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The morning call., 1890-05-03
CASTOR Strauss.

John j. Kenny. clerk of the court, was called
| TO testify TO the records of the cases In which
Strauss had been engaged The records showed
that the ten Chinese had been convicted and
sentenced TO pay fine OF $500 each, or be I'M
prisoned for 300 days in the County jail.
HOWARD vERNoN's STORY.
Howard Vernon. the official reporter of Judge
Rix's court, testified that he has known Wong
Kane for year. and Strauss a little longer. His
relations with the Chinese were very slight;
with the attorney friendly He was asked by
Mr.. Regensburger to report these cases and
TGn he out wa e he Tad ff Inc mere WAS
acquittal he would receive no payment After
tn ese cases had been tried he was approached
by CASTOR Strauss IN tile courtroom.
Strauss said he wanted to see witness, who
thereupon went TO the attorneys office. There
Strauss said: Vernon, want the date left out
oil the transcript In these cases."
Witness wrote up his notes at the request
OF Strauss, and was paid for the transcript by
Wong Kane. When Strauss asked to have the
date left out, Vernon replied, Il do got think 1t
is right, and VIII mol do it."
well. il yon have any scruples about it. we
wont ask you TO do it," replied Strauss.
Vernon replied that Attorney Dunno would
notice 1t in the transcript, and II was not the
right thing 10 do.
"Dld The name of Judge Xix come up In that
interview with Strauss? asked the Prosecuting
Attorney.
"Yes; 1 said 1t would place both The Judge and
Prosecuting Attorney In bad light" replied the
witness.
The name Of Sergeant Harry Hook was men,
TONED, because the change asked for would be
in his testimony. Another interview was sUbse-
queptly held with Strauss in his Office and at
that time Vernon said he would make the change.
THE BRIBE is OFFERED.
A sum was offered and Vernon said il was too
small. He would do it for $780, Strauss said
he would give SO for the change, and referred
Vernon 10 Wong Kane for payment OF the money.
witness went tO the house of the Chinese, ac-
conpaBied by Walter j. Wolf, stenegrapher In
The United States courts. Wolf told Wong Kane
that Mr. Vernon wanted to see him. The Chi
nese called Vernon aside, saying he had been
told to pay $3.50 for making the change Wong
Kane asked him TO come back later for the
money. Again Vol accompanied Vernon to the
Chinese place In Chinatown,
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1T ALL DEPENDS,
President Davis Averso to Making
Berkeley His Home.

President Davis Averse to Making
Berkeley His Home.
1t has been known for some time that
something is not exactly right between
President Horace Davis of the University
of California and the Board of Regents
not that there is anything wrong with the
management of the University, for better
President would be hard to find.
BY many it is thought to be the old
trpuble-that of requiring all members Of
the faculty. including the President, to
have their residence in Berkeley; and
should this be so decided, President Davis
will no doubt resign. He maintains, how
ever, that q good share of the Presidents
time must be spent Oh this side of the bay,
in order to look after the University s
branches in this city; and not only to visit
the schools, but to transact much of the
commercial business.
As it is now, President Davis is at the
University grounds by 10 o'clock in the
morning, five days in the week, and seldom
leaves before O'Clock in the evening, and
then only to devote nearly every evening to
University business at his home or attend
ing committee meetings.
He has no desire to give up the office be
now holds, but believes that President of
such an institution can best serve its
interests by living in San Francisco. He
has not yet sent in his resignation, but has
intimated that should things take certain
course, he will have to consider the matter
and give it due consideration,
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POLITICAL PoW-WoWs.
Iroquois Listen to Paper on Centraiixs-
ton.

Iroquois Listen to n Paper on Csntralixa-
ton.
A meeting of the Iroquois Club was held
last evening at ST. Georges Hall. with
Lawrence J. Welch President.
Chairman c. Metzger of the Board Of
Trustees introduced a motion to rent an of
fee on Market street to be used as head
quarters for the club, which was carried.
committee of five members was ap-
pointed to welcome home James V. Cole
man, member of the club. The following
named were constituted the committee
members: James j. Flynn, j. Merlin, A.
Metzger, n. Rodgers and the Chairman.
President Welch then introduced j.
O'Byrne of New York. who read paper
on the dangers which menace the republic
from Capitalization. He said that it might
be considered pessimistlc to assume that
the republic contains within its organic life
the germs of its own destruction, and that
it is amenable to the law of compensation.
1t Is true wisdom to search out the nomad,
which may grow into a monster, potent
enough to imperil or destroy life.
The speaker argued that it makes the
patriot shiver with apprehension when he
remembers that twice within the memory
of man the Government was in deadly
peril. Capitalization has always been the
cause of national disaster, and caused the
downfall of one of the grandest empires
the world has ever seen.
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CAUGHT In A CEMETERY.
George Gee Arrested for Stealing Wire
Era

