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PRACTICAL PUNS OF PUBLIC PARKS Board of Trade Will Act on Colonel Bridges' Report The System Governing Golden Gate Park to Be Closely Followed. NEED OF A BOND ELECTION. The Engineer Says That 0 kland Can Easily H ye Baautifnl Boulevards- Oakland Office San Francisco Call,) 908 Broadway, Oct. 21. j It now seems probable that this city will have some public parks. The efforts of the Board of Trade and the City Council were shown to-day in the report of the joint committee. The report recommends that bonds be issued to acquire by purchase or condem nation the necessary realty. It proceeds: We also recommend that the entire care, control and management of said park or pe.rks be vested in a Board of Park Commissioners of five in number (whose services shall be ren dered gratuitously), the first commission to be nominated or chosen in the manner deemed expedient by you. We would also suggest that we avail our selves of the forms and plans adopted by the Golden Gate Park Commission, so far as they may seem to meet our requirements aud con duit ions. Colonel Bridges' report was also made public to-aay. The Colonel is the con sulting engineer of the Board of Trade and he has made a thorough stuayof con ditions and localities. He says that Oak land admits of a system of boulevards and parks that can be located more ad- Tantageously than in any other city in America. Colonel Bridges says that the most de sirable and the easiest obtained localities would be as follows: 1. The Occidental Park, near Sixteenth-street station, West Oakland, with 100 acres east of the Southern Pacißc Raiiroad tracks (and fifty acres on the west of the Southern Pacific Rail road iracks now belonging to the city). 2. Central Park— The most central and avail able location (after the Occidental Park, on the west bay shore) for a public park is un doubtedly at the head of Lake Memtt, known as the Sathi-r, Merritt and Crocker tracts, ex tending irom Lake Merritt boulevard along Excelsior avenue to the junction of Fourteenth avenue and Moraga Valley road at Milbury street; thence along said county road until Lake avenue extended would reach said county road; thence by Lake avenue to head of Lake Merritt. This would include Indian Gulch, Trestle Glen, all of the Sather and Mer ritt hill and valley lands and a small portion of the Crocker lands, making a gem of a nat ural park oi about 400 acres that would attract ail citizens a;id visitors. Ea-t Oakland bou.evards and drives— From a junction with Lake Merritt, Fourth avenue and Seventh street to Fourteenth avenue, with a bridge over Commerce avenue to Fifteenth avenue to and along Sixteenth street, passing Independence Square to a crossing Fruitvsle avenue to High street and Prescott street to Central avenue. Also along Park street from Sixteenth street to the .Ala meda city steel bridge, and on High street from Prescott street to the Alameda city line. .East Oakland would nave an admirable system of drives to what is much needed to that wel.-settled part oi the city, viz. : a public perk. The Fremont Park— Located on the north of Eixtt-enth street and Prescott street, on the east of Redwood county r .ad south oi Vernon avenue, continued to Central avenve and west of Central avenue containing about 500 acres, or the tract bounded by Prescott street, Red wood county road, Vernon avenue and High street, containing about 300 acres of high rolling ground well covered w ith forest, shade trees, etc., well adapted for a pub;ic park. The Pacih'c Park, the grand park of the fu ture, not only lor this city and vicinity, but for the Pacific Coast, of not less than 1000 ncres, can and should be secured alone the hills and dales ot Temescal Creek (inc'uding Little Chabot Like) where nature has done so much. There is no natural park that can ex cel it, and now is the time to secure these grounds and water rights even if the im provements are not made until other parks are completed. With boundaries commencing at Broadway and College avenue, College avenue to Clare mont avenue to the Ballard tract, Russell street from College avenue, crossing Clare mont avenue, continuing to the Gwin estate tract to the northwest corner of the Gwin and Kohler tracts ; thence along the west side of the A. Kohler tract to tract "A," to J. Dingee tract, including the "D" Dingee tract, along the west side of the cemeteries to and along Clifton street to the junction of Broadway and College avenue. The system of drives and boulevards in con nection with present and proposed parks is now authorized by State laws of 1889, and only need to be dedicated and set apart lor present and future uses. I know oi no city where streets can be so easily and economically cou ■ verted into excellent drives and boulevards, and with a few links of new roads or streets all of your parks will be connected with them. I respectfully recommend that your commit tee submit a list of streets to the City Councils and Board of Supervisors that may be set apart for drives and boulevards without delay, and that an act may be prepared aud passed by the WAS BELOVED BY ALL HAYWARDS. OAKLAND, Cal., Oct. 21.