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The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06

fully watched the case, and that he felt he trial that the verdict was just one.
 Hoff accepted the sentence in the same spirit of nonchalance that has marked his every movement since the day of his
 SAN QUENTIN PRISON. April 5.-Al- bert Hoff arrived at the prison just at lookup, when the hundreds of iron doors are being slammed closed. Once within the massive gate and behind the great walls of the penitentiary: Albert Fred srick George eneseneckockockhoH lost his high sounding name and in the future will be known as Convict Number l7694.
 It was fifteen minutes before o'clock when the murderer arrived at San Quen- tin in charge of Deputy Sheriff James Kennedy. From Green Brae station to the prison Hoff occupied seat between the driver of the stage and the ofhcer
 Hoff had nothing to say. He was hand cuffed and unintereSting, and as he he approached a score of guards who had been attracted to the spot out of curi- osity.
 He was led to Captain Edgar's office and registered. Then he was taken to the photograph gallery, where his pict- ureS were taken-one with his hat off and another with his hat on. After this he was put into the bathtub and instead of his civilian garb was given suit of stripes with the number 17694 printed thereon. AS the light was hardly suffi- cient for further photographing, Hoft was led away to Murderers' Row, where he was placed in the cell occupied by Owens, the StaniSlaus murderer, WhQ will be executed Friday, May 20.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
TRUST IN LITIGATION.
W. W. Norris Must Show Cause Io' His Refusal to Obey Its
 NondafeS

OAKLAND. April 5.-Henry Curry, L. A. Curry. A. A. Curry, Mirabah Curry Robert Curry and the latter's children have filed a complaint against w. w. Norris. John Cunningham, Martha Gun ningham and the latter's children in the Superior Court this afternoon. The cause of action is based upon declaration Of trust made by J. J. Curry on July 2S, lSs5' and accepted by Norris and which the plaintiff alleges has not been kept by the defendant.
 By the terms of the trust Curry trans ferred all of his money amounting to S4O0O. and all his real and personal prop erty of every description, the value of which is unknown to the plaintiff, to Norris In return Norris was to pay Curry the income from it during Curry s life and at his death provide for all of his relatives.
 J. J. Curry died August 25, 1895, and the complaint alleges that the plaintiff has demanded from time to time that the provisions of the trust be carried out and the moneys due them be paid and that the defendant render an accounting, all of which he is said to have refused to do The money is in the Montreal Bank, in Canada.
 The plaintiff seeks an order to compel W. W. Norris to show cause why he should not carry out the provisions of the trust; why he should not be removed and to make an accounting.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
CLERICAL CRITICS.
They Resent Editorial Views of the
 Recent Sermons.

OAKLAND, April 5.-The sermons on the Spanish question, published in The Call last Monday morning. having been criticized by several newspapers, Rev. pr. Coyle, Dr. Dille and Rev c. II. Ho- bart to-day replied to their critics.
 Dr. Coyle said:
 My contention for war was based en- tirely upon the idea of righteousness. Peace never can be reached except through righteousness and no question is ever settled until it is settled right. And l still believe. as 1 said before if Spain does not yield, if she insists upon keep ing her hard heel upon the neck of Cuba if she refuses to end the outrages and abomnations in that unhappy land, and if she will not make reparation for the destruction of our great warship lying peacefully at anchor in one of her ports and for the blood of so many of our gal lant sailors-then, l say, let the sword of justice fall, let righteousness strike and afterward will come the sweet angel of peace"
 Dr. Dille said:
 Every true American, it seems to me. must contemplate with pride and grat- ttude the course the Government and the nation have so far held on the Cuban question. The patience and temperate calmness of our people under great prov . ocaton; the support Congress has given the executive, and the statesmanship of MT. Mckinley and his advisers, have add history.
 "As to the future: If our Government cannot by diplomacy succeed in con- vlncing Spain that she cannot suppress the rebellion and induce her to give Cuba independence, then we must forcibly in
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
AS HAPPY AS
 TWO LOVERS MT. Dingee Explains the Position of MT.
 MOff1tt.
The Senator Was Never on the Payroll of the Water
 Company.
Have Not Fallen Out and Each Con- siders the Other His Best
 Friend.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

