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New To day. FOREIGN NEWS. LEFEVRE TRAGEDY. SUIT TO RECOYEft Termination mt the Salt J. A Jo a it ao a and J.

B. Wyniaat vs. GOVS' SUITS! Latest DiSDaTGHes. Gen. Garfield Returns to Ohio.

CHILDREN'S SUITS by Court. Had read the rtpoA and liered that Lefaverti had bwn KDlod arid that Schroder killed hh. Argued by Gibson, Foote and Montgomery. The defense cUimed that; an the juror believed Lefevre had been killed by Schroder, he was unqualified to act as an unbiased juror. Counsel read the: statutes and codes and the Court again examined the juror as to whether he could disabuse his mind of the reports read in the papers The juror said that he could, and the Court denied the challenge.

Defense excepted. PKBEMPTORT CHALLENGE. The prosecution asked to be allowed to challenge ereroptorily from a full box. The defense claimed this as a right. Denied and accepted to.

The prosecution challenged Mr. Ander young man, aged 29, a son ef W. Gj Kirk man of the Frisco restaurant of this city, killed himself Saturday afternoon. It might have been accidental, but there are suspicions that it was a suicide. An old gentleman named Boulon dopied dead Friday night over bis billiard in a saloon.

He was an old pioneer, and aged 70. The weather is cold and clear; 9 degrees above zero last night. General Tannatt left this morning for the East. CALIFORNIA, Schooner Arrlva 1 Rain. Santa Barbara, November 29th.

Arrived to-day the schooner W. L. Beebee, Captain Eschen, nine days from Port Blakeley. It is commencing to rain, with a strong breeze from the southeast. I have manufactured a large line of Children's and Bey's Suits, which I will keep in connection with my HerchantTailoring Establishment And I am now prepared to fit boys from 4 to 16 years of age.

I guarantee my goods as I represent them. Call and examine our stock before purchasing elsewhere. J. MEYERS, 1065 BROADWAY, BST KIRKLAND Chemists and Beg to announce to their friends and the public that thsy have lost purchased the old established and well known Drug Store of the late E. P.

Sanford; on the corner of 10th and Broadway, and hope, by strict attention to business and fair dealing, to merit a continuance of the patronage extended to their predecessor. IX W. KIRKLAND, H. O. TROWBRIDGE, a (Bate with H.

Bowman.) Id reference to the above, I would inform t'te public and the many patrons of my late husband, thai I have disposed of the business to Messrs. Kirkland and Tro bridge, and solicit for them a eon tinuance of the patronage so liberally given to him. MR8. E. P.

8ANFORD. Tie California Fnrnimre MaDnfac'g Co. 220, 222. 224 and 226 BUSH STREET, San Francisco, RECEIVED THE GOLD MEDAL AT THE LATE MECHANICS' FAIR AND Four Other FIRST PREMJTJMSj FOR the LATEST STYLES of FURNITURE We have the only Large and Complete Stock of Furniture, Curtains and Lambrequins, which we are selling at the Lowest Prices. CALIFORNIA FURNITURE MANOFAGORING COT 220, 222, 224 and 226 Bush Street, San Francisco.

CLOSING OUT! Our Entire Stock Must be Sold $80,000 WORTH OF CABLEGRAMS TO THl! TRIBUNE The Doelssojr Case. Paris, November 20th. A Socialist paper proposes a subscription to cover the fines in the Decissey case, while General Decissey intends to give the damages awarded him to the military fund. The leniency of sentence is due to two reasons: Firstly the udges thought the Parliamentary investigation might reveal something, and they could not impose irremedial pun ishment like imprisonment. Secondly, imprisonment of defendant might have led to demonstrations in the streets and suburbs.

Judgment, however, perfectly rehabilitates General Deciss 'y, but officers of the army seem much irritated at the judgment, of which they cannot exactly comprehend the motives. Ardent Communists Arrested. Paris, November 29th. Several persons were arrested yesterday while proceeding to Lavallois Cemetery to make a a demonstration at the grave of the Communist Ferre. Montenegrin Occupation ot Oulcl jrno Badsie, November 29th.

The Montenegrins have sent a force to guard the new boundary, which so far has been maintained without interruption. The Turks kept at a distance of 500 paces on the entry of the Montenegrins into Dulcigno. Delegates from the fleet and General Petrovic and staff were met by a deputation of jcitizens. The Montenegrin flag was hoisted on the fortress with a salute of twenty-one guns. The town is quiet.

GREAT BRITAIN. Rowing Match. November 29th. A sculling match between Edward Trickett and Wallace Ross came off this morning over the Thames Champion course, from the aqueduct to the ship at Mortlake. Neither Ross nor Trickett were in very good trim, Betting was even at the start, but Trickett Won easily, beating Ross by four lengths.

In consejjj quence of a foul at Hammersmith, however, the umpire declared that the men must row again. Ross had the Surrey station. The start was a good one. R'Wg immediately went a length or more ahead, and maintained the lead to Hammmer-smith, when a foul occurred, Trickett's scull touching Ross's boat. It was a good race after this to the top of Cheswick-Egot, where Trickett took the lead to Barnes' Bridge, and rode right away from Ross, who was then beaten, Trickett winning by four lengths.

