The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, May 7, 1896, Page 13

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1896 13 THOUSANDS OF HAPPY WOMEN. Glad That a Great Paper Champions Their Cause. A SUFFRAGIST COUNTY. Great Growth of the Movement Since the Campaign Opened. MRS. VROOMAN’S PLAIN WORDS, She Says Every Woman in California Should Be Proud of “The Call.,” QAKLAND OFFIcE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, 908 Broadway, May 5. } ' Alameda County has long been given to Wwoman suffrage, and when THE CALL an- nounced in 1ts columns that it would help the women of California thousands of lovers of equal rights shouted a political hallelujah. Miss Motlie Conners, editor of Saturday Night, devotes a large portion of her paper to the various aspects of the suffraga question and is the seeretary of the Ala- meda County Political Equality Society. “Itis the most gratifying tribute that a great newspaper could pay to the women of this State,” said Miss Conners, “to help them obtain their rights at the ballot-box. In this State, the proportion of women property-owners to small owners is per- | haps greater than that of any other State, | and itisonly a matter of time when the suffrage will be given them. ““Women’s suffraze is bound to succeed, for not only are there many arguments in its favor, to prove that 1t is right, but now society has taken it up, Miss Anthony has been entertained by social leaders, and 1t is now almost regarded as a virtue to champion the cause.’” Mrs. Henry Vrooman said, “I am proud of THE CA'LL for the side it has taken, and shall do all I can to aid itin thiscam- paign. Women should vote because it is right, and the right always triumphs. “*A candidate, in order to get the women’s vote, will use honest and moral | means (for the moral women outnumber the immoral women), and should any question of morality be voted upon, the women would carry it.” Mrs. Lloyd Baldwin said: “I am very much pleased with the way THE CALL is working forus. 1 take an active interest in this movement, and shall do all I can in furtherance of it.” Mrs. Sarah_C. Sanford, secretary of the -Humane Society. is a very pronounced ad- _mirer of THE CALL'S support. Mrs. San- | ford is the wife of the County Treasurer, and she was greatly disappointed that his majority was not one more at the last election. Mrs. D. W. C. Gaskill, Mrs. E. G, Judd, Mrs. Woodhams, Mrs. Fred Stratton, Miss | Mary'E. Snell, Mrs. Dr. L. J. Kellogg- | Lane, Mrs. Emily Vrooman, Mrs. J. B. | Campbell, Mrs. Eliza Tupper-Wilkes, Mrs. | Alien Babcock, Mrs. Henshaw Ward; Mrs. Bunnell, president of the Ebell Society. and hundreds of other ladies prominent in social circles are a unit in declaring that Trae CaLv's stand is the right one. It must not be thought that the women are alone in these ideas, for such leaders as W. R. Davis, Rev. Dr. Coyle, Rev. Dr. McLean, Fred R. Stratton, Professor Meads, Assemblyman Dodge, Rev. Philip Graif, Rev. C. H. Hobart, Mayor Davi Councilman Bassett, City Attorney Pei sol and numerous others have frequently stated their views in favor of equal rights. The Political Equality Society of Ala- meda County was to have met this after- noon, but as all the ladies were attending the Women’s Congress in San Francisco the meeting was postponed. CAMIPUS BEING IMPROVED, University Workmen Putting the Grounds in Order for Commencement. They Don't Want Any Bonds—Dr. Watson Lectures Again—Inter- esting News Notes. BERKELEY, CaL., May 6.—Carpenters and gardeners are at work improving the university building and grounds in prepa- ration for commencement. The depres- sions in the earth about North Hall are being filled in with fertile soil in place of the beavy clay which was excavated by the ““student laborers.” A huge palm, the expense of the purchasing and planting of which was defrayed by the young lady students, has been set out in front of North Hall as a token of the interest taken by the co-eds in the student labor movenrent. Just across the new rustic bridee, op a gentle slope at the entrance to lovers’ lane, a buge “U C” in the form of a mono- gram is being planted by the university gardeners. Yellow flowers are being used in the making of the letters and blue ones will be set out later to form the back- ground. A general improvement in ap- pearance is being made on all partsof the reservation. Election of Firemen. BERKELEY, CaL., May 6.—A meeting of the Peralta Fire Company was held last night, when the foliowing officers were nominated for the ensuing six months: President, B, J. Lough; vice- president, William J. Miller; secretary, C. E. Boag; treasurer, Bernard Gold- smith; foreman, D. J. Keane; assistant foreman, Lawrence Heggerty. . The proposed choice of a chief fireman of all the companies in the town was dis- cussed, and it was decided to call a general meeting of firemen to consider the matter of consolidation as suggested. Street Superintendent Guy H. Chick and Deputy Superintendent J. W. Striker were present at the meeting and made speeches favorin the proposed union of fire companies. If the plan should be carried out the chief fireman wounld probably be appointed by the Town Trustees. Four new members were proposed for the Peralta company last night. Governor Budd was elected an honorary member iu Tecognition of his exploits as a fire-fighter. Doesn’t Want Sonds. BERKELEY, CaAr., May 6.