The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, January 10, 1898, Page 10

10 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1898. REST HAS NOT COME WITH DEATH, Remains of Durrant| Not Suffered to Lie ‘in Peace. Even Up. to the Unholy| Hour of Midnight Vis- | itors Called. Rumors of a Hack Hired| as the Murderer’s Hearse. DEEP SECRECY PREVAILED‘ All Kinds of Strange Stories Current as 1o the Disposal of the Body. Death has not Theodore Durrant was to be his—at 1 casket of clay delivered to his parents when the hangman had finished his work is concerned. | Up to midnight out in the little | dwelling on Fair Oaks Street father and mother kept watch over their dead. Toward the “witching hour” rumors of a secret funeral at dead of night began to fly through the town. Well-defined stories of a cortege of | private hacks destined for Fair Oaks for an out-of-town | that rest asserted brou en street, en route cemetery, were commonly current. Names, hours and other particulars were mentioned ily caught up, so nd the idea was read- well did a midnight, | secret interment chime in with the | popular theory of a befitting end for | the murderer At the house, how- ever, the stories were fiatly denied. | One of the attendants stated positive- ly that the corpse 1 not been re- moved, but at 2 o'clock this morning was still in its casket at the home of | the bereaved parents. <‘ claimed that a the body permit to remove from the country was entidl, and Secretary Godchaux of the Board of Health posi- tively denied that any such permit had | been issued. Some disposition of the body must be made within the next thirty-six hours, | or the Durrants will find themselves in conflict with the law. That part of the Code providing for the Board of Health | reads in’effect that all deaths must be | reported to that body within five days | and some dispositi, made of the re- mains, either by burial, cremation or removal to another place. Secretary Godchaux of the Board of | Health was in his part of the day yesterday, but no| word was received from the Durrant family; not even was the death certi- ficate filed. As nothing can be done with the remains until this has been done and the necessary permit has been granted, a decision will have to be reached by the parents of the youthful assassin within the next few hours. | It was stated by a friend of the fam- | ily that they were waiting to hear from the Los Angeles Crematory people be- fore making their decision. Up to last| night no reply had been received to Mr. Durrant’s telegram asking if the body could be cremated there, and it vas still hoped that permission would | be granted. If it is refused, the burial | will probably take place in Holy Cross Cemetery. There were few callers at the Dur- rant house yesterday, and none but close friends were admitted to the house of death. Both Mr. and Mrs. Durrant kept close within doors, and as the drawn blinds were no attraction to the curious, there was no loitering about the vicinity. The question was raised yesterday whether the authorities had a right to deliver Durrant’s body to his parents without an autopsy being held, and the opinion was expressed that the State Board of Health had the right to hold an autopsy if its members thought fit to do so. There is no law relating to the holding of autopsies by the Board of Health, that function being left to the Coroner of the county. who in cases of violent death may waive the holding of an autopsy-if he chooses to do so. At St. Ignatius Church Last Even- ing Father Hickey Delivered an Interesting @ddress. At St. Ignatius Church last evening Father Hickey spoke of the feast of the Epiphany. ‘“Where is he that was born King of the Jews?” were his first words, and he followed on the birth of Christ and the guiding star which had been seen, and satisfied those who were in search of the Savior. The story was again told of the son of Mary, who had died to save sinners, and the teachings which have followed his ascent into heaven. Then death was spoken of and the hope of life where his teachings were heeded. Be- ing the first Sunday following the Epi- phany, as well as the closing of the holidays, special music had been pre- pared. STOLE A KEG OF BEER. James Brady and Joseph Souza Charged With Burglary. James Brady and John Joseph Souza, ex-convicts, were booked at the City Prison vesterday by