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The morning call., 1893-02-17
ACROSS THE BAY.
A Farmer Burned to Death
in DeCOtO.
Track-Laying for an Electric Road
Extension - Morse to Prove His
Charge-Aiameda Politics.

NJ. s. Pimentel. Portuguese farmer liv-
ing near Decoto, is supposed to have been
burned to death early yesterday morning.
His barn was consumed by fire, and the
charred remains of man were found among
the embers. Pimentel has not been seen,
and there is no other conclusion but that
the remains are his. The origin of the fire
is unknown. Two valuable horses, lot of
farming machinery and several tons of hay
were destroyed, entailing loss of about
$1,000
Thanksgiving was commenced on the West
Twelfth-street electric road yesterday.
Five blocks we're completed. David Rather
ford, superintendent of the work, began 1t
by driving silver spike. 1t is not yet an
nounced 10 as whether F. NJ. Smith or the
Southern Pacific is building the road.
H. n. Morse of East Oakland, who de-
manded the removal of City Engineer Nor
gan on charge of incompetency. has been
invited To appear before The Board OF Pub
lie Works and substantiate bis charges.
Judge Ogden filed with the clerk Of the
Board oil Supervisors yesterday his resIgna-
ton as Police Court Judge. lie Immediately
alter ward took the oath Of office as Superior
Court Judge.
Mrs. Blanche Walkerley, widow of the
late William Walkerley, will leave for New
York next Saturday, and the announcement
is made that she is to be married TO Arthur
Rogers She settled her second annual ac-
count as guardian OF her minor son yester-
day. Both she and the son get S4l6 per
month from Walkerley's estate.
The Highland Park and Fruitvale Rail-
road Company and the Alameda. Oakland
and Piedmont Company have joined forces
in proposition TO build an electric road
from Thirteenth avenue and East Eleventh
street TO Eleventh ard Washington, nearly
along the same route as that now occupied
by the Sessions line TO Eighth and Broad
way. They have applied for a franchise.
The Alameda MaeadamiZing Company
has purchased the property OF the Piedmont
Paving Company for $1,000.
The morning call., 1893-02-17
BROTHERS MEET.
Sergeant Harmon Has Strange but
Pleasant Meeting.

A handsome man of middle age walked
into the Central station of the old City Hall
yesterday morning and leaned against the
railing until he could engage the attention
of Sergeant Harmon, who was then on duty
and very busy.
When the sergeant had a breathing spell
he looked up at the stranger and in bust
nesslike way asked with some asperty:
well, sir; what can do for you?"
81 was looking for Sergeant Harmon"
was the simple response.
Ppm your man. then. What is ?"
al wanted to shake hands with him." was
the meek rejoinder.
The hand was extended and shake was
INDUCED in, during which the stranger
remarked:
my name is Harmon"
SIS that SOP" asked the sergeant. There
are many Harmons. Where do you come
from?"
From Baltimore. Don't you know me P"
No. sir; must say you have the advan-
tage Of ME"
my name is F. Cook Harmon. and Pm
your brother whom you have not seen for
forty years"
That settled it. The veteran sergeant was
temporarily unstrung. but soon regained
his senses and embraced his loDg-lost
brother.
Harmon the elder procured a leave OF alb
brother who was only 8 years old when he
left home.
+. G. Harmon Is a prosperous business
man Of Baltimore, who is out here on
visit OF pleasure.
He is pleased with everything that he has
seen except Chinatown. which he declares
would have been demolished in any Eastern
CITY.
The morning call., 1893-02-17
Alameda,

