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The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
WOULD FENCE
 IN THE HARB0R Edson Adams Wants a Bridge Removed. WOULD PIE BUT TEMPORARY BOARD OF HEALTH DECLARES A ROAD A NECESSITY. Without Alice Street Bridge Oakland and Alameda Could Not Keep
 Up Their Business
 Relations.
WOULD PIE BUT TEMPORARY
BOARD OF HEALTH DECLARES
 A ROAD A NECESSITY.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call

SO8 Broadway, July 13.
 The fear of Alameda that it will be cut off from communication with Oakland un- til the new Webster street bridge be built is being shared by people on this side of the estuary. A special meeting of the Board of Trade was held this morn ing to consider the matter. A resolution was adopted urging the Supervisors to ac- cept the offer of the Southern Pacific Company to use Alice street bridge as a public thoroughfare after the railroad has transferred it's tracks to its new Harrison street bridge.
 Director James P. Taylor stated that if Alice street bridge be not made available for teams it would be a serious incon- venience for people in both cities to have to drive around by way of Park street. All business between Oakland and Ala meda would be handicapped. And as the work of construction on the new Webster street bridge will probably occupy six months. Mir. Taylor argued that the ques tion is a very serious one. He believed the Supervisors should accept the rail- roads offer and should put the Alice street bridge in condition for use. He stated that by actual count between 300 and 450 teams crossed Webster street bridge daily besides many other vehicles and hundreds of pedestrians and cyclists.
 Edson Adams objected strongly to being fenced in. He said the bridge at Alice street should be removed at once, as 1t would block the harbor and interfere with shipping. It would add to the long line of Instructions and spoil 730 feet in the middle of the estuary for shipping purposes. If the city expended an amount of money on the improvement of the Alice street bridge, the Government would prob ably order the structure moved. With the removal of the bridge a wharf could De built of which the harbor stands badly in need MT. Adams said If the city was going to eXpend money on the construc- ton of a thoroughfare it should be in a permanent place. All damage to naviga-- tion Is a hindrance to the development of the city. The building of so many bridges in the estuary was practically putting a fence around shipping interests and the taxpayers should put stop to 1t.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

financial basis the immense quantities of pro- visions placed at our disposal by the great generosity Of the people of Alameda County There have been sent to us tons of sandwiches tons of fruit and eggs by the hundreds of dozens. for our good people have in reality fed army.
 We realized quite early that we had to deal with very hungry men with soldiers who had not had fresh meat for days. So our main item Of expense soon became a hot stew which most keenly enjoyed by the tired, hungry men. Five sheep were required each day to make the stew. The ladies of the emergency committee were often on duty from the first boat in the morning till the last boat at night.
 In the nine weeks which closed last Satur- day. the emergency committee fed each day, on an average, about 250 soldiers. The work done entirely in the true spirit of the Red CrOss-a sincere desire to hep the country by m!nstering to Its soldiers. While this Is true. great advertisement for the entire State of California.
 The necessity for their work at the ferry being apparently over, the ladies gave up that part of it last Saturday evening Late in the afternoon. however, a telegram was received by the chairman announcing the arrival of zoo Pennsylvania recruits who would remain at the pier all night. and would have neither supper nor breakfast, unless the emergency committee could attend to them. The chair man gave orders that they were to be fed at rived at midnight hot supper served 10 them.
 The work has brought out rare response from the entire communication the little Tommy Vim, who brought in the nickel he had saved up for the soldiers" to the sl00 dO- nation Of prosperous citizens. Most all of the success Of the work has been due to tte noble efforts of the women of our county They have been faithful and untiring in their work on the committees. The women of Oak land have been noby generous in finding food for the table, thus making it possible for it's chairman to cordially welcome the hungry. tired boys in blue.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
BANNERS FOR THE
 HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
ANNEXATION FLAG WAS USED
 ONCE BEFORE THERE.
Beautiful Gift From the San Fran cisco Chamber of Commerce to Similar Body in
 Honolulu.

