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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
SWINDLED AN
 OLD RANCHER George Russell of Ari- zona the Victim of
 Two Friends. They Rob Him of His Money and Leave Him Stranded
 in Eureka.

A preconcerted plan to rob an old man of all the money he possessed in the world was exposed by the police yester- day, when J. B. Johnson was booked at the City Prison on charge of grand larceny.
 It appears that George Russell, who is S1 years of age, sold his ranch in Arizona for $500. Old as he was, he had the ambition to go to the Klondike to join in -.e search for gold. J. B. Johnson and T. Meadows knew of his intention and agreed to accompany him to the gold fields.
 They arrived here on April g and reg istered at the International Hotel. Next morning Russell discovered that the $500 which he had received for his ranch had disappeared. He had the money secreted in his clothes, but it had been stolen. He complained to Johnson, and he told him it would be all right, and that day Johnson put him on the boat to Eureka, telling him that they were going to Seatte.
 When they arrived at Eureka. Johnson some excuse, left him there. Johnson sailed from Eureka on the steamer Orig aba, and as soon as Russell found he had been victimized he told his story to Sheriff Brown at Eureka, and he commu- nicated with Chief Lees.
 Detectives Gibson, Wren and Dinan were detailed on the case, and they went to the water front on Saturday evening to meet the steamer Orizaba. They rec ognized Johnson from description of him and followed him after he left the steamer to the Oakland ferry ticket office, where, after he had purchased a ticket for Oak land, they placed him under arrest. He protested vigorously against being arrest ed, and said he had only $10 in his pock- cts. The detectives took him to the liar bor police station, and on being stripped a wad containing S260 was found sewed up in his undershirt.
 Yesterday a warrant was sworn to in Judge Joachimsen's court charging John son with grand larceny, and he was booked on the charge at the City Prison.
 The detectives have been unable to find Meadows, who is suspected of having in his possession half of the amount taken from Russell. and they believe he has gone to Seattle. where Johnson was to join him. Chief Lees has communicated with the Chief of Police at Seattle. and the probability Is that Meadows will be ar rested there and brought back to the city.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
NEW DEPARTMENT STAFF.
Appointments to Be Made in the
 G. A. R.

After carefully examining into the fit ness of comrades for promotion in the Grand Army of the Republic, Commander Sol Cahen has selected the following named to serve as members of his staff in the Department of California and Ne vada:
 T. c. Masteller. A. A. G., Lincoln Post No. i: A. c. M G.. Eugene Wiegand, Thomas Post No ?; Charles H. Blnn, inspector. Thomas Post Henry c. Dibble J. A., Lincoln Post A. C. Shafer. chief mastering officer, stanton Post No. 55; Chss. Edelman senior A. D C. Garfield Post No 34: mortuary regis trar J. J. Lyon, Lincoln Post. For special aides-de-camp Commander Cahen will an nounce these comrades. who have exhibited great zeal and devotion during the past: Harry Brewer Lincoln Post No 1; P r. Walsh, Thomas Post No 2; H. c. Martin, Sumner No 3: ]. A. Andreas, Farragut No. 4; c. H. Goilusha. Custer No. 5; c. r: Derby, Bartlett No '; P w, Carroll, Lyon No. s; Leonard Kcarny No 10: J. R. Miller. Joe Hooker No. II: J McC Stilson. Halleck No. 1a: F. French. Ellsworth No. 2O W. B. Hardacre Rawlins Nc 2S A. F. Dill Heintzelman No s3 J. H. Hilton Garfield No. 34 H. J. Wallace. John A. Dix No. 42; Harry J. Brown. Colonel Cass No iG: Robert Graham. General George G. Meade No. AS; E. F. Lewis, Warren No. 54: Truman Reeves. Cornman No. 57; Richard Jones' Antetam No. 63: H. H. Taylor. Colonel E. D. Baker No. Il; c. w Strobi Kit Carson No. "A Fl. NJ. Baker, E. o. c. Ord No. S2: J. l.. Boyd, Lookout Mountain No. SS; J. B. Me Donald, Atlanta No. 92: Benjamin Jarvis. John
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
Summary of the Weeks Work of the
 Board

The following is the complete record of the street improvements passed by the Board of Supervisors at yesterdays ses- sion:
 AWARD OF CONTRACTS. Clayton Waller to Frederick-Curbing paw ing. etc. to Union Paving and Contracting Company.
 RECOMMENDED PASSED TO RESOLUTION
 ORDERING.
 Webster Greenwich to Lombard-Paving. RECOMMENDED BY SUPERINTENDENT
 OF STREETS. De Long avenue Frederick to southerly line of forrner-Pavng and curbs. Chestnut, Jones to Leavenworth-Curbs and paving.
 Chestnut, Leavenworth to Hyde-Curbs and De Haro. Twenty-third to center line former four hundred and sixty-six feet northerly from Westerly line of Fair Oaks. distant two hun dred and sixty feet south of Twenty-fifth- Curbs sidewalks etc.
 Fourteenth and Guerrero-Sdewalks Guerrero and Twenty-second-Side Alyarado and Guerrero-Sane
 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION Arkansas. Mariposa to Eighteenth-Grading Westerly half of San Jose avenue-Paving. eighth and Guerrero-Curbs and paving. southeasterly corner of Hardy and Sixteenth, a distance of one hundred feet-Stdewalks Lombard Pierce to Scott-Curbing, paving, etc. and paving.
 Fourteenth and Landers-Curbs. sidewalks, cesspools. etc. including southerly half of Clinton Park easterly line of Dolores. 25o feet east of Dolores-Pipe sewer etc. RESOLUTION or FULL ACCEPTANCE. San Jose avenue, Twenty-ninth to Thirtieth- Bitumen.
 Lombard Buchanan to Webster-Same. Seventh Channel to Irwin-Bas salt Julian Fourteenth to Fifteenth-Bitumen. Bush Frederick to Baker-Same. San Jose avenue and Twenty ty-ninth-Same Greenwich and Leavenworth-Same McAllister and Lyon-Same. RECOMMENDED FOR FULL ACCEPTANCE. Bryant Marposa to Eighteenth-Paving Sixteenth Market to Sanchez-Same.
 BIDS ORDERED REJECTED. Fifteenth avenue. California to Lake-Sewer, e- PRIVATE CONTRACTS. Twenty-fifth avenue. Point Lobos avenue to Clement-Property- owners may pave.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
STRUCK BY A LOCAL TRAIN.
Knocked From the Seventh-street
 Trestle and Died in an Hour.


 OAKLAND, May 2.-The o'clock local train across the Estuary on the Seventh street bridge is supposed to have struck and knocked an unknown man into the water and mud beneath. He was dragged out by means of a rope and removed to the Receiving Hospital. His head and ribs on the right side were badly frac- tured and he died before 3 o'clock.
 On his person was found a free peddlar' s license granted to D. J. Nelson, January 4 He had a G. 4. 2. receipt in the name of George Oakley, dated Los Angeles, Post No G. There was also a card bear ing the name F. c. Nelson. 10O31a Broad way. Inquiries make at the address failed to find any one who knew such a
 The dead man was removed to the Morgue. He is apparently about 66 years of age and was minus one eye. He is sup posed to have been walking across the bridge, and this would indicate that he was a stranger here, as there is a foot and wagon bridge only one block north of the one he was on. He might have fallen from car platform.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
Armstrong on Musicians.

strong the welI-known musical critic of Chicago. iectured tonight at the, First Unitarian Church on his personal talks with many prominent musicians. ,-
 The anecdotes of and talks with Nlco- lini. Patti, Damrosch, Abbey. Melba, Nor dica, Calve, De Reszke, PaderewsN and many others were very realistic The lec- turer has been to Craig-y-nos, has be- come as familiar with great men and wo- men on the stage as in their parlors; and can talk of them as private as well as public people,
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
No Ernert Testimony.

