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The San Francisco call., 1896-05-04
NO TRACE OF RYAN.
The Defaulting Treasurer Continues to
Successfully Evade the Surety
Company's Detectives.

COmpauy's Oetect1veS.
Ed Morris. proprietor of the Popular
saloon on O'Farrell street, which was
formerly owned by Ryan, the defaulting
treasurer and insurance solicitor, said yes-
terday that he had also been victimized To
the extent of $500.
"Mr. Ryan," he said, 'has never been
partner OF mine; he merely secured
lease of this place, but he was really
figurehead. Last Monday l paid or
rather loaned him $3.50, because 1 saw that
he was in trouble. did not know at the
time that he was defaulter."
Are you not a member of the court ?"
asked the reporter.
"Yes, but we always trusted Harry, and
we were secured also, you KNOW
On being interrogated further Mr.. Nor
ris said he believed Ryan was yet In the
City, volunteering the information that he
thought he was in hiding in the vicinity
of his home, 537 Minna street.
The executive council of Acme Court
met last night and was disposed to view
Ryan's defalcation with leniency as the
bonds of the Pacific Surety Company
would cover all losses.
The detectives employed by the Pacific
Surety Company have not as yet been able
to find the slightest trace of Ryan. His
former residence, 537 Minna Street, is
closely watched, because of report that
the double def faulter was in hiding in the
neighborhood.
The exact amount of money secured by
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-04
CRICKET ON TWO GROUNDS
Both Matches Are One-Sided,
Particularly the Alameda
California.
At Alameda the Bohemians Were
Badly Beaten by the Pacific
Eleven.

Neither of the cup cricket matches
played yesterday could be called particu-
larly interesting. AT Alameda the Bohe-
mians. minus their regular captain, Will
liam Robertson, met the Pacifics. Cap
tain George Theobald of the latter club
winning the toss, sent his opponents in.
They were disposed of for total of SO
runs, to which Martin, with 81, was the
only considerable contributor. The Pa
cities then faced the bowling of Cookson
and Reynolds. Pocock was the first to do
any scoring, and put up somewhat
lucky 81. Up to the fall of the seventh
wicket the result hung in the balance.
Then Cassidy settled matters by hitting
up timely %, not out. At the tenth
wicket the telegraph board registered 1O4
In their second essay the Bohemians only
managed to score puny %, thus leaving
the Pacifos victorious by an inning and II
runs. The fielding features of the game
were Tiedemann's catch of Reeves and
Young's catch of Reynolds. The scores:
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-04
FOR MEMORIAL DAY.
Grand Army Committees Organize and
Make Arrangements.

Grand Army committees Organize and
Make Arrangements.
The memorial day committee of the
Grand Army of the Republic. com posed of
delegates from Lincoln, Garfield, Cass,
Meade and Liberty posts, has organized
by the selection of Commander III. w.
Mortimer, chairman; Colonel ]. J. LYON.
secretary, and Ii. T. Hobbert, treasurer.
and with the following subcommittee:
Finance-H T. Hobbert, w. H. Wharf. r. r.
Killgore, G. J. Handley, j. IL. Riley, J. 4. Cog
gin and P. II. Mass
Parade-C. ]. Handley, w. F. Howe, P. n.
Mass, w. J. Park, II. L. Barker, ]. H. Riley,
James Herman, Crawford.
Decorations-H. T. Hobbert, J. f. Goggin. q
Fl. Stevens, T. H. Hilton, John O'Neili. j G.
Crawford and W. II. Wharf.
Programme printing-R. R. Killgore. P. n.
Mass, George II. Stevens, L. H. Harvey, ]. ].
Lyon, w. +. Howe, ]. S. French and J. II.
Hilton.
Transportation-J. II. Riley, ]. s. French. G.
H. Stevens, J. f. Goggin, J. Herman, L. S. Har-
vey, H. L. Barker, Benjamin Hayes.
The committee meets at its headouar-
ters, 800 Sansome street, every SATURDAY.
evening. There will be the usual street
parade of troops of the United States
army, National Guard of California.
Grand Army of the Republic and other
organizations. Literary and other appro-
pirate exercises will be held at the
|. o. o. + Cemetery. Pastors of churches
are requested to hold patriotic services the
Sunday previous to May 30 and citizens
are requested to contribute flowers for use
on Memorial day.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-04
THE HANDBALL COURTS,
Great Interest Manifested in the
Coming Championship
Match.
A Number of Exciting and Closely
Contested Games Played
Yesterday.