Death of a Member of Parliament. London November 29th. John Whit-well, Liberal, member of Parliament from Kendall, is dead. AFGHANISTAN. Khyber Pass to he Abandoned.

Calcutta, November 29th. Events foreshadow the speedy evacuation of Kbyber Pass, the sole remaining fruit of the British campaign in Northern Afghanistan. INDIA. Outbreak In Cashmere. Calcutta, November 2.th.

News from the outbreak in Cashmere is reassuring. The Maharajah is however pushing forward reinforcements. PERSIA. The Kurdish Uprising-. Tkhkran, November 29th.

Sheik Ab dullah is reported to be negotiating with the princqal Kurds to form a coalition against Persia in the spring. Grand Concert. A vocal and instrumental conceit will be given to-morrow evening to S. Leach by the ladies of the Rossini Vocal Club at Camron Hall. It will be a fine musical treat.

Some of the best amateur talent has been engaged and the lovers of artistic music may be assured of a pleasant and satisfactory entertainment. Mr. Leach's well-earned reputation is a sufficient guarantee for a large and appreciative audience. His many friends are actively engaged in forwarding the movement. Some of his finest productions will be rendered in excellent style.

No one should miss this concert. Presbyterian Fair. The Fair at Hansen's Hall is for this evening only. The programme is immense. Additional attractions.

There will be a rush for seats. Go early. The Use of Stimulants, So deleterious when abused, (but in limited quantities much to be recommended to persons in feeble health) has leen much abated by the introduction of matured and well made California wines, and we refer particularly to the delicious California champagnes manufactured by the firm of A. HARASZTHY such as Eclipse Extra Dry, Muscatel. Moselle, Grand Prize, Private Cuvee etc, all superior to many imported champagnes.

To the brands Gutedel Riesling, produced on the vineyards of I. Gundlich to the Grke Wines, of the Natoma Vineyard, to the excellent and pure Post Wines, Sweet Muscatel and Angelica, to the different and very fine clarets, such as Zinfandel, Malvisio, etc, fit for any gentleman's table and superseding imported wines of double the cost, all of which we bad the pleasure of examining at the wine store of Mr. F. ENGELKEN. 473, 8th street.

It should be a matter of pride to all true Californians to use the produce of our beautiful State in preference to imported and mostly adulterated goods, and we call the attention of the public to the advertisment on the third page. Backhaul'. Patent Grale. Is now on exhibition and for sale by B. WILLIAMS corner of Franklin an4 Thirteenth Btreets.

More than double the heat is thrown out by the same amount of fuel than by the grates in common use. The concentration and radiation of hot air is the feature of its superiority. It is in use at Williams office, and the public are invited to inspect. Its cost is about the same as the common grate and the saving of fuel more than hfty per cent. It is guaranteed to please all purchaser.

Mr. Wil liams is sale agent on this coast. Notice. I have opened the premises No. 473 9th street, between Washington and Broad way, as a Wholesale and Retail, Wine, Liquor and Cigar Store, and call the attention of the Dublic torn? excellent stock California and imported poods, which axe sold at strictly Stn i rancisco prices and are guaranteed of the very best quality and strictly pure, for medicinal use or otherwise.

Depot, A. HAKASZTHY ft Champagnes. IXL Bitters, llew of Alps, I. Gundlich Gutedel finest Ports Sherries, Angelica, Sweet Muscatel, fine Table Clarets, White Wines, Old Whiskies, Brandier, Knm, (fin, etc, SvruDs. Curare, domestic and imported.

French liquors and everything pertaining to a well assorted ana mess carenuiy selected stock in my line of business. All Hoods delivered free of charge in quanti ties to suit. r. Savllaffer Brti' Great Bale. The extensive establishment of SALIN GER 1106 Broadway, is selling out Drenaratory to concentration of their business at Portland, Oregon.

This has been known as a most popular and lib eral-dealing house and Oakland people will miss it when gone. aUghty thousand dollars' worth of dry goods, shoes and fancy goods are offered at a sacrifice on account of closing. A lecture will be triven by Dr. M. TAG- GAIiT under the auspices of the Philosophical Society of Oakland, at the parlors of the Independent Church, corner of Thirteenth and Jefferson, next Tuesday eyen-iiur.

The subject of the lecture, "The Evils Arising from the Use of Tobacco and Its Injurious Effects upon the Human System." The lecture will commence 8 o'clock, B. Powert to Recover Damaget. Following are the findings and verdict in the above case, which was brought in the Superior Court, Department No. 1, before Judge Crane, by the plaintiffs, to recover the sum of $3,125 78. The suit arose out of the purchase of the Trans cript office, a daily and weekly news' paper published in this city, on or about the 1st of January, 1878, which the plaintiffs claim they were induced, by false and fraudulent representations on the part of defendant to pay the sum of six thousand dollars, the said sum of $3, 126 78 remaining unpaid.

