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The morning call., 1890-09-04
MISSED HIS MAN.

A Fireman Shoots Into a Saloon and
Hits Peddler.
George Cashell, an extra-fireman of No.
2 Engine Company on Bush street, near
Kearny, was arrested yesterday on a charge
of assault to murder. The police say he is
bad man and is now where he belongs
Maurice Shawl, a peddler, says that Ca
shell shot through screen door of 7.
Leary's saloon, AIS Pacific street, and one
OF the two bullets fired from CasheTs pistol
produced slight wound of ShawpS leg. He
was selling Leary some glassware, and just
as he was coming out some one fired through
the door and hit him. A crowd gathered
quickly and Cashell was seen running away
ana to throw pistol into basement door-
way, where the weapon was subsequently
found. Cashell continued running toward
North Beach, and found temporary shelter
in q tub in the Crystal Baths, where the
police placed him under arrest.
The prisoner denies having fired the shots,
but Leary, who owns the saloon, has
different opinion. He says that Cashell was
partner of his, and because they did not
agree the prisoner fired with the evident
intention of killing him-Leary.
Cashell was sailor boarding house-runner
for Gashie Stein, who is now imprisoned in
San Quentin for passing counterfeit coin.
While in the House of Correction recently
he fought with Guard Fay, whom he beat
almost to death.
He is quite an important person in ward
politics under Boss Buckley
The morning call., 1890-09-04
READ THEIR LETTERS.
c. J. Woodbury. Is so Charged by
His Office Clerks.

G. j. Woodbury., President of the Wood
bury Oil Company, at 1913 California street,
was arrested by the United States Marshal
yesterday on an Indictment found against
him by the Federal Grand Jury. in which he
is charged with opening and reading letters
belonging to other people.
Woodbury. aspires to social leadership
in Oakland, and has obtained more or less
recognition in local literary circles as man
of literary attainments. 1t is claimed, how
ever. that he is possessed of a passion for
prying into other peoples private affairs.
In Woodbury's Office, Mt 1913 California
street, are j. p S. Smith, D. NJ Blank, Ea-
gene Ensign and man named Nunan
When the mail came to the Office In the
morning ii is charged that Woodbury. would
open every letter addressed to these gentle
men by means of a wet blotter OF lead-pen-
ell. Alter he had read the letters he would
seal them up again and hand them to the
persons TO whom they were addressed.
Both Mr.. Smith and Mr.. Blank aver that
they have received their letters still wet
from the opening process, and that when
Woodbury. had been taxed with opening
them he had said, 1t is the custom OF the
Office"
The gentlemen in the Office determined to
put stop to The matter, and the next morn
ing when their letters were handed them
MIR. Smith took one OF his and examined IL.
1t was still wet.
He exclaimed "Look here, gentlemen :;
some one has opened this letter."
Then he pulled gently on the flap OF the
envelope. 1t opened as if it had never been
sealed. The others tried their letters and
found that they had been treated in the
same way. Among the letters opened that
morning was one addressed to the Califor-
MIA Hardware Company, of which Mr.. Smith
is Secretary, and another addressed to MIR.
Blank as President Of the Mutual Oil Com
pany.
The men attached their names to the let
tiers and sent them to the United States
Postoffice Inspector with formal com
plaint. The Inspector at once brought the
matter before the Grand Jury. which was in
session, with the result that Mr.. Woodbury.
will have to face a criminal prosecution.
The men whose letters have been opened
cannot understand Mr. Woodbury's alleged
conduct They claim that he has been play
ing this trick for over two years. Wood
bury, after his arrest. denied having opened
the letters, but Mr.. Smith and MIR. Blank
say he admitted to Mr.. Ensign that he had
"opened few
The morning call., 1890-09-04
A CHINESE CELEBRATION.
Beginning of Festival Which Is


Beginning of Festival Which Is to
Continue Four Days.
Washington street, Waverly place, Spot
ford alley and the vicinity were the scenes
of lively demonstration last night on the
part OF the Chinese inhabitants, who with
tom-toms and other instruments were en-.
deavoring to enjoy themselves. The occa-
sion of the festivities was said TO be the
celebration of an event in Chinese history,
but just what it was could not be ascer-
tanned.
The houses of the Chez Kung Tong So
cieties Oh Spofford alley and the Ping Ting
Tong at the corner Of Washington street
and Waverly place were most prominent in
the demonstration.
The celebration is to continue four days,
during which time special attention is to be
given to Joss worship and other religious
ceremonies.
The morning call., 1890-09-04
kELLY'S SENTENCE.
Prosecuting A,torpry Long Makes an Ex-
PLANTATION.

