The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, February 25, 1897, Page 11

« THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1897 POLITICS ASSUME A LIVELY AIR Unscrupulous Efforts to De- feat the Republican Ncminee. A. C. Heory's Position Is Oge of the Mysteries of the Campaign. Colonel John P. Irish and the Chris- tian Eodeavorers Take a Hand OARLAND UFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,} 908 Broadway, Feb. 24, A week ago politics in Oakland looked very dull, and the future was very hungry for those who regard a municipal cam- paign in the same manner thata tramp views a square meal During the past twenty-four hours this has all changea, and now the lines are drawn about equally between party fealty, saloon closing and anti-saloon closing. The anonymous circular has made its appearance, the secret story is being gen- erously passed around without an author, the forgotten transaction of yaars ago has Leen revived, political records long since ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS. this source whence cometh our strengih, rather than make a petty wrangle over the issue of a man’s rigit 10 a citizen’s privilege being deniable because he is a commuter and earns in San Francisco what he spends in Oakland."” The president of the City Christian En- deavor Union issued to-night a letter in which Le uses some remarkably strong ianguage. If he speaks with anthority, the closing paragraph must havea marked effect on the election, as the Endeavorers certainly control about 1800 votes. It reads: “We will never compromise with thedevil or +is imps. Any candidate who is & l,quor man or backed by liquor men need not come around wooing for our suf- frace. We want the women and children protected and fed. This is simp y a po- lice revulation restricting the sale of In- tox-cating liquors. No man’s personal liberty is at stake and every honest, clean Christien and non-Christiap man should vote yes on the proposition.”” The letter also congains a reference to Councilman Manuel,* who voted against Sunday closing after promising to give the people a chance to vote upon it. It says that although he tried yesterday to cali a special meeting of the council to re- consider the action of last Wednesday tnat he has made his record, and a death-bed repentance will not save his name nor his followers from defeat. This final hint is construed to mean that the Endeavorers will give their sup- port for Mayor to Rev. S. Goodenough, the Populist candidate, rather than to Captain Thomas, the Repubican nomi- nee. Just what argument can be made to justify their position no one seems to know, but that such is the case there is no doubt. With all these irons in the fire there will be plenty of campaigning for the poli- ticians before Monday, March 8. To Open a evival, ALAMEDA, CaL., Feb. 24 —The series of protracted meetings under the auspices of the Ministers’ Union, conducted by One of the Enigmas of Oakland’s Municipal Campaign. annibilated have been re-embodied, and all these things require affirmation and contradiction, and in consequence the crowd of politicians for subsistence only has found employment and the campaign has assumed a businesslike air. “In addition to this the saloon and anti- ssloon element have both unsheatbed their swords and whetted t em, ana each bas deciared that nothing will satisfy them -but the utter routof their opponents. The chief interest centers in thestruggle for Mayor, and none of the candidates know where they stand. Those strong on one point are weak on another, and be- tween the many rocks it is impossible to tell wno will steer safely to victory. Judg- ing from party lines only the plum should be carried off by Capiain Thomas, who, in aadition to being the Republican candi- date, is a very popular G. A. R. man. Bat althoush his chance is superior to any ac this time everything is being done to un- | dermine his political standing and draw off his foilowers, and in this direction much unscrupulous work is being carried ont. In this connection there appears one of the mysteries of the present campaign. It | is the campaign of A. C. Henry. Mr. Henry was once Msyor of Oskland and has founded four of its present banks. Being arich man he certainly does not want office for the salary, but he certainly | does want to be Mayor, and this want has tpurred him on to make a vigorous effort. On Ninth street a vacant store in the lock owned by him has been fitted up for dquarters. Mr. Henry’s hesdquarters are a study, #s much from their appearance as from ibe men who flit in and out. Over the