The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, April 21, 1901, Page 23

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NATIVE SONS ARE READY TO LEAVE FOR THE PLACE OF RENDEZVOUS AVE BIRLS IAE ORABGED | < FROM DENS The Federal Authorities | Cause Consternation | in Chinatown. + s Marshal scen Shine and Posse De- | d Upon Mongolian Quarter. ‘ | SR e Thirty-Four Shrieking Females Taken Into Custody, but Sixteen of Them Are Afterward Released. all n the drag- the officers and the: 2 found | to be held until came afterward | he prisoners | e result of Attorney Gen- United States Dis- er and created ngolian slave ming, wer completely by | zed what was = marching attention the the the and k alleys and These wo- hout _the as slave of them | nt bufld- | in the | wi g the were at Qurin; many as a dozen he officlals were Mongolians, how- had a right to hels were in dark- 1 reigned in the men who man- g party Kkept | that they will | old quarters ler Marshal De Lancie, . Gassaway,’ Dunn, Gjes- Rickards and Da ners will be taken be- | courts to determine legal right to re- it -the. offictals are | eportation of a num- artially destroy Calit way will r n ex ay, April p ch ticket | P depart from Tiburon return leave Ukiah p. 1 5 on sale et office, Sy ng an Insulting Letter. een-year-oM boy ates Marsha on complaint of vs. He is charged 1 obscene and in- Falkner of 9211¢ His case will United States | CRVILLE—Elizabeth trix of the will of | has sued the city of | on bonds issued mber 14, 1863, for the nt of Placerville. B by the der rellef of Fire Depa. | ciation with a monster gavel of high | mont | eral will R PR ¢ « - -the ground - of AT SANTA BARBARA FOR WEEK 0 — Delegates Are Entertained at a High Jinks on the Eve of Their Departure for the South. . ol +* | Henry Lunstedt Prepares to Meet an Opponent From Los Angeles Who Aspires to Be Recording Angel for the Order. Henry S. Martin Wields Gavel. HSMARTIN.G.GRADCLIFFE S V.CoSTELLO. J RKKOWLAND. USHNELL o PH oTO-- OR many years in the past the delegates to the Grend Parlor of the Native Sons who came to San Francisco on thelr way to the place of meeting were on the eve of departure entertained by Stanford Par- lor, but last night the entertainment was given by the Past Presidents’ Ass tion. It was in the nature of a first- high jinks and for a first effort in that line the new association scored a mag- nificent success. That was the opinion | of more than 500 natives of the Golden State, who were kept in the best of hu- mor from 8 o'clock until late after mid- night. Henry 8. Martin, the grand treasurer, was the sire of the jinks, with J. Emmett Hayden of Tamalpais Parlor as general talent introducer. At the opening of the jinks the sire was presented by the as: polished wood, mounted with silver ban and decorated with the colors of the or- der. Then, to preserve order, in case there should be any disturbance, the sire appointed W. P. Johnson, a six-footer from Sequoia Parlor, and decorated him FORMER SUPERYS ER SUPERVISOR DOANE PASSES AWAY Had Been Prominent in Busi- ness Circles for Forty Years. eof the firm ot 1ddenly at his late res- reet, at 11 o’clock on deceased had been merchants Ex-Stperv Doane & Co. e, 105 Twelfth s night. The it among the husetts. in 1552. He repre- E ors during the years of 1850-81 and position of zcting Mayor for six iring the absence in the East of Tloch. For some time past Mr. Doane had been compla g of heart trouble, and it was his wish that when the end came it should come as it did—suddenly and without suf- fering. The surviving family consists of a widow, two sons, Frank and George, and two daughters, Tda and Alice. The fun- place from Masonic Temple, Post and Montgomery streets; to-morrow afternoon at 2 o’ of Mount Moriah Lodge of Masons. ceased was in his 66th year. e T e o Police Judge’s Hat Stolen. A sneak thief entered Judge Fritz's chambers yesterday morning and stole a % hat, which he Jhad just purchaséd to Wear on a few days' irip to the south. The thief left a battered old “tile” so that the Judge would not be without some sort of covering for his head. He had to in- Vest in anether $5 hat, but he would give ten times the amount to find the thief. ————————— Question of Major Lewis’ Sanity. The case of “Major” Lewis, who was