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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-08
SHE BEGGED FOR NICKELS;
OWNED THREE HOUSES
Oakland office San Francisco Call,

COS Broadway, Aug. I.
Mrs. Margaret Olvis. the aged woman
who was arrested by officer Woods last
Saturday night because she was found
begging on the streets, and on whom,
when searched, was found an old black
glove containing S14 50, pleaded guilty to-
day in the Police Court, and Judge smith
sentenced her to three months imprison-
ment in the County Jail
II developed in court when she was ar
raigned that she had tnsulted several
women on Washington street. Asked why
she had done this, Mrs Olvis replied that
they had refused TO help her
Mrs Olvis is 60 years of age, and has
been a familiar figure on the streets. She
is q plump little woman and perfect
actress when It comes 10 affecting de-
crepit condition. But when she is refused
aims she casts aside her disguise and
abuses in vile terms those who thus OF
fend her. 1t is no secret that she pays
taxes on al least $1,000 worth or property,
being the owner OF three coy cottages on
Seventeenth street. from which she gains
a fair revenue; but all this she vigorously
denies. and says II is a shame that the
widow of a Mexican war veteran should be
careerated in a prison with disreputable
characters and criminals.
oh ! once had money, she frankIy
confessed when questioned al the county
Ian this afternoon, but its all gone now,
and the Sl4 they found on me was just
little that was left over. made my
money at cooking. -
No. l have no one to help ne. l did
have a husband, Daniel Olvis. He was
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TOOK TWO METHODS
OF ENDING HIS LIFE

OAKLAND, Aug. John Curley passed
his father in the back yard Of their home
this morning without speaking, and went
into the house. A moment later shot was
heard. and the father. on opening the
door, saw his son lying dead on a sofa
John Curley was a teamster about 30
years old. living at Forty-sixth and Grove
Streets. He did not return home last
night, but about noon to-day he appeared
a the house He said nothing to any
body. but calmly walked through the
yard into the house and committed sui
eide by firing a bullet into his brain.
Short as was the time between leaving
his father and sister, who was also IN
the house, and the firing OF the shot,
Curley made two attempts to end his
life. As soon as he went into the room
he made two severe cuts on his throat
with a razor and a few seconds later used
his pistol. An examination of the body
showed that the gashes would have been
fatal. had they not received immediate
attention, but bleeding to death was evil
IDENTIFY too tedious for Curley.
The deceased's father says that his son
has not seemed 10 be possessed Of his
ordinary good sense for several weeks.
When he passed him in the yard his son
held up his coat with one hand as though
he were anxious not TO see his father.
Some years ago John Curley had trouble
with man named Leggett, and shot the
latter in self-defcnse-
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follows: Joe Rosenberg, cigar man; Fred
Cater. barber; Sig Richardson, clerk; DE-
I. 2. Herrick physician; w. Holland, dep
lltv sheriff. Ed Lawrence. eX-JustlC@ OF
the Peace; George Hallahan, res aGrant
man; William Hughes, barber; alter
I've. butcher; George buddy, eXpresaman;
Howard Lefort, clerk; Charles Boek'
printer. Frank Perata. Tom Brady, James
Elite. James Gilligan. Louis King, Bert
Brown. Ed Planer. r. Schubert, John Doe
Ieggett. John Doe Fogarty, John Doe
Simmonds, John Doe EIkins, John Doc
Alden.
In the list are several well known mar
chants. the proprietor Of the basement, an
ex-Justice Of the Peace, courtroom
bailiff and some whose profession II would
be difficult 10 specify. DIT. Herrick IS the
man who with DIT. Jones brought Nu7a
Bryan from Zanzibar several years ago.
The police declare that they nave per
feet case against principals ana specle-
tors. Archie PermIen, VINO acted d sec
oud for Baumgarten, and George Greene
brother OF the soldier pugtllst, VINO was
Iimekeeper, practically gave the defense
that any OF the spectators may put Up
black eye this morning by pleading etllt4
10 the charges against IlltH5, lam.
BaumgaTJen. who Is out on bonds uiu no
put in an appearance, but was round
working at a canuery ana was brought 10
court on d bench warrant. He explained
70 Judge Smith that he expected an at
torney would be on hand 10 represent MN
Bryan went over till next Monday. Dell
CoWan. a bottle holder, pleaded not guilty
and decided TO stand trial next Friday
All the spectators are busy making e&-
Cuses for being in the basement WnlI@ the
night was going on. DR., HerTIck, who is
never seen at local athletic contests, says
he went there because Bryan gave hllp an
invitation TO be present at the prHehght.
Others declare that they We're in the base
ment because they believed that vas
where Fred Cater does his shaving. 9th
ers deny that they were in Oakland On the
night of the fight while not a few are
content to be krswu as John Doe
Richard Roe" "Oliver Twist" and jim
der such names 70 put up their so ard 10
40 talking.
Great Indignation is expressed BY some
Of the gentlemen for whom TIE warrants
are issued, who declare that their names
have been given by others and that they
themselves y Guild not dream of pairOniZ-
ing a prizefght OF any description.
Three prominent citizens are cOngratu-
lating themselves that they had Just one
more drink last Thursday evening. They
had engaged front seats in the basement
and had put up their admission Fees and
Just stepped round the corner to have
''ore more" before witnessing the night.
On their return they saw the crowd com
ing out and heard that il was all over,
They were disappointed at the time, but
their feelings changed this morning when
they saw the police officers running
around with the patches Of warrants.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-08
TiYoli.

