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The San Francisco call., 1897-01-22

ence, proceeded to discuss the planets,
comets and nebule in rapid detail. The
moon, she said, was not world
vaguely known, but a real locality, dis
tlnctly measured and having a topogra-
ply more familiar than some portions of
the earth. The chief characteristics OF the
moon are the absence Of visible water, the
scarcity of mountain chains, the multi
piici:y of mountains in ring form and the
strange system of white streaks which
radiate from some of them.
The planets Mars and Saturn were sub
sequently described. The former is known
to have light and dark tracts upon its sur
face; to rotate on its axis every twenty
four and half hours, and to have white
polar tracts, which increase and decrease
IN extent, as in the case of the Arctic and
Antartic regions on the earth. 1t was only
within the last few years, however, that
the so-called canals were known to be dis
tributed over its surface. These dark
tracts were formerly supposed to be the
Martian oceans, until in December, 1892,
Mr.. Schaeerle of the Lick Observatory
came to different con clusion, based upon
the presence of lines and ridges by which
these tracts were seen to be crossed. Per-
cival Lowell has corroborated this new
theory by the discovery of certain bright
lines never before distinctly discerned.
The planet Saturn, so unlike any known
to-day IN the universe, was a mystery to
astronomers and mathematicians untiI
the middle of the present century, when
the meteorological nature of the ringed
system was suspected and finally de-
termined by the spectroscopic researches
of Mr.. Keeler of the Allegheny Observa-
tory, and of Mr.. Doppler. These rings
are now known to be composed of myriads
of small satellites, each revolving in it's
own period round the planet.
A slide showing these interesting spec
troscopic phenomena, which Mr.. Keeler
made for Professor George Davidson, was,
by the courtesy of the latter, displayed
for the first time last night to a public
audience in this City.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-22
A BIG JOB UNCOVERED At THE
CITY AND COUNTY HOSPITAL
An Investigation Reveals Fraud and Falsity in the
Estimates Upon Which Bills Were
Allowed.

to in the bill are IN as bad condition now
as before the work was done. The white
wash has peeled and fallen off.
The plumb bing cuts big item in the
general expense, and this work IS to be
measured at once. The work will prob
ably take a week and some interesting
facts are expected to e revealed.
The general payroll shows that there
were time checks honored for which there
is positively no evidence of any work be-
ing done.
The Irregularities in charging the cost OF
repairs 10 the general funds OF the hospl-
tai has induced the Board of Health 10
employ a skillful accountant to 60 over
the books of the institution under DR..
Stainless administration.
This work will possibly take month s
time. Every item of repairs in the long
list, which has already cost $40, 7S9, will be
measured and examined in detail. There
are rumors that when the subject OF the
contracts for supplies is reached 1t will be
found that milk and vegetables were very
costly luXuries. Instances are recorded
where turnips were purchased for SO
cents dozen when selling IN the open
market for II cents.
Supervisors Rottanzi, Dodge and Gin
ton, as the Hospital Committee, visited
the hospital yesterday, and, after learning
the results of the experts work, declared
their intention of going before the Grand
Jury at once, and asking the me bers to
prob the affair to the bottom.
Its the worst condition of things"
said DR.. Rottanzi. Il ever heard of. No
other word will suit it but plain down
right theft. The guilty ones will be prose-
cuted at once"
DR.. Henry H. Hart, the charm an of the
Hospital Committee of the Board of
Health, said last night that the results of
the work of the experts thus far indicated
some startling revelations to follow.
"This is but the beginning" said DR..
Hart, "but we are fully satisfied that
something is radically wrong. We will
push the investigation to the bottom and
bring the guilty ones to justice, if posi-
BILE. We have appointed an expert ac-
countant of the books of the institution,
because we believe the real story lies
there"
Ex-Steward Robinson denies that he
had anything to do with the disposition of
the repair fund. The Board of Health
say that this is not quite probable, and
will pro oba bly, ask Robinson and Stable for
information to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-22
Emergency Home Enter
tainment at Native
Sons Hall.
Many Features of the Programme
Were by 0 ymp:c Club
Members.
The Success Of the Affair Largely
Due to the Eff,rts of Mrs.
William F sher.

