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VIOLATED THEIR OATHs.
The Queer Affidavit of Three Police
Court Jurymen in the Boman
Case.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALI
908 Broadway Feb 10

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALI
90S Broadway, Feb. 10.
@. n. Boman, convicted in the Police
Court by jury of having battered Mrs
Montgomery, nurse, when she went to
his house to collect her bill, has O. novel
plea on which he is basing his motion for
new trial. The case has been stubbornly
contested by both sides from the very start.
When the case was called for the passage
of sentence the attorney for the defense
made motion for new trial, and in sup
port OF the motion presented the following
affidavit:
Henry E. Winslow, Charles L. Wines aud f.
Slcotti. being duly sworn, each for himself de-
poses and says: That he was one of the jurors
before whom the above-named cause was tried
in the Police Court of the city of Oakland ;
that after hearing the evidence in said cause
ana the instructions given by the court and
upon retiring to the jury-room he was of the
opinion and belief that the defendant was not
guilty OF the offense with which he was
charged; that he voted mot guilty. and for
The dismissal of said above-nam defendant;
that after several ballots were taken one of
the jurors in said cause stated that he would
remain all night before he would agree to an
acquittal, and believing that the Jury
would be kept all night, and not wanting to
remain locked up all night, he voted for the
conviction for the sole purpose of getting out
OF the jury-room. believing that the recon-
mendation TO the mercy OF the court would in
sure sentence OF not more than $50 TO $50.
Judge Wood denied the motion for
new trial, saying that iurymen who would
sign such an affidavit as the one just read
ought to be thoroughly ashamed of them
selves. Continuing, the Judge said the
evidence In the case was almost sufficient
to have held the defendant for felony.
However. he would take into considera-
ton the recommendation of the jury for
mercy and also the defendants family
and would not give the limit OF the law,
which was six months imprisonment. He
then imposed fine of $3.50 or 125 days in
jail. A notice OF appeal to the Supreme
Court was filed at once.
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VOTING PRECINCTS.
Supervisors Increase Them From 90 to
121.

Supervisors Increase Them From 90 to
121.
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 10. - The Board
of Supervisors this afternoon rearranged
the voting precincts of the county and
inceased the number by twenty-five. The
report of the special committee appointed
for that purpose was type-written docu-
ment of sixty-one pages, and occupied the
clerk an hour and q half in reading it.
The additional precincts are located as
follows: Brooklyn Township 2, Eden 1,
Oakland 2, Murray 1, Washington L; Oak
land City-First Ward 1, Second 2, Seventh
2; Alameda 4, Berkeley 6.
A resolution was adopted changing the
Supervisorial lines between districts 4
and 5-Messrs. Pelouze and Johnston-so
as to agree with the boundary lines of
wards in Berkeley, as formed by the re-
Gently adopted charter.
The vote for the formation of the Ade-
line sanitary district was canvassed, and
the result announced as thirty-three for
and FIVE against. The following were de-
clared elected: Sanitary assessor, ". C.
Moran; sanitary trustees-E. A. Thomp-
son, o. B. Caldwell, L. E. Towne, G. ".
Shesom and Z. ]. Pullen.
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HISTORY OF A DAY.
Alameda County Happenings Told in
Brief Chapters.

Alameda County Happenings Told in
Brief Chapters.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL
90s Broadway, Feb. 10.
A decree of final dis'ribu ton was made to-
day In the estate of Charles H. I. Meyer.
Henry Meyers, charged with snatching a
diamond from his fathers shirt front, was dis
charged, as the father refused TO swear 10
complaint.
Mrs. Elmira Latten OF Alvarado was brought
to the County Jail to-day to be examined as 10
her sanity. She was arrested on complaint OF
her husband.
The twenty-three Chinese tan players for
teited their bail this morning, which In total
amounted to $3.50. The evidence against
twenty OF them was uncertain.
Mary G. Rogers and Amelia Sawyer, the two
young Portuguese women charged with shop
lifting are very anxious to forfeit bail. Their
cases have been set for trial by jury on 1nurs-
day.
Judge Greene to-day granted Mrs. Kate Edith
Kirkham, widow, OF the late GeneTai eaen II H. W.
Kirkham, family allowance OF 5000 on ap-
Wheeler. 49,
The divorce suit of Annie K. Baroteau against
her husband, Alfred A. Barotean, was set for
trial on April % by Judge Ogden to-day, on
motion of the PLAINTIFF attorney, Thomas f.
Garrity.
mThe Board of Police and Fire Commissioners
met this afternoon for the purpose OF petition
three horses and 5000 feet of hose for the Fire
Department
The biggest calendar on record in the Police
Court was called by Clerk Crawford this morn
ing Fifty-six cases were on the docket and all
except the charges against the boy safe-eraek-
ers were disposed of by IL O'Clock.
special meeting Of the stockholders of the
Oakland Consolidated Railroad Company will
be held tomorrow at the Office of the concern
for the purpose of electing a successor to the
late John w. Coleman, who was director OF
the company.
The estate of the late Edward NJ. Norris has
been appraised at $40, ,042. The property con-
sists of $40, 900 trust in the hands of William
G. Henshaw, left Norris by his mother, Mary
j. Evoy, and a few personal effects. The trust
funds will go TO Norris children.
Oakland, American and Fraternity Councils
Nos. g. and 81, Young Mems Institute have
issued neatly engraved invitations, containing
a handsome vienette of Washington, to the cel-
ebration of Washlngton's birthday, which is to
be held in the Exposition building on the even
ing OF the 22d inst.
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ALAMEDA REO|STR|CTED.
There Will Now Be Thirteen
Voting Precincts Instead
of Nine.
The New City Hall to Be Formally
Opened To-Day-Charity Ball
Tonight.

ALAMEDA, CAL, Feb 1O.-The people
of Alameda are considerably interested in
the fact that the Board of County Super
visors have redistricted the city by voting
precincts. Heretofore there have been
nine precincts. Now there will be thirteen.
Formerly some of the precincts were so
large that all those entitled to vote could
not cast their ballots, the rush at the last
being so large that they could not all get
their votes in before the hour for closing.
Then the counting would be greatly de-
layed. Some of the old precincts have
been cut in two. The new precincts are
bounded as follows: No. THAT portion
of the city east of Versailles avenue; .
that part between Versailles and Park
and south of Central avenue; 3-between
Versailles and Park and north of Central
4-between Park and Walnut, north OF
Central. 5-between Park and Walnut
south of Central 6-between Walnut and
Chestnut, south of Central; 7-between
Walnut and Chestnut, north of Central:
s--between Chestnut and Paru, north of
Central; 9-between Chestnut and Paru.
south of Central; 10--between Paru and
Paru and Ninth, north of Santa Clara ::
12-alI between Ninth AMI Sixth streets !;
13-all west of Sixth street.
City Hall Formally Opened.
ALAMEDA, CAL, Feb. 10.-To-dav the
new City Hall will be thrown open to the
general public. All the officials are in
stalled in their offices. No formalities
will be gone through to-day, but from o
A. M. to P. NJ. the public of Alameda is
invited to go through the big building and
see how well their servants have done
with their money in erecting municipal
home.
All of the offices will be open for in
spection and all the officials will be on
duty The formal exercises will take place
Thursday night, and will wind I'D with
ball in the big room designed for the pub
lie library.
Patriotic Entertainment.
ALAMEDA, CAL, Feb. f0.-The local
council of the Young Mems Institute are
going to get up patriotic celebration of
Washington's birthday, and give a public
entertainment in Armory Hall. A mu-
steal and literary entertainment, with ap-
propriate patriotic features and OF free ad-
mission, will be prepared. There is a
great deal of talent in the local ranks of
The order. Those having it in charge are
P. A. kearney, Frank Haley Jr, and
George II. Burkhardt.
The Charity Ball.
ALAMEDA, CAL, Feb. 10.-The charity
ball takes place at Armory Hall this even
ing. The large hall will be handsomely
decorated for the occasion. The bali
promises to be as great social feature as
it has in the past, II not more SO. Fred
sisted by S. M. Haslett. w. F. Chipman,
c. ]. Youngberg, Roy Whitney and DR..
G. G. Dennis.
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wILMERpING SCHOOL.
Oaklanders Confident the Regents Will
Accept Their Subscription.


