The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, March 17, 1896, Page 13

¥ THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1896. 13 Interesting Report of Important Up-to-Date News Items in Alameda County INHONOR OF ERIN'S SAINT, Celebration of the Class of ‘96 of St. Mary's College. “VINCIT AMOR PATRIE.” The Gold and Green of Ireland Wreathed With the Stars and Stripes. FESTIVAL AT ST. PATRICKS.| The Patron Saint Honmored With Oratory, Poetry and Song. OAxLAND OrrrcE SAN FrANCISCO CALL,} 908 Broadway, March 16. The large exhibition hall of St. Mary’s College never presented a more animated | picture than to-night. The ciacs of ’96 i celebrated the anniversary of St. Patrick | with marked enthusiasm before s large an- dience, which was generous in its appre- ciation of the varied efforts of the students and of the spirit of the occasion. Over the platform was the class motto, ‘“Vincit Amor Patrie.” The platform was decorated with the Orchestral , “Bright Strains of Patriot | P Fnge, y St ...String Band Vhite, Sonoma s Kate O’ Neill Ham Coleman | Recitation ant Specialties.. W. Feeney and A. D. Sutherland. San Francisco Songs and wit Silver Tone Quartet Recitation, “Erin's El 58 Sabina Flanagan Song, **Belis 0t Shando: Final anthems—* Ameri — and “God Save Irelanc "By the choir and andience | i | | spangled Banner” | | i GARRITY PAYS. The Attorney Accepts the Dictum of the Supreme Court and Turns ‘ Over His Bail. OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,| | 908 Broadway, March 16. } | The contempt case of Attorney Garrity is finished and the attorney has paid his | fine. About a month ago Judge Wood de- | clared Attorney Garrity guilty of contempt | in the Police Court and fined him $25, with | the alternative of one day in jail. * Garrity 1 appealed the case and it went before the Supreme Court, on the ground that the | Whitney act, under which the Police Court was created, was unconstitutional, | and that therefore no such court exists. The Supreme Court decided otherwise | and ordered that the defendant be re- | manded. To-day Judge Ellsworth in the Superior Court entered a final order upon the writ of habeas corpus in the case of the attor- | ney, remanding the prisoner into custody. | Later in the day Attorney Garrity’s bail of | $25, which was deposited with the police | office, was paid into the court as his fine. | This ends the case. ——————— CORRAL HOLLOW STAGE. | | One May Soon Be Inaugurated Between i Livermore and the Coal Mines. | LIVERMORE, Car., March 16.—J. L. Miller, the Southern Pacific Company’s local agent, beiieves that a stage line from Livermore over the ‘‘hill” to the mines will pay. As soon as the Corral Hollow road is finished, which will be in a few weeks, all the ccal mine traffic heretofore | enjoyed by Livermore will be diverted | unless the stage Jine expedient is resorted to. A great deal of the San Francisco pas- senger travel would naturally prefer the route via Livermore and stage to the eighty miles of railroading from this point SAYS SHE IS A BIGAMIST \ A Sepsational - Affidavit Read at the Hearing of the Adams Petition. WAS THE WIFE OF DR. DAY. The Wife’s Prayer for Alimony and Counsel Fees Is Argued and Submitted. OAKRILAND OFrice SAN FrANcrsco CALL,) 908 Broadway, March 16. Fred Adams’ attorney presented a strong affidavit to-day in support of his suit to have his marriage annulled. It affirmed that at the time the clandestine marriage took place the woman he was wedding as Miss Anita Day was known as the wife of Dr. Day of San Francisco, and had so de- clared herself. 5 The proceedings to-day consisted of the hearing of Mrs. Adams’ petition for ali- mony and counsel fees. She sets forth that she is in St. Louis without funds, whereas her husband (Adams) is rich and can easily afford to contribute to her sup- port. A second affidavit sets forth that she is Adams’ truly wedded wife, and as such is entitled to the assistance sought. Attorney Fox claimed the affidavits only replied to one allegation of the plaintiff. The defendant asserted she is the wife of young Adams. This he denied, and as- serted that the marriage which had been performed between his client and the de- fendant is void, because at the time she was the wife of 2 man named Day, who was alive at the time and who is yet alive. Mr. Fox read an affidavit signed by ‘W. J. Harris setting forth that the affiant knows the defendant, and that at the time WT A Kelly, Orater Peter J Seor acse, Presrgent ’ M J Kiely, Poct> green and gold flag of Ireland, wreathed in graceful folds with the stars and stripes. On the blackboards around the room were colored drawings of the students, some of them grotesque, some picturesque and all artistic. Every seat was filled