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LATEST OAKLAND NEWS
Mrs. Fisher Left Some Simple
Requests Regarding Her
Effects.
CAPTAIN WILLIAMS INSANE.
World Is Sent to an
Asylum.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL
Gnnr On

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALI
9OS Broadway, Sept. 20. J
Captain Thomas G. Williams, who has
figured in the papers as the oldest Odd
Fellow in the world" was examined to-
day before Judge Greene and Drs. Adams
and Blood as to his sanity. He has been
living with Rev. W. W. Stovall, retired
Methodist minister, residing on Second
street, near Webster. Mr.. StovaI has
kept the unfortunate and aged man with
him almost entirely without remuneration
for the past two years.
AT the examination Mr.. Stovall said the
first signs he saw of Captain Williams in
sanity was one night when he tried to
have him go to bed.
His wrath was terrible when he became
excited" exclaimed Stoyall.
Other testimony showed that Williams
was in the habit of going to the dumps and
picking up old papers covered with filth,
because he considered them good reading
matter thrown away.
Judge Greene asked: did you have any
reading matter in your house?"
Yes, of a religious character" replied
Stovall. This witness then told how he
had taken Captain Williams up to the ODD
Fellows Home at Oroville, but he refused
to remain, saying there was no society
there and that be wanted to stay in Oak
land, and be buried when he died with his
family in Mountain View Cemetery.
When an attempt was made to induce him
TO remain he got into a frenzy and no one
could keep him without using physical
force, consequently he was returned to
Oakland and ever since he has been
steadily growing worse.
When asked if he had any delusion Rev.
Mr.. Stovall solemnly replied: 81 fear he is
cheushing a false hope religiously."
He went on to tell how Captain Williams
was in the habit of going to meetings and
taking up a great deal of time in talking
in a rambling, disconnected manner and
would frequently pray three or four times.
While at Oroville he attended church and
went up to the pulpit and asked the
preacher for permission to sing song.
The son-in-law, II. Z. Sexton, testifie
to the peculiarities of Williams and his
lapses OF memory.
a. ". Scott told how his lodge, Califor-
MA Lodge No. l, of Odd Fellows, sent Viii
lianIs to the home at Oroville and of his
determination not to remain.
The old man denied that be was insane,
and delivered quite religious exhortation.
He declared that if all were like him there
would be less trouble in the world.
There is my son-in-law, he knows that
l brought my family up reigiously, had
prayers every morning and asked bless
ing before each meal"
1t appears that Captain Williams has a
son at Saratoga, in Santa Clara County.
He was committed to the asylum.
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OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.
PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP COMPANY

