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The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
EXAMINING LYONS BOOKS
To Find Out How Much He Was Shol
in Ills Accounts

To Find Out How Much He Was Short
in Ills Accounts.
The expert accountant who is making
an examination of the books of the Paci-
fic Gas improvement Company was hard
ut work all day yesterday. but has made
little progress. 1t is probable that 1t
will take two or three weeks to ascertain
exactly the amount OF money tha. Viii.
liam J. Lyons embezzled from the com.
pany, but the officers of the concern place
the outside limit at $4,000 and think that
the investigation will show a smaller
figure.
Captain Callundsn of the Morse detec-
tive agency, with the assistance of TWO
men, is working on the case, and has
10 und that Lyons gambled great deal
and that he lived in a much more extrava-
CANT m amer than his salary of $15O a
mont would warrant.
The detective said yesterday: 81 am
thoroug bly, convinced now that LYONS
was a defaulter, and the only thing for
me 20 find out now is what beca me Of the
money. We have interviewed ali OF the
clerks in the Gas Company and taken
their statements. A number of rumors
as to Lyons actions have been told me,
but as yet 1 have not been a BILE TO run
them down, so don't care to make them
public until l know the truth of the
affairs.
After the funeral we will be able to do
more in the matter than We can at pres
ent, and expect TO have the probe EN-
solved very soon."
Secretary Livingston said that LYONS
had been i'm plicitly trusted by the COM
pany, aud there was not the slightest sus
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL.
1t Is Rapidly Growing in Numbers and
Usefulness.

1t Is Rapidly Growing in Numbers and
Usefulness.
The Building Trades Council has taken
a decidedly progressive step numerically,
and as natural consequence its field of
usefulness has been greatly enlarged. At
last nights meeting three of the Carpeu-
ters' unions, Nos. q. 4S3 and 50, which
heretofore have held aloof from the coun-
Gil, sent representatives., and as the car
peuters have more members than any
other of the local trades unions the gain
TO the council is large one.
The delegates from affiliated unions all
reported business good and the most of
the members working. The marble
cutters further repor ed that they are con-
sidering the matter of handling prison.
cut stone ana that after the 1st of Janu-
ary no more stone quarried by prisone 5
will be handled by mem bers of the local
union.
The matter of prison-made iute bars
was taken up and discussed, with the re-
suit that manufacturers will be urged 10
protect themselves by markiEg free-m made
goods in a distinctive manner. Data will
also be collected to show the injurious
effects on local business interests of I'M
porting prison-made goods from Oregon
and the East.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
THE TRADE OF KLONDIKE,
Local Merchants Reaching Out for
Next Springs Rush.

Next Springs Kush.
There is some little prospect OF the
merchants of this city waking up to the i'm
portance of the trade of those who are
sure OF rushing TO the Kiondike gold re-
gion next spring. The fl st move that has
been made so far to secure this trade was
made Yesterday by the board of directors
of the Merchants Association, when the
president, w. +. Dohrmann, was in.
tructed to appoint Committee of ten
business men who will form a plan look
ing to this end.
At last the Merchants Association be-
came alarmed at The prospect of losing
everything III the line of trade, and the
action taken yesterday was the first sign
of the awakening. President Dohrmann
says that he will only apT oint on the COM
mittee men who are thoroughly alive TO
the inn ortance of the situation, and not
afraid TO work. The resolution that
started the ball in motion was introd uced
by ID. V. Kelly, and 1t reads:
Resoired, That the president of this assocla-
ton appoint committee OF ten for the pur-
pose OF organizing a movement TO secure Tor
San Francisco its proper share of the present
and prospective trade connected with the de-
yelop nent of the Klond Ike and Alaska gold
regions.
Resosred, That this board recommend that
the committee appointed establish an in
formation bureau Tor the purpose OF making
known 10 persons who eontem plate going TO
those mining regions the superior CLAIMS and
facilities afforded by San Francisco for reach
ing Alaska and for purchasing their supplies
in Sa Francisco.
Resored. That the board of directors of the
Merchants Association offer to such commit
ice all the facilities OF its office and mployes
TO assist in tins enterprise,
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR.
Officers Are Elected for the Ensuing
Term-Cbartcrs Granted to
ChaDters

