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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-05-19
Oh, the Pain of
Rheumatism!

Rheumatism often causes the most in
suse suffering Many have for years
wxTrszy sought relief from this disabling
Sszsase. and are to-day worse off than
azwgr. Rheumatism is blood disease,
axmE Swift's Specific is the only cure, be-
eszzRsse it is the only remedy which can
zaagh such deep-seated diseases.
Answ years ago was taken with infamma-
sAE# Rheumatism. which became SO intense
asanS was for weeks unable to walk trled
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-15
MRS. FLOOD
SEEKS A
DIVORCE
Woes of a Prominent
Physicians Wife.
CRUEL TREATMENT ALLEGED
THE DEFENDANT USED HIS
FISTS FREELY.
Complainant States That on More
Than One Occasion Her Hus-
band Beat and Severely
Bruised Her.

DR.. Philip H. Flood, a well-known
physician of this city, has been sued by
his wife, Ida L. Flood, for a divorce. The
complaint was filed yesterday, and ex-
IRENE cruelty on the part of the husband
toward his wife is named as the ground
upon which 1.-THE action is based The
marriage of the litigants took place in
Alabama in December of 1871. A short
time later they moved to this city, where
they have since resided.
Mrs. Flood in the complaint tells the
story Of most unhappy life as the wife
or DIR. Flood during the past six years
She alleges that during her married life
her husband has frequently treated her
in a cruel, harsh and tyrannical manner,
ana Is guilty OF such conduct toward her
as rendered 1t unsafe and dangerous for
her to longer make her residence with
him. and, in consequence, on September
80, 1897 she left him.
made by Mrs. Flood. On the 4th of July,
1897, she AYERS that her husband, after
applying many opprobrious epithets TO
her. struck her with his fist, blacking
her eye. Three days later, after again
abusing her, he used his nails, and Sc
verely scratched her face, He then
but on July IL, when Mrs. Flood was on
her way to theater with young lady
friend, Flood met her on the street, and,
after the usual volley of epithets, pro-
ceeded to beat her, the result being that
she was severely bruised. Later her hus-
band treated her in such a manner that
she became frightened and deserted him.
She says that since that time she has not
dared to return to his home, and that by
reason of his brutal treatment her health
has been undermined and that she is now
in consequence, suffering from nervous
prostration.
Flood is very well-to-do, and in the
complaint his wife asks, in addition to the
decree of divorce, that he be made to pay
al.
her according to her station in life. Flood
owns property at 431 Larkin street, SAL
Ellis and 627 Ellis, valued in total at about
So, 900: and In ADDITION has other assets.
PENDANT from disposing of or incumbering
the property during the tendency of the
action, that Mrs. Flood may not be left
In want when the suit has been finally
adiudicated,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-15
LIBRARIAN PETERSON
SUED FOR DIVORCE
TROUBLES OF THE PAST TWO
YEARS TO BE EXPLOITED.
Amanda Brown and Lizzie Scott,
Who Have Reasons Why They
Want to Be Free Once More.
Ookland Office San Francisco Call

Ookland Office San Francisco Call
90S Broadway, July H.
Henry F. Peterson, librarian of the free
library, has been sued by his wife for d.
vorce. For two years the troubles of the
Petersons have been before the public at
intervals, and Mrs. Peterson has charged
her husband with drunkenness and abuse
On one occasion, while living at the Will
son house on Fourteenth street, Peterson
created such a scene one night that the
inmates Of the hotel were aroused and
the police were summoned. Mrs Peter
son left her husband temporarily on that
occasion and since then they have not
been able to effect a permanent reconcile
alton. Peterson is q nephew of Miss Ina
D. Coolbrith, whom he succeeded as City
Librarian.
Mrs. Amanda Brown, who has sued
her husband for divorce because he had
not been divorced year when she mar
that he is willfully absenting himself from
this neighborhood SO as to avoid service
of summons. She has been given per-
mission to procure service by publica
ton.
Lizzie Irving Scott wants to be sepa-
rated from her husband, George Robert
Scott They were married in San Fran
cisco seven years ago and Mrs. Scott
wants divorce, alimony and custody of
three-year-old child on account Of the
intemperance Of and failure to provide
on the part of her husband.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-15
TRUSTEES TAKE
IT ALL BACK
The Water Ordin ance
Yet Hangs Fire.
ALAMEDA COMPANY SCORED
CHARGED WITH DIsREGARDING
THE PUBLIC NEED.
The Board Says It Is Powerless, but
Will Push the Movement
for a Municipal
System.

