The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, October 18, 1898, Page 7

THE SA FRANCISCO CALL, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1898. SAILED WITH HER VALUABLE GENERAL CARGO Ship Alcides Got Away for London. BURNING OF THE BLENGFELL CAPTAIN’S FAMILY ANDELEVEN OF THE CREW PERISH. Arrival of the Steamer Doric From the Orient—Bodyguard for the Emperor of Korea Sent From China. The Briti don direct ye: ¥ with one of the most valuable ever taken from this port by 1. It c mainly of 11,203 cas Imon, 64,441 cases of ed fruit, 10,000 gallons of wine, 428,534 s of bea )13 centals of barley, es, bees- | alued in all at | © st vessel, and | & Captain Dart expects to make a quick season home. run to d wi luable cargo. @ The O. and O. Com; teamer Doric | o arrived frc with | §1 cabin engers, besides @ (0060000900000 0009006006000066060000600000006¢ S ] \__grm\ od u N ) = = APTAIN DART of the Alcides expects to make one of the quickest runs of the His vessel has a cargo valued at over $300,000, and as all the articles are wanted in the English market every day gained adds to their value. The entire cargo of the big vessel is of California production. PP0C00000000900006000 BOUND FOR. LLONDON. DIREGT. (] © & & ® & o steerage. rade betw and San Francisco. 18 fro n Yokohama and 7 OR MANILA | The Valenciato Leave ‘ To-Morrow. were lub of rea over the mat- e dismissal Honolulu Frear of He will | mission | Wil assistn | GEN. MILLER WILL REMAIN HERE TILL THE LAST. > goves Ierchants’ 1 ship Ble . his_wife and ' crew perished i of Capt nown here, a w York to Lon- He Will Finally Sail on the New- port, Accompanied by a Bat- talion of the Tennessee Regiment. ne firm owns loading a gen- eet wharf for w | It was about 9:30 o'clock yesterday 7| morning when the 800 troops designated for the Senator marched from the Pre sidlo. As has been stated in The Call, they were the Third Battalion of the ayer, who left here last | ritish Columbia, has prob- Victoria_ by this time. He T if of the Federal e the British seal- ters. The sup- about to British ng but & Se company’s steamer Au i1l not get away for Honolulu ur S . She went on the d 7d will not be ready for Second Oregon Regiment and a detach- ment from the California Heavy Artillery. street and thence by 'the water front to | Pacific-street wharf, where the Sen- ator lay, and this accounted for the wis- appointment of those who had gathered along the streets to witness the march- | ing away of the soldiers. The troops were all aboard by noon and about 3 o'clock til t dock y cargo ing da il Comp steamer a thorough overhaul- and in co nce will not leave port until 1 yvembe Oreas a newsc er at the t with an acc nt yesterday fo! After be- felt very hot ring he do him_good, . washstand with ed to t one. t and then Aztec is to rece ing, slipped out into the stream, and then as | she started on her long journey to Ma- nila she was saluted by a blast from the | whistles of all the tugs and steamers in | the harbor. Major Goodale of the Twen- ty-third Infantry was in command of tae | Senator. Orders were issued from department | headquarters late yesterday afternoon by . | General Merriam changing the pro- the right | gramme as mapped out for the sailing of ‘;}:;"(.‘{[{”fi:‘é | the Valencia. The troops were to have | gone aboarad of this transport to-day, and she was to have sailed this evening. This was the prevailing order up to 5 o'clock vesterday afternoon, and in compliance with it the California Heavy Artillery had | got their heavy baggage aboard,when Col- ed on the scow |onel Long was informed that the Valen- While coaling | cfa could not land at Angel Island for the | Second Battalion of the First Washington. s dumped on the unfor- | This necessitated a change. The artil- nd mus at the back of his g the leg perfectly log_ w lled ¥ ki le yesterday. ne of the buckets capsize son wi w an. He was a Norweglan, 22 |lery was informed that it would not go on and unmarried. | board until to-morrow morning instead of ——— | to-day. This delays the salling of the . -day owe! ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR | iransport one day. [To-9ay ‘oo ] it wiil bring over the heavy baggage of tae ixth A v troops and to-morrow uie Twenty-Sixth Annual Session of the | t‘z‘u?f:{'llxgfimv{"uxrgepbrougmdov)e‘n Just as Grand Chapter to Be Held Here soon as it is got aboard the Walencla i1l sail. The remainder of the Washing- Commencing To-Day. ‘ E)‘# ??