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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-29

their reports but their findings are known.
From ten to twelve behring's were made in
different portions of the lot and the re-
suits in nearly every case was the same.
Early settlers in San Francisco recalled
that there was much water in that part OF
the City, but very few can remember just
where the ponds were after the ground
was filled in. The flling-in was done as
much by nature as by the hand of man,
sand being blown down into the valleys
from the surrounding hills.
The bo-ings were carried down TO a depth
OF fifty feet, and the pipes went through
forty feet of sand and ten feet OF
clayey soil. Sand is pronounced by
experts to be very good foundation, one
gentleman, well qualified to talk OIL the
subject, remarking last night that if he
were going to build house he could not
desire better one. The difficulty OF
driving piles through such ground, he said
would be as great as it is unnecessary.
From this it would seem that the report
will be favorable one regarding the site
and that work on the Postottice will be
begun as soon as the report is received and
accepted.
The easy, safe and certain protection OF
our bread, biscuit and cake from all danger
of Embellishments is in the use of the
Royal Baking Powder only.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-29
THE POSTOFF|cE SITE,
Behring'S on the Seventh and
Mission Street Lot Com
pleted.
Forty Feet of Sand for the Founda-
ton of the Structure-The
Experts Report.

The borings on the Postoffice site on
the Seventh and Mission street lot were
completed on Thursday afternoon, and
Colonies Mendell and Benyaurd will for
ward their report to Washington to-day or
tomorrow. The report will solve the much
vexed question as to the nature of the
ground on which the Postoffice is to be
built and it will be surprise to great
many. Those who have maintained that
the site was located on bog will be dis
appointed, for the sand on the lot extends
to depth of forty feet.
The work of boring has been going on
quietly for the past two weeks. The work
men sunk their pipes without interruption,
and their operations were hidden from the
curious public by high fence. In one
corner of the lot a medicine show has
been going on all the while, and the only
way to get into the lot was through the
doctors" show at the usual price of adj
mission.
The experts are mum as to the nature of
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stripes are to be flown. They promised to
send three companies of blueiackets ana
one of marines from the Philadelphia, and
further agreed that il the Olympia should
return il time three companies more
would be sent from her The warships
Fourth and will use their searchlights
about the harbor.
The invitation com mittee decided to ex-
tend to Governor Budd and staff an invi-
tation to attend the literary exercises at
the Pavilion, informing them also that a
special box will be reserved for their use.
Nine. Sorbier reported additional collec-
tions, $40 from Mrs. Austin Sperry and SIS
from Mrs. N T. Kittle. Judge Toohy was
authorized to secure ushers for the grand
stand.
The entertainment committee accepted
Saroni & Co.'s offer to furnish 1000 pounds
of candy for the children at price not to
exceed 81 cents pound. The "Faultless
Chips" gum company donated 5000 pieces
of gum to be distributed to the children at
the grand stand. The Market-street Rail-
way has agreed to furnish two cars to and
from the park for the transportation of the
orphans from Vallejo exclusively. Mrs.
Frazier was instructed to see if donation
of cookies could be secured from the Amer
lean Biscuit Company.
For providing for the children the fol-
iOWluR QOHdClOuS nave UceU TcCGiVeu up TO
date: 1920 sandwiches. 215 pounds OF
candy, 240 cookies, one ham, some bread,
few oranges, 6 roasts, 30 gallons OF milk,
5 rolls of butter and 5000 paper bags.
Much more is ne eded, and the outlook is
that the committee will have to buy great
deal of food.
The building of the arch across Market
street is progressing rapidly, but subscrip-
tions for it are very slow in coming in.
Only $50 has been received so far, and OF
this $50 was donated by the CALL The
decoration committee to carry out its plans
needs $1,000 more
The literary committee completed its
programme for the literary exercises. 1t
is as follows:
Overture, Blum's orchestra.
Doxology; chorus, audience and orchestra.
Prayer, Rev. A. c. Hirst chaplain of the day.
"star-spangled Banner" chorus and au-
dience
Reading, Declaration of independence, Hon.
J. T. Rogers.
Barytone SOLO, 1.-THE Sword of Bunker HILL
j. P. drodjens.
Introductory remarks c. ]. King, president
of the day.
Grafton, Hon. D. GILBERT Dexter, orator OF
the day.
Grand chorus, "The, Flag of Liberty" ar.
ranged for the occasions by J. w. Mckenzie Jr.
from the celebrated "Ff Their of Victory March, y
and dedicated to the N tive Sons.
Poem, w. G. Hyde RET of the day.
1.-THE Battle Hymn D the Republic" Miss
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JUGGLED THE STOCK.
Serious Charge Brought Against the
Directors of the Skagit Cumberland
Coal Company.

