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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-15
Outgrowth of the Newsboys'
Home Founded by A. C.
Stevens.
THE BOYS ARE ENTERPRIs1NG.
Conduct Photographic Studio, the
Proceeds of Which Go to the
Home.

Nearly hundred visitors thronged the
rooms of the "Boys' Training Home" 400
Taylor street, last night, at the re-
ception with which the home was
opened. While the organization is not
really new one, being the out
growth of the Newsboys' Home formed
by Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Stevens, last night
was the first time that the organization
has received its friends under its new
name.
d. M. Carman, who is one of the chief
promoters of the enterprise, and Mrs. NJ.
Jackson, the lady manager, both live at
the home and care for the six or seven
boys who sleep in the dormitory. Within
the next few weeks, when the home is in
better running order, the number of boys
staying there will be increased consider
ably.
Besides the boys who live at the bonie
some twenty-five or thirty boys regularly
visit the rooms, where there is library,
reading-rooms and carpenter-shops. A
gymnasium will also be fitted out. Every
Thursday evening social entertainments
will be held, consisting of musical and
| literary programme and refreshments.
These entertainments will be held under
the auspices of the Epworth League Alli-
ance, whose officers, John Martin, presl-
dent, Miss Speakman, secretary, and Miss
Thielman, treasurer, all take lively inter-
est in the institution.
One Of the most prominent features is the
| Photographic studio, which is conducted
by two of the boys, apd the profits of
which go to the support of the home.
Fred Hulsman and Philip Carman man.
age the photograph studio and conduct it
in most business-like manner.
Besides the prospective gymnasium, a
number of educational classes and print
! ing Office will be esta blished in the future.
The boys will print paper, the Pacific
Youth, and ultimately will edit and
manage it entirely by themselves.
Besides reports of the work last evening
by A. q. Stevens and d. NJ. Carman, there
were also musical selections by Charles f.
Graeber's mandolin class and recitation
| by Mrs. Chamberlin. The visitors were
generous in their donations and table
was loaded down with the miscellaneou
contributions.
Following are the trustees of the home
Isaac Upha:n, 1. ]. Truman, J. Dalzel
Brown, w. NJ. Bunker A. C. Stevens.
The advisory board consists of the fol
lowing-named persons:
Judge James NJ. Trout, F. B. Peterson, J. A.
Wiles, George S. Montgomery, H. E. Wilkin.
son, II. E. Shook, D. NJ. Carman, Rev. E. R
Ollie, D. D., Rev. N. NJ. Gibson, Rev. NJ. p
Boynton, Rev. William RAIDER. Rev. W. A
Gardner, Mrs. A. C. Stevens, Mrs. J. o. Beard
Mrs. NJ. Mein, Mrs. Martin Jones, Mrs. J. A.
Campbell. Mrs. L. J. Lehman, Mrs. George T
Gaden, Mrs. r L. w. Davis, DR.. Sara E. Wise.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-15
ASHWORIH'S STATEMENT,
Details of Street Department
Work for the Fiscal
Year.
A Surplus Left-Some Suggestions as
to Laws That Should Be
Passed

