roads and how to build them will be held to-morrow. Among other t:.ings the convention ap- pointel a legislative committee and pussed resolutions favoring the collection of road taxes in coin instead of labor and devoting it to road improvement. Many messures for highway improvement were debated. Oregon now spends more money on roads in proportion to population and s.ze than Massachusetts, having laid out $280,000 for that purpose during the year, 1t is estimated. e LBl H:RRY HARDY'S HARD LUCK. Released From Prison Only to Be Again Incarcerated. MODESTO, Cawv;, Dec. 17.—The thirty days’ sentence of the young Englishman, Harry Hardy, who under many aliases has swindled the people of Salinas, Sania Rosa, Santa Cruz, Reno, Nev., and other vlaces, generally under the guise of being a member of the English consulate at San Francisco taking a vacation for his heaith, expired yesterday afternoon. As soon as he was liberated from the County Jail Constable Kiernan arrested him upon an- other charge of obtaining money under false pretenses, sworn to by Charles Min- near. He was taken before Justice Stod- dard, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to sixty days in the County Jail, without the alternative of a fine. It is understood that the officers of Salinas will wait until his term expires and then arrest him on a like charge. ekl gk Santa Cruz Cyclers’ Enterteinment. BANTA CRUZ, Car, Dec. 17.—The Sea City Cyclers will give an athletic enter- tainment at the Palm Theater to-morrow night for the benetit of the Cliff driveway. Joseph Harve:ton and Charles Hartman will wrestle for the county cbampionship. Hartman was at one times instructor at the Oiympic Club ia San Francisco. Both are good amateur wrestlers. This will be the second entertainment given by the club. the initial performance meeting witn very considerable success. e Conditional Pardon Offered. SEATTLE, Wasu., Dec. 17.—Upon con- dition that she pay a fine of $50 and costs of action President Cleveland has signified to the authorities that he will pardon Mar- garet Morrison, who was convicted six months ago and sentenced to ei-ht months’ imprisonment for smuggling opium into ibis country from British Co- lumbia. The woman was arrested at Port Townsend, between .which city and Vic- toria she operated. Portland Diamond Thief Captured. PORTLAND, Or., Dec. 17.—The Chief of Police was notifietl to-day that Bert Jacobs, the negro diamond thief, who is wanted bhere, is under arrest at Butte, Mont., and will be delivered to the author- ities without a requisition, Jacobs stole $500 worth of diamonds and jewelry from Mrs. L. M. Deer of this city. pET Chemical Fuotory for Stockton. STOCKTON, Car, Dec. 17.—There are prospects of & new factory being started cisco, He is here now looking for a suitable'site. He will locate here if he can get the fproper location. He proposes to manufacture chemicals, starch, chlorides and the like. He will put con- siderable capital into the scheme. e S Death From apoplexy at Woodland. WOODLAND, CarL., Dec. 17. — Samuel Boyer, an old, prominent and wealthy farmer of Grand Island, died at his home this morning from the effects of a stroke of apopiexy received only six hours be- fore. Deceased located in Grand Island in 1874 He was a native of Marylana, aged 59 years. S B g e Santa Cruz Hotel's Strange Guest. SANTA CRUZ, CarL., Dec. 17.—There is still no change in the affairs of the Ocean House. Mr. Colling, the strange guest, who sat in the office all day yesterday and slept in the hoiel last night, was there to- day occapying a chair by the stove and conversing with nobody. His meals were brought in from a restaurant. His pres- ence t ere seems to be a mystery to the persons in charge of the hotel property. ———————— On every voyage of a first-class ocean steamer about 3000 pieces of glassware and crockery are broken. B S ——— NEW TO-DAY. holiday and attend the Fresno citrus fair, and there will doubtless be a large crowd leave the City this evening. TIDAL WAVE «T SANITA BARKBARA, Large Section of the Beautiful Bowlevard Carried Away. s SANTA BARBARA, CaL,, Dec. 17.