The popularity of I'll Trovatore, as
well as the Tivoli Grand Opera Company
seems to have gained pretty large dlIneh
sions, if one may judge from the cro"deo
house and the enthusiasm last evening"
The honors of the performance must De
accorded to Mary Linck, who played ana
sang Azucena with a vim and dash that
needs must earn her the ADMIRATION %
her audience OF course AVadena anu
Salassa. as usual captured the mouse
with their inimitahle vocal art, anu cur i
tain calls appeared TO be the rule OF the
evening Miss Anna LIGHTER, TOO, as Leo
nora added TO her reputation as vocal
list of more than ordinary merit ne en-
semble work was fully. worthy OF the sen
erouS approval awarded II. lnasIHucI
as the audience bestowed ovation upon
ovation Il IS needless to go into any de-
tailed criticism. Orchestra ana choruS
deserve to be particularly encouraged.
This evening Faust" will be presented.
Miss Prossnitz being afflicted with gen
uine California cold, it was necessary 10
make a few changes in the casts. Ihus
Madame de PasQuali, who recently
achieved such q remarkable success mere
in fragments of various grand operas,
has been secured for Marguerite, in Which
role she is exceptionally brilliant: Der
thald whose Faust was always admired,
will assume that responsible role, while
Mr.. Wanrel will essay the part OF Me
phsto. If one may judge from the cast
the performance this evening VIII be an
exceptional one. ALFRED METZGER.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-08
REILLY HAD A FIT.
The Convicted Soldier Creates Scene
in the CITY Prison.

John Reilly a Soldier who is confined
in the City Prison, created considerable
CONSERVATION among his celmates last
evening by screaming at the top of his
voice and otherwise acting like an insane
man. Sergeant Brown, thinking that he
had been suddenly bereft of his reason,
ordered him removed TO the insane ward
of the Receiving Hospital The superin-
tendent of the institution refused TO re-
ceive him as he concluded that Reilly
was shamming Reilly was then returned
to the prison and locked up. Shortly
afterward he recovered his reason and
explained that he had had a fit
ReiIIy was arrested Saturday night for
soliciting aims from pedestrians on Mar
ket street and was yesterday convicted
and sentenced to thirty days imprison-
ment in the County Jail by Judge Ora
hal
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-08
California.

It needs only the announcement that
THE Fairy Godmother" IS based upon a
French subject by the elder Dumas to
warrant the expectation that the new
comedy is sprightly, interesting, witty
and probable. and it needs only the state
mont that Blanche Bates, Manola Mould,
T Daniel Frawley and Alfred Hickman
We're in the leading roles 10 convince the
reader that the brand new comedy at the
California last night was success. The
production is of the light French order
and the story must have been written by
the incompatible Dumas pere when he
was IN the champagne and cigar mood
II is bright, sparkling, consistent and en-
The play could not have been put upon
the stage in better form. Miss Bates.
Miss Mould and Miss Van Buren, ap-
neared in stunning toilets and Frawley
and Hickman in court attire. When the
curtain rose upon the third act there was
a spontaneous burst of applause for the
beautiful stage setting, representing the
nalace gardens in Madrid.
The motive of the play Is born of love
and jealousy and the story is simply told
Miss Rates is a her best as Mile. Yvonne
MaucIair and Miss Mould as Charlotte de
Merriam presents a charming and artistic
hi of acting T. Daniel Frawiey was ex-
centio1aliy pleasing in the congenial role
of Hercuie Dubouloy and the audience
gave him an ovation that was abundantly
merited.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-08
CAPTAIN GooD1IL's FUNERAL.

