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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-05
TALCOTT AND THE LAW,
An Oakland Supervisor Is Said
to Work Men Over Eight
Hours.
Labor Commissioner Fitzgerald
Asks for a Grand Jury Inves-
tigation.

Supervisor Talcott of Alameda County
is to be disciplined for making men under
him work over the legal number of hours
if Labor Commissioner Fitzgerald can sue
coed in bringing about an investigation by
the Grand Jury of that county.
The State law says that eight hours shall
constitute legal days labor in all public
work. Recently Secretary Eugene Hough
of labor organization in Oakland known
as Federal Union No. 5761, which possesses
charter from the American Federation
of Labor, complained to Mr.. Fitzgerald
that the county employees there, in Super
visor Talcott's district, were compelled to
work ten hours, and that when labor
organizations waited upon Mr.. Talcott
they were told to go to place which GER
tam japanese think is very frigid, but
which Occidentals have been taught to be-
Iieve is otherwise. They were also I'M
automatically informed by Mr.. Talcott
that if the men were worked sixteen hours
it was none of his concern, and that the
law did not apply to counties anyhow.
The Commissioner at once communi-
Gated with Attorney-General Fitzgerald to
ascertain whether the law did or did not
apply to counties. The Attorney General
answered that it did in this brief opinion:
Replying to your question as to whether sec
ton 3245 Of the Political Code, providing that
eight hours labor constitutes a legal days
work, and directing that stipulation to that
effect must be made part of all contracts Ito
which the State or any municipal corporation
thereof is party" applies to a county, am
of the opinion that the said section was in
tended by the Legislature to apply to all gov
ernmental subdivisions of the State, and that
the term municipal corporation" as used in
this section, includes county.
In the case of Babcock VS.. Goodrich, Al CAL,
page 509 the Supreme Court treated this Sec
ton as applying TO county.
Then letter was sent to Mr. Talcott by
Commissioner Fitzgerald. acquainting him
with the nature of the charges against him
and asking him if there was any founda-
ton for them. To that Mr.. Talcott never
replied. Accordingly Mr.. Fitzgerald has
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son, on the ground of cruelty. Heisa laundry

son, on the ground of cruelty. Heisa laundry
wagon driver.
Mrs. ia. Folger has subscribed 800 for the
fund for the site of the Wilmerding Trade
School, 1t is based on the condition that the
school shall come to Oakland.
Thomas Melrose was locked up in the County
Jail last night for detention until he could be
examined by the Commissioners of Lunacy.
He tried to attack an officer with an ak.
Thomas Ewing has applied for letters upon
the estate OF Clara c. Ewing, whose separate
estate is represented to consist OF real estate
worth $4,000 and personal property $4,000.
Henry Powell has taken judgment against
the town OF Haywards by the default OF the de-
sustained. The case was one growing out OF
the change of grade OF a street.
The attorneys for the city have the findings
almost ready to submit under Judge Ogdens
decision in the suit against the Oakland Water
front Company. After these are filed the case
will be ready for appeal to the Supreme Court.
w. P. Jones, receiver of the defunct firm OF
Weston & WEIGH, filed his final account to-day:
1t covered period of fourteen years The total
receipts were $28, 1854 O3, and the disburse-
nents $2S, 800. The creditors received rs per
cent of their claims.
Dr. j. K. Mclean has been invited to secure a
pastor to succeed him in the pulpit OF the First
Congregational Church. The church commit
tee has been unable to accomplish anything IN
that direction since Rev. DR.. Boynton or Boston
declined the honor
The heirs of the Henry Bacon estate have ap-
piled for decree of partial distribution IN
order that transfers of property on Broadway
and Fifteenth street and adjoining land on
Land Company, a corporation composed solely
of the heirs.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-05
HISTORY OF A DAY.
Alameda County Happenings Told in
Brief Chapters.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,
90S Broadway, Sept. 4.

