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The San Francisco call., 1898-01-06
WORK FOR YOUNG MEN.
Enthusiastic ADpuoI Meeting of the YouDg Mems Cbristlon
 Association.

Ahe Iorty-hfth annual meeting of the foung Mems Christian Association of oan francisco was held Monday even Ing In the lecture hall of the Associa- ton building, Mason and Ellis streets. .. R. Bishop presided. Reports were presented from nearly all departments or the work, especially the educational, GerInan branch, employment depart ment, physical culture and religious work committee.
 A financial statement from Samuel roster treasurer, showed the total in come rom membership fees to have been $l1,S42 9O;~ rents from portions of the building $11,593 51. and that the total receipts were about $500 in excess of the expenditures for the year. For the first time in the history of the work the earnings from membership dues and portions of building rented paid running expenses, independent of do- nations. This, however, did not ap- ply to interest on the building indebt- edness, which has gone behind and seriously crippled the work of the in- stitution.
 The forty-fifth public anniversary of the San Francisco association will be observed on Sunday afternoon, Janu- ary 30, when the address will be de- livered by President Jordan of Stan ford University. The following gentle men were elected last evening as df- rectors of the association: Messrs. Ed ward Coleman, J. J Valentine. A B.. Forbes, Robert Bruce, R. V. Watt and c. B. Perkins
 Officers on the board of directors were also elected as follows: John J.. Valentine, reelected president; Messrs. C S Wright and R V. Watt, vice presidents; Samuel Foster, treasurer; B. c. Wright, auditor; c. A. Maydwell, recording secretary; Judge E. D. Saw yer attorney for the association.
 The following were appointed a finance committee: Samuel Foster, C.. S. Wright. c. s. Holmes, Edward Cole man and pr. Hartland Law.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-06

Amador counties, each desire space for an exhibit of mineral wealth. Nevada county wants 2000 feet and announces an appropriation of S2000 The super visors of Fl Dorado County failed or refused to appropriate money and the Miners Association and Native Sons took the matter in hand and raised funds necessary to make creditable display of the county's resources.
 The board of managers last evening resolved to give silken banner to the county making the best mining display on the opening night of the exposition.
 An eloquent address will be made to the public concerning the fair. It will be prepared by a committee consisting of E. A. Denicke, Mayor Phelan, T. l.. Ford, J. A. Filcher and Robert Ken drick.
 Committee and individual reports submitted last night indicated that all the space in the pavilion had been re- served for exhibitors. Immediate at- tention will be paid to advertising the event
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CONCERTS AND PLAYS.
The Lecture Recitols of Miss White
 ConmeDce To-Niqht.

At the California Theater tonight Miss Villa Whitney White, of whom much has been written lately, will give the first of three lecture -recitals of German folk-song. Miss White Is said to be quite musical scholar, and her talks on the history and develop ment of the folk-song with vocal illus trations interspersed have won for her a unique fame. The second recital takes place Friday night; the third on Saturday afternoon.
 Stuart Robson in "The Henrietta" closes with the week at the Baldwin. when comes Willie Collier with Du Souchet's Man From Mexico on Monday night.
 At Gay Coney Island" finishes an opulent engagement at the Columbia on Sunday, giving way to Nellie Mo Henry in new piece called "A Night in New York"
 The second edition of Mother Goose" will be submitted by the Tivoli next week
 A three-week run of "The Girl I Left Behind Me" at the Alcazar will be accomplished by Sunday night Then "Esmeralda"
 The Orpheum offers the usual big variety entertainment.
 Morosco has selected Oliver Byron's 'The Plunger" for next weeks bill at the Grand
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GOOD WORK BY SHEA.
The Chinatown Squad Makes q Roid oD Two Large Gam
 bling DeDs.

