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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-25
The Civic Fed Grafton.

At meeting of the executive committee OF
the Civic Federation Friday afternoon a COM
mittee was appointed to frame certain bills TO
be presented to the next Legislature, and the
matter OF organizing every precinct in the
City and holding meetings once a week for
propaganda work in aid OF the new charter
and other political work at the next election
was discussed favorably. Action was deferred
until subs equent meeting.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-25
Beat His Mother-in-Law.

Ex-Policeman Chauncy Johnson was arrested
yesterday on charge of beating his mother
in-law, Mrs. Bridget o'Connor. Johnson is
the man upon whose testimony Jury-briber
Hurley was convicted of embracery. and for
which he is now serving time IN San Quentin.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-25

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-25
ADJUSTMENTS

BALDWIN THEATER.-" Midsummer Nights
Dream" tonight.
COLUMBIA HEATER-"Miss Harum scarum,"
tomorrow night.
MoRosco's OPERA-HoUsE-"Metamo
1IvoLI OPERA-HoUsE.-"U Uncle Tom Cabin"
Observation-Disclosures Vaudeville
NATIVE SONS HALL-AfaSon street, near Post
Song Recital by Anton Schott this evening.
SUTRo COMFY lsLASD-Bathing and Perform
Ences
SHOOT THE CHuTEs-Daily at Haight street, one
block east Of the Park
BAY DISTRICT TRAcIl-Races to-day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-25

his launch. He lowed them back to
Powell-street wharf, and then proceeded
on his way TO Sausalito.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-25
PICNIcs AND EXCURSIONS.

Ho! For THE SANTA CRUZ MoUNTAISs.-The
Flrst Anniversary Excursion and Family Picnic
o. the Union Printers Mutual Aid Society will be
held on Thursday, May %, at Glenwood PARK.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-25

NEW OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-06

eide how the speakers for the coming High School
Poly debate may be chosen. Professor Palmer
chairman of the Executive Committee, reported
that the committee had decided to hold an open
debate next Thursday to determine the men VINO
can best represent the High School in the debate
The subject Of the open debate is the same as the
one with Poly.
THE High School Recorder offers first prize
Of 8 and second Of s. for the best original High
School "yells' composed by any student OF the
school. All wells must be handed to the editor
before April %.
The High School Orchestra played at the private
exhibition of works of suitable tor the ueco,a
tion of schoolrooms Saturday, Marcn u lhs
Is led by Professor Henry Earl Hard ,
The "semi-annuar' speakers VIII De announce
next Wednesday. The date OF TIE coming rhetoT'-
cal has not been arranged.
Melville j. France. chairman OF the 'iiauuatiV
Committee. has appointed the following 10 me SUI
and Segle Printing. Van Buskrk chairman PAS
cual and Dewey; Decoration. fischer tcnalImdn,;
Corinski and Mccormick: Assessment, Hammond
(chairman). Dreamer and Lambert: 1;cKet. imPeIa-
tori (chairman) and Packard. ,., ,,
The first dinner Of the Alumn ASSOCIATION VIII
take place tomorrow - ,,,., c.
At a meeting Of the Henry Clay Debating So
ciety the following extemporaneous debate TOOK
place: Resolved. That the Raines law is DenenCia
to the cities which II affects. Affirmative; hnr-
gott and Horowi,z negative. Howard ana Nrehn'
Mr. Hamln as Judge. decided In favor OF the mega
tive side. . w, C.h.o,
William Browning. formerly OF the High school
has succeeded In passing the exainha''o" io' "e''
The Glee and Banjo clubs VII eve concert era, AZ
the newfoundland CONGREGATIONAL Church IN Sou'i
Fonrth-st., next Thursday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-06
GATHERED ABOUT THE TOWN.

