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The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04
PLAN TO FIGHT
CONTRA COSTA
Oakland City Council Sc
lectS Special Attorneys to
Make Its Legal Battle
WILL FILE AFFIDAVITS
Members of Board Agree to
Make Oath That Company
Was Given Fair Treatment
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
1915 Broadway, June 3.
Attorneys Robert NJ. Fitzgerald and
WiIism R. Davis were selected to-
night as special counsel for the city in
the water rates suit brought by the
Contra Costa Water Company in the
United States Circuit Court. Their
compensation was fixed az $25O0. each
for services in the matter of the pre-
liminary injunction, which has been
applied for by the water company to
prevent the enforcement of the new
rates.
II the main suit shall go TO trial on
It's merits the special counsel will re-
ceive $25O0 additional each to fight it
through the United States Circuit
Court Mayor Ofney and city Attor-
ney McElroy will also take part in the
legal battle, without compensation.
The City Council. all present, in con-
ference this evening with the Mayor,
City Attorney, Davis and Fitzgerald,
unanimously reached this decision.
Mayor Olney said:
Each of the Councilmen will file an
affidavit that the rates were fixed after
a thorough investigation and that
every doubt concerning valuation was
resolved in favor Of the water COM
pany. 1t is the purpose of the repre-
sentatives of the city to make a hard
fight in the injunction proceedings"
The City Council at its next meeting
will formally ratify its action of to-
night
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04
Bride Disappears.

OAKLAND, June 3.-Five months
ago Florence Stella Clark became Mrs.
Frederick Pickett. The wedding was
Salvation Army one and occurred
at the barracks of the army. Adjutant
Hawkes. officiating. To-day Mrs.
Pickett is missing and her husband
says he believes she has gone away
with another man. Pickett was taken
sick last Sunday and has been confined
to his bed for the greater part of the
time since. 1t was on that date that
he says he saw his wife for the last
time.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04
CONSIDER TAX
FOR EDUCATION
Seventh Day Adventists
Plan to Get Money for
Their Growing Schools
Berkeley Office San Francisco CALI
214s Center Street, June g.


214s Center Street June 8.
The eleven resolutions IN regard to
the educational system of the Seventh
Day Adventists constituted the subject
under discussion at to-day's meeting
of the conference which is being held
at Bushrod Park. The most important
of the resolutions and the one which
provoked the most discussion pertained
to the manner in which the church
schools should be supported. The reso-
luton which provided that the various
churches pay monthly into the confer
ence treasury, through the church
treasurers, three per cent of their in
come was laid on the table.
A counter proposition was put for
ward by E. E. Parlin of San Fran
cisco, who is anxious to see the school
revenue maintained by setting aside a
sum from the tithes of each year. The
debate will be taken up again on next
Sunday, when the matter will be de-
cided.
An important change was made to-
day in the manner of governing the
schools. Hereafter the office Of church
school superintendent will be elective.
In the past an appointment has been
made by the conference committee.
The committee on nominations has
made the following report for officers
for the ensuing year: A. 8. Kellogg,
president; ]. S. Osborn, secretary, and
Pacific Press Publishing Company,
treasurer.
The following have been nominated
by the committee for places on the
executive committee:
A. s. Kellogg. w. T. Knox. T. ]. Evans.
H. II. Hall. NJ F. Cady. D. r Fero. b. F.
Richards. A. J. Bourdeau, missionary secre-
tary; b. F. Richards, superintendent of young
peoples work: Mrs. Nina Mann, secretary Of
Sabbath School work and young peoples work;
s. C. Osborne. State canvassing agent
Trustees California Conference Association: {:
c. II. Jones. A. s. Kellogs r. z. Gray. Il z.
Parlin G. w. Minis M II. Brown, U. M.
Bowen.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04
JULIA MARRIOTT GIVEN
DECREE OF DIVORCE
III. McKeown Is Separated From His
Spouse-Lucy Sclnnittinger Charges
Husband With Cruelty.

