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The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12
PRESIDE CAVALRY WILL
NOT GO TO YOSEMITE
Command From Monterey Post to Do
Summer Duty at the
Park

The announcement that a squadron
of cavalry from Monterey Barracks
will be sent to Yosemite and other
parks for summer duty is causing dis
appointment to members of the Sec
ond Squadron of the Fourth Cavalry.
now at the Presidio. who have been
in hopes of being assigned to the
pleasant detail Another considera-
ton urged by them is that muddy
grounds at the Presidio preclude the
possibility of complete drill and the
grounds are rather small.
The War Department has prepared
for the visit of the troops by ordering
the messrooms, kitchens and store
house to be built at Yosemite Park so
that the heavy stores of the squad
ron may be left there during the win
ter. This is in advance of the con-
struction of regular army post to
be established in the valley. follow
ing the formal recession of the park
to the Government.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12
worl.men.s Memorial Service.

Under the auspices of the Past Mas
ters' Association the local lodges OF
the United Ancient Order of Work
men and the lodges of the Degree of
Honor will, on next Sunday, for the
first time in the history of the order,
respect to the memories of those
members of the two orders who dur
ing the last year were called away
from this sphere. The committee in
charge has arranged the following as
the order of exercises to be held dur
ing the afternoon in Golden Gate
HALL Organ voluntary. Chopin's
funeral march, Professor c. S. Hoff-
man; Invocation, Rev. L. j. Sawyer;
Introductory remarks chairman of the
day; When the Mist Has Rolled
Away" by the Knickerbocker Quar-
tet; calling the roll of the hono-ed
dead. Grand Recorder c. T. Spencer;
eulogy, Past Grand Master W. H.
Barnes; vocal solo. Ella McCloskey;
recitation, why Should the Spirit of
Mortal BE Proud?" Miss Olive Pearl
Miller; vocal selection, the quartet:
address by Deputy Grand Master D.
s. Hirshberg; God Be With You Till
We Meet Again." by the quartet; ben
ediction, Rev. L. J. Sawyer, and
America by the audience. Ten
thousand invitations to attend this
service have been distributed through
the local lodges
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12
Takes Slap at Supervisors.

The Board of Supervisors yesterday
criticized the Board of Public Works
because of failure to comply with an
ordinance directing that Mission street
between Onondaga and Porter ave-
nues be paved with asphalt. The
matter came up when the new speci-
fications for an asphalt pavement on
the street named were being consid-
cred. Commissioner Eagan took ex-
ception to the direction of the Board
of Supervisors that asphalt be used
and ridiculed the adoption of the BIZ
luminous rock specifications in the
same ordinance. The Board Of Works
then passed a resolution adopting
asphalt specifications and requesting
the Board of Supervisors for author
ity to expend the sum of $4,000 ap-
propriated in the municipal budget
for the Improvement. This will force
the Board of Supervisors to pass a
new ordinance ordering the improve
ments described.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12
SAN FRANCISCO WOMEN-S
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Permanent Organization Succeeds
Temporary One and Affiliation
With Others Will Follow.

The San Francisco WOmen's Athlet-
ic Association. 800 members strong
has been formally organized and is
ready to proceed, with the enrolment
of the. women of San Francisco desir-
Gus to join the athletic movement.
The, association is temporarily located
on Jefferson square. but as the
strength of the organization increases
an association building will be
erected.
In the present quarters the gymna-
sium covers over 5000 square feet of
space. Provision is made for basket
ball and handball and plans for
swimming tank are under way. On
the roof is a tennis court and ample
provision is made for all kinds of
healthful exercise. Affihation with
the athletic associations of other cities
is contemplated.
The following are officers and di-
rectors ~ the association: DIR. Mary
Halton. vice president; Miss Claire
Donovan. secretary; Miss Bertie Cliff
ford. treasurer; Mrs. Eleanor Rob-
berts. Miss Ray Schwartz. Mrs. Herin-
ghi Miss Eagan, Miss Pirie and Miss
Johnson. directors. Charles Merz and
Miss Clifford are the instructors. The
next meeting of the organization will
take place next Friday night at s
o'clock
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12
WOULD PROTECT
LOCAL SCHOOLS
Supervisors and Merchants
Association Discuss Pro-
posed State Apportionment
APPEALTO LEGISLATURE
Will Urge Postponement OF
Amendment Which Will
Reduce City's Revenue

