The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-27
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Samuel NJ. shortridge has declined the nomi-
nation for School Director.
E. w. Hopkins was yesterday elected presi-
dent of the Pacifc-Union Club.
Fair Wednesday and not so warm.-Alexan-
der g. McAdie, Local Forecast Official.
The police yesterday received no informa-
ton about Murderer Blanther's movements.
Father Mulligan lectured last night to an
open meeting At Mission Opera Hall on Cath
olic Fraternity"
After organizing and drafting q constitution
the Splrltualistic Convention adjourned yes
sterday afternoon.
General Manager vining declares he will
obey the proposed new transfer law as soon as
1t becomes operative.
The annual literary entertainment and social
dance OF the Caledonian Club in Scottish Hall
last night was great success.
The carnival committee has elected perma-
nent officers and decided to get $4,000 sub
scribed before launching the fiesta.
Miss Emma Site was ordered into custody by
Judge ConlAn yesterday for contempt of court,
and will appear for sentence to-day.
Warrago, Dolore Road Warmer, Instigator,
Nell Flaherty and Oregon Eclipse were the
winners at the Bay District yesterday.
The trial OF the eight members of the Lathers'
Union accused of numbering c. A. Mass COM
menced before Judge Belcher yesterday.
Bids for the construction of the new City
Hall roof and the finishing of the dome were
opened by the City Hall Commissioners.
Chief Crowley has notified the police that
they must not lend their aid in ejecting pas
sengers from cars for non-payment of fares.
The Manufacturers and Producers Associa-
ton has adopted a trademark TO protect home
industries from Eastern and convict compel I'll
ton.
Yesterday the mercury in San Francisco
climbed up TO 80 dogs. Fahrenheit and the eff
feet was to send the people out in search of sea
breeZes.
The heirs OF Joshua Hendv have answered
the contestants OF his will with q specific
denial OF each allegation of undue influence
and unsoundness of mind.
The case of Archie johnson against the Mem
docino Lumber Company, a suit for sos, 900
for the loss OF limb, has been compromised.
The defendants will pay $4,000.
Satellite Lodge, Companions of the Forest,
lest night upheld the action of the members
who LETT the recent convention at Ukiah and
voted TO withdraw from the Grand Lodge of
Foresters.
Assessor Eiebe was arrested Yesterday morn
ing on complaint of John W. Darragh, who ec-
cused him of having uuder-aSsessed Judge
William i. Wallace's property below its actual
cash value.
Miss Lillian Ashley was still on the stand
yesterday, nor has her ordeal yet ended She
was undergoing redirect examination by Mr..
Crittenden. Her testimony related to her let
tiers 10 Baldwin.
The trades unions of this City have taken nm
the fight against the importation and sale of
convict-made goods. The Ironmolders' Union
will urge the Pacific Coast representatives in
Congress TO support the bill prohibiting the
shipment of prison goods from one State into
another.
At gathering of citizens held yesterday at
the Chamber OF Commerce under the auspices
OF the Board OF Health strong sentiment was
expressed in favor of a better system of food
and drink inspection and an improved ambu-
lance service. The details were referred to
special committee that will meet to-day.