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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-19

Kingsbrdge Road is poor. Upper Boulevard north
Of hf'9-st i, in so'a
good seven.h-ave. is in good shape except on re
west side between One-hundred, KY ~ Is
ave is good. aithough building material has bon
scattered along the edge Of the road at intervals
Lenox-ave. is fair. but in some places me , 10"
has sunk below The car track. Webster and Wl'hS
chester-ave. Is good 10 ne-hundreG-and-siNt' lh-
ST. fair beyond. Trcmont-ave. is poor, MclIo*e-
good earth roads fair TO good. Roads o. II as, ms
on Hudson good. Macadam roads OF Norm
of Sing Sing fair, but somewhat dusty. INC A.
Gently been covered with broken stone. Roads OF
MattcaWan ana Wcstchcsicr IN good cohdl'oh loF
riding. All roads from New-York to Rye are IN *
cel.ent shape Macadam roads o. White Plains
fairly good riding rather dusty; earth roads. rding
rough and dusty edge paths poor.
BROOKLYN AND LONG ISLAND.
seyenty-ninth-st. between Fourth-ave. and Fifth
ave, is in deplorahle condition. especia'y ne'r
drcp and in dry weather the ruts which are made
by the heavy trucking hil up with the macadain
dust, that a whe.lman cannot distinguish them.
and the result IS that many accidents occur every
ton Is good. The return cycle path from Bader 5
to Parkve t. receiving top dressing Macadam
roads Of Parkville hne. hu' dusty. ,earth roais
sandy and soft All macadam roads on Long
Island in excellent condition. Roads from
Snrinc North1ort Smi;hjown. ana PORT Jefferson
Jamaica leading through Queens. Mineola, Hyde
Park and Jericho good. Jamaica through Spring
field, VALLEY Stream. Lynbrook. Freeport. Massa-
points the Merrck Road. riding nrst-class in
every reSBect Koad to KockaTny e&ceIGnl h9,9
good. From Port Washington through Great Nerk
cove fair Bay Shore to Sm.thtown through
Brentwood good Road from, Pat,hogue east
Amagansett good Bridcehampton to sag Harbor
good. Port Jefferson through WadIng River to
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-27
A PETTY SWINDLER.
Complex Plot Carried Out in Order to
 Gain 8 Trihing Sum.

ALAMEDA, April 26.-A respectable appearing man put in several hours yes terday laying the preliminaries for a swindle that after all netted him only s250, and which at the outside could have paid him only $4 First he called on F. r. Furey. a Park street plumber, and represented that he was agent for a wealthy Oakland property owner who de- sired to hire trustworthy young man to look after the repairs to his houses. MT. Furey gave him the address of William Pingree of 22l1 San AntonIo avenue, and after making special inquiries as to the young mans character he went to the house. There he found no one at home except the young mans mother. Mrs
 Pingree. After considerable conversation he al last concluded that rne young man would fill the bill, and accordingly wrote out a letter of recommendation to the alleged capitalist and left word for Pin gree to call on him in Oakland. This Pin gree did, with the result that he found the address given to be a church. After writing the letter the stranger told Mrs
 Pingree that he knew a lady who was about to move and who had a ton of coal Tn her house that she wanted to dispose Of cheaply. She would take S4 for 1t
 though it was worth s10. Mrs. Plngree had no money, but finally went to a neighbor and borrowed $250. This the stranger took and departed After this she even took the trouble to go back to Furey's store and thank him for recom- mending so fine young man as Pingree to him. This is not the first time this each case only small amount has been realized. 'A
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-27
MAYDAY AT SUTRo BATHS.
Extensive Arrangements for the Bi.
 Event

