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The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07
MERCHANTS ASK 4
 GENERAL HOLIDAY
"Tunnel Day" at the RaceTrack to Be Made an Event of
 Importance.
Tho Exchange Has Outlined a Plan That Should Insure Big Re-
 ceipts.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

Oakland Off1ce San Francisco Call,
 9OS Broadway, April G.
 If the tunnel road which is planned to connect Alameda and Contra Costa coun- ties be not soon built 1t will not be the fault of the Merchants Exchange or of The Tunnel Road Day at the race track has not yet been set, but will be agreed upon this week.
 The committee of the Merchants Ex- change has made the following report:
 There Is no time to be lost. Preparations should be made at once. As soon as the day is ready for sale. Then the Mayor should be asked to declare 1t a legal holiday. Proprietors of stores. factories, mills and shops should be asked to close their places of business. The ladies of the Ebell Society and all other ladies' organizations should be asked to participate tions. the Acme. Reliance Turner's, Young Mems Institute, Young Mems Christian Asso- citation and Good Roads Association, and all other societies which have not been heretofore mentioned should consider themselves invited from Berkeley, Alameda. san deandro and the
 San Francisco can also afford to donate handsomely, for 1t will open pleasure drive for her people and the many tourists stopping at her hotels. four-ln-hand drive with an easy grade that will bring them to the top of Wbo Wboh have paep been witnesses that sunset or sunrise at that particular spot is worth half of persons life This certainly ought to be a great inducement for San Francisco to assist
 If this plan, as pictured, Is carried out. there can be little doubt that the amount re- quired for building the tunnel can be raised in a day, and no one will be any poorer. and the S1 invested will bring interest at the rate of 100 per cent Last but not least, the press must be asked to assist, for it lies In their power to make success perfect. Your committee knows that the press has been in the lead for years, pointing out the benefits which would be de- rived in both counties by closer communication and better roads. All of our local and also the Gau Frap na have editorials time and again and your committee asks the gentlemen kindly to keep it up.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07
HE CLAIMS A
 BIG FORTUNE William F. Barker Needs but Two Certificates of
 Proof Inherits Through Brother Who Has Just Died in
 Missouri.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,


 A certificate of his mothers marriage and one of his own birth are all that stand between William F. Barker of this city and an English estate of large pro- portions. This is the story told by that gentleman to-day, and he gave the par ticulars in the most minute detail.
 This good fortune comes to him through the death of his cousin, George T. Barker, at Jefferson City, Mo, three weeks ago.
 The deceased was the heir to the for tune, and his cousin in this city asserts that he had made all proofs to the satis- faction of the Court of Chancery in Eng land, and the case had been settled in his favor. The London barrister, Sir Will liam Humphreys, attended to the legal work for the Missourian, and assured him before his death that he could step into possession of his estate whenever he saw fit to come to that country. But he never visited the domain which is now claimed under the English law of succession by w. F. Barker.
 MT. Barker starts away back in 1913 to trace his relationship to the estate. In that year a son of Sir John Barker, of Ireland, committed suicide, leaving the Barker estate. By a series of marriages which are fully set forth by Sir William Humphrey, the Davidson estate of Scot land and the Essex estate of England have been consolidated and are now one
 The Countess of Melrose married into the family, and should Barker and his oldest son die, the Melrose Tobacco Com pany would be the next heir, through that marriage But this is not likely to hap pen as MT. Barker is pushing everything to secure control of the estate. He says he will have an attorney of San Fran cisco attend to the legal points, but he Is already in correspondence with Sir William Humphrey. The papers upon which 1t is claimed that George Barker made his proofs are in Los Angeles now and will be turned over to his attorney on their arrival here.
 "The British Court of Chancery meets in July" said MT. Barker, this afternoon and then we will know whether we car secure the estate without litigation. was in England in 1887 and saw the do- main, and was told by Sir Humphrey thai it was a very large one as well as valu- able. The matter had then just been taken out of the courts. We hope tc avoid going into chancery, which would ruin our chances of ever getting it ir my lifetime.
 ''Until July I shall contain myself tr patience, but when the whole matter is settled I expect to go at once to take charge of the estate. I want 1t under stood that I have received nothing from the estate, nor will unless l get the whole"
 MT. Barker is a hard-working mechanic living in North Oakland, with his wife and family. Should his hopes be realized the windfall will come at most oppor- tune time, as he is nearing the age where making a living for his family Is some what of a hardship.
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Berkeley News Notes.

