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The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
AWAITING A CHANGE.
r. w. Woodbury. of Colorado on the
Condition of Things In His State.

r. w. Woodbury. of Colorado on the
Condition of Things In His State.
Colonel R. w. Wood bury, who was for
many years editor and owner of the Dem
yer Times, and afterward president and
a leading owner of one of the largest
banks in Denver, is in the City. Colonel
Woodbury. is one of the pioneers of Colo
rado, and has contributed very largely to
the upbuilding of the State. For long
time, while rated as millionaire, he
backed many important enterprises, and
his services has been OF great value to
countless mum bers of people.
The gentleman is in California on a
business and pleasure trip. He has been
interested for two or three years in the
Blake Railroad from the vicinity of The
Needles to the Vanderbilt mining district.
He spent last winter in Los Angeles, and
has since been at his old home in Colo
rado.
"It is still pretty quiet in my State" he
said last night, "Dut we are hoping it will
be better after the National election. We
have no doubt it will be so there, if the
result should be in favor of silver"
Colonel Woodbury. says he thinks it
doubtful if Senator Teller will visit Cali
fornia, as in recent conversation with
him the Senator said he expected only to
speak in the doubtful States of the middle
West. Colonel Woodbury. will be here
several days
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
PRISON GRANITE BARRED
Manufacturers Jubilant Over
the Success of the
Fair.
California Redwoo for New Agnews
Building-The Tennessee
Marble.

The Manufacturers and Producers As
sociation met yesterday afternoon in the
Mills building and discussed matters in
relation to the fair which that body is
holding here IN connection with the Me-
chancs' Institute. There were present
President Julian Sonntag, Secretary Mead
and Messrs. Currier, Sbarboro, Keller,
Kerr and Mclaughlin.
President Sonntag stated that the man
agement of the Mechanics Fair could
congratulate themselves that the present
exhibition was in every way the most sue
cessful that had ever been held in this
City. Upward of 10000 square feet of
space had been occupied by exhibitors
and far better class of articles had been
shown the public, and these superior ex-
hibits were home produced in every in
stance. 1t was indeed home exposition.
The 25-cent single admission charge had
been met by the patrons of the fair in a
splendid manner and three times as many
people had visited the exhibition than in
former years, consequently at rough
estimate about 25 per cent was the increase
from the so per cent reduction. This
establishes the 25-cent rate for all time.
However, the expenses had been in
creased about $1,000. More and costlier
premiums had been given, which was in
measure due to the fact that better
quality OF articles was exhibited. The
handsome fish exhibit, which has attract
Ell so many sightseers to the southern
side Of the Pavilion, cost $4,000, as the fish
had to be brought from distant parts of
the country and the young spawn from
the State Com mission hatcheries at con-
siderable expense.
1t is the intention of the association to
procure space for an exhibition at the Los
An eles Home Produce Exposition to be
held next January, and $4,000 was SUBJ
scribed for that purpose.
On motion Messrs. Kerr, Currier and
Mclaughlin were appointed committee
to inquire into the matter of using con-
vict-labor stone for the Affiliated Colleges
buildings. 1t is the desire of the assocla-
tion that none of the Folsom granite
dressed by the prisoners at that penal in
stitution be used in competition with free
labor. The committee will also examine
the Tennessee marble, which the State
Harbor Commissioners intend to use on
the new ferry building. The Superior
quality OF the stone, with its high polish,
recommends it to the consideration of the
association.
The question of substituting California
redwood for Oregon pine in the building
to be erected at the Agnews Insane Asy-
lum was considered. When a home pro-
duction can be used with profit the asso-
citation can see no reason why it may not
be done. The matter was referred to Mr..
Tacy.
A Amotion was adopted that all the mer-
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
Miss Ida Va1erga, Who May Join
Colonel Mapleson's Company.

brilliant success, was made in Milan.
After singing for some time in Italy she
returned home to California and made an
engagement in this City with Francesca
Rosa for an extended season of opera in
Mexico.
From Mexico Miss Valerga went to the
Eastern States of the Union with the
Strakosch Opera Company, and later on
she appeared under Mapleson's and Alb
bey's management, singing in company
with Patti, Gerster, Nilsson and Abbott.
While in this distinguished association
the prima donna appeared at her Ma
jesty's Theater before Queen Victoria.
In 1889 Miss Valerga returned to Cali
fornia, when she shortly afterward made
an engagement to sing for the late Will
liam Kreling in grand opera at the
TIvoli. Since then she has resided in this
City, appearing only in concert and from
time to time in special performances OF
grand opera at the Tivoli. She closes a
successful engagement of Aida" at the
Tivoli tonight. Her many friends will
hear with surprise of her intended de-
parture for the East.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
The Morning Paper Wanted
Positions and Fat Adver.
tising Contracts.
ITS BLUFFS DID NoT WORK.
" Roasts" That Had an Effect
Opposite to the One
Intended.

