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The San Francisco call., 1897-08-17

be, Eugene Neustadt, is professor OF
modern languages in the George Watson
College OF Edin burgh. According to the
arrangements Miss Newlands should have
been welded bout August l, but in a
letter just received by her trends she tells
of the obs acles in the way.
Getting married in Scotland appears 10
be a very serious piece of business and
there is as much red tape to be unwound
as there is in the event OF trying TO sepa-
rate the bond once welded. When the
bride-elect arrived she was informed that
II would be necessary for her to reside fif
teen days in the country before a wedding
could be solemniEed. In this time the an
nouncement of the betrothal had to be
made from the pulpit in the parish church
for three successive Sundays, various pa
pers Eave to be signed and i'll addition to
the church ceremony there must also be
before the Registrar. By Tuesday evening
Miss Newlands expects to be Mrs Neu-
stadt both legally and socially.
In her letter she refers to the radical
differences existing between the easy
method OF being married prevalent in
California and the serious affair it is in
Britain, and says that conservative Scotch
people regard tugboat marriages and se-
Cret weddings at an hours notice as pure
Am merican fiction.
Miss Newlands was a popular singer in
st. Pauls Episcopal Church, and until
the receipt of news it was thought she
was safely married on August l.
1t is very evident from Miss Newjands
letter that the days of Gretna Green mar
riages have passed into history.
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FOR A FRACTION
Of IT'S DEBTS
The East Oakland Road
Sold to a Big Syn.
dicate.
Nearly a Quarter of a Million
Has Been Lost by the
Original Investors.
For Three Years It Has Not Even
Paid the Daily Expenses of
Operating.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, !
QQS 80 1E


The East Oakland railroad, which pio-
neered the way for electric roads in this
CITY, was sold under foreclosure to-day for
$50 500. The road carried an inde bted-
ness Of over $3.50. 600, so shareholders
stockholders and every body but the hold
ers of receivers certificates have lost all
they put into it. The purchaser was the
Realty Syndicate. which is gradually ab-
sor blng all the lines on this side of the
bay.
The sale was conducted by Under Sheriff
Harlow, and although there were many
street railroad men present on the Court
house steps only one bid was received. 1t
was made by Frank G. Havens, secretary
of the syndicate, and is subject to con-
irmation by the court.
The East Oakland road has had a re-
marka BILE run of bad luck, yet when it
was built seven years ago its prospects
were particularly bright. Prior to its
opening the only means of com munica-
ton between Broadway and East Oakland
was the old horsecar line that ended at
Thirteenth avenue, and the occasional
railway train.
For some time after opening it had
monopoly of the vast East Oakland traffic
and was doing WELL but the Haywards
electric road came through on Thirteenth
street, and still later the Alameda
electric road came through Elev-
enth street, and then the Eighth
street line, which was too far
south, was doomed Then the local trains
drove travel uptown ty shutting Off free
riding, and for over four years the road
has been in the hands of receiver. Since
that time it has not paid operating ex-
penses, and the deficit had 10 be raised
by receivers certificates.
Finally these certificates amounted to
as much as the road could carry, and the
price paid to-day is just enough to pay
them.
AS an individual road the line is of little
value, but as part OF the syndicate's vast
system ii may be made valuable
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A. G. ROSS Who Has ust Crossed the Desert and Mountains
by the Old '49 Trail.

was boueht by Ross and is a very quaint,
but cornforta ble vehicle for travelling.
The family Jared very well on the jour-
ney, and although there were many mar
row escapes in the mountains, all arrived
safely.
Ross had no money but he was con-
vlDced that there was a good living to be
made in California, so he decided to work
his way out here. He fitted up corner
OF his herdic as a knife sharpening shop
and by this means he managed to get
enough to eat for his horses and family,
on the perilous journey.
There is likely TO be quite a number of
emigrants come 10 the coast by this
method, as many are anxious 10 come and
are waiting for word from Ross.
Not for many years has party come
out the way we did'', Eaid Ross, 'and it
was a very hard job. The tracks ana
trails had to be found and made in many
places, as the old ones are completely OBJ
liberated. II is a miracle that we arrived
at all. Several times in descending the
mountains we had to tie the whole outfit
together, block the wheels and slide down
the best way we could.
Mrs. Ross proved to be great monn-
taineer, and [ guess she was a more useful
companion than man would have been.
There were actually places where we had
to drop six feet at time. At such times
we wished we had been able to afford a
ride on train. On the desert we h had q
hard time, and when one has crossed the
desert and the mountains II Is no longer a
surprise to him that so many have lost
their lives while making the attempt
lit is worse now than il was forty years
ago, because there were good trails aud
plenty of company. Now there is neither,
and we might just as well have been pio-
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JUDGE KERRIGAN BACK.
Has Not Lost Interest in Cy-
cling, Though No Longer
at Its Head.
Davidson Meets With Bad Accident.
Kraft's Time Sunday Is an Amer
lean Record.