OAKLAND, Aug. THE remains Of the
late Captain Goodal, who died at the age
Of "A years in his native town, Drycott,
county of Somersetshire. England, on
July 70, passed through this city this
morning en- route 10 San Francisco. The
remains were accompanied by the widow.
The arrival was delayed two days on ac-
count Of several serious washouts along
the Denver and Rio Grande in Colorado
which tied up all the trains.
The funeral services have now been
definitely arranged to take place next
Wednesday afternoon at l o'clock from
the Simpson Memorial Church in San
Francisco. The interment. however, will
be in Mountain View Cemetery on this
side of the bay.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-08
AlcaZar,

The Alcazar was crowded last night,
when The Lady of Lyons" with its old
romantic love story, was presented. 1t
was magnificently staged and well re-
ceiyed. Miss Florence Roberts Pauline
will rank among the best that has been
seen. in this city, her portrayal of the
character being admirable. White Whit
tlesey can claim distinction as being, a
manly and winning stage lover and ms
Claude Melnotte was one of the best eff
forts In the cottage scene he and Miss
Roberts were seven times called before
the curtain. In marked contrast to the
hero was the villain Beau5eant, repre-
sented by Frank Denithorne who did not
fit his part. Clarence Montaine as Colo
mel Damas was the bluff old soldier to
the life Miss Marie Howe was rather
too boisterous as Madame Deschapelles.
Mrs George Watson as Widow Melnotte
was quite delightful.
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NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD.
Via SauSaIito Ferry.
@.-.--.,.,,,s,,.r A,-sI % 1900

Commencing April 49, 1899.
FROM SAN FRANCISCO TO MILL VALLEY
AND SAN RAFAEL.
WEEK DAYS-7:0O $500, $780, HOO a. m
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EXTRA TRIPS-For Mill Valley and san
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FROM SAN RAFAEL TO SAN -FRANCIsCo;;
a. m; 1880 AIS. '340, ASS. 5:15 p m.
EXTRA TRIPS on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Saturdays. at $40 and l0:15 p m -
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p. m. .,
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EXTRA TRIPS on Mondays, wednesdays
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THROUGH TRAINS.
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-08
BLIND PEOPLE MARRY,
NOW APPEAL FOR AID

OAKLAND, Aug, Mrs. Mary J. LIB.
a blind young woman, appeared before
the Supervisors to-day as an INDECENT.
From her testimony 1t appeared that she
was formerly an inmate Of the Home for
the Adult Blind and that she had some
time ago married man also blind. Mel
Their of them had been able to secure en-
pIovment. and to relieve them from a life
of saualor in a ramshackle hut at Thirty
sixth and Grove streets she pleaded for
Among the other applicants for aid as
tndigents was r. K. Fallmer Of 1920 Union
street Alameda. He is the father Of
Clara Fallmer. who shot and killed her
lover in Alameda nearly two years ago
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-08
DEATH RECALLS A
MANS IRREGULARITIES

OAKLAND. Aug IA H. White
who was found dead in his bed at
Concord, Contra Costa County, on
Saturday, was known in this city for
several peculiar reasons. Last April
he ordered a suit Of clothes from a
local tailor, saying he intended TO get
married, but he never called for the
he made a sensational affidavit against
the Union Hotel saloon, in East Oakland,
before the City Council and then left the
CITY suddenly He was a painter by &C
cupation. a widower, aged As years, and
leaves two children residing in the State
of washington.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-08
Bridegroom Not of Age.