BERKELEY, July Att is no longer
a nnisdemeanor, punishable by fine, for a
resident of Berkeley to water his lawn.
The Town Trustees have refused to act
in the matter, for when the ordinance to
that effect came up for final passage at
special meeting held this evening, not
one voted in it's favor. The circumstances
of the case have changed since last Mon
day, hence the reversal of the board s
previous decision. The Alameda Water
Company may still try to enforce its pol
icy of restricting irrigation, but 1t will
get no support from the Trustees in its
efforts to do so. Meanwhile household
ers who comply with the company's order
will see their gardens waste under their
eyes; those who do not comply will have
TO reckon with the company itself.
In the meantime every effort is being
made to push the plans for a municipal
water system, and from all prospects. If
the plan be feasible at all, 1t will be put
through before the present Trustees are
out of office.
The present attitude of the board
toward the water company is due to the
Investigations of its committee. The
Alameda company advanced the plea
some time ago that 1t would be impossi-
an Oakland company. The report Of the
committee shows the case to be quite diff
ferent. They find that another Oakland
company would be glad to sell it's COM
modify to the Berkeley corporation, pro-
vided the latter were willing. 1t Is only
too evident, however, that the latter is
not willing and the Trustees say they will
not order restriction OF irrigation when
there is an ample supply at the COM
pany's very doors which they refuse to
take advantage of from mere whim and
caprice.
So, when President Richards called
the board to order this evening and asked
for the final passage of the ordinance
sent to print last Monday Trustees
Frame, Hoff and Maloney announced that
they had decided to change their votes
of the previous evening. President Rich
ards then put the final question and 1t
was received with a unanimous negative
Trustee Bennett expressed the sentiment
of the board when he said: ut Is clear
that our town is in a queer predicament.
Here we are threatened with a water fam
Inc on the one hand, bringing with IT
great loss of property and possibly death
by disease; on the other, we encounter a
corporation, abundantly able to supply
that necessary commodity. yet refusing to
do So and over whom we are absolutely
powerless." He thought that the only
policy was to submit for the time being
using the moral prestige of the board to
persuade householders to husband the
limited supply as much as possible. The
board decided to adopt his suggestion and
thus to drop the matter.
The subject of a municipal supply sys-
tenn was then introduced and the commit
ing proper Investigations as to the FEAST
biilty Of the plan, and to employ compe-
tent engineers and experts when neces-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-15
SCHAEFFER is ON TRIAL
DRAWS OUT THE HATRED OF
THE CATTLE BARON.
Says His Wife's Present Husband
Is Not Worth Any Ones
Risking a Trip TO the
GalloWs.
Oakland ofice San Francisco Call,

908 Broadway, July IA.
The man who is now married to tho
mother Of Cattle Baron J. J. Hurts chill
dren was In the Police Court this morning
for his preliminary examination on the
charge of assault to murder.
AS Mr.. Hurt wanted to leave this even
ing for his home in Wyoming his testi-
mony was taken although the defendants
counsel asked for a continuance. Hurt re-
peated the story already published Of the
alleged attempt Of Alphonso Schaeffer to
shoot him near the Sheriff's office on July
S. He said he was coming out Of the door
and on looking around he saw Deputy
Sheriff White struggling with Schaefrer,
who had a pistol in his hand pointed to-
ward the witness. He also heard Schaef-
fer say, II want him.
Upon cross-examination by Attorney
Woolner, Hurt Indignantly stated that he
had nothing against Schaeffer and that he
knows nothing about Inn except as tin
horn gambler, a thief, an eX-convict and
a general ali-around tough customer.
Didn't you threaten to kill Schaeffer in
Wyoming?" asked Woolner.
like him. said Hurt. I'VE wouldn't want
to hang for killing a thing like him"
Judge Allen told the witness that he
cared to hear his personal opinions. upon
which Hurt stated that the attorney
should show more courtesy If he did not
like his answers.
threatened to Kill schaeffer In the. pres
ence of various parties, especially in the
presence of his daughter Josie.
Il did not. replied Hurt ~ II Cd, did say
abused my daughter I would shoot him
through and through"
The witness attention was then directed
to an incident in Wyoming when Schaeffer
started to lay a sidewalk in compliance
with orders Of the City Board of Caspar.
Hurt remembered the incident; but denied
threa tening to kill Schaeffer when the lat
ter started in to put down the sidewalk.
He said he did not remember that Schaef-
fer had anything to do with the sidewalk.
and denied threatening to kill him at that
time. When asked II he had not killed a
man In Wyoming Hurt replied that he had
and that he would do so again under the
same circumstances. He said that he was
justified in doing so: that he had shot the
man three times and would have contin-
ued shooting at him II he had not run
away.
This concluded the examination of the
witness, and at the request of defendant s
counsel the case was continued to next
Tuesday afternoon. at which time 1t is
hoped Judge e. NJ. Gibson will be well
enough to appear.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-15

