The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-13
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Fair, with brisk Winds is the forecast for
to-day.
The $500 estate OF Fritz Brettscheider was
bequeathed TO his wife.
Miss Margaret Clavin was rendered benefit
last night at the new Auditorium.
T. w. Leydecker's homing pigeons won the
championship race from Ashland, Or.
Judge Slack yesterday awarded the custody
OF the Marceau child to Mrs. Herbert Hall.
The Bicycle Board of Trade last evening de-
eided TO abandon the wheel track at Central
Park.
Gustin Louis Kaeding committed suicide last
night by taking a dose of Iaudanum and
strychnine.
William Martin, formerly an officer in the
Industrial Army, has been arrested for steal
ing bicycle
The Master Bakers Protective Association
viii hold u grand excursion and picnic at
Schuetzen Pork next Thursday.
The Grand Jury met yesterday and resolved
TO hold special session next Monday even ing
to consider the coming tax levy.
Seven Chinese were convicted in the United
States District Court yesterday of violating the
Caminetti act governing hydraulic mining.
superintendent OF Streets Ashworth has dis
charged over q hundred men in his depart
ment because of a lack offunds to pay them.
Charles ]. Miller, who is in the under taking
business, was knocked down by Jones-street
cable-car last evening and seriously injured.
Undergraduates day was observed at the
Girls High School yester day afternoon with q
unique and interesting programme of ex-
ercises.
Judge Murphy yesterday permitted the
name of the Lick Old Ladies' Home TO be
changed to university Mound Old Ladies'
Home"
A very enjoyable and successful entertain
ment was given last evening at the Young
Women's Christian Association Home on
O'FarreIl street.
Arrangements were made by the Bicycle
Board of Trade last evening to offer prizes for
best turnouts in the bicycle parade to take
place July %.
F. W. Harnish asked that his case be trans
ferred out OF Justice Kerrigan's court yes ter
day under the mistaken impression that the
Justice was a Catholic.
When the National Republican Convention
at st. Louis has nominated President the
Continental League of this City will turn out
strong to ratify its action.
Samuel Valleau, an old printer and ex-
Supervisor, died Yesterday. He will be buried
tomorrow under the auspices of King Solomon
Lodge No. 200, F. and A. NJ
Frank H. Vaslit, the librarian of the Acad-
envy OF Sciences, died in this City yesterday
morning The funeral will take place from
Native Sons Hall tomorrow.
Mrs Catherine JakooIeff of 22915 Sixth
street was taken to the Receiving Hospital last
evening suffering from the effects OF treatment
at the hands OF DR.. S. P. Hall.
Inc fOQrLn OF july COulQlLIee mas issued AQ
invitation TO the merchants to be present at
meeting on June 16 TO discuss the plans OF the
patriotic celebration next month.
Louis Schmidt yesterday swore to several
warrants for the arrest OF Southern Pacific en-
ployes who, he said, tried TO force him TO sign
a statement II the May Quill case
Two Deputy 8heriffs were after Cattle King
White all day yesterday to arrest him, but
were unsuccessful His wite's attorneys think
he intends bringing in the insanity plea.
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Children yesterday located 15-year-old Ivy
gopher who ran away from her home in Dixon
q month ago, in a Fourth-street lodging-house
District. Attorney Barnes yesterday moved
that Judge Wallace dismiss the Slebe perjury
case. His action was great surprise ana will
be passed upon by Judge Wallace next Wednes-
day.
The Buckley delegation to the State Conven-
ton last night indorsed Senator White for
President of the United States and arranged TO
go to Sacramento on special train to leave at
2 80 P. n. Monday.
Judge Seawell yesterday decided against the
plaintiff in the case OF Justice OF the Peace
Groezinger VS.. the Election Commissioners to
restrain them holding an election Tor Justices
of the Peace in 1896.
The Native Sons of Vermont enjoyed them
selves last night at Odd Fellows Hall There
were literary and musical selections and dane
ing. The Bunker Hill picnic will be held next
Wednesday at Glen Ellen.
Little Willie Hovan, who was yesterday given
into the charge OF the Boys and Girls Aid So
ciety said he ran away from his home in Los
Angeles because his stepfather, Rhode"
O'Connor, persisted in maltreeting him.
reception will be given this evening to J..
II. Pratt and his wife at 900 Sacramento street
by the Occidental Board OF Missions. Mrs.
Pratt is a cousin of President Cleveland and
is on her way back to Honolulu with her hus-
band.
Mrs. Isabelle H. Offutt of sonoma County
claims she is q daughter of the late P. B. Hew-
lett of this City, and yesterday petitioned the
Superior Court to revoke the probate of her
fathers will. There is about $780, 600 in
volved
The Farmers Summer School will convene
in second annual session, under the auspices
OF the State Grange, in the Santa Cruz Noun
tains on the 9Th Of next month. All the COM
mitteeg have been appointed and the pro-
gramme arranged.
Jacob S. Coxey, the famous leader of the
Common veal Army, spoke under the auspices
last evening. He scored both the old parties
and argued in favor OF paper money and nom
interest bearing bonds.
Milk Inspector Dockery yesterday swore out
warrants for the arrest OF John Muse of the San
Bruno dairy and the following restaurant pro-
nrietors who are accused of selling impure
milk. B c. Bronson, ISL Ninth street; John
CIaussen, las Fifth street, and E. Stewart &
Co.. "a Mason street.
As soon as the water in Galveston harbor
will accom- modate steamers of the Morgan line
the Southern Pacific will be extended from
Houston to the Texas gulf port to connect
witt steamers that Will be placed On the route
between New York and Galveston, and Texas
and Pacific Coast business will be routed over
the new line.
as A Sailor