The case occupied the attention-of the Court for three days, and after an extensive ex amination of several witnesses on both sides, the jury retired at 5:30 o'clock on Saturday evening, and at 1 1 o'clock p. m. brought in the following sealed ver dict, which was opened in Court this morning at 9 o'clock State of California. In the Superior Court of tne Count of Alameaa, Uepart-ment No. 1: J.

A. Johna-n and J. B. Wymsn, plaintiffs, vs. O.

B. Powers, defendant. the jury, in the above entitled action, do find this our special verdict, as uy answers to the interrogatories below stated, signed by our foreman: I. Was the promissory note for $5,500, the subject of this action, made and given in consideration of the purchase by Johnson and Wymao from Powers of the two newspapers, their good will and'patronae, the material of the printing office, and its furniture, as stated in the answer to the cross-complaint A nswer Yes. J.

S. Emert, Foreman. II. State whether said Powers made to said ohnson and Wyman a warranty as to the value, condition, amount, quantity or quality ef said property so sold by said Powers and purchased by said Johnson and Wyman? Answer No. J.

S. Emert, Foreman of Jury. III. State whether said Johnson and Wyman had an opportunity of examining the said property purchaned by them before concluding the purchase? Answer No. J.

s. Emkry, Foreman of the Jury. IV. State whether said Johnson and Wyman were misled and induced to mulct- the purchase of the property by any false and fraudulent statements of Powers as to value, quantity or condition of the Prop erty? Answer Yes. J.

S. Emert, Foreman of the V. Have said Johnson and Wyman suffered or sustained any and if so to what amount, in consequence of the false representations of said Powers, as to the value, condition or quality of the proj-erty so sold to them? Answer Yes. J. S.

Emert. Foreman of the Jury. VI. How much, if anything, lo you find to be due on the promissory note" in suit, over and above all the claims (if any) which Wyman and Johnson may have for damages (if any) sustained by them, arising from fraudulent representation of Powers, provided you find that Powers was guUty of fraudulent representations as to the value, condition, quantity or quality of the property sold on which Johnson Wyman relied, and by means of which triey were misled. Answer Fourteen hundred and sixty-eight and 80-100 dollars ($1,468 SO.) J.

S. Emert, Foreman of Jury. R. Ben son, Joseph Sunderer. L.

J. Hardy, P. Boasran, Georvre F. Crowell. M.

Sullivan, F. Schimmelpfennig, J. J. Lawler, W. Clearland, S.

M. Worthington, W. W. Wvnn. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

Reports on Bridges Cbargea Against av Road Overaerr Indigents Cared For Etc. The Board met this morning in adjourned session, present, Messrs. (xreene, Alarlin, Meyers, Clement, McClane and Chairman Dusterberry. The meeting was called to order at 10 a. m.

After the reading and approval of the minutes the District Attorney reported the claim of J. T. Jackson, Constable of Eden Township, for $53 30 correct, except $2 o0, fees in esse of the People vs. Walter Rogers, and this somewhat in doubt. The report was receive placed on file and the bill ient back for correction.

The District Attorney also reported on bill of the Sheriff of Contra Costa county as correct, and likewise on claim of D. Noonan, for $145 85. OS BRIDGES. Mr. Greene reported favorably on bridge on roadway between Livermore and Pleas anton, and the work was accepted.

Mr. Gilson's application for the use of the old Recorders office for an examination room and the furnishing of blackboards, was referred to the Committee on County Buildings. It was further decided after discussion not to advertise the examination and allow candidates and applicants find out about them as best they could. The County Superintendent of Schools presented a requisition for articles needed in his office which was granted. A petition for a bridge on the road from Alvarado to the Half-way House, was received and referred to Mr.

Marlin and the Road Overseer to leport the probable cost. A petition was received asking the appointment of J. H. Storey constable in Eden Township. Mr.

Jackson of Eden Township was ordered to appear before the Board and show cause why he should not be removed from office. A petition was received from H. Gilbert, a County Hospital inmate, asking for trans-Iortation, and was referred to the Hospital Committee. Stephen G. Nye apieared, and preferred charges Against Mr.

Stone, Road Overseer of San Lorenzo Road District. Matter referred to Road and Bridge Committee. Miss Schweer appeared concerning the previous action of the Board concerning damage done by a creek running through her property. She used a diagram, and so convinced the Board of its mistake, that the previous action was reconsidered and the matter referred to the Road and Bridge Committee with the Road Overseer. The case of Mrs.

Eaton, an indigent, was referred to the Hospital Committee. The widow and five children recommended by Mr. McClane, were referred to that Supervisor with in-stmctijus to afford relief at once, and to inquire as to cost of sending them away. The Board then took a recess until 1 P. M.

SUPERIOR COURT. Department No. 1 Judge Crane presiding. Preceding had November 29th In the matter of W. H.

Gray, an insolvent, P. O'Malley was appointed assignee on condition of giving bonds in the sum of $500. Oakland and Contra Costa Road and Tunnel Company vs. John A. Hobart et al, demurrer to complaint continued to December 6th.

Robert Simpson et al vs. S. A. Chapio et al, demurrer of certain defendants to com plaint; demurrer sustained with leave to plaintiff to amend within ten days after notice. In the matter of Burner Young, insolvents, petition of assignee to be allowed to release lease was granted.