Superintendent OF Streets Ashworth fin
ished his annual report of the transactions
of his department yesterday and sent the
same to the Board of Supervisors.
The document, which is voluminous
typewriter affair, sets forth every con-
tract which has come under the iurisdic-
ton of his Office, and the financial status
of EACH.
1t shows that during the past fiscal year
there have been constructed in this City
over six miles of bituminous rock pave
ment, over two and half miles of basalt
rock pavement, one-eighth of mile of
cobble pavement, one and one third miles
of brick sewer and about nine and half
miles of ironstone pipe sewer.
The amount of new street work accepted
during the year is given as nine miles,
making a total of 152 miles now in use.
Mr.. Ashworth says that law should be
passed permitting the bondsmen of con-
tractors to take up and finish jobs left I'M
finished by the latter, in order to protect
themseive from loss.
He devotes considerable space to the
condition of streets bordering on the
water front, which he declares to be in
very bad condition aud in need of imme-
date attention. Coming down to Frances,
the Superintendent tells what has become
of the appropriation of $526, 800 voted to
the Street Department by the Board of
Supervisors at the time the last tax levy
was fixed.
The total amount of wages paid out was
$3.50, 100 %: for street sweeping, $115, III A I;
Tor materials for street work, $50, Ais %; for
work in front of public property, SILL
581 SO; for work let by the Board of Super
visors, $S6,939 80; for work let by the
Superintendent of Streets, $1658 or; for
contract work in front of public parks and
squares, $66, 80 SO, and for contract work
improving public parks and squares, S21,-
415 Is.
After detailing some of the improvements
that have been made in street work during
the year Mr.. Ashworth concludes with the
following analytical table of the finances
of the department:
Materials for streets and sewers $40 500 &c {;
materials for parks and squares $4544 So |;
materials for county roads, S1501 45; cleaning
and sweeping streets, S115,717 a. contract
work in front OF City property. $11 ,551 60; con-
GaSs work ao or sron Of parks
proving. parks and squares. $21,415 10:
pervisors, $s6,939 80; let by superintendent
of Streets, 1888 OF; wages on accepted streets,
$7o.o55 %; wages on cleaning and repairing
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NEARLY TWO CENTURIES AGO.
G1eanings From Geography Published
in 17I6.

Gleanings From Geography Published
in 1710.
The book says: ain the English colonies
no tax can be imposed without the con-
sent of the Assem- blies,'' fact which it
would have been better had George Ill
remembered fifty years later. Enthusiasm
chiefly prevailed in Pennsylvania, that
country being stocked with Quakers."
Our author attributes such ferceness to the
condor, that he says: "ChiIe would not be
habitable we're that destructive bird less
rare As for Jamaica, which was then,
perhaps, our weaithiesC colony, the recent
terrible earthquake of 1892 is ascribed
rather to moral than natural causes, on
account of the denominations of the in
habitants calling for judgment from
Heaven" The planters are solemnly
warned to care for the despised souls OF
their negro slaves and not TO believe and
be frightened by the vulgar error that
baptism of slaves means giving them
freedom. We are assured, on the authority
OF eye-witnesses, that the crocodile of
Haiti, before lying III wait to catch prey,
swallows several hundredweightof pebbles,
ny which additional weight he can the
sooner dive with his victim"
Our geographer appends very clear
table Of the five great colonial empires of
11o- namely, the Spanish, English,
FRENCH, Dutch and Portuguese. 1t is i'm
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-15
AN AGED STRANGER DIES
Found Fully Dressed and Lying on His
Bed at the Russ House Yes
terday Morning.


terday Morning.
G. w. White, 70 years old, was found
dead in his room at the Russ House yes
terday morning. White reached the City
on the morning of July s, going directly
to the Russ House, where he registered
from Bement. He spent his days visiting
public resorts and places OF amusement,
and though never lavish with his money
appeared TO have plenty.
Monday night he paid his bill, announc-
ing at the time that be intended leaving
the next day. Yesterday morning he ap-
peared as usual, and, after walking around
the Office for an hour, repaired to his
room.
About IL O'Clock the chambermaid had
occasion to enter his room, but finding the
door bolted from the inside, reported the
fact at the Office. Later an entrance was
effected and White was found lying on the
bed dead. His coat was thrown carelessly
over chair, but everything else was in
perfect order. From appearances the de-
ceased had suddenly grown tired and had
laid down to snatch few moments rest.
Whites one piece of baggage, a large
sized satchel, was carefully packed, and
in the bottom was found PURSE contain
S. There is no such place as Bement on
the Pacific Coast, but there is a postoffice
bearing that name in Illinois. The author
tiles at that point were notified of White
death, but up to late hour last night no
reply had been received. The only paper
found in the room was a receipt from q
firm in Tuscon, Ariz.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-15
H, {. TRUBENBACH
DIES SUDDENLY.
Deceased Was a Director
of the Merchants
Exchange.
HEAVY BARLEY SHIPPER
Has Been In Business on Clay
Street for Over Twenty
Years.
TROUBLED WITH DIZZY SPELLS
Fell Off the Oakland Ferry.Boat Some
Weeks Ago In a Fit of
Dizziness.
TROUBLED WITH DIZZY SPELLS

