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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-21
THE COMPA
REFUSED TO COME
John Kelso's Firm Cannot
Be Brought Into the
Court.
Federal Statutes Do Not Lay
Down Any Procedure
for It.
Probability That the Federal Eight
Hour Law May Be Violated
by Corporations.

John keiso, man and contractor, and
John Kelso, president of the John Keiso
Company, are in the eyes of the law two
different persons. They cannot be served
with warrants, they cannot be Imprisoned
for violating the Federal statutes; they
cannot even be hauled into court to answer
for violating the eight-hour law, even
though they admit that both as a company
and as a man they violated williully, de-
liberately and with malice aforethought.
Last week John Kelso, the man and the
contractor, was actually arrested for work
ing his laborers on the postoIfice site more
than eight hours per day. The lawyers
hired by the man and the contractor Sc
cured the dismissal of the case because
the law provided that the person 10 be
punished was the contractor or the sub
contractor. 1t was proved that the con-
tractor was the San Francisco Bridge
Company and that the sub-contractor was
the John helso Company. Then United
States Com missioner Heacock issued a
warrant for the arrest OF the John kelso
Company. and yesterday United States
Marshal Bald win came into court and said
tnat he did not care 10 serve the warrant,
he having been advised that he would lay
The warrant called for the arrest of the
president Of the company without giving
his name and the Marshal did not know
VINO the president OF the company was.
r. Percy Wright, attorney for Keiso the
man and Kelso the corporation, appeared
before the Commissioner and stated that
Mr. nelso would not desire to make
vIcarious atonement Tor the company and
that the Federal statues did not contain
any proceed ure for bringing a corporation
into court for q criminal offense. Then
figuratively and respectfully on behalf OF
his client he snapped his fingers of the
Federal court and the imperative eight
hour law and washed his hands OF the
whole affair.
When Assistant United States Attorney
Knight announced that he woul adopt
the procedure laid down in the Penal
Code Of tlis State, Mr.. Wright smiled at
the ceiling and gave the spectators 10 I'M
derstand that the John keiso Company
would not be bound 10 obey any sum-
mons or process not provided in the Fed
eral statutes.
Mr.. Knight said that as last resort he
would proceed under the State code 10
bring the corporation before the Commits
siouer. and that if the company failed 20
appear he would ask to have the testi-
mony for the Government heard and have
the corporation held to answer before
Judge de Haven, where the legal prob
lens would be disposed CT.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-21
GEORGE GREEN CHOSEN.
The Welter Weight VIII Referee
the Dixon and Smith
Fight.
Joe McAuliffe and Jim Jeffries May
Fight Before the Los An
geles Club.

