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The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
MERCHANTS WANT 4
 LOWER INSURANCE RATE
THE EXCHANGE WILL SEEK 4
 CHANGE IN THE LAW.
Director Sohst Declares That There Is Discrimination Against
 Oakland.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 qa8 BroadWaY. Oct. F.


 The Merchants Exchange of this city is now attempting to impress upon mem bers of the Legislature the necessity of some change in the law governing iusur- auce companies.
 The views of the exchange are clearly set forth in the following paper which was read al the regular meeting by Direc- tor J. II. N. Sohst.
 Oakland is considered a gold mine by under writers. ana there is no level too low for them; but down down into the pockets Of their un- fortunate victims they go and dig up the gold with which they erect palaces in London, LtT- erpooL Paris, Hamburg, Bremen. etc, and pay lavish salaries to their presidents.
 The rates business property the same as they were fifteen years ago, and in many instances have been raised and may be called I.ruhibitory. People cannot insure, but have to run their own risk
 Do the underwriters h--c-v that the people of Oakland expend nearly si00. GOO a year for fire rroteCtiCn2 l don't think they do. The last time they paid fair city a visit bv drivers and horses of the fire department This state of affairs existed for economical reasons but with q team halT a mile away from the engine house the insurance coTnpan les Jumped up the rates. The fire horses have not been used for street spr1nki1ng for fifteen years. The underwriters should be officially notified of the fact and be asked to come down with But the ohiy way to loosen their iron grip which they have on the people will be to in etTfct our Senators and AsseTnblynen to pass a bill at the next session which will hberate the oppressed public I will further suggest that our secretary be instructed to coHlInuni- cate with boards of trade and merchants asso- they also pledge their lc~isators to pass laws for the benefit of the people,
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
DENIED THAT HE
 WAS THE DEAD MAN
o. F. KRIEG WAS NOT THE UNI
 KNOWN CORPSE.
Identification Is Puzzling Oakland's Coroner.

OAKLAND, Oct. 12.-The remains of the man recovered from the bay with a bullet wound through the head were ident- flied to-day by N. P. Reuss, the pro- prietor of bottling works, as those of Oscar F. Krieg, an employe who worked for him about two years ago, and resided in the TWenty-third avenue district Dur ing the afternoon four other men called at the morgue and corroborated the ident- ifcation, all asserting positively that the dead man was none other that Krieg, who of late has been a whisky drummer for a San Francisco house.
 Tonight, to the surprise of Coroner Baldwin and the morgue attendants, Os- car F. Krieg appeared personally and positively declared that he was not the dead man by any means, thus leaving the Coroner still in the dark as to the identity of the genuine corpse. The strong resemblance, however, is some thing remarkable, but Mrs. krieg and four little Kriegs are happy In the thought that the husband and father is not he who lies cold on a slab at the
 The watch of the deceased was exam fned to-day by Jeweler T. M. Fry, 470 Thirteenth street, and he states it as his opinion that the timepiece has recently had a new case put on the old Waltham works The case is gold-filled Cres- cent, and the works are fitted with the Appleton &5 Tracy movement, This might lead to an Identification.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
LOVERS KNOTS
 AND BLOSSOMS
Brilliant Noon Ceremony Which UniteS Miss Eva Moody and Clarence
 Breeden.