OAKLAND, May 2.-The Board of sux pervisors to-day rejected the claims of brs J. P. Dunn. Q. B. Hamlin "a and do1 B. A. nert medical testimony This action was taken after receiving the District Attor- ney's opinion. He also decided that the hoard had no authority to change fDA names of school districts. That power rests solely with the courts.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03

For Victoria Vancouver (B. O. Port Towns end Seattle Tacoma, Everett, Anacortes and New Whateom Wash). 10 a. m. May | $. thereafter connecting at Seattle with this com panys steamers for Alaska and G. N. Ky. at Tacoma with N. P. By, at Vancouver with c. P. Ky.
 May ?, s, IA, 20. 26, June l, and every sixth For santa Cruz Monterey, San Simeon. Cayucos. Port Harford San Luis obispo). Gaviota Santa Barbara, Ventura, Hueneme. San Pedro East San Pedro LLos Angelesl and Newport g a. m. May l. a. ,. g. Is, 1T, a. z'' zs' For San Diego, stopping only at Port liar ford (san Luis Obispo), Santa Barbara, Port Los Angeles and Redondo Ios q 5, Angeles0. n Il and every fourth day thereafter.
 For Ensenada, Magdalena Bay. San Jose del Cabo. MazatIan, Altata, La Paz, Santa Rosa lia and Guaymas (Mex.). 10 a. m May i2, June 1O and 2d of each month thereafter. For further information obtain folder
 The company reserves the right to change without previous notice steamers, sailing dates and hours of sailing
 TICKET OFFICE- New Montgomery street (Palace HoteD.
 GOODALL, PERKINS & CO.,, Gen. Agts-.
 10 Market st., San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03

Mrs. Welton J. Phillips of Alameda and Mrs. Ada E. Nelson of Santa Clara County The entire estate is left to the widow, to go the children at her death, share and share alike.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT.
Schedule of Events Which Will Close the Years Work at
 RarkeleV

BERKELEY, May 2.-Recorder James Sutton has issued the announcement of the annual commencement of the Univer- sitv of California The events of com mencement week cover eight days, May Il to IS inclusive.
 | lowing events:
 display of library treasures in honor of the graduating class. at the Bacon Art and Li-
 Thursday. May 12-s p. m., commencement ball in Harmon Gymnasium.
 adaay Mdg csss by by the president of the Un versity; D. m., meeting or the California Library Association in the Bacon Art and Li- brary Building addresses py Professors Moses, Saturday May IA, class day-1o a. m.. class piigrimage: p. In., open-air pageant and class Sisnensafion at Ben Weeds Amphitheater; 8 D m concert of the University Musical As sociation at shattuck Hall.
 the Rev. H. C. Minton. D.D.. at the First
 Presbyterian Church. corner Ellsworth street
 Ail Monday, May ls-2 to p. m.,. garden party,
 given by Mrs, Phebe A, Hearst in honor of the
 class at of the de p4so af @ letters and sciences; special order. recommen- datlons for degrees.
 Tuesday. May 17-1o a. m, meeting of the Re
 gents of the University in south hall: special order. conferrng of degrees; l:SO D. m. annual meeting of the Philosophi-
 cal Union in the lecture-room of the Phil
 osophy Building; 73O ?; m;' business meet
 ing p. m, philos9phiiGesl iG l,, exercises; ad- decenniaI reunion in San Francisco of the
 class of SS - 10.15 a. m commencement exercises in the tent. address by Professor Edmund J. James
 of the University of Chicago on The Modern oder, University and It's Relation to Practical Life; p .30 n n alumni lunch and reunion in the Harmon Gymnasium; 6S0 p. m., annual ban
 quet of the Alumni Association in San Fran
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
FOR SAN JOSE, LOS GATOs and SANTA CRUZ

Steamer AIVlSO IeaVeS Fler dalIy lSunday3 excepted) at p. m. Freight and passengers. Fare between San Francisco and Alvso. soc: to San Jose, 75c Clay street, Pier | q North First street. San Jose
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
Alameda News Notes.