A meeting OF the Knickerbocker Ath-
letic Club was held last evening at the
boxing emporium on Powell street, with
Zeke Abraham in the chair.
Tom O'Rourke, the Napoleon manager
of pugilists, with his assistant general,
Young Mitchell, arrived little later than
the hour selected for the session, but no
time was lost in getting down TO business.
The object of the meeting was the seiec-
tion of referee for the Dixon and Smith
twen1y-round contest, which Will be de-
cided on Monday evening, October 4.
O'Rourke asked Smith If he had any
names TO introduce and SoIly replied that
he had one or two, but before naming any
OF his selections be would like 10 hear
from the Napoleon OF managers.
Wei. then, Solly, old boy, L will name
Gus Herget, Bob Macarthur, George
Green and Jack Walsh as my choice, -
said O'Rourke blandly. How do you
like them2"
Green suits me first class" answered
Smith. Il think he is a good, honest
fellow, who will decide in favor Of the
best man. I had Tom Sharkey and Billy
Delaney in view, but Green will do.
"All right, then. SolIy, if you are salts
fed with George | will enter n o Objection
replied O'Rourke, with a sigh of relief
ludt Inns 1sH pOA lesJt paw Va bAAS t'AOOOOo-
iugs was arranged so easily.
According to agreement the pugilists
will weigh in at clock on the day of the
fight at 40 pounds.
twas said that Dixon scaled 125 pounds
when he fought Hawkins. but 0PRourKe
stated that Dixon never fought over 100
pounds. However, the match promises
to be one of the hottest fisuc arguments
that the sporting people of this city have
witnessed in many moons.
The manager of Joe McAuliffe is ar
ranging with the Los Angeles Athletic
Club for Iimited-round contest between
big Joe and Jim Jeffries, TO take place in
the City of Angels some evening during
the fair meeting. McAuliffe is anxious to
enter ring against the Los Angeles
ch ampi IN, and as Jeffries has not been
taking the best of care OF himself of late
1.-THE Mission Boy" will stand a good
chance OF capturing the pot
Manager GibLs of the National Club
says that the talk of match between Joe
premature.
''Of course, the National Club would be
only too willing 10 arrange with the big
fellows for tHenty-round contest in this
city, but it certainly could not afford to
offer any inducements to the fighters to
Journey this way unless 1t was positive OF
pulling off the mill" said Gibbs. II am
no prophet, and do not pretend to even
guess at what The new Board of Supervis-
ors may do as regards future boxing con-
tests. l hope. though, that they will trsat
the sport fairly, az the clubs have done
their utmost to conduct entertainments
satisfactorily to the authorities and the
patrons of the pasume."
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-21

has no superior and few equals.
The coming edition will be compiled under
the most rigid scrutiny as to the respectable
iiy and standing OF those whose names appear
in It's lists of society people. Business houses
which desire the only reliable directory con-
tanning he private addresses OF ladies in the
residence districts of the various cities and
towns referred TO in its pages will do well 10
send in their Subscriptions at once, as the edi-
ton Will be limited 10 1000 copies.
As the work is almost exclusively circulated
among the enlthy and refined classes OF our
people, business men generally cannot fail to
see The advantage II possesses as an adyer It's
ing medium and directory for frst-class
patronage, especially for the holiday trade.
The rates for advert sements are: One page,
$50; ouc-hait page $50; one fourth page, $50;
one-ilth page, $l5; one tenth page, $40.
The advertiser is entitled to one copy of the
book free of charge. and his name, address
and business are published in the classified
shopping guide Single copies to subscribers
are So each.
Notice of change of residence may be sent to
CHARLES Z. H0AG, editor and publisher, 225
Post street, San Francisco, Cal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-21
FOR STEALING BOOKS.
Calvin Ward Campbell Arrested o.
Four Charges of Petty Larceny.

calvin Ward Campbell Arrested on
Four Charges of Petty Larceny.
Calvin Ward Campbell. who belongs to
a respectable family in Oakland, was ar
rested yesterday by Detective Graham
While in the act OF stealing a book from
Cooper's bookstore, on Market street, near
Grant avenue.
Graham procured a search warrant and
found twenty books IN Camp bells room
in the ST. Nicholas Hotel, which he had
stolen from Payot, Upham e. Co. IS and
William Doxey stores. Four charges of
petty larceny will be booked against him.
CampbslPs method was to 90 into the
stores on the pretext of buying a book,
and while the salesman's back was to him
he would slip enc o. two books into his
pockets.
About two years ago Campbell was ar
rested for stealing two ovsrcoats in the
same way from the Hastings Clothing
Company, Montgomery street, and was
sentenced to six months in the County
Jail.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-21
FOR A NEW CHARTER.

