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The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08
The Body of a Well-Preserved
Man Discovered Near the
Cemetery Fence.
NOTHING TO IDENTIFY IT
Mysterious Surroundings of a Stran.
gers Death at the Heights Near
Oakland.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, J
908 Broadway Eeh Y


908 Broadway, Feb. z.
The body of we'll dressed and gentle
manly looking man was found near Blair's
Park this morning, lying close to
the fence of the Mountain View Cemetery,
near the park entrance. by William Eadi lie,
driver in the employ of B. McDer-
mott, q butcher. Eadie was driving along
about 1880 o'clock this morning, when he
noticed man lying up against the fence
on his back, with his hands at his side.
An examination disclosed the fact that
the man was dead. Eadie informed Nc
Dermott of his discovery, and word was
sent to the Coroner. The body was recog-
nized by Mr.. McDermott as that of a man
he had seen yesterday afternoon about $3.50
o'clock walking along the road toward
Piedmont, but who it was or where he was
from no one could tell. The body was re-
moved to the Morgue, where thorough
examination was made.
No marks of violence were found on the
body to show that he had met his death
by foul means. The body was of a man
feet 5 inches in height ard weighing
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08
HOW HURLEY WAS KILLED
Coroner's Jury on the Victim of
the Windstorm Makes a
Suggestion.
Evidence at the Inquest Serves to
Show That the Design of the
Building Was at Fault.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALI
908 Broadway, Feb. 7. (

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALI
908 Broadway, Feb. 7.
The search into the ruins of the wrecked
Williams building was completed to-day
and all doubts as to there being anybody
buried beneath the debris were dispelled.
The inquest was held this evening on
the body of young Hurley, who was killed
while trying to escape yesterday. His
father was too much affected by his sorrow
to appear and it was decided to dispense
with his testimony.
Herbert e. Jones, the contractor, testi-
fed to the general construction of the
building. He said that he had framed the
plans himself and that in doing so he had
followed the same rules by which he had
been guided during long experience as a
contractor. He told OF the dim ensions of the
bracings and said that possibly some of
the carpenters had removed the bracings
contrary to his orders before the building
was safe.
In answer to questions Jones stated that
he had personally conducted the construc-
ton of the building and had not left any
of The responsibility to any one else.
Il. Judson, carpenter employed on the
building, said there was a very high
wind and that one hard gust struck the
building and 1t Immediately collapsed.
would have been had the building not
been securely constructed. If the sup
ports had not been strong enough the
building would have quivered for some
time before topping over. The accident
was the work of few seconds.
Mr.. Smith, contractor, testified that
the building was too large for the lot and
that the overhanging parts made it top
heavy. He said that the plans did not
provide for sufficiently heavy timbers. 1t
was learned during his testimony that
Smith had been bidder on the building
and that his bid was not accepted.
]. Mcdonald, who had such a narrow
escape, said that the accident was instan-
taneous and attributed it to the wind.
The jury was about half an hour de-
liberating on its verdict. After finding
that Hurley died as testified to by the
witnesses who helped TO take his body
from the wreck, the following rider was
added:
That said collapse being due to strong winds
and the faulty designs of the plans for said
building, we recommend that the proper au-
thorities appoint an inspector to supervise the
construction of all buildings to be erected in
the future to prevent loss of life.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08

w. r. Davis said tonight that there was
$4,000 in sight, leaving only about $4,000
to secure. The committee has its final
meeting tomorrow afternoon, when all
subscription papers must be in.
DowIing Discharged.
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. deputy Con-
stable Richard Dowling, arrested for the
alleged false imprisonment of It. B. George.
whom he arrested on charge of vagrancy
some time ago on Claremont avenue. has
been discharged on preliminary hearing
before Judge Allen. 1t appeared from the
evidence that the Davis barn bad been
broken into on several occasions and he
requested Dowling to keep lookout for
tramps. Seeing George about and him re-
fusing to stop when ordered to do so ex-
cited suspicious, hence the arrest. Judge
Allen said that had not DowIng made the
duty.
Whitney Estate.
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. Mrs. Mary
L. Whitney, widow of the late Senator
George E. Whitney, sets forth in her a3-
pication for partial distribution of the
estate that $4,000 has been paid Alfred and
Lucy Darling besides the release of a
mortgage upon the Darling quartz mine
in +, Dorado County. A legacy of S3hO0
to George S. Whitney has been settled
also.
The estate was appraised at S102. .597 Is.
Mrs. Whitney asks that an individual half
Interest in the Darling mine be distributed
70 her.
Mr.. Moran's Dummy,
OAKLAND. CAL, Feb. 7.-Since the
captu OF thu safe-wreckers the dummy
watchman at J. T. Moran's clothing-store
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08
Fabrics From Peat Fiber.

