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The San Francisco call., 1896-07-31

eighth; james and William Ryan, Eighth OF
the Tbirty-eighth; George NJ. Roche, Seventh
of the Thirty eighth, and 2. A. Kennedy, Fiji
teenth OF the Thirty-eighth.
Vacancies were filed by the following
appointments:
Forty-fourth District-First Precinct, F. L.
Gennasso and Eugene Cassasa; Second Paul
Dubois; Third Samuel J. Sullivan; Fourth, c.
Gillis; Fourteenth, T. f. Mullen; Fifteenth, ].
Mahoney.
Thirty-sixth District-Second Precinct, ]. W.
Pierce.
Twenty-elghth District = Eighth Precinct.
Francis p Murray.
Twenty-ninth District-First Precinct, Zede
s Wood; Third, Frank X. Anderson; Eighth,
Otto Guy.
Thirtieth District-sixth Precinct, william
Z. Farrell; Fifteenth, John p. Byrne.
Thirty-first District-Eighth Precinct E. J..
Calvin; Twelfth, Michael Mclaughlin.
Thirty-fourth District-Fifth Precinct, David
Marshall; Twelfth, Andrew Olsen.
Fortieth District-Nineteenth Precinct, Will
lam Bonick.
Forty-seeond Distriet-Ninth Precinct, Will
liam Coates and F. V. B. Brooks.
Yesterdays dismissals on account of
Irregularities in the counts in the precincts
in which they served at the last election
were as follows:
]. o'connor, Eleventh of the Twenty-ninth
Z: Welners, Thirteenth of the Thirtieth; J. c..
Clancy, Tenth OF the Thirty-first; E. Durkin,
Ninth of the Thirty-frst; H Wagner, Seven
Ieenth OF the Thirty-sixth; J. Mccormack,
Eighteenth of the Thirty-sixth; William Bran
non, First OF the Thirty-fourth; NJ. EtiDg, Sec
ond of the Thirty-fourth.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-31
TRADE WITH AUSTRALIA
United States Consul Bell Says
We Are Neglecting a
Chance.
A Wonderful Commercial Country
but America Gets Little of It's
Business.

Colonel George w. Bell, United States
Consul at Sydney. arrived here yesterday
from Australia, and will address the Cham
Der of Commerce this afternoon at o'clock
upon the commercial prospects of the
different countries that have ports on the
Pacific Ocean. This is subject to which
he has given much attention, particularly
with regard to the possibilities of the
United States as a factor in Australian
trade.
Australia" said he last night at the
Occidental, "leads the world in commerce.
Its imports and exports are as great as
those of any other country with five times
the population. There is large number
of rich people in Australia. The result is
Australia buys more and sells more than
any other country on the globe.
"We get about per cent of the whole
Australian trade, and about 2H per cent of
the trade with Sydney. We ought to have
40 per cent of the trade. If we had a
strong steamer line from here to Australia,
line such as is in operation between
England and Australia, we could secure
more of the trade. Then there might very
easily be shipments of fresh fruits both
ways in season, for when it is summer
here it is winter in Australia. Fresh fruits
are shipped to England, distance of
1900 miles, and l don't see why they
couldn't be shipped.to this country, only
half that distance.
Australia has some fine fruit country,
but most of it is undeveloped. They are
not handling their fruit well or giving
proper attention to variety. New South
Wales Is particularly good fruit country"
Colonel Bell is an old-time journalist,
lecturer and speculator, who has lived in
Washington State and Iowa. He has been
Consul at Sydney for nearly three years.
Recently, upon invitation, he addressed
the Chamber of Commerce of Brisbane,
Sydney and Melbourne and like organiza-
tions i'll the colonies. From here he will
go to Washington State, and thence to
Washington, D. c., returning here IN a
month and a half on his way back TO
Sydney. He will address the Cham bers of
Commerce of Portland and Seattle and
probably of Chicago by all OF which he
has been invited to speak.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-31
THOSE NEW STEAMERS.
Southern Pacific Ohicia1s Would Like
to See the Japanese Ships
Coming Here.

