The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, March 26, 1896, Page 13

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1896. j{nteresting Report of Important Up-to-Date News Items in Alameda County YOUNG LADIES WERE OFFENDED, Dr. Alice Bush Speaks Very Positively Against Corsets. EVILS OF GYMNASIUM. Oakland High School Girls Not Allowed Time to Robe Properly. WOMAN'S CONGRESS CONVENES. Fathers and Brothers Can Bring About Dress Reform Quicker Than Anyboly Else. OARLAND OFFicE SAN Fraxcisco CALL,) 908 Broadway, March 25. The question of schoolgirls wearing cor- sets came up before the Alameda County Branch of the Pacific Coast Woman'’s Con- gress at their meeting to-day and asa re- sult three fashionably dressed and trim- figured young ladies left the room. 3 Dr. Alice Bush of this city was on the list of speakers at this afternoon’s session, her subject being “Hygene in the Public Schools.” In beginning she spoke of the great improvement in the construction of school buildings at the present day over that of ten or fifteen years ago, but held that there was yet large room for im- provement in many things about the schools and grounds. The smallness of the grounds with the building on the south side, making the recreation grounds in the shade of the building, was objected | to strongly. The fact thata young man swept four s, 26x44 feet. In twenty-five minutes was held as being injurious to the health of scholars whohad to occupy them. Then she objected strongly to only having the windows washed four times aj year. She advocated the use of adjustable desks and strongly condemned the present sys- tem of ventilation by means of a fan in the cellar of the building. Dr. Bush then turned her attention to cal culture class in the Oskland chool. “I find,” said she, ‘“that girls are expected to almost completely change their costumes and don gymna- sium suits, but they don’t do it, however. They do not have the time. They have i to make the change, minutes six winute: street apparel. “In consequence of this lack of time these young girls go into the gymnasium to change back into their with corsets on and their waists pinned to | their bloomers. The result is that I saw girls with their arms put up at an angle, their heads aucked forward and their shoulders stooped, instead of their arms put up straight, their head and bodies | erect, as they would have been had the | evil corset been absent. It must not be | expected that girls can do the work re- | quired and do it preperly in corsets. i a sad mistake of mothers to put their growing giris into corsets. “Fathers and brothers can do more than mothers to do away with the corset evil. They must admire the broad, generous as it is admired in the growing boy. they do, then you will see the girls to quit corset-wearing. The men must admire woman as God intended her, as nature has planned her, and if they don’t then the physician will get the ben- etit. Ifound a few girls, however, in the gyvmnasium who were properly dressed in this respect, but they were fe “I do wish our fatbers and brothers would do more to make the girls decide | rted, but to in propor- not o be so shamefully allow themselves to grow tion.” Several stylishly dressed young ladies, who occupied seats near the door, seemed to be offended at the speaker’s plainness in referring to ladies’ wearing apparel. They arose and left the room as the speaker closed. The paper was received with con- siderable manifestations of approval by the ladies present. iss Darrah of the Stanford Univers: riffin and P. M. Fisher also spok Ballard’s Standing. OAKLAND, Cavn., March 25.—The de- cision of the Supreme Court in the case of the County of Ventura against Henry Clay, treasurer of that county, and C. H. Brad- ley, to enjoin Clay from paying Bradley claim of $240 for collecting license taxes, will have the effect, according to the opin- ion of certain members of the Board of Supervisors, of knocking out the position of County License Collector, now held by James W. Ballard, and requiring the work of that office to be done by County Tax ctor Barber. Siedentopf was appointed as License Tax Collector, but the Supreme Court held that the Supervisors, in ap- pointing him to that position, had created an office which they bad no power to do. The board then evaded the law by agreeing to pay him 15 per cent commission on all amounts which he should collect. vears ago the board replaced him by naming J. W. Ballard for the position, which pays nearly $200 a month. 2 “Don’t Shoot, Catti.” OAKLAND, Car., March 25.—The city narrowly escaped having one less practical joker to-day than it had vesterday. It was about 10:30 last night when a man entered Baptista Catti’s saloon at Thirteenth and Center streets and thrust a zouple of re- volvers into the proprietor’s face and demandea bis money. Catti was naturally enough badly frightened, and told the fellow to help bimself to anything he wanted. Y One or two loafers about the place were intimidated, so that ie one dared to offer the slightest r ance to the outlaw’s demands. Catti was ordered to pass out the coin.and to get a move on himsel!f in doing it.. Catti dropped behind the counter, presumzbly to get the money, but instead, he grab his revolver and aimed at the stranger's head. Before he could shoot, the man dropped both hands and cried out: *“Don’t shoot, ti; Iam Casey.” With the remark, Casev pulled off his distiguring’beard and explained that it was alla joke.” Catti declares he wants no more jokes played on him. Assemblyman Collins Buried. OAKLAND, Cav., March 25.