—A tidal wave, the largest in the history of Santa Barbara, washed over the boutevard at 8 o’clock this morning, carrying with it a large section of that beautiful and ex- pensive driveway. The boulevard was “built some five years ago, and bulk:eaded so securely that it was thoueht to be im- pervious to the action of the waves, and pronounced such by the city engineer, but the bounding billows of the Pacific, as though. hungry for an early breakfast, embraced this scientific wonder and car- ried off a cutlet of aspbalitum and solia _Comperative tests, made at the University of Califors masonry, heavy framework .and.iron in its receding grasp, nearly fifty feet square and eight feet aeep. A large force of men was mmmediately put to work filling the washout with bags of sand to prevent fur- — e Napa Board of Trade Organized. NAPA, CaL, Dec. 17.— A local Board of Trade was organized here last night to seek out new enterprises, look for locations, look after improvements of the city and promote Napa’'s interests in every way possible. 8. E. Hoiden was made president and H. C. Horstmeyer secretary of the temporary organization. Perma- nent organization will be effected in tw. weeks. ¥ —————— ¢ TO CUEE A COLU IN ONE DAY, Take laxative BromoQuinine Tablets. All drug- gists refund the money ii it fails to cure. 25¢. ther, if not total, destruction. A larce sandhill between the boulevard and ordi- nary high tide was carried completely out to sea. g OREGON WANTS GOOD ROADS. Bepresentative Men From All Parts of " the State Meet gt Portland. PORTLAND, Or., Dec. 17.—Delegates representing all but two counties in the State, among them being county Judges, commissioners, cyclists, road contractors, State Senators and Representatives, Supervisors and others, met to-day at the nia, Berkelev, show that COCOA has nearly twice the Fat-forming value of Beefsteak, three times thatof Eggs, and four times that of Ghifardell?n:Cocoa | is pure and fresh it supplies in a highly agreeable form, the animal heat necessary to resist cold weather. 2 Cups 25¢, at all Grocers. NOTARY PUBLIC. HARLES H, PHILLI“=. ATIORN Law and Notary Public, 638 Market i, site Palace Hotel. Telephone 570. Residence ¥ell sireel. Telephoue * Pine " 2691 ™ b} 1 here soon by J. W. Kelly of San Fran-| CREDITORY’ SALE! === i»n & AT AUCTION! Tuesday. .December 22, 1896, At 11 0'clock A. 3t 8t PACIFIC-AVE. CLUB STABLES, lel8 Paciflc Avenue, Between Polk street and Van Ness avenue, By order of creditors, we will sell 80 Head A No. 1 Draft, Driving and Business Horses, 4 Fine 5-Glass Laundalet Carriages: 3 Coupes: 3 24-Passenger 'Buses; 1 Depot Bus: Extension opy. Top Rockaways: fop Road Buggies; Business Buggies, Phaetons, Top Delivery-Wagons: 190 Single and Double Harness; 100 Robes, Blan- kets, Whips, etc. N. B.—The above stock will positively be sold rawn or shine, without reserve or limit. - SULLIVAN & DOYLE, Office—327 Sixth st. Livestock Auctioneers. WILLIAM WILL Latest Styles evera: A No. 1 BUTTERFIELD OFFER A Bankrupt Stoek of Cloaks at Auction At 11 A. M, and ? and 7 P. TO-DAY T 422 KE\RNY NEW TO-DAY! Dr. Martin’s [RER Of the Age A preventive and cure for Rheu- matism, Neuralgia, Paing in Gen- eral, Dyspepsia, Sore Throat, Pneumonia, Nervous, Liver and Kidney Complaints, Backache, Burns, Swellings, Colds, Coughs. Colie, Cramps, Sprains, Bruises, Wounds, Indigestion, Skin Dis- eases, Excessive Itching and many other complaints. Price: 25¢, 50c, $1 Per Bottle. L. CALLISCH, Wholesale Agent for the Pacific Coast, San Jose, Cal. For sale by all_druggists, The trade supplied by Redington & Co., Mack & A ('xo. and Langley & Michaels, San Fran- cisco. Dr.Gibbon’s Dispensary, 625 KEARNY ST. Established in 1854 for the treatment of Private Disexses, Lost Manhood. Debflity or disease wearing on bodyand mindand Skin Diseases. I'he doctor cureswh othersfail. Try