Coming Here.
The anticipated conference in con-
nection with the prospective Japanese
steamship line to the Pacific Coast of the
United States did not take place yesterday.
The Japanese representatives who are in
this City for the purpose of making inves-
legations and obtaining information re-
garding United States ports have stated
that they will invite meeting with
Southern Pacific officials, the Traffic Asso-
citation and other public commercial
bodies. So far they have made no ad-
vances in this direction.
General Traffic Manager Smurr of the
Southern Pacific said yesterday: "We have
not yet had an interview with those gen.
tlemen and as far as we know nothing has
been done so far in the interest of San
Francisco with regard to this enterprise. -
"Your company would rather see San
Francisco chosen at the American port for
the new line than the Puget Sound ports
or San DiegoP"
Most certainly. Our people have vast
interests here circling about San Francisco
and naturally would prefer to see the
steamers coming to San Francisco. l
shall be very glad to meet the gentlemen
the Japanese representatives-and talk
with them. They will want to know what
inducements San Francisco can offer them.
So far as we are concerned we shall coz
slder their propositions and meet them
half way"
The Traffic Association had taken no
steps in tie matter, and Manager Curtis
was waiting to hear from the japanese
who have the selection of port for their
line In their power.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-31
EARLY HOURS DEMANDED
Dry.Goods Men Assign Reasons
for Six O'Clock Closing
on Saturdays.
Call for a ss.Meeting-Aid Will Be
Asked of the Ladies' Benev.
olent Societies.

The Dry goods Mems Early Closing AS
sociation held its second regular meeting
at K. R. B. Hail. corner Mason and O'Far-
rell streets, last night. The room was
packed with members, and great enthusi-
asm developed during the progress of the
meeting over the early closing movement.
At the last session of the organizatio on q
committee was appointed to wait on the
directors of the Emporium and request
them to close their dry-goods department
at 6 o'clock on Saturday evenings. This
committee reported that such had been
done, but, being unable to see the di-
rectors, it had conferred with William D.
Harper. the general manager.
the latter was quoted as being in favor
of the idea, but informed the committee
that they would be Obliged to send in a
written communi cation to the directors,
stating their desire and the reasons there.
for.
This they reported they had done, but
as yet had received no answer, Whereupon
they we're requested again to wait upon
the directors and if possible to obtain q
definite answer.
The communication sent to the EN-
porium directors states that smaller firms
and corporations will follow their lead in
closing at 6 P. NJ. Saturdays, and states
that nothing will be lost by so doing, as
purchasers will make it a point to do all
their shopping prior to 6 o'clock if all
stores close at that hour.
Various members suggested different
ways of proceeding to effect a closing
Among them was the idea of making an
appeal to the Native Daughters, Women:
Relief Corps, Daughters of the Revolution
and kindred organizations to buy no goods
of dry-goods firms working their employees
till 10 O'CLOCK Saturday evenings. This
suggestion met with noisy and unani-
nous approval.
A committee on permanent organization
was appointed as follows:
P. Slattery. of the Maze; J. Clarkson, OF
Hale Brothers; j. Roberts of Kohlberg,
Strauss 81 Frohman; d. s. Costello, of J
J. O'Brien's, and NJ. Cousins, employed in
the White House.
A resolution to make the temporary of
fcers permanent was defeated on the
ground that they were all employed BY
the same establishment and the officers
should be distributed among the yariou.
firms.
1t was resolved that after permanent or.
ganization had been established a mass
meeting should be held at which well.
known citizens should be asked to SPEAK
for and encourage them in the attainment
OF their expectations.
The Dry-goods Mems Early Closing AS
sociation is really reorganization, the
first body having been organized abour
four years ago. At that time they real
lied their hopes in securing the consent
of all firms to close their doors early Sat
urday evenings.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-31

all of San Bruno was present to support
one side or the other. Michael Higgins
appeared with the dog, who was called
Sport by Payne and Sandy by Caseneili,
and then the swearing began.
Both of the principals Identified the dog
positively, and each was supported by a
dozen or equally positive witnesses. In
an unguarded moment Judge Barry had
the custodian of the beast lead him to the
front and commanded both Iitigants TO
call him and see which he would answer.
He had reason to regret his action
within moment, for the succession oi
yells and shouts that arose from the op-
posing factions drowned even the frantic
hammering of his gavel. and the dog, to
complicate matters, rushed first to one
and then the other, showing equal affection
for both.
Under the circumstances the court took
the matter under advisement his remarks
leading to the belief that the defen dant
would get the benefit of the doubt.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-31

