The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, June 21, 1898, Page 7

~ THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, TUESDAY, JU LIOUOR DEALERS ARE GENEROUS The Red Cross Will Re- ceive Their Aid. ARE DONATING LIBERALLY SUBSCRIPTION LISTS ARE BEING RAPIDLY FILLED. ¢ Reports Being Received by the Committee From All Parts of the City. ubscription lists are called il liquor dealers it can be hat they will contain gener- ms from men whose hearts are y for the grand work are doing for Uncle Never before has a k won more signatures in the establishments of zing cocktail. In the men whose to the bl m contrary v liquor with a blank s 1s as welcome as the most store ittee has recelved the hund s that tlemen who compose the ect thay dvac the disappol the ¢ informed the the subs amount to over RED CROSS LADIES DOING GRAND WORK. Generous Citizens Are Still Aiding | Them In Carrying Out Thelr Noble Dutles. of ladles responded to the call made by Mrs. T. S, ss supply depot, ny of whom were put rk preparing neci edition that will street, F r, manager of the California Board of Trade, has received a con- t of twenty-five boxes of fine or- he Los Angeles Chamber of him to @ Society of this cit ish the ladies fruit to the soldiers now in 0 those to ar ved at the State o past three days el s mith, liver to the ladies | J C. A. Smith Injured by an Explosion at the California Fireworks Company’s Plant Company in South San Francisco severely burned about the throat a Alfred McLaughlin. has not been injured. the company, particularly in thi proper machinery for such work describing the accident, attributed the exposed threads of the screw. returned to the shed and ende: fast as his legs would carry him, a The fire burned the dried. These were destroyed. fagageautuTatataatugeataatatagngsgegotututated red to extinguish It was the good fortune of the comps at South San Francisco. yesterday at noon. nd face and on his hands and arms. department. it to He further the fire. The latter say: nd that he was in no condition to return. SKYROCKETS WRECK A PYROTECHNIC FACTORY. An explosion that was, fortunately, not fatally serious, occurred at the actory of the California Fireworks The accident took place in a shed in the for Roman candles were being prepared. There was only one man—C. A. Smith—engaged in work, and as the explosion was confined to that part of the plant he was the only sufferer. fire he suceeeded in escaping from the flames and was carried to a cottage near by, where be was attended by Dr. The physician states that Smith will doubtless be badly scarred, but believes that his eyesight The sufferer was removed to his home in Bay View later in the day. The fact that there was an explosion is not to be wondered at, considering the crude methods employed by The stars are pressed into steel molds and, ins the pressure is obtained from a Tusty, old-style letter-press. erial in the shed and spread to the yard, where a large number of fuses v and employes that the fire did not extend to the buildings in which the unfinished explosives and manufactured goods are stored. The stock ready for shipment is magazine and the greater part of the vard is o ard where stars this branch of the I Aa a result he was & Notwithstanding the rapid spread of the ¥ L L bod o ad of using the O The foreman, in & which was probably caused by some of the material getting into & ated that Smith would not have been so badly burned had he not & however, that he got out of the place as ¥ o wers being ¥ o o o lled with large set pyrotechnical figures, intended for the coming { Independence day celebration. Had t storehouses been Involved in the explosion the results, not only to the employes, but to the people who reside adjoining the factory, might have proved very disastrous. 3 The fire, which was quickly extinguished, caused a loss of about $200. 2 THE MOVLDS WHICH HE WAS PRESSING TO6ETHER WHEN IT EXPLODED. Palo Alto, 118 pillow ticks end 12 caps; Au- burn, 120 bandages; Biggs, 28 bandages. The Catholic Truth Society has re- from Vallejo ninety n fresh derdown | caps, 144 hand- kerchiefs, 150 comfort bags, five rolls of g linen, twelve dish toweis and in cash § | tributor: Following are the names of the con- to this generous gift Corrigan, Miss L. ¢ n, H T J o T, , 2 H. Nixon, Mr Du Coffey, Mrs. V. Kelleher, o it Bergwall, > 0. 