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The San Francisco call., 1906-04-04
READY To BEGIN
WORK IN NEVADA
Chief Engineer Bogue of the
Western Pacific Asks Con-
tractors to Submit Bids
MOST COSTLY SECTION
Construction Is Through
Rocky Country, but Will
Be Pushed Along Rapidly

Virgil G. Bogue. chief engineer of
the Western Pacific Railway, issued
circular letter yesterday afternoomask-
ing contractors throughout the United
States to submit bids for the imme-
date construction of 10 miles of road
bed and track. This section is to be-
gin at the point where Nevada and
Utah Join and run to Deeth, a small
settlement on the Humboldt River. In
the letter each bidder was told that
the work must be put through as rap
idly as possible and each was asked
to give an estimate of the time that
would be required under favorable con-
ditions.
The advertisement for these bids is
the first step in the building of a Gould
continental line through Nevada. The
construction of this section is consid-
cred by engineers as the most difficult
piece of work to be done on the line.
For this reason great care will be ex-
ercised in granting the award.
Twenty-Five miles of this division
must be hewn out of almost solid rock.
Few breaks occur in this long stretch
of rocky formation. In the Gosiute
Mountains a tunnel $4,000 feet long
will be driven. 1t will be. with the
exception of the Cascade Tunnel on the
Great Northern. the longest tunnel in
the United States. Engines. Bogue es-
Inmates that the total cost of the con-
struction of this 10 miles through Ne
vada will amount to over $4,000, ,000 The
Western Pacific will pay the contract
ors as the work progresses.
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-04
SKETCH CLUB PRESENTS
@OLD MASTERSv COPIES
Exhibition Opens Today In California
Club House, Where the BenzOni Ir-
win collection Is on Display.

Today the Sketch Club will present
to its fellow citizens an interesting ex-
hibition of "Old Master copies at the
clubs headquarters in the California
Club house.
The presentation is mainly the work
of Benzoni Irwin. n former San Fran
ciscan and brother of Mrs. Mary Cur
tbs Richardson, the local painter.
The collection of the lamented Irwin
and from all tradition he was dearly
loved-is on sale for what seems to be
a very modest sum.
The copies are from Rembrandt Ru-
bens, Velasquez, Frank Hal, Van Dyke
and Murillo. and they emphasize the
justification for Irwin's reputation as
a comprehensive painter.
There are a few copies in the exhi-
bition by Julie Heyneman. whose fame
is hardly enhanced by their presence.
In no sense do they do her the honor
that did the work displayed in the
same rooms last month.
In the display of "Old Master" COP
les it seems a pity that E. Almond
withrow is not showing her Murillos,
Rubens and Rembrandts.
However, as it is. the show is tre-
mendously interesting and well worth
a half hours musings.
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-04
JOHNSON Gull LTY
Of PERJURY
Former Walking Delegate of
Sailors Union Confesses
His Crooked Vaccinations
CITIZEN MAKER AT BAY
Head of the Naturalization
Fraud Grafters Will Go
to the State Penitentiary

Frank Johnson appeared for trial yes
terday in the United States District Court
upon an indictment charging him with
having committed perjury in naturaliza-
ton cases. but he saved the court about
two days time by pleading guilty to the
first and second counts of the Indictment.
He was ordered to appear for sentence
next Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. The
United States District Attorney thereupon
withdrew the remaining charges in the
Indictment and also a second indictment.
Johnson figures as witness in eighty
eight naturalization cases, most of them
fraudulent, upon which United States Sc
cret Service Agent Taylor is working.
Several years ago he was for a long time
the walking delegate for the Pacific Coast
Sailors Union in this city, and in attend
ing to the duties Of that Office he became
acquainted with many thousands of sail
ors. Some of these have confessed to
Agent Taylor that they paid Johnson from
$25 to $50 each for procuring fraudulent
naturalization certificates for them
Others confessed that Johnson went be-
fore Superior Judges and swore falsely
that he had known the applicants to have
been residents of the United States for
five years, when in many cases he had
not known them longer than two or three
days.
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-04
OWNER DEMANDS
THE PAYMENT OF DAMAGES
George Guthrie Says He VIII Bring
Proceedings to Restrain Building
Os Ocean Shore Road.

