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The San Francisco call., 1896-09-23
CHAPTER III.
CREATION OF THE cHARrEF

How was the new charter created?
IN accordance with section 3, article XI of
the constitution OF California
Who made the charter?
board of fifteen citizens, subsequently re-
duced to twelve, chosen and elected by the
people on November e, 1894
How were these twelve citizens selected?
They were selected from well-known free
holders or property-owners of San Francisco,
without regard to politics and elected by the
people OF the entire City.
When did they compile their work.
The charter was completed and submitted
by the Freeholders on February 4, 1895.
How long is the new charter?
1t is an ordinary sized pamphlet, containing
213 pages, easily read within four hours
How long is the present consolidation act
1t is at least three times as long as the char
ter, and very difficult of comprehension.
How is the new charter divided ?
into fourteen distinct articles, defining
clearly the rights, powers and duties of each
department OF the City Government.
is the charter an original production
No. 1t simply follows the main lines laid
down in the best modern charters of the most
progressive cities of the United States, such as
New York, Brooklyn, Boston, Buffalo, Detroit,
St Louis and st. Paul.
When will the new charter be voted upon?
The citizens of San Francisco will vote upon
the charter at the general election on Novem-
Der of this year.
If ratified by the people what further step is
necessary before it goes into effect?
IL must be approved as q whole by majority
OF both houses of the Legislature of the State.
Mhen VIII the new charter go into effect?
II approved by the Legislature before April,
1897, 1t will go into effect July, 1897, other
wise not until January, 1899.
Can the charter be amended or changed after
its adoption2
Yes. Section 8, article XI, of the constitu-
tlon OF California provides that the charter
can de amended every two years by q three
htths vote OF the people and approval by the
Legislature. 1t may be altogether changed
whenever the people wish.
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Kat1 Fata1ttu Near Grtdleu,

CHICO, CAL, Sept. 22.--The section
boss on the Gridley section while making
tour of inspection yesterday found
the body of an unknown man on the track
near Gridley. II was mangled beyond
recognition. Both arms were severed, the
left leg cut off at the knee and the right
leg near the foot. The only evidence
which may lead to his identity was a card
found in one of his pockets on which IN.
L. Langan, Washington House." Marys-
ville,' was written.
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MOUNT Lowe DIsCoVERrEs.

DR.. Leicis S.ctft Sights TsOo Wanderers
of the Skies.
PASADENA, CAL, Sept. 22.-Dr. Lewis
swift, the astronomer in charge of Mount
Lowe Observatory, has discovered two new
comets. The larger and brighter he first
slehted last Sunday night, but he got a
better view last night. just before sunset,
while the sun was hidden by the noun
tains. 1t was about one degree from the
sun,
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A Fast snrInter

c. c. Lee OF Chicago, with his trainer, Jack
GIBSON, Is In TINS City en- route to Australia.
Lee is ready to meet any man in this State in
a race from 100 yards to three miles. 1t is
said that Lee is the best professional distance
runner In America henderson, who was at
the Olympic Club, is reported to be in Aus
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kins, Mrs. S. ]. Carroll. Mrs Elizabeth schwan,
Z. McClish, DID,, Rev. George w. Beatty. Mrs.
John Tregloan, Ex-Governor H. G. Blasdell,
Mrs. c. c. Lombard, Miss Collins, Rev. NJ. F.
Colburn, Miss Elizabeth Finch Bartlett, Rev.
J. D. Hammond, DID,, Rev. ]. w. Phelps, Mrs.
;: T. Newman, Rev. C. G. Milnes, Rev. F. F..
Jewell, DID,, Mrs. J. C. Jordan, Miss Grace
Playter, C. c. Lombard, Mrs Willis Bledsoe,
Mrs. G. G. Milnes, Rev. John Stephens.
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An Old Man Misainn

Michael Feenan, a resident of 729 Four
teenth street. has been missing since last
Tuesday, the 18th inst. Mr.. Feenan is 20
years old; MS right side is partly paraIyzed
and he is almost totally blind and wears Cog
giles. He had no pocket money to speak Of.
His family is much distressed at his continued
absence.
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Eleotrio Ratt,voy for Souoynn.

