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The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
Free Library Privileges.

OAKLAND, Aug. 1.-The privileges Of
the Free Public Library have been ex-
tended to the residents of Alameda Coun-
ty within the discretion of the librarian
and under the rules and regulations of
the library and upon the payment of 81
per quarter. The Board of Free Lii
brary Trustees passed resolution to that
effect tonight. 1t was also resolved that
new books of fiction shall hereafter be re-
tanned by patrons only one week, and
shall not be renewed or taken out by a
member of the same household, the word
new applying to books until one year
from the date of their accession.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
Ticket Office Bulgarized.

OAKLAND, Aug. Thieves broke into
the ticket office at the Fourteenth street
depot at very early hour this morn
ing by breaking the lock on the door. The
work bore the earmarks of novices and
booty. 1t is presumed that, since com
mute-s have been buying their August
Communication tickets the past few days,
the burglars hoped that there would be
at least a snug sum on hand in the money
drawer
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
Arrested for Blasting.

John Arrio, a bricklayer, employed in
laying a new foundation in the rear of
Goldberg, Bowen & Co.'S store on SUIT
ter street, was arrested last night for
blasting within the city limits In order
to remove an old wall Arrio fired a blast
which shook the whole neighborhood and
also endangered the lives of people in the
vicinity. A brick was hurled the length
of the store. across Sutter street and en-
tered the transom of a furniture store
and demolished several pieces of furni-
ture John F. Reilly, the contractor
rived at the California; street station.
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home, 514 Albion street, were followed by
rites at the Masonic Temple. The attend
ance of friends was very large and the
floral tributes exceedingly numerous.
Among the latter the most notable was
a great garland of St. Joseph lilies sent
by the Alameda Medical Association. The
pall-bearers were Drs. Joseph r. Brad
way, A. II. Pratt. D. D. Crowley and W.
F. B. Wakefield of the medical associa-
ton and Messrs ]. L. Howard, William
|. Landis. A. l.. Johnson and Congress
man Victor Metcalf friends of deceased.
The interment was at Mountain View
Cemetery
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
BERKELEY LOCAL

- AKLAND, Aug. 1.--Gross care
n n lessness, coupled with the
Il fact of slippery rails, was re-
vi sponsible this morning for al
most wrecking the Berkeley
local train of three coaches, jeopardiz-
ing the lives of many passengers and
injuring at least two people.
The Berkeley train was due at the
Oakland mole at 11:25 o'clock, and
shortly after passing Death Curve" at
West Oakland. which boasts record
for more accidents than any spot on
earth, crashed into the rear of water
ing or sprinkling train. The sudden
collision threw passengers on the local
from their seats, piling them up in
heaps, and although. so far as could be
learned. none of these sustained inJur-
les of any note. some were scratched
and slightly bruised.
The train crew, however, was not 50
fortunate Brakeman Charles Palliser
was thrown from his seat against the
edge of another seat, sustaining frac-
tured rib. He was promptly conveyed
to his home, 1872 Walnut street, Berke-
lev. and a physician was summoned.
AT last accounts he was resting easily,
but it is not at all definitely stated
that he did not sustain internal inJur-
les as well.
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for picking a womans pocket in Oak
land. Kavanaugh dOnned his stripes
on May 3. 1898, but on January Is, 1894,
he was transferred to the Preston
School Of Industry at the request of
the Humanitarian Society.
Kavaraugh next gained notoriety in
Nevada City, where he was employed
as a night clerk at the Union Hotel
About o'clock one morning he
aroused the sleeping occupants of the
hotel by emptying his revolver into
the walls of the hotel office
Frank Connolly living at 800 Illinois
street, will be an important witness for
the defense. He was with KaVanaugh
at the time of the shooting and had
been with him all evening, When
Kavanaugh accosted Wilson at the
corner of Mason and Ellis streets Mon
day night Connolly was present and
attempted to establish friendly rela-
tions between the pair. According to
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
Wilson at Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1.-Secretary OF
Agriculture James Wilson arrived in this
city from the north at 9 o'clock this morn
ing He was met at the depot by a COM
nittee from the Chamber of Commerce
and escorted TO the chamber and later to
his hotel. This afternoon he was driven
10 points Of interest in the city and TO-
night a reception was rendered to him at
II oh mi
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
Friends of the Forest.