The principal business transacted at the
session of the Grand Chapter of the Order
of the Eastern Star yesterday was the
election of grand officers for the ensuing
te m. The follow .ng were the choice after
many ballots: II. d. Rowe of Oak Leaf
Chapter, Oakland, grand patron; Mrs.
Eva NJ. Porter of Revellle Chapter, Salinas,
grand matron; Lewis Oliver Stephens, as
ociate grand patron; Mrs. Belle Smith of
Homo Chapter, STOCKTON; Mrs. Kate J.
Willatts, the efficient and energetic secre-
ary, was reelected; Mrs. Jane Frances
Raabe of Sotoyome Chapter, Healdsburg,
treasurer.
OF the 135 chapters there are but six To-
Gated in San Francisco, and the country
r, presenta,iyes ruled the convention in
the selection OF officers, rejecting several
San Francisco candidates.
During the day charters were granted
to the following chapters under dispensa-
ion: King Solomon OF San Fran cisco,
E>cond!do of Escondido. Argenla of Vir-
z MIA CItv. Mission of San Francisco and
Gait of Gait.
In the evening there was an assembly in
King Solomon's Hall in Masonic TEN pie
To witness the exS implication of the work
by Oak Leaf Chapter OF Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
AT ST. MARY'S COLLEGE.
Successful Entertainment Last Evening
for tho Benefit of the League
of the Cross.

The Immaculate Conception Sodality.
assisted by the Thespian Dramatic Club,
gave an interesting entertainment last
evening at 81. MaTy's College Hall.
The hall was filled with an appfeclative
audience and nearly every mum ber on the
programme received an encore.
Fully 1000 people were present and the
proceeds OF the entertainment are to be
be used in purchasing banner for the
League of the Cross Cadets.
Among the particularly interesting
features of the evening were the songs by
little Clara Fex, fancy dances by the
Misses McGillvary and Mcneil, selections
by the Daniele Mandolin Club and the
vocal trio.
IA Cure for the Fldgets," a farce, ad-
miraoy rendered, closed the evenings
entertain ment.
The following is the programme:
Overture, D'Arcy's Orchestra; chorus, Sodal-
ity Glse Club (accompanist Miss F. c. Eccles); +;
recitation, Tine Death OF Little Jim," Miss X.
kehoe; selections, Fex sisters piano and
violin duet, Masttrs II. and J. Broyer; THE
Prince of Laugh-Inakers," Vocifer, premier
ventriloquiSi, aad his comic family; piano
duet, Miss A. Keh oe, Miss Z, Wood; V, cal trio
(seiected), Mss A. Schuster, Miss Z. Wallhonr,
j. F. Schuster; selection, Danieie Mandolin
Club; recitation, "What Can a Woman Du?'
Miss L. OBrien; fancy dances, Mi 8 N. McGill-
vary, Miss A McNiel.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
Will Keep His Hands Off
the Fight in Alameda
County.
Says Pardee and Davis Are
Both Good Men and
His Friends,
The South Wants the, Senate and the
North May Get the Gov
ernOr,
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, !
OnS Rrl- a NNaN Oct 81 {

