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The San Francisco call., 1898-01-07
ELECTED NEW OFFICERS.
The Gentlemen's SodoIity Holds It's ADDuol Election-J. R. Kelly
 HQGin Made Prefect.

The Gentlemen's SodaHty of St Ig- natius church, which at present num- bers TOO members, met in their chapel last evening, Rev. Father J. P. Hickey, S. J., presiding, and elected the fol- lowing members to the various offices for the year 1898. James R. Kelly was unanimously elected Prefect, it being his thirtieth year in the same position
 The members of the council elected are; Rev. Joseph Hickey, s. J., director; James R. Kelly. prefect; John E. Fitz- patrick, first assistant prefect: John J. Reilly, second assistant prefect; Frank J, Burke, secretary; Maurice J. Pope, treasurer; John s. Welbank, librarian; John E. Pope, roll prefect; John COulson guardian of probationers; Charles E. McAulne, assistant guardian of proba- uonerS; Charles l.. Ebner, organist; Will liam ". Hancock, Vestry prefect: Law renee Walsh. first marshall Patrick M4lorrissey, second marshal; Michael H. Kelly. senior guardian first division di,,i5faT dh4InaS EIston; junior guardian first guardian second division; Charles F. Weld, junior guardian second division: John D. Campbell, senior guardian third division; Richard O'DriscoH, junior guardian ssai5d 5d1 third division; David J. Cos John Heffernan, junior guardian fourth division; John. H: Mckinney. senior ggaraifn gser na fth n diy5552n William H. Ia
 x S-- K O. Steers, senior guardian sixth divi- sion; John F. Laviolette. junior guardian sixth division; John Charland first as sistant librarian; Robert Lynch, second assistant librarian; John J. Madden third assistant librarian; Francis Kast, fourth assistant librarian; James Powers, first assistant roll prefect: Wil- liam Hannon, second assistant roll pre- feet; Francis l.. Femon, third assistant roll prefect; Daniel C. B. Mccarthy fourth assistant roll prefect; Martin Car rick first assistant marshal; Jeremiah Looney, second assistant marshal: James keough standard bearer: John Fahy, standard bearer; John K. Nevada. as sistant standard bearer; Robert NJ. Nicholson, first assistant vestry prefect: John II. Mccarthy, second assistant vestry prefect: Dennis Campbell, third assistant vcstry prefect. Choir mem bers-Thomas Panzini George Woods. Thomas O,Brien, George Connolly. II. less. T. J. Walsh. Frank Haynes, Robert F. Hay, T. P. O'Brien. W. T. Dwyer. F. J McKenna. J: Holloway. J. A: Sullivan, ". J. Quirk, J. J. Cunningham, r. J. Somers, T. J. Taylor. J. M. J. Phelan, D. F. Sullivan, L. Throne.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-07
J. p. FRENNA WINS.
Charge of Threats to Kill. Preferred
 by J. F. Turner, Disnissed.

The charge of threats to kill preferred by J. F. Turner, real estate agent, against J.. P. Frenna was heard by Judge Conlan yesterday morning.
 Turner testified that on December IT he met Frenna outside Judge Hunts courtroom and Frenna said, I'll kill that man before I get through with him." When asked if he had not threatened to kill Frenna he answered, No. I would give a good deal to keep him alive fer reasons of my own"
 Robert Liddle, the gunsmith, was called but he said he did not hear Frenna say anything to Turner. It was then admitted that man named Stivers who had been subpoenaed to be present but was not in court, would testify the same as Turner and this closed the prosecution.
 Dr. P Cool and Thomas H. Curtis for the defense testified that they were with Frenna at the time, but they did not hear any threatening language used. Frenna denied making any threat on the day mentioned. He ad- mitted having struck Turner a long time ago, but now he had no intention of inturing him.
 The judge said there were three wit nesses against two and he would there fore dismiss the case.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-07
Secret of Miss Snyder's Marriage to a
 Stranger.
Made the Acquaintance of Her Husband in Her Own
 Home.
In a Few Weeks She Will Proba bly Be 4 Able to Use Her Maiden
 Name.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

