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‘THE SAN FKANCISCO CALL, SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 1896. LOVED NOT WISELY, BUT 700 WELL. J. C. Simonds Figured in Several Romances in Oakland. FORGOT ALL HIS LOANS. Died in a Madhouse and Was Partly Insane When on the Coast. HAD NO ESTATE TO LEAVE, Came Here to Build Railroads, But Had Nothing to Build With. OARLAND OFFICE SAN FrANcisco CaLy,) 908 Broadway, Aug. 7. 7. In the matter of amours Judge James Cameron Bimonds, who left a will giving is designated as an executor, was quite a loser by Simonds’ borrowing propensities. It is also smd that the president of the Board of Trade of San Jos lost heavily by assisting the projects put forth by him. He often borrowed from the boys in the | store, but only in small amounts. Most of it was repaid before he left,” The Mrs. Austin with whom Simonds became so intimate was formerly the wife | of 8. 8. Austin, a real estate dealer. About a year ago she met her husband on Broad- Way with another woman. She was look- | ing for him and had a cowhide whip with | her. She decended upon the couple Wwith | all the fury a woman can command upon | such an occasion, and whipped the pair as long as her strength lasted and she could kee}\ up with them. This resuited in a divorce suit and a separation. Mrs. Austin is said to have received Simonds’ attentions graciously, and recip- | rocated them. She was often seen at ‘the theaters with him, and they always took dinner at one of the downtown restaurants afterward. Her library was increased by | numerous voiumes of his donation, and it was given out by Simonds that they were to be married. | Simonds wasalso a familiar figure in San Leandro, where he had another ro- mance. He met a charming young lady, a daughter of Daniel Best, the agricul- tural implement maker, and pressed his suit with fervor. He called often and stayed late when he went out to the suburb. His gifts of books, pictures and photographs were numerous. The young lady belonged to one of the most promi- nent families of the town. She appre- ciated his talents and enjoyed his descrip- tions of foreign countries, but finally, when he proposed, he was rejected. George Flint, who was then connected James Cameron Simonds; Who Came to Oakland to Build Railroads. veloped a Weakness for Widows, but Died in a New York Madhouse. He de- His Love Was Spurmed and He an estate to a typewriter in San Francisco, was like Senator Fair. He loved widows, but uniike the Senator his only estate | consists of promissory notes long since overdue and a few unpaid loans. Half of Alameda County is interested in J. C. Simonds, railroad promoter, lawyer Two widows and one and ardent lover. very eslimable young lady proached by the man of were tune were received. He was known a stranger in some sections of society, and his name was on every tongue to-day. About a vear ago Judge Simonds came to Oakland and tried tointerest prominent people in some railroad enterprises that | Some special | he was anxious to promote. meetings of the Board of Trade were held, and Judge Simonds appeared and outlined | his plans. He brought with him some contracts from railroad builders, and the terms seemed altogether too easy. The plans were submitted to the banks and some inquiry was made, but the bonuses and subscriptions asked by Simonds were not readily granted. Correspondence was opened with Chi- | cago, and after that the echemes were looked on with less favor than ever. His purpose was to promote the construction of a railroad from Oakland eastward to connect with some overland trunk line. His plan was first to connect with the Santa Fe, but when he found the Valley road would preoccupy that route he con- ceived a plan for a line up the Sacramento Valley from this point to join the Union or Northern Pacific. However, his plans were either imprac- ticable or too exacting to meet with favor. President Keller of the Board of Trade was particularly active in assisting the de- ceased in presenting his promoting enter- prises until hé found his efforts were sim- ply a wasteof time. After being disappointed in Oakland Judge Simonds moved to San Francisco, but was no more successful. A few months ago he reopened communications with this city, and on his last trip here be presented some new ideas, and it was thought he was still trying to build a railroad on the the coast when news of his death was re- ceived. Simonds introdused himself to M. J. Keller on his errival in Oakiand. . He at once laid ‘his plans before the merchant and asked for his influence in interesting capital to construct a competing railroad in California. Mr. Keller dispatched let- ters Bast asking information of the man and his backing. Simonds did not claim to have any capital, but was simply work- ing to invest others’ capital. He was often short of funds, and asked asmall loan of various friends until he could get a remittance. In this way he became indebted to almost every man with whom he becameacquainted. When asked about the matter to-day Mr. Keller said: “Simonds was a peculiar man. He would borrow money of every one.’ He al- ways went to the theater and usually took some lady with him. Mrs. 8, 8. Austin of Twenty - third avenue Was a great favorite with him fora time. He would telephone for her to go to the City or the Macdonough Theater several times a week. Then he took up with a Miss Shaw, a school teacher as old as himself, We did not receive very favorable reports from the East when we asked about him so I declined to have any more to do with his schemes. *funderstand that this man Poole, who ap- | imaginary | weslth and some of his love affairs were | considered as still pending when news of | his death and of his will and of his Ior~~ in | bank and commercial circles and was not with the Central Bank, and who was a | friend of the Best family, heard of the matter, and he commenced to inquire into Simonds’ antecedents. | He found that he was making profes- | sions of love to others at the same time. Mr. Flint sent a gentle note to Mr. Si- monds admonishing him to leave the | young lady alone. Later he followed this with a request for Miss Best’s photo- graph. It was not forthcoming, but Flint persisted. He delivered to Simonds all of his pictures ang trinkets given the girl, with a formal demand for hers, or he would proceed by law to recover the same. | This had the desired effect and the pic- | tares were returned. | For several days, at one time, Simonds stayed in San Leandro with a blackened eye, said to have been given him by the young lady’s defender. On his return to this | city he gave out that he had been to | points in the interior looking for capital | to invest in his scheme. This incident in the career of Mr. | Simonds is made more interesting by the | fact that a few months ago Miss Lottie | Best became the wife of Mr. Flint, and { Mr. and Mrs. Flint are now living at San [ Leandro. The next escapade of Mr. Simonds was with Miss Shaw, a schoolteacher, whom he tried hard to win for his wife. It is be- lieved that the ‘Martha Shaw” to whom he leaves $5000 in his will is the teacher referred to. the M. J. Keller Company gave rise to the rumor that the firm was in the hands of a receiver. This was industriously eircu- lated by Mr. Keller’s enemies, and not until he made the announcement that he did not owe a cent and asked Mr. Simonds to vacate was the rumor stopped. *I was very much surprised to see that Simonds left a will, as he told me that he had nothing,’” said W. G. Palmantier, president of the Central Bank to-night. ““When he laid his railroad schemes be- fore me I at once asked him who was backing him. He told me that he could not divulge the information at the time, and I teld him that unless he could do so 1 did not care to hear any more. Henever | came near me again, but I heard of -him from various quarters and I am greatly | surprised that the cld fellow should have }made any one believe he had an es- | tate.”’ It is learned that J. C. Simonds soon after leaving Oakland was placed in a | lunatic asylum on Ward Island, N. Y., where he died. 1t is the opinion of all his acquaintances in this county that his mind was tottering when in Oakland. It is believed by his Oakland friends and creditors that Mrs. Henrietta Rosen- garden, the typewriter to whom Simonds willed his estate, will receive no more valuable legacy than the paper on which the will is written. c Foote Reaches Home. OAKLAND, CAL., Aug. 7.—W. W. Foote reach ed home to-day after an absence of six weeks. He was a delegate to the Democeratic National Convention and at- tended all of the other gatherings, visiting in the East and Canada between times. In speaking of the political situation he said: “A ratver amusing incident occured while I was in New York. One of the papers published a bet o1 $10,000 to §4000 that McKinley would be elected. I sent down immediately to take it, but I could not get a nickel. "Charles Lane, chairman of the National Silver Convention, offered to take it at any time, but there was no money in sight. It was all a case of bluff and we tried to call it.” ————————— In the days of Queen Elizabeth each est at & dinner party brought his own E:Sh and spoon. His continued presence in the office of | THE ISSUE MUST BE SQUARELY MET McLean’s Opposition May Retard Harbor Improvement. Dr. SOME UNSEEN POWER. Said to B¢ at Work in Oppo- sition to the Claim of Oakland. CONFERENCE TO BE CALLED, Petitions Have So Rattled the Wash- ington Officials That They Know Not How to Act. OAxLAND OrricE SAN FrANcIsco CALL.