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PRAISES WORK
OF The POLICE
COroner's Jury Justifies Ac-
tions at the Shooting OF
the Liquor CraZed Negro
MOTHER TELLS STORY
Witnesses Testify at Inquest
to the Dangerous In
sanity of the Victim
MOTHER TELLS STORY
Oakland Office San Francisco Cah'
IIIs Broadway, April g


A Coroner's jury tonight heard eTi-
dence in the case OF Henry wilson
Anderson. the negro who was killed
yesterday morning by policemen a. $50
Third street, and rendered the folloW-
ing verdict:
we find that death was caused BY
gunshot wounds in the neck and chest
inflicted by members Of the Police De-
partment Of the City Of Oakland At
$50 Third street, Oakland. while IN the
discharge OF their duty they were at
tempting to take said Anderson, and
we find that said shooting was Justi-
fla BILE and commendabIe upon the part
of said officers"
The verdict was unanimous. being
signed by the following jurors: G. 8
Griffith, foreman; Charles Hayes. G
II. Richardson. Philip V. W. Fry. H H
Kirby, c M Keep. c e Landing
That her son had been crazed by
drink and was on the verge Of delirium
tremens. Monday and Tuesday, was
the testimony Of Anderson's mother.
Mrs J. y. Anderson. She had known
that he had been confined for nineteen
days in the State Hospital at Stock
ton while suffering from the effects OF
heavy drinking. Samuel Neliust, who
occupied rooms in the Third-street
place, testified concerning Anderson 5
pistol shooting and Of his insane no
tions that he was 10 be lynched; that
men were pursuing him DR.. o. d
Hamlin gave evidence concerning the
wounds in Anderson's body.
Policeman Sherry and Special Police
man Charles I. Ford recounted their
experiences with Anderson when he
shot at them after they had been sent
to the house. Sergeant of Police Charles
E. Clark explained TO the jury what
occurred when he shot at Anderson
through the window in the place where
he saw the negro-aiming a pistol at
him. Anderson dropped, and il is sup
posed Clark's bullet was the fatal one.
Immediately afterward policemen en-
tered the tombarded house and took
the dying negro.
Members OF the Salvation Army took
charge OF the funeral Of Anderson,
which was held this afternoon AT Noun
tain View Cemetery, where the body
was inferred. The expense was borne
by the county. because OF the mothers
straitened circumstances.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-29
CaIifornians in New York.

NEW YORK. April 2s.-The following
CalIfOrnisns are in New York: From
san ErsnciscO-J. Wsrnetr. at the Gil
seyi J. y Ritzner and wife, al the Muir
ray Hill L NOrdman, at the Herald
Square; n E Balcom and K Brown.
AZ the Imperial: ". Cleary, ]. F.
Clesry, J. r NJ Cleary and J. Cooper.
al the AstOrs Mrs p. Getzert. at the
Savoy; C Golfrah. at the Grand IN
ION; c E Gruusky. al the Albenarle.
r j. Hammer al the Imperial; d.
Hecht al the Park Avenue: s. Hop
kins, al the Holland: H Lagan. at the
Astor; Miss y. Luben and r Luben.
At the Broadway Central; J. Mcbride.
Miss N. L Nugent and p Seaman, at
the Astor.
From san Jose-D. Palmer. at the
Gfisey.
From san Diego-Nrs. Baskneu and
Mrs. y. L. Williams, at the Park Ave
nue.
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ENLARGED LACE HOUSE
SCENE OF REOPENING

OAKLAND. April 2s-A prone
made concert was given this evening al
the formal opening OF the Lace House.
the popular store Of the H c. Cap
well Company az the southwest corner
OF Twelfth and Washington streets
which has recently been enlarged 20
nearly twice its former size and fitted
with many modern improvements.
More than 10000 people visited the
store during the evening.
Among the new Departments Of the
store are ladies' parlOrs, with every
convenience, telephones etc. and a
lunchroorn for employees
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RECEIVES NOTE
FROM HUSBAND
Destitute Woman Discovers
Whereabouts of Missing
Spouse Through The Call
BOHIMAN HEARD FROM
Man With Checkered Career
Sends Letter to Young Wife
From City of Los Angeles
HEARD FROM