Within short time the Hawaiian Is lands will be flooded with the Stars and Stripes many people of this city, and, in fact, of every city of the Union, wish ing to have a gift of their own foated to the gentle breezes of the Pacific upon the occasion of the fag-raising attending the annexation. There Is no doubt that hundreds of commercial bodies ana prl- vate citizens would gladly provide the emblem of liberty if for moment they thought it would be the first to be hoisted over the islands The present off1c1als at the islands have some little choice III the matter themselves and fn all probaplllty the first flag that will be unfurled vii! be one that has been over the capital or the islands before.
 When the revolution that placed Hawaii among the republics of the earth took place, and the native queen and her fol- lowers were removed as ruling powers, the marines from the United States tect the interests of the Americans car ried a large flag that was hoisted over the palace of the deposed queen. In tune that flag came down, but 1t was not de- stroyed or lost. It was saved for an oc- casion which the then revolutionists had in their minds. The occasion has arrived or will soon arrive, and the flag will be again unfurled to the wind at the celebration and annexation. The Hawaiians who left for the islands last evening on the Ala meda made this announcement to their friends just before the vessel sailed.
 When ex-Minister Thurston and Min ster Hatch of Hawaii took their de- parture for the islands they carried with them another banner, a gift from, the local Chamber of Commerce to the Cham Der of Commerce of Honolulu. Accom- panying 1t was a letter which explains the purpose of the gift.
 SAN FRANCISCO, July 1s, 1898.
 The Chamber of Commerce of Honolulu. Honolulu, Hawaiian Isands-Dear Sirs: It affords great pleasure to have the oppor tunity of presenting to you. in compliance with a resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees July 12, the accompanying flag of the United States for the raising of which the Ha- waiian Islands we have so long and persist ently labored.
 Consul General Charles T. Wilder kindly for wards the flag the steamer Alameda to-day. We know you will unfold it to the island breeze with pride and honor as an emblem of civilization, humanity and progress, and that henceforth will not only work with you for the furtherance of mutual commercial re- lations, but will stand together under one flag. With assurance of our kindest regards, we are yours faithfully,
 THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF SAN FRANCISCO.
 HUGH CRAIG, President.
 E. SCOTT, Secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
EQUALIzERS'
 FIGHT OPENS Their First SkirmiSh Is
 on Politics. ERRORS OF THE ASSESSOR SUPERVISORS WILL TRY TO
 DISCOVER THEM.
ERRORS OF THE ASSESSOR
Law Libraries Assessed at Small Figures Are Interesting MT. Church-Disclosure Are
 Promised.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call
 QNS T,,l.y


 The Board of Supervisors sitting as a Board of Equalization took occasion this morning to correct an impression created in an evening paper last night, which was evidently intended to bolster up the af- fairs of the County Assessor. w. C.. Hawkett was busy yesterday taking off descriptions of the water front property from the assessment roll.
 The purpose was to ascertain just how much property of the water front com pany has escaped assessment for the past three years that is on the roll at this time. The Call, this morning, stated the facts in connection with the case, which are that the Supervisors wish to recover fer the county as much of the lost taxe, as possible.
 Supervisor Talcott stated the situation this morning as follows: II desire to say at this time that 1t was under my per sonal order, as chairman of this board, that MT. Hawkett was taking off the rolls the description of the water front property. When it was announced that $6000 900 worth of property had been put on the rolls that has been left off for the previous three years I was anxious to see where 1t was located 1 believed it was my duty to do SO If. heretofore, any we are entitled to know it and I think the county is entitled to the benefit. That Is my reason for wanting those descrip- uons. If the board has any objection I would like to hear it."
 Supervisor Roeth said that he was sor- ry the matter had been misrepresented, as the Supervisors had only acted with in their rights, He thought it could go on record that the action of the Supervis- ors was indorsed by the Board of Equal ization. Supervisor Church said he had occasion to. look into the assessment of some of the law libraries of this city and he had found some strange fig ures. The library of Messrs. Davis & Hill Is assessed at $500 and he had asked MT. Hawkett to look up the assessment of other law libraries.
 These incidents show very plainly that there is to be a bitter fight over the as- sessment rolls. It is sef-evident that the Assessor in compiling them did not for get that there is an election this fall and the Supervisors are evidently aware of the same fact. As MT Talcott, one of the retiring Supervisors. has made a splendid record in his district during his term of office, and as MT. Church, the other retiring Supervisor. Is a prominent political leader in MT. Pardee's ward, the situation Is decidedly interesting.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
WOMEN HAVE GIVEN
 TONS OF SANDWICHES
THE EM4RGENCY COMMITTEE
 TELL OF THEIR WORK.
For Nine Weeks They Fed an Aver age of Two Hundred and Fifty
 Soldiers Per Day.

KIRKLAND oIAh LAND, July 13.-Mrs. Isaac Requa. chalrman cil IaIlI of the emergency committee of me Red Cross Society. filed written statement with the society this morninf, regarding the work the committee has an. compHshed. In 1t she says:
 The enormous undertaking of the Co,,err,,,a+ in sehdlng large army across the ocean ,.er,, early threw an unexpected volume of y.ar,, VI S the emergency committee There tya & o-. inadequate transportation facilities rho f dlers arrlFed alter an exceptionally hard trIn in which it had been almost impossible ta sp, ply them with regular army ratians ver many of the regiments remained on +b oIy oeIy land side all night, crossing the bay in inc enrly morning. There was three hoirs, m r1 t @ before them to reach camp and the men rai ty,,d have had neither supper, breakfast nor InnnS but for the efforts of the emergency caTnr15t,a
 Your committee beg to report thai inc fna',in of the soldiers was made possible in the fIide ing manner: By donations of money fron, ., Red Cross Society, by donations Of nlonev frare individuals, and by regular oontrb buttons H, food and provisions by our generous ladiee W. a present the following general statement: " Cast received in sundry amounts..... s779 7o Cash paid out in sundrv amounts. '77o on
 There some little bills amounting to about s65 to be settled.
 It is utter impossibility to reduce to a
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
Judge Greene's Novel Law Point.

OAKLAND July 13.-Judge Greene rais- ed a novel point of law this afternoon, when he refused to receive a report from the grand jury unless all the members were present Sixteen of the nineteen members appeared in his court and were prepared to present a report. The court declared that it could not deal with por- ton of the grand jury, especially in &C., indictment, and stated that when the grand jury was ready In complete body jt would receive the report. One of the and cannot reach Oakland before August 22 by which time another grand jury should be at work. It is supposed the re- port contains another indictment arising out of the overcharges of constables.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
THE IRISH FAIR.
Names of Those Who Will Direct the Coming Fete at the Mechanics
 Pavilion

The meeting held at the Occidental Ho- tel last evening for the purpose of ap- pointing officers and committees to gov ern and direct the coming Irish Fair was largely attended by representative Irish men from the various Hibernian societies of this city. The following committee was appointed to recommend names for the various offices: A. Sbarboro, John H. Grady and Robert Ferral. The officers selected are: President, James R. Kelly; vice presdents-n A. Denicke, T. J. Welsh, Tirey L. Ford. H. S. Marten, J. F. Sullivan, F. Muraskey, Irving M. Scott, J. P. Dignan, P. Reddy A. Sbarboro; corre- spending secretary, E. P Morgan; re- committee on speakers was appointed as follows: H. l.. Stafford, T. c. Siebe, M Cooney, Joseph Leggett and E. B. Elan igan.
 Committee on entertainment: Jo- seph A. Stulz, Frank J. Muraskey, c. D. Taylor. John H.. Grady, William Greer Harrison, Tirey L. Ford and T. H. Gre gan.
 Committee on badges: ". R. Sher- wood A. s. Sbarboro and L. W. Buckley.
 Committee on reception: James D. Phe-
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
PUT UP A FULL TICKET. Socialist Labor Party Names Its County Assembly and Con-
 gressional Choices.

OAKLAND, July 13.-The county, As sembly and Congressional conventions of the Socialist Labor party were held last night in Becker's Hall and the following tickets placed in the field:
 County-Sheriff, Frank Mason; treas urer, John Schutte; County Clerk, H. J. Grebs; Recorder, Thomas Merry; Asses sor, Charles Harder; Tax Collector, F. M. Lorenz; Public Administrator, Louis Harrison; Superintendent of Public h.
 Assembly-Forty-sixth District, N. V. Hanson; Forty-seventh. Louis Graf; For ty-eighth John Ogden; Forty ninth, L.. M Fosburg; Fiftieth w. H. Chapman; Fifty-frst, Michael Lesser.
 Senator-Twenty-sixt District, J. w. O'Connor
 upervisor-Third District-Charles Par ry.
 Burns of Benicia.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
WILL PURIFY THE
 WATERS OF THE LAKE
IMPROVEMENT CLUB FORMED
 FOR A DEFINITE PURPOSE.
Lake Merritt to Be Dredged, Damned and Kept Thoroughly Clean. Influential Officers Are
 Elected.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 sos Broadway, July 13 Many of the residents in the vicinity of Lake Merritt have formed the Lake Mer- ritt Sanitary Improvement Club. The ob- jects to be attained by the club are: First-To prevent the discharge of sew age into Lake Merritt and any and all of its tributaries
 Second-To extend to deep water the sewer running along the east side of the lake.
 Third-To improve the entrance to the main lake sewer and provide it with efti- cient flushing gates
 Fourth-To remove the present sewage deposits from the lake and to dredge it to 8 depth of not less than four feet be- low mean high tide.
 Fifth-To make such alterations and re- pairs of the flood gates now in use on the Twelfth street dam and provide as many gates as may be required to se- cure the filling of the lake within twenty four hours.
 The following officers were elected by the members: Captain Edwin Goodall, president; George D. Greenwood, vice president; Harry F. Gordon, secretary. Board of directors: Edwin Goodall A. Schilling, George D. Greenwood, R. c. Brown, M W. Kales, James Moffitt and H. F. Gordon.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
Ii UGH CRA E. SCOTT, Secretary.
Reception to Commissioners.

Several days ago the trustees of the Chamber of Commerce sent to Senator Cullom at Washington, one of the Ha- waitan Commissioners, an invitation to &C., cept the hospitality of the Chamber when he. and his fellow commissioners reached this city on their way to the islands It is the intention to give the commissioners a public reception. Yesterday President Hugh Craig received the annexed answer: Hon. Hugh Craig. President Chamber of Commerce, San Francisco Thanks for invita- tion to myself and other members Hawaiian Commission. Are awaiting information regard ing steamer accommodations, San Francisco to Hawaii. Hope to sail about August 1.
 s. M. CULLOM.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
A Pickpocket Held.

Charles Rounds, alias Crawford a mo- torious pickpocket, was yesterday held to answer before the Superior Court by Judge Mogan on charge of grand lar ceny in s20oo bonds. He and John Pick ett, a brother of the famous Annie Pick ett, extracted a pocket book containing s25 from Mrs. Davis, wife of one of the foremen at the Union Iron Works, while she was getting on car at Third and Market streets. Pickett has not yet been or a6
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
Will of Mrs. Stanley.

The will of Mrs. Fannie L. Stanley, who died at Ukiah on the Sth inst, was filed for probate yesterday. She left a large estate. consisting of real estate and min- ing stocks, the exact value of which is at present unknown. The entire estate is devised to two sons, Joseph P. and Sam uel B. Stanley. and a stepdaughter of the testatrix, Fanny D. Northrup.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
Children Help the Red Cross.

ren's day for the Berkeley branch of the Red Cross Society. From morning till evening the headquarters in the Hinkle block were filled with boys and girls bus fly occupied In making bandages for the soldiers They did not leave their work till over 100 bandages were ready to go with the next lot that is shipped to San Francisco. Mrs. T. A. Wright acted as superintendent for the day.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
Got Off With a Light Fine.

George Ransome, who was chased by a mob Tuesday night for drinking a toast to Spain in the Cafe Royal, was yester- day fined s5 by Justice of the Peace Barry. acting Police Judge, for disturbing the peace. Ransome said he was in ac- cord with the United States in the pres ent war and denied making any remark favorable to Spain.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
An Objectionable Ordinance.

ALAMEDA. July 13.-The new wagon ordinance went into effect to-day, and It's enforcement by the police raised a storm of protests from those affected. Under its terms express wagons are not allowed to stand on street corners waiting for customers, but must keep on the move. On the other hand, store dealers wagons may stand in front of such establish ments, and so may the vehicles used by real estate dealers. This, the expressmen tn.nk, is an unjust discrimination. Con- sequently they have combined, will retain counsel and will fight the, ordinance on the ground of special legislation.
 Red Cross Work.
 ALAMEDA, July 13.-Mrs. M. F. Me Gurn, treasurer of the Alameda branch of the Red Cross Society, has made re- ganization. The total amount of money collected to date is s1409 IT, Of this $558 07 has been expended in various ways for the benefits of the troops, leaving wide range, from flannel bandages to meals and lodgings for members of the local company who came from other towns and had to be provided for.
 Mess Tent for Company G.
 ALAMEDA, July 13.-One of the few companies at Camp Barrett which has been without a mess tent up to to-day Is Company G. This was remedied to-day, when committee of ladies from the Red Cross went out to camp and presented lIe DOgS NllH lllIc lclll, NdPrhplS VI seating eighty-ive men. After the pres entation the men were treated to ice cream, cake and coffee by committee of ladies outside the Red Cross. At the con- clusion a few speeches were made, and the boys gave three cheers for their friends.
 City Trustees and the Bridge Matter. ALAMEDA, July 13.-The City Trustees will hold a special meeting this evening for the purpose of discussing the matter of using the Alice-street bridge while the Webster-street structure is being rebuilt. The sentiment here Is practically unani- nous in favor of such use and delegates will be appointed by the Trustees to confer with Oakland representatives with the view of having the bridge so used. It is estimated that it can be put in shape for 5000 so ,Aat 1t can be used by teams for several months.
 Alameda News Items.
 ALAMEDA, July 13.--A warrant has been issued for the arrest of John Miller. a dairyman. for battery upon the chil- dren of Antone Francis. He Is charged with flashing them with his whip as he passed them on the road.
 J. C. Hinich, a brakeman on the broad gauge road, lost his thumb last night while coupling cars at the Park-street station.
 The S:30 a. m. train on the broad gauge was delayed this morning by the break ing of the main pin and the blowing off of the footboards. The engineer and fire man narrowly escaped injury from the flying blocks of wood.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
Faster Car Service.