J. A. Johnson et al vs. O. B.

Powers, the jury found a special verdict, sustained damages in consequence of such false representations as to the value etc, of the property in the sum of 98. Chas. B. Richmond vs. A.

J. Latin, et aL, continued to December 3d for argument on motion for a new trial. The San Francisco Savings Union vs. George O. Hutchinson, et motion to determine motion for a Dew trial continued to December 6th.

E. Hogan vs. E. W. Woodward, et motion to re-, tax costs denied.

James Yuill vs. Jeremiah Tyrrel continued to December 10th. Samuel Somaden vs. W. T.

Sage-horn, dismissed by consent without prejudice. The relations between Garfield and Secretary Shesman are most friendly. Schroder on Trial in the Superior Court. Great Difficulty In Finding a Jury. Eminent Counsel Retained on Both Sides.

Renewed Interest in the Case-Scenes and Incidents in Court To-day. On the 26th day of July last Dr. Al red Leferre, a well-known dentist of this city, was shot by Edward S. Schroder, eon-in-law of the Rev. Horatio Stebbins, about 5 o'clock in the afternoon, at the former's office, corner of Broad wsy and Eighth street.

The prominence of the principals made the case one of world wide celebrity. The journals, not only of this coast, but of the United States and even Europe, contained full ac counts of the terrible tragedy. The alleged cause of the shooting, was that Leferre had seduced Mrs. Schroder Atter a preliminary examination in the Oakland Police Court, which lasted nearly a week, Schroder was held to answer, bail being refuse! Subsequently his attorneys brought him before Judge Hunt, of the San Francisco Superior Court on a writ of habea eorpu bat bail was again refused. The defendant, Edward S.

Schroder is 30 years of age. At the time of the shooting he was Bullion Teller in the London and San rancisco mat, wnere ne naa been tor nine years. Dr. Alfred Lefevre was a leading dentist of Oakland. He, too was married and had a family.

He had resided in this city for over fifteen years. The case is now about to be tried in the Superior Court, and a report of the proceedings will be found below: THE TRIAL. In Department No. 2 of the Superior Court this morning, before Judge W. E.

Greene, the trial of Edward F. Schroder, charged with the murder- of Dr. Lefevre was begun. The people were represented by District Attorney E. M.

Gibson and Zach. Montgomery; the defense by W. W. Foote, A. A.

Moore and Hall McAllister. District Attorney Gibson stated that the defendant was charged with the killing of Dr. Lefevre and the examination of those drawn for jurors was proceeded with. A. Rider was sworn but had read the reports of the preliminary examination of Schroder and was biased.

Challenged and excused. Zeno Mauvais, the music dealer, was examined and temporarily passed. Geo. Simpson was the next juror, and was also challenged for bias. Excused.

Win. Anderson was the next juror. He had first formed an opinion adverse to the defendant, but from reading the arguments made at the habea eorpu fore the Superior Court San Francisco he had bad his mind disabused and was now iu a neutral condition of mind. CouM judge the case on the evidence. Juror passed.

C. P. Marh, examined Had heard part of the evidence. Heard Schroder's testi mony. Had no opinion or bias.

Lefevre had done some work for family of juror. Had no conscientious scruples against finding a verdict of death. Was iiot intimate with deceased. Never expressed an opinion; might have said it was a hard case; it was in the sense that it was hard for a man to be killed, and hard for a man to do nuch a thing; heard part of Mr. Montgomery's argument in the Police Court; didn't believe all he said; know how lawyers talk; they would make you believe THE MOON 13 MADE OF GREEN CHEESE, If you believed all they said.

I was barn in Prairie du Chein, Wisconsin. My mind is unbiased can give defendant a fair and unbiased trial. I believe that Schroder killed Lefevre. Challenged for cause. Opposed by Counsel for prosecution.

The Court The question arises whether a juror, whp has heard a portion of the evidence, and from that has made up his mind as to a material point, is competent to ait in the jury box. I am of the opinion he is not. The challenge is sustained. Epa. Ellery was the next juror examined: Am a real estate dealer; am connected with Unitarian Church and somewhat acquainted with Dr.

Stebbins! Read the reports in the Bulletin and formed an opinion. It would require testimony to remove. Belived the statements in the Bulletin were about correct. Have not seen or heard anything since that would change that opinion. Am a married man and a native of Massachusetts.

Challenged for cause and discharged. Jason A. Rose Saw defendant a week ago; don't know Dr. Stebbins; have read the statements of the case and formed some kind of an opinion; am living near Pleasanton; am a native of Portugal; came here in 1864; the opinion that I have formed would require testimony to remove. S.

D. Warren Read 'in the Chronicle what purported to be a report of the preliminary examination; have not formed or expressed an unqualified opinion in this case; still have the impression that Lefevre was killed by Schroder; am a professing Christian, but not connected with any church at this time. Challenged by defense. Denied. Allowed and juror discharged.

J. H. Medau, examined Live in Brooklyn; am a farmer; don't know Schroder nor Dr. Stebbins. Read in the papers about the case, and formed an opinion which would take evidence to remove.

