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The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
"THE GUNNER OF MANILA" Deserter Neustadt Taken to Mare
 Island.

Gunner" George Neustadt. the desert ing marine from the navy yard, who for the last month has sailed on a course around town more lurid than Dewey's cir cles before the crumbling Spanish fleet at Manila, returned to Mare Island in irons yesterday to meet his superior officer, the commandant.
 During Neustadt's meteoric career in this city he sent his livery, launch, cigar, board and lodging bills to that officer, mo- tifying him to settle with bearer from the prize money due the valiant gunner" The commandant has yearned to sight his swell subordinate. to find him within the Mare Island reservation.
 When The Call reached the navy yard yesterday morning with the story of Neu- stadt's brilliant cruisings the commandent read the first line and called away his typewriter. The result was an order for the recreant marines appearance at the yard Under this order Sergeant Rice of the Marine Rendezvous, 20 Ellis street, with a pair of handcuffs. took Neustadt from the City Prison and started for Mare Island on the o'clock train. A large number of creditors and a sprinkling of ladies fair-worshipers of brass buttons are left to remember the yarns of the heroic gunner of Manila
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
FRUIT TREES DYING.
Commissioner Barry Reports on Con-
 dttions of Orchards.

OAKLAND, Nov 28.-Horticultural Commissioner William Barry presented report to the Supervisors this morning which shows that rain is badly needed in this county. Unless enough moisture shall fall within the next couple of weeks seri- ous loss will be inevitable. MT. Barry says in part:
 The effect of the lack of rain the past season Is very noticeable in many orchards. among the cherry trees especially. many of these having died. but the effect other fruit trees will spring. If the predictions of our weather ex- perts that this season will also be dry prove true the losses of trees and shortage or frult will be seriously felt in this county and throughout the State.
 Reports from many of the southern counties of the loss of trees have proved a serious mat ter to many orchardlsts. while from CastroVille down the whole length of Salinas Valley to San Luis Obispo, a distance of 150 miles. there has not enough rain fallen this season to lay the dust.
 County School Superintendent Crawford appeared before the board and objected to his being required to file bond Of s30, ,000 His predecessor was required to file bond of only $5000.
 It now appears that in 1894, when the resolution fixing the bonds was copied into the boards minute book, clerical error changed the figure from $5OOO to S3O,- GOO. This bond stands, and the District Attorney advised the board to-day that they could not change the figures and that MT Crawford must provide the larger bond.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
COMPROMISE FOR CARFARE. Defendants in Justice Hard's Suit
 Willing to Pay.

ALAMEDA. Nov. 2S.-The defendants in the suit of Justice of the Peace D. T. Hard against Constable George Gray and his bondsmen will file tomorrow In the Superior Court an offer to compromise the action. Hard sued for s5O0o damages because the Constable attached his furni- ture and placed paddock on the court house door. The defendants offer to set tie the suit for the munificent sum of 40 cents. The document they will file to- morrow tells Its own story:
 It appearing that the plaintiff has been a Justice of the Peace CD of Alameda Township for several months. but has not been able to gather any funds as such. or otherwise. and 1t also further appearing that hls temple of justice was locked from the hour of o'clock one dark and stormy night and again un- locked the morning following before o'clock; ; and 1t further appearing that times are hard and the plaintiffs character as a jurist has been badly shattered by the aforesaid locking up of his said temple over night to Keep out burglars; and 1t further appearing that we shall be obliged to expend the sum of 40 cents for car fares argue demurrers in this case. we now offer to compromise follows
 Plaintiff to dismiss suit against all defend ants upon the payment to him of the sum of 4O cents silver coin of the commonwealth
 R. B. TAPPAN, Attorney for Defendants
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
FAvoRs WHIPPING POSTS.
Police Judge Moore Suggests a Pun
 ishment for Brutal Husbands.

