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The San Francisco call., 1897-03-12
RUSSELL ALL BROKEN Up
Supervisors Surprised the Clerk
of the Board on His
Birthday.
Complimentary Preamble and Reso-
lutions Followed Up by
Presentation.

John A. Russell, clerk of the Board of
Supervisors, yesterday celebrated his
sixty-ffth birthday. By accident the Su-
pervisors who constitute the Committee
on Streets heard of the fact and prepared
to give him a pleasant surprise in the
shape of gift and some resolutions, the
latter being the handiwork of Jack Bon
net, who gladly co-operated with the COM
mittee. The work of the Street Commit
tee was really done, when quee--looking
document came to Clerk Russell to read.
Mr.. Russell puzzled over it, and after a
little found out that it referred to MIN.
Then Chairman Devany of the Street
Committee came to the rescue and read
the following:
WHEREAS, Father Time having vouchsafed
the veteran clerk of the Board of Supervisors
of this City and County the attainment of his
sixty-ffth birthday without the loss of any
thing more serious than the capillary adorn-
ment of his venerable head, the members OF
the Street Committee feel that they should at
this time felicitate themselves upon their good
fortune in having q man of such genial nature,
patient and palnstaking dspos ition, sterling
integrity and exceptional fitness for the
duties of his important office to assist and
guide them in the performance of their official
labors: and, whereas, 1t Is the desire OF the
members of this committee that John A.
deliberations for an indefinite period or, at
least until all the streets on the official map
have been accepted, and the proposed sewer
system south of the park completed and the
Battle Mountain controversy settled, there
fore
RESOLVED, That the tenure of office of the
present clerk of the Board of Supervisors be
and the same is hereby extended indefinitely,
and Father Time is hereby requested 10 take
notice; and be 1t further
Eesolued That the members of the Street
Committee join in the bestowal upon their
worthy clerk of q small token OF their esteem,
hoping that it win enable him in future years
to recall with some degree of pleasure the
siXty-fifth anniversary OF his birth, which was
reached after quarter of a century of faith
full service in the interest of the public.
This was followed up with the presenta-
ton of a gold matchbox.
Mr.. Russell answered as best he could,
but there was an appearance of moisture
Just under his eyeglasses and he was
really "alI broken up" But what he said
brought out a round of applause.
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struction of the edifice is Mr.. Bellows
hesitation in choosing from the designs
and plans submitted by mberless archi-
tects the one that pleases him most.
No limit has been placed on the cost,
providing the structure is modern in its
conveniences and handsome it its appear
ance.
In Mr.. Bellows undecided state of
mind as to choice he is inclined to leave
judgment in the hands of his prospective
tenants, among whom is the San Fran
cisco Press Club The mem bers OF that
organization are decidedly critical, and
when they arrive at q conclusion 1t is
quite likely that the finest building in
the City will be started on its way TO the
skies.
At the present time, subject to recon-
sideration, however, the design presented
by NJ. J. Lyon, the architect seems to
ave the preference.
1t represents an eight-story fireproof
structure, 130 feet high, S712 teet frontage
and 1917 feet deep.
The lower floors front are 10 be faced
with polished granite and the balance of
the building viii be of terra-cotta and buff
brick.
The entrance proper leading to the ele-
vators and stairways are to be OF onyx and
bronze.
On either side of the main entrance will
be thirty eight foot archway for store
purposes.
Three stories above these arches will be
used for offices, with nine windows facing
the square.
Two stories will be devoted to apart
ments, each comprising bedroom, par
Tor, bath, lobby and hallway. These
apartments are to be so arranged that any
mum Der of them, from two to twelve, may
be thrown into one vast apartment if so
required.
The crowning piece of the structure is
the eighth story the Press Club contem-
plates occupying.
The Geary-street frontage is to be taken
up entirely by the grillroom on the east
erly corner, the smoking-room in the GEN.
ter of the building and loungin groom
on the westerly corner. Back of the grill
room are to be the bar, pantry, three card
rooms and finally the immense jinksroom,
above which will tower grand glass
dome.
On the other side, back of the lounging-
room, are to be the directors meeting
rooms and a cloakroom, from which a
stairway will reach the dome and roof,
where it is proposed to have a garden.
Almost opposite the exits from the two
elevators vast New England chimney
place will furnish place for immense fam
| ing logs, disseminating warmth even to
that part of the building where callers are
to wait after sending in their cards to
mem bers.
The entire building will be illuminated
by electricity.
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Prospect of a Lively Time
in the Produce
Exchange.
A Proposed Amendment to the
Constitution to Be
Opposed.
Directors Aim to Cut Into the Oper.
ations of the Bucket. Shop
Manipulators.