George Gee Arrested for Stealing Wire
Frames From Graves.
Officers Scott and Gibson arrested George
Gee at about 1880 o'clock last evening in the
Calvary Cemetery and booked him at the
City Hall Station on a charge of petty
larceny. The prisoner was in the act of
leaving the place, loaded down with wire
frames used by florists, and which had been
left on the graves by friends of the dead
Gee stated that his business was that of
seaman, but having been out of employ
ment for some time, he took this means of
getting little money. He had visited the
cemetery FIVE or six times within the past
two months, and each time found no
trouble in disposing of the frames at
florists stands along Market and Mission
streets, securing something like 60 cents for
the entire lot.
He says that his people are well-to-do,
and that he resides on Ellis street, but
family troubles caused him to leave home
and shift for himself He is about 20 years
old
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Opening of the Fair-Lat1ies in Charge
a the Rootbs

Opening of the Fair-Ladies in Charge
of the Booths.
The ladies' fair in aid of st. Peters
Church. Alabama street, was opened Thurs
day night at the church, under suspicious
and encouraging circumstances. The hall
was well filed with visitors, who were en-
tertained and cordially received by the
ladies having the bazaar in charge. 1t is
expected that, as the inducements are nu-
merous, the heavy debt on the church will
be liquidated by the fairs proceeds. The
fair hall looked quite attractive with its
lining of bright, well-filled booths and the
pleasant faces of tho young people at these
tables. Followlng Is list of the various
booths and what is offered as prizes
In Booth l a miniature of the church
entirely Of sugar. was the central attrac-
ton, surrounded by dolls and other articles
of fancy work. THIS booth was in charge
Of Miss Griffin, Miss Puyoon and members
OF the Sacred Heart Confraternity.
Booth contained mostly silyerware
but also beautiful crayon picture of the
late pastor of the church, Father Gibney
also vases of all kinds and fancy work. At
the head of the booth is Miss Nellie Ar
genie, assisted by the young ladies Of the
Sodality of the Blessed Virgin.
Mrs. Butler, Mrs. McAleer. Miss Julia
Kreig, Mrs. Fitzgerald and assistants. have
charge of Booth 8. where there is for
disposal glassware, also most magnificent
Stole and much fancy work.
The articles displayed in Booth
were arranged as in neatly furnished
apartment with an elegant bedroom sat.
chairs and sewing machine, lace curtains
enclosing the whole. The ladies in charge
here are Miss Sullivan. Mrs. Richard Chr
tbs, Mrs. James Pendergast and assistants.
In the fifth booth toilet articles of every
description and variety can be found and
Miss Mcguire, Miss Abbie Curtis, Miss
Addie Kendrick, Mrs. Hampton, Mrs. G.
Slcotte deserve the credit for the tasteful
display.
In Booth 6 a beautiful oil painting Ia
marine view stood out boldly from the
center, surrounded by fancy articles of
almost endless variety. Mines. O'Connor.
Oughin, Butterworth and Doyle look after
the Interests of this booth.
Booth was another repository for
fancy work, and was in charge of Mines.
Anglin. Burke and Middleton.
In No. 8 were displayed lamps of all sizes
and styles, also dinner sets. One oh
Ject OF attraction was a large satin
pln-cushion trimmedwith lace, the figure on
the cushion made entirely of pins, set evenly
and closely together, producing most
pleasing effect. The ladies in charge are
Mines. Cusic, Ryder and Marsh.
The refreshment table and soda fountain
are in charge of Mrs. T. Pendergast and a
number of young ladies; the candy-stand
ana grabbing by members of the Young
Ladies' Sodality.
attached TO the ticket, which gives him
or her chance to win $40 should the
number be drawn first at the close of the
fair.
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FOR CHINESE COIN.
What an Attorney Has Done to
Win His Cases.
Howard Vernon, the Official Police Court Re.
porter, Testifies Regarding the CASTOR
Strauss Bribery.

