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OVER IN OAKLAND. The Man Who Is Behind the Borax King." PIONEERS AND BROADWAY. A Movement to Illuminate Fruitvale ith lilectric Annie Preston of Niles. Tears and years ago a man named Harry aliner ran a cheap theater in a cheap portion of New York City. His actresses wore abbreviated skirts and there was a bar attachment.

He made money, lie made a great deal of money, and by and by blossomed out with other theaters. He made ventures into the more aristocratic portions of the big city and catered to the patronage of the rich, and still succeeded. Ha did not confine himself to New York City, but reached out into many adjoining States, and after a while half way across the continent into Denver, where lie now has a paying house. Indeed, all Harry Miner's bouses are paying ami the man who once crowded his show with Five. Pointers now measures his for-, tune by millions.

He is said to be worth £5,000.000. and is still making money. Miner is now interested in Oakland, and Oalclauders are oi necessity interested in Miner. He is the mysterious power behind the throne on which the Borax It now known positively that it is much of Mr. Miner's wealth that has gone to help Mr.

Smith secure twenty-five miles of Oakland electric road with an option on ten miles more, making thirtyfive miles in all of choice property with a The following dispatch in The Call of recent date tells the story: New York. July Intelligence reached tills city to-day of the completion of a deal by winch me controlling me streetcar system of Oakland, lias been: purchased by Frauk M. Smith, me "borax kins." of. Sao Francisco, and Heury M. Miser, the theatrical manager ana proprietor.

Mr. Miner was interviewed in regard to the above and stated to a New York rej.orter: tie streetcar system which has just en purchased by a syndicate of which 1 am a member is ci Edited with being trie moil complete in ie world. All me roads of which tt is com-, will connect with the new Emeiyvlile ferry. The lines we have acquired cover tweiiiy-tnree We have also the owner- ship of a franchisee for the construction of another road that will bang the mileage up to thirty-live mlies. Besides, Mr.

Smith Is known to be immensely wealthy, but it was thought all the time that some transcontinental railroad was backing him with its eyes on the California and Nevada as a feeder. It is stated that Mr. Smith's wife is a relative of Miner. The syndicate now has complete control of tne Oakland Consolidated Electric ruad, as stated in The Call yesterday, nud Oaklanders may look lor some bin developments in her ferry and car systems in a very short lime, as Mr. Smith has secured absolute control of the directory of the road.

And while he can make whom he pleases its president, he is not disposed to "push" the strong minority represented by Mr. McNear, and that gentleman will be allowed, in all probability, to retain the presidency. Pioneer Burrell Probably the maddest man in Oakland yesterday was A. W. Burrell, who was one of the first Trustees of the city, and who is still quite vigorous, both physically and in expression.

It appears that In some way bis name got mixed up in the linking of affidavits in the Broadway water-front suit. Mr. Burrell's name was as having made an affidavit favori.bt« to the railroad side of the case, when it was only a few days previous that he had been called and did make an affidavit before the attorneys for the city. Mr. Burreil stales that an attorney for the railroad company called at his house several times last week, and that on Saturday he went to bis office to see what he wanted.

He was then asked to make au affidavit that there was a fence across Broadway duiing Carpentier's regime. This he refused to do. He had alreadystated that the street was open and free to the public. In speaking of the matter yesterday Mr. Burrell further stated: "This fence they talk about consisted of a few detached about five feet high, i which were used in hedging iv cattle, sheep and other kinds oi stock as they were being driven on the When the stuck aboard it was the custom to carry these panels aboard also, aud there use them to restrain the stock to certain portions of the buat or to prevent them fruni jumping off.

There are a thousand men in Oakland who are familiar with this fact and who will swear to it if necessary. It is nonsense speak of a fence thus used as cf a permanent character or as an obstruction to tie free access to or from tde boats lyiue at the Broadway wharf." Mr. Burrell's statement is amply cor- robnrated by those of other H. I D. Houghton says "Broadway wharf in those days made up three sides of the parallelogram.

There was a Dier built out from each side of the street, and at the outer cml these piers were united by a wharf running parallel with the course of the stream. The open side of the parallelogram was that toward the shore. "To understand how the lower end of Broadway looked in those days, you must remember that along the outer edges of the two piers extending from the shore there were buildings erected upon the water lots which Carpentier leaseo, as the Enquirer showed the other day. Smith's saloon was the last building en the west of Broadway, standing nearly at the end of that pier. On the ofpusite that is beside the east side was Newland's Btablp.