entrance is a large transparency almost big emough to hold a meeting of Mr. Henry’s followers, and inside is a com- tortable stove, around which two or three men are sitiing all day long and a good 3 L-an.of the night, a piano that has seen e ter days, a little bunting, a few stools from a neighboring furniture warehouse and a pitcher of water. Tn case any one might think thay had stumbled across a branch Salvation Army barracks the transparency is boldly let- | tered, ““Headquart-rs of A. C. Henry." His followers are making all kinds of claims regarding his strength, but to the average observer it is very difficult to sce | on what their claims are ba-ed. Colonel J. P. McElroy whispered this afternoon that Mr. Henry has some Grand Army following, but MajorWoodward contradict- ed this and said that Henry’ strength in that direction consists of Major McElroy, Marcus D). Hyde and an unknown, and that the Army and Navy League is almost | & unit for Captain Thomas. Altogether Mr. Henry's candidacy, which is an independent one, is at this time the enigma of the campaign. Colonel John P. Irish has also taken a * band in the campaign and to-nizht pub- lishes a statement in which he says some pertinent things. He says: the municipal election is made to turn upon matters of less moment to the ex- clusion of what is greater. Las:t month wo men of large property came here from Montana to buy homes, settle their fam- ilies and invest their means. They in- tended to stop in Oakland; they-took a look at it across the West Oakland flats, passed the marsh hog and the swamp elephant and the garbage crematory that does not cremate, and then one made his investment in San Jose and the other in Napa.” : After referring to the necessity of intel- ligent improvement the colonel con- cludes: “Letus attend to the needs of *‘As usual | L. W. Munhall, D. D., will begin to- mo:row evening in Linderman’s Opera- house. All of the Protestant churches | will unite and dispense with their sery- ices except the Sunday morning sermon. Mestings will be heid daily at 7:30 P. M., | except Saturday, and at 3 P. M, except Mondays and Saturdays. On Sunday after- | noon a grand rally of all the Young Peo- ple’sorganizations and other voung peoyle will be held. The City Christian En- deavor Union have dispensed with their regular quarterly union prayer meeting for that day. ANOTHER PIONEER GONE. Mrs, Phabe Haley, After a Residence in the Encinal City for Thirty | Years, Lied Yesterday. | ALAMEDA, CaL.. Feb. 24.—Mrs. Phcebe C. Haley of 1208 Union street died last evening from complications attending old age. She was 76 years of age and was a pioneer of this city, having come here | thirty years ago. Mr. Haley opened the Terrace Baths 1n the early days. He lost his lifein an acci- | dent which the early residents will re- | member. In connection with the baths s & pump and engine to furnish salt water. One Sunday morning it blew up, | seriously injuring Mr. Haley. As a result | of these injuries he died. At one time the | family was well-to-do and owned the | beautiful pece of property bounded by | Concord anu Webster streets and Railroad and Pacific avenues. Mr. Haley was at ;&\n time a watchman at the United States int. Figures of the Primary. | ALAMEDA. CaL, Feb. 24.—The total | vote ac the Harmonie Ha.l primary last evening was 335. This vote was only polled in the contest between Lamborn | and Ballentine. The City Attorneyship | fell. one short of this, while candidates | baving no opposition ran away behind | that. The candidates and vote for each | were as follows: CITY TRUSTERS. LIBEARY TRUSTEES, ‘ABSESSOR Smith.... iR TREASURKR. Wheeler... ’ CITY CLERK. Lamborn Ballentine. Tappan.. | Tapior: RECORDER. st sure. : MARSHAL. Rogers.... Mrs. Rourks May Go Home, OAKLAND, UAL., Feb. 24.—Judge 8. P. Hall has made an order relessing Mrs. Oulie Rourke from the Stockton Insane Asylum. Tuae young woman was com- mitted five days after marringe, but is rapidly improving, and ber family has promiscd to take care of her until her reason returns, TWO WIVES HEAR GAY SENTENCED Mrs. Edeau-Gay Tells of Her Short, Unhappy Married Life. Torn Photographs and Bible and Many Letters Figure in the Exhibits. Juige Ogden Said the Prisoner Was Worse Than a Highway Robber. OAxLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,} 908 Broadway, Feb. 24. Willis B. Gay, self-confessed bigamist, stood in the dock to-day while Judge Ogden read him a scathing rebuke and sentenced him to three vears in San Quentin, the limit the law allows for bigamy, In the court was Mrs. Gay No. 3 and Mrs. Gay No. 4 The story