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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
GROWERS ASK
 GOOD PRICES Prospect of Fruit Crop in Alameda County. BANNERS NOT IN A HURRY. APRICoTS WILL COMMAND A
 HIGH FIGURE. Rain Has Hurt the Hay, but It Has Guaranteed a Good Crop
 of Sugar Beets at
 Alvarado.
APRICoTS WILL COMMAND ]
 HIGH FIGURE.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call
 Q0Q Rroadwov fo1r 01

Suo BrOaQWay, May Zl.
 In spite of the many drawbacks of the last few weeks, the fruit crop of Alameda County will be a medium one. During the past week the first raspberries and cur rants have been shipped to market from San Leandro. Late cherries bid fair to be of the usual size.
 The rains have done considerable dam- age to the hay which had been cut, and many cherries of the Rockport and Gov ernor Wood varieties are badly cracked. The first entrants brought $1 75 per box of 10 pounds, and were in the market a week earlier than last year, when they brought S1 50.
 The orchardists who are fortunate enough to have apricots are holding out for good prices. About $50 per ton is the canners and their agents say that $40 a ton is enough. A few years ago $40 was the regular price, and growers now de- clare that If they hold out they will get their price, as the crop is light. The apri- cots seem to have suffered more than any other fruit.
 The San Leandro Reporter says:
 The cherry growers confident that the cunning of the canners will prove that the cherry growers are pretty sharp themselves. The canners are endeavoring to create the i'm reasonable prices asked and they name prices below the figure which it would cost to pick the fruit ana market IL. nevertheless their agents have instructions to let them know when a sale has been made Some outside oanners have about closed contracts at very fair prices and it looks though the sharp San Francisco combination will lose the crop. Some of the fruit transportation companies; have guaranteed some of the growers cents a pound. This will result in large shipments East, and with the small crop in this section the canners will be lucky if they don't pay fancy prices before the season is over.
 The contract for the construction of the new cannery at San Leandro is not yet signed, and is waiting on the payment of subscriptions. It is important that the promises be redeemed as soon as pos sible, as only a few weeks are left the committee in which to sign the final agreement which will add another indus try to the town. The committee desires all subscribers who can now pay not to wait until the last moment.
 Information from the beet-growing dis tricts is to the effect that the late rain has insured a large crop. so that the op- erations of the Alvarado factory this year will be on a large scale.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

tude to Colonel Smith In bestowing such great honor on one of their officers He is certainly one of the most enthusiastic and best-known officers in the National Guard of California, and is most daring horseman. He is of @ modest and unas- suming disposition, and, like most great soldiers. is man of very few words.
 He will have a most responsible position to f3Il as ordnance officer, and will have in his personal charge the ammunition Of the regiment. With his well-known en- thusiasm, he will, no doubt. have many face of the enemy. While the Fifth re- grets the loss of such an enthusiastic officer, it was deng g-4ted to hear or his good fortune, and as the country de- mands his services, he, no doubt, Will pc of tncalculable value to it, and posslply his new colonel will find him even more valuable than he was to the Fifth.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
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BUSH STREET BOULEVARD. Property Owners Are Still Laboring
 to Defeat the Scheme.

David Rich, as president of the Bush street Improvement Club, has forwarded a communication to the Supervisors giv- ing reasons why the street should not be declared a boulevard. In the communi- cation several reasons are advanced among which is the expense of repaving and repairing the street. the total of which amounts to s46, 1S5. In conclusion he says:
 Your petitioner begs leave to inform your honorable board that the cost of doing said work will be fifteen Q0 cents per square foot the contractor to take the cob bles and basat blocks
 In presenting these figures to your honorable board, your petitioner begs leave to advise you that the sentiment against what appears to be your contemplated action in making a so- called ''boulevard of Bush street, has not in any way changed and that the property owners have formed an organization to continue the active opposition to the boulevard scheme for the reason that they believe 1t Is injurious to their property, and should not be passed by your honorable board. All Of which IS re- spectfully submitted.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
VOTING MEMS INSTITUTE

The members of Council No. ATS at Los Angeles gave a grand ball recently. which was a great success.
 Last Tuesday Mission Council was vis- tied by Grand Director Aggeler.
 Councils 6, and 91 were entertained by an instructive lecture in the Tabernacle in Oakland last week.
 Frank J. Murasky lectured before the council in Martinez last evening.
 Last Wednesday evening James Shain was presented by the members of Council No. "A with very fine gold badge in recognition of his services to the council
 Councils Nos. 92, 72 "A and sos will hold a district meeting in Mangels Hall on the 26th inst.
 Portola Council will pay all dues and assessments of it's members who enlist foI the war.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
Interfered With an Officer.