ALAMEDA. Aug. Miss Eunice Shop
ard of 1925 Briggs avenue and w. Edwin
Bunker Of 1404 High street were married
Saturday at San Rafael by Justice Of the
Peace Rodden. Owing to the bridegroom
being under the legal age his father. who
accompanied the young couple, signed an
.affidavit giving his consent to the mar
rage before the County Clerk would issue
a license.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-08
MUST PAY A
FANCY PRICE
FOR THE FUN
Sorry Now They Saw
That Fight.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call
COS Rroa6MaN- AnE I

Ten dollars and twenty-five cents IS
rather a high price 10 pay for witnessing
less than two minutes of prizefgkt be-
tween TWO dubs. Yet this is the sum that
may have 10 be paid by every spectator
To the Baumgarten- Bryan mill that took
Place in the basement of Fred Caters
shaving parlor Thursday night The quar-
ter has already been paid and the SO is
the sum fixed by Judge Smith as bail for
each Of the spectators for whom warrants
were issued this afternoon. The list is as
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-08
They've Kissed ana Made Up.

OAKLAND, Aug. THE divorce suit Of
OtilIe Walchow against Thomas Walchow
wherein the plaintiff, among other things,
alleged that her cruel spouse on one oc-
CASTOR set her hair on fire. was dismissed
at her instance in Judge Ogden's court
to-day. IT was announced that the Hti-
gants had patched up their differences
and had come once more to an amicable
understanding The order directing de-
PENDANT 10 pay $50 attorney fees pending
the suit however, was not rescinded and
this together with the accrued costs of
court was promptly and eheerfully paid
by the husband.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-08
HOSPITAL OPENS TOMORROW

The Board of Health announced yester-
dav that the Central Receiving Hospital
would be open again on Wednesday morn
ing. The plumbing which was begun last
week will be completed tonight ana the
building will be in sanitary condition.
only the repainting will remain TO be fin
fshed but as that is to be done ward by
ward there will be no Inconvenience.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-08
George Marston Accidentally Shot.

BERKELEY. Aug. George Marston
young man living at the corner of
Tenth street and Claiming way, West
Berkeley, accidentally shot himself with
a revolver this evening. Young Marston
was unloading the weapon when the piece
was discharged, sending bullet through
his right hand and right knee. DR.. Glad
ding dressed the wounds. both of which
may move quite serious.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-08
A Good-Luck Cross.

A cross recently discovered In the grave OF
the beautiful Queen Dagmar is supposed to
keep away all evil influences. There Is no
more evil influence than Ill health. and there
is nothing which has so great power TO keep
IT away than Hostetters Stomach Bitters. 1t
is worth a hundred geod-iuck crosses to the man
or woman afflicted with dyspepsia and indi
gestion A private Revenue Stamp should
cover the neck Of the bottle
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-08
Grand Opera House.

Pretty scenery and costumes, laughable
situations, good music and several very
attractive duets is a fair summary of the
comic opera "Falka." which was put on
for the first time at the Grand Opera
House last evening. Edith Mason as
Falka won much applause for her capt.
waiting voice and acting. Hattie Belle
Ladd as Edwige and Winfred Con as
Boleslas were recalled several times in
the duet
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-08
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

and was afterward acquitted at great cost
to the county. Besides this daughter he
has five other children depending upon
him for support.
Both cases were referred 70 the super
visors of the respective districts.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-08
RESULTS OF THE RECENT PRIZEFIGHT'

veteran Of the Mexican war, but several
wears ago. after l hadn't heard from him
for nearly a whole year, received a tele-
gram announcing that he had dled al
TTkiah. I went there. but never found
grave. and for all I know he has probably
married another woman.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-08
Orpheunl.

The changes in the programme at the
Oruheum last night made a great i'm
provement in the entertainment and in
consequence the large audience was high
" pleased. Some Of the old stars con-
tinued their successes of last week and
The new ones established themselves a.
favorites The Denozo brothers in their
trick barrel jumping act are particularly
clever. They accomplish some surprising
feats in which they jump into barrels.
on tables and finally land side by side
in barrel which rests on table. Harry
Linton and Leila Mcintyre, in "a Doc
sBob' Alden and STRAP" Hill in a real
ragtime coon speciality. Alden is also
master at producing ragttme music on the
piano Alexandra Dagmar in her interna-
tionaI songs created a very favorable i'm
preston. She has clear. flexible voice
and uses it to good advantage. The Amer
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-08
Dsath Calls Three Miners.

