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The San Francisco call., 1896-08-05
REV. McCL|sH CHOSEN,
He Will Preside Over the Uni
versity Of the Pacific at
San Jose.
Nj. D. Cross Elected Vice.P President of
the Faculty-Flattering
Letters.

The trustees of the University of the
Pacific met yesterday in the office of |. j..
Truman and elected a president for the
San Jose institution.
As was predicted in THE CALL of last
Sunday, Rev. Eli McCIsh. d. D., was
chosen without a dissenting vote. M. d.
Cross, who had been dean of the faculty,
was made vice. president of the faculty.
The position of president of the Uniyer-
sity of the Pacific was offered to DR..
McCish before. Six years ago, just after
he came out here, he was asked to I'LL the
position made vacant by the resignation
of DR.. A. G. Hirst. At that time, however,
he refused, saying that he did not know
the people out here, nor was he familiar
with the conditions which would confront
him. Since then the place has been
offered to him several times, and finally
he agreed to take it if the ministers and
representative laymen of the California
Methodist Conference should wish it.
That they did wish it was shown by the
fact that at the meeting OF the trustees
yesterday bundle of letters was handed
to l. ]. Truman, the presiding officer, con-
tanning Endorsements from between sixty
and seventy of the prominent Methodists
of the State, of DR.. McClish as president
OF the university.
DR.. McClish is a veteran of the war. He
was 20 when peace was declared, and for
ten years after he resumed civil life he de-
voted himself to study. Then he spent
year in a theological seminary, and for
seven years after he preached in various
churches in the East. Then he came to
San Francisco.
There were present at the meeting yes
terday: l. ]. Truman, presiding; Thomas
Filben, DID,, secretary DR.. E. R. Ollie,
I. C.. McChesney, II. B. Hickok. DID,;
s. E. Holden, R. S. Cantine, DID,; Mrs.
Helen Kingsbury, Jere Letter, Rev. A. Fl.
Needham, ]. A. Percy, Rev. E. r. Willis,
Rev. T. H. Woodward, J. G. Juck and Rev.
Eli McClish, ID.
DIR. McClish SAYS the university will
open just after the conference, to be held
about the middle of September. There is
an excellent faculty in charge, he says,
and everything promises harmony and
progress.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-05
A BRAVE ACT.
MI. W. Newberry Saved From Drowning
in the Surf at the Cliff House.

Nj. W. Newberry Saved From Drowning
in the Surf at the Cliff House.
At 2:30 P. NJ. yesterday NJ. W. Newberry
an artist on the Chronicle staff, was
rescued from death in the surf at the Cliff
House by Matthew II. Gay and Ed Rosen-
baum, who are employed az lifesavers at
the Sutro Baths.
Mr.. Newberry and friend were bathing
in the surf when, venturing too far, New
berry was carried at least a quarter of a
mile from the shore, and realizing his in
ability to regain the beach he called for
help. His friend rushed into the baths
and gave the alarm. Mr.. Gay at once re-
sponded. and although the undertow at
this point is particularly strong, he with
the greatest courage went to the rescue.
He succeeded in reaching the drowning
man and supporting him until Mr.. Rosen.
baum came to his assistance. Between
them they landed Newberry more dead
than alive. 1t was some time before
he recovered.
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A stomatologist's Good-By.

The Stomatological Club rendered to its
president, DR.. William j. Younger, good by
reception at the clubrooms before his depar-
ture on q protracted visit to the East and Eu-
rope to fill a number of engagements in the
practice OF his dental specialties. Nearly the
entire membership of the club was present to
extend good wishes to its distinguished mem
ber in the new fields OF his professional career.
A happy time was had in feast, speech and
song, and much regret expressed that the den-
tai profession of the coast was to be deprived
OF so active and scientific member. DR..
Younger expressed his heartfelt appreciation
OF the honor shown to him and said he would
always remain a member of the club, which
had been instrumental, as the only organiza-
tion of its kind, in giving the dental profes-
sion of San Francisco reputation equal, if not
superior, to any in the world for scientific
ability.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-05
CHAMPIONS WOMAN.
The Term Means Protection AND
Prosperity and Independence,
Nnf Denandanca

