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The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
MAUDE CANNOT FOOL ANY MORE Her Fits and Suicides Are No Longer Good for
 Sympathy. Another Attempt at Fraud Is to Result in Her
 Arrest. Strange Antics of a Woman With a Pleasant Tongue and Ro-
 naantic Mind.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call.
 

c.
 When Mrs. Maude V. Ballard, or Laura Price, arrives in this city she will be arrested as a vagrant. For some years this young woman has been making a very comfortable living by being stricken with fits and by making numerous attempts at suicide, but al- ways when sympathizing crowd is around to lend aid and take up a sub scription for the unfortunate young woman.
 At last the young lady has overplayed her hand and word has been sent out from San Bernardino that her case has been investigated and that she is a fraud. Her escapades began in this city about two years ago. and since then she has worked successfully nearly every city on the coast and in the coast States. In Oakland she was arrested as she was trying to get in front of a moving train. She was found in possession of a piece of rope and said that she intended to hang herself at the first opportunity. She was roy ally treated by Sheriff White and sent on her way rejoicing.
 The woman is now on her way north, having been put on the train at River
 
 drown herself at that place, but Sheriff Johnson suspected her game and or dered her out of town.
 The next day the woman, according to advices sent to this city, appeared at San Bernardino, and was suddenly overcome by fits in the center of the city. She vas so violent that it took several men to hold her down. She was taken to the hospital and wei treated, and several people worked over her for hours to save her life. She recovered, and was sent on her way rejoicing
 The next day she was at Redlands, and was so sick that she was given good quarters in hotel. Next day she was recognized and sent out of town. It is believed that she, will not be lcng arriving in this county, and as soon as she does arrest will follow. The young woman is rather attractive, and has a pleasant manner, but it is considered strange that she should work the same places twice, with only a change of names. The woman is not insane, and is possessed of a strong constitution, and it is believed that she has ac- cumulated some wealth by her trickery.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
CHURCHILL MAY BE COMING WEST The Ex-Consul Very w ell Known to People
 in Oakland. Received His First Start on the Road That Led to
 Success. An Act of Ingratitude That Has Not Yet Passed From the
 Memory.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 90S Broadway, April g.
 Much interest is expressed here regard ing ex-Consul Churchil's disappearance from his home in Brooklyn and his wife's fear that he has committed suicide.
 Mrs. Churchill was an Oakland girl, and it was in local newspaper office that Churchill was given his first start in this country.
 About twelve years ago Churchill drift ed into Oakland. He was an Englishman and had travelled considerably among the South Sea Islands. On his arrival here he was broke but, making the ac- quaintance of some newspapermen, he was given a chance to work on the Ir1b- une. He had brains, and some of his new friends helped him out with clothes and credit till he got squarely on his feet. He did not show much gratitude to his benefactors. for he broke up home and ran off with the woman who is now his wife After this Churchill wrote book entitled "A Princess of the South Seas, which had a good reception and gained for its author considerable notoriety. Churchill worked on newspapers in the East, and for a time he was city editor on paper in Brooklyn.
 It was while thus employed that he se- cured the appointment of Consul co Samoa. He stayed with his wife ln OaK- land on his way to the islands, ana potn went down together. Some surprise was expressed when Mrs Churchill came back on the first steamer and remained with friends here till she secured an appoint ment with the Damrasch Opera Com pany.
 Some months later, & Mrs. Holmes of San Francisco created some sensation by making a claim to be the contract wife of Churchill She produced what pur- ported to be the necessary documentary evidence to support her claim and for warded it all to Senator Perkins, who as- sured Mrs Holmes that he would lay the matter before the proper department of the government. Mrs Holmes demanded that Churchill be dismissed from his consular appointment, and some months later he left Samoa, though it Is not known how much Mrs. Holmes repre- sentations had to do with his leaving.
 Churchill returned to Brooklyn and was lost sight of to his friends here until the news was received that he had left home and his wife feared he had ended his life.
 His acquaintances do not share the be- lief that he has committed suicide, and would not be surprised if he should turn up on this coast.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
PRINCIPAL CONDIT
 FORMALLY ACCUSED.
Charge That He Assisted Pupils During Examinations Will Be
 Investigated

