REV.D.M BOSS WILLSUBMIT HIS PROOFSWants the Final Contest

Open to the GeneralPublic.

JUDGES THEN TO DECIDE.

The Pavilion Meeting Will BeCarried Out According to

Programme.

REV. FATHER YORKE'S LETTER.

The Catholic Champion Replies toMajor

Sherman, Messrs. Brewer, Hub-bell and Others.

Rev. Donald M.Ross will not submithis proofs relative to the controversy be-tween himself and Rev. Father Yorke onfour questions of the Catholic teachings toa private tribunal until he has presented

them to the public."Iwant the people of San Francisco to

thoroughly understand the situation," hesaid yesterday, "and for that reason Iwillfirst present my proof3in connection withthe controversy to the meeting at theMechanics' Pavilion inFebruary. Iwantthe public to know my position in thematter. So far as lam concerned there isno beating about the bush. Ihave ap-pointed Major Shfman as my judge inthe controversy, and as he is an honorable,upright man 1leave everything to him.He is ready to confer with Mr. Footewhenever that gentleman is ready to de-cide on the selection of a third person.

"After Ihave presented myproofs to thepublic at the Mechanics' Pavilion Iwillthen submit them to the three judges andthey can meet ina dark room for all Icareand decide the tinality of the contest. Thequestion is a public one and Iwant it firstpresented to the public. Then it may goto the judges.

"We have already engaged the Mechan-ics' Pavilion for tlie second week in Febru-ary. Iwill be on hand and present myproofs. That is my right. Father Yorkeso understands it. We are now preparingthe tickets of admission.

••1 want to say that Iam very muchpleaded with the treatment Ihave receivedfrom The Call. Ithas been equally con-siderate to both sides. In addition, Imaysay that Ihave no unkind feeling towardmy antagonist. He says, however, that itis a contention betweonindividuals. Thatassertion is absurd. It is a contention ofprinciples, of truth, of right. When theKoman church rinds she is wrong she caststhe responsibility on her priests. That isthe reason why Mr. Yorke is always reced-ing from the position he first assumed."

Rev. Mr. Russ submits the followinginsupport of the stand he has taken in thiscontroversy :

Whereas, The Rev. Donald M. Ross has !always proven himself to be one of the mostable and enthusiastic members of the Ameri-can Protective Association in the City of SanFrancisco and at alltimes has availed himselfof every opportunity to serve the noblecause of Protective Americanism and Ameri-can patriotism with his voice, his pen and hisinfluence; and whereas, the saia Rev. DonaldM.Ross is boldlyand promptly accepting thepompons and impertinent challenge of PriestPeter C. Yorke, has championed the defenseanil integrity ot those political principles i\u25a0which are dear to the mind and the heart of jevery true American; and whereas, he has |picked up the unclean gauntlet of Rome andvigorously hurled it back into the faceof the alien priest whose dissembling handdared to east it reeking with themalodorous fi'th of Jesuitical insult, hypoc-ri-y mid calumny upon the pure and reverendescutcheon of loyal citizens and patriots; andwhereas, in the controversy which we havehisi witnessed the said Rev. Donald M. Rosshas conducted himself with dignified manli-ness and has stood for the cause of historicaltruth and principles and political righteous-ness withundaunted zeal and courage^ as thatcause and those principles are embodied intheplatform of the glorious order whose advance-ment and honor we stanchly and humblyespouse, therefore, be it

Raotved, By Council Xo. 68 ot the AmericanProtective Association of the State of Californiaand the members thereof duly assembled, thatwe unanimously praise and indorse the credit-able and dignified action of Rev. Donald M.Ross in the manly and patriotic stand whichhe has taken inour behalf.

Resolved, That we not only applaud him forhis zeal, his courage and his loyalpatriotism,but we also admire him for his ability andlearning, his eloquence and his liberal intelli-gence; respect him for his personal virtues asa man and a citizen, and point to him withapproval and pride as a member of the greatand grand organization to which we all, aspatriotic fellow-citizens and as lovers of ourcountry's flag and liberties, have pledged ourlives, our fortunes and our most sacred honor.

FATHER YOKKE'S LETTER.

He Eeplies to Major Sherman, M. T. Brewer,G. A. Hnbbell and Others.

Rev. Peter C. Yorke submits the follow-ing letter:

December 21, 1895.To the Editor of The Call—Dear Sir: Mr.

Sherman complains in this morning's Callthat Ihave dragged his name into controversy.Permit me to deny the accusation. Until thismoment Ihave not mentioned Mr.Sherman'sname and Ihave no intention of violating thedecencies of the situation by discussing hischaracter and standing.

