The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, February 12, 1896, Page 13

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1896. Interesting Report of Important Up-to-Date News Items in Alameda County MR, DODGE SAW IT FIRST Discovery That the Anti-Reilly Resolution Was Not in the Statutes. IT CAN BE FOUND ELSEWHERE. Some Icfluence Evidently at Work That Reaches From Sacramento to Washington. OARLAND OFricE SAN Fraxcisco Cary,) 908 Broadway, Feb. 11, | The dispatch this morning from Wash- ington stating that the action taken by the last California Legislature regarding the refunding bill was missing from the statutes for 1895 refers to the discovery made by Assemblyman Clinton G. Dodge last July. ‘When the members of the Legislature received their official copies of the statutes of 1895 from the State Printer, Mr. Dodge at once looked for “‘concurrent resolution No. 7,” but it was not there. Concurrent resolution No. 7 is the anti- Reilly resolution that was psssed and wired to Congress during the last session. The missing resolution was passed on January 30, and in the indices of the pro- ceedings of both Houses it is duly re-] corded, but in the index to the statute it is missing. Although everything else is carefully preserved, the resoiution which caused the most noted struggle on the floor gf tkhe Legislature of 1895 is not in the 00k. In an interview published in Tre CALL | last July Assemblyman Dodge said: I have looked through every resolution on :l\e statutes but I fail to see concurrent resolu- ion 7, tion is found in this but not the text,an way. In this book of statutes that is the his- tforical archivesof the proceedings of the last Legislature the anti-Reilly resolution is not found either in the index or in the body of the peper-backed pamplilet, this is not official any- book. Neither is it in any other part of the | statutes by accident. I have looked through the book twice, and each time with the same result. Senator Earl, Mention that there was such a resolu- | done by the university workmen will delay it until that time. The deveting of only two days to the work is contrary to the expectations of the majority of the stu- dents, as the impression was spread abroad at the outset that the time required would be at least a week. The shorteaing of the period is due to the fact that the work will be less extensive than at first outlined. Instead of constructing a forty-foot drive- way from Center street through Dr. Hil- gard’s botanical gardens to the football grounds, a sixteen-foot walk will be made in its place. As far as1s now known, the greater part of the work to be done by the Bmldkems will be the construction of this walk, Regent Reinstein, the prime mover in the affair, states that the students must not think that they are compelled to work because they shouted ‘‘We will’’ so lustily. If, on mature deliberation, they have changed their opinion there is no desire to shove the work upon them and compel them to engage in it against their wilk They are urged, however, to weigh the matter carefully, to consider what it means to the university in later years and with what approval the taxpayers will re- ceive the news that the collegians are at work on the grounds. In addition to the building of the path there 1s_another improvement contem- lated. It is the remoying of the tool- house on Strawberry Creek, south of South Hall, to a position near the Mechanics’ building, so that it will have motive power close at hand. This chanee would allow a path to be constructed -along the edge of Strawberry Creek and take in some of the prettiest spots in the park, The carpenters will immediately com- mence the erection of another bridge across Strawberry Creek. It will be built from the timber of the large trees cut down to make way for the path. It will be rustic in ity effect and will be strong epough to edmit of vehicles passing over it. The grading will be done immediately after the completion of the bridge. Though the majority of the co-eds have decided not to serve lunch to the laboring collegians, yet there are some who still favor the idea, among whom are Miss Millicent Shinn ’79, a graduate student. Miss Shinn presided at the meeting of the young women when they voted down the | proposition, and was most enthusiastic in | her support of the scheme. There is some | talk of calling still another meeting to reconsider the matter. The authorities have expressed their willingness to delay the illuminating of the grounds until the evening of the last day of the student work, so that the first turning on of the electric fluid might add to the celebration which is being planned for that time. New Bascball Manager. BERKELEY, Can.,, Feb. 11.