The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, March 7, 1900, Page 9

THE AN FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1900. COLONEL SIBLEY h GUEST OF THE PROHIBITIONISTS Great Worker From Georgia Tendered a Complimen- tary Banquet. Oakland Office San Francisco Call, 1118 Broadway, March 6. F. J. Sibley of Atlanta, Ga., was red a complimentary banquet at the ¥ Hotel last evening by the Prohi- tibnists of Alameda County. The affair was one of the most elab- te ever given under the auspices of I" h Judge Elliott sided nguet. A blessing was by Professor Keep of Mills Col- ter an hour spent about the Speeches were made by Rev. F. Coyle of the t;rl:\n Church, Rev. Co ; Dr. Bowers, Pro- f Stanford University, Pro- b he State Univer- Colonel G. W. Ar- original song and Colonel est of the evening, conclud- oguent address, vitionist party is the only s and purity to the to stand by the col- e evening Professor Meads d with a silver watch and air. gathered about the banquet ta- e Frank J w X Ga; Elliott of Stockton (presiding) Sibley of Atlants, Robert F. Coyle, D.D., and Mrs. Coyle of - Rev. John 'A. B.' Wilson, D.D., and ison of San Francisco; Pro E. Mi Stanford University . Woodworth, University of California; M Winchester, Vallejo; Dr. Stephen Bowers, es; Professor Josiah Keep and Mrs. College: E Brown and Miss eads and Mrs. Meads, W. H eorge A. Moore, Rev. George W. Bronson, Alameda; P. V. . E. Fear and Mrs Lyon, J. L. Lyon ntgomery and Miss dwick, Rev. Willlam Harold W. Voiney Taylor and rt Thompson, C. T. Clark. Napa; fath, H. L. Ross, and Miss Hays, thw r., Chas . Noel Jacks, Rev. Jo- Wiand and Mrs. Wiand, > Miss M. A Robe: ; Rev. E n and Mrs. Arbuckie, an dell; Mr. Shaeffle, v, COSTELLO’S CHARGE IS NOT PROVED Chief Dunn Completely Exonerated by the Secretary of the Treasury. Chief Dunn of the Chinese Bureau has e Secretary of the N ges flled against fca that he had sent an 3 y Jall co had not the depart- T arther action Dunn of the charges . =t him —_——————— Goebel’s Alleged Slayer Held. FRANKFOE March 6.—A crowd lin County rs Mr. Ky., Harlan Wh farmhand ent ladies were were changed from to murder. - Whit- ce prod: Moore held Whi to the April Grand POSTUM CEREAL. UNNATURAL HUNGER A Sure Sign of Hidden Dyspepsia. 1 necessary to eat dinner at 11 Mrs. C. F. Ollman, 1131 was \! irinking coffee I felt so at 11 o'clock that I was unable to ceed with the work unless I had 1 was attacked with a severe sick head- My complexion at that time was a great blotches appearing on my wd 1 was so'nervous I couid ut a few minutes at a time, ke in the morning more tired 1 went to bed. rocer called my attention one iay to Postum Cereal Coffee. This was a years ago. quit the use of coffee and took up Pos- having it prepared properly. nge produced a remarkable result week or two I was able to leave off Junch and take my dinner lar way with the rest of the Jotchy complexion disap a ural complexion took ow I can go from morning t without a meal, if I desire, nd no headache or inconvenience of kind appears. I sleep sound as a by, and my kidney trouble, which was re than serious, has entirely disap- peared sight friend was recommended to Posty and a short time after told e was disgusted with it for it had T ste. 1 asked her if she boiled it carefully fifteen minutes after the real g commenced. She said no, and reply to another question said she used only one heaping teaspoonful to > Cup. two heaping teaspoons to_the and let it boil long enough. The regularly and liked it very ich indeed, and that it had made a great change in her health and the health of one or two members of her family.” Tt seems plain, from this experience, that one is justified in the inference that coffee is an actual poison to many hu-| man beings, and sets up all sorts of dis- eases. The remedy is plain enough— to abandon the coffee and use Postum Food Coffee. which is sold by all gro- cers at 15 and 25 cents a package. in which he | 1f 1 missed the 11 o'clock meal | and | I immediately | The | 1 explained to her that she | ie 1 saw her she said she used | GADSKI AND BISPHAM IN CHARMING CONCERT Mr. Damrosch Analyzes and Illus- trates Wagner’s “Tannhauser,” Assisted by the Two Great Stars. Although Mr. Walter Damrosch’s prelim- inary recital prefaced the present series of Wagnerian conderts most agreeably, public interest centered in the reappear- ance of Madame Gadski, which took place at the California Theater yesterday af- ternoon. In point of artistic importance, however, our first hearing of David Bis- | pham must take priority. The concert was devoted to an exposi- tion of “Tannhauser,’ and it was an agreeable surprise to many to find that | Mr. Damrosgh again contributed a verbal | | analysis and elucidation of the composer's art and purpose. This introduction of fa- | miliar talks by Mr. Damrosch adds much to the pleasure that is to be derived from | listening to his admirable illustrations on the piano and to the singing of Madame