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The morning call., 1894-02-24
BERKELEY.

The Board OF Trustees IN committee OF the
whole, are still al work on the adjustment Of
the water rates, tho Alameda Water Company
Directing TO The rates set one Monday evening
Mr. McGrath. attorney for the water company
warned the board against arbitrarily fixing the
rates at an unreasonable figure. He stated
that on an investment Of S657, 900 the earnings
OF last year were $4,000, or only per cent as
rate OF proff. To show that the company was
Il OF evadlng the matter OF reasonable rates the
company made proposition TO the town for IL
10 ouy the water works, the town 10 appoint one
arbitrator, the company one and The TWO TO ap-
point third. air. PTeble thought the town
might later accept the proposition. The com
pany refused absolutely 10 furnish water for
but offered TO reduce its old rates from % cents
TO 20 cents 1000 gallons
Mass Meeting.
A mass meeting OF citizens Will be held a,
Sbattuck Hall on Monday evening TO elect off.
GERS 10 The Associated Charities OF Berkeley.
just organized, and listen To the following pro
gramme In the interest OF The new association:
Opening address, president OF the meeting
THE Associated Charities In San FranctscOu
Dr. Fred l.. haynes, instructor in economics:
The Need of an Associated Charities In
Berkeley" Mr.. George Haight; "The Economy
Of Association in Charitable Work., President
Berkeley" DIR. III. n. Rowell.
archaeological Climb.
ing yesterday afternoon, papers being read by
7. kcCleeve on The Water Birds OF Califor-
MAJ; by ID. J. Holmes on "rhe OsIeology OF
Birds" and L. Cottrell on "a Description of the
Parts OF Typical Bird"
Notes.
Boys Brigade No. 3 OF West Berkeley will
join The parade in San Francisco to-day
The trial OF James McNichols for disturbing
the peace last wednesday Will be held on Tues.
day.
Justice Penwell yesterday sentenced a man
peace IN West Berkeley.
Martha Washington social was held at the
residence of G. Z. Hoag on Thursday evening
under tile auspices OF The ladies' of the First
Presbyterian Church.
A checker club Is TO be formed to meet at The
'hteside" OF the Holmes Library
:, The case OF Thomas Brown against the Giant
fowder Company was heard yesterday before
Justice Penwell, ana was continued The com
pany offers TO pay for all damage done 10 MIR.
Jones house by The explosion, and the offer will
be accepted probably. In the case OF Alice
Brown against the same company a settlement
Is being made by the parties concerned without
further litigation.
The morning call., 1894-02-24
Indicted for Smuggling.

The newly impaheled Federal Grand Jury
brought in Its first indictment in she United
States District Court yesterday. August Bloom
who was detected on the IL tn inst. while walk
ing off the steamer Empire with eight 5-tael
tins of opium concealed in his trousers leg,
was charged with smuggling. Bloom claimed
10 be the night Waterman of the steamer, and
endeayored 10 eturn when the Inspector seized
him. He has been in custody ever since.
The morning call., 1894-02-24
DELINQUENT SALE NOTICES.

DELINQUFNT SALE NoTICE.-SIERRA Ne
vaaa Silver Mining Company: location OF prin-
cipa place OF business. san Francisco CALIFORNIA;:
location of works, Virginia mining district Storey
Comfy. State OF Nevada.
Notice-There are delinquent upon the follow
ing described stock. on account of assessment No.
l06, levied on the 18th day of January. S94, the
several amounts set opposite the names of the re-
spective shar eholders, as follows:
The morning call., 1894-02-24
Will Omen ON Monday.

Station X. the postoffice station recently re
moved 10 the Palace Hotel. will be opened or
Monday for business. Il. b. Breed will be il
charge and VIII have sixteen carriers and thret
additional clerks under his charge. The lIttl,
station IN the Croker building did a very larg,
business. For the quarter ending December &c
last over $4,000 worth OF stamps were sole
and money orders 10 the extent of Sl44O O(
were issued and received.
The morning call., 1894-02-24

Judge Hebbard has granted George w.
Crosby a divorce from NJ. A. Crosby on the
ground Of willful desertion.
Mary A. Small has obtained divorce from
Francis K. Small on the ground OF wllful
neglect.
Extreme cruelty was the ground on which
Mary r. White was awarded a divorce yester-
day from George ii. White.
Complaints for divorce have been filed nv
Elizabeth against Giacome Fillppeti, and by
Mary against George ii. Webb
The morning call., 1894-02-24
Mass.Meeting Tonight.

