The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, June 23, 1902, Page 7

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL. MONDAY, JUNE 23, 1902. (o] ' s CHARITIES OF OAKLAND RICHER THROUGH GENEROSITY OF ELKS Various Fair Committees Meet and Authorize Director General Schiueter to Announce That No Charge Would Be Made for Concessions Conducted by Several Benevolent Organizations AKLAND, June 22.—To-day was a day of congratulation, figures and charity among the Elks of Oak- land The congratulation was among the members of the order because of the successful ending of the street fair and carnival. The figures were those being made by Director Gen- eral Schiueter and his corps of assistants. The cha came when a meeting was beld of various committees and Di- neral Schlueter was authorized announce to all charitable organiza- that the Elks would make no e for concessions conducted by them at the various organizations would lowed to retain their gross receipts. s is an important matter to the g Women's Christian Association, Oakl Home, Fabiola Hespital, e Free Kindergarten and New Century Club, for it means that these organizations will be given every cent they collected during the carnival. These societies agreed to pay into the treasury of the Elks’ carnival committee 10 per cent of their receipts. This money was to be applied upon the construction of the booths, lights and similar expenses which the Elks had to pay, and it was estimated that this percentage would just & t pay what these items would cost. bhe ladies were highly pleased, however, when they learned of the action taken by the Elks LIVE UP TO PRINCIPLES. 3 Director General Max Schlueter stants and committeemen to- figured upon the splendid success of the carnival it was the unani- mous opinion of those present that one of the cardinal principles of the Elks or- Ger should be fully lived up to in this case, and that the ladles who conducted 4 be permitted to keep thelr ipts and whatever expenses v the Elks for buflding d be paid from the gen- d. Director General ter was authorized to announce to the ladies that no settlement of any kind would be expected from them and taat their percentage would be donated by the Elks lodge. This means that about $300 in cash is donated to five charities by the FALLING WALLS | INJURE GUESTS St. James Hotel in Dal- las Collapses at Night. DALLAS, Tex., June 23.—At 2:06 this (Monday) morning the center section of the St. James Hotel, located at Main mdi Murphy streets, collapsed without warn- | g and thirteen men were carried down ) with the debris without a single fatality. For a few minutes after the crash it was thought several lives h2d been lost, but by quick work firemen and policemen res- cued all those who had mnot escaped through their own efforts. The escape of those who were taken from the debris was marvelous, as there were tons of brick, mortar and woodwork sled in above where they were found. | Three men who were on the third floor | ere tho\’filhl to be the most serfously in- jured ey are: J. Fife fell from third floor “to the round, badly lacerated and suffering ?mm shock; 3 ¥F. Hoffman, serious cut in leg and suffering from shock; J. Ross, thought to be injured internally. Others injured, but not seriously, are: James Nolan, officlal scorer of the Texas League in Dallas and well known in Gal- | veston and New Orleans; Bert Windrey, hurt about shoulders and head; F. M. | Shasche, bruised slightly about legs; H. | F. Jenkins, hurt about head; N. H. Dil- lon, one leg slightly injured. W. H. Fletcher, manager of the St | James Hotel, his wife and two daughters escaped unharmed. The Sherman lodging-house, which is next door to the St. James, also fell, but all the guests escaped. The proprietor, a man named severe scal McDonald, escaped with a wound. Big Gun Is Finished. { NEW YORK, June 23—A 1$-inch gun, the largest in the world, will be com- pleted at Waterviiet arsenal by Wednes- day and sent to the United States Gov- ernment proving grounds at Sandy Hook. Its operations are expected to astonish the world. It is the most powerful weapon yet devised by man, and is ex- pected to revolutionize the art of n- making. The work upon this gun has been going on for years. Monster cranes have been constructed in order that the varl- parts of the record-beaking gun may be conveniently shifted. e i Two Young Women Killed by Train. EEATTLE, Wash., June 22.