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The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23
BOOKSELLERS EXCITED. Much Interest Taken in the Case of
 Richard Creighton.

In view of the conviction of Dan Crow ley, the bookseller. by a jury in Judge Campbelrs court Monday afternoon. much interest was shown in the case Of Richard Creighton. in Judge Lows court vesterdav afternoon. After the venire of thirty had been exhausted only four had been accepted and the case was con tinued till this afternoon. when other thirty jurors will be passed upon.
 The cases of Joseph Dow, charged with selling pools in the basement of the Cafe Royal, and George Wright, with buying them were called in Judge Conlan' $ court yesterday morning and continued for a week. The same action was taken in Judge Lows court in the cases of John Connolly and James F. Blanchard ar rested in ex-Senator Dunn'S room on ste venson street near Third.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23
ELECTRIC CAR SWITCHING. Complaint That the Streets Are ob-
 s+ructed While It Is Going On.

ALAMEDA. March 22.-A few weeks since the Oakland and Alameda Electric Railway changed the manner of running ifs cars It was formerly the custom of the company to run it's cars in con 3in,,ons circuit from Oakland via Ala meda back to Oakland. The change was made so that cars coming from Oakland either way would stop at the corner of Santa Clara avenue and Park street, Ala meda. switch and double back, consider ably to the obstruction of traffic at that point. The chief of the Alameda fire de- partment has entered a protest against brought up in the meeting of the City Trustees last night. The City Clerk was authorized to communicate with the rail- way company and request 1t to assist the city fin devising some means to abate a custom that endangers life and obstructs traffic. If the company does not meet inc city on the proposition an ordinance may be passed abating what now seems to be dangerous obstruction
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23

the sudden riches forced upon him, but at the same time declares that he hopes his attorneys have made no mistake ln the affair.
 Thomas J. Thompson and John Goss, the attorneys, have secured all the eVl- dence in the case, and declare that IL IS only a matter of the time required 10 probate the estate when Tony will be in possession of one of the finest farms in Merced county. It was through them that Tony first learned of his uncle s death and his own good fortune. At frst he would not believe it, but as the evl- dence accumulated he was forced to see he was the man to whom It belonged
 Francisco Burlety, his mothers pro- ther and Antone Sarrubba, two Italians, located upon Government land in Merced County late in the '70s and cultivated quarter of a section together. Ihls, Tn time, was proved up and kept well culti- vated. Burlety saved enough money 10 return to Italy. He left his partner in sole charge, and on reaching home went into business there. About two years ago he died and it is claimed now that he Iett s10 900 there. But that is not certain. Ills family had died and no one knew or any heirs. His partner here kept the Merced County farm until he died last year. IL was in the settling up or Sarruboa es- tate and an attempt to borrow some money for running expenses that it was found that he was not the sole owner or the estate. The undivided half interest or the OSCSdSGQ No%' NASNNf SASN and an attempt made to find an heir. :,
 The appraiser of the estate estimated the 160 acres of land to be worth $l2O,Oo0 last summer, and Messrs. Thompson and Goss believe that Tony will secure half of this, if not the $10,000 in Italy. They are pushing the matter as speedily as possibly.
 Ambrose, or Tony as his friends call him, is the father of five children, living at 754 Brush street. He is member or the Christian Endeavor Society of the First Presbyterian Church. and when he he was converted the matter of working on the Sabbath had to be settled. He knew Sunday was the best day of the week in his business. It brought in several times as much as any other day, and with a wife and five children to feed and clothe he could not make up his mind to throw away that amount of money. lie tried to get something else to do and sell out, but in this he was unsuccessful. He then ar ranged to get off Sunday, as financial loss to himself and gain to his partner, all but one Sunday in the month. This he has kept up. and he feels that he is soon to be relieved entirely, in way that looks as if it was in consideration of his faithfulness to his belief.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23
Who Is to BlameP