SANTA ROSA, CAL, Sept. 22-At a
meeting of the Board of Supervisors to-
day N. W. Griswold and others were
granted a franchise for an electric road
from Sonoma to this city, and from here
through Knights Valley to the Napa
County line. The road bed is to run 171z
feet from the center of the county roao,
and where the county road is too narrow
TO permit this the promoters are to pro-
vide the additional right of way.
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Earthquakes In Northern JaDan.

VICTORIA, B. c., Sept. 22.-Press ad-
vices by the Empress of India report
serious earthquake distur Dances and
floods throughout the northern provinces
of Japan, involving the destruction of up
ward OF 1000 houses, the loss of several
hundred lives and much distress among
the survivors. The Government has in
augurated a systematic plan of relief.
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Anglers for Eel river.

John Butler, with his wife and daughter,
DIR. Won Hoffman. L. Meyers and Frank Marcus.
departed yesterday on the steamer Pomona
for Eel River. They will be met at Scotia by
yohu Gallagher of Oakland and Mr.. Pitcher OF
San Mateo, who have been rusticating on the
river for the past four weeks and enjoying ex-
ceIlent sport.
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Starting More Steamship Lines.

Captain William Chrichton of the Nippon
Yusen Kaisha, royal japanese Mail Steamship
Company, is here on his way home from Eng
land. HIS line is the one which has lust estab-
lished line to Seattle from Yokohama and
made ARRANGEMENTS for another from the same
city to San Diego.
Captain Chrichton says his company has
just established another line of steam ers from
London and Antwerp, and that in October il
will establish another from Japan to Australia.
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InsoIvent Debtors

G. A. Nagel, a contractor, yesterday filed n
petition in insolvency. He owes Sl126 80
and has no assets
F. G. Baker. porcelain decorator, is also in
solvent. He owes SLY 36 and has no assets
Thomas Lawrence, a railroad man. owes S45s
and has no assets = : 49, 49,
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DOCTOR COOK.)

diseases of this character, in all their va
rious stages, as you are with the very day.
light.
Doctor Cook is also familiar with the
latest and best methods of cure for lost or
failing manhood. varicocele, hydrocele
and every form of sexual ailment. Blood
and skin diseases and diseases of all the
internal organs promptly cured, Particu-
lar attention given to female complaints.
Write if you cannot call. Mail treat
ment always satisfactory.
Office hours: 9 to II, to 5, to 8. Sun
days, 10 A. NJ. to II NJ. only. Address
nnnTnp nn0V s65 MARKET STREET,
UUU Uil UuuN, San Francisco CAL,
Opposite Baldwin Hotai.
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Grand Larceny Cbar,sa

Mamie Colby was arrested yesterday after
noon on warrant charging her with grand
larceny. The complaining witness Is Georaa
Lynch and he alleges that Mamie took him 70
her room on Market street Monday night and
stole $40 from his pockets ~
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Socialist Lab or Party.

On Monday evening the socialist branches
OF this City viii hold joint mass-m meeting at
lis Turk street to verify the Socialist Tahor
party's large list of signatures to its nomina.
tion petition for place on the munieipal
ticket.
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To Train Naval Reserves.

SACRAMENTO, CAL. Sept. 22.-Mc-
chanlcal Engineer Christie of the Union
Iron Works was appointed chief engineer
of the Naval Battalion of San Fran
cisco and will Immediately proceed to
organize corps of mechanical engineers
and firemen so that in the future the Ma
val Battalion Will be enabled to fully man
any war vessel, should necessity for so do
ing arise
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CavilI to Try Another Great Feat.

