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The morning call., 1891-07-10
JUSTICES BONDS.
Are the Delinquents Entitled to
Their Salary!
The Power of the Board of Supervisors to
Exempt Officials From Giving Bonds
Is Questioned

The news published exclusively in yes
terday'S CALL about the dereiiction of the
Justices of the Peace in not filing bonds as
required by law should have excepted G.
w. +. Cook as well as w. G. Britain. as
both have their bonds on record. The other
three, Low. Gray and Campbell, are still
derelict.
Mr.. Campbell excuses his delinquency by
maintaining that he is not required to file
bond, and that the Board of Supervisors
passed a resolution in December last pro-
viding that bonds should not be required OF
Justices of the Peace.
While Mr. Campbell is no doubt eompe-
tent 10 sit on the bench in the capacity of a
judicial officer, he was not able to state
where the Supervisors get the power to set
aside State law
Presiding Justice Low admits that the
law requires Justices of the Peace to file
bonds, but holds that the Supervisors have
neglected to specify, as required by law,
how much the bonds shall be.
The law says "Where the amount OF
such official bond is not fixed by law it shall
be fixed by the Board of Supervisors. In
compliance Herewith the Supervisors passed
an order November %, 1886, fixing the bond
OF the Justices Of the Peace at S50OO
1t seems sad commentary on Justice
VI VIC tdCc "uch IL Is necessary 10 explain
to him that resolution of the Supervisors
attempting to set aside a State law is mani
testify void. and therefore does not repeal
anything. Some of the best legal minds
agree that the bonds of the Justices of the
Peace will continue to be 5000 until that
amount is changed by order of the board in
compliance with law.
But there are still other phases OF this
apparently trivial matter that may make it
less trivial il inquired into more seriously.
Section 947 of the Political Code says: Every
officlal bond must be filed in the proper Of
nee within the time prescribed for filing the
OATH" Section o07 provides 1.-THE oath of
office must be taken, subscribed and filed
within ten days after the officer has notice
OF his election or appointment, or before
the expiration of fifteen days from the COM
mencement of his term of office where no
such notice has been given"
The statutes nowhere provide the penalty
OF failure TO file bond. but those familiar
with the subject agree that the failure of
any official 10 file his bond is sufficiently Sc
rious to question the legality of his acts and
justify the Auditor in refusing to sign his
salary warrants. 1t has been argued re-
peatedly that all OF the reasons why the law
made the Auditor the custodian of the rec
ord bonds was that he might be fully in
formed of the legal qualifications of every
official, and whether or not he is entitled to
his salary.
The law does not specify the amount of
the Treasurer's bond, but in compliance
with the law compelling him to give one the
Supervisors fixed the amount at $780, 0OO
No one will be rash enough to maintain that
the supervisors can pass resolution ex-
empting the Treasurer from the obligation
OF giving bond, and yet In principle the
Two cases are parallel.
The morning call., 1891-07-10
LADIES DISAGREE,
Serious Differences in the Home
for Incurables.