SVo iOiOdQhdyy Jan. o.
 Iuch sympathy is felt for Mrs I.il- ian Snyder-Marsh in her present trouble over her secret marriage in San Francisco a few months ago, the details of which romance were publish ed exclusively in The Call this morning. At the time of the i'll advised we'd ding Miss Snyder had no idea of the real character of the man who proposed to her. She was introduced to him at her home under circumstances that were supposed to be a guarantee of his responsibility. Marsh was a very pleasant fellow, and as Miss Snyder was rather impetuous and very un- sophisticated he had no difficulty in making a very favorable impression on the young girl. The family was not aware that Marsh was paying persist ent attention to Miss Snyder when they were surprised to learn that she had met her lover in San Francisco one day and he proposed marriage
 Miss Snyder was suffering from fit of pique at the time because of some other affair which had not developed in manner to please her. While in this humor and without taking thought of the seriousness of the step she was
 
 Judge Bahrs and was married. On the afternoon of her wedding day she re- turned home and informed her mother and some of her relatives of what she had done, and the affair was kept a profound secret until it became known that she was seeking a divorce. Her family now believes that Marsh mar ried her hoping to obtain some financial benefit from the alliance. AS soon as the young lady realized that she had been deceived she at once declared that she would be divorced.
 The readiness with which Marsh con- sented to part from his wife and allow her to return home almost immediately after the ceremony has convinced her relatives that he we'll knew he was taking advantage of an innocent girl, and that other motives than love dom mated his action.
 Enough has been learned of Marsh to justify the granting of a divorce, and in a few weeks Mrs. Marsh will no doubt have received legal permission to pass again in society as Miss Lillian Snyder
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-07
OCEAN TRAVEL.
PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP co.

Steamers 9s,.i leave ,d,TO,ly Broadway wharf fa> For ports in Alaska, a. m.. Jan. l: 6. II, l6 21, 26, 31, and every fifth day thereafter.
 For Victoria, Vancouver (B. C.), Port Town send Seattle. Tacoma, Everett, Anacortes and New Whatcom (Bellingham Bay, Wash.), g a. m.. Jan. l, 6, Il, 16 21 26. 31. and every fifth day thereafter. connecting at Vancouver with C. P. Ky, at Tacoma with N. P. Ry., at Seattle with Great Northern By, and com pany's steamer for Alaska.
 For Eureka Humboldt Bay). steamer Po- mona, p. n.. Jan. 1. D. 10. 14. IS. p. 26. 31. Feb. 4, S. F, 16. 20, 9, 29.
 For Santa Cruz. Monterey, San Simeon, Ca yucos. Port Harford (San Luis Obispo) Gavi- ota Santa Barbara, Ventura, Hueneme, San Pedro, East San Pedro LIos Angeles) and Newport, am. Jan. l. 5. g, B. IT. 21. 25. g. and every fourth day thereafter.
 For San Diego stopping only at Port liar ford tSan Luis Obispol, Santa Barbara, Port Los Angeles and Redondo CLos Angeles), il a. m., Jan. 3, :, Il, 15, 19. g, 27, 31, 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 m., Jan and 2d 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 & CO, Gen Agts.
 10 Market st., San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-07
OLYMPIC CLUB DOINGS.
Kicks From Hopdboll Players and Practice for BilliGrd
 Tournament.

