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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-20
PRICKING POINTS
On the Foils Furnish a New Sensa-
ton in FENCING Bouts

ton in Fencing Bouts.
Habitues of the Paris fencing schools
are no longer satisfied with contests in
which the rapier's point is rendered harm
less by button. Recent differences of
opinion over the championship competi-
ton and other public exhibitions have led
to several challenges in which the weap-
ons have had short points projecting be-
yond the button, and the competitors, in
stead Of wearing pads, competed stripped
to the waist. The scratch made on the
skin by the point could leave no room for
discussion as to whether the fencer had
been touched or not. The most interest
ing Of these matches was one between
M. Ellie Dufraisse, prevot of the Baudry
School, and M. Marcel Boulenger, cham
pion of the Merignac Sale d'Armes. Each
of the adverSarieS had two seconds M.
ThomegueuX and NJ. Roge acting for NJ.
Dufraisse and Comte de ReverseauX and
M. Lusciez for NJ Boulenger, exactly as
If real duel were taking place. The
style of the two fencers was absolutely
different. NJ. Boulenger held his guard
low and attacked in siXte and seconde,
while his opponent, holding to the tactics
of the Baudry School. kept his point well
in line, evaded NJ. Boulenger's weapon
and riposted by rapid doubles. Victory
remained with NJ Dufraisse, who scored
three hits to nothing. This meeting was,
it is generally acknowledged, necessary
on account of previous discussions. But
now NJ. Beau, a well-known amateur, has
issued a general challenge which has
been accepted by NJ. Georges Breittmeyer,
a celebrated left-handed fencer. Not
even masks are to be used in this en-
counter There are also others in view,
one that is spoken of, for instance, being
between M. Ellie Dufraisse and NJ. Maui
rice Bernhard, son of Nine. Sarah Bern
hardt Many amateurs deprecate the in
PRODUCTION of this element of danger into
what was formerly peaceful form of
sport. and it is doubtful if it will meet
with lasting success.-Paris Special to the
London Pail Mall Gazette.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-20
ACTRESS GAIL
FORREST GRAVES
GETS A DIVORCE
Husband Deserted
Her Years Ago.
AND SHE WAS HIS SUPPORT
JOHN ANDERSON ALSO TELLS OF
HIS WIFE'S CRUELTY.
Because She Deserted Him for a
Theatrical Man He Can No
Longer Sleep and Has
Lost in Weight.
JOHN ANDERSON ALSO TELLS OF
HIS WIFE'S CRUELTY.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

90S Broadway, Aug. 19.
The matrimonial bonds that have exist
ed since 1890 between pretty Gail Forrest
Graves, the California actress, and Ed
ward F. Graves, formerly manager Of the
Casino in New York were legally dis
solved by Judge Ogden this afternoon.
The decree was granted on the ground
of desertion, as alleged in the complaint,
which was filed several months ago. Ow-
ing to the tendency of the divorce suit the
charming plaintiff found it inconvenient
to continue on her recent theatrical tour,
and hence she has been sojourning at the
home Of her father, Henry Barron, chair
man of the Central Republican Club Of
Berkeley.
According to Mrs Graves complaint her
husband cruelty neglected her and de-
serted her some time in 1894, and prior
thereto she had been compelled pract-
cally 10 support him out of her salary,
which at the time ranged between $50 and
SIS per week. Graves is a present at the
head Of a theatrical enterprise on the
road, and has made no particular contest
against the divorce suit, Being finally
released by the decree granted in the Su-
perior Court to-day, Mrs. Graves will
shortly. resume her theatrical career.
Varying greatly in particulars, though
also based on the grounds of desertion
and cruelty, is the suit of John Ander-
son, filed this afternoon, against Mary
Alice Dorothea Anderson. This couple
also was married about ten years ago, put
by all accounts lived happily together I'M
til about three months ago, when a young
theSplan of San Francisco bestowed his
attentions upon Dorothea, and the domes-
tic troubles that ensued wrecked the little
Anderson home in this city.
According to Mr.. AnderSonS complaint,
the wife, who is a pretty brunette, began
making too frequent visits to San Fran
cisco, and one day the determined John
located his deserving spouse in a French
restaurant feaSttng upon oysters and Wine
and basking in the smiles of her young
thespian lover, whose name Anderson has
not learned. Finally one day Mrs. Ander-
son packed UP her trunk and left for good.
Now John Anderson complains that his
wife's actions have caused him mental
anguish, lacerated his fondest affections,
reduced him in weight because he can no
longer enjoy peaceful repose at nights,
and that his mind was almost wrecked by
such cruelty. Attorneys Gibson and Wool
ner represent the plaintiff husband, and
there is likely to be no contest save over
the property of the parties, which is VAL
ued at several thousand dollars.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-20
MRS, H0WARD'S
COMPARISON OF
HER MAJESTY
Not Quite so Queenly
as Mrs. Shields.
ROYALTY is NOT INSPIRING
AN OAKLAND GIRL MEETS
THE PRINCE OF WALES.
Soon Convinces His Highness That
There Is Considerable Intellect
In Her Pretty American
Head.
ROYALTY is NOT INSPIRING
AN OAKLAND GIRL MEETS
THE PRINCE OF WALES.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
GOS broadway Aup 10