OAKLAND, June 3.-Julia Mar
riott, wife of Edwin r., otherwise
known as Ned" Marriott, son of
Frederick Marriott, editor of the San
Francisco News Letter, was granted a
divorce to-day by Judge Ellsworth on
the ground of habitual intemperance.
She was awarded the custody of their
son and allowed $40 a month alimony
for his support.
H. McKeown, superintendent of the
California Flax Mills, was granted a
divorce to-day from Alice McKeown
on the ground of desertion. They
were married many years ago in the
East and she left him there.
Lucy Schmittinger has instituted di-
yorce proceedings against ]. Schmit-
finger on the ground of cruelty. They
were married in 1888 and have one
son.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04
Horse Drngs Little GIrI.

BERKELEY, June 3.-In the sight
of her Mortified father. Tessie Ma
rengo, the 11-year-old daughter of S.
A. Marengo of 2216 Sixth street, was
dragged for a block by a frightened
horse. The father jumped to the res
cue of his child. The accident was
caused by the slipping of the saddle.
1t became loose just after she had
mounted the horses back and she fell
to the ground. with her foot caught in
the stirrup.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04
PEOPLE IMPOSE
ON MRS. HEARST
Real Reason for Benefac-
tress' Withdrawal De
velops in an Interview
FRIEND DEFENDS HER
Turns Over to Institutions
All of the Property She
Originally Gave to Them
Berkeley Office San Francisco Gail.
2l4S Center Street, June 3.

2l4S Center Street, June J.
Certain people have been imposing
on the generosity Of Mrs. Phoebe A
Hearst, and that is why she has With
drawn some Of her benefactions at the
University OF California This is the
frst light thrown on the interesting
question.
Miss Margaret Sherlock, resident
worker at the social settlement, gives
an authoritative statement as 10 the
reason for Mrs. Hearst's sudden de-
termination 70 cease her gifts
Mrs. Hearst did not withdraw her
benefactions on account Of financial
losses" Miss Sherlock said to-day,
but because she discovered that she
had been imposed upon. She therefore
decided TO cut or all her contributions
at one time"
Just when Mrs. Hearst had been i'm
posed upon and how, Miss Sherlock re-
fused TO say. Mrs. Hearst does not in
tend 70 take back the property she has
already given TO her benefactions-
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04

County. announce the engagement of their
daughter Eda TO William T. Locke Of this .cIf-v
The wedding Will take place in October
Mr.. and Mrs. George r. Plummer left last
evening for ST. Louis and a tour of the East
err States They viii be absent from Alameda
for two months
G j. okeii and family OF Dayton avenue
and sherman street have lcft for an outing al
Big Meadows
Miss Myrtle Mccartney became the bride of
DR.. William 2. Willard at the Mccartney home
en- Bay Farm Island last night. The marriage
ceremony was performed by Rev William
Norman Guthrie OF Christ Episcopal Church
and was witnessed by. a limited number ~
the relatives and near friends Of the bridal
pair.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04
Marriage Licenses.

OAKLAND, June 3.--The following
marriage licenses were issued to-day
bv the County Clerk: Frederick w.
Wrede, over 81, and Emma Schafer,
over IS, both of Mount Edeh; Pierson
w. Morehouse, over 21, Oakland, and
Mabel c. Hamilton, over Is, Peta-
luna; Joseph Fernandez, %, and
Mary Pimental, 10, both of Oakland; /;
William w. Saint 80, and Edith Da-
Wis. 81, both of Oakland; Roland E..
Munro, over 21, Woodside. and Chris
tina Ottmann, over IS, Redwood CITY.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04
Merrick's Trial Set.

