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THE FIRST SHUT-OUT. Tiie Sacramentos Whitewashed by the Colonels. Was a Perils to the Interior Men and Harper Could Net Control the Ball. The Players. Bad luck is following in the wake of the Sacramento club, and the players are disappointed over their failure to wiu one out of the first three games played this season.

They were again downed by the Oakland team yesterday, and in addition to defeat suffered the humiliation of a whitewash. They played a strong game, nevertheless, and cau attribute their defeat more to weakness in the box than to any deficiency. There were about 1500 people in attendance, and those who were present half an hour before game began witnessed the hoisting of Oakland's championship banner. Tne Colonels were attired in black jersey suits, with white trimmings, and white- Striped hose and caps. They presented a appearance in their novel dress, and the muscular young men all appeared to be in first-class condition for a season's struggle.

The Senators wore a blue suit, similar to that used by the San Franeiseos last year. was their. first appearance here, us well as that of the Oakland-, and both teams were almost wholly unfamiliar to the spectators, there being so many new men on the field. Umpire Sheridan came in for a hearty roupd of applause when he appeared on the field. He was dressed iv a full suit of biuish gray material, and looked very handsome iv his new garb.

game had several features during the first few innings, and the interest of audieuce was closely centered on the play; but as the Senators piled up cipher cipher as the innings rolled by the contest became rather too one-sided to be exciting. Good ball, However, was played on both sides from commencement till close. I mid the errors were few and far between. The champions put up a perfect game tip to almost the close of the battle, but in the ninth inning cue ei ror was chalked up to the discredit ii the "undertakers" and that inisplay fell t.i O'Nell, to the great delight of the Frisco cranks, who find enjoyment in guying "Tip" from the bleachers. But Norris had been playing splendid ball up lo the time of his break, surprising even some of liis admirers by his stops of hot-hit grounders ed accurate tnrowiug to first.

WILL BE I.N THE RACE. The men from the legislative city went through the game in a style that predicted they would be in the race this year. They hat heavily and field almost per It took them three or four inniugs to get acquainted with Cobb's delivery, and then they began smashing the ball right merrily; but were prevented from scoring by the magnificent fielding of the The two errors made by the losers were of nature. One was due to the of the ground near first base and the otber was a throw nude by tile second baseman while he was in the act of recovering himself. Harper's anxiety to strike out the opposing battel, led him to keep the ball away from the plate, and the Colonels were cunning enough to refrain from attempting to strike at las wide curves.

Frequently, when be had two strikes called on a batsman and plenty of opportunities to put the sphere clean over the rubber, he sent the striker to lirst on balls. Had be trusted in the men supporting -iv. and not endeavored to play a battery game, the score might have differed, as a few of the Oaklauds who were sent to the initial through his unsteadiness scored on hits that followed. His two wild 7 pitches were also costly. Bowman, the backstop, caught a pretty game, but he was slightly "oil" iv throwing to the cushions.

He hits heavily, his single being a hot drive to center, and be runs bases well. Ed. Stapleton, although a trifle heavy in his movements, is a good first baseman. He is a sure catch on thrown balls and accepted his seventeen chances without an error. He has a fine eye for the ball and when he makes the bat connect, which curs frequently, the leather takes a long sail.

ACCEPTED EIGHT CHANCES OUT OF Beit-, the second baseman, outside of his throw to tho plate, made eight neat assists on grounders. He did not have an opportunity to show what he can do in the of handling balls thrown by the catcher. Daly, the shortstop, who it was reported bad a "dead arm," fielded his position perfectly. His throwing does appear to be weak, but the ball always gets to first before the runner. Third baseman Godar on the field is a copy of Whitehead in appearance and movements, both in his position and at bat.

He throws, too, like the ex-Frisco player and picks up hits in the same careless, graceful style. Fred Roberts made three easy catches in left and Zeigler pulled down as many difficult flies in right field. The Oak lands worked together like welldrilled soldiers, and their quick active work was one of the that barred the Sacramentos from breaking the string of goose eggs. Pitcher Cobb twirled a strong game oi ball in the first three innings, preventing the Senators from getting a single safe hit. In one inning he retired the first three men upon strikes.

He lias a strong, swift but does not give his arm full swing, tbe throw being a short, jerky movement. He has wide sharp curves, and a very deceptive drop ball. His command of the sphere is very good, but one man in the Capital City nine getting to first base on; balls, and this Occurred in the ninth inning. Lbliinnn caught fairly well and did not bare a chance to display his throwing abilities, as there was little attempted basestealing on tbe part of the interior men. The backstop as improved greatly in his batting.