Gadski, Mr. Bispham and Mr. Schott. The conduct of the concerts is as inter- esting as it is novel, and the combination of discourse and vocal illustration is a substitute for complete operatic treatment | more satisfying than one could anticipate. | Mr, Damrosch compasses on the piano & degree of orchestral effect that is posi tively astounding. His execution is di tinguished as much by d ing for the spiritual 2 and vigor. He is not less happy in inte preting Wagner's exquisite treble sugges- tions of the supernatural and abstract | than in the forceful rendering of his stur-| jer dramatic them. He alternately | es, storms, pleads, rat. s, laments, in short, runs the gamut | of dramatic and emotional expression. “Tannhauser” is lacking in point of technical interest as compared with the later Wagnerian music-dramas, of which | the complex thematic treatment is sus-| ceptible of more coplous analysis; but Mr. Damrosch traced the thread of the story and its musical setting most delightfully, again won the auditors by his sincer- | ity and charm of manner. Madame Gadski was graclously wel- comed and sang her portions of the opera with admirable art. Once regarded only as a lyric soprano, she has essayed the heavier dramatic roles with such success | that to-day, although not the first among the great Wagnerian artists, she has at | least a versatility that has rarely been | equaled by a German singer. | It may be said of Madame Gadskl that she is not too faithfully German. The art that she brings to the music of Wagner | is not so much of a special school as it is | comprehensive, universal. She has com- mand not only of declamatory enunci tion, but possesses a beautiful legato style and a well-defined mezza voce. Her volce this year seems to be more symmetrical and the insecurity of her at- | tack in the upper register, which was no- | .+HM+0-—0—0—00+04—0—4 > e 0-0-«9—0—0&—04—&0—0‘ —0~0-0—0~0—0—0—0~ R i RicHmono - — AKLAND, March 6.—The applica- tion of William G. Henshaw and A. 8. Macdonald of this city for a franchise for an electric rallroad between Point Richmond and San Pablo and Oakland, as was told exclusive- ly in The Call this morning, means much to Oakland. It means a definite connec- tion between the present terminus of the Santa Fe Raflroad system at Point Rich- mond and the city of Oakland. It means a solution of the question that has been ticeable when she sang here before, seems to have disappeared. There is the same | wavering of the pitch that is characteris- | tic of her singing, but she compensates | for this fault by abundant artistic quali ties. Her intense dramaticism is delight- ful, for it springs from a genuine tem- | perament and is utterly different from the artificial fervor of so many of the Ger- | ma. | Mr. Bispham's singing is an example of | what the perfection of method can achieve when taken in conjunction with | fundamental qualities of more than or- dfnary worth. In him the artist is para- | mount. One finds in him more than ht else the masterful grasp of the in- llectual purpose of what he sings. His | voice is naturally full and-resonant, his art makes it rich and sonorous. His shad- | ing of tone color is nothing short s, his control 1s wonderful and sing ‘absolute perfection. He has ! 2 df voce, a generous volume and uable tone quality. He is unsensational, sincere; conscious of his powers no doubt mscious too perhaps of his defects, | if_ he have any, he cleverly con: with his consummate art. And ang excerpts from the u ' at times most ef- i particularly well in the and the narrative at the end | pera. but aside from the fact that much past his prime there is in his singing of passages that all for varied vocalization an effort at | - n n that is rather more | uccess of the season | > 10 EYOW W each succeeding | PORTER GARNETT. S PLAYED CRAPS ON THE TRANSPORT GRANTi David Meier, a Sick Soldier, Arrestedi‘ on a Charge of Grand Lar- | ceny. David Meier, an invalided soldler from | Manila, was taken from the hospital at the Presidio yesterday by Detectives Crockett and Dillon and booked at the City Prison on a charge of grand larceny. Meier arrived on the transport Grant on M. y. Fred Raabe, son of Fred Raabe, | the Mission politician, who was a waiter | on the transport, is the complaining wit- ness. He accuses Mefer of swindling him | out of $250 at a crap game after the vessel | passed in through the Heads by having loaded dice. | g Raabe told his father of his ex nce, and they called at police Lead- | ted Meier arrested with- rant, but they | re not successful, and had to wait until | vesterday mornirg. Mejer was taken before Chief Suilivan, to whom he c a statement that Raabe had been playing with the dice and winning before he joined the game. It was a case of pure luck with him. He | was seriously ill and thought his arrest | was an outrage. Chief Sullivan went with Meier to Judge Cabaniss and explained the facts (o tho Judge, suggesting that the warrant against Meier should