one night at high jinks of the Press
Club.
He denies that the Press Club was
wholly responsible for the stimulus to his
imagination, but says the spirit was upon
him when he first attended those mys-
terious festivities of a whole moon ago.
Then, he says, the desire for artistic crea-
ton became so strong in him that
he left the esoteric rites about midnight
and betook himself to his studio, where he
labored feverishly on shapeless mass of
wet clay until long after the sun had
arisen of the following day. When he
rested he saw before him the first sketch
of his masterpiece, the kiss of Death. :"
Since then he has labored fourteen days
in building up half lIfe-sized compost
ton of the idea thought out that night.
The composition work is DONE and the
strong lines of the subject are beautifully
portrayed. Now remains the delicate
touches, the infinitesimal chips of the
chisel that bring out the complete con-
ception.
The work shows youth closely clasped
in the embrace of a sphinx. His lips meet
hers in the act of kissing. A Tyre in his
right hand seems on the point of falling
from his grasp, while laurel leaves that
before formed a wreath on his head now
lie scattered at his feet. The face of the
sphinx is that of beautiful woman, but
sensual and passionate. Her body is that
of lioness, and is crouched upon a rock.
The fore paws clasp the body of the youth.
The work is an epitome OF the history OF
love. The ideal conquered by the mate
rial. The poet conquered in the moment
of his highest aspiration Dy the love OF
this world.
The poet has looked toward the sphinx,
and the look has cost him his life. His
lips find hers. his Tyre falls and he ex-
periences the kiss that meant death to
those lofty serener thoughts of solitude.
u sketched it in single night" said
Mr.. Dobbertin, 1.-The thought came upon
me so strong. 1t is the conquest of art by
the animal love OF the world. Ah-the
sphinx-her face expresses the whole mys-
terry OF it. The poet is making the last
effort for freedom, but he is caught and
drawn down when he leasts expects it..
AS my friend Sanchez says, Life without
art is life without heart Here is life and
art to the uttermost, but art lost in life.
1t typifies sacrifice on the altar of the
world"
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-31
"THE CALL" CHOSEN.
1t Is Made the omciaI English Organ
of the Pacific Turn
Rezirk

The Grand Bezirks funniest OF the Pa
cific Turn Bezirk will be held at Santa
Cruz August 8, 9, 10 and IL.
The funniest, which represents 1000
actual members and 5000 friends, has made
The CALL the official English-speaking
organ of the society. Alfred Metzger,
agent, has so notified the societies in San
Francisco Q0), San Jose (3). Stockton Q),
Marysvilie a., Oakland (3), Napa ~, Los
Angeles (3).
A special train for the scene of the turn
fest will leave the narrow-gauge depot on
Saturday, the sth prox., al 4:45 P. NJ. and
on Sunday, the 9th, at 7:45 and A. NJ
Tickets, good until August 10, may be had
only from Louis Markus. 401 Kearny street.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-31
OFFICERS CHANGED.
Result of the DeIiberation of the Board
OF Election Commissioners
Yesterday

The Election Commissioners recognized
the representation of the Junta, one of
the warning Democratic factions, by
the vote of Auditor Broderick, City and
County Attorney Creswell and Tax Collec-
tor Block yesterday. Surveyor Tilton and
Mayor Sutro being excused from voting.
and objections to the following election
officers were fled:
James Gallagher. Seventeenth of the Thirty
eighth; w W. Bausman, Seventh OF the Thir-
ty-nlnth; Thomas Mayer, Fourth of the Thirty
eighth; P. j. Higgins, Twentieth of the Thirty
seventh; Henry Gerlaeh, Sixteenth of the
Forty-tirst; Leon Van Vliet, Fourth of the For
Iieth; William J. Mccarthy, Fourteenth of the
Twenty ninth.
The following were objected to because
they were not recognized as proper party
representatives:
h. and NJ. Friedman, Fifth of the Thirty.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-31
BOTH WANTED THE DOG.
A Bitter Legal Fight Over {
Canine in Justice Barry's
Court.
The Animal Went to Either of the
LitigsntS and the Court Was
Puzzled.
Here. Sportl Here, sportl''
Come, Sandy! Here, SandyP P'

Here, Sport Here, Sportr'
Come, Sandy Here, Sandyp'
Gentlemen"
Here, Sport. See that. Judge, how be
comes to me-"
Nice old Sandy; knows his master,
does hep"
Your Honor. object"
Bow, wow. wow"
These and other expressions, human
and canine, would have formed portion
OF the record of Justice Barry's court yes
terday had stenographer been an adjunct
to the tribunal, but as it was very few OF
them found their way into Judge Barry s
notebook.
Henry Payne was suing Stephen Case
neili for the possession of bright, intell-
gent-iooking spaniel, both the parties
claiming to have raised the dog and to
know every spot ON his wriggIing body,
wnlie the canine complicated matters by
acknowledging both owners.
from the appearance of the courtroom
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-31
HAYwARDs WEDDINGS
Rev. r. E. Wenk Explains the Manner
in Which They Took
Place.

