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The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08
THE HANDBALL COURTS.
L. F. Bonnet and I'd MaIoney Defeat
j. G. NeaIon and r.
Linehan.

Every seat in the San Francisco Hand
ball Court was filled yesterday. The
games played were, as q rule, close and
exciting and aroused the utmost enthu-
sasm.
The principal event was a game in which
j. G. Nealon aud r. Linehan, the over
hand swiper. played against T. F. Bonnet
and Ed Maloney. Nealon and Linehan
deieated Bonnet and NJ. ]. Kiigallon the
previous Sunday, and it was expected that
they would again prove victorious, but
that expectation was not realized. Bon
net and Maloney won the final after some
brilliant rallies by two aces.
Another exciting game was played be-
tween M. Mcneil and Paul Steiner and
George Mcdonald and L. Creighton. Nc
Neil and Steiner were tne favorites, and
parative ease.
The Union Court, owing to the recent
wet weather, was not IN condition for
playing, and no games were scheduled.
Following were the games played In the
San francisco Court:
NJ. Mcneil and Paul Steiner defeated G. Nc
Donald and l.. Creighton, 11-21, 21-0, 21-
8. 21-6. d. Regan and J. Hogan defeated NJ.
Kirby and NJ. Basch, Pill, 6-21, 21-14. ].
Neil and G. Mcdonald. 21-9 17-21, 21-12.
NJ. Mclaughlin and j. Moffett deealed R.
Adams ami j. Mclaughlin, 21-13. 1871.
21-10. NJ. Mcclure and E. Barry defeated w.
ansbury and NJ. Mclaughlin, 21-13, S-21,
21-16. ]. White and J. Collins defeated R.
Murphy and E. Foy, 21-11, 1921. 21-6. z.
Kelly and J. Kearney defeated P. Hutchinson
and J. Leonard, 21-15, 9-21, lila. T. F.
Bennett and Ed Maloney defeated j. c. Nealnu
and R. Lnehan, 21-16, 21-10, 1921, 8-21.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08
ESTATE FOUND IN
AN OLD Trunk
The Public Administrator
to Unravel the Booth
Mystery.
Possessed of Great Wealth a
Countess Received Aid From
the County.
Died in Poverty, Not Knowing of
Valuable Bo dS That Lay in
Her Trunk
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL, I
9OS Broadway, March Z.

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALI
9OS Broadway, March Z.
The Public Administrator has applied
for letters on the estate OF the late Mar
garet Booth, and will endeavor to un-
ravel the mystery surrounding her pos
session of papers OF great value found
after her death among her belongings.
1t has ceen discovered that Mrs. Booth,
who was Scotch Countess and a direct
descendant OF Baron Ross, who was her
grandfather, was not aware that she pos
sessed a single cent In her trunk were
found Government bonds and stock re-
ported to be worth about $50, 900. This,
however, was not known until after the
Public Administrator had turned over the
supposedly valueless belongings of the
Old lady to her grandson, Joseph Booth OF
Vallejo, who was thought to be the only
heir.
Now it appears that the old papers were
given Ms. Booth by her mother, and
that consequently the daughter of the
dead woman, Mrs. DR.. Fonday, would be
IN heir as well as her other children.
Mrs. Fonday died some years ago in West
Oakland, but left several children, who are
as much entitled TO a share OF their grand
mothers property as the heir a Vallejo.
During her last illness Mrs. Booth was
attended be DR.. Coxheau in her humble
quarters on Seventh street, and to the doc
tor she contided the whole story of her
lie. Most Of it has already been pub
Hshed, but it is absolutely certain that the
old lady was totally unaware of the value
OF the papers in her possession. For sew
craI months prior to her death she was in
receipt of a small monthly allowance
from the county and dependent upon the
charity OF few wealthy ladies who as
sisted her through the medium OF the
Woman's Exchange.
The Masonic papers in her possession
date back over q hundred years, and it Is
more than possI bic that the heirs of the
deceased countess may yet discover that
they have an interest in the castle anc
estate of old Sir Montgomery Ross oi
Scotland
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08
A CLEAN PRIMARY.
Much Interest Manifested in the Goo
Government Vote on Saturday.

