The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, May 28, 1904, Page 9

"THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SATURD! Y PLAY TXWORTHY |[FIRE IN OLD PEOPLE’'S HOME TERRORIZES MANY INMATES Blaze Starts in Attic of Crocker Institute and’ Before Flames Are Controlled Several of the Aged Occupants Collapse From Ex- S ing ordinance, OF MANSFIELD ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” a | Drama Whose Merit Large- | Iy Rested in Its \uwh\‘ IS ]:I"l’ A FREAK| in Last Act Saves| Production and Will Be| Remembered as a Tl'mmph > TORY cene ¥ Robert Lflul! ry, “Dr. Jekyli and Mr, ¥ to be counted even nt uf its admirers as a | ution to the Ameri- tish stage. It has been this. city sufficiently often to 1 the ction it once Mansfield evening was n_\u, was seen the th st of the he defects than to em it best to be en- to get further perfunctory curtain 1 Aoubtless be re- nt effort on the o o0 rouse the audience as_to form some in- ption of the inner mean- $ y, but fine piece of at very few to see it of seeing role with the inance. ief of Police ned into the Police ting a city or- ft his horse complain- formerly 5 _ »ll drove the store of S. E. Smith, n of the Board of Police oners, and nt into the g his horse standing un- t before ¢ who saw v Justice Davi- to a complaint charg- | ef with violating the hitch- Ch A SURE STRAIGHT ROAD to Mental Health and Power ‘[ | | | Arape=-Nuts BRAIN FOOD the little book, “The Road to in each pkg. | e Get Wellville,” | miles east of citement and Fright---Damage Confined to Roof of West Wing THE = ANT MORNI. CHURCH RULES ARE-SUSTAINED No Change Will Be Made in Discipline in Matter of| Prohibited Amusements LOS ANGELES, May 27.—By the de- and no vote of 441 to 183, the Methodist General Conference this afternoon declined to make any change church discipline in the matt cisive aye of »hibited amusements. The ques tion one which has agitated t es to the present the 1ce perhaps more than e prob that has been ehurch at large tock a interest in the subject of the d striking out of the specified pro- d amusements from the discipline many memorials and -petitions parts of the country reflec r opinion in the church on all sixty-five have been re- -five of which opposed any discipline on this point, favored various changes. = petition from Binghamton, N. Y., pro- 2000 signatures, was one of the protests against any change being made The conference limited the speeches upon the question to five minutes. Nearly a score of speeches were made on both sides before the vote was taken. Among those who spoke were J. T. Bartholomew, Willimantic, C. T. Winchester, Middletown, Conn.; Delos 1, Albion, Mich.; Ch . Rice, Springfield, Mass.; Dr. s N. Boyle, Crafton, Pa.; D¢ . Downey, Brookiyn, N. Y.; Dr. A, B. Leonard, Cincinnati, O.; Dr. L. W. Munhall, Philadelphia; A. C. Byerly, Springfieid, IIL; John Weir, Buckhan- non, W. Va.; G. E. Hills, Louisville, Ky.; W. W. Van Ordsel, Great Falls, Mont.; Mrs. F. Richards, Leipsic, and Mrs. P. H. Bodkin, Los Angeles, Cal. An aye and no vote was demanded for the first time during the present conference. This same subject was the only question pregpltsung an aye and no vote in the General Conference of four years ago at Chicago. The call- ing of the roll occupied the remainder of the afternoon session. Applause followed the announcement of the vote and while Bfshop Spell- meyer in vain rapped for order, tHe conference arose and sang “Pralse God, From Whom All Blessings Flow."” Prior to the disposition of the amuse-~ ment question, Dr. F. D. Bovard was elected editor of the California Chris- | flan Advocate. The conference voted to extend aid |to seven partially self-supporting | church papers, the amounts voted ranging from $2000 to $250 each per annum. E. M. Randall of Tacoma, Wash., was