The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-05
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Continued cloudy weather and probably
spriukles OF rain.
Charles j. Nelson has brought an action
against Frederick Nelson and wife for 1905 46.
Hon. W. W. Dudley of Washington, D. c.,
arrived here yesterday. accompanied by his
family.
Frank Quinn has sued John Riley for 1896,
said 10 be due on promlSsory note dated y o.
Vember II, 1898.
c. Heidtman's saloon, at Twenty-sixth and
Folsom streets, was blown up by dynamite
early yesterday morning.
The winning horses at Emeryville Yesterday
were: Denial, Rienzi, Yemen, Count OF Flan'
ders, Morte Fonse and Fannie s.
The Presbyterian and Congregational min,
listers are now holding summer schooI Of
theology at Y. NJ. C. A. Auditorium.
The Memorial day committee has invited
the boards of Supervisors and Education 10
take part in the exercises on May 81.
The outdoor picnic CT Union Methodist
Episcopal Sunday-sc ools at Los Gatos PARK
tomorrow promises TO be great success.
The Stockton steamer T. c. Walker burst
steam pipe on her run up the pay IAst eFen-
ing and was delayed for nearly two hours.
John Harris. alias Collins, burglar, man.
aged to escape, uno bseTved, from the dock in
Judge Lows courtroom yesterday morning.
Patrick McNiehols, mate OF the American
berk Harry Morse, has been arrested Tor beat
ing an old sailor on the head with Delaying
pin.
The associated clubs will at their meeting
tonight have something TO say regarding the
fixing OF gas and water rates by the Super
YiSors.
The United States Grand Jury reported hav-
ing found indictment yesterday. The de-
fendant not having been arrested, his name
was withheld.
A W. Mass and his wife, Sophie, living on
Dale place, were arrested last night on a war
rant charg ing them with obtaining money by
false pretenses.
The enthusiasm OF the promoters OF the Mis-
sion Park Association is unabated. The zoo
logical collections Will remain q feature OF the
new enterprise
Gavin McNab says the Fire Department has
rewarded sam Rainey With silver service and
a set of resolutions for incre Easing the burden
OF the taxpayers.
DR.. Julius J. Robertson, formerly of the Pa
ciic Mail Steamship Company's Acapulco
died suddenly OF hemorrhage of the lungs yes
terday morning
Charles NJ White was acquitted of the
charge of attempted robbery preferred against
him by A. L. Brown in Police Judge Camp
bells court yesterday.
Arrangements have been practically COM
pleted for special fast green fruit train ser
vice from Sacramento 10 the great Eastern
centers OF dsir button.
Two more penny purchasing clubs, both
controlled by NJ. Rosenblum and wife OF SOFA
Geary street. have gone 10 earth, and now
there is trouble brewing.
The Supreme Court has reversed the decision
OF the lower court in the Redtield wall case by
deciding that the woman was of sound mind
when she wrote her viii.
o. C. Winthrop was removed from the
County Jail yesterday 10 his future home In
San Quentin, where ne will, under sentence
remain for the balance OF his lie.
Samples OF tea to be used as the grades Of
the United States were received by Collector
Wise yesterday from Washington.
The Railroad Commission yesterday decided
that the traffic agreement between tine Valley
road and the California Navigation and I'm
provement Company is valid and secret.
Margaret Kelly, keeper of the lodging h ouse
at 532 Pacific street. was arrested yesterday
Tor assault with deadly weapon and dis
charging firearms within the City limits.
There was no session OF the Fair-Craven trial
yesterday because OF the illness of Attorney
PiersOn OF the D.aintiffs' side. Judge Slack
granted continuance until this morning.
The Supervisors are preparing to open an
other entrance TO Golden Gate Park at the in
tersection of Frederick and Stanyan streets, he
southeastern corner of tho peoples pleasure
ground.
The Grand Jury yesterday heard evidence
in the matter OF the accusation against J. II.
Brush, banker OF Santa Rosa. A L. Fish OF
this City Is seeking to have Mr.. Brush in
AAbNSA AOA PN4 JuAs'
At last nights NEE ting and banquet of the
Congregational Monday Club, held at the
Third Congregational Church, Rev DR.. J. K
Mclean advanced the idea that there are q
hundred churches too many IN California for
the general good.
Rev. Father Philip Organ, spiritual d.
rector of the League of the Cross, will deliver
a lecture on the "Catholic Church and the So
cial Problem al the Temple, III Turk street,
this evening al 5 O'clock. The public gener-
allV is invited. Seats free.
The Miller & Lux Company has been in
corporated with capital stock OF $l3, 000, 900
for the purpose CT winding up the affairs OF
the old Miller d. Lux partnership and dis
trtbuting the proceeds among stockholders in
the form Of money dividends.
4 joint meeting of the executive committee
of the California League OF Mutual Beneft
and Loan Association will convene at 2 o. Del
P. NJ. tomorrow in the Assembly Hall. Mill
building, for the purpose If considering the
adylsabilty OF accepting trust deeds as security
Tor future loans in lieu OF mortgages
letter OF complaint was received by the
Railroad Commission yesterday from resi-
dent OF Fresno with reference TO secoud-class
passengers on Southern Pacific trains between
this City ana Fresno being carried IN smok e
cars. Manager Fillmore in an interview
stated that proper coaches will he provided in
a day or TWO.
The San Francisco Bicycle Board Of Trade al
an informal meeting asst night decided tc
adopt schedule Of charges TO be made or re-
pairing wheels, The work now being done here
much more cheaply than in the Eas ard at
loss. The board also agreed 10 ask the Super
Yisors to i'm pose q license OF 500 per day fol
bic. Gle au ion sales
NEW TO-DAY.