Policeman Hutch- ings on a charge of burglary. They are - accused of breaking into the store of Henry Misel, Montgomery and Union streets. last Wednesday night and stealing a keg of beer, a ladder and other articles. Brady has another charge of burg- lary booked against him. He is accus- ed of breaking into 103 Greenwich street and stealing a rubber coat and other articles on the morning of Janu- ary 6. £ ————— “Why Should We Pray?” The fourth of the series of sermon: which arc being given on Sunday even- ings at the First Baptist Church by R A. Woods, D.D., was entitled “Why D¢ We Pray?” The reverend gentleman saic in part: ““What is the Almighty that we shoulc serve him? What profit should we have if we pray unto Him?"'—Job xxi:15. They were wicked men who said unte God, “Depart from us,” but they sugges to’ us the question, “Why should w« pray?” 1If_there is no God, prayer is an ab suffering men, surdity, and to tea | thanksgiving is prayer. office the greater| - pray is to deceive them and is a crime. it God is simply law. or the nature of things, prayer is foolishness. No sane man wouid pray to gravitation to let him fall without harm from a housetos. If God has created this world and then left it to itself, then prayer is useless.s 1f God is angry with us and does not care for us because we have disobeyed Him, then praver is a vain thing. If God has decided absolutely that some shall be saved and all others lost, then why should men pray whose saivation is impossible? But, on the other hand, prayer {s nat- ural to man. Our moral instincts de- mand respect. The noblest and best men of our race have been men of prayer. The Bible makes prayer a duty and a privilege. Honest prayer will affect character, Said Thomas Fuller. “Either praying will make thee leave off sinning or sin- ning will make thee leave off praying.” remember the comman to ” We have done to have done; s. We need so ht not ives pray for forj | much which God alone can give. Let us sk Him. God has given us-many bless- ings. Let us thank Him, and such weeping women and helpless children to—[ st so far as the |’ ~ Zae BIDDING GOOD-BY TO COLONEL CORNWALL FROM THE TUG. Wken Colonel W. H. Cornwall reaches his island home in Honolulu he will undoubtedly receive the warm welcome to which he is entitled from his numerous friends there, but it is safe to predict that the welcome at his homecoming will not give him as much of a thrill of pleasure as did the evidences of friendship bestowed upon him by those who bade him bon vovage as the big steamer Moana Colonel Cornwall, left this port yesterday at noon. 0 is well known in club and social circles of this city, is an extensive planter of the Hawalian Islands and was a member of.the staff of King Kalakaua at the time of that monarch’s death. His position on the islands has been of such nature as to bring him closely in touch with all the commercial and industrial interests of the country s=ary, which he took in this city. nd his close attention to his business affairs there worked such inroads in his health that a rest was neces- When it became known that he intended to depart for his home his many friends showed by every means in their power that they was marked with dinners appreciated his friendship and would regret his departure. The last and social functions of various character, and as a final testimonial of their esteem it was de- cided to give him a farewell that would in a measure show the regard in which he w: week of his stay in the city s held. As the big ocean liner backed slowly out of her berth at the foot of Pacific street the State tug Governor Irwin, with a party of Bohemian Club member: to the heads, w amid blowing whis speeds” were outed across the intervening space. and oft-repeated ‘“‘good-bys,” aboard, steamed from the adjoining slip and kept pace with the big boat down the last salutes were given and the final *“god- In addition to the few who were accommodated on the tug the wharf was crowded with gentlemen and ladies who had gone there to bid their friends farewell, and as the vessel went down the stream the pler was white with the waving of many handkerchiefs, while from adjacent vessels salutes were sounded and the good wishes of hundreds followed the steamer out to sea. The Moana carried out a good list of passengers, who crowded the sides of the vessel, watching the unusual spec- tacle of