When Mr. Sherman states that Irepublishedin The Callcertain articles from the Monitorhe does me an injustice. lam not the Monitorand the Monitor Publishing Company authen-ticated its letter by its signatures and the in-itials of the proper official.

1willadmit, however, that whileIbad noth-ing to do with said publication Iapprove ofthe Monitor's action. Mr.Sherman drew thename of that paper into tbe controversy with-out rhyme or reason, aud it was the duty ofthe Monitor to defend itself.IfMr. Sherman was rot so assiduous in get-

tinghimself interviewed and if he protestedless he might not have so much difficulty inunderstanding my position.

The present controversy has nothing to dowith Mr.Sherman or wituMr.Ross. Iam deal-ing now with Messrs. Case, Bovard, Brewer,Morgan, Lawson and Hubbell. My only re-quest to Mr.Sherman is to stand "aside andmindhis own business.1append to this letter, Mr.Editor, the post-

BCrlpts which were omitted yesterday throughwant of space. Yours truly,

PUB C. Yorke.Postscriptum No. I.—Mr.M.T. Brewer has a

grievance. When commenting on nis remarksIdubbed him "reverend." He now modestlydisclaims the title and adds that my "investi-gation in striving to arrive at the facts In thisrespect is in keeping with my ordinary inves-tigation along ali lines."

J beg to assure Mr. Brewer that Imade noinvestigation whatsoever about him. Hispersonality and his profession are matters ofabsolute indifference to me. Ilook upon himand those who are with him as the algebraistlooks upon the 6ymbols x,y, z. They are un-known quantities and cognizable" only bytiuir accidental functions. In the speakers atthe Metropolitan TempleIhave no interest. Ideal only with their words. When, therefore,the daily papers called Mr. M. T.Brewer a"

reverend Iaccepted their authority withoutquestion. Infact, it was wholly against theprobabilities to expect to meet a lonely lay-man in the crowd of howling dervishes whoperform on Sundays for the A. P.. A.»iA perusal of M. T. Brewer's labored lucu-bration demonstrates that we have to dealwith another specimen of the "Little BeadPatriot." The unprovoked outrages which hecommits on English grammar are paralleledonly by the phonetic spelling of G. A. Hubbellor the syntax of Donald Ross. Isubmit, Mr.Editor, that it would be a desirable thing forthe peace and dignity of this community ifthese new-fangled protectors of our institu-tions could be induced to attend a little redFchoolhouse, or any schoolhouse, inorder tobecome familiar with the three R's, provided,however, that such familiarity could be at-tained without having recourse to a surgicaloperation.

The limitations of Mr. Brewer's intellectualprocesses are manifested by his brilliant re-tort to my statement that the Catholic church

keeps politics out of the sanctuary. We areaccused of using the church as a politicalengine and of attempting to dominate thestate. In reply we ask for names', dates andplacees, and we appeal toour consistent prac-tice of banishing politics fromour pulpits.Mr.M.T. Brewer is unable to give names,

dates or places, and then he tries to cover hisretreat by drooling about secret societies andJesuitical conspiracy.

Again let me assert that the Catholic: churchis not inpolitics. She plants her feet firmlyonthe principleof the separation of church andstate, which is the foundation-stone of ourcountry's prosperity. Neither by her Bishops,nor by"her priests, nor by her laymen does shewish to interfere inNational or local politics.We appeal to our record inproofof this declara-tion. Mere assertion proves nothing. Give usfacts: give us names; give us dates; give usplaces. Ifthe church is as deep in the mire ofpolitics as the A. P. A. asserts, some of themud must have stuck to her vestments. Pro-duce your proofs, Mr.Brewer, if you have anyproofs more substantial than the dreams andthe bowlings of that association of old womento which you belong.