[. c. Burtin, 142615 Jackson street, called at police headquarters yesterday morning and demanded to know why the warrant sworn out by him few days ago for the arrest of William Howard allowed to leave San Quentin Monday, after serving a term for grand larceny. Burtin could not get any satisfaction. Some one is to blame for allowing the scoundrel to escape and Burtin means to see who the party is. Burtin went on Towards bonds in September, 1896. and while at liberty he and com parlion named McCarty broke into Bur. fms house and stole a large quantity of ieyualrX
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23
at her home 15s2 Railroad avenue, last

at her home. 1882 Railroad avenue, last evening.
 A company has been organized to manu- facture the car lenders patented by l: P use on the street cars here The lenders will be introduced in the East.
 The new license ordinance was adopted by the City Trustees last evening. There were only a few minor changes from the figures already published.
 The Alameda Driving. Association has elected the following officers for the en- suing year: President, John Thoms; vice. president, Charles s. Neal; secretary, B. o. Gott; treasurer, I. l.. Borden.
 At a meeting last evening the City Trus, tees recommended that more lights and more benches be placed in the park. It is thought that there will be objection to more lights.
 The Alameda Recreation Club Is making preparations on a grand scale for mu- sicale to be given at Arnory Hall, Thurs day evening.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23
CITY HALL SCANDALS.
The Grand Jury Inquires Into the
 Alleged Sale of Positions.

OAKLAND, March 22.-The Grand Jury has begun an investigation into the all legged sale of positions In the Oakland police and fire departments. The inquis- itors this afternoon went into Dr. Stimp sons appointment as a. veterinary sur geon by the first Board of Health named only held over Sunday, but Simpson published a signed statement charging A. K. Hughson, a friend of Mayor Thom- as, with holding him up for a certain sum, which was finally reduced to S20 which he paid. This was afterwards re- funded.
 The reports that Chief Fair of the Fire Department and Chief Lloyd of the Police Department secured their positions by cash and were holding them by monthly assessments have also been taken up and an effort made to trace the rumors to their beginning. Chief Fair was exam ined at some length and others will have their turn tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23

T Davis, Salinas
 B NJ Gill, Dunsmuir w George. Sacto
 A Bernheim, Sacto E Del Boca. Paris c L. White, Sacto Miss Burge, Shanghai w Hicks & W, N ' J McArthur, s Jose
 A McSorley,S Andras V BugnoIe. South c c vicini. South Crk Mrs Hawkins, Cal P King & W, III
 C H SimoDs, Bedding J Nunan. Oregon M Steinlng s Rosa Mrs Steinin, s Rosa R Farrell. Nevada
 F schmidt, Portland A Sparks. Los Ang A Rummenberg. Cal F Clark, P Robles Miss F Bowling, Mas J A Bowling, Mass Mrs Radcliff. Mass D l. Taylor. N Y A J Hudson, Fresno w Fisher, Los Ang R A Blair. Sacto
 E. Armstrong. Woodld c .McCussion. S Cruz A Ruddendale, Pac G
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
GRAND HOTEL.

c A Holmes, Napa A Woodman & W. Cal H Edwards, S Jose J T Brown, Cal
 L Lfephart. Denver Miss Liebhart, Colo l. B Duby. Neb
 J N Anvall, Neb J Rindale. San Jose G Wood & W. s Jose J r Ellison. R Bluff NJ Isaacs, lone
 w Buckman. Sacto w c Waters, Salinas A Shfnkle. l. Gatos w M Hill. Los Ang J Mclaughlin, SRosa s B Fulton, s Rosa l. Withey. G Rapids c Ruggles, Stockton G B Powers. . Napa w BurnharI, G RpdS T Mayfield. Yougville R C. Griffin, s Jose c Hughes, Chicago B F Burch, Spokane w Gargord. Angeles Mrs Butler. Colo
 l. Walker, Denver w c Good. s Rosa Lieut. L de Wladimir&
 W. St Petersburg
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23
Auction Sales
IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE.

Hardware merchants and dealers in cutlery and paints please take notice that on March aa at Il a. rn on the premises. 101l Broadway oakland I will sell at public auction the en- tire stock of hardware, cutlery. paint and hI- lures. This stock is new and well selected. @ dfateIy Stock will be sold whole Witho't It serve or limit; sale positive
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23
Roeth,s Trial Resumed.
Wants q Parole.

