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The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21
CAP TAIN DUKE
PROBES CHARGE
Conduct of Policemen Wren
and Kramer Subject of
a Searching Investigation
DARCY GIRL Ill IN BED
Asserts That She Gave No
provocation Whatever for
Brutal Attack Upon Her

Police Captain Duke is vigorously in
vestigating the case of Patrolmen
Kramer and Wren, who are charged
with drunkenness and conduct unbe-
coming officers in arresting two women
on kearny street early Monday morning,
when Kramer is alleged to have kicked
and beaten his charge in an inhuman
masner Captain Duke has interviewed
the many newspaper men who saw the
cowardly acts and has closely ques-
toned the policemen themselves He
will file his report with Chief of Police
Dinan some time to-day and the two
patrolmen will in all probably be
brought up for trial.
All day yesterday the Darcy woman
was confined to her bedebecause of the
injuries she sustained from the kicks
and thumps that she had received from
Kramer. She is very bitter toward that
minion of the law and declares that she
gave no provocation for the terrible
punishment inflicted upon her She
made one statement which is directly
opposite to the explanation which
Kramer and Wren offered to Chief
Dinan. She says that Wren met them
at the door of their apartment at 7
Belden place and was walking up the
street with them when Kramer came
along and started all the trouble.
Wren and Kramer declared that they
were accosted by the women on the
street and that they arrested them for
soliciting.
From what could be gathered from
the many eye witnesses Of the affair it
seems that Kramer was crazy drunk
and that he did not know how badly he
was injuring the woman. Several of
them tried to interfere, but they were
cursed and warned to stay away IL they
wished to avoid trouble. The language
used by Kramer in addressing his
charge was foul as human mind can
conceive When the case is called there
will be fully twenty-five witnesses to
swear against Kramer They do not
allege either brutality or drunkenness
on the part of Wren, although in the
original complaint he is charged with
both, but they say that he was inactive
and did not try to stop Kramer's in
furiated assault.
Both officers were patrolling their
beats as usual last night. Kramer is
on Stockton street, between California
and Bay. and Wren PAGES Filbert and
Green streets. Neither policeman has
a clear record in the department Nh
merous complaints have been made
against Kramer for drum kenness and
m1sbehavior. Wren was uD before the
board of Police Commissioners not long
ago for drunkenness and was trans
ferred to Captain Duke, with the un-
derstanding that he was on probation.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21
LADY GRAY-EDGEeTON
TO VISIT CITY SOON

Advices received at the st. Francis
Hotel yesterday are to the effect that
Lady Gray -Edgerton, VINO is credited
with being one OF the most beautiful
women in England, is soon to grace the
Powell street hostelry with her pres
ence. Lord and Lady Gray Edgerton
and a party of friends are now on their
way to Colorado. where they propose to
enjoy a few weeks hunting. and after
gratifying this ambition. they will pro-
ceed westward to San Francisco in
their private car. Lady Gray -Edgerton
is the daughter of Major Wayne Guy
Ter of the United States army. Her re-
markable beauty, peculiarly of an
American type. has often been COM
mented upon by the British press and
society of London, where she has
reigned as favorite for a number of
seasons. The lady includes among her
friends members of royalty and she is
said to have received favors that few
American women could hope for abroad
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21
DIRECTORS OF THE WESTERN
PACIFIC ARE TO MEET TODAY
Many Changes in the Personnel of the
Compnny's Directors Likely to BE

The directors of the Western Pacific
Company will hold their long delayed
meeting in this city to-day, when it is
expected that President Bartnett will
be succeeded by Vice President JEFF
ferry, and will in turn be elected vice
president and general counsel of the
road. Although President Bartnett de-
clined yesterday to make any formal
statement as to what other changes
are contemplated, 1t is generally un-
derstood that several are on the pro-
gramme. The meeting would have
been held at an earlier date but for
number of legal entanglements that
were encountered by the board.
The reorganization of the directorate
will be followed by the formal absorp-
tion of the Butte and Plumas and the
Indian Valley roads. of which H. II.
Yard is the president. The directors
of the latter roads have been holding
meetings lately in the Stock Exchange
building and preparing for the trans
fer.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21
DIR. HEMPHILI'S DECISION
GRIEVES CONGREGATION
Resignation Will Be
a Great Blow to
Calvary.
Trustees Of Church
Voice General
Sentiment.

