The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-02

ton with permanent home and the result
of the referendum election, when by
small majority of twenty-five it was de-
cided that a special tax levy of 20 cents on
the 500 be set aside for building.
The Alameda library is rated fourth IN
the State as to number of books circulated.
but taking into consideration the $1,000
population the per capita issue is nearly
double that of any other city, which is
shown by comparison of figures.
The report also refers to the attempted
change in the administration. The library
has total OF Is, S65 volumes, of which
L, $50 are in the circulating department.
During the past two years the circulation
increased from 57,949 to 106,O11.
Hattie Pleads Guilty.
Hattie Dixon, the young Salvation Army
lassie recently arrested in jacksonville for
the theft of wearing apparel, pleaded
guilty before s. Justice of the Peace, and
sentence was postponed until this fore
noon to learn more OF her antecedents.
She was brought to Alameda from the
Beulah Home of the Salvation Army, and,
though she has paraded with the army and
attended its meetings, does not consider
herself member. She is 10 years OF age,
and quite good-looking. She takes her ar
rest and prospective Imprisonment with
much feeling.
a Protest Unheeded.
Treasurer Wheeler received q document
yesterday from G. F. Carlson warming him
against paying the monthly salary OF 20
lice Officer Zingg, who hiss charge OF the
speed boulevard. The warrant was paid,
however, on the advice of the City Attor-
ney Carlson has undertaken to bring to
an issue the legality of Zingg's appoint
ment as an officer to preserve the peace at
the speed boulevard and keep the latter In
repair at the expense of the public.
Barron Heirs Estate.
Mrs. Mary f. Barron, widow of W. R.
Barron, son of the late Z. K. Barron,
whose will was recently contested in
Santa Clara County and set aside, was
yesterday appointed guardian OF her
minor children. The estate OF the chill
dren consists of contingent interest in
the estate of their grandfather. BY the
will the father of the children would re-
ceive $500, 0O0 The estate was worth about
$1,000, 900.
Humphreys Bicycle Novelty.
DIR. j. G. Humphrey, who is laboring on
bicycle novelty patent and who recently
went to Chicago to make arrangements to
place it on the market, returned yesterday
morning by way of the Canadian Pacific
Until the patent is secured the doctor will
not diyulge the nature of the article, but
he successfully negotiated with Spaulding
Bros. of Chicago to handle it.
Gospel Tent Meetings.
a series of Gospel tent meetings is being
held every evening at O'Clock at the cor
ner of Verdi and Santa Clara streets. The
subjects for consideration for the next few
evenings win be Christ and the Judg-
ment, Christ and the Law" THE Old
and New Covenants" Christ and the
Sabbath" The tent is near Bay-street
station.
Krauth, Chief Engineer.
The amended ordinance as introduced
by Trustee Leydeeker went into effect last
night and the board unanimously ap-
pointed Fred Krauth, the present fire
chief, Chief Engineer of the fire depart
ment. He was recommended by Trustees
Clark and Leydecker. This settles the
question of the election which was to have
been held on the I'D inst.
Suit to ForecIose.
NJ. E. " bite has commenced suit in the
Superior Court against E. F. Lorquin and
Adele Lorquin to foreclose mortgage on
property on College avenue to secure pay
nent of a note for $500.