é&mem and all, except ninety men, venty-sixth annual session of the | of the California Heavy Artillery, will 1 Chapter of the Order of the East- | B¢t away on thzk()hlo, which may wos- ill be held this vear in the | SN S [0 N0 fing has been deter- Music Hall on Sutter | mined in regard to the sailing of the three ing this morning &t 10| regiments which remain. The regiments s chapters of the jurisdiction. tieth Kansas first, the Fifty-first Iowa During the year which is closing the | second and the Tennessee last. A bat- order has done quite well in all directions, | talion of this regiment will go_on the some of the chapters having made nota- | Newport with General Miller, who is to ble accessions in membership., 2 | remain _until all of the expeditionary The elective officers of the Grand Chap- | forces have been got away. Now tuat ter a Harrison D. Rowe, grand pa-| the transports are nearly all here, General tron; Mrs. Eva M. Porter, grand matron; | Merriam does not think that it will be Lewis O. Stephens, assoclate grand pa-|very long before the last of the troops tron; Mrs. Beile Smith, oc! 1;;n§rand | will have gone. He stated yesterday that e J. Willats sec- Jane Furgeson Raabe, matron; Mrs. K setary; and Mr grand treasu; The de! tion in Pic they would be sent away just as fast as the vessels were ready for them. A | month at the very outside will be suffi- cient time to get all the forces off. For the benefit of those who wish to T. s will be tendered a recep- eer Hall in the evening. | s e forward packages to their friends among Masquerade Ball. the soldiers at Manila, the department commander gives out the announcement On Saturday, October 22, the California | that all packages not exceeding 12 by 18 by State Protective Association of Liquor |10 inches will be received up to the st Dealers will glve a masquerade ball in|Inst. They must be delivered to the depot 0dd Fellows' Hall. This association, the | Quartermaster, all charges having been paid, and will’' then be forwarded on the first transport to the isiands. Perishable only organization of salocn men in Call- fornia, has a membership of several thou- | PT84 STERNPRCH 1l “recetved. gand in San Francisco and has auxiliary | Prlate H, Hersberg, Company E, First branches {n many of the counties of the | mennesses Regiment, Who was tried by State. It Is a strong organization, and |, general court martial and found gullty this soclal function will be a reunion of | &¢8eo it e *Prejudicial to good order and the members. At midnight the McKenzie | mljtary discipline, was fined $10 and sen- Musical Society, pumbering 12 ladies, | tanced to two months' confinement at will render three original vocal selec- | phard labor under a regimental guard. tions. Four elegant prizes will be given | "Private Charles Willard, W omins i at the ball. The music for the occasion will be furnished by the Alcazar orches. tra. Grand march at 9 o’clock. The ball will be the social event of the year. Light Battery, having been found guilt —————————— Feud on Grand Avenue. traz. caColonel Middleton, surgeon in chief of J. J. Klapperich, a wagon manufac-| . -%epartment, stated yesterday that turer 3 Grand avenue, swore to a| plans for the general military hospital complaint {n Judge Joachimsen's court|{o be bullt at the Presidio had been for- yesterday for the arrest of J. W. Pence, ( warded to the War Department for ap- proval. He sald that they would be doubtlessly approved by telegraph, and that just as soon as they were approved the work of building the hospital would be_commenced. Captain Thompson, chief quartermaster of the Department of California, will shortly be promoted to his majority. In this capacity he will be assigned to the division to go to Manila with General fller. MMajnr Eugene T. Wilson, commissary of subsistence, United States Volunteers, has been relleved from duty in this de- partment to enable him to comply with the orders sending uim to St. "Louis. Major Wilson left for that city last night. rs. Coloncl_Evan Miles, the wife of Colonel Evan Miles, who was for many ears_stationed here in command of the residio, has recelved news of her hus- , also living on the ave! harge of threats to kill. Klap. d there had been il feeling be- amilies for the past four v} to some trouble A week ago Pence apperich, and two of Pence’s SRS ‘\h(-(r"’u(hor. At that time ce threatened to kil K he wes afraid of tis ife epperich, snd