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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-21
LAYING A THIRD RAIL,
The NarroW-Gauge Line to
Santa Cruz to Be Made
Standard Width.
Work Has Begun in Altering the
Road Between San Jose and
Los GatoS.

The work of laying third rail from San
Jose to Los Gatos was recently begun by
the Southern Pacifcs maintenance of way
department. In order to lay this new
track broad-gauge ties have to be substi-
tuted for the old narrowgauge timbers,
and the road must be newly ba,lasted and
widened few feet. The object of the i'm
provement is to have standard track
over which cars can be run from other
railway lines.
For some time to come the road will be
operated as narrow and standard gauge
line, but it is the intention of the company
to eventually abolish the narrow-gauge
equipment for the standard cars and loco
motives all the way from the Alameda
mole to Santa Cruz. This will not be
likely to take place until the mole, now in
course of construction, is finished. The
alterations now under way are designed to
give the Los Gatos fruit district assistance.
At present fruit and all other freight
from Los Gatos and around there is taken
to San Jose in the narrow-gauge cars, and
reloaded into standard cars If consigned
for any point Off the South racine coast
Railroad.
Bv the new arrangement this double
handling of freight will be avoided, land that
will mean a great deal for fruit-growers
and other shippers in large portion of
the Santa Clara Valley. Considerable ex-
pense to the shippers will thus be saved,
and. besides, perishable freight will not
have to undergo the risks of a second hand
ling. The Southern Pacific engineers in
tend to carry the broad track southwark to
Santa Cruz without delay.
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GAvEALL HONOR TO CALIFORNIA; MARKSMEN

