The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 1, 1896, Page 13

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1896. 13 D0 NOT DESIRE A “CHINESE WALL" Manager Curtis Sends De- tails of the Railread Compromise. ; OBJECTIONS ARE STATED | What the Company Will Give and Do in Return for Other Favors. OPEN STREETS TO WATER FRONT Rights of Way Will Be Given to Some if Others Are Kept | Closed. OAR1AND OFFICE 8AN FRANCISCO CALL,) 908 Broadway, June 30. | _* The Southern Pacific is anxious to make a compromise with the City oi Oakland in regard to the opening of streets to tue| water front. The extension of these streets is of the greatest importance to property-owners in | the neighborhood, and the result is being eagerly watched. Councilman Towle, who | was appointed chairman of the special committee appointed to confer with the | railroad officials, has received the follow- | ing letter, which will be openly discussed | at the next m ng of the City Council: . To the Hono Special Street Committee of | the Oakland Ci neil—G LEMEN: Aecting | UPOn your re h inst., at our in- ter i street-opening in the aty of O property owned by our vari s and the Pacific_Im- provement Company beg to resp-ctiully submit to you and through you to the City Coun your city the ifollowing offer by ng differences be- way of compro: ab- tween ourselv 4 g {3 3 2 ject, with the hope that i by you in the same friendly spirit in which it is made, We most itatingly effirm that the in- terests of companie: tical, and of Oakland and our railway within its limits, are iden- | ¥ line of action which will result in the injury to the one will unfayorably affect the other, and hence ordinary businéss pru- dence would suggest that the T L t nies should not interpose any obj upbuilding of the city, and the opening of her streets to the waterways which surround her, nor should the officers of the city government | lay unnecessary burdens upon the city’s reil- | way traffic by opening streets through the rexlway yards or depot grounds, unless such openings are absolutely necessary in the inter- est of public travel and commercial inter- course. In order to correet an impression which seems to have gained some currency in your | that these companies and thetr ailied in- | is have been attempting to maintsin a | “Chinese wall” upon the city’s boundaries, we hereby offer to deed to the city of Oakland for the consideration of $1 a right-of-way across our grounds and tracks, commencing at and including Bstreet on the northeast, together with Twenty-sixth street, Twenty-fifth street, Twenty-fourth street, ‘[wenty-third street, Twenty-second street, Twenty-first _street, - Twentieth street, Fourteenth street, Thir- | teenth street, Twelith street, Eleventh street, | and what we believe is called Lincoln street, | which comprises every street on the north- | west shore of the cily, except Seventeenth, Eighteenth and Nineteenth sireets. Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets run right through our depot grounds at Sixteenth- street station, and the opening of the latter | sireet would require us to_move our freight'| depot. The opening of Seventeenth street | across our network of tracks and freight yard | would seric commode the handling of | our trains, both freight and passeuger, at that | point, and in no apparent degree tnaf we can | discover would it conserve the public interest. So far as Nineteenth street is concerned, we | do not seriously object to opening this sireet also, if, in the opinion of the Council, this street should be inciuded, although many | ins reaching Sixieenth street extend across eteentn street as projected. It may there. | fore be considered that upon the north side we only object to the opening of Seventeenth and Eighteenth streeis. We also wish to add and hereby offer wheuever either the city or adjoining owners desire to open Seventeenth Sireet to our depot grounds, which are in fact | devoted toa public use and used by the public in hauling freight aud passengers to and from | our depot, that we will &t our own expense | and without charge 1o the city, fill in and put | Nineteenth street in good order from our | depot grounds to Wood street. It will also be borne in mind by your honorable body that in the projection of Fourteenth, Thirteenth, Twelfth and Eleventh streets to the Peralta line westerly, a very serious impediment i now sabout 1o be filled by us without any cos 1o the city, which will render these streets ac- | cessible to travel without the use of any money | by the city. ! We also offer to deed the right of way across | our grounds for Market street on the south, at | the end of which is now located a very com- | modious wharf, but we object to the opening of Castro and Brush streets for the following | and no other reasons: Brush street is only about 100 feet from Market street at the inter- scction of First street, and if opened from that point to the Peralta line would necessitate the Temoval of our depot {rom there to some more remote quarter of the city, which would se- riously inconvenience both the railroad com- pany and its patrons. The piece of ground through which Castro and Brush street would run if opened as projecied, lying between First street and the Peralta grant tine, is fitted fora !rexihl depot of some considerable mag- nitude whenever the necessities of the city re- quire an extension of her ireighting facilities at that point, and to open these two streets or either of them through this tract, which is al- reads too small of itsclf, would entirely de- SLI0¥ it for the use contemplated. We beg also respectially. (o suggest that with Market street opened to the water:front on the west and the other streets to thé east- ward, n erious impediment can possibly be suffered by the public et all comparable with | ihe injury wnich the opening of these two streets would inflict upon the railroada com- Jrny;,and it is confidently believed by us that t i8 the earnest desire of your honorable body not 1o unnccessarily /pAtet hardsti upon either persons or corporations within your jurisdiction uuless public necessity demands such action, and then only that such demand is ll"l"!nl. and press; We believe tuis offer covers the subject-mat- ter of our discussion upon Saturday, leaving to future negotiations and adjustment some un- opened streets which inyolye the territory now in litigation between the city and the water- front company, which were not embraced within the range of our present negotiations. We trust, however, that those streets also may be subjact of adjustrment upon the same lines which have thus far seemed to actuate all par- ties to the present controversy. We wish to.edd, in conclusion, that the of- | ficers of our company upon whom devolved the duty of seeking a settlement of the street matters in fssue were highly gratified by the epirit of candor and fairness which was exhib-. | ited by your committee in seeking an amicable | sdjusiment of this matter, ana only regret that through pressing business engagements H. E. Huntington und Julius Kruttschnitt | were prevented from being present in person | and taking part in the proceedings. Very re- spectfully, W. G. Curfis. Representing the Northern Raiiway Com- pany, the Central Pacific Railroad Cimpany and the Pacific Improvement Company. — POLITICAL REUNION. Convention Called to Meet in Dublin With American Delegates. OAKLAND, CaAr, June 80.—Circulars have been received in this city signed by Thomas Addis Emmet, M.D., John D. Crimmins and Joseph P. Ryan of New York, announcing that the Council ot the Federation in Ireland ard the chairman of the Irish party, jointly charged with the work of ecalling an Irish race conven- tion, have issued.a call for the same to meet in Dublin September 1, the object, “To reconstitute a united home rule party and satisfy the yearning of the Irish race all over the world for a thorough reunion of the political forces of Ireland.” Each branch of the Irish National Fede- ration of America is entitled to one dele- | | services rendered. | register open to within sixty days of the | of Messrs. Towle, Heitman and Dow, | | that it will meet with the approval of all | gate, who must be elected at a special meeting called for that purpose one week before. All credentials must be signed by the chairman and secrétary and be for- warded to the National secretary, room 26, Cooper Union, New York City. — . > THE EX-SHERIFF WON.| Recovers From the County for Medical | Services Allowed to Prisoners | Two Years Ago. OAKLAND, Car., June 30.—The suit of ex-Sheriff Robert McK:llican to secure | $100 from the county for the servicesof | Dr. W. H. Biood in remoying Mrs. Mary Martin, the embezzler, to San Quentin | from the County Jail two years ago has| been finally decided. Judge Frick this morning awarded him the full amount after taking testimony asto the value of Mrs. Martin was convicted of swindling an old lady named Leonard out of $14,000, but when an attempt was made to remove her to the penitentiary she suddenly be- came very ili and refused to get up and dress. The Sheriff bundled her into a carriage and, accompanied by the physi- cian, conveyed her across the bay. The Supervyisors refused Dr. Blood’s bill and later the Sheriff’s, but are now reversed. THE GREAT REGISTER. Its Publication, as Required by Law, Bothering the County Super- visors at Present. OAKLAND, Cav., June 30.