Extensive preparations are being made at the Sutro Baths for the children's Mayday festival, which will take place on Saturday, April 30, 1898. The big in- terior is being arranged to receive the large numbers of children who are ex- pected to gather there. The platform over the tanks has been enlarged, and in the center a throne has been built for the May queen. This will be covered with flowers taken from MT. Sutro's grounds. The May poles will be placed at the corners of the platform and the seats for the children, who will be dress circle, rising to the throne like an am pnltheater.
 The management has made arrange ments to give up the entire Sutro Baths and pleasure grounds for the enjoyment of the children of the city on Satul 4ay, April 30, the entertainment will last from 10 a. m. till late at night, and .-.ere will not be a minute without it's especial form of amusement. Professor charge, and his skill in training little ones in the various fancy dances is al- ready well known to the public of San Francisco.
 There will also be a march, in which one thousand children will participate, at the end of which the queen will be crowned and the triple May poles deco rated with their sIlken red, white and blue streamers. Afterward there will be fancy dances. Preparations are being made to accommodate large crowd, and the management of Sutro Baths predicts a day of unalloyed pleasure to all who attend the festivities.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-27
YOUNG DELCER
 NOT CUT OFF Will Receive a Full Share of His Fathers Big
 Estate. Much Property Deeded Off to Heirs and Leased
 Back. Masonic Societies Will Attend the Funeral Services This
 Afternoon.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,


 The will of Frederick Delger contains nothing sensational and no surprises. It has not yet been made public. but the in innate friends of the deceased are aware of its contents.
 It does not dispose of a large amount of property, although MT. Delger was very wealthy man and owned immense blocks of valuable realty. Some time ago, show ing his usual foresight and desire to min imize the possibilities of litigation, MT. Delger, 1t is now known, deeded large amount of his property to his heirs, and afterward they leased it to him at nom- inal figures, so that he had absolute con- trol of his large properties up to the time of lis death.
 The heirs are the four children of the deceased, who will inherit the. bulk of the property after suitable provision. Is made for the widow. There are also numerous legacies of varied amounts to some of the relatives in this country and in Ger many. The children are Mrs. H. O. Trow- bridge, Mrs. William Moller, Mrs. Brown and Frederick Delger. These children will each receive an equal share of their fathers estate.
 It has been known that during the past few years there have been some differ ences between the deceased and his son. amounted to occasional threats on the part of the dead capitalist that his son should not share in his fathers wealth. During the prevalence of one of these differences young Delger went into bust- ness for himself in this city and was sue cessful. This effort on the part of the son was very gratifying to his father and long before his death they were in perfect harmony All stories that the will con- tained a clause disnheriting the son are entirely false, for 1t is authoritatiYely stated now that Frederick Delger will re- ceive an equal share with his sisters.
 The funeral services of the late Fred erick Delger will be held tomorrow after noon at the First Congregational Church, which will be preceded by a short cere- mony at the residence. Rev. J. E. Bush- nell of the English Lutheran Church, of which the deceased was a communicant and Rev C. H. Hobart of the First Bap- tist Church, will conduct the services at the house. o
 Oakland Lodge, F. and A M, No. 1908, of which deceased was a member, will have charge of the services at the church and cemetery. Rev. pr. J. K. Mclean will officiate. The ladies of the Fabiola Hospital Association will meet at the Ho- tel Metropole at 1:30 o'clock, and from there will attend the funeral at the church. At different times MT. Delger do- mated 0,000 to this association.
 The pallbearers have been selected, as follows William R. Davis, w. Frank Pierce, Wallace Everson, J. Everding, F. K Shattuck, H. P Taft c. H. Smith. H. A. Powell, Thomas Crellin, E. c. Sessions, Victor H. Metcalf and William Ruther-
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-27
Water Will Be Scarce.

BERKELEY, April 26.-Health Officer Powell of Berkeley is fearful of disas- scarcity of water that prevails this wear in the university town. He has urged the Town Trustees to immediately construct sewer in Irving street on account of the ity.
 In his report to the Trustees Dr. Row ell says:
 would further suggest that some action be taken by your honorable board restricting the use of water for purposes of irrigation while our sewers require flushing during this dry sea son more than ever: It seems a cruel waste of water to allow the hose to play for hours upon lawns and gardens.
 All sanitary precautions against levers should be taken. and the fact borne in mind that clean sewers are more important to the health of the community than attractive lawns and flower beds.
 I regard the water problem to-day as most serious from a sanitary standpoint and worthy of vigorous restrictive measures in relation
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-27
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.
0 o o o o O o o o o o 0 o 0 0 0 o THE MAN WHO TRAINED SAMPSON Chaplain J, s. Wallace, an ex-PFOfessor of An napOliS, Speaks Bluntlu of His Ideas Of
 the War With Spain.

