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The San Francisco call., 1896-04-07

School and the Lowell High School of
San Francisco are all eagerly awaiting the
evening off Friday, April "a, when three
young men of each school will meet in a
forensic contest in the gymnasium of the
new high school in this city.
This afternoon the second or semi-final
debate was held by the Oakland High
School Debating Society, to determine
which OF six young men who had won
over all other mem bers of the society
should appear in the final debate.
These were: Fred G. Dorety, Bertram
Reynolds, Charles Quayle. Harry Keeler,
A. ]. Cloud and Albert Shoey. The judges
on this occasion were three members of the
faculty, being Professor s. P. Meads, Miss
Elsie B. Lee and Professor c. II. Bieden-
bach.
The question debated to-day is the same
as will be contested at the interhigh-
school debate, and is worded as follows:
"kesolved, That the substitution of a
responsible Ministry for the President s
Cabinet would be beneficial to the United
States Government"
The judges decided the contest in favor
of the young men in the order they are
named above, and they were awarded po-
sitiops on the team to contest against the
the fourth to be the substitute in an
emergency requiring one. The makeup OF
the Lowell team is: Messrs. ]. c. Colman,
Aaron HI. Brown and J. Frank English,
with Otto II. Hahn as their substitute.
The question to be debated was first
brought to public attention by Senator
Pendleton of Ohio in 1863 but it was soon
shelved. Again in 1879 Senator Pendleton
proposed bill providing for "a Minister
OF the Cabinet" but again action was de-
layed. Now the measure is pending be-
fore Congress for the third time.
The Lowell High School Debating So
ciety has been in existence little over a
yeor and has proven to be the most sue
cessful OF all movements that have been
taken up at that school to band the stu
dents in closer relationship to one another.
The Oakland High School Debating So
ciety is composed of members of the three
highest classes in the school, and it is Gus
tomary for them to give some sort of an
entertainment at the end of each spring
term. They issued the challenge that has
resulted in the present arrangement for
the first interhigh debate.
Oakland will have the affirmative and
San Francisco the negative of the ques-
ton.
The judges who will pass on the merits
OF the various speakers and decide the con-
test are not yet chosen. The societies will
each choose one and these two will choose
the third. It is likely that Attornev Fred
S. Stratton, q graduate Of the Oakland
High School, will be chosen by the Oak
land debaters.
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ANS0N PHELPS STOKES,
The Millionaire Author and So.
ciety Leader of New York
Arrives Here.
Came by Stage From Atchison in
Eighteen Days-His Views of
the Money Situation.

Anson Phelps Stokes, the millionaire
banker of New York, whose magnificent
residence on Madison avenue adioins that
of William 0. Havemeyer, and who is
the author of several books, is at the
Palace.
He is one of the originators of the Re-
form Club, and is at the head Of the lead
ing social clubs and of the geographical
and scientific societies. He is also con-
spicuous in New York social circles, hav-
Ing for many years been member of the
Four Hundred. He has for several years
spent much time abroad, and is we'll
posted on political and financial subjects.
His most prominent book perhaps is
Joint Metallism," which has appeared in
four editions. He is Democrat, large
contributor to the State and National cam
paign funds and close to the leaders of
his party.
Mr.. Stokes is here to investigate mine
as well as to enjoy himself 1t is tin
mine in Southern California, and he has
been developing it for some time. The
gentleman's family is along and is now at
Del Monte.
Mr.. Stokes made his first visit to Cali
fornia thirty-three years ago. when, as a
representative of his father, he accom-
panied number of British bankers here.
They took special stage at Atchison,
KAN, and made the entire trip to San
Francisco in eighteen days. AT that time
Los Angeles had but 5000 people and
Southern California was Mexicanized.
San Francisco, compared to what it is
now, was unpretentious. Mr.. Stokes says
he can scarcely realize the changes.
On the subject of the present condition
OF the country he said:
81 believe that most of the present de-
preston in trade, agriculture and other
industries is traceable to ignorance of the
history and science of money, and to at
tempts to try unscientifc experiments. I
oppose both monometallism and bimetal-
lism at any fixed empirical ratio. 1 would
have the mints open to both the precious
metals at their market values when they
| are presented together in quantities of
| equal value, and that joint certificates,
payable half in gold and half in silver, be
issued by the treasury, to be legal tender
for all oebts contracted after a fixed future
| date.
II should like to see both gold and sill
yer used as the constitution intended they
| should be, as the metallic basis of the cur
rency, and on substantial equal terms at
! their relative market values.
THE constitution provides that for the
use of gold and silver as legal tender. and
at rates fixed by Congress. That it is to
say that it is the duty of Congress to fix
| this ratio from time to time to correspond
with the market ratio, as near as may be.
81 am opposed to gold monometallism,
and am equally opposed to an arbitrary
! ratio at Is to /. !"
| Mr.. Stokes came here on his special car.
| He sent it back on his arrival here, so that
| his family could have it at their disposal.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-07

SCISSOR Dalton made his monthly settlement
with Auditor Whidden to-day and retained
his commission for the collection of per-
sonal property tax. He made affidavit
that the amount due the Auditor was
$3O54 S4. This amount he turned over and
kept $439 IA as commission. 1t represented
commission on $3.50 road tax and 1886 poll
taxes.
Beat His Wife.
OAKLAND, CAL, April 6.-Officer Pow
ers this morning arrested S. L. Stare for
battering his wife. Some time ago he
was accused of throwing her overheard
from barge in the estuary and treating
her in other inhuman manner. AT that
time she had to be treated at the Receiving G
Hospital, but when she recovered she re-
fused to swear TO complaint.
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SYNAGOGUE SITE SOLD,
The First Hebrew Congregation
Decides to Adopt a New
Ritual.
Rabbi Friedlander Is Also Elected to
Succeed Himself for. Five
Years.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALI

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL,l
90S Broadway, April +.
The regular semi-annual meeting of the
First Hebrew Congregation was held yes
terday afternoon. The meeting was thor
oughly harmonious and there was not the
slightest evidence of any differences such
as have been made public during the past
six months.
julius Abrahamson presided and con-
graduated the members on the perfect
harmony that now prevails. Rev. DR..
Friedlander. the present rabbi of the
synagogue, was unanimously reelected for
a term of five years. On the recommends
ton of the ritual committee, composed of
Messrs. Harris, Marcuse, Hirschberg,
Mossbacher, Kahn, Roseberg and Abra-
hanson, the ritual compiled by DR.. Jas
trow, entitled "Minhag Jastrow," one OF
the most eminent American divines, was
unanimously adopted.
By the unanimous vote of those present
it was decided to sell the parcel of land
on which the synagogue stands and pur-
chase site for new place of worship.
The building committee OF the board Of
trustees was given full power to act.
President Abrahamson has called special
meeting of the congregation for next
Thursday evening for the purpose of rati-
flying the action of Sundays meeting.
Closed Deal.
OAKLAND, CAL, April 6.-The trustees
of the First Hebrew Congregation closed a
deal to-day whereby the synagogue prop
erty will soon be sold.
II. Abrahamson signed an agreement to
purchase the lot for $27, 500. This is bind
ing on him, but the trustees reserve the
right to accept higher bid if any be
offered.
They also have negotiated for the pur-
chase of the southeast corner OF Twelfth
and Castro streets at cost of $11 900, and
have signed condtionary papers. This
property is owned by F. HI. Morgan.
1t is the intention to move the present
structure within the next sixty days to
the new site, and spend several thousand
dollars in remodeling it.
| Mr.. Morgan has been given forty-ive
| DAYS in which to move the buildings on
the lot at present, and work will be COM
menced as soon as papers are signed.
The land which will be sold to Abraham
| son cost $4,000 eleven years ago, and the
building $4,000 This makes gain OF
500, 800, or over $1,000 a year. By the ex-
change the congregation clears $16.500.
from which it will raise an existing $500
mortgage, improve the building and put
the balance in the treasury.
Mr.. Abrahamson intends to erect busi-
ness block on the old site.
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Y. M. C. A. EXCURSION.
Certificate of Merit to Be Awarde O.
Successful Pupils.

Certificate of Merit to Be Awarded
Successful Pupils.
OAKLAND, CAL, April 6.-The evening
educational classes of the Young Mems
Christian Association will have commence
ment exercises tomorrow night at their
building, Twelfth and Clay streets. From
7:3O to $3.50 o'clock there will be an in
formal reception in the parlors with
orchestral music, when visitors may in
spect the exhibit OF work by some OF the
classes. The class in electricity will be
especially interesting. At $3.50 o'clock pro-
gramme will be rendered in the audi
torium, when Miss Pearl Noble, cornetst;
Miss Charlotte Gruenhagen, violinist; Mrs.
Edward Weihe. pianist, and the class Of
fourteen young men in mandolin and
guitar will take part.
Rev. DIR. Freelard will give short ad-
dress to the students and President D. Ed
ward Collins will present the certificates
of merit. All exercises open to the public.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-07