toid by the third Mrs, Gay, who uses her previous name of Mrs, Edeau, was the most re- markable ever told inan Alameda court. In brief it was this: A few years ago Gay married a young girl whose only name known is that of Alice. After living with her & few montis there was a desertion, and Gay married Miss May Griner. This lady was Mrs. Gay fora few months, when her house burned down, and she charged Gay with knowing a good deal absut it. Another woman came on the scene and Mrs. Gay No. 2 secured a divorce. A few months later Gay met Mrs, Edeau, a very worthy lady of Pueblo, Colo. Ste was & prominent church member, an ar- dent temperance lecturer and very promi- nent in fraternal circies. Anticipating the necessity for making a defense in case Gay should attack ber reputation, Mrs. Edeaun laid before the court the most valuable set of testimonials and references thatany woman ever possessed. They left no doubt whatever that she was all that a good, pure woman should be. Afier a few monthe of marri-d lifs, dur- ing which Gay treated her cruelly and ac- knowledged in letters that his claim to for- tune was a myth, she was also deserted, but not before Gay had proposed that she insure her houseand store and hinted that if it should burn down it would be a good thing. Before leaving Guy also tore up all the fami.y portraits and destroyed all the family records in the family Bible, and the fragments of them were produced in court to-day to support the position taken by Mrs. Edeau. After aeserting her Gay came t0_Alameda, married a named Mary Gafford and was Ii ner when caught by Mis Gay of Pueblo. Hisarrest followed, he pleaded guilty, and to-day was sent to the penitentiary, Judge Ogden remarking that his conduct was more reprehensible than that of a highway robber and that it was a pity the law did not permit a longer sentence than three years. Mrs. Gay No. 3 has resumed ber name of Mrs. Edeau and will secure a divorce, and tureateus that when Gay’s term is up that he will be taken back to Pueblo to ansyer a charge of erand larceny for having Sto- len and sold her furniture without her permission or knowledge while she was sick in a hospital. A CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE Ministers of Oakland Will Ap- point Fourceen Mer- chants. They Will Take C arge of the Anti- Saloon Fight at the Election, OAKLAND OFFICE SAN IRANCISCO CALL, 908 Broadway, Feb. 24, } An important meeting was held in the varlors of the First Presbyterian Church this evening, which marked the inaugura- tion of the anti-saloon party's vizorous campaign. The invitations to the meeting had been sent out privately, and no public notice of the gathering had been given. Nearly all the leading clergymen of the city were present and a few laymen. Rev. C. H. Hobart explained the object of the meeting. He said it was to take such steps as would insure two years of decent government by the next adminis- tration. He meant by this that they wanted two years of a government that would not be controlled by the saloons. The city had been governed from back rooms of saloons long enough, and it was time that.ail this shouia cease. Aftar some farther discussion Dr. Chap- man made a motion that a committee should be appointed to take charge of the campaign and that it should consist of three members. Much debate followed, and it was proposed tbat the three mem- bers should appoint fourteen, and that the apvointees should act. This plan was approved. It was finally decided that the commit- tee of three shoud cousist of Rev. C. H. Hobart, H. R. Waters and E. S. Finch, These three were commissioned to ap- point fourteen others, two from each of the seven wards in the city. The politi- cal complexion of the fourieen is to be as nearly as possible distributed among old parties. Under no consideration must they appoint a pastor, but all must be merchants. The duty of the fourteen is to arrange for several mas:-meetings, to procure a permit from the Mayor to hold meetings on street-corners und to report in regard to the propriety of indorsing a ticket of men favorable to their cause. The action of the ministers basadded to the political ferment, and the saloon men are now considering the nature of the campaign they shonla make. Alameda City Not Those Who expect to cast their ballot at the coming municipal election, April 12, and who are not registered, should 'bear in mind that March 13 will be the last day for registration. Au effort will be made to amalgamate the Good Government Club with the Munieipal Ownership League, but itis by 1o m:ans cer- tain that this can be accomplished. F. R. Krauth has just received a letter an- nouncing the death of his brother, John B, Krauth, which occurred at Covington, Ky., on the 15th inst. The deceased wa: 83 yea age and had been in §il health the past yeai Samuel Vincent died to-day at his home, 2114 Buena Vista avenue. He was born in Eng.and June 5, 1854. He bad resided in tmis city the past seven years and leaves a wife. Inadsy or two it is proposed to run the broadgauge locals from Mastick station to Fruitvale during the time that the Alice-street bridgo is closed. to trafle. translarring passen- gers to the Oskland Seventh-street loca. ——————— of Weleome 1o the Head Consul. passed. ALAMEDA, OAL, Feb. 24.