The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, December 30, 1897, Page 8

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALI, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1897 > ERRA LT s eu’es s essst 3 5 i MISSION LOD6E HALL DEDICATED. Misston Lodge Masonto Hall, on Misslon street, between Twenty-second and Twenty-third streets, was dedicated yesterday afterncon with the fm- pressive ceremonies of the Masonic ritual. The hall, which is one of the prettiest in the city, was crowded to overflowing by the members of Mission Lodge and their friends. The dedicatory ceremonies were conducted by the Grand Lodge officers. where the lodge wi master; C. L. Patt They assembled in a small hall on the second floor of the handsome edifice, s opened, and at 2:30 o'clock entered the hall. The grand officers were: Thomas Fiint Jr., grand master; F. M. Angellotti, deputy grand senfor grand warden; Willlam L. Wells, junior grand warden; T. H. Macdonald, grand treasurer; George Johnson, grand secretary: E@B. Church, grand ¢ plain; B. 8. Lippitt, grand orator; E. A. Sherman, grand lecturer; D..D. Allison, grand marshal; O. O. Johnson, grand standard- bearer; J. G. Smith, grand sword-bearer; Woods Crawford, grand Bible-bearer; F. W. Foster, senlor grand deacon; W. W. de Winton, junior grand dea. con; W. C. Ordway, senfor grand steward; R. S. Alen, junior grand steward; H. C. Bunker, grand pursivant; G. P. Adams, grand tyler, and four past masters carrying the emblem. The procession marched three times around the hall, while a quartet under tho direction of Grand Organist 8. D. Mayer sang an anthem. Three lights were then placed around the emblem, that had been deposited In the center of the hall, and the vessels of corn, wine and ofl were placed on the emblem. irand Master Flint briefly announced the occasion of the assemblage and sald that the Grand Lodge had assembled for the purpose of dedicating the beautiful hall. Then followed the solemn and tmpressive ceremonies of dedication. At the conclusion the grand marshal proclalmed: “By order of the most warshipful grand master, I do hereby proclaim that the hall in which we are now assembled has been dedicated to the purposes of Freemasonry in due and anclent form. All ns interested will take notice and govern themselves accordingly.” Grand Ora then briefly addressed the assembiage. IHe congratulated the members of Misslon Lodge on having erected such a h andsome edifice, erccted to God and dedicated to St. Johns. He spoke of Masonry and sald that brotherly love was its distinguishing tralt. “The true Mason. said he, “is the ideal man. Dvery prineiple that upiifts the soul fs taught here. Masonry is the forerunner and sustainer of the church. It makes us all true d our destiny.” to our manhood t o o of the services Grand Master Flint Invited the audience to partake of the refreshments that had been provided by the lodge. sion Lodge met and installed the following newly elected officers: William H. Cobb, worshipful master; F. H. Gibson, senfor war- . Day, 3 Benedict and Willian | choesing officers for the next year. erden; C. D. Bunkér, secretary; George D. Flack, treasurer; C. F. Libby, senior deacon; W. C. Ordway, junfor deacon, and G, They were not out more than five-min- utes, and when on their return the an- McCall, stewards. nouncement was made that W. F. Pet- | erson was chosen for president, the ap- ‘ [GU] AR ‘YFIN | | | | 4 4 4 HONORST0 A POPULAR MAN murder. been In the city but a few weeks. had been Sneliing, in Merced County. lowr travelers as a man well fit for the position of leader, but is one of the man, but later sald he was employed in a barber shop on Washington street. He did not deny having committed the Lee Tong, the murdered man, had | working as a laborer at The Commercial Travel- ers Association Picks Out a New Leader. ‘W. F. Peterson of Sacramento The Finances Ars in Good Condition, but the Membership Has The gathering of the Pacific Coast (Commercial Travelers’ Association in INative Bons' Hall yesterday, was big enthusiastic. iness on hand was the election of a board of directors for the ensuing year. Those chosen- were W. F. Peterson, Thomas Dunn, B. B. Galland, Boldemann, J. H. Frost, J. C. Eubanks, Morganthau, Hampel, J. Finnigeen and A. B. Well. As soon as the votes were counted the mew board retired for the purpose oti W. F. PETERSON, the Newly Elected President of the Commercial THE YUK?N TRADE. Many Inquiries Made as to Routes and Costs. The holiday season belng over the merchants of the city are again giving their attention to the efforts that are being made to secure for San Fran- cisco the Alaska-Yukon trade and sent in many subscriptions yesterday. Sixty-seven visitors from outside of the city called and registered at the bureau and took the maps and other printed matter for the purpose of studying the best routes, the amount of provisions to take and the best time to go. The transportation companies have sent in full lists of all steamers that are listed to sail