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The San Francisco call., 1899-06-11
RESIDENTS OF
THE MISSION
MAKE APPEAL
Ask That the S. +.
Company Be Sued.
ILLEGAL USE OF STREETS
PRESENT TRACK SHOULD BE
REMOVED.
Petition to the Board of Supervisors
Asking That the Courts Be
Appealed to for
Redress.
PRESENT TRACK SHOULD BE
REMOVED.

Residents of the Mission district pro-
pose to carry the war against the South
ern Pacific Company into the enemy S
country and to this end they have petit
toned the Board of Supervisors to begin
proceedings in the courts to compel the
corporation to remove its tracks from all
of the streets in the Mission district. The
trainers of the petition claim that the
corporation has no warrant of law for it's
occupancy of the streets and crossings,
and that it should be compelled to aban-
don them.
The recent attempt of the Southern Pa
cifc Company to secure rights for a
double track road along the line of it's
road to San Jose is the direct cause of
the present movement. Residents of the
district assert that this attempt may be
repeated at any time in the future. and
in order to avert this calamity thev now
seek to rid themselves of the danger by
compelling the corporation to remove it's
tracks from the public streets, which, it
is claimed, they occupy illegally and
merely by right of sufferance.
The petition is as follows:
To the Honorable Board of Supervis-
ors-Gentlemen: We. the Federation
of Mission Improvement Clubs. rep
resenting nearly one-third of the resi-
dents and taxpayers of San Francisco,
respectfully request that your honor
able body instruct the District Attor-
ney to Immediately institute legal pro-
ceedings in the name of the city and
county of San Francisco against the
Southern Pacific Railroad Company of
Kentucky for Illegally operating a
steam railroad across the public
streets and sidewalks in the Mission
district from Eighth street to the
county line, and
Second = Against Gray Bros. for
illegally operating a steam boiler and
engine at the corner of Clipper and
Douglas streets, and also illegally ex-
ploding blasts in a quarry in the same
vicinity and maintaining railroad
tracks across the public streets.
All these nuisances are being op-
Grated contrary to law and to the well
fare and best interests of your constit-
uents, and it is within the power of
your honorable body to compel the
District Attorney to take steps to
abate them by virtue of an act of the
last Legislature. Respectfully sub
FEDERATION OF MISSION I'M
PROVEMENT CLUBS.
Chris Stader, president; William B.
Peel, secretary; Gustave Schnee,
chairman executive committee.
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-11
FUN AT THE MERCHANTS PICNIC,

left and she went into the room to put
back the change. Then to her astonish-
ment she found her little wallet contain
irG all the money she had III the world
gone. She spoke to the carpenter about
her loss, but got little satisfaction from
HIM further than a denial that he knew
anything about the missing money.
After this little episode Leovetti had re-
turned from his trip to serve his custom
ers, and on being Informed of the loss of
the money it was decided to inform the
police of the SeVenteenth-street station
which was done, but no results so far
have been accomplished further than the
hEding Of the empty wallet in a vacant
lot close by.
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Mechanics Institute.

The quarterly meeting of members Of
the Mechanics Institute was held last
evening, E. A. Denicke presiding. The
president reported that cablegram had
been received from Manila stating that
the Philippine exhibit for the forthcoming
fair was complete and ready for ship
ment. Owing to Lieutenant Hayne hav-
command, the management of the exhibit
has been transferred to W. 2. Thomas,
who is in Manila on business.
L. F. Compton moved the adoption of
an amendment to the constitution offered
at the last meeting to abolish the present
system of electing trustees by the pro-
portionate system and substituting the
Australian ballot system. After a long
debate the amendment was lost. Several
amendments to the constitution were
read. They will come up at the next
meeting for final action.
President Denicke made report on the
Sixteenth and Folsom streets property,
after which the meeting adjourned.
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-11

got possession of the three children last
Wednesday he left for his home in Port
land.
At the suggestion of Prosecuting Attor-
ney Carpenter the Judge issued a bench
warrant for Cico's arrest and continued
the case till June 20. He fixed his bonds
in $1,000 The wife was released on her
own recognizance, but as soon as she got
outside she raised such a row by scream
ing and tearing her hair that she was
taken to the City Prison. Later she was
sent to the insane ward in the Receiving
Hospital, where she became calmer and
was sent home. She is almost crazy with
grief over the loss of her children Last
Tuesday night. because she thought they
would be taken from her, she turned on
the gas in the dormitory in the prison, in
tending to suffocate them and herself
Judge Treadwell denounced the police
for giving the children to the husband
but on investigation it was found that an
order of court to that effect was recorded
his intention was that they should BE sent
to a public institution.
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o.
Ouerita Vincent, Native Daughter, Who Is
Attaining Some Fame in the Theatrical
Line

Interpretation
and
threeu a a
~
o
is be
her
other
md NewY u Of joining the
Though he a i
andla
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whc
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LOST HER CHILDREN.