Michael" T. Brewer has, however, stumbledon a few n.amcs. "Ifthe politics," he says, "ofthe Y.M.L,Clan na Gael, Hibernians, Leagueof the Cross, Knights of St. Patrick, etc."Iwish, Mr.Kditor, to deny here an<l now, asemphatically asIcan, that these societies areengaged inpolitics. Imake one exception. Iknow nothing of the Clan naGael. As far asIcan discover itdoes not exist in£an Francisco.Itis not a Catholic society, and never was aCatholic society. For that reason Ido notspeak of it.Ideal simply with facts, and whenIspeak Iwish to speak with that authoritywhich comes from knowledge.In the first place, then, letme offer roy own

testimony concerning the League of the Cross.Mr. Brewer's name at the foot of his letter is apresumption thßt hecan write.His assertions about the League of the Cross

give proof positive that he cannot read. Formany years the doings of the league have beenchronicled in the daily papers. Irisin nosense whatsoever a secret society. Itis organ-ized for the sole purpose of promoting Temper-ance and total abstinence. It is composedmainly ofboys under 21 years of age and hasas much to do with politics as the man in themoon. M.T.Brewer may attend every meet-ingof the league. Hemay even join its ranks,and ifhe willonly assume its obligations hiscumbersome sentences may not run rietou.slythe one over the other in the next letter whichan evil fate may tempt him to indite.

Secondly, concerning the Knights of St. Pat-rick,Isent to Mr. Jeremiah Dcasy for infor-mation. Ireceived this answer:

875 Jlaskkt Street, \Sax Fhancicisco, December 20, 1895. J

Rev. r V. yorke—I'xar J-Tr: 1rend a letterin The Cat.i. of December 19 over the signatureof M.T. Brewer, which contains the followingsen-tence: "Ifihe politicsof tlirY.M.1., C'iun-na-Ga**l,Flibernians, league of the Cross. Knislits of St.Patrick, etc." lv regard to this matter 1beg tostate that Iam president of ihe Knightsof St. i'at-rick and familiar with its principles anil its his-tory. It is a non-sectarian anrt non-political or-ganization. From itsvery beginning Protestantsand Catholics have been found Inus membership.Xo religious or political subjects may be discussedat the meetings, ana its members profess allthevarieties of political faith. The constitution andthe bylaws may be inspected by any one whoculls at my address. Yours, respectfully,

JhIiFV.IAH I'JKASY.Thursday Iwrote to the grand president of

the Y.M.i., and from him Iobtained the fol-lowingletter:

Oakland, Cal., Dec. 20, 1895.Rev. P. C. Yorke—Kev. and Dear Sik: Rela-

tive to the letter of Mr.M.T.Brewer published inThe Call of the 19th inst., in which reference :smade to the Y. M. I.as a politicalorganization,permit me to state that the Y. M. I.has not,neither has it ever had, any politics inits constitu-tion, laws or government, written or unwritten.On the coutrary the discussion of political subjectsis iorbidden, under penalty of a line, at ilsme'»t-iiiss.

The Y.M.I.is simply a beneficial society organ-ised for the social advantage and mutual aid of itsmembers. It is composed of young men, nine-tenths of whom were born on American soil andwhose politicalconvictions are perfectly iiideptnd-ent. In the ranks of this society arc tobe foundmen of every shade of political opinion. As agrand officer of the Y.M.I.since its organizationand as its present chief officer in the Pacific juris-diction Ican truthfully say that Ihave neverknown orheard of any uolitical subjects discussedat any of its meetings and do positively assert thatail assertions or insinuations to the contrary arefalse, malicious and utterly without foundation.i'ours respectfully, John Lynch,

urand President Young Men's Institute.Fourthly,Icalled on the county president of

the A.O.H., and he wrote as follows:san Francisco, December 20. 1895.

Rev. P. C. Yorke—Dear Sir:Regarding: the state-ment that the Hibernians are in politics or baveianything to do with politics, made inyesterday's|Call by one M.T. Hrewer,Iwish to]state that suchjstatement is false inevery particular. TbeA.O. H.is purelya benevolent society organized formutualaid. The penalty for the introduction of a politicalsubject at a meeting Isexpulsion from the order.

M. J.Manning, C. 1., 1776 Howard street.

Ido not think that itisnecessary to enlargeSan Francisco of the falsity of the chargeson these statements to convince the public ofmade byM.L. Brewer. Indeed, the events ofthe past few weeks have led men to the con-clusion that the representatives of the A. P. A.cannot help circulating falsehood. They liedabont our doctrine, they lied about Manitoba,they lied about the chaplain of San Queutin,they lied about the sisters, they lied about thenativity of the convicts, they lied about the re-ligion of the convicts, they lied about thepriests, they lied about the Jesuits, and theylied about themselves. The public sees andunderstands all this, ana they recognize thatthese patriotic speakers have attained such amomentum inmendacity that they can nomore stop now than can a runaway train on adown grade.Itis too iate inthe day now to imagine that

sensible men willcredit Mr.Brewer's ravingsabout the "secret manipulations" and Jesuiti-cal contrivings of Catholic societies. Catholicsocieties are just like Protestant societies or

Inon-sectarian societies. They are organizedfor certain ends, social, religious, beneficial.They try to attain these ends sometimes suc-cessfully, sometimes without success. Butmore than this they are not, and the moon-struck madness which mirrors inits bloodshoteye midnight drillings and

-ecclesiastical

armories, and stealthy conspirators is fed upondime novels, aud the end thereof is Stockton.