—Bernard C. G. DODGE. [Reproduced from a photograph.] Assemblyman Belshaw and mysell formulated the resolution and worked it through. There was danger at one time of ils not passing on account of icGowan in the Senate and Bledsoe 1n the Assembly, but after & hard struggle it went througi Congressman Maguire said that the passage of the resolution by the California Legislature tributed materially to the defeat of the measure in Congress. I suppose it is one of Biate Printer Johnson’s mistakes, although it is a lasting shame that the resolution should not be preserved along with the rest of the doings of the last Legisiature. Assemblyman Dodge saw the dispatch from Washington to-day and, of course, was not surprised. “Italmost appears now as if there was something more than mere accident that the anti-Reilly resolution wasnot printed,” said Mr. Dodge to-day. “The Huntington lobby is, of course, making the most of the fact that it is-not there, but there is a rec- ord of it in the House, as it was wired to Congress immediately on its passage. According to the dispatch the resolution does not appear on the Congressional Rec- ord or any document to be found at the Capitol, with the exception of the follow- ing brief paragraph in the Record: ‘By Mr. Maguire—A memorial by the Legisia- ture of California protesting against the Ea:saz@ of the Reilly funding bill. To the ommittee on the Pacific Raiiroads.” ““This does not appear to be chance work, but 1t looks as though something far more systematic than chance had been at work and that it extends from Sacramento to ‘Washington. However, there is plenty of evidence that the resolution exists, even if it has no official place on the staturtes. “It is to be found in the Assembly Jour- nal and also in the record of the final his- tory of Senate and Assembly bills. Con- gressman Maguire says he believed he read the telegaphed report on the floor of the House. If hedid itshould be in full in the Congressional Kecord. “The discovery that the statutesare in- complete was made by me, and I knew at the time I missed the anti-Reilly resolu- tion that more would be heard of it. I hope that action will be taken in time to inform every Congressman that although noi in the recora. the resolution is an ex- ression of the spirit of California on re- unding.” DATE FOR STUDENT LABOR Work by the Collegians on the Berkeley Campus on Feb- ruary 28 and 29. Miller Is Baseball Manager — Ordi- nance Amendment—License Re- ports—News Notes. BERKELEY, O4x, Feb, 11.—It has been definitely decided that the period to be set u?de tor_the work of the student labor brigade will be the 28th and 20th of this month, Friday and ga, R onth, a 2 ent Reinstein desired that ?r.u;: 'gomm:lgefld sooner, but the preliminary work to be P. Miller of the junior classat the State University was to-day elected baseball | manager for the season of 1896. Miller has had considerable business experience in college organizations, .bhaving been business manager both of the Daily Berke- leyan and the University Monthly. He | has also taken a prominent partin both footbell and baseball matters. Milier is a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity and a resident of Oakland. The first baseball game under his man- agement will take place next Saturday afternoon on the University diamond be- tween the dental college team and the Berkeley juniors. License Report Filed. BERKELEY, Carn., Feb. 11.—Marshal Lioyd has filed his report of licenses col- lected during the month of Janunary. The statement shows the total sum re- ceived during that month to have been $839 75. Of this sum the largest part re- ceived from any one class of licenses was $190 for nineteen solicitors. The sum of $150 was received for liquor licenses and $150 for peddiers’ Jicenses. The amount paid for vehicles under the regulation that has aroused so much opposition was $140. A report has also been received from FPoundmaster Louderbach showing the re- ceipts of his office during January to have been $12 75. ‘Will Amend the Ordinance. BERKELEY, Carn., Feb. 11.—At the meeting of the Board of Town Trustees last night it was decided to amend the much objected to license ordinance in ac- cordance with the petition presented at the last meeting of the board. The li- cense of vehicles will be reduced to $1 for those drawn by one horse and $2 for cases in which two or more horses are employed. A change will also be made in tne license charged to real estate men, as asked for by J. J. Mason. The license committee agreed with Mr. Macou that the $6 charged up to this time is out of proportion. At the next meeting of the board an ordinance wiil be passed t%‘fxim making the real estate li- cense $2 Ten Miles an Hour. BERKELEY, CaL., Feb. 11.