—The Wood- | ready set | as the men of the World held forth at Linder- man’s Opera-house to-night and tendered a reception to F. A. Falkenburg, head consul Pacific jurisdiction, Woodmen of the: World, of Pueblo, Colo. The Uni- tarian Club furnishe . music for the occa- sion, and after introductory and welcom- ing rem rks on behalf of Spence Camp No. 132, Mr. Falkenburg spoke at length on woodcraft and its standing in reiation to other fraternal orders. ‘Will Make Sure. ALAMEDA, Can., Feb. 24—Although nominated by the Harmouie Hall primary last night and the postal primarv, without opposition in either case, O. L. Rogers has a petition on the street to-day securing the signatures of sufficient voters to place his name on the ticket by petition. In aefense of this move, his workers assert that a vote for any one individual would give him sofficient grounds to contest and win the office. The nominations, they hoid, would not stand the test of the courts. HE PREFERRED DEATH, Beaten iun Life’s Battle, a Carpenter Turns on the Gas and Dies. OAKLAND, Cat., Feb. 24.—Charles R. Lloyd, a carpenter, gave up the battle of life during thenizght. Some years ago he was well to do. Luck turned against him and he gradually lost his grip. One by one he pawned his possessions to pay board and lodging, but finally he became despondent. A few daysago he triea to forget his grief by drinking. Yesterdsy be pawned his overcoat for $1 25, and wiih two nickels in his pocket retired to his room aiter midnight. He closed the transom, shut the win- dow, plugged his handkerchief into tnhe keyhole, partly undressed himself, turned on the gas, lay on the bed and awaited death, which came several hours before he was discovered. He was a single man, 3% years old, and has two brothers living in East Oakland. MOURNINGA SON, HE DIED Heart Disease Suddenly Carries Off Captain J. C, Wilson. One of the Oldest and Largest Coal- Dealers on the Pacific Coast. OAxLAND OrrFIcE SAN Francisco CAvr, 908 Broadway, Feb. 24. } J. C. Wilson, the weil-known coal mer- chant and yachtsman, died somewhat suddenly this morning in San Francisco. Although he has been sick for a few weeks, his death was not expected, but he was stricken with heart disesse while at the Lane Hospital, where he expired. The deceased merchant was one of the largest coal dealers on the Paciiic Coast, and has large business interests in San Francisco and Oakland. He was born in Brooklyn filty-lour years ago, and came to California when 25 years of age, mak- ing the trip around Cape Horn. He at once entered into the wood and coal busi- ners, and for over thirty years his enter- prises have been successful. He moved his family to Oakland about ten years ago, when he purchased a handsome home on Hobart street. In 1875 he married Miss Agnes Cowan, the daughter of a prominent citizen of San Franc sco. ‘I'he tragic death of his son Hugh last September accelerated C. Wilson's death. It will be recalled that while Hugh Wilson’s yacht was at anchor near Antioch he went in swimming, was seized with cramps and drowned. Tue fearful news caused his father a severe shock irom which he never recovered. Soon after the death of his son Mr. Wii- son closed the family home on Hobart street, and for the past few months he and his wife have resided with their son, J. C. Wilson Jr., across the bay. The deceased gentleman was an ardent INOTHER TEM MAY GO EAST Prospects That Berkeley May Send Her Men as Far as Chicago. Some Very Premising Candi- dates on the List of Track and Field Athletes, Al Leap, the Profcss ona! Traiger, I Greatly Pieased With the Prosp cts. BERKELEY, CaL., Feb. 24 —Thereisa prospect ol Berkeley’s sending another track athletic team across the continent this spring to compete on Eastern fields. This is a hope which is being quietiy cher~ ished among leaders of athleticsat the university, and to which utterance has been given only in the most careful