A fair-sized audience spent delightful
time in Native Sons Hall last evening
enjoying vaudeville programme given
to raise funds for permanent institution
to be known as the Emergency Home for
Waits.
The affair was entirely under the man
agement of Mrs. William Fisher, vice
president of the home, as Mrs. John
Pettee. the president, fell i'll yesterday
morning and was unable to be present.
Both ladies have devoted most of their
time during the last three days to making
arrangements for the entertainment and
assisting in the sale of tickets.
The programme opened with an over
ture by Blanchard's orchestra, being fol-
lowed by the Girls Alumn@ Glee Club,
under the leadership OF Baroness Won
Meyerinck.
Then came a boxing contest by Messrs.
Olympic Club. They cuffed each other
energetically for three fast rounds. Cap
tain Howard Taylor acted as master Of
ceremonies and timekeeper.
Miss Caroline Shindler, soprano song
stress favorably known in local musical
circles, rendered the song ITO Sevilla"
and was encored.
Messrs. Steyman, Toohing and Nc
Nally of the Acme Athletic Club gave a
clever exhibition of acrobatic features
and were recalled as compliment for
their efforts.
Messrs. Dana Thompson and Frank
Duck OF the Olympic Club appeared In a
character sketch EN- bracing tumbling and
clownish features. Thompson is the cele-
brated boy swimmer and Duck very
nimble acrobat.
The Knickerbocker quartet, composed
of Messrs. D. M. Lawrence, G. M. Elliot,
d. B. Crane and l.. A. Larsen, finished the
excellently rendered programme with sew
eral choice vocal selections.
The floor was cleared of chairs and
majority of those present devoted their
service to the muse of dance till some
''wee sma' hour avant the twa."
Mrs Fisher is enthusiastic on the sub
ject of the Emergency Home for Waits,
and is happy that her efforts toward it
have been so we'll appreciated. Similar
entertainments may follow.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-22

sion. So Captain Vining was duly
drummed out, and shortly afterward, to
his bewilderment, drummed in again.
Then the secret came out. Captain
Bailey, the arch-conspirator, stepped for
ward and presented the past commander
with a valuable gold G. A. R. badge,
beIngfa fac-simile of the time-honored
G. A. R. badge, with two notable excep-
tons, that instead of being made OF gun
metal it was com posed of gold, the coors
being preserved by means OF diamonds
and red and blue garnets. On the back
was the inscription: ITO A. ]. Vinlng,
past post commander. Presented by the
comrades of George H. Thomas Post No.
2, G. A. R., January 16, 1897"
The band played Hail to the Chief"
Commander Bailey made an eloquent
after recovering from the shock-replie
with ''the speech of his life" Then the
doors were closed and mo guilty man
could escape" until he had sampled the
popular past commanders liberal hos
pitalltY,
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-22
TO AID THE MAYOR.
A Rumored Bill to Give Him Grea
Amounting Power.

Rumored Bill to Give Him Greater
Appointing Power.
1t was rumored at the City Hall yester-
day that the Mayor and Board of Super
visors had agreed upon bill for the
modification of the City government, to
be sent to Sacramen to.
BY its provisions. the rumor runs, the
Mayor is to be given the power to appoint
park, police and fire commissioners, also
me M bers of the Board of Health. Other
provisions tend 10 transfer various powers
from the States chief Executive to the
Mayor and Board of Supervisors.
Seen in regard to the matter last night,
Mayor Phelan said: ~ do not know any
thing about the matter, and l have little
hope tor any Immediate legislation in
that direction"
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-22
IngIeside Coursing.

The drawing of dogs for the Ingleside cours-
ing next Sunday resulted as follows:
Old dog stake-Blue Rock VS.. Flashlight Gee
Whiz vs. SAM Amesport VS.. Skylark, Susie VS..
Donald, Sunol VS.. Lady Campbell, Whip Jr. VS.
Speed. Magnet vs.Pacife Queen, Commodore VS..
Said Pasha, Daisy Bell VS. Lady Clifton, Black
bird vs. Mercy Maid, Fireman VS.. Bran, Reuben
Glue VS.. Valley Maid, Old Glory VS.. Queen B.
Benalon VS.. West Side, Jimmy Cork VS.. Elec
tric Sir Walter VS.. Clevernes.
Przes-$45 first, $25 second, $12 third, $12
fourth.
Puppy stake-Port Costa VS.. Queen A. Dom
caster VS.. Brimbo, Experiment VS.. Myrtle, Lit
tie Pete VS., Jerome, Nellie Daily VS.. Restless,
Articus VS.. White Clifton, GYPSY VS.. Fleet
wood, Tessie Fair VS.. Jim Daily, Mig VS.. Babe
Murphy, Young Clifton VS.. Miss Murphy, Tod
Sloan VS.. Prince Pluto, Alice D VS.. Grasshop-
per, Rustic VS.. Jessie.
Prizes first; SIT, second; $10 third;
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-22
Nursery for Homeless Children.

