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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-13
GOLDEN GATE CARNIVAL.

Miss Mary Kelly the First Candidate
for Queen.
Although no date has yet been set for the
election of officers of the festivities for
the Carnival of the Golden Gate, already
candidate for the honor of presiding over
the games and parades of the school-chil-
dren has been received at headquarters,
Miss Mary Kelly, young lady of Is sum-
mers, who has recently graduated from
the public schools and is about to enter
the graduating class of st. Joseph's Con-
vent at Tenth and Howard streets. is the
first who has consented to permit her
name 10 go before the public for chance
as queen. Miss Kelly is highly talented
and has won honors in drawing, painting
and music She is tall, stately blonde
with blue eyes and hair of a light chestnut
color.
w. II. Mills has plans for the illumina-
ton of Golden Gate Park. The plans. are
quite elaborate, and the effects that will
be produced at night are said by the cleo
trical engineers who have drawn them to
be of very stiking character.
A number Of offers of assistance from
various places of amusement have been
made at headquarters. All seem ANXIOUS
to assist financially. and only await the
sanction OF the committee to announce
their programmes and dates. At the meet
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GRAND JURY AND
THE TAX LEVY.
Alarm Caused by EST
mates for the Next
Year.
A STARTLING INCREASE
Special Session Called to Con.
slider the Serious
Question.
REPORT OF THE EXPERT.
Resistance to a Plundering Levy OF
Taxes May Be Made in
Court.
REPORT OF THE FxPE

The estimates showing the probable
cost of maintaining the City government
for the next fiscal year have so alarmed
the Grand Jury that special meeting has
been called, to convene next Monday even
Ing. What steps shall be taken to resist
the proposed increase of the local tax rate
may be decided upon at the special session.
1t is clear to the minds of active members
OF the jury that the taxpayer must be pro-
tected-that the taxes necessary to raise
the amount of money called for would
paraiyze the business of the City by con-
fiscating the property of citizens.
The Grand Jury's expert, Horace Dunn,
was recently charged with the duty OF ex-
aiming into the requirements of several
departments to ascertain what reasons
existed for demanding the large increase.
1t seems that Thomas Ashworth, Superln-
tendent of Streets, wants $500, 900 to repair
coboled streets, and $150,000 more Tor I'M
proving waterfront thoroughfares. The
Street Department has asked for an in
crease OF $900,000 over the liberal allowance
of the present fiscal year.
The School Department, which has
always been lavishly supplied with money
wherewith salaries could be increased,
new places created and teachers paid in
full during all vacations, Is clamorlng
again Tor larger allowance.
The Park Commissioners are calling for
another large appropriation Immediately
following an unprecedented allowance of
100000 for the year now drawing to
close The Grand Jury hears all along the
line OF municipal office-holders cry in
chorus for more money.
Inc Grand Jury's attention has been
ulrected 10 promise made by the super
vlsors year ago that the rate for the fiscal
year 1862 would be low AS a justifica-
ton for the high rate of 1885, the Super
ylsors explained that the City was in debt
for supplies and that half million dollars
extra to pay off all outside obligations
was an exceptional allowance which would
not be necessary in the future; after pay
ing back bills economy would be enforced,
and the next levy would be low.
10 the CONSERVATION of the taxpayers
the proposition now comes to impose a
tax equal to war indemnity levied on
conquered province. 1t is known to the
jury that the rich will shirk payment if
possible and that the staggering burden
must be borne by the hard and honest
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THE CATTLE KING
is BADLY WANTED.
Two Deputy Sheriffs Were
After Him Yester-
day.
THE INSANITY DODGE.
Mrs. Whites Attorneys Think
a Clever Plan Is Being
Laid.
HIS sPIRITUALIsTIC ANTICS.
Will They Be the Basis for
Claim of Unsound Men.
tally ?
lis sP1RITUAL1sT1C ANTICS.