Mr. M.T. Brewer is very njuch disturbed atthe existence ofcertain militaryorganizationsto which none but Roman Catholics can be ad-mitted. lam not familiar enough with condi-tions all over this State to make an absolutedenial, but Idemand from Mr. Brewer thename of a single militaryorganization in thisState to which none but Roman Catholics canbe admitted. Moreover,Iwould suggest to Mr.M.T. hrewer that he has chosen an unpropi-tious time to manifest his disturbance at theexistence of military organizations. It looksas ifwe should soon want all the arms andthe men we can muster. War withEngland is,tosay the least, not improbable, and let me re-mind Mr. Brewer that while nearly 200,000Irishmen have volunteered to serve the flag wehave not heard that Mr.Brewer or his societyhas offered a single rifle or a mau. Indeed,Mr.Editor.it is more than likelythat if warshould come these knights of the jawbone willbe found under the Union Jack.

Since Grover Cleveland's message you cantell every A.P. A. in town by his sour visageand his long fnce. Like their champion thevast majority of them owe allegiance to HerGracious Majesty Victoria, R. 1., and everytime the lion's tailis twisted their hearts ex-perience a sympathetic twinge.

M.T.Brewer speaks much of the principlesand the patriotism of the A.P. A. AgainIsaythat this is an unpropitious time to draw at-tention to the genesis of his society. The pres-ent unfriendliness with England'has broughtprominently before us that she is our heredi-tary enemy. The newspapers have shown thatfor years she has been preparing for war.Times and seasons are not known even to theangels, but the trend of destiny is manifest tot^e very blind. War with England is inevita-ble and England has long ago recognized theinevitable and has prepared to meet it.

She is the successor of old Rome, and everytrick of old Rome is hers. Divideand conquerhas been her motto all over the world, and hersuccess has justified her confidence in thatpolicy. To-day she is trying to divide America.She lias sent her minions into this land to re-vive the old religious feuds and to set brotheragainst brother in order that the strength ofour land having been wasted in intestinediscord she may work her own sweet will.This is the true reason of the originof the A.P. A. It is an engine of British diplomacymanned by British subjects and subsidized byBritish gold. Who form the rank and file ofthe A.P. A. in this City? Canadians, Orange-men, Britishers. Who is their champion? Asubject of Queen Victoria? Who is theirsupreme head? Trainor, a Canadian alien.There are some Americans in tne order, but'they entered it with a hoodwink on their eyes,and they willshake its dust off their feet whenthey recognize its purpose. Yes, Mr.Brewer,itis nnfortunate for you to talk of patriotismat this juncture, you who are the conscious orunconscious instrument of a power whose oneambition is to see this great republic brokenand debased.Itis hardlynecessary to draw your attention,

Mr. Editor, to the extraordinary discrepancybetween the statements of G. A.Hubbell andM.T. Brewer concerning the A. P. A. oaths.Mr.Hubbell gracefully yields to the inevitableand admits the authenticity of the documentswhich Ipublished. Mr. Brewer lifts up hisvoice and denies with ail his might. Now. Ihave a proposition to make to Mr.Brewer. Heappears to be afraid that Iwilloffer him $100to produce his ritual, and he declares inad-vance that my offer willbe invain. Ihave nointention, however, of making the offer. Iknow a better way to arrive at the truth and acheaper. Imake this statement: "The oathsand declarations published inmy letter wereadministered and taken in A.P. A. Council

No. 1inthis City at Odd Fellows' Hallon Fri-day, August 3,1894."

Will you, M.T. Brewer, go yourself before anotary public and swear that this statement is

false? Will you bring Phillips the chaplainand have him make affidavit to that effect?Will you get Wiliard D. Kingsbury, a vice-principal inone of our public schools, to takeoath that said oaths were not administered inthe Mission Benevolent Society in the summerof last year, or inthe Excelsior Social Club, sayon October 11,1894 ? Do this, and the peoplemay begin to think that you are serious inyour denial. You know that the unwrittenritual gives you permission to commit perjuryand to swear that you are not a member of theA. P. A., because" in reality you are anAmerican. Let us see if the same ritual givesyou permission to perjure yourselves concern-ing plain facts.