—Under the present law it devolves upon the Board of Supervisers to have printed and ready for distribution, ten days betore the day of election, the new great register of the county. It is also necessary to keep the election. With 27,000 or more names it is PREPAING T EALIST CRMEN Gratifying Year's Work of the City C. E. Union. AIDED BY DIRECTORS. Only Road in the State That Maintains a Speciai Meet- ing Hall PLANS FOR THE COMING YEAR, Efforts Being Masds to Start Work Among Other Lines. the OARLAND OFricE SAN FrANcisco CALy, 608 Broadway, June 80. } The Oakland City Christian Endeavor Union has just completed its first year of work and has prepared a very interesting Gilbert Robertson, Assistant Superintendent of the Consolidated Electric Road, Who Has Been Elected Treasurer of the Local Christian Endcavor Union. His Road Is the Only One Having an Endeavor Society, With Special Hall and Reading-Room Provided by the Ilirectors. impossible to get it printed and bouna | within the fifty days. With a view of baving the printing hurried and taking | any other necessary steps regarding the | subject the following has been adopted : “‘Resolved that a committee of four be appointed by the chairman of this board to determine how the gr register of 1896 | shall be printed, to see if 1t is possible to comply with the provisions of the law of | 1805, and the new great register printed and delivered to the County Clerk within the regmred time; to ascertain what steps should be taken in connection with the letting of the contract for wvrinting said register, the advertisement for bids and to report to the board concerning such other matters in connection with the pre- | paration of such register as shall be neces- sary, also to report concerning the pub- lication of the election prociamation.” | ————— The Bridge Question. OAKLAND, Cav., June 30.—The special committee of the City Council, consisting | named to inspect the Eighth-street bridge | and to report on the matter of the Contra | Costa water pipe across the bridge, has | made a proposition to the water company, offering to allow the water pipe to remain for five years upon payment of $4000. The directors of the water company will de- cide the matter when they meet July 15. ‘Will Serenade Denison. OAKLAND, CaL., June 30.—The Repub- lican County Central Committee are ar- | rnn%ing arecevtion and serenade to Sena- tor Kli Denison when he arrives from the | East to-morrow evening after his work at | the recent National Republican Conven- | tion. The Aliance Club and a brass band will go to his residence at 8 o’clock, where an informal reception will follow the ser- enade. Tuberculine Test. OAKLAND, Car.,, June 30.—The City Veterinary Surgeon, Dr. Pierce, desires to have the tuberculine testapplied to all cows in and about Oakland that furnish milk for the citizens here. He believes | dairymen who have healthy cows, and with a law prohibiting the sale of milk | where it has not been used will settle the pure-milk problem along health lines. Exaggerated Story. OAKLAND, CAL., June 80.—The story regarding the lassoing of Eva Verrill by Walter Lund appears to have been some- what exaggerated. Lund isonly 11 years of age, and was afoot, while the girl was riding a bicycle. In a spirit of fun he threw a clothes-line over her head and she | was thrown from the whezl, and the girl's mother caused his arrest for battery. Luna is the son of a salvationist. Board of Health. OAKLAND, CaL, June 30.—The esti mates for the Board of Health for theen- suing year show that $32,995 is wanted for | that department, $20,000 is asked for a | crematory to destroy garbage and $3000 for running it. There is alfo an item of $800 for fitting a bacteriological labyratory and ‘making tests and $1000 for an emerg- ency in case of an epidemic of any kind of contagions. Sharkey Will Box. OAKLAND, Car., June 30.—Thomas Sharkey has consented to appear Friday evening at an exhibition to be given at the Acme Club in a four-round contest with Danny Needbam, who trained him for hiscontest with Corbett. There wiil be a number of interesting boxing and wrestling bouts in addition by well-known amateurs. It Was Ill-Treatment. OAKLAND, CAL., June 30.—Health Offi- cer Mayon examined S8imon Brauler to- day and is of the opinion that he is simple- minded, but does not ‘think he is insane. Owing to bis condition the man has becn made the butt of the other prisoners in the L-‘fl. l]l?j this, he believes, has worked on mind. The nflu‘ and Edinburgh ( metals between London adistance of 400 miles)are 200 yards longer in summer than they are in winter, This is owing to the expansion caused by the extra heat. report. The chapter of greatest interest is that relating to & branch of work which has been made successful for the first time | in the BState—the Endeavor amoug electric road carmen. In this regard the greatest progress has been made with the employes of the great Oakland and Berkeley consolidated sys- tem. Part of the success is due to the sympathy shown in the work by the officials of the road. The directors of the road have rented rooms near the power- house and fitted them up for the use of the employes of the road. This has been done under the direction of Assistant Superintendent Gilbert Robertson, who has been elected treasurer of the city union. The carmen gather in the reading-room every Tuesday afternoon and Thursday evening, and addresses are made by both pastors and laymen. The KEndeavorers working take charge ana the railroad is certainly | fortunate in baving so many men in their employ who are pledged to lead Christian lives. There is also a reading-room in connec- tion with the work, which is supplied with up-to-date literature and periodic and is largely patronized. Chess, checkers and dominoes are also supplied and many carmen who are not Endeavorers visit the place and naturally are influenced by their surroundings. During the coming year a special effort will be made to organize a work among the employes of the Piedmont, Telegraph- avenue, San Pablo-avenue and Twelfth- street lines. “Our first year of work has been a great success,” said H. J. Waters, the newly elected president, to-day. “Ttis the first time the Endeavorers have inaugurated a work among carmen, and the result shows that it was justified. I have just returned from an Eastern trip, and have gathered many new ideas which will soon be put in use. The Berkeley road is very fortunate in having such a lot of men who show an interest in Endeavor work and who help it along and make it the success it deserves tobe. Weare going to take up several fields of work that have been neglected, THE NEW EXPOSITION and shell take an active part in city evan- gelization during the coming year.” About forty different sccieties represent- inga membership of about 3000, constitute the City union which is one of the largest and most progressive in the State. The officers for the year now commenced are, | President, H. J. Waters: vice-president, | E. T. Leriter; recording secretary, Miss Helen French; correspondine secretary, Miss Alice \nythe; treasurer, Gilbert | Robertson. SCOTTISH RITE TEMPLE. Masonic Fraternity Planning to Have One in Oakland. OAKLAND, Car., June 30.—Lodge of Perfection, Scottish Ritle Masons of Oak- land, has secured an option on the old synagogue property on Harrison street, near Fourteentl), with a view of purchas- ing it and transforming it into a Scottish Rite temple, to he kept open day and night. It is understood the price is $10,000 for building and lot, and if purchased some three or four thousand dollars wonld be expended in remodeling and decorating the inte: With a few slight changes | the building would be particularly well adapted for the purpose, and many of the members are very enthusiastic over the prospect of securing the place. CHIEF FAIR'S ESTIMATES. Needs of the Fire Department for Next Year Shown. OAKLAND, CaL, June 30..—Chief Fair has filed his estimates for the expenses of the Fire Department for the ensuing year, and asks for a total of $127,58210. Of this | $4000 is for a new secord-class engine, | §3172 for equipment and men to go with | | also $1800 for a tnirty-two-size truck, $3523 for equipment and men and $7390 for rubber hose. He asks for engine-house No. 2, $7000 for No. 3, for No. 4, and $7000 for a new house for the | new apparatus HE WIS WOBKED NICELY City Attorney J. C. Brainard of [ Redding in a Bad Light. | The Footrace Swind'e at Shell Mound Was Worked by Friends of Goldbrick Gordon, OAxLAND OFFicE SAN Fraxcisco CaLy, 908 Broadway, June 30. The men under arrest for working the footrace swindle at Shell Mound Park last Saturday on G. H. Williams, a Red- ding mining man, to the extent of $500, were arraigned before Justice Clift this morning. Their attorneys ‘were very anxious to have the cases postponed until August 4, but Deputy District Attorney Carl Wood_refused to let them go over later than July 22, According to the story of Williams the scheme was worked very smoothly upon { him, and he accuses City Attorney J. C. | Brainard of Redding, who was his par- | ticular friend, with aiding the sharpers in their scheme to fleece him and has sworn to a complaint for his arrest and also for one Charles Ryan, who 18 wanted for com- licity in the affair. Williams tells the ollowing story: | “Brainard and Ryan came to me regard- |inga footrace between the latter and a man | whom they called Mills, but is now | known as McDonald. I did not wantto | put up any money, butthey insisted that | 1 back McDonald, as he could easily de- feat Ryan and the money was needed to be ‘flashed.” As I had perfect cofidence in Brainard, who had been my attorney in | several suits at Redding, I agreed to put p the money in his hands. Walter Rob- nson and another Redding man were to be referees. When they first started Robin- son called them back, sayin: it was a | false start. McDonald stopped, but Ryan | went on and completed the race. He re- | turned and claimed the money. “Schaffer came up and took the money. | Brainard claimed that Echnflerrdgrabbed | it out of his hand and he (Brainard) pulied | out nie pistol, but fmt it back when Rvan | said that 1t was ali right. Brainard told me that he would have the man arrested, | and he made an appointment with me | about the matter, but I could not find him | afterward.” | Ryan, the missing footracer, is said to | have only just been reieased from jail for | a similar muddle in San Francisco. He | has been a regular caller on *‘Big Foot’, | Dave Gordon of gold-brick fame, and it is | believed that they all belong to one gang | of sure-thing swindlers. His description | gill be forwarded to all officers in the | State. Arttorney Brainard, who is accused | with the others with bunkoing Williams, | obtained some notoriety some years ago | by shooting another attorney by the name of Nagle, during the trial of a case in Red Biuff. The two men were relatives, but nevertheless quarreled, and Brainard claimed that Nagle attacked him with a chair. He was acquitted by a jury. The Nagle, who was killed, was a brother of Charles Nagle, who defended Louis Muhl- ner in his trial on the chargs of murdering Jennie Lewis. MUST NOT EXPECTORATE A Peculiar Le Ordinance Which Will Strictly En- forced. ALAMEDA, Car, June 30.—The ordi- nance passed by the city at the beginning of the month providing that “no person ehall expectorate on the floor of ’ar:’y pub- lic conveyance or any public building in | Alameda” is to be rigidly enforced. Placards are to be placed in the cars and | trains, as well as in the public buildings, callin= attention to tne fine imposed for each infraction of the law. to rebuild | $5000 | GAVIN DRU HIGH GUILTY OF LIBEL, Verdict Reached in the Sen- sational Suit at Mid- night. AN INFLUENTIAL LOBBY Attorney W. W. Foote Explains Why He Went Into the Case. LIFELONG FRIEND OF DINGEE. The Editor Is Dissatisfiad With the Verdict and Wants a New Trial. OAKLAND, CaL., June 30.—A little be- fore midnight Gavin Dhu High, editor of the Times, was found guilty of criminal libel. The jury was out two and a half hours and when they agreea on a verdict it was “'guilty as charged.” ‘When court assembled Attorney W. W. | Foote stated that he had been unable to secure the attendance of Major Loucke, whom he had hoped would impeach High's testimony, and said he would pro- ceed withoutit. District Attorney Church addressed the jury and reviewed the evidence for the prosecution. He referred to High's record and to the apparent unreliability of his testimony, which he claimed was entirely unsupported, and said that the article was a positive libel on Mr. Dingee. Attorney Beatty addressed the jury on behalf of High and carefully went over each of the facts. He referred to High as a youth who was likely to make mistakes and argued that the statements in the article were substantially true. He con- cluded by advising the jury not to be led away by the sophistry and eloquence of Mr. Foote. ‘W. W. Foote made the closing argument for the prosecution. He made particular reference to the personal character of the defendant. ‘““Counsel for the defense,” said Mr. Foote, ‘“‘cast aspersions on my motive for being at this I am here out of friendship for Mr. Dingee. I have known him for twenty-five years, and I have admired him all that time. I would appear for any friend who was so mali- ciously slandered. “Mr. Dingee has been called a thief by a professional blackmailer. He bas been forced to go to his home and be met by his wife and children after being branded as a thiel. We must be protected from this. The only protection is with a jury. Formerly when a man was treated in this way he vindicated his character with a shotgun. That age is past and we now resort to law. If Mr. Dingee cannot get redress from a jury of men who have koown him for twenty vears, where is he to getit? By a shotgun?” The jury returned into court twice for instructions, but at 11:45 agreed on a ver- dict of guilty. The trial has caused more excitement | than any tried in the Police Tourt for many years on account of the prominence of the men involved. At to-night’ssession | the lobby was as influential as any that coula be gathered from the banking, com- merciat or legal circles in Oakland. Many came on purpose to hear Mr. Foote’s argu- ment, but he was very moderate and spoke | only fifteen minutes. Durin: the recess Mr. High showed a dispatch that he had received from T. H. Goodman, stating that Major Loucke was with an excursion in the interior of the State, but that he (Loucke) had stated that he had no criminal charge to press against High and would not aid in any. The dispatch was shown to Foote, who | said: ‘‘Well, there’s no denial of the facts. Loucke don’t believe in suits for the infamous crime with which I charged High. He told me that if he ran across High he would shoot him."” After the verdict had been rendered Judge Wood said he would pronounce sentence on Monday next. High will apply for a new trial. Decision Reversed. ALAMEDA, Can, June 30.—Judge Frick to-day reversed the decision given by Recorder St. Sure in the case of Gillam vs. Hodges, wherein judgment was given for plaintiff in the sum of $85 and costs. It was an assigned claim for wages due by ‘Wood & Chandler, lumber mercnants. Brevities. % ALAMEDA, Cavn.,, June 30.—F. H. Mc- Cormick, Stanley Stephenson and Wil- liam Bigby have been appointed apprais- %n of the estate of Naomi Kent Wash- urn. Andrew Mathison, aged 75 years, who came from San Francisco a week ago, died this afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Ryer, Buena Vista avenue, near Park street. He was a native of Norway. BUILDING AND THE OFFICERS IN CHARGE. Auction Qalcy EDWARD 8. SPEAR & (0., Auctioneers, 31 and 33 Sutter Street. TELEPHONE, MAIN, G518L THIS DAY, ..July 1, 1896, At 10 o'clock a. M. at salesrooms, +.-WE WILL SELL THE.... | Contents of a First-Class Liquor-House ! 1 Elegant 18-foot Walnut-Top S r Complete, 200 Gallons Pepper Whisky in barrels, | 50 Gallons Fine Cogaac Brandy, 23 Gallons Jamaica Rum, 25 Gal ons Holland Gin, 100 Bott.es McBrayer Whisky, | Scotch Whiskies, Hoiland Gin, g 200 Bottles of Very Fine Port, Sherry, Reisling and Zinfandel Wines, Bitters, Cordials, etc. ALS0—25 Very Larze and Elegant Oil Paintings sultadle for Saloons. LALSO AT 12 O'CLOCK. 1 Emerson S¢u we Plano, Mantel Mirs Wednesday.. Parlor, Bedroom and Dining-roormn Furaiture, Frerch | Parlor Tables, Fouling Beds, Hall ' Stands, | Brussels (arpets, Ranges, eic. EDWARD S. SPEAR & CO., Auctlonsers, 31 and 83 Sutter street. 15 YOUNG, BUT A LEADER, T. G. Brownson, the New Presi- dent of California Col- lege, Arrives His Policy Will Be Agsressive. Something of His Cireer Starting From the Soil. EAST OAKLAND, CAvr., June 30.—Presi- dent T. G. Brownson arrived {rom Oregon yesterday. He lately resigned the presi- dency of McMinnville College in that State to take the position of president in the Baptist College here in East Oakland. | PAVILION AUCTION HOUSE. 319-321 Sutter St., Above Grant Ave. AT 213 THIRD STREET, This Day, Wednesday......July 1, 1896, At 1 0'clock p. M., I will sell The Conten's of this First-Class Saloon, Consistinz of Fine Stock of Wines, Liquors and Cigars, Bar Outfit, Safe, Cash Register, Cnairs, Glassware, etc. W1l first be offered as a whole. S. BASCH, Aactioneer. LAURENCE VINCENT WIII Sell at Public Auction This Day, Wednesday......July 1, 1896, AL 11 0'CIo0k A 3y - Saloon and Nine Rooms Furniture, 7 Mason Street, near Market. THIS DAY AT 2 P. M. Furniture of 5 Rooms and Ladies’ Wardrobe. 715 GOUGH ST., COi, McALLISTER. FRANK W. BUTTERFIELD, Auctioneer. B A B = WILL SELL AT AUCTION AT THE—— NEW YORK STABLES, 507 JESSIE STREET, July 2, 1896, t 11 o'clock A. M., Ten Head of Horses. Wagons, Carts, Buggies, Harness. Etc. M. J. McBRIDE, Auctioneer. Thursday.... and Russell street” and it is now raising fands for the celebration. The committee consists . of William N. Josephi, A. F. Schad, Hugh Keon, D. 8. Adams, Joseph Tape and A. E. Matches. FELL FROM THE FERRY. Lewis Hess of Berkeley in a Fit of Vertigo Falls From the « Piedmont. BERKELEY, CaArn., June 30.—Lewis Hess, a resident of Dwight way, fell from the 3 o’clock ferry steamer Piedmont this T. G. BROWNSON, PRESIDENT OF CA LIFORNIA COLLEGE, EAST OAKLAN Professor Brownson islcomparatively a | young man. He 1s about 45 years oid and must tip the scale at something over 200 | pounds. A character-reader would size | him up as a man of keén business ability. | a born leader, and a man of strong will | and unflinching determination. Coupled | with these sterner qualities there is a quiet | twinkle in his eyes at times showing his | withal is possessed of a power of mak- | ing himself appear interested in those | with whom be talks. It is safe to predict that it will not be long after the college | opens in the fall till the sympathies ot the | students are with him. | Professor Brownson was born in Afton, Broom County, N. Y., in 1851, where he | | spent his early life on a farm. - After | leaving the public school he went to Dela- | ware Literary Institute, Franklyn, N. Y. | From there he went to Colgate University, and while there took two first prizes for | essays in English composition. Besides | this be took second prize with an essay 1n | the intercollegiate competition. Two | ears were then spent in Hamilton Theo- | ogical Seminary. Receiving a call to preach in Three Rivers, Mich., he went | there and was ordained. It was during | his three years' pastorate in this place that he married. His wife’s maiden name was Miss M. Franc Hayden. She wes born in Port Byron, N. Y. From Three Rivers Professor Brownson entered the Baptist Union Theological Seminary of Chicago and was graduated from there in 1883, but pursued post-graduate studies for some time afterward. In 1884 he became pastor of the Baptist church in Albany, Or. Three years later he was cailed to the | Fresidoncy of McMinnville College. D""i ng his stay there the income of the college | was increased nearly 200 per cent. There was also a large increase 1n the number of books in the library and observatory ana gymnasium buildings were erected. The o{urvntory contains the finest telescope north of San Francisco. The permanent funds of the college were also largely in- creased during his presidency. President | Brownson has contributed largely to the | Baptist papers in the Bast, and while in | McMinnville he wrote an_essay on “The | | Duty of Young People to Obtain the Best | Education Possible.” This was in com- tition for a prize offered by the American aptist Educational Society, which he won. He bas held a prominent place in all educational phases of Oregon State work, and very few men have visited more of the educational institutions in the United States than he has. He has left McMinnville College in an excellent con- | dition. | His conviction is that California College has an admirable location, and one of the things which led him here is tne firm belief which he possesses that California Coliege has a large fature before it. Pro- fessor Brownson enters into the labors of Dr. Morse, and his record at McMinnville assures that he will place a superstrucrure upon the foundation so excellently laid by Dr. Morse that will be permanent and lasting. Mrs.. Brownson, his wife, has taught French for a number of years at Albany, N. Y., and will take up the classes in French and German. Pr.sident Brownson will teach the advanced Latin. The disposition of the trustees is to secure as strong a faculty as possible so that the college will be better equipped for teaching than ever before. President Brownson’s financial pelicy will be an aggressive one and from his past record no doubt need exist but that it will be a su ful one. Preparing for the Fourth. | BERKELEY, CaL, June 30.—The Peralta Hook and Ladder Company is reparing for a big celebration of the Euion’s birthday. A committee has been appointed to prepare for a display of fire- ]works at the corner of Shattuck avenue ability to appreciate the humorous. and | | afternoon on its Oakland trip and barely escaped drowning. He was taken with a fit of vertigo, as exvlained by his physi- cian, and in leaning over the rail went too far and precipitated himself into the water. He was rescued bv a_ paseing schooner and subsequently taken in by one of the Pieimont’s lifeboats, which had put out after him. He was put on the Berkeley train and taken home, where & physician nd some dry clothes were awaiting him. There was a rumor that he attempted suicide, but the report is denied by his friends. Hess is a man of family, 56 years of age and has a brother, Joseph Hess, in the employ of the Wertheimer Tobacco Com- any. Bopa McKinley League Meeting. BERKELEY, UAL., June 80.—The Mec- Kinley Learue of Berkeley held a meeting to-night in Odd Feliows’ Hall. There was | a large atiendance and much campaign enthusiasm was manifested. Permanent organization of the leazne was effected and reports of the committee on by-laws were received. Attempted Burglary. BERKELEY, CArL.,, June 30.—Burglars attempted Lo enter the residence of Police Judge Campbell on Ashby avenue last night, but were frightened away by the veteran jurist before capturing any boucy. Newsy Noles of Interest. BERKELEY, CaL., June 30.—Instructor Marshall Howe of the department of botany at the university has resigned, and will leave on Friday for his home in Ver- mont. Professor Slate and family have gone to Donner Lake, Placer County, for the summer. NEW TO-DAY. ARGONAUT 0K WHISKEY Is - Five Years In Wood Before Bottling. E, MARTIN @ co., 411 Market St. s-,n Francisco. ’sDispensary, Dr.Gibbon G25 KEABNY ST. Established in 1854 for the treatment, on ndmi SKin Diseases. 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