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The San Francisco call., 1898-07-12
CURTIS STILL FASTENING.
The Railroads Expert Spends An other Day in Giving
 Inform tior,

The cross-examination of Engineer Cur tis of the Southern Pacific Company. which is being pursued by Attorney Gen. eral Fitzgerald before Commissioner Hea- cock, draws its weary length along. and no one seems to know when 1t will be concluded. The witness shows signs of the prolonged and tedious questioning and answers the queries put to him without an effort and in a monotonous way.
 Yesterday the Attorney General took him over the coast road and examined him on its minutest details. He was called upon to give the weight of rails used from this city to Tres Pinos, their cost and probable length of life He was called upon to describe the kind of fences used along the line, the number of inches in each board, whether they had a cap ping; whether they were two or three barred and what they cost He was ex- amined on the amount paid for grubbing and clearing, along the line; how much of that class of work done, and last, but not least, he was asked whether there were any snowsheds along the route To all of which the witness either answered or stated that from his present recollection he could not enlighten his questioner without refreshing his recollection from notes and profile maps and other infor- nation stored in his office, which he
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-12
Slim Registration.

Considering the importance attached to the coming election in which the people will be called upon to select the officers who will govern, not only this State, but the city and county of San Francisco, the interest that should be manifested by the voters is lacking. Up to the present time something like 5000 voters have regis tered at the Registrars office in the City Hall, out of a possible S0,000 that will claim the right to vote when the time comes. This, as compared with the regis tration two years ago. when from 15OO to 1890 were registered daily, causes soms r-1r0rieo 70 those ~'N0 have v-at"hNd +N" lack of interest taken now as compared lvlLn that tune.
 Registrar Biggy is unable to account for this apparent lack of interest.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-12
Republican Club Reorganized.

The Young Mems Republican Club of the Thirtieth Assembly District was or ganized last night at Oak Grove Hall. on Harrison street The following officers were elected. President, George Bowling; vice-president, Peter Ennis: secretary. Fred Cole; recording secretary, D. O'Hara: treasurer, s. We'll sergeant at arms, James Higgins. The following mel Dugan, James H. Cosgrove and VII liam Hill. Songs were sung by the old favorite, Charles Hurly, and also by Charles Murphy. Refreshments were served and a general good time had. Three cheers were given for pr. Dewitt and the Republican ticket
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-12
---------------------- GAN FRANCISCO CALL.

BUSINESS OFFICE of the San Francisco Call corner of Market and Third streets, open until 12 o'clock every night in the year.
 BRANCH OFFICES-527 Montgomery street, corner Clay; open until 9:3O o'clock.
 ss7 Hayes street; open until s:sO o'clock. 621 McAllister street; open until 9:3o o'clock 615 Larktn street; o-cn until 930 o'clock. J9H Mission street: open until 10 o'clock 22e1 Market street. corner Sixteenth: open until O clock
 16 Eleventh street: open until o'clock 2526 Mission street: open until 9 o'clock. 1605 Polk street. open until 9:30 o'clock. NV corner of Twenty-second and Kentucky etr oren I1ntil n
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The TiVOli.

Won Suppe's ever-popular and tuneful opera, "FatinitZa," was presented at the Tivoli last evening, after an interval of nearly three years, and was much enjoyed by the large audience which listened to the familiar and catchy music. With new scenery, new costumes and new faces. the revival of the opera was a brilliant one. The sweet voice of Elvia Crox Seabrooke was heard to advantage in the role of Lieutenant Vladimir Sanailoff the mas querading and prankish young officer. The clever and vivacious singer played the part with vim and proper interpre- tauon winning much applause Miss Helen Merrill shows constant improve ment. AS the romantic and beautiful Princess Lydia she adapted herself to the part. Her singing of the dVet with Miss Seabrooke in the harem scene was ex- ecuted with taste and feeling.
 Edwin Stevens seems to adapt himself to dignifed role with as much ease as he would comic one. Although the part of General Kantchukoff demands gruff- ness and an imperious bearing, the pop
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ular comedian cannot resist showing his humor, and he frequently causes laughter. Branson is in his element as the New York Herald correspondent. He acts the role to perfection, and his methods of getting news are ludicrous in the extreme. has not much to do. what he does is done with neatness and ease. Barney Reynolds delineation of Steipann, the old corporal. created much laughter. The other roles s opera is well rendered. Judging by last nights audience and the appreciation shown by 1t, the Tivoli should be well filled during the remainder of the week.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-12
At the ChuteS.