when the president, Rev. Brother Agnon, took his seat. P. J. Soracco of Sutter Creek, in his ca- pacity as president of the day, made a speech of welcome, touching briefly on the motives for their assembling. M. St. John Kiely of Grass Valley was the poet of the day.and his effort was prettily attuned to the theme, which was the example of Ireland’s patron saintasa patriot. - The whole poem was good, but a verse here and there was particularly note- worthy, and Mr. Kiely’s effort was loudly applauded. Aloysius P. Mallon recited an extract from Grattan’s “‘Declaration of Rights” in clear, convincing tones, that were plainly ible all over the large hall, John F. Sullivan chose for the subject of his essay, “0'Connell,”” and his brief sketch of the great I man was complete and interest- mng. lliam J. Rattigan sang a comic gong, entitled, “Why Paddy’s Always Poor,” the inference being that he was always too hopest to be rich. A short drama, in costume, *‘The Sara- cen Brothers,” was very dramatically ren- dered. J. Edward Tne‘lur was Saladin, Joseph M. O'Donnell Melek Ahdol, and J. }{’enry Long Omar. The parts were well sustained and the costumes were ex- ceedingly appropriate. Hugh McIsaac closed the first Ean of the programme with an essay on “The Liberty Bell.” ‘William Albert Kelly, the orator of the day, delivered a stirring oration. Mr. Kelly had evidently given much thought and study to his work, and the result showed much talent. The recitations of H.J. Swords and J. L. Taaffe were very clearly rendered. During the second part a scene from ‘‘Julius Casar’’ was presented in costume by George M. Casar as Brutus and John L. A. Jaunet as Cassius. This piece was the gem of the evening, and the declamation of both would have done credit to professionals. The aunartets were rendered by W. J. Rattigan, R. G. Drady, J. L. Taaffe, H. J. Swords, J. L. Jaunet, G. E. Hayward, J. W. Solen, P. A. Dun- worth, J. F. Scllivan, J. H. Long, and most of them received an encore. The: members of the class of '96 are: John L. Jaunet, William A. Kelly, Maurice J. Kiely, Hugh J. Mclsaac, Joseph M. O'Donnell, James G. Sweeney, Louis V. Brignole, Aloysius P. Mallon, Henry J. Swords, John F. Suliivan, Peter J. So- racco, 7. Edward Taylor, Joseph L. Taaffe. The following constituted the committee af arrangements: F. J. Richardson, 8. J. Soracco, L. V. Brignole, J. G. Sweency, H. J. Mclssac, J. L. A. Jaunet. Sl o MORE CELEBRATIONS. Rev. Father McNally WIIl Preside at a St. Patrick’s Day Festival. OAKRLAND OrFIcE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,} 908 Broadway, March 16. To-morrow morning St. Patrick’s day will be celebrated at the church of the patron saint in West Oakland. ~The serv- joes will commence at 10 o’clock with a 3 hi; mass, conducted by the pas- :grenllirév. lg‘gthex J. B. McNally. The ser- mon will be delivered by Father Dionysius Lane of San Francisco, and four priests wili assist in the other services. In the evening Germania Hall will be the scene of festivities. Here the Rev. Father McNally, one of the most whole- souled priests ir California and without a peer in ability to engineer an evening's en- thusiasm, will preside over the following programme: Orchestral strains. American and Irish Alrs -St. Patrick’s Choir athleen M'vmfi?'é"’;li‘{fié'xvfixfh i “In o ress nke e Miss Jettie Noone Misses McCarthy her McNally's President Gartield Recftation—Extracts fio; Oration on the Death or at ihe Capitol in Sacramento. ... Ed Flanigan Funnities..... M. J. Hooley of the Oakland Theater Humorous and instructive skeiches in his own WBY 2eruenaesnen sensne sesnss o nsndh€X, HOSDOTOUGH around by Stockton. On Thursday E. H. Prentice, “district freight agent of the Southern Pacific, was in Livermore and discussed the stage line matter with Mr. Mitchell and other citizens and eviuced much interest in it. He promises to send a man to Livermore to' investigate the matter. - | HISTORY OF A DAY. Alameda County Happenings Told in Brief Chapters. OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, 908 Broadway, March 16. Robert Lane, who is awaiting trial on two charges of burglary, has disappesred. He was released on bonds approved by Justice Swasey of Alameda. A. P. Tennant has brought up the old propo- sition to sprinkle the streets with salt water. The matter is now before the Board of Public Works for investigation. The steamer Excelsior, which sailed from San Francisco on the 11th with & party of Oak- Janders en route to Cooks Inlet, Alaska, is re- ported among the arrivals in Seattle, The suit of Mrs. Nicholas Neary against Mrs. Alice Hart, formerly widow of George Godfrey, has been set for trial March 23, The case is | onegver rival claims to the Godfrey home- | stead. The trustees