City Engineer woodward yesterday
visited the district in the vicinity of
Army and Twentyffth streets, where
he is 10 assess the damage done TO
three property owners by the pro-
posed construction of the Ocean Shore
road Woodward interviewed George
Guthrie, who said that his property at
o200 Twenty-fifth street would be dam
aged owing to the fact that the build
ing of the road would raise the grade
of the block on De Haro street between
Twenty-fifth and Twenty sixth by L
per cent Asked as to how any dam
age would be inflicted, Guthrie replied
that it would require extra energy on
hts part to climb the block to his house
after the grade was raised.
When Woodward informed Guthrie
that he did not see how he would suf-
fer financial loss by the raising of the
grade by l per cent Guthrie said that
If not allowed damages he would bring
an injunction in the courts to restrain
the Ocean Shore Company from build
ing it's road.
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-04
MANY COMPLAINTS OF
VISITS OF BURGLARS
Residences Are Entered and
Robbed in All Parts of
the CITY.

Several reports of burglarieS were made
to the police yesterday. Robert Burke,
bartender for Taravellier & Games. 317
O'Farrell street, reported to Policeman S.
Orr early yesterday morning that while
he was busy in the rear of the saloon
some one entered by the front door and
stole the cash register. 1t was empty. Orr
made a search and found the register in a
yard in the rear of 357 O'Farrell street. A
young man about % years of age was seen
leaving the saloon with the cash recepta-
Gle under his arm.
William Shield, 1856 Dolores street, re
ported that while his wife was away from
the house on Monday afternoon burglar
had entered by the kitchen window. Jew
eIry of the value Of $50, revolver and SIS
in coin were stolen The coin was in a
small cash box.
Jacob Fisher, 275 Sadowa stret, Ocean
View. reported that on Sunday he hired
man giving the naIne of Walter Schultz
to do chores around the place, the man
pleading that he was hard up. Fisher
took a horse to pasture, and when he re-
turned he found that Schultz had forced
oper a window in the rear of the house
and stolen a pair of opera glasses. two
revolvers, So in coin and a check book.
Mrs. Z. Richardson reported that the Of
flee at the rooming-house at 1130 Market
street had been entered on Monday after
noon. The telephone box was broken open
and the contents, about S.. were stolen.
J. S. Hannah, 122 Dolores street, report
ed that during the absence of his wife
Monday afternoon a burglar had entered
by the bathroom window and stolen jew
elry of the value of $50.
Frank Almquist reported that a tool
house in a new building at Lyon stree
and Central avenue had been entered on
Monday and tools of the value of SO
stolen.
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-04
ruo Policemen Pen.Ioned.

The Police Commissioners met as a
pension board yesterday and granted
the applications of James Cook and
CYRUS B. Harris, both attached to the
Harbor district. to be placed on the
pension roll owing to disability. Cook
ioined the force on October 8. 1891,
and Harris on March 1. 1894. Attorney
Richards Of San Jose appeared on be-
half of Peter A. Gillin and demanded
that Gillln's warrant be drawn In full
for the past quarter. The board de-
clined, but offered to sign warrant
for SIS for the time up to January %,
when Gillin was ordered back for ac-
tive duty. Gillin has suit in court
testing the right of the board to order
him back for active duty.
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-04
LDCOMMITTEE
BEGINS FIGHT
Defunct Body That Is Try
ing to Control the Local
Republican Party Meets
TO SEEK RECOGNITION
VIII Go Before the Election
Commissioners to Suggest
Names of Precinct Boards

The defunct Republican county COM
mittee. headed by Colonel Charles A.
Sonntag and secretaried by Thomas Z.
Atkinson, met again last night at l02
O'Farreu street. Il was decided to make
a bid for the favor Of the Election Com
rnissioners by suggesting a list Of pre-
cinct officers in the various districts
The move is 10 place the committee in
The eyes Of the election board in the
position Of being the only regular Repub
lican county committee. Should the board
recognize the committee the regular COM
lnittee. which is headed by Will II. Davis.
VIII have 10 appeal for recognition 10 the
state central committee or TO the courts.
The programme Of last nights meeting
was cut and dried. Reading Of rollcall
and minutes was dispensed with and SAN
ford Feigenbaum introduced a resolution
appointing a committee 10 call upon the
election board on behalf OF the oTganiza-
Iion and tender its services and promising
10 submit q list OF precinct officers should
The board request The motion carried
unanimously.
Maxwell AIcNutt then introduced
resolution calling upon the Republican
clubs Of the Assembly districts 10 select
Celega ties to represent the party At the
annual convention Of the State League
Of Republican Clubs during the month Of
GIav al Santa Cruz. A provision was
added that the list Of delegates from the
eighteen san Francisco districts be GER
rifed 10 the secretary Of the State league
by the chairman and secretary Of the
committee
Abraham Ruef then moved that as GER
tain delegates from certain districts had
FAILED 20 attend the last three meetings
OF the committee, their places under the
ty-laws of the organization should be de-
cIared vacant and the chairman given
mower by the committee 10 name Repub-
Ifcans In each district 10 fill the vacancies
SO caused The motion was carried.
An adjournment was then taken pur-
suant 10 the call Of the chair.
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-04
FATHER AND DAUGHTERS ARE
ARRAYED AGAINST WIFE
Action to Quiet Title Causes Annie VI.
Davidson TO Assert Tint Col
Iust0u Exists.