The directors of the Olympic Club met last evening and 1t was expected by the members that something would be accomplished relative to near-future entertainments.
 Howard P. Taylor, the leader, did not materialize at the session, and as a consequence the directors were unable to accomplish anything athletically speaking
 The handball players have grown dis gusted with the action of the com mittee, which insisted that the tourna- ment must be held in the club courts. The only court worthy of the name of handball court is at the outdoor grounds of the club and games must be played during the day when players are busily engaged attending to busi- ness of more importance. The club courts are not regulation courts, consequently tournaments or special match contests cannot be held in them.
 If the club caters to the handball players, who, by the way, are many, it must grant outside concessions and matches or tournaments must neces- sarily be held in the professional courts or not at al
 A committee consisting of H. B. Russ and J. P. Kelly was appointed to ar range for a billiard tournament, which will be held in the club in the early part of February. One hundred dollars was allowed for the purchase of prizes.
 The following notice, which is of in- . terest to visitors, was posted yesterday. 1t reads:
 owing to the very considerable use of the privileges of the club made by persons holding courtesy cards, and the consequent additional expense in- volved therein, a charge of S150 will hereafter be made on issuance of cards to strangers involving the use of all the privileges of the club for a period of two weeks. Visitors cards, emitting the holder to the use of billiard, card and reading rooms, shooting gallery, shuftieboard room and bowling alley, will be issued as heretofore.
 IF. J. DEVLIN,
 Secretary Olympic Club"
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-07
NEW PRIMARY
 LAW IN EFFECT
Attention Is Directed to Sev- eral Very Important
 Provisions.
Chairman Mclaughlin Is Anxious That the Law Be Given
 Fair Test

Major Frank Mclaughlin, chairman of the Republican State central com mittee, has addressed a circular ito the Republican county committees through out the Stcte calling attention to the provisions of cecto 5 of the new p-'m- ary election law, which went into effect on January ]. The section referred to provides that du-:ng the month of Jan- uary of each year fin which general election to be held, the election com missioners of each county or city and county shall select from the precinct registers of the county the names of not less than fifteen electors residing in each election precinct; the selections to be made from each of the political par ties then existing, in as nearly an equal proportion as possible. The names so selected are to be written on separate pieces of paper and the papers so fold ed that the names written on them can neither be seen nor read. The names from each separate precinct are to be placed in envelopes and sealed and marked so as to designate the precincts from which they were selected. All of the envelopes so marked are to be placed in securely locked and sealed box and safely kept until twenty days before the holding of any primary election, when the election commission CTS shall proceed to draw from each precinct the names of those who are to serve as election officers.
 Major Mclaughlin urges upon the several county committees to see that none but trustworthy and reliable citi- zens are selected to serve on the cleo tion boards. The circular concludes:
 The new law in its general features is good one, and every effort should be made by the Republican party to give it a fair test. If there are any defects in the law they will be ascertained by this trial; we can profit by experi- ence and suggest necessary amendments to the next Legislature.
 A primary law is necessity, and this one gives every voter an opportunity to express his choice for delegates to nomi- hating conventions, irrespective of cliques or combinations.
 Your active and cordial support. to the end that this law shall be maintained and enforced; Is most urgently requested. Such law will purify our politics and bring good and representative citizens to all our nominating conventions which must result in securing the very best possible nominations for office, redound- ing to the credit of our party and the interest of good government.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-07
WILL TRANSPORT
 GOLDEN TREASURE
Fine River Boats That Are Be- ing Built for Traffic on
 the Yukon.
The Contracts Were Secured b1 the Willamette Iron
 Works.

Major James Lotan, the manager of the Willamette Iron Works in Oregon, left the Occidental. where he has been staying for the last few days, for his home.
 Major Lotan's trip here was on busi- ness connected with contracts for two stern wheel. river steamers his firm is to build for the Yukon River trade. The contracts, which have been signed, were let by John A. Magee Jr., the leather merchant at BIO Clay street, who is acting for a large company be- ing formed which embraces among its members several local and Eastern capitalists. with plenty of money to back them.
 The contracts call for two stern wheel steam river boats 175 feet in length, of 36 feet beam and with a ' foot depth of hold. They will have IS- inch cylinders, a 7-foot stroke and will be capable of maintaining a speed of about eight or nine knots an hour Their freight carrying capacity will be little over 400 tons, and they will draw little less than three feet and a half of water.
 These vessels are to be fitted up with every appliance which will help to make passenger travel in that region comfortable, as they are exnected to SaIl HUH oVV Ic o%o passengers each.
 Their cost when finished will be about Sl00,O0O each Though work on these vessels will be commenced at once and pushed with all possible speed, 1t is not expected they will be completed much before the middle of next May.
 Major Lotan Is taking a great deal of pains in their construction, he has made an extensive study of the pecu- liar rautIfrprnentC hooded for tAo r,,,; gation of the Yukon, and intends. if possible, to make the results of his first contracts the finest pieces of float ing stock on the river.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-07
THE LAST HONORS.
Tbe Mosopic Services Held Owe, the Remoins of the Late
 GeorGe J. Smith.