under the will of W. A. Aldrich have been authorized to pay an assessment of | 5 a share upcn 276 shares of the capital stock of the San Francisco Tocl Company, amount. ing to $1380. The Rev. Obadiah Summers, who died at Alameda yeuexdl{ evening, was the chaplain of the last Assembly. He was 51 years of age and was presiding elder in the State of the A. M. E. church. Lillian Adams, who is suing for a divorce from Alfred W. Adams, claims that he left her February 2, 1895, and has not contributed to her support since. When last heard from he was in Los Angeles. A meeting is called for Wednesday night, the 18th, at the oftice of J. 8. Colburn & Co., 1767 Seventh street, for the purpose of forming a local improvement club to look after the in- terests of West Oakland. 5 W. S, Harlow, commissioner, has sold the property at the northeast corner of Broadway and Waler streets under a decree of foreclosure in the suit of W.M. Watson & Co. vs. G. T. La- flesche to plainti for $4350. The Trustees of the Union School District have called foran election April 11 to vote upon the issue of bonds to the amount of 500 for completing and furnishing the school buildings and improving the grounds. The charter of the new political order of Patriots of America has been received. The | purpose is to study the political questions of | the day and act independeutly of former party -‘mllmions upon certain lines of pelitical re- jorm. The rainfall for the forty-eight honrs ending | at1 P. M. to-dey, as reported by Sanborn, was .70 of an inch, making 1.897 inches for the month and 17.56 inches for the season, as compared with 81.35 inches at the same date last year. _ Thelistof citizens liable for military duty, known as_the military roll, is being made up by the field deputies of the Assessor in a house to house canvass. After the data issecured the County Clerk will make a copy and forward it to the adjutant-general. A tank ear holding 2300 gallons has been built by the Piedmont and Mountain View Company, and_piping has been put ip at the power house which will make it possible to fill the car in five minutes. Salt water will be used and the track will be kept well sprinkled. Fred Hale of West Oaklaud was chopping some evergreens in the foothills yesterday for purposes of decoration when ‘the hatchet glanced and cut his wrist. He bled profusely, and came to the Receiving Hospital, where Dr. Hamlin dresseq his wound, which’ is quite & serious one. Alexander Knuth, husband of Rosie Knuth and father of Mrs. F. J. Walker, Mrs, les- ton, Mrs. J. Donahue, A. Knuth, P. Miss Lillie Knuth, died yesterday, years 10 months and 1 day. The funeral will take Kllce from the fainily residence, 615 Fourth street, on Wednesday at 2 . M. Chief of Police Lloyd to-day received s tele- Flm from Deputy Sherift J. W. Northrup of 'avaies, Fia., to hold the gold-brick swindlers until he heard from him. It is supposed that “Big Foot” and his agsociates have been oper- ating down there also. Details are expected by l)sflel Lloyd later. J The Veteran Firemen of Oakland held & largely attended meeting in the Police Court 1ast night anda decided to celebrate tbe anni- versary of their organization on April27. A committee was named to have charge of the arrangements, cousisting of: Messrs. W. W. Moore, Dominic Barrett, Henry Koster, Miles Doody, Martin Ryan, James McGivney, Thomas Dolan, Fred A. Campbell, O. C. Kirk and Fred W. Gartuer. 7 she was married to Adams. she was resid- ing in San Francisco and was known as the wife of a Dr. Day and had so acknowl- edged herself. “On these grounds,” said Mr. Fox, “T am op?o:ed to granting the motion, and I am also opposed to considering the mat- ter. The case is not one of divorce, but an action to set aside a marriage that was both null and void. The woman had and has another husband still living, and she is_not now and never has been Adams’ wife. The motion is further opposed on the ground that alimony can be granted only as between husband and wife, and as that relation neyver existed between plain- tiff and defendant the request should be denied.” Judge Frick took took the matter under advisement. RECLAMATION DISTRICT, Certificate Wanted for the Money Spent in Improvements. OAKLAND, Can, March 16—H. H. McCloskey presented the affidavit of Phil Rohrbacker, president of the Dumbarton Land and Improvement Company, to the Supervisors to-day. He sets forth that the company owns 13,000 acres of land in Reclamation District No. 82 in Alameda Connty,'on which they have expended the sum of $36,000 upon the reclamation works. He asked for a certificate of these facts, as provided for in section 3476 of the Polit- ical Code, that the company might receive due credit upon their purchase price from the Btate to