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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-19
WEBSTER WILL
NOT SIGN THE
DEMANDS
Trouble Ahead for the
School Board.
HOLDS UP MANY BILLS
AWAITS MANDAMUs SUITS BY
CREDITORS.
This Action Will Bring the Courts
Into Play to Investigate
the Alleged School
Swindles.
HOLDS UP MANY BILLS
AWAITS MANDAMUs SUITS BY
CREDITORS.

There is moro trouble ahead for the
Board of Education. Superintendent of
Schools Webster has decided to refuse to
sign the batch of bills, aggregating about
$50 900, recently allowed by the Board of
Education, excepting only a few bills for
coal He will likewise decline to sign the
large number of unpaid bills which are
pigeonholed in the office Of Secretary
WEIGH of the School Board, and which
have not yet been presented to the board
by the finance committee.
The Superintendent spoke very decided
ly upon this subject to representative OF
The Call yesterday. Said he: The
School Board has more than reached the
limit of it's Indebtedness, as nearly as 1
can figure 1t, and 1 will refuse to affix
my signature to any more demands on the
treasury except those for coal and lew
other absolutely necessary things. The
$50, 900 batch recently passed by the board
has not yet been presented TO me for ap-
prevail, and it will do no good, for l snail
refuse. [ have consulted various attor-
neys and the District Attorney about the
responsibility of the Superintendent in
approving bills, and I am informed that
my function is a purely ministerial one;
that inasmuch as 1 have no voice in the
contraction of debts by the School Board
/ am in no way responsible Tor the same,
but must affix my signature as matter
of form This Is something that shall
do no longer however. The creditors or
the board will now have the opportunitv
to bring matters to crisis in the courts
by suing for writs Of mandamus to COM
pei me to sign their demands. Then the
legal status of this whole matter can pc
determined Some time ago l warned the
School Board IN a communication that the
available funds were practically exhaust
ed No attention was apparently PAID to
the warning.
my attention has been called to the
alleged jobbery In connection with the
furnishing of Mission High School an q
on next Monday Mr. Stone and myself
will visit the building and make a criti--
cal inspection of the new furniture and
eouiprnent so as to determine whether
or not the allegations Of fraud are well
founded"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-19
French Bows viii Entertain.

Under the auspices of the Sodality OF
st. Aloysius an interesting and enjoyable
entertainment will be given in the base
ment of the French church on Bush
street next Sunday afternoon. Prepare
tions in anticipation of the event have al
ready been completed. A well arranged
programme of both literary and musical
selections will be rendered by the mem
bers of the sodality and will constitute
the main and principal feature Of the
entire entertainment
Owing to the talent of those who will
make the affair a success, a large audi
ence is expected to be present, more
through curiosity than any other reason,
to see what French boys can do in the
way of presenting to the public a pro-
gramme of interest as well as enjoyment.
The committee of arrangements consists
of Rene Dumontelle. Patrick Donahue and
Camille Lahanier The instrumental
music will be furnished by the sodality
orchestra, the members Of which will rem
der many individual selections on differ
ent instruments.
The entertainment will commence
promptly at o'clock. Tickets can be Sc
cured by those DESTROYS of attending at the
home of the clergy Immediately adjoining
the church, on Bush street, or at the box
office at the entrance to the hall.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-19
ATTEMPT TO POISON
A VALUABLE CANINE
CHARLES NEWMAN'S GOLDEN
LION THE VICTIM.
Several Animals Have Been Killed in
the Vicinity and There Is
Suspicion as to Who the
Guilty Party Is.

An unknown miscreant made an at
tempt yesterday morning to poison
Golden Lion" the valuable st. Bernard
dog owned by Charles Newman. The
condition of the dog was discovered in
time and the prompt use Of emetics saved
his life.
When Mr.. Newman left his home at 424
Post street, yesterday morning, Lion was
to all appearances In good health. About
10 o'clock Mrs. Newman discovered he
was in great pain and Immediately noti-
fed her husband, who returned to the
house to find the dog in commissions.
Emetics were administered, and after sew
eral hours work Lion was pronounced out
of danger.
During the past few weeks a number
of dogs and cats have been poisoned in
the vicinity of Mr.. Newman's home, but
why any one should wish to kill Lion
the owner is at loss to explain. The
dog is of very gentle disposition and
so well trained that he has never been
known to bother even the children who
play with him.
Golden Lion is well bred, has a num-
Der of tricks and has a record of five feet
seven and a quarter inches for high
jump. Mr.. Newman values the animal
at $1,000. He has suspicion as to who
the person is who attempted to poison
his pet and promises the fellow an inter
esting time if he can prove his guilt.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-19
IA GREAT MINING
BUREAU PLANNED
T MINING MEN PROPOSE
PRACTICAL ONE.
The Miners Association May Revo-
Iutionize Itself and Enlarge Its
Scope and Purposes.