BERKELEY, April 6.-There will be a review and inspection of the cadets at the university next Monday morning at command the two battalions and Lieu tenants Budd and Eastman will act as adjutants. Major Love H. Miller will act as lieutenant-colonei.
 The semi-annual supper of the college T. M C. A. was held this evening at Stiles Hall. Over 100 students were pres ent. Brief speeches were made by Pro- lessor E B; Ciappp tpa ana atb1atfa others ,..,o. will be held on Friday morning at 11:15 in Stiles Hall for the purpose of 'jollying up'' the baseball players in anticipation of the game agalnst stanford Saturday. which is the first of the intercollegiate series.
 The university basketball team to-day defeated a team of young ladies from the cisco, by a score of 10 to 1. The Berkeley girls are training systematically and practicing songs and yels for their game with the Nevada University girls next Fellows Hall, San Francisco.
 The April number of the University Magazine appeared to-day. It contains ar ticles by Professor. Isaac ,Flagg on "The Till '95, on Harvard as State Univer- sity.'' The magazine, with this issue. be- comes the official organ of the associated alumni of the university.
 
 the doubles will be held next Saturday morning at the Madison Courts, Oak land. California representatives for the intercollegiate tournament will be chosen.
 On Friday evening the various Christian Endeavor societies of the Berkeley Union will hold a social at the First Congrega- tional Church. The following newly elect ed officers of the union will be installed dent. w. M. Martin; secretary. Miss Ruth Engle; treasurer, A. W. Naylor
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07

been placed on Fourteenth street, near Broadway, and in the near future the Oakland Transit Company, successors or the Realty Syndicate, will run the Ala meda cars from Broadway to Washington street on Sixth, thence to Fourteenth ana Broadway Therc they will switch across and run back again. Transfers will be issued to all lines crossed belonging to the Oakland Transit Cor-pany. The company is putting in a large amphitheater at Oakland Park. formerly known as Blair Park and will enlarge the dancing pa vilion and orchestra platform. The reg ular Sunday afternoon concerts will be resumed at Leona Heights Sunday.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07
SEWING TO BE TAUGHT. Girls in the Public Schools to Re ceive Instructions in the
 Useful Art

ALAMEDA. April 6.-At a meeting of the Board of Education last evening a committee of ladies was in attendance and urged upon the board the project of establishing classes in the schools for the purpose of teaching the girl pupils how to sew. was pointed out that this was a very necessary accomplishment and that many pupils did not receive instruc- tion at home, while having no time to attend a regular sewing school The committee offered to stand all the ex- pense necessary for establishing the class, and upon this showing the board voted to allow the instruction to be given. It is proposed to have two lessons each week, of half an hour duration in the higher grades and twenty minutes in the lower.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07
Clement and Thomas.

OAKLAND, April 6.-The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners was re- organized to-day, in acordance with the annual custom. Mayor Thomas nomi- mated City Engineer Clement. MT. Dow declined to vote, and Clement voted LOT himself. MT. Dow said he desired to have nothing to do in the premises, and told the two members to vote for themselves.
 When the Board of Works met this af- ternoon Mayor Thomas was reelected president by the votes of himself and Mir Clement.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07
Estaba Asks for Delay.

OAKLAND, April 6.-Joaquin Estaba surprised the court this mornin~ when he was arraigned for the murder of Charles E. Gates, the tamale man, by asking that the case be continued for a month, to enable him to secure an at torney, As he confessed to the crime at the time, the court questioned him closely ms to his ability to secure funds for an attorney. His only answer was tha. he had friends, who he hoped would help him. Juuge Ellsworth finally consented 10 weeks continuance, with the under standing that he would appoint an at torney for Estaba should he not secure one by that time.
 w. W. Foote Has Gastric Fever.
 OAKLAND, April 6.-W. ". Foote is confined to his bed with an attack of gas tric fever, and Dr. D. D. Crowley has for bidden any one being admitted to his room He went home Friday night com plainlng, and has not been out since Dr. crowley says he cannot get out for two weeks at the best He was engaged in Ihe Martin damage suit now being heard by Judge ogden, but his partners have been compelled to handle the case alone Alameda Cars on Washington Street. ,. OAKLAND. April 6.-Switches have
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07
TECHNICAL FIGHT BEGUN.
Demurrer to the Indictment Charg-
 ing Harry Thomas With Crime.

