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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14
ARMED MEN ARE
 IN POSSESSION
Behrend JOOSt Asserts His Claim to a Quarry on
 COpbett Avenue
He and His Son Martin and Peter Walsh Arrested on the Charge
 of Malicious Mischief.

Behrend Joost. his son. Martin B. Joost, and Peter Walsh were arrested yesterday afternoon by Sergeant Shea and posse on warrants charging them with malic- ious mischief. They were released on $40 cash bail each. There are also warrants out for the arrest of John Doe and Richard Roe"
 The complaining witness is Frank Me Ginnis, a laborer, employed by the Blue Rock Contracting Company in a quarry on Corbett avenue, near Falcon avenue. According to McGinnis, the quarry used to be owned by Joost, and recently he applied to the superintendent for payment of the amount due on the lease. Pay ment was refused on the ground that he was not the owner, so last Tuesday night JooSt and five men armed with rifles went to the quarry, broke open the black smiths shop and threw out the wagons and implements and tore Up the railroad Joost and three armed men had camped at the quarry and would not permit the men to work or relay the rails.
 Joost claims he is the sole owner of the quarry and has a right to do what he likes with his own property: leased the quarry, he said yesterday, to Ma than Crocker for two years on May l, 1895, at rental of $70 per month with the op- ton of a renewal for three years more. Crocker now owes for rent $l65O, and l cannot collect cent from him.. In July, 1oJl, l assigned Lly lIlleieSl III llIS dudi J to William Lange Jr., but on May last he retransferred the interest to me, so that I could get full possession. The Blue Rock Contracting Company is sim ply Crocker. He Is secretary and his wife and daughters are the directors. A friend of his, John Heany, is the presi- dent. l gave trust deed in 1892 to Oh- landt and Buck and they foreclosed on it, obtaining judgment from Judge Bel cher, but the case is on appeal to the Su- preme Court. The quarry in question -I,. f,~ 1.ars1 I am determined to hold it against all corners. Tuesday night there were only myself, my son and Walsh that went to the quarry. We found the blaeksmith' 3 shop door open and threw out the wagons and things and then tore up the rails. We were not armed, but we have our guns there now and will stay there day and night till my ownership is undis- puted !"
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14
HIS LIFE SAVED
 BY A BANK BOOK
Terence McCabe Fires a Shot at Close Range at John Reidy,
 Hotel Keeper.
McCabe Arrested and Booked on g Charge of Assault to Commit
 Murder.

Terence McCabe, laborer, 50 years of age, fired shot at John Reidy, hotel keeper, 1504 Kentucky street, yesterday afternoon and if 1t had not been for a bank book and some papers that Reidy had in his pocket he would have been a subject for the Coroner.
 McCabe had been living at Reidy's ho- tel for several years, but recently had fallen in arrear for his board and lodg- ing. He worked at the sugar-house and a few days ago Reidy garnisheed his wages, which led to his dismissal from the sugar-house. Since then he had been drinking considerably and breeding over his misfortuneS.
 About 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon Reidy and a friend, Bert Swenton, were playing a game of cards in the bar, when McCabe made his appearance. He was under the influence of liquor. Without saying a word he walked up to Reidy and deliberately fired at his side. The bullet passed through a Hibernia Bank book, two receipt books and seme receipts that Reidy had in his coat pocket, and lodged in the lining of the pocket. Reidy es- capped with an abrasion of the skin.
 Before McCabe could fire again he was overpowered and detained till Lieutenant Anderson and Policeman T. Meehan ar rived and placed him under arrest He was taken to the City Prison, where a charge of assault to commit murder was booked against him. It is almost a mira cle that it was not charge of murder.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14
An Afflicted Mother.

From the Times. Paw Paw, III.
 A resident of this town who has lost two children during the past six years oy ,,;o1ent deaths has been utterly prostrated bv the shock, and seriously sick as a re- snlt of it. One child (aged g was killed bv cyclone in go while at school; an other. three years later, was run over by . p,,riinston railway train. That griefs and misfortunes may so prey on the mind as to lead to serious physical disorders has been well demonstrated in this case. As a result of them, her health was shat tered and she has been a constant SUI ferer since 1890. Her principal trouble has been neuralgia of the stomach, which was yery painful, and exhibited all the symp- toms of ordinary neuralgia, nervousness and indigestion. Physicians did her nc good whatever. She was discouraged and Abandoned all hope of getting well. Final7 Iv however a certain well-knoWn pill was recommended Or. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People,, ,., orant,tv of tbeno and had not taken them two weeks when she noticed a marked improvement
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14
ANIMALS ALMOST HUMAN. Wonderful Performance of Shetland Ponies, Dogs, Monkeys and
 a Goat.