M.T. Brewer explains the preponderance ofpreachers in the A.P. A.by the theory that allpatriotic lawyers and doctors are afraid of theboycott. Ido not believe that there is anAmerican in this whole land, doctor or lawyer,who would be deterred from doing his duty tohis country by fear of a boycott. Let me tellMr.Brewer* that in thisCity'the boycott is theown bantling of the A.P. A. It was in theirlodges that the celebrated Carter's directorywas concocted; it is from their lodges slinkthe coward committees, who prowlfrom houseto house and from store to office, demandingthe dismissal of Catholic girls,intriguing totake the bread out of the mouths of Catholicwidow*and orphans. The boycott, Mr.Brewer,is the peculiar, the darling weapon of theA.P. A. and itillbecomes you to complain ofits operation.

The reason why there are no decent doctors,no decent lawyers, no respectable businessmen in the A.P. A. is because it is a foreignsociety, sustained by bigotry and spread byfraud.

M.T. Brewer speaks of the public schools.Letme inform him that the Catholics of thisCitycontribute more than half the taxes tosupport these schools. Let me tell him thatthey pay every cent of the revenue which car-ries on the parochial schools. Let me add thatthey provide enough of children to crowd theseparochial schools, and let me conclude by re-

marking that they have still sufficient childrenleft to half tillthe public schools.

Mr.Brewer displays his ignorance by callingfor a list of "Roman Catholic priests inthisland who have attended our public schools."Big as is your Sunday edition, Mr.Editor, Ithink Mr."Brewer's list would exhaust itsresources. Ofthe five priests at the cathedralfour attended public schools, one never at-tended any other school. Ido not wish to takeup your space bydwelling on this challenge ofM.T. Brewer. Its absurdity is only equaledby the solemn, owl-like wisdom with which ithas been hurled at our heads. P. C. Y.

Postscriptum Xo. 2—Mi-. F. D.Bovard withlamentable perversity refuses to repent of hisslander and continues to say the tbing that isnot. Inhis resolution he denominates my of-fer to pay $100 incharity a bet. Irepeat for thethird time that in no sense can this offer beconsidered a bet. Itis but a tax levied for thebenefit of truth and when F.D.Bovard calledita wager he perverts the truth. However, Iam not surprised either at his action or at hisrepetition of his offense. Some time ago hecalled several respectable ladies of Alamedadrunkardß and drunkard-makers. He waspromptly rebuked, but like the unpenitentthief he only continued his revilinjrs. Mr. Bo-vard says he does not liKe to be pecked on byabuzzard. Imight remind Mr. Bovard thatzoologists are unanimous in the declarationthat buzzards pick only on carrion. P. C. Y.

Postscriptum No. 3—All the way from SanJose one J. G. Lawson has precipitated him-self on the discussion with the remarkablestatement that the Baptists have been perse-cuted by the Roman Catholics.

Now,Iam somewhat familiar with the his-tory of the Baptists and of their noble conductunder persecution, and Icannot call to mymind a single instance when that persecutioncame from Catholics. Iknow that Lutherpreached a crusade against them,Iknow thatHenry VIIIburned them. Iknow that theSwiss Presbyterians, inbitter mockery of theirbelief, drowned them, Iknow that the Puri-tans exiled them. Iknow that to-day in Mary-land and Kentucky the Methodists are jailingthem, but Ithink, as far as my recollectiongoes, that our hands are clean. For the sakeof Roger Williams every American should havea soft spot in his heart for the Baptists, and Ithink that J. G.Lawson willfind, if he studieshis history, that the Roman church is not asbad as some would make her out. P. C. Y.

THE JURY DISAGREED.Could not Decide inthe Case of Adams

vs. the Pacific Improve-ment Company.

The jury Inthe case of J. Q. Adams, whohad brought suit against the Pacific Im-provement Company for money alleged tobe due on a contract, was discharged lastnight by Judge Daingerfield.

The plaintiff, J. Q. Adams, brought suitagainst the Southern Pacific Company andthe Pacific Improvement Company to re-cover something over $207,000. The moneywas due, Adams claimed, on an unfulfilledcontract to handle coal for the defendantcompany. He had a fiveyears' contractto handle all the coal belonging to the twocomDanies from ship to bunkers and towagons, both on this side of the bay andin Oakland. The price was to be 17 cents aton.

The contract went into effect on January1, 1893, and on July 1of the same year thedefendants repudiated it, claiming thatAdams was not fillinghis part of the agree-ment and had not provided proper ma-chinery. Adams then brought suit forwhat he claims he would have made hadthe contract been allowed to run out thefive years.

