The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-06

hat the deceased had fallen from train.
Another report is that he was found by a
ramp, who said Mr.. Zimmerman was
hanging by his feet from the trestle and
was not dead when found. A farmer put
the old man into wagon and he died pc
lore reaching Salinas. When he left
Oakland he had a valuable watch and
gold pin, but these have not been re-
covered. The deceased's mind wandered
Ut times and recently he sent dispatch
from Salinas asking where Ben Wright,
his father-in-law, was, when Zimmerman
knew that Wright lived here.
Native Sons to Help.
OAKLAND. CAL, Dec. 5.-The members
OF Brooklyn Parlor of Native Sons have
:orN arded the following resolutions to the
executive committee of the exposition:
WHEREAS, The merchants of the city of Oak
land are about to hold an exposition OF the
media County; and whereas, Brooklyn
Pa7lor, Native Sons of the Golden West,
deems it conducive TO the progress
liz citizens should lend their moral support
and energies to the promoters of this tmpor-
tant enterprise in order that the resources OF
our county should be properly brought to the
notice of the public at large therefore, be it
Eesolued, That Brooklyn Parlor, Native Sons
OF the Golden West, wishes the merchants OF
Oakland unbounded success in this undertak-
lag, ana l6rGDy prOUerS us StTNlCeS W III
them In their efforts, and calls upon all native
sons within the confines OF this county to also
lend helping hand; be it further
Resolved, That copy OF this resolution be
forwarded to the committee having charge OF
the exposition.
Adopted IN meeting. GEORGE L. HANS
H. n. TUM SUDEN.
A Girl Elopes.
The parents Of girl attending the Lin
coin School called at the police station to-
night and reported the disappearance OF
their daughter. She is girl only 10 years
of age and appears like girl of IS. Her
parents are distracted with grief and fear
she has eloped with man about town.
Yesterday afternoon the girl returned from
school and went out again without saying
where she was going. Since that time she
has not been heard of. The young man
who was known to be her acquaintance
was at once sought for, but he, too, has
disappeared. II have given a description
of the girl and the young man to the Off
GERS" said Chief Lloyd this morning, land
so far have not heard anything. | am I'M
der pledge not TO make the family name
public"
Odd Fellows Reception.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 5.-This evening
University Lodge No. L, Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, gave grand recep-
ton in celebration of Its first night in the
new home, Loring Hall, Reed building,
corner Eleventh and Clay streets. The
guests numbered about 700, and included
many of Oakland's most prominent people.
The new quarters were beautifully deco
rated for the occasion and the whole affair
was decided social success.
An Unlawful Arrest.
E. H. Forst was arrested on the overland
train tonight by citizen and turned over
IN toll nd
Lloyd concluded that he did not want any
thing TO do with the case, as there was no
warrant, and the prisoner was taken to the
county Jail. ForSt was arrested because 1t
was supposed he was going to leave the
State to defraud his creditors. The only
known debt is board bill for $50. When
Sheriff White examined the arresting Off
Ger, he Immediately ordered florists re-
lease.
Opposed to Secret Orders.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 5.-Rev. P. B.
Williams, district secretary of the National
Christian Association for the Pacific Coast,
is now here making arrangements Tor
convention. The association is National
organization opposed to secret societies.
Its headquarters are in Chicago. The con-
vention will be held on Decembe 10 and
II. Delegates from all parts of the State
who are opposed to secret orders are ex-
pected to be present. Bishop William
Dixon is among the speakers.
They Talk of BlackmaiI.
OAKLAND, CAL. Dec. 5.-Henry Fitz-
simmons and Walter Cooke, two men who
were recently convicted of violating the
liquor license ordinance. assert that they
intend to prosecute the spies who testified
against them for perjury. Both men have
informed Attorney Clarity that the wit
nesses, Deneke and Landro, went to them
- how la
dropped. Albert Koenig, another saloon
keeper, tells similar story.
A Bankers Deal.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 5.-A quiet fight
has been going on for several days to cap
ture the presidency of the California Bank.
Jacob GREENWOOD and D. Edward Collins
have been getting as many pledges for sup
port as each could, and it is now stated
that Collins will win at the annual cleo
ton, to be held next January. Collins is
being helped by Victor Metcalf, and at
present out of 58S shares the fate of the
presidency hangs on twenty
Fire Alarms.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 5.-The alarm of
fire last evening at Thirteenth and Jeffer-
son streets created some excitement, as it
was thought that the big Hotel Metropole
was on fire. A chimney of q house across
second alarm was for a fire In frame
cottage at Seventh and Wood streets. The
damage was nominal.
The Exposition.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 5.-The executive
committee decided last night to invite all
the city and county officers to attend the
opening Of the fair. Invitations were also
extended to the Manufacturers Associa-
ton OF San Francisco. a committee from
the association was at the meeting and
highly commended the spirit being shown
IN this city and offered to help in every
possible way.
Crowley Once More.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 5.-Sheriff White
has received information that Phil Crow
ley has been stopping Tor ten days with
rancher near Pleasanton, who did not
know his guest. The Sheriff puts no faith
in the story, but deputy Sheriff will go
to Pleasanton to investigate.
To Appeal the Machado Case.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 5.-The Board of
Supervisors have ordered the District At
torney to appeal the case of J. J. Machado
against the county, for damages caused by
an overflow due to the building of a cuf-
vert on the county turnpike.