STOCKTON, April 2.-The' case of Pro- lessor Condit, principal of the Home stead School, charged with trying to raise his pupils percentage in an examination by giving beforehand the questions to be asked, was formally brought to the atten- tion of the Board of Education to-day, when the father of one of the pupils filed communication as follows:
 'I herein charge Principal Condit of the Grant School with having coached his pupils previous to the examination on the questions in the tests which were submitted by the County Board as the official test for November F, 1897. re- spectfully ask your honorable body to in yestigate the charges.
 The object of filing the communication was to get the charge officially before the board which will now be obliged to con- slider it. If the charge is sustained Prin- cipal Condit will probably be found guilty of unprofessional conduct and his certi- ficate to teach will be revoked.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
THE VARSITY WINS AGAIN.
Play an Almost Errorless Game
 Against the Alumni-Score aA Q fo .

BERKELEY, April 2-The Varsity baseball team administered another de- feat to the alumni on the campus this afternoon, the score being 8 to in favor of the collegians. The university players put up an almost errorless game, and every man on the team who had a chance at the bat made one or more hits off AL len. Kaarsburg pitched well, not giving a single man a base on balls. Ireland, left fielder for the alumni, while trying to catch a fly, had his hand badly cut, and Butler was substituted for him. In the last inning Mein, the Varsity catcher, was relieved by Mott, who did not get a chance to bat. The complete score fol- lows.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
'Japanese Exhibits Attract
 :. .- .:.: Big Crowds to the @*:.,;.,> -. Temple.
Pretty Maidens in Native Garb =. .: Handed Tea to the = Guests.
The Ceramic Section Carries Out 8 .'.:: Novel Idea With Much j.: Success.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
90S BrOadWaN Anr-il 2

9OS Broadway, April 2.
 The Ebell Temple is a thing of beauty this afternoon, the occasion being the festival of blossoms and Japanese ex- mbit by the ceramic section of the club. The halls were very attractive, and a crowd was in attendance all the after noon and evening. Everything Japanese and floral that is possessed by the ladies or that they could borrow must have been pressed into service to bring about the large and beautiful display. The collec- tion of Japanese porcelain, satsumas, hangings and curlos is really wonderful, and. their grouping is very delicate.
 Several Japanese decorators did the ar tistic work under the direction of Mes danes Ernest Cotton, c. E. Cotton and Walter Scott. Tea was served in a little bower on raised platform, and dainty drinks Were served by Japanese girls in full costume.
 Mrs. George c. Pardee, Miss Ada Hughes Dalton, Miss Albert Smith and Miss Etta B. Penniman presided over display that occupied four tables. One table was filled with bronze and SatSu- mas another with teapots; still another 1able with a collection of queer musical Instruments, and the last and largest with all manner Of curos, including some wonderful painted skeletOnized leaves great rareties. A magnificent temple hanging of turkey red cloth, containing an. embroidered figure of the god of lon
 
 Mrs Fred Whitney exhibited a lovely eQl1ection of Japanese ware that was collected by the major twenty years ago, When he was travelling in that country. .Fhei.e were some rare bronZeS and ivory carvings.
 :01e' of the most unique exhibits was a QGeer nat. made of horse hair by order of tic" Aljleen of Korea for General Lucius ;. ST Esoote when he was Minister to that rNuptrX. It was included in the exhibit %fresided over by Mrs. w. H. Gregory, Mrs August Schilling and Mrs. $. l.. .Eidrne.> Many valuable specimens of ivory : ca arlLt g. Were also on show. Mrs. W. $. . Ha{l&ilions exhibit consisted largely of "a !bicturesque temple scene by moonlight =: oi1 velvet. Mrs. F. W. Hall exhibited ':s6nle splendid embroideries and Japanese :: }fr&i5Nu .Wprk, and Mrs Norton displayed ilieF;. collection of antique pitchers, which is. >Sunieosed to be one of the finest in the :cOlsntry.
 Among other exhibitors were: Mrs. w. II: .fTiend, Miss Babson. Mrs. George w. :: NGNear. Mrs. c. E. Bowles, Mrs. R, R. Winter, Mrs. G. w Percy, Mrs. D. Hen shaw. Ward and Mrs. c. NJ Cooke. .. Miss Anna Shepherd, daughter oI ex- Consul. Shepherd of Japan, sang several Japanese songs in costume. Many visit ors from San Francisco were in attend ance both afternoon and evening.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
HIGH SCHOOL FIELD DAY.

ALAMEDA, April 2.-The classes of the Alameda High School held try-out to-day at the speed track in this city for the pur- pose of selecting representatives for the Academic League field day, which Is to take place at the Olympic Club grounds in San Francisco on the 9th inst. The high senior class was pitted against the low senior, middle and junior classes, and some good sport was had, though the re- suit of the try-out was tie-31 to 31. The 100-yard dash was won by Sullivan of the mile run was won by Stark of the high seniors in 2:2S1e. Otis won .the 22O-yard dash in 9 seconds. Alexander won inc by feet Il inches. Shepherd put the shot N feet 9 inches. Stark won the broad jump, 15 feet inches. Alexander won the A0-yard dash in 41 The team from this city will consist of Alexander SuIIi- van, Stark. Larkin, Shepherd and Otls.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
WILL BE QUEEN
 OF THE FIESTA Mrs. F. D. Blanchard Selected to Reign at Los
 Angeles. Choice of the Committee of Five Meets General Approval of
 the Public.
Special Dispatch to The call.

Special Dispatch to The Call.
 LOS ANGELES, April 2.-La Fiesta queen has been chosen and Mrs. F. D. Blanchard will reign during the carnival The selection was left to five ladies, and their decision meets with general ap- proval.
 Mrs. Blanchard is a lady of queenly presence, being tall and commanding and of the brunette type. She will look and act her part to perfection and will sur round herself with a court composed of the most beautiful society girls of this city.
 Mrs. Blanchard is the wife of one of the most prominent business men of this city and has resided here for the past eight years. She is member of the ''swell'' set. It is said that the queenly robes which will be worn by Mrs. Blanchard will outshine those that have been worn by any former queen.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
HARRY THOMAS SPEAKS.  Says That He Committed No Wrong if He Did Try
  to Borrow.

OAKLAND April 2Earry
  .
 There have been wholly imaginary efforts is a deal has Officer Hamerton that remark I amount   of was
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  .Quigley.
 everybody the City Hall that negotiated nothing :ple them deny I o I dnotd
  Mckenzie the .
  advised nothing until 
  fore Judge Ellsworth Wednesday plead technical defense be
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
NO BONDS FOR THE B0ULEV ARD Model Highway Project Beaten in San
 Mateo. Voters of the County Decide the Fate of Three Bond
 Propositions. Refunding Issue Wins, but the New Courthouse Is Probably
 Beaten.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

REDWOOD CITY, April 2-The elec- tors of San Mateo County to-day voted upon three, bonding propositions-for $4S, 900 for refunding county indebted ness, $500 for a new courthouse and $310.000 for a new boulevard. A two- thirds vote was necessary to carry either of them. The refunding propo- sition has carried by several hundred votes, while the boulevard was de- feated by about the same number. The courthouse issue is still in doubt, but seems to be defeated. The vote as re- ceived so far is as follows:
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
FRIENDS OF THE FOREST.

Tomorrow night Court Lincoln, A. O. F., and Lincoln Lodge will tender fare. well reception to Supreme President Mrs Gingles, who will shortly leave TOT Texas to make her home there. The following night, Pioneer Lodge will tender her g reception.
 Last Tuesday night Pioneer Lodge re. ceived eight applications.
 Richmond Lodge will give party or the 14th of April.
 Mi1pah Lodge at its last meeting was visited by the supreme officers, and they witnessed the initiation of one candidate
 The several lodges are electing dele gates to the convention that will meet in June next.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
BOARD OF HEALTH.
Library Books Where There Are Con-
 tagious Diseases.

