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The San Francisco call., 1896-04-04

and for a scavenger's crematory has
been deferred. AT the western end of the
Encinal people have temporarily forgotten
about even the big bicycle parade that is
to be the attraction next month.
1t is believed that the old question of
the county and railroad bridges will be
definitely settled this spring, and in the
settlement of it the city OF Alameda will
be more concerned than any other mu-
nicipality.
As stated in THE CALL yesterday morn
ing the West End residents of Alameda
are opposed 10 the change of the Oakland
and Alameda highway from Webster
street to Mcpherson and Alice streets,
and they are preparing to make a strong
fight against the change.
None OF the people interested in main
tanning the Webster-street way claim that
the present public bridge Is suitable for
the traffic over thet route, but they assert
that when the new railroad bridge at
Alice street is built, the county bridge
will satisfactorily accommodate all the
wagons that NAV run between the two
cities. Half of the roadway on the bridge
is at present occupied by the Oakland and
Alameda Electric Railway tracks, but it
is suggested that with the narrow-gauge
the electric tracks can be placed on the
outer portion of the bridge that is now
used by the Southern Pacific Company.
Another suggestion to be offered to the
authorities is that the part of the bridge
now occupied by the narrow-gauge line
can be utilized for the general public
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-04
BASKET : BALL MAIDS.
Berkeley and Stanford Teams
Prepared to Tussle
To-Day.
Some Nervousness, However, Mani
fest, Which Is Construed as
Good Sign-The Makeup.

BERKELEY. CAL, April 3.-The Coed
basket ball team at the University of Cali
1ornia are ready for their struggle with
the Stanford team to-mor row afternoon.
Their last practice game before entering
the intercollegiate game was held this
morning. Most OF the time was given up
to signal work and to discussing the
fancy plays they will spring on the STAN
ford girls. What they lack in physical
strength and skill they will endeavor to
make up in strategy. They fully realize
the exceedingly great responsibility which
is upon them and what it would mean to
come out of the arena defeated band.
On the contrary, they fully appreciate
what it would mean to them as individuals
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three buildings were burned to the ground.
The accident that started the fire oc-
Cured about 3 o'clock. A gasoline stove
in the tailor hop OF D. Rottanzi exploded
and at once the room was mass of flames.
Mr. Clark was about the first man to
rush to the scene ana he gallantly
attempted to extinguish the flames and in
doing so seriously burned his right arm.
After the alarm had been given the citi-
Zens hocked to the fire, and the volunteer
brigade was called out and did good work,
but it required only glance to see that
the shop was doomed and that their efforts
must be directed toward saving the hotel
The volunteer fremen worked hard, but
their appliances were unable to cope with
a big fire and the flames made rapid
headway.
The Cosmopolitan Hotel soon caught
fire, and about half an hour later it was
burned to the ground. There was a stiff
breeze blowing and the hard work of the
firenen seemed to be almost useless
While directing affairs Mr.. Beazel was
struck by a falling window on the side of
the neck and badly cut. Several others
met with slight injuries.
Days livery stable also caught fire, and
as its contents was of very infama-
BILE nature it blazed up merrily for a
few minutes, but soon was leveled to the
ground. The fire was confined to these
buildings and no damage was done on
either side of them. The fire is the big
gest at Livermore for some time, and
demonstrated the need of q thoroughly
equipped fire department.. There were
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convene in the city of San Jose, at 80 P. NJ,
May Ia, 1896, in the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and will close Sunday evening, May
II, 1896.
we especially urge this year that each So
ciety shall, with its delegates, send its pastor.
We need his experience in faith and service
and much aid do we expect from his advice in
open parliament. God grant us the attend
ance of large gathering from our 700 pastors
Remember faithfully in the society prayer
meetings and in the closet the following OBJ
jects of petition that our requests may unite as
one request while ascending 10 the throne of
grace on the dates name d.
April 5-Prayer for the Holy Spirits aid in
preparing the hearts of those who shall attend
the conyention-that anything Jesus may have
ready to teach us there may be received into
ready soil.
"But We have an JUNCTION from the Holy One
and We know all things"
April 19-Prayer for those bearing the re-
sponsbility OF planning the details of the con-
vention; its programme, its attendance its
opportunities.
'.sIf any of you lack wisdom let him ask of
God.' Thou shalt guide me with thy coun-
SELL
May 3-Prayer for the sessions of the conven-
tion; that the peace of God may rule in every
heart, bringing sweet concord and the brood
ing OF the Holy Spirit. That the spiritual life
OF all within reach of the influences of the
convention may be greatly deepened.
From the State officers and from the trans
portation committee will follow provisional
programmes and circulars giving full details
as to representation, railroad and steamer
rates. entertainment, ETC.
In view of the international convention of
next year at San Francisco we especially urge
a large sending of delegates from each society
to partake OF the rich feast OF blessings we ex-
pect at the hand of our master while gathered
in his name. Sincerely yours
GILES KrIrocc
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-04
.SUFFRAG|STS IN
DEAD EARNEST.
Ward Clubs Have Been
Organized in Several
Parts of the City.
MANY PARLoR MEETINGS
The County Political Equality
Society to Make a Brief
Campaign.
FRED sTRATTON CONVERTED.
The Ladies May Help Him to Pull
the Senatorial Plum Out of
the Fire.
FRED sTRATToN CONVERTED
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL /,