Norris Brothers Dog and Pony Circus at Central Park continues to grow in popularity and the management has de- cfded to remain another week It is cer- tainly the most unique and highly enter taiuing exhibition. The intelligence of the ponies and dogs has been developed in a wonderful manner, and they appear al most human in obeying the commands of their master. There are thirty little Shet- land ponies, about eighty dogs, a large family of trained monkeys and one sol- enn looking goat in the company.
 The opening act, military drill by eigth little Shetland ponies, is especially good, as is also the representation of a minstrel first part, 1n which thirty dogs Darticipate There are several clowns among the dogs, and their antics create much amusement. One of the features of the show is the arresting of recalci- trant dog by a monkey policeman. A pa- trol wagon comes flashing into the ring, the policeman jumps out. seizes the of a "cop" would and hustles him into the wagon and off to prison. There is rope skipping by a pony and dogs; ponies play at see-saW: tight rope walking by a dog, monkey and goat. Bareback riding acts of various kinds. In fact, a regular cir GUS is given by these performing ami malls. There is a very exciting leaping contest by pack of English greyhounds, after which small cottage in one end of the tent is set on fire and a complete anil nal fire department with hook and lad der, truck and hose reel, come flashing in. They mount ladders to the second story windows, rescue family of dogs who live in the cottage. carry out the household effects and finally extinguish the blaze.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14
HARRY EMERIC 4 CONTESTANT Objects to the Probating of the Will Left by
 His Wife.
He Claims That She Was Un- duly Influenced by Her
 Relatives.
Public Administrator Wants to Hold the Estate Pending the Con-
 trOversy.

There will be a contest over the pro- batting of the will of the late Mrs. Eu- genie Emeric, who left the bulk of an estate valued at about s125,000 to her sis ter, Lorena Myrtle Barbier. The papers in the contest were filed last evening by Harry F. Emeric, the husband of the deceased. Emeric claims that the most of the property was deeded by him to his wife and that owing to the undue infiu- ence of her relatives she almost entirely ignored him when drawing up the let ters teStamentary.
 Emeric sets forth in his pleadings that Lorena Myrtle Barbier had been friendly toward him until January 26, 1896, and that since that time she has always eYinced the greatest enmity to- ward him. He further alleges that Mrs. Emeric was unduly influenced by stories told her by her sister, picturing him as being bad, vicious and unfaithful.
 Simultaneous with the filing of the con- test there was a petition hled by the Public Administrator, asking to be granted letters of special administration on the estate Public Administrator Freese sets forth in his petition that he Is acting at the request of the husband. who realizes that the contest will be long one and that the estate will in the mean time suffer unless some one is appointed to look after it.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14
The Wasp This Week.

ProfuseIy illustrated and replete with interesting and timely reading matter this weeks Wasp" Is more than ordinarily bright There are a number of splendid half tones of the Boys in Blue" from Los Angeles on their way to the Presidio. and a picture of Colonel Smith of the First Infantry California Volunteers and his staff "The Dream of Governor Budd,' in which he saw Spanish spies throwing loaded bombs at him, is i'm pressably pictured. Uncle Sam taking some of the tin soldiers down from their high horses is also splendidly caricatured. The dicussion regarding the changing of the name of Balboa boulevard which has resulted in a clash between the Mayor and the Supervisors, is pictorially treat ed Of the many literary features, the expose of the optician hunbug in Under the x Ray; the Social Side Lights, which tell of the amorous but prudent young men in the local four hundred the musi- cal criticisms by Professor Lucchesi and a short story with moral by Herbert Manning Brace are well worth reading The financial department; the Plain Talks to Public Characters, in which ex-Fore- man of the Grand Jury 4. Gerberding is addressed, and Hon. Lawrence Mul- rooney's letters on the wiles of machine politicians are other features of the Wasp this week.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14
soMPs AND HIS REVOLVER.
The Soda Water Merchant Causes
 Panic in a Saloon.