He secured a double and a single til Harper. Isaacson played first base in good shape and showed himself to be at home on low-thrown balls. was in bis old-time form at second and took care of everything that came in bis way. Bill Stickuey at short was at bis best and furnished an exhibition of his famous cannon-like throwing. Charier O'-N'eill- had one chance in left field, fly, and lie pulled it down after a hard backward run.

Hill had nothing to do in the outer garden and failed to distinguish himself with the stick. Dungan, the change catcher of the Oaklands, is a great outfielder. He made four splendid catches, all of them being flies that awkward ones to secure. At the plate lie is a vicious hitler, and the single he sent over first left a line of smoke after it. In the second Inning McDonald hit to left for a single, stole second, went to third on a wild pitch scored on Hill's fly to Zeigler.

In the third inning Stickney hit to short left field for a single and stole second. Dungs-) rapped a single over first base and Stickuey scored, the right fielder advancing to second on Zeigler's short throw to first, O'Nerl's single to center scored Dungan. Isaacson in the fourth inning got first base on balls and scored on Lohman's double, the latter going to third on the throw to the plate. Cobb was given first on balls and stole second. C.

O'Neill's single over short scored Lehman and sent Cobb to. third. A wild pitch sent Cobb over tbe plate. Strain At San Francisco, April 3, Oaklands Sacramentos 0. Earned Oaklands 1.

Two-base Stapleton, I.eitz. Sacrifice Donald, Hill, Daley. First base on called Oaklai-ds 5, Sacramentos 1. Left on Oaklands 5, Sacramentos Struck Ey Cobb 7, by Harper 3. Double Dungan and Isaacson.

Passed balls 1. Wild Harper 2. SCORE BY 1 234GG789 ll DBB. 0 12 3-0000 Sacramentos 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ab. it.

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O'Neill, 1. 5 0 1 0 100 Stickuey, s. 5....... 5 11113 0 Dungan, r. 4 110 4 10 O'Nc-il, A 0 10 1 Donald, 2 4 112 2 4 0 Hill, c.

.....2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Isaacson, 1 2 1 1 .0 11 0 0 Lojiman.c... 4 12 0 7 10 Cobb, 10 10 2 0 8427 13 1 AB. R. eh. sir.

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...4 0 0 0-0 0 0 Stapleton, 1 4 0 2 0 17 0 Dowinan, ....4 0 10 4 2 0 Oaly, 5. 0 0 0 0 5 0 3 0 10 0 10 ..4 0 10 0 8 1 Roberts, 1. .3. 0 10 3 0 0 r. 3 000301 Harper, 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 32 0 0 27 18 2 John Sheridan.

J. XV. SUpleton. ILnie of One hour and 50 minutes. 1500.

To-Day's Game. This afternoon the Sacramentos and San. play at the Grounds. The nines will be made up as fellows: BaenuD-Btas, Position. San Pitcher Young Bowman.

Cat. Ber Spears C. Sweeney Kelt-. mil Inc. Shea Thir.l base Daly Ebrlgbt Mcllale Klnht field Stevens Uoo-cuough Center field 11 an ley Koberts Lett Bold Levy CAPTAIN POWER.

Californlnn receives Great Praise In the I The following account of Tom Power's appearance in the East is taken from the Baltimore Sun: Power wore a gray Baltimore uniform for the first time in his natural life, and shed a halo of credit around the name on his breast and the whole team. Judging from the one game in which ho lias appeared, he Is the one man Manager Barnie lias been looking for with a dark lantern for years. Just before the game the manager gathered his men together in the hotel and informed them tbat although Power had begged to be excused from the honor he had decided to appoint him captain of the club. "Organizntien goes a great way toward success," Mr. Barnie went on to say, and he expressed the hope that the players would yield to the new leader's rule" with proper discipline.

Then his audience went oat to the grounds and Power took command of the club like a born general, and worked very much upon the principles laid down by Comiakey. Ho kept his eye constautly upon the ball, played his base in a manner Tucker never surpassed, and made a catch of a fly which away over bis head in the- ninth inning, which astonished every spectator. One or his hits was a magnificent three-bagger to left field, which brought in Avo runs at a time wben they were as precious as geld dollars. As a kicker, however. Power's talents shine with a conspicuous luster, which is not dim in comparison with those of the great King Kelly or anybody else.

