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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-23
REQUIREMENTS OF THE
 BERKELEY UNIVERSITY
REGENTS MEET STATE INSTITU.
 TONS SENATE COMMITTEE.
Figures for the Guidance of the Leg islature in Making Appro-
 priations.

Regents Hallidie and Denicke of the State University met the Senate Commit tee on State Institutions yesterday after noon in the Mills building There were present Senators John H. Dickinson (chairman) and W. F. Prisk of the com mittee, and A. B. Sbarboro, representa- tive of the Italian-Swiss Colony
 The purport of the conference was the presentation of facts and figures as to the needs of the university, for the guid- ance of the Legislature in making appro- priations. Regent Hallidie was spokes- man and read the following recommenda- tions:
 That an appropriation of S100 900 be made for the construction of an administration building to preserve the valuable archives and documents of the university said con- struction to be delayed until September, when the new international plans will be completed. Also the following: Chemi- tory, $1500; gymnasium, $2000; auditorium, $20 900; taking care of the forestry and viticultural stations established by the university grounds, rounds 5000; I provision 1s for S, veterinarian s56oo each; improVement , 5s rlt of f Oxford street, s6OOo; provision for the care of streets, approaches and grounds of the Affiliated Colleges. ,>''
 The recommendation for the passage of aii @S@ outiiOi iHiH HS eiiC uiliN lO H. sure income producing property held by 1t in fee for security against loss by fire provoked some discussion. MT. Hallidie stated that the Johnson building, pur- chased for s385 900, and the Sacramento building on First street, valued at S21O,- 900, carried no insurance and in case of fire great loss would result. Chairman Dickinson did not seem in favor of insur- ing the buildings, saying that the loss would fall on the State, and he deplored the idea of the State going into the real estate business. Secretary McCoWan stated that Harvard and Cornell univer- sities had bought real estate in the open market.
 An act was also recommended providing for the payment of the interest on df- verted funds amounting to $14 355 to the credit of the interest account since July. 1895.
 The building used for the agricultural department was destroyed by fire and a. new one built by the university at an ex- pense of SIP 020.' and the Legislature will be asked to reimburse It. The State will also be asked to increase the amount ap- proprfated for operating expenses com mensurate with the growth of the insti- tuition.
 The pure food bill is now under the con- sideration of the Associated Industries and after thorough revision will be pre- scented to the committee next week The committee will visit the university next Wednesday and make further observa- tions as to its requirements and condi- tionS.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-23
FOUGHT THEM
 OFF WITH A
 WALKING STICK The Suspected Foot pads Identified.
TRIED TO ROB DIR. M0KLER
DAMAGING EVIDENCE AGAINST
 THE PAIh.
Several of Their Victims Visit the City Prison and Recognize
 Hall and Reagan as
 Their Assailants

=
 Fred Hall and George Reagan, the youthful robbers who were arrested Wednesday night after an exciting chase. have been positively identified by three of their victims.
 Last evening Robert Voight whe was held up on the night of December s19, vis- ited police headquarters and at once rec+ ognized the prisoners as the men who, at the point of a pistol, robbed him of s12 and a silver watch.
 Voght says he was walking along Cali fornia street on his way home, and when near Leavenworth he was accosted by the desperate footpads. one of whom thrust revolver in his face. He was told not to make an outcry under penalty or being made subject for the Coroner.
 Realizing that they would not hesitate to shoot him. Voight Allowed the taller of the two to search his pockets for valu- ables. After taking his watch and money they ordered him to 'get move on" or suffer being riddled with bullets.
 Voight. satisfied to escape with his life, lost no time in leaving the scene.
 pr. Mokler, who has an office at 324 Bush street, will in all probability pre- fer a charge of an assault with intent to commit robbery against the precious pair. A short time before they held up Joseph Murdock the crime for which they were arrested, they attached pr. Mokler on Sa- cramento street, near Baker. Hall thrust a revolver in his face and ordered him to throw up his hands. The medical man had a stout cane, and as the desperate robber pointed his revolver at him he brought the stick down on his head.
 Before he could follow up his advantage Hall and his companion ran down the street and disappeared in the darkness.
 Last evening Dr. Mokler visited the City Prison and positively identified tne two men. There are several other citizens who. were held up by the pair and who have been subpenaed to testify against them when their preliminary examination is held in the Police Court.
 Louis Schlessinger, a boy living at 5S4 Page street, will be an important witness against the prisoners. On the night of December 19 he was proceeding along Page street and when near Fillmore he was attacked by two men. One of the men caught him by the throat and threat- ened to strangle him if he made an out cry. The confederate, in order to prevent their helpless victim from summoning assistance, placed the muZzle of a. re- vover against his breast after admonish-. ing him to remain quiet or take chance on being sent to the Morgue.
 Young SchleSSinger, realizing he was in : the hands of desperate men, allowed them to take his watch and chain and a nickel which he had in his vest pocket. He has also identified the prisoners as the men who stood him up and robbed him of his ValuableS z ,s-r-f .-
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-23
NATIVE SONS AND DAUGHTERS.
Sequoia and Fremont Parlors Have a Christmas Tree Festival and
 Dance,

