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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07
ALAMEDA TRUSTEES
 TACkLE A TARTAR
OF CITY MAR
 sHAL PRECIPITATES A ROW.
Trustee Brick Claims to Own the Po- lice Department and Says His Colleagues Are Not
 Truthful.

ALAMEDA, Dec. 6-All Alameda is agog at disruption in the Board of City Trustees Trouble has been brewing for some weeks The members fought shy of appointing a new City Marshal for fear that the storm might break forth in all its fury. Action, however, was forced up- on them and with action came the storm. The tempest broke last night at an ex- ecutive session called for the purpose of deciding upon changes in the Police De- partment, made necessary by the resig- nation of Chief Rogers. John Brick, chairman of the police committee, started the fuss by asserting that the patronage belonged to him and that his colleagues on the board should keep quiet and grit their teeth while he made appointments according to his own ideas He closed his end of the row by questioning the veraclty of the other members of the board, and jumping to his feet. shook his fist in the top of his voice: "1 wish you to dis tinctly understand that you are not my friend and never will be-"
 When the secret session was called to order and it's purpose had been stated, Brick was the first to talk.
 II am chairman of the police commit tee,' he said, ''and this appointment be- longs to me. I have been sat, on per- sistently ever since l came on this board, and I have never been treated with any courtesy. Sergeant Conrad. who wants
 
 to vote for him, but he did not even ask me to support him or consult me in the matter"
 Trustees Forderer, Fletter, Clark and Schulte denied that Conrad ever men, toned his ambitions to them.
 'I don't believe you,' shouted Brick "I never was given a chance on this board I have been sighted long enough, and this is the end of 1t. 1 am chairman of the police committee and I will have the appointment of Marshal as well as all police officers"
 Chairman Forderer said that inasmuch as Brick had intimated that his colleagues were liars, it was his opinion that Brick S idea of courtesy was way down. The discussion was reaching @ dangerous ten- sion when the conference broke up. The argument was renewed on the sidewalk in front of the City Hall, but the trustees were led in different directions by their friends before they came to blows.
 Brick favors the appointment of Harry Transue to the office of Marshal while Sergeant Conrad is the choice of the other four members.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07
K|NARD NOW { WANTS JUSTICE
 CLIFF OUSTED Brings Charges of Misconduct. SAYS CLIFF WITHHELD FEES ISSUED ORDERING DE- PENDANT TO APPEAR. Sensational Suit Filed Against Jus tice Whose Term Expires
 With the Close of the
 Year.
SAYS CLIFF WITHHELD FEES
CITATION ISSUED ORDERING DE-
 PENDANT TO APPEAR.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 ID

sos Broadway, Dec. 6.
 A sensational suit was filed in the Su- perior Court this afternoon, wherein c. E. Kinard prays that Justice of the Peace Fred c. Gift be deposed on account of various acts of alleged misconduct in office
 What adds interest to the suit is that it comes almost on the eve of the expira- ton of Justice Gifts term, for on Jan- uary he will be succeeded by either Nor timer Smith or John Stetson. Hence it will be a legal race with Justice Gifts natural relinquishment of office or his busting as goal. At any rate, Superior Judge Ellsworth: late this afternoon issued a citation ordering Justice Gift to appear before him on the morning of December 14 at 10 o'clock. In his complaint Kinard makes a dozen or more charges He al- leges that during April, 1884, the suit of c. E. Kinard vs. F. s. Holt was tried be- fore defendant Gift, who has never rem dered a decision in the case, though Kin ard frequently requested him so to do, and has at all times been ready to pay the s costs. He charges also that the case of John s. Matthews against F. M. Paterson heard April 26, 1893, a decision was rendered November of that year but entered antedated September 6. 1893; that in the case of w. and B. Pegmen vs. H. Hamb, charged with cruelty to anil mals. tried May g. 1898, Gift charged as fees SIS instead of $6
 On October 15, 1897. c. S. Martin was fined $20 for contempt of court. The fine, according to Kinard's complaint was paid to Justice Gift, and entry of the trans action was not made until a year later.
 Plaintiff next alleges that Gift made illegal charge for performing marriage ceremonies, the law allowing but $2, whereas in the following instances de- fendant charged $5 February, 1S9S John Bianchi and Julia Griffin; March l, 1898, George Sanders and Mary Stokes; October IS, 1898, l.. L. Gilstrop and Irene May: September II, 1898, John w.. Stokes and T. J. Massip; June s, 1898, M. W. Byrne and E.. E. Kenlock.
 In conclusion Kinard alleges that de- fendant withheld fines and forfeitures and failed to turn these over to the County Treasurer within the proper time.
 Plaintiff asks for the removal of the defendant as Justice of the Peace and for judgment in the sum of $500 and costs of suit because be was injured as a tax payer.
 At the time of the death of the late Con- stable Koch, who was killed in the Mel rose explosion, Kinard was also prosecut- ing somewhat similar suit against that official.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07
POTTERY NODDED
 BY WOMAN'S HAND
Unusually Fine Display of Decorative China Painting at the California
 Ceramic Art Club Exhibition.