—The fune- ral of the latd Assemblyman H. N. Collins was held this jafternoon from the Chester- streét Metnodist Church, Rev. L. W. Beatty officiating. T and were undef the auspices of the Odd Fellows, of wilch order he was a member, The casket wis covered with beautiful floral offerings 4r and orders of which be was a member. The remains Were taken to Sixteenth- street station, an evening for intetment. the remains will e met by the local lodge B sent to Placerville this and a few intimats remains to their la March 25.—After » ve minutes’ instruction and then | Ttis | Two | services were very simple, | i:om the family, friends | t On arrival there | between the first and secon P e tets | upright hand in this way. but with a little consultation between the Superior Court Judges and the District Attorney’s office it has been decided thav hereafter the at- tendance at all trials will be limired to the seating capacity of the respective de- partments. This innovation will be warmly welcomed by lawyers, jurors, wit- nesses and reporters, and will result in giving those who have business in court purer air as well as ready ingress and | egress. 1 HISTORY OF A DAY. Alameda County Happenings Told in Brief Chapters. OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, 908 Broadway, March 25. The warrant sworn out by License Inspector Mitchell against Manager Cook of the Macdon- | ough Theater was served this morning, and Mr. Cook immediately gave bonds. for his ap- pearance. Judge Greene is engaged in hearing argu- ment upon the nine indictments against Myron A. Whidden for felony, growing out of the recent scandal in relation to the shortage 1n the Tax Collector’s office. F. T. K. Brady, aged 48, a native of England, who thinks that he is an incarnation of the Trinity, was committed to Agnews to-day. He said that the prisoners in the County Jail were saints and angels. Brady has been insane be- ore. Officer McCloud filed his bond with S. Hall and Alex Martin as sureties this afternoon and will be detailed for duty to-night. He bas been essigned to Officer Sell’s old beat, extending from Grove to Adeline, Twenty-second to | Twenty-eighth streets. In the inquest on the remains of the man | found in the estuary, the jury returned a ver- dict to the effect that the name, nativity and time of death of the deceased were unknown, but as far as they were able to determine he came to his death by drowning. The sentence of Benjamin L. Hill, convicted of murder in the first degree for shooting his wife Agnes, was to-day continued one week pending a miotion for 8 new trial, which will e mede by Attorney Bradley on’the ground that material evidence was not admitted. Thomas V. Cator, of counsel for E.G. Bus- | well, in the suit to determine whether the con- | ditions of the franchise of the Seventh-street | local carry & right to free rides within the city, | was in Oakland to-day and says that an appeal | will be perfected as soon as_the decision upon the demautrer is formally entered. The final settlement of the bill of exceptions | in the water-front case has been coutinued to | March 30. The bill has been practically com- | pleted for some time, and only awaits the com- | pletion of the printed copy and comparison | With the original and the signature of the | Judge. | Itisstated that the Alameda Electrio Rail- | rosd Company lost 380 last, Moday, which i3 supposed to have been taken from the safe, but in what manner is_not clearly explained, | It seems to be suspected that some one about | the premises sneaked the money out when no | one was looking. Julia Atkins, administratrix of the estate of W. H. Atkins, has amended her complaint against the Southern Pacific Railroad Com- pany for $50,000 damages on account of the Qeath of her husband, who was killed while coupling cars at the Clark Pottery Works in Alameda, when he had his foot caught by an | uniocked frog. TOM KELLY'S GO0D LUK He Has Stood Off the People’s Attorney for'Over Eigh- teen Months. His Success With Postponements Is Having a Bad Effect on Others. | | | | | i | | | | Oagraxp Orrice Sax Francrsco CALy,) | 908 Broadway, March 25. | | A case will be called to-morrow in the Superior Court that has attracted consid- erable attention. It is the case of Tom Kelly of the notorious Fish gang of West Oakland. in August, 1894, Tom Kelly was held to answer in the Police Court for an assault with a deadly weapon on an Italian | fisnerman. The evidence was considered | to be particularly strong and the informa- | tion was lodged against Kelly by the Dis- | trict Attorney’s office, as shown by the records on August 23, 1894. | Several times the case has been set for trial, but it has always been continued. Sometimes it has been apparently forgot- | ten for a few months and then it is re- | manded for a few weeks ‘‘to be reset.” Mr. | Kelly has received more favors from the | District Attorney’s office than any other defendant whose name appears