— The funeral of Miss Kate Stanton will take place to morrow morning from the little Catholic church at Hay wards. The deceased young lady will long be remembered by hundreds of those whom she helped in a substantial manner during the past few years. Miss Stanton was three years ago a belle of San Francisco society, and her family holds large possessions in Alameda County. Miss Kate Stanton is known as the young lady who would stop her carriage and take in anybody, no matter how humble, whom she would meet toiling along the county road. A few months ago she was stricken down by consumption and gradually sank. People of all creeds are preparing to attend her funeral, and all the town of Haywards will be present to show their love and respect for her. She was only 23 years of age and lived with her mother, Mrs. M. Stanton, in Castro Valley. next Legislature authorizing a Park Commis sion, with five Commissioners, haying au thority to issue bonds and secure and main tain boulevards for Oakland and vicinity. The Board of Trade will at once take tne preliminary steps to have the matter placed belore the people at a special election. FOUR NOW TWO. Nuptials of the De Mont Sisters to George Bambxuer and John Allen of Merced. OAKLAND, Cai*. Oct. 2L— A pretty double wedding took dace in the parloss of tbe First Presbyterian Church at 7 o'clock this evening, the Key. R. F. Coyle officiating. The principals were the daughters of Mr. ami Mrs. George R. de Mont, well-to-do residents of Merced County, who are at present residing here, and the Messrs. George S. Bambauer and John Allen, two young and prosperous ranchers of tbe same place. The young ladies are the granddaughters of Mrs. Joseph de Mont ol Ban Leaudro. Mr. de Mont entered the chapel on the left of the platform with Miss Mary Alzina on bis n bt arm and Misi Clara Belle on his left. The clergyman entered to the lefi of the platform with the two grooms, the party meeting in front of tbe beautifully decorated altar, where the lather gave Miss Clara to John Allen and Miss Mary u> George Bambauer. Dr. Coyle after a few remarks on the marriage relation betrotded George and Mary and tneii John and Clara. He re turned to tbe former couple for the pie- sea and then to the latter. This done hf fol lowed the same order in wedding them an i declaring them husband and wife. Following the ceremony congratulations were eiven by the 100 people present, and all repaired to Mrs. John Potter's residence, where a luncheon and reception was given. Mr. and Mrs. Bambauer and j Mr. and Mrs. Allen left for a honeymoon together, alter which they will go 10 Mer ced to reside. The brides wore cream cashmere gowns with elbow-sleeves, lace trimmings, orange blossoms and long white silk gloves, and carried bouquets of bride's roses. The grooms were in frock coats and wore white kid gloves. WHO WAS THE INVENTOR? Trouble Over Who First Saw Faces Through a Tele phone. A Swedish Scientist and an Eastern Physician Compete With the Local Man. Oakland Office San Francisco Call,) i 9uß Broadway, Ocu 21. j The contest for the honor of having in vented the process by which it is claimed pictures can be transmitted through a machine just as sound is now transmitted through a telephone has taken an inter national turn. Dr. F. M. Close, the San Francisco scientist; a Swedish inventor described as "a prominent physicist in his own country," and the unknown Alameda j wealthy amateur electrician ail claim to be the designers of the process. A few weeks ago Mr. Harbourne, the c ty librarian, made public the fact that the unknown Alamedan had completed his work and was going to experiment with his visual telephone on one of the bay wires of the Sunset Company. This information reached Dr. Close and he wrote to Mr. Harbourne, referring him to the New York Herald, in which his in vention, the telectroscope, is fully ex plaine-l. "If your friend has something practi' j cal," wrote Dr. Close, l I should very much I liKe to meet him. Perhaps in the combi nation of our iueas tne desired result of a practical machine and the consequent realization of its commercial value would be more speedily attained." Dr. Close says his invention is caveatei and will be patented. "1 have read the account of Dr. Close's invention," said Mr. Harbourne, "but it is nothing like that of my friend. I am not at liberty to introduce the two gentle men at this time. We are now laying a cable to East Oakland under the estuary, and will make nothing more public until we have completed our experiments. The machine has done all that is claimed for it over a coil of wire three miles long, but ! it has often been lound that the same re sults are not attained when the same wire is stretched out and run under water, and we are anxious to guarantee perfect re suits before we seek notoriety." Never Wanted to Marry. OAKLAND. Cal., Oct. 21.