The funeral of the late George I Smith, a member of Oriental Lodge. F. and A. M., Yerba Buena Lodge. l. O. O. F., and George H. Thomas Post. G. A. R., was held yesterday afternoon from King Solomons Hall in the Masonic Temple, the service held over the re- mains being those of the Masonic fra ternity, and were conducted by Wor- shipful Master w. R. Jost, assisted by the officers of the lodge.
 There were present a large delegation from each of the three organizations named, besides a great many friends who filled the large hall. At the head of the casket that contained the mortal remains of the enc the services were being held over, were a number of very fine floral emblems, two very large pieces contributed, one by the Board of Directors and the other by the employees of the Odd Fellows Gem etery Association. The casket was covered with an American flag placed there by the members of George Fl. Thomas Post, and over this were punches of violets and a sheaf of wheat.
 During the impressive and beautiful service of the order under whose aus pices the funeral was conducted. the lodge choir, consisting of Messrs. Wit Idker, tIaTk, OStISDy ana Jones. reQ- dered Still With Thee" Peace to Thy Memory" Come Unto Me" and Good Night, I am Going Home" with fine effect At the close of the service those not members of organized bod ies were first permitted to take a final view of the face of him that in life had been their friend; then the Odd Fellows passed around the bier: then the Grand Army men, and last the ,,,a 1n r.f n1 rl6e marching thrice around the bier. ad- vanced to 1t, and each member depos- ited a sprig of accacia on the casket lid. The pall-bearers were R. H. Lloyd and Charles lost Jr., representing Ori- ental Lodge; A. N. Grant and c. w Taber, the Odd Fellows; John H. Rob- erts and Charles P. Welch, the Grand Army, and w. E. Bridge and F. Beck men the friends of the family of the deceased. The remains were conveyed to the Odd Fellows cemetery for inter ment-
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-07
CALIFORNIA LIMITED. SAN FRANCISCO
 CHICAGO.

Trains leave from and arrive at Market street Ferry.
 San Francisco Ticket OfTice-sA Market st.. Chronicle building. Telephone Main l520, Oak fce-201 st.
 The Best Railway-San Francisco to Chicago LOOK AT THE TIME OF THE CALIFORNIA
 LIMITED. Leave San Francisco 4:s0 p. Mondays and Thursdays; arrive Kansas City 6N D. rn = Thursdays and Sundays; arrive St. Louis 7:Oo a. m. Fridays and Mondays: arrive Chicaeo s:4S a. m., Fridays and Mondays.
 DINING CARS under Haryey's nanagement Buffet Smoking Cars and Pullman PaIacs Sleeping Cars.
 This train carries F!sst-CIass Passenger. only, but no extra charge Is made.
 The ATLANTIC EXPRESS, leaving daily at 4:S0 p m, carries Pullman Palace and Pull man Tourist Sleeping Cars on fast time Df- rect connection in Chicago and Kansas City 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 ana peautIfui scenery The highest grade of pas- Fenger equipment and meals at Harvey's Ia nous dning-rooms.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-07
DISTINGUISHED
 DOCS ARE OUT
A Notable COursing Stake to Be Run at Ingle-
 side.
Tho Big Purses Bring Out Crack Pliers at Delta
 Hall.

