The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, May 21, 1897, Page 11

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY, mMAY 21, 1897. 11 LOSS OF NEARLY & SITY THOUSAND Another Disastrous Fire on Qakland’s Water Front. ler & Atkinson’s and Mann & Mole’s Piauing-Mills Destroyed. They Burned Hizh W Furiously Was Sax Fraxcrsco CALL,) rosdway, May 20. fire broke out on the g and in at not less than breeze was eaped in all d whole plar ictors Come to Town. 20.—Ten car- the Con- here to-day t Home Cigar Trade. , May 20.—The cigar- y are now sttemoting to be business in ush, Gloy and De Camp appolnted a committee to pre- e areport to be considered Thursday ight of next week at the rooms of the Federated REMARKABLE RECORD. Unprecedented Growth of the Berkeley High School. BERKELEY, CiL, May 20.—Berke- ns are jubllant over the showing made their high senool this year. The school | has nine more graduates than the Oakland High School, the latter having seventy- thres to Berkeley’s eighty-two. This, in view of the difference in population in favor of Oakland, is considered a remark- able showing. In the matter of High School attend- e, and also in the number of students to the university, Berkeley has a nique record, which shows the effect of educational and literary spirt that| s in the town. A greater propor- of students from the grammar schools plets High School courses in Berkeley any other town in California, and ose who receive diplomas from the gh School the proportion Wwho enter is also larger. y High School had y fifty representatives in the fresh- men class that entered the State Uni- This year, out of the eighty-two number will be even Jarzer. | '97 graduates of er cent of the hool will enter the university lsge town’s heavy representation | versity classes has a material affect tpon university interclass politics. In past years the southern and interior counties have wielded strong influence, ess'than | | of General Secretary S. A. Steele of Nash- . ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS. | but the sudden npward start of the Berke- | ley High Scuool is a factor that brings the | power to the bay count es. ‘Among the prospective freshmen is Roy . Woolsey, who is declared to be one of the best all-round athletes in California. He will be a veluable addition to the track and field team of California next year. Escaped Drowning. BERKELEY, CaL, May 20.—S. Fisher of West Berkeley had a narrow escape from drowning yesterday afternoon. Fisher and a party of friands were bath- r Bath Beach. Fisher, who is not swimmer, ventured beyond his h and became exhausted.. His cries help were heard, and he was rescued e TABLE FOR OFFIOE - SEEKERS. | It Shows Just How Soon All Postofiices Will Be Vacant. OAKLAND, Ci, May 20. — &ce- seekers who are anxious to become post- masters will no doubt be interested knowing the date at which the various ap- | vointees were nominated by the ex-Presi- de As the declared policy of President McKinley is not to remove incumbents until they bave served four years from the | date of tneir last commission, it is neces- sery to add four years to the time men- tioned in the following list to know when each office in Alameda County will be Appolnted. Pr 1606 .+ Ving T Dusterberry BT EPWORTH LEUE | Reports fubmitted by Delegates From All Parts of the State. 4 Tennessee Orator Lectures on the | Early Trials and Conqu-sts | of Mettodism OARLAND OFFI Fraxcrsco CALL, ] 08 Broadway, May 20. { The second day of the anuual confer- | f the Epworth League of California by Miss Clara | 2 the opening exercises reports were read from & number of the leagues, 1 h showed that the work in this z prosecuted with vigor and The following delegates reported | he towa whence they came: W. A. Wright; Bear Valley, Biacks, Beriha La Rue. ; Caico, H. P. Daly; B larly in g. The speciai feature was the joint meeting of the S:ate confer- ences with the Alameda County Epworth 1 Alliance, at which Leazuers from | daughter, who is but 16 years of age and is | | such expense. es in Alameda County | ville, Tenn. He spol in Ameri n ““Pioneers of | This lecturs | he early struggles of men and | who planted the foundation of | ism on these shores many years | He told of the difficulties they en- ed. the opposition and persecution h they were subjected, and of how, lly, they came to be the most populsr hurch in the country Steele is an orator of marked power, e was heartily enjoyed by i ience. To-morrow night there will be a plat- form meeting. . The following programme will be carried out during the day. —9 A X, song sefvice, 1 erson ot Alameds; Work the Charity an ge,” by £, A. Atkinson ussion; 11, “The Re! he Associated Chari- of Oskland; discussion. . Delegates vi Haywards and other e, conducted by Rev. esto; S, platform meeti: Lesgue. Miss Fan v Stephen’s Church; stist Unios, Charles Essi olle DINING THE CONDUOTORS. Over One Thousand Seated at the Ban- i quet-Tabl, | OAEKLAND, Cir., May 20.