Thu BARRIERS were not forgotten in the general
rush to enforce the Raines law. Valentine Seeley
has barber shop at No &C., Seventh-avc.. and at
$40 n m his two assistants. John Harrington and
Ernest Rule, were busy engaged In shaving and
cpping when Pairolman Meyer stroed along. He
arrested both men, charging them with violation OF
the Sunday laws.
Oliver G. Olsen. policeman Of the Fourth Pre-
cinct died at his home No. "a Washing ton ave.
from pneumonia, early yesterday morning. He
was nfty-four years old. a veteran. and had
been on the force for twenty-five years. Olsen was
attached to Justice Haggcrys court. He leaves a
widow and one daughter.
crossing the street at Vernon-ave. and Broadway
Saturday. stumbled on the cartracks and fell head
foremost against the curt OF the gutter. She be-
came unconscious and was taken to ST. Mary's Hos
pital. 1t Is believed that her skull is fractured. In
her pocket found passbook Of the Teachers
Cooperative Building and Loan Associate OF New
York. with the name Mary c. Daily.
Mrs. John G. Gulck, the musical director OF tho
european. has announced that the new Chropean
Carol Club will give concert April o. The
members are Mesdames Jennie Daley Grant George
NJ. Dennson, Mathilde Hallam. Herman Colell X
NJ. Gray. George Essig II. N. Howell George w
Bennett. n. Irving Lynn. d. Simmons c. e. Bald
w.n James T. Scholes. l.. Mcmillan, James W.
Fleming Louis Conrad. D Myerle Charles F.
Leighton. Frederick d. Mollenhauer, and the Misses
Figgis, Covert and Meyer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-06

N. institution is Union Free School District No T.
But IL Ia better known az Drum Hill. The school,
house is built on hgh hill overlooking the Hudson
River and Peekskill Bay The vista to the north
extends as far the famous Anthony's Nose. ana
10 the south TO Grassy Point From the belfry
still more beautiful view can be had Tradition says
that by stamping upon the ground hollow sounds
are heard which the drum beats OF the drum
mers OF the Revolution" Hence the name.
The early history OF the former schoolhouse. or
the "Yaler Schoohouse." in Souih-st. is Interest,"
Ing and fraught with lively incidents. The present
structure. TWO stories. OF brick. was built IN l0.
There were originally six classrooms. which have
been Increased twelve. The first trustees Of the
new school George W. Raymond. j. y. Brown
and Abram Pitcher leading men in the community
al that time. The most active. enthusiastic ana
persevering trustee in bringing about the selection
OF Drum Hill as the site was Abram Pitcher. Since
that time the influential men OF PeeksSill have
been identified with the interests OF Drum H. The
present Board OF Education H. Judge John Hal
stead president: Robert McCord lce-presideni OF
the Board OF Health. secretary; Water Commits
sioner Oscar V. Barger. Wilbur l.. Ellis and T.. a.
Ialsey.
Drum Hilrs principals have been recognized for
their ability Among the early principals were Pro-
fessor Byington pr A. d Dunbar Professor E. L
Wooden and the late John W Little. once School
Commissioner IN Wesichester County On Decem-
Der H. 1881 the school brought under the control
OF the regents OF the State OF New-lork, who au-
thorized the establishment of an academic depart
ment This honor and distinction. possessed by no
other public school In the section. due to tho
efforts OF Professor George +. Cole, principal st
that tirle
Owing to the increase in the number Of pupils.
became necessary in 1894 TO build school.
house in another part OF the town. This house. de-
signed by Gilbert Har+. Anderson now In Commits.
sloner Perry's office, in Albany is two-story brick
x,ith all Inn nd
known the Park-st. annex Miss Lizzie Covert
principal and Miss Jennie McCutchen and Miss ~
r. r., ans have two other rooms. the remaining not
having been opened
The principal OF the main school is Professor John
Millar. who assumed control several years ago. and
who has brought the scholastic institution up 10
its present nigh standard His corps of teachers 10
: follows: ASSISTANT principal. Miss Anna Ham
mond. the Misses Emma Winnie Armstrong Flor
cnce Charlton. l.. Gertrude Dugan, Lille A. Ko'
NAME Augusta A. Roake. Ida Spock. Celia NO
Gowan. T.. A. Hulse. Margaret Mcmahon, A. y.
Gilbert ard Lott!e Jones. With TWO excep-
tons they are graduates OF Drum Hi School.
The Alumni! Assoca alton was organized Decemo@
6, 1890. with George T. Briggs. OF the class OF 49, e
president. He served four years and was folioweo
by George Il. McGovern. The present attenaanoS
at Drum Hill Is 1l2, and park-st annex us.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-06

