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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-19
CONTINENTAL LEAGUE,

housing Meeting With Enthusiastic
speeches From Kyle and Kahn
The large storeroom at 1917 Larkin street
where the Continental League was or
ganized and where it held its meet
lngs mas become entirely too small to
accommodate the members on the regular
meeting nights. Consequently a larger
hall had to be secured for the purpose.
Inc executive committee engaged Saratoga
Hail at 814 Geary street, where the regular
Friday night meetings will hereafter be
held.
Last Friday night was the first meeting
held in the new quarters, and the hall was
hlied to the doors.
President Frank D. Worth and Secre-
tary Maurice L. Asher were kept busy dur
ing the early part of the evening arrang-
Ing matters TO make the first nights meet
Ing IN new quarters success.
Thirty applications were received for
admission and forty-eight were balloted
for and elected.
A delegation of ladies from the Wo-
mems State Republican Club was present.
The committee having in charge the or
ganiZing of the drill corps has invited the
members of that body to be present at the
headquarters, 1017 Larkin street, on next
Tuesday evening at O'Clock Tor organiza-
ton.
The gifted speaker, Major @. w. Kyle,
stirred up the patriotic spirit OF the meet
ing on political issues OF the campaign.
He was followed by Julius Kahn and 9TH
ers. Songs and recitations of humorous
nature were rendered by members of the
League quartet.
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TENNESSEE CUT.
Daylight Penetrates Through
the Blue Rock
Hill.
improvements the Order of the Day
on the South of the
Channel.

Little by little the Kentucky-street hill
is being removed, and it will only be a
few years until the Pile of blue rock will
be thing only remembered for its past
ugliness.
The amount of earth taken out of the
Tennessee cut by the Potrero Land and
improvement Company since the first OF
May, 1895, was 130, 600 cubic yards.
To load this enormous amount of earth
it would require IS, 600 carts, which, if
placed in line one after another in close
order, would extend a distance of 800
miles.
The offensive powders, which were per-
mitted to lie on both sides of Kentucky
street, south of Napa. have been removed
at last, thanks to THE CALLS protests, and
have been dumped into the bay to make
bulkhead at where the Arctic Oil Com
pany is filling in a lot preparatory to ex-
tending the storage capacity of its works
by the erection of new building.
When the bulkhead is in place suction
dredger will be put to work on the outside
of the wall and the earth taken up will be
thrown on the inside 10 fill up with.
This with other improvements on that
side of the channel Will give employment
TO a large number of men for the rest Of
this year.
The property-owners from Eighteenth
avenue to the Five-mile House, distance
of one and third miles, have contracted
at an outlay of $4,000 to place that thor
oughfare in good condition.
The contract calls for macadamizing,
curbing sidewalks with redwood and
putting down rock gutterways along the
whole distance. When this is finished
there will be a good road from South San
Francisco to the County line and otherim-
portant settlements adjacent thereto, in
Guiding Baden and San Bruno.
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This was the good ship Sir John Franklin,
which went ashore in 1853, within a few
yards of where the Pacific Mail steamer is
now slowly going to pieces.
From the best information obtainabIe,
the Sir John Franklin left Liverpool early
in 1852, coming by way of New York and
then around the Horn. When a few
miles on Pigeon Point dense fog came
up, and before the captain could get his
correct bearings the vessel was on the
rocks.
An immense sea was running at the
time and in attempting to make shore the
captain and nine of his crew were
drowned. The first mate and six men
reached shore safely, finally finding their
way to San Francisco. An English vessel
just ready 10 sail carried them back to
Liverpool.
In the ffties there was no Iife-saving
station or lighthouse along the coast.
hence any vessel going ashore was forced
TO trust 10 her own resources for the safety
OF her crew and passengers if there CHANGED
to be any.
The Sir John Franklin was an English
vessel and was named after the famous ex-
plorer. Friends caused a monument to be
erected on a rocky promontory below
Pigeon Point, and just beyond high tide. in
memory of those who had persisted in the
waves. In time, however, the foundation
was undermined. causing the heavy shaft
TO fall and bury itself in the sands.
Two years ago party of San Francis
cans headed by Captain James Newsome
visited Pigeon Point. One day they acct
dentally stumbled across the monument
and after great expenditure OF time and
labor succeeded in placing it in position.
Whether the shaft has since succum bed to
the ravages of the waves and lies buried
in the sand, or still points its head proudly
skyward, is now a question.
There are few old seamen along the
water front who remember when the Sir
John Franklin was wrecked, but the name
OF the captain who was lost with his vessel
is not known.
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SYSTEMATIC THIEVES.
Three Ex-Convicts Arrested for Stea1ing
Goods From Delivery
WAGONS.

