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 tions. There was no method under the proceedings to get him committed, ana the case went over until tomorrow in order to see what could be done.
 Alcatraz Hall Association.
 OAKLAND, June 17.-The Alcatraz Masonic Hall Association of West Oak land was incorporated to-day with a cap ital stock of s20,000. half of which is aJ- ready subscribed. The largest stock holder is AlcatraZ Lodge, r. and A. M which holds 5000 shares. The purpose of the corporation is to secure and hold real estate and erect buildings for lodge and other purposes. The directors are H. S. Aldrich H. Schlindler, D. Robertson, C.. E. Shook, c. H. Redington, A. A. McKeen and H. A. Glines.
 No Witnesses for Knowles. OAKLAND, June 1.-The trial of W. mortgage release was terminated tonight and tomorrow morning Judge Greene will charge the jury. who will then decide the guilt or innocence of the accused. The defendants attorneys made no de- fense other than their technical points. No witnesses were placed on the stand.
 Maniac Jumps From a Train.
 OAKLAND, June 17.-Robert Farley, who was committed to the Stockton asy- lum yesterday, escaped from his keepers en route late last night east of Niles. He jumed from the running train and wan dered down the hill. When last seen he was climbing the hill on the west side of the canyon. Deputy Sheriff Frank Rose and Constable Rodrique were noti- fled and took up the hunt. Deputy Sher- if Charles White is out to-day, but no re- port had been received from him at a late hour tonight.
 Protest Against Increased Rates. OAKLAND, June 1.-The Board of Trade to-day received a communication from the Los Angeles Merchants and
 @.1s., Nt.1,@ Nl, to fight the proposed increased westbound freight rates A special committee was appointed to handle the matter.
 Oakland News Items.
 OAKLAND, June 1.-The Ordinance and JudIcIary Committee of the City Council will recommend license or SlW per year on peer bottling establishments.
 Henry Harney. 13 years of age, was arrested on a charge of petit larceny. preferred by A purloinlng lumber from his premises.
 The case of II. F. Futile. waiter, charged G. D. HaIlahan. was dismissed by Judge AL len in the Police Court to-day after two jury trials in which each disagreed.
 An effort is being made to bring off the long delayed tennis match between the second teams of San Francisco and this city tomorrow Weihe and Adams will represent San Fran cisco.
 President Mckinley commissary of subsist- ence, with the rank of captain. Is weI-known resident of this city lie VIII De the nrst rev. enue collector at Manila.
 Chief of Police Fletcher was called upon late last night to send men to the mole to keep the soldiers quiet. He refused to do so until he advised with City Attorney Dow, to ascertain whether 1t was in or out of the city limits.
 Governor Richards and party of Wyoming have been royalty entertained since their ar evening the Governor spoke complimentary of the city His daughter was educated at Mills College.
 Justice of the Peace E, L. Lawrence Is wrathy at J. T Carroll who filed protest against his bills with the Supervisors last Monday. He threatens him with criminal libel proceedings.