ALAMEDA, March 22.-W. B. Gay. who is serving a sentence in San Quentin from he intends applying to the Board of Prison Directors for release on parole The application will be made at the meet ing on April g. Gay was recently ln- though he was the person attacked and consequently lost no credits.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23
A Big Estate for a Boot black Who Observed
 the Sabbath.
AntOne Ambrose Will Get a Fine Merced County
 Farm.
Undivided Half Interst in Quarter Section of Cultiva ated Fruit
 Lands.
Oakland ofice San Francisco Call,

A. A Ambrose, a hardworking boot black, whose stand at the corner of Thir- teenth and Broadway is patronized by hundreds who know him only by the name Tony" has been informed that he is the sole heir to a s60 900 estate left by an uncle named Francisco Burlety. He is extremely backward about talking of
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23
Dr. Chapman Retires.

OAKLAND. March 22.--Rev. E., S.. Chapman, D.D., pastor of the Market fled his people that his resignation pre- sented some time ago must be accepted. He lays down the work of the pulpit to State Anti-Saloon League The offices of the church will recommend that he be granted a six months leave of absence so as to enable him to go to Redlands and Riverside for the campaign next month and later to Washington.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23
TTnwelcome Japs Will Appeal.

Ex-Immigration Commissioner Walter, P. Stradley, O. K. McMurray and Henry Monroe, counsel for the thirty-three Japs refused a landing last Monday on the ground that they were contract iaborers, have given notice that they will appeal to the Secretary of the Treasury and the Commissioner General of Immigration against the decision of the local board or
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23
WATER RATES
 YET IN DOUBT Henne berry's Knowledge of Law Is Seriously
 Inpugned.
Prominent Lawyers to Take the Ordinance Into
 Court.
The Veto of the Mayor Is Held tc Be in Full Force and
 Effect
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

yUS There Is still a great deal of doubt in legal minds as to whether even after all the iugglery and excitement there have been any legitimate water rates fixed for the year commencing July l.
 When Henneberry handed in his reso- lution providing for the ignoring of the Mayors veto, which was passed last
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23
FOUND HER FATHER.
H. H. Craig Took the Wrong Boat
 and Created a Sensation.

OAKLAND, March 22.-H. H. Craig and daughter, Miss Addie H. Craig, left for Los Angeles this evening after quite an exciting experience. The couple are East erners who have been in San Francisco some time for the fathers health They evening for the south. At the ferry the father mysteriously disappeared and the daughter put in a night of worry.
 MT. Craig had recently suffered a stroke of apopleXy and it was feared that he might have had another, but it seems he wandered into the depot and took the mar row gauge boat for this city. The daugh- ter, taking the broad-gauge, missed him. He remained at local hotel and suppos- ing the daughter on the train wired her to await him in the south. When he of was informed of his daughters anxiety and the two were speedily reunited by aid of the telephone.
 The Tunnel Road
 OAKLAND, March 22-The joint com mittee of the Merchants Exchange and Board of Trade which mas in hand the proposition to tunnel the hills northeast of the city to make a road of easy grade into Contra Costa County have entered upon their work with renewed energy. An old resolution adopted by the Super visors December 19, 1892, has been un- earthed pledging the board to assist in tained The intention is to build the tun- mel by public subscription and then re- quest the Supervisors to accept it and maintain the approaches.
 Roeth's Trial Resumed.
 OAKLAND, .larch 22.-The trial of Supervisor Charles Roeth on an accusa- tio1 of misconduct in office, made by the Grand Jury. was resumed before Judge Ellsworth and a jury, Juror T. E. Steinmetz, who has been i'll, was present, and although Attorney A. A. Moore was enga ged in another department the court directed that the trial proceed. William Neohaus, the prosecutions first witness, who was on the stand before the long racess was on the stand all day, being cross examined His testimony was not shaken in any particular.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23
CITY CHARTER DISCUSSION. Municipal League Hears Arguments on the Proposition for New
 OrOanic Law