elected secretary of the Epwerth League and J. T. McFarland of Topeka, Kan., secretary of the Sunday School Union. Both elections were hotly con- tested and it required haif a dozen bal- lots in each case to arrive at a choice. ——————————— Crown of Germany Overdue. The British ehip Crown of Germany, which is out 197 days from New York for Shanghai, was piaced on the overdue list yesterday, quoted st per cent. She was enc spolun January 22 70 The Tate of relnsurance = 1o govas i vessels und fromNew York and Ph Oriental ports remaing at 7 per cent. i ed | | hood. BUFFALO, Presbyterian General A United States to-day dec ~—The mbly of the red in favor Cumberland Pr a vote of a union with the h by that it byterian chur 80 nearly unanimous s not counted. Re: ions adopted recommend cer- tain other o steps to be ken to securs and to make the union of the churc plain the position of the rch. The question of the propos of union will now go to the j y s of the General Assembiy. 1If it is approved by a vote of two thirds of them, the necessary steps will be taken at the next General Assembly to effect the union. | S. LOUIS, May 27.—After two days’ discussion of the matter the Episcopal | Diocesan Convention of Missouri by a | good majority voted against the use | of the revised version of the Bible in the prescribed service of the church. La \ were stronger than the clergy | in making the vote decisive. The clergy | vote was 12 for the revised version and | 19 against and that of the laity 9 for and 26 against. e DECORATION DAY HOLIDAYS. Special Excursion Rates. For the three holidays, Saturday, Sun- day and Monday, May 28, 29 and 30, the California Northwestern Ry.. the Pictur- esque route of California, will make one are for the round trip from San Fran- cisco to all points on the road, except suburb These tickets will be gooa zeing & unday or Monday, with the return limit Tuesday, May 31. This will give many an opportunity to get out Into the cou for a short trip just when it is at its prettiest. Get a copy of “Vacation 1904, look over It, and ta pleasant trip during these three d at the same time arrange for your summer outing. On Monday, May > train will leave Camp Vaca- p. m.; Russian River Heights 0 p. m.; Guernewood Park at 5:15 tion —f ‘What was feared would prove a dis- astrous fire damaged the Crocker Old . People’s Home at Pine and Pierce streets yesterday noon to the extent of §1000. Many of the inmates were badly frightened and are suffering from nervous shock. No serious re- sults are expected, as prompt treat- ment was given the inmates that were affected by the excitement. About 10 o'clock in the morning one !of the janitors giscovered a smolder- | ing fire near the chimney on the west {side of the building. He extinguished the fire, as he supposed, and reported | the matter to Superintendent Charles | McKelvey. Two hours later smoke began pouring into the upper halls (and escaping from the roof. An alarm | was turned in at once and as quickly | as the department reached the scene | & second alarm was sounded. | By the time water could be played | | FA\'ORS [TNIUN | OF CHURCHES Presbyterian General As- sembly Aets in the Matter of the Cumberland Branch escaping from every portion on the upper fioor. Employes of the home made hurried trips through the vari- ous rooms and assisted the more fee- ble to the lower floors and into the street. Many of the old people want- ed to wait and pack up their effects and in one or two instances it was | necessary ‘to use'force to get them from the building, which appeared to be Goomed. As rapidly as the inmates were tak- en to the street they were given shel- ter in the residences of the neighbor- Dr. Rumwell, physician in rge at the home, with the assist- ance of Dr. Perry, visited each one and where quieting lotions