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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04

but few days ago which will foot up 10 considerable amount when the loss is figured. Not counting the stock of materials on hand. a conservative estimate on the loss of presses, type and machinery was made last evening and the figures placed at SS000. The Valentine Company publishes f num- Der Of weekly and monthly papers Among these are the Argus, News Let ter, Traveller. Western Sports, Breeder and Sportsman, Public Opinion, Bank
 ers' Review and other minor periodi- calls. These will all be losers by the i fire to a certain extent, as they had cuts and paper in the building. Frank Eastman & Co, printers, were on the second story of the burned building. Their loss will be great both from fire and water and the stock was probably completely ruined. The dam age is estimated a $5000.
 Paul Brunette, gunsmith. cutler | and locksmith, occupied the building adjoining Valentine. He had on Land a large stock of guns and knives which
 were damaged more or less by water Considerable ammunition was stored in his place and if the fire had not been kept from spreading to his store an explosion might have occurred. Next door to Brunette is Dunphy Bros, lith- ogrphers. They had on hand great number of lithographs for the IHtdlIiCeI tOlllptiltSS III titS Cll1 GU present and some which are to come. | This stock was damaged some by 1 water but great part of it is safe. as
 the patrol company spread their blan- kets over the paper a short time after the streams were turned on the fire. Captain Comstock of the fire patrol said that he was unable to place an
 estimate on the loss The damage 10 the printing establishments will amount to almost an entire loss he thinks. Tn
 his opinion the building will not be safe, as it has passed through several
 fires. and the walls are greatly weak ened. He placed the total loss on the building. at $10,000
 On Christmas day. 1S93 fire broke out
 in the same building, causing loss of
 s250 900, Francis, Valentine & Co and The Call being the principal sufferers.
 Just three years later, Christmas day.
 1896, the building was again partly de
 stroyed by fire, though it did not gain such headway as on the previous occa- sion. and the damage was not so great.
 One hundred thousand dollars will
 fully cover the damage by last nights blaZe.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
THE GERMAN BANK WINS.
Judge Hebbard Renders an Impor. tant Decision Bearing on
 Corporate Titles.

Judge Hebbard yesterday rendered a judgment that Is of importance to the local banks. Some few weeks ago arti- cles of incorporation were filed by the German-American Bank which was for merly known as the California Mortga ge and Savings Bank. The German Savings and Loan Society, generally known as the German Bank, which has been in exisr- ence for nearly thirty years, at once com menced proceedings to enjoin the newly under the eorpoIrfa,t,ee title claiming that ing injured by a confusion of names. A temporary injunction was granted pend- ing the proceedings being heard. The Standardization Bank interposed a de- murrer to the proceedings commenced by the German Savings and Loan Society and the matter was argued at length by counsel representing the contesting cor porations.
 Judge Hebbard, in a lengthy opinion filed yesterday, overruled the demurrer, and the temporary Injunction still re- mains in force and effect. After citing from many cases bearing on the point involved Judge Hebbard held that the new corporation had no right to use the DropOSed name
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
THE CALLS
 FORMER HOME
 IS IN RUINS Disastrous Midnight Fire on Clay and Commercial
 Streets
Francis, Valentine X Co., Printing Estab= ishment and BuswelPs Bindery
 DeSt rOyed.

Although confined to the building in which it started the large quantity of inflammable material stored within made the fire most difficult t) subdue, and with every line of hose that could be used to advantage playing on the building it was only after an hour s hard work that it was got under con- trol.
 The first alarm was immediately fol lowed by one from an auxiliary box rung in by officers oamuels and Young. A woman typesetter was at work on the second story and the fire had been burning some time before she knew of it. She was badly frightened when she learned the building was in flames and had to be carried down stairs, which led to the report that she was burned but by the time she had been carried through the crowd she had recovered sufficiently to take care of herself
 The Francis-Valentine Printing Com pany sustained a total loss.
 The CommerCial-street side of the composing room and considerable paper is also stored there. The first floor contained the presses and paper. The company employed about thirty five men and was working a full force.
 4 new stock of paper was received
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
ADVERTISEMENTS.
A TRAVELLING MAN.
Gives Some Valuable Hints Regard ing the Care of the Health
 While Travelling.