be withdrawn. The d it was not in his power to do | <0, but in the circumstances fixed the bail at’ $100, which was promptly deposited, | and Meler returned to the Presidio Hos- pital. | we —_—————————— FOUND BURGLARS AT HOME. Housebreakers Appear on Stockton | | and on Buchanan Streets. | When Joseph Watson, an employe in the Mint, and his wife returned to their home, | 1850 Stockton street, late Monday night, | after visiting a friend, they were sur-| prised to see every light in the house | burning. Suspecting that burglars were | in the house, Watson made a rush for | his revolver, but before he could procure | it he saw a man climbing out of a rear window. i Watson sounded an alarm, but the | burglar made his escape. Every room in the house had been thoroughly search- ed by the burglar, but the only things missing were two pairs of trousers and about 83 in coin. Mrs. Watson fortunately had ber jewelry with her. The burglary | was reported at police headquarters yes- terday. Another burglar got iInto the residence of W. H. Gage, 201 Buchanan stret, Mon- day night and carried off several articles of clothing and jewelry. The police were notified yesterday ———epe————— Mechanics’ Institute Affairs. The trustees of the Mechanics' Institute met last night to make arrangements for the annual meeting of the members to be held next Saturday night, when the seven new trustees elected a week ago be installed. The following commit- was appointed to_conduct the installa- tion ceremony: A. S, Hallidie, Irving M. | tt and Henry L. Davis The members will vote on two impor- | tant amendments to the by-laws of the | institute. The first provides that no trus- | tee shall be eligible for any salaried posi- | | tion until the expiration of the term for | which he was elected shall have expired. The second amendment is intended to sub- | stitute the Australian ballot for the pres- | ent preferential system of voting. At the conclusion of the members’ meeting the newly elected and holdover trustees will meet and organize by selecting officers to serve for the ensuing year. Considerable speculation attaches to whether Colonel F A, Denicke will be chosen to succeed himself as president. A e S AR Death of Ledyard Frink. OAKLAND, March Ledyard Frink, the well-known capitalist and a ploneer of Alameda County, dled to-day at his home 1220 Grove street. He was a native of New York, aged over 80 years, and was well known throughout the county. £ ———it———— On the express trains running between Vienna and Constantinople the use of a sleeping costs cents first-clas: l‘:nd 40 cents second-class for every twelve ours. 4 | bench show or so often and so seriously raised in this city, “How will the Santa Fe reach Oak- land?” It certainly will furnish a pas- senger connection between Point Rich- mond and Oakland for the Santa Fe sys- tem and can be made to furnish a freight connection should the road so wish. So the importance of the move is ob- vious to Oakland. No matter whether an independent line, built and controlled by local capitalists or whether directly backed by the Santa Fe Rallroad system, it will be the connecting link between Oakland and Point Richmond for that road for a long while. 8. Macdonald, one of those in whose name the franchise was asked, finally said to-day that the road was an independent affair, backed by neither the Santa Fe nor the Southern Pacific systems. But while Mr. Macdonald would not admit anything but independent support for his proposed road he did admit that it would be for a_while, at least, a connection be- tween the Santa Fe terminus at Point Richmond and Oakland. An inspection of the map that shows the route of the proposed electric railroad will make it rather difficult for people to be- | lieve that it has not some very close con- nection with the Santa Fe system. The most important part of the line runs in a loop around the big peninsula known as the potrero of San Pablo, of which Point Richmond is a projection into deep water. ‘T ISABEL BeRooK S te R R i e o I DR N P S e e e A does the proposed electric line make a loop around the potrero, but it runs directly down Point Richmond itself to the very ferry terminus of the Santa Fe system.” As Point Richmond and the land for some little distance back is owned by the Santa Fe Rallroad it is quite evident that it will be necessary to secure the consent of the big raiiroad be- fore the electric railroad can construct its most important line. It is so evident that the proposed elec- tric road will be constructed for the pur- pose_principally of reaching Point Rich- mond and the Santa Fe terminus and that it will draw its main source of revenue from its connection with- that terminus, that no matter what the backing of the road it becomes the Santa Fe's connection with Oakland. X This is all that the people of Oakland want to know and this The Call told them before any other paper this morning. The money necessary to comstruct the line has all been secured, but