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with the Central Bank, and who was a
friend of the Best family, heard of the
matter, and he commenced to inquire into
Simonds' antecedents.
He found that he was making profes-
sions OF love to others at the same time.
Mr.. Flint sent a gentle note to Mr.. ST.
monds admonishing him to leave the
young lady alone. Later he followed this
with request for Miss Bests photo
graph. It was not forthcoming, but Flint
persisted. He delivered to Simonds all of
his pictures and trinkets given the girl,
with a formal demand for hers, or he
would proceed by law to recover the same.
This had the desired effect and the pic
lures were returned.
For several days, at one time, Simonos
stayed in San Leandro with a blackened
eye, said to have been given him by the
young lady's defender. On his return to this
city he gave out that he had been to
points in the interior looking for capital
to invest in his scheme.
This incident in the career of Mr..
Simonds is made more interesting by the
fact that a few months ago Miss Lottie
Best became the wife of Mr.. Flint. and
Mr.. and Mrs. Flint are now living at San
Leandro.
The next escapade of Mr.. simonds was
with Miss Shaw, a schoolteacher, whom
he tried hard to win for his wife. 1t is be-
lieyed that the martha Shaw" to whom
he leaves $4,000 in his will is the teacher
referred TO.
His continued presence in the Office oi
the NJ. ]. Keller Company gave rise to the
rumor that the firm was in the hands of 8
receiver. This was industriously circu-
lated by Mr.. Keller's enemies, and not
until he made the announcement that he
did not owe a cent and asked Mr.. Simonds
to vacate was the rumor stopped.
II was very much surprised to see that
Simonds left a will, as he told me that he
had nothing" said w. g. Palmantier,
president of the Central Bank tonight.
when ne laid his railroad schemes be-
fore me l at once asked him who was
backing him. He told me that he could
not divulge the information at the time,
and tcld him that unless he could do so
l did not care to hear any more. He never
came near me again, bat I heard of him
from various quarters and l am greatly
surprised that the cid fellow should have
made any one believe he had an es-
tate.n
1t is learned that J. G. Simonds soon
after leaving Oakland was placed in a
lunatic asylum on Ward Island, N. Y,
where he died. 1t is the opinion OF all
his acquaintances in this county that his
mind was tottering when in Oakland.
1t is believed by his Oakland friends
and creditors that Mrs. Henrietta Rosen-
garden, the typewriter to whom Simonds
willed his estate, will receive no more
valuable legacy than the paper on which
the will is written.
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passed through hundreds of towns, and
although he asks currency in return for a
peep at his views, he has taken all manner
of produce in exchange.
Fifteen months ago Ware and his boys
decided to shake off the dust OF Oklahoma
and travel for a profession. They passed
through New Mexico, Texas and Arizona
and ali through fair Southern California,
and the same two old horses have hauled
the outfit every foot of the way.
After leaving Phoenix Wares life was
undoubtedly saved by a squaw. The
Apaches were celebrating all kinds OF war
dances on the plains, and Ware tried to
insure the good graces of the chief by
making him all kinds of presents. The
offerings, however, seem to have excited
the cupidity of the Indians, for just before
Ware left three bucks left the camp and
went out in different directions. After
their departure squaw told Ware that
they had determined to steal the whole
outfit when it started on its journey. She
made Ware understand that his only
safety was in returning to Phoenix and
her advice was needed. He learned after
ward that six whites who left just after
him mysteriously disappeared.
Ware says that there is good deal OF
hardship connected with the life and that
on one occasion their lives were saved by
finding few drops of water in the hoof-
mark of a horse. He intends to keep on
the road and says that the picture gallery
is Just enough to insure living.
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JENNINGS MAKES REPLY.
The Accused Attorney Protests
Against His Proposed
Disbarment.

Cassius NJ. jennings, the attorney whose
disbarment was requested last week by
Byron Waters on the ground of unprofes-
sional conduct, has filed with the Supreme
Court spirited answer to that gentle
mans accusations. He states that for four
teen years he has practiced law in this
City and elsewhere, during all which Pc
riod no breath of scandal has ever touched
him. He prays that Mr.. Waters petition
for his disbarment be ruled out and the
accusation against him dismissed.
In his answer Mr.. jennings acknowl-
edges his business relations with young
Allison, but denies that the connection
admits any unprofessional Interpretation.
Allison told him the name of several
persons who had been injured in railway
accidents of various sorts, but there was
no agreement between himself and Alli-
son as to any division of fees which Jen-
nings might receive in the event of the
injured persons intrusting their cases to
his professional care.