Tn a bower of white chrysanthemums and true-lovers knots Miss Eva Moody and Clarence Breeden yesterday after noon plighted their troth in the presence of about seventy invited guests.
 The handsome home of the brides par ents, Mir. and Mrs. Joseph l.. Moody, at the corner of Lombard and Jones streets was the scene of the wedding ceremony.
 The entire lower floor of the residence was given over to those who assisted at the ceremony, and was profusely deco rated with choice blossoms.
 In the main drawing room, where the ceremony was performed, white was the prevailing tone of the decorations. The sitting room was in yellow and white. Red berries and ferns were gracefully ar ranged in the hallway, and the dining room was in ptnk-American Beauties and cosmos prevailing.
 The large porch was inclosed in canvas, and here were arranged the tete-a-tete tables where the seventy guests sat down to a bridal luncheon.
 Exactly at noon the bridal party en- tered the drawing room. It was led by the bridesmaids, Miss Eva Madden, Miss Bernie Brown and Miss Bertha Dolbeer. They were gowned alike in frocks of white mousseline de soie over slips of green taffeta. Large bouquets of Amer ican Beauties completed the costumes.
 Next came the maid Of honor, Miss Mai Moody, q sister of the bride. She wore a dainty dress of white dotted chiffon over white taffeta silk. The bouquet she carried was composed of bridesmaid roses.
 Following came the bride, leaning upon the arm of her father She looked eX- tremely pretty in her wedding dress of white duchesse satin. The skirt was en traine and elaborately trimmed in point q esprit lace arranged to form lovers knots The high-necked, long-sleeved bodice was shrouded in white tulle and was finished with satin stock and belt The tulle veil was attached with a spray of orange blossoms, and the bridal bou- quet was of lilies of the valley.
 As the bridal party reached the bower it was met by the groom, his best man, Edward M. Beck. and the officiating clergyman, Rev. MT. Shaw of St. Luke s Church.
 After the solemn service was over con- gratulations were in order, and later the guests sat down to a bridal breakfast. during which the bride and groom were toasted again and again
 MT. and Mrs. Breenden left last even ing for Southern California, where the honeymoon will be spent. On their re turn they will reside at the Richelieu on Van Ness avenue.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
SHOT WHILE AT A FUNERAL.
Peculiar Injury of T. J. Hamilton, the Result of Firing a Volley
 Over a Grave

OAKLAND, Oct. 12.-T. J. Hamilton. residing at Seventh and Oak streets, sus- tained 8 peculiar injury to-day while at- tending the funeral of a comrade, Joseph Davis. a colored Grand Army man, who dropped dead few days ago. The re- mains were inferred in the soldiers plat in Mountain View Cemetery this after noon. As is customary and to give such funerals a military aspect three voAeys were fired over the final resting place of the departed colored veteran and com rade.
 With the last volley Comrade Hamilton uttered a scream, for he had received the full charge of wadding from one of the guns in his left leg. He was escorted to the Receiving Hospital where the wound was dressed by Drs. StrattOn and Tobin.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
PRIVATE MEAD0RS ON
 TRIAL FOR HIS LIFE
JURY OF TWELVE HAS BEEN AC-
 GIFTED AND SWORN.
Attorney Deuprey Outlines the Testi- mony by Which He Hopes to Establish the Plea of
 Self Defense.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call.

Oakland Office San Francisco Call
 90S Broadway, Oct. 12
 Self-defense is the plea on which At torney Eugene Deuprey will try to save the neck of James Nathaniel Meadors. who killed Private Jonas Ury at Camp Barrett on August 16
 The trial. which was resumed before Judge Ellsworth this morning. is attract Ing much interest. The selection Of a Jury occupied the greater part of the
 Rather an unusual feature of the trial to-day " as that after Deputy District At ICrney Melvin had made his opening sta lelnent to the jury Attorney Deuprey arose and also made an opening state ment, outlining briefly what the defense expected to prove. IL was here that the question of what the defense will be was finally settled. He said iI part: ''W 2 expect 10 show that the record of JTy In t7is county was that of professional plS-LSt and member of the prize ring that he was man of remarka bIe stat ure and d bully by nature; that he was companion in the tent at Camp Bar rett with Meadors, and that he had ire qUenIy assaIled the accused with the vlleSt epithets that could be uttered by the tongue of man.
 Attorney Deuprey next recited the cir curnstances immediately surrounding the killing. by which he expected to show that Meadors used his poci1et-lz1life on
 I've expect to. show" continued Deuprey, that when Meadors re- turned from the kitchen iu camp about 3 a. m., after he had obtained his co1fee there was a quarrel going on in the tent over the question of who had been guilty of making q certain mUss in the tent. When the matter was left to Meadors he frankly stated that Ury had done it; that thereupOn Cry called him bald headed - -, and grabbing hold of his rife threatened to knock out the brains of Meadors. When the officers came upon the scene MeadOrs said, '' 'Sergent. l had to do it. ."
 The taking of testimony will begin to- morrow morning at 10 o'clock
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
Grand JuryWork Goes
 for Naught.
PROSECUTION IN DESPAIR
CANNOT CONVINCE TRIAL, Ju-
 RoRS OF GUILT.
The Court Grants 6 Motion to Dis miss and the Witnesses Are Released From
 Jail.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

sos Broadway, Oct 12
 Constable Robert Bowling has nothing more to fear from the indictments aI- leging perjury brought against him by the Grand Jury. This morning. on motion of the District Attorney, all the charges were dismissed because of the failure of 1uries to convict When the cases were called MT. Shook informed Judge Ogden that the former trials had been care fully and earnestly conducted by the prosecution, and that in each case the jury had failed to convict. There is no new evidence to place before the jurors and the inference being that they would rail to convict the third time. the Dis trlct Attorney could see no use in vast Ing the time or the money Of the State. Judge Ogden granted the motion 10 dis miss.
 Bowling was indicted some months ago on three charges of perjury. All of them were connected with swearing to bills against the county contracted in his ca paClty as Constable. When the first case was tried the defendant was represented by Attorney Emil Midsummer and he Was acquitted. At the second trial two weeks ago the jury disagreed, and il was me retrlal of the second case that was before the court this morning.
 The dismissal of the charges was vel come news to the two tramps named Ramsey and Carr. who gave the evidence 70 the Grand Jury to furnish the basis Tor the indictment. These two men have been held in custody since Bowling was lno1cte0, and to-day they were released.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
Three Mismated. Couples.

OAKLAND, Oct. I---Judge Hall to-day granted a decree of divorce to Alonzo AYres, the police officer, from Nellie Ayers, on the ground of extreme cruelty. The custody of the minor child was award ed to defendant and plaintiff Is ordered to pay $l5 monthly toward the support of the child.
 Judge Hall also granted a divorce to Annie Buckingham from Theodore Buck ingham There are no children nor prop erty involved in the case
 Eliza Burkart has sued Anton Burkart for 0 divorce on the ground of extreme cruelty. The parties reside in this city and have two children.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
First Bill Under the
 Woodward Rates.
PAYMENT IS DISPUTED
WORK OF LAST MARCH MAY
 GO INTO COURT.
One Water Company Attempts to Col lect for What Was Formerly Done Free for the
 City.
Oakland Ofhce San Francisco Call,

sos Broadway, Oct. 12. About three weeks ago a story was
 published in The Call to the effect that the water companies of this city intended to put into use in the near future the schedule for water rates fixed by the
 solid six of the City Council last March,
 and which brought forth such a storm of public indignation. The story was denied
 at the time by the officers of one of the companies.
 This morning when the Police and Fire Commissioners met, a bill was presented
 for payment from the Contra Costa Water
 Company for changing and repairing fire
 hydrants as arranged for in the new schedule. This Is the first attempt made to collect under this ordinance, although 1t became legal July l.
 In the Woodward ordinance, which raised such dissatisfaction, 1t is provided that the water companies should be paid for repairing and putting in fire hydrants ordered by the Council. In the ordinance of the previous year, which was passed before the two companies had agreed, the work of repairing and placing fire hydrants did not cost the city anything.
 City Attorney Dow read the new ordin- ance stating that the city was to stand the expense, but Mayor Thomas raised the question as to whether the ordinance was in force. It had been passed by the Council, but had besn vetoed by him and had not been passed over his Veto By SbreWd piece of manipulation at the time tes were being fixed, a resolution was passed fixing the water rates, as the charter provides that they can be fixed by either resolution or ordinance The water companies will probably hold that 1t is legal. The items comprise two ire hy- drants, costing $44 each, and a number of repairs to other hydrantS. After some discussion the bill was turned over to the Chief of the Fire Department for an explanation.
 nature of a test to- see if a night will be made against the Woodward ordinance.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
An Eye to Improvement.