There was a great number of people in the banquet hall of the Native Sons building last night to enjoy the Christmas tree festival given by the members Of Sequoia -Parlor of the Native Sons and of Fremont Parlor of the Native Daughters of the Golden West.
 The affair was arranged by joint com mittee consisting of Henry Schefer, l.. M Bannan, J. B. Tyson, E. A. Mocker, H.. Anderson, F. T. Krueckel, and Misses M. Hawkins, M. Montague, Annie Kerr, Ab- bic Goodwin and Margaret Schultz.
 In one corner of the hall there was a large curtain which concealed the Christ mas tree, and when l.. M. Bannan, rep resenting Santa Claus. announced that the curtain would be drawn, all present rushed to the corner to get view of the tree There was a general cry of "Pshaw!' when there was. exposed to view a se- pensed by Santa Claus, who, during the grand march, which was, led by Henry Schefer and Miss M. Hawkins, gave each q present. Then followed a programme of dances and an enjoyable time was had.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-23
ODD FELLOWS CHRISTMAS.
Golden West Lodge Entertains It's Members and Many of Their
 Friends

Past Grand w. A. s. Nicholson, chair man of the committee of arrangements presided last night at a Christmas links given by Golden West Lodge of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows in Memor- ial Hall, I. O. O. F. building. &
 There were present about two hundred, who were treated to a programme that embraced the following numbers: Piano recital, Oscar Curtaz; dramatic read ings, D. E. Hanlon mandolin duet, Messrs. Norman and Goodwin; German specialties, Jessie B. Meyers; one-man orchestra, T. F. Miller; The Telephone Man" J. M. Semarie; coon songs, Prof. O'Brien; "'Frisco Tramp" Robert Car lisle, and vocal solos by c. Reed and Robert Terrll.
 The chairman was assisted in his duties Whitney and H. V. Scott, who regaled ali present with good cigars and excellent punch. During the evening the chairman delivered an interesting address on Odd Fellowship.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-23
SURRENDERED
 HIMSELF TO
 THE POLICE Isidor Lorber Under
 Arrest. WANTED IN NEW YORK CITY ACCUSED OF NUMBERING HIS YOUNG WIFE. She Was Found Dead Under Suspi- cious Circumstances A
 Strange Story Un-
 folded.
WANTED IN NEW YORK CITY
ACCUSED OF MURDERING HIS
 YOUNG WIFE.

lsidor Lorber. dry goods clerk, called upon Captain Bohen at police headquar- ters yesterday afternoon and surprised the veteran detective by saying that he wanted to surrender himself, as he be- lieved the police in New York were look ing for him on charge of murdering his young wife.
 He denied that he had anything to do with the death of his wife and handed the captain copy of a New York paper of october 23 containin~ an account of the Womans death from asphyxiation on the previous day in her home at 344 Ellery street. The paper stated that Lorber and his wife Annie, who was described as a beautiful young woman, had been married in August last and had lived very hap oily in their home on Ellery street. Two days before she was discovered in dying condition in her home she had been show ing her neighbors a letter from Germany to her husband and she was sure it would contain good news for him. At that time there was no suspicion of foul play, but Lorber told Captain Borden that he had discovered his wife, who was Galician, had given birth to child before he be- came acquainted with her. She did not tell him of that fact, and when he learned 1t he could not forgive her for her deceit and decided to leave her. He left New fork on october IS without any settled idea of his destination. He went to Phila- delphia, where he pawned his watch and chain, and from there to Baltimore, where he slept all night in a bath house. He says his name will be found registered there. Next day he took the boat for Savannah, Ga, and his name would be found registered as passenger. He was, therefore, on the boat on his way to Savannah when his wife was discovered dying in her home.
 He arrived in this city about six weeks ago and obtained employment in the En- porium. Prior to leaving New York he joined the Odd Fellows society, and after settling here he wrote to a friend in New York, who had been the means of getting him to join the society, to obtain and for ward his certificate of membership. Last Tuesday he received a reply from his friend, in which he learned that he had been suspended from the order, as he had been charged with the murder of his wife. His friend sent him the copy of the paper of October 23 containing the ac- count of his wife's death, and told him that, suspecting he had gone to Europe, two detectives had sailed from New York to search for him. His friend advised him to surrender himself to the police here until his innocence could be proved. and then he would receive his certificate of membership.
 Following his advice Lorber resigned his position in the Emporium and yesterday surrendered himself to the police. Cap tain Bohen locked him up in the tanks and sent dispatch to the Chief of Police in New York asking if Lorber was wanted there on the charge of murder. Nothing will be done with him until an answer is received r.t@ - s-r s17-
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-23
The Monitors Christmas Edition.

The Christmas edition of the Monitor is replete with interesting articles, chief among which is a, history of the divine life of the Savior beautifully illustrated The presswork of the edition is far above the average. In an address to it's read CTS 1t has this to say:
 merry Christmas to the readers of The Monitor May the happiness and graces of the season be theirsI May the Prince of Peace reign in their homes and hearts. Such are our heartfelt greetings to the friends who are tried and true, whose generous support we appre- ciate and are grateful for. Time makes yno changes in their gratitude and devotion to The Monitor; it's voice to them Is not as the voice of a stranger; it has gone into their hones preaching truth and justice and principle, and striving to promote the Kingdom of God May these homes abound in that happiness and peace and grace which the Babe of Bethlehem came upon earth to impart.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-23
The Home Is Opened.

Rev. Dr. John A. B. Wilson yesterday afternoon opened a home for working girls at 645 Folsom street. Miss Alice M Roberts of Berkeley was placed in charge This home is similar to many in New York. Chicago and other large cities, and pr. Wilson has been planning it. for some time past. Its sole object Is to provide good home for unprotected working girls. who are forced to labor for small wages. The only recommenda- ton for entrance required is respectabil- ity;. the only rules laid down are the or dinary laws of propriety which society has fixed. The home is wholly undenom- national, and open alike to women of all creeds and beliefs. As the sum charged each patron for board and lodging is very small many things are at present needed, and donations of provisions, furniture, etc., will be thankfully received at the home.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-23
-SLCPER DENIED HIS
 WIPES ALLEGATIONS
HE FOUGHT HER COMPLAINT
 FOR A DIVORCE.
Said She Put Him in the Basement and Finally Drove Him Out
 Altogether.

Divorce proceedings of unusual interest, in which Kate E. Sloper, well known as a spiritualist, appears as plaint1H, ana her unassuming husband Ira M. Sloper, who follows the humble occupation of car penter, appears as defendant, were con- cluded before Judge Belcher yesterday and submitted for decision.
 In her complaint Mrs. Sloper alleged that her husband had willfully and with out cause deserted and abandoned her and had failed to contribute to her sup port. She stated that her husband had voluntarily and without her consent left his home and went to far away Guate- mala, then to Honolulu, and finally to the Klondike, and all the time failed to make provision for her.
 The proceedings were instituted last month, shortly after Sloper returned from the Klondike. Sloper denies all the ale gations made by his wife, and ayers that wife'S consent and at her suggestion. Work was not to be found in this city, and wishing to provide for her the better he went to lands where work was to be found. He accumulated some money, he alleges, which he sent his wife, and al- ways cared for her and maintained a pleasant home. When he married his wife, Sloper further alleges, he assumed the responsibility of supporting a son of 15 years by a former husband and the widowed mother of his bride. This trust he never violated. he contended, and es- tablished this contention by proof during the trial
 By way of cross-complaint Sloper al- legged that before he went to Guatemala, to guard against possible accident, mis- fortune or death, he deeded over to his wife all the property he had in the world, valued at about $4OO0 On his return from Central America he was received coldly by his wife. She assigned him a place to sleep in the basement and finally, he ayers, she drove him from the house altogether. a 4Fe-tA
 The prayer of the cross-complaint is that the deeds toAthe property transferred to- Mrs. eSloper by her husband be5 can celed and returned to him, and that de- cree of divorce be granted the defendant, MT. Sloper, on the ground of technical de- sertiOn
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-23
MONEY FOR THE CELTs. Gratifying Financial Statement of
 the Irish Fair Submitted.

At the meeting of the Celtic Union on Tuesday night John Mulhern, treasurer of the Irish Fair held In the Mechanics Pavilion from August 20 to September 10. read his report of the receipts and expen- ditures.
 There are few small bills for adver- Using in the official programme still out standing, and as soon as these are col lected supplemental report will be filed The fair netted s9532 F, which will be used to purchase @ lot on which to build a home for the union. The report shows that the map of Ireland was the greatest collected in admissions. Following is the financial statement in full:
 Receipts = Art gallery, sS0s 50; American booth. s620 90; animatoscope, S144 10; Blarney Castle. s1oa; badges and buttons. S242 75; Bank
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-23
For the Paris Exhibition.

Manager J. A. F'ilcher of the State Board of Trade has received from the southern part of the State the draft of bill providing for the creation of the California Paris Exposition Commission and for an appropriation of $50, 900 for the collection and maintenance of splendid exhibit of California natural and manu- factured products at the big worlds fair in 1900. The bill provides for the appoint
 ment of a non-partisan board of commits sioners, who shall have full control of the money appropriated by the State Each Is to be under 5000 bonds. The bill will be introduced soon after the Legislature
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-23

of Ireland booth, s20O; coffee parlor. sso 10; c- gar booth. S96 35; candy. $152 3O; cloakroo9nl, s65 s5; Dewey victory booth s46 90: daHeing ssils booth. s44 50; ice cream parlors, $54s 15; Japan tea garden, $115 90; Knights of Tara booth s1O0; Lakes of Killarney. SIC 45; map of Ire land sS25S 90; popcorn and crisps, s1S4 2o; post office, S5S 05; rocky road to Dublin. $40 10; St P. A.,of "A. booth, s429; souvenir programme s143 20; soda water. 1856 70; St. Patrick Mutual Alliance, $49S; box office receipts Sn SIS ~; vertising. etc, s3s5S 30: space account. s2695 cash donations and other sources, sS76 S2; total. $35, ,249 S7.
 Disbursements = Booths and decorations, s4s97 s4: rent, pavilion and annex. s172i 90; s247T 50; advertising, s2041 SO; printing pro grammes, stationery, etc ssO66 65; commits sions,. s1355 7S: badges s160 25; goods pur- chased, s117i 35: salary and labor account, s6l52 S7; carriage Of rubbish etc, s1O9 75; in- surance, s262 05; damage account s1O0; incl Sqh22 12. total S25 34q S7
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-23
The Ri1l Adonted

The conference committee on primary election law met at the Union League Club last night and adopted, with slight alteration, the measure proposed in the majority report, which will be submitted to the Legislature. The objection was that delegates to the national conventions shall be elected at a primary election. This clause was stricken out, as sug- gested in the report of the minority.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-23
WILL FORFEIT BAIL.
Eighteen Chinese Lottery Men Who
 Will Not Be Tried.

OAKLAND, Dec. 22.-The Chinese lot tery men will not be tried. There were eighteen cases pending in the Police Court to-day, but 1t was decided that each of the dealers be allowed to forfeit $40 bail, which means $720 to be turned into the city treasury.
 An Sing, who conducts a place on Tenth street, between Broadway and Franklin, was tried to-day, but the jury could not agree as to An Sings guilt. The impan- cling of further juries for the remaining Tom M Bradley, on behalf of the ''Asiatic bond manipuators," offered to forfeit $40 bail in each case. This was agreed upon.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-23
Veteran Bremen Organize.

