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

~ THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 189 Interesting Report of Important Up-to-Date News Items in Alameda County THE GAS DID NOT SPARK, Its Failure to Do So Nearly Cost a Butcher His Life, HE MARRIED HIS SAVIOR. Several Attractions Are Being Ar. renged for the Observance of Washington’s Day. OARLAND OrFicE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,| 908 Broadway, Feb. 12, 1896, % Charles F. Taenzer of Thirteenth avenue played with a patent gaslighter last night and this morning he was discovered in his bed unconscious. His 1gnorance of the manverin which the machine works nearly cost him his life. Taenzer is an assistant in the butcher- shop ai1121 Thirteenth avenue. Last night he retired as usual, and as he was not around at the regular lime this morning his room was entered and it was found to be full of gas. Taenzer was almost dead and he was at once taken into the air and all the usual means of resuscitation were used. Dr. Wentworth worked over the asphyxiated man for several hours and Taenzer was ultimately revived. He said that when he went to his room he pulled the patent lighting affair at- tached to the gas, butas it did not ignite he paid no_attention to it and retired in the dark, He did not notice the smell of gas in the room and quickly fell asleep. An examination of the gasburner shows ihat although the gas was tarned on the arrangement that should have caused the spark was defective. TWO CELEBRATIONS. School Children and Y. M. I. to Appear in Good Programmes. OAKLAND, CaL., Feb. 12.—The spirit of petriotism has spread rapidly among the school children in Oakland, and now all are a: y preparing for the parade and demonstration on Washington’s birthday. Paul Uth will have charge of the move- ments of the children’s division, and each child will carry a flag. While the ladies’ cavalcade will be a feature, the gentlemen are also astir, and under the leadership of P.J. Keller will turn out in force. sday evening the large chorus will rse in the parlors of the First Con- nal Church, under the leadership P. Hughes. fajor E. A. Sherman, the Mexican war veteran, will be une of the speakers at the evening exercises, Another feature of the parade will be a presentation of “Uncle Sam” on horse- back, by Charles W. Corner, ex-license nspector. Mr. Corner’s birthday falls on th ; 22d, and this year he will be 70 years old. The programme of afternoon exercises has been changed somewhat, so that in- stead of orations and other exercises on the lake, the united bands will render an open-air concert during the regatta. A Dbarge wul be anchored in the lake and ar- ranged to accomodate the bands. The final movements of the parade will be interesting. The school children, who will be linec on either side of Broad- will review the balance of the proces- sion and then in unison szlute the flag. The bands will simultaneously strike wp the National hymn and ail will join in the singing. The Young Men’s Institute are com- pleting their plans for a fine celebration, to be bheld on Washington’s Birthday at the Exposition building. 'W.J. Hennessy, past president of American Council, No. & has been chosen president of the day. They have secured the services of Miss Lottie Crawford, a professional soprano; Miss Annie Hampel, soprano; W. Claire Wilson and Edward Manus, reader, to as- sist in the programme. Others will be added during the week. The address of the evening will be delivered by Rev. Ar- thur M. Clark of S8an Francisco. OURCES. COUNTY R Plans Being Pushed to Advertise Them Throughout the East. OAKLAND, Car.,, Feb. 12.—The State Development Committee of San Francisco have aroused considerable interest in this county over the proposea plan of adver- tising Alameda County and its resources. To begin with they have secured the ap- pointment of a committee of representa- tive citizens from all sections of the county to bhave charge of the work. This committee consists of Messrs. W. V. ‘Witcher, G. W. Asher, W. R. Dains, W. H. Weilbye, C. R. Yates, G. L. Fish and J. A. Remmel of Alameda; Mr. Russell of Haywards, H. H. Pitcher of Livermore end J. L. Barker of Bprkelej: The commitiee organized by selecting officers as foliows: W. H. Weilbye, presi- dent; W.J§ V. Witcher, vice-president; Webb N. Pearce, secretary. "The plan is to have a map publishad for distribution throughout the East. It isto be a State map in colors showing the re- gzions in which oranges, olives and other semi-tropical products flourish. - All of these paid for by the funds raised by the committee are to have upon the reverse side a full description of the county’s re- sources and products as well as a special m-l[p of Alameda County. he plan adopted to raise the funds is to request each town government as well as the County Supervisors to appropriate something. Then individuats will be ap- ealed to for subscriptions. Messrs. arker, Remmel, Russell, Pitcher, Yates and two others to be named by Messrs. Russell and Pitcher for the parts of the county not so far represented are to make the appeal. ASSESSOR’S PLANS.| He Will Work Along Similar Lines as Those Used Last Year. OAKLAND, CaL., Feb. 12.