Oakland women are not awed by roy
atty. Mrs. Emma Shafter Howard has re-
turned from London, where she went for
the purpose of attending the International
Council of Women, though not as a dele
gate She took with her letters Of intro
duction from the leading Boards Of Trade
in the State, and procured much valuable
information on the leading "Womans
questions of the day.
Mrs. Howard witnessed the meeting of
Queen Victoria and the American dele
gates, and she speaks of it as a queen
receiving many queens. She says our rep
resentative women were not in any way
overawed by either the ruler Of Great
Britain or other members of royalty, and
as for herself Mrs. Howard says she was
more impressed by Mrs. Shields of Sacra-
mento County, who is one of the leading
agriculturists of California, than she was
by her Britannia Majesty.
Mrs. Howard diSapproVes very strongly
of the plan now being carried out of cut
ting down, for the decoration of San
Francisco when the California volunteers
shall return, hundreds of small trees. She
says this is waste and worse than waste,
and is directly opposed to those principles
which have assisted in the upbuilding of
Great Britain.
Lady Beach Cunard, who was formerly
Miss Maude Burke of this city, figures in
an amusing anecdote just sent from Lon
DON She was asked to meet the Prince
smart hostess. On the day of the dinner
she met the lady at whose house she was
to dine, and to her CONSERVATION she was
told that she would be seated by the side
of the Prince of Wales. The Oakland girl
begged for another position, telling her
hostess that she would be too frightened,
too agitated,. to do herself justice. The
hostess would not be turned from her in
tention, and when all were seated she
introduced Lady Cunard to the Prince and
said, Sir, next to you is Lady Cunard,
who begged me to put her somewhere else
Edward turned to the Oakland belle. who
was almost ready to sink under the table,
according to the London story, and
laughed heartily, making himself so
agreeable that the American upheld her
fame of being one of the most charming
daughters from this country in English
society Before the dinner was over his
Highness, the Prince of Wales, realized
that he was the intellectual inferior of the
two
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-20
KERR SAVED
THE FOWL" FROM
BEING WRECKED
Tender Left Track at
Dos PaloS.
A RECORD FOR STOPPING
THREE HOURS DELAY CAUSED
BY THE ACCIDENT.
Although Going Sixty Miles an
Hour the Train Was Stopped
800 Feet After the Wheels
Left the Track.
RECORD FOR STOPPING
THREE HOURS DELAY CAUSED
BY THE ACCIDENT.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
sos Broadway, Aug. Is
Once again the owl train has just
avoided serious calamity. A little fright
among the passengers and delay OF
three hours is the sum total of the dam
ages. But had it not been for the GOODNESS
of the engineer inquests would have been
held in San Benito County to-day.
The derailing of the tender was the
cause of the accident. Engineer l.. Z.
Kerr, who is credited with being one CT
the coolest headed men on the southern
Pacific, and one of the most nervy, was IN
charge of the "Owl" when it left Fresno
yesterday morning for Oakland. Just
when the train reached the point where
nine DAYS previously the Los Angeles eX-
press had jumped the track and caused
the death of its engineer and fireman the
hoodoo appeared lowering over the owl.
The rear trucks of the tender jumped
the track for no apparent reason ana or
course the wreck of the train was lInml-
nent Engineer Kerr was instantly aware
of the fact that his tender had gone
wrong. but neither he nor his fireman
dreamed Of jumping 70 save nllIis so5 NJ e.
at once set the aIrbrakes, reversed the
engine and stopped his train within dis,
lance of 800 feet, which is considered
marvellous in view OF the TACT lhao ,i IL We" as
hour 1t is said to be unprecedented IN
the history of California railroading that
an engine with six heavy cars going q !
such a speed with a derailed tender could
be stopped so speedily and with no dam
age being done.
Word of the accident was sent to Men,
dota, where an engine was sent out, and
as there is a long sidetrack near Dos
Palos there was but little delay, and the
owl came into the Oakland pier. Just
three hours late. An inspection Of the
track and of the derailed tender failed TO
give any indication as to what might have
| caused the accident, and the authorities
are entirely in the dark about 1t.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-20
Alameda News Notes.

