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The San Francisco call., 1896-02-12
MAY Be MADE ELECTRIC,
The Laundry Farm Railroad
Negotiating With Property
Owners.
MOVES TO SAVE CHINAMEN
officer Greenwald Found in Bed
Unconscious From Gas Escaping
From a Leak.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FnAxc1sco CALL


90S Broadway, Feb. II, 1896. I
The conversion of the California Rail-
way, or as it is more generally known, the
Laundry Farm road, from steam line
into an electric road is the source of some
interesting correspondence which may re-
suit in the change being made. The first
letter is from Benham & Thomas under
date of January and is as follows:
California Railroad Compuny-GENTLEMEN:
1t was generally understood year or two ago
that you were considering the change of the
Laundry Farm road to an electric system. That
the plan was abandoned is evident. What can
be done that will induce you to make the i'm
provement? We have recently purchased a
tract in the vicinity of Laundry Farm and con-
slider the change would enhance its value, and
think other property-holders who would be
benefited will be willing to assist the enter
prise. Please communicate with US on the
subject and oblige.
In reply TO this General Manager w. NJ.
Rand replies under date of January as
follows:
Benhanl & Thomas, l65 Ninth Street, Oakland,
Cdl.-GENTLEMEN: About year ago we did
seriously consider equipping the California
with the various property-oWners along the
line as to what amount they would contribute
toward the cost of the Improvement we were
given little or no encouragement.
lnasmuch as we felt they would derive q
much greater and more immediate benefit
than ourselves through the rise in value OF
their property, we decided TO let the matter
drop until such time as the aforesaid property
owners we're willing to contribute a small por.
tion of the benefits they would derive toward
the cost of the change.
At the present time the road is entirely free
from debt and has cost us something over
$150,000. To change the motive power to
electricity and equip it with the necessary
cars will cost over $7D, 200.
Now, If the proper.yowners along the road
will contribute 900 to be paid within
ninety (90l days after the change has been
made we will at once commence the work and
have the road in full operation early in the
spring and run train every hour from A. NJ.
to II midnight, connecting with the Southern
Pacific Company's trains for San Francisco
and Alameda electric road for all points in
Oakland and Alameda.
A subscription paper was circulated to-
day by the gentlemen named among prop
erty owners who have an interest in the
proposed change, and nearly $1,000 Sc
cured. From this they are encouraged to
believe that the $4,000 will be forth
nnmipO
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-12

P. Miller of the junior class at the State
University was to-day elected baseball
manager for the season of 1896. Miller
has had considerable business experience
in college organizations, having been
business manager both of the Daily Berke-
leyan, and the University Monthly. He
has also taken prominent part in both
football and baseball matters. Miller is a
mem Der of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity
and a resident OF Oakland.
The first baseball game under his man.
agement will take place next Saturday
afternoon on the University diamond be-
tween the dental college team and the
Berkeley juniors.
License Report Filed.
BERKELEY, CAL, Feb. 11.-Marshal
Lloyd has flied his report of licenses col
lected during the month of January. The
statement shows the total sum re-
ceiv ceiyed during that month to have been
$3.50 20. OF this sum the largest part re-
ceiyed from any one class OF licenses was
$3.50 for nineteen solicitors. The sum of
$3.50 was received for liquor licenses and
$3.50 for peddlers' licenses. The amount
paid for vehicles under the regulation that
has aroused so much opposition was $140.
A report has also been received from
Foundmaster Louderbach showing the re-
ceipts of his Office during January to have
been $12 rs.
Will Amend the Ordinance.
BERKELEY, CAL. Feb. 1t.-At the
meeting OF the Board of Town Trustees
last night it was decided 10 amend the
much objected to license ordinance in ac-
cordance with the petition presented at
the last meeting of the board. The IL
cense OF vehicles will be reduced to 81 for
those drawn by one horse and 50 for cases
in which two or more horses are employed.
a q will oil h.ar 10
charged to real estate men, as asked for by
}. J. Mason The license committee agreed
with Mr.. Macon that the So charged up to
this time is out of proportion. At the next
meeting of the board an ordinance will be
passed to print making the real estate Ii
cense So 80.
Ten Miles an Hour.
+ BERKELEY, CAL, Feb. 1.-THE special
committee of the Town Board appointed
to consider the matter OF framing an ordi-
nance regulating the speed of trains
recommended. last night, that the speed
of the trains be limited to ten miles an
hour al the crossings at Ashby avenue,
Dwight way, Center street and University
avenue. The recommendation of the com
mittee was adoped by the board, and an
ordinance covering that point will be
passed at their next meeting.
Another House Robbery.
BERKELEY, Call, Feb. 1.-THE resi-
dence of T. G. Brunn of Durant avenue
was entered last night by burglars and a
large quantity of silyerware, crockery and
bed clothing was taken. The same house
was burglarized on the night of the Rosen-
stirn robbery, last fall, and it is thought
that the work done last night was by the
same party who entered the house before.
Professor Ardley's Lecture.
BERKELEY, CAL, Feb. 11.-"Around
the World" will be the subject of Professor
Ardley's lecture to be given at Stiles Hall
tomorrow evening as benefit to st.
Marks Episcopal Church Of Berkeley.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-12
BLOWS WERE STRUCK.