OAKLAND, April 6.-Harry W. Thomas secreta.y of the Board of Public Works and son of Mayor Thomas, appeared in Judge Ellsworths court this morning to plead on the indictment returned by the Grand Jury for suuornation of perjury but his attorneys .emurred to the ndict- ment, and the case was continued until next Wednesday at 10 o'clock.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07
GARDNER HAS TOLD TWO
 ROMANCES The Ex-POlice Clerk Is in a Very Tight
 Box. Inspector Maloon Relates His Experience of a
 Year Ago.
To Several People Gardner Has Denied His Latest
 Testimony.
WAS THOMAS DEFENDER.
A Development of the City Hall Scandals That Savor of Con-
 spiracy.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

sos Broadway, April 6.
 The Grand Jury now has to deal with many suggestions of perjury and unless appearances are very deceptive Harry Thomas will soon have company in so far as being indicted is concerned.
 The latest story, which was partly told to the Grand Jury before 1t ad- journed and which will be completed tomorrow, Is that of License Inspector Maloon. whose testimony flatly contra diets some of the stories credited to Charles B. Gardner, ex-clerk of the Chief of Police. he matter concerns the loans and subscriptions said to have been engineered in the interest of Mayor Thomas by Gardner.
 In an interview published Sunday Gardner said:
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07
Sued for Legal Services.

J. B. Skinner, assignee of the claim of John H. Dickinson, commenced suit yes- terday against the Pacific Fruit Company to recover a balance of S12S3 10. claimed to be due for legal services rendered.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07
Had His Thumb Broken.

BERKELEY, April 6.-"Dick" Mott 99, the substitute catcher of the varsity baseball nine. had the bone of his righ ing off the bat. As a result of the blov the bone was driven clear through tn, flesh. Mott was taken to the gymnasium to have his hand attended to. He vii be unable to play any more this season His forced withdrawal will leave nobod, to take Mein's place behind the bat il case of an accident to the latter.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07

When this story was first told some weeks ago Gardner was interviewed by the Oakland Tribune and on March 25 the following appeared in that paper:
 Rumors of other requested loans have been in circulation on the streets to-day, one of the principal ones being that Charles Gardner, clerk of Chief of Police Lloyd, had gone around with subscription list in the interests of the Mayor.
 Gardner was indignant when spoken to in regard to the matter, and made an emphatic denial.
 '.I have paid the Mayor n6thing,'; he said, "and I have loaned him nothing. He has never spoken to me of money matters, and know of no one to whom he has. I know abso- lutely nothing of any money trans actions in which the Mayor is inter ested. I have never bought shares in a mine from the Mayor or any agent of his, and I did not know that he had anything to do with mine. This is the first I have heard of any sub scription list, and I am just as un- familiar with the business affairs of Harry Thomas as I am with those of his father"
 Before the Grand Jury Gardner it is said, substantiated the story told by him to the newspapers.
 Gardner has prevaricated hugely,
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07

R. Pahl's 8 Shoes always on hand Agency ". L. Douglas Shoess 324 Kearny'
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07
Oakland News Items.

OAKLAND, April 6.-The Unitarian church has been granted permission to mortgage its property for s20,0OO at per cent interest, to pay off a mortgage que.
 The West Oakland Improvement Club discussed the proposed Twelfth street ex- tension and wharf proposition last even- ing. They desire to see 1t reality Tn the near future.
 'The Mysterious MT. Bugle' will be presented at the Macdonough Theater on Thursday night by John Holland and an excellent company. It Is comedy which will please many of the patrons the house.
 Police Sergeant John Morrison had to search the hold of barge in the dark last night to secure Charles Haggerty wanted on warrant for petty larceny. While there he found Johanna Keefe. and took her in on a charge of vagrancy Haggerty pleade guilty to-day.
 Special Services to Close.
 OAKLAND, April 6-The special meet ings which have Deen conducted for the past three weeks at the First M E. Church will close with to-morrows serv. ices. In the afternoon MT. Yatman will speak upon the theme, The Story of MT Yatman's Preaching to the Banlsheo Lepers of Hawaii and the Kaffirs of the South African Diamond Fields" In the evening his theme will be-. What Comes After Death?" illustrated by chart). This will be his last sermon here.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

row escape from fatal fire at tho rooms of J. J. Mcdonald, on Park street. near the postoffice today. The infant son of Nc Donald was playing near coal oil stove when its clothes caught fire. Mrs Me- neighbors rushed in. They quickly ex- tinguished the fire on the child's clothes, and it was not badly burned The tank of the oil stove in some way also caught fire, and one of the men who came to the rescue threw it out of the window. In the meantime an alarm was given and the department turned out, but there was nothing for 1t to do. No damage was done and the child was not seriously in f11ro6
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07
Alameda News Notes.