Mr.. Jennings admits having kept GER
tain memoranda of the information fur
nished him by Allison, but denies in the
most emphatic terms that he kept the
notes for any corrupt or underhanded
use. He says Allison's presence in his
Office was due entirely to his own hospi-
tality, the young man desiring place in
which to pursue his studies.
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Is designated as an executor, was quite a
loser by Slmonds' borrowing propensities.
1t is also SAID that the president of the
Board of Trade of San Jose lost heavily by
assisting the projects put forth by him.
lie often borrowed from the boys in the
store, but only in small amounts. Most
OF 1t was repaid before he left
The Mrs. Austin with whom Simonds
became so intimate was formerly the wife
OF 5. 5. Austin. a real estate dealer. About
year ago she met her husband on Broad
way with another woman. She was look
ing tor him and had cowhide whip with
her. She decended upon the couple with
All the fury woman can command upon
such an occasion, and whipped the pair as
long as her strength lasted and she could
Keep up with them. This resulted in a
divorce suit and a separation.
Mrs. Austin is said to have received
Slmonds' attentions graciously, and recip-
rocated them. She was often seen at the
theaters with him, and they always took
dinner at one of the downtown restaurants
atterward. Her library was increased by
numerous volumes of his donation, and it
was given out by Simonds that they were
to be married.
Simonds was also a familiar figure in
San Leandro, where he had another ro-
nance. He met charming young lady,
a daughter of Daniel Best the agricul-
tural implement maker, and pressed his
suit with fervor. He called often and
stayed late when he went out to the
suburb. His gifts of books, pictures and
photographs were numerous. The young
lady belonged to one of the most promi-
nent families of the town. She appre-
ciated his talents and enjoyed his descrlp-
tions of foreign countries, but finally,
when he proposed, he was rejected.
George Fl int, who was then connected
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PEIRsoL ANSWERS.
Thinks Davie Did Well With Five
Falsehoods and One
Truth

OAKLAND, CAL, Aug City Attor-
ney Peirsol issued the following signed
statement to-day in answer to Mayor Da-
vie's recent charges:
The Mayor is reported as saying among some
irrelevant and foolish surmises:
That Mr.. Wilson and myself, in directing
that the departing ents should not be used as q
political machine in the interest of any candi-
date, were carrying out a cut-and-dried plan
to intimidate cer.ain men in the department.
who might work adversely to our interests
The statement is absolutely false
Second-That it was our plan and idea to
have general overhauling in these depart
our friends That this statement is untrue
will be readily seen by those who have watched
our course.
Third-That he has foiled our would-be plans
to a certain extent by insisting that no man
should be dismissed without trial. This is
not only untrue, but the Mayor was opposed
to hearing the trials of men under charges
cases.
Fourth-That some men have been dis
missed. This is true, but not without investi-
cation.
Fifth-That their places have been filed
with the friends of either Mr.. Wilson or N.Y.
by promising to support US politically. This
statement is untrue.
Sixth-That it is the purpose of the new
rule 10 prevent the old members from support
ing any one else This is also without a shadow
of truth.
Now, we find five falsehoods and one truth
in the interview. and in order not to speak
evil of magistrates let us say he has done un-
expectedly well. ]. X. PEIRsoL,
City Attorney
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An arbitration committee appointed to
establish a modus vivendl reported it's
labors had accomplished nothing. Dis
cipiine had to be enforced, so thirty -four
of the rank and file were dismissed for the
good of the service and their places were
taken by recruits drummed up from the
outside.
The dismissed malconterts Joined Com
pany A of Oakland and it was thought the
trouble was all over.
A surprise was furnished last night by
Captain Chapman rendering his resigna-
tion as commander of Company g, the
same to take effect from September 80.
He refused to reconsider his determine
ton. and it is understood would have
done so before only he did not wish to re-
sign under fire. First Lieutenant Simp-
son will in all probability be elected to the
vacancy.
Lieutenant Dohrmann was unanimously
reelected as second lieutenant last night.
Major Halstead came over from San Fran
cisco to superintend the election.
A Day in Bohemia.
ALAMEDA, CAL, Aug. IA highly
successful entertainment was given in Ar
mory Hall this evening by the Boys Brig
ade, entitled "a Day in Bohemia It
consisted of series of representations de-
picting the camp life the boys had enjoyed
during their vacation. The programme
was as follows:
Music, reyeille, inspection, recitation by Mrs.
George Sturtevant, mess call. soprano solo by
Mrs. Allardyce church call, guard mount,
open camp, flute solo by Henry Fine, mess
call, court-martial, mess call, music, dress pa
vocal duet by Mr.. and Mrs Allerdyce, tattoo.
guard relief, taps, Calls WELL"
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SCHOOL CH|LOREN'S DAY.