Vice-President Pa1manteer's Encounter
With Bank Patron at Oakland.
OAKLAND, Call, Feb. 11.-There was
lively scene in the Central Bank this after
noon. w. A. Rushmore was at the bank
arranging some business, and it trans
pired there was an overdraft on his ac-
count. Vice President Palmanteer was
dealing with Mr.. Rushmore, and after
some heated words, it is said, there were
some blows struck.
Mr. Rushmore said tonight that there
was some hitting, but that subsequent
events would prove that his positi on was
justified, and that he would be vindi-
Gated.
Mr.. Palmanteer says there were no
blows struck, but he admits that there was
little misunderstanding.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-12

he was in some way closely connected with
the case. He was arrested on charge of
drunkenness in order to hold him until
the officers here could be communicated
with.
He admitted he was the man wanted,
but did not believe the authorities would
go to the expense of sending for him, but
when they did he readily consented to re-
turn home w. P. and Chesley Perkins,
relatives of the man Menzenmeyer shot,
accompanied Mr.. White to give such testi-
mony as might have been required to
secure the surrender of the prisoner, but
their services were not needed
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-12
THE STOCK MARKET.

Stocks showed no change worthy of remark yes
terday and business quiet all day, the market
clos ng at rather low prices.
he delinquent assessment sale of the Challenge
Consolidated Mining Company will be held today
The bullion report of the Fotosi for January Is as
follows: Worked at the Nevada mill 1880 ions OF
ore gross proceeds in bullion, S20,63 03; cost of
reducing, $3.50; net proceeds in bullion, $14,-
710 tons. $26 81; gross average per ton $40 O3 !:
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-12
.ALAMEDA'S CITY HALL.
The Whole Town Turned Out to
Inspect It Yesterday-P Pleased
With 1t.
The Fallmer Girls Father Indignant
That She Should Be Arrested
for Vagrancy.

ALAMEDA, CAL, Feb. 1.-THE people
of Alameda thronged through their new
City Hall all day to-day. It was the first
time that most of them had seen its interior.
The city officials had all moved in and
settled down, and they were on hand,
throwing their doors wide open for the
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-12
DATE FOR STUDENT LABOR
Work by the Collegians on the
Berkeley Campus on Feb
ruary 28 and 29.
Miller Is Baseball Manager - 0rdi.
nance Amendment-License Re-
ports-News Notes.

6EhhELEY, CAL, Feb. lit has been
oenhiteiy decided that the period to be set
ssiue lor the work of the student labor
eue VIII De the 2Sth and 29th of this
Re;ns1,,; RRG;n.n, Friday and Saturday. Regent
soonsr ~. uesired that it be commenced
o0oHei' Out the preliminary work to be
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-12

benefit of the public. Men, women and
children wandered through the corridors
and rooms all day. There was very general
surprise expressed at the massiveness and
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-12
MENzENMEYER RETURNS.
Did Not Believe the Officers Would Max,
an Effort to Secure Him.