—County As- sessor H. P. Dalton is making prepara- tions for the annual assessment of property in the county, which will commence March L “There will be nogreat changes made in the force of men who will do the work this year. The experience of last year will give me better control of matters this year, but 1 see no reason why I should deviate any from the line I marked out last year. 1 donot anticipate so much trouble this vear, because I have the work better in‘ hand and can, as a matter of course, expe- dite it to better advantage.” % Electric Road Extension. OAKLAND, Can, Feb. 12.—The Oak- land, San Leandro and Haywards electric road has struag rails for the extension of its line on Twenty-third avenue, north- ward from Twenty-second street to the. Hammond tract, a distance ol half a mile. The work of track-laying will begin to- morrow. This work is undera franchise from the Supervisors, being outside of the city linuits. The extension at present will consist of only one track. Lincoln’s Birthduy. OAKLAND, Car., Feb. 12.—The birth- day of America’s martyred President was passed unnoticed here to-day by any pop- ular celebration. This absence of proper honors to one of the greatest men of the Nation has been observed and commented upon by some, and it meay result in some- In speaking of the work to-day he said:" l thing being done next year. One reason of the lack of note is the near approach of Washington’s Birthday, of which due note will be taken. The public schools were the { only ones to celebrate the day. Here the boys and girls were called upon to give some incidents of his life and history. The plan resulted in a very enjoyable time for the young people. He Is Not Satisfled. OAKLAND, Car., Feb, 12.—Antone Cle- cak, proprietor of the Louvre Saloon, whose license was revoked Monday night by the City Council, is to make an effort to get his case reopened. He invited Chief Lloyd to visit his glace to see how orderly it was, but the Chief, after making the inspection, told him the matter was now in the hands of the Council and he could do nothing for him. It is very prob- able Clecak will apply to the Council for a new license, but it is believed the Mac- donough estate will oppose him. Young Men’s League. OAKLAND, CAL., Feb. 12—Rey. C. H. obart, pastor of the FFirst Baptist Church, has organized the young men of that church into a Young Men’s League for the discussion of topics of the day and general parliamentary practice. A new residing officer is chosen for each meeting Ey lot, so that all may have the practice of that position. At their meeting last even- ing there were thirty-five present. The next meeting will be "held Monday, Feb- ruary 24, when A. L. Todd will preside. Greenwald Married, OAKLAND, Car., Feb. 12.—Police Offi- cer Frank J. Greenwald secured a license this afternoon to marry Susie Loza, and they were married during the evening. This is the sequel to quite a hittle ro- mance. The officer lost his wife several years ago, and since has kept bacheior’s uarters. Some time ago he secured Susie za to come to his rooms occasionally and put them in order for him. Sunday she found him almost asphyx- iated, and- with the prompt help she secured he was resuscitated. He had been growing fonder of the lady every day, and with this act he decided on a prompt reward, so he gave himself to her. Second Ward Republicans. OAKLAND, CaL, Feb. 12.—Two Repub- licans who hope to become State Senator, and one who is after another term as Supervisor, are listed for speakers at Thursday night's meeting of the Second Ward Republican Club at Milton Hall. That organization is now over 100 strong. Businéss at Thursday evening’s session in- cludes the selection of a treasurer and ex- ecutive committee. It is authoritatively [sdenied that the club is for T. B. Reed as Presidential choice of the nearing St. Lonis convention. The Bench Show. OAKLAND, Cawn., Feb. 12.—The Ala- meda County Sportsmen’s Assaciation has appointed the following committee to make nrmuiements for the proposed dog show to be held in this city: F. Eo Milier, W. L. Prather Jr., Clarence Crowell, H. and J. G. Barker of San Francisco. The show will probably be given in the Taber- nacle about Mey 20. This will bring 1tim- mediately after the bench show of the San Francisco club. His Hearing Lost. OAKLAND, Car., Feb. 12.—W. C. Moody, who _was injured while on his yacht, the Bonita, at long wharf, is re- gaining nis strength, but his hearing is almost certainly lost. This morning he tested it himself by blowing a whistle, making a deafening noise, but could not hear tle faintest sound. Slight Injuries. OAKLAND, Car, Feb. 12. — Tyler Henshaw, the son of Justice F. W. Henshaw of the State Supreme Court, was torown from his bicycle Monday evening in front of an electric-car. The motorman stopped the car in_time to prevent run- ning over the lad. He was quite severely bruised, but he is reported as recovering rapidly. He will be out in a few days. Paderewski to Come to Oakland. OAKLAND, Car, Feb. 12.—Manager Cooke of the Macdonough made a contract to-day with the manager of Paderewski by which the virtuoso will give one concert in this city on the eveninf of Washington’s birthday. The sale of seats commences next ednesday. The concert was .ar- ranged at the request of local music-lovers and the house will undoubted1y be packed. Change of Agents. HAYWARDS, CaAv., Feb. 12.—Frank B. Hooson has bought the agency of Tue CALL in this city from Mr. Allen, who has been agent for several years. With Mr. Hooson’s advent the big advances recently made by the paper in that district will be continued. Oakland Verein Eintracht. OAKLAND, Car., Feb. 12.