The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-28

ley, aged II years, all reSldlng III Alameda anu
children of Henry W. Bradley. a deceased
brother of the testator; Charles w. Bradley,
brother, aged 10 years. residing In wilmington,
N. c.; Ducy A. Jewett sister, aged 75 years,
residing in Wilmington, n. c.; Alfred o. Brad
ley, ag 80 years, residing in Vacavile, Cal,
and Mary Bond formerly Mary Bradl ". res
ldent OF Chattanooga. Tenn son ana daugn. ed
brother. and Others outside of the State whose
names are unbnown 10 the petitioner. H. be-
queaths his property to bis heirs-atlaw In equal
proportions under the law OF succession OF Cal
ifOrnia.
Whidden Ready to Fight.
Myron A. Whidden, president of the Pacific
Athletic Association. was seen at his rooms
| last night and ed TO make some answer 10
the charges made by George ID. Baird, the ex-
president Ofthe association, TO the effect that
the present administration has been derelict in
its duty and has overstepped its authority 10
other things. MIR. Whldden was not inclined to
talk. He said thu whole trouble arose from the
reinstatement of Finne. formerly runner in
the Caledonian games ana ga mere boy" II
have called meetings where they should have
been called, and there has been no diSsatisfac.
zion with my conduct of affairs" said be.
"There Is nothing in the charge that l granted
privileges for more Than four-r0und contests or
for greater trophies than $50, as the rules call
for
~ do not consider as a matter of fact that
any charges have been made against me. There
Will b. meeting tonight Of the association at
the Acme Club, and II any of these charges are
brought forward in an official manner, depend
on II, l VIII be prepared to answer them"
More than this Mr. Whdden would not say,
but some of his Acme friends were not so nice
in mentioning Balrd's name, using language
regarding that gentleman that he would not
consider as at all complimentary
Frightful Accident.
While playing on switch engine near the oil
tanks In Alameda George Jones, 14-year-old
schoolboy, was run over and frightfully man.
sled yesterday afternoon.
As was his custom George and several other
boys were playing on the engine while 1t was
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now, but by some means George fell and was
caught under tile massive machine. One leg
was cut off near the thigh. the other was caught
just below the knee and ground into pulp.
The accident happened about O'Clock, but
II was after before the remains reached the
Receiving Hospital. The boy died before any.
notified and will hold an inquest.
The boy resided at 1918 Pacific avenue, Ala.
media.
Two Vacancies to Fill.
The Home for Adult Blind at Berkeley is
now minus two of its full quota of trustees.
Some months ago T. A. Leach resigned 10 show
his disapprOval of Cover nor M ,rkham's course
and The position was never tiled Now Arthur
ID. Thomson has mailed The Governor his
resignation, but assigns as reason that he Is
away from home so much that he cannot do the
Mr.. Thomson is now in New York and when
he returns will go ION the rOad,' hence he
thinks the Governor could find better man.
INFERRED With Masonic Honors.
The remains of A. ID. Starr, the pioneer
miller. who died Monday, were inferred yester.
day under the auspices of the MasOns, OF
which he was member. The services at his
broi hers home, 1904 Eighteenth street, were
very simple and under the direction of DIR. j.
h. Mclean OF h. First Congreg atiOnal Church.
AT the grave the Masous TOOK charge of the
services The pall-De were Congressman
Hllborn, Judge Ames, Justice Greeley, Henry
Rodgers, b. +. Walton and A. s. Carman.
Jumped From a Car.
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Franklin street last night about O'Clock on
Grove-strret electrician aud reaching Fifth
Jumped of TO 60 over 10 Oak. On striking the
ground he felt a strange sensation, and as he
took the first step he fell TO the street. His foot
refused 10 hold his weight. He hObbled into
the Receiving Hospital, where steward Larsen
found that he had broken the fibula about two
inches above the ankle joint.
What Happened to Him?
Charles Douglass, supposed to be from Red
Blum, was picked up at the SiXteent h-s ST. eeL
station last evening and brought TO the Receiv-
ing Hospital He had been hurt so badly that
he ala not know how he received his injury ana
would tell nothing about himself 1t is thought
he fell from train. His Jaw Is badly cut and
the bone laid bare, and he received other ill.,
Jures which ii is thought may cause his death
before morning.
Contest Case Postponed.
When the Collins Mcdonald contest case was
called yesterday morning Thomas Garrity, the
attorney for Mr.. Mcdonald, sent word that he
postponed uutil 10 A. NJ. to-day, which was
granted. The Board of SUPERVISORS certified
that H. NJ. Collins (R) received $50 votes, j. b.
Mcdonald 3D. S51, p. McGargar (P.) 526, r.
q. Mcclellan Il. RI 270, E. Mcclure G.. P.)
Sl1.
He Has Small Fortune.
On December 13 decree of divorce was
granted Henrietta E. Kellogg from George F.
Kellogg. Now she applies for an appointment
as guardian OF the minor child. His name is
Walter Thomson Kellogg, and he has fallen heir
10 $1,000 by the death of his grandfather. He
is II years OF age. Judge Ogden VIII hear the
application on December 81.
Charter Election Called For.
The City Council last night finally passed the
ordinance calling for a charter election Janu-
AIRY g. 1895, TO vote on amendments TO the
present city charter the chi-f OF which is the
amendment which abolished the Board of Pub
lie WORKS of this city and placed It's duties in
the hands of the Mayor, president Of the Coun-
Gil anu City Engineer.
Astray and Simple.
Julian Harmon of Lorin a 14.year. old bow
early yesterday morning and drove of. His
parents are very much worried over his disap-
pearance, as the boy his feeble minded. aud
they fear he may harm himself.
Wantssa Separation.
Milton g. Strong, who has resided in Ala
media County for sixteen years, applied for a
divorce from his wife, Emma l.. Strong yesier-
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