Neptune Gardens. The club now has
over 100 names on the roll and new mem
routine business last night speeches were
made by prominent members. including
Sam Frank. Charles Sturm and others.
Ea 43ia, Federsnf t by mem 70 Fresiqe ZEN NC
was received with applause. The club is
pledged to support Pardee for Governor
and Oscar Rodgers for Sheriff and pro-
poses to do some active work during the
campaign. In a short time public meet
ing will be held at the Wigwam which will
be addressed by prominent Republicans
from this city and elsewhere.
Broke His Wrist.
ALAMEDA, July Thames o. Green
well. 14-year-old boy living at GA Eagle
avenue, fell from fence yesterday after
noon while trying to walk along the top
rail. and sustained compound fracture
of his wrist
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-15
HULDA REBER DIES
FROM DIPHTHERIk
MOTHER ARRIVED ONLY TO
FIND HER CHILD DEAD.
The Little Victim Was Attending
Special Demonstration Of
Salvationists for Chill
dreu.
Oakland once San Francisco Call.

QUO DTOduWdy, July IL.
Hulda e. Reber, little child years
old. died yesterday at the Salvation Army
camp at Trestle Glen Of malignant diph-
iberia after a couple Of hours sickness.
The little girl was one of a number of
children who were brought over from
San Francisco to partake in the chill
dren's demonstration of the Salvation
Army. The children's home, whence
they came, Is located on Russian Hill
across the bay. Soon after their arrival
in camp Hulda showed signs of convul-
sions, and although a doctor was imme-
diately procured, nothing could be done
to relieve the little sufferer. and she died
two hours later.
The child was being kept at the home
and supported by her mother, who is a
widow, and works out. AS soon as the
child was seen to be seriously Ill an eff
fort was made to bring Mrs. Reber across
to Oakland, but she could. not be found
In time and long before she arrived her
little daughter had passed away. The
suddenness of the death created a little
sensation in the camp and some of the
campers at once moved their tents to a
new part of the glen. All the clothing
of the infant was speedily burned to
avoid contagion and the remains were at
once removed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-15
ASSESSMENT FARCE Is
SLOW TO COMMENCE
NO CORPORATIONS HAVE YET
ASKED FOR REDUCTIONS.
Unless the Law Has Been Changed
the Political By-Play Will Be
the Same as Last
Year.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
o0Q Proo T,,t,y

Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
90S Broadway July a.
All day long the Supervisors, sitting as
Board of Equalization, possessed their
souls in patience because they had no al
tentative. With remarkable devotion to
duty they were all on hand at 10 o'clock
this morning, waiting to receive some of
the many expected protests from the
railroad company, water front company,
street railroads, water companies and 9TH
er large property-owners. But they came
not, and it Is rumored that many of them
do not intend to give any one a chance this
year to do politics at their expense.
AS to the railroad company's fights,
which have been a source of excitement
annually for the past three years, they
have been already settled. Each year
District Attorney Shook has advised the
Supervisors that the property in dispute is
assessed by the State Board and there
fore cannot be assessed a second time by
the County Board. Nevertheless it Is put
on the rolls each year and as regularly
taken off.
There is no doubt that there will be
some application from the railroad COM
pany to have property removed from the
roll, because should the assessments not
be contested before the County Board the
State Board has no jurisdiction over
them. Among these properties will be the
Seventh street franchise. the franchise
on the mole, and the local Berke-
ley franchise. The railroad company
has pleaded each year that this
property is part of their main line sys-
tenn, and consequently. not liable to local
taxation. District Attorney Shook has
advised the Supervisors that such is the
case and that they have therefore no OPP
ton in the matter. The State Board Of
Equalization has held the same view and
will doubtless be appealed to again this
year. There are yet ten more days in
which the County Board can pass on ap-
plications regarding assessments.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-15
THE BRIDGE MATTER.
A Committee Appointed to Confer
With the Supervisors on Friday.