The committee of the Improvement Asso-
citation To suggest q special exhibit of Ala
media for The Worlds Fair met last evening,
but none of the members could suggest any,
thing that would serve to advertise Alameda
as place of residence. j. E. Barber
thought that a relief map of the encinal on
" hicn Alameda is located, showing its loca-
tion with reference 10 San Francisco and
Oakland, would be an attractive design,
while others of the committee favored a
painting to supply the deficiency oil the
Yeliand pain ting. A subcommittee con-
si,tng Of }. b. Lanktree, W. j. Hamilton
and j. L. Barter was appointed to waltupon
the Board of Supervisors and learn II they
would appropriate some money from the
county treasury to assist in making an ex-
hibit
Judge Peckham created a surprise yes
terdsy by Diminishing the charges of mali
eieus mischief against twelve of the twenty
three boys who were arrested by the police
for breaking fences, removing gates and
committing similar acts on the night OF st.
Valentines day. Several eases were tried
before Recorder st. Sure, who found the
boys guilty and sentenced them to lay
small lines.
The executive committee of the Republic
can party has adopted resolution favoring
a non-partisan convention and giving the
Democrats equal representation. The fact
has been communicated to the executive
committee of the Democrats, and il now
remains for the latter to suggest the day
when the convention shall be held
The morning call., 1893-02-17
SMALL TALES OF A BIG CITY.

Harry Edwards was arrested last night for
grand larceny for having, II Is charged, stolen a
waich from James Hurley. tie Induced Hurley
to play at the paddock game and bet on the result
Annie j. McAndtews was yesterday awarded
by Judge Hunt 81 for damages TO her reputa-
ton. She claimed $4,000. The defense was
that the plaintiff had a child born before mar
riage.
James Lavrle. who was witness for the de-
Tense In the case OF Henry Mullen, charged with
burglary. was arrested yesterday on an order
from Judge Wallace for perjury. committed
While giving testimony.
Judge Trout yesterday overruied the demurrer
10 the complaint OF M. b. Dodge against the
trustees OF The Progressive Society OF Spiritual.
lists. The Judge also Issued an Injunction
restraining the defendants from dlvefting the
funds OF The Eunce sleeper trust.
number Of japanese servants from the 81.
Nicholas Hotel, on Markst street, were present
IN Judge Joachmsen's court yesterday morning,
10 testify In the case OF one of their number who
Is charged by Mrs. Downs with battery. The
case was continued until next week.
In the action OF Ernest Butler against the
Ferries and Cliff House Railway Conn any TO re
head Will u bell punch by one OF the company 8
conductors. while riding on one OF The cars. The
Jury last evening gave verdict for the plaintiff,
assessing the damages at $500.
George Altrup was before Judge Campbell yes
terday Tor examination on charge OF having
threatened To take the life OF his wife, but upon
his promise not 10 carry his threats into exeeu-
lion the proceedings were dismissed. Altrup
was recently released from the penitentlary at
ST. Quentin, where he served a term for mayhem
committed In billing of his wlfe's nose.
The morning call., 1893-02-17
Worlds Fair PennIe BUSY

The California Board Of Worlds Fair
Commissioners held a meeting yesterday.
Major J. B. Lauck was appointed to attend
to the transportation of the California ex-
hibits to Chicago. Two representatives
from Sacramento County were present and
asked that instead of the two small sections of
space upon the floor Of the California build
ing, which had been allotted TO them, that
county be given one large space. fhe mat
ter was taken under advisement
Miss Mary Z. Bates applied for the con-
tract for decoration Of the California build
ing, and was given enough encouragement to
warrant her in getting her plans aud specif-
tiOns ready. She has promised that she
will hand in her report at their next Tues
day session. There has been but $1,000 APP
pr0priated for this feature, and Miss Bates
is little in doubt as to whether she can do
her reputation justice with only that sum
10 work with
The board met at the Palace last night
and listened to the reports of their commit
tees, but, with the exception Of one, these
reports were not OF interest The eXcep-
tion was In the case o. the committee APP
pointed to visit the Mechanics Fair and
report which exhibits were considered fit
for the great exposition. The board will
visit the fair to-day and verify this report.
The morning call., 1893-02-17
FONG CHONG DEAD.
Another Highlander Pistol Claims q;
Victim.

