The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-18
LATE NEWS OF ALAMEDA
Work of the Board of EQuaIiZa-
ton Now Nearly Com
pIeted.
w. H. Taylor Writes a Sarcastic
Letter to the Equalizers-A
Patent Bicycle Saddle.

ALAMEDA, CAL, Aug. 1.-THE City
Equalizers assembled yesterday morning,
but adjourned without transacting any
business. There are very few more APP
plications before the board to be con-
sidered, and the work of equalization viii
be closed in couple of days.
In view of the action taken last Tuesday
on the application of Mrs. Mary w. Mas
number of residents at West End to an
pear before the equalizers Monday morn
ing and show cause why their assessments
should not be increased.
W. H. Taylor has written communica-
ton to the board expressing regret that
business engagements will prevent his ap-
pearing before them to show cause why
the assessment on his property should not
be increased from $4575 to $4,000. Mr.. Taylor
is caustic writer, and concludes his letter
as follows:
do not know of any sales in that vicinity by
which its market value could be judged, and
therefore think it largely matter of conjeet-
serving the radical views of your Assessor,
think his valuation probably fair.
l am glad to be on his side for once, and Ia
boring under the impression that you wish to
sustain him, urge that the assessment made by
him be not changed. AS l cannot be present
he probably might appear i'll my behalf.
A Challenge Accepted.
Company G has accepted challenge to
meet fifteen mem bers of Captain Turner's
company of the Naval Battalion in shoot
ing match at the High-street range, to
take place within fortnight. The match
will be for trophy valued at $40, the day
CT the competition to be determined yet
Of L
the match one for twenty men.
Pneumatic Bicycle Saddle.
A local expert cyclist has patented a
pneumatic saddle, for which he claims
many advantages over the present leather
affair. 1t is inflated around the sides and
hollow in the center. Mr.. Gorham claims
that one forgets many of the difficulties
and hardships of long trip when riding
one of these saddles The invention will
be placed on the market shortly.
Her Mind Is Gone.
In the suit of NJ. G. Strong for divorce
against his wife, Emma l.. Strong, now
resident of Spokane, Wash, trial has been
set by Judge Ogden for September %. De-
positions have been filed by Dr. G. s.
Kolb and George Thomas of Spokane to
the effect that she is not of sound mind or
able to have her deposition taken.
The Timepiece Found.
Alfred Earle called at police headquarters
Yesterday and reported that thief had
entered his room on Park street and stolen
a silver watch. However, after search,
the timepiece was found tucked under the
mattress.
Letter Carriers Benefit.
The benefit entertainment for the family
of the late w. E. Probst under the auspices
of the National Association of Letter-car-
riers of Alameda and Oakland was q tinan-
cial success. About $3.50 was Melted.
Children's Day Praise Service.
At the PRESBYTERIAN church this evening
there will be children's praise service by
the Sunday-school, assisted by the orches-
ira. Each visitor will be provided with a
copy of the music to be rendered.