The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 15, 1896, Page 13

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 1896 13 A DESERTED WIFE ENDS HER MISERY, Mrs. Maggie Lence Swal- lows Two Ounces of Poison. TWO0 YEARS MARRIED. Without a Husband’s Support, She Could Not Battle for Herself and Child. RUSHED TO HER MOTHER. And While Explaining What She Had Donme, Unconsciousness Came to Her Relief. OARLAND OrricE SAN FraNcrsco OALL, 908 Broadway, July 14. } Mrs. Maggie Lence ended her life of un- ject the protection of the public by requir- ing all druegists to be duly licensed. Since its formation he has seen that the laws were enforced. GREAT REGISTER. No One Can Vote for McKinley Who Neglects to Visit the Clerk. OAKLAND, Can, July 14.— County Clerk Jordan says avout four-fifths of the voters of Alameda County are already on the new Great Register. This is over 2000 nwames, ‘with only about 5000 more to regis- T, The books eclose in this county on Au- gust 9, a week later than in San Francisco, and all who desire to vote at the general election this fall must see that their names are upon the register at that time. e - QUARRELED OVER A BUGGY. Charged With an Assault to Murder as a Consequence. August Olsen, a stableman, swore to a warrant charging Albert J. Lefort with an assault to murder, and to-day the latter was in the Police Court to answer the charge. He was released last evening on $2000 bonds, given by John Johan, a coal dealer, and gJames McManus, the under- taker. EXTENSION MAY NOT BE GRANTED, Much Depends on Mr. Morehouse of San Leandro. HOPE FOR SUPERVISORS They May Not Have Time to Do the Necessary “Ad- vising.” BANK STOCKS IN DOUBT. Olsen claims that Lefort came into his stable last Sunday and abused him be- cause he (O!sen) had told the owner of the horse and buggy used by Lefort on July 4 that he had driven it hard. He says Lefort then picked up a heavy scale weight and threw 1t at him, barely missing his head. Wedding at Camp-Meeting. OAKLAND, Can, July 14—The un- usual spectacle of a wedding ceremony at a camp-meeting will be witnessed to- morrow evening at the Salvation Army happiness to-night by swallowing the con- camp at Trestle Glen. The contracting Mrs. Meaggie Leuce, Who Was Deserted by Her Husband and Ended Her Despondency by Taking Poison. tents of a two-ounce bottle of carbolic acid. When the case was telephoned tothe Receiving Hospital Steward Victory took the usual appliances and made quick time on his wheel to the dying womun’s house. Dr. J. P. Dunn arrived soon after, but their united efforts were unsuccessful and the | young woman expired without regaining consciousness. There is plenty of reason why Mrs. Lence should desire to end her life. marked bitterness. Two years ago she was Miss Maggie Collier and a most pro- nounced fayorite among her friends. She was tnen just 20 years old. At that time she met John Lence, and shortly afterward she placed her future happiness 1n his keeping. According to the story of the mother he proved very recreant to the great trust reposed in him. About a year ago a little boy arrived at the Lence home in West Oakland, but it has not lived through the first year of its | life under the guardianship of its father. | About the time the child was born Lence | leit his wife and baby and hasnotre- | turned to them since. A The grief of being deserted and the care of herself and boy proved a greater burden | than the young wife could sustain. Each month the young face became more wan and the footstep more weary. Recently the young woman has been more than usually despondent. She would frequent- ly leave the company of others and try to fiynd relief in tears. But tears only bring temporary relief, and finding that each morning presented to her a more dreary world than its predecessor she resolved on a desperate step. This afternoon she rushed into her mother's room and threw herself on the bed, exclaiming as she aid so, ‘I have done it.” ‘*What bave you done?”” quickly asked her mother. “1 havetaken it and I'm going; yes, I'm going now, I'm go—'’ The word was never finished fer the speaker lost the power of speech, and a second later was uncon- scious, yet writhine on the bed with agony expressed by her drawn-up limbs. A glance at the girl showed that she had taken poison. Mrs. Collier gave the alarm, and Steward Victory and Dr. Dunn worked heroicaily with the stomach pump. The young wife, however, was past aid, and twenty minutes aiter, lying on the bed, hier miseries were ended. An inspection of her room told all that was necessary. On the floor was a two- ounce bottle labeled *“Carbolic acid.” It was empty, but for a few drops that showed bow recently it had been full. The body was taken to the Morgue and the inguest will probably reveal that part of the gtory which 1s as yet untold. EDLN PARLOR. Installs New Officers at N. S. G, W. Hall at Haywards. HAYWARDS, Can, July 14—Eden Parlor of the Native Sons held a grand in- stallaiion entertainment and banquet to- night. The N. 8. G. W. Hall was crowded. The officers instalied were: Dr. George | Reynolds, president; Peter Hoare, first vice-president; M. Templeton, second vice- president; John Stanton, third vice-presi- dent; Lewis Pimental, recording secre- tary; Dr. H. Powell, financial secreiary; Dr. H. A. Powelil, treasurer; Carl Nudeck, marshal; W, Ackerman, cutside sentinel; George Oakes, inside sentinel. District Deputy William Hines of Oak- land officiated at the installation cere- mony, 3 ———————— ELECTED 8iX TIMES. The State Board of Pharmacy Again Honor Dr. Melvin. OAKLAND, CaL., July 14.—The mem- bers of the State Board of Pharmacy have honored one of Oakland’s most prominent Citizens, Dr. Melvin, by re-electing him resident of that board. This is the doc- 1or's sixth term. Her | short experience as a wife was one of | | parties are Wilired Holmes, & native of Nova Scotia, aged 29, and Miss Nettie Swan, a pative daughter of the Golden West, aged 23. Viers Was Not Prosecuted. William Viers was discharged by Judge Wood in the Police Court this morning for waut of evidence. He was charged with assaulting a small boy. After at- tempting to get evidence from several of the boys without success, Attorney Mel- vin remarked that it looked as if the case had been fixed. The mother of the assaulted boy thought this was a reflec- tion on her and wanted to talk to the Prosecuting Attorney on the subject. She was referred to his room, but when he went in to join her she was nowhere to be found. Through a Bathtub. W. E. Peck, an employee of Sherman, Clay & Co., took a spin on his wheel Mon- day, anfl on his return took a shower-bath before dressing. As he was standing in the marble bathtub the bottom gave way and let Mr. Peck through. Dr. J. M, Shannon, who dressed the wounds caused by the ragged edges of the marble, took fifty stitches to place the man in shape 10 rest comfortably. HUNTING FOR FEATUBES, Irish and Maguire May Debate on Money at the Expo- sition. Total Receipts of One Day to Be Awarded to the Associated Charities. OAELAND OrricE 8AN Fraxcisco CAry, 908 BrROADWAY, OAKLAND, July 14, z’ The work of preparing for the Oakland Exposition is going ahead rapidly. The chief effort of the programme committee | is being directed to procuring ‘“features” | for each evening. The suggestion bas been made that on one evening Colonel Irish and Congress- man Maguire debate upon tke gold and silver question. Arrangements are now beipg made for the purpose of bringing about what would undoubtedly prove the most attractive feature of the expozition. Mr. Judson of the fine arts committee reported that the display of pictures will of a very superior character. The fol- lowing artists have already arranged to exhibit their work: Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Mann, Mrs. Blake-Alverson, R. D. Yelland, William Keitn, C. C. Judson, Miss Isabel Hunter, Miss Carpenter, Mrs. Gelwicks, Mr. Part. L. Partingion of THE CALL Wetherell, Mrs. Farnum, Mr. Mr. Schmidt, Miss Cooper, W. eakin, Cobbldick, von Helms, Edwin Deakin, Oscar Superintendent Sharp is highly pleased with the progress made by the miniature vark, and it promises to be very attractive. There will be a newspaper row, and al- though it will not be quite as imposing as the Paternoster there is enough journal- istic material in Alameda County to make a great showing. . Tbe committee on inyitations reported in favor of having short addresses made on the opening night by President Nelson, Governor Budd, Mayor Davie, Senator Perkins, William K. Davis and Horace Davis, president of the California Manu- facturers’ and Producers’ Association. A consultation was held between the exposition committees and a committee representing the Associated Charities to- day. Asaresultit was agreed - that the receipts of either Tuesday or Thursday of the first week should be devoted to the thirty-three affiliated societies represented by the association. The association is to provide a superb entertainment for the Assessor Dalton Produces Many Au- thorities That Favor As- sessing It OAxLAND OFFICE SAN ancmoo_mu.,} 908 Broadway, July 14. The Bupervisors, sitting as a Board of Equalization, are in a quandary. They are not certain that the State Board will grant them an extension of time. The last question asked of the County Clerk to-night by Chairman Bailey was in regard to their request for an extension of time, and the Clerk answered that no no- tice had yet been received. The matter of an extension of time is of the greatest importance just now, as all the impoertant protests are “under advise- ment,” whatever that may mean to an Alameda Supervisor, and if the necessary “advice’ benot obtained before next Mon- day the assessments must stand as they are. MThis way out of their difficulty would be very acceptable to the Supervisors, as it would relieve them of the necessity of deciding questions that may jeopardize their re-election in November. Lou More- house of S8an Leandro is the member of the State Board of Equalization from this district, and he will, of course, decide the facts of Aiameda County’s desire for an extension of time. Mr. Morehouse’s ac- tion, and incidentally his presence, has decided questions of assessment before in this county, so if Mr. Morehouse thinks the railroad and bank assessments are about right he may not advise an exten- sion. Should he think they need ‘‘equal- izing,” which in Alameda County means reducing, an extension may be looked for. In either case Mr. Morehouse of the State board and E. Black Ryan of the Southern Pacific will be prominent factors. A. G. Sinclair was the first lucky man that met the Board of Equalization this afternoon. He asked that his assessment be reduced to conform with those around him. He was assessed $150, while those on either side were only taxed at $100. There being no objection from the Asses- sor the petition was granted. The total amount was $3150 and with the reduction will go at . Dr. E. H. Woolsey asked for a reduction on his old hospital building. It wasassessed at $8000. He said it was for sale at $1000, but he had only been oifered $600, and if that party backed down be would be com- pelled to pay for having it torn down. The assessment was reduced to $1000. | Then came the question of the bank as- sessments. A. A. Moore and W. 8. Waods represented the bank interests in general and W. L. Hill the Assessor. For three | hours law was quoted and decisions fur- | nished by opposing counsel for the guid- | ance of the board. Mr. Moore first took up the assessment of six shares of stock of the | Union National Bank held by W. H. High Jr. He claimed that under the statutes the National banks paid taxes to the | United States Government and were not assessable for county and State taxes. He would admit that the State could tax the shares of these banks if proper laws had been passed stating the time and place of said taxation. Since this had not been done there was no way to tax the shares. Mr. Moore quoted the Political Code of | California, section 3608, which says: | “*Bhares of stock in corporations possess no | intrinsic value over and above the actual | value of the property of the corporation | which they stand for and represent, and the assessment and taxation of such shares and also of the corporate property would be double taxation. Therefore all prop- erty belonging to corporations shall be assessed and taxed, but no assessment shall be made of shares of stock nor shall an‘y holder thereof be taxed therefor.” W. 8. Woods, whbo represented the Postal | Telegraph Company in its attempt to evade the payment of persoral property taxes, said that only one case has reached the Supreme Court where shares of stock had been assessed, and that body decided against the assessment. It was a decision affirming section 3608, just qucted, and the board must likewise sustain it. He read from the Uniled States Supreme Court decisions in a Tennessee case, where that body decided thata failure of the Legislature to pass the necessary laws for the taxation of National bapk stocks ex- empted it, and the Assessor was not per- mitted to assess it. William Lair Hill interpreted the law differently. He said the shares of the capital stock of such banks may be as- sessed to the individual stockholders. The constitution provided that all prop- erty not exempt bz the laws of Congress shall be taxed. The laws of Congress do not exempt the shares of National banks, hence they were assessable. The opposie tion, he szid, claims that there is no law as to when or where they should be taxed, hence they were exempt, He claimed that it was provided for in the constitu- tion. Itisnot a scheme 10 exempt prop- erty, but a scheme to keep it from being doubly assessed. Assessor Dalton produced a circular let- ter from Attorney-General Fiizgerald in which he says the question of taxing the shares of stock in National banks is an open and a very doubtful one. He then says: I should advf®e the assessment of the shares of stock of a National bank owned by individuals at their actual value after deducting therefrom the pro rata value of the property of the bank other than that invested in United States bonds. * % * Tam of the opinion that for che purpose of testing this question and ob- taining a decision from our Supreme Court definitely determining the rights of all concernéd as to_such assessments, the As- sessors of the State should assess to the National banks all nal property, money, currency, etc., belonging to such banks.” $ The Assessor also had an opinion frcm H. A. Parnell, who says: ‘“Tne shares of the capital stock of a National bank are assessable to the owners or holders of such shares whether they are residents of the county or not.”’ The case was then taken under adyise- ment and the board adjourned to meet to- morrow morning at 10 o’clock. VALUABLE PICTURES. Many of the Works of the Late Ferdi- nand Rickhardt Totally Destroyed. OAKLAND, CaL., July 14.—A fire was He was the prime mover in the organi- | occasion, and assert that the building will | discovered to-night in the basement of & Zation of this bourd which has for its ob- | be filled. house on East Eighteenth street owned ! a union would be formed by Mrs. W. 8. Porter and occupied by Miss J. Marie Rickhardt. Before the department reached the place 200 or more fine paintings, besides a con- siderable quantity of bedding and furni- ture that was stored, was destroyed. The pamntings were works of art by the late Ferdinand Rickhardt, who died last Octo- ber. Miss Rickhardf has lived alone since her father’s death. She was absent when the tire was discovered and had not re- turned by the time it was extinguished. The origin of the fire is not known. The pictures were stored in a tight room in the basement, and an examination of the premises showed everything completely burned to ashes. The walls of the room were burned worse than any other part of the basement. No flre or water reached the living quarters, and the only damage to that portion of the house is by smoke. The pictures were insured. —————— Invoked the Court’s Aid. A petition was presented in the Superior Court this morning for a citation requiring the California Safe Deposit and Trust Com- pany, the Highland Park and Fruitvale Rail- toad Compeny and F. J. Woodward, receiver of the latter company, t0 show cause why Wood- ward, as such, should not repair and rémacad- amize the streets now occupied by the de- fendants’ tracks, 88 required by the franchise of the company, and also the bituminous pave- ment between the rails adjacent thereto on Thirteenth avenue, between t Eleventh and East Twelfth streets, and also sprinkle the tracks between the reils and for two feet on either side. Mr. Woodward was lormefl( notified on February 6, but failed to comply with the no- tice, hence the aid of the court was asked. His Body Recovered. OAKLAND, Carn, July 14.—William Ferrierand Albert Edwards, two employes of the Piedmont bathhouse, recovered the rercains of the Italian who was drowned yesterday, with his mule. The body was located by diving, which was no easy task, as the water is twenty- five feet deep. An inquest was held to- night and a verdict returned in accordance with the facts. WEDS A DAUGHTER OF FAIR VISALIA Marriage of Dr. George Miller of the National Guard. BOTH VERY POPULAR. The Bride Is a Sister of Mrs. Frank B. Hooson of Haywards. A BOWER IN THE CHURCH. The Pretty Catholic Edifice Decorated by Many Affectionate Hands. OAKLAND OrricE SAx FrANcisco CALL, 908 BRoADWAY, July 14, I’ A very pretty wedding was that of Dr. George Miiler of Fresno and Miss Saydee Dr. George Miller, N, G. C., and Miss Saydee Johnson of Visalia, Who Were Married Monday Night. A YOUNG LAD DROWNED Fell Into the Water at the Bay Farm Island Drawbrjdge. The District Organizer of the Carpen- ters Trying to Establish a Local Union. ALAMEDA, CaL, July 14.—A sad acci- dent occurred about 3 o'clock this after- noon on the drawbridge leading to Bay Farm Island. A young girl named Daisy Lomax, accompanied by her brother Harry aged 13 years, left the Park-street Station by the 1 o’clock narrow gauge train for High strest on a fishing excursion. They walked to the bridge and sat downon a platform under the stringers of the draw- bridge where they fished for some time. In going back home the boy suddenly fell into the water and was drowned. It is thought he was seized with a cramp in the chest ana this caused him to fall back- wards into the water, or he might have lost his footing. The zirfi screamed for help and was about to jump into the water, but some men who had heard her cries caught hold of her just in time. The boy was not seen by the men, and as a strong tide was com- ing in, they could do nothing. Search is being made for the body and a number of ersons are dragging about the spot where Ee fell into the water. R. R. Lomax, the father, is a well-known blacksmith, and has a family of five children, the lad Harry being the youngest. Peterson Disappears. ALAMEDA, CAL., July 14.—8. Peterson, the boatbrilder who has built and repaired the water craft of the gilded youth of Ala- meda for several years past, is numbered among the missing, and while no one ap- pears to know which way he has gone the general impression is that he has left for more congenial climes, where creditors will not annoy him and he can ply his trade in peace. Peterson was a master of the boat- builders’ art, but not over fond of work; he spent much of his time in the saloons of Alameda, rather than at his shop, near the Bay Farm Island bridze. Some time ago his intemperate habits caused his wife 10 leave him, and after that his business was neglected, and boats that had been leit for repairs lay on the beach or ways until the sun opened their seams and let the tide in. On the 2d inst. Peterson packed up the best of his. tools and left ostensibly for San Francisco todo some woik, but as he has not been seen since, it is believed that Le does not intend to return. A Local Carpenters’ Union. ALAMEDA, CaL., July 14.—This morn- ing C. F. Schadt came over from San Fran- cisco to organize a carpenters’ union. He is commissioned as a district organizer and came over to view the ground. Speaking of the matter to-day, he said that by combia- ing and forming a union carpenters can demand and get not less than §3 a day. It is well known that quite a numberare only receiving from $150 to $2 a day in this city. He bad the namesof most of the carpenters in the place and met with faic success. He considered nhhmh}y probable ere. There are only three firms actively en- gaged in the building of homes in the city, and the opinion of each of them is that there is no necessity for a union here. The New Saloon. ALAMEDA, CarL., July 1s.—Eight more names have been appended to the applica- tion of M. Debret for a new license for the Pacific Hotel. It-was on this license that the voting was equal at the City Trustees’ meeting of July 6. Trustees Leydecker and Forderer voted against the granting of the license and Fleiter in favor of it, Trustee Hammond being absent. Mr. Hammond considers that, being in the liquor trade, he should not be asked to vote on the question, as if he consulted his own interests he would naturally be against increasing the num- ber of licenses. M. Debret's application will be settled at the next meeting of the City Trustees. An immense fortune has been made b; Peter Muller in the preparation and sale of codliver oil. He employs 70,000 per- sons on the Loffoden Islands off 'Nor'ly. Trustees Clark and. Johnson of Visalia, which took place last night. The young couple have numerous friends and relatives in this county, and many went down to the handsome Catho- lic church at Visalia to witness the cere- mony. The bride is a very popular young lady and her many friends had shown their love for her by decorating the church in such an artistic and profuse manner that the memory of her wedding day will ever be fresh. The altar was a marvel of deco- rative art. It was entirely hidden with delicate green and white effects, and the stool on which the bride and groom knelt fo receive the priest’s benediction was en- tirely surrounded with ferns and palms. The scene had the effect of making it ap- pear that the couple were being blessed in a beautiful arbor. The groom is a rising dental practitioner of Fresno, where heis well known. Forsev- eral years he has been connected with the National Guard, and at the present time he is captain of the Fresno company, and his many comrades very substantiaily ex- pressed their appreciation of their com- mander by taking advantage of the op- g;)nunity his wedding afforded. Dr. iller has been prominent in social func- tions and stands high in the southern city. The bride is one of the belies of Visalia. Wherever a belping hand has been needed Miss Saydee Johnson has always been to the front. 8he is generous, pleasant and lovable, and there are many who do not look with entire complacency on her re- moval from their midst, although at the | reception following the event the congrat- ulations for her happiness were genuinel, sincere. She is the sister of County Cler! J. B. Johnson of Fresno and sister of Mrs. Frank B. Hooson of Haywards. Dr. and Mrs. Miller have gone for a pleasure trip 1n the southern part of the State, and on their return they will take up their residence at the doctor’s beauti- ful home at Fresno, THE SCHOOL EXPENSES. The Board Submits Its Estimate for the Year and Assigns Part of the Teachers. QAKLAND, CaL., July 14.—The Board of Education met last night, when the estimates of the fund for school work were adopted and ordered transmitted to the Aucitor.. The total amount asked for was $223,664. The item of salaries was the largest one, reaching $191,828. The classification committee recom- mended the following assignment of teach- ers: Mrs. Washburn of the Durant, Miss | Story of the Grant and Miss'Jensen, re- cently elected, to the Prescott School Miss Gilmore, Miss Stewart, Miss Heaton, Miss Corliss and 0. N. Adams to the Cen- tral Grammar School; Miss Rutherford to the Grant School; Miss Sparks to the Lin- coln School; Miss Baker to the Cole School; Miss de Laguna to the Tompkins School; Miss Bradley to the Garfield School, and Miss Berry and Miss Smith to the Franklin School. Miss Branch, Miss Morris and Miss Mar- shall will be for the present unassigned. All teachers not assigned will be assigned to the same schools as they taught in last term. CAUGHT JUST IN TIME. Sergeant Hodkins Discovers a Package of Opium on Its Way to Prisoners. OAKLAND, Can, July 14.—Sergeant Hodkins of the police force found a good- sized package of opium which ‘was in tended for the ‘‘dope’ fiends locked be- hind the bars. The stuff had been wrabped securely in paper and thrown over the fence into the yard of the City Prison. Between the fence and the prison is g wire screen, put up to keep any one from passing forbidden articles to to the pris- oners. There are holes in this, however, and articles can be worked through it with a little ingenuity. It was on this screen that the sergeant found the epium. Itis the kind that is chewed; being the scrap- from the pipe. There was enough to tll ;lll a bundred men not used to the article. — e ———— A Pleasant Banguet. OAKLAND, Car., July 13.—Lyon Post, G. A. R,, was tendered a reception and Library Trus banquet to-night by Lyon Woman's Re- %orps. Ttgt -n’.'u Was to congratu- AUCTION SALE AT 514 SECOND STREET. General Line of Merchandise, comprising Fur- nishing Goods of all kinds, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Remnaats, etc., to be sold without reserve to the trade. Auction Sale commencing THURSDAY, July 18, at 10:30 4. 3, and continuing until entire stock 1s sold. Fixtures 0ds must be sold. WALTER ST, Auctioneer. late the post on its reinstatement after its suspension. There was a very large at- tendance and the thering was one of marked good-fellowship. — LACK OF FUNDS. Librarian Peterson Says It Has Im- paired the Free Library. OAKLAND, Car., July 14. — Librarian Peterson of the Free Library hasfiled his annual report with the board of trustees. He says that the appropriation was too small for the last fiscal year and that the library has suffered. Following are the salient paragraphs from the report: Itdoes not look well that the Oakland Public Library has not been materially increased by the Furchlfle of books during the year. Against 8007 volumes added the previous year but 1834 volumes have been added this year. As 512 volumes have been worn out and dis- carded, the actual last increase is but 1322. lhn{ of these were ordered during the last fiscal year and paid for from that fund, though they were not received until this year, which helps to swell the number reported purchased in the present report. The libracy is in need of the current and ggnulnr books of the day, none of which have en purchased for some months. The ref- erence department has suffered greatly in this respect, the inability to purchase later works necessary for the student and reader {n rei- erence work. There are some 2500 volumes not in use, having been withdrawn from circulation owing to wear and tear. This has been quitea serious detriment as these books are in great and constant demand. Owing to lack of iunds they cannot be bound immediately, but this matter should receive attention at as early a date as possible, Another matter to be regretted is that the library could not undergo its usual annual cleaning and renovation, owing to the limited amount allowed this department. Itis neces- sary to health and comfort as well as for the preservation of the books that this should take place each year. On to St. Louis. OAKLAND, CAL., July 14.—The People’s party delegates to their National Conven- tion at St. Louis will leave here Thursday. Those going from the Third Congressional District as_delegates are: Ed Maguire, Oakland; N. W. Brown, Livermore; 8. Stewart, Solano; W. A. Vann, Colusa, and Johm Garner, Lake. To File a Complaint. OQAKLAND, CaL., July J4.—Deputy Dis- trict Attorney Lin Church said that he would file a complaint against ex-Coroner Henry Evers either to-night or early in the morning. The amount involved is $1680, of which $280 represents a penalty of 20 per cent allowed by the county gov- ernment act. A Cottage Burned. § OAKLAND, CAL., July 14.—An wunoccu- pied cottage at Thirty-fourth and Com- merce streets, owned by F.J. Wqodward, was burned late to-night. The origin of the fire is unknown. The loss is placed at $1800, partly covered by insurance. PUTZKER WON A TROPHY. In a Contest With Creelman Os- car Was Awarded the Honors. Four Lively Rounds B:tween Ward and Evers of the Crescent Club. BERKELEY, Can, July 14.—Oscar Putzker and R. Creelman of the Crescent Athletic Club fought seven rounds this evening at the clubhouse before a large i crowd. The contest was a most vigorous { one and ended by the award of the trophy to Putzker, Creelman bhaving committed a foul. ‘Ward of the Crescent Club and A. Evers of the Acme boxed four lively rounds. The two had an old score to settle, and gave an exciting bout from the start. Evers was declarad victor. Exhibition bouts of four rounds each were boxed by H. Kroman and C. C. Emer- | son, and C. Demetrak and F. C. Riclhter. Was It Incendiarism? BERKELEY, Cavn, July 14.—The cot- tage of Mrs. Mary O. Lewis, on Addizon street, near University avenue, was burned at about 2 o'clock this morning, and the circumstances attending the blaze_Foint strongly toward incendiarism. here were no occupants in the house at the time of the fire, though neighbors state that they saw a light in it at 11 o’clock. Mrs. Lewis purchased a can of coal oil from Joseph Hirschfeld in the evening, and it was delivered at the cottage. After the blaze half a can of oil was found on the premises, indicating that Hut of it had been used in starting the ames. Mrs. Lewis and her daughter, who had been at the house a short time before the fire, have not been seen since, and their sudden disappearance has aroused suspicion. | The cottage was valued at about $1000 and was fully insured. Harker Still Missing. BERKELEY, CAL., July 14.—Charles G. Harker, the wealthy young San Francisco attorney, who has been spending the sum- mer months in Berkeley and who suddenly disappeared about two weeks ago,1s still missing and no clew has yet been gained by his anxious relatives as to his where- abouts. Several theories have been ad- vanced concerning the mysterious disap- pearance of the voung attorney. Some beiieve that he1ssuffering from témporary dementia, while others declare that he has | committed suicide. The case is in the hands of private detectives and of the po- lice, and every possible effort1s being made to determine his whereabouts. Knuights and Ladles of Honor. BERKELEY, CarL., July 14.—A joint installation of Oakland Lodge, Palmetto Lodge of Alameda and Berkeley Lodge, Knights and Ladies of Honor, was held last evening in American Hall. These being the three lodges of the county, the grand officers were present. Grand Pro- tector Lander conducted the ceremonies and the following officers were installed into the Berkeley lodge: Past protector, Dr. J. T. Farrar; pro- tector, Miss Mary Bishop; vice-protector, { Mrs. 8. T. Pearsoll; recording and finan- cial secretary, E. M. Hanson; treasurer, Julius Strauss; chaplain, Miss Annie Goss; guide, Peter Peterson; guardian, Charles G. Wright; sentinel, Mrs. Lena Watkins. Past Protector Or. J. T. Farrar was hon- ored with a place on the Grand Lodge committee. A banquet followed the cere- monies. No Fire Chief. BERKELEY, Car., July 14.—The Town Trustees did not name a Fire Chief last night as was anticipated. The name of D. J. Keane, the nominee from the Peraita Hose Company, was presented, but as there were no other persqns in the field it was decided to postpone the election for Chief until the several other companies had an opportunity to name candidates, Condition of the Library. BERKELEY, OaL., July 14.—The Board of Public Library Trustees has submitted to the Town Board a report showing the condition of the library from the time it became public propertv unfil the present. The statement shows that the Board of ibre tees was organized on De- cember 11, 1895, at which time there were 8250 books in the library. Since that time Auction Sales §. BASCH, AUCTIONEER And Commission Merchant. Office, 652 Market St THIS DAY, .July 15, 18986, SALE Of those Elegant Bedroom Sets, Quarter Sawed Oak and Very Massive Three Oak Folding Beds, with White Curled Hair Mattresses; Feather Pillows; Comforts: Mission Woolen Blankets, etc.: Parior Uphoistery and Bric-a-Brac. Also, the two fine Oil Paintings by Carlo Anelli, and the Chickering Piano. Terms cas! BASCH, Auctioneer. Wednesday. 0! 427 volumes have been added, makinga total now on hand of 3672, five having been lost. The largest attendance during the peri- ods was last March, when 7474 per- <ons visited the reading-rooms. During June the attendance reached 6196. The report shows also that there has been a steady increase in the number of borrowers. The total number of books loaned in the six months was 38,08% Lodge Officers Installed. BERKELEY, CAL., July 14.