Stimulated by his remarkable success in
swimming across the Golden Gate last satur-
day, Charles Cavill, the world-renowned swim
mer, will on the coming Sunday attemnt to
swim from the Suiro baths around the Seal
Rocks, feat beset with great danger and
which has never heretofore been accom-
nlighed.
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CHAPTER ".
ELECTIVE AND APPoINTIvE oFF1CER


What are the elective officers OF San Fran
cisco under the new charter?
supervisors, Mayor, Auditor, Treasurer As
SCISSOR, District Attorney, Sheriff, Superintend-
ent OF Schools and Superior Judges
Where are the provisions for their election I?
In the constitution and general laws of the
State of California.
What does the charter say about the election
of these officers?
1t simply mentions the appointed officers and
leaves all others 10 b elected as at present
Are there any other municipal officers who
will continue TO be elected?
Yes; the County Clerk Recorder, Tax Col
lector, Coroner, Justice of the Peace, Police
Judges and Board OF Education will continue
to be elected until the constitution of CaIifor-
mia is amended SO as to permit of their appoint
ment.
Will such an amendment to the constitution
be submitted to the people2
Yes; constitutional amendment No. s. tha [
will be voted upon by the people of California
at the general el ection, NOvem Der g. this wear
will effect this very result.
What officers will be appointed under the
charter?
City Attorney, Library Trustees, Board of
Pu blic Works, Board of Health and the Com
missioners of Police, Fire, Election, Park and
Civil Service.
How do these officials now acquire Office?
Those that now exist are ali appointed ex-
cept the first
ITO be Continued0
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persons to whom Debner owed money set
the hre Tor fear Debner would dispose of
the crop and they fail to get their money.
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NEW OUTFITS.
The Uniform Board Will Ask for q
Complete Equipment of the
MiIItiamen

The uniform board of the National
Guard of California met Monday at the
California Hotel, and decided to recon-.
mend complete new service outfit, in
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-23

LOANS on watches, iewelry, snverware, at Uucle
Harris, 10 Grant avenue.
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MORE CHARTER QUESTIONS.

a Continuation of the Queries of the
Association.
These further questions on the subject
OF the charter have been submitted by the
Citizens Charter Association. They are
headed:
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MISS ELIZABETH MOORES

ERENCH AND ENGLISH SCHOOL RE
II moved from SIS Haight ST. to 23O Hafght.
united number OF boarders received: pupils pre-.
pared for college; term opens August 4
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OAKLAND OFFICIALS.

To be Continued.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-23

lay hands on my property - The Proph
ct went to little hut near the cente,
Of the valley and came out with three
sets Of equipments.
In short time all the horses neces
sary to give each man o mount were
saddled The delight Of the herders,
who were half centaurs. was unbounded
at being agatl mounted.
care you not going with us:'' asked
Captain Brandon, seeing the Prophet
hold back.
"Not unless you command it," said
the Prophet.
II cannot command if you have q
better reason for going in another direc-
ton
Leave my own plan to myself. -
The Prophet raised his hands in bene-
diction and said, with great solemnity
May the God Of Abraham and Isaac
and Jacob and all the prophets guard
you and watch over you. Amen and
amen
Without halt, over hills, into valleys,
across streams, the men kept ON fol-
hours, Brandon in the advance and
leading the rush Of horsemen. In three
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ITO BE CONTINUED.


In reference to the honeymoon. as to
other matters. peoples opinions differ
according to their temperaments and cir
cumstances. We shall quote two nearly
opposite opinions and ask our readers to
decide for themselves.
In the Memoir of Daniel Macmil-
Ian" his opinion is thus stated: "That
going out for the honeymoon is a most
wise and useful invention. 1t enables
you to be so constantly together, and to
obtain deeper knowledge of each other,
and it also helps one to see and feel the
preciousness of such intimacy as nothing
else could. Intercourse in the presence
of others never leads below the surface,
and it is in the very depths of our being
that true calm, deep ard true peace and
love lie. Nothing SO well prepares for
the serious duties of after life
"As to long Homogeneous, says tho
bishop of Rochester. "most sensible peo-
pie have come utterly to disbelieve in
them. They are forced homage to ut
terly false ideas. They are a waste of
money at q moment when every shilling
is wanted for more pressing objects.
They are loss of time, which soon comes
to be dreary and weary. Most of all,
they are q risk for love, which ought
not SO soon to be SO unpleasantly tested
by the inevitable petulances Of q secret
ennui. London Tit-Bits.
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CHAPTER KIN.