The very questionable methods Of the
Examiner in dealing with the heads oil
municipal departments were never better
illustrated than in its treatment of Sheriff
Whelan. Ever since that official took his
office he has been the object of malicious
attacks from the Examiner.
This has been the subject of much COM
ment at the City Hall, particularly as Mr.
Whelan is a Democrat and supposed to
belong to the same party and to be domi.
mated by the same principles as the editor
of the Examiner.
The reason of this persistent and sys-
tematic badgering of public official came
to light few days ago and many were the
expressions of contempt showered on the
paper that would take advantage of its
power to injure publ ic official simply be-
cause he would not do its bidding.
When Sheriff Whelan had taken the
reins of government In his department he
was approached by an employe of the
Examiner, who wanted to know what he
was going to do about the advertising OF
the Office, which amounts to large sum
every month.
81 have not figured on that" answered
the Sheriff.
"But you are going to give it to the Ex.
aminer, are you not?" asked the Examiner
man.
Not if know it" said the astonished
Sheriff.
''But the Examiner is Democratic pa
per, and entitled to the patronage of your
office" said the agent.
The Sheriff was mystifed, but said he
guessed not.
1--WE are entitled to it, and we want ii, -
said the man.
"Now, young man, 1 want to tell you
one thing, and you can go back and tell
your employers what l say" said the
thoroughly exasperated Sheriff.
Il owe my election to no paper, much
less to the Examiner. 1t did not support
me, and it shall get no more of the patron
age than any other paper"
The agent tried to argue, but the Sheriff
was firm, and, moreover, did exactly as
he had promised to do.
The Examiner was not satisfied with a
fair share of the spoils, however, and i'm
mediately began to annoy the Sheriff
He was not surprised, therefore, when
another agent of the Examiner called on
him and asked that Real Estate Deputy
Adams be retained in his position.
AS a man who had materially assisted
the Sheriff in making his fight had been
promised the job the request was of
course refused, and then the "roasts'
were redoubled
This deliberate attempt to coerce him
into doing its bidding only made the
Sheriff more determined not to give in
and he gave the Examiner, if anything.
the smaller end of the patronage. Since
then other efforts have been made to in
fiuence the Sheriff to ''stand in with" his
annoyers by particularly malicious at
tacks, followed by renewed requests for
more advertising, but nothing has come
to the Examiner in consequence except a
more unsavory reputation.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
IN OHIO AND OREGON.

How the Campaign Is Waged at Port
land and in McKinley's State.
James Parker. an old resident of Cleve-
land, Ohio, is at Grand. He has been
on visit to the Yellowstone and is on his
way to Los Angeles to spend the winter
with his son, who is a physician. Mr..
Parker says everything political is one
way in Ohio and many other States, and
that is for Mckinley.
Democrats and all are for him." said
Mr.. Parker. "They are saying they have
seen this thing go about far enough, and
SO they are out for Mckinley, protection
and good government. Mckinley will
carry Ohio by at least 10000. He is a
good safe man, and they all know it.
at seems TO me outside of Ohio politics
is being waged better in Oregon than
most any other State l noticed. In Port
land the men are out on the streets and
in the parks, organizing in the most earn
est way. You hear the names of Bryan
and Mckinley from every body you meet,
and each has its warmest kind of advo-
Gates. 1t is veritable battle there.
have never seen greater interest than was
manifested in Portland"
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03

days ago the local force was properly clas-
sified and sworn in by Deputy Collector
Jerome. The changes in the several classes
affected, together with the compensation,
are as follows:
Charles ]. Handley and william Simpson,
foremen class to foremen in class Z, with
compensation at the rate of $1100 each; Mary
" Lawrence and Mrs Sadie E. Adams, inspec-
tresses, class to class E, with compensation
at the rate OF So per diem; Charles A. Sankey,
class TO class e, with compensation at $1,000
per annum; ffty-one day inspectors from class
to class Z, with compensation at So per
diem; eight night inspectors from class to
class E, with compensation at So; twelve OPEN
ers and packers from class B to class G, with
compensation at the rate OF $840 per annum; ;
seven messengers from class b TO class c, with
compensation at $840 per annum; A. M. john
son and Charles E. O'Neil clerks, class B to
class C, with compensation at the rate of
$500; four watchmen from class to class B,
with compensation at the rate OF $3.50 per
annum; twenty-one laborers, heretofore un-
classified, to be elevated to class G, with COM
pensation at the rate of $40 per annum.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
JAMES GRAHAM DEAD.
The Well-Known Manufacturer Passes
Away at Newark.

