The San Francisco call., 1898-08-10
BAPTISTS IN SESSION.
Pacific Coast Representatives Meet
 and Discuss Educational Matters.

OAKLAND, Aug. 9-The Baptists of the Pacific Coast met to-day at the Au- ditorium of the '. M. c. A. building In educational conference Seventy-fve rep resentatives were present. The meeting opened this morning, when Rev. c. A. Wooddy, editor of the Pacific Baptist, presented an exhaustive paper entitled "Our Field; Geographical and Statistical Survey; the Educational Situation"
 At the, afternoon session a discussion Education-Should We Attempt It at Present or in the Near Future? Presl- dent T. G. Brownson, of California Col lege, led the discussion in a ringing speech in which he advocated the main- tenance of but two Baptist educational institutions-one here and the other at accommodate the entire coast; The ses- sion will close tomorrow night.
 Rogers to Plead Insanity.
 OAKLAND, Aug. 9.-The trial of Will liam P. Rogers of Nevada County. charged with assault Tda t4 murGer cor5 was this morning On March last Rogers came down on the overland from Grass Valley in comPapy win he hiS txd or6a6er 6ad nra viously quarreled over the division of property left by Mrs. Weeks, and Rogers was angered because he thought sia Weeks sst,Is share. which she willed to him, and while on the train Rogers is alleged to have
 
 lenses line of action was revealed on the examination of jurors to-day when the question was asked: Have you any prejudice against the insanity plea?" The would be the line of defense.
 A Motorman's Rights.
 OAKLAND, Aug. 9.-The case of R. H. Hunter, former motorman on the Gen. tral avenue line. against the Oakland Transit Company to recover S25 which he put up to secure his position originally, was on in Justice Woods court to-day and it is likely to turn out a test case. Hunter was in an accident June s, and the company had to pay S150 damages to a passenger. The company wanted him to put up part of the amount on the ground that he had neglected his duties. This Hunter refused to do, and on his discharge demanded his $25. The com pany objected and Hunter brought suit.
 r. w. c. A. Conference.
 OAKLAND, Aug. g. .- The Young Women's Christian Association of the University of California will hold three days conference at Stiles Hall, in Berke- ley, beginning at noon on " wednesday,, August 10, and closing at noon on Satur- day, August IA. Morning sessions begin at S:30 o'clock and those in the afternoon at 1:S0: evening addresses at 7:30. All col ing college this year are cordially invited to attend the conference. Delegates from many of the outside schools and colleges are expected.
 Death of R. w. Edwards.
 OAKLAND, Aug. 9.-R. W. Edwards, the well-known jeweler and a pioneer, died at his country home, Inverness, Marin County, this morning. Several days ago deceased suffered a stroke of paral- ysis. and this morning a stroke of apo plexy carried him off Deceased was native of England, aged 6I years, and leaves a widow. three married daughters and a son. The family resides at 1054 Twelfth street.
 Tunnel Road Fund.
 OAKLAND, Aug. 9.-The tunnel com mfttee of the Board of Trade met last night and decided to commence on Sep tember l to solicit subscriptions for the tunnel fund. The amount raised at the race track benefit has been placed in de- posit, and it is expected that there will also be tunnel benefit during the Oak land exposition. Greatest hopes are felt that funds will be available to begin work this fall.