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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01

A s. Baldwin of the real estate firm of
Baldwin 81 Hammond was asked to go
over these figures and estimate what he
considered fair rental for the property.
He reported as follows:
Grant & Enright, for the southeast cor
ner of Fifth and Market streets, raise
from 5000 to $3.50 month.
H. Rosekrans, S73I Market, increase
from $3.50 to $500.
Thomas McGinnis, lower from 1907 so to
$500.
r. F. Osborne & Co., raise from 1926 to
$3.50.
Estate of Edward McGrath, raise from
$3.50 to $500.
Estate of James McGinn, lower from
1906 % to $500.
w. H. Mccormick, raise from $3.50 to
$500.
FL. M. Block, remain at $500.
These suggested changes raise the total
monthly rental from $3.50 70 to $4,000.
superintendent of Schools Moulder de-
clares that this is not enough for the prop
erty. He says that the School Department
ought to receive at least raise of 1873 per
cent on the present figures.
Several members OF the Board OF Educa-
ton incline to side with him.
OF course some very lively lawsuits will
follow, pleas for injunctions and all that
sort of thing, but Chairman Comte of the
Judiciary Committee is preparing for just
such steps. This time, as usual, the leases
will be for only ten years. But at the first
opportunity the Board of Education will
endeavor to get the Legislature to change
this time to twenty years. This time
question has been a great obstacle in
leasing the property. No lessee cares to
put up substantial brick structure on
property leased for only ten years.
Another thing, the property is now within
the fire limits, and new tenants will be
compelled to putsup brick buildings. The
old lessees count on this fact to help them
out in the hot fight for the leases. AT
present there is only one brick structure
on the line, that belonging to H. Rosekraus
at 87311 Market street. On account of the
very short tenure of the leases next to no
improvements have been made on the
structures in the last five years.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
WANT THE BODY EXHUMED
III. C. Rogers Thinks That His Fathers
Death Needs to Be Inves-
tigated.

There will probably be another will con-
test to keep the Probate Court busy, and
the foundations for the suit are now being
laid.
On July %, at 10 A. NJ, DIR. H. D. Rogers
died at his home, 504 Greenwich street,
and was buried at A. NJ. the following day.
His son, H. G.. Rogers, was away at the
time and only returned to the City few
days ago, and then learned for the first
time that his father was dead and buried.
The remains were buried in the Oakland
Cemetery, OF the certificate of a CDR.
Clark" but as Mr.. Rogers is suspicious of
the undue haste in burying his father he
called at the Morgue yesterday and asked
that the body be disinterred He was re-
ferred to Coroner Hawkins, and said he
would call on that gentleman, but failed
to do so.
From the story told by the son to Deputy
Coroner Hallett it appears that his father.
at the time of his death, was worth 500, 900.
He was divorced from his first wife in
Ohio over thirty years ago and married
again. He came to California and estab-
lished himself at 5O4 Greenwich street.
where he remained to the last. Shortly
after his father left Ohio young Rogers fol-
lowed him to this City, and obtained en-
ployment with the Southern Pacific.
Father and son, according to the
son, were on friendly terms, and when
the latter had to go to Amador
County for the railroad corporation DR..
Rogers promised to write if anything un-
foreseen should happen. This was the last
the son ever heard or saw OF his father un-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01