John G. Harding of this city, who died yes terday will be held Wednesday afternoon from the Masonic Temple in San Francisco.
 The volunteer members of Company G are being drilled nightly by the officers of the regular company.
 There were two Alamedans in the fight at Manilla- Theodore H. Simpson, brother of Captain Simpson of Company c, Is in the engf- neer's department of the Boston, and Verdenal Cooley, son of Mrs Kingsbury Cooley. the act ress and playwright, is on board the PetreI.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
A NARROW ESCAPE.
Borax Works Employe Falls Into a
 Vat of Boiling Chemicals.

ALAMEDA, May 2.-Frank Smith, of
 1915 Mozart street, an employe of the borax works, had a narrow escape from instant death one day last week, the par ticulars of which have just been made public He was employed about the tanks in which the borax is boiled, and In pass ing from one to another stepped on a loose plank, which turned and plunged him into one of the great vats in which was about two feet of hot liquid. He struck on his side, but fortunately re- tained his presence of mind and pulled himself out instantly. His legs from the knees down were terribly burned, and his hands, arms and sides were also scalded. His clothes protected him to some extent, but if he had not eXtricated himself as soon as he did he must have perished. He is resting comfortably and will recover.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
New Baseball Captain.

BERKELEY, May 2.-Donald McLaren '99 has been elected captain of the Uni versitv of California baseball team for the season of 1899. The election was made unanimous by the members of this years team according to the regular GUS tom. McLaren played second base on the college nine during the past season and is one of the most earnest and conscien- tious players in college. During the past season McI.aren has not missed single nights practice on the diamond except when laid off on account of injuries or by direction of Coach Cochran.
 The new captain has made the college nine every year since he has been in col jege. In ,96 he played shortstop, in '97 shortstop and left field and this year he took the place formerly filled by Cap tain Elston '97. at second base Before entering college he played baseball at the Lowell High School, San Francisco, from which he graduated in 1885
 John McLaren of Golden Gate Park. For years even before he entered the High Sshool he played ball in the park. There are few amateur ball players in San Francisco who do not know him, at least by reputation Scotch, as the Berkeley players familiariy call him. has practi- caliy captained the infield during the past season, and his election as captain to sue ceed "Diddy'' Hoag has met with unani- nous satisfaction by the blue and gold supporters.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
OCEAN TRAVEL
Pacific Coast Steamship Co.

Steamers leave Broadway wharf, San Francisco.
 For Alaskan ports, 10 a. m., May 1, 6. Il, IS, 21, 26. 91, June 5, transfer at Seattle.
 For Alaskan ports (from Folsom-street wharf), 10 a. m, May IS, June 5, 26, July 1T, August 4, 25, transfer at Port ! land Of
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03

The following is the complete record of the street improvements passed by the Board of Supervisors at yesterdays ses-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-02-05

Seminary Missionary Alliance will meet.
Word has been received from twenty out.
of twenty-three seminaries TO the effect
that they favor merging the alliance into
the Young Mems Christian Association.
Heretofore the alliance has worked in the,
seminaries and the association in the COLI
leges. The change Is made in the direc-
ton of unity. The alliance will be. like the
Student Volunteers, Il part of the Young
Mems Christian, Association, which is to.
he tho one National organization for
young men inter-church movements. and
to represent the United States and Cam
ada in the Worlds Student Christian Fed
Grafton. The meetings at Northfeld are
hereafter to be under the federation.
The Evangelical Alliance for the United
States, in its efforts to get members of
young peoples societies to, place its
Truths for the Times in the hands of the
people in copies reaching into the mill
ions. is meeting with success. 1t is max
ing its special effort in Pennsylvania,
where it is better organized, perhaps, than
in any other State. A significant Incl
dent was the decision of the State Ex-
ecutive Committee to recommend TO the
churches of Pennsylvania the observance
of Holy Week, April 3 to 10. as a week
of prayer. the topics to be the teachings
and events of the last lays of Chrlst's
life. The alliance in Pennsylvania en-
ploys a State secretary and evangelist
permanently.
". M. G. A.
The Rev. DR.. Arthur N. Thompson,
pastor of Westminster Presbyterian.
Church. will deliver an address tomorrow
afternoon at the Emory NJ. E. Church,
Bergen Venue under the auspices of the
Young Mems Christian Association. The
subject of DR.. Thofnpson's address will
be IAN Unpopular Tax Collector" Good
music is always a special feature OF these
M GOT n orc
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-02-05
NOTICES.