"Now when a drove of sheep or cattle came down Broadway to an upon one of the steamers, a temporary fence would be erected on, the west pier or wharf, and the sheep would then be driven down tne east side. The temporary feuce was put there to keep the sheep from going around by the end of the wharf and running back up Broadway, and when the flock had got aboard the boat, the panels would be taken away. Sometimes the temporary obstruction would be placed between saloon and the shore, and sometimes it would he put between the saloon and the outer end of the wharf. This slight temporary obstruction used to turn stock is what they are now trying to make out to have been a fence across Broadway, Inclosing the wharf as the Southern Pacific inclosed it in recent years." Bat; Sujiprvlnors. The Board of Supervisors met yesterday with every member in his place.

Supervisor Piunkett was present, having just returned from his vacation. A communication was received from J. H. Wallace, assistant engineer of the Southern Pacific road, in regard to the extension of a crossing over that line. The point of intersection is about a mile and a half east ot Hay wards.

Mr. Wallace that the railroad was ready and willing to do its part in the matter of the proposed opening. The subject was referred to the District Attorney lor his written opinion. An offer was made by Messrs. Wallenbaugh.

Starck and Strong to illuminate rruitvalp, and offering a premium of 2 per rent of the receipts. Referred to the finance committee. Rev. H. Maar of Niles entered a protest i against the granting of a license to sell liquors to Annie Preston of Niles, claiming that the apDlicant has until recently been selling liquors without a license.

Mr. Maar will have to appear before the board on July 24 and make his accusations. When the board reassembled at 2 o'clock the manager of the Journal Publishing Company appeared on behalf of that company and asked that an old bill of $42 25 be paid at once. He said he had presents the bill in the regular way. and had sworn to it twice, and did not propose to do so any more.

He said the Journal was a millionaire paper, and that if the bill was not speedily paid he would certainly sue the board. The irate manager was assured, that he should have his dues at once. Plans for the construction of the addition to the Hall of Records were then considered. Only six architects were present with (iesicns. Tiny weie John Thomas I).

Newsom, J. J. Cuthbert-nn. William Kirk. John M.

Curtis and Charles Mali. X- The resolution under which the bius were asked calls for a two-story building not to cost more than $30,000. The bids will be considered by the board at a future date. Of Miss Cornelia Walsworth and William both of Lavoina, N. were married at the First Presbyterian Church at noon yesterday.

The marriage is one of I peculiar interest from the intimate connection of the father with early In California. He came to this coast in 1852. and was one of the founders of the First Presbyterian Church, in which his daughter was married yesterday. Dr. E.

B. Walsworth was also the first president of the Pacific Female College, for which the building recently vacated by Hopkins Academy was originally erected. The parties to the ceremony were heie on a visit to friends, and it was thought a pleasant i idea to have the young lady married in the church that her father was so instrumental in founding. The groom is a graduate of the law department at Yale College and is engaged in legal business in New York. Mr.

Moore, a classmate of the groom, was an usher. The Indicted Supervisors. Argument in the case of The People Pelouze, Morgan, Martin and Bailey will be resumed at 9:30 o'clock this morning in Department 1 of the Superior Court of Alameda County. District Attorney Charles E. Snook is to complete his answer to the demurrer of the defense, an then the closing appeal of opposing counsel is to be heard.

Yesterday Mr. Snook consented to accept the assistance of special legal talent. A New IS oat for Darle. Announcement has been made by the Davie Ferry and Transportation Company that it would soon have a new boat to run as a companion to the Rosalie. It is now announced that the Bailey Gatzerr, formerely in use on the Portland and Puget Sound route, has been recently purchased ny San Francisco parties, and it 19 thought that this is the boat intended for the Davie ferry.

1 Died of Grief. The funeral ceremonies over the body of A. Lincoln Stone, the man who is believed to have died of grief upon discovering the perfidy of his wife, were conducted at an undertaker's parlors yesterday morning. The mother and brother of the deceased were in attendance. A I'ortion of Log Sold.

Under Sheriff Harlow sold 719.31 acres of Los Positas rancho yesterday for It was sold under a decree of toreclosure in the suit of Joseph Blondln vs. George C. Stanley et al. ALAMEDA. A man named Booth, who serves as moiorman on the electric road, had his I baud horribly burned yesterday morning.

