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The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06
AWAITING A DECISION.
Accused Illegitimate Liquor
Dealers Anxious to Know
Their Fate.
The Question of the Validity Of
Berke ey's Justice Courts soon to
Be Settled.

BERKELEY, CAL, June 5-A decision
- is expected soon from the Superior Court
which involves the validity OF Berkeley's s
Justice courts The case is that of George
= h. stricker, convicted last year in Justice
James court of having stored liquor with
out a license. An appeal was made from
the decision on the ground that the ordi-
nance he violated was unconstituIional,
-aGc also on the ground that The court be-
lore which he was tried was Illegally
created and is in fact no court at all.
Berkeley 5 Justice courts we're created by
special act OF the Stale Legislature after
the adoption OF the new town char.er. It
Is claimed that special legislation of scch
a nature is not legal. When Justice James
sentenced Stricken to a fine of $50. the
former was informed bY attorney for the
defendant Chapman that ne was no judge
al q IL and lad no court. The Justice de-
cHned TO listen 10 such a plea and the
matter was taken to the higher court.
The case has been argued on briefs and a
decision has been promised in a few days
Results of most complicated nature
must necessarily eusUe from a decision
lnvaildatlng the courts. During the time
n Whlch the question has been al issue the
Justices have kept right along holdins
court and hearing cases. They have
prosecuted a long list OF petty offender.
sent to the County Jail many law-break-
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06
CRAzED WITH GOSSIP,
Why Fabiana Alviso Took Her
Lie and Tried to Murder
Her Sister.
The Inquest Reveals No'hing but
a Story of c ildren Who P.ayed
at Low Making.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, !
90S Broadwav lime &


The inquest at Livermore this morning
into the death of Fablana Alviso left no
doubt that the cruel tongue of gossip
drove the young girl to suicide.
Marie, the younger of the two girls who
took the stry chnine, is now recovering
and her story makes ii plain that her sis
ter alone was responsible for the tragedy.
The young girls had several boy lovers
and their conduct was not agreeable to
their aunt. On several occasions the amt
had reported little indiscretions to Mrs.
Alviso, and on Wednesday evening the
girls were out with some young gentle
men later than usual.
T aunt threatened n at she would tell
Mrs. AIviso, and as the mother had stated
that a beating would be the punishment
for the next offense, the elder girl Fabiana
became frightened. she procured the
poison and persuaded her sister to drink,
reserving the larger portion for herself.
Several letters were introduced in evi.
dence. They were childish effusions, and
very similar to what all girls and boys are
likely TO write at Is years of age. Some
we're from several lads, and many were
written by the girls, but none threw any
light on the affir.
The jury decided that the poison was
taken with suicidal intent, and that no
one but the dead girl was implicated in
the affair.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06
UNIDENTIFIED.

The Man Found Drowned In San
Leandro Bay on Thursday.
ALAMEDA. CAL. June 5 The Coronar
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.
Alameda County Camps, Woodmen {
the World. Have a ssTime

Alameda County Camps, Woodmen OF
the World, Have Time
OAKLAND, CAL, June 5.-The Wood
men of the World, Pacific jurisdiction,
was ORGANIZED seven years ago tomorrow.
To-day the thirteen camps OF the order
celebrated the anniversary with 1 picnic
and reunion at San Lorenzo Grove,
About 800 people went to the grounds
and listened to a good literary and mu-
sioaI programme. Then races and other
amusemenIs followed during the after
noon. Dancing was lndulged in by those
who desired. The contests resulted as fol.
lows:
Foot race for boys under 10 years of age
Harry Fourth first, so cents; Ed Gracis sec
ond, 25 cents.
Boys between 10 and IA years of age-Bert
Bolton first, accordion; Joe Wilson second,
box of cherries.
Girs under IL years Of age-Myra Moore
first, order for 81 so worth Of merchandise on
Atexander's Hay wards; Edith Jones second,
bottle OF perfume.
Girls throwing contest, under IS years OF
age-ElSie Smith first, chenille table cover;
Flora Hateh second silver Pepper and salt
cellars
Saving contests, FIVE camps entered teams
Peralta, Berkeley, first, l min. Is sec, cross
cut saw; Cherry Camp, San Leandro, second.
beetle and wedge.
Nail-drivlng contest driving ten nails into
two-inch plank, ten entries-Mrs. B. f SIM
mons, Haywards, first, one-haif dozen silver
truit-kuiv S; Miss Dice and NJ V. Rose tie for
second. The former given a s1lver-plated tea
kettle, the latter lRdy's folding table.
Chopping eontest-Three camps entered.
Olney Spear, Cypress, first, ak. 1 min. 34
sec; Mr.. StrowbrIdge, Old Orchard. second,
ha tchet-
Past eonsuls' race-J. W. Haas. San Leandro,
log beetle, and wedge.
Hopping race-W. E. owen. Berkeley, first;
half dozen silver knives and forks
dozen gate prizes were awarded, includ-
ing two handsome gold Woodmen badges.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06
The Commission Mems Boat
Is On a Perilous
Journey.
Captain Denny May Be Put.
ting Into Port Every Time
the Sun Sets.
No Cd Stern.W Wheeler Ever Before
Attempted to Make a Deep
Sea Voy age.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CAuI,l