within the next few months and the prospects are that their capacity will be taxed. The calls from outside for the Ntera- ture have been enormous and the in- terest Is steadlly increasing. The Chi- cago office telegraphed for more maps and printed matter yesterday and from all accounts the demands East ex- ceed those in the city for advertising matter. The exhibit room s being thoroughly overhauled and new exhibits are being | installed every day as the merchants realize how much good such an exhibit is doing. The following subscriptions were re- cetved during the day: Deming Pal- mer, $10; Bonestell & Co., $10; Golden Gate Woolen Manufacturing Company, $50; Belby Smelting Works, $250; "Key- stone Boller Works, $100; Willlam H. Birch & Co., $100, and Roos Bros., $25. —_———— THE YOUNTVILLE HOME. The Question Is, Can It Become a State Institution? Thers was an Interesting conference yesterday in the office of the Attorney- General relative to the transfer of the 014 Soldiers’ Home at Yountville to the State. There were present Governor Budd, Attorney-General Fitagerald, State Controller Colgan, President Loupe of the Veterans’ Home and At- torney Jordan, representing the same institution. For years past there has been a proposition to turn over the home at Yountville to the State, and the last Legislature helped the move- ment along as much as it could by making an appropriation for its main- tenance. Governor Budd vetoed the Dbill because he believed that the con- tinuous appropriation made to the Vet- erans’ Home Assoclation was availa- ble for this purpose, that of maintain- ing the Yountville tmstrtution. The question under discussion at yes- terday’s meeting was whether the Vet- erans’ Home Assoclation could convey the property to the State when there was a doubt as to whether the State oould recelve and maintaln it as a State institution. The entire matter was referred tp the Attorney-General, and whatever fie recommends the Gov- ernor says he will indorse. ——— Horse In a Sewer. One of the horses attached to the Jack- son-street car of the Presidio and Ferries ::abled line te]‘l‘ into a sewer which is be- ng dug at Front and Jackson st) yesterday forenoon. The m:cmentre :g curred through the animal shying at fome imaginary danger on the street. The tel‘elphnne wires were set in motion and lam Michelsen's ambulance for disabled horses, which is kept in his. stables at 615 Ellls street, was called into requisition, but by the e it arrived the animal had been extrichted from its perilous position, none the worse for its most popular men in Sacramento. ‘When the uproar had somewhat sub- sided, Mr. Peterson stepped forward and thanked his fellows for the honor conferred upon him, pledging himself to do always his best for the associa- | tion in the future as he had done in the past. He extended a cordial invita- tion to the members to attend any sessfons of the board of directors that they could and make suggestions for widening the sphere of usefulness of | the association. | The other officers chosen were | Thomas Dunn, vice president; A. C. Boldemann, secretary, and B. B. Gal- land, treasurer, each of whom respond- ed with a neat little speech or told one of those little yarns for which com- mercial travelers are so well famed. | The other business of the session con- sisted mainly of the consideration of a proposition to do away with the inf- tiation fee of $10 in order to offer fur-. ther inducements to new members, and an alteration in the laws requiring two yvears’ membership in good standing and the passing of a satisfactory phys- ical examination for the drawing of gick or death benefits. Both proposi- | tions were adopted. The report of the treasurer stated that the balance in the treasury was now $11,489, an increase 6f $2000 over last year. The membership roll re- mained undiminished. plause was terrific. | A Cold-Blooded Murder Peterson halls from SBacramento, and he s not only looked upon by his fel- With a Butcher Knife. Lee Fat Pursues and Overtakes Another Chinese, With Deadly Results. Is Elected Presi- dent. The Murderer Caught Red-Handed by Polid= Offiger Magnan. Not Increased. Another murder was added to Chi- natown’s long list yesterday when Lee Fat cut the throat of Lee Tong. The murderer was caught in the act by Officer W. Magnan, who was stand- ing on the corner of Washington and Stockton streets. Seeing a Chinese be- ing pursued by another with a knife he ran to them, but too late to prevent the deed. Lee Fat was taken to the Chinese Consulate, where an effort was made to have him tell why he committed the act, bat all he would say was that it was over morey matters. The wounded man was taken by the officers from the spot to the patrol box at the corner of Clay and Stockton. He bled profusely on the way, leaving a trail of blood. He was then taken to the Receiving Hospital, where he died, the jugular vein having been sev- ered. From eye witnesses it was learned that the two men had been standing on the corner of Spofford alley and