The following self-explanatory COM
nun ication from Rev. r. E. Wenk OF
Haywards in reference to certain mar
riages performed by him recently was
received yesterday:
1 performed the marriage ceremony for Her
bert S. Bradley and Honora Brannan, both OF
Oakland, and on July % l did ike SER
vice for Oscar w. Seaton and Ida S. Paterson
OF San Francisco. In both instances license
properly issued was produced, all questions
were satisfactorily answered, and q suitable
number of reputable witnesses were present.
was there any request that reporters be not
informed.
In each case stated that 1 would have the
marriages properly recorded and published,
which did the next day. have not been D
piled to by any other parties from Oakland or
san Francisco recently to perform the mar
riage ceremony. K. E. WENK,
Pastor Methodist Episcopal Church. Hay
wards, Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-31
Abased a Customer.

Randolph Garrity, proprietor of cyclery at
Golden Gate avenue and Leavenworth street,
was convicted of disturbing the peace by
Judge Conlan yesterday and ordered to ap-
pear for sentence to-day. The complaining
witness was w. S. Houghton, who rented two
wheels from Garrity Wednesday afternoon,
intending to ride to the park with lady. On
the way one of the wheels broke, and Hough-
ton and the lady returned to the cyclery.
Houghton paid the rent for the good wheel,
and because he declined to pay for the other
Garrity followed him and the lady down the
street, calling him ''deadbeat."
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-31
Cheerful workers, Git.

Just as the kindergartens OF the Golden Gate
Association are about to open-forty OF them
valuable gift in the way of clothing for the
needy little ones has been sent to Mrs. Sarah
B. Cooper. the president of the association. 1t
came from a society called the Cheerful
Workers. who meet twice week and sew the
entire day. These Cheerful Workers have fur
nished the material and made 40 nice com
Portable garments, including dresses. aprons
underclolhing of all kinds and many pairs OF
good stockings. All this clothing will be given
where 1t is most needed.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-31
NEW TO-DAY.
Fred5bvoWps
Jamaica
(]in9'er

has maintained its
reputation for IS years
as the most ehcacious
remedy for all COM
plants of the stomach.
Soothing in action, it
quickly banishes pain
of every nature; stimu-
lating in effect, it
greatly benefits the
system without reac-
ton. Keep it by you
in case of emergency.
Ask for Fred Browns.
Sold everywhere.
FIXED BROWN CO., Philadelphia.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-31
Broke a Big Window.

At IL o'clock Wednesday night two men en-
gagged in fight on Montgomery street and one
hurled a rock at the other. The rock missed
glass window in Hart Bros tailoring estab-
lishment at 116 Montgomery street. The noise
caused considerable excitement for time.
The two men escaped in the darkness after
being pursued for two blocks by Policeman
Holmes.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-31
DOBbERTIN'S
kiss OF DEATH. =
His Latest Group Is Now
Standing Finished in
His Studio.
SKETCHED IN A NIGHT.
The Idea Came to Him at a
High Jinks of the Press
Club.
is FULL OF DEEP MEANING.
Declared by All to Be Most Beauti-
full and Artistic Crea.
tion.
is FULL OF DEEP MEANING

Otto Dobnertin, sculptor, has created
his masterpiece. 1t is called by him the
kiss of Death" A singular feature of
the affair is that the idea came to HIM
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-06-15
A Mystery EXPLAINED.

The following Is said TO DO the correct
version OF the manner In which the late
shah made the acquaintance Of the boy
companion whose presence In England OK
cited so much interest:
Some years ago his majesty was out In
the mountains lion hunting when, In the
evening, terrific thunderstorm came on
with the result that he had to seek shelter
In the first house or hut to which he came
This happened to bo the humble abode of
a shepherd, who had but one child, a boy.
During the night the shah heard the
child cry, and feeling uneasy his majesty
left his room and visited the child
Scarcely, however, had ne left his apart.
ment when the roof gave way and fell
upon the bed upon which he had Just been
lying. Had the shah been there he would
have inevitably been killed. He was
much startled and attributed his deliver
ance from a violent death to the boy, stat
Ing that the child must have been inspired
by Mohammed. The following morning
the shah directed that both the boy and
bis father should thenoeforward remain In
personal attendance upon him.
The boy then became known through
out Persia as Aziz Sultan, or the "snltan's
darling" The shah never went out with
out the boy. The father was subsequently,
promoted to high rank In the Persian
army and accompanied the shah in his east
European travels. London News.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-06-15
The Nukon Miners.