this extent. It was filed. L. C. Call was apgointed poundmaster of Murray and C. A, Bettelyon for Fruitvale district. Parents of twenty-five school-children in the Redwood School District petitioned for a new school " district to be knowrmas the Geyser Creek. County Superintendent J. P. "Garlick reported against the change. It went over two weeks. BROKE BOTH LEGS. E. C. Conroy Falls From the Second Story of the Barn. OAKLAND, Car., March 15—While hanging out her washing this afternoon Mrs. Eugene C. Conroy of 1038 Peralta street fell from the second-story door of the barn and broke both of her legs, She was using a line running on a pulley out “to the corner of the house at the time. In pulling on the line the rope gave way, causing the woman to lose her balance and she fell to the cement pavement below. She was picked up and ?uickly conveyed to the house and Drs. Miller and Olmstead summoned. They found her injuries were very severe ones, but made ber as comfori- able as possible under the circumstances. Mrs. Conroy’s husband isa switchman in the employ of the railroatt company. Another Car Accident. OAKLAND, Car., March 16.—Andrea Kaasperson, a domestic employed by Mr, ana Mrs. Samuel, Buck Jr. of 483 Orchard street, was seriously injured by car 57 of the Telegraph-avenue line last evening about 9:40 o’clock.. It was raining at the time, and as she alighted from the Twelfth-street car, transier in hand, she raised her umbrella and walked out to take the northbound car. A cable-car going south passed just before she reached the track, and she stepped on the line right behind it. A southbound electric car knocked her down and pushed her along over the stones and rails. The girl's clothes were nearly torn from ber and her face and body badly cut and bruised. She was taken to a drugstore and later toa lodging- house near by. To-day she was moved to Fabiola Hospital, suffering from a sovere nervous shock. Officers and’ Directors. OAKLAND, CaL., March 16.—The stock- holders of the Piedmont and Mountain View BStreet Railroad Company at their annual meeting elected the following di- rectors for the ensuing twelve months: Charles R. Bishop, 8. C. Bigelow, E. A, Heron, John R.Spring and James Moffitt. With the exception of Mr. Moffitt, a well- known local capitalist, who goes into the directorate for the first time, bove were Mrs. all re-elected. Subsequently the rlirectmu! chose the following ofiicers, who are the same who have been serving the company for some time past: President, Charles R. Bishor; vice-president, E. A, Heron; man- ager, Ira Bishop; secretary, Daniel Grant; treasurer, Oakland Bank of Savings. Lathers Organize. OAKLAND, CaL, March 16.—The Lathers’ Protective Union No. 1 of Ala- meda County was organized Saturday night, and_the following officers elected: William Van Haltren, president; Lewis Hemphill, vice-president; Charles Van Haltren, secretary; John Coulon, treas- urer. The intentions are to raise the price of lathing to $2 per thousand after April 1, Slso to shorten the hours to eight hours a ny. % County Saloon License. OAKLAND, Car, March 16.—It has been announced that there is a movement to induce the Board of Supervisors to im= pose the county license on the Oakland saloons in addition to the one already en- forced by the city. This would mean $30 a quarter more for each saloon, and as there are 200 of them ir the city of Oak- land, there woulfl b2 $24,000 more revenue each year for the county. The Murphy Estate. OAKLAND, Car., March 16.— Victor Metcalf filed his final account to-day as ad- ministrator of the estate of Anna E Mur- phy, deceased, which shows he has a bal- ance of $39,097 89 in his possession. He requests that a finaldistribution be ordered to Mary Helen Murphy (how Dominguez), Frances J. Murphy and Mary I. Murphy, who are entitled to the estate under the terms of the will. The Fortin Company. OAKLAND, CAL., March 16.—The credi- tors of the Fortin Brick Company held a meeting in Judge Frick’s court this morn- ing, at which J. J. North was appointed assignee. He represented $19,000 worth of claims and Mr. Crowell of Crowell & Co. $12,000, The bonds of the assignee were fixed at $120,000. SUICIDE AT BERKELEY, Michael Wickham, a Despondent Miner, Blows Out His Brains. Mysterious Markings on Town Houses. Final Debating Contest. Charter Day. BERKELEY, Car., March 16.