He went under the car to adjust the machinery, but neglected to turn off the current. He grabbed a steel bar and received a shock which burnt the flesh to the bone. lijf-et a license. Tbe residents nf High street and Enclnal avenue have filed a very strong protect with the Trustees, opposing the gi anting of a liquor license to Mr. Man ley, who I runs a hotel there.

He claims that he has tried temperance drinks, but his guests left him. The matter will be settled next week by the board. Western Alntiipdn. Capitalist Meetz and August Fromm op- I pose the opening of Buena Vista avenue westerly, and on Monday evening the matter, which concerns the western portion of Aiameda, will be settled. Death of J.

H. ll.iriiimn. James H. Hardman, an old resident of Alameda, died yesterday at his residence in Alameda. lie leaves a widow and several children.

For many years be was employed at the Mint. BERKELEY. The nationalization of the sale of liquor that is the giving to the national and State officers sole control of the manuj facture, distribution and sale of liquor, i without profit, through employes working upon a fixed is a solution of the liquor question' which has evidently taken a strong hold of Berkeley people. Die School. The question agitating the mind of the city Board of School Directors is the selection of a principal of the Lorin school.

The' principal last year was Mr. Frick, who for some reason has encountered opposition. He has arrayed upon his side a large and powerful quota of his neighbors. The members of the board are in a quan- I dary which faction to favor, knowing that in any case dissatisfaction will ensue and that the welfare of the Lorin school will suffer. Appointive City After several weeks of deliberation the 1 City Trustees fixed the bonds of the city i officers as follows: Clerk, 82000; Treas; urer.

Marshal. Assessor. 85000; special policemen, $1000; Deputy 1 Marshal, 81000; City Attorney, 85000. The salaries were made as follows: Clerk, i $100 a month; Marshal. $75 and fees; Re- I cor'der, 850; Treasurer, $50; Attorney, $75.

Tim Knnrcl of Health. There has been a scramble for the paid offices under the city government, but no attention has been paid to the Board of Health, which carries with it neither emoluments I. or glory. The board is nnw defunct, expiring with the old charter, the City Fathers have failed to create a new one. Strauss Concert.

Henry Strauss, a pianist and musician of reputation, has been engaged and will play at a concert with an interesting programme, to take plane at the M. E. church, corner of California and Broderick to-morrow evening in aid of the funds of the cbnreh. As an accom; panist Mr. Strauss is said to have fewpeers.

Most of our local musicians iv this position consider the piano In the first place and the singer in the second. At this concert Mr. Alfred Wilkie will us a bouquet ot his charming ballads, and Miss L. Goodman, a young soprano, will, Jno doubt, be beard wuh pleasure. Mr! Henry Larsen is selected as the violinist! Young Larsen has a bow of promise.

A Serious Accusation. A warrant was issued from Police Court 4 yesterday for the arrest of John Carroll, keeper of a saloon on Bryant street, on a charge of battery upon Mrs. Winnie Kilknlly, whokeepsa store at Harrison and Laitftlon The charge that last Thursday Carroll went to Mrs. Kilkelly's store and asked her for the loan of money. She had previously loaned him several small sums and she refused to give him more till he paid up what he owed her.

Carroll asked her to go with him to bis saloon and he would pay her. and on the there, so is alleged, knocked her down, kicked her and tnoK from tier a purse containing 540. Mrs. Kilkelly was in a te cond uinii at the time of the battery and is now In a critical state. The Fire Record.

An alarm was rung in at 5:03 o'clock last night from box for a fire in the two-story frame buildinc 809 Golden Gate aveuue, owned by John Delaney and occupied by Mrs. L. A. Perry. The loss amounted to fire was caused by sparks from a chitnnev.

THE MORNING CALL, SAN FRANCISCO, WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 1893. TO GREET ADLAI. Rousing Welcome for the Vice-President. EVERYTHING IN READINESS. Flags Will Wave, Whistles Will Scream and the Big Guns Will Boom While Bands Play.

When Vice-President Stevenson and party arrive here this morning they will be accorded a reception such as is seldom given to any one. Of the many distinguished visitors who have come to this city from time to time General Grant and ex- President Harrison were the two perhaps who were most enthusiastically greeted, but not far behind either will be the welcome extended to the man who with Cleveland helped to carry the country for the Democracy. Yesterday afternoon the reception committee, of which Max Popper is chairman, met at the Baldwin Hotel and completed the arrangements for the reception, which will be conducted on a grand scale as betitting tne station in life of the visitor. All of the tugboats, or Bach as can be spared from work at least, will rendezvous early in the day at Washington-street wharf and Mission No. 1, the entire ileet being for the occasion under command of John Spreckels.