Fong Chong, the Chinese storekeeper who
was shot by a highlander in front of S24
Washington street on Tuesday night, died
yesterday afternoon in the Receiving Hos
pital. His case was really hopeless from
the first. The shots from All Lum's pistol
penetrated his lung, and another bullet
struck All Dock in the thigh.
All Dock is doing well and will probably
recover.
Fopg Chong was q doctor residing on
Washington street, anu the two shots which
took effect in his body were fired from be-
hind.
The murderer escaped capture at the Time
By the iron door route.
The affair was the result of the recovery
by ChoDg OF his wife and daughter, who
were stolen by All Lum.
Chong had been warned of his danger. but
professed ignorance of the Identity of his
assaiiant, beyond stating that he believed
that the latter bore the name OF Lum.
The death Of Fong Chong may introduce
vendetta into tie programme OF the CHI
mesa New Year
The morning call., 1893-02-17
RerkeIeV-

Next Friday evening the Berkeley stu
dents will meet In the rooms Of the Oakland
Canoe Club for the purpose of completing
the organization of their boat club. Two
dollars and fifty cents will be the yearly
membership dues or $50 for life member
ship.
Wednesday evening the South Berkeley
Improvement Club held its meeting at the
Ashby-avenue Hall, NJ. w. j. Wright was
chairman of the meeting. and Town Clerk
Spear was present by request to inform the
club on matters pertaining to town govern
ment.
Speeches were made on the way South
Berkeley Is lighted, it being often in total
darkness. and for this reason alone was 1t
possible that such an outrage as was perpe-
trated last week on Adeline avenue could
occur. The residents of the Claremont dis
trict expressed their desire that the electric
light sy stem be extended to their foothil
portion OF the town. as they pay fair por-
lion OF the towns taxes with but little re-
turn. The club expressed its discomfort in
t. delay of the construction Of the main
south-line sewer. The president was au-
thorized to call a special meeting to consider
the matter OF a change i'll government of
Berkeley, the opinion of the thirty men,
bers present being in favor of reincorpora-
ton as a city Of the fifth class.
The morning call., 1893-02-17
WHITES SUCCESSOR.
Lieutenant ComStock Promoted Cap
tain of the Fire Patrol.


At the meeting Of the board of directors
of the Underwriters Fire Patrol
yesterday morning Lieutenant j. +. O.
Comstock was appointed captain and SUI
perintendent OF The Underwriters Fire
Captain Russell White.
Captain Comstock is an old and efficient
fireman and truly deserving of his ad-
vancement. He has been connected with
the patrol since its organization. and has
always proved himself efficient as a fire.
man, competent as an officer. and a kind
and courteous gentleman.
captain Comst0ck was born in San Fran
cisco In 1858. where he received his
earlier education. In 1868 when at then
tender age Of 10 years he shipped
before the last as an apprentice on deep
water sailing vessel and at the expiration
of his term of apprenticeship entered
the merchant service as a seaman, serving
up to the time of the organization of the
Underwriters Fire Patrol in 1873, when lie
entered that service.
One year later be was promoted to the
rank of lieutenant, and when station
2 was opened in 1879 he was placed
in charge, and from that time to the present
date has seen constant service in the station
at the corner of Polk and Eddy streets.
Captain Comstock has therefore seen
eighteen years OF service as palrOtlnan
here, and is the only remaining member of
the original organization.
he is native OF San francisco and
member of the Pacific Parlor, n. S. G. w.
Those who have served with the newly
appointed captain all speak in his praise.
and all express satisfaction with bis APP
pOintment.
When seen last evening by CALL re-
porter the captain said:
Yes, ii all seems new and strange to me
down here after having been out at the
other house so long, but guess l will get
used TO it before long"
Have you made any changes yet, cap
tain ?"
Yes; one. brought Lieutenant Charles
Lee with me from the No. 2 station and
Lieutenant Charles O'Kell has been
advanced to the rank of senior lieutenant
and has charge of the station"
Senior Lieutenant Charles O'Kell, now
second in command, has also seen many
years service as a fireman of the patrol.
and like his chief has never failed To prove
himself the right man IN the right place.
Tn The CALL man he said:
You see. have been so long on Jessie
street that feel lost on here, but it's a fine
change. as l think it will be somewhat Of a
rest for me-"
Like every one else he expressed himself
much pleased with the appointment of Cap
tain Comstock, and like the captain was
highly spoken OF by those who have served
with him and are therefore the best quail
fed 70 sneak
The morning call., 1893-02-17
Ladies Cloth Jackets

