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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
MISSION CHAPTER
 INSTALLS OFFICERS
CEREMONY OF THE EASTERN
 STAR IN PUBLIC.
The Obligations Taken Before an I'm mense Throng in Mission Ma sonic Temple Last
 Night.

There were not less than five hundred persons in the beautiful temple of Mission Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, on Mission street, near Twenty-second, last night, to witness the public installation of the officers of Mission Chapter of the Or der of the Eastern Star. The hall is so beautiful that it needed no elaborate dec orations to make it attractive, and the only aid to beauty was the American flag draped over the station of the worthy matron and a garland of smilaX at each station.
 The installing officer was Mrs. Maria A. Pierce, the worthy grand matron o1 California. who was assisted by Mrs Liz, zie ChTistianson as grand marshal and and Mary E. Partridge as grand chaplain. The ceremony of installation, always grand and impressive, was conducted by Mrs. Pierce in a manner that won for her many words of commendation, so per feet was it. It was without book, and the delivery of the charges to the officers was given in a clear voice that could be heard distinctly in every part of the large lodgeroom, and was without the slightest heSitancy.
 The officers who have assumed the di- rection of the chapt& for the year are: tianson, ". P; Alice Hickey, A. M. Mary G. Foster, S.; Sarah M. F'lack, T. Hattie McPhun, C.; Sarah Cox, A. C.; Alexander COX, cnaplaln; Maybell Ply meir, M. Hattie Christianson, organfst Sadie Allen, Adah; Annie Simpson, Ruth; Jessie Lyon, Esther; Annie Herring, Martha, and Katie Zolmer, Electa; Til lie Ordley, w, and J. Parmelee, s. The music that is part of the ceremonial work was rendered by J. R. Ogelsby, first ten or; F. Dellepiane, second tenor; L. A Larsen, first bass. and Walter Campbell second bass, with MT. Dellepiane at the organ. The selections were; Hail, Sis ter, Hail." Les Rameaux," "Invoca- ton (Mozart), Hail to Thee, Matron,' '' God Bless Our Star" '"The Lord s Prayer" ''Who Treads the Path of Duty' and "I Am King Over Land and Sea-"
 the conclusion of ceramOniaS thare
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
KAMMER'S FRIENDS
 BELIEVE HE IS ALIVE
LEFT EVIDENCES OF SUICIDE
 TO FOOL HIS WIFE.
Domestic Relations Had Been Un- happy for Many Years, and He Threatened to Drop Out
 of Sight.

ALAMEDA, Dec. 10.-Nothing has yet been heard of the missing Louis Hammer who was supposed to have committed sui eide last Tuesday by Jumping from the Bay Farm Island bridge. The theory that his hat, purse and watch were left on the bridge as a ruse and that as matter of fact the man Is still alive is borne out by the statement of J. B. Smith, well known citizen of this city, who has been intimately acouainted with Hammer for a number of years, and was cogniZant of his domestic difficulties.
 Smith stated to Call reporter to-day that Hammer and his wife had not lived happily, to his knowledge, for over five years. Some time ago." said Mr. Smith, ''after Hammer and his wife had engaged in a family row, he told me he was tored of the treatment he had been receiving and that he would fool his wife some day by dropping out of sight, leaving evi- dence to create the impression that he had committed suicide, l believe he has carried out his intention, and I do not for a moment entertain the notion that the man Is dead.
 Friends of the missing man, including MT Smith, state that his family troubles dated from the time Frederick Sutten be- came a member of the Hammer house. hold. It is stated that Sutton usurped the management of affairs and that Kam- mer was forced to play second fiddle. D Stories are told by the neighbors of Sut- ten and Mrs. Hammer inviting their friends to the island home and locking Hammer In the barn while they indulged in celebration.
 The Hammer home is several miles from the heart of the city. It was a matter of comment that Mrs. Hammer always drove Sutton to town in the only convey ance owned by the family while Ram mer was compelled to walk.
 George Manley, proprietor of the Hotel Encinal, and also close friend of Kam- mer, says positively the. missing man is not dead. It is believed that he knows whereof he speaks, but he cannot be coaxed into giving his reasons.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
HIS DOWNWARD COURSE
 UNHlNGED HIS REASON
SAD PLIGHT OF NICKADEMUS
 AN ARISTOCRAT. 1
Was Formerly an Eminent Insurance Authority and Married South
 ern Generals Daughter.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,