The police have been receiving numer-
Gus complaints about a gang of thieves
who were making it business 10 steal
goods from delivery wagons. They had a
wagon, and while the driver was away for
a few minutes from his delivery wagon,
they would transfer some of the articles to
their own and drive away.
Several wholesale houses had combined
to employ private detectives TO catch the
thieves, but the work went on without in
terruption.
Yesterday morning Detective Graham
and Policeman Ellis, who had been de-
tailed on the case, saw three men drive up
in wagon to a delivery wagon on Market
street, near East. They had transferred
a barrel of sugar TO their wagon, when
Graham and Ellis placed them under ar
rest and drove them 10 the City Prison.
They were recognized as William Flem-
ing, Jack Horner and John Slattery, ex-
convicts. a number of charges will be
placed against them.
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detain her as witness and gave orders
that she should not be reie ased on bail.
Late yesterday afternoon Justice of the
Peace Barry accepted bonds IN $500 for her
release and she went away with Attorney
Treadwell, who presented the order for
her discharge.
Before leaving the prison yhe said: 81
was not with Mccarthy, as some people
say. / happened to be passing when the
Chinese was cleaning the windows. l am
superstitious and did not care to walk
under the ladder, and walked round it.
saw a stout man like Mccarthy near the
ladder and Just as / was passing the lad
der fell and grazed the left side of nv
head. l was too excited to notice any,
thing more"
Policemen Maloney. Fennell, Riley and
Joy were detailed to find Mccarthy.
After nearly five hours search they re-
ported their inability to get trace of him.
Detectives Gibson and Wren were then
detailed on the case, and about o'clock
yesterday afternoon they found him at
Powell and Union streets.
Mccarthy had not recovered from the
effects of his debauch. When told what
he was arrested for he said he was drunk
and staggered against the ladder. knock
ing it down. He was taken to the CITY
Prison and placed in the tanks" pend
ing the result of Ong Ginn's injuries.
In a few minutes O'Connor accom-
panied by Colonel Eddy, called at the
prison to see Mccarthy. Detective Silvey.
Corporal Geimann and Captain Robinson
went to his cell and told him to get up as
some one wanted to see him. He was in
an ugly mood and refused to stir. He was
ierked from his seat and showed fight. but
was quickly brought to his senses and left
the cell meekly and submissively.
He was asked to make a statement about
the affair and in surly tone he said !:
"What ladder2 What Chinaman2 What
are you talking about?" He was briefly
informed and replied 81 don't know what
you're talking about, and turned abruptly
away.
f. NJ. Brooks, night foreman of the
United Carriage Company, was standing
at the Baldwin Hotel. opposite the Audi
torium. and saw Mccarthy deliberately
take hold of the ladder and throw it down.
The police have other witnesses, who they
say will testify to the same effect.
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CONCERT Al The ALMsHoUsE