The jury went out at 11 o'clock Fridaymorning, and at 11 o'clock last night wasdischarged, being unable to agree. Thejury stood six to six. Thirty ballots wexetaken altogether. •—*—•

New Symphony Orchestra.Last Tuesday the San Francisco Symphony

Orchestra was organized for the purpose ofgiving semi-popular and symphony concerts.For the present semi-popular concerts willbegiven once a week inOdd Fellows' Hall, withthirty-six professional musicians, and willbeconducted by James Hamilton Howe of Bos-ton, who is at present conducting tbe SanFrancisco and Oakland Oratorio societies.•—•—•

Very fine white diamond, 4l£ carats, willbesold Monday afternoon at Hammersmith &Field's auction.

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WOMEN WATCHING THE POOLS IN THE ROOMS OF THE "NEWSBOY KING."\Sketched by a

"Call" aHitt.]

ARREST OF A BOY KINGGilbert Blodes, the Czar of the

Newsboys, Is inCustody.

HIS POOLROOM FOR WOMEN.

The Police Raid the Place WhereWomen and Young Girls Go to

Gamble on Races.

rf'Did you know 'bout 'Fatty' Blodes?Dey pull 'cm in."

Nothing so startling has ever been an-nounced around Lotta's fountain.

The death of Jay Gould some years agocut no figure in the fluctuation of valueson Wall street, nor would the absolutedeclaration of war between the English-speaking countries, as did the announce-ment of Blodes' arrest among the news-boys yesterday afternoon.

Gilbert Blodes is their King. He is thelittle boy, who, at the age of 7, abouttwelve years ago, had to hold on to thedrinking cups of the fountain that the

wind might not waft him away while hesold his daily papers. He has grown won-dror.sly large since that time and hisfinancial standing has kept pace with bisaccumulation of flesh.

Blodes is the lad who goes into the busi-ness offices of the various newspapers andtells the men there how many boys hewillput on the streets the next day or onany particular occasion.

He is the one who says just what hisboys should make on each sale. He is theCzar of the gaminß dv pave, who swear byhim before his face, but who fret under hisiron band.

He directs the locations where the news-boys must stand to ply their business, andwoe to the poor kid who trespasses uponanother's domain. Ifhe does itis simply aquestion of getting a licking at the handsof the other urchins. If there is a tech-nical point as to boundary lines the jointimportance of Olney and Salisbury is notto be compared to that of Gilbert Blodes.

This is the personage who was an-nounced yesterday about Lotta's fountainas having been arrested. No wonder therewas consternation.

But Gilbert has "gone and done" wrong.Gilbert in his endeavor to accumulatewealth has branclio t offinto several chan-nels, many of wlncn are right, 110 doubt,but he has somehow run himself upagainst Captain Wittman, who believesthat be is not gathering in the money inaccordance with the law.

He realized the tremendous amount ofmoney the pool-sellers on horseraces weremaking in their downtown establishments 1

and he tried to make a place forhimselfamong them. But there was no room forhim. The "Bie Eight" and the "SolidEi^ht" of the "Belfry"had all the trade.

He would not be shut out, however, ashe explained to a Call reporter yesterday.

"You see" (he put it with emphasis),"I'm very much of a lady's man. Iknowa lot of tne swellest that go out there tothe track. They know me. and they knowI'm all right. Ican't get a place downwith the balance 01 them, soIjust openedup here for the women. Idon't play forany one else,"Ikeep the place clean, and there's no

suspicious characters around— nothing butline ladies.

"There was a kidmaking a book downat the fountain, but his play is only 5cents. I'llgive my lady friends a $100 betif they want."

Blodes stood in front of his own gam-bling-house at 203 O'Farrell street as hespoke. Itis an ideal establishment, wellhung with silken portieres and furnishedwith comfortable lounges and chairs. Nomen are allowed in the place, and whenPolice Officers R. J. Byrne, D. T. Sylvesterand J. F. Welch introduced themselvesyesterday afternoon there was quite aflutter of excitement.

"Is this Mr. Blodes?" was the uselessquestion asked by the officers. They hadbeen furnished with a description of thelad which included the fact that his cir-cumference was equal to his height.

'That's me," was the prompt answer."Iknow what you want."

Officer Welch read his warrant of arrestand Blodes leaned back smiling. Thelecture over Blodes reached into his pocketand pulled out an order of release signedby Judge Conlan.

"Here's the paper; you don't wantme."