A new and striking project will be
brought before the annual convention or
the California Miners Association, which
will begin a three days session in Native
Sons Hall on Monday. 1t is proposed to
enlarge greatly the scope, purposes and
membership of the association, and II the
idea is carried out the mining industry
should receive a great uplift in the State
The proposition is to make the associa-
ton a permanent and active force which
shall constantly and in all possible ways
foster not only gold mining, but every
form of the industry in the State. To this
end it is proposed that permanent head
quarters be established, and that the
secretary shall be the active executive
force. giving all his time to the work at
a good salary and possibly with the aid
of assistants. He shall be a practical
and energetic mining man, shall hustle
about the State and direct bureau in
tended to advertise the mineral resources
of the State, supply general information
to prospectors, miners and investors and
work would somewhat resemble that of
the State Board of Trade, and might in
clude badly needed permanent mining
exhibit here. 1t would also be prac-
teal and not scientific merely, and in this
and in the projection of a real initial
force into this great industry II would
supplement what is done by the state
Mining and Scientific Press and leading
men interested in the industry.
1t is announced that Lieutenant Gov
ernor Neff will positively retire from the
presidency which has been forced on him
ever since its organization six years ago,
and lively contest ut for the Office has
tary Julian Sonntag. z. H. Benjamin of
Alameda and Robert M. Turner, late of
Nevada County, are rival candidates for
assured and number of matters of
great Importance will be dealt with.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-19
BENEFIT FOR COMPANY A.
The Minstrel Show Given at Native
Sons Hall Proves q Success.

The second grand minstrel performance
given last evening at Native Sons Hall in
aid of Company A Of the League of the
Cross Cadets proved a perfect success,
both artistically and financially. The hall
was crowded to its utmost capacity with
enthusiastic people from all sections of
the city, who showed their appreciation
of the entertainment afforded in liberal
and excessive applause. The programme
as rendered is as follows:
Selection, "Serenade," League Of the Cross
Cadets Orchestra; grand overture, Occidental
Minstrels; entrance of merry testers, with
out Him What's the Band: baton revolutions.
Frank Pool; opening chorus, by the company,
"Oh Hail U.s. Ye Free; My Dream of You"
Daniel C. Deasy; Zizzy Zee Yum Zum," Edw.
F. Moore; She Was Bred in Old Kentucky"
Robert G. brady; Break the News to Mother"
John T. Long; THE Rag-Time Dance" Denis
C. Sheerin; 1--WE Been Faithful to You," Harry
S. Colman; ''Darktown Is Out Tonight" Wal
ter D. Young; II Love You in the Same Old
Way" Philip J. Eisenmann; My Hoodoo
Honey" Occidental Quartet; Honey, You's
Fought for the Cause He Thought Was RICH" "
Lose" jack Egan; In the Shadow of the
Pines" VIII Moore; medley by the company;
my Gals Done Wrong" Ralph Raymond;
wards; song, selected, DR.. J. P. Mccarthy;
'Good-by, Sweet Day. J. Bautista Boronda |:
finale, STARS and Stripes Forever; tableau.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-19
A VICTORY FOR sPoRTsMEN.
Corea's Heavy Fine Upheld by Three
Superior Judges