ALAMEDA. April GU. c. Bates and Al Morgenstern have been elected dele gates from Halcyon Parlor, of this city, to tho Grand Parlor of the Native Sons at Nevada City.
 The Encinal Literary Society will hold an open meeting at the Congregational church parlors tomorrow night. An in- terestir~ programme has been prepared.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07

A Marrow Escape. ALAMEDA. April 6.-There was a nar-
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07
FL CAM 20,

THE POPULAR BAY RESORT. Now open every Sunday during the season. Music, Dancing. Bowling, Boating, Fishing and other amusements.
 Refreshments at city prices. Fare round trip 25c; Children. 15c including admission to grounds.
 THE STEAMER UKIAH- Will leave Tiburon Ferry at 10:30 a. m.. 1910, and D. Returning, leave Fl Campo at 1:15 a. m, 1, and
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07
EXHIBlIION OF ANIMAL TRAINING

From 10 a. m. to D. m. Daily at the
 zoo IN THE CHUTES. PROF. CANIACS PERFORMING JAGUAR AND LEOPARD, and host of attractionsi See the LIONS and the LAMB. Side by Side. Feeding of the Carnivora at and 10:30 p. Open Daily from 10 a. m. to 11:30 D. m. 1oc to All, including Zoo, etc.; Children, Sc. CALCUTTA receives afternoons and evenings.
The times., 1898-12-18

are to be two stories and cellar with
porches bays, latrobes, and other modern
fixtures.
The Southern Railroad Company, which
owns the building now used as a printing
shop by R. H. Darby, has recently pur-
chased the old dwelling adjoining their
office. IN Thirteenth Street, and this. with
the E Street building viii be removed to
make room for the extension of the cor
ner structure.
Architect Ewald Schmidt has plans for
a dwelling F. g. Dieterich will put UP in
South A Street. opposite Lincoln Park. 1t
Is to be three stories and basement, WITH
red brick and brown stone front, bay win
dow, tiled bath. gas range. hot water
heat, etc.
Herman D. waibridse win build six flne
dwellings in Sixteenth Street. between
The times., 1898-12-18

Grant and Lowell Streets. Ihgleside. They
are to be put up in pairs on colonial lines.
two stories. cellar and attic. and will
have attractive exteriors, in which brick.
stone and rough casting will be used. The
plans are being made by Architect Glenn
Brown.
The plans for the addition to the Girls
Reform School are to be prepared by
Architect James G. Hell. This annex will
be probably three stories In height and
Will cost about $4,000.
George N. Saegmuller win erect a two
story and basement dwelling at No. 1ls
Maryland Avenue southwest. The plans
are being made by Architect "A. Goenner.
The plans for the Loyejoy school are
almost completed by Architect T. J. d.
Fuller, and will go to the District Com
sfoners for approval early this week.
The times., 1898-12-18
S1.25 gloves. 81.

structure with pebble-dashed walls. The
plans were made by Architect w. B.
Wood.
Prof. Elmer II. Gates will build an ad-
ditional laboratory near the one he now
owns at Chevy Chase Circle. This viii
be neat appearing edifice in the Spanish
style, one story, with shingle roof. pebble
dashed exterior. steam heat and electric
lights. The plans are in the hands of
Architects Dom and Wood
In addition to the three dwellings he is
now building in Street near North Capt.
toll Street. r. E. Middaugh Will put up
six more OF the same character. They
are to be two stories and cellar and will
contain modern, improvements. T. II
Haislip Is the architect.
The times., 1898-12-18

Plans have been prepared for six two
story and cellar residences to be built
at the corner of First and Seaten Streets
northwest, by ]. NJ. Henderson.
Two fiat houses are to be erected north
of Dupont Circle from plans made by
Architects Speiden G. Speiden. One in
Nineteenth Street Is to be three stories
and cellar. 20 by 100 feet. with bay front
of press brick and brown stone and will
have steam heat and other comforts. 1t
will cost $4,000. The second will be put
up on Twentieth Street and will be four
stories and cellar, "a by 1oS feet, with
light brick front trimmed with Euclid
sandstone. and 1t will also have steam
heat and like appointments. 1t Is esti-
mated to cost about $4,000
w. n. Clayton will build two frame
cottages at Brightwood Park from plans
made by Architect Edward Woltz. They
The times., 1898-12-18
ST 24-in. blk. duchesse, 69e.