He keeps a continual battery of eloquence on band ready to. fire at the umpire, and although he made the arbiter of to-day's contest feel that half life's charms had flown before he was through with bim, lie did it in a quiet, shrewd manner, devoid of loud or ruffianly noise, which was in striking contrast to tho ways of other- great coaches. The new captain's work was the talk of all his men after the game had euded. SUSPICIOUS DEATHS. Another Victim of a Supposed Criminal Operation.

Mrs. Hattie McElheran, a handsome widow of 'JO years, who lived at 209 Nineteenth street, died late on Wednesday night from the effects of a criminal operation alleged to have been committed by a midwife named Mrs. M. K. Sogers, living on Foisom street, near Sixth.

The latter was arrested yesterday afternoon by Detective Hutton, but no charge was placed against her, as she denied the accusation strenuously, and it was altogether a matter of one woman's word against another's. Mrs. McElheran had been a widow for two years, and lived in her father's house with her two children. Before she died she made a confession to Dr. E.

Donnelly of 103 Van Ness avenue, who bad been called in to attend her. The Board of Health was notified of her death, and iv turn the Coroner. Dr. Donnelly found her in a very critical condition owing to tlio criminal operation which had been performed a short time previously, and refused to sign hei death certificate subsequently. She Buffered intense agony for tour days previous to her death, and at times became delirious.

She had always borne a good name, and when about to become a mother took extreme measures to preserve her character in the eyes of friends. The man who is accountable for her disgrace and sad end is not known. Mrs. Rogers at fir-, admitted to the detective that she had attended the deceased, nnd would give further advice in similar cases. The detective then revealed his identity, and she denied any knowledge of the case.

She was takeu to the City Prison and detained pending an investigation. She would not say anything about the matter, thinking best to keep silent. The deceased's sister told Detective nutton and Deputy Coroner Wagner that she (Mrs. McElheran) bad made a confession to her relatives, blaming the midwife for her condition. An autopsy was held on the body last night, and it was fouud that death had been caused by hemorrhage and shock.

Mrs. Bogers was released from custody by order of the Chief of Police. THE BASKER CASE. Sweany's Examination Continued for One Week. Dr.

F. L. Sweany of 737 Market street, charged with murder, for having performed a criminal operation on Mrs. Tameny Basker of 121 Taylor street, and causing her death, was called in Police Judge Lawler's court yesterday for preliminary examination, but the case was continued until next Thursday to allow the detectives and attorneys to make necessary preparations. Detective bilvey, who is investigating tho case, stated yesterday that Mrs.

Basker admitted shortly before her death to Dr. Perry and her husband that Sweany had used some instruments in treating her, and tbis Sweany admitted. Coroner Eaton, in commenting on the matter, remarked that lie believed Solomon Basker, the woman's husband, was as much to blame as the prisoner. THE BOSTOMANS." They Will Preaent to the Mi.Mr- People. The Bostonians, the well-known and everpopular opera company, will appear at the Baldwin ou Monday night, and from thede mand at the box-office yesterday for seats, it is clearly established that the coining season will be one that will encourage the artists and gladden the manacers.

'1 he sale before noon was mote than twice as much as it was on the first day of the previous season of these singers. During the two weeks that the Bostonians will be here the following operas will be presented First Monday, Tuesday, "Pygmalion and Galatea" Wednesday, "II Trovatore" Thursday, The Bohemian Friday, Miguon" Saturday matinee, "Fatinitza" Saturday evening, Tne Mnsketeers." Second Monday, "Don Tuesday. "Fra Diavolo" Wednesday, "The Thursday, "Don Friday, Saturday matinee, "Don Saturday evening, "Pygmalion and Galatea." JACKSON AND PAGE. The Two Attorney- Meet in a Ver- bal Sklrmiili. District Attorney Pane and Attorney Charles 11.

Jackson-bad a skirmish yesterday in the case of Ho Wah Ching. Jackson had been retained as special counsel for the prosecution, and desired to elucidate a theory that he believed would result in convicting tbe defendant. Mr. Page informed the Court that he regarded Mr. Jackson as incompetent to handle the case, and had, therefore, refused to permit him to have a voice in the conduct of the prosecution.