9OS BroadWay, April D.
 Just at this time the relations existing between William J. Dingee, president of the Oakland Water Company, and ex- Senator Frank J. Moffitt are naturally of great interest. The Grand Jury is in session and it is generally believed that either of these two men could tell good story if he so desired. Consequently a report that MT. Dingee and MT. Mofftt had quarreled and that Mr. Moffitt was no longer seen around the office of or in- terested in the affairs of the Oakland Water Company would be a very pretty story if it were true. Unfortunately for the tale 1t is not true.
 MT. Dingee was in his office to-day, and when asked how much truth there was in the report that he had quarreled with Mr. Moffitt he said that it was all as false as-any old place. "The relation ship between MT. Moffitt and myself" said he, 'is one of pure friendship, and it is no less solid to-day than it ever was. We have not quarreled, Mir. Moffitt has been around this office considerably and when reporter of a morning paper called on me yesterday and asked me if MT. Moffitt had left the Oakland Water Com pany 1 said no. I told him that he was here Saturday and to-day (yesterday), but that last week perhaps he might not have been in as much as usual. Out of tLal ipic oldteilSul WdS woven all dt- tempt at sensationalism, which, it seems to me, is very poor newspaper work.
 MT. Moffitt has never been on the pay roll of the Oakland Water Company. He has never received a dollar from the com pany. He has personal interests in the company, and he looks after them ener- getically. Being a friend of mine, he naturally has worked in my interest. He has never been political manager or any other kind of manager for the Oakland Water Company. We are as friendly as newspaper should publish such bosh.''
 Ex-Senator Moff1tt, who was himself in the newspaper business for many years said this morning that MT. Dingee had just assured him that if there was any necessity of sharing a dollar with him fMofitD he would willingly do It. We have had no quarrel, and, in fact, there is nothing to quarrel about A newspaper rumor has no effect on me, and I am in the water business as business, and to make money if possible. I am not aware pany's office less than usual and cer- tainly MT. Dingee and I bear the same relationship to each other that we have done for some years. On the first of January, when the two water companies agreed to charge the legal rates com mencing March l, all was done that could be done, and since then I have not been active in water matters
 MT. Dingee disclaims that MT. Moffitt was a leading factor in fixing the new water rates, and says that he appeared the water committee, and that on no oc- casion did MT. Moffitt attend the City Hall conferences as a representative of the water company.
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gents of the university will take their seats at the regular. monthly meeting of the board next Tuesday. They are Mayor James D. Phelan of San Francisco who succeeds George T. Marye, and A. B. Spreckels, the newly elected president of the State Agricultural College, who takes the seat of Charles M. Chase.
 Instructor J. N. Le Conte will read a paper before the metaphysics, physics and astronomy section of the Science As sociation next Friday evening on "The Analyzer, an Exhibition Description of It.
 Fire escapes will not be put on the uni- versity buildings until during the sum- mer vacation. It is expected that it will take five weeks to equip the buildings.
 Governor Budd and Regents Jeter, Kel- logg, Black and Slack will meet next Monday at 2 D. m. at the Hopkins Insti- tute in San Francisco to make arrange ments for summer school courses at the university during the coming vacation. will meet on Friday morning to make ar arrangements for commencement day, and to choose commencement speakers.
 At the meeting of the Board of Regents next Tuesday propositions will be con- sidered for the erection of @ building for the University Dining Association, and additions to the mechanics and mining buildings.
 Professor George Davidson will give an illustrated lecture on ''The Physical Features and Resources of Alaska" at a special meeting of the Alameda County Miners Association, to be held at the university, in South Hall, tomorrow evening
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

tervene, for Cuba must be free. God wills 1t. That ample time has been gwen to try pacific means is certain. We must act now or be particepS criminis ln op- preSsion and butchery.
 AS to the Maine incident: The larger Cuban question settled, nothing short or abject. apology and ample indemnity from Spain should avert war upon that issue. Otherwise it is a casus belll ana the Maine should be avenged though IL take all the resources of the nation.
 Rev. MT. Hobart said: "As to the claim that because the Bible teaches pon-reslStcc ance between individuals. the theory of non-resistance should be followed out pe- tween nations, l would say that l, per = sonally, may turn my other cheek 10 De Smitten and suffer personal 1nd1gnlty, put as the head of family with Wi1e anu children to protect, l would not be Justl,, fled in carrying out such theory. And l take it that the same is true ot nauonS;; l most certainly am for war 1T Spaln vii Wlii not discontinue her atrocities III Cupta and make proper reparation TOT the blowing up of the Maine.
 At this juncture 1t is cause TOT oeEout thanksgiving that we have a PreSIGent who, seeking wisdom daily Of the Most High, realizes to the full that he must s. answer, not to the peace-at- any price or war-at-any-price factions or the hour; but to impartial history and to the Gou of Nations
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
MAHER WANTS SHARKEY.
The National Club Received a Dis, patch to That Effect last
 EveninC