CLEANERS WILL SAIL FROM AA.
- Broadway wharf, San Francisco, &ssssssakZE
follows:
For Mary Island, Loring, Wrangel, Juneau, Kill
lisnoo and Sitka (Alaska) at A. NJ October 2, II,
Novem Der !, 16, December !, 16.
For Victoria and Vancouver (B. C), Seattle,
Tacoma. Everett Anacortes and New Whatcom
(Bellingham Bay, Wash.), 8 A. NJ. Sept. %, 81,
Oct q Z. and every fifth day thereafter, connect
ing at Vancouver with the C. z. R. r.. at Tacoma
with y. p R. r., at Seattle with G. n. Ry, at PORT
Townsend with Alaska steamers
For Eureka, Arcata and Fields Landing (Hum
boldt Bay str. Pomona, every Tuesday at p NJ,
For Santa Cruz, Monterey, san Simeon CayucoS,
Port Hartford (San Luis Obispo), Gaviota, santa
Barbara, Ventura, Hueneme, san Pedro East San
Pedro CLOS AngeIes) ana Newport, A. M, Septem-
Der 1S, %, %, 80. AT Oct. 3, IL, 16, and
every fourth day thereafter.
For San Diego, stopping only at Port Hartford
(San Luis ObiSpo), Santa Barbara, Port Los
Angeles, Redondo los Angeles) and Newport II
A. N, September 30, "a. 70, Oct. q 6. 10, ID, 18
%, &c, 80. and every fourth day thereafter.
Str. Pomona, Saturday to Monday, excursion
to Santa Cruz and Monterey, last of season, leav-
ing Saturday, Sept. 81, xP.M
For Ensenada, San Jose del Cabo, Mazatlan, La
PaZ, Altata and Guaymas (Mexco), str. William
cite Valley, 10 A. M 25th of each month.
Ticket Office, Palace Hotel, New Montgomery
street.
GOODALL, PERKINS Il CO., GenI Agents.
10 Market ST., San Francisco
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bonds were printed they destroyed the
stone, as required by law, to prevent any
more impressions being made.
f. NJ. Smith Donates 500.
Ex-Mayor w. r. Davis has received a
letter from +. M. Smith, now in New York,
lnclosing a subscription of 500 to the
Wllmerdlng Trade-school site fund.
1t Is a regret that the fund grows SO
slowly, for the prospects of success in get
ting the school established in Oakland are
not what they ought to De.
Siedentopf Goes Free.
Argument was concluded to-day in the
trial of ex-License Collector Walter H.
Sledentopf on charges of Incorporating
public money.
Shortly before noon the case went to the
Jury, resulting in a verdict of not guilty.
Return of BicycIists.
s. I. Alexander, with his daughters, who
have been making tour of Europe on
BICYCLES, has returned home. He says
that they travelled about 1900 miles in Eng
land, Scotland, Wales and Switzerland
and that all retained the best of health and
enjoyed the trip.
Associated Charities to Meet.
Next Monday evening the annual meet
ing OF the Associated Charities of Oakland
VIII be held in the parlors OF the First Con-
gregational Church.
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George Langhorne at $4O32 Deceased was
second officer of the Inflated Colima, lost
on the 9th of May. The widow has petit
toned the Superior Court to set aside the
family residence on Hawthorne street and
San Antonio avenue as homestead. One
OF the assets of the estate is claim for $32
due as balance of salary.
A Surety Deed Attached.
The Wheeler and Wilson Manufacturing
Company has brought suit in San Fran
cisco against Philip Sieben of this city,
claiming $1O21 g. for which sum Sieben
went surety for his adopted son when the
latter started into business in Visalia.
The company claims that Sieben, to avoid
payment, has transferred his property to
his wife, and asks that the deed be set
aside as fraudulent.
Shooting at the Ranges.
Fifteen members of the National Guard
shot off their scores this morning at the
open range on the second days practice of
the year for State medals. Captain Chip
man thus far has won silver bar, while
Sergeant TAFT missed it by one count The
practice will be resumed tomorrow after
noon and continued until sunset.
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The Man That Has Fits.

A lady who had recently moved to a
new neigh borhood was one morning called
to the door by the violent ringing of the
bell. On the piazza stood a dapper little
man, who Immediately commenced talk
ing at mile-a-minute pace.
HMornin', ma am. Dunno whether you
know Inc or not. Most of the people
round here do. I'm the man that has fits"
The astonished lady thought that some
people claim distinction on very strange,
not to say unfit, grounds
eyes m; have fits any time, any place"
he went on. Liable to drop right down
in one anywhere. 'Spect to get pension.
Sellin' these wire hooks for bird cages.
Every one buys some. Give me anything
they likes-5 cents or % cents. Every
body helps me, cos they know / have fits
liable to drop right down in one any
where"
The dazed listener hastily gave him
what change she had and closed the door,
thanking her lucky stars that he didn't
feel called upon ''to drop down in one'
right there.--Boston Transcript.
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THE MAN OR HIS CREED,
Significant Remarks of DR..
Chapman at DR.. Runners
Reception.
The Venerable Pastor Has Served
Three Denominations With
Equal Success.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, |
sos Broadway Sent 20.

90S Broadway. Sept. 20. I
The difficulty of obtaining pastor to
succeed Dr. J. X. Mclean of the First Con-
gregational Church has not yet been over
come, but the vacancy has caused the
question to be raised as to whether the
man or his belief is the most essential
element in church pastor.
At last nights reception to DR.. Hummer
of the First Methodist Church Rev. E. S.
Chapman, DID,, man known all over the
coast, made a speech that has already
created wide discussion.
"As l stand before you tonight" said
the venerable pastor, 81 don't know what
l am. For many years l filled the pulpit
OF Presbyterian church in East Oakland.
Then | took rest. Some time ago l was
asked and gladly consented to take the
pulpit of the First Methodist Church, and
| had very pleasant time for a few
months, and few weeks ago | was chosen
pastor OF the Market-street Congregational
Church, and everything is harmonious
there. 1 hope l have faithfully followed
all the tenets OF faith as laid down in the
various creeds, for it would be fearful to
think that ] had advocated heresy. But |
must say that whatever denomination
have preached to have not changed my
credit has always been the same"
The fact that DIR. Chapman had made a
success in whatever denomination he had
preached caused a remark to be made that
it would not be a bad plan to have DR..
Ollie, Methodist, succeed DR.. Mclean.
On the strength of this casual remark a
story was published in several papers that
overtures had been made to DR.. Ollie and
that he was considering them. AS matters
of fact, DR.. DilIe's name has never been
mentioned in connection with the First
Congregational Church of oakland, and
according to Judge Haven, one of the
trustees, the church is as far from making
q choice as ever.
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& GAIL BORDEN &
.EAGLE Brand
9 CONDENSED MILK. 8
{ Has No Equal 4
y SOLD EVERYWHERE q
PROPOSALS.
SOLD EVERYWHERE


NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS
1N-Sealed proposals will be received by the I'M
dersgned, Secretary of the Board of Directors Of
the state Insane Asylum at Stockton CAL, up to
the hour of two O'Clock p. NJ OF the 2lst day of Oc-
tober 1885, for the materials required and labor to
be performed in repairing the old brick building,
called, of he male department. of said Stockton
Asylum, and for the reconstruction of certain por-
tons of the south wing of the aforesaid building in
accordance with the terms of the specifications
drawings and plans therefor, description thereof
and the bill of materials necessary therefor each
and all of which are now open to inspection OF bid
ders and the public in general at all business hours
az the Office OF the architect, George Rushforth,
rooms and 5, Mckee building, so-called, corner
of Main and Hunter streets, IN the said City of
Stockton, and will so remain until the hour above
named for the opening OF bids or proposals.
Separate bids will be received and separate con-
tracts let for the performance of each of the follow
ing parts OF said repairs and reconstruction, in
Guiding the furnishing Of materials and labor
necessary therefor in each class of work herein
after distinguished, viz:
= For the masonry work, including all brick,
terra Gotta and concrete work.
2. For the carpenter work, including plastering
and glazing
g. For the plumbing and gas-ftting work.
a. For the heating.
B. For the timing.
g. For the painting.
Each bid must be accompanied by certified
check on a solvent bank Of the City of Stockton
in an amount at least ten per cent of said bid pay
able TO the order of the Chairman OF the Board of
Directors of the Insane Asylum at Stockton as
guaranty that such successful bidder will enter
into a contract as by law provided.
All payments to be made in warrants of the
State, payable after January ], 1895.
The Board OF Directors reserve the right to re-
ject all BIDS not conforming 10 the terms of this
notice, or IL required by the public good.
All bids to be addressed to secretary Board of
Directors, State Insane Asylum, stockton, Cali.
fornia" also Endorsed on outer envelope, "Pro-
posa for contract work.
Secretary Board Of Directors State Insane Asylum.
Stockton, Cal.
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LATE NEWS OF ALAMEDA,
Timely Precautions Taken to
Guard Against Dread
Cholera.
The General Sanitary Condition of
the Town Found to Be Very
Good.

ALAMEDA, CAL, Sept. 20.-A commit
tee OF the Board of Health, piloted by
Marshal Rogers, made an inspection to-day
of the quarters occupied by the Chinese.
The party was composed Of President G.
P. Reynolds, Drs. C. George Bull and G.
II. Lubbock, Health Officer J. 7. Mclean
and Sanitary Inspector E. c. Maillott.
The inspection was made so as to guard
against the possible spread of cholera from
Honolulu, Alameda being in constant
communication with the infected port.
No very bad state of affairs was revealed,
and the general sanitary condition of the
town was found to be excellent. There is
no large settlement of Chinese here, and
no menace to health from any of them.
1t was, however, determined to strictly in
sist upon cleanliness and some OF the
Celestials were ordered to improve the san
itary conditions of their houses and yards.
To assure compliance with their orders
another visit will be made by the commit
tee in week.
The Law and a Pistol.
On the Goth of last month Elmer O.
Smith and L. Taylor, two boatmen on the
estuary, had dispute which nearly ended
up against Smiths yacht, and upon two
boys being sent out in punt to take in
the slack rope On the yacht Smith ap-
peared and hot words were exchanged and
a combat with pistols was proposed ana
accepted. Friends interfered and pre-
vented Smith, who was unarmed, from
having it out Corbett fashion. Taylor
drew his pistol, however, seeing the crowd
advance and fearing to be double
hon cd nd oh @
were filed by the two men, and Justice
Swasey wreStled with the case all of to-
day. The charge against Taylor was dis
missed on the ground of self-defense, the
Justice holding that while both men were
in the wrong, yet Taylor spelling for a
fight, finding himself outnumbered, wanted
to withdraw and was justified in. drawing
his weapon to defend himself.
Congressional Inspection.
The City Trustees propose to properly
receive the Congressional delegation which
is coming on Monday morning next to in
spect the estuary improvement. With
this end in view an effort was made to Sc
cure drag for the party so as 20 drive
over the completed portion of the tidal
canal, when the advantages to be gained
by a connection with San Leandro Bay
could be clearly seen. In all of Alameda
or Oakland, however, drag is not to be
procured.
A Swell Affair.
Tonight the Knights and Ladies of
Honor give a grand bali at Harmony Hail.
1t is to be very swell function, and Ala
medals fairest and bravest will be present
in full force. Attendance is by invitation
only.
Victim of the Colima.
Columbus Bartlett. J. A. Remmel and ].
B. Lanktree have appraised the estate Of
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Movements of Trans Atlantic Steamers
NEW YORK-Arrived Sept 20-Stmr Colum bia
from Hamburg, etc: stmr Campania, from Liver
pool and Queenstown: stmr Norge, from Copen-
hagen, etc.
soUTHAMPToN-Arrived out Sept 2O-Stmr
Normanna.
Sailed Sept 20-Stmr Augusta Victoria, for New
York.
cha.
QUEENSTOWN--Arrived out Sept 2O-stmr
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Sept l7-stmr Island,
for New York.
LAsGOW-sailed Sept l9-stmr Anchoria, for
New York.
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O. z. g. N. AZ aNP 63 asTokA.