—With a bullet wound at the inner corner of his left eye, the remains of a man supposed to be Michael Wickham of 716 Larkin street, San Francisco, were found this morning on the university grounds by John Irwin, a gardener on the campus. The body when found was warm in places, showing that the man had notbeen dead long. Inquiry at the drygoods store in San Francisco by Sergeant Moffett elicited the information that a man answering the description had been rooming in the house of Mrs. Butler, 716 Larkin street. Mrs. Butler was seen and she said the old man’s name was Michael Wickham, a miner from Montana. IHe came here about a year ago to get a cork leg, as hé had his right foot crushed in the mines, and his leg had to be amputated above the ankle. The old man had been despondent for some time and on Friday he told the bar- tender in a saloon at 800 Larkin street that he was tired of life. Shortly before noon Saturday he asked the owner of the saloon ngto the time the boats leit this side of tle bay for Oakland, and that was the last se2n of him here. Wickham wasabout 60 years of age. He has a brother,C. B. Wickham, Commer- cial House, South Dakota, who has been notified of the suieide. An inquest will be held to-morrow. Those Mysterious Markings. BERKELEY, Cat., March 16.—The mys- terious markings on residencesin Berkeley that have been reported during the past few days continues to arouse a good deal of aiscussion, es})ecinlly in A. P. A. circles. It is asserted that the marks appear only on the houses of Protestants and members of the American Protective Association, and that two signs have been used— one for the residences of A. P. A’s and the other for the dweliing places of other Protestants. As a consequence there is much gossip among local members of the Protective Association, some of whom de- are the mysterious marking to have been dbne for some purpose of discrimination by agents of Catholic societies. On the other hand, it is said that the marking is all a practical joke and that it is the work of tramps, who are known to have methods of indicating to one another by marks the houses at which calls for aid will prove profitable. The marking is so general, however, extending over a large part of Berkeley, that it would seem to bave been done for a purpose. How the marks were made in so many ca<es without the pencil or chalk user be- ing observed is something of a mystery. The marks are in most cases easily effucea, and this has been quite generally done. A local member of the A. P. A. stated to-day that he had rubbed out the mark that ‘was placed on his doorsand that any one attempting to replace the strange sign would meet with a warm reception. Fire at West Berkeley. BERKELEY, CAL, March 16.— Fire broke out in some unaccountable manner this mornIn%m theattic of the premises on Fifth and Delaware streets, West Berke- ley. The place was formerly occupied as a bakery, but at present is untenanted. The Beacon Fire Company responded to the alarm which was given a few moments after the discovery of the blaze and in a short time the firemen succeeded in extin- guishing the flames. The fire damaged the roof of the build- ing.to the extent of about §250. One of the firemen claims to haye discovered some paint rags in the attic, and he attributes the cauze of the blaze to spontaneous com- bustion. Class Day Committees Named. BERKELEY, CaAr., March 16.—Presi- dent H. C. Wyckoff announced to-day the several committees which are to have charge of the olass-day exercises and the senior ball. The class-day committee on the forenoon exercises. are: Flaherty, ‘Warner, O'Connor, Miss Symmes an Miss Little; those who will have control of the afternoon performances in the am- phitheater are: Russ, Damm, Fisher, Bush, Miss Whipple and Miss Farnbam. The senior ball committee will be as fol- lows: Power Hutchins, Arthur Brown, John Howell, Miss Mitchell and Miss Sweet. Post Lenton Party. - BERKELEY, CAL, March 16.—The va- rious Greek letter fraternities of the uni- versity are planning for a ball to be given in Harmon gymnasium on April 15. The committee who have. the affair in charge are: H. P. Veeder, C. R. Morse, A.F. illiams, Stewart Rowlings and Fred S. Knight. Its promoters say that it will be the swell function of the spring season. It is planned that a german shall constitute one of the features of the party. The fra- ternity houses will be thrown open for the reception of the'guests. At Stanford This Year. RERKELEY, CAr., March 16.—It has been decided that the intercollegiate field day will be held this year on the Stanfora track. The date for the meet has not yet been set, however. Heretofore all the field days between these two universities have been held on the Berkelay‘cinder track. Lecture on ‘* The New Man.’’ BERKELEY, CaL, March 16.