acquitted on a charge of forgery by a jury in Judge Lawlor's court a week ago on insanity, was .called in Judge Lawlor's court yesterday. The de- fendant's attorney wanted the Judge to refer the question as to Lewis' sanity to the Insanity Commissioners, but the Judge Mayo: De- ment for a week. enth Ward in the Board of | ock under_the auspices | R sl S, - LILRLAT GRAND OFFICERS OF THE GRAND PARLOR, N. S. G. W. with a star which bore upon it the in- seription “Sulli-van, Chief of Police.” A Monster Gavel. A rap with the monster gavel, which is the size of a ship calker’s maul, was the signal for silence, and then Barton's band, with “Professor Sousa” as leader, played appropriate music. Then there was the following programme, the numbers being by professionals from the theaters FIRE DESTROYS THO OEEAN BEAGH HOLSES |Lack of Water Prevents Ef- fective Work by Fire | Department. e | A fire out in “Cartown,” on the Ocean Beach, or Forty-eighth avenue, between I and J streets, at 6:30 o'clock last night destroyed the four-story frame dwelling occupied by Dennis O'Brien and damaged the adjoining dwelling owned and occu- pied by J. Seebein. The boiling over of a pot of lard on the stove in O'Brien’s house was the cause of the fire. The house was originally built for a tank house, but was transformed into a residence. The heavy timbers of which it was constructed burned fiercely. Lack of water prevented effective work by the Fire Department. Engines 36 and 23 responded, and when it was seen that the O'Brien place was doomed a bucket trigade was organized by the men of En- gine 36, and all energies were directed toward saving the adjoining _house. O'Brien’s loss is estimated at $1300 and Seebein’s at $200. | —_——— [ | Many Laborers Join Union. | An enthusiastic open meeting of the | Laborers’ Protective Union No. 8944 was | held last night at 1320 Howard street for the purpose of inducing laboring men to | become members of the union. The meet- | ing was well attended. Thomas Westoby | acted as chairman. Speeches explaining the principles and aims were made by R. | T. Gamble of the Stablemen's Union, Alexander Dijea. secretary of the Musi- | clans’ Union, and a member of the Milk- men's Union; H. Gallagher, assistant sec- | retary of the Labor Council; Grand Or- | ganizer Plerce of the American Federa- | ton of Labor Unions; John McCartney, Edward Rosenberg, secretary of the Labor Council; J. H. Wiedmann, presi- | dent_of the Laborers’ Protective Union, | and Michael Fox, treasurer of the Labor- | ers’ Protective Union. The opinions and | statements fayorable to the union which | were.advanced by the speakers were lib- erally applauded. At the conclusion of the speechmaking the majority of the labor- | ers present advanced to the platform and -Gecided to take the matter under advise- | afixed their names to the membership roll. by kindness of the managers and by first- class amateurs: Vocal selections by the Columbla Quartet, J. C. Flood, J. Donohue, G. C. Wallace and J. Colgan; vocal solo, Cecil Cowles of the Or- pheum; specialties, Ed Higgins and A. Fletch- er of the Columbia Minstrels; barytone solo, Hugo Herzer; heel and toe dancing by Master Montague Barton; basso solo, Professor Sandy; instrumental music by the band; monologue, Henry Auerbach of Army and Navy Parlor, Who appeared as Teddy Roosevelt; card mani- FRIENDS OF HARNEY - MEET AT HIS HOME Ex-Harbor Commissioner Is Given Reception on Retirement. TR Major P. J. Harney, ex-Harbor Commis- | sioner, was tendered a surprise party at | his home, 1521 Masonic avenue, last night. | Major Harney’s water front associates | were present and a large number of his | many " political friends also attended to | offer congratulations and join in the mer- | rymaking. The occasion of the affair was | the major's retirement from the Harbor | Commission and all united in testimony | of his efficlency and popularity. e as- sembly, 200 strong, invaded the major's house a little before 9 o’clock and mad= merry till a late hour in speech making and feasting. M. A. Devine introduced Major Harney to the guests, after which ex-Governor Budd addressed the company. He spoke of his long !r(endshlnsvith the major and the regret which he_felt with all’ others at his retirement. He said that