The case of Mrs. Rosina de Cleo,
charged with assault to murder in strik-
ing her husband Antonio on the head with
an ak on her house on Hinckley alley
was called in Judge Treadwells court
Yesterday morning, but the husband failed
TO appear. It was learned that after he
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-11

Commercial class Miss NJ Mcdonald, teach
er)-M. B. Brady David Caen, Leonard Canepa
Julie Doisron, Marion Dugan Mary E. GiIlies
Richard Ricci, Frances A. Rigney, Robert Roy
Henrietta Wynkoop, Anna NJ Young.
Bridge medalists-August Koch, Levi B.
Shipley.
Denman medalist-Sarah Salazar
Washington medallst-Mary McGillen.
Ninth grade Miss A. NJ. Fiala, teacher)-
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Confidence Man Captured.

James Haley. better known as "Crutch"
Haley, a notorious confidence man, was
arrested last night BY Detectives Gillen
and Anthony and lodged in the City
Prison. He is accused of having cheated
Joseph A Wilson Of the Empire Novelty
Works out Of $50. n appears that Wilson
needed bondsmen in civil suit which was
On appeal. and Haley promised ~ secure
The bondsman, but demanded 80 for his
trouble. Wilson agreed 70 pay when Ha-
ley'a part Of the contract was fulfilled AZ
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-11

a binding clause Wilson promised to leave
the money in saloon on Market street.
After the money had been deposited Ha-
ley returned and succeeded in gaining
possession of it, When Wilson learned of
Faley's duplicity he reported the matter
TO the police
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-11

Clorinda Canepa, Genevieve Giblin. Lottie
Henry Maggie Hines. May Jordan, Grace Lob
Marv McGiIien. Grace Mcintyre, Violet Rem
ton. sarah salazar, Emil Anderson, Charles
Reekrnan Martin Calderon, Gerald Catania,
Kurt A Diekemann, Peter NJ Dufour, Adolph
G Ernst. Jules F Gqiot, Chester s A 1dhnsaG aerold
AUGUST Koch Leon Kulmann Attilio c. Mu-
sante Rudolph Oslin, Peter Padlla. Richard
Pelletieri Arthur Pons Achille Sciaront, Louis
T Rae Horace Treadwell, Levi Shipley, owen
Miss P. NJ Nolan. principal; Miss A. NJ.
Fiala vice principal
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-11
YACHTSMEN ENJOY OPERA.
doctor of Alcantara" Delights
Large Audience at San Fran
cisco Clubhouse, Sausalito.

A highly successful performance of the
two-sct light opera Doctor of Alcantara"
was given last night at the home Of the.
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-11

Why do you buy a secondhand piano
when you can get q new one for $50 at
Mauvais' 76q Market street.
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-11

Advances made on furniture and pianos, with
or without removal j. Noonan 1017-1o23 Mission.
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-11

The value of the fruit consumed in
Great Britain every year is estimated at
$50 900 900.
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-11

got possession of the three children last
Wednesday he left for his home in Port
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-16

ton of the First Baptist church haspassed
the following resolution:
whereas, In acknowledgment ofsthe nn-
ceasing effort and unselfsh toll of DR.. Gray
in successfully raising the debt of the First
Baptist church and that of the denomina-
ton of the state. Messrs, Steiner, recegniz-
ing the magnitude of the undertaking. the
wise and efficient direction of DR.. Gray and
the phenomenal success that has attended
his efforts extend their congratulations on
the completion of the work, and for the
purpose of enabling him to enjoy a we'll
earned rest, offer free to him passage to
Europe and return.
Therefore be it resolved by us, the
members of the First Baptist church, That
our sincere gratitude and grateful apprecia-
ton be extended to Messrs. Steiner for their
interest in the work, and for the considera-
ton and generosity shown our worthy and
beloved pastor
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-16
VETERANS PROGRAMME
The Annual Reunion at East Lake on
August 5