 the Palace Hotel eight
 
 led that the the club had been artistic ability
 of the members crowded all All All to learn % and admire and many remained " purchase
 new feature of years up William 1rean The specimens of this master work all made unique and artistic in shape and bear the impress vases spirit and original executive M % a6y S of the & fair potter ter ~ found specimens worthy @ talent of of the artist of Church style and some exquisite tanards and stems ~ Mrs Theo Gray year excellence in pink borders that extremely feet Thmpon table the finest M bits in the exhibition Miss Phillips the old is perfect and the
 
 Miss Madeline Cashmans exhibit beautiful miniatures Among the things be chosen covered with rich in with borders shaped naoa ug m so reen % ara most s glaze and an at McNamara has Mrs Thomas Indian subjects in which the Roberts exquisite m Mrs E. J. Root daIy studies that are very and Miss Taylor displays some remarkably good flowers Her Some choice violet Perley has of the whole 1nn h @ an ba4 apo % her @ & Iad paste work ana hg exhibit fruit exhibition fin raised gold scroll work and vtoes. exhibition will continue throughout to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07
Late Dr. slater,s Widow Wins

ALAMEDA, Dec. 6.-The board of arbi- tration of the A. o. U. W. has settled in favor of the widow the dispute over the life certificate of the late Dr. Thomas Slater. The widow assigned a portion of the death claim to Philip Seiben, finan- cier of Alameda Lodge No. 5 of which Slater was member. When the drafts arrived the widow refused to recognize the assignment to Seiben. Seiben thereupon charged that Slater was in arrears in his dues to the lodge at the time of his death and that he (Seiben) had concealed the fact from the Grand Lodge out of sympa- thy for his widow. The board of arbitra- tion gave the widow the full amount of ben's claim.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07
OAKLAND'S POLICEMEN
 ARE SEASONED VETERANS
CHIEF FLETCHER COMPLIES HIS
 ANNUAL REPORT.
The Two Youngest Officers Are Aged Twenty-Eight Years Each-Some Who Are Entitled to
 Retirement.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 sos Broadway, Dec. 6.

sos Broadway, Dec. G.
 Age is at present the prevailing char acteristic of the Oakland Police Depart ment, according to the report just pre- pared by Chief Fletcher. Of the sixty members of the department several are over 55 years old. One has reached 72 and another confesses to 62, though 1t is be- lieved he has somewhere forgotten a few years.
 sons; five are from Maine; nine from Ire land; two from Germany; one from Aus tria, and one from Africa. But the lat ter, Officer Wood, is not a colored man.
 There are some officers who, under the law, are subject for retirement, having Shorey has just passed the limit, and has been in the employ of the city but few months short of the exact half of his life. Should Shorey retire now he would receive a pension of s62 50 a month.
 Officer Phillips is also 60 years old and cer Greenwald is 62, but he has only been in the department seventeen years and is not therefore eligible for a pension.
 Chief Fletcher is 62 years old and is still strong and sturdy. He does not come under the same rules as a member of the Police Department in the matter of re- tiring, although he would now receive a pension of $S7 50 should he close his active career.
 The two youngest officers on the force are Sherry and Pardee, who are but 28 years old and comparatively new men.
 This morning the Chief applied to the Police Commissioners to have the police clerk appointed a regular officer. Chief Fletcher said that every Chiefs clerk in the country has the authority of a regu- lar man and as the change means no in- crease of pay it will probably be made. especially as Chief Fletcher informed the board that he can use clerk with a star in many more ways than sitting at a desk.
 Matrimonial Bonds Dissolved.
 OAKLAND, Dec. 6.-Superior Judge Og- den to-day granted Lillie C. BrambalI a divorce from Walter M Bramhall on the ground of habitual intemperance; also a divorce to Josie M. Sears from Antone J. Sears on the ground of willful neglect In the latter case custody of three minor children was awarded to plaintiff who was allowed $25 for attorney fees and s20 monthly alimony.
 Gertrude E. Carmen was also granted a divorce to-day from Charles w. Carmen oni the ground of willful neglect Judge Hall allowed plaintiff to resume her maiden name, Gertrude E. Payne, and no alimony was awarded.
 Boxing at the Reliance.
 OAKLAND, Dec. 6-Wednesday evening the Reliance Athletic Club has fine pro- gramme for its boxing night. There will be two tryouts and two eight-round con- tests for decisions The main events will be as follows: Jack McMahon the clever lightweight, will meet Jimmy Higgins, Alex Greggians' crack pupil, at 12S pounds, and Emil Dahl, who defeated George Gates at the last night given by the club will meet Frank Schuler of the San Fran cisco Athletic Club. Great interest is be- ing taken in these goes and they should be the fastest seen in Oakland to data
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07
Boehmer's Place Burned.

OAKLAND, Dec. 6.-The buildings of Fritz Boehmer's wayside resort near his Frederichsruhe, on the Redwood Canyon road about half a mile above Walter Morosco's new mansion, were burned to the ground last night. The flames con- stunned the saloon, the main two-story building and several other small struc- tures The amount of the loss has not been estimated.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07
Oakland News Items.

OAKLAND, Dec. 6-The fair for the benefit of St. Patricks parish in West Oakland, will close next Saturday night day.
 Robert Boyer, a popular Oaklander, is being tried in the SuiSun court for poach- ing on the preserves. This is the first case of the kind since the Supreme Court handed down it's decision in such cases.
 Fabiola Hospital was generously remem- bered by the charitably inclined this year. 2 and 3, and their number and quality were decidedly numerous, for which the ladies of the association to-day acknowl- edged their thanks.
 Opportunities make brief calls and if you are out they seldom return
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07

QUARTERLY meeting and nomination of officers of the Austrian Benevolent NsSx#>. Society will be held WEDNESDAY 5sEtN9 EVENING, Dec. 7. at their hall. 413 5Es4G Sutter st. By order *Ssso
 M. SCANATICH. President. A. CONNICH, Secretary MEET and buy that $50 diamond ring of UNI GLE HARRIS. 15 Grant ave.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07

YOUNG man with experience in iewelry busi- ness; must be we'll recommended. Call room 40S Parrott building. between 11-12 a. m: watchmaker preferred.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07

GOOD steady lunch waiter wanted. Call after o'clock a. m., southeast corner Fremont and Howard sts
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07
SITUATIONS wANrED-continuea-

YOUNG Swede wishes situation as porter janitor or watchman. Address F. Ill, o MOntgofnery ave
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07

BooTBLACK wanted at 2S9 California st. in barber shop.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07

GOOD competent barber wanted for country place. sS per week and found; single, sober and steady man. Address box 381, Call office
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07

IMMEDIATELY, by desirable parties, part of house furnished rooms for housekeeping; must be very central; not to exceed SIS. Box 3S0, Call office.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07

JAPANESE schoolboy wants situation in tne city; do plain cooking; has references; speahs good English. Box 14S6, Call office.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07

wANTED-A lunch waiter. 1T Washington
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-07
HELP WAN-ED-Cont,nuea.

 WANTED = Second cook. $40; night cook. $40; cook, Slo q week; waiter, country German around a nursery. SIS; French boy, $l5; French couple on a ranch, S35, etc. AN DRIES. 316 Stockton st.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-03-16
THE NEwsP APERI LAW.
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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-03-16
No. Sj2.
FRESHMAN GETS A LESSON.
Rryn Mnwr Girls Tcnch n SportIve
Harvard Youth Manners.

A Chicago young man in Cambridge
found recently that he could not make
iun of the women'S colleges with inl-
punity. In his letters to mis- sister, re-
ports the Chronicle of that city, lie had
spoken of her college as an incubator
several times and said he wondered
when the chicks would hatch and if
they would take a postgraduate in
brooder. His sister didn't care much
for that sort of thing from Il brother
who was only freshman himself, albeit
Harvard freshman. nor did the other
Bryn Mawr girls, to whom she repeated
his remarks.
On the day of the receipt of letter
from him saying he was coming down
to inspect the apparatus" the mem
bers of his sisters class held n meeting
in her room. On his arrival, two days
later, he was ushered with some cere.
mony into the reception-room.
After waiting 90 minutes n girl came
in hnrriedly. looked fairly at him and
said "Oh!" Then she left abruptly In
five minutes a second girl rushed in,
saying "Oh!" turned round and walked
out. Five minutes later n third girl did
likewise, and in another five minutes it
happened again. This continued for
just one hour, when all of the 30 girls
that had said "Ohl" together with
about as many more all strangers,
came in in body, said "Oh!" and filed
out.
Then the freshman's sister came in,
by which time the youth was ready to
collapse, and asked him bow he liked
the chicks, and ii he didn't think they
could peep prettiiy, after which she in
vited him to spread in her room with
the chicks, where they demonstrated
they could pick up crumbs rs well as
peep.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-03-16
PIN HOLES IN THE CHECKS.
Only One Of the Cashiers Precautions
Overlooked by the Forger.