The Convention of One Hundred Ask
for Special Election.
The following letter from the charter
convention OF one hundred was sent yes
ierday to the Board of Election Com mis-
sioneTs:
Gentlemen: Herewith beg to submit to your
earnest consideration a petition for q special
election of Freeholders to frame a charter for
San Francisco. Although this petition has oeen
in circulation but few days there are 1929
signatures Of citizens OF San Francisco at
tached thereto.
Should a larger number of signatures be de-
sired by your honorsbls board kindly advise
US OF the additional number and We will pro-
coed to secure the same. Awaiting your favor
able action in this matter, remain, on beh ali
of the charter conve ntion.
J. RICHARD FREUD,
Secretary Committee OF One hundred.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-21
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Address STATE ELECTRO-MEDt
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-21

of the organization, were delivered by
Rev. Father Plus Murphy, Rev. Father ].
Jones, O. P, rector and assistant rector re-
spectiyely. Short speeches were also
made by w. McGinnis, Thomas O'Brien
and J B. Mcintyre.
Al the conclusion of the meeting umer-
Gus and handsome subscriptions were
adjourned until next Monday evening.
The ladies intend to hold a similar
meeting on next Wednesday evening
with the same object in view, viz: to pre-
cure suita BILE organ for the church, which
will cost So 600.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-21
TALKED OVER BOOKS.
School Directors Discuss the
Schedule of the Prin-
oipals.
Nothing Practical Accomplished and
the Teachers Will Be
Heard.

The Board of Education held short
Aession yesterday TO discuss the muc
vexed school book question, but ad-
journed to Wednesday evening without
having accom- plished any practical re-
suit.
The SUBJECT of supplement readers
for the primary grades was first taken up
and Superintendent Webster stated that
he already had in his office requests from
1000 pupils for these rea ders.
Director Head opposed introd ucing the
books on the ground that it woul be a
needless expense and the matter went no
further al the time, motion to take the
report of the principals up seriatim be-
ing made and carried.
Director Waller objected to a PROPOSE.
ton to cut the second reader out OF the
work of the second grade, stating that ne
was in favor of increasing rather than de-
cressing the work OF the lower grades.
Director Head again took hand in the
discussion, stating that he thong it would
be better 10 have the principals who had
arranged the schedule present TO explain
their selections. Director Waller replied
that he did not care what the principals
said, San Francisco was year behind
Alameda in the way OF schools and he
wanted the matter remedied at the earliest
possibl opportunity.
Directors Waller and Head and TIE
Superintendent got into wordy war over
the reasons why some of the books on the
list were introduced and President Bar
rington stopped the discussion by stating
that Director II ead's motion to near the
principals on the subject OF the books had
been carried.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-21
ORGAN FOR ST. DOMINIC.
Twelve Thousand Dollars Being Raised
by Subscription Toward That
Worthy End,

citation held an enthusiastic meeting al
st. Dominics Hall at Pine and Steiner
streets last evening. Spirited addresses,
in which were stated the aims and obi ects
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-21
STOLE A HORSE AND BUGGY.
Warrant Gut for the Arrest of Robert
Dougherty, Stableman.

Perry Hildrath swore to complaint in
Judge Joachimsen's court yesterday for
the arrest of Robert Dougherty on a
charge OF grand larceny.
Mrs. S. c. Hildreth, wife of Perry's
brother, the well-known owner of race
horses, kept horse valued at $500 at the
Iuglesde racetrack for driving 10 a buggy,
and Dongherty was employed to look
after lie horse.
Saturday he drove off with the horse
and buggy and Sunday he was traced TO
Los Gaios. HIS arrest is expected at any
moment, as The wires have been put in
operation along the route he was taxing.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-21

Chief Food Inspector Dockery of the
Board of Health made an important seiz-
ure CT diseased beef at 214 Langton street
yesterday. Davis heard that the carcasses
OF two cows in a suspicious condition had
oeen placed in the premises and searched
for them.
The beef belonged to J. Kernes. and it
was quaraDtinec and sent to the fertiliz-
Ing works. 4 warrant for Kernes arrest
Will probably be sworn out
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-21
P. j. White Dead.

P. J. White, ex-Railroad Commissioner and
ex-She-if of San Francisco died at his resi-
dence, 23l5 Bush street, early this morning.
The deceased was native OF Utica, n Y, ana
was 90 years OF age. The funeral will take
place Thursday morning from ST. Dominies
Churcn
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-21
To Survey the Hoopa Valley.

