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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-07
GENERAL SARAVIA UR|EO.
The Idol of the Guatemalan
Army Passed Away Far
From Home.
DREW HIS SWORD FOR PERU.
Beginning as a Common Soldier He
Rose to the Highest Military
Rank in His Country.
DREW HIS SWORD FOR PERU

Followed by a large number of the
prominent Guatemalans resident in this
City in carriages the body Of General Don
Ramon Saravia, once the idol of the Guate-
malan army, was borne to grave in Odd
Fellows Cemetery yesterday.
General Saravia was one of those gallant
yet picturesque military heroes who are so
often found in the Central American re-
publics, where the frequent rebellions and
wars between nations make soldiers of
almost every adult capable of bearing
arms.
The son of prominent magistrate of the
capital of his country, he early in life con-
ceived liking for military life, and when
the next rebellion began to give evidence
Of being due he joined the army as a
common soldier. His evident superiority
over his fellows and gallantry in action
soon brought him to the front and within
a few years he mounted the ladder until
the title of general was conferred upon him
by grateful Government.
Previous to being raised to the highest
/ rank in the army of Guatemala the second
war between Spain and Peru broke out,
and he hurried TO Calao and offered his
services to the Peruvian Government He
took an active part in the famous bonn
DaTuIeDC OF DluS dc mayo, anu lot MS
bravery in that action was decorated with
the medal that bears that name. Another
revolution breaking out in Guatemala he
was soon back at his post and fighting in
the front ranks. He served the last five
Presidents of his country and had received
every important decoration given by the
Government.
During the past eight years he was in
ommand a Guatemala most important
seaport, San Jose de Guatemala, and there
he contracted the lingering disease that
/ finally resulted in his death.
/ On November 10 last he arrived in this
/ City, whittier he came as last resort to
/ try to shake off the illness that was fast
/ wearing ont his life. He was too far gone
/ however, and despite the efforts of physi-
clans he succumbed on the I'd inst. at the
home OF friends at 1906 Polk street.
Consul Miguel Garlic, who represents
! Guatemala IN San Francisco, and who was
a friend of the deceased from earliest child
hood, said yesterday that General Saravia
was considered one of the bravest men in
1 the army of his country and had been pub
! licly complimented for his deeds OF vaior
on many occasions by the five presidents
under whom he had served.
He did particularly good service in the
wars with Salvador and Honduras" said
Mr.. Garlic, land his soldiers would fol-
| low him any place he chose to lead them.
He enjoyed the confidence of the Govern
ment to the highest degree,
General Saravia was very wealthy at
one time. but during the past few years his
fortune slipped away from him and he died
in very moderate circumstances. He was
| 81 years old and leaves a widow and eight
children to mourn him, and thousands of
the people of my country will be grieved to
hear of his death"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-07
WORK FOR YOUNG MEN.
The Forty-Third Annual Meeting OF
the Christian Association.

The FortyThird Annual Meeting of
the Christian Association.
The forty-third annual meeting of the
Young Mems Christian Association of
San Francisco was held at the building of
the institution last evening at O'Clock,
J. ]. Valentine presiding. The following
directors were elected: c.. S. Holmes,
Thomas Magee, J. J. Pfster, J. D. Mckee,
c. A. Maydwell, |. J. Truman and Wallace
Bradford.
Officers of the board of directors were
elected as follows: ]. J. Valentine, presi-
dent; r. V. Watt and C. S. Wright, vice
presidents; John f. Merrill, treasurer
{. A. Maydwell, recording secretary.
Charles Holbrook and S. E. Dutton were
elected to fill vacancies in the incorpora-
ton, and Charles Holbrook was elected to
fill vacancy in the board of trustees
Reports went to show most aggressive
work accomplished during the past year,
and the committees were actively at work
with the hope OF securing sufficient funds
to liquidate the indie btedness of the new
home of the association. A large mum Der
of committees presented reports. 1t was
stated that $4,000 had been secured in
pledges toward the Indebtedness. An
appeal was made through the board of
directors to the citizens of San Francisco
for the balance needed in order to dedicate
the building entirely free of debt.
The meeting was one of the most en-
thusiastic for many years. 1t was re-
solved to inaugurate immediately re-
newed canvass Cor the balance of the
funds necessary. The work is receiving
unqualified Endorsement and substantial
aid. The boards Of directors and trustees
will meet every Monday evening for the
present for the purpose of consultation
and further arranging for the canvass.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-07
MURPHY HAS RESIGNED,
The Man Who Complicated Leon
Meyers Case by His
Negligence.
He Did Not File the Information in
Time and He Has Suddenly
Retired.