—At the meeting of the West Berkeley Progressive Club last night W. J. Schmidt, a new member of the ciub, made a speech in opposition to the club’s programme of se- caring the call of another bond election for *$100,000 for schools and a wharf, The club bas appointed a special com- mittee to work against the direct tax that -is to be voted upon on the 16th of this month, with a view to holding the pro- posed bond election, and Mr, Schmidt’s vigorous opposition to any bonds created something of a stir. It was announced by J. T. Renas of the committee in charge of the petition for the election referred to, that signatures were being readily obtained in all parts of the town. Berkeley Flower Show. BERKELEY, CaL., May 6.—The second annual flower show in Berkeley will be held on Friday and Saturday of this week at Shattuck Hall. The exhibition last year was voted a de- cided success, and the prospects for an equally-successful one this year are in the ascendency. The finest blooms and flow- ers in Berkeley will be on exhibition. Fol- lowing 1s to be the exhibit list: 4 g‘:r amateurs who do not employ skilled abor: 1. Roses—Largest and best collection, each variety iu separate glass. 2. Roses—Best twelve varieties, in separate glass. For amateurs who employ skilled labor: 4. Roses—Largest and best collection, each variety in separate glass, For all competitors: 7. Pelargoniums—Best collection. 8. Carnations—Best collection, 9. Ferns—Best display. 10. Eschscholtzias—Best display. 11. Rose—Best one. 12. Pansies—Best display. 13. Bulbous and tuberous plants. Competitive display for school children of wild-flower bouquets on Saturday. Glee Club Concert. BERKELEY, Car, May 6.—The Uni- versity of California Glee Club is making extensive and elaborate preparations for their final concert of the term, which will be given in Stiles Hall next Saturday evening. A peculiar interest attaches itself to the concert be- cause of the fact that such prominent membors as H. P, Veeder, C. R. Morse, Power Hutchins and Raymond Russ will appear in the club for the last time before graduation from collheige. Thomas Rick- ard and Miss Ardella Mills will be the two soloists, The students believe that the concert will be a fitting climax to the festivities of class day and already several of the Greek letter fraternities have made preparations 0 entertain their friends at dinner and to escort them to the concert ball. The next time the club appears in pub- lic it will be entirely reorganized. Choral Society Concert. LORIN, CaL, May 6.—The second con- cert of the Lorin Choral Society will be given in Lorin Hall to-morrow, Thursday, evening. The society wiil be_assisted by Mrs. Eva Wren, soprano; Miss Mabel Jordan, violin; Mr. Lawrence, tenor; Miss Mabel Hussey, piano; William McDonald, basso; C. L. Beretta, trombone. Miss May Hussey and Miss May Sutherland will be accompanists. C. A. 1. Sutherland will be musical director. FABIOLA LADIES EXPLAIN, Indignant at the Charge That They Do Not Dispense Charity. The Rai'road’s Patients and Business Were Nearly Transferred to Sacramento. OARLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, 908 Broadway, May 6. } The ladies of Fabiola Hospital met this morning and they were very indignant at the many unkind things which they claim Lave been said about that institution in connection with the recent fete. Mrs. John Yule, president of the institu- tion, referred to certain letters that have been published saying that the hospital was only patronized by people who could pay for their wants and men sent there by the railroads. The opinion seemed to pre- vail that the best way to disprove the charges would be to make s public state- ment of the amount of charitable work actually done by the hospital, but others stated that the best course might be to let the matter rest. Mrs. Yule made some statements that created much surprise. She said that if the railroad had not decided to make their hospital headquarters here they would have sent that much business to Sacra- mento. “I think if any one investigates the mat- ter,”” said Mrs. Yule, “they would find that we take in a large number of charity patients. As for our receiving the rail- road’s patients, the head of the depart- ment said if the injured men could not be sent to Fabiola they would have to go to Sacramento. By receiving the men at Fabiola nearly a thousand dollars is spent among Oakland tradesmen every month for supplies necessary for the in- Jjured men, most of whom reside in or near this city. $ “The charges recently made by persons in the newspapers are not only unkind, but unjust and unreasonable. ~There is no reason why we should not receive the injured men and every reason why we should. “The railroad men are more than pleased to be at Fabiola. They tell me that they were never so comfortable or so well cared for in any other hospital, and they are all delighted with the place.” Mrs. Paul Lohse followed Mrs. Yule, and supported all that she had said. “If any one cared to investigate the hospital rec- ords,”’ she said, “‘they would find that we took any number of charity cases irrespec- tive of religion or race. 'he institution is carried on in the most broad-minded manner possible.” The president, Mrs. Yule, informed the ladies that she thought $2000 would be cleared from the fete for the hospital. The late executive conrmittee is winding up its business as fast as possible, and with the proceeds from souvenirs, conces- sions and tickets it is thought that Mrs, Yule's estimate will be abdut correct, DAVIE IS PUZZLED. Wants to Know Why the Board of Edu- cation Asked for a 817,500 Surplus. OAKLAND, CaL., May 6.