Surveyor General Green has received in
structions from the Land Commission to have
surveys made OF the Hoopa Valley Indian
Reservation. Bids will be opened for the work
Septe N Der 80. the work Will cost about
$4,000.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-21
KEW TO-DAY.
KEW TO-DAY.
OUR SOCIETY BLUE BOOK.

The San Francisco ''Blue Book for the sea-
son of 1S97-9S is now being compiled, aud will
EN- brace in its scope not only this metropolis
but the adjacent cities and towns and some of
the prime pal centers of population in the
State al large.
The publication will be the tenth edition OF
the work which in the past has merited and
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-21

won public approba-
ton for its elegance
of style and finish,
its completeness OF
detail and in forma-
ZION.
The "Blue Book"
contains the names
and addresses OF the
elite of society in the
cities and towns in
cluded within its pur-
view, and as an ad-
vertising medium it
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-21

Frank Il. Bailey Insolvent.
Frank r. Bailey has filed petition in in
solvency. He owes $1S5S % and has no avail
able assets.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-21
SEIZED BAD BEEF.

Board Of Health Inspectors Made an
Important Capture Yesterday.
Chief Market Inspector Ben Davis and
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-21
SElGLER SPRINGS,

LAKE COUNTY.
THIS DELIGHTFUL WATERING PLACE IS
located in the rnldst OF the Coast Range
A Abundance of mineral springs hot and cold
plunge baths. large swimmIn g-tank of mineral
water, fine stone diuing-room; telephone con
necttons. electric lights. livery accommodations;
Lood trout-hshing and hunting. kound-trfp tick
cts at ,. 2. offices, $40.
JOHN SPAULDING. Proprietor
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-21
LIABILITIES.

Losses adjusted and unpaid. .........
Losses in process of Adjustment Of
In suspense. .--.--..-....-.
Losses rtsis 81, including expenses.
Gross premiums on Fire Risks run
ming one year or less. S20i,o0S y;
reinsurance 80 per cent
Gross premiums on Fire Risks run
ming more than one year. S222,
102 03; reinsurance pro rata ..-...
Gross Premiums on Marine ana n
laud Navigation RISKS, ; 81
064 50: reinsurance 1UU per cent 4.
Due aud accrued for selarlej, rent,
etc. -.
All her demands against the COM
pany. ...-.. ,-..-..-..-- ''..'...-.'.
Total Liabilities ............:..
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-21

ASSETS.
Loans on Bonds and Mortgages 800.
Cash Market Value of al stocks and
Bonds owned by Company.
Cash in Company's Office
CaSn ID ban KS
Interest due and accrued on all
Stocks ana Loans.
Interest que and accrued on Bonds
and Mortgages. ..-... --...-..........
Pr mlums III due Course OF Collec-
Due from other Companies for Rem
surance on losses already paid.-...
Total Assets
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-21

~ YORK. on the 31st day of December A d.
1896 aud or the year ending on that day. as
made to the Insurance Commissioner of ths state
of California pursuant to the provisions OF sec
lions 61U and GIL of the Political CoGe. condensed
as per blank furnished BY the Commissioned
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-21
LAUREL. DELL.
KLAMATH HOT SPRINGS.

DESWICK SISKIYOU COUNTY, Ca L., A
ID noted fishing aud health resort. Ho; mud and
sui phur ealhs
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-31