George E. White, the Mendocino cattle
king and recently developed advanced
spiritualist, is about to assume a new role
that of finished lunatic. At least that
is what the attorneys for his divorced
wife, who is trying to get some kind of a
tangible hold on the 100000 awarded her,
assert.
Two deputy sheriffs and Louis Martin
were looking for the cattle king all day
yesterday to place him under arrest for
contempt of court for having failed to
comply with an order issued by Judge
Hebbard. Ever since his late WIFI,
frankie White, won her decree and hand
some lump alimony of $1,000 Mr. White
has been charged repeatedly with doing
everything in his power and within the
knowledge of modern legal necromancy
to avoid the payment thereof, and this
contempt charge arises from the same
cause.
He refused TO produce notes and mort
cages amounting to about $4,000 and also
to pay into court $500 in cash. When APP
pretended he will serve five days in lail
besides meeting other penalties imposed
by the court. But that is not the story.
Mrs. Whites attorneys believe and so
assert that the cattle king is now parading
before the public as fanatical spiritual
ist for the purpose of establishing foun-
dation on which to base plea of unsound
mentality as possible means of avoiding
the payment of the 100000 alimony and
other consequences of his acts. His wild
statements about Undertaking. spirits of
ancient Oriental magicians, dead several
thousand years and standing eight feet
high, are quoted as an evidence of a clever
concocted scheme to cast doubt on his
sanity.
Other discrepancies are also pointed out,
which go to show that however much care
may have been used in formulating the
plan, he has overshot the mark. He re-
ferred in one statement to the materially
embodied spirit of his first wife, when, SO
the attorneys say she is alive and at pres
ent making her home in Oakland. They
say the lunatic dodge will prove ridicu-
lousy imperative.
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LOUIS SCHMIDT'S STORY
He Said That He Was Beaten
by Employees of the
Railroad.
The Boys Troubles Grew Out of the
Fatal Accident to May Quill
Last February.

Louis Schmidt, lad IA years of age,
who figured prominently in the May Quill
inquest case in Berkeley, has again come
to the front and yesterday he swore out
warrants for the arrest of several men
whom he charges with battery. He says
that the assault grew out OF the case re-
ferred to. On Sunday, February 16,
May Quill, little girl, was run over by
one of the Southern Pacific Company
local Berkeley trains and one of the wit
nesses was Louis Schmidt. The boy lives
at S24 Jackson street, Oakland, and is the
support of his half-blind father and lit
tie sister. He peddles pins and needles
on both sides of the bay.
When the inquest was held he gave tes-
timony favorable to the railroad company,
to the effect that the girl was entirely to
blame. Later on he told an entirely diff
ferent story, which was to the effect that
he had been induced to testify as he did
by the Southern Pacific people, to whom
he was under obligations. At that time
he and his family were the recipients of
special favors, being permitted to ride on
the cars and boats at reduced rates.
The latter statements of the lad caused
the company to withdraw the privileges
and young Schmidt became identified
with the lawyers for the Quill family, who
have neavy damage suit in the superior
Court OF Alameda County against the rail-
road company. Since then the boy states
that he has been prosecuted by the en-
ployes of the company.
The lads last story was told yesterday
TO Judge Low, to whom he applied for
warrants for the arrest of three men. He
SAID that he was in q saloon on Market
and Brady streets at IL o'clock, accom-
panied by his father and sister. Suddenly
two or three men entered the premises
and showed him a paper which they
demanded that he sign. When he asked
them what the paper contained one of the
men answered that it was a statement
which would exonerate the railroad COM
pany from all blame in the May Quill
damage suit; that it was about the same
as Schmidt had testified TO at the inquest
and denial of the statements that he had
subsequently made.
Upon the boy refusing 10 sign the paper
he said that the men began to beat him
and his father, and even the barkeeper
took hand in the matter by closing the
door so as to allow the assailants to pro-
coed without interruption. Finally the
boy and his sister and father made their
escape.
The boy said that he does not know the
names of his assailants. Judge Low issued
the warrants asked for.
The warrants were given to Officer
Campbell who last evening arrested the
saloon keeper, B. f. Carter. The latter went
to the City Prison, accompanied by num-
Der of friends, who at once gave bail for
his release. Carter positively refused to
discuss the case or reply to. the charge
made by young Schmidt.
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FOR THE FOURTH.
An Exceptionally Big Parade Promised.
Marshal Umbsen to Pick the
Goddess of Liberty.