The action instituted by Mary Jane
Grace Clark and Ann Isabella Ericsson
against their father. John d. David
son, and his wife. Annie NJ, to quiet
title to property at Noe and Eighteenth
streets went TO trial yesterday before
Judge Seawell. Davidson did not file
answer to the action, but Mrs. David
son did and she asserts that the suit is
a coIlusive one between the plaintiffs
and her husband TO deprive her OF her
community interests in the property.
The Davi6sons recently figured in the
divorce court and ii is alleged by Mrs.
Davidson that this fact so angered her
husband that he announced that she
would never get another dollar of his
nor any of his estate. With this idea
in view, Mrs. Davidson says, her hus-
band gave the property in question to
his daughters Notwithstanding the
fact that she has community interest
in the same. and the present suit is the
result of collusion to defeat her of her
rights.
The case will go on today.
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-04
To Raise Funds for
a Tank in the
Gymnasium.

Under the auspices of the various So
and College a grand musical concert
is to be given at the college hall, on Van
Ness avenue, during the present month.
The object of this entertainment which is
to be given on a mammoth scale, is to
raise sufficient funds to equip st. Ignatius
gymnasium with a salt water tank The
three nights selected for the holding of
the concerts are the 18th, 18th and 20th.
The programme for the three nights will
consist of sixty numbers. comprising the
very best vocal and instrumental music
obtainable. The honorary programme
committee consists of Mayor Schmitz, W.
H. Leahy. John Morrisey and j. Downey
Harvey 1t is the intention of the COM
mittee to spare no efforts in making the
affair memorable success.
The societies under whose auspices the
concert is to be given are the Ladies So
dality and the Gentlemen's Sodality of st.
Ingatius Church, st. 1gnatius College
Alumni. the active members Of the gym
nasium and the honorary members of the
gymnasium association, which was or
ganized for the purpose of adding to the
equipments of the gymnasium. Rev. Jo-
seph Landry, S. J., president of the Hon
orary Members Association, is actively
engag ged in directing the arrangements for
the concert.
The holding of the concert is but a part
of a movement which is on foot to induce
the Catholic young men of the city to take
greater interest in athletic sports. 1t is
the intention of the directors of st. Igna-
titus gymnasium to make it one of the
greatest athletic institutions in America.
The gymnasium was erected in 1903 at a
cost of $50, 900, and is rated as the equal of
any college gymnasium on the Pacific
Coast.
The gymnasium proper has an area of
60 by 105 feet and is fully equipped with
the latest apparatus of every variety 1t
contains an inclined running track seven
and a half feet wide and twenty-one laps
to the mile, thirty chest-developing ma
chimes, double horizontal bars single hori-
zontal bars rope ladders, climbing ropes
double inclined climbing ladders, two sets
of double rings, two punching bags, two
sets of upright chest-developing bars, a
foot machine four wrist and finger devel-
opers, an abdominal muscle developing
machine. peg-climbing pole and a twen-
ty-four-foot boxing ring.
The gymnasium is unusually large and
exceedingly well lighted-in fact, it has
been pronounced the best lighted and air.
lest gymnasium in California. 1t is sup
piled with attractive auxiliaries in the
shape of swimming tanks, shower baths,
bowling alleys, billiard and card rooms
and handball courts, The handball courts
are one of the special features and most
attractive auxiliaries connected with the
gymnasium. The courts are splendidly
lighted with incandescent lights The
locker-room contains 1900 lockers, and the
gymnasium is equipped to accommodate
that number of members.
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-04
CLUB WOMEN
DO POLITICS
MAN-FASHION

Placid as a mountain pool-even mar
cotic in its sweet placidity-was nomi-
mating day in the California Club, which
happens annually on the first Tuesday
in april And fair was the day for
sweet tempers and fair candidates-but
such a dull day for a story"
With far more equanimity than the
women viii show in the choice of their
rev Milans, they picked their candi-
dates-Australian fashion-and the fol-
lowing was the choice:
President, Mrs. J. ". Orr; first vice presi-
dent, Mrs E L Baldwin; second vice presi-
For dlrectors-Mrs. C Mason Kline Mrs A.
r. Black. Mrs. James c. Crawford, aMrs c. r.
Johnson DR. Amy Bowen. 3rs. v Hayward,
L. Hslsted Mrs. c. E. Virgins Mrs. Charles
F. Fonda, Mrs. c. +. Platt, Mrs Robert Bar
nett, Mrs. s. S. Palmer. Mrs. John D. Sibley,
Mrs. Arthur Cornwall Mrs. E. L. Campbell
and Mrs. G. L. Gear.
Now, out of this galaxy of charm and
brains, eight women will be elected on
the first Tuesday in May-when the
contest promises to be as lively as
cross-country drive.
The lack of opposition to Mrs J. w.
Orr's candidacy stands in the nature of
q tribute TO her eminent fitness, being a
woman of unusual balance. tact, alert
ness, ready and apt of speech and, best
in so large and composite a club as the
California.
Her service in the State Federation
has extended Mrs. Orr's acquaintance to
every hamlet in the State, and the ex-
perience and knowledge thus acquired
will be the clubs great gain.
The presentation OF Mrs. Orr's name
yesterday was not the first time it went
before the club for first honors, the first
time occurring two years ago, when the
club had rooms in the Y. NJ. C. A build
ing. And that was a memorable day.
for two strong women were in the run
present candidate-and their backing
was eager and earnest.
The tally sheet that night showed
Mrs. Cotton to be the victor, and with
captivating grace Airs. Orr was the first
to offer congratulations and support
AS is customary, Mrs. Cotton was elect
ed to serve two terms, having proven
herself a most efficient and hardworking
officer But the good run made by Mrs
Orr two years ago, the man-fashion of
her attitude toward her successful rival,
and her subsequent support of the ad-
nafnistration, made her the only logical
candidate for Je66-'07.
After the nominations the following
members were elected delegates TO the
national convention that meets In St
Paul. Mimi, this summer: Mrs. A. Y.
Cotton. Mrs Lowell White. Mime Emile
Toietti. Mrs Athearn and Mrs. II. H.
Hart
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-04
TROOPS TO PRACTICE
WITH NEW RIFLES
Companies Will Go to Gov
ernment Range When
Issue Is Made.

Owing to the nOn-arrival of the new
army rifles to be used on the Pacific Coast
the target practice for all the troops now
stationed in the Department of California
has been postponed until after the new
issue has been made.
Troops K and NJ are at the Government
rifle range in the Rodeo Valley, and after
their return it is expected that the new
issue will be made and other troops
around the bay will be sent to the range
Pistol practice will also be held by all
troops in the department while stationed
at the range.
General A. w Greely, commander Of the
Pacific Division, made an official visit and
tour of inspection to the general hospital
at the Preside yesterday afternoon.
The enlisted men of the Seventieth Com
pany of Coast Artillery will give grand
military ball in Red Mems Hall, 220 Gold
en- Gate avenue, on the evening of April
90 to which all soldiers and members of
the National Guard are invited to attend
in full dress uniform.
The army transport Thomas arrived at
Honolulu yesterday en- route to the Philip
pines.
Lieutenant Josiah C. Minus, Twentieth
Infantry. has been ordered to the Presidio
of Monterey for duty pending the arrival
of his regiment in this department.
Lieutenant Solomon b. West, Twenty
second Infantry, has been granted leave
of absence for one month, with permis-
sion,to apply to the military secretary for
an extension of an additional month.
Nurses Catherine Dwyer and Ida NJ.
Marker have been assigned, to permanent
duty at the general hospital at the Pre-
sidio.
Two condemned cavalry horses will be
sold at public auction at the Preside next
Thursday morning.
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-04
MISSING INSURANCE MAN
TURNS Up SAFE AND WELL
Wffe's Anxiety Is Relieved When John
Olney Returns 10 His Home and
Makes Explanations.

Because John Olney missed a boat
lost train or was otherwise unavoid-
ably detained from returning to the
bosom of his family on April his
wife reported him to the police as
missing No John Olney, insurance
man. appeared at the Morgue, and no
one answering his description invaded
any OF the police stations. But John
Olney returned to his apartments at
The Leavenworth Hotel the next day,
though the police bulletin still has him
among the missing. He explained to his
family. but TO no one else.
Louis Bowen, II years Of age, has
been missing from his home. 497 Cold
GA Gate avenue. ever since March 81.
Ernest Kocher. Is years OF age, disap-
peared from his home. 669 Golden Gate
avenue. at about the same time. 1t is
thought that the pair have run away
together.
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-04
GRAND OPERA SEAT SALE
WILL BEGIN THURSDAY
Holder. of Subscription Receipts May
Secure Reserved Tickets mt Box
Office of Thcnter.

