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The San Francisco call., 1896-10-11
PACIFIC-UNION CLUB
The Proposed New Home on Van Ness
Avenue Will Involve an Outlay
of $325,OOO

The active and progressive mem bers of
the Pacific Union Club are still full of the
moving spirit and earnestly in favor of a
club home on Van Ness avenue. Since
the general meeting last week the en-
thusiasm has somewhat subsidized. and on
reflection many of the members are con-
vinced that $325,000 is large sum of
money when it comes to actually raising
it. When it is simply discussed in mo-
ments of enthusiasm it does not appear
prodigous, but talking of money is one
thing and making money talk another.
The proposition to move the club TO
Van Ness avenue cannot be closed until
that sum OF money or its equivalent in
bonds is actually in sight. The land on
the avenue formerly owned by the late
Fred Castle, but now owned by Colonel G.
+. Crocker, possesses many advantages for
clubhouse. 1t is generally regarded as
the ideal site. At one time there was
great talk of building m magnificent tenn
pie for the Masons on the land, and Ma
sonic syndicate was organized and nego-
tiations for the purchase we're concluded.
When the time came for execution of
the deed the Castle people wanted an in
dividual rather than a society to become
responsible for the payment under the
terms OF purchase, 1t was feared that the
society might change its bylaws, disincor-
porate or do something else to cause liti-
CATION. Then Colonel Crocker, as the
representative of the temple syndicate,
stood in and became personally respon ST.
BILE for the future payments. No one
stepped forward to deprive him of the
distinction of paying the whole amount of
money necessary to obtain the site and
hence he is now the owner.
The Pacific Union Clubs lease of the
building now occupied will expire next
April, but the club must signify on or be-
fore October 80 whether it will surrender
the premises or extend the lease.
The committee having in charge the
bond subscription may report any day
that bonds to the amount of S325, 900 have
actually been subscribed for.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-11

an ambition to instill into the local police
men some military ideas, and practice will
commence at once.
For long time Captain Fletcher has
been trying to make presentable appear
ance with the force when on parade, but
so far he has always been glad when it was
over and he was able to enjoy. the
seclusion OF his Office. He has now
reached the conclusion that only course
of drills can produce the desired result,
and so the drills will begin at once.
All this extra work for the Police De-
partment is the direct result of visit
made by Captain Fletcher to the San
Francisco parade of policemen last Thurs
day. The Oakland man watched with
envy the display of gold braid and the
beautiful regularity of the evolutions and
decided that the Oakland bobby was a long
way from par. He returned to this side
of the bay, and he has been talking of
uniforms and counter marches and
'threes" and "fours" ever since. The San
Francisco parade convinced the gallant
captain tha, il all the police forces in the
State could march in such stately columns
and fix their eyes right as quickly as Chief
Crowley's men do, Blanther and Dunham
would not now be enjoying their liberty.
No one knows better than Captain
Fletcher the magnitude of the task he
has undertaken. There are only fifty
men on the Oakland force and not more
than forty can ever. be available at one
time and eight rows of ives can only
make a showing that will not compare
very favorably with San Frarcisco's 400.
THAT sight last Thursday was a
grand one, said Captain Fletcher, ''and
there is no reason why Oakland should
not make as good showing in proportion
to our number. A police force is semi
military organization and the members
should at least understand the rudiments
CT ordinary drill"
Captain Fletcher's ideas are quite
proper" said one of the force to-day. "but
we shall only look like brigade of guys.
We are too shorthanded and have no time
to spare to go and drill. The efficiency of
q police department is not displayed by a
dress parade anyhow and l would rather
land good burglar than stand still ana
let the small boys admire me while the
sun shines on my buttons"
The drills will be conducted in the High
School grounds and very soon the percent
age of the force for dress parades will be
largely increased.
1--WE have proved our ability to shoot all
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-11
DEFEATS THEIR PURPOSE,
Oakland's System of Taxing
Local Products Roundiy
Denounced.
The Logis' ature Will Be Asked to
Hep California to Protect
Itself
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL,