The Fearless will be VICE-PRESIDENT STEVENSOX. reserved for the Mayor, the Board of Supervisors and the reception committee. At 8:30 o'clock the Signal for the start will he given from the Fearless, and the entire fleet will steam out to meet the Corona, which is expected to arrive off Fort Point at 10. Whichever, the tug or toe Corona, arrives at the latter point first, will await tho arrival of the "ther, and when the steamer bearing the Vice-president is met, the tug, with the Mayor, will steam alongside and the visitors will. be.

welcomed. This done, the various craft will form in the following order: First Division. Second Division. h. Sia ((men.

Vigilant. Guv. Irwin. Gov. Milieu Alice.

Ida Ana hi. Hart Perking. the and Marlon. Annie. war.

Millie. I Out. Stoneman. They will then "team down the bay to Broadway wharf Xo. 2, where carriages will be waiting.

In the meantime salutes will be fired from the forts in the bay. and the steam whistles will shriek a greeting to the man who for four years will preside the Senate. When the wharf is reached, will be in waitim; and under escort of troopers from the Presidio, the Vlce-Prealdent, accompanied by Mayor Ellert, will be driven to the Baldwin. During the. day he will rest, and in the evening a public reception will be held at the Mechanics' Pavilion, which has been placed at the disposal of the committee for that purpose.

The vast hall will be appropriately decorated for the occasion, and a platform has been erected at the Po lk-Street end. In order to provide an escort, General John U. Dickinson has issued the following order: Second Regiment Artillery and the First and Third regiments inf.uHry and Second HrliMde, N. (i.e.. are oidered lo parade on Wednesday evenlnir.

July 19, 1893, tor the i urpoie of escorting the Hon. Adlal E. Stevenson. Vice-f'ie-ideni of the United States, to the Mechanics' Pavilion, and to act as a guard or honor to blm while there. Tne brigade lino will be formed i half-pant 7 o'clock on (iolden Gat-: avenue, resting on stieet.

The band or the Third Keglmcnt Infantry will biiuade baud, and will inru out full number or twenty-five, with a drum major additional. Commanding officers of regiments aud their adjutants only need ho mounted. The brigade staff will report at brigade headquarters ai 7 o'clock, but only those need be mounted who receive special notice from headquarters to that effect. In addition to this the Naval Battalicn will also parade. In forming the National Guard will be stationed with their right resting on the Powell-street entrance to the hotel, ami the Naval Reserve will rest its left on the same point, with the carriages between.

In this order they will proceed to the Pavilion, the public being excluded until the visitors and the committee are in their places. Mayor Ellert will tender the Vice-i'resident'the freedom of the city formally, and at the same tune present him a silver card, udoii which will be inscribed: To Hon. Adlai Stevensox, VICE-PHEBinENT of: tub -United states. You are by tendered the- freedom of Hie city Itv the people, through the Mayor and Board of Supervisors. This will be signed by the Mayor and the Supervisors.

After Mr. Stevenson's reply the public will be given an opportunity to shake his hand, and be will then return to his rooms for tne night. Thursday the programme will be as follows: Leave the hotel at 9. o'clock, arriving at the park con-ervatory at 10:45. After a look at the flowers they jvili proceed to the cliff by noon, and after luncheon and a glimpse of the seals a drive will be made through the.

Presidio grounds, and thence to the Art rooms on California street, arriving at the hotel at 5 o'clock. Friday the fog Fearless will convey the party to the Union Iron Works and Mare Island. At the meeting of the trustees of the Mechanics' Institute last night it was derided to allow the citizens' committee the free use of the Median ics' Pavilion for holding the reception to Vice-President Stevenson to-night. MEETING OF LADIES. To Receive Mrs.

Stevenson Upon Arrival at the Hotel. In neatly decorated parlors in the Baldwin last night representative) society ladies met nnd discussed plans for rapantinn and entertainment of Mrs. Stevenson and other ladies of the Vice- PresUentia! party. A request had been scut out by the receDtion committee that the following I idies meet, the majority of whom were present: Mrs. L.