—Rev. Anna Shaw wil_‘ lecture at Stiles Hall next ‘Thursday-evening on *The New Man.” LIVED OVER A HUNDRED YEARS, Giovanni Agius, Oakland’s Oldest Citizen, Dies of Dropsy. FOUND IN POVERTY. Taken Care of During His Last Months by Catholic Ladies. EVER TRUE TO HIS ROSARY. The Deceased Was a Soldier During the Troublous Times When the Century Opened. OARLAND OFFIcE SAN Fraxcisco CALy,) 908 Broadway, March 16. Giovanni Agius, who was known in Ouk- | land for many years as John Rogers, is | dead, and in] his death Alameda County | in and breeder of Shetland ponies, as well as a dairyman. His family home was at 2220 Alameda ayenue. Mrs. Ingram’s complaint is a unique document. For the past two years de- fendant has treated plaintiff cruelly. He was possessed of several ponies, and com- pelled her to clean and harness them when he desired to drive them. If she was not quick enough about it he would curse her and apply to her most opprobrious epithets. [n November, 1894, defendant threatened to do her great bodily injury, and terrified her by his attempts. He in- sisted on keeping dogs and chickens in the family dwelling-house, and by his violent actions compelled her to flee several times, on}iy to be pursued, grabbed by the arm and brought back again with curses. In January, as she alleges, he ordered her out of the house, telling her she should have gone long ago. Ingram gets $60 a month, and his wife wants him to provide for her wants and furnish the means of carrying on the suit. Object of the League. ALAMEDA, Car., March 16.—It is now explained why some citizens of Alameda organized a municipal ownership league. Ostensibly it is to agitate and make popu- lar the owning by municipalities of elec- tric licht and “water works. It was not seen at first why such a move should origi- nate in Alameda, for this City already | owns its light plant; butan attempt has been made to go into_the business of sell- ing incandescent lights to private con- sumers. This bas been enjoincd and itis believed the suit to perpetually restrain will succeed under the vpresentlaw. The league is formed as the first of a series having for its object the changing of the ]M;l so that cities will be permitted to sell light. B A Young Man’s Death. ALAMEDA, Car., March 16.—Charles B. Ryder, residing at 315 Railroad avenue, died to-day at St. Mary’s Hospital, San Francisco. He was 30 years of age and unmarried, and was weil known_in the mining regions as a contractor. He was ill two weeks, and only, the day before his death was removed to the hospital. Cabalistic Marks. ALAMEDA, Car., March 16.—The mys- tic inscriptions on door posts of residences that puzzlea the people of Oakland Giovanni Agius, Known in Oakland for Years as John Rogers, Who Died Yester- day at the Age of 104. (Drawn from life.] 1oses her oldest citizen. Giovanni was 104 years old, and as his mother died when he was 4 years of age, he has lived just an | even century since that event. Agius was in possession of his faculties till a few weeks ago and gave no sign of dying of old age, but several days azo he was attacked with dropsy and soon the old man_passed away. He died at the resi- dence of Mrs. Hannegan, 604 Filbert street. Giovanni was born at Malta in 1792, and came to this country when he was 7 years of age. In thewar of 1812 he was a soldier and remembered till a few months ago all the details of those eventful times. Years ago,in the early fifties, Agius came to Cali- fornia in the ship Thompson, of which he was second mate. He deserted, like thou- sands of others, and rushed to the gold mines, and although then a comparatively old man he took quite a fortune out of the earth. While in Seatlle, twenty years ago, Agius was Tobbed of what little money he had hoarded and since then he has been a broken-down peddler. 3 ‘While in the possession of his health up to about a year ago, he made a living by selling fruit, and his face was familiar to thousands of people, especially in the ‘West Oakland neighborhood. ESome time ago the aged man was found by a CALn man in a shanty near tbe water front. His old horse shared the barn, and a more miserable place could not be pictured. A sack of rags had been his bed for years, and the neighbors said that even what food he received was first used to feed the old quddruped. 3 5 Throughout all his long life Giovanni never forgot the lessons of piety that he learned in early life, Kor over half a cen- tary before his death he wore a rosary around his neck and never failed to make daily use of it.” The beads have been so long around his neck that there isa groove in the old man’s flesh which was made by the beads having been so closely buttoned around his neck. Agius used to say that the Archbishop of Malta gave him the rosary more than alifetime ago. “ After the publication of his story and his abject destitution Giovanni was taken in charge by the Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society, and from that time till he breathed his last was probably the most comfortable and devoid of anxiety in all his long life. - After the ladies