—There w | pleasant and aporeciative audience at the | reception given by the Ladies’ Auxiliary | of the Order of Railroad Conductors to the delegates from San Francisco, at Mag- | nolia Hall, corner of Seventh and Ma, | oliastreets. | The visiting conductors, several hun- dred in number, headed by F. C. Smith | and M. E. Twiss, arrived from San Fran- cisco in good season and were escorted to the hall by a committee, where the ladies | were in waiting to receive them. | ~ Among those in charge of the arrange- | ments and the banquet which followed were: D. H. Kelienberger, Mrs. T. E. Gaitber, G. E. Pelton, F. Ackerman, Miss Grace Lanffer, Miss Ruth Gaither, -Frank | Piumb, George F. Gaither, Mrs. Thomas | McCord, Mrs. Thomas McClure, Mrs. | Hilty, Mrs. Charles Shu, Mrs. Ackerman, Mrs. J. L. Whissen, Mrs. Ruth Purn, Mr: | Peter Carbell and others. There were 1000 guests present, many more than the great banquet board would accommodate at one time. F. C. Smith presided and made the opening speech. Mayor W. R. Thomas | also addressed the meetin, | Grand President Mr: oore of the L. A. 0. R. C. made a few remarks, as did aiso Mrs. Sewall, M. E. Twiss ana F. | Plumb. The reception was voted a great success. A Young Burglar. Charles Hardy, 8 boy 16 years of age, was booksd et the City Prison lastnight by De- tective Reynolds on the charge of burglary. He had & false key and opeaed the door of one of the rooms 1o the Lurline Baths and stole 30 cents from & lady’s dress. Several articles hi been stolen from the rooms axnd the police had been communicated With, [ NO MORE LUNATICS IN FELONS’ CELLS A Demented Mother Hu-| manely Cared For at the Hospital. | Mrs. Lotz Takes an Aversion to Her Attractive Daughter. She Willingly Consents to Have Her Little One Taken From Her and Sent Home. OAxLAND OrrICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, 908 Broad way, May 20. % | The first insane patient to be taken to | the Receiving Hospital under the decision | rendered by the District Attorney re- | cently is Mrs. Anna Lotz, who was broaght | to the hospital by Constable Koch to-day Mrs. Lotz is the subject of a very peca- liar hallucination. Her trouble is not at all of & violent character, but she has a most unnatural abhorrence of her eldest | a very quiet, attractive girl. The mother | cannot bear this.girl near her, ana mani- fests the same symptoms when her daugh- ter is around as a person afflicted with hydrophobia shows toward water. Mrs. Lotz is also the mother of a little girl 3 years of age, and when brought to the hospital her child was brought with her. The mother manifested great affec- tion for the little girl, but after a few hours some of the feeling that she enter- tained toward her older girl showea itseif in regard to the younger one, and she was quite willing that it shoula be taken from her and sent home. The affiicted woman lives at Temescal | and her husband is employed in Oakland. | His circumstances were not such as to | permit him to keep his wife at home and | he reluctantly permitted her to be taken | to the hospital. Her case marks a new | era in the treatment of the insane in Ala- | meda County. But for the new law the unfortunate woman would have been forced to occupy a cell in the County Jail. In past years much criticism has been made on the fact that there were no prover conveniences at the County Jaii for the retention of prisoners charged with in-an- ity. The.dupervisors have been asked to provide suitable quarters, but, owing to the uncertainty of the standing of luna- tics prior to their commitment, the Sup- ervisors did not feel inclined to incura Under the ruling of the orney they are now iree to a : ( 1z, instead of being confin in a jail with criminals because of he mental misfortune, is at the Receivi: Hospital be: properly cared for and under the specisl charge of an offictal ap- | pointed for the purpose of looking aiter the insane. Mrs. Lotz will be kept in the hospital for a few days before being taken to the Commissioners, and the doctors hope that with a littie rest her case can be cured. | Dr. Stratton says that the humane metnod of dealing with a suspected Iunatic is to be hizhly commended compared with the old style. ENTERPRISING “SWEEPS." They Tried a New Swindle to ‘‘Ralge the Wind.” ALAMEDA, CaL., May 20.