The San Francisco call., 1898-12-30
MRS. BRANDES HELD.
Must Stand Trial for the Murder. of
 Her Daughter Lillian.

OAKLAND, Dec 29. Mrs Etta Brandes was held to answer to-day for the murder of her stepdaughter, Lillian: The proceedings only lasted a few min utes. Justice Gift agreed with the Dis trict Attorney that no argument was necessary on behalf of the State, and as the defense does not intend to put in any. testimony until the case comes to trial the woman was held to answer.
 Her attorneys conferred with the Dis trict Attorney about trying Mrs Brandes first. The State refused to do this and the court records that they might bring habeas corpus proceedings in the Supe- rior Court.
 Mrs. BrandeS will be arraigned next Wednesday morning.
 Report on Schools.
 OAKLAND. Dec 29.-J. N McC1ym- onds, City Superintendent of Schools, has presented his annual report to the School Directors It contains the report of Professor Burckhalter on the expedition to India India. and deals largely with the sub feet of native study and the qualifica- tions of teachers. Regarding the latter subject it says, referring to Professor
 If you are to seek for the best you will not confine yourself to the city of Oak land alone" This recommendation would interfere somewhat with local pride. but we are to keep in mind that the :chools 1 of Oakland are being conducted for the children of Oakland alone. This being the fact; the children are entitled te the best of residence or the school of preparation" | Arrested at the Racetrack.. OAKLAND, Dec. 29.-Vicksburg Woods was brought to the County Jail from the race track this evening and booked for ! felony, no charge having yet been sworn to. Woods Is a betting commissioner; and | has been doing business at the track since it was opened. He is well known confidence of many of them. He went to 1 George Rose and drew S100, saying it was for the account of Thomas H. Williams president of the track. When Williams l Hams said tonight that he will swear 1 to the complaint tomorrow. Woods 1t Is said, used the money to gamble and lost 1t.
 Garrity Gets Star. .. OAKLAND. Dec .29.-The. Police. Com missioners to-day appointed Peter Gar 1 rity, special officer. to permanent place on the force. Mayor Thomas and l City Engineer Clement favored Garrity and City Attorney Dow wanted Clark.
 Oakland News Items. ! OAKLAND. Dec 2s.-Coroner Baldwin report this month shows that seventeen ! inquests were held. There were six cases of accidental death, one of murder two suicidal and eight from other causes. The members of the Acme Club en- | ioyed a. Christmas tree and entertainment ! last night with Sergeant Jack" Scanlan ] of the Police Department as Santa Claus. Presents were distributed and an inter- : esting programme was carried out. ! J. A. Marshall cement contractor to- day filed a. claim with the Board of Pub : lie Works against John M. Shay, the missing engine-house contractor for s795 for work done on the engine-house. The i claims thus far filed against Shay foot up sl527
 , Work has commenced on the erection Eof the bulkhead at Eighth street to re- tain the mud and sNckens to be pumped out of Lake Merritt. It Is estimated that i 1t will require about 300 900 feet of lumber i to build this bulkhead
 The preliminary examination of Hora- tfo Paul, charged with assault to murder Manuel Davie at Temescal last month , has been SC, for January ,. Davie claims that Paul shot him because he refused to loan him money wherewith' to buy a can of beer.