—The special committee of the Town Board appointed to consider the matter of framing an ordi- nance regulating the speed of trains recommended, last night, that the sveed of the trains be limited to ten miles an hour at the crossings at Ashby avenue, Dwight way, Center street and University aveuue. The recommendation of the com- mittee was adoped by the board, and an ordinance covering that point will be at their next meeting. Another House Robbery. BERKELEY, CaL., Feb. 11.—The resi- dence of T. C. Brunn of Durant avenue was entered last night by burglarsand a large quantity of silverware, crockery and clothing was taken. The same house was burglarized on the night of the Rosen- stirn robbery, last fall, and itis thought that the work done last night was by the same party who entered the house before. Professor Ardley’s Lecture. BERKELEY, CaL, Feb. 11.—“Around the World” will be the subject of Professor Ardley’s lecture to be given at Stiles Hall to-morrow evening as a benefit to St. Mark's Episcopal Church of Berkeley. [M'Av BE MADE ELECTRIC. The Laundry Farm Railroad Negotiating With Property= Owners. MOVES TO SAVE CHINAMEN. Officer Greenwald Found in Bed Unconscious From Gas Escaping From a Leak. OAKLAND OrFicE Say Francisco CALL,) 908 Broadway, Feb. 11, 1896. The conversion of the California Rail- way, or as it is more generally known, the Laundry Farm road, from a steam line into an electric road is the source of some interesting correspondence which may re- sult in the change being made. The first letter is from Benham & Thomas under date of January 8 and is as follows: California Railroad Company—GENTLEMEN: It wasgenerally understood a year or two fifo that you were considering the change of the Laundry Farm road to an electric system. That the plan was ebandoned is evident. What can be done that will induce you to make the im- provement? We have recently purchased a tract in the vicinity of Laundry Farm and con- sider the change would enhance its value, and think other property-holders who wouid be benefited will be willing o assist the enter- prise. Please communicate with us on the subject and oblige. In reply to this General Manager W. M. Rand replies under date of January 9 as follows: Benham & Thomas, 465 Ninth Street, Oakland, Cal.—GENTLEMEN: About a year ago we did seriously consider equipping the California Railroad with electricity : but upon conferring with the various property-owners along the line as to what amount they would contribute toward the cost of the improvement, we were giyen little or no encouragement. Inasmuch ss we felt they would derive a much greater and more immediate benefit than ourselves through the rise in value of their property, we decided to let the matter drop until such time as the aforeseid property- owners grere willing to contribute a small por- ton of the benefits they would derive toward the cost of the change. At the present time the road is entirely free from debt and has cost us something over §150,000. To change the motive power to electricity and equip it with the necessary cars will cost over §70,000. Now, 1f_the property-owners_along the road will contribute $20,000 to be paid within ninety (90) days after the change has been made we will at once commence the work and have the road in full operation early in the spring and run a train every hour from 6 A. M. t0 12 midnight, connecting with the Southern Pacific Company’s trains for San Francisco and Alameda eleotric road for ail points in Oekland and Alameda, A subscription paper was circulated to- day by the gentlemen named among prop- erty-owners who have an interestin the proposed change, and nearly $2000 se- cured. From this they are encouraged to believe that the $20,000 will be forth- coming. THE POLICE COURT. Its Existence Attacked by Ex-Mayor Chapman in a Chinese Case. OAKLAND, CAr., Feb, 11.