small villages he allowed 10 go iney are.
They have been contcnted with their village hre.
police and other departments They ", not nc sat,
isncd to be part OF the GNater NeW-forS ana
city, they viii be justly entitled to by reason OF
their paying taxes for the same rights ana prvi.
l~ces their fellow citizens In the more popu!ous
Progress is a great thing but there Is such a
thing false progress. do not think New f8 or
is In condition 10 give an efficient police ana ire
OF he presen; bill have no; stopped 10 consider
Of the serious obstacles 10 be overcome. " they can
Sure oy e be IN a aaor from Syk car
ence LcXOw. when questioned on any o. ines, I'm
portan, point. invariably answers. "f"'"r' 'es''-
] am confident. sir. that your reason for not want
ing Richmond County included In tho Greater New
York was on account Of your believing New YORK
could not honestly fulhl all the requirements susn
the case. what NJ the SIN larger territory on TINS
Tev-York is not Wildly enthusiastic over this
scheme and | am confident II the people ~ your
city only stopped 70 consider the whit. elephant
they ar attempting % create. they would oppose IL
even more strongly than they do to-day ,.,
have always admired your thoroughly independ-
enp,ed in the spirit in which It is rendered namely.
the welfare and best Interests not alone o. your
city Of the whole territory 10 he Included IN the
Greater New-York.
There are Other reasons believe that should cain
YOUR attention in considering tn" merits or dement,.
Of this bill. ! would respectfully ask YOU 10 irah
between the lines. and see II tner, ar" not some
vav o, irnparng your usefulness "a en- entorcer Of
good government ani 10 clriall your il1rpeh,'',sr
az action from a poltica. standpoint WOMB also
ask YOU 20 look behind The words. ana ~" "hat -
hidden iheN in the way Of legislation when wou1
h.. OF A most UNIV hOlcsoue character also ask you
10 rencc; on the methods employed ~ IN" piNtage
OF this bill ! am confident you VIII i''l thht a
Greater New-york founded on 20 insecure and. 10
say the least. unsatisfactory foundation Is TOO
dangerous an experiment TO be tined .
II A Greater Ncw-Yofk Is 70 bc. let ~ he one DUN
on the rock Of pure and unsciish motN'~. WI
principles % a higher character than are no" moor
pOratcd In the present BIZ. - =,
Feeling confident your veto would be the means 81
nsiring more Just and equitable action IN The nut
ure for a Greater Ncw-York have taken the IN
erty 10 address You as one who does not beHcve IN
the leap In the dark proposed by the Greater N.a-
York bill now In your hands. have the honor -
be yours respectfully. ......
GEORGE T. NANNOSTRAND.
No II POplar-si Brooklyn. Aprii 4. 1896.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-06
DEATH OF THOMAS HOLLAND.

De,ect,ye Thomas Holland who died at his home.
~o lzs Grand-st.. Saturday night. had some
.hr,,un1 experiences when he first went on the po-
lire force Before he became member OF the
department ne served throughout the war enlist
srr in the 1s3d y. Y. State Volunteers. and won
credit for his bravery and came out lieutenant
After becoming a policeman Hollands first thrilling
.xnerience was with THE Hounds" gang whose
haunt was in a barn near Broadway and Hewes-st.
The latter thoroughfare was then known as
rwelfth-s; 1t was In 1876 and the Eastern District
In that section was a green field. THE Hounds
mad become well known for their bold operations:
Police Captain Short detective then, and
word was received the station one night that the
esnx must be broken UP. Holland was sent out
with Short The first intimstior they had that
the gang was around was when they heard the
cries OF an old negro whom the gang attacked dol
land and Short attacked them. One Of them
seized Holland and pressed revolver to his tenn
ple For several minutes the two men had des-
nerate encounter In which Holland felt three bullets
from his assaiiants revolver whizZing past him.
These men were arrested and served many years
In prison Shortly after that experience Holland
was made a detective About three months ago he
was taken III a3d ne never again left his house.
He was a member Of Thomas S. Dakin Post. and
several times was It's commander He helped to
organize the post and always took an active inter-
est In its welfare He was born In Brooklyn In 1870
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-06
THE EXPERIMENT 4 SUCCESS.
EMPLOYEES OF THE BROOKLYN HEIGHTS
COMPANY PLEASED WITH THEIR
NEW QUARTERS.