—University Lodge No. 162, Knights of Pythias, in- stalled the following officers this evening: W. Gunn, C. C.; L. J. Ackerley, V. C.; Geor&f Gro]gp. prelate; R. W. Good, M. of E.; W. F. Esmond, M. of F}; J. Congdon, K. of R. and 8.; C. R. Bryant, M. of H; J. E. Morehouse, I. G. A banquet and dancing party followed the installation ceremonies. Berkeley Brevities. BERKELEY, Car, July 14.—At the meeting of the Women’s Suffrage Society yesterday afternoon aadresses were made by Miss Mollie Conners of the Oakland Saturday Night, Miss Bertha Rickoff, the well-known Berkeley anthoress, Mrs. Bab- cock of Alameda and Mrs. William Keith of the local society. The Claremont, University and Ferries Railway Company has established a transfer system from the West Berkeley terminus of its line to Bath teach. Pass- engers are carried to the beach from the foot of University avenue 1n a ’bus. The annual reports of the town officers for the fiscal year of 1895-96 have been printed as ordered by the Town Trustees and are now ready for distribution. 8. Salmon was arrested yesterday ona charge ot battery, growing out of a difi- culty between him and James Overall. Salmon claims that Overall was the ag- gressor and attempted to enter his place of business while intoxicated. Overall declared that the accused struck him with- out provocation. Temescal News Notes. TEMESCAL, CAL., July 14.—Silver Star Lodge of the Degree of Honor will hold a public installation of officers on Thursday evening in Babcock Hall, when the fol- lowing officers will be installed by District Deputy Mrs. Eva Coogan: C. of H., H. Irwin, L. of H., Mrs. Young; chief of cer- emonies, Nettie Young; recorder, Dollie O’Connor; receiver, Mary J. Logan; finan- cier, Mrs. Freidburg; usher, Nettie San- ders; J. W,, Lizzie Irwin; O. W., George R. Young. . D. Sullivan is considering the feasi- bility of erecting a hand-ball court on his place in Temescal. There is no public court on this side of the bay and the erec- tion of one is looked upon with much favor among the admirers of the sport in this locality. Last evening Temple Lodge of the A. O. U. W. here instailed the following officers: M. W., Aleck McCadam; foreman, G. W. Logan; overseer, H. G. Kimber; guide, O. C. Neisen; J. W., A. Reboli; 0. W., Freidburg; trustees—C. A, Stearns and E. Freidburg. Supervisor Pelouze of the Temescal dis- trict has been looking over the territory within the last few days witk. the view to putting into the fire service an extra water cart. ——————— A QUEER NAVAL EXPEDITION. A Ten-Thousand-Mile Sea Voyage Un- dertaken by the Peruvians. Peru has been driven to a strange shift in order to fight the rebels under Semina- rio in the Department of Loreto, says the Philadelphia Record. A naval expedition has been organized to attack the insur- gents in their mountainous fastness, and to reduce their principal port, Iquitos, be- yond the Andes. At first sight this mighu seem to be a tale from Munchausen; but the Peruvian war fleet is not to be hauled up one side of the Andes and made to ot the chute on the other. The expe- diion will sail down the Pacific coast, through the Straits of Magellan into the Atlantic, and thence to the mouth of the Amazon, following which river nearly to its source on the eastern sloges of the Andes Iquitos will be reached aiter a jour- ney of more than 10,000 miles. This roundabout trip is made obligatory by the configuration of the South fmeri- can continent. The uarrow western coast strip of South America is effectnally cut off from the rest of the continent by the tremendous barrier of the Andes, and the long water journey to be taken by the ex- pedition is more practicable than the short. cut of less than 1000 miles overland from Lima to Iquitos. Although located nearly 4000 miles from one ocean, and separated from the other by impassable mountains, Iquitos is truly a seaport. It has a Government shipyard and floating docks capable of Lifting 1000~ ton steamers. The river system on which it lies affords 15,000 miles of navigable in- land water and the city is accessible to sea- going ships from the Atlantic. South America will never need trunk railways nor ship canals. Nature has blessed the continent with an unparalleled network of deep-water lines of communication. —_——— e A Plea for Discrimination, He (after the second act)—Well, if you’ll excuse me, I guess I'll go out and geta breath of fresh air. She—If it’s the same kind of breath that you went out for when I was here with you before, I'd rather you wouldn't bring it in with you.” —Boston Courier. ARGONAUT 0K WHISKEY Is Five Years In Wood Before Bottling, E. MARTIN & CO., 411 Market St. ON Dr. Gibbon’s Dispensary, 625 KEARNY ST. Fstablished 3 him. Try 8 g Cures an Br, J, F. GIBBON. Box 1957, San.