Great interest Is being manifested in
handball circles in the match to be played
next Sunday afternoon in the San Fran
cisco court between ]. Harlow and John
Riordan for the coast championship.
Riordan held the championship for some
years. About year ago Harlow chal-
lenged him to play for the championship
and $50 side and deposited $40 with The
CALL. Riordan failed 20 cover the amount
and Harlow claimed the championship,
which. he has held since then.
The wish has always been expressed by
friends of both men that they should play
a match 10 settle who was really entitled
to the position of champion, and it Will
come off next Sunday afternoon. Both
are in active training for the event and
each feels confident of success.
Yesterday there was large attendance
at each of the courts. At the San Fran
CISCO court the principal attraction was
match between 2. T. Donnelly, the anna
teur champion. and r. Linehan and Har
low, the coast cham pion, and J. Feeney.
Eacn OF the flye games was stabbornly
contested and the tinal was won by Dom
nelly and Llnehan by five aces.
At the Union court the event of the day
was match between J. J. Feeney and
Terry MoManus and R. Linehan and J.
Rodgers, the two former winning the final
game by only one ace. Next Sunday af-
ternoon, commencing at 1 o'clock, Don
nelly, the amateur champion, and L. F.
Bonnet viii play r. Linehan and ]. j.
Feeney, the crackaiacks of the court
which will be match well worth seeing.
Following were the games played yes
terday:
San Francisco COURT. Rodgers and M. Nc
Neil played w. Manion and G. Mcdonald, ana
each side won a rub. J. White and N. Edwards
defeated r. Murphy and w Stansbury 2l-6
1921, 21-14. ]. Collins defeated w. STAINS
bury and NJ. Edwards, 21-15, 1921,
2I-9. d. Mahoney and C. Curley defeated
g. w. Stansbury and J.. oMeara defeated j.
Mitchell and NJ. Edwards, 21-S, 17-21, 81
13. ]. Riordan and J. Kearney played I. +.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-04

the solicitor and treasurer is not definitely
known. Acme Court is out at least $500
with every probability that the sum will
be materially increased when all the out
standing bills are in.
His partner in the Popular saloon. 13l
O'Farrell street. is also out a similar sum.
Brown, Craig & Co. have not yet figured
up their losses. but enough was discovered
yesterday to show that Ryan got away
with at least $1,000. There are still score
or more OF outstanding policies yet to be
looked after.
1t is said that Ryan borrowed money
wherever he could, his personal friends
being the ones to suffer most. When
these obligations are considered the absent
treasurer's debts will not fall far short of
$4,000.
Up to a year ago Ryan took an active
part in politics, making lively fight at
that time for the Republican Nomination
for Supervisor of the Eleventh District.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-04

Bonnet and G. Hutchinson and each side won
a game. 7. 4. Donnelly, the amateur cham
p1on, and r. Linehan defeated J. Harlow, the
coast champion, and ]. Feeney, 21-14, 21-17,
1921, 9-21, 21-l6.
Union COURT. White and P. MCGUIRE de-
feated J. Collins and r. Murphy, Oils, 21-
II. J. Howard and Ed Nannary defeated S.
Fay and w. Kehoe. J. Norris and o. Hendry
16, 21-19. DR.. l. II. Hughes and r. Patter-
son defeated William Phillips and P. Sullivan,
21-17, 21-15. 21-19. John Kennedy de-
ieated ia ID EDDY Creamy Pills; l7s25, 2lal7,
man defeated T. Linehan and T. Jordan, 21-
19, 21-1O, 21-11. J. ]. FeeDey and Terry
McManus defeated R. Linehan and J. Rodgers,
1921, 21-I7, 21-19, 1921, 21-20.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-04
WONG SAM ARRESTED.
The Chief Witness Against Dick Will
liams Again in the

Wong Sam was arrested Saturday on q
complaint sworn out by Loui Toom, eharg-
ing him with forgery.
The accused claims that he is being per-
secuted by Richard S. Williams, the Gus
tom-hous inspector, now under indict-
ment on four different counts by the
United States Grand Jury.
Wong Sam is the chief witness against
Williams. The latter had him arrested for
aiding in the landing of Chinese girl,
Dong Sun Yet, for immoral purposes, but
the United States Grand Jury dismissed
the charges.
Now Williams is after Wong Sam again.
He wants him out of the way, as Sam will
give damaging testimony against Will
iiams, who must answer the charges of
conspiracy and bribery. Wong Sam was
released on $4,000 bail.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-04
B0VARD TO YOUNG MEN.