This statement so irritated Jackson that be vehemently denied the assertion, and appealed to the Court for permission to speak to the jury. The Judge refused, saying that the case was entirely in the District Attorney's bands. I. iolo'k Pound-keeper Li rid reported yesterday that during thu month of March lie impounded 466 dogs, of which 391 were killed and 3 sold. The receipts of his office weie i 70.

of which he turned into the Treasury sis 90. THE MORNING CALL, SAN FRANCISCO, FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 1890-EIGIIT PAGES. ACROSS THE BAY. A. W.

Bishop Will Bo Oakland's Next master. Laidlaw in a Scrape A Long Train of Mr. McNally's Easter Gift. Alameda Jottings. The nomination for the Fostmastershlp of Oakland of A.

XV. Bishop, President of the last Oakland Council, was sent to the Senate by President Harrison yesterday afternoon, Mr. Bishop's name was presented to the President by Congressman McKenna, and the appointment was concurred in by Senator Stanford. It is said that the charges filed by the in- specters at Washington do not reflect upon the personal integrity of Postmaster Hanna, but against his management of the office. His term does not expire until next 1-Vbiiary, and it was supposed by many that he would be allowed to serve his term.

out. It is supposed that Mr. Bishop will assume the duties as soon as the accounts can be settled and the transfer made. The State Association of California has decided to hold the annual basket meeting on Saturday, May 10th, at Oak Grove, on the California and Nevada Nar- row-gauge Knilroad, and an invitation lias been extended to all Indianiaus to be present on that occasion. The Second Presbyterian Church of Oakland, at its annual meeting, raised tho salary of its pastor, Key.

H. H. Kire, to SISOO per annum. Fifty new members joined during the year aud the membership at dale is 1-1. AGAIN BEFOKE Till: PUBLIC.

Alexander Laidlaw, the young man who, while occupying the bench ol the Oakland Police Court by virtue of an election under the charter which was declared void by the Supreme Court, and he unseated, fined himself $80 and read himself a lecture for on a jag," did not seem to profit long by line aud lecture. At au early hour yesterday morning in- attempted to clean out a saloon, not far from the court-house, because he would not be given more liquor there. He threw off his overcoat, put his watch and chain and gold eye-glasses in the pockets and banded it to a bystander named li nk White. The latter quietly stepped out, and was found about an hour later at San Pablo avenue and Peralta Streets, a mile ahd a hall away. He had the overcoat, watch and glasses 111 his possession.

A charge of grand larceny was entered against hint. The examination of Conductor Shaw on a charge of manslaughter before Justice Snook was continued yesterday until tomorrow. Shaw was in charge of the train that struck and killed John Brown at Berkeley recently. The south-bound Oregon freight, which arrived yesterday at West Oakland, was one of the longest trains of the week, It numbered forty-five cars. AN EASTER GIFT.

The indies of the parish of St. Patrick's Church have combined and presented their popular pastor, Key. J. B. McNally, with a very acceptable Easier gilt.

His house on Taylor aud Peraita streets is being furnished throughout. N.w carpets are being laid lv every room and hall, and the walls and ceilings are being papered with handsome gilt paper. The entire house is being renovated and furnished in exquisite style, and all by the ladies of the parish. Father McNally is very grateful for the gift. The bail of Contractor R.

1 Simpson for knocking down aud kickiug William Kirk, the aged architect, about two weeks ago, was forfeited in the Oakland Police Court yesterday, but the prosecution was nut satisfied to let bim oil so easy and had him arrested on a bench warrant, upon which he had to deposit $100 until this morning. At a meeting of the Board of Education last evening the appropriation for the sixroom addition to the Dnrant School was increased from 810,000 to $12,800, that being the lowest bid. A requisition for furniture to lit out the new High School buildiug was also ordered. -DAY At the annual meeting of the Seventhday Adventist Church of Oakland reports were made showing that the present membership of the church is net gain of 6 during the year. Fifty-eight were received and 53 dismissed.

OI those dismissed 10 were for apostasy; a majority of the remainder joining oilier churches. The sum of 130,000 was contributed by the congregation during the about SIC 50 for each member. 0. A. Jones, N.

Glenn, A. Baker, Simon Peter and D. B. Rickey were elected Trustees. Tho Baptist Bible-readers' Conference, will close at the First Baptist Church this evening.

The subjects discussed yesterday were: "The Lord's Baptism," by Its v. Daniel Bead, LL.D. a second paper on "The Lord's Coming," by Hey. A. J.