At 83. SO.
LADIES JACKETS, made from dark and
light mixed Cheviot cloaking, double
breasted, former price 81 80, will be
offered at So 30 each.
At SIS. 90.
LADIES JACKETS, made from mixed
and striped cloakings. donble breasted.
fancy buttons, former price $40. will be
offered at So each.
at SIS. 90.
LADIES JACKETS, made from black
and navy blue Cheviot cloaking, double
breasted, large shawl collar. bone but
tons. former price $40, Will be offered
at So each.
At So. SO
LADIES JACKETS, made from fine i'm
ported cloaking, double breasted with
plain or gathered backs, also long blouse
styles. trimmed with braid, navy blue,
black, gray and tan mixed shades, for
mer price S12 80, will be offered at
81 80 each.
The morning call., 1893-02-17

ton, "but that is not what l had reference
to when | remarked that our sportsmen
may have a pheasant supper in tue near
future alter the enjoyment OF good day
sporting.
Now. then. when I was appointed TO
this Office my first aim was the introd uetion
OF Monaghan pheasant into this State, and
to accomplish this purpose / have been on
the lookout for some good locality where
the birds would be protected until such time
as they became plentiful.
"a fter careful elaboration and study.
he commission decided that Goat Island or
YeTba BueDa, as IL is now called, was about
the most favorable locality for the purpose
intended
Colonel Benv aurd, who is representing
the Government in this harbOr, kindly prof
fered the use of the island to the Commits
sion fOT the stocking and propagation of
game birds. guaranteeing that the for
eigners' would be closely protected while
on Government territory.
las secretary of the Board OF Fish Com
missioners. / have been In correspondence
with sportsmen who reside at Portland,
Or, and next week | ex eet to introduce on
Goat Island the fist consignment of the
royal game birds, which will be shipped
from the north Immediately.
You are aware how rapidly the pleas
ants have spread throughout the State Of
Oregon.
as many as fifteen chicks to the brood.
AT this rate IL can be easily seen that
with little protection they would soon
spread over this State, and sportsnen in
general would be benefited by the introduce
ton of the game.
The monaghan pheasant is thoroughly
competent to look out for himself and fam
lily. He is Of the real old fighting stock
from which have sprung the celebrated
hghtlng chickens. which are so much
thought of and admired by the sporting
men Of Scotland and Ireland.
After we have planted the first lot OF
birds on the island grain will be planted
within easy reach of the cover, 80 Il at the
birds can enjoy their favorite food under
the watchful eye OF the keepers, who will
look cut for their Interests.
Should success crown our efforts and
the pheasants multiply and become numer-
Gus, 1t is the commissions intention TO dis
tribute them throughout the State
AS they are great grain-eaters, i think
some parts OF the San Joaquin Valley and
along the borders OF the Sacramento River
would be the mos: desirable places for the
introduction Of these birds.
BESIDES pheasants, the island will be
stocked with bob white Quails ana other
imported game.
AN attempt Will be made to introduce
the English partridge, but ii Is doubtful,
OWING To The dry nature OF our climate dur
Ing the summer season. IL these excellent
table BIRDS would prove q success on this
coast. However, there Is nothing like ex-
perimenting, and the Commissioners will
eXpend the money they have received from
licenses in the Introduction of game birds"
The morning call., 1893-02-17
MEMORIAL EXERCISES,
Lincoln Post Celebrates the Birthday
of Abraham Lincoln.