2 .Ir R. w. Wincherdon, a commer- cial traveller from Birmingham, whose business keeps him almost constantly on the road, relates in the Sunday News the dangers to health resulting from constant change of residence and the way he oyercame the usual injuri- ous effects.
 He says. One thing people travelling cannot very we'll avoid is the constant change in water and food; the stomach never has an opportunity to become accustomed to anything and in few years or much sooner the average trav- cling man becomes hopeless dySpeptic.
 For several years I suffered more or less from indigestion. sour stomachs, headaches, distaSte for food, often no appetite, gas on the stomach and the usual unpleasant effects of imperfect digestion
 Nearly every travelling man has his favorite remedy for different troubles and I tried all of them with indifferent results. Finally on the train between Pittsburg and Philadelphia one day I overheard a conversation between two ladies. one of whom had suffered se- yerely from indigestion and stated she had been completely cured by remedy which she called Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets: I remembered the conversa- tion because 1t directly interested me, and at the next town 1 inquired at the first drug store and bought package for 50 cents, and from that day to this I have never been without them. They are pleasant tasting tablets. not se- cret patent medicine, but composed of vegetable essences, pure pepsin. fruit salts and Golden Seal; being in tablet form they never lose their good quali- ties like a liquid medicine would, but are always fresh and ready for use.
 I carry a box in my pocket continu- ally, and whenever l see any symp- toms of indigestion I take one, also one after each meal, and for year and half I have not lost day by reason of poor health and can eat anything and relish what eat: my digestion is ab- solutely perfect as far as I can judge from my feelings, and although there may be other stomach medicines just as good as Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets do not know what they are. Certainly for people who travel they are far ahead of any liquid medicine, as they are so convenient, they can be carried in the pocket and used whenever needed.
 I believe they are sold by all drug gists at 30 cents. and believe any one who will try them will agree with me, that for indigestion and stomach trouble Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are unequaled.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04

and mailing has been done In the old place. However, preparations for the removal of these departments were nearly completed ah&1In few weeks all would have been rehoved.
 In the center of the building the Com mercial Light and Power Companys plant was located consisting of engine boilers and dynamo for supplying pow CT for The Call and job printing presses in the vicinity and also lighting small district with electricity.
 Special Officer Mcfarland was pass ing along Commercial street at 11;O5 o'clock when he discovered a blaze in the third story, near a chimney in Bus wells bindery. He ran to the corner of Clay and Battery streets and turned in an alarm. which was promptly re- sponded to by the apparatus in the dis trict. Hurrying back with Patrolman Furlong he found the fire had spread with such rapidity that the entire upper floor was enveloped in flames, and they were already forcing their way into Francis. Valentine & Go. s rooms on the floor below.
 On the CIay-street side the upper floors were unoccuDied but there were many wooden partitions, dry as finder, for the fire to feed upon, and although the water-tower and battery, manned by three engines, were soon playing on the blaze, the entire LPp"r portion, in cluding the roof, was destroyed, leaving g only the walls and a few charred raft CTS standing above the first floor when the fremen had finally mastered the flames.
 A small restaurant and saloon ad- joining The Call mailing room sustain ed some damage by water, and the mailing and press rooms were Headed. Fortunately, the mail clerk and his as sistants were just going pn duty and they succeeded in rescuing the books, though with much difficulty
 The presses were covered with tar paullns and it is believed they sus- tained no damage, but there was sev- eral feet of water in the basement and 1t would have been impossible Jo use them this morning, even if the Com mercial Light and Power Company had been able to supply the power to operate them.
 The companys boiler was carrying about 150 pounds of steam a the time and there were fears that an explo- sion might occur, but the engineer stayed at his post manfully and ex- hausted the steam. thus .4Vsrting what might have been a serious disaster
 While the fire was still raging and as soon as it became known that The Calls presses were i1. danger offers of the use of their presses were extended by all the other newspapers. enabling The Call to reach it's readers as usual this morning.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04