—A. Groom | ana W. E. McPhail, chimne; from West Oakiand, are under arrest here for a disturbance of the peace of Mrs. John Gillam, living on Buena Vista avenue, near weepers | Oak street. It appears tnat they weat about town yesterday and representir inspactors appointed by the Fire Depart- ment insisted upon making examinations of Aues and chimneys and offered to clean them for a fee of §2 Mrs. Giliam re- sisted their demands and the fellows made a great ado, one of them who had passed himself into the house going so far as to tear down the paper screen in frontof a grate and insisted upon tce cleaning of a chimney in which there has not been smoke from a fire in ten years. The police believe these fellows have been working their swindle about town generally. It is known that Sunkell, a gardener of 2208 Railroad ave- nue paid them a reduced fee of $3 to in- spect and clean two chimneysin & Dislocated Her Neck. ALAMEDA, CaL., May 20.—Miss Emilia Koppitz of Berkeiey, but formerly of this | city, met with a singular mishap on Tues- day last and received an injury which is | considered a remarkable one in medical | science. While at the toilet she turned her head sharply with the result that the neck was dislocated. She is a sister-in-law of Captain W. F. Chipman and a member of the well-known family of musicians. She has been com- ing to Alameda for treatment and thedis- location has been partiaily reduced. The Gibbons Funeral. ALAMEDA, CAL.,, May 20.—The funeral tbis forenoon of the late Dr. m P, Gibbons was with Masonic honors and was largely attended. Z. T. Gilpin, the worshipful master of Oaxland lodge, pre- | ing of ¢ | Churen. | to hir tat they were | - Frederick | sided at the rites. Judge John Ellsworth and Edwin A. Sherman pronounced eulo- gies. The pall-bearers were: Drs. G. P. Reynoids and C. H. Lubbock. represent- ing the medical fraternity; E. A. Sher- man and C. H. Lubbock the veieran Masons; Jonn H. Nobmann, Oak Grove Lodge of this city, and H. 8. Tuttle, Oak- iand lodge F. ana A, M., which had chbarge of the funeral. The deceased was one of five survivors of the fourteen char- ter members who organized Oak Grove The four survivors of the Minor Bmith, John H. Nob- Hally and Fritz Boehmer. Lotge in 1 quintet are mann, Frank ALAMEDA, CAL., 20.—The annual meet- Alameds City Junior Christian En- » will be held on Saturday after- o'clock st the United Presbyterian rs. L. Baxies, Superintendent of the Junior Union, will assist in the exercises. Captain Martin Beck and Miss Emma C. Tylleson were married last evening at 1209 Fagle avenue. Yosemite Council to give a dance at ing of June 4. sted by West End Lodge, Minerva Lodge, = ot Honor, A. 0. U. W., will give meot and ball on nextSsturday g at Encinal Hall, in celebration seventh snniversary. A party consisting of Mr. and Mrs. P. 8. Teller, Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Swayne and Dr.and Mrs. C. L. Tis- dale will leaver to-morrow evening for Stock- tom, there 10 take two conveyances for a trip t0 and camp in Yosemite Valley. The Bay Farm Island school has ten puplls, taught by a teacher who 1S paid $50 a month. President Scott of the Board of Edueation thinks it would be cheaper for the depariment o bus to bring the children aaily into town, where they ey receive the benefit of hools which is not accorded them on deavor noon at J.0.T. A. M.,1s preparing andine Hallon the even- According to private adyices, Rev. A. T. Per- Xins, formerly rector of Chrisi, was beaten on the head with a bludgeon while about to enter # bank in Chicago to make & deposit of money. He was rendercd uncomscious for several hours af sault, aad st the time of the writing of the letter was still suffering from the effects. Mr. P s engaged in the East in introducing ent for preserving iruit by means o d air. JOMES'KEW CLUBRDONS Some Good Becxing Will Be the Feature for the First Gen- tlemen’s Night pe From the Swimming Tank to the Skylight Everything Is Mod. ern and Complete. OAELAND OFFICE Fraxcisco CALy, 908 Broad way, May 20, In a fow days the Acme Club will move into their beautiful headquarters in the new Abrahamson block at Thirteenth