The Failure of the Black Patti
to Sing Causes Much
Disappointment.
Pupils of Several Schools Will
Render an Interesting Evening
Progr anime.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL
9O8 Broadway Aup T. {


906 Broadway, Aug. 7.
The exposition continues to attract enor-
nous crowds and it is now certain that it
will not close at the time originally stated.
There was little hitch this aftern DON
that caused disappointment to many hun
dreds of people. The "Black Patti" from
the Orpheum was to have sung, but owing
to some difficulty with the accompanist
the number was not given. She will sing
next Friday.
Tomorrow will be School-ohildren's day
and the following programme has been
arranged:
Afternoons O'Clock, Professor Derneal in
humorous selections; O'clock, Captain Beach,
the man-fish, in his wonderful exhibition.
Evening % o'clock, Professor Beach, the
man-fish, in his wonderful exhibition; $50
O'Clock, Willie Leary, the phenomenal boy
glass and fire eater, in his marvellous exhibit
ton of eating fire and glass,
Eyening-Musical programme, under the
direction of Miss Eliza p Brown rendered by
the pupils of the Central, Prescott and Cole
schools: Chorus, song of welcome; song and
School; banjo solo, Fred ooler;. piano solo,
Eugene Blanchard; full chorus, "Flag of the
Free; song and taDleau, 1.-THE Old Oaken
Italia. Beloved" (DonizettD; chorus, Amer
ica'' (Rev. S. F. Smith). Margaret Oakes, ac-
companist.
The musical programme is as follows:
AFTERNOON.
Grammar School March, Qocal composItion).
..-..............-......... j. Wailing
Overture "Poet and Peasant" t"............... .Suppe
Selection, "Army Chaplain. Hilbrooke
Cornet solo, "Souvenfr of Switzerland" Liberati
Ernest Webb
"sleIgh Ride Gaop' .Eilenberg
PART II
Descriptive ,The Forge in the Forest".. .Michaelis
Waltz Daughter of Love- Bennett
Turkish Reveiile''. Michaels
Medley, nRiley an d the Four Hundred" Brahana
EVENINGS O'CLOCK.
March, "High School Cadets" Sousa
Overture, "Raymond" ...:......:..... Thomas
Trombone solo, "Honeysuckle Polka" ..... Casey
A. G. Parrot.
Medley Of college songs, arranged by Tobani
Intern ission.
Polonaise, solos for E and fiat clarionets and
cornetS .BelsSlg
WALTZ "Jolly Fellows. Volstedt
"The Mill in the Forest"
(d) On the brook ..........-... Eienberg
{b) At the milI... y
Two step, "Handlcap" Posey
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there was danger of fire this afternoon,
and on making an investigation he found
that an attempt had been made TO clean
the fiue by means of coal oil literally dis
tributed in the chimney. The fue had
become heated and there was danger OF it
taxing fire. Chief Fair has given notice
that he will at once arrest anybody whom
he discovers trying to clean fue by
means of coal oil or explosives.
Another Pastor Resigns.
OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. THE Pilgrim
Congregational Church of East Oakland
has lost its pastor through the effects
OF hard times. DIR. NJ WiIlett, who has
filled that pulpit so satisfactorily, has no.
titled the trustees of his resignation. He
is in the East visiting his old home. He re-
ceived call to the Congregational Church
of Decorah. Iowa, and accepted the same.
The church here was in arrears in pay
ing his salary, which may have had some-
thing to do with his leaving.
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tory, critical study of the life of Christ criti-
cal study OF the Acts of the Apostles, exegtical
study OF the Epistle to the Romans in Greek,
preparation and delivery of sermons, pulpit
elocutlon and oratory, evidences of Chris tian-
ity and the teachings of Jesus
The English course will include the study OF
the following: Old Testament history, Bibli-
cal Interpretation, the life of Christ the Acts
of the Apostles, critical study of the Gospel
according to st. Matthew, In English, prepara-
ton and delivery of sermons, pulpit elocution
and orato-y, the use OF the English Bible in
evangelistic work and the evidences of Chris
tianity.
Narrowly Escaped Death.
BERKELEY, CAL, Aug. THE resi-
dence of s, G. McChesney, at the corner OF
Tyler and King streets, was burned to
the ground between and 4 o'clock this
morning, the fire companies not being
able to furnish any water for the quench-
ing OF the flames because of the lack oi
available hydrants.
The dwelling was occupied by Mr.. and
Mrs. McChesney, four children and Mrs.
Brown, cousin of Mr.. MeChesney. The
inmates of the house were all asleep
when the flames broke out. and only had
time to hurriedly escape from the fire.
The house was valued at $4,000, and was
insured. The origin of the flames is q
mystery, all of those in the house having
been asleep for several hours when the
flames broke out.
Registration to Cease.
BERKELEY, CAL, Aug. 7.-Registration
in Berkeley will close tomorrow night.
J. w. Striker, regularly appointed deputy
OF the County Clerk, will be at the Town
Hall all day tomorrow for the taking oi
signatures.
DR.. Bentley Returns.
BERKELEY, CAL, Aug. THE Rev.
Robert Bentley of Trinity NJ. e. Church
has returned from his vacation in Europe
and is at Pacific Grove with his familcs.
He will return to Berkeley on Tuesday,
when his congrega tion will tender recep-
tion to him.
Interesting News Notes.
BERKELEY, CAL, Aug. IA minstrel
entertainment will be given in. South
Berkeley on September for the benefit OF
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B|BLE SEMINARY COURSES
President S. M. Jefferson Outlines
the Studies to Be
Taken Up.
Narrow Escape of a Lorin Family
From De ath by Fire-Dwelling
Burned to the Ground.

BERKELEY, CAL, Aug. THE
courses of study for the Berkeley Bible
Seminary, to be opened next week under
the auspices of the Christian caurch, have
been decided upon. Following is the
complete outline as prepared by President
]. M. Jefferson:
Two regular courses are offered, classical
and an English course, extending through
three years. The classical course requires q
knowledge OF Hebrew and Greek, and en-
braces all the branches OF Bible study that are
commonly taught in Bible seminaries. 1t is
intended especially for. those who desire to
male most thorough preparation for the
Christian ministry or Biblical profession.
The English branch does not require knowl-
edge of either Hebrew or Greek, aud is other
wise less critical and comprehensive than the
classical course. 1t is intended for students
who for any reason cannot take the classical
course, and especially for those who desire to
fit themselves for some particular department
of Christian work, evangellstlc or missionary,
or for more efficient service in the church, the
Sunday-school or other fields of usefulness.
Each of these regular courses Is intended to
be thoroughly scientific In principle and
method, and sufficiently comprehensive TO
adequately meet the needs OF those for whom
1t is especially proposed.
Besides these regular courses or instruction
lecture courses will be given by professors ol
the seminary and by other persons, both resi-
dent and nonresident, who are qualified to
treat the subjects chosen. These lectures will
be open to all students ana TO the general
public. Persons who do not desire 70 take
either OF the courses in their com pleteness
may, with the consent of the. faculty, be adj
mitted to any class in the seminary Tor which
they are prepared.
classical course are: Introduction to the study
of theology as the science of religion, intro
duction 10 the study of the New Testament,
Biblical Interpretation, Old Testament his
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THEIR CONVECTION CLOSED.

A Superintendent Elected to Push For
ward the Work of Organization.
OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. THE Chris
tian Alliance Convention closed tonight
after an extended session at which they
have held from four to six meetings daily.
The next meeting, it is expected. will be
held in Sacramento.
The following resolutions were passed
to-day:
WHEREAS, 1t seems that the time has come
for the Christian Alliance of the State of Cali
fornia to enter upon the extension of its work
be 1t
Resotued, That this convention shall recon-
mend to the executive committee the entrance
upon definite steps toward the organization
of local branches in ali the fields now open to
US and in others that may open during the
ensuing year.
ResolUed, That the executive committee be
recommended to elect field superintendent,
who shall be given the charge of the work of
organization and supervision in cooperation
with the executive committee.
Rev. J. T. Arnold was elected general
superintendent in accordance with this.
Tonight w. G. Stevens spoke at length
on PRAYER in the Holy Spirit" He was
listened TO by crowded house This was
followed by a half hours "Consecration
and Waiting on God" service.
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OCEAN TRAVEL
PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP COMPANY

CTEAMERs WILL SAIL FROM laxR.
- Broadway wharf, San Francisco, as 2zaX
follows:
For Mary Island, Loring, wrangel, Juneau, Kill
lfsnoo and Sitka (Alaska), at A. NJ, Sept. IL, 26
For Victoria and Vancouver (B C), Port Town
send, Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Anacortes and
New Whatcom (Bellingham Bay. Wash), "a. n
Aug 2, 2, H. II, %, 27, and every fifth day there
after, connecting at Vancouver with the G. P. R
r., at Tacoma with n. p. r. R., at Seattle with @
N. Ry., at Port Townsend with Alaska steamers.
For Eureka Arcata and Fields Landing (Hum-
boldt Bay) str. Pomona P. NJ, Aug. ], s. Q, Is
IL, 2l, 20. 29. and every fourth day thereafter
For Santa Cruz Monterey, San Simeon, Cayucos
Port Hartford (San Luis Obispo), Gaviota, Santa
Barbara, Ventura, Hueneme, San Pedro, East San
Pedro CLOS Angeles) and Newport. at A.. NJ Au-
gust 8, z, H. Is. l9, 2S, 27, 81 and every fourth
day thereafter.
For San Diego, stopping only at Port Harford
(San Luis obispo), Santa Barbara, Port Los An
geles, Redondo (I4os Angeles) and Newport, IL
A. NJ. August /. g. 9, 13, II, 81, %, 29 and every
fourth day thereafter.
For Ensenada, San Jose lei Cabo. M azatlan, La
Paz and Guaymas (Mexico), steamer Orizaba, 10
A. n August 27 and 25th Of each month there
after.
Ticket Office, Palace Hotel, 4 New Montgomery
street.
GoODALL, PERKINS & CO., Genr Agents,
10 Market ST., San Francisco.
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POPULIsTs TO RATIFY.
Parade and Mass-Meeting After
ward in Germania
Hall.

OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. THE People 8
party of Oakland and Alameda County
generally will ratify the ticket recently
selected at St. Louis with parade and
mass-meeting tomorrow night. The
parade will occur at 7 80 P. M, after which
ali will repair to Germania Hall and listen
to speeches by prominent men of the
party.
The procession will be formed in the
following order: First DIVISION Chief
marshal J. K Peirsol; aids, H. P. Dali
ton, q. B. White, Gus Kock, w. Matthews.
with the following clnD aids: Forty-sixth
District Club, A. r. Downing; Forty
seventh District Club, e. A. Allen; Forty
eighth District Club, G. w. Brttner;
Forty-ninth District Club, f. T. Hale !;
Fiftleth District Club, w. HI. Chapman;
Fifty-first District Club, M. L. Grey; West
Berkeley Club, F. j.. Rawson East Berk-
eley Club, r. w. Good; Haywards Club,
Sam Hellar; Livermo-e Club, William
Gregory.
The procession will form on Fifth street,
between Broadway and Washington. The
line of march will be up Broadway to
Ninth, thence to Washington, thence to
Eighth, thence to Webster, thence to Ger
mania Hall.
Mrs. C. E. Poulter will sing "The Star
spangled Banner" in patriotic costume.
The speakers for the evening are: Green
Majors, c. B. White, Burdette Cornell, e.
M. Gibson, G. T. Johns, j. c. Buttner, E.
A. Mcclure, O. M. Sanford. Professor
Garlick, N. ]. Manson and some others.
Thomas v. Gator is expected to be present.
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COLONEL WARE
FROM OKLAHOMA
Travels With His Picture
Gallery, House and
Children.
SAVED BY A SQUAW.
Indians in Arizona Had Laid
Careful Plans to Capture
the Expedition.
AN OFFICER FOR THE SOUTH.
Has Walked Three Thousand Four
Hundred Miles by the Side of
His Caravan.
AN OFFICER FOR THE SOUTH.

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALI
90S Broadway, Aug. !.
J. P. Ware OF Oklahoma passed through
Oakland to-day with the most original
carayansery that was ever seen outside of
circus. Ware has travelled 5000 miles,
of which distance he has tramped 3400 be-
side his trusty team.
There is nothing of the mendicaat in
Wares nature or trip. He is sturdy old
Confederate officer, 65 years of age, and he
travels with his two boys, who are II and
13 years old.
Wares wagon is an interesting creation.
1t is painted In red and green ana con-
tains parlor, kitchen and bedroom. 1t
may be said TO consist of two stories. The
first is devoted to a picture gallery. and
this is the source of his income. There
are three magnifying glasses on each side,
and on looking through splendid views of
the Civil War can be seen. Ware has
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Peraita fire com pany's engine house.
Experiments have been conducted at
the Agricultural College of the university
during the past two weeks to test samples
of bitnminous rock for the State Road
Commission at Sacramento.
The Order of Hermann's Sons will give
picnic on August 16.
Children under 10 years of age will be
carried for half fare on Berkeley day at
the Alameda County Exposition by cars
of the Oakland Consolidated Street Rail-
way Com pany.
William ]. Schmidt has announced him.
self as candidate for Supervisor from the
Fifth Ward.