The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-06

Governor Budd has selected Robert Y. Hayne
of this city as one of the members of the
newly created Code Commission.
The bylaws OF the ManufactureI' Associa-
ton are to be revised by q committee ap-
pointed by the board of directors.
Rudolph Spreckels fled another affidavit
casting reflections on his father yesterday in
his case against the Nevada Bank.
Bright brief city news items may always be
found on the seventh page of the CALL.
Longer articles on local affairs occupy other
pages.
Local Armenians are much ineensed over the
criticisms made by the local Turkish Consul on
the recent trouble between Armenia and
Turkey.
The Supervisors held long session last night
TO discuss the wster-rate question. 1t was de-
clded, among other things, TO raise the hydrant
rate.
The Police Department is sending out de-
scriptions and pictures of Williams, alias
Brady, who is said TO have killed Sheriff Bogard
OF Tehama.
Rabbi Voorsanger last night said in the
course of his sermon at the temple that the
vices OF San Francisco do not equal those OF
ancient Rome.
Several officers on the revenue cutters Rush
and Bear have been raised in the ranks IN con-
sequence of a law which was passed in the
closing hours OF last Congress.
DR.. Robert S. Macbeth is confined in the City
Prison pending the registering OF a charge Of
murder in having caused the death of Elizabeth
Quinn through criminal operation.
The Supreme Court yesterday sustained the
lower court IN It's action compelling the Board
OF Education to reinstate Miss Harriet NJ.
Fairchild in her old grade and position.
Patrick Holleran has brought suit against
the Pacific Coast Marine Firemen's Union to
set aside recent election on the ground that
1t was informal, and praying that new cleo
ton be ordered.
First and second choices won all the races at
the track yesterday. The attendance was good
and the betting spirited. The winners were
Aiarie, Rey ell Bandidos, Arctic, Quirt, Sweet
Alice and BOreas.
The concert to be given next Thursday
evening by the Mozart Symphony Club al the
Auditorium Of the Young Mems Christian
association is for the benefit Of the furnishing
fund OF the new building.
The CALLS proposition TO business men to
pledge their support TO the valley railroad has
caused great enthusiasm, and hundreds OF
pledges are coming in daily. The first roll of
honor is published to-day.
Hannovernaer verein will give an anniyer-
sary ball April at Saratoga Hall. The pro-
ceeds OF the entertainment will be devoted to
the purchase OF two magnificent flags. one
American and another German.
Interesting history of the Church of the
Holy Cross. 1t is now too small for the con-
gregation, and a handsome edifice viii be
erected. Father McGinty has been with the
church fourteen years and has built it up Won
derfully.
The League of the Cross cadets will give a
concert and competitive drill in the Me-
chanics Pavilion May 3. 1t will be the first
extensive affair of this kind ever held by a
Catholic organization, and viii be both inter-
esting and instructive.
The disabled Solano viii probably have
100000 spent on her before she is again
hoated. Much of this will be used in repairing
the wrecked engine. It is computed that the
blow the piston struck the lower cylinder head
came with force of nearly 14o tons.
The jury in the case of Shaen for the Tortoni
restaurant against the Mesick estate gave the
plaintiff 500, less than one-third of the
amount prayed for. Judge Hunt knocked off
1888 so, OF which 5000 was "cash'' given to
miss Mollie' on behalf of the late Judge
Mesick.
Another Tortoni suit was revived yesterday
in Judge Hunts court, the plaintiff being
Joseph Z. Shaen, assignee Of the proprietors OF
the restaurant, against John 7. Hill. The
amount sued for is 1856, for goods, wine
meals and loaned money" The case went over
until Tuesday next.
John Currie, a Scotch evangelist, who has
recently returned from Europe, will deliver
the address before the young mems meeting at
the Christian Association hall, Mason and
Ellis streets, tomorrow afternoon at O'clock
Mr.. Currie will speak on a special theme to
young men only; no ladies admitted.
Carlos Enrico Reta, who registered at the
Palace Hotel on Thursday night, shot his
young wife last evening and then committed
each others embrace. The couple had been
married but short time, and the reason for
the tragedy can only be found in the fact that
the girls mother was bitterly opposed to the
marriage.
State Senator Buggy thinks it strange he
should be punished fer not voting for John
Daggett, superintendent of the San Francisco
Mint, for United States Senator in the Is at
Legislature. Daggett has refused 10 give the
washing from the Mint to the laundry which
Buggy is interested in. Biggy's opposition to
Daggett was caused by the latters railroad
affiliations, he says.
The Retail Liquor-dealers' Protective Asso.
citation has elected the following officers for
the coming year: James Z. Kenny, president;
J. L. Mitchell, vice-president; James Gilleran,
treasurer; 7. w. Reynolds, recording secretary:
G. w. Sprague, financial secretary; NJ C.
Bridges, sergeant-at-arm W. Abbott F. A
Martin, J. S. Macintosh, D. C. Martin, P. ].
Dunno and James Clarity, directors
William Mccarthy was arrested last evening
on q charge of robbery BY Detectives Dillon
and Crockett. The complainant against the
prisoner is Isaac Appleton, who, in the warrant
which he caused to be sworn out, alleges that
on the 18th OF last February, Mccarthy and
two other men stood him up at the corner of
Seventh and Natoma streets and took his watch
and chain and small amount OF money which
he had in his pocket.
F. w. Spencer, a piano-dealer on Market
street, has sued A. Waldteufel, music-dealer
occupying part of the same store, for $4,000
business by misdirecting customers and block
ing the way to his pianos He declared that
Natdteufel and his employees would insult MIN
and annoy him by exposing his delicate pianos
10 the 1nclemency of the weather, removing
his goods and in other ways troubling him.
At the regular weekly meeting of the Trades
Council at 1859 Mission street last evening,
considerable time was devoted to discussion
of the Labor Commissionership and the FEAST
bility of indorsing some one of the many can
didates. The Typographical Union delegates
asked the Endorsement of L. P. Ward, a com
positor of this city. The council finally de-
cided to be content with its previous resolu-
tons demanding the appointment OF some
member of a labor union.
The California Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union have elected as delegates to repre-
sent California atthe convention of the Worlds
Woman's Christian Temperance Union, to
meet in London, England, in June next: Mrs.
3. Sturtevant president San Jose: Mrs Z. c.
Iaugenour, Woodland Mrs. Anna K. Bidwell,
Chico; Mrs. Dorcas j. Spencer, San Francisco.
Alternates-Mrs. Emily Hoppin, Yolo; Mrs.
Rose NJ. French, San Francisco; Mrs. S. J.
Co, hall