Not Dependence.
A meeting in the cause of woman's suf-
frage was held last evening at Home Col
lege. 1850 Seventeenth street. 1t was pre-
sided over by State Organizer Mary E.
Hay and a number of ladies identified
with the movement were present and
spoke. The principal event of the meet
ing was paper by Mrs. Cramer, of which
the following are extracts:
Woman's suffrage means protection and
prosperity, and this means independence, and
not dependence The true meaning o womans s
suffrage is not to be found in mere worldly
opinions or expressions of sentiment, but
in eternal principle. Knowing, as we
do, that the eternal principle of the
universe is at the bottom of the
movement we are ready and willing to accept
any and every result that may come through
franchise. The constitution says that all ma
tive-born or naturalized persons are cltizens
of the United States, andf the right of the citf-
zens to vote shall not be denied or abridged by
the United States on account of race. color or
previous condition of servitude.
Seeing that there is nothing in the condition
OF the United States that Is opposed to equal
rights have often wondered why it was not
considered Illegal to deprive women of the
right to VOTE
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brought about the affair. It appears in
the first column of the second page of the
last issue of the Star:

brought about the affair. It appears in
the first column of the second page of the
last issue of the Star:
Murderer Neagle Still on Deck.
That internal miscreant Neagle. who MUIR
dered Judge Terry, at Judge Fields instance,
and who should long since have dangled on
| the gallows, is now, it appears, employed as
hired villain by the Southern Pacific. That
is Just where such wretches belong, If
they must be outside of q jail or the
gellows A. j. Collins is former en-
ploye of the Southern Pacific, who has, or
thinks he has, q claim on that company for
i'll usage. For trying to see H. E. Huntington
he was kept two months in the County Jail, and
then released on bonds, his attorney having
apparently been bought up by the Southern
Pacific. Turned loose, penniless and partially
disabled, he has been selling articles on the
street, and in that vocation he was standing
near the railroad Office when 81. E. Hunting
ton passed and spoke to him, when Collins
answered quietly, with his arms folded. No
sooner had he uttered few words than
Neage grabbed him by the throat, threw him
off the sidewalk and threatened to kill him If
he bothered railroad people again. Neagle is
not, on general principles, safe man to be at
large, nor is Huntington as long as he keeps
such bulldog around him. A vigorous prose-
cution should be instituted against Neagle,
and perhaps against Huntington as accessory.
Neagle is dangerous character, who should
be shot dead by any man whom he approaches.
Dave Neagle makes his headquarters in
| the "claims department" of the Southern
Pacific. His name or address does not
appear in the directory and it could not be
| learned in the railroad offices. Upon in
quiry they stated there that he purposely
| withheld his name from the directory SO
that people could not find him.
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him. But l knew that he was simply
seeking provocation that he might kill
me and escape under plea of self-defense.
lie had several men with him as witnesses
to swear him out of it. So / maintained
command of myself and, telling him quite
coolly that l was aware of his purpose.
dared him to shoot. / do not consider,
however, that he is the man chiefly at
fault. He did only what he was told to
do. He was merely the pistol, the instru-
ment. Did / see the revolver? Certainly.
very plainly. He twirled it about in his
hand all the time he stood there. He
kept at reasonable distance from me, so
that he would have full opportunity to
shoot If l made step toward him. am
certain that had / not been warned and
advised as l was I would now be a dead
man, for my first impulse was to spring
and STRIKE"
Barry's friends marched in procession
all the afternoon in and out of his Office
offering congratulations. On the street
the incident became the single topic of
conversation, and the ''good old days" of
the Vigilance Committee were often re-
fered to. More than one made the sug-
gesuon nat Neagle be visited by COM
mlttee OF citizens and warned that his
presence in the City is not desirable.
Joseph Asbury Johnson, who was q
witness of the incident, said last evening:
"Had Barry made an aggressive move
ment be would certainly have been killed.
Neagle's whole attitude indicated that he
stood ready to carry out his threat. and
that he only wanted provocation. am
sure he had witnesses with him. l dis
tinctly saw his revolver, which he drew
from his pocket and twirled about in his
hand. Barry carried himself with remark
able coolness."
Barry consulted with his attorney yes
terday and will probably bring some
action against Neagle, though what it will
be he had not determined upon last even
ing. Following is the article which
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-05
"old Tecumseh's Signature.