Prosecuting A,torpry Long Makes an Ex-
PLANTATION.
Prosecuting Attorney Long of Police
Court 8 appeared yesterday morning before
Judge Joachimsen and made an open state
ment about the sentence imposed on James
Kelly, who brutaly beat an unotfending
Chinese:
IF your Honor please" said he, 81 have
noticed in the papers some comments COLI
corning the sentence imposed on a prisoner
named Kelly, charged with battery. de-
sire to say in that case that the arresting
officer asked me to allow the defendant on
a plea of guilty, to pay fine of So. The
case was partially heard when the defend
ant withdrew his plea of not guilty and
pleaded guilty, and on my statement that it
was at the request of the officer, he was
fined by the Court. i knew nothing about
the defendant, and am certain If the fact
that your Honor knew nothing about his
prior history, otherwise he would not have
been treated so leniently"
The morning call., 1890-09-04
SOMETHING NEW.
Girls Appear as Counsel and Sure.
ties in Criminal Cases.

Alfred Clarke is now appearing as attor-
ney for some Of the proprietors of dives
which the police have determined to close.
Sergeant AIcKenna has been detailed by
the Board Of Police Commissioners to drive
out of business all disreputable resorts
where young men and women are enticed to
ruin. He proposed to accomplish the work
by refusing the proprieors licenses to sell
liquor, and then having them arrested re-
peatedly for selling liquor without license.
In this way he hoped TO make it impossible
for them to keep open their houses.
n. P. Holmquist. who keeps resort on
Dupont street, M. c. McInerny, who keeps
place ON Fifth street, and Oliver Walker,
whose resort is on Jessie street, we're re-
Gently arrested.
FEDERAL AID INVOKED.
Against each one of these men eighteen
charges are pending. They have been beat
en- in the State courts, and as last resort
their counsel applied to the United States
Circuit Court for writS of habeas corpus.
In the petition for the writs occur these
words:
Order 1915 of the Board OF Supervisors is null
and void and violative of the United States Con-
stltutton, and Sergeant McKenna threatens to
prosecute and pursue said citizens. and by re-
peaed and cumulative arrests destroy the lawful
business OF SAID citizens and to take their prop
erty against The law. and TO reduce them to
poverty and deny them bail by exercising an
arbitrary and despotic power, with an evil eye
and an unequal hand, contrary TO 1S U. s., 356.
The writs were granted by Judge Saw
yer and Yesterday was set for the return
and the time for fixing bail. Ex-Judge
Louderback appeared on behalf of the Po-
lice Commissioners, but Clarke did not put
Ill an appearance. Instead he was repre-
sented by Miss Jennie Laird, a young
woman who has been admitted to practice
in the courts and who is employed as q
clerk in Clarke's office.
CARRIED HER POINT.
When the question Of bail came up Mr..
Louderback called Judge Sawyer's atten-
ton to the fact that there were eighteen
charges pending against each of the ac-
cused, but the Judge listened to the voice of
Miss Laird and fixed the bail at $500 for
each applicant.
Then occurred curious spectacle in the
United States District Court Clerks Office.
The bonds for these MEN were prepared and
slender graceful and good-looking young
girl presented herself as a bondswoman. 1t
was Miss Annie O'Neill, Clarke's step
daughter. Clerk MOnckton caught long
breath and inquired into the responsibility
good, being the owner of 5000 worth of real
estate in the city. and the clerk had to accept
her on the bond.
He bad hardly recovered his breath be-
fore another young girl offered herself as
the other surety on the bonds. 1t was Miss
Agnes Drew, who is employed as type
writer in Clarke's Office. But Clerk Mouck-
ton demurred to the new surety on the
ground that she was not of age. and, as it
was potent to the eye that she was hardly
over sixteen. Attorney Jennie Laird hurried
Off 10 get another surety.
The morning call., 1890-09-04
NOT WANTED HERE.
Chinese on tho Oceanic Who Will Go
Back to the Orient.