was blaze of light when the procession
arrived at the doors.
The entire front of the building was COW
cred with lighted lanterns, and inside were
decorations floral and otherwise. The gal
lerv of the hall was early filled with spec
tators, but the main floor was reserved for
the paraders. As they came in under the
direction of Captain Bolts and the other
captains the various companies were
ranged in order on the floor.
The returned marksmen found places on
the platform and were saluted in military
fashion by their comrades.
President Henry Dcrseher opened the
proceedings by making brief address
complimentary to the returned marksmen
and the work they had performed in the
East.
He then introduced Louis Haake, the pres
ident of the committee of reception, who
made an extended address of welcome in
German, which was loudly applauded. He
greeted the audience in the name of the
Schuetzen Verein and said that all were
surprised that the small number of shooters
which this City sent East should return
with such honors.
One had secured three out of six prizes
on one target, and another two out of four
on another. He assured the men who re-
turned with these honors that their prog
ress in the East had been carefully
watched in the reports, and that the feel
ing of the people here had been with them
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resort frequented by sailors and marines.
On Friday, July II, he went into a grocery
and purchased some tobacco. He had no
change with him and pulled out buck
skin pouch which, according to the gro
ceryman, contained between $500 and $500
In gold. He selected S. gold piece and
paid for the tobacco.
Early next morning fire broke out in. the
room adjoining the one occupied by Nc
Gee, and in making his escape he fell
downstairs sustaining injuries that re-
suited in his death. The room which, ad-
joined McGee's and in which the fire
started was occupied by baker who was
at his work at the time.
When the old man was picked up not a
cent was found III his pockets and care
tul search OF his clothing anG the room he
occupied failed to disclose the buckskin
pouch. There were two wounds on his
head and at the inquest medical testimony
was given that they could not have been
made by his fail.
The theory is that he was robbed while
asleep, that while the robber was in his
room he was awakened and was struck on
the mead with some instrument, rendering
him unconscious, ard that the robber set
fire to the adjoining room, thinking that
the old mans body would be cremated be-
fore the fire was discovered.
McGee was an old resident of this City
and went from here as volunteer during
the war: One of his relatives, a nephew,
is William O'Brien, who is employed
by Farnsworth & Ruggles, Third
ana townsend streets. He is convinced
that his uncle was murdered for the money
he had IN the buckskin pouch and will
use every effort to trace the murderer.
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| churches of the City, irrespective of de-
nomination. The officers of the various
reform societies have held several confer
ences with DR.. Case in reference to an
amalgamation of all the good-g overnment
societies. The principal among them is |.
]. Truman, president of the Civic Fedora
ton.
The first crusade will be made against
the Sunday coursing, as now carried on on
Sundays. Representatives of this new
movement have been out to the coursing
matches securing evidence.
81 have decided, said DIR. Case, "that it
is now time to bring about different state
of affairs in this City. This coursing bust
ness has attracted my notice for some
time. 1t must and shall be done away
with. The whole thing on the face of it is
demoraliZing. 1t has an evil effect upon
the rising generation. The cruelty of the
whole business is manifest to all.
Necessary evidence will be procured.
The lawyers are now preparing an opinion
as to whether this coursing is a violation
of the law. If it is not, then you may state
that this new movement will send a COM
mittee to the Capitol and demand that a
law be passed which will make it crime
for any one to follow this present mode of
debauchery on Sundays.
"We shall follow exactly the same tao
tics as DR.. Parkhurst. There are number
OF private agents OF the organization at
WORK procuring material among the i'm
moral portion of the City. Special atten-
ton is given to the Matchmaking of women
by the police.
The City of San Francisco" continued
DR.. Case, ''needs civil Sunday, Sun
day of rest. We propose that a law shall
be passed which will make it illegal for the
saloons to remain open, or other affairs to
be in full swing that tend to cause our
youth to run wild in riotous living.
81 intend to start this crusade move
ment by denouncing in sermon the vari-
Gus vices of our City. l shall appeal to
the better element of San Francisco to up
hold us in this cause. l shall appeal to
the laboring classes to vote against those
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fair share of prizes in the past two years.
T. P. Schuster, native son, joined the
verein in 1898 and won his laurels by be-
coming the shooting king that year. He
gained many first prizes here, the second
prize in Milwaukee and the second grand
prize at New York.
William Ehrenpfort is the oldest active
man in San Francisco. He has resided
here forty years. He Joined the German
Schuetzen Club in 1860 and the San Fran
cisco Schuetzen Verein in 1870. He also
was member of the victorious California
team at the Philadelphia Centennial in
1876, and has won medals and prizes not
only here, but in the East and Europe.
A. H. Pape is the youngest of the band
of champions. He is native son, %
years of age, and has only been a member
of the verein since 1898. In New York he
was the first to make three bullseyes on
the honor target, Germany. He scored
AZ on the standard target and 65 on the
honor turget, Colum bia. His other per-
formances at the tournament were also
very creditable.
E. Bleudau went eastward as repre-
sentative of the Redmen's Schuetzen
Verein, and acquitted himself creditably.
He did not return with the delegation, as
he had made arrangements to go to
Europe and visit his relatives. He
has made record in several shooting
events and carried off some of the prizes
in New York.
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target he made 46 points out of possible
so; 70 out of a possible 70 at the ring tar
get, and 81 out of possible 100 at the man
target. He is the champion shot of the
world at 200 yards.
George Helm, who made the marvellous
score of rs out of possible IS, thereby
duplicating his record at the Midwinter
Fair last year, is a native son. He joined
the California Schuetzen Club in 1856 and
the Schuetzen Verein in 1894. Besides
making the>world's record f75) he has won
many championship cups and medals.
Henry Wreden, the captain of the San
Francisco Schuetzen Verein team, is also a
native son. He is fourth lieutenant of the
verein and the members give him credit
for handling the team in very able man
ner.
Max Schwab, the overseer and umpire of
the California delegation, is a well-known
local capitalist.
A. Jungblut, who is also a prominent
business man, became a member of the
San Francisco Schuetzen Verein four years
ago, and won several medals at the Mid
winter Fair festival and in other local
events.
F. O. Young is known we'll among
sportsmen as member of the San Fran
cisco Schuetzen Verein, which he Joined
ten years ago, and through his connection
with the Columbia Rife and Pistol Club.
He is reckoned as one of the best pistol
shots on the coast.
George Alpers joined as member of the
verein two years ago, and in short time
became very expert. He won several
prizes last year and secured numerous
honors in New York
Louis Bendel is a member in the San
Francisco Schuetzen Verein of eight years
standing and is looked upon as quite an
expert with the gun. He, too, is the
holder of several trophies won in various
shooting contests.
d. B. Faktor joined the verein in 1890,
and although at The time he had strong
doubts OF his ever becoming skilled with
the rife, he has in short time, by steady
practice, put himself in the front rank
He holds the record for the highest num-
Der of points in six shots-16-and has won
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right along. In conclusion he called for
three cheers for the shooters, and, needless
to say, they were given.
D. B. Faktor, one Of the Eastern band,
also made an address in German. He
thanked one and all for the good wishes ex-
pressed and for the reception. He said that
in New York they had been royalty enter
tanned and that there was really no jealousy
displayed.
The New Workers, after they had seen
what the Califorrians were equal to, had
nothing but the best wishes for them, and
they were assured of this wherever they
went. He referred to the several records
which the marksmen had made in very
mplimentary terms.
George Helm, the man who made the
seventy-five score on the ring target, gave
a very humorous and entertaining account
of the trip eastward and also of the return.
President Dorscher then invited all pres
ent to adjourn to the banquet hall and
partake of collation.. The invitation was
cordially accepted, and it was late hour
when the festivities were over.
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GRAND STREET PARADE.
Speechmaking and Refresh
ments at the Old Cali
fornia Hall.
EXPERIENCES IN THE EAST.
No jealousy Displayed on the At
Iantic Sketches of Members
of the Champion Team.

The marksmen who went East to repre-
sent the German shooting clubs of this City
in the National Schuetzen Fest in New
York, were received back to their homes last
evening in a royal manner which excelled
even the most cordial receptions which
they encountered on the other side of the
continent.
In fact, their reception surprised even
the recipients of it. 1t was in the nature
of those occasions one reads about in con-
nection with the champions of the Olym-
plan games in ancient Greece, and the
kings of the gun eserved every cheer and
word of congratulation which they re-
eeived, not to mention the outpouring of
their friends and the pyrotechnical display
in their honor.
The party which returned comprised
the following: Adolph Strecker, George
Helm, George AIpers, Henry Wreden, F.
P. Schuster, D. B. Faktor, Louis Bend l,
Max Schwab, A. Jungblut, w. Ehrenpfort,
A II. Pape and F. o. Young. Z. Blondau,
the other member of the party, left for
Europe instead of returning to the West.
They left about four weeks ago, accom-
panied by the good wishes of their friends,
and they came back laden with honors and
medals and trophies.
During the entire past week the shoot
ing clubs of the city, principally the San
Francisco chuetzen Verein, had been ar
ranging to give them a right royal well
come in honor of their achievements at
the great National tournament. Their
work in the East had exceeded even the
expectations of their friends and it was de-
cided to spare no expense in making the
celebration attending their return as COM
plete as possible.
The victorious marksmen arrived in
Sacramento on Friday and were hospit-
ably entertained, first by the Schuetzen
Verein there. and later by J. Posthaler. a
brewer, at his private residence. In the
meantime Edward Eigeltinger of the local
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place among the prominent German So
cieties of the City. OF the original twenty
five organizers but two are now living
Captain John Wulzen and ]. l.. Meyers.
The first meeting resulting in organiza-
ton was held in Jacob Knell's hall corner
of California and Kearny streets on the
first Sunday in September, 1859. A pre-
liminary meeting had been held in August,
but it is the first Sunday in September
which is celebrated by the society each
year as its anniversary.
From the start the society was prosper
Gus, each member taking an active interest
in its affairs. With the growth of the Ger
man colony in the City the memb ership
roll OF the verein also swelled. Some of
the most prominent and influential Ger
man residents were included in its ranks.
The society located in 1874 in Turner's
Hall, on Bush street, pear Powell, and it
is there they are still, although a new hall
has taken the place of the old one, and its
name has been changed to California Hall.
The membership, too, has increased until
now there are 1S5 active members.
The first president of the society was
William Reichel and the first captain
William Seidenstreicker. After him came
Captain George Schmidt, and then Captain
John Wulzen. Eight years ago the pres
ent captain, John f. Bolts, was chosen,
and the members are unit in agreeing
that they never had a more popular COM
mander 1t is partly due to his indefati-
gable efforts that many of the clubs
events have been so successful.
The verein's shooting festivals have
always aroused considerable enthusiasm,
even outside of the society's own circle
For many years they controlled Schuetzen
Park in Alameda, and there held their
annual and monthly festivals. 1t was
there that some of the members, who
covered themselves with glory in the great
National schuetzen fest just closed in New
York and earned medals and goblets
galore, first made their records and cult
waited their skill
Each year in May the verein holds a
two days shooting festival. the prime
feature OF which is the eagle shoot. The
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persons who are responsible for these con-
ditions. A new era must begin here
There are determined men behind this
cause with efforts and money.
You may state that when we shall be-
gin to make our Investigations public the
sensations in reference TO the police levy
ing blackmail will surpass those of New
York.
1.-The Solid Eight of the Supervisors are
receiving great deal of our attention, and
when The CALL has supplied all the evil
dence 1t can give we propose to push the
matter and make every effort to bring
about conviction
Irwin J. Truman, president of the Column
bia Bank, stated that he expected to have
order this week. Money would be sup
piled to them to any extent that was
needed.
II have" said President Truman, 'sre-
ceived check from Mayor Sutro for the
sum of 500, accompanied with his wishes
that we may be successful in our efforts.
1.-The Supervisors have been watched by
our detectives for some time past. They
have been able to gather some direct evil
dence. We shall do all in our power to
bring their reign to an end. Our strife
will now be for municipal reform and an
overthrow of the present methods in
vogue"
Secretary Kane of the Society for the
Prevention of Vice, has placed the records
of that body at the disposal of DR.. Case.
1t is not the intention of those princi-
pally engaged in the new movement to
make this crusade religious one. They
state that the cooperation of various citi-
zens has been requested and it has been
readily granted in all cases.
This new organization will be thoroughly
launched at its meeting this week
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NEW woMAN's CLUB.

Officers and Standing Committees
Elected for This Year.
The members of the New Woman's
Club, 317 Mason street, have adopted royal
purple and gold as their colors and added
a library for the use of the members.
There are several committees appointed
to work upon various lines, such as home
industry, silk:culture being special feat
ure constitutional amendment, local char
tiles and celebrations.
The following officers have been elected
for the ensuing term:
President, Mrs. Mabel V. Osborne; vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. d. K. Farr; recording secretary,
Mrs. Julia NJ. Jones; corresponding secre-
tary, Mrs. F. E. Fairbanks treasurer Mrs
NJ J. Foster; custodian, Mrs. f. E. Fair
banks; librarian, Mrs. E. F. Bradley; as
sistant librarians, Mrs. n. McKevitt, Mrs. NJ.
Griffin, Mrs. D. X. Farr, Mrs F. E. Fairbanks
financial secretary, Mrs. Julia NJ. Jones; execu-
tive committee-Mrs. Eva Z. Bates chairman,
Madam B. Rumsey, Miss c. NJ. Rowe Mrs L.
Scammell, Mrs. K. Patterson, Mrs. Z. F. Bailey,
Mrs. S. Phillips; finance committee-Mrs d. K.
Farr, Mrs. E. f. Bailey, Mrs Z. D. Eddy.
An appeal has been made to the club for
boys clothing for the fire sufferers Any
contribution in that line will be gratefully
received at the Episcopal Mission, Second
and Folsom streets.
y 4
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winner OF this gets a handsome trophy
and is crowned schuetzen king. He retains
his royal rank for a year, or even longer If
he can get away with his competitors in
the next contest.
The reputation of the San Francisco
Schuetzen Verein's members for marks
manship has always stood high among the
shooting clubs of the country, but they
We're not given credit for the ability which
they displayed at the New York contest
In fact--as Mr.. Strecker, who returned the
other day, said-the Eastern men were
surprised, beyond all question. at the
methods and style of the marksmen from
the West. The pride which the society
felt in the achievements of their delegation
was evidenced by the royal reception which
they gave them last night.
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A PARKHURST MOVEMENT,
The Rev. DR.. w. w. Case Heads
a New Organization for
Reform.
AFTER THE SUPERVISORS
Detectives Shadow the Solid Eight
and the Police Have
Evidence.