The Chinatown police squad, under the direction of Sergeant Shea, made a couple of raids last evening which will put stop to much of the gambling going on in that part of the city. While the officers very seldom fail to make at least half dozen arrests every evening, the capture of nearly hun dred offenders on Tuesday surpassed anything they have done recently and will bring in the neighborhood of $500 into the city treasury, as the Chinamen never defend their cases, but always plead guilty and pay the fine of S5 without a murmur.
 The raids last night were made on two of the clubs and the Mongolians were caught red-handed in the game of fantan. Officer Morton disguised as a Chinaman entered the Oriental Pa cific Club at 718 Jackson street, and after he got in his disguise was dis covered by some of the inmates, who assaulted him, but he drove them off with his pistol before they could injure him. He blew for help and Officers Tracey, Burke and Handley, who were watching the exits, rushed to his as- sistance. At this house, which was for merly owned by Little Pete, and Is be- lieved to be run by his relatives at the present time, $500 and a complete fan tan outfit was captured, with over sixty men.
 The Bulk Yah Hing Chinese Mer- chants Association at SOP Dupont, was the other place raided. This club was started quite recently and the prompt capture of the proprietor and inmates show that the police have their eyes open. Officer Galloway in disguise gained admission to the place and was backed up by Sergeant Shea and Off, cer Silver. The capture here was $53 30, a tan outfit and twenty visitors.
 The accommodations at the Califor- mia station were not sufficient for the large number arrested, and after being booked the prisoners were transferred to the city prison.
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Float Representing Stone Brewery With Turres and Tower

cided to form a Celtic division, ire spective of membership to the order. The local divisions of the order which form the principal feature of the dis play, will enter representatives to the number of at least 1900 men, under the leadership of P. J. Mccormick, county president, who has been chosen mar shal of the Celtic division. J. P. Dig nan and E. J. Hannon recently called upon the Oakland divisions of the order The five divisions have unanimously agreed to parade and will send over delegation of about 800 men. Already it has been decided that 15O men will come from San Jose; 100 from Vallejo; and delegations are expected from San ta Cruz and Salinas. A circular has been issued inviting all the Hibernians in the vicinity to be present with their friends at a joint meeting of the A. O. H. on Sunday at 2:30 D. m., at 1920 Howard street.
 The Fishermen's Benevolent Society will march in the parade with 100 men. The men will be uniformed in blue shirts, black pantaloons and white straw hats with waving ribbons The organization will enter float consist ing of fishing boat with sails occupied by fishermen in costume. The aids are to be Victor Arinai George Maggie and Paul Maggie.
 The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has notified Grand Mar shal Morse that 1t has selected Paul P. Austin of San Jose and Charles F. Derby of Almaden to act as aids to him in the parade.
 Yerba Buena Parlor No 84 of the N S. G. W, in reply to the solicitation of Grand President G. D. Clark. has de- cided to participate in the parade.
 A meeting of the jubilee parade com mittee was held yesterday afternoon with J. H. Grady in the chair Lieu tenant RoudieZ of the United States army was present At his suggestion it was decided to hold military ath- lsics on some suitable park in the city on Wednesday, the 26th of January, and military maneuyers on Friday, the 18th of January. Both events will be preceded by a military concert. On Tuesday afternoon in some park in the city a football game will be played be- tween the United States Army team and the members of the National Guard. The management of these af- fairs and the arrangement of their pro- gramme was placed under the direction of Lieutenant Roudiez. On next Sun day the Presidio will be examined in order to see if it be necessary to erect extra seats.
 A. Becker and R. Lorentz, repre- senting the Verein Entraicht, were present to consult in regard to a Tur- ners entertainment, which it is pro- posed to hold on some evening during Jubilee week These gentlemen fell heartily in with the idea of the com mittee, and will call together the other Turner societies throughout the city, and make subsequent report upon the matter to the parade committee
 
 clared its intention of entering a float fin the Jubilee parade. The float will represent a German brewery, built of stone with its towers and turrets, upon which will be flags.
 The Butcher Board of Trade at a meeting held Tuesday evening last authorized the payment of $100 to the Golden Jubilee celebration committee.
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under bonds to keep the peace. It is my intention to have him and L. s. Megginson arrested on charges of per jury. I expect to prove that the testi- mony given by them before Judge Wal lace, and on which I was convicted of a charge of forgery, was untrue in all it's material points. I am the victim of a conspiracy to rob me of valuable property, and I will not rest contented until I have those engaged in it behind the penitentiary walls. It is true that I have been convicted on the testimony of the men l now intend prosecuting, but the conviction will never stand. Time will prove that have been the victim, and that, instead of being wrongdoer, l have been greatly MrOnged."
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FOR THREATS TO KILL.
!. p. FreDno Arrested on Com
 pIQint of J. F. Turner.