were nec- essary administered them. When the fire broke out and the cry of “fire” was raised a panic al- most ensued. There are 131 inmates and of that number forty-five ore women. The average age is 68, though » are several who have passed the mark. Superintendent McKelvey, sted by the employes, did all that possible to allay the fears of the old people and get them to places of safety. The damage to the structure is con- fined to the west wing of the roof and | by water. The fire was a blind one, | making it extremely difficult to fight. | It was necessary to chop into the roof | to get at the burning interior. e Wants Permit for Awnings. George D. Collins, representing P. | Vincent, yesterday applied to the | Board of Works for permission to in stall four machinery awnings in the ! rear of the premises at 1129 Dupont street for a distance of 150 feet. The awnings are designed to prevent police officers from making observations that might result in the arrest of the in- mates. The application was referred to the City Architect. —_——— A gentleman is a man made right and im- proved with age. Apply that test to a whiskey and you have “‘Old Gilt Edge Whiskey. MAY 28, 1904. GOODRICH ASKS FOR A SHARE New Yorker Lays Claim to Portion of the Williams Estate Through His Wife A, A ALLEGES CONCEALMENT Morrow to Order Heirs to Render an Accounting In a complaint containing about 30,- ed States Circuit Court, George G. Goodrich of New York alleges that he is entitled to a share in the estate of Thomas H. Willlams deceased, and that he has been defrauded out of it. He asks that the court restrain- the defendants from disposing of. ferring or incumbering the estate and that they be required to render to the court an accounting of the rents, is- sues and profits thereof. Johnson are his attorneys. The defendants are John W. Ferris, individually and as. a trustee, Frank Hansford Johnson an infant, Frank S. Johnson, as guardian of the estate of sald Infant, Thomas H. Willlams Jr., Thomas H. Willlams (seccnd), an in- fant; Georgie E. Williams, daughter, and Jennie E. Willlams, widow of and heirs at law of George E. Willlams, de- ceased. The complaint recites that Thomas H. Williams of San Francisco died on February 28, 1886, leaving Sherrod Wil- liams, Thomas H. Willlams Jr.,, Mary Bryant Willlams (who intermarried with Frank S. Johnson), Percy Wil- liams and Bryant Williams as his heirs, each to one-fifth of his estate. It is recited that on December 29, 1888, Mary B. Johnson was divorced in the Marin County Superior Court and on December 7, 1889, was married to the complainant. She died in New York October 8, 1893, leaving a son, Frank Hansford Johnson, who is alleged to be entitled to one-half her estate, her hus- ing half. the complainant: The trugt attempted to be created by the will of Thomas H. Willlams, ceased, Was and is void: that the absol er_of alien ation of the property of Thomas H. Willlams, testator. Included in said attempted trust was, by said will and by the terms of the trust at- tempted to be created, suspended for the term of three years and not for a period measured by the continuance of iives in being, and that as to the property, included in said attempted trust, Thomas H. Willlams died intestate, and that at his death the s erty passed to and vested in hls saic law in the proportions before mentioned. The complaint further recites that on August 1, 1896, the infant Frank Hans- ford Johnson, in the Superior Court of Marin County, sent to a decree of distribution of the estate of Thomas H. Williams, de- ceased, and recites as follows: That {n sald petition the facts of your ora- tor's existence and of the marriage of your orator_to Mary B. Johnson and his interest in said estute were fraudulently concealed {roin sald court of Marin County, although the e