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The herald., 1898-09-04

Prince Victor Duleep Singh Is the latest
of the titled composers, an album of eight
songs from his pen having just been pub
lished in London by Messrs. ChappelL
Some of these songs were sung with sue
cess in London drawing rooms during the
past season.
The herald., 1898-09-04
FOR RENT
Board and Rooms

WANTED-TO GIVE ROOM AND BOARD
to young woman attending school in ex-
change for services mornings and even
ings; must be neat and willing. Address
j., Box IL, Herald office.
The herald., 1898-09-04
Stores and Offices

'OR SALE-SMAIL STORE IN COITN-
try, general merchandise; near railroad
depot; will sell cheap. Address L., box
30, Herald.
The herald., 1898-09-04
Pacific Coast Steamship Co.

The company's elegant
steamers SANTA ROSA
and POMONA leave RE-
DONDO at II a. m. and
PORT LOS ANGELES at
2:30 p. m. for San Fran
cisco via Santa Barbara
and Port Hartford Sept. I,
The herald., 1898-09-04

d. c. Jenkins and family Of Dallas, Tex
are visiting the city.
The herald., 1898-09-04
FOR RENT
Houses

FOR RENT-s12, COTTAGE. 212 WEST
Twenty-third st.
s12-5 rooms, bath, S24 Stanford.
$685. rooms, bath, 795 Merchant.
$9-5 rooms, bath, ISL Merchant
$6A rooms. bath. 426 E. Twenty-nrst ST.
s6-3 rooms S44 Stanford ave.
s1S-9 handsome large rooms. porce-
lain bath. 2w. c's, 9O7 E. Ninth st.
T, WIESENDANGER, 427 S. Broadway.
The herald., 1898-09-04

OR RENT-BRICK STORE, SW, COR
ner Los Angeles and Third SITS. 1
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Furnished Rooms

At HOTEL GLENMORE, 1919 S. BROAD
way furnished rooms; free baths; low
rates. 25
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PHYSICIANS

DIR. UNGER CURES CANCERS AND
tumors; no knife or pain. 1071a N. Main
street. tt
The herald., 1898-09-04

wants to know all about himself.
Mistress Of Herself" Is a neat little
booklet published in the interest Of
women only. 1t treats extensively OF
all female complaints and weaknessss
and Is always q welcome visitor to In.
telligent women. married or single
Sent By Man, Sealed aAA Prepaid
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-29
GRANTED A NEW TRIAL.
Sherman May Still Escape Punish ment on Charge of En-
 bezz1emept

OAKLAND, Dec. 2s.-John L. Sherman, convicted ten days ago by a jury of em- bezZling $500 belonging to Mrs. A. Small a widow, was granted a new trial late this afternoon on the ground that the verdict was not In accord with the evil dence. Sherman was to have been sen fenced this afternoon by Superor Judge Ellsworth, but his attorneys, Judge J. D. Sullivan and Colonel T. F. Garrity moved for a new trial. Judge Sullivan contended that if Sherman, at the time of the alleged crime, had been acting as agent between Mrs. Small and San Fran to purchase from the latter a cigar stand then embezzlement had been committed But the testimony showed that the widow had agreed to take a promiSSory note for the money. Again. Judge Sullivan con- tended that if the intent to defraud Mrs. Small had been conceived by Sherman at the time, the crime would not be embez- element but larceny, and if he misrepre- scented that the money was to be used Tn purchasing a cigar stand it would be obtaining money under false pretenses.
 In granting the motion for new trial Judge Ellsworth stated that there was no question, in his opinion, that the jury had found accused guilty on general principles of his rascality. "In my opin- ion, there is no meaner form of crime" said Judge Ellsworth, than that of which this man Is undoubtedly guilty that is. to prey upon the affections of a woman and then rob her"
 The matter will again come up next Wednesday to be set for trial. It Is. however now considered doubtful whether, in view of the foregoing facts Sherman can be convicted of embezzle- ment.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-29
MUCH LABOR TO
 DIVIDE 4 COUNTY
MERCHANTS EXCHANGE NOW
 PLACING PETITIONS.
if It Be Drawn Constitu- tionally.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call.