Washington street talking in excited tones. Suddenly one of them was seen to run up Washington toward Stoek- ton, pursued by the other, who flour- iske@ a murderous looking butcher kntfe. Withtn ten yards of Stockton street the murdered man stipped to his knees, when his pursuer made a lunge at his ribs, but missed him. Re- covering himself he made another stash and succeeded in inflicting a deep gash in the fallen man’s throat. Before he could escape he was taken m}o custody. t was learned that both belonged to the Yeong Wo Assoclation, one of the Bix Compamnies, and were members of the Lee family. The wounded man sank to the ground from loss of blood, and Mangan tled a handkerchief around his throat to stanch the flow. Officer Handley lifted his head and asked, pointing to the murderer: “Do you know this man?” He nodded his head, being unable to speak. Handley then asked him, “Was he the man who cut you?’ He again nodded his head. The murderer, on being questioned as to why he cut the other man’s throat, sald that he had demanded money and threatened to use a gun on . The latter part of this statement is untrue, because no gun was found on the murdered man when searched. At the Receiving Hospital Dr. Fitzgibbon attempted to stop the hemorrhage, but it was unavailing, as the man died in twenty minutes. The interior jugular vein and the common carotid artery were severed. The wound was on the right side of the neck, about five inches The chief busl- Oscar C. B. Tomson, A. Advances made on furniture and planos. with or without removal. J. Noonan, 1017-1028 Mission. ek ol W o | all the company’s Alaska steamers will experience in a city front and three inches long. ol d ?fie murderer was then taken to the City Prison and booked on a charge lat murder. He gave his name as Lee Fat and his occupation as lenndry- The fao-simile Travelers’ Association. signature of DELAYED BY HEAD WINDS Steamers Orizaba and Walla Walla Were Behind Time. Goodall, Perkins & Co. Experi- menting With a New Coal Oil Launch. It a Success They Will Bs Used as Tenders for the Alaskan Steamers. 3 The steamers Acapulco from Central American ports, Orizaba from Mexican and the Walla Walla from Puget Sound ports arrived yesterday morn- ing. The Acapulco had an uneventful trip until the bar was reached, but both the Orizaba and Walla Walla were detained by the weather. The for- mer vessel caught it in the Gulf of California, and at San Pedro, Santa | Rosalia and Ensenada she was de- layed owing to- the tremendous west- erly swell which made it impossible to handle the lighters. The Walla Walla encountered head winds from the time Flattery was passed untll Cape Blanco | was reached, when a heavy gale was | run into. She was twenty-four hours late in reaching port and Captain Wal- | lace says it was lucky she wasn't later. The captain of the Acapulco reports | that on the 2Sth inst., when eighteen miles off Point Sur, the hull of a| schooner apparently about 140 feet long was sighted. This is probably the remains of the schooner Elnorah which was run down by the German ship Reine Rickmers some months ago. The wreck is drifting south with the cur- | rent. Among the passengers by the Aca- puleco was Mrs. R. Boido, M. D., and her two children. She is a Native Daugh- ter of the Golden West, and her hus- band is a practicing physician in An- tigua, Guatemala. Mrs. Boildo will make her home in San Francisco for an indefinite period. - Among the passengers on the Ori- zaba were B. K. Lee, a mining man, and E. B. Kimball, & mimng engineer. The latter is a son of the late Dr. Kimball of Haywards and a graduate of Stanford University. He and Mr. Lee have been to.the Mills mine at San Fernando in the district of Cullcan, Sinaloa, and have returned to San Francisco to'meet Mr. Mills. Ma- chinery for the mine and all the ap- | pliances for opening up the claim are | to be sent from this point. | of fund, $297,629 78; due depositors, $1,433,- 880 47; due banks and bankers, $42,- 776 95; State, city and county money, $28,671 63; other liabilities, $22,665 80; total liabilities, $2,920,319 77 —_——— DEATH OF G. E. KING. The Father of Cameron H. King Passes dway at a Ripe Old dge. George E. King, father of Cameron H. King, the well known attorney, dled in this city én Monday and was buried yesterday with impressive ceremonies, rendered more interesting by being en- tirely different from those ordinarily conducted. The ceremonies at his funeral were, at his dying request, conducted by his son without the presence of any cler- gyman. In the son’s address ever his father he alluded to the strong and yet peculiar religious views of his parent, and read some beautiful extracts from his father's works. The deceased was born in New Ips- wich, N. H., eighty-six years ago, and was at one time a prominent lawyer and capitalist in New York. He was a graduate of Union College and a friend of Dr. Knott, its president. For vears he practiced law in Rochester, N. Y., and afterward was a large op- erator In railroad stocks in