istence of your orator and his said m and his said interest in the estate of cedent were well known to the petitioner Frank Hansford Johnson and said Frank . other par- Wil- Johnson, his guardian, and to_the ties to sald agreement, viz., Thomas H liams Jr. and said George And_your orator shows fu Williams. her _that the said petition tc said court of Marin had been filed an agreement had been m betweer sald Thomas H. Willlams Jr. | said minor, through his guardian Frank S. n, and consented to by George E. Wil- that sald questions of law and fact should be concealed and kept from said court. | It is recited that a decree | minor to give his consent as prayed | for; that on August 12, 1896, the estate | was appraised as of the value of $1,465,- 800 08; that on December 15, 1896, Thomas H. Willlams Jr. filed a petition tribution, and that on Jan- the court entered a decree stribution in the following proportions: Forty per cent to the in- fant Frank Hansford Johnson; 262-3 per cent to Thomas H. Williams Jr. in ’ fee, and 33 1-3 per cent to remain in the lhand! of the testamentary trustee un- der the trust for the bemefit of Thomas H. Willlams Jr. during his life time. Goodrich alleges that he had no no- tice of any of these proceedings. He | further avers that after he arrived in | San Francisco with the remains of his deceased wife he was informed by George E. Williams that complainant’s { wite had no interest in the estate of | her deceased father, or property of any | | kind ar character whatever, and that ‘ahe herself left no estate. The com- 1plalnam asks for an accounting of the rents and profits; that the defendants be enjoined from Incumbering or trans- ferring any of the property, and that the court ascertain the portion of the estate due to him. Statue of Peace. St. Louis Exposition Represents m., and Guerneville at 5:20 p. m.; Both P. from Glen Ellen at 6:15 p. m. trains will stop at intermediate points, arriving in San Francisco at 8:45 p. m. Ticket offices 650 Market street, Chron- and Tiburon Ferry, icle building, foot t . of Mark —_—— Wreden Is Seated. At the regular weekly meeting of the Fire Commissioners yesterday re- tiring Commissioner Frank Maestretti introduced his successor, H. M. Wre- den, to the other members of the board. The usual felicitations were exchanged. The commission then took up its regular work. Alexandeg Lafferty, who had been asggned to duty at the Cineograph Theater, pleaded guilty to being absent from his post without leave. He was fined ten days” pay. Captain Russell was transferred from Engine Company No. 8 to No. 27, and Lieutenant Cappalie was promoted and assigned to Engine Company No. 7. Bids for the ensuing fiscal year were opened and examined by the Commissioners. The $3000 au- tomobile for the use of the Chief En- gineer was finally accepted by the Commissioners. ———— The overworked Eye, the faded Eye, the red and inflamed Eye, the Eye that needs care, relleved by Murine Eyo Remedy. No smarting. JPacific., You.. ADVERTISEMENTS Union-Southern Start in Peace. Travel in. Peace. Arrive in Peace. Ready to Enjoy Every Through Leave. S. F. BOOTH, Gen. Agt. Pullman Cars June | and 2. U.P.R R. 1 Montgomery Street, Or Southern Pacific Agents. l Wants U. S. Cireuit Judge 000 words, filed yesterday in the Unit- | trans- Johnson & | band claiming heirship to the remain- | The following are the contentions of | asked for leave to con- | was en- | | terea on August 1, 189, allowing the ADVERTISEMENTS Northeast corner California Nos. 34 to 53 Ellis street. num. largely increased rent. Nos 9-11 Bagley place (off avenue and Stockton street). per annum. NOTE.