sos Broadway, Dec. 2S
 The question of consolidating the city and county of Oakland Is to be placed before the people of the whole county in a methodical way by the Merchants Ex- change. Petitions are now being placed in all the towns and cities for the pur- pose of obtaining an expression of public sentiment regarding the adviSability or dl- Viding the county.
 The Alameda legislative delegation mas expressed its willingness to present the necessary bill or bills to the Legislature providing for the division of counties un- der such conditions as would enable Ala meda County to be cut in two Senator Stratton has informed the leaders Of the movement that there are constitutional questions involved, and that it will be necessary for an able attorney to draw up the bills if they are to be constitu- tional. The Senator expressed his willing ness to prepare such bill if he had time, but he says that 1t means a volume or work and research in order that 1t will stand the test of the Judiciary Commit tee of the Legislature.
 Chairman Sohst of the Consolidation Committee declares that he has offers of all the money necessary to pay for draw ing up such a bill. and for preparing the data necessary for argument at Sacra- mento. The matter has been agitated tor several years, and at present there are two schemes being considered. One IS to make city and county out or the pay cities, and to this Alameda, satisfied with her own government, vigorously objects. Should the bill be framed so as to favor the absorption of Alameda in one form or another it will certainly be opposed by Senator Taylor and Assemblyman Know land both of whom come from Alameda. They have already served notice on the rest of the delegation to this effect.
 In the interior of the county there is strong development of the sentiment in favor of cutting the county in halves and placing the new county. seat somewhere between Haywards and Livermore: It has been pr we'd by City Auditor Snow and the figI IS and facts obtained by the Board of Trade and the Merchants EX- change that there could be a reduction Tn taxation of from 20 to 30 per cent if there were a consolidated government instead of as at present-city and county govern ments Attorneys John R. Glascock and Cary Howard, who have been consulted in this matter by the merchants, have stated that in addition to general bill covering the consolidation question 1t would be necessary to have another bill applying the principles of the general bill to Alameda County. These measures will be drawn as soon as possible, and Sena- tor Stratton, chairman of the Alameda delegation, has informed the promoters of consolidation that everything possible would be done to properly present the views of it's constituents at Sacramento.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-29
AN HONEST MAYS REQUESTS
DIRECTS OLD OUTLAWED DEBTS
 TO BE LIQUIDATED.
His Agency to Be Sold to Highest Bidder and All He Leaves to
 Children Is His Good Name
Oakland Office San Francisco Call

Spo bTOauWdy, Dec. Z6.
 According to the olographic will of the late Luther F. Fisher, dated November 13, 1895. and filed for probate this after noon. all. he leaves his children is his good name. The Will is remarkable document, and provision is made therein for the paymeni of several debts long since obliterated by the statue of linn itations. But what seemed uppermost ir testator's mind was a good name. In his will he writes:
 ''The words of Solomon, A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches have my hearty indorsement I have nc doubt my children will be in full accord with me in this matter and will faithfully and sacredly carry out my wishes con- corning them. My good name is all l have to leave them, and l want to leave it untarnished.''
 TeStator then directs that three princi- pal debts of long standing be liquidated. First, debt of $500 due to Henderson Dawson, contracted in 1851. when testator was route agent on the San Francisco Picayune, long since deceased. According to the will testator has for years tried to locate Davison, but believes him dead. Hence NIT. Fisher directs that the money be paid to the Y. NJ. C. A. of San Fran cisco, to be placed in a fund to be known as the Henderson Davison contribution fund and to be devoted to the care and education of poor boys; but in no event is the money to be used in liquidating any of the associations indebtedness.
 The second debt, another of $500, due to Jacob Hardy of the island of Kuai of the Hawaiian group, is to be paid. This debt" reads the will ought to have been paid in 1S67." The other debt, also of $500 is directed to be paid to the family of George Tate, living in Alameda.
 These debts-' recites the will, were the result of moral weakness-a strong and clear perception of right and wrong was wanting or not strong enough to SplfShnRSS . stronger.
 Testator further directs that his busi- ness-the well known advertising agency, with headquarters in San Francisco-be sold to the highest bidder. Hope is eX- pressed that H. w. Knoll, MT. Fisher s associate for years, be the successful bidder, but no partality is to be shown in the matter.
 William A. Fisher, a son, is named as executor, but he, as well as Lucy B. Fisher. in a petition filed to-day. asks that letters be issued to David Hewes The estate will just about liquidate the debts mentioned.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-29
WARM CONTEST OVER
 A PRISONERS LEGACY
T. W. SINCLAIR MAY HAVE A
 GUARDIAN:
Transferred All His Interest in His Mothers Estate to. Attorney
 F. ". Sawyer.
Oakland office San Francisco Call.
 QnS RroadWaV Dec oS