an Effort to Secure Him.
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 11-Deputy
Sheriff Al White arrived from Victoria.
B. c., at 1O:40 o'clock this morning with
Albert Menzenmeyer, who was wanted for
the shooting of Perkins at Lorin on
Christmas eve. He refused to talk about
the shooting and denied all knowledge of
the affair.
En- route to Oakland Menzenmeyer told
White that he went to Stockton after the
trouble with Perkins and thence to Sacra-
mento, where he stayed a few DAYS, and
returned to San Francisco by steamer.
He says he worked his way north oyer.
land instead of going up by water, as re-
ported. He made no objection to coming
back, and even waived all formalities OF
extradition but it was necessary to take
him before the Supreme Court of the
Province before he could be taken from
the country.
From the Deputy Sheriff's story it seems
the Victoria police watch all strangers
closely who come into their city. and it
was soon discovered that Menzenmeyer
read with deep interest ali the California
papers he could get hold of, and often it
was found that he would clip certain
articles out. BY securing duplicate copies
the officers soon discovered the clippings
taken referred to the Perkins shooting,
and at once came to the conclusion that
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-12

Board-l00 Hutchinson Co, IA; 81 F Gas
light, 80. ~
street-5u Hawaiian Commercial, 11sz; lou
Hutchinson P Co. ID; 10 S Water, 1854.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Poard-50 Hawaiian Commercial, 11sl; so do.
17s; ITO Hutchinson Co, 1855; 100 do,
1412; 25 S V Water, 963z.
STREET.-THE S Water. 96sz.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-12
Assessments Pending.
HFollowing is list of assessments now pending:

net average per ton $l4 03; mill worked 10. so
per cent; ore shines considerably.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-12
CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
TUESDAY. Feb. ia P.
STOCK AND BOND EXCHANGE.

TUESDAY. Feb. 1I-2 p. NJ
UNITED STATES BONDS.
Bid. asked Bid. Aseed
..l09i4 Z S As reg 109i4
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-12
GREENwALD's NARROW EsCAp
Discovered in Time to Save Him From
Asphyxiation.

Asphyx1ation.
OAKLAND, CAL. Feb. 11.-Police Off
Ger Frank Greenwald narrowly escaped
asphyxiation Sunday morning. He was
on his beat Saturday night and reported
off at the usual hour Sunday morning
with Officer Mccarthy and went to bed at
his home, 1153 Market street. The cottage
is adjoining to the old high school and
there he keeps bachelors hall. He says
he did not light the gas, but used candle
to light himself to bed.
He is of the opinion that the gas fixtures
leaked, but he did not notice it owing to a
very severe cold. He knew nothing fur
ther until II o'clock. He tried to get up,
but was unable to move. He must have
fallen out of bed, but did not know any
thing about 1t. A lady who takes care OF
his rooms heard him groan and raised an
alarm, which resulted In his condition be-
ing discovered. DR.. Myra Knox was sum-
moned, and after two hours work pro-
nounced him out of danger. He expects
to be ready for dnty again soon.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-12
THE POLICE COURT.
Its Existence Attacked by Ex-Mayor
Chapman in a Chinese Case.

Its Existence Attacked by Ex-Mayor
Chapman in Chinese Case.
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 1.-THE trial of
All Quay, the Chinese lottery dealer Mt 473
Eighth street, has given ex-Mayor M. G.
Chapman an opportunity to get before the
Supreme Court question which has been
passed on Ky that bo0y several times, in
cluding an occasion when, as Mayor, one
of his appointees was ousted from Office.
The ex-Mayor had associated with him
his partner, Tom Bradley, while at his
side sat "Big Jim," king of the lottery
dealers. All Sing of All Tenth street, who
is awaiting trial on the charge of offering
10 bribe the police officials, was fitting
about The proceedings were reported by
Stenographer 2. M. Walsh for the defense
and by Court Reporter Miller for the peo-
pie. Prosecuting Attorney II. A. Melvin
was assisted by Deputy District Attorney
Len S. Church.
Attorney Chapman filed the following
type written demurrer at the proper time,
which was speedily overruled:
That said complaint does not state facts suf-
ficient 10 constitute crime or public offense.
That said court has no jurisdiction over the
person of the defendant.
That said court has no jurisdiction over the
subject of the action.
The demurrer was promptly overruled
by Judge Wood and Attorney Chapman
then made motion to dismiss the case on
the following grounds:
That the said pretended Police Court of Oak
land has no legal existence under the constitu-
tion and laws OF this State
That Fred V. Wood falsely and Illegally pre-
tends to be city justice of the peace and as
such holds said police court
Thatsaid Fred V. Wood is not and never was
a city justice or police judge and has no
power or authority to examine. hear or try
this defendant in respect to the matter
charged in this complaint.
The trial then proceeded in the usual
manner, the defense Offering no testimony.
The defendant was found guilty and fined
500, with the alternative of fifty DAYS in
Jail. A notice of appeal was filed at once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28
Married WOman's Estate.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
II married woman have brothers and
sisters. but no children. and dies in
testate and possessed OF real and personal
estate in fee simple. TO whom does her
property descend under he laws Of Nir-
GINA? SUBSCRIBER.
Presenting, In the case given, that the
married woman died without leaving any
children, or descendants Of any children:
/. Real Estate; (a) If she left father,
to her father % If she left no father.
but a mother and brothers and sisters,
then to her mother, brothers, and sisters,
and their descendants. (c) If neither
mother nor father, then to her brothers
and sisters and their descendants.
If she left a husband and there had
been born alive to them a child. then, in
any OF the above cases the husband
would be entitled to curtesy. which is an
estate for life in her real estate.
2. Personal Estate: After the payment
Of her funeral expenses, charges Of admin
istration, and debts: (a) To her husband,
If she left one. Cb) II she left no hus-
band. then TO her father. If she Ieft one.
(c) II no husband nor father. then to
her mother brothers, and sisters, and
their descendants. I'D If no husband,
father. nor mother. then to her brothers
and sisters and their descendants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28