An Enjoyable Event Marking q New
Departure at the Institution
Last Thursday night the new chapel at
the Aimshouse was flied with the inmates
and employees of the institution. The occa-
sion was the Inauguration of a Irregular
monthly entertainment and musicale.
given under the auspices of the Prison
and Hospital Religious Association of San
Francisco
The chapel was handsomely decorated
with flowers, and weli-lighted by electric
lights. The audience was a study. To
the right of the rostrum a large number
of elderly women sat, clad for the most part
in the garb worn during their better days:
all clean-looking and cheerful. The men,
clad principally in the uniform of the in
stitution, were seated in the rear.
The audience was intelligent and re-
sponslve, and evidently appreciated what
was being done for their benefit. At 8:45
the exercises closed, and in two minutes
after the large and beautiful chapel was
empty, closing the first regular concert
given for the benefit OF the City's wards.
w. II. Tubb sang a solo; Captain Il. A
Reddy, the genial superintendent. sang a
melody, accompanying himself on the
banjo. Afterward Captain Reddy sang
The Old Mill" using guitar. The cap
taln's voice is melodious aud full. Mrs.
F. Warburton sang solo; Miss Carrie
Under sang three songs; Miss Ethel Neal
gave two selections on the violin; Miss
Birdie Tubb sang an Hawaiian song; Mrs.
Louisa Siebere gave either solo; Master
George Under, vocal solo. The enter
talnment closed with duet by Mrs. War
burton and w. H. Tubb.
The event was enjoyable and thoroughly
appreciated by the large audience. The
Moral decorations were under the super
vision of Mrs. f.. A. Reddy, the matrou.
The next entertainment will be more gem
e1al. The date will be the 20th of August,
1886, at 7:!5 P. NJ.
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The Victim Is Charlie King, En-.
ployed in the Auditorium
Saloon.
WAS CLEANING THE WINDOWS
Charles Mccarthy, a Bartender, Ar
rested for Committing the In
provoked Assault.

What appears to have been deliberate
attempt to murder or MAIN an inoffen sive
Chinese was made by Charles Mccarthy,
formerly bartender in "Fat Jack" O'Con-
nor's saloon on Ellis street, near Powell
at an early hour yesterday morning.
The victim is Ong CHM, Chinaman
employed in the Auditorium saloon
at Powell street, who is better
Charlie King. His particular duties were
to attend to the lunch counter and keep
the windows clean.
Charlie was on the TOP of stepladder
cleaning the windows, between and 4
O'Clock yesterday morning, when McCar-
thy and some friends approached from
the direction of Ellis street. McCarthy's
unsteady gait showed that ne had been
drinking heavily.
When they reached the Auditorium, ac-
cording TO eye-witnesses, Mccarthy delib.
erately took hold of the stepladder upon
which the Chinese was standing and
threw it to the sidewalk. The Chinese
fell with 1t, and struck the sidewalk on
his forehead.
Andrew Woods, one of the proprietors
of the saloon, hearing the crash ran out
side and attempted TO detain Mccarthy.
Mccarthy pulled knife out of h is pocket.
ne ala not take time TO open 1t, but
struck Woods a violent blow over the
right eye with it and Woods dropped to
the sidewalk. Mccarthy and his friends
then disappeared.
Several people who saw the affair picked
the Chinese up. Blood was flowing from
deep cash on the left side of his forehead
and he was unconscious. Policemen
Maloney, Joy and Royston were soon on
the scene and had the Chinese taken to
the Receiving Hospital in the patrol
wagon. DR.. Bunnen found that MS skull
was fractured in two places and the
chances of his recovery ere doubtful.
Woods was only temporarily stunned
and was taken to his home in Mill Valley.
1t was learned that his wound is not
serious and that he will not lose the
sight of his eve, as was at first feared.
Josie Watson, alias Durham, woman
well known to the police, saw the whole
affair. She had impaired the information
that she knew the gang and that Nc
earthly was the first man to seize the
ladder When spoken to by Policeman
Royston she declined TO gay anything and
she was taken to the City Prison and
booked on the charge of vagrancy. She
appeared before Judge Joachimsen, but
her case went over as the police wanted to
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MIR. Hawley of tho Examiner Recovering

Mr.. Hawley of the Examiner Recovering
H. w. Hawley, general manager of the Ex-
aminer, is recovering from a slight break
down caused by overwork and too many hours
at the office. He was seen at his home on
Clay street, near Lafayette Park, last evening
He fancied that he would be all right and
ready for duty within two weeks. Next week
he will leave the City If his strength keeps
gaining and take en- outing in the northern
part of the State.
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will institute an investigation into the causes
leading up to the wreck of the Colombia as
soon as Captain Clark and other officers of the
til-fated steamer arrive in port. 1t Is thought
now that the examination will be held next
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-19

He CURES no.

He CURES noe
tries, but cures:
Loss of energy and
am bition, physical
and mental lassi-
tude, nervousness,
melancholy, bilious
ness, pimples, at
rophy,. wasting loss
es, bad dreams,
sieeplessness, incom-
potency, obstacles to
marriage. hydrocele,
varicocele, feeble
ness of the func-
ton, premature dis
charge, unnatural
vice and ali derange-
ments resulting from
excuses or over
work.
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First Ran Into a Fog Bank and
Then Bumped On to
the Rocks.
MONUMENT TO THEIR MEMORY
1t Was Once Buried in the Sands, but
Now Proudly Points It's Head
Skyward.