—Mayor Davie thinks that the recent action of the Board of Education regarding the closing of the high school two weeks ahead of time is a scheme to make his$1 tax levy unpopular. “I beard some time ago,” said the Mayor, *‘that the educators who wanted more money in the school fund said they would do something -to kill the $1 tax le_vky, and this is their moye.” he Mayor is much puzzled about the extra $20,000 asked for by the Bosrd of Education in its estimate. He said: cannot see what was wanted of the $17,500, for they are only $2500 short. It could not have been wanted to improve the high school grounds, for a short time ago the Board of Public Works passed a resolu- tion granting the high school committee permission to use the park gardeners for that purpose any time it wanted them and 1 un&po,u the offer has never been ac- cepted.” —————— THROWN FRCM HER HORSE. Miss Annie Swords of Temescal Is Seri- ously Injured by the Fall. OAKLAND, CAL., May 6.—Miss Annie Bwords, daughter of P. Swords of Temes- cal, was thrown from her horse while out riding last night. The accident occurred at the corner of Grove and Bixteenth streets and will probably prove to be very serious. The young lady was conveyed to her home in the patrol wagon, and when a physician was summoned he found that she was suffering from concussion of the brain and thought that her skull was fractured. HOW 10 CLOSE A BRIDGE Part of a Highway With an Electric Road Running Over It. CONTROLLED BY A RECEIVER. If the Street Superintendent Acts He Will Be in Contempt of Court. OArAND OFFIcE SAN Francrsco CALL,) 908 Broadway, May 6. | A very remarkable state of affairs exists regarding the Kighth-street bridge. Itis a portion of one of the only two highways between Broadway and East Oakland, and has been placarded for months as unsafe. The Street Superintendent has been in- structed to close the bridge, with the ex- ception of that portion used by the electric road. That portion is sacred, as the road isin the hands of a receiver and to inter- fere with it would be contemptof court. Now comes the difficulty, for teams would use the tracks as well as electric-cars and cannot be prevented from so doing. The bridge will be fenced in outside of the tracks only, if the Mayor will sign the requisition for the necessary lumber. He says he will not as there is no necessity to close the bridge, as the needed repairs can be made without interfering in any way with traffic. The receiver of the road, J. C. Johnson, said to-day: *“I would not careif they did cut oft the tracks. For my part it can be closed as well as not. I will not give my consent to blocking up our track, however."” E. P. Vandercook, the superintendent of the road, considers the action of the Council very arbitrary. “Why,” he said, “that portion of the bridge over which our cars run is perfectly safe. The planking on the sides may be worn out, but that has nothing to do with our cars. There is not one rotten pile under the bridge at the piace where our carsrun. I have had the opinion of an expert to the effect that the structure is entirely safe for a number of years to come. It woula serve the Council right if every road in town would refuse to run cars, and then we could get some decent treatment from them.”” Since the Eighth-street electric line was built, which was the first road to cross the estuary, two other lines have been opened, asthey both come in to the up’per end of Broadway, whither business is fast going, they have drawn a large portion of the Eighth-street patronage. Thisis probably why the receiver does not care much whether they cut off the road in the mid- dle or not. Sabbath Observance. SAN LEANDBO, CaL., May 6.—There was a largely attended meeting at the Presbyterian Church Monday evening, in the 1nterest of Sabbath observance. The Trustees came in for severe criticism for grauting one of the public parks for a ball ground, when they were fully aware that the principal games were to be played on Sunday, and in the face of the protest of the citizens in the vicinity, The matter bas aroused much feeling and will be made the subject of further action. Carnival Fever. CENTERVILLE, CaL., May 6.—The Centerville Athletic Club will opea their new grounds May 16 with a baseball came with the Oakland High School and bicycle races, with appropriate prizes. The day will be closed with a grand masquerade ball, given in honor -of the event by the ladies of the Town Hall Association. Fined Him Double. 3 OAKLAND, CaL., May 6.—F. J. Grush, a driver of a laundry wagon, was to-day arrested for not tying his horse and was allowed by the officer to drive to the City Hall. But instead of doing s2 the driver went the other way. He was arrested again later and had to pay double the fine for his trick. B Unitarian Pastor. OAKLAND, CaL, May 6.—The First Unitarian Church has cailed a pastor in the person of Rev. E. E. Hammond of Oshkosh, Wis. He is said to bea very eloguent man and is willing to come to the coast. The pulpi has been vacant since Rev. A. Goodenough resigned about a year ago. Grand Jury and Whidden. OAKLAND, CaL, May 8—During the session of the Grand Jury to-day a num- ber of witnessesin the Whidden case were examined. Among the witnesses to-day were Expert H. K. Snow, Alex Rosbor- ough, Leslie Herrick, deputy under Ros- borough, and E. Mayrisch Jr., deputy un- der Tax Collector Barver. A New Rabbi. OAKLAND, CAL, May 6.—Rabbi R. M. Berliant, who was invited by the orthodox Hebrew members of the synagogue on Harrison and Fourth streets, arrrived from Europe a few days ago and is now in Oak- land. He expects a permranent engage- ment. Oglesby Wins His First Case. OAKLAND, CaL, May 6—W. 1J. Oglesby, Oakland’s young colored at- torney, won his first case in Recorder St. Sure’s court to-day. The case was before a jury and was a charge of battery. Known in Oakland. OAKLAND, CaL., May 6.