The coursing stake to be run at In- gleside this wee elk was made up and drawn at Delta Hall last evening. As was expected, the increased purse brought out an exceptional entry. There were dogs from Santa Clara. from Port Costa, from Merced, from Sacramento, from Colorado and from the local kennels.
 It is the biggest stake of its class ever run off on an inclosed field in America. It marks the full life in coursing as it obtains at present and gives some slight indication of the height to which it is rising.
 Of the candidates declared San Francisco appears to have the best of the contest for the stake. The Curtis kennels of Santa Clara failed to show up with even a nomination. The local kennels put forward the best that was eligible to the class and there remains but one dangerous factor-the Colo rado dog. The drawing resulted as fol- lows:
 Lady Penn; H, Springs Pat MoIioy vs, Ray & Traut's Tom Fitz; F. J. Welsh's Haze Bazel vs, " Shields Cliffette; R. saters Molly Bawn Bate & Frank 's Count of Monte Cristo vs. J. Mcf.nr9 mick's White Lily; F. P. McQuinn' S r dlI hOSdllnu NS. Ray & Iraut'S Sylvia A. c. Bradbury's Magic vs. J. Mazinfs Donald; C. strehls Lillian Russell vs. J. Quane's Fireman: G. Watson's Mountafn Lassie vs. McComb & Bryans Glen wood; J. Dickson's Premier vs. M Michalik's Fireball; J. Byrne's Mohawk ys. B. pougherty's Tessie Fair: I Byrne's Nelly vs. F. P. McQuinn's s Uncle Sam; D. Pinto's Hercules vs S Halls Little Corporal; J. Murnane's Val. ley Maid vs. H. Springs Master Jack: I J. Warren's Sweet Lips vs. D. Shannon s Systematic; A: c. Bradbury's Mystery vs. M Michaliks Douglass; Scott & Glassen's pr. Norman vs. s. E. PortaTs At Last; J. J. Edmonds Forget vs. Deck eiman x Panaria,s Aileen Aroon; Scott X GlaSsens Joy Bells vs. J. J. Fdron5ss Move On; c. strehl's Jimmy Cook vs. W. E. Thompson's Victor; J. Byrne's Clin. per vs. D. Shannon's Swinnerton: E Henry,s Harkaway II vs. w. E. Thomp- sons High Born Lady; S. E Portals Lightning vs. F. Murphy's Lady Grace.
 The prizes are s9O, SAT 50, $50. s2O each to the next three, s10 each to the nert six, and every dog winning his first course receives back his entrance fee of S2 90.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-07
LATE SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
ARRIVED.


 Thursday January S. Stmr George Loomis, Bridgett g hours from, Ventura; 6l3i bbls oil to Pacific Coast OH Co Stmr Alex Duncan. Parsons, 41 hours from Hueneme; produce to Goodal Perkins & Co. Bark Gatherer. Slater, l9 days from Tacoma 222o tons coal to South Prairie Coat CO Bktn Uncle John. Murchison, l4 days from proyement C&
 schr Beulah. Mitchell. IS days from Gravs Harbor: 100000 it lumber to Simpson Lumber Co.
 schr c Hill Rudbach. 1T days from Tiila- mock Bay; lumber to Truckee Lumber Co Schr Edward Parke, Johnson, ls days from Portland; 1s5,o00 1t lumber to D H Bibb Lum- ber Co.
 Schr Reliance. Hansen. days from Fisk s Mill: 60 cords wood to R A Chloride & Go Schr Viking, Peterson, I9 days from Grays Harbor; lso.0oo 1t lumber to F Slade Lum- Der Go.
 Schr Nettie Low. Low, hours from Point Reyes; 45 bxs butter to J H Newbauer & Co.
 SPOKEN. Dec 2s. off Columbia River ship Yosemite. from Tacoma for San Francisco.
 DOMESTIC PORTS. PORT BLAKELEY-Arrived-Jan G. schr Premier, hence Dec 27, FORT BRAGG-Sailed-Jan G. stms Tilla- mock and Coquille River. for San Francisco
 NEGOTIATIONS. Per Alex Duncan, from Lompoc-i bal chairs, sks canary seed. sSTi sks barley.
 CoNsIGNEEs Per Alex Duncan-A Pallies & Co: Field S. Bray Sons 6 co: Standard oil co: A P Hotai. H.aiI Assn: c Carpy Go: John Wieiand Brew: Guggenheim & Co; Haywood Bros.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-07
CELEBRATED CHRISTMHS. The RussioD Population Attend Impressive Services at the
 Greek Church.