There isevery prospect OF a lively time
in the San Francisco Produce Exchange
on Monday next when the organization
meets in special session to consider pro-
posed change in the constitution of the
exchange.
The board OF directors propose to amend
section % of article 5, so as to prohibit
members from having dealings OF any
character with the outside concerns that,
in the parlance of the exchange. are called
"bucket-shops."
Not only are they not to deal with them,
but they are prohibited from giving them
information, receiving information from
them, and even from communicating with
them.
Should the amendment carry, the first
offense will be punished by suspension
and the second by expulsion from the
exchange.
1t is understood, however, that bitter
fight is TO made against the amendment
by an element in the exchange that
objects to restrictions being placed about
its dealings and movements. These
brokers claim that the policy of the board
of directors is narrow gauge and that if it
is allowed to dominate the memb bers to too
great an extent the result will be dis
astrous to the interests of the
organization.
sit is a weh-understood fact" said
prominent memb ber, who did not care to
have his name used, "that this amend
ment is directed particularly against one
bucket-shop which is doing considerable
business. 1t is all very well to shut
brcket-shop proprietors out of the ex-
change-and this was done in the case Of
the very man they are trying to down
but the members will not tolerate such re-
strictions. The matter amounts to this:
"At the exchange no transactions are
allowed where the margin deposited is
less than $500, while in these outside
houses operations that only require few
dollars can be carried on.
"For some reason the directorslhave got
it into their heads that If they run the
buckei-shops out of existence the exchange
will get the business they now transact.
This is not the case, for few of the bucket
shop operators have $2C0 and could not
afford to deal through the exchange.
II do not propose to be reported and
suspended if l meet man on the street
and stop to talk to him. Yet such would
be the result should this pernicious amend
ment be allowed to go into our constitu-
ton and bylaws. / anticipate a lively
session on Monday and feel sure that the
amendment will be defeated"
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-12
\ FAMOUS ATHLETE,
Arrival of Ex.Alderman Dunno,
a Champion Handball
Player.
He Will Contest Against Two Well.
Known Ball Smashers
To-Day

Next to Phil Casey the greatest hand
ball-player of the world is ex-Alderman
James Dunno of Brooklyn, n. Y.
Mr.. Dunno is now over IS years of age
and does not look to be so years, so well
is the athlete preserved. 1t is not more
than a few months ago when Dunno and
Casey defeated the two champions of Chi
cago in best seven out of eleven games of
81 aces. 1t was a contest of two old men
against two young men, and the old ones
came out victorious. The consideration
was $1,000 side and the double handed
cham pionship of the world.
Mr.. Dunno arrived yesterday from New
York and will leave this City on Monday
evening for Carson in the company of AL
Smith. the stakeholder of the big fight,
and Colonel John Hopkins, the we'll
known manager of theatrical shows.
Yesterday Phil Ryan of the San Fran
cisco handb ball court received visit from
Mr.. Dunno, who played one game of ball,
using the spheres he brought with him
from New York. The Eastern handballs
made by Phil Casey are smaller and more
springy than the balls used by the players
of this coast.
Mr.. Dunno agreed to play match game
this afternoon, as large mum ber of the
lovers of handbalI are very anxious to see
him perform. The games arranged are
the best three out of five, between Dunno
and Bonnet against Nealon and Lenihan.
The contests will take place this afternoon
at the San Francisco ball court, and, as
this may be the last opportunity the de-
votees Of the game will have of seeing ex-
Alderman Dunno punish hand ball,
doubtless a large gathering will be present,
particularly as the admission to the court
will be iree on this occasion.
Mr.. Dunno says that the sports Of New
York are nearly all strong Corbett men,
and that they will bet large sums of money
when they learn positively from their
friends that the Californian is in condition
to 20 a hard race.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-12
THE BURNS MON UMENT.
Spirited Session of the Com.
mittee Last
Night.
Movements Under Way Tending to
the Success Cf the Patriotic
Undertaking