—George Ful- ler, the man who was convicted at San Jose of assault to commit murder, was well known in Oakland a few years ago, where he burglarized many offices. HISTORY OF A DAY, Alameda County Happenings Told in Brief Chapters. OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, 908 Broadway, May 6. Nanny de Bretteville hes brought suit, by her attorney, Sam Bell McKee, for a divorce from V. de Bretteville. The Episcopalian churches of Alameda County will give a pienic and reunion in the Santa Crnz mountains on Saturday. The executive committee of the Fifth Ward BeFubllcln Club has decided that the club will not hold a meeting to-morrow as pro- pos! The annual mutingxel the board of mana- s of the Pacific Athletic Association will be g:ld at the Reliance Club Friday evening, May 15. An assignment has been received from Al- bert Bouvier to A. 8. Buldwin of a half in- terest in the lease of the Macdonough Theater, dating from March 12, 1894. Mrs. Eliza I. McLaren, wife of John McLaren of Lorin, died Tzht suddenly last evening. She had been ailing for sonie time. The de- ceased was 47 years ofage. While making up 1 train for San Jose this morning one of the cars left the track at the old Alameds wharf and came within a few feet of running off into the estuary. Snyder and Lenz, who are ch: with rob- bery{lre haying their nrellmm examina- tion before Justice Lawrenee 8y. Green- bank ana Muhlner are among the witnesses. Proof has just been filed of the service of summons in the suitof Morris Bettencourte nst Frank A, Bettencourte for a divorce on the ground of cruelty issued in July, 1893, The first deep-water vessels to dock at the Grove-street wharf, belonging to the city, have ust finished discharging a cargo of lumber for imball’s mill near by. The vessels are small schooners drawing about twelve feet of water, The first victims of the hitching ordinance were up in the Police Court this morning and each had to forfeit §2 bail. The: wcrt'f). W. Fraser, Mrs. A. Smith, Joseph Plunger, Jacob Silyerstein, H. K. Ames, John Leopold, G Perfenster, G. Netrell, Charles Tiilele, Gus Haw and Ah Gee. e Appointed the Berkeley Officer. BERKELEY, CAr., May 6.—Frank B. Thompson, Sanitary Inspector of the town of Berkeley, has been appointed to hold a similar office in the new Adeline sanitary district. WILSON’S FIGURES. They Are a Few Thousand Smaller Than the Estimate Made by the Mayor. OAKLAND, Car., May 6.—City Engi- neer Wilson lovked through the Auditor’s books this morning for expenses con- nected with his office, and said: “I find that I have been charged by the Mayor’s statement to the Council with something over $2000 too much. “Where the Mayor gets his figures is more than I know, but these 1 made from the books of the Auditor, whom I consider the city bookkeeper. The Mayor says I spent $8399, I believe, while I find that $6426 is all I have drawn. “To compare these figuresiwith the ex- pense of running the office in the past, it is but fair to deduct the expenses now attached to the office which were not at- tached to it before. Those are: $900 a year for.rent, $60 tor janitor service, $33 70 for fuel and $600 as my an for being a member of the Board of Public Works, whicl formerly cost the City $2400. Taking this money off, the encineer’s office has cost $4825, which is lower than Morgau’s was for 1894-95 or 1893-94. Those years cost respectiveiy §3558 and §7660. In 92-93, the Mayor says, the office was run for $2480. He completely overlooks a suit for $1970 which Morgan now has against the City for fees whieh he did not collect that year, because of his failureto get his bill in in time.” EXEMPT FIRE COMPANY, Alameda Willing to Assist in Fighting the Appeal of the Oakiand Council. E'ectric Poles Not Yet Erected. Parade of City Water Carts. Two Accidents. ALAMEDA, CarL, May 6.—The Exempt Fire Company met this evening in the City Recorder's courtroom to consider what action should be taken in reference to the appeal to the Supreme Court ques- tioning the law under which exempt fire companies came into existence. In Oakland Mayor Davie appointed the trustees of the relief fund in conformity with the law. The Council, however, in fixing the tax levy made no provision for the creation of a relief fund. A claim for relief was passed by the trustees and ap- proved by the Auditor, but has never been paid. Mandamus proceedings in the Superior Court resulted in a decision to uphold the law. The city of Oakland at once gave notice of appeal, and it is with reference to this that the local company decided to co-operate with the Oakland company. The committee appointed to look into the matter reported that Alameda’s assistance was cordially wel- comed. W, W. Foote had offered his services as counsel, G. de Golia would attend to the drawing up and service of the papers, so that the cost at present as far as could be seen would not exceed $25. Should it go beyond that the Oakland company would be glad of such financial assistance as the Alameda company might by willing to contribute, SHOT BY HIS NIECE. James Castro Permitted the Child to Play With a Revolver. ALAMEDA, CaL, May 6. — A man named James Castro last night visited his sister at 1894 Railroad avenue, and gave his little niece a revolver to play with. He did not think of looking to see whether it was loaded or not, and a few minutes afterward he found himself with a 35 caliber bullet in his left thigh. Dr. Hamlin of the Receiving Hospital, Oakland, extracted the missile, and Mr. Castro returned home to-day. The Poles Not Up Yet. ALAMEDA, CAL., May 6.