R. E'lert. Mrs. E. B.

Pond, Mrs. Genernl Ruger, Mrs. Irving M. Scott, Mrs. H.

L. Barnes, Phoebe Hearst, Mrg. I. C. Slump, Mrs.

R. Herald Mra. William D. English, Mrs. W.

M. Gwin, Mrs. E. J. Coleman, Mrs.

A. Center, Mrs. S. W. Backus.

Mrs. J. I). EaMland, Mrs. George P.

Sanderson, Mrs. Wendell Etiston, Mrs. Barry Bald win, Mrs. W. 11.

Smith, Mrs. J. S. Hager, Mrs. C.

CaUierwood, Mrs. William K. Ward, Mrs. George Enston. Mrs.

A. J. Ciunie, Mrs. R. H.

WarfieUl. Mrs. Dr. Fox, Mrs. Warren B.

English, Mrs. Jefferson Mrs M. 11. de Toune, Mrs. Walton, Mrs.

Valentine, Mrs. Graves and Mrs. Supervisor Rfan. Mrs. Ellert presided and the ladies discussed i he.

visit of the distinguished party for some time without arriving at any delinite plan as to what steps shouid be taken. Max Popper and R. P. Hammond soon CRine to tlie rescue, however, and explained the nature of the programme for entertaining tbe city's guests. It was then decided that as many of the ladies as possible should be at the Baldwin at 10:15 o'clock this morning nnd await the arrival of the party.

After meeting the ladies nf ihe party their pleasure will be consulted, and it will then be decided what will be the best course to pursue. As the ladies of the party may desire a day's rest after the ocean voyage it was thought best to ascertain their wishes in that respect before making any plnns for their entertainment. The receiving ladies will appoint committees to keep the flowers replenished in the apartments and parlors reserved for the use of the attests. At i-uu Obtitpa, San lA'js Ouisro, Juiy Vice- President Stevenson and party were entertained here t(-aay by the citizens. The city was gavly decorated with flags and bunting, and people came in from all the ceuntry io welcome distinguished guests.

The party departed this afternoon for Francises and will reach there at 10 o'clock -morrow morning. CYCLISTS' STEW. The Head of the Olympic Annex Is in It. A Proprietor of a Country Resort Who Threatens to Bring Suit for Damages. The Olympic Club cycling annex met lust evening in the lnungine-room of the club, and the principal matter discussod was the ref-ent dinner at Tocaloraa, Marin County, in which twenty-live members of the annex participated.

It appears that Robert R. Russ, the captain of the annex, wrote to the proprietor of the hotel at Tocaloma if he could accommodate ISO able-bodied knights of the rubbered wheel with a substantial dinner, consisting of corn-fed chicken, mountain trout, venison, frogs, terrapin stew, etc. The Keeper of the rural resort, with a close eye. to business, consulted the gentleman who looks alter the requirements of the inner man, and on learning that tbe athletes of the great Olyuipii- Club could bo accommodated with anything from a tamale lunch to a genuine old-fashioned French dinner on reasonable notice, he immediately telephoned to the captain ofitbe annex that he was in it and would have the spread of the season waiting the arrival of the wheelnitm when they lauded at the great angling resort. After numerous dispatches had been exchanged between the captain of the cyclers and the enterprising proprietor of the Hotel de Tocaloma, the letter, it is said, was kept busy for several days patting in supplies In his larder, which coiisisu'd of the good things of the season.

All went along swimmingly between the captain and the man who the hotel until the day of the big feast, when the latter received word that it would be very necessary to cut down rations, as not more than twenty-five of the number agreed upon could avail of the opportunity of a feast among the redwoods. The speculative proprietor of the conntry resort smiled when lie had rend the early morning telegram, and laughingly remarked to his specially engaged cook that wheelmen were full of jokes, and this was une of tlieir fancy tricks. The c.iok, who was up to his eyes in donah, working like a Trojan for a reputation as a "cracker Jack" cook, laughed merrily, and digging his deft fingers deeo into the recess of a trough lie hml close at hand, yanked up tlie nfost rtelicions-lookinK brace of frogs that a gorniand ever feasted eyes upon. "I will make the boys feel so much the good by and by, nfonsieur, that they will ail ride home on tiie steam oar 9," chuckled the artist as he quickly returned the gveeD backs to their element. It was about midday when the cavalcade of wheelman, with Captain Rusg in command, dashed over the bridge leading to the hotel, and when their all wera handed to the proprietor of the hotel, the latter felt a dizziness in the head.