Last night for the third time in less than five years the three-stOry brick building at 511-517 Clay street. and eX- tending through to Commercial, was destroyed by fire. On the Commercial street side the first and second stories were occupied by Francis. Valentine & Co.,, printers, while the W. F. BUsWell Bookbinding Company occupied the third floor.
 The upper portion of the building on Clay street was recently vacated by The Call, the composing, art and tele- graph rooms having been located there prior to moving into the present quarters. The ground floor, in fact was still in use by the mailing depart ment and stereotype room, while in the basement The Call presses were To- cated.
 Owing to delay in shipping the new press for The Call now on the way from the East it was impossible to tranfer these departments to the new quarters when the editorial and com posing rooms were moved; in conse- quence, the stereotype and press work
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
REFS TRIES TO COLLECT.
Makes Formal Demand for the
 Amount of Widher,s Rond

Treasurer Refs made formal and writ ten demand upon the local agent of the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Nary land for the S100000 claimed to be due on the bond of Widber. the defaulting Treas urer, The written demand was as fol- lows:
 Frank L. Gilbert, Pacific Coast Manager Fi- delity and Deposit Company of Maryland-My Dear Sir: Pursuant to instructions of the Board of Supervisors of the city and county of San Francisco, and the Treasurer of the said city and county. the proper and lawful custodian of the moneys belonging to the said city and county and of all moneys chargeable to and placed in the treasury of said city and county by authority of law. the following de- mand is hereby made upon your company. the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland and upon you the Pacific Coast manager of said company. Very respectfully.
 CHRISTIAN REFS.
 This was accompanied by the written demand formulated by City Attorney Creswell and by the resolution, passed by the Board of Supervisors authorizing Treasurer Refs to make the collection.
 Mir. Gilbert accepted the demand and stated that he would forward it to the company at Baltimore, and that as soon as he got an answer he would communi- cate with the Treasurer.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
THE PASSION PLAY.
Delightful Afternoon Entertainments
 at the Baldwin Theater.

One of the most beautiful and instruc- tive entertainments ever presented in this city is the Passion Play" now being shown at the Baldwin Theater by means of a series of moving pictures The ex- cellence of the work is just being realized and the attendance grows larger with each presentation.
 There are forty scenes in all, beginning with views of the Horitz and the neigh borhood of Oberammergau. Then come the scenes in the life of Christ when upon earth The blessing of the little children, the Last Supper, the trial before Pilate, the crucifxion and the shining glory of the resurrection are wonderfully por- trayed. Every scene and action, every gesture of those participating in the per formance at Oberammergau are repro duced in life-like manner, and the interest never flags for an instant.
 Not little of the success of the enter tainment is due to the excellence of the singing contributed by Mrs. John Morri- sey and the lecture given upon different parts of the play. The play is given every afternoon except Saturday.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
Half Interest Deal.

John D. Powers, a dealer in real es- tate, was arraigned before Judge Low yesterday on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Some time ago he met Joseph Morath, and it is alleged that he represented to Morath that he owned the restaurant at 40 Kearny street. He offered to sell out for S1100, and Morath gave him $225 in cash, a note for S275 and the deed to d lot in Alameda County valued at $500. When Morath went to the restaurant to take possession he was sur prised to be told that Powers had no in- terest in the establishment Powers plead ed not guilty to the charge yesterday and at his request was granted a continuance until tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
INTERPRETERS IN COURT.
James Prendergast Sentenced to the
 Limit, Six Months.

James Prendergast, 1217 Mission street who was arrested Monday night for brut- ally beating his young wife, was convicted by Judge Campbell yesterday morning and sentenced to six months in the County Jail the Judge rernarking that he was sorry he could not make the sentence more severe.
 J. J. Granfielf, another wife-beater, was arrested yesterday. and will appear be- fore the Judge this morning. He Is only 19 years of age, and has been before the court for failing to provide for his child On Sunday night he met his wife on How ard and Third streets and knocked her down. He left her unconscious on the sidewalk, and she was picked up an6 taken to a corner drugstore by two young men. Yesterday morning she swore out a warrant for his arrest.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
Arrested as Insane.

