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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-17
Maine omcial Returrs.

Portland. Ne, Sept. 17.-Complete
returns of Mondays election are at
hand. The total vote was: Powers,
Republican, S3,573; Frank, Democrat,
"a, ,841 Republican plurality 1872
against Il, SOB in 1892.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-17
BRYAN,S DATES.
He Will not go to New England Ac-
cording to This.

Chicago, Ill. Sept. 17.-Chairman Nc
COnville of the Democratic national
speakers bureau has given out the fol-
lowing itinerary of Mr.. Bryan:
Leaves New York midnight of Sep
tember %; Washington early morning
September 80; Martinsburg Il a. IN.
Keyseyer at p. m; October /, Clarks-
burg at 10 a m; Parkersburg at 2 p.
m; Wheeling at midnight; October 2,
Charleston at 10;3O a. m; Huntington
at p, m; to Cincinnati, taking Ohio
and Mississippi train to St Louis where
he will address the silver Democratic
clubs october 3. October s. Memphis,
morning, Nashville, evening
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-17
VIM. F. sHEEHAN RESIGNS.
Sends His Letter of Resignation to
Chairman Jones.

New York, Sept. 17.-WilIiam F. .Shee-
han, in furtherance of a purpose to re
sign his place on the Democratic ma
tiOnal committee if the Buffalo con
vention endorses the Chicago platform
and candidates, as intimated by him in
a statement heretofore published today
sent this letter to James K. Jones, chair
man Democratic national committee,
Democratic headquarters, Chicago:
Dear Sir;-I respectfully tender my
resignation as representative of the
the state of New York on the Demo-
cratic national committee. Your truly
VIM. f SHEEHAN."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-17
London Exchange elieved.

London, Sept.17.-The Evening Stand
ard this afternoon says: The decision
of the Bank of England to make no
further advance in the rate of exchange
was received with much relief on the
stock exchange. In consequence there
was a better feeling and prices are re-
covering.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-17
More Forcible than Elegant.

The badges for the order of Karnival
Knights have been ordered and will be
here the first of next week. if not be
fore The badges are in the form of a
large yellow button, and bear this in
scription:
This is my license
to
R. H.
Carnival Night.
It is doubtful if the wording will be
generally apprOVed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-17
Excursion Tickets

To Wakarusa Saturday, good only on
train leaving at O'Clock, returning at
5 o'clock; round trip fare rs cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-17

Atchison Woman Aged 100 Dies.
Atchison, Kan, Sept. 17.-ATrs. Maria
G. Harris died here at II o'clock last
night in her one hundreth year. Mrs
Harris has never been sick until her
last illness. She had lived in Atchison
since 1865.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-14
IRISH SONG AND STORY
Women Writers and Hibernian Socie-
ties Will Share the Exposition
for Day.

OAKLAND CAL, Aug. 13.-The Irish
societies will hold full sway at the exposi-
ton tomorrow (Friday) night. The fol-
lowing programme of Irish literature and
song has been prepared under the direc-
ton of Edmund Taylor:
Exposition band; sketch, "Ten Minutes 1 n
Ireland, (by request, Mrs. Edmund TAYLOR I;
piano SOLO 6Believe Me, If All Those Endear.
ing Young Charms" with variations), Mrs
Belle Chamberlain; soprano solo, (a) s'The
Last Rose of Summer" (b) "The Low-backed
Carr Miss Mary S. Sullivan; recitation (u)
ssShandon Bells" (b) ''Tit for Tat. /" Miss Eliza
beth Finch Bartlett; harp, THE Harp That
Once Thro' Tara's Halls" with 1varia-
tions), Miss Mary l.. Kimball; tenor solo,
"The" Minstrel Boy" Thomas J. Walsh I;
selections, Exposition band; vi olin solo, "Irish
Fantasie,'' DR.. Eugene Colby; lightning drill,
by Mr. n. L. Taggart late OF the Royal Irish
Rifles; contralto solo (d) (Galic), 1.-THE Song
of Sorrow" (b) kathleen Mavourneen," Miss
Grace Carroll; recitation, "The Courtship of the
widow" Miss Elizabeth Finch Bartlett; harp,
medley of Irish airs, Miss Mary L. Kimbali ;
finale, sAmerica," Exposition band; accom-
PIANIST, Miss Belle Chamberlain.
The Writer'S Association will have
charge of the afternoon programme on
Friday. Mrs. Emma s. Marshall will read
a paper on "California Literature;" Joa-
ouin Miller will talk about ''The Size OF
Dollars" and Miss kdeline Knapp will
discourse on "Our Heritage of Words.''
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-14