The Chutes Theater was crowded as usual last evening and every number on the programme was well received. Colby and Way, the "ventriloquist and the danc- ing doll" made a hit, and Belle Williams, who is styled the Quaker City Coon- singing Cyclone" gave some brand new songs. The three Leandos, comedy aero bats, do some clever work, and George H. Diamond, the author-vocalist, is a favorite A number of new animated war and humorous pictures were shown. and Henri Maurice Cannon, the corpulent Swiss, beamed upon hundreds of visitors. Great preparations are being made for the celebration of the Fall of the Bastile on Thursday.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-12
Rarkelev's Water,

BERKELEY, July 1.-The Town Coun- cil this evening passed an ordinance ab- solutely prohibiting the use of the city water for irrigation while the scarcity exists After the final passage of the or dinance, which will be on Thursday, the water company will be empowered to shut off the supply of any householder violating the ordinance.
 The municipal water supply committee reported progress and was voted S250O, to be applied in necessary tests. It is pos sible that the threatened drought may be relieved by making connections with the Alameda mains.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-12
MEETING NoTICEs-Continued.

ANNUAL Meeting-The regular annual meet Ing of the stockholders of The San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railway Company will be held at the office of the company, No. 32l Market st.. San Francisco. Cal, on TUES of D. m, for the purpose of electing a Board of Directors to for the ensuing year. and the transaction of such other busi- ness as may come before the meeting.
 ALEXANDER MACKIE. Secretary. THE annual meeting of the San Francisco So- ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Ani- mals will be held in the society's office at sts. on MONDAY, July IS. 1898, at { p. m.. when board of trustees for the ensuing year will be elected.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-12
At the Olympia.

The Olympia Music Hall had its usual crowded house. The hits scored were by Ordway and Rand. the bicyclist and the tramp, in a very funny act; Quizina, the male La Loe, whose dancing is equal to that of a premier danseuse. Tony Ryan the mad musician. was as eccentric as ever Maude Rockwell and the Royce sis ters are faVoriteS.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-12
THREE SUBJECTS THAT
 DEMAND ATTENTION
Governor Blacks Message to the New York Legislature, in Extra
 SaSsion

NEW YORK, July I.-In his message to the Legislature, which convened in extra session to-day, Governor Black says there are three subjects demanding at tention: First, an appropriation to meet the expense of providing New York s share of troops required in the war with Spain: second a plan to enable voters absent from their homes on military service to vote at the coming elections; third, pro- vision which will better protect citizens who would vote according to law and more certainly punish those who would vote otherwise.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-12
ORIOLES GIVE THE
 REDS A DRUBBING

WASHINGTON, July 1.-The Senators played a sleepy game and were easily beaten by Chicago. Attendance 25O0 Score:
 Washington 3 Batteries-Weyhing, Donavan and Mcclure; and Wood.
 BALTIMORE. July 11.-Both teams pire Snyder's life miserable. Pitcher and nahIa nearly "SS every V member of both clubs was threatened" Attendance 2Sl4. Score:
 Clubs R. H. E. CiBatfndea Bstteres-Mcjames and Robinson Dwyer and Vaughn. Umpires-snyder and Connolly. NEW YORK, July 1.-The Brooklyns dropped a game to the Pittsburgs to-day through through the effective pitching of Tame hill, who was backed up in good shape. Attendance 1200. Score:
 Clubs R. H. E. riesa9ers Batteres-Yeager and Grim Tannehil and Bowerman. Umpires-Gaffney and Brown PHILADELPHIA, July 11.,Philadel- phia easily defeated Cleveiand to-day; hitting, he sending In five runs and SCOT ing two himself. Attendance 33S4. Score: Clubs R. H. E.. Cleveland ...........-.-...-.-........3
 
 Batteries-Wilson and OConnor; Fifeld and Mcfarland. Umpires-Emslie and Hunt.
 NEW YORK, July I.-Davis homer sent two runs in ahead of him in the first and three Of the tallies in the second re- suited from Taylors bad throw to first to catch runner. Attendance 1000. Score:
 Clubs R. H. E.
 