The public sale of single seats for
the grand opera season will begin at
tbe Grand Opera-house tomorrow
morning.
1t was announced last night at the
tbeater that the total advance sub
scription for the coming season has
passed the 100000 mark.
The Conried Company began what
promises to be it's most notable en-
gagement in Chicago at the Auditorium
on Monday night and telegraphic ad-
vices from Ernest Goerlitz, general
manager of the Conried Company. are
to the effect that the Queen of Sheba'
scored a tremendous triumph and that
the great Auditorium was sold out
completely for the performance of
Carmen in which Caruso and Frem-
stad appeared last night.
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-04
TESTIFY THAT HEITZBERG's
HABITS WE'RE PECULIA
Although Possessed of Fortune HE
Tied Shoes With Ropes and
Went Half Clad.

Interesting information regarding the
personal habits of the late Pail Heitz-
berg, whose daughters. Mary Strehl
and Isabella V. POmeroy. are litigating
over his estate. was furnished yester-
day by Charles Luscher and John Christ
of Redwood City. who appeared as wit
nesses in the trial now proceeding be-
fore Presiding Judge Graham
Mary Strehl alleges that her sister
unduly Influenced their father to con-
vey to her more than her rightful share
of his S160.000 estate. Luscher, who is
a hotel proprietor. and Christ. who is
Town Marshal of Redwood City. were
called to testify as to their opinion of
Heitzberg's condition of mind.
Both witnesses expressed the opinion
that he was not mentally sound and in
their opinion was easily influenced by
any one that so desired. NotwiIhstand
ing his wealth. they testified that he
used pieces of discarded rope for shoe
strings and walked the streets of Red
wood City half clad and a picture OF
abject poverty. 1t was apparent the
witnesses said, that he was unbalanced
and in no other way could they account
for his miserly habits.
The case goes on today.
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-04
LOR|NC CLUB
SCORES SUCCESS
Musical Society Gives Great
Rendition of Wagner'S
Holy Supper of Apostles
MAKES TREMENDOUS HIT
Local Organization Sings for
First Time in America
Big Masterpiece of Music

The Loring Club reached success last
night by its magnificent rendition of Wag
ner's Holy Supper OF the Apostles
1t is the first time that this great work
has ever been produced in America, and
to the leader of the Loring Club. w. C.
Stadtfeld. is due a tremendous need of
praise for the successful carrying out of
this great undertaking.
In the clubs twenty-aine years of ex-
istence it has never so successfully car
ried out its intentions as it did in last
nights rendition of this most difficult and
exquisite ScriDtural scene, written for
mems voices only.
The big chorus Of eighty men and the
orchestra of thirty-seven were all tuned
in perfect accord with the ideas of the di-
rector. Added TO this ensemble was the
invisible chorus Of ten youthful voices,
which added greatly to the beauty Of the
rendition The Holy Supper was com
posed in lS4S especially for the great Man
nersangerfest which was held at Dresden
IN July OF that year. The band and
chorus for that occasion numbered 1000
performers, artists coming from all sec
tions of the country to take part in the
production.
AS in his operas. Wagner wrote his own
words for this "Scriptural scene" The
subject is suggested by the fourth chapter
of the Acts of the Apostles, ending with
the thirty-first verse. The music is laid
out for choir of disciples and a choir of
apostles. This great work was written
after The Flying Dutchman' had been
given to the world. but before Tam
hauser" had been composed. In this beau
tiful work are many of the great themes
that in a measure run through Tam
hauser." They sweep through the compo
sition as soul-inspiring strains, with all
the power. subtlety and glory that have
endowed the later Wagnerian works. 1t
was no wonder that the great audience
that packed Native Sons Hall was
awed and surprised, not only by the
beauty OF the music OF the composition,
but also by the superb manner of its rem
dition.
The club can truly be proud of itself.
The first part OF the programme was
given up TO a series of mixed numbers.
The principals in these were Mr.. Linder-
man and Mrs. Lillian Roeder Apple The
latter's sweet voice was heard to advan-
tage in the awakening of Spring Fred
erick Maurer Jr. was at the piano and ].
c. Fyfe WAS Organist.
The audience was a brilliant one and
splendid achievement of the club in its
mastery rendition of the difficult poetic
work. The display of gowns and gorgeous
hats ablaze with bright flowers and wav-
ing ostrich plumes, was only in accord
with the beauty of the music offered them
by the members of the splendid musical
organization, that can now rank as one
Of the finest in the land.