Al meeting of Lincoln Lodge of the
Friends of the Forest in Odd Fellows
Han last night it was decided that in fu-
ture the third Monday night of each
month shall be devoted to an entertain
ment and a social dance. The lodge was
visited hv fourteen members of Pioneer
Lodge, who made a fraternal call. A
pleasant evening was spent. IT was
agreed that the lodge should pay frater-
nal visit to America Lodge next Thursday
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
Organizing Board of Trade.

OAKLAND, Aug. 1.-At the meeting Of
merchants at Haywards, called for the
purpose of organizing a Board of Trade,
last night H. E. Bruner acted as chair
man and A V. Morgan as temporary sec
retary. ]. E. Geary. F. F. Allen, d.
Chisholm. F. Wilbert and T. J. Crosby
nent organiza ton. and G. H Oakes, ]. w.
Mccoy and Dr. B. F. Simmons on con-
stitution and bylaws. These committees
will meet again next Monday night.
when it is expected an organization will
be effected
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
NO ALLIANCE ANTICIPATED.
Argentine Republic and Brazil Sim
nlv Want New Treaties.

Special Cable to The Call and the New York
Herald. Copyrighted, 1899, by James Cor
don Bennett.
BUENOS AYRES, Aug. Although
there were rumors about an alliance be-
tween the Argentine Republic and Brazil
it is quite certain now that the Presidents
will not discuss this point, in view of the
opposition of public opinion.
President Roca has declared that the ex-
clusife object of his visit TO Montevideo
and Rio Janeiro is to foster the friendship
of the two rations and to bring about
commercial treaties.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
Boundary Dispute.

PARIS. Aug 1.-At the session to-day
Of the Anglo Venezuelan Boundary Ar
bftration Commission the argument of NJ.
Maletx- Provost, the secretary OF the
commission. was confined to evidence
showing that after 1761 the whole trade Of
Griana was In the hands Of Spain:
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
Elaborate Chinese Banquet.

A birthday banquet was rendered the
wives and children of Chinese merchants
at 906 Stockton street last evening. The
affair was under the auspices of the Woo
family, and was pronounced one of the
most expensive and elaborate parties ever
given in the Chinese section. About fifty
persons were seated, and the jewelry
The most costly and fantastic raiments
adorned their persons and the sight was
quite unique.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
Hartman PARTY at Portland.

PORTLAND, Or, Aug. 1.-The Harri-
man party of scientists who went to Alas
ka on the steamer George w. Elder ar
rived here this evening. They were ten
dered reception by the Mazamas, an or
ganiZatfon of mountains climbers, tonight
at the residence OF H. l.. Pittock, propre-
tor Of the Oregonian. Tomorrow the
party will leave for the East.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
Andrew Carnegie Thanked.

SAN DIEGO. Aug. 1.-The library trus-
tees to-day sent a cablegram to Andrew
Carnegie thanking him for his tender of
$50 coo for a library building for the city
and formally accepting the generous gift.
The trustees issued a call for proposals
for site for the new library, and they
may be made until August 4.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
Reed in London.

LONDON. Aug. Thomas B. Reed.
former Speaker Of the United States
House of Representatives and Joseph II.
Choate. United States Embassador, oc-
cupied seats in the distinguished strang-
dav. The son of the Right Hon. William
court Gully, Speaker of the House Of
Commons accompanied them.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
Barn and Hay Burned.

REDWOOD CITY, Aug. 1.-The large
hav barn Of Paul Heityberg in the East
Greenwood tract, a few miles from here.
was totally destroyed last night by fire,
together with its entire contents, includ-
ing 100 tons Of hay.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
ForecIosing on Rose Estate.

Los ANGELES. Aug. THE Farmers
and Merchants Bank Of this city to-day
fled suit against Amanda Rose. executrix
Of the estate of the late Senator L. j.
Rose. to foreclose two mortgages, which
aggregate s264. .237 45. The mortgages are
secured by all the property OF the late
horse breeder and rancher. The bank asks
that a receiver he appointed.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
Ran Over an Old Man.

J. Hariowitz, a boy. driver for the
YoIo Mills, ran over A h Goodrlch'
60 years Of age. on Mission street yes
tardaV afternoon, and as the Receiving
Hosnitai was closed the old man had to
be taken to his home in the patrol wagon.
Hariowitz was arrested on charges of fast
driving and battery.
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zation to-day and submitted a statement
of the condition Of his road. He said the
road was old and had deprecated in value.
The rolling stock was from seven TO twen-
ty years old, and the average life of a
railroad in his portion of the State was
about ten years. He said the road was in
such a condition that it would cost a large
amount of money TO repair it, and that TO
keep it in good condition it was necessary
to put down from u 900 to 1900 ties every
year The road runs from Port Hartford,
San Luis Obispo County, to Olives, Santa
Rarhara County
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
Promised to Marry Her.