AL e il Failure to Provide. John S. Thompson, sccond officer of the transport Senator, s convicted by Judge Mogan yesterday of failing to sup- port his child. As the vessel was about 10 sall he was allowed to go on, promisin; falthfully to pay up. He was divorce four years ago, and has since then mot pald any alimony. A day or two after | band’s promotion to be brigadier of the diyorce he was again married and | volunteers. Colonel Miles was in com- claimed he could not support two families. | mand THEY ARE TO GO BY -RANK | Twenty-third Infantry, the recruits of the | The line of march was down Lombard | the Senator cast off her moorings and | has many friends who will be glad to learn of his promotion. Colonel Miles re- ceived his promotion in recognition of his gallant charge at El Caney. His brigade was_the third of the second divison of the Fifth Army Corps. The soldiers of the Third Battalion of the Twenty-third Infantry just before the Senator sailed made substantial recogni- tion of a gift which had been Sergeant McCluer, Company a Call_representative, “The men of the Third Battalion wish throurh The Call to | acknowledge the receipt of the very beau- | tiful flag presented by Mrs. A. W. Scott, and they also wish to extend to the peo- | ple of San Francisco their best wishes now and hereafter.” —_————— TRIED TO WRECK A SALOON. ‘Warrants Out for the Arrest of a Vicious Gang in the Mission. Warrants were Issued yesterday by Judge Conlan for the arrest of William Donellan, Frank McQuade, George Boyle, William Burns and two others on | iven them. M, said to | & charge of disturbing the peace. The | complaining witness is Otto Methmann, | groprietor of a saloon at Seventeenth and | Noe streets. | "The defendants are | boys who, the police say, terrorize the | neighborhood. Saturday night they er tered Methmann's saloon and attempted | to clean out the place. They took away part of his stove and the bread from th counter. Donellan and Boyle were ar. | rested early Saturday morning and | charged with malicious mischief. The | | cases were called in Judge Conlan’s court | | yesterday and continued. "As Donellan | failed to appear his bail of $20 was clared forfeited and a bench warrant was | | fssued for his arrest. | | “The gang is also accused of tearing | down election signs and pulling up poles | for holding election banners. MAYOR PHELAN SAID l “HELLO” TO PORTLAND soung men and | TELEPHONE WIRES ST2.UNG TO THE FAR NORTH. | An Official Conversation Between the Executive Officers of Both | Cities. “Hello, Portland. Hello, hello. | Get closer to the phone. What? | right. Get the smayor there.” | “Hello, Mayor Phelan. Here's Portland. | Talk to them.” This brief conversation started the talk between the Mayors of the two great cities of the Pacific Coast yesterday after- noon, after the telephone company got all the *bugs” off the wires. It is an accom- plished fact, and one can now talk to Portland or Seattle just as easy as to Oakland. This was proven conclusively when the Mayors of the two citles talked and extended congratulations yesterday. Mayor Phelan was called to his telephone, and being prepared for the ordeal imme- diately began his address, interlarding his remarks with frequent inquiries as to whether he was heard or not. The re- sponses being satisfactory, he said: “San Francisco 1s much gratifled to have been brought within direct speaking distance of the city of Portland. Such service will tend to draw us closer to- gether and unify the interests of the Pa- cific Coast.” To this Mayor W. S. Mason of Portland lay commercial relations be woven more closely since the means of communication are by this method a reat advance over all previous facilities. May the cities of San Francisco and Port- land ever occupy the position of leaders in all enterprises that will advance the interests of the Pacific Coast.” A brief good-by ended the conversation and the little ceremony was over. Audil- ble communication between the two citles more_than 600 miles apart was established, and henceforth if you want to talk It is simply a_question of having the price. After the close of the official conversa- tion several invited guests at both ends of the line held short talks, and then the party at this end of the line went over the big building and examined the vari- ous departments from roof to lower floor. The telephone company has been work- ing Industriously for several