and ur-story brick block which has been erscted g the past few months is being rapid vished, and the di- rectors are now busily discussing the na- ture of the opening ceremonies. They are at up such a programme ve the ciub a boom all over the ble that three of their matched sgainst three rent well-known clubs best boxers will members from di in the S:ate. The men who may be put forward on behaif of the Acmes are Bert Brown, Charley Tye and Ed Smith, and they are well known as amateurs who are able to present first-class sport against any ama- teurs on the coast, As soon as possible the builaings will be declared open to the public for inspec- tion and s general invitation issued to | view and criticize the ciub’s quarters. The location is excellent, as it 4s situated in the beart of the City, within a block of all the streetcar lines. The club is confident tbat 2 more commodions and better ar- ranged atnletic home could not be desired. The spac: gymnasium nearly equals in size that of the Olympic Club, and is said to be the best on the coast as regards light air. The swimming tank is 45x15 feet, ith a depth of four to eight feet. The bandball court has been made of good size because of the growing feeling | in2favor of the sport among the members. pecial attention has been given to its and lighting, and it is ex- will be the best patronizea ventilation | pected t | room in the building. | The social element of the club has not been neglected, and the first floor has been | set apart for the purpose of providing comfortable quarters for the members who delight in billiards and pool. The club is now somewhat at a disadvantage becauss of the preparations to move, but in & short time the apparatus will be set up 1n | the new home, where there will be ample | accommodations for ail of the members. | —_—— | G. 4. B. Ladies’ Trade Demonstration. OAKLAND, CAL, May 20.—Phil Sheri- | @an Council No. 5, Ladies of the G. A. R., ! will give a trade demonstration at Lorin . | Hall next Tuesday evening. Members of | the corps will be in costume and represent some trade or mechanical calling, and the literary and musical exarcises will conform | to the leading feature of the programme. Viennese Garden Concession. | OAKLAND, CaL, May 20.—The direc- | tors of the exposition are debating as to | whether or not it would be advisable to | grant a concession for maintaining a | miniature Viennese garden with the expo- ition :rounas. There is some doubt as 0 whether this would meet with the ap- proval of many of those who support the exposition, and the matter has been left over for one week. ——————— Belgium has followed the example of | Italy in adopting twenty-four-hour time on the railroads and in the post and tele- graph offices. B.FOLIVER- ARCH'T. < (coPRiGHT 13970~ DESIGN FOR THE NEW ST. JOHN'S CHURCH. OAKLAND, Car., May 20, —The trustees of St. John’s are trring to arrive at a conclusion regarding the plans which shall be selected for their new church at Eighth and Grove streets. Many des exceedingly pretty and commodious. gns have been submitted, some of them One of them is that printed above, which was submitted by D. F. Oliver, an Oakland architect, ind has been very favorably criticized. The trustees are attempting to incorporatein their new building all the necessary equipments of & first-ciass modern Episcopal church and at the same time keep the cost within the 1imit of the fund in hand, so that the new St. John’s will not start on its mission oyerburdened with debt SOCETY HALLS FABIOLA'S DERBY The Popular Institution Expects a Generous Benefit. Many Gay Turnouts Promised for the Ncontime Floral Parade. Resplendent in Colors and Flowers It Will Crive Out to the Racetrack. OAxLAND OFrICE SAN FRANCISCO Cu.L.} 908 Broadway, May 20. Mrs. William Letts Oliver, 1110 Twelfth street, has been delegated to receive the notices of all thoss who wish to partici pate in the decorated parade of carriages next Saturday, on the nccasion of the Fabiola derby at the racetrack. Some of the carriages will be decorated very elaborately, and many banners will be woven with satin, the colors of the Fabiola, blue and white, or of Derby day, red, or of the Jockey Club, orange and black. W. V. Witcher ana H. O. Trowbridge have been appointed a committee to have charge of the meet. Leaders insociety on both sides of the bay and from surround- ing towns and cities Lave already signi- fied their intention to participate in the parade for the venefit of