OAKLAND, Nov. 2S-Police Judge A. A Moore Jr. had arraigned before him to-day Thomas F. Craig, on a charge of wife-beating. The wife, however. since her husbands imprisonment last Friday. had come to the sad realization that so long as Craig is in jail bread in her larder would be scarce, and so she relented, an nouncng Tn court to-day that she had no desire to prosecute her "affectionate spouse"
 His Honor dismissed the case; but not until he had administered a severe lec- ture, scoring Craig roundly for his un- manly actions He warned Craig. more over, that, should he ever again appear before him only the fullest penalty would be imposed.
 It was after court had adjourned that Judge Moore, In his meditative mood, re- marked that he was in favor of the Dela- ware law, establishing a whipping post for brutal husbands. That law, said the Judge, might be enacted here with ad- vantage, that cruel husbands might be given some of their own medicine.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
HIS WIFE QUITE COMPOSED
LITTLE LILLIAN's PARENTS ARE
 ARRAIGNED.
Since Their Arrest the Prisoners Have
 Not Eeen Permitted to si Converse With Each Other.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 Qn9 RrnadwaN NnN 2S

908 BrOadWay, NOV. ZS.
 Etta Brandes and her husband, William A Brandes, had their first experience with the court this afternoon. They were taken separately before Judge Gift and arraigned on charges of murder.
 In response to the courts inquiry Brandes named F. w. Sawyer and John k. Bennett as his counsel. District Attor- ney-elect John J. Allen appeared for the people.
 Brandes was the first to appear. He maintained control of himself until Judge Gift reached the ominous words in the Brandes, aged 13" Then Brandes cried. Tears poured freely down his cheeks. and while speaking to the court his sobs were audible throughout the court room. Al though Brandes has been visited by At torney Deuprey and has said that he might engage him, no mention was made of that attorney to-day. Judge Gift named Thursday morning, December |. as the time to commence the preliminary hearing of the alleged murderer.
 AS soon as BrandeS was taken back to the County Jail, his wife was taken into court. She presented a strong contrast to her husband in that she showed little or no emotion. and the warrant charging her with murdering her Stepdaughter did not cause her to shed a tear. She was heavily yelled, but answered the court g questions fin a steady voice, as though they were very ordinary queries. Her examination will commence on the morn arrest the husband and wife have not been allowed to converse with each other. They have told the officials different stories, and the District Attorney consid- discuss the matter until after the pre- Iiminary examination.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
GOLDEN FOOTBALLS.

BERKELEY, Nov. 2S.-Every man who played football for Berkeley this year is to be rewarded with q souvenir in remem- brance of the University of California 8 first victory over her great rival
 This was the unanimous decision reached at a meeting of the U. c. Ath- 1etic Association held this morning. It was agreed that the most appropriate e souvenir would be small footballs made to be worn as watch charms The asso- ciation voted that those to be given to the first eleven should be made of gold. those of the second eleven of silver, A committee was appointed to have the badges made. Coach Garrett Cochran and Manager Everett Brown will be present. ed with two of the gold ones
 In view of Gochran's intended depart- ure next Thursday preparations are be- ing made for a rouSing celebration before he leaves. The affair will probably he set for Wednesday afternoon or evening. President Reno Hutchinson of the At6- letic association will confer with Presi- dent C. E. Thomas of the Associated Students as to the details, which will be made known tomorrow afternoon Oc- casion will be taken at the celebration to formally present Cochran with a costly gold watch. which is to be the gift of the university students to the Princeton coach.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
TRANSATLANTIC STEAMERS.