} 908 Broadway, Aug. 7. The dispatch from Washington pub- lishea in to-day’s papers regarding the appropriation for the improvement of Oakland harbor will probably be the means of bringing about harmony between the two cities. It now looks as if there was danger of losing the appropriation because of the strife between Oakland and Alameda. = Several business men discussed the mat- ter this. morning, and it was decided to arrange a conference between committees from both cities, Senator Perkins, Con- gressman Hilborn and Colonel Suter of the Engineer Corps. Itis believed in Oak- land that the people of Alameda are not in accord with tke petition of Health Officer McLean of Alameda, and that the trouble has arisen over a misapprehension of facts. The difficulty has all arisen over the pe- tition of Dr. McLean. It was signed by Mr. Hilborn and Senator Perkins, while they believed that it merely called for the improvement the harbor and not for what is known as tbe tidal canal. A few days ago Mr. Hilborn told the merchants of Oakland who are interested in the harbor that he would never have signed it had he read it, and expressed his willingness to tell Colonel Suter that the petition misrepresented his views. 1t is the opinion of all concerned that there is some other force at work that is tending to block the work other than the singie petition of Dr. McLean of Ala- meda. Colonel Mendell and Colonel Suter have both- recommended that Oakland harbor be completed first, and yet the officials at Washington now threaten to delay the work until the two cities can agree. "E. C. Sessions, Edson F. Adams, M. J. Keller, J. P. Taylor and several others are of the opinion tnat if a conference can be ar- ranged between all the parties interested a mutnal agreement can be arrived at so that work can be carried on at once. Itis very probable that work will be commenced at both ends of the harbor, now that the work is placed on the con- | tinual contract list. As most of tue ople who signed Dr. McLean’s petition ave signed a counter-petition stating that they signed originally under a mistaken notion, the Oaklanders think that Dr. McLean should withdraw his opposition. This, however, he is not likely to do. ALAMEDA, OAL., Aug. 7.—Dr. John T. McLean, Health Officer of the city, who returnea but a month ago from Washing- ton, D. C., is more than pleased at the re- sult of his labors there, as evinced by the information in to-day’s Carn from the Capital city that the improvements to Oakland harbor would not be contracted for until the Oakland-Alameda contro- versy was settled. ““When in 1874 Congress approved of the Secretary of War’s proposal to construct a harbor and canal from San Antouio estuary to San Leandro Bay,” said the doctor this morning, were made for carrying out the work. Alameda 1s not antagonistic to Oakland, but she does not want ths original plan deviated from. That, in the words of the engineer’s reports presented to Congress, was, ‘Oakland and Alameda will have a fine land-locked harbor when the work we have described is completed.’ ”” To complete that work the engineers held that the construction of a canal be- tween the estuary and San Leandro Bay was a necessity. The harbor was not to be for Oakland solely, and the ebb and flow of the tides through the canal was to scour and dredge the estuary. Providing a harbor accessible for the usual sea-going vessels and securing the maximum tidal areas is all that the efforts of the Federal Government are concerned | in. Quoting from the report the doctor said: “This done, whatever shall remain in the way of providing conveniences and accommodations for commerce may, we think, with propriety be left to the com- mercial interests concerned. ‘I was talkiug on the boat the other day with Mr. Edson Adamsand Mr. Kellogg on the matter. Itold them we were not agawnst Oakland having a dredger, all we wished was to have oneatour end too. You see the next Congress will provide an appropriation of $150,000 to $200,000 for this work, and Alameda will emphasize most particularly the necessity of the ori- ginal plan being adh¢red to. By the en- gineer’s statement it is highly probable that little or no dredging would be re- quired if the canal were completed. *What Colonel Suter thinks of the mat- ter I cannot say until I receive a copy of his report, which I hope to have next week. But whatever he may think the economic and commercial interests of Alameda de- mand that the canal shall be finished at the earliest possible moment.” A Busy Meeting. ALAMEDA, CAL., Aug. 7.—The advisory committee of the Alameda Republican Club finished a lot of business last night. Chairman Taylor announced that the three Republican clubs in ‘the city had agreed to participate in the naming of the tvelve election officers, The Veteran Club was to have the four judges, the four inspectors and four clerks being divided equally between the other two clubse For the primary the city has been divided into fourdistricts: First—Precincts Twelve and Thirteen; polling place, William Holtz’' office, Webster street. Second—Precincts Eight, Nine, Ten and Eleven; polling place, Encinal Hall. Thxru—i’reclncts Three, Four and Seven; lling place, 1528 Park street. Fourth—Precincts One, Two, Five and 8ix; polling place, the car- penter-shop of Scholten & Burgner, nar- row-gauge station, Park streel. It was decided to organize a drill corps and to nominate delegates for the pri- maries next Thursday night. Mr. Mackie and Mr. Taylor clashed swords on the proposition, but Mr. Mackie’s contention prevailed. . \ Company G. ALAMEDA, Car, Aug. 7.