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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28
AN ALUMINIUM YACHT.
Composition of the Alloy Used on the
Shamrock.

LONDON, June Pit is said IN au-
thoTitative circles that the alloy OF which
the Shamrock is constructed above the
water line is composed Of three parts
aluminium and one part nickel. Her deck
is also said To be constructed Of sheets of
the same metal three-slxteenths of an
inch thick, thus effecting a saving of
about two-tenths in the weight Of the deck
alone and stifening the yachts hull more
effectively than could be accomplished
with wood
II is considered that yesterdays acct
dent proved the strength Of the metal,
while the force of the impact was enough
TO swing the yacht around about four
points. the only damage done to her by
the vessel which collided with the Sham-
rock was a dent about half inch deep,
with no sign Of cracking on the surface
OF the metal
The Shamrock's mast was stepped to-
day and the fitting Of her spars and
standing and running gear is proceeding
"a pi5ly. The length Of her lower mast is
given as l06 feet; her topmast is said to
measure seventy feet and it is reported
her boom is 10 feet long. A new plate
las been inserted in the place of the one
damaged yesterday.
The cup challenger started for South
ampton to-day Numbers of people VS.
tied the West India docks TO see the
Shamrock, but only those in possession of
permits were allowed close Inspection of
the Yacht. Among those who visited the
cup challenger to-day was Lord Dun
raven
The officers and crew, numbering IN all
about forty men. now have complete
charge OF the vessel.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28
CAKEWALKERS ENTER
FOR THE GRAND CONTEST
WILL WALK FOR CALIFORNIA
SOLDIER BOYS FUND"
Hon. Charles L. Patton Heads the
Committee That Has the Enter
tainment in Charge.

There will be cake walkers galore in
this city next month to compete in the
carnival to be held at the Mechanics Pa
vilion. There are now over hundred
entries for the various championship and
exhibition events and among the novel
cake walks to be given are the electric
and the Chinese cake walks. For the
former four couple will be wired and
carry storage batteries, SO that scores OF
tiny lamps will illuminate their dance.
Miss Pearl Hickman will lead this num-
Der.
The annex of the Mechanics Pavilion
has been rented for the purpose of lold-
ing rehearsals for the grand entry and
the big cakeWalks. A. c. c. Barr, VINO
staged the production of the Romance
of Callopy' at the Los Angeles Theatef,
with $50 people on the stage, and who is
one of the best cakewalkers in the coun-
try, has been secured to arrange for the
event. Miss Pearl Hickman OF oakland
has been engaged as drum major TO bring
the couples on in the big cakewalks and
also as teacher of the juveniles and some
of the society amateurs. j. Walker Cole,
entered in the contest for the diamond
badge championship for professionals and
is also teaching some OF the contestants.
fund for the California Soldier Boys" is
az follows: Hon. c. L. Patton, Hon. ].
A. Filchcr, Colonel Ernest A. Denicke,
General r. II. Warfield, Hon, Tirey L.
Ford, General A. w Barrett and Louis
W. buckley. They elected at the last
meeting c. l.. Patton chairman and j. a.
Filcher secretary and treasurer, and at
the coming meeting they will appoint
representative to be present at the pa
vilion during the carniva! and take charge
of their portion of the funds. Secretary
F'ilcher was requested to write to the
Red Cross Society. to see If they will co.
from the carnival and other directions.
1t was decided to have Mrs. L. Honn
drill fifteen couples of young ladies and
gentlemen in delsarte, cakewalk and
beauty poses. The office of the carnival
is al room in the Kohler & Chase build
ing, where entry blanks are ready for
the -arnI1S n1-erfs
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28
Hesperian Parior's Officers.

The following named are the officers
who have been chosen to flll the Offices In
Hesperian Parlor Native Sons of the
Golden West, during the ensuing year: D.
A. Hanley, past president; Charles H. En-
lert, president; George B. Scott, C. B.
Fem and Edward F. Siebert, vice presi-
dents; James H. Roxburgh, recording sec
rotary; George P. Theller. financial sec
rotary; ii. 7. Shepston, treasurer; w. Y.
Speckman, marshal; Drs. w. B. Coffey.
n. A. Andrews, T. D. Maher and r. +
Legge, surgeons: Joseph f. Mclaughlin.
trustee. and Frank W. Ireland, official
photographer. The office OF official pho
tographer in THIS parlor is new one and
was recently created as an adjunct for
the 1900 celebration. He will take pic
lures of the parlor on the occasion of its
July and he will also take pictures of the
parlor on the occasion of celebrations and
public meetings.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28
A BIG SMOKER.
Hall of Golden West Tent, Knights Of
the Maccabees, Was OvercroWded.