Emile Somps, soda water merchant, who has a somewhat dangerous proclivity for brandishing loaded revolver occa- sionally, has been placed under police surveillance for an exhibition of his dex- terity with the weapon in the Auditorium saloon Thursday evening. He entered the saloon early in the evening, and after a few words with Louis Ffchter, one of the proprietors, on business affairs-Fich- ter having at one time been a customer of Somps in the purchase of soda water began to abuse the saloonkeeper for not continuing to deal with him. Fichter paid no attention to him, and Somps seeing that talking was of no avail deliberately spat upon him. This exasperated Fichter, and he reached behind the counter for a bottle to use as d weapon. Somps see ing and mistaking the meaning of the move, drew revolver and threatened to shoot
 Although the word most uttered nowa- days and most thought of is war, firearms in the nature of revolvers have little at traction or fascination for frequenters of saloons, and in a moment there were about a dozen or more revelerS, includ- ing the barkeeper himself, making mad rush for the door. Upon gaining the street Somps quickly and mysteriously disappeared.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14
MORE SUPPORT IS NEEDED.
The Soldier Boys Must Realize Some
 thing From the Floral Fete.

The fifteenth semi-annual fete of the State Floral Society unless literally pat ronized to-day will, in all probability, be a scant and somewhat doubtful financial success.
 Every effort has been exerted by the management to obtain and represent the entire floral wealth of the State and place it before the public that the people of this city might look upon the beau ties of California, and at the same time remember the boys in blue on the battle field, to whom the proceeds of the exhi- bition. had it been a success, would have been devoted. The object of the exhibi- tion this year was not founded simply on showing the beauties of the State; it was given for the Red Cross and wholly for the sake and in the interest of hu- manity.
 fight for the stars and stripes, it seems, so the management thinks, are not being very dearly remembered by those they left behind, and, unless the financial tide changes for the better at Golden Gate Hall this afternoon, it is rather doubtful whether the object in view can possibly be accomplished
 Among the attractions presented yester- day afternoon was a floral model of the battle-ship Maine, being presented by Pel- fcano, the florist, and representing a mas terpiece of ingenuity and decorative skill and ability. The proud hulk that now lies in the sluggish waters of the Ha- yana harbor was presented in all it's for mer majesty from the mammoth gun down to the insignificant rowboat on the da- vits
 The special attraction to-day will con- sfst of a perfect variety of California wild flowers, which, considering the re- cent drought and adverse climatic condi- lions will be one of the most valuable and rare collections in the entire exhibi- ffOn
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14
NORTHERN MEN
 BADLY BEATEN
Business Men Win Clean Victory at Basket
 Ball.
the Weight of the Home Team.

The champions of the Northwest, the Portlands of Oregon, were badly beaten at basket ball by the business men in the Y. M. c. A. Gymnasium last night, and the latter team still holds the Paclnc Coast championship.
 The Portlands lay their defeat to two things: First, they were pitted against a much heavier team, and, second, they were not at home on the floor They played a plucky game, however, rom start to finish, and their weak point seem ed to be in their inability to get the ball inside the basket. In all other ways they seemed almost equal to their opponents, but just as they were on the point or win ming and there was nothing to do but drop the ball into the basket, a WHO throw would send it hurting outside the lines, and in a twinkling it would be up to the other goal. This is partially, ex- planed. by the fact that the boys from the north play in a slightly dieffrent way instructed to toss the ball high and let it drop into the basket while the others are accustomed to playing with net back of the ball, and endeayor to strike the net in such manner that the ball will rebound into the basket Io Inahe things easier for the visiting team kets, while the other was fastened close to the gallery wall. It is probable, how ever. that the screen was not at the ct act customed distance, as the boys could get the ball anywhere but in the basket.
 The teams lined up as follows: Port land-J Viggers (captain), forward; H. Gordon torward Sag;vs J. snaId. Md5lleri seR- MR- CTS guard: Otto Stark, substitute Business Men-W. Wilson, center; l.. Ii tus. forward; c. J. Auger,. forward; r, Batzer, guard; c. Bernhard, guard; F. Goodrich, forward.
 stood 19 to l in favor of the Business ,l n ing been won on a foul The men from Oregon were not discouraged, however; their defects and determined to correct them if possible, but play as they might it seemed impossible to get the ball into the basket. Toward the end of the half al. they were allowed two fouls. Captain Viggers accordingly made two shies at the basket, missing each time. The ball was caught by one of his men, who had another fair chance, but he also missed. and in less than two minutes the ball lay snugly in the basket at the other goal. When time was finally called the score score stood 31 to in favor of the local team. At is probable that a match will De se- cured for some time next week with the Rushers, a much lighter team than the Business Men.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14