CTEAMsHIps ART FROM SPEAR
- street wharf at 10 A. n every five days, con-
Meeting at PORTLAND with direct rail lines to all
points in OREGON, WASHINGTON, IDAHO,
MONTANA, and all Eastern points, including Chi
cago, New York and Boston.
State OF California sails Sept. 8, 16, %, Oct. 9.
Column bia sails Sept IL, 81, Oct. /, II.
Fare in cabin including berth and meals SIS co.
Steerage. 81 so;
For through rates and all other information apply
20 the undersigned.
GOODALI, PERKINS G Co FRED F. Common,
Gen'l Supts Genl Agent.
10 Market st. 19 Montgomery st.
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DR.. SANDEN'S ELECTRIC BELT

Is especially adapted, with its strengthening,
nvigorating currents, to the restoration Of
nerve and muscular power. 1t tones up the
kidneys, contracts weakened and relaxed mus
cles, and removes those thousand and one symp-
toms which unfit a rider for the performance
of any long-continued or violent exercise.
A little book, ''Three Glasses of Men," ex-
planning its use for men and women, is in
structive and may lead you to way to make
your riding more exhilarating and less danger
Gus to your health. Free.
Call or address
sANDEN ELECTRIC CO.,
e32 Market st., opposite Palace Hotel, San Fran
CISCO Office hours: 8 to 6; evenings, to $50
Portland (Oregon) Office, 255 Washington street.
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NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD
Via Sausalito Ferry.)

- VIA SauSaI1to Ferry.)
from san FRANCISCO, beginning Jep.eInber l. lS90-
WFTTrZ = vs.
For Mill Valley and San Rafael 100, 500, 9:15
10:1b, LAD A. NJ: AS, 500, 4:15, 5;15, $3.50,
6:35, *11 80 P. n. sDoes not run to Min Valley.
San Quentin-S:G0, 1O:I5 A.. NJ; LAS, 6:l5, 1l:30
P.
SUNDAYS.
For Mill Valley, san Rafael and San Quentin
500, 1000, IL 80 A. NJ: 80, 300, 4:3O *6:l6
P. NJ *Does not run TO San Quentin.
rifSDUt IL tkA1NS.
800 A. NJ week days-CaZadero and way stations
l :45 p. M. Saturdays-Tomales and way stations.
500 A. NJ. Sundays-Point Reyes and way stations
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After a Long Ride

voU FEEL A SORT OF WEAKNESS IN
l. the back, above the hips, which indicates
that everything is not well with you there.
Wheeling is nice-it is healthful but it un-
covers the weak spots. If you are not strong
in the back it gives you that tired feeling"
which means weak kidneys, weak nerves and
the near approach of Nervous Debility.
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1 EGAL N TiCES.


A SSIGNEE'S SALE-THE UNDERSIGNED
n offers for SALE as per inventory. the stock Of
merchandise. consis ing of groceries, hardware,
tinware, paints oils, furnishing goods, etc., to-
gether with the fixtures appertaining to same, for
mery belonging to CHARLES E. POWELL, at
Lodi, San joaquin County, Cal.
An in inventory is at the rooms of the Board OF
Trade, 202 Market ST.. San francisco, Cal and
also at the store at Lodi. where the stock may be
inspected.
All bids should be addressed to HI. L. SMITH,
secretary of the Board of rade, 202 Market St.,
San Francisco, on or before TIL URSDAY, Septera-
Der 26, 1895, at II o'clock NJ, and be accompanied
by certified check for ten (10) per cent of the
amount bid returnable only in case Of re lection
Right reserved to reject any and all bids. TERMS
CASH. HERMAN j. SADLER. Assignee.
ITO HON. VIM. s. BARNES, DISTRICT AT
torney of the City and County of San Francisco:
Please take notice that on or about the 7th day of
October, 1895, an application will be made TO the
Governor of the State OF California for the pardon
of JOHN COONEY, who was convicted on the 2Sth
day January, 1887, in the Superior Court in and
for the City and County OF San Francisco OF the
crime of robbery. JAMES H. CAMPBELL,
Attorney for said JOHN CoONEY.
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OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.
ROYAL MAIL STEAM PACKET COMPANY.