Agreea BILE to its time-honored custom,
Lincoln Post determined to hold memorial
exercises in commemoration of the eighty
fourth birthday of Abraham Lincoln. The
actual date, February u. having occurred
last Sunday, it was determined to hold
their exercises last evening, that being the
regular night OF the post meeting.
The hall was crowded at ar early hour by
the post members and their invited guests.
The following programme was given, with
several encores to favorites: The G. a. r.
Grand Medley, Miss Lottie Gregg; intro
ductOry remarks, Post Commander w. H.
Wharf; Lincoln's Gettysburg Address"
Master Aver French; "Our Starry Ban
ner," Baldwin children Of Los Angeles {;
either selections. Miss Hattie Rech; song,
Viva PAmerica." Henry Farweather !;
original poem, Abraham Lincoln" Fl. II.
Richmond; duet. I'm Memory of Lincoln"
Mrs. F. S. Bowley and Deleyan Bowey {;
address, abraham Lincoln" Rev. Ell
McClish; song, "One by One" Henri Fair
weather; WHO viii Care for Mother
Now ?" Mrs. NJ. E. Halpruner, accompanied
by Mss Edith johnson; song, The
Bugler," w. S. Edminster; vocal solo,
Fiddle and !" Dir. L. Ii. Bertrand; violin
obigalo Mr.. c. A. Krone, piano accom-
PIANIST Miss E. Semi; either duet. Professor
Fred Lauterbach, Charles Ranhut; "Amer-
lea" by the audience.
The morning call., 1893-02-17

third bout. The fourth and fifth were in
kllleen's favor. The sixth was Killeen's
round and he was awarded The decision.
John MeGillicudy 15S pounds, Charles
Gibney 1872 pounds; FIVE rounds.
This was the champion sl0g of the even
ing. Both fighters charged at each other
like mad bulls and were smashing away at
each other hammer and tongs when Manager
w. q. Harrison requested the referee TO
order the contestants out of the ring, which
order was obeyed. The men were put out,
and this ended the entertainment.
Summary of results:
Cook defeated Cadman.
Gilbert defeated Ochs
German defeated Flaherty.
John O'Neil defeated joe O'Neill.
Craig defeated Kane.
Cook defeated Mcclure.
Toy defeated Kramer.
LYONS defeated Burke.
kiilen defeated Mullane.
Robert Macarthur, referee; Jack Kitchen
and j. Conroy. judges.
The morning call., 1893-02-17
RACING REFORMS.
They Begin at the Oakland
Track.
The Contests Were Properly Run OFF
Yesterday and Three Favorites
Were Beaten.

