The San Francisco call., 1897-06-25
A DAIRYMBN's MEETING.
They Discuss New Legislation for
Diseased Cattle.

They Discuss New Legislation for
Diseased Cattle.
OAKLAND, CAL, June 24-There was
mysterious meeting of dairy men tonight
at Dania Hall. No one would say by
whose authority the meeting was called
and the doors were kept locked. At the
closed it was learned that about forty
dairymen were present and that there was
great lack OF harmony among them. The
purpose OF the meeting was to conside
the proposed legislation regarding testing
cows for tuberculosis The dairymen de-
clared that they were not fighting the
Board of Health, but that they were taking
steps for mutual protection against any
uuj Just actions by officials.
A com miltee WAS appointed to report
on the best manner of permanently or
ganizing, and they will present their
views at tie next meeting.
Tne action of the Supervisors in re-
scinding the ordinance passed some weeks
ago has considerably netlled the Oakland
Board of Health. A very elaborate Or
dinanee is now with the City Council and
It's final passage was assured, but as it de-
pended on the county officials to q certain
extent it has now been nullified and will
have to be reconstructed. The crusade
against diseased cows is now being
warmly contested on both sides and the
dairy men are rejoicing that the Super
visors are with them and against the city
officials.
To Divide the Silva Tract.
OAKLAND CAL, June 24-The cele-
brated Silva Tract near this city has
been divided up into forty one-acre lots
and will be sold at auction next Saturday
afternoon by the Laymance Real Estate
and Investment Company. The sale is to
close theestate of Frank Silva, deceased,
IN whose name the property stood. Every
acre of land is 10 be sold TO the highest
bidder without limit or reserve, as the ad-
ministratrix has only about sixty days In
which to raise a large sum OF money. The
proposed electric road between Oakland
and San Leandro and Haywards runs
through the tract. On the daY Of the sale
p special train will leave Seventh and
Washington streets at 1880 P. N. over the
San Leandro and Haywards Electric Rail,
way.
OAKLAND, CAL. June 24-District At
tofney Shook has advised superintendent
of Schools Garlick, in reply 10 the latter s
letter of inquiry, that on the Sling of
proper notice with the Secretary of State
by the city authorities the School Board s
cease to exist; that all contracts made
prior to that date are binding; that the
part of Emery school dis rict annexed to
Emeryville for school purposes becomes q
part of the Oakland School Department
that all funds due the districts annexed
20 TO The city; that any portions of dis
trIcts lett out of the annexation get The
funds due that district; that Oakland
assumes The indebted ness of the school
districts and that there is no law to sub
tract the census of the Emery school
district, which was added TO Emeryville,
and add it to the Oakland school census.
FOote to Preside.
OAKLAND, CAL, June 24.-The ar
range ments for the Bryan reception in
this city are progressing rapidly. 1t is
expected that w. w. Foote will preside
and George w. Baker head the recep-
tion conn M .ttee. 1t has not yet been de-
cided where the meeting Will be held.
The racetrack, Lincoln plaza and the lake
front have been suggested. but the first
named is favored By the majority of those
interested.
OAKLAND, CAL, June 24-Mayor w.
r Thomas has selected E. H. Morgan,
formerly secretary for Mau, Sadler & Co.,
as city expert. He will take up the work
where LETT off by ex-City Expert Charles
Alexander, who served under ex-Mayor J.
L. Davie.
Corporation Yard.
OAKLAND, CAL, June 4.-City En-
gineer Cleme mt is starting the agitation
for new corporation yard for the city, in