During the past few weeks there has been
serious trouble between officials of the
Kings Daughters Home for Incurables, the
main point at issue being conflict of
authority between the Board of Managers
and The five self-constitnted Directors, who
founded and Incorporated the institution last
fall.
When the managers, fifteen In all. were
elected to Office about month ago, it was
understood that their authority should be
supreme, but the five incorporators had no
idea of relinquishins their control and re-
elected Mrs. Conklin President of the home.
his lady does not appear to have been
popular with those associated with her in
the direction OF affairs, and she was several
times advised TO retire from the presidency
by some OF the managers, who, while recog-
niZlng her efforts in BEHALF Of the home, did
not consider her adapted to discharge the
duties OF Chief executive officer
Mrs. Conklin, however refused to resign.
and persisted in her determination in face OF
the action OF Palace Circle of the Kings
daughters, which last week threatened the
President OF the home with expulsion from
the circle If she did not vacate her office.
On Monday eight of the fifteen managers
resigned their positions on the board, alleg-
Ing as their reason their inability to cooper
ate with Mrs. Conkin.
Yesterday joint meeting of managers
ana directors was held at the residence of
the Secretary, where a long and somewhat
stormy session partially cleared the atmOs-
pheTe- Various charges. based upon the
system of handling the finances, were pre-
scented, but on these points it is said that
Mrs. Conklin was partially exonerated, and
that she hopes to complete her yindication.
1t is probable that the outcome of the
difficulty will be the abolition of the Board
Of Directors. leaving the direction of the
home entirely in the hands Of the mana
gers. All Of the managers and two OF the
Directors are said 10 be irrevocably opposed
10 Mrs. Conklin's occupancy of the presi-
dency, and there appears to be general
desire to make Mrs. w. NJ. Graham OF the
Preside head OF the institution.
An officer of the home stated last night
that yesterdays investigation revealed
financial leak in direction hitherto unsus-
pected and involving another lady, whose
The morning call., 1891-07-10
THE ALEXINE TRIAL.
Further Testimony Taken in the C,

Further Testimony Taken in the Case
Last Night.
The trial of L. P. Alexine was resumed
last night in Judge Worley's court. The
entire time was consumed by the praspeu-
ton in examining two witnesses whose tes-
timoDy corroborated that offered in the
opening OF the trial.
Officer Comstock, who made the arrest,
was first called 10 the stand. He told how
he had questioned the little Russian boys,
all OF whom complained OF cruelty and ILL
treatment. He carefully examined the dun
geon where the boys had been confined on a
low diet, and found IL to be a very dismal
place indeed This dungeon is a small
room without light, furniture or ventilation.
where boy was sometimes imprisoned for
two days at time. One boy told the officer
that on one occasion Superin tendent Alex
Inc had punched him in the stomach with a
cane.
Superintendent Frank Kane of the
Youths Directory testified as TO the coudi-
ton OF the boys when they were received at
that institution. They were very much
sdiled and badly infested with vermin.
A continuance was then taken until this
evening.
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Officers Installed.

The following officers have been installed
for the ensuing term in the Chebra Berth
Shalom: r. S. Calish. P; G. Michael,
V. r.; S. Meyer, S.; NJ. Lewis, T.; Trus-
tess. Fisher, Theodore Blndes, j. Pey-
ser and b. Cobn.
Court Eclipse, No. 6972. A. o. f. of A.,
has installed the following officers for the
current term: James hillmore, }. P. c. r.
Q. Clements, {; R.; Gus Gertson, S; c: R.
George Read, +. s.; Thomas j. Trainor,
c. Y. Riess, j. W.: W. c. korb S. b.; H.
T. Sinus, j. b.
At regular meeting of Yerba Buena
Parlor, No. 81, N. s. 6. w., held Tuesday
evening, the following officers were in
stalled for the ensuing term by I'll. G. w.
Dnkelspiel. ID. d. g. P. at Large: Daniel
Suffer, p. p: I. o. Hrydenfeldt. p; j. L.
Harness. f. V. p; II. f.. Konrad, S. V.P.;
M. J; Sheehap, I. Y. P; Fred w: Lees. r.
s.; Fred Il. Haight, F. S.; David Mckay
Jr., r.; Gsorgr F. Jones, NJ; DIR. A. A.
DrosseL s.; L. J. ALBERT and j. q. Han
sen, Trustees; FL. c. Meussdorffer, o. S.; A.
w. Malone. /. S.
The morning call., 1891-07-10
Alameda.