Challenged and discharged. J. Stover Am a merchant at Pleas anton; don't know Dr. Stebbins or Schroder; read the mere announcement of the lulling ef one Lefevre, and that Schroder was accused of the killing; have no. bias; did not get the impression that Schroder did the killing; haven't discussed this ease; am a man of family; have two children: aon oeioog any enurcn organization.

Passed. Benedix Petersen Live at San Lo-renao; am a farmer; don't know Schroder Dr. Stebbins; don't know anything about the caie, and have no scruples against the death penalty; never read or heard anything about the case: am not a member of a church; have livea 23 years near Saa Lorenzo; didn't know Dr. Lefevre; never beard anything of this case before Passed. A.

A. Overacker challeneed b-v defense. Denied by prosecution. Juror questioned Secretary Sherman on the Sil rer Question. The Passion Play Withdrawn in New-York.

SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE Daylight Dawalng in Dixie. Chicago, November 29th. The Times summarizing Washington special says: Texas Representatives arriving at Washington join in the new departure of the South in consigning the Democratic party to its grave. The State is enjoying great prosperity, and its people ask only of the Federal Government that no aggressive policy be pursued toward them. It transpires that at a council of leading men at Galveston, since the election, the sentiment found free expression that hereafter the electoral vote of the South should be given to the party which most consults Southern interests.

Daylight it breaking over Dixie at last. Chicago, Novemlier 29th. The Tribune has a Washington special giving a hopeful view of the Southern situation, from Jude Lochrane of Georgia, who thinks the South has chiefly friendly words for Garfield, and is disposed to be reasonable in all matters henceforth under discussion. The South, he says, makes no claim to recognition in the Cabinet, and is steadily growing local in sentiment, and getting more to love the Constitution and Government. The Southern people are fond of the history and of the names of their sec tion, but they daily see morn of the logic of events that loyalty means prosperity; that sectionalism means ruin.

They grow wise, and the day is not distant when the solid South wi'l lie dissolved, and the loyalty of the South will be as warm as New England's. To accomplish thie, Garfield will not make the mistakes uf his predecessor in accepting lip services for hon est patriotism. The Statu right question is settled. The masses of the people of Georgia are in accord with the principles of the Republican party with respect to the tariff and internal improvements. in contradistinction to thjs roseate pic ture, Rogerly Mills of Texas says that the Democracy failed to meet and combat the protective tariff issue and all protection monopolies.

They pursued penny-wise economy, crippled the Governmen, cutting down petty salaries, etc. The fight on the tariff question is only just begun, and the South will remain solid. State rights will continue to combat centralization, and the future of the Democratic party is assured. The Passion Ploy. New York, November Talmage started his sermon yesterday sayiDg: phase of the question was apparently altered by the withdrawal of The Pattion Play by Abbey, but the lesson was there all the same." He then delivered a powerful setmon from the text "Seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame." The World reporter says: In conclusion, Talmage maintains that the public had no need for novelties when there was already so much on the stage to amuse and instruct, and incidentally puffed Miss Emma Abbott and the funny man of the Burlinijtan Hairkcye.

The Tribune, commenting on the with drawal of the Passion Play says Abbey has shown commercial prudence in giving up the project that certajnly would have failed, but he will be wise not to attitudinize as a person who has conferred a public favor. Sherman on the Stiver Question. New York, November 29th. The Tn-bune says: A Washington despatch announces that Sherman will propose a common sense way out of the silver-dollar dilemma. He will ask that coinage of the present standard dollar be suspended and the huge 'accumulation in the Treasury vaults be recoined into dollars containing sufficient silver to make them equal in value to gold dollars, and keep the two coins in circulation together.

The Secretary will show that this can be done practically without expense to the Government. The President will support this sensible suggestion in bis message. Northern Pacific Railroad. New York, November 29th. Drexel, Morgan Winslow.

Lavier and August Belmont have made a contract with the Northern Pacific Railroad Company far $40,000,000 six per cent, gold bonds, forty years to run, part of which is bought "firm" and part on ojition, giving the Company time to finish the road; the bonds to be issued only as road is finished and accepted by the Government. The three firms named above as contractors for the loan have associated with Messrs. Drexel of Philadelphia, J. S. Morgan London, ani Drexel, Hayes Paris.

In this city the associates are the Bank of Commerce, Third National Bank. Von Hoffman J. and W. Seligman J. S.

Kennedy Speyer Kuhn, Loeb Woerisheffer in Boston, Messrs. Lee, Higgios and Messrs. Brewster, Bassett Co. By terms of agreement with the Company the contractors are to name two directors in the Board, and the persons selected for positions are J. C.

Bullett, Philadelphia, and John W. Ellis, of Winslow, Lanier New York. An Old Case on Trial. Chicago, November 29th. The case of B.

F. Allen came to trial in the Federal Court this morning, after a delay of six years. He was President of the defunct Cook County National Bank, and was charged with fraud against the Government and his creditors. His social position and the confidence with which business men regarded -him gave the cae unusual inter est. The motion to squash was overruled.