90S Broad way, June 3.
For over q week the old stern wheeler
y. c. Grady, has been en- voyage from Co.
lum bia River 10 Olkand.
Now, SOM OF the old salts are shaking
their heads and saying ominous things.
The Grady has been surrounded with
mystery ever since Oakland's commission
dealers decided to pace her in competition
with tie San Francesca boats and open q
direct line between Oak aud and Sacra-
mento r yer ports.
Captain Danny. who went north from
Oakland with u c.eH to bring the lit Ie
craft down the coast. real zad thar he haa
delicate job Oh his hands, but he IS Z
navigator q experience AMI deciaG ed that
he knew what lie was doing. No similar
v Ea-e along lEe coast has ever been
nade
Ine Grady Is an old Columbia River
q. n and was built n.ne,eea years ago.
many years the boat vas known as
lhr Iravs!er and was one OF the most fe-
nIilI2r Graf on me CO.um 3ia. Sue has
ways been regarded as an uniGcSy boat
from nnanC.ai stand point and has ire
quenuy changed hands OREGON steam
GOAT men said she would never reach Oak
Iand safely when they heart of tho pro-
Iected trip but Captain Denny laughed al
them.
Inc OTady was considerably siren gt b.
enel and condenser pUt on so that sea
water could be used. The Uaued States
officials inspected the boat and ordered
tnat must and all oe put in before the
vessel could be cleared. THIS vas done
and alter $40 was paid for an insurance
policy OF 5000 the start was made
The insurance men expected the boat
to-day, bat 1t mas not yet arrived. Cap
Ta'n Denny stated before leaving that ne
should hug the suore, and II possible run
into some harbor every night. Ii this
plan Is being followed out it Will cause
long trip, but there is very little dark
ness at this time and the vessel is already
out twice as long as the rd.nary steam
hnat rime
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06
AGAINST GAMING.
Movement in Berkeley to Check Poke
Playing for Money.

Movement in Berkeley to Check Poker
Playing for Money.
BERKELEY. CAL, June 5.-Poker play
ing and gambling of various other sorts
are asitating the people of Berkeley just
at present. The result of their chafing
over the handlers of the green seems to be
that set OF new and stringent laws will
be enacted prohibiting card playing fol-
money. Several quiet games have been
kept going on at Berkeley station for a
number OF years.
They have been patronized more or less
by un versty students, but mainly by the
youths about town.
The establishments where the playing
is going on are open, and any one with
money can take a hand.
The present agitation has been caused
mainly in the interests of the student ele-
ment, 1t being argued that it is incon-
slstelt to debar the sale of liquor and at
the same time permit gaming for money,
which is declared TO be sister vice. AS
a result of the stir being made through
the churches and citizens Of the town,
the keeper of one gambling resort has
folded his tent, and, like the Arab, stolen
quietly aWay
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06
REFUSES TO WE'D
WHEN ORDERED
Joseph Soto Tried to Coerce
a Young Lady 10
Marry.
Took Out a License and Tod
Her That It Made a Wed
ding Necessary.
Miss Jsunnesse Visits the County
Clerk and Dem lnds That the
Record Be Changei.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,

9O8 Broadway, June 3. {
Miss Emma La Jeunnesse has made up
her mind that when she marries she will
have something to say regarding the man
who would have her for wife. She told
County Clerk Jordan this in very plain
language this morning.
For several months Miss Emma has been
troubled by Joseph Soto of Alameda.
Joseph made the mistake of thinking the
girl loved him and that her apparent dis
regard of him was for the purpose of
stimulating him to further efforts. He
had the idea that Miss La Jeunnesse was
like every other woman and that when
she said no she meant yes.
At last Joseph grew desperate, and ne
persuaded himself that il the young lady
saw q marriage License she would at once
march off TO the nearest preacher and be-
come Mrs. Soto. Acting on this impulse
SOTO procured marriage license and at
once went to call on the young lady.
There was a scene. Miss Jeunnesse was
angry, and Soto's argument that the license
being issued all was plain sailing did not
soothe her. The door was slammed in
his face, and the would-be groom departed
with sorrowful heart and countenance
Miss Jeunnesse then hurried to the Coun-
tY Clerks Office ana asked to ses the
records. Her anger was very pronounced
when she saw that Soto had been licen sed
to wed her. She asked if nothing could
be done to prevent such a document re-
manning on record.
County Clerk Jordan told her th at If she
could procure the license be could have il
pasted in the book as proof that it had
never been used, and this seemed to sat
isfy her.
Il will have that license before many
hours" she said, and off she went.
She had not returned when the Office
closed, and the Clerk remarked that the
Morgue might be good place TO look to
for later information of the incident.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06
BRYAN COMING,
Finally Settled That the Silver Leader
Will Speak in the City OF
Alameda.

ALAMEDA, CAL, June 5-After a
warm argument and much hard work the
Bimetallic Club OF this city has finally ar
ranged that the first appearance of W. J.
Bryan on the rostrum in this part of the
State shall be made II Alameda. Confer.
ences were held to-day with the committee
having charge of the itinerary OF The silver
leader, wish the result that after it had
been shown that this city was the first to
move in the matter it was finally decided
that the programme as asked should be
carried out. Accordingly il was decided
that NJ. Bryan should come at once to
Alameda on The morning of Wednesday,
July Z, and address the gathering which
will be ready to hear him. The meetin,
will be liz the open air and at the corner
of San Clara avenue and Walnut street.
where there is ample room to accom- mo-
date thousands. The hour fixed is 10
o'clock, and due preparations will be made
by the Bimetali iic Club to give their leader
a warm welcome.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06
Sales
EDWARD s. SPEAR G. CO..

Oakland; w. II. Finch, San Jose; NJ. H.
Finch, San Francisco; L. H. Holt, George
Baxter, Haywards, anu Wales Palmer OF
FrultVale-
Oakland Notes
OAKLAND, CAL, June 5.-Attorney George
de Gona not fie mis- contest suit in the
water oTdina ice case to-day as expected.
r. NJ. Fitzgerald is the authority for the
sta tement that William J. Bryan, late candi-
date for President of the United s. ates, will
speak in Oakland July z. He may also speak
in Alameda.
The feast of the week will be celebrated at
the Beth Jacob Synagogue, Harrison street,
between Fourth and Fifth, Sunday. RaLbi
Dr.. Luczer Will conduct services 81 IL A NJ.
and and P. NJ. Examinations and confirma-
tions during tne afternoon.
''Dr" Rowland succeeded in getting Judge
Gr"-le TO reduce his bail from $4,000 TO
$4,000 He will attempt to get bonds IN this
amount
T. H. Worley, who owns $50 shares of STOCK
in the OdOrless Crematory and Reduction
Works, has sued the company Ior Sl2S,
claimed 10 be due for wages. J. C. Wilson &
Co. has another claim for 500, due for coal.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06
Captain FInch's Funeral.

OAKLAND, CAL, June 5-The funeral
of Captain Duncan B. Finch, formerly of
the Fred Finch Orphanage, took plo ce
this afternoon from his late reside zee,
1863 Webster street. Revs. Alfred Kum-
mer, E. R. Ollie, d D., and DR.. Harris Off
ciated. Many of the most prominent
church as well as business men of the city
were present. The floral offerings were
e aboraie. The paIlbearers were all nerh-
ews of the deceased, being Z. T. Fire
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06
Notes.
Sunday Evening Sermons.

OAKLAND. CAL, June 5-Dr. Edwards
Davis, minister Of the Central Christian
Church, has announced a series of Califor-
MIA topics to be delivered on three sue
ceeding Sunday evenings. "The Discov-
cry OF Mica In California" June g.; "The
Golden Age of Genius in the West" June
13; The Mirege on the Plans of Our
Commonplace" The lectures are ad-
dressed to the pioneers and native sons
of the State.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06