—Miss Helen Stratton and Miss Emma Ramstead ‘were instantly kilied by a Northen Pacific pas- senger train at O'Brien, thirteen miles south of Seattle, last evening and James Miller was so seriously injured that he died three hours later. The three, with Benjamin ©O. Winkler, were in a buggy crossing the rails when the train came upon them I St 3 SOME OF THE MEN WHO MADE THE ELKS' FAIR A SUCCESS. Elks, ranging in amounts from $25 to the Emeryville_Free Kindergarten to about $75 to the Young Women's Christian As- sociation. ““We have made a success of the car- nival?”’ sald Director General Schlueter, “and we want to be just as liberal as possible. The Elks were organized for charity, and it is a very great pleasure for us to be able to help some of the charitable organizations of the town. The Elks will expect nothing from the ladles at all and they will be permitted to re- tain their gross receipts.” NO DRINKING ALLOWED. This action is in line with the original standard set by the Eiks for their car- nival. They decided that the gates should remain closed on Sunday; that no liquors should be sold on the grounds, though $100 a day was offered for a bar concession; that no slot machines should be permitted, though big percentages were offered for the privilege, and as a result there was BERKELEY NEEDS MPROVEMENTS Better Police Force and Fire Department Desired. BERKELEY, June 22.—Many of the prominent business men of the town, to- gether with the Board of Trade, are en- deavoring to put in motion movements looking toward improvements in the town compimensurate with its ever-increasing pobulation. The reorganization and ex- nsion of the police force and the sup- lanting of the present volunteer fire de- partment by a paid department adequate to the needs of the rapidly growing town are the two reforms toward which action is now being agitated. The wholly inadequate police force was first exploited by Marshal Kerns at a re- cent meeting of the Town Board. At pres- ent one Marshal and four deputies have to cover an area half as large as that of Oakland. The fruitlessness of their en- deavors is shown by the increasing num- ber of hold-ups and house-breaking cases during the last year. Relative to this matter Lyman Al- kfla president of the Board of Trade, said: ““There are man{ towns in the State of the size of Berkeley which have a regu- larly uniformed police force. That we have none is a matter of general concern to the residents of this town. I feel that that improvement is imperative.” ‘The recently established system of fire alarms, while generally deemed a step in the right direction, does not meet the de- mands of Berkeley property owners. R. C. Staats, secretary of the Board of Trade, is very posigive in his belief that a paid fire department is necessary. “If we want to have lower rates of in- surance and consequently more business here in Berkeley,” said he, “we must have 2 more adequate fire department. As it is, when we have any kind of a fire we have to bring engines out from Oakland to handle it. The trouble is that the large roperty owners, who most need the serv- ices of an efliclent fire department, are just the people who do not want to see the taxes raised for the purpose of pay ing for this improvement.” F. L. Naylor, president of the First Na- tional Bank, had this to say of the pro- posed improvements: “It is certain that an adequate police force and fire department are indispensa- ble to the increasing needs of Berkeley. The trouble is that Berkeley 1s rapidly becoming a city, but that its inhabitants won't recognize it as anything more than a town and don’t care to pay for much neéded improvements.” If domestic life has its cares and re- sponsibilities—and what life has not?—it miso has its sweetness and its consola- tions, its joys and its benefits, that are infirfely superior to anything that can sibly be obtained in hotels or flats.— dies’ Home Journal, not a drunken person in the premises and not a disturbance occurred. The largest day during the week was the closing day, when 380,328 people paid to pass through the gates. Itis estimated that 25,000 of these were present.in the grening, and more than 5000 of these came from San Francisco. The next largest day was “Woodman day,” on Thursday, when more than 20,000 people paid to pass the gates. Elks’ night, on Monday, had slightly less than 20,000 paid admissions. The paid attendan during_the week was 132,997. The EIks have on hand about | $27,000 in cash and their profits will be be- tween $12,000 and $15,000. It will be a week or more before the exact figures are known. These profits will be applied upon the furnishing of the new Elks’ Hall, which is about to be erected. It is esti- mated that visitors from San Francisco and surrounding citles left as much money in Oakland as was taken out by | the concessions at the fair. MUSIC WAS EXCELLENT. It is probable that the fair directly and indirectly set in circulation and motion $100,000 