Henry E. Trubenbach expired at his
home at 2416 Webster street, this City,
yesterday afternoon at about 1 O'Clock
after an illness of only few hours dura-
ton. Monday night he was in customary
health, and talked with friends about
plans he entertained for yesterday.
Early yesterday morning he awoke his
wife and complained of a queer sensation
in his head. Soon after this he lapsed into
Inconsistencies, and remained in that
condition until he died in the presence OF
his family, consisting of his wife and two
children. The cause of death was paralysis
of the brain. He had not been thoroughly
we'll for some time, and he had some dizzy
spells. In one of these spells some weeks
ago he fell off ferry boat crossing be-
tween Oakland and San Francisco. His
friends had no idea that he would fail to
live many years, and his sudden demise
caused general surprise.
Mr.. Trubenbach was largely connected
with the barley trade, being heavy ship
per. Since 1866, when he arrived at San
Francisco from Australia, he had been en-
gagged in the grain business all the time,
| with the exception of about two years. He
carried on grain dealings here four years
upon his own account. He then became g
member of the firm of NJ. Waterman
Co. and remained twelve years in that
| house as a partner. Then he established
the house of Trubenbach e. Co. in 1884 oil
| 1885, and he continued at one stand, IL;
| Clay street, 10 the end. He was native
! of Hanover. He went in early life tC
Australia. He was aged about so years
He was a director of the Produce Elk
change and member of the Merchants
Exchange and the Hay Association. Per
sonally he was affable and had many
| friends.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-15
POINT LOBOS PROGRESS,
The Improvement Club Has Its
Hands Full of Bust
ness.
Protests Against the Use of Red
Rock in Paving Seventh
Avenue.

The Point Lobos Improvement Club
held an important business meeting at its
clubrooms on Fifth avenue, near Point
Lobos avenue, last night.
The mem bership was we'll represented
and lively interest was taken in the sub
ject matters of discussion.
A report was submitted by the executive
committee to the effect that the railway
company intended to lay basalt blocks be-
tween the car rails on Sixth avenue.
The committee report advocating a pro-
test against the using of red rock on
Seventh avenue instead of blue rock, as
per contract was adopted.
Secretary Johnson's report showed that
the Richmond District Club had stolen
the thunder of the Point Lobos Club in
illuminating OF Lake street from First to
Second avenues and from Lake to Point
Lobos. He had gotten an hiking that
the Supervisors intended to prosecute the
proposed work and he had conferred
with Secretary Fletcher of Richmond
district with view to holding joint
special meeting. Secretary Fletcher
thought it would be better to wait, but
Mr.. Johnson got up an extensively signed
protest, only to find that Richmond was
in ahead of MIN.
J. G. O'Connor's motion to establish an
eighth grade at the Richmond School,
Point Lobos and First avenues. was re-
ferred to the executive committee for i'm
mediate action.
The Richmond Banner was recognized
as the official organ of the club.
F. I. Newberry, Luke Battles and W. P.
Johnson were appointed a committee to
look after James Winslow, who fell down
hatchway.
The committee is still at work on the
Geary-street franchise matter and reported
progress,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-15

possible to glance at this old book without
being struck by the magnitude of the
revolutions which have taken place in the
last two centuries through scientific prog
ress, geographical discovery and politi-
cal changes. In 1716 Sweden, Hol-
land and Turkey were still regard
ed as mighty factors in European
wars and complications; the Great Mogul
was still considered one of the most now
erful monarchs of the world, and the en-
plre of the King of Spain might still be
described as one on which the sun never
set. Australia, New Zealand and almost
the whole interior of Africa were blanks,
and the gigantic republic of America I'M
dreamed of by the most ardent imagina-
ton, But the most striking fact of all is.
whether under the Union Jack or the
Stars and Stripes, the stupendous march
OF the Anglo-Saxon race.-Chambers'
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-15
THE LABOR UNIONS.
Many Meetings Are Being Held at 9151
Market Street.