took the old man’s wel- fare in nand, papers in his possession showed that his real nams was not Jobn | i Rogers, but Giovanni Aeius, Although everything possible was done for him, his vitality was almost gone, and when dropsy appeared it could not be re- sisted. % s 5 Agiug’ appearance, even in death, isthat of a well-preserved man of about 70 years old. He i: alittle under six feet in_height and he had a good crop of hair to the last, His teeth were perfectly sound, and the l man must have Jived a very careful and abstemious life to reach such a long. score of years. The funeral will be held to- morrow, and the Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society, who took charge of him in life. will also see to the old man’s burial. MRS. INGRAM'S DIVORCE She Charges Ingram With a Great Many Cruelties and Wants Alimoiny. 3 ALAMEDA, CaL., March 16.—Alice L. Ingram las begun suit to obtain from Robert H. Ingram a divorce. Defendant is & switchman in the employ of the South- ern Pacific Company, and hasbeen a dealer for some time have begun to make their appearance in this city. The markings have been noticed on houses in the vicinity of Bay station. They are apparently made with graphite and are generally in | the form of a double cross, over which is the letter L, with a flourish in its final stroke. The people of Alameda are as much at sea over the cabalistic characters as were those of Oakland. An Architect’s Fee. ALAMEDA, Car., March 16.—Architect Henderlong caused to be attached the large building just completed at Bay sta- tion. Henderlong prepared plans for the building, as he claims under contract, but they were not used. He brought suit 1n the Justice’s court to recover $299 99, and got a judgment. - It was to realize on the judgment that he caused the attachment to be levied. 7 ——— In the Parisian cemeteries}it is now cus- tomary to place metal boxes on the tomb- stones. Each box has a slit in the top, and in it visitors drop tneir cards. The relatives can thus see the names of persons who cherish the memory of the deceased. Dr.Gibbon’s Dispensary, 25 KEABNY ST. Established in 1854 for the treatment.of Privats Diseases, Lost Manhood. Debility or disease wearing ou bodyand mindand Skin Diseases “I'he doctor cureswhen others fail. BIG REDUCTION IN RATES BY RAIL e 0u s PORTL.AND, OR. 7 'MARCH 19, , h Day Thereafter. Leaye from S. P. Co.’s Fer%land(n‘. foot :00 . 2. ©of Market st., at 8: 2. —Including Berth in Pullman Tourlss q Sleeper. Firstciass tete AL % rst-class tickets, including berth In - TFullman Fiandard Sleeper $10:0 SPECIAL NOTICE. This train il o ztop o dellver o Laks on pas. sengers at intermediate stations, nor will tick SRk oF baggage checked to sucly potnts. b &5 Through Tickets for Puget Sound points on Sale at Reduced Rates, For further Information apply at 613 MARKET STRERT (Grand Hotel Ticket Office); San Franctsco. 1. H. GOODMAN, Gen, Pass. Ags. JICHARD GRAY, Atlantic Pacific et RAILROAD V&Y A'rains leave from and arrive < FEY &t Market Street Ferry. é’\::"/ = SANTA FE EXPKES> T hi ia A. & P. Direct ne “m.e.‘:"e Srentdag s 300 7.y carvios Folimay D s ity without change. ADREX Cars fof Denver and Si. Louis. CHICAGO LIMITED, From Los Angeles to Chicago. Solid_Vestibule Train Daily, under Harvey’s management. Connecting traing leave San Francisco at 9 4. 3. and 3:30 p. ). daily. Tho best rallway from Californis to the East. New rails, new ties; no _dust: {nteresting scenery; | ™ Ticket Ofce—644 and good meals in Jiarvey's dining-room or Market Street, Chroniclo liflipm AuctionBaleg GEO. F. LAMSON, AUCTIONEER. Office—410 Kearny St. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE Of Magnificent Furniture, Cabinet Grand Upright Piano and Costly Carpets, WEDNESDAY. Wednesday.................March 18, 1896 At 11 o'clock A. 3., on the premises, No. 822B UNION ST. Californla or Unlon-st. cars direct to house. . T WILL SELL THE MAGNIFICENT FURNITURE ABOVE RESIDENCE. COMPRISING: 1 Cabinet Grand Upright Piano, Fisher maker, quite new, of splendid tune and rare excellence, cost $450; very Elegant Parlor Chairs, Divans, Ladies’ Kockers and Fancy Chairs, in richest satin or brocade covers; Point urtains; Elegant Bric-a-Brac: Splendid Royal Wilton and Budy Brussels Carpets: 1 Magnificent Antique Oak Chamber Suit, with very elcgant dressing-case, plate mirror buresu: Handsore Oak Chamber Suits: Extra Fine White Hair and Spring Mat- : Finest Blankets, Pillows, Spreads and - Handsome Oak with extension table and dining chairs en suite; 1 Elegant Onk Hall Hatstand; Handsome Hall or Stalr Carpets; 1 Extra Improved New Gas Cooking Stove; Fine Agate Ware: Patent Kitchen Table, Linoleam, etc, Terms cash. GEO. ¥. LAMSON, Auctioneer. FIRE UNDERWRITERS® SALE At 773 Market sireet, near Fourth, On Wednesday, March 18, 1896, At 11 A, For account of the Pacific Coast Underwriters, 2000 Chairs of various kinds, 200 Office Chairs, and a few Extension Tables. INDIANA AUCTION COMPANY, 120 Sutter st., Ilgsllll‘!. B. M. BIRDSALL, Proprietor. 