Itlwas explained by the captain that, owing to a death in the ranks ot ihe Acme Cluh Wheelmen, none of the latter joined in the run. anil a number of tlie. Olympians were enjoying a vacation, the gathering was consequently small. The upshot of the whole affair Is that the proprietor of the hotel haa threatened to bring suit for damaees against Captain Rims, and as the membeisof the annex look upon the whole affair as a huge joke, it pronable that the enterprising hotel manager will have to whittle for bis "when the robins nest tic Stole Clothing. Robert Lance, alias Lane, an ex-convict, was arrested last night by Detectives Bee and Harper and was charged with burglary.

He stolejfelothing valued at $9 from the house of Joseph James, 419 Baker street, on June 10. BUSY WORKERS. Midwinter Exposition Is Advancing. RETAIL GROCERS TO HELP. A Contribution All the Way From Paris, France-The First Receipted Bill Received.

The Midwinter Fair people worked cheerfully all day yesterday. Their spirits were greatly exhilarated late in the afternoon by a report from the skirmish line, which just now consists of tbe corps of collectors, that the brewers and retail grocers would meet to-day and make up a purse of one hundred thousand dollars to aid the project. This was to be accompanied by some conceited action, the exact mode of which remains to be determined. R. F.

Bunker brought in tha good news. During his tour with Mr. Wilson he had met a prominent brewer who told him that the grocers and retail brewers were going to pool their subscriutions and guarantee a lump sum for the Midwinter Fair, and that the total offering from this source would be not less than one hundred thousand dollars. During the day an encouraging number of subscriptions was reported to the financial secretary. A generous feeling seemed to animate the donors, and so numerous were ihe gifts in coin and pledges that the clerks were unable to prepare a coniplate list of their names for DubliCHtion.

Among the principal contributors durine the day wore the following-named individuals and firms: Hastings Clothing-house. $250; A. Schilling $250; Hale Brothers, SlOO; 11. Placeman S100; Meyerfield, Mi chell $100; P. Berk $100; 11.

iiuddleston Great American Importing Tea Company. S'2oo; G. M. Jnsselyn $100; W. Westerfield, S100; Maison Tortoni, S100; Sclireibnr's restaurant, $100; New York Kitchen, S100; American Tobacco Company, 5250.

The executive committee met nt 3 o'clock in the 'afternoon and disposed of a large number of communications. Several applications for spuce at Midwinter Fair were received. G. N. Simmons asked for space to make an elaborate exhibit of the turning, finis bins and carving nt California natural woods, showing the various uses to which they can be applied- W.

P. McGrail of the American Xovelty Company filed an application for a space of 30x20 feet in which to make an exhibit iv which twelve Eastern manufacturers would be represented. A communication was received from Marro Co. asking for a concession for exclusive right to sell souvenir badges and medals, and offering the management 25 ver cent of ilia gross receipts as an inducement. From George Meyers of Portland, secretary of the Oregon Commercial Company, came a letter full of good cheer.

He stated that there still remained £25,000 of Oregon's Stale appropriations for the World's Fair, and that tnis money could he used to defray the cost oi mitting up an Oregon building at the Midwinter Exposition and toward providing an Oregon exhibit. Pierre Priet, proprietor of Marchand's Restaurant, wrote all the way from Paris offerinff $250 as a subscription toward the fair, and directing the committee to call on his son on Grunt for the coin. A letter was read from Frank A. Heckler of New York requesting that arrangements be made with him to bring to the dwinter Exposition Capoa's Seventh Regiment band of 100 pieces, Jones' Thirteenth Regiment bind of 75 pieces and Reeves' Twenty-second Regiment band of 100 pieces each to come at a different period. Bandmaster yon der Mehden of San Francisco wrote that he hud composed a Midwinter Exposition march, which he would dedicate to Alexander Badlam providing the director-crcneral encaged his bnti'l, consisting of 100 members of the Musicians' Union, to play during the fair.

r. D. HarnfS wrote from Chicago for information in regard to transferring his exhibit irom Chicago. He added thnt wms a great movement among Chicago exhibitors in favor of coming to Frfcnoiaoo and considerable anxiety for definite information in regard to the Midwinter Fair. As showing the earnest and unselfish spirit of the men whose only capital is riii-ir skill and labor the liberal action of B.