ALAMEDA. April zs-Through the
publicity given in The Call 70 the
strange disappearance Of Albert Boil
man from this city. his wife. Mrs IL
lie Bohlman. whom he left IN destitute
circumstances and With twin sons bit
"A months Of age 10 care for, has heard
from her missing husband
To-day the young wife and mother
received q letter from her missing
spouse, written from Los Angeles. IN
which he asserts that he has been a
victim Of pleurisy OF the heart for niES
weeks and was unable TO communicate
with her BOhiman did not state IN the
epistle whether he was in a hospital Or
not, neither did he give his address
He assures his wife IN the letter that
he viii see her soon il he IS able.
In the meantime Mrs. B0hluan and
her infant sons are being cared for by
the Catholic Ladies' Aid Society and
Mrs " Olson OF 2408 Lincoln avenue
She does not intend 10 20 10 Los An
geles in search Of her husband. as she
fears she would not find him there
Bohlman and his family came here
from San Jose, where his career was
checkered and sensational He was a
member OF the Livery Stablemsn's IN
ion. and because OF his ability was
elected a delegate 70 the Federated
ITa0eS ana also treasurer OF Ine i4Iter
body One night three months ago he
was discovered lying on a sidewalk IN
the Garden City with a bullet wound IN
mis- nip. He told a story OF a hold-up
and said that $40 which had been in
his possession and which belonged 70
the Federated Trades had been taken
by the footpads- An investigz ton OF
the affair satisfied the authorities tboG
BOhlman had inflicted the gunshor In
jury upon himself and that he had
probably lost the money in gambling.
To avoid scandal the Federated Trades
decided not TO prosecute. but they ex-
PEELED BohInan-
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-29
STATE OFFERS
TO BUY BONDS
Request From the Board
of Examiners for 0ppOr-
tunity TO Present a Bid
HALF A MILLION READY
Secretary Meliek Explains
Thai. School Land Fund Is
Available for Investment
Oakland Once san Francisco Cali,

IFS Broadway. April 2S
The state Of California desires 70
purchase any part of the $3.50. 900 school
bond issue Up 70 $50. 600 that the Board
II Education shall decide 10 call for
bids. peor as soon as the legal require
ments are met
city Superintendent 5f Schools J. W
aIccIyrHon6s was advised to-day By
letter from ". :. Meiick. secretary OF
the state Board Of Examiners. that the
board was ready 70 make the invest
rneut ard that there was on hand in
the state school land fund haf a nil
elios dollars for use IN buying bonds
Secretary Nelicks communication
reads sas follows
Re s-sts q Cauforuia hss q haf millior
felsrs or uc-e in rs state schoo- laDd turd
--l itres-uert ll o1l-s fte- i-Fea-iIlez-te
are mace tv -bhe Boarl II ENa-1iu=rs- We
notice rlar'v1-r issue ~ $1,000 pe- cent
tl--E were voted tr.lnlr lia1,-s iast 1a--ll1.-
81 -sr s~--af- whether these bonds were
r-s-Sei through The Bra-d ~ Educaticn q
-r--lsct che CItv Council Whoever has thsr
za-.rS-5.. u-- r.-u - the- s-E ask them e
lsrriIe fC- the sale g al or any part - t1oSe
horss- Ir this way the Bard u EHs-Hi7,ers
- ro1sc.,- has lett iu its STATE school land
- C'-sss If rhs advertisements simply calls
--- a. td -u1u -le hc-ds as q whole, we VII
D. 5c-- cU--
Tl Kindly EaDl this Le-Eer % lle
-r,s-e- ~s-sl1s 80 Whel they tssCe rhe state
uer- l1 csEsri the bonds we VII - sure
-e -e-elre - R hen WlA theE likely b rescy
-9 -eseiVe blds- C1uEra- -S.ett01s are extend
- ro ECl from this board eor the splen6i6
r-suser lI which T1u boosted this issue Tor
-e1t.tc tr----1-erne-t along Yours cordially.
n : NELTCE-
secNrsrT STATE Board q E1zuiners-
The Board Of Education VIII meet
Saturday 70 canvass the returns from
the school bond election and tO certify
the required facts 20 the Board OF Su-
pervisors. which win issue the call FOR
BIDS for the sale of the bonds II is
The sense 0f the Board OF Education
that the first call Will be for sufficient
money estimated $50 o0o 20 build a
new Franklin school in East Oakland
ana % purchase. possibly. a new site
or two decentralization touching
the desire Of The board viii be made %
the Board Of Supervisors after the re-
turns have been cauvasSed-
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VIII Give Ocean Trip.