Frost, D.D., and "The Lord's Church," by Iter. Br. Pendleton. At 10 o'clock this morning Br. Frost will conclude his subject "The Lord's Coming," with a third paper; at 2 o'clock in the afternoon Dr.

Pendleton will present "The Lord's Kingdom," and at 7 o'clock in the evening Dr. Bead will discuss "The Lord's Supper." The total number of deaths, as reported by Secretary Putnam of the Board of Health, for the month of March, was 100, of which number forty-six were males and fifty-four females. This gives a percentage of twenty on 60,000, the highest ever known in Oakland. Till. BESIDES TS rIiOTKST.

A peculiar protest or petition has been filed by residents in the vicinity of Twentythird avenue aud East Fourteenth street. E. J. Koenlg petitioned the Council for a saloon license there, but a majority of the residents tiled a protest against the granting of the license, and now come about twenty-fire residents who do not want, presumably, to have to go down to Brooklyn Station or to Broadway for their toddy, and ask the Council not to be governed by the antl-saloonists, for the reason thai saloons are allowed in other parts of tho city. At the annual meeting of the First Presbyterian Church the reports showed receipts of 819,128 68 and disbursements of To, leaving a balance of $132 93.

AY. 11. Knight iras re-elected President for the ensuing year. W. B.

Fry declining renomination for Secretary, 11. K. Belden was elected. Isaac Wright was elected Treasurer, Anson Bar-tow declined reelection on account of his health. Prentiss Selby, 11.

K. Belden, Anson Barstow and C. A. Bailey were chosen Trustees. A petition in insolvency was filed yesterday by W.

11. Simmons, a teacher of dancing. Mrs. Josephine Green-Boyer held a judgment against him lor $125 and recently attempted to sell two pianos, which he claims do not belong to him. A meeting of the Board of Health was held last evening, at which proposed amendments to the plumbing rules were discussed.

HIS ABE OVEE. Peter Wilson, an aged colored man who for a long time has lived in a little shanty on the north side of Seventh street, near Webster, died on Wednesday at the age of 73 years. During the slavery times he was brought to this Slate from Missouri by Napoleon Burns, now the Postmaster at Berkeley, who gave him his liberty when California was reached. lie owned the property on Seventh street, on which he lived, and this he has bequeathed to his two children living iv the South. Mr.

Burns is named as administrator of bis estate. Mrs. L. V. Bo bin sou i.

conducting revival services at the First Methodist Church, and is attracting and holding large audiences. Fully 800 are present at each weekevening service, while the Sunday congregation overtaxes tho capacity of the church. It is estimated that twenty-five persons have professed conversion in the meetings, and at least 100 have asked for prayers. A dense cloud of smoke hung over tbe foothills north of East Oakland all day yesterday, and led many to believe that a fierce fire was raging somewhere near Piedmont. The smoke was caused by a brush fire in Pleasant Valley.

Judge Gibson announced yesterday that be was not ready to decide the habeas corpus case of W. XV. Knott, convicted of conspiracy in San Francisco. He, therefore, again took the case under advisement. J.

L. Abell of Oakland will sail for Japan by the next steamer, having been appointed instructor in English at tho National University. ALAMEDA. Reopening of the Chrome Factory, Near Melrose. The Alameda Operatic Society will give performances In the Park Opera House on Friday and Saturday evenings, of next week.

The row which has been caused by the election of Thomas J. Smith to the Board of Fire Delegates at a special meeting of Central Hose Company has assumed a very bitter form. r- John Hoeck, who -claims Smith's seat, has employed an attorney and in a few days the matter will bo brought up for review before the Superior The Alameda Improvement Association decided last evening to petition the City I Trustees to have at feast 1000 copies of the city ordinances printed in pamphlet form, matter of street signs was discussed, ii.Tiiiii)rinasiiiMii mem and It was referred to a committee consisting of Henry Michaels, F. Dohrmanu and Dr. William Simpson.

Three Alameda capitalists, Messrs. Carl Peterson and Kellogg, established a mineral paint factory at Melrose. It was their intention to grind up a peculiar kind of red rock, ol which there is a quarry near Laundry Farm, and use the powder in the manufacture of paint. Costly machinery was placed in position, but the experiment did not prove a success and the project was eventually abandoned. The works were recently leased to Messrs.

Cohen and Knight, who intend to operate a plant for the manufacture of chrome from which dyes are made. Some Stir Created by the Action of the Academic Council. The regular mid-term vacation of the University will begin on the 14th inst. J. A.