John Donahue, a young man, wa
arrested last night by Policemen Koegel
and Deeley and charged with betrayal
under promise of marriage The com
planning witness is Sadie Lucas, aged Is
years After the arrest of Donahue a
crowd of young men attempted TO rescue
him from the officers. but were driven off,
not however. until one of them was Sc
YerelY dubbed.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
Humphrey Hicks Dead.

WOODLAND, Aug. 1.-Humphrey Hicks,
one of the oldest residents of this county,
died at Willow Oak Park suddenly Mon
dav afternoon of paralysis of the heart
He was prominent in the Masonic frater-
nitv and other fraternal societies.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
Gambling Games Closed.

PLACERVILLE, Aug. Sheriff Bos-
crit to-day closed all of the banking and
percentage games at the various resorts
in this city. For long time but little at
tention has been paid by local sports to
The State statutes relating 70 gaming
The Sheriff declares that in the future he
will compel a strict observance OF the
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
Iron for New Warships.

PORT TOWNSEND, Aug. 1.-Three
hundred tons of pig iron was shipped from
Irondale, at the head of Port Townsend
Bay. to-day to the Union Iron Works at
San Francisco, to be used in the construc-
tion of the war vessels being built by that
firm This is the first shipment made
from that point for several years
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
STARVING TO DEATH.
Woman Claims to Be Coils P. Hunt
ington's Cousin.

NEW YORK. Aug. Mrs. Ella B.
Crawford. who says she is a cousin of
Coils p. Huntington was brought to the
Bellevue Hospital to-day weak from lack
of nOurishing food.
She is 63 years old. She has tried to
Clothe and feed herself ON S6 month.
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south of this city built during boom days
at cost of 100000, has been leased by
the United States Government. The hotel
is a large frame building and contains
more than 200 rooms. 1t is thought that
the building will be used as a hospital for
the sick and wounded soldiers who will
be returned from the PHILIPPINES.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
BIG PRICE FOR A HORSE.
Twenty Thousand Dollars Paid for
the PAGER Joe Patchen.

COLUMBUS, o., Aug. &c. W. Marks
sold his great PAGER, Joe Patchen. 2:01h
this afternoon to Ed Mills of Boston, for
H Y HaWs of Johnstown, Pa. Mr.. Marks
says the price was $50 900 in cash.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
Too Many Confessions.

Andreas Castro was convicted of steal
ing cow in Santa Barbara County and
sentenced to ten years in the State prison.
While in prison Castro made confession
to the officers upon being promised a -e-
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ward ir the form of a light sentence,
which he understood the court would be
induced TO give In allowing certain CON
LESSONS and excluding others the lower
court erred and the Supreme Court re
versed the judgment and remanded the
cause
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
Funeral of DR.. J. S. Adams.

OAKLAND, Aug. 1.-The funeral Of the
late DR.. J. s. Adams, who died suddenly
at Calistoga last Saturday was held this
afternoon, Simple exercises, conducted
by Rev. Mr. Burnham of Vallejo at the
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
Pacific Coast Road Heard.

SACRAMENTO Aug. 1.-The superin-
tendent of the Pacific Coast Railroad ap-
peared before the State Board of Equali-
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
uncle Sam BuYs a Hospital.

PORT TOWNSEND. Aug. 1.-The Hotel
Efsenbeis, about one and a half miles
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
WALTER kAVANAueA -.

r 07 GHEN John Wilson was ar
y " II raigned before Judge Mo
W/h\H gan Yesterday morning for
" " the murder of Walter Kav-
anaugh he requested the
court 10 give him an immediate hear
ing, as his plea was self-defense. The
Judge instructed the defendant and
set the case on Thursday morning
calendar for preliminary examina-
tion. Coroner Hill will hold the inquest
today
Walter Kavanaugh. the murdered
man has caused the police of three
counties considerable trouble during
his brief career. His picture graces
the rogues' gallery. he having been
committed TO the Reform School at
Whittier when he was but 16 years Of
age After serving his time there Kav-
anaugh fell into the hands of the Ala
media authorities and was sent to San
Quentin to serve a term of ten years
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-23

