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The San Francisco call., 1899-11-25
FIGHT FOR LIFE
BETWEEN ROWE
AND THE MAYOR
Mask Thrown Aside.
The Issue Plain.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
QnS Rrnn1uraN NnN d

Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
COS Broadway, Nov "a
The declaration of President Rowe that
he Will be personally responsible for
bringing a suit against Mayor Snow has
opened wide the political squabble at the
City Hall. 1t is no longer the city Of
Oakland through its counsel, that is
bringing a friendly suit against an eX-
Auditor IL is Rowe VS.. Snow.
Now that the mask has been thrown
aside and the sentimentalism Of the situa-
ton has been exploded there Will hence
forth be open war in the Council and
every important vote Will doubtless show
the line OF division. Considerable talk is
being made over the action OF the PreSi-
dent OF the Council In bringing suit after
the COUNCIL had formally disposed OF II by
vote for Three months. His action Is OF
course a direct affront to the six gentle
men who voted 10 lay the matter over last
Monday night. The Mayor having ma
lority of the Council with him and like
wise a majority OF the Board OF Works,
can make things very warm for the men
who are determined TO fight him to a
finish.
All the old wounds have been reopenes
and IL is recalled that a few months ago
Mayor Srow made very significant re-
mark. III these people want 10 fight" he
said. they may find that | am also able
TO do a little skirmishing." This remark
was made at time when the controversy
over Street Superintendent Miller was at
its greatest heat. The these people" re-
ferred TO by the Mayor were or course the
men who caused IL 10 be known that they
were behind Miller-the faction headed by
Dr. Pardee.
Rowe is an avowed candidate for Super
visor and has a good hold on his district,
which is also a Snow stronghold. and his
present attitude is causing much COM
ment IL is said that one Of those little
dinners that were so common when this
Council first took office figures in the feel
ing between Snow and Rowe The Coun-
Gilman. so the story goes, invited the
Mayor with the other Counclmen TO his
festive board. At a late hour Mr. Snow
discovered he could not be present
The Mayor remembered the typewriter
list Of appointments that were presented
lor dinner. has frequently referred to
them as political lam" parties and added
that he refuses to be damned"
The Snow-Rowe quarrel is now the most
interesting subject before the city gov
ernment. The bond issue is completely
overshadowed.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-25
DIRECTED TO A MINE
BY A SICK INDIAN
DR.. Ruggles Leading an Expedition
From Skaguay to Wrangel Mar
rous IN Search of Gold

TACOMA. Nov. PA glamour of ro-
nance attaches to the movements Of an
expedition led by DR.. Runnells OF Skaguay,
which left Lynn Canal a few days ago.
other members of the party are Major
Melville Of her Majesty's Reserves, Cap
tain Hughes. formerly of the British
navy and two mining experts named
Lamb and Holingsworth. A place In me
vicinity of Wrangel Narrows Is TO be the
scene OF their operations.
Early I'm 1898. while prospecting on the
Dalton trail, DR.. Runnells was called to
attend an aged Indian. He carried the
red man through a serious Illness, con-
Quoting his patient to tidewater. Crate
full for the physicians skill and Kindness.
the Indian told the doctor that he knew
OF place not far from Fort Wrangel
where the sands carried much gold and
where the rocks fairly glistened with
precious metal. He had discovered II, he
said. a year or more before The Indian
agreed 10 go 10 Juneau and get his half
breed partners consent that they take the
physician in with them as q partner. Just
before their departure the Indians old
malady reasserted itself and he has been
an since Nevertheless. the half breed
agreed that the doctor should seek the
scene Of the alleged gold and gave him
a minute description OF the country and
the trail leading to the gold deposits
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oakland once San Francisco can.