James Lewis, C. N Bolte, Al Cumbers. G. R.
Whitman, E. ]. Higoy, Henry Kleupfer, F.
Priestly, Edward Gott.
Relay Judges-G w. Muther W. H. Ramsey.
William Hammond, L. A. Hagy, ]. Moller,
John A. Rounds, Fletcher S. Hoyt, Louis San.
some, w NJ. Ramsey, Thomas Davis.
Mutually Obliging.
ALAMEDA, CAL, April 6.-P. c. Carr,
a tramp, was arrested for vagrancy on Sat
urday night by Constabl Won Kapff and
sentenced forthwith in the County
Jail for ten days. Justice Morris opened
court at IL O'Clock at night to accommo.
date him. and as return for this prompt
ness the prisoner pleaded guilty without
even having the complaint read to him,
and was Iailroaded to Jail with his own
consent.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-07
Moran to Reopen Thursday.

OAKLAND, CAL, April 6.-The insur-
ance- companies have reached a settlement
with j. L. Moran regarding the damage
done in his clothingstore by the recent
fire. The terms are highly satisfactory to
Mr.. Moran and enable him to open a
special sale on terms that haveanever been
duplicated. The flames did not get near
his store, and the only damage was done
by smoke, SO that some goods nearly as
good as new and others quite as good as
new will be closed out at about one-third
OF their value. Next Thursday morning
everything will be in readiness for the
opening and customers will get the full
benefit OF the insurance paid to the propri-
etor, as he is anxious TO get rid of all his
stock so as to open shortly with an entire
new lot of Eastern goods. Mr.. Moran's
store IS located on the corner of Eleventh
and Broadway III the Ainsworth block.
and for several years has been the most
popular clothing emporium in the city.
the proprietor was the founder Of the old
Greenhood ana Moran baseball team, and
he has never lost the popularity in busi-
ness that he gained while an ardent pat
ron of the National game
Swain VIII Contest.
OAKLAND, CAL, April Civilian B.
Swain, wealthy farmer of Castro Valley,
died March =, leaving an estate worth up
ward of $1,000. He left a will. dated
April 20, 1885, leaving $1,000 TO Nellie Leoni
H. Swain, now Nellie Leoni II. Cade, an
adopted daughter TO his wife he leaves
an unrecorded mortgage which he held on
her Berkeley properly. To Amelia g.
Webber forty acres in San Francisco, on
the San Mateo line. One-third of the
residue of the estate is given the widow
and the other two-thlrds TO his daughter
Amelia &. Webber.
Mrs. Nellie Leoni H. Cade to-day filed a
q
the Will to probate. She charges the
widow and daughter with undue influence
and fraudulent Misrepresentation, by
which the testator, who was over 81 years
OF age was induced to make the will
while he was subjected TO their control.
Thrown From "a Cart.
OAKLAND, CAL, April 6--Mrs. George
Z. Perkins. daughter-in-law of Senator
George c. Perkins, was thrown from her
cart while driving Sunday afternoon and
narrowly escaped serious injury. She was
driving down the Orange-street grade, and
when at the intersection with Wadsworth
avenue the horse made q sharp turn and
capslZed the cart.
Mrs. Perkins was stunned by the fall,
and 1t was feared she had received serious
injuries. To-day. however, il has been de-
cided that she only received some severe
bruises and that she would be all right in
q week. Katie Frick, who was in the cart
at the time, escaped injury.
BurgIaries at PIeasanton.
PLEAsANTON, CAL, April CA. f.
Cordoza's barber-shop and saloon was en-
tered by burglar last night and robbed of
money amt goods valued at $40. ]. c.
Pendoza, who sleeps in the shop, was
awakened by the noise and saw a man go
out of the window. He left an old shoe
made from gum boot.
Investigation showed that 81 80 in
nickels and dimes was secured in the
saloon and quantity Of cigars, cigarettes
and liquors. The provision house at the
brickyard was broken into and about $50
worth OF provisions taken. The officers
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-07
POLISHING nv|G|LANT g"
The Oakland Exempts Purchase
the Old Pioneer Hand
Fire Engine.
They viii Burnish 1t and Decorate
It Ready for the Great Fabiola
Floral Fete.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALLl

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,l
90S Broadway, April 6.
The old hand fire engine "Vigilant 81
has been purchased by the Exempt Fire.
men from the department. at Martinez and
will be one of the most interesting features
OF tie Fabiola fete procession The old
engine has just been brought down and is
now being FURNISHED and put into condi-
ton for the parade.
"Vigilant g. came to San Francisco
from Pawtucket. where it was built, over
forty. years ago. 1t came around the
Horn, and was pet among the volunteer
boys who organized the first company in
San Francisco. The engine is in good
condition, and is a genuine specimen of
the old-time pump. 1t has been allowed
to get rusty since it went out of commits.
sion at Martinez. and some of the old vets
are putting in few hours each day polish
ing the metal work.
At the next meeting OF the Exempt Fire
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believe they have clew that Will lead to
the detection OF the guilty one.
Church Annual Meeting.