The We1I-knoWn Manufacturer Passes
Away at Newark.
James Graham, a prominent business
man and manufacturer, died at his home
in Newark, last evening. He had been
sick only one week. The cause of death
was pneumonia. He leaves widow and
six children, George, William, Clarence,
Eta. Stella, Florence and Jessie.
Mr.. Graham was known as the pioneer
stove manufacturer of the Pacific Coast
being the first to establish a stove factory
in California that could compete on even
terms with the manufacturers in the East
ern States. He came to California twenty
years ago from Kincardine, Ont, of which
place he was native. He selected Newark
as the site of his manufacturing plant.
The business grew and during several
years salesroom has been maintained in
this City. Mr.. Graham was q public
spirited citizen and was very kind to the
poor, performing unostentatlously many
acts of charity. He was leading mem
ber of the Manufacturers and Producers
Association.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
NOT A "FLlMFLAMMER."

Bryant Tanning Denies That He Re-
ceived Money Under False Pretenses.
The case OF Bryant Tanning of San Jose,
who was charged by Frank McManus
with obtaining money under false pre-
lenses, came up for hearing before Judge
Conlan yesterday ana was continued for
hearing until next Saturday.
According 10 McManus Tanning bor-
rowed $5 from him on the representation
that he was about to purchase Nc
Manus' saloon at 16 Third street. Fan
ming, who has until recently been en-
ployed as foreman of the San Jose Her
aid, Indignantly denies the charge. He
says that he was engaged in negotiations
with McManus for the purchase of his
place, but before the papers were signed
he received information that caused him
to decide not to purchase. He accordingly
notified McManus in writing. He denies
that he ever received or asked for $5 from
McManus, and is at loss to know upon
what the charge is based.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
|OA VALERGA GOES EAST,
The Local Prima Donna Has Re-
ceived an Offer From
Mapleson.
1t Is the Colonel's Wish to Secure
Her for His Imperial Opera
Company.

Miss Ida Valerga, who tonight closes
her engagement ut the Tivoli, has just
received an offer from Colonel Mapleson
to become one of the leading prima donnas
in his new Imperial Opera Company,
which opens an extended American sea-
son at the Academy of Music, New York,
this month. Miss Valerga has not yet de-
cided whether she will sign a contract
with the veteran impressario, bur in all
probability she will. In any case it is her
intention to leave for the East next month.
There are few local singers better known
than Miss Ida Valerga, and she is an espe-
cial favorite with the mem bers of the
Italian colony. She began her musical
studies in this City under S;gnor Bianchi
and continued them with Professor Spa
dina. Later she went to Milan and took
lessons from the celebrated maestro, San
Giovanni. Her debut, which proved q
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
McNEILL'S SENTENCE.

Judge Wallace Sends Him to State
Prison for Five Years.
Charles McNeill was yesterday SEN
fenced to five years in the State prison
for assault with deadly weapon on the
person of Frank Rankin.
McNeill is the painter who some time
ago, while working at his trade at the
house of r. P. Merillion, imagined that
Mrs. Merillion had become enamored of
him. He made life a. burden to the
Merillions until the husband took shot
at him, which failed to take effect.
He was convicted of the attempt to take
Rankin's life by jury in Judge Wallace's
court, and his Honor in sentencing him
remarked that although McNeill came of
a good family he seems to be naturally of
the criminal class, and as he had prior
CONJUNCTION against him he was put out
of the way of doing harm for the next five
years.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03

hours in the Marin County redwoods at
Camp Taylor and be home again at P. M.
with popular rate OF 70 cents for the
round trip, will undoubtedly attract a
large number of people WAC like to get
away from home with their lunch baskets
for days outing. Tickets will be on sale
at the Sausalito ferry tomorrow morning
before the departure of the s o'clock and
10 o'clock boats. Among the excursion
lists who have already secured tickets is a
party OF cyclists, who will 90 up on the s
o'clock trip and ride from Camp Taylor
through Bear Valley to the ocean. J. E.
Locke will personally conduct thu excur-
sion and reseryed-seat tickets may be Sc
cured at his office, 1888 O'Farren street, to-
day until p NJ
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
BURGLARS CARNIVAL.