—Delanoy’s electric poles have come. They ought to have reached here yesterday. Water tow- age was found to be cheaper than haulage by rail. The plans were changed and the water route chosen for economical reasons. Late last night Mr. Delanoy sought his legal adviser to know what was to be done. He had seen the City Marshal and asked him what his intentions were. *‘Simply,” said the Marshal, “‘to arrest ever‘y] one and any one found interfering with the public highways without a permit.” “The poles will be here by daylight, and what are we going to do about it?” asked Mr. Delanoy. “Why, just go right ahead and vourself with bondsmen,’’ replied Bruner. The question now is whether the com- pany will not be bonded before it is incor- porated, So far no poles have been erected. To-morrow morning, however, it is authoritatively stated ground will be broken. rovide ounsel ‘What It All Meant, ALAMEDA, CAL., May 6.—Pedestrians this morning were astonished to see a long cavalcade of painted carts in the seven primary colors, driven by men in top hats and white-lisle gloves. The children thought it was a new kind of circus come to town, while some of the older foik uessed it must be the first cargo of poles or Delanoy’s electric plant. Others more astute maintained it wasa parade in honor of Colonel Babcock's primary delegates being seaied in the State Convention at Sacramento. Itturned out to be the nine city water carts, driven by the teams of Lubben Bros., who have just been awarded the contract for street-sprinkling. The parade was to mark the commencement of the new crder of things. In future salt water pumped by the city’s light plant will be used to lay thedust and a considerable saving to the city ve effected. Police Cases. ALAMEDA, CaL., May 6.—Joseph Shan- non, a baker by vocation, who has been a tenant in the Oity Jail for the past fort- night, was found guilty of beinga vagrant by a jury this morning and sentencea by Jusm:er%lerris to six months’ imprison- ment in the County Jail. acob Simms, a colored man, residing at 1160 Park avenue was tried before the Re- corder and a jury on the charge of wife- beating. He was acquitted. Jackson Oglesby of Oakland, Who was refused per- mission_bo practice in the Supreme Court last week, conducted the defense in a bril- liant style. Four arrests were made to-day, two be- ing vagrants, one a truant and the last a bicycle-rider who took to the sidewalk. In Search of Information, ALAMEDA, CaL., May 6.—The Univer- sity of Iowa evidently considers Alameda to {e the emporium of refornf movements. This morning the City Clerk received a lettertherefrom requesting him to answer the following questions Do you believe that local home rule is con- ducive to the best municipal government? it increase cost of government? Does it result in an increase of public in- terest as shown by the vote cast? Does it increase litigation? The School Fund. ALAMEDA, CAv., May 6.—According to Secretary snll}v-n the school fund on hand at the beginning of this month was: State, $6545 34; county, $4117 25; eneral, $2024 85; high school, $3936 32; Tivrary, $74 42; making a total of $17,598 18, Fell From a Scaffold. ALAMEDA, CAL, May 6.—Yesterdav a carpenter named 1. Hammar, working on the residence of Dr. Bronson, Park ave- nue, feil from a scaffold fourteen feet high while he was at work. He was very much ‘bruised. It is expected he will recover, JOKER IN AN ORDIKANCE, An Additional License Imposed on Hundreds of Salcon Men. IT CANNOT NOW BE REVOKED. The Supervisors Introduced It Very Quietly—A Mild Sensation When It Was Discovered. OARLAND OFFICE 8AN FRANCISCO CALL.} 908 Broadway, May 6. An ordinance zoes into effect to-morrow that increass the licences of over three hundred saloons in cities and towns of Alameda County $30 per quarter. Although the result of the new law 1s probably the result of an oversight on the part of the person who drew it up, it is not within the jurisdiction of the Supervisors 1o correct it, in view of the opinion ren- dered a few days ago by the District At- torney in the Borman liquor case. For several years the liquor-license tax has been collected by an appointed License Collector, but recently the Supreme Court decided this to be itlegal. This caused the board to pass a new liquor-license ordi- nance, whereby it was to be made the duty of the County Tax Collector to col- lect this tax. The board requested the District Attorney’s office to prepare and submit the new ordinance. After several weeks the matter was reported back and adopted. In it the following sections ap- pear; Section 6. The license tax under this section of said ordinance shall be as follows: For every person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of selling, or giving away, or in any manner furnishing in any saloon, bar, stand, or in any other place of business, or in any public place in the county of Alameda, and for every person, firm or corporation who sells or offers to sell, or keeps for the purpose of sale, within the said county of Alameda, any spirituous, malt, or fermented liquors or wines or any admixture thereof, $30 per quar- ter, payable in advance, to the tax collector of the .county of Alame- da, at the office of said tax collector, at the Courthouse of the scid county of Ala- meda; provided that druggists and apotheca- ries shall not be required to obtain a license under the provisions of this ordinance for fur- nishing liquors upon the written preseription of & regularly licensed and registered physi- cian, such liquorin no case to be used or drank upon the premises, nor for supplying alcohol, or preparations containing the same, for sci- entific, mechanical, medical or mediciual pur- poses; provided further, that no spirituous, malt or vinous liquors shall be soid or fur- nished more than once on any one preserip- tion of such physician, and that no physician shall prescribe any intoxicating liguors as a beverége 10 any person addicted to the inordi- nate use of intoxicating liquors, Section 16. Every person who shall, within the county of Alameda, keep or assist in keep- ing any saloon, bar, store, dramshop, tippling- place, stand or any other place where any spirituous, malt or fermented liquors or wines, or ‘any admixture thereof are sold or given away, without having first procured the permit and license required therefor by ‘the provisions of this ordinance, or who_shall sell or give away within the copnty of Alameda any spirituous, malt or ferdented liquors or wines, or any admixture thereof. without first having procured the permit and license re- quired by the provisions of this ordinance, or after the same may have been revoked by the Board ot Supervisors as in this ordinance pro- vided, and any person who shall comduct or carry on any business, occupation or calling for which a license tax is required by the pro- visions of this orainance without having first procured the license required by this ordi- nance, shall be deemed guilty of & misae- meanor. The document was a_big one and very little attention was paid to the reading. Several asked if it was any different from the old ordinance except in making the collections a duty of the County Tax Col- lector ana they were assured that it was not. The ordinance was adopted and ordered published as required by law. It goes into effect Friday and at the same time repeals all ordinances in conflict with | its terms. It was. discovered to-day by interested liquor dealers, that in drawing the ordi- nance the werds ‘‘outside of incorporated cities and towns” had been omitted. Whether this was by design or whether it was done so as to collect a license from all liquor dealers within the corporate limits of the towns and cities of the county 1s not yet known, but it has created a sensa- tion. The District Attorney, in an opinion to the Superyisors regarding their power to revoke a liquor license that it was con- tended had been granted illegally, after quoting the Supreme Court, says: As the granting of the license would be the final act of the board upon the petition for a permit the jurisdiction of the board would be exnausted upon such action being taken; con- sequently, under the above rule, laid down by our Supreme Court, it would be impossible for the board to take further or any action in this ‘)mceed(n , and the only remedy 1n the premises would be an application to the courts either to review by certiorari,or by an equit- able action to set aside the proceedings of the board. » Now if he holds to that decision there will be a mad set of liquor-men. At pres- ent there are in the city of Oakland 220 liguor establishments that will come under the law, in Alameda 23, Berkeley 17, Hay- wards 20, San Leandro 16, Pleasanton 13 ana Livermore 27; total 336. This would be an annual income in addition fo what has heretofore been received by the county from the liquor-men of about $40,320. On the other hand, if it was the inten- tion of the'Supervisors to impose a county license upon the city dealers they were very careful to keep the matter a profound secret, At the time the ordinance was passed Supervisor Church said to a re- porter: “There is no change in the ordi- nance whatever except the provision to rovide for their collection.”” Supervisors Pelouze and Johnson made similar state- ments. LIBRARY AFFAIRS. Reading Rooms Must Be Closed One Month if Funds are Not Forthcoming. OAKLAND, CAL., May 6.—The trustees of the Free Public Library have replied to a recent communication from the Mayor, as follows: Hon. J. L. Davie, Mayor of the city of Oak- land—DEAR SIR: Your communication is re- ceived, suggesting that this board should send in lists of supplies used in the library and reading rooms, in order that bids for furnish- ing the sume may o sdvertised for by the Board of Public Works. The Board of Free Library Trustees has no connection with other departments of the city overnment. It has obtained: bids annually for furnishing supplies, and the Board of Public Works could not legally advertise for them. We shall always welcome any sugges- tion from the Mayor and other city officers concerning the conduct of the free library and reading rooms, as we will also from any citizen interested in their welfare. The following resolution wasalso adopted as showing the condition of affairs and the intention of the board if relief was not afforded: Resolved. That owing to the deficit which would otherwise occur, all reading-rooms be and the same are closed from June 1 to the b‘fi“‘m“ of the next fiscal year (July 1, 1896), unless sufficient funds be obtained from the City Council by transter to maintain the read- ing-rooms. A Lively Breakdown. S80UTH BERKELEY, Car.,, May 6.—A ‘wagon smash-up occurred in South Berke- ley this morning as a result of an attempt by Mulligan C. Poole to drive a colt that had never been harnessed 1n & wagon be- fore. The animal ran into a fence and the driver was thrown to the ground, narrowly escaping serious injuries. 2 ————— The Statue of Liberty, in New York har- bor, is 305 feet high. Huction Bales © SPECIAL SALE. CHAS, LEVY & (0, AUCTIONEERS, Salesrooms—1135 Market Street, Between Seventh and Eighth. Regular Sale Days, Tuesdays and Fridays. Telephone, Jessie 761. THIS DAY, Thursday .......May 7, 1896, At 11 o'clock A. M., at salesroom, 1185 MARKET ST., bet. 7th and Sth, kY 2 WILL SELL Stock of GROX Y, CROCKE NOTION: Scales, Coffce Sugar, Spices, Candles, Soap, Hali Barrel Whisky, Vinegar, Bottled Goods. Canned Goods, Rice, Glassware, Crockery, Tinware, Lamp Chimneys, Meats, Notions, Tobacco and ever: thing appertaining 10 a firsi-class. store; Showcases. CHAS. LEVY & CO., Auctioneers. PAVILION AUCTION HOUSE. 