SERIOUS Cnarge brought Against the
Directors of the skagit Cumberland
Coal Company.
A. W. Blundell, w. W. Armstrong and
Charles P. Eells have brought suit against
the Skagit Cum berland Coal Company and
its directors, Duncan G. Mackay, Robert
o. Oakley and Robert E. Doyle, to have de-
clared illegal the annual election of the
corporation, which was held on March 81
last.
AT the election in question the de-
PENDANTS to the suit were announced as
the newly chosen officers of the corpora
ton. The capital stock of the company is
divided into 200 900 shares and there were
represented at the meeting 1895 shares
Duncan c. Mackay presided. Both plain
tiffs and defendants were nominated for
the positions, and when the result was
announced plaintiffs claim the figures were
as follows: Blundell, 102, 495 shares; Arm
strong, ;02,495; Eells, 102, 494 Oakley,
81 500; Mackay, 1880; Doyle, 81, 500.
Notwithstanding these figures, the plain
tiffs charge, Mackay, in announcing the
result, declared that Oakley, Doyle and
himself had each received 900 shares
on their votes, and the plaintiffs had re-
ce1ved 1895, with the exception of Eelis,
who, he said, had received SO, 1914. Mackay
therefore declared Oakley, Doyle, himself,
Blundell and Armstrong elected.
The complaint charges that Oakley and
Doyle are friends to Mackay, and at the
time of the election each held one share of
the stock, transferred to them by Mackay
for the purpose ofquaIifying them to serve
on the board of directors. Immediately
after their election, plaintiffs affirm,
Mackay, Doyle. Oakley, Blundell and
Armstrong met and, against the protest of
the two last named, proceeded to organize
the board upon their own ideas. Mackay
was again made president.
Eells sets forth that he has made a de-
mand upon Mackay and his defendant
associates to be recognized as legally
elected director, but they have refused to
notice him in any way and still continue
to control the mines and keep the records
of the company in their own hands. He
therefore asks that the court declare them
not legally elected; that the plaintiffs be
installed in their places, and that the de-
PENDANTS be compelled to turn over to the
plaintiffs all the records of the corporation.
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lobby of Congress. If necessary, to see intro
duced and enacted such legislation as 1t might
see how such would be altogether outside the
province of q State University.
Again, we have always had exhibits at the
great international expositions We have one
now at Bordeaux, France. This is something
which our college could look after, but which
would not be attended to unless there was
some sort of organized institution akin to the
wine interests to do so.
/ will also add that we will have an entirely
new library, one that will be complete in every
detail.
The personnel of the incorporators of the
college will include probably all the pres
eat Commissioners
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and the executive committee of the Fourth of
July celebration that the battle-ship Philadel-
phia retain her present mornings in San Fran
cisco Bay until after the Fourth of July, and
that the officers and crew be permitted to ac-
cept our invitation to participate in the cele-
bration of our National birthday.
W. II. DAVIS, chairman executive committee.
s. L. LENT, chairman parade committee.
z. L. FORSTER, grand marshal
This morning the following reply was
received:
The Philadelphia will remain off City until
after July 4.
IA. HERBERT, Secretary of the Navy.
Colonel Hunter and Chairman Davis of
the executive committee at once visited
the Philadelphia. They found Admiral
Beardslee and Captain Cotton very enthu-
siastic and particularly pleased that no
national flags other than the stars and
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-29
MI. YarIey,s Services.