—The seven- teenth annual grand masquerade ball of the Oakland Verein Eintracht will be held -at Germania Hall Saturday night. The committees have left nothing undone to make this a very successful affair. ewton HISTORY OF A DAY. Alameda County Happenings Told in Short Chapters. OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, 908 Eroadway, Feb. 12, ‘ The Lakeside Tennis Club will open the season at its courts on March 1. The Encinal Track Amateur Athletic Associa- tion has been incorporated to-build and man- age an athletic ground in Alameda. The Y. M. C. A. and High School boys have united in the construction of a cinder track and training grounds at Fifteenth and Market streets. The proposed bill of exceptions in the Muhlne}; cfi?e was filed to-day. Judge Green gave Attorney Nagle fifteen days to prepare his amendments. ‘ An officer will leave go-night for San Lnis Obispo to bring J. A. -gnn. the steptather of Age Majors, to Oakland. He was arrested by the Sherlff of the county where he has been living. 2 The Oakland Building and Loan Association has sued W. J. Laymance and others on 8 note and mortgage for 1500 on land on Kennedy street; also G. H. Bulzback to fereclose a mort- gege for $800 on & lot in the Alvin tract, The Chief of Police accepted to-day the in- vitation of the Washington’s birthday parade committee to participate in the exercises on the 22d. He has also promised to detail a piatoon of police officers to be at the head of the procession. A. K. P. Harmon, whose serious illness was reported a few days since, has not improved, and his condition is now regarded as very criti- cal. He is very weak and only the most watchful care has carried him along thus far in his fignt with disease. Rev. Dr. Coyle 4vill address the School De- partment,teachers, the High School pupils and the pupils of the seventh, eighth and ninth grades of the Grammar at-the First Congrega- tional Church on Friday, February 21. His subject will be “The Life and Character of Abraham Lincoln.” County Clerk Jordan will leave this after- noon for a trip through the county to select depaties to assist in the registration of voters, commencing next Monday. Jordan says he has matters weil in band at this juncture and will be ready to handle all lpgliclun for regis- tration after Monday next, when the work will commence. The case of William Clark, the aged East Oakland shoemaker, who is accused of tam- perln{vwllh small girls, was continued until next Wednesday, when' his attorney, William Hoff Cook, will make & motion to dismiss the information on the ground that the evidence was insuflicient to warrant holding the old man for trial. The Afro-American League of Alameds County met in the vestry of the A, M. E. Church last evening, with & goodly number in attendance. There was a general reviving and -grinding of axes preparatory to the coming campaign. The executive committee will meet on the 25th. A. F. Holland president, J. F. Summers secretary. Mrs. 8. C. Sanford still hasdwo cases of dog- fighters on her hands. These are all that re- main of the twenty or more who were arrested at Tke Bottomley’s barn several months ago. The cases were set for trial to-day in Ju %e Clift’s court. The absence of Attorney M. C. Chapman, who is representing the defendants, compelled a continuanee. J. P. Tyrrel: of 961 Kirkham street is prose- cuting a search for his brother, who was separ- dted from him 48 years ago iz Quebec, when he was only 12 years old. He has found over fifty Edward Tyrrells in the United States, but 50 Lr he has failed to locate his long-lost brother. Tyrrell says he intends to pursue his search as long as life lasts. Y first supposed. FOUND DEAD [N HIS RoOM A Bullet Wound Shows That It Might Be Murder or Suicide. WAS ON A PROLONGED SPREE. The Dead Man Recently Acquired a Fortune and Spent It With a Lavish Hand, * OAKLAXD OrricE S8AN FRANCISCO Cu.r..} 5 - 908 Broadway, Feb. 12. Luigi Trofelli, the nephew and heir of Lorenza Gussi, or Garibaldi, the old gardener who was killed at Center-street station by the engine of the local train as it returned to the pier at midnight about a year ago, was found dead in his room this m_ornlng. .He has been in partnership with Louis Ceselli on Seventh street up to the first of the year, but since tben he has been putting his time in seeing how much sour wine hé could drink. The deceased came into a portion of the estate left by the eccentric old gardener and evidently could not stand prospetity. He has been living in the old Garibaldi house. Antonio Valenceti, his only com- panion during the night, is in the City Prison, being held under suspicion of hay- ing had some hand in the man’sdeath. He declares, however, he knows nothing that oceurred after 11:30, when he retired leav- Trofelli awake, owing to trouble with his stomach. On the body was found $38 50. The body was removed to ‘the Morgue and Deputy Coroner Quellen dressed it. He found what appeared to be a bullet wound in the vicinity of the navel. He notified the officers who made the arrest. He found a bullet hole in the shirt and undershirt and a wound that appeared to be that of a bullet, but was unable to probe it. On one leg was found some dried blood and there was also a little on his shirt, but there does not seem to haye been much ex- ternal hemorrhage. Charles Lockren, who lives at 14571 Seventh street, just around the corner from Trofelli, says: *I attended the Acme exhibition last evening, reaching home about 11 o’clock. About 11:30 o’clock I