8. J . Mrs. Fitzgerald, S Brénnan, Mrs. Miss M. Fitzgerald, Anna Brossman, Mrs, F. Miss Celia Tob! . Collins, J. B. Corcors McAuliffe, Ed McCauley, J. Gorman, Mrs. James Col | Collins, Miss Alice Walsh, Mrs. Charl Dannenbaum, €51 b Red Cross Society of San Francisco \ Organized to care for the sick and wounded boys in blue e @ surhorired (o secize members wnd recenw sTHICIRNONS €0 08 recorded 408 PM In (rough tde ReTan Liguos Deaters Haxsv B sx. President Tros M Fsactsom Tressures. EDWD. G. Ospors, Commizee { Jussz B Mamxs, Vice Prendent Ww F. Rompan. Jos. M. ParkmR J E Ksvms Secictazy Cuas A Greze Rupie Fiscusscy — — N —— =5 Navis REsIDENCE Asouss. Hew $—; Anshelm Lodge No. 1%, | Leeve Bros., Mrs. B. McNally, Miss M, Wal 0. ; Mrs. George W. Kiriman, | Mrs. James Toland, Mrs. Buss, Mrs e fr nicia Red Cross, $30; Red Cross | mer, Mrs. H. Cunnlngham, Mrs. O Francisco, $5000. M. 'Nelson, Mrs. Brosnahan, Mrs. Ric 4 S Mrs. Minahen, Miss Lucy Brennan, Mrs. C. sale of seats for the Verdi Concert | Hager, Joseph Hanns, Mr. Dudiey, Mrs. Nutz, ny’s song recital, to be held Friday | Miss Alice Cunningham, Mrs. Scanlan, Mrs. next in Sherman & Clay Hall, | nolly, Mrs. J. Brennan, Mrs. J. Bresnan, Foley, Doolan, Mrs. J. Bradley, Mr: ny and Sutter streets, yes- 1g.” No doubt this entertain- d greatly to the Red Cross s the music loving people of San 0 appreciate the rare opportunity high class song recital given ts as Signor Arturs Salcini, European tenor, Miss Mae Tur- Philadelphia soprano, and the Lou Weer, n, the -known barytone, and Mr. R. Fletcher Til of San Fran- , the favorite accompanist. wing communication is self-ex- M Smith, Manager—My Dear en to acknowledge recefpt of veral and acceptable donation of h, this moment recelved. I am sure your good people overwhelm us with kindness on ac- count of our very modest effort of last evening. It was @ pleasure for us to show our appre- olation of the noble work your soclety is now and has been doing in the cause of humanity and for the comfort of Uncle Sam's soldiers. Very sincerely yours, C. McC. REEVE, Colonel Thirteenth Minnesota. The employes of the Mission-street car through their committee—W. . J. Franklin, Mr. Penn, Mr. Eisen- gtein, Mr. McClintock, Charles Debonhan and F. Tyler—besides pledging them- selves to §0 a month, have offered to assist in the great falr which is under contemplation for the benefit of the Red Cross. Subscriptions to the Red Cross Society 1p to date have amounted to $45,816 22, with the following donations included: pscriptions _recelved through Mrs. J. J. der, $1450; Laurel Wall Club (additional), Mrs. A. B. Dinkelspiel, $10; Mrs. Alleritz boys, §17; San Francisco Press Club and ists and art students, $706 70: Adame Cos- School, $810; Mrs, Sigmund Stern, memberships, $29; Mrs. M. D. Brown, $1; 1el Redding, $1; Abramson, Heunisch & public schools (additional), $423 40; Bt. $250; employes os Bros., $46 60; California Chapter D. A. R. additional), $1; memberships, Catholic Ald clety (additional subseription), No. 257, $2; Ogden, 61 Union Trust bullding, $5; em- R. R. shop, Sixth and Townsend F. 5 Co., $50; John's Presbyterian Church, , Mrs. E. B. Cutter, W. tz, Mrs. Branderstine, , Del Monte Milling Company, am of Bencla, Mrs. R. P, H Mr, Morgan, Mr. Conary, Mrs. J. Ca- ire. ‘Morgenstern, Mrs. Gamble, Hazel mes, Miss Weber, Mrs. Gibbons, Miss Cook, Barnabas Guild, Miss A. 1. Johnson, St. ke's Guild, Miss J. T. Ellls, Mr. Winn, Mur- Grant & Co., Mrs. Well, Miss Moore, Miss Slsey for Eplscopal Old Ladies' Home, Miss . , C. Larson, Mrs. Pease, s Jordan, Mrs. Bird, Mrs. E. H. Jones, hos- lity committee, Miss Herndon, Mrs. A. L. er und several friends. Recelved at State rooms two donations from Figgs, a large donation from Santa Clara, Ma~ Falla, Mrs. Macomber of Angel Island,” Palo Alto ‘and Auburn. Fresh vegetables are badly needed. The soclety will gladly send for any donation if word is sent to 16 Post street. Mrs, E. W. McKinstry, head of the Crost Miss Dil- ooe, Mrs. Sherman & Clay’s music store, | Mrs. J." Du e Brady, Brannan, Mrs. Mrs. D. Corcoran, Mrs. M. Enright. Miss Mae Burke Mo J° Kiuber, John_Leary and family, Mrs. M. G. Perry, Miss Mary Smith. The