believe they have clew that Will lead to
the detection OF the guilty one.
Church Annual Meeting.
TEMESCAL, CAL. April 6.-At the an
nual meeting of the Presbyterian Chnrch
John Ballard, George P. Thorsow, John
Gilbertson, Robert A. Brown and w. n;
Cham berlain were elected trustees, and
the latter was chosen ruling elder. Ihlrty-
one members were added to the churcn
during the year and three lost, the pres
ent membership being 100 The Sabbath
school enrolled 273 members, and has an
average attendance OF III The receipts
from all sources was $1S44, of which $l2o
was for missions and benevolence.
To Discuss Primaries.
OAKLAND CAL. April 6.-W;.. H. Friend
has called meeting, to be held w eohes-
day evening at Attorney Frye's office in
the Blake & Moffitt block, of the various
conference committees appointed oy the
Republican clubs of the First, second
and Fifth Wards of this city and the Ala
media Club to discuss further the action OF
the Congressional committee i'll refusing
to grant primaries.
Meaning of Commend"
OAKLAND, CAL, April 6-An interest.
ing argument took place in the case OF
Bnrch VS.. Newland in Judge Ogden's court
TODAY The plaintiff is suing TOR an IN
terest of the estate OF the late Andrew
Newland ON the ground that she is the IL
legitimate daughter OF the deceased. The
will commends her to his wife's care: and
the meaning of the word commend" was
at issue. Much Latin was quoted on each
side.
The Wire Nail Company.
OAKLAND, CAL, April 6.-The Wire
Nail Company which recently started up
the old nail works at the foot of Filbert
street is running day and night shift and
turning out 500 to 1000 kegs of different
grades of nails daily. The company is
increasing it's machinery and number of
men employed steadily.
Dalton Keeps His Fees.
OAKLAND, CAL, April 6.-County As
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men proposition will be made that each
member put in certain time on the old
engine helping to make it presentable for
the great May day festival.
A request will be made to the City Coun-
Gil for house in which to keep "Vigi.
liant g." President F. A. Campbell of the
Exempts will see to the decoration of the
historic engine, and. as it is pulled by the
old rope method of the vets, it will be a
mass of pretty flowers and shining steel.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-07
Alameda Cyclers.

ALAMEDA, CAL, April 6.-The Ala
media Cyclers have made their arrange
ments for the great relay race to take
riders, trailers and judges to represent the
club in each relay are announced as fol-
lows:
Riders-Frank E. Graham, Jesse F. Ives, J. G.
Hurley, w. T. Pratt, C. S. Shater, NJ. E. Gaines,
E. NJ. Whalley, Frank N. Thomas, F. D. Taft,
A. w. Morganstern.
TrallerseClinton B. Fortner, John stubbs
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Arrested for Selling Liquor.

BERKLEY, CAL, April 6.-Joseph
Doran, keeper of the California Hotel, was
arrested this afternoon for maintaining a
place of business where liquor is sold.
The complaint was entered by Deputy
Marshal Rawson and the warrant served
by Deputy Marshal Kerns. Marshal Lloyd
states that he has positive proof against
the accused. The arrest of Doran will re-
open the fight against the liquor men.
The arrest of Doran shows that the Town
Marshal is still after the "speak easies,''
and it is the general opinion that they will
Another Election.
BERKELEY. CAL. April 6-Another
special election will probably be called for
the near future to secure bonds for new
schools. The next effort to raise monty
will be by direct taxation instead of bonds.
A petition is now in the hands of the Town
Trustees asking that special tax election
be called. The petition is signed by 312
voters which number is sufficient under
the charter to compel attention from the
Trustees.
Tug-of- War at Lorin.
BERKELEY, CAL, April GA tug-of-
war has been arranged between the Lorin
champion team and team at Peralta.
The contest is to take place next Saturday
evening and will be for a purse of 500.
The Lorin team is composed of A. j Brack-
EFT, William Carey, W. James, w. Ronald
son, Leo Rodgers and Julius Streib
Patriotic Entertainment.
BERKELEY. CAL, April s. = The
Friends of Liberty will entertain in Ameri-
can Hall on Thursday evening, April 9. a
musical and literary programme has been
arranged for the evening, including an
address by B. F. Hudelson, State presi-
dent of the A. F. A.
Liberal Gift.
BERKELEY, CAL, April g. At the
Easter services in the North Berkeley Con-
gregational Church the sum of 5000 was
given toward the liquid alton of the church
debt. J. L. Barker donated $50 and the
Valance was raised by ladies of the church.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-07
Killed by q Fall.