ALAMEDA, April At the meeting of the Board of Health last evening the question came up as to who should under take the duty of attending to the matter of returning library books from families in which there may be contagious dis eases. The library authorities thought it was the province of the Board of Health, while the board concluded that it was the affair and duty of the librarian, and he was so instructed.
 The veterinary inspector reported that since the tuberculin ordinance had gone into effect he had tested 620 cows, and out of that number had 12O reactions He had also investigated the matter of the source of supply of the butter and cheese sold in this city and found that tests were con- ducted in the counties of Santa Clara San Mateo. Tehama, Contra Costa and San Francisco.
 Health Officer Brown reported twenty three cases of infectious and contagious diseases during March in this city, of which two were diphtheria and the others less dangerous diseases. He also reported eighteen deaths and nine births-three males and six females.
 Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip.
 ALAMEDA, April 2-On Thursday af- ternoon and evening, April 14, at the Con- gregational Church in this city, will oc- cur the first California convention of the Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip. A very interesting programme has been pre- pared and a good attendance is expected from the various branches of the order which Is growing rapidly.
 Alameda News Notes.
 ALAMEDA, April 2.-The Young Alerts of San Francisco and the West End Ba- zaars will play game of baseball at the West Alameda grounds tomorrow after noon at ? o'clock.
 The Bimetallic Club will meet on Fri day evening next and will debate the question of the desirability of war with Spain under present conditions.
 The Encinal Literary Society will hold an open meeting next Thursday evening for which an interesting programme has been prepared.
 Victor Eninger and Harry Stewart have been elected delegates from the To. cal lodge of Knights of Pythias to the Grand Lodge at Santa Rosa next month
 The report of the City Treasurer shows an overdraft of $1245 II on the electric light fund.- which is a little less than the amount last month.
 The Recreation Club chess tournament has ended by B. c. Donham defeating W H. Cramer, and so winning the tourna-
 At a meeting of the Republican Club ot Alameda tonight Edward R. Anthony was elected president vice George Fl Payne. resigned, on account of i'll health The club passed strong resolutions ap. proving President McKinley's course ir the present crisis, and condemning ad. verse newspaper criticism.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
Drowned in a Pond

SANTA ROSA, April 2-Dalmato Nic- ola, a young Italian. was drowned in Peters Spring, at the outskirts of this city, last night. James Burgess, a farmer. this morning accidentally discovered a pile of clothing on the bank of the pond ]. which is about twenty-five feet deep Sheriff Allen and posse dragged the mur- ky waters this afternoon and recovered Nicolas body.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
curran Charged With Desertion.

OAKLAND, April 2.-Mrs Elizabeth Curran charges her husband. Robert A. Curran, with desertion. They have been married five years, and have one child. He is a Southern Pacific engineer on the Sacramento run., She asks for a divorce and $25 alimony.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
MRS. TERRY NOW
 OUT OF DANGER.
Her Condition No Longer Causes So Much Anxiety, Although It Is
 Somewhat Serious,

NEW YORK, April 2.-The Paris cor respondent of the Herald cables the fol- lowing:
 Mime Sybil Sanderson-Terry, who was detained at Nice by an attack of paralysis of the legs, has returned to Paris. Her condition though still precapious, no longer causes anxiety.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03

Physiognornists state that the first impressions in the study of counten- ances are nearly always the most relia- ble.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
Oakland News Items.
WOLFE ACQUITTED.
A Jury Finds Him Not Guilty of the
 Charge of Embezzlement.

ALAMEDA, April 2.-It took a jury about five minutes this afternoon to find l.. H. Wolfe not guilty of the charge of embedding some old junk from the shops of the electric railway of this city.
 This was Wolfes second trial within a fortnight on similar charges, and both resulted similarly. He had been en- ployed as an electrician by the company and last November left here and went to La Grange, Stanislaus County, where he obtained employment in mine. A short time since he was arrested and brought back here on a charge of having stolen an ammeter of the value of $50 while working for the company When the case came to trial before jury the prosecu- tion made so poor a showing that the jury was instructed to acQuit on motion of the Assistant District Attorney. But Wolfe was at once rearrested on charge of having stolen some old metal from the same company, and it was this charge that was tried to-day and which resulted in another acquittal. The evidence was very weak against the defendant
 It IS reported that Wolfe will now bring @ suit for damages for false imprison- ment against the company.
 Tennis Club Troubles.
 ALAMEDA, April 2-There is trouble in the High School Tennis Club, and sev- eral of the members have resigned It grew out of the recent tournament on March %, which was won by Reuben Hunt over Ernest Porter. Porter was Hunt would have claimed the champion ship If the game had not come off he con- cluded to play and lost. The board of directors upheld the result of the game but the club voted otherwise and de- clared that Porter was still the cham pion. Thereupon Hunt and several others resigned their membership. Hunt was the founder of the club.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03

Lloyds of London asking him to cable the details to London. No vessel of the description given,
 bound for North Pacific Coast points, is known to be missing.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
TO GUIDE YOUNG REPUBLICANS.


  
  did work the Mckinley All kinds of influence being  chair shall be used
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03