The Confederate Veterans of Jefferson
county will hold their annual reunion at
East Lake on August 5. A committee con-
sisting of w. II. Reynolds. chairman; w.
H. Huffman, A. c. oxford, w. j. Vann J.
J.. Darby and ]. Bearheart has prepared the
following programme:
10 a. m.-Meeting called to order
Prayer-Dr. l.. S. Handley.
Permanent organization.
Welcome Address-Colonel Sumter Lea.
Response-Colonel ]. W. Bush.
Song-"We Are Band of Brothers"
Address-General Rufus N. Rhodes.
Parody on Bull Run-Brde Cooper.
Music-"Dixie.'
Recitation-"The Whistling Regiment"
Miss Lillian Golson.
Oration-M ajor-General George p Har-
rison.
Benediction-Rev. e. w. Jones.
1880 p. m.-Dinner. CBarbecued meats
will be served to alb
$50 p. m.-SOcial reception to Major-Ge
eral George p. Harrison.
$50 p. m.-Meoting called to order.
Address Governor Joseph F. Johnston.
Subject '1ntenton of County Reunions"
song-Mrs f. w. Brandon.
Music
Report of the executive committee.
Miscellaneous business.
Song-"God Be With You Till We Meet
Again"
Benodiction.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-16
WILL MANUFACTURE
EXPLOSIVES
Articles of Incorporation of the United
States Explosive Company Were
Filed Yesterday

Another large factory will be added to
the Birmingham district.
Articles of Incorporation of the United
States Explosive Company were yesterday
filed in the probate office by Messrs. d. NJ
Drennen, William NJ. Drennen and f. w.
Hopkins, representing one of the largest
powder manufacturing companies in the
world.
The capital stock of the new company is
fixed at 100000, divided into 1000 shares of
the par value of 800 each. The purpose of
the new company is to manufacture pow
der, dynamite and other high explosives.
The company will begin at once the con-
struction of large plant on Village creek
about two miles from the city near North
Birmingham. The factory will give employ
mert to about 100 men, and will have a daily
capacity of COO kegs 1t is expected that
the plant will be In operation by the first
of January.
The big concern which is behind the local
company is said To be one of the largest
manufacturers of explosives in the coun-
try. which is DESTROYS of controlling the To-
cal market.
An immense quantity of powder and other
explosives is used in this district, ana it is
with view of supplying this trade that the
local plant will be built.
In addition to this advantage, 1t is also
stated that the product can be manufac-
tured cheap in Birmingham as in any
other place in the United States.
The capacity of the plant will be in
creased from time to time to meet the de-
mand, and it is probable that before many
years one of the largest plants in the coun-
try will be located in this city.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-16

DR.. Curry, who, We are glad to report, Is
recovering from his recent attack of fever.
EXAMINATIONS FINISHED. The
twelve miners who since Thursday have
been standing examination in the Chalifoux
building in the office of the inspector OF
mines finished their ordeal yesterday, and
all of them have returned to their homes.
The board of examiners will complete tho
work of looking over the papers some time
tiis week, and will then give the success
full applicants their certificates at once.
LEAVE FOR INDIANAPOLIS.-Q a
large party of Alabama Epworth Leaguers
and their friends will leave Birmingham
over the Alabama Great Southern railroad
Wednesday afternoon for Indianapolis to
attend the International Epworth League
conference in that city on July 20, q, % and
23d. After the conference is over a number
of the party will make another trip on to
Niagara Falls, for which a rate of 81 Is Of
fered with stop-ovet privileges at Chau-
tauqua Lake
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-16
PASSAGE TO EUROPE
offered by Steiner Brothers to DR.. B.
D. Gray

There is q pretty little sequel to the pay
ment of the last debt on Howard College
and the debts of the Baptist state conven-
ton, which was accomplished Friday after
noon. Steiner Bros. of this city, the agents
of the Union Trust Company of Philadel-
phia, who have been carrying a large part
of the debt, have offered Dr. b. D. Gray,
president of the board of trustees of the
college, free steamship passage from
Philadelphia to Europe and return in rec
cgntion of the invaluable services which
Dr. Gray has rendered in raising the money
to pay off the debt. DIR. Gray has accepted
the Steiners' kind offer. which will be held
open for a year, and says he will probably
make i.c trip next spring.
In recognition of the above, the congrega-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-16
DAILY STATISTICS.

