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The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21

trero church, and praise service by M v. Donaldson, secretary of the alliance Very pleasing vocal music was furnished by the Misses Lily Hamilton, May Adams and Alice s. Brannan.
 The speaker of the evening was Rev. E. r. Bennett, pastor of the Santa Rosa NJ E. church and president of the California conference of the Epworth League. His effort was mainly in the line of rallying the leagues for great State convention to be held at the Howard church next April.
 Reports received from the different leagues betokened a very prosperous con- dition of affairs in general, with steadily increasing membership.
 The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President. Rev. John Stephens, pastor Simpson Memorial Church; first vice-president, Mrs. Julia R. Davidson. Simpson Memorial Church {; second vice-president. Miss Hanna Moore, Epworth Church; third vice-president. Miss Lily heyes. California-street Church; fourth vice-president, Fred N. Morcom, Central Church; secretary, Mss Esther de Tuberville, Howard-street Church; treasurer, J. R: Potter, First Church; chorister. Robert Husband, Grace Church; pianist. Miss Grace ChiI- son, Potrero Church: organist, Miss liar riet Fish, First Church.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
FARMERS URGE
 A FREE MARKET
The Project Discussed With the Board of State HarbOr
 Commissioners.
Protest Against Having Their Products Thrown Overheard at the Pleas
 ure of Commission Men.

The Board of Harbor Commissioners held a special meeting Tuesday to con- sider the establishment of a free market on the water front. A number of farmers, fruit-growers, commission merchants and transportation agents were present, and the matter was discussed at great length, but no action was taken beyond the adoption of a resolution asking the various interests affected to appoint committees to confer with the board in regard to the matter.
 Commissioners Colnon. Chadburne and Harney were in attendance. and after the disposal of some business pertaining to the new ferry depot w. H. Adams of San Jose, on behalf of the Farmers Club read a statement setting forth the views of the agriculturists as to the needs of a free market. MT. Adams also submit ted the following resolution to the board which was read and adopted without dis sent:
 Resolved. That all classes directly in- terested in the organization and manage ment of the free public market on State property upon the San Francisco water front. and especially the producers, trans portation companies and commission merchants, be and they are hereby re- quested to appoint. In some method satis factory to themselves, responsible com mittees who shall represent them in their respective interests before this commits sion in all matters relating to the free so appointed and certified by us, will be recognized as the representatives of the interests of those by whom they may be appointed.'
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
CONFIDENCE
 IS RESTORED Merchants and Representative Men Well Pleased With
 the Outlook. Joseph Simon of Portland Speaks Concerning Matters of
 Interest.

Joseph Simon. ex-Mayor of Portland bright political light throughout the coast and connected with the legal firm of Simon & Doff, arrived in this city yes terday in company with George A. Steel. well known in business and political cir cles. They have taken apartments at the Palace, and during their stay legal and personal matters in which they are inter- ested will be attended to.
 Business and political interests are re- ported by them to be in q condition suit able to the prosperous times, and the general confidence which has gathered among the representative men. of the country has greatly aided fin making af- fairs what they at present are. The Klondike excitement has tended to cir culate money heretofore stagnant and a year of contentment is predicted. MT. Simon said last evening: "As is well known our election is held in June in- stead of the usual month of November The State Central Committee will meet on the 2d day of February, and even at the present time political circles are be- soon be at hand. The State as well as the general ticket will be elected at that time, and I am of the opinion that the sound-money followers will carry the day by a handsome majority. In the natural course of things a hard fight will neces- majority for prosperity and sound money than was procured last year.
 Business interests are looking brighter and taken all in all we have reasons for rejoicing. Wheat-growers are branching out and a large yield will be the result. general confidence has been restored through the election of Mckinley, and the same ticket will lead at the next election"
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
THE OFFICIAL PROGRAMME.
The Japanese Cruiser Cbitose to
 Be Launched To-MorroW.