tive countenance of little Charlie Sparks
he volunteered to take his picture alone as
a reward for his excellent posing. The
young man proudly took his place beside
the school flag and posed to the satisfaction
of himself and the photographer.
Charlie is as black as ebony. His head
is covered with crispy, curling crop. He
has great brown eyes that nothing escapes
and small even teeth that might be the
envy of the loveliest belle. He carries his
round little body with a serene uncon-
ciousness that he is called 'tcute" and is
the happiest sunniest tempered little
fellow in his block.
He is the only African in the small
community of pupils and when he was
presented to his classmates the principal,
Miss Edith II. Crowley, was a little doubt
full as to whether curiosity might not be
the most noticeable element in his recep-
ton. But not SO! Charlie carried his
small audience by storm. He was prime
favorite from that moment and the title
of mascot applied by one of the older
pupils has chung to him.
He is pronounced one of the brightest
pupils of the school. His. teacher regards
him as little short of q mathematical
prodigy, and he sings popular ditties with
the abandon and melody of his race.
The mascot is only years of age, but
he has already given some thought to his
future. He has not quite decided whether
he will be carpet-cIeaner, like his father,
or President of the United States. His
fathers example of cleaning carpets as
good as new and selling them" has filed
him with the spirit of emulation. He is
fully resolved, however, to go to school
until he is as tall as the parent in whose
skill he takes such proud interest.
Charlie is not like many brilliant per-
sonages in that he is morally defective.
He is model of veracity and is proven
bially sweet-tempered. The bow and
good afternoon. ladies'" with which he
bids farewell to his teachers, quite wins
their hearts. and they regard him as an abb
breviated Chesterfield.
Those most interested in him believe
that the name of Charlie Sparks will be a
great one in Afro-American annals.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
READY TO ASK FOR BIDS,
Definite Action Taken on the
Leases of the Lincoln
School Property.
TEST SUITS ARE EXPECTED.
The Board of Education Will Be Be-
hind the New Lessees In the
Legal Controversy.

The Board of Education is preparing to
receive bids for the leases of the Lincoln
school property at Market and Fifth streets.
One step has been determined on in or
der to make a test case of the dispute be-
tween the owners of the buildings on the
property end the School Department.
Everybody will have chance to bid on
the leases. If an outsider slips in and gets
some OF the property there is almost GER
tain to be a lawsuit. This is hardly what
the School Department wants, of course,
but it is the only way out of the difficulty
that presents itself. 1t goes without say
ing that if the board grants lease to any
one, it is going to see that that individual
is protected in all his rights under the law.
Some of the present lessees have behaved
in such fashion over the matter of new
leases that they have aroused the resent
ment of some of the members of the Board
of Education. They got the leases twenty
years ago at what was considered very fair
rates.
All but one of the tenants put up big, plain
wooden structures that were expected to
last simply for the 20 years in the agree
ment. By some queer kink there was no
stipulation set forth in the leases regard
ing the disposal of the structures on the
ground at the end of the 20 years. There
was reservation, however, that the lessees
had right to remove their property before
the end Of that time by giving proper no.
tice.
OF course the law is plain on the point
that Improvements on property revert to
the realty in course of time.
The lessees claim the buildings in the
present instance. Most of the members
of the school board incline to believe the
structures belong to the City. At present
buildings inside places in the race for
ground rental. So far they have been get
ting the ground at the old rate simply be-
cause they own the disputed buildings. 1t
is to settle all this and to try to get a bet
ter rental that the board has decided to
advertise for bids, and so make test case
of the matter.
The amounts paid by the present lessees
and the estimated profits are as follows:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
BOX RECEIPTS SEIZED.
Excitement at the Grove-Street The.
alter Caused by Deputy
Sheriff.

There was scene of excitement at the
Grove-street Theater last night shortly
after the evenings performance COM
menced. Deputy Sheriff Appel, accom-
panied by Attorney E. NJ. Cummings,
swooped down upon the box-ofice with a
writ of attachment and secured all the re-
ceipts, amounting to SIS. The attaches of
the theater learned of the raid upon the
box-office, but too late to prevent the min
ions of the law from grabbing the receipts.
Manager E. ]. Holden begged the
Deputy Sheriff to leave enough to enable
the m emoers of the company to get their
breakfast and after consulting with Attor-
ney Cummings he acceded to the request.
What led to the seizure was some trou-
bic over the bar connected with the thea
ter. Recently E. F. Lydon purchased an
interest in the bar for SS5. Manager
Holden, after allowing him to take posses
sion for a day or two, threw him out. He
endeayored to get return of the $S5 with
out success, so he secured writ of attach
ment, which was executed last night.
The next scene will be enacted in the
Justices Court, as Lydon has entered suit
against Holden for recovery of the $85 and
damages.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
FACTIONS COLLIDE.
The Ashbury Heights People Pay
a Visit to Sunset
Valley.