heard a noise over at Trofelli’s as if some one had fallen or was throwh down. I went out to the back fence and looked over into Trofelli’s yard. I saw a man—not the deceased—come to the door. He reeled as if drunk. Idid not make any further investigation of the case. I know that Trofelli had been drink- ing considerably of late, but he did not cieate any great disturbance. I have often seen men going to his Plnce, one Sunday there being six or seven.” Valenceti, who is being restrained, is about 40 years of age, and is well known among the Italians of the city. He is un- able to speak English, but with the aid of an interpreter the following statement was secured : *‘Last night when Troffelli and I retired we were drunk. Isleptin the bed and he was on a cot on the floor in the same room. About midnight I wasawakened by a shot. I was too drunk to pay any attention to it and did not get up and investigate. This morning when I awakened thought Troffelll was still aslesp. I shook him and then discovered he was dead. I was surprised and thought that he must have killed himself. There was no one in the house but Troffelli and myself when we went to bed.” A man named Rosso, who resides at 869 Atlantic ‘street, was among the party who spent the early evening with Trofelii and his associate. He has reported to the officers that over two gallons of sour wine was disposed of during the evening, and that Trofelli threatened to commit suicide. Further, he says the threat was not a new one, but that he often made it when under the mfluence of sour wine. Trofelli came to Oakland from Stockton after the death of his uncle. He was not located until after the estate passed into the hands of the Public Administrator. Trofelli and his brother succeeded in being appointed administrators. The brother is now believed to be in Stockton. Deceased was formerly a vegetable-gardener, and at one time worked in San Mateo. The officers found a heavy revolver in the bureau drawer to-day with one cham- ber empty. The matter is much of a mystery, and may take some days to solve satislactorily. A NOVEL ENTERTHNVENT It Will Shortly Be Given by the Ladies of the Unitarian Church. Two Masquerade Balls—A Boy’s Fall From a Tree—Fixing the Water Rates—General News. ALAMEDA, CaL., Feb. 12.—The ladies of Unity Circle, Unitatian Church, will give a unique entertainment in Linder- man ‘Opera-house. Some twenty ladies, both maids and matrons, will hold an open session of ‘The Influential Order ot Chocolate Bon Bons.” Itwill be a sort.of musical comedy, the libretto of which is by E. C. Davis and the music by Theodor Vogt. The presiding officers of the lodge are: The worthy high caramel, assistant worthy high caramel, keeper of the saccha- rine portal, recording gumdrop and keeper of the key to the bon-bon box. ¥ell From a Tree, ALAMEDA, CAL., Feb. 12.—A little boy named Sam Davis fell yesterday from the limb of an eucalyptus tree on Park avenue to the ground, a distance of thirty feet, and injured both knee caps. Et, is estimated that 3000 persons visited the new City Hall on inspection day. . E. Pettes, who fePl from a bicycle and was run over by a wagon several days ago, was'hurt more seriously than was at He complains of difficulty of breathing; and it is thought congestion has been caused by the wagon passing over him. A Cruel Mother. ALAMEDA, Cav., Feb, 12—Mrs. Fran- cis, of McPherson street, is having plenty of trouble with the Humane Society. Mrs, Lydia Prescott, its secretary, recently had occasion to ln’ke_ Mrs. Francis’ daughter Annie under her protecting wing, and yes- terday Mrs. Prescott took a younger girl away from her mother, having ‘ienmed that the mother was accustomed to cruelly treating it. Dedication of the City Hall. ALAMEDA, Car., Feb.12.—The formal exercises marking the dedication and ac- ceptance of the new City Hall, will take Elaco to-morrow evening, They will be eld in the Council chamber,and at their ¢onclusion dancing will take place in the library hall, which will be gorgeously decoratea for the occasion. Two Masquerade Balls. ALAMEDA, CaL., Feb. 12.—The annual masquerade ball of the Verein Germania will take rlm next Saturday evening in their hall on Lincoln avenue. Alameda Parlor of Native Daughters will give its 13 annual masquerade ball in Armory Ball February 21. To Fix the Water Rates. ALAMEDA, CAL, Feb. 12.—The City Trustees will meet in executive session a week from this evening and fix the water rates for the ensuing year, It is believed that there will be little or no change from the present rates. e A HORSE IN THE CELLAR. Exciting End of 2 Runaway Horse From Redwood Canyon. OAxLAXND OFFicE SAN FrANcISCO CArLL, 908 Broadway, Feb. 12, } William Riley, whom all the citizens of Redwood Canyon speak of so highly, made a mistake last night. He was at Hay- wards and the cautiousness which has marked his career for many years was not followed. In the end he may be called upon to provide Daniel Stuart of Hay- wards with a horse and pay a bill incurred for repairing a damaged buggy. Riley was in town all yesterday after- noon and toward evening he commenced to tinge some of the most prominent sights of Haywards a delicate rouge. As time wore on the rouge deeened in tint and eventually changed into a lustrous erim- son. ‘When advised to go home Mr. Riley of Redwood Canyon did as he was told, but by some mistake he jumped into Dan Stuart’s buggy and drove off before the owner could prove the mistake to