The annual meeting OF the board of mana
gers of the San Francisco Nursery for Home
less Children was held at the nursery, $40
Harrison street, Tuesday, January IL. The
following ladies will serve as officers of the
board for the coming year: President, Mrs. S.
Z. Hollis; first yice-president Mrs. F. Bertz;
second vice. president, Mrs. William Frank:
corresponding secretary, Miss s.. E. Cowell F.:
recording secretary, Mrs. w. Jackson; treas
urer, Mrs. Samuel B. McLenegan.
The debt of 5000 which confronted those
interested in the institution on January /.
1896, has been reduced to $500 during the
year, and still the home has had within its
walls seventy-two children. four more than
ever before.
Earnest effort on the part OF the ladies
OF the board, together with the kind
cooperation of friends, has brought about
this encouraging state of affairs, but it is the
sincere hope of every one interested that new
friends enough may be gained to assist in en-
tirely wiping out the present indebtedness.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-22

of Power, but the vote was very close the
totals being Power 1856, Hoey 7S3. The
original count was Power 1872, Hoey ITO.
Two other election contests are on at
the new City Hall. One is p. D. Code Jr,
against f. E. Mahoney, for the Assembly
in the Thirty fourth Assem- bly, District
Mahoney is the sitting member. Testi-
mony has been taken during the past two
days by Justices of the Peace Barry and
Groezinger, sitting together. The contest
of Mccarthy against Sidney Hall in the
Twenty third Senatorial District will also
be heard
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-22
KILLED BY A FALL.
William Smadake Dies of Injuries He
ceived About the Heat.

ceived About the Heat.
William Smadake, liquordealer, who
resided at the corner of Mission and
Eighth streets, died last evening in the
Lane Hospital from the result of injuries
about the head received on the afternoon
of the 18th inst. Mr.. Smadake was on his
way home when the accident that resulted
in his death occurred
He was passing number of iron cast
ings lying on the side walk, when his foot
slipped and he fell, his head striking one
of the castings. He was removed to the
Lane Hospital, where it was found that
he was suffering from concussion OF the
brain. He was carefully treated, but
failed to rally, and last evening sue
cum bed.
The deceased was 81 years of age, and
leaves three minor children.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-22
CELESTIAL SCENERY.
Interesting Astronomical Lecture by
Miss Rose O'Halloran.

Miss Rose O'Halloran.
Those interested in astronomical SUBJ
jects were attracted in large numbers to
the Union-square Hall last night to hear
Miss Rose O'Halloran, one of the directors
of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific
Coast, deliver an illustrated lecture on
Celestial Scenery" More than sixty
splendid views of the heavenly bodies
were displayed by means of the stereopti-
con during the evening.
The lecturer, having introduced her
subject with few observations on the
modern development of astronomical sci
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-22
Endeavorers, Crazy Social.

A "crazy sociap' was held last evening at
Twelfth-street Christian Church for the pur-
pose of Kissing money to meet the pledge of
$175 promised the Christian Eudeavor '97
convention fund. It's name was appropriate,
alleged musicians tried and the whole pro-
gramme was a burlesque, which, pleased the
audience greatly. J. ]. Ford, F. S. Brown,
Rev. F. s. Ford, william Connolly, ]. D. Ford
and J. t. Nash appeared in sundry specialties
out of tune.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-22
POWER WON BY TWO VOTES.

Recount in the Thirty-Second Assembly
District Completed Yesterday.
A special legislative committee yester-
day completed the recount of the votes
cast for Hoey and Power for Assembly
man in the Thirty-second Assembly Dis
trict. The count confirmed the election
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-22
A. ]. VINING HONORED.
The Popular Past Commander of
George II. Thomas Post Presented
With Handsome Token.

When A. J. Vining, past commander of
George H. Thomas Post No. 2. G. A. R.,
arrived at the post rooms on Monday
night be was surprised to learn that he
was under arrest. A mighty shout had
greeted his entrance, and now, despite
his protest, Senior ice-Commander ].
Murray Bailey ord cred the officer of the
guard to run him out on the charge of
being outside the lines without permis-
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-22
Arrested for Grand LARCENY.