In addition to the Colombia and half
score of other vessels wrecked off Pigeon
Point during the last half century there Is
one of which nearly all trace has been lost.
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MAGNETIC SPRINGS.

TN THE HEART OF THE SANTA CRUZ
Il Mountains; hot and cold magnetic baths; hunt
Ing and fishing: cottages for families; stage meets
morning train; terms So up Address JOSEPH
LINDSEY, Glenwood, Cal.
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SEIGLER SPRINGS.

L AXE COUNTY.
DOPULAR HEALTH RESORT. OPEN THE
i year round. Telephone connections. Round
trip tickets at Southern Pacific Offices $1O special
conveyance daily. For inform alton address JOHN
SPAULDING, Seigler Springs Lake County, Cal.
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WALLS SPRINGS.

II OTEL AND CABINS IN THE REDwooDs
Ii the Russian River Terms very reason
able For particulars address
JOHN TAYLOR, Manager,
Hilton Postoffice, Sonoma County.
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no. HUNTERS FOR s ANHEDR Rim
IL Heights: so miles from Ukiah; the sports
mans Mecca and ladies' rest and delight; wild
picturesque scenery: ice-cold water; over 1000
guides, ect; best of tables; good beds: hot, cold
and steam baths; city references and particulars
on application; room and board 81 per day. l.. B.
FRASlN. manager address Sanhedrin, Lake
County Cal
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SARATOGA SPRINGS

r AXE COMPOST BEAUTIFUL SUMMER
IL resort In State: different springs: good fish
ing and hunting; accommodations frst-ciass; rates
$40 perweek and upward table unexcelled hard
finished rooms and cottages. j. MARTENS, Bach
elor p. O.. Lake Co. Cal.
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MOUNTAIN HOME.

The Recognized Family Summer Resort
in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Health, Measure. swimming, fishing and hunt
ing. New dancing pavilion Deer park. Table
excellent Climate unsurpassed. Send for souve-
mir stage at Madrone every Monday, Wednes-
day and Saturday after June 1. connecting with
train leaving the City at S:15 A. NJ.
VIC PONCELET, Llagas, Cal.
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HOME REST FOR THE SUMMER

GUNNER BOARD IN SAN JOSE; PLEASANT
y rooms; large grounds fruit and flowers. Ad
dress p. q. box 226.
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SODA BAY HOTEL.

CODA BAY, SITUATED ON CLEAR LAKE
- is most picturesque. Soda Spring is famous for
the vast volume of delicious soda water which
It throws out daily. amounting to over 200, 900
GALLONS. Hunting, fishing. boating and swimming
are unsurpassed anywhere. fine bar has Just
been opened. The table is supplied with the very
best the market affords, and the comfort and well
fare of ali guests carefully looked after, Free
camping grounds. A coach will connect with the
daily stage from Pieta and Highland Springs
Adams. Seigler, Blue Lakes and saratoga Fare
from San Francisco. IS so: round trip, $40. Spe
cal rates for families g. B. WYATT, proprietor
Soda Bay. Kelseyville, Lake County. Cal.
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WHITE OAK FARM.

NEAR CLOVERDALE; PLENTY OF FRUIT,
IN vegetables, melons, berries, milk cream, eggs,
ETC.: terms 81 per week. Address w. II. HIATT,
Cloverdale, Cal.
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MoM ATE,s
ALTAMONT HOTEL. HOWARDS STATION,

Occidental, Sonoma County,
ON THE n. p. c. r. r., rs NOW THOR
" oughly renovated; good board; clean. sunny
rooms Terms So 10 So per week. Special rates
to families. Climate perfect.
DAVID ROBINSON. Pronrietor .
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PLANTATION HOUSE.

Is lilies from cazadero, on Stage Line.
GOOD TROUT FISHING, PLENTY FRUIT.
VI cream and milk: free conveyance for parties of
two more; grand redwood scenery. Address
JOSEPH LUTFRINGER, Seaview, Sonoma Co,
or apply KRUsE & CO., 207 Front St., San Fran.
cisco, fer particulars
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or CO.