New York City, wheré he acquired a large for- tune. He leaves besides his son Cam- eron H. King and grandchildren in this city, Lochiel M. King, C. H. King Jr. ton, Mass., among whom is Miss Har- rlet H. King, his daughter, well known in Boston society. The deceased was the author of re- ligious works which attracted consid- erable attention. —— e Must Move Its Plant. Judge Seawell yesterday ided that the Western Light and Power Company must move its plant from the basement the General Keys building, on O'Farrell street, near Stockton. Several months ago the Keys estate brought suit against the company to compel it to re- move its plant from the be nent of the O'Farrell-street building, as it annayed other tenants in the building by the jar and noise it made while in operation. The case was submitted a short time.ago and a decision in favor of the plaintiff was handed down yesterday. —_————— Last Will of Nell Irvine. ‘The last will of Neil Irvine, who died on December 21, was flled for probate yes- terday. An estate valued at $4000 was bequeathed to the widow of the deceased, Elizabeth Irvine. 1 de and George C. King, relatives in Bos- | It is seldom that the Government undertakes 'to guarantee anything, 'but it has done so in the case of 0. F. C. Whiskey ‘every bottle of which is 'bottled under the author- ity of the Government of ‘ths United States, guar- \anteeing it to be 100 per cent proof by the stamp of the Gov- ‘ernment over the cork. 'There can be no higher ‘recommendation than this. | It's Pure, That's Sure HEADQUARTERS ——FOR—— 'RATTAN WORK]) GREAT REDUCTIONS IN ENAMELED CHAIRS AND ROCKERS. Large Reed Rockers for $5.00. | Best Display and Lowest Prices in the City. WAKEFIELD RATTAN (O, 1256 GEARY STREET, 8. F izsm tad ‘ c or FADED HATR RE! S Among those who came down on the Walla Walla were R. P. O'Nell, first | assistant engineer of the wrecked Cleveland, and Peter Morin and Joseph | Costa, two of the saflors. O’Nell was | in the captain’s boat, Morin and Costa were in the mates’ boat which was res- | cued by the Canadian tug Quadra. | They say all hopes of ever hear- ing from Second Mate Henderson's | boat have been given up. When they left the wreck Captatn Hall, Captain | John Metcalf, Lloyd's surveyor, and | James Tyson were there trying to get the wreck off. The men’s account of | the disaster has .already been pub- | lished in The Call dispatches. Goodall, Perkins & Co. are experi- menting with a little coal ofl launch called “The Kid” in contradistinction to the Pacific Mail Company’s “The Pup.” If the coal ofl boat is a.success, be supplied with them to be used as tenders at Dyea and Skaguay. Trading steamers are allowed to carry coal oil of a high test, but they cannot carry gasoline aecording to law. If, there- fore, “The Kid" be a success there will be no difficulty in keeping her supplied with fuel. So far she has not proved to be a success. In order to make the coal ofl sufficiently combustible, it has to be heated to a certain degree before reach- ing the spark. These arrangements are not perfect, and eonsequently some days “The Kid" will work to perfection and other days it is worse than a balky mule. Yesterday it was on its good be- havior and did well and another trial will be made to-morrow. Saturday last half a dozen of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company’s employes were out in the boat, but in mid-stream “The Kid" struck work and drifted around for an hour before a tug picked her up and towed her to Broadway wharf. The Alaska Commercial * Company’s schooner Pearl arrived from Unga Isl- and yesterday with $24,000 in bullion aboard from the Apollo mine. The cap- tain reports the schooner Arago at Sand Point. The latter vessel made the run up from San Franecisco in the verv fast time of thirty days. A private let- ter to the Lynde & Hough Company says the schooner was hove to for thirty-four hours under bare poles. She had out 120 fathoms of hawser with a kedge at the end of it to prevent the vessel from drifting. The Arago has gone cod fishing and the captain re- ports the weather as being very bad and the fish as very scarce. THE PRIVATE BANKS. Regular Statement of These Insti- tutions to the Commissioners. The Bank Commissioners have re- ceived the statements of all of the pri- vate banks In the State, giving their condition on November 30. The state- ment of resources and liabiMties of the twenty-three banks is as followst Resources—Bank premises , $73,250; real estate taken for debt, $344,694 83; miscellaneous stocks and bonds, $183,- 740 39; loans on real estate, $633,711 47; loans on stocks, bonds and warrants, $25,090 63; loans on other securities (grain, etc.), $58,671 50; loans on per- sonal securiéy and overdrafts, $869, 787 69; money on hand, $208,406 91; due from banks and bankers, $299,723 80; other assets, $228,242 50; total re- sources, $2,920,319 77. Liabflitles—Cap- ftal pald in coin, $1,094,695 14; reserve Whaling Fleet in Danger. 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