The San Francisco call., 1896-03-12
FIVE MILLION DOLLARS.
Said to Be Behind the Recently Organ
lied Alaskan Venture.

OAKLAND, CAL., Marcn 1I-V nuc aii
those in authority in the Alaskan expedl-
ton that left last night still retain secrecy
regarding their plans and movements 1t
has been learned on what appears to be
reliable authority that the company is
formed with a capital stock OF 10000
and it is asserted that of this amount two
thirds is paid up and half of the cash is in
the Oakland and San Francisco banks.
Among the men on the steamer are COM
petent miners, blacksmiths, carpenters,
laborers and executive staff. The steamer
goes equipped with ten giant Hydraulic
nozzles and l0,000 feet OF piping. Over hfty
tons of provisions and blankets are on
board At Tacoma a quarter of million
feet of lumber will be taken on to be used
in constructing sluices and the necessary
buildings Forty horses form an import
ant part of the cargo. These are. safely
encased in 'sea stalls" on the upper deck.
When the lum ber is taken on, however, 1t
is expected the ANIMALS will have to be
moved below.
The cargo is estimated to be worth $75,-
600, ali of which has been purchased of
Oakland and San Francisco firms. 1t is
said the salary and expenses will run UP
TO $500 month.
The Co1ored Vote.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 1.-THE Ala
media County Afro American League, after
spirited meeting last night, decided to
recommend to the County Central Com
mittee the desirability OF holding a pri-
mary election, believing this plan would
more generally meet the approval of the
people. There were vigorous speeches,
and sentiments quite pronounced were
given expression to concerning the atti-
tude of some of the city and county
officials in neglecting to give the race rep
Na~S IA,- Ia = i
clded to hold mass-meeting during the
month of April and a committee consist
ing OF Messrs. A. A. Collins, ]. a. Wilds,
J. B. Wilson, T. w. Moore, George In
graham. James Summers and James
Washington was named by Chairman
Holland to arrange for the gathering and
prepare topics for discussion. Some time
ago Mr.. Wilds presented the league with
diagram map of the county and by it the
location of every colored voter is known.
From the report of the election committee
appointed at the last meeting it is evident
that some good work is being done.
He Refuses Food.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 11.-Michael
Hayden, an old man Y years of age. was
taken IRON his home. 903 Second street, to-
DAY and removed to the receiving hospital.
The neighbors say he has refused to take
food since his wife died, March 2. He says
he wants to die and go to meet his wife.
He is a native of Ireland, and lived the
early part of his life in England and Scot
land, coming to America over thirty years
ago. He declined TO take broth and crack
ers prepared for him and said he would
never again take food. His mind appears
to be affected.
Damage Suit Compromise.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 1.-THE dam
age suit OF J. ]. Corey as administrator of
the estate of Marilla Gay against the
Southern Pacific Railroad Company was
compromised to-day by the company
agreeing to pay $4,000. The deceased was
the wife Of ex-Assemblyman Robert Gay,
and was killed at the pier on the evening
OF September as the family were about to
take the train for Sacramento to attend
the Native Sons celebration. She was the
mother of Mrs. ]. j. Corey, Cora E. Gay,
Helen N. Gay and Robert d. Gay.
Army and Navy League.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 1.-THE Army
and Navy League will hold an important
meeting this Thursday evening, at s
o'clock, at Becker's Hall, Washing ton street,
for the election of officers for the ensuing
year, re-registering and other important
business that may come before t he club.
All old sailors who served during the late
war are cordially invited to attend, belev-
ing that all should unite in solid column
in forming club that will get into line in
the great campaign that Will soon be on
US, and take hand in the contest for the
renewal of prosperity in our glorious
country.
Carpenters Meeting.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 1.-Union No.
SO, Carpenters and Joiners Of America,
has arranged for an open meeting at
its room in College Hall on Clay street
tomorrow Thursday evening, to which
all carpenters, whether members or not,
are especially invited also members of all
other organized labor unions. An enter
tanning programme has been prepared for
the occasion. An enjoyable and profitable
evening is assured all who attend.
Trial Commences.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 1.-The jury
III the case of Benjamin l.. Hill, charged
with shooting his wife. killing her in
stantly, was secured to-day. 1t consists of
Messrs. W. Crawford. L. w. Hewlett, Fred
W. Mowry, C. P. Marsh, w. G. FIeisch-
hauer, E. w. Swain, A. j. Mcleod, A. F.
Poirier II. E. Harwood, G. B. Daniels. h.
S. Tuttle and E. J. Murphy. The taking
OF evidence began at once and will con-
tlnue the rest of the week.
Polltax Payments.
OAKLAND, CAL, March IL. = County
Assessor Dalton has large force of depu-
ties at work collecting the poltax in
various parts of the county, but thus far
DAIS AOANA 'lS dAC IlSlAb. liz sdNS uc 10 hOt
insisting that any who desire to register
shall first pay their polltax, but is ready
to do his duty in that respect as well as
County Clerk Jordan, who is receiving
about $50 names daily.
Stole Sample Ore.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 11-Dr. j. NJ.
Selfridge reports to the police that his cabi-
net of ores in his office IN the Central Bank
building has been tampered with and a
quantity OF fine ore samples taken When
CT how the work was done is not known. 1t
IS expected that some one will soon be Of
terlng to sell mine by showing samples OF
the ore.
Oratorio Society's New Life.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 1.-THE Oak
land Oratorio Society has been reorgan-
lied and invites the support of members of
choirs and musical societies. as well as the
music-loying public, either as active or
associate members. Rehearsals at Kohler
q Chase Hall, Eleventh street and Broad
way, every Monday at 7:4j P. NJ.
The Police Board.
The Police Commissioners were in session