months in its efforts to get the long distance wires to the far north, and now congratulates itself upon the accomplishment of the fact. The heavy copper wires have been strung until a network covers the north- Western territory, and as a result the commercial interests of the entire Pacific Coast will be greatly improved and alded. It is expected by the company that aluminum,wires will replace those of cop- per at an early date, and as the former are lighter than copper it will cause not only a great saving in the actual cost of the wires, but will mnterlulli; reduce the number of poles on which the wires are strung. A LOVELORN RANCHER. Andy Anzene of Fort Bragg Is De- termined to Wed Nellie Buckley. Andy Anzene, the rancher from Fort Bragg, who was arrested last Thursday on a charge of burglary for stealing a silk dress from the apartments of Miss Nellle Buckley, 118 Sixth street, had the case dismissed yesterday by Judge Mogan for lack of prosecution. Miss Buckley appeared in court and said she did not want to prosecute, as Anzene had re- turned the dress. In fact she did not want to have anything more to do with im. Andy told the Judge that ho proposed to start a butcher shop on Sixth street, and he would still continue to court Nel- lie, as he was determined to make her his wife. He had loved her at Fort Bragg and he loved her still. A Pugilistic Baker. Henry Bender, a baker, was arrested yesterday afternoon on a warrant charg- ing him with battery. The complaining witness s Joseph Ott, janitor in the Bak- ers'’ Home, on Mission and Fourth streets. Saturday night Bender took of- fense at something Ott had done and fn.ve him an unmerciful thrashing. His 'ace was badly cut and his eyes black- ‘What? All of the First Infantry here and hej ened and swollen. BONDSMEN MAY HAVE T0 PAY SCHOOL BILLS Auditor Broderick Is Alarmed. - WARNS THE SCHOOL BOARD | EXCESS OF EXPENSES OVER INCOME CHARGED. Debt Cannot Be Carried Over and Creditors Have No Recourse Except Against the Sureties. Auditor Broderick visfied Secretary Welsh of the School Board yesterday aft- ernoon and served formal warning through him to the members of the board that they were in danger of grave compli- cations affecting their bondsmen. The Auditor sald: “If the present rate of ex- | penditures by the School Board is main- talned I do not see anything ahead ex- cept suits against the bondsmen of the members by the claimants on unpaid bills contracted by the board for which there is no money to pay. The law expressly forbids the incurring of such debts above the limit of ap{;roprln(lnns. ‘When the thing is done the bondsmen are legally liable. Last evening one of the members the School Board stated to me that t board had already incurred indebted- ness to the extent of $70,000 in excesssof its revenues. If this be true then I think that the bondsmen in question will have the privilege of paying for certain new schoolhouses and lots, instead of the tax- payers. ““The board has a fixed lability for sal- aries and can easily see whether it is running ahead of its income. When it reaches the limit of its funds this year the Auditor cannot allow any more claims and there is no way of carrying the debt over Into next year, as the law only al- lows the School Board a certain sum per capita, and that sum has been secured this year to the last dollar. It would be dodging the statutes to attempt to collect money next year to pay the overexpendi- tures of this year, and the courts have al- ready held that such an evasion of the in- tent of the law cannot be tolerated. It would be well for the members of the Board of Education to fully understand this matter now, before they get into the mire hopelessly. As things stand now, they are in a bad_ box, provided their fund is overexpended, as I have reason to believe from the statement made to me.” Secretary Welsh protested that the board could not know what its full appro- priation would be until the close of the fiscal year, as one-half of the State money comes in at that time. He thought that the appropriation would be considerably larger from the State this year than ft was last year. At the last meeting of the board Direct- or Head presented 2 statement that the board was almost hopelessly involved fin- ancially, and warning it to desist. He was opposed to the appointment of an- other teacher or the incurring of further expenses of any kind. ‘Auditor Broderick’s statement will fall