no note OF the wrecks strswa about her on
the rocks sgasns. which sue was steering
Lower and lower she sank, Until the bub-
bieS % approaching disaster sounded In her
ears Then she would change her course.
buf only 70 drift back fnto the current OF
her OWE desire.
Her romance. however. begins long be-
FORE she thought Of the stage. The daugfl-
ter or Gen. Albert Ordway. a mar respect
&c IN national affairs as be was "a his 40
cal i1e, the dark-eyed ReftIna received
every advantage % wealth and culture.
Even as young girl she liked 20 shock
persons. She wanted 10 be '-dsrerent' ard
she was
The episode OF the gallant young attache
OF the French legation. who drank wfn.
from her slipper, caused seven days sen
satson. Her marriage 10 young Arthur
Padelsord vas a brilliant affair. Then
came the divorce. three months later.
After that IL was easy enough for the
gifted dtvOrcee 20 drift 20 the stage Sae
was young. handsome, could sing. and had
inquired In a sensational divorce suit
Jack Rafael succeeded Mr. PaGesfora.
Then came John Harrison Wolf who was
leading man in the company In which she
was connected. playing I'm Old Ken
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-31
Yarns.

We have Just received 81. 600 worth OF
new Yarns in the best OF all brands,
Golden Fleece"
Best Imported Saxony. all colors. &c
skeln.
Best Domestic Saxony. SC skeln-
Best Zephyr Worsted. SC lap.
Good quality German Knitting Yarn,
&c skein, L pound; this is worth 2ec
skein today.
Best German Knitting Yarn. large
slSefns, very soft and nice, &c skein. all
col1rs.
Best Spanish Knitting Yarn, 81 col
ors. Ije skein or two for 25c: this Is the
best quality made. big skeins.
Very best large balls OF Ice Wool.
f5c ball
These prices VIII hold good until we
have TO recorder. when we viii be CON-
PEELED TO advance prices . per cent on
account OF new tariff. 50 buy at once
and save money.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-31
Third sveuue Theater.

Tr&uaps IS = rule are not popular In Sc
attic There Is one tramp. however. who
- always welcome. and that IS Juls
Walters. who. supported by first-class
eansparw. will open ST the ThsFd Avenue
tasaser this evsning fa that popular farce
comedy. sSde-Trscke8."
me company has been changed 81 sorae
rarficu1AvS since 81 was last seen here.
The spertaities have been strengthened
considerably. hut & is the same cid tramp
The play shosRia not be ralscoEeeived as
q blood curanng drama. fog = was con-
ss-,s~seA hy Mr.. Walters seven years axe
fer Laughing purposes c1ly'' and as such
y created 4 r1ast favorable impression
from the start The sccnes ar8 actions e
the CLAY move With rapi<y and contain
xehaiaasTae comedy ARD magnificent
scenery. Mr. walters tdeas % stsEe
mechanism are entirely rev &c TIE stage.
ard thAs season's supporting company con
tzfns souae q tAs most aote& artists trous
TIA vaudeville stage.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-31
Extra Special Bargains.
Domestic Dept.

Good Heavy Cotton Towels. at sc.
l-Sc and l0c each
Good Linen Towels IRON loc UP 10
sec.
Turkish Towels at lec Up. all bar
gains.
White Bed Spreads, all hemmed. at
&C. 75c, SC. &C. 81. a-25. $50 and s.
each.
A good heavy ss-inch Muslin at SC.
Sac, &C. Sc and &c yard.
Full Bleached Table Linens at &c
yard up.
Half Bleached Table Damask. &c
yard up; we have a special number We
wish 10 call special attention 10. Ii is
two yards wide, very fine, pure linen,
worth &c yard. our price. 51c.
One bale Unbleached Heavy Drilling.
In remnants from two TO ten yards
long. &C yard. worth &c in piece.
One bale Y. wide Unbleached Good
Muslin ss4c yard.
Good yard wide Bleached Muslins at
&c, &c, sl-3c and iec yard. all good
All Linen Crash Toweling az sc, &c.
S i-3c, 1oc and i2l3c.
CHENILLE TABLE AND STAND
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a Stand Covers. lsc each Monday:
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IA Heavy Stand Covers. beautiful de-
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ca Table or Stand Covers. &c and sc.
81 Table Covers. very heavy. new de-
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We have just bought direct from the
manufacturers OF these goods q bill OF
$50. Can and get the choicest pat
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