The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-12
CONTEST OVER a GIRL.
Craigie Sharp Appointed Guardian of
Ida Francis

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OAKLAND. Nov 1L-There was quite
a contest over the appointment of
a guardian for Miss Ida Francis,
in Judge Ellsworth's court this after
noon. The girl is 16 years of age,
and her parents, who reside on Central
avenue near Webster street, Alameda,
tried very hard to retain guardianship of
her. The girl, however, went on the wit
ness stand and testified that she had been
most cruelty treated by her mother.
Il refused to live with my parents any
more said she, because my mother
would beat me terribly. Ny parents were
cruel TO me. Why they would just as
leave kill you as not"
At least dozen witnesses We're exam
ined as to the good character and fitness
of Mr.. and Mrs. Francis, to retain possess
sion Of their daughter, but all this proved
Judge Ellsworth appointed Craigie Sharp
as guardian, at the request of the girl
herself.
Alameda County's Cash.
OAKLAND, Nov. u.-Supervisor Tai
colt, Auditor Whidden and Deputy Dis
trict Attorney Church have just counted
the county's cash, and there appears a
considerable increase. When last counted,
$169 254. Since then there has been re-
ceiVed $f51, SAT 81, against expenditures ag-
gregating $4S,961 "A. The balance, which
should be on hand therefore is $272. 140 II.
This TALES exactly with the amount ac-
tually in the treasury. This sum is rep
resented by the following deposits: United
States gold coin, sos ,2S5; gold notes, 1880;
silver coin, $S49 Is; deposit in Central
Bank, S42 ,067 "a; Union National Bank,
S63.l37 o.; First National Bank, $54, 651 So;
Controllers warrants, $1609 rs.
Waterfront Case Closed.
OAKLAND, Nov. 1.-THE famous Oak
land water front suit closed for the sec
ond A. time this afternoon It is perhaps one
and tried in the United States, and while
particularly noted for its dryness and the
embarrassing labyrinth Of complications,
q favorable decision to plaintiff Will mean
q great deal to the city of Oakland as the
title TO most Of the marsh land and the
city'S water front is involved. Judge Og-
den, before whom the case was tried, has
given each side twenty deays in which to
prepare briefs and ten to answer. Then
the case will be argued.
Oakland News Notes.
OAKLAND, Nov. u.-Amended articles
of Incorporation were filed by Christ
Church protestant EpiscopaD. Alameda
to-day. The original articles were filed in
September, 1872.
Oakland News Items.
OAKLAND, Nov. u--Judge Ellsworth
to-day denied the motion of Attorney
Nusbaumer to set aside the Indictment
against Constable II. W. Won Kapn while
the hearing OF the demurrer was con-
The football game at Central Park, San
Francisco, next Saturday afternoon will
De between the 81 Mary S College of this
city and the Santa Clara College teams
A well attended vocal and instrumental
entertainment was given at st. Francis
de Sales Hail this evening for the benefit
of Sacred Heart Parish, at which Rev. NJ.
7. Seaman delivered an address.
The Southern Pacific Company Is en-
deavoring to make arrangements whereby
much OF the rush work. which was
stopped on account OF the big blaze at
their Sacramento shops. will be done at
the West Oakland yards.
The Reliance Club has arranged for
two good boxing contests for Thursday,
November u, between George Gates OF
Alameda and Franz Schiller in an eight
round go; and Al We'll and Arthur Wal
ker Of Australia.
The proceeds Of Catholic Ladies' Aid
Society night" at Father Kings fair next
Monday night will be given to the fund of
the immaculate Conception Church
In all probability officer Chase, who has
been on the local police force for over
twenty years, will be retired on a pension
at the next meeting of Board of Police
and Fire Commissioners. Special officer
Harry Gilbert has been mentioned as his
most probable successor.