The Sunset District improvement Club
held mass-meeting last evening at La
Grande Hall, corner of H street and Ninth
avenue. The attendance was not large.
despite the fact that about 800 invitations
were issued and special train provided.
The train was made up of four cars and
hauled fourteen people to the scene of
action. In honor of the occasion the hall
had been newly whitewashed and adorned
with flags, bunting and magic-lanterns
w. II. Jones presided, and the first
business was the adoption of a resolution
of thanks to Mayor Sutro for his gift of
the Affiliated Colleges property. Then
Thomas U. Sweeny, who has made plan
for sewering this district, was remembered
in the language of ''be it resolved, ETC." Mr..
Sweeney was wanted to explain his sys-
tenn, but not, being present committee
was appointed to 60 after him. The COM
mittee returned in few minutes and re-
ported that Mr.. Sweeney had gone to bed
and refused to get up.
At this juncture some one in the audi
ence threw out storm signal by asking
how long the Sunset District improvement
Club had been organized. The chairman
replied that it had not been ORGANIZED,
''but had just been meeting for about a
month" He said that it would soon be
organized, that the people had come to-
gether to discuss the proposition of getting
sewer system, and that those who de-
sired to sign the petition could come for
ward and do so.
No one responded, and voice in the
crowd called for speech from George 7.
Gaden.
Mr.. Gaden arose to speak, but had
scarcely uttered half dozen words when
the chairman declared that he was out of
order.
go on, Gaden," came from all parts of
the hall; but when Mr.. Gaden tried to go
on as many voices admonished him to
shut up" Some one wanted to know
what business he had In the meeting any,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
ADMISSION-DAY FETE.
Arrangements for the Sacramento CeIe
bration Nearly Completed.


bration Nearly Completed.
The joint committee having in charge
the local preparations for the grand
demonstration by the Native Sons at Sac
ramento on Admission day has nearly
completed it's work, and the task of dis
tributing the tickets for the excursion has
commenced.
Arrangements have been made with the
railroad company whereby the excursion
tickets will be accepted on all regular
trains for Sacramento on the 7th, 9Th and
9th prox. Special trains for Native Sons
only will leave the foot of Market street
on the evening of the 9TH and at o'clock
on the morning of the 9th. Returning the
excursion tickets will be honored on all
regular trains on the 9th, 10th and 18th.
A special train will also leave Sacramento
at 8 o'clock on the morning of the 9th.
The committee are now negotiating for
second special to leave Sacramento at 2
o'clock on the morning of the 10th, but
this has not yet been determined.
The committee desires that all Native
Sons intending to go to the celebration
notify it as early as possible in order to
facilitate its work
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01

way, and Gaden responded that he was
there as the representative of Mayor Sutro.
In the midst of the confusion motion
to adjourn was put and lost. The chair
man declared it carried.
Some one appealed from the decision of
the chair, and Jones roared above the
tumult that there was not an appeal from
the decision OF the chair, and that there
should be no discussion of the railroad
question while he presided. He declared
the meeting adjourned, and then J. J..
Walsh got on the platform, seized the
gavel and raped for order.
THE club has adjourned, said he, "and
| will not open another meeting for the
discussion OF any and all questions that
may come up" Gaden was called upon
and responded, reciting the cause OF bad
feeling between the Ashbury Heights and
Sunset Valley people. Ashbury Heights
had stood for Is minutes car service &C
cording to the Southern Pacific franchise.
Sunset Valley had compromised with Mr.:
Vining on half-hour service. Several
other speakers also reviewed the situation.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
A PUBLIC SCHOOL MASCOT
Novel Picture That Will Be
Sent to the Atlanta
Exposition.
CHARLIE A PRIME FAvoR1TE.
Has Not Decided Whether to Be a
Carpet-Cleaner or President.
A Prodigy.