has directed that the remains of the un-
known man found drowned IN Sau Lean
dro Bay on Thursday be embalmei in
order 10 aid in Identification should his
friends turn Up later. IN one of the
pockets OF the clothes of the deceased was
found an unopened bottle of strychnine
bearing an Eastern label. This is re-
garded as an indication that b, was accus-
toned to use the poison as medicine, as
is frequently done by persons suffer
ing from paralysis. The Eastern label
would apparently indicate that the man
was a stranger on this coast In the
memorand UNI books found on the remains
were many notes and names.
Among some of The ieglble addresses
are the following: M w. Hokin, Glove
Manu-, 170S Savent ST. West Oak" Geo
d Hansen Chinook Montana chinook CO,
Mrs NJ f Fitch Wells Fergo Stable on Fol-
som St between l aud S F Cal, and
lhen in another finer hand the following:
ney, II. ID. Mckay. general ag nj. %
Montgome y" Mrs. II. E B., 6l4 Fell,
ana -. D. Murphy, 20 Stewart" all in
San Francisco.
There was also some reference to some
one having been employed as q watch
man on the steamship San Juan. 1t is
thought the man may have fallen from
y.
in which case there ought to have been
Others in the party who could identity
him.
Notes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Mayer, prominent
residents of Portland. Or, will leave for
home on Monday. They came here on a
visit three years ago, expecting to remain
but month or two, but were so charmed
with Alameda that they prolonged their
stay to the period mentioned.
The missionary steamer Morning Star
is at Alameda Point dock undergoing re-
pairs.
c. F. Carlsen, who was accused by Or.
Humphreys of embezzlement, was dis
charged to-day on the testimony of the
complaining witness.
Sports tomorrow will include Company
G's monthly target practice, Encinal Club
shoot, Empire Club shoot and a cricket
match.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06
Adventist Camp-Meetinr,

OAKLAND, CAL, June 5. - Sunday
promises to be big DAY at the Seventh
Day Adventist camp meeting at Bushrod
Park. II. j. Thurston of Fresno will
preach ct II A. NJ. THE Eastern Question:
viii be the theme of Elder Andreas of San
Francisco at 3 P. NJ. The Young Peoples
meeting follows at 5:45 o'clock, and at s
O'Clock NJ. J. Knox OF Los Angeles will
preach upon "The Sabbath Question"
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06

ers and imposed hundreds of fines.
Should this invalidity of the courts be
established those who have suffered from
their decisions would at least have the
satisfaction OF knowing that they were
illegally prosecuted and be furnished
hopes OF redress
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06
A TRUE VITALIZER.
"DR. PIERCE'S ELECTRIC BELT"

DIX. PlERCEIS EiECIRIG BELT.
A y APPLIANCE TRAT CIV > SPA KKS OF
n life into your nerves, Sparks that you feel.
It's power is felt upon the surface OF the body in
one moment. 1t permeates every vita junction.
Every lecturer on the ubiic platform. every
physician of note, every sci ntific WORK that you
Eead, tells you that ELECTRICITY Is Life" livery
element OF your being gives demons ration Of the
tru b OF this assertion. 1t is fact No doubts
1t. With your nerves and blOCd charged with his
electric force there IS no chance for disease, no
place Tor weakness. 1t is the fundamental princf-
pie OF vigorous manhood and womanhood. Where
1t is disease cannot be- It cures without druggfng
the stomach. Give IL q trial DE- Pierces Pat-
eDted Belt is warrantei TO be superior 10 all 9TH
and is sold al kEASONAB BLE PRICES BuV
no belt till you see DR.. Perce's-
Gail or send for FREE BOOK. Address DR.
PIERCE & SON. T04 sacramento St, cor. Rearny
or 64u Market St, below Kearny, san Francisco.
Agents follows: II % den Drug Co., Stockton:
r. E Gogings, Sacramento, ana g. g. Morehead
San Jose.
RF- For RUPTURE use "DR. PIERcE's
Ma netic Elestic Truss
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06
journalistic Bonn.

BERKELEY. CAL, June 5.-Another
daily paper made its appearance IN Berke-
ley to-day. The Weekly Herald Company
will now publish daily. The Advocate,
which was for a time a tri-Teekly. has
gone back to daily publication.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06

The loftiest cliff on the coast of England
is Beachy Head, height 564 feet.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-06-01

There is more Catarrh in this sec
ton of the country than all other
diseases put together, and until the
last few years it was supposed to be
incurable. For a great many years
doctors pronounced it local disease,
aud prescribed local remedies, and
by constantly failing to cure with To-
cal treatment, pronounced it incur
able. Science has proved catarrh to
be constitutional disease, and there
fore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by f. j. Cheney q Co, Toledo,
Ohio, is the only constitutional cure
on the market 1t is taken internally
in doses from 10 drops TO a teaspoon
full. Ii acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for
any case it fails TO cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials. Address,
+. j. Cheyney q Co., Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists, Zoe.
Halls Family Pi Is are the best
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-06-01

princess Enigma" is the very DIES.
criptive title of the novelette, that
forms the chief feature Of the June
number of Tales From Town Topics
Town Topics Publishing Company,
20S Fifth avenue, New York;. The
Princess, from whom the story de-
rves its title, is an cratic but fasci-
mating parsonage, whose affairs of the
heart are as numerous as they are in
applicable, and whose identity is not
dissimilsr TO that Of certain lady of
title, THOSE dessrtion of a princely
husband, some months ago, set two
continents Of peOp'e to chattering.
While the amazing conduct of the
Princess is faithfully described, there
is nothing offensive about the man
ner of description, aud there runs
through the book love story of an
honest and wholesome type that is
sure to compensate any critic who
finds himself shocked by the ways of
the Princess Enigma herself AS a
bit of light summer reading the vol
ume of Tales, which contains, in
addition to the novelette,, the custom
airy assortment of clever stories,
verses and sketches from old mum.
bers of Town Topics, could hardly be
improved upon.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-06-01
The June Forum contains

The June Forum contains a
trenchant article on ga New Form of
Government"-"Boss" government
by Mr. j. B. Bishop, we'll. known pc
litical writer, who handles his subject
with great earnestness and viriiity
A despotlsm in a modern Republic
is surely great novelty, but yet, Mr.
Bishop says we have had, recently IN
several States something which clos,
ly resembles this. According to
Montesquieu, despotic government
IS that in which zone man, without
law or rule, controls everything by
his will and caprice" The Forum
writer says that it would be difficult
to formulate more accurate descrip
ton of modern "Boss" government
than this, as that government has
been administered 10y Mr.. Plat in
New York, Mr.. Quay in Pennsylvania,
Mr.. German in Maryland, and l1r.
Cox in Ohio. In other words, these
four States and their teeming mil
lions are completely under the
thumbs of these four gentlemen.
The writer reviews the implaptation
and evolution of this genus of gov
ernment, showing the despotic power
of these bosses, specifically that of
Mr.. Plat, their utter disregard of
public opinion, and the Claiming
through" of bills Of the Legislature
by order of Mr.. Platt. Mr., Bishop
illustrates this by instancing the
Greater New York Charter, which
was damned through" although
public sentiment, all the leading
commercial bodies, member of the
charter commission and Mayor
Strong, were unitedly opposed to it..
A more complete defiance of the
right of the people to a voice in the
conduct of their public affais could
scarcely be imagined. No reason was
given for this course except that Mr..
Plat desired that the bill be passed.
His "will and caprice" were supreme
in the matter. The motto Of this
new government is, "Vote and don't
talk"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-06-01

not have them. II is therefore, perfect
natural and commendable that she
should, as far a possible, obtain that
which is hers by nature. This is just
as it should be, if she does not
make mistake in the means used.
To cover up blemIsh, to conceal a
deformity,to hide n poor complexion,
is not to get rid of them.
after all, good health is the basis
of beauty. Clean skin, clean mucous
membranes: these are the true source
of beauty aud symmetry. 1t is even
more necessary that the lining mem
branes of the body mucous mem
branes) be kept clean than the cover
ing membrane 1.-THE skim should be
kept clean. The slightest catarrhal
congestion of the mucous membrane,
especially in females, gives rise to
weakening discharges, acrid secre-
tions, and host of distressing symp-
toms peculiar to female diseases"
The remedy is Peru ma. Pe-ru-na
cules catarrh wherever located. Fe
male catarrh is the most beauty de-
disease IN existence. Pc ru
IA strikes at the source of all these
hateful disfguremen's. Send to the
Peru ma Drug Manufacturing Com
oany, Columbus, Ohio, for free
book
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-06-01

The incorporators rae B. B Herbert
of Illinois; j. A, Schleicher, OF New
York; W. S. Cappeller, of Ohioi
Walter Williams, of Missouri; A. E.
Pierce, of Colorado; W. E. Paber, Of
Florida, and w. S Wiley, Of West
Virginia.
1t is proposed to establish a home
on the Chautauqua plan at some
point not yet selected, but probably
in Florida. Various offers of land
and property have been received. A
meeting of the committee in charge
will be held at Buffalo, N. Y, June
20, at which time selection will be
made.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-06-01

One hundred and thirty-two county
and legislative district conventions
were held Saturday to select delegates
to nominate a candidate for clerk of
the court Of appeals The candidates
were r. L. Greene, j. d. Watson, S.
y Shackelford, Gus Richardson, w.
b. Mason and S X. Ford. Returns
given, elsewhere show that the candi-
dates are closely punched and the
race in doubt. As all of the aspi-
rants are good men and loyal Dem
l,crats, the convention can hardly
make a mistake.