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL,(
90S Broadway, Oct. 10. (
A movement is on foot to introduce
bill in the next Legislature to forbid any
municipality taxing the State products.
M. ]. Keller, ce-president of the
Manufacturers Association. is entirely in
favor of the measure. Said he:
License regulation in California towns
is not in the interest of the States natural
development. 1t seems there is a waste of
good deal of valuable time and money
in the way of legislative and license para
phernaIia in trying to find out how much
neigh boring merchants and manufac-
turers can cinch each other. As a matter
of fact their licenses are entirely lnopera-
tive. as against representatives OF houses
or manufacturers outside of the State,
and even imperative against representa-
tives of California agents of outside con-
Germs.
"The case, therefore, narrows itself down
to preventing the sale of California-made
goods to consumers. Is this wise in view
of the efforts being made to induce the
purchase and consumption of California
made goods? Is it wise in view of the
tendency of the times toward the abolish
ment of middle men? Is it fair that the
Eastern competitor of San Francisco
manufacturer is allowed to go scot-free
from license, while the neighboring dealer
and manufacturer must be punished,
thwarted and run out of business because
of an absurd idea of States rights which
permits California towns to impose such
antiquated barriers to the natural develop
ment of home products?
Take, for instance, the towns on this
side of the bay. How much time, energy
and money is expended in trying to tax
each other, and is not the impression left
on the consumer that the Oakland, Ala
media and Berkeley merchants need pro-
lection from San Francisco; that it is from
lack of ability to compete with the bigger
neighbour
II am in favor of law being passed by
the next Legislature that will forever pre-
vent any municipality from taxing the
States products-at least, so long as the
National constitution prevents our State
from taxing or hampering the sale of
goods from another State"
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-11

and removal of the Sixth-street engine
house will go an old landmark that was at
one time the pride of Oakland, and was
shown 10 every visitor to this city by either
the Mayor or City Council or both. 1t was
built twenty-five years ago, and at the
time was considered model structure for
fire department.
Will Try Again.
OAKLAND, CAL, Oct. 10.-The Board
OF Health has eliminated all reference to
the tuberculin test in the pure milk ordin-
ance and requested the Council to pass it
in order that dairymen may be compelled
to keep their dairies clean. 1t will COM
pei them to secure permits from the
board, and while they could not enforce a
tuberculin test the board would give
every dairy clean bill of health that had
the test applied.
Army and Navy Rally.
OAKLAND, CAL, Oct. 10.-Tne Army
and Navy Republican League conducted q
big mass-meeting tonight at the City
Hall steps. Judge ]. P. McElroy pre-
sided and Jupge II. C. Dibble of San Fran
cisco made the chief address. The uni
formed clubs of the city turned ont and a
brass band PLAYED in the hail entrance.
T. J. Feeley and Judge Adams spoke and
there was a large crowd.
OlIiG NOnVlCLcus
OAKLAND, CAL, Oct. 10-Willian "a
Cliff, the capitalist, was convicted in the
police court this afternoon by jury of
battery on Attorney G. T. Johns, who is
cripple. The affairsarose over criticisms
made regarding Justice Frederick Gifts
methods of conducting court made by
Johns, and the young mans father took
it upon himself to call Johns to account.
Oakland Theater.
OAKLAND. CAL. Oct. 1O.-The Oak
land Theater closed weeks successful
engagement with large attendance.
About 200 o. H. s. boys attended in a
body and made the house ring with their
mirth. Next week the Misses Kate and
Queena Pursell will play their thrilling
border drama, Queen of the Plains"
Will Honor Old Glory.
OAKLAND, CAL, Oct. 10.-The men,
bers of st. Francis de Sales Parish are
greatly interested in the rally of the
League OF the Cross Cadets tomorrow
afternoon, when they are to have a flag
raising at the school building at 2 o'clock.
There will be addresses and music.
German Festival.
OAKLAND, CAL. Oct. 10.-The German
societies of Oakland unite in giving q
grand festival tomorrow at Shell Mound
Park. They will all meet at Germania
Hall and headed by the Fifth Regiment
band parade at 8 A. NJ. before going to the
park.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-11
DEMANDS A NEW WHEEL
Pomeroy Sends a Formal Claim
to the Southern Pacific
Company.
Attributes His Freedom From Per
sonal Injury to B, ing Foot.
ball.Player.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL, /,