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,
90S Broadway, Sept A. !
George H. Morrison, g life insurance solicitor
of Alameda, filed petition of insolvency
TO-DAY.
The election of the secretary for the Mer-
chants Exchange has been postponed until
Tuesday next
The Reliance Club is devoting great attention
70 the circuit bicycle meet, which promises TO
De big wheeling event
the Y. NJ. c. A. athletes are arranging for
dement, TO raise funds TO defray the expense of
senolng team 10 Los Angeles.
A. L. Reeder, charged with beating his wife,
was To-Day sentenced TO pay fine of 500 or
spend ntty days in the City Jail
ne suit OF Hypolite Djas for a divorce from
hosane DJas has been referred to the court
commissioner to take testimony.
Tennis players are concentrating their inter
est on the championship games TO be held al
san Rafael, commencing next Friday.
Richard Taylor has sued ]. II. Church and
others on note for $1,000, secured by a mort
gage on a lot on the San Leandro road.
Mary L. Stevenson brought suit TODAY for a
divorce from her husband, John c. B. Steven.
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W. Ellsworth of the Florence Crlttenton
Home as officers.
When the present home is filled it is the
intention of the directors to erect what
will be known as cottage orphanages, for
the accommodation of both boys and girls,
regardless of color, creed or nationality.
The plan is an original one, suggested by
Mrs. Montgomery.
Mrs. Montgomery seriously objects to
having the new building designated as a
"Home for Orphans" preferring the name
"Orphanage" for the main building, with
cottage orphanages surrounding it, to be
literally homes for inmates, without rigid
rules.
Mrs. Montgomery's idea is heartily in
dorsed by the Salvation Army and officers,
who intend to make the Salvation Army
Orphsnage a cheerful, homelike place for
destitute girls.
A school will be maintained within the
orphanage for the instruction of the chill
dren in all the necessary English branches.
The orphanage will be sustained by dona-
tions received by the Salvation Army.
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The California Jockey Club
Leases the Old Race
track.
MUHLNERs PISTOL FOUND.
Pleasanton Octogenarian Farmers
Last Load of Hay At
tached.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL,

9OS Broadway, sept. 4.
The California Jockey Club filed amend
ed articles of incorporation to-day. The
amendments provided for a decrease in the
number of directors from nine to five.
The original stock subscribers and the
amounts subscribed were as follows:
Thomas H. Williams, $50 600; A. B. Spreck-
els, 5000; J. L. Flood, $1,000; D. NJ. Burns,
$4,000; Louis S. Lissak, $1,000; P. B. Quin-
Ian, $1,000; R. B. MilroY, $1,000; J. Naglee
Burke, $4,000 NJ. a. Gunst, $4,000; John
D. Spreckels, $1,000; Ed Corrigan, $1,000.
The new club has concluded its arrange
ments for the opening of the Oakland
Trotting Park for a season Of horseracing
on a scale that has never before been at
tempted on this side of the bay. The lease
was from Mrs. Margaret D. Nee to the
California Jockey Club for term of six
years and nine months at monthly rental
of $308 SO, or an aggregate of $685. 900 for the
term, with the privilege ofrenewal for nine
years after expiration.
All improvements made by the lessees
are to become the property OF the lessor
upon the expiration of the lease. The pro-
vision was made, however, that if the law
should prohibit running-horse racing at
any time the lessees should have the right
to remove such Improvements as may be
made upon the property.
This land, which has been acquired by
the California Jockey Club in connection
with the Oakland Trotting Park, will be
used in improving the surroundings. There
will be new grand stand built and the
saddling paddock will be enlarged. The
stables are to be improved and general
renovation at much expense will be made
before the season commences.
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THE STOCK. MARKET.

Prices showed no marked change yesterday, and
the market exhibited no features worthy of note.
NOTES
The Consolidated Imperial assessment Of cent
per share will be delinquent in the boards to-day
The delinquent assessment sale Of the Mono has
been postponed until September IL.
In the Savage, on the $50 level the east crosscut
from the south lateral drift started So feet from the
station is advanced "a feet face is in porphyry and
quartz. West crosscut l, started from the
north lateral drift los feet north of the station is
advanced So feet face is in clay and porphyry
Have started a north drift from the east crosScut
fourth floor of north upraise this drift is advanced
10 feet, following streak of quartz giving low
assays The east crosscut on the third floor Of the
old slopes is advanced "a feet face is in porphyry
On the 1050-foot level the west crosscut from the
stopping the stratum of good ore, and are now down
have hoisted AZ cars Of ore; car samples average
$39 SO. Shipped to the Selby Smelling and Lead
Company September 2, 42S1a pounds OF
crude bullion, the returns for 400 tons OF ore
worked at the Nevada mill.
Sales of mining stocks at the regular sessions of
the San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board
for the month of August were 229 $50 shares, and
for the first eight months of the year 1,924,275
shares, against 2 770, $50 shares during the same
time in 1894. The total for the time in 1893
was 2,084 005 shares The business for this year
is the smallest IN several years.
Assessments Pending.
Folio To- Iiet Of
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-05
A MYTHICAL GOLD MINE.
Angry Spectators Want w. L. Loeb
Placed Under Arrest.