Christmas was celebrated by the Russians at the Greek church yester- day with impressive and appropriate ceremonies.
 The interior of the church was dec orated with wreaths of pine and ivy twined with clusters of red holly ber- ries. About the walls and the few pill lars were draped festoons of green ivy, with here and there display of large brake.
 The music for the occasion was both beautiful and inspiring and was lis- tened to with deep appreciation by the large attendance of worshipers.
 Services will continue during the next two weeks and will be specially conducted by Bishop Nicholas
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-07

church itself finds it difficult to meet the expense, owing to the constant re- movals which are taking place among the old members, notwithstanding the utmost efforts of the rectoI@and people. The new Italian minister is expected about May 1.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-07
Divorce Suits Filed.

divorce from Frank x. Maier on the ground of cruelty. Grace vezey has commenced suit for divorce against her husband, Charles D. Vezey. As a cause of action she alleges failure to provide Pellegrino del Chiaro has applied for d divorce from Maria del .Chiaro on the ground of cruelty.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-07
MOUNT TAMALPAIS SCENIC RAILWAY

lYia Sausalito Ferry) Leave San Francisco Commencine Nov.
 IS, 1897.
 WEEK DAYS-9:3o a.. m. 1:45 D. n SUNDAYS-S:o0. 10:0o, Il 80 a. ra.; 1:15 D. rn Special trips can be arranged foc. by applying to THOS. COOK & SON. 621 Market st. San Francisco, or telephoning TayerSof Tamalpais.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-07
Contests Her Sisters VIII.

Ellen Lawton yesterday filed contest in the Superior Court to an application to admit the last will of Anna Brown to probate. The contestant is 6 sister of Anna Brown, and alleges that through
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-07
NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD
! Sausaiito Ferry.

From San Francisco. Commencing September
 1s, 1897.
 WEEK DAYS For NH Valley and San Rafae1-s7:25, s9:so 11:So a. m. '1:45. S:45, '5:15. 6:00, 6:30 D. m Extra trips for San Rafael on Mondays, We'd nesdays and Saturdays at II 80 p. m
 SUNDAYS. For Mill Valley and San Rafael-sS:00, s10:0o sll:s0 a. m. .l:15. 800. 4:So. 6:l5 p. m. Trains marked run to San Quentin.
 THROUGH TRAINS. s:25 a. m. weekdays for Cazadero and way sta lions; 1a5 p: m Saturdays (mixed train) for Duncan Mills and way stations; 500 a m. Sundays for Point Reyes and way stations
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-07
Auction Sales
SPECIAL AUCTION SALE 6N AT. & BOSTON LIVERY STABLES, 29fS MISSION ST. Between Twenty-ffth and Twenty-sixth-
 THIS DAY.

Friday. January 2, 1898,
 AT Il A. M.
 By order of W. s. Bishop (who is going to retire from business account of part of stables burned down). we will sell the con- tents of above stables. consisting of 20 horses. including black team, 2 almost new Cunning ham hacks. 15 open and top buggies, wagons carts, 30 sets Of good harness. robes. blan- kets, riding saddles, l Hall safe, office fur niture. etc, etc. Also the fast pacing mare, Flora B., with record of 2:20; years old sound. kind and gentle; sired by Mambrino Wilkes and can be seen any time before day of sale SULLIVAN & DOYLE,
 Live Stock Auctioneers. Ofhce-s2T Sixth st