There was the greatest CONSERVATION
and regret expressed throughout the city
yesterday at the news given exclusively
IN The Call Of the intended resignation
Of the Rev. Dr.. John Hemphin from the
pastorate Of Calvary Presbyterian
Church.
While the distinguished divine was not
in the city to confirm the news, never
theless it came from an authentic source.
In view of the anguish suffered by the
pastor since the lamentable death of his
wife members Of his congregation were
hopeful that DR.. Hemphill might see
his way clear 10 accept several months
vacation and return to his flock and
friends 10 resume his pastorate in the
great temple of worship with which he
has been so ardently identified
The news came upon church folk as
calamity, for the doctor has endeared
himself TO the citizens with whom he has
cast his lot for almost thirty-fve years.
Speaking Of DR.. Hemphill's decision, the
Rev George G. Eldredge. pastor Of ST.
Johns Presbyterian Church, said:
am stunned by it. had no idea Of such a
thing happening. DR.. Hemphill will be
greatly missed in San Francisco In point OF
service he Is the dean OF this presbytery and
Il Is doubtful II San Francisco has ever had a
pastor OF equal length of years II is thirty
five years since he first came here, and Cal
vary Church viii find IL exceedingly difficult
70 get man 70 MI the place which he leaves
vacant.
Or. George X. Frink. a trustee Of Calvary
Church-This news has come as a great sur
prise, and while 1 know DR.. Hemphill has
taken the death OF his dearly beloved wife
deeply TO heart I am exceedingly sorry to hear
OF his contemplated resignation. 1 hope ne
viii reconsider IL and finally decide after a
change Of scene and visit abroad TO remain
with Us
James Hogg. a trustee Of the church-Dr.
Hemphiu and myself are very intimate but
he has not said anything 20 me relative to his
contemplated resignation. I know he has
been greatly depressed under the sad condi-
tions. Should DR.. Hemphill go ]. as others.
would very much regret II and the church
would feel keenly the loss OF his ministry.
The few quoted voice the feeling and
views generally expressed yesterday.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21
The Original Little Louisiana COMPANY
OF San Francisco. Established
January. 1857.

SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Initials NJ. & F. on the face and hack NJ
the ticket. The following are the can,a,s
June II. 1905: 1912, s750o 90 sold in san
Francisco CAL; 4151. $1,000 90. sold in SON
Francisco. CAL; 3ss6l. $1,000 90, sold In San
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$1,000 co. For May Is. 1905: Benjamin Kirk,
wood engraver. 303 Battery ST., San Francisco.
Cal. No. 1910. 1880 90: H. v. WiII.ston
manager Eagle Laundry, $50 Douglass St. San
Francisco, Cal. No. 1910 s3I5o 90; A. Pavo-
lun Deputy County Clerk Martinez Contra
Costa County. Cal, $1,000 90; John M. Stef-
fens. groceries. 500 Valencia ST., San Fran
cisco, Cal, $1,000 CO.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21
SOUTH PARK YOUNGSTERS
SING AT PALACE HOTEL
Please Large Crowd of Guests by the
Healthful vfxor of Their Well
Trimmed Voices

The members of the South Park Boys
Club. all under sixteen years of age
gave remarkably good account OF
their ability as songsters in the court
of the Palace Hotel last night. A large
crowd of guests was present and their
praise for the work of the little follows
was unbounded- The youngsters had
been well trained and they put all of
their youthful vigOr into the words
they sang The programme was as fol-
lows.
(a) "All Among the Barley" OBJ
Spring Song" by the chorus; (a)
'Loch Lomond." tb) Comm Thro' the
Rye" by Master Finnerty; Ellie Rhee"
a plantation melody. by Master Nichols
and chorus; (a) "Out On the Deep" OBJ
When All the World Is Young" by
Master Jensen: Use Trablin' Back TO
Georgia" by Master Hawley and
chorus (a) "Skye Boat Song" (b)
Taps" by the chorus.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21
MAY LOSE LAND
DESPITE VIGIL
Special Dispatch to The Call

TACOMA. June 20.-Unusual hard luck
seems in store fer j. T. and A W.
Reynolds the brothers who for weeks
have patiently waited at the land office
door in Lewiston, Idaho, to have first
choice of valuable timber lands. After a
vigil of many nights and days they find
that before they can have the coveted so
acres of white pine they must oppose tho
Northern Pacific Railroad.
One section of timber land in the town
ship was particularly valuable for it's
white pine. The Reynolds brothers visit
ed the land and were prepared to file
when the title arrived on June A. Fear
ing that others were after the same land
and anxious to have the first choice the
brothers went TO the land office three
weeks before June IA and from that day
kept constant vigil
On June 12 the Northern Pacific land
agent offered scrip covering the en-
tire section. thus necessitating the refusal
Of the Reynolds filing. Both applications
must now go to the General Land Office.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21
OBTAINS DATA ON CHURCH
PROPERTY IN PHILIPPINES
Rev. Michael O'Connor, After Fulfilling
Mission From Pope, Is on Way
to See President

