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The San Francisco call., 1898-03-30
ALKALI LAND VEGETATION.
The University Issues a Bulletin Giving Asesults of Important
 ExDerimenfS
experiments.

BERKELEY, March 29.-The agricul- tural department of the university has just issued in pamphlet form a bulletin detailing the results of important inves- tigations recently made by J. Burtt Davy of the department of botany on the na- tive vegetation of alkal lands. The in- VeSugationS showed that there are many varieties of plants which flourish exclu- sively on alkali land and other varieties which can be raised on alkali lands al- though not tolerant of the strongest al- kali.
 MT Davy found as result of his inves- tigations that the following plants are suitable for cultivation on alkali soils:
 ON STRONG ALKALI.
 Salt bushes. all being fodder plants; modioIa, fodder; wild millet, fodder; kolreuteria panicu- lata, shrub; sac-saoul. dwarf timber, valued for fuel salsola soda and salsola indica for merly burned for barilla, used in the manu- facture of glass and soap; kochia, fodder APPARENTLY NOT TOLERANT OF THE
 STRONGEST ALKALI
 Vegetables-Sunfiower, used for chicken food, oil, paper and fuel; Jerusalem artichoke vaIu- able tuber for hogs (the white variety seems best adapted for alkali sois); beet root. also for sugar; spinach, onion, celery, asparagus.
 F'ruits-Elaeagnus angustifolius, a tree with small and agreeable fruit; Peruvian ground cherry, herb, with edible fruit.
 Fodder PIants-(A.) Grasses-Slender grass, Johnson grass, quitch, tall smooth panic grass smooth bunch grass, obtuse meadow grass, wild rye. alkali saccatone, forin, Bermuda grass. jointed barely grass. (B.) Shrubs for Browsing-Tea tree. Australian shrub; myall, shrubby acacias.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-30
Masonic Funerals.

ALAMEDA, March 29.-The funeral of Augustus Laver, the well-known archi- tect, took place at Masonic Temple at 10 o'clock this morning. The services were conducted by the master of Pacific Lodge Of San Francisco, of which Mr. Iaver was member. The funeral was largely attended, and the remains were escorted View Cemetery by a large concourse
 At D. m. the funeral of Franklin L.. Perkins took place at Masonic Temple. The ceremonies were conducted by the master of Oak Grove Lodge, assisted by Chaplain Scott. The pall-bearers were . John Nobmann, c. c. A. Peterson. w. Poyzer, r. P. Jenkins. Ralph Kramer and to Mountain View Cemetery for inter- ment.
 Alameda News Notes.
 ALAMEDA, March 29-City Trustee Fletter has returned from trip to East ern cities, including New York. PhiladeI- phia, Chicago, Bridgeport and other places. He reports times as very good factories running full blast and consider able interest in legitimate mining invest ments. Wherever he went among the manufacturing centers he found every thing booming.
 Mrs Kate Adams died last night at 222s Buena Vista avenue of cancer. She was a native of Virginia and was 75 years of age.
 John Hicks pleaded guilty to vagrancy this morning and was given thirty days in jail by Justice Morris.
 Mrs. John Muller of Pearl street, an eluerly lady, broke one of her arms this evening by falling from chair in which she was standing to arrange 8 picture on the wall
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-30
THE BEST HERE
 IN TRAINING Ed Corrigan's Colt Geyser Made Fleur de Lis
 Look Cheap. Follow CTS of the FavOrites and Tod Sloan Passed
 Restless Day. Song and Dance waItzed In at Odds of 20 to in the Third