Chinese tho Oceanic Who Will Go
Back to the Orient.
The Oceanic sails at noon to-day and the
chances are that some, at least, Of the Chi
nese who came in on the steamer will 60
back with her. 1t was thought yesterday by
the Customs officials that fully fifty would
be unable to get themselves landed before
the departure Of the steamer; but this esti-
mate is evidently excessive, as the willy
Chinee is not apt to have so many of himself
left out in the cold. No doubt, nearly all
that remain on board will be taken off this
morning.
Commissioner Houghton was engaged all
day yesterday in trying Chinese habeas cor
puS cases, which had been handed over to
him from the plethora of Commissioner Nc
Allister's court. The Chinese who fall into
Commissioner Houghton's hands are apt to
receive severe treatment.
The laws delay is not invoked in their
favor and the acts of Uncle Sans Congress
are construed strictly. Hence the dislike of
the coolie TO trust himself to any other than
Commissioner McAllSter.
The morning call., 1890-09-04
CAPTAIN TAYLOR.
The Old Mariner Killed In a Street Ac-
Cjdeut,

The Old Mariner Killed In a Street Ac-
cident.
Captain A. G. Taylor was killed at the
corner of Third and Townsend streets yes
terday by runaway horse. He was picked
up and carried to the sidewalk. where he
died in few moments.
The captain was crossing the street when
a horse attached to coal cart dashed
around the corner and knocked him down
before he had time 10 move step. His
holy was removed to the Morgue.
Captain Taylor was 10 years of age ana a
retired sea captain. He had braved the
dangers of the deep for nearly forty years,
seen many appalling sights when death ap-
peared to be inevitable. His sad end was
regretted by many an old seaman along the
water front when the news of his sudden
death was announced, for he was general
favorite with the sailors and ships officers
who knew him in life. He leaves a widow
and a large family at $50 II; RI so r ct.
The morning call., 1890-09-04
THE OLYMPIC CLUB.
S Thirtieth Exhibition Is Largely At

Its Thirtieth Exhibition Is Largely At
tended.
The Grand Opera House was filled last
evening, the occasion being the tbirteth an
nual exhibition of the Olympic Club. The
programme, which consisted of several GYM
nasiic feats, fencing, wrestling. selections by
the Mandolin Club and vocal music, made up
an evenings entertainment which was very
much enjoyed by the large audience.
During the wrestling bouts Professor Eu-
guene Van Court was the recipient of
magnificent floral piece, which was the gift
of his many friends.
One of tie most laughabe events of the
evening was the wrestling bout between
Professor Corbett and one of the juvenile
ME mbers, who called on his force Of Lillipu-
tan wrestlers the moment lie had the pro-
lessor ON the carpet on all tours.
The morning call., 1890-09-04

Messrs. Al Hayman and Thomas will ar
rive from the Northwest tomorrow morn
ing. Mr.. Thomas is Mr.. Charles Hoyts
partner in his dramatic enterprises, aud
comes to superintend the production of the
newly toned Midnight Bell' at the New
California.
The receipts OF the Seaman engagement
VIII exceed those of the Joe Murphy
period at the California, thought at the
time to be exceptionally large.
"A grand testimonial concert in honor of
Mr.. Sigmund Beel, our violin virtuoso, I'M
der the patronage Of the elite of the city, is
18th, at Irving Hall. He will be assisted
by eminent musical talent.
Miss Marie Barnard left for the East last
evening, farewell being hidden by large
number OF friends and well-wishers. Her
complimentary at Irving Hall on Saturday
evening last Melted the lady between 5000
and 500.
The morning call., 1890-09-04

