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between the court and the attorney for the

between the court and the attorney for the
plaintiff, the latter persisting in asking
questions that Judge Bahrs evidently did
not think permissible. Finally, when the
attorney had repeated a question that had
been objected to a second time, Judge
Bahrs suddenly looked hard at Mr.. Bag
gett and said:
"Mr. Baegett, that last remark IS unpro-
fessionaI.
The attorney was on his feet in an
instant with very red face, but Judge
BahrS went calmly on:
Earlier in this case you said something
that was unprofessional, but let it pass,
hoping that you would not repeat 1t. You
have seen fit to do so, and l cannot ignore
it second time"
Mr.. Baggett again tried to interpose. but
Judge Bahrs was not through, and he
continued:
You know yourself, and no one knows
better than you, that such language IS un-
professional am sure that if the mat
ter was brought to the attention OF the
Supreme Court that tribunal would sus-
tain my posi-, ion, and I am willing at any
time to leave it to jury of my fellow
Judges and abide by their decision.
81 shall allow no such language to be
used in my court, and l trust that you
will not again repeat the remarks to
which / have been compelled, in uphold
ing the dignity of this court, to refer"
Attorney Baggett made. a few remarks
IN which he disclaimed any intention OF
offending the court, and said that his
motive in asking the question had moi
been understood.
Judge Bahrs listened until he had
finished and then said quietly:
proceed. gentlemen.
The smile on Attorney Barnes face
while the scene described was being en-
acted was childlike and bland.
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O.. H. S. qRYoUT.
Held to Select n Team for the Comm z
-, Field Day.

Held to Select Team for the Comm z
Field Day.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 3I.-The Gen.
tral High School tryout field day. which
was to have been held Saturday afternoon
at Berkeley, but had to be postponed on
account of rain, took place Tuesday after
noon. There were several surprises dur
ing the day, especially the running of
Crogan in the mile, E. Morrill, in the
hurdles and Griffen in the mile walk.
Aenew, r. Morrill, and Mcdonald also
showed up very we'll for new men.
The field day was held for the purpose
OF selecting team to represent the school
in the Academic Athletic League field
day to be held at the Olympic Club
ground April II.
Following is a com plete list of the
events, winners and the time, distance OF
height in each:
100-yard dash-Henderson first, Stevens sec
ond, Moore third; time, IL sec.
220-yard dash-Henderson first, Moore sec
ond. Jon es third; time "a 25.
120.yard hurdle-Murray first, Cole second
Jacks third; time, 8 sec.
220-yard hutdle-Cole first, Murray second
Brown third: time. % 2-5.
440-yard dash-Brown first, Olive second
Henderson third time, So sec.
33o,yard dash-Smitn first, R. Morrill, sec
ono. Hughes third time, 2:15.
Mile run--Smlth first, Crogan second, e
Eorrill third; time, 5 min. 4 sec.
Shot put-Nedderman first, Kenna second
French third; distance, 80 .eet
Pole vault-Lyoas first Agnew second
height, 9 feet inches.
Broad jump-Agnew first, Smith second
Jones third; distance. 10 feet 10 inches.
Mile walk-Grifin first Mcdonald second, E
Morrill, third; time, "a.
High jump-Kenna first, Brown second
height 3 feet iDcnes.
hammer throw-Nedderman first French
secnd, Olive third; distance, 124 feet.
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THE BRIDGE MATTER,
A Novel Solution of the Question Pro.
posed-Trains to Run on
Loon.

ALAMEDA, CAL, March 31.-An ap-
parently feasible solution OF the estuary
bridge proposition is offered by Engin eer
Won Schmidt, the well-known dredger
proprietor. If carried out il will remove
nearly every Objectionable feature of
travel to and from Alameda as at present
existing and will obviate the necessity of
constructing. and maintaining an expen-
sive bridge or bridges Mr.. Won Schmidts
proposition IS to use both moes, as at
present. bat 10 lay third rails, so that
narrow-gauge trains may run on the
broad-gauge mole and broad gauge trains
on-the narrow-gauge pier. Then operate
all trains on a loop line. That =, have
trains run from the broad.gaugo mole
through ikland and around the head of
the estuary. then through Alameda to the
present narrow-gauge pier and back again
10 the starting ront. Have the narrow
gauge trains 10 the same thing, swinging
around at High street in this city so as to
connect with the present line by Fruit
vale. Passengers could thus go either
way 10 reach the ferry, and no matter
which way train was running it would
bring up at either one OF the moles. This
would greatly relieve the stress of travel
when it is n its height, as there would be
no empty trains running one way and
crowded ones tie other, as at present.
1t would. as stated, obviate all necessity
of maintaining bridge, With the vexa-
tious delays incidental to its frequent
opening, which are becoming worse and
worse as travel lin the estuary increases.
The expense OF fitting the tracks Tor both
gauges and of connecting the present
lines would be small. In fact the travel
ing public would be greatly commoded by
the increased facilities afforded, and it is
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SOCIAL |SM'S MESSAGE
Rev. S. Gocdenough's Lecture
at the Turk Street
Tempe.
Exposition of the Principles aud
Beliefs of the SO.
cialistS.


A large audience, despite the unfavor-
able weather, was present last night at
the Turk-street Temple at the lecture
given by Rev. s. Goodenough, the Popu-
list nominee for Mayor at the late city
election in Oakland. The reverend gen.
tleman received quite an ovation as he
stepped to the platform. His subject was
'tThe Message of Socialism to Humanity"
Mr.. Goodenough said:
Socialism indorses the fundamental princi-
Piles of the Declaration OF Independence. 1t
invites the cooperation of every individual,
but asks man to efface himself. Socialism
at the unfolding of the divine character in
humanity while IL recognizes the need OF
proper conditions 1t is essentially humane
message, and eminently sci entific as we'll as
fraternal, believing that there can be no real
or permanent advance in civilization that is
not general in its character which would ex-
alt man in the enjoyment ct his liberty and
remove all obstacles in the shape of exist
ing inequalities 10 the common fatherhood
OF God ana the universal brotherhood OF man.
Christ was the most practical man that ever
lived when he said, Seek We first the kingdom
of God and his righteousness and all these
things shall be added TO you"
The speaker was frequently interrupted
by applause, which was continued for sew
eral minutes as he finished his address.
The Vatican contains 208 staircases and
1910 different rooms.
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ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

difficult to see what objection can be
offered to the proposition.
Held to Answer.
ALAMEDA, CAL, March 31-Gustave
Muller, the lam-digger who filed the legs
of MOngolian fellow-t toiler with shot the
other day, has been held in $1,000 bonds to
answer the charge OF assault with deadly
weapon. Muller insists that he had no
intention of shooting the Chinaman, and
that hesonly fired the gun to empty the
barrels of mud which lad accidentally got
il 10 them.
Mrs. Mollie sHagan.
ALAMEDA, CAL, March 81 - Mrs.
Mollie Hagan, who died yesterday from
fever contracted in the San FIR ar cisco
City Prison while waiting the result oi
wounds inflicted upon her husband by
herself was formerly q resident of Ala.
media, and her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Homeier, s'ill reside here.
Notes.
The regular monthly meeting OF the Labor
Exchange will take place this evening.
R. B. Tappan is somewhat i'm proved to-day
though last night II Was given out that he was
dead.
Rev. Mr. Lacey, the new rector of Chris
Church, is expected TO arrive in this city 10
night
All Yen, thieving Chinaman who stole 8
horse and wagon. Will have his preliminary
examination next Wednesday.
The ten-day revival services at the Santa
Clara Avenue Methodist Church will close
this evening. They have been very Euccessful
Librarian Harbourne and Library Trustee
Allen have been down to Haywaros to give
the benefit of their experience toward the or
ganization of public library in that place.
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celebrations for the 4th and 18th of July,
has formally organized. &. r. Root is
president, Webb Pierce secretary and The
odore Ger secretary and treasurer Of
the finance committee. The Alameda
Trustees have sent in report that they
mlttee to undertake that part of the cele-
bration which Alameda will furnish. The
executive committee will meet next Fri
day night.
Friendship to BE Rewarded.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 31.-There rs
likely to be wedding before long as tho
result Of very delicate operation per-
formed on the scholarly lady at the East
Bay Sanitarium. Mrs. Andrus, widow,
who has suffered for years from partial
paralysis, consented at the earnest sollcl-
tation of a gentleman friend 10 submit 10
an operation on the brain of the most del
lcate and critical nature. He willingly
paid all the expenses and the operation
was successfully performed. 1t was
found that the cause OF her troub!e was
large tumor on the brain, which had
given no signs whatever OF its presen ce
except by the peculiar action of the nerves
surrounding the brain. Mrs. Andrus IS
rapidly recovering, and it Is now asserted
that she is to become the wife Of her BEN
efactor. Mr.. Bnlford, a civil engineer on
the Southern Paclhc.
Free Library for Haywards.
| OAKLAND, CAL, March 31.--A meet
ing was held at Haywards last night for
the purpose of taking action regarding a
free library. Librarians Peterson of Oak
land and Harbourne of Alameda were
present and gave some practical sugges-
lions Meny hundreds of books were do
mated on the spot and many an effort
! promised to give the library start. II
was decided that at the next election the
matter of providing smsll tax for the
maintenance of library should be sub
mltted to the people.
BIames California Wines.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 31.-C. D. Fos-
ter, the Eastern travelling man who went
out Monday night and lost everything ne
had, including his overcoat, told the po-
lice to-day that his companions on the oc-
casion were young fellows who looked
like students. He said it was his first
visit to California, and that the bouque,
of the native wines overcame him. The
police have not recovered any OF his prop
ertV.
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Brief News Items.

NJ. w. wilkins, who was delegate to the
Populist convention at St. Louis last year, will
lecture before the Berkeley Socialists at
Pythian hall tomorrow evening
Dr. ]. S. Eastman and wife left for the East
last evening, to De gone for three or four
months. The doctor intends pursuing special
study in medicine while away.
Mrs. Charles Mills Gayley and children left
this evening on the overland for Detroit, Mich
She will remain there tor. about six weeks
when the Professor will join her OH his way 10
Europe.
The election of editor and manager of 1895
Blue and Gold Will lake place tomorrow. Mil
Ter, Fryer and Symmes the nominees for
editor, and Franklin, Ely and McDutfie for
manager.
The newly organized lodge of Modern Tro-
jams in South Berkeley Is preparing for a grand
entertainment to be given al South Berkeley
Hall on the evening of April under the di-
rection OF Professor Alfred Wilkie.
The Geological Society of America OF which
DR.. Joseph LIE Conte is president has issued q
pamphlet containing his address on Earth
crust Movements and their Causes delivered
before the society on the 29tn of last Dece m
Der.
The following new officers OF Lodge 81, Herr
mapn's Sons, have been elected for the ensu
ing term: President, Charles Bokofsky: vice
president, X. Paach; recording secretary, l.
Lauterbach; financial secretary, Mr.. Bokhart
treasurer. Il. Trieder; trustees-H. 0stermau
Fiiz Meyer, Mr.. Pinig.
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Bought Stock of Defunct Bank

On November 8, 1892, Mrs. K. a. Danielsen
OF Los Angeles purchased thirty-six shares OF
stock of the City Bank of Los Angeles from
George P. Yoakum. At the time of the pur-
chase the bank was defunct Institution, but
the woman did not learn that such was the
case until her personal prorerty was seized
a year later to justify the claims of eighty OF
the banks CREDITORS, the proportion of the liza
bilities on her stock being 1884 10. This she
paid, but she sued Yoakum for The recovery oi
the money she had paid TO him for the 81 ock k
and the money she had paid out, the 1884 10.
The first she recovered by judgment. but the
latter she could not recover. although the liza
bflities accrued previous 10 her purchase. The
Supreme Court yesterday heid that as Mrs.
Danielsen paid the 1884 10 voluntarily there
was no cause for action. and the decision oi
of the lower court was affirmed.
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DEMOCRAT FIND
A NOVEL DEFENSE
If They Pay Now for Budd's
Band Wagon They
Would Be Felons.
An Appeal Has Been Taken and
the Fees Run Up Near a
Thousand Dollars.
Twenty 10 lars Apiece Will Proba.
by Be the Demand, Where But
Four Was First Asked.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL, |
90S Broad dway, March 81.

9OS broadway, March 81.
Instead of having to pay four dollars
apiece the mem bers of the Democratic
County Central Committee will proba bly,
have to part with as many times that
amount before they settle the bills for
the band wagon and electric lighting
that helped to elect Governor Budd two
years ago.
For be it known to the world that those
pIucky bandmen, who dared to play Dem
ocratic music in Republican city, have
not yet received their free silver for their
heroic acts. .-'-' .
A bond on appeal has been filed in the
Superior Court and the case is to be tried
again. There are about hundred de-
PENDANTS including the most prominent
Democrats in the county, and according
10 Attorney Mcdonald they cannot now
pay these bills without committing a
felony. This is perhaps one OF the most
novel defenses ever put forward n court
OF justice. -
THE lhirg is this way" said Mr.. Nc
Donald. Under the rurity of election
law money for campaign expenses must
be paiG III certain manner and within q
certain time, and no candidate can spend
more than limited amount. The time
has long since passed when these bills
SDOulQ nave Deel palQ, ana lear tnat the
creditors stand a poor show. OF getting
their money. Nevertheless, l cannot but
admire the persistency OF Collector
Stewart, who has shown enough courage
to accept the assignment of these claims.
He is, believe, sending men all over the
county serving subpenas, and demurrers,
and summonses, and com plants, and in
some instances l believe il has taken $50
TO serve one paper. AT this rate that un-
fortunate little bill of S240, which we were
kindly informed q year ago could be
liquidated hy paying 81 apiece, will soon
amount TO $1,000.
1T woulu be quite illegal to pay this
amount. for all our funds are derived from
. the assessments of candidates and those
who are willing to help their election. TIC
assess any of these people now would be a
violation Of the law, and as good Demo
Gratis we cannot contemplate any such
crime.'
Collector Stewart has not lost heart and
d clares he Will get that money. During
the past two weeks Alfred Bariteau, some
times known as the "baron,' has beer
spending a small fortune OF somebody,
money chasing up delinquent Dem ocrats
II as Mr.. Mcdonald says, to pay the
money would be to commit a crime it i.
hardly likely that a Republican Judge
and hey are all Republican-will order
an unfortunate Democrat TO do any such
wicked thing.
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MISS MURPHY'S WILL.
She Wished Her Property to Go to Hell
Surviving sisters.

She Wished Her Property to Go to Her
Surviving sisters.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 31.-Victor
3 Metcaif, attorney for Miss Isabel Murphy,
who died recently in London, has in bis
possession what he believes is the only
Will of the deceased. He stated to-day
that the will was m ade some time ago and
left with him. He does not believe she
made any other disposition OF her prop
erty, and says that he will not allow the
contents of the will be holds to become
public until it is filed for probate. He
will await further advices from the dead
girls sisters.
i is. not likely that there is anything
sensational IN the late Mis- Murphy S
will, Tor Mr.. Metcalf, when told OF the
dispatches from London yesterday, said
that he knew it was Miss Murphys desire
that ner property should go TO her sisters
1t is presumed that when making this re-
mark the attorney was guided by knowl-
edge ofthe will in his safe.
Haywards Fire Department..
OAKLAND, CAL. March 81. - The
annual election of the Hay wards fire de-
partment resulted as follows: Chief
Engineer, Thomas Lane; foreman. Walter
MYERS; first assistant foreman, William
lam bresky; second assistant, Oscar VAL
pert; secretary, J. B. Ruppricht; first
hoseman, NJ. b. Clarke; second hoseman,
Alfred Dale; third hoseman, F. Rayer;
sergeant-at-arms, F. Stroebel.
Organized for Celebrations.
OAKLAND CAL, March 31.-The COM
mlttee OF hfteen, which has in charge the
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HAS A GOOD INCOME.
DR.. G. C. Pardee Holds the Receipts

DR.. G. C. Pardee Holds the Receipts
From the Widow.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 31.-Dr. George
c. Pardee stated to-day that the plea 'oi
the widow of his father, that she was re-
auired to take in boarders to enable her to
live, is not borne out by the facts.
DIR. Pardee made the following state
ment:
Ny father has been dead now six months
Mrs. Pardee has. by order of court, been paid
$1S0O-$3O0 per month-and l have receipts
and is for her support and maint tenance. AL
other expenses, such as taxes, etc, have been
paid out of the estate, and the $500 per
month 'Iamily allowance" is for her own pc r
sonal use and support.
Nearly Scorched to His Death.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 81. - Rev.
George W. Beatty, pastor OF the Chester.
street NJ. E. Church. nearly lost his life
last Monday, and is now confined to his
bed, very badly bruised and cut. The
minister was scorching down hill near
Livermore, on his wheel. He lost control
of the machine and was picked up badly
injured.
Fire at Temescal.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 31.-Thcre was
ire this afternoon in a hay barn al
Temescal. The flames spread to some ad-
joining houses and assistance was asked
from this city. An engine and hose COM
panies were sent out and subdued the fire.
The barn is total loss and some houses
were badly damaged.
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AN ATTORNEY REBUKED,
Judge Bahrs Declares w. T.
Baggett's Words Unprc.
iessional.
An Exciting Episode in the Supe rior
C urt-G neral Barnes B and
Smile.

William T. Baggett, the well-known at
torney of Hale & Norcross fame, was
'called down" by Judge Bahrs of the
Superior Court yesterday in a manner
that sent the blood mounting TO the roots
OF the lawyers hair and left the audience
in the courtroom with open mouths.
In the trial of the case of Paul against
the Geary-street, Park and Ocean Railway
Company, an action for damages for in
juries sustained by tne plaintiff in an ac-
cident on one of the corporations cars.
NJ. Baggett represented the plaintiff and
w. II. L.. Barnes the defendant.
There has been more or less friction
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New 8 ch GLARS hips.

BERKELEY, CAL, March 3l.-The
State University made the formal an
nouncement to-day of the new scholar
ships. amounting to $1,000 a year. which
have recently been provided by Levi
entire amount is to be divided into schol-
srships not to exceed 66 in mum Der, which b
will mean that each student receiving one
will get about SIPS a year. Full details
are given of the method of award.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT UPSET.
The Struggle for Chief Results in
Lack Of Discipline

Lack Of pisciplipe
OAKLAND, CAL, March 31.-There is a
bitter war gong on for the position of
Chief of the Fire Department. Chief
Fair, who realizes that he is to GO is being
opposed by William Smith. foreman OF
chemical engine /, and the two men are
going around telling all sorts of petty
stories of each other.
Fair stated to-day that he had been re-
CURED TO admonish Smith because the
latter was neglecting his work to do poll
tics, There was a meeting last night in
the Office OF the Chief, and some very
warm words passed. Assistant ief Muir
doch also figures in the affair, and ,here is
no doubt that the Fire Department will
not be restored to complete discipline
until a new Chief is appointed.
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BASCH AUCTION COMPANY Inc,
319-32I SUFFER- STREET,


Bet Grant Ave. and stockton st. Tele. GrantS7.
Grand Auction SaleTHIS DAY, Thursdav, April
!. 1897, at 1U 30 NJ, at above Salesrooms: Par
Tor cts and Odd tieces. Couches, Bed Lounges,
Mirrors, Pic ures Bedroom Sets, Folding Beds,
Odd Bureaus and Beds: Wire Box. Wool. ~Ilk
Floss and Hair Top Mattresses; Pillows, Blankets,
Spreads, Bed Linen, Lace Curt aims Porrieres
Sideboards. i x enSon Tables, Chairs, Chiffoners,
Bun ls Hatracks, Dinner and Tea sets, Irockery
and GIasswai e, 1000 yards Garrett, stoves Ranges,
Agate and 4 IN Wae. ) BAS II. Auctioneer
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AUCTION Sales
STREET & CREsSWELL.

General Auotioneers. 927 Market Street
GROCERIES. GRO ERIES.
TO-DAY (THURSDAY), APRIL 1, 1897
At IL o'clock A. II. will sell
At 311 Franklin Street, Cor. Ivy Ave.
The contents of we'll stocked Grocery store. in
cluding assortment of Wines. Liquors Cordial;
and Cigars; also fine Bar; large Mirror: Gomez
MILL etc. Advantage to dealers to attend this sal e
Terms cash. A. L. CIR = SSW ELL! nctioneer.
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oAklAND March
ing W Bseet
yellow
persisted keeping
not n ~
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The Vatican contains 20S staircases AID
1910 different rooms.
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Still More Candidates.

BERKELEY, CAL, March 31.-Since
the added endowment has been made by
the Legislature to the university Danish
citizens of the State have been circulating G
a petition to be presented to the board of
regents asking that the study of the
Danish language be made part of the
university curriculum. If the board
passes favorably on the petition it will
mean that new professor will be ap-
DointeC
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grieve much over his loss. Some, to
tell the truth, had it in for Fuller on
account of his refusal to give a right
of way through his premises to the
Seven Devils railroad.
SO Fuller was scrubbed off and
shaved and taken to the hungry bo-
valopus for his dinner Old Bovally
just gave one look, a grunt, and fatty
refused to sit up to the table.
The elephant and the camel talked
it over all the rest of the day and had
much amusement over seeing the pink
monster go hungry. They had been
served a mean trick by him and this
was ducks in the way of revenge.
The elephant was so pleased he would
have presented Fuller with nice
trunk for being so unappetising, but
the camel would not hump around
and find him.
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LET Err WIFI!
Wen Do the Best We Can to Put u
With a Cut in Rates, Well be
Darned if We Don't.

One of the biggest passenger rate wars
in the history of the west is threatened.
Not only will it cut down passenger
rates, but it is feared also that il will cut
down freight rates. Elk.
A cut in freight rates is terrible
calamity certainly. Only last week
the SIGNAL received a small box from
Chicago by freight The contents
cost us just so cents there. The
freight charges were 800. 1t is
rather pressing the limit for the rail
road to get over 600 per cent of the
value of thing for transporting it,,
but we cannot believe the officials are
aware what rates their subordinates
are seeking onto the people. There
will surely be some firing done when
1t is found out.