The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-06
ALAMEDA LIBRARY PLAN,
The Proposition to Erect a Sub
stantial Structure by Citi-
zens Progressing.
Justice Morris Will Hold Court in a
Cottage After To.Day-City Hall
Dedication-Other Items.

ALAMEDA, CAL, Feb. 5.-The library
trustees have not made any selection as
yet Of plan for a temporary library
building. Three plans are under con-
sideration, and action has been postponed
until the 10th inst. In the meantime the
proposition to form q citizens synd icate
and raise $780, 900 for the erection of a per-
manent structure, which is to be after
ward sold to the city, is making some
Roadway. f. w. Van Sicklen has this
matter in hand, and is meeting with much
encouragement.
Ministerial Union.
ALAMEDA, CAL, Feb. 5.-The Minis
terial Union met this evening in the Park
street Methodist Episcopal Church, where.
in the presence of a large gathering, the
Armenian outrages were discussed. Jo-
seph J.. Forderer, president of the NUM-
cipal board, was introduced by Rev. +. G..
Jordan as presiding officer of the evening.
Mr.. Forderer gave some appalling facts
concerning Armenia and the atrocities
committed there, which he characterized
as among the wonders of the nineteenth
century. DR.. A. w. Scott, principal of the
High School, gave sketch of the history
OF Armenia; City Attorney Taylor dis
coursed upon The diplomatic relations
OF England and Turkey In connection with
Armenia; Rev. W. nj. Lowe spoke on
Civil liberty in Armenia; Rev. W. w.
Scudder discussed 1.-THE Monroe Doc
trine''; Rev. f. S. Brush read an article
touching on 1.-The work of Red Cross So
GETTY" and Hon. ]. n. Young spoke
of Americas duty to Armenia" set
OF resolutions, which was read, strongly
outlined the course which should be pur-
sued TO prevent further outrages, and
urged the necessity of taking action i'm
mediately by all Chris tians. They were
unanimously adopted.
A New Courtroom.
ALAMEDA CAL, Feb. 5.-Justice Nor
ris will move his courtroom to-day in the
cottage at 1919 Santa Clara aven lie so as to
be near the City Hall. The property on
Santa Clara avenue, between Park and
Oak streets, has become city property since
the occupancy of the new City Hail, and
the cottage could no longer rent as a
dwelling. Justice Morris will use the
double parlors for holding court, and the
Constables will use the dining-room for
their office. Attorney ]. E. Barber will
have his office in the building.
City Hall Dedication.
ALAMEDA, Call, Feb. 5-Pre parations
for the formal dedication of the new CITY
Hall have been about completed. The
hall will be open for public inspection
next Tuesday from 8 O'Clock A. NJ. to
o'clock P. NJ, and on the following Thurs
day evening the dedication exercises will
take place in the council chambers. The
Encinal brass band will give concert in
the portico from 1880 to $50 O'clock. At
the conclusion of the exercises there will
be dancing in the library hall.
Native Son Oficers.
ALAMEDA, CAL, Feb. 5.-Halvcon
Parior No. LAG, n. S. G. W., has installed
the following officers: Past president. T.
H. NObmann Jr,: president w C. Eorsvth
Jr.; yice-presidents, f. G. Shepard, w. f.
Chapman and J. c. Bates Jr.; financial
secretary, Il. G. Sander: recording secre.
tary, II. O. Kenney; marshal, L. J.. Cordes.
trustee, III. w. Bradley.
insufficient Evidence.
ALAMEDA, CAL, Feb. 5.-The preIim
mary examination of s. l.. Peterson and
William Kelly, charged with having ssbur-
glariZed" the cabin of the schooner Pros
per, took place to-day in Justice Morris
court, and resulted in their DISCHARGE.
There was not sufficient evidence to CON
meet them directly with the crime.
A Fire Company's Officers.
ALAMEDA, CAL, Feb. 5.-Hermann
Cordes Hose Company has elected. the
following officers: Jesse Ives. foreman.
second assistant; Frank Graham. secre.
tary and treasurer, and A. G. Toye, trustee
Of the relief fund.
Fire at the Oil Works.
ALAMEDA, CAL. Feb. 5.-The Fire
Department was called out this afternoon
for blaze at the Pacific Coast Oil Works
West End. The gas from one of the tanks
became ignited and made quite blaze.
1t was soon extinguished, however, and
the damage was nominal.