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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-21
A Fortunate Discoxerv.

What would have been disastrous fire
was narrowly ayerted by the vigilance of
Policeman Anderson and Special Officer
Ryan yesterday morning, when they discov-
cred small blaze at Freud & Co.'S corset
store on Market street
Shortly after o'clock the officers noticed
the interior of the store filling with smoke.
but could discover no fire. They finally EN-.
tered the place and found the woodwork
under one of the show-windows on the
Market-street side smolderlng
The burning woodwork was quickly torn
out and the blaze extinguished with few
buckets of water.
All the buildings on the block are frame.
and but for its timely discovery by the off,
GERS there is little doubt that disastrous
confagratiOn would have resulted. The
damage, caused principally by water, will
amount to about $50.
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breaking upon the intense silence with re-
freshing elearness. Then followed the i'm
pressiye bene6iction and the tension re-
Taxed as the brid es veil was thrown aside
and on the arm OF her husband she walked
through the fire of friendly eyes TO her gar
riage. followed by one of the most effective
br idai corteges ever seen here.
The brides dress was imported faille
franchise of thick cord, trimmed with rare
old family point applique lace. Her veil
was the same used at The marriage of her
sisters, Mrs. Heatheote and Mrs. TAYLOR
regarding In view OF their happy marriages
as OF the happiest omen. She wore orange
blossoms in her hair and carried beauti-
full bouquet of lilies OF the valley. Mrs. n.
G. Kittie wore Z hand some toilet of purple
velvet: Mrs. Taylor looked CHARMING in a
French costume of pink and blue velvet
With diamond ornaments and Mrs.11eath-
cote appeared in an effective toilet of green
aud white. The bridesmaids looked well
in white MORE and carried bouquets of
margueTlteS.
a large number Of friends afterward
drove to the kittle residence. on the corner
of Steiner street and Pacific avenue, to offer
congratulations TO the welded pair and
complete the rejoiclngs appropriate to the
notable event. The decorations were of
orange blossoms, Pride OF San Rafael roses,
white Cherokees in garlands, yellow jessa-
mine. paris daisies, La France roses, feur
de lis and other blossoms, which made the
house a lovely conservatory. Mrs. DIR.
Brigham, Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Heathcote
had designed the exquisite arrangement.
Some 1900 invitations had been issued TO the
ceremony and over 400 to the house recep-
ton, so that the pretty parlors were COM
fortably flied, and the younger folk en-
joyed a dance later on. Altogether the
event was considered the most finished and
prettist church. wedding of the season.
The wedding gifts were Of bewildering
variety and beauty. In the same con-
nection may be noted the apt presents to
the bridal party. which. in allusion to the
brides name, were exquisite clusters of
marguerites and pearls. while The ushers
aud groomsman received handsome pres
ents.
Mar. and Mrs. Boyd, after their bridal
trip, will go TO San Rafael, where they will
occupy the Berry cottage during the summer
,oanfhs
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-21
AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
1t VIII Look into Frauds Committed by
Public Officers.

1t VIII Look into Frauds Committed by
Public Oh:cers.
The following is copy Of a circular
issued yesterday by committee of citizens
who have organized TO keep municipal Off
GERS straight and attentive to duty. 1t is ad-
dressed to the people of this city:
Repeated failures OF Justice, Increase in Off
clal dishonesty and disregard of the rights of
citizens have aroused the public mind TO Il re-
dillon OF life in the city. Glaring abuses In the
jury-box and lneffieiency on the bench compel
Citizens In self defense TO use every legal means
10 endeayofing 10 correct the existing evil stats
OF affairs.
To this end an executive committee Of 80 has
been selected 10 conduct she proceedings OF this
association, to pursue and punish ely officials
derelict In their duty, dshoDorabie or corrupt III
their official capacity. as well as those dishonest
iem as BUSINESS y, 1est c WIN e c Se a
tention being to guard aud protect the integrity
and the interest Of the individual citizen and the
In n contest with official corruption the indi-
vldual is powerless, and the people OF this city
without organization are at the mercy OF existing
and wel-organiZed bands OF bOOdlers OF expert
eDce, jury. bFibers and corruptiouists.
This association In now attempting to correct
this sore wrong has faith that II can do In legal
way. through vigilance, persstency and quiet
counsei, that which Is impractleabo for the indl-
vidual or the people.
Causes well knewn TO every citizen have called
aggressive, Is essentially a citizens defensive
associati0n-it knows no politics or party, and
Will not either indOrse or oppose any candidate
Tor Office, but IL proposes to deal with such can
didate alter he has been elected. No Official in
the city government can be a member OF tbs ex.
ecutIye committee.
As this work &c be effective will need the moral
ana financial support of all those having hope or
confidence In the movement, all such are invited
10 visit the office OF the executive committee.
SansoIne street, room 33, and become subscrib-
Ing members OF the association, or 10 consult
with the following namrG gentlemen, who con-
stitute the executive committee of SO:
Joseph Brltton James Denman, /. J.sTruma q,
r r. Woods, John III. Hegler, r. G.. Smith,
William A. Beatty. Robert Sherwood. Isaac
Strassburger. David Farquharson, Charles Hol-
brook, James Moffiit, Henry l.. Davis, 4. l..
Campbell, j: s. Hutchinson. Stewart Menzles,
George LeziDsky. Charles w. Pope, Jeremiah
Lynch. A. s. Hallldie, n. j. Britain, James ID.
Pbeian, Emile Bauer, William Lockwood Peet,
Marx Sheldon. Henry Kenitzer, A. Crawford.
Barclay Henley A. b, Forbes, Henry Ii. Scott,
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DEMOCRATS In HARMONY.
EcOrganizers TO Notify the State
Committee.
a Lively Meeting of the Republioans-Buck-
ley's Band Yields to the Inevitable.
Club Meetings.

= The executive committee of the Demo-
cratic State Central Committee met at the
Strand Hotel yesterday afternoon for the
purpose OF considering the differences exist
ing in this city. aud to formulate call for
the State convention. which is to assemble
at Fresno on the 18th proX. Russell j.
Wilson, the chairman, presided, and a. L.
SPOTS acted as secretary.
The first business was the reading and
acceptance of the resignation of A. III.
Rhodes of Colusa as vice-chairman. Mr..
Rhodes. il was announced, had forsaken
his allegiance to the Democratic party and
is now actively identified with the Farmers
Alliance. T. z. Hammond was accordingly
chosen to act in his stead. and being present
acknowled the honor and took his seat.
A committee of three, consisting OF James
G. Mcguire Thomas L. Barry and Charles
L. Weller, came before the committee to
represent the reorganizers and the last
named acted as spokesman. He Informed
the committee that the body which be and
his associates represented had decided at q
recent meeting to accept the plan set forth
by the State Committee, and that everything
was now satisfactory to them.
Mcguire stated that a committee of five
had been selected for the purpose Of seeing
the district clubs and that meetings of those
bodies would be arranged for tonight, The
clubs, he said. were all in good running
order ard ready to proceed at once with the
business of getting the party into line.
A discussion. brought on by L. t. Barry,
then arose as to what could or could not be
done toward rearTanging the present eXecu-
tive committee of the reOrganizers, but on
being assured by ex-Judge Mcguire that no
practical difficulties lay in the way tue mat
ter was dropped.
The call was then read and adopted. 1t
eulogiZes the party as usual and then de-
mands that the delegates assemble at FreS-
no on the 18th of May to choose delegates
10 the national convention TO be held at
Chicago on the 9th of July. The appor-
tionment is as published some days ago.
The call gives the organization of the
party in this city into the hands of an exec
utiye committee, to consist of ali the officers
of the general committee and four members
from each of the Assembly districts of the
city, to be chosen by majority of ali the
delegates from the district represented.
Colonel Barry found some objection to
this. He insisted that it was dangerous TO
give the slightest chance for the old regime
TO resume power, but he was overruled and
went away. He intimated that the result
would be taxpayers ticket, but the CON-
mttee paid no heed to his warnings and ad-
nd
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The arrangements were perfection. Tie
horses were shown out in sulkes. Auc-
tioneers killip and Eiseman welded the ham,
mer and Gilbert Tompkins himself super
intended the sale. The sum of S17.545 was
realized for 65 head OF horses offered, show
ing the splendid average of $40 per head.
b. {. Holly purchased the highest priced
mare in the sale. Vera, splendid-lookiDg
two-year-old brown FLY by Wildnut cut of
Veronica, for $3.50. Dan McCaTty was as
usual the largest buyer in attendance ut the
sale. paying $1,000 for the o-yeaT-old filly
Lady Sidney out of daughter Of the dam
of Judge g; $3.50 for the two-year-old bay
FLY DinOrah by Dexter Prince from Bel
nora; 500 for the three-year-0ld brown
FLY by Mambrino Wilkes out of Fancy, and
$3.50 for the standard mare Kate Castleton
by Admiral from Black Flora. =. Powers
paid $500 for the two-year-Old black FLY by
Rampant from Belle Medium. Wilfred
Page bought the black yearling FLY Sidita
by Sidney out of Fontanita for S925, and
the remainder brought all sorts of prices
from $50 downward. Mr.. Tompkins is to
be congratulated on the complete success of
the arrangements, sale and average OBJ
tanned.
Tie following are the entries and weights
for this afternoons races:
First Taee-Purse S400; two-year-olds; five
furiOngs Alliance 113, Condo us. GraDdee
lib, Oporto l13. BY Jove lis. Genera 115 aud
Sidney lilo,
Second race-Purse $500; handicap. for three.
year ods; cue mile. Blondluetle 95. Edith 100
Lotti- Mills l07 Bert Hart 100, Early l05, May
PriLchard 80, Draw Scot loo, Elwood LOT, Santa
Fe loo.
Third rsce-Purse $500; handicap. for two
year lds; five furlongs. Monowai 1lS. Cas-
tanet los, Cartridge los. Martinez 80, Sir Reel
115. Don Lila lis. Dick OMaey %.
Fourth race-Purse $500; handicap, for al.
ages; one and a sixteenth miles. Revolver III,
Montana 40, Initiation los, Sheridan lis,
Lady Gwen 100.
Filth race-Purse $3.50; for three-y ear-olds
and upward; five f1rlongs. Kine Hooker 119,
Flair 1o4 Regal 116, Henry 1l6, Monte Carlo
lib, Bet Il ant 101. Hello lie, Ida Glenn 1l9,
Inkernan lO4, Joe Ellis 104. Woodbury. JT.
l16, King George lis snd Midnight 1lS.
The following were selected by two lead
ing turtles as likely winners:
First race-Conde or BY Joye.
Second Tace-LoIlie Mills OF Early
ThTd racr-Monowai or Sir Reel.
Fourth race-Iniilatlon or Sheridan.
Filth raee-Inkerman or Ida Glenn.
The Blood-horse directors have now de-
eided to fix $40 declaration fee in all races
except handicaps.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-21
MAYA DIVORCE CASE.
The Husbands Hired Detective Flea
His Legal Privileges.

1ne Husbands Hired Detective P1e ads
His Legal Privileges.
The divorce case Of John Nava against
his wife, Henrietta, was begun in Judge
Hebbard's court yesterday. The complaint
alleges that defendant was guilty of IN
wifely conduct, and that to cloak her acts
she joined certain friendly societies and
also pretended to be studying the mysteries
of spiri tualsm. The wife, Of course. denies
all wrongdoiDg,
When his suspicious were aroused, Nava
employed Allen w. Dedman to ascertain
the extent OF his wife's misconduct. The
result Of his investigations was an affidavit
IN which Dedman sw0re to having entered
into certain relations with the woman, and
for making this affidavit the defendant had
him arrested on charge of perjury, which
is still pending
Yesterday Dedman, who is far from at
traetlve in his general appearance, was
called to the stand. He refused to answer
any questions whatever until ordered COM
mltted for contempt. Then he changed his
MUD and answered on a few immaterial
points; but when the subject matter OF his
affidavit was brought up he again refused
to answer and threw himself on his privi-
leges. Thereup0n the court decided to
ignore the affidavit and to give but little
weight to The witness oral testimony.
The case Will be on trial for several days
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-21
WARRlNG REPUBLICANS.
The County Committee Has It's Weekly
Seauce.

The County Committee Has It's Weekly
Seance.
The Re- ublican County Committee held
its last session prior 10 the primaries last
night, with DR.. r. C. Meyers in the chair.
Committeeman Ives from the committee
of p reported the changes which had been
made liz the inspectors, and which have
already been published, and they were ac-
eepted as read.
The executive committee reported that
the Stockton committee on arrangements
had asked to be Informed Of the number of
persons for whom accommodations would
be required. The secretary was instruct ed
TO furnish the information.
Isaacs called attention TO the fact that in
the printed call the names of inspectors had
been transposed. The alteration was ordered
made
Chairman Meyers named the following
finance committee: Messrs. Birmingham
Brugiere, kohler, Scott. Carnes, Marks,
Ruggles, Hagencamp and Gerdes.
HEADQUARTERS.
The secretary was then authorized to Sc
cure headquarters for conducting the bust
ness OF the primaries.
A suggestion from the clair .dat some
plan be devised for getting stfhe ballot boxes
ana other election pafaphernalia to the
various polling places provoked an ami
personal. lie thought the best plan would
be for the judges on one side to take the
boxes and the other the paraphernala.
Moran moved that the inspectors were the
proper persons to assume charge of the
boxes.
suppose The inspector fails to show upP"
asked Robbins.
He was promptly suppressed
Isaacs objected to any such plan, as he
did not care 10 see the boxes stuffed as in
the past
You, Mr.. Chairman" he added. "kno W
how it Is done, and | want it stopped"
Tie chair denied the soft Impeachment
amid a roar of laughter.
MEYERS BECOMES INDIGNANT
4 suggestion that the chair name COM
mittee of two in each district to take charg e
of the boxes brought Pistolesi to his feet to
say that he did not believe the chair would
be in partial.
Meyers grew very warm and resented the
imputaton that be had ever favored any
side or faction.
1t was finally decided to give the boxes
into the hands of the inspectors.
Dorm arose to nominate candidate for
Delegate-at-large. and in a somewhat ex-
tended speech named General w. Ii. L.
Barnes.
Maurice Greenwood nominated William
l.. Merry and Maurice Asher did a similar
service for George A. knight.
The result was, Merry "a, Barnes %,
Knight 3. and the former was declared to
be the nominee.