Rutz has been missing for several days
and his friends have all sorts OF theories
as to the cause Of his absence. For some
time he has been working on patent car
device for saving life, and he recently gave
out the information that he had invented
something that would pick up human
being with ease while the car was going at
high rate of speed. He carried bis
drawings about with him and refused to
allow any one to inspect them until he
had been granted a patent.
He was not worried over money matters,
but was always able to pay his way. He
was very despondent, and this leads some
of his acquaintances to suggest that he
has committed suicide.
There is a chapter in Rutzs life that
may throw some light on his disappear
ance. He has always been firm believer
in the theory of free love. He has advo-
Gated it in public and was violently op-
posed to anything in the nature OF per-
manent marriage. A few years ago he
met lady who held views similar to his
own and they put them into practice. At
that time Rutz owned considerable cash
and had several thousands OF dollars in
bank. His companion exercised her IN
fluence over him to such degree that she
was very soon the owner of nearly all the
coin.
After four years. experience OF free love
Rutz found it had cost him his small for
tune and when the lady obtained posses
sion of the last $4,000 she discovered that
the free love doctrine was no longer de-
sireable and she left Oakland. Since that
time Rutz has been very different man.
He could not find any one else who would
accept his tree-love doctrine and grew
some what Respondent.
He made no preparation for his depart
ure and his room shows that he intended
to return. He is man of very abstemi-
Gus habits and his friends scorn the idea
that he has gone on debauch.
'sDuring the two weeks previous to his
disappearance" said one of his intimate
acquaintances to-day, "he was frequently
visited by man who was not known to
any one in the house. l did not like the
visitor appearance and told Rutz SO.
believe Rutz expected some money from
Germany, but whether it came or not be-
fore he went off l cannot say. His friend
has not called since he left and l would
not be surprised if it should prove to be a
case of abduction for the purpose of
robbery. We have told the police of the
matter, but Detective Williams said that
they have no clew on which to work."
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-14
DENIAL FROM VETERANS
The Army and Navy Republican
League Listens TO Addresses
From Ladies.
Charges in a Populist Organ De.
nounced as Base and Truthless
CalumnieS.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL,
9O8 Broadway. Aug. 13.

OAKLAND OFFICE BAN FRANCISCO GALL,
908 Broadway, Aug. 13.
The Army and Navy League held a
meeting tonight and the large hall on
Eighth street was packed to the doors.
Judge McElroy presided and addresses
were made by Miss Addie Ballou, Senator
Carpenter and Mrs. Sarah G. Borland.
Senator Eli Denison presented the league
with portraits of the Republican Presi-
Dental candidates and was accorded a
rising vote of thanks.
The following resolutions were read and
pied unanimously:
WHEREAS, The Army and Navy Republican
League is q BODY Of citizens formerly Union
soldiers and sailors, organized upon that basis
and upon the common belief that the Repub-
hcan party is best qualified to administer
the Government, which our members on land
and sea helped 10 save; and such citizens,
whose loyalty has been proved in The service
and in battle, have at least as good right as
others to form peaceful organizations as citi-
zens under the protection of our common
Government; and, whereas, Populist publi-
cation, mlscalled Industry, has falsely and
Indignantly libeled this body OF ex-soldiers
and sailors of the Union by saying that they
viii "concoct schemes and dispatch hired
emissaries," and that 'rnoney will be lavishly
spent" and young men OF 'AlamedasCounty,
shun the portals OF this hive of corruption
look upon 1t as you would q leprous body
and more of the same sort.
Resoiued, That the Army and Navy Republi.
can League of Alameda County brands the
above and all such language as a malicious
lie, inspired by political and personal degra-
dation unworthy of any party, characteristic
OF only the basest and most debauched publ.
cation and of the lowest and most polluted
mind, whose Industry" is libel, malignity
and defamation;
Resolved, That no party worthy of the con
sideration of true Americans will toler ate OF
support such publication, and that we call
upon the PopuIist party of Alameda County tc
disavow and condemn the libelous and m g.
lignant language above referred to, and to
cease supporting libel or sustaining libelers
and that we ask all good citizens, irrespective
OF party, to shun publication whose 'indus-
try" is TO attempt TO blaoken the record and
name of loyal men who survive the battles oi
their country and OF yours, and are only par
ticipating in its peaceful government as all
free, upright and honest citizens have the
right to do.
Professor Wilkie sang two patriotic
songs, and the meeting closed with the
singing of america and three cheers for
Mckinley and Hobart.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-14
GONE UP IN SMOKE.
A Two Thousand Dollar Fire on Ba,
Street and Railroad Avenue,
Alameda.

OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 13.-At about
half past a fire broke out in the out
buildings at the back OF G. Perfumes
produce and grocery-store, situated on Bay
street, near Railroad avenue. The build
ing is in the middle of the block, and as
the fire spread rapidly there was proba-
biIity that it would be a serious confagra-
ton. The alarm was turned in and re-
peated, bringing out every available man
and foot of hose in the city.
A rumor spread among the crowd that a
consignment of oil had been placed in the
sheds of Marcuse & Remmel, and this
made Fire Chief Krauth and his men re-
double their energies Three strong
etreams of water were playing on the fire,
confining the flames to the rear of the
premises, and in half an hour all danger
was over.
The damage done by water and re-
moyal will be the most serious loss, and
Mr. Marcuse places it at about $4,000. All
the places are covered by insurance.
Marcuse & Rsmmel suffer a good deal
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-14
ARRESTED ON AN ATTACHMENT
Frank Attello Accused of MaItreating
Nine-Year-Old Child.

Frank Attello Accused of MaItreating
Nine-Year-Old Child.
OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 13.-Frank At
tello was arrested upon an attachment
to-day issued by Judge Wood in the Po-
lice Court this morning. He was out on
$5 bail and forfeited it. He Is charged
with battery upon nine-year-old daugh-
ter of Mrs. Anna Baccilieri of 1008 Twenty
first street.
Mrs. Baccilieri keeps a few boarders,
among whom is Attello. She says the
latter has been very overbearing to herself
and daughter Treasa for some time past.
Last Saturday Attello slapped Treasa In
the face, at which she told him to mind
his own business, as he was not her boss.
He made a rush for her and she ran into
room occupied by Miss Juno Bertalane
and locked the door. He kicked in the
door, knocked the child down and kicked
her body and lower limbs until she was
nearly unconscious.
The girls body is mass of black and
blue discolorations, showing where the
heavy boot had struck her and bearing
out her mothers statements. He was re-
leased upon giving 500 bail tonight.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-14
and Market streets, took his life with re

and Market streets, took his life with re-
volver early this morning.
He lived with his wife and his son-in :
law at ITO Nineteenth street. He arose
this morning and went into the basement
while his wife was preparing breakfast.
She heard the shot, and on going down
stairs she saw her husband sitting in a
chair gasping. In his lap was revolver
He had shot himself through the heart
and died two minutes later.
The deceased was employed by Tubbs'
Rope Company for over twenty years.
He was discharged about ayear ago, when
the factory decreased its staff A few
months ago he went into the poultry busi-
ness, but the profits were very small ana
Peck was disheartened. A few days ago
he remarked to his partner that "life was
hard and not worth living"
He was 81 years old and leaves two mar
ried daughters.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-14
WORK BEGUN IN EARNEST
Recitations for Upper Classmen
at Berkeley Commenced
Yesterday.
Congressman Hilborn Receives ;
Hearty Endorsement for Renomi-
nation-Notes.

| BERKELEY, CAL, Aug. 13.-To-day
was registration day for sophomores and
upper classmen at the State University.
| BY O'Clock, the hour set for the closing
| of the Recorders office, 700 had signed
their names and fled their study cards for
! the term. The freshmen, graduates and
some of the limited and special students
are yet to be heard from.
The total number of applicants for fresh
man standing reaches almost the 500
mark, but it is estimated that out of these
only about $50 Will be admitted.
ABOUT 331A per cent of the applicants
for freshman standing will probably be
clipped off, said Recorder Sutton to-day,
''and so doubt if the class of 1900 will be
much larger than the class of '99.
"There will be q great many graduate
and special students who will come in
later, and by another month we will have
on our roll at Berkeley about 1850. Some
more will come in January, and by the
close of the year the total enrolment in
the colleges at Berkeley will reach about
1850, or 100 more than the books of last year
show"
Besides the general raising of the STAN
dard of entrance requirements this year on
account of the overcrowded condition of
the university Latin fit has been de-
manded for entrance to all the colleges ex-
cept those of the applied sciences, such as
mining, civil engineering, agriculture and
mechanics.
The applicant who desires to enter any
of the so-called liberal courses, such as are
given in the colleges of letters and social
sciences was required to have full three
years preparatory Latin course. The re-
corder says that this single new require
ment has doubtless been the means of
keeping many of the ''prepsp in their high
schools for at least another year.
Instruction began this afternoon for all
the students excepting freshmen. Cards
of admission will be issued to the incom-
ing classmen next Monday, and on Tues
day they will be organized for instruction.
Almost absolute harmony has existed
thus far between the freshmen and their
natural enemies, the sophomores, but
rumors of big rush before a fortnight
has passed were floating freely to-day. 4
Professor Moses to Return.
BERKELEY, CAL, Aug. 13.-Professor
Bernard Moses, head of the department of
history at the State University, who was
some time ago reported to be about to
sever his connection with the University
of California to accept a similar position
at Chicago, will return to Berkeley next
Monday. Professor Bacon has posted a
notice that Professor Moses will meet his
classes on tnat day.
New Banjo Club.
BERKELEY, CAL, Aug. 13.-A new
banjo club has been formed by several of
the university students. among whom are
c. R. Morse, F. L. Argall, T. a. Smith, +.
L. knight. E. L. Sadier and G. A. Eiston.
The banjo club has signifed its purpose to
assist in all the glee club concerts when
called upon to do so.
Blind Institute Opening.
BERKELEY, CAL, Aug. 13-The Insti-
tute for the Deaf and Dumb and Blind in
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-14
EXERCISING THE DEVIL.
According to the Ancient Meth
DDS Devised by Con-
fuciuS.
He Is to Be Sent by Way of the Tidal
Canal-Board of Equalization
Holds Short Session.