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL)
908 Broadway, Oct. 10. {
Edward B. Pomeroy of this city has
presented claim to the Southern Pacific
Company for $100 or new Spalding
bicycle. He says the company should
feel that it is getting off very cheap at that
and pay without delay. He says his escape
from personal injury was due to his being
football player and not easily affected.
Pomeroy was the only passenger on
the Haywards local TuesdaF evening
when it met and was wrecked by a run
away freightcar of fruit from Haywards.
The wheel being in the baggage-car was
badly demoralized and wrenched out OF
all sem blance to wheel Mr.. Pomeroy
escaped with few bruises, from which he
has fully recovered.
The runaway car was the result of a
train switching at the station. A car was
s.kicked" in on the siding and the brake
man failed to 'catch" it. The road is on
q grade and the car gathered momentum
as 1t continued on its run. The engineer
had orders to run ahead of time so as to
let the freight get out without delay and
was making the best time possible when,
without any warning, he saw on the track
the car. The engineer and fireman
jumped and saved themselves, but the car
and engine were perfect wrecks. The
trainmen also escaped with bruises
although Conductor Clothed was seriously
cut about the head by broken glass.
The freight engine. came down the road
for the car and expected to find a number
of dead and wounded people, but was re-
lieved to find that all had escaped. After
some delay the track was cleared and the
trains brought in.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-11

10 A. NJ, communion service, conducted by
Rev. J. @. Simmons, d. D.; 11A NJ, preach
ing by Bishop Hargrove and ordination
of deacons. 80
Republican, Dates.
OAKLAND, CAL, Oct. 10.-Announce.
ments on the bulletin board of the Repub
lican County Central Committee show
that John H. Roberts will speak Monday
at Havwards, Tuesday at Alvarado,
Wed nesday at Sunol, Thursday at Golden
Gate, Friday at Mission San Jose, and
Saturday at San Leandro.
Hon. Frank i. Coomb bs will speak Mon.
day at Livermore, Tuesday at Pleasanton
Thursday at EInihurst, Friday at Fruit.
vale, and Saturday at Irvrngton.
Louis Titus will speak Monday at West
Berkeley, Tuesday at Montana Hall in
West Oakland, Wednesday at Centerville
Thursday at Lorin, and Friday at Temes-
CAL
Colonel T. v. Eddy will speak Tuesday
evening at Berkeley.
A. p. A. Convention.
OAKLAND, CAL, Oct. 1O.-The A. P. A.
councils of Alameda County, some twenty
six IN number, have been notified that
there will be convention in Oakland
Saturday next, composed of delegates
selected by them under the Australian
ballot system, to receive the report of the
county advisory board regarding the
nominations made by the various conven-
tions and to act upon it, The councils
are to have one delegate each and one fol
each twenty-five mem bers, which will
make total of 219 delegates. The meet.
ing will be executive and only delegate,
will be admitted, whi ch will prevent lob.
bying.
Defeated the Barbecue.
OAKLAND, CAL, Oct. 10.-The Repub
lican County Central Committee al theil
meeting this afternoon killed the PROPOSE
ton of having grand barbecue in Eder
Township. The committee offered to pu
up $125 cash and let Republicans of the
vicinity raise the balance, but this wal
not acceptable. and the whole matter wa:
tabled. 1t had been estimated that the
affair would cost about $500.
Independents Candida ates.
OAKLAND. CAL, Oct. 10.-L. w. Ken
nedy is circulating petition OF nomina
ton for Supervisor in the Fifth District al
an independent candidate, as is Lewis N
Hagen of Temescal. Fred A. Cam pbel
has filed his petition of nomination for the
same Office, and d. G. Brown as Super
visorial candidate in the Fourth District
Warren Heaton has filed his nomination
by petition for City Justice.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-11

Whipple and Anderson, halfbaeks; SIMS full
back. st. Mathews School-W oolley, center;
Henion, left guard Curtner, right guard; Bur
meister, left tack e; Dieckie, right tackle i
Smttzer, quarter; Womble, right end; Jelvez,
LETT end; Manley, right hall; Geissler, lett
half; Johnson, fullback.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-11
License Ordinances Evaded.
freshmen Tied.

BERKELEY, CAL, Oct 10.-The football
game between the University freshmen and
~ Mathew School this morning resulted in a
ue. each side scoring six points.
The contest was a spirited one from the
hrst No scoring was done in the first half,
curing which the visitors succeeded in keep
ing the ball most OF the time in Berkeley s
territory. In the second half each side scored
touchdown and each kicked the goal.
,Ine teams lined up as follows: Berkeley
InIesnmen-McDermott,c center; Wilbur and
barnes, guards; Graham and Enright, tackles; /;
40 ana and Masters, ends; Austin. quarter;
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-11
Sued the Street Railroad.