The parade committee of the Fourth of
July committee met yesterday and ar
ranged certain details.
The grand marshal was asked to invite
the officers and men of the Zaragoza to
participate in the parade; also to ask cos
tuners to submit ideas for floats.
All applications for positions in the
parade as. Goddess of Liberty must be sent
to the grand marshal, Henry P. Umbsen,
Mills building, fifth floor.
1t was declared to be the sense of the
committee that all actual industries be
requested to participate with float.
Communications have been addressed
by permission of the Board of Education
to all schools, inviting the children to get
up float representing some revolutionary
period. For the best float $50 prize ban
ner and for the second $50 banner will
be offered. The principals or representa-
tives of each school will meet at the grand
marshaPs office this afternoon to make
arrangements.
A committee of three from each parlor
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quiet visit to San Francisco. The colonel
has left his law practice at Seattle long
enough to get change of air, and enjoy a
season of quiescence before the campaign
comes on.
Colonel Lewis, who is the Beau Brum-
NELL of the Northwest, is a leading candi-
date for Governor of Washington, that is
to say, he is in the hands of his friends.
Apparently he stands good chance to
get the Office, too.
He was voted for for United States Sem
ator at the time of the last Senatorial
fight at Olympia, and the showdown de-
veloped that while he did not have votes
enough to prove winner, he had enough
to indicate he was a very healthy can
didate.
Colonel Lewis is Virginian who arrived
in Seattle in the hard days before the last
boom. He hung out his single, but
clients were few and the money he had
brought with him was soon exhausted. In
his predicament, though one of the
curled darlings of society, he was forced
to toll with his hands.
He sought a job on the Seattle docks
and for time rolled barrels and trundled
a wheelbarrow. This act, though per-
formed for but two hours as his enemies
aver, endeared him 10 the laboring men.
He was made an honorary memb Der of the
Longshoremen's Union, and his friends
claim for him that he is soldier with the
masses than any other man who could be
named.
Colonel Lewis is quite hand at oratory.
He can paint the lily, and altogether is no
SLOUGH as spell binder. Some two years
ago the colonel made a pilgrimage to this
City, and while here got into verbal alter
cation with the city editor of one of the
morning dailies. The colonel terselv
penned a note to the editor in such a way
that it was understood to mean nothing
else than challenge to fight duel. The
challenge created a good deal of interest,
but no blood was spilled.
They say the colonel will fight at the
drop of hat. He wears a thick bushy
beard of sangulnary color, still adhering
to the old custom and defying the breezes
that skurry about in the Puget Sound
region. They do call him Dude Lewis,
too.
There appears to be no doubt that
Colonel Lewis has strength. From both
oAuoo Va Oho O@oSouo mouuIaiHS noStS VI
his supporters are sure to appear. If he
gets the Democratic nomination it is be-
lieved he will give Governor McGraw, If
he is renominated, or whoever heads the
opposition, a lively run for his money.
Colonel Lewis is coy about giving the
public his views at this time. He contents
himself by saying that he is the ardent
friend of the toiler, that he is in favor OF
an honest dollar, and is impressed with
the need of Government appropriations
for home improvements. He will prob
ably be here for several days. The colonel
is at the Palace.
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of the Native Sons and Daughters of San
Francisco, Oakland and Alameda, will
meet at committee headquarters, Mills
building, at 8 O'Clock Tuesday evening to
make arrangements for the representation
of their order.
The Veteran Volunteer Firemen have
signified their intention of participating
in the parade. Their organization con-
sists of 300 members.
1t was definitely settled that the parade
would be exceptionally elaborate. Gen
eral Warfield has declared that nineteen
or twenty companies of the National
Guard will be in line from this City and
across the bay, with perhaps one from
Santa Cruz. This is a large increase on
the contingent of former years.
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ing of the committee Monday afternoon
the plan of arrangements will be COM
pleted, and the public notified where they
can be amused and at the same time con-
tribute to the financial success of the car
nival.
The special finance committee is still
earnestly at work. They have extended
their field of operations somewhat
and find that all classes are fully
alive to the advantages to be de-
rived by the City from the carnival. SO
confident are they of their success in rails
ing the amount specified, $4,000, before
commencing work that they are already
considering many of the details of the
more important features.
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DEATH OF SAMUEL vALLEAU.
An Old Printer and an Ex-Super-
visor.

