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The San Francisco call., 1904-02-05
THREATENS THE LIFE
OF JASPER MCDONALD
Former Park Commissioner SweaPs
Out Warrant for the Arrest of
William j. ReII

Jasper Mcdonald. ex-chairman of
the Democratic County Committee
and ex-Park Commissioner, swore to
a complaint before Police Judge Caba-
Miss yesterday charging William ].
Bell with threats against life. The
warrant was handed to Detectives
O'Dea and Mulcahy, who began a
search for Bell.
Bell was employed as a painter in
Golden Gate Park and was discharged
while Mcdonald was a Park Com
missioner. About four months ago
Bell met Mcdonald on Market street.
and after asking him if he could give
him a job at painting some of his
houses suddenly called Mcdonald vile
names, and said he would meet him in
the Western Addition some night and
cut his throat from ear to ear
Mcdonald paid no attention to
Bells threat. but when he met Bell
at Montgomery and Bush streets on
Wednesday afternoon and Bell made
the same threat he telephoned to Cap
tain Martin and was advised to swear
out the warrant for Bells arrest. Nc
Donald says he is afraid Bell will
harm him. The painter believes Ne
Donald was the cause of his discharge
from the park.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-05
CHAINS YOUNG
WIFE UNHAPPY
Appeals to Court to Annul
the Bonds Uniting Her to
Young Chinese Native Son

Grace Catherine Chan All On, Chi
became the wife of Chan All On,
young Chinese Native Son, has tired
of life as a matron and wants the bonds
annulled. She filed a suit for that
purpose yesterday, alleging as cause of
action that when she became his wife
she was only II years of age. and did
so without the consent of her parents
or guardian. She charges that, though
her husband well knew because of his
birth here that marriage to minor
was illegal, he kept the knowledge from
her and by falsely representing to her
that there was no obstacle to their
union prevailed upon her to become his
bride.
Marguerite Dickinson Booker, who
was married to Ernest F. Booker at Ju-
neau, Alaska, in 1889, has sued for a
divorce on the ground of desertiCn. She
charges that Booker left her three
months after their marriage. Intem-
perance is alleged in the complaint for
divorce filed by Giuseppe Protomastro
against Mary Protomastro, and in the
action commenced by ]. ]. Taylor
against o. NJ. Taylor desertion is
charged.
Attorney ]. H. Meredith yesterday
filed notice that he would represent
James c. Dunphy in the divorce pro-
ceedings brought against him by Edith
Dunphy.
The suit for divorce of Trinita c.
Brewer against w. W. Brewer was
partially heard by Judge Murasky yes
terday and continued until the 18th.
The plaintiff and defendant are New
York stage people. Mrs. Brewer. be
fore leaving here for New York, insti
tuted the suit on the ground of deser-
ton.
Judge Hebbard granted Viola Rodg
ers an interlocutory decree of divorce
from Joseph ]. Rodgers. The suit was
instituted by Rodgers, but he did not
prove his charge that she spent too
much time running about with other
men. Mrs. Rodgers, however, fur
nished ample evidence that Rodgers
has deserted her, as she charged in
her cross complaint.
Divorces for desertion were also
granted to Richard S. NOrthey from
Anita Northey, Kate c. Bailey from
John j. Bailey and A. B. Saunders
from NJ. B. Saunders.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-05
ASK CONGRESS
FOR NAIL TUBE
Commercial Bodies of City Ask
for Better Mail Transmission
Through Business Section