Major Harney's long and successful political ca- reer-had been one of which any one might | be justly nroud. Major Harney responded with gratitude at the honor conferred upon him, statin; how highly he valued the good opinion o% the friends who had gathered at his home |and expressing the wish that he might | retain their friendship throughout the re- mainder of his life. A quartet rendered several songs. ‘ The Misses Harney and Miss Fleming also sang and received hearty applause. Mrs. Harney, her three daughters, Miss Ma: Reynolds and Miss Rose Ryan attende to the serving of the banquet and were the subjects of frequent toasts. Mark De- vine was ‘toastmaster and the following named responded briefly, testifying to the high esteem in which Major Harney is hteld by his friends and business. associ- ates: z Ex-Senators Raw and McGanney, E. S. Malloy, R. C. Craft, J. J. Seary, H. Har- old, M. J. McGrath, F. Skelly, J. Roan, E. Buckley, Captain P. Brown, M. J. Cur- tin, W. Ferrel, D. Considine, P. Hender- son, J. Flemming, Ryan, Captain Brock and R. J. O'Reliily. Regrets were read from President Kil- burn u'xs‘:’{‘udolnh Herold of the Harbor | Commi pulation by J. Warren Keane; tenor solo, Wil- lfam O'Brien; cakewalk, Fred O'Connell and Willlam Patch; vocal duet, the Ball Brothers; vocal solo by ““The Only Lennie”; ragtime music, Professor McMany: vocal solo, H. Cole- man; selections, the Emerald Glee Club; plano selections, Professor Purcell; vocal se- lections, the Columbia trio: vocal solo, J. B. Whitterore, great grandson of Commodore Sloat; dialect stories, Jack Halland; coon songs, Newton Lambert of the Columbian Min- strels:_barytone solo, George Cheney: banjo solo, Henry Apleby; . seléctions, California Minstrel Quartet; funnyisms, Tom Mahoney, WL NSHER LIRS N AN AUTOMOBLE The Fire Commission Intends Making Sullivan a Chauffeur. The introduction of the automobile into the San Francisco Fire Department is soon to occur, and Chief Sullivan is to be the first man equipped with the latest annihilator of space. The machine which the Chief will use is to be made by an Eastern firm, and according to present plans will be the speediest one on. the coast. At a meeting of the Fire Commissioners yesterday the matter of procuring the automobile was thoroughly discussed anu met with the approval of the entire board. Chief Sullivan drew the attention of the Commissioners to the obstructions in the streets east of First and south of Market streets. He stated that the sidewalks and both sides of the roadways were occupied by lumber piles and junk to such an ex- tent that it was almost impossible to reach the. hydrants. The Commissioners were requested to call the attention of the Board of Public Works and also the Chief of Police to the nuisance. The Chief- was instructed to report to the Commissioners where more hydrants are necessary, the Commissioners promis- ing to place them in position. A company to be known as Engine 37 is soon to be formed and will be located at Twenty-third and Florida streets. Fol- lowing are the members of the new com- pany: William Holmes, captain; Ed Dougher- ty, engineer; M. Barrett, driver: J. F. O'Donnell, stoker: George Lahusen, M. O’Neill, William Taylor, hosemen. The following appointments from the waliting list were made: E. O'Neill, driver, engine 20; S. H. Si- mcn, hoseman, chemical 1; J. Driscoll, hoseman, engine - 20; ‘Wadsworth, ngine 36. hoseman, e Prisoners Sentenced. H. Anheiser, the hotel sneak thief who was convicted on a charge of burglary in Judge Cook’s court for stealing an over- poiie e s Te o Aoay . en o B DALt yades I Han Guetin Jonn West a boy 16 years of was sent to the Syhittter Reform School. £ 4 Miss Conchita the comedian; Spanish dance, and Signor Martinez; the musical kings, Ros- coe and Sui monologue, J. Symmonds of Fischer's; song, ‘‘Beyond the Gates of Para- dise,” by F. A. Krone. After the close of the theaters a num- ber of professionals entered the hall, and added by their specialties to the enjoy- ment of those present. Will Depart To-Day. Last evening about forty of the dele- gates who did not care to travel in a crowd left for Santa Barbara by the 7:30 train. This morning all the delegates who are here will take a special fiyer for the place of rendezvous, and on