''Is it not fact that during the past thirty years the railroad has practically governed the State?"
 II do not thiElk that that is fact; Haa it been so, 1 think the State would nave been better governed than 1t has been.
 In reference to the visit of Sir Charies Rivers Wilson to this country III tnS IT terest of the English stockholders or the Central Pacific road the witness said lhae una the subsequent payment of per ceiit nt dividend to those stockholders was I9e IGe the result of any private agreement. 19 was positive that the stockholders haa all been treated the same ana tnouelLie 9l.e
 II told Sir Rivers wilson, said the wit. wit ness, Ito come out to this coast anu sot some men and find out for himselI III w1ise r,1te had been reported to him concerning ms ms management was true or false. tolo him to see Sutro, Bassett and[anoS- tii . man who ran for Governor-Whats HIS name?-oh, yes-Estee. l told him 10 sse those very truthful gentlemen ana per haps they might have something 10 say
 Huntington said that he had always been disposed to do good whenever tir4 opportunity occurred, but he hao aItIono Ilbeo always found 1t to be the case that when he had a chance to do some one soou turn he was confronted by some law pro hibiting it. .a. e-oo,,,.,,+,,, happens that some poor boy comes 10 me and wants pass to this coast. | hiaU" haI.e that he can get work when ne F9ts bis fem, fer
 
 fly Now I would like to give that ooy d d pass, but cannot do it because the iaw at,S says that I shall not. We cannot alWay 5 do good natured things when we would
 The hearing was continued until Mon day morning and in the meantime tim decde hehI whether or not they will produce in court a detailed statement of the cost CT p op. erating the lines of the Southern Pacific system for the years 1895 and 1896. Attor- ney Herrin said yesterday that such a statement would not be made unless It was ordered by the court. He intimated that even if such an order was made It would require several years to prepare the statement.
 MT. Herrin further stated that the com many had offered the Railroad Commis- sioners it's books. that thorough invest and if the Commissioners insisted would bring the books one by one into into coqrt t added that the books could not be copied by 100 men in years time, because it takes two or three hundred men constant ly at work to keep a current record of these transactions.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
The Grand Lodge Will Meet in Santa Rosa on Monday-The Rathbone
 Sisters Will Also Meet


 The Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias will meet in Santa Rosa on Mon day next, and it will be several days be- fore the work of the Grand Lodge shall have been completed. In the domain Of California the Knights have member ship of more than 10,500. During the past year the net increase has been 2T. which, considering the cry of hard times and the reaching out there is for members by all fraternaI organizat tionS, is not bad showing.
 At the same time the Grand Temple of the Rathbone Sisters, the ladies branch of the order, will meet at the same place. and the Endowment Rank Of the order will go into camp in the City of Roses.
 The following Is the programme ar ors, also the time thattthe several bodies will be engaged in business:
 Monday-Arrival of Pythians. escorted by santa Rosa members. K. of P. and R. s.. led '' 'TnesdayNMorning: tlesi Grand Lodge. K; of P; Grand Temple R. S. Afternoon: Grand Lodge Tuesday evening, s:So 'clock-Reception at Atheneum; oratory; music; banquet F.; Grand Temple, R. S Afternoon: Grand Lodge, K of P: Grand Temple, k S. eXcuI- sion to Guerneviile oy delegates, .t T TA the uniform rank and citizens over the B. F.
 Wednesday evening. sSo-Grand ball at the hy santa Rosa members K. of P. and R. $.
 Thursday-M Morning: Grand Lodge, K or r. |; Grand Temple, R. S. Afternoon, o'clock. Uniform rank review at College Park
 Thursday evenings O clock: Public corona ton of the Rose Carnival Queen 9:S0 o'clock; Banuuet at Ridgway Hall in honor of dele gates K. of P, and R. $.
 Friday-Morning: Grand Lodge. K of F. :: Grand Temple R. g. Afternoon, o'clock: Rose Carnival parade including the following divisions Military division; uniform rank K | of P. division; juvenile carnival division: Rose Carnival division.
 Friday evening-Degree work; D. o. K K- R. S. work promenade concert; Juvenile car nivaI ball at Ridgway Hall-
 Charles L. Patton, at present grand vice chancellor, Is in line of promotion oF oh
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14
BATTLING BOUTS PROMISED. Jimmy Lawler and Sammy Maxwell
 Will Meet for a Trophy.