Iowa band again most generously appeared and played at the ferry. Mr. Landers, the band master, told Mrs. Lowenberg, the chairman, not to hesi- tate and send for them at any time, Donations were received at the ferry from the Sausalito Red Cross, Mr. Kell Miss Chipman, Cross Country Club, M Kidd and Mrs. Harrison. | ——e—————— HELLO A BIT LOUDER. | Alterations initheixloa.in Telephone | Building Will Necessitate | Shouting. Those who use the telephone during the next three or four days should shout in stentorian tones or they will find suit- able cause for the generation of angry passions. Owing to alterations in the of- fice of the telerhono bullding the main operating room is much like a boiler shop with the din of noises buzzing in the ears of the young lady operators. The tele- | phone company recommends distinct ut- erance on the part of patrons. —_—————— Railroad Commissioners’ Case. Judge Bahrs will hear argument this afternoon on a writ of prohibition, re- cently issued by Judge Belcher, prohibit- ing the Railroad Commissioners from fur- ther proceeding in the hearing of the case against the Southern Pacific and other corporations under the Robinson com- plaint. It was thought that the case would be argued yesterday, but the court only passed upon one point relative to the | Surladiction of the Buperior Court. e found that the court had jurisdiction to hear the case, and then, owing to a de- murrer filed by the Attorney General, ut the case over till this afternoon for Eeann‘. —_—————— Mrs. Sterritt’s Examination. Mrs. Sterritt, for many years the com- panfon of Gustav Walter, was before Judge Troutt yesterday at the instance of Josephine Walter, executrix of the estate of the late manager and proprietor of the Orpheum. Mrs. Sterritt was examined regarding the whereabouts of jewels and furniture valued at about §10,000 the exe- cutrix alleges belongs to the estate of Gustav Walter. Mrs. Sterritt claims the jewels and furniture by right of gift, and another action to determine the title to the valuable personal property will soon be tried. —_———————— . D. McCaull! R i, . Geary, Miss Mrs. D. J. Gray, | Bann, M. | Gallagher, State department, reports the following donations: Ladles' taflor-made suits; latest designs; we give credit. M. Rothschild, 211 Sutter, r. 6 & 7. A CLEAN KNOCKOUT AT THE EXCELSIORS CHARLES TYE OF OAKLAND DE- FEATS LEAHY. | e | Jimmey Riley and Charles Read | Boxed Eight Good Rounds, Which Ended in a Draw. The Excelsior Athletic Club gave its | first entertainment in its new hall, 1322 Howard street, last evening. The place W crowded long before the first event was called, and Manager Joe Kennedy | smiled happily as he glanced at the iz sed membership. e were several very tiresome pre- ries before the events of the even- > | ing were called. Such preliminaries should be dispensed with in future. Jimmy Riley and Charles Reno, light- weight boxers, hammered each other for eight rounds to the delight of the spec- | tators. Riley had a shade the better of | the first round, but the _remaining | rounds all ended in favor of Reno. Still Referee Stelzner declared the bout a draw. Riley showed very poor judgment in swinging and missing. Time and again he uttempted to land a swing on Reno's neck, but almost invariably he fell short or the blow was easily ducked by Reno. In the first round Riley staggered Reno egaingt the ropes, but failing to follow up an acvantage he lost the only good op- ortunity he had to win a quick fight. 'he fourth round was the most exciting , angered at smashed with straight lefts on the nose, closed in on his opponent and some hot give and take punishment was exchanged. glenu manifested considerable cleverness by ducking swings and in drawing Riley’s | fire at long range. It was expected that some good fight- ing would result when Jack Leahy of the Manhattan Club and Charles Tye of the Reliance Club of Oakland exchanged com- pliments. _Leahy looked anything but a fighter when he entered the ring. His | gkin was as white as chalk and his gen- eral appearance was sickly. Tye, on the other hand, looked every inch a fighter, i‘(]\dh“ seemed a rrgpzone com‘tlluglmal:lhal ahy was up against a good drubbing. In Zhe first round {eflhy held his own fairly well, but in the