A n adjournment was then taken
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FIREMEN RESIGN.
Anxious to Take Part I'm the Coming Pri-
marIes.

anxious to Take Part I'm the Coming Pri-
All leaves of absence granted TO members
of the Fire Department for the present
week have been revoked, and none will be
issued until after the close Of the Repubii-
can primaries Saturday. This has been
done to prevent, if possible, the partlcipa-
tion of The firenen in the election, and
Chief Scannell has requested Chief Crow
ley to report to him the names of all men,
bers of the department infringing the order.
This mas been done because it is feared
that number OF firemen have already taken
a hand in the factional fight which is being
waged in the Republican party and are pre-
pairing to help out at the polls.
1t Is said on good authority that rs many
as six or seven extramen have already re-
signed their places at the request of the
bosses, and have been assured that they
will be reinStated as soon as the primaries
are over.
Among those who have handed in their
designations is Hector Brodie, who until
yesterday was steward of chemical engine
at salary of $50 month. Two years ago
he was one of Buckley's most active work
ers, and his position 10 the Fire Department
was due to his eXertionS in the primaries.
He has now allied himself with the Burns
Wilson faction of the Republicans, and is
promised a place in the Appraisers building
when the primaries are over Hence his
resignation from the Fire Department.
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and amaIgamation as drafted under resolu-
tions Of the executive committee Of the State
Central Committee and approved by special
committee printed and laid before the msfn-
bers of the various district committees. Of
ficers of the district committees will be in
structed to call meetings in their districts
Friday evening next for the purpose of sub
hitting the amended plan to the enrolled
members, and the presidents Of the district
committees Will meet with the executive
committee this evening at 207 Suffer street.
1t was also resolved by the special commit
tee that the enrolment thus far made should
stand good for all purposes of the campaign,
that the time for enrolment be extended
till the Goth of this month, and that the date
of the election of officers aud members Of
the district committees be changed from the
Goth of April to May 3. IL was recon-
mended, too, that whenever necessary the
canvassing committees of the various dis
tricts should be empowered to appoint adj
yisOry members from each precinct,
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BUcKLEY's OLD BAND.
They Yield to the Inevitable with a,
Grxes.

1hey Yield to the Inevitable With Good
Grace.
What viii probably be the last meeting Of
the old Buckley County Committee was held
at Metropolitan Hall last night with Tim
OBricn in the chair. The committee ex-
pires by limitation on May i, and its closing
hours were not at all exciting or dramatic
They plowed through their business last
night in the most matter-of-fact way, and.
when it Is summed up, did nothing Of i'm
portance.
A. j. Clunie made a speech in which he
counseled those present to refrain from sign
ing the club rolls until it was seen what
action would be taken by the district clubs
at their approaching meetings.
He was opposed by Chairman O'Brien
and A. L. Spots. both OF whom advised all
good Democrats to join the clubs at once
and go to work for the party without any
feeling. They desired harmony and thought
this the best way to accomplish it.
The committee adjourned without action
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-21
BERKELEYS PRESIDENT.
Belief That Professor Sohurman of Cor
neil VIII Get the PRIZE.

Belief That Professor sohurman of Cor
nell WIN Get the Prize.
1t was reported in Berkeley last evening
on the best authority that Professor Schur-
man, professor Of philosophy at Cornell
University, has been offered the presidency
of the University of California. Whether
he accepts or not Will depend upon two
cOnditions-that the salary be raised from
5000 to $500 per annum and that be shall
be allowed TO appoint the various commit
tees OF the Board of Regents. There will
De no trouble on the first score, but VIII ether
the regents will consent to play second fid-
die to their president is thing that the
best-informed outside rs have no opinion on.
Professor Schurman is recognized as one
OF the brightest minds of the United States
As thinker he stands in the front rank of
American philosophers. and, what is more,
he is an exceptionally brilliant public
speaker. While self-assertive and marked
by the boldness of the CID Scotch Presby-
terrain clan from whom he is descended, he
Is tolerant of the views of others. He has
shown a marked executive ability in his de-
partmeDt at Cornell.
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A New Inspector of Steam yesseIs.

Dispatches from Washington aunoun CO
that John Birmingham. president of the
California Powder Company, has been ap-
pointed tosucceed Henry Lubbock as United
States supervising inspector of steam vessels.
Captain Lubbock, the incumbent, has as
yet no information OF his dismissal and says
he knows OF no cause for such an action
except that he has been in Gflice for about
four years, and that he is one of the few
appolntees OF the Cleveland administrati on
who have been retained by President Har-
risOn up 10 date.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-21
REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS
OF San Francisco Give Their Experience
With Drs. Blair and Meals
Treatment.

Mrs. McGiynn of 126 Silver street saws i:
"My sen Charles suffered for years with
catarrh of the head ard throat. We took
him to the office of Drs. Blair & Neal and
we are perfectly satisfied with the result"
Mr.. Henry Alberts resides at lI2 Thir-
teenth street. In reply to the writer he
said: 'For eight years have had a chronic
catarrh of my head and throat. ! called at
the office of Drs. Blair 81 Neal. They gave
me the best treatment / ever had. feel
brighter, clearer; in fact. | feel better all
over, and am we'll satisfied with the treat
ment"
Mr.. B. Franklin lives at 16 Trenton street
During a recent interview lie said: For so
years l have had catarrh. / tried patent
medicines and doctors, but my trouble
grew worse, until my bronchial tubes were
affected. l was treated at the Office of Drs.
Blair u Neal, and commenced to feel bet
ter right away. My improvement was re-
markable. L am very grateful to Drs.
Blair u Neal for what they have done for
me-"
Mr.. G. r. Renme is compositor en-
ployed IN the c0mpOsing-room of the San
francisco Chronicle. He resides at 80
Mlnna street In recent interview he said ::
Il bad bad case of catarrh which affected
my eyes, my ears, my ose and throat. tried
physicians and patent remedies but l did
not get any better. a short time ago
called at the Office of Drs. Blair Sc Neal.
commenced to Improve at once under their
treatment. Ny nose and head feel as clear
as bell and feel like new man alto
gether. owe this all to Drs. Blair &
Neal"
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MCCARTHY WAGNER.
Marriage of One of San Erancisco's Most
Beautiful Girls.

Marriage of One of San Francisco's Mos
Beautiful Girls.
Last evening one of the elaborate Easter
weddings now occurring united Miss Lillian
Lucille Wagner, the beautiful daughter of
Mr. Joseph Wagner, the pioneer mill
builder and president Of the Joseph Wag-
ner Manufacturing Company. to Mr.. L.
Avery Mccarthy. until recently of New
York, a realestate man and director of
several land companies. Both parties are
popular in social circles.
The Wagner residence, 1904 Jones street,
was the scene of the ceremony, and had
been prettily decorated ior the occasion by
Miss Mary Bates. The bridal canopy Of
snowballs and nile-green ribbons ON a
framework of bamboo. with the surround
ing decoration of flowers, was among the
happest work of that artist.
Miss Helen Wagner was the maid of
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white labor cigar manufacturers and the
cigar-makers will be held to see If some
means cannot be devised of running out the
Eastern and Chinese goods. The leaf -dealer.
are all In sympathy with the union. and
realize that their best interests will be snh-
served by the unions success. To-day a
large delegation will canvass the water
front Several committees visited all the
gained the support of all.
The labor unions Ia session last night
were the Water Front Federation. Car.
penters 705. Metal Roofers, Tanners And
Curriers', ShOemakers and Bakers. Ahout
all they did Of general interest was to q Iedoe
moral and financial support to the cIrar.
makers In establishing the white labor home
Industry