The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24

that he received 500 so in wages during
February and it required $63 Is for his per-
sonal expenses. He only had S., and
thought he might be able to borrow enough
to pay his fees il the court would not re-
nit them. His wife Ida had deserted him,
but the court decided that he must COM
ply with the rule or remain married.
ST. Patrick's Alliance.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 23.-Union
Alliance No. 16 of Oakland. s. P. A. of
America, at their meeting Friday evening
favorable grounds for picnic in the latter
part of May. ]. Cox, 751 Seventh street,
was instructed to correspond with the
managers of the various parks and secure
terms. This branch holds its meetings at
California Hall. Clay street, ON the first
and third Friday of each month, and
though only a few months organized has a
ii ons to be acted on by the investigating
committee.
Stricken With Paralysis.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 23.-Dr. Henry
E. Knox, one of the oldest practicing
dentists of this city, was stricken down
with paralysis Friday afternoon while
alone in his Office. His whole right side
is afflicted, but his physician gives hopes
of his recovery. He was attacked in the
same manner some seven years ago. DIR.
Knox is 64 years of age. and has resided
married daughter, Mrs Jennings of Santa
Barbara. He is one OF the oldest embers
of the First Congregational Church.
Thomc's Estate.
OAKLAND, Call, March 23.-The estate
of Jean Thome, who committed suicide at
his home on San Pablo avenue after carv-
ing his daughters, about year ago, is now
in court, and his widow is trying to have
it set aside for her own use. Thome left
an estate valued at about $1,000. The
daughters-Mrs. Legault and Mrs Flem-
ing-are assisting their mother in ner
effort to get the money for her use.
The matter has been continued couple
of we eks to allow the required notice to
be served on all interested parties.
To Revive an Old Company.
OAKLAND, CAL, March %. - L. L.
Bromwell of Oakland, formerly president
of the California Insurance Company,
which reinsured in the Fireman's Fund in
April of '92, has taken steps to revive the
defunct company. Last January large
number of shares were transferred to Mr..
Bromwell, and since that time he has OBJ
tanned 5000 more. 1t is now settled that a
German company will take the stock and
reopen the business under the old title
with capital stock OF $500, 900.
Clildren's Home Society.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 2S.-The quar-
terly meeting of the local board of the
Children's Home Society will be held at
DR.. M. M. Gibson's church at 2 P. NJ.
w ednesday, March 25. A full attendance
of members from each of the churches in
terested in placing fatherless and moth
erless children in good homes is earnestly
desired. Rev. M. M. Gibson, DID,, is
president and Rev. U. Gregory superin-
tendent.
Prohibitions Delegates.
+ OAKLAND, CAL, March 23-The new
County Central Committee of the Prohi-
bition party is as follows: Dr.. P. Nc
Cargar, S. P. Meads, Joseph Humphreys,
r. Wand, c. w. Campbell, T. L. Hierlihy
and j. P. Hays
Their delegates to the State Convention
are: Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Chester, Mrs
A. B. Taynton. DR.. P. McCargar, Joseph
Humphreys. T. L. Hierlihy NJ. Bird,
Fred Russell, NJ. f. Bishop. Mrs. Mary
Smith and T. Ii. Montgomery.