 St Louis ......................4 8 Batteries-Doheny and Grady; Taylor and Clements. Umpires-Lynch and Andrews.
 BOSTON, July u.-It was a pitchers battle to-day, but Magee was a trifie un- steady at times and Louisville lost. At tendance 1890. Score:
 Clubs R. Fl. F. Boston 
 Batteries-Lewis and Bergen: Magee and Kittredge Umpires-O Day and Mcdonald
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BUSINESS PERSONALS.


 LITHO engraving battle-ship Maine framed and unframed: framing with glass 7x9 lnches 10c: Sx10 and 10x12 15c; 11x14 and l2Xl5, Zgc; 14xi7 25c: 16x2O BOG; 1Sx22. 35c; 20x24 45c; FIX 2s COG; curtain poles complete, l5c; rnl. mold ing all colors, ,1c ft;open eve.Jones,547 Mission. HAIR which is oily is generally healthy; 25o Is all I charge for up-to-date hairdresslng; good switches s1 best finest quality $ 20; extra heavy long So: open Sundays to l2. G. LEDERER, III Stockton st. J. A WOLF, formerly member of the tailoring firm Curley & Wolf. g. F. Is now in business at rm. Il, Macdonough building, Oakland QUINONIA is a perfect hair tonic. 35c bot tie G. LEDERER, III Stockton st. ELECTRIC lights in every room Winchester House, A Third st.. near Market: 2o0 rooms. 2sc to s1 50 per night s1 50 to S6 per week; free bus and baggage to and from the ferry. HOME in confinement: diseases of women MRS DR FUNKE, 1416 Sth st., Alameda SUITS to order on easy instalments. L. MOS 1117 Market st, bet 7th and sth
 DRESSMAKERS. -~--~~IO-|~~-~ SAN FRANCISCO Ladies' French Tailoring College 916 Market st.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-12

OFFICE of the Hibernia Savings and Loan So- ciety, cor Market, McAllister and Jones sts San Francisco, June 29. 1S9S-At regular meeting of the Board of Directors of this so
 ciety, held this day. dividend has been de- clared at the rate of three and three-hfths 6 3-5) per cent per annum on all deposits for the six months ending June 30 1898. free from all taxes. and payable and after July l. 1S9S ROBERT J. TOBIN, Secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-12
DIVIDEND NO1IC-s.

DIVIDEND -Sotice-The Nevada National Bank of San Franc,eco-A dividend (No. D at the rate of seven @ per cent per annuH has been declared for the half year ending June 30. payable on 18th inst.
 Transfer books will be closed from 10th to 18th inst, both days inclusive.
 D. B. DAVIDSON, Secretary. San Francisco July 1S9S
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Koenicke, yrs.
 BAD tenants elected for s4; collections made; city or country. PACIFIC COLLECTION CO.,. 415 Montgomery st.. room 6; tel. bSSo ROOMS papered from g 50; whitened, s1 up: painting done. Hartmann Paint Co.,, 343 3d. MIME. DE LA FONT: returned: 122 Post st.; {; room g. second floor front.
 ALV1NE HALL and assistant; genuine cabinet baths 151z Turk and HIS Market rms. 15-l6 MISS VIOLA BURWELL of New Orleans, baths and massage. HIS Market st.. room s. MISS EMILY POTTER. S65lk Market st., room 12 opp. Baldwin; steam baths and massage. CLARA NORDLINGER. alcohol baths and mat1age 101 Eddy st., room 12 527 MONTGOMERY. cor Clay-Open until s:So o'clock: branch office of The Call. Subscrip- tions and want ads taken.
The herald., 1898-06-12
Miss Jones' Luncheon