It was stated yesterday that after Jeff fries had finished with Mexican Pete he would depart immediately for the East, where he had other engagements of inn portance to attend.
 Billy Delaney, the manager of Jeffries, said his charge would meet Peter Maher and Gus Ruhling in the East, and that the Maher-Je effries fight was booked for May 20 at Syracuse, N. Y.
 Delaney was evidently stretching a point when he made this latter state- ment or in other words, he may feel dis posed to rush his man away from meet ing Tom sharkey, the bold sailor lad, who stated before the Jeffries and Mexican Pete" match was consummated that rather than miss opportunity 10 prove sOd sO derieS that he was not Gf flip a coin for the choice of clubs, viz. the Olympic or National.
 It will be remembered that Sharkey favored the National Club and Jeffries the Olympic Club, and as neither man wonld consent to fight outside of his choice of clubs, Sharkey finally agreed to decide the question by flip of coin. which Delaneys coming champion re- fused.
 According to the following dispatch, which was received by the National Club last evening from M. Connolly, the packer and manager of Peter Maher, it does not seem as if Jeffries had had an under standing with Maher. relative to fight
 
 month. The message reads:
 Managers National Athletic Club San Fran cisco Am offered SIP coo by the Syracuse CUP CUP come Il 'ou 'aH si'' 'l' ' M CONNOLLY.
 The National Club managers said last evening that they will not offer purse to any one of the fighters, and that if Maher is willing to journey to this city they will give 50 per cent of the gross re- ceipts for match between Sharkey and Maher.
 Sharkey is seemingly anxious to fight Maher Jeffries or any other man for the percentage stated, but it is doubtful if guaranteed a block and tackle by which he can pull down the winners end, win or lose.
 In case Jeffries shall defeat Mexican Pete Sharkey has stated that he is ready to deposit any sum from 5000 to S5000 as a side wager that he will whip the man from Oakland in less than ten rounds, and if not Jeffries can take the side wager and the entire purse.
 The San Francisco Athletic Club will give an entertainment this evening. W. B. Dirks and J. Firet will box for the bantam championship: J. Granfield and championship; G. Bates and G. Roster will box for the heavyweight champion ship. A. GreggainS and F. Mcconnell will give four-round exhibition contest.
 On Friday evening the Excelsior Ath- letic Club will entertain its members and the event of the evening will be an eight round bout between Billy Otis of the Excelsors and Hugh Dougherty of Chi cagO.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
MOFFETT AND HILL.
Did One Murderer Influence the Fate
 of the OtherP

OAKLAND, April 5.-Joseph H. Moffett must answer to the Superior Court for the murder of his wife. In the Police Court thls morning, Mrs. Mcdonald, mat ron of the Receiving Hospital, was on the stand, and said that when suffering from his wounds, Moffett had told her he had been forced to kill his wife, but did not give any explanation. It will be the policy of the defense that Moffett was so worked up over the attentions of one Davis. to his wife, that the shooting was justifiable.
 It is generally thought that the shoot ing of Mrs. Moffett by her husband con- siderably influenced Governor Budd in his refusal to interfere in the case of Ben jamin Hill, who will hang tomorrow for mudering his wife. Just about the time w. w Foote and others made the plea for Hills life. Moffett committed his crime, within a mile of where Hill had committed murder. One of the attorneys for Hill said at the time that the mur- der of Mrs. Moffett was an ill-omen for Hil.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
GIRL WIFE COMPLAINS. The Aged Husband Says He Has
 Most Cause to Dissent

OAKLAND, April 5-Should the divorce suit of George R. R. Ainsworth ever come to trial it will bring out some sen sational evidence. Over a week ago Mrs Ainsworth. who is just 20 years of age, brought suit against her aged husband for divorce. MT. Ainsworth is just three and a half times as old as his wife, and when they married 1t was freely proph- esied that they would not long live to- gether in peace.
 Mrs. Ainsworth charged extreme cruel ty, most of the alleged acts, however, being mental cruelty and not physical. The aged husband has filed his answer and denies every charge. It is said that he has in his possession some interesting documents written by his young wife to young men and which he does not con- sider should have been sent by a dutiful wife. It is possible that MT. Ainsworth may also file a cross complaint.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
MEN WHO WILL COMPETE.
Complete Lists of Eligible Athletes
 for the Intercollegiate Field