L. M King, superintendent of the street department of the Merchants Association, returned yesterday from a six weeks trip to the East, where he had been sent by the association to gather information as to the methods adopted In the larger cities on the Atlantic side In the matters Mr. King has visited every city of note and he states that in very many respects San Francisco Is far behind the times. However in none of the municipalities did he find everything perfect. One city would excel in its sewer system, another in its pavements and another in the matter of 6isposing of its garbage. He will have many valuable suggestions to make for the benefit of this city in matters when the association makes recommendations to the Supervisors for public improve ments.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
There Was No Danger

ALAMEDA, Oct. 12.-It appears upon investigation that the published accofInt of the broken rail episode on the broad gauge line was greatly exaggerated In stead of two feet having been broken from the rail only two inches were gone. and this fact had been discovered by the section hands and the trains were all no repairs could be made. There was no occasion for any alarm. and the rail was replaced during the evening.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
Oscar F. Krieg Identified.

OAKLAND, Oct. 12-The remains of the man recovered from the bay with a bullet wound through the head have been proprietor of a bottling works, as those of Oscar F. Krieg, who had been in his em- ploy for two years. Of late Krieg had wholesale liquor house. Krieg formerly resided on Over street, near AIlendale avenue, but Reuss says that he had moved to the Twenty-third avenue dis trict and that he leaves a wife and four children. He Is at a loss to know why krieg committed suicide.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
New Oneratic societu.

ALAMEDA, Oct 12-An amateur ope- ratio society was formed last night in Banding Hall, composed of about seven ty of the best voices in Alameda. Pro- Rehearsals commence next Tuesday, May IS, with the opera Pirates of Penzance. '' which will be given in the near future. The enthusiasm manifested at the meet ing welcoming Professor Bartlett to the field of labor, where he is so well known, Demonstrated the success Of the society
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
A Sick Soldier.

ALAMEDA, Oct 12.-Woru was received from Cantain Simpson of Company G Eighth Regiment now at Vancouver that one of the members from Alameda Arthur Dole, son of E. L. Dole of 19lf Everett street, Is down with the typhoid fever. MT. Dole has gone to Vancouver to look after his son.
 Another letter from one of the members of the company says that on the Sth inst. there were twenty-four in the hospital and four sick in quarters. J. c. Stamer the well known oarsman, Is one of the eIckest.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
Jury Cuts a Surgeons Fee.

OAKLAND, Oct. 12.-The trial of the suit of Dr. Joseph s. Eastman of Berlre- ley against Ferdinand Holtum for the recovery of $1500 claimed due on account of a surgical operation performed on the child of defendant has occupied the atten- tion of Superior Judge Hall and a jury the past several days, and late this after noon the Jury gave a verdict awarding to plaintiff $250. The costs and jury's fees must be paid by the plaintiff.
 The Eisfeldt Divorce.
 OAKLAND, Oct 12-Anna E. Eisfeidt has filed an affidavit with County Clerk
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
School Heater Contract

ALAMEDA, Oct. 12-The Board of Ed ing for the purpose of opening bids for a heater plant in the Haight School. The proposals called for figures based upon the square foot of radiation required to heat the building. and the result was some surprising differences in nnathemat- lcs The estimates of the area varied from l340 to 2I06 square feet, and the fig uTes from s960 to $2375. G. H Fay & co. of San Francisco were the lowest bidders and were awarded the contract at 6S24 cents per square foot of radiation
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
Oakland News Items.

OAKLAND, Oct. 12-The cases of Jo- seph Noel, A. R. Andre and Ben Spring CT, street-speaking socialists, have been set for trial October 26 in the Police Court.
 Manuel Stone this morning pleaded not guilty of the charge of perjury preferred against him by the Grand Jury, and his case was set for November 8.
 Warren Green has filed suit against J. W Warwick and wife for decree can ceiling an alleged contract for the sale of q ranch valued at $20 900.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
Baldwin-Morrison Wedding.

ALAMEDA. oct. 12.-CharIes Morrison of San T rancisco and Miss Carol Bald win of the same city were married last evening at the residence of MT. and Mrs C. $. Peck, POST Central avenue. this city The bridegroom is 6 lumber merchant and the bride is well known in education al circles, occupying the chair of sciences in the Lick School. She is a graduate of the Cogsweu School, of the Berkeley Uni versity and of Cornell where she ob- tained the title of doctor of sciences. The couple went to the Blue Lakes on their ENeddinsy rrin
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13

Jordan in which she declares that her husband, Theodore A. Eisfeldt, Is able to pay her $50 monthly alimony, as required by the court. as well as s150 attorney fees She complains also that her hus- band has taken possession of all of her wardrobe and prays that citation issue against him.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
Dr. Crowley Thrown Out.

OAKLAND, Oct 12-Dr D. D. Crowley was hurt this evening by being thrown from his carriage on Telegraph avenue. The doctor struck on his head, but was not seriously injured and no bones were broken.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD

via SauSdlIo EcIISs FROM SAN FRANCISCO TO MILL VALLEY AND SAN RAFAEL. WEEK DAYS-*7:20 "9:30, 11:00 a. m.; s1;4ss 3:45 5:l5 $500, 630 p. m
 EXTRA TRIPS-For San Rafael on Monday. Wednesdays and Saturdays in5S at at n 80 p. m Ii. 800. '4:3O SIS D. m.
 Trains marked run to San Quentin ;,,o FROM SAN RAFAEL TO SAN FRANCISCO. WEEK DAYs-5:25. '6:s5. 745, 's:3O e. m.; EXTRA TRIPS on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at GAO D. m-
 SJJNDAYS-6:20, $500, "10:00, "n:55 ID. 1:15 *3:10 4:40 "6.20 p. m
 Trains marked start from San Quentin. FROM MILL VALLEY TO SAN FRANCISCO. WEEK DAYS-5:45, 6:z5. 7:55, s:4o m; l2 :35, 2:45 $50, 20 D.
 EXTRA TRIPS Mondays. Wednesdays and Saturdays at TOO p. ID.
 SUNDAYS-S:00. 10:05 a. m.: 2:u5. 1:20. 3:2A 5:00, $40 D.
 THROUGH TRAINS. 7:2e a. m. week days-Cazadero and way sta ns. 1:45 D. m. Saturdays-Duncan Mills and way
 stations. 500 a. m. Sundays-DuncanM Mills and way sta's.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
AMENDMENT NUMBER SEVEN. (Being Assembly Constitutional Amendmer


 A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California amendment to section two of article four of the Constitution in reIa- ton to sessions of the Legislature. by which 1t Is proposed to amend said section to read as follows
 Section 2. The sessions of the Legislature shall commence at twelve o'clock meridian on the first Monday after the first day of January next succeeding the election of it's members, and shall be biennial unless tho Governor shall in the interim convene the Legislature by proc lamation. The Legislature shall then remain in session for twenty-five days, after which it must adjourn to some date not less than thirty nor more than sixty days from the time of ad- journment. If the two houses fail to agree upon a time at which they will resume their session, the Governor shall, by proclamation, fix date for such recovering, which shall be within the limits above prescribed. Upon re- assembling the Legislature shall complete it's session. No pay shall be allowed to members for a longer period than seventY-fye days and bill shall be introduced ln either house ex. cept at the first twenty -fzse days of the session without the consent of three-fourths of the members thereof.
 NOW, THEREFORE. Pursuant to the proyt- sions of the Constitution. and act of the Legislature of the State of California entitled An act to provide for the submission of pro- posed amendments to the Constitution of the State of California, to the qualified electors for their approval approved March :, A D ISs3 the above-described proposed amendments are upon, by ballot. by the qualified electors of the State, at the election to be held throughout this State
 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER s. A. D. 1sss
 The said proposed amendments are to be sep- arately voted upon in manner and form as fol- lows:
 Each ballot used at such election must con- tain written printed thereon the following words, whereupon the voter may express his choice provided by law:
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
EXECUTIVE DEPART NJ ENT,
 SACR ANfENTO InlY 30th 1Sa

 WHEREAS. The Legislature of the State of California, at its thirty-second session begin ming on the fourth day of January, A. D. 1897. two-thirds of all the members elected to each of the two houses of said Legislature voting In favor thereof, proposed the following de scribed amendments to the Constitution Of the State of California, to-wit: