The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-04-05
IN AND ABOUT TOWN.

The NORTHEASTERN CAT-AIthough
Gustave Aiistead Of 163 MOultrie street swore
out aTrants on Monday morning for the ar
rest Of his neighbOrs. John Lapthorn and
Rupert Spence, for disturbing the peace
they have not yet been served. Spence
says he never spoke to Alstead and denies
til at he or his family had anything to do
with the rupture over the pet cat Ian
thorn, who is Spence's brother-in-law, saws
that he spoke 10 AllsteRd about the cat for
about ten minutes, but he did not call him
names or threaten him. On the contrary,
lie stated that Allstead threatened to bring
out 4 gun If any one attempted to take
away the cat. Pussy was taken from AN
stead's house by Mrs. Whitney, who owned
he cat and gave it TO Spehc-'s family
Mrs. Whitney may bring a charge against
Allstead for refusing to give up the litter of
kittens.
BURGLARS ARRESTED. William White
and Joseph Haveling were booked at the
City Prison yesterday morning on the
charge OF burglary. On the night Of March
81 the clothing-stOre of Rodriguez &,Rapozo,
319 Drumm street. was broken into by
thieves and about $500 worth of goods stolen
Entrance had been effected by pryiug open
the rear door with jimmy. Officers Wren,
Murray and George Mcmahon were de-
tailed on the case and they arrested White
and Hayein. who are young men about
twenty years of age. In room Of the Rest
for the Weary. 90 Clay street, on Saturday
night About one-third OF the stolen goods
was found in the room. The men were
locked mp in the tanks, and yesterday when
the officers learned where the balance OF the
stolen goods was concealed they were
booked on the charge.
TIE YOUTHFUL DRUMS. - The five
boys who were arrested in Rose alley on
Sunday night in maudiln state Of intoxi-
cation were again brought before Judge
Campbell yesterday. Another night in
prison had the effect of making them give
the information as to where they obtained
the liquor. They gave it as the PEG pies
Restaurant, 122 Fifth street. They said
they got nine bottles of wine which they
drank, besides four or five glasses of beer
each. They were again remanded until
to-day, and meantim the police are inYesti-
eating the truth Of their statements.
TIE CHAENEL-STREET BRIDGE-At n
special meeting OF the Street Committee Of
the Board OF Supervisors yesterday, pres
ent Chairman Day, Messrs. Montgomery,
Goodwin and DenmaD. it was decided that
tile new bridge now being built over Chan
mel street is not being constructed accord
ing to specifications, and Ii. ID. Knight was
appointed to supervise the work at a salary
Of $3.50 per month. This is the bridge
which has been delayed in construction,
and which the Supervisors have decided
must be completed by May 10 under PEN
atty.
A TEMPORARY SUPERINTENDENT C.
Kemp has been appointed temporary super
Intendept Of the Boys aud Girls Aid So
hciety, and Will act in that capacity until the
y election of successor G. A. Murdoch
states that the election may be delayed some
time, as the society is DESTROYS of selecting
the most competent man out of the many
willing to accept the position. Mr.. Kempis
thoroughly familiar with the working and
aims of the society, and its good work will
not be interrupted by the change of officers.
A CHILD DANCER.-E. j. Holden, man
ager of the GroYe-street Theater. was ar
rested yesterday by Officer Wells of the
Society for the Prevention Of Cruelty to
Children on a charge Of allowing a child to
dance on the stage of his house. The child
is Irene Delaney and is 10 years Of age.
Manager Holden states that bis arrest was
quite unexpected. as the girl has been on
the stage for several years and has fre-
quently performed in this city.
ELoCUTIoNARY PRIZE CONTEST. The
annual elOeutionaTy prize contest In con-
nectiOn with the educational department OF
the San Francisco Young Mems Christian
Association will take place at the main hall
Of the building Tomorrow evening at
O'Clock. This contest closes the educational
department for the season. There will be
several coAestants for prizes, and the fol-
owing gaklemen Will act rs judges: Rev.