The Stanford Primary School rejoices in
a mascot. 1t is not an amulet from the
stored isles of the East, but rotund,
large-eyed product of the Lone Star State,
and whose picture has been prepared for
the Atlanta Exposition by Bushnell, the
photographer, and will be looked upon with
wonder by the juvenile representatives of
his race in the southland.
1t has been difficult matter for photog-
raphers to faithfully portray the groups
of restless humanity in miniature. which
they have been called upon to do during
the past fortnight, and when one of those
artists noticed the sturdy figure and atten-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01

at first refused to pay any attention to the
demand, but when orders came from
Washington then Mr. Barrett had to be
dropped ''for the good of the service
Moore asserts that Barrett was mixed up
in Foss' opium deal. He does not say
that he received any of the profits, but
that through his laxness the smugglers
drug. Barrett denies this, and points out
that in March last. when Agent Moore
first arrived here, he, Barrett. was the first
to inform him of the fact that Foss was en-
gagged in the opium traffic. Barrett says
he is glad to be out of the service, and had
another position offered to him two hours
after his dismissal by Collector Wise.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
Grace Talmage montgomery.

Those who are pupils of Grace Talmage
Montgomery at the Maple room of the
Palace Hotel enjoy daily a feast of reason
and flow of soul, for she is the mistress of
the art OF grace, the esthetics of express
sion, physical culture, respiration. voice
training, articulation and the law of analy-
SIS, governing expressive speech. Her sig
nal success is proof that she is more than
the ordinary elocutionist. Teachers and
journalists wherever she has been are loud
in praise of her methods and capability as
an Instructor. She IS thorough expo
nent of the methods of the best schools
and teachers in America, and pupil of
Professor Xaupi and the celebrated Pro-
lessor Hazazah of Paris. There have been
teachers and teachers of elocution in San
Francisco, and the reputation of many of
the instruction of Grace Talmage Mont
gomery is capable of adding new luster to
the best local talent
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
ANOTHER INSPECTOR DROPPED.

p. III. Barrett Dismissed From the Gus
tom-House Service Yesterday.
P. H. Barrett is no longer Custom
house officer, and next Tuesday another
Inspector will take his position on the
Oceanic dock. For over seven years he
was in the employ of Uncle Sam. and was
always considered an efficient officer.
When the Fos5-Ciprico gang of counter
feiters and smugglers was unearthed, how
ever, the breath of scandal touched him,
and Special Agent of the Treasury Moore
demanded his resignation. Collector Wise
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS MEET.
The Membership Increasing Steadily.
A Banner Benefit Contemplated.

The Commercial Travellers Association
held their usual monthly meeting last
night at the Grand Hotel There was
full attendance, w. ]. Barrett officiating
as president and A. c.. Boldemann as Sec
rotary.
The association is increasing in member
ship steadily, many new names being en-
rolled last night. The customary annual
benefit to occur during the holidays
was discussed at length. 1t is the
purpose OF the members to make this APP
preaching one banner benefit in the his
tory OF the association. At what particu-
lar place in the City it will be held was not
definitely agreed upon.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
ACCUSED OF FRAUD.
John Lapique's Lodging House Deals
Told i'm Court.

CASTOR Strauss, as guardian of Jean
Louis Alder, has begun suit against John
Lapique to recover control of the Silver
King clearinghouse at 514 Bush street. He
states that bill of sale was given by Alder,
who has been declared mentally lncompe-
tent, but that no consideration was re-
ceived.
This is an outgrowth of recent hearing
in the Justice Court, when Lapique sued
tenant for rent. Witnesses in that case
testified that Lapique had induced Alder
to buy Broadway clearinghouse for $1,000
and then to sell it for $3.50. 1t was alleged
that this money was turned over to La
pique. Then Lapique persuaded Alder to
buy the place on Bush street for him.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
Communicated.

To the Public Reports having been circulated to
the effect that no performance would be given at
the Columbia Theater tomorrow (Monday) night,
the undersigned beg to notify their patrons and the
public in general that ga Woman of No Import
ance" will positively be presented tomorrow even
ing and every evening during the week, with the
regular Saturday matinee. In addition to Oscar
Wilde's play, Mr. Henry E. Dixey will make his
temperance in the curtain-raiser entitled 1.-THE
Majors Appointment" Very respectfully,
FRIEpLAN DEE. GoTTLoR & Co.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
Ran OFF with a Soldier.

