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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
McKEEvER WILL GO EAST.
The Clever Philadelphian Will Back Mcconnell Against Daly or
 TracV

Charley McKeever was a very much depressed man in spirits yesterday. He acknowledged that he expected to defeat Mcconnell in less than twenty rounds and, above all things, knockout was the last thing he looked for when he entered the ring on Tuesday evening.
 When asked for an opinion concerning the future of the local welterweight Mo Keever did not hesitate to say that Me- his own against any man of the class he represents, and that if he should meet Daly or Tracy he (McKeever) will have money on the lad from Frisco.
 ''I did not look for a right-hand smash when McConnells glove landed on my chin," said McKeever, ''in fact, I was certain of landing my left, but McCon- nelPs quick shift of the head saved him from what l think would have been a finishing touch.
 Well, the young fellow surprised me and you will find that he will do likewise to a good many of the fighters who are rated in the championship class"
 McKeever will leave for the East short ly, unless he can arrange another match on this coast in the very near future.
 Mcconnell is ready for another en- doubtless some of the athletic clubs will sign to fight either Jack Daly or Tom Tracy.
 The betting on the fight started at 1O to 2, with MckeeVer on the long end then 1t ran to even money, but flood of Eastern coin arrived few hours before the contest, which ran McKeever's end up, and the betting closed at 10 to 61a with Mcconnell on the short end. The lucky ones who had winning tickets to cash in the paris mutuels received S38 for every dollar they gambled.
 It Is said that the son for the delay at Woodward's Pavilion was occasioned by an attachment that Jake Rauer had against the National Club.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
THE MILLINER
 CAPITULATES Will Not Fight for Her
 Adopted Child. FLORENCE WITH HER FATHER SUDDEN ENDING OF A VERY
 LIVELY CONTEST.
Mrs. Beagleho1e Agrees to Allow Miss Beaver to Go to Her Par ent, Who Will Support
 Her.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

Oakland OIflce San Eranc1SCO Call,
 sos Broadway, June 22
 There is to be no contest over the GUS tody of Florence Beaver, the adopted daughter of Mrs. Eva May Beaglehele, a Reno milliner. The case was disposed of to-day by Mrs. Beaglehole consenting that letters of guaraianship should be issued to the girls father.
 During the testimony that was taken it developed that Mrs. Beaglehole had not been all that she represented herself. been convicted in the San Francisco Police Court of beating the girl and that she had been taken away from her by the San Francisco Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Judge Paterson of San Francisco tried to make it appear Home obtained the custody of the child on proceedings based on Mrs. Beaglehole s refusal to permit the girl to parade with the Salvation Army at Reno. Mrs. Mont case, as the information they had was of a much more serious nature. Mrs. Mont gomery declared that Mrs. Beaglehole had gone to her making false representa- tions. She declared she was member of a Baptist church at Reno. but inquiry de- pelled from the church.
 When the testimony was concluded 1t was agreed that the contest over, the fathers petition for guardianship should be renewed in court this morning, but a compromise prevented 1t.
 The stipulation between the parties is to the effect that the letters of adoption granted Mrs. Beaglehole are still in force and that the child be given into the GUS tody of her father who agrees to support her and take all proper care of her. For the present Florence will remain with Mrs. Montgomery.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
WILLS FILED FOR PROBATE.
Mother of Robert Lynch, Secretary to Rev. J. George Gibson, Dis
 noses of Her Estate.

Rev. J. George Gibson applied to the Superior Court yesterday for probate of the will of Maria Hussey, who died in Los Angeles last April, leaving an estate valued at $2500. The testatrix was the mother of Robert Lynch, who occupied the position of secretary for the Rev. J.. George Gibson during the trying period of the trial of Theodore Durrant for the murder of Blanche Eamont. Rev. MT. Gibson is named in the will as executor, and he has formally accepted the trust imposed. upon him. Following are the specific bequests. To her son, Robert Newton Lynch, the testatrix bequeaths one-third of the estate; to her daughter. Lottie M Lynch. one-third; to Robert Newton Lynch, 1T, trust for testatrix, s daughter, Lottie M. Lynch. one-third. Charles M. Hussey, husband of the de- ceased, is omitted from the provisions of the will, as he is entirely incompetent to manage the property, in the opinion of the testatrix.
 The will of Mrs. Katherine Kieffer, who died in this city on the 9th inst, leaving an estate valued at $6000, was filed for probate yesterday. The estate Is devised to her two sons, Robert Hirt and Henry Meyer Charles Kieffer, husband of the decedent, is given life interest in the estate.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
RED CROSS ACTIVITY.
More Workers Are Needed at Head
 quarters.