ANTWERP-Arrved Nov 2S-Stmr Bremen haven. from Philadelphia; stmr Southwark, from New York.
 LEGHORN-Arrived Nov 27-Stmr Victoria from New York.
 GLASGOW-Arrived Nov 2s-Stmr Mongolian from New York.
 PHILADELPHIA Arrived Nov 29-Stmr Belgenland, from Liverpool.
 NAPLES-Sailed Nov 24-Stmr Burgundia, for New York.
 STETTIN-Arrived Nov 2EStmr Norge. from New York.
 MARSEILLES-ArrivedN Nov 2s-Stmr Patria, from New York.
 GIBRALTAR-Arrived Nov 27-Stmr Fuerst Bismarck, from New York.
 LIVERPOOI~-Arrived Nov 2s-Stmr Tauric. from New York.
 LONDON-Arrtved Nov 27-Stmr America, from New York.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
Tired of Bread ana Water.

OAKLAND, Nov. 2S-James Floyd who Is serving six months at the City Prison for petty larceny. has concluded that it IS better to work and eat regulation prison fare than to be idle and have for his re- past only bread and water.
 For the past month Floyd has refused to work about the prison, hence the bread and water fare. To-day, however, he threw up the sponge and announced to Captain Carson that he was tired of idle ness and hunger. During the recent Grand Jury investigations at the prison Floyd tried in every way to gain the jurors sympathy by telling a tale of cruelty and staryation, but the investi- gators needed him not.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
Alameda News Notes.

ALAMEDA, Nov 2S-Harry Widgeon, who was kicked in the abdomen Saturday by a vicious horse, Is improving rapidly and Is out of danger.
 The Alameda Teachers Club will give its regular weekly entertainment next Friday night at the Unitarian Church. New Zealand and the Hawaiian Islands will be discussed. There will be stereop ticon views and the pupils of the public attend.
 The Alameda Operatic Society is re- hearsng '"The Pirates of Penzance," which 1t will present during the middle of December.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
GAN FRANCISCO CALL.

BUSINESS OFFICE of the San Francisco Call. corner oE Market and Third streets open until 12 o'clock every night in the year. BRANCH OFFICES-527 Montgomery street corner Clay; open until s:3o o'clock.
 2s7 Hayes street; open until e:3o o'clock. 621 McAllister street; open until 9:30 clock. SIS Larkin street; open until s:30 o'clock. l9I Mission street: open until 10 o'clock. 2261 Market street, corner Sixteenth; open until O clock.
 106 Eleventh street; open until o'clock. 2526 Mission street Ypen until o'clock. NV. corner of Twenty second and Kentucky streets: open until o'clock
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
The City Council.

OAKLAND, Nov. 2S.-At the regular meeting of the City Council tonight Can tain Goodall, president of the Lake Mer- ed President Heitmann with a gayel heavily mounted in silver. The inscrin, tion on the gavel states that 1t is a mark of the appreciation of the club for the action of the Council in making the necessary appropriation for the dredging of Lake Merritt.
 Edson and John Adams were encroaching upon the property of the city in the upon the property of the city in the
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29

structing the City Attorney to take steps to prevent the land being taken from the city. After a little discussion the City Attorney was authorized to procure an abstract of the title before taking any further steps, The City Clerk will notify the water companies to prepare their an nual statements for the year 1898, so that rates can be fixed next February AS this Council goes out of office in March, the fixing of rates is likely to be an in tereSting incident
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
Mrs. Mcgee Pleads Not Guilty.

OAKLAND, Nov. 28.-Mrs. Mcgee, whose name is connected with the Oak fielder Is plaintiff and John H. Schoen- fielder is defendant, claims, through her attorney, that she did not reside with Schoenfelder. She ayers that when she secured a divorce from her husband in this city some time ago, 1t was because he had frequently accused her of improper conduct with this man Schoenfelder, to which Mcgee made no reply in court or gave evidence to substantiate his charge.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
Called Her "Red Head"

OAKLAND, Nov. 2S.-Because little Johnny Jones called Kate Breys red now have to appear in the Police Court to answer charge of battery, preferred against her by Johnny Jones' mother. The defendant had forfeited s10 on the charge, but was rearrested on complaint of Mrs. Jones, the forfeiture being set aside to-day. Mrs. Jones exhibited her boys damaged ear as evidence of the alleged battery, and the case will be heard on Wednesday,
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
Held for Manslaughter.