Among the deeds filed for record in the
probate office yesterday were the following
T. +. Check and wife to c. L. Steele, the
east hall of lot No. in block No. Sc. 25x1OO
feet. situated in Third avenue between
Nineteenth and Twentieth streets; eonsid-
Grafton, 5000.
Roscoe Mcconnell and George C. What
ley and wife to r. A. Lewis. lot No. u and
10 feet off of the west side of lot Nc. u In
block No. 81. situated at the corner OF
Fourth avenue and Twenty-ffth street;
consideration, 81 $50.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-16
RECORD FOR THE WEEK
Heat Was the Most Intense of the
Summer

The intense heat of the past few days
has been the most severe of the summer,
and has brought harsh criticism upon the
head of Weathermaker Jacobs, who is held
personally responsible for the rise in tenn
perature.
The weeks record shows mean average
temperature of 81 degrees against an aver
age of 10 for. the previous week, when the
temperature was further modified by re-
f.eshing showers, reaching a total rain
fall of 1.99 inches
The daily record for the week closing
last night was as follows
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-16
Inevitable

From the Chicago Post.
what is pessimism?" asked the boy.
"Pessimism' replied the father ruefully
sis the natural result of receiving bills from
a dressmaker and a milliner on the same
day."
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-16
Definitions

tSrom the Chjnago News.
-She-What is the difference between white
lies and black ones?
He-The former are the kind a woman
thinks she tells a man, and the latter are
the kind she thinks he tells her.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-16

Cushman L. Purnell, a young lawyer of
Opclika, has been in Birmingh for sever
al days looking over the field. He has
fromed an association with II. X. White,
attorney of this city, and has established
an office at Ensley, where he is ready to
attend to any legal business clients may
have there. In all litigated cases he will
have the benefit of Mr.. Whites experience
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-16
British Forces Increased

In the meantime the British forces In
South Africa are being increased by every
steamer and the avoidance of harsh meas
ures. the end of which Is difficult to fore
see and which threaten to spread far be-
yond the confines of the country giving rise
to them is becoming decidedly more diff
ficult.
William Harper, of the Philadelphia COM
mercial museum who Is just completing a
two years tour of the world collecting sam
pies of the chief articles the various ma
lions import, is about to forward to the
United States a collection of the most re-
markable sample cases ever amassed.
During the course of his quest, Mr. Harper
penetrated to the most remote corners of
Russia, Africa, Austria, Australia and
South America and compiled a vast amount
of information as to the requirements of
the various countries, samples of goods
and models of implements and photographs
and specifications of all the leading articles
of trade, all of which will be on exhibition
in Philadelphia during the month of Oc-
tober.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-16
THE CITY.

song service which Miss Mccoy is arrang
ing for the First Methodist church win
take place next Sunday evening, and not
tonight, as has been stated.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-16

friends of 7. =. MCGOWAN viii be panied to
learn that his little daughter, Minnie Ar
gyle, who has been critically i'll for several
days, was not expected to live last night.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-16

CAR AXLE BROKE DOWN.-A freight
train on the Southern was wrecked about
a mile and half the other side of North
Birmingham last night. While going up
hill the axle on the third car from the en-
CINE broke down. No one was injured, pos
sibly due from the fact that the train was
moving at "A very slow rate of speed.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-16
SITUATION IN
THE TRANSYAAL
Another Week Of DiCk3rlnS Has Added
to Its P0rllS.
ACCUSATIONS OF TYRANNY
On One Side and Treason on the Other
Have Been Made.
THE DISTRESS is INCREASING
Among the Uitlanders of the Rad and
Beers Still Continue Their Stolid
Indifference Kruger Refuses
Representations of Peace
THE DISTRESS is INCREASING