Mrs. John T. Jones entertained at lunch
con Saturday at her residence on Portland
street. The rooms were decorated with a
profusion of flowers and on the small lunch
con tables We're baskets of sweet peas.
Following the luncheon an amusing game
was arranged, the prizes being a sugar and
cream set of Royal Worcester ware and a
bronze figure. The guests were Mines. w.
H. Holiday, John T. Griffith Percy w.
Hoyle, ]. Smith Briggs, Oliver P. Posey,
George Montgomery. w. S. Hook, F. X.
Rule, Bradner Lee, A. j. Salisbury, S. s.
Salisbury, Welcome, O. A. Vckrey, Stolp
of Oakland, Peters Of San Francisco, H. M.
Sale, Shelly Tolhurst, Walter P. Bailey, E.
s. Rowley, A. H. Busch, Wiloughby Rod
man, Crutcher, John H. Norton, J. Ross
Clark, Arthur Morlan, Henry T. Gage, w.
E. Dunn, Nathan Stowell, Mark B. Lewis,
r. H. Howell, Sumner p Hunt, Adolphus
Fixen, Charles Mcfarland, Thomas Flem-
ing, Bonsall. A. H. Naftzger, Frederick C.
Howes.
The herald., 1898-06-12
Mrs. Howes' Luncheon

Mrs. Frederick c. Howes gave luncheon
Tuesday at her residence on West Twenty
eighth street. The guests were Mines. Bur-
dette Chandler, Earl B. Milar, I. w. Van
Nuys, J. H. Norton, John T. Jones, A. H.
Naftzger, w. S. Hook, j. G. Mossin. Vic
toria Harrell, Modini-Wood and Miss Dean
of San Francisco. The decorations of the
round table were artistic, the centerpiece
being an immense bowl overfowing with
nasturtiums and resting upon a beautiful
piece OF Battenberg lace over nasturtium-
green silk. The chandelier was massed
with asparagus, ferns and smilax, and the
place cards, which were decorated with
sepia sketches, were alta ched to ribbons of
nasturtium green. The other rooms were
also decorated with profusion Of flowers,
sweet peas in the reception hall, carnations
in the drawing room and roses in the IL
brary. An amusing featdre of the lunch
con was the guessing of the seeds In a red
pepper. The first prize, a framed water
color sketch, was won by Mrs Jones, and
the.consolation, Beleek cup and saucer, by
Miss Dean.
The herald., 1898-06-12
Marston-Shulthis

The marriage of Miss Maude Marie Shul-
this, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. H. Shulthis,
to Charles Sutherland Marston took place
Wednesday morning at the residence of the
brides parents on West Twenty-eighth
street. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Hugh K. Walker. The 'Lohengrin
March" and 20 Promise Me- were ren-
dered by Miss Ellington, and the bridal
party was preceded by little flower girl
Marie Chamblin. Her fluffy gown Of white
organdie was caught with pink rose buds
and she carried the ring on a silver tray.
The brides gown was Of white mousseline
de soie, trimmed with Valenciennes lace
and finished with a sash and stock of
striped gauze and ribbons. Her only orna-
ment was a sunburst of pearls and dia-
monds, the gift of the groom. She carried
cluster of bride roses with ferns. The
maid of honor, Miss Elizabeth Marston
was gowned in white organdie over pink
silk and carried pink carnations. The
bridesmaids were Miss Lillian Harrington
and Miss Anna Tufts. Their gowns were
of white organdie over white silk. ]. c.
Graves assisted as best man. Mr. and Mrs
Marstonstook the afternoon train for Coro-
nado. They will be at home to their friends
after July I at No. 42S North Hill street.
The BRIDES going-away gown was a tailor
made suit of cadet blue covert cloth, and
her hat mixed straw finished with chiffon
and black wings.
The herald., 1898-06-12
Musicale at Long Reach