w. H. Murphy, the clerk in District At
torney Barnes Office who allowed the
filing of the information against Leon
Meyer to lapse over the time allowed by
law, is no longer in the employ of the City.
'He has gone to the Mines" is the re-
port from the District Attorneys office.
"He owns mine in Colusa County and he
has gone up there"
Murphy, who is the son of Superior
Judge D. j. Murphy, has been in Barnes
Office for some time. He was an under
clerk and he had in his charge the in
formations which were drawn up by the
District Attorney. His principal duty was
to see that these informations were filed
in time before the statutory thirty DAYS
had expired-and this did not keep him
very busy. In the case of Leon Meyer
Murphy drew up the information and filed
it one day too late, and as consequence
the information is worthless and will be
dismissed at the first opportunity. There
is an Indictment pending against Meyer
and he will be tried on that.
The general impression among the City IS
people in the hall is that Murphy had
been summarily discharged by Mr.. Barnes
as part payment for his negligence, but il
is announced i'll the office that he left oi
his own accord. Had he fingered, there is
no telling when the ak would have fallen
but it was only lowering over him when
on last Saturday, be announced his inten.
ton of throwing up his Job in Barnes
office and leaving for the mines.
Murphy's negligence has caused con.
siderable comment, particularly as it i:
a case in which public interest has centered
and it is understood that his days in the
Office of the District Attorney were mum,
bered anyway, and his resignation only
saved him from discharge.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-07
MRS. DEMPsEY'S BENEFIT.
She Will Realize Abont Twelve Hun
dred Dollars Clear of ExDemses

She Will Realize Abont Twelve Hun
dred Dollars Clear of Expenses.
Secretary Jamison of the Dempsey testi-
monial benefit fund reported last evening
at meeting of the general committee,
held at the Windsor Hotel, that the total
receipts up to date accruing from the bene-
fit amounted to $3.50, from which sum
VIII be deducted something like $500 for
expenses.
There yet remains q number OF outstand-
ing tickets, but it is thought that when a
final settlement will be made the widow of
the late champion middle-weight pugilist
of the world will realize about $1,000
Some OF the Eastern sporting men who
had been notified of the benefit responded
literally. Those who may in the course
of time reply to the letters forwarded to
them by Secretary Jameson are: Richard
Jimmy Carroll of Brooklyn, New York,
Jimmy Carroll now of Mexico, Peter
Maher, Pat Sheedy, Al Smith, J. L. Sui
livao, Joe Choynski, James J. Corbett
George Dixon, Jack McAuliffe, Bob Fitz-
simmons, Phil Dryer, A. T. Dumley,
Peter Jackson (England), Steve Brodie,
Billy Edwards, Professor NJ. Donovan
Casey, Denny Costigan, Jack Blakeley and
L. Nj. Friend.
All of those sporting men professed to be
strong friends and supporters of Dempsey
when the latter was living, and it now re-
mains to be seen what they will think of
him, or at least his widow and children,
who are in need of financial support.
"Parson" Davies, Sam Fitzpatrick, Jim
Burns of Quincy. ILL.,, L. ]. Killian of Bos-
ton, Dan a. Stuart of Dallas, Tex, w. P.
Sullivan of Boston, Mass, Jack Pitts of
Benicia Cal, and H. e. McGuin of Port
land, Or, sent letters to Secretary Jami-
son containing substantial financial aid,
and the secretary has been instructed by
the general committee to acknowledge the
receipt of their generous donations to the
worthy cause.
1t is said that some of the expense bills
presented were extortionate. The bill for
street music amounted to $40, and in the
opinion of many people who witnessed the
tisticuH exhibition the sum of $25, which
was paid to Billy Armstrong and Whalan,
should have been cut down to $40, as the
exhibition made the most miserable show
ing of the evening so far as the fisticuffs
were concerned. The committee allowed
that they had made mistake in per-
uniting the erection of stage for GER
tain pugilists who desired to show their
beautiful shapes to good advantage. This
decidedly unnecessary supple ment to the
fisticuff department cost the widow the
sum OF $40.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-07