him. Charges lo’ Curen nteed. Callorwrite, ¥. = {BBON. Box 1957, San Francisco. OCEAN TRAVEL. PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP (0. TEAMERS LEAVE BROADWAY whart, Sun Francisco, as follows: For Mary Island, Lorin ka (Alaska), d Vancou: ‘acom; A X (Bellincham B Wash.), 9 A. M. Dec. b, 10, 16, 20, 26, 30, and every fifth day there- after, connecing_at Vancouver with the C. P, R R., at Tacoms with N. P. R. R., at Seattle with G. N.'Ry., at Port Townsond with Alaska steamers. For Jureks, Arcaia and Fields Landing (Flum. holdt Bay), atr. Pomona 2 P. ., Dec. 8, 7,11, 16, 19, 23, 27, 81, and every fourth day thereatter. For Santa Cruz. Monterey. San Simeon, Cayucos, Port Harford (San_Luls Obispo), Gaviots, Sants Barbara, Ventura, Aueneme, ¥an Pedro, East San Pedro (Los Angeles) and wport, at 9 A. M. Dec. 1, 5,9,18, 17, 21, 26, 29, and every fourtd day thereafter. ‘or San Diego, stopping only at Port Harrord (San Luis Obispo), ~anta Barbara, Port Los An- reles, Redondo (Los Angeles) and Newport, 11 A Dec.3,7, 11, 15,19, 23, 27, 81, and every fourts day thereafter. For Ensenada, San_Jose del Cabo, Mazatlan, La Paz and Guaymas (Mexico), steamer Orizaba, 10 a. 3 25th of each month. ‘The Company reserves right to change steamers or salling dates. Ticket office—Palace Hotel, 4 New Montgomery street. GOODALL, PERKINS & CO., Gen'l Agents, 10 Market si., San Francisco. THE O.R. & N. CO. DISPATCH FAST STEAMERS TO PORTILAND From Spear-stree: Whart, at 10 4. . FARE{IIE First-class Including 86 Second-class jberth & mea'a SCHEDULE OF SAILINGS: State of California. Dec. 19, 29, Jan. Columbi: Dec. 14, 24, Through ticke gh baggage 10 all Fastern poinis. Rates and foiders upon applias tion 10 F. F. CONNOR. General Agont, 630 Market street. GOODALL. PERKINS & CO.. CEANIC 8.S. CO. Superintendents DAYS TO HONOLULUY ey 8.5. AUSTRALIA, 8 8. AUSTRALIA for HONOLULU only, Tuese day, December 29, at 10 A. 3. Special party rates. 3 LPOSA salls via HONOLULU uad for SYDNEY, Thursday, January T8t 2P M. Lineto OOLG ARDIE, Aust.,and CAPETOWN, South Africa. J. D. SPRECKELS & BROS. CO.. Agents, 114 Montgomery street. Frelght Office. 327 Market st. san Francisco. COMPAGNIE GENERAL TRANSATLANTIQUS French Linns to Havrs. OMPANY'S PIER(NEW),42 NORTH River, foot of Morton st. ‘Travelers by this line ivoid both :ransic hy English rail way uni the discomfort of crossing the channel 1o smal boat. New York 10 Alexandrin, Kgypa Vid Pacis secoud-cluss, $116, %.Dec. 12,5 4.3 Dec. 19, 9 A. X ec. 26, SA. M an, 3 0. 9 e Mew & OF 3UKLLCE PATUCUIATS ADDIY 0 A. FORGET, Agans, ~o. 8, Bowling Green, Now Yore. 7. F. FUGAZI & CO, agents © Mouizomery svenue, San Francisco. WHITE STAR LINE. Unfted States and Royal Mail Steamers BETWEEN New York, Queenstown & Liverpool, SALLING BYEGR: W EEK. ABIN, 850 AND UPWARD, ACCORD- ing to steamer end accommodatios: selected ; second cabin, § aud 84, 50 &) and Teutonic. Steerage Tickets from England, Ire. Jand, Scouland, Sweden, Norway cnd Denmarg throngh to Saa Francisco at lowest rates. Tickets, salling dates &nd cabin plans may be procursd from W. H. AVERY, Pacific Mail Dock, or at ths General Oftice of the'Company, 613 Market streery under Graud Hotel. G. W. FLETCHER, General Agen: 10r Pucific Coast STOCKTON STEAMERS Leave Pier No. 8, Washington St., At 6 P. M, Daily l'l'l:lfil. received ap o P. A AT ACCOmMOAKLIO] Tx= only line mu Road freight. Reservea by Telephons. nEough rales on Vallay STEAMERS: T. C. Walker, J. D. Peters, Mary Garratt, City of Stocktom. Telepuoue Main 803, CAL NuV. ail Luok Ce VALLEJO AND U. 8. NAVY.YARD. SITEAMER “MONTICELLO,"” 0 A.M., 4 and 93! *10:30 Landing Misslon-stree Telephone Biack 261, 5 SExcwalon Hip. siviuz 6 bours FOR SAXJOSE, 108 GATOS & SANTA CRUZ TEAMER ALVISO LEAVES PIER 1 MON- uy, Wedn sday, Eridac, at 20 a M. Alviso Monda:, Wednesday, Friday, at 8 P. M. Freight and Passenger. Fare between San Franeisco and Alviso, 50¢; 20 W. Santa Clara at Na o Jose, 75¢. Clay #t, Pier b L., San Jose