Rev. Michael Joseph OConnor. who was
secretary to Monsignor Guidi papal
legate to the Philippines, and who. on
the death of Monsignor Guidi, continued
the work of gathering data relative to
the property rights Of the Roman Cath
olic church there, reached this city on
June and left last Monday for WASH
ington to have an interview with Presi-
dent Roosevelt concerning the matter he
has in hand.
Through the Secretary of State the
Customs Collector here had been in
structed to extend to Father O'Connor all
the courtesfes usually granted to foreign
ambassadors and other distinguished per-
sonages and his luggage was passed
without examination and without duty.
During his brief stay here Father
OConnor paid formal visit to Arch
bishop Riordan
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21
HERMANN OELRlCHS LANDS
A THIRTY-POUND SALMON
WeIl-Known Sportsman Takes the
Largest Fish of the Season at
Santu Cruz.

SANTA CRUZ, June. 20.-This has
been great day for salmon fishing. Her.
mann Oelrichs, who was out, succeeded
in landing the largest fish of the season
a thirty-pounder. His total catch was
twelve fish, all OF them beauties. He en-
joyed the sport so much that tomorrow
he is to go out on the bay to try his luck
again. This time he will be accompanied
by Miss Ethel Hager. the San Francisco
society leader.
Five tons of yellow tail were also
caught. The salmon run continues, and
the catches are getting larger each day.
Among those making large catches have
been j. Alva Watt, the San Francisco at
torney, and Detective Tom Gibson. The
visitors are getting enthused over the
sport with this gamey fish, and all the
boats are out every morning.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21
BUREAU CHIEF UNDER ARREST.
Big Contract Held by Philadelphia
Firm Is Cancelled.

PHILADELPHIA, June 2O-The arrest
of John w. Hill. who resigned last week as
chief of the Bureau of Filtration on the
charge OF forgery and falsifying certain
books and papers belonging to the city
and the annulment of a 100000 contract
held by ID. ]. McNichol & Co, We're the
dramatic developments to-day in Phila-
delphia's sensational political upheaval
Hill entered bail in the sum of $4,000 for
hearing Tomorrow.
The arrest of Hill was the third that
has occurred in connection with city con-
tracts since the Mayor began his fight
for municipal reform. The warrant
charges Hill with having committed for
gerry, in that he made or caused TO be
made statement giving false estimate
OF the work done by the firm of D. j.
McNichol & Co. on the filtration plants,
and also with having falsihed certain
books and papers of the city for the pur-,
pose of cefrauding the city. Former
Chief Hill received salary of $4,000
The resembling of the 100000 contract
held by d. j. McNichol & Co. caused con-
sternation In political circles. In revok-
ing the contract the Mayor notified the
Director of Public Works to Immediately
take steps to advertise for bids for the
work and material remaining to be done
and supplied. The original value of the
contract was 100000. but on March II
tnls was increased to 100000 by a sup
Elementary contract Up TO date S2I3 All
has been paid for work done
The McNichol firm has had contracts
for about two-thirds of the work in con-
structing the Filtration system So far
the system has cost the city upward of
S22000.000 and it is estimated that Il will
cost about s5000,O00 more to complete the
work. Mayor Weaver said tonight that
he issued the order resembling the con-
tract because he felt that the city's in
terests would not be safeguarded unless
he did IT.
The Broad street boulevard. which is
being constructed by firm composed of
State Senator George F. Ware and Re-
corder of Deeds William Ware and which
cost about s5,O0O0O0, is now under in
vestigation.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21
RECEIVES sULT4N,s INVITATION.
United States VIII Return Condi-
tional Acceptance.

WASHINGTON. June 2S.-'rhe State De-
partment to-day received a dispatch from
Mr. Gummere, Minister to Morocco
transmitting a request from the Govern
ment of Morocco that the United States
participate in a conference upon the af-
fairs of that country. The request is
similar to that which has been sent to
other Governments
The United States will accept the invi-
tation, provided the other powers gem
orally accept.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21
VIII Protect BLACK Bas..

