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The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31
DANCED AND
MADE MERRY
American Biscuit Com
pany's Employees En-
10y Themselves.

The American Biscuit Company fitting
ly closed their largest years business last
night by rendering a ball TO their 400 en-
ployes. 1t was held in it's building on
Broadway and Battery streets and proved
highly successful. The upper loft of the
structure was prettily decorated with
flags and evergreenS and brilliantly light
ed with arc lamps. A string orchestra
discoursed popular music throughout the
evening and the temporary dance hall was
crowded with dancers. Every one was
bountifully supplied with refreshments
and professional cakewalkers exhibited
their steps for the edification of those
present.
Ritchie L. Dunn acted as floor manager
and Thomas Claussen as his assistant
The floor committee was composed of
Charles r. Smith. II. c. Ross. Albert Mel
son, James Bailde, II. w. Henderson and
T.. Nj. Bachelor. The reception commit
tee consisted of Mrs. Garthorne. Mary
Everson, Minnie Davis, Virginia Boden.
Annie Kelly. Lizzie Mccain, Josie Kane
Gertie Richie. Emma Burns. Rose En-.
mis-, Charlotte Pinner and Lizzie GRADY.
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MASSENET WILL WRITE
AN OPERA FOR "NEVADA"
Famous Diva Will Appear in It In
Paris-Coming of the Great
Singer.

Manager s. II. Friedlander of the Cali
fornia Theater received a telegram yes
terday afternoon from Manager Charles
l.. Young who is directing Nine. Ne
vada's American tour, to the effect that
arrangements had just been concluded by
cable whereby Massenet the famed COM
poser, would write an opera. in which
Nine. Nevada would create the leading
role, the work to be finished early in
March and the first presentation to be
made shortly afterward at the Grand
Opera in Paris.
The announcement that Nine. Nevada
will return to the operate stage will be
received with the greatest of pleasure by
her countless admirers. A number of
years have elapsed since the peerless
diva was heard upon the operate
stage. IL has been known for some time
that should a suitable role be written 1t
would meet with her favor. No informa-
ton was given TO Manager Friedlander
as to the character of the new work, but
Judging from the famed composers last
efforts the result will be looked forward
to with the greatest interest.
AT the present time Mime. Nevada Is on
n brief concert tour and last night sang in
Denver I'm the largest auditorium to an
unprecedented audience. In this city she
will sing In two concerts, one Monday
evening January s, and one Wednesday
afternoon January TO- at the California
triimphs Many receptions have already
been arranged in her honor, one OF the
most notable 10 be given her by her old
classmates of the Mills College. which at
a speciaI meeting called by the Mills Club
Yesterday afternoon decided 10 attend in
a body. and on Tuesday afternoon. jan
uary 3. TO honor her with reception.
According to Manager Friedlander. the
volume of the subscription sales already
received has broken all records.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31
The Mayor Selects
Men Who, With
Him, VIII Open
the New Era.

more than slight showing in the Mayors
official list.
The Board OF Public Works con-
sists Of Non-Partisan. a Republican and
a Democrat. Colonel George II. Mendell
is named for the long term of three years,
jeremiah Mahony Republican, for the
two-year term, and Marsden Manson. one
OF the civil engineers Of the panhandle
corps and a Democrat, takes the one-year
term. Colonel Mendell is also an engineer
OF the highest standing. He is a graduate
OF West Point. and upon leaving that in
stitution was assigned TO the corps of en-
gineers OF the regular army. He served
I'm this city from 1861 TO 1895 chief engi-
neer in charge Of works of construction
for the War Department.
John Z. Quinn. appointed 10 the Civfl
Service Commission, is a Non-Partisan.
J. Richard Freud. Republican, is secre-
tary OF the Merchants Association. and
was rendered the office upon the refusal
Of +. w. Dohrmann. p. II. Mccarthy.
also appointed 10 the Civil Service Com
mission. is a Labor Democrat.
In making up tho School Board Mayor
Phelan appointed Mary w Kincaid as a
member. There were dozen women can
didates for the office and others
were more frequently mentioned
than Mrs. Kincaid but she had be
hind her the pull Of Mrs. Hearst, and
the appearance OF her name on the list
would indicate that her pull was potent.
John =. Casserly. who was also appointed
20 the board. is a son OF the late
United States Senator Eugene Casserly.
g. W. Mark of the same board Is AT pres
ent Assistant Superintendent of the de-
partment under r. II. Webster. James
Denman Is one OF the old-timers in the
School Department.
The Police Commission is where Mayor
Phelan got in good and strong in the
way Of surprises. His appointees are WI
liam Thomas OF the law firm Of CHECKER
ing. Olney q Thomas; George A. New
hall. president OF the Preside and Fer
ries Railroad DR.. w. r McNutt Of
the McNutt Hospital and a prison director
under Governor Perkins. and w. J. Biggy,
eX-Registrar OF Voters.
His appointments to the Fire Commits
sion caused almost as much surprise
Rolla Y. Watt. too well known TO need
Identification. a Republican; d. l. Ma
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~, extra session will be called; put a,.' nay g
No hetter means of knowing Wnat y Z, soritS soIte
or than others VIII l be In Sttcr crdIlieliro ~ t.o
during the session. NO. SIT 9
no business there. ,,,, 4. s+iil a.
STATE Senator Robert \. Bulla IS sun 80 a.
firmly determined as ever not 10 ~ SS,IIa' =
caucus upon the ,sl1 Senatotdh,F ,ordaV that when
ba and others like him reach SacrSilehtt clt, -,
the tide Of sentiment Will cohpei ~ III or
backtrack upon their preseitt ~ al time
FRESNO Dec 30-George frost, p,,. ~
dent Of the Riverside w ater Coinla1,S l le1a,
who has been here several days ne I9s 5ois
to Porterville. Tulare county. i4s .tl.s
SION is TO interview fruit men ane otleis eas
for signatures to a petition 70 IoH d,,iSl ne
cage for special session OF the ,-sI h-eS =,
latJre as a step toward putting d ciiihP 'A
the Jamaica reciprocity treaty; u
SAN DIEGO Dec. 30.-The visit OF =. + :
Huse and ]. p. Baumgartner OF IN4Ne1 -
eide Comfy TO Stockton Is CAUSING So SoIl-
siJcrsi,le comment among the politicians
of the county though the gentlemen Pt Ptto-
Tess not to have come on poltlcaS,i ms ms
sion. and though members i,,aa OF ine dRenv
Wcan County Central Committee ut,hS utnS
holding conferences with the klNerslue
The fact that George Frost, another
Riverside man. is working I'm the upper
and Of the San Joaquin Valley TO secure
the Endorsement of the County, Centrai
committees TO a call for speclal sesSivl
of the Legislature TO take acuom ,Slo1ce en- n,.e
20 the visit OF the Riverside gentlemen
10 this section. particularly as kiveIslae
County is known as the center OF All the
sannort that Mr. Burns OF San FRANCISCO
can muster in Southern California.
One of the gentlemen While mere droppeu
the remark while asserting that ne was
working only in the interests OF the or
anre growers. that the people whom ne
represented would be glad TO see secohu
Senator in Washington 10 assist IN lne
fight against the treaty. This alone gives
Foundation 10 the rumor that the ems ems.
ssries NAV be looking for an opportunity
for srpporting the hands OF Governor
Gage In calling an extra session, Whlch
could. il seems, be only In the interests
OF Mr. Burns .,,oa
Assemblyman Works has not been asked
10 sign the Miller petition for a can,
probably because he is known 70 pe 100
Strongly attached to the interests OF MI.
Grant 10 appear 10 aid in any moVement
for Mr.. Burns He declared to-day that
he would fight shy OF any caucus ana
would not go In unless the other elshty-
four Republicans were already INSIDE
He asserted. Furthermore, tnat MI.
Grant had not withdrawn from the Seha.
torial fight. and that statements 10 that
effect circulated in the northern part o.
the State were never authorized py the
San Diego candidate. He added state
ment of his belief that there were at least
twenty friends of Mr.. Grant who would
not go into a caucus.
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~ - AYOR PEELAN has finally an
UNyN nounced the appointments Of
II N n those who are 10 assist him in
II M " the first administration OF San
Francisco's affairs under the
new charter. After weeks OF careful con-
siderauon. OF dlckering and pickering
with every faction that interests Itself in
local politics. the city's chief executive
las selected a corps Of officers 10 whom
aviIl be iatrsstcd the affairs of the city in
the first years 0f the new era that Will be
ushered ia on the Sih OF next month.
This list he gave TO the public last night.
and 10 those % whom il was given IL
brought the greatest surprise. and in
many cases the deepest disappointment.
A casual inspection OF the Mayors list
convinced those who saw II that he had
respected the non-partisan spirit OF the
charter and made his appointments ac-
cordinely. but the names We're by no
means those expected.
A week ago IL was known that Mayor
pheian was being disappointed daily by
the refusal Of those upon whom he had
counted 10 participate in the citys gov
erumert. but IL was thought that with
sufficient pressure brought 10 bear they
would finally succumb and consent TO
lend the assistance IN their power. but an
inspection OF the list proves that the eX-
ccutive suffered almost as many disaD-
pontmeuts as viii be registered to-day
among those who failed IN their aspira-
lions. Such men as +. 3. Pond. Van
derlynn stow. +. ". Dohrmann and others
81 equal standing in the business and So
cial world were counted upon TO take a
hand iu governmental affairs. but all
pleaded the excuse OF personal and pri-
Aate business. or some other as effective
and al last declined fatty 10 accept the
Offices rendered them.
However. a perusal Of Mayor Phelaa's
selections discloses some excellent mate
rial with which 10 lay the foundation OF
tho new order OF things. Even with the
choice OF the most prominent men OF af-
fairs cut OF from him, he selected several
OF those who viii work, and work their
best. FOR the good OF government rather
than the good Of things political. The hand
OF the organization" shows IN many
places. and in. some OF them where Il may
DO harm. Gavin McNab and the un-
wieldy load OF candidates for
whom DE claimed recognition made
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hony. a Democrat: John II. Grady OF the
same persuasion. and NJ. IL. Hecht. an
other Republican and one of San Fran
cisco's best known business men, make
up the list for that Office.
The Republican organization was recog-
niZed in the appointment OF Sheldon q.
Kellogg as one OF the Election Commits
sion. A. w. VOorsanger. brother 10 Rabbi
Noorsanger; Jeremiah Deasy, defeated by
John Lackmann for the shrlevalty; Nor
ris Greenblatt. Phelan's nominee for
Treasurer in 1898, and Oliver Everett COM
plete the commission.
Mayor Phelans appointments TO the
Park Commission assure TO the peoples
pleasure ground and TO the coming pan
handle an era OF unprecedented improve
ment Two of the former members of the
board are reappointed They are Fred
erick w. Zeile and A. Il. Spreckels Those
who are newly appointed To work with
them are Jasper Mcdonald. John A.
Stanton and Reuben ii. Lloyd. John A.
Stanton is an artist of national
fame, son of James Stanton. who is a
large property owner, and a brother OF
the late DR.. Stanton. Jaspar Mcdonald
has for the last ten years been closely
identified with local Democratic politics.
Considering the tremendous and varied
political influence brought to bear upon
him, the Mayors selection of those TO
compose the new Board OF Health was
one of the most difficult tasks he had TO
perform. Carrying more patronage than
any other department of the new govern
ment. it was made the chief point of at
tack.
Mayor Phelan has observed the nom
partisan spirit of the charter. His appoint
ments are: DR.. l.. BaZet. DR.. X. w. Baum
of the German Hospital. DIR. w. T.. Hop
kins. Dr. ]. NJ. Williamson and DR.. VIII
liam ID. Mccarthy, surgeon in charge of
the First California Volunteers at Ma
Mia. DIR. Bazet and DIR. Williamson were
members of the Budd Board OF Health OF
1897 and 1898
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MAYOR FAVORS
A LICENSE TAX
ON TELEPHONES
Legal Objections to
the Order.