the escorting friends, and the genial Captain Carey ordered the engines slowed down just at the parting, in or- der that the final words might be linge: red over. SENSATIONAL 10 A DEGREE Fleet Hares and Hounds Started at Ingleside Yesterday. A Large Crowd Keeps Pool-Boxes Filled With Coin. the Ladies Helped to Swell the Throng and Watched the Runs With Interest. There was excellent sport at the In- | enjoyment is doubled. President Shannon was in the field during most of the day, but he re-- ceived a great disappointment | his fleet hound Swinnerton lost the { course to Joy Bells in the third ties. | swell the crowd, which stayed on the grounds until after the final had been | won and lost. T. Lennon was in evi- | dence, and the way he placed his | money on the dogs proved him to be | one of the talent. George Malcolm was surrounded by a throng of ad- mirers as he won bet after bet, but it | is thought he “‘went against it” when Sylvia beat Valley Wiaid in the fourth | ties. | Pat Malloye, who won his course up | to the third, is thought to be one of the | best that started yesterday. It is said 'lhal no dog that ever ran a hare can show the way for the first turn. The | stake yesterday was for beaten dogs | who have not won first, second or third | money for the past six months. The | best courses of the day were in the second ties between Pat Malloye and ‘Cliflel(e, Sylvia and Magic and Swin- | nerton and Lightning. A barrel of money changed hands when Sylvia | beat Pat Malloye, as it was the generai | opinion that the result would be just | the reverse. Yesterday | when | Lawyers and business men helped | cape, and the result as to points was | closely tallied by the onlookers. It is thought some of the best hares on the coast will start at the next meeting. It was noticed that none of Curtis & | Son’s dogs started among the non- winners yesterday, which goes to show what an excellent string they are in | possession of. Here is how the judge decided: Henry Spring’s Pat Malloye beat P. Mc- Laughiin’s Lady Penn, 6—4; W. Shield's Cliffette beat Gibson ter's Molly Bawn, 10—5; Kay & Trant's Sylvia beat J. McCormick’s White Lily, 4—2; E. C. Bradbury’s Magic beat C. Strehl's Lil- li=n Russell, 11-7; George Whattson's Mountain Lassie beat M. Michalik's Fire- : B. Dougherty's Tessie Fair beat ‘s Nelly ~B., 10—1; J. Mur- | Maid beat 'G. Pinto's Her- es, 4—0; M. Michalik's Douglas beat J. J. Warren's Sweet Lips, 8-6: S. E. Por- tal’'s At Last beat J. J. Edmond's For- get, 4—0: Scott & Glasson’s Joy Bells beat W.'E. Thompson’s Victor, 5—); D. Shan- non's Swinnerton beat W. E. Thompson's High-born Lady, $—2; Lightning a bye. Second ties—Pat Malloye beat Cliffette, 10—8; Sylvia beat Magic, 8—5; Tessie Fair beat’ Mountain Lassie, 12—0; "Vi beat Douglas, 4—0; Joy Bells At 2, Swinnerton beat Lightning, §— Sylvia beat Pat Malloye, 5— aid beat Tessie Fair, —§; Joy S rton, 6—0. ylvia beat Valley Maid; ve. 4 beat Joy Bells and won s b § urth ties- s a Fa Joy B in: ! the stake. © ) AR AR e == THEY RACED zleside coursing grounds yesterday. An inusually large Sunday crowd was in :ttendance and money poured into the b00l-boxes. The wise ones came out head on the results as most of the fa- ‘orites proved to be the winners. It :“ without doubt a ladies’ day, as ey were out in full force. The sport is becoming so popular hat those who are in search of recre- tion and pleasure combined drive to he grounds, some singly and some -ith families, and as.the course is ~rowded with orderly people only the IN THE FINAL---GRACE AT HIS POST. The course between Tessie Fair and Mountain Lassie was easily won by the former, but the winner was slight- ly favored by the hare, which seemed to turn under the hound's feet. Most of the owners who started their hounds yesterday were present, and the talk of the great improvement of the methods of coursing, as well as changes for the better in the way of conveniences for the public and the general management, could be heard on all sides. In fact, it is acknowl- mrt o}h::e ::urlinA; .':od the favorite spo y. percen of the hares managed to find the to The War for the Unlon. Next Thursday evening, January 13, Rev. E. R. Dille, D.D., will give a lec- ture at the Young Men's Christian Asso- clation Auditorium, Mason and_ Ellis gmu. on “The War for the Union.” is lecture will be fllustrated with about 125 views made from