Chestnut, '88, has gone to Port Townsend, to join the coast survey vessel, U. S. S. Earnest. The annual inspection of the University battalion, by order of the War Department, will take place next month, probably May 21st.

It is rumored that the. railroad company intends to take off the half-hour trains on the East and West Berkeley lines in case the company is compelled to reduce, the speed ol those trains to eight miles per hour. The Board of School Trustees has appointed a special committee to examine the records of the State University and ascertain the general standing of the pupils who have heretofore entered tbat institution from the Berkeley High School. Tho Board of Scbool Trustees has appointed J. M.

Mor ison as Census Marshal. The board' also granted Miss Louisa A. Jacobs of the San Pablo avenue School a leave of absence for the remainder of the term and appointed Miss Carrie Woodley as her substitute. The action of the Academic Council in deciding to refuse to hereafter admit pupils from the High School of Berkeley without examination has created a great stir. The friends of Principal Veghte claim that it is a matter partly of personal disagreement between him and a prominent member of the Academic Council, and rumors of sectional feelings are heard.

It is stated that a considerable annum of nepotism can bo shown on the pay-rolls of the University. Altogether, the affair has stirred up a considerable amount of disagreeable feeling. SAME AS A SALOON. The Clubs to Be Notified to Pay Revenue Taxes. A Federal Lic.ES.

for Selling Liquors and Cigars-Unpaid Back Taxes Will B. Sued Club Opinion. "To pay or not to pay?" will be the question that will agitate the clubmen of this city this evening when they meet at their resorts to discuss the events of the day and while away the hours, with chips and cards. For many years, and In fact ever since clubs were inaugurated in this city, these organizations, social and otherwise, have been exempt from the payment of license, either municipal or internal revenue, on the liquors or cigars sold to members within their doors. They have never been asked to pay licenses of any kind, and the fact that there is such a thing as an internal revenue tax has probably passed out of the minds of a majority of club members.

The majority of those who belong to clubs regard them as their home to a certain extent and would scout the idea of the organizations, through whose portals only a privileged few can pass, being considered in the same class as liquor saloons. These members would be as much surprised if an internal revenue agent asked them to pay license taxes on the liquors and cigars consumed in their clubs as they would if the same individual asked them to pay license for the wines they use on their private tables. The fact remains, however, that the new internal revenue agent on this Coast, Charles W. Eldridge, will ask thirteen clubs of this city to pay a regular tax such as saloon-keepers pay. views.

In conversation with a reporter yesterday Mr. Kldridge said "Iti3 a mystery to me why the clubs of this city where liquors and cigars are sold to members have not beeu required to pay an internal revenue tax. Eastern clubs do, aud 1 sue no reason why clubs of this city should not bo required to do so. Internal revenue laws certainly provide for such cases, and 1 shall at once proceed to levy the tax and also to collect what back taxes are now due the Government, which in some cases will amount to considerable. I now have thirteen clubs ou my list and may add more.

In caso of a ret usal to pay tho tax the law will he resorted to. The law referred to is as follows Asocial club or any other organization or association, whether incorporated or uulucorporal.il, that sells wine, spirits, to us members Is required to pay a special tux therefor, as a liquor-dealer, under the internal revenue laws ol the United Stales. "The statute then cites a large number of cases where the matter has been brought before the courts and the decision been in favor of the Government. "1 shall serve notices on the thirteen clubs," said Mr. Eldridge, "and take measures to collect the tax at once.

The tax amounts to per year on liquors and SO per year on cigars." A visit was paid several prominent clubs last evening to ascertain the views of the members and officers on the point raised by Mr. Eidridge. sun WHAT THE CLUBMEN SAY. At the San Francisco Verein a Director exnressed himself as greatly surprised that any such thing should be attempted with private clubs. "Why.

they might as well try to lax us for the liquors we drink at our tables at home. It is ridiculous, and lam sure this club will resist sucn a measure. We might pay the tax for the future it' it were shown conclusively that it was legal, but as for paying back taxes, which were never demanded of us, wo shall do no such thing. Why, tho San Francisco Verein has been in existence for thirty years, aud back taxes for that length of time would amount to a large sum of money. I guess that Internal Revenue man will have a lively time collecting from us." At the Pacific Union Club the Secretary, Mr.