BERKELEY, June 22.-The headquar- ters of the Berkeley branch of the Red Cross Society were opened again to-day and work was begun upon a new lot of bandages to be sent with the next trans ports that leave San Francisco. This evening 123 plaster bandages had been finished. The progress was somewhat slow owing to the scarcity of workers, and the committee in charge is going to issue an urgent appeal asking all ladies of the town who can possibly spare the time to come to the headquarters and assist in getting supplies ready,
 Mrs. F. V. Paget, who has had charge of collecting and forwarding papers and magazines to the soldiers, sent to San Francisco this afternoon shipment of twenty-one boxes. She reports total of fifty boxes forwarded since the Berkeley branch was organized.
 Tomorrow afternoon general meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. c. R. Greenleaf for the purpose of discussing the proposed celebration for the Fourth of July. The meeting will begin at half past 3, and all those interested are in- Vited to be present. The Fourth of July committee consists of Professor Thomas R. Bacon, Mrs A. Marquand, A. w. Nay Tor and Dr. J. COyle.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
To Increase the Water Supply.

BERKELEY, June 22.-The Francisco street well will soon be the water supply of West Berkeley. Workmen are now engaged in erecting a pumping plant and on University avenue, near Shattuck avenue. From there the water can be carried directly into West Berkeley. The Alameda Water Company expects to gain an increase of at least 900 gallons day from this source. By this means there will be a corresponding gain for the busi- ness portion of the town, as the amount now to be used for sprinkling the streets.
 Berkeley News Notes.
 BERKELEY, June 22.-The North Berkeley Volunteer Fire Company elected officers last night for the coming year as follows: President, A L. Ott; vice-presi- dent, Frank Richards: secretary. J. Lloyd; treasurer, Harry Squires; fore man, Edward Florence.
 Give Day, instructor in the department of history and political economy of the University of California, left for the signed his position in the faculty at Berke- ley and accepted an instructorship at Yale. MT. Day will spend the summer in Europe before beginning his work at the opening of the next college year.
 The north wing of the basement of North Hall, formerly used as a study room for the women students of the Uni- versity of California, is being altered and repaired. It will be turned over to the men next August as a locker room.
 The First Baptist Church on Allston way celebrated its ninth anniversary to- night. After a supper served in the church parlors the rolIcall was read of church since its organization nine years
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
CHIEF LEES
 USED HIS
 INFLUENCE Colts Rifles for the Department. RUM0RS OF A PUT-UP JOB LOCAL FIRMS CONDEMN THE CHIEFS CHOICE.
RUMoRS OF A PUT-UP JOB
1t Would Seem That Some Very Queer "Competition" Was Allowed in the Placing of Large and
 Important Order.

When the venerable head of the local Police Department again rides forth at the head of his stalWarts, either as escort to departing troops or in the great parade on the Fourth of July, he will have the satisfaction of knowing that his minions of the law are armed with a death-dealing rifle which, although somewhat out of date, is a relic of the days when he worked as a boy in the Colt firearm fac tory.
 Sad to relate, the Chief has again al- lowed his feelings to get the better of his Judgment. He has used his prerogative to obtain an arm for the department which has not been heard of in this city in years, and has brought criticism on himself by completely ignoring the Win chester Arms Company, the Marlin Rifle Company and other large manufacturers who tried to secure the order. The firms named might have submitted to the in eyitable had they been given chance to show the valuable qualities of their rifles, but as this was not permitted the acton has brought forth some unkind remarks.
 Chief Lees has been accused or faVorit- ism, and murmurs or a 1op nave peen heard. This was all brought aDout through fhe changing of rifles in the department. At present the police are using, Winches- ters in their drills, but 1t was deemed py the powers that be that they were too heavy and cumbersome, so a new weapon was ordered. The Chief, having had some exnerience as a young man in that line. remembered that the Union Metallic Cart. ridge Company handled the memento or days gone by, so he sent to that nTn TOT a few samples. They not only sent them but dispatched a good salesman 70 con vince the Chief that the Colt rlne was the only real thing in the market me complicated weapon was explained tnor- ougfIy to him, and he took the matter Tnder consideration. In his sleep ne dreamed of the gun, but a twinge oI con. science came to him, and he remempeIeu that other citizens represented well-Kno"n
 The next day he sent one of his men to the Winchester agency for a specimen or their work. They were told that rines TOT inc department were under consideration, hut they would not be permitted to seno a renresentative to explain the yaiuaple featlires about their weapon. MT Miller, 4ha local agent for the company, paid a S-jsit to the Chief, but returned having received very little satisfaction.
 Ssmnles of the Marlin rifle were also handed over to the police for Inspection, hnt with like success. When the local renresentative for the well-known arm called on Lees he was informed that IL had been decided to use the Colt rine.
 Strong objection was made against the selection on every hand by men 1aminar with firearms One expert stated yester- day that the Colt rife was practicaiiy
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23

unknown and out of date; that while it was not obsolete the Winchester and Marlin rifles had overshadowed and passed it. A visit was made to leading gun stores and this statement was found to be true. Although the gun was kept In stock very few sales were recorded.
 A representative of the Winchester Arms Company. in speaking about the matter yesterday, said: MT. Miller was not permitted to show the good points of our gun. He went out there but could believe that a job was on foot to push through a cut and dried programme The rife they have out there now is a '73 model and shoots the same cartridge that the Colt does. It may be heavy, but we think it is just as good as the one chosen. The one we sent out was lighter and more compact and not as compli- cated as the Colt. We would have been willing to have taken back the old guns and given them a bonus if they had pur- chased our arm"
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
LOCATING THE MILITARY CAMP
COLONEL HENSHAW SPENDS A
 DAY INSPECTING.
Company F Musters and Is Much Gratifed at Being Chosen for Service by tho
 Governor.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

SVo brOaQWay, June 22. There is great disappointment among local militiamen that Governor Budd should have accepted Company F and so far declined Company A. At the bar racks this morning the members of Com pany E were busy beating up the entire company for the muster, which took place tonight. Couriers were sent out in all directions, so that the roll call might be complete. On the other hand, in the ad- joining room at the armory, members of Company A looked on the preparations with jealous and disappointed eyes. This disappointment was not softened by an interview with Governor Budd published in morning paper, stating that in mak- ing his choice of the Second California Regiment he had disregar0ed all argu- ment but that of efficiency. This dis tincton applied to Company A is perhaps tritie hard, as the two companies are said to be equal in tactics and efficiency and each is well equipped.
 At to-night's muster Company F re- ceiVed its orders, and from this time on they must be ready at an hours notice 10 march into camp. There is much en- thusiaSm shown in the ranks, and the boys, after waiting so long in suspense, declare they are much pleased at the call for their services.
 This afternoon Colonel Park Henshaw, accompanied by many citizens and mili- tary men, made a tour or sites available Tor military camp ground. They took a special car and inspected Blair Park Bushrod Park, some large vacant blocks in North Oakland and the Pierce grounds The inspection company consisted of, in addition to the colonel, Major Baldwin, Captain Norman, F. w; Farwell, ". " GGamroni F. U, Mott J: P. Taylor, Craigie Breed, J. Colquhoun. Mayor Thomas, Kahn, M. schleuter and R. M. Fitzgerald Id
 Colonel Henshaw will report to Gov ernor Budd at once. and when the Sec ond California Regiment goes into camp 1t will probably rendezvous on this side of the bay.
 The roster of Company E as it stands to-day is as follows:
 Captain. c. L. E. wenlS; first lieutenant, W; H. Cobbledick; second lieutenant, C. C. Co., walt; first sergeant, J. F. Hntermeyer
 Sergeants-F. Bennett. A. D. Wilson. J. A. Stutt, J. Nj. McCrudden
 Quartermaster sergeant-A. F. Hanson.
 Corporals-H. B. Stevenson. c. E. Reed J. s. Carney. I. J. Swanson. c. W. Nickerson. A. W. Blakely.
 SIusician-C. T. L. Cary
 Privates-A. Anderson, C. T. Ames. w c. Axx, F. Barker, H. B. Pray, H. H. Brown, A. N Brewis. F. A. Bush. A. J. Bracket S. ". Carpenter. c. Christensen. J. L. Clark
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
SKIFF MEN WILL RACE. Several Close Contests Arc Expected at the Ei Campo Regatta on


 Numerous entries have been received for the skiff and shell events at the Fl Campo regatta next Sunday, and several keen contests are looked forward to- The following order of races has been decided upon:
 | First heat. junior outraged skiffs
 g. Second heat. junior outraged skiffs.
 3. Special match race between Alex. Pape and William McCausand.
 4. Senior shell race.
 5. Final heat, junior outraged skiffs
 6. Senior outraged skiffs
 To avoid confusion, it has been ordered that each contestant shall choose a num- bered stake, which he must round.
 The entries for the various events are as follows: Victor Caglieri of the Dolphins, H.. Wilder of the Pio- neera ne j. Lyons na of 1f the South Ends and Ochs of the Pioneers, W. Howe of the Ariels and J. Lewis of the Alamedas 3. Alex Pape of the Dolphins and William of the Ariels and J. Lynn of Stockton 5. The winners of l and 2. 6. Alex Pape of the Dolphins, H. Wittkopf of the Ayers a of the Aiamedas, F. Wiisopn p'of of the Ariels Chet Ayers of the Alamedas and William McCausand of the Ariels Though Alex Pape and William McCaus- land are both entered for the senior skiffs. it is probable that only one of them will row. and H. Wittkopf is also doubtful competitor.
 The positions of the contestants will be as follows in the first heat of the junior outraged skif race: H. Wilder 1, V Caglieri 2, w. Hansen 3, J. Lyons 4. In the second heat the positions will be-: c. Ochs 1, W. Howe 2, J. Lewis 3. In the senior outraged skiff race the positions will be: Alex Pape i, H. Wittkopff 2, w. o. Patch 3, F. Ayers 4, F. Wilson 5, Chet Ayers 6, w. McCausland '.
 The following officials will be in charge of the regatta: Referee, Ali Fritz; starter, P. J. Enright; marshal, M J. Colnan; assistant marshal, w. H. Brown; Elliott of the Olympics. Dave Greenleaf of the Alamedas. Judges-J. D. Batteaux of the Ariels, J. Foley and A. McGeorge of the South Ends, J. Laib and J. Sullivan of the Dolphins, Dan Leahy and E. Shea of the Pioneers, George Miller and H. w. Maas of the Alamedas.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
Oakland News Notes.

R. Tut, son of E. R. Tut, the we'll known hardware dealer. went to Ukiah Saturday and on his return surprised his Miss Lottie Hager. MT. Tut is an Acme Club instructor.
 Suit was yesterday instituted by Lena I. Snodgrass and Sadie E. Thompson against Elizabeth Smith and other heirs of the late Captain Smith to set aside two deeds to $20,000 worth of property on the line of the California and Nevada Rail- road near Emeryville. The decedent was the builder of that road.
 J. Leon Magnes, a student of the He brew Union College of Cincinnati, O., who the University of Cincinnati will arrive in Oakland next week to spend his vaca- ton at his home.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
RODGERS TRIAL NEARLY ENDED The Jury Will Decide To- Morrow Afternoon. STORY OF THE PRISONER HE WAS IN MORTAL FEAR OF
 THE DECEASED. Halsey Had Threatened Him So Often That He Decided to Take
 No Chance on His
 Life.
STORY OF THE PRISONER
HE WAS IN MORTAL FEAR OF
 THE DECEASED.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

9OS Broadway, June 22.
 The fate of Stacey Rodgers will be with the jury tomorrow evening. This afternoon the taking of the testimony ended and counsel stipulated that each side should consume two and a half hours in argument tomorrow, as Judge Ellsworth is anxious that the case should only occupy one more day The instruc- tions of the court will not take long, and the slayer of Halsey will hear his ver- dict or know that the jury has disagreed tomorrow evening.
 Rodgers was put on the stand by his attorneys this morning. His evidence was used for the purpose of showing that Halsey was a quarrelsome man who had, on several occasions, threatened the life of the accused. Rodgers stated that Halsey had told him he had killed man in Guatemala and had left that country as a fugitive. Rodgers further testified that Halsey had figured in several scrapeS and that his favortte weapon Of defense was knife. This bore out the testimo- ny of the woman who few days ago testified that Halsey regularly carried a knife over foot long in his jacket pock- ct. With much camneSS Rodgers told the story of the fatal night on which he shot Halsey. Previous to this visit to the Haynes house. where the murder oc- cured, Rodgers met Halsey in a cellar and ascertained from him whether his own llI6 was III UdHSST. I1dlSey IeilSNeu his threat and ever afterward Rodgers kept out of his way. The story of the murder was briefly told by the witness. He went to Haynes house and after he turned to go Halsey rushed at him like a wild man, uttering vile epithets. Rodgers turned around, and when he saw Halsey with hands lifted in an aggres- sive attitude he believed he was about to strike him with his knife. Owing to the darkness he could not see what was in Halseys hand. Without a moment s thought he pulled his gun and fired while 1t was still in his pocket.
 The prisoner stated that he was q years of age and had known Halsey for three years, but not intimately for more than two months. He said that Halsey once remarked: "A man is a fool to go around without protection. I always car ry a companion"
 The latter part of the afternoon was taken up with testimony in rebuttal of Rodgers evidence regarding Halsey's character. Town Treasurer Wells of Berkeley and a witness named Davis, who was once a partner of the deceased, were put on the stand. but they proved of no value, testifying to the general rep
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23

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 There are some members of Company A who think they are being punished be cause of the turning to the wall of Colone Fairbanks picture a month ago.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
The Railroad Case.

The taking of testimony in the case of the Southern Pacific Company vs. The Railroad Commissioners of California is still going on before United States Com missioner Heacock. Yesterday was spent in the examination of Clerk Chapin as to pany were built, their cost and the num- Der which were used in. and outside of this State. The matter will be resumed this morning.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
CHARGES BEING FILED.
The Surveyor of Customs Accuses Dr. Rosenau of Making Unjust
 DiscriminationS

The war between Federal Quarantine Officer Rosenau and the office of the Sur veyor of the Port Is still raging as in- tensely as ever. It Is understood that charges will be filed shortly against the doctor by the Surveyor. accusing him of hampering the customs officials in the discharge of their duty. A mass of ar- fidavits will be sent to Washington to sub- stantiate the charge. The matter Is be- ing kept very quiet by the Survivor ana
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
oyerend Fights for Liberty,

At last the attorneys for Alfred Over end have pushed his case into the Su- preme Court Overend was found guilty of contempt of -court by Superior Judge Wallace, who imposed three fines, aggre- gating s1500 and five days Imprisonment.
 A second petition for writ of habeas corpus was granted by the higher court, the first having been refused The points made are that the petitioner has served his term of imprisonment and is entitled to release; that a sentence of a term of Imprisonment and a fine of $500 h
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
A Golden Gate Valley Celebration

The merchants of Golden Gate Valley are going to give a grand Fourth of July celebration at the end of Fillmore street, in the Fair estate lagoon, on the night of the Fourth. At meeting held last night at Dewey Hall, on Fillmore and Fran dance at Stemke Hall. on Octavfa and Union streets, on Wednesday, June 29, for the benefit of the celebration. Much interest is shown by the members of the club. Subscription books were issued to several members yesterday, and have al- ready shown good results
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
Bic Estate in Trouble.

OAKLAND, June 22.-The vast estate of the Pratt minors is so heavily in debt that to mortgage it for s27 ,450 to pay off some of the indebtedness. Unless objection is made all the estate, with the exception of the family residence at Fruitvale, will be mortgaged
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
Sale of Government Bonds.

Cashier D. A. O'Connor of the Postofice began yesterday morning taking sub- scriptions for the sale of the Government 3 per cent bonds. At the close of office hours he had received applications for over SOO 900 worth. He expects big rush fn-morroW.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23

beyond the jurisdiction of a Judge to give and beyond his jurisdiction to i'm pose. Also that the jury in the case against Minnie Campbell, at which the he was found guilty of contempt, has been discharged by Judge Wallace, and
 there Is no issue to be heard. The mat ter will be heard to-day in the Supreme