'Can Carry More Freight. St. Louis, November 29th. The Bridge Company denies the report that an excessive amount of freight necessitates excluding all but perishable articles. They can take much more than is offered, although 1,200 cars cross daily.

DaBgartatly 111. Littleton, N. November 29th. E. W.

Fair, Congressman-elect, is dangerously ill with pneumonia. A rtmal Poisoner. Stoughton, November 29th. Mrs. Littlefield yesterday poisoned her husband and sou and shot herself.

This morning the son died. Retmrao to Ohio. Washington, November 29th. Garfield left for his home this morning. Kxploaf on In a Taek Factory.

Wheeling, Virginia, November 20th. Mud drum of the Norway Tack Frctory burst this morping, wrecking the building and killing the engineer. WASHINGTON TKgalTOBT. Satnposoat mleldo Bsutnoam Waatlur. Walla Walla, November 29th.

A son. The defense challenged air. Alauvais; also Mr. Overacker; also Mr. Stoven Thus left but Mr.

Peterson in the box. He was sworn and dismissed until 1 p. until which time a recess was had. Aflitrnooa Session. At 2 o'clock the Court reconvened.

The lobby by this hour was filled to over flowing with those who usually evinces, mor-bid curiosity incases of a tragic surrounding. The defendant, Sohroder, sat beside his counsel with much the same personal bearing that he showed, when in the Police Court. His beard and hair seemed to have grown darker during his imprisonment, while his face has correspondingly grown whiter. Of all the proceedings he lent an attentive ear. In the Court Room were Judge Bell of the Superior Court, of Shasta county, the Rev.

Horatio Stebbins and a large array of lawyers gathered to listen and gain a point, perhaps, in the practice of their profession. At 2 P. M. the jury-box was again filled and the work of emjtanneliiig a jury proceeded with. S.

A. Woodman, of Haywards, was examined. He testified that hedidnot know either defendant or Dr. Stebbins; had read of the case at issue; had heard it mentioned; had fanned an opinion of what he had read; had no nciencious scruples against finding a verdict of guilty where the penalty is death. "At the time the shooting happened I suppose I framed an opinion it would require evidence to remove it.

Challenged for cause by defense. To Court Don't know that I formed an opinion don't know what my opinion was; if I were ujon the case I would try it impartially. Am I from aroachusetts Have lived at Haywards or 25 years. Examined further by Counsel for defense and passed. The Court (to Mr.j Foote) Do you desire yoir challenge passed upon? Mr.

Foote Yes sir. The Court The Court declines to excuse the juror. FREDERICK SHORT Examined Reside at San Leandro; have heard of the case; read of it in the papers, but did not form an unqualified opinion; any opinion that 1 formed was based upon the newspaper reports; it would not require evidence to remove; if I should lrave here now without hearing any evi dence I should still have the same opinion. Am a native of England; am on the assessment roll: am not a member of any church. Challenged for actual bias and discharged.

C. O. BBKIHAM Examined Am acquainted with the de fendant and also with Dr. Stebbins. Expressed an opinion: I have that opinion now.

By Foote It would not be possible for me to exclude all I have heard and read while Bitting as a juror. Challenged by prosecution. JJenied hy defense. Challenge allowed by the Court, and juror excused. I D.

w. PROCTOR. Have heard the case stated, but never read of it. Heard some people state what purported to be the facts of the case. Believe Lefevre had been shot.

Am not a member of any church. Am a single man. The defense examined the witness because of actual bias. To the Court What I learned was merely rumor. Could give the defendant a fair and impartial trial.

Challenge withdrawn by defense. Passed. JAMES E. PATTERSON, Of examined: Have only heard of the case. Read some portion of the account of the preliminary trial.

I never heard the lease spoken of; I and my wife discussed it generally; I did not form any particular opinion of the case. Passea. G. W. PATTERSON.

Examined Am not acquainted with any of the parties; have read of the case; am not biased; have formed no opinion; did not discuss the remember part of what I read; I believed the matters I read; I still retain that belief. Challenged for actual bias by the defense. Gibson I did not form an unqualified opinion. 1 By Moore I read the proceedings and decisions ofjboth Courts. Assuming that was given I formed an opinion and have it stilL The evidence is- what I base my opinion on.

Challenge sustained and juror discharged. A. LUCIO, EXAMINED. Have read of the case and formed an unqualified opinion; have that opinion now. By Moore Was that opinion adverse or favorable to the defendant? Objected to by prosecution as immaterial for the reason that the juror was disqualified.

Argued by Gibson for the prosecution and Moore for defense. Court overruled the objection. The juror said that the opinion was adverse to the defendant. Challenged for actual bias and discharged. r.

RHODA. Examined Have read the accounts of tbe'examinatiiins in the papers have read the opinions of the Courts; my opinion of the affair was that Schroder did the shooting and that Lefevre was shot; did not form an opinion as to whether he was justified. I believed that he was guilty of the shooting. Did not make up my mind upon the question as to whether the defendant- was guilty or not. I understand that a man may shoot another and not be guilty.