The social experiment attempted BY the Brooklyn
Heights Railroad in conjunction with their new
carhouse at Manhattan-ave. and Box-st Green
point, has thus far advanced with gratifying sue
cess. AS was exclusively stated in The Tribune on
Wednesday last. the officials of the company so ar
ranged the details OF construction of this building
that considerable portion OF 1t was devoted to the
enjoyment of the employees rather than Its entire
space being devoted to business objects alone.
When d Tribune reporter called at the carhouse
Yesterday afternoon he found the men busily en-
blowing every facility which had been provided for
their comfort and pleasure. A number OF them
were gathered in a commodious room on the second
floor busily writing al tables in the preparation
of routine reports or ndi,ng personal correspond
ence Just beyond. in the reading-room. an even
greater collection OF conductors and motornlen were
grouped abou; checker and domino tables. either
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-06
4 F[NR- EATING DOG.
From The San Francisco can.

from Ire san Francisco C9ll.
Dogs. as rule, vii, not eat fish. ethe! ISr
cooked. even though they are on the verge ~
vation. but on the McNear ranch. n MARIN 49,
there Is one that will and she has also tausm a.:
or her puppies 10 do the same. Her o"Esi 800 WV
Is the best mother dog he ever had on .ne r,. ana
Topsey s the name OF the dog. SheIs ~ bshit
Is nearly FIVE years old. Topsey ACQUIRES M ob.
or eating fish when she was very YOU ,ron, the
tanned them from Chinese camp moi i"' ''
rancaAOugr. =, ..,~h "a
When her first puppies had grow, o. oys Ash She
eat. sle INSISTED that they shouiu n home the
would 50 down 10 the camp anu Vr ~ svery way 10
largest fish she could And. and tr'eo a The puppies
let them know that 1t was good 10, s,on ACQUIRED
did not like 1t very we'll at first pn. before the
the taste II other food was ps PIE, strange as II
young ones. she would take i AVA during her sb.
may seem, they never toucneu " "
sence r,-,s for when
Topsey however wasted all her eng eng ~ run about
her children grew up and were se,ed meat to FISH.
Occasionally she VIII make an eiS Hrine no a specl'
men OF the hnny tribe and 'aSS ,w w nnmlstakabls
When they refuse to eat IT, she snow
signs OF being offended. . , popularity. She
Eating fish Is no, Topseys oniy ,pa,sver she does
Is an unusually smart dos. and Wiz Wiz drinks water,
she does In her own way. When 81. nose into II
instead OF tapping Il up she puts ~ ~, sIsep In the
and sucks II like a horse. She WI no ors hut hss
same part OF the stable as the otne! hsn aha es
a particular corner OF her own, ana -"sif no with
down always manages 10 cover nc. sar ~ them.
the rugs instead OF stretching out On vs tured
She very seldom barks. but ts Always 3 rcnn
although never showing disposition 70 WV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-06
HUNGRY AND THIRSTY.
MACHINE DEMOCRATS MAY MAKE ANU HIN
EFFORT TO FIX THINGS THEIR
OWN WAY.

second attempt to transform the prese"'
.vs,en, Of election district representation 'na' '
local machine may cnce more become ''s
mower will doubtless be made by the "'"o"s"D'
street Co;er.e at the meeting OF the Deno'' -
General Committee next Tuesday evening. me
practical defeat of Warden Pat" Hayes pan io'
organization based upon the Assembly district as
tom does not seem TO have altogether dis'o'oe' '7
these gentlemen who are expected TO oop up o'""'
~ with a fresh proposition, which so EXTENDS 'N'
powers of the ward committees that the ehec'',e
ness OF the election district system IS prac'lca'S
destroyed
This last scheme Is the prcduct OF De!ee~'s
Mil!er's BRAIN and introduced at the laSt '"ee.
inc as an amendment to the constitution mo ~
can he properly classed this Is denied ny nopt.'
Steward and his friends, VINO WI oppose II "''
terly and with probable success ,, ..,.oa,
IL Is expected too, that additional trouDe oetMe
the ring" and the reform element Is n stole ".S
the selection OF State Committeeman IS maze "
regulars still feel bitterly toward the reio'hs.'
because of CIRCUITS defeat last fall ana eIlhce d "
cided disDostion to utterly ignore the
i'm the selection of State Committeeman. ne s"cp
ard men. evidently anticipating TINS nA'r 80,
nounced their intention of holding separate p,.i,
res and sending delegates 10 the state oN 80.
on the same basis of representation as tHdt y.
wear but they will be much in the nliilori'S III ~
Kings County delegation, and are ilKey 10 dc S""'
out altogether.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-06
FLAMES DROVE THEN OFT.
TWO WOMEN INJURED BY JUMPING FROM A
WINDOW.