The car service on the Mission, Folsom and other lines south of Market will be improved by increasing the speed to eight miles an hour. This is the limit allowed by the city ordinance. A saving of four minutes will be obtained by this change in the run from the ferries to Twenty-eighth street
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
Auction Sales

Ian, James H. Barry. William Greer Har- rison Niles Searls, P. c. Mccarthy, Rob- ert Ferral, William R. Sherwood, Louis Glass, Dr. c. A. Clinton, Frank T. Shea, P. J. Mccormick and Jeremiah Mahoney.
 After the appointment of officers the meeting adjourned for two weeks.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14

The New Nicaragua Canal, by Charles R. Flint, the big South American merchant, in next Sun- days Call.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
MOUNT TAMaLpals SCENIC RAILWAY.

(Via Sausalilo Ferry.) Leave San Francisco commencing May L 1898:
 Sundays-S:en, 500. 10:00. Il 80 a. m.. 1:45 and 2:3O p. m. July 4th. 1898, trains will Sunday time Round trip from NH Valley, S1. THOS. COOK & SON, Agents, 621 Market street. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14

Henry W. Chapman writes on How to Succeed as Salesman, in next Sundays Call.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
SAN FRANCISCO AND NORTH PACIFiG
 RAILWAY COMPANY.
 1I6Aren EerrH. Feet ct Markat SC.

SAN FRANCISCO TO SAN RAFAEL WEEK DAYs7:8o, 9:OO u:oO a. m. l2:s5, at 1:3O p. m. Saturdays-Extra trips at 1:5s and Il 80 p. m. SUNDAYS-S:00 9:30 Il 00 a. m; 1:30, 330s 500, 620 D. m
 SAN RAFAEL TO SAN FRANCISCO. WEEK DAYS-s:1o, 7:50, s:20, 11:1O a.. m.; 12AS. $40, $40 p. m. Saturdays-Extra trips at 1:55 D. m. and 6:35 p. m. SUNDAYS-S:1O. $40 I:1o a. m; 1:4o, $40, 5:0o, 6:25 p. m.
 Between sar Francisco and Schuetzen Park same schedu,e as above.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD,

Fia oduSaItto Ferry. From San Francisco, commencing May 1, 1888
 WEEK DAYS. For Mill Valley and San Rafael-7:0o. 's:oo. se30, HOO a. m.; '1:45, 320, 400. 5:l5. $500. 6:30 D. m.
 Extra trips for San Rafael on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at n:3e ?. ID.
 SUNDAYS. For Mill Valley and San Rafael-'S:0o ss:oo. s10:OO HOO, 11:30 a. m.; l:o0 '145, '2:3O, '4:00 6:3o, 6:45 p. m.
 1l:oO a. rn does not run to San Rafael. 6:30 D. m does not run to Mill Valley. Trains marked run to San Quentin
 THROUGH TRAINS. zoo a. m. week days-Cazadero and way sta'ns. S:20 D. m. Saturdays-Cazadero and way stans. SIS D. m. week days (Sat. e1)-Tomales and way stations 500 a. m. Sundays-Cazadero and way stations f:l5 D. m. Sundays-Point Reyes and way sta nn.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14

Stopping at intermediate points as required.
 Connections-At Stockton with steamboats of California Navigation and Improvement Con- pany, leaving San Francisco and Stockton at 6 p. m. daily; at Merced with stages to and from Snellings, Coultervie. Yosemite. etc.. i; also with stage from Hornitos, Mariposa. etc {; at Lankershim with stage to and from Madeira
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
RAILROAD TRAVEL.

SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY.
 tPACIFIC sYsfEM.) Trains leave and are due iO arrIvo as SAN FatANCGSCO. Main Line, Foot of Market Street.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14

All About Bicycle Riding and Training, by Champion Jimmy" Michael, in next Sundays Call.