There were exhibited lately as the State
Department, Washington, some samples
of various textile fabrics woven from peat
tibers and closely resembling the we'll
known Scotch tweed and camel's hair.
These specimens were received from the
United States Consul at Havre, France,
and indicate the industrial possibilities of
that material. Formerly peat fiber was
not considered available practically in any
manufactures OF utility, especially in such
a line, but it is now we'll understood that
it can be bleaohed to a snowy whiteness
and will take any dye, special advantage
of such cloth, as claimed, being its anti
septic character and freedom from harbor-
ing disease germs. Compressed peat has
for some time been used for making nom
conducting bricks and slabs for various
purposes.-New York Sun.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08
Twelve-Year.0ld Herman Acker-
man Has Been Absent
Five Days.
JURIEs CONVICT LIQUOR MEN
Oratory and Music at ST. Mary's
College on Washington's
Birthday.

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALI
908 Broadway. Feb. Z.
Mrs. Callahan, who resides at Twenty
second and West streets, is nearly dis
tracted over the absence of her son by a
former marriage, Herman Ackerman. The
lad left home last Tuesday morning to at
tend school at the Lafayette, where he is
considered one of the brightest pupils.
He failed to go to school and has not
been seen since.
The boy is IL years of age, light coz
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08
TEMPERED WITH MERCY.
Edward Bishop to Serve Three Months
in Jail for Taking Purse.


OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. - Edward
Bishop. old and gray-haired, stood before
Judge Greene to-day and received three
months sentence in the County Jail for
petty larceny. He was in tears while
awaiting sentence and showed contrition
in every feature. Ore day over year ago
Hirsch & Waschermann' s collectors horse
ran away in West Oakland. A purse with
picked up and made away with.
He left Oakland Immediately and did
not return until last December. A war;
rant was issued and he was held for grand
larceny after an exsmin alton, but on his
trial in the Superior Court the jury found
him guilty of the lesser offense. He had
lived in West Oakland for many years.
and large number of residents of that
section testified to his good character.
His friends say he took the purse while
under the influence of liquor.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08

plexioned, blue-eyed and has auburn hair.
He is nephew of Police Officer Andrews.
Mrs. Callahan says she cannot account
for his absence-that he was kindly treated
at home and never chastised. She has no
theory whatever as to his disappearance
and unless tidings are received to-day will
call upon the police to aid in searching for
the how
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08
Origin of the Mint 5ulep.

The mint julep got its name from a
Southern gentleman who was great ad-
mirer of Shakespeares works, and who,
upon an occasion after having tried "grass
in his likker," was so moved by the result
that there came to his mind vision of
his favorite heroine, the daughter of Lady
Capulet and the "sweet sweeting" OF
Romeo; thereupon he enthusiastically
named the beverage ''mint Juliet a
term which latter hibbers have corrupted
into mint julep.--Philadelph Times.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08
HISTORY OF A DAY.
Alameda County Happenings Told in
Brief Chapters.
OAKLAND OFFICE

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL.
908 Broadway, Feb. q.
The report of Sheriff White as assignee of
Reuter- Bros, the confectioners, shows $1OO O5
to be applied on claims of creditors amount-
Ing to $1195 49,
James H. Gardiner Jr. has been granted d.
vorce from May C. Gardiner on the ground of
defendants violation of her marriage vows
They have no children.
The Nationals of San Francisco and the
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08
Success. in Sight.

OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 7.--The citizens
committed which has been making efforts
to secure sufficient fund to buy site to
be offered to the University Regents as
site for the Wilmerding School believes
from present indications Oakland may yet
succeed in offering site. Ex-Mayor
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08
Alameda Gerrymandered.

ALAMEDA, CAL, Feb. Presidents OF
Alameda hope that in recasting the lines
for Supervisoral districts the Board of Su-
pervsors will leave Alameda wholly with
in one district. Now it is cut in two at
Paru street and each piece forms part OF
separate district, the Supervisor gener-
ally coming from outside this city. The
dividing OF Alameda was the result of an
effort made in 1884 by Democratic board
to SO gerrymander the county as to keep the
political complexion of the board the
same, notwithstanding the fact that the
county at each general election was over
whelmingly Republican
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08
A GALA BASEBALL GAME,
Glee Club Will Play the Foot
ball Team To-Day on the
Campus.
Adjustment of Water Rates-Branch
Library-New Boating Crew.
Notes.