The ceremonies attendant upon the launching of the new cruiser Chitose which is being built by the Union Iron Works for the Japanese Government have been completed. The launching will take place from the shipbuilding yards of the company at the Potrero, near Twentieth street, at 1925 a. m. to-mor- row. In the christening of the new cruis- CT both the forms of American and Japan will be observed.
 With the breaking of the wine upon the cruisers deck two pigeons will be re- leased. The latter custom Is the usage observed In Japan. and Is supposed to be indicative of liberty. and a life of eternal freedom. At the prow of of the vessel has been erected a stand for the accom- modation of 200 especially invited guests and upon this the ceremonies will take place. In addition to the guests of honor there will be present representatives of both governments and the officials of the Union Iron Works. Miss May l.. Budd the niece of Governor Budd, will break the bottle of wine upon the cruiser S deck, while the signal for the unlocking of the vessel upon her ways will be given by Miss Ada Sullivan, the daughter of Frank J. Sullivan of this city. Suspend ed over the cruiser in a basket will be the pigeons, and as she glides off this will be opened by the pulling of a rope and the liberated birds will take their flight.
 Governor Budd and his staff will be present on the part of the State of Cali fornia The Japanese Government will be represented by Captain s. Sakurai and
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
TRIAL OF DR. SAMUEL HALL
ProsecutloD Rested It's Case Yes terdoy and To-Doythe Defepse
 Will Have oD InDiDq.

The prosecution in the trial of Dr. Hall, who is charged with the murder of Mrs. Ida Coakley. rested it's case yesterday den halt that when the defendant was called upon to present his side his att torneys explained that they were taken by surprise and would like to have a continuance granted until this morning. The request was granted by Judge Dunne, and the case will probably be ready to go to the jury tomorrow.
 During yesterdays proceedings several witnesses testified, but the most import ant evidence was given by Mrs. Wells, a daughter of the defendant, pr. F. B.. Robinson and John Coakley. the husband murdered by pr. Hall. Mrs. Wells testi- fled as to the dead woman's visits to the home of Dr. Hall for treatment, and also shed some light upon several important issues in the case. Dr. Rob- inson was subpoenaed as an expert in the case, and in his opinion death was caused by criminal operation. Coakley had to be admonished time and again by counsel and the court to prevent him from making statements that might be used against him when the charge against him comes to trial. He was almost in tears when he was finally allowed to step from the stand. Nothing important was wrung from the lips of Coakley. and when its case. To-day the defense will have it's turn, and perhaps the prosecution may have an opportunity to put on witnesses in rebuttal. If this is the case pr. Hall will either be free man or a convict tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
TRADE STAMPS NOT FAVORED
Merchants Association Llnip1 Up Aooinst Gifts With Purchases.

Shortly after the trading stamp people introduced their scheme of distributing goods on stamps obtained from the mer- chants with whom they had business dealings in this city the Merchants As sociation discussed the matter, its mem bers claiming that the system is sure to work a hardship on the business com munity.
 In order to get a general expression as to the advantages or disadvantages of the proposition, President Dohrmann and Secretary Freud have sent letters of in- ouiry to members of the Merchants As sociatfon. The letter recites that the Board of Supervisors has passed an ordi- nance prohibiting the giving of ''presents'' with purchases, but that the officials de- sire further expression of opinion of the members of the association. As a leader the secretary asks three questions.
 The first is If the individual members favor the establishment of the trade stamp system in San Francisco; the sec ond is if they believe that the association should actively oppose it's establishment: and third, If they will attend a meeting of the association at which the subject a copy of the gift scheme ordinance and of the letter to the association from fhe Supervisors Secretary Freud said that of the 927 members of the body he has vet to hear the first merchant express himself in favor of the plan. About forty members handle the stamps, but these are making the hardest fight against the of the association will be held soon and from what he can learn believes that thc sentiment will be against the trade stamp scheme.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21

vice-president Is Sig Sichel of Portland, Or, who has been Instrumental in build ing up the order in the adjoining State, and for second vice-president, Lucius L. Solomon, the present grand orator, has no opposition.
 Ben Harris. the present grand treasurer, will succeed himself, and I. J. Ascheim the present efficient grand secretary, will be candidate to succeed himself Dur ing the year that he has been in office he has introduced a number of innovations in the office which materially advance the transaction of the business connected herewith. The candidates for grand trustees are Simon Hochstadter, Max Marcuse, Philip Stern and Julius Plat shek.
 There will be three sessions of the grand body daily except on Monday, when there will be an adjournment on account of the Golden Jubilee.
 Among the most important matters to come up during the session will be the report of the committee on the amend ment of the general laws which will in no wise interfere with the beneficiary feature of the order. and a proposition to propagate the order in this Jurisdiction.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
FRATERNAL
 SOCIETIES.
An Entertainment That Was Given by Mars Lodge of the
 Knights of Pythias.

