The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-29
LOCAL NEWS IN BRIEF.

The italian bark Clio Batta and the italian
snip r. 5. Ciampa arrived in port last night
Eugene Taniere, the artist, was instantly
Killed on Fulton street yesterday through an
accident TO his bicycle.
All the attractions in town will appear at
Manager Growers benefit this afternoon and
evening.
The Macdonough estate will build q hand
some structure at Suffer street and Grant ave-
nue..
Prominent merchants of San Francisco and
the San Joaquin Valley pledge their support to
the peoples competing railroad.
All fire insurance rates were suspended at
noon yesterday in Alameda County, including
the city OF Oakland.
A proposition has been made for a boulevard
from Golden Gate Park running south to con-
meet with the main San Jose boulevard.
\ disgraeeful scene was witnessed in Judge
Joachimsens court yesterday between At
torneys Smith and Brakeman.
George Sinclair has been convicted of the
crime OF placing his l7-year-old wife in dis
reputable house.
g. Robert E. Moore is suing, George W; Grayson
Tor payments made on land which he claims
Grayson viii not convey to him.
The San Francisco Boys Club Association,
formed TO help the growing boys who haunt
the streets to become useful citizens instead OF
roughs, has incorporated.
Thomas Kelly, a giant in stature is being
held pending an investigation by the police as
to whether he was implicated in the Stage
murder.
Big Captain Gilbert II. Brokaw of the tug Vigilant
VIII have the charge against him of assault
with deadly weapon upon reporter inYeSti-
gated by Judge Low on April 3.
The Board OF Education viii to-day visit Noe
Valley, securing its limits in search of an eligi-
Die site Tor the proposed school in which the
residents are so deeply interested.
Robert Gates, who was arrested on Wednes-
Gay Tor begging from members of the Produce
exchange was sentenced to six months in the
County Jail yesterday by Judge Campbell.
Charles S. Rice was arraigned in Judge Lows
April 8.
Joe Gliekfeld, a young man who runs the
elevator in the store of C. A. Westphal, oil
Larkln street, was struck OF the head by the
crank yesterday and had his skull fractured.
D. A. Spencer. manager OF the Westchester
Fire Insurance Company, withdrew from the
compact rather than submit TO the non-inter
course rule.
E. ]. Nelson of the Hotel Langham swore out
warrant yesterday for the arrest of Frank
McManus on the charge of battery. McManus
believes it is case OF mistaken identity.
Miss Anne Leonard, leading lady, and A. c.
Henderson, leading man, and three Others of
this city.
Yesterdays testimony in the Wasserman-
sloss case related mainly to the business de-
tails OF the company. II was day of old let
The H. S. Crocker Company yesterday pre-
sented 5000 TO be used for purchasing anti
quarian objects and objects OF art for the mu-
scum al Golden Gate Park.
Secretary Martin of the Art Association fatty
centradicts J. A. Stanton's published statement
go the effect that due notification was not
sglven OF the election of the board OF directors.
The board of directors of the Merchants AS
ISOLATION will meet in the Chamber of Com
merce this afternoon and hear the report of the
executive committee.
Charles Maltoldo swore out a warrant yester-
day for the arrest OF L. Hansen, keeper of a
dance hall on Dupont street, on q charge of
grand larceny by trick and device.
Warrants were sworn out yesterday by G.
Abrams, a tailor, for the arrest of Frank J.
Kelly and c. A. Dutreaux, two National
Guard smen, on the charge OF misdemeanor
embezZ lement.
Hubert Funker swore out warrant in Judge
Joachlmsen's court yesterday for the arrest OF
William Waltmann, saloon keeper, Twenty
third and Mission streets, for knocking him off
q table with a billiard cue.
Three out OF six favorites won at the track
yesterday. Lucky Dog won his race in q big
gallop, starting to 10 favorite. The other
winners were Centurion, Annie Moore, Charles
A, Wild Oats and Mainstay.
Maggie Hughes, young girl, was held up
by robber with a pistol on Franklin street.
between Ellis and 0Farrell, last night about
: o'clock and was relieved OF her purse contain
ing 65 cents.
Hereaf candidates for admission to the bar
viii be examined by the Supreme Court Com
m1sSloners instead of in open court, as hereto
fore. Examinations viii be held six times
year.
Samuel D. Merryweather the horseman who
stabbed Henry Streater during row at the
racetrack, about two weeks ago, was yesterday
held by Judge Low to answer before the Super
ior Court in $1,000 bonds on the charge of as
sault with deadly weapon.
The San Francisco and San Mateo Railway
was before the Street Committee yesterday ask
ing an extension OF its franchise, the Presidio
tn ne o tri nj fxTo n
the Sutro road wanting more time TO complete
its work. All the matters were taken under
amusement
Thomas Gordon; veteran pioneer, died at
his home on Mission street yesterday. The
deceased came to California in 1850 and was
well known in business circles thirty years ago.
Misfortune came, however, and he died very
poor. He will be buried to-day at o'clock
from B'nai Birth Hall, with Masonic honors.
Mrs. Isabella ]. Martin is suing Sheriff Whe-
Ian for possession of certain articles which he
holds under attachment. She values the goods
at $500, and wants either the goods them
selves or their value in money. She also wants
$500 damages for 'tmalice and OPPRESSION
and $40 for every day she has been deprived OF
her property.
Captain Gilbert H. Brokaw of the tug Vigil
Giant appeared in Judge Lows court yesterday
to answer to charge of assault with deadly
weapon upon ALI Dixon, reporter. Samuel
= Shoruidge represented the defendant and Gar
ret McEnerney appeared as special counsel for
the prosecution. BY consent the case was con-
tinued till April 3.
G. Z. Morse of the firm of F. W. Spencer & Co.
yesterday said the published statement that F.
w. Spencer d. Co. have been attached by A.
Waldteufel for $685. on q judgment for goods
furnished is incorrect. A. Waldteufel has no
judgment against F. w. Spencer & Co. for any
sum nor are they indebted TO him for goods
furnished. The suit alluded to grows out of q
dispute in regard to the joint occupancy OF a
store in which the two firms are doing bust.
ness.
The Sportsman's Association yesterday sent
the Board of Supervisors copy of the recently
enacted game law as reminder that under
that law the board has the right to appoint
a fish and game warden, and. in the communi-
cation comparing, asked that the official be
named as speedily possible, the close
season is approaching, and the duties of the
Official assume Importance.
Charles Maltoldo swore out warrant in
Judge Joach imsen's court yesterday for the ar
rest of L. Hansen, the keeper OF a temperance
dance hall on Dupont street, on the charge of
grand larceny by trick and device. He said
that Hansen advertised good, steady position
for man. He applied for it and deposited
$40 as requested. The position was. ticket
taker at the door of the dance hall, and when
he went there they threw him out and refused
to return the $75.
Mrs Lorinda Lawrence brought suit in the
Justices Court yesterday against the Fidelity
Mutual Aid Association TO recover sly