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The San Francisco call., 1897-07-07
BOTH ENDS AT ONCE.
New Plan to Induce Harmony in Canal
Matters

New Plan to Induce Harmony in Canal
Matters
OAKLAND, CAL, July 6.-When the
Supervisors met to-day Health Officer Nc
Lean of Alameda was on hand with a
resolution referring to the tidal canal.
The resolution reads:
Resolued, That the city of Alameda requests
the Secretary If War to oder contracts TO be
let In accordance with the appropriations,
provisions and terms of the suudry civil SER
vice bill passed June 3, 1897, for continuing g
the Improvement OF Oakland harbor, as fol-
lows:
First-For the completion of that part of
Oakland harbor extending westerly from
Webster-street bridge to deep water in San
Francisco Bay.
Second-For the completion of the dredgin g
of the tidal canal from the estuary OF San An
tonic TO the pay of san Leandro these pieces
OF work being in accordance with the ap'
proved existing project for this harbor
Supervisor Talcott stated that the reso-
luton had been adopted by the Alameda
Trustees, and DR.. McL~an desired that it
should have the approval of the Super
visors. 1t was decided to notify all inter
ested parties TO be present tomorrow
morning at 10 O. clock, at which time the
matter will be considered.
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Berkeley End eavorers y ctively Irepar-
ing to Decorate Their Quarters.
BERKELEY, CAL, July 6.-The Chris
tian Endeavor Union of Berkeley is
actively canvassing the town for flowers
to be used in decorating the Alameda
County headquarters at the convention on
Thursday.
Olkland, Alameda and the suburban
towns are to take turns at doing the dec
Grating. and the Endeavorers of the uni
versity town propose to set a lively pace
for the others to keep up with.
Earl c. Swan. U. Z. '99. chairman of the
committee in charge, has made the fol-
lowing appeal for aid:
To the people of Berkeley: The decoration
committee of Berkeley Christian Endeavorers
wish 10 remind the people of Berkeley once
more that they have the opportunity to help
welcome the large number of delegates now
visiting this coast. We intend to decorate The
headquarters of the Alameda County Union
in the Mechanics Pavilion next Thursday !;
and also give sm all bouquets to as many OF the
Endeavorers as we possibly can.
Berkeley has been divided III to five districts
which will be canvassed by mem bers of the
conn t,ee. By this method We hope to ask
every body 10 contribute some ething in the way
of flowers and green's 1t is very difficult to
get flowers at THIS time of the year, so that
whatever you have will be acceptable.
The flowers will lie collected next Wednes-
day afternoon from 10 o'clock. Please
have them picked and tiei in punches of the
different kinds, ready for the collectors.
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They have bsen altogether too passive. N =.
1--WE have allowed a third-class city. far
away beyond the Tebachapi Pass to
usurp our place. But this was not per.
mitted to last We determined to return
and we took the initiative, and we are
now going forward in the great march of
development. By this exposition we are
inviting he attention OF the world to our
selves. We are proclaiming Tar and near
that" Boom, boom, boom. rang out the
bass drum. Colonel Irish knew what the
signal meant and, pauslng IN his speech,
he said, in clearest tones II now give
way to the President of the United
States"
There was brief cheer, but the colonePs
hand waved for silence. The operator
must hear what the ticking meant. TAX
ing out his watch, Colonel Irish said:
"The President is on time. / am glad
that he is, and hope that the wave of
prosperity that my friend. the President,
was TO bring will be on time Also"
There was silence in that vast audience
while the President was speaking to the
peo pie of Alameda County.
When the message was omple,ed and
on the black board the band Instantly
struck up Hail to the Cher while the
words "WliiIam Mckinley" were being
chalked on the board. While the music
was being played the crowd cheered, and in
the grounds Presidential salute was fired
from mortar. The band paused. Colonel
Irish was about 10 conclude his speech
when the leader tapped his desk, THE
Star-spangled Banner" was waited out by
the musicians and the people cheered.
THAT Scotch mus C. Hail to the Chief,
can always be appropriately played" said
the speaker, "when the name of the Presi-
! dent of the United States is mentioned.
He is the chiel citizen of our country and
| o1I IA 10 hos IL
our exposition open. and / hope that you
will ali take a working and personal inter-
est in it. Our President may be thousands
OF miles away, but he ieels an interest in
the progress OF every portion of this
country.
He sends US his greetings from where
all is quiet along the Potomac, and it
comes over prairie and noun tain. city and
| forest, and we know that our chief citizen
| has found time in his important duties to
/ send few words to the people who are
working for the progress and welfare of
Alameda County.
1--WE could not have opened our exposi-
ton at better time. Thousands OF ap-
preciative eyes are now In our State and
will be with US for month. We are now
entertaining many thousands OF very
worthy people from every State in the
Union and from many foreign countries,
ali people of high principles, who are
working in great moral cause. In n
few days we expect to have thousands of
those worthy visitors in our exposition
and in our county.
"They come here with their eyes open,
and IL is our duty to see that the seeds of
hospitality are sown on fertile soil. One
pair OF eyes from abroad will see far more
and be far better advertise of our
products tkan a dozen pairs of intelligent
eyes belonging to those who live with US.
Lately We have taken very decided step.
1--WE have made ourselves greater Oak
land. But we are not satisfied with that
We want a better Oak and. Better streets,
better sidewalks. better facilities for VIZ
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next luckiest youngster will be given a
gold ring and the third a handsomely
dressed doll.
Last year Prison Director r. M. Fitz-
gerald was chairman OF the board of
judges of the baby contest; but to-morro W
afternoon he will be doing the honors to
Mr.. Bryan. and cannot be procured
Superintendent Sharpe is making gre at
efforts to- night 10 find some judges, b ut
although not being pressed with applica-
tions to serve, he SAYS he will have som e
eligible bachelors on hani to.morro W af-
ternoon, it being agreed that pa rents can
not act consistently in baby cont ests.
The programme for this afternoon is as
follows:
March, "The March King" (Pryor); owe rture,
La Enehantress'' (Marie); duo for cornets,
Loves Farewell" tAscheE; "Gypsy Moonlight
Dance" (Kraeger); Turkish Patroi" (Mich-
aelis); fantasie from "Noanon" (Genee);
waltzes, La Serenata" (Jaxone); overture,
"Ombra" (Bennett); medley of popular songs; |;
march from The Merry War" (Strauss)
For the evening special programme Of
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itors, better attractions to draw to our
selves the trade thai rightfuIIy belongs to
this city and this county before some of US
who have not yet passed the prime OF life
leave the scene OF our earthly labors | e1-
pect that We shall not have to struggle to
keep our position as the second city and
the second county, but l believe that be-
fore thai time we shall be the first city
and the first county in the first State in
the Union-California
"To-n ght we have not only attracted
the attention OF our people Of Oakland,
but we have drawn toward ourselves the
attention of the President himself, and
this spirit that animates enterprise and
causes US to make strides in the right di-
rection is the spirit that led to the found-
ing OF this annual exposition ana that
will continue to make it success in the
future"
Director A. T. Stewart was loudly ap-
plauded for his march, Greater Oak
land" dedicated to the directors, which
was played for the first time, and he was
not permitted to retire till 1t was played a
second time.
As soon as the exposition was declared
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BRYAN SPEAKS TO-DAY.
Will Make a Noontide Speech at Lin
coin Plaza.

Will Make "A Noontide Speech at Lin
coin Plaza.
OAKLAND, CAL, July Civilian j.
Bryan will be in this city tomorrow and
will deliver an address precisely at noon
a Lincoln square. This square is between
Harrison, Alice, Tenth and Eleventh
streets.
A big stand has been erected to-day
which will accommodate 100 vice-presi-
dents and the members OF the press Rob-
ert McKilIican, the Democratic ex-S eriff,
| is personally experimenting the structure
and is carefully following out Mr.. BRYAN S
instructions borne OF recent experience to
build it low and strong.
The stand will be on the west side of
Harrison street, facing south, so that a
canopy over the speakers head will pro-
tect him from the sun, while the vast
crowd who will listen to him will have
the sun at their hacks. Mr.. Bryan will
speak promptly at II O clock. He will be
introduced by Hon. W. W. Foote, who
will make a few remarks, but there will
be no other preliminaries-
Mr.. Bryan will arrive in this city to-
morrow morning at 1880 and will be es-
corted to Alameda, wnere carriages will
be in readiness to drive him through the
city, after which he will make an address
at Santa Clara avenue and Walnut street.
The Oakland reception committee. con.
ssting of J. NJ. Eng iish M. J. Laymance
r. NJ. Fitzgerald and J. w. Dutton, will
escort Mr.. Bryan to Oakland Immediately
al the close of his Alamed speech. AS
soon as the Oakland reception is over the
distinguished visitor will be taken on a
tug to San Francisco, where he wlllfinish
the day.
will Present Gran d Opera.
Int, q
Cook. formerly manager OF the Macdon-
ough Theater, has undertaken to furnish
grand opera for interior towns. He has
organized the Boyce Grand English Opera
Company, and will tour the coast. Some
of the company are already engaged, and
other places are to be flied with talent
from Oakland and San Francisco.
No Danger to the Dolphin.
OAKLAND, CAL, July GA story was
pub ished this morning stating that a
yachting party under the chaperonage OF
Mrs. w. Z. Sharon was missing and great
anxiety existed among the families of
those on board. This was not the case.
The yacht Dolphin should have returned
last night, but owing to calm they did
not arrive till after midi night.
Mott Is Young Hero.
OAKLAND, CAL, July 6-Sidney Mott
is regarded to-day as young hero. He
saw a fire yesterday on the roof OF the
house OF Mrs. Holiday at Ninth and
Grove streets, and quickly climbing up he
tore off the burning shingles with his
hands, preventing what might have been a
big fire, as there was a strong wind at the
time. HIS hands were badly burned, but
ne is so proud OF his achievement that he
does moi care for The wounds.
Unitarian Club.
ALAMEDA, CAL, July 6.--The Uni
tartan Club programme for its regular
meeting tomorrow evening has been pre-
pared with especial reference to Inde.
pendence dav. The members of Joe
Hooker Post and several Mexican War
veterans have been invited to be present
and pleasant evening is expected.
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SURE IT Is HER CHILD.
Mr.. Eorsythe, Alias Chester, Now al
Tacoma,

Mr.. Eorsythe, Alias Chester, Now at
OAKLAND, CAL, July 6.-Mrs. W. G.
Forsythe is confident that the man who is
now lecturing on spiritualism at Tacoma,
as told in to- days dispatches, is her de-
serting husband, who abducted their
child from home two weeks ago.
The nforma alton at hand says the Ia
coma man has child 81 months old
whom he has put in an Institution up
there and that his name is Clarence A.
Chester During the pas. three months
he has written to Mrs. Forsythe, telling
her that he is now using the name of
Adrian Chester, and she is positive that
in spite of his denial it is her husband
and boy who have been discovered in
Portland by reason of the published
stories of the taking away of her child.
She cannot yet say what steps will be
taken 20 try to bring the boy back to Oak
land. She says it 8 absol ute " i'm posi- BILE
for there to be two deserting husbands
with the same name with children the
same age and both in the same business,
and will sregard no opportunity to take
the child from its father.
More Patriotism.
OAKLAND, CAL July Cone of the
prettiest celebrations of the Fourth OF
y
ington street, before large and apprecia-
tive audience under the auspices of the
Oakland Psychical Society. A progra mme
OF National songs and the reading OF the
Declaration of Independence was fol-
lowed by magnificent GRAFTON by Nine.
Fore nee Montague, the speaker of the
society, who was loudly appiauded.
Salvation Army Cam p Meeting.
OAKLAND, CAL, July 6-The Saliva
ton Army will mold its annual camp
m Getting this wear at Trestle Glen, COM
mencng July 10 and cantinuing until
August l. Many prominent Officers from
all over the country will be present aud
delegations from all over the State will
camp on the ground during the two weeks
OF the meeting.
Close of Useful Life.
OAKLAND, CAL. July 6-Mrs. Caro-
line A. Kim, themotherin-l law of ex-
Judge Emil Nuspaumer, died suddenly
at an early hour this morning. The de-
ceased has lived here fr twenty years.
She leaves a daughter. Mrs. E. Nus
banner, and two sons, w. u. and J. n.
King. Mrs, King was born in New York
nearly 70 years ago.
Found Dead in tho Estuary.
OAKLAND, CAL. July 6.-The remains
of Thomas Loynes were found in the estu-
arv this n.orning the deceased has been
missing Tor several weeks and was an en-
ploye of the Piedmont Railr ad Com
tpanv. The deceased was about 45 years
of age. and is not known to have any rel
atives. He was heavy drinker.
The x-Ray Finds a Bullet
OAKLAND, CAL, July 6-Glover Ross,
lad, shot bullet into his hand tonight
while cele bra ting the Fourth. The bullet
was loca ted by means of an Xray after
the doctors had searched in vain for it..
This is the first practical use of the new
ray in this city.
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THE ME ESSAGE.

OAKLAND, CAL, July CO yield
to the President of the United States. !"
The speaker was Hon. John P Irish, at
the opening of the Oakland Exposition to-
night. He was speaking, and the words
quoted were caused by the ticking of a
telegraph instrument on the stage. At
the other end of the line, in the White
House at Washington, was President Nc
Kinley, debating message to the people
of Alameda County and declaring their
Exposition open. And as the instrument
ticked out the words, a messenger boy,
attired in his Sunday clothes with creased
pants, proudly carried the sheets to the
writer, who chalked them on the black
board. This is what President Mckinley
said:
Hon. c. E. Roeth, Secretary
Oakland Exposition for 1907. In
opening the Oakland Exposition
for 1897, allow me to congratulate
its manager and the public cf their
success worthily won in the past
and to offer them my best wishes
for the future industrial progress
of your City, County and great
State, so we'll exemplifed in your
popular undertaking.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
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nlSnt.
Tie interiors OF the big buildings pre-
sent strong contrast to their appearance
last year, when everything was bare and
rough. Hundreds of yards Of bunting
have been used TO beautify the roofs and
galleries. and the effect is very pleasing.
The main pavilion, or what was origin
ally the Mills Tabernacle, is beautifully
decorated, the National and Christian En-
deavorers' colors prevailing.
A canopy over the auditorium is made
of different colored stripes OF c9eese cloth.
1t is an effective decoration, and is ex-
peeted to be useful as we'll in preventing
the dissipation of sound that has been
heretofore so annoying to both speakers
and listeners.
The ceiling decoration is beautifully fin
ished by frieze consisting of pink cloth,
on which is painted the names of every
town in Alameda County. The letters
are in blue, with illumined capitals in red.
| The decorated booths of newspaper row,
the amateur photogra booth and
the different society booths on three sides
OF the auditorium give very gala effect
to the whole.
The various reception booths in the
: main building many OF them perfect
dreams of fem minine ingenuity. The As
sociated Charities booth, at the ex treme
eastern end of the pavilion, has been pro-
nounced by R. d. Yelland, the artist 10
be the most artistic in the building. The
effect is in natural-grass colors, the gen
eral tone being preserved by japanese
mating on walls and ceiling ana bamb
and rope tinishings. The German booth
is fnished entirely in flags, and the booths
of other nations are also extremely well
planned.
President J. W. Nelson is not in the
city and Hon. John T. irish made the
opening address He was introduced to
the audience in fe W words by Vice Presi-
dent Theodore Gier. Colonel Irish is
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to be open the machinery was t once set
in motion, but being in a separate section
it did not disturb the exercises.
This afternoon the first cooking contest
took place under the direction of Miss
Grace Morey, who is the superntende Mt
of that department of the fair, and there
was another contest this evening, the IN
tention being to nave them every after
noon and evening thereafter until the
close of the exp psition.
1t has been decided 10 remove the age
limit and allow all ladies who so desire TO
compete. A prize has been offered to the
society having the largest attendance on
any special day, and big efforts are being
made to win II.
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ASSESSMENTS READY.
Supervisors Prepared to Hear Petitions
From Taxpayers.

Supervisors Prepared to Hear Petitions
From Taxpayers.
OAKLAND CAL, July 6.-At noon to-
day County Assessor Dalton met the
Supervisors sitting as Board oi Equaliza-
ton and handed to them the assessment
rolls for 1897. 1t was decided that the
organization of the board should be The
same as that OF the Supervisors, and a
re olu;ion was passed ordering he publ
cation OF notice OF the meeting OF the
Board OF Equa Ization.
The board vii. con inue IN session from
Sa urday, Ju.y 10 until the business is
competed. or until midnight, July 19 A
few applications Tor read lustment OF as
sessments have already been handed in.
Funeral of Mrs. Austin.
OAKLAND, CAL, July 6.-Mrs. Effie
Austin. the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James M. Costigan, who died suddenly at
Fresno last Sunday, was buried this after
noon from her old home. DR.. r. S. Covle
conducted the services, both a. the house
and at the cemetery. The pail bearers
were: Henry c. McPike, Frederick King,
Andrew S. MosIey, Constant +. Rilliet,
Alfred Cohen and Pligy Bartlett Jr.
Miss Reean's Unhappy Plight.
OAKLAND. CAL. July 6-Miss Isabel
Regan, who was tailoring under the delu-
sion that she was being prosecuted by
members OF tie First Pros byterian
Church, has been ordered 10 Napa. Dr.
Coyle's reassuring words and interest in
the girl did not succeed. as was hoped, in
dlspel!ing her illusions. and 1t has been
decided 10 place her in the asylum.
stole Worshiper's Horse
OAKLAND, CAL, July 6.-R. E. VII
liams attended the Ceniennia Presbyte-
rian Church in East Oakland Sunday
night ard hitchea his horse and cart IN
front OF the church. While Williams was
worshipine, some one stole his horse and
ou tcy, and as he has not been able 10 re-
cover IL, he has reported his loss to the
nolice. He is San Francisco letter carrier,
living Oh High street, Fruityale.
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TO-DAY'S FEATURES.
The Annual Baby Show to Be Held
This Afternoon.

The Annual Baby Show to Be Held
This Afternoon.
OAKLAND, CAL, July 6.-To-morrow
afternoon the annual baby contest Will be
held at the exposition. This event always
creates much rivalry and amuseme n t..
Last year it was one of the features Of the
exposition ana brought out many COM
petitors. The great difficulty has been in
being BILE to procure men who are willing
to act as judges. every body realizing that
it is somewhat dangerous task should
excited and intelligent motherhood at
tempt to question some of the decisions.
The contest is open to any child under
years OF age, and the test is the pronun-
tiation of the words, Oakland Industrial
Exposition. The child who says these
words plainest gets the first prize, which
Is a solid silver cup, lined with gold. The
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KILLED NEAR HOME.
How Former Oakiander N ct Death a
Mesa,

Mesa.
OAKLAND, CAL, July g. Particulars
have been received of the death OF F. j.
Netherton OF this city, who was recently
killed at Mesa, Arizona Mr. Netherton
met his death by falling from a horse.
He was assisting in driving lot of cattle
from the country to the market, and at
the outskirts of the town a COW turned
suddenly, causing his horse to swerve,
throwing the rider to the ground on his
forehead.
The injured man recovered conscious
ness, and was thought to be on the way to
recovery, but he ultimately swooned and
a little later died. The deceased was born
in Contra Costa County thirty-two years
ago, and was newspaper man and also a
school-teacher. During the nine years
since he left Oakland he accumulated con-
siderable property at Mesa.
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a PUNCTURED TIRE.
Done by a BuIlet-Narrow Escape of a
Bicycler on the Estuary Bridge.

Done by a BuIlet-Narrow Escape of a
BicycIer on the Estuary Bridge.
ALAMEDA. CAL, July Civilian
Neale of 824 Pacific avenue had narrow
escape on Sunday from being shot. He
was crossing the Websler-street bridge
over the estuary when suddenly the tire
of his rear wheel collapsed. When he
examined it to ascertain the cause he was
surprised to find bulIet-h hole through it.
while the missile must nave narro WHY
escaped puncturing his Leg as well. Peo-
pie in the vicinity were firing crack rs
and pistols, and the probability is that
the bullet was stray shot from some OF
them and that it was not FREQ at the
rider.
Unknown in Alameda.
ALAMEDA, CAL, July 6-The dis
patches this morning contained an ac-
count of a woman being founi dead by the
side of the track in N+vada, VINO was sup
posed to have fallen from the Bryan spe-
ciaI 1t was stated that she was en- route
to Alameda and that she was going to
visit with some people named Dixon. In
q uiry among the families OF that name In
this city fails to disclose the Identity OF
the dead woman. None of the families in
question are expecting any one IRON the
East who would answer the description.
Christian EndeaVorers IN Alameda
ALAMEDA, CAL, Ju v 6.-There will
be Joint meeting of CHRISTIAN Endeavor-
ers to- morrow evening at the Congrega-
tionai church in this city. that being the
first event in connection with the conven-
ton that will take place in this city. There
will be several addresses by people prom :
nent in the Endeavorer work and the en-
tire mem bership of the city union is ex-
pected to be present.
All Ready for Bryan.
ALAMEDA, CAL, July 6 All the pre-
paratlons are complete for the Bryan
meeting morrow morning. Word has
been received that the silver champion
will be here on time as expected, and 1t Is
expected that everything will pass oil
smoothly. A large attendance is expected,
not only from this city, but the surround
ing country rs Will.
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tableaux and music has been arranged
VIII ch is as follows:

IUIIOWo.
Paintings and dissolving effects; humorous
How Uncle Rastus Stole the Chicken; other
views; patriotic scenes; music illustrated
"Starspangled Banner; duet, Clipper Bros;
statuary dissolv wing effects; music illustrated
"Rock of Ages; patriotic views and dissolv-
ing effects; music illustrated, my Country,
'Tis of Thee; Coronation March," from 1.-The
Prophet" (Meyerbeer); overture, Grown Dia-
mogdsn tAnberl; CHARACTERISTIC piece SIM
plicity" (Toban) faatasie, from brian
Boru" Edwards, ("Brian Boru" is one OF the
light opera successes of the season in the
Eas); overture, "Lustpier" (Keier Bela)
watzes, LA Gitana" (Bucalossi); medley
"Plantation Echoes Coates; march. Amer
lean Cadet (HalD.
Director Alex 7. Stewart is in charge OF
the music.
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In the London Times record of deaths
recently the names were given of thirteen
persons whose united ages amounted to
1102. giving an average of nearly eighty
five years each.