SuO DIf du way, OCA IL
Senator Perkins, who, it was well known,
as stated in 7 lie CALL last Monday, would
keep his hands off the Pardee- Davis fight
in Alameda County, expressed his views
to- day regarding the next campaign.
The Senator sta led that he had read
the article IN THE CALL which implied
that his influence would settle the matter
in favor OF either man, and which also
implied that he would not take any hand
IN the matter, and said it would be in
delicate f'r him 10 interfere.
Both can ldates are honorable men;
both are my friends. The decision must
and should be left 10 the Republican
party of Alameda County. The next cam
paign will be one Of great importance to
the party" the Senator continued, land
the Republicans should present united
and harmonious 'front.' There should be
as little clashing as possible. The Sena-
torial question Will grow in importance
every DAY, and should be Cravely con-
sidered. l have heard it authoritatively V
stated that the people Of ihe southern
portion of the State desire United States
Senator above all other political reco gni-
tion. II this lie true they should, under
all circumstances, have II, and the guber-
material nomination will then be likely to
come north.
The fact that the outgoing Senator
comes from Los Angeles, and the addi ion al
fact that SO far no one has come out promi-
nently from the north, will materially
streng hen the claim of the people down
there il Iney but make their wishes defi-
uiIely known. 1t would be bad taste al
this lime, IN view of the TACT that the State
convention viii not meet tor ABOUT ten
months, 10 advocate the cause of any par
t.Cular candidate. Many excellent names
have been mentioned, but 1 do not care TO
discuss the individuals. / believe the
south, if it has not already done so, should
settle the abstract question of Senator or
Governor as soon IS possible, so that the
friends OF harmony living north OF Teha-
chapi may not be led through ignorance
into antagoniZing the people OF the ~outh.
Il am willing 10 trust 10 the people 10
settle these matters. l believe d majority
of them belong 10 The Repu blican party.
II they do not, they shou reform and
mite with US, for the Repu blican party
has restored confidence, filled the treas
uries 10 overdowing. started the wheels oi
industry and even enhanced the price oil
our iruIt, cereals ana general products Of
the farm and orchard nearly 100 per cent "
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
RI0RDAN'S ASSAILANT.

Ex-Assemblyman John II. Twigr Will
Be Charged With Assault to Murder.
Since Sunday Detectives Gibson and
Wren have been searching for the man
who stabbed Thomas Riordan three times
early that morning in the hallway OF the
lodgins house, 400 Grant avenue.
Yesterday they ascertained that the man
was John +. Twigg, the e2 Assem- blyman
and well-known boa:-builder and politi-
clan. He had not been evading arrest, but
was quietly awaiting the result OF Rior-
dams injuries.
The sffray was over a woman known as
Little Rosie" She met TNigg on Third
street last Saturday evening and had sew
eral drinks with him. Early Sunday
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
FATHER AND SON BURGLARS.

Michael and Edward Kilcline and
Peter Gloss Arrested.
Michael Kilcliue. Edward KIlcline, his
son, and Peter Gloss were booked at the
City Prison last night, the former on one
charge of burglary and the latter two on
two charges
Last Sunday afternoon Edward and
Gloss broke into a store al S11 Brannan
street owned by Frank Miller and stole a
lot of cornsacks and bag OF lead. They
sold the sacks to Sam Bauer on Juniper
street for So.
Wednesday night the three broke into
the same store and stole about 300 pounds
OF brass. Part of it was recovered from a
second hand dealer.
The arrests were made by Detectives
Ryan and o Dea, and the three nave been
identified.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
QUESTION OF DIVISION.
To Be Settled by the California
Synod, Now in Annual
Session.
Opening Meeting Largely Attended
and the New Officers Selected
Last Night.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL !
9U8 Broadway, Oct. q.


9J8 Broadway, Oct u.
The Presby Synod of California
opened tonight in the Brooklyn Presby-
terian Church with over 200 ministers
present The synod consists of seven
presbyteries, having 277 ministers, 232
churches, II licentiates and "a candida tes.
The pres sbyteries are:
Benicia, with SO ministers and "a
churches.
Los Angeles, with 90 ministers and rs
churches.
Oakland, with 40 ministers and %
churches.
Sacramento, With % ministers and 80
churches.
San Francisco. with 80 ministers and Is
churches
San Jose, with 80 ministers and 26
churches.
Stockton, with 16 ministers and q
churches.
The principal business to be transacted
at the session is TO hear the reports from
tne prespyteries upon the TWO questions:
mat tne synod be divided into The sy-
hous OF Northern and Southern Califor-
MA, the boundary line to be agreed uoon
IN open synod thar the synod become a
then
upon the question with the recommen-
danon OF the presbyteries as a criterion
1he synodlcaI sermon was rreached bv
tue retiring. moderator, Rev. George G
Griffin of Fowler. He spoke in strong
terms against the present sensational
methods used by many in the puInit and
urged The ministers present to preacb tbe
p ain old Bible gospel. At the close n The
address General Sylvanus Cadwaidar
vice-moderator and ruling elder made
the opening prayer.
Rev. William Nj. Hersman of San Ma
tin, Santa Clara County, was choser
moderator without opposition. He vii
appoint his assistant al the morning SO.
SION. The stated clerk aud tr,asneer !,
Rev. William S. Y lung of Los Ance1es
permanent CLERK, Frank H. Babb San
Jose; temporary clerks, Rev. r. W Rey.
nolds, San Francisco, and Rev. G. II
Biglow, Sacramento
Tomorrow mornings session will onen
at O'Clock. Af.er the routine business
there will be reports of committees ON
church erection, ministerial relief. In the
afternoon aid for colleges, svstematic
benficence and the young peoples so.
cietes v i'll b. discussed, after which the
two hundred and iItie-h anniversary a
the Westminster sIanda- ts will be ce,e
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
The Kerso Company Will Fight.

On Wednesday of next week the attorneys
for the John Kelso Company will appear in
the United States District Court and Will
move to quash the summons on The ground
that 1t was issued illegally. The summons
has been issued under he provisions of the
Penal Code, and cited the company, by John
Kelso, lis president, as its legal representa-
tive, to appear for trial on a charge oil having
violated the eight-hour law in work being
done by the company in excayating for the
site of the new postcfiee building.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
The Momen,a SHnnd

workers conference was held by the
Woman's Board OF Home Missions at the Pres
byterian Chinese Mission yesterday after rnoon.
Mrs. Frederick H. Pierson, corresponding sec
retary, answered all questions put to her e.
gardiug the work of the home missions. A
reception was held afterward, At which short
addresses were made by the officers of the va
rIous societies Rev. Percy Sheldon, a mis-
sionsry from Alaska, and Ex-Governor James
Shakley were present The seventeenth an
nual meeting of the Women's Syrodical Soci-
ETY. of Home Missions OF California will take
place in the First Presby Church, Oak
land tomorrow
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
TRIED TO END HER LIFE.
Mrs. Clara Harrison Attempts Suicide
In Prison.

Mrs. Clara Harrison Attempts Suicide
In Prison.
OAKLAND, Oct. 2l.-Mrs Clara Hsrri.
son, wHo has had much notoriety during
the past few years on account OF her many
vagaries, tried to hang herself in the City
Prison tonight. Mrs. Harrison was
brought to the prison and booked for
drunkenness. Soon after being locked up
she went into closet and tried TO hang
herself with her handkerchief to the ba RS
at the window. Her fellow prisoners
called the iailer and she was rescued be-
fore any harm was done. One OF her
strongest ballucinations is that she is The
wife OF Jailer Swan and the daughter of
Cantain Fletcher.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
Verdict of Accidental Death.

The Coroner's jury yesterday, in the case of
Howard Wildgans, the two-year-old boy who
was run over and killed by streetcar on
Harrison street, returned a verdict that the
deceased was kliied accldentaliy, and that the
company was to blame for failing to furnis h
the cars with proper tenders. The evidence
showed that he child ran in front of the ear.
and that the motorman did all that was pos
sible TO stop The car.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
Duffy's Pure
Malt WhiskeY.