The Fish and Game Commissioners of
this State consider they have won a grand
victory over the violators of the game
laws of California. Yesterday Superior
Judges Cook, Wallace and Borden up
held the decision of Police Judge Conlan
in the case of J. f. Corea. In August
last, during the closed season for ducks,
Corea was found to have lot of these
wild fowls for sale in his stalls in the
Washington-street market. The deputies
of the commission arrested him, and on
the goth of that month he was taken be-
fore Judge Conlan, found guilty and fined
500. This was the heaviest fine ever i'm
posed in this State for the violation of
the game laws.
Corea and several of his fellow-dealers
decided to make a fight against the law,
and contended that the fine was Excess
sive The attorney for the commission
argued that it is just such men as the de-
PENDANT who do more to encourage the
violation of the law than any others.
The argument that if the commission
merchants and dealers did not encourage
the market hunters to kill game out of
season by buying their product the law
would be violated much less had great
weight with the Superior Judges who up
held the judgment of Police Judge Conlan.
The case has been watched with great in
terest by the sportsmen and market
hunters, too, for that matter.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-19
/" GAMBLING IS
So VERY WRONG, )"
SAYS DELANY
He Begins a Moral
Crusade.
ADDRESSES THE SUPERVISORS
DEMANDS AN ERA OF MORAL
PURITY.
Will Tolerate No Gaming in the City
Except With the Nickel
in-the-Slot Ma
chimes.
ADDRESSES THE SUPERVISORS
DEMANDS AN ERA OF MORAL
PURITY.

Somebody says Captain Delany has been
playing poker again. Moreover, they
claim ne lost. Be that as it may, the cap
tain, in his Supervisorial capacity, has
determined that games of chance with the
dice and cards shall cease in San Fran
cisco forever and a day, if he can COM
pass the result. AS for games of chance
with nickel-in-the-slot machines, why,
those will pass muster, inasmuch as the
owners of the machines are really good
fellows. who will put up cigars when they
meet a Supervisor on the street.
Feeling in this way the captain recently
introduced an order III the Board of Su-
pervisors making it a misdemeanor to
gamble with cards and dice, roulette
wheels, or any old thing, except nickel-in-
the-slot machines. This order was refer
red to the Committee on Health and Pc
lice, of which the captain is a member
and yesterday it was up for consideration.
The eloquence of Delany on this occasion
was of an unusually high order. de t3lkeG
like a Methodist eXhorter on the eFlIS OF
gambling in great city. GenteIleHs
said the Supervisor, 1t Won 90 70 4Se
the San Francisco public go on IN the ola
way accepting gold bricks from tln-horn
gamblers and Sacramento card sharps
Cards are dangerous things. I've been
there and I know. Dice viii rob the poor
man of his last cent, II he don un9eI-
stand how to throw them when loaded:
All gambling machines are an invention OF
the devil. that arch enemy OF the human
race.
machine, That is thing of beauty and
JOY altogether. You put in your nickel
and you draw out a dime Fancy the poor
man, with one nickel in his pocket, going
into a saloon to buy glass of beer and to
nbble at the free lunch. Henceforth he
viii enter a saloon for a different purpose.
He will take his nickel and drop it in the
slot Out will come two nickels, and he
viii go on his way rejoicing down Kearny
street, where they sell a good 10-cent meal
for a dime. I'm in favor of the slot ma
chimes"
The logic was irresistible and the COM
mittee with promptness and dispatch ap-
proved of the anti-gambling order as pre-
pared by the captain and ordered a favor
able report TO the Board of Supervisors
next Monday.
Now it is expected that a few suspicious
people viii be heard making remarks to
the effect that somebody has put up
good round sum of money to drive all
gamblers into patronizing the nickel-in-
the-slOt machines, but it is that way with
every reform.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-19
Ellis-street Car Line Extension.

The Market Street Railroad Company
contemplates extending its Ellis street
line to the Affiliated Colleges and the
proposed Sutro Library. To accomplish
this change the Stanyan street line will
be Continued from Frederick along Stan
van street to Parnassus avenue, along the
latter to ] street and Fourth avenue.
Other important street railroad changes
The next stretch of roadway to be con-
verted from steam to an electric line is
that running from Central avenue along
district. This line will be changed as
soon as the San Bruno road is finished in
the early spring.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-19
THE REPORT SOLD.
It Is Now Controlled by E. w. Scripps
and Paul II. Blades.