like a very wet blanket ugon the Board of Education, and will probably result in some careful financial calculations within the next few days. St. John’s Bazaar Entertainment. St. John's Bazaar, which is being held in the old St. Mary’s College building, is enjoying the greatest success. Every evening a large crowd 1s In attendance and small and large sums are spent in an effort to ald the undertaking. On Wed- nesday evening St. Anthony’s booth will entertain the visitors with a fine nro- ramme. Mrs. Thomas Minihan and Mrs. §ohn Mitchell, who preside over the booth, have prevailed on the following well- known artists to appear: Kelly & Mar- lowe, in their specialties; Miss L. Resing, voeal solo; Kittie Meda and Miss Hazel Thornton and Miss Emma Newman, fancy dances; Miss Madge Connolly, reading: Loughery’s orchestra will furnish music during tgo evening. Patriots to Be Elevated. The United States Civil Service Commis- slon has placed the position of elevator conductor on the civil service list and wiil establish an eligible list from which va- cancies may be filled. Applicants must be citizens and between the ages of 21 and 60 years, and are required to show ability and physical qualifications and to have had experience. Residents of San Francisco will have precedence. Persons desiring to enter the examination should apply to Miss Belle C. Lewald, secretary og the Board of Examiners at the Main D Postoffice on Washington street. ——————— Divorce Suits Filed. Joseph L. Patnaude has applied for a divorce from Mamie Patnaude, alleging infidelity as a cause of action. Ida Con- stantine asks for a divorce from George D. Constantine on the ground of deser- tion. Florence M. Collins alleges that her husband, Frederick R. Collins, has been accustomed to treat her in a cruel man- ner, and she asks for a divorce on that ground. [TALIAN FAIR IS OPENED AUSPICIOUSLY For Church of Saints Peter and Paul. WILL CONTINUE ONE WEEK BAZAARS THAT APPEAL TO THE CHARITABLY INCLINED. League of the Cross Cadets Will Per- form for the Purpose of Rais- ing an Armory Fund. The ennual bazaar for the church of Saints Peter and Paul, under the patron- age of Its parishioners, was formally thrown open to the public last night by Mayor James D. Phelan. He compliment- ed the people of the Italian race upon thefr progress on this coast and praised the ladles in charge of the varlous booths for the tasteful decorations of the places under thelr care. A special musical programme has been arranged for each evening of the week. Last night the choicest bit on the pro- gramme was a solo, “Day Dreams,” con- tributed by Miss Annfe Rooney, the well- known soprano. She was accompanied by Miss Welsh. Professor Manlloyd contrib- uted “The Palms,” while Mascagni Man- dolin Club, under the direction of Profes- sor Piceirillo, rendered several selections. The programme to-night will be con- tributed by the glee club of Company M, League of the Cross Cadets. The various booths are in charge of the following ladies and gentlemen: Children of Mary booth—Mrs. Dr. Pescia, Miss Ginocchio, president of the Sodality; Miss Campodonico, vice president. Mary Help of Christians booth—Misses Eda Beronlo, Eda Lertora, Mrs. C. Masoero, Mrs. L. J. Watson, Misses A. Arata, F. Baclgalupi, C. Borlini, C. Chichizola, 1. Garbarino, M. Ol- cese, M. Stevenot, J. Wilson. Columbus booth—Mrs. Benjamin C. Brum, Mrs. Daneri, Misses Hattle Bendano, M. Arll, F. Manalli, A. de Vincenzi, S. Lemardinl, A. Tasazsa. Dewey booth—Mrs. A. Spadina, Misses Lydia Spadina, A. Spadina, J. Lenarmund, R. Fra- poli, I Spencer, R. Merlo, I. Blamchi, 8. For- ner,’ C. Smith, Mes: . Root and J. Lombard. St. Lucla booth—Mrs. G. Caglieri, Mmes. M. E. Ferrea, S. Bertolucci, K. Quilicl, C. Cuneo, Cella, E. Cervelll, C. Garlbaldi, Misses A. Lambruski S. Casassa, 'S. Rocca, L. Ferrea, Merlo and A. Caglleri. Don Bosco refreshment parlor—Mrs. Virginia Cervellf, Miss K. Ollva, the Misses Lorenzi, Miss Ratagliati and Miss Grandona. Postoffice, in connection with Mary Help of Christlans booth Steffani. Fish pond, In connection with St. booth—Miss A. Caglieri. Manila grab, in connection with Dewey booth —Miss Angle Spadina. Prize wheel—J. Oliva and assistants. St. Dominic’s fair will be continued an- other week. There will be an_elaborate closing performance on Saturday. This change in the original plans was deemed advisable, owing to the number and value of articles in the various booths