We can offer you a silk bargain Mon
day that passes all bounds-the banner
value of the season unquestionably.
We secured a lot of 25 pieces of 81
inch pure. all silk black satin duchesse.
which was intended to sell at a dollar
a yard-at such figure as to enable
us to offer 1t now at 69c n yard. Twen-
ty-five pieces Of 1t was all we could
get. and when that's gone you'll have
to pay regular price. F's the extra
soft, fine, closely woven grade. best
Lyons dyed-lustrously fine-and guar
anteed not to spit or pull in the seams.
Every yard guaranteed for wear. and
every yard purest silk. There's big
saving in every yard at such price
as we quote.
The times., 1898-12-18
BUILDING NOTES.

Much Activity Among Property
Owners and Architects.
Architects Carrere G. Hastings. of New
York. have commenced the plans for the
handsome house that Mrs. Mary Scott
Townsend viii build at the corner of Mas
sachusetts and Florida Avenues. AS this
house Is designed to have a porte-cochere.
consent of the adjoining property owners
will have to be obtained for such q pro-
lection and until that is done no permit
will be issued. The projection plan has
been sent TO the District Commissioners.
The Chevy Chase Land Company will
put up waiting room and office building
north Of the circle. Il is to be one story
The times., 1898-12-18
75c 2l-in blk. taffeta silk, 49c.

We have Just secured Is pieces of fine
quality rustling Swiss taffeta silk, 81
inches wide-which was never intend
ed to sell for any less than 75c yard
which we bought low enough to en-
able us to offer it at 19c a yard in
stead. This is nothing at all like the
fimsy inferior taffetas. sold at SINH
lar prices elsewhere-but extra fine
rustling aualiay. full p inches wide,
at i9c.
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59c and 69c silks, 49c.

On center bargain table in the silk
department you'll find a splendid gath
ering of high grade silks. consisting
of 1000 yards of brocaded satin da-
masse, and plain and two-toned taffeta
silks. worth 59c and CSC a yard, which
We shall offer Monday at the uniform
price of 49c n yard. The former is in
the most beautiful designs imaginable,
in shades of cardinal cerise. light blue,
corn, white, turquoise, pink, lavender.
etc, and the latter is in the richest
combinations and effects seen this sea-
son. The taffeta is extra fine, rich,
lustrous finished sort. soft and dura-
BILE. A splendid gift for any woman
one you can feel proud of.
The times., 1898-12-18
HER CONDITION Is SERIOUS.
An Aged Woman InhaIes nIuminat.
ing Gas.

Mrs. Mary Throckmorton, who gave
her age as seyenty-one years. was yes
terday the victim of what may prove to
be fatal accident. She is in critical
conIdtior. Her unfortunate condition is
the result OF inhaiing a great quantity of
Illuminating gas.
Mrs. Throckmorton resides at No. 121
G Street southeast. Yesterday morning.
when Mamie Thomas. a colored chamber
maid. went to her room she discovered.
Mrs. Throckmorton In an unconscious
condition. The gas 5et was partially
turned on. DR.. Charles r. Luce was sum-
moned and administered restorataves.
The times., 1898-12-18
81 black goods. Csc.

We have punched a lot of fine black
dress fabrics, not yard of which is
worth less than dollar, and Monday
you may take your choice for 6sc yard
In the lot are 54-inch all wool black
cheviots. 54inch all wool black broad
cloth, 45-inch all wool serges. 4o-inch
all wool imported Henriettas. to-inch
all wool figured drap de alma, 45-inch
extra fine black sictian. 45-inch h:g-l
lustrous black brlliiantlnc, 40-inch
black French poplin. and i5-inch black
crepons. A good black dress pattern
makes most sensible gift-and that's
why we have made this special offer
ing for gift hunters.
The times., 1898-12-18

After several hours of hard work the
woman was restored to consciousness.
Mrs. Throckmorton has 10 relatives in
the city and a communication was sent to
a grandson Whitlock Throckmortou. of
New York. acquainting him with the aged
lady's condition He arrived last night
and at once secured for his grandmother
the care which her case requires.
The times., 1898-12-18
Great chance for holiday skirt and waist buying.
Serge skirts, 1898.

A splendid line of ladies'
black and blue serge skirts
made of all wool material
and trimmed with two rows
of satin stripes. forming
flounce-as well made as a
a lot of skirts costing double
offered for $2sS.