ALAMEDA, March 22.-At regular meeting of the Municipal League of Ala meda held last evening, among other matters of interest discussed was that of new city charter. A debate had been arranged for, E. w. Maslin having been selected to present the affirmative side of the question and Colonel J. J. Tobin to handle the negative. Mir. Maslin thought that, inasmuch as Alameda had grown to such a. pretentious size, 1t should be taken from the fif... class of chartered cities and placed in the third class, where it properly belongs. He admitted that the expense in the way of salaries would be increased about $3000 per annum, but thought that the benefits would far ex- ceed that amount.
 Colonel Tobin was a little conservative in the matter, and doubted the advisa- bility of having the people of Alameda rush into new charter scheme. He was not strictly opposed to 1t, but thought the matter should be carefully considered, fntelligently discussed and cautiously acted upon. A committee on city charte composed of MessrS. Maslin, Tobin, Sloan, Brown and Majors, was appointed to study up on the subject and report from time to time to the league.
 Alameda News Notes.
 ALAMEDA, March 22-The borax works people propose to try the experi- ment of using oil instead of coal for fuel, and if it prove successful the pottery of Clark Brothers will initiate the example.
 Miss Nellie Wigney died of typhoid fever
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23
ovERruREs FOR PEACE.
Insurance Representatives Ask A. L.
 Stone to Name His Price,

OAKLAND, March 22.-Every effort IS being made by the insurance companies in the combine to pull A. l.. Stone down on his rate cutting war. Several or the local representatives of the companies have visited MT. Stone with view or having him withdraw or join the com bine. ..., doing what any one else would have done had they been cut off as he was; IS ., HIS hs business, he said, must continue unul ne was paid for his loss. It is expected that a financial consideration will De oHereu1 e,1 MT Stone for his loss. and if 1t IS he VIII cease his rate cutting.
 However, the s25, 900 worth of business to be done with the Board Of Educatlon is thorn in the flesh with the compa- nies. They have already threateneo 10 break the combine to get this business from MT. Stone.
 Coal-Dealer Fails.
 OAKLAND, March 22.-E. A. Fish, a Well-known retail coal dealer, has turned his business over to his uncle and It IS announced that there is about 5000 in debtedness. An attachment placed on on the stock Friday may be valueless on this account
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23
For San Jose, Los Gatos 6 Santa Cruz

Steamer Alviso leaves Pier l daily Sundays excepted) at 10 a. m.; Alviso daily Saturdays excepted) at p. Freight and Passengers. Fare between San Francisco and Alviso. Soc: to San Jose. 75c. Clay street. Pier l. 4 North First street, San Jose
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23
FOR U. 5. MAYNARD AND VALLEJO.
Steamer

Mon, Tues ,, eu., Thurs. anu Sat........ 9:45 a. m., 3:l5 p. m. (S.30 ?. m- ex. Thurs.) Fridays ....................1 D. and 8:30 D.. Sundays ..................10:3 0:30 a. m and p. m Landing and Offices-Mission Dock. Pier ?.
 Teieihone Red 224i.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23

Humboldt said that a single pound of the finest spider webs would reach around the world.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23
Compaguie GeBeraIe Transatlantique.
sI0CKT0N STEAMERS

Leave Pier No. 8, Wasnine ton St., at
 D. m. Daily. FREIGHT RECElN ED UT TO 5:30 P. M. Accommodations reserved by telephone. The only line selling through tickets and giv- ing through freight rates to all points on the Valley Railroad.
 T. c. WALKER, CITY OF STOCKTON. MARY GARRATT, J. D. PETERS, TeIephone Main sos. Cal. Nav. and Impt Co.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23
O11tSlOe WIUt eItIN1tN0 S@|E|1"N' almost all around the structure
 Ernest Lunt in Oakland. 1.1yvA ANJD March 22-A fine pr(

