The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-22

trict would join in this movement its success
will soon be secured. Respectfully submitted,
ADoLPH SUTRo.
Then followed the reading of the partc-
ular expression OF opinion for which the
meeting had been called-the reasons why
the cemetery should be removed.
The push" from the graveyards, led
by NJ. Haverty OF Laurel Hill Cemetery,
Thomas Kerr of the Odd Fellows' Gene
terry and Joseph Andrews of the Masonic
Cemetery, roared, mo, no, no."
Chairman Hubs said that the disturb
ers were not property-owners IN the dis
trict.
People would never know there was
cemetery here at all if il wasn't for you"
shouted one of the grave-diggers.
E. P. E. Troy arose and demonstrated
with the disturbers. Ii they did not like
the meeting they should go away and
hold meeting by themselves.
Haverly interrupted Troy several times.
and the chairman demanded that Police
man Hogan should arrest him, but Hogan
refused TO do so. He said that there was
no disturbance.
The confusion became so great and the
language used by the rough element who
packed the meeting became so foul that
nearly all the women left the hall in ter
ror and disgust.
Chairman Hubs proceeded to make
speech calling for order, but ne was inter-
rupted with cries OF "Amen!'
YES it is amen" retorted the chair
man, land so mote it be.
President Hazel of the Western Addi-
tion Club attempted to speak, but he was
insulted.
The arrival of Officer Schafer and the ar
rest of Haverty restored order, most of
the mob leaving the hall to the orderly
people, and the meeting proceeded with
out further interruption.
Mr.. Troy argued that the cemeteries
prevented the opening of the streets and
south of the cemeteries to the park the
streets were blocked. He did not believe
that it was fair proceeding to allow the
disturbers to participate in the dellber-
atoms because they had come evidently
with instructions to break up the meeting.
He was astonished that persons "who
| sold their manhood for a drink should
| disturb a meeting and brighten away
| large numbe of lady owners of property
| in the district.
When the people OF San Francisco saw
| that men working in the cemeteries would
| go to an orderly meeting and act like
| rowdies iney would frown down such out
rageous conduct. The people would be
aroused to Indignation by the action OF
these rowdies.
That's right" cried a young lady
standing near the door. Give it to
| them"
! Mr. Troy did not believe that persons
| interested in the cemeteries were entitled
! to any justice whatever. and because of
! their disgra ceful conduct at the meeting
| he would insist upon the removal of all
| the cemeteries.
Chairman Hubbs announced that here
| after meetings would be held every
| Wednesday night and that no one would
| be admitted without a card Of invitation
from tho chairman. land, +" added he. with
| 8 significant emphasis, I'VE will send
cards only to gentlemen"
Then Mr.. Hubbs gently chided the few
| disturbers who had remained, but who
were orderly in the stalwart presence OF
| Policeman Schafer.
john Henderson, the next speaker, re-
marked that he thought be had dropped
| into an old-time political ward meeting
when the disturbance was at its height.
Then be turned to the subject OF the
healthiulness of Richmond.
He said that cemeteries were always
located upon healthy sites, with fine
view. In the present case the cemeteries
| were on ground from which a splendid
view of the bay and Mount Tamalpai.
| and Mount Dlablo could be had because
people wanted magnificent prospect for
a grave, though what use dead man
! would have for a fine view he was at a
| loss to imagine.
| The people who select a grave for a
| friend, very often did not care a rap where
their friend lived when he was alive, .sbut
when he is dead and can't enjoy it he is
given sunny slope and a fine view.
That WAS why the resident of Tar Flat
| was buried out in the Western Addition
added Mrs Henderson.
| Cemeteries brought no business to the
district. you can't make money and be
successful alongside of a graveyard" no
added.
| Secretary Maloney read the names OF
| the following property owners who had
| been appoin TED as a committee to bring
the matter before the Supervisors: Adolph
Sutro, ]. G. Jordan, George T. Marsh, A
| Sbarboro, c. II. Hubbs, A. S. Simonds, J.
G. Buckell, Prentice Smith, NJ. v. Samuels
and ]. 6. Maloney.
Major B. McKinne called attention to q
district from which cow ranches h ad been
| removed, and on which site beautiful resi-
dences had been erected and the value of
| which had increased ten fold
He argued that no, one had a right 10
| sell lots in the City Cemetery, because the
cemetery belonged to the whole people of
| the City and County. New communities
in the City were generally conserv alive
| and good people, and that was the kind of
| people who had settled in the Richmond
| District.
| The resolutions were adopted and the
meeting Adjourned.
|
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