Yeste rday's Address at the Y. NJ C. A.
Events That Will Follow.
The Rev. w. S. Bovard of Trinity Meth
odist Church addressed meeting yester-
day afternoon at the Y. M. c. A.
His theme was 81 Believe" He said
that the faculty of faith by which we be-
lieve is the most important of human fac
ulties.
Next Sunday afternoon the Rev. Alex.
ander Patterson, an evangelist from Chi
Gag will speak before the young men
upon the subject "a Young Man to Young
Men,"
This evening charity concert, partici-
be given in the Y. NJ. c. a. Auditorium
under the auspices of the Kings Daugh-
ters of Franklin Presbyterian Church to
buy place for an old lady In the Kings
Daughters Home for Incurables
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-04
BoHEMIAN ANs-sEcoNp INNING
.oWLING ANALYsIs

Owing to the absence of the best Califor-
mia players the contest between that club
and the Alamedas at Golden Gate turned
out veritable farce. Alameda lost the
toss and were put in. With the loss of only
four wickets total of 224 runs was COM
piled and then Captain Hogue called the
inning. The scorers were Moriarty, who,
after let off early in the fight, put up 6S; !;
Price, who played good inning of "a, and
Bird, with Sc, not out-extras IA. Towns
ley, Guild, Banner and Gelatly bowled
against them.
The CALIFORNIA; then went in and were
dismissed, first Cor SO and then for 80 runs,
no individual particularly distinguishing
himself. The Alameda bowlers were
Ward -Sr., Ward Jr., Peel, Dritfield and
Bragg, the last named accomplishing the
that trick' for the second time this sea-
son. Result. victory for Alameda by an
inning and 66 runs.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-04
EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.
Annual Meeting of the Diocese of Cali.
fornia at Grace Church

Annual Meeting Of the Diocese of Calf
fornia at Grace Church
The annual convention of the Protestant
Episcopal Church of the Diocese of Cali
fornia will assemble tomorrow (Tues-
day. morning at Grace Church at IL
o'clock.
Several hundred clerical and lay dele
gates are expected, and there will be a
great gathering OF churchmen.
Bishop Nichols will celebrate the hoIy
eucharist, and Rev. E. J. Lion of this CITY
will preach.
over by Bishop Nichols, will meet for
business, then adjourn for luncheon to the
Occidental Hotel.
The convention will be in session for
several days.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-04

120, on the west side of Eleventh avenue. 125
south of Lake street, for $1400; lot and i'm
provements on the west side ofVermont street,
100 south OF Twenty-third, 25x100, for S1400;
lot on the west line of Second avenue, 250 feet
north of Clement, 25x120, for $1050: lot on
the. west side OF Oetavia street, 20 south of
Union, 31x72, for $3.50; lot and improve
ments on the east side of Ritch street, 70 feet
east corner of Pine and Octavia streets, 56x
131 :6, with four. two-story dwellings, for
$25,00O. The following lots nave been sold
recently in the Castro-street Addition: Lot g,
in block 8. $400; lot %, in block 4, $40O; lot
IA, in block 8, $4O0; lots 9, 10 and IL, in block
s. at 500 each.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-04

In no one of the counties is real estate as.
sessed for more than two-thirds of its value
1t follows, therefore; that the last percentage
given may be reduced one-third
The second table shows the total mortgages
held by the savings banks of this City in the
seven counties named, with the assessed value
OF the security, the real value of the security,
the percentage of mortgages TO assessed value
and percentage OF the mortgages to the real
value:
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-04
DE HIRsCH MEMORIAL.
1t Will Be an Invitation Affair-Some
of the CIergymen Who 1t Was Stated
Will Take Part

The several grand lodges of the Inde-
pendent Order of B'nai Birth located in
San Francisco were represented by the
president of each at a meeting held yester-
day forenoon at the Office of Grand Secre-
tary Levison.
The meeting was for the purpose of per-
fecting the plan for the memorial service
to be held in this City on the 21st inst. in
respect to the memory of the late Baron
de Hirsch, the famed Jewish phiIan-
thropist. After considerable discussion it
was decided to carry out the plan outlined
at the preliminary meeting held on the
preceding Sunday.
The statement was made that invita-
tions had been extended to the clergymen
of all denominations in the City to take
part in the service, and that number
would a accept, among the number the
Rev. Horatlo Stebbins, Rev. Father Peter
c. Yorke, Rev. Robert Mackenzie and the
Rev. Jacob Voorsanger. In addition
prominent members of the order l. o. B.
B. will deliver addresses appropriate to
the occasion.
This wiz be an invitation ceremony, and
the City officials, the Supervisors and men,
bers of the Board Of Education will be in
vited to be present. Members Of the order
will receive their invitations through the
secretaries of lodges, while non- mem bers
will receive invitations from the grand
secretary at his office during business
hours from the 9th to the 10th inst.
Messrs. B. Harris, Asher and II. Enkel
were appointed a committee to prepare a
musical programme. H. Gutstadt, NJ.
Arris and Ed Bare were appointed a COM
mittee to have B. B. Hall appropriately
draped.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-04
Cantata bx Manx ynioa.-