The recently organized Alpine Athletic Club will have its initial opening on Thursday evening, May 19, at their spa cious club-rooms, 2S Golden Gate avenue. The members are using their utmost efforts to have the opening a success and promise that the boxing will be .'rat-
 The principal event of the evening will he an eight-round contest for valuable club trophy between Jimmy Lawler of the Excelsior Club and sammy Maxwell of the Alpine Club, each to weigh in on the day of the contest at 130 pounds. Young Peter Jackson, who some time ago lost to Griffo on a foul, will meet Arthur Jackson in a six-round go. the men to fouT-round mixups between Jimmy Riley and J. Williams; Jimmy McGrath and ]. Juel. and Devin and McDevitt. Other en- tertaining specialties will be furnished by tha nllIh
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14
rba xrau in Medicine.

.rTbe Cathode, or X-Ray," its discovery end vast influence on medical science was the subject that Professor Abrams oi Cooper Medical College chose as the most epnronriate and instructive that could I,ppssihIv he given for the last lecture o1 fibe series. After a minute and exhaus' five discussion of the benefits the dis coyery has caused in revolutionizing med, icoI science to a certain degree-the many affacffve and successful tests for the cure of disease and the many negative re suits that have gone hand in hand witt this success-a stereopticon eXhlpltion ol Elected snecimens showing the practical adantation of the marvellous light, was given
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14

l., her condition. She continued taking tha nils until seven or eight boxes had been te consumed and she considered herself entirely cured. She can now eat all kinds of food which is something she has not Keen able to do for years. She IS not troubled in the least with nervousness as she was during the time of her stoin-
 She is now well, and all because or pr. Wiiiiams' Pink Pills for Pale People complete cure has been made. ora os +be details of her suffering and refer gained by the use of pr; Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, they may De ,d.- op- direct She is one of our well-known resi- dents Mrs. Ellen A. Oderkirk, Paw Paw
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14
Will Give a Parish Picnic.

Active preparations are being made for the annual parish picnic by the parish toners of the Sacred Heart church. to be given at Fl Campo on Saturday, June IS. The committee of arrangements, consist ing of Harry l. Mulcreavy, Judge Cooney, Mark Merherin and Hugh Keenan, made a report at a recent meeting of the par fshioners that rapid progress was being
 Al the next meeting, which will be held at the church hall. corner of Fell and Fillmore streets, on the evening of May 2s, all the committees to prepare final ar Engagements will be appointed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14
Customs Appointments.

Collector Jackson yesterday appointed 4. W. Chenoweth of Santa Rosa, a war veteran, to the position of assistant weigher, vacated by c. F. Kesseler, who resigned to volunteer in the war against Spain No appointment was made to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Assistant Weigher $. L. Marston, who also has joined the volunteers.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14
Town Talk

This week has a splendid table of con- tents: National Guard stories by the Saunterer, Phil Garlic's cynicisms and "Our Opinion" of the Californian as a soldier an able review of the pantomime and musical critiques upon various events; a storiette from real life and a bright bit of dialogue; portraits of prom inent persons, including the dramatic so- prano, Cecile von Seiberlich.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14

artists of this city in aid of the Eye and Ear Hospital is meeting with the most fiattering success. Over 1000 posters and other objects of art are on exhibition, and many of the best known local artists and musicians are In constant attendance. The managers have yielded to the request to keep the doors open longer than at first Intended The hours are from to s o'clock in the afternoon, but to-day they will be open also from to Il o'clock, and on next Monday from 2 to B.