Mime. Mezzara has those precious
letters yet, with her medals and her war
trophies.
once on the battlefield she met the
Prince OF Mecklenberg, then in command
OF Prussian division. He was inclined
to be severe with the Frenchwoman, even
II she did wear the red cross on her arm
But when he saw the signatures of Sher-
man and Hooker on her papers he treated
her with marked consideration.
She also has among her relics an
Adams Express receipt which accom-
panied two cases of chickens and hams
sent to her at the front by Cyrus Field in
return for scanty SOLDIERS dinner" she
had prepared for him at her hospital
tent.
at the, close of her WORK in France she
was presented by the French Republic
with superb gold medal in recognition
OF her noble work in the field. Sue had
proved to be an invaluable nurse, her four
years experience on the American battle
fields fitting her for the work. On her re-
turn to California she was presented with
another gold medal, beautifully engraved,
Dy the French ladies of this City.
Mme MezZara is not inclined to talk OF
her life and work, feeling that she did only
what hundreds of other ladies of the SAM
tary Commission and Red Cross Society
have done in the noble cause.
Il dc not care to see myself written up
as anything OF heroine" said the gentle
woman yesterday. 1.-The world has many
women who did as much and more than
have accomplished among the wounded
soldiers, and their names have never been
mentioned in the newspapers. The work
OF nursing was hard always, as nurses in
the hospitals Jared like the troops, but
have ever received the utmost kindness
and courtesy from foes as well as friends.
The graceful commentator of the two
great republics and those who honored
me with their approving testimonials, is
recompense far above nv deserts"
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-05
He was, however, forewarned and on the

He was, however, forewarned and on the
alert.
AS he stood on the corner converslng
with his friend a man advanced toward
HIM in an excited manner, and when at a
distance of four or five feet stopped and
spat toward him. Instantly Barry realized
who it was and what it meant.
He said: "You are Neagle."
Eyes, [ am"
"Dave Neagle," repeated Barry, as the
man half drew from his left hip pocket
for he is left-handed-a shining revolver.
"You have been making the threat about
town that YOU intended to kill me on
sight. You are now trying to provoke me
into making an assault upon you in order
that you may have some excuse-the same
programme that you followed in the
Terry case Here I am; shoot"
Neagle stood in his place come PAGES
distant, twirling the revolver, not alto
gether drawn from his pocket.
With his right hand he pulled from his
inside coat copy of the Star with the
story, with the leaf folded back to mark
the offending article.
"Did YOU put that in ?" asked Neagle.
81 not only put IL IN, put wrote IL,
said Barry.
Neagle pushed the paper back into his
pocket, and, saying, do not let it occur
again." gave his coat tail significant
swish and walked away.
GAS long as 1 live," called Barry after
him, II will edit the Star"
This is the story of the incident as re-
lated by Barry and by Johnson. 1t had
not disturbed the current of the street,
only the few people concerned were aware
of what was passing so quietly and so
quickly had it all transpired, but within
an hour the story had spread over the
City and been distorted into thousand
shapes by rumor. The telephones of
newspaper offices began ringing with
anxious inquiries as to "How badly is
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-05
THE LIBRARIES
County School Superintendent
Want the Special Fund
Retained.
Favor an Amendment Taking From
County Boards the Issuing
of Certificates.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO OALL,t
9OS Broadway, Aug. 4.
The opening of the second days session
of the County Superintendents' State Con-
vention was delayed half an hour by the
lack of a quorum. when the president,
Miss Kate Ames, of Napa, called the meet
ing to order at 9:35 O'Clock.
State Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton Irwin of Oregon was presented to the
convention by Superintendent Black,
elected an honorary member and invited
to occupy seat on the platform during
the balance of the sessions. In response
to the honor he made a few remarks.
A motion to consolidate all school funds
into one was favorably acted upon, and
Superlntendents Kirk, Linscott and Har-
rington were named committee to draft
the proper amendment.
SUPERINTENDENT Davis opposed the
school library fund, as provided for in
section 1718 of the school law, and moved
to have the entire section stricken out.
In support of the motion he held that
many school districts were compelled fre-
ouently to accept the library apprOpria-
tion. which was not needed, while the
school building might be suffering for re-
pairs and paint. This idea wes supported
by mum Der of others, who held that the
fund was only bait to draw smooth
ouence the library shelves were tllled with
"stuff."
Superintendent Kirk defended the law
az il stood. and claimed it was fund for
the benefit of the teachers whereby they
could secure necessary supplementary
books. He was ably seconded by others,
and when the vote was taken the motion
to strike out was overWneImlngiy de-
feated.
The amendment offered to article TX,
section 7 of the State constitution, strik-
ing ont the clause, 1.-THE county superin-
tendent and the county Boards of Educa-
ton shall have control OF the examination
of teachers and granting of teachers
certificates within their respective juris-
dictions." and inserting, "Who shall per.
form such duties as shall be provided by
law" caused much discussion.
The section, if SO amended, would read:
"The Legislature shall provide for Board
of Education in each county in the State,
who shall perform such duties as may be
provided by law"
In this way it was argued that better
results would be secured for high school
grades, while the grammar and primary
grade teachers would be certified by the
county superintendents and Board of Edu-
cation as at present. II was adopted
nearly unanimously.
This afternoon the convention adjourned
and attended the Oakland Exposition in
body. 1t had most delightful time.
Graduate of st. Mary's.
OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 4.-George
Curtin, son of g. G. Curtin, the San Fran
cisco dry goods merchant, who was found
dead in the granary at his fathers ranch
near Alum Rock, Santa Clara County, yes
terday afternoon, was a graduate of ST.
Mary's College, and had many friends
here, who heard the news with much
sorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-05