OAKLAND, June 3.-The Police
Commissioners to-day set the trial of
Policeman Thomas Merrick on a
charge of drunkenness for June 10 at
$3.50 O'Clock p. m. Mary c. Ross.
Mrs. A. B. Martin. and Mrs. c. F. Bax-
ter filed applications for appointment
rs matron of the City Prison. c. ].
Dowen, a special policeman, resigned.
The Sequoia Athletic Club was granted
permission to hold a boxing contest
on June IA
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04
Young Republicans Reorganize,

OAKLAND, June 3.-The drill corps
of the Young Mems Republican
League has reorganized for the COM
paign. officers have been elected as
follows: Captain, John F. Kick; first
lieutenant, George W. Nickerson; sec
ond lieutenant, w, ]. Garibaldi: sec
retary-treasurer, Phil Krepper. The
subordinate officers appointed by Cap
tain Kick are: Quartermaster sergeant,
l. Moreno; standard bearer, Louis
Asher -
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04
Hit With a Rat.

BERKELEY, June 3. - Edward
Murphy. young man whose home is
at 32 Clara street, San Francisco. was
struck with a baseball bat during an
alteration in the saloon of the West
ern Hotel in West Berkeley last night
and is now lying dangerously injured
at the Receiving Hospital in Oakland.
The injured man lay in vacant lot
at the corner of Page street and San
Pablo. avenue all night No one will
tell who struck him.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04
Respect to George s. Eyaus

OAKLAND. June 3.-The Alameda
County Bar has passed resolutions of
respect TO the memory of the late At
torney George S. Evans. The resolu-
tions were presented by Attorney Clar-
ence Crowen and seconded by Attor-
ney James A. Johnsc n. Superior
Judges John Ellsworth. w. z. Greene.
B. F. Ogden and Henry Melvin sat In
bank while the ceremonies We're in
progress.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04
Trnin Takes OF Foot

OAKLAND. June S.-In trying to
alight from a freight train on which
he had stolen a ride from Los Ang =
les Samuel Wilson, a laundryman,
fell with his left foot across the track
and it was crushed off by the wheels
of the car. The accident occurred at
6 O'Clock this morning at the SIX
teenth-street station. Wilson was re-
moved to the Receiving Hospital FOR
surgical treatment
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04
Charles I've Recoyers.

OAKLAND, June 3.-After a weex
of rest, Charles Tye. the lightweight
boxer. appeared before Judge Ogden
to-day and the charge OF insanity
against him was formally dismissed.
He had quieted down since his ap-
pearance a week ago and seemingly
was rational
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04
Blind children Entertain.

BERKELEY, June 3.-The blind
students at the State Institute for the
Deaf and the Blind entertained their
friends at concert this evening In
the chapel at the institute. An elabor-
ate programme of classical music was
given and the students presented an
excellent exhibition of their skill in
spite of the most sorrowful of affiic-
tions.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04
IN TROUBLE BEFORE.

Blake has been in trouble with the
been arrested several times for petty
thefts. He was once taken into GUS
tody for opening a letter containing
greenback bills and selling them for
half their value. He is regarded by the
police as being morally degenerate and
Chief John Conrad fells certain that in
Blake he has Jack the Swatter," /"
whose unaccountable attacks on wo-
men and children puzzled the police
for so long. In all of the attacks the
assailants did nothing more than strike
and kick his victims. No effort was
made to rob them or to molest them in
any other way.
Following is the list of assaults that
are credited to Jack the Swatter''.
February 21-Miss Kate Cronin. do
mestic, knocked down and kicked in
the face at the corner of Santa Clara
avenue and Everett street.
April 24-Mrs. w. F. Burns, house
wife. attacked close to the place where
Miss Cronin met the thug.
Miss Johanna Holmberg, domestic.
attacked and beaten badly on the face
at the corner of San Jose avenue and
Regent street, two hours after the as
sault on Mrs. Burns.
April 26-Edwin Cooley, years OF
age. beaten on Walnut street. near
Central avenue.
April 27-Stanley Sturm, attacked on
Central avenue. near Walnut street.
May 30-Miss Annie Seebeck, domes-
tic, attacked on Encinal- avenue, near
Regent street.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04

Generally when people are too proud
to beg and too honest to steal they are
also too lazy to work.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04

1 said 1 was not and he let me 60. 1t would
have been al odd thing for me to do II / was
the one that beat Miss Seebeck to go back
and try and find the things she had lost.
Arthur Gale, whose home is at 1919
Broadway states that he was aroused
by the screams of a woman Sunday
night; that he threw uD his window
and, seeing man going east along
Encinal avenue, called out, Who is
that?" When the person replied Gale
affirms he recognized Blake's voice and
that the latter told him he had just
picked up a bundle and that he was
going to take it home to wait and hear
from the gunner
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04

BRANCH OFFICES
OF THE CALL IN
ALAMEDA COUNTY

OAKLAND.
1915 Broadway.
Telephone Main 1888.
BERKELEY.
214S Center Street.
Telephone North "a.
ALAMEDA.
I435 Park Street.
Telephone Alameda 1892.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04

ALAMEDA. June 3.-Principal s. Bruce
Wright Of the ScAOol Department. was given
. shower narfv ~ the home n Mr. and Mrs
r. A. Brown Wednesday evening Among those
who participated in the happy affair were Mrs
Trisbie. Mrs Brown. Mrs. OBrfen Miss
O'Bricn. Miss Frisbie and Frank O'Brien.
Mr. Wright Is 10 take unto himself n bride
IN los Angeles next week.
Laura Bride Powers will deliver an address
on ~California L.andnla rISs'' before the nnal
union meeting of the Adelphian Club saturday
afternoon There will also be a musical pro-
Frsnne ~ which the participants viii be Mrs
Paul Freebooter. Miss Elena Roeclsel. DR..
Hnmphre--s and Nire Maud q Cohen.
Ar and Mrs c. cleaves Of Truebody. Napa
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04

OAKLAND. June 3.-The Webster street
mansion OF the r II. Vances was the scene
OF one OF the Drettiest Affairs OF the season
to-day. when a large reception was rendered
by Nrs Vance and her daughter 70 Mrs. VII
liam Palmer and Mrs J. c. Mcleod, two
prepCs Cssessing Young brides, and 10 Mrs A y.
McMuIlen. who is the eve Of an extended
visit Scotland
Mrs. Vance and Miss Vance were assisted IN
receiving by Mrs David James, Miss Eva
Yorker Miss Edith HibbaTd, Miss Hattie Hug
gins Miss Gertrude Mansfield, Miss Alice
Dodge. Mrs. Howell Lownsberry and AIRS.
Robert Hfn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-19
POSTAL FRAUDS TRIAL.

Witnesses Testify Against Machen
 and Other Persons Indicted.
 WASHINGTON Jan. 19.--In the tri- al of August w. Machen, the Groff brothers and Dr., and Mrs. George E. Lorenz, charged with conspiracy to de fraud the government, the prosecution introduced number of witnesses to prove the relations of Machen with the Lorenzes and the Gron brothers.
 One of those, Ina Liebhardt, Ma
 James E Beall, superintendent of de. livery of the Washing gton postofice, stes- tihed. that. the Grof fastener had been adopted without, any report on it hay ing been submitted by him, although it would have been his duty to make such report, as the fastener was tried first in this city s1s. 7. K
 John F. Clark, aletter carrier, de- scribed the failure@of the fastener to work at a test made in 1894 in this city, at which Machen and Samuel A. Groff were present, which, he said, caused Machen to remark to Groff at that time that unless the fastener would work without sticking he would not recom- mend its adoption tif
 During ff1e day Justice Pritchard showed a disposition in arguments on admissibility of evidence not to tolerate unnecessary delays in the progress Of the case. saf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-19
YOU WILL FIND OUR


x N s | r 5-s t
 One Hmnarca Iaossssahd HOnae1esss
 BOSTON, J1n 1g.-The latest reports to the American board from the relief centers in Macedonia show that there are now 100, 900 persons who are home less and without means of support for the winter. Of this number between 52 OOO and .5s, GOO are in Monastir vil- ayet The Turkish government is af- fording some relief, and funds are coming from America and England. Nine relief centers have been opened in the FiIayet, but at the present time the work is almost exclusively dealing out flour in small quantities to those who are destitute. There is fear on the part of those on the ground that unless some decisive steps are taken during the winter there will be an other political outbreak in the spring.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-19
Germania Has a Mi.hap.

NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-The Fabre line steamer Germania, Captain Joubert. from Marseilles and Naples via Ber- muda, has arrived here in tow of the steam pilot boat New Jersey and a
 tugboat, her steam steering gear hay ing been carried away Jan 16 The ship was steered for the rest of the
 voyage with ordinary hand gear. She anchored off the Scotland lightship Sun day night and was assisted into port by the steam pilot boat and tug. The fTerTnaria encountered unusually rough
 weather and was obliged to put into Bermuda to replenish her coal bunkers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-19
Hoaa1ey EEu4Ga4..E I.arnea.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. Jan. l9.--Fire md water completely wrecked the Hoadley building here last night, caus- Ing loss which will aggregate $15O,- GOO. A score or more of tenants lost all their office effects. The thermome. ter was not far above zero, and the 6remen worked under harsh conditions. Almost adjoining the Hoadley building on the Grown street side are some of the largest furniture houses in the city, and to protect these was the chief aim of the firemen
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-19
nax.. nraken Neck Menaea.

t NEW YORK, Jan. 19.--Cured of a broken. neck, James. Dunn, seventeen years old, of New York has left the J. Hood Wright hospital, where he had spent five motionIess months, rigid in a plaster cast and with heavy weights aa his head and feet holding his body lmmovable. Physicians from all over New York and several from other cities have visited the hospital to examine the boy, who has survived an injury caus- ed by. diving In shallow water and which has been regarded as necessari- ly fatal or permanently disabling
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-19
ratna rsren K kayvay of Train.

PEORIA, I.l., Jan. 19.--A cut of cars on the Iowa Central broke away from switch engine and. rushing down hill at fearful rate of speed, collided with work train at the bottom, just outside the city limits, and instantly killed Allen E. Hire, car repairer; Peter Johnson, car inspector and Albert o. Schwartz, car repairer, all of this city. John Neil and E. H. Truman of Mon mouth, section men, sustained fractures !. of the skull and are in serious con- dition, s.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-19
eEandlay Opera House Burned.

FINDLAY, O., Jan. 19.-The Turner's Opera House of this city has been to- tally destroyed by fire. The loss is es- timated at $4o,000. The building g was occupied by the Glessner Medicine company and two other business houses. The fire, which broke out on the third floor, was started by de- fective fue. The opera house was dark when the fire started. No loss of lffn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-19
INSTALLATION TONIGHT.

Slias Bronson Conclave, Improved Order of Heptasophs, will have its an- nual installation of officers this eyen- ing. Deputy Supreme Archon Johnson of Winsted conducting the ceremonies. Previous to the installation several candidates will be initiated into the conclave a smoker and social session will follow. Visiting brothers will be present from the other conclaves
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-19
zero weasler In New York state.

Zero Weather In New York State.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 19--Winter tight ened its grip on New York state last night with half gale from the north. west that cut like a knife. When the weather bureau man closed up shop the mercury registered degrees above zero. It had been falling slowly but surely for hours and continued to drop as the night wore on. At midnight l degree above was scored, and at 1 o'clock this morning the street ther- mometer registered zero. Indications point to day of extreme cold. It is not improbable that the low tempera- ture record of { degrees below will be broken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-19
.Aanu People For St. Ionaa.

SIT. LOUIS, Jan. 19.--Professor Fred. er1ek Starr of the University Of Chica- go has left here for the Pacific coast, where he will sail for Japan in order to secure representatives of the Ainu peo-- pie, the aborigines of the Japanese is lands, for the Louisiana Purchase ex- position. 4s s'. .ss @
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-19
Gianes Indicted For Fraua.

SALEM, Mass. Jan. 19.--An indict- ment in fifty-four counts was returned by the Essex county grand jury against John A. Glines, former city, treasurer or HaverhilI. The indictment alleges the larceny from the city of Haverhill of bonds valued at $2,O0O during 1901 and Of bonds valued at $43,0o0 during l9'J2 and 1905 "
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-19
HoHdup. Arc Held For Jury.

CLINTON, Mass, Jan. 1o.-After hearing Owen McNamara and Martin Macey, charged with holding up an electric car on the Worcester Consoli- dated Street railway on Jan. 9. when the conductor was robbed of Ss, have been held in s1 900 for the grand jury,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-19
Discipline Saved puptls

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Jan 19.-The Vine street school building was burned during school hours. The loss will be about $20,o00. Five hundred pupils trained by the fire drill left the build ing inside of a minute without acci. dent to one of them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-19
Chandler and Fleet at Canaries.

LAS PALMAS, Canary Islands, Jan. l9--The United States cruiser Bufralo and the torpedo boat destroyers Deca- tur, Bainbridge, Barry, Chauncey and Dale, under the command of Lieuten- ant Lloyd R. Chandler, from San Juan,
 Porto Rico, Jan. 8, have arrived here after ali uneventfu1 trip. The fiotilla
 encountered head winds throughout the voyage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-19
oxfora seminary Destroyed,

CHARLOTTE, N. C., Jan. 19.-The Oxford seminary at Oxford, N. O., has been destroyed by fire. There were eighty young lady students in the building, and all escaped The loss is S25,O0O.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-02-11
PATRONS OF THE ELECTRIC
LIGHT co.

AS the question Of lamp renewals
is Of Importance to all consumers,
we desire to make arrangements
that viii be satisfactory to all con-
cerned and make the following
statement: All patrons who are on
meters will be furnished renewals
free Of charge. Those desiring %
change from a fat rate TO a meter
basis win please notify Us as early
as possible 50 that meters can be in
stalled during the present month
so as to be ready for service on the
FIRST OF January. Free renewals
will not de furnished on flat rate to
consumers. 10 light meters will be
installed at a charge Of Sis and
larger meters in same proportions.
Respectfully,
If J. w. HocKADAY.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-02-11
Tax Assessors Notice,

Notice is hereby given that ]
will be in my office at the Mayor s
cfice, under First National Bank
Of chickasha, from February Ist,
Ioo4, 10 February zsth, 1904, in
elusive, for the purpose Of listing
taxable property. The law requires
that each resident Of the city, or
agent thereof, shall appear before
me and list their property or be
subject to the penalties prescribed.
w. T. CLOUD.
Tax Assessor.
First published January IS.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-02-11
S. o. sMITHwIcK.

Mardi Cras. New Orleans La
FEB. 10th 10 I4th 1904; for the
above occasion we will sell round
trip tickets for one fare plus $500;
date of sale Feb. 9th 10 I4th; good
to return Feb. 7oth, extreme limit
March 5th which may be obtained
by depositing ticket with Joint
Agent for which a feeof SO cents
viii be charged; any further infor-
nation call or address.
X. Stephens, Agt.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-02-11

/ now can offer you Some bar
gains in ladies' ready made suits.
Prices arc slaughtered at this time
of the year and now is your time
to purchase that suit. sIo suits
now $3.50, SIa. 50 suits now $40. So
SIS suits now 1850.
Miss Johnson Agt.
Chas. a. Stevens
II Chicago, Ill.