the flee- ing Riley. Stuart jumped into another buggy and gave chase. It wasa wild ride. The enthusiastic Riley saw Stnart behind him, and being in the best of humor for a spin, and kuowmq that he was on the bome stretch, he let out the reins with marked liberality. Stuart also whipped up, and as his driving was more steady than that of Riley he overtook the Red- wood man in the canyon. Then the trouble commenced. Just how hostilities began has not been learned beyond the shadow of a doubt, but a few minutes after the meeting Mr. Riley was regretting that he had notaken the right rig.” So_excited were the two men that their spirit was communicated to the team that Mr. Riley had taken from Haywards. The horses fumed and pawed and’ finally ook to their heels, and half an hour later dashed at full speed down the main street of Haywards. At the corner of B and Castro streets the team ran onto the sidewalk, and one of the horses disappeared down the cellar en- trance to the Louvre saloon. It was in- stantly killed and the other was badly injured. Mr. Rily took advantage of the oppor- tunity afforded by Mr. Stuart attending to his runaway horses to jump into the other buggy and go home. Mr. Stuart, being left alone in the dark and the canyon, had to walk back to Haywards. When hearrived he heard of the accident to his team, and now he declares that he wants a new horse, and Riley hints at recompense for battery. The two men are well known, and the affair is being discussed in half the county. AN UNSELFISH PRIEST, Father Serda Uses Personal Gifts for the General Good of AlL An Item in His Annual Report That Was a Surprise to His Par. ishioners. OARLAND OFFIcE SAN FRANCISCO CAL'L.} 908 Broadway, Feb. 12. Rev. Father Serda, pastor of Temescal, has reported to his church the financial business of the past year. The report cre- ated some surprise on_account of the dis- play of unselfishness shown by the pastor. At the conclusion of his report Father | Serda said: *“This item of $325 needs a word of explanation. You know that in the middle of June last you celebrated with me my silver jubilee. On that occa- sion you gave me several very fine gits, ipcluding a purse of $325. “I received from you these gifts with exceedingly great joy, especially as I know that they were given on a spontaneous movement from your loving hearts. Al- though handsome, indeed, I appreciated them, not so much for their value, as for the expression of your love they repre- sented tome as your pastor, along with your congratulations. Thank God, I am getting along with the salary I received. | (Father Serda receives §750 year and houseliold expenses. | “Of course, if I had needed a suit of clotbes very bad I would have bought me one out of this money; butas I did not need it Idid with it what a good father generally does with the gifts he receives from his children. 1 turned the money into the treasury of the church for your own benefit. The other gifts being things used in divine service will also remain in the church. I was happy beyond expres- sion and the oniy thing I regret is, as I was told, that many people had to be seat awoy, as there was' not standing-room enough in the hall.” ‘About eight years ago Father Serda vis- ited his native place in Europe. On that occasion his pariskioners presented him with a purse of $430. While in Paris he boughkt a beautifill statue, which cost $450, and presented it to his parish. B'NAI B'RITH ELECTION. A New Administration Installed Which Contemplates Making Improvements in the Hall. The annual meeting of the directors of the B’nai B’rith Hall was held last evening in execuiive session. The reports of the officers were read, followed by the election of officers for the ensuing year. Those elected were: President, J. L. Franklin; ‘vice-president, 8imon Baruch; secretary, Jacob Levison: treasurer, Ben Harris; janitor, Jonas Heiman. A committee of three for drafting reso- Iutions of thanks to the retiring president, Louis Cohen, was appointed, consistin gr E. J. Wolfe, Julius Platshek and M, P. tein. President Franklin appointed the fol- lowing standing committees: Finance— Bert Kahn, Max Marcuse and Simon Soch- stadter; hall committee—Adolph Krom- berg, Marcus Mayer and' Max Heyman; auditing committee—Abrabam Jonas, Jo- seph Morris and M. Lobiuier. The new administration intends to thoronghly renoyate the hall. The lod; rooms will be enlarged and fitted with t| Iatest modern improvements, and a new floor will be laid in the main hall. After the election the membersadjourned to a banquet given by Mr. Franklin, - —————— AN ELOPING COUPLE Spoiled a Fine Home Wedding at Ta- coma—All Is Forgiven, “Come home. All is forgiven.” Such was the tender message which the wires conveyed to Mr. and Mrs. John R. Cootes of Tacoma, who are enjoying the delights of their first honeymoon at the New West- ern Hotel, in this Cl’?’. Ty They eloped from Tacoma, were married in Victoria, and came to San Francisco on their wedding m‘p. 2l The romance of the affair is somewhat dimmed by the announcement of George Hazzard, the pirl's father, that a home wedding at Tacoma would have been given ] if he had known of the contemplated mar- riage. BERKELEY BOND ELECTION $200,000 Needed for Putting Up School Buildings and a ‘Wharf, WHY THEY ARE WANTED Aid for Teachers—The Boy Who Tried to Beat His Way—Football Advisory Committee. BERKELEY, CaL., Feb. 12.