George Hodgkiss and Catherine L. Hodgkiss,
his wife, Yesterday sued the Market-street
Railway Company for $25, 900 damages for
personal injuries sustained by Mrs. Hodgkiss
in streetcar accident on Market street, ne
Grant avenue, November 10, 1895.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-11

The ashes of coal from the mines Of the
Transvaal Coal Trust and other companies
in South Africa have been analyzed re-
Gently and found to contain nine penny
weights of gold to the ton.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-11
Will Drill the Oakland Police.
men Until They Can Do
Likewise.
ONLY a CoRPoRAL'5 GUARD.
A Patro,man Predicts That His
Brethren Will Look Like Guys
by Comparison.

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALI
90S Broadway, Oct. 10.
Captain Willard f. Fletcher of the
Police Department has become fired with
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-11
Sustained the Veto.

OAKLAND, CAL, Oct. 10.-The City
Council sustained the Mayors veto of the
tuberculin test ordinance last evening by
the following vote: Ayes-Brosnahan,
Buckland, Dow, Manuel. Towle and Mott.
Noes-Bassett. kaufman and Watkin.
Absent-Heitman and Marshall. The
Council was addressed by Drs. E. L.
Adams, G. M. Fisher, Larkey. A. III. Pratt,
Beckwith, chamberlain and Bradley, and
DR.. Spencer, City Veterinarian of San Jose,
all OF whom favored the passage of the
ordinance.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-11
Safe Crackers.

OAKLAND, CAL. Oct. 10.-The first
attempt at safe-cracking for some time was
made early this morning at the Office of
H. M. Cameron, but was unsuccessful.
Entrance was gained through the cellar
from sidewalk entrance. The desk
drawers in the Office were ouerhauled and
their contents scattered over the floor.
All that was taken were two overcoats. q
lot of keys and few small articles from
the Office.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-11

around the San Francisco force" said
Jailer Swain tonight ''and there is no
reason why we cannot walk and march all
around them"
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-11
The Jury Disagree.

OAKLAND, CAL. Oct. 10.-The jury in
the Mrs. Moir damage case against the
Southern Pacific Company for $4,000, were
discharged just before noon to-day after
being out since 2:20 o'clock YESTERDAY
afternoon. They stood eight for plaintiff
to four for the company from first to last.
During the morning hour they asked for
the reading of certain parts of the testi-
timony and the explanation of certain
points of law, but were still unable to
agree.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-11
Auctlon Sales
ORIENTAL RUGS and CARPETS

OVER 2OCO PIECES AT
AUCTION
TOMORROW, MONDAY. OCTOBER 12,
AT 424 PINE STREET.
See Advertisement Page 2.
SARAEIAN q co
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-11

Was Shown to Visitors.
OAKLAND, CAL, Oct. 10.-With the sale
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-11
For widow and Orphans.

ALAMEDA, CAL, Oct. 1o.-The Wood
men of the World, besides paying the
$4,000 insurance upon the life of the late
Thomas e. Brennan, will raise enough
extra to complete the payment upon the
home of the deceased and provide for the
widow and orphans. Spence Camp of this
place has the matter in charge and has
called for contributions.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-11

| 10 A. NJ, ommunion service, conducted by
Rev. J. @. Simmons, d. D.; IL NJ, preach
ing by Bishop Hargrove and ordination
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-11

ALAMEDA, CAL. Oct. 10.-The recep-
ton rendered DR.. Oronhyatekha, supreme
chief ranger of the Independent Order OF
Foresters, by Alameda Court No. 1851 was
largely attended tonight and thoroughly
enjoyed by all. The music was excep-
tionalIy fine and was literally applauded.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-11

ALAMEDA, CAL, Oct. 10.-The Board
of Fjremen and Engineers of the Alameda 9
Fire Department met last night and re-
elected all of their officers without opposi-
fion
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
stnnl rrn.t - Il -.

CLEVELAND. Ic,. S.-Ihc Bcssemer
Steel association, ropuh7ly known as the
Steel trust, has apparently gore t1 icces.
A Cleveland manufacture wao uses steel
billots received from conc. rms which iaVC
been members OF the ASSOCIATION word that
they were acting indc cadently and would
like to sn omit their p-ice7 He received
three lettc oro OF which so d that the
firm sending it lad withdrawn from the
pol and could low make better ricos.
Tho other two merely said the senders
were independent ana wished TO e consld.
cred when future orders weIc made A
teegram was received to the same effect
The recipient of these communication
SAID he had 10 doubt that al consumers
of steel had been pat in possession Of Tie
same information.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
NO WILD DUCKS IN TALBOT.

