The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, August 28, 1896, Page 13

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 1896. 13 RECEPTION T0 A POPULAR OFFICIAL Haywards Turns Out to| Congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Collins. TEN YEARS IN SERVICE. The Most Popular Supporter of | McKinley in Castro Valley. HIS MARRIAGE A SURPRISE. Has Always Been Given Any Political Honor That He Was Inclined to Seek. 0AELAND OrFicE SAN Fraxcisco CALL,} 908 Broadway, Aug. 27. All Haywards turned out to-night to tender a serenade-reception to their Town Clerk, James A, Collins. Although Hay- wards, like Oakland, is a political town, there is but one opinion regarding the old-time Republican clerk. When the people of Castro Valley read in THE CALL this morning of the marriage of their official to Miss Augusta Haus- childt, there was much surprise shown. Although the affair was expected, its date | had not been announced, and when the | groom and bride quietly slipped into this city and were united by Rev. Father | Gloria, no one was advised in advance. | For many years Town Clerk Collins has ' Her husband gave her some medicine just before midnight, and when he stepped to the bedside at 1 A. M. he found she had passed away. Her death is attributed to heart failure. She was 52 years of age. The funeral services will be held to-mor- Tow at 2 P. M. at her late residence, and the interment will be at Mountain View Ceme- tery. Brief News Items. ALAMEDA, CAL., Aug. 27.—As drawing has become ohe of the necessaries in the State University, this new departure will require the employment of a special teacher of drawing in the High School. Professor Ardle of the State University addressed the Board of Education on the matter last night. 3 Special services in memory of the wife of Dr. J. T. McLean, Heaith Officer, will be held on Sunday morning in the Park- street M. E. Church, of which denomina- tion deceased bad been a member for fifty years. Fire Chief Krauth denies the rumor that there is a desire to change the personnel of the members of the Fire Department by making ita paid department. He states that if the plan of reorganization is adopted the volunteer members will have the preference in every case, so that they may complete their terms of five years, entitling them to exemption certificates. WALTON CHOSEN. He Will Be Offered the Captaincy of the Reliance Football Team. OAKLAND, Can., Aug. 27.—The Reli- ance football team hela a very enthusiastic meeting to-night, and it was unanimously agreed to offer Harry Walton the cap- taincy of the team. He has not yet de- cided whether his business relations will ermit of his acceptance. The team will Ee in practicing one week from next Sat- urday. ‘Woman Suffragists. OAKLAND, CaL., Aug. 27.—The reguiar monthiy meeting of the Oakland Political Equality Society at Oad Fellows’ Hall will occur on Friday evening, August 28, at 7:45 o'clock. A splendid programme has been arranged. Miss Bertha Rickoff of Berkeley will present a very interesting paper, Mr. Carter will tell what he knows about woman suffrage in rhyme and Mrs. Sanford and Mrs. Prescott will make short speeches. Gentlemen are especially invited and a free discussion welcomed. Discussing the Levy. OAKLAND, CaL., Aug. 27.—Members of the City Council have met on several occa- sions recently to discuss the tax levy. _own Clerk Collins of Haywards and sranted All the Political Favors He His Wife. James A. Collins Has Been Has Asked in the Last Ten Years. been given everything he sought in Hay- | wards. For five times he has been elected | to two-year terms as clerk. Once he| changed off and thought he would like to be Justice of the Peace. It made mo difference to the voters, and James Collins | was returned. i Clerk Collins has always been a true | Republican. He is very unassuming in manner, and everybody in the town knows “Jim.”” If he were ever called ‘“‘mister” o one recollects it. | The pretty home of the Collinses, on | Chestnut street, was visited by their many friends and congratulations were order. Many friends came from the st rounding neighborhood and an energetic amateur band udded to the enthusiasm. Miss Augusta Hauschildt is the daugh- | ter of Mrs. Hauschildt, who resides near | Haywards. She is very popular in that part of the county. After the reception | Mr. and Mrs. Collins left for a wedding | trip, and when they return they will taxe | up their permanent residence on Chestnut | street. | OUET SOCIETY WEDDING & Dr. Phillip M. Jones and Miss| Jessie H. Brown United in Wedlock. TR ! Delanoy’s Poles Must All Come Down. | A Vicious Horse Kicks Dr. Stephens. ! ALAMEDA, Carn., Aug.27.—Dr. Philip | Mills Jones of San Frauncisco, who has won | local renown as an X-ray specialist, was | married this afternoon to Miss Jessie Harding, daughter of Edward Brown, 1823 Santa Clara avenue, the well-known fire. insurance agent. The ceremony was pi | formed at the residence of the bride's | parents by Rev. W. Ritchie of Oakland. | The affair, though the parties belong to society, was exceedingly quiet and simple, | and only invited guests were present. The | bride was becomingly attired in lavender | silk. Her sister, Miss Edith, acted as bridesmaid and Sigmund Beel of San | Francisco acted as best man. | Among those present from San Fran- cisco were: Dr. and Mrs. Wadswortls, Dr. and Mrs. Pischl, Mr. and Mrs. § hayes, Mr. and Mrs. Weinshenk, Mrs. John Moss, Rev, Mr. and Mr: Others present were: Dr.and Mr Reynolds, Dr. and Mrs. C. L. Tisdale, | Mrs. James Tyson, Mrs. Samuel Haslett, Mr. and Mrs Frank Otis and Mrs. Davis of Ross Valley. The End of a Bluff. ] ALAMEDA, OaL, Aug. 27.