The City Trustees have thus far granted
eighteen saloon licenses. At $3.50 piece
they will bring to the city treasury the sum
of $500. The licenses are for six months.
The Alameda Flower Mission will give an
entertainment in Masonic Hall the latter
part of this month
Steps are soon to be taken for the reorgan-
iZationsof the Iroquois Club.
The new chemical engine mas been placed
in the fire-houSe on Chestnut street, but no
provision has as yet been made to haul it to
fire.
Judge Ellsworth has sustained the de-
murrer in the suit of Albert Kynoch, the
sewer contractor, against Horps and others
to recover assessments for the construction
Of sewer in Arbor street. When Kynoch
put in his bid he did not accompany it with
a certified check OF 10 per cent, as required
by law, but instead made a cash deposit.
The prope rty-owners took advantage of this
technicality and refused to pay their pro-
portion Of the cost of the sewer and have
been sustained by tie Superior Court. No
objection was made against the manner in
which the sewer was built. 1t is now in use
and is part of the city's sewerage system.
An appeal will be taken to the Supreme
Court with the view of having the suit de-
cided on equity
The morning call., 1891-07-10
ORGANIZED LABOR,
Printers Prepare to Establish the
Nine.H0ur Day.

In accordance with resolution adopted
by the International Typographical Union
at its recent session. all proprietors OF book
and job offices under the jurisdiction of the
local union will be Informed that on and
alter October 1st their printers will work
but nine hours per day.
1t was said yesterday morning that the
trouble between the Oak land Typographical
Union and tie Enquirer was settled, but
such DOES not seem TO be the fact, although
the matter seems now in a fair y.of settle
ment, and in few days the printers of the
office expelled ten days ago Will be REIN
stated nv the IlDi0n
The morning call., 1891-07-10

that he is. or father was, when the depesi-
ton was made, "a star of tile frs, niagni-
tude and an artist who need acknow led "a
no superior anywhere and Is expected to re-
turn from Honolulu loaded IT, the gunwale
with Hawailan ballads" Yuen Tow also
claims TO have performed for years in the
Ami kwai 1uen Thpater, S14 Washington
street. lie has not yet been landed. Though
the Familiarity worded deposition is cousid-
cred good
The morning call., 1891-07-10
Bowhend club EI.ctiop.

The Bowhead Republican Club at meet
ing held in Bent's Hall on Wednesday
elected the following officers: President, j.
z. Duncan; Vice President, d. c. Harri-
son; Treasurer. William Bent; Recording
Secretary, Charles I. Lttlejohn; Financial
Secretary, j. E. Markley; Sergeant at Arms,
John korten; Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms,
". II. Webber; Dirsct0rs-D. J. Crowley. j.
J: Fogarty, William Bent j. TT Amor and j.
Harrigan
The morning call., 1891-07-10
Daneerons blasting

While the workmen of Powers Bros, con-
tractors for Section b OF the sea-wall, were
blasting rock yesterday morning an old
house and bulklead came tumbling down
the hill, and the ouarrymen had just time to
escape with their lives. The earth behind
the bulkhead filled the quarry, and 1t will
cost $400 TO dig 1t out SO that the workmen
c;Ig get at the rock.
The morning call., 1891-07-10
Help for the MoIders.

The Upholsterers' Union last night appro-
priated S100 for the assistance of the strik-
ing molders. The union is organizing the
upholsterers of Stockton, San Jose and Sac
ramento, with view to bringing the jour
neymen OF the State under its control. An
employment office and general headquarters
Will be established in this city and transfer
cards will be given to travelling members.
The morning call., 1891-07-10
Valentines Farewell.

A special meeting of the holders Union,
which the Council If Federated Trades will
be invited to attend, will be held on Sunday
afternoon to give Joseph Valentine, the
leader of the strikers, a hearty 'send off,
on his mission to the East. After the meet
ing Valentine will be escorted to the ferry
by his union. lie hopes to obtain funds
and positions for the strikers who are still
idle i'll the East
The morning call., 1891-07-10
New Church Bell.