on the records. | Several weeks ago the case came up and was set for March 26. The special attor- | ney for the prosecution has not been noti- | fied by the District Attorney’s office, and it is not likely that Mr. Kelly will be tried to-morrow. The effect of thislaxness in the admin- istration of justice is noticed in the in- | creased number of depredations com- mitted by the various gangs in West Oak- land. A'few days ago five of them set on | a defenseless man because he refused to | lend them hisboat. Allthe miscreants are | in the City Prison, and many other mem- bers of the gang have secured short sen- tences, but the Police Department are | somewhat discouraged by the treatment | they receive from those who should carry | the cases to the higher court. The mem- i bers of the gani;urenll more or less promi- | nent at the polls at election time and are | said to possess a *“pull.” | HONOR THE BOYS. | Oakland’s Boys’ Brigade Commended | by Veteran Soldiers of Washington ‘! for Guarding the Flag. { 0axLAND OFFICE SAN FrANCISco CALL, ©08 Broadway, March 25. On Wasbington’s birthday the members of the Boys’ Brigade of Oakland saw a | National flag suspended on Broadway, on which was printed an advertisement. Be- | ing contrary to law, Lieutenant Bird or- | dered the obnoxious flag removed and his order was obeyed. This morning Lieutenant Bird received the following indorsement of the brigade's action: CHEWALAH, Stevens County, Wash., : March 12, 1896. Lieutenant M. D. Bird and the Members of the Boys’ Brigade of Oakland, Cal.—GENTLEMEN: Noticing an account of your actions oxa the 224 ult., in regard to the flag hoisted over an ofiice on_Broadway, the members of Union Post No. 70, G. A. R., DPgsnmcnlof Washing- ton and Alaska, passed by a loud unanimous vote the following resolution: Resolved, That Union Post No. 70, G, A. R., Department of Washington and Alasks, feel that when the young men of our country rise to the occasion, as did the Oakland Boys’ Brigade of California on the 22d of February last, the sacrifices we and our ecomrades made in the great struggle of 1861-65 were not made in vain, and that we are satistied that the honor of thatold flag under whose folds we marched to many & bloody battle will be kept wita honor 'and never a desecration be allowed on even one star or stripe, aud that we would be glad to take every one of those noble young men by the hand and give them an old veteran’s bless- ing. May the God of nations ever keep such young men to maintain our flag unsullied and | keep this nation a unit. | With the greatest respect and profound grati- tude we send you the above resolution. D. C, Ery, 1 Adjutant Union Post No. 70. | —————— To Avoid Writer’s Cramp. No one will suffer from writer's cramp who will exhibit sufficient courage to ignore the established methods of holding | the pen or pencil and instead of using the wo front fingers and thulflbdplnce the pen | fiugers, and use the third and fourth for a rest. It is most convenient to write a back-handed or | practice almost any kind of style can be | adopted. The mntense strain on the mus- cles of the first two fingers and the sympa- thatic nerves in the hand and arm is thus removed, EDITORS WITH AN AMBITION. They Are the Youngest Newspaper Staff in the State. ISSUE THE “HUSTLER.” It Is Growing With Fruitvale, Though Yet of Very Modest Size. NOT A POLITICAL ORGAN. The Proprietors Set Up All the Type and Do Their Own Presswork. 0AxLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CA'LL,} 908 Broadway, March 24. The youngest editors of a newspaper duly registered as *‘matter of the second class,” live at Fruitvale. They are: Edi the students regarding the raising of money to defray the expenses of the pro- posed tour. Plans for holding benefit concerts, field days and other entertain- ments will be offered for the considera- tion of the students. The management seems absolutely cer- tain that the financial end of the under- taking will be properly attended to, and that tis one thmg which will determine whether another trip is practicable at this time is the question of how well the ath- letes show up before time for leaving. Friend says that the debt now standing against the athletic team as a result of last year's venture will be paid off before the team leaves Berkeley. He stated that al- though the total amount borrowed was 1n the neighborhood of $2500 only about §250 of this was required to be returned, as the remainder had been loaned on the condi- tion that it be paid back Irom the ‘‘net proceeds’’ of the trip. As there were no “net proceeds” only that which was loaned the team while they were stranded at Denver in order to reach home on has to be paid back. e “The students,”” said he, “‘do not seem to want the other money back. They are willing to let it go as a donation to the good of athletics. As for the raising of enough to carry the team through this year, Iam positively certain that the amount can be raised if the contributors are as- sured that the team will equal that of last year. The friends of the university all over the State took the deepest interest in the success of last year, and were overjoyed at the honor brought Caiifornia by the brilliant work of the team, and I am sure that they will Eo