—The trial of Ah Quay, the Chinese lottery-dealer at 473 Eighth street, bas given ex-Mayor M. C. Chapman an opportunity to get before the Supréme Court a question which has been passed on Ly that body several times, in- cluding an occasion when, as Mayor, one of his appointees was ousted from office. The ex-Mayor had associated with him his partner, Tom Bradley, while at his side sat “Big Jim,” king of the lottery- dealers. Ah Sing of 417 Tenth street, who is awaiting trial on the charge of offering to bribe the police officials, was flitting about. The proceedings were reported by Stenographer P. M. Walsh for the defense and by Court Reporter Miller for the peo- ple. Prosecuting Attorney H. A. Melyin was assisted by Deputy District Attorney Len . Church. % Attorney Chapman filed the following type-written demurrer at the proper time, which was speedily overruled: That said complaint does not state facts suf- ficient 1o constitute a crime or public offense. ‘Tnat said court has no jurisdiction over the person of the defendant. That said court has no jurisdiction over the subject of the action. The demurrer was promptly overruled by Judge Wood and Attorney Chabman then made a motion to dismiss the case on the following grounds: That the said pretendea Police Court of Oak- 1and has no legsal existence under the constitu- tion and lawsof this State. That Fred V. Wood falsely and illegally pre- tends to be & cilf' justice of the peace At sueh holds said police court. Tkatisaid Fred V. Wood is not and never was a city justice or police judge and has no power or authority to examine, hear or try this defendant in respect to the matter charged in this complaint. The trial then proceeded in the usual manner, the defense offering no testimony. The defendant was found guilty and fined $100, with the alternative of fifty days in jail. A notice of appeal was filed at once. GREENWALD’S NARROV:' ESCAPE. Discovered in Time to Save Him From Asphyxiation. OAKLAND, CaL., Feb. 11.—Police Offi- cer Frank Greenwald narrowly escaped asphyxiation Bunday morning. He was on his beat Saturday night and reported off at the usual hour Sunday morning with Officer McCarthy and went to b:d at his home, 1153 Market street. The cottage is adjoining to the old high school and there he keeps backelor’s hall. He says he did not light the gas, but used a candle to light himself to bed. He is of the opinion that the gas fixtures leaked, but he did not notice it owing to a very severe cold. He knew nothing fur- ther until 11 o'clock. He tried to get up, but was unable to move. He must have fallen out of bed, but did not know any- thing aboutit. A lady who takes care of his rooms heard him groan and raised an alarm, which resulted in his condition be- ing discovered. Dr. Myra Knox was sum- moned, and after two hours’ work pro- nounced him outof danger. He expects to be ready for dnty again soon, MENZENMEYER RETURNS. Did Not Believe the Officers Would Make an Effort to Secure Him. OAKLAND, Car, Feb. 1L—Deputy Sheriff Al White arrived from Victoria, B. C., at 10:40 o’clock this morning with Albert Menzenmeyer, who was wanted for the shooting of Perkins at Lorin on Christmas eve. He refused to talk about the shooting and denied all knowledge of the affair. | En route to Oakland Menzenmeyer told ‘White that he went to Stockton after the trouble with Perkins and thence to Sacra- mento, where he stayed a few days, and returned to San Francisco by stesmer. He says he worked his way north over- land instead of going up by water, as re- Ef"ed' He made no objection to coming ck, and even waived ail formalities of extradition; but it was necessary to take him before the Supreme Court of the Province before he could be taken from the country, From the Deputy Sheriff’s stery it seems the Victoria police watch all strangers closely who come into their city, and it was soon - discovered that Menzenmeyer read with deep interest all the California papers he could get hold of, and often it was found that he would clip certain articles out. By securing durlicnte copies the officers soon discovered the clippings taken referred to the Perkins shooting, ‘and at once came to the conclusion that he was in some way closely connected with the case. He was arres! on a charge of drunkenness in order to hold him until the officers here could be communicated with. He admitted he was the man wanted, but did not believe the authorities would g0 to the expense of sending for him, but when they did he readily consented to re- turn home. W.P.and Chesley Perkins, relatives of the man Menzenmeyer shot, accompanied Mr. White to give such testi- mony as might have been required to secure the surrender of the prisoner," but their services were not needed. BLOWS WERE STRUCK. Vice-President Palmanteer’s Encounter With a Bank Patron at Oakland. OAKLAND, CAL., Feb. 11.