William P. Wilson, clerk in the audit
ing department of Wells, Fargo & Co.,
swore out warrant in Judge Joachim
sens court yesterday for the arrest of w.
L. Loeb, 1928 Green street, on the charge
of obtaining money by false pretenses.
Wilson stated that he and four other en-
ployes of Wells, Fargo & Co. were APP
preached by Loeb, who told them he knew
of mine in Humboldt County that was
filled with gold He had no money to
operate it himself, but if they would assist
him their fortunes would be made.
They gave him money and he went to the
mine He returned with sack filled with
coarse gravel, but which in mining par
lance was 'salted." 1t was assayed and
gave most promising result. Wilson
made trip with him to the mine, and
they returned with another sack of coarse
gravel which PANIED out as well as the
other. Wilson now declares that Loeb must
have "salted" it.
Wilson promptly paid in $500 and the
others lesser amounts. They have since
found that the mine is nothing but a
gravel pit.
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Wednesday, when the Park-street mer-
chants, many of whom are opposed to the
removal, will have chance to be heard.
Committee of Classification.
President Ellsworth of the Alameda
Driving Association has appointed viii
liam Highly, A. G. Burns and A. II. Cohen
as the committee to classify the horses for
the race meet on the 21st inst. at the Boule-
ward Speed Track.
Koehler Discharged.
William Koehler. who was arrested yes
terday afternoon and charged with dis
turbing the peace for taking shot out OF
his pistol in his mother-in-Ia laws house, has
been discharged.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-05
THE TANDEM ACCIDENT,
Both Victims Were Somewhat Bette
Yesterday.

Both Victims Were Somewhat Better
Yesterday.
The surgeons at the Receiving Hospital
are hopeful that the two victims of the
bicycle accident in Golden Gate Park on
Tuesday will recover. Miss Hall was re-
moved yesterday to her home on Mission
street. She had improved very much dur
ing the night and is believed to be out of
danger. Mcleod is still in a critical con-
dition, but favorable symptoms were no.
ticed Yesterday. He is still unconscious.
His friends have made arrangements to
take him to st. Luke's Hospital as soon as
he can be removed.
Miss Hall was not able to throw any
light on the accident. She said the last
thing she remembered was calling out to
Mcleod to "back pedal as they were
going so fast down the grade. Everything
after that was blank to her.
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Miss Nellie Rarrington's Remains.

The remains of Miss Nellie Harrington, who
was mysteriously murdered some time ago in
her Ellis-street residence, have been since lying
in a receiving vault. They were buried in the
cemetery of the Holy Cross on the Goth ult.
The funeral was attended by the two sisters of
the deceased, Mrs. Margaret Ramsdell of
Chicago and Mrs. Mary Rae of Sacramento
Accompanying these WERE Mrs. McAllister,
Mrs. Walch Of Chicago, Mrs. Ferguson, Miss
McAllister and Miss Bartlett. The same morn
ing solemn requiem services were held at St.
Marys Cathedral.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-05
q SECRET?

Does it concern your health, and all that de-
Ponds upon your health
Does ii trouble and perplex you until your
head aches and your heart seems too full to
hold it?
Is your manhood trembling in the balance
Do you feel the need of sympathy, counsel
and aid?
Then come to Dr. sweany, and, in sacred con-
fidence, tell him all
He will do more than help you keep your Sc
cret. He will help you to forget it.
Diseases fully cured soon cease to be even
matters of memory.
Don't confess to your family. 1t will only
cause them shame and grief.
Don't tell your closest friend. Friendships
are not always lasting, and the temptation 10
gossip is great.
If you cannotcome to San Francisco write DR..
Sweany fully and freely, with the assurance
that your letter will be kept carefully concealed
from curious eyes.
OFFICE HoURs-9 AN. to II NJ. 2 to 5 and tor
8 M; Sundays, 10 A. NJ. to II NJ. only.
L. SWEANY. Md,
1877 Market Street, 5. F., Cal.
Opposite Examiner Office.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-05
MUHLNER's PISTOL FOUND.
1t Was Among His Effects at Point
Reeves.