REDDING, Aug. 7.-George N. Deming
of Redding and Thomas White and Henry
F. Shirland of Igo have died in the last
two days. All three were pioneers of
Shasta County and well known miners
White was at one time worth $25 COO but
he died in cabin and penniless.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-08
Divorce Suits Filed.

Suits for divorce on the ground Of deser-
ton have been filed by Mary z. Hook
against John Hook; Carrie Hirsch against
Moses Hirsch; Z. L. Hays against Hattie
l. Hays; Frank G.. Comes against Delhna
Comes and Mary L. OConnor against
Edward O'COnnOT.
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Yesterdays InsoIvents.

Edward J. Clarke of San Francisco,
S1075 80. no assets: John s. Gray of San
Francisco, 1740 81, no assets.
The petition of creditors praying to de-
clare NJ F. Arson of Stockton bankrupt
was dismissed without prejudice.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-08
Death at MarYsville.

MARYSVJELE, Aug, Mrs. Philip
McCune, an old resident of Suffer Coun-
ty. died at an early hour this morning at
ter a lingering Illness.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-08

lean biegraph was well received Ihe
Pennsylvania boys marching IN reNe"
made a particularly fine scene
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-08

For nervous disorders ii is now found
that the finest cure is the simple one Of
lying in bed. \
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-08
Santa Fe Route
San francisco to CHICAGO.
The MOST CONF ORTABlE WAY ACROSS
THE CONTINENT.

EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR PULLMAN
PALACE AND PULLMAN UPHOLSTERED
TOURIST CARS LEAVE OAKLAND MOLE
FOR CHICAGO AND THE MAST. TAKE
MARKETS STREET FERRY AT $50 P NJ
DINING ROOMS ARE MANAGED BY MIR
FRED HARVEY, AND ARE PERFECT IN
EVERY DETAIL. SERVING MEALS AT
REGULAR HOURS AND REASONABLE
RATES.
NO OTHER LINE OFFERS SO MANY IN
JUDGEMENTS AS THE SANTA FEE ROUTE.
SAN FRANCISCO TICKET OFFICE, SIS
MARKET ST. TELEPHONE MAIN 1881.
OAKLAND OFFICE, Ills Broadway.
SACRAMENTO OFFICE, 201 street.
SAN JOSE OFFICE, Z ". Santa Clara street.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-08
Chutes.

The musical act offered by Kate and
Charles Willard at the Chutes Theater
last night proved a successful novelty
They play upon such unique instruments
as a japanese bamboo calliope,' the
English musical whirls,' the Swiss
Trinity bells" the american aluminium
chimes and the Guatemala mammoth
octa phone" Pat Kelly, as Irish in action
as his name is in print, told a lot OF new I
stories and sang some old songs. He made
q hit Frank and Celia Morris, a strong
man and woman. did most extraor 1inarT
feats in the way of holding each other fy
their teeth. carrying four and FIVE mel
on their shoulders and breaking chains.
Olympia.
Tod Sioans sister is the main attraction
at the Olympia for this week. Her brother
objects TO her appearance in public, and
out of respect for the little Jockeys feel
ings she calls herself Blanche Sloan St.
Clair. She is clever and her work with
the flying rings is daring as any Of the
now famous Tod's rides. The other at
fractions are all good.
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CALIFORNIA NORTHWESTERN ~. co.
LHSSHH
81 FRANCISCO AND NORTH PACIFIC
RAILWAY COMPANY.
Tjhuron Pc rrx. Foot of Market sc.

SAN FRANCISCO TO SAN RAFAEL /
WEEK DAYS-7:30, 800, HOO g. nj 1888.
$50 6:Ie $50 p N. Thursdays-Extra trip
At u:so p. NJ saturdays-EGtra trips at 1:6a
sGNDAYsES:0o. $50. n;co g. MI I:sO s:sA
$500, 6:20 .. N
SAN RAFAEL TO SAN FRANCISCO.
WEEK DAYS-S:10 1850 500, 1:10 q N. 4; 12;45,
s:4O 6:B D. m. saturdays-Extra trips al
sINDAYsS:16, $40. 11:1o g. m. ; 1910, 3;+o. SOS,
Between San Francisco and schuetzen Park
same schedule as above.