MOUNTAIN SUMMER RESORT; 1872 MILES
Nl from San Francisco, via c. p. r. r.; air and
water cannot be exceled; particulars and rates on
application. HhRSEX Il FREEMAN. Pro
prietors, Cisco, Placer County, Cal.
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VIII Investigate the Wreck.
The Local Inspector of Hulls and Boilers
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ETNA SPRINGS

There is healing in the waters (fcr rheumatism,
malaria, nervousness, dyspepsia, diabetes, etc
there is life in the air. Swlmming-tank, tub and
steam baths, fine hotel. amusements. Rates, $40
10 Sl4 Take A. N. s. p. train for st. Helena |:
stage connects at 10 A. NJ. Unlimited round-trlp
tickets. 81. Particulars at 3lS Battery, or w i.
MITCHELL, Lidell P. o., Napa County. Cal.
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Ahen aft
alymenhon the
SANTA CATALINA ISLAND.

Augmented Attractions for Season 1896.
ZAHN'S telegraph pigeon service daily con
Meeting the island with the wires of the world,
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ST. HELENA SANITARIUM,
ST. HELENA, CAL.
DECORATION, REST AND HOME FOR IN
III valids, consisting of large main building cot
tageS and tents on mountainside overlooking Napa
Valley. steam heat, elevator call bells and night
watch service. Massage electricity, medlcated
and steam baths are among the remedial agents.
swimming tank, gymnasium and beautiful noun
tain walks are among the amusements. pure
water air and beautiful climate. Accommoda-
tons first class Rates reasonable Send for circular
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LII Eel River. miles from Potter Valley, Men.
docino County; round trip, SO 70 from San Fran
cisco; fishing hunting bathing and boating un-
surpassed. Terms, 81 per week Excellent table;
milk, fruit. vegetables raised the ranch. I. J.
GILLESPIE, Potter Valley, Mendocino County.
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ASTORG SPRING MINERAL WATER.

cures most any disease Of long standing: cured
hundreds: recommended by thous nds in four
months in this city; agents A. ASTORG, 10S
Fifth ST. sole proprietor Glenbrook Hotel, Lake
County. onequaiter mile from spring has privilege
of the water
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z II OTEL DEL MARION THE SEASHORE; 20
IL minutes ride from Santa Cruz; climate per-
feet; table unexcelled: surf bathing: sailing
ing. fishing; buses meet all trains; children, 50
to SO per week; adults, SO per week; special rates
TO societies and families Address MANAGER
Maze building, S. T.
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BLUE LAKES PLEASURE RESOKT
NEW HOTEL, NOW OPEN; MANY NEW
IN improvements for the entertainment of guests;
ETC.; good fishing and hunting Address CARL
MEYER, Bertha p. o., Lake co. Do not address
Blue Lakes
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TUSCAN SPRINGS.

" Prices within the reach of ALL Positive cure for
Rheumatism, Gout, Scrofula, Diseases of Kidneys
and Bladder and all Urinary Diseases man Is heir
to. For rates and fare apply TO
w. j. OiNEILL, 1872 Sixth st.
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II oTEL VICTORIA, SONORA, CAL, THE
IL gem of the mountains, famed for its eduable
and salubrlous climate; near natures
derand; altitude 1885 feet the pleasure and
health seekers paradise; the accommodations OF
the Hotel Victoria will be found Of the highest
order; rates $40 TO SIS per week. JOHN c. NOR
RISON, lessee.
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n board for summer months; private family;
beautiful grounds: large rooms; minutes from
station; hour I'm city. NJ RS HANSEN, Belmont
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BOARD ON A RANCH 1000 FEET ELEVA-
- ton; good rooms and frst-class board; terms
So per week. Address Redwood Grove, Occidental,
Sonoma County,
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BOCAHOTEL

BOca, Cal,
HEADQUARTERS FOR FISHERMEN AND
IL their families Excellent table and newly
fitted rooms. Daily stage leaves hotel for LAKE
INDEPENDENCE, the "Queen of Mountain
Lakes For information address
JAS. MCDONALD, Boca, Cal.