DAAsNt san FRANCISCO Oal.
9N Broadway. Nov. q.
Pa the words above quoted Mrs. Rachel
'.eN, taken 70 the Receiving Hospital
afternoon for Insanity. briefly ex-
.nt4 her troubles in writing. She is
WIDOW oi The late Thomas Corley. is
-l h years and So deaf that she can
A hear herself talk. For this reason
l0esuon was asked her Ia writing,
h h-t seems 20 Doe The lrouble?" and she
'iApi} erAsped the opportunity and
tinil ana @ith steady hand penciled the
.hr statement
Mf~. torlDy story is the sad history OF
NN-naL once wealthy an1 rolling in lux
NlN fDdlceo practically to poverty.
tit ears aAo nOmaS OOriey and ms
'-N Agio prominent pace among The
rlntlls ol Ea~t Oakland. where they
".-'- q. -at'ir lFNl perry interests. Their
-L-t 0N tlt county road. about one block
linin twenty -fhird avenue. was worth
ts'- ana besides theH owned other realty
~ "Hi. kut Corlcy. u appears. met with
financial TnNDr~D-. He borrowed money
I'D ils property and soon suits in foreclos-
ltNNrtt ihe 1Drle4s from wealth TO
ttrt.. one Joss followed another I'm
iLr Union S4Nln-s Bank took up the
tse 'n t.t Corey residence and
.ftlaIly aA that was lcft was "a small
.tast az lbs IWeDty-thirl avenue
ir tne NlA couple Kept few cows and
.tt 'itl' 'Ati.e anu 10y The produce eked
'.. al existence. Last May Mr.. Corlev
d. Antn came The widows destltution
ID finally deafness overlook her as we'll
irM day ago man giving his name
James ~ lsuu and claiming TO hail
iA SAN Lake tliN arrived here. He
Jed ou Mrs. Corley and declared 10 her
lt De- was her brother. but she refused
I. IeieNc hls statement. Wilson how
't.i insists upon The relationship and re-
h..lig his sister as having lost her rea-
..l. summoned the police and had her re-
fn we'd - the Receiving Hospital. where
s.r wlA De- examined FOR insanity to-mor-
I.W morning.
llrs. lorley is my sister" said Wilson
70 The hospital attendants. and / have
t-tle here from salt Lake 10 settle up her
s.la.rs and take her back 10 the home ~
l.er younger days She does not know me
and t is too bad" Wilson IS about 80
Hears ot age and if his profession of re-
latonship Zoe true IL certainly adds an
other SAD feature to the unfortunate
womau's plight
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-25
SENATOR PERKINS SETS
A GOOD EXAMPLE

OAKLAND. Nov. Ex-senator Perkins
delighted the hearts Of the Ebell ladies
to-day by sending his check for 500. This
amount was promised by the Senator at
the meeting held by the men who first un-
dertook 10 provide a library site. but
when that project fell through there was
considerable doubt as 10 whether the
pledgcrs OF large amounts would hold
that their pledges held good for the la
dies. Senator Perkins has construed that
IL does. and upon his example hangs prob
ably about 5000 that was pledged but
has not yet been handed 20 the ladies'
one of the most gratifying letters re
ceived by the ladies IS the following from
the California Door Company:
OAKLAND cal. Nov. p 1899.
Mrs Prentiss Seihy-Dear Madam: Enclosed
First National Bank OF Oakland. drawn 70 the
order of the Ebell Society. IN the sum of CS2oO
TWO hundred dollars, being our subscription
Oakland Free Public Library. Wishing YOU
every success In your undertaking. We remain,
yours very truly.
THE CALIFORNIA DOOR CO.
Per W. y. Kellogg.
The school children are sending in many
small amounts. which all go 10 swell the
total. and In the remaining eighteen days
the ladies are confident they can raise
the required balance of $1,000.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-25
JOKER
WAS INSERTED
IN THE OPTION
CuVe.lier Says No De-
lay Is Possible.
Oakland Office San Francisco Can.

iNi''aAN CAiANf san IanflSCp Aall.
SOS Broadway. Nov. -
Councilman Cuvellier does not fear any
delay IN the testing OF Roberts wells be-
cause the option has been extended to
August, 1900. The option contains clauses
that make an early test imperative
From the published opinions" said Mr
Cuvelher to-day. lit is made TO appear
that there is no haste about the testing
or the wells. because the city OF Oakland
has an option on the property until No
vember OF next year. This is n mistake
The conditions Of the last extension grant
cd by Captain Roberts are as follows:
The wells must be tested and the or
dinance be passed within ninety days
after the 18th OF November Of this year
70 the effect that the city of Oakland has
decided that the Roberts property is
,,,aill.,, MainIea 10y the city as source of mu-
nlclpal water supply. providing. OF course
that The wells shall have stood the test
satisfactorily and given Indication Of the
presence OF water In ample abundance to
Justify the city in submitting bond prop
osiuon 10 the people of Oakland for the
purchase Of the property and the estab-
fishing OF a municipal water plant.
If the test Is made and a conclusion to
purchase arrived at within ninety DAYS
after the 18th OF November OF this year
which brings Us up 20 February Il. 1900
then by that fact the option is extended
for an additional six months. which takes
Us 10 August Il. 1900. But il within ninety
days after the 18th OF November OF this
year the wells shall not have been tested
by the city and a conclusion 10 purchase
shall not have been arrived at then the
option lapses February Il. 1900 and the
city OF Oakland can look elsewhere for a
source OF water supply.
The first option secured from Captain
Roberts was for ninety DAYS beginning
In August of this year. With the sundry
extensions the option has conditionally
been prolonged TO August OF 1909. There
is. however. no time 10 waste in comply
ing with these conditions"
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-25
LENA STETSON GETS
A DECREE OF DIVORCE