The first bell to be placed in the belfry of
Methodist Episcopal Church in San Fran
cisco has just been placed in position at the
Fifteenth-avenue church, South San Fran
cisco. The bell weighs 100 pounds and will
be INST sounded on Sunday morning, july
18th, the occasion to be marked by special
services. In the evening the sermon will be
preached by Rev. f. ID. Bovard.
The morning call., 1891-07-10

ogy in the Garrett Biblical Institute. at Fv-
aanston, made vacant by the death of the
Rev. Charles Bennett. VI '"o
Inc United Presbyteriaus of ALBANY.
Linn County, Oregon, will build new
church to cost $4,000. The contract has
been let. mas
The Kings Daughters of Southern Cali
Iorhla held their first assembly on Tuesday.
July Itb, at Redondo Beach
The morning call., 1891-07-10
Coopers' Union.

The Coopers' Union installed their newly
elected officers last night and held ban
aaet. A. Lorentz' shop in San Jose has
been thoroughly unionized, and Ochner's
shop IN Sacramento will be organized next
week. All members will be assessed for the
benefit of the molders until the end of the
ctr
The morning call., 1891-07-10
Furniture W orkers.

A special meeting of the shop committees
of all the furniture factories in the city will
be held on Monday night at which new rules
for shop government will be discussed to-
gether with plans to enforce them. The
trade is very dull at present.
The morning call., 1891-07-10
MiIlmen organizing.

The milmen are slowly recovering from
the effects of their unsuccessful strike for
an eight-hour day on May 1st. Their pur-
pose is to thoroughly organize their craft
and renew their demand
The morning call., 1891-07-10
Painters Union.

At last nights meeting of the Painters
Union the Secretary reported that the pic
mic and social held recently were successes
of which the organization may be proud.
The union is still at war with certain EN-
ployers who compel their journeymen to
work more than eight hours per day.
The morning call., 1891-07-10
Inspiring San Jose Brewers.

General Secretary Thurman delivered an
address to the brewery workmen of San
Jose last night, in which he forcibly ex-
hibited the power and profit of organza-
ton and outlined his plan for a confedera-
ton OF all the labor organizations on the
Coast
The morning call., 1891-07-10
A Bold Thief.

Andrew King was arres TED yesterday
forenoon by the special officer on Wash
lngton-street Wharf and taken to the North
Harbor Station. charged with petty larceny.
King drove on the wharf with an express
wagon and was in the act of stealing sack
Of potatoes when arrested.
The morning call., 1891-07-10
Loaded to tho GunwaIe.

In an affidavit presented by Actor Yuen
Tow. now on board the Australia, to show
his right to land several deponents swore
The morning call., 1891-07-10
Mrs. Woods Inheritance.

Judge Wallace yesterday continued the
hearing of testimony in the suit brought by
Carrie Woods against Moses Selig and
Moses Rosencrantz, Trustees of an estate in
which she is interested. The case will be
resumed Monday.
The morning call., 1891-07-10

BERrELISG has the only reliable methods to
I'll defective sight. APT Kearny street.
The morning call., 1891-07-10

A COMPANY DISCRIMINATORY Wallace has
granted the Spring Vallry Mining and Irrigation
Company an order OF dissolution.
The morning call., 1891-07-10

BAGGAGE delivered TO all trains. Morton
Srecial Delivery. One trunk Soc; 3 trunks. ST..
The morning call., 1891-07-10

IN THE MATTER OF CHARLES NEU.
MANN, IN INSOLVENCY.,
The morning call., 1891-07-10
SHERIFF'S SALE.

SUPERIOR COURT,
Department No. 5.
No. 1883.
Order Of Sale and De
cree of Foreclosure.
The morning call., 1891-07-10
AUCTION SALES.
AUCTION SALE
THIS DAY.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO,
State of California, Department No. 10.
The morning call., 1891-07-10

resort At O'clock the guests assembled
in the dancing hail. which was decorated
with profusion of wild flowers and ferns,
which were varied with the national en-
blems. The artistic appearance of the room
was owing to the taste and good judgment
OF the Misses Anderson and Professor Lip
pert, and was the subject of much favorable
comment on the part of the guests.
The following instructive and elaborate
programme was thoroughly enjoyed: The
proceedings were opened with PRAYER by the
chaplain of the day, Rev. Father McNally of
Oakland; overture, Mrs. Gallagher and
song, Americas Emblem" Mr.. II. j. Gal
lagher; recitation, Not Guilty" Miss
Spiro; instrumental quartet, mandolns
and guitars, Miss Scully, Miss Nc
Govern, Miss O'Neil ana Miss Patriqun;
Nally; song. Mr.. Sutherland; recitation,
Undergraduate Bell" Miss Heddon; instru-
mental duet, mandolin and piano. the
Misses Scully; GRAFTON, Major Miller; violin
solo, Mr.. Marine; vocal duet, Miss Daily
and Mr.. Sutherland; recitation, Miss Ca
hahn; song, Miss O'Neil; chorus, national
airs.
After the rendition of the above dancing
was commenced and spiritedly INDUCED in
10y all present up TO a late hour, when a
after which every one departed. delighted
with the success Of the evenings entertain
ment
Private Picnic to Blackberry Grove.
A club OF young ladies gave most enjoy
able picnic at Blackberry Grove on Satur-
DAY last The day was spent in singing,
games and roaming over the beautiful
grounds. AT noon, under the shade of the
tEees, table was spread and the guests par
took OF splendid lunch. The party started
for home at 5o'cl0ck. Among those present
wer.: Miss A. Hoehn, Mr.. A. Zoble, Miss
NJ. Hoehn, Mr.. Lulick, Miss A. Hansen, Mr..
Machabee, Mr.. X. LachenbacK. MI. Never.
Miss III. Farrell, MIR. O'Connor.
Society Personals.
Colonel George Hager, Miss Alice Hager,
Miss Earl of Chico, and Hon. John Boggs
are spending season at Hardin Springs,
Lake County.
Miss N. J. Nye is taking her July vacation
The advocate., 1891-04-22

debt has been largely increased, and
it must continue 10 increase as long
as Che present financial conditions
prevail Mortgages have been re-
leased, il is true, but a majority OF
them have been released either by
foreclosure, by relinquishment OF
title 10 the mortgsgee, or by renewal,
and in all cases Of renewal the face Of
the debt has been increased by che
amount Of accrued and unpaid inter
est We have the original reports in
this Office to bear out this statement
In some Of the eastern sections Of the
state some debts Of course have been
paid, but the aggregate indebtedness
OF the state is greater to-day than it
was one year ago, the testimony OF
the plutOCrsts and boodlers TO the
contrary Notwithstanding, and il will
continue toincrease except as il may
be diminished by foreclosures and
surrenders of title until relief shall
come through a change in the sui
cidal financial policy inaugurated and
sustained by the parties that have had
control Of the government for the last
thirty years.
The Capital expresses surprise at
the amout Of our mortgage debt. II
might save itself many surprises in
the future il IL would abandon It's par
tisSn prejudices and undertake a lit
tie honest investigation OF the facts
relating to the condition Of the peo-
pie and Of what they propose to do
for their own relief,
The advocate., 1891-04-22

the Vincents with backing down and
Immediately proceeds 10 still further
incite a revival Of the discussion by
taking up and advocating the other
side Of the case. II seems not 10
have penetrated the skull Of the edi-
tor OF the Tribune that a lasting
peace can only be secured by Cessa-
tion of hostilities on both sides. He
is very free with his invidious allu-
siOns even TO those who have not
taken any part in this fight; and not
a week passes without a thrust at
somebody This has become exceed
ingly tiresome, not only to us, but TO
others, and we desire TO remark in
closing that it would be we'll for those
who have been 80 loudly bowling for
peace to remain at peace themselves
II the editor Of the Tribune will free
himself from his ungenerous iesl-
ousies and buckle down to hard work
in the cause in which he pretends to
be engaged he will come a great deal
nearer making an Alliance paper
than he ever has done up 10 this time.
The advocate., 1891-04-22
THE INTERSTATE ALLIANCE.