The Anti Chinese Law and Order League will
hold its usual weekly meeting at the Mint steps
tonight. The following-named speakers are
announced 10 deliver addresses: Ex-senator
Lehman. Colonel Fox, DIR. c. c. O'DOnneIl. j.
w. Hurling, Thomas l.. haen. john :. EnOs
ana Denis kearney.
The morning call., 1894-02-24
Teamster LANCE Dead.

Charles LANCE, the team-ter who was run
over ana injured while trying TO stop runaway
horse at Polk and Market streets en- Thursday
died at 3:15 O'Clock yesterday MOI ming. lie
leaves a widow, living at 331 Shipley street.
The morning call., 1894-02-24
Park Music To-day.

The following choice programme OF classical
music has been prepared for the al fresco con-
certs al Golden Gate Park to-day:
March. THE Gladiator" ................. Sousa
overture Morning. Noon and Night - uppe
Finale a. d. op. "Ariele, Daughter of the Air."
Edinburgh Waltz" ON Scotch MelodIe -.
bOniilSSeau
Medley OF old Melodies. Observation-Disclosures. Beyer
Overture LA GazZa Ladra''. ............. Rossini
Song. Let NJ e Dream Again. ........., Sullivan
Grand selection. Aida" .............,,,..a Verdi
Parsphrase Home, Sweet Home" ........ Nehf
Descriptive. Cavalry Charge ............ Lueders
The morning call., 1894-02-24
Morton,s Midwinter Eair

Morton's Midwinter Fair Express.
Packages, baggage, ETC.. called for and de-
lIvered 10 the exposition grounds at low rates
Ofces-17 Geary street, 40S Taylor street and
Oak land ferry depot.
The morning call., 1894-02-24

Articles OF Incorporation have been flied on
behalf of the CompagDie Hygienique, formed
for the purpose of carrying on general chemi-
of which $4,000 has been subscribed. Di,
RESPONSIBILITIES Scheggia. ID. l.. N. Pauus
Louis 4. DuEand, L. Rohrbacher, T. Cbappelet'
The morning call., 1894-02-24
The Divorce Court

FAIR visitors favorite drink. Peruvian Bit.
tiers. Exhibit in Horticultural Building
The morning call., 1894-02-24

Beecham's Pills sell well because they cure.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-11-15
THE RETIRED BURGLAR.

New York Sun: ~ always was fond
OF little children" said the retired
burglar, "and once served a term on
that account. ! had gone into a house
In the western part OF the state and
rllmmaged about down stairs, and
finally got up and got into room
where there was man and his wife
baby was In cradle that stood at the
foot Of the bed; not far from the era
die, standing against the wall, was
the bureau. transferred whatever
there was or value IN the bureau aud
then | turned to the baby; l couldn't
help IT, | turned my light on the kid
10 look at him, and 1t woke him UP.
He stared at mo a little and then he
began to smile and double up his fists
at me.
"Well, he looked so funny that I
chucked him under tho chin, and
that seemed to tickle him immensely;
he threw up his legs and his arms.
and laughed moron ever. and trld to
say something; all he could say was
Goo o--o--,' but that was enough.
You've heard of women 80 tired you
couldn't wake 'em up firing a cannon
In the next room that would wake
up in a minute II the baby turned in
It's cradle? Well. when this baby
said GOO Its mother not only
woke NJ Instantly but she began to
get up before she was fairly awake,
and all the dino she was looking to-
ward the cradle, and she saw the
light long before could douse 1t.
Then she screamed and l made q
great break for the door.
"But the man got there before I
did; and, besides being very quick
he was very able-bodied and not the
least bit afraid; in fact, he was q
better man than was and the upshot
OF this business was that | got four
years and six months just for stopping
10 chuck little shaver under the
chin.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-11-15
MONKS CONFESSION.

When | was n boy lived In Butler
county and was once at the raising
OF hewn log house. There were ten
farmers assisting and Mr.. Monks, a
prominent farmer, came ON horseback
to see nelghbor who was at the
raising Just after he alighted little
white dog belonging TO him came
running up with bone in It's mouth
which he deposited on one OF the
hewn logs The men seemed inter
ested ut once. AS the bone seemed TO
be an old one they all examined it.
all except Mr. Monks. No one could
tell what kind Of bone II was, ana
one Of the men handed 1t to Mr..
Monks, with the remark:
lHere, Mr., Monks, you are the
authority in this neghborhood- tell
us what kind Of bone this is."
Mr.. Monks seemed agitated, but took
hold OF the bone, when Immediately
u drop of bright red blood fell on the
log. He dropped the bone and, stag
gering back exclaimed: my God, my
sin has found me outw
Although but a boy, felt that
something unusual was happening,
and / stood an interested and awe
struck listener.
Mr.. Monks continued, excitedly:
Gentlemen / am q murderer. Yes,
I see you shrink back. You think
am mad. Well, / might benny con
science has been an accusing he'll.
For years I have lived a double life;
I have been respected and lookd up
to by you, my neighbors, but have
suffered more than the punishment
/ that will be now meted out to me-
While the party looked at him
dumbfOnnded, he went on;
"You all know that four years ago
! Jimmy JIles, after selling q drove o.
cattle and receiving large sum OF
money, started for home, but failed
to reach 1t. Search was made and
helped to hunt for his body, as al
supposed he had met with foul play,
50 he had-but at the hands OF his
neighbor, Monksl
II only intended to rob him. Monks
sobbed. after d moments pause, but
he resisted, and hit him. ! never
/ meant to become murderer, though.
when | found what ] had done !
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-11-15

was villa With remorse, and only
wanted to hide the evidence OF my
crime, Back in the woods was an
old hollow log, and there | dragged
poor Jlmmy's body and showed 1t In
and filed In leaves and rubbish, and
came away with the brand OF Cain
stamped forever on my soul.
To-day came past where hid
the body and some Irresistible Inn
pulse caused me to 80 in and look at
the log, shut II up again, and now,
through this little pet dog. God has
caused murder to out and stand
self-convicted murderer to-day, ask
ing that the law be satisfied"
Monks wis taken into custody, and
afterward hanged. and at the Same
time there was a song composed
about It, but cannot recall the
words, This Is strictly true, and can
be certified by the court records OF
Butler county.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-11-15
HE'D HAD 'NuFF.
One Young Hoosier Tried School, and
He Didn't Like 1t.

A little boy of between q and years
of age, tidily dressed and with his hair
neatly brushed, was one OF the many
new corners who started to school last
Monday, For an hour the pretty sto.
ries the teacher read and the strange
ness OF his surroundings kept him at
tentiye, but finally the novelty began
10 wear off, and he became restless and
dissatisfied. Ills thoughts began to
wander to a little playmate, and. ris.
ing fearlessly and innocently from his
seat, lc marched to the teachers desk
and sald
II want to so to Bessie"
but, Freddie" exclaimed the teach.
CT, you cannot see Bessie now, for
she is very busy, Walt until recess
and then you can go to her."
This seemed to satisfy him and he
returned to his seat. When recess
came one of the first ones out was
Freddie. All over the grounds he
hunted, and finally he espicd the OBJ
ject Of his search and admiration. Go
Ing up TO her he sadly whispered:
Lets so home, Bessie. I've had
nun"
The little girl. somewhat better
yerscd IL school tactics told him ID
would rot do to so then, and that he
uust wait until noon. She then turned
ianghinely to her companions and left
the poor little fellow standing there,
Lonesome and homesick, In the midst
of the ether happy children.
A few moments later tiny figure
micnl have been seen leaving the
school premises and trudging east
ward.
He was going home.--Indlanapolis
New.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-11-15
CHAPTER XVI.