It Was Among bis Effects at Point
Reyes.
When the personal effects of Louis Null
ner, who was held to answer for the MUIR
der of Jennie Lewis, arrived to-day from
his room at Point Reyes his revolver was
found among them. When a detective
from this city searched the effects some
time ago, he brought with him some let
tiers from Miss Lewis, but did not see the
weapon.
From a letter it appears that Jennie s
brother was indebted to Muhlner. Her
mother testihed that she tried to nego-
tate loan with him, and Al Lewis did
the same thing.
The prisoner was transferred to the
County Jail to await his trial.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-05
HOME FOR LITTLE ONES,
Opening Of the Salvation Army
Orphanage at Beulah
To-Day.
NO REGARD PAID TO CREED.
A School and Home for Children
VIII Be Combined Under
One Roof.
NO REGARD PAID TO CREED
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, !
908 Broadway, Sept. 4.

J
The new Salvation Army orphanage at
Beulah will be dedicated tomorrow after
noon with appropriate services. The land
was donated by George s. Montgomery
and wife, making the third donation of
land for Salvation Army work that the
Montgomerys have made from their large
tract at Beulah besides that for the Aged
Colored Peoples Home.
The orphanage will be thrown open to
destitute girls who are orphans, half
orphans or abandoned children. 1t Will
be under the management of women
selected from the ranks of the army.
The home has been incorporated with
Mrs. Carrie Judd Montgomery and Rev. j.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-05
Kelly Is Also an EmbezzIer.

Ernest Kelly, who has three charges pending
against him OF swindling married women, had
a warrant served upon him in the City Prison
charging him with embezzlement The COM
planning witness was l.. r. Reid, who stated
that he gave Kelly in November last gold
watch and chain to pawn, and since then he
had not seen him till yesterday. Kelly was
then working in store at North Beach.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-05
ALUMNI TAKE A HAND.
Physicians of the State University Will
Inspect the Two Sites for the
Colleges Building.

The alumni of the Medical Department
OF the University of California has mani
tested particular interest in the selection
of a site for the proposed Affiliated Col
leges building. With view to adding to
the influence of their ombined opinions
In the matter OF choosing a site the execu-
tive committee of the association has is
sued the following letter:
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 2, 1895.
Dear Doctor: The selection of site for a
building to be occupied by the Affiliated Col
leges is about TO be made The choice of n To-
cation is now between two SITES each OF which
mas us iaeaVantages aud its disadvantages, as
well as its own advocates. 1t has been de-
clded to have the alumni of the Affiliated Col
leges given an opportunity TO express their
opinion. To this end you are invited to be
park, Thursday, September 5, at 10 A. M. to
meet the alumni of the Medical Department.
University of California, and visit the sites
proposed.
Association NJ. D. y. c.; L. NJ. F. Wanzer M n
secretary; Franklin T. Crow, NJ D.. yice-nresi
dent; Oscar J. Mayer, MD, treasurer; John
NJ. Williamson, MD, Edwin Bunnell, MD,
James McCone, Md, executive committee.
1t is expected that very large number
of doctors will gather to-day at Golden
Gate Park and make an inspection of the
two sites offered.
The vivacious young nobIeman who led
the attack on Rider Haggard' s coach DUR
ing the recent Parliamentary election was
Lord Wodehouse, the eldest son of the
Earl of Kimberley. The Earl of Kimber-
ley was president of the Council under
Gladstone and when Rosebery took THAI
Office Kimberley was made Foreign Secre-
tary.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-05
TAUGHT FOR FORTY YEARS,
Death of Mrs. Fisher of the
High School English De-
partment.
The Deceased Lady Never Recov.
cred From the Shock of Being
Dropped.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALI
90S Broadway, Sept. 4.
Mrs. Katherine B. Fisher, Oakland IS
oldest teacher, died this morning at her
home at Fourteenth and Castro streets.
For the past eighteen years Mrs. Fisher
has been the head of the English depart
ment in the Oakland High School, and has
won for herself and the school name that
extends far outside of this State. She was
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-05
sent the following request for an investi-
CATION to the Alameda County Grand Jury
STATE OF CALIFORNIA |
BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS,
215 Sansome Street.