A. W. Broughton, a law student was ar rested last evening and confined in the in- sane ward at the Receiving Hospital Yesterday afternoon he raised a disturb anee in Judge Cooks court, stating that he was ridiculed by many attorneys in the city who had claimed that he was once in jail in Arizona. Superintendent Fich- thaTer states that the unfortunate young man is very violent, and believes that he is well connected in the East
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
c. M. Johnson Dead.

Chauncey M Johnson, for many years past messenger in the State Board of Trade rooms, died yesterday at his home, 1906 Laguna street after an illness of several weeks duration. Mr Johnson was well known in this city, having filled several positions that brought him before the public At one time he was on the police force, where he did excellent serv- ice Later on he was called to public notice by exposing the jury y-brlbing gang headed by, John Hurley who was con Hurley made the mistake of his life when he undertook, to corrupt Johnson, who at once laid the matter before the proper officials. The deceased leaves a widow and three children.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
Police Changes.

Since Captain Gillen took charge of the Mission district he has been without a day sergeant duty at the station as has been the practice at the Central and Southern stations. This has now been rectifed, and yesterday Sergeant Perrin was detailed to the office. Policemen Nc Gfnnis and Little, who sent in their res ignations to the board, were retired on the usual pension yesterday.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
Christian Socialism.

Rev. ". H. Moreland of St. Luke's Church lectured before the South Park Settlement Political Economy Club at S4 South Park last night on "The Relation ship of Christianity and Socialism The South Park club has for it's president Professor Moses of the university, and it's secretary, K. c. Babcock, is also of the same institution. There was a good at tendance of the better class of socialists
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
Still at Work.

It was reported to the police last even- ing that the notorious mail box thief was still working at his trade Within the past few days eight more mail boxes have been completely cleaned out and it is the intention of headquarters to double the efforts which are at present being made to land the culprit in jail.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04

H. Geffeney, Immigration Inspector and Japanese Interpreter; H. H. Schell, Immi- grafton Inspector and German Inter preter; A de la Torre Jr.. immigration In spector and Spanish Interpreter; Major Horace A. Moore, Special Agent Of the Treasury, and William M. Gwin.
 The remaining members of the board are Customs Inspectors D. J. O'Leary. E. H. Hills, E. Holmes and Chinese 1nspec- tor John Lynch
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
sunnhnnu Concert To-Day.

The following is the programme pre- pared by the San Francisco Symphony Society for it's twelfth concert at the Ti- wolf to-morrow afternoon:
 Kaiser march (Wagner): symphony. Harold in Italy" (Bertioz), solo viola,
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04

Bernat Jaulus; (a) Harold in the noun tains, scenes of melancholy, happiness and joy; (b) march of pilgrims singing the evening prayer; co serenade of a noun taineer of the AbruZes to his lady love; (d) souvenirs of previous episodes and orgy of the brigands; serenade for strings fTschaikowskD. four movements; jubel overture (Weber).
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
Convicted of Burglary.

William Walsh, a sailor, who broke into the residence of Mrs. Augusta R. Evans 1929 Oak street, was convicted by jury in Judge Wallace's court yesterday on a charge of burglary in the second degree
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
To Examine 1mmigrants.

The Commissioner General of Immigra- ton has notified United States Immigra- tion Commissioner North at this port that the following named officials have been added to the Special Board of Inquiry: A.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
Now Tries the Civil Courts.