Officer Welch is a new man on the forceand he is not yet acquainted with tbeways of Police Judges.

When the warrant was given him toserve by Judge Joachimsen he was in-structed to bring his man in or collect$300 in cash as bail or a bond of $500. Hewas staggered to see Judge Conlan's re-lease of bis prisoner on his own recogni-zance.

"I'lltake you in anyhow," exclaimedthe policeman, grabbing Blodes by theback of th» neck. "Judge Joachimsentold me to do so. Idon't know, anyhow,how you got this order of release fromanother Judge before you were arrested. 1'

The "King" had to go to the station,where it was found that Judge Conlan'sreiease stood good inlieu of a bond. Thequestions which ara uppermost, however,

are: liHow did Blodes know he was to bearrested, and why did Judge Conlan fur-nish him witha release before he was ar-rested?"

The "Belfry" pOolmen met again lastnight, and Chairman Kennedy announcedthat the cases of the arrested members ofthe organization had gone over until to-morrow, when sentence will be imposed.Upon Kennedy's motion it was decidedthat not only would the cases be appealedto the Superior Court, but they would betaken to the Supreme Court ifnecessary.

The meeting also settled that some onehouse must be rented where all of thetwenty-two poolrooms scattered about theCity could assemble and do business. Aspecial wire from said house to the race-track must also be strung.

FRIENDS OF POOR CHILDREN.

The Home Saving Society Extends ItsField of Usefulness.

An interesting circular letter has beenissued to the members of the Children'sHome Society by its officers, stating thatthe work of child-saving is being judi-ciously and vigorously carried out by theexecutive committee and officers, consist-ing of Rev. M. M. Gibson, Rev. WilliamRader, Rev. W. H. Latourette, WilliamM. Bunker, I). M. Carman and GeneralJohn McComb; Rev. U. Gregory, D.D.,assistant superintendent; Rev. J. C. Baker,district superintendent; Columbian Bank-ing Company, treasurer; W. H. H. Hart,attorney.

Arrangements have been made to sendthe girls that may be taken by the societyto Mrs. Carrie Judd Montgomery's horn?at Beulah, near Oakland, and also for thebuilding of a temporary home for the boys

at the same place. Industrial featuresmay be introduced in these temporaryhomes. that will furnish employment forthe older children and teach them in me-chanical arts, gardening, chicken-raising,etc., thus fitting them to become self-sus-taining men and women.

GREAT INCOHONEE FATON.He Is Expected Here To-Morrow and

Will Remain a Week.

The supreme chief of the Improved Or-der of Red Men, Great Incohonee AndrewH. Paton, willarrive in San Francisco viaPortland to-morrow at 10:45 a. m., tovisit the tribes and councils of the Im-proved Order of Red Men establishedthroughout California, remaining in theState for this purpose for two weeks.

Mr.Paton willbe located at the Califor-nia Hotel from Thursday until Monday,December 30.

A 9500 Blaze.Analarm was turned in through box 416 at

8:30 o'clock last evening for a fire ina framedwelling-house at the corner of Golden Gatennd First avenues, owned and occupied byLeon X. Devlit. The fire was caused by theoverturning of a lamp. The estimated dam-age was about $500, fully covered by insur-ance.

Southern Pacific Trains Delayed.Owingto the derailment of an empty refrig-

erator-car yesterday about fiftymiles this sideofLos Angeles all trains of trieSouthern PacificRailroad were delayed eight hours.

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1895.14

OVERSTOCKEDON

ONYX TABLES,Piano iBanquet Lamps!

A Special Discount of 10 PERCENT on the Above Goodsfor This Week Only.

ENDLESS LINESOP

HolidayGoods!Dolls, Toys, Wagons Velocipedes,

Dinner Sets, Fine Cairing: Sets;Lipr Sets, Card Receivers,

Ostrich Feather Fans,Platedware, Cutlery,

801lana Silver Headed Canes, ,"')\u25a0. Leaner Goods, .

Gold and.silver Headed Umbrellas,Fancy Triplicate Mirrors,

Pearl Opera Glasses and Holders,and Fancy Goods

Of Every Description.

Send for our ILLUSTRATED CAT-ALOGUE., Mailed free to any court*try address.

> \ NOTE.' \u25a0 '. ,delivered free of charge to. Sausalito.luiihr.iui.',MillValley,Tlburon, San Rafael Antl-»oh,Stockton, lluywurds,Vallejo, Napa, San Lo.

r«-iii.., Molroso, Leandro, Oakland, . Alamedaiiinilii-rki'ley. ,; \u25a0 . :, •\u25a0

818-820 Market StreetPhelan Building.