They Breas Into House, Lock the
Doors and Clean Out the Place.
When Mrs. E. Schneider and her daugh-
ter of 604 Oak street returned home last
evening about o'clock they found the
door of their own residence securely
fastened against them. A locksmith was
found, who succeeded in getting into the
house, and it was then learned that
burglars held high carnival there. All of
the rooms had been ransacked and the
thieves had tossed articles of dress and
furniture in every direction. They had
entered by a kitchen window and had
broken the locks of several doors which
they had found fastened. About $3.50
worth of iewelry and $50 in coin were taken.
They left no clew to their identity.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03

camille bodies in the State be requested to
send delegates to conference TO be held
in this City at which the subject of pro-
moting California industry will be con-
sidered. 1t is believed that such confer
ence of men interested in home manufac-
ture will greatly stimulate those industries.
Messrs. Kerr, Keller and Mead were ap-
pointed committee to communicate with
Boards of Trade, Cham bers of Commerce
and other interested bodies for this object.
A mass-meeting will be held soon at
Metropolitan Temple by the Manufactur-
ers and Producers Association for the
purpose of promoting the proposed con-
ference
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
CIVIL SERVICE.
Examinations for Vacancies In the Gus
toms service Will Be Held
October 12,

toms service Will Be Held
October LIZ.
The United States Civil Service Com
mission will in future examine on regular
schedule dates and places applicants for
skilled laborer, janitor, watchman,
elevator conductor, fireman or engineer.
positions in the custodian's force or in
any Government offices in this City.
The examination for these positions is of
very light grade. such as persons with
an ordinary common school educat ton can
pass. All vacancies in the service will be
filed from the list of eligibles obtained in
this way. Any person who desires to take
any one of these exam nations should
write to the United States Civil Service
Commission, Washington, D. e., and OBJ
tain an application-blank, schedule of
examinations and pamphlet of instruc-
tions to applicants. The first examina-
tion iE this City will take place October
IL, 1896, instead OF February 27, as pre-
viously announced.
Under the new civil service rules, which
went into effect July l. most OF the GUS
toms officers throughout the country were
advanced point higher in the service and
their salaries were also increased. Several
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
Pirri at the Chutes.

The individual with the lissome limbs and
lack of osseous substance in his makeup
known as the "man-frog'' concluded that 1t
was too damp, wet work monkeying around
the lake at the Chutes. and Thursday evening
water. There are those who are small enough
to say that he was afraid he would scroak,''
but few are paying any attention to palpable
slur. To fill up the gap caused by his absence
Antonio Pirri was wired to at Los Angeles
and last evening he made one of his exciting
dashes down the chutes and into the lake on
his bicycle. He will repeat the feat this after.
noon and evening.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
Trouble Over Twenty Dollars.

Charles W. Grim, brass fnisner, was
arrested for petty embezzlement yester-
day. 1t seems that c. 7. Berry wanted to open
q saloon in one OF the resident parts of the City,
and asked Grim to assist in getting on his petit
ton the necessary signatures of residents.
Grim said that he did not have the time to
spare, but that if Berry would put up little
money several of his Grim 81 friends would do
what they could in that direction. Berry
gave him 500, which the latter on the spot
divided among several who proffered their
services. Berry failed to secure the necessary
signatures, either directly or indirectly, and
he demanded of Grim the return OF the money.
Grim's arrest
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
Suspended for Fifteen Days.

David Linden, the engineer of the tug Ethel
and Mary. WAS suspended for fifteen days by
Supervising Inspector Birmingham yesterday.
Linden, it will be remem bered, attached the
fire hose to the pump and then went ashore
for the night, with the result that the tug
filed and went to the bottom. Captain r. E.
Barron was also suspended for fifteen days for
violating the limits of his license. 1t appears
that Captain Barron is only privileged to
navigate the wa ters of San Francisco Bay, but
some days ago he violated this by taking
steamer into San Pablo Bay.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
Division 2 Drills.