and guarded manner. Aimost the whole scheme will be de- pendent upon the odtcome of the intercol- legiate games in April. Shoulc Stanford be defeated by a good majority the trip, 80 say those who know, will be assured. Just how far they will go will depend largely upon the ability of the team and the finances. A dozen or more men will probably be sent at least as far as Chicago to compete in the. Western intercollegiate championship meet and with such coi- leges and athletic clubs as are in the im- mediate vicinity, At no uime since the founding of the university have such a large number ot candi:ates for places on the team con- tipued through the season to come out for daily practice, and the prospects indi- cate tuat several surprises will be sprung in the coming games with tue Palo Alto boys. In the sprints Berkeley has Barnes, Dickie, Drum and Broughton, all of whom have made as low time as 10 4-5 sec. These lour men, as well as Miler and Herreshoff, will enter the 2:20. In the 4:40 there is Humphreys. In the mile and the half-mile are Brown, Jackson and Qarroll, with half a dozen more entries whose ability is unknown. In the mile walk there are Westerfeld, Aiken, Skaile ana Gr.fin. Bakeweil and Chezk have the ascendeancy in the hurdles. Craits, Equires and Cusier are the bicy- olists. Doz.er for the brosd is out again with Humphreys and Cheek. Edgren still in the university and compete in the bammer throw. Lloyd, Edgren and | Cheek will put the shot, while Lloyd, | Cheek and Hoffman will try the vauit. Tuese are the leading men who will en- | ter the contests, with a score or more others whose real ability has not yeu beefi tested. A tryout field day will be held in about ten days, when all those who do not equal or exceed certain records will be droj ped from the list. Al Lean, the well-known professional athlete, has begun regular work with the men, preparing them for the games. He says the prospects for a crack team are fa- vorable in the extreme. One of the prime reasons that Berkeley wishes to send a team to compete on stern tracks is that this is Edgren’s Jast year with the university, and that Hum- hreys will probabiy not return in the all. These two men alone are believed to be able to take at least three first places against any team in the country. As for the money to send a team East, there is something like $1700 in the treas- ury of the association at the present tinie, and small amounts are being continually added to it from time to time through concerts, benefits and individual contribu- tons. According to the conditions upon which $1500 of the amount is held, Berke- ley must send a team East either this year or next, or the money will revert to Died Yesterday. 11 Auction Fales STREET & CRESSWELL, General Au-tioneers, Room 318 Spreck- els Buliding, 927 Market Street. THIS DAY, Thursday...... February 25, 1897, At 11 o'clock 4. t the private residence, 1235 Gea y sireet, cornar Gough, On accornt of departure, I WILL SELL The Very Elegaut Drawing-room, Par- lor, Chamber and Dining-room Furniture of above lovely home, COMPRISING IN PART: Magnificent 0dd pleces of upholstery In Solid Mabogany, elezantly uphoisered in_choice cover- ings, Onyx Pedestal, Reai Water ( olors ani Etch- ings, Point L ce Cur-ains, bexutifully uphois ered Couches, Bed Lounges, fine Portivres, Axminster and Moquet Carpets, rare Rug:, Ok 1iat Tree, handsome Leather Eaty Chalr, two very fine Ouk Folding Beds Plate Mirror Fronts, very elegantly Carved Chamber Suits with handsome Chiffonler 10 match, Oak Mirror Inclosed Washstand, Walte Blankeis and very best White Hair )i attress, Down Quilis, very fine Baby Carriage and Willow Crib, handsome Usk Siieboard (very uvique), elegant Extension Table and Chairs to mateh, Cut Glass Warv, Table Linen, etc., kureka (panel) Stove with Water Back as good as new, complete line Agate Ware and many otaer rare and besuil- ful artic es, conte nts servant’s room, etc. A.'LESLIE Ct:SSWELL, Auctioneer. Terms cash. son, who was cnce president of the organ- ization, and who recently died in Greece, at tueir meeting last evening. Belmont Meet: Defeat. BERKELEY, CAr, Feb. 24.—The Bel- mont basesail nine was defeated by the University team this afternoon on the Berkeley diamond by a score of 16 to 4. SECURED BIG DAMAGES. Senator Beard Awarded $5000 ¥rom the Water Lompany. OAKLAND, CaL, Feb. 24.