Grace & CO. and when that firm learned of
her whereabouts they sent the tug Fear
less to tow her to San Francisco. On her
arrival here Captain Watts and his crew
thought all their troubles were over.
They soon found out their mistake.
They had only just begun. Grace & Co.
at once took possession of the cargo and
held the freight as security for the towage
bill. Captain Watts could not get q cent
of money and the crew are still hanging
by the ship in hopes of getting paid. For
over two months the Sharpshooter has
lain at Harrison street, with the captain
and men hoping day after day for the
settlement that never came.
While Grace & Co., the underwriters, and
Captain Watts were discussing the situa-
ton, the wharfage bill, the grocers' and
butchers bills and bills for sundry other
necessaries kept growing, and the men be-
gan clamoring for their money. The cap
tain could not satisfy them. and the
chances are that half a dozen libels will be
filed on the hull to-day.
Captain Watts finally became convinced
yesterday that there WAS no hope of an
immediate settlement, SO he decided to
move the bark to Oakland Creek At l
P. NJ. she was taken in tow by the Alert
and an hour later was hard and fast in the
mud of the creek. The crew are still
aboard, and they intend to stay there until
they get their money. The greatest
sufferer in the whole affair is the master
He is the principal owner in the bark, and
outside of her has not cent in the world
He is accompanied by his wife and chil-
dren, and in order to raise money to pay
some small necessary expenses he has
been compelled to sell many an article
that was priced aboard the ship. Of course
no repairs have been made to the vessel
and she is to-day in the same dilapdated
condition as when she entered port.
During the months she has lain at Harri-
son street she has been an object of
curiosity and wonderment to the thou
sands who have passed and repassed her.
What the outcome of the present en-
tanglements will be is hard to predict.
The chances are, however, that the hull
will be sold and when all the expenses are
paid there will be very little left for Cap
tain Watts.
The Sharpshooter came from Peru with
a cargo of nitrate. During the storm that
dismantled her part ofthe load was thrown
overheard. A curious circumstance in
connection with che disaster is that when
all hopes failed Captain Watts wrote let
ter and putting 1T in a bottle dropped it
overheard. 1t reached land and was
pick ed up by some fishermen, who for
warded it to the United States Consul at
Guaymas. The latter appealed to the
Mexican Government and it sent out the
steamer that picked up the unfortunate
harL
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-07
FIGHT OVER A MANNIKIN.
DIR. j. c. Anthony Arrested thu
Charge of Battery.

DIR. j. C. Anthony Arrested on the
Charge of Battery.
DR.. J. c. Anthony, whose office is in the
Chronicle building, was arrested yesterday
on warrant charging him with battery.
The complaining witness is Conrad Krebs.
About year ago DR.. Anthony purchased
a mannikin from Krebs in Vallejo, but he
claims he never received it from the man
ufacturers, James T. White & Co. of New
York. ND to the time he left Vallejo for
this City. He subsequently, heard that
1t was awaiting his orders at Vallejo and
he sent word to return it to White & Co,
sending at the same time the express
charges to New York
"a few weeks ago. said the doctor,
"Krebs called on me and demanded a set
tlement of the bill and I informed him l
would not pay it. He called on me at my
office again on Saturday and he became
obtrusive. | told him to sue for the money
and he answered it was not his custom to
sue deadbeats. | went to the ooor with
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-07
At The CITY PLAYHOUSES.
Warm Reception to the Fraw.
legs at the Columbia
Theater.
Marie Wainwright in Daughters of
Eve" at the Baldwin-Louis James
at the California.

