The San Francisco call., 1905-05-03
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

WIFE ACCUSES SPOUSE--Oakland, May
Mrs Eva Stamm caused the arrest to-day
of Fred Stamm, her husband residing at $50
Alice street. charge of beating her.
LICENSE TAX coLLEcTIoNs.-Oakl
May license Tax Collector Connolly has
reported collections from licenses for April OF
S9153 90, an increase of $574 over April, 1904
BOY DISAPPEARS.-Oak May q
Joseph Nethercott. 10 years old residing at
1912 Twenty-first street, has been reported 10
the police by his father, Charles Nethercott,
as missing
NURSES. HOME TO BE oPENED.-oak-
land May 2-The formal opening of the home
for Fabiola nurses will take place next fri
day afternoon. between and . clock. Inc
home is located Fabiola Hospital.
HEIRS COMPROMISES Oakland. May. p
Sophie Nicholas and Ida Gentry, heirs OF the
late Henry III. Meyer. have agreed to pay Mrs
Rachelder their stepsister, the $50 month
allowance left her by their father The es-
tate is valued al s4s.34a
DEPUTY CONSTABLE GOES FREE
Oakland, May 2.-Deputy Constable William
Williams, arrested by Patrolman shannon on
a charge of disturbing the peace. was dis
charged to-day in the Police Court, no conf
plaint having been filed
BODY NOT YET RECovERED.-Alam
May 2.-Information has been received mere
by Mrs G. F. Weeks that the body of her son.
Rufus w Weeks who was drowned in the
North Fork of the Feather River last Thurs
day. has not yet been recovered,
TO OBSERVE FOUNDERS DAY.-oak-
land. May 2--Founder's day will be eele-
brated at Mills College next saturday Tne
exercises will begin with luncheon 10 tne
aluninae, which will be followed by the initia,
tion of the class of 1905. A garden fete Will
be held IN the afternoon.
MARTIN WILL FILED. Oakland. May a.
The will of the late Jane Foote Martin was
filed for probate to-day. The estate is sup
posed TO be worth 100000 She leaves II all
to her two sons. Thomas D. carneal and Shell
by f. Martin. share and share alike. with the
exception of few small legacies.
LOOK INTO BANK TROUBLES.-Oakland,
May 2.-The Grand Jury listened to-day to
the stories Of some of the directors OF the
Central Bank. There has been trouble be-
tween some of the stockholders of this insti-
tuition and the charges and counter charges
have been taken before the Grand Jury
CONTINENTAL GETS HOUSE.-Oakland.
May IA Judgment was given in favor Of the
Continental Building and Loan Association to-
day in its suit against Robert and Lena Clark
OF Berkeley The action was brought to re-
cover possession of house on account OF ar
rearages in the rents, the property being I'M
der lease.
WANTS POLICE AMBULANcE.-oak-
land. Nav 2-Presdent George Fitzgerald of
the City Council has introduced resolution
for appropriation to purchase police am
bulance for the city. At present injured per-
sons must be sent to hospitals in the police
patrol wagon which is not properly equipped
for the purpose
wards. May 2.-Mayor c. W. Heyer has been
| appointed permanent chairman of the execu-
tive committee Of the Fourth of July eelebra-
ready been subscribed. President Heyer will
appoint all the sub-committees for the cele-
bration tomorrow.
ROBERTS HOME rs SOLD.-Oakland, May
2--The home of Captain William Roberts at
San Lorenzo has been sold to Thomas Macau-
ley to satisfy the creditors in the insolvency
proceedings now pending. The property con-
slsts of Ave and fourth acres. and the pur-
chase price S26C0. A confirmation of the
sale has been asked for
AUDITOR SUsTAINED.-Oakland May o.
The Grand Jury has disposed of Mrs. Isa-
bella J. Martins charge of Illegal computa-
tion of tax redemptions by City Auditor A. II,
Breed by informing Mrs. Martin that the COM
plalned of calculations were made under the
advice of the City Attorney Mrs. Martin was
advised to go to the City Council.
SCHOOL CENSUS RETURNS LIGHT
| Oakland May City Superintendent OF
Schools j. w. McClymonds has reported to the
Board of Education that the preliminary fig
| ures on the school census show no increase
| law requiring parents l., fIl out census sheets
has worked against successful canvass.
RAID ON A HOTEsL.-BerkeIey, May o.
| Deputy Marshal Jameson last night attempted
| raid on the Hotel Acheson at University and
| Shattuck avenues. having been Informed that
liquor was illegally sold on the premises
! the deputy's presence was anticipated and the
officer declares that all the evidence he
| sought to procure was removed in the dark
| ness. No arrests were made.
| END OLD ROMANCE.-Oakland. May 2.--
! There was happy ending TO an old ro-
Oanse O edsd Seu was msared to Rs
/ Paul OF Los Angeles Twenty years ago ne
/ left the young woman TO go 10 look for a
/ fortune. which he found recently at GoldAeld.
i where he is now at the head OF the Cold
/! field Bank and Trust Company. He struck Il
| rich there. and although twenty years Rad
elpased he thought of his old-time sweetheart
| and found her still waiting.
GOLDEN BEARS HOME Berkeley MAJ
2.-Ground has been broken for the buildins
| which the Golden Bear honor society of the
| diversity plans to erect on the campus. The
| plans call for structure to cost about $1,000
Professor John Galen Howard designed the
building. which Is to be erected near the
| Faculty Club house. The structure VIII bs
| unique In that redwood logs will be used fo
| the walls The senior class win have contro
! OF the building. and 1t will be called Seniors
| Hall IT will be connected with the DINING
Associations quarters In the Faculty caut
house.
II is NOT pood for a man RI lfves a,orx