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The San Francisco call., 1898-04-27
Berkeley News Notes.
WELBURN'S BoNDSMEN. The Suits to Collect for Norton's De- falcation Will Be Pushed by the
 United States Attorney.

Despite the bill introduced by Congress- man Loud in Congress yesterday provid- ing for the release of the bondsmen from their obligations caused by the embezzle- ments by Cashier Norton under Collector of Internal Revenue Osca M. Welburn, the Federal authorities in this city pro- pose to prosecute the suit now pending against the bondsmen of the missing Col lector Deputy United States Attorney Schlesinger said yesterday that the suit would be vigorously prosecuted and the men without doubt, unless Congress passed a relief bill exonerating the de- fendantS from paving.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-27
DAVIS ANSWERS HUBBARD.
Will Say No More Except to Answer
 Libelous Statements.
OAKLAND, April 26.-The following letter has been received from Rev. Ed wards Davis It explains itself:
OAKLAND, Cal, April

wards Davis It explains itself:
 OAKLAND, Cal, April 26, 1S9s
 Editor Call: The statement of George C. Hubbard the Monday meeting of the Christian ministers, as reported in today S Call. can be better appreciated In view of the following fact, The party mentioned re- signed his eldership perforce. and but few months ago was regularly dismissed from membership in the Central Christian Church by the unanimous recommendation of every other officer and the unanimous vote of the congregation. He objects to the editor of our denominational paper allowing complimentary notice regarding myself. I am sorry such Is so displeasing. It Is grievous that small gratifed that Rev. W. B. Berry and others had the courage 10 desire justice and to await action on discussion until something authorita- tive is presented against me. l hope I shall not be compelled to make further statement in the press until some one charge has been communicated to me. No definite charge has vet been received. But I understand that method. for inuendo is more effective than de, finite statement.
 Some of my brethren are certainly not act ing in a manner conducive to my loyalty to Christian fraternity, were not my faith in Christ made more secure by every assailment Pre-eminently for the peace and power of Christianity personal quarrels should be kent from publicity and. therefore, unless in the refutation of libel on my character I shall moi further speak until before a justly con stituted committee
 EDWARDS DAVIS
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-27
Crushed by a Truck.

Arthur Eleston. seven years of age, was knocked down and run over by a truck near his home at Freelon street early last evening. Upon examination at the Receiving Hospital it was discovered that about the limbs and body, and the left ear was almost torn from the head. It is possible internal injuries may have been sustained. The injured boy recently moved with his parents fro-l Vallejo to this city.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-27
Director Gray's Presentation

tbe 9AKhAHP; i6booS 3a1a April 2sDirector Gray of with the pupils of the CentraI Ero sn Iavor School just now. They are stndvine nf9L5 SPan ba and its history and to interest photographs @ m of the fhf dv sGao9 d} with large of the Alhambra and bIue-print aa ,,ara ana of the palace, with explanatorv info piaIS F, haindisiomely inii, framed He gave thee the class tsls the success of the American n pro' ouic@teq @ navy. This brought forth tremendous anu anu plause. He also left a set of photoero rb- a Of the American navy as a further teeti9 monial Of his interest in the work
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-27
Grand Jury in Session.

OAKLAND, April 26.-The Grand Jury held a session of four hours this after w Baker, Edwin Goodall and w F.
 Whittier. all interested In the Contra Costa Water Company Baker was ques- etUne officers on inc h wate saye aae resolution and ordinance; what he knew in regard to the combine between the two
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-27

companies, which resulted in the raise of rates and uniformity of prices. His an swers to these were not learned, but Goodall and Whittier professed ignorance regarding the actions of the com panies' officers. as well as the purpose of the fund raised by assessing the stock holders.
 Demands Heavy Damages.
 OAKLAND. April 26. Mrs. Frances Taylor has instituted legal proceedings to collect $10,00O damages for malicious mis- chief from James H. Greeley. This is the outcome of the celebrated CreeleyTaylor reside on Myrtle street, between Twenty sixth and Twenty-eighth. They disagreed and fence was built between them by Creley that shut out the sun. light and all view of his neighbors. The Taylors tore it down and Greeley had Mrs. Fay Tor arrested for malicious mischief The testimony in the Police Court was of such a character that Judge Allen dismissed the defendant. Now comes this suit.
 Fabiola Derby Day.
 OAKLAND, April 26-Thomas H. Will Hams to-day notified the Fabiola Hospi- Club had designated May fl for it's annual Derby day. The ladies will hold a pub lie meeting at the Hotel Metropole Fri day morning at 10 o'clock to prepare for the event. The time is short, but 1t is expected that newspaper notices will reach every one interested, and that a
 
 card will include some of the best races of the season.
 Fell and Died From the Shock.
 OAKLAND, April 26.-An inquest was held tonight on the body of Ellen Smith the young girl who fell down the steps at the rear of her home on Sunday There was nothing sensational in the testimony and pr. Buteau was the chief witness. He from shock oceasioHed i5 by the the fai, I Glad aad the verdict Of the jury was Tn accordance with the medical testimony.
 Gessler Fired Two Shots.
 OAKLAND, April 26-The trial of Hugo Gessier' charged with assault with intent to Kill George T. Fink on the Redwood road on March last, was begun before Judge $. P. Hall this morning.
 Oakland News Items. (, OAKLAND, April 2s.-Rev. George swan, rector of St. Marks Episcopal Church, Berkeley. has been appointed guardian of little Ruth Merrill, the four Berkeley recently by Mrs. L. A. Prescott. Charles Cunningham. twelve-year-old Schoolboy, was arrested this morning by Detectives Shorey and Quigley for hiring a bicycle and failing to return it.
 Word has been received from Dutch Flat that Rev. George w. Beatty, former lyy pastor of the, Chester-street M E. church; was nearly drowned recently lh the Middle Fork of the American River. The missionary boat Pitcairn has been repainted and is being put in repairs for another trip. She has been on the mud flats opposite Adams wharf for the past year
 Judge Allen to-day dismissed George Watson of SIS Adeline street, who was charged with tearing down a placard did not show that Smith had been au- thor1zed to paste the placard.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-27
LOST HIS DIAMOND PIN. Peter Jackson, the Pugilist, Has Trouble With One Lottie
 Douglas.

Peter Jackson, the pugilist, reported to the police headquarters on Monday that he had lost a diamond pin valued at s15O in a Mission-street saloon. Detectives Gibson and Egan were detailed on the case. and later in the evening arrested a woman who gave the name of Lottie Douglas and was in the saloon with Jack searched a pawn ticket for a ring was found in her possession. and charges of grand larceny and vagrancy were placed against her.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-27
ILLEGALLY LANDED,
Boatswain An Dye of the Beigic Caught After He had Escaped
 From the Steamshin

The second boatswain of the Belgic was An Dye, a Chinaman. Being simply a member of the crew and laborer he was not entitled to land. but he deserted the to keep out of the way until yesterday, when he was apprehended by Customs Inspector J. E. Mullen at the Broadway dock The prisoner was handed over to Deputy Surveyor of Customs Chauncey M St. John, who placed him on board the Rio de Janeiro in charge of the officers of the steamship company.
 He will be taken back to China as a memher of the crew.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-27
The Charter Can Be Had.

Official copies of the proposed new char ter in pamphlet form, containing also a complete index, may be had without charge, upon application at the office of the Merchants Association, Mills build Ing, seventh floor. room 8.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-27
Held for Burglary.

answer before the Superior Court by Judge Low on a charge of burglary in $20O0 bonds. He broke into the art studio of Mrs. Perley and Mrs. Culps at 215 Post street and stole a quantity of articles
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-27

At the regular weekly drill of Company D, B. B., of the Eighth-avenue M. E. Church, Saturday evening, the members vices to Governor Budd for duty. The or ganization of this body was effected Sep tember IS, 1891, and it would form the nu- cleus of splendid company, consisting, it does, of young men of the proper age and height. In the competitive drills and at the target they have never been defeated A large number of graduate members have signifed their intention to enlist with the company should its ser vices be accepted.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-27
MILITIA READY FOR THE CALL Oakland Guardsm en Will Object to Strange
 Officers. Want to Be Commanded by the Men Who Have
 Trained Them.
The Boys Brigade Has Rendered. It's Organization to Governor Budd
 :Or Service.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 QnS RrnadWav Anril 26


 There is no lack of patriotism in Ala meda County, and while Pleasanton is trying to organize volunteer brigade ot 100 the National Guard com~anies in Oak land are constantly around their barracks drilling nearly every evening and anX- iously awaiting t4-e call to arms, which they expect hourly.
 Company A, Fifth Infantry, N. G. C.. is anxious that should it take the field it will be with its full complement of l03 men. We have 6S members on our rolls" said ono of the officers to-day, ''and are now deluged with applications for enlistment from well drilled eX-mem- bers, who want to re-enlist in case the company is called in:o active service. Other applications are on file from men who desire to go to the front. Of course the preference will be given to eX-mem- bers where the age does not bar them, if they are otherwise physically quail fed"
 There is only one probability that may dampen the ardOr Hf the Oakland militia. It is that should they go into 1& camp rdie{ lhey graduate. This is an ob)ecuon Whlcn has been generally discussed. The boys are very loyal to their officers and Will rebel against their being subsututed py strangers whom they do not Know ana might not respect
 Company A expresses a very strong sentiment in regard to its officers, and all the members are generally aVerSe to having regular army officers as captains over them. The company is looking for ward confidently to being ordered into service by the' Governor very soon-
 Major Hays is particularly proud or the spirit existing in his command, and says that when the Governor asks for the number and character of troops aValia- ble. Company A will make fine show ing.
 B. NJ. Connor of Pleasanton Is so i'm bued with the war spirit that he has is sued the following call:
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-27
Alameda News Notes.

ALAMEDA. April 26.-Gin Sing was ar- rested this morning by Officer Anderson for selling lottery tickets.
 A couple of San Francisco reporters who sought to interview the Widow Ryer last evening on the subject of the suit were driven away from the house by a coachman and a bulldog. Mrs. Ryer pos luVely. declined to be Interviewed
 An interesting programme has been prepared for the school children's annual plGIic at Leona Heights next Saturday. John Lubben, one of the party whom GIloer took out into the wilderness of the nortl%est on a wild goose chase, has re- turned home and will remain He says ing. '14 -'e
 It has been ascertained that Jack Crow Icy, one of the men accused by Eddie es hegIS tts or Participating in the disposition or ms mothers alleged murdered body. was not in Alameda at the time the ,ord Moln%n to. onisappeared and had not been sI The Comedy Club Thespians gave their rnol rrrsL HoIdion, PHTTIdueition of Sunset and 'The evening to good audience. ihS'ii ias'
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-27
Masters Succeeds Hopper.

BERKELEY, April 26-Stuart G. Mas ters, '00 was to-day elected editor of the Occident to succeed James Hopper, who terms. R. w. Fully, '01, was elected manager, to succeed Roy E. Dickerson. The following officers of the Occident dent, R. W. Fully; vice-president, E. E.. Christensen; secretary. A. J. Cloud; audit ing committee-Paul Sinsheimer and c. D. Thomas; membership committee-P. Be- vile and Roy E. Dickerson.
 Berkeley News Notes.
 BERKELEY, April 26-Miss CIotilde Adelaide Grunsky was to-day installed as president of the Associated Women Students of the University of California.
 Henry w. Stuart. U. c. '94. has been honored by being made fellow in philos- ophy at the Washington University of St. Louis.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-27
Davis Club Organized.

ALAMEDA, April 26.-After holding two preliminary meetings the Alameda
 Davis Club was permanently Organized last evening by the election of the follow ing officers: G. A. Bordwell, president; G. W. c. Baker, vice president; H. l.. Zim- merman. secretary; J. A. Remmell. treas urer; executive committee - Colonel George Babcock, F. J. Whiting, Colum- bus Bartlett. D. T. Hard and F. H. Kel- the club, and all are enthusiastic in sup port of their choice for the GoYernorshin
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-27
To Cure a Cold in One nau

Take Laxative Promo Qulnine Ia blets All dr,,v- Rists refund the money if it falls to eure st The genuine has L. B. c. on eac, tablet. -''
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-27
FOR SAN JOSE. LOS GATOS and SANTA fFu7

Steamer AIviso leaves Fer I daily Sundays excepted) at 10 a. m. Alviso daily (Saturdays excepted) at p. m. Freight and passengers Fare between San Francisco and Alviso 50c to San Jose 75c. Clay street. Pier l. 41 North First street. San Jose.