Pacifc Railroad Company, in company
with two friends, approached. A minute s
conversation ensued between Barry and
Neagle in such level tone of voice as to
attract no attention from the passers-by
and all the parties went their way. The
stream of humanity was not interrupted
in the least degree. Yet in that minute
murder in its mosl sensational form passed
within a hair-but passed and remained
undone.
In the Star of last Saturday was printed
q rather sensational reference to Neagle
under the heading, Murderer Neagle Still
on Deck" in which Neagle was referred to
as "a dangerous character who should be
shot dead by any man whom he
approaches"
Since the publication Neagle has been
heard to make the threat that he would
shoot Barry on sight.
On Monday friend of Barry's, a we'll
known lawyer, brought this intelligence to
him, saying, "Do you know, Barry. that
your life is in daDger2''
Barry answered that he was aware that
his life was more or less in danger all the
time
"BuC more particularly just now. Dave
Neagle swears he intends to kill you or
sight"
But he WON'T" said Barry.
"But he may. 1 advise you to arm
yourself, ana, more particularly, do moi
be led by anything he may say or do into
making an assault, or IN any way offering
an excuse for violence. He will seek to
justify what he may do; otherwise he doe,
not put any value on human life. L ad-
wise you to arm yourself for an emer
gency."
Barry said he had never carried q
weapon and would not begin; that he did
not believe the man would attack him.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-05
THE CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE
State Convention Of Religious
Workers Assemble for
Discussion.
Numerous Good Speakers to Assist
Believers Into a Higher and More
ConSecrated Life.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL, |
90S Broadway, Aug. 4.

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALI
90S Broadway, Aug. 4.
The annual convention of the California
State Christian Alliance opened four.
day session in the First Baptist Church.
Fourteenth and Brush streets, at 10 O'Clock
this morning. with about 125 delegates
present. 1t is expected that this number
will be doubled by tomorrow morning.
The sessions are co be at 10 A. NJ, and
7:30 P. M.
The object of the alliance and its con-
ventions is to aid each other in coming
into tie full Inheritance in Christ and
strengthen each others hands for Chris
tian service. While strictly evangelical,
holding all the cardinal tenets of the
Christian faith. the alliance emphasizes
the personal endowment of the Holy
Spirit and complete salvation for spirit,
soul and body.
Among the subjects to be considered
are: "Holiness,'' "The Gift and Endow-
ment of the Holy Spirit, " Faith, "The
1.-THE Lords Coming, "Missionary Work
as Pre- eparation for the Lords Return"
Among the prominent speakers will be-:
Rev. H. G. Waddel of Beulah Training
school, Rev. T. ]. Arnold, president OF the
association; Mrs. Carrie Judd Montgom-
cry, Rev. Mr.. Stevens, Mr.. and Mrs. Fer
guson of Los Angeles, Rev. A. Coplin and
Rev. ]. H. Allen of Oakland and others.
The Oakland Alliance, which is acting
as host during the convention, has over
100 members and three times as many
more prominent church people In full
sympathy with the work. Among the
most prominent of the local mem bers in
attendance are Mrs. w. o. Ruckland, Mrs
j. Wilcox, Mrs. A. B. Cove, George d
Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. j. 2. Cogswell
Mrs. j. w. Mason.
Rev. 7. ]. Arnold, an evangelist OF san
Francisco, is president, and he is presid-
ing at the sessions. In the opening ad-
dress he gave most interesting account
of the work of the organization during the
past year. He pointed to much progress
made at San Jose, Santa Rosa and Stock
ton and told Of general growth through
out the State.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-05
To the AsvIum.