The veteran paid firemen of this city met in B'nai B'rith Hall on Wednesday evening and organized a society of old fighters, which is to be of a purely social character George w. Kinnard stated that a banquet will probably be given on the twenty-third anniversary of the organi- zation of the first paid Fire Department of San Francisco. On next Wednesday evening another meeting will be held in Superior Judge Seawell's courtroom to en- roll new members and perfect arrange ments for the banquet.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-23
State Mining Bureau.

The California State Mining Bureau lo-a cated in the Pioneer building, Fourth street, near Market, will be closed to the public tomorrow evening, pending the removal of the exhibit to the new ferry depot. For the past few weeks the em- ployes of the bureau have been taking down the exhibits and packing them in boxes for removal, and still tons of minerals, ores, curios, etc, remain to be packed. It is not at all likely that the bureau will be fully installed in Its new quarters for month or two.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-23

youth was passed he could not cast me aside for another woman. That he could bear any relation he pleased toward her and that I would not interfere, but. there would never be a divorce granted him me, and which Chief Lees found in my luggage he discussed the matter of di- vorce; in fact, that was chiefly their inn port.r
 At this point Mir. Knight asked that the further examination of the witness go over until this morning at l0 o CLOCK. The request was finally granted.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-23
NEW AMERICAN CIpCTr1r

The theatrical manager was outlining his plans.
 T shall keep out of foreign countries this year." he said. "I have decided to play a strictly American national cir cuit.'
 "1ndeedr' commented the critic. And may l ask whether you will go round the world from east to west or from west to east ?"-Chicago Post
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-23

The universally popular cult of the cycle has received a check in one part of the world. The Emperor of Morocco. who only short time ago purchased a luxuri- ous cycle-wheeled cab from one of the largest manufacturers, has now forbidden the use of the cycle In his domains
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-23
A Free Show.

Tommy-Goin' to the show ter-night, Johnny?
 free show at our house tonight. Pas goin' to put down carpet-Harlem Life.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-23
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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-23
MRS, BOTK|N PLEADS FOR
 HER LIFE

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-02
WHAT NEXT

The Spanish reply IS inconcuslve. But It's
very Inconsistencies makes nightly toward n
conclusion. The patience of this country can
not be taxed forever. plain. straightforward
conclusive answer WAS due from Spain TO the
proposals OF this Government In refusing or
failing 10 give It Spain indicates her unreadl-
ness 70 accedc To those proposals. IF now this
Government shall decline 10 delay the matter
further and shall turn to the only alternative
sf.cr diplomacy his been rejected by Spain, its
conduct Will be rs much without reproach rs
Il assurc,lly will bc without fear
What Il will do Is for the President and Con
rr.ss 10 determine. The desires % both o.
them are already known to the world. Senior
Sscasta has tried to evade responsibility for
hts practical rejection OF tho American pro-
posal n, least for his failure to accept H. by
saving that Il IS matter with which tho Cor
tcs alone can lcgltlmately DEAL and the Cor'es
Is not in session and will not meet for some
weeks. Well. the President might accede to
that somewhat spcclous plea FOR dclay-and for
farther time for Spain's warke preparations
or be- might reply that the American side OF
the case was now one with which Congress
alone could legl'irnat'y deal. In the latter
case there is reas6h 70 doubt whether the Span
Ism plea Tor poslpohemeul "ouiu NE 6inh'eu'
The Spanish Government must understand
that the time for prompt settlement has ar
rived II cannot complain OF undue precip-
fancy on our part. Months ago the President
gave ample ana explicit warning that matters
could no, go on indefinitely they then were.
Spain heard his words If she did not heed
them she has only herself TO blame. She has
not mendcd the matters that were then an In
ternational scandal and an intolerable offence
and injury 70 the United States Her energies
have been devoted instead to warllkc prepare
tons whose only supposabe object OF menace
IS this country. II now this Nation shall de-
cline 10 give her another day for further prepa-
rations Of that sort, ts resolution must stand
approved by the Just Judgment OF mankind.