On Sunday, June II, 1896, there was held
I'm the Presbyterian church at Williams
burg a memorial service OF the late Rev
William A. Campbell. ID. D., formerly
acting pastor Of said church. The vari-
Gus denominations Of the community
were fully represented and several most
touching tributes 10 the memory OF the
beloved dead were pronounced by repre-
sentatives OF the different churches.
On motion. the following committee
was appointed to draft suitable resolu-
tions. these 10 be forwarded 10 the papers
OF Richmond and Williamsburg. also 10
the family Of the deceased: Rev. ". +.
Davis. of the Methodist Episcopal church;
Rev. p. T. Warren. Of the Baptist church;
Ruling Elders j.. Henley, NJ. D.. and c.
b. Treyvlian OF the Presbyterian church.
Charles Edward, Bishop, Ph. d., chair
man.
The report Of the committee was as fol-
lows:
Whereas. we, the citizens OF Williams
burg, and the officers and members Of
the Presbyterian church. in particular,
have heard with pain OF the death on
June 9, 1896 of our dearly beloved and
highly esteemed pastor and friend, DR..
W. 4. Campbell: therefore; be IT
Resolved. !, That in the death OF DR..
w. A. Campbell, both the Church Of his
ministry and the Christian world at large
have lost a man and a worker OF such
ability. such goodness. and such gentle
ness that we may and 40 despair Of find
ing his equal.
2. That while we have I'm his death
sustained a most real and serious loss.
we in our sorrow look up to Him who
hath given; and now that He hath also
taken away, we by faith claim the ability
to say, Blessed be the name Of the Lord.
3. That we extend to the family Of the
deceased our most sincere and heart
felt sympathy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28