second he received a straight flush in the mouth and a right gult under the chin which knocked all he fighting ambition out of him. He fell on the padded carpet and was counted out. e —— WILL OF JOSEPH M. WOOD. S | An Estate Valued at $100,000 Be- | queathed Relatives of the Deceased. | | The will of Joseph M. Wood, the de- . | ceased attorney and politician, was filed for probate yesterday. The deceased left an estate consisting of real and personal | property valued at about $100,000. In the | will the testator directs that during the | settlement of the estate his widow, Mrs. | Abble Wood, recelve $250 a month for her support and that his daughter, Martha W. | Wood, be paid during the same term the | sum of §75 a month. | Following are the specific bequests: To | Mrs. Barbara Jennings, $2000; to each of Mrs. Jennings’ five children, $100; to Chas. { G. Shipman, $2000; to each of the children of the late Alice M. Dorland, §100; to At- torney J. C. Bates, $2000; to the two sisters | and a brother, $500; to the children of his brothers and sisters, $100 each. To each of his friends, F. Bowman, Joseph Blux- ome, Edward Fanning, M. H. Turrill, J. ‘W. Wessin, R. A. Robinson, J. V. Coffey, Captain E. V. Grates, John D. C. Blux- ome, George J. W. Hexsen of Brooklyn, and W. E. Greene of Alameda, $100 each; to Harry A. Steffens, $100; to Anne A. Norton, $15 a month until she becomes of | age, and then $2000 as a marriage portion; to Josephine Sullivan, a former servant of his deceased mother, $500; to Joseph ‘White, $2000; to Charles and Edward Gul- liver, $1000 each. The testator directs that the residue of his estate be dlvided as fol- lows: To his widow, his daughter Martha and his son, Willi: C. 01 each, and fo his daughters Emily and Minna, one-elghth each. The testator stated that he had been twice wedded, once in July, 1868, to Martha W. Bell, and in January, 1898, to Abbie Rose Smith, and directs that in the event the court finds that any other woman is his lawful widow she shall be bequeathed $5, and a like sum to each child not named in the will. The last provision the testator states is for the sole purpose of discouraging false claimants. e e Laborer Seriously injured. C. J. Anderson, a laborer, was taken to | the Receiving Hospital last evening suf- fering from a fracture of the pelvis. An- derson was working on an embankment on Polk street, which was about fifty feet in height. He had occasion to go to the top and had almost completed tha as. cent when the bank caved and precipi- tated him to the curb below. iie wWas seut to the hospital. Stabbed in the Back. Joseph Gallagher, 1411 Polk street, was treated at the Recelving Hospital yester- day afternoon for an incised wound in the back. He sald he was at the Lurline Baths when he;o into a dispute with one of the attendants, and he challenged bim to go outside and fizht. The attend- ant, as Gallagher turned round, jabbed him in the back with a penknife. Hardtmuth’ ‘Koh-I-Noor"” lead will outlast three othars. Try it. pen. ofl being | MINISTERS DISCUSS RELIGIOUS TOPIES. RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS FOR DR. MINTON. Interesting Papers Occupy the Atten- tion of Different Denomina~ tional Representatives. When Dr. H. C. Minton of the Presby- terian Theological Seminary at San An- selmo concluded his essay on “Theories of the Atonement” before the Methodist ministers yesterday he was repaid for his | effort by the following resolution: | “We have heard the paper of Dr. H. | C. Minton with profound interest. We | Rereby tender to him our sincere thanks | in appreciation and express our apprecia- | tlon for his presence and his presenta- | tion of this able paper, and through him we desire to convey to the Presbyterian Union our fraternal regard.” The above resolution was passed unani- mously, A nominating committee_composed of Rev. W. W. Case, Rev. F. V. Bovard and Rev. J. H. McComber, was appointed to choose officers to preside during the Fext term and report at the next meet- ng. At the Congregational ministers’ meet- ing Dr. L. H. Kellogg read a paper on “The New Mission of America Among the Nations.” He indorsed annexation of territory for humane and evangelical pur- oses. “He held that the nation should e a unit in the prosecution