The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-21
ACROSS THE BAY.
Small Items From Oakland and
Alameda.

Frank Davis. II years old, who says that
he VAS on his way TO San Jose to work,
when captured by constable at Niles, and
accused of vagrancy, was found guilty. Jus
tice Clark suspended sentence, but ordered
the Constable to take him TO the County Jail
and then have him sent to the Boys and
Girls Aid Society. The officials at the Jail
refused to receive the lad, and the Con-
stable took him back to Niles. Justice Clark
was angry at the jailer, and then sentenced
the boy to serve thirty days in the County
Jail.
Ex-Governor II. G. Blasdel has filed
petition with the City Clerk for street
railroad franchise, to be operated by cable,
horses or mules or by electricity, commence
ing at point in the center line of Park
street, where the Meetz street-car line from
Alameda terminates on said Park street,
running thence northerly along the center
line of Park street to Twenty-ihird avenue,
thence to the northeast boundary line Of the
city.
W. A. Holcomb, prominent merchant, is
mentioned as Republican candidate for
the Oakland Mayoralty. He has been for
many years resident of Oakland and a
delegate to the Pacific Coast Chamber of
Commerce from the Produce Exchange.
Wi liam Lennane was held in $1,000 bail
ny JuctlCO W dLsNcT an us
sault with deadly weapon on l.. G. Dunn.
A female witness for the defense was scored
by the Justice for changing her testimony,
and was asked whet her she knew what per-
jury is.
have purchased lot 60x107 at the southeast
corner of Eighteenth and Castro streets for
$1,000, to be used as the site of church
building. They expect to put up building
next spring.
The argument in the case of Adams, re-
lator, against the City of Oakland, has been
continued until Saturday, January 8, 1891,
before Judges Greene and Ellsworth in
bank.
Leon Flores has signified his intention to
plead guilty to two charges Of burglary at
Livermore, so as to shorten his terms of i'm
prisonment.
There was threatened strike of steve
dores on the estuary yesterday, but it was
adjusted and the men returned to work.
N. s. Douglass. book-keeper for plumb
Ing firm. has been appointed Assistant SAM
tary Inspector by the Board Of Health.
Alameda.
The Christmas entertainment of the Park
street M. E. Church will take place on Tues
day evening.
Mrs. Eliza Upper Wilkes will deliver
sermon on "Why Unitarians Celebrate
Christmas at the services this morning in
Masonic Hall.
The payment Of the city taxes continues
to be very slow. OF the S105, 600 to be col
lected only $4,000 has been paid in up-to
date. Taxes become delinquent one week
from tomorrow.
The Christmas-tree of the Alameda Flower
Mission for the poor children Of the city will
be held next Saturday in Blanding Hall.
The hall. which is located on Webb avenue,
near Park street, will be open next Tues
day to receive donations from the tree.
a private sewer, which was laid about
two years ago by proDerty-owneis on High
street, was torn up to make room for the
new sewer, which has just been laid by
public contract. 1t is the intention of the
City Trustees not to allow any more private
sewers to be laid on public streets.
A Park-street merchant, who has saloon
In the rear of his store, where card-playing
is INDUCED in. has been arrested for the
violation OF city ordinance prohibiting
gambling. The complaint was sworn to by
man named Macon, who is said to be act
ing in the interests of the Alameda Home
Protective Association.