| There was general shake up Mt the Oak
| land racetrack yesterday Ben Wright, the
| lessee who permitted such peculiar, unfair
| practices on Tuesday, retired from the man
| agement in favor of g. Dealham, who in
augurated a series of II uch-needed reforms
There were competent judges and fair.
able starter, Fl. ID. Brown, who disciplined
unruly Jockeys with a whip. In this he
was upheld by all the legitimate hersemeB
present.
The runners were all ridden to win yes
terday. and some good, square racing was
the result. That such was the case was
shown by the fact that three of the favor
ties in the four events were badly beaten.
In the third race Democrat. the favorite,
lost a shoe during the scoring, and new
one had TO be put on. When the horses
were finally started, Democrat soon took
the lead, and would probably have won had
he not been stricken with a severe bemOr-
rhage, which caused him 10 drop out OF the
race soon alter rounding the three-quarter
mark.
Flair won the first race by three-Quarters
of a length. Stoneman the second by full
length. Fanny + the third by the same dis
lance, and Joe Hooker Jr. the fourth by
two lengths.
Here are the summaries which set forth
ths events in detail:
OAKLAND RACETRACK, Feb l6. lS93-wcsther
fair. track fair
First rsce-Four furlongs: purse 5000
u. II. Kennedy's CHI n. EIair. /, by Three Cheers
by Wididle. Il pounds fTayiort............... !
Sutton and Buffers b. m. Flora Z, 5, ll6 pounds
Ensiao stables: ch. m. fanchita, !. ioi pounds
'op'n's' lime, S -,
Won by a length; length between second ani
Betting: 6 to l Flair. 4 to l Flora E. 5 TO Pan
chiTa.
Volta 10 TO !. Belle d 7 to 8. Currency to l
and Mischief 10 10 1, also ran.
Second receive furIoags; purse $500
smith-Hnnsey Dory. lis CniiD. ..............-.l
Howard Il Leach's b. Mountain Boy, a. lis
Encino stables c6 h. ccadc s. los iSpeacejS
Won by length; half a Ieagth between secoad
Betting: to ) stoneman. Is to Mountain Boy
Wild Robin Is to /. Young Thad to l. JACK
the Ripper to and Macsey to /, also rsa.
Third race-seiIing: seven furlongs: purse $3.50
Encino stables b m. Fannie +. a, by wildidle-
Smith Bros Or. h. Cyclone. a.. liz Nv. Clancy
W. p Fines b. h. A illus s. 122 tshOrtl
Won by length; neck between second an
Betting: to Fannie F. 8 toll Cyclone. 10
Guadaoupe to l. Democrat to and Broad
church 10 /, also ran.
Fon5th rass1sellIng; six furlOngi; purse 500
SturgH 4 Fishers Oh. e Joe Hooker jr.. a., by
Joe Hooker-Lady Pacific. 96 (Taylor).. .,...... !
Idaho stables b. g. Little Tough. y, SO diana
Fresno stables CHI NJ Red Rose, 4, 81 (rubivine)
Time. l:lst4.
Won by length; length between second and
thlrt.
Betting: : to Joe Hooker Jr, TO Little
Tough. 8 to ] Red Rose
Daily uregonian 10 to /, Bonnie Blue Is to l and
Alfred 2 10 5, also ran.
The racing at the Oakland track will be
resumed tomorrow, aud good programmes
will also be arranged for "Wednesday. Thurs
day and Saturday OF next week. Although
the events lasted until dark Yesterday the
spectators were satisfied with the manage
ment,
The morning call., 1893-02-17
LOBOS SQUARE.
The Street Committee Listens to
Offers to Grade 1t.

OFFERS to Grade Ii.
When the Street Committee of the Board
of Supervisors met yesterday morning the
most important matter brought before them
was the proposed award OF a contract for
grading Lobos square.
Representatives of the Golden Gate Val
ley Improvement Club appeared before The
committee to urge that the square be graded
Immediately. They argued that j. g. Fair
wanted the sand TO improve his property,
aud that the sand could be removed for
5000.
1t was stated that one contractor had
offered 10 grade the square for nothing.
ThereupOn another contractor made the
same offer conditioned on the property
owners grading the streets. He declined TO
say If he would carry out the work in leo
days.
A petition for the establishment of grades
in the Sunnyside district was next c0nsid-
cred, and it tran spired that there we're leo
blocks at SGT per block and $50 per crossing.
No action was taken.
A petition Of pr operty-owners for the re-
pair OF Fourteenth street. between Naleu-
Ella and Mission, was favoraby received.
A protest against paving Grove street,
between Laguna and Webster. was sus-
tanned. The protest of property-owners
against the construction of artificial-stone
sidewalks on Sacramento street. between
Baker and Broderick, was also sus' aimed.
The Superintendent Of Streets was d.
rected 10 repair Sixth street. between How
ard and Folsom. as soon as be should have
sufficient funds.