BERKELEY, April 5.-Track Captain Everett J. Brown this evening sent to Stanford the list of men eligible to com pete in the intercollegiate field day or the 23d inst. The list. which was ap- proved by Professor Thomas R. Bacon ot the faculty athletic committee, Is as fol lows:
 I: c. Allen. G; L. Allen. F. " Aitken. ". Bae5hsfek 6 BfonsSsOn k carro W eooIey, cooRs'S W. J. crocker, l. chemmani. % W P. Drum, I. Delashmutt, NJ. Dozier. w. Dckie, W. Dawson, R. Fryer. R, T. Fisher, N. Guiber- son. c. Griffin, F. Greisberg. R. Grieve, D. Goodale' A r,aa gaskins E Ri,,H Hogger, H. i Hun Lauehlin. L. c Moser. J: MeNab' C. Miller. 5. Miller l. Moberott MsT C. w. MTScGina4ghg BsrE hurst, c. Parker. C. Peck, A. J. Smith. M. Scott, H. squires. R. ". simonds, A. skaife, o. Westerfeld. R. Woolsey, A. Wise and O. Wedemeyer.
 The list of Stanfords athletes, sub- mitted by Track Captain Walker with the approval of Professor Angel of the Stanford faculty, is as follows:
 Br,inton, Coolidge, Smith, McReary Ferrari Boyd, Williams, Whitaker, Nourse. Weather. wax, Birtch. Foster, Cainer, Busch, Lousley Adams sym0nds BSrough Gantwe Hopper Thompson. Dutton, Morgan, Manuel, Cranston Burnett, Karsted, Allcott, Moeler. Daggett Hayden, Carle, Powell Young, Stewart Beedy Morris, Vose, Coverly, Anderson Wright, Arn old Steele, Wodelphe, Hamon, Naples, Cleaves Walker, Whitlock, Erb, Gilman. Marvin. Saver Bradley, Cross. Henderson, Chandler, c. S Dole A. Dole and Hahn.
 The time and place for the field day have been set as April 23 and the Olympic Club grounds, San Francisco. There is where the bicycle race will be held. Stan. ford wanted the race held at San Jose to which California assented: Stanford however, also wants the race to be held on the Friday before the field day. while ceding Wednesday. The dispute is ir the hands of the faculty athletic commit. tee, but as yet has not been settled
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Bushes Transacted at Last Nights Meeting-Street Sprinkling Bids.

ALAMEDA, April 5.-Considerable ron tine business was transacted at last nights meeting of the Board of Trustees.
 A contract for 211 tons of coal for the electric light works was let to Henry Koerber at 8 70 per long ton. He was the only bidder, though other tenders had been expected.
 There were a number of applications for free licenses, but most of them were not acted on owing to the enforcement Of the requirement. that each application must be indorsed by a member of the board in order to secure action.
 A communication as received from the electric railway superintendent announce ing that a switch would be laid on Santa Clara avenue, so as to do away with the switching of cars on Park street, which had been a source of complaint.
 Bids for street sprinkling for the com ing year were opened. There were five bids, the figures being respectively go cents an hour, S3la cents, 26A cents. B cents and 3034 cents. The contract was not awarded.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
HoFF SENTENCED TO DIE.
Unless the Supreme Court Intervene: He Will Pay the Denth Penalty
 Naxt luna
Next June.

Albert Hoff, an upholsterer, convicted of the brutal murder of Mrs. Mary Cute. in her home at s03 Guerrero street, last December, was sentenced by Judge Cook yesterday to be hanged at San Quentin prison on June 10 next. An appeal will be taken to the Supreme Court by Hoff' s attorneys, and the usual delay will un- doubtedly follow.
 When Hoff appeared for sentence yes- terday morning, his attorneys interposed the usual technical objections to the pass ing of Judgment. They claimed that er- the trial, and in addition urged the statu- tory grounds why sentence should not be passed.
 of the defense, said that he had care
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
CALIFORNIA CATTLE
 BARRED BY ARIZONA.
Livestock Sanitary Board Refuses to Permit Herds to Cross the
 Line.

