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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
ALAMEDA HAS
 A CLAIM FOR
 A B|G SUM Sues the State for
 $lOO,OOO. OWEN RO0NEY'S DILEMMA NO PEOPLE LIVE NEAR TO HIS SALOON RESTAURANT. Tens of Thousands Pass His Place Daily, but None Gan Legally Sign His Petition for
 License.
NO PEOPLE LIVE NEAR TO HIS
 SALOON RESTAURANT.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

sos Broadway, Dec. 19.
 Following the example of many other counties Alameda has brought suit against State Controller E. P. Colgan to recover S104,316 66 claimed to be due on ac- count of fees, charges and commissions that should be allowed the following county officials departments: Auditor, Assessor, Treasurer and Tax Collector
 The complaint gives in detail the amounts due each year from 1893, and Tor each year from that time the figures are: $25634, $21, ,227 $2l396, $1S,117, s17 ,942. It IS also stated the Controller has been aske to refund this money to the county and has refused.
 At the meeting of the Supervisors this morning they were notified that such a suit had been brought
 owen T. Rooney, the proprietor of the saloon and restaurant at the Oakland Mole, is in a dilemma. The law requires that when any one applies for a saloon license his application must be signed by stipulated number of residents within certain district of the proposed saloon. Rooney'S place of business is at the eX treme end of the mole, and there Is not single signer available within the re- quired distance or twice the distance re- Quired by law. He has therefore done the next best thing and procured signatures of people who i've in West Oakland near that this is the intent of the law, and he will probably be granted his license, al- though the point raised by the law has never been passed upon.
 The question of fixing water rates in the districts outside of incorporated towns was brought up, as it is every year., and as usual there was some doubt as to the interpre- tation to be placed on the section gov erning such procedure. Secretary J. H. T. Watkinson of the Contra Costa Water Company does not desire to go through the same experience every year, so ne naively suggested to the board that as District Attorney Shook had been study ing this matter for eight years, while in office he be required to furnish the board with a report bearing on the statute, so that the next District Attorney would not have to cover the same ground.
 Mr. Shook was requested to report not later than next Tuesday morning.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
To Teach the Making of Wine

BERKELEY, Dec. 19.-The viticultural department of the college of agriculture in the University of California has just received an addition to it's corps of in structors in the person of Antonio M. Dal Piaz of Vienna, Austria. His appointment to this new position was made at the last meeting of the Board of Regents. Profess sor DaI Piaz is a graduate of the Viticul- tural College of Vienna. He has already in Europe and comes eminently qualified to undertake the work of scientific in struction on the subject of wine-making. His father, Professor Dal PiaZ, a distn- guished European scientist, is the most prominent viticulturist expert of Austria, and editor of the Austrian Viticultural Gazette,
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20

additions, appears in The Yellow Iris Maynard, lady of opulent charms. who plays the part of the Fairy Queen, and another is Miss Ida Wyatt, the pre- miere danseuse and maitresse de ballet. Miss Anna Lichter plays the part of the usual beautiful princess, and Miss ElVla CroX that of the fortunate Prince, who wins her from threatening suitors. Both ladies appeared to advantage and had many opportunities of showing their good voices. MT. Pruette, in a female part. created much laughter, but his comical- ity was more in his absurd appearance than in his acting, of which he did very little; his performance deserves credit for Its freedom from the Vulgarity which Is generally inseparabe from female inn personations. MT. Branson in the title part has not much to do, and the other principal comedians, MT. Stevens and MT. West, had to create most of their own opportunities for fun-making. Their song at the end of the second act was one of the most successful episodes in the piece and was very well done Miss An nie Myers appeared in a bewildering number of characters, and several others of the well-known Tivoli people in less important parts.
 'The Yellow Dwarf" is good enough to run through the Christmas holidays, when people are supposed to be in search ot mirthful theatrical fare. The book is by MT George Lask, and the scenery ana transformation scene by MT. Oscar l.. Fest
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
OPpheun.