Passed. WM. ROWER, Of Alan.eda, examined Don't know Schroder; nor Dr. Stebbins; heard most of of the testimony formed and expressed an opinion as to the guilt of the defendant. Challenged and discharged.

RALPH BALM FORTH Examined Read of the case in the Call; have not formed an opinion; am married; have no children; have resided here eleven years; have discutsed the case very little; presume the defendant to be innocent; never knew the defendant; nor the deceased: am not connected with any church organization. Passed. CHRIS. BAUER Examined Am mot acquainted with the defendant, nor with. Dr.

Stebbins; have heard of thiir case; have not formed an spinion have no bias have no particular bias was not present in the Police Court: read an account of the "accident;" did novform an opinion of the gtiilt or innocence of the defendant; am a man of family; came here in 1868; came from Germany to Pennsylvania in 1863. I Belong to the Lu theran church. Passed. i ne examination ot Air. ex hausted the panel.

The Court asked- if there were any peremptory challenges. The prosecution excused Mr. Brower. The defense-excused Mr. Woodman.

The defense also excused Mr. Rhoda. The counsel on both aides expressed themselves satisfied with Chris. Bauer, Ralph Balmfortb and E. Patterson.

The case was then adjourned till 1 p. sr. to-ro arrow, i rJmtversttjr mt jCalirermla. At the assembly of the students on Wednesday, December 1st, the lecture will be given by Prof; Martin Kellogg, A. subject, "The Scholar's Courage.

ine lecture win begin promptly at 2:50 p. All are cordially invi: ited. OAKLAND BREVITIES. The police thus far this month have made 175 arrests. The Workmen Lodges of this county will go to San Jose December loth.

The ship Spartan with 1,159 tons of barley sailed from Ling tWharf yesterday for New York. City Treasurer, James Dods, paid out on Saturday over thirty thousand dollars redeeming warrants issued. This eveniug a special literary and musical programme will be presented at the ladies fair in Hansen's Hall at West Oakland. The old man named Ware, recently knocked down in a saloon at Temescal by another man named La Valle, is improving. Twenty-four vessels, with a total ton-age of 32,110 tons, have thus far been loaded with wheat, barley, at Long Wharf, this season.

The ffrst invitation and social entertainment of the St. Andrews' Society of Alameda county will ocaur on Friday evening, December 3d, at Camron Hall. The St. John's Cadets, under command of a miniature Joan of Arc, will drill at St. Patrick's Fair at West Oakland.

The Oakland City Band furnishes music, and the needle brigade furnishes fancy articles. A lad named Eddie Holten, in at tempting to jump upon the dummy engine at Berkeley yesterday, fell iu such a manner that the wheels of the engine passed over the toes of his left foot, crushing them badly. Repairs are being made to the steam whaler Mary and Helen, now lying in Oakland Harbor. Her cabins will be removed from below and rebuilt on deck so as to increase her storage capacity and allow more weight aft. Edward Burke, who left the municipal chain-gang one day rather suddenly about two years ago, broke into the City Jail Saturday night under the name of Heenan.

Finally he admitted that his name was Burke, and he was given free lodgings, which he will occupy tor some nights. The regular monthly meeting of the Chataqua Literary and Scientific Circle will be held on Thursday evening next at the lecture-room of the First Presbyterian church, corner of Fourteenth and Frankliu street. Prof. Moses will lecture. The public are cordially invited.

The subject of lecture will beduly annonnced. Many persons imagined about twenty minutes past nine o'clock last night that another earthquake was about to begin, or that somelmly had violently slammed the window blinds. But they were mistaken. It was the explosion- of a brilliant meteor which passed over the city from northwtt to southeast and exploded apparently over Bay Farm Island. PERSONAL MENTION.

W. J. Tinnen, a well-known farmer of Eden, is off on a visit to Missouri. Prof. W.

H. will spend their Santa Cruz. Mrs. H. G.

was a passenger Galbraith and wife holiday vacation in Cheliie, of Alameda, by to-day's overland train from the East. Jose Aurrecoechea, a wealthy farmer of Murray, left yesterday for Spain to bring his wife to this country. Henry nobinson, of Alameda, left on Wednesday for Tucson, Arizona, whither he goes to seek his fortune. W. H.

Eastman and wife arrived home from across the Rocky Mountains by the overland train last Saturday. Geo. Horn has been appointed Post master at rsewark, ami i. uonanue is the new Railroad agent at that place. Edward F.

Delger has returned from La Porte, Plumas county, and will study law this winter with rooman Davis. Mrs. John E. Farnum is lying ill of typhoid fever at the residence of ht father, W. H.

Knight, on Webster 8 tree t. Mr. and Mrs. W. B.

Peabody have left est Berkeley for Newport, R. In all probability they may return in the spring. Major-General McDowell, Mrs. Mc Dowell, and Miss E. McDowell will ar rive from the East on Thursday's over' land train.

Rev. W. F. B. Lynch, formerly Superintendent of County Schools, has large class in elocution and voice culture at Livermore College.

John G. Lemmon and Sara A Plummer, both botanists, were married Thanksgiving Day in this city by Rev, L. Hamilton, in this city. Robert S. Bailey, a pioneer citizen of East Oakland, died yesterday at his residence on Eighth street.