The second division of the police was put
through a drill on Van Ness avenue yesterday
afternoon, preparatory to the police parade
that is to be held soon. About $50 fine look
ing officers were put through their steps.under
the direction OF Captain Spillane, Captain
Gillen and Captain Dunlevy. Those who have
seen both divisions at drill state that the sec
ond is the more proficient. The men under
Captain Gillen did remarkably we'll. Chief
Crowley and Commissi oner Tobin were present
as interested spectators.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
What Town Talk offers.

An interesting and well-edited table of con-
tents is offered to the readers Of Town Talk
this week The literary matter is interspersed
with excellent half-tone illustrations and the
entire appearance of the publication is g tri-
umph of the printers art. The new charter
ana the local campaign are among the sub
jects treated with the fearessness and candor
that characterize Town Talk editorial policy.
Crisp stories, good poetry, political news and
people in the community are some of the en-
pertaining features of this bright journal.
Town Talk is thoroughly up to date.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
In Judge WaIIace,s Court.

Judge Wallace yesterday sentenced L.
Rodericka. Phillip Carataza and Joseph
Baker, who were charged with robbery but
pleaded guilty to grand larceny, tc e We years
each.
The bail bond of E. Aitken, charged with OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses and who
yesterday failed to appear when called, was
declared forfeited and a bench warrant issued
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03

way of his store Bong Ching, the victim, not
seeing anything funny in having bunch OF
grapes mashed in his face, retaliated by
throwing stone at his tormentor The stone
few wide of the mark, but young McAvoy, IN
lodging, fell off the wagon and sustained tne
Injuries mentioned. Ching WAS arrested and
charged with an assault with deadly weapon.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
Assaulted a Chinaman.

Daniel McAvoy, a youngster living on VAL
lejo street, was taken to the Receiving Hospital
yesterday for treatment for broken arm and
a badly confused face BE was on peddler's
wagon on Broadway and Dupont street, and in
a spirit of mischief hurled a bunch OF grapes
at a Chinaman who was standing in the door
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
Freight ON wine Reduced.

Wine freight rates were reduced yesterday
by the Valley road to $4 90 per ton in carload
lots from Fresno to San Francisco. The South
ern Pacific rates were $5 80. The latter COM
pany promptly met It's competitors figure.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
TO-MoRROW'S EXCURSION.

To Leave the City at 10 A. NJ. and Be
Home at p. M.
Fine weather, with an opportunity to
leave the City at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning, enjoy delightful ride and four
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
SIR WILLIAM LANE
BOOKER ARRIVES
Return to the Coast of a
Well Known English
Diplomat.
Formerly British Consul for
California, Oregon and
Washington.
WATCHED THE CLAN-NA-GAEL.
Knighted for Distinguished Service
While Cons ul. General at
New York.
WATCHED THE CLAN-NA.GAEL.

Sir William Lane Booker, z. @. M. G.
(Which means Knight Commander of the
order Of st. Michael and st. George) has
returned to San Francisco after an absence
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
AZ o0 Cents a Pair.

LIS dozen LADIES BLACK MACO COT
TON HOSE, extra high-spliced heels,
double toes, Hermsdorf dye, regular
value 81 dozen.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
At o5 Gents.

MEMS EXTRA FINE LAMBS WOOL
AND CAMEL'S-HAIR SOCKS, full
finished, and with doubIe-spliced heels
ana toes, regular price 81 so a dozen,
will be closed out at 25c pair.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
TO=DAY'S TRADE!
AS usual we close the week with SPECIAL OF
|FERINGS OF THE MOST SEASONABLE AND DE.
|SIRABLE GOODS
AT EXTRAORDINARILY Low PRICES!
MEMS FURNISHINGS.

At TX Cents.
MEMS AND BOYS FANCY BORDERED
81 EN- STIT c H ED HANDKER-
CHIEFS, extra large size. in neat fast
color designs, worth 81 25 per dozen,
will be offered at TIC each.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
At o5 Cents a Pair.

$50 dozen LADIES' BLACK MACO COT
TON HOSE, Richeheu ribbed, high
spliced heels and toes, Hermsdort dye,
regular price 35c.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
HOSIERY! HOSIERYl
f 25 Cents a Pair.

At 25 Cents Pair.
100 dozen CHILDREN'S BLACK RIBBED
MACO COTTON HOSE, double knees,
heels and toes, Hermsdorf dye, regu-
lar value 40c.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03

DIR. vooRsAEGER on the A. P. A. To.day'i
Star.