The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-16
FAILED TO AGREE.
The Board of Works Contest Still I'm
settled.

settled.
Incumbents in public offices which are
at the disposal of the Board of Public
Works, and their friends, were all
agog with expectation yesterday when
il was learned that the four Judges
of the Superior Court were sitting
in bank considering the contest for seats in
the board, but they were doomed to remain
in suspense for another forty eight hours.
The final briefs of the attorneys on
both sides we're handed in yesterday, but
though the matter was discussed for
several hours no conclusion was arrived at,
and the case went over until tomorrow.
A decision by tomorrow evening is prac-
tically certain. for the Judges begin their
vacation then, and it has been agreed
among them to settle the contest before
leaving for their annual rest.
Should the old board De victorious and
regain The seats from which it was Ousted
by those who now hold the reins of power
i is believed that few if any changes will
lie made in the city departments, out
should the new board come out triumphant
the changes will be sweeping and new
set of city officials will go into office.
Louis Schaffer, the incompetent Chief of
Police. Chief LaWton of the Fire Depart
ment and many minor officials are certain
10 go, removals which will result in many
changes in subordinate positions.
Regretted the Theft.
Oakland's growing population contains
one young person who desires to follow
the straight and narrow path and believes
il beginning at the small end.
Though the principal or any one else
connected with the Franklin School never
knew it pad OF practice paper was pur-
Joined from the school years ago, and the
youthful hand which went astray has just
penned confession of the theft and made
reparation.
Principal Chandler received letter in a
hand which bespoke youth and no great
experience in chirography few days ago
and on opening it silver dime dropped
out. This is the note he peruSed:
Tor? ! once took about that amount of brown
scratch paper from the school. This was about
seven years ago, but it has bothered me since
because didn't return 1t or confess it. Yours,
ctc., 4 FORMER PUPIL.
The handwriting was that of boy or
girl about 10 years of age, but there was
nothing about the letter to indicate who
the writer might be. The postmark indi-
Gated that its writer still lived in Oakland.
Mr.. Chandler had not the slightest re-
membrane of any such loss, but IS CRATE
full to think that former pupil should
as to confess, even anonymously.
The letter and coin were turned over to
Superintendent of Schools McClymonds,
who will keep them as memento of the
good accomplished by attending the public
schools.
New Daily Paper.
AS a result of the introduction of type
setting machines on the local press of Oak.
land, a cooperative publishing company
MAJ no nf
ulistic tendencies will soon be launched.
The printing company will be known as
the Industry Publishing Company, taking
its name from Industry" the paper to be
issued. j. a. Colquhoun, well-known
local journalist; Aaron Bretz, ex-Assem-
blyman, and Peoples party leader; Percy
b. Preble, Frank j. Gregory. John p. Bass.
John NJ. Colquhoun. Charles Beach and
w. W. Thompson will compose the COM
pany. The officers are: A. Bretz, presi-
dent; John NJ. Colauhoun, vice. PRESIDENT
Frank j. Gregory, secretary: Percy B.
Preble, treasurer; j. A. Colquhoun, bust
ness manager.
The editorial management of Industry
will be in the hands of A. Bretz and P. B.
Preble. The new company has been sue
cessful in securing number OF items i'll
the city printing list for the ensuing year.
Sued for Heavy Damages.
w. P. Burke has brought suit against
Harriet w. r. Strong for $50 $50 on account
of alleged unlawful arrest for embezzle-
ment. Two separate causes of action are
stated by the plaintiff, one on account of
the charge lodged in the Police Court,
which was dismissed at its first hearing,
and the other by reason OF that made be-
fore the Grand Jury, upon which an indict-
ment was returned, and DIR. Burke was
tried and acquitted. The trouble all grew
out of the removing of furniture. 1t seems
that the plaintiff removed some furniture
belonging to Mrs. Strong out OF building
which ne had rented from second party,
who did not know that Mrs. Strong was in
possession of the place. To set all matters
straight the doctor wants SIS, $50 on the
first and $25, 500 on the second.
Mayor Davic Disappointed.
Mayor Davie is very much disappointed
at the action of the Board of Health in
overthrowing his calculations regarding
the patronage of the board, and does not
hesitate to express his sentiments in the
matter.
II have appointed nine Republicans SO
far" he said, land thus far they have ex-