ALAMEDA, July IA special meeting
of the Board of City Trustees was held
last evening to discuss the matter of hav-
ing the Alce-street bridge put into shape
for use during the reconstruction of the
Webster-street structure. Resolutions were
adopted setting forth the necessity for
maintaining communication between the
two cities without any interruption, pledg-
ing the city of Alameda to do it's share to-
ward paying the expense, and asking the
Supervisors to take immediate steps IN the
matter. A committee consisting of Trus-
tees Brick and Schultz and Clerk Lam
born appointed to interview the Su-
pervisors on Friday morning and urge
prompt action. 1t was stated that an aver
at Webster street, not to mention the Pc
destrians, wheelmen and streetcar pas
sengers
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-15
LESLIE BLACKBURN ARRESTED.
Drew His Revolver on Billy O'Brien
and Challenged Him to Lay On.

OAKLAND, July 4.-Leslie Blackburn,
the well-known politician and sergeant
alarms of the Senate. was arrested to-
night for drawing his revolver in the Of
flee saloon while quarreling with Billy
OBrien, another politician. For some
time there has been ill-feeling between
the men, and tonight some parties
brought them together that they might
learn the truth from each others lips
Blackburn drew his pistol and told
O'Brien to arm himself, O'Brien said he
was not armed, and bystanders stopped
the quarrel after which Blackburn was
taken to the City Prison and charged
with disturbing the peace. Blackburn and
O'Brien had a quarrel and fight in the
same saloon some months ago.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-15
Captain

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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-15
Berkeley News Notes.

BERKELEY, July H.-West Berkeley
Republicans held a grand rally this even
ing in Sisterna Hail. Addresses were
made by Hon. w. r. Davis and Hon. NJ.
C. Chapman of Oakland.
Professor Granville f. Foster has re-
Gently been elected to the principalship
of the new Union High School at Resdley,
Fresno County.
Mrs. Maude e. Harrington died yester-
day morning at her residence on Jay
street, near Telegraph avenue. The flu
neral will be held at the Shattuck-avenue
M. E. church tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O
o'clock,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-15
Sunderland VIII Come.

OAKLAND, July 14.-Rev. j T. Sun
derland of Ann Arbor, Mich, who has
been called to fill the pulpit of the Uni
tartan church, has written the trustees
that he will accept the call.
The church was reluctant to let their
minister CO. but he insisted, and will be
here some time in August. He Ia a pop
ular man. writer OF repute, logical
speaker and man Of personal distine-
ton and attraction.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-15
Eureka Society Incorporates.

The Eureka Society for the Protection
of Children Incorporated yesterday The
directors are: Louis r. Goldberg, J. w.
Walton, E. l.. Wadham, E. o. Schetter.
DR.. r. c. Brewer, N. Fallck Daniel S.
O'Brien, J. A. Waldteufel, Charles Neu-
man, j. c. Irvine and c. w. Wilson,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-15
WITHOUT RESERVE!
FRANK w. BUTTERFIELD,

AN oOZ NAhhE1
WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION
By order of the Trustees of the Library Asso-
citation of the Independent Order of Odd Eel
lows. at the association rooms. l. o. o. F.
building. corner Market and Seventh streets.
San Francisco. on
MONDAY. ........................July Is, 1898.
At o. clock p. m.
And following evenings at same hour until the
entire library Is disposed Of.
Tho remainder Of the library. consisting of
about 10000 volumes OF standard literature.
comprising histories, biographies. travels, nat
ural history, botanical, religious and educa-
tional works. naval and military treatises. the
entire series of San Francisco directories. 1880
1897, novels, etc.
Also the fittings and furniture Of the library.
etc.
Terms and conditions at sale.
The books can be viewed and catalogues OBJ
tanned at the library. at the office of the auc-
tioneer and from JOHN W. ATKINSON,
23s Montgomery street, San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-15
MAGNETIC SPRINGS.

Situated in the heart Of the redwoods, four
miles from Glenwocd, County of Santa Cruz.
feet. Springs especially adapted for rheuma-
tism. Climate unsurpassed for pulmonary
lawn tennis. bowling alley. billiards. plano,
etc. Cottages for families. Stage line soc.
over a mountain boulevard. where the incest
scenery is to be Of this and other counties.
Address L. PERHACS, Glenwood.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-15
INDEPENDENCE LAKE.