Mr.. Henry Marley, the English evangelist,
who has held successful meetings In various
churches in this City, will conduct services at
Simpson Observation-Disclosures Episcopal Church,
corner of Hayes and Buchanan streets, be-
ginning next Sunday morning, and contin-
uing every afternoon and evening of next
week, except Saturday. Mr.. Marley will re-
main here for some time. His afternoon meet
ings next week will be devoted largely to
Bible study, while the evening services will be
of revival character.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-29
CAUGHT IN THE ACT.

A 1O-Year-Old Boy Captured While
Robbing Butcher-Shop.
James Heath, a lad 10 years of age. who
lives with his parents, was arrested by
Special Officer Heilan yesterday afternoon
while in the act OF robbing the till in r.
Heinchmyer's meat market at 1906
Buchanan street. He was booked at the
new City Hall on the charge of burglary.
The lad has been arrested two or three
times before for petty larceny, but owing
to his age the prosecution was withdrawn.
He secured only 81 rs from the money
drawer.
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Enlarging the sutro school.

The Sutro Public school Is to be enlarged and
rebuilt at a cost of $4,000. The present capa-
city of four schoolrooms will be doubled by
the addition of another story to the building.
Two wings will be built, one to the front and
the other to the rear of the school, each wing
containing a staircase and rooms for the prin-
cipal and assistants. The building will be re-
moved to Twelfth avenue, between Clement
and California avenues.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-29
A CONSERVATIVES SENTENCE.
Davis Burke Was Given Eighteen
Months in the County Jail.

Months in the County Jail.
Davis G. Burke, the coin-sweater, who
pleaded guilty on two counts in the United
States District Court last week. was sem
fenced to pay fine of $500 and serve
eighteen months in the Alameda County
Jail by District Judge Hawley yesterday.
The prisoner was remarkably successful
before he was caught. Nevertheless his
attorney was able to produce a number of
affidavits as to his previous good character
and also a certificate as to ill health His
Honor took all these facts into considera-
ton in passing sentence.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-29
White CRUISERS IN PORT.
The Olympia Returns From
Her Run and Proves to Be
a Peerless Craft.
PHILADELPHIA MEN TO MARCH.
A New Concrete and Iron Wharf to
Be Built-Grain for Ship
ment East.

The cruiser Olympia went out to sea
early yesterday morning with board of
inspection officers on board, and after a
twelve-hours' run returned and dropped
anchor in the bay near the flagship Phila-
delphia.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-29

There is certainly no baking powder so
well known and generally used as the
Royal. Its perfect purity, as well as it's
superiority in leavening power, are matters
of fact no longer disputed by honest deal
ers or makers of other brands.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-29
MARINES ON THE FOURTH,
Three Companies of Blue
Jackets Ordered Out for
the Parade.
MISS SHAW WILL BE THERE.
Poet Hyde Has Also Been Honored
With Place by the Literary
Committee.

Marines and bluejackets from the Phila-
delphia and the Olympia will be in line in
the Fourth of July parade. The following
telegram to the Secretary of the Navy was
sent Thursday night:
1t is the desire of the citizens OF San Francisco
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-29
A Monument to Key.

The patriotic people of California who may
visit the Golden Gate Park on the Fourth of
July will find box at the base of Scott Key
monument to receive any donations that may
offered to aid in the erection of a suitable
monument over the remains OF the author OF
the ''Star-spangled Banner" which rest in the
city of Frederick, Nd
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-29

While the use of the Royal Baking Pow
der exclusively is safeguard against the
poisonous alum powders, it is satisfactory
at the same time to know that owing to its
greater strength it is more economical.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-29

THERE is an article on the market seldom
equaled and never excelled-Jesse Moore Whis-
Ky. Moore, Hunt & Co. guarantee Its purity
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-29
THE NEW COMMONWEALTH

