The San Francisco call., 1898-07-06

s1OO annually, instead of quarterly, as now, was postponed indefinitely by the same vote.
 Poundmaster H. L. weitzePs resigna- successor laid over a week. J. E. Greeny was recommended by the Society for Pre- yention of cruelty to Animals; B. M. nominees, the latter having the support of five of the nine Councilmen present.
 The protest against the opening of Commerce street was continued until Au- gust l, and referred to the City Attorney for an opinion as to the legality of the steps thus far taken. The bills for decora- tion and other Fourth of July prepara- uonS incurred were ratified and ordered paid. The ordinance creating two officers as assistant inspectors, at $100 per month, was defeated.
 Kelly's Bail Was Reduced.
 OAKLAND, July 5.-The preliminary examination of James F. Kelly, charged with an assault to murder upon Captain J. F. Anderson on the local train some time ago, was partially heard in the Po- lice Court this morning, and then contin- ued until Friday. Kelly's bail was re- tified that he was attacked from the rear by Kelly one night, when the latter held a big revolver and threatened to shoot him. Anderson grappled with his assail- ant and forced him into a seat Later Kelly declared that he did not know why | he had made the attack; that he had lost all of his money betting at Sausalito and wanted to kill some one. The men had never had any trouble before. He was substantiated in detail by several wit nesses.
 Kinard Files More Objections. OAKLAND, July 5.-C. E. Kinard filed objections to a large portion Of the the month of June before the Board of Super | visors to-day. Also to those of Constable J. F. Cronin of Oakland Township. The former, he declares, are not legal charges against the county and the latter are not legally made out, as they do not show where the arrests were made or whether the Constable had Jurisdiction. Super visor Church, in reply, said:
 This matter belongs to the Grand Jury. l am sick and tired of having these ob- jections filed every month. If there is fraud then let the Grand Jury deal with
 Mir. Kinard denied that he charged fraud, but simply claimed illegalities After some discussion the matter was re- ferred to the Finance Committee, who will hear MT. Kinard.
 Insane for Fifteen Years. OAKLAND. July 5.-Mrs. Meta Ditt- man of Haywards was committed to Ukiah to-day by Judge Greene for insan- ity. On June 30 her husband died leav- ing her alone. Not until then was it known that for fifteen years he had de- votedly cared for an insane woman and kept it from the public. To-day Henry Eggert applied for her commitment. He Is her brother. Drs. Milton and Fisher examined her and recommended the &C., tion Judge Greene took.
 Oakland News Items.
 OAKLAND, July .5.-The charge against Fred Becker for selling meat without a Government stamp was dismissed in the Police Court this morning, on the decis- ion of the United States Court, which held the ordinance invalid.
 John Mitchell, colored lad, pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace to-day in the Police Court and will be sentenced to. morrow He amused himself by jumping on street cars and throwing flour in the faces of passengers.
 Dr. E. H. Woolsey was taken with an attack of pneumonia yesterday. He has been poorly for some time. Drs. Hamlin and Ryfkogel are attending him.
 The sale of the Highland Park and Fruitvale Railroad which has been pend ing for the past year, to satisfy mort gage of $233, ,S15 50, will take place on the 18th. The California Safe Deposit and Trust Company is the plaintiff.