down in their pockets and help along the project. It is not an affair of local inter- est—it is a matter of consideration for the whole coast. Besides what will be secured from the gate recel);gs at the games, we will doubtiless have liberal contributions from the alumni and_students, as well as other friends throughout the State, and from entertainments and’exhibition con- tests. We have already arranged to par- ticipate in the Fabiola May fete, which will net us a neat sum, and then we will tor W. W. Hush, aged 16 years; Assistant | have a baseball game at Central Park be- WALTER HUSH, WILLIAM HUSH AND VALENTINE G. HUSH. Editor V. G. Hush, aged 11 years, and Business Manager W. F. R. Hush, aged 10, The name of this paper, which is published bi-monthly, is The Hustler, and it de- serves its name. The ambition of the Hush brothers is to issue a paper that will grow with the dis- trict of Fruitvale. When it startea its pages only measured two inches by four, but it was soon forced to increase to a | sheet double that size. Although not more than, seven months old the Hustler is now quite a pretentious two-column, four-page paper. The three proprietors are the children of Valentine Hush, the Fruitvale capitalist, and all are attending school. They do all the typesetting and printing besides being editors and business managers, and in all branches they make a snccess. *“We have already got the paper ona | paying basis,” said the 10-year-old busi- ness manager to-day, ‘‘and as the profit increases we add to the size of the paper. ‘Weé now print an edition of 150 and ex- change with several Eastern periodicals. Our idea is to grow up with Fruitvale, and we are very generously patronized. We do not expect to drive out the San Fran- cisco and Oakland papers just yet, but we are desirous of being beard from, and shall reach out for allthat is in sight in a legitimate way."” 3 ditor W. W. HushTealizes the responsi- bilities of his position, but handles the editorial pen with marked justice and im- partiality. ‘““We are not here to usurp any authority or to delegate to ourselves a censorship over the various political par- ties. We do not have any idea that our voice will have any marked effect on the chances of the men who may be nomi- nated for President, but in our columns can be found some of the youthful literary talent of this rising district. This of course is our stock in trade, and the events of the outside world pale into insignificance be- fore the happenings of Fruitvale. We are working on the principle contained in the mofto of the Hustler, ‘Little strokes fell great oaks.”” Under the leading ‘‘editorial” the boy editor wrote as follows after, it is evident, receiving encouragement for the Hustler from his school teacher: ‘We want to thank the worthy principal of the Garfield School for her very kind words, “Great things have come from smaller begin- nings,” as well as her subscription for a year. Mrs. Gibbs has been at the head of the Garield School for the past nine years and many of us boys feel we owe her & great deal for her wise counsel and beautiful example. Assistant Editor V. G. Hush attends to the news and the features when he is not setting type. Wheun news is scarce he prints poetry and this week there appears an original contribution on “The Clouds,”’ which fills just one column. The request is made “Exchanges will please send three copies.”” When asked whether this was intended as a joke or whether the request is serious the business manager stated that it was made in g0 d faith. “We each have our own files,”” he said, “and you know how unpleasant it is to have any clash between the business and editorial departments.” The Hustler is certainly hustling. STUDENT MASS MEETING Berkeley Collegians Will Con- sider Means of Sending the Athletes East. Progressive Club Meets—Co-Eds Train for Basket-Ball Contest With Stanford. BERKELEY, CAr., March 25.—A mass- meeting of the entire student body, co- edsand all, will be held next Monday afternoon for the purpose of devising ways and means of sending the track athletic team across the continent again this sum- mer. Manager Friend and Captain Mer- win have several propositions to make to tween the Glee Club and the football team. I have been in office but one day, and, of course, have not fully planned what other benefits we can get up.” Co-Eds Training Hard. BERKELEY, CaL., March 25.—The bas- ket-ball team at the university is tmining | daily for the contest with the Stanfor tean on the 4th prox. Manager Brownsill | and Captain Griswold have set down strict training rules for the players to observe, and the young women are going into the work as if they meant business. Mr. Ma- gee, head of the department of physical culture, says that the girls are putting up a fairly good game, with but little tum- bling and rough scrimmaging. He says further that they are somewhat handi- capped by the short time in which they have to practice. Theofficials of the game have- not yet been named, but Manager Brownsill expects that the matter will be settled in a few days. Progressive Club Meeting. BERKELEY, CaL., March 25.