A Proposition Received From the Vice
President of Projected
Railroad.
The directors of the Cooperative Com
monwealth met to complete the reorgani-
cation of the order last evening at the law
Office of Mrs. Laura de Force Gordon.
G. Sells received rigorous overhauling
for the inaccuracies and insufficlency of
his report as manager of the Cooperative
Home, and it was finally decided that the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-12
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more. with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs
It's excellence is due to it's presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of perfect lax.
alive; effectually cleansing the system
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drugs
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed. you will not
accept any substitute if offereu.
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in the Mechanics Pavilion on the even
ings of the 10Th and Goth inst. and mat
inee on the 23d. The services of two
silver-voiced public speakers have been Sc
cured, George A. Knight and District At
torney Barnes, TO auction off the seats and
boxes.
The auction sale Will be held in the Bald
win Theater tomorrow at 1890 o'clock.
The auction of itself will be feature, and
many prominent citizens and workers in
the religious and philanthropic field will
be in attendance and occupy seats on the
stage. Among them will be Archbishop
Riordan, Bishop Nichols, Rev. DR.. FouUe,
DR.. George E; Walk, Rev. E. B. Spaulding,
Kate Field, Mrs. Sarah B. Cooper, and it is
hoped that Governor Budd and Congress-
man ]. B. Mcguire will also be there.
In addition to the talent already OBJ
tanned the management has secured the
services of the California Quartet, consist
ing of C. T. Wendell DR.. r. W. Smith, c.
l.. Gage and e. r. McBane. Miss Esther
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-12
POL|CY-HOLDERS BEATEN
They Cannot Recover From the
Bankers Mutual Life AS
ISOLATION.
Judge Sandersom Sustains an I'm
portant Demurrer in an InSur-
ance Case.

In the sustaining of a demurrer in the
case OF NJ A. Moody against Alexander
Badlam and others, directors of the old
Bankers Mutual Life Association of the
United States, Judge Sanderson has put
an end to much of the litigation that prom
Used to hover over the ashes of the de-
funct concern.
Mooney was assignee for a number OF
policy holders, who, after finding that the
company had been declared illegal, sued
the directors for the amount of the pre-
miums which they had at various times
paid in. Moody alleged that the company
had falsely represented itself as legal
concern, and had thereby induced them to
pay in their money, at the same time hav-
ing no intention of allowing them to real
ize upon il.
The demurrer was filed by one of the
directors upon the ground that the COM
plant did not state facts sufficient to form
a cause of action. This demurrer was sus-
tained and in sustaining 1t the court said
that the plaintiffs could not bring an &C
ton for a fancied wrong or for one they
thought possible. So long as none had
been defrauded of the payment due upon a
policy no policy-holder could sue because
he thought it likely that he would be de-
frauded. The legal status of the company
was at all times open for inspection. and
because it had been subsequently declared
Illegally formed was no reason why the
policy holders could recover the amount
of their premiums. 1t might have been
the intention of the company to pay all
policies, whether 1t were legally consti-
tuted or not, and until it refused to do so
such suit as the one in court should not
be brought.
The company was formed some years
ago, but before it was long in existence
suit was brought by the Insurance Com
mission to have it enjoined from trans
acting business, because it had not con-
formed to the legal requirements in organ
izing. This suit was the cause of closing
its doors, and as none of its policy holders
had died the question of whether or not it
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-12
At THE CITY PLAYHOUSES,
De Wolf Hopper Is the Star in
Wang" at the Baldwin
Theater.
Stirring Scenes in "The War of
Wealth" at the Cali.
fornia.

a friendly reception was given to De
Wolf Hopper at the Baldwin Theater last
night in his comic opera, Wang" 1t was
the comedians first appearance in San
Francisco, and before the close of the sec
ond act he had confded to his audience
that their kindness had acted on him and
his company like tonic-a dose of qui-
nine. In making this somewhat bitter
comparison he did not imply that the well
come had been anything but satisfactory.
On the contrary, he said ii left nothing for
him to desire.
Wang" is described for want of better
word as burletta. 1t is sort of cross
between an opera bouffe and spectacular
extravaganza. The scenery is good, the
costumes gorgeous and the music is bright
and light. Some of the songs from
Wang" have already become familiar
here, another Fellow" for instance, and
''You Must Ask of the Man in the Moon -
but none of the melodies are hackneyed
and most of them are new to San Fran
cisco audiences. AS for the dialogue it is
amusing, more so than the situations.
De Wolf Hopper is "Wang" in more senses
than one, for he played tae title role and sup
plies most of the fun that is TO be found in the
work. When he is not on the stage, wang" is
apt to languish a trifie, but interest reViVes
with the regents entrance. The action is sup
posed to pass in Siam, which gives occasion for
some pretty original scenery and stage set
tings. Wang, the regent of the kingdom, is
bankrupt and to add to his misfortunes he has
bought sacred elephant on credit from a
neigh boring king, whose myrmidons dun the
regent at every turn.
In order to obtain possession of trunk of
treasure which the widow Primousse has in
keeping for the Crown Prince. Wang marries
the lady, though she has what he pathetically
describes as seminary of daughters. AS
more and more OF the widows children appear
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How Mrs. de Wolf Hopper
Is Engaged by Her
Husband.
SHE RETURNS HOME FAMOUS.
A Lady Who Has Been Booming
California for Two
Years.

"We have been married two years and
during that time have continually heard
California doomed" said the tall comedian.
De Wolf Hopper yesterday The reason
is quite natural one" he added, "Mrs.
Hopper is native of San Francisco"
The lady in question listened to these
remarks with a smile of proud satisfaction.
She is pretty, petite blonde and she and
pride are utter strangers, but yesterday
was red-letter day in her life; she was
about to show her husband the sights she
had been talking about for two years and
she was absolutely sure that the reality
would surpass her most glowing descrlp-
tons.
Three years ago Mrs. Hopper, she was
Edna Wallace then, played at the Cali
fornla Theater with Roland Reed. She
had only been on the stage a short time
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-12
The Debris Commission Law.

A question of great interest TO miners was
argued in the United States Circuit Court yes
terday by United States District Attorney Foote
1t came on motion to dismiss in injunction
proceedings, as against l.. Myers, one of the
corporation known as the North Bloomfield
Mining Company of Nevada County The com
p pf The Debris Commission act applied onlV re-
corporations and not to individuals but Mr.
Foote argued that the very object of the law
was to prevent any one from going ahead with
out first obtaining permission from the Debris
Commission and that the law should therefore
be applied to enjoin individuals as well as cor
porations. The motion was denied.
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on the scene, the despairing Wang exclaims
81 have become the Father of My Country"
Some OF the humorous scenes were those
where Wang bullied Pepat, the little round
streperous elephant Pepat had deliv-
cred TO Wang letter anent the
widows treasure-box that should have gone
to the Crown Prince, and Wang's efforts to
coach him how to stave off the Princes ques-
tons were the most laughable part of the
go out and choose his tombstone could not
make the guileeSs Depat lie well. Alfred
Klein played the part of the elephant-keeper
with good deal of dry humor.
Hoppers makeup as Wang was. excellent.
His grim sauturineIappearance added point to
his part as the regent, sort OF Mikado and
Lord High EXecutioneer rolled into one. Hop
per has a distinctly original way of playing
Wang, however, which prevents one from re-
calling memories of other artists. He sings
WELL and his dancing was good, though he
was suffering from a sprained ankle
After the trio, You Must Ask of the Man in
the Moon" had been encored the comedian
explained to his audience that he was unable
to trip the light fantastic any longer, but
added that he would say piece for them. He
In way that sent one sensitive lady into hys-
terlcs. 1t was after that affecting incident
that Hopper thanked his hearers for their
KIND reception.
very warm reception was accorded to
Edna Wallace-Hopper, the graceful little
California actress. She played the part of
Mataya, the Crown Prince, in a cute and
DAINTY manner, and her singing, although not
Ioud, was sweet and pleasant 10 listen to-.
bertha Waltzinger sang well as Marie, and the
WIDOWS many daughters, in addition to war
bling in chorus, danced pretty gavotte. The
other characters were satisfactorily sustained,
ana last, but not least, the property elephant
was as large as lie and almost as natural.