 90S Broadway, Dec. 10.
 C. " Nickademus who was found un- conscious in his room at the Keystone House last Wednesday night, and who after regaining consciousness lost all memory of the use of words, is still being looked after at the Receiving Hospital. and as yet Drs. Stratton and Horn have been unable to arrive at any further con- clusion than that his case is an obscure one. +-
 Nickademus has bit of interesting history connected with his career, and his misfortune is the result of years of over work. He is by no means the ordinary booknaker at the Keystone, for some years ago he filled the responsible position of cashier in the Chicago office of the Phoenix Insurance Company of Brooklyn, N. Y. He had over seventy-five clerks to handle, and his salary reached $10,0o0 a year In those days he was considered an eminent authority on fire insurance one of the best in this country.
 He is a well-educated man, coming from an aristocratic stock, and was at one time very, prominent in society circles at Washington, D. C., where he married the daughter of Southern general He was subsequently divorced, and later spent about a year in the insane asylum at Kankakee, III. On his release from this institution his former employers sent him to this coast, defraying all his expenses but his mind again showed signs of failing and he is at present reduced to poverty He has been in this city about six years and has managed to eke out an existence by keeping books for his board and lodg; ing At one time he was employed by Benjamin Wright as clerk at the GalindC Hotel.
 Friends of Nickademus say they believe he has been fully aware of the downward course of his career, his reduction from z man of means and thrift and social stand ing to absolute Restitution and social non entity, and that this sad realization has finally stricken him dumb.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
A PATRIOTIC RECEPTION. Mayor Phelan Wants California to Honor Its Brave Soldier Poys.

Since the War Department has decided to replace the volunteer troops at Manila with regulars, and since the volunteers are to be sent home in the order in which they left, the question of giving fitting reception to the First California Regiment is already being agitated. This regiment was the first to leave, and in consequence will be one of the first that will be sent home. Mayor Phelan is enthusiastic over the idea, of giving the First California
 boys reception that will go down in the history of the State as an occasion of un- equaled rejoicing. He has as yet no defi- nite plans, but he talks of pleasing gen. eralities that stir the blood and quicken the pulse. He proposes to appoint a com mittee that will take the matter in charge and turn the State inside out and bot
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
ANOTHER SURPRISE
 ANNIE M'CANN'S SUIT
DIR. LILLIENCRANZ DID NC |
 REMEMBER MUCH.
Injuries Would Take Five Years to Zeal.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 sos Broadway, Dec. TO-
 The trial of the case of Miss Annie Mo- Cam against the Piedmont and Mountain View Railway for the recovery of $50 900 damages claimed to have been sustained by the fair plaintiff while she-was a pas senger on one of defendants cars is re- plete with sensational testimony and sur prises
 The sensational charges made by witness w. c. Shipley yesterday that Dr. O. L.. Jones had said he expected to make a $5000 fee out of the damage suit for his testimony was to-day followed by an- other surprise, which consisted for the most part of pr. Lilliencranz's loss of memory as to facts and circumstances existing when he treated Miss McCann for her injuries sustained at the time of the accident.
 Dr. I.illiencranz explained at length the various injuries to the spinal columns Of patients who have been treated by him and those who have come under his per sonal observation; but as to what inju- when he was called to treat. her he wholly failed to remember. In fact, wit ness said he could not recollect what medicines he had prescribed in her case. and he had never kept any record or the
 ''Did you not tell the plaintiff that her injuries were of serious nature? asked Attorney R. NJ. Fitzgerald for Miss Me Cam.
 "Did you not tell her. further inquired Attorney Fitzgerald, that she would probably not ermanently recover for at least five years?"
 "No, I did not again responded the witness, and the plaintiff, who was seated behind her attorneys, bowed her head as if considerably put out over the doctor testimony, which did not help her case in the least, for she had expected more ia yorable words from her erstwhfle medi- cal adviser Further hearing of the case was continued until next Tuesday.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
PHOTOGRAPHS OF LILLIAN
GHASTLY EVIDENCE SHOWN TO
 THE COURT.
The Prisoners Matrimonial Problem, No Matter How Solved, Is Like a Two-EaGed
 Sword.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call

Su6 broadWay, Dec. 10.
 W. A. Brandes was given a surprise in court this morning, when the prosecution produced a number of photographs of Iil- Han Brandes taken at the Berkeley Morgue, and showing all the cuts and bruises on her body. These photographs are ghastly evidence of the condition of Lillian Brandes at the time of her death
 The pictures were introduced by Prose cutting Attorney Allen. and consisted of eight views, each showing distinctly some evidence of brutality on some part of the girls body The defendants attorneys objected to their introduction, but their objection was overruled.
 Edwin R. Jackson, a photographer and chemist, told of the manner in which the photographs had been taken. He said: q am photographer, and was employed by Judge lien to make some pictures of Lillian Brandes. 1 Mas given no instruc> tons as 10 how l was to make tho pie lures or how many l should make. 1 took elght negatives of the body in different positions. l have developed them myself ana am sure they are correct and that no changeS have been made in them '
 The witness then produced the pictures ana they were offered in evidence. They showed bruises and marks very clearly. arately. F--eN '0P
 Attorney Bennett cross examined Jack son at great length as to his ability 10 DelDE q expert on photography and color. The attorney was very particular in examin- lils the witness regarding the detection of the color or an original by looking at a photograph- He wanted to know which or the bruises were red, black or blue and now photograph could show sI1ch die unctlons. Jackson related at some length the qlnerent processes py which nhofo- graphs are taken, both for ordinary nnr- poses ana for scientific purposes. lie also s5adeS 5!aseu now py comparing the different slole to tell the original color. comnara- lively 04' Ooinihi d.
 Attorney Bennett cross-examined Jack- son at great length as to his ability 10 anu ana ne satisfied the court that he had california and Eastern magazfnes and proved by large falio of his own work that hls photographic ability is artisti- cally developed. = .;tsrandes showed plainly that he did not tlke the look of the pictures They brought to mind very clearly a sight with Whlch ne was only too familiar He took one look at them and pushed them back express any curiosity regarding the telI- tale evidence. After the admission of the photographs, the examination was contIn- ued till Monday.
 Brandes had hnted that he has no+bing to fear from his second wife turning state s evidence. He says that he was dlVorced in Mexico from his first wife and that he is not bigamist and neither can his testify against him. This predicament, however, is not very comforting to the prisoner for if it be proven that he was divorced from his first wife, then she will be at liberty to tell under oath the damaging testimony against him, which she was prevented rom doing a few days ago on the ground that she IS still the prisoners wife
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
Romance of Camp Barrett.

ALAMEDA, Dec. 10-A romance of Camp Barrett eliminated last evening in the wedding of Sergeant Verdinal Green, late of Company G, and Mrs. Ada How lett of Oakland The ceremony was per formed by City Recorder A. F.. St. Sure tain Alonzo Green, Encinal avenue. The bride is a sister of the late Kate Castle ton, the comic opera star. The couple met while Company G was stationed at Camp Barrett. Mrs. Hewlett took an interest in the soldier boys and was a
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
Oakland News Items.

OAKLAND, Dec 1O-Vijoda Condedo, the aged Italian who attempted to slash Oakland. has been examined by the Lun- acy Commissioners and was late this afternoon, committed to the Stockton Asylum by Judge Ogden
 A party of distinguished Wisconsin peo- pie visited Oakland to-day They had come to witness the launching of the bat Among the party were, Captain Frederick Pabst, the millionaire Milwaukee brewer, and aT. wife wifi Mi Miss Reynolds of Lake Geneva, H. J. Fisk of Green Bay, director of the Chicago. Milwaukee & St Paul Railroad. and E. P. Hackett of Milwaukee.
 Army, has elected the following officers for the ensuing term: President. Mary A. Woodward; senior vice president, Mary Wells; junior vice president: Ida Bank lain. Carrie E; King; conductor, Kate Ringhold guard, Nellie Egelston; dele gates to State Convention. Amanda ginia Remillard, Louise M. Richardson.
 William H. Tyson. G. B. Chittenden and H. A. Mayhew to-day filed an inventory late Simeon Stivers. showing total vau- ation of $S3 ,325 comprising mostly lands in Washington township, Alameda Coun-
 Superior Judge Greene to-day granted a divorce to Florence Bergner from James c. Bergner on the ground of extreme cruelty. Plaintiff is allowed to resume her maiden name, that of Florence Howard.
 His Home Was Wrecked.
 OAKLAND, Dec. 10.-Attorneys Nus ballmer & Reed to-day filed a s1500 damage suit on behalf of Rasmus Langan against the Western Fuse and Explosive Works. The defendant had taken. wife just prior to the Melrose explosion and had settled down in a neat little cottage when their home was wrecked, wherefore plaintiff sues. This, too, will be test case, in the suit brought by the San Francisco Theological Seminary against defendant negligence is alleged as the basis of the action; while Langan alleges the mainte- nance of nuisane !.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
Vacant Houses Pillaged.

ALAMEDA, Dec. 10.-Petty thieves have been doing so much damage re- moving lead pipe from vacant houses in this city that several banking institu- tions of San Francisco having large prop erty interests here have appealed to the Board of City Trustees for protection. Although the police have been on the alert for the thieves three new unoccu- pied houses belonging to D. Straub were lead pipe and hardware was carried away.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
Unitarian Bazaar a Success.

BERKELEY, Dec. 10.-The Christmas bazaar held in the Sunday school rooms of the Unitarian church closed thls even ing after a successful run of two days. Visitors were present on both days from Oakland and Alameda. Entertainments were provided for the two evenings. Fri dav night series of tableaux was given under the direction of Mrs. William Carey Jones. This evening one of John Kendrick Bangs plays, entitled ''The Fatal Mes sage" was well presented under the di- of Jric
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
OCEAN TRAVEL.
Pacific Coast Steamship Co.

} |. A Steamers leave Broadway IEAo wharf San Francisco: ESNAA For Alaskan ports, 10 a. l.. \ M3SScSXFA Dec. 2, q IF, IT, 22, 27, Jan. 1, H M<VKA change at Seattle
 \ 6$M<&S &3 For Victoria, Vancouver (B. HASE#s O. Port Townsend Seattle. lF<es5kSxN$SN Tacoma, Everett, Anacortes V 8EsA and New Whatcom CWash ),
 10 a. m., Dec. 2, ', F. IT, 22, sz 1o, and every fifth day thereafter, change at Seattle to this company's steamers for Alaska and G. N. Ky. at Tacoma to N. F. tSy Ry at Vancouver to c. P. Ky.
 fEor Eureka Humboldt Bayl, D. m-, Dec E. 10. IS. 20. 25. 30. Jan 4, and every fifth day thereafter. c ct,,oo, Cayucos Port Harford (San Luis Obispo), Gayiota Santa Barbara, Ventura, Hueneme: San Pedro East San Pedro Clos Angelesl and Newnort g a. m., Dec. 3, '. Il, b. ls, 2S, 21' Sl, Ian 4 and every fourth day thereafter
 For San Diego, stopping only at Port liar. ford fSan Luis Obispo). Santa Barbara. Port Los Angeles and Redondo Qos Angeles, Il a: m Dec l. 5 g. 13 IT, 21. 20. 2s, Jan ana every fourth day thereafter.
 For Ensenada, Magdalena Bay. San Jose del Cabo Mazatlan Altata, La Paz, santa Rosalla and Guaymas (Mex.). 10 a. m., Dec 10. Jan. For further information obtain folder.
 The company reserves the right to change without previous notice steamers, sailing dates af9s f9ICKET s,HEi OSFiWrTTCE-4 New Montgomery street (Palace HoteD.
 GOODALL. PERKINS & CO.,. Gen. Agts.,
 10 Market st.. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
Two Casualties of the Windstorm.

BERKELEY, Dec. 10.-The heavy wind storm which swept the bay region yester- day caused two serious accidents in West Berkeley. Louis Rosano of Ninth street, near Addison, while working at the Spof- ford Chemical Works. was struck by a
 heavy cap from one of the ventilators on the building. The piece of iron was blown
 off by the wind and fell on Rosano' $ shoulder, throwing him instantly to the ground He sustained injuries to the ex- tent of two broken ribs Gearhardt Man dering, while turning the corner at Shat tuck avenue and Addison street, was taken off his feet by the force of the wind
 and thrown face downward upon a pile of lumber His face was severely gashed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11

frequent visitor to the camp. She met sergeant Green while he was doing guard duty. It was case of love at first sight. " hen the company was transferred to Vancouver barracks the soldier boy and Mrs. Hewlett kept up constant corre- Spondence, which resulted in Sergeant Green applying for his discharge When he was retired from the service he hast ened to Alameda and two days after his arrival here he celebrated his wedding to Mrs. Hewlett.
 Sunday School Anniversary.
 ALAMEDA, Dec. 10.-The anniversary services of the Sunday-school of the Congregational church will be held to- morrow evening. Elaborate prepara- the morning Rev. Dr. Hanson of the M. E. Church, South, will exchange pulpits with Rev. w. W. Scudder Jr., pastor of the Congregational church. The Sunday ports on the work of the year and other interesting discourses. The topic for dis cussion will be "The Modern Sunday of the subject %il be read aps Its % orgs and Growth Mrs. J. H. Young; Its Defects and Excellencies,'' Professor J. H. Firehammsr; nIts Possible e, Improve ual Power" Hon. J. N. Young.
 Alameda News Notes. yficers of Oak Grove Lodge No 215.. F. A, M were elected at a meeting held last evening: E. E. Johnson, worthy master; C.. H. Wever, senior warden; P. s. Tel Ter, Junior warden; J. B. Vosburgh, treas lirer;;@ Oswald Lubbock, secretary. @s The dramatic section of the Verein stainment Sunday evening at Germania Hall. in which the, following will take part: Amandus Roebke. Henriette Warn Lottie Sehwerin, Frieda Shanly, Albert 'Kaehier, Theodor Sailing, Max Harwin- ski IT,; Dora Reschert, Ludwig Warnke Ad Schubert. Edward Horwinsk, l.. w Schroeder, William Rice, Josie Schwerin Elsa Roebke.
 The Encinal Literary Society met this evening at the residence of ". w. Brad ford, 1901 Pacific avenue.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
Berkeley News Notes.

BERKELEY. Dec. 10.-Haryey E. AL len died yesterday at the residence of Vic tor Belfils, on Tenth street. near Dela- ware. Deceased was IS years of age and a native of Vermont. The funeral will take place from the residence tomorrow at 1 o'clock.
 The City, University and Ferry Street Railroad Company will begin Monday to run an omnibus line between Berkeley station and Virginia street on the Scenic Park tract Trips will be made so as to connect with all the local trains between will lie through the university grounds to Euclid avenue, up Euclid avenue to Vir- gnia street and return.
 The pupils in the Alston Way School are soon to start a school paper. l.. C. Hawley and James Brehm have been elected to the editorial staff, and Sam Humes to the office of business manager
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
Superior Court Changes.

OAKLAND, Dec 1O.-Two of the Su- perlor Judges will exchange departments on January 2, 1899. These are Judge Sam I@el @ r. Hall and Judge John E. Ellsworth. The rules require that the Probate Court be presided over for but one year by the same Judge While Judge Ellsworth has hhid heid Iorth m that department, Judge Hall has often acted as substitute in the pro- bate chamber, but after the new year the latter will sit on that bench for the next year. Judges Ogden and Greene will re- main Tn their respective departments At the same time George Pierce will be made clerk or the probate department while Ray Baker will be clerk in Judge ogden s court. Court Clerks Sinclair and Mock will retain their respective positions.
 Captain Carson's Funeral.
 OAKLAND, Dec. 1o.-The funeral of the late Captain of Police Frank B. Carson will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from A. O. U. w Hall on Broadway, between Thirteenth and Four teenth streets. The services will be con- ducted under the auspices of Keystone Lodge. Chief Fletcher has. ordered the en- tire department of over fifty officers to turn out in uniform, Captain A. Wilson and S. H. Mitchell will represent the force among the pallbearers. Rev. J. K. Me Lean will conduct the religious service. taken to Odd Fellows cemetery, San Francisco, for cremation. The Police Court adjourned out of respect for the dead this morning.
 Minister Breaks His Collarbone.
 OAKLAND, Dec. 10.-Rev. V. Marshall Law, rector of the Church of the Advent, has met with another mishap since his return from the Santarium at St. Helena, where he went a few weeks ago to be treated for nervous affection. few days ago his heel was caught while he was descending the stairs. and in trying to hold his balance his shoulder struck against a post and his collar-bone was broken.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17


Elenton, y. c.. Feb. 1G.-{SpeciaD-
The Company Store is now lighted by
gas and has discarded the oil lamps.
The store that is to be occupied by
Mr. Thomas Elliott is undergoing re-
pairs new glass front will be put
in and the interior will be greatly i'm
proved.
~ bundle party Will be given Friday
night at the home of Mr.. Il. b. Bland
by the Willing Workers" Society of
the Baptist church.
Mr.. T.. G. Potter Of the Norfolk and
Southern railroad, Is at the Bay View
this morning.
The weight social that was TO have
been given this week by the Ladies'
Md Society OF the Broad Street Metho-
dist church has been postponed until
Tuesday evening, February 22d., at
which time 1t will be given at the d.
G. Bond house, on Broad street, OPP
posite the Woodland House.