Monday will be ready to proceed to the business which will occupy their attention during the several days they are to be In session. As has already been announced, there will be a great deal of business to tran- sget, and the election of the grand offi- cers will be an important feature of the session. For the grst time in years, Henry Lun- stedt, the®very popular secretary. will have opposition in the person of Delegate Jones of Los Angeles, who aspires to be “the recording angel” for the Native Sons. The other great contests will be for the office of grand trustee, and there will be some contests for some of the mifor offices. WEIERS OF STIRS FELIG DSTURBE Rumors of Further Changes Excite the Police De- partment. —_——— The shake-up of sergeants and turnkeys in the City Prison, told about in yester- day’s Call, has created widespread con- sternation among the members of the Po- lice Department. Rumors of other changes of more. importance are afloat and as the result the men who have been enjoying soft berths are momentarily ex- pecting to lose them. Yesterday the policemen who were relieved from duty in the prison and their fortunate suc- cessors appeared before Captain Wittman and were instructed to, their new du- ties. Despite the reticence of Chief Sullivan it is known that he has long suspected that certain men who were attached to the prison were in combination with Police Court attorneys and receiving money for their “tips” concerning prisoners - who ‘were locked up in the tanks. Frequently when a' suspected crook was ‘“‘smali- booked” the favored attorneys would learn his name long before Cantamn of Detectives Seymour Teceived a report of the arrest. Convinced that the attaches of the prison were giving out the infor- mation Chief Sullivan decided to clean out the entire gang. Their successors have been wirned against favoring the hun- gry crowd of attorneys who hang about the prison and impose upon the unfortun- ate inmates. A violation of the warning, the Chief wants it understood, will result in the offending policeman being deprived ef his star. It is reliably said that he has under con- sideration the changing of other sergeants at the Central station and possibly sev- eral detective sergeants. Captain Sey- | mour, who has charge of the Detective Department, has been consulted by him as to the 'advisability of supplanting some of the older detectives with younger and more active members of the “upper office,” but as yet nothing definite has been upon. KEITH'S—largest line trimmed hats in U. S.. under the personal supervision of nlnst, Mme. Alma E. Keith, 808 Market Phelan building. F PLEASURE -AND BUSINESS COMBINED BOARD WIL REDUCE SIZE OF GLASGES School Directors Agree to Limit Each to Fifty Pupils. More Teachers Must Be Ap- pointed When Plan Is Adopted. Denman Alone Stands in Opposition, Still Claiming That Sixty Chil- dren Should Be Minimum. L The Board of Education has decided that its present classification requiring an attendance of fifty-five puplils in the pri- mary classes is too high and steps will in all likelihood be taken to reduce that number to fifty, to go into effect at the beginning of the next school term. The higher classification Inadgurated by the board has all along been steadily opposed by Syperintendent of Schools Webster, who Has contended that fifty pupils in one class would result in better work and more satisfactory progress. Directors Kincald, Mark and Casserly have finally come to the conclusion that Webster is right and a lower classification will be in- augurated. Director Denman stands alone in his contention that where there are sixty in a class the puplis achieve better results. It is not thougnt likely that Denman will agree to support his colleagues in adopt- ing a rule limiting the number of pupils to fifty in a class. In this connection it is interesting to note Denman's change of opinion to that entertained by him in 187, when he was Superintendent of Schools. In his report of that year, filed with the Board of Education, Denman Incorporated the report of his deputy, Joseph Leggett, who under the caption ‘““Too Many Puplils Assigned to a Teacher” say: I have no reason to change or modify my views on this subject during the past year. I would reiterate my opinfon as