—Judge| Ogden this afterncon dismissed the suit of | F. N. Delanoy against the Street Superin- | tendent, restricting the latter from taking | Delanoy’s poles up and carting them off to the corporation vards. In May last Delanoy in furtberance of his electric scheme proceeded to set up poles all over the town, without seeking a permit from the city. On June 1 the Btreet Superin- tendent proceeded o draw the poles and fill the holes up until he was restricted by an injunction. A month ago the quy’- demurrer to the injunction was sustained, and as the plaintiff has not seen fit to amend his plaint the whole case has been dismissed, and the poles are to come up now without further delay. Kicked by a Horse. ALAMEDA,CaL.,Aug. 27.—Dr. Stephens of Alameda avenue bad a black saddle horse brought to him last night for trial, and as he was monnting the beast took iright and bolted. In doing so he kicked the doctor on the right leg, breaking the small bone. Attributed to Heart Failure. ALAMEDA, CAL., Aug. 27.—Mrs. Jennie Scurr, mother of Al Scurr, the druggist at the Encinal Pharmacy, died suddenly this morning at her home, 1618 Everett streei. - | They will probably recommend a tax of $112. Mayor Davie’s position upon the levy has been a matter of interest and* many questions have been asked about it, but so far he has openly made no sign to show whether he will again stand for a dollar rate. It is reported, however, that Mayor Davie is disposed to favor provi- sion in the levy for improvements if the objects are such as he agrees to and the | destination of the money is specifically set forth in the ordinance. The Twombly Estate. OAKLAND, (AL, Aug. 23.—The pro- ceedings in the Probate Court regarding the estate of the late Martha A. Twombly were brought before the public to-day by the publishing of some correspondence, but as the writer coutd not be found and is notin any directory, it is thought the purpose of it is merely to create bias. Volunteers of America. OAKLAND, CaL., Aug. 27.—The Volun- teers will have a special jubilee to-nightat their armory, 865 Broadway. Coffee, tea and chocolate with cake will be served at a small charge, profits to go toward de- fraying opening expenses of Oakland st. There will be a special programme for the occasion. Two Minutes of Liberty. OAKLAND, OCar, Aug. 27.—Robert Sternitzky was being taken to jail this morning after being sentenced to six | months’ imprisoament when he ran off. Bailiff Smith gave chase, and, drawing his gun, he created a lot of excitement be- | fore the boy was captured ten minutes later. HISTORY OF A DAY, Alameda County Happenings Told in Erief Chapters. OAELAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, 908 Broadway, Aug. 27. E. G. Bidleman has been served in San Qentin prison with a summons in a suit brought by Adelaide Bidleman for a divorce. The warrant for the arrest of Mayor Davie is not to be issued, as it has been held that the language used by him is not vulgarin the eyes of the law. W. J. Dingee, J. E. Wood and and C. M. Dougherty have deeded to the county rights zl Wi for the new roed to Contra Costa Jounty. The Most Reverend Archbishop Riordan will lecture at the Macdonough Theater on Friday evening, September 4, under the auspices of the Cathelic Ladies® Aid Society, on the “Cath- olie Chureh and Progress.” The steamer North Fork came in last aight with over 400,000 shingles. She brought along a gang of stevedores and succeeded in discharging her cargo before morning. She left at 8 o’cieck this morning. The proposed change in the time of the last car at night on the East Oakland Street Rail- way Company’s line, which is announced to take place on September 1, has created a great deal of disturbance among the residents of East Oakiand. An old man nearly 60 years of age, named J, E. Lawrence, was arrested last evening by 8 cial Officer Courtland. The officer found the old man wandering sround the corner of Sev- entn and Pine streets and arrested him on the charge of insanity. William Fountain was sentenced to-day to two days’ imprisonment and $4 fine. Foun- tein was arrested some time ago charged with :pving buxr‘glnxg'éools in his possession. After is arrest he tried to escape irom prison but failed. He confessed the truth. ¥ John Bchomberg, an Alameaa grocer, has filed & petition in insolvency. He owes $1566 His assets in store at the corner of Santa a avenue and McPherson street, Alameda, are worth $115 and personal pro) erty exempt Is worth $150. © L Harry and Frank Samm, who were taken to jail in Stockton awaiting an examination on suspicion of mansiaughter, were released last night. The men were believed to have been instrumental in causing the death of Dennis Herliehy, who fell from a Stockton steamer the other night. The suit of W.H. Ford against the Spring Valley Water Worke, Charles Webb Howard, Charles N. Fox, Howard Overacker Sr., A, Yates, William Brooks and the Washington and Murray Township Water Company was dis- missed to-day for lack of grouecuuon. The suit was filed August 12, 1893, and has been pending for three years without coming to trial. ——————— People who wore shoes in Italy during the fourteenth century had to pay a tax for the privilege. DR, WENDTE HAS MANY SURPRISES He Finds Euthanasia Se- cretly Practiced to a Great Extent, HAS NOW SAID ENOUGH. He Is Satisfied That His Re- marks in “The Call” Set a Nation Thinking. VIEWS OF A LADY DOCTOR. Says Nature Comes to the Relief of Those Whose Sufferings Cannot Be Borne. OAKLAND ‘OFFIcE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,} 908 Broadway, Aug. 27. “I have been greatly surprised,” said Rev. Dr. Wenate to-day, ‘‘at the re- markable disclosures that have come to me from all parts of the country as the resultof my first sermon on ‘Euthanasia,” published in THE CALL two weeks ago, 1 am surprised to find that there are many cases in which it has been practiced, but I cannot supply details, because such would render the principals amenable to the law. “I am not going any further into the subject at this time, but I am very glad that it has caused people to think. Many of my correspondents are men of note and some have denounced me. while others approved of my course. Itisa gruesome subject and I have had enough of it fora time.” The latest person of prominence to pub- licly express her views is Mrs, Dr. Kellogg- Lane, one of Oakland’s most eminent lady reform-workers. Dr. Lane discoursed on the seriousness of the question and proceeded: In this special problem under consideration the first question that oresents itself is, What will be likely to be the effect ot cheapening human life, even to this extent? For that it will cheapen it it is certain. Dr. Wendte says, in substance, that society already determines that it has the right to take human life in the execution of the erim- inal. There are many who think thatsociety exceeds its moral right even in that. But for the sake ot the argument we will grant that society has the right to execute criminals. Protecting human life is one of the founda- tion stones of society. Lift it ever so little for any reason except {o give it a surer resting- place, and society itself is endsngered and civ- ilization turned backward. Individual cases are very hard, but principles are greater than men. Letany amount of suffering, physical or mental or both, be considered coin which shall pass curreut for the bartering of a human life, and the door of temptation is opened wide to the weak and unbalanced mass of hu- manity; and many of the highest educated and cultured, as well as the ignorant and intellec- tual, belong to one or both classes. If I may take 8 human life to save it from pain, why may I not take it to bring a great good to my- seif or others? The moment we begin to balance sufferin, or joy as against a human life, we have o] enes a very Pandora’s box. Nature has ¥ or- dained that suffering sharp is short. She has puta limit to_human enduranee and herself takes the life that has reached that limit, whether the suffering be physical or a broken heart. The arguments used in favor of volun- tary destruction of life belong to the decaying period of a nation, to the time when wealth has multiplied and effeminacy and weakness are becoming predominant; when sell-induigence is doing Its deadly work and pain and suffer- ing seem the acme of evil. Like causes pro- duce like results. America has reached Rome’s stage of sensuous luxury. Is itstrange then that the story of self-aestruction is reproduced here without any reincarnation of the old Ro- mans? My memory turns back to the many cases I have seen where the poor body, tortured be- yond words to portray, could not conquer the free sgtirit that weited patiently its release; waited not with shrinking trom pain, not with stolcism, not even with erofsm, bat joyous and triumphent. A free spirit, free beyond all power of evil to conquer, verifying the words “whom the Son mekes free is free indeed.” —_— LIFE OF PROMISE ENDED. Funeral of Miss Mabel Ballan- tyne, a Rising Young Elocutionist. Many Friends Attend the Simple Cere- monies at the Late Home of the Deceased. OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, 908 Broadway, Aug. 27. } A host of friends gathered around the bler on which lay the remains of Mabel G. Ballantyne at her late home yesterday afternoon. The deceased was a very popu- lar and well-known young lady. Some time ago Miss Ballantyne gradu- ated from the Poulson School of Oratory, and as an elocutionist and dramatic reader she was very gifted, and her ambition gparanteed a marked future, but two years ago the symptoms of consumption were apparent, and last Monday came the end. Bhe was 25 years of age. Reyv. J. E. Bushneli, D.D., spoke a few words of cohsolation to those that were bereft ana of approval for the life of her whose spirit was at rest. Donizetti’s beauntiful ‘‘Rest, Weary Pilgrim” was sung by Mrs. R. R. Case, Miss Ida B. Hussey and Mrs. Blake-Alverson, and the same trio also rendered “Slumber Soft."” Miss Ballantyne was the daughter of William and Adeline A. Ballantyne, and was born in this city. The pn{lbeners were: Dr. O. T. Neison, George Smith, Howard Pratt and N. J. Smith. ? HIGH IS GUILTY. He Will Now Sue Mr. Dingee for Al- leged Viclations of the State Auction Law. OAKLAND, CaL, Aug. 27.—Gavin Dhu High, late editor of the Times, was found guilty to-day of libeling W. J. Dingee. The proceedings were lively at times, and Attorneys Nusbaumer and W. W. Foote had several skirmishes. Mr. Nus- baumer appeared in the case to-day for the first time as counsel for the editor. The defendant will be sentenced next Tuesday. : This evening Mr. High said he intended to-apply for warrants against Mr. Dingee to-morrow. “I have proof,”” said the ex-editor, “that at two sales conducted by Mr. Dingee hy- bidders and cappers were employed con- trary to the State law. Irefer tothe Boul- evard and Littlefield sales. Although of- fered for saleI havea copy of a secret agreement by the terms of which no auc- tion would be held. 1f the District Attor- ney will not giva me the warrants I shall apply to the Supreme Court to mandamus him to do so. He refused me one against Mr. Dingee some time ago.” Mr. Dingee says that Mr. High's state- ments are groundless and that nothing has been done that is not legal. ————— POLITICAL NOTES. The Alllance to Leave for Los An- geles To-Night. OAKLAND, Car., Aug. 27.—The Repub- lican Alliance leaves the mole to-morrow night at 7 o'clock for Los Angeles. A band will play from 6:30 to 7 and the cars will be handsomely decorated. The organization of ‘politie-l clubs among students at the university led to proposals for associations of other kinds. Many colleges in the East have good government clubs, and it has been suggested that one be formed at Berkeley. Another proposed association of students is one to carry on acampaign for State lpfropri-uons for the university. here will be a rally and meeting of the Fourth Ward Republican Club in the Market-street block, Eighth street, on Sat- urday evening. Everybody is invited to attend. Good speakers will address the meeting. The attempt to consolidate the two clubs in this ward has fallen through. A. C. Henry addressed the Army and Navy Republican League to-night on cur- rent issues. £ : ——-——— Another Si.ver Club. ALAMEDA, CAL., Aug. 27.—The Bryan Silver Club held its initial meeting last night, and its promoters say they are more than satisfied at the results.” The executive committee consi of J. E. Barber, T. E. Brennan and L. 8. Robin- son. The speakers last night were Thomas A. Smith, Green Majors, M, F. Tarpey and James E. Barber. —_— Unlon Is Strength. ALAMEDA, CaL., Aug. 27.—E. K. Tay- lor, Alexander Mackie and Stanley Stephenson have been named as the com- mittea by the Republican Executive Com- WANTS NO MORE REWARDS OF LABOR Prof. Putzker of Berkeley Frowns on Gold Medals. UNIVERSITY ATTACKED. He Says the Percentage System Engenders Hatred and Strife. TALKED T0 THE RUSKIN CLUB. He Wants a Meeting of the Club Called to Denounce Credit Marking. BERKELEY, CaL., Aug. 27.—Professor Albin Putzker, head of the department of German at the State University, created considerable of a sensation at the meeting Professor Albin Putzker, Head of the Department of German. mittee to procure spezkers for the campaign meetings, and Messrs, G. Scott, J. 8. Hanley and 5. Frank are to attend to the musical part. It has_been resolved to meet with the regular Republicans and unife on a work- ing basis in thz interests of harmony, so that a united front in' this city for Mc- Kinley and protection can be presented. g Democrats Organizs. BERKELEY, Car, Aug. 27.—A Bryan silver club was organized last night with the following officers: President, Judge HL A Ree(f; first vice-president, A. Monroe; second vice-president, J. O’Neil; secretary, Charles Gilmartin. The club will meet every Thursday evening. e —— Berkeley Republicans. The West Berkeley Republican Club will hola a grand rally on September 5. Among the speakers will be John T. Dare of San Francisc FOUND ON COLORADO DESERT. Identity of a Lost Miner Proved by Papers and a Watch. SAN BERNARDINO, CAr, Aug. 27.— About three years ago & miner named Alexander Straubenmiller was lost and died on the Colorado Desert. A skeleton found near a sink hole some months after Straubenmiller’s disappearance was sup- posed to be that of the missing miner. A young man named Blackburn visited the spot last week and eft\md some papers bearing Straubenmillet’s name, two $20 gold pieces, a canteen and a watch with the 1nitials ‘“A. Strau.” engraved on the case. It is supposed that recent rains washed the sand from the articles, this accounting for the failure to find them when the skeleton was discovered months ago. Straubenmiller carried life insur- ance to the amount of $5000. This in- surance, which has heretofore been with- held, will now be paid. (e s Sl TULARE’S CAMPAIGN CLUB. Many Demoorats and Populists Enlist Under McKinley’s Eanner. TULARE, CAL., Aug. 27.—Tulare organ- ized a McKinley Club last night. It starts with 154 members on the roll—a good showing, considering the fact that Tulare polls but 600 votes. Alex W. Wheeler is president of the mew club; J. A. Allen, secretary; J. M. Anderson, vice-president, and Marcus M. DeWitt, a life-long Demo- crat, is the club’s treasurer. One surprising feature of the organiza- tion is the large number of Democrats on the roll. A sound money Democrat is ex- cted to either vote for McKinley or go shing, but tnere are names of Democrats on the Tulare McKinley Club roll who have previously stouted lustily for Bryan and silver. They are safe for McKinley. Thlu names of four Populists are on the roll. The club’s executive committee is M, C. Zumwalt, G. W. Zartman, W. P. Ratliff, J. H. Morton, D: L. Wilson. C———— Sacramento Bunaway Accident. SACRAMENTO, OAv., Aug. 27.—George Gerlach, a teamster from Amador, was thrown from the seat of a four-horse wagon this morning and severely injured about the head and shoulders. He was taken to the Receiving Hospital where the city phy- sician stated that he was suffering from concussion of the brain and was in a dan- gerous condition. Gerlach’s four-horse team ran away, and on turning a corner he was thrown from his high seat. L SR Merced’s Valley Road Depot. MERCED, CaL., Aug. 27.—Ground was broken this morning for the Valley road aepot in this city. It will be ready for use about October 15, on which date the company Wwill put on regular ger trains. The contract price for a $4000 building of neat and handsome ap- pearance. of the Ruskin Club last evening by openly denouncing the credit system as used in the university and in the public schools. He declared the orinciple of awarding prizes for scholarship to be conducive of great harm to the students, since it created in them a desire to attain higk markings not for the pure virtue in these markings, but for the reward that might be gained through them. He attacked the university with vehe- mence, because he was most closely con- nected with it, and because it had both a percentage system and a prise medal which was offered annually to the most dis tinguished student. “I have nat the least confidence in the competitive system of marking,” said the professor, “‘either as practiced in the State University or in the public schools. Where a competitive system is used the only aim of the students is to get ahead of one another and not to improve tbeir minds. **All they think about when they sitdown to study is how they can get their lessons so as to take a higherranking than the others. They get into a rut, and learn their lessons to order. Some students work hard so as to get their names on the roll of honor, or to get a medal, or to have their names and pictures put in the paper. That is the way the high school children are affected. “When they get into the university the case becomes much worse, and matters frequently go so far as to create dire hatred between students who are in the race for first place on the roll. “A student once told me that he felt like shooting a fellow-classman who had got one-sixteenth of a credit more than he, and who, in bis opinion, should not have had that one-sixteenth. There is trouble nearly every year over the award of the university gold medal, and I would like to know what good it does the winner after he gets it} or how much good he got while striving for it that he would mnot have otherwise received ? “Virtue should be its own reward. Stadents should do their work for the sake of the work itself, and not in the hope of any reward.”’ 'he professor said that he bad been in- strumental in reducing the old system of percentage used at the university to the section system, as now practiced. He said also that he would do his uttermost to throw out the present system and give students either passes or failures. He advocated the calling of a special meeting of the Ruskin Club to discuss the matter and to devise means of having the com- petitive system thrown entirely out of the universitv and the public schools. Much dissension on the part of his hear- ers was manifest, and in consequence no meeting of the club was called to discuss the matter. The Ruskin Club is made up of about 150 of the hrig:tesv. minds in Berkeley, many members being professors and their fami- lies. About seventy-five were present at the open meeting last night, which was held at the residence of Charles Keeler, the Berkeley poet and author. New Building Proposed. BERKELEY, CaL., Aug. 27.—The con- struction of a natural sciences building for the State University has been suggested as a means of relievi ng the present over- crowding. If such a building were'secured the physics laboratory, the geological de- partment and the university museums would be in it, thus leaving South Hall almost entirely vacant, so that it could be used as North Hall now is, for class rooms. More Amateur Sprinters. BERKELEY, CaL, Aug. 27.—The foot- race at West Berkeley last Sunday has ate tracted much attention, and resulted in the making of other matches. Dick Knott and Antone Shakoff will race {50 yards on next Sunday for $20 a side. College Day at the Fair. BERKELEY, CAL., Aug. 27.—A meeting of the Associated Students of the univer- sity will be held in the near for the lpnrpou of arranging a programme for Huction Bales ALLEN COWAN, 26 MONTGOMERY STREET, Wil Sell by Auction, Without Reserve, at 18306 M ARKET ST., AT 11 0’CLOCK THIS DAY, The Contents of M. Harloe’s Hatstore. ...... THE STOCK CONSISTS OF...... 500 dnzen New and Fashionable Gentlemen's Hats; National Cash Register, Iron Sate, Fittings. %5~ NO RESERVE. CHAS. LEVY & (0., AUCTIONEERS. 135 Market Street. Salesrooms— 1896, THIS DAY, Frid: August 28, At 10 0'cloek A. M , 8t Salesroom. 1185 Market St,, bet. 7th and 8th, we will sell AN EL: GANT LINE OF FURNITURE, Carpets, Stoves and Ranges _Also Stock of Res- taurant, viz, Chairs, Tables, Crockery, Glassware. CHAS. LEVY &CO.. Auctioneers. University day at the Mechanics’ Fair in San Francisco. The day set is Septem- ber 19. Brief News Items. BERKELEY, CaL., Aug. 27.—William Lair Hill, president of the Berkeley Republican Club, has_announced himself a candidate for Superior Judge of Alameda County. sidents of Bouth Berkolei have made yig- orous complaints ngudlng the use of the Bis- sell bullding on Ashby avenue for school pur- mfl. 1t is'said that the water is not health- The Young Men’s Christian Association of the university will give a reception to fresh- men to-morrow evening in Stiles Hall. The Brotherhood of 8t. Andrew of St. Mark’s Church has elected the following officers: Director, Professor Bailey; secretary, S. Geis; treasurer, J. B, Southard. The Citizen Suffrage League of Berkeley will meet to-morrow afternoon at the residence of Mrs. George W. Haight, on Dwight way. HALFMOON BAY RAILWAY SCHEME Transfer of a Valuable - Franchise Placed on Record. PECULIAR TRANSACTION The Deed of Conveyance Was Executed in July, 1805. OUTLOOK FOR CONSTRUCTION. Swanberg and Westphal Were In When the Franckise Was Granted. A deed went on record in the Recorder’s office yesterday which transfers to the West Shore Railway Company all the property, franchises and interests of the San Francisco and West Shore Railway Company. Itappears frcm the documents placed on record that the stockholders of the last named corporation met in July, 1895, and authorized the directors of the company to make the transfer. The stock- holders attending the meeting owned or represented 100,000 shares of stock. These owners or}agents were Louis F. Dunand, John W. Eisenhath, A. Herman, Fred Hower, F. Eisenhath, John Lynch, C. M. Lange and K. J. Millats. The proceedings of the board of directors in making the transfer are attested by J. 0. Jephson, who was then secretary of the company. From the documents filed it is shown that the Board of Supervisors granted to the San Francisco and West Shore Rail- way Company, on" November 14, 1892, a fifty-year franchise to construct and main tain a double track railway from Potrero agenue and Twenty-sixtn street to the San | Mateo County line. The route traversing or crossing forty streets from the initial point to the County line is fully descrived. A franchise was aiso obtained from San Mateo County permitting the company to g\xila from the County line to Half Moon ay. Amnong the original promoters of the scheme to get the franchise were Henry W. Westphal, C. O. Swanberg, J. O. Jeph- son, Louis F. Dunand and J. W. Ellis. Swanberg and Westphal, who have since achieved some notoriety in other transac- tions, did not remain long in the company. It is said that they began to throw “‘cold water”’ on the project shortly after they got in and never put in any money to heg; the cause. J. O. Jephson said yesterday that his own connection with the company ceased when the franchise was conveyed 10 the West Shore Company.- His name never appeared, as the deed of transfer executed in July, 1895, had just been placed on record. He has the impression that the West Shore Railway Company, of which R. 8. Thornton is president, is preparing to build the road. So far as can be ascertained from the documents placed on record yesterday the franchise is the only thing of value which the San Francisco and West Shore Rail- way possessed. The amount paid for the franchise is not stated. The privilege whieh the Board of Supervisors granted is surely a valuable one, as it gives the use of .all the lands, waters, lanes and highways on the route from Potrero avenue and Twenty-fifth street to the County line. Among the streets crossed or traversed are Utah, Yolo, Colusa, Army, Vermont and the San Bruno road. R. 8. Thornton, president of the West Shore Railway Company, is reported to be a man of capital and energy, who has enlisted progressive men in the fortunes of the company. —————— * TACOMA CONVENTION, Washington Gold Democrats Elect Dele- gates to Indiay 1polis. TACOMA, Wasn.,, Aug. 27.—The gold Democrats of Washington held their State convention yesterday. H. O, ‘Wallace, L. W. Nestelle, E.'W. Pollock, J. L. Sharpstein, F.N. Allen, N. O. Nash, Thomas Burke and G. W. Stapleton were chosen as National delegates. A platform denouncing the State and National con- ventions, indorsing the Damocratic plat- form of 1892 aud Cleveland’s administra- tion, and also declaring for the present gold standara, was adopted. s e Grizsly Bluff’s McKinleyites, FERNDALE, Car., Aug. 27.—The Griz- zly Biuff McKinley Club has been organ- ized with forty members. This is one of the important dairy sections in Eel River Valley, and about five miles from Fern- dale. The club’s motto is “McKinley and Protection.” J. H. Goff is president; G. C. Barber, secretary; William Stillings, treasurer. The ciub is enthusiastie, and its canvassers report sixty more names to present at the next meeting. The dairy- men of this section realize the advantages to be derived from protection. REGULAR FURNITURE SALE AT 1057 MARKET ST., OPP. JONES, THIS DAY. Friday. AKAfl“‘IIli 28, 1896, A. For account of whom it may concern, we will sell Carpets, Linoleum, Beddins. Chamber Suits, Par- lor Goods, Dining-room Furniture, Lounges. Pil- lows, Blankets, Ranges, Bric-a-Brac and Orna- ments. INDIANA AUCTION COMPANY, 1057 Market st., opp. Jones. H.J. LEUTHOLTZ, Auctioneer. ATCTION SALE. L. H. BURD, Auctioneer, will sell THIS DAY, August 28, 1896, at 11 o’clock A. x., the Elegant Furniture of Residence, NO. 1804 POST STEEET, Consisting of Elegant Parlor Furniture, Massive edroom Sets, £ine Dining Table, with Elegant Leather Chalrs to match, Leather Couch and other Fine Goods of every description. L. H. BURD, Auctioneer. REAL ESTATE TRANSAOTIONS. Isaac Eliaser Eliza Magnes, Rosa Cohen of Ephraim Cohen) ward Bernett) and (a sole trader). lot on S line of MoAllister sireet, 137:6 W of Laguria, W 27:6 by S 120: §7000. Annle Foster to Edward Foster, ot on S Iine of Caliornis street, 55 W of Laguna, W 27:6 by S 107:6: aiso_lot on S line of Clipper street, 160 W of Castro, W 80 by S 114; aiso lot on N line of Clay street, 125:815 1 of First avenue, £ 28:584 by N 127:814; gift, Elizabeth G. and Frances A. Baldwin to Mary B. Angus, lot on S line of Flibert street, 100 E of Devisadero, E68 by 8 137:6 (first parties agres on_selling Tot 1:7:6 by 100 adjoining, not to sell 80 as to front on Flibert street_exciusively): $10. Alexander R. Baldwin to John Martiton, lot on N line of Union street, 110 E of Devisadero, E 27:6 by N 137:6: $10. Susanna Mail (by S C. Bizelow and A. A. Smith, trustess) to John T. Dispaux, lot on S line of Nineteenth screet, 90 ki of Guerrero, E 24:4 by S 95; 81750, ‘ohn D. and Lillle F. Daly to same, same, quit- claim deed; $5. 4 "~ ¥ Stephen H. and Clara E. Kerrison and Albert snd Anna August (by Charles Dixon, commis- Sionér) 1o Matnlas Meyer, lot on & line of Sanchiez ,75:8 N of Twenty-sixth, N 24:4 by E 80; $5943. i . Issac ana Flora E. Wertheimer to Kate H. Wertheimer, lot on N line of Army street, 80 & of Noe, E 80 by N 114; $10. Bridget Duncan to Mary Sperison, lot on W line of Le Koy place, 92:6 N 0f Sacramento street, N 22:6 by W 60; $10. George L. Carroll to_Mary E. Carroll, lot on S Iine of Misslon street. 75 W of First, W 86:3 by S 80: also 1ot on SE corner of Market and S , S 96:107, E 125, N 60, W 83:514, N 7d: 634 0 S line Market street, SW 49 t0 begin- ning; also lot on SW corner of Twenty-eighth and Noe 'streets, W 560 by S 228: also lct on NE corner of Castro and Twenty-ninth streets, N 228, 1 560, S 176:6, W 105, S 51:6, W 456 al30 lot on NW corner of I wenty-eighth and Noe streets, N 101:6, W 117, N 12:6, W 325, S 114, E_442: also iot on’S Itne of Fifteenth street, 79:83; E of San- chez, £ 50 by S 100; $10. Almy A. Lawton to Mrs. Minna Foerst, undi- vided quarter of lot on SE lineof Folsom street 82:6 SW_of Hawthorne, SW 30, SE 1126, NE NW 28, NE 20:6, NV 84:6 (8315); $6. antel and Clara Meyer to Jacob Sanders, lot on NE line of Seventh sircet, 193:9 SE of Howard, SE 56:3 by NE 90; $5. Southern Pacific Company to Emily J. Wilson (undivided 31-200), Henry M. Tice (undivided 38-200) and San Francisco and Fresno Land Com- pany (undivided 31-200). lot 0 W line of Florida Stret, 254:6 N of Sixteenth (Center), N 29:8, W 100, SE 104; $10. Charles Winther to Marie N. Winther, lots 745 agd 746, guft man No. 2; & illiam Linden to David aud Sarah Linden, lot on SW line of Fifteentis avenue south, 300 NW of g,![m%‘)uul. NW 256 by SW 100, U'N, & H. wite Olat and Tobine Conradsen to Ellen T. (wife of Charles A. Kidder), lot 18, biock 4, Castro-street Addition, subdivision 1: $10. Julius A, and kllen Gass to Theodore Verhoe- ven, lot begiuning at intersection of SE line of Chenery strees and K _boundary line of lands of Castro-street Land Company, S 82 deg. 52 min., W §3:1014, S 56 deg. 49 min., ). 67:54, N 4 deg. 15 min., W '45:8; also lot on & line of Carrle street, N 43, § 56 deg. 49 min., E 10415, :8, lot 7, b'ock 3, Fairmount Exten- sion Homestead Association; $10. ALAMEDA COUNTY. William and Selina Kyle to Jane E. Stratton lot 30, block B, Oskiand View Homestead, Osk iand; $5. A. A. Fink to_Theodors Wagner, lot 19 block 83,10t 7 biock 62, Tract B, Berkeley Loan and Tille Insurance Association, Berkeley: also lot 23, b'ock 2, Dowling Iract, Berkeley; $10. Edward J. and Elizabeth F. Duffy to George L. Payne, lot on SE corner of Vine and Arch streets, 845 by E 185, belng_portion of lot 10, block 1 property of Berkeley View Homestead Assocla- tlon, Berkeley: $10. William Clark to same, lot on E line of Arch street. 