—An election will be held in Berkeley next Saturday, the 15th inst., for the purpose of deciding whether the town shall be bonded for $200,000, to be expended for the erection of four new school buildings and a suitable wharf at West Berkeley. A circular, setting forth the principles involved in the erection of these improve- ments'was. issued to-day by the Good Gov- ernment Ciub, through tis committee, consisting of James L. Barker, John H. Foy and H, D. Irwin. Concerning the schools the circular says: The 1nerease in the number of school chil- dren, os shown by the census dnrln&)fllfi past five years, has been from 1162 to 2500. The accommodations to-day are totally de- ficient, and the yearly increase, if adequate provisions are made, will require double the preseut capacity within the next five years. The High School’has had a phenomenal growth, the enrollment increasing in five Yyears from 72 to over 300. In this department there are only four rooms, with & capacity of 197, to accommodate over 300 pupiis, the number at present en- rolled—a sad commentary on the inadequate :.L-commndl.llpns of our rapidly growing own. 3 Five years ago Berkeley was confronted with & similar condition. She met the emergency by issuing bonds to pruvide the needed build- ings. The beneficial effect of such action has been demonstrated by the towa'’s rapid growta | since the: date, even during & period of ab- normal business depression. Looking et the question as a business propo- sition, we can reasonably expect that the is- suance of bonds will attract to Berkeley a very desirable class of citizens and that at least an average of 150 families will be induced to lecate with us yearly for the next five years. This alone will ‘surely increase our taxable valuation to cover the interest and pay off the principal on the bond issue. The average assessed value of & lot in Berke- ley having a frontage of fifty feet will not ex- ceed $300, and the vearly tax on the same for ‘t)l;esf proposed bonds will not exceed 30 cents r lot. In relation to the wharf the following was said: 1. There are no public facilities at present where dockage and wharfage at reasonable and uniform rates can be secured. The wharf Wwhich is in existence now is controlled by a corporation which establishes dockage and wharfage rates in accordance with its own ideas and to further its own business ends. 2, A ruim-or-my eighty feet in width to ship channel is promised iree of charge at this time. If Berkeley had to condemn & right-of-way, the case could be kept in court for years, an finally, i successful, would cost & large amount of money. 3. The building of this wharf by the town would guarantee to every one seeking loca- tions foe manufacturing ‘or other industries reasonable and uniform rates of dockage and wharfage. We have many men in our midst able and willing to work, but unable to secure it. Capital is very cautious, and we should do ell in our z)ower to remove objections to its investment in our town. 4. With the establishing of manufacturing and other industrial enterprises comesincrease in the taxable wealth of the town. 5. Sta‘istics compiled show that during the month of September, 1895, 3000 tons of freight Puxed over the private wharf now in ex- stence, with its meager and unsatisfactory facilities. With the building of the pm?osed wharf a better freight_ferry system would in all probability .soon be inaugurated and the above amount would be largely increased. 6. A large proportion of the merchandise consumed in Berkeley is now hauled by team from Oekland, a disiance of five miles. In the matter of the handling of coal alone, from Berkeley wharf instead of Oakland, & saving of at least 50 cents per ton would be effected. 7. The voting of bonds for the wharf would add to the taxes as follows: For sinking fund each year, one-fortleth of For interest first year, 5 per cent. Total On the present assesses 000 this would add only about 70 cents on the $1000, and this amount would decrease each year because of the payments on the principal and the increase in the assessed valuation. Itis safe to predict that within five years the actual incresse in taxation by reason of the wharf bonds will not be more than 50 cen1s on the $1000. 8. Berkeley contains at least 12,000 inhabi- tants, and there are more than 5000 people outside of Berkeley who would be iributary to the proposed wharl, The town has a long line of water front and no public_wharf facilities. With a _population, nrndl{ increasing, num- bering 17,000 souls now tributary thereto, can any one say that a substantial public wharf is .not a necessity? g These statistics and points of informa- tion are furnished through the Good Gov- ernment Club, which is made up of repre- sentative citizens from various parts of Berkeley, and have the indorsement of the West Berkeley Progressive Club, a dis- tinctively West Berkeley institution. The Liquor Fight. BERKELEY, CaL., Feb. 12.