PHOENIX, April 5.-The Livestock Sanitary Board of Arizona has been in session all day considering the proposition of the admission of California cattle, as permitted in a recent modified order of the United States authorities. Arizona cattle are reported to be in the best. of condition and the board, fearing the i'm portation of Texas fever, declined posi- lively to issue the order sought.
 Dr. Norton, Territorial veterinarian, is to investigate the condition of the thou sands of sheep now being shipped from the southern counties of the State into the northern part of the Territory: If also will be quarantined against.
 Tn Ireland there are 2,S30,000 acres of bog land.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
WILL WEAR UNIFORMS. Members of the Fire Department Who Are Paid Must Dress Uni
 formly.

ALAMEDA. April 5.-At the meeting of the Board of Trustees last evening the question of requiring the paid members of the Fire Department to wear uniforms came up for discussion. The reasons for the proposed order were given and on the recommendation of the Chief of the Fire Department the Trustees voted that here after the salaried employees should be re- Quired to don uniforms. The Chief was given power to select the material and style. He stated that the uniforms which he proposed adopting would cost $25 50 for the men and $2S for the officers. They will be of navy-blue material and of ap- propriate pattern.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
Alameda News Notes.

ALAMEDA, April 5.-,The executive committee of the Alameda Driving As sociation met last evening and decided to make active preparations for the sprin. meet which is to come off on May 30.
 City Attorney Taylor has presented the Fire Department with twelve smoke pro- tecting masks, in recognition of the good work done by the department recently in extinguishing the fire in his house on Re- gent street, with small loss.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
Commissioners to Change.

OAKLAND, April 5.-City Attorney Dow Por.;Dy was elected president of the Police During the past year City Engineer Glenn ent has held this office. Tomorrow the Board of Public Works will meet and
 Tfs w ppoba5S pP go to MNr Clement, and Mayor Thomas be elected president of the Police and Fire Commis- sioners, position now held by MT. Dow.
 The Board of Public Works will meet tomorrow, and 1t is possible that some changes will be made at the City Hall. 1Ihere IS clerkship in the Chief of PoHces office to fill, and there are several candidates. A clerk may also be ap- pointed to the chief of the Fire Depart ment.
 Strong pressure is being brought to bear on Mayor Thomas from certain quarters to vote with City Engineer Clement to remove Street Superintendent Miller. Mel Holmes is the slated candi- date. but the protest of the merchants asainst sj the removal of Miller may break the slate which was put up when Chiefs Lloyd and Fair were removed a week ago.
 Big Money at Stake.
 OAKLAND, April 5-The suit of Mrs. susan Srsa A A Martin W nd and her two minor ch $50 900 damages from the Southern Pa- cifc Company for the death hiV of her M husband and the children's father was tin was killed near the station at Irving ton on September 6, 1894. while driving along the county road. He died shortI1 after being struck by the train. Most of after which the attending physician wa s placed upon the stand. He told of the injuries sustained by Martin. The case will be continued tomorrow.
 Good Shooting at Berkeley.
 BERKELEY, April 5.-In a practice shoot to-day the university rife team made the best score ever made on the university range, the score being 4is out of a possible 800 points. The records of the various members of the team were Vanderbilt, 43; Beviile, 43; Fairchiid'' 43: West, 43; Julien, 40; Dow, 40; Pierce, 37: Mcclure, 37.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
Reliance Gentlemen's Night.

OAKLAND, April 5.-A gentlemen's night will be given by the Reliance Ath- letic Club Wednesday evening. The pro gramme is of the best and the affair promises to be the best ever given by this already popular organization. There will be three try-outs and two eight round events for decisions. Hugh Dough- erty, champion amateur featherweight of the Middle West, will meet Tank Saw land will meet Phil Green of Oakland. The men are all in fine condition and will mt mn frraat fights.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
LATE SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVED.
 Tuesday April g. Schr John D. Tallant Hoffand, days from Port Blakeley. Stmr North Fork, Rash. 25 hours from Flu reka.
 DOMESTIC PORTS. FORT BRAGG-Sailed April 5-Stmrs Alcazar and Point Arena, for San Francisco. SEATTLE-Sailed April 5-Schr w Phelps.
 FOREIGN PORTS. vICTORIA-Arrived April 1-Br ships Lord Ripon and Dudhope from Liverpool; Br ship Marathon from Shanghai.
 TRANSATLANTIC STEAMERS. MARSEILLES-Arrived April 15-Stmr Kar- aminia. from New York. LIVERPOOL-Sailed April 5-Stmr Nonadic, from New York.