in money, which was spent inside | and outside of the grounds for lighting, decorations, in restaurants and among the merchants of Oakland™ These are the fig- ures which have caused congratulation | among the Elks of Oakland. Not a little of the success of the event was due to the excellent musical pro- | grammes that were offered. The music | committee determined to make this a fea- ture and succeeded. This was one of the big items of expense, $1500 being spent for melody. Joseph Callaghan, who is a mem- | ber of Oakland Lodge, undertook the o ganization of a complete band and su in a way that pleased even the most fastidious members of the music committee. It was announced to-night that the win- ner of the horse and buggy at the gues: ing contest booth was L. A. Swift of Oak- land. The number of shot and walnuts in the jar prepared for the guessing was 15, 393, and Mr. Swift guessed 15,400. J. C. Hanna, chairman of the ticket committee, is preparing a tabular state- ment of the receipts showing the exact amount of business done by each con- cession, the returns from the gate, and | from every feature of the carnival. Mr. | Hanna originated a system of keeping | the accounts between the Elks and tho | concessioners that saved /the Elks much money. It put a complete check on the various concessions, and to his work is attributed not a little of the financial suc- cess of the fair. SUMMER SPENT IN HARD STUDY College Instructors Pur- sue Special Research Abroad. BERKELEY, June 22.—Many of the prominent professors and heads of depart- ments at the University of California have embraced the opportunity to devote the summer vacation to individual re- search in the special lines of study to which they devote themselves during the college term. With the closing of the col- lege year a general exodus of the faculty to the East, to Europe and the Orient has followed. Professor Charles M. Gayley, the head of the English department, will continue his literary work this summer as editor- in-chief of the Recpresentative English Comedies, a series of volumes upon which he has been working for the past four years. The Macmillan Company will bring out the first volume in the fall. Professor John Fryen, head of the de- partment of Orlental languages, left for China directly after the closing of the col- lege term on May 12. He will spend- the summer in his official residence at Peking, ‘which the Chinese Government has deeded to him in perpetuity as a reward for his services to the Emperor. Dlring his pres- ent trip, Professor Fryer will make a special effort to reconcile the Emperor to the sweeping changes demanded by the" popular party in Southern China. Protessor John Lauson, head of the ge- ology department, has in view an extend- ed geological trip through Yosemite and King River canyon. Henry T. Senger, assoclate professor of German, has departed for a year of study and literary work in Germany. The suc- cess of his recent translation of “Undine" resulted in a flattering offer from a Chi- cago firm of publishers for a like study in germanics. He will begin his new book at Marburg Unlversity. “You're a stranger to me,” said the prominent politician whom the shabby genteel person had accosted on the steps of the Capitol at Washington, “and hardly feel like lending you money with- out some kind of security. Have you any- thing to put up?”’ “Nothing, sir, but my handshake,” re- plied the shabby genteel person, tendering it at the proper elevation with great dig- nity.—Chicaga_Tribune. “Won't it be splendid when we can talk to the people on Mars!” exclaimed Mr Meekton's wife. Mr. Meekton roused himself from his semi-doze and exclaimed: “What's the matter, haven’t gotten all through wi Henrietta! You h_the peo- YOONG THUES PERPETANTE FOUL CAIME Assail and Hideously Abuse Middle-Aged ‘Woman. Mrs. George Somers the Victim of Brutal Outrage. ———— Her to Vacant Lot and Sub- ject Her to Revolting Indignities. Mrs, George Somers, a middle-aged Ger- man woman, was brutally assaulted last night_by a gang of about ten ruffians near her home on Dore street, near Bry- ant. The woman was subjected to the meost brutal and revolting treatment, and when Police Officer Patrick Sullivan, at- tracted by the scuffle, ran to her rescue, he found her almost dead from fright and from the beating she had received. A At the time of the attack, Mrs. Somers, who is the wife of George Somers, a junk dealer, was on her way home. She en- countered the gang of hoodlums when she had almost reached her own door. They seized her and despite her screams dragged her into a vacant lot. ‘When Police Officer Sullivan arrived on the scene the ruffians left their victim, who was too weak to rise from the side- walk, and fled. Sullivan gave chase and captured a young hoodlum named Richard Tobin. He was taken to the Southern Station, but denled that he was impli- cated in the outrage. ‘When the outrage was reported at po- lice headquarters several officers were detailed on the case. Mrs. Somers is in a very precarious con- dition and it is doubtful if she will be able to ldentify any of her assailants. In order to stifle her screams they filled her mouth with sand, which nearly strangled her. The police hope to cap- ture the other members of the gang to- day. KNOCKED DOWN AND ROBBED BY FOOTPADS Conrad Kirschner Held Up at Ninth and Folsom Streets and Relieved of Valuables. ‘While on his way home last night Con- rad Kirschner was attacked by two foot- | pads at the corner of Ninth and Folsom streets. He was knocked down and re- lleved of a gold watch, three gold rings and $15 in coin. After completing the rob- bery the footpads made their escape. The hold-up was reported to the police, and Officer E4A Owens was detalled to run down the robbers. Kirschrnet was not severely injured. Burglars Enter a Saloon. OAKLAND, June 22.—By forcing/a rear door last_night at Gabella & Co.'s sa- loon, 864 Broadwag', burglars gained en- trance and stole from the cash reg- ister. IN OAKLAND SOCIETY. OAKLAND, June 22.—The marriage of Miss Bettie Lefkovitz and David Bercovich was sol- emnized to-day at the family residence in East Oakland. The wedding was a very ouiet af- fair, owing to & recent bereavement. 2 . v e Miss Isabelle Richards was the hostess re- cently at a pleasant dance and party at the Hotel Touraine. The dining-room was taste- tully decorated with palms and other potted plants and dancing was enjoved until a late hour. About seventy-five guests were present and those who did not care to dance engaged in whist or ping-pong !n the parlors. Mrs. Richards was assisted in her duties as hostess by Mrs, H, G. Morrow, Misses May and Maud Myer, Miss Lucile Webster and Miss Winifred Downey. was that of Miss Alice Sohst and Harry E. El- 18th at Trinity Episcopal Church. Bakewell officiated. ‘After the church ceremony an elaborate wed- ding supper was served at the home of the bride’s father, J. F. W. Sohst. Mr. and Mrs. Bifen are both weil known in this city and have a large circle of friends. They have not yet returned from their wedding journey. 5 ierle The Mystic Mandolin Club was entertained last week by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eider. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs, C. G, Forester, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elder, Mr. and Mrs. A, Victor, Mrs. Burling, Miss Dalsic Falconer, Miss Elizabeth Stevens, Miss Agnes ©C. Allen, Miss Alice Sharp, Miss Mae Allen, M. J. Silver, D. Stocking, P. J. Allen, Dr. Schultyze, George E. B.urlh:z. G. W. Paterson, A ping-pong party was given by Miss Bertha Young_last Tuesday, her sister, Mrs. Joseph Louls Howard, being the guest of honor. The prize was carried off by Miss Bessle Palmer. About twenty guests enjoyed the afternoon. R A farewell tea was given by Mrs. C. R. Chidsen last Thursday in honor of Mrs Vickers-Charan, who Wil leave shortly to up her residence in England. .- moe take The members of the Sierra Club, numbering 125 ladies and gentlemen, will leave to-morrow. for Kings River canyon. They are going in a special car and will be absent three or four weeks. In the party will be Mr. and Mrs, J. N. Le Corte, Dr. Vida Redington, Miss Lena Redington, Miss Bertha Knox, Victor: Hender- son, Professor I, Flagg and Duncan McDuffee, e A e R s War Medals tor Women. The military medal of France has just been conferred upon some half-dozen wo- men. Foremost among these is Mlle. Dodu, the woman Wwho through her knowledge of telesraphy was enabled to tap the wires worked by the Prussians and so obtained valuable information for the use of the French general. Mme. Renon, by profession a painter, won the medal when in the war of 187 she devoted herself to her countrymen as an army nurse, and in the perform- ance of such duties was wounded dur- ing an engagement. Mme. Laurin, who wears five medals, actually fought as » soldier in the ranks of the Third Regiment of Zouaves and Was taken prisoner and then escaped. —_——e—————— — CRAM'S SUPERIDR ATLAS, A car-lond of Call Superior Atlases has arrived and they are now ready for distribu. tion. All subscribers to The Call are entitled.to a copy ot (lis great Look at the prem- fum rate of $1 50. Out of town subscribers desiring = copy of this splendid prem- fum will be supplied on re. ceipt of $1 50, Al mall orders will be shipped by ex- press at subscriber’s expenwse. ple of thiu‘ earth, have you?’'