The preliminary examination of CASTOR
Strauss, an attorney. and Wong Kane, Chinese
client of his. was held yesterday afternoon in
Police Judge Rix's court.
The defendants are accused Of bribng How.
ard Vernon, the official stenographer of the
court, to mutilate transcripts of appeal In the
cases of ten convicted Chinese gamblers In order
that the Superior Court might reverse the de.
cision upon the falsined testimony. George A.
Knight appeared for the defendants and Prose.
cutting Attorney Dunno conducted the prosecu-
ton.
Considerable interest in the case was mani
tested by habitues Of the old City Hall and
others who have connection with the Chinese
criminals. The courtroom was crowded. Among
those present were several attorneys and
shysters, and Chief Crowley occupied seat be-
side Attorney Dunno during the proceedings.
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FOUND WANDERING.
A Badly Bruised Woman Accuses II
Husband.

A Badly Bruised Woman Accuses Her
Husband.
The attention Of Officer Mcfarland was
attracted last night to the strange actions
of a young woman, who was walking up
and down the pavement on Van Ness
avenue, between Pine and California streets.
He accosted her and found that she was
suffering from hysteria. He brought her to
the Receiving Hospital where she gave her
name as Mrs. Mary Mcfarland, and her
residence on Fulton street. near Scott.
She said her husband was real estate
agent on Montgomery street, near Califor-
MIA, and that he had abused her until she
could stand it no longer. She also de-
clared that she had thres children at home,
the Oldest of whom is 5 years old and the
youngest 4 months.
The woman exhibited black eye, and
her arms and body ara covered with discol-
ored bruises. Her age is % years, and she
is of slender build and medium height. She
was cared for at the hospital during the
piUht
The morning call., 1890-05-03
THE CITY HALL.

Payments Ordered for Iron, Stone and
Brick Work Contracts.
The Board OF New City Hall Commits
sioners met yesterday, Mayor Pond pre-
siding and Commissioners Strother and
Flournoy answering present.
The following payments for work on the
northeast wing of the City Hall were or
dered: For furnishing steel work. Calvin
Nutting & Co.. $50. 449; iron, stone and
brick work, MCGOWAN & Butler, ST., 200.
A communication was received from
the contract to supply the brick work up to
the fourth story of the northeast wing,
stating that they are willing to begin work
at any time under the contract Owing to a
lack of funds 10 the treasury this contract
was not awarded. 1t was decided to accept
O bond from the bidders guaranteeing that
they will start the work when required by
the board
The morning call., 1890-05-03

although the flames were well under way,
the loss was confined to the one building
and amounted to about $500.
In the rear of the foundry is dwelling
occupied by Mrs. Mccarthy on the first
floor and the family of jeremiah Splaine on
the second. Their furniture was badly
removal.
Tim Reagan, fireman belonging to En-
CINE II. fell through the roof and was
Slightly injured. He was quickly rescued,
and went right on with his work.
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THE HOWARD MEDICAL INSTITUTE

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The proPretors physicians who have the
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With minds inatured and enriched by long prae-
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III is not necessary to enumerate the diseases to
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PRESENTATION FAIR,
1t WIN Open at Irving Hall Next M

1t VIII Open at Irving Hall Next Mon.
day Night.
The fair to be given for the benefit of the
Presentation Convent on Powell street will
open on next Monday at Irving Hall 131
Post street. The committees In charge re-
port that all who have been asked to assist
have very kindly done so, and they have q
large number OF donations as the resnlt Of
their efforts, all of which they intend to
rattle and sell. w
the morning till 2 o'clock in the aftarnoon
at the hall each day, at which the ladies' in
charge have kindly consented to assist. An
excellent literary and social programme
VIII be presented each evening.
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Hoods
SarsapariIIa

"Early last spring was very much run down, had
nervous headache. felt miserable and all that was
very much benefited by Hoods SarsaparilIa and rec
ommend 1t to my friends."-MRs j. NJ. TAYLOR
Ills Euclid avenue, Cleveland, o.
~ have for long time been using Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, and believe me, would not be without it.
As q spring medicine it is invaluable."-E. A
RHODES $50 Ontario street. Chicago. Ill,
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Makes the
Weak Strong