Many Meetings Are Being Held at s151z
Market Street.
Since the Labor Bureau Association has
been at 915X Market street the labor
unions have been gradually centralizing
IN the new halls fitted up in the premises.
Within the past two weeks Carpenters
Union No. 4sS, Plasterers Painters, Dis
trict Council of Carpenters, Lathers' I,
Paper-hangers' and Building Trades
Council have decided to meet in the bu-
re aus new quarters.
The lronmolders' Union is preparing
for its ann ual picnic, which will be held
at Sunset Park next Sunday. Many of
the molders will carry with them their old
clothes, as a swift-footed porker, which
will be well creased, has been offered as a
prize to the man who captures it.
The Fraternity of Hotel and Restaurant
Employees met Monday night at the Turk
street Temple, President Fred Mort in the
chair. After transacting routine business
the social committee announced that q
generous collation. awaited the members
in an adjoining room, to which all were
invited. A good programme was rem
dered
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-15
He Took of His Hat.

He was only poor little messenger-boy
When the young woman stepped into
the elevator on the first floor il was
crowded with men and the poor little
In an instant the boys hat was in his
hand.
Rather in shamefaced way all the men
in the elevator followed suit.
The young woman was not handsome,
but was distinguishing and seemed self
possessed. She was neatly attired in q
fashionable bicycle suit.
"You are little gentleman of the old
school," she said 20 the messenger, with q
smile Of appreciation.
The boy looked up at her, took the mes
sage he had 10 deliver out of the crown O.
his hat, put the hat back on his head ano
commenced TO whistle.-New York World
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-15
GERMAN IDEAS ON DUELING.

A Lame Defense in Which Even Scrip
ture Is Quoted.
A significant contribution to the dueIing
question in Germany has been published
in the official "MilitsrW ochenblatt." The
writer divides his article into two sections,
dealing respectively with the ''idea of honor
and the employment of the duel for its
rehabilitation" and with the conflict be-
tween the practice and Christian princi-
Piles. AS to the first point, he argues
that distinction must be drawn between
external and Internal honor.
The latter, which is a good conscience,
cannot be taken away; but the former,
which is the recognition of ones personal
worth by others, must be defended at all
costs. 1t is by stalking ones life for this
honor, when impugned, that its rehabili-
tation is possible. The innocent man who
falls in duel has gone TO his death as 1t
were for the sake of his honor, while the
guilty person has restored his honor ex-
ternally and must settle the rest with his
Maker. The author then proceeds to de-
clare that the officers corps possesses a
peculiar sort of honor which is closely
connected with its martial profession.
In var the officers duty is to lead his
men into the jaws of death, and the fear
of death which seizes even the bravest can
only be overcome by holding fast in time
of peace to the principle "death before
dishonor." Herein lies the educational
value OF the duel for the officers. They
may never fight one, but they know that
they must be ready to DO so in certain
circumstances. I'VE are accustomed" he
adds, ito retain well-tried methods and do
not intend to sacrifice them to well-meant
but false theories" The writer then
quotes and expounds a large number OF
passages from the Bible, and by dint OF
twisting and turning proves to his own
satisfaction that the practice is not forbid
den by hristianity.-New York Post.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-15
Bayard's Varied Talents,

Apropos of ambassador Bayard's habit
of monopolizing conversation while at
dinners, receptions or in official inter-
course writer in the New York Tribune
relates that at a certain dinner party in
Washington Mr.. Bayard entertained the
company with his views on a variety of
subjects, including Japan. One of the
guests was member of the japanese lega-
ton. After listening to Mr.. Bayard' s
wordy discourse on Japan as long as he
could the artless young Japanese. turning
to his fair neighbor at the table, re-
marked: "What a wonderful man is your
Secretary of STATED He seems to know
something about everything except
Japanp
The total income of the guilds of the
city of London is said to amount to as
much as ESQ 600 per annum.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-15