Crawford, said that the club had received no' official notification of the tax, but he had heard it mentioned. He thought that the idea of collecting back taxes was ridiculous, and that the club would refuse to pay. Ihe lax itself did not amount to a great deal, but the principle of paying a tax as though the club was a common saloon, where any one could go in and purchase a drink, was repugnant. Everything used in the club was bought in the club's name, and the members called for what they wished and paid for it by card. The club was like a private family, where every member culled for what he wished, but where the visitor could not pay for anything.

It a revenue tax was exacted why not a municipal license also? nil. The President aud-fteveral Trustees of the Cercle Francais, tlio most prominent French club of this city, wore very much surprised when told of the tax they were expected to pay. The President said that he could not see how a tax could be exacted when. nothing was sold except to members of the club. "This club," he said, "is as private in that respect as a man's family residence, The stranger within our gates cannot purchase anything ana is In the same position as lie would be at our houses.

We do not expect to make anything on our liquors and cigars and shall certaiuly object to the tax, though we will, of course, pay if it is declared legal. As to the back tax that is preposterous. 'Die idea of asking us to pay something which was never demanded is out of the question and 1 believe all the clubs will resist It." A Trustee thought it would be a good idea for the clubs to join in resisting the payment of the back revenue taxes. A legal luminary of the club said that while he had not consulted any authorities, he was of the opinion that the payment of arrears, If they existed, could not be enforced. Other prominent clubmen gave it as their opinion that the tax could not be collected, and that a legal fight would result in a victory for the clubs.

1 he clubs who will be required to pay the tax are as follows; Bohemian Club, Cercle Francais, Cosmos Club, Deutcher Verein, Dirlgo Club, Merchants' Club, Olympic Club, Pacific-Union Club, Press Club. Ban Francisco VereiD, Union League Club and Yale Club. The Fire Record. An alarm from Box 0 1 at o'clock yesterday afternoon was for a small fire in a two-story frame dwelling 367 street. The house was unoccupied and only slightly damaged.

-The Belief The Keller Corps lias been formed. with Mrs. 8. J. Howard as President; Mrs.

Scott Vice-President, and Mrs. O. H. A. Miller, Secretary.

corps will visit Mayor l'uuu 10-uionovv morning at 10 o'clock. A. O. U. W.

Closing of the Thirteenth Annual Session. Payment of Beneficiary Honey Examination Fee Increased, Officers Installed. The Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order United Workmen of the State of California assembled in the third and final day's meeting of the thirteenth annual session yesterday morning at 10 o'clock in B'nai B'rith Hall, J. N. Young, Grand Master Workman, presiding.

On motion representatives were limited to five minutes' time for discussion on any question before the Grand Lodge. In the matter of A. Humason versus Visalia Lodge, No. 79, the Committee on Appeals and Grievances reported that there was no legitimate deposit of card, and that Humason still retains his membership in Visalia Lodge. The report of the committee was adopted.

The Grand Master Workman propounded the following question to the Committee on Appeals and Grievances "Outside of testamentary disposition of a beneficiary certificate, is the wife entitled to share in the husband's estate as one of the hei rs of her husband?" In a lengthy report the committee answered in the affirmative, which answer was concurred in by the Grand Lodge on its being put to a vote. The special Committee on Divisions of Grand Jurisdiction of Ohio recommended that, in their judgment, no action be taken by this grand body in the matter. The report was adopted. The Special Commutes on Good of the Order recommended that the funds of the order in this jurisdiction lie deposited in some savings or commercial bank, with a view that interest accrue to the benefit of tho Grand Lodge. The report was ad opted, and the (Jrand Trustees were directed to make all the necessary arrangements.

At the afternoon session the Grand Recorder was empowered to employ a journal clerk at $20 for the entire session. The Committee on Amendments recommended that the fee for medical examination bo (3 instead of S2, as now paid, on account of the increase in the medical examination required. The recommendation was adopted. In the matter of Ernest Lichau vs. Triumph Lodge, No.

180. a majority of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances recommended that the action of the lodge be sustained, the minority dissenting. The majority report was adopted, dismissing the appeal and sustaining the lodge. The vote ordering the Trustees to deposit the Grand Lodge funds iv a savings bank, that Is, to designate any particular bank or kiud of depository, was reconsidered, and, on motion, was duly carried. The report of the committee advising that the moneys be deposited in banks for tho purpose of securing interest thereon was lost.

Tne report of the Finance Committee, approving the report of the Grand Receiver, was adopted. The Committee on Good of the Order recommended that in the Thomson case the beneficiary be paid, which report was adopted. In the case of E. C. Lewis of No.