Builds up in perfectly natural way all the weak
ened parts. acts upon the blood as a purifier and
yitalizer assists to healthy action those important
organs, the kidneys and liver.
II WAS all run down, had no appetite and was
losing flesh rapidly when advised to take
Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t worked like magic; my APP
petite and flesh have returned and feel like new
man"-ALBERT WATERS, Stockton. Cal.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Hoods
SarsapariIIa

The marked benefit which people In run down or
weakened state of health derive from Hoods Sarsa-
parila eonelusively proves the claim that this med
icine 'makes the weak strong" 1t does not act
ike stimulant, imparting fictitious strength from
which there must follow reaction of greater
weakness than before, but possessing Just those ee-
ments which the system needs and readily seizes
Hoods SarsapariIla
The morning call., 1890-05-03
Hoods
SarsapariIla

Is prepared from SarsaparilIa, DandeIion. Man
drake. Dock. Juniper Berries, and other wel-known
vegetable remedies in such peculiar manner as
to derive the full medicinal value of EACH 1t will
cure, when in the power of medicine, Scrofula
Salt Rheum, Sores. Boils, Pimples, all Humors,
Dyspepsia Biliousness, Sick Headache Indigesti on
General Debility. Catarrh Kidney and Liver Com
plaints
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Makes the
Weak Strong

"In the spring my whole system was completely
run down. Two months ago 1 began the use of
HOODS Sarsaparilla and after using two bottles
nnd my appetite restored, my nervous system toned
up. and my general health greatly improved. I
therefore take great pleasure IN telling about
Hoods Sarsaparilla I consider Hoods sapariIIa
has no equal."-GEoReE BRArr, Bill Poster CALI
polls Ohio,
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Hoods
SarsapariIla

Seems than ever a necessity this season after
the mild, unhealthful winter and the unusual
prevalence of the grip pneumonia, typhoid
fever. etc., leaving nearly everybody weak. ex-
nausted and tired Hoods Sarsaparllla is just the
lheoicine 20 overcome that tired feeling, to build
up your whole sy stem. purify your blood. imnart a
good appetite and promote healthy digestion. TRY
1t this spring.
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FESTIVE DEMOCRATS.
The Pond Club Combines Business With
Pleasure.

The Pond Club Combines Business With
Pleasure.
The Pond Democratic Club held an en-
thnsiastic meeting at Kaufman's Hall last
evening. President j. j. Meehan presided
and NJ F. Donleavy acted as Secretary.
Captain James w. Collins, on behalf of
the Picnic Committee. reported in favor of
holding the annual picnic in Shell Mound
Park.
The following committees were appointed
to serve for the ensuing year:
Finance-Fred kaufman, Captain NJ. j.
WriD, Supervisor II. Bingham.
tigating-Captain James w. Collins.
j. F. Nunan, F. P. Callundan.
Literary and Social--M. c. Gorham, Post
master w. j. Bryan, G. j. FitZgibbon.
After the meeting the club sat down
to banquet, and spent some hours around
the table.
President Meehan in few well-chosen
remarks introduced the speaker of the even
ing, Dr. G. A Clinton. The doctor launched
into his subject, and portrayed in vivid Ian
guage the many reforms inaugurated by the
Democratic party.
Captain NJ. j. Wrin presented resolu-
ton, which WAS unanimously adopted,
pledging the support of the club for the re-
nomination and election of Assessor James
c. Nealon and Supervisor II. Bingham.
In the Thirty-ninth.
Club of The Thirty ninth Assembly
District met at Saratoga Hall last evening,
with President Amos Currier in the chair,
and perfected its organization with the fol-
lowing committees:
ExeeutiYe-H. w. Hutton, John Coffee, Jerome
Spaulding. P. l.. Archibald, c. h. Taylor.
Memberships. Miller. J. B. Kenny, j. Gar
ney, j. j. Mallory, j. R. Phillips. N Seg
Finance-J. ii. Hurd, u. w. Booth, John
White.
sergeant-at-Arms, W. E. Kelly.
Thirty-ive new members signed the club
roll.
The morning call., 1890-05-03
On Account of a Gns-stove,

Mary McFadden, heir-at-law and admin
istratrix of the estate of Mary A. Belt, has
sued the Pacific Gas Improvement Company
for S50.So0 damages, alleging that a de-
fective gas-stove placed by the company in
the house OF Mary A. Belt was the cause of
her death - ~o ~
The morning call., 1890-05-03
THE FIRE-BELL.