L. Brandt stands out in marked contrait to the attitude of many caDitalists. Mr. Brandt was employed to do all the lettering of the signs of the various glass doors leading to the offices occupied by the executive committee in the Mills building. His bill amounted to $57.

He sent it lo the committee yesterday fully receipted and with his compliments. Before adjourning the executive committee authorized the director-general to complete all the necessary details in conneciion with architectural plans and the details for gradinc. A-semblyman T. VV. H.

Simian an arrived in the city yesterday and informed a member of the executive committee that Shasta Cojjnty intended to give the best assistance it could to make the Midwinter Exposition uMftynr Ellert received two dispatches yesterday from West End, Long Branch, N. one from Al Hayman and the other from M. A. Gunst. The tirst named announced that he subscribed $500 to the Midwinter Fair and the last named £250.

VICTORIA HOSPITAL. A Stormy fleeting of the Directors and Stockholders. A few years ago a jubilee was given in this city in honor ol the fiftieth anniversary of Queen Victoria's ascension to the throne. Those in charge of the celebration decided to apply the profits to organizing a hospital society for the care of British subjects in need of medical attendance. amount realized was placed in bank in the name of the Victoria Hospital Society, which had been duly organized and incorporate! under the laws of the State.

The members worked ardently for the cause, and donations of cash rolled in in no sm amounts. The work went on successfully for about a year, wlm it was seen that the society had hand nearly $7000 and was iv flourishing condition. some reason members began to fall out, donations became fewer, and, in fact, (lie whole affair was at a standstill, and the few who still tonk an interest in the movement were so discouraged that they, too, began to weaken and for a long time it was an imposfibility to secure a quorum at meetings. Last January the president made a strenuous effort to secure an attendance at a special meeting for the purpose of making arrangements for ths disposal of the unils on hand and to dissolve the society. it was apparent that the society could not flourish under the existing circumstances.

A half-dozen members were present, and, after thoroughly arguing the questien.it was derided to place the sum In trust with the British Benevolent and St. Aun's societies to be used in assisting such as were really in need, subject to the discretion of the president. Attorney Pope, who is a member of the Hospital Society, was greatly opposed to such an action, -and soon after appealed to the court asking that an injunction be placed against the society on the ground that it was illegal to tnke funds secured for a stated purpose and use them for another. The injunction was granted and a stay of proceedings secured until a meetii'g of tiie society cnuld be called to reconsider the action formally taken. Last evening was the time appointed and as considerable interest lias been taken of late in the proceedings an unusually large attendance was present.

President McNab presided, and after calling the meeting to order invited Attorney Popo to make a statement in reference to tho peculiar action he had taken in the matter, in order that the members might have an idea of what was gong on. Mr. Pupp quietly arose and made a speech in defense of his proceeding, the gist of tv uich was that he thought It illegal to so dispose of such a large sum to societies that have never beiiefi ed the hospital, nut he adrnitt-d that he would be to see it dividpd among Scottish they having aided iv making the jublee a success. President MeXab followpd and reminded the attorney that there wpre only two foreign benevolent societies in this city that were incorporated and authorized to receive trusts, and these wern the two to wh'i-h the funds had been eiven. Captain Metcaif, made a lons argument favoring the action, stating there was no need of a British hospital in this city, as Britishers were well cared for in American institutions, having the advantages over other foreigners of understanding the language.

He was followed by a number of others who were of the same opininu, and desirous of dissolving the organization in order to save further worry and responsibility. Mr. Pope again reviewed the situation, and made some Rtrotig remarks reflecting on certain members, and as soon as he finished President McNab sprang from his seat and forcibly reminded the speaker that his interest in the society from a moral standpoint was decidedly assuming, while from a linauclal view it was much different. In cl sing he said: "I will remind you, Mr. Pope, that you have never contributed as much as 5 cents to the funds si ho ut which you are making such a fuss, and still you are a director, pretendine to protect the money of Pope jumped to his feet and denounced the statement as an untruth, offering to that he had donated a sum before the society was duly organized.

Mr. McNab stated that there was no record of the alleged contribution ia the books, and offered them for inspection. Air. Pope silently sunk hard into his chair and was uot heard from for tho rest of the evening. Attorney Devlin, also a member of the society, reviewed the situation carefully, and otFered his services to the injunction in the court, claiming that he could possibly win the case.

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