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL,l
90S Broadway, April 3.
The women suffragists of this city have
always been active in forwarding their
particular line of work, but not until the
past two weeks has anything been at
tempted in the way OF organizing ward
clubs. Since the visit at the tabernacle OF
the Eastern suffragists the Alameda
County Political Equality Society has
taken on a new lease OF life, and at the
parlor meetings now being held ward clubs
are being organized.
At the meeting at Mrs. Archibald Bur
banks house club was organized for
work in the Second Ward and large num-
ber signed the roll. Mrs. A. Burbank was
elected president, Mrs. A. West secretary
and Mrs. E. Won Adelung treasurer.
A parlor meeting was held at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Havens and as a
result the Vernon Heights Political Equal
ity Club is in existence, with the following
officers: Mrs. F. c. Havens, president
Mrs. Lloyd Baldwin, vice president; Miss
Mary keene, recording secretary; Mrs. j.
l.. Howard, treasurer; Percy B. Preble,
auditor.
The following telegram was received from
Mrs. Clara Foltz:
SAN FRANCISCO, March 81, 1896
Mrs. H6rper, care Mrs. Hauens. Vernon Heights,
Oakland, Cal: Just received delayed invitation
to help the good cause. Sorry engagements
prevent. Accept best wishes. CLARA FoLTz. =
Yesterday afternoon parlor meeting
was held at the residence of Mrs. Henry
Vrooman on Oak street. About eighty
ladies were in attendance and Miss An
thony greatly admired the spirit of en-
thusiasm shown.
Before the meeting adjourned there was
organized the Fifth Ward Political EQUAL
ity Club, with the following officers
President, Miss Mary E. Smell; secretary,
Miss Mabel E. Craft; treasurer, Miss Mary
l.. Morgan. The next meeting OF the club
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-04
THE CITATION D|SM|S SED,
Alameda's Trustees Declared Not
Guilty of Contempt of
Court.
Judge Frick Decides That There Were
Irregularities in the Iujunc.
tion Order.

ALAMEDA, CAL, April 3.-The citation
against the City Trustees for contempt Of
court in the electric light litigation, was
dismissed this morning by Judge Frick,
and the defendants will not be punished
for contempt. City Attorney Taylor, for
the defendants, moved, when the case was
called, that the contempt proceedings be
quashed. giving as a ground for such
action the defective verification of one of
the pieadinss filed by the plaintiff. He
first attacked the jurisdiction of the court
in the matter contending that the law
prescribes that where a citation is issued
the respondents should have five days after
service of the writ. In this case the writ
was issued only yesterday. Judge Frick
denied the motion, and then heard the
other motion to dismiss. The Injunction
was issued upon the amended and supple
mental com plant and an affidavit referring
to it. 1t appeared that the veri6cation of
the amended and supplemental complaint
was defective in that the venue was laid
in the county of Alameda and was sworn
to in the City and County of San Francisco.
The Judge held that this being quasi
criminal proceeding, the record must
affirmatively show on it's face that every
thing is regular. Taking this view of it
he dismissed the contempt proceedings,
but continued the motion to dissolve the
injunction for further hearing on Monday
next
The Company G Dissension.
ALAMEDA, CAL, April 3.-The only
matter discussed at the meeting of Com
pany G last evening was the article ap-
pearing in an Oakland publication de-
nouncing Captain Chapman, casting refiec-
tions upon his competency as a COM
m ander and including the statement that
a petition signed by greater portion of
the sixty-six members asking that he re-
sign his commission. The publication was
read by Recording Secretary ST. Sure for
the information of the members present.
Captain Chapman expressed the opinion
that the majority OF the members are with
him and he felt confident that he would
be supported. A motion was made in
structing the secretary to inform the press
that there is no dissatisfaction and dissen-
sion in the ranks and it was carried.
More DEVELOPMENTS are expected in the
matter. however. The opposition is quietly
working to bring about change of COM
mander, ard it will be heard of again.
Captain Chipman's term does not expire
until 1897, and i. is said by those who are
his champions that he cannot be disposed
of until the expiration of that time.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-04
LIKE A DIME NOVEL.
shrewd Men of Business Tell How They
Were Bunkoed With Gold
Rrfcks.

W6f0 bunkO6Q WIN GOl0
Bricks.
OAKLAND, CAL, April 3.-The long,
drawn-out preliminary examination of the
"gold brick swindlers was enlivened to-
day by the appearance on the witness
stand of Stephen G.. Little, the Dixon
banker who was bunkoed out of $500 by
these swindlers about year ago. He
readily identified Root, alias Raymond,
to whom he had been introduced by Big
Foot Gordan.
The effort of the prosecution to secure
from the witness what was said between
him and Root in the presence of Gordan
was strongly fought by Mr.. Nusbaumer
for the defense. Attorney Church claimed
it showed conspiracy between Root and
Big Foot, and he expected to show that
the defendants had been engaged in like
transaction with Mr.. Little, as had been
carried out in the case of Hofstra. He
quoted many authorities in support of his
contention.
Mr.. Nusbaumer claimed no conspiracy
had been shown, and said that he had q
right to assume that if Gordan was bad
enough to swindle Mr.. Hofstra out of
$40, 900 he was bad enough to change the
borings from the brick and submit to
Root genuine gold. He claimed further
that there was nothing to show that Root
was not competent assayer, and that had
Shreve 81 Co.'S assayer reported the test
satisfactory the court would have no right
to hold him for the offense.
Big Foot" Gordan objected to being
sent to the County Jail in the patrol-wagon
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will be held Wednesday, April 8, at 3
o'clock at 1918 Madison street.
Last evening meeting was held at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. G. Gaskill.
Miss Anthony and Miss Yates were intro
duced to the company by Fred S. Streator.
who announced that he had been con-
verted to the suffrage cause by Miss Shaw.
Mrs. l.. S. Burcbard was elected vice.
Or esident of the Fifth Ward Club.
The parlor meetings announced by Miss
Anthony and Miss Yates for the discus
sion of the suffrage campaign are at an
end for the present in this county, although
the ward clubs will continue to work. Ex-
cepting Miss Anthony, who will remain in
San Francisco to organize and direct the
m the Whole ha oroe OF East
g g outhern California, where the campaign
5, reported to be in rather bad way. The
isapers there are not favorable to suffrage,
pnd the ladies have decided to hurl their
aahunderbolts in that neighborhood for a
Few weeks.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-04
STUDENTS AT WORK.
Another Day Spent in Improving Cali
fornia College Grounds.

Another Day Spent in Improving Cali
fornia College Grounds.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALI
908 Broadway, April 8.
The grounds of the California College at
Highland Park are much prettier to- night
than they were yesterday. The students
made to-day a labor day, and with picks
and shovels followed the example of their
brethren of the University of California
The grounds at California College have
been greatly neglected for several years,
and the rosebushes and the weeds have
grown in careless harmony, while grass
has trespassed along the walks aud the
travel of many feet and carriages has de-
stroyed the comfort of drive on the road
way. Some portion of the grounds has
never received any attention, and this sec
ton was also visited by the students.
They worked hard all day and made great
progress, but there is much yet to be done.
It is calculated that about five more days
will be required to put everything in
proper shape. About month ago the
students devoted day TO the work, but
they are desirous of having it all COM
pleted by the summer vacation.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-04

travel. and that then the bridge will be
practically twice as commodious as it is at
present, and that will be plenty of room
for the teams and the electricians.
That the Narrow-gauge road will be
changed SO as to run by way of the new
Ahce-street bridge, as the plan was
outlined in the railroad prop
osltion to the Government engi-
neers, is not doubted by the property
owners along the route in Alameda as the
advantages TO the company are apparent,
and 1t is in accordance with that expecta-
tion that the fight for the perpetuation of
Webster street is being made.
To carry the railroad bridge plan into
effect 1t will be necessary for the Southern
Pacific Company to run the narrow-gauge
tracks across Webster street, and it is ar
gued with the trains running at the rate
"t speed Customary on that line grade
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-04
at the noon recess. but Chief Lloyd turned

at the noon recess. but Chief Lloyd turned
him down in short order.
This afternoon Judge Wood allowed
Banker Little TO testify, subject to being
ruled out, after much time had been con-
sumed in argument. Witness then told of
big Foot Dave coming to his house
looking for Charles Little, but said the
witness would do. He then showed sam
plies from the Arizona mine, and after a
second test by Root, in the presence of
witness and Gordan, he invested $500,
which was lost.
The Easter Monday Assembly.
OAKLAND, CAL. April 3.-The charity
assembly to be given by the Catholic
Ladies Aid Society of Oakland on April
promises to be great success. Masonic
Hall has been selected by the committee
in charge of the affair and the ladies of the
society are endeavoring to make this en-
tertainment the most notable event in the
history OF the organization. The cause IN
which the society is engaged appeals to
every one, and the assistance given to the
poor of the city during past years makes
the organization valuable and prominent.
Frank McGlynn. the nephew OF Rev. J.
McGlynn of New York, will deliver an ad-
dress entitled ''The Science of the Times"
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-04
PROUD OF THEIR CITY.

The Merchants Exchange Anxious to
Advertise 1t Freely.
OAKLAND, CAL, April 3.-The munich
pal official party from Minneapolis and
other cities which is now on tour of the
coast have been sent the following invita-
tion to visit this city:
OAKLAND, Cal, April 8, 1896.
Hon. Robert Pratt Los angeles, Cal.-SIR: By
order of the board of directors / am instructed
and take pleasure in extending TO you and
your party a cordial invitation to visit our city
as the guests of the Merchants Exchange
If you will indicate day that will be agree
able TO your party we will arrange for your re-
ception and pleasure in viewing our city and
be very grateful for the compliment OF your
visit. Awaiting your reply. am, very respect
fully yours, G. P. FISHER,
Secretary Merchants, Exchange.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-04
STATE ENDEAvoRERs.

Call Issued for the Annual Convention
to Meet in San Jose.
LIVERMORE, CAL, April 3.-The
State president of the California Chris.
tian Endeavor Union has issued the
following call for the annual convention: |:
To the Christian Endeavorers of California
DEAR FRIENDS IN CHRIST: Please take
notice that the ninth annual convention of
the California Christian Endeavor Union will
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-04

plenty of willing volunteers, but such can
not fight fire with their hands.
Livermore is big enough town to
maintain first-class steam engine. A few
months ago q handsome residence be-
longing to Mr.. Anspacher was destroyed
by fire, and more recently a warehouse
was lost through the same cause.
The damage at to-day's fire will prob
ably be covered with $500.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-04
AUCTION Sales
]. G. MUTHER. AUCTIOyEER,
OFtICE-12l KEARNY STREET.

OFFICE-52l KEARNY STREET.
Will sell THIS DAY, SATURDAY, April 4, 1895.
commencing ut IL A. N sharp, on the premsss,
521 MASON ST., all the Fine Oak Furniture of 13
Handsomely Furnished Rooms, Elegant Carpets
and Rugs, Ranges, 10 Fine Oak Chamber Suits,
Fine Lace Curtains, Crockery, etc. P. S.-Th
house will first be put up whole and if salts
factory bid is not obtained il will be sold piece
meal. My instructions are TO sell the house.
j. C.. MUTHER, Auctioueer.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-04
Assessment Levied.

BERKELEY, CAL, April 3.-The direc-
tors of the Odd Fellows Hall Association
of Berkeley have levied an assessment of
Is cents per share upon the capital stock of
the association. The assessment will be-
come delinquent on the LIST Of May.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-04

A space has been cleared near Sochi.
Russia, for the erection of palace for the
Gear. The site is most picturesque and
the edifice will face the waters of the Black
Sea. Its construction will be begun in the
spring.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-04
The Fight for the Old County
Road to Be Made in
Earnest.
AGAINST a GRADE CROSSING
Demand That the Narrow.Gauge Track
Be Lowered If the New Plan
Is Adopted.

The Webster-street bridge problem is
the matter of first Importance in Alameda
public affairs Just now. 1t has eclipsed the
public library building project. The de-
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-04
PAVILION AUCTION HOUSE.

319-321 Sutter Street, above Grant ave
At230 Sutter street, THIS DAY Saturday. at
/ 80 P. NJ, / will sell the contents OF Barb er
shop and Bath House. complete in all details.
S. BASCH, uctioneer.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-04
Two Citizens Were Badly In.
jured While Fighting the
Flames.
TANNED BY A HIGH WIND.
The Necessity for an Adequate De.
partment Again Very Plainly
Demonstrated.

LIVERMORE, CAL, April 3.-Fire broke
out this afternoon in a small taior-shop
between the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Days
livery stable. Owing to the high wind all
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-04
HISTORY OF A DAY.
Alameda County Happenings Told in
Erief Chapters.

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALI
90S Broadway, April 3.
The Rev. James Small, pastor of the First
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-04

OAKLAND, CAL, April 3.-LittIe Sid
ney Snyder, who was nearly committed to
the Whittier School for eight years yester-
day, was released to-day on promise of his
mother to do better by him. The only
offense charged against the lad was that
he had slept in barn on several occasions
with other boys. The boy was delighted
when allowed to go, and promised to be
good in the future.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-11
HAD TO KEEP MOVING
Walked About the House All
Night.
Singular Nervous Condition of Michi-
gan Woman which Lasted Two
Years.
From the Journal. Detroit, Mich.


Mrs H. G. Sawitzky, living at Fraser, Mich.
was peculiarly afflicted for two years with a
nervous trouble for which science has SEEM
1ngly no name. Areporter who recently called
upon Mrs. Sawitzky received from her lips the
following account of her interesting case:
.After the birth of one of my children I
failed to rally; seemed completely run down
and could not get any strength. twas unable
TO sleep and so nervous that 1t seemed as If T
must keep moving all the time. For two years
1fsuffered in this way. would walk around
all night, never being able get any rest before
4 O'CLOCK. | was in no special pain except
slight attacks during the night in nv legs
II saw an advertisement in one of the papers
for DR.. Williams Pink Pills and procured a
box. had only taken few when felt bet
ter. could rest better at night and did not
feel so restless during the day. / continued
taking them until 1 had used two boxes.
Gradually my strength returned and / was
completely cured After about six months I
had slight attack of the grippe got an
other box OF the pills and began taking them.
Ny grippe disappeared and I am well and
Mrs. Sawitzky has pleasant country home.
which she attends TO herself. She Is the pic-
ture OF health and contentmeut
DIR. Williams Pink Pills Contain. in a con-
densed form, ali the elements necessary ia
give new lie and richness 10 the blood and re-
store shattered nerves. They are an unfaiIine
speclnc Tor such diseases as LOGON otor ataxla
partial paralysis, st. Vitus' dance. scfatica'
neuralgia, rheumatism nervous headache. the
s sller eHect OF la grippe, palpitation of the
OF weakness either in male or female. pink
Flils are sold by all dealers, or will be sent
post paid on receipt of price $50 cents a box or
SIX boxes for 81 50--they are never sold in
Dulk or by the 100l, by addressing DIR. vii.
iialns Meolc1ne Company, Schenectady, N. Y