The strong cards at the Orpheum at tracted the usual packed house last even ing and the show went with a vim that predicts the continuance of the liberal patronage for the rest of the week. The Rappo sisters excel as character dancers, confning their efforts to their native Rus sian dances. Horace Golden is about the cleverest illusionist that has visited these parts for some time. His work is all quick and clever and new as well. Wes- ton and Herbert have a novelty in the way of a musical act They have the oldest lot of instruments ever put togeth- CT on a stage. George Fuller Golden made another big hit with his stories about his friend Casey. Julius P. Witmark, the sweet vocalist, has a change of repertoire and made a hit The three Merkell sis ters, equilibrists, are on the bill, and Frank La Mondue is still a favorite. Paul Batty's bears are on the last week of their engagement. The three Lukins are new and have an acrobatic act that is of more than ordinary merit
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
WILL FURNISH
 MR, H|LBORN
 WITH FACTS Oakland May Secure a PostoffiCe. HAS WAITED MANY YEARS APPROPRIATIONS HAVE OFTEN
 BEEN MADE. Not a Port of Entry in the Country the Size of Oakland Is Now Without Federal
 Building.
HAS WAITED MANY YEARS
APPROPRIATIONS HAVE OFTEN
 BEEN MADE.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 QnG RrnadWaN Dec. 1q.

sos Broadway, Dec. 19.
 Tn a few days Congressman Hilborn will know enough about Oakland to persuade Congress that this city must have an ade- quate Federal building. that is to say, if Congress be amenable to persuasion.
 This afternoon many city officials, in cluding the Mayor and several leading merchants and real estate dealers, met at the City Hall to prepare a statement such as MT. Hilborn has stated he de- sired. A little surprise was expressed that at this time, after MT. Hilborn had represented this district three times In Congress, he should send for data regard ing the population, assessment, area, street railroads and other facts about this city. It has been thought right along that all this and much more was already at Washington. However, the men at to-day's meeting represented all that IS worth knowing about this city, and the facts to be sent to MT. Hilborn will very fully cover the question.
 Oakland, it Is said is the only port of entry in the United States of its size in which there is not Federal building. The posto1iice is located in an out-ot-the- way part of town in what was formerly a furniture store. It is a very third rate looking office for a city of the size of Oakland, and during the past fifteen years the postOffce has frequently been moved as it's business grew. In another part of town is located the Oakland GUS tom-house, another building which the Government rents, and which Is difficult to find on account of its being on side street. San Jose, ii was stated. lOnog ago obtained a very handsome poStottiCe, but Oakland has always been sidetracked just after it has seemed as if her ap propriation would go through, Several times the matter has been almost com pleted ana a comfortable sum of money has been put in the appropriation bill. But the bills have always passed with the money for Oakland'S pOStOtfice left out.
 It has been stated by friends of MT. Hilborn that the elimination of the post office appropriation has been due to the fact that several magnificent amounts have been spent by the Government on the Oakland harbOr, and there is doubt less a good excuse in this for waiting so long for the pOstoftice. However, 1t is now believed that the harbor work can go on and money be appropriated by the present Congress for the much desired Federal building.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
CIGARETTES MAY REMAIN.
The Council Transacts Important Ac-
 tion on Public Streets.

OAKLAND, Dec. 19.-The edct against the cigarette may soon be provisionally withdrawn. Councilman Woodward to- night introduced an ordinance at the City Council meeting permitting the sale of cigarettes to adults, but prohibiting them to minors. He also introduced a new eX- pectoration ordinance.
 During the session ordinances were adopted accepting East Twelfth street from First to Eleventh avenue; ordering removed all wooden awnings on San Pablo avenue; permitting the Southern Pacific Railroad Company to lay spur tracks at the foot of Broadway, and appropriating sS5OO for the east side sewer to empty into Lake Merritt from East Oakland and 5000 for the Grove street sewer extension. The Street Superintendent was author ized to remove all Instructions, such as fences, etc, in and about Lake Merritt preparatory to the dredging work
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
REMAINED STANDING
 EVEN AFTER DEATH
STRANGE TESTIMONY AT AN IN
 QUEST AT LIVERMoRE.
Ole Eikland Was Killed by Striking His Face Against Live
 Wire.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 sos Broadway, Dec. 19.
 William Nelson told a remarkable story at the Coroner's inquest to-day at Tesla into the killing of Ole Eikland by an electric wire.
 Eikland was not killed by grasping the wire, but he ran into it with his face. Death was instantaneous, but his com rades did not know 1t and could not un- derstand how a dead man could stand on his feet with his face against a live electric wire for several minutes. Nelson testified that he saw Eikland strike the wire and 4.e immediately tried to push him away. Eikland could not be moved and Nelson thought he was asleep, meaning shocked. Nelson tried to push his companion away from the wire half a dozen times, but could not move him. He then went to another man and the two together took Eikland from between the cars and discovered he was dead.
 The deceased was only % years old, and from papers found in his possession the Coroner discovered that he is the owner of some water rights in Montana which are supposed to be of some value.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
AlcaZAP.