9OS Broadway, Dec. 2S.
 Some sensational developments are ex- pected in Judge Ellsworth's court next Tuesday, when the petition of Fred Sin clair to be appointed guardian of his brother. Thompson w. Sinclair, aged 50 years. comes on for hearing.
 It appears that Thompson Sinclair, who is at present serving a sentence in the County Jail for some trival offense, has a s700 interest in the estate of his mother back in Michigan, and recently he con veyed all his interest to Attorneys F. w. Sawyer and J. E. Bennett, for what req son no one seems to know. and, according to petitioner, without consideration.
 Attorney Sawyer appeared before Judge Q Ellsworth to-day and stated that T. w. Sinclair had engaged him to- protect his interests in the mothers estate and that simply contingent fee had been agreed upon. However. Judge Ellsworth desired to look into the case thoroughly, and hence next Tuesday was fixed upon as :he day for hearing the brothers peti- sion.
 The prisoner is a single man, who has lost much through spells of incompetency brought on by the evil effects of liquor and his brother now asks that a guar dian be appointed to protect him in his expected legacy.
 On the other hand, Attorney Sawyer insinuates that the petitioner is aiming to have his brother declared incompetent and committed to an asylum and also have control of the legacy. Among the heirs of the late Mrs. Sin clair are the petitioner, the prisoner, also Dave Sinclair and a sister, and in each case the inheritance does not exceed S7O0 and they claim there Is no contest over the estate nor any controversy that re- Qulres the attention of an attorney here.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-29
THE COURT QUESTION. Berkeley to Secure Appropriate Legis la+inr for a Local Ju,iiciarY.


 BERKELEY, Dec. 2S.-All efforts on the part of the Board of Trustees to se- cure a Police Court for the university town by an appeal to the votes of its residents has been dropped. The major ity of the board feel convinced that now ever an amendment to the city's freehold charter might be worded. whether pro- viding for an elected or an appointed Judge, the measure would certainly en- counter opposition serious enough to pre- vent its success at the polls. They ac- cordingly intend to seek remedy at. the hands of the State Legislature and to put an end to the peculiar conditions under which the city now labors Of hav- ing no available means of enforcing law by so altering the Code of Civil Proceed ure as to make the establishment of a
 At the instance of Town Attorney Brenton A. Hayne three measures are being prepared which will be brought be- question Is fraught with legal difficulties it is expected that one of the three may cover the requisite ground. They are be- Attorney Brenton A; Hayne and Sena- tor-elect E. K. Taylor of Alameda At torney Waste has already framed his and it will be introduced into the Assembly by Assemblyman Howard E. Wright It is intended as an amendment to section 103 of the Code of Civil Procedure and every town or city of over 10000 and un- der 34 900 inhabitants. If successful the measure will provide the town with it's much-needed judiciary, as its present population numbers over F 900.
 The amendment is to read as follows:
 In every city town, having 10, 900 and not more than 34. 900 inhabitants, there shall be one Justice of the Peace. Every Justice of the Peace in any city town having more than 10000 and not more than 15,000 inhab- tants, shall be entitled to charge and receive for his services such fees as are, or may be- allowed by law. Provided, that in said cities or towns having more than 10, GOO and not more inhabitants of tla Peace shall be entitled to receive for his ser vices in criminal prosecution for the violation of city town ordinances, only such fees or salary the Board of Trustees City Coun- ell of such respective city town may by
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-29
HIS CHILDREN MUST
 NOT BE THESPIANS
VoN SCHMIDT FEARS HIS WIFE WILL REAR THEM WRONGLY.
Has Determined to Fight for Their Custody in the Divorce Pro-
 ceedings Now Pending.