—The reg- ular meeting of the West Berkeley Pro- gressive Club was held last’ night. The various committees that were appointed at a former meeting to investigate projects of improvement brought to the attention of the club were not ready to report and the evening was spent in general discus- sion. A communication from C. A. Bailey was read, stating that several weeks’ work would be required before the committees could hope to make reports, Rhoner’s Operetta. BERKELEY, Can, March 25.—The Woman’s Reliet Corps met yesterday af- ternoon and perfected arrangements for the Produc'.ion of the operetta, ‘*The Ban- dit,”’ by A. 8. Rhoner, which will be ziven on Friday evening, April 10, in Shattuck Hall, Tne performance will be for the benefit of the Woman’s Relief Corps. 'Mass-Meeting Called. BERKELEY, CAL., March 25.—The Car- penters’ Union of Berkeley has called a mass-meeting for next Monday evening, to be held in Pythian Hall. All workmen connected with the building trades will attend. Itissaid that the object of the meeting is to discuss the San Francisco painters’ strike. Foresters® Entertainment. BERKELEY, CaL, March 25.—Court University, Ancient Order of Foresters, is preparing to give an entertainment in Odd rellows’ Hall on the evening of April 6. An interesting literary and musical pro- gramme is being prepared. Glass Factory. BERKELEY, CAL., March 25.—A car- load of macuinery arrived yesterday for the glass works to be operated in West Berkeley. A large quantity of machinery isen route and will arrive in the near futare. LN ey LB Son and Father. OAKLAND, CaL., March 25.—When the case of the People vs. Albert Menzen- meyer, who shot John Perkins at Lorin last C..ristmas eve, was called in court to- day, father ana son met as opposing coun- | sel.” The defendant is representéd by At- torney A. A. Moore, and owingto the other || matters pressing him requested a con- tinuance. Deputy District Attorney A. A. Moore Jr. had been detailed to appear for the people. When the request came up Judge Greene turned to_the son and asked, *“‘Do you consent?’ The son consented, and the case went over. It was remarked that it is seldom a son had to be consulted by the father to get his request. The civil suit of Perkins against Men- zenmeyer for $10,000 damages as a result of the injurieswreceived that night, has been compromised. It is understood the figures are $2500. Dr. Crowley Sued for Divorce. Mrs. Alma Crowley, wife of Dr. D. D. Crowley, has announced her intention to sue for'a divorce on the &mnnd that her husband has been unfaithiul. Her attor- neys are W.R. Davis and F. L. Button. Dr. Crowiey has engaged W. W. Foote and K. M. Fitzgerald 1o act as his attorneys. A hen pheasant was observed by a sportsman to be flyix:{ around and around in a wild manner. On being shet it was discovered to have a largze oak leaf 1m- paled upon its beak in such a way as to- tally obscure its vision. T0 PERFORM FOR CHARITY Alameda Children Will Entertain Society People and Aid ' the Poor. THE MATINEE ON SATURDAY. A Musical Entertainment and Farce by Boys and Girls of the Encinal City. ALAMEDA, Car., March 25.—The Young People’s Theatrical Association will give a charity matinee at Armory Hall on Saturday afternoon, presenting a musical entertainment and a farce entitled “'$15,- 000, or A Lottery Ticket.” The proceeds will be given to the Women’s Exchange for the poor people of Alameda. The en- terprising little society that is to give the entertainment is composed of Mary Lin- derman, Ruth Sheldon, Helen Entzman, Rita Maylotte, Daisy Freeman, Herbert Clark, George Macaulay, Leland 8. Rams- dell and Clarence Oliver. These are to be assisted on Saturday by the Misses Belle, Eileen and Sylvia McCurrie and the Misses Robinson. The farce to be presented is the work of Master Ramsdell of 1100 Morton street, who is the business manager and press agent of the company, as well as one of the leading performers. Among the songs on the programme are “Ben Bolt,” **Ma Angeline,’” on’t You Come to My Tea Party ?”’ “*The New Bully,” “Just Plain Kate,” *‘Louise_and Lou,” “Broken Pitcher,” “Without Him What’s the Band?”’ % Several pretty dances will be given and there will be quite an elaborate variety performance. Another pretty charity werk to be done by the young people of Alameda is the endowment of a_bed for the Children’s Hospital of San Francisco. To assist in raising the needed funds an operetta, *The Rival Queens,” is to balgesented by sixty or seventy children at Linderman’s Qpera- house on April 17. Miss Camilla Lies of San Francisco is the author of the words for the operetta, and her sister, Miss Stella C. Lies, is to drill the children in the sing- ing. Miss Gamble is giving the necessary training 1n the fairy dances, Miss Isabel McCurrie is to be staze manager and Miss Clara Fisher will have charge of the stage settings. The leading characters in the operetta are as follows: Rose, Queen of the fairies ..........Marjorie Moore Nightsh ade, Queen of goblin: % Hazel Thane, from Niles Daisy Crawford ileen McCurrie & mor tal prince, page to Queen K Nightshade. al urrie Cup _Edward A. von Schmidt Jr. Eschschoilzia, Queen of the Popples........... v Alexine Mitchell Don Teller will direct the boys’ chorus of sixteen huntsmen. The Electric-Light Injunction. ALAMEDA, CarL., March 25.