Fred Marston's comedy "Humbug," |" which was written for Roland Reed was presented at the AlcaZar last night. The event was marked by the reappearance of Mrs. F. M. Bates, the Alcazars favor ite. She met with a most cordial recep- tiOn. Several theater parties were pres ent in her honor The comedy Is well named. A young man, the son of shoe maker, and a young widow, the daughter of a butcher meet and tell each other of their noble ancestry. They are married, and the difficulties they have to surmount to prevent the inevitable exposure are provocative of the heartiest laughter. Err bug, made quite hit, and he had con- genial partner in Miss Maria Howe as Mrs. Araminda m-Ponsby-Luster. Mrs. Bates had not much to do as Mrs. Jucgc Sham but what she had she did we'll The other parts were ably sustained by the other members of the stock com pany. The piece went with a swing that was refreShing
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
Vests Minstrel Jubilee.

The appearance of Millionaire Vests big minstrel jubilee at the Columbia The ater beginning with a Christmas matinee, Monday, December 26, promises to be a rare treat. MT. West has gathered an all-star cast to present the artistic side of mnstrelsy. Among the many celebri- ties in this company is Carroll Johnson, whose fame as a song and dance come other celebrity Is Clement Stewart, Lon don's favorite tenor. His voice has at tracted the attention of all the critics in this country. In New York the West com pany played to the most fashionable au- diences ever seen at a minstrel perform anCe
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION. Students of St. Mary's College En.
 certain Host of Friends.

OAKLAND, Dec 19-The students of St Mary's College celebrated by antici- patton the festival of Christmas this evening The college hall, where the ex- ercises were held, was draped in pink and blue and large American flag and ever greens ornamented the stage The exer- cises were, as usual of hiP.. order of ex- cellence and reflected much credit on the participants as well as the committee in charge of the affair The programme was ciation of the college. of which the follow ing are officers: Oliver A. Telsh. '99 9esfde1t 9e5f 1oseBb Bon c Rrgd Hgf o2 vice pres Saliva P: Young. '99, treasurer; Carl + Adam 02. field captain
 Among those who took part in the ex- ercises were: O. A. Welsh, C. w. Swine ford, E. T. Bell. J. l.. Ansenio. P NJ. Lon %dy5nG 9rgan; ], |, B TP9;wey; " WWectzmann. s. Gorcoran, ", J. Walsh. G. J. Hart W. Walsh. E. J. Mullaly. E. S. Butler F. E. Michael.
 Held and Yet Released.
 ,,pd OAKLAND, toA6{bc Dee 19;-Joseph oliveria, arrested last Friday at the Oakland mole, charged with having held up John Nevis at Pleasanton about week ago, was re- noon while his brother Frank. who was arrested al Los Banos on Saturday night. now languishes in jail with Foley, and will have to answer 10 the charge of rob bery. peculiar feature of Joseph 0ii- yeria's release Is that he was conmitted by Justice Brophy to the County Jail, be- ing held to answer to the Superior Court under $40OO bail. when he claims that he really never had any preliminary hearing, He was released by order of the Distriet Attorney on the strength of Frank Oli- veria and Foley having confessed to their guilt.
 Ex-Coroner Evers' Troubles.
 OAKLAND, Dec. 19-The case of Ala meda County against ex-Coronet Henry E,yerS. brought for the recovery of . n alleged large amount of overcharges was up for hearing on demurrer of defendant in Judge Ogden's court to-day The de Inurrer was based on the ground that Coroner Evers' bills were regularly pre- scented to the Board of Supervisors au- dited and allowed.
 Judge ogden intimated that he would
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
Columbia.

"A Parlor Match entered upon its last week at the Columbia before rather light house, due no doubt to the 1nclem- ent weather. Barring the natural dis appointment at not seeing George Hoey and Charley Evans in the parts mace so full of life and fun as ever, and those who are suffering from the blues will find certain cure at the Columbia. Of the specialties Etta Buffers mutations including her impersonation of ModJeska, was by all odds the cleverest bit of work of the evening, though the singing of Tillie Salinger and the Kingsley sisters was most enjoyable, while the other peo- pie were well received.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
California,

"O'Brien the Contractor" seems to have been written especially for Daniel Sully He plays the character in his own inim- itable way and scored a success at the California last night. As the builder of a road through Rocky Gorge he has staked his all on it's completion. and the manner In which he triumphed over his foes won the sympathy of the large audience. He was ably seconded by his wife, Mrs. Lou ise Sully, Miss Daisy Chaplin, Jefferson Lloyd, Harry McFayden and the remain clever child and was one of the features of the play. "O'Brien the Contractor" will continue during the week
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
The ChuteS.

They have an excellent holiday bill out at the Chutes Free Theater and 1t was thoroughly enjoyed last evening. The De Ebert sisters are pretty girls, and in their transformation dances are well gowned. The Marco brothers are extraordinary contortionists and Jeanette Lllforo is making a great hit with her 'Chappie" songs A. $. Rhorer's She Was Bred in old Kentucky" illustrated with moving pictures. was warmly received, and Kelly and Violette and the Stanleys in '4Mrs. O'Gradys Wash Day" were compelled to respond to numerous encores. The new moving pictures, including the funeral of ths late Empress Elizabeth of Austria, were very interesting.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
SAN FRANCISCO CALL.

BUSINESS OFFICE of the San Francisco Call. corner of Market and Third streets. open until IF O clock every night in the year. BRANCH OFFICES-527 Montgomery street. corner Clay: open until s:3o o'clock.
 2s7 Hayes street; open until 9:3o o'clock. 621 McAllister street; bpen until e:30 o'clock 6l6 Larkin street. open until s:30 o'clock. lsI Mission street; open until 10 o'clock. 2261 Market street. corner Sixteenth; open until o'clock.
 IC6 Eleventh street; open until o'clock 2526 Mission street: open until o'clock NV corner of Twenty-second and Kentucky streets: open until o'clock.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
MOPOScO'S.

Morosco's stock company opened the week last evening at the Grand Opera House with Uncle Toms Cabin" The cast included forty people. In the cast were the Golden Gate colored jubilee sing CTS with their quaint old plantation melo- dies. It was Miss Marie WinsonS first appearance as Topsy. Leslie Morosco was the impudent Marks and James Corrigan played the part of Uncle Tom. James Brophy was George Harris and little Baby Ruth wee girl, made the most winsome Eva. The play will be continued the rest of the week.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
JUDGE LAWLOR INSTALLED. Judge Belcher Orders His Commits
 sion Entered Upon the Minutes.

Judge W. P. Lawlor, who was appoint ed by Governor Budd to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Judge Borden, formally took his seat as Judge of Department Il of the Superior Court yesterday morn ing. Judges Belcher and Dunne oc- cupied the bench with Judge Lawlor, and in accordance with an order made by Judge Belcher, the commission produced by Judge Lawlor was entered upon the minutes of the court Judge Lawlor was then introduced to members of the bar who were present in court Then he called his calendar like a veteran.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
Berkeley News Notes.

BERKELEY, Dec. 1e.-At an afternoon tea given by Mrs. F. W. Naylor the engagement of Miss Amy Cotrel to Ross Dempster of San Francisco was announced. The bride to be is of the most popular teachers in the Berkeley School Department. The wedding will take place about the middle of January.
 William Smith, who arrested recently by Deputy Marshal Kerns on a charge of va grancy, was this morning sentenced to twenty days Imprisonment by Justice Gift
 H. J. Norris, instructor in the chemistry de- partment of the University of California, left this afternoon for San Luis Obispo to make an inspection of the sugar refinery there.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
New Comedy.

There Is snap enough in the company playing Hoyt's Bunch of Keys" this week at the New Comedy Theater for two buches of keys rolled into one. Inc we'll filled house was pleasantly disappointed, for it saw a better Bunch of Keys" than has been presented here for long time
 Ada Bothner. the Teddy of the cast, has steam and ginger hot enough and strong enough to make a Pinckney alley tamale. The piece is intersnersed with songs and choruses of the touch-and-go- lively order, and the audience was kept bubbling over with laughter until the fall Of the curtain
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
Oakland News Items.


 OAKLAND Dec 19.-Superior Judge Ogden to-day sustained the demurrer of the city of Alameda in the 900 damage suit brought against the municipality by Marcial QaVousI m on account of the death of his wife by nVe electric wire Plaintiff however, was given ten days in which to amend his complaint.
 Frank Enos Pereira, through his attorneys, Iangan G Lernos. to-day commenced divorce proceedings in the Superior Court against Mary Pereira. ~ Ellsworths department tomorrow.
 Annie F. White and Walter Dean, executrlx and eXecutor respectively or the estate oL ti tie late Josiah II. White, have petitioned for the final distribution of the estate. which is valued at about S300,000, of which 26.OOO consists or cash According to the terms of the will the widow, first named above, will get half Of the
 An explosion. attended with no great damage and injury to persons. occurred this Iore- noon at the Oakland Gas. Light and Heat Com panv's plant on Second street. The super heater and carburetters were not hot enough to ignite the gas. consequently 1t ignited from the generator when the blast was turned on.
 The burglarious i2truders are now directing their attentions to the nickel-in-the-slot ma chimes in Oakland saloons. Since last saturday night three such places have been entered the oasis Broadway near Ninth the Nevada, Tenth near Broadway and place at Twelfth and Webster streets. Out of the former places S15 and s3S were realized respectively.
 The new Fire Department rules are oeing has laid off Driver Milan ten days because he visited a saloon. and because Ike Foster. who happens to run the saloon In question, and IS at the same time foreman In the department failed to report Milan, he, too, was laid off for five days.
 Professor Charles Burckhalter, astronomer of Chabot Observatory, will give an illustrated lecture at the First Methodist Episcopal Church tomorrow evening on the Chabot Observatory Pierson expedition to India last winter.
 Judge Hall has decided the suit of w. F. O Banion versus the Oakland Building and Loan Association in favor of the latter. but the case will be appealed to the Supreme Court, as there are a great many stockholders interested In the final determination of the suit which Is over a piece of realty in East Oakland formerly owned by McGrath.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
Alameda News Notes.

ALAMEDA, Dec. 1s.-Major C. L. Tilden will address the Unitarian Club Wednesday night on the subject, "The Philippine Islands
 The Alameda Boating Club will give an en- tertanment in Armory Hall. February 10. The proceeds will be used to enlarge the club s present quarters The committee in charge con- sists of William Hanson. Theodore Eisfeldt. David Greenleaf, Herbert Wilhelmi and Fred Cone
 Captain NJ w Simpson of Company G, sta tioned at Vancouver, returned to Alameda to-
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
MEETING NOTICES.

THE annual meeting of the stockholders of THE NEVADA NATIONAL BANK OF SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, will be held at its baEK- ing house. No. 3O1 Montgomery st. San Fran. cisco. Cal, on TUESDAY. January 10, 1899 at 3:15 o'clock D. m. for the election of di- rectors to serve for the ensuing year and the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting.
 D. B. DAVIDSON, Secretary. San Francisco December g, 1898.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
Olympia.

The Leandro brothers were one of the new attractions at the Olympia Music Hall last night. They are clever and were well received. Conchita has new songs and Freada, the Turkish dancer has been retained.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
Children's Books and Games.

Owing to an unexpected demand and
 to accommodate those who do not want to go upstairs we have cleared away a space on the first floor for the children s books and games that we are closing out. Sanborn, Vail & Co.,, TAI Market St.