BY stirring up and enriching
the torpid blood it increases the
natural heat, which is the best
defense against the dangerous
effects of cold and damp. 1t
drives away tired, languid feel
ings, tones up the digestion and
brings the glow of health to
every part of the body.
All grocers and druggists sell it.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22

morning she and Twigg met Riordan and
two other men and they took the woman
away from Tw:gg, who followed them TO
the house on Grant avenue. Riordan and
one of the other two assaulted Twigg, W no
drew pocket knife and defended him
self
Riordan is recovering at the City and
County Hospital, and this morning on
the advice OF his attorney Twigg will sur-
render himself on charge OF assault to
murder.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
Alameda Notes.

ALAMEDA, Oct. 81 The Adelphian Club
VIII meet on Saturday at Tucker Hall TO per-
rect incorporation proceedings.
mere are no more de- p-water ships in the
estuary, the last of them having been lowed
cut 10 take " heat cargo
City treasurer Wheeler is preparing state
ment showing the entire expenditure OF the
city's electric light plant.
yosemite Council Of the Improved Order of
Red Men will give an entertainments next
week. Saturday evening. at Banding Hall
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
Bennett Still at Liberty.

Every effort of the police to recspture James
G. Bennett. the would-be murderer and sui
eide who escaped from the Receiving Hospital
several days ago, has been fruitiess 1t was
sscertained that Bennett after escaping was
driven in hack 10 the ferry and taken to a
lodgingAhouse near the residence of his broth
er-ln-law in Alameda, where he remained for
few days. Since then no trace of him as
been found.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
Seven Cow. Were Diseased.

DR.. O'Rourke, Veterinary, and James Dock
cry, Chief Food Inspector of the Board of
Health, have just finished an examination of
the herds of the American dairy owned by
Mayer Bros, and found seven out OF fifty three
cows TO be affecIed with tuberculosis The
diseased cattle were killed.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22

brated. The speakers are Rev. H. B.
Gage, Riverside; Rev. H. c. Minton, San
francisco; Rev. John Hempklll and Rev.
William Alexander. The evening session
Will be held In the First Presbv terian
Church, with Rev. w. c. Roberts and
Mrs. +. H. Pearson a. speakers.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
The First Born" Goes to London

Manager Fred Belasco of the Alcazar Thea
ter is in receipt of telegram fir ON his brother
David Beiaseo, the dramstist giving the in
formation that 1.-The First Born" Powers
fascinating little Chinese drama, Will be pre-
sented at the Duke OF YORK Theater, London,
on November 2. The original Aicazar COM
pany will also interpret the characters in the
me tropols OF Great Britain, leaving New York
City on the UmbrIa tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
Changeable
Weather

throws the human machinery
out of gear, relaxes the system
and renders us more susceptible
to catching colds, coughs, chills,
the grip or pneumonia. But all
of these dangers of fall and win
ter can be safely faced if the
system is only fortified with
the stimulative nourishment
provided by
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
Tho Boy Safe Crackers.

Lewis ellison and Frank Burns, the boy safe
crackers who operated on the safes in the
offices of N. Builerdick, 1850 Mission street,
and J. Schulken, 1854 Mission street. on Octo-
ber 10, were sent by Judge Low yesterday to
the Boys and Girls Aid society They From-
ised 10 behave themselves and not read any
more dime novels OF the Jesse James kind.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22

picion that there was anything wrong in
the accounts of the office. No examina-
ton OF the books was plated, and
no reason is known for LYONS becom IL g
frightened and making The attempt TO
cover his tracks
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
OCEAN TRAVEL.
OCEAN TRAVEL.
PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP co.