Do. mic, partrnan Of Patterson ~ will
-. 20 v.r,i,;na 1vorpars, zJ;ssiar ~ No
50 We. side avenue, Sunday afternoon ana
evening
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arinity Papuis' pn uno hr ~ nostnr
SUNNI ,ane M .aah y !. AZ Nc ~.
ing onr Rest ., Evening 7:so p M. service
Of Song. followed by Baptism and Lords Sup
q Sunday school at go p. M.
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uniu asenue afe $500 :. 1o.,o
30 D f Mor,;ne sermoa Matthew w
tIoiU andn sei"0' ~
60 4-a.. pus. 49, a..
cocS ave,,a and Bowers street Rey lanes
9ooh asen 80 any eer,;eas ia 10 M Jan .
p 2 M n pass y se IN .. lTphioo s1sin ~. s any .
fHuoaaa ~ cao,smant &c tba Inrd.s c ,nnsr
Evening sermon. BLESSED Effects of Com
munion with Cod
St. Johns German NJ. E. church, Hopkins
Morning service. 1890 A. NJ text. song Of
solomon. xiii. ST. Love Is strong as Death,
Evening service. 1870 P. M, text, John, VII,
q. II Am the Bread of Life"
-, o. $500
Secono heiofdm ' Snu.en' Se ase lnieo
M and 30 D NJ Morn;ng sermon .arbe
Riybteo alsn Of God as revealed in His
Dealings with Man.
church OF tne ascension. ne" 1ork avenue
ana S Sasr,, ssfe - ,o.se An ~ aod neao p NJ
Ill Sarnn,,n;aa ~ tbe roornins saryjca w.
c,'..as snsm4 - -,
James M. =, Inuien. y MI 5na ~ ~
Bowers street. rev. Z. nomiahu, paslor-
services At io.o9 I. Y. s aiu 90 { ~. even
ING sermon VIII . e preacneo NY rev.. r =.
Bascom' a former pastor.
Simpson M E.. Church. Rev. r. M Ayles-
worth, pastor. services q : ao'sv a. ~. ana
$50 +. M. Holy communion ana heception
Of Members at the morning. service. HVening
sermon on rIhe Battle OF Lite, Dy rev. y.
w. AylesWorth, iather OF the pastor.
st. Mary's P. E. Church, Hoboken avenue.
Rev. Daniel r. Warran, rector. Services at
I:So and lo:so a. M. ana ~ :. M. Holy
Communion at the carry service
First Universalist, Summit avenue, near
Grand street. Rev. Charles H. Vail, pastor.
Service, 1915 A. NJ, subject, THE Problem
Of Belief in Cod
v NJ e Il. AIS p. NJ. Emory M. n
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-02-05
MISS VILADL'S RECEPTION.

The residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
T. vilade, No. 204 Eye avenue, was filled
with a merry party on Thursday evening
at a reception given by their daughter,
Miss Marion Vilade. The guests were re-
ceived in a charming manner and all en-
joyed themselves.
During the early part of the evening
a musical programme was rendered, con-
sisting of a number of vocal and instru-
mental solos. Dancing followed.
Among those present were:-Miss Marion
vilade. H. Gates, c. Gates. Miss Marion
Cornell, Edward vilade. Miss Elizabeth
Ryan. A. Becker. Miss Belle Wilder, Ed
ward Meeker. Miss Ella Maekey, Mr. Van
Alst, Miss Minnie Mccain. Charles Vilade.
Miss May vilade. Bernard Wishart. Miss
n. Ritter. w. Jackson, Miss Edna Haz-
ard. w. G.. Mackey. Miss Eva Hulsier,
Mr. Chapman. Miss Bessie Patterson, B.
Craig. Miss Madge Craig, Miss Annie
Vilade. p. Henderson. Miss Johnson, J.
Henderson. Miss Bessie Vilade, f. Wright,
Miss Brown, Fred Mackey and Miss Rita
yr;1a1a ..
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-02-05
OATHoL1O CLUB.

The members of the Catholic Club ORA
matte Union have only one more rehear-
sal to make before they will produce their
three-act comedy, entitled "Our Regi-
ment,'' which willb e given next Thurs
day evening at the club theatre.
The following will be the cast:-Mr.
Dobbinson, Joseph A.. B%uettner; Mr.. Ella
by. Peter A. Clerkin; Captain Feather
stone, ]. J. Sweeney; Guy Warrener, F.
Thorne Rider; Rev. John Talbot, William
A. Mccarthy; Batters, 7. E. Healy; Mrs.
Dobbinson. Miss Butler; Olive, Miss Bull
ger; Euid Thurston, Miss McCartie; Maud
Ellaby, Miss Veronica Stanton. The COM
edy will be produced under the direction
of the Dramatic Committee of the club,
ohm J. Egan, chairman; w. A. McCar-
thy, secretary; 7. F. O'Brien, stage man
ager. Dancing will follow the entertain
ment.
On Thursday, Feb. II, the Games Com
mittee will give another of its popular
euchres and the prizes to be awarded will
surpass an previous ones given by this
club. as it will be the last euchre until
after the Lenten season, and the mem
bers nope for a large attendance.
The fifth. anniversary dinner OF the
club will be held on February 81, at
the clubhouse, and the following COM
mittee has been appointed TO make All
arrangements for its success John Crit
fin. Chairman; John J. Egan, Secretary
and Treasurer; A. ]. Corcoran, James ].
Ferris, M. j. Fagan, Frank McNally. e.
J. Riordan, William H. Quinn, John F.
Relish. p. F. Doyle. John ]. Cone, N. R.
Vanderhoff, Thomas F. Morrin, James r.
Bowen, M. T. Connolly, Adolph Walter.
.Jr lanes c. 'Minihan, Rev. James f.
Mooney ex-officio.
During Lent Mr.. John Relish, Chairman
of the Bowling Committee, announces
that there will be a ladies' bowling tourn-
ament for handsome prizes.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-02-05
AMONG TIE CHURCHES.

The seventeenth anniversary of the
founding of the Christian Endeavor So
ciety was appropriately celebrated by the
society of the Park Reformed Church
last Sunday evening. An interesting pro-
gramme was carried out and was thor
oughly enjoyed by an audience hat filled
The church parlors. The exercises were
in charge of Miss Florence Baker.
Nearly eight hundred tickets were sold
for the recent eye Old Folkes'' concert
at the Park Reformed Church. and the
Ladies' Church Funds treasury is there
oy increased by the amount of about $l50.
Though given on a grand scale he ex-
oenses were more or less trifiing.
The February Committee of the Ladies'
Fund Society of the Park Reformed
Church talk of arranging for a New Eng
and tea. The date has not yet been set.
Willing Circle of Kings Daughters of
he Park Reformed Church is arranging
10 hold under its auspices an entertain
ment. the talent of which will be Sc
.ected by J. Williams Macy
The Teachers Association of the Park
Reformed Sunday school met Monday
evening and transacted considerable rou-
Inc business. The subject of establishing
Home Department. was fully dis
sussed. and though no definite action was
aiken the discussion resulted favorable to
he idea of establishing such a depart
ment. 1t is by no means a new feature in
many Sunday schools. The idea is to en-
courage regular study of the Bible lessons
among those who are i'll or otherwise con-
An Illustrated s-tereopticon lecture will
De given on February II in the Second
reformed Church. Central avenue. The
ecture will be on the Did Testament"
Methodist Episcopal.
A Mizpah Brotherhood was organized in
he Centenary NJ. E. Church on Thursday
evening. February 8. The following Off
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