The applicant fora Texas pension
must answer a great number of
questions concerning himself, We
give two to-wit: First-are you in
INDECENT circumstances; that is, are
YOU in actual want and destitute Of
property and means of subsistence.
This question the applicant must
answer in the affirmative. Second
are you able by your own labor tc
earn a support2 This question the
applicant mus : answer in the mega
tive. We ask the officers to see
that the law is faithfully executed.
When such is done the sum of $50,
600, as the Seer hopes may be ap-
propriated, will be entirely too
much. Can a man who has $4,000
worth of property answer these
questions as Indicated above and
tell the truth? Officers who wink
at any such corruption ought to be
put on the retired list at once and
forever. We trust the Seer will
get himself straight on this ques-
tion and hold up the hands of the
officers against the pressing claims
of unworthy aspirants; let the pen
sion roll be one of honor,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-23
A GOOD THING.

The Gate City Building q Loan
Association of Texarkana, is pre-
pairing, to open its stock book Tor
subscription, to series number 1,
It's phenomenal success in the past
has created demand for its stock
necessitating the issueing OF new
series, six months in advance OF the
customary date for starting such
new series.
The advantage of a Home Build
ING & Loan Association, managed
by home people aud confning its
operations to a territory over which
its directors can have personal SUI
pervision, has now become well es-
tablished 1t you wish to borrow
money to improve property, on one
seeking a profitable investment for
small monthly savings, take stock
at once, in the Gate City Building
& Loan Assn. For particulars see,
Sc F. W. OFFENHAUsER Sec'y.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-23
HOW to Enjoy a Watermelon.

A New York newspaper under
the caption "How to enjoy wa
termelon. tells us that the meat
Of the melon should be powdered
with sugar and served glace. This
was evidently written by some per-
son who never became acquainted
with the melon in its native lair,
The right and only way to enjoy
the rosy flesh of the citrullis vul'
garis is first of all to be boy with
a shock of bushy hair, freckles OF
the color of gingerbread on his
face, an archipelago of warts on
the back of both hands, a nose
that runs slow but easy, a sore toe
with a rag around it, a wool hat
with a pecked crown, shirt and
.breeches of blue cotton jeans held
together with oHe suspender made
bed ticking.
The next thing is to find another
boy similarly equipped and ready
for the fray. Then stealthily ap-
proach a patch in which the green
rinds of the melons can be seen
glintiug in the rays of the July sun
While the other boy plays the part
of a lookout climb to the top OF the
rail fence and drop gently on the
other side and into 4 yellow jackets
nest. After indulging in a series
of smothered howls and frantic roll
ling in the grass, thump carefully
to ascertain if ripe aud then pluck
the largest melon in the bunch,
Return safely to the fence by max
ing a wide detour of the yellow
Jackets entertainments land once
out OF the patCh proceed WIFI dll
haste to the spring in the ravine at
the bottom Of the hill, throw the
melon into its bubbling waters and
allow the fruit to remain there
until it becomes thoroughly chilled
Then hammer it Justify against the
roots of a spreading tree until il
bursts open and rayishes your eyes
with its ruddy heart, Gaze but Z
moment and plunge your hand "
to the wrist into the juicy meat
and feast your dream of the joys o.
paradise.
That is the way to enjoy melOr
and it is the only way, as Thousand
of boys in Dixie land who have
grown to be bearded men are will
ing to testify.-New Orleans
States.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-23

The sage of the Courier says he
is after the Amateur Of the peXar'
kaniau aud not the city editor and
If we had a mind to do some sharp
shooting" after this we would feel
like we were shooting at friend
instead of an enemy. With this,
we stack our arms. aud as both,
the Sage and Amateur are school
teachers or have been, and are in
full possession Of the Kings Eng.
Hsh, we turn the fight over to
them with the injunction that they
shoot at each other with padded
bullets and eschew explosives, The
peope-our readers-enioy a news
paper tit when 1t does not descend
to the gutter for ammunition and
we ask the two gentlemen now at
issue on the pension question, with
the l6 to question as skirmtsh
line to 90 after each other In an
augumeutative way but keep in
good humor and don't throw mud
at each other,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-23

We understood the Courier TO as
sert that the editorial matter in
the Texarkauian was inuocently ia
ken from the papers exchanges
without giving credit therefor. Since
the Seer has disclaimed any inteu-
ton to do an injustice to the lama
teur, our contention along that line
is ended, We leave the editor of
this paper to meet the charge of
the Courier as he sees proper, for
we are not supposed to fight his bat.
ties.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-23
Ho For Kirby Beach.