OAKLAND. April 2s.-The steam
ship Santa Rosa viii leave Broadway
wharf No. 2. San Francisco, Saturday
afternoon at 1870 o'clock for an ex-
cursion outside the Golden Gate and
around the bay. The Alameda Coun-
~ Christian Endeavor Association has
charge OF the affair. which is designed
particularly 10 give visitors TO the
great Methodist Missionary Confer
ence opportunity to view the beauties
of the harbor and its entrance. Tick
cts are 81 50.
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they see small advancement of their
interests.
During the last week a petition re-
specting claims arising out of the late
war was presented TO Governor Solf.
1t strongly urged his assistance in
bringing before the Governments az
Washington, Berlin, London and the
Arbitration Court at Stockholm the
subject, of the war claims so long held
in allegiance. The petitioners call at
tention to the time elapsing since the
happening OF the events which gave
rise TO their prayer, and recite with
forceful argument the rightfulness of
their claims and point to the injustice
and hardship wrought by delay in set
tlement. The petition concludes:
We urgently request your Excellsncy to lose
powers and also directly with the Arbitrations
Court IL your Excellency thinks proper so
that this matter. which so vitality concerns
prompt and continued attention until a set
ilernent be finally and satisfactorily made We
have the honor TO be. sir, your obedisnt
Deutsehe HandeIs and Plantagen. Gesellschaft
der suedseeinseln zu Hamburg Riedel; G.
W Partch, Adolf Nauer. A. TattersaIl, T.
Kruse. y stehlin. All Mu. GrevsmuehI
Co. j. w Pritchard. Irving c. Hetherins-
srddaii, son IN G. HeiIesoe: Leosche. Fries. s. ". "
Blackjack p Farmhouse; oiaf Roebaeck. r
Skeeu. Otto A0am, j. johnston. w. j.
swami. r. W. Gabriel, A. Walter, Charles
Netzier. John Richardson. F. n. Jensen, R
Easthopc Rathke, Carl Pullack II.
Cebauer p. Hoehich. pr. E. Broederlow p.
HoenIch z Grifhths. s. H ForseiI NJ
Pelham II. Fruean, H E Rea, A Fruean.
G. e L. westbrook. G. Kunst p. c. Fab
ricfus II. Warns. Peter Paul. ]. Latspie,
Charles Roberts, e W. Gurr. Charles Fruean,
y Huch Norman II. Macdonald. C. p Har-
rineton r. Maruuardt K Kufnagel With.
srhwaieer Trustee Of the Estate OF Thomas
Coffin J. H Kohlhase A Kuckuck, e A.
parry Michael Scanlon. Rich. Hetherfngton
Carutherz II. J. Moors. c. Taylor A
Kentson Mrs Iltia Coe. Walter Hucketf
s. A. Joire. Catholic Mission. W Harder
The list of signers comprises nearly
every one Of the foreign business men
of the place and many representing
large native interests.
The whole amount involved in the
WAR claims indemnity is about $780,
600. for which the United States and
Great Britain are held jointly liable.
The British colonial papers state that
Great Britain is ready to settle her
share OF the loss for which she has
been judged liable. but that the de-
lays are made by the United States.
This, IL correct, shows singular state
OF affairs, for the United States has
never been backward in payirg her
Just debts.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-29
WOULD ADMINISTER
UPON FLETCHER'S ESTATE
Widow SAYS she l. Unable 10 Find
a VIII and the Property
Needs Care

OAKLAND. April 2S--A petition
for letters Of administration on the
estate Of the late pioneer sea captain.
Leroy y. Fletcher. was fled to-day by
his widow. Mary Ellen Fletcher. She
states III her petition that she has been
unable 10 find a VIII and believes that
u Viii be some tine before IL can be
ascertained whether or not ne left one.
The estate is supposed 70 be worth be-
tween S35. 600 and $4,000. II is said
- be urgently in need Of attention and
the widow has made this the basis Of
her petition for letters prior 10 the
finding OF the viii
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-29
PEOPLE OF NAPLES TENDER
LOUBET HEARTY WELCOME
Reception Given the French President
Equals i'm Enthusiasm That Ac-
corded Him in Rome

NAPLES. April 2S. = President
Loubet arrived here to-day from Rome
and was given reception equaling in
enthusiasm that accorded him in the
Eternal City. The event was some
what spoiled by the rain, which came
down in torrents, but great crowds OF
people stood for hours without UNI
brellas.
The President spent the afternoon
in the royal palace This evening he
attended a banquet and later was
present at gala performance in the
Theater san Carlos
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-29
Nlarriape Ilcenses

OAKLAND. April 2s.-The follow
ing marriage licenses were isued by
the County Clerk to-day: Enrico d.
Aeostni, 35. San Francisco, and Jesus
tia Rea. Berkeley, John Dunbar. As.
Oakland. and Margaret Van. as.
Berkeley Frank Joseph Phillips. 81
aid DaIphina Ramponi. Is. both of
Oakland: Peter MAYER, over p. and
Mary Kelley. over IS, both Of Fruit
vale
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-29
ALLEGED Lyncher Is DISCHARGED.

BASIN. Wyo., April 2s.-DanieI Lee
Morse. who was accused Of having been
leader of the mob that lynched MUIR
derers Walters and German and killed
Officer c. e. Price last July. was dis
charged to-day for lack of evidence
after the examination of witnesses for
the prosecution 1t is believed the case
viii be nolfed.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-29
Plaintiff Awarded One Dollar.

MADEIRA. April 2s.-Afssr being
out an hour and a half the jury in
the R0serts-Fresno Democrat libel
suit tonight gave a verdict for the
plaintiff awarding 81 damages. The
complaint asked for ss0.00O. This
was the second trial the Jury IN the
first case last fall having failed 20
agree.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-29
Awaits Third Death sentence.

SAN QUENTIN. AFfl 2S.-After
more than four years Imprisonment
in the condemned cell and having been
twice sentenced TO death. George
Suesser viii again receive a sentence
for the murder OF Sheriff Henry Far
ley al Salinas The condemned man.
who is 20 years old. was taken 10 san
Jose this afternoon and viii appear
before Judge Tuttle tomorrow morn
ing for sAnfance
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-29
No Strike at Point Richmond.

POINT RICHMOND, AprlI Zb.-The
strike Of the machinists on the Santa
Fe system has not become effective at
Point Richmond, none of the men en-
pioyed in the local shops having quit
work. The master mechanic has ex-
pressed the opinion that the men will
not leave the shops, as most of them
consider the strike as only affecting
the local unions where the men have
walked out
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-29
Begins Boulevard Work.

OAKLAND, April 2s.-Work on the
Harrison-street extension to form a
portion of the Lake Merritt boulevard.
from Twentieth to Twenty-fourth h
street and Pay place, was commenced
to-day under direction of Superintend-
ent of Streets OFT.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-29

Nelly Farren was member OF the
first Gaiety company which visited the
United States. 1t became known in
1898 that she was suffering from ad-
versity, and her friends, March II of
that year. gave her the most remark
able benefit ever witnessed in London.
Every available seat was sold weeks
ahead, netting $4,000, while sub
scriptions poured in from many
sources. When the performance be-
gan it was said that Drury Lane had
never held such a large number of
peopie
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-29
Garbage Case Begins.

OAKLAND, April 2s.-Eight Jurors
were accepted to-day at the trial of
the first case against the scavengers
who were arrested for alleged viola
ton Of the garbage crematory ordi-
nance. The trial will be resumed next
Wednesday.
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Scanlan-s Case Continued.

OAKLAND. April 2S--The case cf
Patrolman John P. Scanlan- charged
with battery on J. J. AIulvey. a Grip
pied newSboy. was continued to-day in
the Police Court until May .
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-29

Chicago had an attendance q - 90. =
600 people at her Worlds Fair. but S.
Louis counts confidently on an attend
ance OF 70 90 eOa
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-29

CEDARvILLE- April sS.-David NIller a
Surprise Valley last night ccur1ittsd scIcits
by shooting himself with a rifs he VS.
hslping 70 drive cattle 10 Big valley Ore
and seemed n Eood spirits Tns reason for rs
suicide is lot known
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-29
DEATH OF NOTED ACTRESS.
Nelly Farren, an Old-Time Favorite,
Passes Away i'm London.

LONDON, April 2s.-Nelly Farren,
an old-time Gaiety Theater favorite.
died to-day of gouty affection of the
heart
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-29
o1 NEWS OF THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDAeo
BRANCH OFFICES
OF THE CALL IN
ALAMEDA COUNTY

OAKLAND.
111S Broadway.
Telephone Main 106S-
BERKELEY.
2148 Center Street
Telephone North ~.
ALAMEDA
1435 Park Street
Telephone Alameda 4592-
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Darbyviile.

Darbyville, Jan. 12.-lt became
known Friday evening that Fits Full
Ter, who, with his blind wife, lives in a
miserable house midway between
North and South Darby, was seriously
i'll with cold, bordering on pneumonia.
The people whose hearts are always
open to the calls of the needy, went
in at once with generous supplies fuel,
provisions and medicine. Under their
care and attention the unfortunate
man is improving.
S. H. Dyer and George w. holland
will discuss the time-worn question,
Shall the Right of Suffrage be Elk
tended to Women" S. H. Boyer takes
the affirmative; Mr.. holland the mega.
tive side.
Meetings will be held at the AID.
ventist church beginning Friday night
and continuing ovnr Sunday. The pres
ident of the Iowa conference will be in
charge
Frank O'Ccnner leaves tomorrow for
a brief visit at Abba, Iowa.
Andrew F'rounn, of Fredonia. New
York, is visiting his brother, Julius
Frounn and family.
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Siaourney.

Sigourney. Jan. IA. Il. Alternately
has been sick with the grip for week.
He is a little better. M
Miss Etna Johnson has gone to st.
Louis, Mo-. where she has good po-
sition, secured for her by rela-
tive.
Mrs. Anna d. Jones of Richland, a
sister of Mrs. Ida Wheeler, has been
visiting in Sigourney about a week
and returned to her home this morn
ing.
Henry Bruins of Richland was doing
business in town yesterday.
The county auditor had a meeting OF
the assessors of the county yesterday
for instruction. OF the twenty eight
assessors in the county twenty-four
We're present.
The Modern Woodmen of America
had an entertainment Friday evening.
1T was the occasion of the installation
of officers and the families were in
Yited to attend with dinner baskets.
There was plenty of music and a good
time. The officers for the ensuing year
are: Wesley Dean, v. c.; e. E. Phelps.
w. A.; J. r. Mackey, banker; A. w.
Kadel, clerk.
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Board Proceedings.

Proceedings of the board Of super
visors Friday, January Sth, 1904, being
the fifth day of the January session.
Board met, all members present.
Minutes of the previous days session
read and approved. .
Official bonds of Watson NJ Enyart,
clerk of Agency township, and Frank
H. Peckham and reports of David Wit
tenmyer, constable of Richland town
ship, and Alfred Stanier, justice of the
peace, Richland township, approved.
Balance of the day was devoted to
the examination of claims.
The board adjourned to meet Satur-
day, January 9th, 1904, at $3.50 a. m.
Al. Gardner Chairman.
Attest: l. H. Hammond,
County Auditor.
Board Proceedings.
Proceedings of the board of super
visors. Saturday, January 9th, 1904,
being the sixth day of the January
session.
Board met, all members present.
Minutes of the previous days session
read and approved
Balance of the day was devoted to
the examination of claims.
The board adjourned to meet Mon
day, January 18th, 1904
A. j. Gardner, Chairman.
Attest: |. H. Hammond,
County Auditor.
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ADVANCE IN FLOUR
NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN MIL.
LERS MAKE AN INCREASE
IN WHEAT PRODUCT.
From Ten to Twenty Cents Per Barrel
is the Advance-chanee Has Not
Vet Affected the Local Prices-Un-
favorable War News the Cause.


A general advance of from ten to
twenty cents per barrel on the price of
flour has been made within the past
few days by both the northern and the
southern millers, Although the in
crease in this article has made no ma
teria1 difference in the local quotations
it is quite natural that the price will
be higher when stock the local dealers
already have on hand will have been
consumed, should the advance by the
millers remain. Unfavorable war
news recently sent wheat wild and
there was an advance of about three
cents over the usual quotation on this
product. An increase of one cent on
a bushel of wheat Is equivalent to an
advance of five cents on barrel of
flour, showing that the recent bound
alone means that flour was sent up
wards fifteen cents on the barrel. To.
day the local retailers quote flour
from $1.00 to $1.30 per sack, the in.
crease by the millers not having af
fected the Ottumwa market.
Local Markets.
The local wholesale markets this
morning remain the same as those OF
yesterday, there being no changes
made, whatever
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WlLLRETURN TOLAW'
.IoHN w. LEWIS TO RESUME THE
PRACTICE OF LAW IN OF.
TuMWA.
Will Retain His interests in the Firm
( Of J. II. Merrill Co., and Viii Again
Enter the General Law Practice in
This City.

John w. Lewis will again take UP
the general practice of law in Ottum-
wa.
This was announced today at the Of
flee of the j. H. Merrill Co., of which
firm Mr.. Lewis has been secretary for
the last two and one-half years. 1t
is also stated that he will retain his
interests and present official position
with the firm but that they will in
no manner whatever interfere with his
professional duties as a practicing at
| torney.
Mr. Lewis many friends will be
pleased to learn that he is again to
take up his law practice. He is now in
the prime OF life with many years OF
usefulness before him. His work at
| the Wapello county bar is well remem-
bered by those who have had occasion
to notice his conduct of law cases,
and his fellow lawyers will welcome
his return to the profession.
| For ten years Mr.. Lewis sue
cessfully practiced law in this city, and
| is widely and favorably known in this
part of Iowa. He mas been associated
with many of the important cases in
the courts of the state, has been con.
tinuously prominent before the people
in law, in politics and in business, and
enjoys, in the fullest measure, the con.
| fidence of the large personal acquain.
lance such an active citizenship car
ries with it. He is always identified
with every public enterprise which is
for the general welfare of the commu-
nifty, and everyone will be gratified to
learn that he is again to resume his
professional duties in the general prac-
tice of law in this CITY,.
About three years ago Mr.. Lewis be-
came connected with the wholesale
grocery firm of the j. H. Merrill Co.,
and since that time has devoted his
entire attention to the legal business
of that firm in Ottumwa, Creston and
Red Oak He has now, however, made
arrangements, which, while still re.
tanning his position and connection
with the above firm, will enable him to
again enter the field in the general
practice of his chosen profession.
1t was not stated just when Mr..
Lewis will open his Office, but it will be
in the very near future.