Fabiola. The young men who figure prominently in society have constituted themselves missionaries to arouse interest among all those baving horses and carriages, and are reporting great success. The procession will form at 1 o’clock at Fourteenth and Harrison streets, and, ac- companied by music, will pass through the principal thoroughfares of the City and then drive out to the racetrack. Many ladies and gentlemen have taken bundles of tickets to dispose of for the races, and should the present fine weather continue there will no doubt be a great crush at the track. It is the only benefit Fabiola will receive in the place of the Mayday fete, which ustally predaced several thousand doilars, and the ladies are anxious to make the Derby day as profitable to the institution. President Williams has arranged for six first-class races and has provided a good purse for each. Ail that the ladies have to do is to arouse entnusiasm, dispose of the tickets and carry home with them the entire receipts at the gate oi the race- track on Saturday evening. No attempt has been made to declare a general hoii- day on Derby day, but the town will be auring the miadle of the day en fete. FROM GLEE TO MOURNING Commencement 1} xercises Changed to Funeral Services. OAKLAND, CAL., May 20.—One of the most solemn services ever conducted in a school was the programme substituted to- night at Anderson’s Acadamy for the usual graduation exercises. James Larue, one of the young men who lost his life by the wreck of the Regina, was to have been a graduate. He passed his examinations well and was next to the highest on the List. The usnally gay ceremonies were en- tirely aispensed with and the hall was draped with black, as was the desk of the missing graduate. A memorial service was heid and Raymond T. Baker delivered the valedictory. He said: Verily do the words of holy writ find expres- sion in all the walks of life, “In the midst of life we sre in death’” How forcibly is this quotation nshered upon our classmates when we are called to s realization of the factthat James Buskirk Larue has laia down his bur- den on the wayside and surrendered to the arch enemy of mortality—that sickle which leaves no spear untouched—the reaper of death. But yesterday all was buoyancy and hop iu the bright future which smiled upon his efforts. To-day the somber weeds of mourning for a life that is past is all that mortality can bestow uron the memory of one who is dear to ail of us and whose sudden fight from this earthly pilgfimage was not oniy s shock to his classmaies, but a heart- rending message to his large circle of ac- quaintances who were dearly bound to him by Brother Larue—for we have all been broth- ers for the past year—was especially popula with his feliow-students. Hewas generous sin thought, kind in action and was beioved by sll. He was always alive to every sport which animates the springtime of life, fearless as a lion and gentle as & lamb among his com- panions. Thus his kindly nature endeared him (0 every member of his class, and his un- timely taking off has rendered the exercises to-night more of the character of a funeral pall than the brignt and inspiring ceremonies which generally characterize the commence- ment excreises of this and similar institutions of learning. His chair is vacant, the wreath which to-night would have been added to his scroilof fame s s reward of merit for many weary days of toil will scon be placed upon the grassy tomb, whose curtain never outward swings. But, fellow-students, words are fdle to ex- press the emotions of & bieedin heart. I fully realize the loss that we have ail sustained by this sad calamity, and I can only in conclu- sion sey that while we mourn his loss and ex- tend our heartielt sympathy to his relatives and friends we shall cherish his memory among the valuable archives of our happy schooldays and ever recall his many virtues as a companion and a faithful ana devoted classmate acd friend. THE WekESTIE MUSICLE Miss Anpeta George Made a Promising Debut Last Night. | the strongest ties of friendship. A Crowded House Grected the Sixth Concert of This Most Popular Socisty. The sixth annual invitation musicaleand hop of the McKenzie Musical Society took place last evening at Odd Fellows’ Hall, which was crowded to the doors. The programme was a good one, with some excellent numbers. The most interesting event of the eyening was the debut of s Anneta George. Miss George has a good voice and a par- ticularly