ALAMEDA, Dec. 2S.-E. A von Schmidt. who is defendant in a divorce suit, is not only going to combat the plaintiffs claim for alimony, but he is going to strive to secure the guardianship of their five children. When the suit was filed Mr von Schmidt gave out the statement that his wife had been a ballet dancer. Now he IS going to use that fact in his plea for the custody of their offspring. He does not want his children to shine as stars of the stage. He asserts that his Wife's tastes run that way, and that if she secured control of the children she would shape their futures in the wrong direction.
 Mrs. von Schmidt took quite an inter est in amateur theatricals here and never hesitated to allow the chndren to take part in entertainments where their dra- matic abilities might be encouraged All father
 T am not willing that my wife should have the determination of the future of our our chiidren.p said MT, won Schmidt
 Even if l should be indifferent on my grandsons of my father shall go on the stage or enter into the careers of shop schmidt's predilections for fS' the stage age would, 1t Is natural to suppose, cause her to prepare the boys for that life instead or sending them to college and fitting them for a career in keeping with that of thelr grandfather and great-grandfather For that reason I shall fight bitterly for their guardianship. l must have it in my power to say that they shall not be prepared for the doubtful careers of actors"
 obsequies of Susan Barlow.
 ALAMEDA, Dec 2S.-The funeral of Mrs. Susan Barlow took place this morn- ing from the Loyal Oak Hotel, which had been the home of the deceased for over thirty-tive years. Rev. F. s. Brush of the First Presbyterian Church conducted tha services. The pallbearers were John H. Nobmann Sr., George N Grey, Frank Cory and Ed Schultis. The body was in- tered at the cemetery at San Lorenzo.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-29
Alameda News Notes.

ALAMEDA, Dec. 2S. = The Alameda Boating Club has made the following nominations for officers: c. H. Smith president; W. G. Hanson, Charles E. Pesoli, vice president; w. B. Hinchman secretary; G. H. Miller, treasurer; Atwel Webb, captain; Warren Lubbock. lien tenant; Calvin Knowles, G. A. Rosen- bery and F. A. Hammersmith. executive committees; Ed Thorning, mascot. The election will be held January 10. The Cotillon Club gave a party last ev- ening at Harmonic Hall. About sixty-tive couples were In attendance.
 The Young Mems Club of the First Presbyterian Church will give a musicale Thursday evening a the church. Among those who will participate in the pro- gramme are: A. V. Sykes. Miss Clara At kins, j. J. Atkins, Miss Florence Young Miss Ethel Holladay, George Burgess, Clem Bates, Edward Thornton, H. c. Lassen. k. T. M. Eckert, Miss Mabel Tretheway, Miss Alice Hand, Miss Mabel Mitchell. Miss Ethel Fleming, G. w. At kins and Mrs. H. R. Lipman.
 Thomas A. Smith. pioneer of Alame- da who has been seriously i'll, suffered a relapse to-day and his life Is despaired of
 A meeting of citizens was called this evening to discuss the moving of the city pound. which now occupies the middle of Court street. They claim they can get no S, .isfaction from the authorities and so must take matters into their own hands.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-29
MERCHANTS
 FOR MUTUAL
 INSURANCE Legislators Afraid of Cinch Bills. BRETZ SUPPLIES FIGURES EXCHANGE READY TO PUT UP FOR EXPENSES. Some Member of the Alameda Dele gation Is Pledged to Present the Measure at Sac
 ramento.
EXCHANGE READY TO PUT UF
 FOR EXPENSES.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

gUS BrOdQWdy, OeC. Z0.
 Is the mutual insurance bill which has been passed by the Legislatures and sue cessively pocketed by Governors Irwin. Waterman and Markham a cinch bill, or is it a measure that can be introduced with pcopriety and free from all taint of suspicion?
 This is the question that is worrying the Alameda County legislators. The bill has been argued many times at Sac ramento and has received the support of both houses, but it has always failed to meet with the favor of the executive. It is the one measure that President Arper and the directors of the Merchants EX- change are anxious to have passed by the next Legislature and approved by Gov drawn by ex-Assemblyman Bretz, and the exchange has just received report made at it's request from MT. Bretz on the standing of mutual insurance companies in other States.
 The exchange has discovered that the average rate of fire insurance in Oakland is at present s147 on s10O. The average in Pennsylvania and other States where mutual insurance prevails is about 50 cents. This report has been placed before the Alameda delegation, and the mem bers, or most of them, confess that they are practically convinced by the argu- ment, but they do not wish it to appear that they are fathering bill that is not practicable and that may bring upon stock insurance companies. The members of the delegation have stated that they do not want to be misunderstood and consequently no one has volunteered so far to introduce the bill, but the delega- tion, through its chairman, has declared that should the bill be sent to its head quarters at Sacramento they will arrange among themselves how and by whom 1t shall be presented.
 President Arper has given notice to the legislators that in addition to the bill they will be supplied at the expense of the exchange with all the reports and data in a handy form necessary to force fully present the question to the Legisla-
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-29
Meade Gets Two Years.

. OAKLAND, Dec 2S-Richard Meade pleaded guilty this morning in the Su- perior Court of burglarizing the resi- dence of John W. Swift. Meade married only a few months ago, and claimed that he entered the Swift residence to steal rugs, which he sold to raise money with which to buy food for his young wife. There were two charges against Meade. and it was suggested that the second charge be dismissed. but Judge Ellsworth stated that he could see no reason for such action and regarded the plea as fiimsy. He sentenced Meade to one year at San Quentin in each case.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-29
SAN FRANCISCO CALL.

BUSINESS OFFICE of the San Franc,soo Call. corner of Market and Third streets omen until F o'clock every night in the year.
 BRANCH OFFICES.527 Montgomery street. corner Clay; open until 930 o'clock 2S1 Hayes street; open until 9:30 o'clock
 62l McAllister street; open until gao n, clocl, 6l5 Iarkfn street: open until 9:30 O clock
 l941 Mission street: open until 10 o'clock.
 2261 Market street. corner Sixteenth. onsn until O'Clock. open l06 Eleventh street; open until O. clock.
 2626 Mission street: open until O clock
 NV corner of Twenty-second and Kentuck U streets; open until g o'clock
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-29
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.
 MURDERERS' DAY IN :: OAKLAND'S COURTS
Mrs. MenteI, Frank Cheese. man, J. W. Lynn and Mrs.
 BrdndeS on Exhibition.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-29
LATE SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVED

ARRIVED
 Wednesday, December 2s Stmr Aloha, Jorgensen, - hours from Poin+ Arena. Bark Levi G Burgess. Yunggren days from Tacoma.
 DOMESTIC PORTS PORT BLAKELEY - Sailed Dec 2s-Ry,n Northwest, for San Diego PORT TOWNSEND-Arrive Dec 2S-Rr sh,n Andelana, from Shanghai
 CORRECTION The reported arrival at Port Angeles todax, of the Br ship Caradoc from Hiogo is an error
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-29

.AndreW Carnegie tells boW he rose from O bobbin-6oy to c n1iJtion0ire, in neDt Sundays CGLL.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-29
THREATENS TO
 WELD "A WHIF
Mrs. Miller Has Trouble WitF1 a HOr1e-Findi1g Society Over
 Her Boy.


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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-29
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
GRAND HOTET.

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 PALACE HOTEL.
 F l. Shipton, Washgtn Mrs J Rose. Portlnd Mrs Shlpton' Washgtn Mrs Jacobs. Pasadna " E Banons. Pa w Fl Efnnser Marshd II Day washington D $ Cone, Red Bluff J M Gillette. Eureka s Offner Chgo Mrs Gillette, Eureka F. Well, R Hyde, Visalia Mrs J s Book S Mrs S A Crawford Aberdeen '
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