—The con- demnation suit brought by the Spring Valley Water Comapany against Benator Beard was concluded to-night. The jury was out several hours and returned a ver- dict in favor of Beard for $15,000. The water company was required to divert some of the water of Alameda Creek that flowed over Beard’s property. Several y ears azo the company paid $10,000, with the proviso that 1n any future suit this sum should be considered. Beard said he was damaged to the extent of $75000. Tue verdict of the jury in reality only gives the Senator another $5000. The suit was filed two years ago and bas been drag- ging along ever since. —— Result of the Postal Primary. ALAMEDA, CaL., Feb. 24.—The posta primary committee completed the count of the postal-cards to-nmights. 71he prin- cipal candidates and the total vote for them is as follows: City Trustees—J. 8. Hanley, 409; Alex Mackie, 382; E. J. Holt, 379; John Brick, 309; W. ¥. Schu'te, 237; F. G, Voogt, 202 The first uwo re- ceived the nomination. Library Trus- ters—G. H. Mastick 906, L. Field 602, B. Brown 604, W. Bour- hyte 552, E. Youngper- 605, J. H. Tolken 477, John Lutgen 180, G. S. Ames 105, C. L. Welle 122. The first five are the nominees. Schoo! Trustees—R. J. Van Vorheis 437, Cy Brown 726, E. H. Bryan 389, J. H. McNutt 276, M. H. Davis 178, First wo are the nominees. City Astorney—E. K. laylor 867, R. B. Tappan 143, J. V. Fieming 25. Asseseor—g. Minor tmith 935, Treasurer—R. G. W heeler 563, E. G. Bullock 147, Lin Palmer 347, Clerk— B. F. Lamborn 607, J. L. Ballenune 470. Marshai— O. L. Rogers 925, E. A. Kober 18. Recorder—A. F. St. bure 869, Alex Innis 48. Good Government Club Astir. ALAMEDA, Can., Feb. "4.—The Good Government Club met to-nightand cleared up the preliminaries preparatory to nomi- nating a full ticket. An executive com- mittee consisting of thirteen members, one from each precinct, was selected, and are in numerical order: Si Raiph Hamlin, M. P. Wiggin, E. E. Johnson, A. A. Bani- ster, Leo S. Robinson, D. 8. Brehaut, C. F. Fletter, Dr. G. W. Scott, W. H. Davis, E. A. von Schmidt, E. A. Kober, G. T. Morris and Ed Housion. The club will meet Saturday and Wednesday evenings next to hear nominations for the primary which is to be held Saturday, March 6, between the hoars of 2 and 8 P. ». The club rolls will be closed one week irom to- night. G. R. Broadwel! is president of this club and G. N. McRae secretary. ——— Dickey Held, Biite Freed. OAKLAND, Car., Feb. 24.—S. R. Dickey, the coin-sweater, was held to answer to- day for his crime, and bail was fixed at Fred Blite, the man arrested with him, was discharged, as it was not be- heved that he knew anything atout Dickey’s doings. Blite said that he believed Dickey was making a_photographer’s preparation, and he assigned to him $800 of a $2000 lite insurance policy on the agreement of D.ckey 10 support him for the rest of his life. All at Peace Again. OAKLAND, Car.,, Feb. 24, — Mary F. Littletield has dismissed ber suit for di- vorce. She has been married thirty years and hasa large family of children.” She had some differences recently with her husband, but they have been adjusted and all is again harmouious. Merchants Indorse Anuexation. OAKLAND, CaL, Feb. 24 —The Mer- chants’ Exchange of Oakland has in- dorsed the scheme for annexing the terri- tory morth of this city. They are of the opinion that within a few yeurs Oakland would derive a material benefit from the annexation. Fifteen Years for Robbery. OAKLAND, CaL, Feb. 24—Augustine Berrves-a, a Spaniard who Tobbed James Clark at Warm Spiings of $10 and left him lying all night under o tree, was sentenced to-day by Judge Greene to fifteen years at Folsom. yachtsman, and his craft, The Idler, is one of the prettiest pleasure vessels on the bay. He belonged to several yachung clubs, and the Idler was always to the front in local regattas. He also took aa interest in municipal affairs, and eight years ago was elected to serve a term as City Conncilman. Mr. Wilson belonged to several fraternal societies, being a member of the Mason« Buena Vista Lodge, I. 0. 0. F. He also affilated with a lodge of Elks, and respected alike for his business qual- ifications and his sociability. ————————— Professor Kichardson's Will. OAKLAND, CaL., Feb. 24 —The will of the late Professor Ricnardson has been filed and he leit an estate in this country valued at about $10,000. He left two lots in Oakland Township to the university to provide for an annual prize 10 be known “Richardson Latin Translation Prize.” The testator gives his books and versonal effects to his friends, and leaves ths greater part of his estate to his mother. His Perlodieal Wife. OAKLAND, Can, Feb. 24 —Frank Robinson, a paperhanger of West Oak- land, 1s again looking for his wife. She left him on New Year's day to look after two small children sick with measies and he canuot find her. Some time ago she figured in an elopement case with a painter. The Park Is Pald For. OAKLAND, CaL., Feb. 24 —Everyihing relating to the title of the new West Oak- the site, instructing the scoretary to advertise for led proposals to fill in the site was um of $3000 has been aside for the purpose, other uses of the association than paying the expensesof a transcontinental tour, ‘Water Rates Lowered. BERKELEY, CaAL, Feb 24.