The California Camera Club will hold a
marine field day next Monday aud AXE sew
eral pictures Of the Native Sons regatta.
The tug Active has been cha rtered by the
club for the great aquatic event. 1t will
leave Folsom-street Wharf at noon and steam
up and down among the boats and vessels,
its load of amateur photographers Swapping
hundreds of camera-shulters on the way and
leaving permanent impressions of the scene
upon their negatives. About $50 members
of the club and their friends will occupy
positions on the tug. They are requested to
provide themselves with tin horns for "sa-
luting purposes"
The morning call., 1890-09-04
AUCTION SALE
ROYAL AND ELEGANT FURNITURE

~
N. j. SIMMONS, AUCTIONEER,
WILL SELL THIS DAY.
September 4th, at IL A. NJ. at the elegant
residence of w. C. Hayman esq. 1894
California street. near Scott, ali OF the
very elegant Parlor. Bed. Dining Room
and Library Furniture. Grand Upright
Mirrors. Ebony Cabinets, French Man.
CHM, Zine Glass and Solid Silver
Ware.
COMPRISING IN PART:
PARLoR.
:, Nearly New Grand Upright Piano. Dunbin, New
York. inakor, cost 800.
pearl plush borders of the newest shades and latest
Styles.
odd Parlor Chairs and Diyans in plush and other
fancy covers.
Ebony Parlor Cabinet and Pedestals.
ments.
Administer Carpets ard Rugs.
LIBRARY.
Large Walnut Bookcase and Books.
Library Table, Upholstered Set in tiger plush
Body Brussels Cor cts, ChehiIc Portieres.
BEDROOMS. 4. 5.
Walnut. Oak and Cherry Bedroom Sets Of the
Fine White Hair Mattresses, German Down Pill
lows and other Bedding.
Elegant Reclining Lounges and Chairs In satin,
brocateile and figured plush.
Fine Steel Line Engrayings.
Brussels Carpets Rugs; etc.
Very Elegant Walnut Tennessee Marbe-top Side
board, Pedestal Extension Table with chairs to
match
Solid Silver Tea Set.
Decorated China Dinner and Game Set
Fine Cut Glassware. Cutlery. etc.
Walnut Hall Stand.
Hall and Stair Carpets.
KITCHEN AND LAUNDRY.
Medallion Range and Fixtures and other kitchen
utensils. NJ. j. SIMMONS. Auctioneer.
nB-N. B.-The above elegant furniture is all in
hrst-elass order, having only been in use about one
year
The above residence. being 40x137, win be sold at
a great sacrifice. For particulars apply to SHAM
WALD, BNCKBEE II co. se3 ct
KAREWSkI & CO.,
Furniture and General Auctioneers.
1874 NJ arket street, opp. Odd Fellows Building.
THIS DAY.
Thursday. .................S September 4, 1890,
AT II O'Clock A. NJ. in our salesroom,
1914 Market street,
I'VE WILL SELL.
AN ELEGANT ASSORTMENT OF NEW
AND SECONDHAND FURNITURE,
....CoMPRIsING IN PART.
Solid Walnut and Oak Marbe-top Chamber Sets;
Bedsteads and Hair Mattresses Parlor Furni-
ture; Elegant Bed Lounges: Walnut and oak
Extension Tables: China and Glassware; Stoves:
Carpets, and everything appertaining to house
hold goods.
SAM Auctioneer
The morning call., 1890-09-04
FELL FROM A HOUSETOP.
A Man Killed by TumbIing From
Three-Story ButldinR

Three-Story Building.
John Halferty, longshoreman, appar-
entity about 40 years Of age, living at 10 ST.
Charles alley. between Kearny and Mont
gomery streets, while hanging up blankets
on the roof of the house in which he lived,
stumbled and fell to the sidewalk below,
breaking his neck, back, knees. and many
bones In his body. The accident occurred
about o'clock yesterday afternoon, and his
body was soon after brought to the M0rgue.
He was native of Ireland, and the sup
position is that he was under the influence
OF liquor when the accident occurred. The
fall was three stories and death was instan-
taneOus,
The morning call., 1890-09-04
Flung Chuck Lo..s His Case.

