The morning call., 1894-10-09

keliey's lieutenant. j. n. Railtou, a tailor. on a
misdemeanor charge. Railton was immedi-
ateiy arratgned before Judge Wood ana
plead not guilty. de will be tried by jury
on December TO-
Oficer Scanlon was also present in the Police
Court, and was not a bit disc0ncerted by the
scowlng faces In the lobby. j. n. Raiion bad
sworn TO complaint charging him with as
Sault with deadly weapon. and when Prose
cutting Attorney Melvin had concluded The
reading of the complaint ScanlOn asked to have
his case continued until he could consult with
an attorney. His re0uest was granted and
Judge Wood continued the case TO October 10.
when 1t will be fixed for trial.
Should Have Passed Year Ago.
An ordinance was introduced by Councilman
Dalton at the Council meeting last nlghT. which
will in measure lessen bridge disasters In
and about Oakland.
The ordinance was one compelling all trains
to come TO full stop within 300 feet of draw
bridges and before crossing the same.
Ii was rushed through 10 second reading.
Smell being absent.
This is the identical ordinance which was iu-
troduced In the Council by Mr.. Dalton year
ago, In Septe mber, 1893, and which was then
defeated. 1t was about the time OF the railroad
agitation, and certain members of tie Council
thought at the time that the railroad was al
ready sufficiently hampered by adverse legis-
laton. AT any rate the ordinance was beaten.
Had it prevailed, in all likelihood there would
have been no accident al Webster street on
TUES day ldSt
The Council also passed four resolutions
each appIopriating s499. for the proposed
wharf ana approaches at the foot Of Grove
street. The Board OF Public Works Is ordered
to 20 ahead with the work. This Is a notable
move, as 1t makes the first break In the wall
the railroad company has built about Oakland
and mas Kept unbroken for so many years.
To Reduce Expenses.
The Piedmont Consolidated Cable Company
wants to borrow some more money. Several OF
the bOndhoders yesterday peutioned the Su-
! perior Court for permission to change the mo-
tive power on that part OF the road from the
! pOwer-house 10 Piedmont from cable TO cleo
tricity. The petitioners assert that the change
can be made for $4,000 aud that it will save
| SO so day, or $1,000 year.
Besides this the UOndholders want to buy
back the rolling stock OF the road which was
sold by the Sheriff several months ago TO sat
| lsfy judgments for S23.6S0 SO, and in order TO
/ do this and make the contemplated change In
the system, they want the court to sanction the
negotiation of loan of S32 500. The petition
will be heard on October 10.
Senator White in Oakland.
United States Senator Stephen NJ. White Will
| be in Oakland on Monday next, ana will on
that night open the camDagn for the county
/ presided over by w. w. F0Ote.
Arrangements are being made for Demo-
cratic barbecue at san Lorenzo Grove on Sat
urday next and efforts are being made 10 have
James III. Budd, the candidate for Governor,
| present.
Wanted Cheap Coffin.
| DIR. q. b. ADAMS a WeiI-knOwn Oakland
| physican died at his residence at 13O7 Eighth
! street on Sunday Of fatty degeneration of The
heart. He was native of Syracuse, New York,
! and SO years OF age.
Before his death. approaching his condition,
| DIR. Adams gave directions as to the disposition
| OF his remains. He said he wished To be ere.
| mated. stating that it was his desire that the
| coffin in which his remains should be conveyed
! to Cypress Lawn must not cost TO exceed So.
! Only two persons named by him were 10 be per-
mitted to be present.
MiIchrfst Goes East.
Robert Milchrist, the Elmhurst merchant
VINO was reported as missing, it appears has
really left he has gone East.
He sold ou his general merchandising busl-
He left The final settlement of his affairs, how
/ ever In the hands OF his wife and Postmaster
| SimontOB, and The latter says that there is
| sufficient outstanding TO settle all accounts.
Stabiemen Incorporate.
| The Nevada stables were INCORPORATED yes
| terdav with X. Il. Hollingsworth, Peter Lassen.
| +. Nj. Hollingsworth, N. 4. Rigney and Z. G.
Rlgpey as directors. The purpose of the In
| CORPORATION Is 10 carry on general livery and
sale business. The capital stock is $4,000, OF
| which $4,000 has already been subscribed.
Notes.
George Savage, one Of the pickpockeis ar.
rested for stealing n purse containing S110
| from Mrs. Matilda Widenbold at the broad
gauge mole. was yesterday held TO answer by
| $1,000
Registration clerks have been named By
| County Clerk Crane TO be In attendance at the