Mars Lodge, K. of P, celebrated it's second anniversary Tuesday in Crystal Hall, Pythian Castle, by a ball and ban quet. There was sucl- a large attend ance of the friends of the lodge that all could not be accommodated in the hall, and it became necessary to divide the com pany, half going into another hall ad- Joining. There was a good programme of dances. and during the intermission the banquet was enjoyed by the members and guests. The committee that had charge of the affair was: J. Doisron. R. l.. Will Hams, R. G. Barton, M. A. Beach and A. J. Morrison.
 San Francisco Lodge gave social in South San Francisco Hall. at Railroad there was good attendance. that found much pleasure in the well-arranged pro- gramme of dances I---- was presented and 1t was after midnight before the party broke up
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
WANTED TO GO
 BACK TO CHINA Lau Sun IO Asks Uncle Sam to Pay Her Passage
 Home. She Swore When She Arrived That She Was Native of
 California.

Lau Sun Ho, alias Chee Yuet Gu. Is tired of living in San Francisco and desires the United States Government to pay her passage back to the fowery kingdom Ho arrived here on the Peru from Hong- kong in December, 1896, and was landed in January. 1897, upon furnishing proof to the Collector of the Port that she was a native of California.
 Ho was a slave and was imported for immoral purposes. She appeared to ac- cept her lot with resignation and did the will of her masters until recently, when she became tired of living in California and wanted to go back to China. She ac- Cordingly went to the Methodist Mission and declared that she wished to be re- deemed from her life of slavery. She confessed that she was born in China and not in California, and that she had been landed on false and fraudulent pretenses.
 This confession was reported to the Chi nese bureau and yesterday Inspector John Lynch swore to complaint in the clerks office of the United States District gained admission to this country by false and fraudulent representations. and ask ing that she be deoorted to China.
 The woman was arrested and brought before Judge de Haven. where she was asked whether she had any choice of an attorney. She replied that MT. Monroe the attorney for the mission, would be ac- ceptable to her. hen she became fidgety and requested to be allowed to confer with Cum Lung. Chinese business man of good repute. After a short conversa- tion with Cum Lung she decided that Thomas D. Riordan should be her attor- ney.
 The examination will take place before United States Commissioner Heacock, al Il o'clock tomorrow morning.
 It appears that after Miss Ho had been in the mission for some days messages were secretly conveyed to her from her masters warning her against the action she was taking and threatening her with death if she did not return to her old life. These threats alarmed not only heI but the mission peonle as well, and they feared that an attempt at forcible res cue would be made. Hence the Federal authorities were informed of the matter
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
THE SECOND BRIGADE.
Orders Issued for the Grand Jubilee
 Parade CD Monduy.

