The morning call., 1893-01-26
SMALL TALES OF A BIG CITY.

At the monthly meeting of the State Horticu
tural society. 10 be held tomorrow afternoon,
b. NJ Lelong VIII speak on the future Of The olive
Industry.
The Golden Gate Improvement Club has ap-
pointed committee 10 see that the work on the
Franklin-street sewer is properly done.
This evening the Rev. Father York Will lecture
IN 81. Mary's Cathedral in aid OF the Sacred
Hssit Presentation Convent, corner OF Ellis and
TAYLOR streets.
The ord OF directors OF the Musicians
Union. after discussion or the mater. has con-
cuded not to affiliate with the new Trade aud
Labor Council.
The will of Charles c. Cotter, who left an
estate valued at $4,000 has been flied. The
tesla or names his sister, Belle NJ Golfer sole
legdtee and eXecutTX.
Frthof Gulbrandsen and his whole family
have filed petl ion in tile Superior Court, asking
that the family name be changed To Bronson as
more convenient name.
Barney Cullen, charged with manslaughter,
was found guilty as charged by the jury in De-
partment II OF the Superior Court, Yesterday,
but was recommended 10 the mercy OF the court.
The Luning Company. j. g. Kittle, Phoebe
Hearst and others have brought snit TO restrain
the Superintendent OF Streets from selling GER
tain lands on which the Potrero avenue exLen-
slon assessment Is delinquent
AT directors meeting OF the California
Schuelzen Club Park and Building Association,
held last night, the following officers were
elected: President PhilO JacoDy; e-presi-
dent. joseph Strau5; treasurer +. A. Kuhls;
secretary, Ott0 bufmelsIcr.
AHo hAlOIbcJ lOl 1euEJ 6OsIST, VINO was con-
vcted OF arson 10 the second degree on Tuesday,
10 judge Daingerteld's court. will move for
new trial. on the ground that tho alleged crime
was committed at O'Clock p. NJ. aud therefore
he could not be convicted of that grade OF arson.
A party Of railroad men have Just completed
trip over The Great Northern road IN private
car ana are stopping at the Palace: They a1e
John q. Moore. William d. Duff. Fred E.
Adams, John w. Mccartney and F. q. Olm-
stead, all of New York and many OF them direct
ors OF the road.
THaI p4t.
tourn yesterday on account OF the noise made
by contractor who is putting down floor in-
the Appraisers building Oh The first story. The
Judges tIied 10 stop the noise but were uusuc
cessful. as the man has TO get the job done In a
certain length OF time.
James Smith, residing at 92o Vallejo street,
walked into the Receiving Hospital yesterday
afternoon and had The Police Surgeon treat him
for double fracture OF the Jaw. Smith said he
was taking home drunken companion al
ocioeN yesterday morning. and when OF Wash.
ington street, near Powell. lie was struck blow
la the mouth by some stranger.
telegram from San Marcial, y. Mex. TO the
Chiei OF Police announces that a man named
William Hesdla. supposed 10 be a resident of
this city. fell from passenger train at that place
yesterday aud was Instantly killed. Hesdia had
been employed IN The showcase works at Paso
del Norte. and is supposed 10 have been on his
way home.
Judge Conlan yesterday fined John Morgan
$3.50 for carrying Il concealed Weauon. MO--
gan had high old time along the water front
Few nights ago, aud II took a SeTgeanls squad of
policemen TO arrest him. He was fouris6lng an
enormous old pistol aud wanted blood. He VIII
serve l25 days in the County jail, In default OF
the payment OF his hne.
The preliminary examination OF Frank
Thomas, alias William Kane. for the murder of
Fred w. Herring on December Is last, was com.
menced In Judge Campbeifs court yesterday.
The complaint charges that Kane beat Herting
over the head with The butt end Of a revolver,
INJECTING injuries from which lie subsequently,
cled. lie examination VIII occupy several
days.