The Supervisors Finance Committee
yesterday held conference with rep
resentatives of the Merchants Asso-
citation to arrange, if possible. for op-
position to the bill now before the
Legislature changing the States ap
portionment of school funds to the
various counties, which will result in
a loss of S250000 in the school revenue
of San Francisco. Besides the men,
bers OF the committee, there were pres
ent superintendent of Schools Lang
don, School Director Roncovieri. Frank
Synmes, president of the Merchants
Association; Fairfax Wheelan and
others.
It was explained that the proposed
! apportionmenI was based on the en-
rollment of pupils instead Of the num-
ber of school census children. Fairfax
Wheelan contended that this was the
logical plan, as it meant pay only for
services rendered.
Symmes, said that this city con-
tributes s1,1i3,000 yearly to the support
of the State schools and received S24O,-
900 less than that amunt back.
I'VE contribute 20 per cent TO the
support of other schools, said
Synmes, "and the new plan would
compel US to contribute so per cent,
which. think. would be an injustice"
.Wheelan disclaimed any intention of
injuring the interests of the local
schools. but thought that the entire
State should be consulted.
I.angdon said there were cOnsidera-
tons in the matter of service, mas
school days in its course than other
counties.
THAT the proposed measure was not
just and fair was ably shown by
School superintendent Keppel of Los
Angeles" said Langdon; but he sub
stituted another plan. which was much
worse for San Francisco. as it would
| reduce the revenue by s45o.000 instead
of s25O.0o0 AS it is exceedingly diff
cult to devise q plan that would be
equitable. we have suggested that ac-
tion on any measure at all be post
poned for two years. and in the mean
time the subject can be thoroughly
threshed out by the hold-oyer Sen
ators, the Governor and educational
officials, forming commission for the
purpose. The present method has been
in use since 1873 and has been pro-
nounced a success by educators.
THE question is purely one of tax
alton" said Chairman Brandenstein.
Symmes thought that there should
be no radical change in the method,
but it snould be gradual. so the city
could adapt itself to the changed con-
ditions. 1t was then decided that rep,
resentatives of the Merchants Asso-
citation shall appear. with the local
school officials, before the Legislature
next Tuesday and endeavor to have the
apportionment delayed for two years
I or at least one year.
The committee called attention to
other measures now before the Legisla-
ture which it regarded as an infringe
ment on the city's right to manage it's
own affairs, notably the proposed in
! crease in the Fire Department, which
will entail an additional expenditure
of s50O,OOO.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12
MAKES CHARGE
OF FAVORITISM
Contractor Mcdonald Init
mates City Engineers De-
partment Shows Partiality
ASPHALT CAUSES ROW
Works Board to Investigate
Report That Officials Dis
approve Use of Bitumen

A lively tilt occurred yesterday at the
meeting of the Board of Public Works
between John Mcdonald. a street con-
Morser as the result of charges made
by Mcdonald that the citys engineer
ing department was not treating him
properly and was favoring a certain
class of paving material and other con-
tractors. to his exclusion. McDonald's
charges came as the result of his COM
plant that the City Engineer had re-
fused to allow him to begin the paving
of the street in front of the Phelan
building because the sample of mate
rial was found to contain a trace of
coal tar.
The Engineering Department is re-
peatedly throwing obstacles in my
way" said Mcdonald. Il believe that
if had procured my asphalt from GER
tain dealers 1 should have had no trOu-
ble''
Morser resented this intimation. say
ing that it was not founded on fact
Mr.. Mcdonald is selfish about these
matters" said Morser. and wants to
have things all his own way We are
terial. nor any firm handling the same"
Mcdonald ret2rted that the Engineer
ing Department was trying to discredIt
bitumen as a paving material by per-
mitting its preparation to be sighted so
that the bitumen did not wear so well
as it should He pointed to the bad
condition Of the bitumen on Mission
road, which he said was due to poor
work in it's preparation.
The Board of Works deemed the
charges of such importance that Me-
Donald was asked to reduce them 10
writing, and a hearing thereon Will be
had before the full board.
Regarding the presence Of coal tar in
the sample of asphalt, Commissioner
Aigeltinger made personal inspection
of McDonaids stock and found that a
barrel that had contained coal tar was
utilized to contain asphalt. but all the
other barrels were free from coal tar.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12
PROMOTION COMMITTEE
OFFERS ITS SERVICES
Anticipates Coming of Congressional
Committee ON Irrigation and Ex-
tends Greetings for State.