of matters to legitimate and logical conclusion. The ministers sustained the paper. Colonel C. A. Hopkins of Boston, repre- sentative of the American Board of Mis- slons, was present, having just returned from' China. He said that the people there are ripe for a change of govern- | ment and for foreign intervention on ac- count ‘of existing corruption. Edwards Davis, Oakland’s gensation, appeared at the Christians' meeting ready to go through any ceremony the members might offer. His matter was again referred back to the committee for further consideration. Dr. David James addressed the Presby- terian ministers on ‘‘Pastoral Work.” He sald the care of the flock is the chief interest of the church, together with the gathering in of the sheep for whom the Good Master died. He was in favor of houie-lo-huuse visitations in pastoral work. ————— FOR BETTER HIGHWAYS. Suggestions of the California Good Roads League. The California Good Roads League has just issued a circular to the taxpaying citizens of the various counties calling for an increased interest in the establishment of good roads. The circular sets forth that sufficlent money has been collected in the past ten years to bulld good, per- manent roads, and on account of the in- efliciency of the officials who have chargo | of these matters good roads are rare in this State. The committee makes the following recommendations: In addition to the duties of the County Sur- veyor already prescribed by this county govern- ment act relating to the County Surveyor, it should be compulsory for this officer to locate all roads built in his county; to inspect same after they are completed and to reject all that have not been constructed according to the plans and specifications furniehed by him, and that no money shall be paid out of the county treasury for road construction until a certifi- cate shall be obtained from the County Sur- veyor showing that all specifications and plans of the County Surveyor have been fully com- plied with. That the County Surveyor should be required to pass an examination before the State De- partment of Highways upon road construc- tion before he can take office. Failing to pass such an examination the Governor may then appoint & man who will be able to pass such an_examination. That the sprinkling question should be very carefully studied by’each county, and means provided to sprinkle roads. It is one of the most important factors in obtaining a good rond and keeping down the repairs upon same. That the wide tire law_recently passed by the Legislature s of such a legal character that it will_undoubtedly be declared unco: stitutional. We therefore urge that a new la be prepared that will meet the requirements. —in . Donegal Club’s Picnic. The regular meeting of the Donegal So- clal Club was held last evening at its headquarters in the Columbian building, and after the transaction of routine busi- ness the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: James C. Breslin, resident (re-elected); Charles S. Quig- ey, secretary; Frank Mulloy, treasurer (re-elected, fourth term); Bernard O'Brien, vice-president. = Upon a vote it was unanimously decided to glva the eleventh annual picnic of the club at Wildwood Glen, Sausalito, on Sun- day, July 31, next.- The committee of ar- ra.r;fmnentu for the management of the affalr was chosen as follows: P. B. Gal- lagher, Jeremiah Toomey. M. A. Mogan, Michaél H, McDavitt, Andrew T. M ; D, W. McNeill and F. T. Nolan, ealan, The club is very large and the oldest Irish social organization on the Pacifio Coast, its birth dating back to June, 1387, Tts pienies have been the largest that have gone out of the city from year to ear since that time. Hence a grand ime is expected. Citizen’s Republican Party. The county committee of the Citizen's Republican party met last night and ad- journed until next Monday evening after 6 mem- ney. passing resolutions in respect to th ory of the late Senator J. H, VE 21, 1898. AMONG THE PLATHOUSES ‘“ Aristocracy” Draws a Handsome House. THE ORPHEUM'S FINE BILL “CELEBRATED CASE” STILL FILLS THE ALCAZAR. Plenty of Real Fun in “Ali Baba” and a Good Performance Is Given at Morosco’s The Frawley company presented “Aris- tocracy” to a good house at the Columbia Jast night and