8 the committee recommended that the Recorder of the subordinate lodge, or the Grand Recorder, forward the information as to his date and place of birth. Adopted. In the cases of the payment of the certificates of XV. J. Hurry of No.

179 and A. P. Jones of No. 202, the committee repotted that the payments be referred back to the grand officers to pay the same when fully satisfied as to the proofs of death presented. it was ordered tint the sum of $25 be paid to the Grand outside Watchman in addition to his per diem and mileage at this session.

The Committee on Appeals and Grievances read a lengthy report recommending that the Grand Trustees and Grand Receiver act concertediy in naming a proper savings or commercial bank in which to deposit tho funds of the Grand Lodge. Adopted. A recess was then taken until 7:30 o'clock. At the evening session the Martin case was reported on by the Committee on Appeals aud Grievances in favor of paying the claim, and in being put to a vote was adopted. The resolution directing the Grand Recorder to arrange with transportation companies at least three months previous to each Grand Lodge session for a reduction in fares for the officers and representatives attending the Graud Lodge was carried with an amendment that the difference in i fare gained by the reduction be made as in favor of the representatives and not of the Grand Lodge.

The proposition to prevent subordinate lodges from using money in their general funds for the payment of assessments, unless after drawing the sum required there be left the sum of $100 or more, was not concurred in. A resolution requiring the Grand Recorder to furnish the Committee on Distribution with five copies of every grand officer's report at least three days before each annual session was adopted. The resolution instructing the supreme representatives to endeavor to have the Supreme Lodge maka a change in the present ritual was carried. The proposition to erect and maintain a hospital for the care of the sick and disabled members of the order, to be maintained by assessments levied upon the members of the order in this jurisdiction, was reported upon as 'jeing impracticable, and the report of the Committee on Resolutions was sustained. The sum of $100 was voted by the Grand Lodge for the purpose of procuring a testimonial to be presented to H.

G. Pratt. P. G. M.

the retiring Grand Recorder, as the founder of the order in this State. The recommendation of the Grand Trustees that a salaried officer be kept in the field during the coining year, for the purpose of locturing on the merits of the order, was not concurred in. The per capita tax was fixed at 75 cents per member for the year. The Grand Recorder's salary for the ensuing year was fixed at $3300, and the Grand Master Workman was allowed the sum of $1000, as a contingent fund. The installation of officers was then proceeded with, the officers being inducted into their respective positions by the following, acting as supremo officers: XV.

11. Jordan, S. M. XV. M.

T. Brewer, P. S. M. Lord Danforth, S.

llliam H. Barnes, S. G. Frederick Adams, Grand Master Workman, then announced tho appointment of the following standing committees: On Credentials Harry J. bask of Valley Lodge, No.

30; Thomas J. Johnston ol Golden Gate Lodge, No. 8, aod F. H. Stanleof Washington Lodg-, No.

00. On I' -nance J. Hoesch of Magnolia Lodge, No. 41; J. J.

Hayes ol Valley Lodge, No. 30, ami George A. Uordwell of Lodge, No. On Laws and D. J.

Toohv of Franklin Lodge, No. 44; U. T. Johns of Occidental Lodge, No. Oakland, and Oscar L.

Gordon ol -inula Cruz Lodge, No. 40. On Appeals and William B. Hardy of Mount Hamilton Lodge, No. 43, San Jose; J.

G. Severance of Verba Buena Lodge, No. 14, and J. XI. Ward Jr.

of Pacific Lodge, No. 7, Oakland On George 11. Katzensteln of Sacramento Lodge, No. 80; It. Sharp of East Los Angeles Lodge, No.

230; James Leonard ot Merced Lodge. No. 74; Hubert Nixon of Klamath Lodge. No. 170 A.

X. Dewey of Oak Leaf Lodge, No. 35. Oakiaud. On Distribution --K.

M. Heading of Fidelity Lodge, No. 138; George W. Leinont of Bemal Lodge, No. 10; William Thackeray of Harmony Lodge, No.

James Booth of Southern California Lodge, No. 101, and W. J. McKay ol Triumph Lodge, No. 180.

Q. L. M.D., of Friendship Lodge, No. 170, Grand Medical Examiner. The Committee on Credentials presented a final report, showing that 129 persons had received the Grand Lodge degree during the session; that there are 226 subordinate lodges now in this jurisdiction and that the whole representation to the Grand Lodge at this session numbered 418.

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