The California Promotion Commit
tee has addressed a letter to the mem-
bers of the Senate and House Commit
tee on Irrigation rendering services
while the Congressional committee Is
in California and offering to arrange
with the commercial bodies of Cali
fornia to extend courtesies.
The Promotion Committee has also
received a number of communications
from recent settlers in California re-
lating to their impressions. Among
the correspondents of the committee
are David Gavin of Dinuba, William
P. Kennedy of Chico, Charles NJ Co
rev of Fruitvale. A. B. Castron, of Los
Angeles and r. E. Kingman of Stony
Point, Sonoma County. Satisfaction
with their surroundings and prospects
is expressed by them ALL
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12
Need Not Give Transfers.

The Supreme Court decided yester-
day that the Pacific Electric Railway
Company and the Los Angeles Rail-
way Company were not compelled ac-
ccrding to the terms of their fran
chises to issue transfers at the inter-
section of their lines on East Ninth
street in the southern city mentioned
The franchise for the East Ninth
street line carried with it a liability
in the matter of giving transfers, but
the road changed hands several times:
SO the court thinks that as most of the
advantages of the franchise have been
lost, the new owners of the property
need not shoulder the responsibility OF
accepting all the disadvantages.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12
Last Nights of the Grand Opera Sea
son at the Tivoli.

The brilliantly successful season o.
grand opera at the Tivoli will close next
Sunday night, February 19. when it will
have lasted six weeks. Tonight and
Thursday night Traviata will be
given for the last times. and on both
occasions TetraZzini will sing Nioletta.
Tuesday night Bellinis delightful opera,
.TPuritani,' will be heard. with Tet
razzini as Elvira. The story. briefly
summarized is as follows: The scene
is laid principally in a fortress near Ply
mouth. England. in the time of the
Stuarts. when the RoyaliStS and Puri-
tanS were warning with each other. Lord
Walton the Governor of the fort; his
brother. a half-pay colonel and his
daughter. Elvira. are ardent PuritanS,
and the Governor is anxious that Elvira
should wed Sir Richard Forth. also a
Puritan. The young lady. however has
other matrimonial views, being deeply
in love with Lord Arthur Talbot, Roy
alist. With the assistance of her un-
Gle she succeeds in persuading her
father to allow her to marry the man of
her choice. Her confidant and COM
panion is a Madame de Vile Fort Tin
reality Queen Henrietta. the widow of
Charles ID. Lord Arthur is the only
one aware of the fact. and finoing her
wearing the nuptial veil of Elvira.
which the latter has playfully thrown
over her head. he conceives the idea of
procuring her escape by taking her
from the castle as his bride. Elvira
arrives just in time to witness their de-
parture, and the shock brought on by
believing herself deserted berefts her
of her reason. Her recovery is brought
about by a joyous shock in the return
of her lover in safety and the discov-
cry that he is true to her. Lord Walton
and the Stuart followers are pardoned
by Cromwell. and all ends han
PLY. The role of Elvira will give
Tetrazzini the greatest opportunity She
has had since Lucia" and a brilliant
triumph is anticipated for her. We'd
Cavalleria RuSticana" and "I'Pa eli-
acct" and on Friday night she will an
pear. in Tosca. The programme for
the IaTewel matinee next Saturday will
be "Rigoletto, with Tetrazzini Satnr-
day night La Boheme' will be pre
sented. with Berlindi and the season
will fittingly close next Sunday night
with Lucia in which Tetrazzini will
in the title role repeat the greatest tri-
umph of the season -
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12
watson viii Filed.

Henry B. Lister yesterday filed the
will of the late Robert Watson for
probate and petitioned for letters of
administration upon the estate, which
is valued in excess of $4,000. Wat
son owned two dwellings on Bryant
street and property on Sacramento
street. near Laurel. He left a half
interest in the Bryant-street prop
erty to John P. Bannan, cousin. for
life, and it is later to pass to Lucy
Nelson, a niece. Half of the Sacra-
mento-street property goes to Bannan
in trust for Mrs. Ann Riley, sister of
the decedent. The residue of the
property is devised to the widow,
Frances Watson.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12
peutscher Krieger verein.