phi hs taken during the war (the celebrated views), and the Prang views of Gettys- burg and other battles. Dr. Dille’s popu- larity as a lecturer will doubtless crowa the l. Reserved seats can be secured at the Association building. - Cough Syrup . for coug! 417 Sansome st. * Low's Horehound hs and colds; 10c. DERHAM T0 RESIGN HIS POSITION There May Be a Va- cancy in the Board of Education. A Kick Over Committee Chairmanship Is the Cause. President Barrington’s Recent Apportionment Ends in Trouble. HARMONY NOT POSSIBLE. Superintendent Webster Has Naming of the Successor of the Director. the Trouble has begun in the Board of Education over the apportionment of committees that was made by Presi- dent Barrington' on Monday evening last. Director Derham is the principal ob- Jector, and his kick is occasioned by the fact that he lost the chairmanship of the Elementary committee, one of the most important in the gift of the presi- dent. The change was made, according to President Barrington, who is admitted by all to be the fairest presiding officer | that the board has had for several years, because many complaints had been received that the communications that are addressed to the committee were not given proper consideration | and were allowed to remain in the pos- session of the chairman when they should have been submitted to his con- freres. Shortly after the meeting on Monday night last, when Director Derham was given the Health and Hygiene commit- tee and relieved from the chairmanship of the Elementary committee, he tele- phoned to Secretary Velch and stated that he desired to resign from all committees, not only as chairman, but as even a member. At the same time he intimated that he did not intend to stay long on the board and that he desired to be re-| lieved of all responsibility. Such threats have been made by School Directors before, and very little attention was paid to the matter. Since that com- munication was received it has de- veloped that Director Derham is sin- cere in his intentions of gettipg out. He believes that he has not been fair- | ly treated, in spite of the fight he has made against the majority and control- Hng element in the board, and that he should have been retained as chairman of the BElementary committee in spiteof all that has happened. Should his resignation be accepted by the board Superintendent Webster will have the naming of his successor, subject to the | confirmation of the board. | | “Director Derham telephoned to As- stant Secretary O'Donnell a few days ago,” said Secretary Welch last even- | ing, “and requested him to see that his name was kept out of the printed list | of committees. He gave no particular | reason, but it is pretty well understood | that the change in the chairmanship of | | the elementary committee is responsibie | | for his desire to resign.” | | Dr. Ragan had heard that Director Derham was anxious to get out of all committee work because he thought he had been unfairly treated in the dis- tribution of committee ¢hairmanships. Secretary Welch has ignored Mr. Derham’s request to be left off all| committees, believing that he has no more right to leave his name off than to put it on. If the Director wishes to resign he must do so at a regular meet- | ing of the board and by offering his | resignation to the board. HIS MEMORY HONORED. The Remains of Florio Antonovich Borne to Their Last Rest- ing Place. One of the largest funerals that has passed through the streets of San Francisco for some time was that of | Florio Antonovich, the well-known and popular founder of the Austrian Mili- tary and Benevolent Association and | Slavonic Illyric Benevolent Society. ‘‘Honest Antone,” as he was familiar- ly termed by the thousands who knew him for the past forty years on the city front, was followed to Calvary Cemetery by hundreds of mourners who turned out to pay their last re- spects to his memory. The Austrian military band, with the members: of the company, in their gray uniforms, was there, as was also the members of the Illyric civic society, besides hun- dreds of other citizens. Antonovich arrived in San Francisco in 1851, being one of the crew of the ship Flying Cloud that made that re- markable voyage from New York to San Francisco in eighty-eight days. Arriving in this city he opened a res- taurant on the city front, which he conducted for forty yearg while at the same time he invested in mining stock and accumulated considerable property. During all of his many years in this city his greatest pride was in being an_American citizen. His remains were taken to St. Fran- cis’ Church where religious services were held by Father Giles prior to those afterward held by the Illyric Society at the grave, where A. Maluvich, the sec- retary, spoke of the life of the de- ce: | The following were the pallbearers: A. Smythe, M. Comaich, G. Vitvich, M. Cresalia, Captain V. Zuper, J. Tod- ish, R. Maroevich, Luke Marich, G. Franciscovich and V. Bakulich. Had His Thumb Bitten. Martin Anderson. 