—There was a lively scene in the Central Bank this after- noon. W.A. Rushmore was at the bank arranging some business, and it trans- pired there was an overdraft on his ac- count. Vice-President Palmanteer was dealing with Mr. Rushmore, and after some heated words, it is said, there were some blows struck. 3 Mr. Rushmore said to-night that ther was some hitting, but that subsequent events would prove that his position was just;fied, and that he would be vindi- cated. Mr, Palmanteer says there were no blows struck, but he admits that there was a little misunderstanding, M’DONOUGH RELEASED. Dr. Green Fails to Prosecute the Case, Fearing the Publicity. OAKLAND, CAL., Feb. 11.—The prelim- inary examination of John McDonough, the young West Oaklander charged with garroting *‘Dr. L. E. Green,” now known as E, G. Douglass, was taken up in the Po- lice Court this afternoon, but the com- pl aining witness failed tojappear. After a long wait and no one showed up to prose- cute the case it was dismissed. Christmas morning the officers found a man out near the Sixteenth-street station in an insane condition. He was contined in the County Jail several weeks and finally sent to the Agnews Asylum. At the examination he told a wandering story of his life, claiming to be Dr. I. E. Green. The treatment at the asylum was such that he recovered his mind, and sev- eral weeks ago he returned to Oakland. Going into a saloon one day he saw John McDonough. He caused 'his arrest on the charge of garroting him and caus- ing the insanity. In an interview Green admitted that was not his proper name, but refused to give it, saying it would in- jure his practice. He related how Mec- bonough had appealed for help and when given money followed him until the op- portunity offered and then held him up, eaving him in the condition found. Recently heswore to a complaint againsz McDonough under the name of E. C. Douglas, but has not been seen since. ANOTHER CHANGE. William J. Jackson Made Superintend- ent of the West Oakland Office. OAKLAND, CaL., Feb. 11.—William J. Jackson has been named as Superintend- | ent of Station A, the West Oakland branch of the local postoffice, by Postmaster James J. White. R. H. McCloud was removed a couple of days since for neglect of duty and J. F. Haw ley named to succeed him, but his ef- forts to move the office to the Center- street station did not meet the approval of the postoffice inspectors. ackson wanted the position, and as his store was only a few tiuors from the present site it would save making such a long move, so he was named. Acme Club Exhibition. OAKLAND, Car., Feb. 11.—The Acme Club gave a successful exhibition to-night. The first event was a four-round contest between Coyne of the Acme Club and En- erberry of the Olympic. 1t was a spirited affair and Coyne was awarded the honors. Gelder of the Oakland Athletic Club ana Gus Larue of the Acme gave a wrestling exhibition. Larue won the first fall in 1 minute 58 seconds. Gelder secured the second in 12 minutes, and the third in 13 minutes. Charley Slamberg and Charlie Tye, both of the Acmes, boxed a few roands in lively style. Slamberg was ducking and some- how he managed to strike Tye’s head and thereby lost a tootn. This was the only accident of the evening. Municipal League Election. OAKLAND, Car., Feb. 11.—The annunal meeting of the Citizens’ Municipal League was held last evening, at which_time the following officers were elected: President, L. D. Inskeep (re-elected); vice-president, D. 8. Moulton ; secretary, George Burbeck; treasurer, L. H. Wakefield; marshal, J. T. ille. It is nearly five years since this organ- ization was formed and it is still flourish- ing, although most political reform soci- eties have a much shorter existence. Dauring the present year the league will not be active as the next nine months will be National politics, and this body is purely municipal. Dragging Along. OAKLAND, CarL., Feb. 11.—The Wett- stein case was resumed to-day, after lying over since Friday. Dr.J. H. Wythe was on the stand and took his time to an- swer all questions. He was particularly guarded in his answers and gave the coun- sel for the prosecution no op?ommity to catch him up on testimony. Colonel John Wettstein occupied a chair in the room the greater part of the day and appeared to be growing weary of hearing his own condi- tion discussed by such an array of physi- cians, Error in the Record. OAKLAND, Cavn., Feb. 11.—There was an error in the records when Mrs. Theo- dora C. M. Reschart was granted a licgnse to marry, and when the matter of trans- ferring some property came up it was dis- covered. She presented an affidavit to have the corrections made and it waa granted. The error was discovered by as searcher, The deed for certain lots from her and her husband was recorded to-day, Gunnysacks Sufficient. OAKLAND, Car., Feb. 11.