visor.
Samuel Valleau, aged 40 years and
native of California died yesterday. The
funeral will move at 1870 P. NJ. tomorrow
from the Masonic Temple on Post street,
under the auspices of King Solomon
Lodge No. 260, f. and A. M.
The deceased leaves a widow and two
children-Mabel and Tom. He was
well-known man, and for many years was
in the printing and publishing business
on Sansome street, his partner, Oliver,
having died some time ago. Formerly
Sam Valleau was active in politics and
served one term on the Board of Super
visors. AT that time he was associated
with Steve Brodie, who was also an active
nnlitician.
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LADIES' SHIRT WAISTS F.!
At rs Cents.

At rs Cents.
LADIES UNDERED SHIRT
WAISTS. in fancy stripes and figured
percales, regular price 90c, Will be Of
fered at 45c each.
At $1.00.
LADIES' FINE PERC ALE SHIRT
WAISTS, in fancy blue and pink
checks, detachable collar, regular price
81 30, will be offered at 81 each.
At $1.50.
LADIES' FANCY DIMITY SHIRT
WAISTS, fancy colors and Persian
patterns, detachable collars, regular
price 50, will be offered at 81 50 each.
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QUICKSILVER DISPLAY.

Board OF Trade Will Soon Have a Fine
Acquisition.
Manager Filcher of the State Board of
Trade expects soon to have one of the
finest and most complete quicksilver and
quicksilver ore displays of any Board of
Trade in the United States. Alfred Abbey
of the Great Eastern Quicksilver Mining
Company of Sonoma County has written
that large collection of the ore of this
metal is already on the way. 1t is the in
tention of Mr.. Filcher to make the display
particularly conspicuous, inasmuch as
California is the only State in which quick
silver is mined.
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The LnnIxar-On.

There are always some good stories told
in the clubs. These find their way every
week into the "Looker-on" department
of the News Letter. There are some good
ones in to-oay's issue.
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At so Cents.

1000 pairs 4-BUTTON ENGLISH WALK
ING KID GLOVES large buttons), in
red, tan, navy and brown celors, also
black, regular value 81 rs, will be
closed out at Soc pair.
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At $1.O0.

$50 pairs 4-BUTTON DERBY KID
GLOVES Qarge buttonsl, shades IN
red, tan and brown, regular value
81 so, will be closed out at 81 pair.
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Owes More Than He Can Pay.
Nicholas F. Sargent, a steward, has fled a
petition in insolvency. He owes 1864 40,
and has assets amounting to $3.50.
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At $3.50.
At $3.50.
PIQUE JACKETS!

100 dozen CHILDREN's PIQUE JACK
ETS, in pink blue and white, large
collars, finish with embroidery, at
81 70, 50 so, So and 81 90 each.
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.SEATTLE'S SOLON
COMES TO TOWN
Colonel James Hamilton
Lewis, an Admira-
BILE Crichton.
WILL FIX SOME FENCES.
Most Likely He Means to Get
the Democratic Nomination
for Governor.
FAvoRs AN HONEST DOLLAR.
Once Worked On the Docks - Can
Paint the Lily, Fight Duel
or Lead the Dance.