Frank Adrian, a butcher. was arrested last night for interfering with Officer Me Entee. The latter had Jack Tomalty in custody for disturbing the peace, and was on his way to the patrol box, when Alp rian and the prisoners father attempted to release the prisoner. They threw Me Entee to the ground and tried to relieve him of his club and pistol, but McEntee proved big undertaking. He struck 4-o- rian over the head with Q club, infiicting a deep gash. Abrain was taken to the Re- cciving Hospital, where the wound was dressed, and then lodged in the city prison along with the man he tried to rescue. The elder Tomalty escaped ar rest, but will be taken in charge on Mon day, when warrant will be sworn out for his arrest.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
APPRECIATIVE SOLDIERS. Visiting Regiments Thankful
 to the Red Cross So-

There is no lack of gratitude among the volunteers who arrived in this city during the past few days for the kind and royal reception received at the hands of the Red Cross Society. The cheerful surprise that awaited their disembark- ment from the ferry boats, ending as 1t did tiresome journey of many hundred miles, led them to give expression to their appreciation in cheers and letters of thankfulness The latest communica- tion received was from the officers and men of the Nebraska troops, and reads as follows:
 Headquarters Company G, First Regiment
 Nebraska Volunteers.
 To the Ladies of the Red Cross Society of
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
uBarkelev Guards' Organized.

otic BerkeIevans have organized the "BerkeIey Guards" The members |. hope SI to be mustered in as Company I, d4 f5fth Gdt ttl5o the men. Ilea The membership roll includes the following: P. Salisbury, w: wooster B. A. Thurman, G.. M. Moening' F: G. c. A. Gregory, A $. J: Woods, F. B. Heywood 6. 6. Creed. F. J. Stewart, c. R. Mohr, H. B. McCoughlq2nn; n,oB. B: j. F Fg4- 2 Wren A. 4. W Wilson, H. NJ. Morehead, ". " eA A. Topham, A. S Prick. Samuel Me Kown. J. O'Toole, William w. Nolen. ken George L, Creed, G. ". Hull, J. D; MS- J. F. s. Ioveland. r. McNamara, W. liar, rison. Ed. Hanscom, J. C. Sherratt and
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
ANCIENT ORDER OF FoREsTERs.

Court Twin Peaks at it's meeting last week initiated two candidates and re- ceived two applications. The delegates tc the Subsidiary High Court presented ar interesting report of the work of the grand body.
 Court Sherwood Forest has decided to keep in standing any of its members who enlist for the war with Spain.
 ger Roehm visited Courts Violet, Frank fin. Bournemouth and Star of the Mis- sion. On the visit to Franklin he was ac- companied by High Sub-Chief Ranger
 The board of deputies for San Francisco will probably be named this week
 The members of Court Excelsior enter Social Hall. Foresters' building, last week. and it was a very pleasant affair.
 The picnic of the order will be. given in Shelf Mound Park on the 18th Of June.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
RerkeIev News Notes.

BERKELEY, May 21.-Professor Walter Ellis, student assistant in the department of physical culture at the university, and Miss Alma E. Stockwel, captain of the for a vacation trip to Yosemite Valley.
 The Excelsior Dramatic Club of Berke-- ley gave with great success three-act comedy, "Rebecca's Triumph" last night at Stiles Hall. The amateur actors who took the leading parts were Miss Jennie Johnson, Miss Louise Gallagher, Miss Josephine Sullivan, Miss Nellie Creed, Miss Lucy Ryan, Mrs. J. French, Miss Alice Gallagher and Miss Lizzie Creed.
 Some three score Pardee Republicans of Berkeley have issued a call for meeting next Monday evening at Odd Fellows Hall to discuss the gubernatorial cam Daign.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
LINCOLN RELIEF CORPS.

Lincoln Relief Corps No. 5, auxiliary tc the G. A. R., that has recently been as sisting the Red Cross Society, has. during the past fourteen years as an organiza- tion. worked faithfully and earnestly along the lines that the society Is follow. ing. caring for the needy soldiers and their families. With a full consciousness inc pathway of war, the ladies of the corps have pledged their services to the country, be 1t to help the Red Cross So ciety or work independently, at all times Many of the members of the corps have sons on the ships with Dewey and others have relatives in the ranks at the Pre- cfdin-
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
SONS OF ST. GEORGE.

Burnaby Lodge of the Sons of St. George at its last held meeting decided to keep up the dues of any member of the lodge who has volunteered for regu- lar service during the war, or being a National Guardsman, has been ordered out for duty.
 Henry Fregoning of San Jose. grand president of the Pacific Coast Jurisdiction. paid fraternal visit to the lodge last
 The lodge will give picnic in New GIenwood, Santa Cruz Mountains, on the 30th inst.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
Lunch for a Regiment of Soldiers.
THE FIFTH's LOSS.
Adjutant D. A. Smiths Companions Congratulate Him Upon His
 AnnOirfnnan%
Appointment

OAKLAND, May 21-The local mann bers of the Fifth Infantry were much surprised to hear that Colonel Smith of the First Infantry California Volunteers had appointed the gallant adjutant of tbe Fifth, Captain D. A. Smith, to the post tion of inspector of rife practice and ord nance officer on his staff, in preference to many other officers who are yearning to have their swords accepted in the defense of their country.
 Captain Smith is one of the most re- markable officers that the National Guard of this State ever produced, and the Fifth feels that 1t owes great debt of grati-
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
Yachtsmen's Hop Put Of.

Owing to the rain the hop of the San Francisco Yacht Club programmed .or last night at Sausalito did not take place the house committee in charge of the en- tertainment thinking it better to defer it to some more genial evening. The tug Sea Queen that had been chartered to convey guests from the city to Sausalito at 730, and to start back from Sausalito at Il was countermanded. About A score of people who had assembled at the Mis- siofl-street wharf with the intention of taking the tug were disappointed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
United States Gunboat Alert Here.

The United States gunboat Alert, com manded by Captain Leutze, reached port yesterday afternoon and anchored in the bay at the foot of Harrison street. The Alert is one of the old wooden vessels of the navy. She has been at Panama and cruising in the Pacific for some time, and as she came north touched at various points. The last place was San Diego, from which port she made the run in three days
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
Norton Is Heard From.

OAKLAND, May N.-Mrs. Norton, wife of the manager of the Galindo Hotel, re- .ceiyed a letter from her husband to-day which clears up his hurried departure. MT. Norton is now on his way to New York, and will leave for home next Tues day. He says big mining deal in which he is interested, necessitates his travel ing considerably at present. but the pros poets are good for making a rich haul.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
DIED WHEN RECOVERY SEEMED TO BE NEAR.

Deaf Dumb and Blind  
  the 
   membership children D. Prather Laura L.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
Roasted the Jury.

OAKLAND, May 21.-After being out all evening the jury in the case of J. O'Neiu, charged with forgery, failed to agree and were discharged by Judge Greene shortly after midnight The court be reached and used some strong Ian guage to the jurors.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
Street Cars Collide.

Owing to slippery rails there was a collision between cars on the Turk and O'Farrell street lines yesterday. The cleo tric car was nearing Jones street when the motorman saw the cable car in his path He attempted to stop, but the brakes would not hold and the cars crashed together. The passengers re- ceived a shaking up, but luckily no one was seriously injured.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
A DISAPPOINTED SOLDIER. Planned His Wedding but at the Last
 Moment the Girl Refuses.

ALAMEDA, May 21.-Dennis P. Ouinlan of this city, now a member of Battery H Third Artillery, at Fort Point, is very much disappointed man. He came over to this city yesterday afternoon on a fur tough, expecting to be married last even ing to the girl of his choice. Maude E. Allen, also Of this city, and with whom he had been acquainted for long time.
 The couple were engaged to be married some time ago, but no definite time had been set Miss Allen has stepfather, and 1t is said her engagement to Qunlan was opposed by him and her mother. This made matters unpleasant for the girl at home. A few days ago 1t reached such pass that she wrote to Quinlan telling him she was ready to marry him at any time. But Quinlan was in the hospital with an injured arm at the time and did net re- ply. In two or three days he got out, however, and at once set about making preparations for the wedding, obtaining the license and engaging the minister. Yesterday he came over to carry out his plans, but to his disappointment found that his fiancee had changed her mind and now concluded she did not want to marry a man who was about to be or persuasive powers had no effect, and after trying in vain to get her to change her mind he went back to his barracks still a bachelor.
 Silhouette Practice Shooting.
 ALAMEDA, May 21.-Company G will hold a silhouette practice shoot on Sun day and Monday next, probably in the hills back of Leona Heights. The sil- houette frames have been received and represent men standing, kneeling and ly ing down. They are of iron and will be covered with cloth for use It is pro- posed to take the company out to camp on Saturday night, If the weather is suit able, and remain until Monday evening, thus affording abundant opportunity for practice.
 Another Sudden Death.
 ALAMEDA, May M.-Mrs. B. R. Shan non, wife of L. S. Shannon, of 2118 Clem- ent avenue, died suddenly about o'clock this morning from paralysis of the heart. She was a native of Georgia, and was 20 years of age. The funeral will take place from the Methodist Church South tomorrow at D. m.
 Lunch for Regiment of Soldiers.
 ALAMEDA, May 21-As a result of the enorts or committee of ladies a large express wagon was this morning loaded with baskets. in which were packed lunches, and sent to the Presidio to be dis trfbuted among the members of the Sew enth heglment That regiment was se- lected for, the compliment because it is far rom home, while their comrades of the First are kept supplied by their rela- tives and friends in the city. The dona- ton was highly appreciated by the sol dier boys, and the ladies felt abundantly repaid TOT their trouble
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
IAMEs A- GARFIELD CoRPs.

The members of James A. Garfield Corps, ". R. C., will give a social in Seven Pines Hall, Alcazar building, on Tuesday evening next. Arrangements
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22

The oldest university in the world is Fl Ayhar, at Cairo. It is the greatest Mohammedan university, having clear records dating 975.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22


 LEAVE FRoa APRIL 2s 1888. ARRIVE .6:OOA Niles, San Jose and Way Stations.. ss:s5A 1:0eA Benicia. Suisun and Sacramento; IO:4oA Woodland d........................ 5:45p 7:00A vacsville and Rumsey. ............ S:S5P Calistoga and santa Rosa. s:I0r s:oOA Atlantic Express, Ogden and East. s;15P sijOA Niles Sau Jose, Stnokton. lone,
 Sacramento NIarysy..le. Chico.
 Tchama and Red Biu'i .,.....,... 1il5P for Yosemite). ................ V, -... .z,IBP e.ooA New Orleans Express, Merced. Fres-
 mo- Bakersfield, Santa Barbara.
 ;ns Angeles. Deming, Fl paso.
 New Orleans andl East.......... 6'43f Io:oOA Vallejo Martinez and Way Stations 1:A5P sI:OOP Sacramento. River Steamers -9:oOP I;OOF Niles. San Jose and Way Stations. .9;45A - San Jose Niles and Way Stations. t0:ioA Visalia ......................... A:I5p Stations. .'..'.................... tIo,I5A ...... Fresno, Merced, Martinez, Vallejo. I2iI5P 4;0oP Martinez. San Ranon Vallejo,
 Napa. Callstoga. E Verano and 4.e0p Benlca, Vacaviile Woodland,
 Knights Landing Marysville, OrO-
 vile and Sacrnnient0.. .......... 1O4oA 4:30P Niles San Jose Tracy and Stockton .. 7:ias 4:80P Stockton Oakdale Merced ......... I2:E5P 4;3OP Us stle and Lodi. ...,.............. R2:t5P s:30P Lathrop Modesto, Merced, Berenda
 (Raymond for Yoselnite) Fresno.
 Mojaye, Santa Barbara aud Los
 Angeles. IsAoA for Moiaye and East. ss.....,...'.... 6:45P SCOT European Mail Ogden and East. 9:41A .S:00r Vallejo I2:I1P 6:O0p lIaywar,ls. Niles and San .Iose...... 7's0A tons tons ......................... .. tS.zap s:OOP Oregon Express, Sacramento Marys-
 vile, Reddng Portland, Puget
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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
Stopping at intermediate points when re-
MOUNT IAMALPAIs SCENIC RAILWAY.

NNla SduSailtO Ferry.) Leave San Francisco commencing May 1. 1S9S:
 Week Days.s:so a. m., 1:45 and 5:15 p. m. :. Sundays-s:oo. s:00. 10:00. u:30 e. .;-. ::-s and 2:S0 p. m. Round trip from Mill Valley. $1 THOS. COOK & SON, Agents. eU Market afrAAA- San EranciscnL
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD

VIA S6uS6I1bo F0rfY. From San Francisco, commencing Hay | 1898.
 W-EK DAYS. For Mill Valley and San Rafael-7:oo. 's:o9. ss:s0 11:0o a. m-: '1:45. 3:20. 400. 5:15. ss00. e:30 D.
 Extra trips for San Rafael on Mondays, Wednesdays. Saturdays and Sundays at u:3o D. m.
 For Mill Valley and San Rafaei-sS 0o, zoo sl0:O0, Il:O0 80 a. m.; 100. s1:45 "2:s0. s4oo 5:30 6:45 D. m.
 II 100 a. m. does not to San Rafael. 6.30 p. m. does not to Mill Valley. Trains marked run to San Quentin.
 THROUGH TRAINS. zoo a. m. week daysf-Ca zadero and way sta rs 3:20 D. rn- Saturdays-CaZadero and way sta ns. 6:15 D. n- week days (Sat. ex.)-Tomales and way stations. 500 a. m. Sundays-Cazadero and way stations 1:45 D. m. Sundays-Point Reyes and way sta'G e
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
SAN FRANCISCtj and NORTH PACIFIC
 RAILWAY co. Tiburen Ferry. Fest ef Market sa s1A-> FRANCISCO TO SAN RAFAEL

WEEK DAYS-7:3o 500, u:o0 e. m.; l3:3x, S:SO, 6:10. 6:30 p. m. Thursdaye-Extra trip at u:3o D. n. saturdays-Extra trips at 1:sa and Il 50 D. m. suNDAYs-s:oo. s:so. n:oo a m: 1:so. s:ss. 6:00 6:20 D. m
 SAN RAFAEL TO SAN FRANCISCO. WEEK DAYS-6:iO. 7:5o SEQ. 1l:1o a. n- {; 11:sx $40. e:lo p: me Jsaturdays-Extra trips as sUNDAYS-S:1o. $40. u:l0 g. m.; 1:4o. 3:1a 500, 6:25 D. Ln. Between San Francisco and Schuefxeu Park same schedule above.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
RAILROAD TRAVEL.

SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY.
 tPACiFIC sYsrEM.l frnins leave nnd are stUe fO arrive at NAN FssANCEStO. (Main Line. Foot of Market Street.l
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
Another Sudden Death.

ALAMEDA, May M.-Mrs. B. R. Shan non, wife of l.. $. Shannon, of 2118 Clem- ent avenue, died suddenly about o'clock this morning from paralysis of the heart. She was a native of Georgia, and was 20 years of age. The funeral will take place from the Methodist Church South tomorrow at n IT,
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
MORGAN CITY.

The above steamers are the finest of their class; every comfort given to passengers; best table set of any line running to Alaska. If you going to Alaska go by reliable line.
The state herald., 1898-09-16
SENATOR GRAY APPOINTED.
WIN is n Member Of the spanish Amer
lean conpls.ion

Washington. u. C.. Sept. 0.-Thc
President to-day named Senator Geo.
Gray OF Delaware as the fifth member
II the peace commission. This com,
pletes the personnel Of the commission.
which stands: Secretary Day. Senators
Davis, Frye and Gray, and Hon.
Whltelaw Reid.
In selecting Senator Gray the Prcsi.
lent has given Democratic reprcscn.
alton ON the commission. The appoint.
nent will necessltatc the retirement Of
Mr.. Gray from the Anglo American
commission, which il conducting its
ondustlng Its sessions In Canada, as
this commission VIII resume It's work
about the time the peace commission.
ers sail FOR Paris. The position was
offered To the senator several days ago.
but at that time was declined. The
President, however. further urged Mr..
jray to accept and his iinnl agreement
was secured to-day.
lie Is n member of the Senate com.
mlttec on foreign relations. thus max
ng three members OF that committee
Davis. Frye nnd Grny-on the pence
commission. On foreign questions Mr..
jrny has generally been regarded ns
opposed 10 expansion, his Senate votes
having been against the annexation Of
Hawaii.
Now that the commission Is complete
u Is expected that the American ease
VIII be mndc up nnd the commission
given Its iinnl instructions. The com.
missloners viii meet here about the
18th lnsinnt, prior 10 sailing for Paris.
II which time they win meet the Pres.
ldent aud he mnde aware In n general
way Of the Views Of the n,lmlnlstrn,
tlon.
The state herald., 1898-09-16
Genrrnl Whrslsr.. slim.

Writing Of the battle before Santiago
a correspondent OF the New York press
says: During all the terrible firing
OF shot and shell which lasted until
darkness set In, Gen. Wheeler was the
only man l saw who did not dodge or
duck. He sat astridc his horse coolly
giving orders. chatting with his aids
and taking things as they came" as
an officer who was lying on the ground
remarked. Gen. Wheeler provoked one
good laugh, which went all along the
line. Through his glass he saw the
enemy retreating. and he turned to a
group of friends and remarked glee-
fully. TITS all right. boys; the Yam
KEGS are yielding" The little general
corrected himself when he saw the
smile that came. and said: Il mean
the Spaniards. OF course. gentlemen"