The Burns monument committee held a
short but spirited session at Scottish Hall
last night. The entire committee has not
as yet been completed. There still re-
main fourteen names to be added. Those
are TO be selected by d. h. Mcneil, James
McNab and John f. Kennedy. all of whom
selections and notify the secretary. Y. c..
Lawson, at the auditors office of Wells,
Fargo & Co.
There is desire on the part or the exec
utive committee of the Burns monument
to cooperate with the games commit iee
of the Caledonian Club, which body will
hold weekly meetings, commencing next
We k, TO make suita bic arrangements for
the annual picnic which will be held on
Saturday. May 90.
The name OF Colonel William Mac
Donald was presented by President Colin
M. Boyd and accepted. A letter of ac-
ceptancG was received from Robert Dick
son.
Chief D. R. McNeill of the Caledonian
Club stated that the picnic of his club
this year would surpass anything hereto
lore tempted as each and every MEM
ber would resolve himself into a commit
lee of one to make the affair decided
success. He had received cOnmunica-
tion!from Thomas Mckay OF Dairy, Scot
land, the champion hammer thrower OF
the country, notifying him that he Nc
Kay) would cross the Atlantic and the
continent to dispute honors with Thomas
ID. Carroll, the worlds champion ham mer.
thrower, of the Called donian Clnb OF this
City. This, with other athletic sports of
which the Scotch people were the world's $
leaders, would be introduced at the COM
ing festival
First Chieftain John Reid stated that
he had in contem platlon the giving of a
mammoth barbecue on the 18th of May.
The stock which it was pro posed to slaugh-
ter for this festival was now being put on
full diet. Several offers had been received
from prominent business houses donating
presents and prizes for the day.
George Davidson, real estate agent,
spoke in most encouraging manner over
the prospects of rea izing handsome sum
from the picnic.
Chairman c. NJ. Boyd fully coincided
with those views and stated that every
mail brought words of encouragement
and offers of assistance, both from men of
means and men of talent All were
willing and ready to do what lay in their
power to assistthe committee. With such
as urance at this stage OF the proceedings,
he saw no reason to doubt that the under
taking would be a grand success and one
that every Scotchman ana every lover of
poetry would be proud to look upon. The
committee meetings in the future will be
a the call of the chair.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-12
RUNNING HORSES
SHORT OF WORK
Four Favorites Beaten at
the Emeryville
Track.
Gybceiver Captured the TWO
Year-Old Event at
II to I.
Perseus Downed Morte Fonse Without
Much Efort-Rtta H Had
Speed.

A bet cannot be placed with any degree
nj certainty at the Emeryville track OF
late About one-third of the horses sent
to the post are short, and after showing a
sample of their speed during the early
stages of the running, blow up ana 1ail
hack beaten. I his is not solely the fauIt
of trainers, for during the recent rainy
smell they were unable to work thelr
horses over the course across the pay.
Consequently when that track reopeneo
the horses stabbed there during the 1ngle-
.ide meeting were unfit for any sort OF q
furnishing lace. The roads in the vicinity
of the track are also unfit to train horses
on.
The attendance was good yesterday,
and. as but two of the favorites won, the
ring had another profitable day.
DR.. G. went to the post to 5 favorlte
for the opening event over mile, and
after very poor ride at Slaughter's hands
finished second to Coda, 5-to 1 chance.
The hardest dump of the day was made
on the two-year-old scramble, both
Morana, the 20 10 favorite. and jim
Brownell, the 5 to second choice, ending
I'D in the rear division, after displaying
Iamentable lack of speed. Gypceiver, a
10 TO S1Ot, carry my NISoIi IVA lAAo SOAOA y
won in romping fashion from Rey Salazar,
a 20 to l outsider. Moringo, another long
shot, was third.
After receding from twos to 13 to Her
manita took the third race at mile very
cleyerIy. RoseIle made The running up to
within a furlong from the wire, whe re
Martin shook the fayorite up and she beat
the light weight out head.
A ton of coin went in on Perseus to win
the mile and furlong selling affair, and
he never gave his backers cause for uneas-
mess. Backed down to l to favoritism
Purser's geIding showed the way through
out winning by couple of lengths from
Morte Fonse in 1864. McLight was a
fair third.
After suffering many reverses Celia and
Sippy landed their first race since coming
TO California with the old campaigner
Simmons. Backed down from SKIES to
fours he led his field all the way, down
ing Double Quick, the second choice. by a
couple of lengths. Caliente, the 10
favorite, was evidently short, finishing
outside of the money.
The Burns 6 Waterhouse colt. Osric II,
went to the post a to choice for the
final six-furlong sprint, and after showing
his old-t time speed for half the distance
cashed in. Eta H, played from to to l,
then won easily from Lost Girl, to
chance.
EOfIouIno ora to-davIs e0frIeq.
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COLONEL OF THE FIRST.
Election Of James +. Smith to Sue
ceed Colonel William Macdonald,
Who kesigned.