Enthusiasm of the most cordial type
marked the greeting accorded the Frawley
company last night at the Columbia. The
was Henry G. de Miles Lost Paradise. !"
The play is a powerful drama in three
acts and abounds in situations which give
the participants as many chances to dis
play fine bits of work. The plot is a
strange mingling of love and labor
capital and covetousness, so skillfully in
terWoven as to captivate the audience
at the very start and keep its interest I'M
unfinished till the curtain falls. Perhaps
the second act is the strongest in the
piece. There Is, to be sure, something APP
oachlng the spectacular in the lurId
view OF the iron works in operation, but
the view Is brief, and the power of the act
lies rather In the finely contrasted char
actrc studies IN which it abounds. To-
ward the close there is much loud and ex-
cited talking, but, as the Frawleys never
rant, this portion, while forceful in the
extreme, has nothing in common with the
transforming methods occasionally seen.
Daniel Frawleys best dramatic finish is
seen TO splendid advantage in the part of
Reu ben Warner, while he finds a most ex-
cellent foil in Eugene Moores portrayal OF
Ralph Standish, a polished, despotic, and
in general eminently villainous villain
Miss Jennie Remark as Margaret Knowl-
ton. and Miss Hope Ross as Polly
Fletcher, invest their exacting parts with
certain charming individuality which
gains them much applause. As for the
other members OF the cast, some are better
than others, but ali are good, which is
saying great deal nowadays.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-07
At the Aloazar.

French comedy is always brilliant and f'My
Precious Baby" is no exception. The Alcazar
management are certainly to be congratulated
upon having secured this sparkling production
for their stage. The strange entanglements
which form the plot center about fond
mothers efforts to keep her precious "baby' of
81 Years from falling into the traps which be-
funny the production is Absolutely free eel from
any faint OF yulgarity, and gives chances for
some pieces of good work.
Camille Cleveland, new acquisition to the
AlcaZar Company, Nina Gleason and the other
lady members Of the. cast did well last night
while Mr.. Grover Jr. made a charming NAM
mas BOY. Messrs. Gleason and Snow made
some good hits in their respective roles, but
some of the other characters were not quite
perfect. The piece is well staged and appears
destined to succeed
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-07
At the TiYoli.

The spectacular burlesque "Ixion" has I'M
doubleday made hit or it would not continue
to pack the house. There are some very clever
lines in the piece, and Ferris Hartmann has
TO go off between acts and laugh himself out for
the next. 1t is case of laugh between every
line and also between the acts.
Alice earle looks her part and acts very
much like a man, considering the fact that she
has the disadvantage of being woman. Jack
Rafael is made up like NEUROLOGICAL dude in
the part of Jupiter, eX-offcio King of Olympus,
but when Rafael lifts his voice in song the
glitter of his togs pales into dullness and the
spangles cease to shine when he takes his high
notes and allows the audience TO feel that they
are getting their money back. There mas never
been any doubt about Rafael being strong
card for the Tivoli.
The scenic effects, particularly the ascent OF
three OF the cast from the palace of Jupiter to
the clouds, via the bird route, always create
plentiful applause. Billy West as the head
barkeeper OF the Olympians, is put to the in
convenience Of handling property refresh
ments, but does well could be expected
under the strain.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-07
At MorOsoo,s Opera House.

Tom Craven's comedy drama. 1.-The Fugi-
tive" which has the distinction of being not
only fifty years old, but at tie same time the
first drama of the kind that ever had success
full run in London, was presented to the first
nighters at the Grand Opera House last night.
The play is strong, inasmuch as the comedy
and the tragedy are equally distributed
throughout, and the audience do not tire of
either. II is well staged, and aside from a
bare suggestion of weakness in the last act, is
worth seeing. The stage settings, particularly
those in the first act, are better than any
latterly seen at the Grand, and indicate that
the scenic artists know how to tighten up stage.
The Shipwreck is very exciting and realistic.
The cast is toowell known to San Franciscans
10 need much praise. Coulter Brinker as Jack
Leavitt, the fugitive, is good while Charles
Swain knows that he has the audience right
where he wants it-W1th him. Miss Hall as
Hester Malcolm individualizes the part and
gives it much dramatic force. The others are
not injuring themselves or the house by their
acting and the play will do a good business
this week.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-07