cSTEAMERS LEAVE ASPINWALL &E3n
- fortnightly for the West Indies and As&z2n3y
Southampton calling route at Cerooursns
France, and Plymouth to land passengers.
Through bills of lad;ng, In connection WIN sus
Pacific Mail s. s. Co.. issued for freight and treas
ure to direct ports in England and Germany
Through tickets from San Francisco to Plymousn,
Cherbourg, Southampton. First class. $3.50; tnlro
elass, Se7 90. Fer further particulars apply TO
PARROT e. CO., Agents,
306 California st.
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The helmets of the medieval knights
always bore the colors of the wearer's
sweetheart.
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Observation-Disclosures
CUNARD LINE.

New York to Liverpool, via Queenstown,
from Pier 40, North Il ver
FAST EXPRESS NAIL SERVICE
Campania, Sept. % Noon Campana, DC. 26 10 :3OAM
Umbria. Oct. 5, P NJ Umbria, Nov. 2, PM
Lucania, Oct. IL, II A NJ Lucania, Nov. 4. 10 AM
Etruria, Oct 49, PM Etruria, Now 16. 3 NJ
EXTRA SAILING.
SERVIA. TUESDAY, Sept. pa 10 A. NJ
AURANIA. TUESDAY, October 8, A. NJ.
Cabin passage $50 and upward second cabin,
S35, $40, $45, accord ing TO steamer and accommo-
dations.
Steerage tickets to and from all parts of Europe
at very low rates. For freight and passage apply
at company's Office, Bowling Green, New York.
VERNON Fl. BROW n g. CO., General Agents.
Good accommodations can always be secured on
application to WILLIAMS, DIMOND Il CO.,
Agents, San Francisco.
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MILTON, JAMESTOWN
AND SONORA
STAGE LINE! @EsssZl

NEW LINE OF STAGES FROM MILTON
n to Sonora by way of Copperopos, Burns Ferry
and jamestown. Elegant coaches and horses
through from Milton to Sonora in six and a half
hours. Passengers will please not purchase their
tickets until they arrive at Milton, where they will
be met by the agent. Passengers travelling over
this line will receive every attention possible.
Single fare from Milton to Sonora, 81.
Round-trip tickets, good for thirty days 81.
A smooth road and no ferry to cross.
No bullion carried on the coaches.
HODGE s. GUERIN. Proprietors.
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When Edward 1 made a prisoner OF
the Countess of Buchan he decided not to
put Der to death, but instead ordered a
large iron cage to be made in which she
was exposed as a prisoner of war to the
execratiops and abuse of the English rab-
BILE.
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bonds were printed they destroyed the
stone, as required by law, to prevent any
more impressions being made.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-03-22
LA GRIPPE PREVALENT.
DR.. Brandenburg Talks Interestingly
On the Subject.

Owing to the changeable weather of
the past few weeks, there has been a
large increase in the number of those
suffering from this epidemic catarrhal
fever. The grippe is due to a specific
poison or micro-organism, the bacillus
influenza uilerio, which is carried by
the air as a disseminating medium,
and thus spreads with such rapidity
that great numbers suffer from it at
the same time and in the same man.
ner. In the course of an interview
with DR.. Brandenburg, who recently
returned from trip to New York
City, he tells us that in the east it is
far more serious than here; there &C.
curing mostly in the form of grippe
pneumonia, while here, in his prac-
tice, it is mostly in the form of head
and throat symptoms, severe middle
ear. troubles, tonsilitis, and general
catarrhal fever. 1t is often very in
sidious in its approach; the patient
being taken with Chill, which is fol-
lowed by high fever and a beginning
pneumonia. Patients suffering from
even a light attack should remain
indoors, giving clothing and the
avoidance of all draughts of air extra
consideration, for light attack, by
insufficient protection and a conse-
quent chill, may easily be aggravated
into serious complication. The
musculo-neuralgic and catarrhal varie-
ties need special care, and it is the
part of wisdom to consult the family
physician at an early date when once
the grippe has crossed the threshold.