A deal has just been consummated
whereby E. w. Scripps, president of the
Scripps-McRae Newspaper League, and
Paul H. Blades have secured controlling
interest in the Daily Report of this city.
Messrs. Scripps and Blades are old news
paper men and have Interests in some of
the best known evening papers of the
on his ranch at San Diego, and Mr.. Blades
has been connected with the Los Angeles
Record. Mr.. Blades will take direct con-
be about the same and no important
changes will be made on the local staff.
The amount paid for the paper has not
been announced, but 1t is understood that
1900 of the 1000 shares were purchased by
Scripps and Blades for SAC. 600. Mr.. Bunker
will retain his connection with the paper
for the present, at least.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-19

orvhat Can Be Done to Promote the
Growth of the State?" Marsden Man
son added to the same subject, giV ing
70 Russia: w. H. Harmon, the repre-
sentative head of the weather bureau, of
the State, gave brief and interesting dis,
cussion on THE climatic conditions and
the Japan current exerts over the gen
eral climate of the State.
The visiting editors and their families
will make a tour of the city to-day in
company with a committee appointed by
the local board of directors. Before the
convention adjourns it is the purpose or
the members of the Press Club to show
all the prevailing features and advantages
San Francisco has over the other cities Of
the State to the delegates.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-19

most noteworthy success all over the
Union and its fame has gone across
the seas. Clementine de We're is prac-
tically an American singer and has
held her own with the great artists of
the world and against all odds and
corners has achieved first place. While
singing at the Metropolitan Opera
house in New York last year her sue
cess was simply wonderful.
Aside from Clementine de We're, there
are other artists in the company who
will both please and surprise. Nine.
Selma Kronold is a dramatic soprano
of whom the country may well be
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-19

, rHRoUGH the efforts Of Messrs:
Gottlob, Marx & Co. lovers Of
grand opera will have an oppor-
tunity of hearing their favorites rem
, dered by world-famed American artlsts
= at the Baldwin next month.
The season will begin on DECEMBER o
and as it will be the only grahu opera
, go cement of the year the manage
, mont Is bent on making it a success.
; CIementine de We're and the Interna-
tionaI Grand Opera Company have
heen secured and will appear In rep
ertoire of over fifteen operas.
? This organization is achieving the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-19
A New Corporation.

Articles Of Incorporation were filed yes
terday by c.. W. Kohlsaat. S. H. Fried
lander, j. L. Phelps, Thomas e. Ryan and
Samuel Samter for the exhibition of the
mutoscope on the Pacific Coast, and fol-
the purpose of conducting various amuse-
ment enterprises. The capital stock is
81 900 600 The mutoscope is the wonder
full miniature biograph that has been
creating a great sensation here and
abroad, the original owners Of which have
already amasSed a fortune.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-19
Poison THEORY GroundIess.

Investigation into the death Of Patrick
Brannan, a blacksmith, which occurred
at his home, Cedar avenue, on Wednes-
day, was commenced yesterday. It was
conceded that the wife's suspicion that
he had been poisoned by a prescription
compounded at Smiths drugstore was
absolutely groundless Brannan was well
along in years, having passed seventy-one
of them within this mortal coll, and lost
vitality is thought to have been the cause
Of his death.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-19
Activity Of Vesuyius.

the renewed activity Of Mount Vesuvius. An
overwh elming danger Of this description pro-
duces universal terror. AS matter of fact
there is little likelihood that Mount vesuvius
will do any serious damage. On the other
hand, thousands die daily from stomach and
digestive disorders, who might have survived
had they resorted to Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers. It is the greatest Of known tonics for
stomach and digestive organs. 1t cures kid
ney liver and blood disorders.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-19
Famous Grand Opera Singers Who Heard Baldwin,

proud. Last season she sung in Ger
many, and was proclaimed by all the
critics to be the best priIna donna that
America ever sent there. Miss Media
Norisson, an English girl who made
her appearance in America last year
at the ''swell' Waldorf-Astoria enter
tainments, is also one of the prima
donnas of the International Grand
Opera Company. Her beautiful voice.
of which the critics and the public
never seem to tire will cause comment.
Among the tenors is the young Ital-
ian artist, Signor Collenz, who was the
favortte artist in Naples and Milan last
year.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-19
southern Pacific officials Go North.