Brigadier-General Warf1eld has issued orders for the Second Brigade to parade on Monday next and take part In the Golden Jubilee festival.
 The Signal Corps and Troop A will be mounted. The Signal Corps will report to Adjutant-General Barrett at the Palace Hotel at 10:10 a. m. to escort the com mander in chief, Governor James H. Budd, and staff.
 The Fifth Regiment Infantry, Colonel Fairbanks, will report at temporary brigade headquarters, at Market and Sansome streets. The First Regiment In- fantry, Colonel Smith, will take station on the left of the Fifth, the San Fran cisco division of the Naval Militia on the left of the First, and Troop A, after re- porting at brigade headquarters at the California Hotel, will take station on the left of the Naval Militia.
 Orders have been issued from the regi- mental headquarters Of the First In fantry to parade Monday in full dress uniform.
 The Cadet Company will report to Grand Marshal Morse for special duty as escort to the San Francisco school chill dren.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
SPORTS IN
 WATTS TRACT A FiStic Carnival Given by the Oakland
 Club. Some Lively Work That Was a Good Return for the
 Money. Captain Fletcher Receives Some Se- were Punishment in the
 Stomach.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 sos Broadway, Jan. 20.
 The boxing craze has struck the Watts Tract. In past times, before that neighbOrhood was the thriving and prosperous settlement that it now Is, many dark tales of fights came from that vicinity. But now all this Is changed, and the civilized method of settling questions of supremacy is re- sorted to. Tonight the Oakland Ath- letic Club, which has a capacious gym nasium at B and Hollis streets, held fistic carnival. in which many young Oaklanders distinguished themselves and otherwise. These carnivals, which have been held occasionally for several months, are star events in North Oak land, and now that San Francisco, on account of a passing spasm of virtue among the Supervisors, has declined to permit exhibitions of the art for the present, crowds that are quite fash ionable can be found at the unpreten- tious Oakland club rooms.
 Several young artists were tried out tonight. Mike Mccormick and Joe Kane, who once fought eight rounds before the Reliance Club, resulting in a verdict for Kane, were in the ring for eight rounds and gave the crowd a fine exhibition. This was the star event of the evening, and a goodly DOT tion of the gate proceeds went to the winner.
 Jakey Baumgard, whom everybody ir Oakland knows, once secured victory over Josh Ward, and ever since that time Ward has been anxious for an op- portunity to win back his lost laurels Tonight the chance came, and the two little fellows went through eigh! rounds in good syle.
 Jimmy Riley, who once had battle with a gentleman named Yankee Saw age, was matched against Jimmy Ca sey, who is almost an unknown, and foI half an hour these two kept up lively contest in the ring. Altogether the as- sembled sports concluded that they had received a good return for the modest price of admission. Spike Hennessy spikes and all, presided over the cere- monies and in his opening speech hinted very broadly that unless per feet behavior were preserved no cere- mony would be followed in ejecting the offender. Captain Fletcher of the police force was also present and stated after ward that the entertainment had beer so humorous throughout that he had laughed till his stomach was sore; fir fact, he said that he believed he had re ceived worse punishment than any oi those who went into the ring.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21

Chief Engineer Wadazaki of the Imperial Japanese navy and Consul Saburo Koya and his attendants. The United States person of General William Shafter and staff. while Admiral Kirkland and staff will be present on the part of the navy. Courts will also be in attendance, as we'll as Mayor Phelan and the Supervisors. Besides this official representation there of distinguished citizens of san Francis CO.,
 After the launching ceremonies lunch Union Iron Works The official repre- sentatives of Thomas A. Edison will be present for the purpose of taking pie scope These will be taken to Japan, where they will be exhibited, at the re- quest of the Japanese Government.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
OCEAN TRAVEL.
PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP co.

St Steamers leave ,a Broadway wharf Aas For ports in Alaska, a. m.. Jan 1. 6. Il. 16. q. 26, S1. and every fifth day thereafter.
 For Victoria Vancouver (B. C.), Port Town send, Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Anacortes and New Whatcom (Bellingham Bay, Wash.), 3 a. m., Jan. l. 6, Il. IS, 21, 26 S1 and every fifth day thereafter, connecting at Vancouver with C. P. Ky. at Tacoma with N. P. Ky. at Seattle with Great Northern Ky, and com pany's steamer for Alaska.
 For Eureka Humboldt Bay). steamer Po- mona. D. m. Jan. l, 5. 10. 14. IS. g. 2s. s1. Feb. 4, 8. 12, 16, 20, 25, 2s.
 For Santa Cruz Monterey, San Simeon. Ca- yucos. Port Harford (San Luis Obispo) Gavi- ota; Santa Barbara, Ventura. Huensms. San Newport. am. Jan. l. 5. g. 1s. r. 2. 25. 2s. and every fourth day thereafter.
 For San Diego. stopping only at Port Har- lord (San Luis Obispo). Santa Barbara, Port Los Angeles and Redondo C1os Angeles). II a. .. Jan. 3. '. II. IS. 19, 23. 27. s1. and every fourth day thereafter
 For Ensenada. Magdalena Bay. San Jose del Cabo. Mazatlan. Altata. La Paz. Santa Ro- salia and Guaymas (Mex-). 10 a nl., Jan. and i'd of each month thereafter.
 The Company reserves the right to change without previous notice steamers, sailing dates and hours of sailing.
 TICKET OFFICE-Palace Hotel. New Montgomery st.
 GooDALL. PERKINS 6 CO. Gen. Agts.
 10 Market San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
A NEW CONVENT.
Select Institution Soon to Be In- ouquroted at Pasadena by
 Oakland Sisters.