The cantata of the Haymakers will be sung
at Trinity Methodist Church, corner Sixteenth
and Noe streets, tomorrow evening. There
will be chorus of sixty voices under the di.
rection of A. w. Bogart and the following
soloists will take part: Andrew Bogart. Miss
Burgiss. Mr.. Williamson and Mrs. Susie Hert-
Mart.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-04

About forty umbrellas and sticks are
handed to the London metropolitan po-
lice by cab-drivers every day. A large
number of bags are also left behind-225O
in the twelve months.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-04
VINEYARD FOR SALE
TO CLOSE AN ESTATE.

EoRTY ACRES OF EyENTEEN-YEAR-oLD
. Vineyard situated one mile south of the
thriving town OF Sebastopol Sonoma County,
with full equipped winery of 10000 gallons
capacity; underground cellar, etc; winery
surrounded by 1000 acres of vineyards; only
one more winery in the section: must be seen
10 De appreciated; terminus of railroad one
mile from the place. For further particulars
address Z. SCHIRMER, Bellevue Vineyard
SebaStopol, Sonoma County Cal
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-04
NOTARY PUBLIC.

CHARLES H. PHILLIPS. ATToRNEy-Ar.
~ law and Notary Public, 63S Market ST.. oppo-
site Palace Hotel Telephone $40. Residence i62Q
Eel 81 Telephone: "Pine" 259L
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-20
s~HIPBUILDInG RULES.
The Scientific Distribution of Weight
WAR and Merchant Vessels.

TIL fundamental principle of nayiga-
ton. and Therefore the controlling ele-
mentafy law of maritime strategy. is
the physical law of displacefnent-that q
Heating vessel invariably weighs neither
mere nor less than the quantity of water
which its immersed part displaees. It is
q consequence of this law that the weight
OF q ship of given size is constant. With
IN certain limits a builder may distribute
the weight as he pleases. He may assign
so much to hull. SO much to engines of
propulsion. and the remainder to cargo.
Faor a given speed the weight of en-
gines for ships of the same size viii be
must choose between assigning weight
to hull or giving it TO a cargo. A very
strong hull means reduced CARVING ca
pacity, a great carrying capacity means
a huli of the lightest possible construc-
llon. 10 these elementary conditions is
due the difference between a ship of war
ana a merchant ship; the merchant ship
the greatest weight of cargo possible.
consistent with a hull strong enough for
navigation, and with propulsion sufficient
Tor the speed required in it's business.
The moment rhe huh Is unnecessarily
Strengthened the ship will cease TO be
arie 10 cmoete as a carrier with other
ships OF the same size and speed. which
go. A ship built with a hun specially
strengthened in order TO withstand the
various shocks of battle cannot in peace
ful trade pay as a commercial enter
prize, and the merchant ship, with its
huh frightened down to the margin Of
safety, can never be exposed to the same
rough treatment fer which the man-of-
framework, is prepared.-National Re-
view.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-20

The natives Of Venezuela and adjoining
countries on the north side of the river
amazon, often avail themselves of the
services of a native crane to care for
their poultry, and also, in the place Of
colLes, or shepherd dogs, used by North
Americans and Europeans to guard and
herd their domestic animals. / This re-
markable bird, which the Indians call
yakamik and ornsthologists Pscsoh.a ore
pitans, is tacccrding to Mr.. ]. 6. Beard
IN the Popular Science News,) found
IN wild state in the great forests that
ne wv the northern coasts of South
America and the Amazon river partic,I-
laTly IN Venezuela and British Guiana.s
Inc birds never leave the forest unless
shot Or captured.
The yakafniks are very readily tanned
ana prove valuable servants to tHH M
dlans, who dpnnesticate them. as they
are very courageous and will protect
ANIMALS entrusted to their care at every
risk to themselves. Even dogs are .oh.
slsed TO yield to their authority. They
nay be trusted with the care of = 9ocl.
of sheep or domestic fowls. and ansrn
morning will drive the ducks and n~o1,ltry
TO their feeding places. and. caref,llly
collecting any stragglers, bring thero
safely home at might. Al yakearnix soon
learns to know n to obey the voice If
Its master, follow him when perrnittedl
Wherever ne goes, and appears delighfed
at receiving his caresses. Fl repines s.
ms absence and welcomes his return
and IS extremely Jealous at any rival
Snould n dog or cat approach. ii aies
at 1t with the utmost fury. and affanks
ing 1t with wings and beak. drives =
aWay.-WeStminSter Gazette.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-20
KILLED TN BATTLE
Tho Numbers Usually Not Accurately
Giyen-The war Mecorda.