expressive and pleasing face. She sang the “Ave Maria” adapted to Maycazni’s famous “Intermezzo Cavaile- ria.” She was loaded with floral offerings and finally obliged to repeat her solo. J. P. Grodjins, the promising barytone, sang one of McKenzie's songs, “Love Me Forevermore,” in his usual finished man- ner, and for an encore Balfe’s “In Happy Moments.” ‘*Louisiana Love,” arranged for choras by McKenzie, was one of the most popular numbers on the Erognmlu. Miss Minnie Powell sang White's pretty waliz song ““When the Snow Begins to Fall,” and yielding to persistent demands sang “Killarney. The other soloists were Juanita Coad, g “An Ould Plaid Shawl,” and L. Long, who sang for the first time here *‘Walks My Love in her Gar- den Fair,” by Crosby. —_———— In South Africa there is race of cats which do not know how to mew. SAuction Bales EDWARD 8. SPEAR & (0., Auctioneers, 31 and 33 Sutter Stre: Telephone—Main 5181. TRUSTEES’ SALE OF THE STOCK AND FIXTURES OF A SALOO: TO-MORROW, May 22, 1897, At120clock X, We Will Sell the Stock and Fixrures of the “ SAVOY ” SALOON, NO. 3¢ MONTGOMERY STREET, ..COMPRISI One fine Counterand back Bar, with French plate d Elec- Saturday. tric Fixtores. Fine Wines Piated Ware, Lunch-coun Swinging Doors and oax Cigar Nickel-in-the-slot Machines. Card Ti EDWARD 8. SPEAR & CO., Au 31 and 33 Sutter st BICYCLES! BICYCLES! BICYCLES ! At Public Auction. 1_WILL SELL TO-MORROW, May 22, 1897, at 2 r. M., OB premises, 1744 Market, Cor. Van ess Ave., ‘Toe contents of the Perkins Cycle Company, consisting of 50 Ladies’ and Genty' High-Grade Eagle Eicycles and 3 Eagle Tandems: Bicycle Sults;_Stockings; Caps; Sundries: Upright and | Oval ‘Showcases; Safe: Counters; Sho.ving. etc. Also spectal attention called tothe Manufacturers’ | Qutfit, which consists of 1 Prentice Scre ting Lathe, which cost $200; Vises: Furnaces: acom- plete kit of Bicycl © forget the date, Satorday. May 2! ‘Wheels are now ready for inspection. Terms cash. S BASCH, A uctioneer. 319-321 Sutter st.; tel. Graot 8 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI CONGRESS NEARS The Call for the Salt Lake Session Reaches This City. California’s Pure Food Move- ment Will Be Boosted Into National Fame, Things of State Interest Pending, As Is Also a Fight to Bar the Silver Issue. Now the Trans-Mississippi Congress of 1897 comes to the front with much signifi- cance to California. It will convene in Salt Lake City on July 14, and with the nesr approach of the time the official call and other stirrings to activity have been sent out from St. Louis by H. R. Whitmore, chairman of the executive committee, and W. H. Culmer, secretay. The official calls, with accompanying circulars and personal letters, have within the past day or two been received by W. Commerce, Julian Sonntag, secretary of the Manufacturers’ and Producers’ Asso- ciation and twice secretary of the con- gress, and by others concerned. citizens are just bestirring themseives with preparations for the great meeting. This year's meeting of this body will be as important to California interests as any that has been heid, and perhaps more 80, and there will be a considerable and an influential delegation from this § It islikely that the Trans-Mississippi | Congress of this year will be the instru- | ment that will magnify the California | pure food movement into a National one. | It is the purpose of President Kerr and | Secretary Sonntag of the Manufacturers’ | and Producers’ Association and others to | urge this pure food campaign before the Trans-Mississippi Congress and boost it along to Washington in quest of National legisiation and National inspection of foods. The local agitation has already borne National fruit in the establishment here and at Tacoma of inspectors of tes, and the “‘sheepdip,” “*pure California brandy,” | now being quarreled over, as another re- | sult will likely be settled at Washington. | California’s pure-food agitation may be | exalted at Salt Lake City. | Another matter that California dele- | gates will present will be the one of con- vict-made goods in competition with manufacturers employing iree labor. Many all over the country who are in- terested in the Trans-Mississippi Congress | are wondering if it will roar about silver again this year. At former sessions, be- fore the silver question became a partisan one, the congress declared itself emphat- ically for silver, but now the matter has been thrashed through a political cam- paign and