quires the owners of street railroad ''to
plank, pave or mscadamize the entire length
of the street used by their track, and for two
feet on each side thereof and between the
tracks, if there be more than one, and 20 keep
the same constantly in repair, flush with the
street and with good crossings"
The resolution of the Board OF Supervisors
granting the right to operate this railroad over
Steuart street. between Harrison and Folsom,
contains similar requirement
In my opinion the liability created by sub
division = OF section 1913, Civil Code, is con-
fined to the surface of the street. and street
railroad cannot under it be compelled to per
form any substructural work ordered by the
municipality.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-07
The Sharpshooter Has Been in
Trouble for Over Three
Months.
NO MONEY TO PAY THE CREW
She Was Dismasted, lowed From
Guaymas, and Now Libel Suits
Are Threatened.

Of all the vessels that have ever entered
the port CT San Francisco the British bark
Sharpshooter has had the hardest luck.
She was dismasted in the Gulf of Cali
fornia, was at the mercy of the winds and
waves for weeks, drifted past ports of
safety that it was impossible to reach and
was passed on several occasions by vessels
which did not notice the signal of distress
flying from the remains of the mainmast
Finally the bark was picked up by a
steamer sent out to look for her and she
was towed into Guaymas.
The Sharpshooter was consigned TO
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-07

potent fascination as she bowed in graceful
recognition of the ovation which greeted her
last night at the Baldwin. She appeared in
Magnus' and Lancasters play, "The Daughters
OF Eve" and sustained her part in a manner
record. The piece is one of the English So
ciety dramas now so popular, and is by
no means lacking in power Dorothy Thorn
ton as Lady Hariowe ana Liela Hill as Jane,
are able supports to the gifted leading lady
while among the men, Barton Hill as Mr.. Wy
cherley and Alfred Burnham as Dr. Vesey are
deserving OF mention for efficient, faithful
work. The remaining parts are in the whole
well TAKEN though i'll some instances q slight
tendency to stacy methods may be observed.
The piece is well staged, and the costumes
most artistic and tasteful
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-07
BIRDS ON STOW LAKE.
Those Who Ride in the Pleasure Boats
Interfere With Them.

Those Who Ride in the Pleasure Boats
Interfere With Them.
Some time prior to his death the late
Park Commissioner w. w. Stow ex-
pressed the intention of building an open
wire fence from the island in the northern
end of Stow Lake to the shore 30 as to
keep the boats south of that line and pre-
vent them from interfering with the
ducks, swans and other water fowl that
congregate in the waters of the extreme
northern branch of the lake. But before
he could carry his idea into effect he
passed away and since then the matter
has not been thought Of
1t was his idea that if such fence was
built and maintained the water fowl would
nest on the little island and there would
be continual increase, while at the same
time the pleasures of those who row in
boats would not be interfered with. The
birds are a great attraction on the lake
and they ought to be protected.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-07

claims that he wrote the song some months
ago for the Little Robinson Crusoe" bill,
which was presented to San Franciscans
by the Tivoli last summer.
cit was sung here two weeks" said Mr..
Wilson last night, land took exceptionally
we'll. Miss Irwin was here at that time
with Peter Daley, and took the song East
with her. American authors have had
good deal of trouble with the copyright
laws, and guess it has come down TO such
a basis now that one will have to copy
right his thoughts if he wants to hold on
to them. l can prove by many people
who heard the song first that l am the
author, and l mean to claim the credit"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-07
At the California,

Louis James never fails to attract refined
and sppreciative audience; hence the an
nouncement that he would open last night in
"Virginius" sufiiced TO secure q full house.
The play is an old one, but last nights pro-
duction was new and fresh in one respect at
least; 1t adhered in all its details to the most
correct classical models, and seemed unmarried
ronisms so frequently met in plays composed
on antique lines.
The costumes were rich and graceful and
the stage effects good. As for the support, il
was at least fair. Miss Kruger made a good
Virginia, while Mr.. Harris as Appius Claudius
and Richard Waite as Marcus played their
nil that could be desired. and he threw him
self into this role so entirely as to make the
character peculiarly his own. Tomorrow night
"Marmion" viii be presented