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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-13
JUDGE SWAYNE ERRED
ACTION CRITICISED BY THE ST.
PREME COURT.
Clyatt Peonage Case demanded for q
New Trial - Opinion by
Justice Brewer.

In the peonage case or Samuei M Ciydlt
against the United States the Supreme
Court Of the United States today reversed
the decision of the circuit court of appeals
for the fifth circuit in favor Of Clyatt. who
was charged with returning to involun-
tary serviture two negroes named Gordon
and Ridley.
The opinion was handed down by Justice
Brewer and while it upheld the constitu-
tionaIity of the law for the punishment OF
peonage. it held that as the record failed
to show that the negroes had ever before
been in custody the charge of returning
them could not be sustained.
Clyatt, who resided in Georgia. was
charged with taking the men in custody
while they were employed in Florida. The
proceedings. therefore. originated in the
latter state.
Statutes were involved. The court sus-
tanned their constitutionality, saying: we
entertain no doubt of the validity OF TINS
legislation of its applicability to the
case of any person holding another in a
state Of peonage, and this whether there
be municipal ordinances or state law sane
tionng such holding. 1t operates directly
on every citizen of the republic, wherever
his residence may be-
Charge in the Indictment.
Calling attention to the charge in the III
dictment the justice said: 1T was essen
tial to show that Gordon and Ridley had
been in a condition of peonage, to when
by the act of the defendant they were re-
turned We are not at liberty to trans
form this indictment into one charging that
the defendant held them in state OF pc
onage or that he arrested them with d
view of placing them in such a state. Inc
testimony discloses that the defendant with
another party went to Florida and caused
the arrest of Gordon and Ridley on war
rants issued by a magistrate of Georgia
for larceny, but there can be little douht
that these criminal proceedings were only
an excuse for securing the custody of Cor
con and Ridley and taking them back TO
Georgia to work out debt. While this
is true, there is not Scintllla OF test
niony to show that Gordon and Ridley
were ever heretofore in a condition OF pc
onage We are constrained, therefore. to
order a reversal of the judgment and re-
mand the case for a new trial..
Trial Court Erred.
He said that the trial court should on
this account have taken the case from the
jury.
Justice Harlan dissented, saying that in
his opinion there was evidence tending 10
make a case within the statute. THE &C
cused made no objection to the submis-
sion Of the case to the jury he said, and
it is going very far to hold in a case like
this, disclosing barbarities of the worst
kind against these negroes, that the trial
court erred in sending the case to the
jury"
The case was tried originally by Judge
Swayne, and, under the order of the SUI
preme Court, will be remanded to his court
for another trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-13
Victim of Shooting May Recover

DENVER. Col. March 13.-Police Cap
hin Bohanna and Police Surgeon Frank
bulin. who were shot yesterday by George
Shissler. when about to arrest him after
he had killed Mr.. and Mrs. Kay Sill, neigh
bors, probably will recover. Mrs. Shissler.
who suffers from heart disease. was I'M
conscious many hours after hearing Of
the deed of her husband. 1t is still unde-
termined whether Shissler shot himself or
was wounded by one of the posse Shissler
Is believed to have been temporarily de-
ranged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-13
Asks for Appointment Of Receiver.

Proceedings in equity for injunction, an
accounting and the appointment OF re-
ceiver were instituted today in the Supreme
Court OF the District of Columbia by Will
liam A. Richards. through Attorneys III. w.
Sohon and William c. Prentiss, against 8.
Dana Richards and the Lincoln Richards
Land Company
court the defendant Lincoln will sacrifice
just claims against company In which
the complainant has joint and equal In
terest."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-13
Plea for Maintenance.

Annie ReveIls through Attorney w. c.
Martin, today petitioned the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia to compel her
husband, Thomas Revells. to provide for
her maintenance The parties were mar
ried September q. 1894. and have one child.
Cruel treatment, desertion and non-suppOrt
are alleged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-13
Vaughn Glass.

The annual banquet of the Vaughn Class
OF the Sunday school of Calvary Baptist
Church is scheduled for Friday evening
next in the Sunday school house, 9th and
II streets northwest, at o'clock. The fol-
lowing speakers have been announced: JUS
tice David H. Brewer of the United States
Supreme Court, Chief Justice Seth Shop
herd, Supreme Court Of the District of CO.
lumbia; Rev. Randolph H. McKim, f. w.
Vaughn. Chas F. Nesbit. L. e. Payson,
Powell Rogers and Prof. Mitchell Carroll.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-13
Former Washington Resident Dead.

The funeral Of Mrs. Sarah j. Chambers, a
native of Washington, but who had resided
in Baltimore for several years. took place
yesterday from her home in the monu-
mental city, interment being in Loudon
Park cemetery. Mrs. Chambers was fifty
seven years old. She is survived by her
husband Mr.. Richard w. Chambers. and
by seven children, Messrs. William c., E.
Powell. r. Lee ard James T. Chambers,
Mrs. May Martin. Miss Alice M. and Wal
ter c. Chambers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-13
Killed by His Own Fire Eneine.

George R. McDermott. thirty-one years
old. and one of the largest and most pow
erful men on the Syracuse On. " fire de-
partment. was killed under engine No. 3,
of which he was driver. as it overturned in
rounding a corner Sunday AFTERNOON. His
lungs were punctured by broken tube and
he was badly scalded by escaping steam.
Mrs. James Manning of New York is a
sister.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-13
On Trial for Ernbezzlement.

VIM H. Flaherty. indicted for embezzle-
ment, was placed on trial today in Criminal
Court No. i. He is accused Of having en-
bexzled street car tickets from the WASH
inRton Railway and Electric Company
while employed as a conductor OF that cor
pcration. The defendant is represented by
Attorney J. Med. Darlington. Assistant
United States Attorneys Turner and Easily
Smith are conducting the prosecution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-13
colored Business Mems Mass Meeting.

Colored Business Mems Mass Meeting.
Arrangements have been made for mass
meeting to be held this evening at True Re-
formers Hall. under the auspices of the
Colored Grocerymen's Union. Addresses
win be made by a number Of invited guests
including w. r. Griffin. Rev. w. L. Taylor.
Rev. George w. Lee and local coiored min
listers and their congregations have been
invited to be present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-13

Bernard Seese. aged twenty-five years.
residing near Petersburg. w. Va, COM
mitted suicide by shooting himself with =:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-13

Justice Anderson, in Equity Court No. l.
this afternoon dismissed the proceedings
for divorce instituted by Samuel N. Acker
against Edna M. Acker. The latter was
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12

MAKE AN OFFER We have been instructed
to sell the lot col :6x96 on the north SIDE
OF Fifth ST. So feet east of Adeline ST.;
any reasonable offer will be considered.
1885,
s2lOo-An elegant corner lot on chestnut ST..
61X120, near line; this property is
surrounded by fine homes and Will sur
prise you to location and price 10
S2sOO--An elegant little cottage on East Nine
teenth st. containing large finely mn
ished sunny rooms, open plumbing OF tne
latest. situated on high lot, 4ox1o0. wnere
a beautiful view is at your command;
car line within half a block. -452-
$2250-Fine cottage of rooms renting FOR SIS
per month East Twenty-seventh ST.
within two blocks of car line; here Is
something that is a fine little home or a
good investment; lot is 52x203 -24s-
$5O00-Modern two-story S-room mouse on Knox
ave-, finished in latest style. natural
woods artistically arranged and would
rent for $45 or $50 per month; lot Is 2O3
feet deep and plenty of sun. -523-
so, 000-Beautiful lake side mansion, situated
choice corner containing 10 rooms,
inlaid hardwood floors, and every conceiv-
able convenience that would add to COM
fort and beauty; this place is a palace and
nearly new; it is snap and not to be
given away, but if beautiful home is
your desire this will bear your careful
inspection. -3o4-
$1oOo-Lot 5ox1OO on Lewis ave-; beautiful
view and car line within one block. -24O-
$3200-Two sunny flats of and rooms in
first-class location and renting to steady
tenants. 1886
THE E. p vANDERCOOK COMPANY,
1016 BROADWAY, OAKLAND, CAL,
Or Room 232 Mills Bldg,
San Francisco, Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12
OAKLAND ADV'T'SM'NTS.
OAKLAND Real ESTATE.


HoLCOMB. BREED & BANCROFT INC,
l0t0 BROADWAY, OAKLAND, CAL
so,VoV-2 acres of the choicest fruit iand; close
to Oakland has 100 assorted Trees mas
6-room house and outbuiidings, gooo
well. fences; could buy 100 chickens with
place; Just the place for country nome;
1rult alone assures good hving
-1567-
$5,600-A 2-story. S-room colonial house, on
the north side of Both ST., close to Grove;
lot 37xl50; driveway; this beautiful
home must be seen to be appreciated
thoroughly modern in every respect.
$1,900-Reducad from s225o; must be sold;
new 5-room cottage, near Fruitvaie;
right on Southern Pacific local; most
complete little home; positive sacrlnce,
make offer; it must go; Will sell 1ur-
nished If desired.
$le,O00-Six flats of and rooms; located on
northeast corner, close in and very con-
yenient TO Southern Pacific locals these
1ne Hats bring in yearly rent OF S2o.o;
best interest bearing investment In CAN
fofnia; never vacant.
S4OO and upward for 40-foot lots in beautl,
ful Latham Terrace; one fourth casn ana
Slo monthly: the cheapest and pest Of
fering on the market east or Lake
Merritt; high ground; perfect sanltation'
freedom from fogs; street work and sue sue
walks completed; electric street car nnes
run to and through the property; CLOSE
to S. P. broad gauge station
$2,0Oo-One of the choicest building lots IN IN
Oakland; high ground tl1 Sfrospecs aeS :
view of Berkeley Hills; close 70 resi-
dences costing $4,000 to 1000; ten
minutes walk to Fortieth ST. hey Isoute
station; within easy distance OIL fouf-
teenth and Broadway; street work COM
pleted
HOLCOMB. BREED & BANCROFT, INC,
1060 BROADWAY, OAKLAND. CAL.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12
FRUITVALE ADVERT'S'TS
rKurrvAnE REAL ESTATE.

n A PLEITNER. FruitvaIe Station, Cal.
S18Oo-EXtra good cottage OF rooms, porcn
bath pantry, closets; basement an n0o.s9'
chicken houses; choice fruit trees; lot ooAIl5: l:
hair block from Fruitvale-ave- car line; easy
s20Oo-Very neat cottage Of rooms, hall
hath basement etc; 1 chicken houses; fruit
frees etc: lot 50x265; one block north from
I4th St car line and very handy TO local trains
about $500 cash down, balance on mortsase.
sIT5O-New and modern cottage OF large
rooms hall bath basement, etc. lot 3lXllZ.
on car line and in choice location, with good
s22boEBeautiful new and modern cottage of
3 rooms. large reception hall, rich mantel, hlgh
Basement chicken house all fenced and cross
fenced. on a leading street and close in; $3.50
cash down. balance on mortgage al low rare
Of interest
S2OOO-Good and substantial broom cottage,
hall hath basement porch, fine barn. "a Iruit
trees; lot s0xl50; windmill and tank; blocks
from car line; easy payments.
S1S5O-Modern cottage OF rooms and path
rom in very good condition: lot 3T:6xlOJ:
blocks from local trains; small sum down.
ff5o6-New house of 8 large rooms. hall and
beth, all hand finished and a very cozy nome
lot SOx265 having frontages; only one block
from car line; small sum down. rehialhder On
S2600~East Oakland home Of rooms and
bath; sll modern. corner lot, 46xl5V, Win parh
S2250-Handsome new cottage Of large
rooms hall bath brick mantel. basement, etc. :
lot 5Ox29s; in the best part Of FruitVale; one
block from car line; for cash or on terms.
Ss5O-At a sacrifice; 4-roOm cottage, with
fine corner lot S0xl4O good well Of water and
pump: positively this is a snap
ST5O--A nice little home OF rooms, with lot
S5K115 vicinity OF High St; easy terms II de-
sired.
residence purposes, 20ON300 feet; on main
tborOushfare.
eT50-FIne acre OF good soil, all fenced, city
watershed and foundation for house; bar
gain.
Eight acres OF choice land in Upper Fruit
vale at the foothills: magnificent view and
near car line: $500 per acre
H A PLEITNEIl, Fruitvale Station. Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12
OAKLAND ADVERT'SM'TS
OAKLAND REAL ESTATE.
TAYLOR BROS. & CO.,


Real Estate, Insurance and Financial Agents,
1896 Broadway, Oakland Cal.
Telephone Cedar 35t.
S2490-Nine-room residence, arranged for two
fats renting for S26 per month; I'VE
minutes walk to either broad or mar
row gauge trains; should rens easily for
$50 per month. (1649)
s325o-Residence OF. rooms; two blocks from
Lake Merritt room for driveway; or will
sell for $3.50, furnished; owner in Can
ada and requests get immediate
offer
LAKESIDE HOME
S6250-A beautiful home Of 9 large rooms;
modern in every detail; furnace; situate
in the finest residence portion of Oak
land; only few minutes walk to mar
gauge depot: this place Is easily
worth $1,000. 16ss)
FLATS.
$7750-For four nobby little flats; very CEN
trally located: near both narrow and
broad gauge trains: income $l02O per
annum; these flats were completed in
November and good tenants Immediately
secured change of business reason for
selling.
BUSINESS PROPERTY.
$25, 000--For 50x100 feet on San Pablo ave-,
south of 18th ST.; three stores on prop
erty bringing fairly good income; this
property will double in years. Q13S)
TAYLOR BROS. & CO.,
1896 Broadway, Oakland, Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12
OAKLAND ADVERTS'M'TS
OAKLAND REAL ESTATE.

LAYMANCE REAL ESTATE CO..
460-462 Eighth St. Oakland
BOULEVARD HOME.
$5000-Modern house, rooms: Slx152; 40 It.
$50 ft.-Choice elevated home sites; l5O It.
deep: street work done; OPP F. M:
Smiths mansion; Key Route service; see
COTTAGE VILLA
s425o-Must be sold; owner going East; neau-
full cottage rooms; charming location;
z acre; extra fine appointments; steam
heater; stable; outhouses; chicken pens
s2s SO ft.Echoicest home site in Oakland for
the money; corner 15Oxl50; barn; FRUIT
fenced; 100 it. elevation
S40oe-Fine modern, extra well built resi-
dence rooms; bedrooms; 4Ox14O:
sunny sidei best buy in block; near Tel
egraph ave.
$50 IT. from; on Key Route; homes in demand
here; single. lots on easy terms.
S3750-Fine residence. rooms; bath; sunny
terrace 5Ox130; charmingIy situated;
rapid transit service: terms arranged;
Peralta Heights
s55o-sunny lot, 4ox134; street work done;
S3350-Modern colonial rooms; bath: beauti-
ful interior; convenient to Key Route:
$1,000 cash; near 35th and Grove sts.
$40 ft.-Fine terraced lot. 50xlS5; near Myrtle
and 10th SITS.
SslOO-Cozy new 7-room colonial; weIl con-
structed: terrace 37xI0O; south frontage;
choice home location; easy terms.
S550-Nice lot. 35x135; above grade; fruit
trees; near 10th ave; cheap.
lots; grand lake view; near 4th ave.
PIEDMONT VILLA SITES.
Four magnificent home Sites nearly acre
sizes; choicest property in Piedmont;
charming glen, hill and marine view: ad-
joining palatial residences: see these
and be convinced.
5000 Modern cottage. rooms; bath; corner
ssOOMGore block. 21ox2so: near Idora Park.
s265O-Close in cottage. rooms; bath; in
come S240 per annum
$350-Sunny lot. 50x13s; near Country Club.
S25oO-Modern cottage, rooms; bath; base
ment; 35 fl. frontage; nice location;
terms
S2eOO-Pretty 1lk- STORY cottage 6 rooms;
strictly modern; 3Sxl00; near Telegraph
ave-. schools and Key Route service.
$225o-Modern house Queen Anne). rooms;
bath; electricity: 50x150; sunny exposure;
$3.50 reduction; bargain; near Upper 18th
ave.
s2oO0-Neat cottage, rooms: bath; 40x14G;
barn; near Piedmont Key Route station.
$190G-Modern . story, rooms; modern
plumbing; r. r. yards; bargain.
SIS0O-Neariy new cottage ( rooms: modern
plumbing; 70x105; near Piedmont ave
S1650-New cozy cottage, rooms; nickel
plumbing; porcelain bath porch; cement
walks; near schools and Key Route;
terms.
s15O0-PIain cottage 4 rooms: 50x120; sunny
side. street complete; one block TO Key
Route station; extra easy terms.
S120o--Onethird acre. cottage 4 rooms fruit
trees; barn. fenced: running water: near
San Leandro road; terms.
$110O-Bargain; shingled cottage, rooms;
$75o-Be quick: cottage rooms: 90x125;
near San Pablo ave, North Oakland.
LAYMANCE REAL ESTATE CO.,
460462 Eighth St. Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12
H BAROMETER,


l2O6 FrulUvsle ave, near FrUitVale
station, Cal.
a120O-COttage OF ; rooms, completely furnish
ed lot 5Ox265: all fenced and cross-fenced; ;
chicken house; blocks from car line; in
walking distance Of the local train.
fl500-HOuse OF rooms, rooms diminished;
fine we'll; lot S1Xl3S; on macadarnized
street; large shade trees: blocks from
Fr1itvale ave-: terms II desired
&l6OO-New modern cottage OF large rooms
and bath: All the latest improvements,
high basement: blocks from Fruityale
station; terms If desired
0o-Bay-window cottage OF rooms and
100: all in bearing fruit trees; blocks
from Fruitvale station; terms $500 cash
and balance $50 per month
x2000-Bay window cottage Of rooms; hard
finished; closets, pantry. etc; 2-story
rustic barn; chicken houses; good well
windmill and tank; lot l35K2l6; on ma
cacamized streets: blocks from electric
line: terms II desired
Offer wanted on 2-stOTy house OF rooms and
BATH nantes and fireplace well. wind
mill and tank Clubhouse; lot 55xl25s high
elevation; 1 bOck from Fruitvale ave :;
is anxious TO sell reasonable
offer refused
$2400-Eegant cottage Of rooms; pantry and
closets; wash house; fne 2-stOry barn;
stable: 5 chicken houses; good well and
pump. also city water; about y acre Of
land in bearing orchard; fronting on two
streets; near school and line terms
$500 cash and balance $50 per month
Lz0ts 500 and up; $40 down and 50 per month !;
streets graded cement sidewalks; city
water: all within / block OF car line: see
these before buying elsewhere for they
h BARKMEYER. Fruitvale Cal: tel
Brook 1721
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12

E. J. STEWART & CO.,
zoos Broadway, Oakland.
$6o00-Modern home of large sunny rooms;
close in, between Telegraph and Grove. COM
petely furnished rents readily for $50 per
month; large lot; snap.
$3600-Beautiful house OF large rooms on
Merrimac ST. Telegraph; this place Is
strictly modern and in fine location; offer
wanted part cash.
S3500-Modern and up to date house of 8
large rooms on 35th St, in fine neighbor-
hood; large barn on place: lot 40x125; this is
exceptional offer.
S21Oo-Modern broom cottage AZ block from
Telegraph ave; can be had by paying $3.50
down and balance to suit purchaser.
Unimproved- $500; fine sunny lot in the
best residence part of Oakland in the lake
district; suitable for fats; lot 40x150
s225o-Elegant lot ON Webster ST.. west side:
large enough for 4 flats; fine renting location;
snap.
S2coo-Nw. corner lot close in; suitable for
flats.
S650-Lot on Goth ST.. near Telegraph; the
only one left and all ready to build on; street
work and concrete walks: beautiful location;
see this at once.
E. ]. STEWART & CO.,
zoos Broadway, Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12

MARINE VIEW.
Don't miss this; must be sold at once; ele-
CANT Queen Anne Groom modern house; sunny
side of street; paneled dining-room. pillared
arch from reception hall to parlor. Quaker
fireplace. open plumbing, sunny porch with
turned posts, open lawn. cement walk around
house and only 8 short blocks from electric
train: located IN swell neighborhood High
land Terrace which commands elegant marine
view and view of the foothills; in fact a
modern up-to-d date dwelling and only $500;
small cash payment required
S3000-If you want investment in flats be
to see this A pair of flats which con-
tain rooms bath each. all good improve
ments; located only blocks from local train
and rented permanently; income will pay s
per cent net on investment: lot 25x100 feet
This is a rare opportunity for small invest
ment in income property.
S250o-Pretty Esstlake cottage. sunny side
of street; located only one block from Oak-st
station of the local train: contains large,
sunny rooms: basement arranged 1t can be
rented out fat.
KREISS & HORSWILL,
1910 Broadway, Oakland Cal
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12

FINE lot ON sunny side of Valdez ST., neal
Twenty-sixth; only $40 per foot
Elegant lot 100x125 near residence of Alex
Young and Senator Perkins: extra choice
price $4,000.
bargain: fine residence of II rooms and
all conveniences; on Jackson St: lot 10Ox170
now rented to a good tenant at $40 per month
price $4,000
Elegant lot 40x200 near Key route station
street macadamized: 30 minutes to San Fran.
cisco; new neighborhood price $500.
Several elegant lots still unsold In the Frost
Tract; this is bank property taken under fore
closure of mortgage; terms very easy.
Elegant northwest corner, near boulevard
lot 150x140; house of large rooms; for sale
by order of bank; price $1,000; this is chance
for q builder sDecuIator
]. H. MACDONALD & CO..
1852 BROADWAY.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-12

$3oO0-MARKET St, Key Route; new;
house just nnished; story and half u
roomed house; bath; ideal place; lot 29x115;
must be to be appreciated; electric
lighting; fine mantel; open plumbing porce-
lain bath.
s2750-7-roomed cottage bath, high base
ment; large lot right on Grove St. within
walking distance of downtown; owner away !;
chance to get a bargain; terms be
ranged.
Two Of the prettiest new bungalows in
town; $1,000 for rooms and $500 for 5
rooms; easy terms of payment; electric
lighting; porcelain bathtubs; open plumbing;
large lots; close to San Pablo ave-. one of
them for rent; investigate both If you think
of buying a home.
s10oo-Elevated lot. 10Oxioo; beautiful
building site; half a block from Broadway
electric line and near Country. Club
New, modern, sx-roomed cottage with
every convenience; Apgar OF 39th st.
near Grove; easy monthly payments; for
rent at s25 per month.
GEO. w. AUSTIN. 1902 Broadway. Oakland.