The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03

she has been awarded a large indemnity for the destruction of a teak forest ana the killing of forty elephants by the Siamese Government. Adolph Cheek, now in Honolulu, one of the best all-round athletes on the coast, may return to the State University when the settlement IS made.
 Friends of New Officials.
 OAKLAND, April 2.-Chief of Police Fletcher is preparing for the changes he contemplates to make in the pollce ,,lii, uH1 partment It is expected that there Will be a complete encouragement Of details etc He has received congratulations from numerous friends since his appoint Harry N. Morse. George c; Fabens, the well-known railroad sleuth, Chief of Police Gall of Stockton, Taliesen Evans of the San Francisco Chronicle, Ira BIS Bisn- n- Bon, who telegraphed from Los Angeles and Jerome Deasy of Grass Valley; De- tective w. B. Quigley was presented Mitn a handsomely engraved silver detectlVe s star last evening at banquet rendered by his friends.
 The City's Cash in Hand.
 OAKLAND. April 2.-City Treasurer 7. T. Gilpin has made the March apportion- ment of the city's funds, and announces the following balances in the various funds; General, sssO6 O1; salary s1sl s'oe1 S I; school. S2211 "A: fire, sl0S75 30; police, s9520 s6; free library, s94O OS; fire and po- lice telegraph, SASS 20; sewer. $l9s 7S; street est, ss17s AS: bond redemption. $l2, ,654 %; school building bond interest, $5o61 2S: school building bond redemption, $16,- S3l 94: police relief and pension, S6652 %; funding, s3721 70; urgent necessity Slos 9S
 Is Mary Dillman Insanep
 OAKLAND, April 2.-Judge Ogden al- lowed Mrs Mary Dillman to leave the in rH of Q Receiving friends until Monday, when he will render his decision regarding. her commitment Several attempts have been made to place her in the Insane Hospital, but each time she has been discharged. Her allegations made in court to-day were denied by neighbors and officers, although she has numerous friends who claim she IS all right when left alone.
 Two Residences Burned.
 OAKLAND, April 2-The residence of Fruitvaie avenue, was destroyed by fire last night. The loss is estimated at s15O0. Another fire occurred on the road to Joaquin Miller's place. totally destroying the residence of Rev. Mir Perkins, for merly rector of the Episcopal church, Alameda. He Is in the East now. the house being unoccupied. The loss will amount to S3OOO
 Will Assist Rev. R. F. Coyle.
 OAKLAND, April 2.-Rev. Owen Jones F. Coyle's assistant in the First Presby terian Church. He will take charge of the Mission work, edit the Cleaner and Sunday bulletins, besides acting as Dr. Coyle's stenographer. MT. Jones is well-known minister, formerly pastor of the Welsh Presbyterian Church of this city.
 Oakland News Items.
 OAKLAND, April 2-William F. Hall professor of mathematics in the High School, has filed his petition in ininsolvency His liabilities aggregate s766S IA, with only $500 assets all of which are exempt. He has wife and four children.
 The Elk Drug Company was incorpor- ated to-day with a capital stock of $20 ,000 Paul Uth, Elliott Steinhausen and Ham, mond Muller are the directors, the first two investing S1000 each.