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The San Francisco call., 1897-06-24
THE INSTITUTE LOSES.

Ex-Treasurer Firth EXonerated From
All Liability by the supreme Court.
The old Mechanics Institute suit against
j. Il Firth, The ex-treasurers and his
bondsmen Edwin Fretwell and David
Kerr has been decided by the Supreme
Court in favor of the defendants. The ac-
ton was 10 recover 5000 alleged to have
been misappropriated The facts as shown
at the trial were these: In 1893 Firth was
the treasurer and }. H. Culver was the
secretary and manager of the institute.
On January it became necessary to pay
workmen employed IN repairing the Pa
vlllon $3.50 and no warrant for that
amount had been drawn by the board of
directors. Firth obtained $500 from the
librarian, u being aftor banking hours,
and 5000 from Irwin G. Stump, the presi-
dent, and the money was paid out.
These transactions took place IN con-
junction with several others, and the re-
Keeping Jugglery $500 was lost in the
shuttle and the board made Secretary
Culver make good the apparent loss.
although his books and receipts showed
where all the money received by him had
been expended. new board OF directors
made an examination of the books and
vouchers, and seeing the injustice done to
MI NOLNSI iuUOlIScu MN, anu uS-
manGed that Firth restore the $500 to the
institute. This he refused to do, and
upon his refusal this action was brought.
In conclusion the Supreme Court says:
1t may also be added that plaintiffs experts
do not pretend TO trace the 5000 as money,
but merely find that it was the duty of the
treasurer to pay out moneys only upon var
rants, and that there appears on his books
one item OF 5000 paid out not on warrant
This, however, is the item of $500. moneys
obtained from the librarian, the history Of
whicn the treasurer's book, his voucher from
Culver and the parole testimony of its dis
bursement to the workmen fully show and in
so showing entirely exonerate the treasurer
from any charge OF mis- ppropriation. The
findings ana judgment of the court were in
eonsonance with this review of the evidence
and the judgment and order appealed from
are therefore affirmed
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-24
NEW TO-DAY.
Sent Free to Men.
INDIANA MAN DISCOVERS A REMARK
ABLE REMEDY FOR LOST
VIGOR.
Samples VIII be Sent Free to All
Who Write for It.

James p. Johnston of Fort Wayne, Ind, after
battling for years against the men al and physical
suffering of lost manhood, has found the exact
remedy that cures the trouble.
lie is guarding the secret carefully, but is will
Ing TO send a sample OF the medicine to all men
who suffer with any form Of sexual weakness re-
suting from youthful ignorance, premature loss
OF memory and strength, weak back varicoceie
and emRclation The remedy has peculiarly
grateful effect of warmth and seems to act di-
Tectly, giving needed strength and development
wherever needed. The remedy cured Mr.. John
ston completely of all the ills and troubles that
come from years OF misuse Of the naturally OF.
daned functions, and is said TO be absolutely rel
able in every case.
a request TO MIR. James :. Johnston, Box 1866
Fort " ayne, Ind, stating that you would like a
sample Of his remedy for men. Will be complied
with promptly, and no charge whatever will be
asked by him. He is very much Interested in
spreading the news Of this great remedy. and he
is careful 10 send the sample securely sealed I'm
perfectly plain package so that its recipient need
have no fear Of embarrassment or publicity.
Readers are requested 10 write without delay.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-24

his groans and gave the alarm. KAulk-
ner was found hanging from the bars of
his cell. He had made a moose from his
blanket, which he had torn into strips.
Kaulkner says that when he gets too
much liquor in him he always wants TO
die, and thinks that he had better not live
anyhow unless he can keep sober.
Ambitious Ball-Players.
OAKLAND, CAL, June 23.-The police
men and The fremen have been boasting
OF their prowess as ball-players for many
moons, but to-day the matter took shape
when Police Clerk Gardner sent the fol-
towing def 20 the Fire Departments:
OAKLAND, June %, 1897.
". r.. Fair, Esq, chief II the Fire Department:
On behalf o nine bssebaIl enthusiasts in the
Oakland Police Department l hereby chal-
lenge club Of nine men IRON your depart
ment to be 5elected by yourself 10 a game OF
baseball on July 4, 1897. AS the time is so
near at hand the terms of said game should be
that neither side is to practice in the mean
time, but give their exhibition 'in the
rough" Professionals barred. Please in
form me. Yours truly, G. E. GARDNER
In answer TO this challenge Assists an t
Fire Chief Murdoch has prepared the fol-
lowing reply:
( AS you should know, the fremen could not
possibly play ball on the Fourth of July, ow-
ing to the increased risks of fire on that day.
Every man in the department. VIII be a his
post on that day. However, If you will con-
semitic changing the date from the Attn to the
11th of July you will find us ready to cross
bats with you for money, chalk or marbles.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-24

q sick day. For the last two weeks he
had been confined to his bed off and on,
but until last Saturday his mind remained
unc,ouded.
After his retirement Captain Short led
lie of secluson at his home, 14o4 Jack
son street. Now and then he would wan
der back to the place where were all the
associations of his life when he was en-
gagged in active labor, the Southern sta
ton, and there converse with Captain
Spillane and others who had served under
MIN in the days gone by. His last visit 10
the old station was made about ten days
ago.
The surviving relatives of the deceased
are son, David NJ Short, five grandchil-
dren and three grandchildren For
the past twenty five years he has resided
with his grandchildren.
As yet no arrangements have been made
for the funeral. 1t is very probable, how
ever, that the funeral will take place Fri
day under the auspices of the Police De-
partment.
The Police Commissioners met last
night, and Immediately adjourned out OF
respect to the memory OF ex-Captain
Short and in consideration of his long and
faithful services.
Chief Lees was requested to detail a
body OF men to act as an escort during the
funeral procession.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-24
SOUTHERN IMPROVEMENTS,
Handsome Dwellings u Are Being Erected
Oh Scotch Hill.

Handsome dwellings Are Being Erected
Oh Scotch Hill.
The brown hills, known as the Southern
Heights, are being gradually transformed
from their virgin condition INTO nice fam
i.y residences.
Within the past two weeks the follow
ing dwellings have been started:
A two-story building on the southwest corner
of Twenty-ffth and Kansas streets by l.. FL
lenberger
one-story residence on Rhode Island
street, between Tweht hty-second and Twenty
third, by John Kelleher.
A one-story house on Vermont street, be-
TIVE n Twenty fifth and TwenIy-sixth, by Cas-
per Zwlerliep.
A one tory bull ding on Vermont street, be-
twecn Nineteenth and Twentieth, by L. II.
Runner
one-story houge on Twenty-irst and Wis
consin streets by David Rogers.
A One-story building on Vermont street, be-
tween Nineteenth and Twentieth, by ]. o.
Msley.
between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, by
+. Leanson.
A one-story dwelling on San Bruno avenue,
between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets,
b. +. D. Failou.
In addition TO these new buildings the
Union Iron Works have lately acquired
2)0x200 feet of he hill south Of the foun.
dry, known as Irish Hill. The grading of
this rocky bluff has already been com
menced, and when finished a building
will be erected thereon which will give
the company more room than it now has.
The work on the japanese man-of- war
is progressing RAPIDLY, a large force of
men being employed upon the frame.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-24
MILITIAMEN co TO CAMP,
The Boys Brigade Returns
From Tent Life at Bo.
hemia
National Gu rdsmen Are Now Learn.
ing N W Tactics TO B; Displayed
al Santa Cruz
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,

Bl4.f
90S Broadway, June %.
The Boys Brigade of Alameda County
returned from Camp Bohemia to-day. For
the past two weeks the brigade has been
in camp near American River, and with
the Ladies AuxIliaries a very pleasant
experience was had, especially as military
rules were obeyed and the cadets made
TO feel their responsibility.
Promptly at IL o'clock the bugle
sounded, and in few moments every tent
in the camp fell to the ground. A little
later the camp was packed and moving
homeward on the special train. The
young soldiers have been under strict
discipline and doubtless many will soon
graduate into the National Guard.
c. J.. L. Wenk, the newly elected cap
tain OF Company +, Fifth Infantry, n. G.
G., assumed command last evening, and
according TO orders received from head
quarters he proceeded TO instruct the en-
tire company in the new manual of arms
as required of the United States army. st
The new manual" IS the result of the
change of arms in the army, 1t being m
possible to execute some of the old move
ments with the magazine rifle now in use.
The old carry arms" has been aboi-
ished and several other movements have
been changed. On the whole, though, the
movements seem 10 be an improve m ent
on the old, as the positions are much
easier.
The companies of the First Battalion
will very shortly be supplied with new
rifles and partially equipped with new
uniforms
AS result of the regular monthly shoot.
held Sunday, the following were the
medal winners of Company F:
Private Maginnis, score 46, won champion
medal; Private Darling, score AZ won first
class medal; Corporal Carney, score Al won
second class medal; Private Baker, score 39. .
won third class medal; Private Dade score
Al, won fourth class medal
The company will 90 to camp at Santa
Cruz July II. The entire Fifth Regiment
Will also camp there, and CAPTAIN Car
rington, U. S. A., will be the inspecting
officer.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-24
AN EPIDEMIC
OF ELOPEMENTS
A HaywardS Pastor Says
the Young People Are
Crazed.
Another Runaway Match Comes
to Light and Parental Bless
ings Follow
Lov--S ck Lads and Lassies Are Act
ually Proposing to Get Welded
for Fun.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALI


9OS Broadway, June %
An epidemic OF elopements has centered
around Haywards, and parents are
seriously alarmed at the prospect of sud
denly losing their daughters. Within the
past few weeks fully half a dozen young
ladies who stand well in society have run
off and taken to themselves husbands
without asking any ones consent.
The present epidemic began with Miss
Ferreira of San Leandro, who was engaged
to be married, but who met an old lover,
and without notice, went off. Then Miss
Lena Pslmtag, daughter of a wealthy
Haywards brewer. married Martin Welch
without warning; then Miss Annie Flores
left with visitor 10 Haywards last Sun
day, and the same week Miss Dodo
U bhoff left with the son of a rich man from
Pleasanton, TO whom she had been secretly
married six months ago,
Now comes news of yet another one. A
few weeks ago Miss Gertrude de Camp
made visit TO San Fran cisco and did not
return. a search was n, ade, and II was
learned that she ha d become the wife Of
George Horn, who is employed in a hard
ware store across the bay. A coupIe of
days ago the son-in-law came TO Hay
wards and his wife's father and mother
congratulated him and notified him that
all ilI-feelings had vanished.
The craze TO elope has actually gone so
far that many young folks are openly
discussing the advisability of taking a
trip of and getting married, and parents
are really anxious for their children.
This matter is a serious one, " said a
Haywards pastor to-day. Lots of young
people have become imbued with ro-
mantle notion and l have heard three
young ladies say, in all earnestness, that
they are meditating on an elopement.
Unfortunately, in nearly every instance,
the victims have been from our most
worthy girls and they have married con-
siderably beneath themselves in the social
scale. One recent elopement that caused
4 big sensation has already given promise
OF ending unhappily. The young nus
band and wife are living apart and do
not think 1t will be long before a move is
m ade to secure their freedom.
Il wish some way would be found TO
stop this foolish business. 1t is under
mining the morals OF the community
and is wrecklng the happiness of families
in q very marked way."
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-24
TEN THOUSAND DELEGATES
President Campbell Wants That MANY
at the Convention Next
Month

OAKLAND, CAL, June 23.-The follow
ing appeal 10 California Christian En-
deavorers and suggestion for the observ-
ance of the Fourth of July was received in
this City to-day from the president of the
State Christian Endeavor Union:
Less than three weeks and then-the great
international convention. The reports that
are being received b. Secretary Reid and nv
self Go not come up 10 The standard, and we
are fearful lest our California delegation fan
short Of the 10000 mark.
Information received from Eastern deleos
tions shows constant gain. Penusvlvaule
for instance, which started In with an estI-
mate Of 500, has increased her registered dele.
CATION 10 over 1000.
Acting on the suggestion of TRANSPORTATION
Manager William q. Alexander, | viii ask Won
TO make one final effort In behalf of the con-
yenuop ana IN the interest of our California
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-24

1907. His death could hardly be
ascribed to disease As the lay
man would put it, he expired solely on
a Ccount of old age; while the scientist
mig ht say that death resulted from the
inevitable oxvgenatIon of the tissues, with
no latent fuel upon which to draw 10 sup
ply the demands of health.
Captain John Short was one of the best
known and sturdiest of the sturdy COM
psny OF pioneers who made history in the
Vigilanie days. He came to this State in
'49 and took an active part in the exciting
affairs OF the municipality. He was at
various times connected with the post
office and under-sheriff of the City. He was
already a man OF nearly three score wears
when be became a ber of the Police
Department in 1867. For tweniy-eight
or twenty-nine years he remained in the
department, for a quarter of a century in
the capacity of captain OF police. He was
an intimate friend of ex-Chief Crowley
who regarded him as one of the best and
most reliable men in the department
Among the officers and men he was a gem
ernl favorite.
Besides being a mem Der of the vigilance
committee, and later of the Police DepaIt-
ment, Captain Short was also a Volunteer
Fireman, and his loss will be keenly felt
by the rapidly dwindling band who look
so fondly upon the "old machine" in the
house on BRENNAN place. He was mem
Der OF the Veteran Fireman's s Association.
About two years ago Captain Short was
placed on the retired list after his three
decades of service. Though far past four
score years OF age he maintained the vigor
oil middle age and he was far more active
and athletic than many man of half his
years. He was known among his compan-
ions as 1.-The youngest old man in Califor-
nia.''
Up to a year before his death he used to
take cold bath every morning and swing
clubs and dunn bbslls. The conductors
and gripmen on the streetcars, who will
sadly miss the genial old captain, used to
say that they never had to stop a car for
him to get on or off.
Before his last illness he never knew
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-24
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

Knowles was married this evening to
Miss Jessie Coleman at the Coleman man
sion on Eighth street. The large bouse
was decorated on every story. Miss Elise
Hill Donaldson Of Philadelphia was maid
OF honor. Jessie Smith and Ebert
smith, the brides little cousins,
were ribbon-bearers, and the bridesmaid e
were MISS Corde Smith OF Marvsville
and Miss Eina Dickens of San Francisco.
Ihomas Knowles brother of the groom.
was pest man, and Rev. J, K, Mclean
performed the ceremony.
ColOred Mems Request.
OAKLAND, CAL, June 23.-rhe United
Coiored Mems Association has sent the
loIloWlng request to the Police and Fire
commissioners:
"A Al meeting of the U. c. A. Club, held
Ihursday evening, June IT, 1897. we hereby
.IakS ma =, application Tor coIored company in
.ne VI rIfe department. II the board is una bic
10 " 1AVor us with company we would like to
nave lWo or three men appointed.
Oakland News Notes.
OAKLAND, CAL, June 23.-Lady Yarde-
buller must reside in California a year
before she can commence divorce proceed
ings.
Very liberal offers of help are coming
IN to the comm mittee having in charge the
entertainment of the Endeavorers on
July l3
Louise E. Donald was granted a divorce
to-day from George Donald on the ground
Of willful neglect.
The suit brought by Nicholas Hennicker
against George Cashmere has been dis
missed.
The certificate of annexation was filed
with the Secretary of State to-day, and
now the outside territory is a part of
Greater Oakland, no protest having been
made.
The will of the late Irving Cockroft was
filed to-day. The estate consists OF the
home, valued at $45OO, and 1910 in bank
and is lett to his wife.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-24

great transcontinental line has been
switched and brought into one continuous
line the White House operator will call
the exposition and President McKinley's
message will begin to arrive.
AS soon as the call comes the exposition
band will begin to play Hail to the
Cnfef." The platform will be fitted up as
4 telegraph Office. with instruments,
switch boards, operators and messenger
boys and as soon as the words arrive they
will be written ON a big blackboard. The
background will be a painting showing
the overland route with poles and wires
leading direct'to the exposition.
President Mckinley has expressed the
opinion that he is very pleased to do any
thing that will show his appreciation of
the good work done in behalf OF Republi-
canism last Novem Der in this county.
The campaign conducted in the city of
Oakland produced the majority that
saved California to the Repu blican COL
umn. Had not Alameda County sent in
an excess of her accustomed Republican
majority the nine electoral votes from
this State would have been lost.
President Mckinley needed no other ar
gument to give his consent to 10 all that
lay IN his power to help the exposition,
and il is presumed that his message will
De IN the nature OF lndnkS lot I0e WOfk
done in his behalf in Alameda County.
In addition 10 the opening of the ex-
position on the 4th, or rather the 5th, the
Board of Trade and Merchants Exchange
have decided that there shall also be
great patriotic celebration, including a
parade, literary exercises and display of
fireworks. AS LivermOre and Pleasanton
have decided on a celebration, all the
county, with the exception of that dis
trict, will come to Oakland to honor the
day.
P. NJ. Fisher, Auditor r. w. Snow and
Miss Mollie Conners constitute the enter
tainment committee, and in speaking of
the matter to-day Miss Conners said:
Patriotism is in the air, One wants to
say God save the Queen with our Eng
Iish neighbors this week, and later on we
will show ouI enthusiasm for our own
flag. 1t is a pretty sight to see the Eng
lishman lift his hat to his flag. 1 hope to
see the day when the American will show
our own flag the outward respect which is
part of his Utmost con sciousness.
1--WE can show our enthusiasm with
plenty of pyroteGhnics and otherwise,
and a procession that will astonish our
neigh bors It will be the first step taken
by 'Greater Oakland'-the big cele bration
in honor of the Nations birthday. l
could almost give three cheers for it in
advance"
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-24

gineer, has recovered from his recent ill
ness, and IS about TO resume the work OF
ascertaining if there is artesian water to
be had in Berkeley. The proposed ex-
per imental well will be located near Cen
ter street, two blocks west of Shattuck.
The engineer expects to find a subterra-
mean stream at a depth of about sixty
feet. The pipes viii be extended several
feet into the stream and pumps will be
applied. The pumps will be kept con-
stantly at work for week or more to test
the supply.
If'it proves inexhaustible Mr.. Richard
son claims that the practicability of his
plan for an artesian supply will have been
demonstrated.
Oppose annexation.
BERKELEY. CAL, June 23.-Both the
Fourth Ward I'm rovement Club and the
West Berkeley Progressive Club passed
resolutions last night opposing the propo-
silon OF annexing Berkeley to Oakland.
President Coleman OF the former club
stated that the matter of annexation had
received little or no consideration, ana
that the stories concerning it had been
started unauthorltatiyely. w. Z. Bar
nett, \. Mansfield and W. Gregg all spoke
in opposition TO the scheme.
Rev. j. b. Warren, a retired Presbyte-
rian minister, has taken issue with the
South Berkeley annexationsts, and has
pIopOuHueu 10 tnem series OF questions
as to why they wish Berkeley 10 be at
tached to Oakland.
These questions are full of pith and
meaning and SAVIOR somewhat of the sar-
castle.
ExOd us of Janitors.
BERKELEY, CAL, June 23.-On ac-
count OF the cut in their wages from $50 to
$55 month two janitors and a carpenter
at the State University have resigned
The first 10 turn in his quitting papers was
William Ellis, who has been an EN- ploy of
the university for twenty-three years.
Carpenter w. B. Hadley and A. NJ Nevers
are the other two who have quit They
have 10th been in the employ OF the uni
Yersity for long time also.
Gone to Canada.
BERKELEY, CAL, June 23.-Health
Officer Hubert n. Rowell and Mrs. Row
ell left for Puget Sound and ports along
the Canadian coast yesterday on an out
ing. DIR. Rowell has been released from
duty as Health Officer for one month. Dr.
+. ID. Payne will lake his place.
President Kellogg Away.
BERKELEY, CAL, June 23.-President
Martin kellogg of the State University
has gone to Shasta for a months outing.
During his absence the affairs Of the uni
versity will be in charge of Professor Irv-
ing Stringham, the senior dean.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-24
Chun woon sinr,. Alibi.

In the trial OF Chun Woon Sing, charged
with the murder of Little Pete testimony
was given yesterday by Wong Bang and Chun
Cheong to establish an alibi for the defendant
They swore Sing was in room with them for
an hour before the shooting OF Little Pete"
and did not leave the room until after the
killing took place Chun Kee testified that
he saw the men who ran away after the shoot
ing that they escaped over the roof OF house
and that the defe ndGnt WAS not one of them
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-24

forces with the societies of your city or town
in a grand celebration OF the Fourth OF July,
combining in your service patriotic addresses,
with special appeals for an increased delega-
tion from your section to the convention.
Sunday afternoon, July 4, offers a good
time for this service, but If this does not har-
monize with your local situation let the rally
be held Monday night.
As Endeavorers il will be especially appro-
pirate for US to celebrate Independence day in
This manner, and il is our hope that this may
be but the inaugurationo similar cele bratiOns
on each succeeding 4th. / trust that the
loyalty that has characterized your responses
TO previous calls from the State officers may be
repeated in this ma tier, and that from one end
of our State 10 the other Independence day
win be celebrated as never before by the repre-
sentatives OF the highest tyne of Christian
citizenship Yours for California and the
Convention, GUY W. CAMPBELL.
An Overdose OF Morphine.
OAKLAND, CAL, June %. - Riley
Thompson, a well-to-do rancher OF Sheri-
dan, Wyo., was brought to the receiving
hospital to-day suffering from an over
dose of morphine. He came from San
Jose and was en- route for home. LAST
night he took an overdose of the drug, but
was promptly treated and started on his
Journey. He became deathiy sick on the
train and he Is in critical condition.
Thompson is a consumptive, nearly 90
ears OF age, and came to California for
his health.