OAKLAND. Nov. 24.-The decree OF di-
vorce prayed for by Mrs. Lena A. Stet-
son. in complaint that was replete with
sensational accusations OF extreme cruel
~ against James B. Stetson, was granted
this afternoon by Superior Judge Els
worth
The accused husband offered no particu-
lar contest; the testimony was taken be-
fore Court Commissioner BabcOck. and
hence the suit was robbed OF the sensa-
uonal features that were anticipated from
trial in open court.
According 10 the decree the custody Of
the minor child, Lloyd Stetson, is pro-
vistonally awarded TO the defendant hus-
band. The child is not TO be taken out OF
the State at any time. but Is to be placed
and left in the charge OF G. r. StetsOn.
the little ones grandfather. Mrs. Stetson.
however, Is given the right 10 visit the
child at and during reasonable hours. No
alimony is provided for In the decree.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-25
OFFICERS OF THE SIXTH.

STOCKTON. Nov. 24.-Colonel johnson.
Sixth Infantry, National Guard of Cali
fornia, has appointed the following regi-
mental staff: +. w. Ward, captain and
adjutant. Visalia: w. G. Evans, captain
and chaplain, Stockton: w. G.. Dozier Jr..
first lieutenant and quartermaster, Tu-
lare; w n. Harris, first lieutenant and
commissary. Fresno; j. r. Graham, first
lieutenant and inspector of rife practice,
Merced: l.. A. Eaton. first lieutenant and
battalion adjutant. Stockton; @. II.
Freitas first lieutenant and battalion ad-
tutant Modesto.
Non-commissioned-H X Roeckel. regi-
mental sergeant major. Stockton: r. w.
Bonney, regimental quartermaster SER
geant. Stockton; Preston Morris, regi-
mental commissary sergeant, Stockton
NJ ]. Ahern. principal musician. Stock
ton: II. A. Caldwell. battalion sergeant
major. Ripon; c. E. Cronkhite, battalion
color sergeant, Bakersfield; Julius
Eichenberger. color sergeant. Stockton.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-25
|MPROVERS IN
FAVOR OF THE
SIMPSON TRACT
Fruitvale Replies to
North Oakland.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call.


The nty-third-avenue Improvement
Association has prepared lengthy an
swer to the arguments of the Telegraph
avenue and North Oakland Improvement
Association regarding public parks. The
latter clubs are anxious for the city TO
purchase Rockridge tract as public
park, while the Twenty-third avenue peo-
pie desire the purchase of the Simpson
tract At public meeting Dr. n. X. Fos-
ter of the Twenty-third avenue Associa-
ton, having obtained data from the City
Attorney laid before his club an answer
to the arguments of the North Oakland
people.
In his answer DR.. Foster says that a
park for Oakland must be located above
the frost line and that the Rockridge tract
does not fulfill this condition. The answer
includes the following:
THE Simpson tract is situated In the
warm fruit belt and is all above the frost
line, and the climatic conditions are SO
much I'm its favor that IL would be useless
10 Institute comparison between the
two. There is no place purchasable for a
park within twenty miles OF Oakland that
presents such a variety Of scenery or that
can equal the Simpson tract for distant
views and views which please the eye.
From one point can be seen on clear day
the Farallon Islands and the distant Pa
citic Ocean on the right. and in front the
Golden Gate, San Jose, San Francisco
Oakland and Alameda, and on the ex
treme left Niles Mount Diablo and Con-
ira Costa County.
There Is another desideratum which
seems TO have escaped Professor Lem
mons memory altogteher-that Of means
or irrigating park, which Is source or
immense expense continually unless the
land furnishes sufficient running water
high enough for irrigation purposes.
THE Simpson tract has running water
all over IL sufficient for park purposes,
and I'm addition TO this there are two wide
ravines sloping out toward the summit,
where reservoirs can be constructed that
will hold an immense quantity OF water
at 215 feet above the base line of the city,
II needed for other purposes.
There was a lake, which Colonel Simp
son had drained for agricultural purposes,
which can be restored at a trifling cost.
This lake is fed by springs and will make
one OF the most beautiful attractions to
the spot, and is within easy walk of the
premises.
There are four lines of cars running
nearly out there now, and we are assured
that as soon as the land Is purchased by
the city for park they will run there for
scent fare from any part Of Oakland.
mo unprejudiced person. after visiting
both tracts, would hesitate for a moment
TO give his unqualified opinion in favor OF
the Simpson tract"
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-25
New Window at Stanford.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY. Nov. "a
The second of the three memorial win
dows chosen by Mrs. Stanford for the
new library has just been put in place.
II represents Thomas a Kempis. and is
e,,bd,ad colore In marked cnn-
trast 10 the one of Christ. which forms
the center Of the trio. The third picture,
representing Moses. has arrived and will
be put I'm place in few DAYS: The work
windows form a rich setting for the up
per corridors on the south side Of the
building. The small pieces OF glass form
ING each window are all hand painted.
and each piece is a study I'm light effect
The artist himself considers that the pic
t,Ire OF Christ is his masterpiece. When
completed the set will form the most
noted galaxy of hand-painted work TO be
seen on the coast.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-25
EL0PERS ARE GIVEN
PARENTAL BLESSING

OAKLAND. Nov. 2i.-The elopement OF
Charles Foster OF San Jose and Laura
Paris Of San Francisco. which eliminated
In a midnight marriage last Wednesday,
solemnIZed by Alameda's City Recorder.
Judge St. Sure. has been forgiven ap-
parently and the parental blessings be-
slowed, though IL Is not az all improbable
that the authorities may make come
trouble for the groom.
Detective Anthony from the San Fran
cisco force visited the Alameda County
Clerks office to-day and INSPECTED the
record Of marriage licenses issued. He
found that the young couple. as was pub
lished. had secured the license very late
at night. but he also found tnlt Foster.
under oath. gave the age OF Miss Parry
al Is years, when In reality she has but
Just passed sweet 16. a condition under
which her parents consent should nave
been obtained, but was not. Detective
Anthony stated. however, that the young
lady's parents had not intimated that
they would cause Fosters arrest.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-25
Not the Right Cushing.

OAkLAND, N9v, , lI;-NnnrIes ~ mares > Cush-
Gushing of San Francisco denies that he
is engaged to Martha Audrey Davis or
any other woman, as II was made to ap-
pear in the marriage licenses published
recently in The Call. He states that there
is in Oakland another Charles s. Cushing
whose middle name is Spencer but
whether that is the party who is about to
commit matrimony or not he does not
know Mr.. Cushing. the lawyer. says that
II has kept him busy for a whole day ex-
planning 10 his many friends that he has
no acquaintance with the Miss Davis men
toned and that at the present ne has no
matrimonial intentions and that IL must
have been some other Gushing who got
out the license.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-25
WRECK NEAR AUBURN.
Several Cars Ditched and Two Miles
of Track Torn UP.

AUBURN. Nov. 2i-Extra freight No.
2003. going east, jumped the track early
this morning this side of Clipper Gap.
Nearly two miles of track were torn up
and sixteen cars thrown over Conductor
Harry Steele had his head cut and his
back injured Overland No g. going
east, and overland No. 2. coming west
and the Sacramento local were DELAYED
This make three accidents in the Vicinity,
Of Auburn in the past two weeks. The
roadbed Is in n bad condition and the
heavy engines now running are making il
worse
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-25
New Assistant Postmaster.

OAKLAND. Nov. 24.-Paul Schaffer.
who has been acting as secretary for
CONGRESSMAN Metcalf. was today ap-
pointed assistant postmaster at the Oak
land PostOfilce. Mr.. Friend made the
after consultation with SEN
ator Perkins and Congressman Metcalf
Mr. Schaffer was formerly secretary of
the Board Il Health and has always been
an active young Republican. The appoint
ment Is a very popular one.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-25
MISSING GIRL WHO
HAS PROBABLY El0PEl

OAKLAND. Nov. 24-Miss Mary Au-
gust. daughter Of y. August a shoe
maker. residing at Haywards. has been
reported missing from her home since
last Saturday night. at which time she
attended a dance IN Native Sons Hail at
Haywar4s given by the Recre.o Acariano
After the CaIce she was seen in the com
pany OF a Young man who Is said TO re-
side In Milpitas. His name Is not known
Miss Augusts parents are greatly dis
tressed over her disappearance and the
opinion prevails that she has eloped.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-25
Rumors of a Compromise.

feet that efrorts are being made for a
compromise OF the verdict in the breach
OF promise case OF Jane Hodge against
John Nicholl. the aged East Oakland cap
italist. are not verified by Miss Hodge $
attorneys, Reed & Nusbaumer. who dis
claim all knowledge of such negotiations.
Miss Hodge. II Will be remembered, was
given a yerdict of s25,O00 damages. She
sued for $780, 900.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-25
Still More Counterfeitine.

The Secret Service has Just unearthed =,
other band OF counterfeiters and secured n largo
quantity OF bogus bills. which are so clevar1,,
executed that the average person would never
suspect them OF being spurious ThIngs !,
great value always selected for imItation
notably Hostetter's Stomach Bitters which
has many imtators but no equals for disorders
vousness and general debility. See that n mi
vate Revenue Stamp covers the neck OF The
bottle.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-25
Denke-Riehl Nuptials.

ALAMEDA Nov. 24-AIiss Ella Il
Iiehl daughter ~ Dr. Frederick Rlehl ~
l.-l ST. Charles street. and Edmond II
'euke ol Alameda took place last even
l.s AZ The residence ~ The brides father
t.rF ~. Brandcs of the West End Lu-
LH.ran Church. oficiated Miss Anna
..fee was bridesmaid and Horace
AaHder NJ Oakland was best man 4 few
me relatives and intimate friends of
me contracting parties were present Mr.
4Hd Mrs Dsnke ieft this morning for San
l'-' and on their return win take up
I.'lr esiaence on Webster street
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-25
Turkish Tanestrv Tree.

November 80. buy 81 50 or over and re-
ceive 20x20 Turkish tapestry free Well
worth s. %. J. Cohn & Co. tailors, hat
tiers and gents furnishers. S56-95S Wash
ington ST. oakland. bet 9th and 10th.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-25
Died in a Restaurant.

CHICO. Nov. 2i.-J. Mahoney. an old
resident of Chico. dropped dead this
evening I'm Dooley's restaurant Mahonev
had just finished eating a hearty meal
Heart disease was the cause of death
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-25


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The San Francisco call., 1899-11-25
Her Ladyship Seriously Ill.

OAKLAND. Nov. "a - Lady Sholto
Douglas is reported seriously ill at the
home Of her mother on Linden street, tEis
city. She has been suffering from a high
fever and has been confined 10 her bed
the past four days. DR.. Myra Knox and
DR.. S. III. Buteau are attending her.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-25
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Mrs. Pinkham's Medicine Made
a New Woman of Mrs. Kuhn.
LETTER TO MRS. rrskuAx NO. 64.4oal

lLETIER TO MRS. PINkHAk NO. h.4Q2l
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my duty to write to you expressing
my sincere gratitude for the wonder
full relief have experienced by the use
of Lydia K. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound. tried different doctors, alsc
different kinds of medicine. / woulG
feel better at times, then would bc
as bad as ever.
" For eight years was great suf
ferer. l had falling of the womb an(
was in such misery at nv MONTH,
periods | could not work but little
before | would have to lie down Your
medicine has made new woman of me-
1 can now work all day and not get
tired. thank you for what you have
done for me. l shall always praise
your medicine to all suffering women. .
-MRs. Z. Z. KUHN, GEBMANo, ONO.
81 have taken eight bottles of Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
and used two packages of your Sana-
tive Wash, also some of the Liver Pills,
and l can say that your remedies will
do all that you claim for them. Before
taking your remedies was very bad
with womb trouble, was nervous, HAD
no ambition, could not sleep, and my
food seemed to do me no good. Now
am well, and your medicine has cured
me. l will gladly recommend your med
icine to every one wherever l go. y
Mrs. M. l.. SHEARS. GUN MARSH. MICH.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-25
INTERSTATE COMMERCE
COMMISSION.

Notice is hereby given that numerous rail-
roads have applied for further extension until
January l. 1901. within which to equip their
cars with safety appliances. Hearing upon
such application Will be had at the office OF the
Commission. Washington. Wednesday, Decem-
Der 6. All persons interested for or against
such extension will be then heard. may for
ward any statement by mail BY order OF the
Commission.
EDWARD A. MOSELY. Secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-25

Eastern museums. To-day he shipped a
large collection OF California quail and
crested bluejays TO the New York Mu-
scum. The birds were trapped on the
Stanford estate.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-25
Collecting Birds.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY. Nov. pa
Daniel Coolidge. a graduate OF Stanford
with the class of 9S. is engaged collecting
specimens of California birds for the big