—The Berke- ley liquor fight has not yet come to an end. The decision of Judge Frick that the ordinance under which the keepers of the “Speak Easies” have been arrested is void, bhas not been accepted as final by the authorities of Berkeley. The liquor which was confiscated when Marshal Lloyd made his raids a_short time ago is still kept at the Town Hall and is still held as ¢vidence that may yet be needed. The case of Fred ;Fonzo, who was con- victed of thejsame charge as was Stricker, whose appeal Judge Frick sustained, is now pending on gappeal, and it is saia that efforts will be made to bring it before Judge Greéne. Considerable unfavorable comment is heard in Berkeley among those ‘who are especially concerned in the matter, that. Judge Frick's decision was merely a verbal one. The case is of ex- treme importance to Berkeley and those concerned would like to see a written decision, so that the dpoin(s upon which it rests can be reviewed. Tne Town Board has not yet taken any steps to frame a new liquor ordinance, though if the old one be finally defeated a new one will with- out doublheg ssed at once. The right has already been one which has involved considerable expense for Berkeley. Ever since the liquor seized by Marshal Lloyd was placed in the Town Hall a watchman has been detailed to guard it everx night, and his bill for ser- vices is already a large one. Teachers’ Aid Society. 'BERKELEY, Car., Feb. 12.—The pro- posed Berkeley Public School Teachers’ Aid Society has been partially, organized with Miss Eleanor Smith as president an Miss A. F. Keefer secretary. The officers are only temporary, and will hold their positions until the next mee:ini only, when a constitution and set of by-laws will be adopted and permanent officers will be chosen. ‘ The following Berkeley teachers have signed the charter membership roll of the society : Prindfi-l 8. D. Waterman, Clara M. Partridge, M. E. Wilson, 8. M. Mc- Clure, Emma S. Wilkes, Lydia Atterbury, Sarah T. French, Eleanor Smith, Anna R. Wilson, Fannie W. McLean, Olive Harper, M. Libbie Brehm, Etta Ellerhorst, Anna G. Graber, Jeannette Barrows, Lita ‘Woodworth, Mrs. Norman, Lida Codding- ton, H. M. oxapettz. Sarab Fox, Marietta Higgins, May Huddart, A. F. Keefer, Rose M. Dobbins. ‘Woman’s Auxillary Election. BERKELEY, Oan; Feb. 12.—The Woman's Auxiliary of the Unitarian church has elected new officers as follows: President, Mrs. William 8. Wattles; vice- president, Miss Caroline Bates; treasurer, uation of $8,500,- Mrs. M. D. Marsh; secretary, Mrs. W. A. Grover; members of the board other than the officers,” Mrs. H. A. Chase and Mrs, William Hume. At the annual meeting of the society a report of the retirin treasurer,” Mrs. Walter Gate, was read, showing receipts during the past year to | have been $835 48. .Valentine Festival. BERKELEY, Car,, Feb. 12.—On next 'nday evening the Christian Endeavor Sociely of the First Presbyteriau Church will give a valentine festival and enter- tainment, followed by a supper, at Shat- tuck Hall, The hall ‘will be elaborately decorated for the occasion, and around the sides, will be booths in which icecreawm, confectionery, flowers, fancy work, valen- tines and bric-a-brac will be furnished. Tried to His Beat Way. BERKELEY, CaL., Feb. 12.—Fred Wil- son, the boy who was found in a boxcar at West Berseley a few days ago, about to steal a ride m{.os Angeles, is still under arrest. Application has been made to the Oakland Humane Society to look after the bo.{._ Father Phillips has signified his willingness 1o take the lad in charge, but 10 action in the case of thé runaway has been taken. Football Advisory Committee. BERKELEY, Car., Feb. 12—At the meeting of the university athletic execu- tive committee this afternoon a football advisory committee for the year of '96 was appointed, consisting of Regent J. B. Rein- stein, Walter Henry, Oscar Taylor and Mr. Magee, director of physical culture at the university. It will be the duty of this committee to advise the management, when it seeks such advice. TENOR GUILLE'S SUCCESS, His Brilliant Singing as Rada- mes in “Aida” Last "Evening. Mme. Tavary Sustains Her Laurels. “Carmen” Is to Be Given To-Night. All the theaters continue to do good business, the bills being exceptionally at- tractive. At the Baldwin ‘“Aida,” redolent with the air of the Egypt of the Pharaohs, was given its second presentation last night with the same list of principals sustaining the leading roles as in its first production, with the exception that Tenor Guille ap- peared as Radames, a role in which he Guille, the Popular Tenor. has sung under Verdi’s own direction at the Grand Opera in Paris. Guille has sweet magic in his voice and easily wins his audience in forceful and tuneful expression. His melodious notes are pure, of marvelous timbre and scope, and he is & delightful and intense inter- preter of grand-opera roles. He receivea an ovation in his first appearance and held his audience in perfect enjoyment of the beauty of his voice, which was in fine condition. . Mme. Tavary in the title role was heard in a part well suited to her brilliant vocal abilities, and she but repeated her success in her first appearance in this part, as also did Mme. Doree as Amneris, whose pic- lures?ue and charming appearance added greatly to her pleasing interpretation. _ Max Eugene again gave a delightful impersonation of Amouasro, and Signor Abramoff and Mr. Schuster were heard to excellent advantage. To-night ““Carmen’’ will be given, with Mme. Doree, and to- morrow “Faust,” with Guille in the title role. READING CIRCLE ESSAYS, Brilliant Papers Read by Mem- bers of the Catholic Literary Society. Mrs. Paul P. Hay Describes the Objects of the Union and Speaks of Future Work. There was a large attendance of mem- bers of the Catholic Educational Union and admirers of the new literary move- ment at last night’s open session of the San Francisco readirg circles. Five essays were read, to the edification and delight of the audience. After Professor Harrison had given an operatic recital’on