He was 57 years, 3 months and 1 1 days old. George Hewitt, one of the early con due tors on the Central Pacific Railroad, dow in the employ of the North Pacific, is building a hotel at Olema station. James D. Orr, Assistant Clerk in the State Senate, is visiting his brother in this city. He will be a candidate for Secretary of the Senate next January.

In response to a telegram from her husband, Mrs. A. J. Bancroft and family will leave Alameda on the 7th of next month for Lone Pine, Washington Ter ritory. Mr.

and Mrs. T. C. Huxley and Mr. and Mrs.

J. B. Palmer have returned from their trip to Monterey, and taken up their residences at the ex-Mission of San Jose. Griffith Meredith, Assistant Ser- geant-at-Arins of the last State Senate, has returned from Sierra county, where he is in the milling He will be a candidate for Sergeant-at-Arms of the next Senate. ANNIVERSARY BALL The Calobrat.

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The fifth anniversary of the above Lodge took place last evening at Ger mama Hall and was well attended. Some of the most prominent and influ ential of our citizens were present. The musical and literary programme was well selected and most effectively ren dered to the delight and satisfaction of the audience. The principal address of the evening was delivered by J. N.

Choyinski on the subject of the condU tion of the Jews in America, and was a masterly and well studied effort. He treated the subject in a logical and at the same time liberal manner, and ar gued against the people being clanish or seeking to form a caste. The address was heartily applaoded. After the literary exercises, the floor was cleared and dancing indulged in nntil an early boar. All seemed delighted with the entertain ment and satisfied with the successful work of the Committees.

bet. 11th and 12th. TROWBRIDGE Apothecaries, A SACRIFICE do" well by inspecting our Stock is solicited at 1105 BROABWAT Bet 12th 13th New To-Day- TESTIMONIAL BENEFIT OOHNTOIEIRI' WILL BE OIVEN BY THE LADIES OF THE ROSSINI CLUB TO AT CAMRON HATX, Tuesday, Not ember- 30, 1880 PROGRAMME. 1. 1 rio, "The Wood Nymphs" Smart The Rossini Club.

2. Son, "The Varabond" Mr. Carleton. S. Son; Mr.

W. C. Little. 4. Solo, Piano Forte, a.

Fugue in C.T. S. Bach 6. Tarraotella in Ab. Heller Mian Marlon Read.

5. Aria, "Abore in her Chamber" Eiehberg Mrs. TiDnett. (With violin Oblitrato by Mr. Henry Heyman.) 6.

Canzoonet, W. Leach Mr. B. nark. 7.

Song, "The 8kjrku-b" Hat ton Mix Ida Mnhria-. 8. aomr. Mr. C.

Danvan. 9. Solo, Violin. "Hymn de Mr. Henry Heyman.

10. Solo and Chorus, "Hj-mn to Erening" 8. W. Leach Mr. W.

C. Little and the Rossini Chis. 11. L'Air des Bijoux, "Fauat," tiooaod 1 Miaa Alice Dyer. 12.

Solo, French Horn Mr. E. Schlotte. (Composed expressly for him by Mr. 8.

W. Leach.) 13 Duet "In the days of Lang Syne" Mr. and Mrs. Tippet and the Rossini Club. 14.

Song, "Lo, the Factotum" Mr 8. W. Lcacb, 15. Trio, "This Miic Wove Barneit Mrs. Tippett, Mr.

Clark and Mr. Leach. Teutonia Hall 416 418 8th Street, Broadway and Fran kHt res BOCA BIER ON DRAUGHT PER 5C. GXJLSS' THE ONLY PLACE IN OAKLAHO Genuine Boca Lager Beer Is sold fresh from the refrigerator, alscf Scnlitz's Liu7auKeo And other Eastern SHOES, Sc. DRV CO Must be Sold AT Parties in need of anything before going elsewhere.

An early SALINGER'S, New To-day. ST. PATRICK'S FAIR AT STANFORD HALL WEST OAKLAND, Tea Fancy TaMes, Band and Piano Music, Grrah Box and Adjoining Table, Candies and Sola Water, Shooting Gallery, Refreshments, ETC. Amusements at this popular resort every evening Admission 25 cents. LOUIS P.

BERCER, OA Roneer Jeweller! AND WATCHMAKER, A very fine and complete assortment of WATCHES AHP JEWELEBY Of the latest design, AKD SOLD AT THE LOWEST FIGURE. Ladies are kindly requested to call and see before purchasing elsewhere. No trouble to show goods. Rapal4BsT ITklchtt aatl Jewelry Specially Attended to. P.

BERGER, 6T Brudwar, Hear lOta, Oaklaa JAPANESE BAZAR PREPARED FOR THE HOLIDAYS. A larn assortment of holiday present eoratotinif of fancy and nmfoi artilea, have just been, received and will be sold at the cheapest rates in town at 1166 Broadway, tot. 13th Street. By CAMPBELL, at LuskFac tory, Temescal, a Span of Work weixhin 1600 to 1800 lbs. each, and about 6 Tears old.

will call ODS,.