Maurice O'Neill, waiter SO years of age,
fell down the stairs In front of his residence, at
Carlos place. yesterday afternoon, and sus-
tanned in juries W hich resulted fatally. ply
sician was summoned shortly after the acct
he died in about three hours. The body was
taken 10 the Morgue, but an inquest was
waived by the relatives OF The deceased
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-07
Peters scheme.

Paul Peters was booked at the City Prison
last night for obtaining money by false pre-
lenses. He went to W. A. Jantzen, saloon
keeper on California street, and borrowed $40
on the statement that the German Consul had
5000 belonging to him, which was not true.
The police say That he has worked the same
scheme on others.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-07

No woman ever admits that 1t NAV be
the fault of the woman that "woman's
work is never done.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-07
PAVILION AUCTION HOUSE.
319-321 Sutter Street, above Grant ave.
ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY
THIS DAY
Tuesday"................. 7, 1S96,
At IL O'Clock A. N, OH the premises,
1880 Golden 6 ate Ave. mr.. Fillmore st.
....I WILL SELL.
THE ALMOST NEW AND MAGNIFI-
CENT OAK FURNITURE,
....coMPEIsINs IN PART.
One Upright Cabinet Grand Weber Piano, rich in
tone and prize; Royal Odd Pieces of Parlor Up
hoistery special designs m ade to order: Hand
polished CHARTERED Oak Sideboard and Pedestal
Extension Table, with Chairs to match set, cost
500; Magnificent Hand polished Oak Chamber
sets, beyeled French-plate Mirrors Spring and
White Curied Hair Mattresses; EiderdOwn Com
forters and Pillows; Mission Woolen Blankets;
Linen, ETC.; Extra Grand Polished Oak Chiffon
iers: Range; Linoleum; Kitchen Utensils, etc.
TERMs-CAsH.
s. BASCH, Auctioneer.
NoTE.-This house has been furnished but FIVE
months. Great care was taken in selecting these
goods; they are the best money could buy. In
tending purchasers will do well attend this sale.
Owners departing for Europe.

have been brought before the board, but
nothing was done regarding it, and Super
intendent McClymonds said it had been
settled out OF court.
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firemen. The company is charged with
having violated the ''mile-limit'' liquor
law during one of it's recent social even
lngs, and it is feared that the Town
Trustees will take action leading to the dis
bandment of the company as an organiz-
alton OF firemen. The president of the new
club is Robert Steedman; vice-president,
Connie Graham; secretary, James Ken
ney; treasurer, E. q. AK; master of cere-
monies and director general of fetes, A.
Frick
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-07

A foreigner has invented a telephone
gear that can be carried with ease on
soldiers back in lieu of the ordinary KNAPP
sack. 1t combines the indispensable quail
tiles OF simplicity, lightness, facility and
rapidity of installation.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-02-12
Local Institute at Nebraska.

Following is the program of teachers
local institute to be held at Nebraska,
Saturday, March 9TH, 1895, beginning
promptly at 10 O'Clock, a. m.
Invocation.
Waking up Mind, L. e, Stitzinger.
Nature Studies, Rosa Hunter.
The Reward of a Teacher, Harry
Lamb.
Recitation, Earl Small.
Select Reading, Arthur Weant.
How to Teach Spelling, Alice Irvine.
Essay, Ruth Cook.
AFTERNOON.
Informal Session.
Recitation, A. e. Stitzinger.
Language or Grammar, which? Mrs.
Louisa B. Cook.
School "Reminiscences, G.. w. Klepfer.
Care of school property, School Direc-
tors and Citizens.
Recitation, Bessie e. Mealy.
The teachers influence, Ella Seig-
worth.
Essay, George Klinestiver.
The relation of teacher to pupils, j. e..
Stitzinger.
Friday Afternoon Exercises, Efie
Myers.
How shall Teacher qualify himself
for his work, A. r. Seigworth.
Looking Forward, c. A. Henry.
Music, both vocal and instrumental, by
the choir, Miss Carson and G. A. Henry,
will be interspersced.
All topics open for general discussion.
Teachers, friends of education, come.
1t pays; not like our county institute,
in dollars and cents in proportion to your
salary, but in new thoughts, new ideas,
new strength, in proportion to the in
dividual effort put forth to make it q
success. E. e. STITzINGER,
Rosa HUNTER,
C. A. HENRY,
Committee