Mrs. Jane Mularkey who threw lighted lamp at her landlady, Mrs. Nell lie Suits, 1046 Folsom street October 10, resulting in Mrs. Suits death, was yes- terday held by Judge Low to answer be- fore the Superior Court on a charge of manslaughter. Her bonds were fixed at $5000
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29

and charitable work among mothers and children to maintain sewing schools ana a home for industrious girls. The direc- tors are: B. J. Smith, Charles Williams A. w. Smith, Richard Pearson, H. A. smith. Augustus Schlenky and B. l.. Gregory.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
Red Cross Gathering.

OAKLAND, Nov. 2S.-Mrs. Abbott, president of the Red Cross Society, has called a general meeting of all the branches of the work for Wednesday afternoon ct the Ebell Temple.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
"s;lent Workersv Incorporate.

Articles of incorporation of the Silent Workers were filed yesterday. The corporation is formed for the pur- poses of conducting general educational
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
GRAND HOTEL.


 s Johnson. Stockton Mrs E J Smith. Napa F P Wadsworth, Cal Mrs J Hughes. Or J Bates. Victoria H c Turner Modesto J Putnam La B w Lewis Stockton Cameron & W, Cal NJ Robinson, Cal w Cameron & w. Cal R H Sawyer Cal J E stearns. Cal J W Birbeck. Hanford F Hildreth & ". III Rudee, Ukiah Mrs D Cotton, Iii H Radin Fresno Fl H Hudiphol, Cal E W Preble, Cal Sakamp. Cal N A Bradley. Cal J M Riggs, N Y E J Gasson, Sisson c Periano Jose F Wyckoff. Cal c H Farrall, Stockton Miss R Turner Cal M Temple, s Jose J Coffin. Cal z H Murphy, s Jose " May, Grass Val Q Poorhouse. Staten Is H shussler. Cal H Vance. Eureka J Onstott Tuba M Roberts, Cal A Wagner. Sacto l Everett & W. Cal c Booth, L Ang J Evans. Portland A Huston, Woodland W Howe, Boston B Lawson Woodland Calef, Chicago Mrs ! OConnor. Cal w II Hammond. Cal Miss Stephens Cal A Wfshon, Visalia Miss l. Stephens. Cal Mrs " Smith. Napa T L Bell. Cal T Nishimur, Japan H B Adair Pasadena J Craig W, Cal Mrs W Ingersoll. O Miss Ingerson Ohio
 PALACE HOTEL. II D Dodge Palo Alto II L Leach Chicago Gaffney, Brooklyn l. Powell, Chicago G Berry. Fresno Mrs Powell. Chicago \ G Conybear. III Miss Powell. Chicago Stein, Chicago B Bouthson, B c Daggett P Alto E Brockiehurst. Eng R w Jones, Pa s Weston, Eng H H Rofhes, E Bantrain, Paris l Tugioka, Japan T Spencer, Chicago E Mcdonald, Robinson. China w H Govan. Sacto McNeil. Cruz J F Atherton Seattle w R Ribas, N G H Evans. Oroville s Hosenbaum. III " Jacobs Portland ! Furnell. Tehama c Fuller, Chicago H Moss. Lancaster
 NEW WESTERN HOTEL. c Rick, Diego c Houghton, Or D Muscio, Cal J F Fox & W, Stktn w M Norton, Cal NJ Hesselberger H R w Gates, Chicago w Jarrett, SIskiyou D L Stewart, s Jose NJ Smith. Portland J Little Chicago D Moran, Seattle c Scott. Fresno F Crosby, Eureka $ Bowman. Boston J l. Mcdonald. c NJ Corcoran, Conn Peterson, B c r King, London Franklin, Seattle E Moore, Eureka
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
DIVIDEND NOTICES.

DIVIDEND No. S7 (hfty cen. per share) of the Oceanic Steamship Company will be pay able at the office of the company, 397 Market st. on and after Thursday. December l. 1898 Transfer books will close Friday. Novem- Der 25. 1898. at O clock p. m.
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The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
Elks Annual Memorial

the Eks will hold its annual memorial services at Macdonough Theater next Sunday afternoon The only member who has passed away during the past year Is the late Frank P. Thwaftes he making the tenth whose memory will he honored at the services. George w. Reed
 the exalted ruler. will preside
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
HAD AGREED TO
 EXCHANGE SERVICES
DENTAL-MEDICo CASE FINALLY
 ADJUDICATED.
Dr. McCarCar Won in Justices Court, but Dr. Webster Wins on
 Appeal.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 o0S RroadWaY Nov 2S


 sos Broadway, Nov. 28. The interesting trial of pr. P. McCargar against Dr. l.. R. Webster, for the recov- cry of $36 50 for dental work was conclud- ed before Superior Judge Ogden this af- ternoon.
 This is the case wherein Dentist Mo Cargar and pr. Webster had verbally agreed four years ago to exchange ser vices in their respective professions, pr. McCargar agreeing to attend to the mo- lars of the Webster family, and Dr. Web ster agreeing to sooth all fevers and ail- ments of the McCargars. There had been plenty of dental work but no levers. The dentist had sued pr. Webster in Justice Gifts court and obtained a judgment for $36 50 and costs, but pr. Webster ap- pealed.
 Judge ogden after hearing the testimony held that the verbal contract was legal, and that when Dr. McCargar on one oc- casion handed pr. Webster son a bill for work performed on the son, saying that the contract had terminatetd he thereby admitted the existence of the contract Judgment was given in favor of defend ant for
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
Will Get a Divorce.

hearing of the divorce suit of Lillie Wroute against John Wroute was had be- fore Superior Judge Hall to-day, and the court announced that a decree would be granted. The matter of entering a decree, however, went over until next Saturday in order that the attorneys might agree as
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
POUNDMAN CONVICTED. Boy to Take His Dog Away
 From Him

OAKLAND, Nov. 2S-Deputy Pound master Pete Farrell was convicted in the Police Court to-day on a charge of bat tering little Charles Demousset some days ago.
 There were a number of witnesses, who testified that the prisoner struck the lad, knocking him down and taking dog from his possession. These facts were stoutly denied by the dogcatcher.
 When asked by District Attorney Mel win as to how the boys eye, was black 'ened, Farrell even denied that the lad sustained a black eye at the time. The dQgcatcher will be sentenced tomorrow.
 Police Judge Moore, in reply to the boys question as to how he could regain possession of his canine, said: Tt is either robbery or petty larceny for a poundman to take a dog away from its owner when the latter has the animal in his custody" Young Demousset, however, will try to get an order from Mayor Thomas restoring him his pet.
 Moore will make an example of Farrell.
 The State Exposition.
 OAKLAND, Nov. 2S.-Interest in the Oakland Exposition increases, and new at fractions are promised this week. The great MZurmo group of royal Japs" scored a hit tonight. They will appear every afternoon and. evening during the week Tomorrow afternoon the seventy children and old ladies from the Temescal Home will attend, and the children are to be given a novel and unique pro- gramme The Acme Club will have charge of the programme for tomorrow night, and some interesting and entertaining features are looked for.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
Oakland News Items.

OAKLAND, Nov. 2S.-George A. Bord- well. George c. Mcconnell and Charles s. Tabor have filed an appraisement of the estate of the late Kate Louise Applegate who died in Alameda which shows a total valuation of $23, 1898 S5.
 This week will be the last of Father McNaly's fair in West Oakland To-mor- row night District 13 will present a we'll arranged programme.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
Narrow-Gauge Alterations.

OAKLAND, Nov. 28-The alterations forming the narrow-gauge system into a broad gauge will be completed this week, and it Is expected to run broad-gauge The cars and engines for the new service have been in readiness for some time at the West Oakland wards
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.

BAD tenants elected for s4; collections made;
 city country. PACIFIC COLLECTION ROOMS papered from 8; whitened, q up: painting done Hartmann Paint O.. 343 3d St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-23
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A regular semi-monthy meeting of the
City Council will DO held o.night
There was one prisoner and twenty.three
dodgers at the st ton house last night.
Andrew Whiting, colored who broke from
an officer last night while under arrest for
di:orderly conduct, was r6caFt red to-day.
The only caso before the Mayor for trial
this morni was that of Ruth Jones coored,
arrts.od by Officers Young and Roberts,
charged with vagrancy. She WAS dismissed.
The chairman of the Board of Supervs ors
and other property owners i'll Alexandra
county will 90 to Richmond tomorrow and
urge the Governor to ye:o the Rosslyn char.
ter
The Y. NJ. s. l.. yesterday e7ening held
exercises at their hs'lto celebrate Washing
tons Birthday. Washington's farewell al
dress WAS read and other exercises appropriate
to the day followed.
Judge Norton te-da7 granted charter to
the Park Bicycle Company Of the District
of Columbus, the obi Gets OF which are amuse,
meut and social intercourse. The capital
stock is $4,000, and j. D. Lasley is pTeSi'
dent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-23
DRY GOODS.
v edward & LOthroD
10th, 18th and F Sts., N. W.
Special Sale of
HOI1SEPiTRNISHING RFOUISITFS
DRY GOODS.
Special Sale of
HOUSEFURNISHING REQUISITES.

We keep only standard
makes and best wearing quail
ties. Prices, quality consider
ed, always the lowest. Mod
ern department store buying
enables us to offer from week
to week special values which
would be impossible under old
style methods. We offer for
this weeks selling many items
at remarkably low prices, and
quote in part the following
MORE &c TUMBLERg-Banded Pressed
Glass Tumblers. with imitation c1t bottom,
&c each.
THIN BLOWN TrMBLER SPECIAL
Clear Thin Blown Table Tumbers made by
one of the best glass manufacturers. Sc each.
Boo dozen.
GAS LIGHTERS Lighters, complete
with taper holder and key, and heavy, strong
walnut handles lie each
Box Of 80 White Wax Tapers, SC.
CLOTHES BASKETS-Strnng imported
Oval Willow Clothes Baskets, IS inches across
top. 39c each.
SHELF PAPER-Fancy.edge Self Paper
&c per 10-yard.
SWEEPING Notwithstanding Car
mol D tuit polf Cd
Dustpan, one Wire.drawn Dust Brush and
ono Ostrich Feather Buster. 49c for complete
outfit.
SCRUBBERs' OUTFlT-Scrubbers' Out
its, consisting OF one Wooden Scrub Pail. one
Fiber scfubbiug Brush, and two cakes Of Star
Soap. 19c for complete outfit.
LAMPS AND GLoBEs-Brass and O1yx
Central draft Lamps, with removable burn
ers 1895 each.
Porcelain Globes to fit any cential-dIalt
Lamp, al $3.50 each.
WASH DAY OUTFITS Wash Day eets.
consisting of one Electric hoop Cedar WISH
Tub, one best 2ac dashboard, one ff.y-foot
Braided Clothes Lines and . dozen Cedar
Clo;hespns SOC for complete outfit.
TOILET SET SPECIAL-Toilet Sets, in >
coorings, and in two shapes and full > piece
asortment, including large covered jar, $50
per set
Tho best sets We ever offered for the money.
DINNER SET sPECIAL-English Porce-
lain Dinner Sets in full 100-piecc assortment
These goods we have handled for yeas, an !
they wear as well as the most expensive sets
S595 per 10O.piecc set.
Fifth iloOr