MAHfSVlLLE' June 2O-Complaint Is
being made by many anglers who eniov
fishing in the Feather River that no fish
screen has been placed across the mouth
of the new Butte County canal, where it
takes the water from the river. It is
claimed the fish are leaving the river to
feed along the canal, and that they will
be lost by getting out through bitches
and up in the lands irrigated, dying when
the water is shut of. Steps will be taken
to protect the fish. chiefly black bass.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21

ACCOUNTANT EXAMINATIONS next
examination of candidates for certified ac-
countants will be held In this city on June 26
Applications may be obtained from the sec
retary OF the examination board. 500 California
street.
WIDOW GETS HOMESTEAD.-N
standing the opposition of many heirs. Judge
Kerrigan has signed decree granting Ede
". Gonzalez a homestead certain lands be-
longing to the estate Of her late husband
Mariana e. Gonzalez. The homestead covers
portion OF the Rincon de la Puente del Monte
Rancho.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21
injured by 10Y Cannon.

While testing a toy cannon a.
Seventh and Berry streets yesterday A.
r. Ballaseaux was badly burned on the
face and hands by the premature ex-
plosion of the miniature field piece He
narrowly escaped losing his eyesight.
The boy had touched the fuse with .
match. but the thing burned too SLOWLY
to suit him. He ran up to relight II,
whereupon the cannon exploded. The
boy was taken to the Central Emerg-
ency Hospital. where DIR. Charles MilIar
treated his injuries
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21

SANTA CRUZ, June 2O.-The Italians
charged with using explosives in the de-
struction of fish near Brookdale. after
being in jail about week, were released
to-day upon $500 bail. The charge being
high misdemeanor. Is to be tried In the
Superior Court. This morning their nre-
liminary examination was held before
Judge H. ]. Bias.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21
The Louisiana r.. G. Company of Sam
Francisco.
one CANIzET NAV 1oon
MAY. 1900.

All genuine tickets of this company have
initials 'R. G. Co.. on faces and monogram
''R. G. c." backs thereof Following are
1912 $500. sold in San Francisco Cal No
4151 S2c00. sold in San Francisco Cal: No
3Ss6I. $1,000 sold In San Francisco. Cal. No
1885, $500. sold in San Francisco Cal. No
62224. $3.50, sold in San Francisco. Cal: No.
ee977. $3.50. sold in San Francisco. Cal The
r. G. Company paid to w Moore Stiriine
City. Cal. $3.50 90 for one-half ticket No
40549 for May % 1905. ~
To A B. Greenwald Cigar Co.. Los Angelo.
foT client $1250 90 for whole ticket No 6issh
for May 25 1905
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21
Swimmer DAN Rencar R.t.r..

Dan Renear, one of the worlds noted
swimmers, and holder of the one hundred
yards straightaway record of one min
ute. arrived here yesterday from Homo
lulu. This is his first visit here in eight
years.
He Is going East on business, and NAV
compete there. He also expects to com
pete in the amateur swimming champion
ships at Portland. He represented this
State successfully at Chicago in 1897,
when he won the 103-yard championships
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21
MinstreI.y for sairor..

The Seamen's Institute will give a min
strel entertainment tonight at s
o'clock at their hall, 80 Steuart street. In
which the knights of King Arthur Will
take part. All sailors are admitted free.
but others will pay a fee of Is cents.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21
SMELL SEMINARY. Berkeley. Cal

2721 CLAIMING WAY. For girls. Univer-
sIty preparation and academic courses Mu-
: sic art elocltiOn. Location beautiful Out
door life athletics. 2Cth year For catalogue
address MRS EDNA SMELL POULSON or
MISS MARY E. SMELL. principals
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21
CoLLECE OF NOTRE DAME

SAN JOSE, CAL. Exclusively for boarding
students. Fifty-fourth year Courses: Class
ical Literary. Scientific, Conservatory, College
preparatory accredited. intermediate and Pri-
mary Glasses. Studies resumed Thursday, Au-
gust IL. 1905.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21

RECOMMENDS PURCHASE OF LoT.-e,tv
Attorney Long yesterday recommended to the
Board of Supervisors that the offer of r. w
Inches to sell to the city for SIP, 500 a lot on
Fell street near Van Ness avenue. as part OF
the new Public Library site be accented
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21

You can hang man without trial,
but that doesn't signify that it is just.
and you can boycott an article without
a hearing and go just as wide of the
mark. as In the case of the Rainier
boycott
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21
Fish De.troyer. Qua ON RaiL.