Judge Sanderson yesterday committed Frank
Kanagoani, the cook who few days ago
threatened to kill car conductor who asked
him to pay fare, to the asylum at Ukiah
Kanagoani is violent at times and has hallu.
cinations.
Edward Mccormack, an aged and infrm
man, was also committed to Ukiah as was Ida
Thompson, a violent person who was sent to
the court from the City and County Hospital.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-05

Barry hurt?" as it true that Barry is
fatally iniured?" etc.
Barry went his way, did his errand in
the Mills building and returned to his
Office to already find it besieged by his
friends. In speaking about the encounter,
he said:
"The minute the man approached me
instinctively knew who it was and, with
that realization, the warning and advice
of my friends of the day before came to
me. My first impulse, when the fellow
spat at me, was to spring at and strike
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-05
New Corporations.

The Chase Combination Spring Company
was yesterday incorporated by Harrison O.
Chase, Henry G. Finkler, Robert p. Chase,
Parker Crittenden and c. A. Maydwell. The
capital stock is $500, 900, OF which $625 has
been paid up.
o. Brien & Sons was incorporated by Joseph
E. Green, H. keenan,, H. Van Valkenberg
Milton W. Moon and Thomas E. Ryan. The
capital stock is $150,000 of which $500 has
been paid up.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-05
Dave Neagle, the Slayer of Judge
Terry, Seeks Another
Victim.
THE EDITOR ON THE ALERT.
He Had Been Warned Not to Give
Provocation and the Gun Was
Not Fired.

EFJames Il. Barry, editor of the Star. was
standing at the corner of Montgomery and
Pine streets yesterday morning talking
to his friend, Joseph Asbury Johnson.
David Neagle, the slayer of Judge Terry,
and at present an employe of the Southern
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-05

fusing to pay his fare and threatening to shoot
the conductor, became so violent in the City
pital as insane He made an attack upon
Steward Bucher and attempted to throttle
him, but Bucher knocked him down and, with
the assistance OF DR.. Bunnell, put the straps
on him.,
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-05

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
When she had Children sne gave them Castoria
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-05

The climate of Mexico is so varied that
in that country can be raised any product
of the tropics or the polar regions.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-05
Attacked bx a Maniac.

Frank Franchini, q cook, who was arrested
Sunday afternoon on Geary-street car for re-
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-05

TELEPHONE GRANT 1a4
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States Minister resident at Paris, asking
that every attention be shown this
French American citizeness. 1t was
signed by General w. T. Sherman in
"Old Tecumseh's" well-known hand
writing:
MaZ.-
"Old Tecumseh's" Signature.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-06

OF these ships, 1851 were steamers,
with q tonnage of / lao, 57S. The Ger
man vessels numbered 1887, the Dan
ish S12. the Swedish 1886 and the Brit
ish 1S4. The dues amounted to S27, S76
marks. which is 100000 marks below
the expenses of running the canal.
DR.. Scheninger is now again In at
tendance on Prince Bismarck. He was
summoned to allay the distinguished
statesman's insomnia.
The Russo-German tariff commission
has concluded its session. but the re-
port will not be published until after
both governments have seen and
approved it. 1t is understood, how
ever. that the result is in the nature
of compromise. Germany is to di-
minish the restrictions on Russian food
imports, cattle fresh meat, etc, and
If the government ratifies this agree
ment 1t will be important to America,
as the sanitary restrictions on the
imports of American cattle and meat
are based on almost Identical reasons
as those which have caused the re-
striction of the imports of the Russian
product and which are now about to
be mitigated. The United States en-
bassy is closely watching this feature
of the case.
fair for the benefit OF the Amer
lean Girls club will be held on Dec H.
The United States ambassador, Ed
win F. Uhl. accompanied by his son
David, has started on a short excur-
sion to Saxony, Iveiden and Switzer-
land. They will return tonight.