Charming Spot to Visit This hummer.
Boats free TO guests Fine fishing. Excellent
table. Clean beds and careful attention to
patrons. Climate perfect. Sixteen miles from
Truckee in the heart of the Sierras and
rounded by magnificent trees OF an unbroken
forest. The ideal spot for families because 1t Is
clean. no poison oak; no pests. And pure air
ONS, Virginia City. before June l. when Inds-
pendence Lake will be open to the public.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-15
BACKWARD OVER A BANK.
Two Women, a Horse and Buggy
Take a Twenty-Five-Foot
Tim ble

OAKLAND, July 4.-Mrs. c. G. Yale
and Miss Ethel Jerome had a serious ac-
cident last Sunday that might have been
the death of them both. The details have
just been made public. The ladies went
to San Mateo Saturday night to spend
Sunday with Mr.. Yale, and Mr. and Mrs.
E. B. Jerome and Miss Nettie Yale were
in the party, On Sunday a drive was in
augurated. with Mr.. Yale and Mr. Jerome
accompanying the ladies on wheels.
Something seemed to worry the horse
that the ladies were driving, and Mrs
horse began to back, and Miss Nettie
Jumped out. In another instant the surrey
went over an embankment turning SOM
ersaults, with Mrs. Yale and Miss Ethel
Jerome on the inside. For twenty-five
feet the outfit tumbled, and lodged in
some bushes at the bottom Of the ravine
Mrs Yale expressed the sentiment of both
the other ladies when she stated that she
was sure death had overtakenL her in a
most horrible form. Neither Of them ut
tered a scream or even a word.
The gentlemen scorched up to where the
accident happened, and dsentangled the
ladies. Neither was seriously injured, and
the surrey was in fit condition to carry
the ladies back to San Mateo. The horse
escaped injury. The women have suffered
from the nervous strain, but are able to
receive their friends congratulations
upon their escape.
Luigi Dulcich WEEDS Again.
well-known Austrian of East Oakland,
who recently had such a time in the
courts over the division of his property
after his former wife had secured a d.
vorce, has taken unto himself another
wife. She was formerly known as Miss
Catherine Evans. She gives her age as
a5 The groom is 68. She is a native of
Wales. At the time Of his trouble he set
Up the defense that he had never
been married and proved the point
TO the courts satisfaction. The daughter
secured settlement whereby her mother
secured portion of the estate.
William Hart Passes Away.
BERKELEY, July H-William Hart
died this morning at his residence on the
corner Of Summer street and First ave-
nue.. He was 81 years of age and a car
penter by trade. 1t was while working
upon building in Temescal, some we eks
ago, that he suffered injuries from a fall
OF over fifty feet, caused by a defective
scanolding. The injuries have proved IA
tai The funeral will be held next Satur-
day afternoon.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-15
REPUBLICAN CLUB.
Meeting of the Young Mems organi-
zation at the New Wigwam
Last Night.

ALAMEDA. July 1.-THE Young Mems
Republican Club held an enthusiastic
meeting last evening at the Wigwam
which has been fitted nm hv them in the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-15

NVknnG HOT SPRINGS, souoms Co
usSEFN Only ~ hours from g. r. and
VNrVOV but 9 miles staging; waters
noted for medicinal virtues; best natural bath
tain scenery; excellent climate: good trout
streams at door; photographers room; tele-
phone telegraph. daily mail; FIRST-CLASS
SERVICE; morning and afternoon stagez;
round trip from S. F. only IS 80; take Tiburon
day or $12 a week. Reference. any guest of the
past three years. j. F. MULGREW, Prop
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-15
SARATOGA SPRINGS.

Lake County, Cal,
Curative powers of springs and mineral baths
unrivaled Sixteen varieties OF waters. most
picturesque spot and charming climate Easy
OF access; telephone connections and daily mail
Rates to suit all. Write ]. MARTENS Pro-
prietor, or in San Francisco. AS Pine street. B.
A. BUSSE,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-15

Policy Of the New America, by
Henry Norman, Special Commits
sioner Of the London Chronicle, in
next Sundays Call.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-15
Secretary Davis Improving.

BERKELEY, July 14-Secretary E. w.
Davis of the University of California is
reported as improving. His physicians
no longer regard his condition as critical,
and they expect that he will be able TO
leave for the country before very long