—The Board of Public Works has awarded the contract for furnishing the city with blankets to a local firm at $4 25 per pair. Mayor Davie, dnring the discussion, declared that tnere should be a law compelling persons ar- rested to bring blankets in with them, and 1 he had the thing in charge he would g‘w; them orly a gunnysack to sleep under. Was Wearing the Clothes. OAKLAND, Carn, Feb. 1l.—Detective Holland has arrested Jeff Davis, a young colored fellow, on the charge of Lurghrim ing the house of Vice-Principal Leggett of the Lincoln School, San Francisco. The house is at Elmhurst, and it is claimed that Davis stole a suit of clothes during the absence of the owner. He had the clothing on when arrested. Charity Ball. OAKLAND, Car., Feb, 11.—The Catho- lic Ladies’ Aid Society of this city has already begun preparations for an elabor- ate charity ball to be rlvan on Easter Mon- day. Masonic Temple has been secured for the eventand the proceeds of the affair will be devoted to the relief of the numer- ous poor families in Oakland. Paderewski Comes Very High, OAKLAND, Car., Feb. 11.—Ignace Jan Paderewski, the% at pianist, will not be heard in Oakland., A locai manager of musical entertainments states that he of- fered Paderewski’s agent $2000 for a con- cert here and the same forone in San Jose, but the offer was refused. Seeking a Pardon. OAKLAND, CAL., Feb. 1l.—Rev. Mr. Anderson of the Golden Gate Methodist Church is making an effort to secure a par- don from the Governor fer Nicholas Rheiner, a contractor who is serving sixty days in the County Jail for battery upon Charles Miller. l FUTURE OF THE TRANSVAL Ptivate Advices From - South Africa Explain Cecil Rhodes’ Mission. TRICKS OF WITCH - DOCTORS. It Is Conceded on All Sides That the English Intend to Eventually Dispossess the Boers. OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FrRANCIECO Cu.x.,} 908 Broadway, Feb. 11, Some information from the Transvaal just received in private letters to Dr. O. L. Jones of this city, throws considerable light on the hurried return of Cecil Rhodes to South Africa from London. “My letters are now a month old,” said Dr. Jones to-day, “and yet the return of Rhodes is foreshadowed in them. A few weeks ago there was an attempt made to create the belief thatthe Americans and Englishmen under arrest were in danger of being shot. Having been in the'country so long, and so recently as I have, I telt that I could speak with some authority, and when the excitement was highest I said in an interview that the Boers would do no killing, and that the life of prisoner in the Transvaal was notatalla terrible existence. What I said was true, aad my most recent letters bear out the statement. Most of the Uitlanders are out on bonds and no one has been killed nor is likely to be. I am told that the prisoners were not even deprived abso- lutely of their liberty. They were allowed to walk outside the prison and frequent the places of amusement, and in some in- stances they even stayed away from the jail all night. The Boers always move slowly and in this case they seem to have moved slower than ever. “The people in the Transvaal believe that the policy of the Uitlanders is to en- tirely surround the Boer country, and when ready descend upon it. It was for 13 PAINE'S CELERY COMPOUND The Best Remedy in the World---It Makes People Well. There is one true specific for diseases arising from impure blood and a debilitated nervous system, and that is Paine’s celery compound, so generally prescribed by phy- sicians. It is probably the most remarkzable remedy that the scientific research of this country has produced. Prof. Edward E. Phelps, M.D., LL.D., of Dartmouth Coliege, first prescribed what is now known the world over as Paine’s celery compound, a posi- tive cure for dyspepsia, biliousness, liver complaint, neuralgia, rheumatism, all nerv- ous diseases and kidney troubles. For the latter, Paine’s celery compound has sue- ceeded again and again where everything else has failed. benefit of the public. Men, women and children wandered through the corridors and rooms all day. There was very general surprise expressed at the massiveness and | A BOER WITCH-DOCTOR OF THE TRANSVI\AL. [Reproduced from a painting made by Dr. 0. L. Jones of Oakland.] this se that Matabeleland was se- cure ow it is believed that Cecil Rhodes will approach the Transvaal from Rho- desia, and wili find or make som excuse for demanding an