— The case of Mrs. Virginia Cornradt was reopened this morning by Judge Greene. Marquis de Beauharnais was present and said that he had never proposed nor had he contem plated marriage with the widow. The examination of the nobleman was some what amusing and when ail the evidence was in Mrs. Cornradt was ordered to Napa. High's HaDpas Corpus. OAKLAND, Cal., Oct 21.— The return upon the writ of Eiiitor High's habeas corpus proceedings wa> made this after noon. Attorney Nu^baumer argued that Judge Wood had lost jurisdiction when he pronounced sentence and the case went over till Monday. THE SAN FRANCISCO NO REASON FOR TAKING HER LIFE Mrs. Wahmuth's Untimely Death a Mystery to Her Family. Only Four Months From Yester day She Lett the Altar a Happy Bride. HER LIF£ ALWAYS PLEASANT Tha Ycung Husband Speaks of the Awful Discovery on His Return Home. ALAMEDA, Cal., Oct. 21.— The Coroner has postponed holding the inquest over the remains of Mrs. William H. Wahmuth Jr., «rho committed suicide last evening by locking herself in a room and turning MRS, WILLIAM R WAHMUTH, the Young Bride Who Ended Her Life, on the gas, until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Coroner Baldwin will attend and have personal supervision of the ease. The facts were given out to-day by the family and nothing new will be learned at the inquiry. "Mr. and Mrs. Wahmuth Sr. left borne early in the afternoon for San Francisco," said a member of the family to-day, leaving the daughter-in-law at home and a son, Louis, in school. The latter came home at 3 o'clock and found the house closed and locked. Thinking by this that his sister-in-law was visiting he went off to play. At 7 o'clock the parents and hus band returned toeether and found Louis trying to get in. They entered and found the wife's hat on the table. Thinking that his wi;e had retired he went to their room, but found it empty. On looking farther he found gas escaping from one of the rooms and broke in the locked.door, where he found bis wife." In regard to finding her Mr. Wahmuth said: "I opened the door to the room, and there lay my dear wife upon the floor, with the pas turned on. She was still breathing, aud I picked her up and placed her upon a lounge. Dr. Stedman was called, and after working over her an hour we called Dr. Keys, but she breathed her last before be arrived. "Often when I spoke to her of late I have noticed that she did not seem to un derstand what I said. She seemed dazed and frequently complained of pains in her bead. I cannot ascribe any cause for the act." The deceased was formerly Miss Bertha Ruff, daughter of Stephen" Ruff of 3255 Briggs avenue, and bad lived here nearly seven years. She and a sister were con sidered among the most bcautilul girls of this city. Her parents stated to-day that their dau hter bad lived most happily since her marriage in June last. Tne funeral will take place Friday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment will be in Odd Fellows' Cemetery, San Francisco. Need More Men. ALAMEDA, Cal., Oct. 21.— Lieutenant M. W. Simpson of ComDany G, N. Q. C, has received the following letter which he makes a base of an appeul to the local pride of the young men of this city : Petaluma, Oct. 16, 1896. W. it. Simpson— Sir: I send you a communi cation from the Adjutant-General concerning Company G. You can see something must be done at once there. You must get in new material and do it right uway or the company will be mustered out. Yours respectfnlly, D. B. Fairbanks, Colonel Commanding Fifth Regiment Infantry. N. G. C. The communication referred to in the above letter reads: Adjutant-General's Office, > Sacramento, Oct. 15, 1890. \ Colonel D. B. Faiibanks, Commanding Fifth. Infantry, N. O. C, Peta uma. lal.