45 S of Vine, S 45:1 by E 185, belng por- tion of lots 9 and 10, hlock 2, same, Berkeley; $10. Magxie Joues to George T. Hawley, lots 12, 13 and 14, biock E, Buena Ventura Tract, map 2, Brooklyn Townsbip: $200. V. R.anod Gertrude A. Cragin to Bertha M. Delafield. lot 3, block H, Latham Terrace, £asi Uakland; $10. Florence L. Johnson to Frank Rose, e'l interest in ‘ots 4 and 5, block 66, town of Niles, Washing- ton Township: 85. Christian and Martha G. Schreiber to W. A. Schrock, lot on E line of Pine sireet, 75:7% 8 of William, S 25 by E 80:7%4, being lot 20, block 83, lands Oskland Point ferry landing, Oakland; also lot on XN line of Harmon_street, 360 W of Calais, N 135 by W 50, being lot 8, block C, Tract, Berkeley; $10. Sargaret P. McCouriney to Margarstte Belden; loton N line of Forty-fourth street, 154:11 W_of Telegraph avenue. W 50 by N 100, being lot 27, block 2101, McCourtney Tract, Teserving two cot- tages on said land, Oakland Township: gift. Same to B anche Belden. lot on N line of Fort, fourth street, 20411 W of Telceraph avemue, W 50 by 1 100, being lot 29, block 2101, M cCoartney Tract, reserving two cottages on said land, Oak- ana Township: gift. P, W. and Mary A. Reardon to J. J. O'Rourke, Jots © and 13, block 3, Peaudry and Peladeau property, Oaklard Township; $10. Ernest A. and Elizabeth D. Heron to William T, YVeitch. lot on SE line of Walsworih avenue, 270 NE of Bayo Vista, NE 60 by SE 125, being the NE 55 feet of Iot 8 and the SW 5 feet of lot 7, block C, Linda Vista Terrace, Oakland Town: ship: $10. William J. and Virginia R. Dingee to Thomas E. Hanson, lots 7,8 and 8, mapof Pledmont Tract, Oakland Township; $5. Frank A. Pratt to B. . Burgess, lot on 8 corner of Baker avenue and Virginia street, SW 25 by SE 125, being Iot 6 and N 25 feet of lot 36, Gem Tract, Brooklyn Township: $10. W. M. and Anna M. E. Sack to George M. Des- con, lot 107, Encinal Park Tract, Alameda: $10. George McG. and Eldora L. Deacon to Julius A. Remmel, same, Alameda; $10. William J. and Virginia E. Dingee and Oaklana ‘Water Company to County of Alameda, a sirip of 1and 40 feet In width, the center of which is described as follows: Begloning at a point in the center of the present traveled road from Oakland to Morasa Vsiley, 40 feet W of Summit Thorn Hill, from which Station 35 of exterior boundary survey ot Rancho San Antonio bears N 7 thence W 206, SW 117, W 443, SW 106, SW 57, SW 271, SW 136, NW 175, SW 84, SE 160. SE 125, SE'105, S 90, SE 128, SE 38, SW 69, S 154, SW'136, SE 235, SE 55, NW 370, SW 200, SW 90, SW 70. SW 242.'SW 60, SE 272, SW 150, SE 150, SW 180, SE 220, SE 230, ~W_208, W 150, SW 92, SW 142, §W 570, SW 100, SW 220, SW 112, SW 100, SW 120 feet from which the most souths ern corner of iands of Gibson bears SW 173 feet, thence SW 280, Sk 190, SE 87 feet to point on line d ividing the lands of Dingee and Medau, from which an angle in sald line bears NE along fence 1220 feet distanc to be used for public road; ou nt. & ames E. Wood to same, a strip of land 10 feet wide, the center line of which is described as fol- lows: Begiuning at a point on NE line of the county road from Haywards to Niles, NW 169:50 from the intersection of said line to Sk boundary line of 120-acre iract of James E. and Benjamin ‘Wood, thence NE 1582 feet, NE 262 feet. from which the most south corner of a house bears SE 66.30 feet distant, and willow tree bears SE 31:6 to beginning, together with all water rights, etc.; a1s0 beginning at a point on county road from Haywards to Niles, NW 157.60 distant from SKE boundary of 120-acre tractof Wood, thence NW 25, NE 25, SE 35, SW 25 to beginning, being & portion of Kancho Arroyo de la Alameda, together With water rights, etc., #den Township: grant. C. M. Dougherty to same, water rishts over lots beginuing at s point on W side of county road, Vii- iage of ubiin to Villaze of Limerick, from which the most 8 corner of lot 62, map of ‘subdivision, Piat A, Dougherty Tract, bears S 291, thence NW 2960, to_an opening from which an elder tree Dbears SW 76 distant; also lot beginning at end of above described center line from which an_elder bears SW 76 distant, thence SW 25, NW 50, N 50, SE 50, SW 25 to beginnin, being s _portion of lot 69 subdlivision, Plat A, Dougherty Tract, Mur- ray Township; grant. Mary A. Belden (wife of £. S.) and James £.Mc- Courtney to Richard J. Montgomery, lot on B 1ine of Magnolia street, 210 NW of Fourceenth, N 39y E 16813, block 647, Oakland; $1U. Bridge: Dwyer to Marla Sears (wife of Mar:in), 10t on N line of Third street, 100 W of Filbert. 25 by N 94, being lot 5, block 480, Adelins and Market-street Homestead, subject to mortgage, Oakiands gift. Mary T. Gavin to Theodore Gier, lot on ¥ cor- ner of Monroe street and Twenty-thira avenue, SE 150,12, N 69.10, NW 178.86, SW 43.70 to beginning, being lot 1, Draper ‘Iract, East Oak- land; $10. Margaret P. McCourtney to Matilda McCourtney, lot on N line Of Forty-third street, 102 W of Tele- raph avenue, W 50 by N 100, being lot 37, block 5100, McCouriney Tract, reserving cottage o said 1and, Oakiand Township; gift. s =A French railway company has ordered clocks to be placed on the outside of every locomotive. (ls,zrk Gibbon’s Dispensary, ST. Established in 1854 for the treatment of Pri LntSihond Besiiyor % 'he doctor cureswhen teed. Call orwrite: Francisco. N Cures; br.Jd, F. GIBBON. Box 1957.8an