2213 Powell street, had his leff thumb dressed at the Re- ceiving Hospital yesterday morning. He said he was with a party of friends at 9 Belmont.place, when a dispute arose and a man named Smith struck him. Dur- ing the fight Smith got Anderson’s thumb in his mouth and bit it. He declared he would swear out a warrant for Smith's arrest on the charge of mayhem. : —_—————— . Regulars and Nationals. ‘To-morrow there will be played a game of football between a picked team of sol- diers of the United States army and a team selected from among members of the National Guard of this State. .The regulars have been practicing at this e at the Presidio for some time, and of the opinion 1 are e that th fessionals. NEW TO-DAY. JANUARY SALES! Special Values This Week! 65 pieces FANCY CHEVIOT SUITINGS, in checks, stripes and plaids, 48, 50 and 52 inches in width, 35c Yard. The former price of these goods was 75c¢, 85¢ and $1 yard. 75 pairs WHITE BLANKETS, size 72x80 inches, weight SIX and a hall pounds, Price, $4.00 Pair. These blankets are slightly imperfect. $6 50 pair. Regular price was 600 pieces BEST QUALITY FLANNELETTE, in stripes, plaids and small checks, medium, dark and light colorings, Price, 6ic Yard. Regular value 10c yard. 10 dozen LADIES’ SILK SKIRTS, in a good variety of fancy colorings ; also a large assortment of LADIES’ BLACK TAFFETA SILK SKIRTS---extra quality. Price, $5.00 Each. The regular price of these skirts was $7 50 and $8 50. EXTRA SPECIAL ! 3000 REMNANTS FINE EMBROIDERIES in Swiss, Nainsook and Cambric, lengths ranging from 2 yards to 44 yards each. prices. All at exceedingly low RANT 124. 9 1892, £d 1, 13, us, 1w, 19, q 121 POST STREET. T0 DANCE TILL DAYLIGHT DAW will N\ Commercial Travelers Entertain and Want Their Friends to Come. A Hot Time Promised in Native Sons Hall for Those Who Like to Frolie. Should any preoccupation be noticed today in the manner of any of our leading grocers it may be attributed to visions of wine, woman and revelry. For to-night the California Travelers’ Association is to hold high carnival in | Native Sons’ Hall. Not only the grocers but all the friends of the members of the associa- tion, be their business what it may, arz cordially invited. The wise men of the road are well versed in the con- | duct-of such matters, and a good time is promised to everybody. There will be edibles for the hungry, long, cooling drinks for those who thirst and for those of the older generation who pre- fer the more quiet delight of conversa- tion phonographs will be provided. No distinction will be made in age or importance. There will be partners for everybody, ranging from four hundred pound girls for the heavy merchant of California street to diminutive dols for the small though ambitious cash- y. The California Commercial Travelers’ Association, of whom James R. T. Mer- shon.is president, is composed of about one hundred and twenty-five members | taken from the Pacific Coast Travel- ers and the San Francisco Travelers' Association. All the members are local men running out of San Francisco. The organization is a young one and this is its first entertainment, so the travelers expect to have it well attended, espe- cially as the price of admission is only 50 _cents. Besides dancing and a general good time there will be a great deal of pro- fessional talent which will give an en- tertainment composed of amusing spe- clalties, good sirging and living . pic- tures from the Klondike. LEW TO-DAY. “invigorates in the morning and refreshes at night.” Every pound of tea shipped from Japan is critically in- spected by the Japanese officials and pronounced pure and of high quality. Al 80od grocers sell Japan Tea. E— 4 DLOBERG BOWE & CO0. 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