819-321 Sutter St., Above Grant Ave. Teas, Coffee. AT SALESROOM, THIS DAY, ..... May 7, 1896, o'clock A. M., +...T WILL SELL.... A large line of Parior, Bedroom. Dining-room, Library and Kitchen Furniture of every description. GROCERIES!. GROCERIES! Pavilion Auction House, 319-321 Sutter St. At 233 Pierce Street, Corner Oak, THIS DAY. Thursday...... Thursday..... SRy Al Saloon; consisting of an Al stock of fresh new Groceries; Teas and Coffees; Cauned and Bottled Goods: fine imported-and domestic Wines: Liquors and Cigars: aimost new Delivery Wagon; fine Horse and Harness: Coffee-mill and Scales: costly Counters and Shelving; Chairs: Tables: Glassware and grand Bar ard Back Bar, cost new $300. 8. BASCH, Auctioneer. Terms, cash. ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE. M. J. SIMMONS AUCTION 0., INC., WILL SELL THIS DAY, Thursday..... May 7, 1896, At 11 o’clock, at salesroom, 1057 MARKET STREET, By order of Administrator, a larze lot of Bed Linens, Bedding, Table Linens, Ladies’ Wearing Apparel, Crockery, ssware, Stoves, Granite Ware, Parlor, Chamber and_Dining-rosm Furni- ture, Carpets.” H. S. KOZMINSKY, Auctioncer. GEO. F. LAMSON, AUCTIONEER. Office—410 Kearny Street. Q! FRIDAY. Friday... -May 8, 1896, At 11 0'clock A. 3., on the premises, 522 EDDY STRE! ....I WILL SEL The elegant Furniture and Carpets of residence. Handsome Upholstery, Grand Pictures, Handsome Chamber Suites, Folding Beds, Extra Mattresses, Fine Bedding, Lace Curtains, Best Body Brussels Carpets, Rich Ornaments, Dining-room in Walnut, China, Silver-piated Ware, Table Cutlery, Fine Kitchen Utensils, ete. TERMS—CASH. GEO. F. LAMSON, Auctipneer. J. C. MUTHER, AUCTIONEER, WILL SELL THIS DAY, Thursday. May 7, 1896, Commencing at 2 . 3. at Salesrooms, 521 Kearny St., A Full Line of Parlor, Chamber and Din- ing-room FURNITURE. Large lot of Brussels Carpet, Crockery, Glass- ware, Fine Bedding, 10 Ranges, Lingleam, etc.; also 1 Fine Bicycle and Piano. J. C. MUTHER, Auctioneer. ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE AT b S § P S SUNS T EORSE MARKET, 220 VALENCIA ST, SATURDAY: Saturday ..May 9 o'cloc By order of Mrs. Levashier, we will sell Her Entire Stock of Horses, ‘Wagons, Buggies, Cart, ness, Ete. Horses consist of 30 head broke and unbroke good all purposes horses from 4 (0 8 years old: welght from 900 to 1600. Also same time and place 15 head good work-horses. Sale positive No rescrve o limit whatover, HULLIVAI‘T & DOYLE, Livestock Auctioneers. fhice, SIXUh S0 WANTS T0 SUE & CONSUL Miss Stevens, an Heiress, Says He Borrowed Money From Her and Forgot It. Farm Team Har- OAKLAND, Car., May 6.—Mrs. Annie Stevens of Washington street, who has been notifi-d that a fortune awaits her.in. Sussex County, England, told her story to- ay. She claims that she will institute civil action against the estate of the British Vice-Consul Mason. She claims that she and her husband met Mason shortly after their marriage and when she had money and he did considerable business for them, Mason came to them and wanted to bor- row $1000 on a personal note. This was to be used in erecting his country home in Sau- salito. She claims she "advanced this money, which he agreed to return on de- mand. She bought a ranch in Sonoms County, but soon found that money was needed. She applied to Mason, who did not have the cash, but offered her a pair of diamond bracelets and a diamond ring to square the account, which wasSrefus the cash was needed. The farm was mortgaged, and when that fell duean- other appeal was made to Mason to pay up, but he died before the matter was settled. Stevens lost the note from his pocket about this time and the couple returned to Oakland penniless and shortly after Stevens died, leaving the widow in pov- erty. In speaking of her troubles to-day she smd: “You know the ‘Johnny Bulls’ stick close together, and on account of Henry's friendship with Mason we let him have money. e have never received any in- terest’ on the principal, which now amounts to §1200. If he had paid this we should be on the ranch yet, and my hus- band would now .be alive. I supposeif Mason had not died so suddenly we might have been paid the money, but after Henry lost the note they refused to do anything for us. “An uncle of Henry’s in Sussex has left his fortune to me. All I know about it is that the amount is big, and before his death Henry was always expectingit. He was the only surviving heir, and now that he is gone I am the one entitled to the money. ‘“‘Henry used to say quite often, ‘If that old fool would only die we might live in luxury,’ but I used to tell my husband fiha‘:'d e might die first, and sure enongh e did. “I do not know what this uncle’s busi- ness was, but Iam sure he lived in a big castle in England. I guess he was a duke or knight. The Consul has written to Eng- land for me and we expect word in a short time. When I get the money I will sue for the amount Mason owed me and then build me a nice home.” —_————— Intellectual Idealism Defended. BERKELEY, Car., May 6.—Interest in the course of philosophical lectures, which is being given by Dr. John Watson of Queen’s University before the Philosophi- cal Union of the State University, con- tinues with unabated interest. To-night he gave the third of the series of five dis- courses at Stiles’ Hall, taking for his topic “A Défense of Intellectual Idealism.” At the close of the lecture a discussion was held on Dr. Watson’s work on “Compte, Mill and Spencer,”’ w: ich book the union has been reading during the past year. The lecture was of a purely technical nature and the audionce, which consisted of about 200, was confined chiefly to mem-, bers of the union. A continuation of the JAPAN E & CHINESE AUCTION SALE 419 Kearny Street. 7 THIS DAY, Thursday....... May 7, 1898 At11 A.M.: 2and 7 P. M. REMOVED FROM CHINATOWN For convenience of sale, the stock of & CHINESE MERCHANT, WHO IS RETURNING TO CHINA. RARE ORIENTAL CURIOS. Satsuma, Cloisonne, Awata, Kaga, Tokonabe, Bishu, Kochi, etc. Antique Bronzes, Carvings, Silk Goods, Embroideries, etc. JAPANESE RUGS, ALL SIZES, Withont Reserve or Limit. Chalrs for Ladies, F. T. KEELAR, Auctioneer. HARNESS, DRAFT AND WORK HORSES 2R 2 2 ——PROPERTY OF—— ESTATE OF HON. J. G. FAIR, LAKEVILLE RANCH. At Auction! TUESDAY, .. May 12, 1896 AT 11 4 ., AT SALESYARD Corner Van Ness Ave. and Market St. SAN FRANCISCO. Tuesday..... Horses at yard Saturday, May 9. Catalogues now ready. KILLIP & CO., Livestock Auctioneers, Montgomery St., S. HOTEL ARRIVALS. GRAND HOTEL Mrs M Parsons, Petaluma B F Gels, Willows J R Helbron, Salinas G W Fibbeth & w, Colusa Miss A Stevens, Sacto G H Hart, Cal R R Flint, Sacramento EJsSampson&w.Stockton Mrs Lacey, Folsom Master Lacey, Folsom EJ de Sabladr,NevadaCy LHY¥rankenbeimer, Sktn G T Rives, Inyo County MrsABAndrews, LosAng J Harrison, N Y 2 Mr Harrison, N Y J L Matthews, Sallnas C O'Brien, Cal MrsJ WMitchell, Provdce T B Joseph, Hoston Mrs O Atkins, Newport A P Stnciair, Salt Lake G Pachecy J C Tice, W C Good. Santa Rosa F J Condon & w, Salinas P A Clule, Volcano N H Lang, Cal Miss Day. Cal ¥ W Bost, Nevada City C J Martin, Salinas Miss Stevens, Sacto L Van Vlack, Chico J Hill, Alameda € Stap. anip Dutton 50 A Goldman, Bakersfieid W B Carlson, San Diego J Brendenstein, Clinton C Rule, Duncans Mills J W Lamther & w, Pa W J Nesbitt, Salinas. Mrs A W Green, Cal C E Alden & w, Cal R E Adams, Boston Mrs G A Grozler, Austin W S Ingalls, N Y N Wines, Santa Barbara Mrs Pacneco, Ignacla J M Davidson, Montreal Miss Pacheco, Tgnacio W F Knox, Sac H A Fairbank, Sac 3 H Glide, Sac CJ Byxbee, Fresno MrsW A Kimball, Pasaden G W Morgan, Duncan M Nrs M E Taylor, Merced G J Owens, San Mateo, W H Story, Marysville CJ Plerce, Fresno P M Conklin, Fresno COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL. yle, Lawrence G E Morrill, Watsonvilie ter, Visalia W G Uridge, Fresno E R Earvest, Norborn W Webb, Portland J W Johnston, Portland C Belt, Porsiand W Stepherd, Portland -~ L L Wood, Portland L Bender, Portiand M de Witt, Por.land J Hastings, Portiand H_Bissell ‘& w, Portland H Hutton, Portiand & R Bennett, Portlana Otto Toepelt, Portland € Wannerman, Portland A M Watsou, Portland W H_Norman, Portland § Norman, Portiand T G Kane, Portiand vers, Portland Miss M Smith. Portland A D Kern, Portland J H Hertsche, Portland W R Cody, Portland A § Cody, N Y. J R Roney, Cal W O Anderson & w, il we Iler, Princeton M E Sturdevant, Conn W H H Rader, w & ¢, 111 J B Curtin, Sonora E F Hill, Wash w attle L N Martell,w&2c,Seattle J A Kirby & w, Wash BT Albert, Prescott D Cagney, Hollister C Maunerman, Portland G V Stud, Macon Michael Orr, N Y PALACE HOTEL. SH Pierce, N Y J H Gorseline, Wis P L Crovat, Wis P S Abbott, Mass E W Hale & w, Sac J E Terry & w, Sac Mrs G O Baker,Alabama Miss M_Baker, Alabama Miss G Baker, Alabama Mrs S H Selby,Menlo Pk Miss Selby, Menlo Park P W Selby & w,Menlo Pk H Isono, Japan LieutE A Kluge,Germany T E Hunt, kl Paso J H Kinkead, W Va W W Shepard, Fresno J G Hoeflich, Ohlo J Cross. Los Angeles A P Magginnis, Los Ang A H Brawner, N Y W G Blatt, Detroit F S Danforth & w, Min R E Roberts, N Y F C Grote, Ohio D M Masforrell & w,Ohlo T T Lane, Angels Camp G F Kleinberger. N'Y E Bichowski. Sn Gabriel R B Argers, Montreal G A Kirkpatrick,Toronto R M Wells, Toronto T G Shaughnessy, Can G A Macdonald, Canada L Case, On10 Ellen Case, Ohio Mary Case, Obio Miss Newton, Waterloo R H Officer, Salt Lake J M Buckminster, Mass W A Perry, Riverside LICK HOUSE. J Coward, Watsonville E B Starr, Yuba City A D Cutts, Marysville J W Eden, Pocatelle F W Smyth, Portland E J Hoch, Cal W H Hation, Modesto Mrs Peter White, Cal W Humbert & w, Or T Hill, Victoria A McFariand, Napa E Cooper, Elwood Mrs L Barton, Cal Mrs C Martin, Cal E W Engs, Cal R C Terry, Clavion Mrs W Johnston, Reno Mrs R C Moore, Reno W E Rogers, Amalle J M Brady, Fresno G Ackerman, Fresno Dr Burdeil, Marin Co C G Betts, Spokane ¥ H Fox, Chicago £ O Sargent & w. Nebr J Morimer, Long Island Mrs.C Thompson, Cal J T Waiker & w, N Y A S 'Pot er & w. Chicago Col J Toole, Ky G Mason, Petaluma Mrs P C Moore, Ukigh Miss Moore, ('kiah Mrs J Miller, Fresno G E Turner & w.Or E D Barnes, Eureka G B Ryan & w, Fresno M1 Newbauer & w, N Y P L Flood, Clayton MrsP Richardson,Eimira NEW WESTERN HOTEL. A B Knight, Butte J O Johnson, Vallejo J Y Cline, Sutter Creek P Peterson, Alvarado A Charlemange, Cal _H Wililams, Vallejo W A aringon, N Y Robt Kline, The Rock Jas F Hunter, Boston ~ J McClanaghan, St Louls H Woods, Seat:le J M Eenson, Stockton F J McShane, N Y A Hauley, San Jose Ed Bvans, San Luis Obls E J McCafferty, Poriand C E Gerharty, Los Ang Ed Long, Los Angeles F Welner, Chicago E S Adams, Chicago BALDWIN HOTEL. J E Willie, San Mateo J Smith, Vallejo R Benjanifn, Vallejo G Grossman, Nevada R Fernfield, Alameda ¥ C Harding, Baltimore T H Muiligan, N Y J Thomas, Seattle 8J McKnight, Vallejo Mrs B Carter, Louisiana Mrs Matteron, Belvdere Mrs G A Trevser, Chicago Mrs F J Figerson, Chgo C Davis, Chicago Miss R Thomas, Antioch M 8 Erwin, Salem oo — f\smart Broadway, New York, druggist has this sign hanging outside his store; it marks the new era of drug selling, Is it any wonder that he has to ‘enlarge his, quar- ters, that his clerks are busy, and that his store is one of the most popular along the leading thor- oughfare? 3 ou can afford to trade with a druggist that has such a motto as that. gé.Glbbon’s Dispensary, 5 KEAENY ST. Established in 1854 for the treatment of Private mlmmmfl Deblll same lecture will be made to-morrow evening at the same hall.