The morning call., 1892-07-24
FROM ACROSS THE BAY.
Walter G. Maddox Creates a Sen.
sati0n.
Death Of Captain Travsrs-Charles A. Wet
more's Financial Standing g-Mrs. Julia
Billings Liberal Donation.

There is a troubled condition of things in
coOred social circles, caused by a card
printed by Walter G. MADDOX, notifying
white and coored folks alike that he is no
longer the promised husband of Miss Val
letta L. Winslow. The latter is an accom-
plished woman living with her parents at
1911 Market street. She has distinguished
herself as a vocalist and elocutionst and
her wedding with Maddox, who holds q
good position with the railroad ct Fourth
and Townsend streets. was looked forward
to as great social event by the higher class
of colOred people
Maddox in his card SAYS: THE reasons
that oeeasioned me to act as / did were good
and sufficient, but notvith standing this the
young lady still retains and continues to
wear the diamond engagement ring" lie
stated after the publication of tie card tn at
he wanted to be trusted by her and her
family. but that her mother would never
permit her TO go out with him unless she
accompanied them. This was the only rea-
son he gave for not wanting to marry.
Mrs. Winslow said that She guessed ii
was her fault, but that Letta didn't care
much anyhow, and that she was not any
stricter with her daughter in Walters
company that upon all other occasions.
Il think Walter must be crazy" she said
the ring" said Miss Winslow. "If l had
broken off the engagement it would be dif-
ferent. lie gave 1t to me on the day | was
q and said it was birthday gift as well as
an engagement ring.
HE wrote to me on June Is suddenly
breaking the engagement without any
reason, and | believe there is woman in
the case. He demanded the return OF the
ring and said he would publish me in the
San Francisco. Chicago and Oakland papers
Ns,1l -,
to be careful. | don't want any notoriety.
Oh. dearl 1t Is too ridiculous for anything.
/ really don't know what Walter means"
DEATH OF CAPTAIN TRAvERs.
Captain l.. w. Travers, who has been ly-
ing seriously i'll for long time, died at his
home, 9l7 Jefferson street, at A. NJ. yester-
day. He was Pilot Commissioner under
Governor Perkins for several years. He
was prominent IN fraternal circles and was
a pioneer. having come here in 1S49, and eu-
gagged in business as snipbroker. He con-
tracted IN grippe last winter and this re-
suited In paralysis.
Charles A. Wetmore, who recently as
signed his Crests Blanca vineyard to the
Sheriff because of the opportunities of q
host OF small creditors, has filed a complete
statement of his assets and liabilities, show
ing that he can pay all his creditors in full.
The vineyard is valued at $4,000. and is
mortgaged for S23, 900. Over and above the
debts that are secured he owes 1852. and
he says that after all claims are met he Will
lave money left.
THE SCHOOL LOTS.
The School Directors went to Peralta
Heights yesterday to make an inspection OF
sites offered for a schoolhouse. Out of 10
only Six were regarded as worthy of con-
sideration. and out of these location will
be selected.
This years school enrolment Is as fol-
lows: Cole SIS. Durant 9l2, Franklin 665.
Garfield 4T5. Grant 1884, Harrison 261. High
652. Lafayette go. Lincoln 731. Prescott
S75, SWEET Ill Total, 6459.
Ike annual report of the Board of Health
shows that there have been SS2 deaths in
Oakland the past year, Of whom 167 ere
under one year of age. There were I29 in
the First Ward, $50 in the Second, lO9 in
the Third, ITO in the Fourth, 81 in the
Fifth, III in the Sixth and 115 In the
Seventh. The greatest number was 40 in
December, the largest ever known in the
city.
BIG DONATION.
Mrs. Julia Billings. widow of the late
Frederick +. Billings. has donated 50,OO0
10 endow the chair of the Frederick Bill