CTEAMERs LEAVE BROADWAY AEa.
- wharf San Francisco follows: 2aAS&
For poT in Alaska A. M, oct. 3, 3, 13, Is, %
2s, and every fifth day thereafter.
For Victoria, Vancouver (B C.), Port Town
send, Seattle, Tacoma, Everett. Anacortes AMI
New Whatcom (BellLgham Bay, Wash.l A. NJ
Oct g. g. IL. 8. %, 3. and every fifth day thers
after, connecting at Vancouver with the c. p. Ry,
at Tacoma with n. p. Ry. Seattle with q.
n. Ry., and Alaska steamers
For Eureka (Humboldt Bay), Str Pomona
p. n, Oct. / 8. 8, 3. 1S, % 26. 80; Nov. 3 g.
12 16. 20. "a. %.
For anita Cruz, Monterey, San Sin, yucos
Port 4 az Nrd (SN1 Luis Obispo), .r. Sautl
Barbara, sntu Hueneme, san pc o. LAST san
Pedro (L5s Al r-='esl ard Newrcrt. 9 A. N, oct
]. S Is, II, 4, 25. p, ana ever Iour,h 1ay
thereafter.
For san lieso. stopping only at Tort Harrori
(San Lui. Obspol, So "a rOars, Port .Oa An
geles, lOucO Los AngelesJ aud New port, Il
A. NJ, 20. < 7. J. 10 20 27. 81, and every
For Ensenada. MagdaIena Bay, San jose del
Cabo. Mazatlan. Altata, La Paz. Santa D OSAKA
and Guaymas (Mex.) 10 A. M, I'd OF each month.
The Company reserves the right to change with
out previous notice steamers, sailing dates and
hours OF sailing
TKT. OFFIcE-PALACE HOTEL. NEW MONT
eoMERY ST.
GOODALIa PERKINS & CO., Gen'l Agents
10 Market ST.. san Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
Calvary Presbyterian Church.

An election OF elders and deacons took place
at Calvary Presby terian Church on Wednes-
day evening with the foilowing result
johnson, G. b. Macdougall, Z. l. Robin and
George c. Turner; deacons-F. MCGEE, H.
Blackwood, Howard Chadborne and Leon
Ouimiay
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
"Parad.se Lost. -

Rabbi Meyers will preach tomorrow morn
ing nj he Bush-street Temple or Paradise
Lost" The public is cordially invited,
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
CrnSSmal'S SlacifiG MiXtlra

With this emedy persons can cure themselves
without the least exposure ch ange of diet,
change in application to business. The medicine
contains nothing that Is Of the loAst injury
o bottle
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22

New rails. new tie, ballast, new bridges
The shortest crossing OF the desert and a country
tina in e>ts b its varied and beautiful scenery.
The highest srade of passenger equipment and
meals at Harvey's famous dinir g-rcoms
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-22
Mr., w Apderson & dhtr,

salt Lake City
o Pass. Oakland
III + Dobsop. Centralia
Mrs Engel bury, Portland
Nj Pardee, Marysv.lle
Mrs VI L Westcott. Prtld
A Don. Dunedin, y u
Lewis KAISER, Du edin
Mrs > Aarringtos, Prtlnd
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-01-30

Professor Whitney, United States soil
moisture expert, speaking Of eastern
Kansas, says: wherever u drop OF
rainwater flows OFF of the plowed field,
It is an indication that the soil is not
IN proper physical condition. Who're
this occurs in dry soil, the main prep
aration of tho soil should be ms deep MS
possible, so that water may be carried
down and thus diminish tho rapidity Of
the evaporation and loss from the sur
face. Subsoiling will be found inyalua-
bic in opening up the close and compact
Rubsoil, A farmer ran tell whether his
soil needs subsoiling by noticing whether
any water flows of the surface Of his
hioweq Acids sr not"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-01-30
Juab stake.

President: VIM Paxman, Nephi.
Counselors: Charles Sperry, James w.
Paxman. Ncphi.
.Lilnh Coiillin LIlnh
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-01-30

Following are the names and ad-
dresses OF presidents OF ssverll OF tho
missions OF the Church where mission.
airy work ia being coniuctet:
Dvtn, - will n.-.f1... 40 ~