—Work on the city’s electric station is proceeding, notwithstanding the injunction. This is in accordance with permission given by the Judge and acquiesced 1n by the attorney for the complainantin the in- junction proceedings to enable sufficient progress being made to protect the machinery from the weather. Imme- diately after the first proceedings were begun the most extensive work was planned and begun by the contractors. A side of the building was torn out, exposing the dynamos and engine, and pits were dug for foundations for the new engines, weakening those upon which the old engines stand. Then the injunction was secured, which found things in a bad way, and if it had not been relaxed public interesis would have suffered. The com- laint upon which the injunction was Eflsed has been in essentials sustained, and it is regarded by the lawyers as being quite probable that the point raised is a zood and valid one. Case of Mania. ALAMEDA, Carn, March 25, — Mrs, Henry Kustel, the wife of an assayer, will be examined tnis afternoon by the Com- missioners of Lunacy. Her examination will come up through the complaint of her neighbor, Mrs. Otto Brewett. The accused woman has a mania that heraccuser keeps her from sleeping through hypnotic power. She believes that some 200 people, includ- ing Charles Neal and Michael Kane, are subject to hypnotic spells also. Mrs. Kus- tel has greatly frightened and worried Mrs, Brewett because of her strange delusion, at one time knocking at her door and striking her with a whip when it was opened, and at another going to the back- door with a club with the expressed deter- mination to kill ber. Mrs. Kustel and Mrs. Brewett were never at enmity and have long been acquaintances., Mrs. Kus- tel 1s the mother ot three children and her husband is away in the mines. Municipal Money Short. ALAMEDA, CAL., March 25.—The final payment on the construction of the new City Hall was ordered last night at the regular meeting of the City Trustees. 1t was in the sum of $7949, and was due Thomas Day & Son, the principal con- tractors. A warrant for this amount was this morning presented to City Treasurer Wheeler, but as there was not money enough in the fund against which it was drawn to pay 1t it still remains uncashed. Fund No. 6, which is the City Hall fund, is $1100 shy of the required amount to square all demands. The Municipal Board will be called upon at its next meeting to do some financiering in order to supply the deficiency. Electric Railroad Burglary. ALAMEDA, CAL., March 25.—There isa rumor about town that the safe of the electric road has been burglarized. The managers of the road say it is not so. The police say they know nothing about it, but the men who know about the rail- road offices say that $310 was taken from the safe on Sunday night by somebody who must have had possession of the keys. [GNORANT VOTERS' IDEAS, County Clerk Jordan Asked to Change a Man's Birth- place. Some Applicants for Registration Never Heard of the Educational Requirement. OAELAND OFFICE 8AN FRANCISCO CALL.} 908 Broadwayy March 25. Many curious incidents occur while the deputies in the County Clerk’s office are handling the affidavits of registration. While there has not yet appeared any one who did not know his name there have been many who do not knew their age or the place of tneir birth. g This afternoon a man asked Chief Dep- uty Ewing to allow him to take advantage of the act allowing a man to change his birthplace. Ewing replied that he knew nothing of such a law and that no such act was in existence. *Young man, you're off," said the as- 13 Suction Sales GEO. F. [LAMSON, AUCTIONEER. Office—410 Kearny Street. THIS DAY, Thursday. ....March 26, 1896, At 11 o'clock A. M., on the premises, 1019 Sutter St., bet. Hyde and Larkin, ++..I WILL SELL.... The Yery Fine Furniture of Residence, .....COMPRISING.... One Fine Parlor Suit, upholstered in brocatel, with fancy oak frames; Odd Pieces Parlor Up- holstery; Cane Seat and Olive Oak Frame Parlor Chairs; ‘Lace Curtains; Body Brussels Carpets; Center Tables; Large Japanese Beokcase: Oak Bookcase; Wainut Cylinder Bookcase; Fancy Line Pictures; Oak Chiffonier; Fine Hall Hatstand; 3 Waluut ‘Chamber Suits; Spring and Hair Mat- tresses: Blankets; Pillows: Bedding; 2 Walnut and Oak Baby Cribs complete; three-quarter Oak and Walnut Bedsteads; Bed Lounge; Walnut Shaving Stand; Cherry Mirror-top Chiffonier; Oak Extension Table: Leatherseat Dining airs; Linoleum in kitchen: Fine Cook Stove; Patent Table, with a variety of useful articles. Terms cash. Fine house to rent. i LAMSON, Auctioneer. GEO. F. [LAMSON, AUCTIONEER. Office—410 Kearny St. ‘TO-MORROW. Friday..... ...March 27, 1896, WILL SELL.... 2 P. M., On the premises, 712 AVENWORTH _STREET, LE HE MAGNIFICENT FURNITURE Contalned in the residence of MRS, D. DAVIS, on account of departure for Europe. Comprising magnificent pieces of Parior Uphol- stery; Parior Standards: Choice Ornaments; Bric- a-Brac; 1 Very Elegant Oriental Cabinet, elabo- rately ornamented In rich carving, inlaid in ivory and bas-relief, cost $200: legant Bronze- trimmed Center-table, rarely beautifnl; Elegant Point-lace Curtains; Handsome Piano Lamps; Landscape Paintings by Keith and other re- nowned artists; Fine Turkish Portieres; New Body Brussels Carpets; Fancy Fire Screen: Wal- nut-frame Mantel Mirror; 1 Magnificent Inlaid Parior-table, representing Columbus at conrt of Queen Elizabeth, easel d Elegant Burr Folding-bed; Chamber Furni 1 Blankets, Pil- lows, Bedding, etc.; Tolet Sets; 1 Magnificent Six- teenth-century Oak_Sideboard. elegantly finished in bronze trimmings; Fine Decorated China and Crystal Glassware: 1 Extra-valuable Boston Range with new and nseful improvements; Patent Table with Kitchen Utensils and other serviceable articles. GEO. F. LAMSON, Auctioneer. Terms cash. Remember the hour, 2 . ). sharp FIRE UNDERWRITERY' SALE At 773 Market Street, Noar Fourth, ru_al?firothnzg,w{sss. At 11 o'clock A. M. For account of the Pacific st Fire Under- writers we will sell balance of Ranges, Stoves, Bedroom Furniture, Bedding. Showcases, Coun- ters, etc. Look out for the Carpet Sale next week. Indiana Auction Co., 120 Sutter, R. 12, B. M. BIRDSALL, Propr. H. J. LEUTHOLTZ, Auctioneer. AUCTION THURSDAY, MARCH 26, AT 12 M. SHARP, BY VON RHEIN & CO,, 513 California Street. 8 Lots--Dolores, 2—7;|| and Army Sts. la 1 2 CORNERS. 3 114 > & I ¢! sowp. 18 8 |—. . 1< w - ; PR 2 g § =8 ] @ 3 kS 64% | 25 | 25 | 25 | 35 | 38 Dolores Street. McAllister-Street Lot—Sunny Side. 40x137:6—N. line of McAllister, W. of Fill more; cable and Fillmore cross-town roads pass; suitable for fine residence or sunny flats. O’Farrell Street, nr. Jones—Rent $35. 22:6x68:9—509 O'Farrell st., W. of Jones; 7 rooms and bath; close to transfer point of Cali- fornia-st. road. Howard Street—26 Rooms, Bar, Rent Reduced to 850. 26x85—547 Howard; 26 rooms greatly reduced to $5 mortgage can remain. Estate of E. W. Gunn, Deceased. 50x120—E. line of Twelfth ave., 100 S. of Point biock 278, line of Sixteenth ave. 125 NW. from Q st., block 304, O'Neil & Haley Tract. 25x120—E. line of Eighth ave., 758. of C st., In 0. L. block 387, Folsom-St. Boarding-House—Rent $55. 60x101—2013 Folsom, S. of Bixteenth; 3-story hotel and bar: a mortgage of $3600 now on the Pproperty ; rent now very low; $55. California.Street—Corner Lot. 82:71/5x87 :6—NW. cor. of California and Laurel sts.: suilable for store and flats; a bargain. Larkin-Street Cottage—Terms Easy. 27:6x110—2616 Larkin, S, of Chestnut: bay- window cottage; magnificent marine view; on easy terms. Large Firsi-Street Corner. 40x106, with L 40x46—8W. cor. of Firs; and Na- toi : 2 stores and flats; improvementa out of repair; did Tent for $125, and_will again with an outlay of & few hundred doliars. Greenwich, nr. Momtgomery—4 Cottages 43x75—108 and 105 Greenwich: 4 cottages; a great bargain for a man of modest means. SE. Corner Clay and Broderick. 27:6x100—2941 Clay st.: cottage of 6 rooms and bath; 1 story in front, 2 storles in rear. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE OF- PERSONAL PROPERTY. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Ad- ministrator of the estate of CHARLES RIEN- ITZABAS, deceased, that In pursuance of an order of the Superior Court of the City and County of San Frantisco, duly made and entered In the mat- ter of said estate. he will at public auction, on THURSDAY, March 26, 1896, at 1 through 8. L. JONES & CO., Auctioneers, of the Merchants' Exchange, Callfornla street, be- tween Montgomery and Leldesdor? streets, in said City and County, the following described personal property belonging to said estate, to wit: ‘One Schooner called “SALAMANDER.” Terms of Sale—Cash in U. 8. gold coin, subject to confirmation by the said Superior Court. FREESE, Eto. Administrator of the Estate of CHARLES RIENITZABAS, Deceased. pirant for voting honors. *My place of pirth is England, Iwant to swear that I was born in New York. If Icando that then I can register.” The deputy argued with the applicant on the foolishness of his position and tried toshow him his error, but the man was obdurate and said he would call again wien ‘‘somebody’s hin who hunderstands ’isfimsineu."l dir i any people apply for registration who are laboring undm-p the delusion that they have to make affidavit to their religion. Clerk Jordan has informed seores of appli- cants that there is a clause in the con-ti- tution that leaves it optional with a man to believe as he likes, indogepdent of his neighbors. In Alameda County the re- ligious controversy of the past few months has created the greatest interest, and many voters who do not usually make use of the English language have informed the clerk of their religious affiliations. “While it would be of great interest and probably of much use to candidates,” said County Clerk Jordan to-day, *‘to have the reat register compiled so that it could used as a religious and fraternal diree- tory, I realize that this is America. The various amendments to the constitution that are suggested by some of the ques- tions asked us are not, in my opinion, quite necessary for a republican form of vgov_:agmnt, and I prefer the constitution as 1 QOccasionally an applicant for registra- | tion vmlgo to the clerk wiih an inter- preter, Theapplicant in reany cases hes Lnot been able to speak a single werd in | PAVILION AUCTION HOUSE, 319-321 Sutter Street, above Grant ave. THIS DAY March 26, 1896, salesroom, Thursday... At 1 T WILL, SELL 3 Upright Pianos, u large variety of Par- lor Upholstery, Oak and Walnut Chamber Seis; Sideboards: Chalrs; Curled Hair and Spring Mattresses: a va- riety of Reed and Willow ware: Setts Chairs; Rockers, etc.; also 3 Waterback Ranges; Carpets; Utensils, etc. S. BASCH, Auctioneer. R . J. SIMMCNY AUCTION ¢0., INC. We will sell this day, - Thursday. March 26, 1896, At l , at salesroom, 1057 MARKET STREET, The Entire and Complete Furnishings of a 12-Room Residence, Comprising in part Oak, Walnut and Cherry Bed- room Sets: Odd Pleces Parlor Upholstery; Fancy Tables, Chairs and Rockers; Sideboard, Extension Table, Hatrack and Bookcases; Bed and Clipper e will s Tounges: Clipper Spring and Curled Halr Top Mattresses; Cooking Ranges: Carpets; Crockery and Glassware and numerous other household re- quisites. H. S. KUZMINSKY, Auctiooner. FIRE_UNDERWRITERY' SALE At 1019-23 Mission St., Near Sixth, ©On Thursday, the 26th Day of March, 1896, at 11 o’clock a. m. For account of the Pacific Coast Underwriters we will gell the stock still remaining in J. Noonan's basement, consisting of Office Fixtures, Counters, Shelvings, Store Fittings and an im- mense lot of diverse s, INUIANA AUCTION COMPANY, 120 Sutter Street. B. M. BIRDSALL, H. J. LEUTHOLTZ, Propriefor. Auctioneer. J. C._NUTHER, AUCTIONEER, WILL SELL THiS DAY, Thursday. March 26. 1896, Comi . sharp, at 521 Kearny Street, Near California. A full line of Parlor, Dining-room and Chamber Furniture; 1 Lot of Fine Kiichen Ranges; 1000 Yards Brussels Carpets: 300 Pillows: 150 Blank- ets; 50 Hair .Mattresses, and all kinds of Useful Household Goods; also 1 Fine Billiard Table. J. C. MUTHER, Auctioueer. T AUBC‘Z' TION SONWALD EUCKge S sm 218 & 220 MONTGOMERY ST, / MILLS BLDG. BY ORDER OF THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE ESTATE OF C. H. STRYBING, DECEASED, WE WILL SELL THE San Francisco Properties of the Estate ——ON—— THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1896, At 12 o’clock noon, At Salesroom, 218220 Montgomery St., . MILLS BUILDING. At Public Auction! To the Highest Bidder, Subject to Confirmation by Superior Court. llarket-stre;lnvestment. Nos. 517-519 Market st.; SE. line, 120 feet SW, of First st., lot 40x80 feet; substantial 3-story and basement brick building 2 tenants; rents $350 monthly. Kearny-Street Investment. Nos. 217-219 Kearny st. (the Maison Doree): w. line, 112:6 fect N. ‘of Sutter: lot 26%60.4 feet, extending back to Clara lane, Improvements consist of a substantial 4-story and basement brick building; ground floor and basement occupfed as & restaurant: 3 upper floors contam 18 large and spacious rooms, sultable foF offices or lodging-house. Montgomery-Street Investment. Nos. 119 and 121 Montgomery st.; W. line, 103:1 . of Sutter st,; size of lot 34:414x60 feet to Trinity st. Improvemenys consist of 4-story and basement brick buflding: 2 stores on ground floor and offices above; total rents $650. Saeramento-StrElluilding Lots. The fifty-vara lot, northwest corner of Sacra- mento and Lyon sts., in 6 subdivisions; corner 87:6x102:814 : lots on Sacramento st., 25x103:814, and 25x127:814; Lyon-st. lot, 25x112:6; cable- CATS pass On Sacramento st. ; Sacramento st. paved and accepted, Lyon st. macadamized. Mason-Street Residences. No. 1712 Mason st., east line, 114:7 south of Jackson; 68:9x68:9 and extra lot, 22:11x88:9. Improvements consist of & solid and_substantial residence; property is directly opposite the Ferries and Cliff House Rallroad Company’s engine-house and at transfer point; is naturally business prop- erty and should be improved with store and flats; would pay well. San Miguel Homestead Lots. Lots Nos. 52 and 53 of the San Miguel Home- stead Association; NW. line Miguel st., 200 feet NE. of Mount Vernon avé.: size 80x103:6. Capp-Street Residence. Nos. 805 Capp st., E. line, 40 feet S. of Twenty. third st.; two-story residenceof 8 rooms and bath; bituminous rock street; stone side k; lot 24x 122:4. ——ALSO— Lot adjoining above, size 16x122:6. Parties who intend bidding can ob- tain any further details or Information desired on application at our office. SHAINWALD, BUCKBEE & C0., 218-220 Montgomery St., MILLS BUILDING. English, and the interpreter expressed great surprise when told that there was an educational requirement in connection with the registration business. Several times aliens go to the clerk prepared to answer all sorts of questions that are put to people who are anxious to be natural- ized, thinking that he is a Superior Judge, The registration is makine rapid prog- ress, and County Clerk Jordan says that, although it is not costing the county a cent, it will be out on time. And Salt 1s Cheap. Salt puts out afirein thechimney. Saltin the oven under baking tins will prevent their scorching on the bottom. Saltand vinegar will remove stains from discolored teacups. Salt and a_are excellent for bee stings and spider bites. Salt thrown on soot which has fallen on the carpet will prevent stain. Salt put on ink when freshly spilled on a carpet will belp in removing the spot. Salt in whitewash makes it stick. Salt thrown on a coal fire which is low will revive it. Salt used in sweeping carpets keeps out moths. ———————— Dr. Gibhon's Dispensary, KEABNY ST. Estab! in 1834 for the trnn:flnal’ Pri% Disenses, Lost Manhood. Debility or glune-unw bodyandmindand kin Diseases 'he doctor cureswhen S, Sl wcRRoN, Ho Ay AL = 2257, Saa Fianclacs Dr,