Accept Their subscription.
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 10-The citizens
OF Oakland feel confident tonight that the
Regents of the University OF California
will accept the $4,000 subscribed for the
purpose of purchasing a site for the Will
merding Industrial School and locate it in
this city. They feel that the fact that the
money is to be used in securing the site
which the regents favor is better than a
site.
Senator Perkins, in letter to ex-Mayor
Davis regarding the school, saws he had
many conversations with Mr.. WiImerding
during the latter's life, and among other
things that gentleman said was:
Il am deeply in sympathy with the OBJ
ject OF this scheme. If my business enter
prises had turned out better I would have
been in position to have built school
for manual training and endowed it. and
it would have been located in Oakland
However, l will cheerfully subscribe. 7
think that the plan OF popular subscrip-
tions rather than asking few to give all
the money IS wise one, for every one
will see the value of the enterprise.
Partners Three Times.
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 10.-Gibson &
Whltmore, the attorneys, have dissolved
partnership by mutual consent, and here
after the members will handle business in.
dividually. This is tho third partnership
which has been broken between these two
gentlemen, who are great personal friends
since they were first associated in 1873.
They were partners from the year
1873 to 1888. Later they again formed
partnership and worked together for sew
eral years only to separate again. Two
years ago they formed the present rela-
lions Both agree thai it is a mutual
separation on business grounds They
have not as yet decided as to how their
present business shall be separated or as
to opening separate offices.
White Does Not Worry.
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 10.-The suit of
Ernest H. Frost against Sheriff C. B. White
for $4,000 damages is giving that official
very little worry. Frost claims he was
illegally arrested by Deputy Sheriff Adam
land train bound for Portland. Jailer Lane
refused to lock Frost up when he was
brought 20 the Jail. The suit will be de-
Tended by the Southern Pacific Company,
as Kellner is one of its employees. he is
a Deputy Sheriff by courtesy of the Sheriff's
Office, which has always recognized the
request of the company in that regard.
Want Their Money.
OAKLAND. CAL, Feb. 10.--Fred w.
Lake and his brother, W. B. Lake, filed
statement in the Superior Court to show
their grounds for suit to recover $ll00
from John B. Eldridgc. They claim to
have backed him in mining venture from
which he cleaned up $4,000, but never re-
paid them. The statement shows they
paid him money in sums ranging from 80
cents to $50. running from May Is, 1893, to
October, 1885,.
The Grand Jury.
OAKLAND, CAL. Feb. l0.-T. III. Hew-
ston, the owner OF the horses William Cat
rey and Alexander McCarl stole when they
desired to start out in life for themselves a
lew weeks since, has brought the matter to
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-11
RE|NHAROT IS MANAGER.
He Is Elected to Look After the
Interests of the Berkeley
Football Team.
COLLEGE POLITICS RUN HIGH
Memorial Fund to Prof. ]. H. Rose
wald-College Republican Club.
Interesting News Notes.