The Deutscher Krieger Verein held
it's annual masquerade ball at San
Francisco Turner Hall last night The
floor was crowded until a late hour
with German-Americans and their
families i'm varied and fantastic COS
tunes. Quaint German folk songs
were sung by the chorus attached to
the verein. The music was in charge
of Conrad H. Sieger- The predomin-
ating costumes among the men were
hunting suits fashioned after those
worn in Germany a century ago.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12

glanced from one side Of the court to
the other. shifted about in his chair
and otherwise showed that he was not
as callous as he would have it appear.
When Wills talked of how he and his
family had cared for the defendant on
1he night OF the tragedy Weber's face
flushed sn6 he showed the greatest
emotion he has shown since the trial
begun. At the end Of the afternoon
session he said he felt tired. but 9TH
erwise ~all right"
Henry Carr, the second hand dealer
who says he sold the revolver TO
Adolph Weber was the first witness
called at the opening of court Attor-
ney johnson took him in hand at the
start and tried his best to show that
the witness was not worthy OF Gre
dence. Cars books had arrived from
= San Francisco and were in court John
son attempted TO trace from whom
Carr had bought this weapon the
pawnbroker says he sold to Weber The
books, however. did not give this infor-
nation.
Are you not out on bail on the
charge OF having had stolen United
States -levolver in your possession %
johnson asked the witness.
OBJECTION BY WEBB.
General webb was on his feet in an
instant with an objection to the ques-
tion. The Judge ordered the jury to re-
tire from the courtroom. when johnson
stated that he wanted to prove the
witness had been violating the ordin-
ance Of San Francisco and that his tes-
fimony was not entitled to any credit.
Johnson said the witness knew that he
had army weapons in his possession;
that no mention Of the Government $
property was made because Carr knew
that the officers could walk in at any
time and take the property without a
question. johnson claimed the witness
kept a secret record of Government
property in his possession to evade the
law.
Il want 10 show" said Johnson. that
the evidence given by this man Carr is
not worthy Of belief"
The objection was sustained. When
the Jurymen had returned TO the jury
box johnson asked the witness:
Have you ever been promised any
reward for your testimony in this case.
OF have you ever been promised any
immunity OF any kind?"
NO" said Carr.
Attorney Tuttle here asked the wit
ness if there were any special marks
upon the weapon by which he could
identify II. The witness said that there
were several hicks on the barrel Of the
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12
S,ou,.t Reverses itself.

In a suit brought by the Valley
Lumber Company agaisnt p. "A. Struck
to foreclose mechanics lien, the Su-
preme Court yesterday decided in fa-
vor of the defendant The lower court
decided in favor of the plaintiff and
the Supreme Court originally con-
Cured in that Judgment, but a re-
hearing was granted and the States
highest tribunal reverses itself.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12
Funeral of Colonel Hodges.

The funeral of the late Colonel A.
p. Hodges of Governor Pardee's staff
will take place this afternoon at las
O'Clock from Trinity Presbyterian
Church. Twenty-third and Capp
streets. The body will be inferred with
full military honors. General War
field, by direction of the Governor. has
assigned a battalion of the First In
fantry under command of Colonel
George Filmer to act as an escort and
nav the last honors of war.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12
McCarty's wife Is Not Dead.

Daniel McCarty, better known as
..White Hat McCarty. requests that
The Call deny the Oakland dispatch
appearing in yesterdays papers to the
effect that his wife, Sarah ]. Nc
Carty. is dead. Mr.. McCarty saws
that the report is erroneous and that
he is receiving many letters from sym
pathizing friends whose expressions
were appreciated, but ill-advised.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12
STRAIN IS TELLING ON WEBER
Writhes in Chair When Friend
Describes Scene at Fire.
PAWNBROKER FINDS MARKS ON REVOLVER
Special Dispatch to The Gail.

AUBURN, Feb. 1.-THE strain is be-
ginning TO tell on Adolph Weber To-
day, for the first time since the begin
ming Of his trial on a charge of muir
derinG his mother he appeared i'll at
ease. During the court proceedings his
nervousness was apparent to every one.
be was very thoughtful during both
~iSeSsions of the court He said nothing
TO his attorneys except when they
asked him a question. While Adrian
Wills, the friend who came TO his re-
lief on the night Of the terrible tragedy
and took him TO his home, was testify
snG Weber appeared much affected He
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12

Judge Prewett stated this afternoon
that the prosecution probably would
have all their witnesses in by Monday
night. and that the witnesses of the
defense would be through by Wednes-
day night. 1t is reported that the de-
fense will try to impeach the testimony
Of May Clark and George Ruth.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12