The Mayor yesterday returned 10 the
Board of Supervisors without his approval
the order imposing license on nickel-in-
the-slot attachments TO telephones. In
his communication he expresses himself
as being in favor OF imposing tax upon
the telephone business and will, after con-
ferring with the City Attorney. submit a
new order, intended to comply with the
legal objections which have been raised
against the one vetoed.
The order. which was introduced by
Supervisor Aigeltinger. was passed by the
board by an almost unanimous vote.
Phelps alone voting against 1t. Aigeltin-
ger secured private legal advice. which
was I'm direct contradiction TO the opinion
filed by City Attorney Lane. and the
board passed the measure, because the
members believed that the telephone COM
pany should pay a small return out OF its
enormous profits and the valuable fran
chise. which costs 1t practically nothing.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31
CURED BY cUTicURA

NV little boy was two years old when he
reached upon the table aad spilled cup OF
hot coffee an over ms left hand. Il had gone
through 70 his breast. and before could TO
move his clothes il had burned his breast,
and the skin came of with tho clothes, and
lie has to-day scar as large as a silver dollar
on his breast. 1applled great many things.
The burn was very ugly oue. hard TO heal.
WAS requested 20 try CUTIoURA (olntment),
which healed up rapidly, but before used
haif box OF CUTIcURA IL was well. Oh,
think CUricURA Is tho salve above all others.
Nov. 70, '9S. MKs. X. CARTY, Needles, Cal.
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q q: . at2:oa@ go GO 90 "a. afaa

men and pretty young ladies. The pro-
gramme of dances was a long one and
was greatly enjoyed. The committees
Were: Arrangements - Lieutenant NJ I
Gaul. chairman: James S. AIullan. secre-
tary; Sergeant James Smith. j. F. Nc
Ardle. James A. Foley. NJ. j. Hession and
John Murphy; eception-Lieutenant ID.
russell, chairman; Phil Brady, Patrick
Boland. Thomas McDonough. John Fay,
+, j. Kenny, Bryan Nolan John Nc
sherry and J. J. Sullivan; floor director.
Captain T. ]. Mellott: assistant floor di
rector, o. b. Reilly; floor committee-W.
T. Harmon, T. J. Kearney. Charles j.
Collins. j. ]. Rogerson. William Collins.
patrick Donahue, Roger Mccarthy. j.
Sheehy and John Doyle.
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SECRET CAUCUS METHODS
CANNOT Be TOLERATED
Republican Legislators Demand
Open Work in Extra Session.

T y the face Of Governor Cages state
mcnt that he has not yet made up his
mind 10 call an extra session Of the
legislature the politicians insist that
the Governor viii soon convene the
Legislature. The followers OF Burns do
not entertain the slightest doubt OF an
extra session.
Tho sentiment against a secret caucus
is SO pronounced that several out-and-out
supporters of Burns VIII Join the majority
OF Republican members OF the Legislature
in demanding that fits roll shall be called
in caucus and that each member as his
name ls called shall announce his choice
Tor United States Senator. An Assembly
man who was one Of the foremost in ad-
vocaung the election Of Burns ar the reg
ular session remarked yesterday:
l ara in favor Of an open caucus II
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31
MILITARY BALL.

The eighth annual military ball of the
Knights of the Red Branch Rifles In Odd
Fellows Hall last night was one of the
most successful functions given by the
popular Irish organization. The halls
principal decorations were light colors,
but the green was prominently In evil
dence in the arrangement over the stage.
The knights were present IN fatigue uni
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1t is quite likely that the order will be
passed over the Mayors veto al new
Wednesdays meeting Of the board The
following Is the Mayors veto in full.
To the Honorable. the Board OF Supervis,-.
OF the City and County of San Franciscc,-C;sr
tlemen: / herewith return 20 you without 49,,
approval order No. 269 Second seriesl lnnc.trsS
a license upon companies furnishing telebbo,Hss
with slot attachment.
The only reason for my objection IL ,h..
City and County Attorney Lane advised a.
board before the passage OF the order th,,
II was Illegal and would not stand in ar
courts. III this is true II would be ~ ~
value but only expense TO the city 10 s,..s
the order. and II II Is not true Il could oni,,
be determined after "A suit In which the citg
and County Attorney himself would havs y,
defend the action and having given an opinfo-
against the validity % the order ne vo,,IS ~
In position 20 defend a. In Conference ,..ts.
him we have agreed 10 submit an order v,risnn
will answer the legal objections. II uytti ~
forthwith submitted 10 your honorable bo.us
for enactment u
The charter exempts merchants cond,,c.t-.
their affairs at a fixed place OF buslness , ,'s.N
licenses. which makes a deficit In our rc,... ssn.
OF nearly 10000 year. am Thereof ~
favor OF imposing license tax uDon M. 80,
phone business and regret that your or,,.. a.
OF uncertain legality. Respectfully s,br-t,..I
(SlgnedD JAMES D. PHELAN, Mavor
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31

FIRST APPOINTMENTS
UNDER THE NEW CHARTER
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

COLONEL GEORGE H MENDELL, term
MAHONY term
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
E J. P HMCARTHYs
BOARD OF EDUCATION-
JAMES DENMAM JOHN CASSERLY,
POLICE COMMISSION
BIGGY,
w. F..
FIRE COMMESSION-
ROLLA " MAH0NY M H
JOHN
ELECTION COMMISSION-
a. W. VooRsANGER, KELLOGG JEREMIAH DEAsy}
M. GREENBLATT.
PARK COMMISSION
FREDERICK v. NSPAR A. SPRECKEl Sc
A. STANTON
BOARD OF HEALTH
DR.. W. Eel HOPKINS r. w. BAUM
NJ WILLIAMSON D.
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BaBY'S SORE HAND CURED