—The incomes on al! of focreased immediately Placer County, California. Fer further par- ticulars apply at the office of . PUBLIC AUCTION SALESROOM OF SHAINWALD, BUCKBEE & CO0. Thursday, June 9th, BUSINESS PROPERTIES OF THE JOSE GUARDIOLA ESTATE ADIMINISTRATOR’S PR ft. Improvements, three-story and basement brick building. Annual rents $12,390. No leases. Lot modern four-story and basement brick building. and offices above. Annual rents §17,800. NO leases. el Nos. 117-119 Pine st. Lot 50x91:8 ft. Three-story and base- ment brick building; just vacated. Former rent $3600 per an- Reasonable amount spent in removation will produce iy Nos. 318-320 O'Farrell street, near Mason. Three-story and basement brick building. Rent $2100 per annum. No lease. be materially advanced by giving lease. —5— basement brick building, rented as a piano warehouse at $1300 by giving leases. il The “Heredia Tract,” containing 1522 acres of land i SHAINWALD, BUCKBEE & (0. 218-220 Montgomery St. At 12 0’Clock, Noon SALE and Sansome streets, lot 45x90 90x137:6 ft. Improvements. Stores, lofts . Lot 55x137:6 ft. (Palo Alto Stable.) Present rent nominal. Can O’Parrell street, between Grant Lot 42:6x60 ft. Four-story and the above properties can be largely Mills Building SAN FRANCISCOY COLUMBIA Lo T LAST TWO PERFORMANCES. MR. RICHARD MANSFIELD To-day—OLD HEIDELBERG. t—IVAN THE TERRIBLE. Beg. MONDAY- AUDE - ADAMS (Her stellar appearance here) in | THE LITTLE MINISTER. ~Charles Frohman presents SEATS NOW SELLING CALIFORNIA “The o best stock company _since Miller."" —Ashton Stevens in The Ex- aminer. The Cliver Morcseo Company (Formerly the Neill-Moroseo Company.) Presenting the Delightful Comedy, WHEN WE WERE TW=NIY-ONE MATINEE TO-DAY. TO-MORROW-—The Stirring. Play of :he Revolution, “JANICE MEREDITH.” HOLIDAY MATINEE MONDAY. N E w FacEs! SENSATIONS! Burke, La Rue and the Inky Boys; Colby Family; A) Lawrence; Belle Gordon Marcel's Living Art Studies; O e e Rt Regular Matinee Every Wednesday. Thurs® day, Saturday and Sunday. Prices, 10e, 25¢ and’ 50c. E. D. Price, ISIT FUNNY? ASK AIYHDY' To-Night—Mat. To-Day, 25¢ & 50c “It ie good to laugh through three acts.” A POSSIBLE CASE Belasco & Mayer, Proprietors. 25c to 75¢; Ma-s.Thurs. & Sat.,25¢ to S0c Extra | Eves. NEXT MONDAY- ‘ommencing with HOLIDAY MAT. MHMORIAL DAY, The Plcturesc e, Romantic Play, TOLLGATE INN In preparation-3“LOVERS' LANE. X MAv!n CENTRAL =z Market st., near Ejghth. Phone South 533 TO-NIGHT—LAST TWO NIGHTS. MATINEES TO-DAY AND TO-MORROW. Owen Davis' Magnificent Comedy Dram: |A GREAT TEMPTATION A Gorgecus and Costly Production, First Appearance at This Theater of the San Francisco Favorite, JULIA BLANC FRICES 3iiines: Starting May 30 (Matinee)— A CELEBRATED CASE.” eLiScq MISCELLANEOUS AMUSEMENTS. BASEBALL AT RECREATION PARK, Eighth and Harrison Streets, SAN FRANCISCO vs. PORTLAND, TO-DAY. 3:00 P. M. SUNDAY and DECORATION DAY, 2:30 P. M. Advance sale of seats for Sunday and holiday at 5 Stockton st. GRAND CONCERT AND RALL BY— Ausltrian Ca.rniolnn Rencvolent Soclety of SL Joseph, IUNDAY.IAAYLE AT 8. 353 'nmx 'l' COMMENCING AT 4 Concers af 7. o'clack In bosee af the Setiot national flag. tion of the soclety’s new SRS Special Matinee Imgrlll Day, Monday, | l AMUSEMENTS. ezl | {RAND REOPENING, SUNDAY NIGHT, MAY 20th. | Come and see the most beautiful and safest theater in America | _Entire New Burlesque Company, including | Caroline Hull, Edna Aug. Garrity Sisters, s, Edwin A. Clark, Yorke & \\IAm! Ben T. Dil An of forty volces. Saturday children Seats now on sals Matinee on Decoration Day. | | | and | at Matinees. ‘ at_the box offic 1 | [TIVOLIgs:22 | MATINEE TO-DAY. i LAST TWO NIGHTS Of the Succeseful Musical Comedy, A RUNAWAY GIRL Begmmng Next Minday Matinee. ORATION DAY, Toc one Week Only, THE TOY MAKER TOY MATINE DECORATION DAY AND USUAL POPULAR PRICES MATINEE TO-DAY. LAST NIGHT. MELBOURNE ‘MacDOWELL e Sardow's Intense Drame FEDORA SATURDAY S0c, 7Se. 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