After rolling up string of eight suc- cessive victories, 1t has at last dawned on the racing public in general tAat Gey- ser, the bay colt by Ben Alf-Hot Springs, racing in the colors of Ed Corrigan, Is a pretty fair sort oI a horse. But 1t was not until he met F1eur de Lis in the seven-furlong run at Inglesfde yesterday that he showed what he really is capable of doing. The mare was an Il to 10 favor ite in the betting, but there was no part of the route that Geyser did not hold her safe, and when Tod Sloan finally gave the latter his head he won with comparative ease in 1:2612, making new record The favorite finished two lengths before Paul Griggs for the place. Eight to five was the general price about the winner around post time.
 It was not a healthy day for first choices, the two-year-old Leo Vertner being the only one blessed with a pair of brackets. The followers of Tod Sloan were also a bit shaken up and dusty at the conclusion of the sport, for Tod reached the wire nrst on but one occasion, though in all of his races he was knocking at the door.
 Thorpe, astride Humidity, the to fa- vorite for the opening tWo-year-old scramble at four furlongs, was unfor- tunate in getting cut off soon after the barrier was released. and finished in the show. Toluca, ridden by Lonnie Clayton, led throughout, beating Wfmfred in drive.
 Leo Vertner was a pronounced favorite for the kindergarten" four and a half furlong spin, and downed his field very handily. Gold Scratch took place honors from Zaccatoso.
 Crotchety Song and Dance furnished mild sensation in the mile and a quarter selling run, for which Satyr ruled 3 to 10 chance. At odds of b and 20 to he drew clear of his field when six furlongs had been covered, and won in runaway fashion, covering the distance in 2:0S13. In drive, Sloan, on the favorite, secured the place from Tulare.
 Rosormonde looked a good bet to take the mile run, fifth on the card, but when galloping out in front Holmes let the mare run wide with him when turning into the stretch, and was passed by both Soscol and Major Hooker. The former, second choice in the betting, won handily by a quarter of a dozen lengths.
 With the more dangerous ones scratched, Corrigan's lilly, Daisy F was sent to the post favorite for the final seven-furlong run. Free Lady, at to l, made all the running, and, with consider able in reserve at the end, led the choice past the juugeS py two lengths.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-30
Confessed to the Grand Jury He Told Two
 Stories.
Trouble Arises From the Note Sent to Officer Ham
 merton.
1y,, -r-,o,,oas Summoned to Give Evidence at To-Day's
 Session.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 nno nrnndmou March 24


 Po,har+ Mckenzie, who carried the letter from Secretary Harry. Thomas to Officer Hammerton asking for Sl0O, Is ID fail by order of the Grand Jury.
 The courthouse was alive with police officers to-day, who had been sum- nnoned to appear before the Grand Jury to tell whether they were asked TOT loans. or whether they paid money in any form to obtain or hold their posi- lions. The ten new officers were all on hand and each was before the jury. J w. Kesler and John DevereauX, who wanted to be police officers but were disappointed, were also present in an- swer to subpenas, and Police Captain Wilson, City Attorney Dow, Chief Lloyd. Harry Thomas and others were examined during the day.
 Chief Lloyd was under examination for a long time and was required to tell his reasons for every recommendation he made.
 Robert Mckenzie was the next wit ness. He is the man who, 1t is alleged, carried the letter from Harry Thomas to Officer Hammerton asking for loan of s100. Harry Thomas positively de- nies the authenticity of the letter and pronounces 1t forgery. Mckenzie at first denied that he knew anything at all about the matter, but on cross-ex- animation he fell down and told of go- ing to Hammerton with a letter and admitted that he had previously been giving wrong testimony.
 The testimony was of such charac- ter that the Grand Jury was anxious to retain him, although they did not feel justified at this stage in issuing a warrant. Mckenzie was asked if he would consent to be detained in the County Jail for twenty-four hours and he expressed his willingness to be inn prisoned.
 At the County Jail Mckenzie was in- clined to be very reticent. He admitted that he had given some contradictory testimony to the jurors, and said he had finally concluded to tell the truth to save himself.
 The Grand Jury will meet at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning and a sub pena was issued tonight for Harry Thomas. This gave rise to a rumor that an indictment had been issued, but Harry Thomas said there was nothing served on him but subpoena
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-30
SHOT HIMSELF
 IN HIS BED Suicide of Enele Peterson at an Early Morning
 Hour A Cancer and Love Affairs Said to Have Been the Cause
 of It
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 q08 Rroadwav March %

9O8 BroadWay, March Z9.
 Mrs. J. B. Myrick of 1874 Eighth street found Emele Peterson dead in bed this forenoon, he having shot himself in the right temple some time previous. She at once notified Fred Eiben, Peterson's brother-in-law, who forced an entrance to the dead mans room. The body was wrapped up :n the bedding and der ringer was lying upon the pillow.
 Peterson has been a sufferer from a cancer on his face, which greatly wor- ried him. He worked for Eiben & Noe during the formers absence in the East. On his return Peterson gave up his posi- ton because it was so confining. He is well known here, and 1t is said that he has been disappointed in love.
 The deceased was a native of Germany and B years old. He was unmarried. He was out late last night, and, when he failed to get up for breakfast, nothing was thought of 1t. Later Mrs. Myrick went to his room, but found it locked. This was unusual, and she looked under the transom. It was then that she dis covered something wrong. He left no writing of any kind to explain the rash deed.
 An inquest was held tonight and death ascribed to his own hand from despond- ency,
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-30
ARRESTED ON SUSPICION. One of the Men Who Is Supposed to Have Robbed Spider Kelly's
 Safe in the Tanks

Harry Hutti, tout, is locked up In 'the tanks" at the City Prison on sus- picion of having aided in the robbery of Spider Kelly's safe early Monday morn ing of $450. The other man wanted Is Herbert Dehoney, and the police believe he has fled from the city.
 Kelly is proprietor of the saloon on the northwest corner of Eddy and Mason streets. The safe is in the office of the saloon, and although the exact time of the robbery Is not known, 1t is supposed to have occurred in the early part of yes terday morning. The keys on the inside doors of the safe were returned to Kelly by Hutti, who said that Kelly while under the influence of liquor gave them to him.
 Dehoney is an upholsterer, and was en- house in which the saloon Is located at the time of the robbery. Hutt denies all knowledge of it.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-30
Teachers Club Lectures.

ALAMEDA, March 29.-The lectures un- der the auspices of the Teachers Club proved such a success that three more have been arranged for. The first will be given next Saturday by Professor E. H. Griggs of Stanford and will be entitled "A Walk in Florence" The second will be delivered on Friday, April 15. and the speaker will be Postal Inspector Erwin, whose topic will be "In the Nations Bernard Moses of the Berkeley University will speak on Spain and Her Colonies"
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-30
BERKELEY MAY HAVE COURTS. Then Saloon-Keepers Who Refuse to
 Pay Licenses Will Be Disciplined.

BERKELEY, March 29.-President J. ". Richards of the Board of Town Trustees declares that a number of West Berkeley saloon-keepers are taking ad- vantage of the fact that there are no courts in Berkeley and refuse to pay their licenses. He proposes that they be pun isned by being refused licenses when the local courts are re-established.
 There is a prospect that the town may win it's appeal from the recent decision of the Superior Court declaring the Berkeley Justices courts illegal. In the decision of reference to the validity of the Police Court of Sacramento, while the courts were declared illegal, three of the Jus tices-McFarland, Van Fleet and Gar the Legislature has the right to create special courts. This is one of the prin- cipal points at issue in the Berkeley case, and if Justice Beatty, who was not repre- sented in the Sacramento case, concurs in the view taken by the dissenting Jus uces. there will be majority of the court holding for the validity of the Berkeley courts.
 Anti-Spanish Demonstration.
 BERKELEY, March 29-Several sug- gestions for a substitute for rushing have been made to the Sophomores since the positive announcement by the faculty tolerated. Professor Joseph Le Conte has suggested that the two lower classes se- lect rushing teams and that the members of the team train for the rush as they would for any athletic event. The very latest scheme, however, is the proposition of V. H. Henderson, prominent member of the class of 1900. that the sophomores get up an "Anti-Spanish' celebration, such as has been given at the University of Michigan and other Eastern colleges.
 Berkeley News Notes.
 BERKELEY, March 29.-Lieutenant R. H. Noble, an aid on General Shafters S staff and graduate of St. Johns College of Law, lectured before the seniors at the university this afternoon on Military and Martial Law"
 President Martin Kellogg, Professor Bernard Moses. Professor T. P. Bailey Jr. and G. w. Beattie of the chemistry department of the university will take part in the meeting of the Southern Cali- fornia Teachers Association, which will be in session on Thursday. Friday and Saturday of this week.
 On April the eighteen trustees of the various State normal schools will meet at Los Angeles to elect a principal of the new San Diego normal school
 The varsity baseball nine defeated Karl Krugs picked team on the campus this afternoon by a score Of to D.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-30

known plunger. Riley Grammar. An Eastern thurman now sojourning here received letter press is a unit in favor of the plunger. and also that the turf officials beginning to look with favor on the young Kentuckian
 The great Ornament recently worked mile at Memphis very easily in 1:43h.
 Followtng are to-day's entries:
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-30
Brakeman's Damage Suit.

OAKLAND, March 29.-The damage suit of Claud F. Smith. a Southern Pacific brakeman, against the Sunset Telephone and Telegraph Company was begun in Judge Ogden's court this morning. Smith alleges that while in the exercise of his duties he was struck in the face by a tel ephone line that had been stretched across the railroad track and knocked down upon the top of a moving freight train. Besides the injury, he lost seven teen days time.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-30
Sunday Service Legality.

OAKLAND, March 2s.-Judge Hall granted H. K. James, the attorney in the case of Wilhelm vs. Vredenburgh, writ of alternative mandamus late this even ing, directed against Justice Fred c. Gift This is an attempt to compel him to rec ognize the validity of the service of legal papers upon Sunday.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-30
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

German Home for Old People-Deutsches Altenheim-at Fruitvale- The Will pro estate for the Benevolent Society, and the other half to the Altenhein. The estate consists of s1915, out of the $2o43 64 that came into the administrator hands. Af- ter paying the other beauests there re- mained $S07 90 for each institution. But the law forbids that more than one-third stitutions. One-third of this estate is s63S B. Hence a petition has been filed to ascertain judicially whether the Alten- helm is a charitable organization
 Police and Fire Changes.
 OAKLAND, March 29-It is probable morrow by the Board of Public Works in the heads of the Police and Fire de- partments. The Mayor and City Engineer Clement are said to have entered into an agreement to promote Captain Fletcher to the head of the Police Department and to Put Nick Ball in the Fire Department, The Mayor said to-day that there might be changes tomorrow, but he would not say so positively. At the present time both the Mayor and City Engineer have grievances against City Attorney Dow, and this helps to give color to the truth of the rumored changes.
 Supervisor Roeth Testifies.
 OAKLAND, March 2s. Supervisor Roeth was on the witness stand to-day in his own behalf during the trial before Judge Ellsworth In the Superior Court lie claimed that ne paid 1nQlVlQudily TOT the cutting of all of the trees he kept. These were given him by E. A. Heron, the agent for the property adjoining the street from which they were cut. A ques- ton was raised regarding the ownership of certain other trees, he said, and he re- fused to take them. The trial will be con tinued tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
 Fabiola Hospital Derby Day.
 OAKLAND, March 29-The closing day at the Emeryvile track this spring is to be Fabiola Hospital Derby Day. Presi- dent Thomas Williams has so notified the ladies and arrangements are being made accordingly. The decorations are all to be ribbons and it is expected that the at tendance will be even greater than a year ago. The entire proceeds of the day will go to the Hospital Association.
 Muchmore Returns Home.
 OAKLAND, March 29 August Much more, who left short time ago to estab- fish a weekly newspaper at Skaguay has returned without going further than Se- attle. His partner investigated the field and advised a delay. Muchmore Is con- paper at Seattle.
 Ex-Governor Knights Widow Dead.
 OAKLAND, March 29.-Mrs. H. H. Haight, widow of ex-Goyernor Haight of California, died at the family residence, 1201 Alice street, tonight. Mrs. Haight has been sick for some time and her death was not wholly unexpected.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-30
SELECTIONS FOR To-Dl

SELECTIONS FOR TO-DAY. First Race-Reina de Cuba Sweet Cakes, Excursion. light. Third Race-Judge Denny, Ace. The Bachelor. Fourth Race-Captain Rees fHuntsman, Es- perance.
 Fifth Race-Imp. Devils Dream, Lena, Paul Pry.
 Sixth Race-Lord Marmion. Glorian, Flor
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-30
CALIFORNIA HONoRED. George B. Culver, Stanford Grad. uate, Appointed Curator of the
 National Auuarium.

George B. Culver, a son of Major J. O. Culver, postal inspector, has been ap- pointed curator of the National Aquar- ium at Washington. Young Culver is a graduate of Stanford University, and has been assisting Professor David Starr Jordan in making a classification of fishes for that institution. His appointment as curator of the National Aquarium at
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-30
FOR SAN JOSE. LOS GATos and sAaIl fFuz

xoentadn at 1a ieaVes Pier daily Sundays s sxespteo1 set as ?. m Freight and Passengers. to Ban Ioss San Francisco and Aiviso soc: First street. San Jose. As1 < A "VssN
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-30
The Altenheim's Portion.

OAKLAND, Marcn ls.-Mrs. 1T ,o Johanne will bequeathing her property to societies as follows: The Infant Shelter of San Francisco, the German General Benevo- lent Society of San Francisco and the
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-30
Sunday Services at County Infirmarv

OAKLAND, March 29.-Rev. F. Smith. an indigent admitted to the County h. trict, has begun Sunday services at that institution. He Is an old Methodist minister, and delivered a sermon on the Power of the Tongue" which he once de- livered in Spurgeon's church in London. He will continue the services in the din- ing-room while he stays there.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-30

showing made by him In the competitive civil service examlnation on the subject of icthiology, many graduates of Corneu and other Eastern colleges having been his competitors in the examination Mir. Culver will leave in a few days for tho East, going first to New York to inspect the aquarium in Central Park.
 An elephant Is possessed of such delt- cate sense of smell that 1t can scent hu- man being at distance of a thousand yards.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-30

For Victoria. Vancouver B. c.l. Port Tc~a< send Seattle Tacoma, Everett. Anacortes ana New Whatcom CWash.) 10 a. m. March 2. ., l2 IT, 22 27, and every fifth day thereafter. connectins at Seattle with compauy's steana- CTS for Alaska and c: N By; at Tscoma with For Eureka Humboldt Bay). % e. n. March 3. g. 15. 2, H. and every sixth Cay For Santa Cruz. Monterey. San Simeon. Cayucos. Port Harford lsan Luis .Obispo}s Gaviota Santa Barbara, Ventura, Huenscns, San Pedro. East San Pedro g1os Angslesl and Newport a. m.. March 2. g. 10. H, l5, 2z, s5. so and every fourth day thereafter.
 For San Diego. stopping only at Fort liar. ford (San Luis Obispo). Santa Barbara, Porx Los Angeles and Redondo Qos Anzeles). II a. rn., March 1. 8. 12. 16. 20. 2i. 9. and every fourth day thereafter.
 For Ensenada. Magdalena Bay, San ycse des Cabo Mazatlan. Altata. La Paz, Santa Rosa lia and Guaymas (Mex-). 10 a. m., March a April g. and 2d of each month thereafter.
 The company reserves the right 10 change without previous notice steamers. sai!,ng dates and hours of sailing.
 TICKET OFFICE-Paiacs Hosei. fssv Montgomery street.
 GOODALL, PERKINS CO.,. Gen. Agts..
 10 Market street. Sau Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-30
FOR U. s. MAYNARD AND vaIlFlo.

Steamer MonticeIlo' Mon. Tues, Wed. Thurs. and Sat s:45 a. m.. 3:15 D. m- {S:30 D. m ex Thursy Sundays .10:30 a. m and p m Landing and Ofhces-Mission Dock. Pier g.
 Telejhone Red 224i -e- --
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-30
OCEAN TRAVEL.
Pacific Coast Steamship 70

Steamers lssve Broadway wharf. San Francisco:
 For Alaskan ports, % e. rn-- March 2. 2. i2. IT. 23. s7. April l. Transferred at Seattle.
 For Alaskas, ports (fron Spear street wharD, 10 e. ns.. March 2. 6. 10. II. IS, 22; 2e, a.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-07
RUSSIA'S PLANS.
Cramps to Establish a Plant for
the Gar.

Philadelphia. March THE North
American this morning publishes the
following:
While the attention of the public
during the recent war scare has been
for the present time diverted from the
Cramp ship yards to League island, yet
1t is safe to assert that the Kensington
firm of ship builders is at this moment
on the eve of securing a foreign con-
tract of sensational proportions.
Although the members of the firm
maintain the utmost secrecy on the
subject, yet it is a fact that during the
week just passed a force of draughts-
men has been working on plans and es-
Inmates almost continuously
''These plans and estimates, it is said,
are being drawn up for the cOnsidera-
tiOn of foreign power and include a
first class ship yard such as is operat-
ed by Cramps besides several battle
ships and cruisers.
Although the name of the foreign
power is being kept a secret, it is gen
orally understood by those in a position
to know that the plans and estimates
will eventually find their way to Rus
sia. This is the more readily apparent
in view of the fact that all signs on the
European horizon point conclusively to
a war between Japan and Russia in the
near future.
Japan realizes that Russia is making
dangerous encrOachments in China,
where she herself should enjoy the
fruits of victory. Russia on the other
hand will not recede, hence a war with
Japan seems inevitable
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-07

cession the subjects posing behind a
gilt frame, artistically arranged on the
stage. First came Miss Ives as Italy"
then Mrs. John Inness Kane, in a gown
trimmed with garlands of daffodils and
lilies, as April"
For June" the impersonator was
Mrs. A Cass Canfield one of the most
beautiful of the many matrons of New
York society, who was completely en-
veIoped in roses.
Mrs. Lloyd S. Brice was Summer"
surrounded with summer field flowers,
poppies and daisies, and then Mrs. Geo.
yellow velvet, adorned with chrysanthe-
NUNS.
The last tableau of the programme
introduced Mrs. Peter Cooper Hewitt,
in a rather tragic pose, of Medusa, with
pale and severe countenance wreathed
in a snake-like coiffure. Some one sug-
gested that Mrs. John Jacob Astor
would make a pretty picture and so
nothing would do but she must take
her place behind the frame. And a
very pretty picture indeed, did she make
in her gown of pale mauve velvet, her
Shapely head wreathed with orchids.
Then as Mr.. Chauncey NJ. DepeW was
one of the guests there was a general
demand from all sides that he should
pose as "A peach, without any attempt
at disguise. Mr.. Depew hesitated
little, but the audience would listen to
no refusal and in a few minutes the
curtain was drawn aside, and he was
disclosed beaming Smilingly forth from
the frame as The Modern Demosthe-
nes''
The list of guests was much the same
as that at the vegetable party