George Croker and J. Kruttschnitt
went north by special train night before
last. Mr.. Croker, C. E. Green and F. S.
Doty will make an examination Of a Car
bon Hill coal mine in Washington, after
which Mr.. Croker will return to Portland
and ioin Mr.. Kruttschnitt in an inspection
of the Southern Pacific Company's lines in
Oregon.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-19

The annual convention Of the California
Press Association was held last evening
in the rooms of the San Francisco Press
Club on Ellis street. The address of well
come was delivered by L. G. Carpenter,
president of the club, and was responded
10 by J. G. Daniels of the State assOcia-
ton.
The other speakers were General n. P.
Chapman, who spoke upon the subject,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-19
DELAYED Freight.

7 A. Fillmore, manager of the Southern
Pacific Company, announces that all the
west-bound freight delayed by the fire in
tunnel 10 will be in by Monday evening.
The east-bound traffic will be Strengthened
out by tomorrow morning.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-19

"Severa years ago troubled with aggravated Of
dyspepsia and of the first thing did consult phy
cian AS had always enjoyed the best health worried good
deal this my first illness and only desire get well
speedily could took regularly all the medicines my
prescribed them In short time felt all right cured
and stopped taking the medicine But wasn't long before fes
badly and again had the doctor This
kept for time until last mind would quit
docorng and of the remedies advertised had read
much of Rpans Tabules that concluded would them
good trial 1t said would give relief, thought if
could give relief whole lot might purchased dollars
WORTH and when had finished them feeling better than had
for continued them, and to-day believe
ccty well Once in great while have slight touch OF
the old malady but single Tabae fixes all right EeneEa
keep at hepae"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-19
Rabbi Myers Discourse.

At the Congregation Ohabai Shalome,
Rabbi / Myers will take for his subject,
this morning. "a Few Questions Asked
of the Jewish Wives and Mothers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-19
Lnrlina Salt Water Baths,

Bush and Larkin SITS. Swimming. Russian hot
and cold tub baths. Saltwater direct from ocean
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-19
California Press Association.

The Hardtmuth pencil is the best in the
world. Try the Koh-I-Noor.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-19

character, and for that reason
their appointment is commended
on all sides. Mr.. Woodwork was
secretary for United States Cir
cult Judge Hoffman, and has been
secretary for United States Cir
cult Judge Morrow for nearly
twelve years. He is recognized
as an authority on Federal law,
and is regular correspondent of
the American Law Journal.
Mr. Banning is a native of
California and is q years old. He
graduated from ST. Ignatius Col
lege n this city and afterward
from the Hastings Law College.
Up to three years ago he WIS as
ISOLATED with the law firm of
Henley & Costello, and since that
time he has been practicing on his
own account.
Mr.. Woodwork will take the
place vacated by Mr.. Knight, the
salary of which is $500 per year.
Mr.. Banning will take Mr.. Schles-
inger's 'place, the salary being
$4,000 per year.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-19
INSURANCE COMpANN

OF MANCHESTER ENGLAND. ON THE
" 31st day of December A. D. 1897, and for
the year ending that day, made TO the
Insurance Commissioner of the State of Cali
fornia, pursuant to the provisions of sections
$40 and GIL of the Political Code condensed as
per blank furnished by the commissioner:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-19

Net amount OF risks
written during the
year ............-.......
Net amount of risks
expired during the year
Net amount in force De-
cember 81, 1897.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-24

Georgetogn College will hold its an
rual race meet October - on the Park
Bicycle Club track. The amateur events
four in number-namely. one-mile novice,
chenille open. one-third-miIe open and
five-mile handicap-are open 10 all ANA
tours There Will also be an Australian
pursuit race for professionals This is an
invitation race. and will be composed Of
eight OF the best local professional riders
who will be started equally distant around
the track II is likely that Columbia and
Pennsylvania Will send teams 10 compete
The Georgetown team Will consist of Han
ger. Burton and Alexander while Dame
miller. should he return. as il now seems
probable, Will be the star. Louis I.ouv4 of
Louisiana and Stanisiaus Brady are TWO
new riders who will attempt TO make the
varsity team. The meet IS being held un-
der the management of Nessrs. John Bell
Rudolph Jose and James f. Alexander
Entry blanks may be had from j. Bell
Georgetown University. or r Jose 212j
Pennsylvania avenue.