— Sir: Your uitentiiion is respectfully called to the report of Company G. Fifth Infantry, for the month of September, 1896. The membership of the company for the latter purt of the month was but thirty-five. This is in direct violation of paragraph 1, section 1962, of the Political Code, and Imperils the standing of the com pany in the gimrd, not to sper.k of the monthly allowance of $100 to the company; the legal ity of the allowance of which for the time from which the company is under the legally required number is questionable, to ray the least. Very respectfully. R. v Peeler, Assistant Adjutant-General. Encinal City Notes- Halcyon Parlor Ko. 146, N. 8. G. W., has de cided v'o set apart Its next regular meeting night, November 3, for a "smoker." It will receive election returns iv its rooms in For esters' Hall. Miss Lottie Chittenden of 2021 Eagle avenue died suddenly last evening. The funeral will be held this morning from the residence. She was the wife of Captaiu Charts Chittenden and a sister of Mrs. John Daggett. She leaves four children. The Alaraedan Bryan Club and Drill Corps attended the Democratic demonstration in Oakland last evening. Friday evening the Oak land Zouaves will return the compliment and CALL, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1896. parade bere before Green Majors speaks at the Opera-bouse. The police have been notified of a smooth working individual which it behooves all to bo aware of. He worked one lady lor $1 50 on thu pretense of selling the greater purt of a ton of coal, as he was going to move away. He collected the money and the lady is still looking for the coal. Miss Susan B. Anthony, Mins Anna Shaw, C. G. Dodge and Gre-.n Majors address the sufi-age meeting next Monday night in the Opera-house. Mrs. M. E. Ha.pruner, Mrs. C. G. Dodge, Miss Kmma Sansom, Mrs. Louis and Professor Veco will furnish the musical num bers. REV. MR. REA CHOSEN. He Will Be Pastor's Assistant at the First Presbyterian Church. OAKLAND, Cal., Oct. 21.— The officers of the Firs. Pre-byWian Church, of which the Rev. R. F. Coyle, D.D., is pastor, have secure^ the Rev. John Rea as superinten dent and pastor'B assistant. He will have charge of the Sunday-school work of the church, including the direction of its or cuestra and also the detail church and pastoral work w ich up to three mon hs ago was done by Dr. Coyle's brother, the Rev. Campbell Coyle, who resigned to ac cept the pastorate of a prominent church in the East. Dr. Rea was the former assistant of the Rev. J. K. McLean, D.D., when he was pastor of the First Congregational Church. I was he who organized the now famous Sunday-Bchool orchestra of that church. This organization is known the State over, having furnished music at the five last State Christian Endeavor conventions. He left and went to Dr. McKenzie's church, San Francisco, for a while, and later to San Rafael and Mill Valley, where he had charge of Mission churches of the Presbyterian denomination. AFRAID Of THE TENTS, Co-Eds Fearful Lest the Can vas Houses Should Collapse. An Ex-Convict Has Trouble With His Wife— Brief Berkeley Items. BERKELEY, Cal., Oct. 21.— Work on the erection of the second and largest tent of the three on the grounds of the State University was completed to-day. The large tent, which measures 40x80, will be be used for an assembly hall, principally, and is capable of accommodating 500 stu dents. Though more than ordinary pre caution has been taken to firmly erect these canvas houses and to provide for sufficient guy ropes and stays, yet there is some fear that they will not withstand the storms of the comine winter. Tho fact that the tents are rectangular and hip roofed rather than circular tends to strengthen the belief that the wind and rain will seriously affect their stability. Some of the co-eds have expressed themselves as being rather afraid of at tending recitations within the impromptu houses when a "southeaster" is blowing lest they should collapse. Tronble With His Wife* BERKELEY, Cal., Oct. 21.— H. L. M. EMridee, an ex-convict, was arrested by Officer Esmond last night on a charge of burglary, pre erred by his wife. She states that Eldridge, with whom she has not been living since about the first of August, entered his house and stole a nugget pin belonging to her. Elaridge was taken to the County Jail last night, where he will await trial. The main evidence of the prosecution is a pawn ticket from ar. Oakland loan office, which was made out in Eldridge's name. The accused has been out of the State prison for only about eighteen months, having served two- terms, aggregating fif teen years. One conviction was for burg lary in Alameda County and the other was in San Francisco. The couple have been married for only about six months. Student* at the Foils. BERKELEY, Cal., Oct. 21.— An appeal has been made to the students at the State University by the Citizens' Charier Asso ciation and tne Citizens' Non-Partisan Association to aid them in counting the ballots in Ban Francisco on the nigtit of election. The system of having university students to act as watchers at the polls and during the counting of ballots after election originated in New York City during the big anti-Tammany campaign of two years ago. Jt is now proposed to have the students act asasort of a policeduring the count on the night of November 3. Ml cellanles. BERKELEY, Cal., Oct. 21.