Judge Sawyer of the United States Cir
cult Court yesterday dismissed from the
docket the case of Fung Chuck, Chinese
resident OF San Jose. against Chief of Po-
lice w. ID. Brown and others of that city.
The dismissal was upon the ground that the
amount involved was not large enough to
give the court jurisdiction.
The Chief of Police had burst into the
house OF the Chinaman for the purpose Of
arresting one Tie Tick and other Chinese
who were engaged in playing the game Of
fan tan.
The suit was brought to obtain damages
for the forcible entry.
The morning call., 1890-09-04

That ALLcoCK's POROUS PLAsTERs are the
highest result OF medical science and skill. and
in ingredients and method have never been
equaed.
That they are the original and genuine porous
plasters upon whose reputation imitat0rs trade
That ALLCoCKs Porous PLAsTERs never
fail to perform their remedial WORK quickly and
effectualy.
That for Weak Back. rheumatism, Colds.
Lung Trouble. Kidney Difficulties. Strains and
all Local Pains they are invaluable.
That when you buy ALLCoCK'S POROUS PLAS-
TIERS you obtain the best plasters made.
The morning call., 1890-09-04

Fleming, vice-Presideut; j. Brusher. Treas
urer; j. Glennon, Financial Secretary;
j. Riley, Recording Secretary: Mr..
Krager Sargeant-at-Arm Messrs. Qnin-
Ian, Larsen, Broanl, Cunningham and For
tune were appointed committeeto arrange
for an anniversary ball to be given IN
October
The morning call., 1890-09-04
Deaf Mute Instructors

Principal Warning Wilkinson Of the Deaf
and Blind Institution at Berkeley was
elected Chairman of the Convention Of In
structors of Deaf Mutes in New York last
week. Instructors from all parts of the
country were present. The discussions
were principally in the direction of the best
methods OF instruction, the difficulties to be
overcome. articulation and other improve
menis looking to the more extended educa-
tinn of deaf mutes
The morning call., 1890-09-04
Young Girl OBTAINED

Ida Trap, girl about 16 years of age,
was taken out of a Mission-street lodging
house yesterday evening and locked up in
the City Prison by the police pending an in
vestigation OF her story, which is to the eff
feet that she halls from Crescent City and
came here alone to attend the celebration OF
Admission day. Her story could not be
corr0borated or denied
The morning call., 1890-09-04

is said to be the largest and best pipe organ
on the Coast and is built with all tile latest
improvements. A second concert will be
given tomorrow evening friday, and as
tickets are 10 active demand there is no
doubt but that both the first and second exhi-
biton of the capacity of the noble instru-
ment, under the mastery manipulation OF
Mr.. Eddy, will be fully attended.
The morning call., 1890-09-04

Blll was considered. After considerable
discussion tbe matter was referred to COM
mittee Consisting of James F. Chapman,
Geccfge Fl. Sanderson and W. F. Y. Sehenck
for further discussion. The committe will
report to the President
The morning call., 1890-09-04
THE MIMIC WORLD.
Midweek Notes Of Business at
the Different Theaters.
Dizey at the Baldwin-Scanlan at the Cali
fornia-What Wilke Is Doing-Eddy
To-Night-Gsneral Notes.

Mr.. Henry E. Dixey is playing to fair bust
ness at the Baldwin in his "Seyen Ages
piece that does not justify the flourish OF
trumpets with which it was announced. His
great expectations" lie in "Adonis." re-
served for festival week, and in which he
made so great success during his previous
visit
The morning call., 1890-09-04
A New Association.

The Board of Directors of the San Fran
cisco Building and Manufacturing Company
held their first regular meeting Tuesday
evening at Is Sixth street, and elected the
following officers: j. j.. Binet, President;
J. w. Fish, Viee-President; j. A. Grenzln,
Secretary; 2. Z. Roberts, Treasurer.
The morning call., 1890-09-04

Is following ont the rich Irish vein he struck
at the beginning of his engagement at the
New California, and the ore of ''The Irish
Minstrel is quite as valuable as that in any
of his previous pieces. ''The Midnight Bell'
will succeed him next week, with all the re-
visions put upon it by the author, Mr..
Charles Hoyt, since it was originally pro-
duced at the Alcazar.
The morning call., 1890-09-04
r.. r.,ra.. r,.,d un.,c.