TRIMMING HOME, ELECTS OFFICERS
Alameda Feb 11.-Officers have been chosen
by the California Girls Training Home 10
serve for the ensuing year as follows: Presi-
dent Mrs l.. ii. jacob; vice presidents Mrs
w. J. Gum. Mrs G. h. Fitch Mrs S B
Cheek: recording secretary, Miss Helen PEN
deton: corresponding secretary. Mrs. Margaret
Jones: treasurer. Mrs. s. A. Kelley. The fore
going. with the following. comprise the board
OF directors; Mrs w. Wilson, Mrs c. W.
Scott, Mrs. w. A jBissell and DIR. Susan J..
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12
Rarnn.s GRAND Opclrinc.

He wishes TO announce the opening of his
new Ladies' Tailoring Establishment at 22e
Powell street on Tuesday. February IA with
a new line of importations He will be pleased
fo welcome his old well new patrons
and will guarantee the best OF workmanship
and prices u suit every one.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12
ATTORNEY NEGLIGENT.

The Judge once more issued an in
junction, and in his opinion said that
his reason for doing so was that the
attorney for the municipality failed to
file his reply brief. Thus the City and
County Attorney is put in the light of
having neglected the case and thereby
nullified the efforts of the commission
to place the drivers in the police and
hospital departments under civil SER
vice rule.
Again. the Commissioners set forth
in their statement to the Grand Jury
that the Macomber injunction prevent
ing them from holding examinations
for linemen, repairers and battery men
in the Department of Electricity has
been stricken from the calendar in
Judge Sloss' court through want of at
tention by the attorneys. The City AT
torney has taken no steps to have the
case disposed of, however, although
letters were sent to him repeatedly to
act in the matter. The examinations
that were restrained in this suit were set
for March "a, 1908.
The suit against the examinations for
street sweepers was instituted August
4 1904 and is now submitted on briefs
before Judge Sloss.
Copies of the letters that the Civil
Service Commission has sent to the City
and County Attorney and to Judge Mu-
arsky have been given to the Grand
Jury. The Commissioners feel that no
blame can attach to them for delays in
extending the civil service, and to their
own satisfaction have made it clear
that the responsibility rests chiefly
with the City and County Attorney and
with Judge Murasky.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12

gun and that the barrel itself was
shaky- To prove this statement Carr
asked for the weapon. He showed that
the barrel was loose and pointed out
the nicks
Adrian Wills testimony was the same
as given at the preliminary hearing. He
told how he found Adolph under the
little magnolia tree in front of the
burning residence on the night of the
tragedy and how he went to him and
tied a handkerchief around his wrist TO
stop the blood from flowing from a
wound in his hand.
Attorney Johnson made a great point
of this portion of Wills testimony. He
elected from Wills the statement that
the blood was flowing very freely from
the wound and was running down
Adolph's fingers. He also obtained an
admission from Wills that while there
were blood stains noticeable on Weber's
trousers while the wound was being
dressed at the Wills house, the witness
had noticed no blood stains upon
Adolplls trousers as he stood on the
steps Of the Weber home during the
fire.
Wills said that when he first saw
Adolph at the fire the boy was standing
upon the front steps. Whether he was
trying to help carry the bodies down
the steps or trying to get out of the
way, / cannot say said Wills
F. E. Brye, A. S. Fleming, Chris Hen
ney, f. c. McKinstry and j. F. Bullard
each stated that they did not see young
Weber on or about the premises at the
time OF the fire.
j. P. Schnizius. railroad telegraph
operator here, stated that on the night
of the fire train "a, known as the Colfax
local, arrived at the station at 6:46
o'clock. The operators evidence was
introduced to substantiate May Clark 8
statement that about that time she had
seen Adolph Weber going past her resi-
dence on Brewery lane on his way
down town.
The courtroom was crowded to its ut
most capacity to-day, and about the
courthouse were lined up vehicles of all
kinds and descriptions. which had come
from all parts of the county bringing
people to hear the testimony.
J. Weber will appear in court at 40
o'clock on Monday to enter his plea to
the charge of having robbed the Placer
County Bank last July.
Chester Fowler, an old friend of
Weber. who is now residing in Oakland,
arrived here tonight. having been sum-
moned by the defense by means of a
telegraphic subpoena.