ALAMEDA, Aug. 19.-Joseph Fordner
who recently resigned as superintendent
of the First M. e. Church Sunday school
was rendered a reception and presented
with a set of diamond shirt studs last
evening by the teachers and scholars OF
the school. Mr.. Fordner was compelled
to resign the office of superintendent OF
account of i'll health, after serving in that
position for fourteen years.
c.. c. Eason has given up the exporting
of the city books, and d. E. Dyer OF
2012 San Antonio avenue has been en-
ployed by the City Trustees to continue
The opening meeting of Christ Church
Daughters for the fall and winter took
Mace Yesterday afternoon in the parish
house. The organization is composed OF
little girls, and the meeting took the form
of a party and candy pull.
The fiftieth anniversary of Adolph
Mayrischs arrival in America was cele-
brated by the members OF Club Har-
monte" in their banquet hall on Paru
street last evening by "Kommus." Mr.
Mayrisch has been a resident of Alameda
for thirty years.
The Alameda and Pacific cricket clubs
will play a match game at the Webster
street grounds at IL o'clock tomorrow
morning. The clubs are even in the race
for the seasons trophy.
The opening meeting Of the Mothers
and Teachers Club was held yesterday
afternoon at the Longfellow School
About sixty mothers were present. Prin-
cipal A. H. Suzzallo delivered an address
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-20

Open stake, ffty-four entriess--D;; ]. Healeys
For Glory beat Pasha Kennels Metallic; Pa
sha Kennels Firm Friend beat Handy &c
Smiths Dauntless Connell Bros Log Boy
beat Lowe & Thompson's Jesamy; ]. Ken
nedy's Night Time beat w. Creamers Jesse
Moore; Taylor e. Maxwell's Wild Lassie beat
Handy & Smiths Magic; George Shaman's
Miss Skyrocket beat Steele & Knowles Wag; j.
Kennedy's Ever Shore beat F. Schous Pre-
cede; D. ]. Healey's Amarosa beat p. ]. Rei-
ly' 81 Warship; Love & Thompson's Prince Hal
beat Pasha Kennels Rest Assured; Pasha
Kennels Emin Pasha beat J. Seggerson's Can
delaria; r. E. de b. Lopez Winona beat H.
w. Rike's Nancy R; Cornell Bros Senorita
beat E. NJ. Kelloggs Iowa Boy; H. A. Deckel-
mans Flyaway beat J. H. Harrison's Hot
Haste; r. E de B. Lopez Rochester beat Tay-
lor & MaxwelIs Bounding Belle; J. Dennis
The Devil beat j.: McCormick's Woodbine;
Handy & Smiths Peronius bye; Taylor &
MaXwelrs Lamplghter beat Scheper &
Powers Matchless; ]. Kennedys Wine West
beat T. Halls Annie Laurie; Lowe Thomp-
sons st. Dram beat E. & r. Scott's Lord By
ron; T. A. McComb's Royal Flush beat H. F.
Anderson's Crawford Lad H A. Deckelman's
Lawrence beat Aeneid Kennels Pretender; ].
1. O'Bren's Statesman beat W. H. Hinch-
mans Mona; d. ]. Healeys Maori Land beat
Aeneid Kennels Maid of Erin; ]. ]. Edmonds
Morning Glory beat Aeneid Kennels Van Cloe;
]. Deans Gladiator beat Handy & Smiths
Ida; B. A. Johnson's Lowlander beat ]. Den
mis- October Woodcock Handy & Smiths Twin
City Girl beat w. c. Glasson's Borders Valen-
tine
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-20
SANTA r NOT
IN A HURRY To
REACH OAKLAND
President Ripley Is on
the Coast.
WILLING TO HEAR CITIZENS
COL. WALKER SAYS OAKLAND
IS NOT UP TO SPEED.
Evidently Not Aware Of the Fact
That Strong Effort Was Made
to Secure the Transconti-
mental Terminus.
COL. WALKER SAYS OAKLAND
is NOT UP TO SPEED.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
COS Broadway Aug 10