Captain Brandon did not tell Patch
and Robb what he was going to do
with them, SO, as they tottered ON be-
hind the horses, they felt certain that
the ropes about their waist would be
used to hang them when the next halt
was made. While the gags in their
mouths did not prevent their breathing
neither of them could communicate with
the other, nor ask the questions that
were bursting at his sealed lips. With
in an hour from the time of starting tho
party halted between Bouton's camp
and the mountains to the south. The
captain took the gag from Font ROBES
mouth and asked:
DO you want to save your life?''
You can bet heavy d." gasped
Robb.
There is only enc way to do it,
Point out that way, and I'm your
man. " interrupted Robb.
"You are sure that Black Eagle and
his people arc coming this way?'
About shore, captain" replied the
other.
'And that they will have Dr.. Blanch-
ard with them?'
That's bout the size Ct it-at least
it locks SO to me-
Il want you to do exactly what
command you when we meet up with
Black Eagle and his party"
"All right, captain. I'm your man,
but l want to ak this: Won't you let me
and my pard go free when you re through
with us?''
"1f you do as require, Twill let you
off for the present. As soon as it is day
hight propose to hang your 'pard, as
you call the renegade cuss who BETRAYED
us, said the captain sternly.
A 'Histl'' from the front and the
sound of hoofs attracted the captain s
attention.
do as say" continued Captain
Brandon, who was still near Robb.
"That is Black Eagle and his crowd!
Shout to them to haltv'
On the instant Robb called out:
BLACK Eagle, stop!'
us that you, Robb?''
yes
II thought you were on the other side
Of the valley
Il was, but Bouton called me back. +"
"And sent you after me?''
eyes"
"What does he want now?''
HE has changed his mind" said
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"How long win you be sone7'' asked