The musicale given by Miss Carrie Agnes
Hart. soprano, at the Congregational church
on the evening of Monday last was the most
successful and pleasing musical event thus
far of the season. A select program, en-
bracing gems from the masters, was de-
lightfully rendered. Miss Hart in her two
numbers, ANGELS Call" and BIRD of
Springtime," being very effective, she re-
ceiving enthusiastic encores in both cases.
Miss Hart, whose vocal training has been
under the immediate supervision of Miss
Annie Beach Yaw, has sweet, clear voice
of wide range and power, over which she
has perfect control, her ease and sef-pos-
session during the execution of the most
difficult passages adding to the charm of
her singing. She was assisted by Miss
Addie N. Meek of Los Angeles, cornetist
whose fine rendition of Nesslers "Der
Trumpeter Won Sakkingen" and (a) "Gar-
den Of Sleep by De Lara, and (b) "Yearn-
ing" by Rubenstein, received immeSiate
recognition, the encores being imperative
w. H. Mead, futfst, of Los Angeles, well
known here in music loving circles, renewed
his previous triumphs, his magnificent play
ing bearing out his record Of being the
greatest master of that instrument on the
coast. Miss M. Addh Wooster and Miss
Eva I. Meek. accompanies, also of Los
Angeles, divided the honors with the Other
artists, their work at the piano helping
materially in the success of the concert.
The herald., 1898-06-12
Artists Entertained

Upon the return of the distinguished art
lists, Ysaye, Gerardy and Lachaume, from
San Diego Sunday evening they were enter
tanned at dinner by Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Fitz-
gerald at their residence, West Twenty
ninth street. The other guests were, Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur B. Thomas, Mr.. and Mrs
]. Bond Francisco, Mr.. and Mrs. w. II.
Davis, Victor Thrane and Miss M. T.
O'Donoughue.
The table was decorated in pink and
white, the center piece being vase of car
nations and asparagus fern, resting on o
cut-glass mirror, placed on lace over pink
silk.
AT late hour in the evening the entire
party drove to the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. Bond Francisco, Eleventh and AL
bany streets, where they all Joined in jolly
bohemian time. Good stories. bright
speeches and a Dutch supper at the witch
ing hour of a. m. closed a night of superla-
tive enjoyment for ALL
The herald., 1898-06-12
Boating PARTY

A surprise party was tenIered Ernest
Heydenrich at Westlake Park by a number
of his friends on Saturday evening, June
4th. After spending an hour rowing they
returned to the boathouse. where the young
ladies had provided refreshments. Alto
gether the evening spent was delightful
one and thoroughly enjoyed by Misses
Daisy Bedbury, Ada Forester, Bessie
Youngman, Grace Hinman, Carrie Gilling-
liam, Amelia Aisenpries,S Byrdie Van
Scyoc, Anna Van Scyoc, Anna Thees, Nellie
Hiekok Messrs. Ernest A. Beard, Walter
Settler, Chas. Settler, Arthur Gearheart,
Gustave Moller, Ernest Heydenrich, Ed.
Shipman and George Ballantyne,
The herald., 1898-06-12
Evening Card Club

The Evening Card club was entertained
by Miss Dorothy Croft Tuesday at her home
on Lovelace avenue The rooms were deco.
rated with profusion of sweet peas, roses
smilax and ivy. The club prizes, chafinp
dish and pair of silver-mounted suspend
ers, were won by Miss Irene Stephens and
Harry Van Dyke. Those for the other
guests, a framed picture and book were
won by Miss Charlotte Miller and Otto
Wedemeyer. A supper and several delight
full songs by Mr.. Wedemeyer followed tho
games, and those present, in addition to tho
members, were the Misses Julia Winston
Gertrude McCrea, Abby Easton. May Cor
son, Gwendolen Overton. Julia Mercereau
Re Anderson, Charlotte Miller and Ruth
Pickering, Messrs. Ralph Day. Wedemeyer
Lou Pratt. Will Innes, Karl Klokke, Harry
Turner and De Los Magee.
The herald., 1898-06-12
Home Board Entertains