gave a smooth and pleasing performance. However, despite the clever work done and the painstaking efforts of the entire company to please, the audi- ence was for some reason quite cold, and failed to respond to the striking climaxes in a manner suited to the merits of the production. All the principal parts were well ren- dered and the play throughout was cal- culated to please the admirers of high- class comedy drama. Bronson Howard has made the lines extremely bright and the points are clean-cut and unmistakable. “Aristocracy” is a keen satire upon that class of Americans who worship anything in human shape that has the good or bad fortune to be born with a title, and the application is made so plain that even those of the dullest comprehension can appreciate it. In _the character of Jefferson Stockton Mr. Roberts gives us a fine represe tion of a big-hearted, honest, typical Califor- nian, whose solé desirg’ I to make his young wife happy. Miss Bouton, as the wife, improves with acquaintance, her conception of the ambitious but weak wo- man being very creditable. She is a pret- ty woman and dresses the part to perfec- tion. Miss Cora Tinnle, in the character of the impulsive, unconventional Califor- nie_girl, who is not overawed by dukes or princes, made rapid progress in popu- larity by her clever efforts, and promises to_become_a prime favorite. Mr. Sam. Edwards’ English butler was up to his Zood standard of genuine comedy. Aside from an occasional dropping of accent, Mr. Alfred Hickman as the dudish French Duc was really amusing, while Mr. John T. Burke and the part of the impecinious English Marquis, in search of a rich bride presented an admirable character. The titled villain, as portraved by Mr. Bell, showed him to better advantage than his work of last week, but he could improve upon it by eliminating some of his abrupt- ness in the speaking of his lines. The other parts were well taken and the per- formance as a whole deserves a successful week. The Orpheum. The new attractions this week at the Orpheum are the best that have been seen here for some time. Tim Murphy, in his character sketches representing Henry Irving in the dream scene from “The Bells,” gave a finished and thoroughly artistic performance. His imitations of Joseph Jefferson, Sol Smith Russell, Stu- art Robson and other well-known actors were lifelike and captured the audience. He will be a big drawing card. The two Judges performed some startling and really dangerous feats of equilibrium,ren- dbreti all the more exciting from the fact that the younger in doing a very difh- cult turn lost his balance and fell, but was saved from injury by his agility and that of his partner. The Four Cohans— Josephine, Helen, George M. and Jerry- presented @& charming character sketch with some burlesque high klckln% that dls‘rlayed a_bewildering maze of lingerie and silk ribbons. They are a very clever quartet and received several flattering re- calls. Their dancing and acting are fresh and crisp, without being too boisterous or_verging on horse play. The favorites of last week show up in some new acts and were heartily wel- comed, notably Albertus and Bartram, the clever Jugglers with Tndian clubs, one of the best and neatest things of the kina ever seen on the stage. Carlin and Clark, the German comedians, are as_funny as ever. The Sa Vans, Fanny Wentworth, Katle Rooney and Wills and Loretto were as acceptable as they were last week. The Tivoli. In “All Baba" the Tivoli has a bur- lesque that should fill the opera house for weeks to come. It is bright and catchy and some of the songs will be hummed and whistled on the streets ere long. In particular Edwin Stevens’ “Her Brilliant Bright Red Hair,” with its refrain, be- g(flrfl:“lflg‘ “Fire! Fire! Fire!” Is sure to be _The burlesque follows the old Arabian Nights story pretty closely, and the open- ing act depicts Ali Baba's good luck. In the second act Cassim’s ill-luck is told and the audience is introduced into the cavern of the forty thieves, while the third act deals with their extermination | and the last with the feast of the lan-| terns. As Ali Baba, the poor woodcutter, John J. Raffael was good, and as Zizi, the lieu- tenant of the forty thieves, Phil Bra son won the favor of the house. Loul