The morning call., 1891-07-15
ACROSS THE BAY.
Annexation Carries by a Large
Majority.
Death Of Captain John W. Miller-An Anus.
ing 0ne-sided Case-sengalonga Is
Sorry He Did It.

Captain John Winthrop Miller. pio-
neer, died yesterday at his residence, f4o4
Adeline street, Oakland. at the age OF 81
years. Captain Miller first entered San
Francisco Bay in 1874, then being on a
whaling vessel. BE returned in 1S49 perma-
nently to reside in California. He lived for
time in San Francisco, and then moved to
Oakland, where he has continuously resided
for twenty years. Surviving him are a
widow, one son, w. A. Miller, three
daughters, the eldest of whom is married.
The funeral services will be held tomorrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the residence.
IN FAVOR OF ANNEXATION.
At the annexation election yesterday only
about a one-fourth vote was cast, the total
being inside of the city limits 1866 and in
the outside territory 20. OF the vote inside
1905 were for annexation and 261 against 1t.
In the outside territory there were 10 votes
in favor of annexation and only against it.
The election was held under the Australian
ballot system, but the booths were very
temporary affairs of canvas and were set
out on the sidewalk, in some instances
thirty feet away from the polling-place, aud
were not constructed at all like the Austria
liam booths. The result OF the election
gives general satisfaction.
A oNE-sIDED CASE.
An amusing thing occurred in Depart
ment of the Alameda County Superior
Court yesterday, Judge Henshaw presiding.
Some time ago the Consumers Yeast and
Vinegar Company, a corporation having
works On Peralta street, West Oakland, was
held in the Oakland Police Court to ems wer
the charge of maintaining nuisance, and a
number Of ladies living near who testified as
witnesses were outspoken against the con-
eern. Two or three contlnuances were had
and the case was set about six weeks ago
fol yesterday. About two weeks ago Gen.
eral Solomon, the attorney for the defense.
received notice that certain witnesses had
been subpenaed, and on looking over the
names he found that all his witnesses had
been served. Surprising that his clients
had attended to the matter, he paid no
more attention to it. He was greatly sur
prised when, after examining one witness
really for the prosecution, Assistant District
Attorney Frick, who was conducting the
case for the people, called one after another
of his witnesses. 1t dawned upon Sdlcmen
that the prosecution had made mistake
and subpenaed the witnesses of the defense
for the prosecution. He cross-exanined
item and never let on After four or five
witnesses had been examined the Court
wanted to know how many more witnesses
the District Attorney had that would testify
as those examined. He said he did not
know, but at any rate he would rest his case.
The Court advised him he might as we'll.
General Solomon said he would also rest his
case and ask for dismissal of the charge.
This was granted. The District Attorney
and number OF angry women who wanted
10 testify, but were not subpenaed, will
learn from HE CALL to-day, for the first
time, why the defense escaped so easy and
why the people had no case.
HE Is REPENTANT NOW.
Tho Italian Gioyapni CarionIopua ho
shot at DR.. George j. Augur few even-
ings since, states that he is sorry for what
he did. He says he was worn out from
watching at the bedside Of the boy, and was
not really in his right mind when he fired
the pistol. He says he does not believe that
the doctor killed his son, but on the other
hand did all he could professionally to save
his life. He says no one could regret the
child's death more than lie does.
The second class of the Oakland Normal
Training School opened in the chapel of the
First Presbyterian Church last evening with
thirty-tive members. Professor ID. P.
Haynes OF the Free Baptist Church was
chosen as Chairman, Mrs Reed as Secretary
and DR.. Ledyard as Treasurer.
The charge against Daniel Barry of Liver
more, preferred ten days ago, did not stick.
a new charge was preferred yesterday and
he was rearrested. He still claims the pres
ecution Is for the purpose of collecting
debt II is said he win bring a suit against
the parties lor damages Tor false lmprlS0n-
meut as soon as he gets out.
Arrangements have finally been perfected
with the electric road that the tramp house
will be allowed to cross its tracks at Tea.h
and Franklin streets. The contractor, Sew
ell, has agreed to pay all expenses OF cutting
and replacing the wires, and it is to be done
during the night stop of the cars.
WHO PAYS TRANSPORTATION?
Mary Ann Lader, the incorrieible fifteen
year-old girl sentenced to the Whittier Re-
form School for four years, is in jail in Oak
land for the reason that the law emits to say
how the transportation fees shall be paid.
The Sheriff declines to take her down until
he is sure he will receive the transportation
charges.
The old Halverson warehouse on tie
marsh, near Melr0se, was destroyed by
fire yesterday. Years ago boats landed
and were loaded and unloaded at the ware
house. IL had been vacant and out OF use
for several years.
1t is reported that gentleman recently
from New York was robbed by two foot
pads on the Eighth-street bridge, across the
estuary, on Saturday evening last.
The harness-store OF Oliver Emlay & Sens
has been attached by a San Francisco firm.
and the firm will probably be forced into
insolvency.
There was no complaint filed against w.
III. Ayers, the poll-taX collector and he was
discharged yesterday.
Alameda.
A total of twenty-one saloon licenses has
been granted, bringing to the city revenue
Of Sl0.500 per annum. Last year thirty
four saloon licenses were issued
The Poundmaster has employed two ex-
pert dog-catchers from Oakland to assist
him, and since Monday they have Iassuoed
about sixty untagged dogs. The city pays
the Poundmaster 81 so for each dog he kills.
The "gentlemen's night of the Olympic
Club will take place this evening. Most of
the events will be boxing contests.
The matter Of increasing the salary of the
City Recorder is under consideration of the
City Trustees The salary at present is
only $40 per month. and it is proposed to
raise it to $50 or $75.
City Clerk Milingt0n, who has been quite
Ill. is slowly improving, but it may be sew
eral days yet before he can attend to the
duties of his Office.
The City Marshal notified yesterday morn
ing all the saloon-keepers who were refused
a license not to sell or give away any liquor.
under penalty OF arrest. Evidence of yio
latng the ordinance was secured against
J. S. Busch and Charles Schuy, and war
rants for their arrest are to be issued.
Busch will fight his case, and will take an
appeal from the Recorders Court to the
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