indemnity. It would never do for an expedition to leave Cape Colonv or Natal, as the affair would be altogether too open, but raids such as Jameson’s from the north cannot openly be charged to the English, and if Rhodes disguises his hand, as he is so well able to do, the man- ner in which the Boers will be deprived of their territory will be such as to leave lit- tle field for interierence from other powers, “Everybody seems to recornize the fact that the English have made up their minds to possess the wealth of the Trans- vaal if they can’t get the territory. Cecil Rhodes is as popular in the English colo- nies now as he ever was, and since his resignation I am told that he has taken a very active part in the secret society that exists for the union of all the colo- nies. That country is now_of supreme interest to gold miners and the trouble there will not cease for some time. Re- cent discoveries have made it certain that the country is richer even than was pre- viously supposed, but the fact is not being exploited, as the Uitlanders are not anx- jous for a large immigration until they have taken the cream of the gold from the mines.” Dr. Jones has just received a little medi- cine-case from Johannesburg that he lost in that country over a year age. It was recovered by a witch-doctorin 8 most re- markable manner. “The witch-doctor is one of the most remarkable sights in the Boer country,” said Dr. Jones, *“‘He is a doctor, a witch, a detective and everything that will turn in money. He professes to_trail by scent and whenever a white mran loses anythin, healways employs a witch-doctor to fin it. I lost my little case and had to leave the country before it was found, but my partner has since recovered it through one of these medicine men and has sent it to me.” Dr. Jones has on -exhibition a picture of a native doctor which he has just com pleted. He is a hideous sight and appears more likely to make a white man sick than to cure him. ALAMEDY'S CITY HALL, The Whole Town Turned Out to Inspect It Yesterday—Pleased With It. The Fallmer Girl’s Father Indignant That She Should Be Arrested for Vagrancy. ALAMEDA, CAL., Feb. 11.—The people of Alameda thronged through their new City Hall all day to-day. [t was the first time that most of them had seen its interior. The city officials had all moved in and settled down, and they were on hand, 3 52 03: ‘throwing their doors wide open for the lgm tons, $2 superior arrangement of the interior and the great abundance of room. Every de- partment of the city has more room almost than it knows what to do with, and yet there is an immense room, 80 feet by 30, that is not used at all. Very many as- cended to the tower, from which coign of vantage the town and its surroundings are viewed to better advanrtage than from any other eminence. Superintendent Frodden wason hand to show visitors around and explain the construction, and wasas proud of the achievement-as though it were his own particular house. When the people see what a fine City Hall they have ob- tained at tuch a very reasonable outlay thef universally approve the move that built-it. Nothing that was ever done in Alameda by the municipal government has proved to be so popular. The Fallmer Girl. ALAMEDA, CavL., Feb. 11.—Of the three young girls arrested for vagrancy on com- plaint of Mrs. Lydia Prescott of the Hu- mane Society, the parents of one—~the Fallmer girl—are going to contest. The girl was taken into custody by Constable von Kapff yesterday. Clara’s father, who is a newspaper agent on the broad-gauge local train, is indignant over his daugh- ter's arrest, and declares that she is cor- rect in deportment. He threatens to bring suit for damages against Mrs. Prescott for defamation of character. The Charity Ball. ALAMEDA, CAL., Feb. 11.—The charity ball took place last night. It was got up and managed by the Woman's Ex- | change, all of the proceeds ‘o go into the charity fund of that organization to be used from time to time to alleviate the dis- | tress of the worthy poor. These events have for years been considered the greatest annual social functions. Good music was provided last might and the floor of Armory Hall was filled with dancers, while tbe gallaries contained many inter- ested spectators. Bids Too High. ALAMEDA, CaL., Feb. 11.—The- pro- | osals to furnish the city of Alameda with , ynamos aud electrical _appliances for the ; enlarged electric-light plant, o regular meeting Monday night and co sidered by the Committee on Lights, were thought by a majority of the members to ! be too high. No conclusion was arrived | at, however, and further consideration of the proposals went over for one week. Brief Mention. ALAMEDA, Car., Feb. 11.