BERKELEY, CAL, Feb. 7-To-morrow
will be the gala day of the spring season
at the University of California. The mem
bers of the Glee Club will play with the
football team game of baseball at 2
o'clock in the afternoon; a number of the
Greek-letter fraternity will serve luncheon
to their friends, and the entire day will be
given up by the students to merriment
and .jollity. The Glee Club men will be
decked out in their white duck trousers,
negligee shirts, white tennis shoes and
straw hats, while the pigskin-chasers will
be attired in their complete football out
fits. even to the nose-pr otectors and shin
guards. Before the contestants take their
places the Glee Club will sing mum ber of
popular airs and the football n en- will go
through some of their rlaneuverings As
there is no inclosure about the diamond,
the tag system will be put into use as has
been the custom at several previous games.
Manager Friend said to-day that the ad-
vance sale of tickets to the game has ex-
ceeded 500. An elaborate souvenir, con-
tanning O score-card, six cuts in colors,
poems apropos and an elaborate history OF
the players, will be one of the features of
the OCCASION.
Following viii be the makeup of the
two teams:
On the football nine Walthall will play
catcher, Kaarsberg pitcher, Douglas first base,
Bender second base, Ransome third base, Hupp
shortstop, Hilborn left field. Plunkett center
field and Sherman right field. Hilborn will
captain the nine and Kennedy, Selfridge and
Reinhardt are named as substitutes.
The Glee Clubs team will be captained by
Morse, and VIII take places as follows: C.
Elston catcher, Morse pitcher, S. Rawlings first
base, T. Smith second base, r. H. Parsons third
base, T.. A. Smith, B. G. Somers and P. Hutch
ins left, center and right fields respectively
The substitutes are PARCELS, Veeder, String
ham and Bakewell.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08

Canada has forest in the Labrador and
Hudson Bay district which extends at
least 1000 to 100 miles.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08
College Song Book.

BERKELEY, CAL, Feb. THE junior
class of the State University met this
afternoon and decided TO publish a college
song 6o9s s as suppiemsesns. m sst. to tn their Blue
OF the annual were given full charge of
arranging the material for the supple
mentary book. Professor Charles Mills
Gayley has consented to assist in putting
the volume into form. A few of the old
standard college songs and a number of
new ones, among which will be several
publication. Following we're the officers
elected fer the ensuing term: Craig was re-
elected president; Miss Grace Crabb, first
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08
Five Years as President.

ALAMEDA, CAL, Feb. Mrs. Oester-
relcher had served for five years as presi-
dent of the Alameda German Ladies' Aid
Society, a local organization that dis
penses great deal of charity and affords
much social diversion to its members IN
the parties and entertainments it gives to
raise money for its charitable purposes
Upon her retiring from the office yester-
day afternoon poem, composed in honor
OF the faithful officer, was read by lady
86 years old, whose intellect was clear and
whose mental powers were remarkably Wig
orous. The event was made one of great
good feeling by the German population.
An Alameda Wedding.
ALAMEDA, CAL, Feb. 7.-Marie Foarei
was married to Charles e. Balm at the
Lutheran Church last night. The bride is
a daughter of Lorentz Foard, the shin
chandler of San Francisco, and the groom
is business man of Astoria, Or. Rev
II. Haserodt, pastor of the church, per-
formed the ceremony. The maids were
two sisters of the bride, Julia and Meta
and the groomsmen were Messrs. Prael o.
Astoria and Schneider of Alameda. Mr.
and Mrs. Balm will make their future
home in Astoria.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08
ST. MARY.s COLLEGE.
The Junior Glass to Honor washing
toms Birthday Appropriately.


toms Birthday Appropriately.
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. THE class of
'97, at present the junior class, of ST..
Mary's College will honor on the evening
of the 21st inst. the birth of the founder
of our Nation" George Washington. The
exercises will be the first given on this side
of the bay since the rebuilding of the col
lege, which was DESTROYED by fire nearly a
year and half ago. Hence all friends of
the college will be invited to attend the
exercises, in which the members of the
class OF '97 make their debut, and who
will endeavor to have the entertainment
rebound to their credit as we'll as to that
of the college.
Theexercises will be held in the spacious
college hall and admittance will be by inyi-
tation. The committee in charge are:
John Greeley, Robert brady, William
Solen, Thomas Richardson and Joseph
Hooson. The Grafton of the day will be
delivered by the famous redwood orator. -
J. w. Solen. Patriotic addresses will also
be made by John Greeley and Joseph
Hooson.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08
SALOON MEN CONVICTED.
Police Court Juries Breaking the Record
In Finding for the People.