George Brown, a waiter in Kearny-street
resort, was arrested early yesterday morning
on complaint of Martin Stable, resident of
Pinole and detained at the California-street
police station on a charge of grand larceny.
Stable alleges that the prisoner extracted $35
from his pocket when he was serving him
with bottle OF beer.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-22
MIDWEEK THEATER NOTES
Some of the Specialties In "The Devils
Auction"-C oming Attractions
for Next Week,

Z "The Devils Auction" is one of the
most attractive performances that the
Colum bia Theater has had for some time.
ALI its variety turns" are clever. Some
of those which appear to have pleased the
public most are the comic cyclers, as
sisted by the clever trick rider Alexander
Decker, and the aerial grotesque act OF
Tonner and Frobel who perform on
fraiI ladder and trapeze attached to the
highest point of the proscenium arch.
Miss Mayo, the singing aud dancing SOU
brette, has become quite favorite, and
Richard T. Browns varied performances
make him one of the leading features of
the present edition of The DEVILS Auc-
ton, F"
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-22

"Jack and the Beanstalk'' is just closing
a very successful run at the Tivoli. It's
last performance will take place on Sun
day evening. "Msritana" will open on
Monday night for five performances, and
on Saturday evening, the 30th inst,
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp" will
be produced.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-22

LADIES' DERBY KID GLOVES-A two
clasped glove with a heavy hemstitched
back; very satisfactory assortment,
guaranteed in every respect; cleaned
and mended free; give them a trial
trice $1.50 pair.
THE SWEETEST THING IN YELLING
just ow is here at 65c yard; ask to
see IL.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-22

THE CELEBRATED JOUVIN KID
GLOVE-The best glove made for the
money; warranted in every respect; a
grand line of colors and sizes; an old
standard here and with many friends;
large buttons. $1.5Oa pair.
WE HAVE A SPECIAL CHENILLE DOT
MESH YELLING at soc a yard to-day;
it is grand thing See 1t.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-22

JEwELRy store. 5 to z Third street. removed to
303 Kearny street.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-22

The mem bers of the Alcazar company,
aided by Company L, First Regiment,
N. 6. c., are giving successful perform
ances of "a Fair Rebel" The play is
prettily staged, and the receiving of tele-
graphic messages is feature that never
fails to interest the audience. Next Mon
day "Au the Comforts of Home" will be
revIvad
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-22

The Orpheum's bill is drawing well this
week as usual. The Frantz Family's
startling gymnastic performances are in
teresting the public, and John Wilson's
tramp i'm personation has taken well. The
Hungarian orchestra remains one of the
chief attractions of the bill.
Against the Stream" is proving popu-
lar at the Grand Opera house. The drama
is an interesting one and has some very
realistic effects
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-08-04
Groceries

You must eat-you must buy your
groceries somewhere. If you are a
bit particular about your food, and
the prices you pay for it--come here.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-08-04

Our stock OF Canned Fruits is I'M
excelled and what is better still,
they are not high-pnced.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-24
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.

Horny Russell, who was born at Sherner
ON December a, isl2. - the oldest Iivins
English composer. He has composed and
published more than 500 songs.
lgumi Yosuka. tlre inver.or OF the lin.
rikSha, now grown old has applied 10 the
jaranese government for n pension. HIS
invention was mare before Japan had a
patent law
Y, \. Richards Of Hartford, Conn., Inns
taken out iT patents, moro than any other
person except Mr.. Edison. Mr. Richards
PATENTS have been mostly In the lire of
hines for making paper envelopes.
An Iowa preaches declares that the IA
nous creed pu' forih 10y Rev. John Wat
son and Jud., onsly RlAtertsci IN "The
Eonnic Brer Bush WAS promulgated sey-
enly years ago by the Hmdoo reformer
Raiah Rammohun Roy,
II seems odd TO hear OF the Bourhons.
who have tho hluest hloall In All tho
world which mas descended IN lines OF
kings from the time of the Crusldes, 10 ,nt;
INTO trade, but u 3 a fact that Augusie
ana CHARLES de bourbon, who ara hcreI!-
lhrS krench princes, have taken no the
wins BUSINESS In Southern France.
Admiral Harris. who commands the
Rreash contingent OF the feet OF the now
ers, has no ond Of troubles The other dnv
he rarrowiy escaped being shot hv n
lNshi- hazpuk. and now hts SON has iotnei
tho Greek army as volunteer.
Emperor Wslkam ana his tsother Harry
are once more at dasgers drawn, the elder
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-24
SOME posrsCRIprs.