Much Interest Manifested in the Good
Government Vote on Saturday.
ALAMEDA, CAL, March The count
of the vote cast yesterday at the primary
of the Good Government Club was not
completed until an early hour this morn
ing. The greatest interest was manifested
in this primary to nominate a third city
ticket at the coming election on the 18th
of April. The club has an enrolled men,
bership of about 100 and 1924 of these
voted on Saturday, being about It's less
than the number that voted two years
practically it was the only factor in the
election helo then. Saturdays election
was participated in by all alike, being
strictly non-partisan. A few attempts
were m ade at repeating" but the mum ber
was exceedingly small, and the primary
will go on record as one OF the fairest
ever held in Alameda.
(two to choose)-Tbomas White. 502; E.
j. Dodge, 32l; w. F. Schultz, sol; J. G.
Brick, 576. School Trustees 1.-TWO to
choose)-C. A. Brown, 553; e. H. Bryan,
345; w. K Scott, 585; j. d. Jam ison, 176;
R. j. Van Vorhies, 269. Treasurer-R G.
Wheeler 600; Linwood Palmer, 426; City
ClerL-Ben +. Lamborn, 1896. Assessor
E. Minor Smith, 906. City Attorney-E.
K. Taylor, 664; R. B. Tapran, 365. Re-
corder-A f. ST. Sure, $50; Alexander
Innes, Alb. Marshal-O. l.. Rogers, S3S.
Library Trustees Give to choose)-J. L.
Field SIS; G. s. Ames. S71; Herman
Toelken, 696; c. L. Weller. 799; John Lut-
gen, 754; G. H. Mastick, S24. Schultz for
City Trustee, having received accord
ing to the count only one vote less
than White, demanded recount, which
the executive committee will consider to-
morrow evening.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08
4 FATHER HUNTS IRAMPS
His Daughter Chased for a Mile
by Three Scoun.
drels.
Miss Parish Forced to Run Through
a Slough TO Escap, a Band
of RutfilnS
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, !
9U8 Broadway March 7.

OAKLAND OFFICE DAN RANClSCO OALL, |
9U6 Broadway, March Z.
Mr.. Parish, one of the eldest ranehers
near Alvarado, is anxious to run across
three tramps who intercepted his daugh-
ter few days ago while walking from the
ranch into town. The farmer declares
that he will have use for his gun should
be meet these gentlemen.
Lust Thursday afternoon Miss Hattie
Parish, sister of the school teacher at
CenterviIle, was on her way to Aivarado
from her home. When about half way
between the TWO places, she was met by
three tramps. One of them at once ac-
costed her and continued the conversation
for few minutes, trying TO make 1t ap-
pear that he had met Miss Parish at a
mask ball recently given in Alvarado.
The other fellows kept on behind and
finally the first one asked her If she were
going into town to max purchases, and
suggested that such a journey would
necess tate the use Of money.
Miss Parish had several dollars in her
purse, and when her companion reached
this point in the conversation the other
two started to close in around her, Fright
ened to death, she jumped off the railroad
track on which she had been walking and
started back toward her home. The
tramps ran after her. but she was SO
frightened that she succeeded in leaving
them behind until they came TO a plowed
field in which was about two feet of mud.
Without hesitating a moment Miss Parish
started TO cross the field. every step she
took landing her in mud up 10 her knees.
One of the tramps followed her half way
across, but then gave up the chase.
The young lady arrived home few min
utes later in a highly nervous condition
and has since been suffering from prostra-
ton. Her father started out with his gun
and, procuring the aid of the constable,
went in search of The tramps. As that
part of the country is at present all under
water they could not travel very fast and
the band of villains have not yet been cap
tured.
Miss Parish is very popular at Center
vile, and it will go hard with the men
who intercepted her should any of her
friends run across them.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08
TRIED TO CHOKE HER.
A Burglar in a Lodging-Hoase on
O'Farrel1 Street Surprised While
Picking Lock,

A burglar cot into the lodging house,
235 O'Farrell street, Saturday night and
made his way to the second floor whore
he attempted to open the door of one OF
the rooms with pIcklock.
A young woman who occupies the ad-
joining room heard the noise made by the
picklock and quietly opened her door.
She saw the burglar at work and asked
him what he was doing. With an oath
be growled out, WHATS that to you," and
springing at her grasped her by the throat
with both hands. She screamed and
dashing her from him he ran downstairs
and made his escape.
The police were notified and they be.
lieve be is the same man that broke into
one of the rooms on the same floor about
three weeks ago and stole lot OF cloth
ing. He is described as about 25 years of
age, 8 feet z inches tall and with a smooth
face. He is fair compexioned and looks
and speaks like German.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08
DOCTORS TO BANQUET.
Invitations Issued for q Gathering at
the MetrOpole

Invitations Issued for q Gathering at
the MetrOpole.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 7.-Invitations
have been issued to all the prominent
medical men Of Alameda County to be
present at banquet to be given on
next Tuesday evening 10Th of this month)
at the Hotel Metropole. DR.. Buteau is the
president of the committee, DR.. Edwin ].
Boves chairman, with doctors Mouser and
Rucker. The other interesting features of
the occasion will be legal Grafton by w.
w. Foote. talk on European travels by
DR.. E. J. Boyes, vocal selections to be rem
dsred by Harry Melvin and Alex Ros-
borough, and Instrumental selections by
an Italian orchestra.
The invitations sent out have been
largely accepted and the affair promises
to be one of the largest of its kind ever
held in Oakland and the banquet most
royaI one.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08

and the decisive blow must be struck 10
free the city from this old-tim" fire
dragon and scaly monster. By earnest
united effort the thing can be done, for
granite walls and iron rods dissolve into
mist before the resolute Will. AS quickly
can the day be gained as were broken the
green withes with which the unshorn
Samson found himself bound. Certainly
just as that one unconquerabIe soul, David
Livingstone, changed the moral climate of
Africa so a determined group of high
minded ciliZens can materially transform
our filthy marsh into wholesome park,
our sloughs of iniquity into schools OF vir
tue, our deserts of vice into oases of hap
piness the tracks of sin ana suffering in TO
sweet homes of Joy and laughter. Who
will not gladly help at the polling booth as
we'll as at parlor meetings or the social
board TO turn our else beautiful city into
something more of real parad ise and
something less of an unad liberated hell ?
The polling places for the election are
located as follows:
First Ward-First Precinct, 1774 Seventh
street; Second Precinct, 1893 Seventh street;
Third Precinct, 1910 Seventh street; Four III
Precint, 11O9 Cam pbell street.
Second Ward-First Precinct, 2102 Peralta
street; Second Precinct, nor Invest corner OF
IhiTty-tourth street and Telegraph avenue !;
Third Precinct. 1929 San Pablo avenue; Fourth
Precinct, S1S Telegraph avenue.
Third Ward-First Precinct. northeast corner
OF Fourteenth ana Adeline streets; Second
Precinct southeast corner of fifteenth and
Market streets; Third Precinct, Ala San Pabl
avenue.
Fourth Waro-First Precinct, 1850 Seventh
street; Second Precinct, 974 seventh street;
Third Preci ct, 852 Market street; Fourth
Precinct, 673 Seventh street.
Fifth WarG-First Precinct, City Hall; Sec
ond Precinct, northwest corner OF Webster
and Fourteenth streets; Third Precinct, Schell-
Sixth Ward-Frst Precinct, sos Seventh
stree Second Precinct, 722 Webster street;
Third Precinct, 407 Eighth street; Fourth
Pre- met, Pumyeas stable, Eighth and Alice
streets
seventh Ward-First Precinct, 303 East
Tweif h street: Second Precinct, 5S3 East
teenth avenue; Fourth Precinct, 1922 Twenty
third avenue.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08
GONE UP IN SMOKE,
The Big Hotel at ROdeo Burned to the
Ground-The Loss Will Reach
100000,

OAKLAND, CAL, March THE Union
Hotel at Rodeo. about three miles from
Pinole, was burned to the ground to-
night. The hotel covered nearly half an
acre and was 3-story building. built at q
cost of 3O,Oo0 about five years ago when
the great abatloir was built. 1t has not
been inhabited for some time and was
partially furnished. Although great ef-
forts were made TO save it the rire gained
complete control and could not be
checked. The cause Of the fire is un.
known.
The hotel was built during the boom at
Rodeo and was never opened. It was
frame building, and when it once started
to burn it went rapidly. Every one in the
neigh porhood was out fighting the flames,
but the wind was too high and water too
scarce and the building had to go.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08
TUG OF WAR.

Some Exciting Pulls to Be Decided To-
Morrow Night.
Tomorrow evening the finals in the
great tug-of-war tournament will occur.
The struggle for the first three prizes
will be decided, and the three teams to
compete are the Americans, Canadians
and the Swedes.
The three teams have each won six
pulls end great deal of interest is being
manifested, as the teams have great fol-
lowing.
The French and the Italian teams tied
for ninth prize and they must pull before
the referee can declare the winner.
In addition there will be challen pc
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08
A Good Day for Boats.

ALAMEDA, CAL, March THE Oak
land navy had a made to- order day for its
monthly races on the estuary this after
noon. 1t was crisp, sunshiny day, with
a brisk wind Blowing from the west to
start the racers skimming through the
water. The starting-gun from the Ala
media Boat Club house was fired at 2:28
and the start was made at 2:33.
The following schedule will show the re-
suit of the race:
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08
Endeavorers' Resolutions.

The Young Peoples Society for Christian
Endeavor of Plymouth Congregational Church
has prepared the following testimonial TO
their pastor, Rev. w. D Williams:
WHEREAS, Our pastor, Rev. w. d. Williams
D. D., has resig ned and closes his labors with
church be it
Resolved, That we the Y. p 8. c. e. Of Plym-
outh Congregational Church of San Fran
CISCO Cal, desire to bear testimony 10
his ever willing and ultirtng CO oper--
al Ion In all that concerned the prog and pros
perity OF our society: and. in anticipation, W. as
sure the young people in his new field of labor
tnat they will find in him friend and pastor SYM
pathetic with all their bes. inteI ests.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08

disposition OF the increased revenue will
be considered. A report as to the imme
diate Ieeos of the institution, together
with immediate communications for the
appointment of new instructors, will be
prepared to be submitted to the regents
at their monthly meeting which occurs
on Tuesday. One of the chief matters
which will be brought up is the recon-
mendation for appointment Of a new COM
mandant OF the university battalion.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08
Why Grand Jury Indictments
Are Regarded in the
Light of a Farce.
Professor Burrill's Attack on the
Grammar School System Still
Awaits Denia.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,
A0S RroadWaY March Z

OVU III Ou0t "ttJ NH Ot1 f' J
A pro oblem in politics is to be solved to-
morrow. Oakland will learn whether an
open campaign or a silent one is most
effective. This will be determined by the
vote on the saloon question. The advo-
Gates of saloon closing have made one Of
the best organized and most open cam
paigns ever seen in this city. For two
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08
DEACON HAS RETURNED.
He Consented to Come Back at His
Employers hequest.

Employers hequest.
George McGregor Deacon, late cashier
for the w. R. Larzelere Company. re-
turned to this City last evening from Van
couver, B. c., in company with spec al
de'ectiye. Deacon left this City several
weeks ago and in manner that caused
his employers to make Inquiries as to the
cashiers whereabouts. AT last one of the
searchers found Deacon in Vancouver.
He stated that there was no reason for
any one taking so much trouble to find
him, as, he said, his accounts were all
right. However, upon learning that his
employers were desiroas of having him
return he consented. and reached this City
last evening on the Oregon express.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08
Ia Not Interested.

OAKLAND, CAL, March 7.-During the
past few weeks on several occasions the
name OF DR.. ]. L. Hatch mas been unpleas-
antly mentioned in connection with the
Countess Poulson and the Baroness Baro.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08

pull between Norway and Italy for 500.
The money Is in the hands of the referee.
The betting will be very heavy on this
event.
The unem ployed are taking great deal
OF interest in the tournament and have
all agreed 20 call at the office of Mr.. Nc
Neill to assist in distributing circulars and
other matter. They will receive one of
the largest sums ever given for any benefit.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08

The average cost o. men-of-war in
Nelson's time was only EGG 600 for large
100-gun ship. The Magnificent, one of the
latest and finest at present in the British
Navy, cost $500. 000
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08
STRUCK THE DRAW.
The O1ivebank Crushes Heavily Into
the Webster Bridge.

the Webster Bridge.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 7.-As the
large British ship Olivebank was passing
throush Webster bridge this afternoon
she struck one side of the draw and did
considerable damage. The ship was in
charge OF the tugs Reliance and Vigilant,
but the draw is SO narrowed and decayed
th"t with the stiff breeze that was blow
ing it was impossible to prevent a smash
up. The narrow gauge trains were stopped
about an hour before the bridge could be
closed, and the accident furnished a strong
argument for a speedy decision of the
bridge question.
Louehbridge to Go to Yountville.
OAKLAND, CAL, Marcn 7. - Major
Woodward called at the Receiving Hos
p!tal tonight and assured Comrade
Loughb bridge that he would be taken to
the YountvIlle Home tomorrow. Lough-
bridge is the veteran who was found
starving in tankhouse near Lake Merritt
yesterday, and was taken to the hosp tai
py Supervisor Church. He has a very in
teresting war record. which is borne out
by his papers.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08

Joseph Haworth is to appear at the Colum-
bia Theater this evening in the title role of
"Ruy Bias" one that has been made famous
by Fechter and Salvini. Miss Margaret
Craven, after an absence from the stags for
some time, will appear in this play.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08
important Faculty Meeting

BERKELEY, CAL, March THE
faculty of the State University will hold
an important meeting tomorrow after
noon at which matters concerning the
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08
AT THE THEATERS.
A Number of Attractions Are Offered
to Those Who Wish to Visit the
PIayhouses Tonight.

James A. Herne commences the third week
of "Shore Acres" at the Baldwin Theater this
evening. The plot OF this play has many
pathetic incidents which appeal to all classes,
and 1t is that which mas a great deal to do
with the popularity it has attained.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08

The Major lost all her race and class
points because she did not finish as re-
quired between the buoys. The Coda was
not in the race, but sailed over the course
to have her time taken.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08

melodrama that is to be offered at the Grand
Opera-house this evening. 1t is story of a
crime that is ferre ted out by faithful colored
man VINO plays the part of detective and
brings the guilty to justice.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08
Louchbridge to Go to YountviIle.

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Ali drug
gists refund the money II it fails TO cure. 25c,
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08

"Jim the Penman," that interesting play
written by Sir Charles Young, is to be pro-
duced at the Alcazar Theater this evening,
with George O>bourne in the character of Raj
ston, Adele Belgarde as Mrs. Ralston and
Hugo Toland as Hartfeld.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08
AUCTION Sales
BASCH AICTI0K COMPANY Inc.

319-32I SUFFER- STREET,
Bet. Grant Ave. and stock On st. Tele. Grant87.
WILL SELL rHIS DAY,
MONDAY, Mar h =, 1897. at $50 A NJ, at above
salesroom. a Fine Line of Househc Furniture
Carpets Stoves, Ranges Crockery, Glassware,
A gate and Tinware.
NoTE.-These goods were remove / from several
private hoCses for convenience of sale callers
and buyers in general are invited to attend the
goods must be sold 8 BA CH, uctioneer
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08

At the Tivoli Opera-house "Pinafore" is to
be revived. 1t was with this opera that the
Tiyoli was opened in 1879 and at that time it
proved q great success. The management
hopes that as offered this time 1t will prove as
attractive as it did then.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08

Tonight the Bush-street Theater will re-
open with company that will present the
"Arabian Nights" The leading lady will be
Miss Essie Tittel. who will make her first ap-
pearance on the stage since her marriage,
some time ago.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08

The letter published last week by Pro-
fessor Burrill. head of the language de.
partment Of the High School, has caused
some deep thinking. Mr. Burrill makes
the sweeping assertion that the product
OF the grammar school is very unsatisfac
tory when it reaches the High School and
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08

The management of the Orpheum Music
Hall promises q grand programme for this
evening and the management never disap-
points its patrons. A number of new faces
and new specialties are to be offered. The
Jordan family, consisting OF Eve aerialists
heads the list.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08

The California Theater will not open this
evening, but will on Wednesday night, when
the French opera troupe will make its appear
ance, presenting the we'll known and always
admired opera of ''Il Trovatore. The COM
pany comes here with first-class reputation.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-08

There is to be inc bill at the Chutes this
evening, providing, of course, the weather is
such that outdoor attractions can be pre-
sented One of the latest attractive features
which add much to the life-like appearance OF
thu Dicturag
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-29
I BITS OF NEWS.

In q saloon fight at Belt Coal Camp.
Mon, Ed Judy shot and killed Laugh
lin Young and seriously wounded
Sandy Robinson.
The conferees to formulate a plan for
the settlement of the affairs Of the
Singerly failures in Philadelphia have
presented their report to the creditors.
At Clayton, Mo-, Marcus Nassaur
shot his sweetheart, Miss Katie Dusen.
bach, and then blew out his own
brains. The girl is thought to be "a
tally hurt.
Edward Joseph Buckley, for many
years one of the best known actors on
the American stage, is dead, aged "a
years. He had been paralyzed for sew
eral years.
Edward j. Radcliffe, the actor, found
guilty of assault in the third degree
for striking his wife, has been sen.
fenced to six months in the New York
pe~nitentiary.
The National Zeitung denies that the
tariff negotiations with the United
States have been broken of, adding
that they have only just commenced
and will continue.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-29
CANADA WILL HELP.

Mr.. Seton Says h Is willing to c..
Operate in Kloudike Relief Work.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The Cana.
dian minister of the interior. Mr.. Set.
ton, and his gecretary, Mr.. Mackenzie,
were waiteG upon at their hotel ~ As.
sistant Secretary Meikeljohn of the war
department and welcomed in the name
of Secretary Alger. 1t is learned that
MI. Seton, in accepting Secretary AL
gers invitation to come to Washington
for the purpose of consulting respecting
Klondike relief measures, telegraphed
that his government was heartily in
favor of the cooperation with the
United States authorities in the effort
to aid the miners in the Klondike.