OAKLAND, March 22.-A fine pro ,rsnne has been arranged by the Phil SSarraor1ic orchestra for its concert on Friday night at the Congregattiionall a Church This is the old Congregational ered ora from the church last fall. Beatrice Priest Fine, soprano, and Ernest Lent. the cello vfrtuoso from Leipsic, Will De the soloists and Robert c. Newell the ac- companist
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23

r Qe MaTIlHl. lSdlld J Mcintosh, Sta Rosa 'C Zimmerman. Petalma U Andrews, Stockton NJ F Howard. Hanford IC NJ Storey. Colfax O von Schuter. l. Ang H B Lyons. Chicago l. B Murphy, San Jose Is E Ballard, Snta Rosa IE G Perkins, San Jose ' HOTEL.
 F Heating, Pleasanton c A Lemp. St Louis W R Clark. Stockton L Harris, Monterey G Bollinger. s Jose A Alper. Chicago
 J Hollingsberry, Cal
 Ike Levy & W, Cal
 R Hutchison. L Gatof | J Shore, l. Gates
 R M Moore. Illinois
 Nj G Bencort, N I
 HOTEL. Miss F Allen, St Paul Miss Dolhelms. N Y E c Hazard, N Y
 Mrs Hazard. N I Dr Pierce. San Jose
 Dr Baumgarten. N Y c Converse. Boston
 Scattered & ". N Y W Warren, N Y Mrs Warren. N r
 Mrs w Badger. Mass w A Rodgers. N Y
 Mrs W Rodgers, N r l. Lubhardt. Denver
 Miss Eubhardt. Denvf c Statter, Chicago
 Mrs Statier. Chicago J W Reid. London
 Ii Darlington, Pa
 Mrs IT Darlington. Pa IL Delworth. Pa
 H A Troyter. London ] Beard. London
 T S Topin. Cal
 T NJ Gumpel. Ind U F Hinds, N Y
 T D Hoge. Seattle
 W A Bowden. s Jose
 H H Moody, Boston Mrs Moody. oston
 F Johnson. z Rafael C Moore, N Y
 Mrs Moore, N Y
 H Patton. Los AnE l. Withey. c Rapids " Barnhardt, GrandR lC H Stevens, Boston
 W B Gaitree. Wash
 Mrs Gaitree. Wash ] W Barton, Boston C H Albiers. St Louis ] A Cornell. Colo
 Mrs Connell. Colo
 R Smith. N r
 W Baumgartee. N r H Converse. Boston
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23
Uniuue Clubhouse.

OAKLAND, March 22.-With the con Realty Syndicate the old Trestle Glen resort goes out of use and new improve ments are being made at the old Pied mont Park A contract has been let for the erection of a pretty little club house at Piedmont Springs, where the hotel burned down several years ago. It IS to cost S25SS and will resemble the Oakland Golf Clubs new home.
 There is to be a main room 25x55 feet in size. where luncheon will be served It is to he furnished partly rough and partly noiished and with a double series or in- candescent lights around the caves. There will be a large kitchen and pantry, while outside wide rambling verandas running sImost all around the structure.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23
INTERSTATE
 BASKET BALL The Berkeley Girls to Play Against the Nevada
 CO-Eds. Fair Enthusiasts Busy Practicinq the Rival University
 Yells.

BERKELEY, March 22.-
 Wah hoo wah,
 Zip, boom ah
 Rah, rah, rah,
 Nevadai!
 Ha, ha- ha,
 California,
 IT. C., Berkeley.
 Zip, boom. ah.l Cheered by rival yells rising from hun dreds of feminine throats and goaded on by the sight of waving streamers of blue and gold and gold and red, eighteen fair athletic co-eds will struggle for the Cali fornia Nevada interstate basketball championship at Odd Fellows Hall next Saturday afternoon. The contest will be a unique one, it being the first inter- state athletic battle ever waged between women, so far as the Berkeley girls are aware Beside this struggle between the fair champions of commonwealths the abandoned contest between Berkeley and Stanford becomes insignificant. The Berkeley basketball players and also the coed enthusiasts who do not play are greatly excited over the coming game They have practiced the college we'll and have improvised yells to cheer on the individual players. One of the latter is as follows:
 We will win we know we will, Because our captain is Miss Brownsll, Another slogan with which the Berke- ley girls hope to cheer up the blue and
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23