plenished. It was considered a wonder
| ful journalistic feat on the part OF ITS
| publishers for the Vicksburs Citizen du-
| ring the siege OF that cy 10 make It's
appearance. when all Other resources nad
failed. upon the back OF wallpaper.
The makeup was quite as unique some
times as the material. Side by side with
the reports OF battles and the records
OF peace commissions and congresses. the
blurred columns teemed with domestic
recipes for cheap dishes. for utilizing
vegetable products, and instructing peo-
pie for making much out Of little. In
an old copy there Is a list Of dead and
wounded close by n recipe for tanning
dog-skins for gloves; and the paragraphs
ending with a description OF the naval
engagement Of Hampton Roads, in speak
Ing Of the sick and wounded, tell how TO
use boneset as f substitute for quinine.
THOUGHT US WICKED.
A funny thing was told me once by
northern lady. Some one who ran the
blockade brought over a Confederate
paper. and In that she saw the advertise
ments Of Cotton Cards" OF course. then
largely in demand. "Why, I never saw
so many cards advertised in my life" she
said; land l thought you southern peo-
pie must be terribly wicked 10 play cards
so much with such a dreadful war going
on"
IT'S about the way you folks have gene
rally Judged US" / told her Always
In advance OF your knowledge"
Some one explained to her later on
why we needed cotton cards"
I think 1t would BE- very interesting. as
well as instructive to get up list Of
the Confederate prices. To tell Of cab
bage sold at $50 and chestnuts at $40
per quart; and an apple or an egg or an
onion retailed for 81; when butter was
sold for IS per pound, and a little LOAF
OF bread cost s.; when coffee was $50
pound. and meal 500 per bushel; when
-four was 500 a barrel, with an upward
tendency, would make good reading for
the chaps who want cheap money.
In no county in Virginia win values
increase more rapidly than in Nelson. II
we can only have good roads. The road
hands, Mr.. Baher Of Stage Bridge, con-
tractor. are putting the roads from
Lovingston TO Alton in frst-class order.
The road from Hebron church. up Mel
son avenue, is like a boulevard, level
and well-graded.
Mrs Ryland Coleman returned from
West Virginia yesterday
Mrs. f. J. Kerbey. Of near Alton, is
quite III.
Miss Mile Brown. Of Humpback, IS
very sick.
Mr.. While Bragg, of Covington, is az
his mothers.
Miss Lily spalding has returned to
Basic City.
Miss Mayme Smith has returned TO
Lyndhurst
Mr. Harry Antrim. from over "the
Ridge" spent some days near Alton
Mountain Top Hotel had fifteen late ar
rivals.
General George w. Anderson and fami-
~ are there; also Mrs. George Ainslie
and family; and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mas.
sic
In the week ending to-day there were
ten arrivals az the Alton.
Miss Fannie Lee Martin, OF Lodebar.
was in Alton yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28
Right to Drain Land.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Please give an answer in your next Is
sure. in the Query column. to the fol-
lowing question: 4. y. and c own lands
I'm the same nighborhood. A and b own
lands adjoining b has private road
on his lands. Along the line Of \, Il
forbids A the use OF his road for travel
and c forbids AS family the right to
come on his lands, after which works
with his hands and teams the road on
BIS land, and whilst working said road
pulls down a gap in the line-fence and
cuts drain for the use OF said road into
and on the lands of A. without the CON
sent or knowledge OF a. Has c legal
right to cut the drain; and e he has not
the right TO cut said drain. has not A
a legal right to prosecute and recover
from C damages for trespass and dam
age 10 the lands of A? A has given, by
stopping up drains previously cut by b.
notice not TO cut drains on his lands for
the use Of said road. A READER.
Any person desiring TO drain his lands
"a road, as welD. through the lands of
another, must proceed in accordance with
sections 2576 and 2679 OF the Code of 1887.
or render himself liable to an action for
damages.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28
Notice 10 Correspondents.

No notice viii be taken OF anonymous
communications.
In answering queries our first attention
will be given to the letters Of those cor
respondents who ask but one question
each.
We cannot publish copyrighted songs
and poems without the permission OF
the owner OF the copyright.
This column is not an advertising me-
dunn. No query will receive attention
the answer TO which would necessitate
the advertising OF any persons business
or wares.
Nor will any attention be given to long
strings" OF questions. Every week
numbers OF correspondents ignore this
rule Of ours. and afterwards wonder why
their queries are not answered.
Many queries are not answered because
similar ones have been recently answered.
We cannot undertake 10 ascertain the
value OF old coins. For that information
write TO some dealer In them.
We cannot undertake TO answer queries
by mail: we can only answer them
through this column.
We are frequently called upon to re-
publish poems and songs. but we will
not undertake to do so. except where
the production called for has some his
torical or peculiar literary merit. and is
not of easy access to the average reader.
Address Query Editor. Dispatch Once.
Richmond. Va"
~. b. We do not read unsigned letterA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28
Hirrinin Ten Cnkes.

TO the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Please republish the recipe for 'Vir-
ginla tea-cakes," and obiige
Q0rom Mrs. Cringan's Cookery-Book)
Three quarts -four l pound butter and
Hard mixed, teaspoonful salt 2is pounds
brown sugar, 9 eggs. grated rind OF
lemons or oranges. To mix: slit the
-four and rub into it the shortening and
seasoning. Separate the eggs. Beat the
yolks and sugar together until very light;
add the salt 10 the white and beat until
very stiff; mix them with the yolks; pour
into the -four. Mix well and work until
perfectly smooth. Put on a Toured board
and roll very thin; cut into shape prefer
red. and bake ia a quick oven. When
done they should he very crisp. Mace and
nutmeg may be subs tituted for the lemon
or orange peel. or dried orange peel
powdered and sifted makes an exceed
ingiy nice nayoring.