Mr.. Kirby has made the following
prices for natatorium bathing priv
ileges this season;
For men with suits and towels l5c,
For ladies who furnish their own
suits and towels, 10 cents; where
suits and towels are furnished l5c.
For boys, without towels, 10 cents.
Bus charges will be Is cents
ound trip. IA.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-23

Persons troubled with diarrhoea
will be interested in the experience
of Mr., w, M, Bush, clerk of Hotel
Dorrance, Providence, r. |, He says
For several years have been almost
a constant sufferer from diarrhoea,
the frequent attacks completely
prostrating me and rendering me
unfit for my duties at this hotel
About two years ago a travelling
salesman kindly gave me a small
bottle Of Chamberlain's Colic,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
Much to my surprise and delights It's
effects were immediate, Whenever
/ felt syptoms Of the disease would
fortlfy' myself against the attack
with a few doses Of this valuable
remedy. The result has been very
satisfactory and almost complete
relief from the alllictions,' s,' For
sale by Smith Drug Co,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-23

If Canada don't want to get
itself into an entangling alliance
with Uncle Sam, it had better tell
its engineers who have staked of
some Of our possessions in the Klon.
dixie country TO move their pegs a
little in, and thus keep intact the
dignity Of its government, Uncle
Sam as a land grabber, has proven
to be an expert,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-23

"During the hot weather last sum-
mer, I had a severe attack of cholera
morbus, neCessitating my leaving
business, says Mr., G. A. Hare, of
Hare Bros, Fincastle, Ohio. "Af-
ter taking two oe three doses of
Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy was completely
relived and in a few hours was able
to resume my work in the store.
sincerely recommend it to any one
afflicted W tn stomach or bowel
trouble" For sale by Smith Drug
Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-23
A Rich Mans Project.

A rich mans statement that he
proposes to devote almost his entire
fortbne to charitable works has
aroused much discussion. This is
because it will accomplish much
good. 1t is a praiseworthy endeay-
or, but there are many other agen-
cies which accomplish just as much
good, Take Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters for instance-the great
American remedy. For fifty years
it has cured constipation, dyspepsia
and all the ills which arise from
weak digestion This medicine will
keep the stomach in good shape and
the bowels regular 1t is wonder.
full restorative tonic and health
builder, 1t is also a preventive for
malaria, fever and ague. Ask for
it and insist upon having it, See
that a private revenue stamp Gov
ers the neck Of the bottle,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-23

There IS more caJarrn IN this section OF
the country than all other diseases put
together and until the last few years was
supposed to be iucurable. For great
many years doctors pronounced it a local
disease, and prescribed local remedies, and
by constantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurable. Sci
cnce has proven catarrh to be a conStitu-
uonal disease, and therefore requires con-
Suutional treatment Halls catarrh cure
manufactured by T.. j. Cheney q Co., To-
ledo. Ohio, is the only constitutional cure
on the market, 1t is taken internally IN
doses from ten drops to q tcaspoonlul II
acts directly ON the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system, They offer One hum
dred dollars for any case 10 fails to cure
Send for circulars and testmonlas, Ad-
dress, f. j. CHENEY q Co,
Toledo, Ohio,
Sold by druggists, zoe.
Hairs Family pills are the best
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-23

The governor of Arkansas
is Daniel W. Jones. He was
twice overwhelmingly elected and
though you may not wish him to be
your federal senator he is your gov
ernor and should be treated With
dignity and respect.-Pine Bluff
Commercial.
To this the Texarkanian desires
to say amen. 1t is surely redec
tion upon any man if he fail tC
treat the governor of the state
without becoming courtesy under
any circumstances.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-23

There is being quite fight made
on the Sunday saloon in various
parts of Arkansas; this thing must
go; the saloon men had better not
90 too far in their disregard of the
Christian sentiment of their COM
munities, They might find their
license taken away altogether at
the next election.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-23

The amateur was certaiulysur-
prised to see the Seer devote so
much Of his sheet TO him in yester-
day's issue. He has undoubtedly
touched this mighty mau on the
spot. We did not say anything
about "calf rope, Mr. Seer; why
did YOU mention it2