--Washing- ton Star. Crowd of Ruffians Attack He;, Drag Light re- | freshments were served during the evening. | One of the prettiest weddings of the week | fen, which took place on the evening of the | Rev. John OAKLAND COUNCILMAN PASSES TO LAST REST Charles A. Bon, Prominent as a Vineyardist, Dies After an lllness of Two Months, Severe Hemorihage Being the Cause of His Taking Off—Funeral Will Be Held Tuesday | Liquor-Liaden Picnicker AKLAND, June 22.—After an ill- ness of two months, which be- | came serious ten days ago, City Councilman Charles A. Bon, a prominent vineyardist, died at 9:45 this morning at his residence, 3699 Telegraph avenue. Councilman Bon's condition became critical during the last forty-eight hours. Although his physician, Dr. O. D. Hamlin, did not give up hope until near the end, he could offer little encouragement to the patient’s relatives and friends. Death was due to a complication of troubles, started from an attack of jaundice. Mr. Bon had apparently been improving until ten days ago, when he was stricken on the street with a severe hemorrhage. Friends hastened the sufferer home in a carriage and from that time he began to fail. Councilman Bon was born July 29, 1864, or nearly thirty-eight years ago, in San Francisco. His father, the late Jean B. Bon, was one of the earliest pioneers of Callfornia, and for many years was a leading Importer of European wares and products. At the age of 5 vears, the boy with his family came to Oakland, which was _his _home continuously until his death. Mr. Bon was educated in the public schools of Oakland, and was a graduate of the University of California. After his g':-adua(lon he became asso- ciated with the importing firm of Carpen- tier & Co. of San Francisco. Later he had the management of his father’s es- tate. His connection with the firm of Chauche & Bon, proprietors of the Mont Rouge vineyards at Livermore, began about seven years ago, after the demise of A. G. Chauche, who married Bon's sister on his deathbed. Mr. Bon became | the active manager of the vineyards and | conducted the business with his sister as | a co-partner. The Mont Rouge product, both red and white wines, is among the leading brands in this State. The deceased vineyardist never took an | active interest in Oakland politics until the last municipal campaign, when he was nominated as a Councilman-at-large {Looks for Activity on ’Change After the Coronation. LONDON, June 22.—Nothing occurred jon the Stock Exchange during the last week to encourage a rise. On the con- trary, the market sagged somewhat un- | der the big outstanding bull account. | American shares were the exception, how- ever, and almost all American securities | improved. This fmprovement did not ap- ply to TUnited States steel common, { which was down slightly. The approach- {ing coronation and the shortest settle- ment period in the history of the Stock Exchange have tended to reduce business i0 a minimum and no one expects any | activity until after the coronation. It is ! an interesting question whether or not business will increase then, but the crit- ics generally express the belief that it will._ A large amount of dividend money will be released next July and this money | will seek reinvestment. The railroads appear to be reaping the | bénefits of improvements and economies 5rd unless the general business of the country declines operators look for bet- ter times for the remainder of this year. BERLIN, June 22.—Transactions on the Toerse have grown so light that opera- tors are agitating for _shorter hours; some demand that the Boerse close at 2 o’clock in the afternoon, while others ask that it be closed two or three days a week | through the months of Jyly and August. Domestic government securities were quiet last week, but quotations are main- tained. Among the foreign government securities Russian four per cents enjoyed the preference. Domestic rails were so sluggish that on scme days they were not quoted. Cana- dian Pacifics now enjoy greater favor with Berlin buyers. Shares of the Ham- burg-American and North German Lloyd lines weakened on reports of a,poorer freight market, and Hamburg and Bre- men sold shares of both companles in Berlin. These shares have now lost al- most all their recent advance, which re- sulted from the publication of the con- tracts made by the German steamship companies with the Atlantie shipping combines. . "ihere were hardly any transactions in Lank stocks here last week. Industrials of all classes were weak, orders for iron | icsing from 2 to 4 points. Operators in Berlin continue to discuss the probable effect of the American coal gtrike upon the German iron situation, and many of them argue that the strike must result in Increased American buy- ing in Germany, as supplies in the Unit- ca States diminish. 