Resolutions have been adopted by all
the commercial organizations of the
city urging the adoption of the pneu-
matte tube service for mail delivery in
San Francisco. A copy of the resolu-
tiOns has been sent to each of the Cali
fornia Senators and Representatives in
Congress. The signers of the resOlu-
tions for the organizations are: Presi-
dent Frank j. Symmes of the Mer
chants Association, President George
A Newhall of the San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce. President A. A.
Watkins of the San Francisco Board
of Trade, Vice President f. w. Hop
kins of the Merchants Exchange and
President n. +. Chipman and Manager
Arthur r. Briggs of the State Board
of Trade.
In addition to these signatures Post
master Fisk added at the bottom of the
page bearing the resolutions the fol-
lowing over his name: The installa-
tion of this system will undoubtedly
furnish a quick and reliable means of
mail transportation
The resolutions are preceded by a
preamble, in which reference is made
to the fact that a commission appoint
ed by the Postmaster General has made
recommendations for a pneumatic tube
service for the transmission of mails
after taking into consideration the bus
mess of eleven cities, including San
Francisco. The essential part of the
recommendation contained in the reso-
lutions is in repetition of the report
of special commission relative to the
tube service in San Francisco as fol-
lows:
The situation is therefore most opportune
for the Inauguration of a pneumatic tube ser
vice on Mission street from the new gen.
eral Postoffice. via Station X. to Station d
and the railroads at Market-street ferry
distance of $50 mies-and on Third street 10
Townsend street depot. The latter line can
be provided for from Station X, the interme-
date station on the main route from the gen
eral Postoflce TO Station d, which is now To-
Gated on New Montgomery street near Mis-
sion. but which change in location 10
Mission street in that vicinity is under con-
sideratIon, and the distance that line will
involving $50 miles. are recommended, il be-
ing our belief that its introduction will pro-
vide quick and reliable mail service between
the points named, which is actually demanded
by present conditions and which are certain
to become more pressing in the future.
An appropriation for the tube service
in this city is urged upon Congress at
its present session.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-05
ACCOUNTS ARE
IN BAD SHAPE
Health Board Committee Files
Report on Alleged Shortage in
Funds of the AlmShOuse

The special committee Of the Health
Board, consisting of Drs. Poheim, Har-
vey and Hughes. appointed To investi-
gate the accounts Of ex-Superintendent
Kelly Of Inc Almshouse. fled Il report
at yesterdays meeting of the board,
and as a result the books Of the in
stitution Will be exported.
THE committee finds after investiga-
ton that "carelessness or worse seems
TO have controlled the system Of ac-
counts Of the institution" The report
continues:
In general the books are in such a state
that only an expert viii be able TO unrayel
the mistakes and confusion. The superin-
tendent has a letter on hand from Attendant
J. Cuddy. in which It is stated that Inmate
James Murphy demanded $50 which Mr. Cuddy
paid over to Mr.. Kelly for him and which
Mr.. Kelly on two occasions promised TO pay
later but a. yet Mr Murphy las not re-
cefved his money. On the books Of the in
mates accounts. and nowhere else, is there
any account whatever of this transaction.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-05
EXTENDS LIMIT
FOR BLASTING
Supervisors Committee HeedS
Strong Protest of Residents
Against Gray Brothers Plant

The Supervisors Street Committee
yesterday reported in favor Of the pas
sage II the amended ordinance extend
ing the limits within which il is pro-
hibited 60 carry on blasting and rock
crushing operations so as to include
Fowler avenue. Sussex. Hamburg and
Havelock streess and Flood avenue.
This VIII force Gray Bros. TO disc)n-
tinue blasting ST Thirtieth and Castro
streets where they have brick plant.
NJ. Gulogly. representing the pro-
testants. stated that a mass meeting
of 400 residents lid been held lasg
Sunday and a resolution adopted op-
posing the maintenance Of the plant.
The Grays said the protestants were
mistaken as 10 the noise, which they
said was not caused By blasting but
by the firing Of cannon at the PresidiO.
They also denied that they had prom
ised 10 move their plants across the
bay The testimony developed that st.
Paul's Church is only four blocks away
from the scene Of blasting.
Mrs Glaser and Mrs. Wagner Of
ed before rhe committee in support
~ its petition for the proposed park
ing and improvement Of Dolores street
from Fifteenth TO Seventeenth and of
Sixteenth street from Dolores to Lam
ders.
City Engineer Grunsky spoke in Ia
vor of the plan. saying that in time
The charter win probably be amended
So that the Park Commissioners viii
~ lze charge Of such small plats which
the league proposes to construct
The committee postponed action for
one week. as F. W. Van ReynegOm
has 2 plan for the parking Of Dolores
street from Fifteenth TO Seventeenth
and eliminating Sixteenth street alto
gether.
The committee reported in favor Of
amending ordinance No. SOC so that
vehicles VIII be prohibited from re-
naming upon public streets after the
hour of 10 a. m. except between the
hours of 3 p. m. and S p. m. when they
viii be permitted to stay temporarily
on the streets.
The Board Of Works wGS requested
% report on the condition Of pavements
adjacent 10 street-csT tracks. A COM
plant thereon having been filed by the
PAYERS Union.
The United Railroads was granted
permission 70 erect waiting station
at the corner Of Kansas and Seven
teenth streets
The Sanitary Reduction Works was
granted a permit 10 build a spur track
on King and De Haro streets.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-05
Mayor Means to Fight.

The officials of the Humane Society
received word yesterday from Secre-
tary George Keane that Mayor
Schmitz would not approve the bond
of Charles Holbrook as Poundmaster.
The reasons given are that the office
was not vacant and that the charter
does not allow the appointment of
society to any position. The Humane
Society people are undecided just
what steps to take to secure the place
to which they have been formally ap-
pointed by the Board of Supervisors.
Irwin still claims to be Poundmaster.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-05
TREES COVER
A COLD LEDGE
Remarkable Discovery Is Re-
ported i'm One of the Mines
Near Famous MOkelumne Hill

MOkELUMNE HILL, Feb. 4.-In the
Kaiser and Mcguire mine on French
Hill, a suburb of this town. prospectOrs
found a four-Ounce nugget OF gold
To this chispa, particles Of quartz, ad-
hered. which goes to show that a shoot
of quartz of fabulous richness must
exist there.
This mine is contiguous to the old
placer mine which made MOkelumne
Hill famous in the early history OF
California. when gold was carried into
town by the painful This spot until
recently was covered by thick trees
and consequently escaped exploration
by prOspectOrs.
In a single pan at the Stockton Hill
mine in the tOwnsite to-day half an
ounce was realized.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-05
ALARM SYSTEM
FOR SCHOOLS
Board of Education Plans to
Provide Pupils With Every
Safeguard Against Danger

The Board of Education yesterday
Board of Supervisors to direct the
boards of Fire and Police Commission
ers, through the Chief of the Depart
ment of Electricity. to prepare plans
and estimates for the installation in
every schoolhouse and in every build
ing in which rooms are devoted to class
purposes of a uniform fire alarm sys-
tenn, the plans to be subject to the ap-
proVal Of the Chief of the Fire Depart
ment. Chief Of Police and the Board of
Education.
The resolution provides further that
upon the approval of plans and esti-
mates the Board of Supervisors be re-
quested to appropriate sufficient money
to adequately install the uniform auto
matte fire alarm system, which will be
used only in connection with the fire
drills in the schools.
The preamble Of the resolution re-
cites as follows:
The appalling tragedy recently enacted at
the Iroauois Theater con1agration in our sister
out the civilized world: and
Subsequent investigation by the municipal
authorities Of Chicago 10 the causes of that
catastrophe have determined that it was at
tributed 10 the gross neglect Of the managers
Of the theater in question in observing the
municipal ordinances governing the construc-
tion and management OF public buildings; and
The Board of Education Of San Francisco
contemplstes with horror the dangers that
might ensue in the event Of fire in one of our
schools. and mindful Of their responsibility,
have determined TO provide the schools with
every safeguard and protection.
Principal Bush of the Polytechnic
High School and principals of evening
schools were directed to comply with
the rules relating to fire drills.
Leave of absence was granted to Miss
Florence Martin of the day substitute
class.
The petition of the Precita Valley
Improvement Club that a portable
schoolhouse be installed in the district
was taken under advisement.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-05
Involuntary Insolvency.

Hooper & Jennings, Levi Strauss &
Co. and the Durham, Carrigan & Hay
den Company filed a petition yester-
day in the United States District
Court to declare the Coos Bay Mill and
Lumber Company an involuntary
bankrupt 1t is alleged that that COM
pany on January 80 last committed
an act of insolvency by admitting in
writing that it was unable to pay its
debts.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-05
Honor for Vining.

Andrew Jackson Vining. clerk in
the information bureau of the post
office, was officially notified yesterday
that a commission had been issued to
him as aid de camp with the rank of
colonel on the staff of General John
c. Black, grand commander of the
Grand Army Of the Republic. Col
onel vining is a member of the George
H. Thomas Post, G.. A. r., of this
city.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-05
Policemen Entitled TO Paw.

City Attorney Long advised the Po-
lice Commission yesterday that po-
lice officer is entitled to his pay when
he is i'll. whether his sickness is con-
tracted in the performance of his du-
ties or not. The opinion is interesting
to city employees, as they feared the
construction of the charter section
providing that they shall be paid only
for actual service would cut off vaca<
ton leaves.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-05
Engineer Suspended.

William c. Bryan, third engineer
of the steamship Korea, was suspend
ed for thirty days yesterday by Unit
ed States Local Inspectors Bolles and
Bulger for having been intoxicated
on board the steamship while at
Hongkong on January 26. The COM
plant was filed by Chief Engineer
Paul Rossiter of the Korea.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-05
Mnst Get Permit for POLES.

The Supervisors Electricity Com
mittee yesterday directed the San
Francisco Gas and Electric Company
in future to secure permits when it
erects poles to carry lights. Chief
Hewitt of the Department of Elec-
tricity submitted a list of five poles
for which no permits had been issued.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-05
Palm Loses on Appeal.

The Supreme Court decided yester-
day that Jennie Nj. Heaton was en-
titled to administer the estate of
w. d. Heaton. Charles w. Palm, who
wished to be administrator of the es-
tate himself, presented the appeal.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-05
ono Affachmenf Ieff.

Two attachments. FOR $706 As and
S-s6l 80 respectively. on w. J. Grace
e. Co. lumber dealers. We're released
yesterday. leaving one for Ss119 10
Still in force.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-05
QUESTIONS NOT ANSWERED.
Supervisors Want Fire Wardens TO
Comply With Resolution.


Comply With Resolution.
The Supervisors Fire Committee yes
terdsy notified the Fire Wardens that
they had failed TO reply 10 certain
questions regarding the condition Of
theaters, hotels and lodging-houses
contained in a resolution passed by the
Supervisors. The Fire Wardens were re-
quested 70 comply with the terms Of
the resolution.
The committee discussed the proposed
standing in the aisles. and while some
Ct the Supervisors favored the plan IL
was decided TO refer the bin 10 the
joint Committee on Fire and judiciary.
The Association Of Architects pre-
sented an amendment TO the ordinance
regulating the width Of exits in build
ings relative 10 requirements regard
ing fire escapes. but action on the bill
VAS postponed for one week.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-05

we give special attention 10 prevailing
lpIms, and crgrave visiting cards. we'd
olng invitations and announcements
coirectlF and reasonably crest and ad-
dress dies made 70 order. Sanborn, Vail
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-05
PAY OF NURSES.

The board rescinded its former action
fixing the salaries of nurses i'm training
at the City Hospital at 50 per month
The new schedule fixes the freshmen's
class at IS. juniors $40 and seniors S12
per month.
c. NJ. Cooper, NJ. D., was appointed t.
the City Hospital as visiting physician,
20 have charge of the X-ray and electro
therapeutic department, without pay.
The receiving secretary at the City
Hospital was ordered 10 make a dag
nosis Of all cases Of applicants for az =
mission to the hospital. The secretary
shall be a physician in good standing.
This rule will prevent the restoration of
former secretary Wolf TO the position.
The complaint Of e. Hintz. superin-
tondent Of the French Cemetery, that
Cemetery Inspector Walsh was infring-
ing on his rights in the exhuming OF
bodies was referred to the health officer.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-05
Mants Fire Truck Company.

The Point Lobos Improvement
club has petitioned the Supervisors to
install in the Richmond district a
fully equipped fire truck company.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-05
MUsT EXPERT zoos.

It is the opinion Of this committee that only
a thorough exporting Of the books will
straighten out the Almshouse accounts. We
recommend a thorough going over Of the
financial accounts Of this institution
Incidentally, your committee has discovered
many other circumstances and conditions
which under proper reulatiors should not
prevail az any municipal institution and on
these matters your committee will report
hereafter.
The apparent shortage of SO Of the
moneys belonging TO an incompetent
inmate. Mary O'Neil, was made up by
Mrs. Kelly. who deposited the money
with Superintendent Schmitz. who ac-
cepted it. without. however, the official
sanction Of the committee.
The next item taken up was the Hearst
fund. consisting Of A yearly donation OF 500
10 be Used for the benefit Of the inmates Of
when ex-Assistant Secretary Cameron was
asked 10 explain the apparent discrepancies in
the Hearst fund he protested that the board
had no Jurisdiction over the same, holding
that Kelly had a right to expend the money
az pleasure, without accounting TO anybody,
IN spite OF the fact that a partial accounting
had already been attempted on turning over
the keys 10 the new superintendent and in
face Of the fact that the last check had been
made out the city and County Almshouse.
NO RECEIPTS FOR MONEY.
Your committee find that the rule has been
not to give receipts for money turned over by
the inmates TO the superintendent for safe
keeping The superintendent simply marked
IL down in his own book. The chief clerk also
had a book in which the same was done On
connparfson Of these books find that many
Of the accounts 90 not agree, for example
the account Of Jane McCown. The superin-
tendent has been unable 10 find any receipts
for money claimed to have been paid back to
the inmates. There are many accounts ap-
rarentlv closed, according 70 the books but
no receipts file showing that any one has
received the money on inmates account.
The Health Board complied with the
order Of the Civil Service Commission
by restoring Edward Coffey to his po-
sition as clerk from which he was re-
moved. Percy Hennessy, who was re-
tained at the time and stands lower
on the Eligible list than Coffey, was re-
moved to make room for Coffey, though
his efficiency is recognized by the
board. Coffeg's salary was fixed at
500 per month. He formerly received
$50
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Local News

G. B. Martin, of Pittsburg, was
business visitor In the city today.
All patterns 1oc each at A. D.Work
& Sons. ST.
J. S. Moore, of Alvy, was trans
acting business In the city today.
J. W. Braden, of Lewisville, o,
Is calling on friends In the city.
F.M. Clark, of Bradford, Pa,
was registered today at the Hotel
Mercer.
Free lunch at the Brilliant cafe
every eveing. 3 lot
William Johnson, of Wick, was
In the city today.
The hotels were all crowded last
night, every room at the Mercer
and Wells being occupied.
Another large shipment of ladies'
rain coats received at A. D. Work
& Sons. SIT
W. W. Tate, of Steubenville, o 3,
was In the city today.
Mrs. Seal, returned last evening
from a visit at her former home at
Darlington, Ohio.
Save your meal ticket by eating
at the Brilliant's free lunch counter
every evening. 3 lot
R. M. Mayfeld, of Wick, was a
business caller here today.
J. NJ. Childers left this morning
for the Friendly oil field to look
after his interests.
| Spring line of embroideries are
on sale at popular prices, at A. D.
Work & Sons. SIT
John Bartlett, OF Piney, was a
business caller In the city today.
F. F. Furbee, of Middlebourne,
passed through the city this morn.
ing enroute to points on the Short
Line railroad to look after some
business matters.
Don't forget that the Brilliant
cafe serves the only free lunch In
the city every evening. 3 lot
E. E. Stewart, of New Martins
Vile, was business caller In the
city today.
Have you examined. the new
stock of dress goods at A. D. Work
& Sonse They are up to date. S If
J. R. Wells, of Long Reach, was
transacting business here today.
Attorney c. R. Martin, of Mid.
dlebourne, was In the city today on
legal business.
Wanted-Girl for general house
work. Apply Mrs. Geo. F. Bell,
no Catherine street. Off
S. S. FertIg, a we'll known oil
operator, arrived In the city last
evening.
Beautiful Valentines on sale at
McCoy's Book Store. at
Ed Hanlon left this morning for
the Bens Run oil field to look after
some business interests.
i For Sale-House and barn, with
water and gas. Inquire at ia
Work street, South Side. SGT
Misses Catherine Goodwin, Jes-
sic Folwell, and Blanche Smythe
attended the production of bob
White" last evening at St. Marys.
The young ladies express them
selves as having had a very enjoy
able time, and that they were
delighted with the entertainment.
We'd consider 1t a very great
pc. sonal favor If parties owing us
would make prompt settlement.
For convenience Our books and &C
counts are still at our old place of
business where settlements can be
made for few days only.
E 4t Mccoy Bros.
While all the local rivermen here
are expecting rise In the Ohio,
none of them anticipate the danger
line being reached. The river Is
rising from Pittsburg to Cairo and
In day or two the large fleets will
be passing this point enroute south.
In all probability the local packets
will resume their respective trades
the latter part of the week.
Sundays rain and sunshine IN
covered a number oi''lumps, which
have been on our streets during the
II pyeseof ujnter for MANY weeks In