was Obliged 10 keep the first three fingers
OF my Attie boys hand done Up all the time,
as u was raw sore, beginning 10 extend
down toward tbo palm. We consulted three
different physicians, each a certain length. OF
time. Agcntleinan recommended CUITcURA
remedies. Ipurchased CUTIcuRA soar, CT
7IcURA tointment), and CuTTcURA REsoI.-
VIZ, PIT aside what had been using, and
begsn with them. Well. fbes cured that hand.
MRS. DIAMOND,
Jan. a. ,'95. i0l Bronson Ave-, Rochester, NY.
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Owing TO the great demand for seats g.
"The Christian" at the Columbia rrba,tt,-
the management has found IL necessa, -, y,
announce that the box office OF the tS.-
ter will be open Sunday from NJ ~ ~
o'clock noon, In order 10 accommodate the
Caine play Will enter upon the s.ti.,5
week of its engagement with a s1eoisi
matinee on Monday. New Year, -.
From all accounts the production MA. or
to eclipse all other stage Ofrerirs.. IN
point OF drawing power at the Coi,,r.nia
Effie Ellsler. James Coivflle. Fs..Son
OF the cast are all well recci,,"s o'i ia
seats for the final fifteen perfor,.. ..es
will be on sale Monday morning.
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DIED.

this city. December go 1899.
George. beloved husband Of the late Bridget
Quigey. and father OF john Mary Hannah
and Teresa Quigley. a native Of the parish
OF Clamoney, County Donegal. Ireland. aged
Sc years.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31
CUTICURA WORKS WONDERS

In Eil the world there is 20 other treatment SO
pure. 40 sweet. 40 speedily effective for distress
ing skin hamors OF .nfnnis and children As warm
tafSs with CrTlcURA Soar, and gentle anoiai-
inss yiih Cu-soUn. goiat1eni), creates. OF skin
cares, .o.'oSsd By mild doses Of Cu-Icunl
Rrso1rrST. Greatest q blood purifiers aud
hu.ror -snlodios. They afford instant relief.
pc-mi. ro-i and ri~cp, ard point 70 speedy, per.
Fnsneai. a1a economical cure. when all elss falls
toie throughout the wo-la. PoTTys u. .yD c. Corr
frop4- Boston. "Al About Bahy's Skn ee-p free
SAVE YOUR HAIR Hl's. s.sssss sss sss sdg,. z ,.'as
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
BAbY'S ANFU BURN

Large as q Silver Dollar. Hot
Coffee ScsIds Breastsnd Hands.
Skin Comes or with Clothes.
All Remedies Useless.
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CHANGE IS DEMANDED.

Police Commissioners Will
"RenOVate" the De-
paPtment.
Most OF the men named on the Police
Commission expressed surprise at their
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31

Dr. Howard Harrington has moved his
office from 43 Sixth street TO 4G7 Geary
street. Phone Main 73S.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31

~ ~ AYOR PEELAN has finally an
MNM nounced the appointments OF
II N n those who are 10 assist him in
III M " the first administration OF San
E,rancisco,s affairk under the
The times., 1899-04-09

ment, says the Chicago Chronicle
brought out many women who would never
have gone If they had been told the reason
of it. The men were wide awake. and
knew that once they got the ladies there 1t
would be indeed strange if they did not get
several of them to stay as wives.
On another occasion a fine-looking young
fellow was sent around Massachusetts.
, where he was well known. to collect as
many females as he could, under the pre-
tence of bringing them to good situations,
and at the end of two months he returned
with many proofs OF his success, but he
had captured the heart of the prettiest Of
them during the journey, and the others
were somewhat forlorn until he assured
them that there were more fine fellows in
the land to which they were bound, and
within year every woman among them
was married, though she had never thought
about such thing when she set off on the
engagement.
West Australia at the present time offers
good opening for women who are desirous
of getting married and who fear that their
charms are being overlooked in the old
country. Some thousands of hard-working
farmers there would be only too glad to
get hold of a good wife, but their labors
and the small number of women in the
colony make it almost impossible for them
to have their wishes gratified.
Some beg their friends here to send them
lady out who is wanting husband, but
it is not every girl who cares to go out to
a man whom she has never seen. II is
better to go on ones responsibility ana
be able to choose for ones self.
The writer knows case where mis-
sionary in India sent word home to
friend that there was an excellent oppor-
tunity In his town for any Englishwoman
who wanted to work among the heather
The truth was he wanted a wife, and he
guessed that the friend would tell the
news to lady whom he had often men
toned in his letters as wanting to do some
missionary work.
This was just what happened, and, as
result, the woman went out to India and
was met by the missionary on landing.
AS she naturally felt lonely in her strange
surroundings for several days, it is no
wonder that, when she had the proposal
about fortnight after landing she closed
with it at once.