'he qbundance' of money continues unabated and rates are casy. It is not believed that the semi- annual settlement will canse any marked cifect on money market values, AMATEUR NIGHT AT THE RELIANCE CLU3 Six Four-Round Contests, Which Marks Abandonment of Professionalism. OAKLAND, June 22.—Amateur boxing exhibitions will be resumed by the Reli- ance Athletig Club on the evening of June 24, when the first of these entertainments programmed since the club abandoned professionalism will be given. The offi- cials of the Pacific Athletic Assoclation and the Olympic Club are manifesting much interest in the programme, which is exceptionally good. There will be six four-round contests. The main number will be between George Peterson, Olympie Club, and Jim- my Ryan, at 138 pounds. Other matches are as follows: Joe Carroll vs. Charles ‘Weber, at 110 pounds; Jim Kane vs. Lew Powell, at 118 pounds: George Ellis vs. Jack Cordell, at 128 pounds; James Gar- vin vs. Al Whiteman, at 135 pounds: Jerry Kenny vs. Billy Smith, at pounds. I o e e oL LONDON EXPECTS RELIEF SUPPLIES BETTER PRICES POORLY HANDLED —p LATE CITY COUNCILMAN OF OAKLAND WHO PASSED AWAY YESTERDAY. on the Republican ticket, being elected by a large vote. He had served fourteen months of his two years’ term when he died. The vacancy caused by Councilman Bon's death will be fliled by Mayor Bar- stow by appointment. Mr. Bon was a member of San Fran- cisco Lodge No. 3, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks., The surviving family con- sists of a wife, Mrs. Marle 1. Bon, and two young daughters, Helene and Claire. The funeral will be held Tuesday morn- ing at 10 o'clock from the Church of the Sacred Heart, Fortleth street, near Grove. The honorary pall bearers will be A. Wolf, Joseph Ghirardelli, E. M. Hall Jr., D. McMillan, George P. Morrow and Thomas J. McCann. Consul Ayme Hints at Scandal on Volcano Islands. Special Dispatch to The Call. NEW YORK, June 22.—Louis H. Ayme, United States Consul at Guadeloupe and official agent for receiving relief supplies at Martinique, arrived here to-day. He hinted at making in Washington an ex- posure of the manner in which relief funds and supplies had been handled by the authorities in the volcano devastated islands. “I received the supplies that came from | this country,” said he, “‘and handed them over to others. I had to consider thall my jurisdiction ended when I had done | that and that I was then, officially speak- | ing, to close my eyes. I don’t want to say anything about it. I have got to| make a report at Washington. This is the subject that has called me here, but I don’t wish to go into it.”” George Kennan, traveler and autlor, who has been in Martinique on_literary work, and Professor Angelo Heilprin, who went there for the Pnliadelphia Geo- graphical Society, arrived here on the i'ontabella of the Quebec Steamship Com- pany to-day. Nicola E. Parravicino, the itaban Consul at Barbadoes, who lost a little daughter at St. Plerre; Henry C. Medeutl, who is in charge of the kremca West Indies department of a mercantile house and whose brother and sister were killed in the eruption, also arrived from $t. Lucia. The ship brought three survivors of the Roraima. They are Italians. They were at work on the bridge when the eruption occurred and say that all they saw was a sudden burst of flame. As soon as they found that the ship was on fire they start- ed to build a raft, but gave this up and | jumped overboard. After that, they say, | they remembered nothing until they re- gained consclousness on the French cruis: er_Suchert, Mr. Kennan and_Professor Heilprin, both of whom, on June 1, ascended to Mont Pelee’s crater, would not talk for publication. M. de Meguiel, who went for the French Chamber of Commerce with 2200 francs for the sufferers, said that business on the island was demora- lized. Italian Consul Parravicino " said he came to New York on business, and would also go to Philadelphia. “My little daughter,” he said, “was in a /convent near St. Pierre at the time of the eruption, and I found her body &fter a long search.” First Botany Bulletin Published. BERKELEY, June 22.