—A longand lively meeting of the Town Board was held last evening at which the question of water rates occupied the greater part of the session. A settlement was asked by which meter rates are to be reduced about 35 per cent; street sprinkling rates, 25 per cent, and the company is allowed $1 50 for small hydrants, which have not been paid for at all during the year. After a settlement was reached several citizens and some of the Trustees fought for a still greater reduction, and the discussion which followed may yet result in the reconsideration of the entire questivn. Freparing to Celebrate, BERKELEY, CaL, Feb. 24. — Active preparations are being made for the grand celebration of the faculty and students at the State University, over the passing the l-cent tax biil, which will take pia Friday afternoon. Speeches will be made by the Governor, President Kellogg, Dr. Le Conte, Senator Stratton and others. On the afternoon of Friday all exercises at the university will be suspended. Ex-Captain Ransome Lil BERKELEY, Car., Feb. 24.—Wilfred Ransome, the ex-captain of the Varsity eleven, is lying seriously ill at the Beta Theta Pi Chapter House. He wasstricken down a week ago last Thursday with the grippe and has gradually grown worse. He is now threatened with pneumonia, Much anxiety over his condition is preva. lent among the students. . -~ emembered Dr. Richardson. BERKELEY, CaL., Feb, 24.—The Long- feilow Memoriai Association adopted a fit- ting memorial to Dr. George M. Richard- ——— ASKED HER HOW TO VOTE Woman’s Practica. Work of More Value Than Platform speech-s OAKLAND OFrIcE SAN FRrANCISCO CALL,) y 908 Broadway, Feo. 24. Mrs. Lydia Prescott, secretary of the Children’s Society, is having a peculiar experience and one which plainly shows t at practical work accomplishes more than platform utterances. For two years Mrs. Prescott has been prosecuting cases on behalf of children and several hundred bave come under her notice. Yesterday she was visited by iwo delegations, both of whom asked her for advice in the matier of voting at the com- ing election. The lady declared that she Was not an expert on politicsand inquired the reason for their visit. One of the men, named Stockinger, re- marked thata woman who could acta- Mrs. Prescott had done was certainly bet- ter able to give advice than any man that he knew. A few months ago Stockinger's wile was living in a part of town where it was impossible for her to bring up her child with due regard to its welfdre. = She had left her husband and taken the child with her. T.e case was reporied to Mrs. Prescott, and one day finding the chil i in objectionavle company she at once took charge of it and restored it to its father. Notbing more was thought of it until Stockinger apprared at her office yester- day, asking for her preferences asregarded political candidates, “This experience is somewhat novel to me,"” said Mrs. Prescott when asked sbout the matter, “and I cannot help but feel graiified. I amnot in politics, but sev- eral people seem to think my advice worth having. They invariably sympathize with me that I am not able to vote myseif, and declare that they would be only too glad todoas I wish." i COMPLETE STOCK OF GROCERIES TO BE SOLD THIS DAY, Thursday... .Febrnary 25, 1897, At 11 o'clock 4. 3., 1057 MARKE: s OFP. JONES, CONSISTING OF Over 84000 worth of ctean new goods in_ staple and fancy articies. This 8 ock Is the most com- ple.e and comprises the finest line of groceries everoffered for sale at pubiic auction, and we recommend all buyers Lo inspect th s sto'k befors thesale takes place. The ca.ned goods bear the names and are put up by th- best known houses in the country. and all imported goods are of superior brauus, in fact the stock (aken as & wholels of a very fine selection. co., , Auctioneer. 