—Captain A. H. Morse, 893 Union_street, is quite seri- ouely ill. He is a zetired sea captain. Captain A. H. McGregor has moved his family to San Frarcisco. Captain Me- | Gregor is the commander of the steam | whaler Orea. He had trouble in Oakland a few days ago with 3 man and knocked him down. It was a family trouble. ——— THE STOCK MARKET. Stocks showed no change worthy of remark yes- terday and business was qulet all day, the market clos ng at rather low prices. I he delinquent assessment sale of the Challenge Consolida‘ed Mining Company will be held to-day. ‘The bu!lion repors of the Fotosi for January Is as follows: \Worked at the Nevada miil 1030 tons of ore; gross proceeds in bullion, $20,632 03; reducing. $6180; net proceeds in bullio i assay value per tom, 320 tons, §31 87 gross average per ton, $20 cost of $1 03; ned at the '+Grangers.... net average perton, $14 03; mill worked 70.90 per cent; ore slimes considerably. Assessments Pending. [ Following is a list of assessments now pending: | |Delinay CoMpANY. No. |Amt. inthe | Sale Day. | | Board. 20| 05.Jan20 Feb 13 86 . 10 .Jan30 Feb 25 8% 20 .Feb 4/.Feb 6 81} March 9 6 3 March 9 52 ‘March 17 86l 2 March 12 11 0 'eb 16 March 10 27 06/.Feb17|.March 11 13 25).Feb 2| April 15.Mch 1. March 2! Mch 5] March 27 Mch 7.April 3 BOARD SALES, Following wera the sales in ths San Franclsce Stocx Board yesterday: REGULAR MORNTNG S&TSSTAN COMMRNOTNG 9: 30. 100 Bullion.. 0700 Savage. 500 Challnge.. 43 XN ....1.20/100 Union 300 Chollar....66300 Kentuck..05100 Y Jack.. 100 Conti. 10{500 Occidt!..1.10} Following were the sales In the Paciflc Stosk Board yesterday: REGUTAR mmearos ~10:13, .17 300CC&V2.0714/700 Potosi 00 . -05/400 .. 16/300 Chollar§214 200 Mono. 15100 641100 Oeeld]1 581300 Y Jacket..41 CLOSING QUOTATIONS. TUESDAY, Feb. 114 P. 3. Bid. Asked. Bld. Asked. 1 17 Jackson........ 40 60 — Nevad: een. 10 Occidental. 41 Ophir. 62 Overman 5 2,05/ Potost. 81 52 03/savage 47 49 1.10/Seg. Belcher... 08 09 06(Slerra Nevada 39 41 20|Scorpion {75 — OslSiiver HIIITD 01 03 07 Syndicace. o — Eureka Con.. — Umon Con.. 83 34 Gould & Curry. 40 42 Utah 07 09 Halo & Norers. 1,15 1.20) Yelloy 39 40 low v =04 STOCK AND BOND EXCHANGE. TUESDAY. Feb. 11-2 p. 3 UNITED STATES BONDS. Bid. Asked, Bid. Asked. U Sdscoup..109%% — |USas reg...10954 — MISCKLLANREOUS RON DL Cal-siCblebs. 10814 — 1Do. 20 1ss 6. — — CalElecL8s.106 = — [P&O Ry 6s.105 120 CotraCWbs. — 100 |P&Ch Ry 6s.10934105 Dpnt-stex-cp 77 95 [Pwl-st.RRSs. — 11614 EdsnL&P 6s.106%4 — |Reno, WL&EL — 105 F&CHRR6s106 — |RiverW Cofs — 100 Geary-stR58.100 105 |=actoP & L..1 10434 LosAngLGs. — 101 |SF&NPRRSs 9934100%y TDo,Gnted.65.10115103 |[SPRKAriz6s 94 = 96 MkistCbie6sl23 — [SPRECal6s. — 109%4 DoRyConss.. — 109 [SPRRCalds. — 9715 NevCNgR8s. — SPErRCalés. 9614 9715 NPCRR6s.1031, — 'SVWaterss..121% — N Ry Cal 65.100 ~ — |SVWateras.. 9y 8914 NRyCalbs. — 103 |StkinG&ES:102 10333 Oak Gas — 10435 SunstT&T6s. 100 Do, 2d i3 55.102 ° 105%y(Suttersiliss. 109 — Umnibus 6s.. 1194, — |VisaliaWCés — 93 PacRollMbs. — — WATER STOCKS. Contra Costs 40 — [San Jose..... — 98 MarinCo.... 49 63 |[SpringValley 9634 97 GAK STOCKS. Capital....... — 39 (PacificLight. 47 50 “ent .. 95— SanPrancaco 713 7234 Oak G LEH. 60% 5114 810cKtOD. .ere — 21 PacGasImp. TRiz 80 | 3 INSURAN CE STOCKS. FiremansFd.169 170 [Sun........... 60 — COMMERCIAL BANK STOCKY. AmerB&TC. — — |LohdonP&A.128% — Angio-Cal ... 8814 — |London&SF. — 30 BankotCal 231 240 (Merch Ex... 13— CalSD&TCo.. 5714 5814 Nevada, - - FirstNationl.177 180 - SAVINGS BANK STOCKS GerS&LCo..1420 — [Eav&Losn.. — 10214 HumbS&L.1000 — |Security.....226 275 Mutual...... — 41 |Union fruse800 830 SFSavUnionsa76 48714 STREET RAILROAD STOCKS. Callfornia....108 — |Oak,SL&Hay — 100 s 70 Fresidio..... 4% — 4455 447 Sutter-stlily - = =12 MISCELTANYOUS STOCKS. Alnska Pkes. 9614 9715 OceanicSSCo — 20 Bk DCoal Co. 10 %|PacAuxFA. 1 — CaiCoiMills., — —° |Pac Borax... 98 100 CalDrvDock: — — fPacI&NCo — 30 EdisonLight. 9714 99 (PacRoll Mill 2915 8234 GasConAssn. — ° — |ParfPainiCo. 635 Tig Ger Lead vo. 85— [PacTransCo. — 34 BaCasco.’ Lisg 14 [PeoTance @3 -~ u PCo.. 14 4 unset’ = Iudsomigs, 0 UMUEETGL S & Mer ExAssnl00 110 MORNING BEASION. Board—100 Hutchinson S P Co, 14; 54 S F Gas- light, s 30, 72 Street—50 Hawalian Commercial, 1134; 100 Hutchinson S P Co, 14; 10 S V Water, 9634, AFTERNON AESSI0) Roard—50 Hawaiian Commerci 11%; 110 Huichinson S P C 14 5 S V Water, 9634 Street—70 S V Water, 9694 , 1134 50 dd u%?‘xoo a::