Last evening was the time set for the
big smoker by Golden West Tent of the
knights OF the Maccabees In its hall in
the B'nae Birth building. and after the
initiation of ten members the doors were
thrown open to those who had been in
vited to enjoy the hospitality Of the tent.
However, when It came to finding room
for six hundred persons in room that
will not accommodate more than two
hundred it was found necessary to secure
the large assembly hall on the ground
floor. Under the direction Of ]. M. Err
merius, deputy supreme commander,
there was presented for the entertainment
of the large audience programme made
up of songs, instrumental music, recita-
tions. burlesQue boxing match and a
short address by the deputy supreme
commander.
Those who contributed to the fun for
the evening were: George Fleming. George
Evans, Professor Denzler, M. Cohnrech,
Sir Knight Unzer, Sir Knights Morgan.
Roberts and Turner and Professor Ora
Der. During the evening pipes and to-
bacco were passed around and collation.
and lemonade were served.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28
COMFORTABLE HOME FOR
A HER0'S FAMILY
CAPT. FIGHTERS WIDOW GIVEN
A HOUSE AND LOT.
Funds Derived From the Benefit Put
to Excellent Use by Thomas
Cuff and Captain
Huber

The widow of brave Captain Richter,
who fell at Manila in the assault upon
the Spanish trenches on the memorable
night of July 81 need never lack a roof to
shelter herself and children. as the pro-
ceeds derived from the benefit rendered
her some months ago have been devoted
to good use.
A lot on the corner of Third avenue and
Dietz street was purchased by the COM
mittee having her welfare in mind and
comfortable dwelling will be Immediately
erected. The contract for the building
will be let to-day by Thomas Cuff and
Captain Huber, members of the commit
tee appointed to attend to the matter,
The house Is expected to cost in the
neighborhood Of $1,000. It is said the lot
cost $1,000 Three hundred dollars in cash
has already been turned over to Mrs.
Richter and the committee have hopes of
being able to give her one hundred dollars
additional.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28
BEN HOLIDAY
LOSES To KNIGHT
OF THE CARTER
Outsider in Front at
Sheepshead.
LEADS FROM START TO FINISH
hackers GET EIGHTY TO ONE
FOR THEIR MONEY.
May Hampstead and Admiration
Matched for Five Thousand
Dollars a Side, to Race
at Mile.
LEADS FROM START TO FINISH
HACKERS GET EIGHTY TO ONE
FOR THEIR MONEY
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, June 27.-The event of the
day at Sheepshead Bay was the defeat OF
Ben Holiday an odds-or favorite in the
fourth race at a mile and a half. by
Knight of the Garter, an extreme out
slider who was at all sorts of odds the
closing being 80 to /, although some got as
good as 20 and 50 TO for their money. At
the fall of the flag knight OF the Garter
made the pace. and. try as the others
might. they could not get near him He
won by three lengths.
In the Surf Stakes Missionary came in
In drive and won by a head.
May Hampstead and Admiration will
race on Saturday for $1,000 each, with $4,000
added by the club, the race to be at a
mile. carrying lN pounds each. Results:
Selling six furlongs-Gold One won, Big Gun
second. Eileen DAILY third. Time, LIS as
one mile-L1ttle Saint won, Macleod Of
Surf stakes. five and half furlongs-Mis-
sionary Won Stuart second. Withers third
Mile and half-Knight of the Garter won.
Latson second. Ben Holiday third. Time,
Hurdle, mile and three quarters-Premier
won. Ben Elder second, Forget third. Time.
won. Trillo second. CaesarOn third. Time,
1:19 rs.
ST. LOUIS. June Z7.-The feature Of the
day at the fair grounds was the sensa-
tional finish between Meadowthorpe and
Lady Callahan. Meadowthorpe scored by
a half length in furious drive. Results:
Maiden two-yearolds, five furiongs-Morris
VoImer Won Dinornis second Canrobert third
Time, :03.
Selling. one mile-Dutch Bard won. Wilson
second. Lord Neville third. Time. 1881.
Selling. seven furlongs-Imp. Mint Sauce
won, Chenisette second. Colonel Cassidy third.
Time 1:2Sls.
Handicap mile and a sixteenth-Meadow-
thorpe Won Lady Callahan second, Crockett
third Time, l:49
Two-y -olds, five and a half furlonss-
Alice Turner won. Glissando second, Arthur
Behsn third. Time. l:l0.
Selling. six furlongs-Mtss Bramble won. Sly
second. Bell Punch third Time. 1:14h.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28
FIELD DAY FOR TOD
SLOAN AT NEWMARKET
American Premier Jockey Pilots Ko-
rosko, Edmee and Doric II to
Victory