WINDOW.
Fire destroyed Two two-story frame houses IN
Mabone-st about three blocks from the Willnck
entrance TO Prospect Park, at an early hour yes
terday morning One owned and occupied by
Michael Murphy and his wife, and TIE other Dy
John CASTOR, who also owned his house and Kept
q grocery store in II. About $3.50 a. m. man who
was passing saw flames breaking out In the rear
of Murphy's house. and aroused him and his wife.
A considerable time, the neighbors say, elapsed
before Patrolman Cornelius Mcclure, OF the Twen-
ty-second Precinct. arrived 10 send In an alarm
Meanwhile a brisk northwest wind famed the
flames and they swept through the old structure
and reached Gastons house, adjoining. Murphy
and his wife had escaped in scanty apparel In
Gaston's house were Mss Sidney CASTOR. forty
years DID, and Miss Mary Dobbins. thrty-hve years
Both the frightened women sprang from the second
floor windows 10 the sidewalk. Mary Dobb.ns S
back and ankle are badly spraned and Miss Gas
toms shoulder Is disocated. They were attended
by Ambulance Surgeon Curry and removed 10 the
Kings County Hospital 49,.
When the engines arrived IL was found that there
we're no hydrants the burning dwellings,,
vhich we're totally destroyed. Murphy had an IN
surance of 81 900 on his house in the Niagara In
surance Company but CASTOR was uninsured me
cause Of the fire Ii unknown
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-06

directly taking part in those games or inteny op-
serving others so engaged. general atmosphere
of good Fellowship evidently prevailed amons the'''
and from the alacrity with which individusi ''e'
hers of them responded the calls OF duty whic,
came in at intervals evident that their SOFA
endowment by no means nteriered VIII 'h,l'
CAPACITY and Willingness when business ahairs ne-
manded their attention. 49, ~ 49,, ,,,or
Superintendent Newton W. Bowen when lhleI-
rocated exhibited considerable enthusiasm over .,e
plan and declared that the men so clearly dppIe
ciated the unusual privileges conferred uron tHcm
by General Manager Mccormack and fresldeht
Rosser that there was no Likelihood OF Ine 10
abusing them The employees Of the road are LOOKING
forward with keen interest the formal opening OF
the carhouse. which Will take Piace ~ y raen
in about a week. The affair VIII CONSIST o. IrCclN
ton. 10 be followed by dancing and refreshments
II is also proba BILE that before the reception taxes
Mace the library for the reading room Will have
been received and that the current MAGAZINES anu
newspapers will have been placed on Me there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-06
THE LAW STOPPED THE FEAST.

WEDDING FESTIVITIES PREVENTED By THE NEW
EXCisE REGULATIONS
The Raines bill put a damper on the festivities
that were u follow the marriage Of A. J. Schol.
Of No. II" Meseroe-st and Miss Lena Pauding
daughter Of Joseph Pauiing Yesterday afternoon
Many invitations had been sent out and all the
arrangements been completed. The affair was to
nav" come off at Union Saerger Halle Meserole
ana Gwen SITS. After the ceremony, much to the
pointmert Of the bride and bridegroom the wedding
supper had to he postponed on account OF the
law. The reason OF this because beverages
We're TO be offered. and dancing INDUCED in. The
guests were informed that the celebration would
take place tonight at the hall. The coupe We're
compelled. In consequence. TO postpone their we'd
dng trip unu after the festivtics
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-06

NETWORKS MAYOR ADDRESSED ON THE
CONSOLIDATION QUESTION.

REASONS FOR REJECTION WHICH APPLY TO RICH
MoND COUNTY APPLY WITH GREATER
FORCE 70 OTHER PLACES.
The following letter has been sent 10 Mayor
Strong by George L. Van Nostrand. member
Of the League of Loyal Citizens:
The Hon william II. Strong. Mayor. City OF New
York. 1890.
Dear Sir If ! I'M rightly Informed az TO your
sentiments in reference to the Greater new or
b'ij'' now in your hands you are opposed 10 ncIId-
ing Richmond County because OF toe large area OF
farm or uaoccuped territory included therein IL
tas be true | am AZ a los to understand no" you
could possibly nave overlooked the condition OF
an airs on this side OF the East River. Taeic IS
much larger area this s.-e OF tue ilNcr tham
there IS IN Richmond County and with s'.
greater disadvantage Of having 4 larger NUMBER o.
small villa more Instantly separated thah IN inc
case of Staten Island. 49, 49,,
Justice IL would seem to me. demands tina, these