For Victoria, Vancouver tB: co, Fort Town. send Seattle Tacoma. Everett. Anacortes and New Whatcom tWashl, 1S ea;, a. m. c, March 2 2. connecting at Seattle with company's steam CTS for Alaska and G. N Ky; at Tacoma with N P Ry at Vancouver with C. P. Ky.
 For Eureka Humboldt Bay). 10 a. m-, March B. g, 15 21. P. and every sixth day For Santa Cruz. Monterey. San Simeon. Cavucos Port Harford (San Luis Obispob. Gayiota Santa Barbara, Ventura, Huene-ne. San Pedro, East San Pedro Los Angelesl and Newport g a. m. March g. 6. 10. IA. 13 22. 2G. an and every fourth day thereafter.
 For San Diego. stopping only at Port Har- ford fSan Luis Obispo), Santa Barbara. Port Io, Ins Angeles and Redondo Q1os Angelss). II a. m. March 4. S.. F. It. 2o' A. @S. ana every For Ensenada, Magdalena Bay Bay san san, Jose & del ,ia and Guaymas (Mex), 10 a. m. March s, AnriI q and 2d of each month thereafter:
 The company reserves the right to change without previous notice steamers, sailing dates e'1I TICKET OFFIOE-Palace Hotel. New Montgomery street. .
 GOODALL. PERKINS x CO., Oen. As.s.,
 10 Market street. San Franctsco-
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23
NEW WESTERN HOTEL.

" A~e~ A 1T C Geducef. Sacto F Remand, Sacto J Watson. Napa H A KEouse. Honduras s M Jones & W, Mass c Hatch. Cal w E Armstrong & W, Montana
 ! Williams. Cal J A Cundall. l. Ang J Burke. Rio Vista
 BALDWI. D Earl. Chicago NJ F Harris, Oakland W E Rankin. L Gatos L Thomas, Oakland H Silberstein. Chico T N Brooks, Seattle w Young Denver w J Leet, s Jose T Brown. Stockton G E Hinton. Stockton R H Graves. Stockton Mrs Cobb, Stockton
 PALACE E McCagg & W. Chgo Miss CraiO Rochester J Harrison, St Louis c Curtis, s Jose B Steinman. Sacto F Runge. Shanghai Miss Runge, Shanghai R Kochman, N Y A Brayton, Oakland c Bollard, Chicago O WBallard, Chicago R Brady & W. Mich Miss Blake, Mich G E Blake. Mich F D Le Compte, N Y J A Dubbs. Pa B Mcconnell. N ' Miss Mcconnell. N ' Miss Leighton. N Y c Clark 6 ", s Rosa B K Bliss, Boston B A Rice. N Y c A Kelly Pa A Hohenthal, N ' J Burd & W, St Louis H Goodfellow. Mo F Woltmann, N Y E T Ryder, Boston A ChartZ, Nevada T Hurley. Virginia Cy Baron Von Schroder, San Rafael Baron A von Schroder, San Rafael
 M H Foley. St Paul A J Dent. London C. B Swayne. N Y F D Stinson. Phila Mrs Follansbee, Wis Miss Porter. N Y F M Cook, Pa Miss Walton. Pa Mrs Dibblee, Chicago Miss Dibblee, Chicago J H Allen & w,S Pau Miss Allen, St Paul
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-23
REAL ESTATE MARKET REVIEW QuietneSS Prevails to a Marked Extent in All
 Branches. Mortgages Again Exceeded in the Aggregate by the
 Repaynents. One Auction Sale for the Week-The Records, Sales and Notes at
 Random.

The realty stream has flowed along for the last week with scarcely a ripple to mar the quietude of it's way. Sales, even of the smaller parcels, have been few. Little money has been loaned, and the release from mortgages, together with the reconveyances, have exceeded the former by a half. There has been some activity in the building line, but chiefly for placing up cheap dwellings.