ALAMEDA, CAL, Aug. 13.-The Chinese
population of the city is making due prep
sration for the driving out of his satanic
majesty from the peninsula. 1t appears
that this gentleman has powers of locomo-
ton and is susce ptible to the exorcisms of
his subjects. They will therefore congre-
gate at the tidal canal tomorrow and Sat-
urday and Sunday and by public process
sions, JOSS sticks and exhorta tions induce
him to leave the confines of Alameda
until at least the Presidential campaign is
over.
Board of Equalization.
ALAMEDA, CAL, Aug. 13-Being Ala
meda gay at the exposition the Board of
Equalization held but a short session.
Herman Driest's application of yesterday
was reconsidered and his application de-
MED. The application of Frank Lombard
tor reduction was denied, as was Martiu
Donahue's. The application of Yerba
Buena Building Association for reduction
on property of ]. 81. Jones was denied. E.
F. Rays application received similar treat
ment and the franchises of the A., o. and
T. Railway Company were kept at the fig
ures OF the Assessor. The Alameda Build
ing and Loan Association was cited to
show cause on Monday why its mortgage
on property assessed to W. P. Clark's es-
tate and sold to O. S. Myself should not
be increased. On the recommendation OF
the City Assessor John and Mary Mac
Cauley's property was reduced from $500
to $500, and Mrs. Roos' property adjoin-
ing was reduced from 500 to $3.50.
Alameda Day.
ALAMEDA, CAL, Aug. 13.-The cars OF
the electric railroad have been crowded
all day with a never-ceasing stream of
happy children and their guardians en-
route to the Oakland Exposition. Busi-
ness was all but suspended during the aft
ernoon and the public city institutions
were closed at the dinner hour.
Brief News Items.
J. Phillips of North Alameda has suf-
fered arrest for selling milk without
permit.
The Native Daughters are to give an en-
tertainment and dance in Armory Hal
Wednesday evening, August 26.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-14
HISTORY OF A DAY.
Alameda County Happenings Told
Short Chapters


debate on the money question between
Congressman James Mcguire and Colonel John
irish will be given in the Macdonough Theater
August 20 under the auspices of the Catholic
Ladies' Aid Society.
Fulton Sheppard, 17-year- old lad living al
3ZZ5 Briggs avenue, is to receive the Humane
Societys medal for bravery. Although he is
a cripple, he jumped into the TIDAL Canal and
saved the life OF Willie Durant.
+. Boegle has filed an affidavit upon an an
plicatton TO have H. n. Glenn and +. w. Saw
yer cited for contempt in prosecuting an
action against the petitioner subsequent TO his
filing a petition in insolvency, and an order
staying such proceeding in the Justice Court.
The motion of ]. H. Smith for a new trial
against P. F. Benson, executor OF the will of
the late Phillip Boogar. which was to have
been argued this morning before Judge
Greene, was continued until tomorrow. Smith
sued for $1,000 for legal services and was al
lowed $500.
Captain James Wilson died yesterday after
noon at his residence on University avenue,
Berkeley. The deceased was a retired sea
captain, and had made his home in Berkeley
for the last twenty-nine years. The funeral
will take place tomorrow at 2 P. II. from the
family residence.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-14