Pasadena is soon to have a new con- vent under charge of the Sisters of the Holy Names.
 Mother Delphine of that order, who re- gently became mother provincial of the convents in California and superior of the Convent of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Oakland. taking Mother Elizabeth's s place has gone to Pasadena with Sister Mary Symphorosa to select a site for the convent and pass upon the plans for a building.
 The convent and the school that will be attached to the institution will be par ticularly select and promises to be one Of the most successful in the State.
 The sisters in charge will be Sister Rose of the Passion. Sister Agnes of Mary and Sister Nobertine.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
SELLS BRASS FOR GOLD.
Proprietor of tbe EoDbord Auction
 Rooms AqoIn Vented.

Miss Ira Hutchinson, 1O374a Market street, swore to a complaint In Judge Joachimson's court yesterday afternoon charging John Doe' with petty larceny by trick. fraud and device. About a week ago she went into the Lombard auction rooms and a woman "capper" got her to buy a watch and chain and pair of earrings for SIP on her promise that she would give her $6 for the earrings. After Miss Hutchinson made the purchase the woman "capper" could not be found The articles were represented to be gold, but they are the worst kind of brass. and not worth a dollar altogether.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
EPWORTH LEAGUE ALLIANCE. Annuol Convention and ElectioD of
 Officers for the EnSuinQ Yeor,

The annual convention of the Epworth League Alliance composed of the Epworth Leagues of this city was held in the How ard-street NJ. F. Church last evening. all the leagues belonging to the local Metho- dist churches being represented by large delegations. Rev. Dr. ". w. Case. pre- siding elder of the San Francisco district presided.
 Devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. D. w. Chilson, pastor of the Po-
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
HEBREW SOCIETY.

The First Hebrew Benevolent Society at its annual meeting last Monday elect year: M. Goldwater, president; B. IT.. Brandt. vice-president; s. ZelIind secre- tary; A. Stern, treasurer: M. Saalburg. J. M. Ellis. M. L. Badt, H. Kramer and M. H. LichtenStein trustees
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
JUNIOR ORDER.

The councils at this time are busy installing officers. Reports from ali quarters show ap- preciable gains and good condition of finance Special Organizer Terry Is at work on a new council in Haywards.
 A committee is. actively at work arranging for the celebration Washngton's birthday to be held by the order in Odd Fellows Hall There will be a ball. and an entertainment will precede it.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
INTER NOS CIRCLE, F. O. A.

The members of Inter Nos Circle, Com panions of the Forest, have arranged for a basket social tomorrow evening in Alcazar Social Hall and the committee in charge expects to have a pleasurable
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
off for the KIondIke.

Officer Chambers of Captain Spillane's division has sent in his resignation to the Police Commissioners. He leaves in a few days for the Alaska gold fields.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
An Insolvent Clerk.

Sidney Lacey. a clerk by occupation. has been declared insolvent. The insol- vent schedules his liabilities at s15S7. He has no assets.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21

Dr. Dudley Tait has purchased from Dr. Henry Gibbons the lot, 24:41R by 120, on the north line of Post street, 161:1015 east of Polk, for S7000. A. J. Rich & Go. acted as the brokers in the transaction.
 H. w. Gallet has bought of John Illus ton the lot. As by S5. with two dwellings. on the north line of Howard street, be- tween First and Second, for the same price, S7000 Benjamin M. Gum & Go. acted as agents.
 Burnham & Marsh have sold for H. N. Iund the lot, 41 by 120 on the north line of Golden Gate avenue. 151 feet west of Van Ness avenue, for S16,000. Morris Meyerfeld was the purchaser.
 BoVee, Toy & Sonntag have sold to Mrs. Anna M. Tobbenboske for the Hibernia Bank the lot on the south line of Pacific avenue, T11012 feet west of Cough street, for reported price of SIP 900. The lot is 6S;9 by 127;SA. The same firm has dis posed of the two-story and basement res idence and the lot. 26:6 by 100. on the west line of Webster street, 112:6 south of Green, for $11 ,090
 Through Benjamin M. Gum & Go. the