LONDON, June 27-The Newmarket
trial plate was won by korosko with Tod
Sloan up. Allesby was second and Royal
Balsam third. Eleven horses ran The
betting was II to against Korosko
Sloan finished first for the Visitors
plate on Edmee. Richard Cookers three
year-old brown colt Knckerbocker, rid
den by the lightweight American jockey
j. Reiff, finished second, and E. Bonners
chestnut FLY Light Comedy third. This
race is a handicap of $50 sovereigns for
three-year- olds and upward. Nine horses
ran. The betting was to against Ed
NEE and 20 to l against knickerbocker
Sloan won the BOttisham plate on
Doric ii. Chubb was second. Brio and
Wardlan ran a dead heat for third. The
betting was to against Doric II.
A maiden (entry) plate was won by the
Prince of Wales bay colt MuscoVado
Sloan rode Perdicus and finished third
Douglas Baird's brown colt Arder was
second. This race is Of 100 sovereigns,
added to a sweepstakes of . sovereigns
each for starters, for two-year- olds. The
betting was to / against Perdcus.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28
STABBED HIS MOTHER.
John Murphy, an ex-Fireman, Ar
rested on a Charge Of Assault
to Murder.

John Murphy, an ex-freman, was ar
rested yesterday afternoon by Policeman
Regain on a charge of assault to murder
and was booked at the City Prison. On
Sunday morning, May IA. Murphy, who is
a married man, went to the house of his
mother, Mrs. Bridget Murphy, % Clara
street accompanied by a friend. He
compelled his mother to get out of bed
and demanded money from her with
which to buy liquor She gave him q
little. but it did not satisfy him, and he
picked up q breadknife from the table
and stabbed her in the abdomen. She was
taken to the Receiving Hospital and later
to the City and County Hospital, where
she recovered.
Murphy kept out of the way of the
police, who were searching for him, and
1t was not until yesterday afternoon that
street and placed him under arrest.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28
HARBOR COMMISSIONERS
HAVE A QUIET SESSION
NO REFERENCE MADE TO THE
PILE-DRIVING JOB.
President Kilburn Thinks Better of
His Declared Purpose to Do
Away With the Plant.

The Harbor Commissioners met IN reg
ular weekly session yesterday afternoon,
but President Kilburns declared inten-
ton OF moving to do away with the pile
driving plant and having all repairs done
by contract in the future did not mater
ialize. The matter was discussed by the
members of the board in secret confer
ence on Monday and it was decided not
to attempt to agitate the proposed change
at this time.
Chief Engineer Holmes was directed to
prepare plans and specifications for the
repair of Howard street wharf No. 3. The
wharf is In dangerous condition and
Will have to be practically rebuilt.
A communication was received from the
American Hawaiian Steamship Company
conveying the information that it was
having three steamers, each 40 feet IN
Honolulu and San francisco. The first
The first is to be delivered about June l,
1900. and the company requests that the
Commissioners take steps to furnish in
creased wharf facilities to the company.
The secretary reported that the tramp
steamer Dolna Vista had out to sea with
out paying her dock fees. amounting TO
sl7. She is expected TO put into Victoria
and the sum due can be collected there.
A resolution was adopted providing that
hereafter no tramp shall be allowed TO
dock until the dock charges are guaran-
teed by the constance.
The request of the California Barrel
Company that shipping tolls on barrels
be reduced from u cent each to 5 cents
per ton was referred tothe Chief Wharf
niger.
Robert McKilligan was granted per-
mission to place a panorama advertising
device in one Of the waiting rooms of the
Ferry Building on the payment Of $50 Il
month rental.
The secretary reported that the attor-
ney for the board had rendered a verbal
opinion that the State must build sewer
across the water front to connect a city
sewer with the bay. The opinion has
direct bearing on the, North Point street
compelled to pay all the cost of building
an outlet for Il. The matter was referred
to the Chief Engineer for further invesIi
cation.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28
Meeting Of Holly Park Club.

The Holy Park Improvement Club held
a meeting last night, at which a reso-
luton was passed urging the Street SUI
perintendent to at once begin the i'm
provement of Holly Park with the appro-
priation made by the Supervisors for that
purpose In addition to this. the property
owners are DESTROYS of having Cortland
avenue curbed and sidewalked.
The members of the club are deter
mined to have hall of their own. in
which public meetings can be held. Near
ly 800 has been subscribed for the cree
ton of the building. AS soon as a suffi-
cient sum can be secured the hall will
be erected 1t will be located at Cort-
land avenue, near Mission street
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28
CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS.
Senator Perkins Receives Reply to
His Inquiry Addressed to the
President

Senator Perkins has received the fol-
lowing reply to the message which he
sent to President Mckinley. asking why
General Otis had not sent the First Calf
forna Regiment home:
WASHINGTON, d. c.. June 2s-Hon. George
G. Perkins: Oakland Cal: Replying to your
telegram OF Yesterday to the President at the
instance OF the Secretary of War | have the
pleasure to invite your attention to an ex-
tract from cable just received from General
Otis in reference to the California regiment.
which is as follows; Nebraska Pennsyi-
Sania and Utah now taking transports and
sixth infantry sent to Negros to relieve Cali
fornia." H c. CORRIN
mt CO.,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28
Fourth of July Invitations Issued.

Invitations have been issued by the
Fourth of July committee for the 123d
anniversary celebration of the Declara-
tion of independence to be held in this
city on Tuesday next. The guests are
notified to assemble at the Palace Hotel
at o'clock on the morning of the cele-
bration. Many distinguished residents of
this city and surrounding counties have
been asked to participate in the grand
parade An early reply of acceptance will
be appreciated by the invitation commit
chairman; Dawson Mayer. secretary; H.
!. Fisher, B. F. Jellison and D. F. Crow
lal,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28
Two Famous Horses Dead.

LONDON, June 27.-The death of two
famous horses occurred to-day. One was
General Lord Roberts gray Arab charger
Vonolel. which was 20 years old. He bore
Lord Roberts in Afghan campaigns, and
the Queen conferred medals on the ami
NAL for its services. The medals were
worn on the martingale when he conspic-
uousy carried General Roberts in her
Majesty's jubilee procession. The other
was of the Prince of Wales brood
mare Perdita II, which was the dam of
Persimmon and other racers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28
PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT.
The Mechanics Institute Expending
Much Money for This Novel
Feature.

The trustees of the Mechanics Institute
met last night and appropriated $1,000 to
be sent to Manila in addition to other
amounts previously forwarded to pay for
the colonial exhibits from the philippines
for the Mechanics Fair next Septem oer'
as, who is acting for the institute at Ma
Mia. stating that the natives and eXnlnlts
would leave that port on the transport
Leelanaw Saturday. July l.
Henry Raschen. director of the art de-
partment reported that two hundred pic,
lures from local artists had been secured
for ehe art gallery of the fair. The, Me,
chanics' Institute library will be closed
Monday. July g.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28
Battered Two Policemen.

John Barry and Joseph Murphy. who
were convicted on Monday by Judge Con-
Ian in connection with the assault upon
Policemen Riordan and Menihan, ap-
peared for sentence yesterday. Barry
was fined $50 or fifty days on each of the
charges of battery and using vulgar lam
guage, and Murphy $50 or fifty days for
battery and $50 or thirty days for using
vulgar language. Edward English. atlas
Albert Smith. charged with assault with
a deadly weapon upon Minehan, had his
case continued until Friday.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28
EXONERATE MAHER.
Coney Island Stewards Found No In
tent of Fraud.

NEW YORK, June 1.-THE stewards of
the Coney Island Jockey Club have for
warded the following report to the
stewards of the Jockey Club:
I'm the matter of Jockey Daniel Makers
conduct while riding the horse Banastar
in the Suburban Handicap on June II, 1899
Jockey Club, would report that we fined
Maher $500 for abusing the horse and
suspended him for ten racing days for
willfully spelling. starts. In the matter
after investigation we would report that
we were unable to discover any such in
tent"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28
Must Support the Father

Judge Murasky yesterday made an or
der directing Mrs. Catherine NJ Shepston
and her three sons. John A., Henry T.
and George G. Shepston, to pay 500 a
month toward the support of John A.
Shepston, Mrs. Catherine Shepston's hus-
band and the father of the other defend
ants named. on the ground that he is in
firm and unable TO support himself The
was forced from his home and that since
that time he has been dependent upon the
charity of his sister for support After
hearing the evidence Judge Murasky de-
termined that the wife and sons should
contribute toward his support and made
the order as above stated.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28
The Landsmann Murder.