London, July 15.-Another week of bick-
ering, of heated fnvectiye and vitupera-
tion accusations of tyranny and treason
on the other, of increasing distress among
the Uitlanders of the Rad, owing to the
dislocation of business, of military prepara-
ton, and throughout all the apparent main
tenance by the Beers of their stolid atti-
tude of indifference. All the representa-
lions made have only served to add to the
perils of the Transvaal situation and every
thing tends to confirm the opinion that the
imperial government means to obtain re-
forms. The ministers have practically
pledged themselves to enforce them, peace
ably if possibly, otherwise forcibly. The
empire appears absolutely united on this
subject, On top of Queenland's offer of
troops/to serve in South Africa, should an
emergency arise, the reports of the debate
in the Canadian parliament and the tone of
Sir Wilifred Laurier's and Sir Charles Tup-
per's remarks have caused the greatest
satisfaction here.
The Dgger's Telegram
The startling telegram published by the
Boer organ here. the Digger News, Friday
showing apparently that the Transvaal was
SlNIilS III anu COIuldl IeldllOHS ildu Deell re-
sumed, which was promptly denied by the
secretary for the colonies, Joseph Chamber
lain, though evidently tinged to suit the
susceptibilities of the Doppers, was so cir
cumstantial and apparently authoritative
that momentariy the hope was aroused
that the end of the quarrel was in sight,
but the only foundation for the dispatch
was found in the fact that Mr.. Chamberlain
on Wednesday, before the new franchise
bin was introduced in the volksraad, re-
quired that the text be communicated to
him. and suggested that the debate be
postponed pending such friendly representa-
tons in regard to alterations therein as the
imperial government might desire to make
in the interests of peace. The refusal of
President Kruger to accede to the request
is regarded here as a fresh affront, and
only served to clinch the belief that the
president is still dominated by DR.. Leyds
the European representative of the Trans
vaal. who has heretofore. it is claimed
proved the evil genius of the Transvaal,
and continues to delude the Transvaalers
with the dangerous theory that if they can
only gain time by simultaned concerns no
real reform will be necessary, as new
grouping of the powers will shortly occur,
whereby Great Britain will no longer have
a free hand In South Africa.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-16
PERSONAL.

Mine Inspector j. ID. Hooper went to
Admission yesterday.
Hugh Barclay Brown. of Texas, is visit
ing friends in the city
Charles Jones, WAC so capably represents
the passenger department of the Kansa 5
City, Memphis and Birmingham, railroad in
this city as travelling passenger agent, has
gone on a vacation trip to summer resorts
in East Tennessee.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-16

TO FILL DIR. CURRY'S PULPIT.-The
Rev. w. T. Waller. of Camden. Ala. one
Of the racss consented and eicQaent
preachers In the state. mas been engaged
by Tie congregation of the First Presby-
terrain church to fill thir pulpit for 4 few
weeks during the sickness and vacation OF
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-05-20
What to Do with Cuba.

Senior de Castro, a native Cuban
and a prominent citizen of Havana,
who is now in this country, recently
said of the Cuban situation: can
nexation to the United States is I'M
questionably the destiny of Cuba.
| know the sentiment of the people,
and I know that ninety percent of
them favor annexation. The Span
iards and the wealthy Cubans, who
form the bulk of the population, un-
derstand that unless Cuba is annex
ed, there will be no peace, no stable
government, nc development of re-
sources nothing but turmoil and
strife. The members of the insur-
gent army alone stand out against
the union of Cuba with this great
republic, and they are against it
purely for selfish reasons. Cuba
will be of untold benefit to the u.
S., for when properly developed, il
is acre for acre, the richest country
on the globe"
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-05-20
CITY COUNCIL MEETS.
Important Business Transacted at
Tuesday Nights Session.

A meeting of the city council wa:
held Tuesday evening, and much
important business transacted.
There was a full attendance at roll.
call, including Mayor Sweeney and
Aldermen Walker, Kempfer, Ar
thur, McGrail, Roehl and GifeIs
The minutes of meetings of May
and 8 were read and approved. Re.
ports of Treasurer Condor and Po-
lice Magistrate Oden we're read and
ordered filed. Also the report Of
the fire and water committee.
Chief Mills and a committee Of
the fire department reported having
tested the street hydrants and found
two or three of them in need of re.
pair. Council instructed Marshal
Kempfer to notify the water com.
pany of the condition of hydrants, tc
have the same repaired.
The auditing committee reported
for payment the following bills:
Neihart Water Co., hydnt TT $625.0C
Carr& Warmbrod, fr't&coal.. s.
VIM. Schuman, b~lacksmith'g 1886
c. w. Beatty, ballot box. $50
w. F. Oden, sally police mag. 1880
Aid. Walker moved, Aid. Kemp
fer seconded, to buy two new and
improved nozzles for the fire depart
ment. Carried.
For officers to serve the ensuing
year the following were named
f. A. Preston, treasurer: E. X
Abbott, police magistrate; F. NJ
Kempfer, marshal.
The mayor appointed the follow
ing committees to serve for the year
Way snd Means: Arthur, Kempfer
Giffels.
Streets and Alleys: Walker, Nc.
Grail, Roehl.
Taxes and Licenses: Giffels, Kemp
fer, Roehl.
Fire and Water: Arthur, McGrail
Walker.
Auditing: Walker, Kempfer, Ar
thur.
Ordinance: Roehl, Walker, Nc
Grail.
Council adiourns to meet May %