BERKELEY, CAL, Feb. 1o.-George F.
Relnhardt was elected football manager of
the University of California team for the
season of SO to-day after one of the hard
est fought political battles in the annals
OF the university. He carried the election
against his only opponent. Frank P Tay-
lor, by majority of 81 votes, 749 in all
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Stanford avenue, near Dwight way, went
to his establishment he found the window
at the back of the store shattered and a
quantity of machinist's tools missing.
From the articles stolen it is presumed
that the thieves intend using them to ply
their trades, as a most careful selection
had been made
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-11

Our second war with Great Britain be-
gan June Is, 1912, aud ended February II,
1915. 1t involved the enlistment of All, So
volunteers and the services of $1,000
reculars
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-11
AUCTION SALES.
IN AUCTION SALE.

nlN - 0 = ~ 0.HDE1' H3X
HEALl'S STOCKYARD, 18th and Harrison ats
THURSDAY, Feb. l3, at IL O'Clock A. M
80 Head OF Horses; Pair Nice Black Horses well
broke, weight from 1900 TO 14OO bs: several
Matched Teams for express wagons or general
work, well broke; Wagons and Harness: Trot-
ters, can trot better than minutes, weight from
100 TO 1900 lbs; / Bay Mare. stands 1e hands
high, well broke. single or double lady can drive
years old, has record 2:l7, sound. This stock
must be sold, as parties ming need money and
are willing to sacrifice.
s. L. DANIELS, AuctIoneer.
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Rnildersy Gnntrants.

Lillian r. and X. L. Lilenthal with Isaac Ander-
son TO erect two-Story building on n line of VAL
le1o street. 20 w OF Cough; $635O
JACOB and Peter Schaefer with w. W. Rednall to
erect twoStory building on W line of Belvedere
street, 13b n of Frederick; S369O
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-11
Mrs. Bush Here,

BERKELEY, CAL. Feb. 1o.-Mrs. Abb
gail Bush, the first woman's suffrage presi-
dent in the United States, is visiting
friends in Berkeley. Their meeting was
held in 1s47 IN Rochester, N. Y. mrs.
Bush is now 86 years old and in good
health.
Work Of Petty Thieves.
BERR ELEY, Call. Feb. 1o.-When w.
n. Gutzman, who keeps a repair-shop on
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-11
Baseball Challenge.

BERKELEY, CAL, Feb. 1O.-The base
ball management of the State University
has received challenge from st. Marv's
College of San Francisco to play match
game on the 22d inst The Varsity team
has not yet been selected, and in conse-
quence, if the challenge Is accepted one of
the class teams will have to be sent.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-11

According to a hygienist the tenants of
the first and second floors of house enjoy
the longest life.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-11

the attention of the Grand Jury. The
boys were released by Justice Lawrence on
the preliminary examination.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-11

paign among the universities and colleges
within his jurisdiction. Its expected that
a delegate from the University of Cali
fornia will be sent to the National College
Convention, to be held in Chicago on April
80.
Glee Club Concerts.
BERKELEY, CAL, Feb. 1O.-The Uni
versity of California Glee Club will give
concert in the Auditorium, San Francisco,
on March 5. The affair is in the hands of
the management of the Columbia Theater.
On February % the club will visit Ukiah.
stopping at Santa Rosa for concert on the
Way uD.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-11
The Grand Jury.

OAKLAND, CAL. Feb. l0.-T. Fl. Hew-
ston, the owner OF the horses William Cat
rey and Alexander McCarl stole when they
desired to start out IN life for themselves
lew weeks since, has brought the matter to
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-17
CASTALIA.

Nov. l3, 1896.
Mrs. A. c. Tatro returned Wednes-
day from her visit in Nebraska.
Burlington agent, Mr.. Manatt is
now enjoying visit from his brother,
S. Manatt.
Miss Blanche Riggs went to Clayton
county last week to assume her duties
as teacher during the winter term.
Mrs. w. X. Riggs was called to Du-
buque Thursday evening on account
of the illness of her sister, Mrs. f. III.
Lambert.
The sleighing parties of the past few
evenings prove how thoroughly our
young people appreciate the early snow
which has fallen.
DIR. Boone has been moving his fur
niture this week into the house which
in the future he will occupy. Mrs.
Boone is expected early in the week.
George Dean, of Ossian, is moving
his family into the house which they
will occupy, in the Buchanan district.
He goes there as teacher during the
winter term.
The summing up of the markings
of the judges, at the silver medal con-
test,of Saturday evening, awarded the
medal to Miss Myrtle Kitteage1. Re-
ceipts for the evening were 5000.
The attendance was small at the
teachers meeting this afternoon. A
large audience however listened to the
exercises of the evening. The program
consisted of music and Rotations fol-
lowed by paper read by Supt. G. O.
Haugen.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-17
FRANKVILLE.
Nov. l3, 1896.

Nov. Is, 1896.
Geo. Bovenizer holds dance in his
hall tonight.
A harness shop was opened here by
Mr.. Ness, of Waukon.
An enjoyable evening was spent at
the leap-year party week ago last
Tuesday.
We ali expect good time at the
Pound Social held at the M. E. parson-
age tonight.
Mrs. M. E. Chamberlin is on the
sick list, but we hope she will soon be
about again.
Mr.. Wallace Waters and sister Kate
visited Mr.. Pilgrims family near De
corah last Sunday.
A good many of our farmers arr
husking corn in the snow; but they
don't seemsto care now, as they are re
joicing over the election of Mckinley
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-17
HESPER.

Nov. IA, 1896.
Hunting is favorite pastime.
A. j. Beisley took business trip to
DEBORAH on the 18th.
Mrs. M. Oren Sundayed with Miss
Mae Decker in Preston.
Election is over and coming events
cast their shadows before"
Miss Alice Slack began teaching near
Canton on Monday the 10Th.
f. Beason, of Ironton, Wis, is visit
ing with the family of DR.. Slack.
Miss Elsie Reed, of Burr Oak, was a
recent guest of Mrs. f. l.. Meader.
Miss Louise Nelson entertained Mrs.
Arne Nelson, of Mable, last week.
Jonas Lem. of Wyocena, Wis, is
visiting with b. M. Lein and family.
Mrs. Charles McClintock, of Frank
vile, is spending a week with her
mother, Mrs. Camp.
Mrs. stewart returned 10 nef nome
in DEBORAH, after two weeks visit
with Mrs. M. Nutting.
On account of the weather Hesper
was not largely represented at the
pound social at Rev. Hilburn's, of Burr
Oak, on the 18th.
Word was received on Thursday from
Cresco that Arthur Battey had died
from heart failure. A year from the
same day his sister Eva was taken
away. The Battey family were at one
time residents of Hesper Twp. His
father lives in Oregon. He leaves a
wife and child, who with brothers and
sisters have the sympathy of many
friends.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-17
Notice to Builders.

/ can furnish you all kinds of win
dow stills and door stills for building
purposes at reasonable rates. DEBORAH
Stone Quarry, formerly known as
Steyer's Quarry, furnishes the best
kind of rock, and / will guarantee the
rock to stand all kinds of weather.
Give it trial and am sure you will
be fully satisfied. Call on me and get
prices, etc. GEO. w. HIGGINS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-17
A Bright Boy Wanted.

An active, reliable boy in your town
can make big money each week as
agent for Pennsylvania Grit, the great
family newspaper. Complete novel in
separate pamphlet form with every is
sue. No capital required. No risk.
Papers are sent for sale on commission.
Unsold copies, if any, are returnable.
All done on Saturday. 1000 agents
hustling now. Write quick before
somebody gets ahead of you. Grit
Publishing Company, Williamsport,
Pa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-17
Hello. Stranger.

Go to the DEBORAH Oyster and Chop
House for your Thanksgiving dinner.
Oyster Soup and Roast Turkey will be
on our regular dinner list.
Dinner 20 cents.
p. S. Don't forget the place. No.
2l3 Washington street, opposite Jen-
nisch's blacksmith shop.
III. A. ZERRE, Prop.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-17
Speaking About Blood.

1t is not always necessary to have
Eruptions on the face to show that your
blood needs help. Strengthen it by
using Beggs' Blood Purifier and Blood
Maker, the best and surest cure on the
market. Sold by Brunt & Parman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-17
Bargains for Builders.

A bargain for builders using cut stone.
sell cut stone, window stills, water
table, and all kinds Of cut stones for
building purposes, at less than any
other dealer in northern Iowa. Call
on NJ. G.. Steyer & Son, $40 w. Water
street, across from Lutheran Publish
ing House. 81
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-17
LOCAL ITEMS.

M. III. Merrill went TO SplllVllle
yesterday.
John Welsh was over from Cal
mar yesterday.
Mrs. Ed. O'Toole, of Calmar, was
a DEBORAH visitor yesterday.
j. X. Shaw came home from a
business trip to Owatonna Saturday.
Mrs. JOS. Meyer and two sons, of
Calmar were shopping in town Sester-
day.
All Wool Knit Skirts for 80 cents,
worth 81 .25 at the Schuck Dry Goods
Company.
BE sure and see those Id all wool
blankets for S2.99 at the Schuck Dry
Goods Company.
L. S. Buttles, of Milwaukee, sales
man for Milwaukee hardware house,
Sundayed in the city.
Rev. Palmer, of Cedar Rapids,
preached a good sermon in Unity
CnuICH ouuudy evening
-Wanted-a girl to do general house
work on the Weiser farm. Call on or
address Charles E. Wood. Conover
Iowa. 4O-2
Frank Headington shipped ten car
loads of hogs to Chicago Sunday and
two car loads of cattle yesterday. He
went through with the cattle.
Paul Brorby came down from New
Hampton Saturday and spent Sunday
with his wife at the home of Ed. Lar
son. They went home yesterday.
Mrs. DR.. T. r. Hutchinson, and
baby, of Sioux City, and Mrs. Melvin
of Madison, Wis, came in yesterday
noon for visit with the Hutchinson
family.
There will be quarterly meeting il
the Emmanuel Evangelical church
west of Ridgeway next Sabbath. FL
der j. Knocker, of Cedar Falls, will b,
present.
Information wanted regarding tn
whereabouts of a choice collection o
rabbit feet, crosses of gold and crown
of thorns having great talismanic prop
critics for electing the other fellow
Any information regarding these will
be thankfully received by their lat
owner. w. BRINE,
Salt River.
"A dialect comedian of rare abilit
is Mr.. Gus Heege who will appear a
the Grand Dec. ID, in his new play
IA Yenuine Yentleman," which me
with great success last season. MI
Heege's latest creation is marked i'm
provement on his former efforts. Hi
methods are legitimate and his delight
fully humorous portrayal of the honest
ingenious, phlegmatic Swede is one c
the best comedy creations that has bee
, given TO the stage in many day.
The Cresco papers suggest the al
ranging of lecture course for CrescC
McGregor, Austin and DEBORAH.
capital idea. By this arrangement tn
, best lecturers in the country could b
. obtained and dates could be arrange
: for lectures at these places on evening
/ following each other. The committe
: named for Cresco is Aug. Beadle an
. the pastors of the several churche
We wonld suggest that the High Scho'
enter in correspondence with then
and they might thus secure bette
speakers for the course theyare arans
inc
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-17
Nearly One Thousand Ladies

are now selling those elegant Toilet pre-
parations put up by the PARTISAN
TOILET CO., of Chicago. Agents
wanted all over the u. S. Write for
full directions to 100 Michigan st. In
close stamp for reply. 1912
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-17
For Sale.

The thoroughbred Clydesdale stallion
Honest John, Jr;" sire Honest John
or Real Mackay (1S0l British Clydes-
dale Book dam Nellie (R 50) by
Heather Jock 1883 British Clydesdale
Book Call on or address
l.. j. ANDERSON,
DEBORAH, Iowa.
Cor. Washington and Broadway.