1. 3. LEUTHOLTZ, Auctioneer. REGULAR WEEKLY AUCTION SALE. Tuesday .March 17, 1896 At 11 o'clock. 8 Corner Geary and Leavenworth Streets. C. R. MARTIN, Proprietor. S. WATK Auctioneer. RAILROAD TRAVEL AFIC COMPANTY, (PACIFIC SYSTEM.Y Trains leave nud are due (o arrive ag SAN FRANCISCO. 1EAVE — Frow NOVEMRER 20, 1805 — _ARRIVE "6:30 Hagwards, Niles and Way Stations.. 10:15A 7:00 Atiantio Express, Ogdeu and Yast.. 8:40P 7:004 Benicia, Vacaville, Rumsey. mento, and Redding via Davis.... 7:13p 71804 Martincz, San Romon, Naps, Calis- toga and Sants Rosa. wv. 61139 8:804 Niles, San Jose, Stockion, Tone, Secramonts, Maiyavillo Re lutt | £ e roville. aud Sundays except Sk 9:004 Los (for and Los Avgelcs A Martinez and 8:00, ton, 10:00A San Leandro, Baywards and Niles. 12:00: San Leandro, Haywards & Wey St'ns 1:00p Niles, 8an Joso and Livermore, 8:454 *1:00r Sacramento River Steamers. *D:00p #1:30p Port Costa and Way Stations. 17:459 #:00p San Leandro, Ha & 5:409 4:00p San Leanc Haywards & WVBI os GedSp 4:00r Hfin(nul,c fi:::omruglo.;i :II:LOJ ara, Cal eran B T o cier s e SelSa ao0r 3 * Knights Landiog, Oroville and Bacrams 4:30¢ Niles, Ban Jose, Li Stockton ento ve Deatn East 8:307 Hanta A for dojave and East, €:00p Luropean Mail, Ogden nnl:_, East... 6109 Haywards, Nile TidBA 17:00p Vallejo . 439 71008 Oregon ville, Redding, Portland, Lugeb % Sonnd and Last ... 10:43a %100r San Leandro, Hayw Wi 10:509 9:00p San Leandro, Haywardsk Woy Stns 1112:004 OO R amion, i Foso, New Orleais _° es, 250, i s East...o.o ..o §Dn4op SANTA CRUZ DIVISION (Narrow Gange). H:A0A Newark Contorville,San Jose, Felton, . Boulder Creek, Saiita Cruzand W Stations. 31158 Newark, C Almaden, Santa Cruz ntervillo, San Jose, New Felton, Doulder Creel aud Principal Wi COAST DIVISION (Third & Townsend Sts.) ©:454 San Jose and Way_Blations (New maden sonly),...... 1y 8154 San Jose, Tres Pinos, Savta Criz, Pacilio Grove, Pato Roblee, sl Luia Obispo, Guadalupe and Prin- cipal Way Htations .. 71089 10:404 San Jose and Way Station 5:009 33:454 Palo Alto and Way Station: 308 *2:30p Sau Jose, Gilroy, Tres Pinos, Sania Cniiz, Salinas, Monterey and Paciio : Grove . *8:30P San Jose cipnl Way Stations +4:30r San Joseand Way Station o 5:30¢ San Jose and Way Station 6:30 San Joso and Way Stations 411:457 San Jose and Way Station: CREEK ROUTE FERRY. From SAN FRANCISCO—Foot of Market Straet iyt *7:16 9:00 11:00a.M. $1:00 *2: 13:00 15:00 *6:007.. #rom OAKLAXD—Fost of Broadway.— 46:00 8 Tootn 1o % Tt im0 3400 A for Morning. P for Afternoon. 1 Saturdays *Sundays excepted, o | SANFRANCISCO & NORTH PA- CIFIC RAILWAY C0. Tiburon Ferry—Foot of Market St San Francisco to San Rafael. £11:30 p. . Saturdays—Extra trips at 1: s T00-9:50, 11:00 4. 3; 1180, 5:3% £ <10 P. at 1:55 p. M. and 6:35 P. . svl‘%\&s—s;w. 9:40, 11:10 A, 3; 1:40, 3:40, 125 P. M. Between San Francisco and Schuetzen Park same schedule as above. with Dining-cars, Teave ) San Francisco. | RSt | gan Francisca. - 1695 SuN- | WEER W | S |vesiosion]| 877 | Srm 40 100 Ax| Novato, |10:40 AxM| 8:50 ax D A 8.9 Ax|_petatama, | 8:08 mix Ax |Santa Rosa.| 7:30 pM| 6:15 ri Fulton, 7:40.4x( Windsor, 10:30 A Healdsburs, Geyserville, 8:90 e |8:00 Ax| Clovertale. | 7:30 px| 6:16 v Piota, | Hopland & {740 axd 8:00 0|~ Vrian. | 7:30 vl @:15 7 | Ta0ax I Ty 11030 A% | 8:00 Ax|Guerngvllle. | 7:30 ¥ | 5:30 ex | | 6:15 2 7140 AM|8:00 AM| Sonoma [10:40 aM| 8:50 aM 530 %2(0:00 ¥ | and | 6:05Px| 6:16Px Glen Ellen. < 40 A% |00 0740 x| 10730 ax $i50 #oe| .00 #ax| Sebastopol. |5 63 pk| 615 e Stages conneet at San Rafael for Bolinas. Stages connect at Cloverdale for the Geysers. Stages connect at Pleta for H Springs, Kalseyville, Lakeport. ‘Stages connect at Uklah for Vichy Springs, Blas Lekes, Laurel Dell, Upper Lake, Booneville, Greens wood, Mendocino City. Fort Brags, Usal, West) Cahto, Willetts, cnpeufi’romn. Foiter Valley, Jonm Dar's, Lively's, Gravelly Valley, Harris, Scoua Eureks. Saturday to Monday round-trip ticketsas reduced P Sundays round-trip tickets te all polnts be yond San Rafael at half rates. Ticket Offices, 650 Marke: st., Chronicle buflding, H, C. WHITING, X. RYAN, Wi, Agent. NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD (Via Sausalito Ferry). ginning October 27, 1893, e -y WEEKDAYS, 5 11 Mill Val £ A l:tbg e and Ean Rafael—7:30, 9: 145, , 6130 p. . ;-xn Qnerl.ln;hs.\!;o. n:‘a’ll: ]ls:‘:n':yfl'v;' | tra trips_for San Hatael on Mondays, Wednes ‘asys and Saturdays at 11:30 P. . SUNDAYS. For Ml Valley, San Rafael and 80 A. :30, 3: