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The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
BERKELEY'S NEW
 ATHLETIC FIELD
Surveys for a Running Track Ball Fields and Tennis
 Courts.
The Track to Have Three Laps With Two Hundred and Twenty
 Yard Straightaway.

BERKELEY, April 29.-Surveys have been made and it is understood that grading will soon be commenced on a new athletic field, including a football gridiron, a base ball diamond, tennis courts and running track, for the University of California athletes. The new field will be located in the northwest corner of the college grounds, where the orchard and wheat field now are.
 The track will have three laps to the mile and will have a 220-yard straight away. Within the track will be the base ball and football fields, and tennis courts. A grand stand with a capacity of at least 25 GOO will be built and a grove of euca- lyptus trees will be planted, in order to break the wind. The track will probably be raised so as to be easily visible at every part from the grand stand, and the turns will be banked, so that bicycle races can safely be ridden upon it. The foot ball field will be underlaid with a stratum of tanbark to make 1t springy.
 It will probably be some time before the new field, which is to be a part of the greater university plan, will be completed. The grading alone will consume many months, but it is stated that the money for the purpose is ready and that work will soon be commenced.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
THEIR HANDS TIED. No Money to Be Provided for Rela- tives of Officials Who Go to
 War

As the consolidation act limits the ex- penditure of public moneys and gives the board no authority to expend moneys raised for the support of the municipal government for any other purpose, the Finance Committee of the Board of Su- pervisors yesterday decided to report against the adoption of the resolution providing aid for the relatives of city officials who resigned to give their serv- ices to the General Government in the pending unpleasantness.
 In the matter of the petition of the Pre- cita Valley Improvement Club for an ap. propriation in the next tax levy of $12,00( for the improvement of Bernal Park, il was decided that proper provision would be made for public square improvements in the next tax levy.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
Read about Famous Bombardments in next Sundays Call.
AN AMAZONIAN MARCH.
Elaborate Preparations for the Grand
 Carnival To-Night.

The preparation for the carnival of the Golden Gate Association, to be held in Mechanics Pavilion tonight are about completed, although everything has not been decided upon as yet. For the past few days scarce an hour has passed that the fertile brain of some committeeman has not evolved some pleasing novelty, something to interest, to amuse to at tract and the expense of bringing it out will not be a consideration, as first and foremost everything is to be first-class, and there is to be as much of everything as can be given in one night without crowding.
 Among other things there will be the grand AmaZonian march, which will be participated in by 150 of San Francisco's prettest young ladies in appropriate cos- tune. When the march begins the lights will be lowered and beautiful effects will be secured with the calcium. Barnum' s famous $10,000 drum major will lead the march and show what marvels of twirl- ing can be accomplished with the baton. Music will be furnished by Bennett's fam ous band. In the afternoon a short street parade will be given.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
VOLUNTEERS ENROLLED.
Forty Members of Company G Sign
 the Roll and There Are More to Follow

ALAMEDA, April 29.-It was regular drill night for Company G last evening
 but before the hour set for the com mencement of duty Captain Simpson re- ceived orders from Adjutant-General Bar rett to call on such of his men as de- sired to volunteer for service in the war to sign the roll pledging themselves to do so. In response forty of the young men of the company put their names on the list. These men are all from the original membership of the company, which num- bered ftfty-five, and they include all the unmarried ones. During the day the sig natures of number of those who have recently made application to join were ob- talned, and it is expected that by tonight all of these will have signed the roll, which will bring the total up to eighty.
 Captain Simpson took his examination to-day for the purpose of sending in his application for retention of the command. and the other officers will do likewise It is believed that enough additional men can be obtained to fill the entire roll of the company to its maximum strength.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
MARSH WILL 60
 TO SAN QUENTIN
No New Trials for a Member of the Sporting Life
 Gang.
But for His Voluntary Delay Half the Sentence Would Now
 Be Served.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 QO2 RrOaduov Apri1 90

sos Broadway, April 29.
 William Marsh, one of the Sporting Life gang" feels sorry to-day that he did not take his sentence as soon as he was convicted, many months ago, for it would now be half over. Judge Ogden this morning sentenced him to one year in San Quentin, and all the months passed in jail have been for naught
 A peculiarity of the case is that Marsh is one of four hard characters arrested at the same time and charged with the same crime, burglary and criminal as Sault. The evidence in the cases tried was the same in each instance, but Marsh was the only one convicted; two of the members escaped punishment because of Attorneys office and the police and Marsh has had his case continued several months for sentence, while his attorneys intended to argue for a new trial.
 Attorney Midsummer resumed his argu- ment this morning, and it was mainly through his pleading that the sentence was so light. Judge Ogden denied the motion for new trial and said he could see nothing that would induce him to set aside the verdict, after which the court said:
 T do not intend to visit upon this young man an excessive punishment but I feel that he should suffer for che base crime that he has cofrmitted. It IS the order or this court that you shall be taken to San Quentin and confined therein for a period of one year"
 Several of the gang were in court when sentence was pronounced, and sur prise was general that in some manner a loophole was not furnished whereby Marsh could escape
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
Berkeley News Notes.

BERKELEY, April 29.-The University Library has received from Germany 15O literary, philological and scientific books.
 The last issue for the term of the Occi- dent appeared to-day. Next term Stuart G. Masters will succeed James Hopper as editor of the college weekly.
 To-morrow the four Presbyterian Sun day. schools of Berkeley will picnic at Bath Beach, West Berkeley.
 The spring flower show of the Berkeley Floral Society will close tomorrow. The show is one of the best ever held in Berkeley: Among the exhibits is a col lection of 200 varieties Of peIargoniums.
 A smooth swindler visited Mrs SchukZ of 22l5 Ellsworth street yesterday to rent a room. After selecting a room he gave her note for $10, out of which she took s as a deposit. giving him s7 in change. Later she found that the note was forged.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
WILL TRY TO BREAK RECORDS Athletes at St. Mary's to Hold Their Annual 
 Field Day.
Much Good Material Is Now Found in the College
 Association.
The Managers Arc Confident That New Notches Will Be
 Reached.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

SOS Broadway, April 29. The students of St. Mary's College have been busily preparing for some time past for their annual field day, which is to take place May 12
 The athletes have turned out in large numbers and are assiduously training every day to win new laurels and break records, and everything seems to give promise that they will acquit themselves admirably.
 Several of the athletes who participated In the events last year are training hard to excel their previous records. Several new men are also training and will make an excellent showing. Welch, who ran the 1OO-yard dash last year, will have a good competitor in Meyers, who is quite fast man and a good all-round athlete Hun and Ryan are good Sprinters, and will make the 1OO-yard championship a very interesting event. lessen and Por- ter are very good men in the hammer throw, and the Shot-put will be hotly contested by Brady, lessen and McDon- ough.
 The relay race between the collegiate and commercial departments will un- doubtedly prove very interesting as a keen but friendly rivalry exists between will be explained by F. M. Silva, who coached his team to victory last field day. and by A. r. Finan, and should be quite Interesting, as the teams are very evenly matched.
 The band has prepared several pieces, and will furnish music on the campus field day.
 In all the field day will be a grand event, and gives promise of being one of the best ever held at St. Mary's. Fol lowing are the events:
 1OO-yard dash (college championship)-Welsh Meyers. Ryan, Huff.
 1O0-yard maiden race-Gray, Donovan, Mo- Donough. Butler.
 16-pound hammer throw Chandicap)-Jessen. Porter, Mulqueeney, Berger, Gray.
 Putting 16-pound shot (handcap)-Brady Jes- sen, McDonough, MulQueeney, Berger, Murray.
 2z0-yard (handicap)-Welsh. Meyers, Ryan, Huff. Musco.
 440-yard thandicap)-Huff, Gray, Donovan, Butler, Lonergan.
 I20-yard hurdle-Gray, lessen, Arrillaga
 Mile run (handicap)-Pezzola, Cray Chap man, Quarrels.
 Broad jump (handicap)-D. Collins, P. Began. o High jump-FitzgeraId. McNaboe, Butler, T. Collins, lessen. Pole vault (heigho-Pezzola, Meyers, McNa- boe, Quarrels.
 Pole vault (distance)-Fitzge McNaboe P. Began, Welsh. 75-yard Gunior)-Heidrick, Keane, Adams Kane, Lonergan, Quarrels Arrillaga, Muscio Collins Ball throw-Fitzgerald Meyers, Bigley, Der ger Malon, Young, Chapman.
 Relay race-Between collegiate and commer- cial departments Mackey, Mulqueeney, T. Collins, Balz Meyers Gray, Pezzola; Huff. Brady. Porter Hoey. Jes, sen. @ fortef' AcC~rthy, D. Collins, Murray, Ad--
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
A Colony of the Crown Cordially w elcom es
 Am orleans.
News of Many Who Work for the Good of South Sea
 Natives.
Curious Experience While Trying to Paint the Ship Morning
 Star.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call

A Arthur P. Alexander, who has been sending special letters to The Call from the South Sea Islands during the past years cruise of the Morning Star, has returned home, leaving the vessel at Honolulu.
 One of the most pleasant incidents of the trip was the visit of the vessel to POnape on the 26th of February. This is a little island which is under Spanish control, and although the most bitter feeling was at that time existing be- tween America and Spain the innocent people of this island, far removed from bulletin boards, knew nothing whatever of the trouble. They treated everybody aboard the Morning Star in a very gen erous manner, and showed every possi- ble kindness. This little island will prob ably not know of the war until it is all over. It is a singular fact that although a large fertilization on the island is oc- cupied by. spanish soldiers the Gov ernment of Spain receives no income or revenue from it. merely holding the isl and for the glory there is in 1t.
 The Morning Star, which is supported by the little contributions of tens of thou sands of Congregatlonalist Sunday school pupils all over the country, has just completed a cruise of nine months through the islands of Micronesia, dis tributing provisions to the missionaries at work among the natives. During the whole time the vessel met with no acci- dent except the loss of a boom.
 The work in the South Seas is reported as going along splendidly, and the more the natives learn the more they are anx- ious to know.
 Among the returned missionaries are Rev. J. Mitchell, who will remain at Hon. Olulu, and Messrs. Anderson and Scum felt, who are from Butaritari, in the Gill bert Islands. whither they went two years ago. MT. Scumfelt went as a vol unteer. and is now returning to his home in Los Angeles. Miss Foss, school teacher from the island of Ruk, and Miss Palmer of the Kusaie Girls School, are also on their way home: Miss Wilson of Kusaie; Miss Price, who comes to this country to be educated; John Higgins; Rev. $. Kaaia, wife and daughter, ana Rev. Kapaaluhi, wife and three children, are also returning.
 MT Kimm came from the Marshall Isl ands, where he has charge of the business of Mrs. Ingalls,, whose husband, now de- ceased, was at one time American Consul at Samoa He brings with him ChriSto- pher Ingalls, to be educated here.
 One of the most amusing experiences of tn voyage was the impossibility of painting the ship while at any of the isl ands. The mate, Mir. Anderson, made a dozen attempts at 1t. but the desire of the natives for paint is so great that they would rub it off the ships sides on every thing they could find, thereby, in their eyes, adding greatly to its value.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
Alameda News Notes.

ALAMEDA, April 29.-R. E. Russell of this city is engaged in building the Stock ton and Tuolumne County Railroad. and is very enthusiastic over the outlook for that line.
 The wedding of Charles I.oring and Miss Jane Marshall of this city took place last evening at the brides residence, 431 Taylor avenue
 The Oakland Gas, Light and Heat Com pany paid $225 license to-day, in accord ance with the new ordinance increasing the amount charged gas companies.
 Professor E. H. Griggs of Stanford will occupy. the pulpit of the Unitarian church on Sunday next. His theme will be, "The Content of the Ideal Life.''
 The school children will have their an- nual May day picnic at Leona Heights tomorrow.
 One San Francisco liquor house is the only one that has come forward and paid the $l00 license required from outside houses desiring to deliver liquors and col lect orders in this city.
 The advisory committee of the Ri- metallic Club will hold a meeting tbis evening in the Randolph building.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
LAST OF THE SERIES.
Intercollegiate Baseball Champion ship to Be Decided This
 Afterpoon
AfternOOn.

BERKELEY, April 29.-The final game of the intercollegiate baseball series will be played tomorrow afternoon at Recrea- tion Park at 3 o'clock. Each university has victory to its credit, and since its defeat two weeks ago at the hands of the Stanford men the Berkeley players have been devoting most of their time to prac- ticng batting, which was their weak point. The stick work has improved greatly, and several crack pitchers. among them Moskiman of Oakland have been giving them practice.
 The California team will be made up
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
A Relic of Former Days.

A relic of former days, the days of AS, has recently been sent to the State Mining Bureau. It Is an old-fashioned pick used in the placer mine at Sutters Mill. Work men have been cleaning out the old tail- race below the sluices and found the pick and shovel. The latter had been so dis integrated that it fell into pieces, but the ture of the old implement is that the iron oxide has made the gravel adhere to the iron. The pick Is on exhibition at the Mining Bureau.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
Sued for Maintenance.

OAKLAND, April 29.-Mrs. Lenora D. Taylor, residing at 119 Oak street, has from whom she is separated, for s12O0, which she claims is due her for main tenance, according to the terms of the separation. MT. and Mrs. Taylor were married in 1882 and two children were born to them. One a girl, the eldest, is 14 years of age. Both the children are in the care of the mother and since the separation the father has contributed hardly anything for their support. Ret erence was made to the suit several days ago and then the date of the marriage was given as 1889.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
A TROLLEY PARTY.
Novelty Which is Destined to Grow
 in Popularity in This Section.

ALAMEDA, April 29.-A novelty in this part of the country, though not in the East, has just been introduced here in the shape of trolley party" The first one ever held was given last evening and turned out to be a very enjoyable affair. The party was made up of Alameda young people, and a special car prepared for the occasion was chartered from the Electric Railroad Company. It was pret- tily decorated and provided with music. The party traversed the main streets of Alameda. Oakland and Berkeley.
 This is made possible by all the roads being under one management. Trips as far down the bay as Haywards are pos sible, and on the warm moonlight nights of the coming summer 1t is expected that there will be great demand for the cars which have been fitted up for troney
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
One Year in San Quentin.

OAKLAND, April 29.-Judge Ogden de- nied William Marsh, a member of the Sporting Life gang, a new trial this morn- ing. and sentenced him to one year in San Quentin. He was convicted Novem- Der 2f, last year. and the cause was con tintled week from week without apposi- ton until last Tuesday. when plea for a new trial was argued. Three other members of the gang have escaped pun ishment and every effort was made to get Marsh off, but Judge Ogden decided 1t best to make an example of him.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

the same as in the previous games: base, Bride; second base, McLaren; third base, Ball; shortstop McCabe; left field, Chesebrough; center field, Hoag (cap- tain); right field, Collins.
 Berkeley has won every intercollegiate contest this term from Stanford, and the blue and gold yelling contingent will do its share to make tomorrow,S game the final victory of the series.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
Wadham Is Secretary.

The directors of the Eureka Society for the Protection of Children have selected a new secretary to look after the busi- ness. E. L. Wadham has taken the place of Colonel Dmpfel. Although MT. Wad- ham has not had much experience in this line of business he is thoroughly familiar with the city and people,
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

house, 21 Chester Smythe, 2s; Harry Meinecke. 37; Justin Gray 37 Charles Hasse, P; Herbert Melville, 19; Roy Hawkins. 20; E. P. Minterne 27: w. T. Bryant, 2S; c. J. Stephens Jr., 23; S. A. Willard, 25: George B. Kearn, g; Charles H. Sawyer, S2: Charles Farnam, "A; w.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
Robbed a Jeweler,s Store.

OAKLAND, April 29.-At 935 this even- ing, just as the broad gauge train reached the Broadway station, the window of the pawnshop conducted by E. M. Lipka, at the corner of Seventh and Broadway, was trays of watches and other jewelry and ran off with them. The wife of the pro- piietor gave the alarm, but too late for the policeman on that beat to get a glimpse of the thief.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
The Christian Church.

ALAMEDA. April 29-That portion of the Christian church which is opposed to torate will worship in the usual place on Sunday. and the services will De con ducted by Rev. Dr. Jefferson of the Berkeley Bible Seminary. The adherents of MT. Wickham will worship at Holtz Hall in West Alameda, where a special
 lilly service will be held in the even
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
Death of Mrs. Blake.

OAKLAND, April 29.-Mrs. Frances M. Blake one of the leading philanthropic ladies of this city for a quarter of a cen tury, died this afternoon of pneumonia. Mrs Blake came to Oakland in 1869 and had been a widow several years. She leaves two daughters, Alice s. Blake and Mrs. Helen J. Witcher, wife of ex-Presi- dent Witcher of the Merchants Exchange. Mrs Blake was born in Cohasset, Mass. on September l. 1929.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
PEN MICHTIER
 THAN BULLETS George Oakes Named by the President for
 Postmaster.
The Haywards Editor Receives a Reward for Party
 Service.
Failure of the Plan of Sendinq an Illustration With a Pe-
 titiOn.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call

bTUdUWdy, ApTII
 George A. Oakes of Haywards received notification to-day that his appointment as postmaster had been sent to the Sen ate by President Mckinley. There is no doubt the Senate will confirm the nomina-
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
Davidson Gets Eighteen Months.

OAKLAND, April 29.-John Davidson, who pleaded guilty to a charge of forgery last Wednesday, was sentenced to eight Is an honorably discharged navy engin- ger about 45 years of age. He stated in court that he had received word to go and will seek a pardon in order to com, ply with the order " " NN---
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
Pleasanton Trotting Events.

OAKLAND, April 29-The interior of the county is all astir tonight over the races tomorrow at Pleasanton. The town is alive tonight with visitors and all of the morning trains rtre expected to bring their hundreds. Besides the trot- ung races there will be running, bicycling
 baseball and dancing. Directum, Diablo and Searchlight will make exhibition
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

''Women of the Red Cross and What They are Doing in the Warp in next Sundays Call
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
Volunteered for War.

OAKLAND, April 29-The emergency roll of Company A, Fifth Infantry. was opened to-day and the following volun- teered C. J. Moltke, aged 31; C. Adding ton. 29; T. F. Murray. 37; w. l.. Long fellow, 24; Ali Sherman, 20: Robert Bruce. 26; z. G. Wheeler, 34: Herbert White
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
Indorse Pardee

OAKLAND, April 29.-The Seventh Ward Republican Club met tonight in Judge Lawrence's courtroom and passed a resolution indorsng George c. Pardee for the nomination for Governor and pledged him it's support.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
Oakland News Items.

OAKLAMMD;: April 29.-A gang of four tnramps called at the residence of Mayor second time he was at home and deo tained them until the patrol wagon ar rived. Two of them got twenty-five days
 Manager Fleming of the Sunset Tele- phone and Telegraph Company has added four more boys to his messenger denart- ment. They all appeared In new navy blue uniforms with brass buttons and gold stripes to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
Thomas Pleads Not Guilty.

OAKLAND, April 29.-Harry Thomas pleaded not guilty to a charge of subor- nation of perjury before Judge Ells- worth this morning. June ? was set as the date of the trial. with the under standing that it must go to trial on that date The sixty-day limit was waived by his attorneys at the suggestion of the District Attorney and order of the court
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD

From San Francisco Commencing September
 19, 1897.
 WEEK DAYS For Mill Valley and San Rafael-'7:25, '9:so. 11:30 a. m.: '1:45 3:45, "515, 500, 6:30 D. n. Extra trips for San Rafael on Mondays, We'd nesdays and Saturdays at 11:S0 p.
 SUNDAYS. For Mill Valley and San Rafael-sS:00. s10:o0 .11:9O a. m.; '1:15. 800. '4:30. SIS p. m. Trains marked run to San Quentin.
 THROUGH TRAINS. TIPS a.. m. week days for Cazadero and way sta- tions; 1:45 p. Saturdays tnixed train) for Duncan Mills and way stations; 500 e. ID. Sundays for Point Reyes and way stations.