AT the meeting held in Kansas
City on the 10th OF April, composed
Of delegates from the border coun-
ties Of Kansas and Missouri, 1t was
decided TO effect a permanent inter
state organization, and a meeting is
called in Kansas City, Mo-, on May
20, for that purpose. Each sub.union
in adjacent counties is requested to
send one delegate, and county secre-
tsries are requested to send their ad-
dress to H. w. Pulliam, recorders
Office, Kansas City, Mo-, for further
information. The Farmers Herald,
now published at Smithville, Mo,
was selected as the Interstate paper.
It will be removed to Kansas City
soon.
The advocate., 1891-04-22

WILL Fletcher Merideth be kind
enough to get an affidavit from the
"young man" who took that resolu-
tion Sin shorthandp We would like
to see how such an affidavit would
read. Will he make an affidavit him
self that he knows anything about the
matter, and If so embody his knowl-
edge in the affidsvit7 Will he swear
that he did not forge every word Of
that resolutionl Come, let us hear
from you, Mr.. Merideth, in a substan-
tiRl way.
The advocate., 1891-04-22
THR COMMERCIAL CONaREsg.

Our Republican friends do not
seem pleased with the outcome Of the
commercial congress. There was too
much truth told there 10 answer their
purpose II proved an unlocked for
boomerang.
The advocate., 1891-04-22
sEND FOR THE MANIPESTO.

The Peoples party manifesto has
been published in phamplet form and
is now ready for distribution. Price,
"a per hundred; single copies, s cents
each. Address Kingman Journal
Kingman, Kansas.
The advocate., 1891-04-22
THE CAPITAL COMMENTS ON MR.. POR-
TERA LETTRR.

TEkb LETTER,
The Sunday Capital Of the 10Th
has some very characteristic COM
ments on Mr.. Porters letter to THE
ADVOCATE. Our letter to the superin-
tendent Of the census is characterized
as a piece Of impertinenCe. IL is like
the "insolent inquiTy"-What has Mr..
Ingalls, done2 OF course an ordinary
citizen Of the United Stated has no
business 10 address q letter to an off,
cial, especially if he calls any Of his
official acts in question. Common
people must be silent and in all things
accept the dictum of their superiOrs
Our letter to Mr.. Porter was
prompted by his solicitation Of the
mortgage statistics which we collected
some time ago, the result of which
the Capital so loudly berated at the
time the figures were made public
Now it is compelled on the testimony
Of Mr.. Porter TO acknowledge those
figures correct. The comical feature
Of the Capitals editorial is in the
following:
Commissioner Porter takes all the wind out Of
McLallin's charges by asserting that the mort
gage indebtedness OF Kansas farmers is pTObab-
ly as great as McLalllns figures Of IL This
leaves The worthy Doctor In hole
We can we'll afford to have the
wind taken out OF us every day in
the week by having our figures and
statements confirmed by authority
that even the Capital is compelled to
acknowledge. But how about Joe
Hudson's wind7 He has constantly
reviled us because we gave these
figures to the public. We were ruin
ing the credit Of the state by our
calamity howl. Our speakers upon
the stump during the campaign, who
used substantially the same figures
were all calamity hOwlers. One thing
may be regarded as Certain-he will
never experience the novel sensation
Of having the wind taken out Of him
by the confirmation Of any Of his
statements.
He now undertakes TO sneak from
the consequences Of Mr. Porters
frightful revelation by assuming that
this debt has been vastly diminished
during the past year. OF this he has
not an iota Of evidence. Reports re-
Ceived and ON file in this Office show
that in many parts Of the state the