J. F. Turner, real estate agent, was successful on Tuesday in getting awar- rant from Judge Conlan for the arrest of J. P Frenna on a charge of threats to kill
 Frenna surrendered himself at police headquarters. and, after the charge was booked against him in the City Prison, he was released on his own recognizance by Judge Conlan.
 Turner alleges that on December IT Frenna met him in the City Hall cor ridor and made the threat complained of. Frenna on the other hand declares that he has not spoken to Turner for two years, since he commenced pro- ceedings against Turner, and denies making any threats against him.
 Turner, when interviewed last night, said that the arrest of Frenna on a charge of having made threats against his life, was only preliminary to a series of other charges that will follow shortly. "Frenna has made threats against my life" said Turner, 'and l did not feel safe until had him placed
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-06
AN INSTITUTION
 TO BE ASHAMED OF
Dra. J. M. WilliansOn's Opinion of the City and County
 Hospital.
The Wooden Buildings Should B, Replaced by Structures of
 Modern Design.

pr. J. M. Williamson of the Board of Health has come out boldly and given his views of the City and County Hos pital, not as to Its management, but regarding that group of decaying wooden buildings in which the indi- gent III and maimed are treated Dr. Williamson's views are uncompliment- ary in the extreme. but nevertheless they are based on a lengthy personal acquaintance.
 As an introduction of a not brief con- demnation the physician refers to the apathy of the average citizen of San Francisco when the matter of making needed public improvements Is broach- ed It is owing to this apathy in the opinion of the doctor that the reform has not been consumated long ago, but he hopes that in time the people will realize the importance of the needed improvement and the suffering of those who are forced to apply at the hospital for treatment and demand that the disgrace be wiped away.
 In turn the various departments of the hospital are attacked by Dr. Will liamson, and those who are In 8 posi- tion to know say not unjustly. Tt is interesting to note" he said, that the fatalities in the cases of Miller and Hawkins forcibly emphasize the in- excusable condition of the Pesthouse and hospital In the cases referred to the press and pulpit combined in de- nunciation of the condition of the buildings. Leaky floors, .tottering walls and unsanitary plumbing possibly reeking with germs of death are part ly responsible, and the decay of the material of which the establishment is constructed preclude any attempt that may be made to reconstruct them" The laundry, kitchen and many other departments are scored, and the ensemble of the whole is condemned as unfit for the housing of those un- fortunates, who, stricken by disease | go there perhaps to recover their l strength or perhaps to die,
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-06
THE CITY WINS.
Home of IDebriotes Loses q Volu-
 able Richmond District Lot.

Home of IDebriotes Loses Volu-
 able Richmond District Lot.
 By a decision of the Supreme Court rendered yesterday the city gains pos session of a valuable lot in the Rich mond district near the Park that the people of the Home for the Care of h. ebriates have been fighting in the courts for during the past three years. The land in question is a lot fronting on Ninth avenue, between Clement and Geary streets, and running through to Tenth avenue. It Is 150 by 240 feet. In 1870 1t passed into the hands of the Home for Inebriates un- der an act of the Legislature providing for the setting aside of land for the use of public institutions. In the lower court the claim was set up that the home was a public institution and for public use, and that the lot was in- tended for the home. The claim was also made that the title to the land could not be assailed by virtue of the Statute of Limitations.
 The position of the Supreme Court Is that the Home for Inebriates is not a public institution, but that it Is 8 private corporation and not a public agency in any sense. Hence the land was not intended for the home, noz could the institution take any land set aside for public uses. By this the judgment of Superior Judge Hebbard was affirmed, and the city will take possession of its own as soon as the remittitur is sent down from the tribunal
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-06
CALIFORNIA LIMITED. SAN FRANCISCO
 TO
 GHlCAGO.