The election for colonel of the First
Regiment Infantry, Second Brigade. N.
G. C., was held in the regimental armory
last night, and the result was a surprise 10
many.
Ever since the resignation of William
Macdonald as colonel of the First the i'm
preston prevaie that Lieutenant Colonel
Victor d. Duboce would be elected to fill
the vacancy, and the only one mentioned
in opposition to him was Major Huber. re-
tired, and that was the condition of affairs
until o'clock last night. when the Off
cers who were favorable TO Major Huber
held caucus and found that they were
short four votes to secure his election.
Then they decided 10 place another name
before the board of officers.
When the meeting was called TO order
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-12
FRATERNAL FELLOWSHIP.
Notes of the National Union-A New
Circle Of Companions Insti-
tuted

Peralta Council No. 769 is now firmly es-
tablished, having received its charter last
week.
Pacific Council has purchased a complete
new outfit for giving all the degrees and has
organized an initiating team and engaged n
new organist. At the last meeting the new
folders were distributed, containing list of
the mem bers-116 in ALL 'ladies' night'
will be given before this month is out
Golden Gate Council has just issued a hand
some new folder and roster, showing a men,
bershlp OF 1S2. AT It's NEE ting Tuesday even
ing one ca didate was initiated. number
OF new features will soon BE introduced to
make the meetings more interesting. At the
close OF the meeting light refreshments were
Arter.
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Daupbters of Liberty.

California Council No. 1, Daughters ofLiberty,
gave most enjoyable masquerade ball in So
cfal Hall in the Shiels building last night.
Early in the evening the hall was filled with
merry maskers, many of which wore novel
and others elegant and attractive costumes.
During the evening there was q large addition
to the attendance by the'arrival OF the mem
bers OF Starr King Alexander Hamilton and
Abe Lincoln councils, Junior Order United
American Mechanics. The event, which was
productive of much amusement, was under
the supervision of the committee OF arrange
ments, consisting of H. j. HASTE. Mrs. Eva
Hastie, Mrs. Trimble, Mrs. Olive Melluish and
Miss Grace L. Melluish, and the committee
was assisted by the following elective officers:
Mrs Annie Mcintyre, councillor; Miss Emma
Canters, vIce-councilor; Miss p Nolte, record
ing secretary; Will Meadows, financial secre-
tary; Mrs. Potter, treasurer.
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Social CounciI. O. C. F.

Social Council No. 46, o. c. F., gave an en-
tertaiu ment and grab-bag party In Washlns-
ton Hall, Red Mems building. last nlgh%
There was a great number present. ana ai'er
the programme there was great deal OF luh
for those who drew prizes from the grab-bag.
The following was the programme rendered
Piano 500. Miss A Tisdsle: vocal SOTO, MISS
Mamie Schutler; recita ton, A. GRANGER Voca,
duet. Harry Brown and Emma Salanis; mln9
reading, Professor Moeller. The commIttee o!
arrangements that had charge OF TINS pleasan1
affair and the dance that followed was com
Baccus. Mrs, Nav Garbarino Mrs NJ. A. Hob
son, Mrs Kate Hilton, w H. Stott, A. g. Baker
Charles 7. Dennis, Frank Ubhaus, Charles L.
Gn06a1
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Ingleside COursing.
Following is the drawing for the Ingleside
eoursiDp on Sunday:


coursing on Sunday:
Cron1n & McDonald's Lissak VS.. Bsrtel g.
Rosseter's Wayfarer, Merriwa kennels Waffle
bloom VS.. NJ. O'Connor's Lady Clifton.
George Parkinson's Blue Rock VS.. Larkey &
Rocks Myrtle. James Lacy's Beauty VS.. George
Parknson's Fireman, NJ Traynor's Flashlignt
vs. Port Costa Kennels Trump, t. Neenan's
Fair View VS.. T. Cooney's Hercules, J. Quane's
Captain Morse VS.. T. Gibson's Molly Bawn, NJ.
Fitzgbbon's Vanish VS.. P. McCabe's st.
Cloud, Crouin g. McDonald's Sky Ball VS.. Mira
Monte kennels Fire Ball, S. A. Portals Ell
bridge VS.. Bartel & Rosseter's Ben Hur, Bar
tel & Rosseter's santa Alicia VS.. Port Costa
Kennels Marguerite, Port Costa Kennels Tip
perary VS.. S. A. Portals Laurelwood, J. c.
Jones' GasIight VS.. NJ. Sullivan's Sir John Ar
not, Merriwa Kennels Minosa VS.. D. Shannon's
Seuorita, F. Cooney's Right Bower vs. T. Glib
sons Gripman. ]. Segge rsons White Chief vs..
NJ. Traynor's Valley Maid.
Prizes-$6O $25, $17 so, SIT so.
Next Wednesday tSt. Patrick's day. there
will be q stake for dogs that have not won first,
second or third prize since the opening of the
park. The entrance fee will be 81 So to
which the management adds $50. The draw
will take pace at Delta Hall on Monday
evening.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-12
NEW QUARTERS FOR
THE PRESS CLUB
They Are Soon to Be I,o.
Gated in the Rehlow
Building.
A Sky.scraping Edifce That
Will Be a Credit to
This City.
To Be Built on the Old Site of the
st. Marks Church, Facing
Union Square.