and also becau: of an increased attendance. St. Patrick’s parish fair will also be con- tinued during the present week. The League of the Cross Cadets, under Cap- tain Power, entertained tho: present last night with an interesting drill. The mar- ried men of the parish will be the guests to-night. The ladies’ auxiliary of the Congrega- tion Shaari Zedek of the Stockton-street synagogue will promote a fair in Union Square Hall from December 10 to 19, in- clusive, the proceeds of which are to be devoted to lifting the church mortgage. A patriotic fair will open this evening at Emanuel Baptist Church, Bartlett street, to relleve the church of deb Lucia gramme for the opening follows: C ter impersonation, Lieutenant Richie, Twentieth Kansas Volunteers; baritone solo, the Rev. J. George Gibson; trio, Miss Mabel Craig, Miss Edna Craig and Mrs. M. E. Gallahorn; glee club, selections, Twentieth Kansas Volunteers; piano solo, Mrs. McNab. Miss Pugh of the Tenth- avenue Baptist Church of Oakland will assist in the music. The fair in aid of St. John's parish, now being held in Old St. Mary's College, con- tinues to attract crowds nightly. During the week the following will entertain visi- tors to the fair: This evening, Company O, League of the Cross Cadets. Wednes- day evening, St. Anthony's booth, under the direction of Mrs. Minehan and Mrs. John Mitchell; St. Patrick’s booth, under the direction of Mrs. Meinke and Mrs, Dennison. Thursday evening—The _re- freshment stand, under direction of Mrs. Cherry. Robert Emmet booth, Mrs. Mec- Lester and Mrs. McDevitt. Friday even- ing, Immaculate Conception Sodallty. Sat- urday evening, Dewey soda fountain. sl Cadets Will Entertain. Company H, League of the Cross Cadets, will give a grand musical and literature entertainment (and descriptive war views), at Metropolitan Temple on Thurs- day evening, November 3. A feature of the entertainment will be the distribu- tion of medals won by the various con- testants at the field day, held at Glen Ellen, September 9, together with the handsome trophy, donated by Mayor James D. Phelan, and won by this com- | pany. The descriptive war views to be shown are from a rare coilection, consist- ing of views from Stntiago de Cuba, Ma- nila and its surroundings. In all a select programme has been ar- ranged and an enjoyable evening’s enter- tainment can be anticipated by all who attend. The object of this entertainment is to assist in raising a fund with which this company intend to erect their own arm . The committee in charge of the entertainment is as follows: John Weat- ing chairman: James E. Power, Thomas Eceles, John Whelan, John Daly, Thomas Phelan, W. McMahon, W. Mouge, James Needham, John T. Sullivan and William Coogan. PROJECTED NEW FERRY. Meetings Called for the Purpose of Promoting the Enterprise. Interest in the projected new passenger ferry between Oakland and San Fran- cisco 1s increasing rapidly, and it is evi- dent the enterprise will receive substan- tial support from people across the bay. The property owners of Lorin are con- sidering the proposition to give the scheme their financial support and have invited the representatives of the Realt: Syndicate, Messrs. Beardslee and Lloyd, to explain the plans of the company at a public meeting to be held at that place thig evening. ) committee of the prominent ecitizens of Golden Gate have called a meeting of the, realty holders of that section, to ve e “toomorrow evening. It s exo pected that it will be larFely attended and that the gathering wiil result in a healthy list o subscr ptions to the in- ares of the syndicate. ve’i“;:‘;lel:‘l!ee’;.‘l’ln for the h?Y’I’Bflt of the ple of Berkeley will be held some next week. — e——— Patriotic Banquet. The California Society of the Sonsof the American Revolution will commemorate the surrender of Yorktown by Lord Corn- wallis at a banquet at the California Ho- tel on Wednesday evening, October 19. During the course of the banquet promi- nent speakers will speak upon the fol- lowing interesting subjects: ‘“‘American Imperialism, or Our New Colonial Pol- icy,” “Yesterday, To-Day and To-Morrow in American ‘History,” = ‘‘The American Navy at Yorktown and Santiago,” “The American lgav, meAEdX Hlflmsme chy;. o Oregon,” ““An_Anglo-Saxon Al- e 'na"l‘he Xgmerlcan Surgeon Upon the Battlefield,” ‘““America in the Ori- ent,” “The Battle of Yalu River. and the Battle of July 8 Contrasted,” and “An Imperial Democracy.” 