"How long win you be gone?'' asked
: Howard
"Not long If all goes well I"
Before Howard could ask another
question the captain and Louis Kyle
had vanished As they went down the
hill the captain related what he had
heard, and announced his purpose to
capture the two mem and use them for
his own purpose. The object was 10
overpower the outlaws before they could
give an alarm to their friends in the
valley, and SO well was this intention
carried out that neither Patch nor Robb
could tell how he was seized and
thrown to the ground.
Not an outcry,' said the captain as
he tied Robb's hands behind him.
Resist and shoot!' Missed Louis
Kyle, with one hand on Patch's red
throat while the other held pistol to
his head.
The ruffians were too much aston
ished to resist. In addition to binding
their hands behind them, the captain
gagged them to prevent their making
an outcry. They were led back to
where Howard Blanchard was anxiously
waiting And that young gentleman
for some minutes could not credit the
report when the captain told what he
had DONE
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Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals viii be received ut the city
elcrke Office. Rock Island, ILL.,. until Monday,
July 9. 1o.G. at O'Clock p. for constr cting
the improvement ordered By an ordinance en-
titled AZ follows:
IAN ordinance for the construction OF . storm
drStn the city Of Rork island. ILL.,, beginning a
the foot Of Twenty fourth strees II the point Of
insefrectfou OF the centcr line Of said street with
the mississippi river. running thence soufhcr.y
to Ninth ave nue; thence sastcrly 70 TWenfy FIN
street; thence souther y o certain distance on
sad iweaty NTH street. Psssei April Is. A. d.
And for furnirning . the materials and doing
the work according 10 tn plans and speclf ions
on dle nj the city clerks ofF1ce.
Blank bids will be furbt-hed on application.
An bid. must be accompanied With . certified
check In the eum OF Eve hundred $500, doilare on
some kock Island bank payable 10 the order Of the
mayor Of said city, which -haii bccoms forfeit q
to said city In cssc the Diddcr ehall fail to enter
into contract with approved suretica 20 cxecuto
the work Tor the pfece mentioned IN his hid snd
accofdlug to the plsB- as specifications in the
event that the cont@o 4 sha;, be awarded % him
AID. HusstsG, City Cicrk.
Rock Island. Ill, JUNG .. l0A
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SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS.
CHAPTER J-At the beginning Of
the civil war Valentine Weldon was
suspected Of the murder Of his.broth-
or, Frederick. who had disappeared.
DIR. Blanchard married their sister.
lie became widower, and years AZ
ter the supposed murder went west
with his children. Howard, Alice and
Clara. Captain Brandon conducted
the train when IL reached the far
west. Two bad characters, Henry
Kyle and Font Robb. joined them.
11--Henry Kyle soon leaves the train
and visits his father and sister,
Nora. who attempt to turn him from
his evil life. III-Two LAWYERS
named Bliss come TO the west from
Virginia to attempt to force the
BlAnchards to relinquish the Weldon
estate. The Blisses ally themselves
with one Beuton and his gang, who
are ready for any villainy "
Louis Kyle. Henry Kyle's brother,
warns Captain Brandon against Bou-
tons gang. V-The Blisses accuse
DIR. Blanchard Of having murdered
his wife. vI-Louis Kyle enlists a
fighting hermit, called the Prophet,
In behalf Of the Blanchards against
Bouton. VII - p. tch deserts the
Blanchards and goes to Bouton.
Captain Brandon encounters Henry
Kyle, fights him and leaves him for
dead. VIII Valentine Kyle con.
fesses that he is Valentine Weldon,
AVID that he killed his brother. Fred
crick. unintentionslly. TX = The
blisses give Bouton their plan.
They mean to get the Blanehards out
OF tho way and claim the Weldon
estate. To which the Blanchards are
heirs. X-Captain Brandon visits
the Prophet. Xl-Dr. Blanchard is
seized by Bouton.
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Fire. Black Eagle, frcf'
fobb, who was obeying his instructions
with fine ardor
Changed his mindr' echoed the
amazed chief
yes: he wants you to keep ON to
Quartz Run, where he'll meet you in the
morning. and send back the doctor by
me-"
"Arc you alone?''
mo. Henry Kyle is with me-"
Every well. Both come up and will
give the old white man into your
charge"
The captain whispered to Louis
Kyle, whose form was much like his
misled brothers, to take charge Of TIE
prisoner and to shoot him down if he
attempted to play false. Without q
word the young man went on, with his
left hand grasping one Of the outlaw s
bound arms and his right hand clutch
ing the stock of his pistol Louis
walked boldly up to the group of In
dians, and in the indistinct light he
recognized the doctor
Here is the old white man." said
Black Eagle. II am sorry you are going
to take him back
The doctor rode toward the two men,
and as he did so one Of the Indians
horses became restless and plunged
against Louis Kyle and Font Robb. 90
sudden and unexpected wasthe collision
that Kyle was dashed to the ground,
and with a quick bound Robb was in
among the Indiana
Fire. Black Eagle, FIRE! We are
surrounded by Brzndm's men. Hold ON
to the pEisoner!"
The astounded chief and his follow
ers did not know what to make Of this,
bat all realized that they were in the
midst OF danger, and quick a. . cash
they were of their horses.
Louis Kyle! Louis!'' shouted Cap
tain Brandon
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LEGAL.
Publication Notice.

Publication Notice.
STATE ssa. e, OF rI ILlL LIMOS l...
In the o,rcuit court in chsnesry, September
torn. 1895.
Sadie Dick rson W Herbert Dickinson.
Amdavit Of non-ree;dencc OF the above defend.
ant Herbert Dickinson, having been fled in the
clerks once Of the circuit court Of said county,
notice 10 her fore hereby given to the eaid non.
res dent defendant that the complainant died her
bill Of complaint In said court on the chnpcery
side thereof. on the 5th day Of May. lsg6 ind
that thereupcn summons issued ont Of esid
court, VIII, rein said SUIT 10 now pending retnrna-
Bile on the first Monday IN the mouth Of scptem-
Der next, as is by Law required.
Now, hnlces you. the said ron-rcsfdent defend
snt above mined lierber, Dickinson, ehall pesoon.
ally be and appear before rad circuit court, on
the rst oay Ct ;he next tenn thereof be holden
At Rock Island in and for tho eaid county, on the
hrse Monday in September next. and plead, answer
or demur to the aaid coinplaiusnts bill Of CON
plaint. the eanie and the matters and things
therein charged and stated viii he taken - con-
fceeed, and decree entered against you accord
ing 70 the prsyerof said hill.
GEoRsE W. GAnsLs. Cisrk.
Rock Island. H.. NAY ., 1925.
3. 4. ksSwoRrHY, Compiainants Solicitor.