—For r three months the war hlgl been lmolud'e.n- ing in Company G, breaking out at times into almost open rebellion. Colonel Fair- banks paid sundry visits to pour oil on troubled waters, but his efforts were of no avail. The majority ol the company said tbeir captain, William F. Chipman, was incompetent, and refused to be appeased. | Eugene Blanchard; full chorus, *“Fla; ‘“appropriations | An arbitration committee appointed to establish a modus vivendi reported its labors had accomplished nothing. Dis- cipline had to be enforced, so_thirty-four of the rank and file were dismissed for the good of the service and their places were taken by recruits drummed up from the outside. i The dismissed malcontents joined Com- pany A of Oakland and it was thought the trouble was all over. A surprise was furnished last night by Captain Chipman tenderine his resigna- tion as commander of Company G, the same to take effect from September 30. He refused to reconsider his determina- tion, and it 1s understood would have done so before only he did not wish to re- sign under fire. First Lieutenant Simp- son will in all probability be elected to the vacancy. Lieutenant Dohrmann was unanimousl. re-elected as second lieutenant last nigh Major Halstead came over from San Fran- cisco to superintend the electiou. A Day in Bohemia. ALAMEDA, CAL, Aug. 7.—A highly successful entertainment was given in Ar- mory Hall this evening by the Boys’ Brif- ade, entitled “A Day in Bohemia,” It consisted of a series of representations de- picting the camp life the boys'had enjoyed during their vacation. The programme was as follows: Music, reveille, inspection, recitation by Mra. George Sturtevant, mess call, 80prano solo by Mrs. Allardyce, church call, guard mount, open camp, flute solo by Henry Fine, mess call, court-martial, mess call, music, dress pa- rade, retreat, service, camp fire, snipe hunt, vocal duet by Mr, and Mrs, Allardyce, tattoo, guard relief, {ap: ’s welL.” IT WAS NOT A BET. Willlams Loaned His Money to Bray- nard to Make a Show- ing. OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 7.— City At- torney Charles H. Braynard of Redding was before Justice Lawrence, sitting for Justice Clift, to-day for an examination on the charge of duping C. H. Williams out of $500 by means of a fake foot race at Shell Mound Park last month. Prose- cuting Attorney H. A. Melvin was as- sisted by R. 8. Ash of Ban Francisco, and the defense was conducted by Thomas J. Garrity and Emil Nusbaumer. Williams was on the stand all day. He related loaning the money to Braynard to “flash,” and how it was snatched from him. Braynard had promised to return the money, but never did, hence his arrest. He declared he never bet on the race, but simply loaned the money to let his attorney make a showing. SCHOOL CHILDREN'S DAY, L} The Failure of the Black Patti to Sing Causes Much Disappointment. Pupils of Several Schools Will Render an Interesting Evening Programme. OAKLAND OFFICE S8AN FRANCISOO CALL, 908 Broadway, Aug. 7. The exposition continues to attract enor- mous crowds and it is now certain that it will not close at the time originally stated. There was a little hitch this afternoon that caused disappointment to many hun- dreds of people. The ‘‘Black Patti’”’ from the Orpheum was to have sung, but owing to some difficulty with the accompanist the number was not given. Bhe will sing next Friday. To-morrow will be School-children’s day and the following programme has been arranged: Afternoon—38 o’clock, Professor Derneal in humorous selections; 4 ¢’clock, Captain Beach, the man-fish, in his wonderful exhibition. Evening —9 o’clock, Professor Beach, the man-fish, in his wonderful exhibition;’9:30 o'clock, Willie Leary, the phenomenal boy glass and fire eater, in his marvelous exhibi- tion of eating fire and glass, Evening—Musical programme, under the direction of Miss Eliza P. Brown, rendered by the pupils of the Central, Prescott and Cole schools: Chorus, song of welcome; song and tableau, “Liberty and America,” Prescott School; banjo solo, Fred Ooler; piano fll)lho, of the Free”; song and tableau, “The Old Oaken Bucket,” Prescott School; chorus, “Oh, Italia, Italia, Beloved” (Donizetti); chorus, *‘Amer- ica” (Rev. S.F.Smith). Margaret Oakes, ac- companist, The musical programme is as follows: AFTERNOON. «Grammar School March”’ (local compos'tion). i Walling Belection, “Army Chapla Cornet solo, “Souvenir of Switzerland Eroest Webb. “Sleigh Ride Galop” «+..Ellenberg PART IL Descriptive, “The Forge in the Forest Waltz, “Daughter of Love”... “Turkish Reveflle”.......... Medley, “Riley and the Fou EVENING—8 0'CLOCK. Mareh, “High School Cadets Overture, “Raymond”.. ‘Prombone solo, “Honeysuckle Polka" E A. C. Parrot! £ Medley of eollege songs, arranged by Tobant Interm ssion. Polonaise, solos for E and 15 flatclarionets and Bel:el‘l,g t “The Mill in the Fore (a) On the brool (0) At the mill Two step, POPULISTS TO RATIFY. A Parade and Mass-Meeting After- ward in Germania Hall. OAKLAND, Car., Aug. 7.—The People’s party of Oakland and Alameda County generally will ratify the ticket recently selected at St. Louis with a parade and mass-meeting to-morrow night. The parade will occur at 7:30 P. M., after which all will repair to Germania Hail and listen to speeches by prominent men of the party. The procession will be formed in the following order: First division—Chiet marshal, J. K. Peirsol; aids, H. P. Dal- ton, U. B. White, Gus Kock, W. Matthews, with the following club aids: Forty-sixth District . Club, A. R. Downing; Forty- seventh District Club, E. A. Allen; Forty- eighth District Club, G. W. Buttner; Forty-ninth District Club, F. T. Hale; Fiftieth District Club, W. H. Chapman; Kifty-first District Club, M. L.'Grey; West Berkeley Club, F.I. Rawson; East Berk- eley Club, R. W.Good; Haywards Club, Sam Hellar; Livermore Ciub, William Gregory. The procession will form on Fifth street, between Broadway and Washington. The line of march will be up Broadway to Ninth, thence to Washington, thence to Eighth, thence to Webster, thence to Ger- mania Hall. Mrs. C. E. Poulter will sing “The Star- spangled Banner’ in patriotic costume. The speakers for the evening are: Green Majors, C. B. White, Burdette Cornell, E. M. Gibson, C. T. Johns, J. C. Buttner, E. A. McGuire, 0. M. Banford, Professor Garlick, N. J. Manson and some others, Thomas V. Cator is expected to be present. ———————— Sunk in the Draw. OAKLAND, CAr., Aug. 7.—A section of the old drydocks from Mare Island has been lying in the mud off ‘Webster street for mora than a year. Yesterday it was washed off by the tide and lodged in the draw of the Alice-street ge. There it sank to obstruct navigation until such a time as_the Southern ific sees fit to haul it off. b Dismissed the Charge. OAKLAND, CAL., Aug. 7.—Prosecuting Attorney Snook to-day dismissed the charge of embezzlement lodged against st e L T, 01 [ as the case : gfifipfllfln' i COLONEL WARE FROM OKLAHOMA Travels With His Picture Gallery, House and Children. SAVED BY A SQUAW. Indians in Arizora Had Laid Careful Plans to Capture the Expedition. AN OFFICER FOR THE SOUTH. Has Walked Three Thousand Four Hundred Miles by the Side of His Caravan. OAELAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO OALL,} 908 Broadway, Aug. 7. J. P. Ware of Oklahoma passed through Oakland to-day with the most original carayansery that was ever seen outside of a circus., Ware has traveled 3600 miles, of which distance he has tramped 3400 be- side his trusty team. There is nothing of the mendicadlt in ‘Ware's nature or trip. He is a sturdy old Confederate officer, 65 years of age, and he travels with his two boys, who are 11 and 13 years old. ‘Ware’s wagon is an interesting creation. It is painted in red and green ana con- tains parlor, kitchen and bedroom. It may be said to consist of two stories. The first is devoted to a picture gallery, and this is the source of his income. There are three magnifying glasses on each side, and on looking through splendid views of the Civil War can be seen. Ware has e e l i) \'”nlmm i "’Wn’ =4 b ouri Wiisamr tory, critical study of the life of Christ, criti- cal study of the Acts of the Apostles, exegtical study of the Epistie to the Romans in Greek, preparation and delivery of sermons, pulpit elocution and oratory, evidences of Christian- ity and the teachings of Jesus. The English course will include the study of the following: Old Testament history, Bibli- cal interpretation, the life of Christ, the Acts of the Apostles, critical study of the Gospel according to St. Matthew, in English, prepara- tion aud delivery of sermons, pulpit_elocution and oratory, the use of the English Bible in evangelistic work and the evidences of Chris- tianity. Narrowly Escaped Death. BERKELEY, CAL, Aug. 7.—The resi- dence of S. G. McChesney, at the corner of Tyler and King streets, was burned to the ground betweeu 3and 4 o’clock this morning, the fire companies not being able to furnish any water for the quench- ing of the flames because of the lack of available hydrants. The dwelling was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. McChesney, four children and Mrs. Brown, a cousin of Mr. McChesney. The inmates of the house were all asleep when the flames broke out, and only had time to hurriedly escape from the fire. The house was valued at $2000, and was insured. The origin of the flames is a mystery, all of those in the house having been asleep for several hours when the flames broke out. Registration to Cease. BERKELEY,CAL., Aug. 7.—Registration in Berkeley will close to-morrow night. J. W. Striker, a regularly appointed deputy of the County Clerk, will be at the Town Hall all day to-morrow for the taking of signatures. Dr. Bentley Returns. BERKELEY, Car., Aug. 7.—The Rev. Robert Bentley of Trinity M. E. Church has returned irom_his vacation in Europe and is at Pacific Grove with his family. He will return to Berkeley on Tuesday, when his congregation will tender a recep- tion to him. Interesting News Notes. BERKELEY, CAL., Aug. 7.—A minstrel entertainment will be given in. Bouth Berkeley on September 4 for the benefit of The Picture Gallery and Traveling Apartments of Mr. J. P. Ware of flklnhofiu. an Ex-Confederate Officer Who Excited Great Interest in Oakland Yes- terday. From Massacre. Mr. Ware and His Two Boys Were Saved by an Apache Squaw passed through hundreds of towns, and although he asks currency in return for a peep at his views, he has taken all manner of produce in exchange. Fifteen months ago Ware and his boys decided to shake off the dust of Oklahoma and travel for a profession. They passed through New Mexico, Texas and Arizona and ali through fair Southern California, and the same two old horses have hauled the outfit every foot of the way. 3 After leaving Pheenix Ware's life was undoubtedly saved by a squaw. The Apaches were celebrating all kinds of war dances on the plains, and Ware tried to insure the good graces of the chief by making him all kindsof presents. The offerings, however, seem to have excited the cupidity of the Indians, for just before Ware left three bucks left the camp and went out in different directiéns. After their departure a squaw told Ware that they had determined to steal the whole outfit when it started on its journey. She made Ware understand that his only safely was in returning to Pheenix and her advice was heeded. He learned after- ward that six whites who left just after him mysteriously disappeared. Ware says that there isa good deal of bardshib connected with the life and that on one occasion their lives were saved by finding a few drops of water in the hoof- mark of a horse. He intends to keep on the road and says that the picture gallery is just enough to insure a living. —es BBLE SEMNARY COLRSE President S. M. Jefferson Outlines the Studies to Be Taken Up. Narrow Escape of a Lorin Family From Death by Fire—Dwelling Burned to the Ground. BERKELEY, Can, Aug. 7.—The courses of study for the Berkeley Bible Seminary, to be opened next week under the auspices of the Christian church, have been decided upon. Following is the complete outline as prepared by President J. M. Jefferson: Two regular courses are offered, a classical and an [nglish course, exiending through three years. The classical course requires a knowledge of Hebrew and Greek, and em- braces all the branches of Bible study that are commonly taught in Bible seminaries. It is intended “especially for. those who desire to make most thorough preparation for the Christian ministry or a Biblical profession, 1 he English branch does not require a knowl- edge of either Hebrew or Greek, aud is other- wise less critical and comprehensive than the classical course. It is intended for students who for any reason cannot take the ical course, and especially for those who desire to fit themselves for some particular department of Christian work, evingelistic or missionary, or for more efficient service in the church, the Bunday-school or other fields of usefulness. Each of these refinlu_‘ courses i8 intended to be thoroughly scientific in principle and method, and sufficienti: adequately meet tne nee it is especially proposed. Besides these reguiar courses of instruction lecture courses will be given by professors of the seminary and by other persons, both resi- dent and non-resident, who are qualified to treat the subjects chosen. These lectures will be open to all students and to the general public. Persons who do not desire to take either of the courses in their completeness may, with the consent of the ¥ mitted to An;“lx in the seminary for which ‘they are pre Amung,tlw subjects to be treated in the classical course are: Introducticn to the study of theology as the scieace of religion, intro- duction 10 the study of the New Testament, Biblical: interprotation, 0ld Testament his’ comprehensiva to of those for whom E = oo—————— 1 : for Pitcher’s Castoria. ~Children Cry the fund being raised to buy & bell for the Peralta fire company’s engine-house. Experiments have peen conducted at the Agricultural College of the university during the past twc weeks to test samples of bituminous rock for the State Road Commission at Sacramento. The Order of Hermann's Sons will give a picnic on August 16, Children under 10 years of age will be carried for half fare on Berkeley day at the Alameda County Exposition by cars of the Oakland Consolidated Street Rail- way Company. William J. Schmidt has announced him- self as a candidate for Supervisor from the Fifth Ward. PEIRSOL ANSWERS. s Thinks Davie Did Well With Five Falsehoods and One Truth. OAKLAND, CArn, Aug 7.—City Attor- ney Peirsol issued the following signed statement to-day in answer to Mayor Da- vie’s recent charges: The Mayor is reported as saying among some irrelevant and foolish surmises: That Mr. Wilson and myseli, in directing that the departments should not be used asa political machine in the interest of any candi- date, were carrying out a cut-and-dried plan to intimidate ceriain men in the department who might work sdvarsely (o onr: latasesta: The statement is absoluteiy false, Becond—That it was our plan and idea to have a general overhauling in these depart- ments and repiace all the old members with our friends. That this statement is untrue ‘will be readily seen by those who have watched our course. Third—That he has foiled our would-be plans to acertain extent by insisting thatno man should be dismissed ‘without a trial. This is not only untrue, but the Mayor was opposed to hearing tne trials of men under charges and refused to hear their defenses in several cases. Fourth—That some men have been dis- mlts‘aad. This is true, but not without investi- ation. ‘Fif!h—-’l‘hlt their places have been filled with the friends of either Mr. Wilson or my- self and that these friends only got position by promising to support us politically. This statement is untrue. Sixth—That it is the purpose of the new rule to prevent the old members from support- lr;g an one else. This is also without s shadow of_truth. Now, we find five faleehoods and one truth in tbe interview, and in order not to speak evil of magistrates let ussay he has done un- expectedly well. 7. K. PEIRSOL, City Attorney. —— e THEIR CONVENTION CLOSED. A Superintendent Elected to Push For- ward the Work of Organization. OAKLAND, CAr.,, Aug. 7.—The Chris- tian Alliance Convention closed to-night after an extended session at which they have held from four to six meetings daily. The next meeting, it is expected, will be held in Sacramento. The following resolutions were passea to-day: ‘WHEREAS, It seems that the time has.come for the Christian Alliance of the State of Cali- {)ortnch to enter upon the extension of its work, e Resolved, That this convention shall recom- mend to the executive committee the entrance n definite steps toward the organization of local branches in all the fields now open to us and in others that may open during the ensuing year. Resolved, That the executive committee be recommended to elect a field superintendent, who shall be given the charge of the work of or&uflxlflon and supervision in co-operation w 5 h tae executive committee. Rev. J.T. Arnold was elected general superintendent in accordance with this. ‘o-night W. C. Stevens spoke at length on “Prayer in the Holy Spirit.” He was listened to by a crowded house. This was followed by a half hour’s *‘Consecration and Waiting on God” service. A Dangerous Practice. " OAKLAND, CAr., Ang, 7.—Chief Fair made a discovery to-day that will result in arrest the next time the practice of it comes to his khowledge. He received a message from the Winter's Hotel that 13 there was danger of a fire this afternoon, and on making an investigation he found that an attempt had been made {0 clean the flue by means of coal oil liberally dis- tributed in the chimney. The flue had become heated and there was danger of it taking fire. Chief Fair has given notice that he will at once arrest anybody whom he discovers trving to clean a flue by means of coal oil or explosives. Another Pastor Resigns. QAKLAND, CAL., Aug. 7.—The Pilgrim Congregational Church of East Oakland has lost its pastor through the effects of hard times. Dr. M. Willett, who has filled that pulpit so satisfactorily, has no- tified the trustees of his resignation. He is in the East visiting hisold home. He re- ceived a call to the Congregational Church of Decorah, fowa, and accepted the same. The church here was in arrears in pay- ing his salary, which may have had some- thing to do with his leaving. JENNINGS MAKES REPLI The Accused Attorney Protests Against His Proposed Disbarment. _ Cassius M. Jennings, the attorney whose disbarment was requested last week by Byron Waters on the ground of unprofes- sional conduct, has filed with the Supreme Court a spirited answer to that gentle- man’saccusations. Hestates that for four- teen years he has practiced law in this City and elsewhere, during all which pe- riod no breath of scandal has ever touched him. He prays that Mr. Waters' petition for his disbarment be ruled out and the accusation against him dismissed. In his answer Mr. Jennings acknowl- edges his business relations with young Allison, but denies that the connection admits any unprofessional interpretation. Allison told him the name of several persons who had been injured in railway accidents of various sorts, but there was no agreement between himself and Alli- son as to any division of fees which Jen- nings might receive in the event of the injured persons intrusting their cases to his professional care. Mr. Jennings admits having kept cer- tain memoranda of the information fur- nished him by Allison, but denies in the most emphatic terms that he kept the notes for any corrupt or underhanded use. He says Allison’s presence in his office was due entirely to his own hospi- tality, the young man desiring a place in which to pursue his studies, OCEAN TRAVEL. PACIFIC COAST STEANSHIP COMPANE QTEAMERS WILL SAIL FROM Broadway wharf, San Franclsco, as. follows: For Mary T 1snoo and Siti For Victori send, Seattle, New Wratcom (Bellingham Bay, Wash.), § 4. M. Aug. 2,7, 13, 17, 22, 27, and every fifth day there- after, connecting at Vancouver with the C. P. R. nd, Loring, Wrangel, Juneau, Kil- Alaska), at 9 A. 3., Sept. 11, 26. d Vancouver (B. C.), Port Town- ma, Everett, Anacortes and amers. reka, Arcata and Flelds Landing (Hum- boldt Bay) Pomona 2 ». M., Aug. 1, 5,9, 13, 17, 21, 26, 29, and every fourth day thereafter. For Santa Cruz Montarey, San Simeon, Cayucos, Port Harford (San_Luis Obispo), Gaviota, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Hueneme, San Pedro, East San Pedro (Los Angeles) and Newport, at 9 A. M. Au- gust 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 33, 27, 81 and every fourth day thereafter. For San Diego, stopping only at Port Harrord (San Luls Obispo), Santa Barbara, Port Los An- reles, ondo (Los. Angeles) and_ Newport, 11 A. M. August 1, 5, 9, 18, 17, 21, 26, 29 and every fourth day thereafter. For Ensenada, San Jose del Cabo, Mazatian, La Paz and Guaymas (Mexico), steamer Orizaba, 10 A August 27, and 25th of each month there- atter. sz}m office, Palace Hotel, 4 New Montgomery street. GOODALL, PERKINS & CO., Gen'l Agents, 10 Market si., San Francisco. O. R. & IN. ASTORIA AND PORTLAND. $6 Second Class, $12 First Class, MEALS AND BERTHS INCLUDED, .July 87, August 6,18 uly 22, Ann:fl, x?: 21 ¥rom Spear-st. Whart (Pler 24) at 10 . ¥, @00DALL. Pnnxmsu & CO., Genl. Supts, F. F. CONNOR. General Age- 630 D it arpeer COMPAGNIE GENERAL TRANSATLANTIQUE A French Line to Havre. OMPANY'SPIER (NEW),42 NORTH ot Morton st. ‘Travelers by LA BRETAGNE LA BOURGOGNE. LA NORMANDIE. LA TOURAIN. LA GASCOGN LA BRETAGN. . 8, LA CHAMPAG! Oct. 10, 3 B3~ For further rarticulars apply to . A. FORGE' No. 8, Bowling Gree: J. F. FUGAZI & CO., Agents, 5 Montgomery avenue, San Francisco, CEANIC S.8. CO0. DAYS TO HAWAIL, SAMOA, HONOLULU NEW ZEALAND, oy AUSTRALIA. $.5. AUSTRALIA. S, S, MONOWAIL salls via HONOLULU and AUCKLAND tor SYDNEY, Thursday, August 20, Bt P AL 8 5. AUSTRALIA for HONOLULUponly, Satar day, Angust 20, 8:10 A. M. Speclal party rates. Lineto COOLGARDIE, Aust., and CAPETOWN, South Africa. J D, SPRECKELS & BROS. CO., Agents, 114 Montzomery street. Freight Oftice, 327 Market st., San Francisco. FUINT & 00. PACIFIC COAST CLIPPER LINE For San Francisco and All Pacific Coast Ports. FROM NEW YORE: . o r Ship. . T A e eabity, Mascer. FROM PHILADELPHIA: ‘The A1 Clipper Ship.. ..A.J. FULLER Colcord, Master. ted at lowest rates. ly to FLINT & CO., 68 Broad « Insurance ef For (éel‘htv street, New Yol ‘Consignees in San Francisco: J. F. CHAPMAN &'C0n 53 Carltornia street. ROYAL MAIL STEAM PACKET COMPANY. TEAMERS LEAVFE ASPINWALL fortnightly for the West Indles and Southampton, calling en ronte at Cerbours| France, and Plymouth to land passengers. Through bills of lading, in connection with the Pacifc Mall 8. 5. Co., issuéd for freignt and treas ‘ure to direct ports in England and Germany. Through tiekets from Szn Francisco to Plymout Gherbourg, Southampton. First cluss, $135: thi class, $Y7 For furcher particulars apply PARKOFT & ¢ ents, SO8 California st STOCKTON STEAMERS Leave Pier No. 3, Washington St., At 6 P. M, Daily. Freight received up 00t 130 P, ol & Accommodations Reserved by Telephons. STEAMERS: C. Walker, J. D. Peters, ry Garratt, City of Stockton. ‘Telephone Main 805. Cai. Nav. and Impi. Co U.5. NAVY-YARD, MARE ISLARD, VALLEJO, *Benicia, *Port Costa, *Crockett and *Valona. STR. MONTICELLO, Daily 10:30 a. 3¢, 4:00 ». 3 (Saturdays *#10:30 A M), 3:30 P. M. Sundays 8 p. M only. Offices and landing, Pier 2, Mission st. Telephone Black 261. ol - HATCH BROX. %4 and 8 P. X trips only. *% Excursion trip. Gives 5 hours at Navy-yard. FOR SANJOSE, LOS 6AT0S & SANTA CRUZ TEAMER ALVISO LEAVES PIER 1 DAILT at10A. M. (Sundays excepted); Alviso daily at 7P M. (Saturdays excepted). Freight and BOes T Sum ose, Toe. Clas ey Brer s 90 W Clara st., San Joss. o Dr. Gibbon’s Dispensary, 625 KEARNY $T. Establish in 1854 for the treatment of Prlvlfi Discusee, Lost Manhood. Deblity ox iseage wearing on bodyand mind an Skin Diseases. The docto! Otberstait, Try him: Crarses 1ow. | Cures teed. I o B's unmf.“m Bex 1957, &?‘mflmu