POi1ce Court Jurfes Breaking the Record
in Finding for the People.
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. Z. - For
the first time the residents of the
Twenty-third avenue district have the sat
isfaction of knowing that Gus Williams
has been brought to time by the authori-
ties. Joe Marshall, his barkeeper, was con-
victed in the Police Court of selling liquor
without license and fined $f00 or fifty
days in jail, the extreme limit of the law.
OF late the Police Court juries have COM
menced to redeem themselves of the repu-
tation that they stood ready to acquit any
one. The last four juries summoned IN
court have returned verdicts of guilty with
out much deley. Mrs. Hannah Ward, Josie
Harper and John Johnson have all been
found guilty of selling liquor without a
license and G. FL. Boman was convicted of
battering Mrs. Montgomery.
Prosecuting Attorney II. A. Melvin de-
serves credit for the manner of conducting
his cases. Officer Curtis, who summons
the juries, is entitled to much credit for
the care exercised in selecting the venire
for jurors. He always endeavors to sum-
mon representative citizens.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08
Attempted Hold-Up.
New Boating Crew.

BERKELEY, CAL, Feb. THE class of
'97 of the State University is organizing a
boating crew. A number OF the students,
among whom are Laughlin. Trew and
Cole, and Laughlin of last years Varsity,
will meet at the boathouse in Sessions
basin tomorrow afternoon to try for places
on the class crew.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08
Funeral of j. n. Bolton

BERKELEY, CAL, Feb. THE funeral
of the late John H. Bolton of Peralta Park
will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock from the First Presbyterian Church,
corner of Van Ness avenue and Sacramento
street, San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-08
Branch LIBRARY
Lorin Choral Society.

BERKELEY, CAL, Feb. THE Lorin
Choral Society held an election last even
ing, after which social and entertain
ment were given. Following were the Off
GERS elected: President, j. G. Crew; direc-
tor, A. T. Switzerland; treasurer and Sec
retary, Ready Stats; librarian. Leo
Rodgers; accompanist, Miss Myrtle Foster.
Meetings are to take place every Thurs
day evening at the Lorin school,.
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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-12-09

Albums beautiful Toilet cases boxes manicure
sets shaving sets necke and glove boxes and
fancy mirrors The largest line Of Xmas goods
.%#S.l ever brought to the city.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-12-09
.-I@ a. -
All Sorts Of. :
P|aythings
eooeoaop

Why it tickles the children, almost
as much rs going to circus. There is.
MT anything that they might want that
we hewitt got. All sorts of wooden and
iron toys, all kinus of games and picture
books, plenty of pretty dolls and doll
heads-yhy just to see them makes the
little ones happy. Why not call around
and buy what they would so much like
to have, particularly when the price is
SO low.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-12-09
P|st6sst things ypu ever saw,

We aren't Dragging at all. Got ev.
erything we claim to have. Nice enough
to make the women and girls just sigh
for them. For instance, albums, pref
ty dressing cases, work boxes, manicure
sets, novelties, cuff and collar, handkcr-
chief and necktie boxes, boquct stands
and beautiful Christmas Cards. Just
look them over and you won't hesitate
about buying. =. ~ Z. I I,
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-12-09

If any one has any Rye, Oats or Bar.
ley,they will do we'll by calling at Bing.
ham Bros Elevator. Highest cash pric-
scs always paid.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-12-09

a lady's fascmators was found last
week. Owner can have same by calling
at G. g. REIN s.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-12-09
That isn't all,
Oh no.! .
eoeeseeo

Music Boxes, finest ever brought
to the city-ine mirrors, great VARIETY
Of ink stands, cigar stands, groups, of
statuary, fine stationery, useful Indian
baskets, legant gift books, china tea
sets for children and toy musical instru-
ments.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-12-09
MUSICAL lnstru.
ments.
ssssesss

Speaking about such things reminds
us that we have got all KINDS of them
organs, violins: mandolins, guitars. auto
harps. flutes, accordcons, zi1hers, in fact
everything. Prices phenomemally low.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-12-09

Why the Pioneer Drug Store, Of
course Santa Claus seems to have
camped there for the season. Seat OF
headquarters, you know. Laid in pretty
near everything imaginable Largest
assortment in every line. Wants to tell
you few of things. Couldn't possibly
mention all. just wants toremark that
the prices are all right. Lowest on rec
ord, Big stock makes it possible.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-12-09
That isn't all
either.
AAnAAAA

Christmas trees and trimmings, big
stock. A tree is something that every
body wants and you do not want to wait
until they are all gone before you make
your pick
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-12-09
Remainder this.
eooooooo

Prices are in keeping with the times.
Our stock is large and We can afford to
sell low. We are having a big trade as
"a direct result, but we can accommodate
all corners. Don't forget US. It is to
you: advantage.