Register at once, or you may not vote.
The rush for registration has begun.
1t will increase, and from now on citi.
zens who want to register will be sub
jected to the constantly increasing annoy
ance Of waits and crowds.
George II. Francoeur, chairman of the
Iroquois Club special COMMITTEES on regis
tration, has abandoned the contest of the
legality of precinct registration, which he
had definitely planned four days ago. Mr..
Franceur. the Iroquois Club, the Regis
trar, the Election Commissioners and all
parties interested in registration we're anx-
ious for test of the legality of precinct
registration, but nobody has appeared
willing to assume the possible onus that
might attend such a contest.
The consequence appears to be thatlpre-
cinct registration will be held by the Reg
istrar from August to August 8.
Many voters viii be registered in that
time. There are all sorts of possibilities
that before election an action may be be-
gun by somebody to remove from the reg
lister ali names added during precinct reg
istration or that after election somebody
may contest the legality of the election on
the ground that the precinct registration
was illegal.
No citizens vote will be safe unless his
name is registered on or before August 3
and as this is an unusual time before
the election for the close of registration
there is danger that thousands will be dis
fraEchised.
The registration yesterday broke all rec
ords, amounting to 9798. But all record
will have to be broken daily from now OIL
if the iull vote of the City is registered
within the brief time that remains. Tn
registration for Monday was 1888.
From now on the Registrars Office vii
be open each evening from s to 0P. NJ 70
the accommodation of voters.
Every voter who delays registration
risks disfranchisement or lays up added
inconvenience.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-15
Crushed His Fingers.

John Gorhey, AL Union street, laborer
employed in a stoneyard on Second and King
streets, Lad two of the fingers of his left hand
amputated at the Receiving Hospital yester-
day by DR.. We'll. He was removing stone
and when lifting heavy plinth it slipped and
crushed his fingers
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-15
Retiring From Business.

The Doernbecker Furniture Manufacturing
Company, which was heavy loser in the re-
cent Fourth-street fire, although the loss is
said to be covered by insurance, desires to
W ind up its affairs, and so has applied for the
appointment of a receiver.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-15
Gnt Six Months

The charge of burglary against James Mackey
was reduced to petty larceny in Judge Joach-
imsen's court yesterday and he was sent to
the County jail for six months. Last Thurs
of tyne metal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-15
Tipping,

The advantages of tipping are lucidly
explained by New York barber. who OBJ
serves that in the shops in that city man
gets no better service by tipping; he
merely gets worse by not tipping. Boston
Herald.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-15

sewers, $50 ,566; wages on parks and squares,
S29, $50; wages Con ounty roads, $7319; to-
tal 1925, 1873 o.
This leaves surplus of s1311 rs in the
Street Department funds.
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To Quiet Title.

Lillian J. Savage has fled q suit against
Public Administrator Freese ct al, to quiet
title to lots IL, IL and 10 in the Fairmount
Trapf
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-15

Tiburzi, the notorious Sicilian bandit
enjoyed the distinction OF having beer
sentenced to death thirty-seven times.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-15

On the death of person in Madrid it is
the general custom to close for nine days
one of the outer doors OF that person S
late residence.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-15
IF A CITIZEN,
co AND REGISTER
The Rush Has Already
Begun, and Your Time
Is Short.
A DOUBT rs ON HAND.
The City's Registration Record
Was Broken Yester.
day.
NEARLY THREE THOUSAND.
The IrOquois Club Test of Precinct
Registration Has Been Aban.
doned.
NEARLY THREE THOUSAND.

Central ONCE registration ends Au-
gust 3.
Precinct registration, which is of
doubtful legality, closes August 8.
Register at once, or you may not vote.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-10
PURELY PERSONAL.

Mrs. S. a. Beldon returned to the
Point this evening.
Miss Malvina Schrieber came up from
the Point this morning.
]. L. Putegnat and wife have returned
from few days stay on the coast.
Dr. Pfice's Cream taking Powder
Awarded God Medal Midwinter Fair. SaP Francisco
Mrs. r. Chano and niece. Miss
Mamie Mix, left today for Rio
Grande City.
MR.. Victor Sebree and baby left
Cor the Point last evening to spend
several days.
Mrs. G. NJ. Raphael and children
spent last night at the Point, return
ing this morning.
Capt Fred Cordsen of the schoon-
ef Marie Isabel came up from the
coasLthis morning.
Rev. Fs : RS 5arisot and Barrett
left yestesday for the mouth Of the
river to spend several weeks enjoy
ing camp life.
Mrs. f. NJ. Campbell of Hidalgo,
arrived yesterday to visit her daught-
ers, Mrs. Louis Kowalski and Gle
: mente Martinez.