folly proceeded in a vague sort of
scurry to clear UP. But in general
confusion of conscience and in his gin
begotten shakiness he presently
dropped the poker with clatter, and
Strange awoke and sat bolt upright in
his Ulster
We'll, Tolly, how do you feel?" he
demanded blandly, regarding the for
lorn, dirty figure with persistent and
contemplative stare that caused 1t to
wriggle and writhe like worm.
FOLLY was a very long, thin, crooked
person, whether young or old 1t was
impossible to decide unless you hap
pened to have seen his baptismal regis
ter.
His mother herself was rather at sea
on the question. 'He always looked
Ike that from baby" she remarked
70 the school inspector when he called
one day to round up the urchin, who
from his lanky length certainly looked
quite meet for Primers. 81 don't be-
lieye myself he's that old but he may
be, there amt no tellin', he's that
queer one can't never say nothin' GER
tain regardin' him."
Tolly's freckles were his great point,
they were so many, so parti-colored
and SO varied in form; they congre-
gated most on his long thin nose, and
tumbled over one another In q way
mat gave the appendage scaly look
Ike the tail of a fish. Tolly's teeth
suffered from early decay; he may
nave had a few back-grinders but all he
could boast of in front was one abb
normally long fang at the right side,
That wobbled frightfully at every
word, and when he was nervous from
gin wobbled even when he was silent.
III | remember Alright" continued
strange, you took the pledge the
night before / left, you cried too--let
alone roared-with remorse."
Yes, sir, 1 don't deny nothin'."
I'd like to catch you at It! Well,
now long did you keep the pledge?"
believe 1t were matter OF three
weeks, sir, when | cotched cold"
oh indeed! And the gin cotched
yon9 Now clear up that place. i
snail cook breakfast myself. When
Nv have put things ship-shape from
IVY point or view, not yours, recollect,
shail give you six-pence then you
IN 60 to the baths round the corner
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-11-15
FIGURING on THE TARIFF.
CONVENIENCE.

Detroit Tribune: The man with the
stopped shoulders and hectic flush
pointed to button In the wall.
aAnd here he explained, I'VE have
patrol alarm, by which we can get
wagon load Of policemen here In two
minutes"
The visitor helped himself TO fresh
cigar and expressed surprise.
"what need have you for such
thingT he asked.
"Well--"
The host smiled a wan smile.
"-It's a great convenience for the
servant girls when they get lonesome"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-11-15
WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT.

New York, Nov. 12,-The weekly
bank statement shows the following
changes: Reserve, decrease, $1,535, 900;
loans. decrease, s1017,000; specie, de-
crease, $4,000; legal tenders, decrease,
s2,1ss, 900; deposits, decrease, $2,929,-
600. The banks now hold SOL $40, 600
In excess Of legal r. iuirements.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-11-15
q yellow Gster.
BY lot a.
Continued.

Continued.
when he came back, more artless
man ever to look at, he knew as much
AZ the life of the Hollanders of all
classes and of every side of the life,
moreover, as IL he had dwelt amoLs,
them for a round five years.
on his return to school he proceed
Cd 10 record his experiences in the
school organ, and on their appearance
IN that chaste journal, he was up be-
fore his house master.
where did you hear all this,
Stranger" demanded the scandalized
gentleman.
~ saw it, sir, and It's quite free, y
was the artless reply
"The deuce 1t isr' muttered DR..
Bromby. THAT hardly betters mat
tes. l have ordered every copy of
this paper to be burnt, Strange" said
the doctor severely, "and in the future,
I wish to look through your manu-
script myself before it goes to press.
Unalloyed truth is sometimes out of
place. Stick to your classics, Strange,
il you become little surer in your
Latin, otherwise your English will al
ways be slovenly. If | were you
should reserve some Of my experiences
II you are in the habit OF entertaining
flags with them In off-times," conclud-
ed the doctor.
yes, sir" said Humphrey, and de-
parted cheerily.
Strange had just now come back I'M
expectedly from long tour in AL
geria. According to his own way OF
thinking he had had a glorious time
II ever man had He had lived in
the tents OF the Arabs, in the camps
Of the Coast Zouaves, and in the hills
and the deserts with the Bedouins, like
David.
he had known
"0f the plunge IN POOLS living water,
the hunt Of the bear,
And the sultriness showing the lion
is couched in his lair,
And the meal, the rich dates yellowed
over with gold-dust divine.
And the locust flesh stepped in the
pitcher, the full draught Of wine."
he had braved heat, cold, hunger,
thirst, filth and squalor, fleas and
worse than fleas. snakes and beasts of
prey, but he had learned new vari-
ETY. Of man and of the conditions that
mould mems lives.
He had lived the life himself and
could think as such men think, feel
as they feel, speak and as act as
they do. He had gained a new power
and felt new growth of manhood
Quickening in the veins, and now he
was recording what he knew.
Many travellers only see, he knew.
He touched the core of the heart of
things, and every word he wrote car
ried conviction to those who read and
marveled at the wonderful knack the
fellow had of telling primitive truths
clearly.
Strange kept his word and worked
without break for six hours on end,
then he tumbled off his seat with sud
den sleep, having Just sense enough
TO first roll himself in his Ulster When
FOLLY arrived next morning at eleven
o'clock, the delayed wire In his hand
and his hair erect with terror he found
his master snoring in a strong breeze,
with the full sun on him, and at least
pound of grease all over the fender
FOLLY groaned.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-11-15

Sugar refinerIes at Brooklyn and
Philadelphia look for greatly increased
business.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-11-15
CHAPTnR XVII.

When he got outside his rooms,
which were in a turning on Piccadllly,
Strange looked up and down the
stiee. and at his watch.
i shall not bother with lnnclt en-,
that ham Will last till eight, he said,
II shall go to the club and ! suppose
/ must see Aunt Mol. I'll go there
to tea, she'll be up probably, and per.
haps awake by that time"
He struck out for his club and made
a rapid tour OF the premises but he
found there was no good to be got
there, the billiard-rooms were empty
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-01-12
AM I ms ANE.
An Old CIT zen Afflicted With Wheel IN HIS
Head.

els William Baker insaue"
That is question that is open for dis
cussion in the probate court and aronnd
the county Jail.
Mr.. Baker is an old bachelor and lives
between Valley Center and Sedgwick. He
has a fine farm and is we'll known to near
IL every old timer in the county. having
lived here for nearly twenty one years.
Judge, am l insane!" said he a few
mornings ago as he dropped into the pro-
bate court and encountered Judge STRAIT
ton, Il understand that | am said be
continuing and that my neighbors have
been down here and made COM
plant before your honor. IL /
am crazy, judge, ] want to know it, and if
am not want to know it too. IL am
not insane, judge, my neighDors are after
me to kill me and / don't know what to
do"
The Judge saw at once that he had a
peculiar case on hand and he sought 10 do
the best he could under the circumstances.
Your neighbors," sasd he have made
no complaint against you, and If you are
afraid of them l will place you under the
protection OF the sheriff
In response TO this proposition Baker
jumped with JOY aud he manifested his
delight b. all kinds Of contogtions.
Judge Stratton sent him 10 the county
Jail and be is still there.
Yesterday morning Mr.. McCollister
went towards the probate court bright
and early 10 prefer charges against Baker
but Judge Stratton declined TO do any
thiay till consulting with his ueighbors.
While ne thinks Baker IS little of he
believes that it Is ouy temporary.
Night before last Baker causei great ex-
element in the county jail by strange and
peculiar actions aud these ars what
prompted McColIisser TO offer 70 prefer
a charge of Insanity against him JESTER
day.
Some time during Monday night Baker
left home, fifteen miles northwest, aud
drove to Wichita. The nisht was TERRIBLY
cold aud Re was thsniy clad, bur he drove
as ias. as the horses would 20 The fact
Of the matter IS he thought be was pur-
sued by some forty or iifly OF Ills nei ga
bors who wanted 10 kill him Behind
every bush or tree that he passed he in
agin-d ne saw men with guns sud re-
voIvers pointed towards tia. aud then tie
whipped up MS team cn.y 20 renew iss
whipping wasa the next tree or bush was
encountered. Tn.s Is I'd. way be came 70
town and when he arrived ~ tls. probate
court be as very much excited.
Mr.. Baker Vas drinking Eess.Iy recent
IL and = IS thought 1875 tiz present
mental eoadissoa Is fa= rvsEls Of as,s9s-
:ioa. He t2s.s = gsmoEiag kiad o. 3 s1ery
xkaoz. Two women visiting AsEn al 49,
rsuca. that 'keig Husbands 50. te2.01s
4D6 Arrense1 the usgAbors agslnst HIN
O.d.asrily Baker - a very good est3zs1,
aud Ssserzl sos.ow Is expressed FOR AsEa-