Trains leave from aud arrive at Market street Ferry.
 San Francisco Ticket office-s44 Market st Chronicle building. Telephone Main l520 Oak. lano OElce-1llS Broadway. Sacramento Of- Ihe Best Railway-SaR Francisco to Chicaxo LOOh AT THE TIME OF THE CALIFORNIA
 LIMITED.
 Leave san Francisco 4:SO D. m. Mondays and Inursdays; arrive Kansas City 6:-O p u Thursdays and Sundays; arrive St Louis 7.oa a. m- Fridays and Mondays; arrive Chica 20 s;4S a. m., Fridays and Mondays DINING CARS under Harveys management Bunet Smoking Cars and Pullman Palace This train carries First-Class Passengers only, but no extra charge is made.
 The ATLANTIC EXPRESS, leaving daily at 4;SO p. m., carries Pullman Palace and Pull man Tourist Sleeping Cars on fast time. Di- for all points East.
 New rails, new ties new ballast, new bridges. The shortest crossing of the desert and country that interests by its varied and beautiful scenery. The highest grade of pas senger equipment and meals at Harvey's fa- nous dining-rooms.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-06
CLOSED IN A
 BLAZE OF GLORY
The Last of the Beautiful and Magnificent Columbia
 Pageant.
The Benefit a Gratifying Financial as Well as an Artistic
 Success.

The beautiful historical pageant, "Co- lumbia," that has held the stage at the California for the past three nights, closed last evening in a magnificent blaze of glory, with an enviable record of financial as well as artistic success. Time did not seem to wither "or cus- tom stale" the infinite variety of the inspiring tableaux, and many who att tended the opening performance went again and again, and always found more than enough to please and inter est them.
 From a thoroughly artistic standard the pageant was the most creditable performance ever held by amateurs in this city. The usual petty differences that habitually disturb all affairs of this kind were. happily, wanting. There were no murmurs of discontent; no pet ty jealousies- All the participants ban ished all thoughts of self and worked bravely and unselfshly for the suc- cess of the whole.
 The public seemed 10th to bid fare well to those who labored so nobly and successfully to please them, and de- manded that the curtain be raised time and time again after each scene. ES- pecially was this the case with the gorgeous minuet, and the charming patroness, Miss May Hoffman, was loaded down with floral offerings.
 While no just estimate of the re- ceipts has as yet been made, 1t is known that the opening night yielded over S1100, that on Tuesday night, the attendance represented over 5000, and that again last evening the house more than equaled the attendance of Mon day. Taking out the expenses, which represent between $20O and $500 per night, the result promises to be a most gratifying one.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-06
CORMAN TO BE HACK INSPECTOR. Gets the Vacancy Caused by Sergeant Martins
 Retirement.
Corporal Ayers Promoted to the Office Vacated by Abe
 HOughtaling.
by tho Board Of Conrais- siOners.

Police Officer Owen German will suc- ceed Hack Inspector Martin. who was retired on @ pension at the recent meeting of the Police Pension Com missioners.
 This was decided upon at a meeting of the Police Commissioners last night German is one of the best known men in the Police Department. For a num- Der of years he was assistant hack in- spector, and made an excellent record. He is held in high esteem by Chief Lees and the members of the commits sion.
 Corporal John c. Ayers was pro- noted to be sergeant to take the place of Abe Houghtaling, who was also re- tired. Ayers has been in the force for thirty years and is held in high regard by his superior officers. After his ap- pointment was known he was warmly congratulated by his fellow officers. He will do duty at the Central station.
 Police Officer Tom Bowlen of the California-street station was appointed corporal, to fill the vacancy caused by the promotion of Sergeant Ayers. He will remain at the California station.
 The other vacancy, caused by the retirement of Sergeant Fitzgerald, was not filled, the Commissioners deciding to wait until the next meeting of the board
 At the same time it Is expected the vacancy in the detective department, caused by the promotion of Captain Bohen, will be filled.
 Patrolman Frank Smith, charged with being under the influence of liquor while on duty was fined $50.
 A similar fine was imposed upon Cassius Blackman for imbibing too freely.
 The charge of failing to do his duty preferred against Patrolman William Harrison was dismissed.
 Officer John Lynch, charged with un- officer-like conduct, was fined $20
 The case of J. A Crackbon. charged with being absent from his beat was also dismissed.
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Funds in Sight Will Jus tify the Display of Fine
 Features.
The Hibernians Will Parade @ Magnificent Division of
 Marching Men.
4 Float Representing Stone Brew cry, With Towers and Turrets,
 Accepted.

Money collected and sums promised have given fresh courage to the mana gers of the Golden. Jubilee celebration. It is TOW considered that the funds will be sufficient to justify the finance com mittee in giving out word that several of the fine features, held in suspense, so to speak, may be embraced in the gen. eral programme.
 The Ancient Order of Hibernians is bent upon making a most creditable showing in the parade It has been de-
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-06
Droynen and Teomsters.