|
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 4, 1895.
To the Honorable the Grand Jury of Alameda
County, CGl.-GENTLEMEN: have the honor to
hand you herewith copy of letter of Eugene
Hough, secretary of Federal Labor Union No.
5761, preferring the charge of a violation OF
section 3245 of the Political Code of California
by Supervisor Talcott of Alameda County; also
copy of letter from ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Fitzger-
aid of this State rendering an opinion upon
the said matter; also copy of my letter to
Supervisor Talcott bearing date of August 10
1895. This matter was duly submitted to
Supervisor Taleott and he has not replied. ]
respectfully request that your honorable body
take the matter under consideration and duly
investigate the same.
have the honor to remain very truly yours,
E. L. FITZGERALD,
Labor Commissioner of the State of California
cit seems to me that county Super
visor, above all men," said Mr.. Fitzgerald
yesterday, "should be particularly careful
to see to it that such law is complied
with. AT any rate the law is upon the
statute-books and this office proposes to
have it enforced"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-05

At least q dozen of the splendid elms in
the White House grounds at Washington
are to be cut down on account of the
rayages of the elm-leaf beetle.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-05

MORNING SESSION.
Boards Edison Light & Power Co, SO; 20 Oak
Iand Gas, 4612; 60 Gaslighr, TO-
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Board-l0 Pacific Lighting Co, 4S34 40 Pacific
Gas Imp, n: Is do, 1714: so s Gasligh 10; 10
do, 69Is; 20 do. 1884; Is Water, 9912; $4,000
S v Az Bonds, 99%.
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Athens ParIor's Officers.

Athens Parlor, n. S. G. W., which was
organized last week elected officers tonight,
as follows: Past president, W. S. c.
first vice-president, c. II. Ollinger; sec
ond vice president, c. D. MaIoney; third
vice-president, L. A. Human; recording
and financial secretary, Abe P. Leach !;
marshal, W. E. Farno: treasurer, f. A.
Losh; surgeon, DR.. W. D. Huntington;
trustees-J. H. Fuller, A. B. Champion,
w NJ Heywood
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Following were the sales in the Pacific Stock
Board Yesterday:
AFTERNOON sEssIoN-2. 40.

800 Alpha. ..~l4150CC&v2.67 1a 200 Occidtl.. 20
100 Andes. 331S0 Conf. ST 122O0 Ophir 157 ~
200 Belcner. $4,000 Point. .5z3O0 Ovrmn ...1 8
$50 dSB 1.021aa00 q & C.....54300 PotOsi 80. so
400 Bullion 10000 Hon IL. S5t700 Savage 40
800 Bulwer .07I100 .......1. S21a600 Nev.....77
500 Caledonia 1880 Justice. ...07l200
500 Challeng $1,000 Mexican .67l400 Union. ...57
TOO Chollar .60500 Mono. -. 1880 Jacket..40
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Assessments Pending.
Following is list of assessments now pending:
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The w. j. Dingee Sale.

Next Saturday, at 2 P. NJ, William ].
Dingee will conduct his second auction
sale of realty at his salesrooms on Eighth
street, Oakland. The property to be offered
at that time consists OF eleven business
lots fronting on San Pablo avenue and
Twenty-third street, right in the heart OF
the business growth of the city of Oakland
AS the sale is by order of court the prop
erty will be sold without reserve and on
the advertised terms
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WEDNESDAY, Sept. 4-4P.M.
STOCK AND BOND EXCHANGE.
WEDNESDAY, Sept. -t2 P. n

UNITED STATES BONDS
Bid. Asked. Bid Askel
Is coup.112 U As reg. iii
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A farmers Troubles.

J. E. Patterson, a Pleasanton farmer, is
in sore straits. He is almost an octo-
genarian and finds himself hopelesslv
bankrupt. He admitted this to-day when
an attachment was levied on the last load
of hay that he could call his own, Eight
years ago he was comparatively rich, but
now he only owns a few hogs. The at
tachment was levied by the Chadbourne
Warehouse Company of Pleasanton.
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University Of California $40, 900 TO Loan.
AUCTION SALES.

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46o-46a Eighth Street, Oakland.