20~ ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— The fac-simile signature of is on every wrapper _of CASTORIA. | | ment appropriations. 100 BUSY T0 ATTEND T0 THE CITY BUSINESS Supervisors Did Not Have a Quorum. FIRST FAILURE IN YEARS FIGHT OVER THE GAS VETO IS POSTPONED. The Mutual Company Serves Notice of Its Intention to Contest the Lighting Contract in the Courts. The Board of Supervisors did not meet vesterday afternoon. It was the first time in four years that a Monday came and went without a session of the board. Perhaps the most surprised persons in the Supervisors’ chambers were the six city fathers who had responded to the usual call for a meeting and discovered that there would be none. “Where’'s Dodge? Where's that mili- tary Supervisor? These and similar questions were propounded in vain. Dodge, Rottanzi, Britt, Smith and De- lany could not be found. Some suspicious person among tiae onlookers started the report that the absentees had put up a job to stay away until Supervisor Morton returned, so that they could muster the necessary nine votes to pass a resolution over the Mayor’'s veto to pay to the San Francisco Gas and Electric Company the disputed bills for August gas amounting to $869650 and the September account, aggregating $15,928 55 for street lighting. 'his story lacked strength, however, as Dodge, was known to be opposed to the ayment of the bills in question. Later e effectually disposed of the allegation, so far as he was concerned, by appearing at the Supervisors’ rooms. He had_ been out electioneering and was, he said, de- gendmg upon- the dilatory ’ ways of the upervisors to get into the meeting before it closed. The other absentees did not show up and their excuses will have to be filed later. Suffice it to say that Mayor Phelan adjourned the board to meet at his call, probably some time before next Monday. The attorneys for the Mutual Electric Company, Messrs. Llovd & Wood, had given written notice to Auditor Broderick during the afternoon that they would serve injunction papers on him_ immedi- ately, in case the Supervisors ordered the gas bills paid over the veto of the Mayor. It was further stated that the Mutugl Company would seek to destroy the pres- ent contract in the courts on the ground : . Superv Kins was /asked as to what_action the board would probably take in relation to the veto. He replicd: “So far as I am concerned I don’t care what is done. It makes little difference whether or mot the veto is overridden.’” Haskins is one of the nine who knockad out the first gas contract veto. Another matter which was scheduled for the meeting yesterday was the final apportionment of the different depart- Haskins, who is a member of the Finance Committee having the matter in charge, stated that it was the intention to bring in a report makin no increase in the money to be devote: to the Health Department. This news will be somewhat of a surprise to the Board of Health, as it was confidently predicted that the Supervisors would ac- cede to the request for a larger allow- ance. To-morrow evening the Health ADVERTISEMFNTS. Be Prepared For winter, for it may begin to rain any day. Don’t wait until you actual- ly require heavy footwear, but come in now and fit a solid pair of service- able shoes that will last you through the winter. Have them broken in and ready to wear. Many a man cripples himself by changing suddenly from Tlight summer to heavy winter shoes. Our stock is complete, Alaska Seal Box Calf and Winter Russias in every style, with heavy soles and extension edges, calf or drill lined. No stock in this city is so complete, with prices to suit the times, ranging from $2 50 up- ward. Alaska Seal Shoes, Lace or Con- gress ...... BT Alaska Seal Shoes, Blac Country orders solicited. Send for Illustrated Catalogue. B. KATCHINSK]I, Philadelphia Shoe Co. 10 Third St., San Franeiseo. AMUSEMENTS. TIVOLI OPERA-HOUSE. Mrs. Ernestine Kreling, Proprietor and Manager. THIS EVENING—— THE TALK OF THE TOWN! THE LAUGHING SUCCESS! The Merry Operatic Fantaste, SS1HE CIRCUS QUEENT” ——A GREAT CAST.— MIRTH and MELODY! BEAUTY and GRACH! Grand Matinee Every Saturday at 2 p. m. NEXT: “GIROFLE-GIROFLA I’ Popular Pric = .2 and 50 Cents. B.—A R a v the Matinee, Zc. Our Telephone—Bush 9. CONCERTS AND RESORTS. 7 Board will hold' its lar meeting, and it is quite probable that something will be done toward -reducing the force of employes. Another Soldier Lost. TUnited States District Judge Hawley yesterday discharged on habeas corpus Chester A. Morris of the First Washing- on Volunteers. Mr. Morris enlisted at t the age of 20 without the consent of his parents. AMUSEMENTS. BALDWIN THEATER. A CHARMINGLY AMUSING PLAY. Augustin Daly's Comedy, LOVE IN HARNESS! As Presented by the FRAWLEY CO. and BLANCHE BATES ALL THIS WEEK—MATINEE SATURDAY. Prices—25c, 0c, T5¢ and $1. Next Monday—THE PRISONER OF ZENDA. NOTE Friedlander, Gottlob & Co. an- ® nounce that the CALIFORNIA THEATER will reopen for the season next Sunday night, Oct. 23. The attraction will be the drama, ‘“THE SPAN OF LIFE,"” presentéd by Wm. Calder’s splendid Eastern Company, at the New California Theater scale of prices, 15c, 25c, 35¢_and 50c. Matinee, 25c. COLUMBIA THEATER. A BIG HURRAH HIT! THE REAL FUNNY BOYS, MATHEWS AND BULGER, Direction of Dunne & Ryley, Presenting Their New Rag Time Opera. \BY THE SAD SEA WAVES. Company of 35, embracing NELLIE HAW- THORNE and JOSIE DE WITT. ‘SOWING THE WIND.” NOTE. ,EFrictiander, Gotticb & Co. an e nounce that the CALIFORNIA THEATER will reopen for the season next Sunday night, Oct. 23. The attraction is to be “THE SPAN OF LIFE,” a drama of great strength, presented by Wm. Calder’s fine East- ern Company. The New California Theater scale of prices, 15c, 25, 35c and 50c, prevailing. COMEDY THEATER. EVERY EVENING! Covery ¢ CLARA THROPP. A HOWLING SUCCESS FROM THE START! MATINEES WED., SAT. AND SUN. 25C TO ALL PARTS. Presenting the operatic farce comedy success, “WHERE'S MATILDA” UP TO DATE. PRETTY GIRLS. CATCHY BRIGHT AND CLEVER SPECIALTIBS. DON'T OVERLOOK OUR SOUVENIR MATINEES. BVENING PRICES 15c, 25¢, 35¢ and S0c. Seats—Comedy Theater and 710 Market st. ALCAZAR THEATER. LAST WEEK. Belasco and De Mille’s drams, THE WIFE|— ONLY MATINEE SATURDAY. NEXT WEEK—Special production, David | Belasco's beautiful drama by the sea, “MAY BLOSSOM.” | Seats...... PHONE MAIN 254, ALHAMBRA, ©0%200r e ones. | Harry Jackson.... +-...Sole Manager THREE BIG SHOWS IN ONE! CUBAN OPERA, ROBERT DOWNINE, | VAUDEVILLE 15 CENTS. And the Drama, 25 CENTS. “/OVER THE SEA!” | 50 CENTS. Matinees Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Entire Balcony. .10 Cents Lower Fioor. 25 Cents ALL FOR 10 CENTS. MR. AND MRS. EDWIN MILTON ROYLE AND COMPANY In “CAPTAIN IMPUDE{(CE" condensed to one act. FELIX AND BARRY, Comedy Gtars. RAY BURTON, Equilibrist and Shooting Staz, LOUIS M. GRANAT, Unique Whistler. MARY NORMAN, Society Caricaturist. Reserved seats, 26c; opera. chairs and box seats, 50c. Matinees Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. MOROSCO'S GRANDZ:: HOUSE ‘WALTER MoRosCo, Sole Lessee Manager FOURTH WEEK OF JAMES M. BROPHY. Initial Production of the Thrilling Drams, STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART! AN ENTRANCING STORY! EXQUISITE SPECTACULAR EFFECTS! SEE the deck of the 8. S. Mistletoe and de- struction of vessel by fire. Detalls of a French execution. The guilloth POPULAR PRICES ~ Telephane Green 861, Reserved Seats, . . . 25 and 80c. Family Circle and Gallery, . . 10¢. MATINEES SATURDAY AND !UNDA' CHUTES AND 200! EVERY AFTERNOON AND EVENING. AN UNPARALLELED VAUDEVILLE BILL IN THE FREE THEATER! KELLY and VIOLETTE, Society Sketch Artists; DALE _and _ARTHUR, _ Knock- about Comedians; LITTLE MINNIE BERLIN, Baritone; MASON and LINSLEY, Triple Hori: Zontal Bar Performers, and EUSAPIA, Political Transformation Dancer. Great Hit of LIL- LIAN STEWART, the “‘Tough Girl.” SEE THE MUNICIPAL CANDIDATES IN MOVING PICTURES. 10c, including Zoo and Theater; Children, 6o; Sundays and Holidays, 10c. FINEST OF THE YEAR! SHERMAN, CLAY & COS HALL. MASQ[TERADE TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! —FIRST OF— THE HEINRICH RECITALS! MR. AND MRS. MAX HEINRICH AND MISS JULIA HEINRICH, Interpreters of the Classics in Song! PRICES, Tic AND 31 00. SEATS ON SALE at Shermen, Clay & Co’s Music_House SUTRO BATHS. Open Dt_!lvmuvng A. M. to 8 P. M. During inter Scason. ADMISSION 10c - - = - CHILDREN 5o Bathing, with 3 children, fwe. BALL! CALIFORNIA STATE PROTECTIVE AS- SOCIATION OF LIQUOR DEALERS. ODD FELLOWS' HALL, SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22. Prizes for most original costume; best - otlc costume; best sustained character; d- somest dre: lady. ‘Alcazar Orchestra, Edward Lada, lmb':l: turnish music. McKenzie Musical Sociel 125 lady voices will render three selections at ‘midnight. Grand March at 9 o'clock. Tickets §l.