The cases of George r. Trueworthy,
charged with the murder OF John Lands
mann, and James Monaghan and Frank
Bush as accessories, were called in Judge
Conlan's court yesterday morning The
Judge discharged Monaghan, as he said
there was no evidence to show that he
was an accessory to the murder, and re-
Bush till this morning.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28

DENVER. June H.-Kid Mccoy to-day
sent the following reply to a telegram
from the Syracuse On. " Herald asking
him whether he would fight Tom Ryan
before the Colorado Athletic Club:
DENVER, Colo. June 27.-Herald
Us pounds. at ringside of Colorado Ath-
letic Association; ten or twenty rounds:
winner take all. Have deposited $1,000
with the Colorado club TO support this
Ryan must do the same. as he shall not
get any free advertising without paying
for il. KID MCCOY"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28
The Lady Is Defiant.

Mrs. Barbara Suter was arrested yes
terday afternoon on two charges Of VIC
lating the fire ordinance by refusing to
erect fire escapes and a standpipe on the
William Tell House. 317 Bush street,
which she owns. Her son is an attorney,
and he told the Fire Wardens that he
proposed to fight the case and would take
1t to the highest court. The lady was
released on giving $50 cash bail in each
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28
CHICAGO. June 27-weather at Harlem
fair. track fast. Results:

Five turlongs-Huronia won, Eola Or sec
ond Irene. Hayes third. Time, l:o2,
Nile and a sixteenth-Seatte won, Kings
Guard second. Sunburst third. Time. l:49H
Six furlongs-Little Singer won. Red Ga
second. La Champagne third. Time. i.15A.
One mile and twenty yards-The Devil won.
John Baker second. Lennep third. Time.
1:42h.
Six furongs-George H Ketchum won. Free
hand second. Idle Hour third. Time. l:l4Ia
Mile and a sxteenth-Mary Kinsela won,
Picolla second. Marcato third. Time. l48h.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28
Ferry Timetable Changed.

In order to accommodate those living in
Oakland whose business or pleasure
arings them over to the city in the even
g the following change, effective July
will take place in the ferry time; ,o
Boats will leave this side at sos, yin,
1915. Ills and 1926 instead of at s.. 3
1905. 1l:25 and 12;25. the schedule on which
they are running at present.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28
Inspecting the Fish Hatcheries.

Fish Commissioners Babcock and Keller
have been spending some days at the
State hatcheries in Sissons. Upon their
return they will visit the Tallac and
Tahoe hatcheries. Mr.. Keller. whose
home is in the South. was recently ap-
pointed a member OF the board and is
being given an insight into its workings
by his associates.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28
FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAYS.

To accommodate travel to Santa Cruz
and intermediate points on the Southern
Pacific Companys narrow-gauge line, the
4:l5 p. m. train leaving San Francisco on
Cruz, returning from that point at 5:35
a. m July and 5.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28
Caught a Honing Pigeon.

A homing pigeon, presumably owned by
a member of one of the local clubs de-
voted to the development of pigeon rae
ing, has been found up in Humboldt
County. 1t bears the number rs on the
small plate attached to its leg. The bird
is in the possession Of Z. L. Whipple,
its way while either being trained or
while competing in some long-distance
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28
Bitten by a Rattlesnake.

MARYSVILLE, June 27.-Word was re-
ceived to-day OF the death of Charles
Bliss. aged So who was bitten by a rattle
snake last Saturday near his home at
Indian Hill. A Comptonville physician
rendered all the aid in his power, but
could not counteract the poison death re-
lieving the sufferer on Sunday.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28
Young Ladies' Institute,

Young Ladies' Institute Nc. has elect
ed the following named as officers for the
ensuing term: Mamie Stein, past presi-
dent; Nano Mahoney, president; Katie
Buckley and Margaret Rooney, vice presi-
Celia Young, financial secretary; Hannah
Fitzpatrick, treasurer; and Nellie Horgan,
marshal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-28

messy and ]. j. Donahue are named as
executors The will of Edward Mutually,
who died on the 21st inst, was also filed
for probate. Decedents estate, which is
valued at about $1,000, is devised to James
Hurry a friend.