Judge Frank II. Kerrigan, presiding
Justice of the Peace, returned yesterday
from a months outing in Calavaras
County, where he went in search of health
He feels very much improved, and has
about recovered the use of his voice, which
was hardly audible before he went away.
Speaking last night of his withdrawal
from his many cycling interests in the as
ISOLATED clubs and the Bay City Wheel
men, Judge Kerrigan said:
81 was prompted to resign from the as.
sociation ON account of my i'll health, and
because / felt satisfied that it was now on
such firm footing that my services were
not absolutely necessary.
81 have not resigned from the presidency
OF the Bay City Wheelmen, but my third
term expires next month and l will not be
a candidate for reelection.
"Furthermore, my court duties require
q great deal of my time and l also want
TO prepare ana submit to the Code Com.
mission some proposed revision TO the
laws applying to Justices OF the Peace
and the procedure in that court, which
my experience has shown me would be
desirable.
81 shall always take an interest in
cyling matters and in quiet way will
keep in touch with rything and aid the
new association and my club as much as
/ can. The fact that l am not at the
head will not lessen my ardor in this re.
gard"
John Davidson of the Bay CITY Wheel.
men, who, with John Mendel. formed one
OF the tandem teams that paced Kraft on
his record trial Sunday, met with a severe
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DIsOBEYED THE COURT.
Mrs. Marston Was Not Pre- cent, but Will
Not Be Punished.

Mrs. Marston Was Not Pre- 'ent, but Will
Not Be Punished.
OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 16.-Mrs. Har-
riet Marston, or Miss Hattie GOOD win,
was to have been in Judge HalPs court
to-day to answer the complaint Of young
Marston regarding the property of Ii. W.
Marston, who died some months ago. As
the order was legally served it was ex-
pected that the lady would have been
present but she was not
Mrs. Marston, however had com piled
with that part OF the order which com.
manded her 10 turn over papers in her
possession bearing on the case. In view
of this Judge Hall excused the taking of
any action ard will decide in a few days
what course shall be taken.
AS stated in The CALL a week ago, every
effort is being made 10 keep the case out
OF the courts, as both widows are anxious
10 settle amicably and avoid the un-
pleasant notoTiety OF trial.
Cobbledick Reelected.
OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 16 Owing to
the explra tion OF First Lieutenant w. II.
Cobbledick's term as first lieutenant of
Company f, Fifth Infantry, n. G. c., an
election was held this evening pres ded
over by Captain White of the Second
Brigade staff, N. g. G. The election re-
suited in an almost unanimous vote for
Cobbledick, one other running against
him-Corporal King. Cobbiedick received
A votes and King s. Major J. f. Hayes
spoke very highly of Lieutenant Cobble-
dick, and said he was pleased 10 see him
reelected.
Still at the Old Game.
OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. l6.-Word has
been received from New Jersey that Mrs
I. G. Price, who attempted suicide here to
command sympathy, is now doing the
same thing IN the East. She tells the
same tale about being deserted by an actor
whom she married at 13 and her latest
name is Mabel Crosby. She has done the
same confidence trick in over twenty cities.
Feigned Insanity to Get Free.
OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 16.-Edward
Smith. seaman, did not want to go to
sea in the ship Red Rock. so he feigned
insanity so that he could stay ashore. He
was closely examined by the doctors, put
was declared to be fully conn mpetent, and
was discharged. He atterward made a
confession and the captain gave HIM his
discharge.
Pastor Hamand Rstires.
OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 16 Rev. E. e.
Hamand of the First Universallst Church
has resigned and will return East Dur
ing the recent spiritualist convention the
pastor caused some friction in his congre-
CATION by allowing his name to appear on
the prog ramme for lecture He respected
the wishes of his people and did not speak,
Thinks He Found a Klondike.
OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 16-A man
came into Haywards tonight with some
rock which he obtained at San Ramon.
near the Moore ranch. He stated that ii
was rich in gold, and lett for San Fran
CISCO to have it assayed. 1t created
small-szed excitement while the finder
was exhibiting his quartz.
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PREPARING FOR BATTLE,
Berkeley's Rival Glasses Anxious to
Meet on the Field of Mars.

Berkeley's Rival Glasses Anxious to
Meet on the Field of Mars.
BERKELEY, CAL, Aug. 16.-To-day
was registration day at the State Univer-
sity. Over 1900 students signed the roll
and made out their study cards. There
are still others to be heard from. Two
hundred and eighty freshmen made their
SIS diploma fee deposit.
Tomorrow the class of 1901 will be
called together by the president and fresh
men advisers to be given the annual lec-
ture on college etiquette and decorum.
The "freshies'' are preparing for fheir
first great rush against the sophomor ores
and many are desirous of having it come
off in week or SO. Their first meeting as
a class will be held during the week. when
president will be chosen and prelimin.
ary arrangements made for the time hon.
ored combat with the sophs. The two
hostile classes are almost equally matched
as TO the male element, there being only
163 men in the freshman class Last year
there was but 200 men in the freshman
class, many of whom have dropped out.
1t is considered a "toss- up" as to which
class will defeat the other.
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accident returning from San Leandro by
being thrown from the front of the tan
dem. One side of his face and body was
very severely bruised,
Some people have been trying to throw
discredit on Kraft's performance of Sun
day by stating that there is lower record
than his, made by Mcdonnell of New
York, 46:01. The fact is that McDonnelPs
record was made on straig ghtaway
course, which Is not recognized as a
standard course, and the record which
Kraft lowered, 1888. entities him to the
American record for the distance. On the
course which Kraft rode, the San Leandro
triangle, he had to turn six curves at a
sharp right angle each time. Under these
conditions his lime was remarkably good.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-17
THE POSTMASTERSHIP.
Waiting for the Return, of Congress-
man HiIborn From the East.


man HiIborn From the East.
ALAMEDA, CAL, Aug. 16.-There is
still quiet canvass going on Tor the post
mastership of Alameda. ard the return of
Congressman Hilborn from the East is
anxiously awaited. 1t is understood that
he has the naming of the lucky man and
that the President will appoint whomso-
ever he shall selecr. 7. w. Lsydecker
and E. d. Randlett are the leading candi-
dates, and it is claimed that Hilborn
tavors the first named, though there is
nothing tangible 10 show this. NJ. S.
Taylor. NJ. L. Culver, J. W. Jackson and
c. W. Berry are also said to be candidates.
Notes.
Work was commenced this morning on the
erection of the buildings for the Unitarian
lete.
The Board of Trustees will meet tonight.
There is nothing of importance to come be-
fore it.
Miss L. A. Craig of 1876 College avenue. this
city, was badly injured in a runaway at Peta-
luna yesterday.
ALAMEDA, CAL, Aug. 16.-Mrs. Loana Tay-
lor, mother OF Mrs. ]. j. Falkingham, died last
night at her daughters residence, on Grand
street, at the age OF 80 years.
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CRITICIZE THE CRITICS,
EndeavOrers Resent Much That Has
Been Said About Expenses of
the Convention

OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 16.-President
Lowell of the Alameda County Christian
Endeavor Union, started a discussion at
the meeting tonight that will create a
lively time between the Endeavorers and
their critics.
Ever since the National Convention ad-
iourned several sectarian papers have
been criticizing the waste" of money that
such great gatherings entail. 1t is argued
that all the money thus spent could be
employed with better use in mission
work.
Mr.. Lowell answered some OF these
criUlcs tonight, and said that Alameda
County would certainly silence them, for
it wou.u raise as much Tor missions dur
ing the next year as 1t raised this ear.
This will necessitate collecting $4,000.
Very little sympathy was shown the
critics of the convention, and it was the
prevailing opin ion tnat they knew very
little of what they were saying.
Says She Loved Him.
OAKLAND. CAL, Aug. 16.-Clara Fal-
mer. the girl Who shot Charles Ladue in
Alameda. TO her tory to-day. 1t was a
repetition of what has been published in
interviews with her brother. She says
she loved Ladue and was engaged
TO him, and that she was made so mao
when she knew he was going 10 throw her
off for another woman that she killed
him. She will not say where she got the
revolver and her story seems TO show that
she had made up her mind to shoot him
some lime before meeting him.
Rev. DIr. Hood Resigns.
BERKELEY, CAL, Aug. 16.-Rey. Z.
Lyman Hood, pastor of the Park Congre-
gational Church of Lorin, presented his
resignation yesterday. He gave as his
reason for severing his connection with
the church that be wished to devote his
entire time to study at the State univer-
sity. Rev. Mr.. Hood is a graduate of
Yale and mas been studying at Berkeley
Tor The past year as candidate Tor the
degree OF Pb. ID.
Stole in the Sanctuary.
OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. l6.-Miss N.
Cole attended Father kllGan's church al
Fruitvale Y sterday. When she knelt In
the p.w 4 gentleman was there. ard be-
lore dropping on her knees SIZE placed her
satchel and purse containing money on
The seat. When she arose purse and man
were gone. The church was searched, but
she thief got away.
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schooI Changes.

OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 16.-The Board
of Educa hon at its meeting this evening
took steps tn at will tend to relieve in a
measure the present very much over
crowde condition of the city schools.
The following were appointed as teachers
Mrs. Bertha Cromwell. Miss J. NJ. Ander-
son, Miss Gertrude Benjamins, Mrs. r. D.
Whitehead and Miss Mary E. Moore.
Other teac hers will probably be transferred
10 schools where they are most needed
and general rearrangement of teachers
may be looked for.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-17
Why Miss Newlands' Wed
ding Has Not Yet
Taken Place.
When She Arrived in Scotland
Many Obstacles Were in
the Way.
No Tugboat Methods Are Allowed
in the Thrifty Land of
Burns
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco Ca Ii.
q0S Broadway August Is.

Miss Sophia Newlands, the well-known
local leader in musical and social circles,
who left here some weeks ago to be mar
ried in Edinburgh, is not yet Mrs. Neu.
stadt, although she expected to be a week
ago. Owing to Scotch legal and social
usages her plans we're somewhat upset
and not until tomorrow will the singer
become professors bride.
Miss Newlands left Oakland early in
July for Scotland, where her husband-to-
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-17
A Party of Enigrants
Safely Reach East
Oakland.
Many Who Cannot Pay Fare,
VIII Come Out in the
Same Fashion.
A. &. Ross and Family's Perilous Trip
Over the Desert and the
Mountains.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL }
90S Broadway Au0 16 {

Alter long and dangerous journey
across desert and mountain a party has
just arrived in East Oakland, where it
will permanently locate These latest
emigrants could not afford railroad fare so
they decided to come from Ogden with
regular old time emigrant train.
The party consists of A. G. Ross, his
wife and two children and the outfit con-
sisted of herdic, wagon and buggy.
The herdic is an old Ogden streetcar that
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-17
Quickly Follows His wif..

OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 16.-Thomas w.
Allen, brother OF Judge Allen, died at his
home yesterday. Deceased was SO wears
old and has suffered year from consLmp.
ton. Less than year ago his wife died.
leaving five little children. For some
years Thomas Allen was employed in Mr.,
Ludiow's department at the West OAK
land yards.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-17
To Pave East Twelfth Street.

OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 16.-At the
meeting of the City Council this evening
nine bids were received for paving East
Twelfth street, from First to Eleventh
something like $4,000 spent upon the
work.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-17
Found Dead in Bed.

NJ. Kleinbest was found dead in bed yester-
day morning in his room at 201% Stockton
street. Heart disease is supposed to have
been the cause OF death.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-17
FOR SAN JOSE. Los GlTes & SANTA CRUZ

CTEAMER ALV1SO LEAVES PIER DAILY
saturday excepttd) at P. Freight and
Passenger Fare between san Francisco and
Alyiso bUc; 10 San Jose, 75c. Clay o., Rier l.
70 w. santa Clara Stu San Jose
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THE O. r. g. N. CO.
DISPATCH FAST STEAMERS TO
PORTLAND

From spearstrees Wharf at III A. NJ.
ADE(&5 First-class Including
"A I'LL Sc. 90 2d-class )berth & meas
SCHEDULE OF SAIL1NGS;
Columbia a...Aug. l, IL, 81. 81. Sept 10
state of California. Aug. d, 16, 26, Sept
Through tickets and through baggage to all
Eas.ern points. Rates and folders upon applicA-
uod 70
F.F. CONNOR, General Agent
$50 Market street.
GoODALI. PERKINS & CO. Superintendeuts
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-17
Isaac Wingate Is Dead.

OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 16.-"Ike" VIM
gate, The pioneer expressman OF this city,
died at his little ranch near the Summit
yesterday. at one time Wingate owned
very valuable property in this city. Some
years ago he went into the saloon busi-
ness. He was So years of age and was
known TO thousands,
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-17
Wanted to Be a Citizen.

OAKLAND, CAL. Aug. 16.-Mrs. How
land, lady of foreign birth, applied 10
Judge Ellsworth to-day to be admitted TO
so that she can hold property
in her own name. She did not know
enough of the principles OF American
government and was advised TO study
nd at11r IN,
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Sales
ELEGANT FURNITURE.

THIS DAY,
Tuesday August II, 1897. at IL A. NJ.
1880 PACIFIC AVE, NEAR FILLMORE ST.
FkANK K w. BUTTERFIELD. 6O2 Mar&et ST.
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SPANS BARBA RITES.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: feel that ought not to encroach upon your
valuabl. space a second time, but II you will permit
me TO say word In reply Mr. Buelrs letter In this
mornings Tribune ] shall be much indebted. Mr.
Buell. couples me with Charles Cakes Directing 10
his (A1r Buels) reference the crueties OF spain
10 the Moors al the time OF the nquistion II Is true
that Mr. Cakes made such objection. My position
on the contrary merely that the reference to the
Inquistion was not necessary that the cruelty OF
the Spaniards and the Spanish Government NAV be
demonstrated without appeal TO 'ancien' history
Mr. Buell. cannot have read my letter IL was writ
"A reiOinder that OF Mr.. Cakes, ana IN sup
port OF Mr.. Buelrs position. .
| very glad to the lette: signed CHARLES H.
Buell. IN your columns this morning. and wish mat
Americans in general. and the lnted states Gov
eminent In particular. might take its teachings 10
heart and act thereon OF all the Latin races exist
ing to-day Spain alone seems TO retain in fun meas
that character for savagery which domino ted the
spirit OF the ancient ROman-a character amply ana
ably Illustrated by Mr. Buell.. The position Of the
Cubans for time past has been that OF an en-
shaved race. and their revolt may justly be likened
against the tyranny of their Roman taskma sters
or the Romans IL may he said perhaps. that they
knew no better For the Spaniarls there can be no
such excuse except. perhaps. the fact that they still
bear 4 resemblance to their Latin ancestors.
The spectacle of whole nation In Christian times
assembling once a week to witness with delight and
,n hsfaSm the la rbarities OF the bull-hght Is not
only disgrace - Christianity. but Is sufficient
guarantee OF that peoples unworthness TO exercise
the functions OF government anywhere outside OF It's
borders SIDNEY r.. ASHMORE.
Schenectady. y. Y. Jan. Is. 1891.
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HOW TT WAS DONE IN 1871.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
SIR: \ Washington dispatch reports that oppos-
ton Is manifested among Senators TO the An
glo-Amercan general arbitration treaty because Il
puts into the hands of a European monarch king
Oscar Of Sweden and Norway the power to name
the final arblter Of disputes 1t Is interesting
in ths connection to recall the terms OF the treaty
OF 49, between the United States and Great Britain
for the settlement OF the Alabama claims. Article
OF that treaty made the following provision for the
appoin tmeni OF the tribunal to which TO be
ferrel the claims
one shall be- named by the President of the United
States: shall be named by Her Britannia Ma
jesty: His Majesty the King OF Italy shall be re-
que>tcl to name the President OF the Swiss Con-
Majesty the Emperor of Brazil shall be requested 10
of any or either OF the said aroitraors. or in the
Of either OF the said arbrators emitting de-
the Rlea saeg or Ter Brannc S Maesy or H Is
Majesty the King of italy the President of the
Swiss Confederation His Majesty the Emperor
of Brazil the may he. may. forthwith name
stead OF the arbitrator originally named by head
OF a State.
months after receipt Of the request from either Of
the high contracting parties OF His Majesty the
King Of Italy, or the President OF the Swiss Confed-
Grafton. or His Majesty the Emperor of Brazil to
name an ar DitrafOr either to I'll the original appoint
ment. or In the place u one who may have died be
absent or hicapacitated or who may omit decline
His Majesty the King OF Sweden and Norway shall
be requested II name one or persons as the
case may ne. 20 act as such arbitrator arbitrator
The King Of Sweden and Norway at that time was
King Charles Nv. elder brother Of King Oscar who
succeeded him in 1872. 1t will be seen that there was
a possible contingency in which King Charles would
have been called upon TO name three members OF the
",,D.hd, o';t o. me hve c. :. G.
Ncw-YOlk Jan. IL. 1897.