Royce, as Morgiana, the faithful sla girl of Ali Baba, and Zobeide, Cassim’'s one of the modern kind, and she ot the brilliant bright red hair were very effective, but Edwin Stevens as Absalom Abraham, a rich merch carried off the n horors, “Ali Baba” was well staged ana well played, and the more often it is seeu the more it will be appreciated. The cazar. The second week of “A Celebrated Case” at the Alcazar Theater began last evening and the attendance showed that the people enjoy an evening with Lewis | Morrison and the stock company. A welcome was accorded to Morri- \e efforts of Mis. F. ace Shew to throw a 8 into the melodrama were appreciated. When the ““Celebrated Case” goes off the hoards at the =nd of this week Morrison will present a tribute o our boys in blue in “The Nation's Lic- fenders,” supported by the entire cor pany and 100 people. The new play is sa to be replete with incidents of the pres ent war, localized by George Foster Platt. Great preparation is being made to have the piece meet with popular approval. At the Grand Opera House. “After Dark,” the famous melodrama | by Dion Boucicault, was presented at the Grand Opera-house last night with all its sensational and thrilling features, includ- ing the attempted murder scenes off Lon- don Bridge and the underground railroad | tunnel. The audience at times went wild with delight. George P. Webster has been seen to better advantage than as “Old Tom,” the boatman, but his support w: admirable. ed J. Butler did a splendid piece of character work as Dicey Mor the keeper of the gambling house, Chandos Bellingham, his partner in vi lainy, as portrayed by Landers Steven left nothing to be desired. H. Percy Mel- don as Gordon Chumley, the retired Cap- tain of Dragoons, who foiled the villains, was very effective and_gentlemanly, and Mortimer Snow pleased his_admirers as Sir George Medhurst. Maud Edna Hall, Lorena Atwood and Julia Blanc formed their respective parts with their usual judgment and cleverness. The play should have crowded houses during tlie week. At the Chutes. The bill at the Chutes Free Theater was new and every number made a hit. Al- mont and Dumont, musical artists, re- duplicated their Orpheum success; Jack- lin and Grodgens, descriptive vocalists, sang war songs, and Marion and Lynton, grotesque comedians, kept the aundience in a roar. Little Claire Fex, a petite and clever singer and dancer, and Walter and Lola Leon, trapeze performers, were well received. The moving war pictures are a great feature at the Chutes, and the scenes depicting the departure of the Peking, laden with troops, and the flag- ship New York, were greeted with cheers. | Henri Maurice Cannon, the Swiss 613- pounder, is as popular as ever. —_—————————— Fined for Contempt of Court. Behrend Joost was fined $25 for con- tempt of court by Judge Belcher yester- day. In a recent suit for possession of land on the Corbett road, on which there is a quarry, between Joost and A. B. Spreckels, the court rendered judgment against Joost. Joost, nevertheless, re- tained possession until driven away by the Sheriff, when the force of the right- ful owner began operations. Joost then appeared and destroyed the tracks used in removing stone from the quarry. Joost was then cited for contempt. DEATH IN A MORPHINE NEEDLE WALTER C. FENDERSON, a Newspaper Man, Who Accidentally Poisoned Himself. Walter C. Fenderson, a newspaper reporter, accidentally killed himself yes- terday afternoon at the Occidental Hotel by taking an overdose of morphine. The deceased came to the hotel last Saturday evening on business connected with the Stockton and Tuolumne Railroad, of which corporation he had been recently appointed press agent, with headquarters at Sonora. He had been in the habit of using the drug, and at about 8 o'clock he went to his room and injected a quantity*of morphine in his arm. He was found shortly afterward by his wife in an unconscious condition and medical aild was at once obtained. but the poison had been absorbed into the system and the unfortunate man died in about twenty minutes after he was dis- covered. The last work done by Fenderson on a city newspaper was the Federal detalt for an evening daily. ADVERTISEMENTS. 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