The San Francisco call., 1895-11-14
THEY RAN AHEAD OF TIME,
Alameda Railroad Men Feel
the Iron Hand of
Discipline.
The Republican County Committee
to Meet on December 2 to
Fill Vacancy.

ALAMEDA, Nov. 13.-The iron hand of
the Southern Pacific has been felt among
the employees of the narrow gauge local
road. An engineer, conductor, fireman
and brakeman were told to take a holiday,
all on account of little misunder-
standing. The westbound local must wait
until the eastbound train has made the
curve at the old Haight property, as there
is only single track. The train of the
offending conductor ran ahead of time.
met the approaching train, and had to
back so as to allow the other to pass. OF
course there was no damage, but affairs of
this kind have to be reported to head.
quarters, and when this was done the bows
were "laid off," Whether their discharge
is maj or not the railway men would very
much like to know. Rumors are abroad.
OF course, but nothing definite is known
a Sad Death.
The death of Robert Ros setter was a pc.
cullarly sad one. Deceased was a son of
Mrs. Winifred and the late John Fl. Ros-
setter and was not quite twenty years old.
Three weeks ago he was seized with tv-
phold malaria and before his friends knew
of his condition he was dead He will be
buried tomorrow from ST. Domlnic's
Church, San Francisco.
Paved SchOolyards.
The yards of the Porter and Longfellow
schools are to be covered with bifumin
GUS pavement, while solid stone sidewalks
viii be laid around the Longfellow and
Wilson schools. The contract was awarded
TO the Pacific Paving Company, and Albert
hynoch was appointed as superintendent
at So per day.
Church Event.
Ta6iac of ( br;ot Cbnrcb oro
gagged in making preparations for sale OF
fancy and useful articles on Friday and
Saturday, December and Z. There will
be several attractions, including chicken
dinner on the evening of the 9th and cold
luncheon on Saturday.
A ChalIepge.
The Oakland Whist Club has challenged
the Ell Nido Club of Alameda to play re-
turn game of whist, TO take place at the
Ell Nido's parlors two weeks from last
night. The Ell Nido gained victory by
eight points over the sister club some time
ago.
Club of Nations.
The Club of Nations has been reorgan-
lied with large IN embership. The first
meeting will be held at the home of Miss
Elizabeth Westgate. I'LL Paru street, to-
morrow evening, and the nation to be rep
resented will be Japan.
Assistant Engineer Appointed.
Al V. Fisher has been appointed to the
position of assistant engineer and collector
of the eectric-light works. Until recently
Fisher was deputy in the County Cle-k's
office. He will be required to give bond
IN the sum of $1,000
No Case.
Annie Jones, arrested on charge of
petty larceny preferred by Mrs. M. Zeisser.
appeared before Justice Morris last even
ing and was discharged, the evidence be-
ing insufficient to convict.
Republican County Committee.
A meeting of the Republican County
Committee will be held on December to
elect a successor to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of J. G. Mccall of Oak
land.
Tidal Canal Bridge.
The contract for painting the tidal canal
bridge, at the foot of Park street, has been
awarded by the Government to Al Wood.
well-known painter of Oakland.