Overlooked by the Forger.
In the course of q lecture dcvlivcred
recently on chemical tests used in dis
covering by the ink the age of docu-
ments, and whether there have been in
terpolations, Prof. c. a. Doremus told
of o curious discovery in the case of
raised check, made by his father, who
is an expert in chemistry and in docu-'
ments. The interests involved in this
case, says the New York Sun, were
very large, and it was not practicable
that the original check should be tam
pered with or chemically treated. For
purposes of testimony an enlarged pho
tograph Of the check was taken by DR..
Doremus, who was called as m expert
in the case. The first trial resulted in
no decision, and on the second trial,
what purported to be the original check
was produced. It was handed to the
cashier of the bank for Identification.
He examined it and said:
This is not the original check"
"How do you know that?" demanded
the amazed lawyer.
because in the heading Of the orig
inal check pricked hole in the center
of each Of the 'o's' with pin," was the
reply. This check has not those
holes"
In all other respects the check
seemed to be identical. The court
called for DR.. Doremus' photograph to
be produced. 1t plainly showed the pin
holes. Upon this the lawyer for the de-
fense threw up his case, and the guilty
substitutor of the false check fled the
country. 49,.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-03-16
To Whom it May Concern.
---- STATE LAND OFFICE,
CARSON CITY. New. Dec. 81, 18Q'


CARSON CITY. New, Dec. 81, 1897.
Notice Is hereby given that the State OF
Nevada. under. the Act OF Congress approv-
cd June is, 1880 (21 Stats. 287), has filed in
the United States Land ONCE at Carson
City, Nevada, List No. 1914 of lands selected
under said Act, and has applied for o pat
ent for said lands; that part OF said list
is open to the public for inspection, and o
copy thereof, by descriptive subdivisions,
has been posted In o convenient place in
said United States Land once for the in
spection Of all persons interested and the
public generally y W .BHg s
/ Within the next sixty days following the
date OF this notice protests, or contests
agaiDst the claim Of said state OF Nevada
10 any tract or subdivision described I'm
the hst,i on the ground that the Same 1e
moro valuable for mineral than agricultural
purposes. will be receiver and noted by the
Register and Receiver Of the United States
Land once at Carton City, Nevada for 70.
port TO the getefal Land once at Wash
tnBton; u. q. .y1g u2i .ts.Sg "a. 50 . r.s.i
The following are the. sub-diyisiops de-
sctbSd, 70 vii: s;SY. h2tH.w ana g.
u Of n. ". u and n. ". x Of s.: W. Y, ana a.
W. ~ n. o, v sec. 80, and Z, ". u Of 81 o. y,
SEQ: 81, T. a N. r, 62 E., M. D, B. & M..--SsO
1hla al3 r. q. PRATT, .t
state Land Register OF the State
Of Nevada.
Date Of FIRST insertion, Friday, Dec. "a, 1897.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-03-16

The anomalous spectacle Of a large
gang Of penitentiary convicts working
N the open with no officer or armed
force TO guard them is presented every
day at Yuma, A. 7. They, are camped
on the Colorado river, little above
Yuma, to he exact, and they are en-
gagged in cutting wood for the territory.
None Of them escapes. None tries to
escape. Why do they stay? Because
sach man guards the other. Each man
IS "short-termer." none Of them Inv
ing more than n year yet 20 serve. All
are allowed o rebate for the work they
10. When q convict has ru; two cords
OF wood he has earned days rebate on
his term. But should one escape all lose
rebates. Thus each man becomes his
brothers keeper.-Snn Francisco Call.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-03-16
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WAR NEWS.

All war news is not really news at
all. The New York Tribune publishes
daily the false reports in other New
York papers of the day before. There
is a daily list Of lies. It also publishes
under another head in it's editorial col
umns. new sent that needs to be con-
frmed. We give some g%leanings that
rObably most Of our readers nave not
seen.
There is to be a new cable construct
ed to Manila pronounced, mind you,
Maneela.)
The insurgents throughout the large
island of LuZOn, on which Manila is
situated, is in a state of revolt. The
insurgents, rising against Spanish
rule, are in revolt all over the island.
The Spaniards are active, strengthen
ing the Notifications of Manila. 1t is
believed that troops will be sent to
Santiago at once by the United States.
The Spanish torpedo boat. h De-
stroyer, known as the Terror" is dis
abled in it's engines.
Admiral Dewey's men will receive
on on average $500 in gold for their
brilliant work at Manila.
The balloon will probably appear
soon as an important adjunct in war
against the Spaniards.