1057 Market st., opp. Jones. P. J. BARTH, AUCTIONEER. FURNITURE AND ART GOODS, At Salesroom, 414 McAllister Street. THIS DAY—THURSDAY, February 25, 1897, at 2 P. M., THE ELEGANT FURNITURE OF 8 ROOIS, Conslisting of Odd Pileces of Parlor Furniture, Lounges, Oak Bed Sets and Mattresses, Piilows, Elegant Parior Lesk, Folding Beds, Dishes, 8 oves, etc.; also some Fine Broozes and Art Goods. Sale positive, P. J. BARTH, Auctioneer. ELEGANT PIANO AND FURNITURE. THIS DAY (Thursday), at 11 A. M. 1788 SUTTER, NR. LAGUNA. RICH UPHOLSTERY, FINE UPRIGHT PIANO, ELEGANT CARPETS, M GNIFICENT CHAM- BER FURNITURE, Ete. FRANK W. BUTTERFIELD. Anctloneer, 602 Market Street. BUTLER TO FIGHT HIS EXTRADITION He Has Cabled to a Bank in Australia for Funds. Ope of the Papers Has Offered Him $100 for a Brand New Name. If Commissioner Heacock Decides Against Hm He Will Appeal to the Supreme Court. From present indications it will be months before murderer Butler takes his departure for Australia to stand his trial for the fiendish crimes charged against him. Butler' is now determined to fight his extradition to the bitter end, and if Com- missioner Heacock decides against him he will appeal to the United States Su- preme Court. *1 have to-day,” said Butler yesterday, “cabled to a bank in Sydney, throush my attorneys, where 1 have funds, for £100 to pay my attorneys for carrying the case to the Supreme Court, and I want all the money I can to help mein that direction. I am writing a book of my life, in ac- cordance with a contract with a publisber, and I will get 40 per cent of the profits.” Butler also said he was going to get $100 from a newspaper for another name for himself, a brand new, exclusive one, but Batler has so often made statements and then denied them that it realiy makes lit- tle difference what name he gives. He admitted yesterday that he went by a large number of names, as he found it convenient to do so for many reasons. He also received a handsome sum from tne phonograph men, so that all along he has had an eye to business. He acknowledged yesterday that the story published exctusively in THE CALL of his connection with tne Canadian mounted police was correct. He was in the Northwest in 1887aiter leaving the British marine service. He was only there a short time, and must bave either bought his discharge or deserted. It is believed that Butler is a native of Brommage, Staffordshire, England, where he served as a constable for a short time and -then eulisted in the Gordon High- landers. His subsequent career has, since his arrest on the Swanhilda, been almost entirely published in THE CALL {rom time to time. “I am not fighting my extradition,” he said, “because I am afraid to go back to Sydney to stand my trial, as I know they can't prove anything against me. If [ had committed the murders do you think 1 would have lived openly in Sydney be- fore sailing on the Swanhilda? I have made blunders, I confess, but that can’c ve helped now. I am going to fight my extradition to the bitter end, because I snow I am innocent and don’t want to be dragged back to Australia as a murderer.' INSULTED WOMEN. J. Cameron Smith Sent to the County Jail for Six Months. J. Cameron Smith, & man about 30 years of age, was sent to the County Jail for six months by Judge Conlan yesterday, a fact which will be pleasing news to many ladies in the City. Smith has been arrested several times for insulting ladies. He was always care- ful thet no one was around at the time, and so he escaped punishment through lack of evidence. About a year ago he was arrested, and as he knew there was a strong case against him he jumped his bonds. Judge Conian issued a bench warrant for his arrest, but he succeeded in escaping the vigilange of the police tili Saturday Jast, waen police- man W. D. Scott recognized him and took him to the City Prison. Smith was at one time a clerk in a ship- pin: office, and later a collector. He is of medium height, reddish hair and mus- tache. Fought the Conductor. W. T. Bagley, a young man living at 28 Eddy street, had a fight with the conductor of & Union-street car_near Polk street yesterday. Bagiey had the worst of the enconiicr, as the conductor used his beilpunch w.th zood effect. Bagiey went to the Receivi:g Hospital and Dr. Bunnell drassed & wound on his left jaw and another on his leit hand. e Tug of War. A pleasing diversion is to be added to the Dig tug-of-war tournament, The most popular team will be voted for by the audience, and each team will have a young lady canvassing the audience in the distribution of ba lots. A guessiug contest as to the time required by the Winoiig team (n all of its pulls wili Joubtless be another unique side fssue. 3r.(iibbon’s Dispensary, 25 KEARNY NT. Establl . ished in 1854 for the treatment of Private Disenses, Lost Manhood. Debility or disease wearing on bodyand mindand Skin Diseases. 'I'he doctor cureswhen othersfall. Try him. Charges low, Call orwris Sen