The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-07

of the same. His knowledge about
Boogar's legal affairs was limited except
as to his own fee, which was S25OO. The
trial will be resumed tomorrow morning.
The Druggists Trial.
Druggists Osgood and Kellogg were
brought before Judge Wood yesterday to
answer to a charge of selling liquors. III.
Netshe, a whisky expert from San Fran
cisco, was placed on the stand and testified
that the so-called malt WHISTLES sold by
druggists are really not malt whiskies at
all, for they contain little or no malt. He
exhibited bottle of pure malt whisky
which he said was sufficient to scent the
whole courtroom if poured on the floor.
The matter of glycerine was brought up.
The expert said that glycerine could not
be detected, as it is taSteless, and he fur
ther said that there is more or less gly-
cerlne in all whisky, whether sold by
druggists or others.
A clerk of Druggist Kellogg testified that
he had been instructed to sell liquors for
medical purposes only The case will be
taken up next Thursday when decision
will be rendered.
The New Athletic Grounds.
The proposition of A. l.. Stone, secretary
of the Oakland, San Leandro and Hay
wards Electric Railroad Company, to build
handsome athletic park at Elmhurst for
| the use Of the different athletic clubs about
the bay, is being very favorablv re-
ceived. Last night President Niece OF the
Acmes, President Hancock of the Olympic
| Club. and President Fitzgerald of the
Reliance Athletic Club met Mr.. Stone and
| had an informal talk on the suiect. They
are all highly enthusiastic over the pro-
! posal, and prospects are most bright that
matters will be carried through with a
rush. No action can be taken until the
| plan is submitted before meetings of the
members of the different clubs. Mr.. Stone
will draw up an agreement to be presented
to the clubs at their next meeting.
Going to Camp Fairbanks.
The members OF Company F, Fifth In
fantry, n. 6. c., are preparing for their
annual camp and will leave Oakland to-
morrow for Camp Fairbanks. Petaluma.
for week' s stay. Captain G. III. Wethern
has issued the following order:
Pursuant to R. o. No. 5, C. S., you are hereby
uniform, Saturday, June 8. 1895, at 5 P. NJ.
sharp, earlier ii possible, and proceed to Camp
Fairbanks, Petaluma, by the 5 80 P. NJ. train,
broad gauge. You will provide yourself with
an extra blanket necessary toilet articles, a
dark blue flannel shirt and two pairs of clean
gloves: A change of underwear may be car.
other personal effects should be sent to the
armory on evenings OF Sd and 4th, not later
plainly marked with owners name.
Southern Pacific Will Pay.
Assessor Dalton placed the value of the
Southern Pacific's property in Oakland at
$50, 800 this year, while last it was assessed
at only 5000. The various items of the
assessment are: Lum Der $40, 900, ties $780,
400, rails $4,000, coal $43 500, piles $4,000
machinery and tools $40, 700, total $3.50, 500.
1t was thought by many that the rail-
road company would fight against paying
such heavy tax, but this has not been the
case as they have already paid their taxes
on personal property to both the city and
the county.
Lakeside Tennis Tournament.
The new Lakeside tennis courts have
| given great impetus to the society game
in Oakland. The tournament begun on
Decoration day has been going on all this
week and the contest has narrowed down
to two players, Frost and Selby. The
finals will be played to-day. Selby has a
handicap of H-30 and Frost 1-15. Both
players have been doing excellent work
lately, but it is thought Selby will win on
account of the big handicap.
Lambert's Trial Postponed.
w. r. Lambert, formerly clerk of the
Police Court, who is charged with misap-
| had his trial in Judge Tricks court yester-
day, but it was postponed on account oil
the Collins trial not being finished.
Mrs. 4. M. Hinckley in Oakland.
The well-known teacher of cooking. Mrs
E. NJ Hinckley, will speak to the ladies 81
Oakland on next Tuesday afternoon at :
| o'clock in the Young Women's Christian
Association on cooking. She will show
them how to make Moorish tea, Arabian
coffee, hot biscuits, etc.
Fourth of July Subscriptions.
The financial committee which is solicit