tne organ Miss Adelaide Eisen rendered a piano solo. The first essay was upon the subject of “Monasticism, or What the Monks Have Done,” by Miss Mary Geary of Mont- | gomery Circle. An essay that deeply impressed the audience with its depth and elegance was that of Miss Neilie g&uguire ot Thomas ?quin-s Circle, on “*Pre-christian Civiliza- ion,” The Press Club quartet sang selections with its wonted brilliancy and responded gracefully to a lond call for an encore. Miss May. Barry of Cathedral Circle in an essay on “Christian Art” treated the subjectin a- delightful manner. She said that ‘‘quietly, steadily, grandly did Chris- tian art reach the height of its glory in the middle ages.” In an essay on “‘A Rndlnfi;Clmle.” Mrs. Paul B. Hay of Archbishop Riordan Circle told everything about reading circlesin a very pleasant way. “The first duty and proyvince of a reading circle,” Mrs. Hay said, *‘is to rouse, cultivate and nurture a taste for reading, and to prepare and put into the hands of readers the best possible selection of books. These circles are de- signed for young and old.” ?E.W. Henderson of St. Ignatius read a really clever paper on *‘Lacordaire,”” ———— The Alexandria’s Trouble: H. H. Dunlap and his wife, Charlotte Dunlap. essees of the Alexandria Hotel on Sutter street, are three months behind in their rent and W. B. Morgen, the assignee of Emeline Wallace, who leased the house, is sui; fore- close on a chattel mortgage on the ngs of the hotel, which was given as aecurity.,ql"he hotel was leased for five years from November 25, 1896, the total rent to be $55,800, payable monthiy, $800 & month for the first y"'"&g”" a month for the second year and § 2 month for ¢he third year. MURPHY STARTED EAST, The Salem Man Who Is Badly Wanted for Bank Theft, TROUBLE OVER THE REWARD. Judge Bahrs Denied Him Relief—He Says He Will Never Reach Home Alive. Clarence M. Murphy, who *is badly wanted in Salem, Mass., for a bank theft, started last evening under the care of Mar- shal Hart, who was sent ous here for him. His departure was made a few hours after Judge Bahrs had denied his application for a writ of babeas corpus. His attorney, Colonel Eddy, in applying for the wnit found error in the papers of extradition in two places—the crime had not been specified any more directly than as larceny, which might lead to the infer- | ence that it was petty larceny, an offenss not extraditable, and the private secretary of the Governor, and not the Governor himself, had signed the warrant. Judge Bahrs wrote an opinion on the case, in which he answered both points. As to the tirst one, he cited Supreme Court cases to show that when the terms felony, larceny or any other general term were used it included all degrees of the crime specified. As to the second point, he held that the great seal of the State, which was affixed to the warrant, was sufficient evi- dence of the "approval of the Governor, even though he himself had notsigned the document. He therefore denied the writ. About 4:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon City Marshal Hart of g;\]em and his deputy went to the City. Prison to take Murphy back with them. When they reached his | cell Hart said: “Well, Murphy, I have come to take you back.”’ ““It will take a better man than you to take me back,” sneered Murphy. ““‘All right,”” said Hart. “I will try it, | anyhow.”” Murphy retorted by using an_expression more forcible than ‘polite, and defied the Marshal to take him out of the ceil. Captain Robinson, who was present, or- dered three trusties to assist the Marshal and bis deputy, and Murphy was_dragged out of the cell and the handcuffs slipped over his wrists, Then ne became quieter, but remarked to the Marshal, “You'll never get me there alive.” As he was leaving the prison Marphy shouted, “I want it publicly known that J. P. Allen has got a share of the reward for my capture, —— him.” The $500 check as a reward for Murphy’s capture was yesterday handed by Marshal Hart to Private Detective Chappelle on the understanding that he would divide the money among those entitled to it. There are four claimants, J. P. Allen, with whom Murphy and his wife lived at 462 Santa Clara avenue, Alameda; Attor- ney Gaston Straus, Private Detective Chappelle and Policeman W. F. Brophy. Allen learned through Murphy’s wife that her husband was a defauiter and he communicated his information to Attor- ney Straus. ‘An arrangement was made that Murphy would meet Ailen at San- some and California streets on Friday, January 31, and Chappelle was to be on hand to arrest him. The programme was carried out, but when Murphy was taken to police headquarters he escaped from the detectives’ room by jumping out of the window and was recaptured by Police- man Brophy, who madea claim for a share of the reward and was backed up by his superior officers. What disposition shnppelle will make of the $500 remains to e seen. Shot His Wife. Charles Schopess, & peddler living on Broad- way, shot his wife in the hip yesterday noon. He was afrested and charged with an assault to commit murder. Several days ago he beat ber almost to death with thé same pistol. Family troubles were the cause of both assaults. The woman is not seriously wounded. 7 87 § il Wi!.h a better understanding of the transient nature of the many phys- ical ills which vanish before proper ef- forts—gentle efforts—pleasant efforts— rightly directed. . 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