Photographic war; Our finest platino Part,
panels. S. per dozen; cabinets. 81 per dozen.
Imperial Studio. IA Market street
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21
THE PAUL GERsON SCHOOL OF

ACTING-The largest Institution devot-
ed exclusively 70 dramatic learning in Amer
fca- POSITIONS GUARANTEED. Pupils
may enter any time. Send for catalogue. Ma
Gvs Sons building.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21

NEW YORK. June 20-Charles M Scbwah
OF the Bethlehem Steel Corporation said to-
day: ''You may trust the statement that the
United States will be well represented in the
building faf Russian ships
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21

Lashs Kidney and Liver Bitters re-
moves uric acid from the system by dis
solving the uric acid formation.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21
NIXON CoILEGE. Oakland O.

EDUCATE FOR PROFIT Specialists in
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Pennanshfp and Preparatory Studies Life
Scholarship sec; six months. $50: one month
$40. Individual instruction.: day and night
Write for prospectus.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21
ST. MATTHEW'S MILITARY SCHOOL

SAN MATEO. CAL.
For Catalogue and Illustrated Circular Address
REV. WILLIAM A BREWER, A b.
Rector and Head Master
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21

DR.. Decker. dentist sos Market. speclasrv
Cotton gas for painless extraction OF teeth.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21
PALO ALTO ACADEMY

One-ousrter mile from Stanford University.
thorough preparation for college or business
Moderate terms. Exceptional advanta pes
Write FOR catalogue. MAYNARD SHIPLEY.
Superintendent.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21
HARKERHUGHES SCHOOI.

FOR GIRLS AT PALO ALTO
College preparatory. Pleasant home life
Music education under g pupil OF Calvin b.
Cady. Accredited to Vassar and Wellesley
Opens August 81, 1908. 1I21 Bryant Street.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21

Groceries and Liquors (EoUT5h Floor5
SPECIAL TODAY ONLY.
GROCERIES,.
Choice FirEin Creamery Butter
Lennox Soap-Proctor & Gamble;
just fits the hand; II bars. soc
ROrax-Best 20 Mule Team: lib
packages BE
Rice-Fancy Carolina Head; lbs.25c
Crosse & BIackweII's Lucca OIL
Quarts; regularly 10c bottle. Sale
price 6Oc
Sardines-Choice imported in oil; tin
- lOc
Ham. Tongue or Gnme-Richardson
Imported French Petit Pois-Extras;
regularly Csc tin. Sale price. .1Sc
LIQUORS.
Old Belmont WhiSkey-9 years old;
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$2.3o
Port or Sherry-Good, rich and
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RsrrlSe's irish or Scotch Whislxey so
Bottle .S3c
Old aSeIlwood--Bottled in bond--one
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CabcrHct or MarGeau or Chabliss-
High grade wine; g lllon. soc
Bourbon Whiskey = Good quality;
bottle a6c
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The San Francisco call., 1905-06-21
Hitchcock Military Academy
SAN RAFAEL.
Christmas term viii commence August TX
s. MARGARET,S Hall.

Full Academic and College Preparatory
Courses, as well as thorough Primary Instruc-
zion. Music under the direction OF Masters
Fer full illustrated book address Miss Flea
NOR TEBBETTS. Principal, San Mateo Cal
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-27
Ordinance No. 11.s1e

(NeW SerleS.)
An Ordinance declaring the Intention
of Los Angeles to establish the grade
of Fifty-third street, from Figueroa
street to the west city boundary
The Mayor and Council of the City OF
Los Angeles do ordain as follows:
Section 1. That 1t is the intention Of
the Council of the City of Los Angeles
to establish the grade OF
FIFTY-THIRD STREET,
from Figueroa street to the west city
boundary, in accordance with the follow
ing elevations:
At the intersection with Figueroa street
the grade shall be 151.09 at the northwest
corner and l5l.0O at the southwest cor
ner
At the intersection with said west city
boundary the grade shall be 1910 on the
north side and 1899 on the south side.
And at all points between said desig-
rated points the grade shall be estab-
lished, so as to conform to a straight
points.
Elevations refer to the top of the
curD, are in feet, and are above a
plane which is 255 feet below City
datum plane.
shall cause the same to be published
for ten days in the Los Angeles Her
aid. and thereupon and thereafter Il
shall take effect and be in force.
hereby certify that the. foregoing
Ordinance was adopted by the Council
Of the City of Los Angeles at Its meet
H. j. LELANDE.
Approved this 18th day of October, 1906.
OWEN McALEER.
10-2S-S1. u-1-10t Mayor.