The United States does not rcCogniZe
protect or control these mining com
munities IN any way. No geological ex.
plorations or surveys have bcch under
taken. and there are Eo official reports
upon the location. formation. develop
ment or yield II this rich placer region.
There are no military posts and not a
territorial or federal officer in Yukon,
Alaska. save one customs inspector and
postmaster. There Is no law, save as
the miners maintain their own unwrit.
ten code. Church missionary societies
have provided for the few peaceable In.
dian tribes, but even spiritual comfort
is withheld from the miners. Heaven
is high. and the ear Is far of. despair
ing Russian colonists used 10 say long
ago Since the military occupation of
Alaska ceased IN 49,; frequent appeals
have been made for the establishment of
a garrison at Chilkat and the construc-
ton Of a military road over the pass
traversed by Yukon miners for the last
10 years General Miles once considered
the matter IA the extent Of detailing an
officer 10 make Reconnaissance Eliza
X. Scidmore IN Century.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-06-15
THE CAR is PROVIDENCE.
The Russian Peasants Faith In His sover-
eign's Omnipotence.

I.
eign's Omnipotence.
A man who was present at the corona
ton OF the late car says in lie Courier
DIES Etats Unis that he has kept like a
never to be forgotten vision the memory
Of the ecstasy of the crowd Frustrated at
the threshold OF the >thurch whore the
holy mystery was taking place.
II recall" he adds, "a certain little old
woman whose extraordinary fervor drew
tears to our eyes Over her dirty dress
she carried a ragged bag, which contained
doubtless piece Of black bread. She was
evidently from some distant province and
had been walking for a month or more,
living on aims, sleeping In stable with
tho cattle impelled by n mysterious force
Perhaps she was fulfilling a vow, perhaps
her poor dlsordered brain pictured Moscow
IA place Of felicity, paradise where the
unhappy would be cured Of their sorrows
Squatted I'm the mud, her hands clasping
shepherds staff, she was gazing fixedly
before her. Her wrinkled face OF waxlike
color was TRANSPORTED with enthusiasm
Her lips murnured prayer, but her eyes
were gazing into heaven. There was In
this eye superhuman expression, sad
and serene at the same time. This woman
was dead to all thought, to all sentiment
OF real life. She existed as In a dream
Touched with pity, approached her and
slipped ruble into her hand. Without a
glance at him who bestowed this fortune
the old woman evidently believed that a
miracle had been accomplished. Tears ran
down her cheeks, and she extended her
arms toward the father, toward the car,
to whom she attributed this benefit"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-06-15
DOLLAR SIDE AND SHILLING SIDE.

A Com anercial Tradition which Has Loot
Its Force In New York
For the purposes OF retail business the
two sides OF every thoroughfare were for
merly thus divided: The left hand side
going north or the right hand side going
south along any broad street or avenue OF
Now York was the dollar" or more profit
able side. and the right hand going north
or the left hand going east was the shilling
side devoted 20 less productive business
matters and depending chiefly upon the
patronage Of persons OF more modest In
comes and slender purses. In the early
commercial life OF New York city the west
side Of Broadway was considered TO be- the
more desirable for retail business. The
stores upon it paid a much larger rent
than those on the side opposite, and not
only was this the case, but as the New
Workers Of generation ago remem Der, the
west or dollar" side was tho more popu-
lar for pedestrians. especially during the
promenade on fair afternoons An icono-
slast of mercantile customs and traditions
was the late A. T. Stewart, and IL was his
constantly avowed belief that "a rule OF
business or affairs which had no other
backing but that Of usage or precedent did
DOT amount to fnuCf anu COulu usually bt
overridden To the advantage Of pioneer
against it, The present Stewart building
at the corner of Broadway and Chambers
street is on what was the shilling side Of
that thoroughfare, and when Mr.. Stewart
determined TO move his dry goods estab-
lishment up town he chose by preference
the location at Broadway and Tenth street,
also on the shilling side, and built there.
contrary tn the views Of his rivals in the
dry goods business.
But Mr.. Stewards departure from the
unwritten business rule of years did not
abrogate it In the dry goods trade, and the
preference for the dollar side and the pre-
judice against the shilling side survived
by many years the use OF shillings as a
measure Of purchase in dry goods stores.
Little by little, however, the once unwrit-
ten law OF retail trade has fallen into dis
use, and now the right hand side of the
public thoroushfares In New York devoted
TO store purposes, II not quite as good as
the left hand side OF tho same street, is,
among real estate men and retail dealers,
considered TO be- nearly as good.
York sun.