— Professor E. J. Wickson of the agricultural department of the university has completed his report on "Dairying in Calif' rma" for the National Bu reau of Animal Industry. The report is the most comt'relie -sive one of the kind in exist ence, being both historical p.nd statistics. It will be ready ior distribution in a lew weeks. A Populist-Democratic raly will be held to morrow evening at Shattuck Hall. The prin cipal speaker of the evening win be Hon. Taylor Rogers of San Francisco. The zouave company of Oaklaud will appear in uniform. The Coroner's jury in the case of little Jlmraie McLeod, who was Killed yesterday afternoon on Shattuck avenue by a watering can, returned a verdict this afternoon of acci dental death. Jones, the driver ol the cart was wholly exonerated. ST, PETER'S FAIR IS A SUCCESS Ara Raising a Fund to Beautify a Place of Worship. A Very Large ?um of Money Has Already Been Col lected. MANGELS' HALL BEAUTIFIED. Special Features, Pretty Booths end G.nerai G od Cheer Are the Attractions. The fair and festival in Mangels' Hall on Folsom and Twenty-fourth streets, in aid of Si. Peter's Courcb on Twenty-fourth ana Alabama streets, is a pronounced suc cess. The purpose is to gather a fund for the interior decoration of the church. When this is complete St. Peter's Church will be one of the most beautiful places of worship on the coast. Father Casey's parishioners nave rallied to the cause with an energy and enthu siasm which shows that their hearts are in the work. Already $8000 has been realized at the fair, and as it will not close until the last Saturday in the month it is believed that this sum will be considerably in creased. Never since Mangels was erected has it presented such animated scenes as it does and has for the past few weeks. The booths are of artistic design and the en lire interior is gayly decorated in bright colors pleasing to the eye. Everywhere can be heard the merry voices of the auc tioneers disposing of their wares, and those in the booths are equally busy in the same direction. Among those who are in attendance upon the booths are the following: League of the Cross booth— The Misses Sulli van, Mrs. Burke, Mrs. Keenan, Mrs. J. Hanlon, Mrs. Keefe, Miss Hayes, the Misses Maguire, Miss Lyman, the Misses Harvey, Mrs. Me- Kt-nna, Mrs. Daly and the boys 01 St. Peter's School. Sacred Heart booth, Altar Society table- Miss Kendrick, Miss Puyoon, Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Flood, Mrs. McLnughlii, Mrs. Kennv, Mrs. Felvey, Mrs. Middleton, Mrs. Duffy, Mrs. F. Doyle, Mrs. O'Connor, Mrs. Coffey, Mrs. Madi«on, Mrs. Anglin, Miss Lizzie Reardon, Mrs. Reardon, Miss Nellie Reardon, tne Misses Agsrie and Nellie Kendrick. Silver booth— Mrs. Cleary, Mrs. Curtis, Mrs. McCully, the Misses Cleary, Mrs. Mulligan, Mrs. ana the Misses Sullivan, Mrs. L. Dwyer, Mrs. and Miss Kenefic-k, Mrs. H. F. Wynne, Mrs.de Meyer the Misses Lahaney, Miss Nel lie Guisti, Miss Marguerite McCarthy, the Misses Suilivan, Miss Salye Connelly, Mrs. Campbell, Miss Campbell, Mrs. Galvin, Miss Mary Gavan, Miss Delia Keating, Mrs. George ' Reynolds, Mrs. Conlan, Mr-. Reardon. Miss A. Doyle, Miss Etta Welsh, Mrs. Keelo and Mra. Griffin. St. Peter's booth— Mrs. Butler, Mrs. McAleer, Mrs, Fitzgerald, the Misses Sullivan, Misses Lawlor. O'Callahan, Fitzeerald and McAleer, Mrs. Albin, Mrs. Barry, Mrs. O'Connell, Mrs. Welsh, the Misses Clifford, Miss D. Rooney, Mrs. Henry King, Mrs. Cull, Mrs. J. B. Huehes, Mrs. Pinkham, Miss Bernard, Miss Nellie Campbell, Mrs. O'Connell, Miss Green, Miss McDonald and Mrs. Skivington. Star of the Sea booth— Mrs. Ma»auley, Mrs. Marshall, Mis? Reiily. the Misses Kreig. ihe IfioM Coleman, Mrs. FJannery and the Misses Flannery. Sodality booth— Mrs. Swan and the Young Ladies' Sodality, the officers of which are Misses Argent!, Desmond, Daly, Maggie Hughes, Kittie Dunne, Annie Byrne, assisted by Mrs. Hnrkins and the Misses Keane. Father Yorke booth — Tee Misses Maguire, Mrs. Tormey, Mrs. Sicottee, Mrs. T. Gurus, Mrs. Hna Miss Jourden, Mrs. and Misses Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Bonde, Mrs. Courneen, Miss McManus, Miss O'Brien, Mrs. Byrne, Miss Kelly, Mrs. Phil O'Donnell, Mrs. O. Dwyer and Miss L. Griffin. No. 8, Sacred Heart confraternity table — Mrs. « usack, Mrs. T. Pendi-rga&t, Mrs. Biggins, Mrs. McCanri, Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. May, Mrs. Ma lonc, Mrs. Callahan, Mrs. Keefe, Mrs. Servis, Mrs. Malone and Miss Curry and Mrs. Almon, Mrs. Welsh, Mrs. Vanderwater, Mrs. Fitz gerald, Mrs. Rtbby, Miss Ward, Miss O'Brien. Refreshment tabie — Mrs. Forayce, Mrs. Tweedie, Mrs. O'Brien, Miss Higgins, Miss Ruff and (he M.sses Bresnahan. The flower stand has been in charge of the Misses Cleary. The candy stand has been pre sided over by Mrs. and the Misses Dunne. The news of the St. Peter's fair is pub lished tri-weekly in The Enigma, which now has 450 subscribers and which has in creased the fund by $500. It is edited by the Rev. James McDonald, Miss Regina F. Cleary and J. B. Smith. Special entertainments are frequently given and they are always interesting. Last evening's programme censisted of a whistling solo by Mr. Allen, a recitation by Miss Campbell, a fancy dance by Miss Evelvne Burdette and' Miss Alice Bern illard, and a vocal solo by Mrs. Fried lander. FOUND DEAD IN BED. Snlcide of a Man Whose Identity la In Doubt. OAKLAND, Cal., Oct. 21.— A man was found dead in a lodging-house at 477 Seventh street this morning. On a piece of paper entitled "The Socialist Mani festo" was tnis writing: "Nobody con sulted me about coming into this wor d. 1 consult nobody about leaving. (Sicned) Strong. "I may add there is $6 in my pockets to pay expenses." There was also a note from a San Fran cisco stableman stating that John Hickey had been in their employ for three months. An empty morphine bottle and a whisky flask, with some of the spirits in it, were r also in the room. The man was übout 35 years old and of dark complex ion. His death was due to poison. HISTORY OF A DAY. Alameda County Happening! Told in Brief Chapters. Oakland Office San Francisco Call, ) 908 broadway, Oct. 21. J Oakland Council, Y. M. 1., will give a grand ball ai Masonic Hall next Wednesday evening. The Daughters of Liberty, Oakland Council No. 3. will give its re*nlar monthly social at Fraternal Hall, 115G Washingtou street, to morrow evening, October 22. The Republican County Central Committee met last ni-ht and arranged for the big demon stration to be held in this city on November 2, the evening prior to the election. The McKinley and Hobart Sound Money Club will hold a meeting Thursday evening at Hansen Hal), Oakland. W. R. Davis and county candidates will deliver addresses. The Police Commissioners have decided to disregard for the present the recommendation of the Chief of Police that Sergeant Hodgkins be appointed a detective in place of N. Wil liams. Christian Nilson and Annie Nilnon, his wife, have commenced suit against the Caliiornia and Nevada Riilroad Company for $40,000 damapts, alleged to have been sustained by Mrs. Nilson i i an accident which occurred on the company's road in 1895. Judste Greene this morning decided that Carroll D. McComb, who wasuivorced from his wife iv 1891, was absolved from paying his divorced wile alimony in the sum of $23 a month because of a waiver which she sigued shortly after the divorce. The Army and Navy League will have an en tertainment at its hall on Etjhth street to morrow evening, at which addresses and music and literary numbers will be inter spersed on the programme. The speakers of the evening are Uoner.nl W. H. H. Hart and ex-Governor E. 8. Salomon. » » — « Sutro'd .Hen f Defeated. i . OAKLAND, Cal., Oct. 21.— The em- Auction Baics TBE 6 ASCH AUCTION COIPAII. Inc. [\ .319-321 SUTEH STB XT, ; ' BeU Grant aye. ai.d Stockton st.. , - : . - •■;■. Telepnone <<rant 87. : " I WILL 'SELL THIS - DAY, Thur5day:.... ...'....'. .*.:.". October 28, 1896, ; , .«t 10:80 o'clock a. m. At above • Salesrooms, a full line of Household Furniture. Carpei«. S oves, Ranges, ; etc . consist- In, of ■ dd Parlor Pieces and sets,' Oak. an.i VVal- ! nut Bedroom- Set-., with Wire, Wool and Halrtop Mattresses; Odd Beds and Bureaus, Ulnlng-Ta- b.es, Chairs • and , .-ideboi»rds, Stovt- s and Kan^es, Crocicery.rin,:Aga:e and Glass- Ware:; ovpr WOO rants '• of . Body Brussels, Tapestry. Roxbnry and Velvet Carpets. '"■." & BASCtt, \u000c.»e.-r. OVER 2000 PIECES RARE AND A.VMIp ORIENTAL RUUS, . CAKPEI S and HANGINGS. V " GENUINE AUCTION SALE ! CONTINUING DAiLY , At 2:30 F. M. Old i Art Association i Rooms, 424 JE^JIJSTJES STREET. H. SAKAFIAN & CO. " ,'; A. W. LOUDKRBACK, Art Auctioneer. . . 49" Goods can i be \ Inspected before the sale and ploves of the Haywards electric road gave a picnic at San Lorenzo Grove to-day. The committee oi arrangements were: C. W. Carroll, G. W. McKenzie, M. Nulty, tt Toffelmeier, S. F. Fender. A. C. Ma lone was chairman of the floor committee and the affair was a great success. Tnere was a tug-of-war between the Sutro iine an i Haywards road, and after tugging for 2 hours and 27 minutes the Sutroitea were drawn across the line. Prison Report. OAKLAND, Cal., Oct. 21.— President Fitzgerald oi the Board of State Prison Directors has sent his biennial report to Governor Budd. It contained the follow ing recommendations: That some appropriation be made looking to the enlargement of the Folsom prison with the idea of future consolidation. Second, that the Legislature take some action in reference to the employment of prisoners at other industries than the manufacture of jute fabrics. Third, that the provisions of the Ostrom law governing the s-ale of jute bags at San Quentin be repealed and the board left free to act in the disposal of the same. Fourth, that appropriations be made for the construction of an insane ward at one of the prisons, also for the building of a wharf at San Quentin, and for the purpose of securing for the Folsom prison a sy. tern of sewerasre which would be approved by me State Board of Health. Fifth, that should the work of building roads be continued further that the same betaken into consideration in fixing the next appro priation. Seaman's Mission Concert To-Night. OAKLAND, Cal., Oct 21.— A concert in aid of the Oakland Seaman's Mission will be given to-night by the Union Male Quartet of San Francisco at the Second Congregational Church on Cnase street, batween Wood and Willow. The quartet will be assisted by Mrs. E. Poulterer Brown (soprano), Miss Hattie L. Brown (violinist), Miss Liliie Petterson (elocu tionist), Mrs. R. O. Bokee (soprano), H. D. Pase (tenor), Miss Alice Brown (accompanist). The worthy objects of the mission are well known, and it is expected that this special concert will meet with laige and well-deserved patron age. Running Fall Pressure. OAKLAND, Cal., Oct. 21.— The Alva rado beet-sugar mill has been running night and day for two months and will run for at least two months more. Beets are coming in so fast that a large addi tion, capable of storing 2000 tons, has been built. Farmers are still hauling to the mill, and Pleaaanton is sending fifteen curs a day. The crop around the town ship averages fourteen tons to the acre, and the price is $4 a ton. "Buckley" Politics. OAKLAND, Cal., Oct. 21.— Mayor Davie s«ys bts fellow-members of the Board of Works are doing "Buckley" politics. Councilman Watkinson is an advocate of the dollar tax levy and a new engine house is to be built in his ward. The commissioners have refused to let the con tract until they ccc the fate of the levy. The Mayor says that this is to coerce Wat kinson into voting for the $1 14 levy. Colored Republicans. OAKLAND, Cal., Oct. 21.— The Colored R publican Club held a mass-meeting in the hall of the National Republican League to-niß.ht. President Felix Lafon was in the chair and speecties were made b.y Congressman Hilborn, Colonel Pear son, the colored candidate for the Assem bly, and others. It was the first meeting conducted by the club and the hall could not accommodate the crowd. MATRIMONIAL MUDDLES. Harsh Treatment a Kailroad Man Re ceived at His Wife's Hands. John S. Inglis says Marion Inglis is a shrew, and he ought to know, as he has been her husband for fourteen years. Mr. Inglis isa contracting freight agent in the employ of the Union Pacific Railway. Some time ago his wife brought suit for divorce, alleging that she bad been cruelly treated. Yesterday the railroad man filed his answer. He alleges that about a year ago his better half proved herself the better man, although in an ungentlemaniy manner. She called at bis office and raised a terrible row, which wound up in her making an assault upon him, from which assault he beat a hasty retreat. Asrain in May, 1896, Mrs. Inglis is ac cused of attempting to beat the defendant, and on August 29", at the Victoria Hotel, she is said to have, in the presence of their 13-year-olfl son, pointeu a loaded pistol at him and threatened to kill him. Mr. Inglis asserts that he is willing to pay $50 per month alimony, but asks for a divorce and the custody of the boy. Sadie F. Inglis ha 3 sued William Inglis, formerly a member of the firm of Kennedy & Inglis, lumber-dealers, for divorce. She claims that for more than a year he has by reason of his profligacy, dissipation and idleness failed to provide tho common necessaries of life for Her. She also asjes for the community property, consisting of furniture and silverware, and for the cus tody of the children. Mac Dheiley accuses Galfred J. Dheiley, a letter-carrier, of infidelity, and asks for a divorce and half of the back pay due him by the Government. Litdies' Might and Basket-Bali. This evening ladies' night will be held in the gymnasium ol the Y. M. C. A., to which the pubic is cordially invited. Professor H. L. Dietz, M.D., has arranged an interesting pro gramme, beginning at 8:15, entitled "An .Evening of Games." Also the second game of basket-ball of a series of five. Two halves of fifteen minutes each, with ten minutes' rest, will be played. In the first game the Rushers, champions, were victorious by a score of 7 to 0. The follow iug will officiate: Professor H. L. Dleiz, M.D., referee; E. Gorman and F. Brock, umpires; A. Armstrong, scorer; YV. Mc- Shane, timer. » — ♦ — ■» Democrats Indorsed. A meeting was held at Irish-American Hall lust evening by the Twenty-ninth District Democratic Club, R. P. Williams in the chair. Speeches were made by Mr. Mahoney, Dr. Dil lon and others. The following candidates were indorsed by the club: Joseph I. Dimond for Mayor and D. A. Macdonald lor Superinten dent of Streets. Ambrose Central Club. There will be a meeting of the Ambrote Cen tral Club at Frankiin Hali, Bush and Fillmore streets, Friday vening. The election of offi cers and other business of importance will be transacted. William F. Ambrose, James P. Keily, L. M. Manzer, Dr. Thomas E. Scuutnate and other prominent speakers will be present. Quiet in ■ hinatowi. Things were unusually quiet in Chinatown yesterday. Tuesday evening Sergeant Price, accompanied by several officers, visited the var.ous highbinder organization headquarters, and wherever a gathering ol Celestials was lound the thro .g was speedily thrown downstairs. The raid had the desired effect, COOK & CO. 123 Kearny Street. THE GREITEsTiUCTM SALE In the History of This Country. dioo.ooo Of magnificent thinaware, Ornaments, Dinner Sets. Lamps, Rich Glassware, Cuilery, Art (Joods, etc. THIS DAY. Thursday October 93, 1899 At 10 45 a. m., ana continuing two weeks. Everything unreservedly to the highest blddet Sale will be conducted by MR. P. J. B v KTH. and the fighting men arc keeping out of sight and nursing their bruises. DAN STUART IN TOWN The Sporting Man on a till Hunt and Inclined to Be Non committal. Dan Stuart, tbe noted sporting man of Texas, who had the management of the great carnival at Dallas when tne Corbett and Fitzsimmons tight was billed to come off there, arrived here yesterday ana is at the Palace. Stuart is a heavy-built man, about 45 years old, with a broad, bronzed face, black and thick hair and da rk eves. He was disinclined to be interviewed, intimating at first that he was here for pleasure, and finally saying that he did not wish to be quoted. His coming was unexpected. It is believed he is here to bring about changes of interest to the sporting world. He has never been in, San Francisco before, he says, but has several times been at Sacramento. Stuart not only had to do with tbe arrangements for xhe Corbett-Fitzsimmons tight which ended as a fiasco, but was a leading spirit in the Fitzsimmons-Maher fight. He has lost a lot of money lately, according to accounts. BOXING AND WRESTLING. "■^:<- - - . — — . • . -■ : The San Francisco Club , Gave a Splen did Entertainment Last • Evening. " The San Francisco Athletic Club gave a first-class entertainment last evening in its gymnasium on yixtb. street. The boxing bouts were very interesting, especially the final contest between King and Dixon. The wrestling' was also good. : The ■ exhibition . opened ,' . with a . three round bout between Reno and ; Kenney, which was followed by a three-round con test between Schuler and Hennessy. Hol land and McCarthy sang some of the lat est and most popular songs. The favorites, Joe i : King • and 1 ' Alexander Greg^ains, heavy - weights, boxed ' a few • friendly rounds. Raphael and Rochette and Ford and Kitchen amused the members by giv ing them an exhibition of clever hitting and "I stopping. , 'H. : Gilder, ■■ " the :: club swinger,' gave an exhibition of his skill, which the Merles \ brothers wrestled. The event of the evening was a four found contest between the ■; light-weights King ami . Dixon, which t was declared a draw by Referee Rochette. The club will hold its annual picnic on Sunday at Shell Mound Park. ..'? '" - "■ ' ■ » — ♦ — • An Ocean View Rally. There was a big Republican rally at Ocean View last evening, under the auspices of the Republican ' campaign committee and the Ocean View Republican Club. M. S. Taylor presided. Over 800 people were present. So great was the attendance that the speakers bad to go outside of the hall to address the people. Among those who spoke were: Po lice Judge Campball, Dr. Boper, Cord H. Wet* ien, J. D. Daly, Charles Reiily. W. H. Powers, Harry Piper, William Gleason, William H. Deane and others. -.-.. » «■ * — . Phoenix Club To-Night. The principal speaker of the evening before the Pncenix Club at Scottish Hall this evening will be General A. L. Hart of Sacramento. Colonel Eddy, the president of the club, will also s peak. A fine musical and literary pro gramme has been prepared. 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