The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-24
OAKLAND = ALAMEDA,
The Money Is Available for the
Lake Boulevard.
Identification Of Rem ains-Mrs. Walker Sur,
Of Her Divorce-A Launch Postponed.
The Pimentals Separated at Last.

An inquiry was made of Auditor Snow
yesterday as to the condition of the funds
with reference TO the payment of the $40, coo
appropriated by ordinance on Monday even
ing for the commencement OF the work on
the Lake Merritt boulevard. and he was of
the opinion that with economy in manage
ment of the finances there would be no diff
Guilty in providing for the appropriation as
demanded by the ordinance.
The remains of the man run over on Mon
day night were identified yesterday by H.
Wendte as his cousin, Hermann Behling,
native OF Germany, aged 80. A verdict of
accidental death was rendered last evening
The remains will be buried at 3 o'clock this
afternoon.
The large four-masted barkentine Charles
+. Croker was not launched yesterday on
account of the lack of depth Of water. The
launch will take place at 10 o'clock this
morning.
WALKER WILL NOT CONTEST.
Joseph Walker, whose wife sued him for
a divorce on account of his desertion two
years ago, has appeared and admitted the
allegations of the complaint, and states that
lie will not contest the suit. Mrs. Walker
found that her recreant spouse had located
IN Fresno County and was doing well. She
enj0ined the sale of his property. The
property interests, II is understood, will be
settled out Of court.
Judge Ellsworth yesterday granted a di-
vorce to James NJ. Pimental from Amelia
Pimental on the ground of desertion, and
vacated the former order granting alimony.
Mrs. Pimental brought the suit, but on
cross-c0mplaint the court has granted the
divorce to the defendant.
A petition was filed by the Trustees of the
Grace Congregational Church, at Mission
San Jose, yesterday, to the Superior Court,
to be allowed to mortgage its property for
the sum of S575.
Charles McWorthy pleaded guilty to petty
larceny on Monday but he was yesterday
charged with burglary for another one of his
exploits.
AND THEY WERE DIVORCED.
Bird ilena G: Gardner was granted divorce
from George Gardner, on the ground of inf
deity. A suit some time ago was dismissed
brought on the ground of cruelty, but few
days later the new complaint was filed.
Mrs. Gardner was allowed to resume her
maiden name Of Hemer.
1t was stated yesterday in behalf of
CnarleS Troy, the young man charged on
Monday with grand larceny for shatching a
purse from lazy on the street, that he had
been sick for some time and was out of his
mind at the time. The examination will be
held in the Police Court this morning.
The sudden death of Charles Wcodman,
the prineipal-elect of Tompkins School at
San Leandro, was a surprise to all and
matter Of regret 1t is not yet settled who
will be chosen to fill the vacancy.
The Board Of Public Works yesterday re-
served its decision on the investigation of
the charges against Special Officer Paulson
until the next meeting on account of the alb
senee OF Commissioner Fitzgerald.
Mrs. Amanda K. Stowell was examined
yesterday and committed to the Naps
Asylum. Her mania is suicidal.
WEST OAKLAND ASSOCIATION.
at meeting of the Executive Committee
OF the West Oakland Improvement Associa-
ton, at the residence of Rev. j. B. Mentally,
II was decided last evening to present to the
City Council all options obtained up to the
first meeting in January, and to ask the
council to submit PROPOSITION for the ia
suance of bonds both for the park and the
boulevard to vote Of the people at an early
uate. COMMITTEES was also appointed to
entire city. 'S