Murray Bros Machine Shops Partly
Burneds
The alarm of fire from Box 81 at 9 o'clock
last night was occasioned by the partial
burning of Murray Bros machine-shop,
252 Beale street. The Fire Department
were on the ground so promptly that,
The morning call., 1890-05-03
The White Maun,.,.s

The Pacific Coast Amateur Photographic
Association gave its ninth public entertain
ment on Thursday evening at Pioneer Hall
The hall was packed, Aany being unable TO
obtain even standing room. The enter
The morning call., 1890-05-03
Makes the
Weak Strong

equal. IL has kept my children well right through
the summer and we lived in of the worst places
for malaria in Marysyie. My children have never
before passed season without having malaria.
think Hoods Sarsapariila a wonderful medicine.
recommend it to everybody. 1 take it myself for
that all gone feeling with great ben MRS B. T.
DAVIS. Marysville, Yuba County, Cal.
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The Por,smourh-square Fence.

The Mayor yesterday accepted the bid of
Calvin, Nutting & Son for the old iron fence
around Portsmouth square for the sum of
SS51. The same firm erected the fence for
the city in 1857 at cost of $4,000. The
iron was, OF course, brought around the
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Makes the
Weak Strong

"Hoods Sarsaparilla is a standard remedy in this
wild West, and sells we'll from the source Of the
willamette to the mouth of the Columbia Ny
boys say, Papa. why don't you buy more of Hoods
sarsapsriila at time we always Short. 1t
sells on its own merits."-F. BEAL, Portland, Ore
gon. the oldest druggist in Oregon
The morning call., 1890-05-03
FEDERATED TRADES,


Brewery Wcrkmen Present a Valuable
Gift to the Council.
large, beautifully carved and highly pol
isbed desk stood last night In the middle OF the
hall where the Council Of Federated Trades
holds its weekly meetings.
II was adorned with shining silver plate,
upon which these words were engraved: "Coun-
eli OF Federated Trades Presented by the Brew
cry Workmen, August 1882"
Tie desk was given to the council as a token
OF The brewery VOL kmen'S appreciation for the
aid they received from the affiliated unions
While boycotting the United States Brewery. 1t
was presented In an appropriate speech by
Delegate Thurman. TO which President Gram.
by the fuTnitufe-Hofkers' representatives In the
council
The Organizing Committee reported that the
6heet-lr0n and tin workers Of The city Will be
organized at Metropolitan Hall on May oath.
Inc COOKS and walters announced thai they
mad established an employment Office at 1I6
Ledesdorif street.
Announcement was made that the barnase
makers VIII fine all members of their craft So IL
they are found purchasing or wearing shoes not
made by white labor.
Information was gwen by the coast seamen
that branch OF their order has been established
at New Orleans and Will be extended through the
Gull States.
The harpess-makers youchsafed further In
for an advance Of 10 per cent in wages Is pat
italy successful
The President and Executive Committee OF the
Council VIII Visit The Alameda Council at It's
Dext MEETING TO ascertain whether it will join
Tue local body. This action Is made necessary
Oy request from the millmen of Oakland to be
Organized by The San Francisco Council.
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Makes the
Weak Strong

"Since Hoods Sarsaparilla has been in my hands
for sale have had frequent and unreseryed testt-
monials in its favor. Although carrying this prepa-
ration for less than one year, my sales have been
greater than Of similar preparation and the tes
tinloEias in its favor at positive and per-
sonally notioeabIe."-A WRIGHT Healdsburg Cal.
The morning call., 1890-05-03
Coursing at Newark.

A large number of the coursing men
gathered at Shea's resort last evening to
make entry for the open stake tomorrow,
but Mr.. Shea did not think he had enough
hares in the park for large stake, so a
four-dog stake was made up at SO each, as
follows: j. OShea's Tipperary Girl VS.. j.
j. Edmonds' Pippin Jr., j. Barry's Tip.
John Grace is to judge and j. McCor.
mack is to act as slipper.