been dipped in gall. William J. Bryan is the president, who will call the convention to order, and some doubt the ability of Mr. Bryan and | some others to keep the silver ques:ion | out of anything. And then there is beet sugar. That is going to be a big subject at the congress | now, when a tremendous development of this industry all over the West has just begun; and to no State does it mean 30 | much as to California. The Hawaiian | question will assume a bigger importance than ever before, and will undoubtedly | cause an earnest and heated discussion. Trade with Mexico and with China an Japan, arid lands, ramee culturs and Ja- panese compeli:ion are among the other matters to come up in which California 1s largely interested. The objects of the congress are to secure National legislation opment of the West. The executive committee has suggested in advance the following questions for | discussion and resolution: The Trans-Mississtppi International Exposi- tion, the Nicaragua Canal, the Hawaiian Ques- tion, Irrigation, the Cession of Arid Lands to the State, Immigration to the Western States, Restriction of Immigration. Japagese Compe tition, the Disposition of Public Lands, Res- toration of the Homestead Policy, Admission of Territories.io Statehood, Agricultural Inter. ests, the Cuiture of Ramee, Beet Sugar Indus- try, Export of Breadstuffs to China and Jap: Preservation of Forests, National Bankrapt Law, Construction and Improyem terways and Deep Harbors, Rail and Water Communication With the Seaboard, Preven- tion of Damage by Fioods in_ the Mississippi and Other Rivers, Our Trade With Mexico. Delegates are to be appointed by Gov- | ernors, Mayors, county governments and business organizations according to a ba- sis of representation given, HUNDREDS HOAXED, Tickets Sold for a *Fake’ Excursion to Agricultural Park, San Jose. A large number of people who went to the SBouthern Pacific depot at Third and Townsend streets yesterday morning with the intention of boarding an excar- sion train for Agricultural Park, San Jose, were surprised and disgusted when they found there was no train for them. Each had a ticket for which $1 had been paid, and it represented that it was fora rand excursion under the auspices of the utual Political Club, H. P. Ryan, chair- man, and D. . Stewart se . The ticket agent at the depot communi- L. Merry, secretary of the Chamber of | Salt Lake | ate. | that will promote the interests and deve!- | CHAS. IEVY & C0.. AUCTIONEERS. Salesrooms—11 rket Stre THIS DAY. FRIDAY.. A May 21, 1897, At 10 v'clock u. M., at salesroom, 1135 MARKET ST., BET. 7TH & 8TH, = .WE WILL SELL.. | 2 Square , ¢ hicker 4 Folding | Beds: Mantel Mirrors; Carpe an elegant line of Furniture, Stoves, Range: GHAS LeVY & Cul, Auctioneers. | GRAND AUCTION THIS DAY (FRIDAY) .. at11 A, M. 126 FOURTH S:., NEAR MISSION. FRANK W. BUTTERFIELD, Auctloneer. CREDITORS’ SALE. E= TR & STOCK OF H. C. SPAULDISG, Insolvent. | Salesrooms, Cor. 15th and Valencia sts., S. F., TO-MORROW. -.May 22, 1897, At 10 o'clock o . By order of the assigcee we will sell at auction 1n separate lots 234 Rigs of all descriptions. con- sisting of Hacks, Coupes, Wagonettes. Open and Top Surreys, Kockaways, Phastons. Op Buggies. Caris, Farm Wagons, Fruit livery Wagons, Milk Wagons: 150 Sets New ax Second-hand Harness, Saddles, 10) Dozea Whips, 300 Robes. Blankets, eic.; Safe, Desk, Office Fur- niture, Lease, etc. N. H.—Sale positive; no reserve or limit what. ever. We call the special attention of dealers liverymen and anyone wanting a Tig of any description whatever. as this will be a s‘aughter. Open for inspection three days before sale. SULLIVAN & DOVLE Saturday.... Office—327 Sixth st. | forzeries. The matter was reported 1o | police headquarters, and Caviain Bohen | detailed a detective on the case. | The derective reported last night that | the tickets were sold by a man named E. | D. Hanley, representing himself as be- | Ionging to'the Sheriff's office. He )s de- | scrided as between 33 and 4) years of age, | stocky build, 5 feet 8 inches tall, hght | complexion, lignt hair and ‘mustache, steel-gray sack suit end Fedora hat to match, a good talker and gentlemanly in appearance. | "Among his victims were C. Lathrop, | Academy of Sciences building, who bought | two tickeis; Dr. Law, Vallejo strest and Van Ness avenue, ten tickets, and Dr. | Popper, 318 Kearny street, one ticker. RIS oW, | <2025 <#2DD! 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