DIAMOND-BACK TERRAPINS ALSO
VERY sCARCE-OLD BOAT RE-
PAIRED.
EASTON, Nd, Dec. S.-Captain John
II. Jones, commander OF the fishing
force sloop Eliza Hayward, has taken
his boat TO the st. Michaels marine
railway for repairs. The old craft will
have to 90 out OF commission soon.
She will be lucky to get through this
season alive.
II. Crawford Bounds, of WicomicO
who was principal of the oxford (Tal-
bot county, grammar school several
years ago. whence he went to Cullman
Ala. and engaged in the banking busi-
ness, which he successfully conducted
six or eight years. has returned TO
the Eastern Shore and is living at Mar
della Springs. Wicomico.
There have been no wild ducks In
the Easton market this season. Usu-
ally the 'whiffles" and the "southerly'
are much in evidence about this time
None have been brought here this
year, nor any duck other than a very
few mallards and fewer "pig-witches. '
Diamond-back terrapins are very
scarce; sliders and swapping turtles are
not Snappers bring 8 cents a pound
and sliders 10 cents.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
TOURS TO CALIFORNIA

California has been most fittingly
termed the Italy of America" All
the delicious balm, the clOudless sky.
and the rich yerdure of the great Eu-
rOpean Peninsula are duplicated in
this sunny land of the Pacific Here
nature basks in the sunshine of her
own beauty; and here she has estab-
lished her own sanitarium, where eter-
nal Spring inspires everlasting youth.
With the snow-mantled peaks of the
Sierras upon the one hand, the calm
Pacific with it's soft breezes upon the
other, and a verltable paradise of
flowers, fruits, and plants between,
man can find and needs no lOvelier land.
To visit such a country is a privilege,
a blessing.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany. recognizing the need of a more
comfortable and pleasant way of cross
ing the continent, inaugurated a series
of annual tours to California, running
a through train of Pullman palace
cars from New York to the Pacific
coast. and stopping at the principal
points of interest en- route. The great
popularity of these tours demonstrates
the wisdom of the movement
For the season Of 1897, three tours
have been arranged to leave New York,
Philadelphia and Pittsburg, January
27, February "a and March 27.
The first tour will run direct to San
Diego via St Louis and the Santa Fe
Route, and return from San Francisco
via Salt Lake City, Denver and Chi
cago. allowing five weeks in Califor-
MIA
The second tour will run via the
Mammoth Cave and New Orleans to
San Diego, stopping at the Crescent
City during the Mardi Gras Carnival.
This tour will return via Salt Lake
City Denver, Omaha and Chicago, all
lowing four weeks in California.
The third tour will run via Chicago.
| Denver and Salt Lake City, allowing
passengers to return by regular trains
via different routes within nine
months.
All of these tours, either going or
I returning. will. pu5s through the Ia
nous Colorado region. GlenwOod
! Springs. Leadville and the Garden of
, the Gods.
Rates from all points on the Penn
sylyania Railroad system east of Pitts
burg. First tour, S3l0; second tour,
$3.50; third tour S210 round trip and
| $3.50 one way.
For detailed itineraries and other in
formation, apply to ticket agencies,
| special booking offices, or address
George w. Boyd, assistant general pas
senger agent, Broad Street Station,
| Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1896-12-08
WEYLER STILL SILENT.
The Insurgents Active and Worrying the
Spanish Troops.

TAMPA, Fla. Dec. S.-From Cuban
passing through hero from Havana via
Key West, which he reached i'm "a fishing
vessel, it is learned that the skirmishing
around Guinahacoa still continues and
that the raids continue to be of nightly
occurrence.
Tho government ofii,ials fear that a
larger detachment may dash into the city
A dispatch received here from Havana
by one Of the Cuban leaders states that
nothing further has been heard from Wey-
Ter and that the palace officials seem wor-
riel
Another band Of 30 insurgents has
crossed the trooha near Artemisa. This
has caused re endorsements to be added to
many portions Of the trocha. so that for
manyrniles the IicSets guarding it are
within 20 feet OF each other
There is "a rumor in Havana that Gomez
has scored another victory but il cannot
be- substantiated Havana people are un-
usually reticent now. and the government
spies are 50 numerous that they fear to
speak even tn their closest friends.