Laren and Kaarsburg. First base on called balls-Of Allen '. First base on hit by pitched ball-Webber and Calhoun. First base on errors-U. c. 3, Alumni l. Struck out-By AL len 2. by Elston l. by '--rspurg g. Double play-McCabe upassisted. Left on bases-U. O 12 Alumni 5. Passed balls-Mein 2, Elston l. Umpire-Hoag. Time of game-One hour and 26 minutes. Scorer-Crawford
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
Berkeley News Notes,

BERKELEY, April 2.-John J. Kerns of Kern's ranch, northeast of Berkeley died last night of consumption. The deceased was 29 years of age. The funeral will be held Monday.
 Professor Alexis F. Lange of the Eng fish department of the university, left this evening for Southern California to visit schools.
 The Berkeley Baptist Church, which has recently been moved from Dwight Way, below Shattuck avenue, to Allston way and Fulton street, will be rededi- cated tomorrow afternoon at 3:3O o'clock.
 Peace or War will be the subject of Rev. John Coyle's sermon at Trinity Methodist Church, Berkeley, tomorrow evening. 7
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
Walk-Over for Berkeley High.

BERKELEY. April 2.-The baseball game between the Berkeley High School and Oakland High School, on the uni versity campus this morning, resulted in a victory for the Berkeley boys. The score was Berkeley "A, Oakland 5. The teams lined up as follows:
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

she has been awarded large indemnity for the destruction of a teak forest and the killing of forty elephants by the in Honolulu, one of the best all-round athletes on the coast. may return to the State University when the settlement IS roa do
The Delta independent., 1898-06-24

I take pleasure in advising you. apro.
pos, Of our FAST FREIGHT SERVICE
from New York. Boston. Philadelphia
and Buffalo to Colorado. that the Wa
bash having its own line now from Ruf-
falo 10 Kapsas City. will use this line
instead OF the Michigan Central for
FAST FREIGHT SERVICE. TRAIN
81" will now he known as "HOOSAC
TUNNEL. TRAIN 81" from tho above
points. In ordering freight from New
York, please specify that delivery must
be made at Franklin Street Station
before 4 pm.
We now intend 10 give you even better
service than heretofore. We have been
making 6 days. New York 10 Denver.
and 6t[ days Boston To Denver, the
fastest service made by any line. Rates
arc no higher than by slower lines.
Please order all of your freight from
the east as above.
c. N. HAMPsos. Commercial Agent.
The Delta independent., 1898-06-24

Of her Is seeing wrong IN and saying
wrong Of every woman OF whom she
felt the faintest envy. and already there
was growing up in his heart stro0a re-
action against the two "iDformers, as
he called them. and new excuse. new
explanation, Of Nai.ialie's strange oon-
duct. He did not wi h to wound his ais
ter, but II he had to prepare her fo- the
move he at least could not wound her
half so deep as her revelation had stab
bed him. Fer several minutes the had
stood there after he had ceased. Her first
impulse was to protest. and vehemently,
against his decision. Then she was
minded of the Doctors demand that he
should be spared all worry and excite
ment. for his sleep bad been fitful aud
broken, and he sorely needed calm re-
pose. At last she ventured TO trust her
self.
1--WE will not decide tonight, Ron.
aid, " she said as gently az she could
81 will think over all you say. and IL
the doctor agrees with you
whether he agrees with mo or not,
broke in the young soldier impatiently,
II leave this house tomorrow or next
day. Twill not remain here. . tax ON
Mrs. Stannard's kindness, and I'm GO
ing to tue field the mcmeut can walk.
/ shall tell Mrs. Stannard the first thing
tomorrow morning"
But when morning came it brought
new distraction. and for the time at
least banished all thought Of change Of
Quarters
He had passed wretched night de-
spite the doctors late visit and . suspi-
The Delta independent., 1898-06-24
TRAvELERs:

TRAVELLERS
Il affords mo pleasure TO notify you
that Q THROUGH SLEEPING CAR
LINE has been established between
Colorado Springs and st. Louis. EOCK
ISLAND WABASH. the short line be-
tween these points.
THROUGH SLEEPER will leave
Colorado springs, daily. at AS p. m.
q ri arrive at 81. LJuis the next day at
s:15 .. m. This trip through Missouri,
one of the most interesting states IN The
Union, will be in daytime; the unattract-
i've portion a Kansas will he traversed
dusicg the night. e. NJ HAMPTON. Com
mssciol Agent, 1OfD 18th Street.