C. J. Behlow. vice. president OF the H.
Liebes Com pany. contemplates the erec-
ton of another "sky-scraper'' building, on
the site of the old St. Marks German
Lutheran Church on Geary street, near
Powell.
The location faces Union square and is
almost opposite the building of the Pacific
Union Club.
The only hitch in the Immediate con-
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Companions of the Forest.

new order of the Companions OF the Forest
branch OF the A. o. F. Friendly Society. was
instituted in Oakland on Wednesday night
with twenty seven charter members by
Supreme Chief Companion Mrs. S. Berenson
The following officers were installed:
Mrs. Elizabeth Norton, p. g. c.; Mrs. Mne
Adams. G. c.; Miss Short, s. C. c.: Mrs. Edna
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-12
SMALLPOX OR CHIOKEN-POX.

The Case of william Pearaon at the
Twenty Sixth Street Hospital.
William Pearson, 16 years old, supposed
to be suffering from chicken-pox, was re-
moved to the Twenty-sixth Street Hos
pital from 869 Market street on March 9.
The physicians having charge of the case,
DR.. Hirschfelder, superintendent, DR.. Will
hanson and Dr. Dudley, fear that the
patient is really victim of smallpox. and
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-12
The Veteran Firemen.

The Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Assocla-
ton, OF which Joseph S. Marshall is president
and James Pennycook is secretary, VIII give
an invitation promenade concert ana Dali IN
Pioneer He'll on Saturday night. An excellent
programme of musical selections has peen
prepared for the occasion.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-12
Friends of the Forest.

A new parlor of the Friends of the Forest
will shortly be Instituted in the Richmond
district by the officers of Pioneer Parlor. 1t
expects 10 have fifty charter mem bers.
Pioneer Parlor holds an open meeting on the
last Tuesday of every month, at whlch all
friends are welcome.
Lincoln Parlor initiated ten candidates at
its last-heId meeting.
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SELECTIONS FOR TO-DAY.

First trace-WoodIand Belle, Seigfried,
Adam Andrew.
Second drace-Gre en1eaf, Defender, Tom
Smith.
Third race-Rey Eel Salto, Little G,
Thorpe.
Fourth race-Judge Denny, Hotspur,
Monte Fonse.
Fifth race-Sallie CIicquot, Install
Iator, Bueno.
Sixth race - Summertime, Yankee
Doodle, NebuIa.
Seventh race-viking, May r, Mrs.
Shade.
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Cut Government Timber.

Suit was entered in the United States Circuit
Court yesterday by the United States against
David w. Jones' mill-ow1er and timberman
of Slskiyou County, to recover $500. The
complaint alleges that Jones cut large num-
Der OF trees on Government land and that he
is liable for damages in the sum mentioned.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-12

Ships built of steel are said TO be able to
carry 20 per cent more freight than those
of IRON.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-12

Patton, treasurer; Miss Barnardina schwarz,
F. s.; Mrs. Helen Lewis, R.; Mrs. May Cum
mins X. g.; Mrs. Maggie Morrison, L. u. Mrs.
Louise Coffey, l. g.; Mrs. Adina Lewis, o. e. !;
DR. Miles b. TAYLOR. physician.
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TO ADORN GEARY STREET.

though the sym ptoms were not sufficiently
advanced yesterday to make conclusive
diagnosis possible they thought it advisa-
BILE to have the patient conveyed TO the
smallpox hospital, where he now lies.
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BunNErT's Corn Cure. 1927 Montgomery st .25c
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ing are to-day's entries:

THE "CALL" RACING GUIDE.
mIe threeye purses
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struction of the edifice is Mr.. Behlow's
hesitation in choosing from the designs
and plans submitted by mum berless archi-