the two gentlemen who have asked for the fran- chise are amply able to raise the money themselves without railroad or Eastern backing. This is the first appearance of both Mr. Henshaw and Mr. Macdonald as raiiroad proprietors. Mr. Macdonald made his de- but as a rallroad promoter by deftly and successfully securing the rights of way for the Santa Fe road from Antioch to Point Richmond, a pilece of work which he did to the satisfaction of the road. Mr. Henshaw has long been interested in many enterprises in Oakland, but never ia a railroad. A. §. Macdonald to-day made a more detailed statement about his pro- posed rallroad, ving: “This will be an independent line, and it will be built just as soon as the fran- chises are granted. The road will be built by the ones in whose name the franchise was asked, Willlam G. Henshaw and my- self. We belleve there iIs a legitimate field for such a road, bullt and operated on the same plan as the Oakland, San Leandro and Haywards electric line. It will not be quite so long a line as the Haywards But not unl{ o gwmm—o+o+mm+m+—q+o—o—m%+owfifl-%“fifl OAKLANDS NEW WAY TO RICHMOND } SN A e How It Will Join the Santa Fe to the City. To Correspond to Haywards Line on the South. ¥ ! § % P>+ 0 +0+Q road, and will o:cupfi the same field to the north as does the Haywards line to Lhe south. Before the Haywards line was built there was nothing but unbroken flelds to San Leandro. Now the wunlrgeh thickly settled. The same thing can done to the north, and the road will make a pa- tronage for itself that will be legitimate and profitable. “The road will be built just as soon as we get the franchises. We asked for that in Contra Costa County first because we expected that it would take longer to se- cure that portion. We will ask for those in Berkeley, Emeryville and Oakland just as soon as we are assured of getting that in Contra Costa County. We will probably locate the power-house in Oakland. As for the line into Oakland, we will have to take some other Streets after we reach ‘West Berkeley, but there are many roates that can be secured. The total length of the line will be about fifteen miles, and it ‘will cost about $6000 a mile to build. “Of course, the route of our line shows that_ we will go to Polnt Richmond, but the Santa Fe system is_not behind our line, and neither is the Southern Pacific. We may get some patronage from that source, but our line will be independent.” ANIMALS SHOULD BE TREATED WITH KINDNESS Professor Norris Gives Some Sound Advice to Amateur Dog Fan- ciers—How to Train a Canine. Professor Norris of Norris & Rowe's big | trained animal shows, which is crowding the Mechanics' Pavilion every afternoon and evening, has some sound advice to give owners of dumb beast pets. He has handled hundreds of animals in his career and speaks from experience when he states that the only way to teach them tricks is by kindness and patience. “Of all the animals that inhabit the earth there are few, if ani’, subjected to the variety of treatment visited upon the dog,”” saild Professor Norris. ‘“Probably the horse's is the nearest approach to the dog’s life, but the simile 1s hardly paral- lel, owing to the matter of dollars and cents and value, which occasionally stays the hand of a cruel owner for fear that the result of an exhibition of temper would make sad inroads on the pocketr book in case the animal had to be re- placed. While in many instances the values of dogs have reached almost fab- ulous sums owing to superior breeding, fleld qualitles, vet after many years of practically educating the public by exhibition or otherwise, people exist who only know a dog as simply a common animal with four legs, which barks, occasionally bites, and is a pet or a nulsance as the case may be. The field of usefulness occupied by the dog is very | extensive, its scope depending much on the variety, its education and subsequent treatment. Happily, of late years the advancement of civilization has developed a strong sen- timent in favor of the merciful treatment of dumb animals and condemning unnec- essary harshness or punishment, Its gen- eral effect being a moge useful treatment of dogs and a disposition on the part of the owner or handler to give man’s best friend opportunities hitherto denied him. The puppy should be educated in a firm et quiet way, the trainer taking pains to impress upon the pupil the value of obedience as a cardinal virtue in the ca- nine reportoire. ~While some people take a fiendish delight in teasing a dog, it is not to be expected that they realize whaz they are doing, or a different course would be pursued. A dog should be educated to become accustomed to the chain only for purposes of temporary restraint; it befng understood that on practical occasions perfect freedom is conducive to good health and amiable disposition, perma- | nent restraint generally resulting in sour dispositions, which could easily be avoided if proper methods were employed.” —_————————— CAPTAIN