Jeanette A. Jordan commenced suit yes terday against Charles P. Harris, an in- solvent stock broker, to recover s16S3 claimed to be due her. Harris was re- gently acquitted in Judge Wallace's court on a charge of having embedded the money.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
ADJUSTMENTS. BALDWIN THEATER. SECOND AND LAST WEEK. nu n

And his clever New York Company in the comedy hit of the season.
 THE PURSEE.'' EXTRA-Every afternoon except Saturday at g. The Marvellous PASSION PLAY. Admission 25c. NEXT MONDAY-The seasons novelty, the
 great French Pantomimist.
 PILLAR MoRIN. And Her Original Company. in the Tragic
 Pantomime,
 "IN OLD RANIo In conjunction with Fritz Scheers Orchestra SEATS READY THURSDAY.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
WILL l. SE ND
 ON TO YOU

For the e,beneht ofits policy holders and the general pub lie The Mutual Life Insur- ance Company of New York has issued a very popular and valuable work entitled "The Care of the Sick and Recipes for Sick People " (II8 pages), prepared by a Fellow of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pennsylvania. This work is beautifully printed and bound and will interest you no matter whether you are well or Ill.
 It is full of valuable sug- gestions pertaining to the care of the household. The treatment of patients, and how to avoid disease and the management of the sick are subjects set forth ably, clearly and concisely.
 This standard work was in- tended solely for the use of the 25o, 900 policy-holders of The Mutual Life Insurance Company, but it will be sent free to any applicant who shall send with his request for a copy the name and ad- dress of some person eligible and competent for insurance in
 THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
 OF NEW YORK.
 Address Manager Literar- Department, g Liberty St., New York City.
 The Mutual Life of New York now has $o35, ,ooo,o 900 of insurance in force with over $35,ooo,ooo in surplus for account of policy-holders.
 Watch this column for fur. ther information.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
A New Corporation.

The Western Finance Company has been incorporated by James F. Sweeney T. P. Riordan. W. J. Rfordan, J. F. Lange and William Zaillyski.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
CALIFORNIA THEATER.

THIS WEEK oNLY-MATINEE SATURDAY
 Heyt's Record Breaker "A TEXAS STEERt" Presented by Katie Putnam, Maurice Freeman
 Will II. Bray and ail-star cast
 Popular prices 15c, 25c and soc. Next Monday-''THE ENSIGN" Special attraction, between act. ''The Drum mer Boy of Shiloh"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1898-09-23

IL the announcement column ap-
pears the card OF John A. Dcemer. who
desires the Democratic domination
for sheriff. Mr.. Deemer is one Of the
old and time tried democrats OF the
COUNTY. For long time he ran a
store at G%eorgetown. Some years ago
he moved over to Duncan, Arizona,
and was In the mercantile business
there for some time, then moved to
Cooks, where he since has lived. Mr..
Deemer has never before been d can.
didate for a county oaice, aud IL be s
nominated will make a strong run, as
he has many friends in all parts Of the
county.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1898-09-23
PUBLISHED FRIDAYS.
ny DoS' II. KEozrE.
RepnbIican TarrilarInl oanzanLIan.
HEADQUARTERS RErrnHICAN CENrnAr
COMMITTEE or NEW MEXICO.
Santa Fr. Nnutnmner 10 fsls

h~hAbQuAiIEkS kErrnfIChN CENTRAL
COMMITTEE or NEW MExIUo. !
santa Re. S~cptemhcrH tsH }
A convention OF tho Republican party on
the territory Of New Mexico Is hereby called
70 meet In the city Of Albuquerque at 10
o'clock In the forenoon on Saturday. October
J, iSas, FOR the purpose or placing in nomina-
tlon for the sufragcs OF the voters OF New
Mexico one candidate for delegate from New
Mexico 70 the 5dth cnngrcss.
The several counties will be entitled 20 rep.
rcsentntior IN fnis conventional r0I0ws:
Bernaliie p delegates. Chavcs T.. Colnx Z.
Dona Ana 10, Eddy 1. Grant 5 Guada " p 3,
lincoln 0. Morn II, Rio Arriba Is. San Juan /.
San Miguel -, Santa Fe 10. Sierra .. socorro
y. Taos 10. Union 4. Valencia 49,; total number
or delegates III.
Proxies win not be allowed unless held aud
voted by citizens and residents Of the same
county from which tho delegate giving tho
proxy Is sent. Aiternatcs will not DE rocor.
nizcd.
by order Of the Republican Territorial
Central Committee.
Ell BARTLETT.
MAX Fnosr. Chelrnan.
Secretary.