—The first of a ceries of bulletins on botanical subjects was published by the University of Cal- fcrnia to-day. ~The bulletin is on “A Botanical Survey of San Jacinto Moun- tain,” by Harvey M. Hall, M. S. '02. P e e T S Some of Them Stayed Here. A man named Johnson was a candidate for a Consulship, and the Iowa delegation was backing him for the place. A va-| cancy was finily found to which the Pres- ident promised to appoint the candidate. Thereupon, Mr. Johnson went to the State Department to undergo the usual exami- nation as to his fitness. He had no trou- | ble until he reached the sixth question: “How many Hessians came to this coun- try to fight the English?” Johnsor. didn't know, but he did not ropose to be left entirely. This is what | alRIKES OFFIGER WITH A BOTTLE Starts Small Riot on Train. Oakland Bluecoats Respond to a Call and Quell Disturbance. Oakland Office San Francisco Call, 1118 Broadway, June 22. Too much picnic whisky at the outing of the Independent Rifles of San Fran- cisco at Fernbrook Park, Niles Canyon, caused a hot battle to-night on the re- turn trip between Railroad Policeman J. A. Butlersand half a dozen intoxicated picnickers. The fight resulted in the calling out of a squad of Oakland police- men to assist in quelling the disturbancs, which continued at top speed from Niles into Oakland. Here four of the belliger- ents were arrested after more fighting and cast into jail. So vicious were the liquor laden passen- gers that before Decoto, the first station west of Niles, was reached the railroad officers were overpowered, Butler having been hit over the head with a bottle. At Decoto a telephone message was sent to Oakland police headquarters for assist- arce. In response Detective Kyte, Po- licemen Stahl and Scanlan met the picnic train at Broadway and First street. But- ler pointed out the fighters. There was | @ renewal of the battle when the Oakland contingent of bluecoats essayed to make some arrests, John O’'Brien, a shoemaker of San Francisco, who had tried to lay Butler low with the bottle, objected to going with Detective Kyte. It required the use of a strongly planted left hook on O’'Brien’s jaw to convince him that .ie was going. He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon. Joseph Smith, another San Francisco shoemaker, was gathered in for striking Butler with his fists. A charge of bat- tery was placed against him at the City Prison. Charles Powers, a ship fitter, and Thomas Roe, a boiler-maker, both aiso from San Francisco, gave their moral support to the battle against the police- men by numerous loudly proclaimed oaths. Disturbing the peace was the charge filed against them. Butler emerged from the melge with a black eye and scratched face.” He said the crowd started as soon as the train left the park to fight and smash. TO DRAIN SEEPAGE LAND ABOUT FRESNO Important Work to Be Done Under Auspices of University of California. BERKELEY, June 22.—Word has been received by Professor E. W. Hilgard, dean of the college of agriculture at the Uni- versity of California, that Professor EI- wood Mead and Professor J. M. Wilson of the department of irrigation are at Fresno, preparing to _conduct the opera- tions of the United States engineers for ?rxnltnln‘ the seepage lands of that dis- rict. The recent appropriation of Congress of $65,000 for irrigation investigations throughout the United States made possi- ble the much needed surveys to drain what is known as the akkall seepage lands in the Fresno district. The engi- neers under Professor Mead will lay out contour lines only, leaving the wdrk of cnnatl construction to the State Govern- ment, —_———— Dies Without a Physician. OAKLAND, June 22.—Mrs. Elizabeth Ausinder, wife of a San Lorenzo fruit grower, dled last night at her residence in San Lorenzo from an iliness of a week which she did not think serious enough to demand a physician's attention. The Coroner will hold an inquest Tuesday morning at Hayward: —_———— He Showed Fis Star. One of the ‘“‘characters” of Chicago is Inspector Mox Heidelmier of the police force. “Mox,” or the “‘Burgomaster,” as he is called, is a stoc little Luxem- burger, in charge of the “Nord Seit,” lv;'here so many of his fellow countrymen ve. Not long ago he had occasion to use a telephone at a public pay station. He told central that he wanted the East Chicago Avenue police station, giving the number. The answer came back: “Drop in a dime, please. “Vot's dot?” said tre inspector. “Put in a ten-centgpiece.” “Dot’'s a yoke, ain'd 1d? I put money in; I'm on de bolice force.” “That makes no diffcrence.” “OF. don’'d id? Merde you don'd know who I vas. I'm Inspector Mox Heidel- mier. I'll show you my shtar—see!" and the inspector proudly held up to the tel- ephone his silver ew York Times. —_— e ———— Approximately 230,000 cases of Tasman- ian supplies will, during the next three months, be shipped from Hobart for tho English market. Last year the total ship- ments were 12,000 cases less. These ship- ments will be made in sixteen large occan- going steamers. no Good ensugh for anybody! 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