The Draymen and Teamsters' Union held its semi-annual election on Tues day evening at B'ne Birth Hall. The following officers were elected: Presi- dent, E. Maginnis; vice-president, Samuel Dennis; treasurer, John. S. French; recording secretary, l. B. Widerost; financial secretary, George c. EverS; sergeant-at-armS, c. J. Barrie trustees for long term-C. D. Evers Will liam Rawlings and D. P. Brown.
 A general review was given by the
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-06
Verdict AaoInst the RoIlrood.

A verdict of s5OOo against the Market street Railway Company was rendered by jury in Judge Hunts department of the Superior Court last evening. The plaintfn in the case, William NJ. Lee, was run over in September last by a Kearny-street car, between Washington and Jackson streets, and was compelled to have his right foot amputated. Lee is County, and was visiting the city when the accident occurred. Tirey l.. Ford and William M. Abbott conducted the case Tor MT. Lee and George w. Baker for the railroad company.
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recording secretary of the society's standing Since it's organization. No- ven xeInoer 10, 1876, it has paid out yearly eIVvo TOT SICK benefits on an average and on death benefits about s15 900, m twenty-one years, 5000 funeral ex- penses; and has still a bank account of SSovV The standing of the Draymen and I;eamsters' Union to-day is Al. Its work ings are simple, but some of its mem t pers are getting old and it Is hoped that the tI union Will soon be increased by the young teamsters of the city
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-06
THE MINING FAIR.
Silken Banner Prize for the Best County Display on
 the Openinq Niqht.

The board of managers of the Min ing Fair held meeting last evening at the Mechanics Institute, E. A. Denicke in the chair. Messages from many mountain counties were considered. Nevada, Tuolumne, Fl Dorado. Tuba, San Bernardino, Shasta, Placer and
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-06
Es,ote of WIllIom H. ooqon.

Charles R. Gagan has applied for let ters of administration upon the estate of William H. Gagan, who died a short time ago at his home in this city. The estate of the decedent, who died intes- tate, consists. of a stock of goods and fix lures in a drugstore at California and Larkin streets. Mary M. Gagan. widow of the deceased. has also applied to the eral administrator of the estate left by her husband.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-06
Political Lines Are Now Being Drawn by the
 Members.
Ex-Mayor Enert and Joseph Britton Are the Rival
 Candidates.
PHELAN IS DISAPPOINTED
He Is Advised That It Is Necessary tC Keep Ellert in the Back
 ground.

The recently elected freeholders who are to frame new charter for the gov ernment of the municipality are al- ready in the whirlpool of politics. They were elected as non-partisans. and not withstanding the promise made that
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-06
Suit for Dumooes.

The Overweight Counterbalance EIe- vator Company has filed a complaint against the Central Bank of Oakland to recover s1oo0 damages for infringement on a patent. The case will be brought up in the Circuit Court
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-06
Ap InsoIvent corporotlon.

The Marin County Packing and Proyis- ion Company. of which John Trotter. I. ". Hansbrough, A Flick. Ellen M Mowry and Charles G. Yelling are directors. has been adjudged insolvent. The liabilities of the corporation are $3023 23.
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NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD
 Via SausaIito Ferry.
From San Francisco, Commencing septem,
 Is, 1897.
WEEK DAYS

WEEK DAYS. For Mill Valley and San Rafael-s7:25 se:3o 11:30 a. m; "1:45. S:45 '5:15. 500, 6:30 D. m Extra trips for San Rafael on Mondays Wed nesdays and Saturdays at II: 80 p. m.
 SUNDAYS. For Mill Valley and San Rafael-.S0o s10:oo s11:30 a. m; @1:15, 800, .4:3o 6:15 p. m. Trains marked run to San Quentin
 THROUGH TRAINS S:25 a. m. weekdays for Cazadero and way .t. dons; 1:45 P. m Saturdays (mixed trainl ia, Duncan Mills and way stations; 500 a mi Sundays for Point Reyes and way stations
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Advances made on furniture and pianos with or without removal. J. Noonsn. 1017-lO23 Mission.
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SAN LEANDR0 AND HAYWARDS LOCAL.
 Foot of Market Streetl
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From September 10. 1887. trains will run q, follows: