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The San Francisco call., 1897-08-28

street was finally selected as being central
~ located ana well adapted for the pur-
pose, and it was decided to erect thereon
an imitation of an old Mission corridor
and patio, or as they have elected to call
IT, an "Old Mission Court
The work is now in an advanced stage
OF preparation, and the general effect Of
the plan can now be seen. With rough
redwood umDer, muslin and binding
paper, aided by the paintbrush, a struc-
ture has been erected at minimum of
cost, which requires little, if any, stretch
OF the imagination to fancy building OF
century ago, with wide corridors, eauti-
fully rounded arches, tiled roof and snow
white walls. The imitation is exec d.
lngly well done, and is as pleasing as it is
clever. Corridors extend entirely around
the patio and will be occupied by booths
for the dispensation OF refreshments and
van us other articles sulta BILE for such
occasions. The patio itself is covered W tn
tanbark, and will be ornamented with
shrubs and flowers, and a bandstand in
the center. Numerous electric lights will
serve to illuminate the place thoroughly.
In addition spacious tent will serve
for general auditorium, wherein a pro-
gramme OF music and other exercises will
be given each evening.
The fete will open on Tu esday evening
next and the music will be- rendered by
Homeier's band, which has been engaged
for the entire occasion. The programme
for the opening night will be as follows:
March, "El Captain" (J. P. soussJ; overture,
Light Cavalry" won suppe); waltz. "Til We
Meet Again" (E. Ii. Baliey): selection, "A
Pleasant Evening (Beyer); i.Mamana," Chii-
can dane. (Missud); Grand American Fam
tssia" (Theo Bendix)-tone pictures of the
North and South; marcn, King Carnival"
(Rosey); grand operate selection. "Maritana"
(ViDcent Wallace; "Narcissus' (EtheIbert
Nevin); "Coeoanut Dance" dance character
Istic "a. Hsrmanl; "Ofenbaehiana" (Offen-
bach); "Rrinolin," two step (Norris)
Each evening will have special fea ture
besides the regular musical programme.
On Wednesday there will be kinder
garten," participated in by 'tgrown.up"
people. On Thursday, Paul Davis, the
elocutionist, will be largely in evidence
and on Friday there will be genuine
Mexican carnival with Mexican musi.
clans, Mexican dances, etc. Saturday
evening the fete will close with a mIscella.
neous programme.
Lunches will be served Throughout, the
week for the accom- modation of business
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THE MARSH LAND.


City Trustees and Pacific Improvement
Company Can Reach No Agreement.
ALAMEDA, CAL, Aur. 27.-The Board
of City Trustees had another conference
sou Monday over the marsh-land matter
1t was participated in by c. E. Hayes,
representing the Pacific Improvement
Company, and by Judge Way mre, repre-
senting some of the other owners of the
reclaimed land After some discussion
Mr.. Hayes said that the CITY wanted more
of the land than it was emitted TO, but Of
fered to consent to make Webster street
$50 feet wide if all the other property
owners would do likewise. Then he Of
fered to let the CITY have land on The water
front almost anywhere i'll lieu OF the piece
between the bridges. and also 10 deed the
city land to make Webster street 100 feet
wide If the city would improve the street
at its own expense. Or he would give
double the acreage away from the water
front. After a Ion: discussion a motion
was made and carried that the city ask
for tract 900 feet long and 260 feet wide
from Wood to Prospect street., and a 100-
foot roadway for Webster street. Mr..
Hayes protested against this, as he said
it would throw the case into the courts.
His company would never consent to this
and settlement would be delayed for a
long time. He was assured that the city
could stand the delay without suffering.
Osborne in Berkeley.
BERKELEY, CAL, Aug. 27. - Lloyd
Osborne, the stepson a, d copartner of
Robert Louis Stevenson, the great novel
ist, is one of the latest arrivals in Berkeley.
He is quartered in neat, comfortable
cottage near the head of Charming way,
whore he is engaged in literary work.
Amateur Theatricals.
OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 27.-The Ly-
ceum Theater, which is run by the young
people at Tenth ami Grove streets, pre-
sented Between Two Fires" for the last
time tonight. They have had large at
tendances all the week. THE Last Loaf
and Confederate Spy" are now in prepa.
ration and will be given soon.
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SOCIETY SEEKS
A NEW LEADER
The Deux Temps Set May
Not Be in Control the
Coming Season.
An Ultra-Exclusive Club Ap-
pears and Blackballs
Are Dreaded.
Anxiety to Avoid Little Scandals
May Possibly Lead to Some
Big Ones,
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, |

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALI
90o Broadway, Aug 81
An informal gathering of social leaders
was held last evening to consider the deli
cate matter of how Oakland society shall
dancing. When dancing is mentioned in
the Lakeside district, it is always with a
feeling of awe and dread, for black balls
are always used by the secret committees
who send out the invitations and for sew
eral seasons there have been numerous
little scandals. This year an attempt is
being made to diminish the possibilities
for unpleasantness, but unless great care
be exercised there will be more friction
and more clubs than usual.
Some ambitious young gentlemen have
already almost perfected the arrange
ments for q new cub, which shall succeed
both the Deux Temps ana the Fortnightly
and which shall be the leading club Of
local society during the coming season.
This plan will not be accepted by many
OF the patronesses, although it may be
agreeable 10 many others. Mrs. Requa
was the founder of the Deux Temps, and
it is thought she will be anxious to see II
perpetuated. This club was considerably
disturbed last season by the charge that it
was not sufficiently exclusive, and that
lot of Berkeley students were invited who
appeared in other than patent leather
shoes and soiled the delicate founces of
the dresses OF the young ladie. with whom
they danced. Then another objection was
made that the dances continued till nearly
midnight of Saturday. and it was the Sab
bath before tEe young people arrived at
home. These objections were made by
Mrs. Requa, and babe fair to srupt the
club, but 1T was hell together TIL the close
of last season, and some of its most ardent
supporters were those who were anxious
10 show that it was not under any one
lady control.
When the Deux Temps gave its last
dance it was reported that it might not be
revived this winter. Now an attempt Is
being made 10 prevent revival of the
Fortnightly and to launch new organza-
ZION that shall be so exclusive that only
gild-edged society shall be able 10 obtain
an entree. 1t had no sooner been launched
than al lntlmatl0n was given out that
Mrs. J. Z. McElraih was about to form
success or to the Deux Temps and the three
young gentlemen who are anxious 10 be
the Ned Greenways of Oakland at once set
about 10 strengthen their fences. They
held a consultation with Mrs. McElrath
and that lady heartily approved of the
plan oi new club and readily agreed to
he one of the patrons. Other probable
patrons are Mrs. Lohse, Mrs. G. w. Baker.
Mrs. Prentss Selby, Mrs Gorrill. Mrs. III.
X. Belden, Mrs. Beck. Mrs w. Z. Sharon,
Mrs. &. A. Knight Mrs. Requa may not
be asked to countenance the new club.
Ii is hoped 10 hold the first ball in a bout
two weeks and already there is some talk
as TO who shall lead the german.
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UphoIds the Co-Eds.

BERKELEY, CAL, Aug. 27-Professor
Thomas K. Bacon of the department OF
history at State University has es-
pouseu the cause of the co-eds and up-
holds their retention as members of the
University Athletic Association, clause
in the proposed new constitution of the
association to the contrary notwithstand-
ing. In an open letter in the Occident OF
to-day he has. in part, the following to
say in their defense:
This restriction is not due to any hostility to
female suffrage or 'woman's rights" on the
part of the committee. 1t had nothing to do
with such matters at all. AS the main obisct
OF the association is the promotion OF f ball
baseba and track athletics, in none OF VII i CHI
sports have The young women taken any con-
spicuous part, so far as the committee mas no.
ticed, II seemed to the committee that it
would hardly be polite to invite them to Join
an organization from which they would re-
ceive no direct benefit.
1t Is true that some of them play basket ball
and tennis, but the committee supposed tha /
they would prefer TO pursue their sports un-
der an organization OF their own, in which
they would not be liable to be trampled under
foot by the more numerous ard brutal sex 1t
turf her seemed to the committee that in ad-
mitting the young women tney would be add
ing largely TO The class. too numerous among
the young men, who care nothing for anv eS-
ercise more athletic than costing n ballot.
However, if any one objects to the restriction.
let 1t go by all me ans, provided the dollar is
retained.
We are told by those who ought to know
student sentiment and temper in such mat.
ters far better than can, that very few STU
dents Zone expert says mot seventy -five') will
join the association if their dues are 81 year.
This is to me absolutely astounding. / hesi-
tate to believe it, even when it is stated on
such competent authority. However, if it be
be true, wish that ,hese young men would
print. II it be true the outlook for athletics
is very black indeed.
The Cohens' Complaint.
ALAMEDA, CAL. Aug. 27.-None of
the officials this city have as vet re-
ceived any official notification of the
fling of a protest by the Cohens
against the proceedings had in the matter
of the opening OF Lincoln avenue. They
are aware from perusal of the newspa-
pers that such papers have been filed wit h
the County Clerk, but have no legal knowl-
edge of that fact, nor have any papers
been served upon them. The hearing has
been set for Monday, but it will scarcely
go by default.
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THEIR WORK OUTLINED.
Definite Instructions Governing
- the Football Authorities
~. at Berkeley.
Complete Listof the Sixty-Seven Men
Who Are Turning Out Daily
for Practice.

BERKELEY, CAL, Aug PA set of
new rules have been adopted at the State
University specially defining the duties of
those having charge of the football train
ing with view TO preventing any conflict
OF authority. Last year there were con-
tinued disagree ments between those con-
trolling the work on the gridiron, and as
resul, training was stagnated and more OF
less ill-feeHng was created.
The men are virtually placad under the
supervision of Professor w. E. Magee.
head of the department OF physical cul-
ture. He has the power 10 determine. of
the men who volunteer, who shall play
and who shall not, though the final selec-
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POLITICS PALE
BEFORE THE BAT
Great Charity Game Will
Be Played Off This
Afternoon.
The Craze Inoites the Police
and Fire Departments to
Action.
Journalists Are Also Invited to Meet
officials Who Cannot Play
Ball.



SOo Broadway, Aug. u. {
The baseball craze has broken out again
IN this city in earnest and it is almost
u>urping the place Of politics Oakland is
always somewhat conservative and it was
not until about year after ball enthusi-
asts had revived the game in other cities
that this burg followed suit
Challenges are now being issued from
all directions. Tomorrow the city and
county officials meet on the diamond in
Alameda; the police have challenged the
Fire Department and the City Hall Of
hclals have challenged the local journal
ists. Any one of these matches should be
good for $500 t. charity, and this is the
sum to- -morrow's game is expected to net.
The Associated Charities, Catholic Ladies
Aid Society, Universal Home, Oakland
branch of the Chi 1ren's Home l. o. Q r.
Orphans Home, Home for Incura bles,
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty 10
Children and the Humanitarian Society
Will all benefit by he proceeds.
Mayor Thomas and President Forderer
OF The Board of Trustees Of Alameda. with
Major Waters as aid camp, Will head
the procession, and the teams Will 70 low /;
citizens in carriages, marshaled by Judge
Greene, will cCme next, and then divi-
sion of cyclists after which the rooters,
special ENJOYS and other enthusiasts can
go as they Please.
There was only ono county, official on
duty to-day, the rest of the offices being in
charge OF deputies, while their principals
were praCticing. The same state of affairs
existed at the City Hail. The city officials
are at a disadvantage. as they have only
been resting since March l, while the
county officials have done nothing since
January l, 1895.
The Police Department is preparing
conscientIously Tor its great game with
the Fire Department. Cap ain Fletcher
had given up all iiea of playing, and it
was only alter Officer Mackey had ac-
cepted the posiuon of catcher that the
captain consented 10 train. Each man
Will have 10 be trundled around the bases
in q wheel barrow. Officer Hines and d..
tective Hodgkins will also be in the team.
and perhaps Officer Greenwald will UNI
pire. Peterson, Stahie and Jack Scanlon
could not get limberel up in time, but
p Nick Williams anG Officer PhiiI will be
ready 10 act substitutes if required.
81 am glad to see this patronage of
healthy sport" said Chief Lloyd tonight.
There is tendency among grown people
TO take too little exercise and it should
not be so. Am l 10 play? Well l hardly
think so. 1t would prevent one of the
officers getting a little much-needed ex-
ercise,f
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hold meeting in the north hail for the
purpose OF making final arrange for
the big fight of the year, were stormed by
the sophomores. and but for the iuterven-
tlon OF the upper classmen. a vcritable
rush would have taken place in the cor
ridor of OLD North Hall.
The sophs attempted TO force their way
through the door, which had been barri-
caded. into the NEE ing. They were re-
pulsed by an array OF freshmen and
juniors and dozen or II ore men received
considerable shaking up from being
thrown upon the floor or jammed in q
doorway or bumped against the wall
The hall was crowded to it's utmost with
representa- OF all four classes, in
Guiding a large number OF co-eds, ali of
whom had gathered 10 see the fun. Hav-
ing been advised by the seniors to commit
no further violence lest the faculty be
called upon by the freshies, the sonho-
mores quit forcing the fight and satisfied
themselves with trying to outyell the
freshies.
Silver GaveI Contest.
OAKLAND. CAL, Aug. 27.-A hand
some sold silver gavel will be one of the
prizes IN novel contest at the fair t. be
gwen for the benefit OF ST. Francis de
Sales early next month. The head has $50
worth Of silver in it, and it will be mount. d
upon an ebony handle, tipped with silver,
having SultaDle place on which to en-
grave the winning .ociety's name. 1t is
offered to the society which proves most
popular during the fair, and is sure to
bring out the friends of them all in large
nun bers.
Costs Paid and Balance.
OAKLAND. CAL, Aug. 27-The sale of
the East Oakland street railway 10 the
Realty Syndicate was con ntirmed to-day by
the court. The price paid was $50 500 1t
was sold on judgment of $4,000. with
additional fees making total of $56-
1863 IL. This leaves balance on hand of
$3.50, which will have to paw stockholders
and shareholders for the $3.50, 900 origi-
nal!y invested III the road.
Almost a Sscrilege.
OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 27-The Rev.
Mr.. Hu!hes attended reception at the
First Methodist Episcopal Church this
evening. He rode to Inc church on a
bicycle, and left it outside while be took
part in the meeting. When he went to
get his wheel he fourd that it had been
stolen, and reported his loss to the police.
The STAR on the new charter and its max
ers' duty.
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THREATENED OGLESBY.
The Colored Lawyer Locks Horns With
Attorney Moore

The Colored Lawyer Locks Horns With
Attorney Moore.
OAKLAND, CAL. Aug. 27.-Attorney
Oglesby, The colored lawyer, who was ad-
mtted to the bar-yesterday, had his first
case in the Police Court this morning, and
during the examination of the first wit
ness had his head threatened by Prose
cutting Attorney Moore. The case was
that of Paul Young for petty larceny.
Mrs. Eva Barlow. the prosecuting witness,
testified that Paul was generally in bed It
II o clock.
"How do you know when he retired !;
were you in his room2" asked Ogesby.
"Look here, Oglesby." said Attorney
Moore. jumping 10 his feet, RENE I'M Der
that you are questioning q lady. II you
insult her you'll get your head broken"
YOU'RE not big enough to break it. T"
was the ready answer.
You'll see if you ask any more ques-
tions of that nature. Your question was
an insolent, dcspicable one in keeping
with your manner of conducting case.
and l repeat it that if you do not desisl
your head will be broken"
Company G.
ALAMEDA, CAL, Aug. Gloom pany
G is constantly adding to its mem ber-
ship and another new mem Der was sworn
in last night. Nothing has yet been heard
OF any official order for an election for the
vacant lieutenancies, though one is ex-
pected soon. The company was addressed
last evening by Major Wethern, who was
present in an unofficial capacity. 1t was
decided to donate the use of the hall to
the Grand Army of the Republic for use
at their benefit performance to be given
purpose of procuring funds 10 replace
property lost at the opera house fire, and q
squad of eight men will be selected to give
an exhibition drill on that occasion.
An Alleged r bbery.
ALAMEDA, CAL, Aug. 27.-William
Tuly, who lives at 1924 Pacific avenue,
has com plained 10 the police that his resi-
dence was entered by thieves who pried
open window and ransacked the house.
They troke open a box and stole jewelry
which. he says, was worth 500 or $10O.
ing searched everywhere for booty. The
police say that they do not put much
credence in the story, for some reason or
other.
Property aved From Fire.
ALAMEDA, CAL. Aug. eli. L. Bal
lentine and Officer Kamp were riding near
San Leandro yesterday when they chanced
10 see flames breaking our of house near
the road. They ran to it and found no
one at nOme. An hiaIn was given ana
with the assistance of nc. .ghbors much OF
the contents OF the house were saved,
though the bnilding itself was destroyed,
there being no appliances for extinguish-
ing flames.
Arrested in Greater Oakland.
OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 27-John Jur-
gems was arrested in the newly acquired
portion OF this city this morning by Lii
cense Inspector Maloon 70 failing to take
out city liquor license. He was twice
notified that he must either do that or
close out his business. He did neither,
and was taken into custody to-day.
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/. The various booths will be as fol.

men. The various booths will be as fol-
lows:
New Eng and room, in charge OF Mrs. Van
Brunt, will be arranged for u ladies' sitting.
room.
Photographic room. Mrs Viewer and Mrs.
Browning. Photographs of noted people and
public buildings will be on sale here and a
tintype gallery Will be in connection with
tins bootn.
Icecream booth. Mrs. Colburn and Mrs.
K. usi aud a scIre OF the prettiest girls in
t,wn.
Tea booth Mrs Herbert Page and several
young lady assistants viii present many nov.
elites in the way OF costumes and decora-
tionS.
Lemonade booth, in charge OF Miss Eilerv
The fIrtune-telling booth Will be cared for
by Mr.. Gurnsey, VINO has wide repu alton
as a reader of the future.
Grab booth. Mrs. Hot and Mrs. Heberer
where Countless fascinating articles Will be
arranged in an exact reproduction OF the
famous Ferris wheel
Candy booth, Mrs. Henn. Many of thel
are expert candy makers, a d they have
promised to suppy all demands made upea
this department
Peanuts and cracker jack will BE- digpensed
by Miss Bennett and Mrs. Bancroft
The Mexican boo.h VIII b. conducted by
Mrs. Rogers Mrs. Armitage AMI Mrs. Enren-
oerg. Hot tamales, Mexicln chocolate and
many other toothsome delicacies of that ma
ton will be dispensed by these ladies'
The shooting gallery will be in charge of
MISS Grace Moore and Mrs. Frank Browning
The artroom will be arrangei by Mr.. n ell
son, who has kindly offered to give the benefit
OF his artistic taste to the general effect of the
whole decorations, as well to his own par.
ttcnlar room.
The coffee-room viii be IN charge of Mrs
Grant and Mrs. Higgins. who will also manu-
facture hot YanKee doughuuts on the spot
CIDER and root beer will be served bv Miss
I Soule, Mrs. Clarence Smith and Mrs Okel
The utility booth Will be managed bv Mrs
Frost, who viii supply the demand for eyerv-
| thing needed by the good housekeeper.
The Oriental room VIII be decorated and ar
ranged restiug-room for gentlemen, who
can meet there for the comfort CT quiet talk
and indulge in the luxury of an atle--dinner
cigar
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HUDELSON'S LIFE STORY
Attorney Budd Figures Slightly
in the Defendants
Narrative.
Judge Ellsworth Referred to the Fact
That He Was Not Then the
Governor.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL, J
IL .

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALI
sos Broadway, Aug. u.
Benjamin F. Hudelson took the stand
in his own behalf to-day, and in a straight
forward manner tod of his reckless life
of ten years ago. He attempted TO evade
no questions, but freely confessed that he
was formerly given 10 oissipating and
drin king. He told OF his dealings with
Cora Webster OIL Johnston, and said that
no mention of marriage was ever mad q
between them. The woman had never
suggested marriage until she brought the
suit for N maintenance, which is the basis
OF the present trial.
Ion one OCCASION" said Hudelson,
Governor Budd was in Modesto and m ct
Cora Webster" At the mention of the
Governors name, Judge Ellsworth, the
attorneys and the lobby became very ex-
pectant.
the woman, hearing that he was en-
gagged in trying case in Modesto, said
she would like to consult with him about
getting a divorce from Johnston. l took
Mr.. Budd TO her house."
And was the bottle that you refer to so
much passed around on that occasion 2"
asked Attorney Terry. 1T was," replied
the witness, ''and the Governor took a
few drinks from it,
Whats all this?" asked the court,
Attorney Budd was not Governor then. :"
THAT is so, your Honor" said Attorney
Frick, and since that time Mr.. Budd
like the witness here, has doubles re-
formed"
The witness then proceeded to tell OF
his conversion. and of entering the Bap-
tist church as a minister. He said he was
pastor at Golden Gale Church till he re-
signed in 1885,
Hude.son's father also testified that
Cora We bster. thou h at his house on
two occasions. was never introduced as his
sons wife and never passed as such
Other Witnesses gave similar testimony
and the case was continued.