The Field Music. Third Infantry Regi-
ment. N. G. c., elected the following officers
Tuesday night for the ensuing year:
Thomas w. Kelly, President; George K.
The morning call., 1890-09-04

Colonel Balm, the famous temperance
lecturer of Kentucky, delivered a farewell
address last evening at Pioneer Hall. He
argued against high license and in favor OF
prohibition.
The morning call., 1890-09-04
Chamber of Commerce.

The Trustees of the Chamber of Com
merce held meeting yesterday at which
the amendment offered by Senator Aldrich
Of Rhode Island to the Mckinley Tariff
The morning call., 1890-09-04

Frank Wording was working on thrash
ing machine near Portland LIST Thursday
when he fell into the cylinder. Both legs
were torn off and he lived only five minutes.
The morning call., 1890-09-04
Elegant New Flats.

Three elegant new houses of flats each the N.
side of Twentieth ST., bet Guerrero and Dolores.
Nos. 10-l2-l4-14iI-l6-l61a; upper fiat contains !
rooms and bath and lower rooms and bath each:
laundry for each fiat: bay windows. brick founda-
tons and all the latest improvements; stone side
walks; lots 251l14 each.
The morning call., 1890-09-04
MissjOn-Streat Investment.

Substantial two-story bay-window houses, Nos.
2946 and 1913 Mission ST.. bet. Twenty-iith and
Twen.y-sixth, containing store and rooms below
and fat OF rooms and bath above: brick founda-
tions stable on the of lot rents S37 per month
size or lot 2UxIlI IS TO an alley.
The morning call., 1890-09-04
Investment PropertY.

Southeast Fourth and ClemeHtina sts. Improve
ments consist of six 2-story houses, in store and
dwellings, producing monthly rental OF S2ll 80
net: size of lot 50x70, with an 4Ux60. This Is a
choice piece of property.
The morning call., 1890-09-04
Organ Dedication.

Mr.. Clarence Eddy of Chicago, an organ
virtuoso and of American and European
fame, will dedicate the Hutchins S12,500
organ of the First Congregational Church.
corner Of Pcs and Mason, this Thursday
evening, September 4th. The programme
for the occasion has been specially prepared
by Mr.. Eddy. This organ, the gift of Mrs.
Hattie CrOcker-Alexander to the church in
memoriam of her deceased parents.
The morning call., 1890-09-04
Terms -One-third Cash. balance in
one, two or three years, balance at 7
per cent per annum; or all cash.
Choice Residence Lot.

Level lot 5oxll9, on the eaSteriy line of Steiner
st. SO IS feet south of McAllister ST.. street WORK
complete lot ready TO build on; fue gi!t-edged
neighborhOod.
The morning call., 1890-09-04
Duncan-Street Lots,

Two fine building lots on the east line OF Cook ST
commencing $50 feet south OF Geary on the line OF
the cable-road-
The morning call., 1890-09-04

the WEEKLY GALL is a most 40.
ceptable present to send to
your friends in any locality
81 IS year. postpaid.
The morning call., 1890-09-04
AUCTION SALES.
CHAS. LEVY.

GhAS. LEVY,
AUCTIoNEER AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Salesroom-536-538 California St, below Kearny.
Regular Saesdays Tuesdays and Fridays at 10 A. v.
THIS DAY,
Ahursuay...'......... September 4, 1890,
Atll O'Clock A. NJ on the premises,
7S6 FOLSOM STREET, NEAR FOURTH,
~ WILL SELL.
ALL THE FURNITURE
Carpets, Ranges. Stoves, Etc,
OF the Aboye-Named Furniture Store.
1t CHAS. LEVY. Auctioneer.
The morning call., 1890-09-04
Six Fine Building Lots.
CoOk-Street Lots,

South line of Twentieth St, commencing 2S5 feet
west of Valencia: size of lots 25xl15 each: lots
ready for building; street work completed.
The morning call., 1890-09-04
Residence in Oakland.

Fine large lot on the north line OF Duncan ST..
feet east OF Noe. on grade, Commanding fine vfe'
ready for building: size of lot, 7S:4xll4.