A great crusade movement against vice
will be inaugurated in this City within a
few days. All details of organization have
been completed. This comprehensive re-
form movement will be guided by the Rev.
DR.. w. w. Case, pastor of the Howard
Methodist Episcopal Church.
The crusade will be governed by the
same methods used by the Rev. DR.. Charles
H. Parkhurst of New York in his great re-
form battle against Tammany Hall.
In this work DR.. Case will have the sup
port of the Civic Federation Society, So
ciety for the Prevention of Vice, and the
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MEMBERS OF THE TEAM.
All Of Them Have Made Records and Won
Prizes Before the Target.

All of Them Have Made Records and Won
Prizes Before the Target.
The marksmen who went on to repre-
sent California at the National Schuetzen
Fest are all prominent citizens. and the
majority of them have been identified with
the industries and commercial progress of
this CITY for many years. While all did so
well in plugging the targets it is generally
acknowledged that Adolph Strecker is the
best shot in the State. He joined the San
Francisco Schuetzen Verein in 1872 and
from the start has been one of its most
skillful members. He was sent as a dele
gate from the verein to the Grand Ameri-
can Shooting Festival in Baltimore in 1874
and won championship. He was also a
member of the victorious California team
in Philadelphia in 1876 and was crowned
shooting king. His record at the recent
contest is well known. At the standard
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ROBBED AND MURDERED.
The Mysterious Death of James MCGEE,
Formerly a Resident of
This CITY.

James MCGEE, formerly of this City,
came to his death in Vallejo on July Is in
manner that is enveloped in mystery,
which is puzzling the police there and his
relatives and friends here.
MCGEE was pensioner. He lived in
Willows, Colusa County, where he owned
considerable real estate. On July he
went to Vallejo to visit some friends and
afterward intended to pay his friends here
a visit.
He registered at the Union Hotel, Val
lejo, owned by Thomas Cannon. 1t is a
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THE sOHUETzEN VEREIN.

History of an Organization Which Has Won a
National Reputation.
1t has been almost forty years since the
San Francisco Schuetzen Verein took its
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Tries to Commute Suicide.

Louis Wagner, first mate of the schooner Al
lena, now lying at Main-street wharf, proposed
last night to young girl. Because she re-
FUSED 20 listen to him he took dose of poison,
supposed to be laudanum. He was taken to the
Receiving Hospital. His case was not consid-
cred serious.
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At Waldo, Me-, the Sheriff has made all
tramps who have sought assistance pay for
it by Washing their own clothes. The re-
suit has been that there isn't a tramp to be
found within twenty miles of the town.
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PILES! PILES! Macs Infallible Pile Cure.
Cures all cases of blind, bleeding, itching and
protrudlng piles. Price 80 cents. a. McBoyle
q Co., druggists, 504 Washington street.
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COME TOMORROW,
That which supplies a want, or affords ease,
refreshment or convenience. WEBSTER.

But Just bring along half the price you have beer
in the habit OF paying, and you will experience
trouble in being pleased.
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The assessors of 1890 rated Michigan at
$5l7 500, 359.