sos Broadway, Aug. 10.
President Ripley of the Santa Fe is now
on the coast and in an interview to-day
he SAID that his company has no plans
matured yet that extend any further than
Point Richmond. He said
I'VE are now concerned with the COM
pletion of the road to Point Richmond. 1
am not prepared to say what the future
may develop, but we believe that the ter
minal at Point Richmond is we'll suited
to our purpose and that we will be able
to accommodate our through business at
that point.
II will say that do not think our peo-
pie have seriously considered the propo-
sition at any time of carrying our main
traffic through Oakland.
"Of course, Oakland is a nice place and
we may ultimately have closer connec-
tons with it. but that is a matter TO be
/ developed in the future. How that will
be accomplished l am not prepared to
say.
cerned, and 1 have had some experience
with the suburban travel, l don't see how
it can be so vastly profitable at the rates
that the Southern Pacific Company is car
rying people with it's expensive equip
ment. l am aware that it is possible to
so keep the books as to show that the fer
ry. is making the profits instead of the
railroad.
IF any of the citizens or city officials
of Oakland desire to see me l shall be
in the city for several days and would
certainly be willing to meet them. but
as l have said before, l don't know that
l could say anything that would be of in
terest or advantage to them.
I'VE appreciate the interest of the peo-
pie of Oakland and their good will toward
the Santa te, but we are not at present
able to say what our plans will be with
regard to any closer contact with that
city"
Colonel A. f. Walker, chairman of the
Santa Fe directory, has sized up the Sit
uation in regard to Oakland.
I'VE have splendid terminal facilities at
Point Richmond and are eXpending a good
deal of money there said the colonei.
Point Richmond commands the Golden
Gate and the commerce Of the Orient
The bay is an open roadway. We don t
have to have any franchise on the water
1t strikes me that your people in Oakland
are a little slow in waking up to an ap-
probation of the situation. If you had
been alert you would have put forth your
efforts before the Valley road selected
Point Richmond for it's terminus. 1t is
probable that you did not appreciate the
Importance of the Valley road
Colonel Walker is not aware that three
years ago citizens of Oakland pledged
very generous support to the Valley road
if it came to Oakland. The road, how
ever, signified its intention to go to Point
Richmond and limited that Oaklands eff
forts could accomplish nothing.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-20
THE ORDER FOR FLAGS
TO FLY AT HALF-MAST
Question to Be Finally Settled by the
City Council Next Monday
NIGHT
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
90S Broadway, Aug 10.


Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
90S Broadway, Aug 10.
The stars and stripes is causing much
trouble at the City Hall. Yesterday, when
one of Oaklands most honored ex-Mayors
passed away, no flag could be found for
some time to hoist at half-mast and
Mayor Snow adjusted the difficulty tenn
porarily by fastening to a dry goods store
and borrowing flag for the occasion.
When the Mayor came downtown he
was first led to inquire as to who was
dead by seeing the great flag on the lofty
Liberty pole at half-mast. On learning
who had passed away the Mayor inquired
who had given orders for the flag to be
lowered on the Liberty pole and also at
once ordered the flag hosted over the City
Hall at half-maSt, which he Informed the
Police Department is the proper place for
showing respect to the memory of de-
parted citizen.
few days ago the Council ordered the
Police Department to hoist the great flag
on the Liberty pole every fine day. 1t
has since been done, but yesterday, when
Officer Dave Swain and Jaller Phillips
performed the duty they learned of the
death of J. West Martin, and they only
hoisted it half way. Mayor Snow was not
pleased with this, and he has determined
that he will bring the matter before the
resolution can be passed making 1t i'm
possible for any further mistake and au-
thorizing the Mayor to order public flags
at half-mast when he shall see fit.
The weakness of the old City Hall was
further demonstrated by the incident, for
when the immense flag from the Liberty
pole had been brought over by the May
or's orders an attempt was made to hoist
it over the City Hall. The strain on the
pole and on the ancient dome was too
much for the flag, even at half-mast, so
it was hauled down, and 1t was then that
the Mayor went into a dry goods store
and borrowed a smaller flag until the
janitor could be found to procure the reg
ular City Hall flag.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-20
Berkeley News Notes.

BERKELEY, Aug. 19.-The rifles used
by the cadet battalions of the University
of California arrived this afternoon from
keeping during the summer holidays
The Christian Endeavor societies of the
city have arranged to hold reception
of California the evening OF September l.
E. H. Rubottom, one of this years grad
yates of the University of California, has
left for Denver. Colo. He. goes to fulfill
his appointment as second lieutenant in
the Ninth United States Cavalry.
The executive committee of the Bereke-
ley Republican Club met this evening in
place, for the purpose of considering the
proposed constitution submitted at the
clubs last regular meeting.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-20
LAUNDRY ORDINANCE
DECLARED INVALID

BERKELEY, Aug. 19-In the case Of
the People VS.. All Foon, which came to a
conclusion this morning, Judge Edgar
handed down a decision holding the or
dinance passed by the Board of Trustees
last March prohibiting the erection of a
laundry house within 300 feet. of a resi-
dence invalid.
The ordinance was passed upon the re-
quest of several residents in view of the
many Chinese laundries which were being
erected in the residence portion of the
town. Property owners made use of the
measure recently to prevent the erection
of a Congregational Chinese mission wash
house in Dwight way.
Judge Edgar''s decision now removes the
legal bar to the promiscuous building of
the kind of houses which 1t was the in
tention of the ordinance to prevent The
property owners in question expect to car
ry their point by insisting upon a more
rigid observance of the municipal sanitary
REGULATIONS
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-20
LADY YARDE-BULLER
SEEKS NEW GUARDIAN

OAKLAND, Aug. 19.-Lady Yarde-Bul-
Ter, whose suit against her cousin, Ernest
Wakeman, to have the latter deposed as
trustee of her estate Is still pending in
the Superior Court. will, it is now report
ed, petition the Superior Court some day
next week to have w. B. Greenbaum OF
San Pablo avenue appointed her guardian,
after which a new suit will be brought
against Wakeman. Ralph, the oldest son
of Lady Yarde-Buller, is opposed to the
proposed appointment of Greenbaum, as
he is also opposed to the Wakeman suit
while the younger son, Arthur, joins his
mother in her desire to have Greenbaum
appointed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-20
Society Women's New Club.

OAKLAND, Aug. 19.-Several of the
women of Oakland have formed new or
has been formed along the lines of the
California Club of San Francisco. There
is no doubt the new club will be strong
rival for the honors enjoyed exclusively
George W.. Bunnell,. who was SO long
president of the Ebell Club, is the presi,
dent of the Oakland Club; Mrs Henry
secretary, and Miss Title Brown, treas
urer. The board Of directors as far as
selected is as follows: Mrs BunneIl.
Mrs. Goodall, Mrs. R. w. GorriIl, Miss
Brown, Miss Frances Smith, Miss McCIise.
Mrs. Robert Watt and Mrs. E. 7. Barker
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-20
Alameda Court Notes.

ALAMEDA, Aug 19.-Charles Meyers, a
youth of Is, was arrested yesterday by
Officer Gum and booked for burglary.
Young Meyers broke into the residence of
Mrs. Bishop, at 1885 Sherman street. and
stole a number of views. Meyers pleaded
guilty this morning before Justice Morris
and sentence was deferred until next
week, when an effort will be made to send
the boy to a reform school.
Edward Hayden was arrested yesterday
evening by officer Lawrence for violating
the expectorating ordinance. After rep
rimand by the City Recorder Hayden was
allowed to go.
Charles Bennett, who was arrested at
Red Bluff and brought back here to an
swer TO a charge of petty larceny, was
found guilty in the Justice Court this
morning and sentenced to serve term OF
six months in the County Jail.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-20
Murphy's Bondsmen Bunkoed

BERKELEY, Aug. 19.-T. ]. Murphv
charge of obtaining goods under false pre-
lenses, has now the additional charge
against him of having skipped his bonds
men Murphy was arrested on com
plant sw orn to by Town Marshal Llovd
He represented himself as travelling for a
tailoring firm and took a deposit from
rant Issued Murphy found bondsmen in
Fred Wenker and Fred Ohe, both OF Oak
land On the date set for trial he failed
declared his bail Of 500 forfeited.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-20
Objected to Relatives Presence.

OAKLAND. Aug. 19-The deposition OF
Jane Hodge who is suing John Nichols
the aged capitalist for heavy damages on
an alleged breach of promise to marry
her was to have been taken to-day. At
torney George w. Reed, for plaintiff, was
present and asked that the relatives OF
the witness be excluded from the room.
Attorneys Mckee and Mhoon, on behalf
Of the defendant. refused to allow this
however, so Jane Hodges deposition was
not taken after all. The matter will now
be taken to the SUPERIOR Court
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-20
Graduates as Teachers.

BERKELEY, Aug. 19.-The appointment
secretary of the University of California
has announced the following appointments
Of graduates as teachers: Arthur G.
Aiken, commercial course, Petaluma High
School; Charles E. Keys, superintendent
of grammar schools, Riverside; Miss May
Haworth physics and mathematics, Men
docino City High School; Miss Katherine
Crusoe, natural science, Riverside High
School
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-20

on THE Relative Work of Teachers and
Mothers" The club will meet again in
two weeks, when Superintendent of
Schools Hughes will address the meet
ing.
Emile Didier of 23O6 Clement avenue,
while riding a bicycle yesterday evening,
Kongsohfer. Didier received. a severe
scalp wound. He was wheeling on the
wrong side of the street with his head
down and did not notice the approaching
vehicle.