SrAStEl-EGt w AT AkHGof0Ss
In reading vonr inn ercsf;ng s,eateh of Tho
as sr-sN -.
Atef anu sssNscss q Tensfal EiaAeocK IN
this mornings Post under the heading,
'.Born 4 Soldier and i pemocraf5n Lima
tbo so11on,inm. mr. lrasasaY franaaa,,s1
sne MS VGeaefat hancocks)
command furnished 4,000. or about half
the dead at Gettvshurgn Ute. Inasnueh
az t,s cai.Iol ;~sr1,ea,os r,,nrsam, -
90 sAe onies"i en.StStvstc 9a suaiihafy q
engagements and battles as compiled by
the SUPERINTENDENT u the United States
Army shows that there were but 1884
klled on the sUnion side during the entire
battle OF Gettysburg, and but $500 Con-
~federates killed during the same engage
meft, II will be seen that If General Han
cock did really furnish as many as 1900
Killed ne not only furnished more than
one-half Of them killed on the Union
upon the Union SIDE during that great
battle. The total number killed on both
sides during that engagement, as given by
This is only one of the inaccuracies into
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-20


Notice is hereby. given that ON sthe
I'd day of March. 1896, application was made
to the Board Of Street and Water lConanls-
sioners by g. A. Bennett and others for the
construction Of an 1Seincha visrifed pipe
SEWER IN DUNCAN AVENUE.
from a point about 20 feet west OF Hudson
Boulevard to and connecting with the sewer
in Duncan avenue. at its intersection with
Said sewer to be built conformably to
the provisions OF Chapter III of Sfhs EawSs9f
1885, and IN accordance with the established
plan of sewerage. together with all the neees-
sary manholes, receiving basins and appur-
tenances.
Notice is also given that on the 18th day
of June, 1896. the Commissioners Of Assess
ment flied in the Office of the Board OF Street
and Water Commissioners their preliminary
map for said Improvement. showing the
probable total cost Of the contemplated i'm
provement and the probable amount to: be
assessed on property specially benefited tFSefe-
by, and the same is now open to puh1ic
inspection in the office OF the Clerk Of said
Board.
And notice is also given that the following
streets or avenues or particular sections there
of are included in said assessment, namely
DUNCAN AVENUE,
from West Side avenue to hudson Boulevard.
IVES SIDE AVENUE.
on the east side. from Hudson Boulevard
about 25.02 feet southwest.
And that in accordance with the provisions
of. the Act above cited the 29th dry. Of June,
1896. at two o'clock P. NJ. ana the meeting
room OF the Boerd OF Street ana. Water Com
missioners are hereby fixed as the time and
place when and where the Board Of Street
parties interested IN said application. and all
circumstances against the said@JIoposed i'm
proven,ene that may be presentedVin writing.
BY order of the Board Of Street and Water
GEO. T. BouroN,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-20

4 queer race was run in South Africa
a lew weeks ago. For some time the
question Of the speed Of an Ostrich has
been q subject for some discussion. and
q mated cyclist determined to test his
speed against the powerful bird. a
smooth course was selected andfJhe chasa
began, The wheeIfnan drove the peasl Is
around with great velocity and "a ms
ceive the man than it started at a phesd-
long CART, and. although the wheelaan
WAS covering ground at the rate Of d nils
IN TWO minutes. the ostrich swiftly dssz
tanced him A stern chase Is a long cbase
and no doubt the powers OF the rider
would enable him to overtake the ostrich
in the end, but he could do nofhinee IN Z =
mile race.-London Truth. S :
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-20
E0ARB on

Regular meeting Of the Beard of Edu-
cation held Ii the meeting room. Bay
street, on Thursday evening, June II,
1896.
Present-PresiGent Allen. Messrss DAILY.
QbergfeIl. Hoes. Cowles. Degnan. Watson.
Stowe. Beach. Mclean and Mersheiner.
READING AND APPROVAL OF MIN
TEL
On motion of Mr.. Mersllein1eT. The read
OF the minutes of the last raeetinc
sssIs dispensed with. and they were an
proved a. printed.
PRESENTATION OF CQMMUAICA-
TICNS.
From Misses Grace Hanseli and Eliza
p. Van Alst. requesting leave ox ap-
senee.