Factory First S(r«et.

HOLIDAY MINTS. v

,See other "Hints" in thismornings papers

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Diamondcut,

Diamondv CRYSTAL.

Exquisite Pieces.v

New Patterns.

Oiland Vinegar Bottles ..... .f1.00Cream Pitchers $1.00 «

Olive Dishes .. .. ..... $1.251-Pint .Pitchers .:'. $2.50

lJ^-Pint Pitchers. . $3.002-Pint Pitchers. $3.75

\u25a0 Water Caraffes $2.50Whisky Flasks (handles) ..$2.50Quart Decanters $2.50

AllinFine, Genuine Cut Glass.

"IDEALXMASGIFTS."

Opan Evenings Until Christmas.

NATHAN,DOHRMANN&CO.,

122-132 SUTTER ST.

Christmas PresentsBIG REDUCTIONS—

ON-, \

fit JACKETS, CAPES,

FEATHER BOAS!t5O per cent Discount

FIRS ANDFEATHER BOAS !

50 per ecnt Discount

Jill FUR CAPES!

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-Special Care to Country Order*.

ARMANO GAILLEAU,46-48 Geary Street.

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Our patrons are cordially invited to call andexamine our magnificent stock of HOLIDAYGOODS '.of every description. We invite special attention tothe following departments:

NOVELTY DRESS FABRICS, NOVELTY RIBBONS,NOVELTY BLACK CREPONS, SILK HOSIERY,INITIALEDHANDKERCHIEFS, GENTS' SILK MUFFLER^SILK UMBRELLAS, GENTS' NECKWEAR,FINE WHITE BLANKETS, GENTS' HOSIERY,IRISH POINT CURTAINS, FEATHER SCARFS,EIDER DOWN COMFORTERS, REYNIER GLOVES,FANCY SILK SKIRTS, SILK HANDKERCHIEFS,FANCY LAWN APRONS, FANCY SHAWLS,EMBROIDERED HANDKERCHIEFS, SILK WAISTS,LADIES' LACENECKWEAR, SILK UNDERWEAR.

J^SPEOIAL !<=^350 NOVELTY DRESS PATTERNS, all wooland new

colorings--------- -

$3.50 Pattern250 NOVELTY DRESS PATTERNS (Princeton Chev-

iots), new colorings------

$4.50 Pattern

NOTE.—

Our store will remain openevenings until Christmas.

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111, 113, 115, 117, 119, 121 POST STREET.

NEW TO-DAY.

f^. i 1 Before the finishedL.-i'y.&l /fruit come bud and

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-ble .value. . It turns

danger into safety and pain into ease. Itisamedicine whichhas but one object. Itisrood for but one thing." Itstrengthens andinvigorates the organs distinctly feminine,• it promotes regularity of the functions,allays irritation and inflammation, checksunnatural, exhausting drains, and puts thewhole delicate organism into perfect condi-tion. Almost all of the ills of womankindare traceable tosome formof what isknownas "female complaint." And this gener-ally begins either at the time ofpuberty orchildbirth, or at the "turn of life." :

There are not three cases in a hundred ofwoman's peculiar diseases that Dr.Pierce 'aFavorite Prescription willnot cure. Thou-sands of grateful women >have been ren-dered healthy and happy by its use, andthe experience and testimony of many ofthem has been included in Dr. PiercesCommon Sense Medical Adviser.

When Dr. Pierce published the firstedition ofhis work, The People's Common Sense MedicalAdviser, he announced that after 680,000 copieshad been sold at the regular price, $1.50 per copy,the profit on which would repay him for thegreat amount of labor and money expended inproducing it,he would give away the next halfmillion fru. He is now distributing, absolutelyfree, 500,000 ofthis most complete, interestingand valuable common sense medical work ever

;published—the recipient onlybeing required tomail to the World's Dispensary Medical Associa-tion, at Buffalo, N. V.;twenty-one (ai) one-cent 7

•tamps to pay cost of mailingonly, and the book •willbe sent post-paid. Itis a veritvvie medicallibrary, complete In one volume. •'It contains*£!£r'J200 pages and more than 300 illustration* ,The Frtt Edition is precisely the same a* that\u25a0old at $1.50!except only that the books arebound in strong manilla paper coven insteadofcloth, jSend nowbefore all are given away.1They. are going off rapidly,;therefore, do not*el»y seeding tmmtdxahly \\ you wajt one. j_