expressed in my last report that not more than forty grammar pupils nor more than fifty primary pupils cught to be assigned to any one teacher. The foregoing was submitted to the then Superintendent Derman, who in his re- port to the Board of Education says: I herewith present the report of the Deputy Superintendent and ask you to carefully con- sider his suggestions and recommendations. Denman may, however, submit to an- other change of opinion and may ulti- mately fall in line with his colleagues in effecting the lower classification. It is a fact that somte classes are overcrowded with fifty-five pupils, as often there are not sufficient accommodations for them. The practical result of lessening the number of pupils in each class will be the employment of at least twenty-five addl- tional teachers. If the Auditor's recom- mendation that $37,000 additional to the amount set aside last year for teachers’ salaries be accepted by the Supervisors the Board of Education will see its way clear to lower the classification and em- ploy more teachers. In that event the teachers about to be displaced by others who will return from long leaves of ab- sence will all be taken care of. HANGS SUSPENDED FROM TOP OF A LIGHT POLE Charles Smith Rendered Senseless and His Belt Opportufiely Catches on a Hook. Charles Smith, an employe of the Mu- tual Electric Light Company, was knocked senseless by a live wire at the top of a pole in front of the ferry bufld- ing last evening. As he was about to plunge to the pavement below, his belt caught on one of the hooks in the pole and he remained suspended in the air and unconscious in the sight of thousands of people until secured by a rope and lowered to the ground. He recovered later in the Harbor Hospital. Smith was in the act of repairing a lamp connection when he came in contact with the live wire. It was just at a time when the crowds were hastening to catch an Oakland bound boat and hundreds of people heard his cry and -saw him plunge forward. All expected to see the unfor- tunate lineman strike the pavement, but he pad descended scarcely more than two feet when his belt caught on a hook driven in a pole and he stopped In his downward flight. Smith hung there, apparently dead, until a line was fastened to his body and he was lowered to the ground. Life was found to still exist and the Harbor Hos- pital physicians succeeded in restoring the man to consciousness after an hour's work. Smith was badly burned about the hands. He was later removed to his home, 302 Sutter street. —_—— SECURES HABEAS CORPTS WRIT TO RELEASE THILOW Son-in-Law Eaton Takes Steps to Contest the Commitment to Insane Asylum. Habeas corpus proceedings to secure the release from the insane asylum of C. A. Thilow, formerly proprietor of the Oberon saloon and concert-hall, on O’Farrell street, have been taken by the prisoner’s son-in-law, Russell Eaton. Through his attorneys, Knight & Heg- gerty, Eaton yesterday appeared before Judge Lawlor and procured a writ. Later in the day he left for Napa ta per- sonally supervise Its service and return to_the city with the alleged insane man. Family differences are alleged to have been the cause of Thilow’s arrest. Al who have had busines; dealings with him admit that he s cranky, but declare that he never gave such evidence of fail- ing mind as would lead to his restraint in an asylum. A bitter fight is expected, Thiloy is sald to be possessed of som property. Easton, who applied for the writ, is son of the treasurer of the local tele- phone comipany. He married a daughter of Thilow's first wife. The latter has married again and is now residing in Borkeley. Thilow's present wife, whom he married about eight years ago, Is con- siderably vounger than him. Pt 1> B Portola’s Anniversary. Next Tuesday evening Portola Council of the Young Men's Institute will give an entertainment and dance in Golden Gate Hall in celebration of its fourth anniver- sary. A feature of the entertainment will be the presentation of a farce, “The First Time,” by the following named members of the Audley Dramatic Club: M: Pel- tret, Mabel Iva Turner, Lillian M. Quinn, Garner S. Stenhouse, Frank P. Seully and Walter Radius. The committes of ar- rangements declares that the affair will be “an artistic success.”