The board of managers of the Los Angeles
Orphans home and q few other friends
were entertained Tuesday by Mrs. Dods-
worth former member of the board, and
Miss Martha Dodsworth. at their ranch
home in Azusa. The guests were met at the
station with carriages and given pleasant
drive before the luncheon. The spacious
rooms of the large ranch house were filled
with masses Of La France roses, and other
flowers. The luncheon was served in a glen
near the house, amid ferns and trees and
within sound of a running brook. The
decorations were confined to flags, which
were arranged about the tables and fes-
tooned among the trees. Patriotic songs
were sung with much spirit, and at the
close Mrs. Dodsworth made an impressive
speech, dwelling on the responsibility and
Importance of the personal influence of the
board toward the children of the home and
the necessity of setting them an example
for good. Those present were Mines. d.
G. Stephens. William Ferguson, ]. Brous-
seau, ]. S. Chapman, R. L. Craig. Rose Ha
gan, W. M. Hamlin, w. G. Kerckhoff, w:
w. Murphy, N. W. Stowell, r. II. F. Var
iel, A E. Pomeroy, c. B. Woodhead, Rice
of Azusa and Miss Eshman.
The herald., 1898-06-12
Informal Entertainment

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank B. Harbert of Hoover
street entertained informally Monday eve
ming. The double parlors were festooned
with the national colors and decorated with
plants and flowers. Several of the guests
contributed musical selections, and games
were played. At a parlor target contest
prizes were awarded to Joel Slvers and
Mrs. Barnhard. During the evening Mrs
Will Eglehoff recited and danced the High
land Ting to the accompaniment of her
husband on the bagpipe. both being in
Scottish costume Frank B. Harbert re-
cited in costume, and Mr.. Barnhard and
Mr.. Dutterworth gave a tragic scene from
The herald., 1898-06-12
Anegrau PARTY

street, entertained at anagrams yesterday
afternoon The parors and library were
tastefuly decorated with American flags
and red white and blue flowers. Refresh
ments in national co.ors were served. The
first prize, handsome silk flag, was won
by Miss Irene Buell.. The consolation prize.
a friled handkerchief, was won by Miss
Myrtle Eager. Those present were Misses
Lucille Webster of Pasadena, Charlotte
Bailey Of Shorb station, Louise Edwards.
Mary Wldney, Lala Nichols, Grace Pirtle.
Irene Buell.. Myrtle Eager, Cora Seamans.
Reba Smith, Louise Willis, Clara Condee.
Abbie Waddell, Carrie Lenz, Marguerite
Arnold.
The herald., 1898-06-12
Edna Club

The Edna club gave a reception at the
home of Miss Nettie Bean on Seventh street
Monday evening in honor of their treas
urer, Waldo Tupper, who leaves soon for
his new home in San Francisco. The dining
room, where light refreshments were served,
was decorated in pink carnations, while
the double parlors were done in carnations,
sweet peas and ivy. A suite of rooms on
the upper floor was cleared for dancing, aud
in one corner Of the upper hall the punch
bowl was presided over by Miss Mabel
Kramer. Those present were Misses Kra-
mer, Barwell, Scott, Sterns. Casenave. Bur-
gers. Bean. Foulkes of Pasadena, Messrs.
Tupper, Wells. Ihrig. Sweesy, Ship.ey
Hart, Blalkie, Zobelein, Sepulveda.
The herald., 1898-06-12
Alpha Epsilon Tau

The members of the Alpha Epsilon Tau
fraternity gave a dancing party on Friday
evening at the residence of Judge and Mrs.
Welborn on Figueroa street. The event.
which was specially enjoyable one, was in
celebration of the merging of the fraternity
into the national fraternity, the Phi Sigma
Music was furnished by Lowinsky's orches-
ira and supper was served under the d.
rection of Christopher & Sparks. Those
present were the Misses Leila Symonds
Eliza Bonsall. Caryl Slppy, Rowena Moore
Marguerite Moore. Grace Clark, Clara Wal
ton. Helen Howes, Mabel Godfrey, Helen
North, Messrs. Olin Wellborn, ir.. Walter
Krug, c. de Forest Howry Earl Knepper
Roscoe Sanborn, Edward Bosbyshell
Harry Walton and Roy Hillman.