Harding Z. Robinson, cable gripman, re-
ported recently to the Society for the Proven
ton OF Cruelty to Children the mysterious dis
appearance of his niece by marriage, Belle
Harra, hayward sixteen-year-old brunette.
Policeman Collins went out to the Preside
yesterday and found her with Corporal Boards
lee of Battery II, Fifth United States Artillery.
Shewa taken TO Sister Mary Josephine OF the
Magdalen Asylum.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
MOTEL

We also carry elegant assortment of Gents Silk
Underwear, Silk Half Hose Silk Umbrellas, Gents Col
lars and Cuffs Gents Dress Shirts, Suspenders Gents
Kid Gloves, Gents Neckwear, Gents Silk and Linen
Handkerchief and Gents Night Shirts.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
AFTERNOON

AFTEHNUUNs
March, ''Of the Golden Vest ............ .Oettel
Overture, Hungarian Comedy. Keller Bella
Waltz, LA Serenata". Observation-Disclosures etra
.'Toread0re ct Andaleuse''. .Rublnsten
Prelude, chorus and cavatina, from "Guira-
menta' NJ ercadante
Intermission.
Overture, "Rosamonde". ............ Schubert
Waltz, Dream" .......................M illoecker
Nocturno i'm Rosenheim. ................ Eilenberg
Selection. al Trovatore". Verdi
March, Golden Vest .............H Horst
EVENING.
March, "Good Luck' ..............Unr ath
Overture, "Tbievish Magpie".. Rossni
Waltz, ''At the Blue Lake, Milloecker
Gavotte, Hamburger ..................Czi bulka
Selection, "PrecioSa" Observation-Disclosures Weber
Intermission.
Overture, FESTIVAL. Leutner
Waltz, 81 Love Thee. Waldteufel
Patrol "Pittsford FARM Wiegand
Selection. "Ermnie" j ak bowsky
March, High School Cadets. Sousa
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
Harrington surrenders HimseIf.

W. ]. Harrington, who was charged with
perjury by Martin Kelly surrendered himself
at the Southern station last night and in about
an hour later was released on his own recogni-
zance by Judge Low.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
Mrs. Peasants Suit Lost.

The suit of "Mammy' Pleasant against
Samuels. the dry-goods man, for money alleged
to be due has been thrown out of court on a
demurrer and the plaintiff has declined to file
q new COMPLAINT.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
THE MECHANICS FAIR.

Eleven Thousand and Six Hundred
People Present Last Evening.
1t was university night at the Mechanics
Fair last evening. College music was
played by the band and college cries in
dulged in by the boys, who turned out
nearly 700 strong. However, their fun was
free from boisterousness. The attendance
yesterday was larger than it has ever been
before, there being $500 admissions in the
afternoon and 1850 in the evening. To-
morrow afternoon the pupils of the Lin
coin, Clement, Pacific Heights, Hearst,
Croker, Hamilton and Rincon grammar
schools will be entertained. Monday s
music programme will be as follows:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
NEW To.DAY-DRY GOODS.


Attention is respectfully called to our ELEGANT
STOCK OF GENTS FURNISHING GOODS at lower prices
than similar goods been offered in San Fran-
CISCO
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
YOU HAVE SEEN

The obstruction at Third and Market streets, and
the tearing down of that building has certainly in
terfered with business, and on that account we
have lowered the price of every shoe in our house.
We have all grades of shoes from the finest to the
cheapest, and on all have made reduction,
and do not think because we advertise cheap shoes
that we do not carry fine ones. But of course on
the cheap and medium priced shoes we have estab-
lshed reputation for selling cheaper than any
the coast. 1t has taken years 10 establish
that reputation but good shoes, low prices and
courteous treatment of customers will win every
time Give trial; examine our shoes and
prices and If they are not satisfactory do not buy.
This week we are selling Ladies' Dongola Kid But
ton Shoes with either cloth kid tops. medium.
square or pointed toes and Vshaped patent leather
tips, for
$1.8S.
These shoes are Philadelphia make and are guar
anteed for fit and wear. They worth So 80, but
we are after your trade, and offering in
ducements. We carry them in c, D. Z and ZEE,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-01
A Family Jar.

A Family Jar.
GREAT AMERICAN IMPORTING TEA CO.'S
Stores selling
MASON FRUIT JARS
At greatly reduced prices.
dozen Jars, pnts, in box SOC
dozen jars, quarts, in box.
dozen Jars, half gallons In box .............SO SOC