=, London has over go railway stat,ona
tons. ''N's"' s'a-
Russ,an koumiss is made of mares milk
anid KEPT III smoked-out leather bodies.
Ihc hrst Susquehanna shad of the sAa-
shore April g.
one bicycle has been supplied to every
ponce station IN the suburbs of Paris for
tho use of the force
zurich Is to hove new gas works which
cost of 10000 francs.
In the British Isles during the present
century .eyen instances have been record
ed IN which the bride has married the best
man by mistake.
ON the Island of Gamma, situated north.
west OF The Island of Rum there is a hin
so magnetic as to affect the compasses OF
vessels passing near
Mn. Francis Brlckel OF Reading. Pa.
saved her choking boys life by boxing
down his ioat a big chunk of coal which
he had partly swallowed
the Alabama legislature has recently
oslaoilshtd an esriculisral experiment
station for the colurel people. IN connec-
lion wi;h the ruskegee institute, at nus
hegce, Ala.
The Paul Revere Chapter of the Daugh.
tiers of the American ievolutiou placed "A
wreath 1,1, upon tle grave of Revere, in the
"ld d i,.ntsy burying ground. in Boston.
Thr beet sugar bounty law Just enacted
in Michlgai nm provides that the State shall
pay &c the farmer 1 cents a pound foY
all the beet sugar he raises and / cent a
pouhd to the man who nianutac lures the
sugar.
In the West Indies n lemon bath is al
most daily luxury, Three or four lines
or lemons, are sliced into tho water and
allowed to lie for half an hour IN order
mat the juice may be extracted. a re-
markahle sense of freshness and clcanli-
ness Is given no the skin.
only the purest water Is employed by
inc chinese in wishing the finer girdes of
rilk Ordinary Well water in It's natural
sV'iae II unsuitable, and IL purified by plac-
.nG a qiur.Iy of molluscs In II for a
Gay Theso prey on any impure organic
matter and act as filters.
ln spite of the odium which is supposed
to he attachod 10 the office Of hangman.
theie IL great rush for the position of
hlsh eNeoutcaer OF Prussia, now that
iiclf Rtihdcil, fha present Incumbent who
Is about TO retire. The post pays e SIS "a
head ami travelling expenses.
The Two biggest Are engines in the
wnrld are in Liverpool. These are the
most powerful engines known, throwing
1870 gallons of water a minute. ana a let
lao feet high. The force with which tina
water IS elected from them may be e,.
tmated from tho fact that the let Is
warranted TO XIII a man at 80 feet"
A scientist declares that the fine COM
pleNlon OF the Briton is due to the f0rs
which so frequently sweep over Great
Briia;n. Dampg'sss seems TO permeat.
the flesh aud keep the skin soft. on IN.
other hand, n dry and sunny climate
makes a dry. harsh complexiorl. The ma
lives OF desert countries are a living nrnof
OF this statement,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-24

ham vice president, Thomas j, Key Mont
gomery' secretary. j. h Wadsworth Birm-
ingham; treasurer, j. T. Watt Greenville
Montgomery, Ala.-W. T, Robinson. a
local grocer, has brought quo warranto
proceedings against Thomas ~ McGough.
coal oil inspector for this district, and
VIII test the constitutionality of the law
under which he was appointed
Montgomery, Ala.--Commissloner Culver
has collected most of Alabama's exhibit
for the Nashville centennial, and the first
carload shipment to Nashville will be made
the first of next week. 1t is stated that tho
exhibit of farm products from Alabama
VIII be more extensive than at the Atlanta
exposition although the display of min
erais' ores, etc, may not be SO elaborate
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-24
THE SOUTHERN STATES.

syivania, Ga.-The contract for building
the new court house was awarded TO Alger-
non Blair OF Macon for $4,000
Morgansnsld. Ky,-Horman Vaupel, a
candidate for postmaster found an anony-
NOUS letter in his yard warning him TO
leave town.
Augusta, Ga. - Mrs Mary Baker. the
grandmother of the business manager OF
the Daily Tribune. was burned TO death
az her horne near the city.
Huntsville, Ala.--At Taylorsville, a small
town south OF here, yesterday al noon,
John Hin cmptied the contents of his
double -barreled shotgun into WIN Duncan,
Louisville. Ky--Tho Louisville commis-
sloners OF the Tennessee exposition have
requested Governor bradley to issue a
proclamation calling attention to Louisville
day NJ tho exposition.
Salem. NL-Hon. Joseph W. Bailey OF
Texas, leader OF democrats in the house
OF representatives has accepted an invita-
ton to deliver the commencement address
at Roanoke college, on Juno lC,
Henderson, KyThe grocery OF w, +.
Fulwiler was broken into by burglars, who
awoke the proprietor and sard- bagged him.
They succeeded In getting away with a
small amount Of money and some liquor.
panWylllc, Ky,--A nsurirrous attack
was made on the life OF Samuel Patrick. a
prominent farmer. living near lvyton,
Masohin county, Mr.. Patrick was on his
way home when he was assaulted by three
men and beaten into ins6nsibility. His
skull WAS badly crushed and his death is
hourly expected,
Birmingham. Aia--At a meeting OF the
leading stock breeders OF the State, held
here. the Swine breeders association OF
Alabama was organized with the following
officers; President. $. n. Handy Birming-