Southern Pacific fiagman who, she says,
lnsulted her. It was the cause that led to
her marriage a couple of days ago to a
comparatively wealthy man.
Less than two months ago Mrs. Herbst
lived in a cottage near the signal-box at
Seventh and Fallon streets. 1t is just at
this point that the Seventh-street trestle
begins, and at that time flagman named
Halsey was on duty there to flag the
trains. Mrs. Herbst gave the fagman a
severe beating one night and he had her
arrest ed for assault with deadly weapon.
Mrs. Herbst retalated by petitioning the
City Council to order the shanty off the
stree; so that Halsey would have to walk
III any additional miles in the course of a
year to and from his signal.
Mrs. Her rbst's case came up in the Police
Court, and was postponed to give Halsey
q chance to get repaired at Fabiola Hos
pital. 1t has not been disposed of, and
the secret came out when a marriage
license was applied for by John A. Hen
ninger to wed Mary Herbst.
When Mrs Herbst's troubles were
made public, the old capitalists mpathy
was aroused He decided to see how a
woman such as Mrs. Herbst was pictured
as being could be guilty of one-half the
cruelty attributed to her. His investiga-
s4Ou OOA4A44 ilCA LIS DS4AC1 lildb ILC laQy
was maligned, and his sympathy was
quickly followed by something even more
tender. When 1t became known that the
lady had 4 protector, there was no more
trouble with the occupants of the signal
box. The fagmen noted the increase in
the number and length of the old capital
lists visits, and when the sign ITO Let"
was recently posted in the cottage win
dow, they guessed the rest.
The whole trouble began over the disap-
pearance of some kindling wood from the
signal-box, and Halsey expressed the
opinion that Mrs. Herbst knew where it
went. This was denied, and one night
Mrs. Herbst went to the cabin and exc
cuted summary revenge on Halsey. AS
many of the neighbors thought he de-
served it as pitied him.
Henninger gave his age as 63, while
Mrs. Herbst is but 35 and does not even
appear so old. He is the owner of consid-
erable property in this city aud he also
owns houses and land at Vallejo and Be-
nicia. He is rated as capitalist and re-
sides on Seventh street, near Market.
a hagman named Stanton, who was on
duty this afternoon, said that it was re-
ported that Henninger had paid off the
mortgage on his wlfe's home and decided
to her some valuable property before the
marriage. If such be the case the deeds
have not been placed on record. Mrs.
Herbst was formerly the wife of wealthy
contractor, from whom she was divorced.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-14

to sublet portion of the Wizard Tract to
the Southern Pacific, to be used as depot
site. They shall be allowed to maintain
suitable railroad tracks and switches, but
no saloon, hotel or store will be allowed.
The Register Completed.
OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 13.-The lady
typewriters who have been working upon
the great register for the past two days
completed their labors at an early hour
this afternoon. They were compared as
rapidly as precinct was finished. Then
the Misses Carpenter and Mitchell, two
of the County Clerks regular deputies,
bound them.
Tomorrow the register will be certified
by County Clerk Jordon and delivered
to the precinct judges for the prim ary
election to be held Saturday.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-14
The Fire Department.

The Fire Commissioners yesterday afternoon
allowed B. Donnelly $50 relief for injuries re-
ceived W lille in the discharge of his duty at O
Iae- Oh ~ rntirod fro, sar7ics n
pension. James J. McTiernan was appointed
hoseman OF Engine 4, James McGrath, truck
man of Truck 5, and G. H. Ferguson, engineer
of Engine z. Emil Cranert was promoted from
steward of Chemical Engine to driver of En-
gine Is, and Albert R. Ahlborn from hoseman
OF Engine 26 to steward OF Chemical Engine L.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-14
Night with shakespeare.

OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 13.-Frederick
Warde, the eminent tragedian, will give q
Shakesper1an reading at the First CoDgre-
gational Church in this city tomorrow
evening at which he will discuss the more
familiar plays and give extracts from
them.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-14
James win Not Resign.

BERKELEY, CAL, Aug. 49, Judge
James of the Justice Court has announced
that he will not resign from his office as
Justice of the Peace of Berkeley.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-14
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ENDED a HARD LIFE.

James r. Peck Commits Suicide in His
Home in North Oakland.
OAKLAND. CAL, Aug. 13.-James R.
Peck, poultry merchant at Twenty-second
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-14
And She Is Now Mistress in
the Home of a
Capitalist.
IDYL OF A SIGNAL BOX.
John Henninger Marries the Woman
Who Severely Beat Railroad
F agman.

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALI
90s Broadway, Aug. 13.
Mrs. Mary Herbst now reioices that she
spent few hours in prison for beating a