Colonel James Hamilton Lewis, the re-
doubtable young Democratic leader OF
the State of Washington. is making a
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At Is Cents.

1900 pairs 4-BUTTON KID GLOVES
(large buttons), in dark and medium
colors, also black, regular value 81 %,
will be offered at 75c pair.
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SILK WAISTS !!
Al $1,000.

At $500.
LADIES' BLACK SURAH SILK
WAISTS, latest style, lined through
out, regular price So, will be offered at
81 each.
At $3.50.
LADIES' SILK WAISTS, of fancy Per-
sian patterns, bishop sleeves, latest
style, regular price 81, will be offered
at SIS so each.
At $3.50.
LADIES' PLAID SILK WAISTS, lined
and boned, full sleeves, finished with
belt, regular price SIS, will be offered at
Sc 80 each.
At $500.
LADIES' FANCY FIGURED AND
STRIPED SILK WAISTS, made in
the latest style, lined and boned, regu
lar price $40, will be offered at IS each.
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Ar IL Cents

1000 pairs SHOOK KID GLOVES (black
only, regular value 81 25, will be
closed out at 75c a pair.
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EXPENDITURES

Net amount paid for Fire Losses
Qncluding $S05, 225 Al losses Of
previous years) .-..-.S
Dividends to Stockholders. .........
Paid or Allowed for Commission or
Brokerage. .........-
Paid for Salaries, fees and other
charges for officers, clerks, etc.
Paid for State, National and local
taxes. 49,.
All other Payments and Expendi-
lures. .......'''..--.-
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LIABILITIES.

Losses in process of Adjustment or
In suspense. ..............
Gross premiums on Fire Risks run
ming one year or less ...... re-
insurance so per cent. ..........-
Gross premiums on Fire Risks rum
ming more than one year ...... I.
reinsurance pro rata. ...-.-.-.
Cash Dividends Remaining Unpaid q.
All Other Demands Against the
Company. .............. ........
Total liabilities
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INCOME.

Net Cash actually received for Fire
Premiums. .....-..............
Received for interest on Bonds and
Mortgages. ............. ..-.......-
Received for interest ana dividends
on Bonds, Stocks, Loans and
from all other sources. .......
Received for Rents. . .......
Received for Policy and writing fees.
Received for Gain on Exchange.
Received for Profit on sale of Real
ESTATE. ......'..... .s....-..'''s...
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At $1.5O.

ruff1e trimmed, value 50, Will be closed
out at 81 so each.
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At IS Cents.

1900 pairs 5-BUTTON KID GLOVES, in
dark and medium tan shades, also
black, regular value 81, will be closed
out at Csc pair.
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MEMS FURNISHINGS!
NECKWEAR.
HANDKERCHIEFs.

375 dozen MEMS FANCY COLoRED
BORDER HEMSTITCHED HAND
KERCHIEFS, large size, will be
offered at 6Ac, TIC, 10c, 1910 and 15c
each.
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STATEN EMIT
Or THE
CONDITION AND AFFAIRS
or THE
MAGDE BURG
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

OF MAGDEBURG, GERMANY, ON THE 31ST
" day of December, A. d. 1895, and for the year
ending on that day, made to the Insurance
Com missioner of the State of California, pursuant
to the provisions of sections 610 and GIL of the
Political Code, condensed as per blank furnished
by the Commissioner.
CAPITAL.
Amount of Capital Stock. paid up In
Cash. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. S10UsOUO W
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At IS Cents.

1900 pairs 4-BUTTON KID GLOVES
(black embroidered back), in cream,
white and butter, regular value 81, will
be closed out at CSC a pair.
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CARRIAG PARASOLS, in gloria silk,
lined, value 81 90, will be closed out at
81 each.