BUFORD MUST PAY FOR BAKER'S BREAK Master of the Grant Haled Before the Collector for Preventing Cus- toms Officials From Board- ing the Grant. The arbitrary action of officers of the Government transport Grant in refusing to allow customs inspectors to board the transport on her arrival last Mondng has been reported by Customs Surveyor Spear to Port Collector Jackson and, in accord- ance with the report, charges were filed with the Collector yesterday. The navigation laws of the United States hold the captain responsible for the salling of the vessel, hence the charges were made against Captain Buford of the Grant, and he will be offered up as a vi- carious sacrifice for the sins of Quarter- master Baker. The penalty is a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500. S A ——— OMAHA’S ELECTION. Republicans Score a Victory Over the Fusion Forces. OMAHA, Neb., March 6.—With but one precinct to hear from, Frank E. Moores (R.) is re-elected Mayor of Omaha by a majority of nearly 1000 over W. 8. Popple- ton (Fusion). The rest of the ticket gos thtough with Moores, with the possibie exception of Tax Commissioner. Of the nine Councilmen, two or three are in doubt, the rest being Republican. The election held to-day was the most closely contested and the campaign the hottest ever known here. Charges and counter- charges were freely e, and yesterday and to-day a few arrests were made, but thz. election passed off without disturb- ance. WITH A CARVING KNIFE SHE CUT OFF LOVER'S EAR C. Kruse Seriously Slashed by Benedicto Guerra Near Pleasanton. e SHEEeR PLEASANTON, March 6.—Because he boxed her left ear in a fit of drunken anger, Benedicto Guerra, an Indian woman, chopped off Charles Kruse's right ear with a carving knife. The in- furlated woman wielded the big sharp blade with such accurate aim that she also sliced off a small section of Kruse's cheek. She will probably have to answer for en assault with a deadly weapon, as Kruse is not inclined to press a more serious charge. Kruse, who clalms to be a German, has been living with Benedicto Guerra for some time near the Indian rancheria, a short distance from -Pleasanton. It ap- pears that last Friday night, during one of their midnight orgies, when consider- able cheap red wine was consumed, Kruse struck the Guerra woman, felling her to the floor, and knocked out three of her front teeth. Last night another row occurred be- tween the couple, and Kruse boxed one of the woman's ears, when she hurriedly left the room and returning with a large carving knife smote her assailant, cutting Gff nis right ear and slashing both his cheeks, She was arrested to-day and her bail was fixed at $600. priih s — Cricketers Elect Officers. At the annual meeting of the California Cricket Association held on Monday even- ing at the Occidental Hotel the secretary reported that the Burnell prize for the best batting a.vel'u%e during the season of 1599 had been won by C. Simmonds of the Pacific Cricket Club, with an average of 32.61 runs per innings, and that the best bowling average had been made by B. Bird of the Alameda Cricket Club, who took fifteen wickets during 1899, at an av- erage cost of 8.20 runs. The annual election of officers resulted ap’ follows: Edward Brown, president; Captain J. Metcalfe, R. B. Hogue, W. S. McGavin and H, V. Keel- ing, vice presidents; Arthur Inkersley, secretary and treasurer. The treasurer reported that the association has a bal- ance of mearly on hand. A committee consisting of R. B. Hogue, E. G. Sloman and H. & “Casidy was appointed to pre- pare a schedule of matches for the coming season. The secretary was instructed to forward the l;l}‘e! awarded last year to the clubs in e and Shasta counties. SCORES OF CONVERTS MADE BY BOY PREACHER Master Jack Cook Doing Phenomenal Work at the Howard-Street M. E. Church. Master Jack Cook, the boy evangelist, who is conducting revival services at Howard-street M. E. Church, is nightly crowding the edifice and winning many converts to nis cause. Despite the rain last night a large crowd waited in front of the church as early as 6 o’clock to gain admittance. The services lasted until nearly midnight, and the boy preacher, aided by his father, Henry Cook, and his brother, Hayden Cook, aroused great re- ligious fervor among the audience. ev. John B. Wilson opened last night's service with prayer, and at its conclusion young Cool evoted half an hour to answering complex questions on the philosophy of the Bible. e chose his text from a Suggestion given him by one of those present, and then delivered an eloquent sermon, in which he apé)enlea for converts. He succeeded in inducing twenty-one converts to step before the altar and he then led them in prayer. The young preacher’s services are great- lg' in demand. Committees from Fresno, acramento and Woodland have appealed to him to come to their respective towns and lead revival services. Master Cook will probably remain at the Howard-stréet M. E. Church for another week. Deely’s Fate in the Balance. Policeman Deely’'s fate IS now in the hands of the Police Commissioners. He appeared before that body last night and explained his officious conduct in arrest- ing citizens, whom he charged with inter- fering with an officer. About a week ago a horse fell into a trench made by the In- de‘xendenl Electric Light Company, and Officer Deely was sent from the Southern station to extricate the animal. The po. liceman wanted all !hreedglary to himself, and when citizens offe: him suggestions he turned on them and placed a number under arrest. His conduct was severely criticized by the Police Judge who dis- missed the men, and the latter preferred charges against Deely. In their complaint they swore that Deely was under the in- fluence of liquor and was, therefore, in no condition to perform police duty. A month ago Deely distinguished himself by shoot- ing a tramp in the leg because ‘the un- fortunate fellow resisted arrest. The Com- missioners listened to testimony in the case and k the matter under advise- ment and will file a decision this after- noon. Fraternal Visit. To-morrow night Apollo Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows will %ny a fraternal visit to Berkeley Lodge at erkeley, when the first degree will be given, and then there will be a programme of entertainment. —— g ‘ Stage Robber Has Escaped. CALISTOGA.I:larfh G.—'n;t‘e Sheriff ar- rived In town late last night from ©at Hill and the Pope Valley section after a three day unsuccessful search for the lone highwayman who held up the stage on Mount St. Helena last Friday. The hunt has been given up. ‘The World's Best Natural Aperient Water IF YOU ALLOW A Druggist to “palm off” a cheap substitute upon you, when you ask for a Genuine Article, he attacks your intellectuality. IF CONSTIPATED YOU WANT RELIEF. NATURE HAS PROVIDED THE REMEDY. YOUR DRUGGIST HAS IT. YOUR PHYSICIAN WILL RECOMMEND IT. Sul PURTELL BOUGHT OVER BY THE COLUMBIA CLUB National Club Loses a Good Match Through the Unsportsmanlike Conduct of a Rival Or- ganization. The mianagement of .the Columbla- Ath: letic Club is pursuing @ policy which will not be approved by the followers of pugil- ism in this city. Not satisfied with hav- ing a monopoly on the small glove con- tests and reaping a harvest through their semi-monthly boxing exhibitions, the club management is attempting to defeat the plans of its only rival, the National Club, by butbidding it and influencing boxers who have entered into contracts with the latter club to break them. A flagrant instance of this conduct was brought to light yesterday when “Paddy” Purtell, the pugilist, refused int blank to fight before the National Club, unless the winner received 60 per cent of the gross receipts. Manager Gibbs declined to er into such an agreement and hotly told the dictating fighter that he would not hold the fight on such terms. It was then that Purtell let the cat out of the bag. He haughtily announced that he did not care a_‘rap” what the National Club did, as the Columbia Club had offered that amount and he would fight under its auspices. Manager Gibbs was thunder- struck at this statement, and he went in search of M; er Crowley and demanded an explanation. A heated discussion fol- lowed, but nothing came of it. Purtell has acted unwisely in the mat- ter. He came here under contract to fight before the National Club, but without even a “thank vou” throws it over for higher money. The Columbia Club is even greater at fault. According to one fol- lower of the gutlme the woods are full of fighters and that club could easily have matched two good men without encroach- icng' upon the preserves of the National Tub. “Biddy” Bishop will take “Young” Peter Jackson to Sacramento to-day and place him in training for his match with Frank Purcell, which is to be fought before tne Sacramento Athletic Club on the 2lst inst. Bishop has written to Mose La Fontese to come here and meet some 138-pound man. Frank Rafael, the local lightweight who put up such a splendid battle nst Queenan at Hot Springs last month, ar- rived In town Monday and will short! begin training for his bout wit “Crockey” Boyle. e CORBIN IS EAGER TO FACE HIS ACCUSERS Asks for an Immediate Examination of His Record in the Civil War. WASHINGTON, March 6.—The resolu- tlon adopted by the Senate calling for a complete record of the court-martial which tried Adjutant General Corbin when lieutenant colonel of the Fourteenth Colored Infantry on a charge of cowardice and for other informatior as to his mili- tary career, calls for a mass of papers that will require a week to copy according to the cstimate of the War Department. General Corbin, in anticipation of the reply, to-day addressed to Senator Davis of Minnesota an appeal for an immediate examination of his soldlerly record from the day he entered the service of the United States army as a nineteen-year-old | boy, thirty-eight years ago, until now. Moreover, he authorizes the Senator to present his (Corbin's) resignation to the President if the search reveals a sugges- tion of unworthiness. The letter includes the findings of the court-martial which | honorably acquitted Lieutenant Colonel Corbin of the charge, General Grant's let- ter_conferring upon him two brevets for gallant services at the same time he was charged with cowardice, and, flnally, a letter from the colonel of the regiment who preferred the charge, praising his work in the campaign MRS. LAWTON RECEIVES THE GIFT OF THE NATION Nearly One Hundred Thousand Dol- lars Turned Over to the Widow of the Late General. WASHINGTON, March 6.—An Interest- ing scene occurred at the Riggs National | Bank to-day, when the fund raised by a grateful people in recognition of the serv- ices of the late Major General Lawton was formally transferred to his widow. The parties to the transaction were Mrs. Mary C. Lawton, Adjutant General Cor- bin, Acting_Commissary General Weston | | and C. C. Glover, the last named repre- | senting the bank. General Corbin, as treasurer of the fund drew a_check for $95.407 07 in favor of | Mary C. Lawton and saw that it was | transferred to her credit on the books of | the bank. At the same time his account as treasurer of the fund was closed. Gen- | eral Corbin said he did not care for a re- | ceipt for the funds, but Mrs. Lawton in- | sisted upon giving him one. In addition to the money the committee also turned over to Mrs. Lawton all the letters received from subscribers to the fund, many of which contained beautiful tributes to the memory of her late la- mented husband. On his return to his office General Corbin received a check for | $25 from James C. Carter, which the | sender asked be added to the Lawton fund, explaining that he would have sent it earlier, but he had been out of the | | country. It will make the total $98,432 07. | S VALLEJO'S ELECTION. Personal Animosities Ruled and | Tickets Were Heavily Scratched. VALLEJO, March 6.—The result of the recent city election was a surprise. Party lines fell away and personal animosities reigned supreme, causing ' wholesale seratching of either ticket. The following were elected: Mayor, Joel A. Harvey, Rep.; City Trus- tees, O. S. Cooper (Dem.),:W. T. Kelley (Dem.), P. B. Lynch (Dem.), J. O. John- son (Rep.), P. Steffan (Rep&, City Clerk, Thomas J. O'Hara, ty Attorne James A. Lamont, Dem.; Auditor and City Assessof, J. J. Madigan, Dem.; Treasurer and Tax Coilector, T. V. Colilns, Dem. Commissioners of Public Works, M. Denio (Rep.) and J. T. Riordan (Dem. School Directors, J. R.” Petrie, J. J. Tin elli, W. J. Carlin (Democratic), G. H. Oak- ley 'and W. M. Rule (Republican); Librar; 5. Halliday, G. F. Harris, R, ‘Ward and ‘Trustees, H. Longan (Republican), J. J. H. Diamond (Democratic). prist b sk DIES VERY SUDDENLY. Fayette L. Simons, Prominent Busi- ness Man, Passes Away. Speclal Dispatch to The Call. . LOS ANGELES, March 6.—Fayette L. Simons, formerly of Chicago, died sud- denly at Santa Monica and was buried at 10 o’clock this morning. Simons had an eventful careerand through his mother, Martha Carver, was a lineal descendant of John Carver, first president of he Pil- m fathers. ' In 1553 he removed to | perience loomington, Ill., where he en; ed in merchandising, and there !ormeg‘-n‘ last- lnfi friendship with Abraham Lincoln. e leaves one son, J. J. Simons, of this city, and a daughter, Mrs. Belle S. Wid- ner, of Cucamonga. He was assoclated Hartaim i & Hundea o oiher Chicags [arrison, E. F. Runyan a: other ca commer leaders. s — - CRUSHED IN A MINE. Motorman at Iron Mountain Not Ex- to Recover. REDDING, March 6.—A young man about 22 years of age employed as motor- man at Iron Mountain was terribly crushed by an ore car and it is belleved that he cannot live through the night. During the early hours this morning the young motorman and a companion de- tached a car from the electric line and ran it into the tunnel. While they were inside attending to the ioading of the car one of the stulls, an upright in the timbering, gave way by the strain and bent out dangerously. In consequence of the giving way of the timber was not enough room left on that side for the mgnolmemhlwmuuwlnd the stull and the young motorman was terribly crushed. oS VT Notorious Money-Lender Dies. . LONDON, March 6.—Isaac Gordon, the notorious money lender, who has figured in ,_died suddenly to- day. in B . 5 e was over m%flgu _vmm 3 was He | is said to have been worth £1, MARRIED LIFE - WAS T00 MUCH FOR BROMWELL Happy Social Event of Two Seasons Ago Ends in the Divorce Court. Claire Belle Bromwell Given a Decrea of Separation Because Her Hus- band Failed to Provide for Her. p B> SRS Oakland Office San Franciseo Call, 1118 Broadway, March & The marriage of Claire Belle Haswell and Percy Bromwell, celebrated with great eclat just two years ago yesterday, ended this afternoon, when Superior Judge Hall granted Mrs. Bromwell a de- cree of divorce on the ground of fallure to provide. e trial of the divorce suit was one of the shortest on record. The only wit- nesses were Mrs. Bromwell, her mother and County Assessor Dalton. Attorney George de lia, on behalf of the defend- ant, offered no testimony. It appeared that young Mr. Bromwell took his bride to the home of his father, Colonel Brom- well, to reside. They lived together ha pily for a while, but the burdens of mat- rimonial life soon became unbearable to the young groom. For some reason he left his position as a deputy under County Assessor Dalton, in which he earned $1%0 month, and since last June he has ab- solutely failed to contribute anything t ward the !ugport of his wife. No ali- mony was asked for. Mrs. Bromwell is a prominent member of the First M. Church cheir. e —p— PLANS FOR CARNEGIE LIBRARY TO BE INVITED OAKLAND, March 6—The Free Public Library Trustees to-night rejected the proposition of the Ebell ladies for a com- petition of plans for the proposed new Carnegle library building, but expressed the hope that the ladies do not withdraw their offer of $1500 for prizes it the library board fixed the conditions for the compe- tition. The board opposed the Ebell scheme from the fact that it provided for the adoption of the plan selected by judges— one of whom the ladies should name—and would leave no option with the library board. Later the ILAbrary Trustees adopted a declaration of Intention, deciding to in- vite open competition of plans for the new building; to lp‘)olnt a jury of three, two of whom shall be prominent non- competing architects and the other an ex- librarian, to select the best plan among those submitted. Also to offer prizes for the best three plans. The plans are to be sealed and delivered to the City Clerk on or before April 2L The cost of constructing the building, without heating apparatus, is limited to $47,000. The external walls are to be of stone or brick or a combination of both, supporting pillars of iron or stone, and the building to be as near fireproof as possible. The architect whase plan is selected must hold himself in readiness to modify his plan as often as the board requires, and the Trustees reserve the right to re- ject any and all plans. The amount of the prizes and the minor details as to size of rooms will be determined at the next meeting of the Trustees. Street Superintendent Enjoined. OAKLAND, March 6.—In the Cemetery Creek Canyon street opening case of Emily F. Pope and Henry Pierce against Street Superintendent C. F. Ott and the city of Oakland, Superior Judge Hall to- day issued a perpetual injunction restrain- ing the Street Superintendent from selling plaintiffs’ property on account of the as- sessment levied on their lands for the street opening. The assessment, moreover, 1s declared null and vold and will have to be made over again. —_—e—————— Revival Services. OAKLAND, March 6. —Rev. Joseph Smith of Philadelphia, a prominent Meth- odist divine, is conducting a ten days’ Pentecostal revival campalgn at the First M. E. Church. Bible readin, are held each afterncon at 2:30 o'clock. be- sides evening services. Much interest is being manifest FIGHT CONVICT-MADE GOODS. Western lum};:tnmi Hope for Re- lief From an Unfair Competition. A movement is on foot headed by the Manufacturers’ and Producers’ Associa- | tion to revive the crusade against theship- ping into this State goods made by con- victs in_prisons of other States of the Union. en this body was organized the matter of convict-made goods was about the first to be investigated, and a vast amount of data was gathered showing that_the State of California was and is the dumping ground of the products of all the prisons in the country. Efforts were made then to have the national authori- ties pass laws by which the West would be protected from convict competition against ‘free labor, but the effort failed. e matter was not allowed to rest, for as soon as Congressman Jullus Kahn went to Washington he started the ball rolling with another biil which the man- ufacturers of the West appreciated, and urged the other Pacific Coast representa- tives In Congress to support. e effort does not end here, for the association has decided to call upon all of the commer- clal, industrial and labor union bodies of the State to rally to its support. —_———————— Six Favorites in Front. NEW ORLEANS, March 8.—Favorites finish- od first in each of the six races which com- posed to-day’'s card. The track was fast and the weather fine. Resulta: One Mile, selling— jueath won, Sun God e o ':{llrfl Time, 3:30%. One ot ite Seidenbach third. Time, 3:20. % handicap—] Six ; Himtine - won, Alex second, Jim Gore 11 third. Y Time, 1:18%. One mile and an eighth—Northumberiand won, Jennle F second, Clarence B third. Time, % One mile, nlllmg:fllr second, Wedding Guest Fitzhugh won. Rodd third. Time, 1 AD SENT FREE T0 MEN A Most Remarkable Remedy That Quiekly lo'no;u Lost Vigor 0 Men. i g% i | g EE: HH ¢ 8 i%fs i i H '.-?: ig ot i : : ] i | ; | | E | i P il H " | B 3 ] ® E